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iJaltS1 bY Auction. TUESDAY AFTERNOON NEXT, MAY 23rd. NEW MARKET INN, LION STREET. AMES STRAKER, SON & CHADWICK will Sell by Auction for Mr. Lloyd (the houce having been taken hy Mr. Bath) his surplus FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. Sale at 2 JO. SHORT NOTICE (),1 SALE. 7, PRIORY ROAD, ABERGAVENNY, toff the Hereford Road). THURSDAY NEXT, MAY 25th. JAS. STRAKER, FA.I., SON & CHAD- tj WICK, F.A.I., are instructed by Mr. Jones (who is giving up housekeeping) to Sell by Auction his Excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Comprising the Contents of Kitchens and in- cluding the usual Tin 'Vare,. Odd China and Glass, Hip Baths, Steel-rail Guard, Blue Tea Service, Brushes, Chairs, Oak Table, Fenders, Fire-irons, Overmantel in inlaid frame, Antique Glazed Lattice-front Oak Corner Cupboard, Pictures, Wicker Chair, New Couch in leather, several nearly new Squares of Cork Lino, Hearth- rugs, Coal Scuttle, Stained Dining Table, Four Windsor Chairs, Round Mahogany Pedestal Table, Handsome 4ft. Oak Sideboard as new with bevelled plate back, Odd Cutlery, Easy Chair in leather, Eneraving Rent Day (after Wilkie, R.A.) THE DRAWING ROOM EFFECTS include Steel Curb, Fire-irons, Walnut Over- mantel, Wicker Elbow Chair, 3 Chairs in walnut, Easy Chair in tapestry. Rugs, Glazed Bamboo Bookcase, Soia., Pot Stand with liner, Mahogany Canterbury, Very Fine Upright Pianoforte, as good as ctw, by Dale, Forty & Co., in walnut case, iron-frame Bamboo Table, Books, Music Stool, Rns, Lino, &c. THE BEDROOM APPOINTMENTS, &c., include Fenders, Chairs, Birch Chests of Drawers, and Toilet Tables, Walnut Dressing Chest, Engraving Dm can Gray" (after Wilkie), Toilet Ware, Towel Rails, Antique Brass- mounted Chippendale Mahogany Commode, Skin Rug, 3 Bra-ail Bedsteads, Spring Mat- tresies, Felts, Overlays, Hanging Wardrobe with tapc-,try panels, Stair Carpet, Stair Rods, &c., &c. Sale at 2.30 sharp. NOTE.—Owing to such short notice, catalogues will not be issued. Goods on view Morning of Sale. No reserve. TERMS CASH. Auctioneers' Offices: Abergavenny. PRELIMINARY. MR. MONTAGUE HARRIS, F.A.I., has Ifi. been instructed to Sell by Auction On TUESDAY, JUNE 13th, 1916, The Excellent FREEHOLD FARM known as LLWYNGWYN FARM situate about three miles from Abergavenny and close to IJanvihangel Crucorney Station on the G.W.R., and containing in all an Acreage of 168 Acres or thereabouts. Details in future advertisements. Vendor's Solicitors: MESSRS. GABB AND WALFORD, Solicitors, Abergavenny. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. REDBURY VILLA, NORTH STREET, ABERGAVENNY. EXCELLENT well-built House, large Garden well stocked with fruit trees commodious stabling. Apply MONTAGUE HARRIS, F.A.I., Auctioneer, Abergavenny. GILWERN, BRECOXSHIRE. Sale of Desirable Leasehold Property. MR. ARTHUR J. THOMAS has been in- structed to Sell by Auction, at the LION HOTEL, GILWERN, On WEDNESDAY, MAY 31st, 1916, At 7 o'clock p.m., ALL THAT LEASEHOLD Dwelling House and Premises CALLED II AVONIA" HOUSE, Situate at Gilwern, in the County of Brecon. The Premises comprise Underground Kitchen. On the Ground Floor Entrance Porch, Hall and Lavatory, Dining-Room and Drawing-Room, and on the Upper Floor, Three Bedrooms. In the Basement and at the Rear are Two Stables and Kitchen Garden. The Property is in the occupation of Mr. A. E. Easthope, at the yearly rent of £ 15 per annum, tenant paying rates and taxes, and is held under a Lease datetl the 16th day of March, 1841, for the remainder of a term of 99 years from the 1st day of March, 1841, at the apportioned Ground Rent of 10s. per annum There is a Right of Way at the Rear of the Premises. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer at Gilwern or to MR. J. REGINALD JACOB, Solicitor, Abergavenny. DUFFRYN CLYDACH, GILWERN. Important Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock and Effects, Pasture, Meadow, and Orchard Letting, Ac. MR. ARTHUR J. THOMAS, by instructions i M. from Mr. William Rosser, will Sell by Auction, as above, On THURSDAY, the 1st day of JUNE, 1916, The whole of his LIVE & DEAD FARMIIV6 STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c., Viz. :— SHEEP-—26 Couples of Improved Radnor Ewes and Lambs, 5 Dry Ewes, Two-year-old Cross-bred Ram. CA TTLE.- Hereford (Cross-bred) Cows in full profit, i Yearling Steer, i Heifer ditto, 2 Calves. Impi.FNMNTs.-Sheep Racks, Chaff Cutter, Pulper, Dipping Tab and Rack, Cattle and Sheep Troughs, Corn Bin, Haul Rake, Battlesden Car with Lamps and Cushions, complete Cider I Hairs, 2 Lady's Saddles, Weighing Machine, Lawn Roller. Pikes, Rakes, Shovels, Grindstone, quantity of Scrap Iron, &c. DAISY UTENSILS.—End-over-end Churn, Cream and Milk Pans, Cheese Press and Vats, Buttsr Scoop, etc. PORTION OF THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. About 20 Acres of Sound Pasture, Meadow Land, and Choice Orcharding to February 2nd, 1917. Sale to commence at 2.30 p.m. prompt. Auctioneer's Offices Gilwern & Crickhowell. I ROSEBERRY MEWS, PONTNEWYNYDD, NEAR PONT-POOL. MESSRS. PITTEN (F.A.I.) & SOXS, having L received instructions from Mr. F. Taylor (who is giving up business) will Sell by Public Auction (without reserve) at the above Mews On THURSDAY, 25th MAY, 1916, The following CONVEYANCES, HORSES, &c. Two Side-light Funeral Coaches (one with coffin box), 1 Landau, Pair-Horse 'Bus to carry 16, 2 Ralli Cars with Rubber Tyres, Pair-Horse Brake, i Spring Tip Cart, 3 Sets Plated Double Harness, 2 Sets Plated Single ditto and I Set Brass ditto, i Black Mare 8 years old, i Black Horse 9 years old, 1 Bay Mare, i Bay Horse (suitable for colliery work), Odd Harness, Lamps, Mats, Rugs and numerous other lots. Sale to commence at 2 o'clock. Auctioneers' Offices, Club Chambers, Pontypool. jHtscellaneous. The Mayor of Abergavenny's Fund FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOCAL MEN (irnspectige of what Regiment they belong to) WHO GAIN DISTINCTIONS IN THE PRESENT EUROPEAN WAR. SUBSCRIPTIONS are invited from Residents of the Borough and immediate neighbourhood for the above Fund, which is to be used for recognising the honours brought to the Town by these Gallant Soldiers. Cheques may be sent to HJs Worship the Mayor etman Z. Wheatley, J P.), Town Hall, Abergavenay, or the undersigned. WM. H. HOPWOOD, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Abergavenny, May 3th, 1916. tiBanteti. DAY Girl wanted, at once; business house.- Apply, G. M., Chronicle Office, Abergavenny. WANTED, Plain Needlework. -,dre. Jaine, 7, W Queen Street. WANTED, immediately, Day Girl.-Apply, The W Hollins, Oxford St., Abetgavenny. WANTED, a Few Acres of Land with Buildings W suitable for Poultry.—Apply, 29, Priuces St. ANTED, strong Boy, about 15 to 17, for Farm V V Work.—Jasper, Pentre, Llanthewy bkirrid. WANTED, respectable stai4 Person :a.!I House- W keeper; one ia fa.mily .-Tb Pu.rk, Llan- elieu. COWMAN wanted ineligible live iu; willing to do farm work.—Apply, G. W. Speucer, LJan. vair. WANTED, young House-Parlourmaid; good W character; tarly riser.-Apply, Mrs. Hobbtts, Lloyds Bank House. WANTED, good Help or General for Farm- bonse; small family good wages; references. B., Chronicle "f&ce. ) \\J ANTED, Gardener (married): live in lodge.— V V Sla ac and pai Lienlars, H Llanwenarth House, uear Abergavenny. AN intelligent Lad for Bookstall Work V good wages to mutable lad.—Apply, Wymans' Bookstall. Abergavenny. WANTED, immediately, Youth 16-16? for Meat W Delivery; able to ride cycle; live in.—Apply, stating wages required, to Nicholls, Butchor, Maesieg, (ilam. WANTED, strong General for Farmhouse; able tV to milk; 1? miles from town.-Apply, Mrs. Francis, Highmead, Abergavenny. WANTED, Man on FArm; ineligible; 15s. per W week also Boy, 15 to 17; 10s. per wotk; live in.-Apply, J. Davies, Parsonage Farm, Llan- ddewi Skirrid, Abergavenny. WANTED, Two Strong Lads, 16 or 17, accus- tomed to horses; good wages given.—Day, Hay Merchant. EXPERIENCED General wanted; three in family; good holidays.-Apply, Mrs. Foster, Asthal House, Abergavenny. \Xi7 ANTED, single Man 00 Fum; ineligible; W must be able to plough and hedge.—Wihiama, Pentregwitbel, Abergavenny. \V\V J ANTED, Farm Foreman, also Wgoner; W house and garden provided and good wages. —Apply, Chronicle Office. WANTED, General Workman on Farm, or Vv strong Boy, able to Plough or willing to learn.—Apply, Jones, Pant, LlauelleD, Abergavenny. WANTED, at once, good General Servant for W Farmhouse; washing; references required.— Apply, F. H., Chronicle Office. AMBITIOUS Women, Girls, and Youths wanted Aimm?diately to train &s Cierk?, Shorthand Typis s. Book-keepers and Secretaries. Quick inex- petiuive home training. Good positions waiting ,A hen qnaiifi d. For free illustrated booklet describ irig thexe and many other openings, apply The Registrar, International Correspondence Schools, 188. Kingsway, W C.. or Local I.C.S. Manager, 39, Cwmavon Road, Blaenavon.  LYONS, Frogmore St., Abergavenny A ?by Government pemut), Cash Buyer of Old Artificial Teeth, Gold, Silver and Platinum, Dental Scrap, Jewellery (condition immaterial), Curios, Antique China, Glass, Furniture, etc. Highest prices given. Cash or offer by return Cost or jgtrapeti LOST, from The Hopyard Farm, Goviion, a JLJ Yearling Radnor haln ear mark; three cut notch under and over each ear.—Information to F. Jon<" 8 S TR AY RD to Rheld Farm, Crjckhowell, Two year old Yellow-faced Cardie Ewe. Punch hole in left ear, same in right and slit out in right. LOST from Potthouse, Llanvihangel Crucorney, Four Yearling Sheep; pitch marked H." on side.-Information to Price. jfor alt. GARDEN Barrows, Ladders, Cnte, Gam bos, &c, ?r —Watkina, Wheelwright, Mardy, Mon. FOR Sale, Mower (by Harrison & McGregor), r equal to new to view by appointment.—Apply, D. Jcnes, The Hill Farm, Brwyngwyn, Raglan, Mon. BAZAAR Goods.-Every kind Toys, WatcheB, .D Jewellery, Cutlery, Boots. Cheapest firm. Goods sent carriage paid. Wholesale catalogues free.—Universal Traders, Mary Ann St. Birming- ham. L'OR Sale, large quantity of Hedge Stakes, Kidney L1 Bean Sticks and Pea Sticks, within one mile of Penpergwm Station. Apply, George, Manor House, Penpergwm. GOOD Larch Hedging Stakes for Sale, also GTinnet, Bean and Pea Stakes. ?homas, Builders, Lion Street. FOR Sale, Four Small Houses, nicely situated r and always command good tenants.—D. W., Chronicle Office. FOR Sale, Albion" Binder, also Mower, same Fmaker; both equal to new; view by appoint- went.-D. Jon, 8, Hill Farm, Bryngwyn, Raglan DARK BLINDS in holland or paper. Casement material and artserges. All in. great variety. —E. Howard Davies & Co. (Edwards, Furnishers), High Street and St. John's Lane, Abergavenny. Phone No. 52. FOR Sale, Horse Powders, Pig Powders and' FPoultry Spice, Is. per lb., 3lba for 2a. 6d. Finest quality obtainable. Also 8altpeter for Bacon Salting, lOd. per lb-Roberts, Chemist, Frogmore Street, Abergavenny. NO dead chicks in pens where Karswood i\) Chicken Powder, containing ground in- sects, is used. 2d. packet supplies 20 chicks 7 days. Customers delighted.-WiBBERuy, Corn Merchant, Lion Street, Abergavenny. KILL THAT INSECT, TOMMY!—Send your pals out yonder some tins of Harrison's Nursery Pomade—they'll be v acceptable. When you haven't time to wash, there's a big chance you'll have companions A little Harrison's Pomade kills every insect on hair and body. Insist on having Harrison's Nursery Pomade, Tins of Comfort," at 4td. and 9d. Sold by all Chemists—or by post from Harrison, Chemist, Reading. Agent for Aber- gavenny H. Shackleton, Chemist, 9, Cross- street. Brynmawr A. M. Jones, Chemist, 47 King Street. Crickhowell: Kirkland. RATS, MICE, MOLES, COCKROACHES  and BEETLES greedily eat Hamson's Reliable Rat Poison. Cats and Dogs will not touch it. Vermin dry up and leave no smell. Prices 6d., IS., 2S. 3d. and 3s. 8d.; Postage 2d.- G. W. Harrison, Chemist, Reading. Sold by Chemists. Agent for Abergavenny H. Shackle- ton, Chemist, 9, Cross-street. Brynmawr A. M. Jones, Chemist, 74 King St. Crickhowell: Kirkland. GREY HAIR permanently and speedily te- stored to its original colour by osing 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 u. 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. Co %tt. 0 Let, Blorenge View. Mardy, with large garden. —Apply, Blorenge View. GOOD Board-Residence; ladies or students; 15/6 Gweekly inclusive.—Apply, D., C??ttei:eOace. TO Let, Two comfortable Bedroom", with use of 1. kitchen.—Apply, Mrs. Jones, New Cottages, Llwyndu, Abergavenny. BEDROOM or Bedroom and Sittingroom to let; Beentral.-Apply, R., C?rowc? O&ce. TO Let, UtacwMyn' superior ud commodious TDwelling Honse in the parish of LianvibM?el Gobion. with large garden and orchard, on the banks of the Uak.—Apply, David, Llanaantffraed, Aberga- venny. 9)0 Itt. TO Let, No. 7, Mill Street.-Apply, Facey It Son, i Market St. Brewery, Abergavenny. TO Let, immediately, small Field and Stable or TTack, near the Castle.—Apply, Sam Davies, Magnolia House. TO Let, Furnished Apartments, with or without JL board; suit lady or gentleman in delicate health.—Apply, E. R., Llanwysk, Llangrwyney. CIOTTAGE to Let, 18 Penypoud; pleasantly ?? situated; low rent; no children.—Apply, Thomas Young, Monmouth Road. APARTMENTS.—Comfortably furnished; ]Ule Asize front bedroom aud front eittiogroom; moderate suit two young ladies.-31, Chapel Road. IFoXES BARK FARM. Llantillio Pertholey; 60 L" acres; :immediate possession.—Apply, J. W. Earle, 49, The Village, Old Charlton, London, 8.E. rflO Let, all that commodious Premises in Cross TStreet, now used as a post office, with Lock-up Shop (prtviously cycle shop). Vacant possession now. — To view, etc., apply, Tong and Cobon, Rocklands, Abergavenny, or Anction Chambers, Brynmawr. ifliscEllattfous. Re James Straker, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an creditors, or other persons, having any i claims or demands against the Estate of James Straker, late of Plas Derwen, near Abergavenny, in the County of Monmouth, Esquire, who died on the 13th day of April, 1916, are required to forthwith send particulars in writing of their claims or demands to us, the undersigned, on behalf of Edith Emily Straker, Edgar Straker, and James Arthur Gilbert Price, the Executors and Trustees of the Will of the said deceased. Dated this 26th dav of April, 1916. GABB & WALFORD, Solicitors, Abergavenny. NOW OPEN. MR. C. W. HUGHES, Central Dental Rooms, (Over Bradleys') Frogmore St. (Entrance Lion St.) Abergavenny. Hours 9 a.m. until 6.30 p.m., or any time by appointment. Fraser's Plants are the Best. ASTERS and Stocks, 4d. a dozen. Marigold, Verbenia, Cornflower, Antirrhinum, Scabious, Lobelia, Pyrethrum, Petunias, Alys- sum, 6d. per dozen. Coreopsis, Gaillardias, Canterbury Bells, Sweet Williams, 1/- per doz. Early Flowering Chrysanthemums a speciality. Choice-named Varieties, 1/6 per doz. CARNATIONS 50 Varieties to select from, 2/6 per doz. PERCY FRASER, Florist and Seedsman, Queen Street, Abergavenny. ABERGAVENNY CARNEGIE LIBRARY. NOTICE TO BORROWERS. So long as the existing Order to Subdue Lights is in force in Abergavenny, the hour for issuing Books from 9 to 10 p.m. on Monday and Saturday nights will be abandoned. On Mon- days the hour from 6 to 7 p.m. will be sub- stituted. In all other respects the hours will remain the same. EDWARD H. RESTALL, loth May, 1916. Borough Librarian. Re Thomas George Davies, deceased. ALL Persons having any Claims against the AF,state of the above deceased, late of The Steps, Llanwenarth, who died on the 15th April, 1916, are requested to send forthwith particulars thereof in writing to Mrs. Winifred Davies, of The Steps, aforesaid, one of the Executors. Dated this 6th day of May, 1916. ROBERT T. GRIFFITHS, Hay, Solicitor to the Executors. Supreme Style i Selection Value in Furniture P. E. GANE, Ltd. 161-2-3 Commercial St., NEWPORT. Catalogues Free. TOWN HALL. EMPIRE DAY, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24th, At 8 p.m. GRAND CONCERT In aid of the MAYOR'S FUND for Welsh Hospital at Netley Sick and Wounded Horses of the British Army and the Sailors (held in connection with Flag Day on May 20) BY THE CELEBRATED Cymric Male Voice Choir (Conductor: MR. 1. G. SAVE, A.L.C.M.) Including MR. GWYNNE JONES MR. GEO. PRICE Of the Royal Gwent Choir American Tour. Chairman: FREDERICK Mms, Esq., D.L., J.P., Llwyndu Court. Balcony (Reserved) 2/2 (Plan at Messrs. Heins and Co.); Body of Hall, Front Seat (reserved) 1/8; Second do. 1/2 Admission 7d. DON'T MISS THIS GREAT MUSICAI, TREAT 1 iHtsccllaneous. Telephone 146. ABERGAVENNY STEAM LAUNDRY COMPANY, LIMITED, < N!t< MERTHYR ROAD. Why Buy New Clothes ? When you can have the old WASHED, DRY CLEANED, or DYED equal to new. t Heasonable Charges, consistent with good work No sweating of workers. Collars, id. each. Owing to the great rise in all materials, we are compelled to IBBHBBI slightly advance a few of our prices. COLISEUM ABERGAVENNY. Telephone, 33. MANAGING DIRECTOR: RICHARD DOONER. RESIDENT MANAGER: W. H. WALLER. SPECEAL NOTICE. ALTERATION OF PRICES CINEMA TAX. FUTURE PRICES OF ADMISSION :—2d. (plus Tax ?.), 2?d. 3d. (plus Tax id.), 4d. 6d. (plus Tax id.), 7d.; 9d. (plus Tax 2d. ) Ild. Tax id.), 7d. 9d. (plus Tax 2d.), Hd.  .?.?..?  ? MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY Welcome Return of the Prince of Comedians, CHARLEY CHAPLIN, in his latest Comedy Creation, Entitled CHARLIE AT THE SHOW. Two, Reels of the Latest Ideas from Charlie's Fun Factory. ANOTHER SPECIAL SPORTING DRAMA, in Three Reels, Entitled RIDING TO WIN. A Stirring Racing Drama, with Vivid Represen- tations of the Turf and Paddock. 0 Episode 29 of the Super Serial "THE EXPLOITS OF ELAINE." Two Reels of Splendid Thrills and Romance. Essannays' Latest Comedv SNAKEVILLE'S HAPPY FAMILY: Very Amusing. THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY Special Exclusive Production, Entitled THE DOP DOCTOR Five Reels. TIME 1880 and thence forward until the con- clusion of the Boer War. Episode 12 of the Super Serialf "THE BROKEN COIN." An Extremely Novel and Exciting Serial. ESSANNAYS' LATEST COMEDY, Entitled MOUSTACHES AND BOMBS. •—: PRICES AS USUAL (PLUS TAX) ADULTS 4d. CHILDREN, 8d. I ADULTS, (Tip op Chairs) I I 7d. CHILDREJl, .d. ADULTS, (Tip-np Chairs) lid. CHILDRKN, 6d. Abergavenny Branch of National Farmers Union. BALANCE SHEET OF RED CROSS JUMBLE SALE Held on Thursday, 11th November, 1915. RECEIPTS. £ s. d. Cash Donations. £ 91 11 2 Sale of Raffle Tickets 78 16 o Special Donation (per Mrs. Mansel).. 33 8 o Gate Money 20 2 4 Refreshments (cash collection & sales) 45 11 9 Canteen of Plate (per Messrs. John Rogers, D. B. Lewis and Evan Griffiths) 6 10 o Bran Tub 2 1 4 Auction Sales 229 4 6 Sweet Stall (per Miss Watkins, Llan- tilio Crossenny) 2 15 8 Fancy Stall (per Miss Holly) 526 Cake Stall (per Miss Watkins, Llan- tilio Pertholey) 512 Poultry Stall (per Mrs. Watkins) 12 7 6 Concert I I I 0 Goose and Gander Raffle (per Miss Spencer) 4 13 6 Cake Guessing Competition (per Mrs. Biggs) 0180 Sheep Weighing Competition (per Mr. Jonathan) 8 17 o Japanese Stall 4 7 6 Fortunes o 16 o SPECIAL DONATIONS Monmouthshire Evening Post 220 W. J. Orders, Esq., J.P., D.L. 256 PRIZE MONEY REFUNDED Per Miss Beynon 3/4, per Miss Richards 5/ per Miss G. Wat- kins 5/ per Mrs. A. Watkins (The Park) 5/ per Mrs. Johnson (Llanddewi) 10/6 1 8 10 Per Hon. Treasurer o 12 10 /560 o 1 PAYMENTS. s. d. David Scott (Sweets for Stall) 1 12 o Owen Bros. (Stationery & Printing).. I 17 9 Morgan & .Co. (Advertising, Printing and Stationery) 5 311 Z. Wheatley (Canteen of Plate) 6 10 o Wadley & Son (Printing & Stationery) 211 6 Tack of Sheep o 6 o Cheque Stamps 026 Hon. Secretaries' Expenses W. Homfray Davies (petty cash expenses) 247 Sam B. Davies (petty cash expenses) 3 12 10 Advertising Balance Sheet in Aber- gavenny Chronicle o 10 6 Prizes Mrs. E. G. James 15 o Miss Richards 5 0 Mrs. Rogers 10 6 Miss Rogers 10 6 Miss A. Rogers 50 Mrs. E. Thomas 10 6 Mrs. Probert 10 6 Mrs. L. Thomas 10 6 Miss S. E. Watkins 50 Mrs. Johnson 10 6 Mrs. T. Watkins 5 0 Miss Watkins 50 Mrs. D. B. Lewis 10 6 ditto 50 ———— 5 18 6 Donations Agricultural Relief of Allies Fund 150 o o Maindiff Court Red Cross Fund 26 5 o "Abergavenny Chronicle" Tobacco Fund. 10 10 o Monmouthshire Prisoners of War Comforts (" Monmouthshire Evening Post Fund) 150 o 0 Auctioneers' and Estate Agents' Institute (Star & Garter Fund) 21 o o Gwent Red Cross Fund 150 o o Prisoners of War Help Committee, Monmouthshire Regt. 10 10 o Lady Jellicoe's Sailors Fund 11 5 o £ 560 o i Audited and found correct,— FRED. R. BRITTON, Hon. Auditor, 17th May, 1916. S RAWLINS, Hon. Treasurer. REWARD. r? REWARD will be paid to the person 3C? giving information- to the Auctioneers or Police which shall lead to the conviction of the thief or thieves who stole certain small lots during the sale by auction at Henton House on Thursday last. Descriptions of the lots are known, and the Auctioneers are wishful to put a stop to such a dishonest practice. JAMES STRAKER, SON & CHADWICK, Auctioneers. CARS FOR HIRE. Open, Closed and Touring. PARTIES CATERED FOR. RING UP 119, LEORANDY GARAGE. REASONABLE CHARGES. TO HAULAGE CONTRACTORS.—TendeM ?T are invited for the haulage of about 1,000 tons of Furnace Slag from Garndyrris (near the Victoria Hotel) to the Wharf at Govilon.- The Lewis Co., Gowerton, nr. Swansea. Frogmore Street Baptist Church. THE REV. GWILYM DAVIES, M.A„ -L will preach on Sunday next, at :i a.m. and 6.30 p.m. (Summer Time). Christadelph.ian. Synagogue, LION STREET, ABERGAVENNY SUNDAY NEXT, MAY 21st, 1916. At 6.30 p.m. Subject: Does it Matter what we Believe?' Come and bear. Saata free. No collections.
Abergavenny May Pleasure Fair.
Abergavenny May Pleasure Fair. "STRAFING" THE GERMANS: KAISER GETS ROUGH TREATMENT. War has not subdued the zest for amusement. That was evident at the Abergavenny pleasure fair on Monday, for there was a merry throng possessed of a plentiful supply of coppers and small silver which was simply itching to be spent. The Chanclleor of the Exchequer has not laid his merciless hand on the pleasure fair yet, but had he taxed this form of amusement it would not have made much difference, for young blood will have its fling, and hang the expense. The 14H1 of May (which was the 15th this time, although the Daylight Saving Bill was not responsible for the change) is always a day to be remembered, not only in the Abergavenny district, but up on the hills. The call to pleasure was as irresistible as ever, and the young men in the industrial districts put on their Sunday best and made preparations to spend the day at Abergavenny. The result was that the fair- ground presented quite a business as usual air. There was nothing much in the way of novelty at the fair, although enterprising showmen have found that it is amusement of a novel character which is the most productive of revenue. There are few good originators, but many imitators, among the showman. They can quickly see where money is to be made, after someone else has pointed the way. The only feature which was new to Abergavenny was the show which bore the description In the trenches." Here German, Austrian and Turkish soldiers, by means of a mechanical contrivance, kept popping their heads up above the trenches, inviting the public to knock their heads off with wooden balls. In apertures higher up appeared the figures oi the Kaiser and the Sultan, and another figure which purported to be the Crown Prince, but might have been anybody. The young bloods found great fun in giving these dummy baby- killers what for," and had half the energy been expended on real Germans, the Huns must have been short of a few army corps. The Kaiser had a rough time of it, and was placed out of action for a considerable time. Had he known of the punishment which was being meted out to him with such gusto he would surely have sent a Zeppellin over to put a stop to this merciless treatment. Strafing the Germans seemed to be a popular form of amusement, which brought much grist to the mill. Studt s scenic railway was, as usual, the pre- dominating feature, and the decorative effects here were beautiful in the subdued lighting at night. There was much gaiety here, too, among the devotees of the up-and-down sensation, and and it was only natural that youth should act the part of the chivalrous knight and hold his fair companion tightly lest she should be unable to maintain her balance. If some took rather more precaution than was necessary, it may be put down to the spirit of fair time. The round- abouts also did a good trade, and one noticed that-no doubt as a result of the Triple En- tente-the Russian bear appeared among the horses. The cocoanut stalls, houpla stands, shooting galleries and various games of skill all succeeded in drawing forth the coppers as if by magic, and the only coppers they could not draw were those attired in blue. Then there were the side- shows. How the side-showman does love to excite the curiosity of the public by his glaring announcements, and what strange educational ideas he has With what incongruity, too, are they mixed up together Side by side with what was described as a museum of mirth was a show where, for a penny, you could see a complete history of new and old tortures. It seemed out of place at a fair, for only the morbid could enjoy a pennyworth of nightmare. Then there was a show where all sorts of freakish things were to be seen, all evidently suffering from the affliction of having too many legs or heads. Here was to be seen the American pig-faced lady." The showman ought to know by now how touchy America is, and this breach of neutrality might cause hostilities with the States. Besides, it would have been more appropriate to have called this curiosity the German pig-faced lady." A little further on was a Belgium mine in full working order. One has a sort of suspicion that this was a model of a Welsh colliery before the war, but then, the showman's adaptability is wonderful. There was another show where, if one was to believe the outside pictures and the I announcements, were to be seen some wonderful girls from Brummagem and elsewhere, who had evidently come away in a hurry without their luggage-but you cannot judge a cigar by the picture on the box. In order, perhaps, to excite more curiosity as to the fragile character of the exhibits, it was announced Anyone touching these girls will be prosecuted." However, there were no proceedings of this character at the Police Court on Wednesday, and it is to be assumed, therefore, that the spectators were well-behaved. Prince Samouda that in- telligent gentleman of colour if one may so call a prince-attracted a lot of interest. He glibly chattered away in a mixture of English, French and other foreign phrases. S'il vous plait constantly accompanied his requests to the ladies, and he referred to a demonstration of the pons asinorum," not perhaps so much with the intention of giving a literal demonstra- tion as of giving a demonstration of his erudition, but unfortunately for the full appreciation of this the audience were not all lovers of Euclid. His ebony highness mystified his audience con- siderably with bis tricks. He humorously threatened to turn ladies into gentlemen in two seconds. If he could do that, no doubt he could obtain a highly-paid post under the War Office and at the same time do a good turn to man energetic ladies who want to do a bit to help their country. It had been thought that the new order as to the restriction of lights would have had a some- what deterrent effect on the fair at night hut the refulgent orb of night did the showman a good turn, and, apart from that, they were able to have sufficient artificial light to conduct their business of collecting coins of the realm. A.
I I -THE STOCK FAIR.
THE STOCK FAIR. There was not a very big supply for a fair day on Monday, but there was a keen demand and good prices were realised. Horses of more than average quality were very scarce. One of the best carters seen in the market for some time was sold by Mr. Morgan David for close on I, -io,). Another carter realised tgo. Good aged'" cart mares readily made £ 35 to {o. Ponies were dearer by about £5 per head. There were verv :ew young horses nags were scarce, and there were no pitters on offer. The cattle trade was lear, especially for barrens, which made up to £ 23. There was a brisk demand for young .:attle, which made good prices, but the supply was not very large. The supply of sheep was also short. Couples showed an advance of 2s. on the previous week. There were very few fat sheep on offer. There was a small sale by auction. Fat lambs made up to 45s. apiece, ewes up to {5 5s., and bullocks from Mr. Richards Raglan, up to £ 39. Messrs. Straker, Son Chad- wick had quite an array of motor-cars, nine coming under the hammer, most of the owners having joined the colours. A Humber made £ 150, and an Overland lioo, while two-seaters were sold for as low as £10. There was a large tntry of conveyances, dog-carts making up to A21, while there was an extraordinary trade was done in harness.
IAbergavenny Technical Instruction…
I Abergavenny Technical Instruction I Committee. I COMMERCIAL CLASSES. Une of the most strenuous sessions ever held under the auspices of the above Committee has recently closed, and the results of the Pit manic shorthand theory examinations have just come to hand. Seventeen students sat for the eleiften- tary certificate and 13 were successful, and of the nine students who sat for the advanced theorv test seven passed. The successful students are ;—Misses A. Michael, U. Sadler, M. Griffiths, Owen Evans, M. Joseph, R. Price, F. M. v aughan, E. M. Pritchard, and A. Bowen— elementary stage; Misses G. Griffiths, V. A. Harding, M. Pickering, and Masters E. D. Ed- wards, E. W ycherley, W Charnock and W. H. Kirby-advanced stage. It is hoped that these students and others will persevere in their studies so as to become thoroughly efficient at an early date. The results of the shorthand speed and book-keeping examinations will not he an- nounced for some time yet. ▲
I Summer Time Act
I Summer Time Act I ALL CLOCKS JUMP ONE HOUR ON I SATURDAY NIGHT. instructions for putting forward clocks and watches in accordance with the provisions of the Summer Time Act are set forth in the following poster, issued on Wednesdav by the Home Office NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC IX REGARD TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW SUMMER TIME ACT. IMPORTANT ALTERATION OF THE TDlE. In the night of Saturday-Sunday, May 20-2 1, at 2 a.m., the time on all railways, at all post offices and other Government establish- ments will be put forward one hour to 3 a.m. The altered time will be used for all ordinarv purposes during the summer. For instance, licensed houses, factories, and workshops and other establishments where hours are regu- lated by law, will be required to observe the altered time. The Government requests the public to put forward all clocks and watches bv one hour during the night of Saturday, May 20. Normal time will be restored at 2 am on the night of Saturday-Sunday, September 30-October, 1. The chief object of this measure at the present time is to reduce the number o* hours during which artificial lighting is used in the evenings, and so save to the nation part of the fuel and oil for lighting, and release large quantities of coal which are urgently needed for other purposes arising from the war. By order of the HOME SECRETARY Th« A«< Explained. 11 summer time will be the time tor all purposes-astronomical, meteorological and navigation purposes alone excepted. For in- stance, all trains will run according to summer time —that is, a train which according to the time-table is timed to leave, say, at 6 a.m. will leave at 6 a.m. summer time. All establishments whose hours are regulated by law will be required to observe the altered time, e.g., factories, shops, public-houses, &c. Thus factories which work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. will commence and finish at 6 'a.m. and () p.m. summer time and a shop, if required to close at 8 p.m., will close at 8 o'clock summer time. It is suggested that employers should warn their employees before they leave work on Saturday, and advise them tc put their clocks and watches forward on Saturday evening. —▲
-BLAENAVON PoLICE COURT. ---
BLAENAVON PoLICE COURT. Tuesday.—Before Messrs. James Jones (in the chair), Col. P. G. Pennymore, and H. M. Davies. NEW MAGISTRATE.—Mr. J. A. Bowen (chair- man of the Blaenavon Urban District Council) took the oath as a magistrate. Too BRIGHT.—Eight residents of Blaenavon were summoned for failing to subdue the light or lights in their shops on various dates, and weie ordered to pay costs, 5s., in each case. STRAY SHEEP.—James Bayliss, farmer, Blaen- avon, was summoned for allowing eleven sheep to stray at Blaenavon, on May 6, and was fined 20s.— J ames Edwards, farmer, Blaenavon, was fined 2os. for a like offence, in respect of five sheep.—Isaac Jones, farmer, Blaenavon, was fined 20S. for a similar offence respecting three sheep.—Lewis Edmunds, farmer, Llanover, was fined 1 os. in respect of one sheep. BAD LANGUAGE.—Thomas Trevenin, collier, Blaenavon, was fined 5s. for using bad language at Blaenavon on April 29. No LIGHTS.—Lionel Watkins, labourer, Blaen- avon, was summoned for driving a horse and ::art without front or rear lights at Blaenavon on April 29, and was fined 10s. REGISTRATION OFFENCE.—Louis Hugoubruck, a Belgian labourer at Blaenavon, was summoned for neglectiiig to report that he had changed his address in a prohibited area on April 20.—P.S. Baker said the defendant had changed his address three times without notifvin! Fined 10s. ALIEN LODGER.—J ames Lunner, steelworker, Blaenavon, was summoned for neglecting to report that he had an alien lodging with him at Blaenavon, on April, 20. Fined 10s. OUGHT TO BE IN THE ARMY.—Isidore Devos, a Belgian labourer, was summoned for a like offence, on April 20.—P.C. Lockyer said that Devos told him that he had changed houses without knowing that he had to report it to the police.—The Clerk How old is this man Supt. Davies Thirty-seven years, and single.- The Clerk If he were an Englishman he would be in the Army.—Fined 10s. OTHER ALIENS.—Wm. Bland, steelworker, Blaenavon, was summoned for failing to report that he had an alien lodging with him, on 20. Fined zos.-Louis Thibout, a Belgian labourer, was summoned for a like offence, Oil April 21. Fined ros.-George William Studder, jollier, Blaenavon, was summoned for failing to report that he had an alien lodging with him on April 20. Fined ios.- Jean Baptiste Brug"a seelo, a Belgian labourer, was summoned for 'a like offence on May 4. Fined IOS.-NI-illiain Jerret, labourer, Blaenavon, was summoned for failing to report that he had an alien lodging with him on May 4. Fined 10s. ▲
Monmouthshire Volunteer Regiment.
Monmouthshire Volunteer Regiment. Monday, May 22-Firing practice for Nos. 3 and 4 Platoons in Drill Hall, from 7 to 9 p.m. also for Derby Recruits. Thursday, May 25—The Company will parade in Drill Hall at 7.30 p.m. sharp, when the Officer Commanding particularly requests that all ranks make a special effort to attend, to hear a statement on the future. Uniforms to be worn. Class B Army Reserve are invited to attend. Saturday, May 27—Firing practice for Nos. I and 2 Platoons in Drill Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. also for Derby Recruits. Duties for the Week :—Orderly Officer, Ouartermaster P. Scott; Orderly Sergeant, Acting Sergt. W. Llewellin Orderly Corporal, Acting Corpl. Williams. By order. F. P. J. HANTBURY, O.C. Abergavenny Company.