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CHEPSTOW.
CHEPSTOW. Agent.—Miss Clark OHEPSTOW AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. In ideal weather the 7th annual show Yas. on Tuesday, at Piercefield Park, kindly lent year -after year by the owner, Mr Henry Clay, who is -also the Society's president. There was a very large attendance and a good number of entries, and the hon. sees. Messrs. Hastings olay and W.C. Thomas (agricultural section), and A. E. Mullins (horticultural section), are to be congratulated upon the success that attended their efforts. I he fudges were :-Horses: Hunters and jumpers, Mr Scott-Plummer roadsters and driving, Mr R. Hussey; cart horses, Mr J. Firkins. Cattle: Mr Richard Stratton. Sheep :-Mr W. Thomas. Poultry:—Mr R. H. Bromley. Butter Miss J. Bead and Mr Hollingdale. HorticultureMessrs. J. Bone and Thomas Coomber. County Council Classes-Milkitig :-Iir H. Gibbons, Clutton, Bristol; poultry and eggs, Mr R. H. Bromley tiorse shoeing, Mr D. M. Storrar, F.R.V.S. The following were the chief results :— HORSES. Brood hunter mare, in foal or with foal at foot- f, Henry Clay, Piercefield Park-Limelight. Brood roadster mare, in foal or with foal at '¡foot-I, the Hon Mrs Bathurst, Redhill, Lydney- Birthday Gift. Three-year-old hunter, gelding or filly-I, Charles B. Knight; 2, Miss Edith L. Clay, ■Piercefield Park-Pantile. Two.year-old hunter, gelding or filly-I, Miss Edith L. Clay-Lightfoot. Two-vear-old roadster, gelding or fill v-I, the ~3&ev N. S. Barthropp, Itton Rectory-Belliza. Yearling hunter, colt or filly-I, Edward Curre 2, Miss Edith L. Clay—Chrysolite. Yearling roadster, colt or filly-I, W. R. Corfield FoaTby thoroughbred horse—1, Henry Clay, Piercefield Park. (Confined to tenant farmers, who must be members). Cart mare, with foal at foot-l and 2, George Heath-Delemere Movement and Birdsall Clove. Cart gelding or mare, four years old and ,upwards-I, Henry Oakley-Child wick Annie. (Open to members and non-members,) Cart mare, with foal at foot—1, Henry Oakley, Dewatow -Birdsall Buttercup. Cart foal by a registered cart etallion-l and 3, Henry Oakley. Foal sired by a Dewatow stallion-I, E. C. -Dutfield-Rock King. Three-year-old cart gelding or filly—1 and 2, George Heath-Trelleck Bangle and Heudre Waxlight. Two-year-old cart gelding or filly-I, Henry Oakley-Lady Blagon. Yearling cart colt or filIy-l and 2, George Heath-Trelleck Heirloom and Trelleck Drayman. SPECIAL PRIZES. Shire Horse Society's medal for best shire mare, filly, or filly foal registered or eligible for registra- tion in the stud book-Henry Oakley—Birdsall Buttercup. Desford Challenge Cup (to be won two years in succession) for best horse, colt, or filly entered or -eligible for entry in the Shire horse stud book and ,exhibited at this show. the property of a tenant farmer—George Heath—Delemere Movement. JUMPING AND DRIVING CLASSES. Hunter of any age, capable of carrying 14st- I, Edward Curre-Marmion. Hunter of any age, capable of carrying 12st 1, Samuel Sharp, Thornwell—Barman. Four-year-old cftlculflted to become a huuter-1, J. and H. Talbot, Pill House-Sandy. Best performer over the course—1, A. H. Gunn, A3t. Melloll's,-Stag; 2, Edward Curre-Wizard. OPEN CLASSES. Turnout belonging to a tradesman-Messrs. IPrica, Howick. Pony not exceeding 13-2 hands, driven in fiarness by a lady—Miss Lilian R. Llewellyn, .:Newland, Coleford—Forest Lass. Harness horse. over 14.2, driven in harness—1, The Hon. Mrs Bathurst-Innisraft. Best performer over the course.—1 and r, J. and .J. Glencross, Garth, Frome-Kitty and Black Bonny. CHAMPION CLASS. Harness horse over 14.2 hands, driven in harness James Mitchell, Hereford-Grand Cavalier. Harness horse, over 14.2, driven in harness (horses that have won two or more first prizes at any show and winner of first prize in Class 27 not eligible) -1, Dr G. P. Francis—Lord Bobs. Harness horse, not exceeding 14.2 bands- -James Mitchell, Hereford-Norbury Lincoln. Pair of horses, driven in double harness—1, James Mitchell-Grand Cavalier and Norbury Lincoln. Tandem team—1, James Mitchell-Grand Ciavalier and Norbury Lincoln. Riding pony (suitable for children), not ex. ceeding 13.2, ridden by either girl or boy, under 14 years of age—1, W. R. Corfield, St Lawrence- Daisy. Consolation prize, best performer over the course—1, Edward Curre. Special prize, Hackney Horse Society's silver medal for the best hackney or pony mare, filly, or filly foal, registered or eligible for registration in -the hackney stud book—1, The Rev N. S. Barthropp. CATTLE. SHORTHORNS. Stock bull, two-year-old and upwards—1, Henry Clay—The Varmint. Yearling bull—1, Q. and W. Dick, The Panta Salterly. Bull calf, under twelve months old—1, Charles Bathurst—Masterpiece III. Cow, in milk, or within three months of calving —1, Henry Clay-Buttercup. ANY BREED. Pair of two-year-old steers—1, J. Jones, Green- ",pool, Woolaston. Pair of yearling steers—1, Hastings Clay. Pair of two-year-old heifers (in calf)—1, H. and J. Talbot. Pair yearling heifers—1, Charles Bathurst. Channel Islands cow or heifer—1 and 2, Edward -Curre-Nita and Tulip. SHEEP. Pen of 5 wether lambs-G. P. Harding, Roger- stone Grange. Pen of 5 ewe lambs— G. Jr. Harding. Pen of 5 yearling ewes-Charles Bathurst, junr., Bedhill, Lydney. Pen of 5 breeding ewes-Messrs Price. Ram-G. P. Harding. Ram lamb-Charles Bathurst, junr. DRESSED POULTRY, BUTTER, & EGGS. Pair of ducks-Mrs Arthur Haines, Matherne. Pair of fowls—Mrs Edmonds, Cross, Caerwent. 12 hen eggs—Mrs Francis, Upper Caergarrow, ':M.onmouth. 2lb fresh butter—Henry Clay. Fancy design in butter-Miss S. Prewett, Woolaston. 3I0NMOUTH8HIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE SECTION. Eggs-12 prize eggs (white)-Mrs Price, Park- wall. 12 prize eggs (coloueed)-Miss Prewett, Matherne. 2lb fresh butter—Mrs S. A Heath Three secUons of honey-No prizes'awarded. Honey.-lhree jars of honey-Mra A. Lewis, Oaldicot. Sboeing.-Best shoeing of a hunter or hacknev— Alfred Jones, Tynewydd-road, Pontnewydd Y A military exhibition was given by metrbers of the ftoyal Gloucestershire Hussars Imperial Yeomanrv Tent pegging -Sergeant-Major Whitehead. V.C. race—Trooper G. Huggett. Costume race—Trooper E. R. Knight. Tilting at the bucket—Troopers Logan and G. Huggett. Wrestling on horses by teams of four-Troopers Huggett, Losran, Knight, and Webb. Balaclava mêlée-Troopers Huggett. Logan, Webb, sui Knight. The horticultural exhibits were better filled than on previous occasions and showed an increaing in- terest in this feature of the show. The band of the R.M.R.E. Militia supplied a goon programme of music. Luncheon was served in a large tent, Mr Henry Clay presiding. He was supported by, amongst others, Lord Tredegar, Sir George and Lady Fores- tier-Walker, Colonel F. C. Morgan, M.P., Colonel B. Herbert, Colonel H. Lewis (Green Meadow), Mr E. Curre, Mr R. Stratton. Mrs Mundy, Dr. H. Gwynne Lawrence, Miss Clay. Mr L. C. Wrigley, and Mr Codrington Crawshay. After the loyal toast, Lord Tredegar said that before he came there it was on the distinct under- standing he would not be asked to propose a toast. In a very large building, capable of holding ten thousand people, at the Welsh Eisteddfod, he strained his voice, not by singing in a competition— laughter-but trying to make himself heard above the music. When he came there he said not all the pressure brought to bear upon him would induce him to undertake the task of proposing a toast, even for the Angel Gabriel. (Laughter.) How- ever, since he arrived he had been asked to propose the toast of the popular president Mr Henry Clay and he did it with the greatest pleasure. He and his family were always trying to do their best to promote the amusement and happiness of the people aronnd them, and they could not do it more suc- cessfully than by allowing the Chepstow Agricul- tural Society to hold their annual show in that beautiful park. The toast was drunk with enthusiasm, and, in response, Mr Clay said it was very good of them to come there, and he was pleased to see so many ladies present, and also to welcome Colonel Morgan, their member, who, he was glad to say, was re- covering from his illness. (Hear, hear.) He was delighted to lend the park and to see them all there. (Applause.) We are glad to hear that the attendance at this show created a record, the total sum taken in cash being 9152.
,ICWMBRAN.
CWMBRAN. FLOWER SHow.-On Tuesday, the Cwmbran and Llantarnam Flower Show took place, and the entries and quality of exhibits showed a decided improvement on previous years. Mr F. F. Pilliner was the president.
llÀNARNAM.I
llÀNARNAM. I U.D.C. MEETING.—The monthly meeting was held on Friday, when there were present:—Messrs E. Hartley, J.P. (chairman), D. R. Evans, C. W. Simmonds, J. Gibbins, W. Getbing, H. J. Law- rence, and J. Garnsworthy, with the Clerk (Mr H. H. Haden).—The Surveyor called attention to the fact that a portion of the Llanfrechfa Upper Urban District Council's sewer ran into an open ditch at Grange Road, which was within the Llan- tarnam area. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Llanfrechfa Council requiring the abatement of the nuisance.—The Surveyor estimated that the cost of the erection of the proposed iron hurdle fencing on Coronation Road would be about;C22 9s. —The Finance Committee reported that after pay- ment of cheques amounting to L29 6a. 2d., there would be a balance in hand of £ 757 12s. 4d. During the month the Collector (Mr E. A. Pryer) had deposited X377 19s. with the Treasurer.—Mr Evans reported that he had interviewed Mr F. F. Pilliner with reference to the dispute over the Coronation Road. Mr Pilliner had accepted the Council's terms to give up his claim, on the Council paying him the sum of X130, but he also insisted upon the Council painting and re-fixing a certain portion of the iron railings on the road, or paying him a further sum of 210 to do the work. The Council agreed to pay Mr Pilliner £10 in full settlement of his claim, and to his having the fencing painted.
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, MONMOUTH.I
MONMOUTH. I Agent.-MP.OdlrreV. Bookseller, Monmouth. I FETE AND SPORTS. I The annual fefe and sports were held in a meadow on the Old Dixtoii Road, on Monday, and were by far the most successful ever held, between 4^000 and 5,000 people being present. The Committee, of which the Mayor (Councillor G. R. Edwards) is president, and Mr G. B. Adamson, hon. secretary, had decided to add to the usual programme a parachute descent by Madame Viola and a high rope performance by Don Pedro, each of which proved an immense attraction. The splendid band of the R.M.R.E. Militia, under Bandmaster A. Tyler, was also a very attractive feature. In the evening there was a display of fireworks and an open-air ball. The usual foot and cycle races took place in the afternoon, and were well contested. Following are some of the results of the principal events :—Two mile bicycle race (open), scratch 1st prize, the Hendre Challenge bowl, value X16 16s, presented by the Right Hon. Lord Llangattock, to be won three times in all, and X5, F. Woodward, Lyd- brook; 2nd prize, Xi 10s, Cornelius Brain, Ruardean; 3rd prize, 15,q, W. A. Watkin, Mon- mouth. 120 yards open handicap: 1st prize, X5, William George, Penrose; 2nd prize, L2, John Withers, New Tredegar; 3rd prize, jEl, Tom Lewis, Monmouth. Half-mile cycle race (open) 1st prize, P,4, Bert Lewis, Tupsley 2nd prize, JB1. Roland Hill, Holme Lacey; 3rd prize, 10s, W. Bamford, Redbrook. Two mile walking handicap (open): 1st prize, 23, William Page, Hereford; 2nd prize, JE1 10s, C. H. Pitt, Hereford 3rd prize, 10s, A. Griffiths, Ruardean.
TOWN COUNCIL. I
TOWN COUNCIL. I At the monthly meeting, on Tuesday, the Mayor presented a handsome piece of plate, subscribed by the members and officials of the Council, to Mr W. C. A. Williams, who that day completed 40 years' service as town treasurer. In making the presentation, the Mayor spoke of the kindly assistance and advice which Mr Williams had always been ready to give. Mr Deakin (Town Clerk), and Alderman Vizard also referred to Mr Williams' many sterling qualities. Mr Williams briefly responded. The Clerk read a communication from the War Office respecting the rifle ranges, which have been closed as dangerous for over a year. The letter intimated that an officer from the School of Musketry (Hythe) was ordered to inspect and report on the ranges. Hia report had not yet reached the War Office. It was decided to await the result of the expert report before taking any further steps.
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J NEWPORT.
J NEWPORT. I Aqents-Messrs Greenland and Co.. Newtmtenti. I BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the Newport Board of Guardians' meeting on Saturday a letter was read from the Local Government Board calling attention to a report made by Mr Bircham with reference to the keeping of a lunatic examination book at the Workhouse, and to the fact that a certain number of inmates appeared to be of un- sound mind in addition to the four who were certified. It was reported that the lunatic exami- nation book had been provided, and that the medical officer would take steps to have certain inmates certified as lunatics fit to be detained in the Workhouse. On the motion of Mr William Evans it was resolved to defer the question.
!PONTNEWYDD.
PONTNEWYDD. TRAGIC DEATH.—Late on Wednesday night the dead body of Henry Lippiatt, who resided at Ty- newydd-road, Pontnewydd, was found in a ditch contiguous to an allotment which he rented. He left his home late in the afternoon with the inten- tion of working in the allotment, and in crossing the ditch fell and broke his neck. Deceased leaves a widow and several children.
PONTYPOOL.
PONTYPOOL. AgeAts-Mr Fieldhouse, and Mr G. H Churchill, The Market, and Messrs. Edwards and (,0. PANTEG FLOWER Sirow.-The third annual exhibition of the Panteg District Horticultural and Cottage Gardening Society, was held on the Polo Grounds, at Pontvpool Road, on Tuesday, in beautiful weather. There was an increased number of entries, and the quality of the exhibits was good. DROWNED IN THE CANAL.—On Wednesday the body of James Morgan Lydiatt, an elderly man, formerly employed as a tailor at Little Mill Reformatory, was found in the old Monmouthshire Canal, near Wern Farm, Pontypool. Deceased who had been in ill health for some time, had no near relatives, and was 75 vears of age. He left his lodgings at Trosnant on Tuesday morning, and as he did not return at night, the police were communicated with. LOST AND FOUND.—Margaret Hogan, the eight- year-old daughter of John Hosan, 10, Upper Bridge Street. Pontypool, who disappeared from her home on Saturday morning, and whose where- abouts the police had been endeavouring to ascertain, has been found. Late on Saturday evening she was travelling alone in a third class railway compartment at Wrexham without a ticket. The railway authorities took the little girl to Shrewsbury, where she was handed over to the police, who communicated with Supt. James, Pontypool, on Tuesday morning. ABERSYCHAN DISPUTE SETTLED.—The workmen employed at the Cwmsychan Colliery (Messrs. Hos- kins and Llewellyn) have bgen honourably met by their employers over the small coal question. In March last the deduction on small coal was increased by the management from 10 to 15 per cent. The men resented this, and subsequent proceedings led to a test action being entered at Pontypool County- court on Wednesday. On the eve of the day, how- ever. the management conceded the demands of the men, and upon an undertaking being given that no increase in percentage should be made in the future the action was allowed to be withdrawn. NEW MISSION CHURCH.—On Tuesday, Lady Lethbridgo laid the corner foundation stone of a new mission church, which is being erected at a cost of LI,500, in Hanbury Road, Pontnewynydd, in connection with St. Luke's Church. Her ladyship, who was accompanied by Sir Wroth Lethbridge, was iiitrodiieel by the Vicar, the Rev T. W. Moore, and received a handsome silver trowel, suitably inscribed, from Mr Powell, on behalf of the architect, Mr D. J. Lougher, Ponty- pool. The new church, which will be known as All Saints' Church, will provide accommodation for about 250 people. It will be a stone structure, with terra-cotta and red brick dressings, with chancel, nave, organ chamber, and vestry.
RAGLAN. I
RAGLAN. I Agent-Mrs. Hopper, The Vill age. I AN INTERESTING LAND VALUATION CASE. At the Glamorganshire Assises, on Saturday, Mr Justice Channell gave judgment in the action brought by Miss Mary Harrison, residing at Car- diff, against Messrs. Stephenson and Alexander, valuers, &c., Cardiff, for £61, loss alleged to have been caused in respect of a breach of duty by the defendants on a valuation for mortgage purposes of a certain farm, &c., known as Little Llanwilka, in the parishes of Gwehelog, Trostrey, and Raglan, containing 29 acres or thereabouts. Mr Abel Thomas, K.C., M.P., and Mr Vaughan Williams were for the plaintiff; and Mr S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., and Mr John Sankey for the defendants. Mr Abel Thomas explained that plaintiff, through her solicitor (Mr. Theodore Roberts, of Newport), asked the defendants to value the property, and he read correspondence with the object of showing that defendants had made an error in the valua- tion. They had, it appeared, valued one portion of the property at Y,1,100, and expressed the opinion that P.735 might safely be advanced upon it. Miss Harrison ultimately advanced E650 at 4 per cent. Thomas Parry, auctioneer, Newport, spoke to the property being offered for sale, and gave L35 per annum as a fair rental of the whole farm. Messrs Marfell and Poole, Usk: Mr J. W. Atkins, Newport; and Mr Theodore Roberts, were also called. also called. Mr S. T. Evans said that, although the claim was not a large one, it raised a serious matter to such an important firm of valuers as defendants. Mr D. T. Alexander, head of the firm, stated that his valuation amounted to zCl,106, and he arrived at this on the basis of £35 rental, which, after the usual deductions, was reduced to 931 10s. net, and a 27 years' purchase, which worked out at X850. In addition there was the timber, which he valued at 2256, in accordance with a letter from Mr Theo- dore Roberts, though he considered it was worth more than that. He would have been ready at any time to purchase it upon those figures. Mr Evans: And you still consider that is the value ? Witness: The best evidence of that is that I took over the property, and I am satisfied and I intend to keep it. Mr James Stephens, Mr Newland, and Mr William Graham, valuers, of Newport, gave evidence to the effect that the valuation was a fair and proper one, and Mr W. J. Rees, Swansea, supported this view. Judgment was given for defendants. «
IWOLVESNEWTON.I
I WOLVESNEWTON. I I MARRI kGE. I Wolvesnewton was, on the 2nd inst., the scene of I a pretty wedding, the contracting parties being Mr Archibald Richmond, D.I., R.I.C. and Miss Eva Came Williams, third daughter of Rev. Carne Williams and Mrs Carne Williams, Wolvesnewton Rectory. The church was decorated with white flowers, and a large congregation witnessed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a dress ef soft ivory oriental satin, trimmed with chiffon and lace, tulle veil and wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a large shower bouquet of white roses, lilies, and orchids. Her only ornaments were a pearl necklace the gift of her mother and a old bracelet the gift of her godmother. The bridesmaids were Misses Grace and Mamie Carne Williams (sisters), who wore white silk voile dresses trimmed with em- broidered chiffon and pale blue ribbon, with high waistbands, and pale blue hats trimmed with chiffon and pink roses. They carried shower bouquets of pink roses and carnations, tied with pale blue 1 ribbons, and each received from the bridegroom gold pendants and chains. The bridegroom wore his uniform, and was attended by Mr Edward oole as best man. After the ceremony a recep- tion was held at the rectory, where a marquee had been erected, and later in the day Mr and Mrs Richmond left for North Wales, where the first part of the honeymoon is being spent. The blide travelled in a lighi grey costume, a straw hat trimmed with chiffon and pink roses, and a white ostrich feather boa. The wedding presents were costly and numerous. v ¿
I USK.
I USK. I PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY. (Before R. RICKAHDS, Esq. (in the chair), and H. HUMPHREYS, Esq. I TRANSFER OF A LICENCE. Mr Digby Powell, solicitor, Newport, applied for the full transfer of the licence of the Bridge Inn, Llanbadoc, from Henry John Cavill to Alfred Charles Moss.—Granted. I THE FULL PENALTY, E5, Thomas Stephens, farmer, Llangeview, was sum- moned for cruelty to two horses by working them whilst in an unfit state. P.S. Sheddick stated that at 3 p.m., on July 25th, in company with P.C. Hayward, he was pass- ing through some hayfields, at Graig-y-air, belong- ing to defendant, when he saw two horses by a partly-made hayrick in one field. One horse was attached to a wagon, and the other was in long harness, with a bridle on. A little boy, aged 7 or 8, was in charge of them. Witness and the con stable examined the animals. The one in long harness was a complete cripple, lame all round, or in three legs, at any rate, in very poor condition, and unfit for work, apart from the sores they found on it. There were wounds or sores on the side of the mouth, about the head (rubbed by the bridle), under the hips (rubbed by the traces), and under the right pin. Some of them were covered with black grease, and flies worried the poor animal, which was quite worn out. On the horse in the shafts there was a raw wound the size of a shilling which had been rubbed by the bridle, one on the right side of the mouth, caused by the bit, a raw patch on the flank, caused by the traces, a raw wound on the off fore foot, caused by brushing," &c. This horse, too, was in very poor condition, although not so bad as the other one. Defendant came back in about twenty minutes, and witness called his attention to the condition of the horses, especially the old brown nag, and asked him why he worked such an animal, as it was unfit apart from the sores. Defendant replied that he had got it only to help in the hay harvest. He had one staked" a few days before, and it died. Witness asked whose horse it was, and, after some hesita- tion, Stephens said he had it from a man named Matthews, who had it from Mr Court. Witness ordered him not to work the horse any more, and to take the harness off, which he did. Defendant admitted having worked the horse in a mowing machine. P.C. Hayward corroborated, and said the one horse was in a shocking condition. Supt. James stated that on the following day he went to defendant's farm and saw the two horses. He uever saw such a thing in his life before. One of the horses was nothing but skin and bones. De- fendant told him that he could not help working them because he had to get in the harvest. Wit- ness told him that if he worked the one any more he would have him arrested. It was taken back to Mr Court, the licensed horse slaughterman, Mam- hilad, that night. Defendant: I hadn't bought it; only borrowed it for a day or two. The Chairman: Do you think it made any dif- ference to the sufferings of the horse whether it belonged to you or to Mr Court? In reply to the Chairman, the Superintendent said the horse had been destroyed. The horse had been previously sent to Mr Court to be slaughtered ?-Yes. Then that aggravates the case very considerably. The Superintendent intimated that Mr Court was being proceeded against elsewhere. Defendant paraded the other horse outside the Court for the inspection of the Bench, and after the magistrates had returned from viewing it, It was reported that defendant was convicted of cruelty last June, and fined 10s. and costs. The Chairman We have got the power, and are extremely doubtful whether we ought not to put it into effect, of sending you to prison without the option of a fine. You have evidently been to a place where horses are sent for slaughter, and taken one poor, wretched creature for work. It has been enduring an amount of suffering you can hardly realize. You will be fined the full penalty of £5 and costs (5s. 6d.), and may think yourself uncommonly fortunate you are not sent to prison. One month's hard labour in default. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. I R. H. Poole, of Newport, admitted the truth of the charge that he was drunk and disorderly in Bridge-street, Usk, on July 29th. P.S. Sheddick gave the facts. Shortly after 10 o'clock on the night in question, he said, a brake with a party of excursionists coming from the direction of Raglan, stopped in Castle parade, where some of the number alighted; the remain- der went on to the bottom of Bridge-street. Some stopped in the brake, others were on the street, and a few were in the Cardiff Arms. While the brake was stopping there those on top of it and in the streets were very disorderly, shouting and that kind of thing. Defendant was at the rear of the brake about ten minutes to eleven, very drunk, shouting, and using very bad language. Witness called to him, but without effect, and one of his companions put his hand over defendant's mouth, and succeeded in getting him quieter. Witness went around the brake to take the names of a couple who were offending against the bye-laws, when defendant descended to the ground, floun- dered about, lost his hat, and fell in a heap on the road. Witness took him across to the police- station and put him in a cell. His companions got around the station door. Supt. James: Defendant could not help what his companions did. Witness, continuing, said defendant was subse- quently let out on bail, a magistrate and the mag- istrates' clerk being fetched by outsiders. In reply to the Bench, witness said defendant did not obstruct the police, but the crowd threat- ened to smash the door in, break the windows, and to do everything else they could think of. None of these had been summoned, as identification was l impossible, the night being dark and there being no lights. Some names were taken, but the police could not positively say they were the offenders. I In the result, defendant, who expressed his deep regret, was fined 10s. and 4s. costs. A WAGES CLAIM. I William Lewis, a young labourer, sued Edward Williams, farmer, Llangeview, for X3 lis. 3d., wages due. Defendant admitted a liability of Ll 5s. 9d. Plaintiff stated that he was engaged on May 1st for a year at JE20, to live in. He had had 2s. 8d. worth of tobacco and drawn 2s. 9d. He left on June 11th, without giving notice, as he was half- starved there. He had not complained of this to Williams, but had told his mother. The Bench became accountants, and ultimately awarded plaintiff £1 10s. 3d., and ordered defend- ant to pay the costs of the summons (2s.) LENIENCY. George Mayberry, haulier, Usk, pleaded guilty to riding on the shafts of a timber wagon drawn by three horses, without reins, at Llanbadoe, on Aug- ust 1st.—P.S. Sheddick gave the facts.—Defendant was let off with a caution. Similar leniency was shown to Albert Roberts, summoned for a like offence at the same time and place. He had two horses. I No LIGHT. I Henry Jones, collier. Llanhilleth, pleaded guilty to riding a bicycle without a light, at Llanbadoc, at 9.45 p.m., on August 3rd. I P.S. Sheddick, who was cycling from Monkswood at the time, said he narrowly escaped a collision with defendant at a corner as, besides having no light, defendant was riding on the wrong side of the road. The Chairman: Had you got a light? (Laugh- ter.)—Yes, sir; and it was lucky I had one. The defence was that the machine and lamp were hired; the lamp was not a very good one, and the light went out just before the Sergeant was met defendant had no matches, and was hurrying on to overtake a friend. Cautioned and ordered to pay 2s. 6d. I ADJOURNED AGAIN. Another month's adjournment was agreed to in the case of Louis Gottwaltz, of Cardiff, summoned for driving a motor car at a speed dangerous to.the I public, at Usk, on June 25th. I THE FLOWER SHOW. Mrs. Mayberry, of the Royal Hotel, was granted an occasional licence for the Cricket Field, on Thursday next-noon till 10 p.m.—on the occasion of the Usk Flower Show.
IABERGAVENNY.
I ABERGAVENNY. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY. Before A. G. ATTWOOD, Esq., and J. ROGERS, Esq. CRUELTY.—Herbert Gooch, of the Nag Farm, Abergavenny, was summoned for cruelty to a horse. -A foov named Frank Beak stated that he walked the horse from the defendant's farm to Llanthewy Skyridd.-Mr Parry, blacksmith, stated that the horse was brought to his shop to be shod. It was an aged animal, in medium condition, and, although it was not lame, it was very stiff on each leg, and was not fit to be walked. —Rev. George Francis Packer stated that he met the boy leading the horse. The animal was not fit to go along the road, and the lad had great dificulty in getting it to move. Witness advised him to put the animal in a field near by. and this he did. The animal had to be pushed into the field, as it could not walk properly. -P.S. Ash stated that on 31st July, in company with P. C. Powell, he went to a field near the Wal. nut Tree, and saw two places where a horse had been down. He afterwards went to the Nag Farm, saw Mr Gooch, and asked to see the horse. A bay mare was pointed out to him; it was very lame on the near fore leg, and they could not get it to move. It had seven or eight sores on it, two under the breast, several on the hip, and two on the off-side. The off hind leg was also swollen. Witness asked the defendant whv the horse was sent in that state, and he replied that it was all right when the boy left on the Saturday morning. On Thursday he again saw the horse, and it was still very lame. The animal appeared to be worn out, and in a very bad state.-For the defence Gooch stated that he thought the horse must have kicked against some. thing and hart itself.—Mr J. Fleury, assistant to Mr Storrar, veterinary surgeon, Abergavenny, stated that he examined the horse on the evening of July 31st. The horse was an aged one, 17 hands high was very thin, and in poor condition. There was general stiffness, and the lameness was very pronounced on the near fore leg. Witness cor- roborated the evidence for the prosecution. The horse was not fit to travel when he saw it.—The Chairman stated that the case was rather a serious one, and defendant would be fined Xi and costs. A VIOLENT TRAMP.—John White, a tramp, was charged with being drunk at Llanvihangel on August 8th, also with assaulting John Bevan and damaging some property.—Defendant admitted being drunk.-John Bevan stated that on Thursday de- fendant visited his house and asked to be allowed to lie down in the building. Witness refused, and ordered him off the premises. He then went into the barn, and after being turned out, picked up several large stones and threw them at witness. Fortu- nately, they missed their mark. Owing to his violent conduct, witness and another man locked White in the coal-house, and White then got the pick and smashed the door. Witness let him out and detained him until the arrival of the police. He struck witness on the arm with a thick stick.— P.C. Wilcox stated that at 10 p.m. on Thursday night he went to Mr Bevan's farm, and there saw defendant, who was drunk. Witness saw that several pots had been broken and the coal-house damaged. Defendant had to be conveyed to the police station in a trap.—Defendant was sentenced to a month's hard labour. THROWING SHoics.-Elenry Hill, plasterer, Aber- gavenny, was fined 5s., including costs, for using bad language at Abergavenny.-Sergt. Smith stated that defendant was throwing shoes at the crowd from a bedroom window. STEALING DRESS MATERIAL.—Ellen Morgan, of no fixed abode, was charged with stealing a dress piece at Abergavenny.—MaryMorris, draper, 58, Frogmore-street, stated that the piece (produced) was her property, and was worth 3s., it was taken from hev shop on Wednesday.—Frances Ethel Thomas, a niece of the prosecutrix, stated that she saw the prisoner leaving the shop, and being suspi- cious she ascertained that prisoner bad not purchased any goods there. Witness followed Morgan and eventually gave information to the police.-P.C. King stated that at 3.10 on Wednesday he pro- ceeded to the Tudor Arms, where he saw the prisoner take the piece from under her jacket and offer it for sale.-Defendant who stated she had been a school teacher, had been convicted 17 times previously-nine times for larceny.—She was sen- tenced to six weeks' hard labour.
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MONMOUTH. POLICE COURT, WEDNESDAY. Before K. HALL, Esq., H. BAILEY, Esq., and W. HUGHES, Esq. ASSAULT BY A WOMAN.—Maria Porter, married, living at the Buckholt, was summoned by James Cecil, the Buckholt Mill, for assaulting him on August 1st.—Prosecutor said defendant attacked him and gave him a black eye.—Defendant admitted this, and told the Bench he had called her a thief.—Fined 12s inclusive. DRTJNK AND RIOTOUS. Evan Jenkins, hailing from Tredegar, was charged with being drunk and riotous.-P.g. Barnie found prisoner outside the Brockweir Boat Inn lying on the pavement. He became very violent and tnea to assault the police. Sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment. PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCES.—Mr H. Williams applied for the temporary transfer of the license of the Travellers' Rest Inn the landlord, Rowland Hughes, who had been fined £ 5 a few days ago for permitting gambling, had absconded on Saturday last, and the house was now shut up. The application was granted.
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PONTYPOOL. I POLICE COURT, SATURDAY. I Before A. A. WILLIAMS, Esq. (chairman), aud W. P. JAMES, Esq. I SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST A I SLAUGHTERMAN. I Charles Court, horse slaughterman, Mamhilad, was summoned for not slaughtering a horse within three days after it was bought for the purpose of being slaughtered, on June 6th, and also for permitting a horse to leave his premises after it had been brought there for the purpose of slaughter, and allowing it to be employed by Thomas Stephens, in hay cutting, at Mamhilad, on June 6th, Mr W. J. Everett, solicitor, Pontypool, appeared for defendant, and applied for a week's adjourn- ment, which was granted. ASSAULTING A SIGNALMAN. Solomon Jones, haulier at the Pontrhydyrun Works, was summoned for obstructing Arthur Ernest Walker, a servant of the Great Western Railway Company, in the execution of his duty at Pontrhydyrun. Jones was also summoned for assaulting Walker at the same time and place. Mr L. H. Hornby, solicitor, Newport, prosecuted on behalf of the Great Western Railway Company, and Mr W. J. Everett, solicitor, Pontypool, appeared for defendant. Walker said that Jones came to his signal box at Pontrhydyrun and complained about some trucks j being shunted into the Pontrhydyrun siding. Witness told him why the trucks had been put into the siding, and defendant said, That's no good to me," and thereupon struck him in the face. Witness then ordered Jones to leave the signal box and as he d< clined to go witness forcibly ejected him. Jones forced his way back into toe box and said, "1 will give you some more. I know I will have to pay for it," The defendant then left the box, and when witness went down the siding defendant pounced out upon him and struck him in the face again. Later, Jones assaulted witness as he was crossing a field. A. H. J. Perrett, porter, and David' Stone, inspector on the G.W.R. corroborated. Mr Everett addressed the Bench for the defence and called defendant, who said that when he went to the signal box to inquire about some trucks Walker caught hold of him by the muffler, and threatened to push him down the steps. As witness was passing through a field Walker came up to him and dealt him a severe blow in the side I wnicn reliea mm to the ground. When witness got up he struck Walker. Henry Elston, haulier, corroborated. The Bench fined Jones 20s for obstructing I Walker, and 10s for the assault. I A HUSBAND ASSAULTED BY HIS WIFK. Hannah Walters, of Pontnewynydd, who is living apart from her husband, was summoned for assaulting him and also for using threats towards him on July 25th.—Mr W. J. Everett appeared to prosecute. Charles Walters said that when he met bis wife she threatened to kill me with a big oath and also murder me." Later in toe day she again met him and struck him twice in the face. The Bench bound the defendant over, and it was arranged that the husband should have the custody of the three children of the marriage. Defendant was also ordered to pay the costs IOs. BAD LANGUAGE. -William Eiwards, PontYPoGl, was summoned for using profane and obscene language, and was fined 10s. RIOTOUS.—John Prosser, of Pontnewynydd, summoned for being riotous at Pontnewynydd. on July 30th, was fined 7s 6d.—Mary Ann Williams married, Pontnewyuydd, was fined ros for a similar offence. No LiGlITS. -Ed ward Humphries, farmer, Mam- hilad, was summoned for driving a horse and cart without lights at Pontymoile, on July 29th, and fined 5s.—Edward Williams and George Hibbs, hauliers, Pontypool, for similar offences at Pontnewynydd, on July 30th, were fined 5s each. STEALING GROWING UNDERWOOD. William Price, Goliah Price, William Gibb?, and William Vaughan, gipsies, were brought up in cus- tody charged with stealing 4cwt. of growing under- wood, the property of Mr J. Arthur Clark, from the Hill Farm Wood, Glascoed. P.C. Boucher stated that he and P.C. Hayward, of Usk, found a gipsy encampment in a lane along- side the Wood at 8.30 on Friday morning. Vaughan was trying to conceal something in a. bag it was underwood. William Price came out of the Wood. The officers found a lot of croppings and bits of wood about which corresponded with fresh toppings and cuttings in the Wood. The men admitted having been there a few days, but said they bought the underwood at Llangun- nud. The men and the wood were taken to Usk, and subsequently to Pontypool. Mr J. A. Clark, the owner of the Wood, said the v' underwood found in the possession of the prisoners corresponded with the cuttings there. Prisoners pleaded guilty, and were fined f2 each. They took the alternative—a month's imprison- ment. POLICE COURT, WEDNESDAY. BICYCLE TKBZT.—William Daviea, a MASON's labourer, of Nelson, was brought up in custody- charged with stealing a bicycle, value E-8, th« pro- perty of Walter Major, a tailor of Goytre. Prose- cutor said that on Tuesday afternoon he called with a friend at Pe-utwvn Farm, Goytre. and left his bicycle outside. When they returned the cycle was gone. Arthur Jenkins deposed to having cycled after the prisoner. He caught him en the Jockey Hill, near Pontypool. He refused to give up the machine, so he gave him into custody. Prisoner pleaded guilty and was fined 40s. or one month in default. COUNTY COURT, WEDNESDAY. Before His Honour Judge OWEN. AN INJUNCTION SOliGHT. -Moses Walters, C.C., of Penmain, near Blackwood, sought an ioj llllction to prevent Joseph Price, Cwmuantyrodyn. from depositing rubbish Oil land of which he was the copyholder and for an order to remove a chicken cot. He further claimed E25 damage for trespass. Mr St. John Francis Williams was for the plaintiff, and Mr Parsons for the defendant, who pleaded the statute. Applicant's case was that the defendant had during the last ten years built &. chicken cot on some laud which he had purchased for building purposes, and had broken a hold in the boundary wall so as to obtain access thereto. Defendant and other witnesses swore that the chicken cot had been erected for nearly 20 years and that the rubbish had been accumulating during the time Mr Price had lived in the neighbourhood.—The Judge nonsuited the plaintiff. COMPENSATION CASES. Sarah Taylor, a widow, of Richmond-road, Pontnewydd, claimed full compensation from Messrs. Guest, Keen, and Nettlefolds for the loss of her husband, who was killed by an accident at the Cwmbran Colliery.-His Honour awarded the claimaut LIOO, and directed that the remaining £ 200 be invested by the registrar in the name of her four children. Adeline Taylor, a widow, of White Rock Cottage, Poutuewynydd, was awarded B100 com- pensation for the loss of her husband, who was killed at Messrs. Partridge, Jones and Co.'s Abersychan Colliery, in May. The remaining E200 was ordered to be invested in the children's names. ON HIRE. Messrs. Harmstoi-i and Co., music dealers, Pontypool, summoned William Goldblatt, Abertillery, for L3 5s, the balance due on a phonograph.—Mr Harold Saunders, Pontypool, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr T. G. Powell for the defendant.-The Manager of the plaintiff's Abertillery shop produced the agreement under which the instrument was purchased.—Mr Saunders said that £1 15s had beeu paid.— Judgment was given for plaintiff for X3 5s, with costs. Henry Coombs, Abertillery, was also summoned by the same firm, for 61, balance due for an organ, bought on the hire system. It was stated that the 0 defendant only kept the organ for four weeks.—Judgment for 5s a month was given. In a case against Thomas Evans, taken by the same firm, a similar order was made. Defendant signed an agreement to pay Si 6d a month, but pleaded in Court he did not know what he was signing, as he could not read. v
Markets.
Markets. USK, CATTLE, Monday.—Considering it was Bank Holiday, there was a capital attendance and supply at the monthly market, and business was fairly brisk. The following were the quotations:— Beet quality beef, 6d to 6d per lb seconds, 5d to 6d; heavv-weiht wethers, n-a to Sd light- weight wethers, 8d to 81d j ewe, 6d to 7d per lb 2 lamb, 8d to 9d veal, 6d to 7d per lb cows and calves, £ 12 to £ 16; yearlings, £ 6 to £ )0 two- year-olds, dClI to £ 14; sows and pigs, £7 to S-10 strong stores, 35s to 45s each; three-months -old, 20s to 23s weaners, 16s to 20s eacti., heavy- weight porkers, 9s to 9s 6d a score," light-weight, 10s=to 10s 6d a score. NEWPORT. CORN, Wednesday.-Wheat, NO change on the week. Maize, 3d dearer. Barley, 3d cheaper. Fines, 25s. NEWPORT, CATTLE, Wednesday. Shoru supply of cattle, sheep, and lambs; large attendance of buyers good trade all rounu. Best beef, 6fd to 7d seconds, 6d to to 5|d; best wether mutton. sd lamb, 821 to 9d ewes, 61..d to 7d; calves, 7d to 8d, porker pigs, 10s to 10s 3d NEWPORT, CHEESE, Wednesday.—Good supply, average attendance, and a fair demand Caerphillies. 50s to o6s fancy dairies, 57s to 59s Derbies, 57s to 58s truckles, 54s to 588.
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