January 5th – William Jones, milk vendor Goytre charged with driving a cart with no lights

ADJOURNED

Mr Wm. Jones, milk vendor, Goytrey, was charged with driving a horse and cart after sunset without lights, at Mamhilad, on December 23^rd. – P.C.’s Edwards and Powell gave evidence.– Defendant said he had lamps and they were lit.–Supt. James stated that he had advised defendant to bring witnesses. But he had not done so. The case was adjourned for a week for the defendant to bring evidence to support his statement.

PURE white Leghorn Pullets (Cook’s strain); point of laying; 4s 6d each. – Kidner, Trinidad, Goytre.

January 21st – William Jones fined 10s for no lights

Wm. Jones, milk vendor, Goytrey was fined 10s for driving a horse and cart after sunset without lights, at Mamhilad, on December 23^rd. – P.C. Edwards, Little Mill, said he saw defendant driving without lights. He was under the influence of drink. – Defendant said he had lights. P.C Powell confirmed the evidence of P.C. Edwards. – Jane Morris, Goytrey, said she supplied the lamps and candles to defendant.

Cordwood for sale apply DH Morgan.

CORDWOOD, Oak Crop, and Coppice Wood delivered in large or small quantities. – D. H. Morgan, Goytre, near Pontypool.

February 18th – Smoking concert at the Refreshment rooms Nantyderry for Mr Stanley Morgan, son of William Morgan, Glanusk on the eve of his departure to Australia

An enjoyable smoking concert was held on Monday evening at the Refreshment Rooms, Nantyderry, with the object of making a presentation to Mr Stanley Morgan, youngest son of Mr Wm. Morgan, of Glenusk Farm, Goytre, on the eve of his departure for Western Australia. Five of Mr. Stanley Morgan’s brothers have already sought their fortunes in the Antipodes, and have been rewarded with success. The presentation, which was subscribed to by many friends and residents in the neighbourhood, took the form of a fitted dressing-case, collar box, and pipe in case, which was accompanied by an appropriate address and a list of the subscribers. Mr Knipe (Pentwyn Farm) presided over the proceedings, and made the presentation in eulogistic terms. He said he was extremely sorry to learn that they were about to lose one of their best friends. He could assure Mr Morgan that the best best wishes of all the subscribers would go with him in his new sphere of life. It gave him great pleasure to say that Mr Morgan’s five brothers had been successful from the time they landed in Australia. The recipient appropriately thanked all the subscribers for their useful presents and remarked that he felt sorry to part with so many kind friends. He thanked them for the good wishes and he would ever remember the good friends he had at Nantyderry. A programme of songs added to the enjoyment of the gathering. The contributors were Mr Tobin (Llanvair), Mr D. Morgan (The Wern), Mr J. Harding (Nantyderry), Mr Mathews (Chain Bridge), Mr Parsons (Llanvair Grange), and Mr Knipe (Pentwyn Farm). Before the proceedings closed, Mr Morgan’s health was heartily drunk by the company. Mr Morgan sails on Friday from London.

Sale of several Goytre properties – 3 cottages, Oak cottage, number 662 on map let to Mr Rosser, Coalbrook Cottage, Foes-y-bwch and Cae With-y-bont.

DESIRABLE FREEHOLD & LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY

MESSRS PITTEN & WILSON

at the CROWN HOTEL, PONTYPOOL,

On WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24^th, 1910,

at 3 for 4 o’clock in the afternoon (subject

to Conditions of Sale to be then produced),

the following

VALUABLE PROPERTIES

namely:-

Lot 1. – All three THREE FREEHOLD COTTAGES, in the Parish of Goytre, in the County of Monmouth, with the Gardens belonging thereto and SMALL MEADOW adjoining, in the occupations of Messrs J. H. Walton, O. Court, William Harris, and E, Bowen, as tenants thereof respectively, being Numbers 663 and 664 on the Ordnance Survey Map of the said Parish, 1882, and producing the gross sum of £16 per annum.

Lot 2. – All that FREEHOLD MESSUAGE, known as Oak Cottage, with excellent walled-in Garden, adjacent to last lot, being number 661 on the said Map, now let to Mr E. Bowen, and producing £9 per annum.

Lot 3. – All that FREEHOLD COTTAGE and Garden, adjacent to above, being Number 662 on such Map, now let to Mr Rosser, and producing £5 per annum.

Lot 4. – All those FREEHOLD MEADOWS and ORCHARD also adjoining, containing about 3 Acres, 1 Rood and 36 Perches, and being Numbers 674, 675 and 676 in such Survey, now let to Mr Chas. Walters, and producing the sum of £6 per annum.

Lot 5. – All that FREEHOLD COTTAGE and land, situate at Goytre, aforesaid called Coalbrook, containing 3 Acres and a Half or thereabouts and now let to mr Edward Evans, of little Mill, and producing £15 per annum.

Lot 6. – All those PIECES OF ROUGH PASTURE and WOODY LAND, known as Foes-y-bwch, containing about 5 Acres, adjacent to Lot 4, now let to Messrs Bowen and E. Waters respectively, and producing the gross sum of £2 per annum.

Lot 7. – All those pieces of MEADOWLAND, situate in Goytre, aforesaid adjacent to the Canal there, called Cae With-y-bont and Lower Meadow, containing about 1 Acre and a Half, and now let to Mr O. Walters, and producing the gross sum of £1 13s. per annum.

Both the last lots are held under separate leases, dated 25^th March 1860, for the lives of two persons now living, of the respective ages of 58 and 62 years, subject to the yearly ground rents of 2s and 2s 3d respectively and small heriot and alienation fees.

March 11th – Results of Property sale at Pontypool

Messrs Pittenand Wilton sold by auction at the Crown Hotel, Pontypool, on Wednesday evening the following freehold, leasehold and copyhold properties:–
Goytrey freeholds and leaseholds.

Three cottages in the Parish of Goytrey, producing the gross annual rental of £16, were bought by Mr Rufus Evans, of Penperllenny, for £200.

Oak Cottage, Goytrey,With garden attached, (rental £9 per annum), was purchased by Mr David Bowen, Goytrey, for £137.

A cottage and garden adjacent to the last lot, let £5 per annum, and also the meadow and orchard adjoining, containing 3 acres, 1 rood, and 36 perches (rentals £6), were sold as one lot to Mr Wm. Thomas, mamhilad, for £230.

The cottage and land known as Coalbrook, at Goytrey, comprising about 3½ acres, let at £15 per annum, was secured by Mr O. J. Lawrence, Pontypool, for £455.

Foes-y-bwch, Goytrey, a piece of rough pasture and woody land held from Mar. 25th, 1860 for the lifetime of a person now aged 56 years (gross rent £2, subject to a round rent of 2s), was bought by the present tenant, Mr E. Waters, for £16.

Two pieces of meadowland, known as Cae-With-y-Bont, and Lower Meadow, Goytrey, leased under similar conditions (gross rent £1 13s), became the property of Mr W. Walker, Goytrey for £23.

March 15th – Annual Parish meeting

The annual Parish meeting was held at paper 20 school, on Monday evening.Mr William Morris presiding. The election of parish councillors being the first business, Nine nomination papers were handed into the chairman, and the following gentlemen were duly elected; Messrs Rufus Evans, Franklyn Jaz, Harris, Edward Arthur Jenkins, William Knipe, William Morgan, Roger Morgan, William Walker, John Wilkes, John Williams. The chairman called attention to the state of the public paths, especially in the Goytre Wern Wood. It was resolved that Mr Walker and the G.W.R. Co. be written to, and asked to issue market tickets from Nantyderry to Pontypool Clarence street and Newport on Wednesdays; also with a view to inducing them to put a platform just below Penpelleny railway bridge, and to establish a motor service from Abergavenny to Pontypool. It was also decided that the Pontypool R.D.C. be written to with regard to the overgrowth of hedges and trees on the roadside generally. A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman.

March 18th – Sale of Farm Animals.

FOR SALE, Cow and Calf. – Apply, Penwern Farm, Goytrey, near Pontypool.

April 1st – William Stinchcombe, farmer, summoned for non-payment of poor rate, 19s 11d.

William Stinchcombe, farmer, Goytrey was summoned for non-payment of poor rate 19s. 11d., due to the overseers of Goytrey. Defendant said that legally he supposed he owed the money, but morally he didn’t, as the work of the canCouncil was not carried in a satisfactory manner. The ratepayers did not get value their money.He would pay under protest.–Defendant was hustled out of the dock by Sergt Powell, as he continued to speak after the Justices’ decision had been declared.

April 15th – Goytre road turns – report of how much land required to improve Goytre roads

It was reported that Miss Evans wished to know how much land would be required to improve Goytre-road by cutting off short turns.The Surveyor was asked to report, and an appointment will be made with the Parish Council to meet the committee.

April 19th – The Fatality at Mamhilad – Funeral

The funeral of Reginald Geo. Edwards, the boy who died as a result of shocking injuries received in an accident at the roadside near Wain-y-clare Inn on Thursday last, took place on Tuesday. There was a large cortege, testifying to general sympathy. His mother and sister with the chief mourners, and those present included the rev J. J. Griffiths, Baptist minister, Glascoed; Rev T. Williams, Mamhilad; Mr Sutherland, student pastor, at Saron, Goytre; Rev. Simmons, Bethany Pontnewynydd; Mr D. Buck, White House (the lad’s and employer); Mr Roger Lewis, Little Mill; and Mr A.J. Stock and son, Griffithstown. A service was conducted at the house by Mr Sutherland and Mr Williams, and at the chapel and graveside by the Rev. J. J. Griffiths. The internment took place at Saron Cemetery.

April 24th

Funeral at Saron of a young boy, Reginald George Edwards who died as a result of a terrible accident near the Wain-y-Clare

June 10th – Family Matter.

Stafford Griffiths, of the Bridge Hotel, Kemeys Commander,was summoned for being riotous.
Mr Evans (from the office of Mr W. J. Everett, Pontypool) appeared for the defendant, and admitted a technical offence,which arose out of a family squabble, defendant’s step-mother’s brother being the cause.
P. C. Baker said that while standing on Kemeys Bridge at 8:30 p.m. on the previous Saturday he heard bad language and sounds of a squabble. Then, going up to the Usk road he saw the defendant fighting with a man named Wynn.
The case was dismissed on the payment costs.
It was stated that Wynn could not be properly served with his summons, as he had disappeared.

Dog at Large

Rufus Evans, licensee of the Carpenters Arms, Penperlleny, was summoned for neglecting to keep his dog under control after sunset at Goytrey, 27^th May.
P. C. Edwards, Little Mill, said he drove the dog home, and had it locked up.
A conviction for a similar offence was on record in January this year. Defendant was now fined 7s. 6d.

June 24th – Saron Sunday School Anniversary

This year again the faithful workers in connection with this school must have felt amply repaid for their labours of love, when they surveyed the large and appreciative audience that listened to the various items on the programme so well rendered by the scholars, which gave evidence of many hours of toil in preparation. Mr D. G. Sutherland, the student pastor, gave an excellent address to children in the morning. Mr David Buck presided over the evening meeting, and as a Sabbath school worker, was able to impress upon the audience the growing importance of Sunday School work, and what a valuable asset to the State it is, and has ever been, in cultivating and bringing out the best in the children, thus training them to be good and useful citizens of the Empire. A few suitable words of encouragement were also spoken by the chairman to the working staff of the school, which comprises, Mr J. Williams, superintendent; Mr John Evans, treasurer; Mr D. H. Morgan, secretary, and conductor of the singing. Miss Morgan, New House, tastefully accompanied throughout the day. The program was Prayer; Psalm, Ivor Dobbs; selection, choir; recitations, Reg. Griffiths, Horace Prosser, Llewellyn Harrhy; solo, Miss M. Jenkins; recitations, Gus Parry, Leonard Nicholas; selection; recitations, Annie Williams, Bertha Parry; solo, Miss Maggs; recitation, Susan Parry; solo and refrain, Miss Lily Jones and choir; dialogue, Ken Humphries and Cliff Morgan; recitations, Geo. Walton, Tom Griffiths; duet, Misses Hughes and Jenkins; recitations, Eunace Prosser, Bessie Parry, Plessie Jones, Ada Lewis (Welsh); quartet, Mr Evan Doel and Party; recitations, Ivor Jones and Albert Smith, Agnes Griffiths and Rachel Edwards; selection, choir; recitation, Hilda Edwards; solo, Peter Lewis; presentations, Richard Harrhy, Teddie Williams, and Mr Stanley Phillips; selection, choir; Doxology; Benediction.–The trip to Barry Island on Monday, favoured with ideal weather was one of the most enjoyable. Leaving Nantyderry at 8:21 a.m., the children and friends spent a delightful day, and returned home safely at 8:18 p.m. It might also be mentioned that Sunday the attendance was a record one, late comers having to be content with listening from the outside, as the interior of the pretty little chapel was packed to overflowing.

July 8th – Motor Cycling Accident.

On Monday afternoon and accident befell one of a party of young cyclists in the neighbourhood of Llanover. Near the top of Goytre Hall pitch a motor-cyclist coming in the opposite direction collided with one of the lads named Reggie Green, Earl street, Abertillery, knocking him off the machine. The lad was so badly injured that Mrs Williams, of Goytre Hall, had him removed to Nantyderry station, to be sent home to Abertillery by train.The motor-cyclist, named Collier, also of Abertillery, escaped practically without injury. Both machines were badly damaged.

Goytre parish council wrote complaining of water running to waste between Black Beech and Walnut Tree Farm

The Goytre Parish Council wrote complaining of the water running to waste between Black Beech and Walnut Tree Farm, and asking the Council to move in the matter, as the water was so much wanted.

The clerk explained that the water ought to supply a well which had been provided there after litigation about the year 1873.
After discussion Mr Watkins was asked to find out who was now the person responsible for the carrying out of the terms of settlement of the action in question.

July 29th – Goytre parish council meeting

At a meeting of the Parish Council, Mr Wm. Morgan presided, and there were also present: Messrs Roger Morgan, Wm. Walker, J. Williams, F. Harris, and A. Jenkins. The first item on the agenda was the turns on the road near the church. The clerk read a letter from Mr A. A. Williams, who had been written to respecting giving a piece of land on one corner of the road, and asking that a plan of the road and the length required should be stated. A committee was appointed, consisting of the chairman, Messrs J. Williams, and A. Jenkins, to inspect the road and take the necessary measurements. With regard to the road between Penpwllenny and the Old Stores, this was considered to be in order. As to the portion between the Walnut Tree and the Black Beech, a letter was read from Mr Watkins, of Pontypool, asking to be informed of the date when well was put there by the late rector. It was decided to press this matter, and it was considered very important that the pipes which carried the overflow into the well should be kept clean.The footbridge near Goytre House was found to have been repaired, and was now in order.

August 5th – Samuel Deverall ex mayor and tradesman of Abergavenny found hanging in the rear of his branch shop at Pengroesoped.

Incredulity, succeeded by consternation, was occasioned in Abergavenny and the neighbouring villages of Llanover and Pengroesoped on Wednesday afternoon when it was reported that Mr Samuel Deverall, an ex-mayor of Abergavenny, and one of the most prominent tradesmen in the town, carrying on a grocery business in Frogmore street, had been found hanging a barn at the rear of his branch shop at Pengroesoped.
The deceased gentleman cycled out from Abergavenny in the morning and arrived in Pengroesoped shortly after 9 o’clock. He was engaged in the shop and taking orders outside during the forenoon, and then appeared to be in his usual good spirits. About two o’clock, however, he could not be found, and soon afterwards his lifeless body was discovered by a pensioner named Aaron Prosser hanging by the neck from a beam in the French barn at the back of the shop. Prosser informed the manager Mr Wallace Woodward, who, hurrying to the rear, found Prosser’s information to be true.
He at once cut the body down, and sent word to Police-constable Power of Llanover. From investigations made by the officer it seems that Mr Deverall must have climbed to the top of the hayrick and divested himself of his coat, which was found lying with his hat on top of the rick. It is believed that the deceased must have been hanging for about half-an-hour. The body was taken to the shop. So far as can be ascertained there could have been no motive For the rash act, as Mr Deverall was always a most businesslike man, and as recently as last Tuesday week presided at a meeting of Abergavenny grocers and urged the formation of a local trade association. The news of his death was a great shock to his wife and family, and deceased’s two brothers in Penarth were also acquainted of what had happened.
Mr Samuel Deverall occupied the position of mayor of Abergavenny in 1907-08, being the ninth mayor. He has been chairman of the Abergavenny Liberal Association, and has also taken great interest in the Congregational Church. He was superintendent of the Sunday School, and also the presiding deacon. While Mayo he was president of the Abergavenny Eisteddfod. He was born near Gosport, Portsmouth, on 3rd October 1864, his parents being master and mistress of the Naval School.
Since his year of office Mr Deverall had been defeated at the poll in a contest for a seat on the Abergavenny Town Council, But as far as can be ascertained he had no serious trouble at the present time to prey on his mind. Only as recently as last week he was one of the most prominent speakers at a meeting which was held at Abergavenny for the purpose of forming a local Grocers Association, and as a matter of fact it was he who proposed that the association should be formed.
He was a member of the North Monmouth Liberal Executive, and was a regular attendant at meetings of this body. He was universally respected and admired throughout the whole district on account of his keen and businesslike manner, combined with a genial and generous spirit. He leaves a widow and two sons.

The Inquest.

The inquest was held by Mr J. R. Walford at the Pengroesoped Coffee Tavern on Thursday morning.

Margaret Bowen, who Lives at Oak Cottage, Goytrey, stated that she had had business transactions with the deceased for the last 20 years. Witness last saw him alive about 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, when he called at her house for an order. He had cycled from Abergavenny, and on arrival at witness’s house, he remarked that it was very close. Usually when Mr Deverall called at her house he shook hands with her when he arrived and departed, but he did not do so when he called on Wednesday. In the course of conversation he remarked, at the same time drawing his hand across his forehead, “I have a dreadful pain this way.” Mr Deverell appeared to be in a hurry and to be excited. After taking witness’s order, he said “Good-bye,” and then left. That was a last time witness saw him alive.

Aaron Prosser, who resides at Boat House, Llanover, an aged pensioner, stated that he discovered the body of the deceased in the old Dutch barn. Witness had known Mr Deverall for many years, and as he was proceeding to Mr Deverall’s shop on Wednesday afternoon he noticed that a man with hanging by a rope in the barn. He at once proceeded in the direction of the barn, and on seeing that it was Mr Deverall suspended from the rope he immediately ran to the shop for assistance. He was quite dead.
Wallace Edward Woodward was has acted as manager of Mr Deverall’s shop at Pengroesoped for the last four years, deposed that Mr Deverall often visited Pengroesoped in connection with his business. Only on Monday last Mr Deverall arrived at Pengroesoped and personally superintended the harvesting of his hay .On Monday Mr Deverall appeared to be in good health and spirits, but he was somewhat disappointed with regard to the quality of the hay. Witness did not see Mr Deverall alive on Wednesday, but early in the afternoon he received a communication from Aaron Prosser, in consequence of which he immediately proceeded to Mr Deverall’s barn. There he saw him hanging by a rope from a beam, and witness noticed that his feet were on the ground and that his knees were bent. Witness lost no time in cutting him down and in releasing the rope from his neck, but he was then quite dead.

The Coroner (to witness): In your constant contact with Mr Deverall have you ever noticed anything depressed or peculiar about him?–He hascomplained of pains in the head. He was subject to them.

Dr Lloyd, Abergavenny had known the deceased for some years. He had enjoyed fairly good health, but he had suffered from epilepsy, and persons who were so affected often complained of severe headaches. Persons who suffered that way sometimes had their minds unhinged and they sometimes developed suicidal or even homicidal, tendencies in an exceptional degree. Witness had made an examination of the body, and he came to the conclusion that after fastening the rope around his nech, he had thrown himself off the hayrick. His neck was fractured, and one of the strands in the rope which was found around his neck had been broken. Mr Deverall had suffered from post-epileptic mania, and witness was of the opinion that at the time he died his mind was unhinged.

Percy Charles Deverall, brother of the deceased, who resides at Penarth, stated that the deceased was 44 years of age. His family were aware that he was suffering from epilepsy.

The Coroner: Do you know if his financial position was such as to trouble him?–He had no financial troubles, none at all.

Has he left any writing you can in any way connect with his death?–We have not come across anything so far.

The Coroner, in summing up said it was exceedingly sad that Mr Deverall’s life should have terminated in the way it had done. There was no doubt that his life-long complaint of epilepsy had affected his head, and it seemed that while suffering from temporary insanity he took his life. He (the Cooroner) was certain that the jury would join in expressing sympathy with the widow and relatives of the deceased.
The foreman of the jury: Certainly.
The jury returned a verdict of ”suicide during temporary insanity.”

September 3rd – To let – Goytre.

TO LET, Two Cottages–one six rooms; one four rooms; large gardens and pig-sty.–Evans, Carpenter’s Arms, Goytrey.

Stock sale Yew Tree Farm.

1 mile from Nantyderry Railway Station and 5 from either Usk, Abergavenny, Pontypool, or Blaenvon.

Yew Tree Farm, Goytrey.

About 1 mile from Nantyderry Railway sSation and 5 miles from either Usk, Pontypool, Abergavenny, or Blaenavon.

Important sale of a very Healthy and Well-bred Collection of Farming stock
John H. Rennie.
has been favoured with instructions from Mr Josiah Lewis (who is giving up Dan-y-graig Farm), to sell by auction,Without reserve, on
Thursday, September 22nd, 1910.
On the above Premises to which same have been removed, for better conveniences of purchasers and Sale.

16 nice-sorted HEREFORD CATTLE, viz., 3 primary young cows, 2 young borroners, 4 18-month-old heifers, 5 thriving yearling heifers and 1 steer, a quality rising 2-year-old bull; 206 very sound half-bred and Welsh EWES and LAMBS, 110 smart half-bred yearling 4 and 6 tooth and flock ewes, 50 hardy Welsh ditto and 46 fat lambs,3 pure-bred Oxford Down rams, bred amongst the fern and gorse, over 1,000 feet above sea level; 12 capital working HORSES and COLTS–dark bay cart gelding, 16 hands, six years; grey cart gelding, 15.2; bay cart gelding, 15.2, 4 years; 2 good stamp 3-year-old brown cart mares 15.2 and 14.2, all good workers; brown thick-set gelding, 15 hands, 3 years, broken and will make an ideal pit horse; chestnut cob mare, 15.3 off, well-broken, and will pass road nuisances; cream cob gelding, 3 years, 13.8, by “Royal Denmark,”, broken to saddle and harness; brown cart filly, 2 off, mare and foal; promising 2-year-old pony and cart sucker; IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES – two mowing machines, swing plow, chain harrows, N.W. Tip cart, flat rung cylinder roller, 2 scufflers, bambury, root cutter, 4 dozen wooden hurdles, gambo, chaff cutter, cider casks, set of cart harness, sundrey harness, &c.
Luncheon (free) by ticket at 11:30.
Sale at 12:30 prompt.

Thursday, September 22nd, 1910.
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Luncheon at 11:30. Sale at 12:30.
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Further particulars from the Auctioneer at Usk and Chepstow on market days.

Offices, 6, Skinner street, Newport.

Goytre road improvements

A letter was read from the Goytre Parish Council stating, with regard to the proposed improvement of the road near the Church by straightening the turns, that Mr A. A. Williams, Pontypool Park, had asked for a plan to lay before Mr Hanbury, who had been asked to give some of the land necessary. It was also stated that Miss Evans has shifted the marking pegs put in by the committee, to obviate the removal of some trees.

THE PENTRE ROAD
Mr Brooke said the Committee considered the tender for the carrying out of the work of improvement here too high, so they had decided that it should be done by the Council themselves.The surveyor was empowered to advertise for labourers, and Mr Perrot had been appointed foreman of the job.

September 23rd – William Wilson labourer Goytre, trespass in search of conies on land of J C Hanbury

William Wilson, labourer, Goytre, was summoned for trespassing on land of J. C. Hanbury in search of conies at Goytre on August 31st.
Mr T. P. H. Watkins was for the prosecution.
Defendant pleaded guilty, remarking that he put a wire down, but it was only one he ever had, and it was a little one.
Mr Watkins said that as the man had pleaded guilty, he was instructed not to press the case unduly. It was not a very serious offence, but Wilson had been observed to be laying down a wire, and on the 31st he was caught by two keepers taking it up. There was considerable trouble with the labourers laying wires and the farmers objected to it, therefore the Estate had to take some steps to prevent the practice.

Evidence was given by an underkeeper to the effect that he saw the defendant in a field at Parkybrain Farm laying the wire and afterwards pick the wire up.
Defendant, who is a casual labourer at Parkybrain Farm, was discharged on payment of the costs, 5s.

October 7th – Auction In the Parishes of Lanvair Kilgeddin and Goytre.

Valuable Freehold Farm And Lands, Including several choice BUILDING SITES.

To Be Sold At Auction By Messrs PITTEN & WILTON (Fellow of the Auctioneers Institute)

at the CLARENCE HOTEL, PONTYPOOL ON MONDAY, the 7^th Day of Nov. 1910 at 3 o’clock punctually in the afternoon (subject to the common form conditions of sale of the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society and such special conditions as shall then be deemed necessary) the following

Valuable Freehold FARM,

commonly known as “Lower Pentwyn,” andother Lands adjacent thereto, Estate in the Parishes of Llanvair-Kilgeddin and Goytre in the county of Monmouth, part whereof is in the occupation of Mr Wm. Knipe, and other part of Mr Wm. Morgan, together with the TWO COTTAGES and Gardens, in the occupation of Mrs E. A. Taylor and Mr Richard Bowen; the whole comprising 147 acres or thereabouts, and producing the gross rental at £190 per annum.
The property is adjacent to the Nantyderry Station on the Great Western Railway mainline from Newport to the North, and the highway from Usk to Abergavenny, intersects the southern portion of the property for about a quarter of a mile, thus making a considerable area well adapted for building purposes, while other portions would form magnificent sites for Country Residences. The river Usk, renowned for its Salmon and Trout fishing, is in close proximity to the property. The farm Houses, Barn, Stables, Cowhouse and other outbuildings are substantially built, and are in excellent repair, and there is a good supply of water for domestic and other purposes.No
The Tithes have been redeemed as regards the greater part of the property, which lies in the parish of Llanvair kilgeddin.
For further particulars, application can be made to the Auctioneers, Club Chambers, Pontypool; or to –Messrs Bythway and Son, Solicitors, Pontypool.
October 7th, 1910.

October 11th – Goytre and district farmers association ploughing match.

             FARMERS ASSOCIATION

President: Albert Addants Williams, Esq., J.P., D.L.

          THE ANNUAL PLOUGHING MATCH

               and Show of DRESSED POULTRY

                 and DAIRY PRODUCE

              will be held at KEMEYS FARM

            On Thursday, October 27, 1910.

       By the kind invitation of Mr John Parker.

                  W.Evans, Secretary.

October 21st – Saron Church Goytre harvest thanksgiving

Harvest thanksgiving services in connection with the above were held on Sunday and Monday, conducted by the recently ordained pastor, the Rev. Havelock Roderick, the services being well attended. They were continued on Monday, when the pastor preached in Welsh in the afternoon. In the evening eloquent sermons were preached by the Rev. Rhys Davies, Griffithstown, and the Rev. B. Davies, Pontnewynydd.The services were well attended notwithstanding counter attractions, which unfortunately could not be avoided.

Ordination of Havelock Roderick at Saron

The ordination of Mr Havelock Roderick, senior student of the Baptist College, Cardiff, to the pastorate of Saron Baptist Church, Goytre, took place last week. The Rev. Dr. Edwards, president of the College, was present, and delivered the charge to Mr Roderick, and the charge of the Church was delivered by the Rev. D. T. Benjamin, of Blaenavon. Afterwards eloquent sermons were preached by the Revs D. T. Benjamin and J. L. Roderick, B.A., Bromley, London, and mr R. D. Hughes followed with a speech on behalf on Mr Roderick’s fellow students, ten of whom were present. The Rev. D. Davies (Hanover) warmly welcomed the young pastor to the neighbourhood.

At the meeting held in the evening speeches were delivered by Mr Matthias Phillips (senior deacon), the Rev. Aerwyn Jones (Cwmdare), Mr Roderick’s former pastor, and the Rev. B. Davies, pontnewynydd, a former past of Saron Church. The secretary read letters regretting their absence from the Rev. A. Bowen Morgan, Mr Roderick’s predecessor for five years and now of Laird-street Baptist Church, Birkenhead, and several other ministers who are unable to be present.
The services were well attended throughout the day, and lunch and tea was served to meet the convenience of visitors.

October 28th – Results of Goytre ploughing match at Chain bridge

On Thursday, the 17th annual meeting was held in fine weather on KemeysFarm, midway between Nantyderry and Usk, by the kind invitation of Mr John Parker, who, with Mrs Parker and the members of the family, gave a hearty welcome to all-comers to luncheon at the homestead. There were 33 teams in the field for the ploughing match, the site being sward and fallow. The work done all round was above the average. The hedging was also good, and the produce show excellent.This year’s president was Mr Albert AddamsiWilliams, J.P., of Llangibby Castle, Mr W Jenkins, of Pentwyn, was the chairman of the Committee, and Mr W. Evans continued to act a secretary, with courtesy and thoroughness.
THE JUDGES.
Ploughing: Mr Jones, Bottom Farm, Penrose; Mr W. Lewis, Llangibby.

Horses: Mr J.G.T. Morgan, the Brooks, Raglan, and Mr C.J. Francis, Newport.
Roots: Mr S.T. Griffin, The Mount, Common Coed-y-paen, and Mr J. Boulton,The Sluvad, Panteg.

Poultry: Miss Maggie James, Llancayo; Mr J.J. Edwards, Usk
Hedging: Mr Geo. J. Derrett, Usk; and Mr T. Jones, Abergavenny.

Pigs: Mr J. Hackett, Usk.

PLOUGHING.
Champion class (open – 1, MoveAmos Crum, Griffifthstown; 2, D. W. Phillips, Lower Gaer, Builth.

Wheel Plough (open) – 1, Ernest Cowles, Hendre Farm, Monmouth; 2, Arthur Jenkins, Mamhilad.

District Champion wheel plough – 1, W. Oulton, Trostrey; 2, J. Hardwick, Goytre Wern; he, Edward Mathews, Kemeys.

Farmers and farmers’ sons – 1, Isaac Thomas, Pont Kemeys.

Wagoners – 1, Thomas Rees, Ty Mawr, Llanvihangel; 2, Allen Williams, Llaneal both, Llanover; 3, Wm. Rogers, High Mead.

Boys (under 18) – 1, W. Jenkins, Mamhilad House; 2, Oswald J. Lewis, Lower Hendre, llanover; 3, Abraham Jenkins, Pentwyn, Mamhilad.

District digger – 1, Geo. Jones, Trostrey Hill; 2, W. Jenkins, Mamhilad.

HORSES AND TURN-OUT.

Neatest and cleanest turn-out – 1, E. Nicholas, Mardy, llanover; 2, W. Beer, High Mead, Llanvair Kilgeddin.

Most valuable pair of horses (geldings or mares) – 1, W. Beer; 2, G. Spencer, White House, Llanvair; r D. Hopkins.

Cart brood mare – 1, W. Beer; 2, G. Spencer.

Cart sucker colt or filly – 1, G. Spencer; 2, John Rees, Goytre Farm.

Ditto (given by Mr Spencer) – 1, J. Beer; 2, T. Morgan, Parsonage Farm, Kemeys.

Nag brood mare – 1, W. e. parker, Trostrey Hill; 2, W. lewis, lower Hendre.

Colliery horse – 1, T. Jenkins, Mamhilad House; 2,Jas. Knipe, New House, Glascoed.

Cob, 14.2 and over – 1, W. E. Parker; 2, W. Lewis; 3, J. Parker, Kemeys House.

Cob, under 14.2 – 1, A. J. Philpott, Ty Isha, Mamhilad; 2, D. Thomas, Ty Gwyn, Llanover.

Two-year-old cob – 1, G. Spencer; 2, W. Pugh, Upper Hendre, Llanover.

Foal (Mr W. Lewis’s prize) – 1, G. Spencer.

Horse or mare (ditto) – 1, G. Spencer.

Special for horse’s tail – Wm. Beer.

HEDGING

Champion prize – 1, Frank Phillips, Goytre Wharf; 2, W. e. Spencer, White House; 3, Jos. James, Gwehelog.

District champion – 1, D. Anstey,Noyadd; 2, Edgar Phillips; 3, Fred Jones, Carpenter’s Arms.

Farmer’s sons or servants, under 23 – J. Jeremiah, Glascoed.

RICK-MAKING, &c.

Best and neatest made and thatched rick, with yard – 1, Wm. Beer.

Rick of produce (boys) – 1, J. Lewis, Lower Hendre.

ROOTS.

Two acres swedes, Mr Edwards – 1, G. Spencer; 2, W. Knipe, Pentwyn, Nantyderry.

Two acres swedes (Messrs Ford & Son) – 1, Roger Morgan, Lower House; he, R. H. Williams, Beech Farm, Glascoed; e, W. H. Williams, Goverra Farm.

Three acres mixed clover (messrs Ford & Son) – 1, F. J. E. Craven Jones, Little Mill Reformatory; vhe, W. H. Williams.

Two acres swedish turnips (Messrs Dutfield & Frost) – 1, W. Beer; he, W. Edwards, Wernhir, Glascoed.

Two acres of clover (Mr Morgan Griffiths) – G. Spencer.

Two acres swedes (Mr E. Gough) – 1, W. Knipe.

Two acres clover (Mr E. Gough) – 1, D. Hopkins, Llanvair pentwyn; he, Jas. Knipe.

Two acres swedes (Messrs Morris and Griffin) – 1, Roger Morgan, Lower House; 2, W. Beer; he, D. Thomas.

Acre of marigolds (Messrs Morris and Griffin) – 1, W. Beer; vhe, D. Thomas.

Three acres swedes – 1, Roger Morgan; 2, Jno. Parker; 3, R. H. Williams.

Two acres swedes – 1, Wm. Beer; 2, D. Thomas; 3, G. Spencer.

Acre marigolds – 1, W. Edwards; 2, W. Beer; 3, D. Thomas; vhe, Roger Morgan.

Half-an-acre of marigolds – 1, G. Turner, Llanvair; 2, W. Jenkins, Pentwyn, Mamhilad.

POULTRY.

Turkey – 1, Mrs t. Jenkkins, New Barn, Goytre; 2, T. Whitney, Ty Cooke.

Goose – 1, H. C. Knipe, Panty Pudding; 2, Mrs T. Morgan, kemeys.

Pair of ducks – 1, Mrs wm. Jenkins; 2, Mrs T. Jenkins;

Couple of fowls (large) – 1, Miss Nellie Morgan, Glanusk; 2, Miss Pugh, Upper Hendre.

Couple of fowls (small) – 1, Miss Parker, Kemeys; 2, Mrs T. Morgan, Parsonage Farm.

Two lbs. butter – 1, Miss Parker, Kemeys; 2, Miss Pugh, Upper Hendre, Llanover.

Three cheeses 25lb – 1, W. Morgan, Glanusk; 2, Miss Sarah Morgan, Glanusk.

Cottager’s garden – 1, Mrs Mathews, Kemeys.

PIGS.

Fat pig (Mr R. Jenkins) – 1, W. Walker, Ty Hir, Goytre; 2, George Stinchcombe.

Sow and pigs – 1, T. Morgan, Parsonage Farm; 2, F. Griffiths, kemeys.

BLOCK TEST.

Judging the weight of a live sheep – 1, W. Jeremiah, Cwmffrwdoer; 2 and 3, divided between Roger Morgan, Edwards (Noyadd), and Eli Poole, Llanbadoc.

FARM SERVANTS.

Indoor male servant – 1, John Hardwick, Wern farm, Goytre, 5 years and 4 months service.

The annual dinner was held in the evening in a large marquee. The president occupied the chair, and was supported by the Hon. Mrs Williams, the officers, judges, and a large company of agriculturalists of the district.

Baptisms.

Last week, a party of young people accompanied by some sisters and deacons of the Gara Baptist Church, journeyed into Upper Trosnant Baptist Church, Pontypool, where the solemn and impressive rites of believers baptism was performed by the recently ordained minister, Rev Havelock Roderick. After the reading of the Scriptures by Rev B. Davies, Pontnewynydd and prayer by Rev Rhys Davies, Griffithstown, the candidates, six young women and one young man were immersed upon confession of faith. The ceremony would have been performed at Goytre, but it was found the Baptistry at Saron needed extensive repairs before it could again be used.

November 4th – Harvest Thanksgiving St. Peter’s, Goytre.

The harvest thanksgiving services in connection with St. Peter’s Parish Church were held on Wednesday and Sunday, October 26^th and 30^th. The decorations were beautiful and in the truest taste. The festival began at 11 a.m. with the Holy Communion, when the Rev. H. J. Coachafer, M.A., rector of North Huish, Devonshire, was the celebrant, assisted by the rector, Rev. J Davies. The evening service was conducted by the Rector, the lessons being read by Mr. Codrington Crawshay. The sermon, based on Deut. xxxiii., 27–” The Eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms”–was preached by the Rev. H. J. Coachafer. On Sunday, at 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion was celebrated. There was Matins, Litany and Sermon at 11; children’s service was at 3 p.m.; and at 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. The preacher at 11 and 6.30 was the Rev. H. J. Coachafer. The anthem “O Worship the King,” was sung. The offertories during the festival were good.

November 18th – No licence for Dog.

Wm. Howells, wood turner, Goytre, was summoned for keeping a dog without a licence.–P.C. Edwards said that when he spoke to the defendant, he replied that he had not got a licence, and did not intend to get one.–A fine of 15s. was imposed.

December 2nd – For Sale

Few Tons Swedes at 18s. Per ton, on rail, Nantyderry. – R. Jenkins, Nantyderry.

December 16th – Goytre concert at Penpellenny school rooms.

On Thursday week , in Penpellenny Schoolroom,You a successful concert was given by the Royal Concert Party (Newport), under the direction and management of Mr Bert Taylor A.L.C.M. The “star” performer of the company was undoubtedly Miss Daisy Jones, a soprano who rendered with fine effect “Alone on the Raft,” “asthore,” and “Roses,” which were enthusiastically received by the audience, who called again and again for encores. Mr Maurice Marks (tenor) also came in for his share of applause. His “If I had the world to give” was exceptionally fine. Mr J. G. Welberg supplied the comic element, and the way he “did” “ the curate,” left nothing to be desired. Mr Charles L. Rollinson (who is also the secretary of the Party), posseses a rich baritone voice, and his songs always find favour. Concerted items by the Party were well rendered, and reflected much credit upon their manager, Mr Bert Taylor, who, with Miss G. Howard, provided the instrumental part of the entertainment. We are given to understand that the Party has been prevailed upon to give another concert in the district.

December 23rd – Parish affairs

Mr W Morgan presided over a meeting of the Goytre Parish Council.With regard to the suggested widening of the road near the church. Mr A. A. Williams (agent for the Hanbury estate),wrote that having lost the copy the Council sent him he would be glad if they would furnish him with another plan, showing the piece of ground which they required for the suggested improvements. The clerk was directed to send this. The Clerk also reported that the G.W.R. Company had metalled the two canal bridges complained of. With regard to the wall between the Walnut Tree and Black Beech, the water train which was diverted it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the District Council to settle who was responsible for directing the water into its proper course.

January 29th – Scab in Sheep
John Williams of Goytre, was charged of keeping sheep infected with scab, in a field insufficiently fenced.
Supt. McIntosh said he had warned defendant that there was danger of the sheep straying about the country and spreading the disease, on account of his fences being in a bad state;
The sheep belonged to Charles Jones but defendant, on whose land they were was responsible.
Defendant denied all knowledge of the sheep being infected.
Fined 20s

April 1st – Transfer of License
Mr Greenway made application for transfer of license of the Oak beerhouse, Goytre, from Thomas Smith to Thomas Arthur.
The applicant’s not giving notice to the superintendent and overseers, the application was not granted.
Application for Transfer of a License10th June.
Mr Greenway made application for the transfer of a license of the Oak public house at Goytrey.
Supt. M’Intosh said that a former application had been made, and he then made an objection to the transfer on the grounds that the applicant was not a sober man; and he was still of the same opinion.
Mr Greenway said that the applicant had bought the license from Smith and all he required was to sell until the license be out; and if he did not prove himself worthy of his position, then the license need not be renewed.
Col. Byrde said that the magistrates would incur a grave responsibility if they gave a license to a man against the advice of the superintendent.
Rev T. Evans, (rector of Goytre) had known the man for many years and there had been a growing improvement in his conduct for some time.

April 29th – The application was again refused. Griffithstown & Goitre
Lot 9: All that newly erected Dwelling House or Messuage, Shop, Offices, Yard and Premises, the whole containing by measurements 394 square yards [more or less] situate in the Parish of Goitre, on the side of the Turnpike Road leading from Pontypool to Abergavenny and known by the name of the Goitre Shop and now in the occupation of Messrs David Jones and David Brunt Jones or their under-tenants.
This Lot is sold subject to a Mortgage, the amount of which will be disclosed at the sale, or previously on application to the Vendor’s Solicitor and to the reservation of the minerals [if any] thereunder, and is held under a lease for an unexpired term of 96 years at a rental of £3 6s.
Waite & Son: Auctioneers.

June 3rd – Dog License Offences
Before Col. H. Byrde, E.J. Phillips esq. & Rev T. Evans

John Rosser was charged with keeping a dog without a license on 21st April.
Defendant pleaded he thought he had a license. Mr Bolger said that Mr Rosser had always taken his license out; except in the present year; he had no doubt that Mr Rosser’s statement was true, but the explanation had already gone before the Commissioners, and they ordered this prosecution.
Fined 25s. The Bench agreed to recommend a still further reduction in this fine to the Commissioners.

Henry Crump was charged with a similar offence, defendant did not appear.
Mrs Crump appeared and handed in a license dated the 18th April; the information was laid on the 17th.
Fined 25s.

John A Morgan was charged with a similar offence. Defendant pleaded guilty but it was through neglect and not with intention to defraud the Revenue.

Wm. Yorath was charged with a like offence, defendant did not appear. Thomas Edwards proved the service and also the charge.
Fined 25s.

July 1st – A Young Hopeful
Thomas Brown, a juvenile was charged with stealing a quantity of bread and cheese the property of Mr. T. Jenkins, Goytre on the 22nd inst.
Elizabeth Lewis deposed that the prisoner took the bread and cheese from the dairy.
Supt. McIntosh said defendant’s father did not take care of him; he lay about in pigs cots and out houses and was fed by anyone who would give him food.
The prisoner in answer to the Bench said his father had turned him out of doors.
Sentenced to 14 days hard labour.

August 24th – Alleged Well Poisoning at Goytre
The Chairman wished to call the attention of the Superintendent of Police to a proclamation the address of which “Town Hall, Pontypool,” had led to the supposition that it had the authority of this Court, and he wished it to be understood that this was not the case.
Mr Phillips was taken unawares, not having known anything of the matter till he had heard it from the chairman.
Mr McIntosh, “shall I publicly explain to you? my office is in the Town Hall.”
After a few more remarks, in which the word “diabolical” was quoted from the proclamation.
Mr McIntosh said he could give an explanation if they required it, and continued “Am I to explain now.”
The Chairman:
“You had better defer the explanation.”
Later on during the sitting the magistrate retired and invited Mr McIntosh into their private room.
On the magistrate’s return into court, the Chairman, {Col. Byrde} said that having ascertained that the bill was issued under instruction there could be no doubt the superintendent was quite justified in issuing the bill, and no reflection could be cast upon him.

August 26th – Nantyderry
Within 5 minutes walk of the Railway Station
Sale of household Furniture & Blacksmith’s Tools &c.
Messrs Phillpot and Wingfield
Have been favoured with instruction from Mr John Morgan, Blacksmith, Nantyderry, to offer, by PUBLIC AUCTION, during the ensuing month [upon the premises, as above], the whole of his;
Neat and substantial
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Blacksmith’s Tools &c VIZ:
Iron and Wood Bedstead, feather and millpuff beds, washstand and dressing tables,kitchen utensils &c.
BLACKSMITH’S TOOLS:
Vices, vice tools, blacksmith’s bellows, anvils, a large quantity of new and old iron, files, wedges, blocks &c
HOUSE, SHOP & PREMISES TO BE LET WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
Auctioneers Offices:
Market House Chambers, Pontypool:

August 26th – Police Court – Charge of Assault and Trespass
John Brewer farmer was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Howard at Nantyderry on the 14th inst.
Defendant pleaded not guilty. Mr Gardner appeared for complainant.
Complainant deposed that she lived at Nantyderry; on the 14th she was leasing (gleaning) a field of Mr Heath’s; Mr Brewer was the succeeding tenant to Mr Heath, who had given her permission to lease the field; Brewer came to her in the field; she had some leasing in a bag and some out of the bag; he took the leasing that was outside, put it under his arm saying it was his; she claimed it and took hold of it; he pulled it away, then knocked her down; she got up again and tried to get the corn; he asked them who gave them permission to gather the leasings; he called them scamps and other filthy names; he called his men into the field, and told them to shake the corn out of their bags; one of the men did so.
Defendant said that Mrs Howard and others were trespassing; when they saw him they ran out of the field.
Elizabeth Bowen, a little girl deposed that she was leasing in Mr Heath’s field with his permission; saw Mrs Howard and Brewer in the field; Brewer knocked her with his fist and called her filthy names; Brewer took witness’s leasings off her; came with his man and told him to fling Mrs Howards wheat about, he did so.
Enoch Heath, Raglan, said he was the brother of the late tenant; purchased the crop off him and left four stooks in the field to keep possession; the tenancy was a February taking when his brother came there; gave the farm up on 25th Dec, and claimed part of the crop; he gave these people leave to lease; Brewer was entitled to every five stooks; and witness took the sixth; he left Mr Brewer’s stooks and his own on the ground.
In answer to the Bench; the only corn on the ground was his, which he left there in order to claim the leasings.
By Mr Gardner: as far as he had the power, he had given the parties leave to lease, and they were there with his permission.
George Howard and Elizabeth Howard were now placed in the dock, charged with trespass on the property of John Brewer on the 14th inst; Defendant pleaded not guilty.
Brewer deposed that on Friday night Heath went into the field and took what he liked, leaving nothing but his, (witness’s) corn on the field; defendants were in his field on the following Monday.
Both cases were dismissed on the ground there being no justification and the parties summoned to pay costs.

October 21st – Kiln Farm Goytrey – Near Llanover

11/2 miles from Nantyderry 4 miles from Abergavenny.
Messrs Waite & Son
Have been instructed by Mr John Turner who is leaving the neighbourhood, to SELL by AUCTION on Thursday October 26th 1876 on the premises as above, the whole of his
Farming Stock
Implements, Hay, Straw, Fodder
Household Furniture and effects
Comprising: 9 tons of fodder, 5 tons hay, quantity of wheat, rick of barley straw, quantityof wheat straw, 5 sacks of seed potatoes &c.
Implements:
Waggon, cart, long, short and G.O. harness, saddle, Ransome’s wheel plough, iron harrows, turnip pulper, turnip scuffler, chaff engine, corn bins, ladder, grindstone, quantity of hurdles, iron boiler, pikes and rakes, beehouse and hive of bees, wash tubs, pigs trough, &c. &c.
Stock:
1 Mare in foal. Several ewes, and quantity of poultry.
Dairy Utensils:
Cheese Press, 2 churns, tubs, vats, pails, dishes and pans
Household Furniture:
Mahogany and oak tables and chest of drawers, prime feather beds, bolsters and pillows, mattresses, iron and wooden bedsteads, bedding, mahogany 8 day clock, barometer, writing desk, chairs and other sundry useful household requisites too numerous to mention:
Luncheon at 10; sale at 11 sharp;
Clarence Street, Pontypool
19th October 1896

January 4th – Goytre Village Hall

Goytre Village Hall committee held a poultry whist drive at Usk Memorial Hall, when the Christmas draw resulted: 2236 Strachan, Raglan; 10282 Stanley, Southampton; 14675 Price, Trevethin; 14589 Halliday, Croesyceiliog; 6182 Laramy, Griffithstown; 12455 Davies, BNS; 14725 Collins, Nantyderry; 6006, Strangward, Pontypool; 3595 Spence, Blaenavon; 11270 Hughes, Blaenavon; 4432 Gulliver, Goytre; 14303 Bath, Goytre; 5359 Rosser, Cwmtillery; 13707 Hemphill, Crickhowell; 13792 Price, Crickhowell; 4304 Price, Little Mill; 11812 D. Casey, Pontypool; 14029 Jones, Newport; 4175 Lucas, Pontypool; 12347 Watling, Southampton; 24126 Jenkins, Nantyderry; 5601 Pritchard, BNS; 3270 Askey, Pontypool; 2412 Cook, Pontnewydd; 14790 King, Abertillery; 5469 Jones, Panteg; 9585 Henderson, Usk; 11912 Powell, Goytre; 10644 Jones, Goytre; 13141 McCarthy, Goytre; 8409 Howells, Monmouth; 8197 Brant, Llanover; 11280 Price, Blackwood.

House for sale – GOYTRE

(Midway between Abergavenny and Pontypool, 2 miles from British Nylon Spinners)
A modern detached Bungalow in this popular residential district and situated on the newly developed PARKLANDS ESTATE with hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, etc. All main services. Power points all rooms. Garage. Lawn and garden. R.V. £22 Freehold.
Full particulars from the Agents Messrs BUNNING & RUSSELL, Estate agent, WAVERLEY CHAMBERS, Tel. PONTYPOOL 39.

January 18th – Goytre Women’s Institute

January meeting at the village school was presided over by Mrs Swinnerton.
Mr Stephan Jung gave a most interesting and enjoyable talk about hairdressing and brought along three of this charming models to demonstrate the latest techniques and Styles practiced in his salons.
He complimented British women on the care they took with their hair, which he said was much better groomed than that of women on the Continent.
Tea hostesses were Mrs A. Bath, Mrs Cook, and Mrs A. Davies.
Mrs O. Morgan had a lucky evening winning the box of chocolates in the raffle and the prize for the prettiest plate in the competition.

February 1st – Did not declare earnings.

A Goytre man, Ronald Henry Edwards, of Frondeg, was fined a total of £20 at Pontypool at Pontypool Magistrate’s Court on Friday for obtaining unemployment benefit on two occasions when in fact he was a self-employed as a window cleaner.
In court Edwards, who was said to have had many previous convictions, said he thought he was allowed to earn up to £2 without having to declare it.

February 8th – Penperlleni Man narrowly avoided crash

FACE-TO-FACE with a grey Jaguar car approaching him on the wrong side of the road, a Goytre journalist, Owen James, of Penperlleni House, drove his sports car on the grass verge to avoid a collision.
Abergavenny magistrates last week fined the driver of the Jaguar, David Ian Kyle Morgan (23), of Newtown, £10 for driving without due care and attention. His licence was endorsed and he was ordered to pay £1/10/5 costs.
A charge of dangerous driving against Morgan was dismissed.

James told the court that he was driving towards Abergavenny at about 50-55 mph, or “possibly a little more.”

As he approached a bend he saw the Jaguar alongside a bus, in the process of overtaking it.

“I realised there was not much chance of the Jaguar stopping,” he went on, “although I had braked fairly hard.

“I swerved on to the grass verge. If I had done my duty I would have reported the incident, but I intended to do nothing about it.

VERGE SAVED BANG

“I avoided a collision because there was a verge. If there had not been one there would have been an almighty bang.”

Inspector Wilfred Evans said that on Christmas Eve a queue of vehicles headed by a double-decker bus was travelling towards Pontypool.

Near a left-hand band at Porthmawr Lodge Morgan pulled out to overtake the other vehicles and a sports car coming the other way had to drive onto the grass verge.

Other drivers in the queue told the court that Jaguar moved out to overtake on the apex of the bend. When the Jaguar was alongside the bus it was completely blocking the road and the sports car had to swerve violently to avoid a head on collision.

Mr J. C. Prole, for Morgan, submitted that the cause of the incident was the speed at which the sports car was driven.

February 22nd – Late Mr J. W. Shepherdson (In Obituaries)

March 8th – Local Estates – Mrs Constance Robinson

Mrs Constance Robinson, of The Nurseries, Nantyderry, formerley of The Highway, Panteg, wife of Bernard C. Robinson, electrical engineer, died on November 22 leaving £795 gross, £745 net. Probate has been granted to her husband, of the same address, the sole executor.

April 12^{th –} Goytre VPA stage seventh Spring show

This year’s arctic winter had a noticeable effect on the number of entries for the Goytre Village Produce Association’s seventh spring Show, But although there were less entries than in previous years, standard of the exhibits was very high, particularly in the children’s section.

The judges for the show, which was held at the Goytre Arms clubroom, were: Industrial, Miss C. Phillips; children’s, Miss N. Mortimer; horticultural, Mr C. Jenkins, all of Usk VPA.

HORTICULTURAL SECTION

Daffodils, or narcissi, anyone variety in 7” pot, Mrs R. Burgess, Mrs J. Rees; daffodils, or narcissi, any one variety in 6” pot, novice class, Graham Owen, A. O. Morris; daffodils or narcissi, any one variety grown in bowl not exceeding 10” diameter, A. E. Messenger; bowl of tulips, Mrs R. Burgess, Mrs Lambert; one hyacinth in bowl, novice class, Graham Owen, A. O. Morris; three hyacinths in bowl, Mrs J. Simmons, Mrs W. Owen; vase of cut daffodils or narcissi, A. E. Messenger, Mrs R. Burgess; pot of cyclamen, no entries; flowering plant of any kind in pot, A. E. Messenger, Mrs C. F. Lewis; pot a azalea, A. E. Messenger, foliage plant in pot, A. E. Messenger;

three kinds of root vegetables, three of each, Graham Owen, Mrs lambert; twelve brussels sprouts, Gordon Vimpany, A. E. Messenger; apple, 5 culinary, 5 dessert, Gordon Vimpany, A. E. Messenger, Certificate and voucher, A. E. Messenger.

INDUSTRIAL SECTION

Fruit cake, Mrs D. V. Morris, Mrs W. A. Jenkins, Mrs E. James; Victoria sponge, Mrs J. Simmons, Mrs Willson, Mrs D. V. Morris; loaf of home-made white bread, any shape, Mrs R. K.Dibble, Mrs W. A. Jenkins; 12 Welsh cakes, D. V. Morris, Mrs W. A. Jenkins; 1lb. jar lemon curd, Mrs L. Owen, Mrs R. K. Dibble; 1lb. jar marmalade, Mrs R. K. Dibble, Mrs J. H. Bath; 1lb. jar blackcurrant jam, Mrs L. Owen, Mrs D. V. Morris; cold sweet, Mrs D. V. Morris, Mrs Willson; miniature floral decoration, 4” overall, Mrs J. Simmons, Mrs D. V. Morris; container of spring flowers for frontal effect, not to exceed 2′, Mrs R. K. Dibble, Mrs R. Burgess; any garment, double knitting, Mrs Thomas, Mrs J. A. Bath; matinee coat, knitted, mrs Meadowcroft, Mrs R. K. Dibble; six hen’s eggs, tinted, Gordon Vimpany, Mrs W. A. Jenkins; bottle of home-made wine, Mrs D. V. Morris, Mrs R. K. Dibble; certificate, Mrs J. Simmons.

CHILDRENS SECTION

Bulb in pot or bowl, age under 15, Richard James, Anthea Kimber; freehand drawing, black and white, age 11 and under 15, fairground scene, Timothy Fielding, Glyn Price; freehand drawing, coloured, age 7 to 10, village scene in Goytre, Irene Kimber, Michael Way; nursery rhyme or fairy tale, illustrated, under 7, no entries; six fancy cakes, under 15, Robert Willson, Judith Sturley; craft work, age under 11, not kits, Janet Bath, G. Gulliver; craft work, agents Mrsmrsover 11 and under 15, not kits, Clive Litten.

Other prizes: M. J. Webley, Simon Mason, G. Owen, Brooks, Stan Pring, Mrs Bryan, Dick BNS Sybil, Mrs Cleaver, Mrs James,, Thompson, Mrs Sturley, Mrs j. Conway, Mrs F. Messenger, G. Davies, Cueson, Martin, Miss H. Messenger.

The organisers wish to thank the ladies who served refreshments and all who made this event possible.

April 15th 

Susan Draper

SUSAN DRAPER, 13-years-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Draper, of Belfont, Newtown, Goytre, is pictured with the Ivor Screen challenge cup and plaque presented to her on winning the juvenile champion solo at the Abertillery Orpheus Eisteddfod. Susan attends Abersychan Grammar/Technical School and is a pupil of Madam May Lucas.

Goytre Youth says: “I hate bluebottles”

When told by a police officer to turn off a transistor radio set, a Goytre youth replied: “I hate bluebottles,” Pontypool magistrates were told on Friday.

Raymond Geoffrey Webb, an 18-years-old sawmill worker from Frondeg, was fined £2 for using obscene language and £3 for playing the wireless set on the road at night.

PC R. Morgan said he saw Webb leave a cafe with the radio turned on. He told him to turn it off and Webb replied: “I hate bluebottles.”

Webb was asked again to turn it off, and he did so he said: “I will do it again and you won’t stop me.” As he went away he made use of several obscene expressions.

April 26^th

Goytre Wedding

The marriage took place at St. Peter’s Church, Goytre, of Thomas Anderson, only son of Mrs T. A. Inglis and the late Mr T. Anderson Inglis, of Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, and Margaret Jean, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kennedy of “Chadstowe,” Goytre. The Rev. A. L. Davies officiated, and the organist was Mr L. Chard.

The bride wore a full-length gown of crystal satin. Her veil was held in place by a circlet headdress and she carried a spray of multi-coloured freesias and maiden-hair fern.

Bridesmaids, Miss June Veronica Kennedy (sister) and miss Jean Hiddleson Inglis (sister of the groom), wore flame coloured short dresses and carried sprays of lillies-of-the-valley and maiden-hair fern. The flower girl, Ann Inglis, carried a posy of mixed anemones.

The bride’s mother wore a biscuit-shade two-piece with light brown accessories; the groom’s mother a navy blue two-piece suit with matching accessories.

Best man was Mr George Stewart, who (like the bridegroom) is an officer in the Merchant Navy. Ushers were Messrs G. Kennedy, B. Edwards and B. Davenne.

Reception at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny. Honeymoon in Cornwall. The bride travelled in a pale green dress under a dark green coat with brown accessories.

Photo by William Tribe, Ltd., Raglan.

May 17^th

Usk Sawmills assault: Goytre youth fined.

19-years-old Goytre youth claimed at Usk Court that the chair on which he had been sitting in a sawmill canteen was set alight after a workmate had tipped over a portable fire.

The youth, Raymond Geoffrey Webb, unemployed, of Frondeg, denied that he afterwards struck the other man and threatened him with a stick.

The magistrates found him guilty of assaulting and beating David John Jones, of Wellesley House, New Market Street, Usk, and fined him £2.

Jones, a sawyer, told the magistrates he was sitting in the canteen with a sandwich in one hand and a cup of tea in the other when Webb pushed the fire, built in a milk churn, towards him.

“he kept on pushing the churn, so I put my foot against it and it tipped over, but not in the direction of Webb. He jumped up and struck me three or four times and then picked up a stick and said; ‘I will mark you for life’.”

CHAIR ALIGHT

Webb said jones kept pushing the churn towards him and he pushed it back. It eventually fell over and the fire set his chair alight.

“I jumped up and warned him, but I did not hit him,” he told the court.

His brother Keith John Webb, also of Frondeg, Goytre, said Jones was not struck, but he threw a cup of tea over Webb and called him outside after the accident.

The chairman, Mr A. D. Pollock, told Webb: “There may have been some provocation, but you are a young man and you must learn to keep your hands to yourself.”

May 31^st  Mr J. H. Goode, Goytre (In Obituaries)

July 5^th  Capel-Ed keep Scripture trophy

The William Williams Memorial Shield for the most successful Sunday School in the pontypool and District Union in the annual Scripture examination was retained by the holders, Capel Ed, Goytre, with 89.85 per cent.

They were followed by Crane Street, 88.4 per cent; Hafodrynys 86.7 per cent; Twyn, Usk, 83.3 per cent.

Certificates were presented at Hafodrynys (where Mr Michael Gregory presided and the Rev. A. J. Frost gave an address) and Pontypool (where the president, Mr Frost, presided and the Rev. A. E. Jones gave the address and presented the prizes).

Key to detailed results: Merchants Hill MH; Crane Street CS; Capel Ed CE; Zion Hill ZH; Griffithstown Methodist GM; Twyn, Usk T; Hafodrynys H; Penygarn P; Griffithstown Baptist GB; Nicholas Street NS.

Teachers’ division II: Colwyn Tovey (H); Ernest Lewis (GM).

Young people’s A: Dianne Meredith (P), Roger Essex (CE), Pamela Carne (P).

Senior Division D: Vauna Jones (T), Horace Norris (GB), Christine Southern (H), Eileen Johns (H).

Senior division B: Barbara Davies (GB), Patricia Lake (GB), Linda……

July 19^th

Goytre Church memorial to General Rees

A PLAQUE at St Peter’s Church, Goytre, to the memory of the late Major-General Thomas Wynford Rees of Goytre Hall,–commander of the 19th (“Dagger”) division of the Indian Army which captured the fort at Mandalay in March 1945–was dedicated by the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Edwin Morris, on Monday.

A Union Jack which was run up after the fort been taken by the 19th division was used to drape the plaque.

Major-General “Pete” Rees died in 1959 the age of 61. He was 17 when he joined the Army during the First World War, and became a captain in the Welsh Regiment gaining the DSC and MC.

He also fought in the frontier wars of North West India, where he was mentioned in dispatches.

After his retirement in 1948 he became the first manager of the Cwmbran Development Corporation and many Corporation members were present at Monday’s service. Also present were officers of The Welch Regiment and Boy Scouts. Major-General Rees was scout commissioner until shortly before his death.

Wedding Evans – Williams

At St Peter’s Church, Goytre, by the Rev. A. L. Davies, Raymond, younger son of Mr and Mrs T. J . Evans, Cilfeigan Bungalow, Llanbadoc, and Patricia, only daughter of Mr and Mrs S. E. Williams, Refreshment Rooms, Nantyderry. The bride wore a full-length gown, with train of white brocade. Her bouffant veil was held in place by a crystal coronet, and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Bridesmaid, Miss Elizabeth Jenkins (cousin), in a full-length gown of lemon nylon, with matching head-dress and gloves. She carried a posy of sweet peas. Best man, Mr R Cornish; groomsmen, Messrs N. Evans and B. Williams. The bride’s

mother wore a matching coat and sheath dress of slate-grey lace, with white accessories; the groom’s mother a brown silk suit with matching accessories. Both wore corsages of orchids. Reception at the BNS Sports and Social Club. Honeymoon in Torquay, the bride travelling in a matching dress and coat of French blue and white, with white accessories.–Photograph by Romley Marney, FRSA, Abergavenny.

August 9 – ‘One-arm bandit’ illegally used for private gain

A 47-years-old Goytre cafe proprietor, who allowed a “one-arm bandit” to be used on his premises, was fined £3 at Pontypool on Friday for an offence against the new Betting and Gaming Act.
The magistrates were told that the case was the first of its kind in Pontypool and the second in Monmouthshire.
Peter Bernard Carpenter, of Bryn View, Penperlleni, was charged with allowing gaming by means of a machine to be used for private gain on premises known as pete’s Coffee Bar, to which the public had access.

A Cardiff man, Gerry Wass (45), of Southey Street, who rented the machine to Carpenter, was also fined £3 for causing the machine to be on the premises. He pleaded guilty.

Prosecuting, Mr Lawrence Allen said that PC R. Morgan saw the machine in a corner of the main public room of the cafe which was much frequented by teenagers.

Carpenter told the officer he thought it was all right to have the machine in his cafe, and said he had seen six similar machines in another cafe. He added that the gaming machine had been on the premises for only two days.

Wass, when interviewed at Little Mill police station, said he did not think that Carpenter was allowed to have a machine on his premises.

CONFISCATION POSSIBLE

Mr Allen told the magistrates that the prosecution could apply for the machine to be confiscated, but they were not doing so in this case.

“If this sort of offence continues in the county the prosecution will not take such a lenient view in the future,” he said.

In court Carpenter said the machine was only on his premises for two days before the police removed it. They had not told him it was illegal.

Wass had nothing to say.
The chairman, Lt-Col. H. Hughes, MBE, told the men: “It must be made quite clear that this is a new Act and as it becomes better known heavier penalties will be inflicted in such cases.”

August 23rd – Late Mr Josiah Owen (In Obituaries)

Goytre man was unfit to have charge of a car

After being taken home by a man who found him slumped forward in a car, a Goytre man was seen by a special constable staggering back to the vehicle.
Pontypool magistrates were told this on Friday when Bryn Edwards (29), a ward orderly, of The Caravan, Ty-Coch, Goytre, pleaded guilty to being drunk in charge of a motor car.
He was fined £25, disqualified from driving for a year and his license was endorsed.
Mr Laurence Allen, prosecuting, said that at about 4:40 pm on July 10 a Mr James of Goytre was driving his car towards his home when he saw a large black car blocking the roadway.

Mr James saw Edwards sitting in the car with his head dropping forward and his eyes half closed. He shook him and after while Edwards woke.
Mr James then asked if he could move the car and Edwards pulled the starter but it would not work.
The two men then pushed the car to the side and Mr James took Edwards home because he thought he was ill.
Later, a special constable saw Edwards coming back towards the car. He was staggering about then got into the vehicle and tried to start it.
The constable spoke to Edwards who said he had had a few drinks. He had to be helped out of the car, then supported when standing.

TEARFUL ENTREATY

Edwards was put in the constables car and when told he was being taken to the police station he began to cry and pleaded not to be taken there.
He was seen by other police officers, who soon came to the conclusion That he was “well away,” said Mr Allen. Tests were made and they showed Edwards had taken at least the equivalent of 6 1/2 pints of beer or 12 1/2 single whiskeys.
Mr Peter Bishop, defending said that that at the time of the offence Edwards was suffering from a nervous complaint and was under the doctor.
On the day in question he had received his National Health Insurance payment and he went to the post office to cash the order. He did not remember going to a public house, but did recall drinking.
The treatment for his nervous complaint included a tonic, and the combination of lack of food, drugs and drink had disastrous results.
Mr Bishop added that the car would not have worked anyway, because of a fault in the wiring.

August 30^th

Jalopy racing thrills at Goytre

More than 2000 people turned up at the Goytree horticultural show, fete and jalopy race meeting on Saturday, and ensured the success of the event.
It also brought the fete committee nearer to the £8000 target they have set to build a new village hall in place of the one which was destroyed by fire three years ago.
The past two years over £4000 has been raised by various events and the Ministry of Education have promised to grant towards the new hall.

Land for the building has already been purchased, and if everything continues as a present it is hoped that the money will be raised before the end of the year.

The Rev. Gordon Lang, well-known television personality and former MP, opened the fete and was introduced by Mrs T Wynford Rees, president of the fete committee.
As well as the horticultural show and jalopy races there were side-shows, a barbecue and a fancy dress carnival, and on display were a scale model and plans of the proposed new hall.
The fete Queen, Miss Janet Hayes, was crowned by Mrs Rees and in attendance were court ladies Patricia Evans, Sally Arthur, Jill Askew, Christine Meadowcroft, Teresa Jones and Kathryn Jones, together with pages Alton Jenkins, Kevin Starmore and Wayne Jenkins.
Winners of the fancy dress competition were: 1. Shirley Knox (mail robbery); 2. Gail Elsley (Robin Hood); 3. Richard Meadowcroft (Yogi Bear); 4. Jane Topham (witch).

JALOPY WINNERS

In the jalopy meeting there were 51 competitors in five events.

Results:

Up to 1,300 c.c.: 1, G. Richardson (Caerleon); 2, M. Powell (Hereford); 3, A. J. Powell (Abergavenny).

Over 1,300 c.c.: 1, A. G. Davies (Clydach); 2, B. Limb (Ledbury); 3, D. Allen (Mitcheldean).

Not having won a prize before, up to 1,300 c.c.: 1, C. Thomas (Usk); 2, W. Millard (Newent); 3, H. Duggan (Grosmont). Over 1,300 c.c.: 1, J. Harris (Mardy); 2, D. Allen (Mitcheldean); 3, V. Price (Clyro).

Women: 1, Mrs J. Orchard (Newbridge); 2, Mrs J. Millard (Newent); 3, Mrs D. Evans (Mordifford).

FLOWER SHOW

Chief awards in the flower show were:

Rose bowl for the competitor living in Goytre with the highest points: E. F. Draper.

Silver cup for highest points: A. E. Messenger.

Rose bowl for the highest points in industrial classes: Mrs V. Jones.

Girl under 15 with most points: M. J. Davies. Boy under 15 with most points: Robin Langdon.

Bronze medal for best collection of vegetables: A. E. Messenger.

Blue ribbon for best vegetable exhibit: A. E. Messenger. Certificate of merit for the next best: E. F. Draper.

Certificate of merit for best fruit exhibit: A. E. Messenger.

Diplomas for best flower exhibits: R. Maisey and E. F. Draper.

Bronze medal for best exhibit in industrial classes: Mrs D. V. Morris.

September 27^th

Goytre Gardeners

Goytre VPA at their annual meeting (Mrs W. Rees presiding) elected the following officers: Chairman, Mr A. O. Morris; vice-chairman and secretary, Mr J. Lambert; assistant secretary, Mrs M. Shorthouse; treasurer, Mr B. Meadowcroft; Committee, Messrs Shorthouse, Vimpany, Dawson, Harper, Mesdames Lambert and Wilson. Meetings are held monthly. The topic for October 3 is “General pruning.”

November 22nd

Goytre Womens Institute

November’s meeting was held in the new classroom at the village school. Our membership has increased so much this year that we all welcome the extra space and enjoy our new surroundings.

Mr F. Griffiths of Chepstow talked about “colour in the home.”

There was a record entry of twenty-nine for the cherry cake competition. Mrs Hilary Thomson kindly judged, and after giving some expert advice awarded the first three prizes to mrs draper, Mrs V. Harris and Mrs Welsh.

A lovely bowl of Christmas flowering bulbs was raffled and won by Mrs John Whittingham.

Tea hostesses: Mesdames Thompson, Whittingham, Wilding and Williams.