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Monmouthshire Volunteer Artillery in Camp. The 1st Monmouthshire Royal Garrison Volunteer Artillery Brigade went into their annual camp at Sudbrook, near Chepstow, on Saturday afternoon. The staff officers are Lieutenant-Colonel W. Clifford Phillips, V.D., in command; Captain and Adjutant W. W'Donald, R.A. Lieutenant and Quartermaster T. A. Eaves, Surgeon-Lieutenant O'Keefe, and Veterinary- Captain D. M. Storrar. The three bat elicit their respective quarters, with guns and wagons, in the morning seoarately. The Panteg Battery had the longest march. They left homs between seven and eight .clock in the morning, and did a road journey of 25 miles via Usk and Shirenewton. All the horses arrived in camp in excellent condition. In all, the brigade has a strength of 4:30. The combined bands headed the march into camp. On Sunday morning there was an open-air Church parade conducted by the Rev W. Ei. Williams, rector of Portskewett. Chief interest at the sports was centred in the ambulance competition. The first prize was awarded to Dowlais G W.R. team, and the second to Pontypool G.W.R. Locomotive Depart- ment. On Wednesday Captain Grosvenor Williams, of the Risca Battery, was thrown from a horse and badly bruised.

Monmouthshire and Caerleon Antiquarian Society. This Society held its annual field day on Thurs- day, and met at St. Brides in ideal weather. Amongst the members present were Viscount Tredegar and party (including Sir George and Lady Forestier- Walker), Mr F. J. Mitchell (hon. sec.), Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Cleeve, Colonel Mansel and Mrs C. Forestier-Walker, Mr and Mrs A. E. Bowen, Mr Harold A. Williams, &c. The Churches of St. Bridel, Peterston, and Marshfield were visited, Mrs Mitchell reading a paper on the first-named Church, and Lord Trede- gar reading one at Peterston, which is by far the most interesting of the trio from an architectural point of view. Here special attention was drawn to the lightning-struck tower, which has been so badly damaged that a couple of hundred pounds will be needed to put it in order.

T o more Sketching of Witnesses in the Divorce Court. On taking his seat on Thursday, Sir Gorrell Barnes, President of the Divorce Court, said I have come to the conclusion that in future the practice of sketching in this Court, which has largely increased of late years, must be stopped. After a long experience and close observa- tion, I feel convinced that many persons who have to give evidence in cases in this Court are embarrassed and rendered more self-conscious and nervous than they otherwise would be, and to an extent which affects the proper giving of their evidence. This acts to their prejudice, and may thus interfere with the due administra- tion of justice. 4' I expect that I have only to intimate how the practice may affect trials here, and those who have hitherto followed it will realise the effect which both I and Mr Justice Bargrave Deane think it has, and will cease the practice. I have made this announcement at this time, as I think it desirable to give notice that when the Court resumes in October the order of the Court with regard to this matter will come into force, and must be obeyed."

Markets. I USK, CATTLE, Monday.—It being Bank Holiday, there was a poor attendance and supply, especially of sheep, the new dipping regulations probably being the cause. Quotations :-Best beef 6d to 7d, seconds 6d to 6id; heavy-weight mutton 8d, light ditto 8d to Sid, ewe 7d, lamb 8d to 9d veal 3 7d per lb; cowa and calves J612 to X16, yearlings 6 to £10, two-year-olds JBll to X14 sows and pigs £ 6 to f,10, strong stores 35s to 45s, three- months-old 20a to 23s, weaners 16s to 20s each, heavyweight porkers 9s to 9s 6d, light ditto 10s to lis per score. NEWPORT, CORN, Wednesday.-Quiet business and prices about the same as last week. NEWPORT, CATTLE, Wednesday.—Abundant supply of cattle and good trade. Sheep and lambs scarce, and found ready buyers at good prices. Calves an average supply, with a fair number of pigs. The usual good attendance. Quotations: Beat beef 6d to 6!d per lb, inferior sorts 6id; fat cows, 4d to 5fd best wether mutton Sid to SId, ewe ditto 7d to 7ld, lambs 9d to 9id, calves 61d ff iF to 8d. Pigs: Porkers, 10s 3d to 13a 9d per score. NEWPORT, CHBESB, Wednesday.-A supply of eight tons on offer. Fair business and an average attendance. QuotationsCaerphillys 46s to 548 per cwt., fancy dairies 55s to 66s, and Derbys 65s. ———————' 'L —

The Late Duke of Rutland. On Thursday the funeral of the late Duke of Rutland took place at the Mausoleum, Belvoir Castle, Grantham, amid universal signs of regret, many thousands, representing all classes, attending to pay their last token of respect for one of whom it has been said: In any country and in any age, John, sixth Duke of Rutland, would have stood out, and have stood out almost unaccompanied, as a type of gentleman-the word is hackneyed, but means much still—that is far more often described than personally known.

I Cricket. I USK V. PLYMOUTH (MERTHYR). The above match was played at Usk. on Saturday last in fine weather, and resulted in a meritorious win for the homesters by 39 runs. Hill captured 4 wickets for 12 runs; Roberta 3 for 17; and Wallace 3 for 34. Scores :— rsK. F.Hill, bS. Hany 1 H. C. Davies, b 8. Hacker. 0 T. Rees, c W. Thorne, b Hacker 10 A. G. Wallace, c T, Hordley, b Handy 30 F. L. Hiley, b Handy 14 G. Edmunds, c Hacker, b Hordley.. 13 E. Slade, lbw, b Hordley R. T. H. Etheridge, b Handy. 10 J. Jenkins, not out.4 W. F. Roberts, st A. Owen, b Handy 4 W. Parker, at Owen, b Handy 0 Extras. 17 Total.107 PLYMOUTH (MBRTHYR). H.Clough, b W. F. Roberts. 15 S. Hacker, b Roberts 0 E. N. Lewis, c G. Edmunds, b Roberts 0 J Mulvey, b A. G. Wallace. 7 A. Owen, c and b Wallace 1 R. Graham, c T. Rees, b F. Hill. 32 J. Williams, c J. Jenkins, b Wallace 0 C. Tremlin, b Hill. 4 S. Handv, not out 2 T. Hordley, b Hill 4 W. Thome, b Hill 0 Extras. 3 Total. 68

USK 7. Y.M.C.A. I Usk met their usual rivals on Bank Holiday, and suffered defeat by 32 runs. A. J. Thomas and T. Rees were the top oc.)rers on the Usk side, with 31 and 29 respectively. Half the homesters were disposed of for the total of 29. The brothers Bulmer won the match for the Y.M.C.A. W. E. making 52 not out, and Frank 22. Hill took 5 wickets for 30 Roberts 2 for 17; and Marfell 1 for 24. USK. A. G. Wallace, c G. P. Thomas, b F. 1 J. Jenkins, c F. Kitto, bD. J. Rees.. 2 F. Hill, c Kitto, b Rees 9 T. Rees, c aud b F. Bulmer. 29 H. C. Davies, c Thomas, b Rees. 5 W. F. Roberts, b 2 J. H. Bowen, b F. Bulmer. 0 A. J. Thomas, lhw, b Rees. 31 E. Slade, b F. Bulmer 0 W.Parker,notout. 5 J. H. Marfell, c H. Morgan, b H. Chivers 4 Extras 7 Total. 95 Y.M.C.A. W. E. Bulmer, not out 52 R. J. Armstrong, b F. Hill 6 F. H. Kitto, c A. J. Thomas, b W. F. Roberts 15 R. Butterworth, c sab., b Roberts. 0 G. P. Thomas. b Hill.. 7 D. J. Rees, c W. Parker, b Hill. 0 F. B. M. Bulmer, b J. H. Marfell. 22 A. H. Morgan, run out 0 A, F. Hodges, b Hill 6 H. Davies, b Hill o 0 H. Chivers. run out 1 Extras 18 Total.127

USK V. FROGS C.C. I This match was played at Usk on Tuesday, in glorious weather. Usk batted first, and put on 146, of which total F J. Edmunds knocked up 39 in a very short time. The visitors, with only 3 wickets down, passed the Usk total, W. S. Bolton and G. W. Parker being in great form with the bat, making 119 and 92 respectively. The innings closed for 283. Mr and Mrs R. St. John Beasley provided an excellent tea for both teams in the Pavilion. Scores: — USK. J. Jenkins, b E. T. Bolton 20 A. C. Hiley, at: W. H. Tregoning, b G. W. Parker 5 A. J. Thomas, b E. T. Bolton 28 F. L. Hiley, lbw, b E. T. Bolton 1 G. Edmunds, b E. J. Gardner 1 F. J. Edmunds, b E. T. Bolton. 39 J. H. Bowen, c W. H. Tregoning, b E. T. Bolton 11 A. G. Wallace, b Bolton. 0 R. Etheridge, run out 19 W. Parker, not out. 17 F. W. Stockham, b Gardner. 0 Extras. 5 Total. 146 FROGS c.c. W. S. Bolton, c J. H. Bowen, b F. fi. Hiley.119 E. N. Corbryn, b A. G. Wallace. 6 E. T. Bolton, b F. J. Edmunds 17 R. S. S. Cunningham, run out. 13 G. W. Parker, c A. C. Hiley, b F. L. Hiley 92 G. N. Tregoning, absent. 0 A. A. Ferguson, c R. Etheridge, b W. F. Stockham 4 E. J. Gardner, b Stockham 3 J. R. Brooks, c A. J. Thomas, b A. C. Hiley 6 W. H. Tregoning, c J. H. Bowen, b F. L. Hiley. 6 E< A. Tregoning, not out. i Extras. 16 Total .,283

USK V. CARDIFF (BOHEMIANS). This was the last of the holiday matches, and was played at Usk, on Wednesday, in splendid weather, and before a good attendance. Usk batted first and made a total of 115, while the visitors failed to get the necessary runs in the time, wanting only nine to win in the last over. Praise should be given to the very smart felding of the Uskites in this match especially of W. Stockham. Scores USK. F. L. Hiley, b T. Stevenson. 7 G. Edmunds, c O. Watts,, b H. Boon.. 27 F. Hill, not out F. J. Edmunds, b T. Stevenson. 0 R. T. H. Etheridge, b T. Stevenson. 0 H. G. Powell, b Stevenson 2 W. Parker, b Stevenson. 3 J. Jenkins, c H. Boon, b Stevenson.. 0 A. G. Wallace, b Stevenson. 0 W. Townsend, b H. Boon. n W. Stockham, b O. Watts. 10 Extras. 7 Total CARDIFF (BOHEMIANS). J. Dewar, c H. G. Powell, b A. G. Wallace 14 N. Thomas, c R. Etheridge, b F. W. Stockham 30 O. Watts, c J. Jenkins, b F.Hill. 20 W. Canter, b F. Hill.. 0 T. Stevenson, c J. Jenkins, b Hill. 21 R. L. Jones, b A. G. Wallace. 10 W. Raynes, not out 7 A. W. White, not out 0 H. Bocino b F. Hill 2 Extras. g Total for 7 wickets.112 w. McCarthy, sud J. Dasoomba did not bat. I USK BOYS V, ST. HILDA'S CHOIR. The above match was played on The Island on The above match was played on The Island on Bank Holiday, and resulted in a win for the Usk boys. Scores:— USK. J. Pitt, b J. Payne 0 F. Watkins, run out 0 E. Ball, b Payne 2 P. Stockham, run out. 0 W. Ball, b Lewis. 11 W. Price, b Smith 3 W. Rees, c Payne, b Smith 0 F. Edwards, c Lewis, b Paynoo. 6 T. Lewis, b Price 0 E. Roberts, c Harding, b Niblett. 7 A. Williams, not out. 8 Extras. 5 Total. 42 In the second innings Usk made 55 for the loss of six wickets. ST. HILDA'S. E. Phillips, c E, Ball, b F. Watkins.. 0 T. Phillips, c J. Pitt, b Ball 0 J. Payne, c Rees, b Watkins 7 S. Lewis, b Ball. 0 F. Smith, c Lewis, b Ball. 0 C. Price, cE. Ball, b Price. 11 H. Harding, b Price. 2 E. Niblett, b Ball 0 D. Niblett, c Stockham, b Price. 2 J. Wren, c Stockham, b Price. 3 D. Moore, not out I Extras. 5 Total. 31 St. Hilda's scored 31 in the second innings.

The Newport Motor Tragedy. On Saturday the Newport County Bench had before them the adjourned case of George Handasyde, a motor expert and chauffeur in the employment of the Lancaster Gate Motor Garage, London, who was charged with the manslaughter of Frank Fisher, at the parish of St. Woolos, on July 27th. Mr J. Corner, barrister (instructed by the Clerk of the Peace, Mr H. S. Gnstard), appeared for the prosecution, and Mr L. H. Hornby for the defence. while Mr A. Mnore (instructed by Mr Searle) watched the case for the deceased's relatives. The story was practically the same as that told at the inquest, and after a hearing of nearly seven hours the case for the prosecution was con- cluded, the accused being admitted to bail. On Monday, the hearing was resumed, Mr Corner stating that one of the most important witnesses for the prosecution, an engine-driver named Beard, was ill with congestion of the lungs, and could not attend. Prisoner pleaded not guilty" and said he would give evidence on his own behalf and call witnesses. Mr Hornby then addressed the Court on the prisoner's behalf, and said that both the prisoner and himself had come to the conclusion that the defence should not be reserved. No one regretted the death of Mr Fisher more than the prisoner. Haudasyde was the sou of Captain George Harris Handasyde, R.E., who served in the South African war, and was appointed a Commissioner of Claims and afterwards a Commissioner of Markets, but died before he took up the latter appointment. The prisoner was born in Edinburgh, in 1874, and was educated at the High School there. He bad now taken up the motor industry as his livelihood. When the case was before the coroner the two witnesses whose evidence apparently turned the balance towards a verdict of manslaughter, were Beard and Fairfax. Mr Hornby submitted that the evidence of these two persons was untrust- worthy. Witnesses for the defence stated that the car was ) betug driven carefully, and under twenty miles an hour. It left Newport about twelve o'clock noon, and it was not necessary to be at Milford before eleven o'clock at night. The distance was about 120 miles. The horn was sounded a considerable distance before reaching the deceased) who looked back and saw the car coming. The car made a swerve to avoid the deceased who, however, at the critical moment seemed to lose control of the bicycle which turned at right angles right in frunt of the motor-oar. The Bench committed Handasyde to take his trial at the next Assizes, bail being allowed-LIOO, or two sureties of 250.

I Chepstow Agricultural Show. This annual event took place at Piercefield Park, Chepstow, kindly lent by Mr Henry Clay, on Tuesday, and proved an all-round snccess-the weather being ideal, the entries numerous, the jumping and driving exhibitions excellent, and the attendance good. The following were the local winners :— KORSBS. Three-year-old hunter gelding or filly: 1st and 2nd. Edward Curre, Itton Court. Three-year-old hunter, gelding or filly: 1st, the Rev N. S. Barthropp, Itton 2nd, George Prichard, High Beech, Chepstow. Two-year-old hunter gelding: 1st, Edward Curre; 2nd, Dr Lawrence. Yearling hunter, colt or filly: 1st, Miss E. L. Clay. Foal, calculated to become a hunter: 1st, Henry Clay; 2nd and r, Colonel P. S. Marling, V.C., C.B., Sedbury Park. Cart mare, with foal at foot (confined to tenant farmers) 1st and 2nd, George Heath, Trelleck. Cart gelding or mare, four years old and up- wards: 2nd, George Heath, Trelleck Grange. Colt by registered cart stallion 2nd, George Heath. Cart foal by Chepstow Shire Horse Company's Top Sawyer III." 1st, Arthur Haines, Matherne. Four-year-old, calculated to become a hunter: 1st, Miss Edith L. Clay. JUMPING AND DRIVING. Hunter, any age, capable of carrying 14st: 1st, Alfred Scard, Caerleon. Hunter, of any age, capable of carrying 12st: 1st, Miss Edith L. Clay; 2nd, J. M. Curre, Beachley. OPEN JUMPING CLAS8. Best performer over the course: 2nd, Miss E. L. Clay. DOUBLE HARNESS CLASS. Pair of horses in double harness: 2nd, W. R. Lysaght. Castleford. De-ford Challenge Cup for best cart horse, colt, or filly, entered in show: Won outright by G. Heath, Trelleck Grange. CATTLE.—SHORTHORNS. Yearling bull: 2nd, H. Clay, Piercefield Park. Channel Island cow or heifer: let and r. Edward Curre.

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I Pain the Price of Progress. Dealing with the question of putting hospitals on the rates, the Bishop of Shef- field asked what was to be said of such a cowardly avoidance of a plain duty. when only recently the gate-money at a football match was £ 5,000? That the English people could find abundance of money for their pleasures was proved by the fact that the amount paid to professional footballers in England to-day was P,53,000 a year, as compared with Y,3,,500 only ten years ago. The principle of personal service in the days of health in the cause of the sick when loyally pursued is the best recogni- tion of the claims which freedom from pain imposes upon the healthy. The League of Vitrey has taught a multitude of people to set themselves seriously to the endeavour to ficquit themselves like men and women in the days of health in the cause of the sick. Could not the Bishop of Sheffield usefully introduce a similar movement into Sheffield and throughout his diocese ?—The Hospital.

USK. I PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY. I Before H. HUMPHREYS, Esq. (in the chair), R. W. RICHARDS, Esq., and S. A. HILEY, Esq. LICENSING BUSINESS. I On the application of Mr W. J. Everett, solicitor, Pontypool, the full transfer of the licence of the White Lion Inn, Usk, was granted from John G. Applegate to William Henry Edward Etheridge. Mrs E. Mayberry, of the Royal Hotel, Usk, was granted an occasional licence from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., on Thursday next, for the Flower Show in the Cricket Field. A LLAXSOY ASSAULT CASE DISMISSED. I John Rees, a farmer's son, was summoned for assaulting George Barrett, a farm labourer, at Llansoy, on the 3rd August. Complainant stated that at about 10.30 p.m. on Saturday night last, he was coming down the road from Club," when the defendant, who was sitting alongside Church-road, Llansoy, told him that that was the time to fight when thev were sober, at the same taking his jacket off. Defendant then struck him under the eye with some sharp instrument, inflicting a cut still discernible, and for which he went to the doctor on Monday. By the Magistrates' Clerk (Mr E. Waddiugton): Witness only said Good night" to Rees, or some- thing like that, of no harm. He could not see what he was struck with, as it was too dark. He went off home. Defendant, sworn, said his brother, Albert Wil- liams and he were sitting down in the hedge when Barrett, Albert Cale, and Bern. Jenkins came down the road Before the latter stopped, Barrett said to him, I stopped your little game to-night, young man." Witness asked him what he meant by that, and Barrett replied, "Nothing much." Witness told him he bad better shut up about it," and then went off down the road, leaving his brother with Barrett, who could have turned the corner and gone off home, but, instead, Barrett came and interfered with him again, and rushed at him and tried to throw him on the road. Then witness hit Barrett with his fist in self-defence. The affair happened on the main, and not on the Church, road. In reply to the Clerk, complainant said Barrett struck him four years ago, when he was only 14 years old, and had been trying to have a row with him ever since. I Albert Cale and Albert Williams gave similar evidence, and it appeared that there was a girl in the case. Dismissed. MRS. DAVIES GOBS TO PRISON. I Ellen Davies, an old widow, more often called Big Ellen when she is not within earshot, ap- peared in clean print summer attire, including bon- net, to answer the charge of assaulting Mrs. Sarah Redman, on the 30th July. Complainant said defendant came down Four Ash-street past her house, and she ordered her away as she used dreadful language towards her. Defendant turned the corner into Twyn-square, but returned and struck her on the side of the head as she was in the doorway. Cross-examined, complainant denied that she had a pocket handkerchief of defendant's, and that it was for that she returned. Defendant said that on a previous occasion Mrs Redman came after her beating a frying-pan, with which she was struck. She admitted picking up a little road dust and throwing it at complainant. Charles Allen Mortimer said he was coming down Four Ash-street at about 3.5 p.m. on July 3 »th, when he saw defendant go up to Mrs Red- man's door and strike comolainant a tremendous blow which he could hear ten yards away. He saw she had something in her hand, and when he got to the house he saw the door and kitchen be- spattered with road manure, and Mrs Redman was also in a fine state." Defendant said to Mrs Redman, "I will give you more than that, you old In default of paying a fine of 5s. and costs-at the thought of finding which Ellen laughed—she was sent to prison for seven days and the police were also handed a similar commitment in respect of a charge of drunkenness, which had been held over her head with a view of getting her to go into the Workhouse. COUNTY COURT, THURSDAY WEEK. I JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. I Henry Lewis, Usk, v. Albert Sadler, now of Newport.-Plaintiff produced a list of ownership voters, on which defendant's name appeared, to prove that be had property. His Honour laugh- ingly remarked that that only proved the man had got a vote.-A. new order to pay 10s a month was made, the amount in question being £ 5 14s 2d. J. and A. Davies, Usk, v. A. Jones JE1 8s balance due.—New order, 58 a month. ORDER FOR COSTS. I In the case of Sheriff and Sons, coal merchants, Hatfield, Herts, v. Francis Herbert, Clytha, Mr A. fi. Watkins, solicitor, Usk, stated that the money claimed had been paid into Court during tke last five days, and he asked for re-payment of .£1 Is conduct mouey aud costs of solicitor, &c.- ) Granted. s A WILD ACTION. P. J. Sandford, wheelwright and blacksmith, Llandenny, sued A. W. F. Wadley, of Newport, for X6 13s Id for work done and materials supplied. Defendant denied that he owed the money. It appeared that the work was done for the defendant's father, who died suddenly, and defendant now denied that he was the executor. His Honour said defendant was personally sued and not as executor, and if he were executor, plaintiff would have to produce the probate of the will. It was an absolutely wild action. Judgment for defendant with costs.

I PONTYPOOL. j I POLICE COURT, FRIDAY. I Before E. FOWLKB, Esq., and other Magistrates THEFTS AT PONTYPOOL ROAD.—John Mille, labourer, was charged with stealing a quantity of tools, value 30s, the property of William Stanway, a Crumlin carpenter, from the Pontypool-road new station, on Thursday. Mills was further charged with stealing a handkerchief and cap from Jamea Dimmick, a fellow-labourer, at the same time and place. Stanway and Dimmick applied for work at the station, and as they were not" put on" they went to sleep in a field near. When they awoke thoy found prisoner standing netr, arld discovered that certain articles were miasing.- P.O. Beavan, New Inn, gave evidence of arrest, and spoke to finding the tools on the prisoner.— VIills admitted stealing the tools, but denied other charge.—The Bench considered both charges proved, and sentenced Mills to two months* imprisonment on each charge, the sentences to run. concurrently. I POLICE COURT, SATURDAY. OBsTRUCTION OF THE ROADWAY. Frederick Fifield and Frederick Perrett, colliers Pontuewynydd, were summoned for obtructin the roadway near the Pontypool Hospital, OIL July 28th. Defendants pleaded not guilty, but P.C. Shott; said that at seven a.m. he was in the Leigh-road,, near the hospital, and saw the two men stripped and in running costume. They afterwards ran a flat race almost as far as the entrance gates of the hospital, and, as there was a crowd of about 300t people, the road was obstructed so that three men- could not get by. Witness admitted that he did not speak to defendants until the race had been run. The Bench fioed each defendant Is. BAD LANGUAGE.—Levi Robinson, John Lewis. Albert Davies, and Ernest Crawford, ironworkers^ Griffithstown. were summoned for being riotousc- and using bad language, at Griffithstown, on- July 29th.-Robinson and Lewis were each fined- 7s 6d, and Davies, who did not appear, was fined Os, while Crawford, who had been before th&> Court twice previously, was fined I Os.-J ohl1- Burgess, collier, Pontnewynydd, was summoned. for using pr >fane and obscene language at Pont- newynydd on July 29th.-P.C. Shosr stated that he. saw the defendant fighting with his wife- Defendant admitted the charge, and was finei 7s 6d. No LIGRT.-WilliaM West was fined 5s for riding a bicycle without a light after dark at Llanfihangel Pontymoilo, on July 28th and Thomas Morgan, greengrocer, Pontypool, was similarly fined for driving a horse and trap without lights at Pontypool, on July 31st. POLICE COURT, WEDNESDAY. ATTEMPTED SUICIDB. At a special sitting, David Walter Lloyd, 35, single, a collier, residing at 13, Yiarfuct-terrace, Crumlin, was brought up in custody charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor on July 1.5th. P.C. Woodman said that he received informsttiott that prisoner had cut his throat., and on going to his lodgings with Dr Thomas, of Newbridge, they found that he had cut his throat and severed his windpipe. Upon the advice of the doctor, Lloyd was removed to the Newport Hospital. Upon that evidence, Superintendent James asked for a remand to the Llanhilleth Police Court. THEFT AND DAMAGE. Arthur Stephens, platelayer, Pontnewynydd, and Martin Keenan, ironworker, Pontypool, were charged with stealing a hammer, valued 5s, the property of the Pontuewynydd Works Ltd., and also with doing malicious damage to a lock, to the extent of Is, which belonged to an employee of the company, named William Phillips. Defendants pleaded not guilty, but Phillips said that on Sunday he placed the hammer in his box and locked it. P.C. Boucher stated that he saw the two men at Phillips's box, and Keenan was striking the lock with a piece of iron. He found the lock of the box broken and the hammer was missing. Stephens admitted taking the hammer out of the box, but said that he did not intend to take it away from the works. Defendants were fined 15s each for the theft, and were ordered to pay the costs, and damages 10s between them.

Sequel to the Motor Mishap to the Duke of Connaught. On Wednesday, Walter Henry Hood, chautfeufpo was brought up at Bradwardine Police Court, heldL at Say, and charged with being drunk whilst in- charge of the motor-car which collided with the- car in which His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught was travelling on Tuesday from Mon-- mouth to Rhayader. P.S. Groves, of the Herefordshire Constabulary, stated that he received prisoner into custody from. P.C. King, of Weobley, at 2.30 o'olock on Tuesday- Prisoner look dazed, and seemed to be under thw influence of drink. He complained of having sustained injuries. Witness saw the cars, which., were lying on the roadside between Winforden and.. Willersley. The prisoner's car had both front wheels smashed, and the Duke's car had its axles very badly damaged. Prisoner was in the employ of Major Borrodaile, of the R.A.M.C. Witness asked for a remand until 10.30 o'clock on Monday next. Prisoner applied for bail, but P.S. Groves objacted, remarking that prisoner had threatened on Tuesday to blow his brains out. Prisoner denied this, and said that what he did state was that it was enough to make him do something of the sort at the time. When the question of bail was being considered.. the Mayor of Brecon (Mr J. Wallace Hedger) walked into cmrt, and, remarking that be knew prisoner to be a very steady man, added that her. was willing to become bail for him. Ultimately the remand was agreed to, and bait was granted, prisoner being bound over in his own recognisances of JE20, the Mayor of Brecof1 becoming surety for a similar sum.

The Court of Appeal and De- nominational Schools. The Court of Appeal gave judgment on. Wednesday that seriously affects denomina- tional schools. The case arose out of the, attitude taken up by the Yorkshire West Riding County Council that they were under- no obligation to pay for the religious, instruction given by the teachers in non- provided schools during school hours. They, therefore, deducted from the salaries of the teachers a proportion estimated to represent the time devoted by them to this purpose-; All other education authorities-including London-have paid the full salaries without. demur; and the interpretation placed upon the Act of 1902 by the Education Board at- Whitehall being that such a deduction could not be made, they sought a mandamus to compel the West Biding Council to fait, into line By a majority of two to one Lord Justice Moulton dissenting-the Court of Appeal have now ruled that local educa- tion authorities are not required to pay the, teachers out of the rates for the religious instruction given to the children in the non- provided schools. The ground upon which, the Master of the Bolls based his ludgment, which was supported by Lord Justico Farwell, was that the duty cast upon local education authorities to j, maintain and keep efficient 11 public elementary schools does not embrace the denominational religious instruction given within them, because con- trol in this matter is expressly taken from the education authorities, and they are, therefore, not in a position to secure effi- ciency fa the religious teaching. It is probable that the case will be taken to the House of Lords*