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MONMOUTH. I
MONMOUTH. Agent.—Mr. Catfrep. Bookseller. Monmouth RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.-Sir Henry Mather- Jackson presided at the meeting on Friday.—The tender of Mr Enoch Griffiths, Tregare, for a new injector for the steam roller at Y,7 l's. was .accepted. NATIONAL UNION OF CONSERVATIVE?.—Lord LIangatt ck will be nominated for the presidency of the N.U.C. and Conservative Associations in London next Tuesday, and Lord Salisbury will be his guest. Lord Windsor is chairman of the Council. MONMOUTH CASTLE AND TROY HOUSE TO BE SOLD.-It is stated that the Duke of Beaufort has -decided to sell his Monmouthshire seat, Troy .House, together with the famous ruins of Mon- mouth Castle—a favorite residence of John of Gaunt. The property came inro the Beaufort ifamily towards the close of the 17th century. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. -Colo iiel J. Davis pre- sided at the usual meeting held on Friday. The master's book showed 120 inmates on the last day "Qf the week, against 115 I-st year. Vagrants' relief during past fortnight 112, as against 170 in the corresponding period last year, a decrease of 58. The master also mentioned a cuee of suicide in the house. The chairman said he attended the inquest, and he wished to say that he thought the master and other officials concerned, had done their duty well.—The usual Christmas fare was voted.-A letter from the Cardiff Guardians was read, intimating thttt they had decided to give all out-door paupers extra relief for Christmas—Is each for adults, and 6d each for children, and asking power to treat non-settled paupers from the Monmouth Union, living in Cardiff, in the same way.—The Chairman said he did not think it judicious to give the ratepayers' money away in • charity; Guardians were not a charitable institu- tion.—It was decided to reply that the Board could not see their way to paying extra relief at Christ- mas.-Dr Leighton was re-appointed medical officer for the Skenfrith district for one year, at a -salary of 235.
DEATH OF MR. R. H. OAKLEY,I…
DEATH OF MR. R. H. OAKLEY, I J.P., D.L. We regret to record the death of Mr. Richard Henry Oakley, of Cwmcarvan Court, on Tuesday, at the age of 81. In early life Mr. Oakley went to India and remained there many years as regimental Burgeon in the Bengal Army in the East India Company's service. He was present at. the passage of Chenab, at Chillianwallah and Goojerat 1848-9, :and was at the siege of Delhi and battle of Ifujjufghur 1857. He leaves a widow. The funeral takes place to-day (Ftiday) at Mitchel Troy. BEAUFORT HOTEL COMPANY, LTD. I On Thursday morning a preliminary meeting of •the shareholders in this company met and passed :a resolution preparatory to the voluntary winding up of the company. The hotel has recently been (purchased by Mr F. B. Barling, of Arnberlev •Court, and Mr Albert A. Lewis, The Priory Farm, and an agreement has been entered into between the company and them for taking over the pre- vznises and effects immediately. At the Borough Sessions on Thursday Mr A. C. Tweedy applied for the temporary transfer of the licence, which was .,granted. The new owners have carried out ex- tensive improvements on the property.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL PETITION".
GRAMMAR SCHOOL PETITION". An the outcome of a meeting of influential 'townsmen on Wednesday morning, a petition bus been drawn up for presentation to the Local 'Governors. The Finance Committee of the Governors recently considered the situation, and it "I:I understood intend recommending the Governors to raise the fees to XS. The town is being exten- sively canvassed for signatures in support of the petition protesting against the threatened increase. Their contention is that with an eudowment of £ 2,800 a year the education of about 150 boys -ought to be accomplished easily without extra -capitation fee, but the Governors, on the other 'onr',n.??/??? cannot reduce salaries with- ,out materially a-ffectiii?z the efficiency of the school, 'whlC a presen stad8 very high in the list of mgmubDS lio spools be Governors meet on Tuesday next to finally decide the question.
PONTNEWYDD.
PONTNEWYDD. Agent :-Mr. Z. Lloyd. LLANFRECHFA LOWER PARISH COUNCIL. At a meeting of the above Council held at Croesyceilog last week, Mr. F. J. Mitchell, J.P., presided. Messrs. G. W. Williams and H. Armstrong stated that the work of fixing the wicket gates had been done, and the damaged gate had also been repaired.—Mr. W. Davies said the gates at Croesyceilog had not been touched, one gate in particular being very loose. It was decided that the clerk write to Mr. Baker, calling upon him to have them properly fixed within 14 days, otherwise the Council would have the work done and deduct the expense from the balance due to him. The Clerk stated that he had sent a copy of the resolution with regard to the new registrar visiting the Wain and Poutliir once a week, to the Clerk of the Board of Guardians, who had replied stating that the matter was now in the hands of the Registrar-General, and he had forwarded the letter to that gentleman. A letter was read from Mr. T. Wat-kins, clerk to the Pontypool R. D.C., s'aring that they did not consider a pump near the station at Pomhir would be any good, seeing that the water from the works pump close by had been reported as suspicious, and that a well sunk there would be subject to being polluted from the Avon Llwyd Having regard to this the R.D C. did not think the L.G. B. would be satisfied. They had not yet been able to obtain samples of the water, not having received a reply from Mr. Harris, Bailey-Rhedin Farm, until recently, with regard to the water in the meadow, although Mr. A. A. Williams, Pontypool, had given his consent, and stated that in his opinion there was sufficient there. They would take samples, and have the water gauged, as soon as possible, but should the scheme of getting the water from the meadows not be feasible they would consider the advisabilitv of compelling each owner to sink wells.—Mr. Williams did not think it was light that some people should be compelled to sink wells, and the parish pay for a supply for others. The Chairman reported that they had seen Mr. Taylor, of Newport, re the proposed diversion of a footpath, and he wanted the Council to buy the land, the sum required being X50 for one-eighth of an acre, which the Chairman said the committee considered too much.—Ano'her scheme was then proposed, and it wai' decided to write Mr. C.fCory, Llantarnam, who was prepared to allow them to make the diversion through his laud, provided the Great Western Railway Company would divert the present path to their Cottage and have it a little farther up. A letter will be sent to Mr. C. Cory, so that he can lay the matter before Mr. Wilkinson, manager to the G. W.R.—Mr. Armstrong said that the diversion through Mr. Taylor's land would probably cause au uproar amongst the parishioners, especially those who travelled that way to their work at Cwmbran, because it was 108 yards farther than the present path.-Mr. A. Jenkins said if they decided to go through^Mr. Taylor's land he was prepared to give Y,10 for the land not required after making the path. The Clerk replied he bad written to Mr. Gustard with regard to having two members on the District Council and Board of Guardians instead of one, and had received a reply stating that tho matter will be laid before the Local Government Committee at the next meeting. Mr. A. Jenkins thought another move should be made to have the widening of Station-road, Poiitliir, done. He had been speaking to one of the landowners, who had objected to this road some time ago, and he thought that he would now give way.—Mr. Armstrong said he had been speaking to the other, who also seemed much more favourable now.—Mr. Jenkins said that enough land had been offered by the Pontypool Estate, the Great Western Railway Company had offered X30, and be thought that if a committee were appointed to wait on the two gentlemen in question the matter.could now be carried through.—It was proposed that Mr. F. J. Mitchell, Mr. G. W. Williams, and Mr. A. Jenkins be appointed the committee, to try and carry this matter successfully through, and this was rgreed to.—Several members stated that this road was at present the worst in the district. f Mr. W. Davies called attention to the bad state of ^th.e Garrow-road, Croesyceilog, but it was stated  owing  this being private property the CouncIl conl do nothing.   that the next meeting be held on the 24th January.
Christmas Fat Stock Shows,
Christmas Fat Stock Shows MONMOUTH. The beef supply at the Monmouth Market on Monday was exceptionally good in quality. There was a good attendance, but trade was rather slow. Sheep were fairly numerous, with a better sale. i Pigs-principally porkers-were in good supply, and met a quick sale. The auctioneers, Messrs. Nelmes, Poole, and Atkins, offered prizes for cattle, sheep, and pigs, which were awarded as follows:—For the best three bullocks in the yard Mr. P. Coats, Clifford, Herefordshire. Best three heifers: Mr. Smith, Cherry Orchard, Newland. Best pen of five wethers: Lord Llangat'ock. Best pen of five yearling lambs: Mrs. Rosser, Welsh Newton. Best pen of porkers: Mr. Peter Smith, Dingestow. QuotationsBest beef, 6d to 6d; secondary qualities, from 5d to 6d; veal, 7i.d t0 8d; wether mutton, 7;reI to Sid ewe ditto, 6d to 7d lamb up to 8d per lb pork, 9s 6d to 10s 6d per score. Auction prices:-Fit heifers, from JElS to C23 15s bullocks, £ 15 10s to £ 35 10s; fat calves, from 33s to 80s; wethers, 43s to 58s ewes, 34s to 39s fat lambs, 30s 6d to 45s 6d store lambs, 21s to 28s fid porkers, 26s to 52s. CHEPSTOW. I Messrs. Davis, Newland, and Hunt held their annual Christmas sale and fat stock competition at Chepstow Market on Tuesday. There was a large quantity of excellent stock on offer, and a good attendance of buyers. Prices ranged better than was anticipated. NEWPORT. I Mr John H. Rennie held his first Chriatmas fat stock show and sale on Wednesday, when 90 cattle and 200 sheep were brought under hit hammer, entries having been received from Dr Rutherfoord Harris, M.P., Mr D. A. Christie, Captain Moltev, Mrs Morgan (Llausoar), Messrs. C. Duckharn, V. Parsons, E. Knight, W. Williams (Splost), Lewis and Son, C. Morgan (Llantrissant). Cradoc Arthur, R. W. Spencer, J. C. Green, Wyn Jones, R. Parker, E. Phillips, and others. Prizes to the value of £ 18 were awarded, the j Ildps bein Messrs W. Prosser (Cardiff), and Mr T. Wolstead (New- port). The premium for the best fat ox (any breed), £ 2 2s, went to Mr C. Morgan, whose animal realised E22 15s., and the second prize to Messrs Lewis and Son, whose animal sold for .£22 5s. Best Hereford ox or heifer, L2 2s., Messrs Lewis and Son, sold for X23 10s. Best fat heifer (any breed), Dr Rutherfoord Harris, M.P., sold for L22. Additional prizes were awarded to Messrs Lewis and Son, the largest vendors, and E. J. Poole, Cardiff, who was largest purchaser. Quotations: Bullocks, £ 16 to X23 10s heifers, £ 14 to X22 Welsh wethers, up to 36s; fat lambs, 30s lid to 51s porkers, 40s to 50s 6d. Trade ffood. ABERGAVENNY. Mr T. H. Tomkin* had in his pens a fine consign- ment of bullocks and heifers and a large number of animals changed hands. The best pair of Bullocks were adjudged by Messrs H. C. Weetman and John Lawson to be those entered by Mr William Jones, Tynewydd, Llanarth, and the second best pair by Mr John Prichard, Llanvapley, and they were awarded the prizes given. These grand beasts were purchased by Messrs D. E. Williams, Abergavenny, H. Judd, Tredegar, and Eastmans, Ltd., respect- ively, at prices ranging from E27 I Os, Mr John Prichard, Llanvapley, also secured first prize for the best heifer, second honours being obtained by Mr W. H. Williams, Great House, Penpergwm. The purchaser of the foregoing was Mr Thomas Lewis, Pontypool. The prize bullocks bred by Mr John Davies, Killough, and the pair of heifers by Mr William Denner, Trebenkin, and which secured Messrs Tucker Brothers' prizes, also came under Mr Tomkins' hammer, and were purchased by Mr A. Taylor, Ebbw Vale, and Mr Holly, Brynmawr, respectively. It was generally conceded that the quality of stock entered for competition on this occasion has never been stirpaeeed.
Technical Instruction in Monmouthshira.
Technical Instruction in Monmouthshira. THE WORKIN G DAIRY SCHOOL I Annual Competitions at Usk. i The annual competitive examination for the County Medals (gold, silver, and bronze) and Scholarships took place at the Town Hall, Usk, on Thursday and Friday, Lady Llangattock, at 3 p.m. on the latter day, presenting the medals, certificates, scholarships, and prizes to the successful competi- tors, at the Town Hall. On this day-the" Field Day" of the year for the students in the agricultural department of ttit-, work of technical icstruction in connection with the Monmouthshire County Council-we may well and with profit give a resum6 of the grand work being done by the Council in this direction. We will I first deal with THE WORKING DAIRY SCHOOL. I The annual competitive examination winds up the session of the Dairy and Cheese Schools, and fittiii-ly closes the year. The examination is open to all the students who have attended the classes since they were inaugurated in 1891, under Mr W. J. Grant, as organising agent, and with Miss Kellett as instructress. That they were the right people in the right place is conclusively shown by the fact that the Dairy School has had a continuous and increasingly popular existence since its inception, while other counties have failed to keep their migratory schools going. Everyone will be willing to admit that there is much in good systematic organisation, and probably much of the success attained has been due to the fact that the county has been sub-divided into four distinct districts, each one of which is in turn taken and dealt with in every subject within the pur- view of the agricultural department. Thus a period elapses for the growth of students, who are often in their course joined by others who have pre- viously been through the School, but who wish to perfect themselves or to enter for the scholarships at the Cheese School, where for a mouth they receive practical training under that excellent teacher Miss Kellett. About 750 students have passed through the Dairy School, and about 95 through the Cheese School. All the first-rate students have won scholarships and got good situations (or husbands), and by arranging to have the Cheese School where the Butter School was the previous year, all. inducement is held out to the young people to attend. There can be no doubt that it creates friendships and an interest in Coun- try life not otherwise attainable, and it affords the Committee an opportunity of still further advanc- ing their interests, whilst it also enables the organising agent to come into direct personal contact with the agricultural community in general at their homes, and make him available for advioe-which he is always most happy to give, and that without charge—in all matters appertain- ing to agricultural work—dairying, forestry, insect pests, pasture experiments, renovation of orchwrds (to landlord and tenant alike), and kiudred matters. To hafk bick to the !IÎl'Y school, we may say, that frequently applications are made to Mr Grant—we saw one ourselves, from Scotland, received on Thursday-for dairymaids, &c., and we are informed that Monmouthshire is in this way well represented in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. A the places in which the School has been held in different parts of the County, are: A Town Hall, Borough Court, an Armoury, a farmhouse, a school, a cowhouse, a cottage, and a malt kiln! There were 33 com- petitors for the County Medals, &c. This year the session began (through the kindness of Colonel Bradney) at Talycoed Court, and then proceeded to Raglan. The Cheese School was h..ld at the Farm, Norton, Lord Llangattock kindly granting the use of a building, Mrs. Gwyn catering for and housing the students. Miss Kellett teaching, and Mr. Corbett, agent for the Blackbrook Estate, carrying out the local arrangements. At the con- clusion of that the Dairy School re-opened at Monmouth, then Raglan was visited, and Usk watind up the session. Arrangements are made for the annual competi- tive meeting being held in every part of the County, so that the advantages the Committee offer shall be well known, and the work of the students be open for the inspection and criicism of all districts. FARRIERY. This subject has been taken up, Mr. D. M. Storrar, F. K.O. V.S. (gold medallist), being the instructor, and it is worthy of note that the eXamioa- tion certificates of this County are a sufficient guarantee for registration by the Worshipful Company of Farriers. There is reason to believe that the shoeing smiths of Monmouthshire have gained more prizes than their confreres in any one other County in the land. As an illustration of the good work being done in this connection, we may refer to the fact that Mr. Jones, Lord Llangattock's shoeing smith, having attended the classes, not only u-ained his registration, but A Fellowship of the Worshipful Company of Farriers and the Freedom of the City of London. We might also add that not only have the smiths been a ere lit to their County, but of great service to their country—in the Transvaal. SHEEP-SHEARING. Mr. Sidney Edwards, of Cwmddu Farm, Maesy. cwmmer, is the instructor in this subject, and ha has given demonstrations and instruction at Chep- stow, Crumlin, Llangattock- vibon-avel, Maesy- cwmmer, and Skenfrith, competitions taking place and certificates and prizes beinsr awarded at each at the end of the week's work. The result has been satisfactory, and the Technical Instruction Com- mittee will continue this work. HEDGING. Hedging classes have also been held, and the best practical men of the County have been selected as instructors, amongst them being Mr. David Lewis, of Gwehelog Mr. W. L. Rees, of Goytre and Mr. S. Edwards, Cwmddu, Maesycwmmer. These classes have been attended by farmers' sous and farm labourers, the working hours—10 to 3-being arranged so as to interfere as little as possible with the ordinary every-day work of the farms upon which they are employed. CIDER-MAKING. I Mr J. H. Wootton is the expert engaged upon cider-making, and his good influence and the excellent instruction he imparts is exemplified in that he has proved that it is possible in this County to produce a vintage of the highest character by simply making the best use of the fruit and appliances that are within the reach of all. The course followed is this A first visit to a district is made for the purpose of advising as to the fruit whilst it is still upon the trees, pointing out the kinds for grading (or mixing), and the proper way of storing before the period of grinding or crush- ing. On the s-cond visit instruction is given on crushing or grinding, the fermentation of the must, and the use of the cider press. The third visit is paid for the purpose of giving directions and advice, while the vintage is going through the pro- cess of fermentation and, if asked for, Mr Wootton will attend a fourth time and deal with the correct mode of racking the cider. If the instructions given are carried out, it will mean that nothing is taken from, nothing added to, the vintage of our County, and the gratifying result will follow that the cider will reach the highest possible standard of excellence-the standard that should be reached— and a material addition will be made to the agricultural revenue of the year. The cider school has also demonstrated the proper mods of market- ing and bottling. POULTRY. Mr. R. H. Bromley, of Yarkhill, Herefordshire, who holds a first-class certificate as a poultry expert, having been trained under Professor Brown, F. L.S., is the instructor in poultry rearing, &c. His atten- dance is arranged for and a course of six weeks' instruction and demonstration is given at a farm in a district where poultry is extensively reared. The whole mode of procedure from the sitting of the eggs to the preparing of the birds for the table, the market, and the exhibition, is demonstrated, and the popularity of this branch of the work is sbrlwn by the fact that the attendance at the classes bkt. never been less than 50. In addition to this, prizes are given by the department for butter, cheese, poultry, I eggs, &c., at the various local gatherings through- out the country, to be competed for by those who have received tuition at the hands of the instructors, and Mr. Bromley attends those gatherings for the purpose of judging and giving demonstrations. These branches of training, in conj unction with the instruction imparted by Mr Wootton in bee- keeping, srrve to show the intense earnestness of those who pre responsible for working the agri- cultural scheme to meet the requirements of the smallest occupier, aud arouse the interest of all classes. MILKING. I The Department, fioding that milkers were becoming very scarce in the County, decided to take the matter up, and instruction has been given thereupon over a very wide area, and competitive examinations have been and will continue in the future to be held. WORK AT LITTLE MILL I REFORMATORY. Some seven years ago fruit culture was it >: unrated at the exceedingly well-managed i «i.iistrial school for boys at Little Mill, and the earnest way in which Mr. G. H. Harding has carried out that work, which has prospered so well, is shown by the excellent exhibition of fruit trees shown, the stocks having been planted by the buys. The resulting consequence of the work has been a show which, without hesitation we may say would be a credit to any nurseryman in England. One of the most gratifying features of the whole I agriculture scheme is, perhaps, the interest taken by the County Council in doing all within its power to forward the well-being and success in after life of the boys of Little Mill Farm School and Reformatory, and the appreciation of their efforts on the part of the recipients. The elements of both agriculture and horticulture are most thoroughly dealt with at the School. In the late autumn, during Winter and Spring, Mr. Grant gives a continuous course of instruction indoors, while during the busy time, whatever the work is that the boys are engaged in-whether it be upon the farm or in the garden—the Organising Agent deals with it on the spot. Thus the lads have an opportunity of receiving a thorough understanding of the principles which underlie and govern the practical work they are carrying out. ir. Bilcliffe (the superintendent), shows us to-day in the beautiful young trees placed before us, some examples of the various stocks upon which fruit trees are produced at Little Mill. In the short statement of facts given above it will be seen how the work has progressed -and extended since the start, when the whole of work devolved upon the organising agent /lr- instructress, to whom much praise is due. I^.crea.^ing work has brought increasing interest-, and necessitated the employment of expert assistants, who inculcate science in ad simple and comprehensive a manner as is possible. It should be noted that everything exhibited at the annual examination is from those who have received the Department's instruction, and hope to receive benefit therefrom. Mr. Grant, we may say, in conclusion, has an SXcellent word to say in commendation of the services rendered by Mr. F. F. Herbert at the Dairy and Cheese Schools and in connection with the depart- ment generally, and acknowledges the aid given by the members of the local committee (including the late Afr. C, Vojce), with their energetic secretary, Mr. A, F. Lucas. ——■—«
','-GHOSMONT. I
GHOSMONT. I RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. I Mr. J. Merton Jones, J.P. (chairman), presided oat Tuesday's meeting. The Clerk produced the accounts for the past half- year, which shewed that d6927 15s. had been received from the Overseers, and X232 from the Imperial Exchequer. With reference to Croes-v-lais Water Supply, a letter was received from Mr. J. B. Walford, stating lhat he bad previously offered to pay part of the expense for a piped supply if the owners of other properties would do the same. It was stated that Mrs. Williams-an adjoining owner-was willing. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Walford to ithat effect. With respect to the erection of a stone bridge at Llangattock Lingoed, the Clerk (Mr. J. H. Farquhar), reported that he bad received letters -from Mr. Reginald Vaughan, J.P., and Mr. Preece, .stating that they were willing to give the necessary land. It was decided that this bridge should be erected in the Spring-the present not being a suitable time to commence the work. Tenders would then be invited for the work. A. letter was read from Messrs. Edison and Demattus, Dorchester, statiog that they could hire one of their ten ton steam rollers, with water cart, «&C., for the sum of 26s. per day for 100 days, or 25s. per day for 200 days-the same as they were receiving from the Penybont District Council. They would require a day for bringing the roller, and another day allowed for returning it. As the Surveyor was not yet ready for the roller it was deferred until early in the coming year. A letter was read from Mr. Godfrey Radcliffe, Dan-y-Graig, Grosuiont, stating that he bad proposed to enclose a piece of ground near his residence, which would cost him at least CIO, and £ 5 for 6 ornamental trees, entirely for the public good. In early life be had a knowledge of ,engineering prior to his army experience, and he did mot intend being dictated to by their Surveyor as he knew a great deal better how such work should be carried out than be did. He should therefore give tip the idea of carrying out the improvement. A letter was read from the Clerk of the Grosmont Parish Council requesting handrails to be placed on .either side of a stone slab over which the public passed a gully, in continuation of a footpath on an old road leading to Great Birches, &c. The ..Surveyor was directed to inspect and report.
TOWN COUNCIL.I
TOWN COUNCIL. I The Mayor (Mr Hamilton Baillie) presided at a -special meeting of the Monmouth Town Council on Tuesday. moriHng. There was a fairly full atten- dance of members, and there was also present Mr W. Conyers Kirby (Messrs Couyers, Kirby, aud :Son, engineers. Newport), engineer to the Council ior the Septic Tank system of sewage disposal. A long debate ensued respecting the terms sub- mitted by the Septic Tank Syndicate for the erection of the septic tanks. They proposed that the Council should pay EI50 on the signing of the -contract, and JE370 on the commencement of the work, these two sums representing about half of the contract price. Aldermen Tippins and Morgan strongly pro- tested against the acceptance of these terms, which they said practically amounted to payment of half of the contract before any of the work was done. Dr J. G Wilson proposed that the Syndicate's terms be accepted as there was a probability of a srise in the contract price if not accepted at once, the saving thus effected being estimated at £ 150. Alderman Vizard seconded this proposition. Mr Howse strongly opposed the acceptance of the Syndicate's terms until they came to a better understanding with the Local Government Board xespeoting 'the proposed new loan for which they had, not yet received sanction. Alderman Tippins then proposed as an amend- ment, and Alderman Morgan seconded, that the acceptance of the contract be deferred until the Local Government Board had sanctioned the new loan. On the question being put to the vote, seven voted for the amendment and four for the proposi- tion, the signing of the contract being accordingly deferred. A long discussion next ensued on the question of the amount of pumping necessary to deal with the sewage under the new scheme. The ordinary dry weather flow was estimated at 165,000 gallons per day, and the Local Government Board require pumping power available to deal with nine times this amount Electrically driven pumps are already installed to deal with half a million gallons daily, but the Local Government board now require the extra power mentioned. As there was no alternative, the Council instructed Mr Kirby to prepare plans and estimates of the necessary engines and machinery which he undertook to have ready by the next meeting of the Council. Mr J. H. Howse raised the question of the Grammar School Fees. He said he understood that the Finance Committee of the Local Govern- ors of the School had decided to recommend the Governors to raise the tuition fee from 1:6 to £8 per head instead of to f9 as at firstL threatened. Mr Howse, however, considered evenfthis increase would be detrimental to the interests of the school and the town, and after commenting in strong terms on the action of the Governors proposed the following resolution: That the representatives of the Monmouth Corporation, Lord Llangattoek and Mr C. M. Crompton-Roberts be very respectfully asked to attend the meeting of Governors on December 18th, on behalf of the whole Council, and protest against the fees being raised in the Grammar School." Dr J. G. Wilson seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously.
NEWPORT.I
NEWPORT. Agents—Messrs Greenland and Co.. Newsagent*. NEWPORT AND MONMOUTHSHIRE HOSPITAL BAZAAR. —The final meeting of the general committeo of the Newport Hospital Bazaar was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Town-hall, Newport, the chairman (Mr. L. H. Hornby) presiding. The report of the executive committee, showing gross receipts £6,066 5s. lOti., and expenses £ 218 14s., was adopted, the Chairman remarking that it was the most successful bazaar hdd outside of London. NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ROGFRITONE. -Lord Tredegar's abuudant generosity to the Church is further exemplified in his erection at his own expeuse of a building for Sunday School purposes at Roserstone, in the parish of Bassalez. Hitherto the Sunday School had rented the Board schools at a rental of X7 per annum, paid by his lordship Now they have a spacious structure, only a short distance from, and identical in architecture with, the church, costing £ 1,300. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 1/lJ. The genuine is stamped L.B.Q. tIJ.
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I,PONTYPOOL. I
PONTYPOOL. I VOLUNTEER INTBLLIGBNCB. 3rd Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers.—The under. mentioned lieutenants to be Captains: H. Charles, dated the 20th of May last; J. C. Jenkins, dated the 12th inst. The undermentioned second-lieu- tenants to be lieutenants W. A. Lewis, C. H. C. Mulligan, A. K. Edmonds, and W. A. James-all I dated the 12tli inst. The Rev E. J. Rogers to be acting-chaplain dated the 12th inst.
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES AND…
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES AND CERTIFICATES AT WEST MONMOUTHS EIRE SCHOOL. I On Wednesday evening an interesting ceremony took place in the Went Monmouthshire School buildings, when Prizes and Certificates were dis- tributed to the successful students in the Oxford Local Examination by B. Nicholas, Esq J.P., and a varied musical programme was triven by the bovs in a highly creditable manner. ilir T. Daniel, J.P. was chairman on the occasion, and the Head- master's Report showed that in the Preliminary Examination 15 entered and 12 passed—80 per cent-the total number of candidates at the various centres being 65. In the Junior Examination 13 entered and 12 passed-92 per cent.—the percentage throughout the kingdom being 64. In the Senior Examination one entered and passed—the general percentage of passes was 55. Mr Nicholas, in expressing the great pleasure it give him to present the various certificates and prizes, congratulated the Head Master aud Staff on the splendid results attained by the boys in the recent local examinations. He advised the boys to take every advantage of the opportunities they enjoyed in the school, and hoped they would do all in their power to assist, rather than hinder, the masters in their work. He knew that boys would be boys and ought to be boys, but let them remember the duty they owed the great and good founder of the school, its governors, head muster, and assistant masters, their parents, themselves, and the community at large. He drew their attention to the honours' list board, and hoped that many such trophies would soon adorn the walls of the building, and that there might appear thereon some name great in art or letters, politics, or even prophecy. I OXFOUD LOCAL EXAMINATION. Preliminary candidates :—J. G. Hughes, N. G. Nicholas, T. Parry, A. J. Probert, P. E. B. Williams, G. G. H. Witchell, G. G. Daniel, H. Harding, E. G. E. Makepeace; R, Robinson, A. E. Stock, H. H. Watkins. Junior Oandidates H. Collins, G. B. James, U. J. G. Mulligan. K. F. Mulligan, G. W. Priestley, E. C. Turner, C. E. Beer, J. P. Jones, R. F. Steadman, D. J. Thomas; R. W. Little, 2nd class honours; J. H. Moneley, 2nd class honours, with distinction in French. Senior candidate :-R. F. Priestley showed suffi- cient merit in French to be excused the examination in an additional subj ect at responsions. ATHLETICS. Prizes for athletics (not awarded on sports' day) High jump--1st prize, Hilev, mathematical instruments presented by Mr. Nicholas 2nd prize, W. E. H. Watkins, medal. Throwing cricket ball—1st prize, W. Watkins, butter dish 2nd prize, Hiley, medal. r Gymnastics—U^per Division, IL. "uHigan, knife presented by Mrs. Butler; Lower Division, J. Laugley, medal presented by Mr. Foreman. Head Master's gold medal for the winner of the greatest number of events in the school sports-E. A. Hair. Coming to the musical portion of the programme the song Eileen AlalJnah" by Mr. Simm's, one of the Masters, elicited loud applause, and repeated atterr pts were made to induce him to give an encore, but without success. Williams acquitted himself admirably in his violin solos, and B. Muudy's song The Lads in the Navy Blue met with hearty plaudits. Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr Nicholas and the chairman and a successful eveninjr was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. Unfortunately the heavy rain that pre- vailed interfered considerably with the attendance of many relatives and friends of the boys. The following was the Programme :—Pianoforte Solo, "The old folks at home" (C. Grobe), R. Jenkins; Carol, 11 Goid Kinlt Wenceslas," The Biiys Song, The lads in navy blue (Dacre), B. Mundy Violin Solo, Home sweet home," W. Williams Selection, The Band, Allen; Part Song, "Pretty Village Maiden" (from Gounod's Faust) Song, "Eileen Alannah," Mr. Simms; Violin Solo, Simple Aveu (Thome), W. Williams.
Fridays Proceedings. 15
Fridays Proceedings. 15 JUDGES. I The following were the judges Cider: Mr C. W. Radcliffe Cooke, Hereford. Poultry Mr R. II. Bromley. Dairy Work, &c.: Mr D. A. Gilchrist, B.Sc., Director of Agriculture, Reading College; and Mr Ashcroft, the Waldrons, Croydon. I THE LOCAL CLASS. It is very pleasing to learn that the ten students at Usk made the possible number of attendances— 100—and each has written an essay on the principles of dairy work and management. The prizes have been awarded as follow 1, Miss Sarah Rees, Prioress Mill, 93 points 2, Miss Bessie Powell, Little Castle, 89 3, Miss Kate Davies, New Barn, 83§ r. and v.h.c., Miss Clara Parker, Kemeys House, 87t; and h.c., Miss Rachel James, Llancayo, 87. The class has been a most satisfactory one, and all take the County certificate. It must be stated that Miss Ethel Jones, The Dell, Raglan, came second (with 9L points), but being a previous prize-winner she was by the rules debarred from taking another. I THE CHEESE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. The following were awarded the ten free in-resi- dent Scholarships, tenable for one month at the County Cheese School, during the Session of 1901 Miss Lucy Jeffreys, Raglan, 94-t points; Miss Edith Herbert, Lianerthil, 94; Miss Pritchrd, Coedithel, Llandogo, 94; Miss Jane Pulsoe, The Bungalow, Raglan, 93w points; Miss Ethel Jonps, The Dell, Raglan, 9U; Miss James, Llancayo, 90; Miss Edith Jones, Croft-y-Cloy, Dingestow, 891 2 -1 Miss Powell. Little Castle, Dsk, 89: Miss Emilv S. Jones, Croft-y-Cloy, 8?ï-; and Miss Hilda England, Penallt, 88^. R.: Miss S. Griffiths, 8812 Mrs. Ella way, 88; Mrs. T. Powell, S8 Miss Clara Parker, 87t Miss Rachel James, 87; Miss Florence Stephens, 87; Miss E. Williams, 8G i Miss Nicholas, 86j; and Miss Maggie Davies, Sti. I THE PRIZE LIST. Class I.-Tarkey, dressed and prepared for Market (four entries):—1st, 10s.; 2ad, 5s.; 3rd 2s. fid. 1, Mrs Pugb, Upper Hendre, Llanover; 2, Mrs Ellis, Lower Green, Grosmont; 3, Miss S A Williams, White House, Llanvihangei Crucorney. 2.—Goose, dressed and prepared for market (8 entries:—1st, f0s.; 2nd, 5s.; 3rd, 2s. Gd, 1, Mrs Jones, Bailea, Llanvihangel Crucorney 2, Mrs Ellis; 3, Mrs M Pritchard, Llrn- gunnog r aud vhc, Mrs Ellaway, Mill House, Llanvihangel-yestern-Llewern. 3.-Pair of Cockerels, dressed and prepared for market (8 entries) :-lst, 10s.; 2nd, 5s.; 3rd, 2>1. 6d. 1, Mrs Gwynn, Liangovan: 2, Miss Ethel Parker, The Hill, Trostrey, 3, Mr W Ii Charles, Parkybrain, Goytrey r and vhc, Mrs Alfred Harris, Nantycarrow, Clytha. 4.-Pair of Pullets, dressed and prepared for market (10 entries): 1st, 10-4.; 2nd, 5- 3rd, 2s. 6d. 1, Mrs Gwynn; 2, Miss Ethel Parker; 3, Mrs Jones. 5.-Pair of Ducks, dressed and prepared for market (4 entries) :-Ist, 10s.; 2nd, 5s.; 3rd, 2s. 6d. 1, Mrs M Pritchard; 2, Miss W. Nicholas, Wonastow Mills, Monmouth 3, Mrs Ellis. 6.-12 Hens' Eggs (white, 12 entries) :-Ist, 10s.; 2nd, 5s.; 3rd. 2s. 6d. 1, Miss E M Cox, Pwllpen, Christchurch 2. Miss B Powell, Little Castle, Usk 3, Mrs J Powell. 7.—12 Hens' Eggs'(coloured, 17 entries) .—1st, 10s.; 2nd, 5s.; 3rd, 2". 6,i, 1, Mr E. G. James, Hilston Park; 2, Mrs Pugh 3, Mrs M Pritchard. 8.—12 Hens' Eggs (preserved), not less than three months (3 entries) :—1st, 10s.; 2nd, as.: 3rd, 2s. Gd. 1, equal. divide both prizes, Miss A Biddle and Miss E M Cox. 9.-Butter-21bs, in 1-lb lumps, one lump plain and one lump in pattern (brick shtpe, 14 entries) :— 1st, 20s.; 2nd, 15s.: 3rd, 10s.; 4th, 5s. 1, Miss Alice Biddle, The Laurels, St. Arvans; 2. Miss F. Smith, New House, Dingestow; 3, Miss Ethel M. Jones, The Dell, Raglail 4, Miss Stephens, Upper Llancyo c., Mrs. and Miss Knight, Slough Farm, Caerwent. 10,-Cheese-Three Caerphilly (5 entries) :-Ist, 20s.; 2nd, 15s.; 3rd, 10s.; 4th, 5s. 1, Miss Alice Biddle; 2, Miss Maggie Thomas, White Hall, Llantrissent; 3, Miss Edith Parker, The Hill, Trostrey; 4, Mrs. Kuight. 11.—Cheese—Three Wenslevdale, flat or loaf shape (3 entries) :—1st, 20a.; 2nd, 15s.; 3rd, 10s.; 4th, 6s. 1, Miss Alice Biddle; 2, Mrs. Knight; 3, Miss Edith Parker. 12.—Cider—1 dozen bottles, made in 1S99 (10 entries) — 1st, £ 3 2nd, £ 2. 1 and 2, Mr AS Williams, Wernygochen, Abergavenny, 13 —Cider—not less than 18 gallons in cask, made in 1899 (11 entries) :-Ist, 13 2nd, S2. 1, Mr Win Lewis, Tregrwg, Llangibby 2. Mr John Fernehough, The Lawns, Grosmont. Miss Alice Biddle who took first prize in the butter and two cheese classes, has also been successful at the Bath and West of England Show and at the great dairy show in London. The cheese was a very fine lot, and the butter of excellent quality. As to the poultry, the turkeys were a small class but exceedingly good, and the geese, cockerels, and pullets were excellent. The ducks were not so good. White eggs were very uneven, but the brown ones were exceptionally fine, one lot averaging 2§oz in weight each. Mr. Bromley gave a demonstration on poultry dressing for the market and the table at 12.30 p.m. to an interested audience. Several horse shoes were shown bv the men who have attended the farriery classes, got their registration, aud have been prize winners not only in the County, but also in competitions else- where. THE AFTERNOON MEETING. Lady Llangattock presented the certificates, prizes, &c.. at a largely attended meeting held in the Town Hall, on Friday afternoon. Her ladyship was accompanied by the Hon. J. Maclean Rolls. Mr. S. N. Jones (chairman of the Monmouthshire Technical Instruction Committee) presided, and was supported by a large number of the local gentry, members and officials of the County Council, of the local technical instruction committee, &c. The Chairman having briefly opened, the judges of butter announced the result of the competition for the medals, as follow :— Gold, Miss Emily Cox, Christchurch Silver' Miss Fanuy Cox, Christchurch Bronze, Miss Edith Perkins, Rtglan; R., Miss Edith Pritchard. The announcement was received with loud applause. Both Mr. Gilchrist and Mr. Ashcroft spoke in eulogistic terms of the general work doue, and special reference was made as to the essays. The local examination was also referred to and the students complimented. After distributing the medals, and in the coarse of la comprehensive address, Lady Llangattock referred to the excellent and gratifying work done by the Technical Instruction Committee since the day when Lord Llangattock—nine years a-o- inaugurated technical schools at Monmouth. She urged the importance of the movement, and said it deserved the encouragement and support of all. She congratulated teachers and taught upon the results, and hoped all would continue to progress. The prizes were then given to the successful competitors, and votes of thanks followed.
- CENTRAL NEWS to the COGXTY…
CENTRAL NEWS to the COGXTY OBSERVER. ] I 1" i Bad .16 ws. Central News says:— War Office hava r received telegram from Lord Kitchener, stating that Generals Clements and Broadwood have been hotly engaged with strong Commando of enemy. Only scanty information has yet been. received, but General Clements states four British Officers, including Colonel Legge, 20th Hussars, have been killed. Four Companies NorthumberIand Fusiliers are involved, whether these have been captured or are still fighting is uncertain. Further information is expected from. Lord Kitchener to-day.
I Official Information.
Official Information. War Office have just issued official message from Lord1 Kitchener concerning fighting with General Clements. Clements force at Nooitgedacht was attacked by 2,300 Boers under Delarey. Clements retired to Hekpoort, after very severe fighting. Colonel Legge, 20th Hussars; Captain MacBean, Dublin Fusiliers; Captain Mordock, Cameron Highlanders, and Captain Atkins, Wiltshire Kegiment, were killed.
I Boer Courage ?
I Boer Courage ? I STANDERTON, Thursday. Boers in neighbourhood are showing less courage. There are daily expeditions from Stand- erton and Heidelberg, but they are gener- ally fruitless. Enemy bolt on slightest show of force.
I Robberies.
I Robberies. NEW YORK, Friday. Three men held up within precincts of New York last night, shooting conductor and decamping wita valuables. NEW YORK, Friday. Expert gang of men have committed eight bank robberies at Ohio during last week,
Pro-Boer Deputation to Sir…
Pro-Boer Deputation to Sir Alfred Milner. CAPE TOWN, Tuesday. Sir Alfred Milner received at Government House to-day a deputation from the Worcester Pro- Boer Congress, and received from them copies of the resolutions passed at that gathering, protesting against the annexation of the two Republics and condemning Sir Alfred's own policy in South Africa. The High Commissioner, in reply, asked the deputation what the clever men who had engineered the pro- Boer agitation in the Colony now thought of its effect. He assured the deputation that there was not the remotest chance of the reversal of the policy of her Majesty's Government in South Africa, in view of the fact that it had received the support of an over- whelming majority of the people of the Empire. As for the conduct of the war, it had been the most humanely-conducted war on record. The deputation retired decidedly chapfalleu. Central News.
An Election Petition Withdrawn.
An Election Petition Withdrawn. Tae Hon. T. Brassey has withdrawn his petition for the scrutiny in the Christchurch Parliamentary election at which Major Balfour, the Conservative Candidate, was returned. It will be remembered that after the recount at the Law Courts Major Balfour stated to his constituents that it would be found he had been returned by au increased majority.