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.Mr. Be F. Feimefatlier on Agriculture. 15 The annual dinner held in connection with the Abergavenny Horse Show was this year held at the ,Greyhound Hotel. Mr. de F, Pennefather (president for the year) occupied the chair, and -was supported by Messrs. H. Williams (Red House), and John Rogers (Monachty) in the vice- ,chairs Rev. W. Booth Corfield, Messrs. Fred <Gardner, John Nesbitt, C. Nesbitt, Addie, J. O. Marsh, J.P., H. C. Evans, John Pritchard, .J. G. Thomas, D. M. Storrer, Iltyd Gardner, W. D. Woodward, John Edwards, P. Burton, Francis, D. Paton, Partridge, W. C. Jones, -etc. Mr. de F. Pennefather (the Unionist Candidate -for the Division), made an interesting speech upon Agriculture. In the course of his remarks, Mr. Pennefather said he was, to a certain extent, a practical farmer himself, and he knew something of the joys of farming and something of its disappointments. Poets and philosophers had "written and said a great deal about the pleasures of anticipation, but he thought that farmers knew a great deal more about anticipation than either poets or philosophers. Unfortunately, they did not know so much about the joys of realisation. They often had the anticipation of success, but -very often the realisation resulted in sorrow. He ;bad known what it was to buy stock, feed it and -tend it, and finally to find that it produced less than it cost, and he did not think he was the only one who had had such an experience. He (Mr. Pennefather) knew what it was to pay rent for land, and try to make the rent out of the land and .a little bit of profit besides. He. therefore, knew where the shoe pinched. He was not going to ipropose any new-fangled remedies, but he thought there was ONE LESSON HE HAD LEARNT, I sand which he thought all farmers would have to learn, if they had not learnt it already. That was that we must all, as far as our circumstances permit, go in tar the best of everything. To raise the best stock, sow the best seed, and use the best implements was undoubtedly the most likely way to make farming a success, Ibut that, unfortunately, implied the possession of capital, and possibly some of the smaller farmers might not be able to carry on farming on those lines. Still, if the best were not possible, he hoped they would endeavour to get the best they could under the circumstances. He thought that shows, such as the one thev had had that day, were very valuable as illustrating what was best for agriculturists to produce. By bringing his stock to such shows the farmer had the advantage of comparing with the best that could be produced in surrounding districts. Going about as he did in a good many different counties, he had come to -the conclusion tbatsufficient importance was not always attached to breeding from the best animals, 'but that such was a wise policy, and that it was worth taking the trouble to pursue, he illustrated by relating the trouble and expense an acquaintance of his bad gone to many years ago in order to procure the stock from which he had "Snaify raised a herd that realised £ 80,000. He hoped that the richer men in country districts would encourage and assist farmers in breeding sthe best class of stock. The difficulty frequently • consisted in sending animals long distances. It was important for Agriculture that really GOOB SIRES OF ALL KINDS I should be available at convenient centres, and that access miga,t be had to them on reasonable terms, and he hoped that the noblemen and gentlemen of the district would not only continue, but extend, their help in regard to that matter. He thought the object of such shows as the one they had attended that day was not that they might win prizes, but that they might have the opportunity ,of comparing their stock. He thought that a point worth horse-breeders bearing in mind was that the military authorities would probably be requiring in the near future a large supply of horses for .mounted infantry purposes. He believed it was now realized that, in addition to big cavalry iiorses, a light, active horse, of moderate size, was -the best kind of horse for mounted infantry, and that it was essential not only to have cavalry, but also to have the means of rapidly transporting large bodies of infantry. He saw no reason why -the farmers of that district should not be able to .breed the type of horse which would probably be required by the Government for that purpose. As far as he could make out, what was likely to be required would be a stout, well bred, active, little horse, about 15 hands. If farmers would breed the right sort of animal for this purpose, they might not only bring a little profit to themselves, íbut might also be conferring a benefit upon the State. Passing from that subject, Mr. Pennefather .-said that it had often struck him as a curious thing that many people spoke of farmers as though they were not men of business. As a matter of €act he believed that a farmer must of necessity "be AS MUCH A BUSINESS MAN as either a commercial man or a manufacturer. "CalculattonB of an kinds entered into the farmer's ,daily life, and he had to consider the value of -everythil1, including the scientific value of -various kinds of seeds and fertilizers. They had, Tn fact, to work not only with their hands but with ,their brains, and he was sure that the farmers of "Oreat Britain were as capable of doing this as any other men in the world. He thanked them for the honour they had conferred upon him in electing him as their president for that year, and "Was extremely grateful to them, not only for 'that but for the kind words they had spoken of him "that night and the manner in which those words ■ had been received. He assured them that if he could at any time be of any assistance to them he -would be only too delighted to do what he could for them, and this whether he happened to be <elected as their political representative or not. Mr. Pennefather afterwards expressed his gratification at having won a couple of prizes at their show, and intimated that he did not intend to take the prizes out of the district, but bad "decided to contribute the amount won towards the -Abergavenny Cottage Hospital. A B Carli-s A,$i THP, CYCLISTS' CHAMPION.—At the <th"t ih Cef3an Conference complaint was made nac ttiere were too many Sunday amusements, Ware' 8(°R«VCyclin&' aud Suuday PaPers- Bishop wuld not r/°W*i,1-Foruess), declared that he Cyclin„ and w^vdiffereuce in principle between Snv ?eonle h?T*> and was sure tbat a S°°d sreatlv beiUfit«i"Worked duiing the week, were spiritually, by a run iK?"!?11* "Hf 8°d Be a^8e.,ed that oyo.L^S&c^ed church C°"ntry

Primrose League Demonstration at Pontypool. 1. I SPORTS AND COMPETITIONS IN THE PARK. AN ENJOYABLE GATHERING. I The local habitations of the Primrose League held their Summer Meeting in Pontypool Park, on Thursday, and the weather being delightfully fine, and a programme of events having been prepared which testified to the ingenuity of the orgauizers, there was a very large gathering of Leaguers" and others, and the outing was unanimously voted a great success. It was estimated that there were about 10,000 people present. The Park itself (kindly lent for the occasion by Mr J. C. Hanbury, J.P., D.L.) is an attraction to lovers of nature, with its pleas- ing undulations and its beautiful woods—a charming spot reserved from the surrounding industrial spoliation, speaking from an aesthetic point of view. But here, in addition, were competitions arranged, which, while they tested the artistic sense, the mechanical skill, and the physical endurance of the competitors, were well calculated to gain the appreciation and enlist the interest of the onlookers, as well as excite their mirth by comical appearances and untoward occurrences. The Committee, however, had darkness hovering over them ere the programme was o'er, and had, consequently,' to exercise the right which the rules presciently provided them with of deleting two or tbree of the items. No gathering of this sort would, of course, be complete without iniisic, and, instrumentally, this was charmingly provided by the Poutypool Town Band (under the baton of that able conductor. Mr. S. T. Roderick), while the vocal part was pleasingly contributed by Eos Brycheiniog (Mr. Jno. Thomas) and his Male Voice Party from Blaenavon. Amongst those present were Mr. deF. Pennefather (Unionist candidate for North Monmouthshire), Mr. Iltyd Gardner (Unionist candidate for West Monmouthshire), and the majority of the following OFFICIALS Judges of Cycle Parade—Mrs. H. Sandford, Miss C. Butler, Miss A. M, E. Lindsay, Mr. I. Butler, Major D. E. Williams, and Major H. D. Griffiths. Judges of Sports, &c.-Dr. A. B. Avarne, Mr. 1. Butler, Mr. F. H. Davies, Colonel P. G. Pcnnymore, Major D. E. Williams, Major H. D. Griffiths, Captain Parkhurst, Captain Sale, Lieutenant B. Williams, Dr. C. P. Skrimshire, Messrs. L. E. Webb, A. A. Williams, J. Lockyer, and J. Williams, Veterinary Surgeon. Judges of Timbering Competition—Messrs. J. Brace (Albion), W. Davies (Llauhilleth), and D. Rees (Llanerch). Clerks of the Course—Messrs. A. B. Butler, W. Jones, and H. B. E. Jones. Starter-Mr. A. H. Babbidge. Hon. Sec.—Mr. V. R. Narracott. Committee-Miss C. Butl?r, Miss A. M. E. Lindsay, Mrs. B. C. Williams, Rev. W. J. C. Lindsay, Captain Sale, Major D. E. Williams, Messrs. A. B. Butler, B. C. Bowen, A. H. Babbidge, H. J. Duck, F. Gardner, L. Walden, D. Whent, M. Williams, L. E. Webb, A. A. Williams, J. E. Woolley, W. Jones, and H. B. E. Jones. The programme opened with A CYCLE PARADE. I (Open; fancy costumes; decorated maohines). The prizes were awarded as follow Ladies: 1st, 13s. Miss L. Lockyer (Italian girl, with tambourine, bicycle florally decorated); od, 10s., Mibs Pullin (Britannia) 3rd, 5s., Miss Florrie Purchase (Union Jack). Gentlfmen :-Ist, 15s., H. Gunn (Chinese, carry- ing sunshade, machine artistically decorated wi:h lauterns, &c.); 2ud, 10s., W. T. Davies (Chinese Boxer, machine florally decorated) 3rd, 5s., Willie Jones (Khaki Bugler Boy). Ray's Special (Advt), £1 Is., A. G. Babbidge (wearing bonnet and washerwoman's dress, and carrying scrubbing board; Ray's posters and boxes decorated the machine). H. Simmonds also hud a good show. BICYCLE GYMKHANA. I EGG AND Spoow.-Ladies': 1st. 10s., Misa Louie Webb; 2nd, 7s. 6d., Miss Pnllin 3rd, 5s., Miss Sissy Harvey. Gentlemen First beat Trevor Phillips; 2nd, H. Simmonds; 3rd, A. H. Biases. Second heat: 1st, H. C. Powell; 2nd, E. H. Rees; 3rd, A. G. Babbidge. Final—1st, Bissex; 2nd, Simmonds; 3rd, Babbidge. OBSTACLE RACE (Open).—The programme ran thus: "Oompetitions to surmount various difficult amusing obstacles placed at convenient intervals on the course." At least one competitor (M r, G. E. Blandford) will now fail to see where one of the "amusing obstacles" "came in," for he unfortunately completely buckled up the front wheel of his now Dursley-Pedersen machine. In attempting to run up a plank, set see-saw fashion, be ran right into the sup- porting cross plank. Others came to grief there, too, the "jump" not being taken with sufficient care. The final heat was as follows :-Ist, 10s., F. W. Furlow; 2nd, 7s. 6d., Walter Cad by 3rd, 5s., T. Phillips extra, H. Simmonds. BENDING (OB WINDING) RACE (OPEN).-Competi- tors to ride in and out between six poles (6 feet high, and 8 feet apart) and in a limited space on each side, without touching a post: Ladies 1st, 108., Miss S. Harvey; 2nd, 7s. 6d., Miss L. Lock- yer 3rd, 5s., Miss Polly Hill, Gentlemen—1st, W. H. Powell, 2nd, H. Simmonds 3rd, W. G. Far. The ladies especially found this a most diffi- cult competition, and had to be given a second chance, taking two posts for each bend instead of one. UMBRELLA RACE (Open). Competitors to ride to a point, dismount, pick up and open umbrella, re- mount, and proceed to winning post with umbrella open and carried over riaht shoulder. Ladies: 1st, 10s., Miss L. Webb; 2nd. 7s. 6d., Miss S. Harvey; 3rd, 5s., Miss L. Lockyer. Gentlemen first heat: 1st, H. Simmonds 2nd, G. F. Orlidge. Second heat: 1st, F. W. Furlow; 2nd, R. Etheridge. Third beat: 1st, T. Phillips; 2nd, H C. Powell. Fourth heat: 1st, W. E. W. Byrde 2nd, E. Sadler. Final: 1st, Furlow; 2nd, Powell; 3rd, Etheridge. GRETNA GREEN RACE (Open). Gentlemen mount, ride half-way down the course, take up lady on step of machine, or otherwise, and return. Ladies 1st, 10s., Miss L. Webb; 2nd, 7H. 6d., Miss Pullin 3rd, 5s., Miss Sissy Harvey. Gentleman 1st, A. H. Bissex 2nd, T. Phillips 3rd, W G. Farr. MATHEMATICAL RACE (Open). Competitors mount with sealed envelope containing an addition sum, ride to a point on course, dismount, band envelope to lady or gentleman, who will open it, calculate Rum, write the answer, return it to com- petitor, who completes the course. Ladies: 1st, 10s.. Miss L. Webb 2nd, 7s. Gd., Miss Polly Hill 3rd. Miss L. Lockner. Gentlemen First heat: 1st, S. Furlow 2nd, W. E. W. Bryde. Second heat: let, A. H. Bissex; 2nd, T. Phillips. Third heat: 1st, H. C. Powell;,2nd, R. Etheridge. Final: 1st, Powell; 2nd, Phillips; 3rd, Etheridge. LLOYD LINDSAY RACE (open). Competitor to ride to a point, break one of a row of bottles on a cross bar with stones, and return. Ladies: 1st, 10s Miss L. Webb 2nd, 7s. 6d., Miss Pullin 3rd, Mi«s L. Lockyer. Gentlemen, 1st, H. C. Powell; 2, H. Simmonds 3rd, F. W. Furlow. TUG OF WAR (Open).—Teams of eight a-side 1st, E2, John Johns' team, Abertillery; 2nd, Xl, Mr. W. Tew's team, Pontypool. TUG OF WAR (Primrose League).—Blaenavon beat Blaina Abertillery beat Blaenavon and also Griffithstown lor Panteg). First prize, J62, therefore, went to Abertillery; 2nd, £1, to Blaenavon, and an extra was given to Griffithstown. The popular candidate (Mr. I. Gardner) formed one of the strong Abertillery team, and as his side ran away with their opponents, one of the spectators shouted out his compliments and expressed the hope-which, needless to say, was heartily applauded—that that was the way Mr. Gardner would get into Parliament. PONY RACE (Catch Weights); about a mile.— 1st prize, £ 5 2nd, £ 1. In consequence of the number of entrants, and as a safeguard to the public, the race was run in beats-surely, a unique occurrence that. The event excited the utmost interest, and the racing was good. In the first heat H. F. Edwards' Doris (Globe Hotel, Poutypool) had the best of matters, and was easily first, although for a couple of laps, Miss M. Morgan's Buttercup (Usk), jockeyed by Harold Morgan, led the way. The staying power of the former told, however, and Buttercup came in second, with Thomas Morgan's Saucy Boy (Pontypool) third. In the second heat A. Gwillims Novice (Bridge Farm, Poutrilas) showed its value, and taking things comfortably won first place with comparative ease, Tommy Atkins' Diamond Jubilee (Pontypool) coining in second | W. Fletcher up), with T. Nelmes* Nau-y (Blaenavon), in close attendance. In the final Novice beat Doris without any big effort, and these two took the prize- money, Buttercup, though running pluckily and doing well for her size, coming in third a long way behind. The results of the timbering competitions were not obtainable when our representative left at a late hour of the day. Subsequently, Mr. de F. Pennefather, in dis- tributing the prizes to the successful competitors, congratulated all concerned upon the grand weather, excellent entries, the splendid competitions, and the record attendance. There was only one drawback, he said, and that was that there were many faces absent—the faces of their friends and fellow townsmen who were now serving their Queen and country in South Africa. (Applause.) He trusted, however, now that Kruger had fled and that the British arms had proved their supremacy, soon to see them back amongst them once more. (Hear, hear). He concluded his remarks by moving a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. J. C. Hanbury for his kindness in lending the grounds that afternoon. Mr. F. Gardner seconded, and the vote was enthusiastically carried.

The Crisis in China. The Dailil Telegraph special correspondent has sent a detailed and most interesting description from Pekin of the entrance of the Allied Troops into the Forbidden City. He pays The most imposing historic pageant of the century, marking, perhaps, the eud of Chinese civilisation and the beginning of the unknown, has just unrolled itself before the eyes of the world under uncommonly impressive conditions. To the accompaniment of the flourish of trumpets, the strains of bagpipes, and national songs chanted in chorus, the West has hurled defiance at the East; formal possession has been taken of the Forbidden City, wherein heretofore foreign devils" were prohibited from entering; the land and sea forces of the Allies have marched through the hallowed grounds, pried into the hidden corners, and made the welkin ring with their cheers. Yesterday the entire Forbidden City was carefNily scrutinised, and elaborate precautions were adopted against unpleasant surprises. Last night many houses were burnt down, and when we started, at seven in the morning, one of the splendid arched gates leading to the Palace was blazing. The gathering of the clans took place in a large space between the burning arch and the next portal, the Indian and Japanese troops attracting universal attention by their martial gait and demeanour. I envy the English their splendid Orientals," exclaimed a Russian officer to his general. Others commented sarcastically on the discord existing among the international forces here. The boom of cannon announced the beginning of the march, and I accompanied the diplomatic body, getting in first. The Russians led the way, arrayed in white smocks and carrying banners with embroidered images of saints. Then came the Japanese, in gallant and splendid form; next the British, Americans, French, and Germans. We proceeded through the numerous portals, with their massive wooden doors leading to courts and squares with grassy swards; up the granite stairs, trampling the graven demons down on the flag-paved alleys, through whose crevices grew rank weeds and scorched grass-tufts; past curious columns, arches, architraves, bronze tortoises, stone dragons, artistic elephants, yellow sedan- chairs, and under domes and rafters fretted with weird barbaric shapes. Neglect was writ large in the dust, dirt, and decay which everywhere were visible windows with tattered paper panes instead of glass, roofs semi-dismantled, walls needing repair, the Imperial apartments filled with pigeon feathers, even the throne in the reception room was faded, and and air of stuffiness was evident in the Yellow Sacred Chamber, which is adorned with an inscription in a former Emperor's handwriting. In various parts of the Forbidden City stood withered, wizen-faced, statuesque Chinese, like Rip Van Winkles startled from their dreams. There is nothing fresh, neat, or modern in the city. The few flowers might be opiates, which had sent all the inmates to sleep ages ago. When the Russians reached the end of the march vociferous cheers rent the air. They then waited for the Japanese, British, and Americans, who all defiled solemnly past General Linevitch. He several times told his men to cheer heartily the British troops, but when the French appeared, looking less martial than the rest, he ordered a military band to go forth to meet them. striking up the Marseillaise." When the ceremony was over I learned that a Chinaman had exclaimed, Europe has profaned China's sacred symbols. It remains still to desecrate the graves, but the Chinese cannot be born again." As we were leaving the Forbidden City numerous bands of Russians and others, military and civil, overran the Imperial apartments where gold, silver, jade, jewels, ornaments, and porcelain were stored up. They broke open the chests of drawers and doors, looting everything they could carry away, and much they could not. The British officers compelled several civilians to disgorge their plunder. The Commander-in-Chief of one great Power assured me to-day that the work of the troops was finished, and that the task of the diplomatists must now begin. Looting and similar acts," he added, "cannot further the cause of civilisation and religion." The Chinese problem must be solved in Europe."

If'' -y- CADBURY'S COCOA is absolutely pure, being entirely free from kola, malt, hops, alkali, or any foreign admixture. Caution The public should insist on having CADBURY'S—sold only in Packets and Tins, as other Cocoas are often substituted for the sake of —extra profit.

Abergavenny Horse Show and I Agricultural Association. i>, THE PRIZE LIST. The show of Thursday week last, was the most successful held since 1894, both as to the number and quality of the entries, and the attendance in fact, the number present exceeded that at any previous meeting of the Association, which, by-the- bye, has been established since 1844. Amongst the carriages of every description lining the southern portion of the ring were those of the Marquess of Abergavenny, Lord Tredegar, Col. the Hon F. C. Morgan, M.P., Lord Glanusk, Sir Henry Mather-Jackson, Bart., Lieut-Colonels J. S. and W. H. Wheeley, Ur, R. Herbert, M.F.H.; Sir Walter Smyth, Mr. Codrington Crawshay, Mr. Bosauquet, Mr. F. P. J. Hanbury-Williams, His Honour Judge Owen, Colondl Mansel, Maindiff Court; Mr. de P. Pennefather C >lonel Sturt. Mrs. Barneby, Mr. Gwyn Holford, Colonel Bradney, Rev. Booth Corfield, Dr. S. H. Steel, Mr. J. O Marsh, J.P., Mr. Evan Jones, Mardy Park and their respective parties. The hunter classes have improved wonderfully during the past three years, and the judges of the agricultural horses said they had never seen a better lot at any show. They were as sound a& though they had all been examined by the veterinary before coming into the ring. The sheep classes were good, but a little too much mixed. The Hereford cattle were of very high quality. The following is THE PRIZE LIST. HORSES. Thoroughbred Nag Stallion: 1st, Clytha Stud Farm, Loch Rosque 2nd, Ur. D. M. Price, Builth, Errand Boy. Brood Mare: 1st. Mr. James Straker, Aberga- venny, Coluiubiiie 2nd, Mr. Owen Beynon, near Chepstow, Lady Tavoa r, Mr. Rowland Foristier-Walker, Castleton, Cardiff. Julia. For the best sucker: 1st, Mr. William Lewis, Penrose, Raglan, h.c, Trooper. Yearling nag colt, gelding or filly: 1st, Mr. William Till, Treworgan. Ross, Will-of-the- Wisp; 2nd. Mr. Owen Beynon, The Skipper; r, Mr. John Prichard, Abergavenny. Two-year-old nag gelding or filly 1st, Messrs. John and Nixon Gray, Chaldean's Stud Farm, St Fagan's, Cardiff. Gendarme 2nd; 2nd, Rt. Hon. Lord Tredegar, Tredegar Park, Newport, Acrobat; r, Mr. John Pritchard, De Wet. Three-year-old nag gelding or filly 1st. Messrs John and Nixon Gray, Huntsman 2nd, Mr Owen Beynon, Gertie B; r, Mr. Owen Beynon, Taffy. Four-year-old nag gelding or filly; 1st, Messrs. John and Nixon Gray, Blarney 2nd, Mr. Thomas Henry Whiteman, Ashton Court, Leominster; r, Air. Ed. Curre, Itton Court, Chepstow, Uriah h.c, Mr. Albert A. Lewis, Priory Farm, Monmouth, Silver King. Hunter, or nag gelding or filly, likely to become a hunter 1st, Mr. Ed. Curre, Uriah: 2nd, Mr. Owen Beynon, Gertie B r, Mr. Owen Beynon, Taffy. Harness horse: 1st, Messrs. John and Nixon Gray, Taffiuo; 2nd, Mr. Thomas Nicholas, Aber. gavenny, Margam Squire; r, Dr. Iiutherfoord Harris, Louise c, Mr. de Pennefather, Sir John. Harness horse 1st, Air. J. H. Merrick. Lord Hereford; 2nd, Mr. Albert A. Lewis, Major; r, Messrs. R. P. Culler and Co., Limited, Aberga- venny, Joe. For the best cob 1st, Mr. C. R Gray, Lady Flash 2nd. Mr. de F. Penuefather, Soda; r, Mr. Victor F. Bosanquet, Abergavenny, Beau; h.c, Eastman's Limited, Abergavenny, Nancy: c, Miss F. M. Daubeny, Tilly; c, B. N. W. W. Powlett, Penyworlod, Abergavenny, The Nun. For the best pony: 1st, Dr. A. L. Tatham, Abergavenny, Black Drop; 2nd, Mrs. Herbert, Clytha, Little Titbit. For the best cob or pony: 1st, Mr. Ed. Curre, Floppy 2nd, Mr. Victor F. Bosauquet, Beau r, Mr. Alfred E. VV, Darby, Shrewsbury, Nesseliffe; c. Messrs. John and Nixon Gray, Taffy; c, Mr. A. G. Fennell, Cardiff. Lord Bute. For the best tandem team 1st, Messrs. John and Nixon Grey's Taffy and Taffiuo 2nd, Mr. de F. Pennefather's Brandy and Soda; c. Mr. F. Summers' Champagne Charlie, and The Toff. TRADESMEN'S CLASSES. Single harness (mare or gelding) 1st, Messrs. Eastmans. Limited 2nd, Messrs. J. G. Thomas and Sons; r, Messrs. Eastmans, Limited; h.c, Messrs. R. P. Culley and Co. Hunter of any age 1st, Messrs. John and Nixon Gray's Colonel; 2nd, Mr. J. T. Rogers' How Capel; c, Lord Tredegar's Charles Surface. Hunter (mare or gelding) 1st, Mr. E. Curre's Chesterfield; 2nd, Mr E. Curre's Sir George; h.c, Mr A. M. Pilliner's Solomon; c, Lord Tredegar's Charles Surface. Hunter of any atze: 1st, Mr E. Curre's Chester- field; 2nd, Ur J. T. Rogers' How Capel; r, A. M. Pilliner's Solomon; c, Lord Tredegar's Charles Surface. Huuter of any age: 1st. Messrs John and Nixon Gray's Bertram 2nd, Messrs John and Nixon Gray's Blarney r, Mr T. H. Whiteman. Hunter of any age: lst, Mr E. Curre's Mr Porter; 2nd, Mr E. Curre's Uriah r, Mr J. T. Rogers' Fawley; h.c, Mr W. Till's Brunette. JUMPING. For the best performance over the course 1st, Miss Brookley, Moor Hull, Maddeley, Staffs.; 2nd, Mr J. Treuchard's Spider; 3rd, Mr W. Grundy, Worcestershire. A sweepstakes of tea shillings each, with j64 added, for the best performer over the course 1st, Mr C. D. Phillips, Rufiis 2nd, Mr C. F. Craw- shay 3rd, Mr. W. C. Jones, Fox Catcher. CART HORSES. Three-year-old cart mare or gelding: 1st, Mr Benjamin Perry, If ton, Chepstow, Ifcon Ruby 2nd. Mr G. H. Williams. Coedygoras, St Melons, Glamorgan Fashion r, Mr Evan Pritchard, Nanty. derri Farm, Llantillio Crossenny, Diamond; h.c, Mr C. J. Francis' c, Mr W. Beer, Highmead, near Abergavenny, Highmead Priucess. Two-year-old cart gelding or filly 1st, Mr J. Ferneyhougb, Lawns, Grosmont, Monuow Star 2nd, Messrs Lewis and Son, New House, Llangibby, Mon.; h.c., Mr Henry Williams's Birt. Yearling cart colt, gelding or filly: lst, Messrs George Townsend and Sons, Castle Farm, Raglan 2nd, Messrs Townsend and Sons, r, Mr Henry Yojrath, h.c, Mr Francis' c, Mr W. H. Collins, Ffos Farm, near Abergaveuny. Cart mare and foal: 1st, Mr J. Ferneyhough's Brierley Belle 2nd, Messrs Townsend and Sons r, Messrs Townsend and Sons h.c, Mr Evan Pritchard Princess; c, Air H. Yorath's Stout: c, Mr James Jones, Penrhiw, Llangenny, Jolly Whitelegs. Cart mare or gelding: 1st, Mr Thomas Griffiths, Maesberran, Llani.hony 2nd, Mr Cartwright Maddocks, Park Lattice, near Abergavenny r, Mr Wm. Denner, Trebinkin Farm, near Abergavenny h.c. Mr James Morgan, Penypark Farm, near Aber- gavenny, Short; c, Mr Henry iuiipo, Sunny Bank, Griffithstown, Birt. Pair of cart mares or geldings 1st, Messrs G. Townsend and Sons, Stout aud Bright: 2nd, Messrs G. Townsend and Sons, Bounce and Brown r, Mr Henry Knipe, Birt and Prince c, Mr J. Ferney- hough, Brierley Bell and Monnow Blaze. Cart Stallion: 1st, Mr Henry Miles, Longtown, Young Bold Bruiser; 2nd, Mr James Jones, Farmer's Boy r, Mr R. Newton Jackson, Glen Monuow, Blackbroo-ke-Harold. Cart foal: Mr G. Townsend and Sons 2nd, Mr Wm. Beer. Bar None Victor II r, Mr G. Town- send and Sons c, Mr James Jones. Colt or filly foaled in 1900: 1st, Mr W. Beer; h.c, Bar None Victor II 2nd, Mr W. Morgan Mr W. E. Matthews. CATTLE. Bull, cow, and offsprinar: Mr Jas. Howell's Duffryn 2nd, Mr H. W. Taylor's Sorcerer. Hereford stock bull: 1st, Mr Rees Keene's Rokeby, 2nd, Mr Jas. Howell's Duffryn Mr Evan Prichard's Steel Plate. Yearling bull of any breed: let, Mr A. E. Hill's Guardsman 2nd Mr A. E. Hill's Lord Tredegar r and h.c, Mr D. Jones, Duffryn. Yearling Hereford Bull, (local); 1st, Mr Rees Keene's Rooinek; 2nd, Mr D. Jones; r, Mr H. Williams' Raymond. Shorthorned bull of any age: lat, Rev. W. Booth Corfield's Devonport; 2ud, Col. Ivor Herbert, Llanarth Court; r, Mr H. Knipe's Charlie. Hereford bull calf: Mr H. W. Taylor 2nd, Mr Rees Keene's Roberts; r Mr H. Williams's Henry Esmond. Two in cows milk let, Mr D. Jones 2nd, Mr D. Jones; r and he. Mr H. Williams's Dorothy Drew c. Mr W. D. Woodward's Paragon Lass. Pair of two-year-old heifers: 1st, Mr D. Jones 2nd, Mr J. Howells; r, Mr Morgan Divid. Pair of yearling heifers: Mr W. C. Jones's Pink and Blossom; 2nd, Mr J. Howell; r and h.c, Mr David Morgan. t Pair of steers: 1st, Mr J. Rogers. Hereford 2nd, Mr David Morgan r and h.c, Mr J. Rogers. Pair of steers: 1st, Mr A. E. Griffiths, Pentwyn, Walterstone, Hereford 2nd, Mr Henry Williams r. Mr Morgan David. Puir of two-year-old heifers 1st, Mr J. Howells; 2nd, Mr E. Morgan; 3rJ, Mr W. C. Jones. SHEEP. Best ram: 1st, Mr Thomas Jones, Brooklyn, Talybont-on-Usk 2nd, Samuel Smith. Ryland r r and h c, vol. Ivor Herbert, C.B., C.M.G., Shrop- shire. Yearling ram 1st, Mr Valentine Parsons, South- hrook, near Chepstow, Oxford Downs r 2nd, Mr. Samuel Smith, Ryland r; r, Col. Ivor Herbert. Ram lauib 1st. Mr Valentine Parsons; 2nd, Mr Samuel Smith, Ryland r r, Col Ivor Herbert, Shropshire r h c, Mr C. Maddocks, Shropshires. Five ewes: 1st, Col. Ivor Herbert; 2nd, Mr T'iijrrias Jones; r and h-c, Rev. W. Booth Corfield, •Sr.ropshires r, Mr Samuel Smith. Fivp. yearling ewes Ist, Mr. Valentine Parsons 2nd, Mr. Valentine Parsons r, Mr. Tho. Jones. Five ewe lambs: 1st, Col. Ivor Herbert; 2ud, Mr. W. L. Rogers. PIGS. Breeding sow: 1st, Col. Ivor Herbert. Sow Rev. W. Booth Corfield. Stock boar: 1st, Rev. W. Booth Corfield 2nd, Clytha Stud Farm. Stock boar: 1st, Dr. Rutherfoord Harris, Berk. shire 2nd, Clytha Stud Farm. Cottager's pi: 1st, Mr. Charles Taylor, Crispen Cottage, Llauthewy Rhydderch; 2nd, Mr. D. Pugh, 4, Union-road, Abergavenny. DRESS., D POULTR1, EGGS, BUTTER AND CHEESE. Pair of dressed fowls 1st, Miss I. Watkins 2nd, Miss Parker 3rd, Mrs. Addis. Pair of ducks: Mrs. G. R. Jones 2nd, Miss Parker; 3rd, Mrs. Ellaway. Twelve hen eggs (white) 1st, Miss Katie Beer, Highmead, Llauvair, cross-bred farmyard fowls 2nd, Miss S. A. Williams, mougrels; 3rd, Miss J. Powell. Twelve hen eggs (coloured); 1st, Miss S. A. Williams; 2nd. Mrs. S. Townsend; 3rd, Mrs. Addis r, Miss Isabella Watkins. Two lbs fresh slightly salted butter in lib blocks: 1st, Miss Williams, Taiycoed; 2nd, Miss Parker 3rd, Miss S. J. Beswick, Talycoed Court; h.c. Miss Isabella Watkins. Three Caerphilly cheese No entry. HOUSE-SHOEING COMPETITION. For the best shoeing of a cart horse: 1st, Mr. Lewis, Panteg second prize divided between Mr. J. C. Morris, Triley Bridge, and Mr. R. Baker, Abertillery 3rd, Mr. Frank Thomas, The Hendre. j

Monmouthshire County Cricket Club. THE SEASON'S RECORD. I Matches played, nine; won, four; lost, two drawn, three. Two of the drawn games were in favour of the club and one against. BATTING AVERAGES. -4^ 03 GJ O m 3 a »-< 05 150 Oo 3 JS g ei 0 ê 8 M e Silverlock 15 2 lOG 589 37.8 ClivePhillips. 3 0 38 89 29.2 G. LI. Lloyd 12 1 80 309 28.1 F.Rees. 9 0 64 204 23.3 R. H Williams 3 0 34 64 21.1 F. Phillips 3 2 12* 21 21 A. Butler 3 0 36 56 18.2 J. R. Porter 7 1 43 113 18.3 P. C. Phillips. ]4 0 66 242 17.4 E S. Phillips 3 0 36 50 16.2 W- O. Hudden 14 0 41 218 15.8 Hogg 12 1 37 167 15.2 L. F. Stedman 14 3 29 156 14.2 G. F. Harding 5 0 26 68 13.3 Steeples. 72 7 13* 49 9.4 Major Wynyard 4 0 12 37 9.1 G.Edmunds. 6 1 2(i 41 8.1 Mayes 13 0 23 95 7.4 *Si,-nifies iiot out. The following played less than three innings :-Dr Tathaw, 112 and 19; J. W. M'Kay, 9. -BOWLING AVERAGES. O. M. R. W. Aver. R. H. Williams 5 0 28 3 9 .1 W. C. Hudden 21 2 103 6 17. 1 Steeples. 290.1 56 S66 48 18. 2 Silverlock 242.4 35 837 42 19.39 Hogg 42 11 102 5 20. 2 J. R. Porter 113 15 380 16 23.12 L.F. Stedman 61.5 12 246 10 24. 6 Mayei 39 10 103 3 34. 1

Cricket. LLANGIBBY v. PONTHIR. I This match was played at Llangibby on Saturday, and ended in a draw. Had time permitted tbe home team would undoubtedly have won. Score :— LLAXGIBRY. H. A. Williams, b E. Williams I Jos. Walker, b G. Ford 29 Tom Lewis, b W. Ford. 6 W. Stockham, b Q. Ford 6 H. C. Davies, c Jones, b W. Ford 19 W, Lewis, b W. Ford 8 A. Williams, c Hill, b E. Williams. 0 Wren, c Ford, b Ford 4 C. Aldor, l.b.w., b W. Ford 1 L. Bevan, b W. Ford 0 W. E. Kennett, not out 1 Extras 7 82 POXTH1R. W. White, b J. Walker 0 W. Ford, b H. C. Davies 8 J. Rogers, b H. C. Davies 1 Pritchard, not out 8 E. Williams, run out o W. Hill, o Wren, b W. Lewis o E. Morgan, b W. Lewis. 2 G. Ford, not out 5 Extras 5 I Total for six wickets.29 W. Morgan, R. Jones, F. Morgan to bat.

TRANSVAAL. COLLAPSING. Lord Roberts telegraphing from Maehadodorp yesterday, says :-Buller occupied Spitzkop and found three hundred thousand pounds of Boer supplies. laii Hamilton has reached Waterva- onder. Rundle has arrived at Bethlehem. Hart has re-occupied Potchefstroom. Clements has driven back Delarey to the north of Magatiesburg, inflicting forty casualties. Kru- 11 ger has fled to Loreuco Marques, and Botha owing to ill-health has given over command of Boer army to Viljoen. Lord Roberts further telegraphs Boers at- tacked Eugiueers,escorted by LN; iueteenthliussars, near Crocodile River. Engineers have returned, but no news of escort. Boers threatened that if English al!ain evacuated Bethlehem, they would burn all English houses. Hart surprised Boers at Potchefstroom by forced marches. When some Boers rode out of town at dawn, they were made prisoners, others were knocked over in trying to escape, and remainder rushed back into town, where they were arrested. I ASSISTING THE TEANSVAAL. NEW YORK, Friday. Mr. Thielkuhl, formerly in the Uuited States patent office, accused Mr. Webster Davies, another former United States Official, of originating scheme for raising recruits to assist I the Transvaal. I INSPECTED HIS STATUE. CAPETOWN, Thursday Night. President Kruger yesterday inspected the statue of himself recently removed from Pretoria to Delagoa Bay.

I- CHINA. INDEMNITY CLAIMS. ROME, Thursday. Italian Government will limit demand for Chinese indemnity to one and a half million sterling. Vatican indemnity claim, however, is estimated nearly two millions and a half. Vati- can presents its demand through French Government.

1- [TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.] THE INDIAN FAMINE. NEW YORK, Friday. Chairman of American Belief Committee in India has cabled home that a multitude will die of famine and plague, if American aid fails. FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT. Great Northern Passenger train which shunted at St. Neots last night, ran violently 11 into buffer stops. American named John Edward Jennings was killed. South out 474. I Stocks. Stocks unsettled.

Bazaar at Tredegar. On Wednesday afternoon Lord Tredegar opened a Bazaar at the Drill-ball, Tredegar, organised for the purpose of paying off the debt on the Oakfield- road English Congregational Church, and was heartily welcomed by Dr G. A. Brown, Mr C. Dauncey, the Rev. A. Barrett, members of the district council, and a large number of represent- ative men. His Lordship said he did not pretend to be well versed in the principles of the congregational section of the Church, but he believed the adherents of that denomination professed to be really the first and and most primitive section of the Christian Church. A distinguished Frenchman who visited their coun- try for the purpose of giving his opinion of the English, said they were a most religious people— they had one hundred and one religions, and only one soup. (Laughter). That was very severe on Englishmen, but they had been judged in the light of a Frenchman's ideas. He (Lord Tredegar) con- sidered it complimentary, and it proved that the English people displayed a deeper interest in their religion than in their cookery. (Applause.) That universal interest in religion had resulted in the establishment of the numerous sections. Their dis- tinguished member (Sir William Harcourt) would be better able to explain that matter than he, because he had taken up that role. On the motion of Alderman H. Bowen, secondel by the Rev. M. H, Roberts (pastor), a cordial vote of thanks was given Lord Tredegar for bis presence, and, in replying, his Lordship said the function of opening that bazaar was in the cause of religion, and thitt was one of the reasons why he bad put himself to a little inconvenience in attending. (Applause.) He welcomed any attempt to raise another place of worship in any locality with which he was connected. (Applause, His lordship was afterwards entertained to luncheon in the bazaar, and a brisk business was carried on during the day. Lord Tredeg&a has generously made a gift (at a nominal rental of £ per annum) of Bedwellty Park, 28 acres in extent, to the town of Tredegar.

SOLICITOR SENT TO PENAL SERVITCDE.—Thomas Dale, 56, solicitor, was sentenced at the Old Bailey to seven years' penal servitude for fraud in connection with some home property and mis- appropriation as trustee under a will. AT TON COURT BREWERY COMPANY (LIMITED).— At the sixty-ninth half-yearly general meeting of the shareholders of the Alton Court Brewery Company (Limited), Boss, a dividend at the rate of 8 per cent., free of Income-tax, was declared for t the half-year ended June 30th, 1900.

Pretoria Prisoners. The Press Association says the War Office on Wednesday published a statement from Lord Roberts covering the proceedings of a Court of Inquiry on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war at Pretoria. The Court, having carefully considered the evidence, so far as it relates to the allegations contained in the letter of Lieutenant-Colonel Hunt, R.F.A., dated 7th June, 1900, are of opinion Firstly, that the treatment of the officers of the Imperial Army who were prisoners of war appears on the whole to have been fairly good. Secondly, that tho treatment of some of the Colonial prisoners was severe and unjustifiable, inasmuch as they were thrown into a common gaol and not treated as ordinary prisoners of war. Thirdly, that the non-commissioned officers and men were very badly fed and the scale of diet (which was not even adhered to) was in the matter of meat a starvation ration. Fourthly, that religious ministration was sparingly granted. Fifthly, that the general treatment of sick 'prisoners was very t, bad, and has not been exaggerated, and that there is no doubt the prevalence of sickness and the many deaths which occurred amongst the prisoners were attributable to the gross neglect of the most ordinary sanitary precautions.—Signed at Pretoria, June 24tb. W. E. BRIGGS, Lt.-Col. Second Hampshire Regiment. E. HERAPATH, Major Second Lincolnshire Regiment. ANDREW C. BEECHER, Major Second Norfolk Regiment.

The Wye Fishery. Recently it has become known that an impor- tant change is imminent respecting the lower reaches of the Wye Fishery. Hitherto, the fishing from Chepstow to Monmouth has been in the possession of the Duke of Beaufort, by whom it has been let to Messrs. Miller, of Llandogo, who have controlled the net fishing for the past twenty or thirty years. About eight netting stations have existed between the towns mentioned, but hence- forth, to all appearances, a drastic change is to be introduced. On August 23rd. at the invitation of Mr. Hotchkiss, chairman of the Board of Conser- vators, a meeting of gentlemen and representatives of localities interested, was held at Hereford, when it was announced that the Crown, through the Commissioners of Woods and Forests, had offered to purchase the Duke's interests in the fishery, and re-let it to the Wye Fisheries' Association, oil a 21 years' lease. The price is said to be X15,000, and the Crown require a rent equivalent to 3 per cent. on the purchase price. The meeting thereupon decided to accept the offer of the Crown, and it is understood that negotiations are in progress. There can be no possible doubt that the Wye has enormously deteriorated as a salmon river in recent years, and various causes have been suggested, but it is generally acknowledged that the great amount of coarse fish which infest the river, and over-netting, have not a little contri- buted to this result. Now that in all probability the fishing in the lower reaches is to be under the control of the Wye Fisheries' Association, who are more directly interested in preserving the piscatorial qualities of the river, no doubt, steps will be taken to remove the causes mentioned, and regain for the river the salmon fishing reputation it enjoyed in former years.

Beating the Boundaries at Bristol. The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Sir Herbert Ashman, who enjoys the unique distinction of having been knighted on the steps of his own Council House, has revived the ancient custom of beating the city boundaries. His Lordship, at the head of an imposing civic procession, started on bis long march on Tuesday morning, the progress of the party being watched with great interest by crowds of citizens. In olden days the custom of beating the boundaries in Bristol was attend by a good deal of horseplay, and not even ladies were exempt from being bumped on the boundary stones. On the present occasion, however, a promise was given that the dignity of the Corporation should not be compromised, but there were many amusing scenes nevertheless. After crossing Clifton Downs, a number of houses and walls bad to be scaled, and one alderman fell through the roof of a fo;a' house. At Stoke House, the residence of the Dowager- Duchess of Beaafort, the boundary stone is on the terrace, and here the Duke of Beaufort and the Lord Mayor were both bumped. To reach the terrace by the boundary line a party bad to mount a ladder and climb through a window. The perilous feat was, however, safely performed. The Dewager-Duchess was an amused spectator of this unceremonious invasion of her home, and hospitably received the invaders.

Pigs were again scarce, owing to restrictions; »tarade was generally good, especially in porker?. The horse trade was fairly brisk; good heavy carters made from JE50 to £62. harness horses X40 to JE48, cobs L25 to X30, two-year-old colts L28 to f32 a few suckers changed hands at an average of X12. Quotalions :-Prime beef, 61d to 7d; 2 other qualities from 6d veal, 7 d to 8d; wether 2 ,mutton, 8d; ewe ditto, 6d to 7d lamb, 8d. per lb. No quotable change in the price of bacon or -pork. The following prices were realised nnder the hammers of Messrs. Nelmes, Poole, and .Atkins (Monmouth and Newnham) and Messrs. Dampier and Wigmore (Ross and Monmonth) Fat heifers, Xll 7s 6d to £ 14 17s 6d; bullocks. £ 17 12s 6d to X20 5s; wethers. 40s to 47s 6d -iewes from 29s 6d to 32s; lambs, 18s to 22s 6d.