The Brecon County Times Neath Gazette and General Advertiser for the Counties of Brecon Carmarthen Radnor Monmouth Glamorgan Cardigan Montgomery Hereford

+ MERTHYR. THE HIGn CONST&BLE.-Oll Monday, at the Police Court, the magistrates appointed Mr. Johw Shapton to succeed Mr. John Giles in the almost extinct office of High Constable. THE SEWERAGE NVorrs.-The main drains are being procseded with rapidly by Mr. Dixon, the con- tractor. A subordinate sewer, forming a junction with the main in High-street, is now in course of con- struction for the drainage of Thomas Town. There are rumours afloat in the town that the contractor will not be able to carry out his contract, and that it will be completed by the Local Board, but we have been unable to learn that there is any foundation for such a statement. It is possible, however, that the speculation will not be a paying one, on account of the unexpected obstacles that have presented themselves. There have been undoubtedly many difficulties, arising from tramways crossing the streets, old drains, and the porous as well as rocky nature of the ground to be excavated. A SHOPLIFTER.—At the Police Court, on Wednes- day, before J. C. Fowler, Esq. (stipendiary magistrate), Martha Lewis, a young woman, respectably dressed, was charged with having stolen 50 yards of black silk, the property of Mr. Jones, of Manchester House, Merthyr. Prosecutor had seen the prisoner in his shop, and missed the silk, about a fortnight ago. The evidence showed that the prisoner, who lived at Peny- da.rren, took the silk home with her, and after cutting off sufficient to make a dress she took the rest to Dowiais, and pledged it with Mr. Beirnstein. When arrested she at first said she bought the silk from a shop at Cardiff, and afterwards that she picked it up in the streets at Cardiff during the race week. Prisoner was remanded, as other goods which had been pledged by her had not yet been owned. DISTRESSING SUICIDE OF A MARRIED WOMAN THROUGH GRIEF.—An inquiry was opened on Friday, at the Bush Hotel, High-street, and concluded on Tuesday, before the deputy coroner, Mr. T. Williams, on view of the body of a young married woman named Elizabeth Evans, the wife of Jeremiah Evans, of Skewen, near Neath. It appears that the deceased had lived with her husband for some five years, but had had no children by him. She had latterly not been very well, and was attended by a surgeon named Robin- son, who, it was said, decoyed her toawood, and seduced her. This came to the knowledge of the husband, who was unmoved by the entreaties of bis faithless wife for forgiveness, and ordered her to leave his house. She hft on Monday, the 30th ult., and went to her cousin's house, where she remained a night; and on the Tues- day morning, after taking off her wedding ring, she took the train for Merthyr, and engaged herself as a servant to Lewis Lewis, Esq., of Wellington-street. On the Thursday she was unwell, and left her box there while she went to several places to look for lodgings, with which she was at last accommodated in Albert-street by a Mr. Roberts. It was evident that she was low-spirited, and she a.ked to go to bed. She became very sick, and after a night of great agony expired on Friday morning, before surgical aid could be obtained. Apost mortem examination by Dr. Dyke proved indubitably that the unhappy woman must have taken arsenic while in Merthyr, as the stomach and intestines were highly inflamed by an irritant poison; and at the inquest Dr. Dyke produced a, tube containing crystals of the arsenic, discovered by the usual chemical tests. After a short deliberation the jury returned a verdict in these words-"That deceased died from the effects of arsenic taken under the influence of grief," which was equivalent to a verdict of tela de se, as there was no evidence to show that she was temporarily insane. Deceased was 26 years of age, and her family, though in humble cir- cumstances, is respected. ANGLING.—A gentleman landed a fine trout at Pentwyn reservoir the other day; weight, 3tlbs. GENERAL TOM TILUMB.-This celebrity, his Lilli- putian wife and child, accompanied by Commodore Nutt and Miss Minnie Warren, are announced to visit Merthyr. Many of the inhabitants may be said to be on the tip-toe of expectation in consequence.

NANTMEL. POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.—Great alterations have been made in almost all the offices throughout Radnorshire; many which have been served for some years from Kington, in Herefordshire, by mail cart, are now connected with Rhayader by rural messengers; while hitherto sub-offices have been elevated into head-offices, and some sub-offices have been made mere receiving-offices. Like all other changes it has caused some little confusion at first, though in the end there is no doubt but that it will prove an advantage as compared to the old system. As far as regards N antmel, letters will be received by rural messenger at ten o'clock in the morning, and despatched in the evening at half-past four. PROMOTION OF CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.—Through the instrumentality of a few disinterested clergymen and laymen, it was determined in the surnmer of 1864 to f stablish.a depot for the sale, at a reduced price, of the publications of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and of the National Society, and also for creating a more general interest in the various opera- I' tions of the Christian Societies. To effect these desi- rable objects it was necessary to obtain some respect- able shop, and suitable accommodation was found in the establishment of Mr. D. Hamer, in the town of Rhayader. A commit'ee was formed, consisting of the district clergy and all subsciibing members to the parent societies in the deanery, with the Yen. Arch- deacon Davies as president, the Rev. Thomas James Thirlwall (rural dean) as vice-president, and the Rev. William Williams as treasurer and secretary. The committee have just placed in our hands the annual report, which throughout bears a most encouraging tone. It is with great satisfaction we hear that the sales of books, &e" have far exceeded the committee's expectations, and that a steady increase is still per- ceptible. The number ofbook and tracts sold during the past year has been 1557, and included 48 Bibles, 58 New Testament", 177 Common Prayer Books, and represented a value of S58 8s. (rid., while in the year 1864 the sales only amounted to £ 2716s. The balance in band from 1864 was X14 :);)., which, together with annual subscriptions amounting to X5 4s. 6d church collections of 48 4s. Hid., and the sale of l ooks, bring up the total receipts to JESI Is. llid.; while after meeting all payments a balance of £3 lis. 3id. remains, with which to carry on the branch for another year. Such a state of things in a, newly-established depot is most encouraging, but still greater things might be done if only the subscription list could be swelled. The cammuue appeal very earnestly for the more general support of laymen residing in the deanery, and call attention to the fact that the large proportion of books and tracts disposed of at the depot are chiefly intended, for the poor, aud are sold at cost price. FIELD WORK.—-Thanks to the genial south-west bri-ezes, field and garden" ork are now bt:ing prose- cuted most earnestly. Owing to the sharp frosts of last week out-door operations iiad received a check, but with the return of warm weather lost time is being made up. The toil is now everything that could be wished for the wheat and other grain is looking exceedingly well almost ali the potatoes are now in the ground and, unless something very unforeseen occurs, there will be abundant crops of everything. NATIO-VAL SCHOOO.— Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools, the Rev. B J. Binns, pa.e] his annual visit to this school on Thursday last, the 3rd insuiut. As Mr. Binns was expected at nine o'clock the scholars had to assemble half art hour earlier, and eo through a few preliminary exercises with the schoolmaster. Punctual to his time the reverend examiner arrived, and lirot of all examined the classes in Scripture historf, after whicii the school was divided into standards to undergo the examination as laid down in the Revised Code. In the examination the scholars acquitted themselves in a manner satisfactory to the Inspector, and credit- ably to .r. Gib, their schoolmaster, who has been rijo.,t assiduous in his t'd'lio1l3 to bring the school u, ti) a stite of emciliICJ. TiA managers of the school gave in a most fa^GfeinBfc and laudatory report upon the condition of JSfce school. Of course mete are, and ever be, degrees of excellence but believe there arflrfitfr districts where the trainillgop the young is more cared for, and where the editi-, tional status stands higher than in this neighbourhood. As a recompense for the long strain of attention' required on the examination day, the scholars, at the Inspector's request, had a whole day's holiday all the following day (Friday).

—— CWMDAUDDWE. ENDOWED SCITOOL.-The report of this school for the paft year has just been issued, and it is good evidence of its prosperity, showing, as it does, a balance of £ 16 15s. lld. due to the charity. The receipts are X115 14s. 7d., and after making all payments the above balance remains. The school is in admirable con- dition, the average number in attendance being 63, while the number on the books is 86. It was visited on Tuesday last, by Her Majesty's Inspector, who expressed himself fully satisfied with the schoolmaster, Mr. Samuel Edwards. We understand that Mr. Edwards is leaving the school, and is to be succeeded, on Monday next, by Mr. Charles Rickards, from the Worcester, Lichfield, and Hereford Training College at Saltley, under whose care we trust the school will continue to flourish.

♦ BEAUFORT. CRICKET CLUB.—A meeting was held on Friday evening, May 4th, at the Miners' Arms inn, under the presidency of Mr. J. St. Thomas, when Mr. John Rhys Phillips (secretary), read the financial statement of the club, from which it appeared that the receipts of last year covered the expenses and left a balance to be carried forward to this year's account. Upon pro- ceeding to the election of officers for the present season, the unanimous wish of those present was ex- pressed that Mr. J. St. Thomas should be elected captain, and we must congratulate the club upon their selection, for Mr. Thomas has taken great interest in the game of cricket for several years, and we hope now that he has taken to the command of the Beaufort Cricket Club, that the members will rally round him, and do their lit most to support both club and captain. With such a captain as Mr. Thomas, and such an inde- fatigable secretary as Mr. J. Rbys Phillips (who has for years past been the active manager of the club), we hope we may be able, when the season is over, to con- gratula: e our friends on their success. The first match of the season was played on Thursday last. We will in next week's issue give a full account of the game, also the score. THE SANITARY STATE OF THE DISTRICT.—The sani- tary state of Beaufort is far behind what it should be, and we would wish to call the Inspector's notice to the great hfaps of rubbish on the road side, and in same places actually on part of the road. If we cannot get a Board of Health here, some steps ought certainly to be taken to remove the great accumulation of dirt in public places. Your article in last week's issue, on "The march of progress in Wales," was read with great interest, and we hope the inhabitants of Beaufort will learn from it not to content themselves with the old order of things, but that we shall soon have the pleasure of reporting progress in this direction in our own immediate neighbourhood. There is an old adage which saith Cleanliness is next to Godliness," and may its observance soon be carried into effect here. EMIGRATION.-r-During the last few months our little railway station has been crowded on Monday mornings (which is the great emigrating day) by those who leave the land of their birth for America; and it is not an unusual occurrence for a dozen or two of families to leave at once by first train for Liverpool, their friends accompanying them as far as Abergavenny. Yet, while many are leaving, there are a few returning, and it was-only this morning we read a letter sent home to his family by a working man, giving a poor account of the labour market in America. Things had been (the writer said) very dull during last winter, and work very irregular. Although prices were high, yet there were hundreds out of employment. He had been in the country four years, yet he could not see such a vast difference in the countries as some people would have him believe, and he had come to the conclusion that the old was as good as the new, and, he added, better too," so he thought he should return to Old England.

TALGARTH. THE WEEKLY PROVISION MARKET.—This market— about the success of which some doubts were enter- tained at the time of its establishment, two years ago —has attained a prominent position amongst the markets of the district, for it is now attended very numerously by all the principal farmers and vendors of farm produce from many miles around, and also by many large buyers from a distance, especially from the iron districts. Several attempts have been made, since the establishment of this market, to establish a similar one for live stock, but hitherto without success. Yet, we cannot but think that if the neighbouring farmers would only exert themselves so commendably iu this direction as they have already done in promoting the provision market, equal success would crowa their efforts, and the establishment of such a market could not fail to be of immense advantage to themselves, as well as to the town and neighbourhood generally. We strongly commend the earnest consideration of this matter to all who feel interested in the wel are of the district. The market of Friday, the 4th inst., was not so well attended as usual, owing t) Brecon fair falling on the same day. The prices of the chief commodities ranged as follows:—Butter, 16d. to 17d. per lb.; eggs, 22 to 23 for a shilling; fowls, 2s. 6d. to 4s. Gd. per couple. Notwithstanoing the drawback mentioned, a good amount of business was done. The Church School was inspected on Monday last by the Diocesan Inspector for this district, the Rev. W. L. Bevan, who entered the following report in the log book: Examined the school, which seemi to me in a very satisfactory state writing and dictation good, and arithmetic very sood knowledge of Bible and Catechism very fair." This is the second time that this school has been favourably reported of by the same gentleman. THE BAPTIST CHAPEL.—A quarterly meeting in connection with the Baptist denomination was held at the above chapel on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 8th and 9th instant. On Tuesday a Church Conference was held at two p.m. Public Service was held at half-past six, when the Rev. J. Jones, of Danycefn, commenced by reading the 3rd chapter of Hebrews, and then engaged in prayer (in Welsh) afterwards the Rev. D. James, of Pontysiill, preached (in WeLh) from Daniel ii., verse 44 also the Rev. F. Evans, of Llangunider, preached (in Welsh) from Mark xiv., verses'3 to 10. On Wednesday a Church Conference was held at nine a.m., and Public Service commenced at ten, when the Rev. J. Jarman, of Llanfrynach, read the 2nd chapter of Ephesia.ns, and then engaged in prayer (in Welsh) atterwards, the Rev. J. Jones, of Danycefn, preached from Micah ii., verse 10 (in Welsh); and the Rev. J. W. Evans, of Kensington, Brecon, preached (in English) from Ephesians v., verses 25, 26, and 27 Mr. Rowlands, of America, who is making a short stay in this country, next preached (in Welsh) from the 1st John iv., verse 8. At two p.m. the Rev. G. Llewellyo, of Erwood, com- menced by reading the 1st chapter of Isaiah, and then engaged in prayer (in Welsh) after which the Rev. J. Jarman, of L'anfrynach, preached (in Welsh) from Romans v., verse 10; the Rev. G. Re- s, of Hay, followed with a sermon (in English) fro u Hebrews xi., verse 5; and the Rev. E. Price, of Crickhowell, preached a part Welsh and part English sermon, from Isaiah hi., verse 1. At six pin, the Ilev. G. Llewellyn, of Erwood, commenced by reading the 1st Psalm (in Welsh), and the 2nd and 3rd Psalms (in English), and then engaged in prayer, and afterwards preached (in English) from Luke xvii., verses 11 to 19 followed by a sermon by the Hev. L. C. Jones, of Glasbury (in English), from 2nd Corinthians xii verse 2; and the Rev. J. L.Evans, of Soar, Llanfi- hanget Nantybran, next preached (in Welsi..) from Matthew vii., verses 24 to 27. The various meetings were attended by a great number of people, and t;ie singing was throughout very good and well conducted. PETTY SESSIONS, MAY 2, before the Rev. H. BOLD, J. W. VAUGHAN, W. PERROTT, and H ALLEI*, Esquirt s. REFUSING TO QUIT.—Jonathan Morgan was charged by the Churchwardens and Overseers of the parish of Llanvillo, with refusing to give up possession of a certain house, the property of the parish. A warrant to take possession wa-i issued. AFFII.IATIO-T Watkins appeared to a sum- mons, at the instance of Margaret Powell, for the sup- port of her fourth il egitimate child. Defendant was ordered to pay Is. per week towards the maintenance of the child, together with the costs. DRUNKENNESS.— William TV iZliams, Iabortr, TaIga th, was charged by P.S. Wilson with being drunk on the 4th of April. The defendant pleaded guilty, and was ordered to pay 4s., including co-t. NON-PAYMENT OF RATES.— William Evans, farmer, Morrish Bronllys, was charged by the ovetseer of the parish ot Bronbys for the non-payment ot' poor rates, amounting to zLI 4s. As the defendant ha 1 absconded the case was adjourned for a fortnight. ASSAULTS.—David Jones was charged with having assaulted William James, carpenter, at Talgarth, on the 27th of April. Ordered to pay 5s. and costs. James Prosser was chargt d with having assaulted John Morgan, junior, at Talgarth, on the 27th ult. The parties were ordered to pay the expeuses between them—10s. each.

P-*r CLYRO.— CLYRO. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY, before HENRY ALLEN, Esq., WALTER DE WINTON, Esq., and the Revs. 1 HUGH BOLD, and WILLIAM JONES THOMAS. CHARGE OF VIOLATING THE CATTLE PLAGUE ORDERS -Air. George Hamer, of the Boat Side Farm, near Hay, was charged with removing cattle from the parish of Clyro into the parishes of Glasbury and Llowes. Defendant bad previously been heavily fined for re- moving the same cattle, on the same day, from the county of Radnor into the county of Brecon, and, in consideration of that circumstance, the present charge was dismissed.

— » ■. PRESTEIGNE. The aspect which our usually quiet good old county town has presented during the last fortnight has resembled that which is depicted in the purlieus of a garrison. We allude to the assembling and training of the militia. The regiment of Royal Radnorshire Militia assembled on the 9th of April at their head quarters, in this town, for their annual course of 27 days training, and since that date drill has been carried forward most assiduously, and the result cannot fail to be gratifying to the officers of the corps. The conduct of the men so far has been very good.

♦ TREDEGAR. SUDDEN DRATH.-OU Satur(lay morning, P.C.Jones, a young man about 27 years of age, a constable in the county police force, arose from his bed at about half- past five o'clock in the morning to remove some prisoners from the police station at Tredegar to Usk. He had washed, and while dressing himself be observed to the prisoners that it was a nice morning, when he suddenly reeled and fell. The prisoners kicked at the cell door, and the noise brought P. C. Pritchard to the scene. Poor Jones was then taken up, but he was quite dead. An inquest will be held, but there is no doubt he died from disease of the heart. He was a native of Whitchurch, near Monmouth. SERIOUS Loss TO A CONTRACTOR.—On Friday night, Mrs. Lewis (Coal) had a serious loss. One of her best horses had been working all day, and was, as usual, taken home to the stable. The animal was seized during the night with griping pains, and died before the morning. This is the third loss of the kind which Mrs. Lewis has sustained this year. PETTY SESSIONS.-Before the Rev. EDMUND LEIGH. There was again only one magistrate in attendance. It seems a strange thing that there should be a suc- cession of failures to procure the attendance of a second magistrate. STEALING CHEESE.—Ann Pugh v. John Williams. Remanded for the attendance of a second magistrate. BASTARDY SUMMONS—Harriett Topping v. James Lynch. Remanded for a week from the same cause. AgSAULT.-PllillipS v. Newt. Remanded for a week from the same cause. ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE.—Oullimere v. Adams. Remanded from the same cause. SERIOUS ASSAULT AT EBBW VALE.—IRISH ROW.— Nester v. Cocklin, and Cocklin v. Nester. Both remanded for a fortnight. ASSAULT Jones v. Richards. Remanded for a week. SAVAGE ASSAULT AT TREDEGAR Horrigan v. Williams. Remanded to Usk prison for a week. BASTARDY ORDER.—Lewis v. Davies. The defendant had been a week in prison on remand, and to-day some arrangement was made between him and his ladye-love. This saved his being remanded another week in custody. ASSAULT AT RHYMNEY.—Clark v. Bull. This case was again adjourned, the parties failing to come to any arrangement, and only one magistrate being present. TRANSFER or A LICENSE —The Full Moon, at Man- moel village, was transferred from Isaac Edwards to Isaac Hughes. ASSAULT AT TREDEGAR.—Heard by consent. David Morgan v. Francis Gregg. This turned out to be a row in the works, in which both parties were to blame. Case dismissed. Costs divided. AsSAULT.-Webley v. Dodd. These parties, from Bedwas, settled their little differences, and paid costs. MALICIOUS DAMAGE.—The Ebbw Vale Company prosecuted two boys, named Charles Williams and Thomas Griffiths, for committing damage to some stones dressed ready for building, in an engine house. They were ordered to pay a fine of Is. and costs. MISCHIEF.—Ebor faylor and Alfred Marsden were fined Is. and costs for damage done to a tramway belonging to the same company. STEALING CLOTH.—George Aley was charged with stealing two pieces of cloth, the property of James. Fowler, draper, at Brynmtwr. Tne prosecutor did not appear, and the prisoner was discharged.

LLANKLLY (BKECONSHIKE.) EDUCATION.—We are pleased to find that the inhabi- tants of this place are making strenuous efforts for providing suitable means of instruction tor the children of the neighbourhood. It is but a few months since that dark clouds cast their gloom over the place, in con- sequence of the stoppage of the iron works, but now that the latter have been recommenced things begin to wear a brighter aspect. Tenantless houses arc few and far between, and the poplc generally are inclined to look more hopefully to the future. Amongst other improvements it is proposed to establish a British school, and an active working committee has been appointed, with Lewis, Esq., manager of the works, Dr. Tuckett, and the ministers of the various dissenting bodies, at its head. A room (formerly the tii ting-up shop"), capable of contaiirng 150 children, has been taken at an annual rental of £8, and with a few a t r- tious in the shape of sky-lights, &c., we think a more convenient one could not be found in the pla-e. On Tuesday, the 1st inst., the vicinity was visited by D. Wjlbams, Esq., Llaneby (Carmarthenshire), Inspector of Schools for the South Wales district; and in the evening he ddi vered a lecture upon Education at the Cdlviuistic Methodist Chapel. In the absence of Dr. Tuekett. the chair was ahly occupied by the Rev. J. Jones. Our space will not admit of our giving an abstract of the lecture, but this we may say-that it would be difficult to find a gentleman better fitted than Mr. Williams for tHe important work he has in hand, and we are glad to learn that a great amount of success attends his exertions in forwarding the cause of un sectarian education. The simple, yet effective, manner in which hr: reduces educational theories to plain, practical, information, is well calculated to stir the people to greater ac'ivity aud earnestness—to fed the great want of e(luca,rioii for ill ir own clnldren and those of their neighbours—and his lengthened experience as an eminently successful schoolmaster, together with his readiness at all times to assist school committees, rwnder his services of great value to the country generally. Wo sincerely hope and believe that Mr. VVilliains' visit to our village will be produc- tive of much good; and, judging from the def rmined tone of the committee, we apprehend they intend working with a will in spite of any opposition which may be raided by ee taiu parties in the neighbour- hood.

LLANIDLOES. THE TowN HALT..— We are glad to find that there is a prospect of the old Town Hail, in the centre of the town, being bought for the purpose of being taken down, and something more Siglitly and useful erected iu its stead. There is certainly ample room for ito- piovement in this direction. COUNTY COURT.—Before A. J. JOHNICS, Esq. Th' re were a great number of plaints entered at the last Court. They were principally small debts cases. Jones v. Lewis.-The pl-timiff is a wholesale grocer residing at Welshpool, and the defendant is also a grocer at Llalllclloes. It seems that the plaintiff' supplied goods to defendant in 18G5, to the amount of £ 4 Is. 2d.; but the defendant made an assignment for tne benefit ot his creditors, and plaintiff not having agreed to the assignment obtained judgment in No- vember last against the defendant tor the amount, and a warrant was issued, The defendant, however, still refused to comply with the order of the Court, and made a transfer of his business to his brother-in- law. His Houor severely reprimanded the defend tut, and ordered him to be imprisoned for forty da\s. Jones v. Williams.— Ihe plaintiff in this case applied for an order of ejectment against defendant, who occupied one of his cottages, aud would not, it was alleged, pay rent or quit the premises. Sufficient notice to quit, however, not having been given to defendant previous to this application, the plaintiff was nonsuited. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, before the Rev. J. Ev ANsand E. CLEATON, Esq. EJECTMKNT.—A warrant of ejectment was grained against Thomas Jerman, who refused to release the possession of a garden, the property of the Trustees of the late Mr. John ilarsh, A STRAYED DONKEY.—Eoan Evans, butcher, was filled 10s. and costs for allowing a donkey of his to stray on the highway afier having been repeatedly cautioned by the constables. TRANSFER OF LICENSE,S —Licences were transferred from Win. Green, Britannia, Um, to Ezektei Matthews; from '»!rs. Wororiain. wiuo va.-dts, to Evan Jones; and from Mrs. Lewis, Coach and Hots s, to Evan Jones. j

RHAYADER. THE MARKET.—There has recently been a very small attendance at our weekly mark, t. Since the re- laxation of the Orders in Council, a little improvement has taken pl ,ce in the sale of stock. Anumbtr of oxen and sheep have been sent from Rhayader to Staffordshire, aud several parts of South Wales. Good prices have been obtained for fat cattle. Barrens have likewise sold well, and sheep have been in great de- mand. CHURCH RESTORATION.—Amidst an the many im- provements which have been carried forward in Radnorshire during the past five or ten years, church restoration cannot he said to have lagged behind the rest. It is not yet twelve months since the entirely new church of St. Winifred, in the parish of Cwm- dauddwr, was opened for divine service. Then, again, in the neighbouring parish of Abbey-Cwm-Hir, a most beautiful little church is rapidly rising into existence, and hopes are held out that it may be com- pleted and opened during the next, autumn. It has well been said, and often repeated, that "an ounce of example is worth a ton of precept," and therefore we are not surprised to hear that the town of Rhayader is taking the cue, and is bestirring herself in restoring her fine old parish church. Funds have been in hand and subscriptions promised for some little time, and it has only required a little spirit to bring the plans to maturity. At last this has been accomplished, and the church is closed from the 1st of May, in order that the interior may be entirely renovated and the pews replaced by open seats. During the time of the restoration the spiritual wants of the parishioners wdl be provided for by having an additional service in Cwmdauddwr Church. Such facts as these soeak well lor the feeling of churchmen in Radnorshire. o

DOIVLATS. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE BRECON AND MERTHTR RAILWAY'.—An inquest was held by the deputy-coroner, Mr. T. Williams, on Monday last, at Penybank Inn, on view of the body of William Evans, a labourer. Deceased wo- ked at the Bargoed Level, and on the morning of the 19th ult. he was walking- backwards along a branch line of the Brecon and Merthyr rail- way, for the purpose of spragging the wheels of a truck coming towards him. He threw the' sprag, but it missed the wheel, and in rebounding it struck him, and the truck immediately came upon him, one of the wheels breaking his right leg. The unfortunate mau was taken home, and the mangled limb was ampu- tated. A relapse occurred after the operation was performed, and he died on the 4th instant. The jury returned a verdict of "accidental death."

RECOLLECTIONS OF AN "OUTING" I WALES. Pacing up and down my chambers, somewhat fagged 6 and weary, after a long and rather successful cam- zll paign in the committee-rooms of the House, my privacy was suddenly invaded by the boisterous intrusion of an old college chum just returned from circuit. Now, Jack, this is the very thing for us, was his first salutation, reading aloud an advertise- ment from Land and Water, H what say you to a trip to Wales?" Gently, Frank, gently," I replied, "it can't be done; sit down, and give me an account of your great case, which you managed with so much eclút. I'll tell you an abou., it ia the train to- morrow," said the perverse and determined fellow, then going to my tuba shouted I- Tom," whose head came in through the half-open door before the echo of Frank's yell had ended. "Come in) Tom; how are you ?" Pretty well," said Tom, who looked like his master, dead beat. "Now, Tom, look here; the master and I are off in the morning to Brecon for a week's fishing." Tom looked very dubious. Get a cab and go to Cording's for these waterproofs," handing him a paper call at the tackle maker's, in the Strand;" and, pointing to au item on the paper, "get these, and these, and call at the Albion and order breakfast for two at 7.30, sharp." Tom stepped lightly out of the room, and broke the solitude of the passage by whistling "I wish I were with Nancy." Now, seriously, I said to Frank, "My good felloe, I cannot go." We chatted away awhile, and in bounced Tom laden like a porter. He w'ped his forehead after depositing his 10a.3, saying, the rest are in the cab," and bounded away to fetch them. After seeinj; that Tom's ooumrssions were exe- cuted, the bill paid, and not forgetting the faithful fellow, we strolled out for an hour, and whilst I was wending my way home I became satisfied that Frank was right. I slept but middling that night; I was chasing a salmon that had bolted away with a valuable brief, and for the world I could not get up the Beacons, where the fish was swimming and fast devouring my parchment, and nothing left but the red tape. I awoke in horror, and was delighted to hear "lht water, sir," punctually to the minute. I was at the hotel, forestalled by Frank, who had everything in readi ness aad a "Hansom" at the door. The train started punctually from Paddington at 9.15, and we reached the Brecon station equally punctual at 4.35, where a Castle 'bus awaited,—whisking us rapidly th. ough a pritty and very clean town to its suburbs, where the old Castle stands. On being shown into the coffee room I was in high spirits at our delightful day's work, and ready for oinner. Frank was quite the opposite, hunger having made him cross and irritable. I was pleased, because I knew I had telegraphed from Hertford to ha ve dinner on the table five o'clock, and when the waiter announced it ready Frank melted and glowed with good humour, which improvi d every minute as he despatched trout after trout, merely asking in monosyllables where they came f orn. IJsk, sir, real Usk trollt; caught to-day by gentle- men staying here," said Byng, a very civil waiter. Th y were certainly delicious, p'nk, hot, and done to a turn. "Capital beer," said Frank, bring another pewter." "What's this?" I exclaimed, as the waiter uncovered the next course. Welsh leg of mutton boiled with tongue, sir." This I found out afterwards is a grand Welsh dinner, und certainly I cannot fiad fault with Taffy" for his good taste. I hi lped Frank to mutton, and he helped me to tongue, until we came fairly to a st;iiids-ill. A bit, of cheese, with small and rather pungent water-cresses, brou -ht our feHI to a close aud, from the recommendation of the waiter, a bottle of very good port d< layed our sitting, fortunately leading to the introduction ot a guitleiimt' who gave us most useful arid kind informition »t the same .ime accompanying us to the cemete-y' which i- I believe, the most beautiful iu the United Kin^do n. In front of us the bold and map stie Be icon-, to the west emerging out of a lively woo led couutrv the Usk, tumbling boisterously down into a lake "at our feet called Newton Pool then passing over a weir through the middle of the to vn. crossed by a ut)- stantial stone bridge of msny arches, connecting the town with a suburb called LUnia.es, in whica is situated a fine old mansion called Newton, fonner y the residence of^ Sir David Gam, who did such noble service to his King at Agineourt. Aft'r pass'U" uuder this bridge the nobl, river pisses eastward-" where III,, valley widens out, fertile and well culti- vated, and beautifully wooded, do«.n to Buck'and, Crickhowi 11, and Abergavenny. Whilst swallowing with avidity and almost bated breath this grand seen.? we were informed by our friend that he tliou-;Ilt >0 ne of c, from. the hotel was fishing for salmon in the lake below, by seeing several persons on the bank. We started off across a couple of fields, and were just in time to see a splendid fight between Homo and Aalino! It was. most exciting, the fish plunging, jumping several feet,'out of water, and bolting up the pool, then down, then across to the weir, then out of water till 1 thought rod'and reel could not ¡"ta,d it. This last,, d nearly ten minutes, when an "old hand" on the bank told us he is done for now, sir; see, he is floating on his side," which was the fact, and yielding to the°re<din"' up of the line, in another minute he was "gaffed and landed-certainly a splendid fish, with, sides of silver shining in the setting sun. He is 10 pounds." says one; "aye, 11," says another; "I'll bet he's 12," says a third;—and when weighed he was close on i4 pounds. We marched in triumph to the hote', several ladies joining in the procession. I strolled through the grounds with our new friend, who gave us i]. st, uctions for The morrow, aud lilulluever forget the beauty of the scene from the hotel gardens. It was getting dark, so we went up to the billiard room for an hour, where we saw exc-l'eot play. A capital pool" and a first-rate glass of whisky toddy brought the piea.sautest day of my life to a close. "Good night, Jici<" Good night, Frank. A PIONEER.

c ~T>tTE JL> COM {¿"Û" ? 47 and 48,Xing Lon "'i ISXIi ..««;• Capital—A Quart?? <f a M Accumulated Fund— £ 85,000. ™ .< DTRECTOBS. George Thomas Dale, ESQ., Dayswater. Edmund Dunn, Esq., AN7addon. "William Gover, Esq., IIPe, Kent. William Sutton Gover, Esq., 47, King William-street. John Middleton Hare, Esq., Forest Hill. Fountain John Hartley, Esq., Dalston. John Smither, Esq., Wellciose-square. Joseph Warmington, Ean., Lee-grove, Iilackheath. MANAGING DIRECTOR AND ACTUARY. "Vfilliam button Gover, Esq., I'.I.A. AUDITORS. Samuel Beddome, Esq., Mansion House. Charles Brown, Esq., Waidon. William George Lemon, Es}., Blaekheatk. BANKERS. The London and Westminster Bank (London-bridge). PHYSICIAN. illiam Munk, Esq., M.D., F.S.A. (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London), 40, Finsbury-square. SURGEON. Thomas Carr Jackson, Esq. (Fellow of the Roval College of Surgeons, Surgeon to the Great Northern Hospital, Xiing's- cross), 3, Weymoutli-street, t'ortland-place. The Accumulated Fund is equal to about 50 per cent. of the entire premiums received on policies in force on the 31st of December last. Annual Income, upwards of £ 40,600. TRIENNIAL DIVISION OF PROFITS. Three Divisions oFProfits, at the rate of là per cent. pel annum on the sums, assured, have, been declared, and the Fourth Division, of Profits ifiltfoke place on December 31st, 1866. The Profits may pplied to the reduction of Premiums or as 3addition to ttfcjpfel&U assured; OR (BY THE EXTINCTION OF thf ULTIMATE PREMIUMS) TO MAKE THE POLICY PAYABLE IN THE LIFETIME OF THE ASSURED.; The Policies in force exceed- No. Amount. 7,860 £1,312,9iO The Interest realised in 1864 exceeded 6 per cent. on the entire funds of the Company. The Tables of the Company are adapted to all classes of society. Industrial Assurances are granted, the payments for which may be made at periods oftener than yearly, 5 per cent. only being charged extra for such payments. Advances made on Freehold and Leasehold Securities. Loans granted on the Company's Policies. Active and influential Travelling and Local Agents wanted. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE -LI INSURANCE COMPANY. The SIXTH SEPTENNIAL DIVISION of PROFITS took place on the 31st of December last. The Fund then to be divided consisted of the Profits which have accumulated since I808. ALL PARTICIPATING POLICIES OPENED BEFORE THAT DATE HAYE SHARED IN THE. DIVISION. During the six years prior to the last Divi- sion the annual average of sums assured amounted to £293,694 0 0 During the last six years—18.39 to 1864 in- elusive-the annual average has amounted t0 .701,656 0 0 Being an Increase of 138 per cent, During the years 1863 and 1861 the Company has issued 2,311 NEW POLICIES, assuring very nearly TWO MILLIONS STERLING. In 1864 alone 1,210 Policies were issued, assuring cl,034,578 0 0 NINETY PER CENT. of the Whole Profits divided among the assured. FIRE DEPARTMENT. PREMIUMS for 1864, less Ite-insurtnees. £219,235 10 8 Being an INCREASE over those for 1863 of 954,043 2 5 INSURANCES granted at HOIE and ABROAD on the most liberal terms. ACCUMULATED FUND at Dec. 31, 1864, £2,304,512 7 10 ANNUAL REVENUE from all sourcs. £565,458 16 2 This Company grants the public the full value of the REDUC- TION OF DUTY, and issues Policies free of any charge for Stamp. Forms of Proposal, and full information, may be had at the Head Offices, or from any of the Agents throughout the kingdom, Colonies, &c. CHIEF OFFICES :— LONDON-Gl, Thread needle-street. WEST-END BRANCH (Secretary, A. J. Russell)-8, Waterloo place, Pall Mall. (By order) F. W. LANCE, Secretary. -A_- NATIONAL MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY. -L'I Chief Office, 269, Strand, London. Agents wanted in London and the Provinces. Assurances. Annuities granted for all ages. Endowments from £10 to £100 received at 14 or 2t years of age. Sick "Benefits, 5s., 7s. 6d., or 10s. per wdek, with medicine and attendance. Sums at death, £2 and upwards. Members admi tted from 8 weeks old to 70 years, and may be- come tree to benefit on entrance. For term* apply bj letter to Mpssrs. Humphries andwinters at the chiefofrice as above. r-I I-I E LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION. ESTABLISHED A.D. 1720. Head OlIice- No. 7, ROYAL EXCHANGE, CORNHILL, E.C. "I) ,st.-end OtIice- No. 7, PALL-MALL, S.W. REDUCTION IN FIRE INSURANCE DUTY. The Directors are now prepared to give the public full advan- tage of the Reduction in Duty upon all Insurances effected or renewed after the 2ith April, 1865. No charge made for Policy, however small the amount insured. JOlIN LAURENCE, Secretary. — ACCIDENTS TO LIFE OR LIMB, IN THE FIELD, THE STRKETS, ON AT HOME, Provided for by a Policy of the RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE JL^ COMPANY, 64, Coriiliill, London, E.C. Compensation has been paid for 10,000 Claims, £1,000 in case of Death, or £6 per Week while lai4-up by Injury secured by an Annual nt of from;C3 to E.3 6s. For particulars apply to the Claks it the Railway Stations, to the Local Agents, or at the oBU i- •, 11 11 Cornhil1, and 10, Regent- street. V VTAN THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON OFPICES- QTJEEN INSURANCE BUILDINGS, 60, GRACECHUlWII-STlŒET, E.C. ANT) 13, EE GENT STREET, WATERLOO PLACE, S.W. LIVERPOOL opller- QUEEN INSURANCE BUILDINGS, DALE-STREET. The Company is represented by Branch Agencies throi, ghout the United Kingdom, and in most of the Colonies and F )l,e1gI. Countries. Capital £ 2,000,f 5C Paid-up 187 17 2 Funds in hand, as p'c'r' 1 ast'Rcport343,'4 13 Fire and Rile, Income over 12J,C JO Dividend paid last year, 10 per cent. FIRE INSURANCES AT THE REDUCED GOVERN- MENT DUTY. RATES OF PIŒMIU1I. Common. Insurances Is. 6d. per cert. Household Furniture from Is. Gd. i>er cer t. Hazardous Insurances 2s. Gd. per cert. Shops and Stocks therein from Is. 6d. percent. Doubly Hazardous Insurances 4s. 6cl. per cent. And Special Insurances according to Risk. ALL RATES OF PREMIUM VERY MODERATE. HOME and FOREIGN FIRE aud LIFE INSURANCES of every description. J. MONCRIEFF WH,SON, 1\I:mager. JOHN E. LEYLAND, Secretary. Applications for Agencies at Home or Abroad to be addressed to either the Liverpool or London Offices. THE EAST INDIA LAND CREDIT and -1- FINANCE COMPANY (Limited). Capital (subscribed), £1,0,,0,00). Paid np. £200,000. OTRRl TORS. J. CARRINGTON PALMER, Esq., Chaitman. Lewis Balfour, Esq. t.. M. Robinson, Esq. James La j ton, Esq. Sir J. Sibbal-4 D. Scott, Bart. Lieut.-Col. Wm. Mac George. II. D. Seymour, Esq. M.P. William MorHn, Esq. F. C. Sandes, Esq. Issues debentures at 6 to 7 per cent., according to term, secured by land mortgage securities, &c. Receives money on deposit on favourable rates. Makes advances on approved securities. 5, East India-avenue, London, E.G. ORIENTAL RANK CORPORATION. Incorporated by Royal Charter, 30th August 1 -.il. Paid-up Capital, £1,!iOO,OOO; Reserved Fund, £Hl,OOO. COURT OF DIRECTORS. CHAIRMAN—HAKRY GEORitfS GORDON, Esq, DEPUTY CHAIRMAN- WILLIAM SCOTT BINNY, JJsq. James Blyth, Esq. Alexander Mackenzie, Esq. John Lewis Ronhote, Esq Restock Robert Reid, Esq. William Waiter Cargill, Esq. Patricki\Robertson, Esq.,M.P. Charles J. F. Stuart, Esq., Chief Manager. BANKERS j ° £ England. ( The Union Bank of London. The Corporation grant Drafts and negoeiate or collect Bills payable at Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Pondi-herry, Ceylon, Hong-Kong, Shanghai, Yokohama, Singapore, Mauritius, Mel- bourne, and Sydney, on terms wlrch may be ascertained at their office. They also issue Circular Notes and Letters of Credit tor the use of Travellers by the Overland Route. They undertake the agency of parties connected with India, the purchase and sale of Indian Securities, the safe custody or Indian Government Paper, the rectipt of Interest, Dividends, Pay. Pensions, &c., ard the effecting of remittances between the above-mentioned dependencies. They also receive Deposits of :£100 and upwards, repayable at 10 days' notice, and also for longer periods, the terms for which may be ascertained OIl application at their office. Office hours, 10 to 3 Saturdays, 10 to 2. Threadneedie-street, London, 1806. IMPERIAL IIFE INSURANCE COMPANY No. 1, OLD BROAD STREJ1" LONDON, E.C. INSTITUTED 1820. } he distinguishing feature of this Company is perfect security. The amount insured from the commencement exceeds £ 71.500 oOO Trie amount of Claims and returns paid £ 2,300,000 The Proprietors' Capital is £ 750 000 The Fund accumulated from Prewiuinsexceeds"l'o years'of the Premium Income, and 34 per cent, on the Insurances in force. DIRECTORS (18G5). Martin Tucker Smith, Eq., M.P., Chairman Charles Warryatt, Esq., Deputy Chairman 1 nomas ueo. Barclay, Esq. J»ni<3 O. C. Bell, Esq. Charles Cave, Esq. Cave. Bsq. En. Ilenry Chapman, Esq. Henry Davidson, Esq. George Field, Esq. GLOITO Hibbert, Esq. Samuel Hibbert, Esq. Thomas Newman Hunt, Esq. James G. Murdoch, Esq. Frederick Pattison, Esq. G- J. stone Reid, Esq. William it. Robinson, Esq. James Scott. Esq. AUDITORS. Johu IT, AstelJ, Esq., M.P. james Brand, Esq. Paul Butler, Esq. SAMUEL INGALL, Actuary. HE GENERATE PROVinW ASSURANCE co lIfP ANY. (Liin CNIEF ORFTCFS- 370, 81 AN W.C. CAPITAL-I-IAI,F-, ILLIUN. It DIRECTORS. Thomas Hattersley, Esq., Chairman. Job Caudwell, Esq., KR.S.L., Deputy-Chairman. Capt. Geo. Bayly. j W. Paul Clift, Esq. F. Brodigan, Esq., J P. ) Joseph A. Horner, Esq. F.S.S. Alfred Bryatit, Esq. ) Rev. Robert Maguire, M.A. Right Hon. Lord Teynham. -¡, 4.. « PRINCIPAL FEATURES:- Every description of Life Assurance granted'by this Company All Policies are Indisputable, except in eaa.of fraud. Paid-up Policies on equitable terms: Deposit Policies in lieu of fixed sums paid down. Policies made payable during lifetime without extra premiums. Assurances effected for any sum at one-half of the Premium usually charged, without contracting any debt or interest, by the Company's new plan. Special Temperance Section. Special Homoeopathic Section. Special Working Man's Section. Advances made, or extension of time granted, on the Com- pany's Policies to enable Insurers to keep them in force. Immediate and Deferred Annuities or Pensions. Endowments-Adults and Children. All claims are valid within the days of grace, notwithstanding the non-payment of Premium. Prompt payment of claims. Economy in management. Forms of Proposal, Prospectuses and all information may be obtained by post or otherwise on application. HUBERT G. GRIST, F.S.S., General Manager. 'THE BANK of HINDUSTAN, CHINA, and -L JAPAN (Limited). Head Office, 1, "Bank-buildings, Lothburv, London. Capital. £ 4/00,000. Subscribed Capital. 3,696,100. Paid up Capital 024,025. Reserve Fund 120,000. DIRECTORS. CHAIRMAN-JAMES NUGENT DANIELL, Esq. DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN—RICHARD SPOONER, Esq. Woo Frederick Baring, Esq. Jas. Levick, Esq. TtJos. Cotterell, Esq. Sassoon David Sassoon, Esq. Philip Shore Fletcher, Esq. J, Mackrill Smith, Esq. Lieut.-Col. French. Hon. J. F. H. Stuart Wortley. Wm. Harrison, Esq. Henry Young, Esq. GENUKAI, MANAGER-John Ousely, Esq. SECRETARY-R. Swire Tomlin, Esq. BANKERS. The Bank of England. The National Bank. The Alliance Bank (Limited). EDINBURGH BRANCH. DIRECTORS. William Forbes, Esq., of Medwyn. Patrick Arkley, Esq., of Dun in ald. James Mackintosh, Esq., jun., of La Mancha, and late of Calcutta. John A. Macrae, Esq., W.S., 39, Frederick-street, Agent. BRANCHES and AGENCIES. Henry Turner, Esq., Inspector. Bombay, Calcutta, Colombo, Kandy, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yokohama, Singapore, Point de Galle, Manilla, Foo-Chow, Ningpo, Hankow, Nagasaki, Kiukiang, Melbourne, and Sydney. £ 300 TO BE ADVANCED. THE CITY AND COUNTY PERMANENT -1- BUILDING SOCIETY, ENROLLED. Deposit Share? JE20 each, payable in one sum or by instal- ments. Five per cent. compound interest allowed on each pay- ment. No flues. Completed Deposit Shares PARTICIPATE IN THE PROFITS. DIVIDENDS on Completed Deposit Shares PAID HALF- YEARLY. LOANS TO BORROWERS. For periods from ONE to TWENTY YEARS, Repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-Yearly Instalments. The MONTHLY REPAYMENTS for a LOAN of 1:300, To be repaid in 20 years, will be JB2 2s. Gd. „ 15 „ „ 1:2 lis. 3d. 10 „ E3 7S. 6d. 5 £ 5 17s. 6d. The above include principal, interest, and office expenses. OFFICES 22, ESSEX STREET, STRAND, LONDON, W.C. Open from 10 to 4. Where the Prospectus may be obtained or it will be sent post- free to all who enclose one postage stamp. Deposits received at 5 per cent. interest, payable half-yearlyg Withdrawable at short notice. An advance of F,300 to be made at the next Meeting, on 30th April. J. R. MACARTHUR, Manager. "jY'jTAPS, CHARTS, PLANS, INSURANCE 1 A/'K^R KAILWAY ADVERTISEMENTS, OLIO W CARDS, &c., Mounted M ANY STYLK and QUANTITY and AT TIU: I.OWEST TERMS. Tracing and Drawing Paper for Architects, Surveyors, and Engineers carefully mounted. Every description of Mounting. Estimates give MESSRS. THORBCJRN, PLEYDELL STREET, FLEET STREET, E.O. L IBRARY BOOKBINDING. QLOTH BOOKBINDING. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BOOKBINDING Books Bound or Repaired in the Antique style to any ancien pattern or device. Libraries Repaired and Furbished on the premises if desired. MESSRS. TIT OPBUR-N, PLEYDELL STREET, FLEET STREET, E.C. CRICKET CRICKET! CRICKET! T D, BARTLETT and CO., Inventors and Sole • Manufacturers of the REPERCUSSIVE CANE-HANDLK BAT, acknowledged by the best Cricket players to be THE BEsr DRIVING BAT ever used. The Heavy Scores obtained with this Bat in 18G5 sufficiently prove its superior Driving power. WARRANTED NOT to JAR the HAND nor BREAK at the HANDLE. Double and Treble Cane-handle Bats, Match Bats, ruperior finished Wickets, Leg Guards of superior make and finish, Tubular India-rubber Gloves, Bering Books and Paper, and every article used in the game of Cricket. List of Prices free on application. J. D. BARTLETT and CO., Manufacturers and Exporters, 71, WATERLOO ROAD, LONDON. TVINDSOR, and 10 miles round.—Mr. MASON'S LTST of Furnished and Unfurnished RESIDENCES will be forwarded on application. Windsor Estate Agency Offices. \{R. SWAIN'S REGISTER OF TOWN AND COUNTRY RESIDENCES, Furnished and Unfur- nished, Freehold and Leasehold Investments, &c., issued the First Day of Every Month, may be had gratis on application, or per post for one stamp. Particulars of Properties intended for insertion, for which no charge is made, should be forwarded not latcr than the 2Gth of the Month. Auction and Estate Offices, The Lodge, Notting-hill, W. A PRINTED LIST of the HOUSES to be LET (Furnished and Unfurnished) iu the neighbourhood of Hyde-park, Bayswater, Notting-hill, and the Western districts, can be hadg-ratis on forwarding a stamp to J\Icssrs. BAILEY and BURGOYNE, Bayswater Auction and Estate Agency Offices, 21, Archer-street, Westbourne-grove West, and 22, Inverness- road, opposite the Royal Oak. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WILKINSON AND KID D, SADDLERS To HER MAJESTY AND H.R.II. THE PRINCE OF WAI.ES, Have REMOVED their Establishment from the Corner of Park-street, Oxford-street, to 5, HANOVER-SQUARE, W. I (Adjoining the Queen's Concert Rooms). ESTABLISHED 17S0. WARWICK AND SON, Engravers to the Royal ■ Family, Jewellers, and Silversmiths, 124, Regent-street, beg respectfully to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and their friends that they intend makinar a r eduction of LA'per Cent, on all JEWELLERY and PLATED GOODS, purchased for cash during this and the following month, in order to make room for a new stock for the autumn. OPERA AND RACE GLASSES, by TSTEGRETTI and ZAMBRA, 21s. and 42s., in leather case, with rock crystal lenses or in aluminium, 5 guineas and upwards. To be had only at their four establish- ments, 1, Ilatton-garden 59, Cornhill; 122, Regent-street, a7Ad 153, Fleet street. INTED SPECTACLES, Direct from the Maker also every other kind adapted for weak or near sight Elastic Steel Spectacles, 3s. 6d. Tinted ditto, 5s. 6d.; with res Ptbbles, 10s. od. fitting the face accurately by the new process of nicasureinent.-WJJ ITElfO USE, Practical Optician, 8. Co- ventry street, Haymarket (opposite the lateThos. Rubergal's). "OOND'S PERMANENT MARKING INK.— A' The Original Invention, without preparation, is by far the est for marking CRESTS, NAMES, and INITIALS upon House- hold Linen, Wearing Apparel, &c., securing it from loss or mis- take. Price, Is per bottle Sold by E. R. Bond, 10, Bishopsgate street "Within, London, KC" and by all respectable Chemists, Stationers, &e" in the Kingdom. N.B.—Purchasers should be careful to observe the address," 10, B;s-.hopsgate-street Within, E.C. is on the label, without which ha TNLI is not genuine A|1IIE following Persons have been ap- 1 pointed AGENTS for the BRECON COUNTY I'IMES," and through them Papers may be obtained or advertisements ordered //«//—MR. J. L. DAVIES, Chemist aad Stationer. Iluilth— MR. CIlAIlLES SIRKTT, Bookseller.. ftJiai/dtter—Mr. JIUIMAN, Auctioneer. LLTNITTVCERI/—Mas. ltoniuuc, Bookseller. Trediyar—MB.- JKNKINS, Chemist aud Stationer. I le) MKKKNRRN, Stationer. Llanidloes—Mil. J. M. JONus, Stationer. nnjnmmcr—MR. JONES, Stationer. Beaufort—Ma. JONES, Chemist. IhvLJJ MORGAN, Bookseller. GILL, Schoolmaster. Cricthoirefl Mu. THOMAS, Auctioneer and Stationer. UUlldrilldod and XmbrhUje-tm- Wye— Mu. FUAXCIS, Newsagent. Mono AN JAMKS, Shopkeeper. Trentsih Mn. liicJiAKn WATKINS, Shopkeeper. Dnwlois "nÜ Merlfi'ir—Mr. JENKINS, Stationer. "O'difjffitlah—idH. DANIEL JOSB-, Auctioneer. Printed J'or t!;<< Proprietor* Willhm Cl<tri Jjruijii■ y/i (Jornty oj Mnunmntll jsnhlt-clu-tl hj t the Pi-njirn 'tors at Oificc, in l'll> Town uutl Comity of ISrwm, cml uko at 'ike Distrcrf Jyaicivs named uboce.—Mivj 12, ItJOG.

KNIGHTON. THE NATIONAL SCHOOL.-On Friday, the 4th inst., this school was visited by Her Majesty's Inspector, the Rev. B. J. Binns. The scholars, under the able tuition of the schoolmaster, Mr. Hudson, have made excellent progress during the past twelve months, as was evidenced by the ready manner in which they answered all the questions put to them at the exami- nation.