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!WELSH PRESBYTERIANS.
WELSH PRESBYTERIANS. I QUARTERLY ASSOCIATION MEETINGS AT ABERGAVENNY. I On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the Calvinistic Methodist Connexion held theif j South Wales Quarterly Association meetings at Abergavenny, under the chairmanship oi the Moderator, the Rev. Wm. Lewis (Cwmpark). There were about 55 delegates in all from the various counties in South Wales, and-the mem- bers of the local Presbyterian Church and friends had done all they could for their convenience and comfort during their stay at Abergavenny. The business meetings were held at the Presby- terian Church and services were also held here and at the Frogmore-street Baptist and Bethany Baptist Churches. Among the preachers were such well-known leaders as the Rev. R. J. Rees, M.A., Aberystwyth, Rev. Peter Hughes Griffiths, London, and the Rev. J. Cynddylan Jones, D.D., Cardiff. On Wednesday the Mayor (Aid. Z. Wheatley) attended to extend a civic welcome to the delegates. A deputation from the Abergavenny Free Church Council, consisting -of the Rev. Gwilym Davies, M.A., Mr. Edwin Foster, and Mr. W. Jacobs, also attended to welcome them. A Purity Campaign. I Among the subjects discussed by the General Committee on Wednesday was the question of purity, and a resolution was passed calling upon the Government and the military authorities to follow the example of the American Government in putting all tolerated houses of debauchery out of bounds for British troops, and protesting against any attempt to re-introduce the Con- tagious Diseases-Act. The following resolution was also carried :— That this Association desires most earnestly to call the attention of all churches to the urgent need of doing all in their power to bring home to the people, and more especially to the young people, the priceless advantages of leading a chaste and clean life, and that our churches be tirged, in conjunction, if possible, with other churches in the neighbourhood, to invite, where practicable, a medical practitioner to speak at a meeting specially convened for the purpose." It was also suggested that the sexes should be addressed separately and that the female sex should be addressed by a competent lady doctor. At the close of the business meeting a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the local friends for the excellent arrangements made for the dele- gates, and special reference was made in this connection to the Rev. J. P. Millward, Mr. P. Telford (local secretary), and Mr. Harrison {local treasurer). ———— ♦ —
Pig-Keeping at Abergavenny.
Pig-Keeping at Abergavenny. HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION AND THE TOWN COUNCIL. On Friday last Mr. W. Llewellin (general secretary) presented a report to the Committee of the Abergavenny and District Horticultural and Allotments Association on the question of pig-keeping. He stated that he had felt for a long time that the splendid range of piggeries in the Fair Field should be made use of to the great advantage of the borough, and the Associ- ation should do all they could so that these derelict piggeties should no longer be a disgrace ,to the town. The old complaint that the keep- ing of pigs in the Fair Field was a nuisance and dangerous to public health was little more than a myth. The Director of Pig Production had stated that he had never been able to get a medical man to say why it was dangerous to keep a pig within reasonable distance of a house, pro- vided it was kept clean. Why was it dangerous; to health to keep a pig within reasonable dis- tance of a house and not dangerous to keep a horse, which was liable to get glanders-a most dangerous disease to human beings—and cows, from which there was great risk of tuberculosis ? Mr. Llewellin gave some interesting particulars of the remarkable results of the municipal piggeries at Bath, where all the house refuse is -collected the scheme at Blackpool, where all the offal from the slaughter-houses is converted into a patent meal by special plant and of the working of various pig clubs and the assistance rendered by the Rural League. The Committee agreed to proceed with the matter, and it was suggested that operations should be commenced by providing breeding sows and selling pigs at a cheap rate to cottagers. While the Association were prepared to under- take the scheme, it Wus felt that as it was for the benefit of cottagers generally the Town Council should be given the opportunity of financing and controlling the scheme, as has been done by many other municipal bodies. A deputation from the Association met 'the Town Council in committee on Monday night to discuss the I matter. The Council, however, could not see their way to undertake control of the scheme, .but agreed to put the piggeries in order at a cost not exceeding v'20, and to charge the Association a rental of 5 per cent. on the outlay, and a sub- committee was appointed with plenary powers in the matter. The Council also decided that they could not allow any of their employees to devote any time in looking ;1fter the pigs or in collecting house refuse. The systematic collec- tion of house refuse in the borough is the basis of success with regard to cheap working, and as it is now collected with the ashes it is a pity that the Council could not see their way to arrange for it to be collected separately by means of partitioning the ash carts, or by some other means. As the Association are, we understand, prepared to pay for any time or labour involved, there does not seem to be any reason why the Council could not accede to their reasonable request. +
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Musical success.- I 't the recent examination held at Newport by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of lusic, Miss Gwenyth Dodd gained a certificate in pianoforte playing (Higher Division). Miss Gwenyth Dodd is a pupil of the White Sisters, St. Michael's Convent. Abergavenny.
I A Voice from Canada on Prohibition.
I A Voice from Canada on Prohibition. I To the Editor of the "Abergavenny Clironiele." SIR,-Some time ago I read an account in the Abergavenny Chronicle of a meeting that was addressed by a Mr. James Simpson, of Toronto, Canada. I noticed in particular that he tried to impress upon all who heard him the great good Prohibition had done for Canada, and, of course, many of his supporters who heard him no doubt would just imagine what a beautiful Paradise this fair Dominion of Canada would be. To such people who were won over by these imaginations on hearing Mr. Simpson's side of Prohibition, I would like them to dwell with me I for a little while, and I, as a resident of Canada for the past seven years, will give them a few of the real facts existing here. I am living in the Province of Manitoba. I Prohibition was never dreamed of here until about 12,000 of our noblest men had gone to the front. Now, there are a tremendous number of foreign voters living in this province, the majority of whom are unable to read or write even their own name, and I venture to say that these aliens had a great deal to do in getting Prohibition made law. Can you imagine it ?—Germans and Austrians staying at home and being allowed to make the laws of our country while 12,000 of our best men are overseas fighting for Liberty and Justice but Prohibition was made law. Later on in this letter I will tell you how it works. This deals with the Province of Manitoba. In this country each Province has its own home Parliament. Then there is a Federal Govern- ment for the whole Dominion. So the Manitoba Government passed Prohibition for Manitoba by a referendum of its people. Ontario and Saskatchewan made Prohibition law without consulting the people, and the Province of Quebec is doing likewise next year. The Province of British Columbia had a referendum on the question and it was stated in the papers that the soldiers' vote overseas gave a majority against Prohibition, but it evidently was of no avail, as some way or other Prohibition was passed and made law. So it is therefore plainly seen that all "the people of Canada never had a voice in the matter at all. Now, how does it work ? The law, as it is passed and working in Canada is like this Each Province is not allowed to sell intoxicating liquors to anyone resident in that Province, but has powers to sell them in any quantity to any person resident in any adjoining Province. So Manitoba sends her liquors by train to Ontario, then Ontario sends any liquors we want to Manitoba, and so on throughout the Dominion. You see the farce of it. Monmouthshire sending to Brecon and Brecon selling to Monmouthshire thats just it. And what is the result ? Con- tinuous trains of liquor of the hard variety—not beer, as it costs too much for carriage-going from one Province to the other. The result is that there is more whisky drunk in Winnipeg now than there was when the hotels were open and doing business. The only difference is the I railway companies are doing great business and instead of a man having a drink at a public- house he has two or three bottles in his- own home to drink in the presence of his wife and children. Of course the moderate drinker, like myself, does not go to the trouble of sending away very often, but, believe me, the drunkard does and gets more than he ever had before. And as you, Mr. Editor noted in your editorial of the same week that Mr. Simpson's address was published, the moderate drinker is made to suffer for the drunkard and I agree with you, from my experience out here, that with Pro- hibition that is exactly the case. So don't let any of your temperance people get the idea that we in Canada are perfect, because there is not any sign in the least of anyone I have met, yet, that appears to be growing wings. We are just the same as you-a freedom-loving people, only the grafters we have to contend with in this country are as bad as the money changers that the Master threw out of the Temple. A glass of beer will hurt no man who knows how to take care of himself. If he can't control himself, make drastic laws to punish him, but don't make the majority suffer for the few. Some people, no doubt, will be led astray by the teachings that Prohibition is a purely advanced Christian measure. Now, it is a fact that the first person to suggest Prohibition in the world was Prince Buddha, the Indian, in the year 346 before Christ then later on, about 400 A.D., Buddha, the False Prophet, comes forward with Prohibition. So you see it really springs from a heathen source brought about by men who were the real enemies of Christianity, men who knew not what freedom and liberty meant. I don't mean to insinuate by these statements that all people who are supporting Prohibition are heathens or Infidels. Far from it. Without a doubt they are acting according to their con- science, but the majority of people in the old land to-day have only had the experience of seeing the one side of things. I have lived under both the licensing system and Prohibition." And do you really think it is a fair policy for people to vote on a vital subject of this kind at a time when so many of our brave men are fighting in Flanders and are unable to have a voice in the matter ? You may suggest taking the votes in the trenches, like Canada did, but even then is it a right and just thing to do ? You at home are in safety. Be Men! Be Women Wait until the boys come home, those who have fought for the freedom of you and me, so that they may have a say in the matter. Remember, I am no booze artist many of you that can remember me know that. As far as I am concerned, any man who neglects his wife and children for the booze I perhaps would be far more severe with than some of you, for in my mind a man guilty of such an act should be horsewhipped but if there is only one in a hundred that have de- graded themselves in that way, then don't bring into force a policy that will make the remaining 99 suffer for the wrongs of one, but get down to business, make laws that will punish him, the real offender, then that will be Liberty and Justice, the kind that Britain. and her Allies are so nobly fighting for. Yours, &c., CHARLES WEEKS (An old Abergavenny Boy). I +
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LLANVIHANGEL CRUCORNEY. -1 FOOD PRODUCTION.—-A meeting of the local Food Production Committee was held at the School on Monday evening, the 15th inst. Mr. Joseph Griffiths, Werngifford, presided. It was decided to form a society this year 0:1 the same lines as that of last year, for the purchase of pigs, and that cottagers and small-holders would be eligible for membership. Advances to members will be made this year at the rate of £ 3 per pig purchased, and it js desired that applications should be sent to the secretary as early as possible. The Secretary, ? reviewing the work of last year, said that their efforts had been very successful despite the fact that the price of feeding meal had advanced so much. They had purchased and distributed among their members 10 tons 12 cwt. of feeding grain. The Com- mittee had hoped that from 8,000 to 9,000 lbs. of bacon would have been produced through the efforts of the Society, but circumstances had arisen which had considerably hampered their work. The price of feeding meal rose to 54s. per sack exclusive of the cost of haulage, and this, together with the scarcity which prevailed, necessitated the killing of pigs much earlier than I had been anticipated. The difficuhy experienced I was that the advancing prices of feeding stuffs during the last three iiioiiths-of the year taxed the resources of many cottagers, especially -as the sale price of slaughtered pigs had been fixed. Nevertheless the Society had produced r.bout 7,000 lbs., which was a result worthy of the little effort they had made.—The Chairman said he was sure they all felt that very good work had been done. Though they had met with difficul- ties, many cottagers had, with care and per- severance, made the rearing of their pigs profit- able. They had made careful use of waste garden stuffs, and owing to their diligence last year were in a position to cope with the still more stringent conditions which prevailed at the present time. He had confidence that the position -in regard to supplies would become easier. N It was the duty of all cottagers who haC¡ facilities, to rear pigs for their own consumption, for in helping themselves they were helping their country in a very important respect as well.— Mr. W. T. G. Williams (vice-chairman) said that as a Committee they felt very grateful to the secretary (Mr. W. R. Howell) and the treasurer (Mr. Bevan) for their valuable services.—Mr. George Watkins proposed that a meeting of members and of all who intend to join the Society this year be held at the School on Thursday, the 25th inst., and that the balance sheet of accounts be then presented.—This was carried.—Communications should be sent to the Secretary, Mr. W. R. Howells, School House, Llanvih angel. +
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I Field's Fountain Pen Inks neither clog or I orrode the pen 6d. each.—M. Morgan & Co. 's, I "Chronicle" Office.
I LOCAL FOOD NOTES.
I LOCAL FOOD NOTES. I Removals (including change of Retailer). During the first fortnight of a visit or removal by a person to a district outside that of his Food Office the visitor's meat card will be available for the purchase of butcher's meat from the retailer with whom the household he is visiting is registered. In this case a visitor's declaration must be made by the visitor, countersigned by the householder, and handed in to the butcher. Butchers will have these forms. The foregoing procedure will meet sufficiently a large number of cases of temporary visits,-but persons who make such visits for periods ex- ceeding a fortnight but not exceeding eight weeks should apply at the Food Office before the expiry of a fortnight for an emergency card. This course is also open as an alternative to persons making visits cf less than a fortnight. A person removing from one district to another should recover his counterfoil from the butcher with whom he has hitherto dealt, and should take this, together with his meat card, to the Food Office of his new district. He will there fill in a removal form, surrender his old card, and get a new one in exchange. Any responsible member of a household can do this for the whole household. A person who moves without recovering his counterfoil may still have a new meat card issued to him by the new Food Office in exchange for his old meat card. A person who after removal does not bring his meat card to the Food Office must get it, and in the meantime he may be given an emergency card. Changes of Retailer. I A person can only change his retailer either on a removal, as described above, or, with the consent of the Food Office, on a change of address within a district (where the change of address make £ the change of retailer desirable) or for some other reason approved by the Food 1 1 I Office. A person wishing to change a retailer I otherwise than on removal to another district must apply to his Food Office, giving the reason for the desired change. Removals without Change of Retailer. I No formalities are required where a person changes his address either within the district or I from one district to another, if he does not wish to change his retailer. Lost Cards. I Cards which have been damaged or defaced may be replaced at the discretion of Food Offices on surrender of the damaged card. Personal application must be made. Food Control Com- mittees have discretion also to accede to appli- cations to replace cards lost, temporarily mislaid or stolen. 1., How You Can Use Your Meat Coupons. I Up to May 5th you can use three 01 your iour I meat coupons for uncooked butcher's meat. The fourth coupon may be used in the purchase I of bacon *>r any other meats in the list below. After May 5th you can only use two coupons for uncooked butcher's meat, and the other two coupons may be used in the purchase of any of the other meats specified. TABLE OF EQUIVALENT WEIGHTS OF MEAT (Subject to Revision). NOTE.—This table does not apply to meals purchased from or supplied by caterers. In the case of such meals, caterers are required to account for their total consumption of meat by coupons collected from their customers in ac- cordance with a special memorandum dealing with caterers. PART I.—BUTCHER'S MEAT, BACON AND MISCELLANEOUS MEATS (Other than Poultry and Game). There may be obtained upon ONE COUPON of an ORDINARY meat card the amounts specified below and upon One Coupon of a CHILD'S card half those amounts A. In the case of Uncooked Butcher's Meat the following Value Uncooked butcher's meat (including pork or tongues, kidneys, or skirt). Sd. worth Edible offal other than tongues, kid- neys, or skirt iod. worth B. In the case of Other Uncooked Meat the following Weights :— 1. BACON AND HAM. Bacon or Ham uncooked with the bone as usually delivered 5 ozs. The same uncooked without bone 4 oz. Fore hock or gammon hock with the bone as usually delivered (pro- vided that not more than 3 lb. of any forehock or gammon hock shall be sold at this rate) 10 oz. Sheet ribs (provided that not more than 2Ub. of any side shall be sold as sheet rib at this rate) 16 oz. 2. SAUSAGES. (a) First quality uncooked sausages containing not less than 67 per cent. of meat 6 oz. (b) Second quality uncooked sausages containing not less than 50 per cent. of meat, and all other sausages not cooked or preserved 8 oz. 3. VENISON OR HORSHIXKSH. Venison or horseflesh uncooked with the bone as usually delivered 10 oz. The same without bone 8 oz. C. In the case of Cooked, Canned, Preserved, and Miscellaneous Meats, the following Weights: 1. Butcher's meat (including pork) or tongues, kidneys, or skirt cooked with the usual bone 3J oz. The same without bone 3 oz. Edible offal, other than tongues, kidneys, or skirt, cooked 8 oz. 2. Venison or horseflesh cooked with the usual bone.. 7 oz. The same without bone £ oz. 3. Ham or bacon cooked with the usual bone 4 oz. The same without bone 3 oz. 4. All canned or preserved meat (ex- cept the meat of rabbits and birds), and all potted meats, according to the weight of the actual meat with- out the container 4 oz. 5. Meat pies, sandwiches, and similar articles, according to the weight of the actual nieat 3 oz. 6. Sausages, first quality cooked and all preserved sausigcs 4 oz. 7. Sausages, second and inferior quali- ties cooked 6 oz. 8. Haggis. 12 oz. PART II.—POULTRY AND GAME. There may be obtained upon ONE or MORE COUPONS of an ORDINARY meat card the amounts specified, below; and upon the cor- responding number of coupons of a CHILD'S meat card half of those amounts. A. In the case of Poultry, Rabbits and Hares 1. Uncooked The Weights specified according to the number of Coupons Fowls and Chickens, sold as a whok-l coupon, up to 2 lb. 2 coupons, up to 3 tb. 3 coupons, up to 4 lb. 4 coupons, over 4 lb. Domestic Ducks, Geese, sold as a whole-l coupon, up to 3 lb. 2 coupons, up to 41, It). 3 coupons, up to 6 It). 4 coupons, up to 7,1 lb. 5 coupons, up to 9 lb. (one coupon for each addi- tional It). or part of a lb. up to 8 coupons as a maximum). Turkeys, sold as a whole-4 coupons, up to 6 It). 5 coupons, up to 7 lb. (one coupon for each addi- tional lb or part of a lb. up to 15 coupons as a maximum). The above sold in parts by weight—#Per 1 lb., one coupon. Edible offal of Poultry, cleaned—Per i lb., one coupon. Rabbits, wild and tame (with edible offal and skin), sold as a whole-Up to 11 lb., one coupon over il It)., two coupons. Rabbits, wild and tame (with edible offal but without skin, sold as a whole—Up to It lb., one coupon over Ii- lb., two coupons. Parts of Rabbit or Hare—Per I lb., i coupon. Blue Hares and Leverets (with all offal and skin)—Each, two coupons. Brown Leverets (with all offal and skin)—Each, three coupons. Brown Hares (with all offal and skin)-Each, four coupons. N.B.—All poultry is reckoned as containing all offal, but with no feathers. If it is sold trussed without edible offal, one-third is to be added to the weight of the bird as so sold. 2. Cooked, Canned, and Preserved Poultry HALR, the weights specified above FOR THE SAME NUMBER OF COUPONS in each case. 3. Cooked Rabbit and Hare 14 oz. for ONE COUPON. 4. Tinned Rabbit a i It). tin for Two COUPONS. a 2 lb. tin for FOUR COUPONS. B. In the case of Game Birds and Wild Fowl, Cooked or Uncooked or Preserved Upon ONE COUPON in each case, irrespective of the weight :—Partridges, Grouse, Grey-hen, Widgeon One bird. Woodcock, Teal and Ptarmigan Two birds. Plover and Pigeon (except Wood Pigeons) Three birds. Quail and Snipe Four birds. ¡ Upon Two COUPONS in each case, irrespective of the weight—Pheasant, Wild Duck, Guinea Fowl, Capercailzie Hen, Blackccok One bird. Upon FOUR COUPONS in each case, irrespective of the weight—Capercailzie Cock One bird. The Following Kinds of Meat or Meat Article May be Obtained Without Coupons I II. Blood sausages and black puddings. 2. Faggots or savoury ducks which are sold at a price not exceeding I, d. per oz. 3. Wood pigeons, rooks, and other birds not included in Part II. of the Table. v 4. Meat extract, meat essence, soup cubes, tinned soups and canned goods containing less than 5 per cent. of meat. + ————
Abergavenny Police A Court.
Abergavenny Police A Court. Wednesday—Before Mr. F. P. J. Hanbury (in the chair), Major Sanford, Mr. W. L. Thomas, Mr. W. H. Routledge, and Mr. J. Merton Jones. Chairman's Advice to a Married Couple. Thomas Embrey, steelworker, of 40 Union- road, was summoned for an aggravated assault on his wife, Minnie Caroline Embrey. Complainant said that last Tuesday morning she went outside to see who was out and she came back and told her daughter that she saw a certain woman coming up. Defendant began to abuse her with his tongue and slapped her in the face. Her daughter interfered, but he slapped her in the face again. The Magistrates' Clerk Is that all you com- plain of ? Complainant Four years ago he beat me. I In reply to the Chairman, complainant said she had been married 15 years and there were eight children. j The Chairman advised the parties to go home and bear with one another and try to live happily together, for the sake of the children. Defendant said he would rather the Bench heard the case. The case was adjourned for a fortnight. I Illegal Use of Wheat. f Alfred Smith, farmer, l,lantilio Pertholey, was summoned for using wheat contrary to the Re- striction Order. Mr. J. H. Farquhar (Executive Officer) prosecuted for the Rural Food Control Committee, and Mr. Roberts, of Messrs. Lyndon Moore and Cooper, Newport, defended. P.C. Birch produced a bill posted at his station warning farmers with regard to the use of wheat. On Wednesday, 6th March, he saw defendant coming from his granary carrying a bucket. Witness followed him to a shed where he cut the chaff and ground the corn. He saw him tip the contents of the bucket-a quantity of oats and wheat—into the mill. Witness asked him what he was doing with the wheat, and he said it was only a little bit he had left and he was grinding it for the cow. Witness told him that it was fit for human consumption and asked him for a sample. Witness took a sample from the granary and defendant said it was seconds. De- fendant also said it was not worth while reporting and asted him to look over it. He admitted that he had not sent a sample to be tested. Frank Breakwell, corn and seed merchant, of Monmouth, who was called by the prosecutor, said the sample shown him by the constable appeared to be screenings from the thresher. It had not been properly screened and it con- contained about 60 or 70 per cent. which was fit for human food. Mr. Roberts said that the defence was that the wheat was screenings. The clause did not apply to tailings or screenings or wheat or rye unsaleable for milling. Defendant said he put half a scoopful of seconds or screenings of wheat with two b.ets of oats. There was about half a busheUof it altogether. It was from threshing 20 sacks of wheat last December. He showed the constable the good wheat in the granary-, and hel admitted that there was a difference. The Bench considered that an offence had been committed and fined defendant f 3. with two guineas costs. Barley for Poultry. Elizabeth Powell, of Llwyngwyn Farm, Llan- tilio Pertholey, was summoned for feeding poultry with barley fit for human food. Mr. Farquhar prosecuted for the Food Control Com- mittee and Mr. Roberts defended P C Birch said that on Thursday, the 7th of March, he visited Llwyngwyn Farm, and saw a lot of barley mixed with oats on the ground. He drew defendant's attention to the barley and asked her to account for it. She said that she gave it to the poultry. He said it was fit for human food and started to pick it up. She said he need not do that and she would give him some from the granary where it was taken from. It was taken out of the mill where it had been ground for the use of cattle. He told defendant that he would report her and she said her husband told her that she could have it as there was not much left. Frank Breakwell said it was quite fit for human food and was a fair average sample of the barley grown this season. He should say it was certainly not screenings. John Powell, husband of the defendant, said the barley was only put in the hopper out of the way, as he put the machine out of order at Christmas. It was 1916 barley and was screen- ings and sweepings-from the granary from time to time. There would not be half a bushel left. All the good barley was kept separate. He was under the impression that there were no re- strictions on 1916 barley. Defendant was fined ^3, with 2 guineas costs. Heavy Fine for Cruelty to a Horse. Baden Vaux, ostler, of Pontypool, was sum- moned for cruelty by overdriving a horse and George Vaux, his father, employed as an, under- ground haulier, was summoned for causing it to be worked. Mr. F. P. J. Hanbury said that on Easter Monday evening he was in Monk-street and saw a large brake with a chestnut and a brown cob, and the defendant Baden Vaux was leading them. He watched them for some time and noticed that the horses were greatly distressed and frightfully emaciated. Defendant said he had come from Pontypool and had been to Crickhowell with four old ladies. He looked at the horses and they were apparently starved and very weak. Witness telephoned to the Police" Station for a constable and he and Sergt. Spendlove examined the horses. Witness put his hand on the withers of the brown cob and it was so weak that he thought it was going to fall on him. P.-sergt. Spendlove said that both horses were very emaciated and the brown horse was in an especially bad cordiion. It was exhausted, starved, ai d not really big enough for brake work. The boy said he had driven eight people from Pontypool to the Half-way House beyond Criekhowell and was on his way to Pontypool. The whole journey was quite 40 mihs. Wit- ness would not allow him to take the horse back. The Chairman (Mr. Routledge) said that there was too much running about the country with overloaded brakes, especially at the present time. The Bench were determined to inflict severe penalties in every case of cruelty which came before them. George Vaux would be fined /io, and Baden Vaux £ 5 and costs, and the Bench thanked Mr. Hanbury for coming forward to give evidence. Deserted His Wife Twice. Margaret Powell, 77 Park-street, summoned her husband, Norman Powell, munition worker, for desertion and applied for a separation-order and maintenance. Mr. A. M. Cuuliffe appeared for complainant. Defendant had written' a letter to the Court offering to pay 30s. per week and 1 os. per week towards the arrears. Mr. Cui-lit-fe said that defendant had an Army pension of £1 gs. gd. There were five children, the eldest being 11 years and the youngest four months. Complainant said she was married on February 7th, 1906. Her husband was formerly an in- surance agent. In June, 1916, he joined the I Army and was discharged in April 1917, and he had been a munition worker siuce then, and earned ^3 ics. a week. He deserted her on the 15th Ma eh, 1915, and was away seven months, but gave her nothing for her support. In I October, 1915, lie was in London and sent for her, and she lived with him for six months. After his discharge he resided with her at Aber- gavenny. He deserted her again on the 4th I March this year. The Bench made a separation order with I £2 ros. per week maintenance. A Favourite Amusement." I barah Powell, married woman, of Brvngwyn, I was summoned for being drunk in charge of a horse and trap at Llanvihangel Gobion on the 3rd April. Defendant said I had two glasses of whisky. I was not well I had giddiness in my head." P.C. Musseil said that he met defendant on the Monmouth-road at Llanvihangel Gobion, coming from the direction of Abergavenny in a horse and trap.. She was lying with her head back over the seat and her mouth open, and the reins loose on the horse s back. He stopped the horse and found That she was drunk. A farmer from Raglan volunteered to take her home. He said he had noticed her at Penpergwm and had kept her under observation. oupt. Davies saia there were three convictions against defendant for a similar offence. The Chairman It seems a favourite amuse- ment of yours anel the worst of it is you are a danger to others. The Bench imposed a fine of £ 2. A Forgiving Wife. I Bryant Lewis, collier, of Llanwenarth Citra was summoned by his-Nvife, Annie Lewis, for assault.—Complainant did not appear and de- fendant said she had agreed to withdraw the case.-Supt. Davies said complainant ought to attend to make the application herself, and the case was adjourned for a week for this purpose. J Chimney on Fire. I Mary Thomas, tobacconist, Frogmore-street, was summoned for allowing her chimney to be on fire. Defendant said she had tried to get the sweep several times, but he did not turn up. A fine of is. was imposed. + ————
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Horticultural Show.—Schedules of the annual exhibition of the Abergavenny and District Horticultural and Allotments Association, to be held at the Market Hall on August Bank Holiday, are now ready. There are 94 classes altogether, including a number of special classes. The prize list is a very attractive one, and amateurs and professionals should commence their prize- winning preparations. Schedules may be ob- tained from Mr. W. Uewellin (secretary), Lansdown-road, or Mr. F. J. Davies (assistant secretary), 37 Castle-street.
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Successful Eastertide Events.—As a result of the events arranged at Eastertide by the local War Relief Football Committee, a sum of -f6.4 has been handed over to the Red Cross and the Mayor's Local War Funds. The expenses amounted to ^34. Local Marathon Race.-In connection with the Fancy Fair to be held on Whit-Monday in aid of the funds of the Nursing Association, a marathon race is being arranged. The course will be 15 miles and the finish will be in the Castle Grounds. Prizes of 1-5, /2 10S., dl is., and ios. are offered and intending compettors should send their entries to Mr. F. W. Blanch, 14, Stanhope-street. Free Church Girls' Guild.- The Free Church Girls' Guild held a meeting in the Presbyterian Hall on Friday night, when Miss Minnie Pallister (Brynmawr) spoke on The place of women in the social and political life of the future." There was a large attendance, over which the Rev. Gwilym Davies presided. The lecture was ex- ceedingly interesting and instructive, and a vote of thanks was moved to Miss Pallister by the Rev. T. J. Lewis and seconded by Mr. Edwin Owen, and supported on behalf of the ladies present by Mrs. Geo. Jenkins and Mrs. Williams (Bryntirrion). The latter said that she had heard all the prominent women suffrage speakers, but she never heard a better address than that given by Miss Pallister. The Chairman rejoiced that women were being given the vote, because it was only through their influence that they could hope to achieve any effectual solution of the drink question. The drink traffic had beaten the Government, beaten the churches, and beaten Mr. Lloyd George, but there was one force that even the drink traffic could not Wat, and that was the women voters of England.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, BARRlAQES & DEATHS. BIRTH. BETHELL.—On 14th April, 1918, at 29 Arthur- street, Tredegar, to Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bethell (nee Lily Thomas, Abergavenny), a daughter. MARRIAGE. COOK—DAVIES.—On April loth (by special licence), at Caerphilly Church, Frederick James, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Cook, Blorenge View, Union-road, Abergavenny, to Lillian, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, of LIanbradach. DEATHS. MORRIS.—On the loth inst., at the Noyadd Farm, Cwmyoy, Isaiah Morris, aged 95 years. IN MEMORIAM. In Loving Memory of our dear Mother, Elizabeth Lewis, late of 14 Castle-street, who passed away April 19th, 1917. We never knew her time was near. We never thought she would die We only know she passed away And never said good-bye. Also of our dear Father, William Lewis (Boot- maker), who passed away February 23, 1911. In Ever Loving Memory of my darling boy, John Douglas, only son of Mary Thomas, New House, Penrhos, who fell in action in France April 21st, 1917. Deeply mourned by Mother and Sisters. A bitter grief, a shock severe. To part with one we loved so dear; A loving son so true and kind He proved to be in heart and mind, His duty done, we'll not complain, But trust in Heaven to meet again.
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I ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Morris and family desire to thank all friends for letters of sympathy and floral tributes. Noyadd Farm, Cwmyoy. The family of the late Mrs. Davies wish to thank all kind friends for sympathy shown, and for floral tributes sent in their sad bereavement. 30 Mill-street, Abergavenny. Mr. Rumsey and daughter wish to thank all friends for sympathy in their bereavement, also those who sent floral tributes and attended the funeral. I New Houses, Pandy. ————
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I UNITED CHOIR. I SACRED CONCERT AT ABERGAVENNY. I The Abergavenny United Choir gave a high- class sacred concert at the Town Hall on Sunday 'evening, a silver collection being taken in aid of King George's Fund for Sailors. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience. The choir was not so large as on former occasions and the tenors might with advantage have been in stronger force. Nevertheless, under the ex- I perienced baton of Mr. W. R. Carl, A.R.C.O., the choir acquitted themselves well in the singing of the 95th Pstlm (Mendelssohn), the attack and general execution being very good. Perhaps the sopranos were a little too predominant at thm s, but on the whole the rendering was a spirited and pleasing one. Mr. Carr, in addition to conducting, unelertook the tenor solos, which he sang artistically. The sopranos and contralto solos were very pleasingly rendered by Mrs. Jack Thomas and Miss Gwen Morgan respectively. The choir next gave the part-song Daybreak (Gaul), a charming number which was done full justice to. The harmonious singing of the tune- ful carol Sleep, Hcly Babe (Field) was also very pleasing, anl the efforts of the choir in both numbers were loudly applauded. The conclud- ing part-song Three Ships (Colin Taylor) was equally well rendered and gave the audience much enjoyment. Miss Gladys Davies sang with much taste and artistically the song Wind in the trees, and was recalled. Mrs. Jack Thomas gave a charming rendering of Light and Darkness," for which she was deservedly recalled, and Miss Gwen Morgan sang Babylon" in a very artistic manner and was also encored. -oii, T. Owen and L. H. Messrs. A. Best, J. Norton, J. Owen and L. H. Evans scored a success with their singing of The Little Church," and Mr. John Owen recited The Revenge in his best style snjl was called upon to respond. JL v
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Another Abergavenny D.C.M. In the last list I of awards of the D-C.M. appears the name of Acting R.S.M. J. C. Davidge, Welsh Regiment. The offick 1 announcement states Under all sorts of conditions he has set a magnificent ex- ample to all ranks, and is an nulefatigable worker." Wounded in Action.—Lieut. Leonard Gough, son of Mr. J. T. R. Gough, has been wounded in action on the left thigh and is now at the Military Hospitil, Stockport. trooper J Jones, is: Roy 1 Dragoons, was wounded in the left shoulder on April 4th and has been brought to Aberdeen Hospital. He is a son of Mrs. Davis. Albert-road, and a brotherfof Ifr. jciits blacksmith. Gazetted.—Lieut. J. H. Gill, eldest son of Mr. J. I). Gill, Brecon-road, after serving for 2year- in France with the 3rd Dragoon Guards, ha- been gazetted with the R.F.A. His brother, Lieut. \V. H Gill, after being wounded in action, has rejoined his battalion.
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r The Rev. Gwilym Davies and Dsnetar. r To the Editor of the" Abergavenny Chronicle. SIR,—Were I as gifted in the use of the pen as Mark Twain or W. S. Gilbert, I might perhaps do justice to the amusing situation which has arisen out of my first letter on the above subject. The big fish is afraid of being hooked and has made himself scarce, but three smaller fry have gobbled up the bait, and have nearly choked ?l- -I -?..I- inemseives with it, to judge by their excited expostulations in your columns. Before throw- ing them back into the peaceful waters of their innocent existence, I should like to address to them a few words of admonition which may perhaps, on calm reflection, convince thenr of their rashness. On the principle of etiquette that Ladies come first," let me first consider the letter of a Lover of Fair Play. She starts on by saying May I through your paper say a word in defence of the Rev. Gwilym Davies and Dancing ? Does she mean that there is no reason why the rev. gentleman should not cultivate the terpsichorean art if he wants to ? I have certainly no objection, if it will draw some of the circulation of blooel from his head to his pedal extremities She proceeds to say, how- ever, This heading conveyed quite a false im- pression," and so her loose way of writing her opening sentence may have created a false im- pression in my mind. She professes to be a supporter of amusement. and is anxious to see something more done by all the churches in Abergavenny in the way of providing some week-night entertainment for the young men and women of the town. What sort of entertainment ? Not dancing, evi- dently. Can it be hop skotch or postman's knock ? At any rate, she acknowledges that there is not sufficient entertainment in the town, and perhaps that is what constrained her to write the letter to your paper. She has done her best to make up for the lack of entertain- ment for one week at all events, and she has succeeded. We are told that no minister or clergyman in Abergavenny has done more for the pleasure and comfort of the wounded soldiers than the Rev. Gwilym Davies. As a Lover of Fair Play seems to know all about it, can she tell us whether on the outbreak of the German offensive he at once abandoned all social gather- ings which had been arranged ? Does she also happen to know whether he has considered the point that if it is wrong to hold such gather- ings now, it is equally wrong to hold them at any period of the war ? Further, can she inform us whether he is feeling repentant at having associated himself with any form of amusement whatever since this great- struggle commenced ? Perhaps she will inquire at her next heart-to- heart talk with the rev. gentleman. Though not a member of his Church, she seems to have acquired an intimate knowledge of the rev. gentleman, for she votes him as being a real sport." I cannot challenge her conclusions in.' that respect, for she presumably speaks with more evidence and knowledge than I possess on the point. But what particular kind of sport does he favour-" Tip-it," ring-a-roses or kiss-in-the-ring ? Her allusion to the local cinema has nothing to do with the question I raised in my letter, but it gives an inkling that she is against this popular form of entertainment, and that her ideas of amusement are grandmotherly in the extreme. Her concluding quotation which commences Oh God, that men would see a little clearer, or judge less harshly where they cannot see," is an appeal for broadmindediiess. and it is just about the limit to appropriate it in support of the cause of narrow-mindedness. I am sorry to have kept R. Beavan waiting so long, but if the defenders of the Rev. Gwilym Davies appear in a queue cf only two or three they must take their turn. If it is any consola- tion to him I will do my best to see that he gets his full rations. That wonderful intellectual achievement of his deserves no less. The style and matter of the letter, linked,with the display of erudition and the graceful and charming phraseology, reveal the stamp of a literary genius of the highest order, and reflect great credit on the gentleman named. I am dazzled by the coruscating brilliance of his talents, which he has hitherto wrapped up in a napkin. Has he been trained in the school of satire from which come our Dean Swifts and our Thackerays. Or has he been sleeping in the knife-box ? I am proud to think that in my humble way I have- been the means of bringing this masterpiece t.} light and making the world all the richer. With all due modesty I am fervently thankful that I have nqt lived in vain. Mr. Beavan says, One is highly amused at the repetition of the name stated (the Rev. Gwilym Davies). Really, Mr. Beavan, I am surprised at you. You ought not to be amusefl in these times. You should show a better example. If you allow yourself to be highly amused at such trifles as the mere repetition of a name, what a shocking example you set to others who are inclined to be diverted by more compelling reasons. The next sentence I notice in Mr. Beavan's effusion is The pity is that Mr. Blanch does not keep definitely to the question that gave rise to the attacks." I think I dealt faithfully with every point raised by the Rev. Gwilym Davies, though I am content to leave that to the judg- ment of your readers.. But has Mr. Beavan kept definitely to the question ? One expects him to practise what he preaches, but I do not complain of him going wide of the subject, for if he had not the records of literature would be minus the inestimable treasure which has now been added to it. It is a pity that Mr. Beavan has marred this gem of composition by a little loose thinking where he writes Can we win the war by dancing ? If so, dance on but shall we win if we do It is equivalent fo asking Shall we win if we do win ? Mr. Beavan's Burning question": Can,we win the war by dancing ? may also be described as a turning question, and I might retort Can we win the war by ranting5 ? If so, rant on. Mr. Beavan appeals to Bible history, and 11<1 doubt thinks he has discovered a regular squasher in quoting the tragical fate of King Belshazzar after an all-night entertainment. I am tempted to exclaim, like Shylock, A Daniel come to judgment yea, a Daniel." Mr. Beavan's analogy won't do at all, however. One would -expect such a profound Bible student us. Mr. Beavan to be more careful and correct i:: his interpretations of scripture. King Belshazzar did not meet his fate because he indulged in dancing or simply because he h:;d a night of amusement. His offence was that he had for- saken God, had desecrated His temple, and had Praised the gods of silver and -geld, of brass, iron, wood and stone." Now, I want to put a straight question to Mr Beavan. 'Will he have the presumption to say that the promoters of the dance which roused the Rf-v. Gwilym Davies s ire and the people who attended it are guilty (If a similar offence to that for which King Bel- shazzar was condemned ? Does he definitely say that they are utterly devoid of practical religious principles and Christian virtues, and that the disgruntled persons for whom he speaks have the monoply of them all i If not, lieshgull,, withdraw his unjust aspersions ar: d forever hold his peace with regard to such sweeping reflections. I would like to tell him for his information, and not with any view to advertising what we have done in a humble way, that our Committee have assisted a great social organisation in which he is iuterested--the Y.M.C.A.—to the extent of £ 100. This has been possible by providing entertainment of one form and another for the public, and I venture to say that but for many similar efforts all over the country the Y.M.C.A. would be unable to carryon the great work it is doing to-day. If Mr. Beavan objects to such a soujee of revenue, win be orgtnise some other effective method of providing the needful In conclusion, I wish the Rev. Gfilym Davies could have found time to write and tell your readers of a social gathering over which he- presided on Friday night last and at which, I understand, an address was given by a school teacher. This enlightened lady, I am informed, referred to the fact that the children of the well-to-do have every opportunity for learning dancing, which is good for them physicallv anil in other ways, and she advocated the coiiipiiisorv teaching of dancing in the elementary schools for the benefit of the children of the working classes. If my informatieni is wrung, perhaps the rev. gentleman will tell us what s he did >av. Yours faithfully, F. W. BLANCH- „ 14 Stanhope-st., Abergavenny. .'1..U(" á\"L
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is terribly costly. Germany cannot afford to pay such a tremendous price for what she has already gained or seems likely to gain, and she may well wish she had never started this offen- sive, but she is in it now. She cannot draw back, and must go through it to the bitter end. Her power of offensive is gradually weakening against the impregnable wall of the British line, which bends but does not break, and the longer the process continues the more is the power of the German defensive, too, being imperilled. We know full well that though the opposing forces in the West were fairly well matched as regards numbers at the opening of the battle, the British Army, who have borne the brunt of the attack, have been fighting against odds of three and sometimes more to one. The obvious inference is that we have not fully employed in the de- fence all the forces which are available, and the full weight of the French Army has not yet been I brought into play. Our policy has been to conserve man power as much as possible, not to gamble away the lives of our soldiers. Though the position of the Allies is still not without gravity, let us remember that the position of the German Army, too, is exceedingly grave. The aim of the enemy is completely revealed and the < German Army are in a position vulnerable to attack. General Foch has not yet disclosed his hand, for the time is not quite ripe. The suspense of waiting Lr the counterstroke which shall turn the situation to our complete advantage is perhaps trying to the patience, but there is no reason why in our impatience we should ex- aggerate the enemy achievements and belittle our own. We would much rather General Foch's chauces than those of Lndendorf or Hindenburg. Nothing has happened yet to show that his strategic ability is in any way inferior to theirs. He has the resources, and he will use them at the proper time to inflict a Wateiloo on the German Army. In the meantime the great need at home is fortitude and patience.