Abergavenny Chronicle

I RED CROSS SALE. I I To the Editor of the Abergavenny Chronicle." I DEAR SIR,—Will you kindly allow us a small space in your valuable paper to thank eyervonc who contributed in any way to the success of the above Sale, which took place on the 9th, 10th and nth April, and which realized the splendid sum Of f 976 15s 6d (particulars given below). Tre were so many helpers and donors that it is quite impossible to give a list of names, but every donation has been acknowledged. Each school in the town sent its contribution, and the various branches in the outlying districts, in- cluding Govilon, Llanthony, Llanellen, Llan- ddewi Rhyddercli, Llantilio Crossenny, Pandy, Raglan and Usk, contributed most liberally, Expenses amounting to J-16 3s tJd were kindly defrayed by Lady Herbert of Coldbrook. The list of stall-holders, etc has already been' given in a previous issue of your paper Yours faithfully, MAY MARSH, S. A. H. PEGLER, Hon. Sees. Stalls :—Silver and Lace, £ 239 25 od Brook- field Stall, including Jumble Sale, ^136 135 7d Jewellery, ^67 is oM China, £ 65 18s Iod; Baskets, &c £ 62 8s 2d Produce, /50 3s io"d Books and, Pictaxes, 3s yl Intermediate Girls' School, £ 34 14s Bran Tul), 3s qcl Fortune Telling, £ 3 11s Teas, £ 31 155 Auction Sales, ,{29 3s 6d. Tombola, 11 lIS. 6d. Houpla, £1 18s. l. Ilrograiii,,i,,Cs and Chairs, £ 4 os. 3d. Merry Thoughts (Town Hall and Llantilio Crossenny), £ 34 15S. id. Mr. and Mrs. Hobbes' Entertainment, ^33 is. d Sale of Lamb given by Mr. S. Ruther, £ 8 4s. 6d. Door Money and Tickets, £40 15s. 6d. Dona- tions (otiier than those received by stall-holders t and allocated to the respective stalls), £09 ins. Total, £ 976 15s. 6d.

OVER £ 100,033 RAISED AT ABERGAVENNY. War Weapons Week at Abergavenny closed on Tuesday night, and the final result shows that £ 100,105 was raised. Of this sum £ 90,052, it will be remembered, was raised on Tank Day, Wednesday, July 3rd. The Tank Day effort almost exhausted Abergavenny's resources, but something over £ 2,000 was invested during the remainder of the week. Tuesday, the last day of the effort, had been called Farmers' Day, and it was felt that if the agriculturists in the ex- tensive rural district round Abergavenny would only help according to their ability, the day's takings might have compared favourably with the previous total. Mr. J. B. Walford (chair- man of the Special Coniinitt* ee) and others I addressed the farmers in the Cattle Market during the day and appealed to them to do their duty in lending their money to the country at a I good rate of interest. Special bills had also been issued appealing to farmers. The result, how- ever, was disappointing, and, generally speaking, those who did subscribe were the few who had done their bit on the occasion of the previous appeals. In spite of this lethargy, however, Abergavenny has succeeded in raising nearly 41 times its quota of £ 22,500. FINAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. I The final meeting of the Abergavenny Tant and War Weapons Week Committee was held on Wednesday night, Mr. J. B. Walford presiding. It was decided that a small profit on the sale of the programmes should be given to the Cadets. The total raised during the week was reported 4 to be £ 100,105 i2s. 6d., but Mr. Alfred Williams (secretary of the Special Committee) expressed a doubt as to whether Abergavenny had received credit for all the sums invested through the Bank of England. It was decided that the correct total should be ascertained from headquarterq, Salisbury Square, by way of confirmation, and that information should be asked as to the amounts subscribed by (a) the general public; (b) the banks and insurance companies. It was I also felt that some recognition should be accorded Abergavenny for having more than quadrupled its total by the naming of some weapon of war after the town. In connection with the proceedings on Tank Day, the Committee wish to thank the Mayor and, Corporation, the Volunteers, wounded soldiers, the matron of Maindiff Court Hospital, Mrs. Solly-Flood and Mr. Evans, Herefordshire House, for conveying wounded soldiers from Maindiff Firemen, Girls' Intermediate School, Grammar School, Elementary scholars, speakers at the Tank and the Market, Frogmore-street Baptist Church Mrs. Davies, Hereford-road, for loan of shop in Frogmore-street; Abergavenny Glee Society and vocalists Corporation employees, the Borough Surveyor (Mr. Mansfield), Mr. W. M. Chadwick and Mr. Montague Harris, Brook-* field Red Cross Workers; Mr. A. J. Duck, for marshalling the procession the Coliseum pro- prietors and the manager, Mr. W. H. Waller. /The Committee are also indebted to Mr. Walford for the able way in which he presided over the deliberations of the Committee and the whole- hearted manner in which he assisted in this special effort, also to Mr. Alfred Williams for the energy and enthusiasm he displayed as secretary of the movement.

j Field's Fountain Pen inks neither clog or corrode the pen 6d. each.-M. Morgan & Co. 's, Chronicle Office. I

I MUNICIPAL MEMS. EXTRACTS FROM TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES. [I The following arc extracted from the minutes of the various Committees passed by the Town Council. at their last meeting :— Gas Works Wall. The Gas Committee further considered this matter and having satisfied themselves that no provision existed in the agreement for the carry- ing out of the repairs to the wall, other than by the Corporation, they recommended the Council to have the work immediately put in hand by the Surveyor. The only provision in the agreement for repairs to the wall by the builder is for a period of six months after completion of the work. Works Foreman. The Gas Manager made application to the Committee for Mr. J. James, fitter, to be ap- pointed Works foreman, and same was agreed to subject to an agreement setting forth the terms of the appointment being entered into. Repairs to Retorts. The Manager reported that in accordance with the arrangement made with Messrs. Drakes Ltd., Mr. James, the fitter, was taking down the old retorts at the Works. Coal Test The Manager submitted result of coal test (Mynyddislwyn through coal), which was con- sidered satisfactory, and it was resolved to pur- chase 1,000 tons. Water Supply to the Allotments. I A letter was read to the Allotments Committee from Mr. Gething, stating he had visited the new allotments adjoining the Fairfield, and was of opinion that the water, supply was very de- ficient, and with a view of giving a better supply he was prepared to bear the cost of laying pipes on the surface.. The Committee discussell the matter and expressed their appreciation of Mr. Gething's offer, and as the work would not entail much expense they considered it should be undertaken by the Council and proceeded with as soon as possible, and that a reply to this effect be, sent Mr. Gething. I Security ot Tenure. I The Committee considered the question oi I security of tenure to the allotment holders and I decided to do their utmoet in the matter. Clerical Work. I The Committee resolved to grant a sum of ?2 2S. to Mr. Alec Colley (Town Clerk's ?c,)f.,I the work performed by him in connection with the Llanfoist and the new allotments. Maindy Mead. I The Town Clerk was instructed to serve notice I to quit on Mr. John Pritchard in respect of this I land. I Uwyndu Spring Acquisition. I The Town Clerk reported to the Sanitary and Water .Committee that he had been negotiating with -Mr. Gaisford with respect to the spring at 'Llwyndu, for which an annual rent charge of Lio per annum is paid. This is the only property at Llwyndu belonging to the Marquess's estate. and, subject to the consent of the Court, Mr. Gaisford is prepared to sell to the Corporation for [zoo, each party paying its own costs. The Committee recommended the redemption of the rent charge. Water Supply, Tradition Road. I Application was made by Mr. Pritchard, Caefeni House, for a supply of water to his ground in Tredillion road. The Committee granted the application on payment of a mini- mum charge of £ 2 per annum and Mr. Pritchard to bear the cost of the extension, and the require- ments of the Borough Surveyor bciing complied I with. Cab Licence. I Mr. Charles Stanley, Black Lion, applied for a licence to ply for hire a cab on the Brecon-road rank, also a driver's licence for Mr. J. Charles. Both licenses .were granted. Slaughter Houses. I The butchers made application for amended hours of closing the Slaughter-houses, and the following time-table was agreed to for the summer period :—Monday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Committee further resolved not to allow any live animal to be kept in the Slaughter-house longer than seven days. Inspection of Meat, I The Borough Surveyor reported in detail the meat which he had examined during the past month, and the action taken thereon. The Medical Officer of Health in each case approved of the diagnosis of the cases referred to him by the Surveyor, and the Committee approved 01 the report. Toll Hsuses. I The Streets Committee recommended that both toll houses be sold by auction.- «——

f ABERGAVENNY POUCE COURT. I Wednesday—Before Mr. J. (). Marsh (in the I chair). Mr, Edwin Foster and Mr. Isaac George. I A Bad and a Good Character. Charles Collins (17). Labour^ of Tredegar, was charged with entering a awelling-house at Govilou, on the 5th inst., and stealing a lady's silver watch ai.d chain, value the property of Ellen Barnes. "I Ellen Barnes, wife of Peter Barnes, said that on Thursday, the 4tli July, prisoner came to her house and asked for food. Witness went through t-he back garden with a piece of cake for him. When she was having her supper that night she noticed that the watch was hanging on the wall. Next morning her husband went to work at about a quarter to 7, and shortly afterwards, while witness was in bed, she heard a noise in the kitchen, but took no notice. When she came downstairs she noticed that the watch was missing. Her husband did not lock the door, but latched it. Witness also missed a piece of soap. Sergt. Prosser said that at 6.15 p.m. on Friday last he saw the prisoner in Mr. Fine's pawnshop, in the act of pledging a watch. Witness asked Mr. Fine to allow him to look at it. and he asked prisoner whose watch it was. Prisoner replied, It's my sister's." Witness then asked what initials were on the back, and prisoner replied, M, I think." Witness told him that the initials were E. N. and that the watch answered the description of one which had been takeif out of a house at Govilon. Prisoner said he did not kaow anything about that and that the watch was not stolen. In reply to the Bench, prisoner said he had been working at Tredegar three or four days before coming to Abergavenny. Supt. Davies said that there were two con- victions against prisoner anti tnat he had been sent to the Manor Park Industrial School for four years. The report of the Tredegar police was that since he had been discharged he had led a-vagrant life, sleeping out. Work was found for him, but he would not go to it. Supt. Davies added that he might say in prisoner's favour that he enlisted in the Army through giving his wrong age, and he had serve d 135 days before being discharged owing to his age. His Army character was good. The Chairman said that prisoner was on the road to ruin. He was too young to send to the Army, and the Bench had no power to send him into the Navy, even if he would be accepted. They did not want to send him to prison, but, they had no alternative but to send him to Usk for a month with hard labour. School Attendance. í James Watkins, labourer, Llanvihangel Cru- corney, was summoned for not sending his daughter Alice regularly to school. Mr. Dodd (attendance officer) said the child, who was aged 12 and in standard 3, had been absent 45 times out of 1°4 between the 1 rth of April and the 2ist of June. She was kept at home to rim errands, and often passed by the school on an errand. Defendant had previously been fined -ii. Mrs. Watkins produced a medical certificate. to the effect that the girl had been suffering with her eyes. A fine of 10s. was imposed. Warning to Mischievous Youths. I William Meadows (21), employed at the Saw Mills, Penpergwm, was summoned for doing malicious damage to a sunblind, the property of M." Morgan & Co., Frogmore-strcct, on the 4th inst. Defendant pleaded guilty. Edgar C. Straker said he was outside the shop on the previous Thursday when he heard the blind go. He turned round and saw defendant releasing it. Witness caught him and told him be would be summoned, but he made no reply. The blind was continually being broken by boys, and only the previous Monday he had had it repaired. Defendant had' bent the iron, which made it dangerous to people passing underneath. Supt. Davies said that other tradesmen had complained of the same thing. It was a habit of boys to jump up and catch hold of the blinds. It was generally done at night, and it was difficult to catch them. I Defendant was fined ros, and ordered to pay I for the damage. Banker on the Bank. i William Lane (23), Alfred Smith (18), John Lynch (18), and Albert Davies (18), all of Aber- gavenny, were summoned for gaming with cards for money in the Castle meadows, on the 7th inst. P.C. Trigg said that en Sunday night he was in plain clothes in the Castle meadows, and saw the four defendants lying on the river bank, playing banker. Witness went and put his foot on the cards and defendants all got up and ran away, and witness picked up the cards and six- pence in money. There were previous convictions against Lane, Lynch and Davies. Lane and Lynch were fined 10s. each, Davies (who did not appear^ I, and Smith 5s. >

American Isrfcpcn36r.se Day: The Mayor's Message. The: Mayor (Aid. Z. Wheatley) sent the follow- ing telegram to the American Ambassador in London on the occasion of Independence nay :— M,? or, Aldermen and Burgesses of Aberga- YCmlY desire to oHer best wishes for Inde- pendence Day and trust it is an eiubltm of ;:[:1 independence day for the whole 'world from militarism.—WKEAT^EY, Mayor.

We have r a very large stock of Writing Pads, bought before the last rise in prices. Now is the time to buy.—M. Morgan & Co. Chronicle" Office. I

1st raGXJRGUTKSKlRE VOLUNTEER REGT. :f"f-=-" 1- ,,¡,.r:"L,1\ 1' .1:7 2(jL.il, JiJlc O'rT"" 'O"" WEEK ENDING JULY 20th. Monday, 7.30-0—Trench digging (drill oHkr). Wednesday, 7.30-0—Musketry (musketry order Thursday, 7.30-8.30—Bayonet fighting (drJ order). I Orderly Sergeant Sergt. Gardner. I Acting Orderly Corporal L-cpl. Cadle. F. IIAKBURY, Lt., O.C. Abergavenny Detachment. i -A.

Miscellaneous. TO POULTRY KEEPERS. REGISTER for your requirements under Government Poultry Rationing Scheme with A. d. WIBBERLEY (Late Saunders & Co.) Com and Seed Merchants, 50 Cross Street, Abergavenny. \lthough there is a shortage of Feeding Stuffs tor Pigs and Poultry, A.J .W. can supply all reasonable requirements. E. A. PEAKE, FLORAL HALL, CROSS ST., FOR Wreaths, Crosses, Chaplets, Anchors, or any design. Bridal Shower. Opera Presentations, and other Bouquets artistically made up of the choicest flowers in season at the shortest notice. New and Reliable Seeds have stood tbt test for over 30 years. Estimates given for Table, Church De- corations, Weddinr Parties &c. A PASTORAL PLAY SHAKESPEARE'S "AS YOU LIKE IT" Will be performed, by CROSS ASH AMATEURS (Under the direction of MRS. HILL) On THURSDAY, AUGUST 1st, 1918, (weather permitting) In a Field near Cross Ash Pelice Station. Two PERFORMANCES At 2.30 and at 6.30. The Proceeds will be given to the Fund for the Children of Blinded Soldiers. Tickets, 2/6, 1/6, and 1/- (Children Half-price), including tax, may be had from the Ladies of the Committee Mrs. Biggs, Lettrevane Mrs. Gwyllim, Plas Ivor Mrs. Kedward, The Heald -Afxs. Martin, The Finger Post Mrs. Parry, New Inn and Mrs. Hill, The School House. Also from Mr. Jarrett, Newsagent, Monmouth, and Mr. Dover, Lion Street, Abergavenny. TEA will be provided on the field at a small cost.

GOOD OMENS. I Latest events in the French and Italian I theatres of war are of good omen for the .Allies. First of all, the collapse of the Austrian offensive and its conversion into a severe defeat for the enemy is one of the biggest blows Germany has had throughout the war. It is true that the position was very critical for a time, that a little further advance in the Piave area would have turned the whole Italian line and that Venice and other important places were endangered. The Italians could not afford to give ground as the French and British can afford to give ground in many places on the Western front, but after the initial onslaught the defence held like a rock and we are at present seeing evidences of the offensive powers of the Italian Army which prove incontestably. the wonderful manner in which our Allies have recovered after the serious set- back they received in the former combined attack by Austrian and German troops. The recent Austrian offensive meant a great deal to Germany. If successful, it was calculated to appease, for a time, the discordant elements of the ramshackle Empire. On the other hand, failure spelt irretrievable disaster, the effect of which would be felt among the population of Germany and in the situation on the Western front. With so much at stake, one can take it for granted that Germany would do everything she could to ensure the success of the offensive, and it is highly significant that she was unable to send any divisions to the support of her ally which might have made all the difference to the outcome. All that Germany could spare was advice as to the planning of the- offensive. Ger- many realises that with all her resources massed on the Western front she has her work cut out to deal with the increasing menace, of the com- bined French, British and American Armies. There is accumulating evidence that the initia- tive is gradually passing from thL4 hands of the enemy. The local actions of recent days show that the offensive spirit of the Allied troops is as good as ever, and it is only a question of time, perhaps but a couple of months, before that offensive spirit will be developed to the fullest extent. German militarism has tried its utmost and done its worst since March 21st, and though we seem to be on the eve of another enemy blow, Germany cannot now achieve the success which she hoped to accomplish three or four months ago. Tnat fact is even beginning to be acknowledged in Germany itself.

Abergavenny Developments. Signs of energy and progress at Abergavenny are always welcome to those who have the interests of the town at heart. Such signs are, unfortunately, all too rare, and it has become a truism locally. that the life of the most energetic and enterprising body is but a few years. The most promising efforts have, sooner or later, spluttered out, and energy has given way to lethargy. The catalogue of local movements which have succumbed througn paralysis or some other cause is a fairly lengtay one, and when a few of the more active spirits shake off the effects of the relaxing atmosphere and "en- deavour to start a new movement, the invariable general comment is, It will be like everything else at Abergavenny, it won't last long." We hope that such will not be tne fate of the Aber- gavenny Horticultural Association, wnicll seems to have attained a sturdy growth and has de- veloped two useful offshoots in the form of an Allotments Association and a Piggeries Associ- ation. All three phases of activity are very useful in their way, but wnat we are concerned with, for the moment, is not the local aspect, but the significance of wnat t'le Association are out to accomplish in the wider sense. There are members of the Association wno are anxious to see the horticultural show developed on the lines of the well-known fixture WÁlÍC,l has been held at Shrewsbury for many years., It is rather a tall order to emulate t-le acnievements of Shrews- bury but Shrewsbury started in a small way, and there is no reason w-iy enterprise should not succeed in accomplishing in a place so well situated as Abergavenny wnat it has accom- plished elsewhere. Abergavenny is, normally, within easy reac i of an immense population, and its favourable situation in. that respect ought to be exploited to tne full, so that the town might become the most popular centre at holiday time in this part of tne country. What we should like to see formed at Abergavenny is a Develop- ment and Attraction Association, which would have for its object the development of the town and district on lines best calculated to bring about a greater era of prosperity. It would need to be a live and enterprising body, otherwise it t might just as well not take the trouble to be I born. It should not be a body meeting spas- modically and discussing half-heartedly the i possibilities of the situation. It should be com- I posed of men who would take a real interest in the matter and be ever on the alert to seize any chance of benefiting the town. Such an associ- I ation would provide ample scope for men of ideas, and there is no reason why every business or professional man should not lend his assist- ance. Many men of undoubted ability con- sistently decline to serve on the governing body of the town, either because they will not pander for votes or will not subject themselves to the caprices of a fickle electorate, but in such an association, in which membership would be open to all, there would be no excuse for anyone standing aloof. There are two phases of de- velopment which should-receive the careful and constant consideration of such a body as we have referred to. These are the development of Abergavenny as a residential centre and the question of making the most of industrial possibilities. Whether it would be better to confine efforts to making Abergavenny a more attractive residential centre, or whether an en- deavour should be made to bring <some kind of I industry to the town, are questions which could only be decided after a consideration of the pros and cons. The only aim should be to do that which is best for the general prosperity of the town. There is much that might be done, but what is wanted is initiative and enterprise. People from more go-ahead centres who come to Abergavenny are invariably struck with the possibilities of Abergavenny's exceptional situ- ation and tell one how they would be turned to practical account if in some other part of the country. If we had a live Development and Attraction Association these things would be done. They are outside the scope of the Town Council, who have neither the power nor the funds to enter upon large enterprises. A De- velopment and Attraction Association would have a free hand to do what it considered necessary, and there are many ways in which the required funds could be raised. For instance, the Horticultural Society propose to give the proceeds of their Bank Holiday events to charitable objects. In normal times such pro- ceeds might be given to a general fund for de- veloping the town and providing attractions. Think of the money which has been raised at Abergavenny for various objects during the war. Why should not all local effort be co-ordinated, after the war, with the object of providing finances to benefit the town ? Whatever might be done in the way of developing the town, or providing attractions should be money well spent and should provide a substantial return in revenue-producing schemes. Every inhabi- tant of the town ought to be interested in such a movement, for every ratepayer has a direct interest in any scheme to bring revenue to the town and help to reduce the rates. There is unlimited opportunity for leading townsmen to render substantial service to their town in this direction. Is there sufficient energy and initia- tive in the town to start such a movement on I business-like lines ? .+

National Union of Women Workers. Branch Formed at Abergavenny. At a representative conference held at the Girls' County School, by kind permission of Miss Houliston, on Friday, July 5th, at 5.30 p.m., the following resolution was passed unanimously :— That this Conference, being representative of Abergavenny and district, in view of the great necessity of linking together all phases of women's work and societies working for women, girls and children, in preparation for the recon- struction work after the war, and generally for purposes of combined action in the common good, agree that a Branch of the National Union of Women Workers be formed for Abergavenny and district in accordance with the constitution of the Union." Lady Mather-Jackson was in the chair, and the speaker was Miss Cecil Preston, Organiser to the Union. A preliminary Committee was formed, which included the following ladies :—Miss Edith Jackson, Miss Davies, Mrs. Foster, Miss Dobson, Mrs. Pegler, Miss Baker Gabb, Miss Young, Miss Philips, Miss Thompson, with power to add to their number. A public meeting, at which the resolution must be confirmed, will be arranged for the early autumn, and all societies In the area will be asked to elect representatives. The hon. secretary is Mrs. Williams, Station-road.

I LOCAL FOOD NOTES. I I (By THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER). I i The Ration Books. I [ The National Rationing Books are being issued as rapidly as possible, but owing to the unavoid- able delay by the Printing Section of the Ministry of Food in sending the books, they cannot be ready until early next week. If any supplementary ration books are not received, application must be made to the Food Office after Tuesday in next week. A large number of applicants at present in possession of supplementary ration cards have omitted to state the fact on their forms. A large number of applicants have also'omitted to fill in their address on their application form. Appli- cation must therefore be made at the Food Office if they do not receive their books by Tuesday next. I SOFT FRUIT (SALES) ORDER 1918. I The prices at which fruit may be sold by the growers are as follows :—Black currants, 60s. per cwt (6iil. per lb.) Red currants, 32s. per cwt. (3M. per lb.) Raspberries, 448. per cwt. (5d. per lb.) Strawberries may not be sold by retail at a higher price than gd. per lb.. inclusive of all charges for packing and market expenses. I Restrictions of Sales. I Any grower who has i cwt. or more of straw- berries, raspberries, black currants or red currants, must only sell that fruit to a licensed jam manufacturer or to a recognised fruit sales- man who has undertaken in writing to resell the fruit to a licensed jam manufacturer only. I Retail Sales. I I Soft fruit may only. be sold by retail in quan- I tities not exceeding five pounds. There are no I restrictions as to the price except in the case of strawberries. A

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES & DEATHS. BIRTH. BLOOD.-On July 4th, at 70, Lodore-road, High West Jesmond, Newcastle-on-Tyne, to Mr. and Mrs. Pnil Blood—a son. (Née Rosie Williams). DEATHS. WILI,IAMS.july 6th, 1918, Mary Williams, widow of the late James Williams, L & N.W. Rly. Guard, in her 66th year. Deeply mourned. ♦ KILLED IN ACTION. -a— — U SKETCHLEY.—Killed in action in Prance, June 6th, Sergt. Sydney Henry Sketc'iley, aged 24, 9th Welsh Regt., second son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Sketchley, 17 Oueen-st., Abergavenny .1- IN MEMORIAM. In Loving Memory of our dear brother, Albert Webb, killed in action in France, July 9th, 1916. Ever remembered by Dad, Sisters and Brothers. One of many to answer the call, For those he loved he gave hi3 all Somewhere afar in a soldier's grave Lies our loved one, among the brave. In Ever Loving Memory of Herbert William Powell, the dearly beloved son of Thomas and Therza Caroline Muukley, Llanvihangel, who died July 14th, 191 x, aged 27. We often sit and think of him, When. we are all alone, s For memory is the only friend That grief can call it's own, But his memory is as fresh to-day As in the hOll" he passed away. Ever remembered by his Father, Mother, Sisters and Brother. In Loving Memory of Private A. Powell, S.W.B., only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Powell, Bryny- gwenin, killed in actiof in France, July 10th, 1916. A light i.%from our household gone, A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled. — & — .—

.1 Uanelly Parish Council, Clydach. I I A meeting of the above was held on Friday last. Present: Councillors W. Gunter, J. Davies, J. S. Davies, W. J. Lewis, T. J. Bevan, W. Powell, and the Clerk, Mr. W. H. Powell. Mr. W. Gunter presided. REPAIRS TO FOOTPATHS. I The repairs to several paths was considered, I and it was decided to carry out the repairs I necessary. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. I A vote of condolence was passed with the wiie I and family of the late Councillor- John Evans, Old Rectory, Gilwem, who had recently died. I Mr. Evans had been a faithful member of the I Council for upwards of 18 years. I NEW MEMBER APPOINTED. I It was decided to appoint Mr. Flowers, Gil- wern, to fill the vacancy caused by the retirc- ment of Mr. W. Williams, Brynteg, Gilwern. who through pressure of work as engineer to to 1 the Ebbw Vale Co., was unable to attend the | meetings. I APPOINTMENT* Of NEW MAGISTRATE. The Council having been informed of the appointment of County Councillor J. E. Williams (manager and secretary cf the Clydach and Aber- gavenny Lime and Stone Co.) to the new list of magistrates for the county of Breconshire. unanimously decided to send him a letter.of? congratulation, and also expressed their satis- faction that the petition from the Parish Meeting and the Parish Council, sent to the Lord lieu- tenant of the County, asking that this should be done, was successful, and that the wish of the people had been granted, Mr. Williams having served the public for the past 20 years as Parish Councillor, Rural District Councillor and Guar- dian, County Councillor and Overseer of this populous parish.

I Cultivation Orcger. GRGSMOXT J.P.'Z APPEFL AT QUARTER SEASONS. I At the adjourned Moatnouthsnfre Quarter Sessions at Newport' oh Saturday, Sir Ker.ry j Mather-Jackson, Batt., O.B.E., presiding, t'.u j appeal was heard of Mr. Henry Partridge, J.P., Part-y-seal, Grosmont, against a conviction of the Graig magistrates for not complying wit!; a cultivation order of the Monmouthshire War ,( Agricultural Executive Committee. Mr. St. Joan Mickletliwait vas counsel for the re- I spondents, and Mr. Raglan Somerset represented tie appellant. The appellantf; contention was that tire order had been v that he had no opportunity j of appenli ig to tlse War .Agricultural Executive's j Appeal Committee. The appeal was dismissed.

FOOD CONTROL. I  MEEnNG OF ABERGAVENNY BOROUGH JCOMMITTEE. I A meeting of the Abergavenny Borough Fopd Control Committee was held on Monday evening, the Mayor (Alderman Z. Wheatley) presiding. There were also present Councillors F. Sadler, W. J. Tong, G. R. Plowman, F. J. Mansfield, W. J. Meale, Mrs. Poster, Messrs. Geo. Thurston and S. H. Owers, with the Executive Officer (Mr. W. H. Hopwood). Sugar for Jam. I The Executive Officer reported that he had been in communication with the Divisional Food Commissioner, who had informed him that an additional iocwt. of sugar had been allocated to the Committee for distribution among private fruit growers whose fruit would otherwise be wasted. Change of Retailer. I The Executive Officer reported that 22 appli- cations had been received to change the retailer. The applications were granted. Lard Ration. The Executive Officer read a circular stating that the rationing of lard would commence on Monday next, the allowance behig 2ozs. per head. Farm Butter. A letter was read from the Ministry of Pood stating that permission was now being given to farmers to preserve butter for winter use, on certain conditions. Bread Less Than 12 Mcura Old. Applications were received from two hakers: to deliver bread made lesss than 12 hours to i retail dealers for re-sale, in pursuance of the Bread Order 1918. The licenses were granted. The Accounts. The Executive Officer reported that the ac- cc-nnts to the 31st March last had been audited by the district auditor, and he submitted a financial statement showing that the receipts were ?408 3s. 6d. ?rid the expenses ?o() os. 4d.,  leaving a balance in hand ? t.?' end. of the year of 1 17s. 2d. .+-.

I THE WONDERFUL NILE. I LLANFOIST CORPORAL'S 1KTERESTENG JOURNEY IK BRETfSM EAST AFRICA. Corpl. S. H. Williams, of the A.S.C., M.T., AT present with the E. A. Expeditionary Force at the M.T. Depot, Dar-es-Salaam, and whose home is -1. the Out woods, Llanfoist, •'•'ends its an account of an interesting jc--ney which he recently made from the source -.f the Nile in the t'ganda country to the coast .1 British East Africa. Corpl. Williams savs :— Little did I think many years ago, in my schooling days at King Henry VIII. Grammar School, when I knew d'the great Lake Victoria Nyanza and the famous Ripon Falls only by name, that some day, due to entirely unforeseen circumstances, I should and on the spot, where many of oui African ex3: lorers have stood and to which many have flocked from all parts, to view "Vjurce of the most wonderful ri ver in the w. M at the point where the lake dis- charges itseii into the Upper Xile. Lake Victoria was discovered by Speke in S5 7 it has all altitude of 3,750 feet above sea level and a superficial area of 20,826 so. miles, its Waters being fresh. This privilege was mine on the 26th February, and, apart from the sentiment attached, the view is charming to the tourist, presents a subject to the artist and a study fur the naturalist as one watches the many fishes in its waters and the birds seeking their prev- The Falls are three in number, being separated from each other by two small islands rich in vegetation. They He above a succession of rapids, which disappear round a wooded bend some mile or more lower down, and just below a large pool inhabited by huge crocodiles and hippopotami, of which latter I saw several cooling themselves lazilv in the placid waters. The average quantity of water passing over the Falls IS esamateu at an avrra^p of <;<;0 forte rvpr <¡'r,l with a depth of How of 40 inches, the total wkTth of the stream here being.about 1,300 yards. The Falls are about a 15 minutes' walk from the landing stage or town of Jinja, which is favour- ably situated at the head of the Napoleon Gulf, and which has a white populatie-n of about 40. Prior to my arriving at Jinja by steamer. I had visited Entebbe, which is the administrative centre of the Uganda Protectorate, and Kam- pala, where I spent a fortnight on duty, and which is the commercial capital of Uganda and the residence of the Native King, The Kabaka, His Highness Dandi Chwa, and his Ministers, all of whom I had the pleasure of seeing on two occasions, and I also had the novelty of driving the Prime Minister, Sir Apolo Kagwa Kutikuro, K.C.M.G.. after which I obtained his signature. Kampola has a large Government plantation, where I saw growing rubber, cocoa, coffee, tea, rice, sugar, vanilla, castor oil, etc., advice as tu the growth of which can be obtained on enquiry. The mail steamer leaves Jinja at 5.30 in the morning for Kisuma, the chief port on the Lake, which is about 175 miles distant, and in good weather the trip across the Lake can be made in 12 hours. The journey acros the Lake is yery pleasant, but beyond the interest attached to the sight of a few hippopotami now and again and crocodile basking on a shoal, there is nothing" specially noticeable. The scenery reminds one of home lakes, though the heat is much more intense. The islands, of which there are many in the lake, are now void of human habitation, the Sleeping Sickness Commission having effected this after the ravages of this terrible disease during the period 1898-1906, when 200,01 >0 persons died of its effects. This disease is carried by the Glossina palpalis, a tsetse fiv. which never goes iar from water. This habit (If the fly, once it became recognised, facilitated preventive measures, and the removal of the native population from the banks of rivers and lakes has been followed by the practical elimina- tion of the disease. Kihumu, 584 miles from Kilindini by rail. is the terminus of the railway on that side of the lake, and is the principal harbour, being pro- vided with a wharf, alongside which vessels draw- ing up to 7 feet can iie, and a dry dock. The boat train leaves Kisumn at 8 a.m., when one is soon I in the Kavirondo country proper. The Kavi- rondo, who inhabit this place and the otln r fertile district, are a very black people, who generally go about naked, as was often noticeable. The part of the body most usually covered is the end of the spine, a bushy little appendage being often suspended in that spot, where it waggles about in a somewhat ludicrous manner as its owner stoops to work in the fields. They are an industrious people, due, possibly, to their kraals being so close together that they could not support life without working. Maharoni. 34 miles down, is on a level silt which probably at one time formed part of the bed of the lake, or rather the prolongation of the Kavirondo Gnli. The Nundi Mountain bound the plain on the North, murderous attacks by Nundi warriors or. the railway stations being not infrequent during the Prst year or so after the construction of the Hne. This tribe has now been pacified and placed on a reserve. The line now is on the ascent and passes through grass- land with scattered trees, the vegetation gradu- ally changing and the-el- inate becoming lös tropical. Near Lumbwa the train passes through a tunnel 500ft. long, the only tunnel on the line. The lire gradually ascends until Man Summit. 8,32c;t.. the highest point, is reached at a distance of 95 miles from Kisumu here the traveller feels the chill and it is always advisable to put on warmer clothing. A little further on, ,h?rai lwav enters Mau forest, where the timber is being cut up and replaced, principally,, by black wattle. The keen air and the lic.hen- covered trees make it difficult to realise that the country here is within a morning's walk of the- Equotor. The railway abcut here has necessi- tated very heavy work, deep cuttings and em- bankments following one another in rapid succession, whilst gully after gully is crossed by means of steel girder bridges, generally curved to allow of the next step in the ascent or. descent being approached imder the most favourable conditions. The seenery in the forest is always interesting, as the train rushes on its descent through this arxoreal cemetery, where the giants of the forest have abandoned the struggle and only the withered trunks remain, rising like gaunt white spectres out of the tumbled mass of verdure below. Beyond this forest, for about a distance of 100 miles, the country is fertile, being devoted to agriculture and sheep farming, and, being in the hands or white settlers, is cultivated OIl m xlern and progressive lines. I To be concluded next week —A.

G0VIL0N. WATCH PRESENTATION COMMITTEE.—On Friday last, the 5th inst., a presentation oi a wristlet watch was made to Driver Albert Smith, of the R.P.A. The chair was occupied by the Kev. D. P. Walters, who in the course of his remarks referred to the loss the country had sustained by the death of Viscount Rhondda, and a vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Viscount in their bereavement. The presenta- tion was made to Driver Smith's lather, Mr. Samuel Smith, by Mrs. Walters, in the absence of Driver Smith, and Mr. Smith, senr., responded with a very interesting speech. Several sohs were rendered by friends during the course of the evening.

I ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. i Mr. J. Williams and family desire to express their profound thanks for kindly sympathy and floral tributes in their sad bereavement. 14 Oxford-st.. Abergavenny.