Abergavenny Chronicle

fcalcs bv auction. THE" CROWN & SCEPTRE," MARDY, ABERGAVENNY. MONDAY. MAY 1ST, 1916.  STRAKER, SON & CHADWICK, F.A.I., J having let the House and Lands, will Sell for Mr. Williams the whole of his I OUTDOOR EFFECTS AND IMPLEMENTS, 3 POWERFUL CART MARES, toeethc-r with the well-preserved HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Auctioneers' & Hotel Valuers Offices Aber- gavenny. 28, GEORGE STREET, PONTYPOOL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL ioth, 1916. J-S. STRAKER, SON & CHADWICK tj will Sell by Auction the whole of the SHOP FIXTURES & FITTINGS. Sale at 2.30. This Sale is being conducted for MESSRS. J. J. GWATKIN, of Pontypool, as the principal is on active service, and J. S., S & C. have under- taken to conduct his Auction Business during his absence. SHORT NonCE OF SALE. 2, HARRINGAY TERRACE, BRECON RD., ABERGAVENNY. THURSDAY NEXT, APRIL 20th, 1916. Attractive Sale of Surplus Furniture WHICH JAMES STRAKER, R.A.I., SON & CHAD- WICK, E.A.I., will conduct on the premises (by kind permission of the landlord) for Mr. W. J. Day, who has recently removed from Frogm'v e Street, and who is also including the practically rev Effects purchased for use at Tne Farm tor tiis son who is now on active < service, and including :— Kitchen Utensils, Tables and Chairs, about 20 lots of Books, Three Pairs of Boxing Gloves, 15 Pairs of Sktes, Several lots of Pictures, also Valuable Engraving of Pembroke Town and # Castle, and other Choice Oil Paintings, Skittle Set, Odd Ciiina and Glass, Hockey Sticks, Hip Baths, Three Axminster Carpets, 9ft. x 16ft., Sundry Stair Carpet, Lino, Rugs, Case of Birds in mahogany, Case of Birds in oak, 4ft. Ma- hogany Bookshelves, Mahogany Pembroke Table, Three Pairs of Tapestry Curtains, Ornaments, A MASSIVE DINING-ROOM SUITE in Mahogany and Velvet, comprising 6 Small, 2 Easy Chairs & Couch also a very fine 7ft. Side- board to match, with plate glass back, drawers and well; various Clocks in oak and marble, Framed Collection of Butterflies, mounted in gilt American Rocker, Overmantel in ebony and gilt, Bronzes, Ornaments. Vaccuum Cleaner, Smoking Chairs, Revolving Writing Clair, Ad- justable Easy Chair, 3ft. Pine Glazed Bookcase, Double-ended Sofa in mahogany, Drawing-room Settee in Tapestry, Mahogany Umbrella Stand, 2ft. 6in. Fumed Oak Writing Cabinet, Cheffon- uier, Walnut Centre Ottoman in Cretonne and Horse-hair, Louis Overmantel, NEW 4 FT. SHERATON BEDROOM SUITE, Several Excellent Bedsteads ,including one in solid brass, Single ditto in oak, and others in brass and iron, with springs and overlays Birch and otuer Toilet Tables, Toilet Ware, Cane- seated Chairs, Towel Rails, Easy Chair in Saddlebag, Odd Lengths of Stair Carpet, Toilet Glasses, Bolsters and Pillows, Oak Chest of 5 Drawers, &c., &c. Sale at 2.15 s iarp. Terms Strictly Cash. Sale Posters will not be issued, but Card Catalogues may be had on application to the Auctioneers at their Offices, Abergavenny. GRAIG BARN FARM, CRICKHOWELL. MR. MONTAGUE HARRIS, FA.I., has ?- been instructed by Mr. W. G. Watkins to Sell by Auction on the premises, as above, On THURSDAY, 27th APRIL, 1916, THE GRASS KEEP on GRAIG BARN FARM, comprising an area of 42 Acres or thereabouts. Lots 1, 2, 3 4, comprising an area of 24 Acres or thereabouts, to be grazed. Lots 5, 6, 7, comprising iS Acres or there- abouts, to be grazed or mown. For further particulars, apply to Mr. W. G. Watkins, Crickhowell, or to the Aucttoneer, Lion Street, Abergavenny. Sale at 2 o'clock, p.-m. Auctioneer's Offices Abergavenny. WOODBINE VILLA, LLANTHEWY RHYDDERCH. One mile from Penpergwm Station, G.W.R. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND OUTDOOR EFFECTS Comprising Double Washstand, Washstand and Ware, Dressing Table, Wooden Bedstead, Deal Chest of three long and two short drawers, Tiled-back Washstand, Toilet Mirror, Cane- seated Bedroom Chairs, Duchesse Dressing Table, Towel Rail, Seven Pieces of Bedroom Ware, Child's Ciib with chain mattress and over- lay complete Feather Pillows, Four Dining Chairs, Gent's Easy Chairs, Ladies' ditto, Right hand Couch, all covered in leather Deal Table, Two Deal Tables in turned legs, Deal Dresser and Shelves, Six Windsor Chairs, Mahogany China Cupboard with cupboards in base and glass doors, Brass based Duplex Table Lamp, Oilcloth, Linoleums, Mats, Rugs and Baskets, Fender and Fire Tools, Quantity of Dairy Utensils, Lard and Pan, Quantity of Sacks, Saucepans, Kettles, and Frying Pans, Zinc Bath, Dinner and Tea Ware, China Tea Service, Earthenware and Glass Dishes, Quantity of Ornaments, Quantity of Coal, Deal Tub and Wicker Hamper, Tubs and Casks, Four Pig Troughs, Wheelbarrow (equal to new), Scythe and Sneed, Pikes and Rakes, Sundry Garden Tools, and a quantity of Excellent Potatoes, together with a quantity of other Effects too numerous to mention, which T\A R. MONTAGUE HARRIS, F.A.I., having -?* received instructions from Mr. J. Gane, will Sell by Auction on the premises as above On WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19th, 1916. Goods on View Morning of Sale. Sale to commence at 2 p.m. sharp. Auctioneer's Offices Abergavenny. COURT FARM, OLDCASTLE. I miles from Pandy Station, G.W.R. CROSS-BRED COWS and their CALVES. Very Useful COB MARE, 14 bands, in foal. IMPLEMENTS, &c., together with 2 Hogsheads of CIDER, 2 Geese and Gells, I Gander, also the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & Effects, which M R. MONTAGUE HARRIS, F.A.I., having J.v! received instructions from Mr. J. Probert, will Sell bv Auction on the premises as above On THURSDAY, 4th MAY, 1916. Goods on View Morning of Sale. Sale to commence at 2 p m. sharp. Auctioneer's Offices Abergavenny. SPRING COTTAGE, BRYNYGWENIN. About 21 miles from Abergavenny. MR. LEWIS J. MORRIS (for the Executors JL'L ?{ the late Pucy Wibberley, deceased) has been favoured with instructions from Mrs. Atkins to Sell by Auction, as above, On THURSDAY, MAY 4th, 1916, The whole of the F!, LIVE & DEAD FARMING STOCK & EFFECTS. For further particulars see posters. Auctioneer's Offices Lion St. (over Bakery Shop), Abergavenny. i v RAGLAN. MONDAY, APRIL 17th, 1916. THE WEEK BEFORE EASTER. RENNIE & J ONES will conduct their great _L\, ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION in their Sale Yard, as above, of FAT AND STORE STOCK. Entries to hand exceed 250 PRIME AND FAT CATTLE, verv Fresh and Strong STORE STEERS & MAIDEN HEIFERS, Barrens, Young Stock and Cows and Heifers with Calves, and over 500 FAT SHEEP, EASTER LAMBS, CROSS- BRED & RADNOR COUPLES, PIGS AND CALVES; from the principal Agri- culturalists in this celebrated neigh- bourhood. Trucking arrangements and Luncheon as usual. Further Entries are solicited, and may be made with Mr. R. S. Pugh, at the Crown Hotel, Raglan or the Auctioneers, at Monmouth or » Newport. aleu Auction. I CA EM AIX, PENRHOS, NEAR RAGLAN. MR. LEWIS J. MORRIS (for the' Executors of the late Percy Wibberley, deceased) has received instructions from Mrs. M. A. Jones to Sell by Auction as above On THURSDAY, APRIL 27th, THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS together with an Aged PONY, about 14 litis, high. Sale at 2 o'clock. Auctioneer's Offices: Abergavenny. (L^IDUU'O. V^ IV 7ANTED a Girl about 16.—Apply, Hereford-. shire House, Abeigav tiny. \T7 ANTE L), a good Gtnpral.—Mis. Fred Thomas, VV The Gabhs, R»roid Kuad. WANTED an experk-nc d Junior Civrk.-Apply W Hall Bros., ^ojig iveany. WANTED, Boy about 17. for Farmhouse; used W to cattle.-St,phens, Penrbos, near Raglan. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply, W Mis. Kiiwards, Flannel St. \V ANT L>. Cook General; early riser; three in f i mi A rpl.v, Z Chronicle Office. il; AN'lf.D, single Man on Farm; ineligible; V mu-t he abie to plough and hedge.-Williams, Pentrpgwitbd, Abergavenuy. » AnTED, experienced Cowman, and to Assist I wit h Mountain Sheep; live in; ineligible.— Apply, Price, Trewiscotd. kv ANTED a good Waggoner; good wages given cottage und garoen found. Apply, J. Williams, Wtrngocben, Ab; rgavenny. PLUMBING, Gas and Hot-water Fitting.—An Apprentice wanted to the above. Apply, Price & Son, 16, Nevill street. ANTED, Man to Drive Engine and Mortar VV Pan. Also Labourers; immediately; iu. eligible for army. Williams, Llanellen, Aberga- venny. (1 OOD General Servant wanted; «ood character _T indispensable.—Apply, Mrs. Wheatley, Aber- gavenny V AGGONER wanted. Al?o good General Farm ?Y ? ? Hand with knowledge of sheep and shearing; indoors.—W. Jonathan, Liannver, Abergavenny. ANTED, 30 or 40 gallons of Milk daily; churns found weekly pavmeiit good pric j givcn.— Conway, Dairyman, Merthyr t ANTED, a general Farm Workman; one used V v to self binaer.-Lewis & Sons, Hendre, Llan- over. AGGONER (married) wanted; willing to do V V any other wot k on farm if necessary cottage and garden close to work.—Beer, High Mead, Llan- vair, Abergavenny. ANTKD Situation aa Companion.Help or Hnu8ekeeper; thomnghly domesticated; good references—A. Z., c/o. Clarke's Library, Cross < Street, Abergavenny. VV /t^ANTEfxperien ed General Servant for V sm .it family must be able to do plain cook- ing nicely; help yiveD when Decessary; no wash- ing must have t'ood references.—Apply, t-tati'ig age, wages, & to Z. v., c/o. Chronicle Office, Aberga-  LYONS, Frogmore St., Abergavenny A (by Government permit), Cash Buyer of Old Artificial Teeth, Gold, Silver and Platinum, Dental Scrap, Jewellery (condition immaterial), Curios, Antique China, Glass, Furniture, etc. Highest prices given. Cash or offer by return or mrapefi. rOST, Three Welsh Ewes; J.P. on each side; ? Ifft nostril slit -James Parry, Blaen Ochran, Llanellen, Abergavenny. ROST, 12 Welsh Ewes and a Shropshire Ram f-i Cold Harbour Gw?b?lbog.U?k; pitch marked H in ring on right side.—Information to Usk Police I IOisT, from Chapel Farm, Cross-bred Kerry 3 i J year old Ewe (b df tail) and Lamb; also White- faced Radnor Ewe and Lamb, blue mark on crup.— Dcnner. jfor ggale. GARDEN Barrows, Ladders, Carts, Gambos, &c, T —Watkins, Wheelwright, Mardy, Mon. GOOD Larch Hedging Stakes for Sale, also Tinnet, Bean and Pea Stakes. Ihomas, Build erp, Lion Street Ij^OR Sale or To Let, Garden on Hereford Road. -A p ply, T. D. Delaneld, 4, Bloomfield Terrace, Park Street. r1 pURKEYS EGGS from secnd season bens t (bronze) good table birds 10/6 per 16 eggs.— Migses Wilde, Graig, Monmouth. COSTUMES, Suits, Drapery; cash or credit: send card for agent to call.-C.. Chronicle I Office. I KARSWOOD Poultry Spice containing ground insects doubles egg output. Try 2d. packet from Williams, 51, Cross Street, Abergavenny. EGGS FOR SITTING.—Pure bred White Wyan- rj dotte and Black Minorca; also for sale, Two Black Minorca Cockerels. Apply, Mrs. Day, 3, Hurringbay Terrace. tpOR Sale, an Invalid Chair, in ood; condition; Frubber tyres.-Apply, 6, New Junction Cottages, Ross Road, Abergavenny. bp OR Sale, Horse Powders, Pig Powders and Ll Poultry Spice, la. per lb.. 3lbs for 2s. 6d. Fi ner-t quality obtainable Also Saltpeter for Bacon Salting, lOd. per lb —Roberts, Chemist, Frogmore Street, Abergavenny. NO dead chicks in pens where Karswood N .Chicken Powder, containing ground in- sects, is used. 2d. packet supplies 20 chicks 7 days. Customers delighted.-WIBBERIFY, Corn Merchant, Lion Street, Abergavenny. r I THOUSANDS found C licks easy to rear last year by giving Karswood Chicken Powder, containing ground insects, which chickens love. Packets, 2d., 6d., I/WIB- BERLEY, Corn Merchant, Lion St., Aberga- venny. I GREY HAIR permanently and speedily re- I stored to its original colour by osing 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 fci Abergavenny H. Shackleton, Chemist. 9 Cross Street, Bryn- mawr A. M. Jones, Chemist, 74 King Street. 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. KILL THAT INSECT, TOMMY!-Send Kyour pals out yonder some tins of Harrison's Nursery Pomade—they'll be very acceptable. When you haven't time to wash, there's a big chance you'll have companions A little Harrison's Pomade kills every insect on hair and body. Insist on having Harrison's Nursery Pomade, Tins of Comfort," at 4td. and 9d. Sold by all Chemists—or by post from Harrison, Chemist, Reading. Agent for Aber-I gavenny H. Shackleton, Chemist, 9, Cross- street. Brynmawr A. M. Jones, Chemist, 47 King Street. Crickhowell: Kirkland. SEED POTATOES. FINEST SELECTION IN TOWN. SHARPE'S. EXPRESS, Early Puritan, s Early Eclipse, May Queen, Duke of York, Epicure, Myatt's Ashleaf, Early Rose, Mid- lothian Early, British Queen, Arran Chief, Factor, Up-to-Date, King Edward, Dalmeny Herj, etc. Direct consignments from Scotland, Lancashire and Lincolnshire. FRASER'S SEEDS ARE THE BEST. PERCY FRASER, Queen St., Abergavenny. 0 JLet. TO Let, Bedwellty Villa, North Street.—Apply, Aliles, Park Road fTIO Let, Part of Home.- Apply, after 6, at 12, JL Merthyr Had, Abclgaven"y. TO Let, Coldbrook Villa, Monmouth Road im- Tm.,diate posses ion.—Apply, T. Young. TO Let, No. 10, Western Terrace, Brecon Road.— JL Apply, T Young. TO Let, Warebouae, Monk Street.—For particu- -L lars, apply T. Young, Monmouth Roa.d. I- 10 Let, the whole of the Top Rooms over 13, J. Frogmore St. (main position); suitable for office, dentist, etc,—Apply, J. YoLiLig, Moumouth Road. 1 FURNISHED House to LeL; two reception JD rooms; Hereford Road; ISi. weekly; eight rooms.Apply, A. E. L, Chronicle Office. TO Let, Westbonrne House. Brecon Road, Aber- JL ^a\enny, from March 25th next. Apply, Facey & Son, Ater?venny. T^O Let, Furnished 8 x-roomed House for short or  long periods terms one guinea weekly. — Apply, P C., CAroMc7e Oface rT^O Let, all tha,t commodious Premises in Cross I Street, now used as a post or?ce. with Lock-np Shop (pr. viously cycle shop). Vacant possession now. — To view, etc apply, Tong and Cobon, Rocklands, Abergavenny, or Auction Chambers, Brynmawr. TO Let, for any suitable trade, splendid spacious JL Shop in Frogmore Strtet, Aberga-ennv two minutes walk fr.)m Brecon Road statiou and general Post Office Will be let ai lock-up ,hop or'with dwelling portion. Over 25 years in pre-eut trade.— Lewie. Town Bazaar. I Borough of Abergavenny. TO Let, LLANFOIST FARM, ABERGA- VENNY, from Christmas, 1916, situated within one mile of the town and containing iD5 Acres. Particulars and conditions of letting may be obtained of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Aber- gavenny. 12th April, 1916. tf.l ÍsceUantnU5. MAINDIFF COURT GARDENS. PALM SUNDAY. G. C. WILLIAMS, F.R H.S. Begs to announce that he has a GRAND COLLECTION OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS Suitable for PALM SUNDAY.. Wreaths, Crosses and Cut Flowers at most reasonable charges. Intending Customers will oblige by placing their orders early. The Hot Houses are now open to the public. An inspection invited. BOROUGH OF ABERGAVENNY. THE Town Council invite TENDERS for -L the supply and delivery of One Set of Refills for Rotary Road Sweeper (Bahia Bass). Particulars may be obtained from the Borough Surveyor's Office. Tenders, duly endorsed, to be delivered at my Office not later than 5 o'clock on Tuesday, the 18th April, 1916. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WM. H. HOPWOOD, Town Hall, Town Clerk. April 12th, 1916. Re Charles Herbert George Martin, deceased. PURSUANT TO 22 AND 23 VICT., C. 35. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all .l.\) persons having claims and demands against the Estate of Charles Herbert George Martin, late of The Hill, Abergavenny (who died on the 2nd day of May, 1915, and whose Will was proved in the Principal Probate Registry on the 5th day of October, 1915, by Stuart Cornwallis Cresswell, of Gwernllwyn House, Dowlais, and Edward David Vaughan Phillips, of Merthyr Tydfil, the Executors therein named) are required to send particulars thereof in writing to the undersigned on or before the 19th day of May, 1916, after which dhte the Estate will be distributed amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which notice shall then have been received. Dated this 4th day of April, 1916. GWILYM JAMES CHARLES & DAVIES, Merthyr Tydfil, Solicitors for the Executors. Re Charles Williams, deceased. PURSUANT to the Statute 22nd and 23rd Victoria, c. 35. "l^rOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all l\ Creditors and other persons having any claims or demands upon or against the Estate of Charles Williams, of the Pentrc Farm, Tregare, in the County of Monmouth, Farmer, deceased, who died on the 12th day of February, 1916, and whose Will was proved in the Llandaff District Registry of the Probate Division of His Majesty's High Court of Justice on the 14th day of March, 1916, by Henry Williams, of Great House Farm, Llangattock-nigh-Usk, Farmer, and Katherine Phillips, of Upper Court Farm, Llangattock-nigh-Usk, wife of Michael Phillips, of the same place, Farmer, the Executors therein named, are hereby required to send in the particulars of their debts, claims or demands to us, the undersigned, the Solicitors for the said Executors, on or before the 25th day of April, 1916, after which date the said Executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice, and they will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof so distributed to any person or persons of whose debts, claims or demands they shall not then have had notice. Dated this 7th day of April, 1916. GARDNERS & HEYWOOD, Nevill Street, Abergavenny, Solicitors for the said Executors. He shall Baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire. Presbyterian Church, Abergavenny. ELEVEN DAYS' MISSION FROM SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH, TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19TH, 1916 (INCLUSIVE). MISSIONERS I REV. W. J. WILLIS (St. James Rd. Baptist Church, Watford). MR. DAVID THOMAS (London). MISS ESTHER REES (Eastbourne). Order of Services Each Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Each Week-night (except Satur- day) at 7.30. Each Afternoon Bible Reading (except Saturday) at 3. Everybody is heartily invited and will be welcomed. W BOARD OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES. The King's Premium Thoroughbred Stallion, SCIPIO (Bv CIRERO—CYME) Will travel Monmouthshire this season. For particulars as to route, etc., apply to :— Messrs. A. M. PLTUNER, Llanyravon, Newport C. B. KNIGHT, Wyelands Farm, Chepstow or to G. VAT;GHAN-HUGHES, Wyelands, Chepstow (Sec. Monmouthshire Light Horse Breeding Committee). J ffUsrfUanfous. Telephone 146. ABERGAVENNY STEAM LAUNDRY COMPANY, LIMITED, MERTHYR ROAD. Why Buy New Clothes ? When you can have the old WASHED, DRY CLEANED, cr DYED equal to new. treasonable Charges, consistent with good work No sweating of workers. Collars, 9d. per Dozen. R. J. HARRHY.i Hairdresser, Wholesale & Retail Tobacconist, 5, High Street. Private Room for the Cutting & Singeing of Ladies' Hair. EXPERT ATTENDANCE. Umbrellas Repaired and Re-covered. PICTURE FRAMING Fishing Tackle & Taxidermy. V GLASS CUT TO MEASUREMENTS. Quantity Broken Glas for unclimable fences, cheap. ERNLE DELAFIELD, 21, Nevill Street. Abergavenny Master Bakers' Association. THE above Association have decideM -L not to make or deliver Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday. Christad.3lph.ian Synagogue, LION STREET, ABERGAVENNY SUNDAY NEXT, APRIL 16th, 1916. At 6.30 p.m. Subject: Popular Christianity opposed to Bible principles. Come and hear. Hdat, fre. No collections. Reliable Seed Potatoes. A. J. WIBBERLEY, Seedsman, Lion Street, Abergavenny. Has 20 Tons in stock of ALL VARIETIES, direct from Scotland and Lincolnshire Fens. Factors,. Up-to-Dates, King Edward, 6/6 pei cwt. Sharpe's Express, Duke of York, Puritans, Early Rose, and other early varieties, 1/6 for 14 lbs. Farm and Garden Seeds of all descriptions. Poultry Meals, Chick Feeds and Feeding Stuffs at lowest market prices. All kinds of Fertilizers in stock. NOTICE. Next Friday being Good Friday the Chronicle will be published on Thursday next.