... The monthly meeting was held at St. Dial's School, Cwmbran, on Wednesday week. Mr F. W. Rafaiel presided, the other members present being Messrs J. Mumford, T. H. Morgan, G. H. Highley, and T. Baker-Jones (ch-rk). The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. FINANCE. The Clerk reported that the amount of the pre- cept, which would be due on the 25th instant, was £ 'Jo0. The balance ...

... SATURDAY. Before Colonel H. C. (in the chair), Mr E. J. PHILLIPS, and Mr W. P. JAMES. A WARNING TO LICENSED VICTUALLKKS. Thomas Fletcher, landlord of the Horse and Jockey, Llanvibangel-Pontymoil, was charged with keeping his licensed premises open during prohibited hours on the 13th instant.—Mr L. E. Webb defended.—Supt. James said the summons had been taken by order of the Chief- constable; ...

... FORMATION OF A BRANCH AT PANTEG. On Friday evening last, a meeting was held at the Drill Hall, Griffith stown, for the purpose of establishing a branch-or to be correct, a Habita- tion—of the Primrose League for Paateg and district. Mrs 1. Butler, Panteg House, presided, from the cutset, Miss Butler ac-ed as secre- tary jiru tem. The h-ad quarters of the Habitation was decorated with ...

... The annual meeting of the above church was held in the committee room of the Town Hall, Pontypool, on Thursday morning week, being pre- sided over by the vicar, the Rev J. C. Llewt-l'in. The following gentlemen were also present: The Revs W. R. Evans, G. G. Williams, and J. P. Davies. Mr H. For, Mr W. Collins, Colonel Hair, Dr J. R. Essex, Messrs W. H. Haskins. E. Fowl r, W. Haskins, L. E. ...

... ORATORIO PERFORMANCE AT PONTYPOOL. A large audience assembled at tbe Wesleyan Chapel, Pontypool, on Thursday evening week. when the popular oratorio, Josiah, King of Judah, was rendered by a choir of 60 voices, under the conductorship of Mr T. Williams. It is sjuia years since anything of so pretentious a. character has been essayed in connection with this place of worship but the result ...

... A STRIKE DETERMINED UPON. A meeting was held at the Old Bath Beerhouse, George-street, on Saturday afternoon, in reference to the dispute in the building trade, and to receive the reports of the delegates appointed at a previous meeting to wait upon the employers. There was a large attendance, the room being quite full. Mr J. Stephens, Griffithstown, was voted to the chair. The reports of the ...

... NEWBRIDGE. The anniversary services in connection with the English Baptist Sunday School, were held on Sunday last. The preacher selected for the occasion was the Rev E. Rowe Evans, Cwmbran, and the rev gentleman, who fully realised the high expectations formed of him, delivered two splendid discourses to very large congregations, the evening service, especially, being inconven- iently crowded ...

... The anuual meeting of this Local Board was held at the Primitive Methodist Schoolroom, Pont- newydd, on Monday evening. Mr J. Jacob was voted to the chair pro tem., and there were also present—1.1 r F. W. Rafarel (returning officer), Messrs E. Francis, W. R. Williams, W. Jones, R. Wilson, W. Williams, E. Yem, Isaac Jones (clerk), and T. Dagger (surveyor). THE RECENT ELECTION. The Returning ...

... On Tuesday last an inquest was held at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Pontnewydd, by Mr E. H. Davies, deputy-coroner, into the death of Michael Nunehan, 5t years of age, labourer, of Spring Vale, which took place on Sunday last. The Rev T. Cocker was foreman of the jury. M:s Catherine Griffiths, of Spring Vale, an aunt of the deceased, stated that he had bt-en ill for some time and had been ...

... FRIDAY. Before Mr D. WHITEHOUSE (in the chair), the Rev J. GRIFFITHS, and the Rev M. W. MOGGRIDGE. DRUNKENNESS, ETC. Henry Simmonde was charged with bcfing drank and disorderly at Abercarn on the 5th April.—P. C. Shed- dick I:fated the case, and this being his second offence, defendant was only fined 10s, including costs. John Howes was summoned under like circumstan- stances.—Defendant would ...

... SHOCKING FATALITY AT BLAEN- SYCHAN COLLIE RY. An inquest was held at the Masons Arms Inn, Pontnewynydd, on Wednesday morning, by Mr E. D. Batt, coroner, and a jury of which the Rev J. G. Watts was foreman, as to the death of George Smith, a lad 13 years of age, the son of Charles Smith, collier, Pentrepiod, which took place on Saturday under circumstances which will be found detailed in ...

... Before Dr Ri EDMUNDS. A DRUNKEN WOMAN SENT TO GAOL. Matilda- Slocum, a tramp, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Blaenavon on Monday night; and in default of paying a fine of 5s, she was sent to gaol for 3 days hard labour.—P.CX Watt proved the case. ...