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OUR BOYS." I 3rd Batt. Mon. Regiment Territorials. I SUPPER & PRESENTAION AT DRILL HALL. I On Saturday niglit last there was a most interesting gathering at the Drill Hall, the Commanding Officer of the A (Headquarter) Co. Of the 3rd Batt. Monmouthshire Regiment, having invited the officers and men to supper. There was a good attendance, the men turning np in full force to the number of 160. The Abergavenny Borough Band was also in attend- ance, and came in for special praise and thanks in the course of the evening. The gathering was all the more interesting from the fact that this would be the first occasion on which the new Commanding Officer of the Battalion, Col* r. B. Ford, would make his public appearance since taking over the command of the battalion. The occasion was thought a fitting one for the presentation to Col. W. D. Steel, Y.D. (recently retired from the command of the 3rd Mons.) of a verv handsome illuminated address, subscribed for bv the non-commissioned officers of the A Co., on his retirement from the command of the Battalion. The Drill Hall was properly decorated with flags, the Union Jack predominating, and the tables were prettily decorated. Capt. J. G. Bishop presided, and was supported by Lt.-Col. P. B. Ford, T.D. (commanding the 3rd Batt.), the Mayor of Abergavenny (Lt.-Col. J. H. Gilbert Harris (commanding the 1st Hereford Battalion). Major Fawckner (New- port), Capt. J R. Jacob (commanding the Cwm Company). Lieut. and O. M. A. A. Fry. Rev. J. R. Phillips, R. D. (Chaplain), Lieut Reed and Lieut. Bennett (Abertillerv), Mr. Jim Thomas (repre- senting employers of labour). Letters of apology were received from Mr. J. A. Findlay and Mr. P. Cooper, both being large employers of labour. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Market-street, catered in a very satisfactory manner, and provided a most enjoyable meal, to which ample justice was done. The toast 01 The King was given with the usual military brevity. The Band played the opening bars of the National Anthem. Pianoforte solo, by Mrs. Barrett. The Chairman then proposed The Colonel Commanding." He said they were pleased to welcome Col. Ford, on this, his first -public ap- pearance as their Commanding Officer. (Ap- plause). He was a man, not of words, but of action, and it was, therefore, unnecessary to, as the saying went, butter him up." (Ap- plause). But it might be said that the Colonel had seen many years of service, and that some of those present had served under him—(ap- Pla-tisel,-and he (the chairman) was quite sure that, from what was known of the Colonel, they would have a most excellent Commanding Officer. (Applause). Fortunately, or unfor- tunately. Col. Ford had in Colonel Steel an exceedingly difficult Commanding Officer to follow, for Colonel Steel had proved to be a most excellent Commanding Officer. (Applause). He (the chairman) was quite sure that Colonel Ford would strive to follow Colonel Steel, and do his best to make the battalion better even and stronger than it had been for the past few years, or was at present. (Applause). Song, I1 Bacio," Miss Madoline Price, ac- companied by Mr. S. P. Searle. Colonel Ford, in responding, said lie must first express his pleasure at seeing so many present. (Cheers). He had always remembered the Aber- gavenny Company as the smartest in the Bat- talion, always smartly turned out, and he was pleased to see that they kept it up. (Cheers). He was also glad to learn that they were over strength. This was the Headquarter Company, and the outlying companies looked to the head- quarters to give a good lead, and it was up to the Abergavenny Company to set a good example in every way. (Hear, hear). He had served a good many years in the battalion and its pre- decessor, and was, naturally, very proud of becoming its Commanding Officer. (Applause). Nobody realised more than himself that he had a very hard task before him. He had an ex- cellent example, and he hoped to follow it. (Hear, hear). He had had the honour of serving with Col. Steel for 26 years, and had had many opportunities of judging of his excellent qualities and his great worth as a British gentleman and as an officer. (Applause). He (Col. Ford) felt that he had a lofty ideal to work up to, and he did not mean to shirk it. (Applause). He must make it plain, now, that if lie was to be a success he must have the hearty co-operation and support of every man, non-commissioned officer and officer. (Applause). He wanted to inspire them all with love for their battalion and every man to be jealous for his onvugood name, and that of the battalion which he loved, and if there was anything that he could do to improve matters, and make things pleasenter for them, and to improve the steanding of the battalion, he would have the greatest pleasure in doing it. (Cheers). He must say that a great honour had been conferred on the battalion in its being selected, out of the whole of the Territorial Forces, to go on th' Armv manoeuvres (Cheers). He hoped that every man would make up his mind, whatever it might cost him, to put in the whole 15 days. (Cheers). Meantime, let them attend every drill, get into the open, especially for marching, and work so that when they got into camp there might be nothing slovenly about them. (Cheers). Let them work away as if they were already in camp. They had won a good name let them try to keep it. Try, for they could never be certain. (Applause). But they could improve by doing their best. (Cheers). Improvement could only come about by the united action of all ranks. (Cheers). He hoped they would all do their utmost to make the battalion more efficient still. (Cheers). Song, Mr. Alec. Mcrgan. The toast of The Visitors was proposed by the Chaplain, who, in doing so, expressed regret at the absence of Mr. Findlay and Mr. Cooper. He associated with the toast the names or the Mayor and Mr. Jim Thomas. One of the greatest gifts to man for all practical purposes in this life was the gift of adaptation, a gift that enabled one to fit the position in which he was placed. They heard of round men and square lioles and round holes and square men but a man should adapt himself to round or square. (Hear, hear;. He did not know anyone who possessed that gift in a greater degree than the Jvlayor of Abergavenny. Whether they saw him in the Mayoral chair, or leading his splendid battalion, the 1St Herefords—(applause),—or as a churchwarden, or as managing the affairs of a great nobleman, or whatever lie did, he did it well. (Applause). Mr. Jim Thomas he had known as a boy, and a good boy, too.—(hear, hear) ,and now knew him as a ,oodEinan --(ap- plause), one who was respected very much. (Hear, hear). He gave his workmen every facility to do their work as Territorials. They were greatly indebted to gentlemen like Mr. Thomas, Mr. Findlay and Mr. Cooper for doing all they could to enable their men to put in their time for drill, and for encouraging the Territorial movement. (Applause). Song, Miss Carr. i Capt. Bishop called upon Colonel Ford to make a presentation, on behalf of the non- commissioned officers, to Colonel Steel, for they had felt impelled to give their Colonel some little token on his quitting the battalion, and. in fair- ness to the other companies, lie should explain that the reason for doing so was that Col. Steel liacl for so many years been identified with that company. It was in March, 1880, that Col. Steel became lieutenant and in 1884 he was promoted to the rank of captain, taking over the command of the Abergavenny Company, which, he retained until 1S97, when lie was made brigade-major, subsequently being honoured by the command of the battalion. (Cheers). Tl:e non-commissioned officers and ad who had served with Col. Steel, had got to appreciate his extraordinary gift for leading men and helping them. (Applause). They wished to show Col. Steel, not only ihat those capabilities were not forgotten, but also that he was held by them in the highest respect and esteem and was indeed loved. (Applause). It was entirely spontaneous 011 the part of the non-commissioned officers. The presentation was ill the form of an j illuminated address- in an oak frame, a verv j beautiful specimen oi lire art of the ilhanitlatr r, executed by Mr. Robert Townsend, ot Al^rga- venny, upon whom it reflected the highest credit. There was an inset photograph of Colonel Steel, ) with the dates 1880-1914, surmounted by a skilful drawing of the regimental and the King's | coiours, the former bearing the inscription South Africa, 1900-H)02." The text of the add "ess was as follows Presented to CuI. Will. Dyne Steel, Y.D. We, the undersigned, tion-commissioned officers of the A (Head- quarters) Co. of the 3rd Batt. Mon. Regt. (T.F.) on tins the occasion of your retirement from the j command of the battalion, desire to place on record our high appreciation of the faithful and valuable services rendered by you to your country for over 30 years, and to testify to the very cordial relations which have always existed "between yourself and the members, both of the H'and I Companies of the 4th Battalion. S.W.B., and the present A (headquarters; Co. of the 3rd -Batt. Mon. Regt., Territorial Force. We also sincerely hope that the remainder of your life I may find you surrounded by troops of friends. j loyal to the core and true as steel until th ■' Last Post shall be sounded at the close of a well- spent and strenuous career,-E. F. KYllch, Q M.S., John Walters, colr.-sergt; Fred Gardner, A. Powell. G. H. T. Powell, Edward H. Restall, John Storey. T. G. Green, W. H. Russell, J. C. Huxtable, Walter H. Porter. T. Saunders. C. Eames, sergeants W. Pritchard, lance-sergt. J. Connolly, F. C. Wellington, L. A. H. Dunn, \V. Wigley. corporals: A. W. Rawlins,C. J. Booth, A. H. Richards, H. T. Kennett, lance- corporals." The reading of the address by Col. Ford was received with much applause. Col. Ford then said that, on behalf of the non- commissioned officers iiiid the whole of the company he had the greatest pleasure in handing that very handsome address to Col. Steel. Three cheers were called for Colonel Steel, and given three times over, and the band played Auld lang sync." I The Chairman next called upon the Mayor j| and Mr. Thomas to respond to the toast of The Visitors." The Mayor, in responding to the toast, said lie was present not only as Mayor, but as one of their comrades in the elsli Border Brigade. I (Applause). He wished to extend his sympathy to Colonel Steel on giving up the command of such a splendid battalion. It would not be very long before his time would be up with the ist Herefordshires, and lie knew that it would be a great wrench to part from them. (Hear, hear). Knowing Colonel Steel's kindly and sympathetic nature, he knew it was a wrench tor him, too. (Hear, hear). He would like to congratidate Col. Ford on his having assumed command. (Applause). He (the Mayor) had known the battalion for a greater number of years than he cared to remember, and he could only say that the improvement made in the last few years, not only in that company, but the battalion, was almost beyond belief. (Applause). On looking round their Drill Hall he had been pleased to see Indian clubs, and then was grieved to see ) boxing gloves. (Hear, hear). Happily, how- ever, their Captain had relieved his (the Mayor's) troubled spirit by telling him that there were some, but that they were safely put away. (Hear, hear and laughter). He hoped that that was not in consequence of what had recently occurred in the town of Abergavenny—(laughter), for," said the Mayor, "believe me, the best and noblest way to settle a dispute between two men is to get into the ring and have it out." (Long continued applause). There were some people, said the Mavor, who believed that when two people did not agree, they should pass one another in tile street with furtive glance and downcast eves. But that was not his opinion of the way in which Englishmen should settle a disagreement. Some resorted to a slanging match in the papers, but that was not the way to settle things. If there were any disagreement between any of those present, let them go to the Drill Hall and have it out with the gloves. (Ap- plause). The first thing boxers did on entering the ring was to shake hands, and it was the last thing they did on leaving. Those two facts knocked the wind out of the sails of those who said that boxing was brutal and degrading. (Cheers). He would like to thank the employers of labour in the town for the support they had given to the Territorial movement, in giving their men ooportunities ot attending drill and camp not only was it a credit to the town, but a service to the country, and thanks were fully deserved. (Cheers). Mr. Jim Thomas said he was very pleased to be present as an employer of labour, and was much gratified at the way in which the toast had been proposed and received. (Applause). As an employer of labour it had always been his pleasure to endeavour to advance Territorial work as much as possible. (Applause). It was a great pleasure to him, on looking round, to see the" young bloods coming along. (Laugh- ter and hear, hear). He looked upon it, as an employer of labour, that it was nothing less than a national duty on his part to do what he could to facilitate the Territorial movement in that part of the country, and it would always be his endeavour to do so. (Cheers). Song, Mrs. Burdon. Colonel Steel was greeted with rounds of cheers on rising to return thanks for the presen- tation. He spoke with evident emotion, and said that words failed him to express his thanks for the spontaneous gift of sympathy they had been good enough to present to him. He had no idea on coming into the room that lie was going to be honoured in that way, and it touched I him to the heart. Capt. Bishop had truly said that he was gazetted in 1880. but as a matter of fact lie was on the books of the old 9th Company of the 2nd Administrative Battalion of the 2nd Monmouthshire Rifles in July, 1879, and had been closely associated with the Company from that time until he was gazetted a few days ago. (Applause). It was a very difficult task to say good-bye, and he could not do it adequately. They would forgive him, he knew. (Applause). He was not a demonstrative man, but lie was unnerved that night. He thanked them all heartily, and wished them all God-speed. (Ap- plause and cheers). Song, Mr. Carr, The Death of Nelson." Colonel Ford proposed The Headquarters Company," coupled with the name of Captain Bishop. He said the Company had always had a very good reputation. He had alwavs found the A Company the best, and a town like Aber- gavenny was naturally looked to to produce a good Company. The town had a very good reputation. lie remembered the Company as far back as 1890, and looked upon it as the smartest Company in the old battalion. (Ap- plause). Capt. Bishop, unfortunately, started soldiering rather late in the day, and it was a great pity, from the standpoint of the battalion, that he did not start twenty years sooner. (Hear, hear). They were pleased to have him now, and lie was sorry to tell them tht lie was going to take him from them. (" No, Sir ") He was much too good for a Company officer, and he was going to be promoted to field rank. (Applause). He was going to be Brigade-Major, but they would still be under his eye, for they would be in the half-battalion for which lie would be responsible. (Applause). He concluded by saying that it gave him great pleasure to present a long-service medal to Private A. Jones. (Cheers) Private A. Jones advanced to the head of the table, and, amid the plaudits of his comrades, the long-service medal was pinned on his breast by Colonel Ford. Song. Miss Bretliertou. Captain Bishop, responding to the toast and thanking Col. Ford for his kind remarks about the Company, read a letter from Mr. P. Cooper, who expressed the hope that recruiting was making satisfactory progress. He always did his best in that direction, and trusted he might yet see the day when some sort of compulsory service scheme was introduced. (Applause). Not only 1would it be good tor the country as a defensive measure, but it would be of invaluable benefit to the youth ot the country by inculcating the useful lessons of self-reliance, self-respect and self-discipline. (Applause). After giving the men some valuable information about the manoeuvres and the necessary preparation for the work, the necessity for putting in the whole of the 15 days, in order to get the 20S. per head in addition to the ordinary pay, &c., &c.. Capt. Bishop said he would take that opportunity of thanking the Borough Silver Band for the services thev had rendered to the Company at all times. The present strength of the Company was 164. When the new organization, whereby they were going to train in double companies, was brought into vogue, he should not be content, whatever his rank, until they were able to raise two full, and in all respects creditable. companies in Abergavenny. (Applause). He did not feel at all that promotion was a thing he wanted. He would very much prefer, it he could do so, to stay with the Company he had been attached to. and which he so much loved.-( ap plause;—and he had hoped to have the pleasure of training them for some years to come, (Ap- plause). But, of course, one could not stand still, and there must be promotion, and therefore he felt it his duty—although ft did not strike him as a very pleasant one 'it the moment—to relinquish his Company and to take over half a battalion. (Applause). He would, appeal to every non-commissioned officer and man to make a strenuous effort this year in view of the manoeuvres. In conclusion, he thanked those ladies and gentlemen who had contributed such an excellent programme of music during the evening. In addition to those already mentioned, some excellent songs were rendered later in the evening by Private Madden and Sergt. Powell, Mr. Searle officiating as accompanist in a most efficient manner. A most enjoyable evening was spent.

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Crickhowell Agricultural Association. 1 A meeting of the Crickhowell Agricultural Association was held on Thursday, last week, at the Town Hall, Crickhowell. Mr. A. Beckwith presiding over a large attendance. The action of the Sub-Committee in arranging a joint Show with the Horticultural Society was ap- proved. The question of confining certain competitions to districts or areas was considered, and probably there will be alterations. It was resolved to add the following members to the general committee Messrs. A. W. T. 'Evans (Village Farm, Uangattock), John Thomas (Neuadd), Rees Price (Blaenaudraw). Geo. T. Christopher (Cwmgu), D. T. Edwards (Tyny- wlad), F. G. Price (Castle Inn, Talgarth), Brinley Morris (Manest), W. E. P. Davies (Court, Tre- tower), D. Penry Thomas (Llangynidr), Wm. Morris (Blaenaumawr), and Philip Griffiths (Penwern). It was resolved to ask Major the Hon. W. Bailey to accept the presidency of the Association for this year. .6. ———-

CRICKHOWELL. FOOTBALL.-For the benefit match with Brynmawr Crusaders on Saturday Crickhowell have selected the following team :—Back, S. Maggs threequarters, A. W. T. Evans, Donald Williams, Buller Wiiliams and C. F. Leonard half-backs, Hubert Parry and C. Laughton forwards, W. A. Davies (capt.), W. Batty, W. Lewis, S. Millett, E. Morgan, S. Cox, H. Thomp- son, E. Llewellyn and W. Kite. CRICKET CLUB.-I,OCal cricketers will be very pleased to hear that Mr. A. Beckwith has accepted the presidency of the Town Cricket Club, and forwarded a substantial subscription to the funds. Mr. Beckwith says he will be pleased to do all he can to restore the prestige of the Club, and expresses the hope that members will promptly pay their subscriptions. Un- doubtedly a great deal can be done in the way of subscriptions, and it is interesting to know that the committee have resolved to see that members' subscriptions are paid before June. ODDFELLOWS.—The Cambrian (Crickhowell) Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., has rarely been in a stronger position, and at the last meeting the secretary, Mr. C. F. Leonard, said the local branch had more than held its own. The juvenile branch has flourished beyond expecta- tion, and the adult membership is strong. In funds the branch stands better than ever. It was stated by one of the officers that despite pessimistic beliefs regarding the effect of the Insurance Act upon the financial status of Friendly Societies, their Order, the Manchester Unity, had done splendid work, and the financial return for the first nine months showed a surplus of /26,000 on the working for that period. General satisfaction was expressed with this statement, it being remarked that few societies had such a record. PARISH COUNCIL.-—The Rector, the Rev. H. P. Somerset, M.A., presided at a meeting of this Council on Tuesday evening. Mr. John Evans, Ivy Tower, said complaints had been made of the damage done by dogs in the cemetery, and lie thought something should be done to prevent a recurrence. He proposed that notice boards prohibiting dogs being allowed in the cemetery should be placed in conspicuous places. This was unanimously agreed to. The" Clerk was in- structed to write to Mr. James Edwards, Clan- onney Estate Office, thanking him for his kind- ness in erecting a new gate-post and putting the entrance gate from Castle-road to the Recreation Ground in order. It should be stated that the grazing of the cemetery belongs to the caretaker, Mr. John Morgan. The grazing of the Recreation ground has been let to Mr. J. Williams. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL.—The Rev. W. E. Morgan, pastor of Bethabara Baptist Church, Crickhowell, presided at a meeting of the Crick- howell and District Free Church Council at Cwmrhos. Cwmdu. on Friday evening. It was resolved to seek the opinion of the churches as to localising the Free Churchman for the district, the Council being strongly of opinion that it should be introduced. It was stated that the Rev. J. R. Evans, B.D., Bwlch, C.M. minister, was leaving the district to take up a pastorate at Mountain Ash, and appreciative reference was made to the work of the reverend gentleman, who was formerly president of the Council in the locality, the Council unanimously deciding that the Rev. W. Gomer Harris should represent them at the farewell services to be held at Mr. Evans's church shortly. The President, the Rev. W. E. Morgan, preached at the evening service held at Cwmrhos. FOOTBALL.—Both football clubs have now completed their fixtures, although the Rugby Club are playing an extra match with Bryn- mawr Crusaders on Saturday, for Harry Thomp- son's benefit. Thompson has rendered the club faithful service. The Crickhowell R.F.C. can hardly be said to have had a successful season. Until the middle of the season the club did fairly well, but there was a decided slump in form and enthusiasm towards the end, and the lot of the officials was not by any means a happy one. The best achievements of the team was a victory over Christ College (Brecon) and drawn matches with Brynmawr and Usk. With these exceptions, it is a record of defeats, and a losing team soon loses support. While every credit is due to those who have worked so hard to keep Rugby going, it is feared that the interest shown is not sufficient to keep the good old game alive. The secretaries -first Mr. Rankin, and then Mr. A. Evans—worked hard. What the future will do, of course, remains to be seen, but the pros- pects are dismal. The Llangattock Association Club have had a fairly successful season. Their best display, perhaps, was a draw with Aberga- venny Rangers, who came perilously near defeat, whatever may be said to the contrary. Near the end enthusiasm dwindled, and it was not an easy matter to put a team into the field. Still, the village club has given an impetus to Associa- tion football in the district, and there are prospects of a good club being formed next season. There is certainly room for one football club in Crickhowell.

CRICKET. ABERGAVENNY v. NEWPORT 2ND XI. The local Club opened their season at home on Saturday last, when Newport Seconds were the opponents, and although the weather was not favourable to cricket, a good game, which ended in a draw, was witnessed by a small attendance. Mr. Jacob did justice to his new office by winning the toss. W. R. Lewis and W. Uewellin opened the Abergavenny innings, but with only 13 runs on the board the former was bowled by Abbott. C. W. Webb followed in, and the score was taken to 25 when Llewellin was stumped. J. R. Jacob joined C. W. Webb, and these two took the score to 83. at which figure Jacob fell a victim to Swallow, and six runs later Webb was out to the same bowier. The remaining men, with the exception of the Rev. Wildblood, could do nothing with the bowling, and the innings closed for 119. Newport opened their batting with A. W. Ivins and J. P. Treloar to the bowling of the Rev. C. B. Wildblood and Woodeson. With the exception of Treloar, Swallow and Hatton, no one seemed to be able to cope with Woodeson, his slow ball deceiving most of them, and when time was called they had scored 100 runs for seven wickets. Woodeson took five wickets for 43, and C. W. Webb two wickets for eight runs. Scores ABERGAVENNY. W. R. Lewis, b Abbott. 5 W. Llewellin, st Treloar, b Phillips. 15 C. W. Webb, c Morris, b Swallow. 39 J. R. j -cob, b Swaloiv 11 Rev. C. B. Wildblood, b Swallow. 15 W. J. Page-Wood, lbw, b Swallow. 5 C. E. Watkins, b Phillips I H. Jenkins, b o H. B. Corles, not out 2 Woodeson, b Phillips. o Morgan Jones, b Swallow 13 Extras 11 Total 119 i NEWPORT 2D XI. A. \V. IviEs, lbw, b V:oocl-wn, i J. P. Treloar, b Woodeson 35 G. r. Morri: b o E. V. Swallow, c Jacob, b Woodeson.. 19 D. J. H. Hatton, c Jenkins, b Woodeson 22 C. T. Vachell, b C. W. Webb. I S. R. Martin, b C. W. Webb. 6 M. Jenkins, not oiit 4 Extras 12 Total for 7 wickets. 100 E. Phillips, T. Abbott and G. Rowlands did not baL not ba,.

GOLF. I MONMOUTHSHIRE v. HEREFORD. I MON SIIlKlv. IIEKEI'OKIJ. R. E. Hohbs I vl, F. BlackNvelt o H. R. Anthony .? J .W. Brown. C. o T.R.Worthing 1 J. Cr. Bishop I Q. Miller o J.N.Morgan. I E.A. Johnson o R.W.Powlett I ReN-. o B. Watkins 1 F. Cucldoa o C. C. Heywood o A. ITattoii I J. C. Marsh 1 F. Hatton o V. L. Thomas o H. Holroyd i

I Baden Powell Scouts. Thursday in last week being St. George's Day, the local troops of Boy Scouts held a rally in Bailey Park during the afternoon. After saluting the flag, various members gave a display of ambulance work and signalling, and were afterwards addressed by the Rev. J. R. Phillips, Chaplain to the ist Abergaveuny Troop. They then proceeded to the Co-opera- ative Hall, where tea had been provided. The lads were afterwards joined by some of their parents, and the evening finished up with various musical and other items, contributed by tile lads themselves and one or two friends. On Sunday the three troops—the 1St Aber- gavenny, the Marquess's Own Xevill Troop, and the Tredillion Troop, about 80 lads in all- accompanied by Mr. Oswald Williams (Chief Organizer for South Wales), Capt. Despard (Organizing Secretary for Wales), Mr. W. B. Powlett (District Commissioner), Scoutmaster Beard and Assistant Scoutmasters Coombe, Foerster, and Heybourne, attended divine service at St. Mary's Church, and were after- wards inspected by the Mayor, who presented the Vicar, the Rev. H. H. Matthew, with his warrant as Chaplain to the Marquess of Aberga- venny's Own Nevill Troop; The Mayor briefly addressed the lads, congratulating them upon belonging to a movement which aimed at making them good citizens, and trustworthy, capable, and loyal subjects of the King. The Chief Organizer, Mr. Oswald Williams, also gave them a few words of encouragement and advice, and thanked the Mayor for being present, after which, headed by the recently formed Scouts' drum and fife band, they marched to the Troop Head- quarters in Baker-street, and were dismissed. I

▼ Crickhowell Cricket Club. I Below we give a list of fixtures of the Crick- howell Cricket Club, one of the oldest, and at one time one of the strongest, clubs in the Princi- pality. Of late years the Club has been growing weaker in playing strength, and it seems strange to see the reserve teams of clubs whose premier elevens, formerly, were hardly a match for Crickhowell, in the fixture-list. But prospects, happily, are brighter this year, and a good side will probably take the field. The captain is Mr. Robert Evans, a capable all-round cricketer and the vice-captain Mr. C. T. Hudson, a useful player. The new secretary is Mr. Tonge, and the club are fortunate in having such a capable sticii a ct p b le successor to Mr. C. F. Loam, who it is hoped will assist the team. A committee comprising Messrs. A. J. Thomas, J. E. Waters, A. E. Davies, Alford Davies, W. Townsend and J. Phillips, has been elected by the members. The ground, on I which the Usk Valley Club plays, is being rapidly got into condition, and net practice has alreadv begun. FIXTURES. May 23..District XI home 30..Married v. Single home j uiie i TaIvNvtin liol-tie Instii.ince A.C.C. home 6 Dmdais. home iv-Blaina liolne 20..Talgarth Asylum away 27.. Abergavenny 2nds away July 4.. Brecon away ii..(? I wcru home 25 Abergavenny Asylum away Aug i. I,. & N.W.R., Abergavenny. home. St',i.. I)istl,ict XI home 15.. Seargeant Brothers. home 22 Abergavenny 2nds home 29.. Brecon lioiiic Sent. -Seargeant Brothers. lioine

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Llanwenarth Ultra Parish Council. I I I The annual meeting or uie auovc tuuuu. "0.0 held in the British School, Govilon, on W ednes- ] day, 22nd April. Present Messrs. W. Morgan (chairman). D. J. Davies, J. Davies, T. Jenkins, < W. Pendry, J. Watkins, F. A. Thomas (clerk). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. I I Mr. J. Davies was voted to the cliair pro. xtm., and the business of electing the chairman for the ensuing year was proceeded with. Mr. W. Morgan wished to give up the office, and called uoon the members to elect someone else. He proposed that Mr. J. Davies be elected chairman. Mr J. Davies appealed to the Council not to support the motion. On the proposition of Mr. T. Davies, seconded by Mr. W. Pendry, Mr. Morgan was chairman. VICE-CHAIRMAN. I I On the proposition of Mr. Jenkins, seconded I hy Mr. J. Watkins, Mr.?i J. Davies was unani- I mously re-elected vice-chairman. I OVKRSEKRS. { Mr. J. Davies wished to be released from I further service as an overseer, and remarked that he had served as such for about 15 years, therefore he considered that he had done his share of the work. Under pressure from the Council, and on the proposition of Mr. J. Watkins seconded by Mr. Jenkins, lie consented to con- tinue in office for another year. Mr. J. Watkins was unanimously elected as an overseer, on the proposition of Mr. Pendry, seconded by Mr. T enkins. TREASURER. 1. Mr. Bretliertou, ot ttiesiCapital ex counties Bank, having written resigning the office of treasurer to the Council, it was unanimously resolved, on the proposition ofi:Ir.J J. Davies, seconded by Mr. Watkins, to appoint Mr. Stanley Rawlins as treasurer to the Council. I STIl.E AT Kit, HAUL. Mr. T. Davies reported the result of a meeting of Councillors at the above stile. It was decided that for the present there was no need of any alteration. Mr. D. J. Davies proposed that the recommendation of the committee be adopted. Mr. J. Davies seconded. Carried unanimously. I TELEPHONE CAIXfOFI-ICE. I A communication from the Post Master General was read, in which itfíwas pointed out I that if the proposed office at Govilon were con- nected with Abergavenny instead of Gilwern, the yearly guarantee required from the Council would be ?15 is. instead of ?11 6s., being an increase of ?j 15S. on the terms originally quoted. The members were unanimously of opinion that it would be a short-sighted policy to have I the office connected with Gilwern. Mr. D. J. Davies then moved that the agreement be.signed 011 behalf of the Council, and humorously ex- pressed his very great pleasure at finding that the first member required to sign the agreement was the Chairman, who had not been a supporter of the movement. The Chairman, replying, remarked that he had not been a supporter because he was doubt- ful of its success. Mr. D. J. Davies said that if it was not a success immediately, it would be ultimately, and that the convenience it would afford would justify any expenditure under a guarantee. He was glad to find that the chairman was in favour of a connection with Abergavenny rather than with Gilwern. Mr. J. Watkins seconded the motion, which was carried, the chairman not voting. TELEGRAPH OFFICE. I Concerning the Post Master General's state- ment that he was unable to say whether the provision of a telegraph office at Govilon would be warranted even under a guarantee," Mr. 1). J. Davies remarked that it was irrelevant, and fore- shadowed the result of any further enquiries which the Post Master General offered to make if desired. If the Parish Council cared to guarantee any deficiency in the cost of working such an office, he considered that that body, as representative of the public, should be afforded the means of providing any facilities for which there was a public demand. It was decided to defer the matter until the result of the telephone working became known. PATII THROUGH PENYWORLOD MEADOWS. The Clerk was instructed to bring this question to the notice of the authorities concerned. DUST NUISANCE. I Mr. J. Davies drew the attention of the Council to the serious inconvenience caused, and damage done, by the enormous quantities of dust which accumulated on the main roads during dry weather. Last year, he remarked, the nuisance was somewhat abated by the County- Council having tar-sprayed the road, but this was not done until August. He, therefore, moved that this Council make immediate representation to the County Council of the need for tar-spraying to be carried out on the main road through the village, and that applica- tion be made for this to be done with the least possible deiay. Mr. Watkins seconded the motion, which was I strongly supported and carried unanimously. PATH AT CWM. I Mr. Jenkins pointed out that a path leading from the top of the Cwm road to Pwlldu was in a bad state of repair, and proposed that the Council sand ion the necessary repairs. Mr. Pendry seconded, and it was decided to employ a man for not more than three days to do the work. I A I

THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF 1914. I ABERGAVENNY ARTIST HONOURED. I Abergavenny may well be proud of the success of a native of the ancient borough in the art world. Mr. John Wheatley, of Penzance, Corn- wal, has had a picture A portrait of a gentle- man," accepted for this 'year's exhibition at the Royal Academy. It will be remembered that he competed at the Royal National Eisteddfod held at Abergavenny last year (he entered four competitions) and secured three first prizes and a silver medal for his work, the subjects being Still life Landscape and Figure Sub- ject." He had also secured a first prize at the National Eisteddfod at Carmarthen. As a student he studied under A. S. Cope, R.A., London Stanhope Forbes, R.A., Newlyn Mr. Walter Sickett, London and the Slade School, London. In addition to the R.A., he has pictures accepted for exhibition in the Carfax Gallery, and the Goupil Gallery, London.. His wife, Mrs. John Wheatley, R.M.S., has again had two pictures accepted for this year's exhibition in the Royal Academy-, the subjects being A woman asleep," and a portrait of Miss Prancess Wheatley." It will be remembered that she also had on exhibition at the Eisteddfod in the Loan Exhibition, a number of miniatures executed on ivory, which were very much ad- mired. She is a frequent exhibitor at the Royal Academy, the Societ6 des Artistes Francais Paris and the New English Art Club. She has disposed of a number of her works, amongst her purchasers being her Majesty Queen Alexandria, and the Walker Art Gallery,. Liverpool. Both artists' pictures have been well hung, and we congratulate them upon their success. We also tender our congratulations to Alderman and Mrs. Wheatley upon the success of their son and daughter-in-law.

Funeral of Mr. William Jones, Triley. VV ith maniiestations of regret and many tokens of sincere sympathy, the funeral of the late Mr. Jones took place at Llangattock Lingoed church- yard, the family burial ground. The s'ervice was taken by the Rector, the Rev. G. B. Jones. A large number of the friends of the deceased assembled to pay their last respects to the memory of one who has been a familar figure among them for many years. During the period deceased resided in the parish of Llangattock Lingoed he filled several important parochial offices. He was a churchwarden during the incumbency of the Rev. J. W. Osman, and was instrumental, with the reverend gentleman, in carrying out a thorough renovation of the parish church, including the fixing of a new organ in the chancel. In these works they were generously aided by the late Mr. Crawshay Bailev. The deceased also represented the parish for some years on the Rural District Council, and was also an energetic member of the James Davies C.E. School Committee, and spent much of valuable time in its interests. As an agriculturist lie was well known throughout a wide circuit as a shrewd and intelligent farmer. The owners oj the Bailey Estate were represented at the funeral by Mr. James Berry Walford. The deepest sympathy is felt for the widow and children. The funeral arrangements were efficiently carried out by Mr. W. Morris, Triley Bridge. The bearers were Mr. Montague Harris, Mr. L. H. Jones (Pcnypark), Mr. Warren Davies, and Mr. A. Parry (Dingestow). Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the following :—Widow, harp with broken string Children, wreath Mr. Jack Bailey, harp wreaths from Mr. and Mrs. Smith. and family, Cecil and Grace (grandchildren), Alan and Carrie, Sister Caroline, Russell. Dorothy and Herbert (grandchildren), Mr. Montague Harris, Leonard and Adelaide, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jame;, Mrs Davies and family (Old Court). Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, Florrie and Reg., Mr. C. C. Ileywood, Mr. and Mrs. Watkins (Paudy Inn), M s. Watkins (Ross), Mr. Morgan (Triley), Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pritchard, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Davies (Cfliigan), Mr. and Mrs. Denstone (Llwynfranc), Workmen (Netlierton), Mr. Williams (Llwynfranc), Mr. and Mrs. C. R. j enkins, Mr. and Mrs. Pugh, Percy and Edith, G. Reece, and several others. A,