Abergavenny Chronicle

v FOAL SHOW AND SALE. SUCCESSFUL FIRST EFFORT AT ABER- GAVENNY. Promoted by Messrs. Straker, Son & Chad- wick, the first prize Foal Show and Sale was held at th -1 Cattle Market, Abergavenny, on Tuesday, and this initial y Eture proved very successful. There were 43 entries in the two principal classes, and the event created a good deal of interest. Competition was keen and good prices were realised, very few animals b ing unsold. Abergavenny tradesmen had presented a handsome silver challenge cup for the best sucker in the sal' the cup to be wftn twice, not necessarily in succession, before it became 'the property of the winner. The judges awarded the championship to Mr. J. Ferneyhough for Monnow Dray King II. for which 18Sgs. was bid, but the vendor did not accept the offer. As the animal was not sold, the cup goes to the winner of the reserve, Morning Bell," the property of Mr. E. Jones, Govilon. The judges were Mr. John Rogers (Monachty), Mr. Roger Howells (Kille, Criekhowell), and Mr. W. D. Lane (Llanvetherine), while the following officiated as stewards :—Mr. Warren P. Davies (Old Court), Mr. Owen Powell (The Court), Mr. Philip Williams (Red House), and. Mr. Davies (Llwynfrank). The awards and principal prices realised wcr as follows Best colt foal.-ist and cup, Monnow Dray King II. property of Mr. J. Ferneyhough, Grosmont 2nd, and res. for cup, Boxer," property of Air. W. F. Powell, Pare-gwyn, Llan- vapley, sold to Mr. Morgan David for 40gs. 3, Brecon Lad," property of Mr. H. Thomas, Gilfach, Criekhowell, sold to Mi. John Rogers for 37'gs. res., Penyworlod Prince," property of Mr. W. Williams, Penyworlod Farm, Llan- vetherine, sold for 40gs. Other prices realised in this class were Brecon Chief," property of Mr. Owen Thomas, Llanfair. Crickhowell, sold to Mr. Phillips, the Pentre, for 37gs. Ffos King," property of Mr. S. W. Collins, Ffos Farm, sold to Air. T. Maddocks for 34-igs. Boxer," property of Mr. T. J. Lewis, Lower Pant Farm, sold to Mr. Robert Johnson for 3529s. Bower General," property of ilr. J. NVilistance, Gros- mont, sold to Mr. Watkins, Corros, for 33gs. King Henry," property of Mr. Allen Lewis, Cwnim--ra Farm, Llanvetherine, sold to Mr. Farr, Llancillo, for 31 J gs. Crick Warrior," property of Mr. D. Edwards, Tyn-y-wlad, Crick- howell, sold to Mr. Watkins, Corros, Pontrilas, for 30gs. "King William," property of Mr. Allen Lewis, Llanvetherine, sold to Mr. Farr, Llancillo, for 27gs. Dragon," property of Mr. W. F. Powell, Parc-gwyn, sold to Mr. T. Mad- docks for 26+gs. Llanvetherine King," j property of ilr. Edgar Williams, Pantycollyn, sold to Mr. Allan Williams, Llanvapley, for 24gs.; Kitchener," property of Mr. J. Farr, Llancillo, sold to Mr. Herbert, Grosmont, for 24gs.; Tre-King," property of Mr. C. Thomas, Tre- saison, Llanthewy Rhytherch, sold to Mr. Bevan, the Vineyard, Pontrilas, for 20gs. Best filly foal.-i, a-id res. ior c. p, "Morning Bell," property of Mr. E. Jones, Brook Farm, Govilon, sold to Mr. P. Evans, White House, for jogs.; 2, "Cefn Lass," property Mr. N. Pritchard, Cefndyglwyd, sold to Mr. Williams, Lower Werndu, for 33gs. 3, Princess May, property of Mr. J. Whistance, Grosmont, sold to Mr. Morgan, Great Marlborough, Grosmont, for 37gs. Niorgan, Gre v, I Other prices Star, property of Mr. D. James, Green Court, Llanellen, sold to Mr. Allen Williams for 284gs. Stout, property of Mr. T. J. Lewis, Lower Pant, sold to Mr. Owen Powell, the Court, tor 27gs. Duchess," the property of Mr. E. Morgan, Marlborough, Gros- mont, sold to Mr. Price, Crwys, for 23gS. Best foal sired by either of Mr. Ferneyhough's shire horses.-I, Morning Bell," property of Mr. E. Jones, Govilon 2, Penyworlod Prince," property of Mr. W. Williams 3, Kitchener," property of Mr. John Farr, Llancillo, sold to Mr. A. Herbert, Grosmont, for 24gs. Best foal sired by either of the Blackbrook shire horses.-i, Boxer," property of Mr. W. F. Powell 2, Cefn Lass," property of Mr. Noah Pritchard 3, Boxer," property of Mr. T. J. Lewis res., Princess May," property of Mr. J. Whistance. | Best foal sold, property of a member of the Monmoutashire Farmers' L nion. 1, Boxer," property of Mr. W. F. Powell; 2, Cefn Lass," property of Mr. Noah Pritphard; 3, New Lady," property of Mrs. Morgan. Best foal sired by Premier Prince.i, King Henry," property of Mr. Allen Lewis, sold to Mr. Farr, Llancillo, for 3iJ-gs. 2, Llanvet erine King," property of Mr. Edgar Williams, sold to Mr. Allan Williams, Llan- vapley, for 24gs. In ti.e various class Mill Lady," the property of Mr. C. Tavlor, Mill Farm, sold for 40gs. to Mr. Lewis, Tv-rash, and Prince," the property of Mr. T. J' Lewis, Lower Pant, sold for 24gs. to Mr. Robert Johnson.

FIRE BRIGADE SUPPER. SEND-OFF TO LIEUT. F. J. PARRY. I A HAPPY FAMILY." I A pleasant little gathering was held at the Black Lion Hotel on Monday evening, when the members of the Fire Brigade gave a supper as-a send-off to Lieut. F. J. Parry 011 his being called up for military service. The gathering was organised by Mr. J. Hatton, and the old and new members readily responded to the opportunity of showing their appreciation of their first Lieutenant. Col. W. D. Steel presided, and the vice-chair was occupied by Councillor P. Telford (chairman of the Sanitary and Water Com- mittee). Supporting them were Capt. H. C. Powell and Mr. F. Mansfield (Borough Sur- veyor), and it was pleasing to see among those present ilr. Henry Powell, who for 44 years was a member of the Brigade and resigned the captaincy about 10 years ago. An Efficient and Tactful Officer. j The Chairman said that they were met to bid I God-speed and a safe and speedy return to their good friend Inspector Parry. He could speak with the greatest regret at losing him. He had I worked with him for a good many tyears, and he always looked forward to meeting him, because they worked together so harmoniously and pleasantly. A better fellow he never had to work with. He seemed to have the whole of the town at his fingers' ends, and he did-not think there was a nook or cranny in the borough of Abergavenny that lie was not thoroughly ac- quainted with. He was sure that they all took particular delight in doing Inspector Parry honour and in wishing him every good wish. Though he was a comparatively young man, lie was a married man, and.it was a little rough on him, in a way, that he had to go, but lie was going as willingly as any man' could possibly wish to go. He was going with a good heart, and he hoped he would come back with an equally good heart. He ventured to say that everyone of them would say that he was one of the best fellows they could come across any- where. He wished him a speedy return, and he hoped there woulcl.be a speedy termination to this terrible war. (Applause). Councillor Telford said Le was, delighted to be present to bid God-speed to their friend Lieut. Parry, and he could thoroughly endorse all that Col. Steel had said. He had known Lieut. Parry ever since he (Councillor Telford) came to Abergavenny, and lie had always highly respected him. He was given to understand that Lieut. Parry had been a member of the Fire Brigade for over 20 years—(hear, hear),- — and lie was at the present time next to the Captain, and 1st Lieut. of the Brigade. He was a very efficient officer and an officer who well respected by the members of the Brigade. (Hear, hear). He thought they did not Always 'value the Fire Brigade as much as they ought to. He knew who did value a good fire brigade, and that was the insurance companies, and the best testimony he could give to the Abergavenny. | Brigade was that when they had the settling up after fires they never had any complaint from the insurance companies. That was a tribute ¡ to "the efficiency of the Brigade. He did not think that they appreciated Lieut. Parry's services as water, inspector as much as thev ought to do. Happening to e on the Sauitary and Water Committee, he (Councillor Telford)* had come in contact with him a good deal dur ng the years he had been on ti e Council, and there had been hour. and hours when their water inspector had been out at night when other people had been in bed. During the years he had been at Abergavenny he (Councillor Telford) had never heard a complaint of Lieut. Parry's treatment or behaviour or the way he had spoken to anyone in the fulfilment of his duties. He had discharged his duties, and sometimes very unpleasant duties, with wonderful tact. He was sure that he was going with-a good heart to serve his King and country. (Applause). Fire Brigade's Rectrfl. I ilr. F. Mansfield (Borough Surveyor) said that he had now been in Abergavenny for nearly 10 years, and he could claim that he possibly knew Lieut. Parry more intimately than anyone else, except his own family, and he could say that by his transference to the Army he (.ALIr.- Mansfield) would lose a very efficient officer. Lieut. Parry's tact and courtesy had been re- ferred to, and he (the Surveyor) had never re- ceived a complaint of incivility on his part in any shape or form, although some people were very prone to complain. He was sure that Lieut. Parry's tact would carry him a long way in the Army. He (the Surveyor) was proud of the fact that the whole of the men in his depart- ment were Derby men, and every one of them were prepared to go. Several had gone, one had laid down his life, and there were five still with the colours, and he did not think that was a bad record out of 16 men. (Applause). They had had some big fires since he had been I at Abergavenny, and the Brigade had always confined the fire to the four walls of the building. (Hear, hear). He had been with them at various competitions, and they had had their fair share of the spoils. What he should do without Lieut. Parry he did not know, and no one wished him greater success in the Army than he did. (Ap- plause) Lieut. Parry returned thanks for the kind remarks and good wishes which had been ex- pressed. He had been in the Brigade for 20 years, and they had been 20 happy years. When they were called they always turned out well. He hoped that before long he would be back again with the other men who had gone, and that they would all join the Brigade again. (Applause). Capt. Powell proposed a vote of thanks to Col. Steel for presiding, and Col. Steel, in reply, said that he would have put aside a great deal to do honour to his old friend and fellow worker, Mr. Mansfield proposed a vote of thanks to Councillor Telford for occupying the vice-chair. He said that an exceedingly good feeling had1 always existed between the chairman of the committee and the Brigade. When Brigade matters were discussed in committee the Brigade had always got a friend in Councillor Telford, and he would always support anything to main- tain the efficiency of the Brigade. No one worked harder to get the fire escape, and when the question of the long-service medals and extra bonus came up he thought it was reason- able and gave it his support. I A Motor Fire Engine. Councillor Telford, in reply, said he had only done what he thought ought to be done for the Fire Brigade. When he was made a member of the committee he used to think what a smart Brigade they had got, and he made up his mind then that if he could do anything to further the interests of the Brigade or to increase their efficiency in any way, it would always be his pleasure to do so. There was one thing that the Brigade required, and that was something which would enable them to get about a little more quickly than the present mode of travelling. This matter had been talked about, but owing to the war it was in abeyance, but he trusted that in the near future they would be able to get a new motor fire engine. (Applause). When they had got a motor fire engine their Brigade would be equal to any brigade, for the size of the town. (Hear, hear). He trusted that the war would soon be over and that they could have the engine, for he thought that thefire Brigade was really worthy of it. He had watched the work of the Brigade, and he had always thought how well and quickly they turned out. Time saved on the occasion of a fire was money saved, and a few minutes might make a difference of hundreds of pounds.. He trusted that the men would soon be back and that they would, take up the work as energetically as before, There was no reason why they should .not be a happy family for the future. (Applause). Later, several of the firemen spoke in appre- ciation of Lieut. Parry. Fireman Edwards said that it had been a pleasure to be connected with him, as he was perfectly straightforward. Lieut. Parry would be greatly missed, and they wished him God-speed and hoped he would return safe. Fireman Embrey said that he should miss Lieut. Parry very much. He had always shown them the greatest respect and had been one of them. Fireman Davies, on behalf of the new recruits, said that the instructions they had received from Lieut. Parry had been very valuable. He was sure that after the war, should the old members of the Brigade come back, the new members would be quite willing to give up their places tn them, and they would be quite willing to render any assistance at any time. (Applause). He hoped* that Lieut. Parry would attain the same position in the Army as he had in the Brigade-- the position of lieutenant. (Hear, hear). He wished him every success in his new sphere. The proceedings were enlivened by songs and recitations contributed by members of the company. Mr. Hy. Powell, the late captain, was in good form and gave some of his old favourities, and Messrs. F. Mansfield, Wm. Powell, senr.; Wm.. Powell, junr., H. T. Manuel, Embrey, and J. Hatton also contributed to the entertainment of the company.

Crickhowell War Aims Meeting. I ADDRESS BY MR. SIDNEY ROBINSON, M.P. Mr. Sidney Robinson, M.P. for Breconshire, and Mr. Bryan O'Donnel, M.A., addressed a meeting on behalf of the War Aims Committee at the Clarence Hall, Crickhowell, on' Friday evening. Considering the wet weather, there was a good and representative audience. Mr. E. Pirie Gordon presided and lie was supported by Mr. Robinson, Mr. O'Donnel, Mr. R. H. A. Davies, and the Revs. H. P. Somerset, M.A., and E. Rowland. The Chairman said a striking feature as to the righteousness of this war was the fact that uearlv ¡I all the nations of the earth had abandoned neutrality to fignt the common enemy of humanity. Germany's record in this conflict I would go down to posterity in shame, and they were determined to destroy a militarism which was a menace to the free peoples of the earth. I (Hear, hear). What We Are Fighting For. I Mr. Robinson, who was cordially received, said that it w^as not necessary to speak to that audience on our war aims, but he would just sketch out what they were and must ne. The restoration of Belgium to complete independence and as far as possible reparation, at any rate for some of the wrong—for it was impossible to repair all—done to that heroic country. The same as regards France and her ravished terri- tory. He hoped, too, they would be strong enough to make Germany repent the outrage of 1870, and to give back to France her rightful property, Alsace and Lorraine. (Cheers). Serbia and Roumania must be restored to their independence and placed on a sound basis, abso- lutely free from the dominance of Austria and Turkey. (Hear, hear). With regard to Pales- tine and Armenia, he hoped that the hand of the Turk would be removed from those countries and that the blight which the Turk succeeded in spreading over all- land he had anything to do with would be removed from there o-ice and for all. (Cheers). Those were some of tiie aims for which they were fighting and which they were determined to get. (Hear, hear). In this connection he would like to sav that thev had been having a few interesting meetings, "They had been followed by some very inquisitive friends (laughter) who asked them a lot of questions. Apparently those questions were of such a character as not to convey so enthusiastic a patriotism as one could have wished. Thev had endeavoured to answer them politely and courteously, and lie thought succeeded in giving very fair answers. At one meeting, about the last of the series in that district, the same gentlemen were there again. Having finished their questions, he told them thai they were j very glad to see them and have a talk about things, and, proceeded Mr. Robinson, I thought my turn had come to find out where our friends stood. Now, I said, I am going to ask you a plain question. I have a right to ask you, since you have asked me very many. It is this I want to know from you whether you think that we ought to withdraw from Belgium and France and leave these countries to. be over- run by Germany, and withdraw our fleet from the North sea ?'" (Laughter and hear, hear). For," added the speaker, the implication one gathered from their questions was*that the war ought to stop immediately. I was gratified to hear that the answer was distinctly No.' Now, I said to them, we are getting closer together. We are agreed that the war must go on.' and I made -an appeal to them to com ill (I help us and not always bc^pulliug us at the back and trying to stop us going forward. (iHear, hear). Instead of quibbling and trying, as"ït.were, to lold back the Ship of State, try and help us for- ward and work together. No, .remarked the speaker, there was only one way to victory, and that was to go on wholeheartedly to fight when they were fighting and to have no half measures about it. Through we must go with it, cost us what sacrifice it might, always bearing in mind that those fighting for us 011 sea and land were ii-iakingt far greater sacrifices than those who staved at home. The United States had come into this war. Did they think that they were anxious to come in ? They were doing exceed- ingly well in business, making guns and equip-, ment for the other nations. For every reason save honour, they might have stayed out. But that one reason was an over-mastering reason. It was the reason that drew us into war—-honour, (Hear, hear). The United States saw that civilisation and democracy were at stake. It  being absolutely ,vas the cae of militarišm being absolutely dominant, first in Europe and then in America. They saw that with perfect clearness. They saw there was no other course but for them to come in. Right glad we were to welcome them. (Cheers). He did not know that he had a prouder moment in his life aS that when he saw the Americans marching through London, the first contingent going out over the seas to join us and help us there. The thought struck him then, What if the German Emperor could have known that three years age. He might have thought once again before lie turned the world into this bloody and terrible war. (Hear, hear). There was another advantage of the United States coming into the war, which he held to be very important. If the United States had kept out of it and remained friendly with Germany, as at one time she might have done' the position to us would have been rather grave, because there would have been such an influx of Germans into the States after the war as would have permeated that country and it wouM have practically become a German United States of America. He did not think they would be welcome there now, and from what he could see at present they would not be welcomed in South America, either. (Laughter). He gloried in that fact, for he thought that was almost as great an advantage, taking a long view, as even the military value of the United Sates coming in to help us now. (Hear, hear). Germany's Abuse of Freedom. They heard these Germans groaning and whining about the freedom of the seas. They went moaning to the Pope about the freedom of the seas. (Laughter). When had they been denied the freedom of our ports and the ports of other nations ? (Hear, hear). But, how had they acted towards those who had given them the freedom of their ports ? What about the blowing up of ships of neutrals ? Freedom of the seas and ports He did not think the same welcome would be accorded them at any port after the way they had abused and in- fringed the hospitality hitherto shown them. No, he rather fancied they would be like that wretched dove that left the ark and could find no footing anywhere else. (Laughter). After referring' to the German economical position, Mr. Robinson concluded by appealing to one and all to work together for the end they had in view. Difficulties would come-difficulties of all sorts. Such difficulties would increasingly come for a time—he'hoped for a short time. But let them all make up their minds, even if they had to suffer inconveniences, remembering that the sacrifices and inconveniences of those who were fighting for us were much greater, to strive and help forward our Empire in this great crisis. They heard questions asked as to what vengeance should be made upon Germany after the war. That vengeance would come to Germany, he was perfectly convinced. It would come in her economical position and the state of her people. "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay." It was not for us as a nation, but for a greater Power than any of us or any nation in the world to wreak that vengeance upon Germany which she would richly deserve. (Applause). Mr. Bryan O'Donnel followed with a speech which roused the audience to enthusiasm. Speaking as a Roman Catholic, who acknowledged fealty to his spiritual chief, the Pope, he said he could not allow, hirn to interfere in this war as a beace mediator. He would remind His Holiness that he owed his election to the Hapsburg and Hohenzollern Houses, and they could not forget that when that noble man Cardinal Mercier appealed to the Vatican to stay the hand of the Hun in destroying fair Belgium he was strangely silent. He (Mr. O'Donnel) allowed no man to dictate to his conscience. The Chairman invited questions and said Mr. Robinson was prepared to answer any which might be put. A member of the audience asked whether Mr. Robinson was in favour of economic warfare against Germany. Mr. Robinson We want to finish the war first before we talk of economic warfare. The Questioner I am as anxious to beat the Germans as any man in this hall, but what I want to know is, are you in favour of Mr. A. G. Gardiner's suggestion in the Daily News that is, threaten Germany with economic war- fare, as a means of hastening the end ? Mr. Robinson I see the trend of your question now. I am afraid Germany pays little heed to. threats of any kind. We have got to beat down her military power before we gain the victory. II The Questioner Thank you. Mr. R. H. A. Davies proposed and the Rev. E. I Rowland seconded a vote of thanks to the speakers, which was carried. The ChairmanAwas cordially thanked for presiding. V4

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 ABERGAVENNY COUTY COURT. Monday—Before His Honour judge Hill Kelly. Too Late to Deny It. Georgina Deverall, of Hereford, sued David Morgan, haulier and farmer, on a judgment summons for £ g 2s. gd. balance of account for corn, meal and groceries supplied. Defendant walked into Court with the aid of two sticks. His Honour asked plaintiff what proof of means she had got. Plaintiff said that defendant had horses and carts. His Honour said that plaintiff evidently did not understand what a judgment summons was, and very few people did who took them out. It was taken out to enforce an order on the ground that disobedience of the order was contempt of Court. Plaintiff had to prove that there had been contempt of Court. In reply to His Honour, defendant said that lie kept a little place of 15 acres, and had two horses, a cart and a wagon. His Honour Do you employ a man to haul j for you ? Defendant No, only my son in law. His Honour Well, I suppose he is a man. Why haven't you paid this ? Defendant I don't owe it. His Honour Judgment has been given against you. The Court has decided that you owe the money, and I can't allow you to say that. Defendant said that when the brought they bill for £ 47 they allowed /21 off for tack, and he paid- £8. His Honour The question is Why haven't you paid it*? It is rather a serious matter to disobey the order of the Court. Defendant According to Mrs. Deverall's account I don't owe anything.. His Honour The Court account says that you owe £ 9 2S. gd., and you were to pay by instal- ments of £ 1 per month. There will be another Lig due presently, and you have not paid any- thing at all. Will you undertake to pay £ 1 per month ? Defendant I will leave it to your Honour to settfe for me, because I don't see that I owe anything. (Laughter). His Honour It is too late to say that now. The Court has decided against you. You must pay £ 1 per month. Subbed Too Much. I John D. Gill, coal and timber merchant, sued James Watkins, timber cutter, of Govilon, for £ 2 16s. overpayments of wages. Plaintiff said that defendant and another man named Davies undertook to cut a wood in partnership at the rate of 5s. per ton. The t mber was not weighed until it was taken to the station. Defendant and Davies would come to his office and say they had cut so much, and he would pay them, and the money was divided between tKem. They were subbing rather heavily, and they bad subbed on 129 tons at 5s. per ton, but it was found that the total weight of the wood was only 109 tons 18 cwt:" 3 qrs. Plaintiff let them have the money in all good faith and relied on their honesty. Davies had worked out his share of the overpayment, but defendant refused to do so. There was a lot of this kind of thing going on in the timber business. They were often done down," and somebody ought to be made an example of. His Honour One way out of the difficulty is not to allow them such heavy subbing." You should not pay them more than they are entitled to. t. Plaintiff said that it was very difficult some- times. It was difficult to tell the weight within a few tons, and men were scarce and one was anxious to please them. The other man had acted honestly. He (plaintiff) had given them ^credit for cordwood and other wood they had cut. Defendant I was not working for you, but for Davies. I had nothing at all to do with you, and you and Davies "settled so much a ton. His Honour Who paid you your money ? Defendant Davies, not Gill. In reply to 1ijs Honour, plaintiff said he did not take a receipt for the money, as it was not the custom. He had his book showing that he had paid it, however. His Honour I can't accept something you have written down yourself as evidence. The question is, who employed him and paid him the money ? Plaintiff: I employed him and paid him. His Honour He says No," and there is no reason, at present, why I should. believe you c rather than him. Plain! iff Well, I am on my oath. His Honour So is he. His Honour adjourned the case to allow plaintiff to call Davies, and said he must pay defendant's expenses for the day. £ 3 2s. 6d. at 18 Years of Age. Messrs. Masters & Co. sued Sarah Ann Roberts, widow, for 1.2 14s. 6d., balance of account for two suits supplied to her soiis.1 Edward Thomas, local manager, said that the suits were supplied while defendant's husband was alive. His Honour A mother does not pay for clothes while her husband is alive. The Ma a.^er: She ga e th o der His Honour And under those circumstances you always charge the man and always say he. is responsible. Tne Manager The husband is dead. His Honour Tne debt does not devolve upon his widow. His Honour (to defendant) Why do you say that you should not pay ? Defendant I have six children. His Honour Tilat is no r ason why you should not pay debts, although one sometimes wishes it wer Defendant I only get so much a week to live on. His Honour So does everybody else get so much a week or month or year. You can't have clothes from tradesmen without paying for them. It is not business, and worse than that, it is not honest. In reply to His Honour, defendant admitted that she received money from her two sons who were working. The manager put in certificates showing that the eldest son, aged 18, earned on an average £ $ 2s. 6d. per week, at Blaenavon, and the younger one an average of £ 2 13s. yd. .His Hpnour You are receiving a lot of money into the house every week. Defendant They are only working three turns a week. His Honour Those'are their average wages for eight weeks. Tuere is no excuse whatever for not having paid this debt. There will be judgment for plaintiff for 10s. per month. The Lean and the Fat Years. Mr. Harold Saunders, solicitor, appeared in an application for compensation apportionment. A sum of 4-1 iu had been paid into Court in respect of the death of loan Davies, son of loan and Johanna Davies, of 45, Park street, Blaen- avon, the young man having met with a fatal accident while in the employ of the Blaenavon Co. Besides the parents, the dependants were Alliy aged I, Artuur aged II, and Cyril aged 8. It waS stated that there were six children at home, and application was made for payment out of a lump sum. His Honour (to the father) Why not invest the money against bad times ? I am sure vou don't want any more money comirg iuto the house now to make yourself comfortable. No one knows what may happen in two or three years' time. There may be a strike or you may be ill and need a change and rest. These are the fat years, and you ought to put this money away for the lean yvars. The father assented, and His Honour declared the parents and the thre children dependants and order .d the money to be invested in 5 per cnt. War Loan, the intsrest to be paid to the father e-verv year.

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