Abergavenny Chronicle

isullmunnl. POINTTS TJHEHLT TELL. qcylinders cast en b)oc. 83 m/m Bore x 140 m,m Stroke. Centre Bearing to Crankshaft. Enctesed Vatwes. Adjustable Tappets. Be<ch High Tension Magneto, advance and retard control on dash. Zenith Carburettor, hot and cold air control on dash. Silent Chain Drive to Camshaft and Magneto. Forced Feed Lubrication. Detachable Rims. Thermo-Syphon CooHng. Honeycomb Radiator. Multiple Disc Clutch. Gate Change. Three Speeds and Reverse. Full Floating Back Axle. Shock Absorber. Perfect Springing. Michelin Tyres. Petrol Tank on Dash. Doubtefotding Windscreen. FngHsh Hood, with side curtains. Electric Horn. Comfortable Body. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC STARTER-The starter that always starts. WESTINGHOUSE DYNAMO, STORAGE CELLS AXD FULL ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT-The light that never fails. Regardtess of cost no high grade car can have more striking features than this, making THE HUPMOBILE CAR UNSURPASSABLE IN VALUE. StrLZICICLX-Cl IFC)IXXX-SOOLt4BX- Model £245. Agent for North Monmouthshire and Breconshire :—P. WtLKS, Crickhowell. Thone 32. Also Loca! Agents for OVERLAND & SUNBEAM CARS. ALFRED PRITCHARD, Furnishing Ironmonger, 2 Cross Street. Ahergavenny. Trunks, Portmanteaux, Dress & Eastern Baskets. Gladstone Bags, &c. Large Stock, Best Quality, Lowest Prices. Inspection and Comparison Invited. GUNS CARTRIDGES' All kinds of SPORTING AMMUNITION. Corrugated Roofing Sheets, Cement, Piaster, Fire Bricks, &c., Kept in Stock and Delivered in Town and Country. Special Brands Binder Twine, and Thatching Yarn. BUILDERS' MERCHANTS. ? ? ? ? ?' ?.? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? SCULPTORS. I ROBERT PRICE and SONS, Lion Street- MONUMENTS OF QUADTY—BEST—YET CHEAPEST. ANEW HARVESTING IMPLEMENT. e? 2 kl BAMFORDS' Variable Action* Side-Delivery Rake, Swath Turner and Tedder. In these day of SCARCITY OF LABOURERS, it is IMPORTANT to be UP-TO-DATE with your Machinery Therefore BUY one of THRSR IMPLEMENTS, A COMPLETE HARVESTER IN ITSELF. ? MOWER3 AND RAKES at lowest prices. A Splendid Selection of HAY FORKS, RAKES, WAGON ROPES, FILES, &c., MOWER KNIVES, FINGERS, SECTIONS, &c., for all leading makers KEPT IN STOCK. 7 Speciat Blends of MACHINERY OILS from 1/8 GaHon. PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS W BEVI AN Agricultural W. BEVAN, *?'????, to, Cross Street, ABERGAVENNY. Tst.. P.O. 97. i ,tpat to t)D g,uctton. JAMES STQAKEQ, S°", &, CHA!)W!CK. (Members of The Auctioneera* Institute), AUCTIONEERS. VALUERS. I Estate, Land and House Agents. SALES conducted of House Property, Estates, Timber, Machinery and Plant, Shares, Agri- cultural & Trade Stocks, Furniture, Pictures, Plate, and all Household Effects. VALUATIONS made for Probate, Tenant Right. Mortgage or Sale, and for the Transfer of Hotels and other businesses. Licensed Victuallers' Accounts kept and Stocks taken. Ganging. SALES :OF FAT A STORE STOCK in Aberga- venny Cattle Market every TUESDAY, AND FAIR-DAY, commencing at 9-30 a.m. ESTATES Managed and Rents :Collectdd, Mort- gagesnegotiated. SALES of Horses, Vehicles, Hamesa, &c., in the Cattle Market, every.Fa.ir Day at 11 a.m. tNSURANCES of all kinds effected in leading O&ces Register kept of Farms, Country and Town Hoasea to Let or for Sale. Telegrams, Tomkina, Abergavenny." Telephone, P.O., 24. OFFICES Froomore Chambers. ABERCAVEHNY. PRELIMINARY. FINAL DISPERSION SALE. UPPER GAER FARM. BWLCH, BRECON- SHIRE. TAMES STRAKER, SON. & CHADWICK ? are instructed to anno).mce that the Important Sale of DEAD FARMtNG STOCK & HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE will take place during the month of October. MONTAGUE HARRIS, Auctioneer. Valuer, House and Estate Agent. Telegrams: Montague Harris, Abergavenny." Telephone: P.O. 41. S&S conducted of &11 kinds of Property, Agri- cultural and other Stock, Timber. Furniture. <&o. WEEKLY SALES OF FAT & STORE STOCK in the Cattle Market, Abergavonny, every TUES- DAY AND FAIR DAYS. commeucing at 9-30 am. VALUATIONS for Probate or Mortgage, and for the Transfer of Licensed Premises. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE in Estate Manage- ment. Rents Collected. All Insurances effected. Offices: Lion Street. Abargavenny. PERCY WIBBERLEY, AUCTIONEER. VALUER, ESTArE AGENT and INSURANCE BROKER. Telegrams: Wibberley, Auctioneer, Abergavenny. P.O. Telephone No. 142. SALES conducted of all classes of PROPERTY, FURNITURE FARMING STOCK, GROW- ING TIMBER and OTHER EFFECTS. VALUATIONS made for all purposes. INVENTORIES taken and checked. TRADESMEN'S BOOKS Audited. LARGE EXPERIENCE in all classes of INSUR- ANCES for FIRE, LIFE, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION.THIRE PARTY. 'PLATE GLASS, INFOAL MARES, TRADESMEN'S HORSES, &c. WEEKLY SALES of FAT and STORE STOCK in Abergavenny Market every TUESDAY and FAIR DAYS OFFICES:—Lion Street, (over Bakery Shop.) Abergavenny. GILWERN, BRECONSHIRE. SAI.r: OF DESIRABI.K LEASEHOLD COTTAGES. MR. ARTHUR J. THOMAS (in conjunction witli Mr. \V. H. Hiley, of Abertillery) has been instructed to offer for Sale by Public Auction (subject to Conditions of Sale to be then produced), at the HoTKL, Gn,WERX, On WEDNESI.)AY, i2th AUGUST, njij;, At 7 p.m. precisely. All tliose TWO LEASEHOLD COTTAGES AND LAND (comprising an area of I, 19t Square 'Yards) situate at 'FORGE ROW, GILWERN, in the respective occupations of Messrs. Gatheld and Stroud, at a rental of 2os. and IJS. per calendar month. The Property is held under a Lease from John Capel Hanbury, Esq., dated 2nd February, 1910, for a term of 63 years from ist November, i<)o8, at an annual Ground Rent. of ?j. Further particulars and orders to view may be obtained from the Auctioneers, at Abertillery, and Athrofa," Gil\vern or of A. H. DOLMAN, Esq., Solicitor, Commercial Chambers, Abertillery, Mon. BUSINESS ESSENTIALS. TYPEWRITINGAND DUPLICATING. Legal work, specifications, letters, statements, &c., typed intelligently and promptly. Ex- cellent work guaranteed. Duplicating of personal circular letters, trade lists, &c., a speciality. Any number of type- written copies of documents provided. ACCOUNTANCY AND AUDITING. Systems of Book-keeping for different busi- nesses provided. Trading and Front and Loss Accounts and Balance Sheets prepared. Periodi- cal Audits efficiently performed. Accounts prepared for Income Tax and other purposes. R. H. JACKSON. Fern Lea, Hereford Road, 1 Abergavenny. ;JIIti.sctllaneouø. !F you desire the BEST in HocsE FuRNisHixGs, and a.t prices whtch meet &H? competition together with & Ia.me selection, the firm ¡ to a-Rord you a.H these a.d- I vantages's TnE COTTAGE FCRITURE ARCADE (tWO ¡ doors fromP.E.GANE'S Great Furnishing Show- Rooms. 163. Commercial Street, NEWPORT. Why not pay this exten- sive establishment a visit of in-'pection and judge, for yourself, or send for Illustrated Catalogue.. Handdewi Sk:rhd and Uanvethertne Cottage Garden Society. THE ANNUAL SHOW OF GARDEN PRODUCE, HONEY. POULTRY, TABLE DECORATIONS, BEST COOKED DINNERS, and SALE OF WORK will be held in the ASSEMBLY ROOM On THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th, 1914, The Band o! the 7th Division Roya! Nationa! Reserve (by kind permission of Co!. Mansel) will play selections during the Afternoon. DANC!NG AMD OTHER AMUSEMENTS. Admission at 2.30, Six p ence. CRIC:O:L 2:RAL -I ASSOCtATtON. President C. H. MARTIN, Esq., The Hill Abergavenny THE 29Tn ANNUAL SHOW OF HORSES. CATTLE, SHEEP. PICS & DAIRY PRODUCE, DRIVING, TURN-OUT CON TESTS JUMPING;. VICTORIA CROSS RACE- MUSICAL CHAIRS, AN U SHEEP-DOG TRIALS Will be held in the picturesque GLANYRAFON GROUNDS, on the Banks of the River Usk, and ctose to CRtCKHOWELL, MONDAY, AUGUST 31st, 1914. Cr:ckhowen Horticuttura! Society. President A. BKCKWITH, Esq., Moor Park. The 8th Anmmi Exhibition OF FLOWERS. FRUIT. VEGETABLES, COOKING, NEEDLEWORK, &c.. Will be held in conjunction with the above Show, on the same Ground. Schedules and Entry Forms for the Horti- cultural Section may be obtained from the Hon, Secretary MR. F. J. HURLEY, Brynheulog, Crickhowell. Entries dose Monday, Aug. 24th 1914. ABOUT JE250 tN PR!ZES. THE 3RD SOUTH WALES BORDERERS BAND will play choice selections of music during the day, and will play in the town in the evening. Admission One Shining to Show and Sheep Dog Triats. Sheep-Dog Trials at 10.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Driving, etc., Judging at 2.30 p.m. Judging of the Horticultural Section at 11 am. Exhibition open at 2 p.m. A PubHc Luncheon witt take p!ace in the Show Fie!d at 1.30 p.m. The Chair will be taken by the President. The G.W\R. Co. will run a frequent (Special) service of Motor Cars between Abergavenny. Brecon and Crickhowell. Cheap Tickets will be issued to Gilwern Station by the L. & N.W.R. Co. Entries dose Thursday, August the 20th or with Doub!e Entry Fees, Monday, August 24th, 1914. Prize Lists and Entry Forms may be obtained from the Secretary, W. V. JONES, P.O. Tel. 42. Lindley, Crickhowell. —— G. W. R. —— EXCURSIONS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6. DAY TRIP to BRISTOL & WESTON- SUPER-MARE. Leave Abergavenny 7.20 a.m., Pontypool Rd. 7.55 a.m. THL'RSDAY, WnDNHSPAY & MONDAY NIGHTS, AlJCI'ST 6, 12, 17 & 26. LIMITED DAY TRIP to KILLARNEY ARKI<OW. \\TOODENBRIDGE, 0\OCA, RATHDRrM, RATHKEW, WICKl,OW, BRAY, DuBi.iN, Wi-:x) ORD, &c. Leave Ponty- pool Clarence St. 7.56 p.m., Mountain Ash 8.52, Aberdare 9.4, Merthyr 8.32, Pontypool Rd. *8.5<) p.m. *Pontypool Rd. depart 7.50 p.m. for Killarney. For details see bills, or send postcard to stations or omces. FRANK Po'fT)':R, General Manager. USE STOCK MARKET, NEXT MONDAY. Receives oSicial support of local branch of the National Farmers' Union. iøctll.aneouø. ABERGAVENNY UNION. APPOtNTMENT OF RELIEVING OFFICER, REGISTRAR OF BtRTHS AND DEATHS, &c. -T?TOTICE IS HHRHBV GIVEN that the i\t Guardians of the Abergavcnny Union will, at their meeting on the 2i;st day of August next, proceed to the appointment of a Relieving Officer for the Blaenavon District, and Registrar of Births, and Deaths for the Blaenavon sub- district, the said offices to he held conjointly. The area of the Relief District is 18,661 acres, and the population, according to the last census, i4'545.. The person appointed will he required to fill the omce of Guardians' Collector and he must also perform the duties of Visitor under the Children Act, i()oS. if the Guardians require him to undertake tliose duties. The salary as Relieving OfHcer will be £90 per annum the average fees from all sources received by the Registrar during the last five years were ?a? os. od. per annum a commission of ?10 per cent. is paid on all sums collected, the average commissions for the last three years being £7; and about io/- a year is paid under the Children Act, 1908. As regards the office of Relieving Omcer, applicants must have had previous experience. The appointment will be made subject to the provisions of the Superannuation Act. l8q<), and to the sanction of the Local Government Board, and that of the Registrar General with respect to the omce of Registrar. The person appointed will be required to furnish security in some guarantee omcc to be approved by the Guardians, in the sum of £200 as Relieving Officer. and /ioo as Guardians' Collector. lie will be required to reside in Blaenavon. Candidates (whose ages must not be under 25 years nor over 40 years) must send applications, on a form supplied by me, in their own hand- writing, stating age, present occupation, and past experience accompanied by copies of three testimonials of recent date, to me, at my office. on or before the i yth day of August next. Dated this 24th day of July, loi-t. W. H. P. SCANLON, Clerk to the Guardians. Union Omces, Monk Street, Abergavenny. Abergavenny Horse Show & Agr!cu!turat Associat!on. Patron T'lE MosT NoBLE Tim MAROUKSS OF ABEKCAVENXY. K.G. President EDWARD CURRE, .ESQ., of Itton Court, Monmouthshire. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION of HORSES, AGRICULTURAL STOCK, DAtRY PRODUCE, & HORSE SHOEING, c\T HERC. \'EXY, \t!J. RE HELD On THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1914. ScHEm'LK 01.' PRIZES AXD ExTRY FoRM can be obtained from tlie Secretary. Entries Ctose Definitely 18th August, 1914. EARLY ENTRIES WILL BJ: ESTEEMED. SECRETARY CHARLES STRAKER (J. Straker. Son, & Chadwick, Auctioneers), Market Street Chambers, Abergavenny. The Whitecastle & District Horticultural Society's ANNUAL SHOW or FLOWERS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, DAtRY PRODUCE & UVE POULTRY Will take place at WHITE'CASTLE On Thursday, August 13th, 1914. PROGRAMME 0]' ExTl-:RTATXMHXTS. An Open-atr P!ay The Haymakers will be performed bv a well-known Amateur Company (Stage-Manager Rev. Charles Bews) at 3.45 p.m. and agaiu at G..)O p.ll1. Athietic Competitions (for Competitors from the White Castle Society's Districts). From 4.30 to 6.30 p.m. i. A FooTBALL MATCH (time limit). Seven aside. Teams from the different districts. Prize. A Badge. Dres, and 2. A BICYCLE GYMKHAXA (.) Fancy Dress and Decorated Bicycles. (2) Needle-threading, etc. Prir.es, 5 and 2;o. 3.—BiCYCLH MUSICAL CHAIRS. Prizes, 75. 6d. and <;s. 4. PILLOW FiGHT. Prize, [o/ Tuc 0! W'AK. Ten a side. Sides from the different districts. Heats and unal. Prize, io/ Entries to be scut in to tlie Hon. Sec. Athletic Committee Mr. E. Pritchard, Nantyderri. Thres Guessing Competitions. Houpta. Cocoanuts. THE TRAFALGAR BRASS BAND will play during the Afte"noou, and also for Dancing from 7.30 to 8.-30 p.m. Hon. Sees. THE MissES JACKSON, Bryuderi and MR. AscoT'f, School House. ABERGAVENNY. BANK HOLIDAY TUESDAY, AUGUST 4th. ATHLETIC SPORTS (A.A.A. & N.C.U.) Whippet Races. Galloway Races. EXH!B!T!o1ToF FLYING BY TIIE "DA!LY MAIL" AIRMAN, MLONS. Sikl[.AM]Err. SPHCIAI. & CHEAP TRAINS. Z. WHEATi<EY, Hon. Sec. South Wales Borderers (24th Regt.) Association. EMPLOYMENT AGENCY. AN" EMPLOYMENT AGENCY has been I ?TL formed io. connection witli the above Regiment, for N.C.O. 's and men leaving the Service. Employers of Labour arc earnestly requested to communicate with the local Re' gimental Agent, Lieut. A. A. Fry, Drill, Hall, ABER- GAYENNY, who will be pleased to supply any information. Only N.C.O's and men with Y. Good and Exemplary characters are recommended. Employment Desired. Qualincations. Car Conductor In same employ 5 years. Prison Warder or Postman Groom or Yalet Groom before enlistment, and Omcer's Servant six years. Chauffeur Completed three months' course in driving at Aldcrshot. I Railway Porter Same before enlistment. Groom Gardener Motor Driver Motor 'bus driver. Butcher Butcher for seven years in Regiment. Carman Milk Trade Milk Trade before enlist- ment. mlantrb. =====- -==:====- WANTED, & good Cook-General for Cardiff.— Apply, Red Barn, Abergavenny. W ANTED, at once, good Kitchen amid for Vv Abergavenny.—C.G.. Chi-oncle Omce. WA'NTED, a strong Errand Boy. Good wages. 'T —Appty. Sea.r?ea.nt Brothers, Ltd. ttT'ANTED, at once, Cowman, single m&n pre- TV ferred.—Apply. Lewis, Mardy. W ANTED, respectable Lady Assistant for the W Cafebusiners. Mnstbeqnick alid obliging. Welcome Cafti and Temperance Hotel, Abergavenny. "{"XT ANTED, ynnng Hoaaemaid. early in Sept.— Vv Apply, fall particulars, Mrs. S. J. Rather, Maindig Farm. T?TA'NTED, good General, small family, also W respectable young girl to take baby ont.— Apply, by letter, X2, Chi-onicle Omce. T ADY and gentleman and two children require j" superior dining room and two bedrooms.— Reply. 53. Adria Road. Sparkhill, Birmingham. TT7'ANIED. immediately. Steady Girl. about 17, IT been ont before, fond of children.—Tayler, Cross Street, Abergavenny. T?7'ANTED, end of August, go6d plain Cook, not W under 25. Churchwoman preferred. Wages X16.-Mra. Cotton, Weatneld, Abergavenny. W7'ANTED, a eood General, able to cook two ia W family; washing out; good wages.-Apply, C?/'o)H(/e OSlce. Yt7'ANTED for August, small furnished Cottage TT or Apartments ftwo bedrooms). Reasonable t'rma.-Address. Miss Wooler, North Myton, Huby, Leeds. A PPRENTICE Wanted for Ironmongery. — ?- Herbert, Frogmore Street, Abergavenny. WANTED at once, strong young Housemaid. 'f One who has been out before.—Apply, Ingle- side, Monmouth Road. tX7 ANTED, (Free) small roadside or village pnb- W lie aronnd Abergavenny. Ingoing by valua- tion f60 to .670. Replies confidentially treated. M.S.P., Chronicle Omce. w AN,TED, a good country Blacksmith, wages ?v 28a. ICd. per week, subject to the Asylnm OSicers' Superannuation Act, 190'). Apply, personally, to the Medical Superintendent, Mon- montbshire Asylum, Abergavenny. A USTRALIA offers passages to: (i) Farm A hands with recent experience, £8. (2) Youths 16 to 20, £7. (3) Women domeatica (single), 13-Apply for forms stating qualinea- tions to: Australian Agercy, 50, Parliament Street. London. S.W. n 1££1. T?O LET. Cottage and large garden, pig's cot JL very fruitful. Near Hanvair Church, Llan- tillio Croasenny.—Apply, S. Jonea, 6, Regent Street, Abergavenny. rmO Let, No. 2. Clfvedon ViHa.g. Mount Street; rent Os. per week inclusive.—Apply. Morgan, Laurels. rT?O LET with immediate possession, Albert Villa -L Albert Road, Abergavenny. Reeendy in the occupation of Miss L!oyd.—Apply. James Straker, Plas Derwen, Abergavenny. TTALIDON. Monmouth Road.—Apply to Edwia JLL Foster, Belia Viata. TTOW to Purchase a Houae with the help of the jL-L Terminable Mortgage Loan Policy of the Scottish Temperance Life Assurance Co., Ltd. The loan being cancelled in event of borrower's death.— Particulars from the Resident Secretary, Gloucester Chambers, Newport. ?F?? r e?-"? at.nJ? I jfor al£. /?ARDEN Barrows, Ladders, Ca.rta and Gambo \? —Watkina, Wbe?wrigbt, Mardy, Moa. FOR SALE, a quantity of prime Cider. Appty Lewis, Tyhir, Near Abergavenny. TRISH Terrier Puppies (by Red Rock, the big -L winner).—Percy Fraser, Queen Street. ?YCLE.—Second band Royal Enneld for sale- \?' Splendid running order. Reasonable offer.- Apply, Cedar Villa. Chapel Road. /?ENT'S Royal Enneld. Tourist Model, three ?J< speed, oil bath fine condition cheap for cash. AIsoB.S.A. AirR'ne.-Didcote. 47. Mit) Street. CIDER For Sale, about 500 gn,ona 2, 3 and 4 N-i years old.—Apply to Mr. Evan Jones, Church Farm, Llanarth. F OR SALE, good Thatching Straw. -,ti-,o hogshead t of Cider and an Invalid Chair. — Da,vis, Court Morgan, Near Abergatenuy. DIGS Given "GIF" Keep from Worms, Cramp, JL Fits. grow fast fatten rapidly; 3 Ibs. Is.— Sannders, Cross Street, Abergavenny. -DATS, MICE, MOLES, COCKROACHES r\ and BBHTLUS greedily eat Harrison'a Reliable Rat Poison. Cats and Dogs wiU not touch it. Vermin dry up and leave no smell. Prices 6d., ia., 23. 3d., and 35. 8d. Postage zd.— G. W. Harrison, Chemist, Reading. Sold by Chenusta. Agent for Abergaveuny H. Shackle- ton, Chemist, 9, Cross-street. Brvamavrr A. M. Jonef, Chemist, 74 King St. Crickhowell: KJrkland. /? REY HAIR permanently and speedily re- \?T stored to its original colour by using Harrison's Hair Colour Restorer. It is not a dye, but by natural means acts as a restorative. Contains nothing injurious, and is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair. In bottles price is. 6d. (postage 3d. extra). Manufacturer G. W. Harrison, Hair Specialist, Reading. Sold by Chemists. Agent for Abergavenny H. Shackleton, Chemist, 9 Cross Street Bryn* mawr A. M. Jones, Chemist, 74 King Street. TTMPORTANT to Mothers.—Every Mother jL who values the Health and cleanliness of her Child should use Harrison's Reliable Nursery Pomade. One application kills all Nita and Vermin, beautines and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 4td. and od. Postage id Geo. W. Harrison, Chemist, Reading. Sold by all Chem- ists. Insist on having Harrison's Pomade. Agent for Abergavenny H. Shackleton, chemist, 9, Cross Street. Brynmawr A. M. Jones, 74 King Street. Crickhowell: Kirklacd. THE GREAT SKIN CURE. BUDDEN'S S. R. SKIN OINTMENT will cure itching after one application destroy every form of Eczema heals old Wounds and Sores acts like a charm on Bad Legs prevents Cuts from Festering will cure Ringworm in a few days removes the most obstinate Eruu" tions and Scurvy. Boxes y'.d. and is. I'd You must have "BUDDY'S."—Agent for' Aberga- venny Mr. Shackleton, The Progmorc Phar- macy Pontypool Mr. Godfrey C. Wood. Chemist. X.Mt or traprb. STRAYED to Penymaes, Llautbony, in April, a ? Welsh Ewe, alit right ear in three crop, left notch over. Since yeaiied lamb. Owner can have same by paying expenses. IT OST, on Tuesday, 21at instant, between Go?iloa JLj and Pandy, a Duplicate Order Book. Finder rewarded.—Apply, Govilon Mills. JMtsrcUaucous. A LL Boya or others found trespassing or taking -?'L fruit ftom Spring Cottage. Brynegwenin, will be prosecuted after this date.—Williams. WESLEYAM CHURCH. Sendees am a.m. and 6-30 p.m.