Abergavenny Chronicle

By 15 votes to I I at the Abergavenuy Board of Guardians' meeting to-day, Mr. John Prichard's motion to appoint a committee to consider what steps could be taken to sever Blaenavon from the Abergavenny Union, before the Guardians proceeded with the erection of a new workhouse, was defeated. It was pointed out that the Blaenavon area included Llanvair, Llanover, Llanellen, Llanfoist and Llanwenarth, but Mr. Prichard said his intention was that tnese parishes should go with the Abergavenny district. Father Wray appealed for the appoint- ment of a committee to get the facts and figures, as the committee appointed two years ago bad never given the Board any facts or figures. A full report of the discussion will appear next week. j Mr. John Edwards, of Yeovil, was appointed relieving officer for the Blaenavon district, receiving one more vote than Mr. W. Bevan, of Crrckhowell. —▲

▼ Doctors' Cars Collide. ( CASE AT CRICKHOWELL COUNTY COURT. At the Crickhowell County Court on Thursday, before His Honour Judge Hill Kelly, Dr. W. L. Fritchard, Brynmawr, sued Dr. A. E. Jones, Crickhowell, for £ 8, damage alleged to have been caused to plaintiff's motor-car by the negligent driving of defendant's chauffeur. Dr. Jones counterclaimed for .£6 135. 2d. Mr. C. C. Hcy- wood, Abergavenny, appeared for plaintiff, and 1-ii, Thos. Vaughan, Crickhowell, for defendant. Dd. Walters, Brynmawr, plaintiff's chauffeur, said that he was driving plaintiff from Gilwern to Crickhowell on the 8th October last, and <- ame up the road from Crickhowell bridge past the Church. He approached the bend in the road by Porthmawr at a speed of from four to five miles an hour, taking a wide sweep on the left side. Defendant's car came on the wrong side of the road from Crickhowell and suddenly I collided with his car, the force of the impact causing plaintiff's car to mount the curbing on io the public path. He was driving within an inch of the curbing on the left side. De- fendant's car struck their car heavily on the right side. It was about fin-e vards away when he first saw it. He sounded both horns. Dr. W. L. Pritchard, who was in the car with -itnefs, said defendant's car, which was travel- ling from 10 to 12 miles an hour, was on the wrong side of the road and collided violently with their car. Sergt. Evans gave evidence as to inspecting the tracks of the respective cars a little time after the accident. William Bowen, chauffeur to Dr. Jones, said he was proceeding along the road in the direction of Brecon very quietly, from seven to eight miles an hour, and in the middle of the road. He heard no homo but suddenly a car, travelling at a fast pace, came around the turn of the road by Porthmawr, and to avoid a collision he kept to the left, at the same time applying his brakes. He sounded his horn. Plaintiff's car came round the curve on the wrong side and suddenly swerved to the left, colliding with his car. Plaintiff's car was a heavier car than the one he was driving. Annie Price, a girl of 14, said plaintiff's car was driven at a fast pace up the New road. She heard no horn sounded. The car kept to the right side of the road. J. Charles Townsend, manager of a boot shop, Crickhowell, said he saw Bowen passing along the middle of the road at a slow pace. He was on the scene immediately after the collision occulted, and the tracks showed that plaintiff's car came up on the right side and then sudcienly swerved to the left. There was a deal of argu- ment between the respective drivers, and he heard Walters admit that he was travelling at a speed of ten miles an hour. The J udg said he was satisfied that plaintiff's driver was proceeding at a speed which was improper. Defendant's car may have been on the wrong side of the road, but he was dri ven there by the improper dr'ving of plaintiff's servant. This was an extremely dangerous corner, and persons driving vehicles of any kind should approach it with extreme caution. He was satisfied that plaintiff's man did not exercise anything like caution, and lie did not accept for an instant his statement that he was going at four miles an hour. Judgment for defendant on the claim and on the counterclaim for £ 6 13s. 2d., with one set of costs. A

WAR RELIEF FUND. I LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS. L s. d. Amount previously acknowledged 394 3 (1 St. Mary's Church 25 1 l 10 Mrs. C. H. G. Martin 20 o o Holy Trinity Church 10 10 7 »^ol. and Mrs. Mansel 10 10 o Alderman Sfraker 10 10 o Dr. R. M. Foly 10 10 o Mrs. Charles Morgan 10 10 0 Mr. W. T. Stoneham 10 o o Mr. J. B. Walford 10 o o Frogmore St. Baptist Church 7 12 ri Congregational Church 770 Messrs. R. Price & Sons 550 Abergavenny & District Licensed Dr. Lornie 5 5 o Dr. Menton c 5 o Dr. T. E. Llovd 55"0 Mr. W. Bevan 5 <5 o Mr. W. H. P. Scaulon 5 5 0 Messrs. Pacev & Son 550 B. P. Brooke 5 0 Mr. I. Brooke 500 hergavenny Ladies' Hockey Club (per Miss N. 13retliertoil) 5 0 Mrs. Corfield 500 The Mayor (Lt.-Col. J. H. Gilbert Harris) 500 Mr. T. Salter 500 Messrs. Jones & Co. (Bank Ilotise) 5 o o Presbyterian Church 4 q 6 Christ Church 41^10 Alderman P. H. Price 3 i 0 Wesley an Church 3 o 0 Mr. Basil Jones 2 2 Mrs. Eliz. Cottoll2 2 0 Miss May Jackson I o 0" Mr. S. Cross I I 0 Miss A. Richards 100 Bethany Baptist Church o 18 6 L. & N.W. Permanent Way and Shop 11 Employees (per Mr. Crutchley) o 12 o St. David's Church 0 II q Mr. Alfred Jackson o 10 Mr. J. M. Denner o 10 o Mr. J. M. Denner (2nd) o 10 o Gas Manager and Workmen 0 10 0 Total. 2633 18 11 -— « The Mayor is also subscribing to the District whence his own Battalion is drawn. Donations may be sent to Z. WHEATLEY, DEPUTY MAVon. WM. H. HOPWOOD, TOWN CLERK. F. R. BRITTON, HON*. TREASURES. —▲—

DEPENDANTS' SEPARATION ALLOWANCE. To the Editor of the" Abergavenny Chronicle." DEAR SIR,-Re the separation allowance to wives and children, I have been in communica- tion with Major Moore, of the Monmoutlishire Territorial Association, and he states that all these were despatched to the 3rd Monmouthshire Regiment on Monday last. Will you kindly allow me to ask every one who has not up to the present received the allowance to at once send me the Rank, Regimental Num- oer, ana tne company or Regiment their husband belongs to, for me to submit to Major Moore and he has promised to remit the money due per return to those who have not yet received same. Yours truly. Z. WHEATLEY, (Deputy Mayor). Town Hall, Abergavenny, August 21, 1914. ———— +

Crickhowell Rural District Council. The monthly meeting of the Crickhowell Rural District Council was held on Monday, Mr. W. G. James presiding. A vote of condolence was passed with Mrs. Watkins in her recent bereavement. Mr. A. J. Thomas was appointed vice-chairman in place of the late Major J. J. Watkins. The Surveyor (Mr. F. J. Hurley) reported on a revised scheme for a water supply for Waun- llapra and Darrenfelen. He was directed to get an analysis of the water and to make the neces- sary arrangements as to easements, etc. The Surveyor also reported that the taking of the road census had been put off for the present owing to the altered conditions of traffic which now existed.

itUaccllaneoiifi. PIANOS Amongst many fine Pianos by the best makers, there is one at any rate in our showrooms that will bring no end of pleasure and happiness into your home. A handsome instrument to har- monise beautifully with your furnishings, and one that will excite the admiration and envy of your friends. It is a Piano to bring joy and contentment into the hearts of every member of the family, and give to the home a new attrac- tiveness and charm. It is not an expensive instru- ment, but if you are not disposed to pay cash you can take advan- tage of our deferred payment system. Look in to-morrow or just as soon as it suits you and hear this beautiful instrument played. If you are unable to call, kindly send for one of our new illustra- ted price lists, which will be for- warded post free. tttttt HEINS & CO., LTD. PIANOFORTE MERCHANTS, ABERGAVENNY. PIANOS ??-???' ? ?" -?-? ?E ?'J?M s? I §T^:  y ???-?  t  ?   J .?  ? ? ?"? ? ? ? "? .t{1   ■TBI— The lategt Model Melotte Separa- tor will save its cost in a few months. Besides giving more and better Cream the Me- lotte saves most time and labour, is easiest to turn find clean, 1111,1 in- tinitely more (lura- blQ than any other machine. é The above are bold statements to make, but Me- I lotte users the | world over will en- dorse same. Every year tens of thou- sands of Separa- tors are exchanged for the Melotte. I Why not see the nearest Melotte agent: He will tell you what allowance can be made for our old machine in part payment of a new Melotte. If you don't know our nearest agent please send us name and size of your present machine, and we will give you all the neoessaxy information. Don't Delay Every day WITHOUT a Melotte means loss of money, time, and labour. ALFRED PRITCHARD, 2, CROSS ST., ABERGAVENNY. FRESH SUPPLIES OF SCOTCH SALMON DAILY. RUTHER'S FISH & FRUIT STORES. BOOK-KEEPING, SHORTHAND, TYPEWRITING, THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COM- MERCE, AND OTHER COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS. A thorough knowledge of these sub- jects can be obtained in three months by adopting the efficient courses of Individual instruction provided by R. H. JACKSON (Fellow of Society of Commercial Teachers), Fern Lea, Here- ford Road, Abergavenny. Gentleman's Residence (OLD COURT) TO LET Occupied for several years by the late Col. Church. Apply, Gwatkin Bros., Abergavenny. J. MADDEN, CHINA RIVETTER, Wishes to inform the inhabitants of the Town and Country that he has removed from 21, Market Street to No. 4, Lewis's Lane (back of India & China Co.'s Shop). Forty years' experience in Rivetting Glass and China. Umbrellas Neatly Repaired and Re-covered, frya Cane-seated Chairs Re-seated. gsales bv Auction. I JAMES STRSKEK, SOU. & CHADWICK. (Members of The Auctioneers' Institute), AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, Estate, Land and House Agents. SALES conducted of House Property, Estates, Timber, Machinery and Plant, Shares, Agri- cultural & Trade Stocks, Furniture, Pictures, Plate. and all Household Effects. VALUATIONS made for Probate, Tenant Right, Mortgage or Sale, and for the Transfer of Hotels and other businesses. Licensed Victuallers' Accounts kept and Stocks taken. Ganging. SALES OF FAT & STORE STOCK in Aberga- venny Cattle Market every TUESDAY, AND FAIR-DAY, commencing at 9-30 a.m. ESTATES Managed and Rents Collected, Mort- gages negotiated. SALES of Horses, Vehicles, Harness, &c., in the Cattle Market, every Fair Day at 11 a.m. INSURANCES of all kinds effected in leading Offices Register kept of Farms, Country and Town Houses to Let or for Sale. Telegrams, 'Tomkins, Abergavenny." Telephone, P.O., 24. OVFICBS Frogmore Chambers, ABERGAVENHY. DATES OF ANNUAL EWE & RAM SALES BY JAMES STRAKER, SOK, & CHADWICK. EWIAS HAROLD (Temple Bar Sale Yard), On MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th. Sale of Rams at 10 o'clock. Ewes, 11 o'clock. ABERGAVENNY (CATTI.K MARKET) On THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th. Sale of Rams at 10.30. Ewes at 12 o'clock. Early entries solicited for catalogue. Auctioneers' Offices, Abergavenny. MOmGUE HARRIS, Auctioneer, Valuer, House and Estate Aarent. Telegrams: Montague Harris, Abergavenny." Telephone: P.O. 41. SALES conducted of all kinds of Property, Agri- cultural and other Stock, Timber, Furniture. Ac. WEEKLY SALES OF FAT dz STORE STOCK in the Cattle Market, Abergavenny, every TUES- DAY AND FAIR DAYS, commencing at 9-30 a.m. VALUATIONS for Probate or Mortgage, and for the Transfer of Licensed Premises. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE in Estate Manage- ment. Rents Collected. All Insurances effected. Offices: Lion Street. Abergavenny. PERCY WIBBERLEY, AUCTIONEER. VA-LUPR, ESTArE AGENT and INSURANCE BROKER. Telegrams: Wibberley, Auctioneer, Abergavenny. P.O. Telephone No. 142. SALES conducted of all classes of PROPERTY, FURNITURE FARMING STOCK, GROW- ING TIMBER and OTHER EFFECTS. VALUATIONS made for all purposes. INVENTORIES tak'-m and checked. TRADESMEN'S BOOKS Audited. LARGE EXPERIENCE in all classes of INSUR- ANCES for FIRE, LIFE, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION,THIRD PTY. :PLATE GLASS, INFOAL MARES, TRADESMEN'S HORSE3, &c. WEEKLY SALES of FAT and STORE STOCK in Abergavenny Market every TUESDAY and FAIR DAYS OFFICES:—Lion Street, (over Bakery Shop.) Abergavenny. NEW INN FARM, THE GRAIG. 8 miles from Abergavenny, 6 from Monmouth. UNRESERVED SALE of LIVE & DEAD FARMIN? STOCK, HAY (to go off), &c., comprising :—- 12 Head of Hereford and Cross-bred CATTLE, 67 Cross-bred SHEEP, Useful NAG MARE, About 70 head of POULTRY, About 11 Tons HAY (to go off), with the Implements and Dairy Utensils, which MR. PERCY WIBBERLEY (in conjunction with Mr. Harry Jackson, Hereford) will Sell by Auction, on the premises, for Mr. Alfred Sirrell, on MONDAY, 7th SEPTEMBER. 191.1. Details in posters. Sale at Two p.m. Auction Offices: Lion St., Abergavenny, and Broad Street, Hereford. NEW INN, Bagwylydiart, GARWAY HILL. Three miles from Pontrilas Station, nine from Monmouth and Ross. MR. PERCY WIBBERLEY will conduct .iVj L an inaugural AUTUMN SALE of FAT AND STORE STOCK, as above, in the Field adjoining the Inn, by kind permission of Mr. Wm. Sayce, On THURSDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER, 1914. Sale at 1.30 p.m. Good entries already to hand. Further early entries solicited Auction Offices Lion St., Abergavenny. CATTLE MARKET, ABERGAVENNY. TUESDAY, 1st SEPTEMBER, 1914. MR. PERCY WIBBERLEY will conduct the Sale by Auction of HORSES, LORRIES, Harness, and other Effects, (as previously announced) for Mr. A. J. Wibber- ley (who has adopted motor traction) as above. Sale about 11.30 a.m. Auction Offices Lion St., Abergavenny. jHtscellantous. —— G. W.R. EXCURSION BOOKINGS (Day, Half-Day and Period) AND ALL OTHER CHEAP BOOKINGS INCLUDING Week-End and Saturday to Monday ARE NOW RESUMED. I For full particulars of Amended Services see bills and pamphlets. FRANK POTTER, General Manager. LLANVAPLEY CHURCH AND RECTORY REPAIR FUND. THE ANNUAL SALE OF WORK will be -L held, D. V., at Llanvapley Rectory on THURSDAY, SEPT. loth. N.B.—Gifts for the Royal War Fund Stall, which is being supported by the Right Honble. The Lady Llangattock, of the Hendre, should be carefully earmarked, and sent to the Rev. E. Mansel Townshend, Llanvapley Rectory, who will separately acknowledge same. — ——— Monmouthshire Hunt LARGE QUANTITY OF OATS .required i J Any farmers having good samples for sale can send them to John Vaughan, Coldbrook, Abergavenny, stating price delivered. Major John James Watkins, deceased. ALL Persons having any claims against the Estate of the above-named deceased, are requested to send particulars thereof forthwith to JEFFREYS & POWELL, Brecon, Solicitors for the Executrix. George Probert, deceased. ALL Persons having Claims against the above-named deceased, are requested to send particulars thereof forthwith to Executor JOHN PROBERT, Ty-Cenol Cottages, Uanvair, Abergavenny. Wanted. WANTED, a good General Workman.-Apply, TV Rogers, Monachty. WANTED, General, about 20, for small family. VV —Apply, X., Chronicle Offioe: WANTED, a good Cook-General for Cardiff.— vV Apply, Red Bprn, Abergavenny. ANY reasonable price given for every kind of AC&st-off Clothing.-Mn. Hemmings, 20, King Street, Abergavenny. WANTED, Waggoner; must be good all-ronnd W farm hand; cottage and garden.— V aughan, New Court. AUSTRALIA offers passage? to: (i) Fam Ahands with recent experience. ?8. 2) Youths 16 to 20, £ 7. (3) Women domestics (single), 13-Apply for forms stating qualifica- tions to Australian Agercy, 50, Parliament Street. London. S. W. ø Itt. I TO Let, House in Wyndham Road; hot and cold JL water.—Apply, Dodd, Forest Coalpit. TO Let, The Ivies, Hereford Road; possession JL from September 29th.—Apply, Henry Pitt, Brecon Road. TO Let, No. 2, Clevedon Villas, Monnt Street; Trent 9s. per week inclusive.-Apply, Morgan, Laurels. FOREST COALPIT. — Excellent Cottage and FG&rden to let; rent £ 6.—Straker, Son, and Chadwick, Estate Agents. TO Let, 13 Albert Road, Abergavenny. Bath I (hot and cold).-Apply, Lewis Parry, Builder, Pandy. BOARD RESIDENCE for one or two young JD gentlemen; bath, h. and c. water.—Apply, Mrs. Tall, 25, Princes Street. TO LET with immediate possession, Albert Villa, I Albert Road, Abergavenny. Recently in the occupation of Miss Lloyd.—Apply, James Straker, Plas Derwen, Abergavenuy. TO Let, MARDY, Abergavenny, abont Six Acres JL of excellent Pasture with good buildings, from September 29th. PENTRE, Abergavenny, Grazing on about 10 JL Acres of good Meadow till 2nd February next. ILANTILLIO CROSSENNY. House and J about Six Acres of good Pasture Land; im- mediate possession. Apply to H. Gallienne Lemmon, Solicitor and Notary Public, Abergavenny. HOW to Purchase a House with the help of the Terminable Mortgage Loan Policy of the Scottish Temperance Life Assurance Co., Ltd. The loan being cancelled in event of borrower's death.— Particulars from the Resident Secretary, Gloucester Chambers, Newport. jfor alt. GARDEN Barrows, Ladders, Carts and Gambo G-Watkins, Wheelwright, Mardy, Mon. FILBERTS ripe 81b3. 2a. 6d., delivered cash JL' on delivery.—Watkinn, Grove, Llanfoist. PIGS Given GIP Keep from Worms, Cramp, JL Fits. grow fast, fatten rapidly; 3 lbs. ls.- Saunders, Cross Street, Abergavenny. -RATS, MICE, MOLES, COCKROACHES and BEETLES greedily eat Harrison's Reliable Rat Poison. Cats and Dogs will not touch it. Vermin dry up and leave no smell. Prices 6d., is., 2s. 3d., and 3s. 8d. Postage 2d.— G. W. Harrison, Chemist, Reading. Sold by Chemists. Agent for Abergavenny H. Shackle- ton, Chemist, 9, Cross-street. Brynmawr: A. M. Jones, Chemist, 74 King St. Crickhowell: Kirkland. GREY HAIR permanently and speedily re- stored to its original colour by using Harrison's Hair Colour Restorer. It is not a dye, but by natural means acts as a restorative. Contains nothing injurious, and is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair. In bottles price is. 6d. (postage 3d. extra). Manufacturer G. W. Harrison, Hair Specialist, Reading. Sold by Chemists. Agent for Abergavenny H. Shackleton, Chemist, 9 Cross Street; Bryn- mawr A. M. Jones, Chemist, 74 King Street. IMPORTANT to Mothers. — Every Mother I who values the Health and cleanliness of her Child should use Harrison's Reliable" Nursery Pomade. One application kills all Nita and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 41d. and gd. Postage id. Geo. W. Harrison, Chemist, Reading. Sold by all Chem- ists. Insist on having Harrison's Pomade. Agent for Abergavenny: H. Shackleton, Chemist, 9, Cross Street. Brynmawr A. M. Jones, 74 King Street. Crickhowell: Kirkland. THE GREAT SKIN CURE. BUDDEN'S S. R. SKIN OINTMENT will cure itching after one application destroy every form of Eczema heals old Wounds and Sores acts like a charm on Bad Legs prevents Cuts from Festering will cure Ringworm in a few days removes the most obstinate Eruptions and Scurvy. Boxes 7id. and is. ii-d. You must have BUDDEN'S."—Agent for Aberga- venny Mr. Shackleton, The Frogmore Phar. macy Pontypool Mr. Godfrey C. Wood, Chemist. —— 1- —_ Jltísrtllaurou5. Christadelphian Synagogue. LION STREET, ABERGAVENNY, SUNDAY NEXT, AUGUST 23rd, 1914, At 6.30 p.m. Speaker: MR. A. H. LOWE (of Bristol). Subject: Evidences that we are approaching the 'End of the World.' What then? Come and hear. Seats Free. No Collection. WESLEYAN CHURCH, Castle St. Services next Sunday, at 11 and 6-30. Sunday School at 2-45. USE STOCK MARKET, NEXT MONDAY. Receives official support of local branch of the National Farmers' Union. _I TO PAINTERS. TENDERS are invited for the Painting of -L the Llangrwyney Bridge, for the Llan- grwyney Bridge Company. Specification may be seen and Form of Tender obtained at my office any day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tenders, sealed and endorsed Painting," to be received by me not later than August 29th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. H. A. DA VIES, Beaufort Chambers, August 17th, 1914. Crickhowell. Abergavenny Rural District Council. THE Council invite TENDERS as follows JL For the Supply of Coal for the Steam Rollers at the various Railwav Stations in the District. For Hauling Water in the W.ter-cart per day, to include Driver and Horse. For Hauling Mould or Gravel, for binding, per day, to include Driver, Horse and Cart. Tenders to be for one or more Parishes, or for the whole District. For further particulars, apply to the District Surveyor, Mr. A. J. Willcox, Wyndham Road' Abergavenny. Tenders to be sent to me on or before Tuesday 1st September next, at Twelve o'clock at noon. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. JAMES H. FARQUHAR, Clerk for Highway Purposes Abergavenny, 13th August, 1914. jfttscellaneous. County of Monmouth. THE Main Roads and Bridges Committee -L invite TENDERS for Improving and Widening the Llanarth Road, between the Abergavenny and Raglan Road and Llanarth Lodge. Plans and specification may be seen at the Office of Mr. William Tanner, F.S.I., County Surveyor, on and after Friday, August 21st, and a copy of the quantities obtained on payment of £ 1 is. od., which will be returned on receipt of a bona-fide tender. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Sealed tenders to be sent to the County Sur- veyor not later than 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2nd, 1914. (Signed) H. STAFFORD GUSTARD, Clerk to the Council. Newport, Mon., August 19th, IqT.¡. COLISEUM ABERGAVENNY. Telephone, 33. RESIDENT MANAGER WALTER F. GLOVER. MANAGING DIRECTOR RICHARD DOONER. Monday, Aug. 24, and during the week, at 7.30 SPECIAL ATTRACTION FOR MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY OF THE ESSANAY PHOTO. PLAY, in Two Parts, En titled— THE SHADOWS. Pathetic story of a Man's Unfaithfulness and a Woman's Folly. The Inimitable KEYSTONE COMEDIES, entitled- MABEL'S BEAR ESCAPES. Screaming Comedy Picture. PICTURESQUE BERNE. Foreign Travel. SPECIAL PATHE WAR GAZETTE. All the Latest News from the War in Pictures. Followed by Selection of Pictures. Two Hours' Duration. THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY EXCLUSIVE PICTURE PLAY, entitled— THE WHEELS OF SAFETY. Full of Stirring Scenes and Gripping Interest. SPECIAL KEYSTONE COMEDY, entitled— MABEL'S STRANGE PREDICAMENT. One Conitnual Scream. A TOUR THROUGH SIENNA. A delightful Tom. Beautiful Scenery & Effects. SPECIAL PATHE WAR GAZETTE. Changed Monday and Trmrsday. Watch this Picture J uumal for the Latest News. Matinees Tuesday and Saturday, at 2..10. Two Performances Saturday, at 7 & 9 p.m. ADULTS 3d. CHILDREN, 2d. ADULTS, I (Tipnp Chairs) 642 CHILDREN, 3d. ADULTS, (Tip np Chairs) 9d. CHILDRR. Od. St. John Ambulance Association. — If. I AM prepared to receive the names of JL Women, of sound health and good con- stitution, as Volumeer urses Lither with the Belgian Red Cross Society or the Expeditionary Force. Preference will be given to those who hold Nursing Certificates or have Hospital experience. T. E. LLOYD, Ty Llwyd. AMBULANCE SURGEON.

ABERGAVENNY & THE WAR. "BUSINESS AS USUAL." l SUSPENSION OF THE CIVILIAN MOVEMENT. After all the excitement of the past two or three weeks, Abergavenny is becoming its normal self once more, and is living up to the motto suggested for Britain, Business as usual," or as one Cardiff shopkeeper put it, Business as usual during alterations to the Map of Europe." Of course the tremendous dislocation caused hy the war was bound to have its effect on local trade, and it is only to be expected that the wave of disturbance caused by military and naval movements will not altogether subside for some time. Business is not so brisk, perhaps, as local tradesmen would like, particularly in certain branches of industry, but the more the public realise the fact that there is, as yet, no reason why things should not go on as usual, the more will the community benefit from the ordered state of activity which will ensue. To carry on business with the same energy as in times of peace is one of the best ways of preventing distress to prevent distress is far better than to relieve it, and in this con- nection Messrs. Masters & Co. have set a com- mendable example in announcing that they intend to keep their assistants in employment. Of course there is a limit to the extent which any firm can carry this attitude into practice. Employers of labour cannot keep on paying out if there is no revenue coming in. It is here that the public can help. If they will, as far as possible, give their orders and make their pur- chases as usual and help the circulation of money, they will be doing perhaps more than they realise for the good of the community at large. I Danger of Over-confidence. There is another appeaJ to the public which may be made in view of the trying time which is before us, and that is, to guard against over- confidence. We must hope for the best and at the same time prepare for the worst. There is a tendency with some people, now that Germany seems to have the whole world against her, to regard the tremendous conflict which is in pro- gress as a comparatively light matter which will be disposed of easily and quickly. This is a mistake. Without preaching pessimism, it is very necessary to remember that it is almost impossible that such a clashing of forces can take place without dire disaster to all who participate. We must be prepared to hear of trouble and loss, or of even a temporary set-back to those whose fortunes we are following so anxiously, for honour and glory are not won cheaply. There may be yet greater sacrifices to be made than we wot of but we must steel our hearts and set our lips in a firm determin- ation to see this thing through, and to try to profit as a community by the many lessons which will emerge from the chaos when the historic struggle is over. I Scare News and Stale News. The suspense of waiting from hour to hour for news of the all-important movements which are in progress on land and sea is most trying, especially to those who have relatives in the scene of action. In these circumstances it is to be greatly deplored that so many scare rumours have been given birth. There have at different times been rumours flying about Aber- gavenny which have been proved to have had not the slightest shadow of foundation. The publication or utterance of such statements, often known to be false, is nothing less than criminal, and the authorities take a serious view of such offences, as they may cause great distress to people who have loved ones serving their country. Only on Wednesday a man was sentenced at Bow-street to a month's imprison- ment for spreading false rumours. The Official Press Bureau has stated that The public may be confident that any news of successes or re- verses to the British arms will be communicated officially without delay." Any messages or statements which are not officially confirmed may, therefore, be taken with a very large pinch of salt. The publication of stale news is also causing annoyance to the public. One might buy newspapers all day long and then be very little the wiser, while important war news is so scarce. To hearspccial editions ciied con- tinually in the street would make one think that something important had happened. Those who have bought papers have simply found stale news dished np. Many have vowed they will never buy another special edition, and if the public made the same resolve until news gets a little more exciting they would quickly stop the publicatioulof special editions containing old news. Civilian Force Suspended. I Many Abergavenny men are extremely dis- appointed that the civilian volunteer movement has been suspended. This course was necessi- tated by the fear that the movement would interfere with recruiting for the extra 100,000 men called for by Lord Kitchener. About 150 men, who felt desirous of doing something for their town and country, had enrolled their names. They were assembled in the Market Hall on Monday and addressed by Col. W. 1). Steel, who was' to have taken command of the force. Col. Steel explained the position to the men and said that, in view of the wish of the authorities, they did not propose to enroll any citizens between the ages of 19 and 30 or up to the age of ^2 if they had served in the Regular Army. It was hoped that such men would enlist in I^ord Kitchener's Army. He hoped they would all do their best to encourage that enlistment, because it was absolutely essential in the interests of the country. Anyone who was not within the ages mentioned would be gladly enrolled in the volunteer corps, and whenever they were in a position to resume the organisation they would have due notice. He hoped they would then turn up in such excellent numbers as they had that night, and they could then get 011 with a certain amount of elementary I military training. Who Wants to be a Special ? The raising of civilian volunteer corps seems to be still further discountenanced in an order issued by the Home Office on Wednesday. The order states that the police authorities should not encourage the formation of town guards or civil guards," which are neither under military control nor organised as special constables. The Home Secretary advises that preparations in other than the ordinary military forces should proceed along the same lines-first, the strength- ening of the regular police force, and, second, the creation of a force of special constables. The object seems to be to take precautions against civil disturbance, but the civilian volunteer force goes further than that. It is meant for defence, if such a regrettable necessity should arise, and it is therefore of importance that all able-bodied men who are unable to serve their country in any other way should have some military training in case of emergency. It had been hoped to raise a civilian force of about 300. There arc a few special constables already en- gaged at Abergavenny, but obviously there is no necessity for such a large number of special constables as JOo. The result is that many men. who cannot go to the front and who do not deSIre I to be special constables, have nothing to do but to look on, and some useful material is therefore being neglected. The opinion is held in some quarters that the authorities may shortly give their blessing to the civilian volunteer move- ment, and then townsmen will have an outlet for their enthusiasm. Recruiting at Abergavenny. The officers at the Drill Hall arc.still busy with recruiting and answering the many in- quiries from men who are anxious to go on active service. In addition to the batch of 87 sent during last week, a further contingent of about 50 left on Saturday to join the 3rd Mon- mouthshire Battalion, and a similar number who have been encamped in the Park during the week are ready to follow them. The Battalion is now well up to strength. Although definite instructions do not seem to have been sent from headquarters on the matter, a little recruiting has been done towards the extra loo,noo called for by Lord Kitchener, and 28 men have been sent to Brecon for enrolment in various units ol: the Army. Following the meeting of local Magistrates and members of the Town Council in connection with recruiting for Lord Kitchener's Armv, which is reported in another column,. the sub- committee held a meeting on Tuesday and appointed Col. W. D. Steei chairman, aud Mr. J. A. G. Price hon. sec. It was arranged to appoint sub-committees in each of the 22 parishes of the division, consisting of Iccal Magistrates, Guardians, Overseers of the Poor, etc., and to send out instructions to each sub- committee to secure all available men and send in their names to the hon. sec. for registration. It is hoped that the movement will be well supported throughout the rural area. A sub- committee was appointed for the town, of which the Deputy-Mayor was appointed chairman. Alderman Wheatley has seen that the local committee is fully representative of all classes, for it includes five Magistrates, three Guardians, three Overseers, two employers of labour, two ministers of religion, all the members of the Town Council, two representatives of the Trades and Labour Council, and two representatives of the ational Union of Railwavmen. There should shortly be a fillip to recruiting in the district. Fp to now many who have desired to enlist have not known what to do or where to go. It should be remarked that the term Lord Kitchener's Army has evidently misled many people into thinking that it is a distinctive force of 100,000. It is simply an addition to the Army of that number, and the recruits will be divided up among all the various units of the Armv. I L. & N. W. R. Co.'s Generosity. The L. & N.W.Rly. Co. are displaying con- siderable generosity to the dependants of their employes who have been called upon to serve their country. The local relief fund committee have received a notification in order to prevent overlapping, to the effect that they are pro- viding for the wi ves and families of all the mem- bers of their permanent staff who have been called np as Army Reservists or Territorials. together with a list of all those who are affected by tins decision. Seven or eight men have also been called up from the Post Office, and we understand that the authorities will make the necessary provision for the dependants. I Names Wanted. I It has been suggested that a list should be made of all those serving their country, whether in the Regular Army, Reserves, Territorials, Navy, R.A.M.C., or of ladies who are serving as nurses. We hear of one local man who has five- sons already in the active forces and another one who is waiting to be called up, while another local man has two sons in the Army, one in the Navy, and a daughter serving as a nurse. If relatives and friends will send to the Deputy Mayor (Alderman Wheatley) such names, to- gether with the regimental or service number, a complete list can be made, which will serve as an interesting record. The Relief Fund. Good progress is being made with the War Relief Fund, and over f633 has already been paid in. It is thought by the county officials that Abergavenny should join the County Fund which is being inaugurated, but most Abergavenny people think differently. Alderman Wheatley, the Deputy Mayor, has set his face strongly against the proposal. He takes the view that Abergavenny, being a borough, is entitled to have its own committee and entire control of the local arrangements. He has received many communications from the headquarters of the fund in London, and his instructions are to pay the money raised locally direct to Buckingham Palace. To join with the county would only increase the expense, and would result in no benefit to the administration of the fund. The local committee have alreadv dealt with a number of necessitous cases, and the arrangements which have been made so far are entirely satisfactory. It should be stated, for the benefit of dependants, as it does not seem to be sufficiently known, that the wives and children of those who are serving their country will receive a separation allowance, and the Deputy Mayor is taking every stet- ) to get this paid promptly. It seems that the author- ities pay a month in advance. It would be much wiser, however, instead of paying a lump sum every four weeks, if the authorities were to co- operate with the local committee with a view to payments being made weekly through the responsible local officials. The Mayoress's Thanks to Ladies. I Mrs. Gilbert Harris, hon. treasurer of the local branch of the Red Cross Working Guild, wishes to acknowledge and thank all ladies who have so willingly and spontaneously responded to her appeal for subscriptions. The appeal still holds good, as still more funds are needed.

Abergavenny Troop Girl Guides. —All Guides I to parade 3 p.m. on Saturday. I -6. I