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-I Abergavenny Board of Guardians.I
I Abergavenny Board of Guardians. I .I WAR BONUS APPLICATIONS. I The fortnightly meeting of the Abergavenny "Board of Guardians was held on Friday last, Col. W. Williams presiding. There were also •re.^at Mr. H. J. Gwillim (vice-chairman), Mrs. Hiley, Father Wray, Rev. D. F. Walters, Messrs. Robert Workman, N. Pullin, Thos. Thomas, Chas. Thomas, Alfred Edwards, Wm. Biggs and Joseph Howells. Drainage and Other Alterations. I A letter was read from the Local Government "Board approving of the plans of drainage for the Workhouse and asking for an estimate of the cost. It was decided to appoint Mr. John Morgan, surveyor, of Blaenavon, to make the liccessa.y specifications with a view to adver- tising for tenders. The house visitors, Messrs. Alfred Edwards and John Baynam, reported that the wood- cutting shed was flooded, and they thought it should be seen to at once. In the discussion, the Matron said that it was intended to take the shed down and erect it near the. tramp ward. Mr. Howells said that this was part of the alterations recommended by the committee.) It was decided that Kr. John Morgan should make specifications of the whole of the altera- tions required, with a view to advertising for leaders. Vacancy at Abergavenny. t The Clerk reported that notice had been given by two Guardians of the vacancy in the represen- tation of Abergavenny owing to the death of Mr. George Da vies. It was decided that the Guardians of the parish should meet and nominate some person to fill the vacancy. Price tf Milk. I An application was made by Mr. Albany I Jenkins for an increase in the contract price for milk, but as LIr. John Jenkins is the contractor i the Clerk was directed to write and point out that fact. I Drapery. I On the recommendation of a small committee the drapery tenders of Messrs. Jones & Co. and Aft. T. W. Beveridge were accepted. It was decided that 150 yards of house flannel be purchased, at is. 4d. per yard. Application for War Bonus. I Thi Clerk read an application from the out- door staff at the Workhouse respectfully apply- ing for a war bonus to be added to their wages. The abnormal increase in the price of food and other commodities was such as to make itself very keenly felt by them. It was stated that the applicants were the women employed in the laundry. The indoor staff also wrote applying foe a war bonus, pointing out that the purchase price of all necessities had gone up to a very great extent and they found that their salaries were inadequate to meet these expenses. Bonuses were being given in institutions through- out the country. The Vice-Chairman said that in the case of two or three the cost of living had not gone up since they were appointed, as they were only appointed about a fortnight ago. They knew what they were doing when they accepted the salary. BCr. Alfred Edwards said that the appoint- ments of wardsmaid, assistant matron, master's clerl- and porter had been made within the last month, so that there were four out of the nine who were appointed quite recently. They were paying the porter exactly double what they paid in pte-war time. The Rev. D. F. Walters moved that the matter be referred to the House Committee to deal with each case and to make a report at the next meeting of the Board. The Vice-Chairman Unfortunately there are few who attend the House Committee. Mr. Edwards proposed that they adjourn the applications for a fortnight, when they might have a full Board. Father Wray You are not sure of getting a full Board in a fortnight. Mr. Workman said.-that the outdoor staff deserved every consideration, and he thought their application should be dealt with that day. The Vice-Chairman said there were two separate applications, and they could deal with the outdoor staff that I because they were entitled to something. Mr. Pullin What is the demand of the indoor staff, because as regards living they are provided far ? Mr. Howells They require clothing. It was stated that the laundry women'jpe- ceivfcd 2S. 6d. per day, or 15s. for a full week, and that the head laundress received £t per week. After further discussion Mr. Workman pro- proposed that an increase of 5s. per week be granted. The Vice-Chairman said that was what he had thought to propose. They could not get many luxuries out of £ 1 per week. Theirs was not play, but work, and often very objectionable work. He seconded the proposition, but thought it should be put at 5s. per week for the laundress and.iod. per day for the others. Mr. Biggs proposed an amendment that they grant 3s. extra, and Mr. Alfred Edwards seconded. On being put to the vote the proposi- tion was carried by six votes to five. It wa.s decided to refer the application of the indoor staff to the House Committee, and Mr. Howells suggested that whatever might be granted should be made retrospective to that dav. I "Painful Reading." Father Wray asked whether the meetings of the House Committee were taken in committee, or whether a reporter was present. Mr. Workman said that no one should know that better than Father Wray, as he had been chairman of the committee. Father Wray said that he was not a member HOW, and he did not know what was done at the pre^nt time. 1:: reply to questions, Father Wray said that the report of the House Committee was brought before that Board and was not taken in com- mittee. Was that to continue ? The Clerk It is taken before the full Board- Father Wray Should it be taken in com- mittee ? Mr. Pullin What for ? Father Wray Look at the report in the paper of the last meeting. The Vice-Chairman It was this Board's criticism of the methods of the House Committee. It was not the report of the House Committee. Father Wray Should that be the case ? I should think it must have been most painful for the matron. The Vice-Chairman Your question should rather be, Should this Board criticise the House Committee ? If they do, the paper hai a per- fect right to report it, Father Wrav Unless it is taken in com- maitte. I should think it must be most painful to the matron to have to read these things in the newspaper. 11<= The Vice-Chairman: Personally I like as little as possible to be taken in committee. I don't think anything should be discussed but -what we are willing for the ratepayers to have full knowledge of. Father Wray I agree with that, and I would hav¿ a-reporter present at the House Committee. The Vice-Chairman I have no objection personally. • Mr. Workman The bottom of it all was not the- cup of tea, but the iraargarine yon put on the bread, Mr. Chairman, that upset the show, There has been strife ever since. I have noticed it. (Laughter).
Abergavenny Stock Market.…
Abergavenny Stock Market. I Ttere ,as again a very laige surplus of both sheeo and cattle which had to be returned to the farms. Only first grade cattle and the best of the sheep were taken, the numbers allocated 1Ieg, 53 cattle and 531 sheep-. There were also I jiinepigs and about 30 slaughter calves.
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LLANVIHANGEL D.C.M. I
LLANVIHANGEL D.C.M. I TWO DISTINCTIONS IN ONE FAMILY. ) Mr. and Mrs. Probert, of the Crossways, Llan- vihangel, have reason to be proud of the fact that two of their sons have gained distinctions in the present war, both of them having won the D.C.M. Sergt.-Major A. Probert was some weeks ago presented with the decoration by the Mayor of Abergavenny (Aid. Z. Wheatley) at a gathering at Uanvfhangel School, and his brother, Reg.-Sergt.-Major W. G. Probert, being home on leave last week, advantage was taken of the opportunity to present him with his medal, the Mayor of Abergavenny again making the presentation. There was a large attendance, and the local committee had arranged an ex- cellent masiical programme for the occasion. A pianoforte solo was given by Master T. Howells, songs by Master Horace Lewis (who is quite a favourite), Mr. -Geo. Caldicott, Miss Watkins and Miss Williams, and recitations by Miss Jennie Griffiths, Miss Gwen Edwards, Miss Wallbank (Abergavenny) and Miss Payne. Mr. D. Edwards (Penisarplwyf) briefly opened the proceedings, and the Mayor then took the chair. After the musical programme had been gone through, Mrs. J. U Parry (Bryngwent), on behalf of the inhabitants, presented R.-S.-M. Probert with a wristlet watch. I Uanvihangel's Honours. I Before making the presentation of the D.C.M., .the Mayor said that Iylanvihangel and district alight well be prpud of the honours which had been conferred upon its heroes in the great European war. That was the third medal presented in that schoolroom, and, for the number of inhabitants, it practically created a record. (Applause). The hero of the evening heard the trumpet call of Lord Kitchener and joined the colours on the 5th of December, 1914. He did his duty loyally and fearlessly until he was wounded in August 1917, but, happily, he soon recovered and again returned to the front. The award was made for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty last May, when the enemy were fiercely attacking and making advances on all hands and the horizon looked very black. The Welsh Regiment were busily engaged in the defence, and someone had to look after the supplies of ammunition, water and rations, for they knew that unless the fighters were well fed and supplied with the necessities of warfare they, would soon fail. The enemy were therefore continually shelling the rear lines to prevent these supplies being brought up, and it was pleasing to know that despite the heavy shelling the supplies were kept up and the brave men at the front were enabled to check the onrushes of the enemy. Their hero was in charge of the supplies for his regiment, and it was for his bravery and devotion to duty unifer heavy shell fire that he had received the dist inction. Reg.- srgt.-major Probert had done good work during the whole of his military career, having been well spoken of by his commanding officers, and it was very gratifying to find a son of the soil upholding the dignity and honour of the Empire. (Ap- plaase). He congratulated the wife of their hero, and he hoped the time was not far distant when her husband would return home for good. The parents were justly proud of their two sons, and he thought it created a record for one family to have two sons holding warrant rank in His Majesty's Army and both'having within such a short time won the D.C.M. Speaking of the question of peace, the Mayor said he supposed that when the word peace was heard one was almost persuaded to accept it at once, but when in their calmer moments they looked back to the year 1914 they saw poor Belgium being overrun by the Huns, who, to suit themselves, tore up the scrap of paper which should have been binding upon them. Did they think it would be safe to again place on paper a treaty which they could so easily break unless they themselves were completely broken ? For himself he said No, a thousand times no." Let us go on till we could have a clean victory and a lasting peace, so that we could dictate the terms not m London, but in Berlin. Those brave fellows who had dyed the fields of Flanders and other battlefields with their blood would cry to us to see that their sacrifices had not been made in vain. The Huns must first of all show that they were in earnest by clearing off foreign soil, and then we might consider the question of peace. He believed tkat ere the year rang out its message of Peace on earth and goodwill to men," peace would have been declared, and, if -so, this Christmas greeting would bring us a message the meaning of which we had- never before realised. In pinning the medal on the breast of R.-S.-M. Probert he wished him the best of all wishes, and hoped that he "and the other brave boys would soon return to their homes carrying the laurels of victory. Mr. W. T. G. Williams said that they thanked God for such men as Reg.-sergt.-major Probert. If it had not been for them they would all be slaves under the mailed fist of Germany. -,X- -'P A Parish Memorial. I The Rev. Watcyn Price said that Llanvihaugel was becoming noted. They ought to rejoice that, compared with many parishes, their men, had been so wonderfully protected. They ought to begin to prepare for them when they returned, so that they would find in the people at home a real comradeship. They ought to extend to them a real welcome and erect a tangible testi- monial which would stand in the parish as a recognition of their admiration for what these men had done for them. L Mr. W. R. Howell (the School) said that their inspiring speeches could not be given but for the inspiring deeds of the men who had been fighting their battles. They did not argue about the consequences, but went forward to play the man. They were inspired by love of country, and what, was love of country ? It was love of the grand old British constitution, which meant freedom. Some day they would have their names in- scribed with those who laid the foundations of that constitution-Cromwell, Hampden, Pytn, Strode, and others. Those laid the foundation of the constitution, but these men were working out its salvation. They were proud of them for bringing about such glorious results as they read about even/ day. Reg.-sergt.-major Probert, in. response, said that it gave him great pleasure to see so many old friends he used to mix with. He hoped that when he came again i1;. would be for the last time, and that he would not need to go backr again. (Applakse). He was not sorry he joined, and he \vas glad that he went when he did. It had been a great experience, and no one but those who had been through it would realise what an experience it was. Mr. Joseph Griffiths proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor. They would be glad to know that he had accepted another term of office. He personally knew from visits to the Mayor's shop and from seeing the number of people there asking for advice or help, what a great amount of time and work thhe el g?ties involved. If the Mayor could get as many shillings as times he had signed his name to papers during the last four years he would be able to live retired. (Laughter). Mr. D. Edwards seconded the vote, which was carried with acclamation. A vote of thanks was also accorded the artistes, on the proposition of Mr. L, J. Parry, seconded bv Mr.^Bevaa. Tea was afterwards provided under the super- vision of Mrs. J. L. Parry, Mrs. Jas. Parry and Mrs. Jenkins (Pant-glas).
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Abergavenny .Foal Show and…
Abergavenny Foal Show and Sale. I r LIST OF AWARDS AND PRIZES. j There was again a capital entry for the second I annual foal show and sale held by Messrs. Jas. Straker, Son & Chadwick at Abergavenny on Tuesday, there being as many as 40 entries in one class. The entries generally were of ex- cellent quality. There was a large company present, and though trade was somewhat slower than anticipated, many of the foals changed hands at satisfactory prices. The Abergavenny tradesmen's silver challenge cup for the.. best sucker sold in the sale was won by Mr. E. Jones, Brook Farm, Govilon, with Bounce," which won three firsts in addition, and was sold to Mr. Morgan, of Hereford, for 54gs. Owing to Mr. Roger'Howells (Crickhowell), one of the judges, being ill, Mr. James (Llansoy) kindly officiated in his place. The other judges were Messrs. B. Morris (Manest Court, Brecon) and W. T. Spencer (Llanvair). The winners and prices realised were as follows:- Best colt foal.—" Dick," property of Mr. Thos. Thomas, Field Farm, Llanarth, -fogs.; 2, Conqueror," property of Mrs. Reginald Herbert, Clytha, 4igs. 3, S.B. colt, property of Capt. W. Beer, Highmead, 40gs. Other prices realised in this class were Colt, property of Capt. Beer, 46gs. Manor Lad," property of Mr. W. J. Jenkins, Manor House Farm, 37gs. Farmer," property of Mr. A. Williams, Red House Farm, Govilon, 36gs. Dick," property of Mr. W. F. Powell, Parcgwyn, Llanvapley, 359S. Conqueror," property of Mr. W. D. Lane, White House, Llanvetherine, 35gs. Duke," property of Mr. Munkley, Ty-mawr, Gilwern, 35gs. Usk Lord," property of Mr, T." Morgan, Kemys Commander, 34gs.; Prince'' property of Mr. Munkley, 33gs. Cambrai," property of Mr. T. Nicholas, Neworden, Llan- tilio Crossenny, 32gs. Mill Prince," property of Mr. C. Taylor, Mill Farm, Llanvapley, 2ogs. Verdun," property of Mr. T. Nicholas, Llan- tilio Crossenny, zogs, Best filly foal.-r, Bounce," property of Mr. E. Jones, Brook Farm, Govilon, 54gs.; 2, Crick Advance," property of Mr. Hy, Thomas, Gilfach, Crickhowell, 3ogs. T 3, Duffryn Queen," property of Mr. A. H. Jonathan, Little DufTry, Gilwern, 53gs. Other prices Crick Flirt," property of Mr. Hy. Thomas, Gilfach, 35gs.; Crick Naughty Girl," property of Mr. 0. Thomas, Lljinvair, Crickhowell, 34gs. Best foal sireà by Premier .Prince.I, Trothy Duke," property of Mr. Allen Lewis, Cwmmera Farm, Llanvetherine 2, Trothy Lad," property of Mr. Allen Lewis 3, Tur- pin," property of Mr. W. D. Lane, White House, Llanvetherine. Best foal sired by either of the Blackbrook Shire Stud horses.-r, Dick," property of Mr. Thos. Thomas, Llanarth res., Prince," property of Mr. J. Matthews, Chapel Farm. Best foal by either of the Monnow Shire Stud horss,-I," Bounce," property of Mr. E. Jones, Govilon 2, Conqueror," property of Mrs. Reg. Herbert; h.c. Duffryn Queen," property of Mr. A. H. Jonathan, Gilwern. 'Best foal sold, property of a member of the Farmers' Uion.—" Bounce," res., Con- queror he, Prince," property of Mr. J. Matthews, Chapel Farm. Best foal sired by Brookland Forest Lad "— 1, Duke," property of Mr. Munkley, Gilwern 2, Prince," property of Mr. Munkley res., Captain," property of Mr. Jas. Gwillim, Llan- thony Court Highest priced colt sold -I, Brunant Lad," property of Mr. A. E. Morang, Brunant Farm, Gilwern, 37gs. Other prices Spark," pro- perty of Mr. J. Powell, Gwylode, Llanbedr, 32gs Lloyd George," property of Mr. R. James, Pengroesoped Farm, Llanover, 2igs. Best foal sired by Honddu Conqueror, Conqueror," property of Mr. W. D. Lane, Llanvetherine. +
WRISTLET WATCHES.
WRISTLET WATCHES. í7fl NINETEEN MORE RECIPIENTS. A record was established at the weekly concert held in the Corn Exchange by the Soldiers and Sailors Reception Committee on Friday last, for the list contained no less than 21 recipients of wristlet watches. Two of these were published in last week's list, and the 19 additional nam.es were as follows :L.-cpl. G. Cowley, Tank Corps Pte. J. A. Lewis, 26th Batt. Royal Fus. Sapper A. A. Griffiths, R.E. Sapper G. Hill, R.E. Pte. G. Jones, 832nd Labour Coy. Rifln. E. Powell, 1st Mon. Regt. Pte. A. .:tl: Hall, 1St Batt. S.W.B. Pte. W. H. Powell, i/2nd Mon. Regt. Pte. A. Tyler, 2nd Mon. Regt. W. H. Hall, A.B., H.M.S. Benbow I Pte. J. Marsh, 13th Gloucester Regt. Stretcher Bearer T. Morgan, 1St Mon. Regt. Drummer J. King, 2nd Mon. Regt.; Drummer H. King, 2nd Moir. Regt. Sergt. G. C. Masters, i/2nd Mon. Regt. Crpl. J. Darby, R.E. Gunner D. Cullimore, i/ist Welsh Battery R.G.A. Sapper E. R Jones, Devonshire Regt. Pte. A. Peake, 9th Welsh. Mr. John Owen presided over a large atten- dance, and as usual kept the proceedings going with a swing right to the end. As the lady who was to have made the presentations was not able to be present, the watches were fastened on the wrists of the recipients by Miss Gwen Morgan. Mr. John, Owen said they were very sorry for those who had had sad news during the week. They must not forget that everyone of 'those who were left had, only escaped losing their lives by a hair's breadth. The news they. constantly had in the papers was very cheering, and they ought to be profoundly thankfm to the lads who had brought it about. The cloud which had hung over us for four years like a nightmare was breaking and they could see the blue sky above them. Thank God for it. It ougtot to make us all better people than we ever were before. Were it not for our soldiers, life would "hold no more joy and gladness for us. Songs were given by, the children of Castle- street school, Miss Edwards and Mr. A. J. Will- cox (duet), Miss Edwards, Mr. Geo. Watts and Master Lias Jones, recitations by Miss Nellie Watkins and Miss Wallbank, and banjo solos by Sir. S. G. Williams (encored). Thanks From The Front. I Mrs. W. Evans (secretary of the fund) has received the following messages of thanks form recipients at the front :— Many thanks for watch received safely. Please convey my sincerest thanks to the com- mittee for same. I hope they will be as success- ful in the future as they have been in the past. Their efforts are very much appreciated by all of I us out here. —Cpl. S. A. Hodges, P.C. Coy, R.E. Allow me to thank the committee and all the kind people of Abergavenny tor the; Watch which I received quite all right. I think it is very good of the committee to make the boys of the town such a nice present while on leave, and I think that all the boys who have received these presents should feel highly honoured that the committee and the townspeople think so much about us all while we are in France. "—Drummer W. Williams. "I wish to thank both you and the ladies of the committee, also the subscribers to the watch fund, for the beautiful wrist watch which I re- ceived a couple of days ago. It is very good of all the friends in Abergavenny to think of the boys in the way they have done, and I was sur- prised to see in the' Chronicle for July 3rd the number of watches they have given to the boys. It must have meant a lot of work for the com- mittee, and much more for-the secretary. I was more pleased than I can say when it came, and when I look at the time I shall always think that there are some very good friends in Aber. who are thinking of us "boys out here. There are one or two boys in the detachment from Aberga- venny, and they all tell me how much they ap- preciate the gift of the people of Abergavenny. We will be glad when all we boys meet again in good old Abergavenny, but until we do we have the watches to remind us of the old town and its inhabitants. I am glad, to see that the fund is flourishing, and that they will still be able to give watches to the boys out here who have not re- ceived them owing to not being able to get home on leave. Please accept the enclosed small amount towards the fund, which I hope will still flourish as it deserves to do."—Cpl. B. C. Morgan.
I Workmen's Hospital Saturday…
I Workmen's Hospital Saturday Fund. 6 ■. —— A RECORD OF CONTINUED PROGRESS. j I The annual meeting of the members of the Abergavenny Workmen's Hospital Saturday Fund was held at the Corn Exchange on Satur- day evening, Mr. H. W. Breakspere (president) in the chair. The President said that he was pleased to say that the Fund had made a little progress. The secretary, with his usual energy, had done his best for the Fund, and there was a balance over expenditure of l4 i2s. 6d. He was sorry that there were not more members present, because they would receive considerable enlightenment and appreciate more fully the good which the Fund was doing. He was sorry to say that there were two faces missing that night which had not been absent from a general meeting for many years. He referred to Mr. Joseph Jackson and Mr. William Morris, who were both energetic members of the committee and did their best to secure new members, and who worked with a downright good will and earnest desire to do all the good they possibly could. He was sure that every member would endorse the message of condolence which their secretary sent to the relatives in the loss which both they and the Fund had sustained. The Annual Report I The Secretary (Mr. Wm. C. Phillips) read his annual report, which stated that during the year members received treatment -as patients at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Hereford Eye and Ear Hospital, King Edward VII. Hospital (Cardiff), Southerndown Convalescent. Home, and at the Victoria Cottage Hospital, while others were supplied with various appliances, &c. The financial position is still satisfactory, and al- though the expenditure exceeded the receipts from contributions, there was a gain on the year's working, due to interest on investments. Members' contributions amounted to £ 51 6s.; War Loan investments interest brought in Zio 5s. 2d. interest on deposit account, 8s. i id. gift to Benevolent Fund, is.—a total income of £ 62 is. id. The expenditure was as follows :— By donations to Victoria Cottage Hospital, £ 10 Maindiff Court Hospital, £ 3 33. Royal Gwent Hospital, £ 2 23.— £ 15 5s. Subscriptions to the Victoria Cottage Hospital, £ 6 6s. Royal Gwent Hospital, £3 3s. Hereford Eye and Ear Hospital, £ 3 3S.; King Edward VII. Hospital, j- i is.; Clevedon Convalescent Homes, £ 1 is. Porth- cawl and Southerndown Convalescent Homes, £ 1 is.—15 15s. Medical attendance (through accidents) and appliances purchased, ig 17s. Maintenance of members at various institutions,- and railway fares, /8 15s. nd. Benevolent Fund grant, ti is. which, together with all other expenses, amounted to £ 57 8s. 7d. (an increased expenditure, as compared With last year's, of £8 8s. 7d.) < The balance was made up as follows :—Invested in War Stock, ^205 59. 3d.; invested in War Bonds (G,P.O.), £ 10 deposit account, £ 23 os. 1 id. current account, £71 5s. 4d.—total, £ 309 19s. 6d, an increased balance of £ 4 12S. 6d. Only on one occasion, viz., in 1912, had there been so large a balance. The President said that the accounts. were very satisfactory, and though there was all in- crease in expenditure it meant an increase in usefulness of the Fund. I f Election of Officers. I '1 I The President said he thanked the committee and the members for the assistance they,, had given him. It had been a pleasure to him to do I all he could in the interests of the Fund, and he trusted that it would go on and prosper. He felt bound to say that the time had come when  he must give up the position of president, not that he was tired of it, but simply because it was not always convenient for him to be present at the meetings. He did not like to occupy a position if he could not carry out the duties properly. The general feeling was that Mr. Breaksperp could not be allowed to retire from the presi- dency. Mr. U. Curtis proposed that he be re- elected, Mr. A. C. Wall seconded, and it was carried unanimously, the Secretary remarking that Mr. Breakspere was the best president they ever had as regards attending the meetings. Mr. Breakspere was eventually persuaded to accept re-election. He said it was a matter of great pride to him that the institution had flourished so long. It was quite unique in the history of Abergavenny, where all movements seemed to die out after a time. On the proposition of Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. E. Hanbury, Mr. R. W. Powell was re-elected vice-president. H Mr. Geo. Jackson was re-elected hon. auditor, on the proposition'of Mr. U. Curtis, seconded by Mr. H. T. Manuel, while Messrs. A. C. Wall and E. D. Williams were re-elected trustees on the, proposition of Mr. U. Curtis, seconded by Mr. D. Hill. Mr. Wall proposed that Mr." Breakspere be re-elected hon. treasurer, Mr. Curtis seconded, and it was carried. Mr. W\ C. Phillips was re- elected secretary ou the proposition of Mr. Breakspere, seconded by Mr: D, Hill, and appre- ciation was expressed of his services. In reply, the Secretary said that the thanks were really due to the collectors, without whose efforts the Fund would soon become defunct. The committee were re-elected tn bloc, on the proposition of Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Curtis. Mr. Curtis remarked that he did not know of -any fund which gave such excellent benefits so cheaply. It was remarkable what it did for a pennyper week. The Fund had re- lieved hundreds of people in the district. The President said-that they had given nearly £ 500 to'the Cottage Hospital 1,n donations and subscriptions. After some discussion, it was decided to give the following donations :—Victoria Cottage Hospital, £ 10; Maindiff Court Red Cross Hospital, £ 3 3s. Hereford Fye and Ear Hospital, £ 2 2s. (in response to a special appeal) Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, £ 1 is. On the proposition of Mr. Wall it was decided to give a subscription of £ 1 is. to the Abergavenny Nursing Association. 4—
.LLANARTH. -.I
LLANARTH. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The harvest festival I services at the Parish Church were held tc,. Wednesdag, Oct. 9th, and the following Sunday. On Wednesday evening the Right 4-tev. Bishop Crossley preached an eloquent sermon to a crowded congregation. He dwelt on the three points Take no thought for the morrow; Take no thought for your body Take no thought for your- Iffe and emphasized the duty of unselfishness, and of returning thanks for the benefits that all as a nation had. reeeived. The lessons were read by the Rev. H. L. Davies, Penrhos, and the service intoned by the Rev. Vaughan Rees, Vicar. On Sunday morning-the Rev. Canon Davies, of Llandaff Cathedral, preached a very helpful sermon on the obserpance of harvest festival services, and in the evening delivered a very inspiring sermon to a large congregation, taking as his text I. Chronicles 29, v. 3. The choir sang special hymns and gsalins, the organists being Miss Morgan, Tydu, and Miss B. Jones, Clytha. The church was tastefully decorated by a willing band of ladies under the supervision of Mrs. Vauhan Rees, the Vicarage.
AN APPEAL TO DOG OWNERS.
AN APPEAL TO DOG OWNERS. To the. Editor of the Abergaveiviy Chronicle." DEAR SIR,-Now that the long evenings are approaching and street lights are to be still further reduced, may I appeal to atl dog owners to keep their dogs at home after dark or, if they must take them out, to put them on the lead. Dogs which are led cannot lose their way and cannot get run over. Yours faithfully, E. G. FAIRHOLME, Captain, Chief Secretary. Royal Society Prevention of f Cruelty to Animals, 105 Jermyn-st., London, S.W.I. 15th October, 1918. I
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Cat oat and keep this not;ci. Show it to everyone in your household. Notes on Saving No. 10.—How Men can save in the Home. Shave yourself. Don't have the carpenter or the plumber round for a job you can do with your own hands. If you must smoke a pipe, keep your tobacco moist. Dry tobacco burns too fast. If you must smoke cigarettes, use a holder. It makes them last longer. Never smoke in a strong wind. You can tailor-press your own suit by damping it in the steam from the kettle and ironing with a heavy iron. I Wear soft shirts and collars. They save starch and labour. Don't lunch in a restaurant. Take your lunch with you when you go to work. Your wife, will get better value for the coupons than you can. Wear out that old < suit-that old overcoat-thm old hat. WAR M War Savings Certi- ifcates are a British Government Invest. inent backed by all the wealth and power of the nation. Their purchase price is 15/6 each. and their value in 5 years' time £.1 each-this is equi- valent to compound interest at 5i per cent, free of In- come Tax. You eu iel nor money back in fuu at any time with any la- terest whicla is dew You can bay War Savins* Certificate* from any Money Or do* Poat Offie*, Bank, or Skopkaaper actios M OfiEWal AaaaL Saving Clothes means Saving Monty, Invest your Savings in War, Savings Certificates £ 1 for 15/6 £ 50for £ 38:lS:0 £ 500for £ 387:10:0 If you kava not yet Joined a War Savinas Association, it is yon* patriotic datI to do 80. Apply to the Socretuv of "or Local war Ssfial* Committee, or write to the Nation*! War Sarim*s Committee, SmlUWy Square, London, E.C. 4. Evefy ihmng saved and lent helps to viin the War. COAL SHORTAGE. HELP THE FUEL CONTROLLER. —— To keep yotj WARM during the coming winter, we have laid in a large stock of Down Quilts. Draught Screens. Blankets. Hearth Rugs. Carpets. Winter Curtains, ate. BUY NOW before prioes advance, which they certainly will. E. HOWARD DAVIES & CO., High Street & St. John's Lane, Abergavenny. E. HOWARD DAVIES, Proprietor. Telephone 62. fT 7 if; THE DIRECTORS j LLOYDS BAIK LIMITED desire to call the attention of their customers and others to the advisability of investing all |1 available moneys in • NATIONAL WAR BONDS w K BO DS and of applying further savings in the same way. | In the Savings 'Qank Department small sums can be accumulated at interest until they reach the minimum j1 required for purchasing WAR BONDS. 1 a UL———Jiiuu—.IIU ■ ■ ..IT- *■ M.U.- ■ -ar gragir.;
ILOCAL PROPERTY SALE._I
LOCAL PROPERTY SALE. I I FREEHOLD FARMS IN THE MARKET. At the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, on Tuesday, Mr. Montague Harris, P.A.I., offered for #ale several freehold farms in Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, by instructions from Mr. P. B. Barneby, with the following results Walterstone Court, Walterstone, 35 acres, let at £39 7s. 6d. per annum land tax 12S. 3d., tithe reht charges £ 3 8s. id.—Sold to the tenant, Mr. Wm. Jones, for £ 1,600. Pentwyn Farm, Walterstone, j2 acres, esti- mated annual value £ 90 tithe rent, charges £ 6 198. 2d. charity rent charge £ 6.—Sold to Mr. Stancel Griffiths, Longtown, for /1,900. Road Farm, Walterstone, 92 acres, estimuted rental ^138 15s. per annum land tax £ 1 14s. 2d. tithe rent charges £ 8 igs. iid.-Sold to Mr. Samuel Astell, Crasswell Court, Hereford, for £ 2,600. Wernvawr, Walterstone, 34 acres, estimated annual value 451 land tax 7s. 6d. tithe rent charges £ 3 6s. 3d.—Sold to Mr. Samuel Astell for ^1,150. Great Llwygy Farm, Cwmyoy, 131+ acres, let at £ 90 per annum to Mr. W. Evans tithe rent charge £ 5 7s. 8d., land tax £ 3 16s.—Sold to Mr. Geo. Criddle, Govilon, for £ 1,550. The vendor's solicitor was Mr. John Yonge, Worcester. Mr. Montague Harris also ofiered the Hendre Farm, Uangattock Lingoed, 15,4( acres, in the occupation of the owner, Mr. Wm. Davies, estimated annual value ^125 tithe ^19 4s. 8d.— Sold to Mr. F. G. Bayliss, Llangattock Lingoed, for £ 1,500. Messrs. Gardners & Heywood were the vendor's solicitors. By instructions of Mr. Nicholas Morgan the freehold farm and lands known as Garndyrris Farm, Llanwenarth Ultra, were also offered. The farm, containing 45 acres in hand with-house let at /13 per annum, was sold to Mr. W. Evans, Great Llwygy, Cwmyoy, for £ 7°°- *Au annual payment of £3 is made to -the owner by the Blaenavon Company in consideration of a tip. Pieces- of land, 4Aacres, forming part of Garn- dyrris, were withdrawn at £ 125, and there was no offer for auotlier 4^- acres near the Queen Inn. The vendor's solicitor of the last three lots was Mr. Thos. Vaughan, Crickhowell.
1st VOL. BATT. MONMOUTHSHIRE…
1st VOL. BATT. MONMOUTHSHIRE REGT- Orders for Week ending October 26, 1918:- Monday, 7.30-9 p.m.—Route march (dress, marching order). Every man must attend this parade or send medical certificate to O.C.. Wednesday, 7.30-9 p.m.-Musketry., (dress, musketry order). Thursday, 7.30-8.30 p.m.—Physical training and bayonet fighting (dress, drill order). F. HANBURY, ^APC., O.C. Abergavenny Detachment. 1
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I GROSMONT.
GROSMONT. WAR WEDDING.-An interesting and pretty wedding took place., on Wednesday in last week, Oct. 9th, at Hereford Baptist Chapel, of Rifleman Lewis Eynon, eldest son of Councillor and Mrs. Eynon," Kingsfield," Grosmont, and Miss Sarah Daries, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs.-Davies, The Dhole Farm, fvlannister, Radnorshire.- The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a khaki Bedford cord costume, with hat to match. The bridesmaids were Miss; Fanny Davies, sister oI the bride, and Miss Maggie Eynon, sister of the bridegroom, wearing navy cogtunies, with fawn hats. Mr. R. H. Gladwyn, I of the Royal Veterinary Corps, acted as best man. Ihe bridegroom's brother was unable to attend owing to being away on active military service. Both bridegroom ahd best man have seen much active service, having joined up when the first great call for men sounded through England soon after the commencement of hostilities and having been ill France on active service over three years. The reception was held at the Imperial Cafe, Hereford. The happy pair afterwards motored to Knighton, Radnor, where the honeymoon was spent. Both bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many bedutiful and useful presents, also cheques. The bridegroom returned to his regiment in France on Tuesday fast. HARVEST FitSTIVAL.-The harvest festival service was held at St. Nicholas Church, Gros-- mout, on Thursday in last week and continued on Sunday. On Thursday, at 8 a.m., the Holy Communion was administered, and at 7 o'clock there was an evensong.celebration with sermon. The preacher was, the popular and talented Rector of Abbeydore, the Rev. P. Care-Moyle, who preached a most impressive aud eloquent sermon, taking for his text Job 12, v. 8 Speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee." A large congregation attended. The special collections were inaid of the Llandaff Diocesan Fund. The decorations were very effective and reminiscent of autumn, the chief feature being red leaves, berries and corn, together with the gifts of fruit, flowers and vegetables. Mr. J. Abbott presided at the organ. The Sunday services were con- ducted by the Rector, the Rev. Gomer Davies, and the collections at all the services amounted to £ 9 iSs. 4d.. ♦
CRICKHOWELLI.
CRICKHOWELL I. HARVEST4 FESTIVALS.—Harvest thanksgiving services were held at Bethabara Baptist Church on Friday. There was a devotional service in the morning, and in the afternoon and evening" the Rev. H. C. Manders, Swansea, C.F., preached powerful sermons to large congregations. Har- vest festival services were held at Bethesda Congregational Church, Liangattock-, on Mon- day. A prayer meeting was held in the after- noon, and in the evening the Rev. R. H. Samuel, of Cross Keys, preached an impressive sermon to a good congregation. Printed and Published by Morgan & Co. (R. Morgan and E. 0. Straker), at 26, frogmore Street, Abei- vèDny. in the Connty of Monmouth. ffRIDAYj OGSDOBEli 18, 1918.