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Mr. Woriunan and the " Able…
Mr. Woriunan and the Able Reporters." I DOES NOT WANT "POLISHING UP." I Tiie fortnightly trttethig of the Abergavenny Board of Guardians ,,><, held 011 Friday, C01. Williams presiding. There were also greesiu a,Lher NN'ray, J. Mrs. Hiley, Revs. rather Wray, J. F. W. Trutape-, 1), R. Hughes, and E. J. Lloyd, Messrs. George Davies, John Pirchard, Morgan W. David, Beajam, p,-ice, joli-, Lewis, David Edwards, John Baynam, Nathaniel Pullin, J. W. Williams, Charles Thomas, E. V- Lewis, Alfred Edwards, Robert Workman, Joseph Howells, John Watkins, Daniel Watkins. The Grandfather of the Board. du I I I Tae Clerk read a letter troui-Mr. w in. H illl,UU;-< (Cwmvov) stating that it was with great regret that he felt compelled to resign his membership of tie Board of Guardians and the Rural District Council, as, owing to advancing years and failing health, he could not fnihi his duties. He wished to thank every member of the Board and the Council, as well as the Clerk. for the courtesy shown to him during the number of years he had been a member of those bodies. He had re- frained from writing t >eiore, as he thought some- one else would have been appointed, but found this had not been done. The Clerk said they must obtain the sanction of the Local Government Board to the resign- ation, or else let Mr. Williams's six months' absence be completed. This period would expire this month, and Mr. VI illiains would then become disqualified. Rev. Mr. Trumper How many years has lie been a Guardian The Cletk I don't know, but it is a great f many years. Rev. Mr. Trumper I think he is the oldest member. Father Wray Yes, he is the oldest. The Vice-Chairman Seeing he was appointed for three years, is there any obligation on his part- to accept a fourth year's service r He has a perfect right to retire. The Clerk I don't think he can retire on that ground. Father Wray If that was the case we might all retire. The Chairman He is the grandfather of this Board, and I am the father. (Laughter). Mr. Morgan David And both of you are William Williams. (Laughter). Mr. D. Watkins Two crochetty old men at that. (Laughter). Well Done, Blaenavon. I The Clerk reported that, compared with last I year, there was an increase in out-relief pay- ments during the fortnight of ?5 125. 8d. in the Abergavenny district, and a decrease in the Blaenavon district of fr6 16s. id. Father Wray That is an enormous decrease. Rev. Mr. Trumper said work was much better in the Blaenavon district now than it had been. The Vice-Chairman Is there any reason why Abergavenny should not come down ? Work is quite as good in the agricultural districts as it was t2 months ago. There is no scarcity of work. i Mr. D. Watkins Perhaps it is slackness on the part of the Abergavenny Guardians. (Laughter). The Chairman Xo, we have the Asylum to keep. Father Wray Wrhat lie means to say is The Clerk was proceeding with the next business, and Father Wray did not finish his sentence. Master's Report. I The Master reported that there were in the house 77 men, 31 women and 12 children, a total -of 120, compared with 127 for the corresponding period last year, a decrease of seven. The num- ber of vagrants relieved was 85, compared with 142 last year, a decrease of 57. Miss Paul, Frogmore-street, sent magazines and papers for the inmates. Payment to Mr. Green. The Clerk reported that the question of the payment to Mr. Green, who had joined the forces, came before the Finance Committee, and it was decided that he should obtain an authentic statement from headquarters as to the precise amount that Mr. Greer, was receiving and the amount of the separation allowance. He had written to the paymaster at Canterbury, but had not yet received a reply. Workhouse Master and Relieving Officer I Called Up. .3. t ?', I r. NX-illianis, work- The Clerk reported that Mr. \v illiams, work- house master, and ltc. Edwards, relieving officer for the Blaeaavon district, had been called up in their groups. -The Board had given him no directions to apply for exemption, but he had given notice in order to be in time. That day would have been too late, and it was for the Board to ratify what he had done or otherwise. He supposed they wanted some period of ex- emotion. The Chairman Certainly. The Clerk You nave done nothing towards making preparations. You have let the time drift. The Chairman said he would move that Mr. Scanlon get the best terms he could. Mr. Howells seconded. The Clerk asked whether one of the Blaenavon Guardians could attend at the Blaenavon Tri- bunal to represent the Board. The Chairman The Vice-Chairman can do that. Father Wray I take it we are all agreed to get them exempted, if we can. The Chairman then put the motion that application for exemption be made, and this was carried. Mr. H. J, Gwillim was asked to attend before the Blaenavor. TribnuaL The New Workhouse. I The Local Government Board wrote in reply to the Guardians' letter as to the erection of the proposed new workhouse that the department was still of opinion that the preparation of the plans might properly be deferred until at any rate January, 1917. The Chairman What does that mean ? 1 The Clerk I believe it points to some measure being passed t. meet contracts of this kind. Father Wray It is only fair to say that the Government are practically obliged to bring in a Bill to exclude the period of the war from these contracts. Mr. Workman Asks For More." I 1 The business being completed, Mr. Workman rose to his feet and said I am very sorry to see in the report of the last meeting the character of which this Board has received at the hands of our able reporters—I call them able, be- cause they are gentlemen that seem able to act in self-defence in a most able way. It appears to me that the Chronicle requires copy," for the comments which they made in the Aber- gavenny Chronicle I think it was very much uncalled for m the remarks of which he made in reply to me. It sets forth in that paragraph of theirs that it is very great disorder arising in I this Board when I am speaking. The aural defects of these gentlemen must be very de- fective, I should think, when they speak of not being able to hear what I say. I am sure I ,speak Loud enough, and I am very pleased to say-and I hope they will record this-that you gentlemen while I do speak give me every con- sideration as a labour representative in appear- ing and speaking before this Board. I think the t character of which has been given to this Board is not called for in the least. Rev. Mr. Trumper Have you got the words ? I have not seen the Chronicle." The Chairman I am sorry you don t buy it, because they want customers. (Laughter). Mr. Workman I have not read it much of late. (Laughter). I am sorry to say, Mr. Chairman, that some may think our Clerk has had something to do with this, but, for the in- formation of those who don't know, our Clerk he has had nothing to do with the Abergavenny Chronicle" since the jist of last March. I am sorry indeed that he has relinquished his interest in the Abergavenny Chronicle," because in Mr. fTcanlon I must say that I have received every consideration and kindness from him and I have been added to the list of correspondents to the Abergavenny Chronicle for upwards of over 30 years, and I have received every kind consideration from Mr. Seanlon on behalf of the working classes, more especially the Aberga- venny Workmen's Hospital Saturday Fund. Father Wrav That is for the benefit of those who don't know. What is for the benefit of tiiose who do ? Mr. Workman then commenced to read the comments in a loud voice, and in the course of his doing so there were several interjections from members, as will be seen :—" In reply to this public comment we have to say that the ■ Abergavenny Board of Guardians' meetings are about the most difficult to report of all public meetings, owing to the fat that several members are often talking at the same time, and they do aot aU speak up distinctly and so lessen the aural strain on the reporter—(hear, hear)- in I ■ trying to catch all that is said. The accurate recording 01 every word would even baffle a gramophone receiver. (Father ray Quite true and laughter"). Mr. Workman I wish you to be quiet, Father Wray, because every word is going in. I don't see how Father IN-ray should construe a different meaning to what I am trying to say of the ineffectiveness of the reporters in trying to baffle me in my remarks. Therefore I trust you will keep quiet. (Laughter). t. Father Wray I hope your trust is on a solid foundation. Mr. Workman It is a solid foundation. Mr. Morgan David There are more than one talking at the same time now. (Laughter). Mr. Workman continued to read in a more subdued voice As to the word pauper, of which Mr. Workman seems to have such a horror, the dictionary definition of the word is a poor person,' and they remain the same and are entitled to the same regard by whatever name they are called." I have known that when I was a schoolboy," was Mr. Workman's comment on this sentence. Mr. Workman continued to read in a still more subdued voice With regard to the expression about Pontypool being the truest friend, we actually understood Mr. Workman to say the dearest friend." I hope, commented Mr. Workman, that I am dear enough, and, as I have already said before, you gentlemen give me a kind and patient hearing and I think it is verv unkind of the reporter to put that in, when it is not called for-but there is something further to follow And as we knew from ex- perieuce that even he is not above making a slip—(loud laughter, in which the conclusion of the sentence we preferred the word truest' was lost). Rev. Mr. Trumper How do you interpret that f Mr. Workman I defy the reporters, if they will onlv give me the purport of my remarks in the paper that I will ever make a complaint against them or ever have done. Give me the substance and the fact. We are all liable to slip I admit the fact—and I have heard a good many slips here but still, at the same time, if vou think because I am a labour representative that I am to be denied the privilege of speech and be incorrectly reported in the paper Father Wray: You are not the labour repre- sentative here. Mr. Workman I am the labour representa- tive. Father Wrav Not here. Mr. D. Watkins One of them, perhaps. Mr. Workman gave the concluding comments in a low voice "We should not have thought, from the sense of the sentence, that Mr. Work- man's expression was nearest friend,' because that would be incorrect, seeing that Crickhowell is nearer. We confess we have polished up and corrected grammatical defects in many speeches we have published." When he got nearly to the end Mr. Workman reinark-ed I don't ask for polishing. I ask for correction. I have read enough, and I say this, that the reporters have no right in making such assertions and to remark in the paper about the Abergavenny Board of Guardians." Rev. Mr. Trumper: It may be true, sir. They are there to report the truth. I think it is a very good report. Father Wray Which word did you use- truest, nearest, or dearest < Mr. Workman I don't wish to answer the question, sir. (Laughter). Mr. D. Watkins A good deal of their report is quite correct, especially with regard to inter- ference. The Chairman If there is any fault it must be on my shoulders for not keeping you quiet. The reporter can't reply. Rev. Mr. Trumper He can make a very good replv. Father Wray He can reply in the paper. The incident then closed. [The above report which is uncensored except that we have put Mr. Workman's h's in their proper places, speaks for itself, but one or two remarks in addition are necessary. We do not deny that Mr. Workman can talk loud enough when he likes, but it is not uncommon for remarks to be made sotto voce. Even Mr. Workman does not possess perfect hearing. We would remind him of an incident which occurred at a recent meeting. The Chair- man was putting a resolution that a motion as to the enfranchising of all soldiers and sailors should be sent to Boards of Guardians through- out the country. Taking the vote against, the Chairman said, One, two, three, four-oh, lost whereupon Mr. Workman remarked I am glad, Mr. Chairman, that you mentioned the word Oh, Lord.' No doubt the men in the trenches are saying Oh, Lord to-day l" Mr. Workman's complaint was against the writer of the Chronicle report, and it was, therefore, singular that he should have used the plural by speaking of reporters." We only wish to add that we have always endeavoured, and always will endeavour, to do full justice, so far as our reports are concerned, to any public man, what- ever his views. Many public men have acknow- ledged this fact and have complimented us upon the reports we have given. Should an in- accuracy inadvertently creep in, we are always ready, when asked in the proper manner, to make the necessary correction. This is not the first time a reporter has had trivial public criticism levelled at him by public men who forget what the Press has done for them in making their remarks more presentable to the public. The only alternative for the reporter- and it is a reluctant alternative—is to report the critic exactly as he speaks. This has been proved to be an unfailing cure for swelled head in every case in which it has had to be ad- ministered ]. Chairman's 79th Birthday. I Father Wray said that the Chan-man entered upon his Soth year that week, and he thought that they, as Guardians, should offer their congratulations. Rev. Mr. Trumper I second that. The members showed their concurrence by hclding up their hands. The Chairman said it was correct that he had entered upon his Soth year, and he ought to be very thankful for the health he had got. It gave him the greatest pleasure to work with the members, and he appreciated everyone who gave his time to the public. He believed they all tried their best to do their duty, not only to the poor but also to the ratepayers. The Chairman afterwards entertained the members to an excellent lunch at the Priory, provided bv Mr. and Mrs. D. Holding. AL
Accuracy—and Mr. Workman.…
Accuracy—and Mr. Workman. I To the Editor of the Abergavenny Chronicle." ) DEAR SIR,-Will you kindly permit me to I contribute a word. or two respecting the attacks I which Mr. R. Workman has seen fit to make upon your representative at recent meetings of the Board of Guardians ? For many years I have enjoyed the privilege of attending the meetings of the Guardians, and I do not remember any occasion on which such a really good free entertainment was provided as that given by .31r. Workman at the last meeting. Mr. Workman took himself and his complaint seriously everyone else, or prac- tically everyone else, treated the whole business as a joke, and unworthy of serious consideration. But, what of the facts of the case ? Originally Mr. Workman complained that he had been mis- reported. Even if he had, he might have made a courteous request for the errors-and I don't agree that there were any-to be put right. Had he done that, his wishes would doubtless have been respected, if, on examination, it was found that a mistake had occurred. Instead of seeking the line of least resistance, however, he took it upon himself-and I do not blame him for that-to parade his grievance in as public a manner as possible, and, not content with the victories (?) which his eloquence (?) had won for him, he subsequently approached your represen- tative in my presence in a manner which was certainly none too courteous. Indeed, his attitude and remarks were such as he might fittingly have adopted towards an arrogant capitalist rather than against a fellow trades unionist. For the time being at least he forgot that even a journalist, especially if he is a trades unionist, has a right to be regarded by labour men as coming somewhere within the circle of the brotherhood of man, which they talk so much about. These were the words he used to your representative I will not allow you to misrepresent what I say, as you have done." I immediately asked him if he insinuated that any possible misrepresentation of his words had been done wilfully, and, seeing the red light, he replied No." But even if one accepts that answer, there remains an imputation and a stigma which might count for much in the eyes of a person competent to judge. And it is an im- putation which is not justified. And, what of his oratory at the Board meeting? Inaccuracy is what he complains of. Have the reporters who listen to his vollubility nothing to complain of in regard to his inaccuracies ? One always hesitates to suggest that a public man murders the King's English when speaking in public, but many public men do that. How many times has your representative removed grammatical errors from Mr. Workman's speeches ? Far more, probably, than Mr. Workman realises. But, in Mr. Workman's eyes, they are as nothing compared with a slip or two which your representative is supposed to have made in trying to cover up what seemed to be a nonsensical expression on Mr. Workman's part. Then I noticed that Mr. Workman, with what might have been meant for sarcasm, attributed the errors complained of to our able reporters." As he is so particularly anxious to secure accuracy let him set the example. No one knew better than he did that only one reporter was con- cerned in what he complained of. That being the case, why should lie repeatedly use the plural ? Again, he referred to your note in a previous issue in which you pointed out that the word pauper (of which he had previously com- plained) was synonymous with the words poor person," and, with an air of dignity, if not of conviction, he added, I have known that when I was a schoolboy." Seeing that Mr. Workman knew that, and that he is such a strong advocate of absolute accuracy, might I suggest to him that in future his public utter- ances shall be marked with that degree of accuracy which he expects to find in others. If that is done, the Pressmen with whom he comes in contact will find their labours lightened and, if it is not done, then perhaps you, Sir, will think it worth while to follow the well-known journalistic rules of either ignoring whatever Mr. Workman says, or, alternatively, of report- ing him exactly as he speaks, leaving it to your readers to find out what his remarks mean. If either of these courses are followed, Mr. Work- man, like many another public man who has bitten off more than he can chew," will speedily regret the day when he became overcome with the exuberance of his own verbosity and the recording thereof. Yours very truly, THE OTHER REPORTER. I ▲
CRICKHOWELL POLICE COURT.…
CRICKHOWELL POLICE COURT. Friday.—Before Messrs. A. Beckwith and Benjamin Watkins. SERVANT GIRI. CHARGED.—Mrs. Pickering, of Auckland House, Gilwern, wife of Lieut. J. H. Pickering, charged her domestic servant, whose home is in Gilwern, with stealing 355. or more from a money-box. Witness stated that on Tuesday, the 9th inst., she went to put 2s. 6d. in the money-box, which was in the dining room, and as the box felt very light, she opened it and found that there was only is. inside. Defendant was in the washhouse at the time, and she called to her and asked her to lift the money-box. Defendant remarked, What's the matter, ma'am ? and went out without saying any- thing more. Mrs. Pickering called her back and she then said that money had been taken from her and she would take the back off the money-box. Prosecutrix said You have taken the money." The screws were out of the box and there were signs of it having been tampered with. Defendant at first denied taking the money, saying she did not want it. Later she stated she had taken some bit by bit and given it to her mother, as she was in need of it.-By Supt. Hand The box was the baby's money- box.—Defendant said she did not steal 30s. Such an amount was not there to steal.—P.C. Boore said he went to Auckland House and saw the defendant, who, in reply to the charge of stealing said I took it to buy some clothes. I see other girls about dressed much tidier than myself, and I took it to buy some. In the presence of Sergt. Evans and witness, on the way to Crickhowell, defendant said I bought a pair of shoes 5s. i id., and a hat worth 3s. i id. that is all, to my knowledge, that I took. Defendant's mother said defendant never brought her any of the money. She gave the girl money when she went to Auckland House.— Defendant, in reply to a question, said she would rather go to the workhouse at present. She did not want to go home until she could get another place.—Defendant was remanded to the workhouse for a fortnight, with a view to obtaining employment for her, th6 Befoch remarking that if this kind of thing happened again there would be serious trouble. Major Cole-Hamilton, Irish Rifles (Chief Constable of the County), who has seen a deal of active service, was present during the pro- ceedings.
ICRICKHOWELL.I
CRICKHOWELL. I FAIR.—The annual May fair was held on I Friday. There was very little stock for sale- only eight ewes and lambs. In the afternoon the pleasure attractions, which were more numerous than usual, drew a crowd, despite the L showery weather. THE NIC.HTINC.ALE.-The Rev. E. Rowland. The Manse, Crickhowell, while walking from Gilwern to Crickhowell, one night last week, heard the nightingale sing its beautiful song. This rare but welcome visitor appeared to be in excellent form, and filled the countryside with its melody. Ox LEAVE.—Mr. Luther Davies, son of Mr. David Davies, Manchester House, Crickhowell, who has seen a deal of arduous service at the front, has been spending a few days with his father at Crickhowell. Mr. Luther Davies, who looks well despite his experiences, says all our men are optimistic as to the issue. KIUED IN ACTION.—News has been received that Private Edwin Griffiths Jones, B.A.,L.L.B. has fallen in France. When he joined the Army he was one of the masters in the County School, Aberystwyth. Mr. Jones was a nephew of Mr. Matthew Owen, of Cefn Coed, at one time master of the British Schools, Crickhowell.
Local Farms at Auction. I
Local Farms at Auction. I At the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, on Tuesday, I Messrs. Newland, Hunt & Williams, of Newport, offered for sale two local farms. Lot I, the freehold dairy farm and lands known as Pyscod- lyn Farm, l/anwenarth Citra, having an area of 127 acres 3 roods and 15 perches, let to Mr. David Lewis at £ 210 per annum, together with fishery rights on a portion of the river Usk, was withdrawn at £ 4,500. Lot 2, the freehold upland farm known as Beili Heulog, Gwenddwr, Breconshire, comprising 48 acres 2 roods, let to Mr. J. Cynog Dodd, at £ 30 per annum, was sold to the tenant for £ 525. ♦
CORNER IN TEA. I
CORNER IN TEA. I PRESENT PRICES NOT JUSTIFIED BY STOCKS I IN HAND. Is tea dearer than the Board of Trade statistics, published last week, justify ? Six months ago the price of common Indian tea was 7d. to 7}d. per pound in bond at the Mincing-lane auctions to-day the price of the same quality tea is i i d. A Mincing-lane tea broker told a representa- tive of the Press that the present high prices were wholly unwarranted and called for im- mediate action on the part of the Board of Trade, whose official figures show the position as follows FOR PERIOD JANUARY TO APRIL. 1916. 1915. lbs. lbs. Imports 108,223,880 117,437,950 Home consumption.. 121,302,122 131,991,995 Stocks in hand 104,403,000 .ï3,5<?6!?0 These statistics show that there is a tail m consumption of io,ooo,ooolb., and that the stocks in bond are 31,000,0001b. more than a year ago. To-day the stocks are equivalent to those held in 1914 when tea was y jd. per pound. Therefore, to-day's prices are unjustified. In- stead of the current nkl. common tea should not be more than 8d. Not only are stocks con- siderably bigger, but there is more tea of the present crop to arrive than is usual. Tea supplies have been manipulated against the public by speculators who are making huge and unfair war profits. The remedy lies with the President cf the Board of Trade. He has allowed gigantic stocks to be cornered not only against the public but against the War Office authorities who, in consequence, are paying approximately 4d. per pound more than they should." A.
Abergavenny Stock Market.I…
Abergavenny Stock Market. I The supply ot fat stock on Tuesday was limited and prices again ruled high. Fat calves from Mr. Price, Ffynonney, made up to £ 14. Lambs made up to 59s., there being an excep- tionally nice lot on offer, the price per lb. being well up to i s. 6d. Best mutton made up to is. id. per lb., and a small entry of beef made up to is. 3d. per lb. Fat sows sold up to £ 16, and porkers up to 95s. 6d. 1 ♦
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Local Officer's Rapid Promotion.-Lieuten ant Leycester W. D. Lyne, of Maes-y-ffin, Llan- thony, Gloucester Regiment (Regulars) in Salonika, has been promoted to a Captaincy. We wish him every success, and congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Leycester Lyne on their son's promotion.
Watchman, What of the Night…
Watchman, What of the Night ? I W e are living, or rather, trying to live, in very strenuous times, and the gloom seems to gather as the sands of Time run on. Well, the lane is long that has no turning," and when we get round the corner we shall all breathe more freely. A square peg will never fit a round hole; all the same we will get round" the Huns by squaring" them, and we'll do it in true Masonic fashion—by acting on the square." I met a railway guard this morning, and in answer to my query as to the time, he pulled out his chronometer and said It is exactly 12, but next week it will be an hour earlier." I told him 12 o'clock would always be 12, now and henceforth, and that a change in the position of sundials would not in any way affect the mean time of day. He appeared to hold another opinion, so I left him to work it out. Years ago the public clocks had two second-hands, one showing local time, the other Greenwich. Now, at the present juncture it would give an impetus to the watchmakers' trade if a double set of hands were affixed to every timepiece, one showing the real, and the other the Norman time. But seeing we shall" hark back" on October 8th, the five months' trial may decide the advantages or otherwise of the scheme— when the question doubling the pointers" could be settled. I read that Lord Curzon has been appointed Air Minister. I also read that he has never had any experience in matters aerial; and again, that he has devoted years to the study of aeronautics and is thoroughly well qualified for the position. We don't suppose the Air Minister will go aloft very often, but with such experts as Pemberton-Billing and some others at hand the Commander will never be short of good practical Lieutenants as helpers. The May Fair has passed once again, and, despite the Irish troubles and the big war, the crowd of pleasure-seekers and others on business was as great as in normal times. There was the customary row of donkeys, and good business was done with the juveniles, many acts of horsemanship" being quite Sanger-like when Ned turned stubborn. The shows and rotindabouts were well patronized. It was generally admitted that business was good all round; and at a small convivial assembly, somewhere near, the following toast was duly honoured Now here's success to business, That keeps us all alive Another one for pleasure, On which all mortals thrive But when you're mixing pleasure With your business, you must learn Not to mix too much of pleasure Or you'll bust the whole concern! Someone proposed The Kaiser," and after the proposer had been summarily ejected, the little band returned to the Fair-field and heartily ioined in The Fun of the Fair." I" May 16, 1916. DUSTY BOB. I
BRYNMAWR. I
BRYNMAWR. I A RAILWAY OFFENCE.—At Brvnmawr Police Court on Monday, William Charles Lewis, of Risca, was fined 15s. for attempting to enter a railway train whilst in motion, at Brvnmawr. AFFILIATION ORDER.—At Brvnmawr on Mon- day William Lewis, of Upper Llwynpwll, was summoned by Blodwen Gwillym, of Brynmawr, to show cause, etc. Mr. D. Gibson Harris, Brynmawr, represented the complainant, while Mr. W. J. Everett, Abertillery, defended.—De- fendant was ordered to pay 4s. 6d. per week until the child attained the age of 14 years, and the costs. CLAIM AGAINST FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—At Bryn- mawr on Monday the National Standard Friendly Society was summoned by David Joshua Harris, Brynmawr, on a claim for /19 10S., on a policy of assurance. Mr. W. A. Jones, Ebbw Vale, prosecuted. Mr. D. Joshua Harris explained that he was an executor under the will of the late Mrs. Everett, Brynmawr. He had come across a policy issued by the Company for £ ig ios., and had sent it away with other particulars. and had received no replN-The Bench ordered payment of the amount claimed, costs, and advocate's fee. 4. ————
IBLAENAVON COUNTY COURT.1
I BLAENAVON COUNTY COURT. 1 I Monday.-Before His Honour J uclge Hill Kelly. WIDOWS' CLAIMS. Mr. E. Charles Jones, solicitor (from the office ] of Messrs. T. S. Edwards and Co., Newport) applied for the apportionment of £ 300 paid into Court by the Blaenavon Co., Ltd., in respect of the death of James Williams, who was fatally injured while following his employment on March 14.—Mrs. Mary Williams, the widow, stated that she had been advanced (5 from the Miners' Federation and had had [5 from other sources.—His Honour What have you done with the £ 10 ?—Applicant I have kept things going with it. I have kept fires, got clothes, and bought food.—His Honour Yes. but you have not paid for it; there is a long grocer's bill here. It is for more than £ 4. It is not at all satis- factory. His Honour ordered £ 7 to be paid to the widow and £ 5 to be re-paid to Mr. W. L. Cook, of the Miners' Federation. He refused to make a declaration, and made an order for the weekly payment of 17s. per week. Mr. E. Charles Jones also applied for a con- tinuance of the weekly payment of 12S. a week to Hannah Hill, widow, whose husband had been killed while in the employ of the Blaenavon Company.—His Honour made an order of ios. per week for twelve months. Mr. E. Charles Jones applied on behalf of Sarah Elizabeth Hulbert, whose husband was killed while working for the Blaenavon Company, for a continuance of a weekly payment of 16s. and for £ 2. to be paid out of Court.—His Honour reduced the weekly payment to 15s., and granted £ 2 out of Court. Mr. E. Charles Jones applied on behalf of Edward Edwards, a platelayer, for the con- tinuance of a weekly payment out of the re- mainder of £ 75, which was paid into Court in respect of the death of Edwards' son.—His Honour ordered ?s. a week to be paid out until the money in Court is exhausted. t-'ie money in Court is exhausted.
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"MORE SMOKES, LESS GROUSING." ] I| It is sometimes said that Tommy is a grouser." He does not mean anything by it; it is one of his little peculiarities perhaps it is part of the British tempera- ment. One never knows. But, as a private writing home from the Front remarks, when the average Tommy has plenty to smoke, he has less time to grouse. We at home would be just the same if we had to put up with the hard- ships and discomforts of life in the plenty of people for whose sake they are fighting well in a position to see that they J get a faw smokes. They know that out < General Fund is for such chaps as them. Many brave local fellows at-the-Front. j have been the recipients of parcels of < smokes through our Tobacco Fund, owing. to the kind ganorosity of our readers, but there are still more who have not received parcels. Those who have had them, have already enjoyed the smokes, and are trenches, especially if we were without a smoke. Tommy's life is no picnic; he has very often plenty to grumble at, although he quite realises that perhaps nobody can be held responsible. But when he is without a smoke he knows, and rightly so, that somebody is to blame. If he has friends at home, he knows they have an easy method—and a cheap one, too—of sending smokes to him, and he is justified in grousing if they are not forthcoming. Even those at-the-Front, who perhaps have no friends or relatives in a position to take advantage of the facilities offered by our Tobacco Fund, know that there are wanting more. It is up to our readers to see that they get them. We particularly appeal this week for more money for our General Fund, There are large numbers of men who are practi- cally dependent upon this fund for a lir.tlo bit of happiness in the way of something to smoke." Every 6d. contributed to our General Fund buys 30 good Cigarettes and 1 oz. of Smoking Mixture, and an acknow- ledgment card' is enclosed in each 6d. parcel. A JE5 donation sends a ornplete case, containing 200 of these 6cl. parcel s out smaller contributions are, naturally, also very welcome indeed. I Personal Parcels. We can send for post free, any one of the following seven special parcels:— Quote standard Cost Parcel reference Contents of Parcel if posted number when for I including postage. in ordering. England. 501 70 Woodbines l/9 £ 502 50" Arf-a-Mo 2/- 503 40 Gold Flake 1/7 604 30 Glory Boy 1 /4| 505 25 Cigarettes in Case 1/8 506 6 Panatellas Cigars 1/4 507 4 oz. Arf-a-Mo Tobacco. 2/11 I to any man in France, Flanders, I Dardanelles, the Balkans, Egypt or the Persian Gulf, to any individual sailor in any ship in the Navy, or to any Prisoner of War in Ger- many or Turkey or interned in Holland. A postcard ready addressed back to you for your friend's acknow- ledgment is enclosed in every parcel, and ld. from every 1/- you send is set aside for sending smokes to local Prisoners of War in Germany. Our readers are requested to note that in sending personal parcels cam should be taken to give the friend's full regimental address and number. The General Fund. Many local men who are without-, friends in a position to send them regular supplies of smokes have been recipients of parcels of tobacco and oigarettes through our General Fund. For every 6d. you send to our General Fund we send 30 good Cigarette* and 1 oz. of Tobacco to some lonely member of our local regiments. A reply postcard is enclosed in every parcel so that the man who benefits as a result of your subscription can tell you himself how much he has appreciated your gift. When sending your friend or relative a gift of smokes through our Personal Fund don't* forget if possible to send something to our General Fund for local regiments. Will readers please note that smokes" cannot be sent through our. Tobacco Fund to troops stationed in Great Britain, India, or East or West Africa. Furthermore, we cannot send 6d. parcels to stated individuals, but only to regiments generally.
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