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? Abergavenny Rural CouncH.j…
? Abergavenny Rural CouncH. j f, AbergaYennJ_ural Council. THE HOUSING QUESTION. LANDOWNERS AND THE G.W.R. COMPANY I AN TO BE ASKED TO BUILD. The monthly mi.ct.iug of the Abergavenny Rural Council was Jheld on Tuesday, Mr. Rober Johnson presiding There were also present Sir. Edgar W. Lew (vice-chairman). Rev. I), F. Valters. Messrs. Joan Prichard. R. J. ott. Alired Edwards, Charles Thomas. John Baynam, Joseph Griffiths, V:1. Haines, Morgan David. i. R. Pym, and Jciikin-. Chicken Pox. I The Sanitary Inspector Ofe A. J. W'illcox) xr-ported that, apart from two cases ot chicken- pox at Llantilio Fertholey, there had been no c?i?,s (-. til(? la-?t <:a?s 0¿ infections <?'? since the la*t meeting. Cottages and Increased Rents.. The Sanitary Inspector reported that lie had ) inspected Springwell > Cottage^, under the In- crease 01 Rent and Mortgage Restriction Act. He had come to th- conclusion that they were reasonably fit for habitation aDd were kept in a reasonable state 01 repair, although they re- quired certain miner repairs. It was the sani- tary conveniences Alill the outhouses that the tenants complaine(-, and he should be glad to receive instructions to serve notices Oil the cwner to have the- matters attended to. The Inspector w-> authorised to serve the jnecessary notices. The Hot-sing Question. I "Resorts were submitted of inquiries held in various parishes by a sub-committee on the housing question and recommendations were made where houses were considered to be re- quired. It was suggested that the Railway Company and landowners should be written to and asked if they -,v-re prepared t o build any of the houses which were needed. Mr. Prichard asked when they were going to the owners and the C, W. R. Co. if they -would put up hous- If they gut replies that they were prepared so it would help them iu the future. Mr. Haines said the same question had been faised :l Herefordshire, where the RaHwav i- Herefori??-,lre. Railiva- had be(= liou,ts for « Mr. P-m said lic- t?,e Rai!Nx-a,?- Company were prepared, when strong represen- tations were m,,t(le, iii(i he thought, it would be j a good thing if they (¡t tlla t bt d ])li .,helL Who Is To Pay ? I Mr. {organ David said it a question whether it was not better for the Council to build houses than to as landlords to do so. They knew that the cost of building was exorbitaut- perkapo three times more than the pre-war cost, tipeaking as a farmer, he could hardly expect his landlord to build houses for him at three times the pre-war cost and not raise the rent, whereas it the Council jbuilt in the ordinary way under the scheme there was no reason why the rent should be raised at all. He would deri ve a benefit under the scheme. They as farmers would be better off i: the landlords were left out of h- He did not why they should go out their way to rerievc the taxpayer, because he maintained that it the landlords built the houses they (the tenants) would have to pay the whole cost themselves, but if they went on under the scheme they would only have to pay id. in the T"e Chairman It will come to more than id. in t\? ? eventua l ly. Mr. Morgan Duvid W L '?' should we, as :'t:: i:;?i'"d 1, bi rents ? Mr. Prichard Why should the country pro- vide yoa with three cottage at the rent as you have to pay now ? The people who shculd provide cottages Lr-. the landlords. It is lar l.«etrer for the estate to have the cottages belong- ing to the landlord, and I believe they are the men to put up the cottages. Mr. Morgan David For whomsoever we build the cottage, he is the employee of somebody, and why should we distinguish between one em- ployee and another I am of opinion that if the landlord has to spend a tremendous amount of money on building cottages you can't expect him. to do it without raising the rent to a certain extent, and it is better for you' as a tenant to pay Hi. rate than extra rent. M, Haines But would not the rent lie would fairly expect to receive from the cottages be a lair return for the outlay ? Mr. Morgan David said that the Government had brought this scheme forward because of the cost cf labour and materials. They could not build houses and let them at an economic rent, iinci. they were prepared to lose money on them. The Government wanted to provide houses at a rent which people could py. Mr. Prichard want all the people round you a pay for ccttages for your workmen to live ii:, Mr Morgan David The same as I have to pay for other people's. K:, Prichard We want the principle that the landlords be asked to provide cottages for their estates. Mr Morgan David; I think it Ls a wrong principle. Mr..Prichard Y m want us to pay for your workmen's cottages. Landlords Can't Afford To Build. I y, Pym said that there were extremely few landlords who could aftord to build cotfages, at the present cost, to compete ivith the subsidised cottages of the Government. If the landlord built a cottage, he would have to charge 16-s, per week in order to get an economic rent, but if the < Government built they would let a" Ss. or 9S, per week. The landlord would naturally say Way should I build cottages which I could not afford to let at less than 16s. per week to compete with cottages at 8s. per week r The Council would have to build houses because there were very few landlords who could afford to do so. Mr. Morgan David Why should people pay higher rents and also id. rate towards other people's cottages Joseph Griffirlv; said that they were going "IT -e track altogether. He did not think that tnis housing scheme was mtenaed for individuals or companies to take up. The Government had < .utiined a scheme to build houses for the working classes, and he believed that there was so much money set aside for this particular purpose, aid the business was out into their hands to erect houses where they were wanted. If they lost the opportunity to build it would be their own f iu_t. and the rising generation would be short of houses because they neglected to use the mceey which was available. If the Railway Company or the landlords chose to build houses. weil and good, but the Councd were entrusted with money to build houses. The Chairman Whose nlOl:CY i-, it Mr. Griffiths It won't make any difference to one parish whether we get houses in that parish. The monev will he spent Mr. Baynam We shall have to pav it. If we don't spend it the Government will, and We anight as well have the spending of it. Mr. Morgan David We shah have to pay i: ) o p?-, y i- 'v.h??her we spend it "r not. Mr. Prichard I call you a very bad guardian of eke public pur?e. t? f, a ii,, !it e: 4" 1 t. 1. '1 't. Mr. Pym SUgge-;teo that the whole Council should be appointed as the Housing Committee, as had been done by other bodies. They would then be able to get to business without any de1.1- Mr. Morgan David said it would meet the tase if t ole Council resolved iitseif into the Housing committee, and then it could be called whenever necessary, and would, have full power to go cn with the work. Mr. Pym moved that the whole Council be the liaising Committee, with plenary powers. Mr. Morgan David seconded and it was carried. The Council subsequently sat as the Housing ■Committee and dealt with the reports from various parishes and made arrangements for inquiries in the remaining parishes. The Clerk waj instructed to write to the Railway Company and the landlords concerned to ask them whether they were prepared to build any of the houses xeqvired. Wate Suppliesr Wanted. The Llantilio Pertholey Parish Council wrote calLng attention to the state of the highway at Brvngwenin, and also asking the Council to take steos to provide the Mardy with a proper water suoply and a better system of sanitary arrange- ments. The Surveyor was instructed to report on the matter. The Llanvihangel Crucorney Parish CO:L:1d asked the Council to take immediate steps to secure a proper water supply for the inhabitants of the parish. The present state of things should not be allowed to continue. A large number of Jtouses were absolutely without water and were obtiged to use water from polluted sources. Dr. Steele, M.O.H., stated that he reported CD this matter aoiue years ago, but the Council at that time decided that there was water within a reasonable distance, and the consequence wa> that matters were left as they were. The Surveyor was instructed to report on the matter. A Govilon Road." Mr. Alfred Edwards. who bad !)een appointed with Mr. Edgar Lewis to inspect the mountain road leading from the Tilla to the Cwm fit Govilon, said that when they visited the road it was covered with grass. The}- could not hud that there was any traffic of any kind, on the road. They interviewed several ratepayers, who were of opinion that the proposed laying of i a drain to carry oh the water was not required. One person stated that he had not seen anyone there since the previous committee meeting, some three or four months ago. and he said"he had never seeu any vehicle there. Mr. Edgar I.ewis said that they could not )" ou a road like that. Prom inquiries they made the}- could j not tllld that it was necessary The Rev. Ii F Walter.- said that it was only ou Fridav morning that he learned that lie was appointed to this committee, and that was the reason he failed to he present. Practically tile- whole of the Parish Council went to see this lane wit h Mr. Gwillim and himself. The road was quite out of repair. It was the main road lead- in from the Cwm to the Tilla, and some -cir, ago there was a good deal of traffic there, hut since the road had got into such-a terrible state- i 'lic people could not use it. The only effective way of repairing the road was by the scheme suggested by tiie Surveyor. Mr. Edwards said thev came to the conclusion that it was not necessary, because there was no traffic there. Mr. Walters said that, with all respect to the committee, they could not expect traffic on a road in that condition. They ought to pay some deference to the decision of a whole Parish Council, who had lived in the district for years and knew something about the place- Mr. Prichard proposed that the report cf the committee be adopted. After further discussion the matter was allowed, t" drop. Roadmen's Wages. Eollowing" the recent increases in wages to several roadmen, applications were received from a imml.fr of others for similar increases. The Purveyor said that some oi the men fdt that they should he paid the same rate as the- agricultural labourers. The Chairman said he thought they were hound to give them the same as the agricultural labourers, who got privileges that the roadmen did not get. It was decided to increase the wages of the able-bodied men to 41s. Ocl. per week. Hauling Diiffculties. I The Surveyor stated that it was very difficult to get stone hauled on the roads, and he should be glad if members could give him the names of people who would be prepared to do hauling. The question of the purchase of a traction for haiding purposes was mentioned, and the Sur- veyor said there was no doubt the Council would have to face this question in the future. Mr. Joseph Griffiths proposed that the Sur- vevor should be instructed to make inquiries as to what a traction engine could be purchased for. Mr. l'ym seconded, and it was carried. Protest from Llanvihangel. I A letter was read to the Housing Committee from the Llanvihangel Crucorney Parish Council protesting against the Council's method of pro- cedure with regard to housing, as a residt of which the Parish Council declined to take any part in the public inquiry which was to be held in the parish. They felt that the Rural Council should have accepted their application for eight new houses. On» January 18th they were asked to state whether any new houses were required, and after fully considering the matter thev decided that there was an immediate need for ei ht new houses. That decision was conveyed to the Parish Council. On the 13th of May the Clerk informed the Parish Council that their estimate of eight houses was accepted, and asking them to suggest a site or sites. They met on the 26th May and selected four sites. Having fullv eonsidered the housing question from the local standpoint, they failed to see the need of an in- I quiry, and they considered that they had not been treated fairly by the committee. Mr. Joseph Griffiths said that the Parish Council were under the impression that the Rural Council were ignoring them and were going to upset their decision. The Chairman said he did not think there was any intention of doing sc. Bad Houses at Cwmyoy Upper. I The report of the sub-committee with regard I to Cwmyoy Upper stated that in their opinion no new houses were required in the parish. Dr. Steele said there were a number of houses which would not in future be passed by a Local Government Board inspector. Mr. Baynam said that the committee came to their decision on the evidence placed before them. Mr. Prichard said lie did not think they should go into this matter now. If ¡Dr. Steele had neglected to do his duty in bringing these houses forward it was not their fault. Dr. Steele said he had reported on the houses time after time, but nothing had been done, i He and the other officials had had the hardest fight to get any houses at all closed. The line taken by the Council was that there was no place for the people to go to if the houses were closed. Mr. Pym said it was a very important matter. -and the Council should consider whether thev were prepared to build houses to replace those which should be condemned. Mr..Xott said that the houses in the parish were average houses, and if the houses referred to were closed they would have to close hundreds of similar houses in other parishes. After further discussion the report o: the Afte- -?,,iitiler (i?.sciis-?, i (,)n tile report (, tlic. +
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I - Signing 'of Peace.
I Signing of Peace. i MAYOR'S TELEGRAM TO THE KING. New: of the signing of the Peace treatv reached Abergavenny at 3.20 on Saturday afternoon, the Maycr (Aid. Z. Wheatley) re- ceiving a telephone message. He immediatelv hoisted the Cnion Jack over his premises and gave orders for the Hag at the Town Hall to be put out. The Mayor then telephoned the news to the sub-Post Offices of the Abergavenny area and the Crickhowell district, and proceeded to St. Mary's Church, where he rang the tenor bell. Soon sufficient bellringers were in attendance to ring a merry peal. The news spread rapidly, and the tradesmen in the main street and niauv private residents were not long in getting their ffiigs and other decorations out. The engines on the E. & N.W.Rly. kept up a prolonged chorus with their whistles, which were more insistent than musical, but they were a verv effective means of spreading the news. Fog signals were also discharged, and in several parts of the town rockets, which seemed to have been obtained in anticipation, were let off. Generallv, however, the news was received in a restrained manner and without any sign of the boisterous enthusiasm which characterised the Relief of Mafeking. 011 Saturday the Mayor sent the following telegram to the King :—" Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the Borough of Abergavennv rejoice with your Majesty and the British Em- pire upon peace being o-lgned.-WHEATLEY, repl-? was received from His The following reply was received from His Mayor The King sincerel- Majesty on Monday The King sincerely thanks you, the Aldermen and Burgesses of Abergavenny for your loyal assurance, which His Majesty has received with much PRIVATE SEC." ♦
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Presentation.—At the Britannia Inn ..n Friday evening last a presentation of a gold watch, suitably inscribed, was made by the County Council roadmen of the Abergavennv district to Mr. J. Murray, who has been acting a, surveyor for the district during the absence on active service of Mr. Sandoe. Mr. W. Wall- bank presided, and the presentation was made in appropriate terms by Mr. Roach (foreman who spoke of the high esteem in which Mr. Murray was held by the men who had been serving under him. The Chairman, Mr. A. P. Rogers and Mr. L. Turner also added their tribute and spoke of the harmonious relations which had existed between Mr. Murray and the men. Mr. Murray suitably returned thanks for the handsome present, which he much appre- ciated and would value as a reminder of the pleasant associations with the employees during the time he had been in charge of the district.
I RURAL HOUSING.i I
RURAL HOUSING. INQUIRIES IN LOCAL PARISHES. WHERE HOUSESIARE WANTED. A sub-committee of the Housing Committee appointed by the Abergavenny Rural Council has been holding inquiries in the various parishes in the area in order to ascertain the local require- ments. with regard to housing. Iost of the pari?he- have already i'een?-i?ited.tliose?till?to be dealt with being Llanvihangel Crucorney and LLmtili, Pertholey, IJan?attack I.in?oed. Llan- vetherine and I.landdewi Skirrid, Llanvapley and I.landdewi Rhydderch, Idanellen. Llanover, and Llanvair Kil?eddin. Grosmout and Llan?ua. T!e fo!towin? are the reports alreadv submitted I 3Llangattock-nigh-Usk. j] Councillors W. Ilaiue. [,10;, pym. John Prichard. Morgan W. David nu the chair." The committee received evidence as to over- crowding, houses unfit for habitation, houses of poor standard, amount of building during the last ic.' year. anticipated developments, any vacant houses and their condition, and the number of applications for houses aetuallv received- 1st, from people at present living in the parish audly, from people living outside the parish. After due consideration the com- mittee came to the unanimous conclusion that i s new houses are required to meet the needs of the working classes in this parish, and recom- mend that ill the first place the G.W.R. Co. and the owners of farms be approached, pointing out the need of houses for their workpeople, and asking them if they are prepared to provide the necessary houses. The committee afterwards viewed a site which tlicy thought was a verv desirable one. It was also reported that a .good I water supply would be available for this site. I Llansaintffraed. Messrs. Prichard, Haines, Pym and M. W. David. 1 The committee, after receiving evidence to which thev gave clue consideration, came to the unanimous conclusion that three houses are re- quired in this parish to meet the needs of the working classses. These houses, it was found. were require(i on Llansaintffraed Farm, and thev recommend in the iirst place that the owner be written to asking him if he is prepared to erect these houses. Mr. David suggested that an ex- cellent site for the three cottages would lIe a field abutting the Pwllyrliwydd road, where the Llall- j suintnraed water supply would 1,1' available. i' !E Lian vi hangel nigh- Usk, Ileld at 'Llansaintffraed 1 r J. Prichard. Haines, Pyuu, David. The committee, after receiving evidence, came to the unanimous conclusion that two new houses were required in the parish, and that the Post Office authorities be asked to provide better accommodation at the Post Office. Three cottages near the river were reported to be at present unfit for habitation, and the committee recommend that the owners be called upon to put them into a habitable state. A site near Adams Row was suggested for the two new houses, but nothing definite was decided upon owing to the difficult}- of the water sunplv. Bryngwyn. Messrs. Prichard and I'. Williams. 1 he committee, after receiving evidence, came t; the conclusion that one house is required for the Council's roadman (Ernest Gardner Thev found that there were some six or seven applica- tions for small holdings, but in their opinion this is a matter for the Small Holdings Committee of the Count}- Council to deal with. Evidence was also given to the effect that seven or eight houses have been allowed to go down. some of which can be made habitable, and they recommend that the owners lie called upon to put them in a habitable condition. It was further reported that a cottage was needed by an employee of the Chapel Farm, to which the committee assented. This makes the total required, for the parish, two Llanarth. Messrs. John Prichard and I'. Williams. The committee, after receiving evidence, came to the conclusion that four houses were required in the parish to accommodate competent work- men for general agriculture and other work. It was suggested that these houses be erected in or near Llanarth village, two for employees of Ty Xewydal Farm and two for other workmen. If these houses were erected in or near Llanarth village the water supply v. ould be available. Bettws Newydd. Messrs. John Prichard and P. Williams The committee, after receiving evidence, came to the conclusion that no houses were needed in this parish. Two vacant houses were reported, and. a case of serious overcrowding, which thev recommended be dealt with. Clytha. Messrs. John Prichard ar.d I'. Williams. The committee came to the conclusioll that no houses were required in the parish, there being three vacant. Several cases were reported of houses unfit for habitation, and the committee recommend that the owners be called upon to put them in proper condition. Cwmyoy Upper. The Rev. I), r. Walters. Messrs. R. J. Sutt. W. L. Dodd aijd John Baynam. No application for houses having been received, and finding no evidence of overcrowding or of houses unfit for habitation, the committee came to the conclusion that no houses are required in this- parish. Á Cwmyoy Lower. Messrs. Walters, Nott, Dodd and Bavnam. I The committee, after receiving evidence, came to the conclusion that four houses arc required in'this parish, and recommend that one house be erected on each of the following farms :—\i) Noyadd Llwyd, on the site of the house gone down near the Camp'; (2) on Noyadd Farm, the. J )arren, near the School (3) on Lower HenHan, site Tlie Wheel, near Lower Henilan (4) on the Farm. It was reported thai a good'water supply was available on each site. Fwthog. I 1 Messrs. Walters, Nott. Dodd and liavnam. It appearing from the evidence received that there were no cases of overcrowding or of houses I unfit for habitation, and no applications for houses, the committee came to the conclusion I that no houses were needed in this parish. i Cidcastle. I The usual evidence having been received as I to overcrowding and houses unfit for habitation, etc., the oemmittee recommend that one house be erected in the parish for the roadman, who at ;)resent lives on the mountain several miles awav from his work, and suggest that this house be erected 011 the site of a house which has gone down on. the roadside at the bottom of the Court lane, where a good water supply can be obtained from the Court Farm. Bwlch Trewyn. Rev. Ii. F. Walters, and Mr. John Bavnam. The committee received two applications for houses and received evidence of one case of over- crowding and Ihouse unfit for habitation, they recommend that two new houses be erected in the parish, and that bne house occupied by -1 fr A. Smith be enlarged and made fit for human I habitation. A site was suggested in a field on Bwlch Farm, abutting Treveddw road, to which it was reported there was a good water sllpply, ,oo( I -?\-ater sti p l)l-, Llanwenarth Citra. I Rev. D. F. Walters, Messrs. John Prichard and John Baynam. The committee received evidence, and found that there were four cases of overcrowding in the parish, and applications were received from two people requiring houses. It was also reported that there were five vacant houses in the parish which, for certain reasons, the owner had refused to let. The committee are of opinion that if this owner can be induced to let these houses the needs of the parish would be met. Abergavenny Rural. I Messrs. Walters, Prichard and Bavnam. The Hardwick.—The committee received evidence to the effect that four cottages wer required in this hamlet for the employees of Sir Arthur Herbert. There are no vacant houess in the hamlet, and they recommend that four houses be erected. I.lwyndu.—The committee received evidence and came to the conclusion that no houses were needed in this hamlet. Mr. W. G. Harris gave evidence to the effect that he had plenty of houses on his farms, and he had at present three cottages let to rail way men. Llanfoist. I Messrs. Walters, Baynam, E. W. Lewis and R. Johnson. Evidence was received to the effect that there were several houses occupied by two families, and a number of houses were considered to be of poor standard, and some unfit for habitation. Fourteen applii ants for houses were named, and it was suggested that many more people required houses, but were not present at the meeting. These applications, it was decided, could he dealt with it they were forwarded to the Housing Committee through the Clerk to the Parish Council. Two or three sites were named, and the town water supply would be available. Llanwenarth Ultra. Messrs. Walters. Baynam, 'Prichard, Lewis, j Wm. Gwillim and R Johnson. It appeared from evidence received that serious overcrowding prevails at Pwlldu, Garn- dyrris, and the Tumble, and that the houses in these localities are in a very bad state of repair. and many quite unfit for human habitation. It was also reported that serious overcrowding, prevailed at the Aqueduct, Tilla and Forge. The committee, after giving due consideration to these statements, came to the conclusion that houses were required in this parish, and many require a large amount of repairs to make them habitable. The question of sites was discussed, both PwHda and Govilon being mentioned, but no definite decision was arrived at as to the proportion to be erected in either place.
CRICKHOWELL POLICE COURT.
CRICKHOWELL POLICE COURT. Wednesday—Before Alr. E, Pine-Gordon and Mr. I). Powell Tones. PRANKS AITER MIDNIGHT.—Prank Morgan, labourer, Crickhowell, Adrian I'rosser, of Bridge- street. Criekhowell. and William Rumsey, Forge House. Crickhowell, were charged with rolling an empty tar barrel down the streets of the town at 1.43 a.m. ou the 10th June. John Ecklev, of Llanbedr village, was also summoned for a similar offence.—P.C. Williams said the date of the offence was the occasion of a dance in the Clarence Hall. Immediately defendants saw him they ran away. They used bad language. Fined iss. each. N?' ??'xxij.. J<?hn Lewis, of the White Hart, II Crickhuwdl.as' fined 7s. Od. for allowing his do' g to be at large unmuzzled,
ICRICKHOWELL.
CRICKHOWELL. OrTi_vc.The tradesmen of the town and district held their first annual outing on Wednes- day, when a yisit was paid to Cardiff and Weston- super-Mare. The party numbered about 40. PEACE C --Tile news of the signing of the Peace treaty was received with general rejoicing in Crickhowell and the church bells of St. Cattwgs Church, Llangattock, rang out merry peals. A special service at the church on Saturday evening was largely attended. On Sunday reference was made to the event in the various churches. JrxioR AssuCJATrox FOOTBAIJ, CLUB.—Mr. J. IC. Waters presided at a meeting of this Club on Saturday to consider whether it should con- tinue. It was unanimously decided to run a team during the forthcoming season and to enter into arrangements regarding the ground: Mr. A. Lloyd Barrow was elected president and Mr. J. II, Shepheard (manager N.P. and U. Bank) chairman for 1019-20; the Management Com- mittee to comprise Messrs. J. E, Waters, Wm. Townsend and J. II. Leonard. The Chairman said the Club did very well for the first season and towards the end the team combined well, playing good football. If the players showed unity and enthusiasm they should do much better this year. But he warned them against indifference and remarked that each must do his utmost for the game and not expect a handful of officials to provide their sport for them. Mr. Kenneth E "ans was re-appointed secretary, and a warm tribute paid to him for his past services. Mr. Wm. Townseud and Mr. A. H. Miers were also thanked for their efforts. -4.
FARM LABOURER'S PATHETIC END
FARM LABOURER'S PATHETIC END CRICKHOWELL INQUEST. On Monday atternooii, Mr. R. II. A. Da vies,' Coroner for the Crickhowell district, held an inquest at the Poor Law Institution, Llangattock, near Crickhowell, on the body of Gabriel Pugh (62), farm labourer, of no fixed abode. Pugh was well known in the district as a maker of besoms, and at times worked on local farms in the swede and harvest fields. He was quiet and inoffensive. H. D. Goodchild, Master of the Poor Law In- stitution. said Pugh was brought totheinfirmav on Monday, 26th of June, by P.C. Henry Jones, of Llaugynidr. According to deceased's own state- ment lie yvas 02. He was in a very dirtv and verminous state. Dr. I'. IC. Hill said he saw Pugh on Thursday. He seemed very exhausted and feeble, pulse- rapid and temperature low. Ou examination he found there was no bodily disease, but his mental condition was poor, and he was unable to give any account of himself. He ordered, milk, brandy and bovril for him. On Saturday he died. Death, in his opinion, was due to general debility resulting probablv from want and insufficient food, followed by cardiac failure. The body was badly nourished. Joshua Reynallt, farmer, Llwvureos, Llau- gynidr, said he knew deceased, who used to make besoms in a wood near his house. On Tuesday, 24tll June, he saw Pugh: he had been sleeping in an old barn, and witness thought, then, lie looked ill. On Thursday morning following he found him, apparently very ill and rolling about. Deceased said he felt bad and weak. He told him he thought he had better be sent to the Union Infirmary at once, and while his father went to fetch the constable he gave him some warm tea and bread and butter. Pugh was conveyed to Llangattock in their trap. It was the wrong time of the year, added Re,mailt, for besom making. The Coroner returned a verdict of Death from debility induced by want and privation followed bv cardiac failure." Jl.
A WARNING.-I
A WARNING. I To the Editor of the" Abergavenny Chronicle." I DEAR MR.—Having regard to the fact that my fruit trees are a source of great attraction to the children, may I. through the medium of your columns, address a word of caution to the parents ? Growing amongst the fruit trees is a crop of Belladonna (Deadly Nightshade) it belongs to the same family as the plant commonly, but erroneously known as Deadly Nightshade titi reality Woody Nightshade or BittersAN-eet i, but it is far more poisonous, and at this season of the year bears a shining black berry, most tempting in appearance, but so deadly poisonous that one berrn is sufficient to kill a child. The plants are fenced off and a notice exhibited calling atten- tion to the nature of the crop but as I find the fence so constantly broken down, I desire to call the attention of the parents to the danger their children are running. Thanking you in anticipation. I am, yours truly, A. v. WHITEHEAD. I Linda Vista, Abergavenny, Julv 2, 1919. +
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Crickhowell Board of Guardians.…
Crickhowell Board of Guardians. Mr, Gwilym C. James presided at the fort- nightly meeting of this Board 011 Mondav, at the Town Hall, Crickhowell. CONTRACTS. The following contracts were accepted for the I quarter ending September -otli :Cc)al, B. Wat kins cordwood, A. Jones & Sons, Ltd fleur, T. K. Ward grocer}-, James Isaac; funerals i Lower district) David Edwards, flopper District: T. U'instone meat, Mrs. Barroll. PEACE CELEBRATIONS, -Air. ICnoch Griffiths said he thought the in- mates of the Institution should be provided with extra fare during peace week, and the outdoor poor receive additional relief. Mr. W. G. Wat kins (vice chairman) supported The Chairman Li ver-, one. j Mr. Griffiths I will move a resolution at the I next meeting. RATION' ALLOWANCE. A letter Wh read asking the Guardians to .grant the ofifcers in the Institution monev allow- ance in lieu of rations while on holidav. The Clerk, in reply to a question, said some unions had done this. Any monev payment must receive the sanction of tlie Local Govern- ment Board. The Chairman Anv proposal ('After a pause): Well, for the time being, the Jetter lies 011 the table. EXTRA SERVICES. The Local Government Board, sanctioned the payment of 00 to Nurse McDonald in lieu of holidays, uniform allowance and for extra extra.services rendered during absence of in- lirmarv maid. +