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lonmouihshire Chamber of Agriculture. MEETING AT USK. I A general meeting of the Monmouthshire Chamber of Agriculture was held at the Three Salmon's Hotel, Usk, on Monday afternoon, when Mr John Jeffreys (Raglan), the president, occupied the chair, and amongst others present were:—Rev. Herbert Addams Williams, Messrs. J. Maitland Watkins, A. G. Graham, Edward Williams, W. Jeffreys, jr., R. H, Marfell, W. J. Grant (organiser of the Monmouthshire Technical Instruction Committee), R. W. Spencer, Richard Hall, W. Davies, Henry Hansard, Ballinger, J. R. Jones, Powell (Cefn Uoch, Raglan), James (Perthcretig), W. Watkins, R. Watkins, J. Hennessey, and T. Morris Prosser (secretary). Letters expressive of regret at being unable to attend were received from Messrs. C. D. Phillips, Henry Williams (who was a witness in a County Court case at Abergavenny), E. P. Martin, J.P., R. Lewis, and W. Davies (Blaina). NEW MEMBERS. I The following were elected members of the Chamber:-Roger Lewis, Little Mill, Pontypool; F. P. Robjent, NewporL; R. St. John Beasley, J.P., Usk; Edmund Roger Lewis, J P., Maesycwuimer Leolin Forestier-Walker, Michael- ston-y-Vedw; Charles E. Wagstaff, Three Salmon's Hotel, Usk; and T. B. R. Wilson, Newport. THE COMPENSATION SCALB. I The Secretary reported that the Central Chamber had adopted the draft scale of com- pensation for unexhausted improvements which their Committee had drawn up, and the Monmouthshire Committee would meet soon to consider it with a view to presenting their report on the subject for final adoption. HOME V FOREIGN PRODUCE. The Secretary read a letter from the Local Government Board, re the Sale of Adulterated Butter Bill, stating that no distinction had been drawn between English and foreign butter also an acknowledgment of the receipt of the Chamber's resolution on the, subject from Sir Joseph Lawrence, M.P. PRACTICAL PAPERS. Mr R. H. Williams, Church Farm, Panteg, wrote stating that at an early meeting he would read papers on C C Milk; its production and inspection" and .Modern implements and the lack of practical men to use them." BOUNDARY FENCES. &C. The Secretary said the question of boundary fences and the law of trespass was to come before the next meeting of the Central Chamber. The Monmouthshire Chamber had, at a meeting at Monmouth, a year or so ago, passed resolutions upon the subject. Mr William Davies, of OWtn Celyn, Blaina, now wrote remarking that boundary fencing was of the greatest importance to stock farmers, and it was highly necessary that something should be done to protect them from the risk of being unreasonably imposed upon through the neglect of fencing, not of their own, hut of some one adjoining. It was said that no fence was required by law, con- sequently the indolent man was the best off, for if he could get into possession of a few acres of laud he could sic down and watch his neighbour's cattle I ti coming on his land and sue the owner to the extent he thought fit. and get it. This was the method of farming in Monmoathshire last summer but if this eort of business was continued laud would be worthless. The Chairman followed iu the same strain, and urged that something ought, ere this, to have been doua to protect the farmer from his neighbour who would not keep hia fences in good repair, but who could claim for trespass which resulted. Mr J. Maitland Watkins, Mr R. Hall, Mr W. J. Grant, the Rev H. A. Williams, Mr R W. Spencer, and Mr R. H. Marfell, having added to the discussion, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted That in the opinion of this meeting, it is desirable that before an occupier shall recover damages due to the trespass of another man's stock, he shall show that such trespass was not due to his own bad fences." "That the existing law, of trespass should be amended particularly in the direction of providing for the protection of products which, although of natural growth, are of a marketable value." THE EDUCATION ACT. Mr T. Watkiiig, solicitor, Pontypool, wrote calling attention to the effect which Section 18 of the Education Act, 1902, might have upon agriculturists if the County Council make school board areas bear only a moiety of their outstanding loans instead of three-fourths which they will have the power to do, viz., the difference will come out of the County rate, of which the farmers would bear a large proportion. This, therefore, ought to be made a test question with candidates a: the next County Council election. No action was taken in the matter. PRACTICAL PAPERS. The Secretary said members were invited to read practical papers at these meetings on subjects of interest to agriculturists. If any one desired it he would make an appointment with him, take down in shorthand what he had to say, and have it type written. The members would supply the practical knowledge and he would do the clerical work. The papers would afterwards be printed and circulated amongst the members generally. In response to all invitation to prepare a paper, Mr E. Williams pointed out that the Press supplied agriculturists with such food, and that papers when read at meetings were apathetically received. However, without definitely promising to write a paper, he would give the matter his considera- tioli. COMPULSORY DIPPING. The Secretary read Mr Hanbury's Sheep Scab Bill, which provided for the compulsory dipping of sheep. It was a permissive measure, local authorities having to adopt it to put it into force. Several resolutions in favour of compulsory dipping, said Mr Prosser, had been passed by the Chamber, and this Bill seemed to go in the direction they wished. A resolution that the Chamber cordially supported the Bill was agreed to. I PUBLIC WEIGHBRIDGES. I Mr R. H. Marfell drew attention to the fact that there was an inefficient provision of public weighbridges in their markets. They were in some cased too small to be of practical value. Subsequently Mr Ma-fell decided to bring forward the question again at another meeting. I THE CIDER INDUSTRY. Mr W. J. Grant referred to the, way It the Board of Agriculture was taking up o( queHtiou (If Cider making, and to the creation <>; a Cider Institute, at Long A-bton, near Bristol, by that Board and the counties interested in the industry. During the meeting of the Bath and West of England Show, at Bristol, there would be a Cider Conference, and he (Mr Grant) hoped that, through the Chamber's energe'ic secretary they would receive a notification of the same and an invitation to be present, from Sir Thomas Acland, who had paid a very great compliment to Mon- mouthshire in pointing out the interest they had already taken in the matter by being the first to have a cider-making school. Sir Thomas hoped that a large number would attend from Mon- mouthshire to set a good example to Devonshire, where the people were not as appreciative of the movement as they should be. I REPRESENTATIVES ABROAD. l The following letter was read from the Board of Agriculture, in reply to a communication from the Chamber on the 25th February last. I am directed to point out that while it is true that certain foreign countries have appointed agricultural attaches to reside in Great Britain and elsewhere, those countries do a large export trade in agricultural produce, and that it is with the object of advertising this trade and of opening up new markets for their surplus production that such appointments have been made, whereas from Great Britain the amount of agricultural produce exported is too small to justify the appointment of officers permanently stationed abroad. The general information transmitted to the Board by the Foreign and Colonial Offices, or obtained from Foreign and Colonial Government Depattments and through the agricultural press, is, on the whole, satisfactory, but the Board are endeavouring to get all such information earlier, and to supply it more frequently to those most in need of it. "The Board recognises that there is much to be learned in connection with the methods of farming adopted in other countries as well as in connection with the handling and distribution of agricultural produce, and in the organisation of rural industries and that in view of the progressive character of agriculture and of foreign competition at the present day, it is their duty to obtain and supply all the available useful information and issue it as rapidly as possible. They are of opinion, however, that it is preferable instead of having permanent representatives whose work is already so largely done by existing agencies to make special enquiries whenever such investigations are thought to be necessary, as was done recently with much satisfaction to the English farmers concerned in the case of the inquiry undertaken into the conditions under which the brined vegetable industry is carried on in the Netherlands."

USK. f Agent-Mrs. E. K. Jones, Stationer I A-GLING.-On Saturday last Mr H. W, Pride I killed a salmon in Pencarreg Pool which weighed 231bs PRIMROSE DAY.—On Sunday, the anniversary of the death of Lord Beacoasfield, buttonholes of primroses were very generally worn in the town, in memorial honour. COOKERY CLASSES.—At the second of the series of six cookery demonstrations by Miss Sylvia Richards, the County teacher, at the Town Hall, Usk, on Wednesday afternoon, there was a record I attendance. MILITARY FUNERAL.-The funeral of Mr George Watkins, junr., who died on the previous Monday at the early age of 20 years, after several months' illness, took place on Saturday afternoon last. As the deceased was a private in the local company of Volunteers and a member of the Band. the interment took place with military honours. Captain Stanley M. Williams was in command of the Company. The Baud (under Bandmaster Madley) played the "Dead March" in Saul, on the way from the deceased's father's residence in Maryport-street. to the Baptist Chapel, and thence to the Churchyard after the first portion of the burial service had been read by the Rev H. B. Robinson. After the service at the graveide, the tiring party (under Sergeant Mundy) fired the customary three volleys. There was a large attendance of the general public, who sympathise [ very mli(,Ii with the bereaved parents and family. The coffin was covered with the Union Jack, surmounted by deceased's helmet, &c., and among the many wreaths were those sent by the V olun teer Company, the Band, and the bell-ringers of St. Mary's Church. A inuf3.i l peal was subsequently rung on the Church bells, docsased having also been oue of the bell-ringers.

PROPERTY SALE. I At the Three Salmon's Hotel, Usk, on Monday afternoon, Messrs. Marfell and Poole successfully offered for sale two lots of freehold property in the Usk district. Lot 1 was the dwelling house, buildings, and laud, containing 12a. 3r. 27p., situate in the parish of Llangwm Ucha, in the occupation of Mr Frederick J ones.-The tenant became the purchaser at £ 175—Messrs. Gnstard aud Wadding.on, Newport and Usk, were the solicitors for the vendor. Lot 2 consisted of the messuage and binldings, with the several piece-* or parcels of meadow, pasture, arable, and wood land held therewith, and known as Glanynant, in the parish of Llaubadoc, containing in the whole 15a. Or. I9p., and now in the occupation of Mr Charles Jones, at 919 per annum. There is 12J lid Land Tax payable. -H,r W. S. Gnstard was the purchaser at £ 50->.— Messrs. Watkins and Co., Pontypool and Usk, were the solicitors for the vendor.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The annual meeting of the U*k Urbau District Council was held at the Town Hall, on Thursday evening in last week, when there were preseut:- Messrs. S. A. Hiley, Reuben Morgan, J. Hennessey, H. Ault, G. Edmunds, E. W Waters, J. Haggett, T. J. Smith, W. Workman, F, Jennings, F. Lucas (clerk), and T. Reea, jr. (surveyor, &c.) THE CHAIRMANSHIP. I The Clerk said that the first business was the appointment of a chairman pro tem, or for the year, as the Council thought best. Mr Ault said he thought they could not do better than propose Mr Hiley's re-election as Chairman f.)r the year. Mr Hiley had served them very well indeed during the time he occupied the chair last year. He came forward with a great deal of pleasure when then elected and had performed the duties to everyone's satisfaction. Mr Waters said he had much pleasure in seconding. He was sure they could not have a better Chairman, and the Council aud ratepayers were fortunate in having him. The proposition was carried uuanimously. Mr Hiley, on taking the chair, said he was much obliged to the proposer and seconder of the proposition, and to the Council for accepting it. He would take that opportunity of thanking them all for their kind co-operation and sympathy during the period he had been their Chairman, in consequence of which he could claim that their meetings had been very pleasant and successful, He thought that the object of every one was to ao the best he could iu the interests of the town and neighbourhood, and he felt sure that that would coutiuue to be the principal aim of them all. (Hear, hear). The Committees were formally re-elected. I THE STREET COMMITTEE. This Coinmittee reported that they had requested Mr Symonds, the clock winder, to order a new face for the Town Hall clock, with new skeleton iron frame, at a cost of 25. As to the driving way into Mr Savery's yard in Castle Parade, they had decided to recommend the Council to lay down a new oue provided Mr Savery would pay 30s towards the cost. The Clerk said he had spoken to Mr Savery on the hitter subject, and Sir Savery said he could not see hia way to contributing so much towards the cost of the work. He had asked Mr Savery to Ii" to him definitely on the point, but he had i t yet done eo. In reply to a question it was slated that the estimated cost of the improvement was X3 or 23 10s. It was also remarked that if the work were done it would be for Mr Savery's benefit, as the present driving way would last some time longer so far as the Council were concerned. The Surveyor said Mr Savery bad spoken to him on the subject, and he understood that he agreed to the terms. The report was adopted. THE TRAIN SERVICE. A communication was read from the Great Western Railway Company, stating that the train service was receiving consideration. The Clerk said that since the date of the letter Mr Paxton, district superintendent, had called to see him, but he was away from home. The Chairman said there was plenty of time yet to go into the matter. INCREASED GRANT. The Chairman said Mr W. B. Gething, C.C., had informed him that the Main Roads and Bridges Committee had decided to recommend an increased grant of JE20 per annum to the Council on account of the maintenance of the main roads in the district. (Hear, hear.) THB CHAIRMAN'S PREROGATIVE. The Chairman brought forward an application for a Newport Hospital ticket (indoor). It was pointed out that the granting of the Council's recommendations was left in the hands of the Chairman, but Mr Hiley remarked that he did not care to exercise the power as he did not know whether he should be their Chairman again, The application was acceded to. THE CATTLE MARKET MEADOW. I There was only one tender for the grazing of the horse paddock at the Cattle Market, and that was accepted, viz., 21 from Mr Workman, junr. THE TOWN HALL. I The Clerk reported that he had received an application for the use of the Town Hall for a meeting of the Teachers' Association, but the applicant thought the price, £ 1 Is, prohibitive There would be about 200 at the meeting, which would be held in the day time. After some discussion, on the proposition of Mr R. Morgan, who argued that the town would derive some benefit from the teachers' visit, the fee was fixed at half-a-guinea. INTERIOR REPAIRS WANTED. I The Chairman referred to the bad state of the Board room, and remarked that it was not fit for them to meet in. The time had arrived for it to be done up. Mr Smith drew attention to the state of the room in the Hall rented by the Y.M.C.A. They had paid £2 14s for years and the Council had not laid out a penny on it. After a few remarks the matter was referred to the Street Committee, Mr Straker, the owner, having first to be asked to see to the outside work. WATER CART QUESTION. I Mr Edmunds referred to the need of a water cart in the town, and said he was almost tempted to speculate in one which was on offer at the Royal Show at Cardiff, and could have been had cheaply, as the makers did not want to take it home again. Air Jennings said Mr Edmunds might have made a name for himself at once if he had bought it aud presented it to the town. In subsequent discussiou it was brought out that it was not -o much the initial capital expenditure that stood in the way of acquiring the desideratum, but the subsequent working expenses. The Surveyor said the Water Company would let them have the necessary water for L5 per annum, but the Council would have to pay for standpipes, &o. Ultimately the Surveyor was requested to present an estimate of the cist of providiug a water cart and working it. The meeting then adjourned till the first Thursday in May.

THE NEWLY APPOINTED VICAR OF LLANBADOC. The following is taken from the Liverpool Courier, of April 22nd — The Rev a. Cocksou, senior assistant clergyman fit St. Agnes' Church, Ullet-road, having been appointed rector of Llaullowell and vicar of Llaubadoc, Monmouthshire, a farewell gathering was held in the Parish Room last evening, and the occa-ijou ,vas taken to present him with a token of the esteem in which he is held. The Vicar (Rev C. C Elcum), who presided, bore testimony to the faithful manner in which Mr Cockson had discharged his clerical duties, and remarked that while they rejoiced in his preferment they realised that through his departure they were losing a true friend. It was their fervent hope that MrsC-icks'ii and himself would find health, wealth, and godliness in their uew home. The wardens presented Mr Cockson with an illuminated address, framed in gilt, aud a cheque. Mr Cocksou suitably and feelingly acknowledged the gift.

THE HOW-DE-DO-DE MINSTRELS. I On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, in the Town Hall, Usk, this local troupe of minstrels gave an excellent minstrel entertainment of the usual varied character before larze audiences, after a parade round town of the How-de-do-de and. The items of the programme, which were not too many, had been very judicially selected and arranged, the music throughout wis pleasing and well rendered, and the harmonised choruses were given with capital effect. The troupe excelled on the second night. Mr E. B. Haynes again ably filled the onerous position of interlocutor, and the cornermen were Messrs D. H. Lewis, W. Hooper (umbos), F. Morgan, anl Trevor Thomas (bones) while the chorus and soloists consisted of Messrs H. Edwards, R. Roberts, J. H. Roberts, E. Morgan, F. Hayues, T. Bowen, L. S. D tvies, and H. C. Davies. Mr W. Nixon was an admirable accompanist. The cornermen's quartette, How-de-do-de," a local and topical composition, retained the distinc- tive music of the item which gave the troupe its name, and the subsequent solos of the four were given with great success, eliciting much laughter and applause. Their jokes were also closely followed and the points enjoyed. On the sentimental side the soloists all sany; well, and it would, indeed, be iuvidious, in this ease as in the other, to single out any one for special mention where all acquitted themselves well. The first part concluded with" Good night," the chorus of which also, at the last, brought the entertainment to the loyal finale, God Save the King." .Part II opened with Mr Trevor Thomas's stump speech, which, without exaggeration, was a side- splitting composition requiring much elocutionary ability, but delivered in inimitable style. Mr T. Bowen's contribution" Britannia's Boys," was excellently given, and a good effect was pro- duced by the chorus appearing in white sailor-like costumes. The duet, The How-de-do-de Bookies," bv \Iessrs Morgan and Haynes-who appeared in a typical "hooky" style, and were aided by the I'L-iwwned Hippy" and other sporting characters —brought down the house, the duet and the patter being of local racy flavour. The entertainment ended with a very amusing -Breach of Promise Action (a study in black) in which the parts were admirably taken and sus- tained. The following was the prograrnme Part I.—Overture and opening chorus, "Strike the chords of pleasure," Tne Company quartette, How.de.do.de." The Cornermen; song, "Good- bye, Mignonette." Mr R. Roberts; song, "The laughing coon." Mr D. R. Lewis song, Beautiful dreams linger near me," Mr H. C. Davies; eong, "The cogitating coon,'» Mr T. Thomas; song, Claspiia- hand when almost broken-hearted," Mr J. Roberts; soug, "The sheeny coon," Mr W. Hooper; song, 11 Napolitaiae, I am dreaming of —— .dI thee." Mr E. Morgvtn nonar, "The fel ow with that. big big black hag," Mr F. JJorgun fi,inle, Good night," The Company. Part II. Stump speech, Mr T. Thomas song (incharacter). Britannia's Bova." Mr T. Boweu duet, "The How-de-do-de Bookies," Messrs F. Morgan and E. B. Haynes. Part III.—" Black breach of promise aotion..r- Characters: Judge Meneiiok, Mr D. H. Lewis; Spazzums, K.C., Mr H. C. Davies; Clerk of tha Court, Air F. Mor«an; Silux Sioucher (piaiutiffjy Mr W. Hooper; Billy Binkles, Mr T. Thomas; Dinah Binkles (a f-tir deceiver), Mr W Billingbam- The Troupe, who were ki"dly assisted in various ways by several frieuds, and who have made a find" in Mr Hooper, are to be congratulated upon the success of their efforts. It remains only for the concluding show at Raglan, on Wednesday next, to be well patronized, to put the finishing touch on the season's work.

I ABERGAVENNY. Avtnts.—Messrs Davies & Co. Booksellers. ABERGAVENNY R.D.C. The monthly meeting was held on Friday in last week. The first business was the election of a Chairman for the ensuing year. Mr John Rogers was voted to the chair pro tem. Mr J. Merton Jones declined re-election, and the Council unanimously expressed their great regret. Mr R. Hudsou Evans was proposed, but he said he was unable to accept the office for want of time. Mr Johu Rogers was then proposed and elected. The Medical Officer (Dr E. Y. Steele) reported two cases of scarlet fever, and stated that 10 had been discharged from the Infectious Hospital. The Rev C. Wesley (Grosmont) wrote complain- ing of a nuisance near his house. A committee consisting of Mr R. Hudson EvanEr, Mr James Sherratt, and Mr George Savee were appointed to meet the Surveyor aud report to the next Council. The estimated expenditure on the highways amounted to 3d in the £ instead of 4d for the previous half year. The Steam Roller Committee stated that 2,422- tons of road metalling had been rolled it., the time occupied being 91 days, at a cost of Lli.)O 2s horse for water L61 10s 61; ex ra men, coal, brushes, and sundries, the whole amounting to L199 lis 9d, being at the rate of Is 7li per ton. Mr Hudson EVFans paid he calculated the cost per year of the roller and men with all repairs, &c.: if they purchased a roller it would amount tc. L126 5s, which would be prac'.ically mora per year than for the cost of hiring for 101 Jars-the time that the Surveyor said that he could profitably employ a roller. The committee's report stated that they recommended the hire of a roller f r the ensuing year with which he agreed. This was carried.

CAEIILEON. Agent—Miss M. A. Eoaas, !feics%7?nt Cross-Ureet. EASTER VESTity.-The Rev Cation Bedwell, B.D. (vicar), presided.—Mr T. Parry presented the accounts, which showed a balance due to the churchwardens of £ 11 9s. led. The Vicar nominated Mr John Davies as his churchwarden for the ensuing year, and Mr T. Parry was unanimously re-elccred parishioners' warden, and thanked for his past services. The sidesmen were also re-elected, and Mr J. H. Taylor was appointed lay elector. The vestry approved of the vicar's disbursement of Morgan's Charity and Pri'chard and Lemaa's Charities amongst certain widows in Caerleon.

GKOSMONT. CONSERVATIVE SM^K.TCR.—A. very successful Conservative smoking coucrt took place in the Town Hall, Grosmont, on Thursday week, presided over by Mr Henry Halliwell, of the North Monmouthshire Conservative Association, and Mr W. H. Black, Grosmont. PARISH COUNCIL.— A. meeting of the Parish Council was held in the Town Hall, Gro-modt, on Saturday last.—Mr William Price was unanimously re-elected chairman and Mr John Bryan vice- chairman. The following were appointed over- seers Messrs John Price (Little MoaldalberO, W. C. Freeman (Springfield), Thomas Farr (Lower Tresenny), and Barnard Gwatkin (Beech Hill). —Mrs Amos Jones, Lawns Cottage. Grosmont. the onlv applicant, was appointed cleaner of the Town Hall.—A revised scale of charges for the use of the Town Hall was adopted. 0

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v — CHEPSTOW, Ao,ent.-Mtlss Clark R.D.C. MBETING.—At the annuil meeting, on Saturday, Mr E. C. Curre was re-elected chairman, and Mr B. Perry vice-chairman. Misers Lan;j aud Perry were appointed delegates to attend the "urat District Councils' Associations' Conference at Bristol on 6th May next. —The La "a! Goveroment Board wrote asking for a repit to their letter of the 18th July last as to what provision was beiog made for a proper water supply for the parishes of Matherne and St Pierre. —It was decided to reply to the effect that the Council had not yet a com- prehensive scheme, as they were waiting io see what Chepstow was going to do. but, thev had taken temporary measures. The estimates for the year were presented, showing the amount required for council and highway purposes to be £ 3618, and a rate of Is 4d in the £ was resolved upon, whi,8 w vs estimated to retilise £ 3704, or nearly £100 over the eum required. BOARD OF GUARDIANS' MEETING —The annutl meeting was held on Saturday, when Mr Godfrey Seys and Mr H. Hastings Clay were respectively unanimously re-elected chairman and vice-chair- man, and the various committees were appointed. The Local Government Board wrote approving of the appointment of Dr A. G. Lawrence, as Medical Officer for the Snirenewton District, at a salary of £ 55.—Mr Thomas Griffiths, Portsbewett Farm, sent in a tender to supply the Portskewett Cottage Homes with milk at lOd per gallon, brought from the farm.- The t-úder was accepted.—The Chair- man mentioned tb*t in respect of Gloin^stershire, the county rate for the vear would be 7^1 in the £ f and the police rate 2J, making a total of 9fd, 2 being an increase of id on last ye-tr. and in addition a rate of d for the Education Act, making a total of Is If i, whieh it. was prooos«d to collect bv 3td 2 in the first three quarters, and 3td the last quarter. He mentioned that the ris" was due to the falling in the receipts on excise duties.

U.D.C. MEETING. The first meeting of the year was held on Monday night. Mr J. P. Proctor was proposed as chairman for the year, but declined to stand. Mr Ciarke proposed Mr G. Dewlney. Mr Proctor seconded, and the motion. was carried. Mr Dutson, a Liberal, who has been a :ne>nb"«r of the Council for fif'en years, protested against tla4 election of Mr G. Dewdney. beoausa the latter was the nominee of the Conservative party Mr Dutson said he would resign his seat, and Mr Child, •mother Liberal, did the same, aud both soon afterwards left the room.

Mr Chamberlain upon the able and diplomatic manner in which he has dealt with fithe difficulties he had to encounter in his recent visi- to South Africa." "Colonel Walwyn seconded, and the resolution waq unanimonslr carried. Mr W. O. A. Williams proposed a vote of thanks 'to Sir Joseph Lawrence, for bis interesting and able addivss. Referring to Sir Joseph's in teres: 'in the boroughs, he observed that, probably, they would NOT HAVE HAD THE TELEPHONE fa Monmoutb, but for his intervention. They all desired to congratulate him upon having so ably met and confuted the reflections made upon him in connection with the telescriptor affair. He had shown himself to be a man of thorough honesty, and had raised himself in their estimation by the .curse he had taken. (Loud applause.) Mrs Bagnall OLtkeley secouded the vote, which --was unanimously accorded. Sir Joseph Lawrence, in response, said his heartiest thanks were due for the way in which that resolution had been commended to them. He need not tell them how deeply he appreciated the feelings of confidence expressed iu him there and at Newport. He had been agreeably surprised at the cheery and hearty ring of the feeling prevading those meetings. He found no evidence in his own constituency, at least, of any lack of enthii-itisat on the part of workers in the Unionist "Cause, and he would go back to London with his iloyalty to the party, and his desire to work for the cause, strengthened and encouraged by their reception. Alderman Vizard proposel a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and his lordship having replied, .the meeting closed with the singing of the .National Anthem. SIR JOSEPH LAWRENCE AT THE NEWPORT CLUBS. On Wednesday evening, the Borough Member addressed two crowded meetings, principally com- posed of working-men, at the Salisbury and Tredegar Constitutional Clubs, Newport, when the following vxesolutioiis were unanimously carried:- At the Salisbury Club MrT. B. R. Wilson moved rhat this meeting of members of the Salisbury Constitutional Club cordially welcomes Sir Joseph Lawrence among them this evening, and assures :11im that he possesses the full confidence of the jflonstitu-mcy, and that whenever the occasion arrives, he will receive the same active asjsistanoe from this -Club that was afforded him when h. last contested the M.onmouth Boroughs (Loud cheers.) At the Tredegar Club meeting Mr Morgan pro- posed That this meeting of members of the 'Tredegar Constitutional Club extend.* a hearty welcome to Sir Joseph Lawrence, and assures him .-of its continued confidence in him as member for the Monmouth Boroughs." Cheers were subse- quently given for Sir Joseph and Lady Lawrence.