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USK. I Agent—Mrs. E. K. Jonest Stationer I HAVE you friends abroad? Doo't forget to send your Christmas Greeting Cards early. E. K. Jones is now showing a splendid stock at 13, Bridge • Street, Usk. SUDDEN DEATH.—We regret to learn of the death -of Mr John Spencer, who died suddenly at the resideuce of his sou-in-law and daughter |Mr and Mrs James], at Llangwender, near Raglan. The -deceased, who was over 80 years of age and was a capable conversationalist, especially on matters ;appertaining to agriculture, had been for many years afflicted with blindness. He survived his wife but a few months. Much sympathy is felt 'for the bereaved relatives. ROGER EDWARDS' CHARITY (COUNTRY BRANCH).— ,.At a special meeting of the Trustees, on Wednes- day, called for the purpose of electing au inmate to a house vacated by the decease of one of the inmates, there were present:—Messrs J. H. Clark (chairman), S. A. Hiley, H. Humphreys, Uriah J, Lewis, and Rev E. M. Prothero. The only appli- cant for the vacancy was Susannah Davies, aged 56, daughter of John Davies. Ty Coch, with whom .she had resided, after living 8 or 10 years in -service, uo to the time of his death, in July, 1901, -and is now with her brother near the Alms- houses. After attending before the meeting and snaking a satisfactory reply to the questions put to 'her, she was proposed by Mr Hiley, and seconded ,by Mr Humphreys, for the vacancy, and unani- mously elected.

I CAERLEON. Agent—Miss M. A. Evans% Newsagent.^ Cros$~street» I DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING. Mr A. L. Edwards presided at Tuesday's meeting, and there were also present—the Rev D. B. Jones, Messrs T. Parry, H. Crease, W. Wellsford, J. Green, L. FoRter Stedmsn, and J. H. Taylor. The Council signed the yearly agreement with the Newport Gas Company for the public lighting of the district. The Clerk stated that no reply had been received from the Monmouthshire County Council to a com- munication from the Oaerleon Council drawing attention to the dangerous approach to the bridge from the Caerleon side, but Mr Parry said the County Council were giving the complaint attention. The tender of Mr J. Edwards for scavenging was accepted at £ 22, and the refuse will be collected before noon on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Surveyor, in his report, referred to the plans of cottage* near the Tin works, and alluded to the question of widening the road near the spot. Objection was taken to the size of the proposed dwellings, and the opinion was expressed that the bye-laws of the Council should be amended too as to enable the Council to be empowered to prevent the erection of any form of house. As, however, the plans in question were in accordance with the bye- laws, the Clerk ruled that the Council could not object to them. Mr Wellsford moved that the plans, as amended, be accepted. Mr Edwards seconded. Mr Crease proposed an amendment that, havinsr regard to the class of houses proposed to be erected on this land, the Council should communicate with the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, to know whether they would not give their sanction to such' buildings being erected. Mr Wellsford withdrew his proposition. Mr Taylor considered it an abominable shame that, in the interests of the public, such plans should be passed, and dwellings of sufficient accom- modation for one person only be erected. Dr De Gruchy said if small pox occurred at Caerleon it would be rather an awkward matter to deal with cases. Would it be better to send a patient to the hospital at Newport or provide an infections disease hospital at Caerleon ? No action was taken.

-—— PONTYPOOL. I Agtntt—Mr. J. Harding. Market Bookstall, Mr Fiellho use The Market, and Jones *inA tfduards. PRESENTATION, -At a meeting held at the Town-hall, Pontypool, under the presidency of Mr J. J. Harmston (in the absence of Dr J. R. Essex, J.P.), it was unanimously decided to present Captain Percy Frobyn, D.S.O., R.A.M.C., with a gold watch, publicly subscribed for, as a recognition of his excellent services in connection with the South African campaign. The presenta- tion is fixed to take place on the 18th illst. MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—The annual musical festival in connection with the Monmouthshire Eastern Valleys Congregational Choral Uniou was held at Mount Pleasant Chapel, Pontypool. on Monday afternoon and evening. The Union embraces 1'2 choirs, namely :—Abergaveuny, Aber- sychan (2), Blaenavon, Pontnewydd, Freeholdland, Garndiffailh, Griffithstown, Hanover, Pontypool, Sebastopol, and Usk, there being over 3.)0 choris- ters present. The conductor was Mr F. C. Maker, Bristol, and the organist Mr Leigh Dauncey, Pontypool. TEBVETHIN SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of this Board was hold at the Town Hall, Pontypool, on Tuesday, Mr J. Daniel presiding.—Miss R. Wiiliams was appointed assistant teacher at the Pontnewynydd Seliools.-It was stated that Miss Wheeler, a teacher at the Park Terrace School, had passed the King's Scholarship, second class, and was now a certificated teacher. — Miss L. Wheeler's resignation was accepted, she having obtained an appointment under the Newport Board. The resig- nation of Miss Sketch, of the Pontypool Board School. was also accepted. --It was decided to issue a precept on the overseers for Y,2,500, there being an increased expenditure on the half-yearly accounts, through the erection of the new schools at Snatch- wood.

USK & DISTRICT RIFLE CLUB. I Mr J. C. Lowe's spoon was shot for on Thursday .,evening-the twenty-first competition—much im- preved form being shown all round, some of the Acratob men figuring prominently and one ouly just failing to win. The result was a tie between F. Hobbs and H. Marfell, with identical scores and •handicap of 09 and 6. In shooting off Marfell "started with a bullllud Hobbs replied with an inner. Marfell's next shot was a magpie" (three), while Hobbs got a bull and a lead of one. luners by both -for the last shot left Hobbs the winner of a well- "fought contest. Mr Joseph Davies' medal will be -shot for next week. Details :— Pts. Hep. Ttl. .Messrs F. Hobbs 39 6 45 H. Marfell 39 6 45 F. B. W ters 44 44 W. J. Sweet. 41 41 E. B. Haynes 41 41 J. C. Lowe 38 2 40 D. Rees 38 1 39 F, ,I. Edmunds. 36 3 39 <3. J. Francis 0 38 38 G. Edmunds, Junr 37 1 38 J. Billingham 37 S7 G. M. Smith. 36 1 37 P.J.Roberts. 35 2 37 L. Myers 34 3 37 P.T.Clift. 36 36 E. Morgan 34 2 36 'T. Rees, Junr (Usk) 32 2 34 A. F. Lucas 33 33 H. Freeman 32 1 33 W. Sweet. 32 52 Reuben Morgan 20 1 21

MR. A. J. GREEN'S DEPARTURE. I Monday evening's meeting of tha Sir Herbert Kitchener" Lodge of R.A.O.B., at the Three (Salmon's Hotel, Usk, was of special interest in consequence of its being the last at which Knight Green would be present, he having decided to leave Usk and having, this week, transferred the business to Brother E. Wagstaff, who comes from London. Knight Green, as is well -known locally, organized the Lodge, where ttis enthusiasm for the cause made him a valued member. There was a good attendance of primos and brothers at Monday's Lodge, when Primo Mundy as S.P. was succeeded by Primo E. B. Haynes, and there was the usual election of officers. The S.P. referring to the departure of Knight <Greeu, said they all esteemed him as a Buff, and -C looted upon him as the pioneer of Buffaloism in Kthe County where ho had done much to lift it up. He would move that they place on the minutes of ,the Lodge a record of their high appreciation of ,the services he had rendered them a? a Lodge, and 'their regret at his departure from their midst. '{Hear hear.) He trusted that the brethren would Tally round now that they were losing Knight -Green, and keep the Lodge going. Primo Mundy, senr., seconded, remarking that 3ie was very sorry Knight Green was leaving Usk, -and giving reminiscences of the happy hours they had spent together. Primo H. 0 Tucker, P.P.G. Sec., Newport, tsaid he was delighted to have an opportunity of sadding his testimony to the worth of Knight Green. The Usk, Chepstow, and Monmouth Lodges were three of the finest in the province of Monmouth, and Knight Green introduced 13uffaloism to all three. (Applause.) His aim 3iad been to raise the Order to what it should be and to attain to a higher standard locally than liad ever been known before. Every Buff in the Province would agree with him when he said that in Knight Green they were losing a very good member indeed, and all would join him, he was ;«ure, in wishing Knight Green, with his wife and sfamily, health, happiness, and prosperity. (Applause.) The motion having been agreed to, Knight Green returned thanks. He said he felt going away <quite as much as they did. He had spent many 'happy hours in that Lodge as well as on Buffalo 'business elsewhere, but he had no idea until they told him that he had done so much good for the Order in Monmouthshire. He bad only done 'what he considered to be his duty. Certainly he bad taken an active interest in Buffaloism, and, -as far as he could, he had done what he thought was best for the advancement of philanthropy and -conviviality, the things for which they were "banded together. He could only thank them for their kind expressions towards him, and say that be hoped that would not be the last time he should tiave the pleasure of meeting them in the Sir Herbert Kitchener" Lodge. (Hear, bear, and applause.) Resigning his position as C Treas., Knight reen introduced Bro. Wagstaff and bespoke for him the support of the brethren, at the same time proposing that he be elected C. Treas, in his place. This was agreed to, and Brother E, Wagstaff responding said ho should endeavour to follow in Jthe footsteps of his predecessor. Subsequently the Lodge closed with a link of -31, and at the invitation of Knight Green sat down -to an excellent hot supper. The Host presided, .and there were also present during the evening Primos E. B. Haynes, G. Mundy (2), R. A. Rogers, W. Billingham, T. H. G. Savery, F. Morgan, W. .J. Sweet, H. 0. Tucker, H. G. Powell, Brothers iE. Wagstaff, H. Dunning. W. Hobbs, C. J. Francis, T. A. L. Thomas, G Sec., D. H. Lewis, 'M. Parker, C. P. Thomas, C. R. Davies, E. Wren, -G. French, J. Wood, J. Jenkins, F. Jennings, J. B. Greening, T. Jones, W. J. Nicholas, W. ^Williama, G. I. Price, T. Wiiliams, D. O. Davies, Mayberry, E. Thomas, W. W. Gibbon, — Webb, W. Parker, F. Thomas, and J. H. Salter. The Chairman gave the loyal toasts. .rim« Mundy submitted the clerical toast, and Messrs H. Dunning, F, Jennings, C.J. Francis, and inliifaS,'6"1 ™ belwl £ of th8 yari0US >wfwLRogerS gave "The Array," &c., coupled SraS(2),nrdeF.°H £ ay?rer8 ifainUy^and ho beloilged to a soldier /best of b?« T?erved his country to the alwava hp f-Vi bility. He trusted there would £ & £ 'tK10 th°oal1 °f dutJ,that Ttrotr Lewis said Volunteers were thought little of before the present war, but now there was difference. All out on active service had done their best and wherever the soldiers of the line 'Went the Volunteers went. also. If, unfortunately, called upon again he believed Volunteers would bejust as eager to add their mite of strength to 4hat of the regular forces. b Brother C. Thomas also replied, and Brother Trevor Thomas, another active service "man, took the opportunity of drawing attention to the fact that recruits were wanted locally for the Volunteers, and that to save conscription all who possibly could do so should join for service at home. Brother F. Haynes. replying, said that through unfortunate circumstances he was unable to be at Usk to receive the town's presentations to the returned volunteers, and he now desired, at the first public opportunity he had bad, of thanking all in the town for the kind way in which they had received them on coming back from the war. He was pleased with the watch and illuminated address. Since he had come back a slur had been cast upon him by some because he joined the Yeomanry, and he wished to say now that he joined that because, having volunteered for service as a member of the Usk Company of Volunteers, things did not come to a head as quickly as he wished, and consequently he volun- teered for and was accepted in the Yeomanry. During the 18 months' service he saw he endeavoured to do his duty. (Applause.) Primo Haynes gave Our worthy Host," which, he said, was the toast of the evening. When they heard that Knight Green was going to leave them they at once thought of getting him something by which he would always remember the Usk "Buffs" (Applause.) A small committee was appointed, and they had decided to present him with an illuminated address. They c,)uld not, however, get it ready for that night, but he would read a copy of it:— R.A.O.B., G.L.E., Sir Herbert Kitchener L Jdge, No. 504. To Sir A. J. Green, K.O.M., K.G.H., P D. P. G P., C.T. [Photo.] We. the undersigned Primoa and Brethren of the "Sir Herbert Kitchener" Lodge, desire to place on record our keen appreciation of your labours on behalf of our Noble Order, not only in Usk, but in the Province of Monmouth. Primarily associated with the founding of our Lodge, we feel that no one has worked harder to fulfil his obligations than you, no one has more fully carried out its precepts nor shown a more lively and practical interest in all matters tending to the good of the Order and its individual members. Your whole-hearted exertions at all times to uphold its honour and dignity, stimulating others I to the exercise of the grand attributes of justice, truth, and philanthropy, inculcated by our brother- hood; have won for you our fraternal affection, our respect and esteem, and hOW that you are leaving Usk we ask you to accept this testimonial as a small and inadequate outward sign of our inward feelings towards you. While we cannot but feel deep regret at your departure, we wish you with all sincerity health, happiness, prosperity, and long life, whereby and wherein you may continue the good work you have so well done in our midst. May you ever have pleasant memories only of your position here as the head of our Lodge and of your connection generally with our ancient Borough. Usk, November 3rd, 1902. Continuing, Primo Haynes said he would not enlarge upon that address, but would ask them to drink the toast in a bumper. (Cheers, and musical honours). Primo Mundy, snr., added his testimony. Knight Green. responding, said he did not know how to adequately thank them all for their great kindness and the expression of their opinions with reference to the work which, with them, he bad done for Buffaloism. He felt he could scarcely reply without being egotistical. Still, he did feel that during his sojourn in Monmouthshire he had done the best he could to further the Order, perhaps more outside his own Lodge than in it. (Applause.) He bad spent a good deal of time, and taken a very hearty interest in the prosperity of the Order in the Province. He had been associated with the founding of three Lodges, as had been said, and had represented the Usk Lodge at the P.G.L., working up to the position of Deputy Prov. Grand Primo. He certainly regretted that, he could not accept their nomination to the high honour of being Prov. Grand Primo. (Hear, hear, and "You should have had it last year.") He desired it, and last year he had the ambition for it, but man proposes and God disposes. Outside of the Order, however, he had certainly made a great many friends in Usk-(hear, bear)- and he had found the people of the town jolly, good people. (Applause.) Of course in his business he had made a few enemies, but both he and his wife believed that they had the respect and the esteem of all those whose respect and esteem was worth having. (Hear, hear.) In consequence of that, he really and sincerely felt leaving Usk very much. On behalf of his wife and himself he wished to thank not only the Buffs but all in the town who had been so kind—so purposely kind- as to express their regret at their departure, and they had received many tokens of sympathy from the highest to the lowest amongst them. Those feelings he reciprocated most heartily, (Applause.) Bro. F. Jennings in giving" The Order and kindred Friendly Societies," said he must add his regrets to those already expressed at the departure of Mr and Mrs Green. He had nothing but respect and esteem for both of them, having, in his business relations wi h them, always found them sympathetic, genial, and kindly disposed. He hoped they and their children would live loug, happy, and prosperous lives. (Applause.) Bro. Trev. Thomas, C. Sec., and Bro. J. H. Salter having responded to the toast. Knight Green acknowledged the kind remarks made by Bro. Jennings, and went on to propose the toast of "The new Host, Bro. Wagstaff." From what he knew of him he felt sure that after he had beeu in Usk a little time they would all thoroughly appreciate him and support him as heartily as they had done him (the speaker). They would, he felt sure, cordially welcome both Mr and Mrs Wagstaff, (Applause.) Responding, Bro. Wagstaff said he filled a very difficult position in following such popular people as Mr and Mrs Green undoubtedly were, but he and his wife would endeavour to follow in their footsteps, make them as comfortable as possible, and try to win the same measure of respect and esteem. If they could do that, he felt certain Mrs Wagstaff and he would be very happy indeed at Usk. He thanked the company for the cordial welcome accorded him. [Applause.] Other toasts followed, aud a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the sinking of the National Anthem. ° Primo Tucker presided at the piano, and the following was the programmeSongs, "Sons of the Sea," G. Afaiidy, jr,: "The horse the missus dries the clothes on," H. G. Powell; "Born unlucky," D. Davies; "Jeremiah Brown," W. Parker; "Rolling," E. B. Haynes; "The Far --I Is Boy" (new version), Webb; Qui, qivi, qui." T. A. L. Thomas; "Mrs. Enery Haw- kips," F. Haynes; Bobbing up and down," W. J., Sweet; Too-ta," D. H. Lewis Tut-tut," E. Wagstaff; recitation, English History," F. ^'homas, &c.

ABERGAVENNY. 1 Allent,MelS," Davies <& Co. Bootsellers. I SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting was held on Monday, the Rev W. S. Jones in the chair.—Mr Charles F. Davies, of Carmarthen, was appointed assistant at the Hereford Road Boys' School, at a salary of Y,50.-The following scale of salaries for the caretakers was fixed, they to find all uteusils: Park-street, Victoria-street, and Castle-street Schools, £ 22 12s 6d per annum; Hereford Road School, £ 18 12s 6d.

I DEATH BY THE ROADSIDE. I Mr Powlett, of Penywnlon, Abergavenny, on Monday evening, when returning from the hunt came across an old man lying dead on the roadside near the King of Prussia Inn. The body wa9 identified as that of Mr Matthews, of Court Morgan, near Abergavenny. who had been with his boy with two horses and carts to fetch stones. The boy was in charge of the first horse and cart and the deceased in charge of the latter, and it is supposed that he dropped dead on the road, the two horses and carts proceeding towards Abergavenny. The body was removed to his home Death is ascribed to natural causes.

CHEPSTOW. Aqent.-Miss Clark PRESENTATIONS TO VOLUNTBERs.Previous to the commencement of the ordinary business a large number of persons attended in Chepstow District Council Chamber, on Monday night, to witness presentations to Volunteers and others who had returned from South Aftica. Thirteen silver watches were distributed, making with the thirteen distributed some time ago a total of twenty-six watches given bv the town. Mr Horniblow, the chairman, made the presentations to the following (or their representa'ives) Sappers T. Hobbs, W. Chard, and J. Chard, Royal Monmouth Royal Engineer Militia Troopers John Davies, John Howe, and Cyril Dobbs, Imperial Yeomanry; Lance-corporalj G. White and PrivAtes W. J. Pritchard, S. Holley. H. Bailey, W. J. Hodges, A. T. Jones, and J. E. Stockham. R.D.C. MEETING.—The monthly meeting was held an Saturday, Mr E. Curre presiding.—With regard to the Portskewett water supply, the Com- mittee reported that the pipes were corroded and that larger mains were necessary, but it was thought undesirable to commence the work until a couple of months after Christmas, on account of the short days. The Surveyor was instructed to get estimates for re-laying three-inch drains, a rough estimate of the cost being £ 5000—The Inspector reported that since the last meeting the district had been particularly free from infectious disease, but there was a slight outbreak of measles.— A communication was received from the Magar Parish Council com- plaining that they had not received any reply to their petition of April last, urging alteration in the water charges, and it was decided to reply that the Council could not make any alteration as the parish was only dealt with in the same way as other parishes.—The Finance Committee reported that the claim of £7 brought by Mr R. Hall, Councillor for the Llangwm district, in respect of the loss of his heifer by the giving way of a fence of the quarry used by the Council was a moderate one, and it was decided that the Monmouthshire County Council, who also used the quarry, should be asked to pay half the amount. BOARD OF GUARD I.A. \Ts. -Alr G. Seys presided at the fortnightly meeting on S-,tturd;tv.-A communi- cation was received from the Monmouthshire County Council saying that the Board's resolution re that police officers be allowed to act as tramp relieving officers came too late for the Standing Joint Com- mittee meeting, but other letters were received to a similar effect, and the question was deferred for inquiries.—The Agricultural Rites' Act grant amounted to S268 Os 3d.—There was only one application for the post of cook at the workhouse, that of Rachael Reece, of Pontadawe, and she was appointed for a month's trial.—Tie Chairman referred to the death of Mr Steel, relieving officer for the Lydney district, of whose services he ,p >ke in the highest tenus, and proposed a vote of sym- pathy with the deceased's family, which was agreed to.—The Master's fortnightly report stated that the first week there were 60 vagrants relieved against 31 the corresponding week of last year, and 10 relieved outside; the second week the figures were respec- tively 47, 39, and six. Twenty-five vagrants were relieved with white tickets during the f.,rtiiight.- The thanks of the Board were accorded to Mr J. W. Stanton, for sending four sicks of apples for the inmittes, and to Mr H. Clay for contributing 50 r;ibbits.-In accordance with notice the Rev W. H. Williams brought forward the injustice of the Poor Law Officers' Superannuation Act. and a resolution from the Greenwich Union wis adopted, asking for legislation to amend the law, and urging a central fund for the payment of all superannuations and the receipt of all payments on a uniform scale.

LLANDENNY. Agent.-Afrs. Vreece, The Shop. SALE AT NEW* HOUSE. Mr Edgar T. Davis, of the firm of Davis, Newland and Hunt, of Chepstow aud Newport, on Tuesday last, submitted for sale by auction at the New House Farm, Handenny, the herd of high class pedigree Herefords and shorthorns, the property of Mr J. Frost. A large and representa- tive company had assembled, attracted by the dispersal of a herd raised to a high pitch of perfection by the care and judgment of Sir Frost, to which his numerous successes at such important shows as the London, Smithfield, and Birmingham as well as at all the principal local exhibitions testify. The pedigrees as taken from the herd books of the Societies were fully detailed in the catalogues in respect of the first 14 lots, and the fat cattle were of exceedingly prime quality. The prices rea ized were as follows: Here- fords—Lot 1, "Primula" calved 1894, purchaser, Mr Price, of Llaugibby, lS^gs. Lot 2, Primula 5th," Mr Price, 12gs. Lot 3, "Cherry Ripe," 1893, Mr Nabor Crump, 16gs. Lot; 4, her heifer calf, Mr Cradoc Arthur, lOgsf Lot 5, Princess," 1895, Mr R. W. Watkins, 16,T. Lot 6, Pretty Maid," 1900, Mr Z. Lloyd 14ii?s. Lot 7, Pretty w Maid II. 1901, Mr Morgan, Raglan, 13^8. Lot 8, her steer calf realiz-d £ 12 15s. Lot 9, Pretty" calved 1899, Mr Skinner, I5|gs. Lot 10, Y,, her steer calf fetched 9|gs. Lot 11, "Rubens" bkilp calf, calved January, f902, Mr R. W. Watkins, 18gs. Shorthorns-Lot 12, "Star" calved 1891, purchaser, Mr Cale, 1 Ogs. Lot 13. her bull calf, calved February, 1902,kpiirchaser, Mr G. Pritchard, llgs Lot 14, "Spot" 1901, purchaser, Mr James. Llttiicayo, logs. Hereford and cross-bred cows and heifers with calves, or to calve in good season, ranged from 14gs to X22 5s. Fat cattle made from X16 to X26 5s. Rising two-year-old and yearling steeri and heifers reached as much as L32 10s per pair. The Shropshire breeding ewea descended from Lord Glanusk's flock, averaged 51s each. Working cart horses made from X25 to £ 10, and two-year-old colts up to £ 32. A yearling nag colt was knocked down at £ 15. Mr Edwin Lewis, of Llandenny Court, and Mr Heath, were the principal purchasers of the horses. A sow and 12 pig-g were purchased by Mr Hobbs. of Usk, for £ 15 lOs, and baconers made from £ 4 to £ 4 7s 6d, while a collection of implements, &c,, j made good prices. I

f LLANGIBBY. I Aqent-Mi-s Nash. Llangibby Village. DEATH.—We regret to have to record the death of Mr J. F. Thomas, carpenter, of the Village, at the age of 69 years. He had been ill for a con- siderable time, and passed away on Tuesday. The sympathy of all goes out to the widow and family in their bereavement. PRIZE POULTRY.-We are glad to notice that at Newbridge (Mon) Poultry Show, on 29th October, Dr Ruthcrfoord Harris was awarded first prize for a 11 turkey hen and third prize for a Roueu duck. At the Bristol Show, on the 5th and 6th-instant, he was awarded first and special with a Roueu duck.

SAD SUDDEN DEATH. We regret to have to record the death of Mr T. Lewis, which sad event occurred under distressing circumstances on Monday last on the road leading to the Park Farm, where he lived with hi son-in- law and daughter [Mr and Mrs John Lewis]. It appears that deceased having returned from Usk market, had dinner, and left for the Village to see Mr Thomas, carpenter, who was ill. He subsequently went into the White Hart, where, in reply to Mrs George's query as to his health he said he was not very well; he could feel something like a lump in his chest. He had some brandy, and said he feft better. Between 7 and 8 o'clock he left the house in company with Mr John Morgan, Ton-y-beddw, and Mr John Reed. He seems to have become powerless on the road and further help had to be obtained to get him on. He subsequently expired, and was taken home. Dr Boulton had been sent for in the meantime, but of course, medical skill was of no avail when be arrived. Deceased was a highly respected and esteemed yeoman of the parish, and was 72 years of age. Great sympathy is felt with the relatives in their sad bereavement. THE INQUBST. An inquest was held at the White Hart this [Friday] morning, Mr M. Roberts-Jones presiding. Mr W. Creese, Usk, was chosen foreman of the jury. John Lewis, Park Farm, said the deceased was his father-in-law, and his age 72 vears. Deceased was a retired farmer. On Monday last, witness drove him to Usk Market, and he appeared in the best of health and spirits. He drove him back between two and three o'clock, and they had dinner together, and deceased ate the same as usual. That was the last time he saw him alive. Witness went around the farm, and deceased left to go into the village to see Mr John Thomas, a friend, who was then lying seriously ill. Subsequently a lad named William Morgan, of the Walnut Tree Farm, came to tell him that deceased was on the roadside, and he went down to him. He was then dead. Mrs George stated that deceased called there at about .5.30 p.m. on Monday. She noticed when she saw him crossing the road that he was walking slowly, and when he came in she met him, and he spoke quite in the usual way. He complained of a pain in the stomach, and asked for a drop of brandy, which was a very unusual drink for him. He left at about 7.30. When he got up to leave he staggered a bit, and she could see that he was not very well. He said to John Reed, "Will you go out with me, John?" and Reed left with him as well as Mr John Morgan, who was going the same way as the deceased. John Reed said that when going up the road deceased said "Oh, dear!" "Oh, dear!" Witness went with him nearly half-way up the hill to the Park Farm, John Morgan being on one side and he on the other. He got very heavy on witness's arms and his legs dragged, so they put him down alongside the bank to rest a bit, witness thinking that he might get better. Witness thought he would go up to the Park Farm and tell Mr Lewis, but Mr Morgan said he would go back to the Village to get more help. Witness stopped with deceased until another man came down the road who had been working for Mr John Lewis, and he then left him in charge of that man. The Coroner asked if the deceased was deserted on the road, because it would have beeu a disgraceful thing to have left him there in the condition he was by himself. Witness said he should not have left him on any account by himself, and he did not, but he did not think he was as bad as he was. The Coroner said he was very glad to hear that. A. juror said deceased was found with his coat off. Was his coat off when witness left him ? Witness replied that his coat was on then, but when he went up again deceased was 30 yards higher up than where he left him. John Morgan, Ton-y-bedda, corroborated the last witness. Deceased did not speak much on the road. He said "Poor John Reed, I have known you a good many vetrs. You are one of my best friends. Come with me." They had almost to carry deceased. Witness went back to look for another man aa Reed was not strong enough to help deceased along any further. "W itness met a man from Mr Lewis's and asked him to take charge of deceased. On taking another man back witness found that his brother had come down the road with his son, and they were with deceased. Mr Lewis was just alive then. That would be about a quarter to eight. Coming up the road deceased had said Oh, dear several times. He became totally helpless. In reply to the Coroner, Mr John Lewis said Dr Boulton was sent for before deceased was taken home. John Morgan further stated that Mr Lewis died a few minutes after he returned to him. William Morgan, Walnut Tree, said he was coming down the road when he struck a match to see who was on the roadside. Deceased was there with a man who had been casually working for Mr John Lewis. Deceased had beads of perspiration on his forehead, and he saw him getting worse and worse, until his fftce became white. Witness sent his son up to the Park to inform Mr J. Lewis, after they had tried to get deceased on and failed. Dr Boulton said he was called for the case at about 8,40 on Monday evening. He had known deceased for a great many years. He was a stout man in full habit. He could say that there had been no accident or foul play, and death was due to natural causes. Having partaken of a free dinner rather late in the day and tak«n tea afterwards, he had an acute attack of indigestion, and subsequently there was failure of the heart's action. The Coroner: Is not tea a good thing after dinner ? Dr Boulton Certainly not. The Coroner: To take brandy when the heart is weak is a very wise thing to do ?-Certainly, a very wise thing. In reply to the Coroner the jury said they did not think there was blame to be attached to anyone, and that they were of opinion death was due to natural causes. The Foreman said the jury wished to convey to the relatives a sincere vote of condolence. Tiie deceased was a dear old friend of theirs and the family had their fullest sympathy. Mr J, Lewis said he thanked them all for this kind expression of feeling.

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I LLANTRISSENT. I TRAP ACCIDENT.-As Mr Williams, of Llan- trissent, and his daughter were driving in a trap along the Caerleon Road, ou Saturday evening, on their way home from Newport, a dog jumped at the horse and bit it on the leg. The horse ran into an iron railing in front of one of the houses, with the result that the occupants of the trap were thrown on to the pavement. Miss Williams sustained injuries to her left arm and her fice. and was taken to the hospital. Mr Williams escaped with slight injuries. A

f NEWPORT. I Agents—Messrs Greenland and Co.. NlIJ.a,lten", MEDICAL APPOINTMENT.—Ou Tuesday, Dr T. A. Davies, M.R C.S., L.R.O.P., of London, was appointed nfo1i,nr house-surgeon at the Newport and Monm u1 «hir« Hospital, at a salary of £ 50 per annum, with boaid and residence. A letter jus- t. hand from Bermuda says that the writer is a torpedo man, and his duties were taken up with guarding the Boer prisoners, of which there were several thousands there. Every night he kept a watch, burning a search-light all round the islands. For the first two or three months he used to feel anyhow the next day, but one of his chums recommended Vi. Cocoa. For a time he used it, and after a week or so found that the fatigaed feeling had entirely disappeared, and he now says that it is Vi-Cocoa that sustained him aud his mates through the cold nights of last winter. Mr T. J. Brown, H.M.S. "Medina," Bermuda, West Indies, who writes this letter rightly adds "This is not a light task for ten months at a stretch." CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.-The fourteenth annual show was opened on Thursday by Dr Garrod Thomas, J.P., in the athletic club's gymnasium, and was a complete success. The Mayor took the first honours of the show with his leading prize group of chrysanthemums and foliage plants. Dr Garrod Thomas took second prize. The challenge cup given by Dr Rutherfoord Harris was won by Mrs Williams, of Brynglas. Mrs Williams also captured with a fine great Mons. Louis Renny bloom out of the challenge cup collection the prize for the best bloom in the show. Mr C. D. Phillips took the premier prize for groups Q! miscellaneous plants. Colonel Wailis was second. In addition to the chrysanthemums, there were, floral arrange- ments of sprays, button holes and wreaths, and also a magnificent exof fruit. I

PONTYPOOL AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL. I A meeting was held at the Town Hall, Pontypool, on Thursday afternoon, for the purpose of seeing the General Committee of the Pontypool and District Hospital. Mr Alfred Addams Williams, J.P., C.C., presided. After discussing various ways of obtaining funds for .tie hospital, it was eventually agreed to hold a b.ziar in Juno next, at the Pontypool Provision Market-hall, and that four District Committees be formed to carry out this object. Mr« I. Butler, Panteg, was elected president; Mrs Edward Jones, Snatchwood Park, treasurer • and Mesdames Mulligan and J. R. Essex secrettries of the General Committee, which embraces the four District Committees About £2,500 will be required to free the hospital from debt. r

CICLIST KILLED.-Abraham Dimblylow was killed on Saturday afternoon, when riding a bicycle at Bishton, between Patshull and Albrightoti. The deceased was riding without clips attached to his trousers, and the cloth became entangled in the wheel and chain. The unfortunate man was thrown off his machine and fell on his head, his neck being broken, and death was instantaneous. CADBURY'S COCOA is highly nourishing and easily digested, repairing waste and perserving health' It is absolutely pure and untampered with, being entirely free from drugs, alkalies, or any admixture CADBURY'S is a perfect food, suitable for all age and for all seasons of the year.-I

I The Municipal Elections. The Education Bill figured largely in the municipal elections which took place on Saturday. In political contests the Liberals gained 85 seats, the Unionists 55, Labour party 24, the Inde- pendents 8, and the Socialists 5. I NEWPORT. The net results of the contests at Newport, where nine out, of the ten wards were fought, is that so far as the Unionist and Liberal parties are concerned there is no change in the position. But if supporters and opponents of the Education Bill be counted the result is a loss of one seat to the supporters. The following were returned — Liswerry Ward.—H. Dnckham (II). Tredegar Ward.—T. S. Grower (R). St. Woolos' Ward.—A. Swash (R). Alexandra Ward.—J. H. Dunn (U). Victoria Wtrd.-Dr Lloyd Davies (R). Crindau Ward.—Charles Thomas (Lab) CaerRu Ward.—F. P. Robjent (U) St. Julian's Ward. —G. Greenland (R). Maindee Ward.-G. Morgan (U). Councillor T. Canning was unopposed in the Central Ward. At a meeting of the Newport Town Council on. Tuesday, Councillor J. H. Dunu was asked to accept the mayoralty for the ensuing year, and Mr Dunn having intimated his acceptance of the office, was, on the proposition of Alderman M. Mordey, seconded by Mr R. Wilkinson, unani- mously selected for installation on Monday next. Mr Dunn is a Unionist in politics and a Churchman, and has been a member of the council twelve years. The mayor's salary was fb.,ed at JE300. MONMOUTH. The four retiring members, Messrs. Jameit Breakwell, farmer and miller, Perthvre (Unionist) George Richard Edwards, builder, Monnow-street (Unionist); Kennington Hall, drtper, Monnow- s.treet (Liberal) and Alfred Edward Jones, farmer, Vauxhall (Unionist), were all returned unopposed. ABERGAVENNY. There were contests in three out of four wards, and the results were declared as follow Priory Ward.—Councillor J. Nesbitt was returned unopposed. Casual Vacancy.—W. J. R. Ilarfh, Churchman. Central. —J. Bishop, Churchman. Girfaeld.-T. Deverp'l, Congregationalist. (,-ill, 1T Z. Wheatley returned un- opposed. Alderman Edwin Foster is Abergavenny s new Mayor, and at a special meeting in Monmouth on Thursday it wao unanimously decided to elect Mr Hamilton T. Baillie, Mayor of the town for the ensuing year, making his third succesilvg year .Il ctiief magistrate of the Borough.

Western Valleys Sewerage. A large meeting of ratepayers was held at kber- tillcry, on Monday evening, Mr William Lewis, chairman of the District Counei!, presiding, to con- firm or otherwise the scheme for the promotion of the Western Valleys Sewerage Bill (Main Trunk) for the formation or a joint board. The resolution pledging Abertillery to support the scheme was passed by 111 votes to 41. Stubborn opposition was offered by Mr S. N. Jones and others, whilst Mr William Brace and Mr P. W. Raffan were equally warm in supporting the scheme. A similar resolution was come to at a meetiag of Ehbw Vale ratepayers held on Monday.

National Union of Teachers. The half-yearly meeting of the Monmouthshira district of the National Union of Teachers was held at the Abertillery Board School, on Saturday morn- ing last. Mr A. Morris, F.R.H.S., Newport (president of the Union), occupied the chair. and, in openin- the meeting, briefly alluded to the agitated state of the country on the Education Bill. He advised teachers to maintain a dignified sileooe respecting the politi- cal question, and to continue to place the interests of the children in the forefront of all their meetings and deliberations. Reference was made to the successful educational conference which was held at Abergavenny, when over 450 teachers attended, and the thanks of the Union wr-re unanimously passed to Mr R. G. Lesard, H.M. Inspector, for his donation towards the expenses of the conference. A resolution was moved by Mr A. A. Warren, on behalf of the Newport Branch, calling attention to the fact that the importance of subordinate subjects in the curriculum of the primary schools was con- stantly exaggerated. This was seconded and supported. The importance of the essential subjects in the children's education in elementary schools, such as the three R's, and the dangers of their being hampered by undue attention to other subjects, was dwelt upon. The true aims and intentions of educa- cation should be stulied, and no subject introduced into the curriculum s've such as ten led to the development of the child, and which would repay the time spent in its study. In apportioning time for the various subjects, their relative importance in the development of child nature should be taken into account, and the greatest amount of time devoted to the fundamental and essential subjects of study. The resolution was carried. Mr S. Sharpies, of Manchester, delivered an impressive address on questions of professional interest, under the title of Rocks Ahead."

Markets. USK, CATTLE, Monday.—There was rather a poor attendance and supply at the ordinary monthly market to-day, orobably in consequence of the recent fair. The following were the quotations :-Be-,t beef, 6!d to 7d per lb second 2 quality, 6d to 6|d wether mutton, Hd to 8d ewe, 6d to 7d; cows and calves, £ 12 to £ lo; yearlings, £6 to X9 two-year-old^, £10 to £ 13; sows and pigs, S7 to XIO strong stores, 358 to, 4os each three months old, 20a to 23a weaners. 168 to 20s; porkers-heavy weights, 9"1 to 9s 6d per score light-weights, 10s to 10s 6d bacocers, 9s to 9s 6d per score. NEWPORT, CORN, Wednesday.—Wheat was steadily held for more money. Maize remained firm, and no change was evident- Barley was also steady and firm. Oats the turn as;aiu.it bnvers. Flour: Fines 23s 6d. NEWPORT, CATTLE, Wednesdav.-There was a large supply of stock as usual, the attendance also being good. Keen, brisk trade characterised the market. Prices —Beet beef. Gd per lb seconds. bid per lb; cows, 5d to 6d per lb; best wether mutton, 7id per lb lamb, 7d to 81 per lb veal, 6^d to 7d per lb; porker pigs—light-weights, lis 3d to lis 6d per score heavy weights, 10s 6d to 10s 9d per score. NEWPORT, CHEESE, Wednesday.—There was an average supply and good demand, everything being cleared. Prices ruled as fnllows Caerphillys 54s to 60s, fancy dairies, 618 to 64s, doubles, 56s to 57s, De-rbys, 60s to 62s, truckles 56s to 63s, Cheddars 56s to 588. -=

I John Bull's Awakening. We hear so much of the sleepiness of British commerce that it is interesting to read the witness of one of our enterprising American competitors that John Bull is waking up. A writer in the Brooklyn Eagle thus refers to wha.t he describes as the awakening of John Bull So long as he did not care, so long as his irritability was dormant, so long as he smiled at ths constant pin-pricks from all sides, there was little hope of improvement. But the lion is no longer couchant. He is awake, and angry, which is a very good sign, for John Bull means to make a fight of it after all.