Abergavenny Chronicle

Local Belgian Hefygses Fund. The following contributions have been kindly sent to the Voluntary Labour Bureau :— Victoria St. Girls' School, 5s. Mr. Bevan's' collecting-box, 6s. Mr. Shackleton, 5s. 6d. Miss Violet Morgan, 5s. Mrs. Philip Morgan, King of Prussia," 5s. Gifts have also been received from Mrs. Duck, Councillor Palmer, Miss Baker-Gabb, Mr. Griffiths (Werngifford), Mrs. Prichard, Mrs. C. Martin, Mrs. Mansel, Mrs. Carr. -60-

CHILDREN'S OPERETTA. I EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE BY HOLY I TRINITY SCHOLARS. livery year the children of the Holy Trinity Sunday School give some little operetta in which they enjoy themselves hugely and delight their parents and friends. This year's effort, which was given in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, was quite as much appreciated as any of its predecessors, and every credit was due to Mrs. Pavord, who had, as usual, taken great pains to train the children, and to Mr. Douglas Singer, who assisted her in the organisation of the per- formance. The Rev. J. Stanley Davies stipablj acted as stage manager, and Miss Bown presided at the pianoforte throughout. As a sort of curtain-raiser, a pretty ballet for children, en- titled "The Children's Drcaiii-, N,as given, in which the little ones performed their various parts very creditably indeed. Linda Goatman was a damtv little representative of the fairy Morning," and fairies and flowers were grace- fully represented by il. Deveveux, M. Jones, E. Williams, B. Rogers, E. Atkins, M. Williams, 1. Morris, II. Goodhall, E. Wilson, D. Edwards, E. Roach and D. Downe. Following the ballet the Rev. J. Stanley Davies (curate at Holy Trinitv) gave an excellent rendering of I hear you calling me (Marshall), and in response to an encore sang with equal success The Rosary. The operetta, in three acts, 0 Mamori," or "Princess Ju- J u," was well staged and ex- cellently performed. The plot, as in so many productions of this kind, centres round the love of a prince for a princess. Festivities are being held in honour of the coming of age of the Emperor's daughter, the Princess In-Ju. A noble prince (who it was foretold by a wise woman at her birth would appear to claim her as his bride) is expected by the Emperor. The prince, however, arrives with a companion, both disguised as lowly minstrels, and having been robbed on their journey of all documents and jewels, are mistaken for imposters (and maybe assasins of'the real prince). They are ordered away to the deepest dungeon or cell, there to await execution on the morrow. Princess Ju- J u, whose heart tells her that the prince is no iin- poster, has escaped in disguise from the castle,, and seeks an interview in the enchanted glen with Abud Hiram, a magician of great renown, and begs his aid to prove the Prince's innocence. He promises her that in a deep sleep she shall discover the hiding place of the robbers and wake to find herself in possession of the stolen documents, etc. In an incantation scene he summons the Spirits of the Night to his aid, who, casting a spell over the Princess, send her to sleep. The curtain descends as the Princess, singing in her sleep, slowly moves otT the stage, beckoned and led by the Spirits of the Night. The last act shows the Court assembled to witness the execution of the prince. The Lord High Executioner (who has been away on a visit to his grandmother who is ill in the country), not having returned, it is suggested that the Prince and his companion could not spend their last hours more profitably than by entertaining the Court with song and dance. This they bravely endeavour to do, much amusement being caused by Fu Shu, who is in mortal terror at the idea of losing his. head. The executioner arrives in due time, and while preparing to fulfil his task the Princess suddenly appears on the scene, accompanied by the Spirits of the Night, and describes in song how, by the aid of their magical spells, she has discovered the proof of the prisoner's iimocence. She produces the golden amulet, on seeing which the Emperor relents and bestows his blessing and her hand on the Prince, and all unite in singing a joyful finale" Ring the merry bridal bells." Miss E. Evans took the title role of Prince is Ju-j u very successfully, and Mr. M. Powell was haughty and dignified as the mighty Emperor with the terrible name, Hokinokitippitoptop. 1 Mrs. Duffield scored the greatest success, how- ever, as the Prince, Shee Ma Guin, singing and acting with distinct charm. Master Cyril Lewis, as the companion, Prince Fu Shit, gave the proper touch of humour to the part. His fear and trembling caused much amusement. Mr. I. Childs as Ching Ching (the Emperor\s ad- viser), performed his part creditably. Mr. H. Lewis was evccllent as the Lord High Execu- tioner, and his song Heads was well rendered. Miss P. Tiscornia had not very much to do as the magician Abud Hiram, but her singing of the Incantation solo was distinctly good, flnd the effect was enhanced by the chorus of voices behind the scenes representing the Spirits of the Night. Some excellent dancing was done by the children, particularly in the dance of the spirits, and the umbrella dance, which showed evidence of careful training, and the solo dance bv Miss C. Berrington was very good. One of the Geisha girls also sang with good style and enunciation Farewell my Lttle Yo San." Other;; not already mentioned who took part were La La, Cherry Blossom, Chrysanthe- mum Sing Song (maidens attendant on the Princess), Miss 0? Jones, Miss F. EYå1E, Mbs F. Vest, Miss E. Jones, Miss 1. Roach Geishas, C. Kenner, I)ollv Jones, F. Tranter, R. Goatman, Y Downe, L. Matthews, Dons Jones, G. Allen, N B11tt, O. Roach, R. Powles, G. vest; Spirits of the Night, E. Williams, P. Devereux, 1. Morris, M Williams, B. Rogers Messenger, Master C. Williams Umbrella Bearer, Master W. Jones Guards, E. Bailey, N. Best, A. V. Pavord. It is worthy of mention that Ml. Douglas Smger wrote and composed "The Lantern Song," which was introduced into the Operetta.

-qr- A Successful Concert. The foHowing is a statement of accounts in connection with the recent concert given at the Town Hall by the Gwent Glee Party, in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund and the Red Cross Working Party. The profit realised was £ 30 ios., and the details are as follows :—Receipts Marquess of Aberga- venny, £2 ios. Bishop of Llandaff, illS. Mr. H. Gethin, 1-2 Col. Curre, Itton Court, £ 1 12s. 6d. Mr. \V. L. Thomas, Tredillion, £ 1 ios. Col. J. Bradiiey, C.B., Talyoced, fi irs. Mr. Isaac George, J.P., £ x Is. Sir II. 1\1. Jackson, £1 tickets sold, £19 5s. cash at door, /4 its total £3:> us. 6d. Expenditure Motor 'bus £ 3 Messrs. Owen Bros., £ 2 is. 6d. balance in hand, £ 30 10s. total £ 35 us. 6d. In addition to the above donations the committee wish to thank the following for assistance :—Col. J. H. G. Harris, J.P., for teas for Gwent Party, 35s. Abergavenny Chronicle," for advertisements, 10s. Abergavenny Billposting Co., posting, 10s. A Friend, Town Hall expenses piano free. .&.

t LLANVAPLEY. PATRIOTIC CONCERT.—A very successful concert was held on Thursday, Feb. 4th, at Laundry Cottage, kindly lent by Mr. Reginald Herbert, who sent a generous subscription to the fund. The concert was in aid of the Red Cross Workin'g Party, in order to purchase materials for the garments for our brave soldiers. The members of the working party organized the concert but almost everyone in the village worked hard and gave generously that it might be a success. The room was tastefully decor- ated, and excellent refreshments were provided for those who assisted. The chair was taken by Mr. W. Biggs, of Perth-y-pea, who made an appropriate speech. Special thanks are due to Mr. Hugh Cole, who gave his valuable services both as soloist and accompanist and to Miss Caldicott, of Llanvihangel, whose character songs were much appreciated. The programme Was as follows :—Pianoforte solo, Mr. H. Cole song, "British boys," Mr. W. Powell; song, "Your King and Country," Miss ToNvnsfiend comic duet (in character), The Upper Ten and the Lower Five," Messrs. G. Caldicott and A. Williams recitation, Longfellow's Christmas Bells," Miss Grace Townshend song, The Old Soldier," Mr. A. Morris song, Sons of the The Motherland," Miss M. Davies song, Beacon," Mr. A. Williams song, Tipperary, Mr. W. Powell song, My Caravan," Miss I\lr. W. Powell song, .N Townshend song, The soldiers' farewell" Rev. Williams song, The Donah's Wedding," Miss Caldicott song, Sammy," Mrs. A. Aliss Caldicott song, Morris song, Tommy Atkins," Mr. O. Powell Song, Little Gipsy Jane," Miss Caldicott; Song, Hearts of Oak," Rev. Townshend song, A Soldier and a Man," Mr. G. Caldicott song, "The Bay of Biscay," Mr. 0. Powell; recita- tion, The Home Flag, Miss Townshend National Anthems of our Allies flag dresses, The Misses Townshend. A short sketch, en- titled "Knitting," was acted by the Misses Townshend, the characters being as follows Mss Susanah Murgatroyd, Miss V. Townshend Miss Jane Murgatroyd, Miss G. Townshend; Miss Eliza Murgatroyd, Miss S. Townshend Hannah Cowley (servant), Miss Townshend. Thanks are due to Mrs. Dominic for the loan of ner piano, and to Mr. Davies, of Pentrewillian, for his gramophone, which entertained the 3-udience before the commencement of the concert. The proceeds amounted in all to £ 4 175., there being no expenses to pay. N

DEATH-OF MR. EDWIN MARTIN i The death occurred on ednesday, at the age of OS years, of Mr. Edwin Martin, at his residence, I), Regent-street. The deceased gentleman, who was one of the old inhabitants of the town and was verv highly respected, had been ill for nearly a fortnight. He was a native of Chep- stow, and on coming to Abergavenny, opened a business as a grocer in Cross-street, which he carried on for 34 years. During all the period he was in business he gave a large amount of his time to public affairs, and did much good work for the town. He was for many years a member of the Improvement Commissioners and sub- sequently of the Urban District Council. He occupied the chair during the last year of the latter body's existence, and signed the cheque in connection with the restoration of the Charter of Incorporation to Abergavenny, For a number of years lie also served on the Aberga- venny Board of Guardians, and lie ably officiated ns linn secretary to the Abergavenny Eisteddfod -A oil ?q(?er(,tarv t o the AI)er,. ( 1 1,1 i li g Nvll- lcli tiine the for a period of 14 years, during which time the event was a great success. Mr. Martin was a staunch Churchman, and had for many years filled the office of churchwarden at St. Mary's. During his period of office the tenor bell was restored, and it bears the names of Mr. Martin and Mr. John Prichard as churchwardens. Mr. Martin was for a large number of years a member of the St. John's Lodge of Freemasons. He leaves a widow, a son and a daughter.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH I ANNIVERSARY. The 225th anniversary of the Congregational Church was celebrated on Thursday by a tea and entertainment. The tea was held in the schoolroom, and a large number sat down, the following ladies presiding at the tables -.Nirs. Yorwertli Davies, Miss Price, Mrs. George Jenkins, Mrs. Fred Powell. Mrs. E. Thomas, Mrs. Chas. Powell, Mrs. Peake, Mrs. Price (Riclimond- road), Mrs. Redwood, and Mrs. Phillips. The entertainment in the chapel in the evening was entirely sustained by Professor Duxhury, whose elocutionary recitals proved a real treat. Pro- fessor Duxbury's abilities are well known at Abergavenuv, and lie held the rapf attention of an appreciative audience throughout as he passed from grave to gay, from lively to serene." The first part of the programme was taken up with The Rosary, a cnarming siory woven round the well-known verses by Florence I,. Barclay. The humorous, descriptive and pathetic passages were eloquently and artisti- cally declaimed, and the reciting of the inspired verses held the audience spellbound. In the second part Professor Duxbury gave a thrilling recital of the trial scene from" The Merchant of j Venice," and also gave the humorous piece, The denominational Garden (Rice), and Edgar Allen Poe's well-known descriptive lines i The Bells," which were both given in a masterly manner. The choir gave a stirring rendering of the chorus Rest, soldier, rest (Roberts) and another chorus.

I —^ S Afeergavenny onstautiai Ch" y The annual general meeting of the members j of the Abergavenny Constitutional Club was held on Monday night, Mr. H. Lyons presiding. The report and statement of accounts sub- mitted by the acting secretary was considered a very satisfactory one. The report stated that 20 per cent. of the members had joined His Majesty's forces, and that during the time they were on active service they were to ?'2 hon. j members, in recognition of the services they j were rendering to their country. I he club had given a subscription of £20 to the War Relief Fund and had also subscribed towards the equipment of a motor ambulance for the Ulster Volunteers who had enlisted for the war. The election of officers was proceeded with. Mr. John Prichard was re-elected president, and Lt.-Co!. J. H. C. Harris chairman, while Capt. Walter Prichard and Sergt. R. Cooke were i respectively re-clected hon. treasurer and secretary, both the latter officers being depu- i tised while they are on service. The committee was elected as follows :—Messrs. C. L. Morris, W. J. Davies, P. Hay ward, H. Lyons, J. Wril- liams, Sergt. Sherrard, Sergt. ,R. Day, Trooper P. Carr, Messrs. A. F. Trevor Stewart and W. j 1 C??ry, '??iessrs. J. Evans.. A vote oftthanks was accorded the chairman for presiding, and appreciation was expressed of the services he had rendered to the cause.

f/' f!n?:?g ?pps?t?eH?s. f<d.mtmg Nppamí!.mCrLS. THE MONMOUTHSHSRE HOUNDS Monday, Feb. at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. IS-Tre.);are.; at 11 a.m. THE CRSCKHQWELL HARRIERS I WILL MEET Tuesday, Feb. I6-Pengell:fford; at 11.

i To Refund tfee Money. Mary Jones, 2, Miles-row, Bryumawr, was summoned at Brynmawr on Monday for obtain- ing 28s. under false pretences from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association. Mr. n. Gibson Harris appeared for the local committee. It was alleged that defendant received 7s. a week from the association, and denied having received any separation allowance for a month after the Government grant had been paid. Defendant said she could not read or write, and that they had been trying to make a fool of her." The Bench bound her over and ordered her to I refund the whole of the money and pay costs.

I B L" S I Brvnmawr Licensing Sessions. The annual licensing meeting for the Bryn- mawr Petty Sessional Division was held on Monday. The magistrates present were Messrs. L. Pritchard (in the chair), J. Bloor, J. Watkins, W. M. Tayor, W. Rosser, and H. Connop. Supt. Hand, Deputy-Chief Constable, re- ported that there were 50 alehouses, 17 beer- houses, one beer and wine licence, together with one (shop) wine and spirit licence, one (off) I sweets, and four billiard licenses, to a pop ulatin I of 9,870 in their district, giving an average of 145 to each licensed house. On February wl he visited the Griffin Hotel, and found that the commercial room was very damp and the paper off the wall. The kitchen and the approach to the billiard room were in a dilapidated con- dition from dampness. The backyard was in an unsatisfactory condition. The Gold Diggers' Arms, King-street, Brynmawr, was in a very bad state from dampness. The floor in the kitchen was broken and dangerous. The houses referred to were very well conducted. There had been four convictions during the year. Two houses had been compensated. All the licenses were renewed with the excep- tion of the Gold Diggers' Arms and the Griffin, these being adjourned. Mr. R. J. Trump, Rhymney, explained with regard to the Griffin that negotiations were pro- ceeding with the Beaufort Estate for the pur- chase of the freehold, and that was why the repairs had not been attended to. The premises would be put in a proper state of repair as soon as possible. ¿ <

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. DEATHS. MARTIN.—On the iotli February, 1915, Edwin Martin, aged 68 years. Funeral leaves 9, Regent-street at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. j I ø ¡ EDMUNDS.—On the 9th inst., at 9, I Richmond Road, Abergavenny, William Edmunds, aged 77 years. ri

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I BOROUGH THEATRE. A first-class dramatic attraction has been secured for the coming week, when Mr. W. Garrod and his Company, including Miss Bertha Kingston, will make their first appearance locally. The programme will in elude three well- known and highly popular plays, with the identical company, scenery, furniture and effects that have visited all the leading cities in the kingdom it is interesting to note that they have played ^5 weeks in London, 30 in Man- chester, 18 each in Liverpool and Birmingham, and correspondingly lengthy stays in Glasgow, Belfast, Edinburgh, Leeds, Dublin, Cardiff, Swansea, etc. Monday and Tuesday will be devoted to Mr. Garrod's own play A Wife for a Day," a piece of intrigue and crime enlivened by some parti- cularly funny comedy the old actor and his up-to-date musical comedy chorus girl daughter are two very diverting characters that would ensure the success of any comedy. The last act is exceptionally powerful, and has been described as as fine a piece of work as any to be found in contemporary drama. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings A Country Girl in London will be the attraction this piece deals with the White Slave Traffic as recently carried on in London by the German Aliens. But the greatest attraction is being reserved for the last two nights of the week, when Wilson Barrett's famous play The Sledge-Hammer," will be presented. The author of The Sign of the Cross once described this as the best play lie had ever written, and an uninterrupted run of 20 years suggests that the public endorses his opinion. The stage has never seen anything more thrilling than the terrific fight in the forge with sledge-hammers. Two performances will be given of this piece on Saturday night, at 0.40 and 9, at special prices ranging from 4d. to is. 6d. For the re- mainder of the week, one performance nightly and the usual prices will be the rule. It is interesting to note that Miss Bertha Kingston, who fills the leading roles, has been associated with several of the leading lights of the theatrical world, including Miss < Bateman, the late Sir Henry Irving's leading lady when he first took over the Lyceum Theatre, and Lady Tree. She has also had the honour of appearing before their Majesties King George and Queen Mary.

I ABERGAVENNY SENSATION. MRS. GAMESOfl IN A CRITICAL CONDITION. Abergavenny people were startled on Tuesday to learn that Mrs. Gameson, the licensee of the Black Lion Hotel, had cut her throat and was in a critical condition. As with all sensational happenings, the news quickly spread, and there were unfounded rumours about the town that the unfortunate incident had had a fatal result. Mrs. Gameson, who has been at the Black Lion 1 for well over 30 years, is very highly respected, and her kindness of heart is well known. It is understood that she had been worried a good deal about private matters. On Tuesday morn- ing, it appears, she got up and called the house- hold about 7 o'clock. Some time afterwards she was missed, and on a search being made she was found by her son, Chas. Stanley, in the toilet, or hay loft, with a serious wound in her throat, which was bleeding profusely and which had been inflicted by a razor. The alarm was quickly raised and several doctors were im- mediately summoned. Dr. Foley was the first on the spot, and was quickly followed by other medical gentlemen, who did all they could for the iinfortiirate ladv, with whom much sym- pathy is felt. Mrs. Gameson remained un- conscious for two or three days, and is still in a critical condition at the Black Lion Hotel, which wr.s kept closed all daV on Tuesday. A.

IV n Earners at PRIVATES' DARIN3 ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY. One night this week two privates in the Royal Engineers at Abergavenny, who had beeti,i arrested by the military police, made a daring escape from custody. They had been placed in a detention room on the second storev. at the Town Hdl, and txo sentries were on guard at the door. On food being taken into the prisoners it was found that they had made their escape, and the method of their departure was at once apparent. Using a coil of rope which happened j to be in the room, they fastened one end to a radiator and dropped the other end through the window and sliding down the rope got into the Market-hall. Their liberty was short-lived, I however, and they had not gone very far before they were re-arrested. They have since been dealt with in such a way as to convince them of the folly of the enterprise. The weather having been more favourable, the Engineers have commenced this week, in the Castle meadows, an elaborate engineering pro- gramme which has been drawn up. The 123rd Field Company have been engaged in making single and double-lock bridges, while the 124th ) Company have been employed on the opposite side of the river in cutting brushwood and making faciiies and field kitchens. The 151st Company have been engaged in cutting trenches. Members of the Signal Comany have been detailed this week for duty at the Post Office, where they have been assisting and receiving instructions in Morse sounding work under the supervision of the Postmaster. Recruits have been coming in very well all the week, but there are still vacancies for about 400, on account of the additional company which has been author- ised.

JOTTINGS FROM THE Y.M.C.A. Our Rooms continue to be well attended in fact, we have noticed a big increase in our numbers during the past week. Our Social last Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, passed off very well. Thanks to the number of willing helpers, the programme was good, and much appreciated by the Boys." Great disappointment prevailed in our camp on Friday evening because the 124th Company did not come up to scratch and give the weekly concert which they had intended doing. They are hoping to have better luck next week. Our appeal to the men last week to attend our Sunday afternoon Brotherhood was not in vain. They came in in good numbers last Sunday, and were amply repaid for the effort it might have cost them by the excellent address given by our leader, Mr. John Owen. Pte. Farr sang The Lost Chord," which was greatly enjoyed. We were delighted to see our esteemed friend Sergt. E. H. Restall at our meeting on Sunday afternoon. While the 3rd Mon. Regt. were here he proved himself an active friend to our Y.M.C. A. by coming down to recite to us on several occasions. Our best wishes go with him again. We have received several enquiries here for a Welsh Place of Worship. With the co-operation of a Welsh teacher, we think we may be able to form a Welsh Class on Sunday afternoons. Who will volunteer to take such a class ? The Secre- tary will be glad to make the necessary arrange- ments, if a teacher be forthcoming. We shall very shortly be commencing our eisteddfodau here. If anyone is anxious to clear out any bound books which they have read and finished with, we shall be glad to have them here. They make very suitable prizes. We are pleased to note That by the numbers of letters written here, the men keep their families and friends well in- formed of their activities. That they enjoy the coffee and cake at our weekly socials. That a large percentage of them are teetotallers. That there are a number of them who can give us a tune on the piano. That so many friends are only too glad to assist us by sending in newspapers and periodicals. That we never need a policeman here to keep order. That the Mayor pays us a visit occasionally. That the ladies have decided to provide tea at the socials for those who do not like coffee. 1 W.G.G. I

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Tragic Affair at Llangynidr. WELL-KNOWN FARMER SHOT. Quite a sensation was caused in the village of Llangynidr and the surrounding district on Monday morning, when it became known that Mr. David Penry Thomas, of Ffrwd, farmer, had been found in the parlour of his house, shot. There was a terrible wound in the head, and near deceased lay his breechloader gun. Mr. Thomas identified himself with all local move- ments, and was well known and highly respected in the district. He leaves a widow and two young children. The inquest was held on Monday afternoon, at the Horse She Inn, Llangynidr, before the Coroner for the district, Mr. R. H. A. Davies. Rose Thomas said deceased was her husband, and was 37 years of age. She last saw him at 7.30 a.m. in the morning in their bedroom. He went downstairs then. He was dressed, with the exception of his coat which was downstairs. In a few minuses afterwards she heard a report, and found her husband dead on the floor, with a gun between his legs. It was deceased's gun, and was kept in the front room. Generally it was unloaded, because of the children. She could not say when he last used the gun. He had been fairly well, but had suffered from indigestion lately, and it had interfered with his sleep. They had all been rather depressed lately-the children had been ill and they had been kept up at night. She had never heard Thomas threaten to take his life. There was nothing to worry him, financially or otherwise, and they were a very happy couple. She did not think the war had a depressing effect upon him. She could give no reason why deceased should have taken his life. Henry Williams, roadman, Llangynidr, said lie was called to Ffrwd Farm between 7 and 8 a.m. He saw the deceased, Penry Thomas, on the floor of the parlour, dead. He was lying on his back with a gun lying on him, the stock being between his legs and the barrel towards his head. He saw that the right side of his head was injured. It was not unusual for de- ceased to go out with a gun in the morning. He had not got his coat on. Witness did not examine the gun lie understood deceased had been troubled with a fox about the place. P.C. Henry Jones saidme reached the Ffrwd Farm about ten minutes to 9, and found de- ceased dead in his parlour. The gun produced was in the position described by the last witness. Witness here described the nature of the injuries. He believed Thomas was in his stocking feet. He had two waistcoats on, one of which was open, but no coat. He had seen deceased out before breakfast some mornings, after rabbits, and he believed he was a careful man with a gun. He should say, so far as he was aware, that he was not a man to take his own life. Dr. C. J. Evans, Crickhowell, said he had examined the body of deceased, whom he had recently attended- He saw him Oil the 30th of ] anuary last, when he was attending his children. He told him lie was subject to dvspepsia and was not sleeping well of late. He prescribed for him. Deceased cycled to Crick- -tie to his surgery. liowell on the 3rd inst., and came to his surgery. He said lie was better, but was still not sleeping. Witness described the nature of the injuries inflicted by the discharge of the gun. He should say that the charge took him in the middle of the forehead. The gun, in his opinion, was fired within three or four inches of the forehead. There was nothing in the man's temperament, so far as he could see, to cause him to do such a thing, and there was nothing in his health to lead him to think lie would take his life. The impulse might, however, be momentary and unpremeditated. He hardly thought it could have been a pure accident. A verdict of Suicide by shooting himself whilst temporarily insane was returned.

LLANGATTOCK. I PATRIOTIC NONCONFORMISTS.—At a. social I gathering at Betliesda Congregational Vestry on Monday evening, Mr. Win. Townsend said Nonconformists were playing a noble part in this war, and he v-as proud to think that out of their small church eight of their young men had gone to light the battles of their country. Their names were 1'rivate Randolph Morgan, 3rd Monmoutlishires Privates Edgar Davies, Ivor Powell and David Williams, 1st Brecknock- shires, at Aden Private Joseph Williams, R.A.M.C. and Privates Albert Po-vcll, Arthur Morgan and Joe Williams, 2nd Brecknockshires. Ptc. Powell was one of their Sunday-school superintendents. He certainly thought their names should be recorded in the Church roll of honour.—Mr. Vaughan said these men had un- doubtedly enlisted from the highest motives and had obeyed the voice of conscience. &.

——- ?- V.M.C.A.- In the report of tea and annual meeting last week the names of only two ladies— Mrs. lieckwith and Miss Boyd—were inserted as presiding at the tea tables. In addition to the above the following ought to have been mentioned Mrs. Dyer, Miss Watkin, Mrs. Jons, Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. O. J. Owen and Mrs. Beavan.

✓ "V — Seq31 to a IVlotor Acsirfsnt. CASE AT BRECON COUNTY COURT. Sequel to a motor accident which occurred on the road between Criekliowell and Brecon came before his Honour Judge Bryn Roberts at the Brecon County Court 011 Saturday, when the Abergavenny Motor Company brought an action against Lady Charlotte Salt. wife of Sir Shirley Salt, Bart., Gliffaes, near Criekliowell, for £ gg 6s. Cd. damages caused by an accident through the alleged negligence of defendant's chauffeur on October 15th. There was a counter-claim by defendant for (29 is. 3d.. Mr. S. J- Francis Williams (instructed by Messrs. Gardners & Hey wood, Abergavenny) appeared for the plaintiffs, and the Hon. Herbert Bailev (instructed by Messrs. Jeffreys & Powell, Brecon) for the defendant. For the plaintiffs, evidence was given that their car driver, Jaines Barry,. chauffeur, was proceeding from the Llangorse road to the main road between Ahergavenny and Brecon. He was coming along the proper side, and while turning the corner at Bwlch for the main road towards Brecon, his car was run into by de- fendant's car which was going in the direction of Criekliowell. Had the defendant's car kept to its proper side it could have passed behind the plaintiffs' car. It was only at the corner plaintiffs' chauffeur saw the defendant's car coming along, and he went as much as he could in turning to his proper side, the front left wheel of the car touching the grass on the side of the road. Mr. D. P. Jones, Llangynidr, J.P., who was in plaintiffs' car, said the accident might have been avoided had his chauffeur stopped in the middle of the road or had defendant's car kept its proper side after plaintiffs' car had crossed the road. For the defence, Harry Young, chauffeur to Lady Salt, said he only saw the plaintiffs' car when four or five yards from the corner, and the only possible way to avoid an accident, he thought, was to sheer for the right-hand side, and this lie did with the result that they collided. Cross-examined by Mr. St. Francis Williams, Young said he might have been going at the rate of about 20 miles an hour at the spot, so as to get over the Bwlch. He denied negligence on his part. The Judge said the question was wnetner there was blame on both sides. He thought the sounding of horns in going round corners was all right for pedestrians, but useless for motorists, because they could not hear one another because of the rattle of their own cars.. Mr. St. Francis Williams But there is nothing invented but the horn. The Judge Oh, yes, there is go slower. (Lauahter). If they were two donkey carts here there would have been no collision. (More laughter). Both these cars were going at too fast a pace. Mr St F. Williams One was going at 12 miles an hour, and the other about twenty. The Judee That is why I say so, and they were both going faster than that. Judgment was given for the defendant on the claim and for the plaintiffs on the counter-claim, no order being made with regard to costs. ———— 46-

T0SASS0 THE flor,T. We are constantly receiving postcards and letters of thanks from the recipients of cigar- ettes and tobacco at the front, thanking us for what we are doing, and in every one of them they say their chief want is cigarettes and I matches. We should be very sorry to have to close our fund for want of support, but this we must do unless we receive a more generous response to our appeal. We notice since the commencement of our fund that the majority of the subscribers are ladies. What are the hundreds of smokers of Abergavenny doing towards our fund ? Many will say that they have subscribed already. Tobacco burns awav, they know, but do they tell themselves that they bought tobacco last week and will not require more until after the war is over ? Surely if they cannot do their bit in the fighting line, thev could deny themselves of at least 6,J. per week to give some pleasure and comfort to the boys I who are risking their lives every minute, so that I we at home shall be saved from the horrors of the Huns. When we think of Tommy in the l trenches it will be some comfort to know that his pockets arc filled with what he wants most just then. Think of the long hours, long nights. and often wet nights, he is in the trenches. and ask yourself whether you would be happy with- out your beloved smoke if you were in his place. The discomfort of damp clothes, soaked trenches, and coarse food do not count to Tommy so long as he has his smoke. Picture to yourself the rain and snow-swept battlefield, and the com- footless trench he is so brilliantly defending, and you will consider it an honour to deserve his Thank you." Let him see tha we have not forgotten him. His Thank you will be everything compared with the little we can do to make him happy. We ask you to help us to ke?p the fund going, ivvery ocl. helps. If there are any who cannot afford 6d., but would ¡ like to give their mite, we will take, and acknow- i ledge, even less. The amount of subscriptions received this week is 13s. 6d., and this from a town with a population of about 9,000. Every penny subscribed is spent on tobacco, I and we send is. 6d. worth free for 6d., with matches and a postcard with your name and I address, so that he will know who are his bene- factors. He will, no doubt, return it to you with his thanks, as thousands of others have done. Copies of letters received by three subscribers to our fund 2 i'2 I" T 5. Many thanks for gift parcel forwarded by you through Tobacco Fund." I can assure you we enjoyed same very much. It passes many weary hours away in the trenches, which are very monotonous just at present. We are pleased to see that we are not for- gotten bv our countrymen at home. Will conclude, wishing you all prosperity, etc. Believe me, yours sincerely, CON PI,. W. NEWBOUND, 1st Bedford Regt., 5th Div., British Expeditionary Force. H.M. Torpedo Boat 115. January 2ist, 1915. Dear Sir,—I have received your cigarettes and tobacco. Thanks very much for them. I very much appreciate your kindness, and sincerely hope to do my little bit. I cannot give any news as every letter is censored. We are all well and happy, but I guess we should welcome a bust up, as this lot is very monotonous. Thanking you again. I remain, yours faithfully, P. HCLME, E.R.A. Dear Misses Redwood,—Accept my thanks for gift tobacco and cigarettes which I received just as the regiment came out of the trenches, and I wish both of you the best of luck for year 1915, and hope that this terrible war will soon be over. Yours sincerely, No. 6109 SERGT. P. JARROLD, D Company, I 2nd Suffolk Regiment. A TRIBUTE TO THE QUALIT I The very fine quality of the cigarettes and tobacco sent is greatly appreciated by every Tommy who has been lucky enough to receive a parcel, as will be shown from the following letter received from Gunner E. Favitt :— The letter says GentIeme"n,-I think it only fair to let you know of the thankfulness of the troops here to the firm of Martins for the QUALITY of the tobacco and cigarettes supplied. Without a doubt the Kitchener cigarettes are much preferred to any of the other numer- ous brands, while as to tobacco, if Martins' Mixture is procurable, treble the quantity of another brand would be rejected. I myself am a large tobacco smoker, and my only regret is that the supply of Martins is so good in quali y that the men never part with your mixture. I think this is a splendid tribute to the quality. The idea of compressing the tobacco is excellent, inasmuch as any little space spare saved is much appreciated when one has to carry their all.' Yours respectfully, I I- GUNNER E. PAVITT." I

SUBSCRIPTIONS TO TOBACCO FUND. I Previously acknowledged £ 97 15 3 This week 0 13 b 198 IS 9 5s. (10 packets) Mrs. C. Bews. 2s. 6<f. (5 packets) E.P. 2s. (4 packets) Miss C. Wotherspoon Mrs. Miles. 1 6d. (3 packets) Penny Uncle Sam. 6d. (1 packet) Miss Alice Jones.

ABERGAVENNY POUCE COURT Wednesday. — Before Major Williams (in.the chair), Mr. W. L. Thomas, and Mr. Edwin Foster. ^1 Ejectment. é; Mr. John Prichard applied for an ejectment order against one of his tenants. Applicant said that the defendant and if he would pay £ 2 2s. he would make him a present of the remainder, on condition that he cleared out in a week. Defendant agreed to thi and the Bench made the order. Na Appearance. George Davies, labourer, of IJantilio Cros- sennv, was summoned for being drunk and dis- orderly in Monk-street on the oth inst., but did not appear. After formal evidence had been given, the Bench decided to i-sre a warrant for his appear- ance, and if he turned up after the Court rose he was to be ordered to attend next week. jfc

ABERGAVENIW STOCK MARKET. At the weekly market on Tuesday "here was a smaller entry of sheep thau usual, but trade was about the same. Fat ewes made up to 595., and tegs up to 57s. There was also a smaller entry of pigs, porkers making up to 56s. 6d. Messrs. Straker & Son and Chadwick had a larger entry of beef than usual, an excellent trade resulting and every lot being sold. Bulls made up to £ 33 ios., bullocks up to £ 2 7 5:>" .1:1 maiden heifers up to

GROSrraONT. Belgian R)a,iKi? Fi;xd.—The proceeds of the recent tea and concert amounted to )20. gs., which is a most gratindng result.. COUNTY COUNCIL HEDGING COMPETITION.—■ Under the auspices of the Agricultural Depart- ment of the Monmouthshire County Council, a hedging class, under the direction of Mr. Rees, instructor, has taken place at the Town Farm. Grosmont, the necessary fence to be operated upon having been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by Mr. John Vaughan. The judges—Messrs. Warren Davies, Old Court, Llangattock and Walter Johnson, Poolhall, Llan vetherine- Î11 their report referred to the high standard of the work carried out by the students. The following were the results :— 1st, Melbourne Barrell. Grosmont, 20 points 2nd, Charles Baker, Cupid's Hill, Grosmont, Ii) points 3rd, Henry Emery, Great Campston Farm, Grosmont, ihl points 4th, John Rayner, Trevyr, Grosmont, 15 points 5th, Arthur Ruck, Little Hand, Grosmont, 14I points 001, Rees Prosser, Barn's Farm, Grosmont, 14] points. The first four receive the County Council prizes. The County Council have been, unfortunately, unable to entertain the demand for another class this season, owing to the increasing popu- larity of these classes in all pans of the county, but it is hoped that circumstances will permit of another class being formed next vear.

I SKENFRITH. CONCERT.—A grand evening concert, in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund, organized by Mrs. Graham, Hilston Park, was held in Norton Cross Council School, Skenfrith, on Friday evening. Notwithstanding the unpropitious state of the weather there was a crowded house. The following was the programme :—Piano solo, Baroness D'Anethan song, Mrs. Lloyd I song, Soldier Jim," Mr. Isaac song, Touch not the nettle," Mrs. V allings; sGng," Little Frenches," Mr. Millham volin solo, Caaz-ona." Miss Maclaverty song. Daddy's sweetheart." Miss Curtis song, Mr. Yaughan Hughes song. I'll make a man of you," Baroness D'Anethan song, Mr. Sandeman song, Mr. J. Vaughan; piano solo, Baroness D'Anethan song, A song of Britain," Mr. Millham song, Little Grey Home in the West," Miss Curtis song, Mr. Isaac song." Sands o' Dee," Mrs. Sandeman violin solo, Preislied," Miss Maclaverty song. M'hm," Mrs. Vallings song, Mr. Vaughan Hughes nnet," Good luck and bad," Mrs. Vallings and Mrs. Sandeman scng, Mr. J. Vaughan; song, ":Mary in Tipperary," Mr. Isaac.

qp- mo<enain nre for HEAD \CH£, TOO;HACHE,  o snrp it is a ".TIFj'—imitations wortld<"<s^ ■ 13-'d. e&('.h, 1/1, ,Jnz.. t .11 chemi.ts ad ltore/ SEND ID. POSTAOR FOR SAMI LI. A FSL?W???? J. MORGAN JONES & CO..  1, HHUODIBRoÇ1;B, LL..t.JfELLT.  IT  Imw ?? CREAM SEPAR?TOR? An EXTRA PROFIT of Is. WEEKLY on EACH COW is by uBmg the LAVAL. Sepamtor, which produces more 1mttcr than any other. CALVES THR" better on ilk sepw-atcd milk and much tIInO and saved- ONE AND A HALF MILLIONS SOLD. Fixed in any Dairy on One Mouth's Free TrilL Agents: DA VIES & JONES, Raglan Works, Kaglan. 3. R. BOUNDY, Ironmonger, Abergavenny.