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M'I USK.
M' USK. Aaeni—Mrt. E. K. Jones, Stations THE LATE BOROUGH MEMBER.—Sir Joseph Lawrence, chairman of the Danderland Iron Ore Company, the largest British enterprise in Norway, ;■ and some of his colleagues, were received in audience by King Haakon, at Christiania, on Monday. APPROACHING MABRIAGE. On ^Tuesday, the marriage will take place, from Tredegar Park, between Mr Albert A. Williams, 1.0.x. and the Hon. Eleanor Mary Deverei'X, daughter of e Viscount nnd Viscountess Hereford, of Tregoyd, Brecknockshire, and niece of Viscount Tredegar, at Bassnleg Church..Tr.ir » WE understand that Mr A. A. Williams, of Llangibhy, on the ev of his marriage, bits given a eum of £ 10 to be divided amongst the poor of Usk. The Rector di-tributes to Chnrchpeop e, the Non- conformist ministers to their followers, and Father Heneka to the Roman Catholics. PRESENTATION TO THE REV LEMUEL JAMES.— Thprfi was a representative gathering of Church- pX,e «" S'. Mary's Hall, B.ny Dock, on Thursday evening in last week, when the Rev Lemuel J James, M A., vicar of Ystradmynach, was p'esent"d with a handsome illuminated address in rpcnnitioll of his valuable work in the parish of Cadoxton-Barry during the past three years. In makmg the presentation, Mr Evan Lloyd male flavoring reference to the rev. gentleman's work in Church defence- Mrs James was presented with a silver salver by Mrs J. R. Llewellyn, and congratulatory speeches were made by the chairman (Mr Thomas Evans) and others. Durinff the evening a musical programme was rendered. The Rev L. J. James was at one time curate of Usk,
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A SENSATIONAL OCCURRENCE. I Quite a sensation was caused in Usk and the district on Tuesday, by the mysterious disappear- ance of Mrs Riohnrds, a widow, who resides at Bridge-terrace, Llanbadoc-on the Pontypool-road, just over Usk Bridge—with her children. Since the death of her husband she has been greatly depressed, and for some weeks had been medically attended. Her son left her asleep in her bedroom at about 11.30 p.m. on Monday, and on visiting the room next morning at about five o clock, he was al irmed at finding his mother not there. The bedding was just warm, and he surmised that she had gone about an hour, wearing but scanty clothing, and no boots- A search party was organized under P.S. Sheddick, and they suc- ceeded in tracing her by her stockinged feet to the High Cross Inn, Glascoed, where the trail was lost, and the search given up for the night by most of the party. Some heavy showers had fallen during the day, and the utmost concern was felt for the poor woman. A very much larger party was organized for the next day, so that the woods mieht be properly searched, but, fortunately, Mrs Kifhards was found by her son and Mr Phelps before thev started. She was in a barn, covered over with hav, wet through, and in a very low condition, as might be expected. The same barn, on Pettingale Farm, had been searched on the previous night. She had formerly lived in the district. The son and Mr Phelps at once wrapped her up and got her into a low crank-axle cart and conveyed her home, where she was attended to by Dr. E. L. M. Hael-,ett. We learn this (Friday) morning that Mrs 'Richards is not so well as she was on Thursday, but the effects of her exposure were not, ap- parently, so great as might be expected.
URBAN DISTRICT COUNCILI I-.MEETING.I
URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL I-. MEETING. I The monthly meaning of the U.D.C. was held at ,the Town Hall. Usk, on Tuesday evening, when there were present-Messrs. S. A. Hiley, J.P. (chairman), Wm. Marfell, Frank Jennings, R. Morgan. G Mundy, W. Workman, G. Edmunds, E. W. Waters, Horatio Ault, A. F. Lucas (clerk), ,and T. Rees (surveyor, &c.) RB-APPOINTMENTS. I On the motion of the Chairman, duly seconded, Dr G. Harrison Jenkins and Mr T. Reea were •resnec'ively reappointed Medical Officer and Inspector of Nuisances, on the same terms, &c., ;-before. COUNTY WATER. SUPPLY. I The Chairman referred to the conference of sanitary authorises at Newport, convened by the Monmouthshire County Council, with regard to -the water supply of the County, which Mr Marfell and he had attended as delegates. Most of the members be said, had probably seen a report of "the result of the conference, at which there was a very large gathering of representatives. The sum and sub-tance of what they did was to approve of the suggestion of the County Council to promote Bill in Parliament to secure the nataral water- sheds of the Ulunty to themselves and prevent outside authorities interfering with them. (Hear, liear.) From reports they could hear that there were very many districts in Monmouthshire where the supply of water was totally inadequate to the people, and that the time was rapidly approaching when some very big steps would have to be taken to augment the present supplies. The step they Mcommfnded being taken was thought to be the 'best preliminary measure. Mr Edmunds: The expense of that would come out of the County rate ? The Chairman The cost of the promotion of a Bill would; but the question of the cost of any •works following would be a matter for farther serious discussion. On the proposition of Mr Jennings, seconded by Mr Morgan, the delegates were thanked for gratuitously attending the conference, and both .acknowledged the compliment. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. I The Surveyor, in his report, stated that he had had the sewage removed from one of the beds, and tad had the filters cleansed and renewed with gravel and charcoal. One lot of sewage would be reserved for manuring the meadow. Mr Davies, of Cilfiffan had stated that he could not accept the Council's offer of 4s per yard for supplying stone and hauling it to the Prison for breaking, but he ,would do so at 4A 3d per yard. The new house erected by Mr F. Knight, on the Monmouth-road, had been occupied. The water supply was from a well near the house, and was quite satisfactory He submitted tenders received for manure in the Council meadow. TENDERS. I On opening the tenders for manure it was found that one was for C5 and two were for 97 each. It was decided to write to the latter asking if they -would care to submit amended tenders, and the mames are withheld by request. Mr Waters suggested that, another year, they might offer the manure for sale by auction on a market day, when farmers and others could see it, and the Council would probably get a better price ,Ior it. TRB BTONB QUESTION. There was some discussion on this question, from which it appeared that Mr Davies's price last year was 3# 6d per yard. The relative cost of Hirwain and Prescoed stone, the former, broken, and ihauled direct from the railway to the roads, was given by the Surveyor as 6s 8d per ton and 6s per yard—ton and yard being practically synonymous rterms having regard to the respective qualities of the two stones. The Surveyor estimated that he would require 300 yards. Ultimately it was decided to order 150 tons of broken Hirwain stone and 150 yards of unbroken Frescoed stone, subject to Mr Davies undertaking to supply the same when required. FINANCE. The following payments to Treasurer were imported -Collector on account of general district rate, £ 100; ditto, tolls, £1 Os 4d and j61 169 3d for petroleum licences, 4a; for hire of chairs, 3ft fid. CtAXB UCENCBj The Council renewed Mr 0. N. Doubleday's game Hoenoe, I ROGER BDWABOS' CHARITY. I The Charity Commissioners wrote notifying the appointment, subject to any objection which I might be raised, of Mr William Marfell as a trustee of the Country Branch of this Charity. Mr Jennings said there would be no objection on the Council's part, and The Chairman congratulated Mr Marfell on his appointment. HIGHER EDUCATION. I An invitation to send a delegate to a conference on the higher education of the working classes, at Cardiff, was read, but no appointment was made, the Chairman remarking that any member wishing to go might do so on the usual terms-at his own expense. No one offered to act. THE SANITARY REVIEW. I The County Council forwarded Dr T. H. Redwood's Sanitary Review of the County," and the extracts relating to Usk (published in our notes last week) were read, showing that the district last year had the lowest death-rate in the County at all ages and also under five years of age. The Chairman said the report was very satisfactory from many points of view; with regard to births, however, they did not seem to be keeping up their reputation. (Laughter.) Exception was taken to the comment in the tabular statement on the last page of the "Review," under the heading "House accom- modation," viz., "Improved; generally bad," but no action was taken. PRESERVATION OF FOOTPATHS. I The Council were invited to subscribe to the Footpaths Preservation Society, but the only action taken was to start the report forwarded on its round of members, which it is the standing joke of the Council such documents seldom, if ever, completes. MR MUNDY'S QUERIES. I Mr Mundy asked if the Council were now in a position to take up the question of the repair of the pavement near Mrs Roberts' shop in Maryport- street. The Chairman said they were not financially in a position to do the work. Mr Mundy: Then what are you doing with all the rates and the Burgess money ? Mr Morgan: We did too much last year. The Chairman: We shall have to possess our souls with patience. THE SCAVENGING WORK. [ Mr Mundy complained that last week out of four loads of stuff taken to the refuse tip there was not half a load of ashes. The carts were filled with paper, potato haulms, garden trimmings, and other things which peaple should destroy by fire in their own gardens. The cost of hauling was increasing, and something should be done to alter this. Mr Morgan thought it was better to have decaying vegetable matter taken away than to have it left about the gardens in the town. Mr Jennings and Mr Marfell, however, agreed with Mr Mundy that unnecessary hauling was caused by paper, hedge trimmings, &c., being put out for the scavenging cart. the former estimating the added cost at from ES to 210 per annum. Besides it would hasten the time of closing the present tipping ground. Mr Edmunds: Then we shall have to get a destructor. Mr Ault suggested that the townspeople should be circularised on the subject. The Surveyor said if they were going in for restrictions the Council had better give up the job altogether. The Chairman thought that if the Surveyor saw a flagrant case of abuse of the scavenging cart, the offending person should be told that the stuff would not be taken away, but he (the Chairman) should be reluctant to take any steps which would prevent refuse being carted away which if left behind might become a public danger. Mr Mundy further complained that people other than authorized frequently tipped rubbish indiscriminately in the meadow, and he asked again for a notice board to be put up there pro- hibiting this. The Surveyor was instructed to get such a notice board.
WEDDING AT LLANBADOO. I
WEDDING AT LLANBADOO. I Early on Wednesday morning, at St Cadoc's Church, Llanbadoc, the marriage waq solemnied of Mr Charles Ernest Marsh, of Barnstaple, Devon, and Miss Edith Boulton, the younger daughter of the late Dr Donald Fludyer Boulton, of Usk, the Rev Harry Cockson, vicar, officiating The wedding was a very quiet one. The bride was attired in a grey travelling dress, with hat to match, and was attended by Miss Boulton, her sister. Mr Montague Strickland acted as best man. Mr and Mrs Marsh, after returning to Usk, motored to Newport, where they took train for Dulverton, where the honeymoon will be spent. LIST OF PRESENTS. Mr and Miss Arthur, flower vase. Lady Barnard, pair china candlesticks. Mr and Mrs Beasley, silver revolving dish. Mrs Broster, cheque. Miss Broster, old French enamel brooch. Colonel and Mrs Brindley, case of fish carvers. Mr and Mrs A. E. Bowen, silver sugar basin. Colonel Barton, silver photo frame and picture. Miss Burton, silver coffee pot. Mr Foster Boulton, cheque. Mr and Mrs Boatfield, cheque. The Misses Bowyer, fern pot, crumb tray and brush. Bank Staff (Barnstaple), salver. Mr and Mrs Brannam, Barum ware. Dr and Mrs R. Brewer, brass fire screen. Miss Clay, standard lamp and shade. Mr and Mrs J. Carbonell, silver calendar stand. Dr and Mrs Tennison Collins, silver butter boat. Rev and Mrs Cockson, entree dish. Mr and Mrs Crawshay, silver candlesticks and ink stand. Mrs and Miss Crichton, silver jam pot. Miss Cooke, doyleys. Mrs P. Coleman, flower vase. Mr C. E. Roberts Chanter, silver cream jug. Mrs Day, silver sugar tongs. Miss M. Day, tea cloth and doyleys. Mrs Oliver Davies, magnifying glass. Mr and Mrs J. T. Davies, coffee cups (Staffordshire). Mr and Mrs Dunning, silver photo frames. Mr Denning, case of wine. Mrs Dowle, paste board and rolling pin. Mr and Miss Dunn, sporting prints. Deaconess Eleanor, silver clock. Mrs Jephcote and Mrs H. Evans, jam stand. Miss Evans (Tymelyn), silver inkstand. Mr and Mrs Freeman, case of silver salt cellars. Colonel and Mrs Ferguson, silver butter dish. Mr and Mrs C. Firbank, silver butter boat. Mr and MrR G. Firbank, silver muffin dish. Miss Clara Faultless. vases. Mr G. Gething, three cases of wine. Mr H. Gething, cheque. Miss J. Gething, cheque. Miss L. Gething, silver biscuit, butter, and cheese stand. Colonel and Mrs Greatwood, case of carvers. Mrs J. Griffiths, oak table and vases. Mr and Mrs Stafford Gustard, entree dish. Mr and Mrs Humphreys, cheque. Mr and Mrs A. Harris, copper tray. Mr and Mrs Hennessey, trunk. Mr and Mrs Hext, cheque. Miss and Mr H. Hext, silver candlestick. Miss Huxtable, vases. Dr. J. Harper, silver bread platter and knife. Mrs Hunt, cake stand. Dr and Mrs Jenkins, silver egg stand. Miss Jenkins, silver vases. Master Jenkins, picture. The Misses Jones, brass fire irons. Mr and Mrs Trevor Jones, silver claret jug. Mrs Watkin Jones, silver hat pins. Mrs Pryce-Jones, old china bowl. Mrs E. L. Lister, case silver pepper pots. Miss Lawrence, silver match box. Mr P. Laybourne, silver salver. Mr A. H. Laybourne, cheque. Mrs Laybourne, case scissors. The Misses Laybourne, sheraton tray. Mrs Aubrey Lewis, cheque. Mrs Lambert, jam pot. Dr and Mrs O. E. B. Marsh, silver sugar dredger. Colonel and Mrs Mansel, silver butter boat. Mr and Mrs Micholls, silver tea caddy. The Misses Micholls, silver tea knives. Mr and Mrs C. E. Marsh, fish knives. Miss Vera, Marsh, gold hat pin and silver photo frame. Master Marsh, fern pot. Miss E. Marsh, cheque. Mr W. Marsh, fruit dish. Mr G. Marsh, silver bread board. Miss C. Marsh, nightdress case. Mr J. H. Marsh, escritoire. Miss Marsh, cheque. Miss May Marsh, cheque. Miss Maude Marsh, copper coal box. Mr and Mrs Lewis Morris, silver crumb scoop. Mrs Matthews (Uangibby), silver salt cellars. The Misses Maunder, silver hot water jug. Miss Nixon, tea cloth and doyleys. Miss Ormerod, silver cream jug. Mrs and Miss Prothero, Bilver pincushion. Mr and Mrs Pegler, table cloth. Mrs Ponsford, silver salt cellars. Rev J. F. Powning, fountain pen. Mrs and Miss Powning, i silver sugar basin, Ux and Mrs Partridge, silver tea caddy. Mr and Mrs Pilliner, silver tea spoons and tongs. The Misses Phillips (Llanbadoc), tea cloth. Mrs Patey, jam stand. Mr Griffiths Richards, silver candlesticks. Mrs Legai Robinson, cushion cover. Mr and Mrs Frost Roberts, silver butter knife. Miss Roberts, cheque and table cloth. Captain and Mrs Rees, silver-handled walking-stick. Mrs Ann Smith, china bowl. Major and Mrs Stockley, tea cloth and doyleys. Mrs Strickland, fish carvers. Miss Smith (Ann), silver gong. Mrs and the Misses Turner, junket set. Sergt.-Major Tuffrey, silver serviette rings. Mrs Hopton A. Williams, silver dish. Mr W. C. A. Williams, cheque. Miss Addams Williams, lace collar. Miss F. Addams Williams, cheque. Mr A. A. and the Rev A. A. Williams, travelling bag and dressing case. Mr and Mrs Harold A. Williams, Crown Derby coffee cups in case. Mr and Mrs Watson, silver rose bowl. Miss Wood, silver scent bottle. Mr and Mrs E. Webber, copper coal box. Mr and Mrs Alfred Watkins, silver vases. Mrs Weare, vases. Mrs Tom Williams, water jug. Mr and Mrs Williams (Llanusk), silver candlestick. Rev and Mrs Carne-Williams, silver candlesticks. Mrs Waddington silver teaspoons and tongs. Mr and Mrs E. Waddington, travelling clock Mrs Ward, doyleys.
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OXFORD HIGHER LOCAL EXAMINATION. The results of the Oxford Higher Local Examination have been issued. Pas certificates under the new regulations have been awarded to Lilian B won, Caroline W. E iwa-'ds. and Chrissie E. M. Howse, High School, Monmouth. The following are the local awards in the several sections:- LANGUAGES. Class 3—Lilian Bowen, Caroline M. Edwards, Chrissie E. M. Howse, and Ethel C. G. Love, High School, Monmouth; Mary V. Jones, Asbburne House, Chepstow. RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE. Class 2.-Mary V. Jones. ENGLISH LITERATURE. Class 3.—Lilian Bowen, Caroline M Edwards, Christie E. M. Howse, Dorothy M. Newcomen, and Amy S. Seale, High School, Monmiuth. GEOGRAPHY. Class S.-Ethel C. G. Love, High School, Mon- mouth.
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A B E R_G A, V F,Li %i V. 4I/tJMlô-Kent" DIIIJi"8t Go* HookielUrs FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE.—A marriage will take place at Minsterworth Church, near Gloucester, on Monday, the 24th September, between Herbert Edward Mardoo, of Toowoonbt, C,,rnbaoya, Qu.-)en.4- land, eldest son of Edward Kendal Ed'nonda M ardoo, E-q., of the Graig, near Momaouth. and Sitrah C-cilia Mtbel Geraldine iMay), second dmghter of Mr and Mrs James Straker, of kbergivenny. Mon- mouthshire, and Hygrove," Minsterworth, Gloa. cestershire after which the bride and bvidegroom will sail for Queensland. THE MARQUESS OF ABERGAVENX?.—The Mar. quess of Abergavenny has arrived at Nevill Court for the remainder of the summer. His lordship has consented to open the Carnegie Library and Reading Room on Saturday, September 8th, at 11.30 a.m., when he will be accompanied by the Lord Mayor of London and party, and probably Lord Tredegar, lord-lieutenant of the County, and the Nevill House party The Marquess has promised a silver challenge cup as second prize in the band contests to be held on the occasion of the visit of the Lord Mayor of London, the cup to be held by the winners. This is in addition to the silver challenge shield presented by Messrs. Edward and Septimus Morgan (brothers of the Lord Mayor) as first prize in the band contests.
p-ekERLEON. "I
p- ekERLEON. "I AaeM—ifr Berry, Newsagent, Crost-street. U.D.C. MEETING. Mr W. Williams presided, and there were also present the Rev. D. B. Jones, Messrs T Parry, H. Crease, J. H. Taylor, H. Brewer, A. Williams, and A. C. Parry. The Clerk read a letter from the County Council, in answer to one from the District Council, stating that there was no intention of dealing with the matter of motor-car speed. Mr Crease said he regarded the reply as very unsatisfactory. After discussion, it was decided that notices should be put up requesting motorists to drive slowly through Caerleon. A letter was read from the Newport Corporation intimating that it was proposed to increase the water charges. Mr A. A. Williams moved that a Committee be appointed to wait on the Corporation with reg ard to the question. The Rev. D. B. Jones seconded. Mr T. Parry explained that there was a general increase. On the Chairman's suggestion it was decided that the Council should considei the matter in committee. The Chairman reported that Mr Taylor and he attended the conference at Newport on the water supplies of the county, and they supported the resolution that the County Council have power to protect the water supplies of the county, if deemed necessary. There would be another conference, Mr T. Parry intimated that the County Council had instructed Mr Baldwin Latham to make an exhaustive report on the water supplies of the county. He would have a fee of 200 guineas. They wanted to protect the county water supplies from the encroachment of outsiders. On the motion of the Rev. D. B. Jones, seconded by Mr T. Parry, the Chairman and Mr Taylor were re-appointed as representatives to attend any other conference. The Clerk produced the sanitary review of the county, issued by the County Council. This showed that the health of Caerleon was good, and the sanitary condition, on the whole, satis- factory.
CWMBRAN.I
CWMBRAN. A FITTER'S SPREB.-On Monday, John Maher, 22, was charged at Cardiff with trespassing upon the premises of the Great Western Railway Company and refusing to quit when requested to do so.—Inspector Seaborne said that at 12.30 on Saturday night prisoner walked up and down the railway platform, shouting, I am the detective from Scotland Yard." He was under the influence of drink, and was a source of great annoyance to lady passengers. Witness had him forcibly removed. Ten minutes afterwards, however, he was seen on No. I platform, where in a loud voice he accused the porters of having robbed him. He was taken to the porters lodge, where he tried to switch off the electric light and to jump oat of the window.—Prisoner, who is a fitter from Cwmbran, was fined 10s., or 14 days,
GROSMONT.
GROSMONT. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.—Last week Mr Austin Chamberlain, M.P., and Mrs Chamberlain, who have taken Wormbridge House, Pontrilus, the residence of Captain P. A. Clive, late M.P. for South Herefordshire, visited Grosmont. They ex- pressed themselves as very delighted with the ruins of the fine old castle and church, and were particularly struck with the environs of Grosmont. OPENING OF NEW ROMAN CATHOTIC CHUBCH. —The new Roman Cathoiic Church, dedicated to St. Joseph, which has been erected as a memorial to the late Major Francis Joseph Radcliffe, J.P., of Dan-y-graig, Grosmont, at the joint expense of Count O'Clery and Mr Godfrey Radcliffe, was opened last week by Rev. Father Mottay, the priest in charge.
I MONMOUTH.
I MONMOUTH. I Aveng.-Afr. J. G. Jone" 24, Church Street, Afenmouth. LORD AND LADY LLANGATTOCK, who have returned from a yaching cruise in Norwegian waters, are now at D(instaff-,age, Argyllshire, which they have taken for the shooting season.
IBOARD OF GUARDIANS.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Mr S. C. Bosanquet presided at Friday's meet- ing. The workhouse inmates numbered 120, a decrease of four from last year, and vagrants for the week totalled 77, against- 112 last year. Mr E. G. Davies, architect, reported that the drainage connection of the workhouse had been completed by the contractor, Mr T. Ballinger, one week under the time limit allowed, and he was given his cheque for the contract, less the amount retained for maintenance. On Mr T. Newcomen's proposition the Board decided to fix the folhwing as pay stations in the two new relief districts in the Forest of Dean Coleford, No. 1 district, British School, Coleford, and at Shortstanding. Lydbrook, and Clearwell; Nn. 2 district, at Ellwood, Yorkley, Bream and Whitecroft.
I INEWPORT. -
I NEWPORT. AlItntl-Mtllrf Greenland and Co.. High Street. JIB CRANE FATALITY.—A shocking fatality happened last evening at St Bride's, midway between Newport and Cardiff, on the foreshore of the Bristol Channel. Th imas Elwards, a married man, ased 50, hailing from Ri-ca. and engaged as an inspector on the Western Valleys Sewerage Works, which works are carried on continunusly day and night. was struck by a jib crane falling upon him. Death is believed to have been illsantaneous. as his neck, right arm, and both thighs were broken. EXPRESS BREAKAWAY."—The 1.25 express train ex-Cardiff to London nulled up in the Newport tunnel on Monday, and on re-starting a coupling snapped, leavingr a portion of the train in the darkness. Naturally, the passengers seated in the left,-behind" oart of the train were grpatlyalarmed, The officials at Newport Station were immediately informed of the accident, and a rplief engine proceeded to the tunnel to bring away the carriages. The train having been coupled up again, proceeded on its journey, after a delay of nearly half an hour. The accident it is understood was caused by the breaking of the shackle con- necting the two centre coaches of a train of six coaches. There wad no damage or injury to person or property.
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PONTYPOOL. grttl-Mr FieldhoUJel and Mr G. II Churchill, The Market4 Mestrt, kdwirJs artd Li., and Mr. Nickels. New Inn. SHOOTING AT SUDBROOK.—Colonel Close, R.A., the inspecting officer of the R.G.A. Volunteer camp at Sudbrook, declared the Panteg battery, com- manded by Col. Williams, to be the best shooting battery of the brigade. PANTEG COUNCIL MEETING.—In his report to this authority, Dr. Essex, M.O H reported seven cases of typhoid fever in the district, which he attributed either to a foul water supply or bad milk. The council decided to have samples of the water taken. Dr Essex stated that the milk was not above suspicion.
ABERGAVENNY.I
ABERGAVENNY. COUNTY COURT MONDAY, i Before His lionotir JUDGE ÙWBN. AN ARCHITECT'S CLAIM. Mr B. J. Francis, architect, Abergavenny, brought an action against Mr John O. Marsh, builder, and Messrs W. H- Smith and Sons, stationers, Cross-street, Aberga. venny, for damages caused by the carrying out of alterations to the premises in Cross-street for Messrs. Smith and son by Mr Marsh.—Mr J. Corner appeared for Mr Francis, Mr J. J. Sankey represented Mr Marsh, and Mr Parsons was for Messrs. Smith and Son.—Mr Corner said that the claim was for £ 50, but on behalf of the defendant Marsh B10 had been paid into court. The claim arose over a nuisance to which the office of Mr Francis had been subjected owing to the pulling down of a wall.—Judgment was given for the £ 10 paid into court, without any order as to costs.
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PONTYPOOL. POLICE COURT, SATURDAY. BAD LANGUAGE.—Margaret Hunt, married, Abersychan, was fined for using bad language at Abersyohan on August 7tb. -P.O. Edwards said the defendant caused a disturbance in Nailor-street by using bad language.-K-6te Mahoney cor- roborated.—Defendant denied the offence and alleged that it was Mahoney who created the disturbanee. -Frank Hunt, defendant's husband, and Katie Hunt, defendant's daughter, gave similar evidence. This was defendant's twenty- second appeatance, and "be was fined 5s, the Chairman remarking that the Bench were nearly tired of seeing her. UNLAWFULLY MILKING A COW. Thomas Robbins, 14, of Pontypool, was sum- moned by Emma Gibbins, Wainfelin, Pontypool, for stealing a quantity of milk, to the value of la, on August 1st. Defendant pleaded not guilty, but Mrs Gibbins and John Jones, a farm servant, said that defendant was caught with a glass in his hand milking the cow. Other boys were present, and they were having drinks round. The milk which they did not drink they wasted on the ground, and altogether about thirteen pints of milk, which was the whole of the morning's milking from the cow, was taken. The Bench cautioned defendant as to his future conduct, and fined him 10a.
I GENERAL. I
GENERAL. I ASLEEP IN A MINE WITH A LIGHTED LAMP.— At Llanhilleth, on Tuesday, George Challenger, collier, Crumlin, and Harold Taylor, collier, Hafod- ycoed, were summoned for sleeping in the Llan- hilleth Colliery with a lighted lamp in their possession on July 5th.—Mr W J. Everett prose- cuted.—William Woodford, 'fireman, said there were 338 men in the colliery at the time.—Taylor, who, said he had been waiting for trams from ten in the morning till five in the evening, was fined 10s., and Challenger 15s.
I Horse Show at Abergavenny.
I Horse Show at Abergavenny. I LARGE TIMBERING COMPETITIONS. II ii P* Ft will be observed from the advertisement of the above Show (to be held on Sept. 6th), that the entries close on Tuesday next. This old-established Association offers some very substantial prizes, viz., Jumping (932), Trotting, Driving, and Riding Classes, Agricultural Stock, &c., about JE400 in all. The timbering prizes will remain as last year, viz. 224 (the largest amount given by any Society), which includes a champion prize of S10 to be com- peted for by the winners in the Colliers and Tim- bermen's Classes. The judges for this competition have been nominated by "Mabon" (Mr William Abraham, M.P.). The Powell's Tillery Colliery Prize Band (Aber- tillery) have been engaged to attend, and will give three concerts during the day. The Great Western and London and North Western Railway Companies have arranged to run special trains, at cheap fares, to and from Aberga- veJU11 on the day of the Show.
The Motor-Car Collision near…
The Motor-Car Collision near Hay. On Monday, Walter Henry Hood. chauffeur in the employ of Major A. L. Borrodaile, R.A.M.C., was charged at Hay Police Court with being drunk in charge of a motor-car, and also with negligent driving. Mr E. L. Wallis, Hereford, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr J. P. Jones-Powell, solicitor, Brecon, defended. The Court was crowded Major Borrodaile being amongst those present. In opening the case, Mr Wallis said abundant evidence would be forthcoming to show that Hood was drunk in charge of his car. If the banch believed the evidence, then they should not hesitate to punish the defendant severely, because drunken- ness in charge of a car in these days was one of the most heinous crimes imaginable. George Webb, manager of the Monmouth Motor Garage, said that on the 7th of August he was driving the Duke of Connaught and party from Monmouth to Rhayader. When near Winforton he saw the defendant's car approaching at a distance of about 40 yards. Witness was on the proper side of the road, and defendant was 011 the same side. He blew his horn, but defendant took no notice and came on. Seeing that; a collision was probable, witness put on the brakes and pulled his car a little the wrong side of the road. Had he not done this the cars would have met end-to. end. and the result would have been very serious. When the cars came to a standstill he found that the defendant was practically asleep, his head resting on his chest. He continued in that position until he was aroused Witness was of opinion that defendant was under the influence of drink. General Maxwell got out of the car and aroused the defendant. When he came round he asked witnesss for his name and address. Defendant was interrogated by General Maxwell, who remarked in witness's hearing that defendant was drunk. By the Bench Defendant was travelling about sixteen miles an hour. When defendant asked him for his name and address he handed him his card. Defendant remained in his car for nearly tea minutes after the accident. (Laughter.) Superintendent George Williams, Weobley, said he traced the wheel marks of the car that came from Brecon for about 40 yards along the road, and found they were on the wrong side. He saw Hood on the scene of the accident he was staggering about the road, and his breath smelled strongly of liquor. Witness also saw him fall down. Asked for his address, defendant gave that of 11 Walter Hood, Manchester-street, Llandudno." Subsequently he gave a Brecon address. Witness sent for a doctor, wh,) c >nfirmed witness's opinion, and prisoner was then taken into custody, and conveyed to Hay. Dr Quentin Richard Darling, Eardisley, said that he found the defendant lying on the side of the road. Defendant was in such a drowsy condition that witness examined him to see if he had been injured. He fouud defendant was not injured, but intoxicated. Mr Wallis: How were you able to say he was drunk ? By the suffused look of his eyes and face, and his inability to speak except when roused. His pupils were quite even, and there were no injuries to cause his condition. In reply to Dr Trumper, witness said that the symptoms displayed by defendant were not those of primary apoplexy, but those of drunken- ness. Cross-examined, the accident had happened two hours before he arrived. It was possible to have concussion without any external injury. Defendant might have had some brandy given him after the accideut. This would account for his breath smelling. Dr Hincks, Hay, stated that he examined defendant at 3.30 at the police-station. Defendant complained of a pain in his back. He flinched whenever he was touched, and it was difficult to say whether this was due to injury or whether be was malingering. Defendant asked him if he was drunk or sober, and witness replied, You are aober now, but you have been drinking." Cross-examined, in his opinion, defendant had been drinking beer, but still it was possible that be had had some brandy. Defendant was in an I excited and nervous condition, but was oop dazed. P.O. Hector King, who conveyed the defendant to the police-station, also stated that it was his undoubted opinion that Hood was drunk. For the defence, Mary Ann Vaughan, Clarence Inn, Brecon, stated that the prisoner lodged with her. On Monday night, the 6th of August, be retired to rest about eight o'clock, remarking that he had a long journey in front of him. He was up soon after six next morning, and after breakfast left to take charge of his car, which was kept in a garage opposite her house. He was perfectly sober. She had known him about thirteen months, and had always found him to be a sober and straightforward young man. By the Bench: Defendant ate only a small breakfast before leaving. A friend paid for a bottle of beer for defendant, but he only drank half of it. Defendant, who spoke with great difficulty owing to his having a pipe in his throat, said he left Brecon for Manchester about eight o'clock on the morning of the 7th iast. Before leaving he had half a bottle of beer at the Clarence. At the Cock Inn, Bronllvs, the landlord (Cochrane) asked him to give him a lift to Hay, and he con- sented to do so. Cochrane asked him to have a drink, but he refused. Cochrane, however, brought him a glass of beer. He put his lips to it, and then left him. At the Swan Inn, Hay, Cochrane asked him to have a drink, and he had a lemonade. He (defendant) also called at the Nelson Inn to wish the people there Good-bye," but he did not have a drink there. When the accident occurred he was thrown forward, and was struck in the chest with the driving wheel. He was dazed and badly shaken up, but no one aocused him of being drunk. One of the officers said, however, that he was looking down, and not forward. As soon as he pulled himself together, he got out of the car, and asked Wehb for his card. After the Royal party had gone their way he felt very dizzy, and had to lean up against a gate several times. Noticing his condition, someone on the spot fetched him some brandy, and be took three-parts of a tumblerful in two lots. It was a good, stiff dose. The superintendent and doctor had not arrived on the scene when he had the brandy, but one of the constables was present. He did not feel very much hurt at the time, but after a while he began to feel dizzy and drowsy, and laid down. Three cyclists came on the scene, and one of them volunteered to fetch him some brandy. Cross-examined: He travelled from North Wales on Bank Holiday, and he went to bed early that night because he was tired and had a long journey next day. He swore positively that the only intoxicating drink he had before the accident was half a bottle of beer at Brecon and a mouthful of beer at Bronllys. He was dazed after the accident, and the brandy made him very drowsy. He was quite able to walk to the railway station, but the police made it their business to hold his arm. There was no necessity for them to do so. The Chairman You must remember, Mr Wallis, that he had had three-parts of a tumbler of brandy when the police say they found it necessary to assist him.
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Re-examined Immediately after the accident he asked an onlooker to send a wire to his master. By the Bench: He spelled hie master's name and also the address, irawsffynaid." Herbert Charles Rich, manager of a motor-car works at Brecon, stated that when defendant took the car from the works that morning he was absolutely sober. Defendant was a most sober and respectable man, and a good driver. William Thomas Cochiane, landlord of the Cock Inn, Bronllys, then gave evidence, and was followed by P.S. Harwood who stated that defendant passed him in Broad-street, Hay, and was driving carefully. 0 Major Borrodaile said he had known defendant in the Army, which be left with a good character, and during the two years he had served him as a. servant he had been sober, honest, and in every way a most respectable man. The Bench then retired, and on their return saia they believed the police were fully justified in the action they had taken. There was, however, a certain element of doubt, and in this caie, as in every other case, the defendant was entitled to the- benefit of it, so the charge of drunkenness would be dismissed. The result was received with loud applause ia court. Mr Wallis then asked that the case against tha defendant for negligent driving should ba adjourned to the next meetiug of the Court, and this was agreed to.
Monmouthshire Artillery.
Monmouthshire Artillery. The 1st Monmouthshire Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers Brigade encamped at Sudbrook was inspected on Friday by Colonel Close. R.A. (Cardiff), the officer commanding the Militia and Volunteer Artillerv and the coast defences in Soath Wales. Colonel Close, who was accompanied by Captain Clarke, R A., also paii a visit to the camp on Thursday. The brigade, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel W. Clifford Phillip-, V.D., mustered 450 of all ranks. Ench day the three batteries fired separately 20 rounds at the targets fixed in the mad on the Monmouthshire bank of the Severn. Common and shrapnell shell were used. On Thursday the range was found at 3,5000 and some very good work was done. The tire discipline was good. Newport Battery held the day's record, with nine effective shells on the targets out of eleven, the other two batteries, Risc& and Panteg. getting eight each. The range on Friday was found at 3,250 yards. Fire discipline was again excellent, but the effective results were not so successful. Colonel Close made a very minute inspection of all sections of the brigade. There seems every reason to believe that he was well-pleased with what he saw. The officers entertained at I ti, cheo n in camp on Friday Colonel Close, R.A., and Cap'ain Clarke, R.A., as well as a. number of vi-itors, including Colonel C. T. Wallis, the late officer commanding, and the Mayor of Newport (Mr J. Liscombe). The week in camp has been, up to the present, a very pleasant and instructive time. Captain Grosvenor Williams, of the Risca. Battery, who was thrown from his horse on. Wednesday, is making satisfactory progress. He was the only officer absent from pa ade at the inspection. Beyond his, only one case of sickness has been reported, and that was very slight, andt the invalid was only under treatment a portiun of a day. The camp broke up on Saturday.
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Newport Barracks a Training…
Newport Barracks a Training Centre. There is every reason to believe that great changes are about to be seen in the Militia and some of the Volunteer Artillery Corps in South Wales under the new Army scheme. It is looked upon as certain that all auxiliary artillery which is now either in name or in being regarded as garrison (that is to say, heavy) artillery will be changed into mobile forces, i.e., field artillery. The stronsr probability is that Newport Barracks will play an important part in the training of this changed foroe. For some time Newport Barracks have been occupied by a dep6t of Royal Field Artillery, with a few guns, for the early trailing of recruits, and the 24th Company of heavy artillery wi'h 4'7 guns. We understand the scheme which is outlined is that the depot—and probably also the heavy artillery—shall be removed from Newport Barracks, and its place taken by three batteries of Roval Field Artillery (which, under the new regime, wi!l consist of only about 150 men with six guns), and that these batteries will form the nucleus, for the training of the various Militia Artillery in South Wales- beginning with next year's training. The Militia regiments will occupy the barracks with the three resident batteries and train there. So far as Volunteer Artillery in the district is concerned, the 1st Monmouthshire Brigade, though in name garrison artillery, is, in fact, Selrt artillery, and is armed with 15-pounder breech-loading guns.
Caerleon Poor Law Schools.
Caerleon Poor Law Schools. It is stated that the great majority of the special commi!tee of the Newport Board of Guardians appointed to consider the question of the suggested sale of Caerleon Poor Law Schools to the County Education Authority for the purpose of transform- ing i tem into a training college for teachers is in. favour of such sale aud transformation. The opinion was at first expressed by the finance committee of the guardians that, in view of the crowded state of the workhouse and the probability at some future time of an extension of the premise^ Caerleon Schools ought not to be sold, but bo aa possible means of meeting the difficulty. That view has now been modified, and the special committee feel that any extension of the workhouse ought to be carried out on the Springfield Estate, adjoining the present work- house (already in the possession of the guardians). so as to preserve unity of administration; and not at Caerleon, which would involve duplicate administration. Though the actual decision on this point has yet to be arrived at, there can b& little doubt that it will be in favour of the disposal of the schools (which have for some years been ia disuse) to the County Education Authority. There may, however, be some question as to whether this price which has been offertd, riz., £3,000. ia sufficient,