Abergavenny Chronicle

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n LLANFOtST. WELCOMR tiOMK.—On Monday, May 2Gth, the Committee of the IJanfoist Soldiers and Sailors Welcome I-'und arranged a concert for the home- coming of two of the boys from overseas, Sapper J. H. Barnes and H. Williams. The Rev. H. Morice Jones was in the chair, supported by the committee. Mr. R. 1,. Williams made the presentations and the recipients suitably re- sponded. Mr. Williams giving a very interesting account of his travels. The committee wish to thank the following artistes who assisted in the programme for the evening Miss G. Williams, Miss Sayce, Miss P. Vaughan, Mr. Woodeson, Mr. Griihths, Mr. Davies, Mr. A. G. Norman, Master Iris Jon&s, W. Taylor and J. T. Vaughan. ———— 40

CASTLE GROUNDS. I Under the auspices of the Attractions Association I

ANtMAL SAGACITY. I To the Editor of the" Abcrgavenny Ch¡'onicle" I SiR,—Last .Tuesday evening I went for a walk to the top of the Cantref, taking my dog with me. When in the Pentre-iane I discovered my dog was minus his muzzle, so immediately retraced my steps. At Clunmore Villa I begged a piece of rope, to make a lead for hi;u. No sooner had I made it fast to him, thanked Mr. Heap, and turned away, than there standing at the entrance to Western-road wss a representative of the law. Saved, said I to myself, in the nick of time. I explained the circumstance to the constable and came on by way of Ivinden -avenue and Avenue- road. When about thirty yards above the cricket ground, and on the opposite side of the road, my dog made a bolt from the pathway. The lead checked him, and I endeavoured to bring him on, but he stubbornly refused. Think-I ing he was offended with the rope, I stooped down and endeavoured to coax him to come on, but no, he would only make for the other side of the road. To humour him a little I gave him I his head, and he led me straight across the road, put his nose under the iron railing and wagged his tail. I looked over, and there lying two feet from the fence was his muzzle. I have a little bantam cock which strayed into my garden twelve to thirteen years ago. The dog and bird are very chummy. About three years ago my wife was sat in the liouse quietly sewing, when in rushed the dog in a frantic con- dition, seized hold of my wife's skirt and com- menced tugging at it, whining the while. She beat him off and he ran out in the back, but was in again in a second, took hold again and began tugging her skirt and whining. Wondering and curious as to what was the matter, she got up and followed him. Off he ran round to the back. Poor old banty had essayed to spring upon the w.c. seat, forgetting the opening, and there he was wedged down in the bottom of the pan. When lifted out the dog made an immense fuss of him. Surely these are instances of superior canine intelligence. Yours truly, I EDWARD H. RESTAI.L. I

'Mi-ceUaTieouf. State-Aided Mousing Schemes. ABERSAVENMV RURAL DtSTRtCT COUNCtL. rtlHr; HOUM?.G CO??'?!:?TTEI? of the above ri Council ?:I1 hc.l? -t PuMic Enquiry with a .i¡::w to asÚ,ing 'll hi determining the number of Housj- ne.-d- i by the Working C asses in the Parishes c: .ttock-nigh-I'sk, Man- in tlie Parislies c-' Lla?' a:i(. L' i i f rae d as I)e l o,%N- Parish of Uangattect<-n<gh-Usk. At the Schooiro at Th- Bryn. on Friday Next, June I3t:; I(H. ¡t,( o'clock p.m. Parishes of Llanvihangel-nigh-Usk and Han- Mintfme<L At ;.r: Morgan W. Davids hou-.c, on Friday Next, fnnc i".th.. tQi' -,t I o'clock p.m. AH -'Ratepayer- H'. .'beholders. and others interested in th; abo" I'Lirl,lies are urged to attend and t.. the Housing Com- mittee H I'ARQI'HAR, Clerk L the Rural District Council. ABERGAVENNY UNION. CONTRACT DAY 2Mh JUNE, 1919. )p mI,NDI.K? inv.te)! lor the supply of ? ProwmeM, NecMsanes, Cea), Mi!tt, also Shawing and Haircutt!ng id Funerals, for the TIiree {(Itli" ():me:u; ist July. 1919, ex- cepting I\f'lk. th: cor.n_ tor which is for Six Months. Forms of Teud-r ;r.'y be obtained at these Ofnces. the tenders where practicabi- Tenders to be -j?t :? a), these Offices by n O'clocl- in i,,i the 2oth inst. Dated this itli day c': June. 1019. JOHN EDWARDS, Clerk to the Guardians. [ t'mon Orhces, I'W' Monk StreT-. Ah :jve:my. COLISEUM ABERGAVENNY Teleph0< 33. MANASixc DiRzcioR RICHARD DOONER. RESIDENT M,&AGER W. H. WALLER. MONDAY. T CESDA -I' WEDNESDAY :— The tno,t seusatio:ial I'ox Big Production. Featuring MtRIAM COOPER and Star Cast, in "WOMAN AND THE LAW." A Drama based en the most sensational Treat ever known hi New Vork. ?- MONGRELS: A FOX COMEDY. MACtSTE Episode No. 6. PATHE GAZETTE and WEEKLY PICTORIAL. j I THURSDA\ FRIDAY SATURDAY A Great i''uiu Sucœ featuring THEDA BARA in "CLEOPATRA. Super Acting. Gorceous Dresses and Beautiful I FATAL MARRtAGE A Fine Super Comedy. HOUSE OF HATE Episode No. 20. REVISED PRICES: Adults, 3d.. 9d. and 1/ Children admitted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at half-price (with parents). Children's Matinee on Saturdays Admission 2d. Doors open at 7. Commence 7.45. Saturday at 6.30 and 8.30 p.m. Matinee Tuesday and Saturday at 2.30. YE OLD FIRM, Estd. 1857. WILL EVANS, (Late J. E. Ewans). SCULPTOR, 2 BRECON ROAD MONUMEMTS In Marble, Granite and Stone. MEMORIAL BRASSES. DESIGNS FREE. BREA-HE FREELY. NoSTROUNE" Nasal Specific quickly corrects stuSiness, snuming, nasal disharge, and obstructions in nose and throat of children an'i adults. Use it to pre- vent and cure Cold in the Head. Influenza, Nasal Catarrh, and Hay Fever. Of leading Cllemi"b everywhere i (by post 1/5). Sold by H T. T. Roberts, s Frogmore-street, H. Shackleton, 'j Cross-street. R. M. Williams, 51 B. Dougall, A. V.'illiams, Church-street, Hbbw V Jc JESSE PRITCHARD, PRACTICAL BUILDER, 1, Trinity Terrace, Baker Street, A.ERGA VENNY. Every deacnptton of Building Work promptly eie cnted. YMda and Paths Asph&lted. Cemented or Giavslied &ti moderate charges. Careful attentior given to all Jobbing Worh. Eea.ting Apparatus, Boiler and Grate Fixing a. speciality. A Trial Ordtir respectfully <olicitea I THE T ONIC WtTH I ————————— A DOCTOR. S ———————— GLARA\THB. If you want to M?W-in Perfect and Vigorous t \ea Take FORT=REV!VER Th.: Great \on-Ateohe!tc Tonic Stimulant. Fi-ee f;-or- Drl!g. A [- :d Wôt-Eml phy,r+lll writes The phv-:ct-tn '.esitates to prescribe mcdicateJ wines becauat: -.1 the dilnger, espee.al'y to nervoua patients. of the cravin- tor ,rugs with which certain Tor-ics a.M 'fortiRed.' Jt is a pleasure, therefore, to recommend a Tonic I.nueur like Fort-Reviver, which is free from alc0hol and' eoat-'tiir- no noxious meditament. and yet whilst b"ing palntah!e and ;nvigoratinlr at well its refreshir-g, contal::J.' the mos*' natura! and beneficial of nerve restoratives, including organic phosphates of the nuclein yroup blended with purefruit juices and re- tonic lllgredients which tend to restore tune tJ the nervous system. Theit'?nc.thm?nke FORT-REVIVKR for giving a  lA ,.nr,g: 1d exhilaration, a spirit of buoyancy I ?,n d a g over ()I ne:1.í. It is 7? most de- liciously refreshieg ?ey   itz4 re- Made T: th iuices i hoice fruits, hgblv Everywh Large size totti' ?- —' ?r "maller ¡;i. b.Jttle. Write to-div for t our 40-page IUu. trated BooMet, ??) ? ? — Po-z-L !&L. K' ewmln, 41/4i! t'pper Rath- bone Place, W.I LUSl,i. Fresl,land Brlt18h'

) Abergavenny Rurat Council. ) —— I THE HOUStNG QUESTION. I i INQUIRIES tN EACH PARtSH. I 'i'!ic'monthly meeting ot th" Rural Tistrict Council was held cr. Tite,,(Ia- Ro1)t. Johnson presiding. I Housing Committee's Report. I The- report of the Housing C' re-ad by the Clerk, stated that the Surveyor's report on the need of houses for the working classes in the remaining parishes was not ready, the clerical beiu' n so heavy that he liad time tn go round the parishes. The Surveyor was author- ised to encase a young man w1: was a de- mobilised soldier, at a salary of 305. per week, subject to the approval of the CU:1;.cil. The Clerk read a letter from the Uantilio Per- thotev Parish Council suggesting th;: Croesonnen estate on the new Hereford-road as a suitable site for houses, presuming that the questions of a proper water supply and sewerage would be considered. It was resolved that a small com- mittee of three members of the Housing Com- mittee be appointed, together with the Coun- cillor of the parish, to attend in some public place in each parish after 6 o'clock in the evening, notice to be given in each parish some days previously of the places where the working classes could meet the committee, if they were in want of houses, and that the Surveyor arrange a rota for the approval of the committee. A letter was read from Mr. C. G. GwiUim. chairman of a meeting of inhabitants at Pwlldu, requesting the Council to ask the Blaenavon Company to put the present houses in proper repair, namely, doors, windows, flooring, and drains at the back of the houses to prevent damp, with a w.c. for each house. Another resolution was passed asking the Council to build sumcicut houses for the inhabitants of Pwlldu. The report was adopted. I War Bonuses I I The Clerk read the revised scaie o: war bonuses drawn up by the Local Gover:¡r:leut Board, which authorised an increase of 2c :.er cent. on the ordinary salary. I It was agreed to adopt the new sca!< I The Dinner Hour. I- I Mr. I'richard proposed that the time of meet- inn should in future be 2 o'clock instead of 1.30. winch was very inconvenient, a;o. frciu i to 2 was the usual dinner hour. The Rev. II. Morice Jones seconded. Mr. F 0. Price moved an amendment that the time of meeting remain as at present, They had to take into consideration the farmer.- who lived some distance away. Mr. Jenkins seconded the a:lldment. which was carried by seven votes to 6ve. there being nve neutrals. Up To Date. r I I 1 I- 1 iiic Surveyor read a letter !l .-IS tenants of cottages at Spring Wells., Koss-road. stating that they had received four weeks notice of an increase of rent of 10 per cent and enclosing is. each for the purveyor to make an inspection of the cottages, according to the Act. The Sur- veyor explained that this was the new Act which authorised an increase in rents of 10 per cent., but which provided that no increase should bt: made where the sanitary authority certified that the houses were not teasonably fit for human habitation or not kept m a reasonable state of repair. With any such application a fee of fs. was payable, but the tenants were en- titled to deduct it from the increase of rent. I The Surveyor was instructed te inspect the houses as requested. The Monmouth Cap Poad. "I Mr. Joseph Gnthths moved t !!at I [Its council beins; of unanimous opinion that the Monmouth Cap road is as important as auy "ther road in Nortli Monmouthshire, application be forthwith made to the Roads and Bridges Committee of the Countv Council to take the road over as a main road and that the necessary iacts and figure,; he included in support r.f tills application. The Rev. II. Moricc Jones seconded the pro- position, vhich was carried. Roadmen's Wages. I I I Applications were receivea irom .-everat roau- men for an increase in wages. ,Mr. Joseph Grimths said W;1; a lot of unre.st among the roadmen who were working dose to County Council roaduien There was one case of a young man aged 25 who had been demobilised after four years' service, who was paid 345, 6d. including war bonus, while his father, aged 60. who worked for the County Council, received £2 i8s. per week. lie thought tlieir men should be dealt with on. their merits. The Surveyor said the county roadmen were being paid is. 3d. per hour. ;Mr. Wm. Gwillim said he thought the Council were rather hard on their men. Some people thought that the working classes could live on wind. but it was impossible. IMr. Alfred Edwards said lie dtd iioi. think the application of any roadman had been refused. It was decided to grant increases.up to 41S, 6d. per week.

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ABERBAVENNY MAN'S O.B.E. I ine tollowme: is an extract troul tin.' London Gazette of June 3rd O,BE. (Military DivisionL The King has been pleased, on the occasion of his birthday, to give orders for the appomtment of Qr.-Mr. and Capt. S. T. Beard, R.A.M.C to the Most Excellent Order of the British Umpire, for valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France." Capt. Beard, who ?av.' active service in the South African War as a staff sergeant in the St. John Ambulance Brigade, was called up at the outbreak of war and granted a commission as Lieut. and QM. in tlie R.A.M.C. For many years he was chief superintendent of the South Wales Border Corps, S.W.B., and is a hon. serving brother of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. I

Military Honour. In the list of n-ar honours I issued in connection with. birthday appears the name of Capt. C. W. V. Webb, M.C., who is no\v awarded a Bar to M.C. Capt. Webb lias been mentioned in dispatches on three occasions. -+-

"THE NUGGETS." I The Nuggets Comedy Company, wno are appearing at the Castle Grounds every afternoon and evening, have created an excellent impression among the local public. They arc a talented party with an almost inexhaustible repertoire which enables them to change the programme at every performance. Mirth, melody and move- ment are the distinguishing characteristics, and an hour in this cheerful environment is sumcient to dri\"e dull care away. The company are under the direction of Mr. Barry Lanchester, an old Savoyard who has played Jack Pr.int about a thousand times and many father important roles- as well. He is a host in himself and is well- supported by a specially-picked company who by their excellent individual and concerted numbers make every performance go with a swing. It is- hoped that the public of Aberga- venny will support the Attractions Association in their efforts to provide high-class al fresco I entertainm.eii.ts for the summer season.

) Abergavenny Ma jor's Tragic End. I r\ews has reached Auergaveuny that i\iajor H. E. V. Kyncli. C.O. of the iS ,rd labour Coy. in France, met with a tragic end on Saturday I morning last. He was sat down on a chair and dropped off to sleep. The candle evidently set I alight the paper shade and the fire spread to the canvas which covered the wooden table and to the wooden walls of the hnt. It is believed that Major Kynch was snSocated by the smoke and fnmes before waking up and was therefore nn- conscions of the occurrence.

I ABERGAVENNY LANDLORDS AND THEtR RENT. 7'o </«.' Editoi' of the" ÀbCl'yavcnn!l Chronicle." DRA.R SIR.—Some of the owners of houses in Abergavenny have giveu their tenants one month's notice that their rents will be increased by 10 per cent. as from the ist of July next, and I should feel obliged if you would, through the medium of your paper, for the guidance of your readers, say whether you agree with the Daily Mail which has over and over again stated that this increase cannot be made until six months after peace has been proclaimed by order in Council." I am referring, of course, to houses up to £26 per year rent. I think, perhaps, it would be a good plan if tenants sent their landlords' notice to london, and let the Law Officers of the Crown have a look: at them probably they would move in the matter. ¡matter. Yours faithfully, i Abergan:llny. June 3, 1919. FAIR-PLAY. J

CRICKET. ABERGAVENNY v. GARNDIFFAITH. At Abergavenny on Saturday, resulting in an easy win for the home team, for whom Capt. I<yne took three wickets for 16 runs, A. Grimths five for gy and Elliott two for o. Scores GARDIFFAI'1'II. G.Elkins.lbw'b Grif&ths. 3 H. Williams, c Morgan, b Lyne. o H. Evans. lbw, b Griniths. o W. G. Phillips, Ibw, b Griffiths 4 H. Webb. b Lyne. 7 J. Chivers. b Lyne. o R. Harrhy, b GrifHths. 16 F. C. Lloyd, c Gough, b EUiott. 17 J. Uoyd, c Gri&ths, b Elliott. i B. Phillips. st Uewellin, b Grimths. 3 B. Jones, not out. n Extras. 2 Total. 6-+ ABERGAVEXNY. W. R. Lewis, c Chivers b Webb. 13 E W. Morgan, c Lloyd, b Jones. 26 J. Jonathan, c Phillips, b Jones. 6,'} Capt. Lyne. c Lloyd, b Phillips. 31 A. G. Woodcson, cH. Webb. b Phillips.. 16 W. LlewelHn, not out. o G. J. Elliott, notont. 7 Extras. 3 Total for 5 wkts. 161 J. Bishop, L. Gough and A. Griffiths did not bat. A,

I LLANGATTOCK. I PEACE CELEBRATION.—A parish meeting was held at The Miles Memorial Hall, on the 2nd for the purpose of deciding on what form the peace celebration festivities should take. The chair was taken by Mr. James Edwards, and there was I a tairlv representative gathering present The Chairman said the Parish Council had previously held a meeting to consider the financial aspect of the matter, and had decided to levy a 2d. rate, which would realise £40, the amount estimated to be required. A letter had been received from the Local Government Board, in reply to an enquiry from the Council, stating that they were prepared to sanction reasonable expenditure by local authorities, including Parish Councils, in connection with the celebration of peace.and a general sanction would be issued in due course. They were not able to undertake to express any opinion beforehand as to whether auy particular kind of expenditure might be incurred for the purpose referred to, nor as to the amount which might properly be expended, and the question of the reasonableness of particular expenditure would be one for the District Auditor to deal with. Referring to the question as to whether the money should be raised in the manner de- cided on by the Parish Council, or by voluntary contributions, he said the parish had already contributed generously towards the many deserving causes brought to its notice through- out the war, but there was an end to everything and it was felt by the Council that the voluntary horse had been nogged to death. Later during the proceedings there was a short discussion on the matter, one ratepayer remarking that the levying 'of a rate for the purpose was unfair, as there were a number of parishioners who would get off scot free," as they paid no rates, and in reply another ratepayer, and one of the largest in the parish, replied that lie would prefer to have the rate and finish with it, notwithstanding that it would fall rather hardly upon him. It is understood that the rate at 2d. in the will be levied in due course. A committee consisting of the Parish Council, the members of the Wel- come Home Committee (who were several times referred to in eulogistic terms for the creditable work they had already done) and a large number of other parishioners' was elected to make the usual preparations for carrying out the festivi- ties, which will consist of sports, free tea for all children, soldiers, and as many inmates of the Workhouse as can attend, an open-air concert, and sports. The soldiers who have been on active service from the parish, numbering 112, will also be given a framed testimonial together with a presentation of a War Savings Ccftmcate, through the instrumentality of the Welcome Home Committee. Messrs. S. D. Caine and James Powell (Canal) were elected joint secre- taries, and Mr. James Edwards, treasurer.

Grand- Variety Fetes. I WHIT-MONDAY & TUESDAY. The Biggest Attractions ever staged in One Programme in the District. THE GREAT HANDKO, in his Most Sensational Performance. Will escape from a Strait- Jacket upside <!own, swinging by the heets, in mid-air. Must be seen to be believed. BARTO The Dare-Devil Cycling Equilibrist. BARTDO, ONATOS, Famous One-legged Comedy THE Acrobats. CELEST, The Most: Sensational Wire-Walker in the Country. THE DNIG SEN BROTHERS, Wonderful Chinese Jugglers and Contortionists. THE LANGLEY BROTHERS, Clever Trapeze and Ring Artistes. HULBERT, The King of Ventriloquists. DE UL, The Original Entertainer. The more you watch the less you see THE NUGGETS VARtETY PARTY. I ots of Rollicking Fun The Garndiifaith Silver Prize Band will Play Selections and for Dancing. Admission, One Shilling (including tax). See: GEO. HARRIS, Albany Lodge, Aberga i-eiiny.

I Cr!ckhoweH Board of GuanMans. I Mr. Cwilym C. James preside! at the fort- nightly meeting of the Board on NN-heil there were present: Revs.T.C.W.I<ewis,W. Arvon Davies and Messrs. Prank \illiams, H. Mclntosh, T. U. Jones, A. J. Thomas, David Thomas, Hy. Harris, J. Anthony. W. Howell, R. J. Hayward, E. Pine-Cordon. \V. C, Watkins, E. Morris Davies, T. Prout, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Tfiomas, W. G. lames, &c. I BUTTER i'OR Til! IXMATl:S. -Mr. R. j. Haywaru (Hrynmawr) enquired why the inmates were not provided with 2ox. of butter weekly as they themselves were ? The Chairman: Ibelievebutterhasheenuu- obtainaMe. The Master: Yes,sir,but!.thml:Icouldget itnow. '\fr. Hayward Margarine only has been ser\-ed to the inmates, and a little butter would be a welcome change. The Chairman I am sure no one wishes to make any distinction. (Hear, hear). It was decided to get the allowance of butter for the inmates. I THU VACANT REGISTRARSHII'. I it was stated that the Registrar General, through Mr. Thos. I<ewis, supt. registrar of births and deaths, had made an interim appoint- ment, vix., Mr. D. W. Hvans, acting relieving omcer. This was unanimously connrmed by the Guardians, and Mr. Hvans said he only accepted the office temporarily, so that Mr. Bevan, R.O., on his release from the Army, might be appointed when he came home. (Hear, hear). r INCREASED REMUNERATION, t I On the recommendation oi the Finance Com- mittee the salaries of the collectors named were increased as follows :—Mr. Wm. Powell, parish of Beaufort, to £70 a year Mr. A. J. Roberts, parish of Llechryd, to £8 a year, Llangynidr to k.32 per annum, Dukestown to £45 per year, and Rassa to £25 a year. Mr. W. G. James, in moving the adoption of the Finance Com- mittee's report, said he was surprised to find some of the collectors paid so poorly. An application from Mr. Thomas Lewis, collector for the parish of CrickhoweII, for in- creased remuneration, was considered and it was decided to increase the salary from £30 to £35 per year. The Board also resolved to grant the Clerk and Relieving Officers the new Civil Service scale of war bonuses authorised by the Local Govern- ment Board, and to give Dr. Hill /2o per year increase. I ALTERATIONS AT THU HOUSH. I Relative to the proposed alterations in the system of sanitation at the house, a communica- tion was read from the Local Government Board agreeing to a modification of the requirements origmally asked, in view of prevailing prices, and pointing out that what was now necessary to carry out would reduce the cast. and the Guar- dians instructed their Surveyor to revise his plans and estimates accordingly. I t SUBSCRIPTIONS. j A letter was read from the Gihvern Nursing Association asking the Guardians for a sub- scription to their funds. As other applications from similar associations are expected it was resolved to refer the letter to a meeting of the I Finance Committee. —.——— ? -?

WH)TS?N FLYING. I AEROPLANES ARRtV'NG TO-MORROW. 1 The Central Aircrait s neet ot aeroplanes tor .the Whitsun Flying Meeting at Abergavenny will arrive early on Saturday (tomorrow) at the Flying Ground on Llanfoist Farm. The machines are the latest and safest types of bi-plane con- structed. each carrying two passengers and a pilot. The motive power of each machine is lioh.p. and will give an average speed, fully loaded, of about S 5 miles per hour. The aeroplanes will be parked over the week- end at Llanfoist Farm, and the passenger flights are due to commence at 10 a.m. on each of those days. and will continue at regular intervals throughout the day. Intending pas- sengers, in order to ensure a night, should take t lie precaution of booking in advance by apply- ing to Mr. Geo. Harris, General Secretary of the Attractions Association. Albany Lodge, Aber- gavennv. The charges for the nights are very reasonable, being only los. Gel,> £1 is., and ,12 2s., according to the duration of the night. It is interesting to note that at Blackpool and other resorts the minimum charge for a short flight is one guinea. The flying will be under the direction of Mr. Herbert Sykes, the well-known experimental and test pilot, who has been decorated with the ) Order of the British Empire for his services in I testing new types of aeroplanes during the war. I

v I LLANGATTOCK UNGOED. I VISIT OF OLD Punr<.—Last Friday evening, the 3oth ult., at the James Davies School, an old pupil of that school, in the uniform of the United States Army, was heartily welcomed, together with his newly-wedded wife, Miss Henry, of Port Talbot, who had on previous occasions endeared herself to the parishioners by her ex- cellent gift of song. The soldier was Mr. H. J. Jones, son of Mr. George Jones, of Tump Farm. He joined the Quarter-Master Corps of the U.S. Army at Chicago in November. 1917. and has not as yet been demobilised. As his visit was to be a short one, the meeting of welcome was hastily convened. Mrs. Thomas and the school children, with the assistance of Miss Kingscote and Miss Williams, Berry Farm, were equal to the occasion. There was no time to buy a present, but Mr. Jones, in accepting a scrap of paper," instead, declared that, though his wife and himself had received many presents, the Llangattock present, considering all the cir- cumstances, delighted them most. Mrs. Jones responded by an inspiring rendering of the Perfect Dav."

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