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ABERGAVENNY'S GREAT DAY.  MR. WOMEti. Late of fee Optanetric Institute, London. I IS COMING TO ABERGAVENNY. Famous London Eyesight Expert to visit us. Next week is to be a great week for ABER- GAVENNY—a time which thousands of. townsfolk will remember with gratitude all their lives. MR. WORRELL, the London eyesight specialist, is coming to help them. All his great skill and lffe-long experience, all the remarkable talent and accumulated knowledge that 25 years close study of the science of sight has taught Him is to be placed freely and gladly at the service of every man, woman, or child who seek his aid. What an opportunity What a boon to the thousands of workers upon whose sight depends their daily existence, and who, hitherto obliged to rely upon rough and ready methods, which ire seldom without danger, will now be able to avail themselves of the expert advice, profes- sional skill and experienced guidance that have been within reach of the rich only. Every sufferer from defective vision in Aber- gavenny, every victim to headache, neuralgia, staring, squinting, and the host oi other distress- ing discomforts resulting from defective eye- sight is to be helped to see clearly by this famous man. The great burden of their lives is to be lifted, and instead of groping their way from day to day-losing half the pleasure of life and tunning the risk of serious eye trouble—they will be made to see once again with all the vigour and distinctiveness of their youth. WHY HE SUCCEEDS. He has travelled the world from end to end- In failing, faulty sight each particular case has to be treated on its meirits, and it is only by de- voting precise, careful study to the vision of every man, woman, and child who have sought his advice that he is able to prescribe the exact nature of lenses that will overcome the defect. If your eyesight cannot, unfortunately, be corrected, he will tell you so, but if your full powers of vision can be restored, J'ou wiD learn, you will learn, by consulting him, how this can be achieved. In the majority of cases expert advice is beyond reach. A visit to London to see a specialist whose fees are reckoned in guineas, is not to be thought of. There is no other way, but the casual choice of what 3eems to be the glasses required—glasses that really seem to help the vision, but which in nine cases out of ten -are entirely unstated to the particular defect tor which they are cbosen-aAd which, instead of helping the eyes, too often ruin the eyesight and impair the health and brain nerves as well. This visit to the London specialist about which tnany have dreamed, is no longer necessary. The specialist is coming to them. AD Aberga- yenny is invited to meet hi» and dg their ?dividual cases with him. It is an opportunity few will miss. HEADACHES.  Eighty per cent. of apparently mcurab1t cases I I of headache arc due to defects of the eyesight, and can be permanently overcome by wearing properly fitted glasses. Most people suffering from headache never suspect that their eyes are the source of their trouble., .i,yet it is so, as MR. WORRELL has foundjover^and over again. CHILDREN'S EYES. I MR. WORRELL has given close attention to eye defects in children, and all parents who are in the slightest doubt as to their children's sight should take them to MR. WORRELL and have their eves thoroughly examined. They will be grateful for this forethought in later years. THE GREAT WAR ON HIGH PRICE. MR WORRELL'S services are to cost you nothing For a week MR WORRELL'S Con- sulting Rooms will be thrown open to the public, and he will freely and generously advise and assist all those 4b0 seek his aid His one objertis to prove once and for all, by reason of the enormous business he conducts, that the high fees and inflated charges, which place the expert assistance of the specialist be- yond the reach of the great mass of humanity, can be done away with. SIGHT SPECIALIST IN ABERGAVENNY, I I It is difficult to over-estimate the boon this remarkable man's visit will confer upon the town. It is a recognised fact that over 50 per cent. of the population of our large industrial centres suffer from defective vision in one way or another-and the percentage in Abergavenny is higher than in many large towns. This is, perhaps, inevitable. The close work in the mine, workshop, and office-the training of the eyes over the desk or work-table, fre- quently in a bad light—result sooner or laterin an urgent need for glasses. MR. WORRELL can only stay in Aberga- venny for one week. Make a point of visiting him early. The opportunity will hardly occur again. To miss it now may mean a life-long regret, and, perhaps, serious eye trouble. Even if the eyes seem all right, go and consult him. Hundreds of people make a point of doing this, as they know there is no fear of being ad- vised to wear glasses when these are unnecessary, that is, if all is well, they come away satisfied that their eyesight is sound in every respect. t And it costs them nothing. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE 10 to 1, 2 to 7. DAILY (EXCEPT MONDAY). Don't put down this paper until you have fixed in your mind a time to go and see MR. WORRELL. Let him tell you exactly how things are with your eyes. It may cost you nothing in any case, the cost will be much less than is ordinarily charged. MR. WORRELL MAY BE CONSULTED AT THE Y.M.CA. FROGMORE ST., ABERGAVENNY. FIVE DAYS OF NEXT WEEK, TUESDAY, AUGUST 5th to SATURDAY, AUGUST 9th HOURS OFJATTENDANCE io a.m. to i p.m., and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. DAILY. CORN PRODUCTION ACT. 1917. AGRICULTURAL WAGES BOARD (ENGLAND" WALES). Proposal to vary the Minimum Rates of Wages for Male Workers in certain areas in England and Wales. THE Agricultural Wages Board (England and Wales) hereby give Notice, as re- quired by the above Act, that they propose to vary the minimum rates of wages fixed by any existing Order of the said Board for Male Workmen employed in Agriculture in every area in England and Wales (except as hereinafter mentioned so as to provide as follows :— 1. The wages payable for employment in agriculture of male workmen in each area in England and Wales fexcept as hereinafter mentioned) shall be not less than wages of the weekly amount specified in relation to that area by any existing Order of the Agricultural Wages Board, but the same shall be paid for a week consisting of the hours iollowing (exclusive of Sunday)- For employment in Summer-50 hours. Few employment in Winter-48 hours. 2. Any <*c- £ xi:ioa of overtime employment contained in any such existing Order bhall be varied so as to include the following :— All employment in excess of 50 hours in any week (excluding Sunday) in Summer. All employment in excess of 48 hours in any week (excluding Sunday) in Winter. 3. There shall be excepted from the operation of this Order workmen of the specified classes and employed in the areas following CLASSES. Workmen of 18 years of age and over employed 'Wholly or mainly as Horsekeepers, Cowmen or Shepherds (other than workers employed rolely as Stockmen and Yardmen). AH classes. Workmen oi iS years of age and over, ens- Ployed wholly or mainly as Horsemen, Cattle- men or Shepherds. Workmen of 18 years of age and over, em- ployed wholly or mainly as Teammen, Cattle- men, Cowmen, Shepherds or Bailiffs. Workmen of 18 years of age and over em- ployed wholly or mainly as Horsemen, Stock- men or Shepherds or as Under Horsemen, Under Stockmen or Under Shepherds. Workmen of 18 years of age and over em- ployed wholly or mainly as Stockmen, Team- sters, Carters, Shepherds or Bailiffs. Workmen under 18 years of age who arc Wholly or partially boarded and lodged by their employers and whose duties include attending to horses and other stock. Workmen of i (j years of age and over employed Wholetime Shepherds or wholly in tending sheep. Workmen of 18 years of age and over employed Wholly or mainly as Stockmen, Shepherds or Horsemen. AREAS. The administrative counties of Cambridge, Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and Bedford. The administrative county of Chester, and the county boroughs of Birkenhead, Chester, Stockport and Wallasey. The administrative counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, the county boroughs of Carlisle, and Barrow-in-Furness, and the Petty Sessional Divisions of North Lonsdale and Hawkeshead (including its detached part), in the administrative county of Lancaster. The administrative counties of Denbigh and Flint, and the parish of Llysfaen, in the ad- ministrative county of Carnarvon. The administrative county of Gloucester, the county boroughs of Bristol and Gloucester, and the parishes of Blockley, Cutsdeam, Daylesford and Evenlode, in the administra- tive county of Worcester. The administrative counties of Merioneth and Montgomery. The administrative counties of Northumber- land (including the borough of Berwick-upon- Tweed) and Durham and the county boroughs of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tynemouth, Dar- lington, Gateshead, South Shields, Sunder- land and West Hartlepool. The administrative comity of Warwick, the county boroughs of Birmingham and Coven- try, and the parishes of Alderminster, Ship- ston-on-Stour, Tidmington and Tredington, in the administrative county of Worcester. 4. This Order shall come into operation on the sixth day of October, 1919, and on and after the said day every existing Order of the said Board shall have effect as regards every workman to whom this Order applies as if the hours per week specified in this Order were substituted for the hours per week specified in such existing Order. The Agricultural Wages Board, as required by the above Act and the Regulations made there- under, will consider any objections to the above Proposal which may be lodged with them within OUe month of the date cf this Notice. All objections should be in writing and should be addressed to the Secretary of the Agricultural Wages Board (England and Wales), So, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I. The objections should state precisely and so far as possible with reasons what IS objected to. bated this twenty ninth day of July, 1910. Signed by Order of the Wages Board. R. E. STANLEY, Assistant Secretary. Agricultural Wages Board (Enlgaud and Wales), So, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I. ■A Iiscellaneous. | BOROUGH OF ABERGAVENNY. Reception of Discharged 'or Demobilised Officers, Sailors and Soldiers. 1 DISCHARGED OR DEMOBILISED OFFI- CERS, SAILORS and SOLDIERS residing in the Borough, who have served in His Majesty's Forces during the whole or any part of the period between the 4th August, 1914. and the nth November, 101S, are requested to attend a PARADE on SUNDAY NEXT, the 3rd inst., at 10.15 a.m., at the DRILL HALL, Abergavenny, with the object of attending DIVINE SERVICE at ST. MARY'S CHURCH, after which those on parade wiU be received by HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR (Alderman Z. Wheatley, J.P.) on behalf of the Burgesses of the Borough. J. G. BISHOP, Abergavenny, Lieut.-Col. 1st August, 1919, BOROUGH OF ABERGAVENNY. PROPOSED RECOGNITION OF OFFICERS AND EX-SERVICE MEN. ATOINT COMMITTEE of the TOWN COUNCIL and PEACE CELEBRA- TIONS COMMITTEE are considering what steps shall be taken in order that a civic ac- knowledgment may be given to the Abergavenny Officers and Ex-Service Men for their loyal service to the Nation in the Great War. The Committee therefore invite SUBSCRIP- TIONS for this object, which may be sent to me or to the Town Clerk. A hearty response to this Appeal is kindly requested, so that immediate steps may be taken to carry out this object. Z. WHEATLEY, MAYOR. Town Hall, Abergavenny, 25th July, 1919. SUBSCRIPTIONS ALREADY PROMISED OR RECEIVED. F. W. Blanche (Hon. Sec), Aberga- venny Lotal Football War Relief Committee £ 40 o o Abergavenny Chronicle" 500 Mrs. S..A. Scott 500 Mr. D. M. Scott 200 WISE ONES Put NOSTROIXSK Nasal Specific in your holiday kit. Guard against nose or throat infection in strange places. Stop Head Colds, Hay Fever, Nasal Catarrh, Sore Throats and Influenza INSTANTLY with this convenient vade-mecum." 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PRODUCTION. I The great cry in the business worlds of to-day is for increased production. It is essential, in order that we may retain our share of foreign trade and enjoy prosperity at home, that we should reduce the cost of production as far as possible, and that can only be done by securing an increased output. The tendency all the way round is towards a reduced output, partly be- cause of a reduction of hours and partly because of the growth of that ca canny spirit which does not believe in a fair day's work for a fair day's pay. The reduction of working hours has no doubt come to stay. In many cases hours have undoubtedly been excessive, and those who have advocated a little more leisure for the working man on the ground that it is conducive to efficiency have strong reason for their claim in respect of those British workmen who take an interest in their work and are self-respecting enough to desire to earn their wages. In such cases a reduction of hours does not necessarily mean a reduced output. Up-to-date firms have, in, fact, found that it has resulted in an increased output. With the reduction of hours, however, there seems to be an increasing amount of slacking, and a preponderence of men who are correspondingly proud according to the least amount of work they can do. The result is to aggravate our industrial troubles and endanger our economic position. The man whose only interest in work is the drawing of his wages probably does not stop to think that the same attitude of deliberate slacking on the part of other workmen affects him directly. It means that he has to pay more than he otherwise need do for everything he buys, and if carried to the extreme that he may have to go short of many things he wants, because the production falls far short of the demand. It may become so unremunerative to employ him in the days of competition that he may lose his job and have no money with which to buy anything at all. The slacker may think that ca canny methods hit the capitalist, but they hit with much more force the community of which the man himself is a member. There must be, for their mutual benefit, a better spirit of co-operation between Capital and Labour, but to devise some means of fostering that spirit is no easy task. The interests of Capital and Labour are identical, in so far as they are both bound up in the prosperity of industry. Labour must take its proper place in the industrial scheme, and Capital must broaden its ideas in regard to the legitimate aspirations of Labour. Continual strikes and lock-outs are a serious source of menace to the well-being of the nation. It is somewhat dis- turbing, in these circumstances, to find a man of the experience of Lord Askwith, not a politician but formerly the Chief Industrial Commissioner of the Board of Trade, strongly denouncing the Government for their industrial policy, or lack of policy, and their opportunism, which he says I has brought the country to the present sorry pass. Certainly the Government have been disappointing in their handling of the question of prices and profiteering, which has been the cause of a great deal of unrest. There must be more boldness on the part of the Government in dealing with industrial questions and more I enterprise on the part of business concerns if there is to be an era of prosperity in our in- dustrial life. More scientific and up-to-date I methods must be adopted in industry, in order to secure the maximum production. For in- stance, the example of America ought to be I much more largely followed in the introduction of modern machinery and labour-saving devices. ( The production per man in the coal mines is ) much larger in America than in this country, and it is largely due to the extensive use of coal' cutting machinery in the States. In the United I Kingdom the tons of coal produced per man per j annu'm had dropped from 312 in 1886-1890 to about 250 before the war, while in the same period in the United States it had increased from 400 to 660, in Australia from 333 to 542, in New Zealand from 359 to 503, and in Canada from 341 to 472, and present-day figures would be still more to the disadvantage of this country. In 1886 the average value of coal per ton at the pit's mouth in the United Kingdom was 4s. iod., and in 1912 it had risen to 9s. od., while in the United States it had decreased in the same period from 6s. 4Ld. to 6s. id., in Australia from 9S. 2d. to 7s. 6Jd., and in New Zealand the increase was only 14 d. against 4S. 21d. in this country. In comparing the net produce per worker per week in the United Kingdom and the United States, the same story has to be told of excessive cost of production in this country in almost every article of manufacture. The statistics up to the war were indeed alarmir g to the student of economics and show the dangerous position into which this country has been drifting for years. The war t and post-war revolutions in industry have placcd this country in an increasingly disadvantageous position in comparison with other countries. It is not that wages in this country have been higher than other countries. They have been, in fact, considerably lower than in the countries referred to. The difference is solely accounted for by the fact that the worker in other countries, either by reason of better methods or a more conscientious discharge of his duties, earned his high wages, and the resultant volume of output reduced the cost of production correspondingly The educational" theIN-vork-er,, injeconomicjques- tions has been sadly neglected, and the result is that-many of them think they can get more out of industry than they put into it. If they want a bigger share of the profits of industry, the way to set about it is not to ruin industry by slacking. That is Eke" killiiig the goose that lays the golden eggn." This country might enjoy a golden age of prosperity if Capital and Labour were directed along the right lines and realised that the spirit ot co-operation and fair dealing is essential for the beneft of both. There will have to be a sane revolution of ideas and methods I among the workers and employers alike if this country is to maintain its prestige and n cover from the serious effects of the war. Otherwise national bankruptcy stares us in the face. It is not a pleasant prospect, and the Government will have to bestir themselves to avert it. not by yielding to the clamour of sections, which only piles up more trouble for the future, but by devising a national policy which shall be for the benefit of the community as a whole.
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I SUGAR LOAF MUSINGS. I By "GOBANNIUM." The Town Council have justified their existence. On Saturday they beat the Bowling Club at their own game. Whether it was that they were able to control their bias better than their opponents, I don't know, but at any rate they stooped to conquer and won a very sociable game. It is a pity that there is not a bowling green near the Council Chamber, so that when the temperature shows signs of rising abnormally the members could adjourn for a turn at ye royal and ancient game and cool off. Though such ailments as one sees depicted in the "every picture tells a story series are not conducive to good bowling, the game does not require a very great amount of activity. Rather is it a matter of cunning hand and good judgment. It is just the game for veterMit Councillors, but of course the younger and more active members will favour more strenuous pursuits. That is perhaps why Councillor Beckwith was to be seen energetically wielding the willow on the cricket field. The discharged and demobilised soldiers and sailors have been very businesslike in dealing with the question of what form of recognition should be given them in connection with the Peace celebrations. They were, naturally, Dis- appointed not to have had some recognition on Peace Day, but the majority of them realise that £ 1 a head or a trip to Blackpool are impracticable proposals, if all of them wished to participate. The decision of the meeting on Sunday that the recognition should take the form of a dinner and smoking concert is a very reasonable one. I don't know what is the balance left from the 4d. rate, but obviously it will not be sufficient for the purpose, and it is therefore necessary to appeal for public subscriptions in addition. It is up to the people of Abergavenny to do the thing handsomely and give the men who have done so much a real good tiW, so that the dinner will be one which they dinna forget. It is gratifying when one finds business be- coming normal again. Ma^y people no doubt welcome the increase of postal facilities. The waii-time closing of the local office for two hours during the day was without doubt a great in- convenience and made the office during the opening hours all the more congested. Another welcome change in the postal arrangements is the reinstating of the early morning dispatch by the North mail at the Junction, by means of which letters posted up to the early hours of the morning can be delivered at Cardiff, Newport and Bristol by the first post. This is a great advantage to those who have important letters to send after the last despatch at night. < Both the first and second cricket teams had some exciting cricket on Saturday. The second eleven sportingly offered to play an extra half hour to allow Usk a chance--of winning, and if rsk had had any push and go about them they would have won. They only wanted two more runs to win when stumps were drawn, but of course they might possibly have lost their last three wickets before they got them. At Crickhowell the Abergavenny first team had a similar chance of winning if they had only had a few minutes longer, for there was only one wicket to fall. They did not get the chance of an extra half hour, however, so they had to be content with a one-sided draw. What a game it is." as one of our publicists used to be fond of re- marking. By the way, Woodeson's benefit takes place on the Abergavenny ground to- morrow, when Ebbw Vale are the visitors, and Abergavenny will no doubt try to give them a better run for their money than on the last occasion. Woodeson's benefit should have taken place in 1914, but had to be deferred on account of the war. This is just another of the many things the ex-Kaiser is responsible for. Woodeson has had every reason to bear him a grudge, but .perbaps the ex-Kaiser would rather be a pro. with a deferred benefit than Hohenzollern Bill. There is a saying that Hope deferred maketh the heart sick," but one may hope that the benefit deferred will be such as to make Woode- son's heart rejoice. The prospect of a reduction in the cost of living is not very bright. Bananas may be cheaper, but the housewife knows that other more necessary things are becoming still dearer, and it looks as if we shall have to pay more for bread, which is maintained at its present price by a State subsidy. Neither does there seem any hope that rates will come down. The ten- dency is all the other way, particularly with regard to the Poor Rate, which is levied to meet county expenditure. Two instances quite re- cently are indicative of the increased expendi- ture which will have to be faced. The latest increase in the cost of maintenance at the Asylum will mean £ 1,200 a year to the Abergavenny Union in respect of the patients who are charge- able. Then there will be the increases of pay to the police force to be met. The Monmouthshire Police have not yet benefited by the recent award, which gives the minimum pay at £ 10s. per week, but the Standing Joint Committee will have to fall into line with other counties. These are just indications of the increasing burdens which will have to be borne. When will come the limit ? There are townspeople who are anxious to know what has become of that local dignitary the Town Crier, or if there is such a person in existence to-day, as it is ages since they heard the melodious voice of the man with the bell. If there is such a person, he must be as modest as the Poet Laureate, for he has not shown us his quality. The other day a number of house- wives were in the midst of their washing-day operations when they found that the water was suddenly cut off, without warning. Usually they have relied on being informed of such an occurrence by the parade of the crier and when they heard the stentorian voice of the 0 Yes 0 Yes man they invariably jumped to con- clusions and rushed to the water tap to prepare for emergencies. On this occasion they had to suspend their suspending operations, and it was rather apt to make them shirty."
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v PEACE CELEBRATION AT ABERGAVENNY I To the Editor of the." Abergavenny Chronicle." I SIR,-I have been requested by several families to tender their thanks on behalf of the children, for the very enjoyable day they had on Saturday week, and to especially thank Mr. Ruther for supplying oranges free of charge, Mr. Scott for his kindness in giving the sweets, and Mr. Herbert ior the loan of vhe crockery. As a representative of the Discharged Soldiers and Sailors' Association. I am also requested to include them in the above vote of thanks. Yours truly. \V. LOXLEY. I 39 St. Helen s-rd., Abergavenny. ):J < ..l I., I. \"1. V'-J,
Mr. Reginald McKenna's Appointment.…
Mr. Reginald McKenna's Appointment. I The directors of the London Joint City and Midland Bank (Limited) announce that the I Right Hon. Reginald McKenna has been elected chairman of the Board of Directors. In view of his appointment, Mr. McKenna will give his whole time to the services of the bank, and will not, therefore, take any part in active politics. He will withdraw at once from Lis present candidature for the Foutypool division of Monmouthshire.
J CRICKET.
J CRICKET. I CRICKHOWELL v. ABERGAVENNY The visit of the Abergavenny team to Crick- howell on Saturday to play their old rivals, after a lapse of many years, was looked to with keen interest. and quite a number of spectators watched a game which had au exciting finish, although Abergavenny were unfortunate not to win. Still, Ho vat must be given credit for play- ing for a drawn game when the position seemed hopeless. Abergavenny won the toss and Thurtle and Morgan opened the batting to the bowling of A. E. Davies and Longman. Six runs were telegraphed when the slow bowler beat Morgan. Jonathan followed and at once began to hit out. At 30 he was easily taken by the wicket-keeper off Longman, and then Robinson was nicely caught by Capt. Evans. W. R. Lewis, after playing himself in, played delightful cricket, getting the slow bowler away in pretty style to the long field. Eventually he was bowled by one oi the best balls sent down by Davies in the match. He did not give a chance. Arthur Davies should have got Jenkins' caught off the next ball, Howat, a usually safe field," J unaccountably missing an easy catch. Ruther and Eliot gave little trouble, but Blackwell hit out in fine style, driving Bailey into the adjoining field for six. Woodeson had a brief and merry life, the innings closing for 137. Crickhowell started in poor style, Capt. Evans being bowled by Black wall after making four runs. Then Christopher, by patient batting, wore down the attack and Arthur Davies got 22 runs, although he was missed before he had made half that number of runs. After he and Christopher left there was a collapse. Howat alone making a stand. Assisted by Loam, who stayed in a long time for four, and later by Long- man, he succeeded in drawing the game. The Abergavenny batting was better than that of Crickhowell. Scores :— ABERGAVENNY. R. F. Thurtle, b A. E. Davies. 19 E. W. Morgan, b A. E. Davies. i J. Jonathan, c Cooper, b Longman. 15 W. R. Robinson, c Capt. Evans, b Bailey 3 W. R. Lewis, b A. E. Davies. 40 H. Jenkins, c Davies, b Bailey iz G. J. Eliot, b Bailey. J. Ruther, b Bailey o G. Blackwell, not out 17 F. Greene, c Howat, b A. E. Davies. 2 A. G. Woodeson, b A. E. Davies. S Extras. 11 Total. 137 CRICKHOWELL. Cpt.-G. M. Evans, b Blackwell 4 A. E. Davies, b Eliot 22 G. T. Christopher, b E. W. Morgan. 7 Rev. Cole-Hamilton, c Ruther, b Eliot.. 1 W. Townsend, b IVoodeson 2 R. Evans, b I-,Iiot o A. Howat, not out 15 G. Loam, b Woodeson. 4 H. Bailey, b Woodeson 2 J. Cooper, b Woodeson. o P. J. Longman, not out 2 Extras.3 Total 07 ABERGAVENNY II. v. DSK. I There was an interesting finish to the match between Abergavenny II. and Usk on the Aber- gavenny ground, on Saturday. With only about four wickets down Usk wanted but 14 runs to win when time was up. Abergavenny sportingly offered to play on another half hour to give them a chance of winning, but in that time the Usk batsmen only scored 12 runs, and were thus one run behind with three wickets in hand when stumps were drawn. The match was therefore a draw. Abergavenny put up the respectable score of 125, the last wicket making a good stand. The Usk innings opened very promis- ingly and Rees and Lucas quickly piled up the runs and 98 had been registered when the former was caught out. one of the other batsmen, however, reached double figures and the other six of the seven wickets fell for 26 runs. For Abergavenny J. Askey took five wickets for 19 runs, A. Griffiths one for 5 and J. Bishop one for 51, while for L'sk F. Hill had four for 43, Whit- tington four for 47, W. Rees one for 8 and R. J. Edwards one for 21. Scores :— ABERGAVENNY 11. I C. Bishop, b R. Edwards. o J. Askey, c Davies, b Whittington. S L. Morgan, b Hill. 17 J. Bishop, b Whittington. 5 J-. Gough, b Hill. 5 S. White, b Whittington. 25 J. Beckwith, c Davies, b Hill. 14 M. Hawis, b Whittington. 1 H. Willcox, b Hill 5 A. Griffiths, not out 18 W. White, c Edwards, b Rees 20 Extras. 7 Total. 125 rsK. Wm. Rees, c Bishop, b Askey. 24 T. G. P. Lucas, c Gough, b Bishop. 63 H. C. Davies, c Bishop, b Askey. 2 J. Stansfield, b "skey. 5 F. Hill, b Askey 3 A. Metcalf, b Askey S R. Whittington, not out 3 W. R. Davies, b Griffiths. o F. Davies, not out o Extras. 16 Total for 7 wl-ts. 124 R. J. Edwards and F. Didcot did not bat. ABERGAVENNY THURSDAY v. CLYDACH. I This match at Abergavenny on Thursday last I week resulted in a draw, rain interfering with the I play. Scores: ABERGAVENNY THURSDAY. I W. Morris, b E. Williams. o L. Fine, c E. Williams, b T. Williams.. i (i W. H. Waller, c T. Williams, b Richards 15 A. Morgan, c Evans, b E. Williams. o J. Ruther, b E. Williams. 6 F. Woodhead, b E. Williams. i R. Elliott, b D. Gunter 23 W. White, c Francis, b T. Williams. o C. L. Williams, run out 3 17 P. Fraser, not out 17 W. Shackleton? c T. Williams, b Gunter 1 Extras. 7 Total. 9- CLYDACH. O. Jackson, b White. 5 A. Phipps, b Fraser. 24 W. Richards, not Out 4 D. Gunter, Ibw, b Elliott. o T. Evans, not Out 4 Extras. 7 Total for 3 wkts. 34 E. Williams, T. Williams, H. Francis, M. Thomas, E. P. Williams and H. Mcintosh did not bat. REV. A. E. DONALDSON'S XI. v. DR. A. -E. JONES'S XI. xi. Some delightful cricket was witnessed on I Monday on the Crickhowell ground in the match between the Rev. A. E. Donaldson's Brecon team, comprising. Christ College boys and their masters and well-known Brecon players. Dr. Jones relied chiefly upon the Crickhowell Cricket Club. Winning the toss, Dr. Jones sent in the Rector of Llanbedr (Rev. T. C. W. Lewis) and Col. Partridge to open the innings. Both men p!ayed finely, over So runs being telegraphed before Lewis left for 41 runs, in which there was one six and four fours. Col. Partridge made some excellent drives and his 53 included five fours and one six. Useful scores were made by A. E. Davies 512), Capt. Evans (17) and Harry Bailey (i i I and the total reached the respectable score of 158. H. O. Davies, Christ College, was easily the best of the bowlers. Donaldson's side never looked like making the runs, and, apart from Jones (Christ College), j. \V. P. Evans (Brecon Town) and Lance (Christ College), no one played Arthur Davies and Bailey with con- fidence. The former, who bowled finely, took seven wickets for 26, and Bailey three for 13. Dr. A. E. Jones made two good catches at square leg. Scores: DR..]ONES S TEAM. I Rev. T. C. Wyndham Lewis, b Jones. 41 ( Col. Partridge, b H. O. Davies. 53 ) A. E- Davies, b Donaldson 12 1 Capt. G. Evans, b H. O. Davies. 17 11 G. T. Christopher, c Jones, b H. Davies.. 4 Dr. A. E. Jones, b I)oiiilci,-c,i I Rev. J. Owen Jones, b H. O. Davies. o Harry Bailey, b H. 0 Davies n Kenneth Evans, b J W. P. EVJ:Js. 5 R. Evans, b J. W. P. Evans., 2 1 B. Wat kins, not cut. 4 Extra. Total 1 '): KEY. A. }• DONALDSON S .XI J. Evans, c Dr. Jones, b A. E. Da-ics.. < ones, c Christopher, K. O. Evans, st Partridge, b Davies. n j J. W. P. Evans, b H. Railev. 12 Rev. A. E. Donaldson, Ibw. b Davies. ) S. R. Phillips, b A. E. Davies 4 E. R. Davies, b H. Bailey { j G. H. Isitt, c Dr. Jones. b li. Bailey. 3 j G. Lance, st Partridge, b A. E. Davies.. D I D. A. Durren, c Christopher, b Davic-s.. 2 I H. (>. Davies. not out i Tot al (>0
TREAT FOR ABERGAVENNY WORKHOUSE…
TREAT FOR ABERGAVENNY WORKHOUSE INMATES. Thursday last was set apart by the Aberga- venny Board of Guardians for the Peace celebra- tions of the Workhouse inmate-z. The inmates were given special fare for the day, which con- sisted of bread and butter and cake for breakfast, roast pork, new potatoes, green peas and fruit pies for dinner (and beer supplied by Mr. Daniel Watkins), also lemonade. Col. W. Williams, chairman of the Board, presided at the dinner. After dinner, all the inmates who were ablelwent or were conveyed by brake and motor to a field at the Grove Farm, Llanfoist ^kindly lent by Mr. Albany Jenkins) where they partook of tea, consisting of bread and butter, cake, buns, See., after which sports were arranged. A subscrip- tion list was opened to provide extras such as tobacco, snuff, tea, sugar, oranges, sweets, biscuits, lemonade, ginger beer, etc. Altogether a most enjoyable time was spent. At the close of the proceedings a rousing speech was delivered by the Chairman (Col. W. Williams, J.P.), who spoke of the brave deeds performed by our sailors and soldiers and the debt of grati- tude we owed to the brave men who had died and suffered for us. But for them it would not have been possible to have such a splendid outing as they had that day. Councillor Beckwith proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the members of the Board of Guar- dians for providing such a splendid treat for the inmates of their Institution. He thought it was extremely kind of them to provide it from their own pockets, and it proved that they were well fitted to undertake the responsibilities of Guardians of the Poor. Mr. John Owen seconded the proposition, which was carried with acclamation. Messrs. Jones (Bank House), Harry Lyons, G. Watts, John Owen, L. H. Evans and A. J. Willcox, together with the Guardians and officers, worked hard in carrying out a splendid programme of sports, and all ages and sizes were well catered for Prizes consisting of pipes, pouches, tobacco, brooches, &c., were kindly given by Mr. Harry Lyons and ethers. Mrs. Morgan W. David gracefully presented the prizes. The arrangements for tea were admirable and reflect great credit on the Master and Matron (fr. and Mrs. W. M. Williams), who were assisted by a willing band of helpers in fact, everyone seemed out to do their best to make the function as enjoyable as possible. The Abergavenny Borough Silver Band was in attendance during the evening and their selections were highly appreciated. Mr. Morgan W. David, J.P., proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Albany Jenkins (who kindly granted the use of the field), to the Band, the donors of prizes, Mr. Roger. Morgan (Guardian for Llanvair Kilgeddin) who was indefatigable all day long in conveying necessities to and from the Institution, and all the visitors who had helped to make the outing such a great success. The vote was ably seconded by Mr. Workman. The following is a list of those present :-Col. W. Williams, J.P., Mrs. Hiley, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gwillim, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Davidl Rev. and Mrs. H. Morice Jones, Mr. and Mrs. James Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. R. Workman, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Howells, Mr. and Mrs. N. Pullin, Mr T R Thorne, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. William Biggs, Mr. Charles Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gwillim, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Edwards and Miss Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Morgan, Mr. D. H. James, Rev. Stanley Davies, Councillor and Mrs. Beckwith, Mr. and Mrs. John Owen, Mrs. W. D. Steel, Miss Jones, Miss Gwen Morgan, Miss Gertie Morgan, Mr. L. H. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Willcox, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards, Mr. T. G. Green, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Studholme. Mr. and Mrs. G. Watts, Mr. T. G. Hardwick, Miss Restall, Mr. F. Trevor Jones, Mr. Albany and Miss Jenkins, Mrs. A. E. Tonkin, together with the Workhouse officers and staff.
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GILWERN. The postponed sports were held on Saturday last, July 26th, in a field kindly lent by Mr. Wilfred Powell. There were 23 events, divided between ladies, men, and school children, with prizes ranging from 2S. to 2os. All competitions were keenly contested, and the prizes were well earned. The point-to-point race, in which the competitors had to cross through the canal, caused much interest and amusement, as did also the ladies' events. Mugs and buns were distributed to the schoolchildren (on the field) by the school staff, to whom great credit is due for having arranged the children's competitions. Unfortunately the mugs for children under school age did not arrive in time to be given out, but Councillor W. J. Rawlings has undertaken to distribute them when they arrive. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by a fireworks display, arranged by the Sports Com- mittee, augmented, by the kindness of Mrs. Pickering, Auckland," in giving her private supply of fireworks to the committee. The officials were as follows :—General Committee Chairman, Rev. Roberts (Rector), Secretary, Mr. E. R. Morgan treasurer, Mr. Wilfrid Powell. Catering Committee (ladies) Chairman, Mrs. Philip Phillius secretary, Miss Phillips (Swansea College). Sports Committee Chairman, Coun- cillor Wm. Williams (judge) secretary, Mr. Trevor Richards. They wish to express their thanks to all who subscribed and helped in other ways to make the local Peace celebrations the success they undoubtedly were. Thanks are specially due to Mr. W. J. Watkins for the free use of his dining-rooms and crockery. A meeting will be held in the near future to wind up the financial side, and to consider how any funds that may be over shall be best dis- posed of. +
A REPERTOIRE OF PLAYS AT ABERGAVENNY.
A REPERTOIRE OF PLAYS AT ABERGA- VENNY. On Monday week, August nth, Messrs. Howitt and Bolam's Players will commence a six nights' performance of well-known plays from their West-End repertoire. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the beautiful costume romance Her Kingdom of Love," will be given on Thursday the great problem play The Sin of Ann Stanhope will be staged and on Friduy and Saturday there will be performances of the new divorce play The Custody of the Child. The prices are is. to 3s. (exclusive of tax), and seats may be booked atHeins & Co.'&. ♦
E100,000 AND AN EARLDOM.
E100,000 AND AN EARLDOM. GRANTS TO BEATTY AND HAIG. It is stated by a Parliamentary correspondent that the thanks of Parliament to be moved in the House of Commons next Wednesday will include a proposal for a grant of £ 100,000 each to Admiral Beatty and Sir Douglas Haig, and of smaller sums to other prominent leaders of war operations. It is also expected that an earldom will be conferred on the chief of the Army and Navy at a later date.
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Mardy Post office.-In the House of Commons on Wednesday Mr. L. Forestier-Walker, M.P., asked the Postmaster-General if he was aware that the sub post office at Llantilio Pertholey was closed temporarily during the war, and when it was to be reopened, in view of the great inconvenience caused to the district of over 1,400. inhabitants and 11 square miles in extent, —Mr. Pike Pease I am having inquiry made and will write to the hon. member. + ————
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I Eureka Writing Companions, 1/6 each.— i -lio.-gan & C o., 11 t, Morgan & Co., Chronicle Office. I i
Family Notices
1 BIRTHS, MARRIAGES i DEATHS- DEATHS. | PROBERT. -On 7th July, a: DW Cottages, < Hdcastle. John Probert. aged 07 years. f IN MEMORIAM. In Loving Memory of L.-CrtO. Eowin creel) f 1)owdI. Royal W?!<? Fusih<r?. ??ed in action .Nu,ust- Bank- I Peace '?as j won 11): the men \\ho fel!'—.? r?E?D. 1 TRANTER.—In Ever Loving Remembrance of our darling little Joyce, who passed 3-av I July 3Ist, 191S, at 74 St. Helen's-road. Sadly I missed by Dad. Mam, Sisters and Brothers. Our little flower from earth transplanted, For our coming watch and wait, In the Upper Garden growing, just within the Golden Gate. Though our hearts may break with sorrow, By the grief so hard to bear. We shall meet her some ?!ad riming, In the In the Upper Garden the-ro. LEWIS.—On July 24th, passe I away peacefully, after a long illness, David I David Lewis, the beloved husband oi Olive j Lewis, lardy Farm, Llanwenarth j Citra, aged 06. In Loying Memory of Gladys, dearly- heloyed daughter of R. E. and S. Weaver, of Abergavenny, who died August 3rd, 1910, aged 24 years. | Cutil the day breaks and the shadows flee away- j • I I
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I + I- ACKNOWLEDGMENT. I IR. JOHN PROBERT, Deceased.—The Execu- I tors beg to tender their warm thanks for kind expressions of sympathy and ficral tributes sent. ————
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 I CRICK HOWELLPOLICE COURT.,
 I CRICK HOWELL POLICE COURT. Wednesday—Before Mr. E. Pirie-Gordon and -> Mr. D. Powell Jones. FISHIXG CASE.—E. E. Newnman, of Glan- ewnman, of Clan- grwyney, was summoned for attempting to take fish in waters in the River Usk beloning to Mr. Sandeman. Mr. Horace Lvne, of Newport, prosecuted on behalf of the Usk and Ebbw Board of Conservators.—Defendant said he believed he had been given the right to fish in connection with the tenancy of his house.—Mr. Lyne Your agreement does not give you any such right.— Defendant I have not been able to get a copy of it.—The Chairman said he feared Mr. NeWD- man bad broken the law, although he had prob- ably done so under misapprehension. He must pay the costs, -x. A FOOLISH JOKE.—William Jones, haulier. Joshua Williams and Josheu Lewis, colliers, all of Clydach, near Abergavenny, were summoned for stealing a hat value 12s. 6d. and a cat belong- ing to Thomas Herrits, haulier, of Leagar, Llan- gattock.—Prosecutor said he believed it was done in fun. He felt very sorry for the men.- Supt. Williams Did these men come to your house on Sunday night and offer to settle the case by paying you 30s. f-Herrits: Yes. I was quite willing if the police sergeant was willing.—Mr. D. Gibson Harris, solicitor, Bryn- mawr, who defended, said it was merely a joke. Defendants sxpressed their sorrow to Herrits and the Court.—The Chairman It was a very foolish joke on the part of the defendants. They must pay the costs, £ 2 is.—Supt. Williams If the Court heard the whole of the evidence they would soon be satisfied that the conduct of de- fendants was not consistent with joking. A NEW OFFENCE.—Ann Williams, of Dan-y- graig, Gilwern, was summoned for allowing a sheepdog to be at large on the highway between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise, contrary to the Brecknock (Control of Dogs) Order 1917. The police said this was the first case of the kind which had come before that Court.—Fined 7s. 6d., and also 7s. 6d. for not having the dog muzzled. No Muziixs.—Llewelyn Brute, Llwynon, was fined 5s. for allowing his dog to be at large un- muzzled. He was also summoned for not having a collar bearing his name and address on the dog —David Jones, Cwm, was charged with similar offences. Defendant said he had just been taking sheep to a field and did not think it was necessary to have the dog muzzled. Supt. Williams said the police had communicated with the Board of Trade, and a reply was received stating that unless sheep were actually being driven a muzzle must be worn by the dog. In the case under notice defendant was returning home from a field to which sheep had been taken. Pined 5s. in each case.-NV. E, P. Davies, Tretower Court, was fined 5s. for not having his dog muzzled. NON-ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL. Benjamin Christian, James Nash, and Emily Embrey, were all charged with neglecting to send their children to school. Christian was fined 5s., and Nash and Mrs. EmDrey 10s. each. ——— .A-
I Crickhowell Board of Guardians,
Crickhowell Board of Guardians, r. Gwilym C. James presided at the fort- nightly meeting of this Board on Monday, at the Town Hall, Crickhowell. The Master, on behalf of the inmates, thanked the Guardians for the extra fare provided on Peace Celebration Day. An offer from the Nantyglo Orpheus Glee Party to give a concert to the inmates was grate- fnlly accepted, and the Master was instructed to make the necessary arrangements. WELCOME HOME. Mr. D. W. Bevan, Relieving Officer for the Lower District, who has been serving with tht. colours for nearly three years, including a con- siderable period in Mesopotamia, was cordially welcomed home by the Chairman. Mr. Bevan, in returning thanks, said he was very glad to be home again. Mr. D. M. Evans, who has been carrying out the duties in the absence of Mr. Bevan, thanked the Guardians for their kindness and courtesv towards him for a period of over 2t years The Chairman said Mr. Evans had carried out the duties in a most capable and efficient manner- He had done the work remarkably well, with great integrity and in the interest of the rate- payers. Mr. A. J. Thomas and Mr. T. LI. Jont-s spoke on similar lines. It was stated that Mr. Bevan will commence duties in a few weeks. I INCREASE OF VAGRANTS. The Chairman drew attention to the increase in the number of vagrants relieved, and said it was a most disquieting feature. The number reheved by the Crickhowell Union was the same as Merthyr Tydfil, and there must be something wrong. The late General Booth was quite right in suggesting colonies for tramps. He under- stood several unions had closed down their casual wards. It was not right or fair to then: and other unions. The Master I am afraid, now the war is over, the number of tramps will increase. A Guardian I am afraid we cannot help our- selves in this matter. The Chairman Not at the moment, but the I matter deserves careful consideration. APPOINTMENTS. The Master said that Miss L. Jones had taken up her duties as nurse at the Union I-irrmary. and a letter was read from the Ministry of Health j approving of her appointment. It was stated that Miss R. Parrell, Brvmnywr had commenced her duties as gener cl 'ir_id at the Union Infirmary. Mr. W. G. James said he would propose .t the next meeting tllat the Guardians meet III future at 3.30, instead of 2 o'clock. He thought this time would be more convenient to ever^ne. The Cnairman Meanwhile the members can consider tne matter. -6.
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Peace CarnivaJ.T,c %vi-rer ci the prize | at the I eace Carniv.,1 was Edna He.ih.-v. who _I ,vas E4na whu represented" Victory. ) A, I j Writing Pads and Compendiums, 11 rices from 7-Jd. each. Treasury Note iter Cases, Wallets, all pri«es.—" CJironicl, vmce.