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Pontypool Rural District Council. A meeting of this Council was held at the Sessions House, Usk, on Monday afternoon, when there were present :-Mr S. T. Griffin, J.P., C.C. (chairman), Mr W. H. Charles (vice-chairman), Mrs Mitchell, Rev W. W. Jones, Messrs. J. Z. Edmunds, f. W. Brooke, T. Watkins (clerk), and R. Derrett (surveyor, &c.) The balance at the Bank was reported to be £ 466 128 2d. I WATER SUPPLY OF THE COUNTY. The Chairman reported on the conference of sanitary authorities in the County, held at Newport, with reference to conserving the natural sources of water supply for Monmouthshire. He attended as their delegate, there having been too short a notice to convene a meeting of the Council. The Clerk also spoke on the subject. The Council approved of the action of the Chairman. I LLANFRECHFA IMPROVEMENTS. The Clerk reported that the Local Government Board inquiry had been held with regard to the water scheme at Ponthir, and the road widening scheme at Pontnewydd, both of which were generally supported, and no doubt in due course the necessary sanction to the raising of the loans would be received. The Clerk further stated that on the way back from the inquiry the Inspector suggested that more land should be obtained aronnd the source of the water supply so as to better prevent any possible contamination. He (the Clerk) had written to Mr A. A. Williams asking if the land would be obtainable if it were made a condition of the sanction of the Local Government Board to the scheme, and the reply had come that there would be no difficulty in the matter. The suggestion of the Inspector was considered a reasonable one, and the action of the Clerk was approved. SANITARY. I The Inspector stated that he bad reported to the Clerk two new houses being built in the district, viz., one near Nantydeuy and one near Llantarnam Station. He had seen the manager of the works with reference to a complaint as to Pantile Row, Pontrhydyrun, and it was remedied on Friday last. The well at the new house built for Miss Lie wellyn, at Croesynypant, had been slabbed over and a pump fixed. The Sanitary Inspector of the Pontypool U.D.C. had bad the water from Pertbellick Farm, Llanthewy Vach, analysed, and a copy of the certificate had been forwarded. Mr Berrett inspected the premises on Saturday, and found that the water was conveyed in socket pipes a distance of about 80 yards and from that fact and the situation of the source he was of opinion that it was quite possible for the water to get contaminated with animal matter. He, therefore, recommended that the spring should be bricked up a foot above the surface, and properly cemented or clayed to a depth of three or fonr feet, and that galvanized pipes should be substituted for the present ones. There was no epidemic in the district. HIGHWAY REPORT. I Mr Derrett reported that he had removed the finger-post at Goytre to the spot suggested by the Parish Council. Mr Franklyn Harris very kindly offered him a site in his orchard, which would have been much better, but he could not accept it as the finger post would not suit. When a new one was required the offer-which remained open-could be accepted with advantage. He had repaired the piece of wire fencing by Tonybetha gate, on the Cwm-road, and done. some temporary repairs to another portion of the fence on the other side. As a matter of fact the whole of the fencing would require attention later on. Some quick was wanted to re-place the dead. He recommended some new fencing near Chain Bridge, as the old was in a bad state. The brook near Llanbadoc Church had been cleaned out for Messrs. Phillips and Sons, Newport. Mamhilad Parish Council had written complaining of loose stones on the road leading from the Star Inn to the Folly. He at once had them gathered and he recommended a truck-load or two of ashes being put on the road, as the traffic upon it would not get in stones. He had had a small arch repaired on the Pentwyn road, Llanllowell, as it was in a bad state and the side walls had gone down. He had also had the parapets of the bridges near the Cwm Farm and Twyu Bell drive repaired. He had had 103 tons 15 cwt of broken stone at Nan'yderry Station for delivery on to the main road, in the parish of Goytrey. THE PBRTHBLLICK W ATBR; The Clerk said the County Analyst's certificate did not make the water more than suspicious. He was instructed to write to the Pontypool Estate Office calling attention to the matter, with a view to an improvement of the arrange- ments. A GBNEROUS OFFER. Mr F. J. Mitchell, J.P., Llanfrechfa Grange, wrote stating that as he understood the water and road improvements in the parish would be a special charge thereon, and as the road improve- ment would be of advantage to himself, he would contribute X50 towards the cost to the relief of the parishioners. The offer was considered a handsome one, and the thanks of the Council were ordered to be sent to Mr Mitchell. Four tenders were opened for the carrying out of the road improvement, and the lowest accepted provisionally. The names and figures were not disclosed. PBNTUSCAN ROAD. A letter was read from the Rev R. Byrde with reference to this road, in which it was stated that there was no wish to place any obstacle in the way of the improvement of the road, which would be inspected by his brother, and what was incumbent apon them legally to do they would be ready to do. The question of the cutting of timber, however, was one requiring considera- tion. Messrs. Charles, Whitney, and Derrett were deputed to meet Mr Byrde on the question. I THB PADDOCKS ROAD. The Local Government Board wrote asking for the Council's observations on a memorial received with respect to the repair of the Paddocks road. The Clerk and Messrs. Edmunds and Brooke were requested to draw up a reply. I ROAD WIDENING AT GOYTRH. I Mr A. A. Williams, Pontypool Park Estate, wrote consenting to give 73 square yards of land for the widening of a road at Goytre, subject to some reasonable conditions as to fencing, &c. A letter of thanks to Mr J. C. Hanbury was ordered to be sent. The Council have yet to hear from another landowner interested. TIMBER WAGON BRAKES. The County Council wrote with reference to their decision not to frame a bye-law necessitating the use of brakes on timber wagons instead of shoes or skids. The Chairman said if the present bye-laws on the subject were properly enforced it would be sufficient. The Surveyor was requested to keep a sharp look-out and summon those who improperly used the shoes to the detriment of the roads. NO LETTER BOX. The Post Office Secretary wrote stating that the number of letters coming from the Gwernesney district did not justify the provision of a letter-box there. Mr Brooke did not see how the department could have any evidence as to the number of letters going out of the district. MEASLES. The Clerk reported that when the L.G.B. sanc- tioned the inclusion of measles in the schedule of notifiable diseases it was a condition that it should remain so for five years, only three of which had elapsed. They could not, therefore, now take measles from the compulsory list. LLANFRECHFA LOWER. I The Chairman referred to the application of this P.C. to the County Council to be made an urban district. Mrs Mitchell was understood to say she had heard that the Local Government Committee had thrown out the application. The subject was further considered in committee.

USK. I Agent-Afrs. E. K. Jones, Stationer I BAND OUTING.-On Saturday, the members of the Usk Volunteer Band, with a few friends, had an enjoyable outing to that charming Wyeside resort, Symonds Yat. A start was made at 9.30, in three conveyances. At Monmouth there was a halt, and, in Agincourt-square, the Band played a couple of tunes, which were generally appreciated. After a luncheon snap," the party set out for the Yat, and admired the scenery en route. A substan- tial meal was served at Mr John Ballinger's Hotel and after a tune the Wye was crossed, and there was more music. The party then broke up to en- joy themselves in their own way, some boating and some climbing to the Rock which commands such lovely and extensive views. The return journey was commenced immediately after tea. Band- master Haynes is to be congratulated on the way he catered for the company. The weather was fine, and everyone enjoyed himself, The outing was paid for out of the weekly subscription fund of the bandsmen themselves. It is gratifying to learn that the Band has secured several important engagements, including those of Crickhowell Agri- cultural Show and the Lord Mayor of London's visit to Abergavenny (two days). USK FLOWER SHow.-At a special meeting of the committee held at the Mission Room, on Wednesday evening, there were present:—Mr J. H. Clark (in the chair), Messrs. A. H. Symonds, T. Knight, J. Edmunds, J. George. F. C. Shergold, E. Bowyer, J. Watkins, B. F. Stockham, J. B. Greening, J. Powell, and the secretary (Mr T. Jones).—The Chairman explained that the object of the meeting was to deal with the objections to an exhibitor owing to his having shown such a large quantity of tomatoes (some 281bs) in the six collections of vegetables. He (the Chairman) asked the four members of the committee who' visited the garden to give their views arrived at in consequence of that visit, and they all agreed that they did not think it was possible (from their long experience as gardeners) that the exhibitor could have produced the quantity of fruit from the number of plauts he had in cultivation. The Secretary also stated that he had three times the number of plauts under cultivation, and had been saving his fruit for over a fortnight prior to the Show, and the very most he could produce on the show day was from six to seven lbs. Objections were also raised to the same exhibitor having shown tomatoes in the special classes for seedmen's prizes, and he admitted that. he had not purchased the tomato seed from them to qualify. After hearing the explanation given, the Chairman said that from the statements made that evening, by gardeners of so many years experience, he had come to the conclusion that it was the duty of the committee to expel the member from the society. A formal resolution to this effect was put to the meeting and carried unanimously, and four prizes for collections of vegetables will not be paid.

DEATH OF MR. J. A. BUTTERY. J With much regret we hear of the somewhat sudden death of Mr J. A. Buttery, son of Mr John Buttery, a former resident in Usk, on Thursday afternoon, after an operation for appendicitis, per- formed by an eminent surgeon that morning. The deceased journalist had many friends in Usk, of which town his mother is a native, and spent some time here a year or two ago. For nearly six years he has conducted the cricket and football depart- ment in the "Daily Mail," and in lamenting his death that journal says:— By this sad and unexpected event we lose a colleague who enjoyed to the highest degree the affection and esteem of his confreres, who admired his ability and high character, and liked him for his goodness of heart and sincere amiability. Though he had lately devoted himself to sport, he was an all-round journalist of unusual talent. His early training was received in Yorkshire, on the Sheffield Daily Telegraph," and he afterwards acted for two years as chief sub-editor of the "Standard and Diggers' News," a semi-official Government journal published at Johannesburg, during the most exciting period of the diplomatic struggle between London, Capetown, and Pretoria. His recollections of this period are embodied in a volume entitled, Why Kruger made War; or, Behind the Boer Scenes (Heinemann), published in 1900. His interviews with the Boer leaders who came to England after the war are, no doubt, still remembered by many of our readers. He leaves a widow and one infant daughter."

ABERGAVENNY. A.oents;—ifestrs Davits & Co. Booksellers. I DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Iltyd Gardner and Charles C. Heywood, carrying on business under the style of Gardner and Heywood, at Abergavenny, solicitors; Iltyd Gardner retires.

I CHEPSTOW. I [ Agent.-Miss Clark I LOCAL WILL. Miss Fanny Bevan, of Worn House, Itton. near Chepstow, who died on July 2nd last, left estate of the gross value of £773682d, including C763 161 Id in net personalty. Probate of her will has been granted to her brother, Mr John Bevan, builder, and her sister Miss Julia Bevan, of Wern House aforesaid. U.D.C. Mr J. E. G. Lawrence presided at Monday's meeting, when it was resolved to advertise for an assistant caretaker for the Cemetery at Ll and allow the present custodian to remain in the cottage and pay him 10s per week. It was decided to asphalt the path in front of the Rose and Crown Inn, Thomas-street, and to purchase six street lanterns of a more modern type. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At Saturday's meeting, Mr James Lander in the chair, Mr Wrigley again referred to the enormous increase in the expenditure of the Union and cost of indoor and outdoor relief. He pointed out that ten years ago Chepstow was fifteenth on the list of the 53 unions, but in 1906 it had fallen to the fortieth position. Mr Wrigley suggested that something or someone was responsible, and attacked the system adopted by the finance committee. He moved a resolution that a committee of nve be formed to examine the system of keeping the accounts and as to the duties of the finance committee and the desirability of re-arranging the same so as to afford more efficient supervision and control.—Mr Woolfe (Lydney) seconded.—The Ven Archdeacon Bruce and the Rev Silas Charles suggested deferring the discussion, and this was agreed to. It will be renewed in a month. The Rev W. H. Williams repudiated the attack on the finance committee, of which he is chairman.

I LLANGIBBY. I Agent-Mrs Nash. Llangibby Village. I PRESENTATION. On Friday evening in last week, as many of the tenants on the Llangibby Castle Estate as could leave pressing harvest work in fine weather, at- tended at the Club Room, Llangibby, to witness the presentation of a silver tray to Mr Addams- Williams, on the occasion of his wedding. Mr Evelyn Waddington, the agent, presided, and said the reason they had asked Mr Albert Addams-Williams to come there that evening was to ask him to accept at their hands a small present from the estate in view of his approaching mar- riage. He would ask Mr William Lewis, as a member of the family of the oldest tenants on the Estate, to make the presentation. Mr William Lewis (Tregrwg) said he could only wish the duty had fallen into abler hands than his. However, he would ask Mr Albert Addams- Williams to accept from him, on behalf of the tenants, a piece of silver plate, with an accompany- ing address. (Applause.) They all wished to congratulate their Squire on his approaching marriage and wish him and his bride long life and every happiness. (Applause.) Mr Albert Addams-Williams, in accepting the present which had been unveiled before him, said he could hardly find words to express his thank- fulness to them for the very handsome way in which they had shewn their regard for him, and his appreciation of their congratulations upon his marriage. (Applause.) During the three-and-a- half centuries since his forefathers left Usk and settled at Llangibby, his family had not left them. with one exception when an ancestor had to make a hasty bolt for his life from the Castle; and he thought he could say that there was no moment when they had any wish to be anywhere else than at Llangibby. (Applause.) In all their vicisi- tudes it had been their one gratification that they had always had the friendship and sympathy of their neighbours. He remembered that so great an authority as Oliver Cromwell once said of a Williams of his time that 44 his neighbours about him [were] very maliignant, and much for him." Well, so long as people could say about him that his neighbours were much for him he did not care what else they might say. (Renewed ap- plause.) Once more he thanked them for their handsome present, which he phould always value, and he hoped that they would long retain the regard for him that they had shown that night. (Applause.) The silver tray (oval, with embossed edges and handles) was a heavy one. Under the recipient's crest was engraved the inscription: Presented to Albert Addams-Williams, Esq., by the tenants of the Llangibby Castle Estate, on the occasion of his marriage, 21st August, 1906." It was supplied by Mr C. Ince, of Newport. The address, beautifully engrossed by Mr. C. A. Mortimer, of Usk, and framed in oak and gilt, read: Llangibby, Mon., 21st August, 1906.-To Albert Addams-Williams, Esq.—We, the under- signed tenants of your Llangibby Castle Estate, on the occasion of your marriage, beg your acceptance of the accompanying piece of plate, and, at the same time, offer you our sincere wishes for your future happiness." (Sixty-six names follow.)

NEWPORT. I Agents—St essr? (greentand and Co., High Street. I A.S.R.S. PARADE.—The annualurch parade of the Newport branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants was held on Sunday, when the members attended a service at St. Luke's Church. The procession was accompanied by the Madee Excelsior Band, Salvation Army Band, and the Boys' Naval Brigade Band. Collections on behalf of the orphan fund were made. CABBLEON SCHOOLS.—At Saturday's meeting of the Newport Board of Guardians a special com- mittee recommended that it was preferable to provide further necessary Workhouse accommoda- tion on the Springfield estate, and not to divide the establishment by utilising the Caerleon Schools. They recommended that the schools be sold, but were not prepared to accept £ 3,000 offe ed by Messrs. T. Parry and Son. They suggested the appointment of a sub-committee to negotiate for the sale.

A WIDOW'S SUICIDE. I Mr Digby Powell held an inquest at Newport on Monday, touching the death of Sarah Ann Lee, a widow, who was found with a gash in her throat at 69, Hoskia-street. Dr Owen Morgan, who was called in at noon on Saturday, said deceased was suffering from general debility. He recommended her removal to the aaylum, as he considered her mind to be deranged. Twenty minutes later he learned that she was dead. Mrs Sarah Collis, daughter of deceased, said her mother was 66 years of age. Almost immediately after the doctor had left the house she missed her mother, and on making a search found her with her head in a pool of blood. Near her was a large carving knife covered with blood. Deceased was quite dead. The jury returned a verdict of "Suicide while temporarily insane.

COLONEL FOTHERGILL EVANS' RETIREMENT. Colonel Fothergill Evans, V.D., 2nd V.B.S.W. Borderers, met the battalion for the last time in that capacity on Saturday afternoon, when the Newport and other companies, about 750 strong, mustered at Newport, and marched to Caerleon, where they formed up at Lodge Farm. Colonel Evans reminded the men of the long time he had been connected with them-28 years. He had never regretted the day he accepted a commission, because he had always found the men cheerful and willing. They had never disobeyed an order. He was proud of the battalion. They had always conducted themselves with credit. When the country was under a cloud during the African War theirs was one of the 28 battalions who volunteered to a man to go to the front. In 1900, when the battalion was in camp for 28 days under military law the officers and men were spoken very highly of by Major.General Turner, the Icspector- General. They had also behaved creditably at the Salisbury Camp, and he felt sure that if ever the time came when their services would be required by the country, they would be one of the first to render assistance. In wishing them good-bye he would remind them of the Welsh motto, Better death than shame." The battalion subsequently marched past, and gave three hearty cheers for the Colonel, and the band played" Auld Lang Syne," Refreshments were provided for the officers and men. The battalion will in future be :under the command of Major J. C. Llewellin.

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I PONTYPOOL. Agents—Mr Fitldhouse, and Mr G. H Churchill, The Marked Messrs. Sdwavis and Co., and Mr. Nickels, 2/ew Inn. CUP COMPETITION AT GAEMDrFPAITH.-Fourteeft members of the Garndiffaith Company of the 3rd Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers took part in the competition for the Aahton Gate Cup on Saturday. The light was good. but the wiuct. was strong. Sergeant-Instructor W. Kepoy was the winner of the trophy. Sergeant G. Watkins^ who won the cup last year. was again the highest scorer, but had to concede five points. FATALITY AT LLANKIILETH COLLIERY.—On Monday morning, Reginald Hllhes, a m of P.C. Hughes, was killed at LlanbiFeth Colliery. Heo- was oiling the rope at the top of the colliery, when, he was accidentally drawn in between the ropet and the roller and killed instantly. He had only- been working for a few weeks. The men in the pit at once came up and ceased work for the, day. INQUEST ON AN UNKNOWN M.N.-Dr D. J. Jones, deputy coroner, h,-Ii an inquiry at tb$ Pontypool Workhouse, Griffithstown, on Saturday- afternoon, touching the death of an unknown tramp who for several weeks had been in the,, neighbourhood of Hafodyrynys and Crumlin. 011- Tuesday he was found in a wood near Hafodyrynya in an exhausted condition. He was removed to the Hafodyrynys Hotel, and later to the Work- house. Prior to his admission to the House h& was seized with a fit. and while there he waft. unable to give any account of himself, owing to his being repeatedly seized with epileptic fits. Dr Clarke, assistant to Dr O'Keeffe, Griffithstown, was of opinion that the fits caused death, and thoo jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes. FCNERAL OF COUNCILLOR BCRGOYNE.—OA. Saturday aftetnoon, in the presence of a large company the body of the late Councillor John. Burgoyne was laid to rest in the burial ground adjoining the New Inn Cmgregatiooal Church. Amongst tho-e present were :—Mr A. A. Williams, Colonel D. E. Williams, C mncillors A. R. Beynon, John Walters, J. B. Jo >es, E. Parker, J. Shield, Mr T. P. Holmes Watkins (representing th& Panteg Urban District Council, of which deceased was a member), Messrs. Fred Probyn, W. H. Griffiths (represen ing the Pontypool Urban District Council), John Williams (representing the Pontypool Guardians, of which the deceased was formerly a member), &e. The Rev E. Owen, pastor of Crane-street Chapel, conducted tha service.

Royal Commission oa Motor Cars. Giving evidence before the Commission oiL behalf of the County Councils' Association, Mr William Tanner, county surveyor of Monmouth- shire, said that the main roads of the county werak, constructed for much lighter traffic than the heavy motor-drays and wagons of which many now passed over them, and which very soon woro. through the upper crust. It was necessary to construct roads with much heavier foundations to carry this traffic, and the roids committee proposed. to do so, but could only make these gradually, as they-did not wish to raise the rates too much. In.. consequence of this the urban roads, which iIk. 1902 cost about £ 5.000, were this year costing £9,471, almost, a double amount on 63 miles. That rural roads-218 miles-cost 910.8)8 in 19112, and. this year £ 15,054, or 50 per cent. increase. However, they had received no extra grant from the Government. He estimated that the cost per mile of making the roads in such a way that they would stand heavy motor traffic would be £600 or L600 in some places, and in others El,ooo. There were a large number of light motor-cars travelling throughout thi tourist district of thew county, but he did not find that they caused any damage to the roads. With regard to dust, however, complaints were constantly made by ratepayers near the main roads. These said the- they were unable to open their windows for ventilation, and that their property was. deteriorating in consequence of this traffic. He had no doubt much damage was done to gardem crops. The county council were unable to deal with the question owing to an insufficiency o water for road purposes. It would be impossible to make dustless roads all over the country, on account of the cost. He considered twenty milew an hour was quite sufficient speed on the tortuous Monmouthshire roads. If this speed were increased- it would be necessary to cut down hedges at corners, so that it would be possible to see some distance ahead. Roads could be considerably improved if county councils would remove hedges- and banks aod put up iron railings. Every maiul road should have a footpath, and in Monmouth- shire these were being constructed as quickly as arrangements could be made with the landlords. Nothing had been done for the erection of danger" signals in the county because the county councils considered that if they were put up in one place no one could eay when they would be able to stop, There were may hilly places and corners. He waar applying to the Local Government Board for &. loan of E25,000 for the re-construction of the maia. roads, and, as it was a permanent job, he thought the loan might be granted for a period of 25 or 3 years.

Cricket. USK F. NEWPORT SECONDS. The retarn match between the above teams was played on Saturday last in splendid weather. Oi* the previous Saturday. Usk were decisively beaten. Owing to the train being late, a start was not mado before 3.20, and then, Uek, having lost the toeet went out to field. T. B. Williams and Daviegf faced the trundling of F. J. Edmunds and A. G. Wallace, and when eleven were registered Davies fell to Edmunds for 7. Holling lale partnered Williams, and the latter started hitting out briskly. After scoring 6, Hollingdale came down to Hill. and Shrubsule, who had re-placed him, was bowled with the third ball from the same trundler. Phillips made a good stand, and Williams waa scoring off both bowlers. He bit 9 fours, and a. three in succession. George Robey, the renowned comedian, caused much amusement when batting and he contributed 14 in excellent style. The innings closed for 137. Usk started at §.20, Jenkins and Wallace goinp to the sticks. The former left at 7, having scored 4. Hill followed, ani some bright cricket was seen, both batsmen hitting out well. Wallaco came down at 70, and G. Edmunds and Hill took: the score to 107. F. J. Edmunds opened his account with a five all run. In the last over 8 runs were wanted to win but the Uskites failed to get; them, and the result was a drawn game. Scores NEWPORT. T. B. Williams, c G. Edmituds, b F. Hill. 45 T, J. Davies, b A. G. Wallace. 7 A. Hollingdale, b Hill. 5 G. Shrubsole, b Hill 0 L. Phillips, b J. H. Marfell. 30 G. Robey, b F. J. Edmunds 14. W. George, b Madell. m G' « G G- Edmunds* *b Marfell rr W. Wiufield, b F. J. Edmunds! 1 Luker, not out. •••••• () F. Phillips, b MarfellI O Extras ilJ'. 7 Total.131 A. G. Wallace, b A. Hollingdate. 24 J. Jenkins, b G. F. Shrubsole 4 F. Hill, not out. 64 G. Edmunds, b G, F. Swallow. 17 F. J. Edmunds, not out. 12 Extras. 9 Total (3 wickets).130 H. C. Davies, A. J. Thomas, T, Rees, A, Qt* Hiley, F. Hiley, and J. H. MacfeU did not bat*

Mr and Mrs Tufnell Keays, Col. Bradney, Col, and Mrs Mansel, Mr A. A, Williams, Mr W. 0. A. Williams, Rev. P. L. C. Nash, Rev. H. and Mrs Cockson, Mr and Mrs Evelyn Waddington, Mr snd Mrs W. S. Gastard, Mr Percy Laybourne, Mr R. Stratton, &c. Amongst the guests also was Mrs Metcalfe, who was distinguished from the rest of the ladies by the medals she wore across her breast. They were:-C.B. and medal for Indian Mutiny of her husband, Lieutenant-colonel Metcalfe; and C.B. and four medals for South Africa, Burmah, and Chochi 'Valley, of Lieutenant-Colonel Metcalfe, ter ?0n' „ *.1. It T The floral decorations were carried out by Mr J, Bone, F.R.H.S., the chief gardener at Tredegar, and the arches, &c., by Mr F. E. Burpitt, under the direction of the Estate Surveyor (Mr T. Robinson). Ample accommodation for the Llangibby and Usk tenants of the bridegroom was provided in the church. The Llangibby bell-ringers did a share of ringing there afterwards, and subsequently at Llangibby. At Usk also there was a wedding peal in the evening. From Usk Castle tower, and from both Usk and Llangibby churches flags floated in the breeze all day, and bunting was also displayed by some of the parishioners of both places, while the outside of Usk Almshouses (the inmates of which had participated in the bride- groom's geaerous present of £10 to the poor) was decorated and bore the motto, Health and Happiness." THE PRESENTS I included the following: TO THE BRIDE. Bridegroom to bride, diamond star, diamond and ruby ring, diamond and emerald ring, gold and jewelled waist buckle, and gold and jewelled Indian box. Viscount and Viscountess Hereford, cheque, gold chain, Bible, and Prayer Book. Viscount Tredegar, necklet of pink sapphires, pearls, diamonds, and peridots. Colonel the Hon. F. C. Morgan, silver-mounted dressing-bag. The Hon. Robert and Mra Devereux, diamond and amethyst necklet. Mr and the Hon. Mrs Denny, Ceylon sapphire sing. The Hon. Lilian and the Hon. Rosamond Devereux, travelling clock. Mr Rowland Addams-Williams, ostrich feathers. Mr Hopton Williams, silver backed brushes, comb, and mirror. The Misses and Master Devereux, gold bangle. Mr and Mrs Leolin Forestier-Walker, silver candlesticks. Mrs Crawahay Ralston, miniature of bride's mother. Master A. and 0. Ralston, silver and velvet pin cushion. Miss Mundy, silver ornaments. Servants at Ashford Hall, silver rose bowl. Tenants of Tregoyd Estate, silver ink-stand. Servants at Tredegar Park, silver teapot, sugar feasin, and cream jug. Colonel and the Hon. Mrs Lindsay, cheque. The Hon. Mrs Williamson, silver bon-bon dish. Mr and Mrs David Lindsay and Captain Lindsay, diamond and ruby ring. Sir George and Lady Forestier-Walker, leather ,blotting- bnok and envelope case. Mr Radzivill Forestier-Walker, silver-mounted spirit decanter. Mr and Mrs Devereux Forestier-Walker, gold and turquoise pendant Mr and Mrs Charles Forestier-Walker, silver and -cut-glass fruit dishes. IRMR and Mrs Rowland Forestier-Walker, pendant. Colonel and Mrs Morgan Lindsay, luncheon ease. Major Style, silver menu-holders. Colonel and Lady Katherine Morgan, clock. Miss Mundy, silver ornaments. r t Mrs Basil Muudy, silver-mounted porridge •T>°wl. Mrs Pierrepont Mundy, wrtoise-shell and silver ^68*cflddy* Mr and* the Hon. Mrs Haslehurst, travelling clock. The Hon. Mrs Bayford Butler, cheque. Mrs Grosvenor Hardinse, Indian d'oyleys. The Rev William and Mrs Lindsay, Toledo umbrella. The Hon, de Bohm and Mrs Devereux, silver -New Zealand spoons. The Hon. Mrs Walter Devereux, Brittany cross. The Rev Charles Williamson, silver vases. Mr and Mrs Gordon, pearl pendant. Mr and Mrs EI. H. Steward, case of brooches. Lady Bough ton, silver inkstand. Vanity Fair," silver mounted purse. Major and Hon. Mrs Dunne, book. Mr and Mrs Tayleur, silver mounted scent bottle. Misses Morgan, inkstand. Miss C, Peel, silver frame. Mr and Mrs J. 0' Brien, case of brooches. Mr Prescott. engraving. Mrs Duncan Coapland, engraving. Mr Walter Dew, Cloisonnie vases. Misses Thompson, miniature. Mr F. Holford, silver-mounted coffee set. Mr and Mrs Arthur Holford, dispatch box. Mr and Mrs V. Llewelyn, leather jewel case. Mrs Dickenson, silver scent bottle. Mrs Eyres and Mrs Eyres Mansel, silver ,salver. Mr and Mra Lloyd Oswell, Sheffield plate t)owl. Mr and Mrs A. Dew, Cealport dishes. Mrs Gould, pendant in pearls. Mrs and Misses Fen wick, tea basket. Mrs and Miss Metcalf, jewel bag. Miss Millur, old lace. Miss Parkinson, silver pin-stand. Lady Hope, parasol. Lady Banbury and Miss Wood, en tout cas. Mrs Houston B .swell, silver spoons in case. Mr Con way Lloyd, silver spoons in case. Sir William and Lady Curtis, hot milk jug and spirit lamp. Mr and Mrs Liddell, old china plates. Miss Liddell. china box. Miss Park, silver ornaments. Miss Ravenscroft, silver Indian buckle* Colonel and Mra Rodney Mundy, fan. Mrs O1 Conor, picture. Miss Hall, Longfellow's poems. The Misses S. and E. Hall, embroidered table- cloth and d'oyleys. Mr and Mrs Petty, silver photo frame. Miss Baker, embroidered tableoloth and dloyleys Mrs Venables, Sheffield plate and pin-cushion. Mra Davenport, fan. Mr Davenport, mirror. Sir George Cornewall, brooch. Mr and Miss Cornewall, brooch. Mrs 0. T. Hoare, opera glasses. Colonel and Mrs Kennedy, leather-blotter. Mr C. O'Conor, silver card case. Miss Lena Milman, Sheffield plate lighter. Miss Jessie Walton, silver frame. Mr and Mrs W. D. Hall, silver box. The Misses Whitefoord, silver and turquoise flftits.hr>t.flo The Misses Thomas, gold hat-pins. Mrs Amphlet, fan. I Miss G. Thomas, gold and enamel hat-pin. Emily Lady Thomas, en tout cas. Misses Sal way, silver-mounted scent bottle. Mr and Mra Mitchell Innes, en tout cas. Mrs Price, old silver spoons. Mrs Orichton, silver tea knives. Mr and Mrs Piggott, paper knife. Viscount and Viscountess Gatnock, pearl brooch. Mrs Hardy, photo book. Mr and Mrs Nicholson, gold buokle. Mrs David, on, mine sapphire locket. Miss E. Buubury, silver pin stand. Mr and Mrs R. W. Brewer, silver letter- Weight. Mr and Mrs John Shaw, cheque. Colonel and Mrs T. Keays. cheque. Mr and Miss Penry Lloyd, cheque. Mrs Dansey, silver inkstand. Dr and Mrs Rutherfoord Harris, eilfet Crum and sugar basin. Mrs Charlton, leather work-caee. Miss E. Scovell, leather blotter. The Misses R. and D. Forestier-Walker. silver box. The Rev T. G. and Mrs Walton, silver-mounted blotters. Miss G. Dawson, cupboard. Mr and Mrs A. Battiscombe, tea case. Mr and Mrs Hunter, fan. Mrs Lewis Davies and Miss Bevan, fruit dishes. Colonel W. J. Thomas, silver-mounted magnifying glass. Mr A. Wingfield, silver quoich. Mr and Mrs R. Long, velvet pin cushion, mounted Sheffield plate. Mrs Herbert Peel, cut-glass goblets. Archdeacon and Mrs Bevan, tortoiseshell and silver box. Mrs and Miss Hichens, silver pepper-pots* Mrs Chester Master, laco handkerchiefs. Mr and Mrs G. Lee Spencer, silver inkstand and blotter. Colonel and Captain Baskerville, silver candle- sticks. Mrs Sims and Mrs Powell, antique china dishes. Colonel and Mrs Patishall Thomas, book Flora Similensia." Mr Evan Morgan, sovereign purse., Mr Charles Williamson, old silver bon-bon dishes. Mrs Staveley, photo book. Miss Scovell, leather travelling cushion. Captain and Mrs T. LI, Morgan, silver candle- sticks. Mr E. F. Cockcroft, silver inkstand. Mrs Rogers, enamelled scent labels. Miss Bradshaw. silver pencil. Miss Daisy Morgan, glass and silver pot. Mr Ivor Forestier-Walker, silver cream jug. Mr F. Dickinson, case of silver teaspoons. Mr and Mrs S. Fothergill, silver dishes. TO THE BRIDEGROOM. Bride to bridegroom, gold ring, gold safety-pin and silver-mounted umbrella. Viscount and Viscountess Hereford, dispatch. box. The Hon. R. and Mrs Devereux, Mr and the Hon. Mrs Denny, set of pearl waistcoat buttons. The Hon. Lilian and the Hon. Rosamond Devereux, gold sleeve links. Tenants of Llangibby Estate, silver tray. Tenants of Goytre Estate, silver salver. Usk tenants, inkstand and clock. Tenants of Usk Castle Estate, silver inkstand. Mr Rowland Addams-Williams, antique liqueur glasses. Mr T. E. Cooke, field-glasses. Miss F. Addams-Williams, silver cigar-case. Mr and Mrs Evelyn Waddington, silver cigar- case. The Rev H. and Mrs Cockson, silver chutney spoon. The Rev and Mrs Herbert Addams-Williams, silver-backed brushes. Mrs Close Brooks, cafetiere. The Rev W. A. W. and Mrs Evans, silver sugar basin and sifter. The Rev Alfred A. Williams, silver rose bowls. Mr and Mrs W. Stafford Gustard, silver-mounted coffee cups in case. Mr Alfred A. Williams and Miss Williams, silver sugar basin and sifter and silver cigarette- case. Commander and Mrs Nicholson, travelling clock. Colonel and Miss Mansel, silver tea service. Mrs Mansel, miniature of Mr Trevor A. Williams. Lieutenant-Colonel and Mra G. Williams, silver fruit dish. Captain Milvain, 12th Lancers, and Mr Charrington, 11th Hussars, claret jug. Miss Cooke, silver revolving dish. Mrs Vaughan, portrait of Mr William A. Williams, M.P. Mrs Edward A. Williams, lamp shade. The Misses Eileen and Imogen and Master Arthur A. Williams, silver pepper castors. Mr and Mrs Edward Davies, silver inkstand. Mr Percy Laybourne, silver salver. Mr and Mrs Harold A. Williams, old Sheffield epergne. Viscount Tredegar, decanter labels. Mr and Mrs Powell, embroidered tablecloth and silver-mounted ash-tray. Mr William A. Williams, silver cigarette- box. Colonel and Mrs Bradney, silver pepper castors. Mr and Mrs George Fursdon, paper-knife. Mr and Mrs Nicholl, books of Monmouthshire Castles. The Rev P. L. C. Nash, copper breakfast warmer. Mr and Mrs Wyndham Smith, china plates. Mr L. H. Hornby, gold-mounted amber cigar- holder. Mrs E. H. Watts, jun., Newport, Indian silver rose perfumer. Miss Edith Nicholl. sleeve links. Major and Mra T. Stuart, Captain and Mrs Cornish Bowden, Mr and Mra Farrant Fry, and Miss Gascoyne, set of prints. Without going back to the semi-legendary Arthurian period, for the origin of the Williams family from Caradoc Vreichvras, or Cradoc with the strong arm, we gleau from" Usk and its Neighbourhood," compiled by J. H. Clark, in 1856, that for some centuries the family of Williams lived at PenrhOs near Caerleon, Griffith ap Howel having married Joan, daughter of the heir of Gronw Fychan, lord of Penrhos Castle, at a time when there were no surnames in Wales, and it was customary for the son to adopt the father's Christian name as a surname. Thus, William Johnes, who was descended from a younger branch of the Penrhos family and who resided at Usk, was father of Roger Williams, who owned considerable property in Monmouthshire and dwelt in a large mansion, now divided into several houses but still showing fine old ceilings, situate in Old Market-street, Usk, known at the time as Ty Mawr, or the Great House. To him the Priory of Uske with other lands were granted in consideration of a sum of money paid by him to the Crown in the 35th year of Henry VIII. (1545). In the 3rd year of Queen Elizabeth he was High Sheriff for the County of Monmouth, and a few years previously had purchased the Llangibby Castle Estate, including the lordship of Tregrug, which had belonged to the kings of England since Edward IV's time. He also secured Llancayo, and extensive property in Llanbadoc parish, and in all probability held lands at Llangeview and Llaullowell, since we find his eldest son. Sir Rowland Williams, who married the daughter of Sir Edward Mausel, of Margam Abbey, mentions property in those parishes in his will. Roger Williams' great-grandson, Sir Irevor Williams, was an eminent Royalist, and was created a baronet by Charles I. He married Elizabeth, daughter and sole heir of Thomas Morgan, of Machen and Tredegar, by his wife Rachel, sister and co-heir of Ralph, Lord Hopton. In the time of Queen Anne, their descendant, Sir Hopton Williams, was M.P. for Monmouthshire, and was succeeded by his nephew Sir John Williams, whose daughter, Ellen, married and conveyed the estates to William Addams, of Monmouth, who took the additional surname of Williams, and quartered the arms of Williams with those of Addams. The baronetcy became extinct on the death of Sir Leonard Williams, at Usk, in 1758. William Addams-Williams died in 1806, and was succeeded first by his son, William, and then by his graadson of the same name, who, in 1818 married Anna Louisa, eldest daughter of the Rev Iltyd Nicholl, D.D., of The Ham, Glamorgan. He was high sheriff for the county in 1827 and M.P. in the Liberal interest from 1831 to 1840. His son William, who succeeded him, married on July 8th, 1850. Catherine, eldest daughter of Thomas Cooke, Esa., of Goytre, Monmouthshire, and Mr Albert Addams-Williams, the bridegroom of Tuesday, is her youngest son. The Devereux family trace their descent from Robert de Ewrus, son of Walter de Ewrus, Earl of Rosmar, a leader of the Normans at the battle of Hastings, and amongst the bride s most noted ancestors were Walter, 3rd Baron Ferrers of Ohartley, X.G., who for distinguished services in the French wars was created Viscount Hereford by Henry VIII., with an annual rent of twenty marks oat of the revenues of the County of Hereford to himself and his lieira malo for ever; Walter, 2nd Viscount, who was created Earl of Essex by Queen Elizabeth; and Robert, the unfortunate favorite of the capricious Queen, who was beheaded on Tower Hill.