Abergavenny Chronicle

SKENFRITH. I WHIST DRIVE.—On Friday in last week the last of a móst successful season's whist drives took place, and was largely attended from all the surrounding villages. Mrs. Graham kindly acted as M.C. for the evening and generously gave the prizes, which N)ire of a useful and attractive character. The lucky winners were the follow- ing --I,adies-ist, Miss Phyllis Pritchard, Sken- frith 2nd, Miss Irene Davies, Hilston con- solation, Mrs. F. Williams. Gentlemen-ist, Mr. A. L. Cullimore, Bryngcrth 2nd, Mr. W. Williams, Garway consolation, Mr. C. Evans, Newcastle. Secret table Miss Wilde and Mr. B. l'ugh. Light refreshments were handed round during the half-time interval. The pro- ceeds on this occasion were on behalf of the local Nursing Association Fund. 4

THE MONMOUTHSHIRE HOUNDS I WILL MEET I Wednesday, Feb. 27—Wern-y-Cwm Cross Roads, I at 11 a.m. I Saturday, March 2-Liansantffraed Lodge, at II a.m. (to finish season).

I WRISTLET WATCHES AND A MILITARY I MEDAL. Further presentations to local soldiers were made at a dance at the Town Hall on Monday night. The dance was in aid of the Mayor's Local War Fund, and there was a good company I present. The dance secretary was Mrs. E. Evans, and the M.C.'s were Messrs. H. Black- more, C. Powell, C. Cornhill and W • Evans. Music was supplied by Mr. A. Richards' orches- tra, and dancing was kept up till 1.30 a.m. The balcony was thrown open to those who wished to witness the presentations, and a collec- tion was made on behalf of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Reception Fund. There were seven presentations of wristlet watches to soldiers home on leave, as follows :—Q.M.S. H. Shaw, 1 st Mons. I'te. H. Madden, R.W.F. Pte. H. Horsington, A.S.C., M.T.; Pte. J. 0. Jones, R.A.M.C. Driver G. A. Johns, R.F.A. Pte. F. Allen, S.W.B. Pte. A. T. Reynolds. There were four others entitled to watches who were not present Pte. E. Downes, A Batt., 46 Div. Sapper J. S. Wood, R.O.D., R.E. Sapper F. Newell, R.O.D., R.E. and Lce.-cpl. D. A. Watkins, S.W.B. The proceedings were all the more interesting on account of the fact that a presentation of a Military Medal was made to Sapper E. Williams, R.E., who hails from Cardiff, and who was billeted with the Engineers at Abergavenny in 1915. The Mayor (Aid. Z. Wheatley, J.P.) presided, and was supported on the platform by the recipients, Lt. F. P. J. Han- bury (commanding the Abergavenny Volun- teers), Councillors J. R. Beckwith, W. J. Meale and W. Horsington, and Mr. E. Richards (secre- tary of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Reception Committee); I The Presentations. In making the presentations of wristlet watches, the Mayor said that he had much pleasure in presiding that evening on behalf of the Borough Band Fund to welcome home those boys from somewhere in France or somewhere in the battle zone. When they looked at those boys they were filled with admiration, because they knew that they had offered themselves and their services to the King and the country they loved. They appreciated them and felt that they ought to do all they possibly could for them when they returned to their friends at home. He extended to them a hearty welcome and trusted that they would recoup themselves by their leave for their return to duty against the greatest enemy the world had ever seen. The Hun deserved to be wiped off the face of the earth, and these men were determined to do all they possibly could to extinguish such men. They wished them God-speed in the work they had undertaken to perform in the uplifting of humanity. He trusted that they would receive those little tokens as showing that their friends appreciated what they had done. The Mayor then made the presentations, and each recipient was loudly applauded as he stepped forward to receive his watch. Proceeding to the presentation of the Military Medal, the Mayor said that it came to his notice the previous Monday night that there was a young man in the town who came from Porth- cawl a little over three years ago at the in- vitation of the Corporation of Abergavenny with the Engineers to undergo their training, in 1915. He (the Mayor) addressed them in the Market Hall and hoped that they would fit themselves for the duties they had to perform and would bring honour to their country and credit to the town they were billeted in. Among them was Sapper Williams, who was in Capt. Lamonby's company. Early in the following September Sapper Williams was conspicuous for his work at the front, and he was mentioned in despatches. Later on, in April, 1917, Sapper Williams, with a party of other men, was sent to locate a machine gun position, and, if possible, to destroy it. They were no doubt watched by the enemy and had to encounter snipers, but by their tenacity they were able to do their duty and dismantle the machine-gun position and bring back twenty prisoners. (Applause). Sapper Williams stood out prominently in this work, and his officer felt it his duty to bring his action before the authorities, with the result that he was awarded the Military Medal for the service he had faithfully rendered. He congratulated Sapper Williams and his family 011 the recognition he had received and he hoped he would be spared to carry on the work and achieve greater honours. The Mayor then pinned the medal on Sapper Williams's breast, amid loud applause, and hoped that it would inspire him to greater deeds. Sapper Williams, in reply, returned thanks for the kind reception he had received, and said that he would endeavour to do his duty in the future as he had done in the past. (Applause). Sapper Williams's father, who was present on the platform, expressed his pleasure at being present on such an occasion and thanked the I Mayor for the courteous and business-like manner in which he had taken the matter up. I Ask the Mayor." Lieut. Hanbury proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for presidng, and in doing so said that was the fourth year that Alderman Wheatley had been Mayor, and he was perfectly certain that he had done the work very well. If there was anything wanted in the town of Aberga- venny, whether it was a man who had lost his old age pension, a young lady who wanted a marriage dowry, a wounded soldier who had lost his hospital or his railway warrant, or did not remember the name of his company officer, the Mayor was the man they applied to. They used to say, in the old days, Ask a policeman," but now it was Ask the Mayor." (Laughter). There was one thing he took a greater interest in than any other, and he believed they took a greater interest in watching him doing it than in anything else, and that was presenting medals to local heroes who had distinguished themselves at the front or presenting watches to men on leave. He did not know who started the Soldiers and Sailors Welcome Fund, but the man was not only a genius but a public benefactor, because he had brought more joy to the soldiers cpming home than anyone. He could not think of anything more pleasant to one of their gallant lads on returning to the front than to be able to show his comrades a souvenir of Abergavenny and say Look what the Mayor of Abergavenny presented me with." He would willingly do all he could to support the fund. (Applause). Councillor Beckwith seconded the vote of thanks. They might think it was an easy position to be Mayor, and it might have been in normal times, but they were living in abnormal times. Alderman Wheatley was the Mayor for everything, and if there was a bit of a mistake made people would say I told you how it was going to be." He was delighted to sit with those lads that night, and he would like to say. let them at home do less murmuring and more doing. (Applause). If they had to pay an extra id. or id. for a thing, what were these men giving ? They were giving their lives. (Ap- plause). It inspired him to think that the lads tliey used to know in civil life had turned out to be heroes to-day, the bravest of the brave, and that there was no nation that could produce their equal. They must all be ready to welcome them when they came back, and in the mean- time they must keep the home fires burning. (Applause). The Mayor briefly responded, and the pro- ceedings concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. ————

King Henry Vlllth's Grammar School. I COMPETITIVE PLANS. I The Governors have selected the plans pre- pared by Messrs. Johnson, Richards & Jones, architects, for the proposed extensions to the School, which are being insisted upon by the Board oi Education. The other architects also invited to compete and who submitted designs were Messrs. W. J. Prichard & C. Bateman and Messrs. B. J. Francis & James. ———— ————

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ABERGAVENNY BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Nevill Hall as a Sanatorium: A Protest The fortnightly meeting of the Abergavenny Board of Guardians was held on Friday, Col. W. Williams presiding. There were also present Mr. H. J. Gwillim (vice-chairman), Mrs. Hiley, Rev. Father Wray, Rev. D. E. Hughes, Messrs. John Prichard, Robert Workman, N. Pullin, Alfred Edwards, W. L. Dodd, Robert Johnson, Wm. Biggs, Edgar W. Lewis, and Joseph Howells. Illness of the Master. The Board considered the continued illness of the Master and a report of the Medical Officer on the matter, and it was decided to allow the Master six weeks' leave of absence. Mr. W. H. Studholme, who had given up his position as relieving officer, was present, and he agreed to continue his work as relieving officer and also to act as assistant master temporarily at an addi- tional salary of 30S. per week. I Mr. Priehard and Nevill Hall. I Mr. John Prichard asked if it was a fact that Nevill Hall was sold as a hospital for tuber- culosis patients. If it was, he thought it would be a bad thing for Abergavenny as a residential town. He thought that they, as a Board of Guardians, should protest against the proposal, which would bring down the value of the town and the income of the Union. Father Wray The Commissioners in Lmacy have decided that they won't allow it to be used as a lunatic asylum. Mr. Prichard I am speaking about tuber- culosis. It will be harmful to the town if we have consumptives living down there. Father Wray What is the good of raising that question ? Mr. Priehard I should say it is good. Father Wray What do you ask us to do ? Mr. Priehard Try to prevent them taking it. Father Wray What do you want us to do ? Mr. Priehard Why don't you wait and hear ? I Father Wray I am waiting. Mr. Prichard said that it would have a bad effect on the town and the income of the union. They would find that they would have the houses of from £ 40 to £ 50 a year vacant; He did not think that they should allow such an institution to be established without making an effort to prevent it. Their chairman was a member of the County Council, and perhaps lie might be able to tell them something about it. Mr. Pullin said that it was a rather funny I thing to object to. He understood that Sir Clifford Cory had bought the property. Mr. Prichard No, he has bought the land, and the house is left in the hands of Mr. Parry. It is a most unsuitable place. As a rule these institutions are stuck up on the mountains, but here it is down in a bog. I move we protest against it. Father Wray Protest to whom ? Mr. Prichard: The County Council. The question was brought up again at the end of the meeting, and Mr. Pritchard said that some few years ago it was suggested to have a similar institution on the Sugar Loaf or Rholben, which would be a suitable place for it, but it was opposed by Mr. Parry and Mr. Marsh. Strangely enough, these were the gentlemen who had bought Nevill Hall, and now Mr. Parry wanted to settle it on the town as a suitable place for tuberculosis patients. He did not think they ought to take it lying down, and they ought to do all they could to prevent it. The situation of Nevill Hall was low, whereas such an instit- tion should be at a high altitude where the air was bracing. Perhaps the Chairman could give them some light on it. The Chairman said he had no power. If he brought it up at the County Council meeting he was only told to sit down. Nevill Hall was bought by Alderman Parry and then the Asylum authorities said that they could not have it as a private asylum. He understood that Mr. Parry had sold the farm to Sir Clifford Cory and that the building was sold to some hospital in New- port. They as Guardians had no standing in the matter, as it was a private affair. Mr. Workman seconded Mr. Prichard's proposi- tion. He regretted that the County Council had taken the step they had and they should send a protest to the County Council and ask them to select a place further away. The Chairman The County Council have nothing to do with it. Mr. Workman said that they could protest to the King Edward National Memorial Association. The Chairman said that the Town Council met the committee, but all this had happened since. Eventually it was decided to send a resolution to the County Council and the King Ed- ward Welsh National Memorial Association protesting against Nevill Hall being used as a sanatorium for tuberculosis cases, asking the persons interested to stay their hands, and trusting that a more suitable place would be selected. The resolution also pointed out the unsuitability of Nevill Hall for the purpose owing to the low situation and the damp nature of the ground, together with the impossibility of draining into the town sewer. I Out Relief Increase. The Clerk reported that during the fortnight there was an increase in out relief of £8 15S. lid. compared with the corresponding period of last year-8s. 5d. in the Abergavenny district and £ 8 7s. 6d. in the Blaenavon district. I Looking Ahead. I The Clerk said that the Clerk to the County Council had written asking for the loan of their ballot boxes and stamps. This was in con- nection with the Representation of the People Act, by which the constituency would be con- siderably increased. It was a case of taking time by the forelock. They had 10 ballot boxes and he supposed that they would lend them at a small charge. This was agreed to. Appointment. I There were two applications tor the position of servant at the Workhouse, and Miss Doris Matthews, of Blaenavon, was appointed. Miss Edith Meale, wardsmaid at the house, wrote that she was appointed at £ 20 per annum, arid she asked for an annual increase. The matter was referred to the House Committee.

GROSMONT PÕLICE COURT. I Friday-Before Mr. W. H. S. Whitney. I AttEGED ARSON.—Edmund Alister Row- berry, a Grosmont lad, 12 years of age, was charged with arson by setting fire to farm build- ings at Tressenny Farm Grosmont, on Feb. 15th. -P.C. Frampton said at 4 p.m. that day, from information received, he proceeded to Tresenny Farm and found the bulk of the hay in the French barn there blazing. From what he could see, it appeared to have been set on fire. He endeavoured to put it out, but failed to do so. He saw Rowberry and questioned him about the matter. He denied all knowledge, at first, but subsequently admitted the offence. Witness then charged him with arson by setting fire to the hay, to which he replied, I am very sorry I did not intend to do it."—Upon this evidence Sergt. Hatherall applied for a remand. The lad was therefore remanded to Graig Petty Sessions on the 9th March next, but released upon bail, in two sureties of f io each. JL

GOVILON. I PROPOSED ALLOTMENT FIELD.-As a result I of the public meeting held on February 9th at | the British School, when it was decided to demand from Mr. F. M. Humfrey as much land as required from the Church Meadow for allot- ments, Mr. S. T. Griffin paid a visit early the following week, and in company with Mr. F. Harris (clerk to the Parish Council) visited the Church Meadow and another field on the eastern side of the canal, also the property of Mr. Humfrev. He (Mr. Griffin) expressed the opinion that the cost of fencing in the former would be considerable, and- wished to know whether-if the Agricultural Committee could not see their way to sanction the Church Meadow —the prospective holders would accept the field on the eastern side, or any other the Committee might select in its place. To decide this, a further meeting was held in the Salisbury In- stitute on Monday evening, when Mr. Joseph Davies (chairman of the Parish Council) pre- sided and being supported by most of the members. Twenty-three signed on for por- tions of ground, and it was reported that 17 more had signified their desire to become holders. Tne proceedings were of a protracted nature, but, as no useful purpose can be gained at the present juncture by giving a detailed report, it is sufficient to state that it was ultimately pro- posed, seconded, and carried unanimously that the Parish Council ask the War Agricultural Committee to secure to the Parish Council for allotments the use of the whole of the Church Meadow, at a rental to be fixed by the War Committee and Council."

PEEPS INTO THE PAST. 1 I PEEPS INTO.. HE PAST. i j LOCAL RECORDS OF OVER 50 YEARS AGO. I ARTICLE LLIL. The Board were in want of a plumber, and at the meeting on the 24th October one candidate appeared before the' Board and expressed his confidence in being able to give satisfaction if employed, but on examination it was evident that he had no knowledge of the management of high pressure waterworks, and that he was, moreover, not in a state of sobriety. The com- mittee therefore paid him 10s. for his travelling expenses and declined to employ him. Later, Thomas Griffiths, employed by Mr. Hoskins, appeared before the committee at their request and expressed his willingness to undertake the I duties of plumber to the Board. The duties were to lay the mains and service pipes, to repair all apparatus, pipes and taps connected with the I waterworks when required to do so, to look after and examine the hydrants and valves, together with the consumers' taps and services in order to I ascertain that the same were in proper working order, to perform all repairs (so far as the plumber's work was concerned) required to the I fire engine. His whole time was to be given to the service of the Commissioners, and any repair required to any burst or damaged pipes in the night time was to be promptly attended to. The wages were 24s. per week, and if satisfaction were given the committee would, after a sufficient time had elapsed to enable them to form an opinion, recommend the Board to raise the wages to 26s. per week. Mr. Hoskins spoke favourably of Griffiths' steadiness and com- I petencv as a plumber, and he was appointed to the position. Lord Llanover and Uapunctual Trains. On the 3rd of November a copy of a letter addressed by Lord Llanover to the local Board at Pontypool was presented by Mr. Meredith. Lord Llanover's letter was understood to be a complaint of the want of punctuality of the trains on the Great Western Railway in the district. In the conversation that ensued on this subject the discontinuance of the local trains arriving at Abergavenny previously to the 1st j inst. about 10.40 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon and the want of accommodation at the goods station were alluded to. It was ordered that a memorial petitioning for punc- tuality, the renewal of the local trains and better accommodation in the goods department be prepared under the seal of the Board and for- warded to the Great Western Railway Co. A letter was subsequently read from the General Manager of the G.W.R., promising redress of the matters complained of in the memorial, and the Commissioners, in acknowledging the letter, expressed the hope that the extensions and im- provements in the goods sheds and sidings would include the construction of a footbridge for persons having occasion to cross the line a little to the south of the goods station. I The Drainage of the Town. At this meeting the Board entered into con- sideration of the general drainage of the town and the various modes then in vogue for the disposing of the sewage were explained by the chairman, who recommended that the works, if carried out, should be constructed in such a manner as to enable the Commissioners to utilise the sewage, if it should be found ad- vantageous to do so. Ultimately it was resolved that a general committee of the whole Board be convened to consider the question. This meeting was held on the 8th December, 1864, and it was resolved That it is expedient, as the time has now arrived for taking action in this matter, to carry out the drainage of the town." It was also resolved that a surveyor or engineer be requested to inspect the town and furnish a plan with sections for effectually drain- ing the same, that the said surveyor be also re- quested to report to the Board upon the cost of the drainage according to such plan. Mr. T. Curley, C.E., of Hereford, was appointed, and he undertook to do the work for 3ogs. and 5 per cent. commission on the outlay if the Board decided to carry 011 the works. Mr. Curley's plan of the proposed new sewerage works and his report thereon, with estimate of the cost amounting to 1-4,500, were laid before the Board on the 16th February, 1865. It was resolved that on account of the unsettled state of the opinions of scientific men as to the proper method of utilising sewage, the probable inter- ference of Parliament to prevent the pollution I of rivers, and on account of the estimated cost of the works exceeding the amount the Board were at present empowered to borrow, it would be prudent to defer the execution of these works for a time until the questions connected with sewerage should have received a definite settle- ment. On the 19th January, 1865, the chairman, Mr. E. Y. Steele, alluded to a complaint made by the Vicar of riotous behavour on Sunday evenings near St. Mary's Church, and that the police authorities had stated that they were unable to detect the offenders on account of the in- sufficiency of the gas lights. The Streets Com- mittee were requested to ascertain whether or not another lamp was required near the church. At a later meeting, the Commissioners were of opinion that there did not exist any necessity for increasing the number of lights in this part of the town. I Two Proposed Local Railways. I On the 2nd of February, Mr. Isaacs moved and Mr. Meredith seconded that a petition be presented under the seal of the Board to the House of Commons in favour of the projected line of railway from Abergavenny to Monmouth via Llanvapley also that another petition under seal be presented against the projected extension of the Vale of Crickhowell Railway to Mon- mouth via l'enpergwm, on the ground that the first-mentioned line of railway would be bene- ficial to the interests of the town, whilst the latter would operate to its disadvantage. The motion was agreed to. At this meeting a letter was read from Mr. John A. Lewis announcing his departure from the town and consequent resignation of office as a member of the Board, and the Commissioners accepted his resignation with regret. Mr. Lewis, in his letter, expressed a desire to present the town with a small drinking fountain, if the Com- missioners would fix the same near the entrance to the Market-place and supply the water. It was resolved to accept the offer and that the thanks of the Board be tendered for the gift. Mr. Joseph Cresswell, ironmonger, of Frogmore- street, was elected a Commissioner in place of Mr. Lewis. Llwyndu Reservoir Constructed. I On the 6th of April, 1865, Mr. Hair reported on the completion of the new works at Llwyndu, as follows I have completed the extension of your waterworks at Llwyndu from the original tank to the brook Kibby, and in addition I have constructed a reservoir capable of holding about 65,000 gallons of water." He goes on to say that originally he did not think it would be necessary to construct a reservoir, but finding there was a probability of a supply of water being required at the Asylum for the purpose of extinguishing fires, should the contingency arise, he considered it absolutely necessary that there should be some provision for storage of water in addition to the supply running into the brook. Had the Board not availed themselves ot the portion of land acquired under the Act their powers would have lapsed, and they might have found considerable difficulty in acquiring land for the purpose afterwards. By constructing a reservoir he had gained about 7ft. head of water and so increased the discharging power of the mains without increasing the size of the main pipes. That was very important, and he there- fore considered that he was studying their best interests in constructing a reservoir at once. The additional supply placed at their disposal (without reckoning the contents of the reservoir) was about 310,000 gals. per diem, and he should say, judging from his knowledge of the brook, that it would produce something like half that quantity during the dry summer, so that with their little stock in the reservoir to fall back upon lie considered that they were now fully prepared, so far as an ample supply of water could make them, to meet any contingency that might arise from fire. In describing in detail the work that had been done, Mr. Hair said that the distance between the weir and the tank was upwards of 180 yards, and the fall between these two points was 21ft., or nearly ii inches per yard. With this fall their main was capable of dis- charging about 10,000 gallons of water per hour into the tank. Mr. Hair adds Before closing I may be allowed to remark that there is an air of completeness and security about the works now that they never possessed before." The Streets Committee recommended that the old water reservoir and land attached thereto at Penypound be offered for sale by auction, and that the reserve price of the same, including the materials of the reservoir, be fixed at the sum of £ 50.

GILWERN. I I-I<O.\R MACEDONIA.—Lce.-Cpl. E. R. Morgan: who is attached to the Sanitary Section of our Eastern Forces, and. is well known in the Gilwern and Crickhowell districts as Sanitary Inspector for Llanelly to the Crickhowell R.D. Council, is now serving somewhere in Macedonia. He gives some interesting glimpses of Eastern life, in a letter to our Crickhowell correspondent. Just now their anti-malaria work begins, and con- tinues until October. During this time, he writes, we shall be chasing mosquitoe larvse. It's some stunt wading through boggy and swampy land which is (especially on the plain) infested with all sorts of creeping, crawling, hving and jumping things. You cannot imagine with what tenacity an ordinary looking fly will bite, and no mere shake will dislodge him once he has tasted blood. The plains suggest a creation run wild everything seems to be on a large scale. Vegetation standing up 18 to 20 feet high. The' growth is not confined to vegetable and plant life, but also enters into insect and animal life. It seems as if the Food of the Gods of H. G. Wells fame has been dropped about. The wild dogs (of which over 50 were shot from our camp alone last year) are like donkeys, and in that district to go about without being armed, with at least a stout stick, was courting trouble. In the district there was also a Comitadji Band who used to rob the civilians, but a lucky shot from one of our men one day laid the leader low, but not before he had given our man a nasty wound in the arm. The Macedonian houses are awful places, being built of mud and having for a covering baked tiles and rough timbering. The floor is just ordinary clay, which, of course, cannot be washed. The door would fit where it touched and was of the barn order. Sometimes one would come across a little bit of a slit letting in a little air and light. The floor is covered with home-made straw mats and plenty of cushions and strong quilt-like material, which at night time would be spread out for beds. The more fortunate had a round table standing about six inches high around this the family would sit for meals, all eating from a common dish placed in the centre, usually containing fish, tomatoes and olive oil, the bread being broken up with the hands, a custom which no doubt has come down from biblical times. The women are very industrious in their way, but I am afraid I can- not c13.im that for the men. They seem to prefer sleeping, drinking wines and smoking common tobacco. When a family goes on the trail from one place to another, his Majesty the Man usually rides on the family ass, whilst his wife walks behind, often heavily loaded, carrying her rough shoes on her arm and walking in bare feet." Lce.-Cpl. Morgan send several copies of the Balkan News," but even there there is shortage of paper, as this bright little publication is now confined to a single sheet. Jk.

CRICKHOWELL. I ENTERTAINMENT.—A splendid entertainment was given by the Cardiff Bohemians, comprising Professor Oswold, Mr. F. Townsend, Miss Cassie Francis, Miss Connie Morton, and Miss Irene M. Price, at the Clarence Hall, on Thursday in last week, in aid of the funds of the Local Hospital Supply Depot. The "magic" turn Professor Oswold pleased the large audience, and the singing of Mr. Townsend and Miss Francis was much appreciated. A feature of the enter- tainment was the reciting of Miss Irene Price, one of the finest elocutionists ever heard in this district. The dancing of Miss Connie Morton was delightful. The proceeds realised a good sum. ASSESSMENT.—Mr. Gwilym C. James presided at the half-yearly meeting of the Union Assess- ment Committee on Monday, at the Town Hall, Crickhowell, when a number of appeals were heard. Supplemental valuation lists for the parishes of Llangattock, Llangynidr, Crick- howell, Llanelly, Brynmawr, Partricio, Grwyney Fawr, Grwyneyfechan, Rassa, Dukestown, Llan- bedr, Llechryd, Cwmdu, and Beaufort were examined and signed. I CONGREGATIONALISM.—The quarterly meet- ings of the Brecon and Radnor Congregational Association were held on Tuesday and Wednes- day at Bethesda Church, Llangattock. In' the afternoon of the former day there was a con- ference over which Mr. Thos. Vaughan presided, and in the evening and during Wednesday there were preaching services, in which Principal Lewis; Professor D. Miall Edwards, M.A. (Brecon), Revs. D. A. Griffith (Troedriwdalar), W. M. Saer, D Lloyd and others took part. Hospitality was 1 provided by the Church. FOOD COMMITTEE.—Mr. E. Pirie-Gordon pre- sided at a meeting of the local Food Committee on Monday afternoon, at Beaufort Chambers, when there were present Messrs. A. J. Thomas, Roger Howells, James Howell, John Thomas, T. Ll. Jones, F. H. Morgan, and Mrs. Rosser and Mrs. J. J. Watkins. A deputation of grocers from the Gilwern district waited upon the com- mittee and Mr. W. J. Rawlings (Gilwern) said they could not get sufficient foodstuffs for the inhabitants. In the case of butter, the quantity supplied averaged only I 3-8 ozs. per head per week. Wholesale dealers did not care to supply small grocers. The Executive Officer (Mr. R. H. A. Davies) was instructed to communicate with the Divisional Food Commissioner, Mr. Rhys. Messrs. Thomas and Morgan (Llangynidr) drew attention to the fact that the inhabitants of Llan- gynidr and district were without butchers' meat, and great difficulties were experienced. It was resolved to communicate with the Live Stock Commissioner, Col. Williams Drummond. ±

Local Architect's Success. I The competition for designs for cottages in connection with the housing of the working classes in England and Wales has now been decided as follows :—Class A.—First prize, Mr. J. A. Hallam, 45, Partridge-road, Cardiff second prize, Messrs. Johnson and Richards, Merthyr Tydfil. Class B.-First prize, Messrs. Johnson and Richards, Merthyr Tydfil; second prize, Messrs. A. L. Thomas and Gomer Morgan, Pontypridd. Class C.—First prize, Messrs. Johnson and Richards, Merthyr Tydfil; second prize, Mr. C. A. Broadhurst, Borough Architect's Office, Swansea. Class D.—First prize, Messrs. Johnson and Richards, Merthyr Tydfil; second prize, Mr. A. F. Webb, Blackwood, Mon. A number of very excellent designs were submitted, and the jury of assessors had an arduous task in awarding the prizes. The designs were publicly exhibited in the City Hall, Cardiff, during the past week. ——— ♦

I Maindiff Court Red Cross Hospital. I The Committee wisn. to tnaiik all those who have kindly sent gifts. The following have been received since Christmas :— Milk and eggs. Half-gallon milk dailv, Miss M. Jones, Llandilo Pertholey 3 gallons weekly, The Rt. Hon. Lord Treowcn, Llanover 45 eggs, Mrs. Davis, Sunnyside, Mardy 24 eggs, Mrs. Williams, Little Llandilo 18 eggs, Mrs. San- ford, Triley Court 116 eggs, Mrs. Lloyd Thomas, Tredilion Park 16 eggs, Mozerah War Guild, per Mrs. Morgan David. Vegetables and fruit.—Hamper weekly, Sir Arthur Herbert, Coldbrook 2olbs. Brussels sprouts and sack of vegetables, Mr. Ruther, Maindiff Farm 12 tins of preserved plums, Lady Mather- J ackson, Llautilio. Miscellaneous.—6 pairs of socks, 4 mufflers, 6 tickets for White Elephant Sale, Mrs. Attwood- Mathews, Llanvihangel Court 3 tickets for Italian Red Cross Concert, Mr. Cotton, The Rowans 4 tickets for White Elephant Sale, Mrs. Baker-Gabb, The Willows; 15 tickets for White Elephant Sale, per Mrs. Steel 3 tickets for dance, Mrs. Rees and Mrs. Blair, Cae Derwen 6 pigeons, Mrs. Barker, Cae Kenfy 6 packs of cards, Rev. Fish, Llanvair daily papers, Col. Herbert, Trebencvn Western Mail," Mr. D. Howell James, Old Bank House; Daily Mirror," Manager, Messrs. W. H. Smith & Sons Sunday papers, Mr. Evans, newsagent, Brecon- road. 4

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