Abergavenny Chronicle

ABERGAVENNY BOARD OF I I GUARDIANS. DEMOBILISED SOLDIERS AT THE WORK- HOUSE. The fortnightly meeting of the Abergavenny Board of Guardians was held on Friday, when there were present Col. W. Williams, Mrs. Pindlay, Revs. D. F. Walters, E. J. Lloyd, H. Morice Jones, Messrs. H. J. Gwillim, Robert Johnson, John Baynam, Chas. Thomas, John Jenkins, Alfred Edwards, W. Biggs, Walter Johnson, James Harrison, W. Glynn, Joseph Howells, D. Watkins, W. Jones, S. R. Thorne, Robert Workman, W. Morris, W. Haines, W. L. Dodd, Joseph Griffiths, Roger Morgan, and N. Pullin. I Election of Chairman. I Mr. Robt. Johnson was elected chairman pro tern., and in proposing the re-election of Colonel Williams as chairman for the ensuing year, said that he had done excellent work during the time he had occupied the chair, and he had no doubt that he would continue to do so in the future. Though Mr. Gwfflhn was nominated for the chairmanship and several members spoke in favour of the vice-chairman being elected as chairman annually, the nomination was not seconded, and Col. Williams was elected. Col. Williams, in returning thanks, spoke of the harmonious way in which the Guardians had worked together, and trusted that they would work together in the same way in the future. Mr. H. J. Gwillim was unanimously elected vice-chairman. The Chairman's Slod Birthday. j The Chairman announced that on the loth of May he would celebrate his 82nd birthday, and he invited the members of the Board to lunch with him on that day. Waiting Three Months For Salary. Mr. W. H. Studholme, relieving officer for the Blaenavon district, applied for his salary to be paid him on the first of every month, and said that the application also applied to Dr. Martin, of Blaenavon, the Master, and Mr. Green, re- lieving officer for the Abergavenny district. The Vice-Chairman proposed that all the officers be paid their salary monthly, and Mr. Howells, in seconding, said that the day was gone by when a person should wait three months for his salary. I The proposition was carried. r Demohilisd Soldiers In The Casual Ward. I Mr. Workman said that a month ago he asked a question as to the class of tramps visiting the Workhouse, and ttte Master replied that occa- sionally discharged and demobilised soldiers came there. He denounced this condition of things at the time, and he noticed that questions had been asked in the House of Commons on the matter, and that the matter was going to be reported back to the person who asked the question. Had ny questions been asked ? The Master said that a fortnight ago he was called up by the local Labour Exchange with reference to the report which appeared in the Press. He told them that occasionally they got discharged and demobilised soldiers in the house and he was requested to ask these men to call at the Labour Exchange, where it was possible they would receive assistance. A fortnight ago an inspector from the Labour Exchange at Cardiff called to see him, and he gave him all the information he could with regard to the casuals and the few cases which had been admitted to the infirmary, and the inspector was quite satisfied. Mr. Workman said he hoped the Board were satisfied that through him asking the question good results had emanated, and questions had been asked which were perhaps for the benefit of thousands and thousands of soldiers. (Hear, hear). The Master said he might add that the Mayor, who was the chairman of the local War Pensions Committee, rung him up on the 'phone and asked him to give some particulars with regard to the matter, and he had done so. He had heard nothing since. The Vice-Chairman You were able to sub- stantiate the statement to the satisfaction of the inspector ? The Master He was quite satisfied. Mr. D. Watkins: Will you tell us in what shape or form beneficial results have been ob- tained by these people ? Mr. Workman By them being pressed to go before the Labour Exchange, where they will have offers of employment which they Rould probably never receive in tramping the roads. Mr. Watkins: Didn't they have that oppor- tunity before ? Mr. Workman Yes, but nevertheless for all that it will prove to the commanding officers the necessity of looking after the interests of these men when they relinquish their service in the Army, and I trust that good results will emanate from the inquiries made. Mr. Watkins Quite so but in what way are they compelled to attend the Labour Exchange ? It was always open for them to go there at any time. What means are adopted to get them to attend the Labour Exchange ? Mr. Workman That I don't know. That was the reason of my making inquiries from the Master. Mr. Watkins c You stated that they would derive great benefit from the inquiry. Mr. Workman Undoubtedly they will. The Master said that on Monday last he dis- charged two men from the casual ward. One of them he found employment with a mason in town, and the other he advised to go to the Labour Exchange, but he refused to do so, say- ing that it was no good. Mr. Thorne: That is so. Very often they go there, and there are no positions vacant for them. Hundreds of our soldiers to-day are going to the Labour Exchanges in vain, and I reckon that it is a shame for the Government to allow men to go there like that after doing their duty to their country. The matter then dropped. Increased Rate. I The Clerk reported that the county rate would I be increased by sd. in the £ for the ensuing I half-year. Agendas of the Business. I The Rev. D. F Walters moved, in accordance with notice, that in future an agenda of the business to be transacted be sent to each member, Ejvious to the meetings. When they did not know what was coming on they were often in ,a difficulty in discussing matters. In order to assist the Clerk in preparing the agendas he moved that he be provided with a cyclostyle. Mr. Watkins seconded, Mr. Workman sup- ported, and the proposition was carried. .▲

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ABERGAVENNY POUGELCOURT. I Wednesday.—Before Mr. W. H. Routledge (in the chair), Col. W. Williams and Mr., Edwin I Poster. Licensing. The temporary transfer of the Tump Tavern, Llanddewl Rhydderch, was granted to Walter I CottereU. Didn't Like The Muzzle On. | John Phillips, farmer, of Govilon, was sum- moned for aHowing a dog to be at large without a muzzle on. P.C. Birch said that on the 24th he was on duty in Merthyr-road when he saw a grey and white sheepdog belonging to the defendant, near the wheelwright's shop, Govilon. He followed the dog to the farm and saw the defendant, who said that he had sent a yoiulg woman to, collect the sheep and she had taken the muzzle off, and she had probably scolded the dog, which ran away. Witness saw the dog about a mile away from the farm. Defendant said that the dog would not work with the muzzle on, and his sister took it off It would not have the muzzle put on again and ran away towards home. It was not an act of negligence. Siipt. Thomas said that they were asked to cam- out the order to the letter. The Chairman said that the circumstances were extenuating, but they must fine the de- fendant iss. A Dog's Qhance. I John Rollinson was summoned for allowing a dog to be at large without a muzzle, in Cross- street, on the 25th. P.C. Climer said he sawl the dog in the street and followed it to the Coach and Horses, where the defendant admitted that the dog, which was a pomeranian, was his. He said that the little girl had just opened the door and the dog had run out. Defendant said that his wife took the muzzle off to give the dog some food, and the little girl opened the door and the dog ran out. Fined 15s. I Stolen. I Llewellyn Jones, underground worker, was summoned for riding a bicycle without a red rear light, on the 21st. P.C. Calder said that he saw the defendant in Commercial-street and he said he was going to Gilwern. When asked where his rear light was he said that someone had stolen it. A fine of ios., including, was imposed. + ————

CRICKHOWELLI 1" RECOMMENDED FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE MXDAL.-Mr. Robert Wood (formerly of Glanusk Park Gardens) has had considerable success in the Army. He transferred two and a half years ago from the Brecknocks to the Indian Ordnance Department, and is now Staff-Sergeant with the officiating rank of 1st Class Warrant Officer. Sergt. Woods' name has been brought to the notice of the Government of India by the O.G. Commanding Karachi Brigade for valuable services rendered and he has now been recom- mended for the award of the Meritorious Service Medal. EASTER VESTRY.—At the annual Vestry meet- ing Mr. E. Pirie-Gordon and Dr. P. E. Hill were unanimously elected churchwardens. The accounts presented by Mr. Pirie-Gordon were adopted. SALARIES INCREASED.—The salaries of the Church officials, including the organist, Mr. S. D. Caine, were substantially increased at the Easter Vestry iJieeting at St. Cattwgs Church, Llan- gattock, last week. The churchwardens were re-appointed. PARISH COUNCII.At the annual meeting of the Crickhowell Parish Council, Lord Glanusk was re-appointed chairman and Mr. James Edwards vice-chairman. Mr. J. V. Richards and Mr, James Edwards were re-appointed overseers. FOOTBALL.—The Crickhowell Junior Associ- ation F.C. played the last of their home matches on Saturday, when a soldiers' team from the Llangenny Encampment visited Crickhowell. Previous to the match the Crickhowell players and officials were photographed. There was a very strong wind blowing, and the soldiers, play- ing with the gale at their backs, soon attacked W. Da vies in goal and Griffiths at back defending finely. A fine run on the right wing ended in Hector Parsons, the home captain, scoring a beautiful shot. In the second half Crickhowell were quicker on the ball, and Huxley, their centre forward, shot three goals in quick succession, W. Grey adding a fifth and Frank Morgan a sixth. Crickhowell won by 6 goals to nil. Jeff Leonard, one of the Crickhowell forwards, was injured in the first half and left the field, but the military men sportingly allowed one of the reserves, E. Jones, to take his place. +

CRICKHOWELL POLICE COURT. I Wednesday.—Before Mr. Gwilym C. James (in the chair) and Mr. C. W. Hughes. A CALLOUS FATHER.—Albert James Burgess, of Bridge-street, Crickhowell, described as a colliery timberman, discharged from the Army some months ago, was brought up in custody charged with neglecting and abandoning his six children. Inspector Evans, of the N.S.P.C.C., Brecon, prosecuted, and Mr. D. Gibson Harris, Brynmawr.'defended. Inspector Evans said this kind of case was on the increase, and the Society asked for the assistance of the Court in putting this sort of thing down. Mr. Harris I am instructed by my client to plead guilty, and he elects to be tried by this Counrt. Sergt. Roger Edwards said defendant went away with a young woman who was looking after his children, on the 27th March, leaving the six children, the eldest of whom was a boy of 14 and the youngest a baby of 41 months, alone. He (witness) visited the children on several occasions, and the last time there was no fire in the grate and very little food in the house. The children only had what the neighbours gave them. On the 14th April Inspector Roderick Evans removed the children to the Poor Law In- stitution at Llangattock. Burgess was arrested at Stockton-on-Tees and remanded in custody. Inspector Evans said he visited the children II and found them well nourished'; two of the youngest were verminous and their clothing ragged and dirty. He had them all removed to I the Poor Law Institution. Mr. Harris said he did not attempt to justify j defendant leaving his children, but there were extenuating circumstances. There was very considerable moral responsibility upon the ¡. mother, who ran away over a year ago and left Burgess to take care of six young children. He I was a disabled man and only able to work inter- mittently. Serving in the Army from 1901 until somewhat recently he was discharged with splendid credentials, his discharge paper stating his character was very good, and he is sober and industrious:" In 1917 he was with his wife and children at Chester, but she only stayed with him three weeks, and subsequently asked if she could come back. He generously con- sented, but after three days she left again. De- fendant had done his best, but became dis- heartened and foolishly thought he might get out of his troubles by going away. He was quite prepared to pay for the maintenance of his children at the Workhouse. Inspector Evans Defendant ran away with a young woman who was looking after his chil- dren, to Stockton-on-Tees. The Chairman And the children are now chargeable to the Guardians ? Inspector Evans Yes, sir. Supt. Williams Defendant had £ 26 in his possession; the costs in connection with his arrest amount to £5 2s. 6d. The Chairman You have taken upon your- self by marrying and having a family of six children great responsibilities. You are in regular work at Ebbw Vale and earning good money. Your wife is stated to have left you but instead of facing the position bravely you are mean enough to elope with a young woman, who, I fear, you have practically ruined in life, and bandoned your children. I hope this case will be a warning to you and to others. You are will be a wa ?d% addition you must go to prison for three months.

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