Abergavenny Chronicle

I Abergavenny Licensed Victuallers As-I sociation. A very pleasing little function took place at the offices of Messrs. Tomkins & Chadwick, auctioneers, on Saturday last, when the members of the Association presented Mr. Chadwick, their hon. sec., with a beautiful piece of Sheffield plate on the occasion of his forthcoming marriage. Mr. Stocken, the president of the Association said that they could not let Mr. Chadwick get married without showing their appreciation of his services, and lie hoped Mr. and Mrs. Chad- wick would accept the present with the members' best wishes, and lie wished them every success in their future new life. Mr. Chadwick, in responding, said that he did I a good deal of public speaking, but had to admit that he felt very touched with the manner in which the members had shown their appreciation of his services. It showed that he was not for- gotten, and he would treasure the present as one of the nicest gifts he had received, and he thanked them from the bottom of his heart.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. BIRTH. PRITCHARD.-Oll 27th Jttly, at Pembroke Villa, Merthyr-road, the wife of Mr. Alfred Pritchard, of a daughter. MARRIAGE. FRIEND-HERBERT.-On July 29th, 1914, at Holy Trinity Church, Abergavenny, by the Rev. J. Stanley Davies, B.A., Harry, third son of Mr. G. Friend, of Aberavon, to Zeta Leonora eldest daughter of the late Mr. John George Herbert, of Crickhowell, and of Mrs. J. Storey, Market Tavern, Abergavcnny. DEATHS. MORRIS.—On July 24th, at Chapel House. Llanfoist, John Morris, late engineman L. & N.W.Rly., aged 68. ROWLANDS.—On the 24th July, at The Poplars, Mardy. Abergavenny, Edward Row- lands (late of Blackwood), aged 52 years. WHITCOMBE.—On July 23rd, at 42, Stanhope- street, Abergavenny, Reginald John Whit- combe, aged 28 years. His end was peace.

I ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL- I The annual general meeting of the Aberga- venny Rangers Association Football Club was held at the Black Lion Hotel on Thursday evening, last week. Mr. A. A. Reynolds (chair- man) presided over a good attendance. Mr. Chris. Miles (hon. sec.) in his annual report stated that the past season had been the most successful, both financially and from a playing point of view, they had had since the Club was formed in IgIO. They started the season 18s. in debt, and finished with (3 16s. 5d. in hand. The amount subscribed by the patrons was 1-7 2S. 6d., their chief subscribers bein" Mr. A. A. Reynolds ios., Mrs. Gameson ios. "'6d., Mr. J. Morris 10s. 6d., Mr. R. Baker- Gabb los Mr. C. H. G. Martin ios., Mr. F. Baker-Gabb ios., Mr. E. H. Attwood ios. 6d. The gate money realised 112 10s. ixkl., and the total receipts were £ 21 5s. lold. 'file total ex- penses were /17 9s. Sd., thus leaving a balance in hand of £3 16s. Sd. They had played 29 matches, won 23, drawn 6, and lost none. (Ap- plause). They scored 85 goals against 15. (Applause). In the North Monmouthshire League they played 14 matches, and of this number ten were won and four drawn, 39 goals being scored against 10. They scored 24 points out of a possible 28, and finished one point ahead of Pontypool, thus winning the championship of the league. (Applause). The remaining 15 matches were friendlies, and of these they won 13 and drew two, scoring 46 goals against 5. Fred Didcote headed the list of goal scorers with 22 goals and R. Walters came a good second with 21 goals. R. AVinney came next with 10, W. Didcote scored Cl, R. Didcote 5, G. Coles 3, J. Reynolds 3, and E. Jackson 3. The highest scores put up were 10 goals against Abertillery Primitives, 7 against Abersvchan, 6 against Biaenavon, and 5 each against Machen and/Gil- wern. During the brief life of the second team they played three matches, won two and lost one, scoring 16 goals against three, and in beating Cwmbran Rovers by II goals to nil they put up a local record for the season. The report was adopted. On the proposition of Mr. J. Farmer, seconded by Mr, R. Walters, it was decided to enter the North Monmouthshire League for the ensuing season and on the proposition of Mr. C. Miles, seconded by Mr. J. Farmer, Mr. A. A. Reynolds was re-appointed chairman, by acclamation. There were five nominations for the position of captain, and on the ballot being taken Mr. G. Coles was elected. The Chairman said the Club would be making a great mistake if they did not re-appoint Mr. C. Miles as hon. sec. They could not find a better secretary in Abergavenny. He had done his work well, and had worked like a Trojan to keep the club going. In addition to that, he had kept the ball out many a time when their opponents looked like scoring. (Applause). On the proposition of Mr. R. Didcot, seconded by Mr. Ceo. Coles, Mr. Miles was unanimously elected. Mr. Miles, in returning thanks, said that much of their success last season was due to the fact that they were all pals, both on and off the field. (Applause) The Chairman suggested that it would be more convenient if the position of hon. treasurer was combined with that of hon. secretary, and on the proposition of Mr. J. Farmer, seconded by Mr- J. Good, Mr. Miles was elected to this position. The following were appointed on the com mittee :—Messrs. Alf. Graham, Edmund Jenkins, A. T. Kyle, J. Walters, E. Winney, W. Brown, and F. Watkins. It was decided that the membership fee be is. 6d., and also that a second team be runnext season, the captain and vice-captain to be elected later. Mr. Alf. Graham, on behalf of the team and other subscribers, presented to the Chairman a photograph, in oak frame, of the team with the medals of the North Monmouthshire League. He said it was a small token of esteem in recog- nition of the services rendered by Mr. Reynolds to the club, and he hoped it would serve to remind him of the happy times lie had spent among the good sports who played football in a clean and straightforward way. (Applause). The Chairman, in returning thanks, said he appreciated the gift more than if they had given him a large sum of money. He was proud of having helped to control the boys through the season in which they won the medals. (Ap- plause). He hoped the Park Rangers would go 011 for many years with as much success as they had achieved during the past season. (Applause). Mr. J. Farmer, captain of the team last season, presented a similar gift to Mrs. Gameson, the hostess of the Black Lion Hotel, in recognition of the interest she had taken in the club and all she had done towards making the headquarters comfortable. Mrs. Gameson returned thanks. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Secretary for his services during the past season, and also to the Chairman for presiding.

Music.—At the recent examination held by the Associated Board of the Royal College and Royal Academy, the following candidates were successful in gaining certificates :—Pianoforte playing—Lower Division, Miss Mary Lloydd Elementary, Miss Gwyneth Jones; Primary, Miss Gwyneth Dodd. Violin (Elementary Di- vision), Master Arthur Brightling. The four candidates are pupils of the White Sisters, St. Michael's Convent, Abergavenny.

I WEDDING. I CHADWICK—G WYNNE-J ONES. A very popular wedding was solemnised at Devynock Parish Church on Tuesday afternoon, the contracting parties being Miss Ida Florence Muriel Gwynne-Jones, second daughter of Dr. W. R. Jones (coroner for South Breconshire) and Mrs. W. R. Jones, Bronwysg, Sennybridge, and grand-daughter of the late Dr. James Williams, J.P., V.D., D.L., and Mr. William Morgan Chadwick, Abergavenny, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Chadwick, Kidderminster The wedding created considerable interest in the villages of Devynock and. Sennybridge, and there was much evidence of the popularity of the bride in the generous displa-o of bunting, etc., everywhere. The church had been beautifully7 decorated for the occasion by the Misses Margaret and Sybil Davies, Devynock Vicarage, assisted by a number of friends, and there was a large and fashionable congregation to witness the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. D. Davies, vicar of Devynock, the Rev. J. R. Jones, Dafen (uncle of the bride), the Rev. A. Garnons Wil- liams (Uwyncyntefin), and Rev. A. Evans, rector of Neatli. While the guests awaited the arrival of the bride, the organist (Miss Powell) played the Bridal March," and as the bride entered the hymn Lead us, Heavenly Father, Lead us" was sung. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a robe of ivory satin charmeuse trimmed with silver embroidery, with overdress of ninon and a full court train trimmed with silver embroidery. Her veil was of old Camckmacross lace with white heather and myrtle. She carried a handsome sheaf of Harissii lilies and white heather, and wore a diamond and platinum corsage spray, the gifts of the bridegroom, also a platinum and diamond brooch the gift of Mrs. and Miss Davies (Devy- nock vicarage). The bridesmaids were Miss Hilda Gwynne- Jones (sister of the bride), Miss Margaret Chad- wick (sister of the bridegroom), Miss Sybil Davies (Devynock), and Miss Gardner (Stone- house), who wore dainty dresses of pale pink silk tulle, with flounces of cream lace and tulle, shoes and stockings to match. Their hats were of pale pink flowered ninon and pink feathers. They were gold brooches with a square of pearls, and carried early Victorian bouquets of del- phiniums, the gifts of the bridegroom. The train bearers were Master Arnott Hughes (nephew of the bride and son of Dr. and Mrs. D. M. Hughes, Blackwood), and Master William Daniel (son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel, Crynant, Neath), who looked sweet in long white satin trousers and silk blouses trimmed with Irish crochet. They had gold safety-pin brooches, the gifts of the bride. The best man was Air. Gerald Chadwick, brother of the bridegroom, and the groomsmen were Air. R. L. Baker, Abergavenny, and Dr. James Richards, Birmingham. Airs. W. R. Jones (mother of the bride) wore a lovely gown of ash blue cloth and black sash with hat to match, and Mrs. Chadwick (mother of the bridegroom), wore a handsome dress of shot mauve taffeta silk with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of deep red roses. The service throughout was choral. The choir sang the 67th Psalm. At the conclusion of the ceremony the hymn How welcome was the call was sweetly sung, and as the bridal party left the church Miss Powell played the Wedding Alarcli." Air. D. Powell played during the service. When the bride and bridegroom left the church they were greeted with showers of rice and confetti, and a merry peal was rung on the church bells. Afterwards a reception was held at Bronwysg, the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Jones, when there was a large number of guests. Luncheon was provided in a marquee erected on the grounds, the caterers being Messrs. J. Williams and Co., Brecon. The wedding cake, which was very much admired, was supplied by Mr. E. J. John- son, Sennybridge. The wedding party were photographed by Air. J. Clark, Brecon, and later Mr. and Mrs. Chad- wick motored to Llandovery en route for Scot- land, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride travelled in a manderline blue satin dress, with floral ninon trimmings and cavalier cape lined with floral ninon to match dress, and had a hat trimmed with purple and green grapes. LIST OF PRESENTS. I Bride to Bridegroom, gold cigarette case. Bridegroom to Bride, diamond and platinum corsage spray and antique silver and enamel jewel box. Father of bride, cheque. Alother of bride, household linen, oak chest and antique silver Rockingham tea service. Father of bridegroom, cheque. Mother of bridegroom, Worcester dinner service and salad plates, morning tea service, Worces- ter ware, silver candelabra. Miss H. Gwynne-Jones, sister of bride, crocodile dressing case with silver fittings. To bridegroom, dining room chairs. Dr. and Airs. Hughes (sister and brother-in-law of bride), cheque. Mr. and Mrs. Thwaites Ritchie, sister and brother-in-law of bride), cheque. Mr. and Airs. J. F. Chadwick (sister and brother- in-law of bride and bridegroom), silver fruit stand with hanging baskets. Air. and Mrs. R. Branston (sister of bridegroom) case of silver salts, peppers and mustards. Aliss M. Chadwick (sister of bridegroom), Worcester tea service. Air. Gerald Chadwick (brother of bridegroom), table glass. Air. Fred Davies (uncle of bridegroom), hand- worked silver rose bowl. Aliss Alaskelyne, Glanwysg, cheque. Airs. Atasterman, Dorking, cheque. Aliss W. Wright, Yale, hand-painted collar and cuffs. Aliss Hawkins, Ambler, mother-of-pearl tray. Aliss Williams, Trephilip, silver cake basket. Air., Airs, and Aliases Evans, Bailybedw, luncheon dish. Mrs. Jones, PCllydarren, antique glass. Master Arnott Hughes (nephew), puffc ottoman. Aliss Blodwen Jones, Bronwysg, embroidered tray cloth. Mr. and Mrs. Barber, Wellington, silver vases. The Misses Bretherton, Abergavenny, silver candlesticks. Mrs. Thomas, Abergavenny7, silver inkstand. Air. W. Pritchard, Abergavenny, silver spoon warmer. ,;Mr. and Airs. T. A. Browne-Davies, silver candle sticks. Air. Hepworth, Kidderminster, silver cigar case. Air. and Mrs. Pitt, Abergavenny, book of poems. Mr. Mole, Portlieawl, silver condiment set. Miss A. Jenkins, Wernddu, cushion cover. Rev. H. Hughes, Trallong Vicarage, silver- backed hand mirror. Air. and Airs. F. Britten, Abergavenny, silver mustard pot. A Friend, silver toast rack. Mrs. Lewis, Blaencray, silver bon-bon dish. Mr. and Airs. Phillips, Castledu, silver jam pot. Aliss Williams, Morriston, silver serviette rings. Miss Harpur, Swansea, silver and glass salt- cellars. Mrs. Williams, Brecon, silver and glass jam dish. Dr. and Mrs. Sydenham- Jones (uncle of bride), silver coffee service. Air. Y. Young, Newport, tie pin. Air. and Mrs. Gibbs, Abergavenny, silver mustard pot. Air. and Airs. Perkins, Monmouth, brass letter rack. lir. and Aliss Davies, Cwmwysg, silver asparagus dish and servers. Miss Al. Llewellyn Davies, silver fruit spoons in case. Mr. H. Pryor, Cardiff, silver asparagus servers. Dr. D. R. Thomas, Radvr, cheque. Mrs. J ones, Wern, tray cloth. Mr. and Mrs. A. Garnons Williams, silver mustard pot. Herr and Frau Hensel, Germany, gold and mother-of-pearl opera glasses. Dr. and Mrs. Alurray, Llandrindod, silver tea caddy. Mrs. and Aliss Davies, Devynock Vicarage, diamond and platinum brooch. b Mrs. Jeffreys-Powell, silver menu holders. Dr. Mitchell Whyte, silver and- granite teapot stand and carver rests. Mrs. and Miss Morgan, Usk Villa, cheque. Miss Taylor, Alargate, silver vases. Air. W. O. Price, Hay, silver photograph frame. Miss AI. Jones, Alaespoeth, cut-glass vases. Dr. and -Alr. Shingleton Smith, Brecon, oak and silver photograph frames. Mr. and Mrs. Grantham, silver cake basket. Mr. and Airs. Jenkin Williams, silver fruit dish. Miss L. Davies, Blackwood, pair of vases. Mrs. Bickerton Edwards, Copeland vase. Maids at Acacia House, silver vase. Dr. Love, Scotland, cheque. Misses Aliller, Forest Lodge, linen bed spread, d'oyleys and tray cloth. Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Forest Lodge, tea service. Mrs. Thompson, Forest Lodge, silver and glass salt cellars. Miss Davies, Boreatton Park, carved oak table Dr. and Mrs. Ritchie, South Africa, cheque. Mrs. Alasters, Newport, cheque. Rev. and Airs. J. R. Jones, Dafn, (uncle of bride), Doulton dessert service. Misses Jones (cousins of bride), silver afternoon tea knives. Rev. D. Davies (vicar of Devynock), Bible. Miss Lettie Jones, Bronwysg, hand-made after- noon teacloth. Mr. and Airs. Hadyn Evans, Sketty, silver after- noon tea knives. Alessrs. H., W., and K. J. B. Garnons Williams, garden tea table. Mr. R. Baker, Abergavenny, silver fish eaters. The Alisses Jenkins, Llanddew Vicarage, hand- painted table centre. Air. and Airs. James Straker, Abergavenny, cheque. Rev. J. Evans. puma-skm handbag. Mr. Johnson, Kidderminster, silver syphon stand, Mr. and Aliss James, Alaescarnog, silver candle- sticks. Air. and Airs. Joseph, Sennybridge, tablecloth. Air. and Airs. West, Sennybridge, antique Worcester plate. Rev. Isaac Thomas, Ferryside, cheque. The Alisses Thomas, Ferryside, silver cake knife. Rev. and Airs. L. White, Horsham, coffee tray. Miss :\1. Williams, Xantygwreiddyn, silver flower stand. Miss Havard, Brychcoed, silver butter dish. Airs. Jenkins, Wernddu, duchesse set. Mrs. and Miss Thomas, Abersenny, silver cake dish. Mr. R. T. C. Bevan, Porthcawl, silver fruit spoon. Dr. and Airs. T. P. Thomas, Brecon, silver entree dish. Mr., Airs, and Aliss Alartin, Swansea, Crown Derbv coffee cups. Alisses Evans, Springfield House, hand-worked table centre. Aliss Lawson, Kidderminster, embroidered sponge bag. Air. Rees, Cefnbrynich, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dobell, silver serviette rings. Aliss Thomas, Cwmpadest, silver fruit spoons in case. Air. and Airs. Rhys, The Manse, three-tier sandwich stand. Airs. Thomas, Cefnucliaf, cheque. Mr. and Airs. Davies, silver jam dish and spoon. Air. and Airs. O. Price, Nantyrhau, Worcester fruit dish. Mr. and Mrs. Havard, silver bedroom candlesticks Mr. Morgan, Aberllech, cheque. The Alisses Powell, Athrawdy, silver sauce boat. Miss R. Lake, Devynock Vicarage, silver cheese scoop. The Rev. and Airs. J. Teague, Traianglas Vicar- age, silver and horn carver rests. Airs, and Air. T. Powell, Sclydach, silver sugar basin and sifter. The Misses Davies, Abercar Villa, silver tray. Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Cefntwrch, silver crumb scoop. Aliss Alorgan, Blaeusenny, silver and glass ink- stand. The Rev. and Airs. P. Evans, Penypont Villa, oak biscuit barrel. Air. and Mrs. E. Morris, Aberbargoed, glass and silver epergne. The Misses Thomas, Cross Ways, Worcester vases Air. and Airs. E. J. Johnson, Sennybridge, after- noon tea set and tray. Air. and Mrs. Powell, The Castle, cheque. Mr. J. N. Kyd, Dundee, engraving. Mr. John D. Latham, Abergavenny, Venetian glass decanters. Mr. Pearce, Abergavenny7, silver bon-bon dish. The Rev. and Airs. Philip Green, Trecastle, trinket set. Air. and the Alisses Jas. Morgan, Brecon, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Price, sofa head rest. Mrs. W. J. Davies, Sennybridge, silver flower vase. Nurse Griffiths, Devynock, silver and glass jam dish. Air. Hughes and the late Mrs. Hughes, Abercarn silver breakfast spoons. Air. Arthur Hughes, Abercarn, silver find glass vase. Mr. Charlie Hughes, silver condiment set. Miss Simpson, Shotley Bridge, silver photograph frame. Rev. and Mrs. G. Gabriel, silver butter dish. The Misses Nott, Cheltenham, Honiton lace handkerchief. Air. Trevor Griffiths, Blackwood, silver mustard and pepper pots. Air. and Mrs. Davies, Portsmouth, umbrella. Aliss Maud J ayne, Worcester vase. Mr. and Airs. T. Powell, Sennybridge, cheque. The Alisses Ellis, Penwyllt, Minton vase. Rev. and Airs. Griffiths, Llanspyddid, Liberty piano cover. Aliss Williams, Penpont, silver inkstand. Air. and Airs. O. Davies, Abergavenny, silver vases. Mrs. and the Alisses White, Abergavenny, silver tea knives. Mr. S. and the Alisses Johnson, Abergavenny, silver svpon stand. .-? l ver Air-. Pli.i m-j, Ab'-tgi'v^nnv, silver cca krives Messrs. J. G. Thomas & Sons, Abergavenny Sheffield tea caddy. Air. and Mrs. Cunliffe, Abergavenny, silver- fitted writing case. I Air. A. Lyons, Abergavenny, pair old English glass vases. The Misses Tucker. Abergavenny, silver and china fruit dish. Air. E. Cooper, Kidderminster, pair foot stools. Dr. and Aliss Miles, Kidderminster, silver tea spoons. Mr. F. Perkins, Alonmouth, silver and glass honey jar. Air. C. Straker, Abergavenny, marble clock. Alessrs. R. and AI. Gwynne, Abergavennv, travelling rug. Airs. Rosser, Abergavenny, silver and glass sugar sifter. I I R. and G., Abergavenny, silver and cut-glass salts. Air. and Mrs. Pritchard, Abergavenny, silver toast rack. Air. Edgar C. Straker, Abergavenny, cheque. Mr. H. Woodward, Abergavenny, salad bowl. Presentation to Mr. W. :\1. Chadwick, antique Sheffield plate cake basket, by the Aberga- venny and District Licensed V ictuallers' Association. Presentation to Mr. W. AI. Chadwick, silver re- volving tureen, from the office staff of James Straker. Son, and Chadwick, Abergavenny. Air. and Mrs. W. J • Davies, Sennybridge, silver flower vase. Airs. Ogwen Davies, Cray, lace flounce. Mr. Higgs, Sennybridge, silver card tray. Mrs. Jones. Cray Post Office, silver and glass vase Air. A. Evans, Springfield House, cheque. Mrs. A. Evans, Springfield House, feather cushions. Dr. and Airs. Taylor, Ebbw Vale, silver inkstand. Miss N. Lewis, Tredomen, silver bread fork. Miss E. Lewis, Tredomen, pickle fork. Air. and Airs. Lewis, Cwmpadest, silver and glass vases. Mrs. Thomas, Devynock, afternoon tea tray. Members of Bride's Sunday School Class, silver sugar tongs. Aliss Alorris, Trephillip, tray and sideboard cloth. Mr. and Airs* Ellis, Penwyllt, silver muffineer. Mrs. Price, Ynysyrwyddfa, silver and glass cruet. Air. Alelville Evans, Sennybridge, antique brass fender stand. Air. and Airs. H. AI. Davies, Sennybridge, shawl. Aliss P. Gardner, Stroud, embroidered Anglais cloth. Lieut, and Mrs. Witney, R.N., Stroud, silver sugar castor. M:ss AI. Jones, Sennybridge, Duchesse set. A Friend, Sennybridge, cheque. Airs. A. Cooke, Devynock, antique brass gong. Mr. and Airs. W. A. Wright, Brecon, carvers in case. Rev. H. Evans, Neyland, cheque. Mr. D. Powell Jones, Abergavenny, silver vases. Messrs. S. and G. Poole, Wellington, silver cigarette box. Air. and Mrs. W. Alasterman, Dorking, silver butter dish. Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Japanese tea caddy, cup and saucer. Mrs. E. A. Lewis, Tredomen, crumb brush and tray. Air. and Airs. Forden, Bristol, silver butter dish. Mrs. Evans, Llywel, antique oak tray. I Irs. and Aliss Wayne Alorgan, Havard," Pontvpridd, compartment dish. Mrs. and Aliss Alatliias, Radyr, silver fruit spoons. Air. and Airs. Samuel Kidd, Widnes, steel en- gravings. Dr. Tames Ritchie, Birmingham, cheque. Air. D. C. Jones, Church House, Defynock, cheque Mr. Jones, Brecon, silver toaster.

I THANKS. Airs. J. Alorris and family wish to thank all friends for their kind sympathy in their sad bereavement, and also those who sent floralI tributes. Chapel House, LIanfoist. Airs. Watkins, Greenliill, Crickhowel!, returns grateful thanks for kind sympathy and beautiful floral tributes received during her recent sad bereavement. Mrs. Rowlands and family wish to thank all friends for kind enquiries and sympathy in their recent sad bereavement, and also all those who I sent floral tributes. The Poplars, Alardy.

Abergavenny Grammar SchooL I Abergavenny Grammar School. I ANNUAL SPORTS. The annual sports meeting in connection with King Henry VIII.'s Grammar School on Wednes- day maintained its reputation in regard to the weather. In the worst of seasons it seems to be taken for granted now that the event will be favoured with fine weather, and the expectation is invariably realised. Certainly more pleasant meteorological conditions than those prevailing on Wednesday afternoon could not'have been desired. The sun smiled graciously on the gathering, and the ladies felt they were taking no risks in coming out in their lightest summer garb. The event was held, as usual, on the Cricket Ground, bv kind permission of the local Club, and the spectators, among whom the fair sex predominated, were accommodated with seats on the Avenue-road side of the enclosure' The ladies' charming dresses of varied hues, with the background of green, lent a pleasing touch of colour to an animated scene. Keen rivalry was displayed among the boys, some of whom showed much promise in the domain of ath- leticism, and excellent finishes were seen in the running events. In the mile, no fewer than seven of the eight starters finished the distance, which was very creditable. F. Cullimore ran an exceedingly good race in this event. :1. Harris, son of our genial auctioneer, seemed the likely winner at one time, but Cullimore had more left in him than was thought, and keeping his lead, won comfortably, and so takes the handsome silver cup given by the Alayor. A fine finish was seen in the juniors' half-mile. H. Andrews had forged well ahead in the last half lap, but C. Gwatkin, son of Air. J. C. Gwatkin, himself an old athlete, put on a final spurt and only lost by inches. W. Shackleton, who was quite a nipper," compared with his fellow competitors, also ran remarkably well, and was heartily ap- plauded when he came in third in fine style. To D. R. Salter fell the honour of being the Victor Ludorum for the second year in succession, and he again holds for twelve months the challenge cup given by Air. S. H. R. Davies. Salter did exceedingly well at jumping, carrying off both long and high jumps and clearing 4ft 8\ins. in the latter event. He also threw the cricket ball the farthest, and his total points were 16. 1. Harris secured nine marks through winning the 100 yards and the 220 yards, and Cullimore had six by reason of his winning the mile. Ivor Jones al so deserves special mention for the way he performed in the seniors' high jump, and lie received hearty applause for his attempts to rival the efforts of much bigger boys. He was not a prize-winner, but he was third best, and was subsequently awarded a special prize.. The headmaster, Mr. T. Headland Sifton, was the president, and the other officials were Judges, Alajor J. G. Bishop, Capt. J. R. Jacob, Mr. J. A. Alorgan, Air. W. C. Ravmont, Air. A. L. Ralphs, and Air. A. H. Page-Wood starter, Air. A. A. Hilton handicap committee, The Alasters; timekeeper, Aid. Z. Wlieatley committee, J. D. Bancks, C. B. Llewellin, H. A. Bancks, D. R. Salter, C. Bailey, 1. Parsons and W. Hall. The results were as follows 100 yards flat race handicap (juniorsL-I, C Gwatkin 2, H. Andrews 3, F. Taylor. Time, 13 secs. 100 yards flat handicap (seniors).-i, 1. Harris; 2, F. Gill 3, A. Evans. Time, 11 3-5 sees. High jump (juniors).-x, E. Salter, 3ft. 2, G. Jones, 3ft. 7m. 220 yards flat handicap (seniors).-i, 1. Harris 2, F. Greene 3, G. Hardeman. Time, 27 2-5 sees. 220 yards flat handicap (juniors).-I, H. Andrews 2, F. Taylor 3, R. Powell. Time, 32 2-5 sees. Throwing the cricket ball (seniors).-j, D. R. Salter, 73 yds. 5 ins. 2, I. Parsons, 6<) yds. 27 ins. Throwing the cricket ball (juliiors).-i, T. Bush, 51 yds. 8 ins. 2, H. Davies, 44 yds. 2ft. 440 yards flat race.- I, E. Alorgan (23 yds) 2, G. Evans (50) 3, J. Woodhead (25). Half-mile flat handicap (juniors).—1, H. Andrews (20 yds.) 2, C. Gwatkin (40 yds.) 3, W. Shackleton (65yds.). Time, 2min. 41 4-5S. One mile handicap (seniors).-I, F. Culli- more (Sovds.) 2, AI. Harris (70yds.) 3, F. Hawkins (80 yds.) 4, G. Hardeman (140 yds.). Time, 5mm. 37 1-5 sec. Obstacle race.-i, F. Cullimore 2, F. Haw- kins 3, 1. Jones. High jump (seiiiors).-i, D. R. Salter, 4ft. S'ins. 2, C. Dawkes. Tug of war.-D. R. Salter's team beat R. Parson's team, and C. Dawkes' team beat W. Hall's team. In the final D. R. Salter's team won. The winning team was D. R. Salter, J. Rosser, W. Richards, J. Harris, C. Llewellin, G. Jones, H. Hardeman, C. Alorgan, C. Gwatkin Long jump, handicap (open).—Decided pre- viously to sports (IaN-il D. R. Salter (scratch), 16ft. Sins. 2, I. Parsons (received ift. 6ins.), 15ft. 8ins. Consolation race, 220 yards.-i, H. Butt; 2. C. Llewellin 3, J. Woodhead. There was an interval half way through the programme, during which tea was served to those present. At the conclusion of the sports, a move was made to the cricket pavilion, where the prizes were distributed by Mrs. J. G. Bishop. Air. T. Headland Sifton (headmaster), in opening the proceedings, said that was the 15th annual sports which had been held since he had been in charge of the school. It was his pleasing duty once again to act as the introducer of the lady who had done them the honour of con- senting to present the prizes that afternoon. It needed very few words cf his to introduce Airs. Bishop to them. She had always taken a very great interest in their sports year after year,Sand they were always glad to welcome her. (Ap- plause). They were further delighted to see her there as representative of her husband, Alajor Bishop, who was firstly an old boy of the school, secondly one of the governors of the school, and thirdly he was an old athlete and took a keen interest in every form of legitimate sport. (Ap- plause). They very much regretted that the Mayor and Alayoress were not able to be with them that day, and had they not been away from home they would have been there. The Alayor had kindly continued the custom of most of his predecessors in presenting that handsome silver cup for the winner of the mile race. (Ap plause). He had promised a prize to every boy who finished in the mile race, and he was pleased with the fact that seven out of eight who started completed the distance. (Applause). He wished to thank the Cricket Club for once again allowing them the use of the field and pavilion. He also wished to thank those gentlemen who had acted as judges, and all who had worked hard in preparation for that afternoon's event. They might congratulate themselves on having had the usual Grammar School weather, as far as the sports were concerned. They had only once in 15 years had to postpone the sports on account of bad weather, and he thought that was a very good record. He had much pleasure in asking Airs. Bishop to distribute the prizes. Airs. Bishop then handed the prizes to the respective winners, who were heartily cheered by the boys as they went up to receive their awards. The Headmaster called for three cheers for Airs. Bishop and the ladies at the close, and these were vociferously given by the boys. +

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I A FALSE RUMOUR. I TO the Editor of the 11 I To the Editor of the Abergavenny Chronicle" DEAR SIR,—Will you kindly allow us a little space in your valuable columns to controvert some rumours that the announced voluntary liquidation of the former Company of James Straker and Son, Limited, in some measure affects this firm. On the contrary, it has nothing whatever to do with us, and is only a formal step relating to the dissolution of that Company on the retirement of fr. James Straker. The business of the present firm will. as heretofore, be carried on under the style of James Straker, Son and Chadwick, and we take this opportunity of assuring the public that there is no need of any apprehension as to the- effect of the winding-up of the old Company before referred to. Should we find that malicious mis-statements of the kind referred to are being further circu- lated, we shall have no hesitation in taking steps iu the matter. Yours faithfully, JAAIES STRAKER, SON & CHADWICK. Alarket Street Chambers, Abergavenny, 31st July, 1914.

CRICKET. BRILLIANT ALL-KOT'XD DISPLAY BY REV. C. B. WLLDBLOOD. In their return match with Panteg on Satur- day, Abergavenny did badly. With the ex- ception of the Rev. C. B. Wildblood, who scored 38 runs out of 02, and then took seven wickets for 25 runs, no one made any effort whatever. It is admitted the wicket was very bad, through the heavy rain, and that the side were without Air. Windham. Lewis, but even this does not excuse the miserable display. Scores ABERGAVENNY, W. Llewellin, c Evans b Rowlands. i Rev. H. B. Jones, b Rowlands 2 Rev. Wildblood c Davies b Rowlands.. jS C. W. Webb, b Rowlands. i J. R. Jonathan, c Alartin b Williams.. 2 C. Webb, e-Aiartin, b Rowlands o R. W. Powell b Rowlands. 2 C. E. Watkins, b Williams. H. Jenkins, not out 2 C. D. Iitchell, b Williams. ? ? ? ? ? 2 Woodeson, b Rowlands. <) Extras. 6 Total. 62 PANTEC. J. H. Evans, b C. B. Wildblood. ir R. Harry, b C. W. Webb. 12 G. Smith, b C. B. Wildblood. 2 A. Padden, b C. W. Webb 3 F. L. Jones, b C. B. Wildblood. 19 C. Williams, c Webb, b Wildblood. o R. Etheridge, c and b Wildblood. i A. Phillips, b Wildblood E. Alartin, b Wildblood. o G. Rowlands, b Woodeson. I D. Davies, b Woodeson. 3 Extras. 14 Total. 70 ±

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