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New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4289, 23 February 1901, Page 5 (Supplement)

The Duke of Beaufort- has decided to sell his Monmouthshire seat, the celebrated Troy House, together with tne ruins of Monmouth Castle, which has come down to him from John of Gaun . This picturesqque rum is all that remains of a favourite residence ot Uia John of Gaunt, time honoured Lancaster,” and stands, it is believed, on the site of an ancient British fortress. Iroy House contains a cradle in which Hem J of Monmouth was rocked, as well as the suit of armour worn by him at Agincourt. The property came into possession of Henry, first Duke of Beaufort, towards the dose of the seventeenth century, for the family is descended from John of Gaunt and Catherine SW Jenerai Sir George Dighy-BarUer, who came away from Bermuda, some months ago. but nominally retains the Governorship of that colony, so that Lord Roberts may bo able*to nominate one of his deserving generals for the post presently, will now' soon be relieved of it, according to rumour. It is said that the post Is to be given to Sir Charles Warren. The salary is no large, but. the climate is one of. the best in the world, and since Hamilton has become a fasionable resort of our American cousins, the little eolony has grown into a very pleasant.place or residence for one in the position of Governor and commander-in-chief. ■ There is a small hamlet called Sa.ro in the Isle of Thanet, the squire of which, was formerly a Mr John xloinjau. “non the altar cloth in the church was ie monogram I.H.S. An aged xubab1 1 1C Un 1.-nnur f fl/J TTI Ofl lIITI le monogram . ant was asked if he knew the meaning f these letters. “Why, m course, I oes,” he replied, “it is John. Holman, quire/ What else can it bet