County Observer and Monmouthshire Central Advertiser Abergavenny and Raglan Herald Usk and Pontypool Messenger and Chepstow Argus

Markets. t USK, CATTLE, Monday.—- Che bi-monthly market was held to-day, and was fairly we',1 attended and supplied. Lambs were especially numerous. Quotations: — Beef—best quality *d to 6^d per lb, seconds 5d to 6d; veal, 6|d to 7d per lb mutton, 71cl to 8d lamb, 7d to 8d per Ib; store pigs cheap pOl kers 9s per score.

For Printing of all Descriptions Try the County Observer Office. WE EXTEND A CORDIAL INVITATION to those contemplating the purchase of I:l OUbe Equipment to visit our Newport P. -I mTTl Showrooms, which are of vast extent and ■ I A 111 I« comprise Furniture suitable in style and r I II « M price lor the Furnishing of the SMALL, I E ITfl! 1 11. INTJhiliAi EDI ATE, or LARGE l j»i DWELLING, yet all of Eeliable Cuustrnci/on and Sterling Value. The • .j facilities afforded by our New Factory for M0US6 JU urnisiior, the production of Furniture places us a uovw those Dims who merely buy from the manufacturers to sell again and 161 & 162 in oi dei- that the public may test this fact for themselves we mark all goods in COMMERCIAL STREET, PLAIN FIGURES for CASH PAYMENT. We publish, from time to time, Catalogues illustrating the goods shown TJl?T)IJ"POT? departments, and such will be JL™ J-J YV Jt Vlw X sent, 011 application, Gratis and Post Free. (AND AT CARDIFF AND BRISTOL). MAY WE ANTICIPATE A VISIT OF INSPECTION? THE RESULT WILL BE MUTUALLY SATISFACTORY. JOHN H. RFNNIE Member of the Auctioneers' Institute by Exam- ination.) AGRICULTURAL AND GENER \L AUC- j TIONEER, VALUER, SURVEYOR, LAND AGENT, HOTEL AND INSURANCE BROKER. Newport. Usk-, if Chepstow Districts. S^les of Fat anl Store Stock in NEWPORT, USK, and CHEPSTOW CATTLE MAriKETS on Market Days. Horses in NEWPORT MARKET monthly. Furniture and Chattel Effects, SALEROOM, periodically. Chief Offices and Saleroom :— 6 and 12, SKINNER STREET, NEWPORT. Nat. Telephone, 0625. Telegrams, Rennie Auction Fixtures. 1904. Aug. 24-Fat and Store Stock, at Newport Cattle Market. 24—8 Freehold Dwelling Houses in Merriot Place, Maindee, at the King's Head Hotel, Newport, at 3 p.m. 24-2 Leasehold Dwelling Houses and a Leasehold Ground Rent, at Lower Pontnewydd, at Poutnewydd Hotel, at, 7 p.m. 29-Aiitiqtio and Modern Furniture and Effects at Kingcoed Villa, Llandenny, for Miss Edwards (leaving). 3D-Fat an-1 Store Stock, at Chepstow Cattle Market. 31-Fat and Store Stock, at Newport Cattle Market. —Leasehold Dwelling-houses, in Newport I Sept. 30—Highlv Important and Extensive Sale of Valuable Live and,Dead Farming Stock, at Llanpill Farm, Llansoy, for Mr lohn Frost, senr., (who is giving up the farm). 4-Lare and Important Sale of Farming fitock, at Pentrebach, Llautarnam, for M r E. C. Davies (retiring). Early Oct-Attractive Sale of Farming Stock, at Nantybanno Farm, Llantrissent, Usk, for Mr Edward Evans (leaving). —The Superior Live Stock & Effects, at Celvnen FlHm, Llanthewy Yach, for Mr J. Rogers (who is letting the f tirm) Full particulars in future advertisements, and in the meantime may bp. obtained from the Auctioneer, 6. Skiuuer Street. Newport, and at Usk and Chepstow on Market Days. -:> Kingcoed Villa, Kingcoed, Llan- denny. One-and-a-half Miles from Llandenny Railway Station. UNRESERVED SALE of the whole of the well-preserved ANTIQUE & MODERN Furniture and Effects, COMPRISING:— Steel rail fenders and irons, Brussels carpet in good condition, tapestry carpets, cocoanut fibre matting, pitch-pine dresser with drawers, old oak 2-flap table, 3 old sporting engravings, oak cased grandfather's 8-day clock, barometer in mahogany case by Maffia, spaniel in mahogany case, old oak framed mantel mirror, quaint mahogany pedestal cabinet, 2 antique mahogany side tables, well-made walnut framed drawing-room suite, viz.: couch, 2 easy and 6 small chairs, upholstered in blue and gold silk and serge, in perfect condition, hearth- rugs, poles and rings, wicker occasional arm- chairs, 6 Windsor chairs, pitch-pine and oak old Bureau, quaint toilet mirror, unique oak medicine case (fitted), deal chest.; brass and iron bedstead, 1 iron and 2 wooden bedsteads, 4 prime feather beds, birch and mahogany toilet mirrors, mahogany chest of drawers, cane-seated chairs, oak chest, toilet ware, dinner and tea ware, and other china, glass, electro-pla'ed cruet, kitchen tables, large boiler with brass tap, saucepans, bench, garden tools, &c., which Y| R JOHN H. RENNIE has been favoured J1 with instructions from Miss EDWARDS (who is declining housekeeping, and has let the property), to conduct as above, on MONDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 19J4, At 1.30 p.m. On View morning of Sale. Further particulars may be had on application to the AUCTIONEER, 6, Skinner Street, Newport, and at Usk. =- C. N. DOUBLEDAY, BRIDGE STREET, USI. BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Usk and JD the neighbourhood that he has purchased A GOOD BRAKE, and solicits a share of their patronage. For Printing of all kinds try", the County Observer" Office. By Messrs. MARFELL & POOLE. The Rectory, Usk. IMPORTANT SALE OF Household Furniture & Out-door Effects, WHICH VFESSRS MARFELL & POOLE have been J <1 favoured with instructions from the EXECU- TORS of the late MRS L. NASH, to SELL BY AUCTION, on the premises, as above, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 1904. COMPRISING:— Mahogany dining room suite in leather, mahogany diniag table with four insertions, ma,ive mahogany sideboard, overmantles, 8-day marble clock, piano by Sienerb, music stools, brass and copper coal scuttles, occasional tables, whatnot, oil pain ings, pictures, ornaments, carpets, skin and other rugs, mats, curtains, ebony drawing- room suite, ladies and gents' easy chairs, fenders and fire irons, sewing machine, hall chairs, baro- meter, dinner bell, umbrella stand, quantity of books, chair steps, linen cupboard, butler's tray and stand, dinuer and tea service, glass, plated goods, kitchen and culinary utensils, Windsor chairs, deal tables, clothes press, &c. BEDROOM APPOINTMENTS include massive mahogany room suite, Duchess dress tables, marble-top washstands and ware, mahogany and painted chests of drawers, cane-seated chairs, hip and foot baths, water cans, toilet glasses, iron bed- steads, feather beds, quantity of bedroom linen, quilts, rugs, carpets, towel rails, overmantle, curtains, night commode, brackets, stair carpet and rods, floor cloth, &c. OUT-DOOR EFFECTS comprise lawn mower, roller, garden tools, lights, wire netting, chaff machine, trap lamps, garden seats and table, hammock, wheelbarrow hand truck, 2 ladders, pair of steps, Hud sundry othet lots. Sale at I o'clock prompt. Auctioneers' Offices-The Willows, Usk. -=r- '-J'=: Usk Higher Grade School. ANTED, CLEANER for the above, con- sisting of 3 Rooms and Lobbies, and Manual Training Shed. Applicants to send in their applications stating wages required, on or before the 29TH IXOT., to Mn, S. A. HILEY, Usk. -z* THE WELSH INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION ACT. Usk Higher Grade School. n 'IPHE SCHOLARSHIP MANAGERS announce JL that they are able to offer a Bursary to a Child attending, or who wishes to attend, the Usk Higher Grade School. This Bursary will be a money payment, granted at the discretion of the Scholarship Managers, and it is hoped it will enable a Parent, otherwise unable, to keep his Child at School for a longer period. It will be awarded on application to the Scholarship Managers, such application to be made on a form supplied by the undersigned, on or before the 1st day of September. A. H. WATKINS, Clerk to the Scholarship Managers. 11th August, 1904. THE WELSH INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION ACT. Usk Higher Grade School. THE SCHOLARSHIP MANAGERS announce that they are able to offer TWO SCHOLAR- SHIPS for BOYS and GIRLS tenable at their School, the value thereof being the total exemption from all School Fees, All Candidates must reside within the Usk Scholarship District, and have attended a Free Public Elementarv School for the last two years. The Scholarship will commence on the 6TH SEPTEMBER next, and the Candidates will be required to sit for Examination at the HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL, USK. on SATURDAY, the 3RD SEPTEMBER, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. All Applicants must send in their names to me, the undersigned, with particulars of their ages andI standards they are now in. on or before the 31ST AUGUST instant. The Managers wish to point out that they grant Two Exhibitions, value £ 17 per annum each tenable at any County School to Scholars attending their School who make satisfactory progress. A. H. WATKINS, Clerk. August Iltn, 1904. THE WELSH INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION ACT. Usk Higher Grade School. n THE above SCHOOL will be RE-OPENED on t the 6TH SEPTEMBER NEXT, for a term of 16 weeks. All Candidates seeking admission must pass an Examination and will be required to attend at the School at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon of SATURDAY, the 3RD SEPTEMBER, for that purpose. All fees must be paid to the Undeisigned who will attend to receive the same in the afternoon of THURSDAY, the 8TH SEPTEMBER. I A. H. WATKINS, Clerk. August 11th, 1904. Raglan Farmers' Club. rjPHE ANNUAL MATCH will be held on the i BROOKS FARM, RAGLAN, ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 1904. To let, (IASTLE COTTAGW, USK, Drawing-room, ..J Dining-room, and Kitchen, with three Bed- rooms. and every convenience; in excellent repair, and good garden.—For rent, and further parricu- bits apply to LNIR J. A. SHEPARD, solicitor, Polar House, Tredegar. Abergavenny Horse Show and Agricultural Association. & 1 Mill Mil jLt.iM.jm.M.MLJ'. OF HORSES AND AGRICULTURAL STOCK, Special Jumping and Trotting Prizes (£33 and Stakes), WILL BE HELD IN Bailey Park, Abergavenny, ON Thursday, S Sept. next. SPECIAL ATTRACTION. P- The Celebrated fyfortlifa B:uui Has been engaged for the day. Entries Close August 16th (Double Fees to August 25th.) Secretaries: Messrs ST RAKER & SON, Auctioneers, Valuers, and Estate Agents, Abergavenny. -==-====:> APPOINT.OTO, &c., mm Ending August 27th, 1904. Aug. Sat. 20—Pontypool Petty Sessions. Cricket-Uk v. Abergavenny, at Usk. Blackcock Shootiug begins. Sun. 21-Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. Mon. 22—Monmouth Market. Tues. 23—Abergavenny Market. Chepstow Petty Sessions. Wed. 24-Newport Cattle, Corn, and Cheese Markets Abergavenny Petty Sessions. St Bartholomew. Sale of Household Furniture and Out- door Effects, at the Rectory, Usk, by Messrs Marfell and Poole. (see advt.) Thurs. 25-Usk Petty Sessions. Sat. 27—Pontypool Petty Sessions. Cricket—Usk v. Cadoxton-Barry C.O., at Usk. =- Hunting Appointments. MR. CLAY'S SUBSCRIPTION OTTER HOUNDS Will meet next week (water permitting) :— Monday, August 22nd Dinas Powis (By Invitation) at 9.40 a.m. Wednesday, August 24th.Pencoed Station At 9.10 a.m. Cyclists, IJigllt III) Saturday, Aug. 20th. 8.12 Sunday, 21st. 8.10 Monday, 22nd 8. 8 Tuesday, 23rd. 8. G Wednesday, 24th. 8. 4 Thursday; H 25th 8. 2 Friday, 26tli 8. 0 Saturday „ 27th. 7.58 Being One hour after Sunset, County Courts In Circuit 24. COURTS will be held at the several Court-towns on this Circuit, before His Honour JUDGE OWEN, the Judge thereof, on the days and at the I time hereunder unentioned:- Time, a.m. July Aug. Oct. I' Chepstow ..10 8 3 Barry 10 5 2 4 Cardiff 10 6 3 5 10 7 4 6 „ 10 8 5 7 „ 10 9 6 8 Abergavenny 10 15 10 BIaenavon 10 11 Tredegar 9.30 12 9 ll I Pontypool 10 13 10 12 Newport 10.30 14 11 13 I 10.30 15 12 14 Monmouth.. 10 19 16 15 Ross 9.30 13 1 Crickhowell.. 11 — 17 21 Usk 11 — 18 20

The Kins again a 8)ip!omatist. It is stated that an arbitration treaty be- tween 3reat Britain and Austria is the result of the meeting between King Edward and the Emperor Francis Joseph at Marien- and the Emperor Francis Joseph at Marien- bad on Tuesday.

Births, Marriages, & Heaths. Announcements under this heading are inserted at a uniform, charpe of 1/- each, unless such ico>-ds as "No Cards," 'No Flowers," iye., are added, when the charge will be 2/6. All Announcements must be authenticated. Postage Stamps may be sent in payment, Lists of Wedding Presents are inserted at the rate of 1/6 per inch in depth. DEATH. MATTXCK.—At Newport, August 18th. Joseph Mattick, aged 60. Funeral at Usk, at 2 p.m., on Monday, August 22nd.

I The War. The Emperor of Japan has formally de- manded the surrender of the Port Arthur garrison, and offered to remove non-com- batants from the town. The garrison has replied with a firm refusal to surrender. General Stoessel's wording is that he will fight it out like his compatriot Todleben at Sevastopol, The Japanese resumed the assault two hours alter the reply had been received. General Stoeasel declined to allow the nou-combatanta to pass the Japanese lines.

The Session of 11MU. I A smart London weekly tells us that the prorogation of Parliament interests few folk save printers, policemen, and cabmen." We would go a step further and include the members themselves as amongst those most interested in the prorogation. The Session, has been an arduous one for sup- porters of the Government, and if it has not been so prolific of beneficent legislation as some of its predecessors, the cause must be traced to determined obstruction, puerile amendments, and the tumultuous behaviour of the Radical party. The House exists for the puipose of conducfcins- the business of the nation, not of hindering it, and the Opposition far exceeded their duty when they repeatedly took advantage of I DIFFERENCES Of OPINION j that exist among Ministerialists on a sub- jert, which is not before the present Parlia- ment. If the Radical party had a strong leader who could keep his followers in order, Parliamentary warfare might be conducted in accordance with recognised rules, but a party that has neither a leader nor a policy, is apt to resort to guerilla methods, which are as irregular as they are j reprehensible. But, although the Govern- ment have had to hold over many useful measures, notably the Aliens Bill, until next year, the Session which ended on Monday has been far from barren. Had they done nothing more than carry the Licensing Insurance Bill, the Govern- ment would have earned the lasting gratitude of the country. The Public Health Bill and the Shop Hours Bill are also amongst the measures mentioned in the Speech from the Throne that have been placed on the Statute Book. Other Bills that have been passed ratify the Anglo-French agreement, prevent the en- 'I tire Atlantic trade falling into the hands of the Americans in the Cunard Agree- ment Bill, and safeguard England's rights in the Wireless Telegraphy Bill. The Education (Defaulting Authorities) Bill, rendered necessary by the conduct of certain Welsh County Councils who re- fused to carry out the provisions of the Education Act, has also been passed. The j Session has damaged some reputations and ENHANCED OTHERS, and no one has come out of the ordeal with greater triumph than the Prime Minister himself. He has had to face an Opposition united on one point—the over- throw of the Government, has mourned the loss of several important bye-elections, and desertion by those whom he regarded a as supporters. Foreign affairs required the utmost vigilance, tact, and skill. By his equanimity, firmness and conciliatory attitude Mr Balfour can claim to be a statesman and party leader of the highest rank, and he merits the grateful thanks of the country for so successfully piloting the Ministerial party through a Session bristling with misrepresentations and calumny.

USK. Á:7ent-Mr$. E. K. Jones, Stationer APPOINTMENT.—Mr J. M. Parker, son of Mr John Parker, Kemeys House, has just been appointed manager of the St. Ives' (Hunts) branch of tne Capital and Counties Bank. ANGLING.—There was a slight rise in the river on Monday morning, and on that day Mr Johnson took a six-pounder salmon at Coedyprior. The river has been netted on three or four days for the brinkers' fish. The water is still very low. DEATH OF MR JOSEPH MATTICK.—Much regret will be felfc at the death of Mr Joseph Mattick, traveller, of 31, Preston Avenue, Newport, which sad event occurred early on Thursday morning. Mr Mattick had been unwell for some time, suffering from an affection of the heart, and in his anxiety to resume business seems to have overtaxed his strength, thereby aggravating his complaint, His death, however, came somewhat as a surprise to his many friends. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church, Stow Hill, Newport.

PONTYPOOL RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The montMv meeting of the Pontypool Rtiral District Council, was held at the Sessions House, Usk, on Monday afternoon, Mr S. T. Griffin, J.P., (chairman) presiding. There were also present:- Mrs Mitchell, Rev W. W. Jones, Messrs. C. T. Francis, J. James, R. Williams, W. H. Charles, J. Bevan, T. Watkius (clerk), and R. Derrett (surveyor and inspector).. HIGHWAY REPORT. The Surveyor reported that the posts and rails had been erected at Hay Meadow Arch, Goytre, by Mr Wiiks, and painted with two coats. Mr Wilks bad also repaired some fencing near Park-y-brain, Groy r and the old and new portion had had a coat ot tar. Mr Wallace, surveyor to the Pflnfceg U.D.C. had had a new f .otbridge put near the Pettingale, and had also had the parapet repaired of Cwmbwrrwch bridge over the Llansoar Brook, which is a joint, liability with this Council. He had received from the Clerk a copy of the County bye-laws under the Locomotives Act, together with a letter suggesting that notices be placed on all roads on which locomotiv 8 were prohibited. In consequence of the heavy storms he had been obliged to commence the hedge drashing earlier this season on some of the narrowest roads. He had received a letter from Mr Edmund Thomas, of Clifton, calling attention to the damage done to a private road to Cefndrinog Farm, owing to the water running off the parish road into it. Mr Hutchins, builder, Caerleon. had that morning written to say that he would COlli- meuce the arch at Wain-y-pwll in a day or so. without fail. STONE FOR THE ROADS. The Chairman drew attention to the fact that the Little Mill Quarry Company had not yet betrun to deliver stones on to the roads, nor did there seem any prospect of the orders being attended to. The Surveyor reported that 190 yards of atone had been ordered at the end of June for the Llautrissent roads, but the Company had not yet delivered any. After some discussion, the Clerk was instructed to write to Mr 1. T. Bambury on the subject. aud get stone;, from the second lowest tenderer, if necessary. CKFNDEINOG ROAD. This complaint was referred to Messrs. C. J. Francis and J. Bevau, who, with the Surveyor, wilt see Mr Thomas. SANITARY REPORT. As Inspector of Nuisances, Mr Derrett reported that. before the orders could be served with regard to the ditch at Ponthir, heavy storms came which flushed the ditch of the nuisance complained of. Mr Ll. Hughes had removed the heap of rubbish frnm the bottom of sardeu, but Mr Williams, had not cleaned out his ditch satisfactorily, only haviug cut the rushes. Mr Harris, Caerleou, agent for Mr Hawkins' houses, had promised to attend to the closets there. Mr R. England (Jesus College, Oxford) had written asking if it was necessarv to pink a well at the New House Ponthir, as the Ponthir well was rlose by. The pitching round the pump at Pantile Row, Pontrhydyrun, was defective and should be relaid, with surface drains, &c. The pitching in the yard and a ditcli at the end of the first houses also needed attention. The cot occupied by Walter Jones, aged 87, at the back of Fernleigh House, Gwehelog, was quite unfit for habitation. The old man was in receipt; of parish relief. His attention had been called ta the necessity of fencing a well near the Old Wood Firm, Gwehelog, as cattle, ducks, &c., now had access to it. There had been a great many casett of measles at Pontrhydyrun and Oroesyceihg, but no case had been reported since the 2lst July. A caae of typhoid, at the Caudawr Farm, L'anfrechfa Lower, had been notified, but must have been of a remarkably slight attack as the patient was ab >ut on his visiting the place on the 12th inst. The Rev 0. Cook, of Mamhilad, wrote stating that his two new houses at Croesynypaut were occupied and that the old well was being cleaned out and cemented; the question of sufficient supply had not yet been settled. With regard to the ditch at Ponthir, it was decided to order Mr Williams to properly observe the terms of the nolica sewed upon him. The necessary legal steps were ordered to be taken to have the defective pump, &c., reported upon, put, in proper order. As to the Gwehelog cot mentioned the Clerk was asked to see what could be done in the matter. The well near Old Wood Farm was ordered to be fenced, the Surveyor stating that the cost would not be much. The Clerk was instructed to write to Dr des Gruchy, Caerleon, with reference to his notifica- tions. It was decided to have the water in the Rev O. Cook's well at Croesynypaut analysed. A COMPLAINT. Mr J. Parker complained of a pig's cot and cesspool which were a great nuisance alongside w road in his district. He did not object to cottagers' keeping pigs, but owners of property should have the cots away from the roadside. The matter was referred to a committee con- sisting of Messrs. Parker, Francis, James, and the Surveyor. FINANCE. A balance of X,391 5s 6d in favour of the Council was reported, and accounts amounting to f,113 68 Id were passed and ordered to be paid. PONTHIR WATER SUPPLY. Mr A. A. Williams, agent for the Pontypool Park Estate, in reply to a communication from the Council said that, as the well on Bailey Rheddiir Farm only provided sufficient water for the needs. of the Farm, he could not recommend Mr Haubury to sanction the gauging of the. spring with a view to its being used for the service of Ponthir. It was remarked that every scheme which hacf been suggested for the supply of the district bad in some way or another been vetoed. It was decided to inform the Croesyceilog Council of this, and to ask if they had any other suggestions to make. WELL AT LOWER PONTHIR. The lowest tender received for the well at Lower Ponthir was from Messrs. Leadbeter, and amounted to £ 34 18s, which was generally con- sidered too high. Mr Francis remarked that Mr Rogers, who was a practical man, said it was absolutely unnecessary to puddle the well all the way down, The Clerk said experts differed in that. The wells in the district were liable to pollution from the river. After some conversation, on the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Mrs Mitchell, the tender was accepted. WATBR SUPPLY COMMITTEE, The old committee which dealt with the question of the water supply at Llanfrechfa Lower wa.- re- appointed, the Chairman and Mrs Mitchell takiugf the places of their predecessors. THE COMMONS ACT. The Clerk reported that be had shown Mr Isaac Heath, who brought forward the matter, the correspondence which had taken place with the Monmouth R.D.C. as to their experience iu putting into force the Commons Act of 1899, in respect of Treworgan Common, and he recommended delay with regard to Glascoed to see the working of the Monmouth bye-laws on the subject. LLANTARNAM FOOTPATH. Messrs. Hornby and Baker-Jones, Newport, solicitors to the G.W.R. Co., wrote asking the Council to pass a resolution agreeing to take down the old bridge and to keep in repair the new one which the Company would erect at Llantarnam, im- the course of diverting a footpath which would obviate a dangerous level crossing. It was considered that as the present bridge was jointly put up by the Pontypool Rmal and Llantarnam Urban District Councils at a cost of £ 60, in consequence of the action of the G.W.R. Co. not very long ago, the Company should tike the present bridge down themselves and hand over the material to the Councils concerned. As, however, the matter is one for b th Councils to come to a decision about, it was left in the hands of the Clerk. LLANFRECHFA WANTS PARTICULARS. The Local Government Board wrote enclosing a letter they had received from the Llanfrechfa, Lower Parish Council, asking for their assistances in obtaining from the Pontypool R.D.C. details nf the receipts and expenditure in connection with that parish, which the R.D.C. bad declined to work out for them. while offering them an. I inspection of their books at the Clerk s office, Pontypool, to get out the facts for themselves. The Local Government Board their reply to the Parish Council, which in effect pointed onfe that the acoounts were drawn up to show the receipts and payments of the various paridheR of the district apportioned according to the rateable value. The Clerk stated that he had replied to the Local Government, Board, pointing out that no separate ledger accounts for parishes were kept, and that to get out the details asked for the Surveyor's wages and cash books, &c., would have to be gone through and analysed. If this were done for Llanfrechfa Lower, each of the (ther 15 parishes might requira it, and then he (the OJerk) wjuld want an increase of salary, and have to keep a larger staff. He had given the parish considerable information, and the books wera open to them. The Clerk was requested to reply that the Council adhered to their decision for the reaaooor given. The meeting adjourned till October 3rd.