Abergavenny Chronicle

PRIMITIVE lYSETHODiST CHURCH. The annual prize distribution in connection with the Sunday School of the above Church took place on Monday, February 1st. The meeting was presided over Ly the Rev. T. Thompson. An excellent programme was rendered by the scholars, consisting of solos and recitations Following the entertainment, the Mayoress (Mrs. Z. Wheatley), who was accom- panied bv the mayor (Alderman Wheatley), handed the prizes to the winners in a most graceful manner. Eleven bronze medals were j also presented to those having made the maxi- mum attendance during the year. Eight children received certificates won in the recent Primitive Methodist Scripture Examination. Books were also awarded to the children who plaved such an excellent part in making the recent Missinarv Anniversary a great success. The Rev. T. Thompson droposed a vote of j thanks to the Mayor and Mayoress for their presence and the interest which they had dis- j plaved during the evening, which was carried ] with great enthusiasm. The Mayor, in respond- ing, said what a great delight it had been to Mrs. Wheatley and himself to have had the privilege of attending this prize ditrilmtion. These were busy times for them, but they resolved to give each church in the town all the help they could during their year of office. Every denomination was at work with one aim, namely, the making of good lieii and good women. Some of the happiest times of his life had been spent in Sunday-school work, he being for a number of vears a superintendent. He congratulated the on the successful year the)- had enjoyed, and wished them great success in the future. Miss E. A. Sayce presided at the organ in a verv efficient manner. The evening closed by ringing the Doxology. <%>.

Hunting Appointmer.is. THE MONMOUTHSHIRE HOUNDS WII.I. MEKT Mondav, Feb. 8-TI.,iiover at n a.i. Thursday, Feb. II-Three Salmons at II a.m. THE CRICKHOWELL HARPERS "Wednesday, Feb. lo--Thc Hcr:lllt:ge; at II.

p, 1"¡ :),11f't. 1," jj' ,f n I i»TraS3 FROM THE Y.M.Q.A.! Here we are again Our Rooms are a cheer- 1n1 illumination at the bottom of Frogmore- street, long after the business establishments are closed. And passers-by would, as did the elder brother of the Prodigal, hear much music and singing, and would ask what it meant The replv would be that the jolly boys from Porth- cawl had come to Abergavenny, and that the Y.M.C.A. at least thought that it was meet for tlum, to make the lads as happy as possible. And so wc are called again into action. This grand institution for young men has been weighed in a balance throughout the length and breadth of the country, and it has not up to now been ffumd wanting, bong after this great struggle is over the four letters, Y.M.C.A., will be the most precious, and most full of meaning | to manv*tliousands of soldiers, and will find a very warm corner in their hearts. We had a very successful concert last Friday evening, the programme being provided by the i2|th Company. The Sergeant-Major presided, and later in the evening a number of the officers put in an appearance. Judging by the lusty cheers which their arrival called from the men, a happy feeling exists between them, and we expect to see much of them at the Rooms ;n the c-?,)ect to see ii,,icli of t l ieiii at tile P,)oin?-. "Iii the The general meeting of the Brotherhood was held on Sunday afternoon, Mr. John Owen presiding. The following officers were chosen for the ensuing year President, Mr. Robert Bevan lion, secretary, Mr. ',V. Cordon Griffiths; treasurer and registrar, Mr. Arthur Hill treasurer of the benevolent fund, Mr. W. H.  I i o was iiiial)lc tii,-oti, Ii Rees. Mr. Frank Hill, who was unable through illness to be present, has successfully filled the position of president during the past year, and on the proposition of Mr. John Owen, seconded bv Councillor J. R. Beckwitli, the secretary was directed to convey to him the unanimous thanks of the Brotherhood for his much appreciated services. Will all the soldiers please note that the Y.M.C.A. is open every Sunday evening from S o 'clock till y.30, for what is known in camp as a sacred sing-song ? Make a list of your favourite hymns and bring it with you We arc given to understand that an Engineers' Male Voice Party will shortly be formed that Mr. John Owen will accept the invitation which  i t the in-itation Iius already been extended to him to conduct it that a less important engagement of his will have to go to the wall in order that he may 1 ii or d er th-,it he find time to devote to the object and that Valiant Warriors will be practised first, followed by Valiant Sons of Cambria that there will be a rush to the photographers vvlifti the men get their uniforms that the men will shortly be going for a march up the Sugar Loaf; that Pte. Farr is a well-known baritone in eisteddfodic circles that Pte. Smith is a good hand at rattling the bones and that he hopes shortly to rattle the Kaiser's. W.O.G. on', I

BLAEftAVGN. WEDDING.—On Saturday the wedding took place at the Blaenavou Parish Church of Lieut. J. H. Jacob, of Glantorvaeu-terrace, Blaenavon who lately returned from the front suffering from rheumatism and frostbite), and Miss I.,illa Tanner, daughter of Mr. Tanner, of Channel- view, Varteg. The Rev. J. G. Mathias, vicar, officiated. Lieut. Jacob is an officer in the 2nd Monmouthshire Regiment, and an assistant master at one of the Blaenavon schools, while his bride is an assistant mistress at the Varteg Council Schools. The bride, who was attired in a smart navy blue costume, was given away by her father. Miss Hettie Tanner was the bride- maid.

FUEL SUPPLIES IN WAR TIME. To the Editor of the 11 Abergavenny Chronicle DEAR SIR,:—The following two paragraphs from the current Press deserve to be noted by all interested in the use of fuel, whether in the domestic grate, the steam boiler, or the factory furnace Threatened coal famine in the Midlands.— Birmingham and the Midlands generally are threatened with a coal famine. Not only are householders menaced but manufacturers cannot obtain regular supplies, and if the present scarcity continues some of them will I have to close down. A variety of liai-c to close d o ,? r clauses have contributed, to this, the most important of which probably is the deficiency of tamers, wing to eulisttw?ut. it January 28th.—An Order to economise coal has been issued by the German railway administration at Essen. It has further been officially pointed out to house- wives that coke is a much cheaper form of fuel than coal and gives a better heat." Here is a point certainly where we may well learn from the enemy. It cannot be too widely known—not only by housewives but by factory managers and other large users of fuel—that there are in many districts full stocks of coke that it is, at the same price per ton as coal, a much cheaper form of fuel, as a much larger percentage of its weight is readily combustbile material; that in kitchen ranges "broken" coke is particularly useful and that recent experiments have demonstrated that coke can be advantageously employed for steam raising with but slight variations in the furnace arrange- ments. It is therefore to the advantage both of the community and of the individual at the same time that the fullest possible use should be made of our coke supplies. Cours faithfully, A STUDENT OF FUEL ECONOMICS.

I BENEFIT FOOTBALL MATCH. I To the Editor of the" Abergavenny Chronicle" I DICAR SIR,- Rc-ferriiig to last Saturday's foot- ball' match in Bailey Park, in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund, will you kindly allow me to return thanks on behalf of myself and committee to all who kindly assisted to make the game a success ? The Town Council, who kindly lent ground Messrs. Horsington Bros., who kindly lent the posts and supplied lime for marking the ground Messrs. Bradlcys, clothiers, who supplied pro- grammes also Mr. T. Morgan, Ebbw Vale, who kindly refereed the match. We also wish to thank the Tredegar team, who have paid two visits to assist us in aid of the above fund also ¡ Mr. George Boots, Welsh International, who brought a°first-class "team and Capt. Bowyer, R.E., who kindly tacked off. It particular we wish to thank the .Mayor I (Alderman 7. Wheatley, J.P.), who kindly entertained the teams after the match, which l was very much appreciated also Mrs. Gameson, who kindly out her rooms at our disposal. I should like to state that we have a first-class match arranged for February 20th, in aid of the Mayor's Local War Relief Fund. Thanking you for the use of your valuable paper. I am. Sir, vours faithfully, F. W. BLANCH. I 28 Princes-street, Hon. Sec. I Abergavenny. -46

COMFORTS FOR THE TROOPS. I FRESH APPEAL BY LADY FRENCH. I SIR,—Will you kindly insert the following appeal from Lady French, and say that sub- scriptions are received and work given out to willing workers on Monday, from 11 to i and 5 to 7, at the Town Hall ? M. CORFIELI), B. OWEN, B. OWEN, Hon. Secretaries. Red Cross, Town Hall, Feb. 2, 1915. ] SIR,—Mav I make use of your columns to say that there has been a very marked falling off of late in the supply of comforts for our troops, which I have been collecting at my depot ? I attribute this entirely to the fact that a large majority of people are under the impression that our men are now amply provided with warm clothing. This is not the case, as is proved by my constantly receiving letters from command- ing officers of units at the front asking for comforts. Clothing wears out very quickly under such trying conditions, and it is essential that there should be a continuous supply of such things as shirts, 'socks, under-clothing, woollen cai S and gloves, &c., to make good this wastage. I shall be exceedingly grateful for any contribu- I tions of the above comforts, or of money to purchase the same, which should be sent to 54, Beauchamp-place, and also for mufflers, which should be sent to 3Q, Berkeley-square. i May I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere thanks to all who have so generously sent me contributions of money or comforts of any kind ? Yours, &c., ELEONORA FRENCH. Feb. 1, 1915.

3&heofs Brigade, ftayaS Fusmers. I \v.1JV.:l, f.lIU¿Pl;.) l! i)v, Ilfo.U..VCt ;J!h;¡1W': U8 This Brigade, recently known as the Old Public Schools and University Mean's Force," was formed in September last, and is composed of men from the public schools and universities of Great Britain and Ireland. The original strength, of the Brigade was 5,000, and these men were sent into training last September, being billeted on the inhabitants of Epsom, Ashtead and Leatherhead, in Surrey. Owing, however, to a large number of men having received commissions in K.M. Army, which in the majority of cases they had applied for sub- sequent to joining the Brigade, a further 500 men are required to complete the establishment. The Brigade forms the 118th Infantry Brigade of Lord Kitchener's New Army. Men enlisting now will be sent into train- ing at once, complete free kit being propvided in each case upon commencement of training, in the case of a man wishing to serve in the same Company with friends who have already en- listed every facility will be granted to enable him to do so. The Brigade will shortly take up its quarters in huts which are now nearing completion at I \'Fooàcntc I'ad, EpS0111 Down' Snrrcy, the Golf Course of the Royal Automobile Club, kindly lent to us for this purpose. No expense has been spared to make this the most up-to-date training camp in the country, special attention having been paid to the drainage, sanitation, lighting, heating and waterproofing of the huts. It is important that men wishing to join should apply at once, so that they ,:an com- mence their training immediately, as the Brigade expects to leave for the front at all early date. Any further information will be supplied if in- tending secruits write to our nearest Recruiting Officer, Capt. A. Reed, The College, Cardiff or to the Chief Recruiting Office, 20, Westminster Palace Gardens, Westminster, London, S. W. ♦

LLAf.iiSATTGCK LNGOEÐ. PATRIOTIC CONCERT.— The patriotic concert organized by Mr. Warren Davies, which took place in the National Schools, Llangattock Lingoed, proved in ever)- respect a most gratify- ing success. Not only was he rewarded with a crowded house, but the musical programme provided was of a thoroughly patriotic character. Mr. Davies secured the services of Miss Gwen Avers' Party from Monmouth, who for some time past have been engaged in rousing the rural districts to their true state of patriotism in the great crisis through which the country is now passing. Mr. W. H. S. Whitney, J.P., Gros- mont, was chairman, and in the course of his opening address strongly emphasised the fact that more men were urgently needed at the present time in order to bring the war to a successful conclusion, and declared that it was the young men from the country that were required, who had plenty of grit in them.—Air. A. F. Radeliffe, Dan-y-Graig, also delivered a short address, in the course of which he stated that the Gwent Battalion of the Welsh Army was in course of formation, for which lie was prepared to take recruits.—The efforts of the performers were greatly appreciated, encores being insisted upon in many instances. The following was the programi-ue :I,i,-inoforte duet, The Misses Ayers song, Tipderarv," Mr. Jim Morris song, Your King and Conntry want you," Miss Maud Morris song, The Lads in Blue," Mr. F. Jones song. "Land of Hope and Glory," Miss Gwen Ayers song, The Little Damozel," Miss Lillian Ayers, ventriloquial sketch, Mr. A. T. Ayers: God Bless the Prince of Wales.' pianoforte solo, Alice," Miss Gwen Ayers comic song. Big Black Moon," Mr. J. Morris; song, "Idle Words," Miss Maud Morris song, British Boys," Miss F. Jones; song," Ocean, thou Mighty Monster," Miss Lillian Ayers duet, Sincerity," Miss Morris and Miss Gwen Ayers monlogue, I was standing at the corner of the street." Mr. A. T. Ayers song, Friend," Miss Gwen Ayers stump speech, Mr. J. Morris Rule Britannia God save the King." Votes of thanks to the Chairman, performers, and Mr. Warren Davies, which were passed by acclamation and duly acknowledged brought a very enthusiastic and successful evening to a close. The proceeds after payment of expenses were devoted to the Prince of Wales' Fund for the relief of wounded and sick soldiers. + I

Military.-Tlie following appeared in the London Gazette of the 29th January Regular Forces Memoranda.—To be tempor- ary Major Major Honorary Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary Captain in Army) A. E, Morrall; late Mjljtia, Dated Sent. TC-th; I)I4." 1 Victoria Catiagf Hfiipiial.—Tile Committee hfcg to ackiicHvletltie receipt, per the Hon. Treasurer, of one guinea from Twynglas Sunday School. Also of the following gifts during January, per the Matron Six pictures, Lord Abergavenny flowers, Mrs. Wheatley fruit, Mrs. Crawshay, Ty Mawr papers, Hon. Mrs. Mrs. Crawshay, Ty Mawr papers and magazines Hon. Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. G. B. Jones (Uan- gattock Rectory), Mrs. S. R. Young, Mrs. Thomas (Tredillion Park), JMrs. Matthews (Raglan-terrace), The CountyWlub, The Editor "Daily Telegraph; buns, Mr. Watkins, baker; cake and eggs, Mrs. Crawshay, Ty Mawr preserve, Mrs. Salter sausages, Mrs. Lawson medicine bottles, Miss Parnell Jones tin mould, Mr. Wilson (of Messrs. Allcott & Wilson) blotting-pad, inkstand, pen and tray, Mrs. Lawson case of soda water, Mr. L. Carter Lawson case of soda water and lemonade, Mr. II- Caster two rugs and materia 1 to r cushion covers, Mrs. Corfield and Mrs. Lawson parcel of papers, Mdlle Courvoiser. Obituary. — The death of Mrs. Gardner (Fanny), wife of Mr. Robert Gardner, J.P., late of Maisemore, Abergavenny, took place. at Bromhill, Nottingham, on Tuesday morning, after a long and painful illness. The deceased during her residence of more than twenty years at Abergavenny endeared herself to a very large circle of friends. She always took a keen interest in religious, temperance, and philan- thropic work. She was for many years the Abergavenny treasurer of the British and Foreign Bible Society, and was possessed of an ex- tremely generous disposition. The funeral (a private one) took place at Nottingham to-day (Friday). Great sympathy is expressed for Mr. Gardner and his daughter, Miss Frances Gardner, and son, Captain Oswold Gardner, 3rd Mon- mouthshire Regiment, in their sad bereavement. I -.&-

Jewellery Thefts at Cardiff. I Bert Lvnwood (27), was charged on a warrant at Cardiff on Tuesday (before Mr. J. Stanfield and Alr. W. Bradley) with breaking and entering the pawnbroker's shop of Edwin Gwillym, in Woodville-road, Cathays, nd November 25th, and stealing 52 ladies' 9-carat gold dress rings, 18 ladies' 18-carat gold cress rings, 36 gent's gold rings, five gold wedding rings, two silver watches, and other articles of the value of ^70. Evidence of arrest in Bristol having been given by Detective-Sergt. Dicks, the defendant was remanded for 14 days to enable the police to I make enquiries as to his antecedents.

ROUMANIAN ARMY READY. I PARIS, Feb. 3. The Petit Parisien publishes a second article by M. Georges Lorand, the Belgian Deputy, on his recent journey through Rou" mania" He says The Roumanians will take the field even without Italy. The soldiers know why they will be fighting. When they are asked what is the war, they reply It is a march against Austria to liberate our Roumanian brothers" across the mountains.' Thus it is with general joy and impatience that the signal is awaited." M. Lorand, in conclusion, says At a recent banquet it was decided with enthusiasm that all the intellectuals of Rou- mania should repeat in Italy and France that the Roumanians are faithful to their under- taking."—Renter. L -Å-

 ?T *t? wAtm-Ls?al ??? CREAM SEPARATOR. An ¡-' ) EXTHA   '¡':c_i.. on EACH CO, is c!' se('lI red IJ, ALFA LA VAL prOdl;('2" -& roo I'e' 1>:1 t (: I' t}¡n II CALVES THRIVE hetter oil separated milk and much tiilla is saved. ONE AND A HALF MILLIONS SOLD. Fixed in any Dairy on One Month's Free Trial. eo DAVI; tf-glon. i) V ;nioiigt!t, Abergavenny.

.1 G:n;:]::hg w; I At the Crickhowell Police Court 011 Fnday last, before Mr. A. II. Mi ers and Mr. E. Pirie Gordon, Edward Wright, farm servant, Cyd- diadwysir Farm, near Glangrwyney and J. Baldwin, gardener, Pengilfacli Cottage, Llan- gennv, were charged with maliciously damaging windows at The Grove, near Glangrwyney, to the, value of iI. Defendants plSMed guilty. Mr! Thos. Yaughan, solicitor, Crickhowell, ap- peared to prosecute. Mr. Yauglian said defendants pleaded guilty to a piece of malicious and wanton mischief. Window smashing was a reprehensible practice, and it was going on somewhat extensively in this district, and required to be put down with a strong hand. Immediately a place became vacant there was a bombardment of windows, and a good dec-l of damage had been done on Mrs. Sauuenian's property. Only a week or so ago 24 panes of glass were broken at Gobwlla, costing a couple of pounds to repair, and at The Chateau, about a mile or so from Crick- liowell, a deal of damage had been done to the windows. It was very regrettable to think that a, )-oui, man of 21, like Wright, should be guilty of conduct of this kind, when men of a similar age were laying down their lives for their country. The Grove was a large residence above the public road leading from Glangrwyney, and the panes of plateglass in the front windows, 3ft. g-in. by 2ft., had been smashed by stones, a large quantity of which were found in the front rooms. He asked the Bench to inflict such punishment as would prevent any more window smashing in the neighbourhood. James Compton, estate mason to Mrs. Sande- man, said three panes of glass in the front windows of The Grove, each 3ft. (fin. by 2ft., and all plate glass, were broken. The estimate of I-fi was under the value of the damage done and did not include damage to plastering, &c. George Lewis, son of Mr. Isaac Lewis, the ) tenant of Cydiaddwysir barm, said he saw the two defendants on the Abergavenny road throw- ing stones at The Grove house. He did not say anything to them. They appeared to be throw- ing stones out of pure mischief. Mr. Miers to Wright Would you like to join Army and fight for your country Wright I am not well at present. I- am suffering from a swollen neck. (Defendant appeared to be unwell). Mr. Miers Are you prepared to enlist when you are medically fit ? Wright Yes, sir. Mr. R. C. Tames Defendants have been guilty of shcuneful conduct, and they had better take care this kind of thing does not occur again. Mr. Miers said it Was a very serious offence, and defendants were each lia blé to a fine of £5 or two months' imprisonment. However, they would take a lenient view of the case, as Wright had promised to join the Army, and he and Baldwin, a lad of 16, must pay 30s. each, in all /}. The three pounds would include the amount of tll-- (lania,(,e, &c., and a fine of 35- each.

CLYOACH. G.F.S.—On Thursday evening Mrs. C. F. Cox Clydach Villa, gave the mem bers of the Girls' Friendly Society their annual supper, and a very bright social evening was spent by all present. There was a very good attendance, some coming from a distance. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs. Cox for her kindness. This useful branch of the G. F.S. is still open for new members, and Mrs. Cox as Associate will be I very pleased to enrol any young person. —— ♦ --——

I Crickhowell Board of Guarclsasis. Mr. W. C. James presided at the fortnightly meeting of this Board on Monday, in the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Three new members, viz., Messrs. Henry Thomas (Crickhowell), T. (Dukestown) and J. C. Jones (Beaufort) took their seats and were welcomed by the Chairman. ALIEN S AIJ/EGATIOX. A letter was read from William Klitz, an alien interned at Handford Camp, Cheshire, stating i that his wife, Ethel Kntz, of Blaenduar, LI a nelly Hill, had informed him that her pay had been stopped since January ist, and enquiring the reason. The Clerk said lilt had consulted Mr. Turner, the Relieving Officer for that district, and he I informed him that lie had regularly paid the 8s. a week to the woman, and it was incorrect to say that the pay had been stopped. It was decided to reply that the statement was untrue. j ';TOKEASKD COST OK I.IVINV,. I A letter was read from Mr. U H. Gimblett, secretary to Brynmawr Trades and Labour Council/ pointing out that the cost of living had recently increased stating that the outdoor relief did not appear to have been increased, and urging that the rate of payment should be raised to meet the conditions. Mr. W. G. Watkins spoke in support of the letter, but no resolution was submitted. PROPOSED SATVARY FOR VACCINATION OFFICER. Ill accordance with previous notice, the Chairman moved that Mr. Turner be paid a fixed salary of ^24 a year as Vaccination Officer, in lieu of fees as under the present system. This was the recommendation of the Finance Com- mittee. It was stated during the discussion that since the 1907 Act came into force Mr. Turner's work had not been any less, but had rather increased if anything owing to the work in connection with exemption certificates, but that the fees were considerably less, as these were only paid in cases of successful vaccination. His average fees for the past 15 years were bet\een{,26 and 127 a year. Mr. A. J. Thomas proposed a direct negative, remarking that this was not the time to increase ¡ salaries. Mr. W. G. Watkins proposed an amendment that Mr. Turner be paid a fixed salary of {;¡J) a year. This was only fair to the officer. The amendment was seconded, and Messrs. Enoch Williams and T. L. Jones s poke in ¡ support. On being put to the vote the amendment to pay /26 a year was carried, and it was decided to put it down as a resolution for the next meeting. CIlIIvDREx'S HOME. I A letter was read from the Local Government Board asking what steps had been taken in regard to the provision of a children's home, in accordance with the Poor Law Institutions Order of 1914, which will come into force on the 1st April next, and on this subject several letters were received offering properties in the district. The letters were referred to a special committee to deal with. Subsequently the Clerk was in- structed to reply to the Local Government Board that the matter is well in hand.

Christmas Dinner to the Poor. I FINAL LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS. I Amount published last week £ 75 17 o Per Mrs. 4ulid Miss Straker :—Mr. Wm. Bevan, 10s. 6d. Mrs. Straker, xos. 6d. Mrs. Barnett Barker, ios. Mrs. Morrall, ios. Dr. N. R. Phillips, ios. Mrs. C. Owen, 5s. Mrs. J. 0. Marsh, 5s. Mr. Webber, 5s. Mr. E. H. Bretherton, 5s. Mr. John Prichard, 5s. Mrs. White, 5s. Mrs. Telford, 5s. Mr. H. B. Stocken, 5s. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, 5s. Mr. Oliver Davis, 5s. Messrs. Lipton Ltd., 5s. Mr. G. R. Boundy, 5s. Mr. D. Howell James, 55.; Mrs. Foster, 3s. Mrs. Cooper, 2s. 6d. Mrs. Chadwick, 2S. 6d. Mrs. Williams, 2s. 6d. Mrs. Oliver, 2s. 6d. Miss Eaglesome, 2s. 6d. Mrs. Thomas, 2S. 6d. The Mayor, 2s. 6d. Mr. Nargrove, 2S. Cd. Messrs. Morgan & Evans, 2S. 6d. Messrs. Allcott & Wilson, 2s. Cd. Mr. H. Shackleton, 2s. 6d. Messrs. Geo. Bull and Son, 2s. (xl. Mr. W. H. Butt, 2S. 6d. Mr. C. D. Thomas, 2s. 6d. Mrs. W. H. Nicholls, 2s. 6d. Mr. W. T. Stoneham, 2s. 6d. Mr. Alfred Pritchard, 2S. 6d. Miss Walford, 2S. Mrs. Scott, 2S. Mrs. Evan Jones, 2S. Mr. W. Whitehead, 2s. Mr. Montague Harris, 2s. Mr. F. R. Hobbes, 2s. Mr. H. V. Saies, 2S. Messrs. Jones & Co., 2S. Mr. Hy. Edwards, 2s. Mrs. To veil, 2 s. Mr. Richmond, 2s. Mr. T. W. Williams, 2s. Mr. Gwillim, 2s. Mr. G. R. Edwards, 2s. Mrs. Peake, is. 6d- Illrs. Joliffe, is. Mr. S. Davies, is. Mrs. Hilton, is. M s. A. R. Williams, is. J. N. II., is. Miss Harris, is. Airs. Griffiths, is. Mr. Williams, is. Messrs. Cash 8. Co., is. Total £85 iS o

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B?SVS &LMM W?iS. J t1.1)u [j t.:¡ 11'1 J 1 J; I I n." (," J '<0" f.'T Gt. 2:- IKE aummY ESTATES. THE JUDGE'S fNr.HNGS. If4 COVJT. Judgment was given on Wednesday by Mr. Justice. Bargrave Dcane in the Probate Court in the Slingsby legitimacy suit. His Lordship decided in favour of the infant petitioner, Charles Eugene Edward Slingsby, who is four years of age. The object of the suit was to obtain a declar- ation of the court that the child is the legitimate son of Mr. Charles Henry Reynard Slingsby-, of Seriveii Park, near Kuaresborough, the tenant- for-life of the Slingsby estates. The case in- volved the question of the child's succession to the preperty. entered as petitioner appearing by his guardian (Mr. C. H. it. Slingsby) The latter married Mrx Dorothy Morgan Warner, a widow, in 1900, and they alleged that the child was the issue of their marriage, and was born at San Francisco in 1910. Two brothers of Mr. Slingsby, the parties cited in the suit—-Messrs. Thomas William Slingsby and Alan Peter Slingsby—alleged that the child was not the son of Mr. Charles Slingsby and his wife, but was the illegetimate child of Lilian Ande-son and Paul Colvin, and was adopted by Mrs. Dorotliy Slincsbv. The Judgment His Lordship, in giving his decision, said tr.e evidence in the case consisted Largely of evidence takan on commission. The family seemed to have made up their minds from the first that the true state of the facts was not put forward by Mr. Charles Slingsby. The strongest matter urged against Mrs. Slingsby and which, perhaps, gave rise to the whole proceedings, was that she wrote out an advertisement for a newspaper, saving she wanted to adopt a newly-born boy, and caused it to be inserted in the San Fran- cisco Examiner." She denied on oath at first that she did this, but subsequently admitted it. His Lordship said his view was that Airs. Slingsby had a child on September ist, 1910, and that the statement that she covered it up I I by putting forward another child was an untrue I statement put forward for the purpose of the I case. I COPiOENIYAL FEATURES. I I Absolutely Conclusive." I The judge, continuing, remarked that there was a matter which lie thought was conclusive. On one occasion the boy C was in court, and he was struck with the remarkable likeness of this child to Mr. Slingsby. Mr. Slingsby had a peculiar-shaped jaw, and the little boy had exactly the counterpart of that. He spoke to counsel on both sides, and suggested that he should like some assistance by way of an assessor, and lie suggested some surgeon or medical man. On thinking it over, he came to the conclusion that it was more of a matter for people accus-, tomed to judge of likeness. Eventually he asked Sir George Frampton, the eminent sculptor and Royal Academician, to come into court to assist him in his judgment. Sir George, who sat in the jury box, pointed out to, him the extra- ordinary resemblance of the boy to his father, and said lie would like to see Mrs. Slingsby. He noticed that the left ear of the boyr was out of shape, and desired to see Mrs. Slingsby's ear. Extraordinary Resemblance. I Accordingly Mr. and Mrs. Slingsby went into the judge's room. He introduced them to Sir George and left them together. Sir George afterwards pointed out that there was a most extraordinary resemblance between the boy's left ear and the left ear of the mother. His Lordship said he had not founded his decision upon that resemblance, but it was a very important fact. He thought one might be deceived by likenesses, but a child could not acquire tthc cast of his father's jaw or the shape of his mother's ear, that he knew of, unless it was congenital. He thought the facts of the case themselves were sufficiently conclusive, but the other matter was absolutely conclusive. He gave judgment for the petitioner, and declared this child to be I the lawful child of Charles Henry Reynard I Slingsby and Mrs. Dorothy Morgan Slingsby.

"LAURA" MOTOR AMBULANCE. I Will every Laura in Croat Britain and Ireland send -^ne a contribution towards the above, before ?he end of February, to save our wounded sol vs from much unnecessary suffering ? LADY BUSHMAN, I The Oke Field, Lvndhurst, Hants. A,

HIGH COST OF FOOD. I MONMOUTHSHIRE PROTEST. I COUNTY RATING BASIS REVISED. I At a meeting of the Monmouthshire County Council on Wednesday, Colonel Curre presiding, Mr. Moses Walters, Pontllanfraith, was elected to the vacant aldermanic seat. Price of Foodstuffs. d I Mr. Alfred Onions moved that the Council protest against the rise in the price of food- stuffs and other commodities, and call upon the Government to take immediate steps to protect the interest of the public. As a result of this war, he said, all sections of the country were united, but what was affecting them was the economic condition of the people. There was no doubt that a section of the community was exploiting the other section for their own selfish ends. This should be stopped. Alderman G. H. Harris seconded. He said that if the Government could buv up sugar they could buy up flour. Mr. T. J. Price, Tredegar, said he thought the Government should call a conference of shippers to dAl with the question of freights. Alderman P. W. Raffan, M.P., said the Government were already dealing with the matter, and he understood that shipowners were agreeable to take only legitimate profits. The Chairman said no punishment was too much for a person who took undue advantage in the present crisis of his poorer neighbours. The resolution was unanimously carried. County Assessment. I The County Rate Assessment Committee re- ported that they had revised the basis of county I rate as follows :— Rateable Assessable Unions. Value. Value. l I Aber?avemiv 1 ?1,0,83 1i,,230  486,(?- ?t 4,'?4,2 l,i Bcdwcllty 486,674 484,213 Chepstaw  95,080 H341 Crickhowell 18.642 18,287 Dore 7,M9 • • 5>2§5 Monmouth. 71,7°7 55.566 Newport 430,636 398,602 l'ontypool 285,007 271,667 1,545,735 1,449,891 This shows increases respectively of £ 66,110 and £ 65,901. A rate of a penny in the pound will produce an increased amount of ^274 11s. 9d. on the assessable value. Dr. Rocyn Jones Complimented. A" I I In submitting the public lietitti report, jvicier- Mulliglian paid a tribute to Dr. Rocyn Jones, (the medical officer) for his valuable reports and excellent work to the county. Colonel Curre spoke in the same strain, and said the doctor was a very valuable officer. He moved that they give him a special vote of thanks. Mr. L. Forestier-Walker seconded. The vote was carried with applause. It was also decided to recommend to the Local Government Board that Dr. Rocyn Jones be appointed medical officer under the new mental deficiency scheme. Trips to London. I Alderman P. W. Raffan, M.P., submitted a report on the Eastern Valleys Joint Sewerage Bill. They were, he said, desirous of doing all they could to support this excellent Bill still they would require some protective clauses for the county. Mr. W. L. Cook said there were too many trips to London on this business. It was time this nonsense was stopped and that they practised economy. It was decided to support the Bill subject to one clause being inserted. Sworn to Secrecy. I When the committee for nominating persons for the Commission of the Peace was being elected, Major Williams asked when this com- mittee had met and what had they done ? The Chairman They have met, but they are sworn to secrecy. (Laughter). Alderman Parry, in submitting the Asylum Committee's "report, said that the time was fast coming when they would have to look out for a site to erect a new asylum for the county. There were 1,177 patients at present at the Aberga- venny Asylum. ♦

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I ABERGAVENNY Y.M.C.A. The annual meeting and tea 111 connection wich the above were held oil Thursday, January 28th, in the Y.M.C.A. Hall. A fair number of friends partook of tea between 5 and 7 o'clock. Miss Boyd and Mrs. Beckwith presided at the tables. At 7. }o a public meeting was held, and as the esteemed President of the Association was unable to be present, owing to illness, the chair was occupied by Mr. W. Jacob, vice-president. The chairman also apologised for the absence of the Rev. J. P. Millward, who, owing to domestic trouble, was from home. As treasurer of the Association, the Chairman read the balance sheet for the year, which showed a balance of £ j IOS. in hand. The Secretary, Mr. R. Bevan, read his annual report. He reviewed the work of the year in a spirit of hopefulness, and said that the attend- ance at all the meetings was encouraging. A very successful open-air campaign had been carried on in the summer months, the following places having been visited Crickhowell, Gil- wern, Govilon, Mardy, IJangrwynev, and Llan- over. The Brotherhood on Sunday afternoon also is well attended. The evangelistic meeting on Sunday evenings at 8 is fairly well attended. but there is room for improvement. The secretary also feelingly alluded to the recent lamented death of Mr. Gwilym James, who, in years gone by, had proved a good friend to the Abergavenny Y.M.C.A. The report was re- ceived with applause. The Rev. J. Jiaillie then addressed the meet- ing and heartily welcomed the Territorials now in Abergavenny for training. He also solemnly and earnestly warned them against the allure- ments of the public-house. The address was well received, being practical and to the point. After a few remarks from the Chairman, the Rev. J. Baillie closed with prayer and the JBenediction. ♦ —

[ ILANELLHfi SOCIAL.—A social evening was held on Thurs- day, Jan. 28th, by permission of the Rev. W. I). Jones,i 11 the Llanellen Schoolroom, in aid of motor ambulances for horses at the front, and resulted in a sum of 14s. id, and to this amount donations were added by Mr. and Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Hanbury, the total Sum being t liS. Songs were sung by Mr. Hawkins, Mrs. and Miss Martin, and Mr. Jones. A sketch, A Silent Woman," was rendered by Mrs. Tooley, Mrs. Holmes, Miss Madge Martin, t Miss Pane and Mr. P. Jones. The sketch, "Cupirl's Frolics" was given by the darkies, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, and the Misses Powell. Porter, Bear- croft and Phillips afforded great amusement. Both sketches were ably rendered and afforded great amusement. A

Lianwenarth Ultra Parish Council. I A meeting of the Planwenarth Ultra Parish Council was held in the British School, Govilon, on Wednesday, January 20th, ri 1.5. There were present Messrs. W111. Morgan (chairman), J. Allen, D. J. Davies, T. Jenkins, Will. Pendry. F. A. Thomas (Clerk). ALLWS PATH. I A letter from the Llanelly Parisn Council was I read concerning the above path, and it was I decided to defer further action until next i meeting. PRICE'S PATH. Mr. NN-iii. Pendry reported that the worl,- I authorised had been completed and was satis- factory. PATH AT i'\vi;r,in-. Mr. T. Jenkins proposed "and Mr. Wm. Pendry seconded that an application be made to the i Blaenavon Co. for permission to take ashes to I repair the above path. Mr. Wm. Pendry pro- posed that Messrs. Jenkins and Gwillym be authorised to employ a man on this path, and that the arrangements be left in their hands. Mr. J. Allen seconded. Carried unanimously.*

IVimimoyiMirs Assizes. f ONLY ONE CASE ON THE CALENDAR. I The Winter Assizes for Monmouthshire were opened at the Shire Hall, Monmouth, on Tues- day, before Mr. Justice Avory. The Judge, in his charge to the grand jury, said Monmouth- shire had only just escaped the distinction of having no crime on the calendar. There was only one case—a charge of concealment of birth' Harriet Barrett and her husband, William Barrett, a galvanised sheet worker, were found Not guilty of concealment of birth at Cwm- yniscoy, in the parish of Paontcg, on October I ïth, and discharged. Civil Action. t A civil action was then heard, in which, Elizabeth Warren, wife of Henry Warren, collier, f of Waunllwyd, near Ebbw Yale, claimed damages f for slander from William Stacey and his wife, I Lucy Stacey. Mr. Micklethwaite represented |' plaintiff. Defendants were not present not legally represented. The evidence showed that I Mrs. Stacey made slanderous statements upon | the chastity of the plaintiff. 1 The jury awarded £ 5 damages. I| The jtiry awarded ]-5 dama,es.

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