Abergavenny Chronicle

1 MARDY WEDDING. I The wedding took place at the Llantilio Per- tholey Church on Wednesday of Miss Gwendolyn Rose Bowen, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Edward Wm. Bowen and Mrs. Bowen, Yew. Orree Cottage, Mardy, and Cpl. A. Haighl A.S.C., X-T*, of Blackpool. The ceremony was per- formed by the Vicar, the Rev. H. J. Bates. The bride, who was given away by her grandfather, 39i. Thos. Thomas, of Tredegar, was attired in a tailor-made costume and wore a leghorn hat trimmed with shell pink. She was attended by three bridesmaids, Miss Elsie Davies (Park- Street) and Misses Dorothy and Sylvia Bowen, (sisters), who wore white sailor costumes. The bride wore a set of black skunk oppossum furs, the gift of the bridegroom, ahd the bridesmaids Wore gold lockets, also the gift of the bridegroom. A reception was held at Yw Tret Cottage after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Haigli subsequently left for Blackpool, where the honeymoon is being spent. &

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I ABERGAVENNY POLICE COURT. I Wednesday-Before Mr. W. H. Routledge (in the chair), Col. W. Williams, Mr. Edwin Foster and Jft. J. Merton Jones. { Labourer's Attempted Suicide. George Bailey, tramping farm labourer, was summoned for attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat, on the 16th of October. Charles Seabourne, Coldbrook Lodge, road- man in the employ of the County Council, said that he was on the road near Penpergwm on Wednesday, the 16th, about 10.30, when a man on a bicycle asked him if he had heard any shouting. He had not, but he searched the ditch at the bottom of Mr. Pritchard's field, and there he found prisoner lying on the ground with his throat cut. There was blood all over his clothes, but the bleeding had stopped. Witness put him against a bank, and in reply to his questions prisoner produced a razor from his pocket. He said he had not been drinking, except for two half-pints the previous day, and he had come-from Llangwm. He said his home was the other side of Raglan, but he had no relatives left. P.C. Gover said he was cycling along the Mon- mouth-road towards town when a timber haulier said that a man had cut his throat in the field and was shouting for help. He saw prisoner with a hole in his throat, and procured some rag and tied it up. Mr. Price, of the Ministry oj Food, came by with his motor-car. and brought prisoner to the Abergavenny Workhouse, where he had been ever since. When charged that morning he made no reply. Dr. Lloyd said that he saw the prisoner at the Workhouse a fortnight ago. There was a cut on his throat, about four or five inches long, but it was only a superficial wound. He did not think that the prisoner's mind was normal. The Bench remanded prisoner to Usk with a view to getting a report from the prison doctor as to his mental condition. I A Dear Motor-car Journey. I Thomas M. Bush, ironmonger and motor I agent, of Brynmawr, was summoned for using motor spirit for an unlawful purpose on the 25th of September, and Isaac Bartlett, Roland Cross, Henry Davies, Arthur Blakemore, Evan Davies and Wm. Matthews, of Nantyglo, were sum- moned for aiding and abetting. Mr. H. S. Lyne prosecuted, and Mr. Gordon Williams, of Cardiff, defended Bush. Mr. Lyne said that there were seven men in the car in addition to Bush. One of them was a man named David Turner, who was a soldier in the Army and was not served. The contention was that Turner was being driven to Aberga- venny Junction to get a train to return to Man- chester to rejoin his regiment, and that the others were going to see him off, but he had no uniform or kit bag. It was at the time of the railway strike, and the peculiarity of it was that, like all the other caslte which had arisen, it occurted on September. Fair Day at Aberga- venny. P.C. Oliver said that he stopped the car at Llanfoisfc. at 12.45. It contained eight men. Bush said that the car had been hired by Turner to take him to Abergavenny Junction to ascer- tain whether he could get a train to return to Manchester. Witness asked Turner for his liberty pass, and he produced one, which showed that he should have returned the previous day. He had no uniform or kit.. The others said they were pals of Turner's, and they were going to the Junction to see him off by train. Bush refused to take them any further, and they all got out and walked towards town. By Mr. Williams He saw Turner hand a los. note to Bush and receive some silver in change. The others pulled out Treasury notes, but Bush gave them the tip not to pay him then. Mr. Williams, for the defence, said that Bush was the owner of the car for hire under-the definition of the Motor Restriction Order. If the Bench were satisfied that the car was hired for a legitimate purpose, as he contended it was according to the regulations, then Turner had the right to take as many friends as the car would hold. It was not for Bush to refuse to take Turner's friends. Bush said that Turner told him that he was an invalided soldier, and asked for a car to take him to the Junction to get to Manchester. He said he had inquired at Brynmawr station, but could get no particulars there. Witness was satisfied with his story, but he did not know then that the others were coming. Turner produced the money to pay him, giving a £ 1 note and receiving 2s. change. The others did not tender any money. He had never spoken tp them and did not make any contract with them. Bartlett was the only one of them he knew. Mr. Lyne Don't you know that the authori- ties are very careful in seeing that every soldier on sick leave wears the blue uttiforin ?-No. Why were you taking him to the Junction ?- To make inquiries about a train. i Only to make inquiries, and not to catch a train ? Were the others also going to make inquiries ?-I don't know anything about that. Didn't you charge according to the number of passengers ?-No, iod. a mile. Bartlett gave evidence, after which the Bench retired. The Chairman said that the Bench considered that it was not a bona-fide journey, and Bush would be fined £ 20, including costs. The others, with the exception of Evan Davies, who did not appear, would be fined £ 2 including, costs, and Davies £ 3 including costs. Daring Cyclists. I Reginald Davies (21) and Conxfie Jones (15), of Llangrwyney, were summoned for riding bicycles without red rear lights, on the Brecon- road on the 19tm Neither appeared, but a letter was sent to the Bench. P.C. Calder said that when defendants were a few yards behind him they both jumped off. When asked where their rear lights were they said they hadn't any. They went a short distance towards Crickhowell, and both got on their bicycles again and rode away. Both defendants were fined 5s. including costs. I Licensing. I I Mr. Iltyd Gardner applied for the transfer of I the off-licence of Messrs. Liptons Ltd. to the secretary of the Company, as this was more I convenient owing to changes in the local manage- ment. The application was granted.

Abergavenny Girl Guides.—An effort is being made to revive the Girl Guide movement at Abergavenny, and it is hoped to form two or three strong companies in the town.- For this purpose a meeting was convened at the Corn Exchange on Saturday afternoon to make the preliminary arrangements. Mrs. Roch (daughter of Lord Treowen), who is the Commissioner for the county, attended to address the meeting on the subject. Probably owing to the epidemic of influenza, there were only a few present, and many who were expected to attend were unable to do so. It was therefore decided to postpone. the meeting to a later date, of which dueotice will be given. '.&

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j SCRAPS OF ABERGAVENNY CONVERSATION. I Nice drop of rain, what ? You don't mean to say you like it. You .remind me of a paragraph I saw in a Cardiff paper the other day." Oh, what was that ? It remarked that they seemed to have had better weather somewhere in Monmouthshire than at Cardiff. At a chapel there the preacher solemnly gave out a Hymn containing a prayer, for rain—a hymn specially written for time of brought, and the choir and congregation sang the words with true devotional spirit." Well, well, I wonder where that was." Would you be surprised to know that it was at Abergavenny ? Never They don't -do such things here." Don't they, though. ,.As a matter of fact, it was at Abergavenny, and ii was within a hundred miles of the Castle." You surprise me. Well, all I can say is that whoever picked that hymn hadn't got any potatoes in the ground." That's a fact they hadn't." « U Eh, Mrs. Jones, it's awful about the butter, isn't it ? Fancy having only an ounce each a week." Yes, it is a bit of a job to make it pan out, but I've got a goill way of making it last. Have you, now ? Tell me about it. Well, I put it in the cupboard, and let the children rub their bread on the cupboard door to get the flavour. It's surprising how far you can make it go that way." And haven't you had to send for the panel doctor yet ? No, but I don't know what the landlord will say when he sees the door." They haven't put those statues in Wibberley Square yet. No, I suppose some of our public men felt rather hurt that their names were not suggested for the honour." No, you don't say so. Who ? Come a bit closer and I'll whisper Not really ? I thought they would have had them up by the 9th of November, and then they could have had a procession and an opening ceremony. Don't you think that the 5th would be the best day ? Well, it would suit the youngsters better, anyway. Have you heard the news ? No, what news ? The war's over." Is that a fact ? Yes, it's over in France." Over in France ? Oh I thought we were to have achain of pennies in the main street the other day. What became of it ? I don't know, but I suppose the pavements were so dirty that the ladies thought the pro- ceeds woiild be only' filthy lucre." t Filthy lucre ? Oh, ay." ±

CRICKHOWELL I AWARDED MIUTARY CROSS. Lieut. J. Douglas Cox, R.F.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cox, formerly of Crickhowell, and now of Rhymney, and grandson of the late Mr. John Jones, ironmonger, has been awarded the Military Cross at Salonica. • ON LEAVE.—Sergt. R. Evans, S.W.B., for- merly an assistant master at the Crickhowell Church of England Schools, is home on leave. He has taken part in cricket matches behind the firing lines in France. THE FLU. "-One of the County nurses is engaged in attending cases, in the Crickhowell district and is doing most useful work. A nurse should* be permanently stationed in the locality. THE LATE MRS. LEWIS.—The fuAeral of the late Mrs. Lewis, wife of Mr. Richard Lewis, whose death is announced in another place, took place on Thursday at Bethabara Baptist Church. Her son, Mr. Gilbert Lewis, will be buried on Saturday. DEATHS —The death occurred on Monday of Mrs. Lewis, wife of Mr. Richard Lewis, Llanbedr- road, Crickhowell. She was 74, and well known and highly esteemed in the district. At one time Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were tenants of Gwenr Vale Farm, á1ld subsequently carried on a Con- fectionery nd bakery business. Mrs. Lewis had been ailing for some time. She leaves a large family of grown-up sons and daughters, and, pathetic to relate, one son, Mr. Gilbert Lewis, who was discharged from the Army some time ago, died a day after his mother. He was, about 38. The funeral of mother and son will take place together.—Mr. John Boddy, of Ffwddog, Llangattock, died last week in a military hospital. Only a few months ago Boddy joined the colours, at the age of 44, and his son is serving in France. Deceased was' formerly a a gardener at Penmyarth. He was of a quiet disposition and highly esteemed by all who knew him. General sympathy is felt for the widow—a daughter of Mr. Thos. Stephens, Ffwddog, and her family of young children.— News reached Crickhowell on Monday that Mrs. C. M. Parkinson, widow of the late Colonel Parkinson, Llangrwyney Court, has passed away in London after a brief illness. She was a lady who actively identified herself with the Red Cross and other institutions, and did much good and useful work for our wounded soldiers. Mrs. Parkinson was about 40, and there are tw young children.

T > GRAIG POLICE COURT. I Saturday-Before Mr. W. H. S. -Whitney (in the I chair) and Mr. C. Lipscomb. SEIZING A GUN WITHOUT A PFRMIT.-AlbeA Pritchard, labourer, Skenfrith, was summoned for unlawfully selling a double-barrelled shot gun to William Howells, without a permit from the military authority, contrary to Regulation 30 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, at Skenfrith on September 6th, and William Howells, timber feller, Trelleck, was summoned for purchasing same.—P.C. Birch (Trelleck) said that at 8 p.m. on the 14th of September he- had occasion to seize a double-barrelled gun from the defendant Howells. Witn'ess asked him how long he had had it, to which he replied, I bought it on the 6th September-a week last Friday-from Albert Pritchard, a keeper at Skenfrith." He asked Howells if he had a permit from the military authority to purchase a gun, to which he made answer that he had not. —Sergt. Hatherall (Cross Ash) said he asked Pritchard if he had sold a gun recently to a man named William Howells, of Trelleck. He replied Yes." Witness then enquired if he had ob- tained a permit from the competent military authority for so doing, to which he made answer No I did not know that I had to get one. I did not know anything about it. I have got four guns, and now when I have given up keepering I thought I could dispose of them. Witness informed him that he would be re- ported.—In reply to Pritchard, witness said that the notices relating to the sale of guns had been posted up at the various police stations.— Pritchard said that he had disposed of the gun in complete ignorance of the law, as he had not seen any notices anywhere declaring the sale of firearms to be'unlawful.—The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr. Stephen W. Watkins) pointed out that each defendant had rendered himself liable to a penalty of iiop and six months' imprisonment.— The Chairman said that they were going to take a very lenient view of the case. The Bench believed that the offence had been committed in complete ignorance of the law, so thattiominal "fines of £ 2 each would be imposed.

Horticultural Society.—The annual meeting of the Abergavenny and District Horticultural and Allotments Association will be held on Tuesday, evening next, at the Corn Exchange, and all who are interested in the Association are asked to attend. We understand that as a result of the last show there is a sum of £50 for dis- tribution, and it is proposed to divide this be- tween five local funds.

j s I Daughter's Tragic Discovery I LLANBEDR WOMAN'S SAD END. Mrs. Mary Williams (44), of Drain Farm, Llanbedr, near Crickhowell, died under distress- ing circumstances on Thursday, the 24th of October. The daughter, Dorothy, a girl of 16, left her mother about 10 o'clock to -go to Crick- howell Market, and some time after her return home found her hanging from a beam in a fowl cot in the outbuildings. A rope was around her neck and she was dead. Mr. Thomas Powell, of the Gudder Farm, a neighbour, cut the body down, and Dr. A. E. Jones, Crickhowell, and Police-Sergt. Roger Edwards were quickly in attendance, but the woman was beyond all medical aid. The husband of the deceasex, Mr. Wm. Williams, had gone to Caldicot, near Chepstow, the previous day to see his sister, and he aid not know of his wife's death, until he was nearly home. Mrs. Williams was a very re- spectable hardworking woman, and she, her husband and daughter came to the district a few ,yea ago. Mr. R. H. A. Davies, Coroner, held an inquest on the body at the Red Lion Inn, Llanbedr, on Friday, at noon. Friday, Williams, husband of deceased, said he Wm. last saw his wife alive on Wednesday morning, at about 7*30, when he was leaving home to go to Caldicot to see his sister. He returned on Thursday evening and was told when nearly home by Mr. Thos. Powell, of The Gudder, of the death of his wife. She had been very poorly for a fortnight and she had been worrying about her state of health. They had been married for about 22 years and had been very happy at the Drain. She had a brother in the Asylum. He had never heard her threaten her life and had no suspicion that she would do such a thing. She vexed after seeing her brother at the Asylum some time ago. He offered to take her to see the doctor, but she would not go. Dorothy May Williams, aged 16, daughter of the deceased, said she last saw her mother alive at10 a.m. on Thursday morning when she left for Crickhowell Market. It was 12.50 noon by the clock when she returned. Her mother was not there then, but she thought she was probably gathering wood, and did not trouble. At 1.30 she went to feed the fowls and went to the fowl cot, and there she saw her. She was hanging in a sitting position in the old shed which they used as a chicken coop. She had a rope around her neck and witness could see she was dead. When she left her mother she was busy washing and seemed splendid. She had not noticed any- thing about her to worry about of late, but occasionally she seemed a little depressed. Albert Edward Burden, rural postman, said lie delivered a letter on Thursday morning at the Drain Farm to Mrs. Williams, between 11 and 11.30.. She came out Ao the gate to him and took the letter. She spoke to him and he did not notice anything wrong with her. Thomas Powell, Gudder Farm, said he cut the rope by which deceased was hanging. She was dead and her hand was quite cold. He knew deceased well as a neighbour, and she was, as far as he knew, a talkative and jovial woman. Dr. A. E. Jones said deceased had evidently died of suffocation from hanging, and, from what her husband had said of her ianyly history and condition, he was of opinion she had.committe'd suicide while in a state of temporary insanity. The Cgroner recorded a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence.

—— IV — i — LLANARTH. I FUNERAl. OF MRS. THOMAS.—The funeral of the late Mrs. Thomas, wife of Mr. Daniel Thomas, Long Barn Farm, Llanarth, took place on Monday, October 28th. Deceased had only been ill for a few days, haying had influenza, but pneumonia set in, and she died on Thursday, October 4th. Mrs. Thomas was very highly respected in the district. A short service was held at the house by the Rev.. Vaughan Rees, Vicar of Llanarth, after which the body was con- veyed by hearse to Llanvihangel Gobion Church- yard, where it was met by the Rectors of Llan- vihangel Gobion and Llangattock-juxta-Usk, who conducted the service in the church, and the Vicar of Llanarth officiated at the gra-veside, Suitable hymns were sung. The funeral was a very large-one, and great respect was shown on every hand: Mrs. Thomas was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davies, of Llanvihangel Gobion. The principal mourners were Mr. Daniel Thomas (husband), Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davies (parents), M'r. T. Davies, Bedwas (uncle), Mr. W. Marfell, Llangeview (cousin), Mr. Stephens, Croesygair (cousin), Mr. and Miss Powell, Thornbury (cousins), Mr. T. Crump (Usk), Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thomas (Panty- goitre), Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym Thomas, High House, Btyngwyn; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and family, The Argoed 6 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Coedfawr, Brecon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Ty- gwyn, Llanover; Messrs. Richard Evans, T. Thomas and Rees Jones (cousins).. The bearers were Messrs. Eddie Watkins, W. C.. Morris, Evan Jones and W. N. Jones, of Llanarth. Amongst others'at the graveside were the Rev. H. J. Fish, Llanvair, and Mr. T. D. Berrington, Pantygoitre. The death of M^s. Thomas has cast quite a gloom over the whole district, and the greatest sym- pathy is felt by all for Mr. Daniel Thomas. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. A. Smith; Penpergwm, assisted by Mr. Jones, Bank House, Abergavenny. x- A.

MIDNIGHT ROW AT GILWERN. I AN EXCITABLE HUSBAND. I At'the Crickhowell Police Court on Wednes- day (before Mr. E. Pirie Gordon and Dr. P. E. Hill) Alec. Edwards, motor-car. proprietor, a well-known resident of Gilwern, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. Mr. W. J. Everett, of Pontypool, defended. P.C. Davies, Gilwern, said that on Thursday, 26th September, about. 11.30 p.m., he was on duty on the Crickhowell road, Gilwern, near the Corn Exchange Inn. Edwards came towards him in a drunken state and demanded him to search the Corn Exchange for his wife and get her from there. He then went and started hammering the door9 of the Corn Exchange. Witness told him to stop that game, as fie thought his wife was quite as safe in the Corn Exchange as she would be with him, having regard te his condition. He started the haminer- ing process again and witness told hjjn to go at once into his own house or he would take him to Crickhowell. Ultimately he did go home. Ed- wards v as shouting out the most violent language' and making a great noise.. llr. Everett I suggest to you that Edwards was very excited, not drunk.—He was staggering drunk. The defendant,, on .oath, said he was not drunk;" not more drunk than I am now." His wife was in the Corn Exchange. It Was midnight and lie wanted her home. She was safer in his house than in any public-house. He was of a very excitable temperament. He merely asked the constable to induce his wife to come hopie. He went to the door of the inn three times, but failed to get admittance. Supt. Williams: Because of your violent conduct !—Nothing of the sort. You terrified, your wife and she went to the inn for safety.—I did nothing at all to my wife. Is she with you now ?:—No, in New Tredegar. Answering Mr. Everett, Edwards said he had never illtreated his wife and she had certainly no reason to fear him. He was out with his car all day.*OAVilliams: How much beer did you Supt. "williams: How much beer did ou drink that day ?—Fcrur 'glasses. Mr. Everett Did any of the party return to your house that night ?—Yes, the pilgilist" came at 12.15 p.m. to fetch a leg of mutton 1 Mr. Everett: The charge, it seems to me, should be hoarding," not drunkenness. (Laughter). Edwards But he brought it in the first place. Mr. Everett said it was obvious-Edwards was very excited. Was it conceivable that a drunken man could drive a motor-car into his own. garage at 10 p-in., only an hour or so before meeting the constable, as Edwards did. The Bench said there was an element of doubt in the case, and they gave Edwards the benefit of it. The case would therefore be dismissed.

I Gilwern Ploughing Match I Successful 51st Annual Fixture. I VALUABLE HELP FOR RED CROSS FUNDS. The Llanelly, Llaiiwenarth, Llangcnny and Llanfoist ploughing Society again had a very pleasant and successful meeting at Gilwern on Thursday, this being their 51st annual fixture. The ploughing took place at the Ty Gwyn and Little Duffryn Farms, Gilwern, and the hedging and ditching at Tyr-Argoed Farm. The entries were larger than usual, the ground was in ex- cellent condition, and some really excellent work was done in the various classes. The Society showed that they move with the times by having a special ploughing class for ladies. Three land worker^werfe sent by the War Agri- cultural Committee' to take part in the com- petition, but the committee strangely neglected to provide them with either horses or ploughs. However, the Society were able to borrow horses and ploughs to enable them to take part, and for their first attempt in competition they did some very good work. The proceeds of the gathering (together with £ 2 2s. added by the Society) were to be given to the local Red Cross Fund,.and it is very creditable to the Society that as the result of the last three meetings they have helped this fund to the tune of over ^55. The president this year was Mr. W. Gower Andrews, J.P., of Aber- baiden, who proved a most popular and genial president., ,The secretarial duties were, as usual, ably carried out by Mr. Edward Morgan, Tyr Factory, Govilon, who has officiated in this capacity for over 30 years while the chairman of the committee was Mr. J as. Davies, Penrhiw. The judges were :—Ploughing, Mr. D. Bowen, Nant Farm, Newcastle, Monmouth, and Jtfr. D. Price, Hendreforfydd, Llangattock horses and turnouts and hedging, Mr. J. Griffiths, Wern- gifford, Pandv, and Mr. W. T. Spencer. Llanvair. THE AWARDS. I The awards were as follows I Ploughing. Special class for ladies (open)-I, Mrs. Hughes, Builth Wells 2, Miss Lorie Lloyd, Rumney, nr. Cardiff 3, Miss Beatrice Parsons, Mardy, Coed- kernew. Wheel plough (open)-i, D. W. Phillips, Gaer, Cwmdu; 2, James Thomas, Ty Mawr; 3, W. Vaughan, Brecon. Swing plough (open)-i, J. Gwillim, Vow- church 2, Wm. Pritchard, Prisk, Llangattock 3, Wm. Jenkins, Manor House, Penpergwm. Swing plough (open t6 radius of 15 miles from Gilwern)-I, Edgar Williams, Pentregwithel, Abergavenny 2, Geo, Hughes, Aber Farm, Talybont-on-Usk. Wheel plough (open to 15 miles radius)-I, Tora Lane, Llanvetherine; 2, Jas. Llewellyn, Ty Gwyn 3, B. Jonathan, Tyrargoed. Wheel plough (15 miles radius, competitors under 20)—1, Trevor Jones, Winstone Court, Llanvetherine; 2, W. Davies, Vedw, Llan- gattock 3, Horace Lewis, Mardy, Llanwenarth Citra. Hedging and Ditching. Two perches (7 perches to the. yard) to be finished in 6J hours.—1, Wm. Rumsey, Llan- gattock 2, W. Kinsey, Pentvyn Llanthaw, Brecon 3, W. Davies, 'Hendre, Llangattock Lingoed. Turnout Turnout Neatest and cleanest turnout on the field-il Albert Llewellyn, Ty Gwyn 2 and 3 divided between B. Jonathan, Gilwern, and T. Lane, Llanvetherine. Horses. Best brood mare working on the grouud-I and 2, C. Llewellyn, Ty Gwyn. Pair of horses-I, C. Llewellyn 2, Mrs. Jane Jonathan. Mare or gelding-I, Mrs. Jane Jonathan 2, C. Llewellyn. Best-laced pair of horses (tails only)-i, Albert Llewellyn, Ty Gwyn. Best sucker (open)-i, A. Jonathan, Little Duffryn; 2, Wm. Jenkins, Manor House, Pen- pergwm. Best sucker (local)-I, A. Jonathan, Little Duffryn. Guessing weight of a live sheep-Correct weight, I23|ft»s. Prizes divided between Miss Jenkins (The Lion) and A. Morgan (Brunant Farm), who were both ilb. out. THE DINNER. I The distribution of prizes took place at a dinner at the Beaufort Arms Hotel in the evening, the President occupying thechair. Mr. C. O. Marsh (Aberclydach), in appropriate terms proposed the toasts of The Bishops, Clergy and Ministers of all Denominations," and The Army, Navy and Reserve Forces." Mr. D. Bowen proposed the toast of the Society, coupling the names of Mr. E. Morgan and Mr. Jas. Davies, and commented on the success which had rewarded their efforts and of the strong position which the Society occupied. Messrs. J. Davies and E. Morgan responded. The latter said that he had been con- nected with the Society for 35 years. At the outbreak of war they had to consider whether they shou d abandon their meeting, but it was thought advisable to continue, so ong as they gave their profits to war funds. Each year the result had encouraged them to go 'on to fresh efforts, and they had already subscribed to the local Red Cross Fund in the last three years £ 55 3s. 1 id. He should be disappointed if this year they did not breakthe record and hand over a cheque for £ 25. (Applause). Other societies had died out, but they had stuck to the plough, and it was a good thing they had, considering that ploughing was now compulsory. They had not only helped agriculture in regard to plough- ing, but had shown what they could do for the Red Cross Society. He proposed The Donors of Prizes," and coupled the name of the President. The President, in response; said there was no country in the world where less had been done for farming than in this country, and he hoped that after the war agriculture would receive more attention at the hands ofthe State. Agri- culture was the healthiest occupation, and the cultivation of the land meant national strength and prosperity. He paid a tribute to tht Secretary, who. had worked hard and who had the welfare of the Society at heart. Mr. E. Morgan proposed the heath of the Judges, and said they had given entire satis- faction. Mr. D. Bqwen, in responding, said that the best ploughman did not always win. He might have a bad stroke of luck and have bad ground to work on. The work all the way through was very satisfactory. The stewards agreed that the men should help the ladies. He knew the men could not leave the ladies alone (laughter), but another time they wanted to see the ladies start and finish themselves. The War Execu- tive Committee should understand that they did not do all the work themselves, but there was great credit due to them for coming and for the work they did. There was no reason why a woman could not beat a man at ploughing. It was only a question of training and practice. Next year he hoped to see the ladies beat half the men. Mrs. Hughes, on behalf of the ladies, thanked the committee for their' kindness. They had been sent there at a great disadvantage, but the committee had given, them all the help they possibly could. The toast of The Stewards and Host and Hostess were also honoured. The harmony of the evening was considerably added to by some excellent songs by Messrs. T. Eastob and W. Weaver, who- also sung duets, Mr. Reg. Powell and Miss Parsons. ▲

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I LONELY GERMANY. I Turkey Surrenders-Austria Asks for Armistice. I Another Attack in Flanders: Many Prisoners. Germany's last Allies are leaving the sinking ship. Turkey has surrendered and is.out of the war. An armistice was signed on Wednesday night and became operative at noon on Thurs- day. The main terms of the armistice are A free passage for the Allied Fleets to pass through the Bosphorus to the Black Sea. The occupation of the forts of the Dar- danelles and the Bosphorus necessary to secure their passage. The immediate repatriation of all the Allied prisoners of war. Thus euds Germany's dream, of an Asiatic Empire. The above conditions will enable the Allied Fleets to deal with the German Dread- noughts, the Goeben and the Breslau, which have been a continual threat to Constantinople and helped to keep Turkey in the war. They will also make infinitely easier our task of restoring law and order in Russia through our command of the Black Sea, and will give us access to Rumania. -In view of the hopeless plight of his armies, the Austrian Commander-in-Chief is reported to have asked General Diaz, the Italian Com- mander-in-Chief, for an armistice, and the re- quest has been forwarded to Versailles. To put an end to the -struggle, Austria inti- mates her intention of evacuating all Italian osil. Over. 50,000 prisoners and more than 300 guns have been captured on the Italian front in the present offensive. In Flanders another attack was yesterday delivered by the combined British, French and Belgian forces. The British Second Army alone took r,ooo prisoners. British airmen destroyed 67 enemy aeroplanes and brought down 15 out of control-a record day's work in the air. The French brought down 17 more. The German" Vorwaerts says According to the rumours of the last few days the Emperor and the Crown Prince have abdicated. Nothing can any longer stifle the demands of the German people."

LLANELLEN. KILLED IN ACTION.News has been received of the death in action on the 8th of October of Rifleman Jack Williams, jst Monmouthshire Regt., only son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Williams, Yew Tree Farm, Llanellen, and brother of Mrs. Greene, Llanellen Vicarage. He joined the colours in March, 1916, and made the supreme sacrifice at the early age of 21 years. Much sympathy is felt in the parish for the aged parents and the sisters in their bereavement.

 V  BIRTHS, MARRIAGES 4 DEATHS. MARRIAGE. HAIGH—BOWEN.—On the 23rd October, at Llantilio Pertholey Church, Corporal A. J. Haigh, A.S.C., M.T., only son of Mr. Frank Haigh, draper, Blackpool, to Gwendolyn Rose (Cissie), eldest daughter of Mrs. Bowen, Yew Tree Cottage, Mardy, and the late Mr. E. W. Bowen. DEATHS. ÎI BA T TEN.-On October 28th, Samuel Gilbert, the dearly-beloved youngest I son of Rfin, and Mrs. J. W. Batten, of 15 Victoria-street, aged i year and 11 months. I Gone to be with Jesus, which is far better. HIGGS.—On October 16th, 1918, drowned through enemy action, Clarence T. S., Convoy Signalman, R.N.V.R., dearly beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Higgs, 42 Richmond- road, Abergavenny. Deeply mourned by all at home. FISHER.—On the 28th October, at Ruby House, Richmond-road, Abergavenny, fileanor Fisher, aged 89. MORGAN.—On the 29th of October, at his sister's residence, E. Alexanders, William Morgan, aged 75 years. Funeral on Saturday, November 2nd, at 2.30, at Penpergwm. PRITCHARD.-On the 22nd October, at Aber- gavenny, Cornelius Pritchard, aged 77 years. Buried at Llantillio Crossenny on the 26th October. KILLED IN ACTION. DAY.—On October 3rd, near St. Quentin, Sergt. W. H. Day, of the Monp. Regt., aged 30 years. Deeply mourned by Wife and Child. IN MEMORIAM. LEE.-On 27th October, at Glenview, Grosvenor Road, Edith, dearly-beloved wife of Joseph Lee, aged 31. Funeral on Sunday at Gomersal Church, Yorkshire. 1- In Ever Loving Memory of Ann (Annie) I the wife of the late Rev. George I Powell, Brynhyfryd, Abergavenny, who passed peacefully away on October 27th, aged 67 years. Sadly missed by her sorrowing Children.

I r + ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Higgs thank all kind friends for letters of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. 42 Richmond-road. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Rackham desire most sincerely to thank all their friends for their letters and expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent double bereavement also for the beautiful flowers sent. Please Accept this, as it is impossible to thank each one individually. Gilwern Mill, Abergavenny. Mr. Daniel Thomas, of Long B arn, Aberga- venny, wishes to thank all those who showed their kindness and sympathy during the illness and at the funeral of his dear wife. Mrs. Whiles, 22 Stanhope-street, wishes to thank her many friends for kind letters of. sympathy and floral tributes sent in her recint sad bereavement. Mr. and. Mrs. G. Williams wish to thank all kind friends for their sympathy and floral tributes. Ruby House, Richmond-road. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Jones return thanks for letters of sympathy in their recent sad bereave- ment, also for the beautiful floral tributes sent. 9 Park-street, Abergavenny. Mr. and Mrs. Ridley and tmily wish to thank all kind friends for sympathy and floral tributes sent in their sudden sad bereavement, also those who attended the funeral. I Station Cottage, Brecon-road.

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The only question which concerns the country tSay?the question of war and peace. It will t? pSsil»lcqto confine a General Election to that question, and even if it were possible there would be nothing to choose between most of the candidates. We don't want to fight at the polls now an infinite variety of after-the-war questions. Perhaps Mr. Lloyd George is expecting that before the date of the General Election the war will have ccme to an end. We don't know as to that, of course, but such a development would alter the situation. If there is to be an election before the war is over, then it strikes one as essential that there should be another election directly after it is over. That is the proper time for an election, when we can elect our represen- • tatives according to their propyls for deataig with after-the-war problems. We don t Want r?rl?ut elected in the fever of war-time to hold power for several years afterwards. It may not necessarily be the best Parliament we could .choose for dealing with and solving the im- portant national questions which must be tackled when the war comes to an end. • AGRICULTURAL TRANSPORT. It is typical of the enlarged vision which the war has brought to our administrators that the question of agricultural transport after the war is being seriously considered and that steps are being taken to do something really effective to meet a great national need. Many agricultural -districts are fairly well served with railways, but a large proportion are miles from any railway station and the question of transport of agri- cultural produce is quite a serious matter ior many farmers. Improved transport facilities would be a great boon and would do much to place on a sound footing in the future our fore- most national industry. The War Office have, we understand, through the Board of Agri- culture, offered to the various agricultural counties railway lines in France which will be taken up on the cessation of hostilities and can be utilised for the construction of light railways to link up the isolated agricultural districts. We do not know definitely, but we suppose the offer also includes road motor vehicles. We are glad to learn that the War Agricultural Corn-. mittee in Monmouthshire is taking the matter. up in earnest and that schemes are being pre- pared or considered in the various districts. We understand that valuable suggestions have been put forward as regards tke Abergavenny district and that the needs of the district have been fully taken into account by local represen- tatives. The district right away from Aberga- venny Junction to Llanvetherine, Cross Ash and Grosmont will naturallj come into the scheme, but it is a district in which only road transport will be suitable, owing to the hilly nature of the country. We believe there was a proposal a good many years ago to serve the top part of this district by the construction of a railway from Monmouth Cap to Monmouth, but that is rather outside the Abergavenny area. There is another suggestion that the area from Penpergwm station through Llantilio Crossenny to Mon- mouth should be linked up, and a light'railway would be a great advantage to this important district. There is also a feeling that the canal should be made the fullest possible use of, and as Water transport is as cheap as any that can be devised it is to be hoped that this idea will bear fruit. The needs of the district extending into Breconshire are far from being met by the present arrangements. We do not know if the committee have given any consideration to this or to the needs of the Longtown valley, but both districts have Abergavenny as their natural centre, although they may be partly in other counties. These two cases show the advis- ability of conferring with the committees of adjoining counties with the view to joint action, which would avoid any overlapping and prevent any district being neglected.