Abergavenny Chronicle

CYCLING FATALITY. I GOODS GUARD KILLED AT ABERGAVENNY. CORONER AND DEFECTIVE BRAKES. I There was a tragic occurrence on the Hereford- road on Sunday afternoon, as a result of which Henry Stephen Preece (43), a goods guard on the L. & N.W.Rly., and whose home was at 2, Gil- bert Cottages, Mardy, met his heath by being thrown violently from his bicycle. Deceased leaves a widow and four young children, two of whom are babies. The inquest was held at the Police Station on Monday, before Mr. J. B. Walford (Coroner). Henry Preece, of Govilon, father of the de- ceased, said that his son was cycling to Govilon to see him, as he usually did on Sunday after- noon when it was fine. Agnes Evans, in service, and whose home is at Gilbert-terrace, Mardy, said that at about 20 minutes to four she was going up the Hereford- road with Maud Powell. When they got as far as Woodland-road she saw deceased riding a bicycle down the hill on his right-hand side near the kerb. She saw him collide with Miss Powell. The bicycle skidded and lie fell over the handle- bars on to his head. She went to the Cottage Hospital for a nurse, and they told her to go for a doctor. Eventually a stretcher was brought from the. Cottage Hospital, and deceased was removed there. She had met deceased every Sundav riding down Hereford-road. The Coroner We know that the bicycle has only one brae, and that an imperfect one. Do you know anything about it ? I^o. Have vou ever seen the bicycle run away with him before?—No. Maud Powell said she did not see the bicycle before it struck her. She was knocked un- conscious for some minutes. She had a child with her walking on the pavement. The Coroner You are fortunate to be able to give evidence at all. It might have been much worse. Hirrv Seedhouse, brother-inlaw of the de- ceased, who lives next door, in reply to the Coroner, said that he did not know the bicycle had a very inferior brake. P -ser^t Spendlove said that deceased had a verv severe cut on the back of the head, and that was the only injury that showed. He bled pro- fuselv from the ears, and lost considerable blood on the road. He died within a few minutes of his arrival at the Cottage Hospital.. The C(,roner said that deceased undoubtedly sustained a fractured skull and died without regaining consciousness. The immediate cause of the farality was a very inferior brake arrange- ment. It was a free-wheel bicycle, and such bicycles should be fitted with two brakes. In a hilly country like that it was courting disaster to go about with only one brake, and when that brake was a defective one and could not be put on without moving the hand into an improper position it was almost seeking death to try to ride down a hill on such a machine. It was not pleasant to have to put blame on anyone who was dead, but unfortunately it tell to his lot, as Coroner, to do so. He was sorry he could not acquit deceased of carelessness and of endanger- ing his life and that of others in riding a bicycle which was not fit to be ridden down hill. That was sufficient to take it out of the category of an accident, and the verdict would be one of Mis- adventure." He hoped that it would be a lesson to many who went about riding bicycles downhill with brakes more or less out of order. •

FARMERS, UNION. I Weighing Facilities at Abergavenny. DANGEROUS CONDITION OF MAIN ROADS COMPLAINED OF. ,I A general meeting of the Abergavenny branch of the Farmers' Union was held at the Angel Hotel on Tuesday, Mr. A. H. Marfell (Pentwyn, Xantyderry), vice-chairman, >presiding. Ad- dresses were given by Mr. E. Baker, chair- man of the Newport branch, and Mr. J. W. Da vies, chairman of the Monmouth branch. A number of new members were elected, and the Chairman appealed to tjiose who were members to persuade their friends and neigh- bours to join the Union. Cattle Weighbridge. The Secretary (Mr. Philip Williams) reported on the question of the weighbridge at the Aber- gavenny market. He said it had been alleged that the farmers had had something to do with the selection of the machine which had proved unsatisfactory, but that was not the case. They were only asked their opinion as to the selection of the site. On the instructions of the Execu- tive Committee he wrote a letter to the Aber- gavenny Chronicle pointing out that they had only had to do with the selection of the site. He also wrote to the Town Council urging that a proper machine should be provided without delav." He had received a reply from the Town Clerk that Messrs. Avery, who had been given the order for the machine, had written that a definite date could not be given for delivery, owing to the strike of moulders. He (Mr. Williams) had been talking to members of the Town Council, and they thoroughly understood what kind of machine the farmers wanted, and they would do their best to get it as soon as possible. They had every reason to hope that it would be a suitable machine, and that it would be erected in the proper place. Mr. Evan Griffiths said that what he could not understand was that they were not consulted about the selection of the machine. This was the third time the Town Council had had to do with a machine, and the two previous ones were total failures. Why did they not consult those who knew most about it ? The Town Council said they could not increase the toll without passing an Act of Parliament, and they were trying to push useless machines on them. Having appointed a committee to meet the Town Council, it was only courteous that their opinion should have been asked. He was at Llandrindod the other day, and in an out-of-the- way place in the middle ot a neiu tne tarmers had taken the matter into their own hands by getting a machine of their own from Messrs. Avery, and they had one of the best machines in the country but when the Town Council took farming matters in hand they generally made a muddle of it. Mr. Morgan Griffiths agreed that they should have been consulted as to the machine, but said that when they appointed the committee with regard to the selection of the site he believed that the machine had been already ordered. Mr. Evan Griffiths moved that a letter be sent to the Town Council that the Farmers' Union should be consulted in the selection of the machine as well as of the site. Mr. J. Merton Jones seconded, and it was carried. Fruit Weighing at the Produce Market. I The Chairman said there was only one machine at the produce market suitable for the weighing of fruit, and there was generally a fight for it. Mr. Morgan Griffiths said that he happened to go to the Pontypool market some weeks ago, and he found that there were no end of machines there, and there was no difficulty. If they wanted anything weighed at Abergavenny it was almost a squabble to get it weighed. The Town Council collected the tolls, and it was only fair that they should provide at least two machines for the weighing of produce. The Chairman said that he had been bringing fruit to the market for the past four or five years, and the dealers and farmers were getting to buy and sell more by weight than ever before. They used to get so much for the hamper, but now it was usually sold by the pound, and there was therefore great necessity for proper weighing facilities. They should impress on the Town Council that they should have a machine suitable for the weighing of fruit. It was of importance to them as farmers, and also to the hucksters, and they were very much inconvenienced at present. The more the Town Council did to improve the facilities at the market the- bigger he market would grow and the better it would- be for the town. Mr. Evan Griffiths said that fruit used to be sold by the quarter, but now it was sold by the lb., yet there were no greater facilities now than there were in the old days. It was decided to make a representation to the Town Council on this matter. The Chairman's Accident. I Mr. Evan Griffiths proposed a vote of sym- pathy with Mr. S. T. Griffin (chairman of the County Executive) in his accident, as the result of his being thrown out of his trap while driving last Wednesday, his wife also being injured on the same occasion. He hoped hat Mr. Griffin would soon oe able to be about again. Capt. Beer seconded, and said that this sort of thing showed that the roads were impassable for horse traffic, and unless they did something drastic it was no use passing resolutions. They should make it known tlat they could not have the roads as they were. They did not want to have their necks broken when they drove on the roads. They paid the greatest amount of rates towards the upkeep of the roads, and they should have some consideration. They were running a risk of life and limb every time they went on the roads. The vote of sympathy was carried. The Cattle Supply. I Mr. W. E. Baker, in an address on the benefits of membership of the Union, said that as re- garded the subscription the farmer was getting it back every time he had anything to sell. If they did not have someone to look after their interests they would be in a sorry plight, in the present state of the Government. The Govern- ment was ruled by Labour, but Labour men were willing for everyone to live like themselves if they had the facts put in front of them, and the) could not get the facts put in front of them unless they had representatives in Parliament. Everything the farmer was producing was under control, and the staple foods would remain under control for some time yet. He did not think that anyone had got much to complain of about the meat. It was difficult to get feeding stuffs, and prices were being kept up to give the farmer a reasonable profit for his work. The agricul- tural labourer had never been paid what they considered a living wage, and what the men in towns were receiving, but for what reason he was at a loss to see. He thought that the men working on the farms were entitled to as much as men working in any other industry. When the produce of the farmer was paid for at a reasonable price, they could afford to pay the labourer a reasonable wage. Referring to the sending back of cattle from the markets recently, Mr. Baker said that the main cause was the strike of slaughtermen in London, which hung up the killing of cattle. The County Executive sent a deputation to the Live Stock Commissioner with regard to this matter, and they explained to him the serious- ness of the cattle being sent back from the markets at present, and they convinced him that the sending back of the cattle now would not increase the supply of meat later on. The butchers had beeu taking 50 per cent. frozen meat, but they suggested that it was better to keep the frozen meat back than to restrict the supply of English meat to such an extent. The Live Stock Commissioner had arranged for 75 per cent. of English meat to be taken, and they could rest assured that their cattle would be taken in future, if they were real beef. He hoped that they would fall in with the proposal to increase the subscription from id. to 3d. per acre. It was most important that the sub- scription should be increased, in order to-meet their liabilities. Their subscription was only a fleabite to what the labourer paid to his union. Not Fit To Farm. Mr. J. W. Davies urged farmers to .be more alive to their own interests. Those who had seen the benefits secured by the Union and who did not joinjwere not honest. They wanted live men in their union. He was pleased to see that they had excellent officers at Abergavenny, but they must not think that it was a one-man union. Every farmer should take as much interest in the Union as the officials did. What they wanted was justice for the landlord, the tenant and the labourer. They did not want 25s. in the but 20s. in the £ The Prime Minister had shown that he recognised the position of farmers, and he had promised them security of tenure and guaranteed prices. If they gave that'the Government would have a right to demand that every farmer should farm properly and do his best to produce. There were farmers who were not fit to farm, and never would h2. Some had bought land and were farming it to waste. It was not fair to the country to have land going idle. He did not think that any of them were in favour of the shorter hours. Fifty-four hours was fair and reasonable, and he thought it should have been adhered to. The Royal Commission on Agri- culture would do then; a great deal of good. The public would get the facts, and when they found out what the farmers had to put up with they would not call them profiteers. There was no profiteering in farming when prices were con- trolled, and there never was when they sold at the market prices. Very often the middleman was getting twice as much as the producer. They wanted combination in buying and selling, and they must adopt this method in the future. They were considering the formation of a company at Monmouth, and he advised them to go in for the same thing. Increased Subscription. Mr. Homfray Davies (county secretar) re- ferred to the necessity for the increase of sub- scriptions. The calls from London were heavy, and they would have heavy calls in connection with the Royal Commission. If they did not place their case properly before that Com- mission it would be a very bad day for them. The proposed subscription, to come into force next year, was as follows :—20 acres, 5s. 20 to 40 acres, 7s. 6d. 40 to 60 acres, 12S. 6cl. above 60 acres, 3d. per acre farmers' sons, who have no land, 5s. honorary members, 21s. The Chairman said that labourers paid 6d. per week to their union, and they only combined together to get better wages and better housing conditions, but farmers had a hundred and one interests to protect. They had been told that agriculture was a key industry, and why should not labourers have as much as in any other in- dustry ? They wanted to coipbine together so that they could get fair prices for their produce and secure a fair return on their capital and be able to pay their labourers a living wage. Mr. Evan Griffiths proposed that they agree to the amended scale. He would have to pay a very considerable increase in his subscription, but it was money very well spent, when they considered the prices of what they produced. The saving on insurance alone would cover their subscriptions. 4The Chairman said that last year there was a loss on the year of {60, and if they had not had a reserve they would have been on their beam ends. Mr. Lewis seconded the proposition, which was carried. Accidents to Farmers. I A discussion took place as to ;lie dangerous state of the roads for horse traffic. Mr. Morgan Griffiths said that a fortnight ago a widow was thrown out of her trap while driving to Abergavenny, and he heard that morning that Mr. Price had been thrown out. It was no good passing resolutions that the roads were in a bad state. The Farmers' Union would have to support these people in making claims for com- pensation against the authorities. It was no good an individual making a claim, but if the Farmers' Union took it up something would be done to make the roads passable. The Chairman said that this matter was dis- cussed by the County Executive at Newport, and on the advice of their chairman they ap- pointed a deputation to wait upon the County Council and to place before them the absolute facts as to the condition of the roads. Last week he had the shafts broken off his trap while driving into Abergavenny, and he heard that morning of other accidents, and it was up to them to do something desperate to get things altered. It was driving horses off the roads to make room for the motorists. Mr. George Heath, of Trelleck, said that he was a member of the Roads and Bridges Com- mittee, and they would have his support. There was not the slightest doubt that the roads had got into a most dangerous condition during the war, and they were not fit for any kind of traffic. Mr. Evan Griffiths said he would propose that the members of the Roads and Bridges Com- mittee be taken by horse vehicle to inspect the roads and be driven by the Surveyor, and he thought that that would convince them that the roads were dangerous. It was decided to await the result of the deputation to the Roads and Bridges Committee. Presentation of Cups. Mr. Stanley Rawlins (hon. treasurer) pre- sented to the winners silver challenge cups given by the Farmers' Union in connection with the Horse Show-one to Mr. Geo. Heath, of Trelleck, for the best mare and foal, and the other to Mr. Wm. Lewis, of Newport, for the best stock bull. Mr. Heath said it was a great honour to be able to hold the cup for 12 months, more especially as it was the first cup presented by farmers,to farmers. Mr. Lewis congratulated the Abergavenny branch on being the first to present cups. Their example might well be copied by other branches in the county.

PROPERTY MARKET. At the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, on Tuesday, Messrs. Rennie & Jones, of Newport, offered freehold farms in the Abergavenny district, with the following results :— Trevine Farm, Llantilio Crossenny, 19a. 2r. iyp subject to tithe of £ r is. iod. and land tax of 13s. 5d.SOld to Mr. George R. Davies, Cross- ways Farm, for ^1,310. The Granary Ground, Skenfrith, 74a. ir. 37P. of accommodation pasture land and woodland, let at /40 per annum, subject to tithe of £ 5 7s. 7d. and land tax of £ 1 5s.-SOld to Mr. Arthur Sibbons, Far Farm, for ^1,300. Great Blaencoed, Llanvetherine, 169a. 2r. 14P., let at _1125 per annum, subject to tithe of 1-1 0;1 _1 1_1 +-" t r- 1;1 C1.1 + lib. ou. ciiui laiiu. ta-v ui £ 3 to Mr. A. Jasper, the tenant, for £ 1,900. Messrs. Williams & Tweedy, of Monmouth, were the vendor's solicitors. We are informed that Messrs, J. Straker, Son and Chadwick have sold by private treaty the well-known licensed house The Horse Shoe," Llangattock, Crickhowell, to the Trust House Co. Ltd., London the same auctioneers having also sold the freehold residence Glanavon, Mon- mouth-road, recently withdrawn at auction for £ 9 50.

EWIAS HAROLD MARKET. Considering the limiting of stock at the last two markets owing to transit difficulties, the large supply on Monday last was not surprising, the amount of stock graded being much larger than usual. After local allocation there was a surplus of 127 cattle and 876 sheep, which were sent to Wolverhampton. — A.

ABERGAVENNY STOCK MARKET. The supplylon Tuesday was somewhat shorter owing to the uncertainty of transit and of the surplus being taken. The numbers were 64 cattle, 494 sheep and 45 calves. There were no fat pigs, but there was a fair entry of strong store pigs and breeding sows, which met a very dear trade. ———— ————

LORD TREDEGAR'S SHOW. KING TO EXHIBIT. Lord Tredegar has fixed the 96th annual agri- cultural meeting to be held at the Cattle Market, Newport, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 4 and 5. The show yard will be open to the public on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., whilst the trial of hunters will take place at Coedkernew on Tuesday, the 4th, at 11 o'clock. Despite the fact that owing to the war there has been no show since 1913-the centenary meeting would have been held last year but for this-the interest taken in the event has not in any way diminished. Although not so large a show as some of the others, it has always stood second or third in the quality of its exhibits, and stock has always been sent to Newport by all the principal breeders from the whole of Great Britain. This year the entries are at least well up to the average, totalling more than in 1913, and some of the best stuff in the country will be seen on the show grounds. All the principal breeders are again exhibiting, whilst his Majesty the King is showing a short- horn bull above two and under five years, and the Prince of Wales is showing a bull above one year and under two years, and also a shorthorn heifer calf. Prizes to the amount of ^785 will be given as well as the Corporation Plate for the best male breeding animal, and Lord Tredegar's Plate for the best female breeding animal. For the jumping at Coedkernew also the entries are above the average in numbers, and some very interesting events should be seen.

F Gilwern Ploughing Society. SUCCESSFUL 52nd ANNUAL MEETING. The Llanelly, Llanwenarth, Llanfoist and Llangeniiy Ploughing Society, one of the few societies of its kind to carry oil throughout the war-, held their 52nd annual meeting on Wednes- day in last week, and the event, which is always a popular annual one in the district, was largely attended. The ploughing competitions were held on the Pentwyn-Clvdach Farm and the hedging on Tyrargoed. The entries were well above the average and the meeting was a very successful one from everv point of view. The ground was of course dry for ploughing, but some excellent work was done and the veteran competitors gave a very good account of them- .selves. Twenty-one of the 22 teams entered turned out. There were some fine exhibits in the horse classes, and the prize colt, in particular, was of outstanding quality. Mr. W. M. Chad- wick, of Abergavenny, was this year's popular president. Mr. James Davies, Penrhiw, was the chairman of the committee and treasurer, and Mr. Edwin Morgan, of Govilon, carried out the secretarial duties in the capable manner with which he has performed the' work for so many years. The judges were :—Ploughing, Mr. Rees Evans, Penrhos, Raglan, and Mr. Evan Williams, Talybont horses, turnouts and hedging, Mr. W. T. Spencer, Pystill, Llanvair, and Mr. Brinley Morris, Manest Court, Brecon. AWARDS. The awards were as follows Ploughing. Wheel plough (npen)-i, Wm. Jenkins, Mam- hilad 2, Jas. Thomas. Ty-mawr, Gilwern 3, W. Phillips, Gaer, Cwmdu. Swing plough (open)-I, Wm. Jenkins, Grey Hall, Llanwenarth 2, John Gwillim, Vow- church 3, Wm. Bevan, Penrhiw, Llangattock. Swing plough (local)-I, Wm.' Davies, Cai, Talybont 2, Edgar Williams, Pentregwithel 3, Jas. Howat, Wernbutler. Wheel plough (local)-I, B. Jonathan, Tyr- argoed, Gilwern 2, Wm. Davies, Yedw, Llan- gattock 3, Jas. Llewellyn, Ty Gwyn, Gilwern. Wheel plough (local, under 20)—1, Geo. Williams, Penbiddle, Pandy 2, Horace Lewis, Mardy, Llanwenarth; 3, Trevor Jones, Win- stone Court, Llanvetherine. Turnout. I I Neatest and cleanest turnout-I, Wm. Lane, Llanvetherine; 2 and 3, divided between Jas. Llewellyn and A. Jonathan. BioLk Test. I D. Morris (Talybont), D. Jones (Gilwern) and I T. Price (Gaer, Cwmdu) all guessed the correct weight of the sheep, 108lbs. Horses. I Brood mare-I, C. Llewellyn, Ty Gwyn, Gil- wern 2, A. Jonathan, Tyrargoed, Gilwern. Pair of horses-I, A. Jonathan 2, C. Lle- wellyn. Mare or gelding-I, Mrs. J. Jonathan, Tyr- argoed; 2, C. Llewellyn, Ty Gwyn. Best laced pair of horses (tails only)-i, B. Jonathan, Tyrargoed 2, J as. Llewellyn, Ty Gwyn. Sucker (open)-I, C. LleNvellyn, Ty Gwyn 2, P. Lewis, Maesyberllan. Sucker (open)-I, C. Llewellyn 2, T. Em- brey, Cadvor, Govilon. Sucker (local)-I, C. Llewellyn, Ty Gwyn. Hedging and Ditching. I .Two perches in 61 hours (open)-I, W. Howells, Bryngwyn 2, W. Davies, Llyvos, Cross Ash 3, D. Rumsey, Penbryn, Llangattock. 'Local, for men who have not previously won a prize-I; Hy. Williams, Bryngwyn 2 and 3, divided between W. Pritchard, Llangattock, and Lewis Rumsey, Llangattock. I THE DINNER. I The dinner was held in the evening at the Beaufort Arms Hotel, where Host Waters put on an excellent cold spread. The president presided over a good company. The President proposed the loyal toast and also that of The Clergy and Ministers of all Denominations," coupling the name of Mr. Rees Evans. Mr. C. O. Marsh submitted the toast of The Army and Navy and Reserve Forces," and paid a high tribute to the respective arms of the service for the part which they had played in defeating the Germans and preventing them from dictating peace terms to us. The British Army was the finest in the world. He coupled with the toast the name of Mr. J. Crow. Mr. Crow briefly responded. I Society's Fine Record. The President proposed Success to the Society," and said that the Society could look back upon their past record with great pleasure and pride. They had carried on during the war, and it was very creditable that as a result they had handed over £ jo to the Red Cross Society. (Hear, hear). Their gathering had always been looked upon as one of the best ploughing meet- ings within a radius of 30 ,to 40 miles, and they went on improving every year. They had done a wise thing in reducing the work of the plough- men, so that they could show their best work without being rushed. The work done was ex- cellent and reflected great credit on all con- cerned. They had some excellent horses, and he expected to see them issuing a shire horse book for Govilon and Gilwern, on the lines of Hereford. (Laughter). They had the stuff and they kenw how to breed it. He hoped the Society would continue to prosper and that they would have to extend that room to accommodate their members at future annual meetings. He coupled with the toast Mr. Edwin Morgan, the secretary. Mr. Edwin Morgan, in response, said he had been at that job for about 30 years, and it was about time he thought of retiring. (" No.") The longer he was connected with the Society, the more interested he was in it. Five years ago they held a meeting to consider whether it was advisable to hold their ploughing meeting or not, and the majority of the committee resolved that it would-be better to keep it on, though other ploughing matches in the district were aban- doned. When ploughing became compulsory, during the second year of the war, he felt very glad that they had stuck to the plough, and as a result of their meetings they had been able to hand over 172 1 IS. iod. to the Red Cross Society. This was a record meeting. The ground was dry and hard, but, under the conditions, .some excellent work was done and 21 out of the 22 teams entered put in an appearance. With regard to the finances, they were solvent and they would have a few pounds as a nest egg. (Applause). I Other Toasts. Mr. Edwin Morgan proposed the health of The Judges," and said that they could not find better judges throughout that or the ad- joiniug counties. He believed they had given entire satisfaction and there was not a single objection. Mr. Rees E vans responded and referred to the excellent ploughing work which had been done. Mr. W. T. Spencer also responded and said they had one of the grandest foals in that neigh- bourhood that he had seen this year. (Applause). If it was kept all right he did not think they would want to go to neighbouring studs with their mares. The second foal was an excellent one and well merited the prize. Mr. C. O. Marsh submitted the health of the President, whom he said he had known on the playing field, and who was a sportsman and a gentleman. He played the game in sport, and he was sure they would agree that he played the game in business. As a member of a highly esteemed firm of auctioneers, Mr. Chadwick was a worthy successor of the late Mr. James Straker. (Hear, hear). The farmers could not have a better supporter or one they could more depend upon to see that they got fairplay. The President, in reply, said when things were bad with agriculture they were bad with the auctioneers. If they met daily in business, it was only right that they should join in their social functions. The President proposed the toast of The Successful an4 Unsuccessful Competitors," and hoped that the latter would strive to reverse the order next year. Messrs. W. Jenkins and A. Jonathan, two of the successful competitors, responded. The toasts of The Secretary and Stewards," Owner of the land," Press," and Host and Hostess were also honoured. During the evening excellent songs were rendered by Messrs. W. Weaver, R. Powell, Rosser, W. Jenkins and C. O. Marsh, the ac- companiments being played by Mr. Pearce.

Ir Mrs. Clara E. Slater, 01 London and Southport, visits Abergavenny on Monday next. See advort. on page 4

Printed and Published by M. Morgan & Co., (H' I Morgan and E. C. Straker), Frogmore Street- I Abergavenny, in the County of Monmouth, Ffll DAY, OCTOBER 31, 191..

CRICKHOWELL POLICE COURT. Wednesday—Before Mr. E. Pirie Gordon and Major the Hon. W. Bailey. UNMUZZLED.—J ohn Powell, Penishapentre, Cwmdu Thomas Williams, of Penpentre Farm Cwmdu Maurice Davies, Cilvaynor Farm, Cwmdu, farmers, and W. E. Skidmore, Llau- gynidr, were summoned for allowing their dogs to be at large without muzzles. John Powell, who did not appear, was fined 7s. 6d., and the other defendants 5s. each. No COLLAR.-Lewis Powell, of Castle-row, Gilwern, collier, was fined £1 for allowing his dog to be at large without a collar. SCHOOL CASE.—Daniel Rogers, Hillside, Llan- gattock, was charged with neglecting to send his boy and girl, aged respectively 9 and 7 years, to school. Mr. D. D. Evans, school attendance officer, said the boy had only been to school a few times, while the girl had never been sent to school.—Fined 10s. in each case. RAN INTO A POLICEMAN.—Lewis Powell, of Castle-row,'Gilwern, collier, and Thomas Powell, of Pink House, Gilwern, were charged with trespassing in pursuit of game.—Herbert Fis- bourne, gamekeeper in the employ of Colonel Sandeman, said that on Monday, October 6th, he was in company with P.C. Williams, at 3 p.m., in Middle Wood, Llanelly, on the Danypark Estate. He found that someone was in the wood ferretting, and P.C. Williams went to the Canal Bridge. He went round the wood and found the two defendants ferretting. When he was 10 to 15 yards away Lewis Powell ran away with a dog and left Thomas Powell there with a ferret in the ground. He stayed with him until the ferret came out. He took the ferret and the nets and told him he would summons him. Powell offered him 10s. to forgive him and say nothing about it. He then called P.C. Williams up to take his name and address, whereupon Powell gave up the ferret and said it belonged to a man called Heaton and that he borrowed it on the Sundav night. They then had 10 nets, the ferret and two rabbits. He produced the nets. The ferret was at Daiivpark. -Cross- exaliiiilc d by de- fendants They had been on the land before. He had seen them. He never gave permission to go there.—P.C. Evan Williams said that at 3 p.m. on Monday, 6th October, he accompanied the last witness and concealed himself by the canal bridge near Danygraig, Gilwern. In a short time Lewis Powell came running down through the wood. He jumped the wall on to the canal bridge. He stopped him and searched him and took possession of two rabbits and five nets. He called his dog out of the wood and put a muzzle on it. When asked for his name a-nd address he replied Jack Thomas, 15 Forge-row, Nantyglo." Witness was then called into the wood by Fishbourne, who said he had caught a man ferreting. He went there and saw Thomas Powell with a ferret in his hand. Fishbourne took the ferret and five nets and told him he would be summoned.—In defence, Thomas Powell said he was in the wood and was ferreting, but he was on the other side of the brook and did not cross the brook. He had the keeper's per- mission to ferret on the outskirts-at least his brother had permission, and he thought the same thing applied to him.—Defendants were fined, Lewis Powell ¡ 2 and Thomas Powell Arising out kof the above case, the defendants Powell and a man named Wm, Heaton were charged with using threats to Herbert Fish- bourne, who said the men threatened to knock his b- head off.-Cross-examiend by Thomas Powell You swore at me.—Cross-examined by Wm. Heaton You threatened to search the premises for the ferret and to have it before you left. He did not threaten him with personal violence, but the two Powells did.—For the de- fence, Thomas Powell said the three of them went to the house and Heaton asked for his ferret, Fishbourne refused. No threats were used by any of them, although his brother did say I should like to fight you for it."—Wm. Heaton said the ferret belonged to him and he and the Powells went to fetch it. No threats were used.—Lewis and Thomas Powell were bound over to keep the peace for six months' but the case against Heaton was dismissed. SPECIAL POLICE COURT. I Friday-Before Mr. E. Pirie Gordon and Dr. P. E. Hill. CHARGE AGAINST LABOURER.—Patrick Greener, general labourer, Brynmawr, formerly of Gil- wern, was charged with stealing an undervest, value 6s., belonging to Wm. Barnes, Gilwern. Mary Lewis, a widow, living at Back-road, Gil- wern, said that about three weeks ago she did the washing for her brother, for whom she kept house, and, afterwards put in a drawer upstairs, reserved for her own use a shirt, pants and under- vest. When she went to fetch them down last week the shirt and pants only were there and the undervest (produced) was missing. She in- formed her brother, who said it mhst have been Patsy Greener who had taken it, as no one else had been there. Greener lodged with them about three or four months. He left a fortnight before she missed the vest.—By Prisoner He had two singlets; they were similar to the one produced. She never washed the singlets for him. She recognised her brother's vest because the sleeves had been cut off and sewn on again.— P.-S. T. Jones, Brynmawr, said he went in search of prisoner and ultimately saw him at the Bryn- mawr Police Station. He informed him that he had lodged at Gilwern. He told prisoner that a white undervest had been stolen from the house where he lodged and that he was suspected. He replied I did not steal anything what I have got is my own." He asked him if he wore an undervest, and he replied No." Greener said he had a box with some vests in it, at the lodging- house and offered to show them to him. He went and inspected the articles and found the vest (produced). On examining it he told prisoner that it answered the description given of the missing vest. He told him it was his property and that he bought it at Risca two years ago. There was another vest there of another make and material. He asked him as to the sleeves, but he could not account for them having been cut away and resewn. He had known defendant for two years he was a general labourer, and his conduct had been satisfactory, —Accused said he thought the vest belonged to him. He was quite innocent of stealing. He still believed it was his property.—The case was dismissed on payment of costs, and Greener was ordered to return the vest to Wni. Barnes. ..&

V BOROUGH THEATRE ATTRACTIONS I „ CARMINETTA NEXT WEEK. I That delightful comic opera, Carminetta," will be presented at the Borough Theatre for six nights next week by C. A. Stephenson and A. M. Norris's No. I Company. It is an unusually great attraction for Abergavenny and the large section of the public which appreciates music of a distinctly cheerful type, and a romantic story in which love and passion are the two chief in- gredients, will be grateful for Carminetta." Here is a light opera that lacks everything apper- taining to the stilted and stodgy, the subject being treated with a broad freedom that pre- serves its freshness throughout. There is in Carminetta life and colour, and in the libretto really genuine humour, accentuated by the dis- tinctive characteristics of C. A. Stepnenson, surely one of the most natural and effective comedians of the age. A particularly strong company-in fact one might say the strongest combination of talent that has ever been seen out of London-has been engaged for Car- minetta." In the name part Miss Vivien Carter reveals herself as a great artiste, playing with superb abandon and intensity, showing herself as a fascinating male impersonator in the uniform of a soldier, immeasureably removed from the music hall strut and boldness, and-singing with a haunting sweetness. Mr. C. A. Stepenson, so well known to London and provincial audiences as a comedian quite off the beaten track, plays the part of ",Panelli.- Miss Mollie Cuthbert, a picture of crinoline daintiness as Lady Susan," sings most sweetly. Mr. Claude Carter will appear as Ensign O'Hara." This gentleman is, without doubt, the finest romantic light opera lover on the English stage at the present time. Mr. Arthur Mortimer, whom theatre goers will doubtless remember as one of the stalwarts of the D'Oyley Carte Opera Co., will appear as Escamillo." Also included in the cast are such well-known names as C. Victor Rosini, Miss Cissie Sefton, Miss Dorothy Dixon, etc., etc. This was the same company which appeared at the Lyceum Theatre, Newport, a fortnight ago. The opera is staged in the crinoline period and the setting and dresses are very picturesque. Patrons are asked to particularly note that performances now commence at 7.30, p.m.

A Mother's health is of first importance in the home. Mrs. Clara E. Slater, England's Famous Specialist on Female Complaints, visits Aber- gavenny on Monday next. Sufferers from abdominal complaints welcomed. See advtron page 4- page 4-

iiiiniiwniai I n hji I rl I f t (. I le% t I- LLOYDS BANK LIMITED, with which is amalgamated THE CAPITAL & COUNTIES BANK, LTD. I! HEAD OFFICE: 71, LOMBARD ST., E.C. 3. COLONIAL & FOREIGN DEPARTMENT: 17, CORNHILL, E.C. 3, I and at BIRMINGHAM, BRADFORD, LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER, NEWCASYlE-ON-TYNÈ. Foreign Bills and Cheques are collected, and approved Bills purchased. Letters of Credit and Circular Notes are issued, and Foreign Currency Drafts, Telegraphic Transfers, and Letter Payments, available in all parts of the world, can be obtained from the principal Branches. The Agency of Colonial and Foreign Banks is undertaken. | I .NMMNI: IROYIYA.GIIIAMWMPMWMWAAMM—MMBWH—■ MVMWI IF YOU WANT GOOD RELIABLE BOOTS and SHOES YOU MUST GO TO POWELL & SON. + Large Stocks Tr \\v? ? Selected Values WINTER \ce\ Lowest Prices is coming! ?0 GENTLEMEN YOU WILL WANT LADIES Warm Clothing Vf girls WE HAVE IT. INFANTS Gentlemen's Overcoats. Boys' Overcoats, 3 0.. to <35s ?/?  Boys' Overcoats. AM Prices. ?\\ Ladies' Blanket Coats 23 to ?2.\ <? Ladies' Raincoats. 40s. to 80s.  C°StUmeS' 76 9 to ?gns. Noteaddress, 45-46 FROGMORE STREET. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES GALVANISED SHEETS, TIMBER, MATCHBOARDS. FLOORBOARDS, etc. etc. All Sizes in Stock. Baths and Lavatories. Grates and Ranges. Cement, Pipes, Bricks, and all Building Material at Lowest Prices. District Agents for the Celebrated Oakeley Slates. ROBERT PRICE & SONS, ADJOINING CATTLfi MARKET. THO:M:AS & SONS ARE NOW SHOWING THE LATEST ATTTTTIMIIXr STY LEB In Millinery, Costumes, Heavy Coats, Sports Coats, Scarves, Furs, Blouses, Fancy Neckwear, etc., etc. WE ARE HOLDING A LARGE STOCK OF BLANKETS, SHEETINGS EIDERDOWN QUILTS, TABLINGS, WELSH FLANNELS, and HOUSE — — — HOLD LINENS. — — — A Competent Staff of Dressmakers and Costumiers can now turn out orders with promptitude. GOLDEN FLEECE, ABERGAVENNY. OPPOSITE BANK HOUSE 527 pairs of Ladies' Shoes New Shade in Toney. (Stocked in Half Sizes). Leather Heels, Linings & Stiffeners Bm Em m RRY'S ? "'? ?' ? ]Il t?-? ?A.bergavenny lC DDC READY IN ABERGAVENNY UUjUUU FOR A GREAT MOVE. I I huve now ready 120,000 Early Spring Cabbage Plants :—Wheelers ? Imperial, Early Offenham, Flower of Spring, Harbinger, Ellam's Early Dwarf, Hurst's First and Best, etc. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, Daffodils, direct importation from Holland. Floral Designs a Speciality. I i-Var1 nrv, ■ 1 ABERGAVENNY SEED STORES. 1 I C ?/ir?r\Y? T?t?? FROGMORE STREET, I | a( —< V -< /W ABERGAVENNY. —j ?** t t?C\ 71 j) \/?*?*??**??*'???**?*?? FLORIST /?D ? FRASER?S ALWAYS   ? ALWAYS PRASEB'SII I ? TCdej?I?o??c No. 4* AGENTS :—PONTRII^AS, Mr. Woodyait, The Court. BEAUFORT, Mrs. Gregory, BI,AINA, Mrs. H. Oakey. TREDEGAR, Mr. T. Walby.