Abergavenny Chronicle

Salor: by Auction. UPPER CWM FARM, Luvfiuo CROSSENNV THURSDAY, MAY IOTH. 4. STRAKER, SON & CHADWICK, F.A.I., will Sell by Auction for the Representatives of the late Mr. J. Cross 32 Well-bred CATTLE 174 EWES & LAMBS 4 Valuable YOUNG HORSES A Part of the AGRICULTVRAI, IMWJSMKNTS MO Gallons of PRIME CIDER 106 Acres of Rich GRASS KEEP to Feb. 2, 1919. Sale at i o'clock sharp. See Sale Posters. Auctioneers' Offices Abergavenny. LLANELLEN AND LLANOVER, NEAR ABERGAVENNY. tI. STRAKER, SON & CHAD WICK will offer by Public Auction at the ANGEI. HOTEI,, ABER- GAVENNY, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, on TUESDAY, MAY 7th, Two Valuable Freehold Hill Farms LOT I.-All that rich Holding known as h e Parish of Llanover, PENTALAR FARM, in the Parish of Llanover, distant 1 miles from Blaenavon and five from Abergavenny, and containing in the whole 271 Acres (or thereabouts), now in the occupation of the Vendor, and sold with possession on Feb. 2nd,1919 LoT 2.—All that Hill Farm known as GRAIG- YR-HAFOD, in the Parish of Llanellen, distant 3 miles from Blaenavon a., id four from Aberga- venny and containing in the whole -231, Acres (or thereabouts), in the occupation of Mr. James Meredith on an annual tenancy from December 25th, subject'to six months' notice, at the rental of £ 21 per annum. Sale particulars from the Auctioneers, Aber- gavenny, or as to Lot i MESSRS. GABB & WALFORD, Solicitors, Abergavenny. and as to Lot 2 L. A. WALLEN, Esq., Solicitor, Abertillery. BOROUGH OF ABERGAVENNY. J. STRAKER, SON & CHADWICK are instructed to offer by Public* Auction by the Executors of the late Mr. John Addis, On TUESDAY, MAY 7th, At 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, at the ANGEI, HOTEL, ABERGAVENNY, All that Valuable Freefccfd Corner Shop & Dwelling House known as 40 MONK STREET. Commanding frontages to Monk Street and Ross Road. The Dwelling House is now in the occupation of Mrs. Tooley on a weekly tenancy of 5s. (tenant paying rites) the whole formerly commanding a rental of f,26 per annum (tenant paying rates) and affording capital accommoda- tion in a good state of repair. Particulars of Sale from the Auctioneers, or of MESSRS. GABB & WALFORD, Solicitors, Aber- gavenny. BRYNREDYN, WESTERN ROAD.-The Sale of Outdoor Effects, &c., for Mr. C. Davies, who is leaving, is fixtd for THURSDAY, JUNE 6th j. Straker, SOil & Ciad..ick. TUESDAY NEXT. SWAN MEADOW, MONMOUTH ROAD 4. STRAKER, SOlI & CHADWICK, F.A.I., are instructed by Mrs. Holding to LET by Auction at 3 o'clock, this RICH GRASS KEEP of over J 4 Acres, up to the 25th of December next. SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE. PARISH OF CLODOCK. ESTATE OF THE LATE MR. J onN WATKINS MR. MONTAGUE HARRIS, F.A.I., has received instructions to Sell by Auction, in the early Summer, the above ESTATE, consisting of FOUR VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARMS. Details in future advertisements. Vendor's Solicitors MESSRS. HUMFRYS & SYMONDS, Hereford. LLANTHEWY RHYDDERCH, MON MR. MONTAGUE HARRIS, F.A.I., has been instructed to Sell by Auction at Abergavenny on TUESDAY, 4th JUNE, 1918, ALL THAT DESIRABLE FREEHOLD FARM called and known as PENTRE FARM, Llanthewy Rhydderch, situate as above, and containing in all 107 Acres (or thereabouts), and being now in the occupation of Mr. W. Phillips as yearly tenant. Full details in future advertisements or from the Auctioneer, Abergavenny or from the Vendor's Solicitor: Mr. J. R. JACOB, Aber- gavenny. WALTERSTONE. THE ANNUAL GRASS LETTING on LOWER HOUSE FARM will take place on THURS- DAY, 16th MAY, 1918, at 2 o'clock, under direction from Col. Sir Reginald Rankin, Bart. MONTAGUE HARRIS, F.A.I., Auctioneer. BRYNGWYN, HEREFORD. THE ANNUAL GRASS LETTING at BRYN- GWYN will take place on FRIDAY, 17th MAY, 1918, at 2 o'clock, under direction of Col. Sir Reginald Rankin, Bart. WALTERSTONE & CLODOCK, HEREFORD- SHIRE. Re JOHN WATKINS, deceased. MR. MONTAGUE HARRIS, F.A.I., will Sell by Auction at Abergavenny, in JUNE, FOUR VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARMS situate as I above acd known as CWM FARM, Walter- st?M LOWER HUNT HOUSE FARM, Mk WERNDDU, and LOWER WERN- DDU PARMS, Clodock, in all about 500 Acres. Full details in future advertisements and in Plans and Particulars of Sale which are in course of preparation. Vendors' Solicitors: Messrs. HUMFRYS & SYMONDS, Hereford. ST. MARGARETT'S, NBWTON, HEREKORD- SHIRE, AND CWMYOY, MONMOUTHSHIRE. Re JAMES PRICE, deceased. MR. MONTAGUE HARRIS, F.A.I., has been instructed to Sell by Auction at Abergavenny in JUNE, LOWER HOUSE FARM, St. Margarett s THE TUMP and SUNNY BANK, Newton, Herefordshire; and LITTLE LLWYGY, Cwmyoy. Full details in future advertisements or from the Auctioneer or Vendor's Solicitors: Messrs. UNDERWOOD & STEEL, Hereford. LLANTHEWY RHYDDERCH, MON. Re JOHN YEATKS, deceased. MR. MONTAGUE HARRIS has received instruc- J tions to Sell by Auction at Abergavenny on TUESDAY, 4th JUNE, 1918, ALL THAT DESIRABLE FREEHOLD FARM known as LLWYNAE FARM, situate as above and now I bdng in hand. Details hereafter. Vesjahr's Sokcitors MESSRS. GABB & WAijoRD, Abergavenny, Sales by Auction. ABERGAVENNY CATTLE MARKET. TUESDAY, 14th MAY, 1918. I MR. MONTAGUE HARRIS has been insrudcd by Mr. Cecil James, Treveddw, to Sell by Auction as above, at IOjO TEN CAPITAL STORE PIGS. Auctioneer's Offices: Abergavenny. YATT FARM, NEWTON, VOW CHURCH, HEREFORD. MR. MONTAGUE HARRIS, F.A.I., will Sell by Auction at the ANGKT. HoTKr,, ABKKGAYENNY, on TUESDAY, 14th MAY, 1918, at 3 p.m., subject to Conditions of Sale, 171 CAPITAL OAK TIMBER TREES standing on above Farm. Full particulars on application. Mr Samuel Maddy, the tenant, will show the lot. Auctioneer's Offices: Abergavenny. Wanted. WANTED, a Boy to assist with delivery.— Gould, Abergavenny. WANTED, Experienced General good reference essential.—Mrs. Blackwell, 61 Frogmore-st., Abergavenny. WANTED, General, able to ook good references three in family comfortable home.—Apply, Mrs. Lyons, Rother House. EXPERIENCED GENERAL Wanted for May 21St; good wages two in family.—Apply to Mrs Posnett, at 13 Nevill-street, Abergavenny. TIMBER & PLANTATIONS of all kinds Wanted (standing or felled).—Send full particulars, lowest price, to Baring Bros., Cheltenham. WANTED, Cowman, under 18, or otherwise ineligible good milker.—Apply, Williams, Pantycollyn, Llanvetherine. WANTED, General for Farmhouse no milking two in family.—Apply, Williams, Pantycollyn, Llanvetherine, Abergavenny. WANTED, You to Grow Tomatoes. Strong Plants 3d. each, that can produce iolbs. of healthy fruit.—Percy Fraser, The Seed Stores. TEMPORARY GAS FITTER Wanted at once one used to iron and compo work preferred.— Apply, Manager, Gas Works, Abergavenny. WANTED, to Purchase House in Abergavenny, between 18oo and £ 1,000.—Particulars to No. 20, Chronicle Office. COUNTRY COTTAGE with 2 or 3 acres, or Small Holding Wanted to purchase; easy distance of station. J.H., Chronicle Office, Abergavenny. HOUSE-PARLOURMAID Wanted, near Aber- gavenny family two good wages. Cook besides kept.—A.C., c/o" Chronicle" Office, Abergavenny. BOARD RESIDENCE Wanted by Young Lady, in or near Abergavenny preferably as one of family able to pay up to 2 guineas weekly.— Apply, R.S.T., "Chronicle" Office. MOLESKINS WANTED, 90s. per 100 Rabbit Skins, 4s. to 4s. 6d. per doz. Fox, 6s. to 10s. each. All air dried.—Stuart, Dept. 1, 18 Albion Buildings, Aldersgate Street, London, E.C.I. WANTED to Purchase, Ladies' and Gentlemen's and Children's Second-hand Clothing best prices given will call on receipt of post card. —Apply, Mrs. Jackson, 4 Chapel-road, Aber- gaveimy. WANTED, immediately, experienced Coat and Bodice hands in Dressmaking Department. Also Apprentices in Drapery Establishment.— Apply, Thomas & Sons, Golden Fleece, Cross- street, Abergavenny. UNDER HOUSEMAID, age about 17, required in May for town and country places wages according to experience good references essential. Between-Maid might suit.—Apply, Mrs. Russell Clarke, Penbydwl, nr. Aber- gavenny. To I-et. TWO Pleasant Bedrooms and Sitting Room to Let comfortable and quiet. -Faulkner, Compton House, Crickhowell. For Sale. FOR SALE, a Zither Harp quite new.-Applyt Mrs. Jackson, 4 Chapel-road. FOR SALE, King Edward Seed Potatoes.— Apply, W. Biggs, Perth-y-pea, Llanvapley. WHITE LEGHORN EGGS; 58. 6d. a sitting of 13.—Williams, Outwoods, Llanfoist. ■ GARDEN BARROWS, Ladders, Carts, Gambos, &:c.—Watkins, Wheelwright, Mardy, Mon. FOR SALE, good-tempered Nanny and young Kid.—Apply, Mrs. Geoffrey Hobbs, Glan- Nant-y-Llan, Llanfoist, Abergavenny. FOR SALE, iocwt. Platform Weighing Machine, also icwt. Sack Machine and Weights.- Apply M.A., Chronicle Office. 65-GUINEA New Upright Iron Grand Piano- forte for immediate cash sale, 35 guineas.— Nightingale, 3, Stow Hill, Newport. ALLOTMENT HOLDERS & GARDENERS can wonderfully increase their crops by top- dressing with Horticultural RITO.-gold by H. Pitt, Florist, etc., Abergavenny. RITO (Horticultural No. 1) suits everything that grows. Wonderfully increafts all crops. Allotment Holders and Gardeners should buy from Jeffreys & Son, Seedsmen, Abergavenny. PEDIGREE Irish Terrier Dog Puppies, by Red Rock, winner over 100 prizes, ex Willesden Tacklem," 1st and Special Prizewinner 10s. each.—Percy Fraser, The Seed Stores. RITO RITO RITO ) Sulphate of Ammonia Universal Garden Manure, Dissolved Bone, Clay's Fertilizer, Superphosphate; any quantity from lib. to i cwt.—Percy Eraser, The Seed Stores. In The Pink of Condition ? Rather I I give them OVUM, Thorley's Poultry Spice. You try it, then YOUR fowls will be healthy and PRODUCE AN ABUNDANCE OF EGGS. You can procure OVUM at A. J. Wibberley's (late Saunders & Co.), 50, Cross Street, Abergavenny. OXIDE OF IRON (Compound) enrich the blood, strengthen the system and bring the colour of health to pale faces, also acts as a gentle aperient. Invaluable for anaemia. 50 tablets in box, if-.—Shackleton, Chemist, Cross Street. Whan led Ordering Your Poultry Food 53cl to order OVUM, Thorley's Poultry Spice; the results will more than repay you. Yoo can get Otum at A. J. Wibberleys (late SaondeN & Co.), 30, Cross Street, Abergavenny. Miscellaneous. I GOLDEN FLEECE. SPRING-TIME FASHION DISPLAY. As leading features of our Fashion Display we mention Charming Millinery. Elegant Costumes. Choice Blouses. Handsome Knitted Coats. I Stylish Clothing for Ladies & Children. We invite inspection of our windows of the extensive exhibits to be I found in the Showrooms and of the New Materials offered throughout. THOMAS & SONS, 59 Cross Street, Abergavenny. 100,000 RAISED SINCE JANUARY THAT WILL NOT YIELD GROUND BUT ARE GUARANTEED TO GAIN. I HAVE ready for the Great All-British Offensive, 100,000 VEGETABLE PLANTS that will J_ give a good account of themselves, and will mean gaill to purchasers. Early Cauliflower ami Broesel Sprouts, fid. per Score. Celery, 8d. Tomatoes-Kondine Red, Carter's Sunrise, Bide's Recruit (strong plants). 3/- per dm Vegetable Marrowe, Ridge Cucumbers, 3d. each. Order Early from the Largest Grower of Vegetable Plants in Abergavenny. ♦^TT^Nt ?*?/?i??r?? SEED STORES. B 0 1/ 1 *| filL jAVy IS^T'I H tiIV H ^^BERGAVENNYJ^ j*-J ^sEEPsrw;^ Fraser's always ? Always Fraser's ?\FLOR!5T AND/? tough,. u,brea'<lIb! CO and d;mo.d-h"rd TTtt be*r!nt< of the Rtde?h M< m*da Wth tough. un b reN'taM? core and d?amonj haf< The bearing, of the Raleigh u« mad e with tough, coe and d?.id- b ar d ffD%n ali a Mp|i ^y |IrI sEjfseL. •kail of finest steel, thu. ensuring p?wlect sageof .?n i .g an d prnttically eve.ia.niiiH 1' f a* m ..IHI! y :( 'AžIU :S BI vYC Jgi Stands First—here '? e?'defc? of "10, f??? ? the M?tce ? gives to toc? nderS  ?? ?e?- I ?ERGAVEMMY: |f Raleigh .7- 0 NotUncham. Aberg?ennyCycteOo.,53Cro? S.. ? Notti n,,?L d.*Abez-gavenny (,'yele Co., 53 Cross !?t. 1 £ Land Worktr £ "J 7?l  Latgd Varker "fo-n"" QUARANTEFO FOR r v t PNit 1- c Lost or Strayed. LOST, Six Welsh Ewes marked J each side, ear mark crop the right side and slit hole in the left. Finder rewarded.-H. Emery, Great Campstone Farm. Pandy. STRAYED, beginning of October, 1917, to Ty Pwll, Govilon, a Cardie Ewe owner can have same by paying expenses.—Apply, Wm. Howells. ANY DOG or Dogs found worrying sheep or straying on Pentwyn Farm, Penygraig, and Penyworlod Farm will be shot.—William and Arthur Grenow. Miscellaneous. TOWN HALL, ABERGAVENNY. THE GREAT FARCICAL COMEDY, AU-OF-A-SUDDEN PEGGY (By ERNEST DENNY) From The Duke of York's Theatre, London, TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY) & SATURDAY, MAY 3rd & 4th. Seata 2/6, 2/ and 1/3, may now be booked at Heins' Music Warehouse. Spend Whitsuntide at Abergavenny ON WHIT-MONDAY, A FANCY FAIR Will be held in the MARKET HALL. STALLS & GAMES of every description. To be opened by the Mayoress (Mr. X. Wheat- ley) at 2 o'clock, supported by the Mayor 'Alderman Z. Wheatley, J.P.) 16 Miles Great Open Marathon Race. 1st Prize, Value £5 5s. 2nd, Value 12 10.. 3rd, Value 11 11.; 4th, Value 10/ The Race will Start from the front of the MARKET HAu. at 3.45, and Finish at the CASTLE GROUNDS. Entries, 1 each, to be made on or before May 13th to MR. F. W. BLANCH, 14 Stanhope Street, Abergavenny. TEA PROVIDED. SIXPENCE EACH. MR. C. BUSHER'S ORCHESTRAL BAND will Play Selections in the MARKET HALL during the day. THE TREDEGAR TOWN PRIZE BAND (under the Conductorship of MR. SHAW) will Play in the Beautiful Grounds of ABERGAVENNY CASTLE up till 10 o'clock p.m. I The whole of the proceeds on MONDAY in aid of the Abergavenny Dhtdct Nuninr & Maternity Fund. President LADY ARTHUR HERBERT, Coldbrook. Hon. Treasurer D. HOWELL JAMES, Esq., J.P. Hon. Sec. MRS. PERCY SEARGEANT, Ilillbrock. Donations in kind and money respectfully invited and can be sent to either of the above, or THE MAYORESS (Mrs. Wheatley), MRS. A. E. BEVERIDGE (Bon Marche), or MRS. T. E. LLOYD, Penypound. ADMISSION-SIXPENCE-ADMI&SI ON TUESDAY'S ATTRACTIONS. See Separate Bills. CHEISTADELPHIAN HALL. LION STREET, ABERGAVENNY 8UNDAY NEXT, MAY 5th, 1918. At 6 o'clock (Please note alteration of time). Speaker: Mr. F. G. LANDER, of Newport Snbjeot: The Regeneration of Palestine. Its effect upon the nations of the world according to scriptural testimony. Come and bear and jndge for joaraelf. Settta are free, and DO collection. Miscellaneous. SEEDS! SEEDS!! SEEDS!I! I SELECTED STOCKS OF VEGETABLE AND FARM SEEDS. Fine Samples of MANGEL, SWEDE & TURNIP. WITH'S UNIVERSAL MANURE, 4/6 per 28ft. Bag.. SUPERPHOSPHATES j t7 per Ton, 7/- per cwt. SEED POTATOES. A Nice Sample of GREAT SCCrr just arrived, at 11/6 per cwt. UP-TO-DATES and FACTORS at 10/ A Lovely Sample of KING EDWARDS, at 9/6. TOMATO PLANTS. Why not plant THE BEST ? Bide'S Recruit," packed in waterproof paper pots, at 3d. each. "Sunrise," Ailsa Craig and 11 Kondine Tomato Plants at 2d. each. EARLY LONDON & WALCHERENI CAULI- FLOWER PLANTS, mossed in bundles of 25 (Spring sown), at gd. JEFFREYS & SON (P. T. JEFFREYS) THE RELIABLE SEEDSMEN, ABERGAVENNY. ABERGAVENNY CASTLE. E it known that J. H. HINTON has ) taken charge of Abergavenny 'astie, Refreshment Rooms & Grounds and will make every effort to cater for visitors in a thoroughly satisfactory manner. Patrons of Refreshment Rooms may rely upon absolute cleanliness, i vility and the best value that can be secured subject to Food Control Regu- lations. Schools, Choirs, Clubs, Committees, and similar Parties can be accommoda- ted by arrangement. FOR PURE HOME BREWED ALES AND STOUT, I WINES AND SPIRITS I TRY ) THOMAS DELAFIELD, KINGS ARMS, I ABERGAVENNY. E. A. PEAKE, FLORAL HALL, CROSS ST., FOR Wreaths, Crosses, Chaplets, Anchors, or any design. Bridal Shower. Opera Presentations, and other Bouquets artistically made up of the choicest flowers in season at the shortest notice. New and Reliable Seeds have stood the test for over 30 years. Estimates given for Table, Church De- corations, Wedding Parties &c. Miscellaneous. P. E. GAN E, Ltd. House Furnishers, 161-2=3 Commercial Street, NEWPORT. Furniture I I I Carpets I I Fabrics Decoration I I Characterised by Distinctive Style. in Moderate Price. 111 Unimpeach- able Quality. III P. E. GANE, L Id. House Furnishers, 161=2=3 Commercial Street, NEWPORT. COLISEUM ABERGAVENNY. Telephone, 33. MANAGING DIRECTOR RICHARD DOONER. RESIDENT HANAGKR W. H. WALLER. Doors open at 7.15. Commence 7.45, Saturday at 6.30 & 8.30 p.m. Matinee Tuesday and Saturday at 2.30. MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY;— The Finest Scottish Picture ever Icreeaef- On the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond. Featuring charming MARGUERITE FOX and E. A. DOUGLAS. Screened in Five Beautiful Acis. Chapter 15 Patria The Serial Wonderful. Farcical Comedy THIRST. Very Funny. PATHE ANIMATED GAZETTE. THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY A Masterly Screen Version of the Famous Drury Lane Drama- THE WHIP. The Greatest Picture ever presented at the Coliseum. Featuring ALMA HANLON and IRVING C.UMMINGS. Chapter 8-" THE SECRET KINGDOM The Popular Serial. COML- DY: LOST, A COOK." PATHE GAZETTE. NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY,—The Great Screen Sensation, WHERE ARE MY CHILDREN." ADULTS 4d. I ADULTS, I (Tip- np Chairs I I am. DVLTa, (Tip-up Chairs I ay- Children 4d. and 8d. on Tuesday, Wednesday I and Friday Nights (not Monday and Thursday) I with Adults only. Abergavenny Food Control Committee. MEAT RATIONING. THE PUBLIC are hereby notified that JL ON AND AFTER MONDAY NBXT, 5th MAY, TWO COUPONS ONLY out of the four may be used for BEEF and MUTTON. I WM. H. HOPWOOD, I May 3M, 1918. Executive 02ceir. í May 3rd, 1918. Miscellaneous. -1 7 King Henry Vflltfa's Grammar School, i Abergaweany. « —.——— Headmaster T. HEADLAND SIFTON, M.A. late Exhibitioner St, John's College, Cam- gridge. '?Vit? Staff of Five Assistants. I Tnit ion fee (per term) ?i 2S od THE above fee includes ?11 subjects in the School curriculum. The School has a I wen-equipped Laboratory, a Workshop for Manual Training, and a Playing Field near. The course of instruction includes :—Scripture, Classics, Mathematics (with book-keeping), English Language and Literature, Science, French, History, and Geography on modern lines, Drawing and Manual Work. There is an op- tional class in Shorthand, and the Science course is drawn up with a view to introducing at as early a stage as possible the elements of chemis- try that bear upon Agricultural Science. The Headmaster, Edenhurst, Abergavenny, and the Second Master, Belmont, Abergavenny, are authorised to take in Hoarders. Particulars can be obtained from either of them at the above addresses. Next Term commences Wednesday, May 1st. The Headmaster may be seen by parents at the School on Tuesday, April 30th, from 2.30 to 4.30, or on Wednesday, May ist, during School hours. Porma of application for admission to the School may be obtained from the Headmaster. or from FRED BAKER GABB, Clerk to the Governors. Abergavenny County Intermediate School for Girls. Headmistress MISS HOULISTON, Newnhani College, Cambridge, Historical Tripos Class II. With Seven Permanent Assistant Mistresses. Tuition fee (per term) i is. od. rpHE above fee includes all stationery (except I printed books), Swedish Drill, by a specially trained Mistress, and all subjects in the School curriculum. In the higher forms special instruction is given in Domestic .md Commercial subjects for those not entering on a scholastic career. The School has a well- equipped Chemical Laboratory, excellent Play- ing Fields- and Lawn Tennis Courts, and tin- health of the girls receives careful attention. Pupils from a distance lodge at houses ap- proved by the Governors under supervision •- f the Headmistress. Next Term commences Wednesday, May 1st. The Headmistress may be seen by parents at the School on Tuesday, April 30th, from 2.30 to 4, and on Wednesday, M.; y ist. from 2.30 to 4. Forms of application for admission into the School may be obtained from the Headmistress, or from FRED BAKER GABB, Clerk to the Governors. ABERGAVENNY UNSON. WARDSMAID WANTED. THU Guardians invite applications for the j, Office of Wi.rdsmaid at the Workhouse. Salary, £ 20, increased by £ 1 annually until it reaches £25, with uniform to the value of £ 3 annually, and with residential accommodation The appointment will be made subject to the provisions of the Poor Law Officers' Super- annuation Act 1896. The duties can lie ascer- tained from the Matron. Applicants must be unmarried, or widows without children dependent upon them. Applications, stating age and present occupa- tion, accompanied with copies of three testi- monials of recent date, must be sent to me 011 or before the 9th of May next. Dated 17th April, 1918. W. H. P. SCALOK Clerk to the Guardians. Union Offices, Monk Street, Abergavenny. Re James Straker, Esq., deceased. Pursuant to the Act of Parliament of the 22nd and 23rd Vict., c. 35, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sail i\ Creditors and other persons having any Debts, claims, or demands against the Estate of James Straker, late of Plas Derwen. Aberga- venny, in the County of Monmouth, Esquire, J.P., deceased (who died on the 13th day of April, 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 29th day of August, 1916, by Edith Emily Straker, Edgar Capel Straker, and James Arthur Gilbert Price, the Executors therein named), ale hereby required to send in the particulars of their debts, claims or demands to us, the under- signed, the Solicitors for the said Executors, 011 or before the ist day of June, 1918, after which date the said Executors will proceed to dis- tribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard onlv to the claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice and they will.-not he 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 thev shall not then have had notice. Dated this 29th day of April, Igd. GABB & WALFORD, Abergavenny, Solicitors for the said Executors. Monmouthshire War Agricultural Executive Committee. URGENCY NOTICE TO MEN ENGAGED ON FARMS AND MARKET GARDENS. BY Royal Proclamation issued the 20th -3 April, 1918, ALL CERTIFICATES OF EXEMPTION granted to Men employed in agriculture of medical category A or Grade i and all those not mtdic; lly examined born in the years 1898-1899 (inclusive) ARE WITHDRAWN" and should be returned immediately to the Assistant Director of Recruiting, Charles Street* Newport. If the Agricultural Workers affected desire to remain in their present employment they must (r) Appeal direct to the Appeal Tribunal before the 15th May, 1918. Forms of Appeal m: y be obtained from the Clerk to the Appeal Tribunal, County Hall, Newport. (2) No Appeal will be considered by the Tribund unless accompanied by a cer- tificate from the above Committee- Application should therefore be made AT ONCB to the Secretary of the Committee, 2 1 Bridge Street, Newport, for the necessary form to be filled up by the Applicant and unless this form, is returned to him by the 9th day of Mav no further application for a certificate can be considered, and the person concerned will be liable foe Military Service. -—* ABERGAVENNY GAS WORKS. SULPHATE OF AMMONIA. rpHIS ARTIFICIAL MANURE can now be I purchased at the Gas Works at the following prices :— Two cwt. or over 17/9 per cwt. One cwt. ISJ- Half-cwt. 9/6 Quarter-cwt 5/_ t?t.  Per IS. »• •« •• •« 3/- Parch-gen of !«* than 2 cwt. auk provide their owa bags.