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IWHAT TO DO WITH TH"AISER.…
WHAT TO DO WITH TH"AISER. I The fortnightly meeting of the Abergavenny Board of Guardians was held on Friday, Col. W. Williams presiding. There were also present Mr. H. J. Gwillim (vice-chairman), Mrs. Hiley, Revs. Father Wray and D. F. Walters, Messrs. Morgan W. David, John Prichard, Robert Workman, D. Edwards, N: Pullin, Chas. Thomas, John Baynam, Robert Johnson, E. W. Lewis, and Joseph Howells. Increased Bonuses. On the recommendation of the House Com- mittee, it was decided to increase .th bonus to the Matron (Mrs. Williams) by fro, making it /2 5 per annum. A further recommendation was adopted that the bonus of Mrs. Blanchard, laundress, be increased from 5s. per week to £ 20 per. year. It was stated that Mrs.. Blanchard was dissatisfied at not being treated on the same basis as the other officers, and the Vice-Chairman said that they had applied the wrong scale to her. I Pontypool Union and Abergavenny Inmates. The House Committee had considered the letter from the Pontypool Union, who had written suggesting that arrangements might be made by which they would provide institutional accommodation at Pontypool for the inmates of the Abergavenny Workhouse. They recom- mended that a copy of the letter be furnished to each Guardian, with an intimation that the matter would ber considered at the meeting on the 3rd January. This was adopted. I A Way Out Of The Difficulty. Mr. Howells said Mr. Workman had suggested to him that the Rev. D. F. Walters should be appointed a member of the House Committee, as, living in the neighbourhood, he would be able to attend, and they needed 'to increase the membership. Father Wray said that the House Committees were appointed by Mr. John Burns, and they would hare to comply with the regulations. They could not appoint anybody to the com- mittee just as they liked. The Chairman said he would like to retire in favour of Mr. Walters. Father Wlay But they can't appoint. It has to be done in accordance with instructions. Mr. Howells said there were many things being done now which cpuld not be done before. Father Wray said lie did not agree with Mr. Burns' regulations, but they had to be carried out. The Chairman You must not forget that Father Wray is in communication with London. (Laughter). Father Wray I have been, as you will find out. (Laughter). Mr. Morgan David said he would retire, as he had not attended more than once. The Chairman Let me retire. I am getting too old for it. Mr. Workman said that there was a way out of the difficulty. No one had been appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Rev.' J. F. W. Trumper, and he proposed that Mr. Walters be appointed to fill the vacancy. This was carried. Glad To See Them. The chairman said that they were giad to see Mr. Prichard-once more against them. He wished he could afford to go away for a long time for pleasure. (Laughter). He hoped that the change had improved his health. He was also. glad to see Mr. David, who had not been able to attend for some time. The ViceChairmall seconded,and Mr. Work- man supported, remarking that Mr. Prichard had been of great assistance on the House Com- 1 mittee, as he always took a keen interest in matters at the house. I Increased Asylum Costs. I The Clerk read a letter from the Monmouth- shire Asylum stating that in consequence of the increased cost of provisions and necessaries and increased bonuses the Committee of Manage- ment were reluctantly compelled to increase the charges of maintenance to i6s. old. per head per week, as from October ist.- In reply to a question the Clerk said that the previous charge was 14s. IOd. Uniformity of Assessment. I The Abertillery Urban Council asked for support to a resolution with regard to the uni- formity of the assessment of property, and strongly urging the Local Government Board to provide for the establishment of one authority for the administrative county in view of the fact that sewerage and waterworks' undertakings, etc., in the precepts for the county and general distriofc^rates were based on the varying assess- ments of .the different union assessment com- mittees. Father Wray said that would require con- sideration. The Clerk suggested that the matter should be referred to the Assessment Committee, and this was agreed to. What To Do With The Kaiser. I The Lewisham Union asked for support to a resolution expressing the opinion that immediate steps should be taken for the handing over of the ex-Kaiser for trial, as his presence in Holland was a grave menace to the cause of the Allies. The Chairman That will be done. The Clerk Arraign him before this Board, as the most competent tribunal. (Laughter). Mr. Pullin Put a halter round his neck and leadfiim through the town. TOT Vice-Chairman Would a resolution sent from this Board strengthen the Government's hands ? < The Clerk You had better leave it to the Government. Medical Officers' Salaries. A communication was read from the British Medical Association suggesting that the salaries of medical officers should be increased by one- third over pre-war rates, notwithstanding any increases of salary according to scale or grants for special or additional services, the increase to take effect from the 1St of July. Father Wray said that, as he had remarked before, every bonus was now not a war bonus but a peace bonus. Mr. Pullin How long is it to last ? Father Wray I hope for ever—(laughter)—I mean the peac.e, not the bonus. As there was no application no action was taken. pelirium Tremens. 1 The Local Government Board asked for a return as to cases of dilirium tremens in the Workhouse. The Matron said she had never seen such a case at the house. The Chairman You don't keep drink there for them, do you ? < The Matron No. Father Wray They don't come to our Work- house. "Dirty, Underhanded Work." I The Clerk read a letter from the Local I Government Board with regard to the filling of I the casual vacancy on the Boaro, and referring him to the Board's letter to the Rev. C. A. Wray, which was included in a copy of correspondence forwarded for the information of the Guardians. The Clerk added that the Local Government Board probably considered that a sufficient reply II to his letter. Mr. Pullin It is a funny thing that they sent I it to Father Wray. The Clerk suggested that he should com-i municfate with the Rev. S. Blenkin and inform I him officially that his co-option was not in order. On the proposition of Mr. Workman, seconded by Mr. Prichard, this was agreed to. The Chairman and Mr. Howells said. they would not vote for it. Mr. Howells said-he should like to protest, because this thing had been brought about by underhanded, mean, dirty work. Father Wray All I can say is that it "is not my underhanded, dirty work. I wrote after the meeting of the Guardians and the Clerk did not write for some considerable time. Therefore they sent me an answer, and at the same time they sent a copy of my letter and their answar to the Clerk. Mr. Howells All I have to say is that if von are not guilty, all well and good. You ought to know. Father Wray I am not guilty of anything. No man. is going to deprive me of my rights isea British citizen. The Chairman Why do you reply if the cap does hot fit ? Father Wray I was only explaining. After further discussion, Mr. Workman pro- posed, and Mr. Edwards seconded, that they proceed with the next business. The Chairman I think we had all better write to the Local Government Board if any- thing comes on again. Mr. Morgan David You are going back to the old business. Father Wray He has got it on the brain. (Laughter). Workhouse Alterations. With regard to the proposed alterations, in the Workhouse drainage, Mr. John Morgan, sur- veyor, of Blaenavon, sent a tracing and specifi- cations of the work required to be done. Tenders should be invited for that part of the work im- mediately. He was preparing plans and specifi- cations for the other part of the work, and would send them as soon as possible. (This referred to the general work of alterations at the house). The Chairman said that he met Mr. H. R. Williams (L.G.Bt inspector) at Newport, and he asked him if the Board had done their duty. Father Wray And you said .y es." The Chairman (Emphatically) No, I didn't I think we ought to do something. We shall get into a row if we don't. Mr. Pritchard said that they had been asked to do this work quite eight months ago. The Clerk said that they had attended to the business with due despatch, and they could not have done more. It was decided to advertise for Renders for the work.
Attractions and Improvement…
Attractions and Improvement Association. ABERGAVENNY'S NEW AND PROMISING ORGANISATION. On Thursday evening last tllG Mayor (Aid. Z. Wheatley) and members of the Town Council met a number of townspeople interested in the formation of an Attractions Association for the town. The Mayor presided, 2nd there were present Councillors P. Telford, W. J. Tong, G. R. Plowman, F. J. Mansfield, F. Sadler, Alfred Graham, Messrs. Alfred Williams, S. Rawlins, W. Rosser, W. Llewellin, F. J. Davies, W. Wilks, R. J. Harrhy, W. T. Phillips, H. Lyons, H. Berry, A. J. Willcox, Chas. Downes, Ivor Davies, Alfred Peake, H. Hinton, George Harris and A. J. Colle- The Mayor said that he believed that every member of the Council was in sympathy with the scheme and would give it all the support he .could individually, but he did not think they could join it as a Council. It would be a good thing for the town if such an organisation could be worked, and he would be prepared to give all the support and influence he could to the com- mittee, in order to make the town more attrac- tive and induce more visitors to come heret. Mr. RosSer said they would like to know what powers the Council possessed and how far they could go in a corporate capacity and still keep within the constitution of the Council. Ths Mayor said he agreed that it was only right that the Mayor for the time being should be the head of the movement, and every member of the Council could be a member of the com- mittee. Of course, if the committee was set up and they required the use of the Park, Castle, or public buildings, it was only right that they should pay the rate chargeable, and thus .con- tribute to the revenue of the town. He would suggest that those present form themselves into a committee, and that the whole of the members of the Council be invited to become members of it. What Might Be Done. Councillor Telford said he believed that the sympathy of the Council would be with any- thing that could be done in that direction, and there was a great deal that could be done in Abergavenny, aoart altogether from the holding of an eisteddfod or sports, which would be for the benefit of the town? And which could not be done by private individuals. If they had the money they could improve the Park consider- ably. They could not spend the money out of the rates for these things, and id. rate only brought in about ^130, and they would have to look twice before they spent it. Supposing they got 5,000 or 6,000 people into the Park three times a year and paid the Council a penny a head, they would raise a good many pounds to help the rates, and they would be able to spend money on improving the Park. Mr. Alfred Williams said that at Abergavenny they had left everything to nature and had not done anything to make the most of their oppor- tunities. There were many things which they could do to mflke the town more attractive. They wanted rest places in open spaces in the town where people could turn in and rest. It was not nice for visitors to have to walk about all the time, and they had such rest places in other towns. There' were little sports in Aberga- venny which could be utilised for the purpose. Then their mountain paths could be kept in good condition, and Abergavenny could be made a very desirable place to come to. The eisteddfod was not the only thing in their minds. The Mayor There are plenty of ideas to .in1- prove the town. I have advocatedla lake for 28 yearg, but it does not get any further forward. It was decided that those present should form themselves into a General Committee, with power to add to their number, and that every member of the Council should be invited to become members of it. Mr. Alfred Williams was elected vice-chair- man, Councillor Telford hon. general secretary, 'and Mr. Stanley Rawlins hon. treasurer. A small committee was appointed to draft rules for the Association for submission to another meeting of the General Committee on I the following Thursday.
I tATE" LIEUT. C. C. HEY WOOD.
I tATE" LIEUT. C. C. HEY WOOD. Lieut. Charles C. Heywood, reported missing on April 25th, now known to have been killed in action on that date, was in his 39th year. He was educated at Marlborough, where he cap- tained the School Fifteen and was a member of the Race Committee—and at Keble, Oxford, where he was captain of his College Rugby Fifteen and later on took his B.A. On leaving Oxford he took up law as a profession,' and was practising as a solicitor at Abergavenny when he joined the Army in November 1915, being gazetted to a commission in the 3rd West Riding Brigade, R.F.A. (T.F.). He went to France last autumn, where, after serving in the 19th D.A.C., he was transferred to a battery in the [gth Division. He was in all the severe fighting in March west of Cajnbrai and in April at Messines. One of his men writes On the morning of April 25th Lieut. Heywood was in command at the Wagon Line, which was very heavily shelled about 3 a.m. He sent all the men and horses away to a place of safety, but remained himself with. a.mortally wounded man. About 7.30 the shelling slacked off a bit and Lieut. Heywood received orders to go out and reconnoitre the gun positions with a view to saving the guns. The Germans were then coming round very quickly. Lieut. Heywood went forward and we waited for him, but he never came back and we had to retire. He was a good officer and we thought very Highly of him." It was while on. this reconnoitring expedition that he was killed instantaneously by a shell. He had just been recommended by his Battery Commander fcr a Captaincv. ———— ——— •
RETURNING PRISONERS OF WAR.…
RETURNING PRISONERS OF WAR. I To tpe Editor of the Abergavenny Chronicle." I DEAR SIR,—Several more prisoners of war have returned since last week, and I should like to thank Mr. H. C. Powell for his kind help in conveying them to their homes. Also to ac- knowledge the receipt of 5s. from Miss Gwen Childs, Victoria-street, on behalf of the above.. Yours truly, Z. WHEATLEY, Mayor. 1
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