Abergavenny Chronicle

I Abergavenny Town Council. tABOUR FEDERATION AND FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. The following are the official minutes of a special meeting of the Town Council held on Monday night for the pur pose of considering the application of the local Federation of Trades' Unions for representation on the Food Control Committee ■Minutes of Special Meeting of -Ie Town Council of Abergavenny held in the Council Chamber on Monday, the I Itll February, igj,4. Present The Mavor (chairman), Councillors F. Sadler, W. J. Ton's, A. C. Craham, W. J. Meale, F. J. Mansfield, R: Plowman, T. A. Delafield, W. Horsington, J. R. Beckwith. Votes of Sympathy. -On the proposition of the Mavor, seconded by Councillor T.V. Horsmg- ton, votes of condolence were unanimously passed wit h the relatives of the following have laid down their lives for King and country: Lieut. Harold Day, I) S C., reported missing Sergt. Shtrratt. 3rd Mor.s.. killed Sergt.-Major Foerster, 3rd Mons., kilkd. Tut votes were carried in silence. Vacancies on Food Control Committee. Ilie Mayor reported that Councillor Palmer had interviewed him aud stated his decision regard- ing his resignation as a member on the Town Council and Food Control Committee was imal, and he asked that same be iccepte(I.The Mayor also reported receipt of a letter from Councillor P. Telford resigning his seat on the Food Control Committee -On the proposition of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor \V. Hor- sington, the resignations were accepted with regret, and a vote of thanks passed to Councillors Palmer and Telford for their services 011 the Committee. Appointment of New Members to fill vacancies caused by resignations of Councillors H. A. Palmer and P. Telford -Resolved that Coun- cillor W. J. Meale be co-opted a member of the Food Control Committee in place of Councillor Palmer, representing the IYabour Party and Councillor T. A. Deldid(1 in place of Councillor P. Telford. Orgalliséd Labour Committee Representa- tion on Food Control Committee.—Letters read from Mr. Stark, secretary, Local Organised I Labour Committee, asking (I) for direct re,pre- mentation on the Food Control Committee; (2) the number of representatives the Council will consent to the federation acting on the Com- iiiittee. --iii rtitreiiee t,.) 1, it was unani- mously resolved to give direct representation to the Organised Labour Committee on the Food Control Committee and as to No. 2 it was resolved to ask the Labour Committee to submit six names to the Council to be considered with names of other nominees put forward.—Mr. Stark (secretary) attended before the Council and stated that his Union required three seats on the Committee, and he could only submit the names of three nominees on the understanding that theywere al)pointed.After discussion it was resolved that the Council adjourn for 15 minutes to enable Mr. Stark to see his colleagues. -The Council re-assembled, and Mr. Stark stated Mv position to-night is, J can go this far, that if I understand that we shall get representation of three or more on the Committee, I will submit six name. I will put forward six names in rotation which are our choice, but you quite understand that should your reply be unfavour- able and I go back to the Federation, it would be rather an unfortunate position for me. You see my position. The names are :1, Mr. Stark, representing Printers 2, Mr. S. Owers, representing N.U.R. 3. Mr. Phillips, Shop Assistants 4, Mr. G. Thurston, Bakers' Union 5, Mr. Dobson, A.S.F. 6, Mr. Wycherky, Steam Boiler Makers. I leave the matter in your hands."—Councillor Tong moved that the name of Mr. Rosser, chairman of the Federation, be added to the list. Councillor G. R. Plowman Proposed that the name of Mr. W. Downes, representing the Carpenters' Union, be also added. On the proposition of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor F. J. Mansfield, these 11 anies were added and the list of nominations closed.—The members of the Council then voted by ballot, with the following results:—Mr. Stark, 9 votes; Mr. Rosser, 7 votes; Mr. Downes, 7 votes and on the proposition of the flavor, seconded by Councillor W. J. Tong, and carried unanimously, the foregoing were co- opted as members of the Food Control Com- mittee. Mr. Stark was re-called and informed of the result, and he asked for permission to not accept the decision of the Council. Mr. Stark thanked the Council for the manner in which he had been received. ———— ————

Fancy Dress Dances at Abergavenny. I Two very successful iitncy dress dances were held at the Town Hall 011 Thursday last, in aid of the St. Dunstan's Blinded Soldiers' Children Fund. The president was the Mayor (Alderman Z. Wheatley, JP) and the hon. sec. Miss A. E. Radford, and the event proved very enjoyable and successful from every point of view, there being an attendance of about 4°0 altogether in the afternoon and evening. The afternoon was devoted to the children, who thoroughly entered into the spirit of the proceedings. There were Some very pretty dresses worn by the children, and in some cases quite original ideas had been shown in the selection of the costumes. A number of charming fancy dances had been arranged by Miss C. E. Stevenson, who, with kt. Wilkins, supplied the music in the afternoon, fnd there were also games, such as Musical 101low my leader and Oranges and lemons." The following were among the items which added to the enjoyment of the programme Solo, Tarantella, Miss Gwen Holding Sailors' hornpipe, N. Bury, K. Bell, P. Hopwood, aod J. Vaughan-Richards solo, Irish jig, Miss ■froris Hunt solo, La Captivante," Miss Frances Wheatley Jappy fan dance, M. Butt, G. and D. Holding, M. Matthew, R and I. Red- wood, M. Vaughan-Richards, M. Seargeant, and J- Watkins solo, butterfly dance, Miss Mary Jones solo, Spring," Miss Dorothy Holding Idlet, by the Moonstrucks. Tea was served to the children during the afternoon. In the evening the music was supplied by Mr. A. Richards' orchestral band. The M.C.'s were the Mayor, Messrs. F. T. Jones, R. W. Powell, W. H. Butt, B. C. Cornhill, H. M. Westwood, H. Hunt, A. Hunt, Jack Ruther, Frank Facey and Theo. 'Gough. The piano was kindly lent by Mr. lltyd Gardner. Mr. J. H. Redwood supervised the refreshment department, all the materials having been kindly given. On Saturday a flag day was held in aid of the Same fund, and was organised by Miss Baldwin and Miss Coral Price.

I The Killing of Lambs. I SATISFACTORY OFFICIAL REPLY TO PANDY I FARMERS' RESOLUTION. At the recent annual meeting of the Pandy farmers' Union the following resolution was passed :—" That no lambs should be killed under 10 to 12 weeks old, nor under a certain weight- Oxford and heavy-bred lambs from 651bs. to 7otbs. live weight, cross-breds from 55Jbs. to Golbs., and Welsh lambs 40tbs. live weight." In forwarding this resolution direct to Lord Rbon- dda, the secretary, Mr. Joseph Griffiths,, ex- plained that farmers were ploughing up a lot of their sheep grazing land, and wanted to feed their early lambs and sell both ewes and lambs off early in May, to keep their meadows up for hay and also supply a quantity of meat at the Jnost scarce time. The Deputy Director of Meat Supplies replied that the suggestions would receive the careful consideration of Lord Rhondda. A reply from the Assistant Chief Live Stock Commissioner, dated the 5th February, is more definite. This states In reply, I am to inform you that it has now been decided that lambs may be sold *°r slaughter provided the farmer hoids a permit ?m the Live Stock Commissioner of his area. Bu?eh a permit will be granted on the farmer f??g a declaration that no concentrated "? stuffs have been or shall be fed to the la'"f? ) or their dams in the process of fattening." 'r

Abergavenny Police Court. 'I I Wednesday.—-Before Mr. J. O. Marsh (m tne I chair), Col. W. Williams and Mr. Edwin Poster. I Hurt His Legs. Charles Priest, carter, of Abergavenny, was I summdiied for riding on a cart attached to a horse without reins, 011 the 5th. A line of including costs, was imposed. I Made Himself Comfortable. Noah Wilks, carter, ot Abergavenin, v, as sninmoned for riding on the shafts of a timber wagon without reins, on the 8th. P.-C. Calder said that he saw the defendant at the top of the old Hereford-road, and following him up the road for some distance, saw him sit comfortably on the shafts. There was a lad sitting on the other side of the shafts. Directly defendant saw him he jumped down and started tidving some chains on the front of the wagon. He said he would have reins the next day. Defendant, who denied that he was sitting 0:1 the shafts, was fined 5s., including costs. Alleged Theft of Treasury Notes. Florence Lewis (16), of Brynmawr, was sum- moned for stealing, with another girl, Treasury notes value i I ](,s., the property of John Wil- liams, Church Cottage, Llanfoist. P.-C. Oliver said that 011 the 8tli of January Williams reported to him that two Treasury notes had been stolen from his house. From the information he gave witness obtained a warrant and arrested prisoner, who, when charged, said that she took the ios. rote and the other girl took theI, and they shared the money between them. Supt. Dàyies said there was another charge to be brought forward, and he asked for a remand for further inquiries. The Bench remanded prisoner for a week, but as they were anxious not to send her to prison in the meantime they inquired if bail could be found. Supt. Davies said that he was informed that the girl's lather had said he would not have any- thing to do with her. The girl's mother, who was in Court, said she was willilig to do her best to look after her daughter, if she was allowed to go home for the week, but as she felt doubtful whether she would be able to control her daughter's move- ments the Bench felt that they had 110 alterna- tive but to remand the girl to Usk. Only a Spectator? I Joseph (Avillim, collier, Ebbw Vale, was sum- moned for carrying a gun without a licence, on the 24th January. P.-C. Birch said that he saw the defendant on the Cefndyglwyd grounds, Llanvapley, carrying a gun without a licence. He admitted that he had not got a licence, but said that he had only come there for the day's sporting. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined ios., including costs. Juvenile Smoking Vendor Fined. Florence Berrington, Merthyr-road, was sum- moned under the Children's Act for selling cigarettes to a boy under the age of 16. P.-C. Climer said that on the oth he was on duty in Brecon-road when he saw a boy smoking a cigarette. Witness asked him his age, and he replied that he was 15. He said that he had the cigarettes from Berrington's shop in Merthyr- road, and witness took him back there and.in- quired of Miss Berrington if she asked the boy his age before she served him. She replied, No, 1 thought he was 16." Witness had since found out that the boy was only 14 last Sep- tember. In reply to the Clerk, Supt. Davies said that that was the first case of the kind brought before the Court. The Children's Act had been in force 10 years. Col. Williams said that the previous night he saw a young lady of 10 smoking. He thought they ought to put a stop to children smoking. The Chairman said he quite agreed that it was time that the Act was more strictly en- forced. He was quite sure that smoking was not good for children of that age. He fre- quently saw lads of 11 or 12 smoking, and it was time that it was put a stop to. As this was the first offence 01 the kind, de- fenelant was fined 5s., including costs, and the Chairman hoped that the case would serve as a warning to others. Rate Summonses. I Mr. H. G. Resell appeared in support of a number of summonses for non-payment of rates, and orders for payment were made by the Bench. — -4

GROSMONT. I HfLP FOR ST. DUNSTAN'S.—A most enjoyable and successful whist drive and dance, organised by Mr. Lawrence, took place at the Town Hall on Wednesday in last week, in aid of St. Dun- stan's Home for Blinded Soldiers. A large company assembled from far and near, in spite of the inclement weather, and many who were unable to come sent cheques to help swell the funds. Mr. Gale kindly undertook the duties of M.C. Mrs. W. L- Law presented the prizes to the following :—Gentlemen ist, silver-mounted umbrella, Mr. A. L. Cullimore (Bryngarth) 2nd, pipe in case, Pte. Bert Kerr 3rd, box of ciga- rettes, Mr. W. L- Law. Consolation Mr. Meadinore. Ladies 1st, silver-mounteG um- brella, Miss Cullimore (Bryngarth) 2nd, silk scarf, Mrs. Law; 3rd, box of handkerchiefs, Miss Sayce. Consolation Miss Mailes. Mr. Law- rence proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all those who had assisted him, saying they all knew the great and worthy cause for which he was hoping to raise a substantial sum, namely, St. Dunstan's Home. Subscriptions could be sent either to the Rev. Gomer Davies or himself, and he had much pleasure in announcing that he had already received cheques and subscriptions from Mr. H. Partridge. Mr. R. ewton- Jackson, Mr. J. B. Harris (Cardiff), Mrs. Westof, and Mr. Gale. He hoped, to raise quite £ 10 ios. (Ap- plause. Mr. Law, io seconding, said he had been asked to announce that the whist drive held on the 30th inst., organised by Miss Hudson-Evans, in aid of the Grosmont District Nurse, would realise at least £ 6 6s., after defraying the ex- penses and war tax. (Applause).-Mr. Law- rence proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the M.C., Mr. Gale, and said it had been their inten- tion to present him with a silver-mounted walk- ing-stick with his name engraved thereon, but, unfortimatelv, it had not been completed to make it possible to do so that evening.—Mr. Gale, in responding, thanked Mr. Lawrence for the kindly gift which lie deeply appreciated, and said be much enjoyed coming to Grosmont.A dance followed, Mrs. Oliver (London) and Miss Trimble supplying the music. Mr. Mailes and Mr. Smith, E-wyas Harold, were the M.C.'s.

I Crickhowell Brewster Sessions. I The annual Brewster Sessions for the Crick- howell Petty Sessional Division was held on Wednesday, before Col. R. P. Sandeman and Messrs. A. Beckwith and B. Watkins. Supt. Wm. Williams reported that there were 37 full-licensed houses, 8 beer-houses, 1 cider house, and 2 off licenses in the division, a total of 48. As the population of the division is 5,431, this gives an average of 113 to each house. Proceedings were instituted during the year against eight licence holders, four being con- victed, two dismissed on payment of costs, and two dismissed. Fourteen persons were pro- ceeded against for being drunk and 12 of them were convicted; 12 persons were proceeded against for being drunk and disorderly and 11 convicted. The total convictions were 23,' an increase of six as compared with last year. Two convictions having been registered against the Plough Inn, Llangattock, during the past year, and a like number against the Queen's Head Inn, Crickhowell, he suggested that the applications for the renewal of the licenses be adjourned to enable notices of objection to be served. The Magistrates assented to this course, but renewed the licenses of the remaining houses in the division.

I Prevents and Cures COLDS & CATARRH Thousands have cured themselves with NO :.TROLINE." all.i now keep quite free from \<>s<; ami TI1ro.1t disorders by iisin;? Yon "hollltl do HO too. Try'XOSTit "LINK'and lull your friend*. INST ANT RELIEF OR MONEY Sold by Chemists everywhere." Pride 1/1, or by post US Harold E. Matthews & Co.. Chamlsts. Sold by B. T. T. ROUSTS, Chemist, Abergavenny.

r The Rev. Gwilym Davies & Mr. Maddocks. To the Editor of the" Abergavenny Chronicle." SIR,—In dealing with tne speech of Mr. J. B. Maddocks, of Penarth, at the Town Hall on February ist, I am assuming that the report in your columns was correct. And I do so with all the more confidence because in a long and varied experience of reporters and reporting I have never seen the work better done than it is in the Chronicle." As far as I have been able to judge, the reports in your columns of speeches and addresses are a model of accuracy. j (1) Mr. Maddocks hoped that I was present at the meeting, as he would like'. to put me some Questions. This is rather earious. In the middle of November I spoke at a public meeting in Mr. Maddocks' own town of Penarth, with Prof. J. A. Nicholls, of Boston, U.S.A. But JJr. Maddocks was not there (2) Mr. Maddocks led his Abergavenny audience to believe that the United Kingdom Alliance and the Free Church Council had spent a huge sum of money on bringing Temperance orators from overseas to this country. 1 his is absolute!v untrue. It cost the Free Church Council nothing, as it had nothing to do with the bringing over of these distinguished witnesses I for reform and sobriety.. (,) He would treat the Rev. ( vwilyir. Davies, said Mr. Maddocks, a jolly sight better than Mr. Simpson treated him after spending 17 hours in the train to attend his meeting at Aber- ystwvth." This is a most amazing statement. Mr. Simpson, Canada's greatest Labour leader, who was .honoured by a dinner in the House of Commons, was never :>t Aberystwyth- I have seen a copy of the Cambrian News" far Decem- ber 2S, j c)17, with an account of a Prohibition meeting which Mr. Maddocks attenued at Aberystwyth on December 2ist with the Mayor of Abtrvstwvth. Captain Doughton, in the cn:\ir. The Mayor made short work of Mr. Maddocks, and, according to the report, the audience in the university town would not allow Mr. Maddocks to speak. But JIr. Simpson was not there (4) The audience at our own Town Hall must have felt that it was bad taste on the part of Mr. Maddocks to refer, as he did, to our Lord Jesus Christ having been born on licensed premises. But was He born on licensed premises ? The New Testament term is the inn." And what is an inn ? It is no use going to the dictionary when dealing with a man like Mr. Maddocks. You must go to some authority which he will recognise as final. Well, then, let us turn to The Licensed Victuallers' Year Book—the recognised Annual for Tavern Keepers, Brtwer,, &c." Mr. Maddocks will not quarrel with that. On page 127 of the 1917 edition we get this' definition- Inn means, properly, a house for the reception and refreshment of travellers. Tile innkeeper is bound to provide lodging and refreshment, if lie has room, to a lawful traveller ready to pay for the convenience, but not to others. A Temperance Hotel is an inD." But in any case, whether it was licensed or unlicensed' the New Testament tells us very plainly titere' was no room for them in the inn." Obviously Mr. Maddocks has never read the second chapter in the gospel of St. Luke (5) in equal bad taste Mr. Maddocks referred to Kansas. In Kansas," he said, there was less thrift, more paupers, more deaths from suicide, than in any other State." Assuming that there is more truth in this statement than there is in his Aberystwyth story, is this the time to hold a State of our greal Ally, America, up to public contempt and ridicule ? Is this an example of loyalty to the brave Kansas men who are offering their lives in the trenches of France for us and for ours ? I am not quite sure that the proper authorities may not have something to say to Mr. Maddocks if he goes on making sneering and contemptuous public references to our magnificent Allies, the peoples of Canada and America. (o) Let us bring the matter of the waste of food bv the brewers right home to Abergavenny. Councillor (iraham, a man who speaks his mind whether he pleases or offends, said at the last monthly meeting of our Town Council It was hardly fair, in view of the fact that that day cartloads of barley were hauled to a brewer's to be used for malt, although it could not be ob- tained for the production of a food which was absolutely necessary. He was not speaking as a total abstainer or Prohibitionist, but from a common-sense point of view. It seemed very unwise to give facilities for making drink which was not so essential, and to deprive others of food which was essential." That needs saying m Abergavenny and it was well said. And I should like, if I may, to put the case plainly to the moderate drinker. Moderate drinkers are generally good fellows and they like to play the game, when they understand it. Now, is it playing the game to eat one's own rations and to drink somebody else's rations too ? Once the moderate drinker is able to convince himself that he is doing something which, in this perilous time of an unparalleled food crisis, he ought not to do, he will consider the consuming of double rations a wrong to the State and a crime against his neighbour. I am no Teetotal fanatic. Teetotalism is not the only virtue and drunkenness is not the only vice. But, as we shall realise by and bye, we are up against a tremendous proposition in fighting to a finish the mad Kaiser and his hordes, and it can only be done by a readiness to sacrifice even our beer for the cause of justice-publicans being justly compensated for any loss sustained in the saving of the people's food. Mr. Maddocks, I suppose, will attempt some- thing in the shape of a reply next week. He will say that my arguments are as weak as the water I advocate. He will probably say that I have been abusive-but I can leave that to the judg- ment of the reader. He will almost certainly challenge me to a debate in the Town Hall. And he will make the challenge all the more con- fidently because he knows perfectly well that under no conditions whatsoever would I consent to stand upon the same platform as Mr. J. B. Maddocks of Penarth. Even controversy has its limits. I am. etc., GWILYM DAVIES. I Abergavenny, Feb. 12, 1918. I

North Monmouthshire Unionists. I GENERAL CUTHBERTSON RESIGNS. I A well-attended meeting of the North Mon- I mouthshire Conservative and Unionist Associ- I ation Executive Committee was held at the Conservative Club, Pontypool, on Saturday afternoon. Messages regretting inability to attend were received from Mr. J. C. Hanbury, Mr. H. C. Steel, Major A. 1. R. Butler, Mr. J. O. Tyler, and Col. H. D. Griffiths. The Chairman (Mr. Godtrey Jones) read a letter from Brigadier-General E. B. Cuthbertson, C M.G., announcing his resignation as prospec- tive Unionist candidate. The reasons for General Cuthbertson's resignation are--(i) "That it is quite impossible for a serving soldier to take part in politics during the war," and (2) it is very doubtful if I shall return to reside in Mon- mouthshire again." The committee decided to accept the resigna- tion with great regret, and requested the chair- man and agent to write General Cuthbertson expressing their indebtedness to him for the splendid way in which he had championed the cause during his campaign, unfortunately cut short by the declaration of war. A provisional committee was appointed to —(a) Constitute an organisation for the new Pontypool Division (b) consider the best means of including women in the new organisation (c) revise rules, appoint officers, and take steps to secure a prospective candidate.

•» Red Cross Hospital Supply Depot.-Tlie Hon- Secretary (Mrs. S. A. H. Pegler) desires most gratefully to acknowledge the following for use at Brookfield Purther supply of coal, making a total quantity of over 6 tons, given by Messrs Marsh & Son, Abergavenny fourth supply of wood blocks, given by Messrs. Jones & Son, Llangynider.

Monmouthshire Volunteer Regiment Abergavenny Detachment. ORDERS FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 24 Monday, 7.30 p.m.-Musketry (dress, musketry order). Wednesday, 7.30 p.m.—C.O's parade (drill order) Thursday, 7.30 p.m.—Musketry (dress, musketry order) Sunday, 3 p.m.—Route march (dress: full marching order). F. P. J. HANBURY, Lieut., O.C. Abergavenny Detachment. ▲

I" THE MONMOUTHSHIRE HOUNDS ] I. WILI, MEFT I I Wednesday, Feb. 2o-Kennels; ri a.m. I Saturday, Feb. 23-Llanov,cr Big Wood; II a.m.

Local War Savings Committee. Abergavenny • Boe,i Week Effort to I Raise 922,500. A meeting of the Executive Committee was held in the Council Chamber, Abergavenny, on February 12th. Ilreseilt Mr. D. H. James, J.P. (chairman), Councillor W. Horsington, Councillor A. Graham, Mr. T. D. Berrington, (Llanvairv Ki!geddin>, Mr. Matthew J. Knight (Cwmyoy), Rev. J. Ashton (Llanvetherine), Mrs. Humphrey Jones (Llanfoist), Miss B. Baker- Gabb, )1r. Alfred Williams, Mr. W. Rosser and Mr. A. J. Duck (Abergavenny). The Secretary reported that 12 lantern lectures on The Work of the Navy had been given, that they were well attended, and that coHee- tions amounting to 1 11 15s. 3UI. had been taken, which made the lectures nearly self-supporting. The Committee wished to express their thanks to those who helped to make the lectures a succi.-s, viz., Messrs. J. H. Redwood, W. Wilkes, J. Norton, A. Smart, R. Houlson, Councillor Graham and Councillor Horsingtou. I The late Mr. jestyn Evans had promised to give his services as the operator free, but owing to his untimely death other arrangements had to be made. A vote of sympathy with the widow, Mrs. Evans, was passed. It was decided to pay £ 1 to Mr. A. Evans lor insurance of motor-car while on tour. Miss Jackson, Bryn Deri, wrote tendering her resignation as a member of the Executive, and the Rev. J. B. Ashton was appointed to fill the vacancy. The financial position was discussed, and it was regretted that the Rural District Council had not yet seen its way to make a grant towards the expenses. It was mentioned that the Town Council was prepared to make a grant if the Rural District Council made a similar grant. A deputation was appointed to wait upon the Rural District Council and place the position fully before them. The Secretary announced that 28 Associations were now at work in the area, and that, generally speaking, good werk was being done. The success of the Associations depends upon the interest i which the officers and committee take in the work-. For instance, Mr. J. D. Berrington, Pantygoytre House, made a personal canvass of the parish of Llanvair Kilgeddin, with very satisfactory results. It is hoped next week to give the January returns for all the Associations in the area. b Business Men's Week—March 4th to 9th. A boom week for the sale of National War Bonds and War Savings Certificates will take place during the first week in March, and will be known as the Business Men's Week. The main feature of the scheme is that every city, town and district in the kingdom will be asked to raise by the purchase of National War Bonds and War Savings Certificates a sum sufficient to provide the cost of a definite weapon of warfare—a cruiser, an aeroplane, and so on. The aim of the National Committee is to raise, by a voluntary effort, the sale of i ioo,ooo,ooo worth of War Bonds and Certificates. The sum allotted to each district is based upon the population figures as eiven in the Local Government Manual. Under this scheme the particular effort alloted to Abergavenny and district is to sell during the Business Men 's Week, War Bonds and Certifi- cates to provide the cost of nine aeroplanes, costing J;2,5QO each that is, Abergavenny and District is asked to provide £ 22,500 as its con- tribution, which is about £1 5s. per head of the population." f ",¡If: m, m- "1> 1, 0. A sub-committee was appointed to deal with this matter, and Mr. Alfred Williams (St. Ar- van's), with all the bank managers of the town, were appointed to form the nucleus of a com- mittee to carry the work through to a successful issue. It is hoped we shall have a visit of an aeroplane to the town during the week. -+-

Crickhowell Man's Distinction. A Crickhowell man who has distinguished himself in the East is Coy.-Sergt.-Major A. C. (Bert) Jones, brother of Mr. Win. Jones, hunts- man to the Crickhowell Harriers, and Mr. George Jones, Sunny Rock, Llangattock. He is a native of the little town, and the son of old residents. Bert Jones, as he is familiarly known, Was an enthusiastic Territorial, and joined up in the early days. He took part in the landing and evacuation of Suvla Bay, and is now fighting the Turk. He has been awarded the Bronze Medal of the Order of the Crown of Italy, a dis- tinction which is not lightly won, and has been mentioned in despatches by General Sir Archi- bald Murray.

CRICKHOWELL PERSONAL.^—Mrs. Pirie-Gordon, who has been ill for some time, is making good progress to- wards recovery. DISCHARGED.—Mr. Oswald Rooke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alban Rooke, has been discharged from the Army through ill-health. He is a popular young man and his friends wish him speedy restoration to health. WELL-MERITED PROMOTION. Mr. Harry Pirie-Gordon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pirie-Gordon, has been promoted to the rank of Lieut.-Com- mander. He has seen a deal of arduous service in the East and some time ago was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in the Dardanelles. The gallant officer is married to a daughter of Mr. Buckle, late editor of the Times." A.——

Abergavenny Stock Market. SHEEP SHORTAGE. There was a very satisfactory increase in the number of cattle on Tuesday, both on recent markets and on the corresponding market last year. The entries numbered 64, against 46 at the corresponding market. Sheep, however were very scarce, only 40 being penned, against 263 ot the corresponding market. Six bacon pigs were sold at Government rates, and a large entry of calves sold well, making up to the high price of £ 25. — A

Presentations.-A few of the many friends of 2nd Air Mechanic W. Fewtrell, R.F.C., held a smoking concert at the North-Western Hotel, Abergavenny, on Saturday night, and pre- sented him with a handsome wallet, containing Treasury notes. Mr. W. Fewtrell only joined the service a short time ago, but his efficiency enabled him to quickly qualify for overseas. He expressed his appreciation of the kind thoughts of his friends, whom he would ever think of. On behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Powell a box of cigarettes was also presented to a soldier friend of theirs, Pte. Billy Abbott, on the eve of his returning overseas, where he has received several wounds. In responding, Pte. W. Abbott said he must add, in addition to his thanks, his pleasure at being at such a good concert.

I I CWMYOY. DANCE.—A dance was held in the above Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, when a very enjoyable time was spent. Many thanks are due to the Misses \Vatkins, Bridge Farm, who were the pianists; to Mr. Probert, Llangattock, who made an efficient M.C. and Messrs. J. Collins and Thomas, treasurers also the kind friends who sent provisions and subscriptions to the fund, all proceeds being for the local boys at the front. Mrs. Mayes kindly lent the piano. The proceeds amounted to about £ 4.

▼ Organ Recital.-A recital will be given after the evening service at St. Mary's Church, next Sunday, and an interesting programme will be rendered. Vocal solos by Mrs. Jack Thomas. ————

Abergavenny Airman Missing.—The Admiralty announced on Tuesday night that Flight-sub- lieut. Harold Day, R.N.A.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Day, has been posted as missing. On February 5th he was flying over the enemy lines when something was observed to go wrong with the machine, which fell to the ground. No further information has yet been obtained, but it is feared that the gallant airman, who was recently awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, was killed. Lieut. Day, who was only 20 years of age, was educated at Abergavenny Grammar School and also at the West Mon- mouthshire County School, Pontypool, and became a premium pupil at the Great Western Railway Engineering Works, Swindon. A good athlete, he played centre half for his school, and made a name for himself in swimming, running, and cricket. He received his commission in the Royal Naval Air Service in January, 1917, and went to France in July last. It will be re- membered that his brother, Capt. Donald Day, of the Hampshire Regiment, who previous to enlisting was in the Capital and Counties Bank 1 at Romney was some time ago awarded the Military Cross.

RETAIL MAXIMUM PRICES. CUT THIS OUT FOR REFERENCE. he>r the benefit consumers we extract the following particulars from the official list of maximum retail prices, so that they may kr.ow what ire ile proper prices to be charged for the principal articles of food. Consumers th> aild cut the list out for future reference. In the cases of bacon and. ham, butter and cheese the official price list (I., ,s not convey much information to the purchaser, ;.s the price is not uennitelv fixed. For instance, the price of bacon and hem is 311. per lb. over the actual cost to the retailer, of butter and cheese 2UI. per lb. over the actual cost. The purchaser, of course, has no means of knowing what is the actual cost to the re- tailer. The Government butter and cheese are, however, definitely fixed at 2s. Gd. per It). for the former, and IS. 4d. per lb. fnr the latter. Beans, Coloured Haricot vd. per lb. Large Butter .sd ptr !b. White Haricot Der !V Coffee— Roasted or ground is. r.<1. lb. Raw is. 4d. per if). Fish— FRESH FISH Whole Fish Headed Cut. per lb. per lb. pH lb. Kels (freshwater) 2 0.. — Haddock 1 3.. 1 7..110 Hake 1 3.. 1 (..I.. I 9 Herrings (fresh) 8 — — Plaice 1 — — Salmon (including grilse after 2nd February).. > o — 4 o Soles and Slips 3 6 — — Soles (Lemon) .2 o — — Sprats 1 o.. — Trout (fresh and salt- Nyatcr, after Feb. 2) 3 0' 4. 0 Whiting 1 3.. 1 6 SMOKKD _D CI-R!D FISH. Whole Fish per lb. Smoked Haddock 2 o Kippered Herrings 1 o Bloatered Herrings 10 Herrings filleted (smoked or pickled) 6. Red Herrings S — Flour, cash over counter Sept. I ¡- Sack (z801h.) or half-sack (sack charged for) 50S. per sack. IJb. or more, but less than half- sack zs.Sd.per14!ô. Quartern 0}!b.) 8!d. I tt> :2 d. Self-raising flour, per J1, 3-d. per lb. Jam Apricot, cherry, black currant, pineapple' strawberry, pineapple and apricot i/- ilb. 1/10UI, 2lb. 2/9 31b. 3/8 41b. 6/5 71b (in containers), iid. per lb. (without container) Peach, raspberry i i 2Id. lib. 1/9' 2lb. 2/72 3J!¡. 3/0 41t). 71b (in containers). IO(l. per It), without container Raspberry and red currant lid. 1 lb. lIS} 2IT).; 2/6 311).; 3/4 411). 5/10 71b. (in con- tainers). iod. per If), without container. Blackberry, greengage, loganberry, red cur- rant, raspberry and gooseberry, strawberry and gooseberry lold. lIb.; I/ïl 2Jh.; 2/4] 31b. 3/2 41b. 5/6;a 71t). (in containers). yid. per It). withoiit container. Apricot and apple, gooseberry, raspberry and plum iod. ill). 1/0^ 2lb. 2/3 3lb. 3/- 4lb. 5/3 71b. (in containers). 9d. per Ib. without container. Damson, plum, blackberry and apple, black currant &'apple, raspberry and apple, straw- berry and apple <>?.d; lib. I/5 2lb. Zi I 311). 2/10 4)1¡,; 4/11' ylb. )in containers). 8id. per Ib. without container. Plum and apple, Any other description 9d. lib. 1/4 L" 2 11). 2/- ill). 2/8 4lb. 4/8 71b. (in containers). 8d. per lb. without con- tainer. Jelly, excepting Black and Red Currant, in excess of jam prices, I (I. per lb. Lentils, large manufactured Sd. per tõ. small manufactured 7d. per lb. Maize, flour, flakes, semolina 3U1. per lb. Margarine' i il- per it). Blue Band and "Pheasant" 1/2 per lb. Oleo Margarine 1/4 per tb.

V I Abergavenny Schools Potato Scheme. I EXCELLENT PROSPECTS FOR THIS SEASON. I The schools have recently booked up the rows that can be planted in the available ground. Twenty-one acres are being prepared for plant- ing, and the work is well forward. Arrangements are complete for manuring, and adequate supplies of potash, superphosphate, and sulphate of ammonia have reached the farm in readiness for use to supplement the quantity of stable manure that has been hauleil on the ground to date. The demand for rows has been considerably heavier than the supply, and parents are very keen on securing their quota. In order to cope with the increased demand, the promoters desire to rent another field, which they have not been able to do so far. They hope, however, to satisfy all parents, if they can get another field, and an appeal is made to lotal farmers and others who may be in a position to accommodate them, to rent a field for this potato season. An adequate supply of seed potatoes is on order, and will be delivered at an early date. The town will be glad to know that the promoters have spared neither expense nor trouble to get the best seed, and the varieties to be planted this year include a large consignment of Scotch Great Scot," and Scotch Arran Chief," to- gether with smaller quantities of other varieties. Prospects are promising,- and with better facili- ties on their own farm the promoters anticipate another successful season.

I Sunshine Girls at Abergavenny. I HELP FOR BROOKFIELD RED CROSS DEPOT. 1 Two very bright and highly enjoyable enter- tainments were given at the Town Hall on Thursday by The Sunshine Girls" Concert Party from Newport. Some time ago they gave two concerts in aid of the Young Helpers' League connected with Dr. Barnardo's Homes, and the proceeds on this occasion were on behalf of the Brookfield Red Cross Hospital Depot. The programme was a very varied one and there was not a dull item, and the appreciation of the audience was signified in no uncertain fashion by the number of encores which were demanded. The concerted numbers in particular were ex- ceedingly good, and they were made all the more effective by the excellent staging and costumes of the artistes and the spirit which the latter infused into the performances. In the first part of the programme the concerted numbers were The Green Grass grew all around (an original production) Madame Fashion," by Miss Cissie Hobbs and troupe, showing the war-time development of ladies' attire Cosy Caravan," a pretty number and The wail of the Walla- walloo," which was novel, with a touch of weird- ness about it. During the interval Miss Cissie Hobbs sang Fishing," and after the girls had joined in the haunting chorus they went round among the audience with their nets to collect on behalf of the funds and to help those present to avoid hoarding money. Grandma s vay, oy Dorothy Ingleton and troupe was a charming number, depicting the old-time ladies with their hoop skirts, who, fortunately, had never heard of the fox-trot. The performance was graceful and dainty. Lantern Land was excellently performed by Miss Phyllis J ackson and troupe, and Miss Cissie Hobbs made Chumley go with a swing and was well supported by the other artistes,-who put plenty of life into their movements in the choruses. A great hit was scored by Ole King Cole which, in keeping with the fttmes was descriptive of the merry old soul," who called not for his fiddlers, butfor his militarycliaracters, from the undignified bugler up to the dignified general. The audience were fairly carried away with enthusiastic ap- preciation. Miss Dorothy Blackburn delighted the audience by her remarkably artistic and graceful skirt dance and her snake dance. Her performances were full of (harm, and encores were foregone conclusions. Diverting recitations were given by Miss Dorothy Phillips, whose imitative abilities caused much amusement. The individual items- and the duets were all excellent. The Sunshine Girls have made many admirers at Abergavenny and may be assured of a hearty welcome on their next visit. The arrangements for the concerts were made by Mrs R. 1'. A. Pitt. 46

If you want Wallets, Pocket Books, Ladies' Bags, Tourist Cases, Attaclik Cases, Dressi-ig I Cases, the largest stock and the best quality is at M. Morgan & Co., Chronicle Office. r FOR DR. BA'WAR- 'WME. [ FOR DR. BAKNARDCTS HOMES. 1 o me Editor 0/ the •• Abergaiauaj Chronicle." I DKAR t-(- rebate oit the war tax stamps used for t'"e Mr.shine Girls entertainment on (>■. tuber :h h- ;ud • f the Young Helpers' League (Dr. Barnarelo's), 1 :im a""e to send a det ailed statement of the accounts, be very ^ratifying to all those who ere gü j,l "ll('gh to i'.elp on that occasion to know thjt the sum cleared was J -,I 12s. Yours faithfullv, :\L\BE!, T

I ABERGAVENNY FEDERATION OF TRADES UNIONS' DEPUTATION TO TOWN COUNCIL. I S:K,—As there.seems to be-me doubt s in the deputation that awaited on the Town Corncil on J anuary 2St;1 re representation oi Labour on the Food Control Committee n,.t representing the diherent societies as stated, I wish, as president of the Abergavenny branch of lie Steam Engine Makers' Society, to state that we sent two delegates to the Federation me, ,iilg, who were elected at a special meeting 01 this branch on January 15th, and that the deputa- tion who were elected by the Federation to meet tne Council were therefore representing the members of this brancii. Trusting you will make this known through the medium of yrttr paper, anel thanking you for same. I remain, your respeetfullv, F. T. ROSSFR, President S. E.M.S. Penyrhole House, Llanover, Feb. II, 19:8. SIR,-—Please permit me to offer congrant- 1 at ions, through your valuable columns, to the local Labour Federation and its chairman on the excellent manner in which the delegation upet the apple-cart of the Town Council on Jan. 28th. Your local potato scheme was a magnificent success and did much to meet local demands, and reflects excellently on the two local school- masters who originated the scheme. Oh that some of the Town Councillors had an ounce of initiative Of some of them it can be said They toil not, neither do they spin," And Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." Are they still to be led by the 111m who taught us and sometimes gave us an un- pleasant sensation across the right hand ? Vet one can see that they require teaching. Srr. ly it required no foresight to place one labour representative on the Town Council some time ago. Sir, judging by the ifgures -iven by Mr. W. Rosser, I should think that Labour is fully justified in demanding that its voice should be heard three representatives 011 the Town Council would be an insult to the local federation. It should demand more.' We are repeatedly told that the country depends on Labour for a victorious prosecution of the war therefore, since we depend on Labour and since it rises to the occasion, let local Labour (which has been extremely loval) have an adequate voice in the local distribution of foodstuffs. Thanking you in anticipation, Editor. I remain, vours sincerelv. OBSERVER.

Appreciation from Canada. To the Editor of the Abergavenny Chronicle." DEAR SIR,L--If you would only afford nie a small space in your worthy paper 1 would like to express a few words of admiration to the Ma yor, Borough Band, and other townsfolk of Abergavenny for the splendid thing they .rt" doing in presenting our heroic lads with wrr-t- watches upon their return to the front. I myself am an old Abergavenny boy, and though for a number of years have left home and resided in Canada, still I get the old Chronicle," ard read with deep interest all news about my dd town and its people. I must say that I am greatly pleased 10 read of the latest movement you have all started for the boys who have so nobly risked their lives on the battlefields of Flanders for the freedom and liberty of the world. I have three brothers in France one of whom, I read, has lately been on leave ard had the honour of being vice-chairman at your first presentation gathering. I am the only s< n left in the family, and I would have been there too but after enlisting in Canada, through ill- health I got honourable discharge. I hope there will be many more gatherings in Abergavenny of this nature. Show the boys that you honour them and appreciate what they are doing for us all, and ere long, let us hope victory will be attained and the boys will come marching home-this time not to go back, but to live the rest of their days in the peace they have so bravely fought for. Yours, &c., CHARLES WEEKS. Winnipeg, Man., Canada, Jan. 4, 1918.

+ WAR SEAL FOUNDATION (L. & N. W. Section) PRIZE DRAWING. To the Editor of the Abtrqavenn f Chronicle." DEAR SIR,-Tlie drawing which was arranged on behalf of the above Fund for a dressed doll presented by Miss Russell, Llanwenarth, and a War Savings Certificate, was held in this Office on Saturday last, and resulted as follows :-15t prize, doll, ticket No. 590 winner, W. Turtran, 4, Clyde-street, Cardiff. 2nd prize, War Savings Certificate winner, P. Blanche, 14, Stanhope street, Abergavenny. The amount raised by the effort is over 116, and I would take this opportunity iof thanking all those who assisted in making the effort a success. Our thanks are also due to Miss Russell, who made end pre- sented the doll. Yours truly, A. T. COTTON. District Traffic Supt.'s Office, Abergaveuny, Feb. 12, 191S.

v LORD RHONDDA AND ALLOTMENTS. To the Editor of thr Abergavenny 'hronicl, SIR,-Lord Rhondda urges man to dig land to produce more food. But there are thousands of men whose applications for war allotments remain unsatisfied to-day when digging is a work of the highestfjnational importance. All sorts of obstacles are being placed in their path, many landlords won't stir without compulsion and many local authorities won't use their powers unless they are forced by public opinion to do so. May I ask any of your readers who cannot get allotments to give the facts to the Food Production Department, 73, Victoria-St., London, S.W.I., and ask for its assistance ? Yours truly, JOSEPH HYDER, Secretary. Land Xationalisation Society, 96 Victoria Street, S.W.i.

— ♦ Presentation to a Local Soldier.-Pte. W. J. Brain, M.T.A.S.O., was last week invited by a number of his friends to attend the North- Western Hotel, to participate in a smoking concert held on his behalf to celebrate his short leave from overseas. Although very short notice was given of the intention, there were a large number of Pte. Brain's friends present, a very enjoyable evening was spent, and very fine talent was found in the following ladies and gentlemen who contributed to the programme Mr. W. Holley (Brynmawr), Mr. Beynon (Brvnmawr), Mr. Carter, Mr. D. Tyler, Mr. Barlow, Mr. Hill, Mr. Parrot, Mr. Wm. Powell, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Williams, Miss Ida Melling, Miss J. Melling, Mrs. Curtis (accompanist). On the presentation of a very handsome silver wristlet watch to Pte. W. J. Brain, many congratulatory addresses were delivered. It was mentioned that although Pte. W. J. Brain had lived at Llanvair Grange he did not lack for friends in Abergavenny (Pte. Brain was chauffeur to the late Mr. Codrington Crawshay for 7} years prior to joining up). Pte. Brain suitably responded and expressed the great pleasure it was to him to receive such a nice and useful present and his delight at finding how interested his friends were in him on his return for the few days. He would go back highly inspired and with everlasting thoughts of the occasion. Advantage of the opportunity was taken to present, on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Powell, boxes of cigarettes to two soldier and one sailor friends who would be receiving watches from another direction, and it was pleasing to hear that it is the practice of Mr. and Mrs. Powell to give to each of their soldier or sailor friends cigarettes on their departure overseas.

BUDDEN S RHEUMATIC BLOOD SALT JD is a safe and effectual remedy for Rheu- matism,, Sciatica, Lumbago, Gout, and Gouty Eczema (caused by uric acid in the system), Constipation and its attendant evils, and purifies the blood. Bottles, is. each. BUDDEN S S.R. SKIN OINTMENT will cure itching, destroys Eczema, heals Old Wounds and Sores, cures Piles and Ringworm, and removes the meet obstinate Eruptions and Scurvy. Boxes, is. 3d. each.—Agent for Abergavenny, Mr. Shackleton4 The Pharmacy.