Abergavenny Chronicle

 NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. -I We have received a letter, signed Isaac Show containing a trenchant attack upon a t-ertain tradiug firm in Abergavenny for raising the price of provisions. L For reasons which, we think, must be obvious to the writer we cannot publish the letter.

Abergavenny and District Horticultnral Society. CORRY-'CTlk)N-. -Ile winners in ectlon > cactus dahlias, should read 1st, John Riiiiisey, Llangenny 2nd, p" Morgan, J .lanover; 3rd, J. Evans, I/ianover. In Section 3, Class 59 3rd prize, Mrs. Brookes, Abergavenny. The stall inside the Castle gates for the sale of button- holes, was arranged and presided over by Ir. and Mrs. Hamar, Castle-street, who kmdly handed over the whole of the takings (about 22s.) to the Society.

[ABERGAVENNY & THE WAR. [Town's Splendid Response. A LOCAL CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER CORPS. In both money and men, Abergavenny has responded nobly to Britain's call. Everybody seems anxious to do his or her part, be it little or much, and the town bids fair to be well represented in every branch of the many forms of activity which are being manifested through- out the country. The Gate of Wales will have its representatives on the field of battle, and in the naval conflict, too. We have sent our Territorials to help to guard the coasts of our tight little island the local members of the Gloucester Hussars Yeomanry have gone to do duty elsewhere old Army men have shown themselves anxious to again serve their country, either at home or abroad local ambulance men I have readilv volunteered for the humanitarian work of tending the sick and wounded; National Reservists have quickly responded to the call of I emergency young men have come forward with promptitude and expressed their willingness to ¡ enroll themselves in any defensive force even I older men, with the glint of patriotism in their eyes. are desirous of serving in any capacity in which their services may be of use and large I numbers of people, from the rich down to those more humbly circumstanced, are in a generous spirit putting their hands into their pockets to help to foot the heavy bill of expenditure in relief of distress which will have to be met before peace returns to our shores. There surely breathes not a man with soul so dead as not to be moved with a desire to dojwhat lies within his power to serve his country and his fellow man in these critical times. There is work for ladies, too, and they are showing commendable forethought and willing- ness in rendering those little services at home in the plying of th.: needle which will be greatly appreciated bv the units of our allied troops who may need' them. While women's work lies f, fi, nart at home, there are plenty of local young Indies who are longing for a chance to go out to the scenes of action and to render help as nurses. Some of them would almost give anything to get the chance of being ministering angels to those who fall by the way in fulfilling their sterner tasks. Training, how- ever, is necessary in this as in other things, and those who have knowledge of the work required will naturally be given the preference. At the same time it gives an indication of the spirit of willingness which is abroad and is being dis- played amontr all classes. The success of the work which is to be done at Abergavenny depends, to a great extent, on the directing force, and in this respect the town is well blessed. The Mayor, having perforce to relinquish his chain of office, could not have done a wiser thing than appoint Alderman Wheat ley as his deputy with power to act in his absence. Alderman Wheatley has a genius for organisation and a fund of energy which will be very useful at this trying time, and, with all respect to other townsmen, there is no one upon whom the mantle of the Mayor could more properly have fallen. Alderman Wheatley is a busy man in these days, and needs all the support which the townspeople can give him. The work which he has already done has been carefully planned and well executed. The War Relief Fund. I There was a spirit of generosity manifested at the public meeting called for Monday night to inaugurate a War Relief Fund for the assist- ance of those who are dependent on the men who have gone to serve their country. It is true that +he meeting was not as large as it ought to have been, but those who were present were in earnest. The success of the movement must not be judged by the attendance, however, for there are many people who are ready to help in a practical way with contributions who do not care about attending meetings. A few generous donors had anticipated matters and had already sent in their contributions. The Marquess of Aber- gavennv had sent a cheque for 450, although lie had already contributed (.1,000 to the central fund in London. Mr. Whitehead, who sub- scribed handsomely to the tune of (2), had also given 4 100 to the Newport fund. The Deputy Mayor related the steps he had already taken in his official capacity, and ex- plained the object of. the meeting. Fifteen years ago they had a similar .movement in the town to raise funds in support of the wives and families of those who had gone to serve their country in the Boer War. They did very well then, but he hoped they were going to do very much better I now, because the call was much greater. He appealed to them to give as liberally as they possibly could and to deny themselves so that they might make a mighty effort to show those who had gone out to fight their battles that they appreciated thelr; serVIces and that they were doing their best for those left behind. He ap- pealed to the tradesmen of the town to endeavour to keep down prices, especially the prices of necessities, to the lowest possible margin, because by raising the cost of food they were hitting at the very people they were assembled to help that night. It was a question for consideration whether they were to have a local fund, or to join in with the national fund. He had com- municated with two or three towns as to what they were doing, and the suggestion was that they should formulate a committee and collect as much money as they could and then com- municate with Buckingham Palace, afterwards considering on its merits whether it was ad- visable to limit the fund locally or not. The committee, thev might rest assured, would deal with the matter in a proper spirit and would see that the money reached those for whom it was intended. (Applause). The Town Clerk then read communications and list of donations already received. The Prince's Appeal. The following was the telegram from the Prince of Wales to the layor Earnestly j trust that you will assist my national relief fund by opening subscription list without delay and forwarding results to Buckingham Palace. Please do all that in your power lies to interest those aiiiong whom your influence extends.— Edward P." In enclosing a cheque for /25, Mr. Whitehead, of Linda Visa. wrote The nation is under- going a supreme test from which it will emerge in a manner befitting so great an Empire, and in a way which will astonish the whole world. Each and all of us can and will help, some way and some in another it is no time now to think of self and home comforts. One thought alone is present—our country. A. vital blow has been struck at her honour and fair name, in defence of which the whole might and power the British Empire is rising, and, with the grace of (od, we shall uphold those glorious traditions which arc our proud heritage to-day. England caJls-she shall not call in vain." (Applause). Miss Helen Beveridge, captain of the 1st Abergavenny Troop of Girl Guides, wrote on their behalf If there is anything that they can do, you mav depend on them to do it. If you should be having soup kitchens or anything in that way you may depend upon their support. if there is anything thev can do, will you com- municate with me or with either of the lieuten- ants, Miss Joyce Straker and ).1iss Hilda Day. The girls are young, and, of course, have only just lately joined the troop, so they are not greatly advanced in the work, but I am sure you will find them willing to help in the cause of their country, as patriotism is one of the first lessons taught." (Applause). A letter was also read from Major-General Sir Ivor Herbert, Lord Lieutenant of Monmouth- shire, who wrote :■—■" I have asked Col. Steel to see you with a view to a loca1 committee being formed at Abergavenny for the purpose of registering all those who are willing to serve in His Majestv's Forces. As you are aware, the country has called for 500,000 men, and you will realise that the moral effect both at home and abroad will be very great if that number is forth- coming in the course of a few days. I am con- vinced that Monmouthshire will do her part now, as she has done in the past, and that you will lend the active co-operation of yourself and the Borough Council." Mr. J. O. Marsh wrote that he had great pleasure in sending 10 guineas for the fund and Mr. Cething, in enclosing a cheque for /50, wrote —" Although I am unable to attend your meeting this evening, I shall be very pleased not only to subscribe to any fund you decide to raise, but also to assist you in every possible way in the administration of the same. In these stirring times we must all work together, and as I have no intention of leaving home, I shfll be very pleased to give you all the help I can." (Applause). The Town Clerk was appointed hon. secretary, and Mr. F. R. Britton (borough treasurer) hon. treasurer. On the proposition of Councillor Delafield, it was decided that the committee should consist of the members of the Council, with about 12 outsiders, with power to add to their number. The following were appointed on the committee Mr. J. O. Marsh, the Rev. II. H. Matthew, Rev. J. R. Phillips, Mr. H. Gethin, Mrs. Gattie, Mrs. C. H. G. Martin, Mrs. Bishop, Mr. D. H. James, I Dr. W. D. Steel. Mr. E. II. Bretherton, Mr. John Pricliard, Mrs. Corfield, Mr. 11. C. Steel. Mr. F. Baker Cabh, Father Wray, and ministers of the town. The method of collection was left to the committee. The committee have since decided that the town be divided into wards for collecting purposes, and a number of collecting books will be issued. The following are responsible for the collecting in the different wards, and will appoint their own collectors :Ciiitreff Ward, Major Williams Castle Ward, Mrs. Gattie and Councillor Craham Grofield Ward, Councillor T. A. Delafield and Mr. F. R. Britton Priory Ward, Rev. H. II. Matthew. Mr. E. A. Johnson asked if there was not money left from the South African War Fund which would be available for the purposes of this fund. The Deputy Mayor said there was a sum left at the end of the Boer War, but they had an application from an old soldier who was blind, and the committee decided to give him £ 3 a year. The fund was now exhausted with the exception of /'i 3s., as was shown by the bank book he held in his hand. Mr. H. Lyons said the Conservative Club had decided to give from their club funds a donation of /20. (Applause). That was the first instal- ment. (Applause). An appeal was then made to those present to announce subscriptions, and Mr. John Pricliard remarked that it was best to strike the iron while it was hot. Subscriptions were called out front various parts of the room in rapid succession. For some minutes there were shouts of Put me down for ten guineas," I'll give live," A guinea for me," and so on, and in a very short time the Town Clerk had entered promises of about £ 150, which brought up the total to nearly £ yo. Mr. J. O. Marsh said he had heard the ex- pression first instalment." They were en- gaged in a war of such a character that they did not know how long it might last, and he there- fore hoped that all subscribers would regard their subscription as the first instalment. (Ap- plause). I BRISK RECRUITING. The officers in charge of affairs at the Drill Hall have been busy with recruiting this week. A batch of 87 men was sent on Wednesday to join the 3rd Monmouthshire Battalion, which is now up to full strength. No further recruiting for the Territorials will take place unless va- cancies are created by the Territorials being called upon for foreign service. \Ve understand that practically the whole of the 3rd Battalion have volunteered for service abroad. There are a number of Territorial Reserves doing garrison duty at the Drill Hall, and they are taking part with the National Reserves in drilling in Bailev Park. TOWARDS KITCHENER'S 100,000. I Lt.-Col. W. D. Steel is doing the duty of acting recruiting officer in connection with Lord Kitchener's appeal for an army of 100,000 men for foreign service. A number of recruits have already been forthcoming from the locality, and up to the present they have been sent to Brecon for enlistment. The town is fortunate in having such a capable ofifcer as Col. Steel at the head of affairs. RED CROSS BRANCH FOR ABERGAVENNY. On Wednesday evening the Mayoress (Mrs- J. H. G. Ilariis), who was supported by the Acting Mayor (Alderman Z. Wheatley), presided over a very large gathering of ladies in the Council Chamber. It was decided to join the Red Cross Society, and Mrs. Rees and Mrs. Martin were appointed joint lion, secretaries. the Mayoress being elected lion, treasurer. A large committee was formed and an executive committee was elected. Various parties were arranged for immediate work, and a good sum was contributed in the rooil tor the object named. The Acting Mayor cTPsires to appeal to all women in the town and district to give the movement their support, and subscriptions, large or small, can be sent to either of the officials, to the Acting Mayor or the Town Clerk. Sub- scriptions should be endorsed Red Cross Society." AMBULANCE MEN'S SEND-OFF. I The names of the local Ambulance men who have volunteered for service with the R.A.M.C. are as follows CoTpF Siipi. S. T. Beard, SeTt. U. O. Nieholls, Corpl. J. Oliver, Lance-Corpl. Roberts, Privates J. Harris, J. C. Pritchard, \V. Pugh, A. Cwatkin, C. Hughes, J. O. Mitchell, E. Harvey and W. Maslin. Alderman Wheatley, the Deputy Mayor, in giving them an official send-off on Saturday, said viii!? tllcili an oiii(,i, he felt sure that. whatever they were called upon to do. whether to attend the wounded or feed the sick, either of friend or foe, they would do it with honour to their country and credit to their town. He would like to assure them and those who had already gone to serve their country that those who were left behind would do all that was in their power to assist tho.e who were dependent upon them. Fog signals were discharged as the men de- parted from the L. & N.W. Station. I LADIES PILEASE. NOTE. I 1110Se wno nave uaci experience 111 cutting nut garments, are invited to give their names to Mrs. WJiite, Fairlea Mrs. Heywood, Maise- more or Mrs. Pricliard, Glendower. A com- mittee (working privately) will receive work done on Monday evenings in the old Council Chamber, Town Ilall, at seven o'clock. I

"T" Crickhowell National Reservists to I Organize. Col. R. P. Sandemau, Danypark, presided at a well-attended and enthusiastic meeting at the > Town Hall, Crickhoweli, 0:1 Monday evening, called to consider the question of organizingthe. National Reservists in the district. After several patriotic speeches, it was re- solved with enthusiasm to form the Reservists into companies, and the Chairman, who is a well-known sportsman and a famous shot who some years ago won the St. George's Vase at Bisley, was appointed Commanding Officer, with Ir. l? Iliric (;ordoti, (, Mr. E. Pirie Gordon, Gwern Vale, as his deputy. Mr. A. Beckwith was appointed Quarter Master and Treasurer Mr. T. J. Allen, secretary and the following section commanders :—Crick- howeli. Mr. J. H. Leonard Llangattoek, Mr. T. Bowles; Llangrwvnev, Mr. J. Griffiths; Tretower and Cwmdu, Mr. T. Wargen -and Mn Butters. The Chairman promised a subscription of <5, and said he was prepared to give five rides and a quantity of ammunition. Other gentlemen also promised subscriptions, and Mr. T. f. Allen offered a rifle and 200 rounds of ammunition. It was decided to commence rifle and range practice as early as possible, and as soon as cir- cumstances permit a civilians' corps will be formed. The National Anthem was sung at the close with much fervour.

Parcels for Territorials. Small parcels of underclothing may tIe sent free, by courtesy of the L. & N.W.Ry. Co., to Territorial soldiers of 3rd Monmouthshire Regiment, now Iving at Oswestry. Such parcels to be clearly addressed and sent to the Drill Hall by 9 a.m. on Saturday.

SOUTH OF IRELAND VIA FISHGUARD I HARBOUR & ROSSLARE. __A- 4 The serx-ice to and tram the South or Ireland via Fishguard Harbour and Rosslare has been suspended until further notice. The night boat train has been cancelled in each direction be- tween Paddington and Fishguard Harbour, but the day train will continue to run between Paddington and Swansea, serving Reading. Newport, Cardiff, and the South Wales districts. -A,

THE WAR. I To the Editor of the" Abergavenny Chronicle" I DKAR SIR,—All the Churches of the town having decided to devote the whole of Sunday, the 16th, as a special day of intercession and prayer, and to hand over the whole collections taken during the day to the town fund now- being raised on behalf of the appeal made by the Prince of Wales, I should like to earnestly and prayerfully appeal to everyone who is not en- gaged in necessitous duties to attend these services on that day. Let every church be filled so that we may make one united praver, and raise one united voice in common supplication to Almighty" God, the Ruler of the Universe, in this our hour of need. I should also like to appeal to all Churches in this district to co-operate in this one effort. All donations or collections can be sent to the Town Clerk, the Treasurer, or myself. They will be remitted to the central fund at Bucking- ham Palace. Your in the service of the town. Z. WHEATLEY, 1 (Deputy Mayor). I August 13, I9T4- •

J THE RELIEF FUND. We have received an appeal from Mr. Edwanl Curre, for subscriptions throughout Monmouth- shire in aid of the Prince of Wales's National Relief Fund. The County Council, it seems, are opening a fund for the County, but inasmuch as Abergavenny has started its own fund, the local public should not send their contributions out of the town. It is to be feared that there may be some overlapping by the various authorities. Abergavenny is a borough having control of its own administration, and it is the desire of the Acting Mayor that Abergavenny should have the credit for any sums which may be contributed locally. ♦

The Scope of the Relief Fund. I There appears to be some misunderstanding in regard to the scope of the National Relief Fund. The fund has been inaugurated for the relief of distress caused by the war, but it seems now that it is only intended to benetit the dependants of those who have gone to serve their country. While this is a very praise- worthy object, it must not be forgotten that there will be a good deal of distress caused in our town in consequence of the war which will not come within the scope of the fund. Families who have breadwinners on service will get some payment from Government sources, but those who are thrown out of work will, in many cases have no source of income. It is undoubtedly the desire of the public that all legitimate distress should be relieved, and it is a question for the local committee to consider how the difficulty can be got over. It may necessitate the opening of a separate fund, but something should be done for those who are faced with starvation, and who do not come within the scope of the fund. The Acting Mayor is fully alive to the situation, and will no doubt do what he can in the matter.

A CIVILIAN-VOLUNTEER CORPS. I Recruiting for the civilian volunteer corps I which has been inaugurated at Abergavenny took place at the J-irni iian net ween the hours of 7 and I) on Thursday evening. The Acting Mavor (Alderman Wheatley) is the nominal head of the force, and Lt.-Col. W. n. Steel, V.D, D.L., will be in command. Other officers of the corps will include Col. Morrall and Major W. Williams. There was a constant stream of local residents of all classes anxious to take their part in local defence, if necessary, or to do an v little service, which they may be called upon to do. The enrolments were made according to wards, and the four wards of the town will each have its company. This method will probably produce a healthy rivalry as to which ward can produce the smartest turn out. Each volunteer had to enter on a form his name, address, occupa- tion and age, and to state whether he was a cyclist or motor cyclist or had any previous military or similar experience. The pledge which had to be signed was as folows :—" I, the undersigned, do hereby pledge myself to faith- fully carry out the duties as a member of the above corps, to the best of my judgment and ability, for the protection and good government of this borough, and obey the lawful orders of the responsible officers appointed for that pur- pose." it is the intention to select the non- commissioned officers at the first drill, which will take place at 8 o'clock on Monday night at the Market Hall. Major Williams will attend at the Drill Hall on Saturday evening, from () to 8 o'clock, for the purpose of enrolling further names. The Acting Mayor hopes that the new force will turn up in strength to accompany him and the members of the Town Council to the official services on Sunday at St. Mary's Church and the street Baptist Church. It is expected that drills will take place about once a week.

WAR RELIEF FUND. I LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS. I s- d- The Most Noble The Marquess of d'l AI)et-ga-enliy, '50 0 o M?r.Herhert(?ethin? 50 o 01 Mr. A. V. Whitehead 25 o o Mr. C. O. Cotton. 25 o o "Mr. H. Gething (211( donation) 20 o o The Abergavenny Conservative Club 20 o 0 Mr. J. O. larsh 10 10 o Rev. H. H. Matthew 10 10 0 Col. W. D. Steel TO 10 o Mr. D. Howell James 10 10 o Mr. E. A. Johnson 10 10 o Dr. Glendinning 10 10 o Mrs. Rosher 1000 Dr. W. S. Tresawna 10 o o Mr. F. Baker-Gabh 10 0 0 Abergavenny Chronicle 5 5 o Mr. John Pricliard 5 5° Messrs. J. G. Thomas Sons 550 Mr. W. Nieholls 5 5 o Mr. Lewis Morgan Mr. F. R. Hobbcs r, z (I Councillor S. J, R Uf her. 5 o Mr. E. H. Bretherton 5 5 0 Mr. C. C. Heywood 0 Mr. C. H. O'Neill Baker 500 Dr. E. P. Humphrey 500 Major Williams (40 The Deputy Mayor (Aid. Wlieatlev).. 0 Councillor T. A. Delafield 3 3 0 Messrs. Allcott &: Wilson 1 3 0 Mr. Harry Lyons 1 3 0 )[r. T. D. Lewis. ) 3 0 Mr. F. R. Britton 300 Col. Morrall 2 10 o Mrs. Morrall 210 0 Mr. F. Miles 2 2 0 Rev. T. R. Phillips Mr. H. Hudson Evans 220 Mr. Isaac George 2 2 0 Mrs. F. R. Brit lon 2 () 0 I Mr. Wm. H. Hop wood 2 2 0 Mr. li. L. Greenfield x 1 o 11. Dollivile 1 i o Mrs. Walter Norris, The Hall 110 Mr. Sam. B. Davies i 1 o 1 ?  R." I t 0 Mr. Wm. Rosser 1.10 Mr. Harold Pegler I i o Mr. John Jackson I t o Mr. J. A. Evans I I o Mr. J. II. Farquliar I 1 o Mr. John Duck [ 1 o Miss Meadows TOO Miss Meadow's Staff 086 urse Garditwr o 10 o Total E394 3 6 Note.—The Marquess of Abergavenny has generously subscribed the sum of /i,ooo direct to the Prince of Wales Fund. Donations may be sent, to Z. WHEATLEY. DKITTY MAYOR. WM. H. HOPWOOD, TOWN* CI.KKK. I F. R. BRITTON, HON. TRKASURKU. I +-

I Abergavenny Union. I I TH E GUARDIANS ([require an unmarried I — Man, of good physique, to act as Porter at the Workhouse temporarily during the absence as Army Reservist of the present Porter He must be able to record the necessary entries, superintend and control the casuals, and assist t-ie Master in carrying out the Way-ticket system. in respect to vagrants. The salary will be at the rate of {N os. od. per annum, with residential accommodation (no beer) and the appointment will be made subject to the provisions of the Poor Law Officers' Superannuation Act 1896, and the National Insurance Act 1911. Applications, in candidates' own handwritings, stating age and present occupation, and accom- panied. bv two testimonials, to be sent to me at my Office, on or before the 20th day of August iiistant. The person appointed must enter upon his duties at once. Dated this 7th day of August, 1914. I W. H. P. SCANLON, Clerk to the Guardians. Poor Law Union Offices, Monk Street, Abergavenny.

Crickhowell Agricultural Show and Floral Fete is postponed for this year owing to the War. Gentleman's Residence (OLD COURT) TO LET Occupied for several years by the late Col. Church. Apply, Gwatkin Bros., Abergavenny.

J THANKS. I To the Editor of the 11 Abergavenny Chronicle" DKAU SIR,—I shall feel greatly obliged if you will allow me, through the medium of your valuable paper, to return thanks to Mr. T. C. Cule and the Abergavenny Cricket Cltil) for the trouble they took in making my recent benefit match a success. Also may I express my thanks to all kind friends who rallied round me for the occasion. Yours truly. FRED HALL. I 12 King-st., Abergavenny, August 12, 1914.

PROPOSED DIVISION OF THE ABER- I ABERGAVENNY UNION. To the Editor of the Abergavenny Chronicle." I SIR,—Mr. J. Prichard has given notice of a motion to separate Abergavenny from the Blaenavon District for Poor Law purposes. This is the revival of an old scheme by a new member, and I suppose we shall have to listen for hours to the old arguments on a subject which has been threshed out over and over again. Briefly, Mr. Prichard's case is this Blaenavon contributes the smaller proportion of rates and the larger number of paupers, and by separating from Blaenavon, Abergavenny will have the larger proportion of the rates and the smaller number of paupers. In other words, the poorer section of the community is to be made poorer still, in order that their more fortunate parish- ioners may benefit thereby. Mr. Prichard may be personally disinterested in this proposal, but it is based on parochial selfishness, and is suicidal at that. A division of the Union means that two work- houses will be necessary, with two administra- tive departments, whereby, both as to capital and upkeep, the initial cost will be nearly doubled. It is well known, and can be verified, that owing to capital and administrative charges, the cost per bed of running a small workhouse is extremely high but if the number of beds is doubled, the extra maintenance is scarcely appreciable per bed, as the capital and ad- ministrative charges remain practically the same. A separate establishment would mean a heaw burthen for Blaenavon, and for Abergavenny it would cost nearly as much as under the present arrangement, minus any monetary contribution from Blaenavon. I do not think we need waste much time in further discussion, as it is quite certain that the Local Government Board will never sanction a scheme which is commercially immoral and economically unsound. Yours faithfullv. A" GUARDIAN. Abergavenny, Aug. 13, 1914.

AN APPEAL TO PUBLICANS. To the Editor of the Abergavenny Chronicle." ])E.R SIR,-I have received the following letter. Will you kindly publish same ? To the Acting-Mayor (Alderman Wheatley). Dear Sir,—As the oldest licence-holder in Abergavenny, may I be permitted to make a humble appeal to every publican of this town (hotel proprietors, and those who have retired included) to contribute a certain sum weekly, however small, towards the relief fund which is being raised for the families whose bread- winners have so nobly responded to the call ? I am giving 10s. per wek, until the war is ended. Should others decide to give more, I shall be pleased to do the same. I think this will be the best method of contributing, as small weekly sums will not be missed so much as one large amount, and the dependent families will be buoyed up with the assurance that the fund will not become exhausted. By doing all we can at home, we are cheering our fellow townsmen at the front with the thought that we are not failing in our duty- to succour and help the dear ones they left behind. I enclose ios., 1st week's contribution. Yours faithfully, Joll-, DKNXTCK, Beaufort Arms. I shall be pleased, with your permission, to submit weekly the amount received for the above, if you will kindiv insert it under the heading of Publicans' Weekly Fund." Your verv truly. Z. WHEATLEY, I (Deputy Mayor).

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS- DEATHS. HUNTER.—At Johannesburg^, Africa, on the 14th July, Herbert Morgan Hunter, aged 44, .)th son of the late Mr. Robert Hunter, of Mount Pleasant, Llanddewi Rhydderch. IX MEMORIAM. In Ever Loving Memory of Esther Watkins. of oo, Ross-road, Abergavenny, who passed away on August 13th, IQI A bitter grief, a shock severe, To part with one we loved so dear Our loss is great, we'll not complain. But hope in heaven to meet again. From her loving Husband and Children. -¿_

CRICKET. 1_\BI.m.co\ \l'XYTi-ICRD;\ VS Y. ABER- GAVH?XY SHOP ASSISTANTS. The meeting ot these old rivals on the town ground on Thursday resulted in an easy victory for the Thursday team. J. Jonathan and E. Woodhead batted capitally for the Thursdays, for whom Wildblood took four wickets for nine and Griffiths six for 42. For the Shop Assistants j Howells took four for 17 and White four for .42. Scores :— Abergavenny Thursdays.—A. Jonathan b Eraser 3 J. Jonathan c White b Howells 34 ( Rev. C. Wildblood b White 4 E. Woodhead b b Howclls 13 A. M. Clillliii-e c Robinson b Howells o Rev. H. 13. Jones 1) White 44 A. Griffiths b Howells o c. n. L ovr] b White 1 M. Jones b White 0; Woodeson not out 1< W. ( till b Eraser 3 extras -to-Total 1.)1. -II)er,aN, eiiiiv Shop Assistants.- J. Reddick b Wildblood 3 J. Horwood b Wildblood 3 1). Busher h Griffiths 16 F. Groves b Wildblood 4 R. Howell c Gill b Wildblood o L. Eraser c Jones b Griiffths iS R. Wintle c Wildblood b Griffiths 12 W. White b Griffiths 3 E. Robin- son, b Griffiths i S. Lambert b Griffiths o E. Bush not out 5 extras 2-Tocal 68. +

Abergavenny Horse Show Abandoned. It has been decided to abandon the holding of the Abergavenny Horse Show for this year, and a genera1 meeting of the members is to he I held on Tuesday week, the 25th, to consider the I question of subscriptions, etc. The root crop I competitions will take place as usual in October.

I fax Thesuccess I CCAALLVVIINNG G largelIy de. pen d t 00 thhe rea d d inne-ss with which j^B   emergencies can be met. At any time dt&cu)t!e* /?? wit# *nd lost of v?f ua ble stock cccuf./??? ^^fcNwhich could easily have been prevented reliable remedies bad bees aat t han d NO PROGRESSIVE FARMER H can afford to be without a supply H H of Day, Son & Hewitt's ■ HI Animal Medicines, their value I el has been proved again and again. H B5 Here are 4 that are absolutely essential w RED DRENCH.—For "Cleansing" HS Cows and Ewes, Loss of Cud. 89 Price—(Ewes) 3/6 per doz. Packets. H Ira (Cows) 13/- per doz. Sold also in H EH Tins. 12/- and 231. each. GASEOUS FLU I D.-For Chills. Hoven. I H General Debility. 20/- per dpi. Both. H e HEM I CA L EXTRACT.-An MB Embrocation for anointing after MB Parturition. 2/6 and 3/6 per Bottle. I H CURDOLIX.-For Scour or Diarrhoea, t White or Green Skit, &c. 2/- and 4/- per Bottle; Quart Tin, 7/6. Mf Send P.c. for Lea/let 200. and full particulars:

J CRICKHOWELL. CRICKKT.—The Crickhoweli Club's match with Brecon Town on Saturday, at Crickhoweli, was postponed. LOCAL SrccKSS.—Mr. C. H. Davies. Ponthir Nursery, near Caerleon, late head gardener at Peterstone Court, Brecon, and son of Mr. John Davies, The Oreen, Crickhoweli, won the golcl medal offered to the trade for the best miscel- laneous collection of flowers, fruit and veget- ables at the Flower Show recently held in Pontypodl Park. Mr. Charlie Davies, as he is I best known to many of his friends in this dis- trict, will be remembered as one of the bess- forwards ever turned out by the Crickhoweli Rugby Club. He is well known in horticultural I circles.

Crickhowell and the War. 'T'I.. ine war is the daily topic in Crickhoweli and district, and little else is thought of. The latest news is anxiously awaited, and there is a rush for the evening papers. At first there was a tendency to rush to shops for supplies, but the demand is now quite normal, and although provisions have naturally increased in price, there has been no inclination to take advantage of the extraordinary circumstances. Still, it cannot he too emphatically statedthat there is no need for panic. The Crickhoweli Territorial have now reached full .strength. and the recruiting in this district for various branches of the forces has been re- markable, especially in the outlying villages and hamlets. Many local residents have sons and relatives in the Army and Navy. The eldest son of the Lord Lieutenant, Lord Clannsk, the Hon. Wilfred Russell Bailev, is in the (Grenadier Guards, and the youngest son, the Hon. Mike Bailej, is on H.M.S. Arganaut," believed to be in the Mediterranean. A brother of Lord Glanusk, Major the Hon. \V. Bailey, was in Dublin last week. Commander John Cole- Hamilton,-a brother of the Rector of Llan- gattock. has joined the Navy and Lieut. Salt. a son ot Nr tsnirlev halt, Ghnaes, has rejoined his ship. Mr. \V. A. Davies, son of Mr. R. H. A. Davies, and captain of the Crickhoweli Rugby XV., has joined the Hon. Artillery Company, and the list may well he extended. In the churches on Sunday, references were made to the war between the nations, and earnest prayers offered. As far as can be ascertained, a sub-committe will probably be formed in connection with the County War Fund, to which Lord Glanusk has subscribed 1:'=;00. and already a committee in connection with the Soldiers' and Sailors' Association has met. Lord Glanusk. who has declared his intention of joining his Battalion, the 1st Brecknockshire Regt., as soon as the inury to Lis leg permits, has issued a characteristic series of Don'ts," in which the following appear :—" Don't be cock-a-hoop about successes Don't be rude to German residents"; Don't believe panicky posters and headlines Don't spout about hating Germany, but instead help your country", and there are requests not to hoard up provisions and gold and not to restrict credit. A number of ladies attached to the Red Cross Nursing Association have volunteered for service, and the local Scouts are, as becomes their motto, willing and ready. -_u

Abergavenny Troop Girl Guides. AH Guides 1 to parade at 3 p.m. prompt. An address on Patriotism, and how the Guides can help," by Alderman Wlieatlev. I AL

THE WAR. BRITAIN'S SECRET MOVEMENTS. Nothing, so far, is known of the. movements of Great Britain on land or sea. The secret is heing admirahly maintained. The expedition- ary force may have been already landed. Ports- mÓllth is entrenched and tenced in by barbed wire, and the most rigorous surveillance is exercised with regard to all persons who leave or enter the place. That some action is taking place in the North Sea seems certain, heavy firing at sea being distinctly heard on the East Coast. From abroad we hear that the contending armies are within striking distance, and may be involved at any moment. The development of events in the East is being watched with the keenest interest, but the same policy of secrecy to b,: I)y and precaution appears to be observed by Austria and Russia.. GERMANS HELD AT BAY. BELGIAN GUNNERS' REMARKABLE ACCURACY. The troops of Little Belgium are still more than holding their own against all the onslaught of the German invaders. In order to try to break through the force which bars the way to Brussels, 5,000 German cavalry, supported h:, horse artillery and machine gnns, made a sudden dash upon the villages of Diest and Haelen. From behind a barricade of farm wagons, how- ever, Belgian machinc guns poured a murderous fire upon them. The carnage was awful, and though the survivors fought desperately from behind a rampart of dead horses and men, they were soon all killed or wounded or put to flight. Yesterday there was another sharp encounter north of Namur, and again the Germans were repulsed with heavy loss. Heavy siege guns had been brought up by the invaders with the object of demolishing the Liege forts, hut it is declared that every gun has been put out of action by the astonishing accnsacv of the fire from the forts. The first battle of the war has yet to come, though it cannot now be long delayed. These German attacks are mere ieconnaissances in fo.ce, conducted bv the German cavalry with the support of small parties of infantry and held and machine gnus. The first great battle of the war will take place in the Belgian plain and along the valley of the Meu:e. When that battle occurs -it has not yet I)egllll--enorill oil-, forces will be engaged probably a million men on either s ide. It will be the greatest battle in the history of the world, probably a million men on either s de. It w 11 be the greatest battle in the history of the world, and perhaps the most sanguinary. The advance of the Germans seems to have been more rapid than was anticipated some days ago. In the German mind there is present the urgent necessity of bringing the contest with France to a rapid decision before the growing pressure of Russia on their eastern frontier has I to be countered. -+- +

Young Engineer's Success.-Ir. George IT. Workman Clifford, son of Mr. George Clifford, who is auditor to the Great Western Railway (Birmingham district) has just graduated as Bachelor of Science (Engineering) from the Birmingham University. Mr. G. H. W. Clifford was born at Truro 31st January, 1893, and educated at Solihull Grammar School 1 <K>-| iqoS, where he obtained prizes in 1904 and TO(II for general work, classics, modern languages, drawing and French. In 1900 he was awarded tenable for two years, and in 1907 passed the Cambridge Local (Junior) Examination with honours and distinction in French. Teaving Solihull School in IYOS he studied privately during 1900 for matriculation at the University of London, and passed in the First Division' January/iyro, being one of four in the Midlands and of eighty-six in all England so placed. In the interval between this and his entrance, October, 1910, at the University of Birmingham, he attended the Municipal Tech- nical School, and there secured a first-class certificate in applied mechanics, and was also awarded the Birmingham Mechanical Engineer- ing Society's prize for pattern making (1st stage) which he took in the shape of mathematical books. At the University of Birmingham lojo- 1914 Mr. Clifford took the mechanical engineer- ing course, and graduated this year as before- mentioned. His favourite engineering study is locomotive work and design. He is the grandson of Mr. Workman, who was in business for many years as an ironmonger at 65, Frogmore-street, Abergavennv. ♦

I German Charged at Abergavenny. Resided at Cardiff for 20 Years. At a special Police Court at Abergavenny to-day (Friday) Alfred Petter, a German, of Cardiff, was charged with being an alien in a prohibited area without a permit, as required by the Order in Council recently isssued. It appeared that the defendant, who has been, resident at Cardiff as a stationer for about 20 years and is married to an English woman, was requested by the Cardiff police to leave the city, lie reported himself to the police at Aberga- venny, and under regulations they had 110 alternative but to take him'in charge. He was ordered to report himself forthwith at Hereford, which is not a prohibited area.

BLACK LIST J 31r. Edwin Poster r How would it he to let it be known that the names would be published and proceedings would be taken if they did not pay. lr. E. H. Bretherton Have we a. right to publish people's names ? Mr. Kdwin Foster Thev ought to be exposed. Mr. Brethcrton; If I owe anybody money, have they a right to publish my name ? The Chairman said they had published the names of those who were guarantors, and if they of t"lose w h o, lia( i (-on- now published the names of those who had con- tributed and left the public to find out one from the other, the effect would be produced. Mr. W. I,. Thomas What will you do if they still refuse to pav ? Mr. James sa/d there would be only few people who would know who had not paid. The fact that ten or twelve were committeemen made the fact much worse. The Chairman We had better communicate with them a train and see what can be done. Mr. Thomas (looking at the list) I see one of "the magistrates has not paid his guarantee. The Chairman suggested that if eyeryone would do his best to get at those who had not paid. some good might result. A discussion took place in regard to publishing the accounts, and the Chairman remarked that 'they were not likelv to raise the deficiency without publishing the accounts. It might arouse some of the latent interest. Mr. E. H. Bretherton proposed that a further Urgent application be made to the defaulting guarantors to pay up the amount demanded from them. The Chairman said they had first to settle the question of the publication of the accounts Mr. John Owen proposed that they defer the Publication of the accounts until an effort had been made to obtain subscriptions from those who had failed to pay. He was going to suggest that thev should fine] exactly what proportion was dlie from all the guarantors, whether they were subscribers or not, and appoint a capable Person to call on every one, and give him a small commission for collecting the money. He be- lieved that all whose names were on the bond Were prepared to pay their share, so long as every member was treated alike. It would Work out at a very small sum. Eventually it was decided to combine the two resolutions, to make another appeal and to defer the publishing of the accounts, and it was agreed to fix the time limit at two months. Councillor P. Telford proposed that the question be referred back to the Finance Com- mittee. The Chairman suggested that they should be given more mandatory power, and should be requested to take the necessary steps to make up the deficiency. Mr. S. B. Davies seconded, and it was carried. Sir Ivor Herbert then left the meeting, and was accorded a heartv vote of thanks for pre- siding. REPLY TO CRITICISMS. The General Secretary then read his report, as follows I It is now twelve months since the holding of the Eisteddfod. it is not necessary lor me to refer to the events of that week it is sufficient to know that the festival was universally ac- claimed as one of the finest ever held since the institution of the national gathering. My re- port will be restricted to matters that have transpired since, and to take this, the first opportunity of replying to the comments made from time to time relative to the delay in publish- ing the accounts. Such comments emanated from the Press and members of Committees, and may be summarised as follows 1. That a meeting of the Executi ve should have been con- vened before the Finance Committee were asked to consider the accounts. 2. That the delay in publishing the accounts was unprecedented, this comment having been made within four Months of the Eisteddfod. In reply to the hrst criticism, it was within the power of members of the Executive Committee to send in a notice of motion requiring a meeting to be convened. As my capacity was entirely administrative, mv duty subsequent to the Eisteddfod was restricted to assisting the Hon. Treasurer, leaving him free to adopt the course of action he deemed ex- pedient. You will have learnt from the report. of the Finance Committee the benefits that had accrued from the policy adopted. Such com- ments were reported to the Finance Committee, who considered it was their duty and well within their powers, as the Executive Committee had previously sanctioned the expenditure of the various committees as set fo-th in the estimates submitted to the last meeting, to proceed with the passing and payment of the accounts, to complete such accounts as far as lay in their power, to reduce the deficiency to the lowest possible amount, and to arrange for the accounts to be audited. In regard to the second point, the informa- tion upon which the I'ress correspondent based his remarks was incorrect. It was not deemed advisable to refute such statements at the time, but on referring to the records of Eisteddfodau held during the past. few years, it will be found that the accounts of the Mountain Ash Eistedd- fod held in 1905 were not published until May, 1007, and that those of the Swansea Eisteddfod Ileld ill 1907 were not published until May 1909. Both of these committees had to experience difficulties, and consequently two years elapsed between the holding of the Eisteddfod and the publication of the accounts. Our difficulties have been quite as .great, but the dslay :'s con- siderably less. Even in years subsequent to those mentioned, where the Eisteddfodau have resulted in a surplus, and the difficulties and additional work which we have had to encounter was thus avoided, periods of from seven to ten months elapsed between the holding of the Eisteddfod and the audit of the accounts. I do not wish to anticipate the remarks of the Hon. Treasurer with reference to the accounts, but there are a few items that I desire to refer to. It will be found that the subscrip- tion list totals to the largest amount on record, thanks to the untiring zeal of the Hon. Treasurer. The financial failure of the concerts was a regretable feature. These concerts cost ?700, but the takings were only a little over ?-;oo. The large subscription list and the heavy choral and other entries which accounted for the bulk of the gate money are the saving features on the receipts side. Reviewing the expenditure, it will be observed that with the exception ofthe Pageant Committee, the amounts expended are within the estimates. It is not necessary that I should remind you of the difficulties that beset several of the committees, which necessitated a larger expenditure than was at first contem- plated,the protection of the pavilion from Suffragettes the augmenting of the Eisteddfod -choir and the fact that the majority of the staff had to be remunerated were facts not originally contemplated. In conclusion, I should like to express my sincere personal thanks to the Hon. Secretaries of the Sub-Committees, especially to Mr. Searle and Mr. Rosser for their assistance, and to the Hon. Treasurer, whose untiring strict super- vision and assistance, consistent support and guidance, constituted an encouraging factor in the difficult and exhausting work of organzatiion and administration. No treasurer ever entered more whole-heartedly into an undertaking or accepted its serious responsibilities more readily than Ifr. James." Mr. D. H. James said they had now heard another version of the delay. He thought it was distinctly unfair that people who had worked their very best should be criticised in this maimer in unsigned contributions to the Press. He made his protest now, and would do so on any future occasion when in the columns of newspapers people were attacked who were trying to do their duty. Mr. Edwin Foster said they ought to con- gratulate the officers on the way the business had been conducted. The meeting then came to an end.