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NEW SCALE OF CHARGES FOR PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ONE TIIRKE INSERTION INSERTIONS, — —~ ■ i 20 Words 6d. 1/3 28 Words 9d. 1/9 36 Words. 1/. 2/3 44 Words. 1/3 2/9 52 Words 1/6 3/6 j The above charges apply only to the following classes of small advertisements, and must be PREPAID, or former rates will be charged. SITUATIONS WASTED. SITUATIONS VACANT. APARTMENTS TO LET. APARTMENTS WANTED. HOUSES TO LET. EXCHANGES. ARTICLES FOR PRIVATE SALE. MACHINERY AND TOOLS FOR SALE. EBUSINESSES FOR SALE. LOST OR FOUND. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. On Friday, July 25th, A Clicap Excursion Train FOR 1R eading 4 London WILL leave Merthyr at 7.40 a.m.; Abernant, 7.51; Aberdare, 8.0; Hirwaia, 8.14; Glyn Neath, 8.32; Eesoiven, 8.42; Pontypcol Road, 7.35; Abergavenny, 8.0; Llanvihangcl, 8.15; Pandy, S.20; Pontrilas, 8.30; St. Devei-eux, 8,40 Tram Inn, y.43 & Hereford, 9.40; returning August 1st. SEE SPECIAL BILLS. J. GRIERSON, General Manager. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. On Saturday, July 26th, AN EXCURSION TRAIN, For Carmarthen & New Milford, WILL leave Merthyr at 7.40; Abernant, 7.51 Llwydcocd, 7.56; Aberdare, 8; Hirwain, 8 14; Glyn Neath. 8.32; Resolven, 8.42; and Aberdylais, S.52 a.m. Passengers may return any week-day up to August 2nd inclusive. See special bilLs. <> J. GRIEliSON, General Manager. Globe Hotel, Pontypool. MR. G. NEVV'TH, of the Bruce Hotel, Aberdare. begs to inform his friends and the public gene- rally that he has REMOVED to the above commodious premises, where he hopes by a strict attention to business to merit the patronage of his friends, whose admiration will be excited by the living curiosities. To save disappointment and waste journeys, Mr. C. A. BREW, of Pontriivdyrun, de- hires to give notice that lie has DISCON- TINUED to give MEDICAL ADVICE. July j;is79. House and Shop to Let. JTRST-CLASS "POSITION near Club Building JL I' r tjT Mrm SHO Vet by 20 fe^ iro.'il, plate glass, wi;.h store ..cm of samo size beneath. HOrSE contains eight good rooms, china pantry, outhouses, and i,,4ual offices. Private entrance from now road.—Apply to Mr HAS KINS, Mus;c Warehouse, Poncypooi. Dmpl Building Land, Pontypool. "L LIGIBLE ¡ SITES for BUILDING, situate near British School, to he I ct on Lease for 91 vears. — Apply to Mr W. II. IIOS.- I:H, Albion Road, or to Mr DAVID DAVIES, Omi and Miuing Engineer, Park Ter- ra <:e. To Drape rs and Others. TO LET, a commodious SIIOP & PREMISES, _i situated in (he Market Place, Pontvpool, adiiiirably adapted for business.—Apply to Mr DAVID DAVIFS, Civil and Mining Engineer, Park Terrace, Pontypool. I^OR SALE, a splendid Geo. Wood's AMERICAN ORGAN, 6 stops, and knee swell; a Bargain. Or would Exchange for a thorough-good Cottage Piano- forte.—Address, '• F-G.II.>" Free Tress Office. DRAPERY.—Wanted, a YOUNG LADY, as Apprentice to the General Drawer^ 4pply to EVAN JONES, Manchester House, Pontypool. p "ITTANTED a goccl GENERAL SERVANT (not TU TUt?e«' a^e to do ^iain Cooking.—Apply to Mrs J. 1. WILLIAMS, High-street, Pontypool. TEAMED, a good, stron girl as SERVANT; must »" be an early riser, able to milk, and have good character for honesty and cleanliness.—Apply to'Mrs BALL, High-street, Pontypool. WANTED, immediately, for London, THREE good GENERAL SERVANTS, aged from 20 to 2-5 abie to do plain cooking.—Apply to Mrs Brown, Regis- try Office, Griflithstown, Pontypool. lta — TO BE LET, SHOP, DWELLING HOUSE, and PREMISES, in Crane-street, Pontypool, lately in the occupation of Mr T. I'UOSSER, Grocer.—For particulars and to view apply to Mr E. H. DAVIES, Ironmonger, Pontypool. ,4 FIRST-CLASS HOUSE AND BUTCHER'S SHOP to Let, at GiUIithstown. Business already established. Rent low.—For terms, &c., apply W~. 11. BROWN, Gritfithstown. rro BE LET or SOLD, GLANAVON HOUSE, j JL Abersvchun, the residence of the late Rev. Stephen Pri ce.—For particulars, ayplv to the Rev Richd. Jones, on the premises, or to Mr Wainwright, Auctioneer, Club Chambers, Pontypool. 3rop3 TO LET, the CAMBRIAN INN, double-licensed public-house, situate in Trosnant, Pontypool; in- going by valuation.—Apply to Mr WM. WEBB, Aber- beeg, Newport, Mon. 3p2 ^PO LE T, the FOUNTAIN INN, situate in George JL Street, Pontypool; in-going by valuation.—Apply to Mr WM. WEBU, Abcrbeeg, Newport, Mon. 3p3 rro BE LET, THE SWAN (Aberychan); Free _L Beerhouse. Immediate possession; rent low.— APPLY on the premises to WM. CRANE. 3tr.p2 TO BE LET, a GROCER'S SHOP, with Dwelling House and Warehouse situate at Cwmfrwdoer.— For particulars, apply to THOMAS Jo.Nrs, Oakland Cottage, Ilenllis, near Cwmbran or to Messrs PHILPOT and WING FIELD, House Agents and Auctioneers, l'onty- pool. MONEY ADV ANCES, from £ 10 to £ 1000, can now be obtained at a few hours' notice. No law costs strictest secrecy. For particulars, apply to Mr. A BLOOM. Pawnbroker, Jeweller, &c., George-street Pontvpool :A- Sales Im ^urtimt. "i"r'f' 'f' ABERSYCHAN, NR. PONTYPOOL. Messrs. Moses Smith & Son WILL SELL BY AUCTION, at the WHITE HART HOTEL, ABEUSVCHAX, on MONDAY, 21st JL'LY, 1879, at one o'clock in the Afternoon, a capital BEER-HOUSE or PUBLIC HOUSE j Called 11 The Full Moon," Situate in High Street, Abersychan, and for about twenty years past in the successive occupations of the late Mr Thatcher, & of his widow Mrs Sarah Thatcher, the present tenant, under a yearly tenancy. The house contains a tap room, bar, small parlour, large smoking, room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, cellar, small brewhouses outbuildings and yard, with a side entrance under part of the adjoining dweliing-house and being near to the British Iron Works is favourably situated' f or busines purposes. The property is copyhold of inheritance under the manor of Wentsland and Bryrgwiu. For further particulars apply to n Messrs. RAY & BUSH, Solicitors, U, Bridge Street, Bristol. Pontnewynydd and Freehold Land, NEAR PONTYPOOL. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEliOIJD HOUSES AND A Freehold Building Plot. Messrs. H. G. DAVIES & CO., (Of Abersychan), ARE instructed to offer for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, in the following or such other Lots as may be determined at the time of sale, on MONDAY, the 28th day of JULY, 1879, at the WHITE HART INN, Abersychan, at 6 for 7 o'clock in the evening, (subject to the conditions of sale to be then and there produced and read). LOT I.-All those 3 Dwelling Houses and Gardens, situate near the Railway Station, Pontnewynydd, in the occupations of Mr Walter Griffiths, Mr John Jones, and Mr James Watkins, at an aggregate annual rental of £ 24 14s. This lot is of leasehold tenure. Unexpired term 17 years, renewable for a further term of 21 years. Ground rent X5. LOT 2.—All those 4 Dwelling Hcuses and Gardens, situate at Pontuowynydd aforesaid, in the occupations of Mr Thomas Hole and others, let at an aggregate annual rental of £ 21 9s. Total area of land, inclusive of that upon which the houses are built, 1,106 square yards, more or less. This lot is of leasehold tenure. Unexpired term 17 years, renewable for a furthtr term of 6 years each. Ground rent £ 3 13s. LOT 3.—All that Dwelling House and Garden, situate on Railway Side, Pontnewynydd, in the occupation of Mr John Knapp, at an annual rental of £ 8 9s. This lot is of leasehold tenure. Unexpired term 17 years, renewable for 1 year. Ground rent E2. LOT 4.—All that Freehold Building Plot, formerly Lot 9 of the Pontvpool District Benefit Building So- ciety's Lands, situate at Freehold Land, Pontnewynydd, containing 1,120 square yards, more or less. The whole of the Dwelling Houses are sub- tantially erected, and provided with suitable and convenient outbuildings, and situate within two minutes' walk of the Railway Station. Water is laid on the soveral premises, and being situate within the Abtrsychau Lighting District, gas can also be laid on at little expense. Capitalists will find the whole of the above pro- perties desirable and profitable investments. For further pariicvJara apply to the AUCTIONEERS, Lion Chamfers, Abersychan or to Messrs. GREENWAY & BYTIIWAY, Solicitors, Pontypool. No.2, GREGORY'S ROW, Nr. Cicmfjrwdoer Inn, nr. Pontypool. I ;T WAITED SON TTAVE received instructions from MR GEORGE 11 CURTIS (who is leaving the neighbourhood for America), to SELL by AUCTION on the premises as abovo, on THURSDAY, 24th day of JULY, 1879, THE WHOLE OF THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, COMPRISING — Sofa, cane-seated arm, rocking, and other chairs, clocks and timepiece, pictures and engravings, fenders and fire irons, perambulator, copper kettle, pier glasses, carpets, table lamp, cruet stands, chimney ornaments, tea trays, books, dinner and other mats, iron and wood beds teads palliasses, wash stands and dressing tables, toilet glasses, watch stand, under glass shade; Salter's spring balance, kitchen and other tables, brushes, lire guard, baskets, boiler, flatirons, bellows, crockery, glass," ware, pots, pans, pigs' troughs, garden and other tools, &c., &c. Goods on view the Morning of Sale. Sale to commence at 2 o'clock. No Roserve. —————
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CORRESPONDENCE. The Proprietor dies not hcjid responsible for the opinions ot his Covre;pontleats. 1 he columns of this paper are st alt tines open to the ex- pression of opinion* ou subjects of a public character. are t,, O!lY, and to avoid persor.ai:¡[e. and nius lettrttil,ir OWN najjles and ptwtal adares4 J toi (»ubUca::o:i iuibaded oy uieiQ), faction of the Editor.
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To the Editor of the Free Press. Sil, -You htv. in one of your leaders of Saturday, the Litii inst., sounded the alarm in reference t.) a prc- bahle hotly-contested cleetioii of Members of Parliament for 'ho County or Borough Of de- I finitely announced. You have aho poiV;■; out the im- portance of each voter being prepared for giving his i vote. I will not refer to the motives which may induce some men to awake from their reverie of indifference in public matters. Cut you jusily advert to the important tact that all who have a vote should record the same for some gentleman who may be deemed competent to re- present the interests of the voters. Now, Sir, may I be permitted to ask a question as to what may be considered the interests of the voters :-I do not mean the interest of one voter or a few, but the mass, for no tnan ought to be so selfish as to think that his individual interests should be supreme orparnmount to those of the great bulk of his fellow-subjects. A true patriot will advocate any measures brought jorward for the benefit of his country, whether by Whig or Tory. I am professedly a Liberal, but I trust not a bigottcd one; moreover, 1 do not feel inclined to pin ray political faith to every measure ad- vocated by my own party. They are men, and as such they are liable to err; and I think they have erred in reference to some portions of their opposition to the foreign policy of the present Government-notably the Kusso-Turkish War. I will not attempt to point out their inconsistent opposition but by simply remarking that they expected too much from an autocratic and despotic Government, professing liberal principles ahroaJ, while at the same time the iron heel of the op- pressor was crushing out liberty at home. Recent events and the present state of the Russian Empire, will, I think, confirm me in the view I took from the com- menccment of that sanguinary war. Who can conscien- tiously advocate liberty but he who knows its meaning and practices it himself? There are counterfeits in governments, as well as in coins that wear the sove- reign's image and superscription. Well, Sir, my object in thus addressing you is to ascertain whether the Liberal party have any programme to bring before the electors. If they have I think it advisable that such programme should at once be made known, so that we, as electors, should have time to consider the same. Va- rious meetings have been held in the county, but so far as I am able to ascertain, no definite programme has been published. Until this is done, how are we to know what we are to contend for, or who will be the most worthy to receive our suffrages? Are we to be called together by Alexander—by the silversmith of Ephesus, who made shrines for Ditiii) and is the multitude of voters to rend the air by vociferously exclaiming Great is Liana of the Ephesians," not knowing why or where- fore they assemble together. As men, then, aud as voters, we wish to have a clear and definite programme given to us for our consideration, and not to be blindly hounded on to make a great cry for little wool. Yours, &c., AN ELECTOR.
AUSTRALIAN GUM TREES. I
AUSTRALIAN GUM TREES. To the Ed-tor of the Free Press, Sir,—May I have space in your correspondence co- lumn to supplement the letter of W. W, B." in the "FLEE PRESS" of July otb. About seven years ago I received from Australia a packet of seed nf Eucalyptus Globulus, or blue gum, (fever plant of New Holland). I divided the seed among friends, and from my own portion several plants were produced. From the expe- rience gained thereby I inferred, when the London cur- respondent informed the readers of the FHEE lite,-s of the successful acclimatization of the oriental palm in London, that the blue gum would be found equally accommodating to British soil and climate. i When my blue gums were two years old I planted a few in the garden, but before the first winter they were injured by workmen when the house was undergoing repairs, thus preventing the experiment from being carried out. In grave-yards plants of Eucalyptus Globulus would be invaluable, even if placed temporarily for the summer months. I have read that in some continental towns j they are grown in tubs, put out in spring, and before winter taken back under shelter. All mv young trees were distributed, with the excep- tion of two, which are now in a thriving state, although manv acacias, geraniums, and other half-hardy plants that' were in the rooms with them succumbed to the severe frost of the past winter. The blue gum is a very ornamental evergreen shrub, and when the sun shines on the leaves they send forth a powerful aromatic perfume, somewhat resembling cam. p L, r. Australian doctors send their patients to walk or drive beneath the trees, to inhale and benefit by the invigorating aroma of the eucalypti. According to the recent discussion in the London papers, Eucalyptus Amygdalinus is more hardy than E. Globulus, and recommended for naturalization in this country on account of its valuable febrifugal pro- perties. Both varieties should be extensively planted in Cyprus, to counteract the malaria. For the behoof of those who may feel inclined to raise plants of either of the above genus, I inform them that there is no difficulty in getting seed to germinate sown in pots, and placed in a warm window, seedlings may be easily grown. Seed of Eucalyptus Citriodorus was procured for me in South Australia, and forwarded in the early part of the year. Notwithstanding the coldness of the season several plants are above the soil. I am, Sir, yours truly, Pontnewynydd, July 12. Ax EisGLisinYOMAN,
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To the Editor of the Free Press. Dear Sir,—The report of the foot-race between Thomas Moure and John Gage, which appeared in your last issue, is incorrect. It should have been that Moore gave Gage two yards start, and that although he won the toss and chose a field with grass nearly up to his opponent's head, he only won by a half yard, and not by two yards aud Moore is open to ruu him on fair ground anywhere lie wishes. Yours, &c., FAIR PLAY.
STOCK AND SHARE LIST.
STOCK AND SHARE LIST. Supplied by Messrs. THACKERAY & SAYCE, Stock and Share Brokers, 1, Pearson-place, Cardiff. RAILWAYS. Paid Fnces Stock Great Western £ 109 94 95 „ London and North Western 100 .142 143 „ Monmouthshire h,O .149 151 Taff Vale UK) .212 214 PREFERENTIAL. Stock Monmouthshire 5 per cent. 100 .119 121 12 Do. New. convertible 6 11 1lt Stock Taff Vale No 1 100 212 214 Do. 4i per cent lf'O .108 109 xd Do. 5 per cent 100 .119 120 xd GUARANTEED AND LEASED 50 Aberdare, 10 per cent 50 .118 120 20 Coleford Mon., & Usk, 5 p.c. 20 23 231, Stock Great Western 5 p. c. (guar) 100 .128 129 „ Hereford, Hay, & Brecon l'X) 92 93 xd Do.. do. Prof. 100 921 93i xd DEBENTURE STOCKS. Stock Hereford, Hav, and Brecon 5 per cent 100 •■•122 124 xd „ Great Western 5 per cent. 100 .l'^( 1^9 xd „ Taff Vale 4 per cent 100 .101 103 xd BANKS. 20 Bristol West of England, Liin. 7b. 7.J- 7\ 100 Glamorganshire Banking Co. 100 .140 145 10 Glamorganshire 10 14 14, 10 London & Provincial, Lim. 5 1H 12 50 National Provincial 21 65 68 20 National Provincial 12 37 39 10 North and South Wales 10 27 28 xd 20 Swansea (Limited) 7 8 8J GAS. 10 Aberdare 10 10 lOt Stock Bristol 100 .173 174 „ Cardiff A 10 per cent. 100 .178 182 „ Do. B 8 per cent 100 .140 145 25 Do. Shares 7 per cent. 25 30 33 10 Llynvi Valley 10 10 11 Stock Newport A 100 .175 180 „ Do. B 100 .130 135 20 Do. C 17 19 20 25 Swansea 10 per cent 2.3. 25 Swansea 7! per cent 25 — — GAS AND WATER. 10 Bridgend 10 9 10 Stock Do. Deb. Stock 100 .100 101 xd Pontypool (Max 10 p. c.) 100 .140 150 12 Do. ( do. ) 12 16 18 10 Do. (Max. 7 p. c.) 10 10 12 10 Ystrad 10 20 21 WATER WORKS. 25 Bristol 25 63 63| Stock Cardiff 100 270 290 Do. 1860 100 .170 180 10 New 6 11 13 Stock Neath 10 p. c. Guaranteed 100 190 195 10 Do. 5 per ct. Preference 10 9! 10j 10 Newport 10 16 18 10 Do. New 7 12 14 Stock Pontypridd5p.c.Preference 100 ..105 109 MISCELLANEOUS. Stock Vlcxindra Dock, 6 p. C. Prof. 100 .110 120 v Ditto 8p.c. Pref. 100 ..120 130 10 Bristol- and South Wales Wagon Co., Limited 4 6J 6J 4 23 Ebbw Vale 20 1 z 100 Nautyglo and Blaina Iron Works, Preference 100 16 18 10 Newport Abercarn Colliery 10 4 4! 5 Do. Tramways 5. 3 4 20 Patent Nut and Bolt, Lim. 14 19 20 50 Rhymney Iron, Limited 50 8 10 15 Do. New ••• 3 25 South Wales Colliery ^4 13 2 50 Tredegar fron&,Coal, A Lim. 24 11 13 25 Do. do. B Lim 25 16 18 Ai-1, 'u':l'\ Bank Rate 2 per cent, (since IVLU ""lJ1'HJ. BUYERS:— Rhymuey Ibilway Ordinary Stock, at l;) p. c. Taff Vale do. do. at 213 p. c. Rhymney Iron (large), at 8:1 1)0. do. (stnall), at -)L London and Provincial Bank, at 11 SELLERS:— Newport Abercarn Colliery Shares, at 4 West Wye Valley Mine Shares, at 10s. 6d. Swansea Bark, ctc., etc. THACKERAY & SAYCE, CARDIFF, July 16, 1879.
Family Notices
tfitt&s, iilnniagw, anb "ZDcatljs. DEATHS. -tily 8, at, Old Estate Yard, Pontymoil, aged 10 years.' E ut-h Mary, daughter of Mr Thomas Sewell, clerk at ironworks. July 11, at Cleinendy Farm, C vmbran, agedloyears, of Mr -ii/m Neath, contractor. t!il
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i 1, L PoiiLiioivyiiyJu, -:1 Tt years', Mr c,-rge, bailer, late of Cwmbran. His end was .lit?
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July 12, at Garndiffaith, aged 28 years, Jemima, wife of Mr Wyndiutm Phillip, platelayer.
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FROM an important discussion which on Thursday took place among the Pontypool Guardians, in the presence of a Government Inspector, who came down for the purpose, the building of the Chil- dren's Homes is not to be delayed any longer, as recently agreed upon by the Guardians in conse- quence of the difference in the tenders. MR. BIRCH AM, the Inspector, emphatically told the Board that, on the part of the Local Government Board, lie would no longer consent to the question being delayed. He pointed out that the wards in the Workhouse were greatly overcrowded, and that in one instance the effluvia were by no means pleasant, arising from circumstances which could not be prevented. Disease might break out in the Union through its being overcrowded, and looking at the possibility of further depression in I trade, he could no longer recognise, without re- monstrance, the inefficient accommodation at the Workhouse. The Inspector also said the Work- house test ought to be applied to paupers, which would greatly diminish the number; but for this, there was, at present, no room. He advocated the separation of the children from the adult inmates, as they should not look upon the Union as their future home, and become a burden upon the rates in time to come. A resolution was passed to deal with the question at once and, as the Inspector declined to admit of any delay, we shall shortly hear more of the Children's Homes. THE dispute between the Rev. James Hughes, rector of Llanhilletb, and the amalgamated 0 School Board of that district is evidently far from being terminated. For the third time in succession the matter has been before Judge Herbert at the County Court, and in each in- stance the rev. gentleman has met with a defeat. Mr Hughes was formerly the Chairman of the School Board, and lie and his late confreres have for some time past worked together on anything but amicable terms. This is in every respect to be deplored, for when such variauce exists be. tween the clergyman and the remaining autho- rities of a parish, the well-being of the dis- trict naturally suffers. The subject matter in dispute is extremely complicated, and rendered more so by the legal arguments of the respec- tive solicitors to the parties in the suit. All kinds of plans, leases, and statutory dedications have' beeu introduced into the question, but these puzzled not the astute mind of the learned judge, who has a happy way of rendering all things clear, and who spares no trouble in re- conciling law with fact. Let us express a hope that the Llanliiileth School Board and the Rec- tor may speedily settle their differences without the further interference of the Court. Better, as the Judge remarked, had the whole thing been submitted to the arbitration of the Arch- deacon, whoso decision might well have been relied upon.
ON DIT.
ON DIT. BY AN ABERSYCHAN CONTRIBUTOR. OUR whilom landlord of the Traveller's Rest" appears to have received a most lenient judgment at the hands of the magistrates last week. Con- sidering how expensive licenses, limited hours, and fines for allowing drunkenness, must be to the ordinary publicans, and how eager justices arc to indorse licenses and impose heavy fines upon legitimate tradesmen, it does seem another case of "justice's justice," and would tempt one almost to try his luck in selling intoxicants for eio-ht or nine years at a cost of less than twenty shillings per annum; but, to the regret of the bench, the defendant had no license to endorse. I WOULD respectfully suggest to our Surveyor that a few tons of stones applied as top-dressing to the road from Talywain Church to the Schools would prove a profitable agricultural speculation, as the ruts therein, now flagrant, must play the dickens with cart and carriage springs and wheels, and that, too, on a road requiring careful driving downwards. THE house-coal colliers of this district resumed work this week, after nearly a fortnight's idle- ness, and upon the masters' terms—the sole effect being that this temporary stoppage of work has seriously affected the men personally and damaged the trade of their employers. The colliers at (he Varteg collieries of Messrs. Partridge and Jones have not been standing out, as reported incorrectly by a local print. W IT appears the Local Board have again gone into the question of wages paid to their workmen, and have resolved to pay them in accordance with the average wages paid in the district. Their Sur- veyor, we presume, will have power to pay a good workman good wages, and vice versa, as the average of wages just now is difficult to arrive at. SOME of our Local Board members have, it ap- pears, taken up strongly the charges made for the last election; as economy is the order of the day, no one can blame them, provided the charges are excessive, and taking into consideration also that the result of the election itself has proved comparatively worthless in the eyes of some of our local politicians.
PONTYPOOL PETTY SESSIONS.
PONTYPOOL PETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY.—Before BYRDE (in the chair), and E. J. PHILLIPS, Esq. rECULiAU CASE. Thomas Andrews was summoned for committing a trespass on the property of Thomas Neath, and also with using threats to him; Neath was also summoned by Andrews for assaultirg him. The case was one of a peculiar nature, and trose out of a sheep-dealing transaction, the real queaion at issue being the owner- ship of a sheep. Mr plews, of Merthyr, and Mr Greenway represented the parties. The evidence was very much involved, ani the magistrates suggested that an arbitrator be ajpoiiited to examine the two sheep, the ownership ofocc of which was in dispute. Ultimately, two parties "ere appointed to view the sheep and determine WHICH was which" according to the respective marks ipon them, as deposed to in Court. In the event of :heir not being able to agree, they had power to call Ï1 a third party, who should settle the question. THI cases were struck out on this understanding. NON-PAYMENT OF GAS DUES. Wm. Padfield was sunmoned by the Abersychan Gas Company for the non-payment of £2 12s 6d for gas,—Mr Greenway represented the Company, and asked for the committal of the defendant, as he had purposely got rid of his tfFects. He (Mr Greenway) quoted the statute underwhich he made the applica- tion, which empowers tht Court to commit to gaol, without bail, for a period lot exceeding three months, unless the money owing bE paid. Defendant offered to pay one.half of the monejon the following Saturday, and the remainder in TWO iveeks from that time. He said he had frequently complained to the COMPANY of leakages in the pipes, but they had taken no notice, which was, he thought, S scandalous- shame. The Chairman said they could lot enter into that. They would allow him to pay th money on the terms he proposed, and the case wotld stand adjourned for that purpose. If he failed, the Bench would have no al- ternative but to commit him to gaol.—Mr Greenway asked for costs, which were allowed. Thomas Morgan was summoned by the Blaenavon Gas and Water Company for the non-payment of 8s lOd, water rate.—Payment ordered at 2s a fortnight, defendant's wife pleading hard times and poverty. John Chard, summoned by the same Company for neglecting to pay d62 14s (3d, was directed to pay 5s a month, and the costs, 6s. Joseph Fowler, who did not appear, was summoned by the Abersychan Company for the non-payment of £114s 8d.—Payment ordered forthwith. qUARRELLlNG BOYS. Wm. Jones was charged with assaulting John Hill- man. The parties are lads from Talywain, and the assault was one of a very trivial nature, and was com- mitted over a row:during a game with marbles.—De- fendant was fined 10s, and said I have no money, sir. —The Chairman Then you go to prison for seven days. A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE ENDORSED. Samuel Morgan, innkeeper, of Goytrey, was sum- moned for having- his home open for the sale of drink durri. illegal hours and Abraham Bevan WAS I charged with being upon the said premises.—I'.v. Allen deposed that at eleven o'clock on the previous Saturday night he visited defendant's house and found Bevar. there with a pint of beer beiore. him. The house ought to have been closed at ten. The land- lady said Bevan was a lodger, but witness knew that 1 he was not. Before visiting the house he went to I where BEVNN 1".161. wlncii was at TUN UROU^R S lesiuencc, and his sister-UI-Iaw saiu sue was vutmng for him to come home from Pontypool Fair. When II he served Bevan with the summons he said, It's a had job, and I hope you wnl do your bet FOR me if I had known it was so bite, I would not have gone there far £ 5."—Th„ defendant Bevan SAID HE SLPPT at the house that night.-—The CONSTATS stated that the house was very badly conducted, and he received many complaints of it being open during prohibited hours.—Bevan was fined 10s and the landlord 20s, the Bench directing the license to be endorsed, as there was a previous conviction. STEALING A SCYTHE. John Brown, alias Samuel Jones, a repulsive-look- ing fellow, was charged with being concerned with auother man not in custody in stealing a scythe, the property of Jervis Morgan, from a field at Llan- hilleth.—Information was given to a constable on Thursday that a scythe had been stolen. lIe followed prisoner and another man down the road, and pri- soner was carrying a scythe. As soon as the constable appeared in sight he threw rt over the hedge. He was taken into custody, but the other man escaped.-—Pri- soner was remanded to the Caerleon petty sessions.
MEETING OF HOUSE COAL COLLIERS…
MEETING OF HOUSE COAL COL- LIERS AT LLANFABON. At an important meeting of delegates represent- ing House CortI workers from various places in South Wales and Monmouthshire, which was held on Friday, at Llanfabon, a majority ot 892 votes were taken in favour of resuming work t the 10 per cent. reduction. A motion was afterwards unanimously agreed to that the meeting crdially endorsed the formation of a Miners Union for South Wales and Monmouthshire, which was to be subsequently affiliated to the National Unioll.
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A FARM LABOURER, hearing cries of "murder" proceeding from a cottage near the place where he was at work, proceeded to the spot, and found a raving maniac struggling with the man who had charge of him. The man was almost overpowered, and the labourer rescued him from the clutches of the madman, whom he afterwards helped to secure. To do this he was away from his work an hour and a-half, and his master summoned him before the magistrates, at a town m Essex, for neglect of work. The damages were laid at 5s, and tms sum was awarded by the Bench, he not being justified in leaving his work without first obtaining the permission of his master. So this poor man has to pay 5s damages for saving a fellow-creature from being ill-treated and probably murdered by a maniac What a master and what a magistrate
JiJETRAOKDINAKY SCENE IN LIVERPOOL.
JiJETRAOKDINAKY SCENE IN LIVERPOOL. The other afternoon the neighbourhood of Watoi Street was disturbed b): a somewhat exciting scene between a well known Liverpool merchant and alimt of the law. The officer in question, duly armed with a writ, which he wished to serve with as little pub- licity a possible, repaired to the office of the merchant whose somewhat erratic proceedings of late have at- tracted considerable attention. Having passed the ordinary barriers of the outer room, which were guarded only by an office boy, the officer pushed his way into the inner office, where the gentleman whom he sought was apparently deeply engaged in the mys- teries of extensive business correspondence. The ap- pearance of a stranger unsolicited and without introduction roused the merchant from a reverie and led to an indignant demand of an explanation of the intrusion. Fumbling in the tail pocket of his coat, the officer sought for the "1t, but before he had time to serve or even to extract it he was ejected from the building with a rapidity and a want of ceremony which added neither to his dignity nor to the equan- imity of his temper. In the absence of all explana- tion from the officer as to the nature of his business, the merchant, calling to minddecds of violence which had been penetrated even in broad daylight, jumped to the conclusion that the stranger was fumbling in his pockfet in search of a. revolver, with which to support an attempt at robbery. Wrought by his apprehensions into a frenzy, the merchant made a dash at the unfortunate process-server seized him by the throat, and in a moment ejected him from the building. He then rushed back into his office, and, having doubly secured his retreat by bolting the door, he threw open th& office window and alarmed the neighbourhood by loud cries of MurderA crowd assembled, and the police were quickly on the spot, only to have their risible faculties exercised by an explanation of all the cir- cumstances. "e hear, however, that the heroic gentleman is still strong in the belief that robbery, if not actual murder, was prevented solely BY hit presence of mind and his personal bravery.
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SALE OF GAD'S HILL.-Tbis house, celebrated as having been the residence of the late Charles Dickens, was recently sold to Captain Austin Budden, 12th Kent Artillery. It had been in the market for a long time.
COUNTY COURT.
COUNTY COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before J. M. HERBERT, Esq., Judge. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. His Honour was occupied some time in hearing judgment summonses. In several cases the parties were ordered to pay the amounts for which judgment had been given, and in others the orders were reduced. A WOMAN'S TONGUE. Mary Davies v. Amelia Prosser.—This was a case adjourned from last court for the production of plain- tiff's books. The claim was for £ ,o 4s 9d for goods sold and delivered. Defendant denied owing more than lis Gd, and said she was unable to pay. She disputed having had any goods since she had been a widow.— Ilis Honour examined the books, and said that although he hardly understood plaintiff's system of bookkeeping, there appeared to be no doubt of the genuineness of the entries, and the defendant had been supplied with a good many of the goods since her husband's death.—Defendant (to plaintiff): Oh, you scoundrel!—Ilis Honour: Now he quiet. Public courts can never be made the medium of scandal.— Defendant: But it is barbarous.—Ilis Honour: It is you that are barbarous. Such language can only be used in a barn in this country. I have no doubt you owe the money, and you must pay it. What are your means?—Defendant: I have none. You'll have to send me to gaol,—His Honour: No, you can't pay it in gaol.—Plaintiff: She has five sans working for her. —Defendant: Yon can have them all to-day if you like.—His Honour: Be quiet; she says one's enough for her. (Laughter.) You must pay the amount at is per month.—Defendant: You may send me to gaol now.—His Honour: Now, that's enough good day to you.—Defendant left the Court complaining loudly that she would rather go to gaol. 0 THE REV. JAMES HUGHES AND THE LLANHILLETH SCHOOL BOARD AGAIN. Llanhilleth School Board v. the Rev. James Hughes, Philip Hopkins, an I James Hopldns.—Mr Lawrence was for the School Board, and Mr Bradgate for the defendants.—Mr Lawrence stated that the Hev James Hughes was vicar of Llanhilleth, and the other defen- dants were carpenters who were employed by him to remove a quantity of fences, which was the ground- work of the action. The defendants 'had trespassed on the property of the Board in removing these fences, and the claim was for the amount which it would cost to replace them. For the last two or three months there had been some little differences between the vicar of Llanhilleth and two or three members of the School Board, and it was owing to this unfortu- nate state of affairs that this case was before His Honour. Ou the last court day the School Board and Mr Hughes were again at variance, and it was while they were engaged in court that these fences were re- moved. He would show that the fences were pulled down by the instructions of Mr Hughes, who directed the men not to commence until 10 o'clock, just at a time when everyone would be away.—Mr G. F. Thatcher, schoolmaster at Aberbeeg, stated that he lived in the house attached to the schools. Since the first week he had entered on the premises they had been under the control of the School Board, and he looked to the Board for payment.—Cross-examined: Knew it was not trust property. I do not owe money to Mr Hughes for rent. I pay it to the School Board. Gave up the out-side land, for which he was charged -65 a year extra when he rented it from Mr Hughes in October of last year.—Mr E. Lawrence deposed that he was the agent to Captain Power and his brother. Knew the land referred to at the schools. The fencing which had been pulled up enclosed land which had been leased to the School Board. The Board were on the right side in the fencing, being 3 ft. G in.— By Mr Bradgate Foundations had been laid at this place for new buildings.—Mr Bradgate said his con- tention was that the Rev James Hughes and his co- trustees were the lessees, and not the School Board. —Mr Lawrence maintained that they were rightly in possession.—His Honour If you prove that, nothing can interfere with you,—Mr Bradgate said the lease was legal.—His Honour: The original lease is can- celled, and you have to prove they are not in legal possession.—Mr Bradgate: The lease under which they got possession has expired.—His Honour Well, that does not matter. I shall assume that the lease has not been determined.—Mr James Samuels de- posed that on the 18th of June last he saw two men at work removing the fences, and heard one of them say that they were acting under the authority of the Rev Mr Hughes.—Mr A. Tilner estimated the cost of re- placing the fences at J25 lis 3d.—Mr Bradgate stated that Mr Hughes had laid the foundations for some buildings to give greater accommodation for Divine vorshio, as there wis not sufficient at present. He maintained thai he had a perfect right to build upon this property, and would not deny that they gave the instructions to the men to remove these fences.— Mr Hughes remarked that he was chairman of the Board at une time. • nd there was no particular mis- understanding.—His Honour: It seems to me, Mr Hughes, that there has been undue haste (referring to • i«. c,* bcius- rn!len 'it the time the questiol1 was Mvim; arsuca oetween the parties t wuu;.—■ Mr Bradgate said they had offered to refer the matter to the Archdeacon for settlement.—His Honour: I wish yon had. You could not have had a fairer arbi- trator. It is quite clear you wished to carry this building beyond the boundary of ilie land, and it would have thrown upon the Board increased liabili- ties. As regards the one side of this lease, the plain- tiffs have a natural light. I shall give judgment for the plaintiffs, and if you are not satisfied I will give you leave to appeal.—Mr Lawrence applied for costs. —His Honour I shall certainly allow costs. Do you ask leave to appeal ?—Mr Bradgate replied that he did, and the case so far terminated. NOMINAL DAMAGES. Mr E. Jones, of Varteg, colliery proprietor, was sued by the father of Philip Jenkins for damages for an assault alleged to have been committed upon his son.—Mr Greenway was for the defendant.—The evi- dence went to show that on the 10th of last March between 20 and 30 lads were playing in a plantation belonging to Mr Jones. There was a swing with iron hooks, and plaintiff's son and others were playing on it. Presently Mr Jones was seen to approach, and a general scamper ensued. By some means the lad Jenkins was caught in the swing and so fixed that he could not extricate himself. Defendant went to him, and, according to the statement of the lad, lifted him off as gently as he could. He then gave him a tap across the head, telling him not to go there again. The lad, however, had sustained somewhat severe in- juries from an iron hook at the swing before he was lifted off by defendant, who knew nothing about this at the time, and he was under medical treatment for six weeks.—His Honour asked if the medical gentle- man was in attendance, and plaintiff said "No, Dr. Thomas said he would not go against Mr Jones."— Mr Greenway said the lads were continually trespass- ing in this plantation, and the swing, which was there before Mr Jones purchased the estatej was near the house, and consequently the conduct of the boys was very annoying to his family. The lad had sustained an injury on the swing before Mr Jones arrived, and it was admitted that he as gently freed him from his difficulty as his own father could have done, Mr Jones then gave him a slight tap across the head, but he knew nothing of the injuries he had met with until the next day.—His Honour said it was quite clear it was purely an accident, and happened through the boy's negligence. It was absurd to suppose that it was caused by Mr Jones in any way, for he appeared to be the last person in the world who would injure a child. But he had no right to strike the boy, if he was a trespasser; and as an assault in law had been com- mitted, nominal damages only would have to be awarded. There would be a verdict for Is damages.
AN AUCTIONEER AND HIS DIFFICULTIES.
AN AUCTIONEER AND HIS DIFFICULTIES. Messrs Philpot if Wingfield v. Samuel Twissell— Claim oiM 8s Gd for goods sold and delivered. Plain- tiffs arc auctioneers in Pontypool, and defendant is a general buyer.—Mr Morgan and Mr Gardner were for plaintifFs and defendant respectively.—Mr J. H. Wingfield deposed that in October last he conducted a sale at the Horse and Jockey. He sold the defen- dant the goods produced, but had not received pay- ment.Cross-examined Defendant had not complained to him that he did not get all the goods he bought. There was a lot of drink about, but he was not told not to take defendant's bids. He was a wrell-known customer at sales, and witness had always found him honourable in his dealings. H| £ Jiad had some drink at the sale, but knew what he was about. He did not bid for everything that day.—His Honour I suppose the drink loosened his tongue, or rather his head. How many sheets was he in the wind ? (Laughter,)— Mr Gardner About live, sir (renewed laughter).— Defendant said the sale did not commence as early as it should have done, and did not finish until about midnight. He was drugged and made insensible with drink.°He did not cut the auctioneer's coat, but heard that it had been cut. He knew nothing about the transactions inside the house.—Mr Gardner said the whole of the goods were not worth a sovereign; and defendant produced one of the lots, which created much laughter in court.—His Honour gave a verdict for plaintiffs at 5s a month.
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MOTHER Now, George, you must divide the cake honourably with brother Charles." George "What is mother?" Mother: "It means that you must give him the largest piece. George Then, mother, I'd rather Charlie should 1*3 honourable." LONDON society possesses two ladies who both boar name of Isabella, and who, standing to each other, is they do, in the relation of mother and daughter, ire presumably of different ages, though, indeed, the difference might easily pass unperceived. A mend was heard lately to give the following account of them 'The one is named Isabel-the other was a belle.' THE optic of the old man swung loosely on its axis as he glared upon the trembling youth who asked for the hand of his daughter. < Oh, do not cast me moaned the love-stricken suitor. Why do you think I' 11 cast you inquired the stern parent. Because -because-I think I see the cast in your eye,' sighed the sufierer. Then the old man cast him out of the hack win4w. ,<
PONTYPOOL UNION.
PONTYPOOL UNION. GOVERNMENT INQUIRY INTO CHILDREN'S HOMES QUESTION. The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians on Thursday was attended by Sir. Bircham, an inspector of the Local Government Board, who came down with regard to the overcrowding of the workhouse. Tli < guardians present were Henry Lewis, Esq., chairman, the Rev. T. Evans, E. Lister, Esq., and Col. Byrde, and E. J. Phillips, Esq., eo); officio; the Rev. C. Cook, and Messrs. D. Llewellin, C. Conway, R. Greemvay, J. Morgan. H. Parfitt. E. Jones, J. E. Pnce, J. Brown, J. Harris, J. Watkiu. T. Phillips, T. Derrett, W. P. James, W. Marfell, and J. F. Powell. The relief list was very heavy; and after this aud the routine business had been disposed of, special matters were introduced. EXPEDITION OF WORK. Mr. Greenway mentioned that during the hearing of the relief list seven or eight of the guardians had been doing nothing, and he would suggest that the business of the Board be divided betw-een the members, one portion of the guardians taking the casus in their dis- trict, and the others in theirs; the practice was followed in other places, and if pursued here would g-reatly tend to expedite the business of the Board. The Clerk said they would require especial authority. The Inspector remarked, that although it was not legal to do it without memorialising the Local Govern- ment Board, there would be no opposition to such a course. It was decided to act on the suggestion. THK CHILDREN'S HOMES. Mr. D. Llewellin moved the following resolution:- That a committee be appointed to reconsider the question of building the proposed new houses, and to determine upon the best- and most economical mode of carrying out these buildings; and, moreover, to con- sider as to the best and most advantageous site for such erections; and the desirability or otherivise of effecting an exchange of land with John Capel Han- bury, Esq., for such purpose, and to report thereon and that the committee consist of the following gentle- men—Col. Byrde, and Messrs. Phillips, H. Lewis, D. Llewellin, J. Morgan, H. Pariitt, J.Brown, J. B.Price, and C. Conway." The Rsv. T. Evans did not think that any one could raise a single obiection to the resolution. It appeared to him to he a, fair :11Hll'l>fl80n'lblc OIW, a.i-n.1 especially at a timo when it was their duty to the ratepayers to see that economy was in every respect really and care- fully studied. He should have pleasure in seconding it, as he believed it would assist their economical efforts. The motion was at once unanimously carried. The Clerk suggested, in view of the overcrowding of the house, that instructions lie given to him to treat with Mr. Parkhurst for the temporary use of Ponty- moile House for the accommodation of the children. It was necessary that they should be removed some- where, and Pontymoile House was exactly the place they wanted. Mr Morgan thought it a very desirable suggestion. The Clerk remarked that it answered admirably when used for a similar purpose before. Mr Morgan agreed it was desirable. The prospects of the harvest were very grave, and if corn went up and provisions generally became dearer, what would they do with their dense population, especially if there was no employment ? The Inspector stated that he had brought down the specifications and plans, which liadjbecn sout to him, of the Children's Homes which it had been proposed to build. Looking closely into them, together with tho architect of the Local Government Board, there were a great many points in which considerable savingmight have beeu effected. He had received a great deal of in- formation on the subject from the official architect, and he came down to the Board-room with the intention, of re-opening the subject so far as to see in what respect reductions could be made. Ho had also intended to point out to the guardians the great necessity for in- creasing the accommodation of the House. He knew times were horribly bad, but at the same time there was a limit to all things; and he thought there could be no question that the accommodation for in-door paupers was totally inadequate. He had always for- borne to ask the Local Government Board to interfere, because he was afraid of spoiling their scheme with re- gard to the Children's Homes. When he went round the Workhouse he found 93 men sleeping in GS beds, and the Infirmary wards were over-full at a time when there were several surgical cases under treatment. The female wards were also fully occupied, and there was, in fact, something like GO over the proper accommodation. The truest economy would be found when they had full accommodation for the Workhouse tost. They had al- ways had a full Workhouse, and their best policy would be to ba,ve sufficient accommodation. A case had been made out for them which they must act upon. There was one thing which they must satisfy him upon, and that was that there should b3 no further deh1,y, The probability was that they would ge the buillrn cheaper now than at lny other time. He .greed. to the proposal of Mr Llewellin, and the necessity of the children being removed. He really could not, as an Inspector of the Local Government Board, reader him- self responsible for any longer recognizing, without re- monstrance, the inefficient accommodation of the Workhoase. They may have disease breaking out in time from over-crowding, and in view of further depres- sion it was necessary to nia.e the Workhouse adequate to the requirements of the district. He did nou know how far it would in net with their views, but ho was going to suggest that if he went through the specifica- tions with the committee, he nbould be abie t o point out the recommendations of the Local Government Bou.vJ a*vU4^wi- Io"¡' C*. v.t. .u "L"L' .¡. (,Hcar, .Lear.) It was shown taut a red action of from £ 500 to £ 600 might easily be made, and this would certainly be a consideration. He should rely upon the promise of the Board that thr matter should be gone into at once, as no delay until next year could bo per- mitted. They would also consider the best means of intmducing the IV orku!laœ tes. Mr Llewellin said the suggestion of Mr Bircham had been considered by him in bringing forward his reso- lution. The Chairman also thought it would be a beneficial thing to secure Pontymoile House for the children. Other guardians agreed. The Inspector said a very short time should uow settle the matter. The Clerk remarked that there was not a day in which cases did not arise which ought to be taken into the House.. Mr Parfitt pointed out that the rate in an adjacent Union was only Is 9d in the whilst in this Union it was 3s Gd. He thought a reduction of nearly £1000 might ba made in the specifications. The Inspector observed that the rate was very high indeed. They should break the connection between the old people in the House and the children. (Hear, hear.) The truest economy was to deal with the children when they were young so that they would not become a burden when they were old. Mr Morgan agreed that it was very undesirable to treat the children in such a way that they would look to the Workhouse as their future home. The discussion then ceased.
ACCOUNTS.
ACCOUNTS. It was agreed, on the proposal of Mr Greenway, that in future no committee should sanction the expenditure of a sum of money exceeding £00 without consulting tho Board. The Board then resolved itself into several commit- tees, and transacted a considerable amount of routine business.
ATHLETIC SPORTS AT U8K.
ATHLETIC SPORTS AT U8K. The town of Usk was the scene of much excitement on Monday, when tho athletic sports, which bad been organised by the members of Usk Cricket Club, took place. The committee bad done everything in their power to make the affair a success by libeial arrange- ments, not only for the purpose of attracting good aina- teur talent by making an increase in the value of prizes upon those of last year, but also by selecting a capital variety of sports so that they might prove of interest to a o-reat number of persons. They had, in addition to these measures, arranged for a special train to Ponty- pool Road at a much later hour than usual, so that visitors from Pontypool and its vicinity, as well as those from Newport and Cardiff, might remain until the conclusion of the sports, and return home comfort- ably by train afterwards. The refreshment tent which was on the ground undoubtedly proved a great conve- | nience, as it was largely patronised. An excellent band added much to the enjoyment of the day by its stirring strains, and the swinging boats, shooting gallery, pho- tographic studio, sparring saloon, and various other attractions, contributed to the enlivenment of the scene. The only thing wanted to complete the picture of happy enjoyment was sunshine,and cvi-n of this rare & al nost- forgottea luxury, a little was exhibited in the early part of the day, but the rain which raineth every day" was too persevering to be altogether absent, and very soon put in an unwelcome appearance, literally pouting towards evening. This storm, instead of blow- ing over from Pontypool, from which place so much of what we call weather" comes to us, had been for- warded from Hereford as a neat but lively little speci- men of a thunderstorm, and it may have been sent or the reason that it was not wanted there any moi here. It had been intended that the sports stiou a Do held in a field close by the river, and a swimming match was to have taken place (and it would have been very interesting, as proved by the entry of nrs -late talent iu aquatics, or natation, as perhaps it is more proper to call the amphibious sport: By the bye it seems the Stockton-on-Tees School Board have the childien in their schools taught to swim, a most cxcedent example, which might be followed with advantage by other towns. Our river here would do capitally for such a class but if it becomes general I pity young Pontypool their inability to enter for the prizes which Govern- ment might very well of For for it as an extra subject. However, there was no swimming, though not for want of water, for there was rather too much of it, but be- cause the weather was not exactly suitable for hay- making and the hay still remained upon the field; in reference to "which, a poet, who was supposed to have eonie from Abergavenny, feelingly observed There it lay, All that hay, Many a day, Rutting away. Fortunately, the committee obtained tnc use of ano- ther and very suitable field between the new Court Buildings and the picturesque old Priory, which stanOb near the ancient parish church. Here, out of the own, and yet, as it were, still within it, the sports were witnessed by a large gathering af people, ™an> 0 n'* came from a longdistance. Had the gather been more propitious, there can be no doubt that very man) more would have been present, as several persons in the neighbouring towns freely expressed disappointment at I not being able to go. The starter was Mr 11. Roberts the judge, Captain lkrthon; the bandicapper, MrJ. G. Beplidge, of the Athletic World; and the honorary secretaries, Messrs T. Morgan and J. Boome. The sports and compel itors were as follows — THROWING CRICKET BALL. H. I-Iaggctt, Llandenny; P. Murray. Usk; Tom Davies, Usk George Griffiths, Usk; T. llees, Bridge- north; Grco. Derrett, Manly; J. AVatkins, Llansoy. 1st, James Watkins, 82 yds.; 2nd, H. Haggett, 80 yds. I, 120 YARDS HANDICAP. First Ileat.—CT W Davis, yards, Monmouth; R H Pugh, 6 yù, POiltypool; James Shellard, 6 yds, Mon- mouth Arthur Edwards, 5} yds, Monmouth; J P Evans, 9 yds, linardean; Harry D Yorath, 7 yds New- port.—1st, Arthur Edwards 2nd, James Shellard. Second I [cat.—W lWce, 5 yards, Newport; W R Joseph, 6 yds, Ross Harry England, scratch, London Athletic Glub; W II Beer, S yds, Newport; A II Joseph, 4 yds, Ross A. E. Mullias, 5.} yds, Lvdnev — 1st, W II Beer; 2nd, Harry England. Third Heat.—T W Rees. 4 yards, Cardiff. T A Ste- phens, 10 yds, Chepstow; Fred Davies, Tom Davies, 1() yds, Usk A Griffiths, 5 yds, Monmouth F Phillips, 2J yds, Newport; J H Bath, 6V yds Aberga- venny.—1st, Tom Davies 2nd, A Griffiths. ° Final Heat.—The first and second in the three first heats ran in this.—1st, Harry England; 2nd, James Shellard. 200 YARDS BOYS RACE (SCRATCH ENTRIES). 1st, Frank Rees, Usk; 2nd, Joe Cowey 220 YARDS HURDLE RACE. Arthur T Porter, scratch, Leicester; Henry Haggett, 7 yds, Llandenny; W R Joseph, 9 yds, Ross; Harry England, scratch, London A II Joseph, 5 yds, Ross • II Gould, 8 yds, Newport; F Phillips, 4 yds, Ne'wport'; .T II Bath, 10 yds, Abergavenny; John Hart, 15 yds, Usk. —1st, Arthur T. Porter 2nd, A II Joseph. L'OLE JUMP. F Trite hard, Llansoy; R Derrett, Mardy; George Derrett, Mardy; Edgar Thomas, Llangibby.—1st Geo Derrett, 7 feet, DONKEY RACE. 1st, F Pritchard's Bill the Bear. ONE MILE FLAT RACE. Charles L O'Malley, scratch, London; WF Grant- Webber, 80 yards, Chepstow T A Stephens, 120 yds, Chepstow; R Griffiths, 60 yds, Abergavenny; W II Handy, 20 yds, Newport; Richard Rogers. 120 yds, Usk J M Coles, 45 yds, Forth R R Cox-Davies, 100 yds, Newport; R E Evans, 75 yds, Newport; J Crewd- son, 5U yda, Manchester A H Davies, 35 yds, Black- heath—1st, J Crewdson: 2nd, F. W. Grant-Webber. HIGH JUMP. W A Gething, Caerleon II Haggett, Llandenny J P Evans, Ruardean; W R Joseph, Ross W F Grant- Webber, Chepstow A Griffiths, Monmouth J II Bath, Abergavenny; C W Gould, Newport.—1st, H Haggct t, 4ft liin; 2nd, A Griffiths, 4ft loin. ONE MILE "WALKING RACE. S E Baynham, 130 yards, Newport; J Crewdson scratch, Manchester.—1st, J Crewdson, 7 min. 15 sec: This race caused the greatest excitement of the dav. Baynhatn took the lead, which he kept until the last lap was nearly half completed, when Crewdson made a tre- mendous spurt and got by him, winning easily. Bayn- ham's style of walking is exceedingly fair; in fact, was called too fair" by many, while Crewdson adopted, at the finish, a style which certainly looked, from a dis- tance, very much like running, but which was correct heel-and-toe walking when closely watched. Several persons raised objections to Crewdson's walking, and considered him disqualified. Crewdson was quite cool amid all the noise and excitement, and gave rather a. neat reply to a not-ovcr-polite remark made to him on the subject. D'ye think I should be such a fool as to give him 130 yards start, and then only walk as slow aa he did." 440 YARDS FLAT RACE. AV A Gething. 16 yards, Caerleon A T Porter, 10 yds, Leicester; R H Pugh, 20 yds, Pontypool; T R James, 25 yds, Monmouth Harry D Yorath", 20 yds, Newport; W Pearee, 13 yds Newport; Harry England scratch, London W II Beer, 18 yds, Newport; A H Joseph, 12 yds, Ross; W II Handy, 15 yds, Newport: F Phillips, 5 yds, Newport; Arthur Edwards, 15 yds, Monmouth; Ered Davies, 25 yds, Usk.—1st, Harry England 2nd, T R James. TUG OF WAR. David Smith's Civilians against Daniel Murray's Volunteers, which was won by the latter. THREE-QUARTERS-MILE STEEPLECHASE. C L. O'Malley, scratch, London; W F Grant-AVebber, 45 yds. Chepstow W II Handy, 15 yds, Newport; H Gould, 60 yds, Newport; R E Evans, 50 yds, Newport J Crewdson, 30 yds, Manchester A 11 Davies, 40 yds, Blackheath.—1st, C L O'Malley; 2nd, AV II Handy.— One of the jumps in this race was over a double flight of hurdles, placed about three-quarters of a yard apart, the width of the course necessitating the use of three pairs. At the first round the two centre hurdles were thrown down, and this caused much confusion at tho time, but the competitors afterwards ran through the gap. At the la.st round, as O'Malley was leading for the finish, he jumped over the pair left standing near the spectators in splendid style, and won the race easily. He was greeted with vociferous appl LUse. ní) YARDS FLAT RACE (LOCALS), Henry Haggett, scratch, Llandenny Fred Davies. 7 yards, Usk Tom Davies, 7 yds, Usk; George Griffiths, 3 yds, Usk; Robert Derrett, 3 yds. Mardy John Hart, 10 yds, Csk John Boome, 8 yds, Usk W II Slade, If yds, Usk Richard Rogers, 9 yds, U>k T Littlehales, 10 yds, Usk: W F Butt, 10 yds, Usk J Jones. S yds, Usk; T Morgan, 10 yds, Usk; F H Davie-, 10 yds, Usk; Frank Rees, 10 yds, Usk; J William?, 2 yds, Usk T W Kelson, scratch. Llaubaddock.—1st, Liuiry IlaggeU 2nd, Tom Davies. 1st, — Griffiths, Abergavenny itaci,
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Till-, LATE TRINCE IMPERIAL. Refcning to tho death of the Prince Imperial, tho writer of Notes by the Way in the Natal Colonist says-" I find it impossible to gather from any of the accounts the strength of the Zulus who attacked the late Prince's party. Personally, I cannot think that the inhabitants of the kraal were the only Zulus present, and that their maximum number was ten, but, even allowing that there may have been over forty, they were not all armed with guns, and who can doubt but that if the six cowards who ran away had puller) p. and covered the Prince's mounting, or taken him on one of their own horses, or at least had given themselves time to see whether the odds were against them, the result would have been dif- ferent-say a brilliant rescue, or a gallant stand? Instead of this, on the first and only volley one rush was made, not to cover or defend, their officer and trust, but for their horses, and away they went, re- gardless of the 1 l-mce, one of the fugitive thinking it necessary to call out to the Prince, Look sharp, if you please.' The only conclusion one can come to is that if the narrative is true the men ought to be shot if they do not save others the trouble by shooting themselves." The special correspondent of the Times of Natal gives some details in regard to the Prince's body which have not yet appeared. He says short of a post-mortem examinatiou it would be impossible, of course, to speak with any exactitude, but there was one longish wound on the right breast which was evidently mortal, for the assegai had passed through the body and the point had penetrated the skin of the back. There were wounds in the left side also which might well be mortal, and less serious wounds all over the upper part of the chest, and one in the right thigh. The right eye was out, but whether by the thrust of an assegai or by the impact of a bullet or sling, it could not have been projected with any force, for it remained in the head, the scalp being in- tact. There was a long gash in the abdomen, expos- ing the intestines, which were, as in the case of the trooper, uninjured. Close by the left shoulder of the corpse, half trodden in the bloody mire, was a sock and a pair of spurs, which had evidently belonged to the Prince, and round his neck was found, when Mr. Scott moved the body, a small gold chain, holding a few gold and stone trinkets. I am inclined to think that Zulu superstition had something to do with this L'elic being left. The witch doctors carry their magic materia mcdica around the neck, very much after the same fashion, and I am pretty sure that they looked upon the bunch of trinkets as the Prince's witch ap- paratus, and thought it best to have nothing to do with it.
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THE 'BISHOP OF NATAL ON THE DEATH OF PRINCE LOUIS NAPOLEON. The following is an extract from a sermon preached by the Bishop of Natal on the occasion of the death ot Prince Louis Napoleon:—Our noble sons fell u. Isandhlwana and the bones unburieu show how they fought around their gallant leader, and lay down with him in death, as God willed it and with Him is their reward who spared not themselves when the voice of duty bade them to the last great sacrifice. That was the first calamity which came upon us in this disas- trous war. May the death of this young Prince bo the last! May we take to heart the lessons which wo need to learn, and remember that if as a mighty nation we have power entrusted to us with which to do God's work in the world—if we have parental claims upon the obedience of the Zulu Ivingand people and a right to press upon them urgently such reforms as we believe to be desirable for their good and our own security—yet a father has no right, with a view to enforce the abandonment of bad habits or tho practice of good ones, to treat a child brutally, to flog the life out of him, more especially if the child has been allowed by his own neglect in former days to grow up untutored and untrained. For, as to the Zulus, we know that we have not, though often asked to do so, placed even a responsible agent among them. Surely it is an awful responsibility which rests upon us, of having under such circumstances stripped al- ready of the precious gift of life 10,000 fellow-men, white and black, and without any tangible result. Will anyone care to say in the face of heaven that we shall be justified in repeating again such horrible carnage without any serious attempt being made to reply to the repeated messages which the Zulu King has sent to us, entreating for reasonable terms of peageP I verily believe that God's heavier judg- ments will Justly fall upon us if we do—judgments brought on us, not by some special Providence, but through the folly and rashness of man. But if the death of this young Prince shall rouse us to better thoughts, then indeed his life will not have been lost in vain.
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The arrival of Sir Garnet Wolseley, who was loudly cheered on landing, was immediately followed by the promulgation ot a general order from the gallant officer announcing his appointment, stating that he at onco took the command, and naming the officers of his Staff. The hay harvest has commenced around Dorches- ter, but the excessive rain has spoilt the pfosfcectis, ana wheat and barley ar^f^Qtn tjw.Wjutf SUSERINJF MILCH,