Abergavenny Chronicle

Crickhowefl Farmers' Union. I LACK OF THRESHING MACHINES: A I I DRASTIC THREAT. Mr. \V. Pritchard, Llwyfen, presided at a largely-attended meeting of this Union at the I Cambrian Arms Hotel, Crickhowell, on Thurs- day evening. STRENGTH OF THE BRANCH. I I ■ Mr. vvm. Powell, one of the joint secretaries, said that the number of members up to date was 155—(hear, hear),—and he appealed for prompt payment of subscriptions. A branch of that strength ought to be able to exercise a good deal of influence. (Hear, hear). THE RECENT JUMBLE SALE. I Mr. Powell presented accounts showing that a balance of frz6 odd would be divided between Y the British Farmers Red Cross Society and the Y.M.C.A. This, he thought, was very creditab e. The Union had now raised £ 900 for ourwonnded soldiers and sailors. (Applause). The accounts were adopted. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. I It was stated by the joint secretaries, Messrs. W. Powell and James Howell, that two of their members had passed away recently, viz., Messrs. Wm. Jones, Llwynau, and Ben Games, Nanty- fynn, while Mr. Wm. Williams, the secretary to. the County Executive, had been bereaved by the death of his wife. He proposed-a vote, ok con- dolence with the relatives. This was seconded, and carried by the members standing, the secretaries being instructed to convey the meeting's sympathy. A DRASTIC RESOLUTION. I Mr Geo. T. Christopher (Cwmgu), speaking as a member of the District Agricultural Sub- Committee, said it was disheartening to find how their recommendations were repeatedly ignored by the Breconshire War Agricultural Committee. Threshing, as they all knew, was a very im- portant matter, yet their request t8 send light threshing machines to the hillside farms had had' no effect, apparently, although the matter was I first mentioned at the end of the cutumn. He thought that the Committee should suspend their meetings until their suggestions were given a hearing at any rate. (Hear, hear). It was a mere waste of time. Mr. C. Llewelyn (Ty 'Gwyn) Perhaps they are waiting until the next harvest, when the two crops can be threshed together-. (Laughter). Mr. Lewis Price (Wern Watkin) The position is really serious, and I think this meeting should take action. Mr. Henry Thomas (Gilfach) said the County Committee must be brought' to book. It was no good going on in this way. (Hear, hear). He proposed that the District Sub-Committee, in viw of the way their recommendations are dealt with, suspend further meetings and in- timate that fafmers will not obey. the orders of the County War Agricultural Committee with regard to ploughing and cease from sowing cereals until threshing machines are sent as suggested. (Applause).. Mr. Cr Llewellyn seconded, and it was carried l unanimously. MR. S. ROBES SO-V, M.P- I Mr. Wm. 'Powell said he had asked Mr. Robinson to attend their meeting that night, but the County Member only received their letter that morning, and in consequence, he sup- posed, he could not get there. Mr. J ames Howell remarked that Mr. Robinson declined to abide wholeheartedly by 'the policy of the Farmers' Union and 01 ly agreed to four of the clauses set out in questions to M P.'s. These Mr. Howell read out. I The Chairman I must say that I admire Mr; Robinson's pluck. I don't think anything of a man who will swallow everything. (Hear, hear and laughter). I LOCAL ELECTIONS. I I Mr. Anthony Lewis (Prisk) opened a discussion I on the necessity of the Union being represented on public bodies. Probably most of them would | have noticed that the Crickhowell District Council were considering a housing, scheme for the district, and if they were not very careful they may fiud themselves saddled with a heavy rate., A suggestion, it appeared, had been made by a local firm to build in a part of the locality, j but he was clearly of opinion that this was a matter for employers and landlords themselves, not for a public body. (Hear, hear). In Crick- howell, too, one gentleman had stated that houses were required. Before they talked about building, they should try and fill the empty houses and shops in the town and put the in- sanitary dwellings and slums in order. The latter attracted aq undesirable class of tenant. I (Hear, hear). Then there should be fairer dis- tribution of labour in Crickhowell he noticed the grass was clipped and the roads kept in beautiful order, but he (Mr. Lewis) was in the position of scraping his own roads, even. (Laughter). Proceeding to refer to other matters Mr. Lewis said that what was wanted was regular attendance and effective representation on public bodies, and this they had not got as farmers. What was the use of becoming a member of a public body and not attending' regularly ? (Hear, hear). He hoped their members would take the hint. Mr. Geo. T. Christopher, Mr. Wm. Powell and others joined in the discussion, and it was re- solved to nominate a member of the onion for every parish at the elections in March.

I BETTER SUPPLIES OF DOG BISCUITS, CHICKEN & POULTRY BISCUIT MEALS. <II The -Ministry' of Focd has released larger supplies of flour for the manufacture of Spratt's Patent Foods, which should be sufficient to meet the full requirements of owners. A note to 24/25, Fenchureh Street, London, E.C. 3, should be sent by buyers experiencing any difficulty in obtaining supplies. I +.

I THE MONMOUTHSHIRE HOUNDS I WILL MEET I Monday, Dec. 30-Kennels; at 11. Thursday, Jan. 2-Bryngwyn; at 11.

Dairy Classes at Grosmont. SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. 1 The Dairy School Classes which have been held at Grosmont under the auspices of the Mon- mouthshire Agricultural Education Committee, have turned out to be an unqualified success. Mr. W. J. Grant, the veteran organiser, Miss Weatherston, the capable, genial and popular J instructress, and Mrs. Gomer Davies, Grosmont Rectory, who carried out the onerous duties of local secretary, are to be very heartily con- gratulated upon the results achieved. Mr. Garnet E. pevan and Mr. John Faul also rendered material assistance. The examination and distribution of prizes and certificates to the successful students took place in the Town Hall, Grosmont, on Wednesday week, in the presence of a representative audience. Mr. W. H. S. Whitney, J.P., C.C., was voted to the chair. The Chairman welcomed Mr. W. J. Grant and Miss Weatherston as invaluable assets to the county, and Mrs. Gomer Davies for the immense amount of time and trouble she had taken in the secretarial duties, which had been crowned with success. The Successful Students. r The Examiner (Mr. W. J. Grant) said that there were two classes, composed of 17 students, and that the results of his examination was as follows. Class 1.—Practical Work 1, Winifred Griffiths and Gladys Vinson, 96 marks; 2, Mrs. Johns, 92J marks; 3, Gertrude Cullimore, 90 marks; Mary Bowcott and Mary Griffiths, equal, 89-1 masks; c., Rose Richards and Ada Jones, equal 88 marks. Class 2.—Winifred Davies, 984- marks; 2, Annie Wilfle, 96t marks 3, Ada Jones and Laura Witts, equal 95 V marks; reserve and v.h.c., Annie Powell, 90 marks; c., Isabel Wil- liams and Bsther Jones, equal 83-1- marks. Papers.—Given in the following order Class i.: G. Cullimore, G. Vinson, W. Griffiths, Mrs. Johns, M. Bowcott, Rose Richards, Mary Griffiths, Ada Jones, equal. Class 2: Winifred F. Davies, 98t; 2, Annie Wylde, 96t; 3, Ada Jones, 951; Laura Witts, 95 Annie Powell, 90 Isabel Williams, 831; Esther Jones, 83; Gladys Jones, 791-; and Gladys Preece, 79t.. Mr. Grant stated that the 17 pupils put in 170 -attendances out of a possible 170. They all came up for examination and the points varied from 79:t to 98t out of a possible 100. All those who had attended the class had a paper upon dairy work and dairy management, all of which were very creditable. It was an interesting fact that although marked at different times in one class, the students, Miss Winifred Davies and Miss Nellie Wylde, were respectively first and second in their practical and paper work. Wini- fred Griffiths was first for practical work and third for paper work, and Miss Gladys Vinson, who was an equal first for. practical work, was a good second for paper. Miss Gertrude Cullimore, who was first in her paper work, was third in her practical work. Sound in Theory and Practice. I The conclusion arrived at was that those who were sound in their practical work were also sound in their theoretical knowledge. The classes were thoroughly representative, covering the area round Grosmont completely. The students were looking forward with keen interest to competing for the scholarship at the Cheese School for 1919 at the examination which will take place at Abergavenny in January— especially those students who had heard of "the very pleasant conditions that existed in connec- tion with the Cheese School, that was held, through the kindness of the Honble Lady Shelly- Rolls, at The Hendre, in May, June, julv4and August last. He wished to express the appreci- ation of his Committee and both himself and staff for the unvarying assistance and kindly co-operation that he had always received from Councillor Whitney during a period extending for more than 25 years. Mr. Whitney had not only, used his influence in his own immediate district, but wherever he had happened to be in any part of the county or outside the county had been responsible for carrying out from time to time the work of the Agricultural Education Committee of the county, and the classes at Grosmont-dairy, poultry, cheese, sheep shear- ing, hedging, and fruit bottling—work that in the truest sense was brought to the home of the agriculturist and in a targe measure was account- able for the resourcefulness of the sons and daughters of our farmers during the distressful period through Which their country was passing. The gathering that took place at the con- clusion of the examination was certainly'remini- scent of old times. The Rector and his kindly consort (Mrs. Gomer Davies) were present—the latter presenting the prizes and certificates to the successful students.. After a few interesting speeches all present were most sumptuously entertained to tea by Councillor Whitney, the catering being carried out by Mrs. G. fa- Vinson. + ——

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THE ELECTIONS. I QUESTIONS WHICH WEKE NOT PUT TO THE I CANDIDATES. Owing to various reasons there were a nupiber I of*questions which were not put to the Parlia- mentary candidates during the election cam- paign. Some intending questioners did not get the opportunity, and others were too bashful to put forward the questions in their minds. We therefore give some of the questions, with the unofficial replies :—- Are you in favour of pensions for con- scientious objectors, seeing that they have been prevented from doing their bit in the war ?— No, because they haven't got a Vote. What colour and shape of bricks do yo propose using in the housing scheme.? I am in favour of every man being alloweo choose his own shape and colour." Are you in favour of mixed bathing for the unemployed ? Yes, if they've been' vac- cinated. Do you agree with the principle of the right to live e "— It all depends on the liver." Will you support the application of the living-in system to tramps ? I should have to think about it. I couldn't answer the question fin a casual manner." Are you in favour of the application of the Truck Acts to railway shunters ? Yes, if the truck acts in an unbecoming manner." Are you in favour of being in favour of things ? "—Certainly, so long as it pleases any- I body." Would^you be in favour of opposite things at the same time ? "—" Yes, if necessary." Would you support a measure to compel hens to lay cheap eggs ? "—" I am hen-tirely in favour of the suggestion." If you are returned to Parliament will you. do your best to improve the taste of the breakfast bacon ? I will promise it, or anything rasher." Are you in favour of the Glee Society being allowed security of tenors ? —" Yes, so long as they don't ask me for a tenner." I "yDo you think it is fair that a woman should be compelled to say she's over 30 before she can get a vote ? No, it isn't right to the fair sex." Are .you in favour of farmers being allowed to have more than IOZ. of butter per head ? "— Yes, if they can get it." Seeing that the war -has cost all these thousands of millions, and seeing that somebody will have to pay for it, and seeing that I don't want to, will you favour the tax being taken off my tobacco ? It is a butning question, but I am afraid the suggestion will end in amoke." Do you think that dumpling is harmful to the gastronomic system ? It may ba, if you have too much of it." Do you think you've promised us enough ? —" I promise you everything. What more do I you want ? ♦

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Christmas Poultry Market SHORT SUPPLY AT ABERGAVENNY. The supply at the Christmas Poultry Market at Abergavenny on Saturday was the smallest on record and there has been quite as good a display at many an ordinary market. No doubt a good deal of produce was bought direct from the farms, but most vendors did not rear so many poultry as usual this year, and there were scarcely'any large collections such as have been shown in previous years. The market opened at 7 o'clock, but there were practically no vendors present at that hour, and as they arrived their supplies were quickly snapped up and at an early hour there was not a bird to be had. Dealers were not able to buy anything like enough to meet the requirements of their ordinary customers, even though they were willing to buy at a price which gave them little or no margin of profit. There was a good deal of grumbling among vendors at the controlled prices, especially in regard to geese (is. 8d. per lb.) and there is no question that some en- deavoured, and probably succeeded, in getting higher prices, taking the risks of being found out. Cases were reported of vendors asking' 3s. per lb. for. turkeys and the food inspector warned some vendors against breaking the law. One vendor at any rate took his produce away because of the restricted price. The Town Council, as usual, gave prizes for the largest and best collections, and the judge was Mr. A, G. Fennel, of Monmouth, who gave the awards a follows:-Turke s, Miss Jones, Coedcenol, Llan- tilio Crossenny, 9 geese, Mrs. Johnson, Pen- fhiwy, Longtown, 34; ducks, Miss Williams, Treveddw, Pandy, 14; fowls, Mrs. Paxton, Werndu, 21. The prizes were a guinea each for turkeys and geese and 10s. 6d. for ducks and fowls.

FRENCH FARMERS' HOMES. The Agricultural Relief of Allies Committee, of which the Duke of Portland is president, are now completing arrangements for the distribu- tion of help to the ruined farmers of France, Belgium and Servia. As an indication of the extent to which their assistance will be required it has recently been ascertained that in the Department of the Somme alone, 202 farming villages have been entirely, and over 100 par- tially, destroyed. It is hoped to begin ship-1 ments of seeds, implements, and stock as soon as possible in order to aid the resumption of cultivation in the less ravaged areas. cultivation in -the less ravaged areas.

CRICKHOWELL. j DANYCASTELL BANp OF HOPE.—A special: meeting of the above Band of Hope was held at the Danycastell Vestry on Thursday, the 19th inst. Recitations were given by the juvenile members, those by Lizzie Jones, Eva Prosser, and Dorcas Burgess being exceptionally good. Short addresses were given by the Rev. E. and, Mrs. Rowland, after which all joined in a series of games. The great attraction of the evening was a special Peace bon-bon, prepared and presented by the Misses Rowland. Father Christmas was impersonated by Miss Eva Prosser and each child received gifts from the huge bon- bon. Miss C. Jones provded the music of the evening. The children gave hearty cheers to those who had provided the treat and the pro- ceedings were brought to a close by the singing of the Doxology. DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.—The annual box- opening in connection with the Crickhowell branch of the Young Helpers' League was held on Friday evening at the Percy Davies Institute, when there was a good attendance of junior and senior companions. A splendid tea was pro- vided by the president, Mrs. J. J. Watkius, Greenhill, who takes such a keen interest in the welfare of the Homes. The total sum collected was £8 r7s., the. collectors with the highest amounts being Florence Hurley (?2 os. ?d.) and Eldon Rumsy ?igs.), and the fi??t named was awarded a prize Dy Mrs. Watkins. It was stated that a large number of garments made' by the lady companions had been forwarded to the Homes, and a letter of appreciation was read. Silver badges were presented to Joyce Watkins and Iris Townsend.' Mr. Vaughan (treasurer) said collettions and subscriptions towards the Homes since the formation of the branch 16 years ago had averaged £ 16 16s. (Applause). He paid a warm tribute to Mrs. Watkins and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded her and the collectors. +

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Crickhowell Prisoner of War's Welcome. 1 Pte. Landeg, of Llanbedr-road, Crickhowell' who has been a prisoner of war in Germany for a considerable period, was accorded a warm wel- come by a good crowd at Crick-howell on Thurs- day afternoon, last week, on his arrival home. He was played into the town by the Llangattock Scout Band and heartily cheered. The Rev. E. Rowland, Pastor of Danycastell C.M. Church, expressed the pleasure they all felt at the safe return of another soldier who had fought and suffered for the old country. (Hear, hear). Pte. Landeg, in reply, said he would never forget their kind welcome. Like every other soldier, he had only done his duty. (Cheers). ———— 4—

SOME PERILS OF VENEREAL DISEASE. This announcement is issued by the National Council for Ctmibating Venersal Diseases, a respon- sible body recognised by the Government. President Rt. Hon. Lord Sydenham. Vice- Presidents The Bishop of Southwarh, Sir Thomas Barlow, Bart., K.C.V.O., M.D., Chairman of Pro- paganda, Sir Malcolm Morris, K.C. V.O., E. R C. S. E. General Secretary, "MTS. A. C. Gotto, O.B.E. 'Many of those who contract Venereal disease hope that it is nothing when they first detect the symptoms. They determine to see if it gets any worse before they go to the doctor. Nothing is-more disastrous than this wait and see policy. Those who wait and see may well see terrible things. With every hour that goes by the disease, if untreated, gets a firmer grip on the system. If Syphilis is allowed to run its course it may end in General Paralysis of the Insane, in Death, or at the very best,in appalling disaster to health. If Gonorrhoea is neglected it may become permanent, so that the afflicted person is continuously infective, a misery to self, a danger to other, Those who notice suspicious symptoms should at once go to the doctor. False shame is sheer folly. The doctor is not there to blame but to cure. Do not be frightened of going to the doctor, be frightened of the disease, because if you put off treatment very grave things will. happen. I THE DANGER OF INTERRUPTED I I TREATMENT. Those who' have been wise enough to take immediate medical advice frequently see so rapid a disappearance of their symptoms that they no longer bother to go to. their doctor or their clinic. They do not wait to be discharged, they discharge themselves. Sooner or later, they, pay the penalty of takiag the matter into their own hands: Sooner or later the dread symptoms reappear. The patient, therefore, must wait until, he gets his discharge from his doctor, but as soon as he does he can feel confident that he is cured. Those who have exposed themselves to the risk of infection, should not wait till symptoms appear, but should at once (wLhin an hour, if possible) consult a doctor for Early (preventive) Treatment. Those who are in any doubt or difficulty should write for information t £ free literature to N C.C.Y.D 81, Avenue Chambers, Southampton Row, Loudon, W.C.I,marking your envelope 11 Medical." rt

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