... JURORS IN TRALEE. The first stage of a coroner's inqury at Tralee into the circumstances of the death of John Almau, who, in the words of a local reporter, was struck on the head with a stick at Ar. ifert far, closed with an amusing scene. After certain evidence had been given, the coroner (Mr. Harnett, of Listowel, announced the inquest adjourned, and directed the jury not to sepa- rate ...

... The following account of the operations In changing the broad to the narrow gauge between Gloucester and Hereford will be read with interest:— The Great Western Railway Company, having de- termined several months since to render perfect its communication between Bristol and the North, via Hereford, commenced at once the works necessary to that end. These works were :— 1. The mixing of the ...

... THE QUEEN IN SCOTLAND. Invertrossachs House, the property of Mr. Slewart Macnaghten, was built by Mrs. Eastmont about thirty years ago, who changed the came from Drunky to the present more euphonious appellation. Situated between the Lakes of Venachoir and Achray within the shadow of the mountains of Ben Venue and Ben Ledi, it is difficult to find a more picturesque spot than ttlis resilience, ...

... LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. On Saturday last, at Ebbw Vale, a man named Wm. Tiley was killed by one of those accidents to which miners are so frequently liable. He leaves a wife and three children to lament his untimely end. ...

... BLAE A VU. FOURTH MON. VOLUNTEER CORPS.—A meeting of this corps was held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening, the 22nd December, when the prizes won at the late competition were distributed to the successful competitors. Before distributing the prizes, Captain Steel briefly addressed the men, stating that they had kept up their high state of efficiency, notwith- standing several obstacles ...

... CUristmas: DECORATION OF THE CHURCHES. Once more has passed the festal season commemora- tive of the nativity of Him whose advent was heralded by the proclamation, through the medium of angelic hosts, On earth peace, good will towards men. At Newport the anniversary was distinguished by but little public demonstration. Except that the music of the Waits was heard- and, despite the ca- ...

... The monition following the recent judgment of the Privy Council in Martin v. Mackonochie having been served, the time has come for the defendant and all who have rendered themselves obnoxious to the law as now interpreterl to decide upon their future line of conduct. Accordingly, the worshippers at St. Alban's, Holborn, London, on Sunday, received an address hy the perpetual curate of St. ...

... A curious question in practical natural history has been submitted to the Eight Hon. John Bright, M.P., President of the Board of Trade. JUr, Alexander Drew wishes to obtain parliamentary heip to destroy the bottle-nosed whales and porpoises which injure and persecute fish of economic value to the public- There can be no doubt that :\11'. Drew has reason on his side. Bottle-nosed wlules and ...

... It is generally understood that her Majesty will open the coming session of parliament in person. According to the Epoca of Madrid, it has been decided that a directory shall be established in Spain as the definitive form of government after opening the Cortes, be. cause if the latter decided in favour of a monarchy, con- siderable time would elapse before the choice could be finally settled. ...

... Mr Henry Jones, bill-poster, applied for leave to erect boards for posting purposes, as Mr Smith had secured a great many places. The Board replied that they could not inter- fere, and recommended the applicant to make his own terms with private individuals. Mr Conway observed that it was not well to have a monopoly in anything or they might have a strike of the bill-stickers after a bit, ...

... Allen Smith, of the King's Arms, Blaenafon, was charged with permitting drunkenness and disorderly conduct in his house. He pleaded not guilty. P.c. Pritchard deposed About five o'clock in the morning of the 22nd inst. I was on duty in Blaenafon, when I heard a row, cursing, swear- ing, bad language, and fighting, in defendant's house. I heard a man saying that Smith and Henry James were ...

... LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. A SPILL ON THE ROI.D.-On Tuesday evening a porter in the employ of Mr Bunning was sent out with a borse and cart to deliver some goods. On his way he picked up three other persons, and they were jogging merrily along when, near Staffordshire-row, the driver managed to bring the wheels in contact with the root of a tree and upset the cart. All the party were thrown ...