Abergavenny Chronicle

] ABERGAVENNY POLICE COURT I Wednesday-Before the Mayor (Alderman Z- Wheatley), in the chair), Col. W. Williams, Mr. Edwin Foster and Mr. Robt. Johnson. I „ A Family Squabble." I Thomas Embrey, mason, of 43, St. Helen s- road, was summoned for assaulting Sarah Jane Pritchard, wife of James Pritchard, and also with maliciously damaging her bicycle to the extent of £2 16s. 6d. Mr. J. R. Jacob repre- sented complainant, and Mr. D. G. Harris, Brynmawr, appeared for defendant, who pleaded not guilty. I Complainant said that on the 1st of October she went to see her sister, Mrs. Embrey. De- fendant came home at about 12 o'clock, looked I through the window, and, seeing her, used bad language to her. She asked him what he meant, and he replied that lie meant what he said. He caught hold of her by the throat and pulled her to the door and bruised her. Her sister pulled him off her, and she had to take refuge in Mr. Thomas's house. She rode down on her bicyele, which was left at her sister's, and it was damaged to the extent of i2 16s. 6d. Mr. Harris What is the cause of this trouble ? -I have never had a misword with him. Can you suggest any cause ?—I can't under- stand it. My sister lives in her own house, and we saw that it was put in her own name. Did defendant complain of what you and his wife were doing in his absence ?—No. Do you know he turned Mrs. Swinnerton out of his house ?-I know he beat her. Have you ever played with a pack of cards ?— Not for years. Have you ever done any fortune telling ?-I don't know what you mean. Do you know that he has complained of you card playing and fortune telling, and that his home and children are neglected ?-I have never heard a word of it. Mrs. Minnie Embrey, wife of the defendant, said that she did not know anything about card plaviug. Her husband had never complained to her or Mrs. Pritchard about it. She heard him smash the bicycle, but she did not see him do it. The Mayor and Col. Williams asked if the case could not" be settled.. It was not pleasant to have a wife giving evidence against her husband. Mr. Jacob said that she gave evidence volun- tarily, and witness said she was there to tell the truth. Mr. Harris (to witness) Your husband turned Mrs. Swin 11 erton and yourself out for no reason ? —For 110 reason that we know of. Has he ever complained to you about card plaving ?—I don't know what you mean. I have never had cards in the house. You have never had cards hidden under the bed ?—He is a wicked man to say so, a very wicked man. Has he complained to you about neglecting the children ?—I have had eight children and have done mv duty by them. If he had done his dutv as a father as I have as a mother there would not have been any bother in the house. William Thomas, baker, of Park-street, said that Mrs. Pritchard came to his house. She said her brother-in-law was after her. She was in a very excited state, and was crying. P.C: Climer said that he went for the bicycle, and lie found it in the shed in a very bad com ditiou. The front and back wheels were buckled and spokes were broken, the mud- guards were buckled and the gear-case broken. He asked defendant how he accounted for it, and he made no reply. He afterwards said that the bicycle was by the wall and he threw it on the garden. Mrs. Swinnerton gave evidence and said she did not know anything about card playing. Mr. Harris said that at the worst it was only a family squabble and should not have been brought before the Court. There was not a bit of evidence to connect his client with the damage to the bicycle. The whole trouble was caused bv card playing and fortune telling. De- fendant had bem married for 17 years and had lived happily until the last four or five years, when his wife .got into the habit of card playing and fortune telling. He had complained about it time after time. None of the witnesses could suggest any other reason why he should turn complainant out of th house. Defendant bore out his advocate's statement, and said that he returned home earlier on the day in question because of a report that his wife and Mrs. Pritchard had gone down to Mrs. Swinnerton's house. There was never a better wife than his, when he could break her of the card playing. After he put Mrs. Swinnerton out of the house his wife's conduct greatly im- proved. He did not touch Mrs. Pritchard. He could net get near enough to her, or he might have done. (Laughter). When complainant slammed the door the bicycle fell down. He fell over it and pulled a number of bricks down on it. By Mr. Jacob He saw no card playing on this occasion. Mr. Jacob Is not the cause of the trouble that the property went to your wife ?-I wish I had never seen it. The Mayor said it was extremely regrettable that such a case should be brought before the public, especially when it referred to family life. They dismissed" the case of assault, and there was no evidcnce to show how the bicycle was damaged. Defendant would be bound over to keep the peace for three months. Unladylike. Emily F. Cooper, married woman, was sum- moned for obstructing Harriett Stedman, Dale- hurst, Stanhope-street, on the 30th September. Complainant was represented by Mr. John Moxon, of Newport, and defendant did not appear. Mr. Moxon said that the complainant brought the case before the Court with the utmost re- luctance and as a last resort in order to secure immunity from a course of persecution extending for some considerable time, which had affected her health. The case was brought under the Town Police Clauses Act, which made it an ofience to use bad language in the street. Com- plainant was in really grave fear of this woman, whose language he was not going to repeat in Court. It would be vile when used under any circumstances, but was especially so when used by a woman in Mrs. Cooper's Complainant said that on Tuesday, the 30th of September, she was going into Miss Clarke's shop, in Cross-street. Mrs. Cooper blocked the doorway, and prevented her entrance for four or five minutes. Then she turned round and said, in a loud voice, "Muck!" At three o'clock the same day witness was in High-street with her daug" hter, when they met the de- fendant again. She pulled her skirts aside in a very indelicate manner and shouted Muck At four o'clock they were returning home along Avenue-road, when defendant came across the road and threatened her with her clenched fist in her face. She shouted out in a loud voice the words on the paper produced. Witness had received' a large number of anonymous letters, one of which contained the identical language now complained of. Quite recently she had had iS letters put through her letter-box. De- fendant's conduct had quite unnerved her and she went in fear of the defendant. Within the last week witness had twice been to the police for protection. Mr. Moxon said that if they imposed the maximum penalty of 40s. it would not have the I desired effect. If they made her give sureties | for good behaviour, or go to prison, there was a I reasonable chance that this conduct would not I be repeated. There was no excuse or palliation of any kind, and he asked the Bench to bind defendant over to keep the peace for a period of 12 months, or let her take the alternative and go to prison. The Mayor said that it was an unfortunate case, and the Bench hoped they would hear no more of the matter. Defendant would be bound I over for six months in the sum of £ 50, with the alternative of a month's imprisonment. Took The Clock. I William Hayman, collier, was summoned for stealing from Francis Pedros, of 3, Overton- terrace, a clock of the value of £ 2, and Harriet Hayman, his wife, was summoned for maliciously damaging it. • Complainant said that on the 6th the de-- fendants came to her house and caused trouble. Hayman was her step-brother. Crockery was broken, and Mrs. Hayman put the poker through the clock, which her husband took off the wall and walked out with it. She bought the clock from her mother. Defendant She was my father's second wife, and I claim my share of the furniture. Complainant After his father died it belonged to my mother, and I bought it of her. The Mayor (to Hayman) Are you prepared to pay the £2 for the clock ? Defendant Why should I buy my own goods? The Bench dismissed the case and bound both parties over to keep the peace. Supt. Thomas said that Harriet Hayman owed a fine of 20s. inflicted recently. J How He Got The Apples. William Thomas, labourer, was summoned for stealing growing apples and pears, the property of James Holly, on the 22nd ult. Prosecutor said that he found defendant on his ground, and discovered the fruit in his pockets. Defendant admitted being in possession of the fruit, but said he did not steal it. Defendant's two grandsons gave them to him. Defendant was fined ss., including costs! Minor Offences. George Bayes, labourer, was fined 10s. for being drunk and disorderly in Mill-street 011 the 29th of September. Albert Simons, Glascoed, Pontvpool Fredk. Amyes, farmer, Llanfoist and Frank Edwards, Victoria-street were each fined 15s. and 5s. for the offences of allowing their dogs to be at large without a muzzle or a lead. -AL

SALE OF USK PROPERTY. I Messrs. Davis & Sons, of Newport, (iisposed of the property advertised in this paper last week, namely Lot 1, the fi ye freehold cottages known as Meads Cottages, Usk, and comprising i rood 29 perches, was sold to Mr. Wm. Mead at £ 525. Lot 2, the freehold cottage and meadow land situate at Trostrey, near Gwehelog, and known as Walnut Tree Cottage, with barns, cow-house, stable, piggery, calves cót, etc., and about 4 acres i rood 9 perches, was secured by Mr. Shepardson, Crumlin, at £ 340. The sale was well attended, and, being the first property sale conducted by the firm since recommencing their business in the district after being on active service with H.M. Forces, was a marked succes. Mr. Maitland Watkins was the acting solicitor for Lot 1, and Messrs. Lloyd & Pratt for Lot 2. <

Australian Wedding. DAVIES—PRICE. An interesting military wedding was solemnised in the Presbyterian Church, Mosman, Sydney, on August 6th, when Miss Gladys Davies, of Pandy, Abergavenny, was married to Lieut. Ben. Elystan Price, of Sydney. The bride is the daughter of the late Rev. John Davies, F.S.A., J.P., the well-known "Welsh antiquarian, who held every office of honour in the Presbyterian Church of Wales, and was, at the time of his death, the Moderator of the General Assembly. The bride is an Honours graduate of the University of Wales, and was Senior Mistress of the Intermediate School, Abergavenny. She is well known as one of the organizers and the first secretary of University •Women's Camps for Schoolgirls in.Wales. It is interesting to note that on the day the bride left England for Australia, her only sister, Miss Gwen Davies, M.A., left for Cologne, one of the first women sent by the War Office to lecture to the Army of the Rhine. The bridegroom, who is well known in Sydney, was one of the first to volunteer for service in August 1914, and left for New Guinea with the 1st Naval and Military Expeditionary Forces. Since his return he has served for over three years on the Administrative Staff of Liverpool (N.S.W.) Camp, where he was one of the most popular Adjutants, and did very valuable work. He sailed for France in the ill-fated Medic," which was recalled when the armistice was signed. The bride wore a beautiful dress of white crepe- (le- el-i partlv veiled with lace worked with true-lovers' knots, and trimmed with silver. Her lovely old lace veil, which had belonged to her grandmother, was caught up on one side with a spray of orange blossom, and on the other with pearls. She wore a necklet of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a sheaf of lilies, tied with the bridegroom's regimental colours. The bridesmaid, Miss Eileen Jones, wore a charming frock of pale pink crepe-de- chene, trimmed with tiny ribbon roses as was also her little lace Dutch 'bonnet. Her bouquet was of pink sweet-peas, and she carried a silver purse, the gift of the bride. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Thomas Morgan, Secretary of the Home Mission of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, an old friend of the bride's father. The best man was Lieut. Harrison, A.I.F., and Mr. R. E. Jones gave the bride away. A reception was afterwards held at "AV, an- stead." Mosman, where about fifty guests— English, Welsh, and Australian—were enter- tained, and gave the bride the very warmest welcome to her new country. The happy couple afterwards left for the South Coast, where the honeymoon is being soent:

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I SUGAR LOAF MUSINGS. I By GOBANNIUM. The thought of work is invariably not a pleasant one to most people. To some it sends a shudder down the back, and they would like to meet the fellow who invented it. Not so with the railwaymen on Sunday, however. They were simply delighted at the prospect of going to work. They smiled all over their faces and half way down their backs and they generally seemed as pleased as a dog with two tails. If you find it impossible to take a pleasura ble interest in work, trv a lightning strike—it will do wonders. The railwaymen had some rare fun in Bailey Park on Saturday, when the elder married men beat the younger ones bv three goals "to two. !)eat the ( U e They had ransacked the domestic wardrobes for wearing apparel. Marv Ellen was in fine form and see red two goals. Mr. Workman proved a good guardian of the goal with his umbrella. Councillor Meale was quit, a masher and headed the ball nicely with his topper. The navvy was very nippv, though his trousers were too shurt. Blackmore, whose chest had slipped, obliged with some contortion per- formances, and the patriotic policeman proved an admirable inspector of the ball. Speaking of the strike, the local railwaymen are to be congratulated on the admirable manner in which they conducted themselves during the week. Nowhere did railwaymen show better behaviour or exercise more restraint than at Abergavenny, and, so far as 1 know, there was not a single unpleasant incident. One railway- man had his head bandaged and another one was limping very badly, but these personal afnictions had nothing to do with tlie strike. A good many people probably wondered why the Government did not readily agree to concede the same principle to the lower-paid grades of the railway service as to the engine drivers and firemen. All that the Government have stated officially is that a special claim was made on behalf of the latter because • they had been placed at a disadvantage during the war. Cer- tainly the lower paid men got far better treat- ment, so far as the war bonus was concerned, than the higher paid men, who were placed on the same flat rate as the i>s. man instead of being given the same percentage of increase to meet the increased cost of living. In some cases the higher paid grades did not receive half the percentage of increase that the lower naid men did. Of course it may be rightly argued that responsible men like signalmen are graded too low, so far as the rate of pay is concerned, and their case may properly come within the category of anomalies which the authorities will have to deal with. The Town Council have decided to dispense with a Shops Act Inspector, after Christmas. The report that tradesmen and. shop assistants are contemplating holding a protest meeting at thus being deprived of their privileges is not official. We shall soon be able to send subterraneous messages. It is proposed to place an under- ground telegraph line on the following route (1) along Cross-street, between Monk-street and Bridge End, thence along Holywell-road to a point opposite the new road on the Fosterville Estate (2) across Moiimouth-road at a point opposite Mill-street (3) along Monmouth-road, between the Creat Western road and the borough boundary. The charge will still be 12 words for od. • Our Streets Committee have been going into the agricultural line with great success. On part of the ground which has been acquired for the housing scheme they have grown an excellent crop of wheat, the vield being 16S bushels of 03lbs. to the bushel. There are also 38 sacks of chaff, 5 tons of straw, and about three tons of bedding straw. The disposal of the wheat was left to Councillor A. C. Graham. Councillor W. Rosser and the Surveyor, but the Committee might have appropriately added Alderman Wheat-lev. '"I The Committee of the 3rd Monmouthshire War Memorial Fund have applied to the Council for a site for the erection of a memorial to the fallen heroes of the regiment and the Streets Committee recommend the junction of the Merthvr and Brecon roads. One rather ex- pected to see the plot of land by the Drill Hall selected as the most appropriate. Surely the trustees of this ground would have no objection to the memorial being erected there. The latest suggestion with regard to the pro- vision of dressing accommodation for bathers is a shelter fitted with cubicles, so that a charge may be made during the bathing season. The Sanitary Committee have instructed the Sur- veyor to prepare plans of such a structure. Local devotees of the natatory art have there- fore something to look forward to. The com- mittee do not say anything about providing mirrors for the ladies so that they can see if their hair is on straight. Mr. Forestier-Walker, M.P., who has an in- timate knowledge of the housing question, gave an interesting address on the subject before the Social Study Circle on Wednesday. Our M.P. takes an optimistic view of the future and does not seem to anticipate any real obstacle to local authorities providing decent houses at a reason- able rertal without mulcting the ratepayers of more than id. rate, the Treasury making up the difference. I hope his optimism is justified and that it can be done. But surely it will not be possible to let houses at existing rental". for, apart from the extra cost of building, there is the increased cost of maintenance and repair and increased outgoings generally. If the Treasury are going to foot practically the whole bill they will be taking something on, but, as Mr. Wall remarked some time ago when talking about national expenditure, we've got to pay that. By the way, Mr. Wall was one of those who invited Mr. Forestier-Walker to give his address, and it was therefore unkind of him to try to badger him with questions which did not con- cern him, because he happened to be a member of the Government. This anti-monopolist monopolised question time. The meeting clearly did not approve of such treatment of their guest. Mr. Wall was evidently agin the Government," and agin the Member, and was determined to show it, though it was neither the time nor the place. I wonder if Mr. Wall has ever heard those anonymous lines I do not love thee, Doctor Fell, The reason why I cannot tell But this I know and know full well, I do not love thee, Doctor Fell." A-

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. BIRTH. JONES.—On October 8th, at Thornleigh, Aber- gavennv, the wife of Captain J. 31ert on Jones, R.E., of a son. MARRIAGE. LEWIS—JACKSON.—On October 9th, at the Friends' Meeting House, Cardiff, Warren Devonald, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Lewis, Broniestyn Terrace, Aberdare, to Amy, third daughter of Mrs. Jackson and the late Mr. George Jackson, Cobden House, Abergavenny DEATHS. LIJWIS.—On October 1st, at Brooklyn, Spring- field-road, Abergavenny, James Albert Victor (Bert), aged 29 years, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. NN-ni. Abergavenny—from illness contracted whilst en active service. TRIM.—On October 7th, at Pen-lan-lace, James Trim, late of Govilon, aged 75. IN MEMORIAM. In Loving Remembrance of Thomas Henry, the beloved child of Thomas and Florence Sv- monds, of 60 Ethelbert Place, who died Oct. 9th, 1918. "Suffer little children to come unto Me." In Loving Memon cf Yictcrr Osman Walsh (late Private, S.W.B.h who died at Kimnel Park Hospital, October 6th, iqiS the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Walsh. A loving Son and Brother kind, A beautiful memory left behind. JJ

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RAILWAY STRIKE SETTLE- I MENT. SATISFACTION AT ABERGAVENNY. I ..1 ,.I I I I The railway strike, wmcn naci lasted, nine days, was settled on Sunday as the result of a further conference which the Prime Minister and Mr. Bonar Law had with the representatives of the Railwaymen's Unions and the representa- tives of the Transport Workers and Associated Unions The terms of the settlement will be found in our inside pages. The first intimation of the settlement was received at Abergavenny just before half-past five over the telephone from Cardiff, but the railwaymen did not receive official notification until between 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening, when they were holding a meeting in the Corn Exchange. There was great satisfaction among the men at the news that the strike was settled and that it was satisfactory to all, though they did not know the terms of the settlement. Im- mediately representatives were appointed to notify the heads of the different departments that the men were reedy to report for duty when required. The Mayor (Alderman Z. Wheatley) had previously had a message that the strike was settled, and he at once conveyed the in- formation to the churches. It was not found possible for many of the men to restart work on Monday, owing to the dislocation of the railway organisation, and, further than that, the strike committee had various matters to settle up. By Tuesday the men had all resumed work. Railwaymen's Devotional Meeting. Abergavenny railwaymen arranged a devo- tional meeting at the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon and invited local ministers to take part. There was a large attendance. Mr. J. Shervington (chairman of the local branch of the N.U.R.) presided and was supported on the platform by a number of railwaymen, including Mr. H. A. Palmer, Mr. Robert Workman and Mr. C. W. Matthews. The rev. gentlemen taking part were the Rev. M. E. Davies, M.A. (Vicar of St. 'Mary's), the Rev. J. P. MillwaM (Presby- terian), and the Rev. E. Rowlands (Primitive Methodist). The Chairman said that they did not invite the clergy or ministers to take their side of the dispute more than that of t eir opponents, but to carry out the meeting in their own way and to place before Almighty God, Whom they believed to be a God of Justice and Truth, en earnest prayer for those who were directing the railway j dispute on both sides, with a view to an early settlement. The service had been drawn up by the rev. gentlemen themselves and they (the railwaymen) had had no hand in it. They knew that during the crisis of the war the nation went down on its knees in earnest prayer, and good ) results followed. They believed that God in j His wisdom would see a way out of this difficulty. The Rev. E. Rowlands said that service was not the result of a King's Proclamation and had not been arranged by the Free Church Council. They were there at the invitation of the men themselves. It was unique, in his ex- perience, for a trades union. Their movement was more than a bread and butter movement, j It should be first of all a spiritual movement. » He was pleased with the way the men had be- liaved they had been admirable. If they were j out to make a sacrifice they must not soil the garment of sacrifice with the hands of sabotage, The Rev. J. P. Millward said that Aber- gavenny's motto Hostes nunc amici (" Once enemies, now friends ") was singularly appro- priate to the occasion, and he prayed that it might be abundantly realised in a short time. The Rev. M. E. Davies drew a parallel with the French Revolution of 1798. There were inequalities in those days, but the revolution- aries enthroned reason and ignored God, with the result that the French Revolution was a dismal failure and one of the most terrible chapters in history. They must get rid of their divisions and learn to know one another. There were quite a number of people who believed in brotherhood without Christ, but it was im- possible. He noted that a speaker referred to the fact that they held their branch meetings on a Sunday. He suggested that, as they had the eight hours day, they should leave questions of pounds, shillings and pence to the week-day, and devote their Sunday to religious purposes. j Prayers were ofiered by the Rev. j. 1 Mill- ward and the Rev. E. Rowland and appropriate hymns were sung.

ABERGAVENNY CRICKET CLUB. I I EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING. I MORE TENNIS COURTS NEEDED. I All extraordinary general meeting of the Abergavenny Cricket Club was held at the Angel Hotel on Saturday evening, Mr. W. L. Thomas (president) presiding over a large attendance. The principal business before the meeting was to consider the laying of tennis courts, work on the ground, the retention of the groundsman during the winter, and the promotion of enter- tainments for the purpose of raising the necessary funds. Sectary's Rcsjort: I Mr. A. Griffiths (acting seccretary), in his report, -stated that no serious cricket was played by the club from August 1914 to May 1919. This fact prevented the usual revenue being obtained, with the result that the season had to be faced with -a serious deficit. This, however, through the generosity of the tradesmen of the town and district, had to- a certain extent been remedied. The committee would like to express their deep gratitude for the- manner in which all had responded to their appeal, and the would add their thanks to the public for their support at different matches during the past summer. Owing to the drought it had been a difficult matter to prepare wickets fit to play on without danger to the members taking part in the matches. This, ot course, was also due to the ,-e, was I o due to the ground having no attention during the war. The pitch, however, had been considerably im- proved since the rains, and with proper treat- ment in the early part of next spring there was everv hope that it would play as well as ever next season. They had purchased from the Shop Assistants' Club their pavilion, which they hoped would be erected next season for the use of the tennis players. When the cricket season commenced they found themselves short of all necessaries for the game, so they were compelled to purchase screens, practice liets, bats, balls, and other impedimenta. At a time when these goods were so expensive it involved the laying out of a considerable sum of money. The committee had co-operated with the Abergavenny Tennis Club during the last five months bv allowing them part of the ground for their courts. A membership of over So playing members was enrolled, and their subscriptions proved a welcome addition to the funds when at a very low ebb. He was instructed to thank all the ladies and gentlemen who had played throughout the season under adverse circum- stances without a word of complaint the courts were badly in want of improvement, and also needed adding to in number. The committee would much like to see something done to meet their requirements. They had been a happy family, and their courtesy and forbearance had always been in evidence. He had got pleasure in stating that arrangements had been made whereby the Abergavenny Hockey Club would play throughout the winter on the Penypound ground. So many of their cricket players took an interest in the game that the committee con- sidered it wise to encourage the sport, not only as training for cricket, but as a means of keeping fit for the time when bat and ball would come into its own again. He felt assured that that meeting would wish them a pleasant and pros- perous season. The First XL had played 17 matches, won 5, drawn 6 and lost 6. This result at first sight did not look so encouraging as might be desired, but when they came to analyse matters the play showed a much better result than appeared on the surface. The fact that time alone rocbed them of certain victory in three matches-viz., Tredegar, Crickl owell, and Ebbw Yale-had to a great extent extenuated their record. The committee felt that there was not the sligntest reason to. deplore the results attained this season, or to fear the outcome of the fixtures for 1920. The material to hand in regard to players was most encouraging, and they felt sure that with careful, conscientious and constant practice the bright lustre attained by Abergavenny cricket in the past would be maintained in the days to come. The record of the Second XI. was very good indeed, and this was as it should be, considering that they had to look for their future representatives from their ranks. They had played 10 matches, won 5, drawn 3, and lost only two. The time was bound to come when they would be called upon to play their part in the premier XI., and the earnest advice of the committee giving up office that night was to pull together always, never relax practice, pay special attention to fielding, so that when they found themselves upholding the honour of the club by the side of their seniors they might be a source of gratification to them and a credit to them- selves. The last item he had to deal with was very important to the club. Major Jacob had kindly consented to find paint,tc. so that the pavilion might be renovated in the spring. This was work that badly wanted doing, and they would find no difficulty in providing labour themsel ves. The Major also offered to have the tre-s beside the brook cut down. T.-lis would prove of great advantage and greatly improve the light on the ground. The committee had already passed Major Jacob a very hearty vote of thanks, but felt that the great interest he still evinced in the club of his adoption called for their hearty and unanimous recognition. The Chairman thanked Mr. Griffiths and the committee for their excellent report. He hoped that th6iiiembers would practice hard, and that the juniors would endeavour to secure promotion to the senior XI. Mr. J. 0. Marsh seconded the adoption of the report, with a vote of thanks to the committee for their services. The club must be con- gratulated on having such a successful season. Treasurer's Report: Mr. F. R. Britton (hon. treasurer) submitted the financial statement, which showed that there was a balance brought forward from 1918 of 441 13s. 6d. The following were the particulars of the receipts during the past year:- Vice- presidents' subscriptions, (98 4s. 6d. playing members' subscriptions, ^40 iSs. tennis members, £ 21 7s. 6el. gate receipts, ^27 16s. 4d. profits on teas, £IS 7s. Sd. donation from hockey team, £ 4 3s., which with other small items brought the total to ^254 5s. 6d. » (Ap- plause). The items of expenditure included Groundsman s wages, £ 42 IOS. other work, -i 13s. 4d. materials, 4-45 Is. 7d. entertainment tax, £ 8 6s. 8d. rates, £ '8 9s. 6d. income tax, £ 5 5s78d. match expenses, £ 8 3s. iod. printing and stationery, £ 12 is. 2d. making a total of £229 14s. 9d. The balance in hand was £24 10s. 9d. They owed rent from the 1St of January, 1919, but there was rent due from the Bowling Club and the Grammar School, and grazing rent amounting to £ 18, which would make their total receipts £ 248, which was a record in the annals of the Abergavenny Cricket Club. (Applause). In 1911 their receipts were /201, and they looked upon that as a very great achievement indeed. On the other hand their expenditure had been somewhat heavier, but if they could keep up their receipts next year in the neighbourhood of what they were this year they should be in a fairly strong position. Major Jacob proposed the adoption of the accounts? with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Britton for his services. Mr. Britton had been connected with the club for over 20 years. He had been captain of the club, and had been treasurer for the last 10 years. They had accu- mulated a debt during the war, and they had been pulled out of the difficulty, for which they had to thank M'r: Britton and their present secretary, who had been of great assistance to him in going round and getting in the money. Mr. L. J. Morgan seconded the adoption of the accounts, which was carried. Thanks to Major Jacob. Mr. Walter Phillips proposed a vote of thanks to Major Jacob, whom the committee had already thanked for offering to provide the materials for restoring the pavilion and for under- taking to get the trees cut down. There was one thing the secretary had not told them. They were led to believe that Major* Jcob would go I somewhat further than the cutting down of the trees, and would give the profits of the felling to the funds of the club. (Applause). He was not surprised, knowing the love he had for the game, with which he had been associated for so long. He had followed Major Jacob's doings on the cricket field for the past 30 years with pleasure and gratification. He still played a good game, and he hoped he would remain indispensaDle to them for many years to come. Xo one had a better knowledge of the inner working than Major Jacob, and he would like to see him I permanent chairman of their committee. He had proved the mainstay of the club, and he honed that he would live long to enjoy the game which he graced so well. Mr. R. F. Thurtle seconded, and expressed his appreciation as a new comer,, of the splendid services which Major Jacob had rendered to the club. I Mr. F. R. Britton supported, remark;ng that it was a long time since he and -\Iaj(,r jacol)1 I -.1 started playing together, For something like 29 years Major Jacob had had the welfare of the Cricket Club at heart. Major Jacob, in returning thanks, said that he was onlv one of the owners, and he promised to do his best to get their consent to having the trees cut down. He took it upon himself when the cricket field was in the market to put in a bid for the property, and he knew that he could relv on the backing of the old supporters of the club. Their esteemed president and Mr. Facey, and about four others joined him in acquiring the ground, and he hoped they would be able to let it to the Cricket Club as long as it flourished It was 29 years since he was made captain of the club, and "he could lay claim to its having been the best amateur team in South Wales. They beat Hereford bv five wickets and 200 runs, they beat Newport on their own ground, and they beat Penarth several times. The Chairman proposed a vote 01 thanks to Mr. Morgan Jones, their late secretary, and Mr. W. R. Lewis, in seconding, said that they owed a great deal of their success to Mr. Jones, assisted by Mr. Griffiths. Mr. S. W. White proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Griffiths for his services. No one worked harder throughout the season to get the two teams together, and his services had been invaluable. Mr. L. J. Morgan seconded the proposition, which was heartily carried. Mr. Griffiths, in reply, said that it was a great pleasure to him to for good sport. He hoped that they would elect a really good governing body to carry on the club. As Mr. Griffiths declined to continue the secretaryship, Mr. Walter Phillips proposed that Mr. Gordon Hiley be elected to the position, and Mr. C. 0. Marsh seconded. Mr. Gordon Hiley said that he was willing to take on the duties jointly with Mr. Griffiths. Others supported the suggestion, and eventually Mr. Griffiths agreed to continue with Mr. Hiley, on the understanding that the duties of the secretaries were defined at the annual meeting. He had had to devote a lot of time to getting in the money, which he did nor think was the secretary's duty, and also to getting the teams together. He contended that the secretary should be left free to do his proper work. .is pr,-) p cr i c )l-- k Election of New Committee. The question of the election of a committee was discussed at length. It was suggested that, in view of the important work to be done, a new committee should be elected. Some of the old committee had not attended very well, and it was not fair to put all the burden o: two or three. Major Jacob pointed out that the committee could only be appointed at the annual general meeting, according to the rules. Several suggestions were made to get over the difficulty. Mr. J. 0. Marsh proposed that a special committee should be appointed to assist the present committee in considering the matters to be dealt with, and that could be done without contravening the rules. Mr. Llewellin proposed that the rules be sus- pended, that a committee of 12 be appointed, and that this committee have power to revise the rules. The members of the committee present all remarked that they were not willing to continue under present conditions, as it would be impossible to carry on unless a strong com- mittee was appointed, and in order to clear the ground they tendered their resignations. j Eventually a committee of ten was elected by ballot, as follows :—Major Jacob, Messrs. Walter I Phillips, L. J. Morgan, Alick Morgan, S. W. White, R. F. Thurtle, A. Lawrence, C. Webb, G. Goodwin and R. W. Powell. Mr. W. R. Lewis proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the ladies who had provided teas during the season, and said that they were very much indebted to them for their contribution towards the financial success of the club. The Chairman seconded the vote, which was carried with acclamation. Votes of thanks were also accorded to Mr. W. H. Waller for advertising the matches on the Cinema screen, to Mr. C. Webb for umpiring, and to Mr. Evans for scoring. Mr. S. W. White proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Phillips for the great services he had rendered to the club in the preparation of the ground. At the commencement of the season the ground was in a frightful condition, and they had to get a man who had practically no knowledge of ground work, but under the supervision of Mr. Phillips the work was done very efficiently. Mr. W. R. Lewis seconded, and said he did not know what they would have done without the valuable assistance of Mr. Phillips. He had been on the ground early and late and had worked hard. He was a good old sportsman, having played for the county, and he still took a great interest in the game. Mr. Phillips said that it had been a great pleasure for him to do anything he could to assist the club in this direction, and he would do what he could in the future. Major Jacob said he hoped that they would have confidence in the committee to carry out the improvements required this year. The e a r The great improvement they needed was with regard to the tennis courts. They had three courts, and he did not tliink that they were good enough to play on, but the members had played on these courts without grumbling at all, and they were deserving of 211 encouragement. He moved that it be left to the committee to consider the laying of two or three courts during the winter and keeping on the groundsman. If they could buy the freehold of the pavilion they could lay a court on each side, or two courts between the Bowling Club ground and Avenue-road. He should think that the laying of two courts would cost £50, and he did not think that they would have any difficulty in finding this money. Mr. Lawrence said that, as a playing member of the Tennis Club, they wanted a minimum of three tennis courts additional, so that they could play on Saturday afternoons whether there was a cricket match on or not. If they had that they could get better matches and more membert He suggested that the Cricket Club should charge a rent to the Tennis Club, who should conducs their own affairs. A hearty vote of thanks to the president, pro- posed by Major Jacob and seconded by Mr. W. R. Lewis, concluded the meeting. ————

I ABERTILLERY SALES. I Messrs. Straker, Son & Chadwick on Thursday at Abertillery sold the following local properties -66 Gladstone-street, leasehold, held for 99 years from June 1002 at a ground rent of £ 1 3s., sold to Mrs. Powell at '16o No. 68, sold to Mr. Git tens for ?190. riV? [TO shares in the Yalleys Bottling Co. Ltd. were sold at rÜgs a share to Mr. W. J. Everett, solicitor, for a client. I A I

v I Cadet Lt.-Ccl. Williams Mentioned.—in a War Office communique, Cadet Lt.-Ccl. Williams has been mentioned for his assistance in fostering the Cadet movement. His name was brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War bv Major-General the Earl of Scarborough, Director General of the Territorial and Yolunteer Forces.

r Crickhowell Board of Guardians. I CHANGE OF MEETING PLACE TO GILWERN. j Mr. Gwilym C. James presided at the fort- nightly meeting of this Board on Monday after- noon, at the Town Hall, Crickhowell. There was a very large attendance, 31 members being present. Mr. E. Morris Davies Dukestown) proposed I that future meetings of the Board be held at Gilwern, which was more central and easy of I access. To come from Dukestown to Crick- howell meant spending a whole dav, and there I were Guardians coming from Llechryel and Nantybweh. Mr. R. J. Hay ward f Brynmawr) seconded. There were many reasons why they should go to Gilweru, which was mcre central and was served by a railway. Now they had to go to the ex- pense of hiring a motcr-car. Great Objections. I Mr. W. G. James (Glangrwyney) said as far as he was concerned Gilwern would be more con- venient to him, but he had very great objections to going to Gilwern. He would lire to know how were the officials going to get to Gilwern ? It meant taking 811 the heavy books and papers over, and it was more than likely that papers would be asked for which were not on the spot. Mr. A. J. Thomas (Gilwern) said he looked at this matter from a public spirit, and would vote against the resolution. (Hear, hear). I Miners and Farmers. Mr. Thomas Price When the time was altered the other day no consideration was shown the Upper District Guardians. Now they were hoist with their own petard. (Laughter;. Rev. W. Arvon Davies (Cwmdu) opposed the resolution. He did not deny the importance of miners, but farmers, who would have to travel 9 and 10 miles one way and lose quite as much I time (I I) c?ne -,vav alid Icse qiiite as niuch tiine E?s N?-ere a. of c(?i,- Mr. R. J. Hay ward said the mining members of that Board scarcely ever missed a meeting, but the farmers did not average hve per ceEL in 'ccs? The Chairman said he could attend at Gilwern, or even Brynmawr, but, alaer all, the offices were in Crickhowell and there was a certain amount of sentiment in meeting in Crickhowell. It would be awkwarel to take the Clerk and Master away and all their books. Sixteen voted for the resolution, and fifteen against. The Chairman The resolution is carried by a majority of one. Medical Officers' Salaries. On the motion of Mr. Enoch Griiffths it was [ resolved to increase the salary of Dr. P. Smith, Dukestown, from -t-io to £ 20 per annum. A letter from Dr. Simpson, Gilwern, applying for an increase, was deferred for consideration. The tender of Mr. Wm. Townsend for painting I i e te- at the HouSc, at A) odd, was accepted. Rate Increase of 5d. Mr. W. l. James, chairman nî tl12 Finance Committee, in moving the adoption of the Finance Committee's report recommending a rate of is. 3d. in the i, an increase cf 3d. as com- pared with last year, said there was a great in- crease all round since 1914. In-inaiutenance had gone up from and outdoor relief from ^1,305 to £2,90(. The Chairman, in seconding, paid a tribute to the work of Mr. James in locking after the Board's finances. Carried unanimouslv. L.A.

Crickhowell Rural District Council. Mr. W. G. James presided at the monthly .1.. T. J t:J, ( L .# _l meeting of this Council on Monday, at the Town Hall, Crickhowell. Housing. It was stated tnat the Housing Commi.-snner had not written regarding the building sites inspected. Mr. T. LI. Jones: I move we communicate forthwith with the Housing Commissioner asking the cause of the delay. It is impossible to get these Government departments to move. It was resolved tha,, the Surveyor and Chair- man should interview the Housing Commissioner as soon as possible. A plan of the type of wooden bungalow which Lord Glanusk proposes to build for his em- ployees was approved by the Council. A Member A splendid idea, I think. 5d Increase in Rates. The Chairman, as chairman of the Finance Committee, proposed the adoption of the Finance Committee's report, recommending a rate of is. 3d. for district purposes. This he said was an increase of 5d. on the previous half-year, but it was quite unavoidable, and the rate would I scarcely provide sufficient money to carry them through until March next. Mr. Gwilym J ames seconded and it was carried. Mr: A. J. Thomas again drew attention to the condition (IÏ the School-lane. Gilwern. It was shameful that children should have to wade through water to school. It was decided to take steps to remedy the existing state of things. The following were appointed a committee under the Profiteering Act :—Revs. T. C. W. Lewis, W. Arvon Davies and Messrs. Jenkin Jones, W. G. James, T. LI. Jones, E. W. Mcintosh J. Munckley, W. Edwards, John Thomas, E. Pirie Gordon, Josiah Phillips, Gwilym C. James and Mrs. Caine (Llangattoekh Miss Fielder (Gil- wern) and Mrs. Hill (Crickhowell). It was stated witn reterence to the Brynmawr sewer in the parish of Llanellv that a reply had been received from the Ministry of Health in- timating that they were awaiting a reply from the Brynmawr Urban District Council. Mr. T. 1.1. Jones I think the delay is little short of disgraceful. I move that we press the authorities to take action. Carried unanimously. ——— 1a.

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