... John Jivans, landlord of the |Fountain luu, Blaen- avon, was charged with having in nis possession a billiard-table tor which he had not taken out a licence. -Mrs Evans appeared.-Mr L. E. Woub represented the defendant, ana pleaded guilty, but urgdd that tue offeuce was committed in ignorance, and asked that a small penalty only might bd imposed.—P.S. Thomas said tnat at 8.30 p.m. on the 16th ...

... On Wednesday morning a serious accident occurred to an elderly man named Abraham Shurvey, whilst at his work in the Forge Slope. A heavy fall took place, and Shurvey was buried beneath the debris, some time elapsing before he could be extricated. He was carried home in an unconscious state. The colliers came out for the day, in accordance with their custom when a bad fall takes place. Mr E. ...

... rEAl,S' SOAR Pure, Fragrant, Refreshing — for Toilet and Nursery. Specially prepared for the delicate stiu of ladies and children and others sensitive to the weather, v,'inter or airmmer. Prevents redness, roughness, and chapping Sold everywhere, in tllblet. is eanh larsrei is 4* 8d, ...

... Pai-ry, the returning officer, Ins uotijied that ? UJ three retiring members ot the naui Local Board-Mekisi-s F. W. Rafarel, H. Par- iitt, and W. Jones-ha,ve been returned unopposed. ...

... The result of the election of the Abersychan Local Hoard was declared on Tuesday by Mr J. Daniel, the returning officer, as Elected: I). Lewis, Garndiffaith, 1090; A. Ii. \ea:ty, Garndiffaith, 994 J. Kians, Poatnew- ynycld, J. Llewellin, Abersychan, 900 Thos. James, A i>ersychan, 871; S. Parr v, Abersychan, 7S2 D. \Vitliaiiis, Osl)orne i-'i; ii. Green- way, Pontypool, 729. Non-elected J. At. ...

... A New 1 ear Tree, bearing a large quantity of really useful and fancy articles was well patronised at Richmond-road Baptist Chapel, on Monday, March 23. Great interest was also taken in the drawings, the grotto, the guess-cake, refreshment stall, &c. The following ladies and gentlemen took a prominent and active part in making this special effort in aid of the church M. Morgan, Mrs Cole, Mrs ...

... BLAENAVON. As will be seen by the numbers in another column, the poll was a heavy one. The resnlt. made known about 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday caused some surprise. ...

... FATA WiT AT THE j oltn i-'i rs. A S'i'l a .• jO' Wiiiiam .M.viii, ajr.iU -:> y&Ats, sou ...

... LOCAL NEWS. LOCAL SUCCEss.We are pleased to learn that Mr H. Adey, of Pontypool, obtained second prize at the late Manchester Dog Show with his red Dachshund dog Lancelot. FAIR.—The first fair of the season took place on Tuesday, in favourable weather, there being a good attendance of farmers and dealers. Horses and horned stock were in good supply and demand, and realised prices which ...

... TILEVETHIN SCHOOL BOAaV. The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday after- noon, Mr E. Jones, J.P., presiding; and the other members present being tha Rev W. Edwards, B.A., Dr A. Davies, J.P., Messrs J. Daniel (vice- chairman), R. Greenway, W. P. James, J. D. Wiiliatns. aud H. i^-Ihwo.y (elori;i. of the iasi ousting were r -a i uo-l adopted a. t ne outs. ...

... A very successful eisteddfod was held on Mon- day evening, in the Wesleyan School-room, which was crowded with a very appreciative audience. Mr John Rosser was president. The adjudicators were music, Mr H. J. England, Pontnewynydd recitations, &c., Mr G. Millard. The following is the list of competitions and successful com- petitors song, for boys under 11, prize, 3s., Master W. H. Maliphant, ...

... To OVERCOME WEAKNESS.—Pepper's Quinine and iron Tonio gives Life. Appetite, Health, Strength aad Knorgy.—Half-crown bottles. Everywhere. Inaiht on having PEPPER'S. To CURE SKIN DISEASES.—Solpholine Lotion drivea awav all Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches, Redness, and Disfienr-^men's, leaving a cleat1, spotless skin.-Bottles. Sold everywhere ...