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j¡-.-District Council Election…
j¡- District Council Election Results. USK U.D.C. *Frank Jennings 190 *William Workman 167 *Reuben Morgan. 155 -S. A. Hiley. 148 W.Marfell. 147 *E. W. Waters 145 D. S. W. Nicholl 142 G. Mundy 139 *H. Ault 138 *G. Edmunds 128 J. Kuight. 119 *T. J. Smith. 116 NON-ELECTED. T. Jones 112 A. H. Watkins 109 .J. Hennessey. 102 C. R. Davies 96 R. A. Rogers.. 83 *J. Haggett 77 Davies 68 sEL Freeman 64 T. Day 16 PANTEG U.D.C. Crrifflthstown (three Beats)— -Ldajor D. E. Williams 247 Alfred R. Beynon. 179 W. Dekin 155 *J. Brown 106 '*Major Griffiths. 85 T. L. Yem .o. 72 J. Williams. 61 Isaac Mason 43 -East- *John Rosaer 36 Charles J. Phillips. 21 fjlanfihangel Pontymoile (two seats)- James Shiel 54 ,Tohn Burgoyne .o. 47 .S. W. Harding. 42 South— *E. D. Francis and *John Walters, un- opposed. Weat- *David Jones, *A. A. Williams, and J. B. Jones, unopposed. CAERLEON. *Thomas Parry. 141 Charles Talmage. 141 John Green 127 NON-ELECTED. *David W. Jenkins. 119 Mr Jenkins had been a member of the Council for 25 years. Mr Parry in returning thanks for election said 3ie thought that the ratepayers in rejecting Mr .Jenkins, who had served them for 25 years, had •committed an unpardonable offence, and he would rather have resigned himself than Mr Jenkins should have been rejected. CHEPSTOW U.D.C. W. Woodgate 310 J. Lawrence" 282 *J. Philips 281 *J. T. Horniblow. 243 -E. Dutson 204 H. W. Gorman 193 A. E. Mullina 188 *C. H. Clarke 188 -*W. C, Thomas o 186 G. Hutchinga., 140 *J. Colin Child o .o. 138 H. J. Thomas o.o.o.. 132 R. Hanbury .I. 115 Messrs. J. A Hall and R. Hanbury tied for the thirteenth seat, and upon the two names being placed in a hat that of Mr Hanbury was drawn saut, and he was declared elected. UNSUCCESSFUL. J. A. Hall. 115 A. E. Adams 110 *F. Coles 105 J. Rust 101 *G. Dewdney 95 E. G. Walker 91 W. G. Oliver 73 *T. B. Y. Greene. 72 John Lewis 59 ABERGAVENNY (RURAL). Llanfoist- Benjamin Price. 48 Charles Nesbitt. 13 Llanover- David David, of Llanover Court Farm, was declared duly elected on a majority of one vote tover the number polled for David Walters, JPwlly weird Farm. PONTYPOOL (URBAN). *Fred Probyn o.. 495 Father Degen 343 *Edgar Probyn 342 ^Donald Reid o o I o. o o. 340 *Dr J. R. Essex 338 W.H.Pitten o o. o, 315 -«W. H. Hughes 302 *W. H. Griffiths I 295 ^George Udell 295 *Edwin Fowler 282 *Peter Eckersley 277 P. B. Ford o. 273 *John Rosie 261 *J. Harmaton 250 W. T. Woolley 248 J. C. Wood 244 *D. W. Simpson 239 D Davies. 234 NON-ELECTED. *J. Walker 233 *Francis James 226 Fred Jones 226 Edwin Morgan 212 W. Llewellyn. 196 *J. Mosely o.o 120 H. J. Croom. 115 G, H. Walden 68 The Unionists have secured a net gain of -three. ABERSYCHAN [(URBAN), -North Ward— *T. H. Deakin 380 Morgan Lewis 263 Edward Frost. 268 -*Fred B. Davies 252 George Curtis 165 J Uf 18 ,*James Williams.. o 141 NON-ELECTED. *W. C. Jenkius William .Silcox | £ 8 George To 78 ,Central- Francis A. Smith. 477 *W. P. James, J.P. 371 *Llew. Llewellyn 350 *Wm. Barratt. 302 Stephen Parry 275 *John D. Jones 263 NON-ELECTED. W. Blackmore. 228 J. Magg* 216 John Williams o. oooo 212 iSouth—■ Percy II. Jones.400 *Benjan.i- Nicholas QL James Winstone "*A. H. Baii.yX *John W itliams OQ^ p.B- i,<"d I?! NON-ELECTED. Bees Skphens O.o 251 William Do well 233 *John K. Morgan. 205 David Hqek 150 *Jabez Gregory 134 Isaac Brent 86 LLANFRECHFA. *E. J. Richards. 236 W. Waplington 233 *George Holloway 214 Henry Beese 209 W. sWilliams 201 *W. R. Williams 199 -T. Simmonds. 185 *James Coker 173 *T. Titley. 170 *George Edmunds 167 *Rev D. I. Mackintosh. 147 H, Lewis 143 LLANTARNAM. William Gethin 413 H.J. Lawrence. 413 *A. E. Pryer 409 *W. J. Thomas 409 *W. S. Cocker. 407 E. Hartly 376 *D. R. Evans., 368 T. W. Simonds 352 *Thomas Harris. 340
I Election of Guardians.
I Election of Guardians. PONTYPOOL. Griffithstown (two seats) *Nlajor D.E. Williams 249 *John Williams 207 Harold Cook. 186 A. I. R. Butler. 156 LJanfihangel- *Mrs Harding 69 Davies 48 Llanfrechfa (two seats)— *Rev R. A. Howells 311 Mrs Soott 257 Rev W. D. I. Mackintosh 195 Abersychan Central (two seats)— *Mrs Frances Ann Mulligan. 607 William Philip James. 451 Pontypool Ward (three seats)- Mrs George Udell 447 *Fatber Degen 410 *W. H. Pitten 380 PONTYPOOL R.D.C. Glascoed—Isaac Heath. Goytrd-William Henry Charles. Gwehelog—James James. Llanbadock—James Bevan. Llandegveth—Richard Williams. Llangeview and Gwernesney-Charles John Francis. Liaiigibby-Stephen Treaeder Griffin. Llauthewy Vach—John Williams. Llantrissent and Lla n Ilowell- William Watkins Jones. Llanfrechfa Lower (one seat)- Mrs Mitchell. 128 *J. T. Turner 125 Mamhilad (one seat)— Mrs Newman. 53 H. A. Saunders. 10 Monkswood- William Gwyn Arthur. Trostrey and Kemeys Commander—John Parker. CHEPSTOW. Rev Silas Charles 238 *John Phillips. 225 *S. J. Jones. 205 J. T. Horniblow. 199 Rev Father Conway 181 *W. T. Garrett. 175 UNSUCCESSFUL. *C. W. Whalley 164 Rev E, J.Padneld. 140 *G. Hutchings. 135 *G. Dewdney 99 J. Colin Child 98 Portskewett- *Rev W. H. Williams. 65 J. Richards. 62 H.Hare. §1 UNSUCCESSFUL. W. M. Sedgley 49 *H. F. Parsons 28 Caldicot— E. Stephen Williams. 115 *E. R. Adams 91 *W. Howard 79 UNSUCCESSFUL. *David Williams 54 Matbern— T. J. Protheroo. 61 *Rev Watkiti Davies 59 UNSUCCESSFUL, *H. A..Tipping. 55 MONMOUTH. Llandogo- *The Rev L. A. Rees.. 69 Richard Morris, Pilstone. 40 Whitchurch- Dr S. Bargrave Wyborn. 63 *G. H. Ingham 35 West Dean (Broadwell Ward)- *G. T. Stephens 276 W. G. Nelmes 237 H. H. Adams. 189 NON-ELECTED. *G. Voyce 70
FISH AS AN ARTICLE OF JDIET.
FISH AS AN ARTICLE OF JDIET. ITS GREAT IMPORTANCE. I All doctors agree as to the great importance of fish as an article of diet, but, unfortunately, there is a sameness in the ways of serving fish that prevents its wider use. We must have our palates tickled, or we do not relish what we take. What is wanted is a greater variety in serving the com- moner sorts of fish. To obtain this, fish should ba served with a variety of simple yet tasty sauces. Such sauces are now within the reach of all, and in Brown & Poison's booklet, "Simple Fish Sauces," written for ordinary households, by a leading expert, a number of excellent recipes for such sauces are given. These are quickly and easily made, and give snap, flavour and richness to the commonest fish. The thickening for such sauces is Brown & Poison's Patent Corn flour. Application for this booklet should be made at once, to Brown & Poisons, Paisley, enclosing Id stamp.
USK AND DISTRICT RIFLE CLUB.
USK AND DISTRICT RIFLE CLUB. A handicap competition for a prize offered by Mr George M. Smith took place on Wednesday evening last, when Mr H. Freeman won after a tie with Mr F. Hobbs. Details: Messrs. Hep. Tl. H. Freeman. 31 1 32 F. Hobbs 30 2 32 G. Edmunds, jr 28 28 F. Edmunds 26 2 28 A. G. Wallace 27 27 P. T. Clift 27 27 C.J.Francis. 26 1 27 J. T. Davies 26 — 26 J. H. Marfell 24 2 26 I F. H. Waters 23 2 25 R. Morgan 23 2 25 G. Smith 24 24 Also shot :-Messrs. J. S. Birrell, R. Marfell, I A. Parker, and A. F. Lucas. Trevor G. Lucas won the boys shoot on Monday night, with 23 (5 shots). Next week, a competition for Air T. J. Davies' prize begins, and it will probably take the shape of a preparation for the shoot at Newport, on Whit Monday, for the Aster Cup. #
!LllANTILIO-CROSSENNY,I
LllANTILIO-CROSSENNY, POWELL'S ENDOWED SCHooLs.-The Monmouth- shire County Council have appointed the Hon J. M. Rolls, and Mr W. H. S. Whitney (Grosmont), elective governors of these schools. x
j MONMOUTH.I
MONMOUTH. Agent.-Mr.Cxrrey. Bookseller, H>-i n->ath. IN AID OF THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.—A concert was held at South Lodge, Rutland Gate, London, by kind permission of Lord and Lady Llangattock, in aid of the funds of the Soldiers and Sailors' Help Society. A large number of friends attended, and her ladyship was able to send X39 88 6d to the headquarters' office and £45 to Colonel C. T. Wallis, the hon. secretary for the county of Monmouth. R. D.C. MEETING.—This authority met on Friday under the presidency of Mr S. C. Bosanquet. The Council having declined to accede to Sir H. M. Jackson's request to repair a piece of road leading from the main road near Newcastle to Whitecastle, a long discussion ensued. Sir Henry, who owned the land on both sides and the Castle, had since asked permission to fix a gate at the entrance to prevent trespass. After further discussion, the Rev H. Bidwell moved, and Mr T, R. Day seconded, that permission be given to fix the gate. Seven votes were recorded for, and fleveu against the motion. The Chairman declined to give a casting vote, and the matter was left pending any expression of the views of the Parish Council. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr S. C. Bosanquet presided at Friday's meeting. The Master's report showed that only 28 vagrants had been relieved during the past fortnight, as against 72 in the corresponding week last year. This continued 1 decrease in vagrancy is attributed in part to the increased task of stone breaking sanctioned by the Local Government Board last summer.—A communication from the Local Government Board was read announcing an increase on the cost of public loans equal to about It per cent. After discussion, it was decided to mernorialise the Local Government Board against the proposed itiereasp. -Tenders were accepted as followsBread, Mr G. Higgins, 4id per 41b loaf, 2 delivered at the House; flour, best seconds, 24s per sack; meat, Mr E. Lewis, beef, fore and hindquarters alternately, 5d per lb, mutton, per side, ojd per lb, beef suet, 3d per lb.
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A CAD ON CASTORS.—As the Rev J. Ward, vicar of Penhow, Caerleon, Mon., was returning from Wentwood Waterworks, where he bad been conducting a mission, he was knocked down by a cyclist, who came up from behind. The Vicar received eevere injuries to his head, ribs, and hands. The cyclist, who, it is stated, was not provided with lamp or bell, on being asked his name, replied "Not me," and rode off towards Caerwent.
Monmouthshire Chamber of Agriculture.…
Monmouthshire Chamber of Agriculture. Z5 The quarterly meeting of the Monmouthshire Chamber of Agriculture was held at the Crown Hotel, Pontypool, on Saturday afternoon, when a loner agenda was gone through. Mr A. A. Williams, J.P., Maesderweu, Pontymoile, presided, and amongst those present were :—Messrs. Henry Williams (Llanarth), Albert A. Williams and S. T. Griffin (Llangibby), J. Maitland Watkins, W. Marfell and G. Mundy (Usk), Seth Phillips (Pontllaufraith), .). Jeffreys (Raglan), —Davies (Mamhilad), T. Taylor, Cocker, and W. J. Grant. Letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Sir Henry Jackson and Mr R. Stratton. Amongst the new members elected were :— Alderman D. Jones, J.P., Pentypool, Councillor E. J. Richards, J.P., C.C., Pontnewydd, and Mr Moses Beva i, Ponthydyrun. Mr Henry Williams (delegate to the Central Chamber), referred to the amendment of the Central Chamber to the London County Council's General Powers Bill, which deals with tuberculosis in "milking" cows, and said that when the subject came before the Central Chamber, he suggested that all cows that were slaughtered in the interests of the public health should be paid for by the public exchequer, but that motion was lost. The London County Council were asking for extraordinary powers with regard to the milk supply. He had been a milk vendor and farmer himself. Mr R. A. Williams (Panteg), said that with all due respect to medical officers, he did not consider that their evidence was sufficient to call for the slaughter of an animal affected with tuberculosis, and he suggested that before the animal was condemned and destroyed, it ought to be examined by a qualified veterinary surgeon, who could give a certificate, which farmers would be compelled to act upon. He moved a resolution to this effect, which Mr J. Rosser (Panteg) seconded, and the proposition was carried. Mr Henry Williams suggested that if an animal was slaughtered in the interests of the public, the owner should receive compensation to its full value. Dr Essex said that from his experience in his own district, there were very few animals affected with tuberculosis, and he thought that the majority of cases occurred in large towns, where the animals were kept in an unnatural condition.— A further resolution was then passed asking the Central Chamber to seriously consider the matter. A resolution was passed, on the motion of Mr J. Jeffreys (Raglan), to the effect that all exhibitors of foreign meat should put up a notice, so that the public would know what kind of meat they were purchasing. The Bedfordshire and Staffordshire Farmers' Association wrote asking the Chamber to pass resolutions to hold railway companies responsible for any loss incurred in the transit of milk. It was decided, upon the motion of Mr Jeffreys, seconded by Mr Seth Phillips, to support the resolutions passed by the associations named. The Sale of Butter Bill which is now before Parliament was supported by the Chamber. The object of the Bill is not to allow a greater per- centage than 16 for the moistening of butter with milk and water. The Central Chamber wrote suggesting that all societies in Monmouthshire that bad anything to do with agricultural matters should become affiliated with that organisation. Mr Mundy said that the Monmoutbshire County Council did not encourage hedging aud ploughing in his district as they should. Mr Grant protested against an allegation that the County Council were taking everything away from Usk and giving them nothing in return. Several farmers complained of the loss they had sustained during the present lambing season by colliers' dogs, and a resolution was passed favouring an increased taxation on dogs, the sum suggested being zCl per dog.
SINGING FOB HEALTH.
SINGING FOB HEALTH. Dr. Barth says that singers have the soundest lungs, because they exercise them more than other people. The average German takes into his lungs 3,200 cubic centimetres of air at a breath, while professional singers take in 4,000 to 5,000. The tenor Gunz was able to fill his lungs at one gasp with air enough to suffice for the whole of Schu- mann's song, "The Ease, the Lily"; and one of the old Italian sopranists was able to trill up and down the chromatic scale two octaves in one breath. A singer not only supplies his lungs with more vitalising oxygen than other persons do, but he subjects the muscles of his breathing apparatus to a course of most beneficial gymnastics.
SOMEBODY MUST LOOK OUT.
SOMEBODY MUST LOOK OUT. Many modern ships or war are provided with & ram-a steel knife attached to the bow of the ship under water in such a way that it is part of the vessel's structure. At full speed any enemy's ship would probably be cut squarely in two. The firemen come temporarily out of the stoke-hole. The engineers stand by when the crash comes to open the safety valves. The crew lie prone to guard against being thrown down by the first concussion, which is likely to be severe, though it may scarcely be felt if the enemy's ship is the lighter. They are ready, however, for immediate hand-to-hand conflict.
WHY SHELLS SET FIRE TO WOOD.
WHY SHELLS SET FIRE TO WOOD. An American surgeon, reporting on the effects of shells fired at San Juan, says: It was noticed that the fragments of the shells were all hot. The men injured said they felt a burning, stinging sensation about their wounds, and in some cases the clothing was scorched. The shell receives a great deal of heat from the friction it incurs in leaving the gun. Some of this heat is lost through radiation in the flight through the air, but more heat is developed on the impact of the shell, and still more energy takes the form of heat when the missile explodes, making the fragments hot enough to set fire to wood. Thus a boat on the New York and its canvas cover were both set on fire.
- WHAT PEOPLE DRAKK IX ANCIENT…
WHAT PEOPLE DRAKK IX ANCIENT TDfES. The Bible credits Xoah with the invention of wine, but no other record has been found of the first wine- maker. The oldest records known to man, those of Egypt and Assyria, shew that they knew how to make both wine and beer, and how to drink both of them. We have Egyptian pictures found on the tombs and monuments shewing the whole process of wine-making. The grape juice was first fermented in open earthen pans and then poured into earthen jars, which were closed with a lid covered with pitch, clay or mortar, and sealed. The Egyptians had several kinds of wine as early as 5,000 years ago. Wine was the drink of the wealthy, but the poor Egyptians enjoyed beer made from barley (hops being unknown). This old beer was called bega. Then they also had palm wine, and another wine called baga, made from dates or figs, besides wines made from pomegranates and other fruits, and from herbs, such as rue, hellebore, absinfhe. &c. The Assyrians were no abstainers from wine; they could drink sociably, and, according to a clay tablet found in the library of Assurbanipal. they had no less t arl ten kinds of wine. Beer, too, was made in Bab .on and Assyria, much like that used in Egypt.
COAL IN THE TRANSVAAL.
COAL IN THE TRANSVAAL. Rich deposits of coal have been discovered between Johannesburg and Krugersdorp. The seams are about 200ft. under the surface, and are nearer the goldfields than the present coal mines. Moreover a diamond field has been discovered at Rietfontein, according to COSiilOS, and is expected to be twice as ijicli as Kimberley. Valuable gold reefs 2,400ft. deep have been found between Johannesburg and Kriigersdorp. Fortune seems unwilling to leave the Boer farmers in peace.
SOME TEXTILE FACTS.
SOME TEXTILE FACTS. me Chinese were weavers nearly 5,000 years ago. Joseph's famous coat was made of camel's hair. Under the old Mosaic law the Hebrews were not allowed to wear garments of mixed linen or wool. It is said that the American Indians made cotton garments before the coming of Europeans. Calico came originally from Calicut, India. Broadcloth originally got its name from its width. There are more than 32,000, varieties of woollen goods known. Persons with incomes less than £ 100 a year were forbdiden to wear furs in England in the fourteenth century. An American society organised for the encouragement of wool production in 1765 forbade the eating of mutton or lamb. 0-
SUSCEPTIBLE TO TYPHOID.
SUSCEPTIBLE TO TYPHOID. M. Vincent stated at a meeting of the Academy of Medicine, says the Lancet, that he has found that French soldiers are on an average a hundred times more subject to typhoid fever than native soldiers —a singular observation, because this disease is in general serious when it attacks Arabs. The com- parative exemption of the Arabs depends, in his opinion, neither on a previous attack nor on a slow acclimatisation consequent on residence in towns, but on a natural immunity comparable to the immunity of negroes against yellow fever, or 01 Algerian sheep against anthrax.
I Publishing: Army Promotions.I
I Publishing: Army Promotions. I The Army Council is of opinion that, as the subsequent career of a recruit in the service is of considerable interest to his relatives and friends, as much publicity as possible should be given to all promotions and honours won by a soldier during his career with the colours. Commanders of army corps and districts are, therefore, to be instructed to consult officers commanding units under them as to the advisability of sending notices of pro- motions and regimental distinctions of all kinds to the editor of the local paper circu- lating in the district from which the soldier comes.
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I USK.
I USK. I Agent-Mrs. E. K. Jones, Stationer USK VESTRY MEETING.—The Easter vestry meeting will be held, as usual, on Monday next, in Usk Church, aud it is hoped that there will be a good attendance. LLANBADOC CHURCH.—Usk Orchestral Band will assist at the Easter Day services at Llaubadoc Church, and Mozart's "Gloria" and Mendelssohn's Cornelius March will be given. THE LATB MR. T. W. CRUMP. -The will of Mr Thomas William Crump, of Burnt House, Monks- wood, who died on January 24th, has just been proved by Mr William Crump, farmer, the son, the value of the estate being E493 7s. ACCIDENT TO COL. MORGAN, M.P.—We regret to hear that Colonel the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P., has met with a somewhat severe aocident through a fall, whilst the guest of Mr Henry Clay, at Pierce- field Park, Chepstow. Although progressing favour- ably, the hon member is much shaken, and will not be able to attend to business for some little time. CONCERT ANO DANCS.—As will be seen by adver- tisement, a concert and dance will be held at the Town Hall, Usk, on Tuesday evening next under the auspices of the fTsk Cricket Club, and as the funds of the organization require augmentation it is to be hoped that there will be a good attendance of the people of the district. RIVER REPORT.—Mr R. Rickards, J.P., of The Priory, on Monday, at Parker's Hole, landed his second salmon of the season-a fine twenty pounder. There are very few salmon anglers on the river at present, it being rather early and the weather some- what cold. There has been very little trout fishing, as the river has been low and clear, but the rain of Monday caused a rise, and now there is a prospect of good sport during the holidays. Frank Creese took four brace (61bs) on Saturday, and Mr R. St John Beasley, J.P., landed 3i brace on Monday. Some salmon kelts have been hooked with the March Brown. FOOTBALL.—Usk played the last match of the Season at home on Saturday, when they met Llan. hilleth for the second time, and effected a draw, thereby retaining their ground record. There was no score at half-time, but early in the second moiety, Dai. Prothero scored under the posts, in consequence of the visiting backs failing to field the ball, and put on the major points. Prothero was again prominent and put Jenkins over, but the pass was adjudged a forward one. "Just on the stroke of time one of the Llanhilleth three-quarters scored a smart try, which was converted and which squared matters.-Satis. faotory arrangements have been made for the Easter tour, and it is hoped the holidayers will give a good account of themselves at Berkeley and Stroud, and have an enjoyable time.
I CHEPSTOW.
CHEPSTOW. Ageat.-Miss Clark CHEPSTOW AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—A general meeting of this Society was held at the Beaufort Arms Hotel, Chepstow, on Tuesday afternoon, when Mr Henry Clay presided, and there was a large at- tendance.—Mr Henry Clay was re-elected president of the society, and Mr E. C. Curre chairman of committee.—A large committee was appointed, with Messrs Hastings Clay and W. C. Thomas hon. secre- taries of the agricultural department, and Mr A. E. Mullins, hon. secretary of the horticultural section. It was decided to hold this year's show on the Tues- day following August Bank Holiday, Mr H. Clay kindly granting Piercefield Park for the purpose.
ILLANLLOWELL.
LLANLLOWELL. PARISH MEETING.-Tha following resolution was carried unanimously at the parish meeting on Mon- day Th,,tt the ratepayers present at the Llan llowell parish meeting on the 2Sth March, 1904, protest against the proposed scheme of administer- ing the Education Act of 1902 by the County Coun- cil, whereby the agricultural districts would be heavily rated while the non-provided schools, which form the majority in rural districts, would receive no assistance from the rates."
I NEWPORT.
I NEWPORT. I AfCIf,tI-Jl'IIr& Grecala?&d atd Os.. THE EDUCATION ACT.-The Board of Education has notified the Town Council that, inasmuch as that authority has not yet submitted a scheme under the Education Act which the Board can approve, it is proposed to issue a Provisional Order embodying a scheme, and for that purpose a local inquiry will be held before the issue of such Provisional Order. The inquiry will probably be held at Newport, on Wednesday, April 13th.
PANDY.
PANDY. THE FLOWEB Saow.-At a general meeting of the committee held last week, the Mayor of Aberga- venny signified his willingness to become the Presi. dent for the ensuing year. It was decided to ask Mr W. H. S. Whitney, C.C., Grosoiont, to allow his name to be added to the list of vice-presidents. It was resolved to hold the Annual Show at the National Schools, Llanvihangel-Cruoorney in defer- ence to the wishes of a large number of subscribers.
I PONTYPOOL.j
I PONTYPOOL. — J. Hardirii, Uxrleet Mr Field\oust The Market, and Messrs. Jones a/id Eimotrds. MINISTERIAL CHANGE.—The Rev Henry David, of Talgarth, was introduced to the pastorate of Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Crane-street, Ponty- pool, on Monday afternoon, by the Rev Dr Edwards, principal of the Baptist College, at Cardiff. DEATH OF MR REES EXANURL.-ALir Rees Emanuel, who has been a prominent figure in the South Wales and Moamouthshira coalfield for many years, died at his resideuce, Sunny Bank, Griffithstown, on Sunday morning, aged 55. Mr Emanuel's health had been indifferent for the past twelve months, but it was not until three weeks ago that he was obliged to take to his bed. He leaves a widow, one son, and four daughters, two of whom are married. The funeral took place on Wednesday at Pontrhydyrun.
The Private Legislation Procedure…
The Private Legislation Procedure (Wales) Bill. SIR JOSEPH LAWRENCE'S ADVOCACY. I On Friday, March 25th, in the House of Commons. MrD. Brynmor Jones (R., Swansea District), moved the second reading of the Private Legislation Pro- cedure (Wales) Bill, It simply involved, he said, the question whether it was or was not expedient to extend the operation of the procedure provided by the Scotch Act to the Principality of Wales. Colonel Wyndham Quinn (U., Glamorgan S.), seconded. The principles, he said, involved in the Bill were very sound ones, in that they sought to remove from the Committee-rooms of the House of Commons inquiries which would be held with very much more advantage in the localities affected. Mr Henry Hobhouse (U., Somerset, E.), objected to the second reading pending a fail inquiry into the working of the Scotch system, and moved an amendment. Mr. Frank Edwards (R., Radnorshire), said mem- bers opposite objected to Part III. of the Bill, because it was felt by them that it would be the thin end of the wedge of Home Rule. Those fears were not justified. Sir Joseph Lawrence (U., Monmouth Boroughs) associated himself with the views of the hon. mem- bers from Wales in advooating this Bill. Those of them who bad had the somewhat painful experience of the costliness of Private Bill legislation could hardly fail to be impressed with the necessity for some such measure of devolution, He had a keen remembrance of some twenty years ago, in connec- tion with the Manchester Ship Canal Bill. As one of the founders of the scheme, he and his friends had to face an expenditure of some hundreds of thousands of pounds in carrying that Bill through Parliament during three Sessions, He also bad a recollection, at or about the same time, of the enor- mous expenditure that was occasioned to the people of South Wales in the promotion of the Barry Docks Bill. He thought it would be a graceful concession on the part of the Government if they could see their way to assent to the second reading of the Bill, and, by affirming its principle, to that extent lay the foundation of some arrangement by which Pri- vate Bill legislation could be dealt with for the whole of the country hereafter. A beginning had to be made somewhere, and the hon. member for the Swansea District had shown how it could be dealt with in Wales, where they had a distinct area. If any scheme was hereafter proposed for the whole of the Kingdom, the country would have to be divided into areas, on lines similar to those suggested for Wales and Monmouthshire. As to the objection which was felt to Part III. of the Bill, he under- stood the other side were willing to waive that if the Bill were read a second time. In any case, what. ever alteration was needed in the machinery of the Bill, so long as the principle of devolution was pre- served, could very well be left to the Local Govern- ment Board to arrange with the promoters. It was unnecessary to detain the House further by labour- ing the principle of devolution, as that would only be proving a self-evident proposition, since there was a general concensus of opinion that something in the direction of devolution must be attempted, Mr Walter Long (President of the Local Govern- ment Board), replying on behalf of the Government, said that if Part III. was to be regarded as an in- tegral part of the Bill it would be his business to resist it. That was not because he was afraid of Home Rule. He did not think a Joint Counties Board was the right authority to be set up as the court of appeal in these particular cases. A con- siderable devolution with regard to private Bills was necessary. It had been said that Wales re- quired, and asked for, more legislation in regard to her size and population than any other district of equal size and population in the country, and he be- lieved this claim was strictly correct. The system of local government was the same in Wales as in England, and the same laws applied for most pur- poses, and he could not see the justification for a special tribunal to deal with Wales. Was it desir- able to divide England and Wales into two or three areas, and have separate panels of Commissioners doing the whole of the private Bill work ? Wales would be one of those areas. In accepting and adopting the amendment the Government offered a Committee to be immediately appointed, and the result would give them practical proposals which might be adopted. That would be something gained for Wales, and for the United Kingdom also. Mr Lloyd-George (R., Carnarvon Boroughs) said he saw no reason why the second reading of the Bill should not be agreed to and the amendment treat6d by the Committee as an instruction. In Wales there was practically unanimity as to the necessity for cheapening private Bill procedure. The fate of Part III. was entirely in the hands of the Govern- ment. It was simply put forward by the promoters as, in their opinion, the best way of carrying out the scheme, After further conversation, and with the reserva- tion that Part III. should be put on one side without prejudice," Mr Long agreed to Mr Lloyd-George's suggestion. The amendment was withdrawn, the Bill read a second time without a division, and referred to a Select Committee.
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%I Monmouthshire and the Education…
%I Monmouthshire and the Education Act. A RATING INJUSRICE. At the monthly meeting of the Skenfrith United District School Board, held at the New Inn, Graig, on Friday, Mr W. H. S. Whitney (chairman) presiding, the Clerk (Mr J. H. Farquhar), stated that he had received the follow- ing communication from the Clerk of the County Council for Monmouthshire, dated March 21st. Dear sir,—Education Act, 1902-1 am directed to inform you that a communication has been received from the Board of Education intimating that in all probability the Appointed day' in this County will be postponed to a date to be fixed by that Board later than the 1st April. I have to add that in these circumstances your Board will remain in office until the appointed day' is definitely fixed, and it appears necessary that you should make provision financially and otherwise for carrying on the work of the Board." The Chairman said it was desperately unfair to that district that two different education rates should be in currency at the same time. As they were doubtless aware, the County Council were calling upon them for an education rate of Is in the £ whilst the School Board would require to issue precepts at 8d in the £ to meet the demands that would be made upon them up to the 30th day of September next. As Boon as he became aware of the gravity of the situation he made a purpose journey to Hereford and interviewed the Clerk to the Dore Board of Guardians, to whom he pointed out the seriousness of the situation. He (the Chairman) requested him to kindly communicate with the Clerk to the County Council requesting him to withdraw the contribution order in the circumstances. The Clerk said that the County Council would require the moiiey to carry on their work. The Chairman Surely they will not require the Is whilst we carry on the work of the schools entirely at our own expense. I should have thought that a penny or twopence in the £ would be sufficient to meet their present requirements, bearing in mind the fact that a penny rate upon the present assessable value of the county produces about £ 4,000. The Clerk said that the Board might get abolished at any time. The Chairman I do not take that view. Miss Jackson How long do you think we are likely to go on.
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The Chairman: I should not be the least surprised if we continue in office for another couple of years. I am only now expressing my own individual opinion. The Clerk said that he had received a reply from the Local Government Board stating that they would shortly give their ruling between the School Board and the Herefordshire County Council.
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AN immense goldfield has been discovered in the virgin forests of the Gorgeny Snow Mountains-a favourite hunting ground of the late Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria. Rich veins of gold are found 30ft. to 40ft. below the surface. FACTS ABOUT BEE POISON. From statistics published in Germany, by Dr. Langer, it appears that one hundred and forty-four beekeepers reported themselves as immune against bee poison,nine mentioning that they were naturally immune, while twenty-six reported that they could not acquire immunity. Dr. Langer states that a 5 per cent. solution of permanganate of potash will counteract the poison. -AFR.