Abergavenny Chronicle

INCREASED OUTPUT. I Mr. Lloyd George has issued many clarion calls to tie nation in the past few years, but none more important than his exhortation at Sheffield last night to Capital and Labour to work to- gether harmoniously and zealously with the object of increasing production. Increased production is no newly discovered solvent for our financial and economic troubles. The necessity has been preached over and over again, and Mr." Lloyd George was but repeating a trite lesson, but one which has not been sufficiently learned. Increased production is the bedrock of prosperity of the nation as a whole and of its individual workers. More than anything else it will help us to command our share of the world's trade, to enhance our national credit, and-wllat will probab,y appeal most to the individual worker—to bring down the cost of living and enable wages to be maintained at a high level. Towards the accomplishment of these verv desirable objects every worker by hand or bv brain has an important part to play, but Mr. Lloyd George very properly does not place the whole onus of increased production on the workers. Capital has its part to play, too, and it is imperative that employers should see to it that those who labour, either manually or mentally, receive just and fair treatment and that no unnecessary cause is given for irritation, suspicion and distrust. In spite of a few ex- tremists who seem to enjoy the prospect of in- dustrial disruption; the organised body of workers as a whole have a right perception of their responsibilities and seek only to achieve legitimate aspirations without injury to others. It is the duty of the employing class-and one might add in their interest—to encourage those aspirations by every reasonable means, ior only by the contentment of the workers can peace and plenty be assured. A continual class struggle is beneficial to no one. National and individual prosperity does not depend alone on Capital and Labour. The Government have equally their part to play in giving every possible chance to industry by the perfection of our transport system, the fullest development of our national resources, and the encouragement of the application of scientific IIKLKMIS to pro- duction. If all play their part, this country should enjoy such an era of prosperity and con- tentment as it has never known before.

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I SUGAR LOAF MUSINGS. I By GOBANNIUM. Some of the Guardians are evidently a little bit apprehensive as to the restrictions which will be placed on them by the newly-adopted standing orders and were intent on making the most of their last moments of freedom on Friday last. Unless they change their temperament they will soon become restive at the irksome shackles on I debate. Indeed the standing orders were broken almost as soon as they were adopted. I It may have been just a last flutter or an augury of what one may expect in the future. Without I. some little occasional excitement to enliven the members, however, there is a danger of our Poor Law administrators being rechristened the Bored of Guardians." There is one standing order which may cause a little trouble with impulsive Guardians, if the chairman is not very* judicious in putting it into ellect. it is enacted that wnen tne cnairman stands, any member who is speaking must re- sume his seat. In other words, he gets his sitting orders." Just imagine a member soaring into the realms of flowery rhetoric and being in the middle of a striking passage on which he has expended much thought. What would be his feelings if an unpoetical and un- feeling chairman with one eye on the clock rose to his feet ? Speaking of the clock reminds one of an amusing incident which occurred while the Board were discussing the standing orders. All at once it was noticed that the clock, probably affected by the atmosphere, had stopped. A remark from the Press table to a Guardian as to the appropriateness of the clock adopting stand- ing orders led to Mr. John Prichard writing on a sheet of paper, The clock has adopted standing orders." and passing it round to the members, who evidently greatly enjoyed the joke. When the paper came to the Chairman, however, he did not happen to be in one of his humorous moods, and one was fearful that he might put it to the meeting as a proposition. The portrait of the late Mr. Scanlon, presented by his niece, Miss Parkinson, to the Board of Guardians, is a faithful likeness of the late Clerk. It is likely to be the nucleus of a number of portraits with which the walls may be adorned. Col. Williams is anxious that the portraits of former chairmen should be hung in the Board- room, and has also invited any member to present a portrait of himself. Some of the members when asked to give their portrait, may exclaim I'll be hanged if I do but if they would only think of posterity we should have quite an art gallery of beauty. I hope posterity will not be so unfeeling as to remark Why go to London to see Madam Tussaud's ? What is the relationship between the Board of Guardians and the Rural District Council ? Some members of the Board were concerned to know on Friday and they did not understand why the Rural Council should be entitled to use the Board-room and to have a room upstairs at a rental of £ 5 per annum. Mr. D. Watkins ex- pressed the opinion that the two parties were a kind of first cousins. Rather are they in the position of husband and wife having a con- troversy as to the amount contributed to the domestic exchequer. It is to be hoped that they will settle thtir differences and that there will not be a claim for divorce on the ground of in- compatibility. There is in training at Abergavenny the Australian heavy-weight boxer, who is said to be matched against Fulton. There are some Abergavenny sports who would like to see him matched against Pussyfoot." If the Attrac- tions Association could arrange the match at Abergavenny they would draw the biggest crowd they have yet had. The Comrades of the Great War, at Aberga- venny, are talking about the establishment of a Comrades' Club in the town. Without some such institution it will be difficult to keep the organisation a living one, but at the same time the scheme needs to be well thought out. There is always a danger with the most promising movements of a slackening of enthusiasm. It is not only a question of forming a club, but of maintaining it, and if it is what a club should be, that will entail some expense. However, when the Comrades have put forward their scheme they will have a strong claim on the town for financial support. Major Davey has made an interesting proposal for raising funds. He suggests that the Fair- field, or some ether ground, should be engaged and marked out in plots on a plan, that pegs should be sold to people at a shilling each, for the purpose of marking out their claims, and that the nearest to the selected plot should be awarded the prize. This idea would no doubt raise a good deal of money. The Housing Committee might adopt it with the object of helping the finances of their housing scheme. The winner might be rewarded by being allowed to become the first tenant. The Live Stock Commissioner is taking up the question of the inadequacy of the facilities for weighing stock at the Abergavenny market. The Markets Committee place the blame for the serious delay on the makers. Perhaps the Live Stock Commissioner can induce them to get a move on. A few years ago the Town Council I had the offer of a weighbridge, if they would fix it, but they did not entertain it. Since then the ) cost has very much increased. While a weigh- bridge is a very necessary adjunct to a market, it is possible for it to be abused. I was tokl the other day of a farmer at a certain market who was fined for leaning on the weighbridge with his stick while his cattle were being weighed. While it is a practice which is not unknown in some markets, it is, of course, a thing which could not occur at Abergavenny. At last a Park-keeper has been appointed, and not before it was time. The absence of anyone regularly in charge of the Park has allowed" full scope to the climbing propensities of some of our local boys, who are more interested in doing something out of the ordinary than in arboreal culture. Now they will have to look out. I don't know whether the new Park-keeper, before his appointment, was tested in his ability to blow a whistle, but it is a necessary part of his duties to sound the All clear." It looks as if there is to be a good deal of competition at the November elections to secure a place in the seats of the mighty. There are some benighted people who believe that Town Councillors receive a handsome salary for their services. I hope none of the prospective new candidates have got this idea into their head, for if they are successful they will be very dis- appointed. They will find that they will get more kicks than ha'pence. There is no doubt some satisfaction in being able to prefix Coun- cillor before one's name instead of plain but what can assuage the-mortification of having after one's name Also ran ? II am told that the Labour candidates are all keen to show their fighting abilities and that is why they are all casting such longing eyes on the Grofield Ward. We are now getting some real idea of what the housing schemes are going to cost. The Pontypool Rural Council have had tenders ranging from £ 5,678 to £8,} 72 for six houses. On these figures the lowest cost is io46 and it is stated that -f231 is required for a pigsty. It is to be hoped that this will not put up the cost of bacon. The Newport Town Council have just accepted a tender for roo houses, at the rate of £1,000 per house. Dr. Addison says the cost of either wood or brick houses will be appalling, but he gives the cost of a convenient house, according to plans and speciifcations prepared, at -1:721 ios. If that figure is appalling, what would he call -ii,ooo ? We shall await with interest the tenders for the Abergavenny houses. Messrs. Burrow, of Cheltenham, are preparing a new guide to Abergavenny, and a cotnprehne- sive publication of this character is badly needed, as tie excellent guide which was published by this firm some years ago is now out of print. It is proposed to include a list of accommodation for visitors on licensed premises and in private apartments. Those who have apartments to let are asked to send in the particulars to the Town Clerk. It is to be hoped local people will make an effort in this direction. It is 110 use booming Abergavenny as an inland holiday resort unless there is adequate accommodation for the visitors who are induced to come here. The Paitdy Ploughing Society tried a new- departure at their revived fixture on Thursday in holding the annual dinner in a marquee on the field. The dinner was appropriately enough a cold spread, and visitors quickly found the cold spread to their pedal extremities. Had the company been provided with fur overcoats and footwarmers they might have enjoyed them- selves. The only way of generating a little heat was bv eating, and so the diners set to with zest to lay in a good stock of fuel. The President tried a piece of newspaper and a cigar box as a foot warmer, but cold print is not very warming to the feet. + I

Crickhowell Wedding. I RUMSEY—MEREDITH. An interesting wedding was solemnized at St. Edmund's Church, Crickhowell, on Tuesday- morning, when Miss Hilda Maud Rumsey, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rumsey, Crickhowell, was married to Mr. Thomas Lionel Meredith, son of Mr. T. Meredith, Ebbw Vale. The bride belongs to a very old and highly respected Crickhowell family she is a sister of Mr. W. E. Rumsey, of the Crickhowell Postal staff, who served in France with the R.E's, and the bridegroom, a well-known Ebbw Yale resident, went out with the Expeditionary Force to France with the R.A.M.C., being awarded the M.M. for gallantry in carrying in Nvouncled. The bride, who was given away by her father, was dressed in a costume of navy blue and wore a white velour hat. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Maud'Saunders, who was dressed in navy blue, with velour hat to match. The best man was Mr. Norman Tiley, Ebbw Vale. The Rector, the Rev. H. P. Somerset, M.A., officiated, and as the wedding party left the church the organist, Miss Williams, played Chopin's Wedding March. Among a large number of beautiful presents was a handsome I silver photo, frame, from the Sunday School I Teachers of St. Edmund's. +

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I ABERGAVENNY BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I THE LATE MR. SCANLON. UNVEILING OF PORTRAIT. The fortnightly meeting of the Abergavenny Board of Guardians was held on Friday, Col. \V. Williams presiding. There were also present Mr. H. J. Gwillim (vice-chairman), Mrs. Hiley, Rev. D. F. Walters, Messrs. S. R. Thorne, John Prichard, W. Morris, R. Workman, N. Pullin, R. Johnson, Jas. Harrison, J. Howells, D. Watkins, J. Griffiths, Chas. Thomas, Alfred Edwards, F. O. Price, Roger Morgan and E. W. 1 Lewis. t Widowers for Blaenavon. I the laster reported that there were in the house 58 men, 32 women and 13 children, a total of 103, as compared with 97 for the correspond- ing p.eriod of last year. The number of casuals relieved was 67, as compared with 26 for the corresponding period. Mr. Harrison suggested that the widowers and single men might go to Blaenavon and relieve the position there, as the Board seemed to be relieving a number of single women at Blaenavon. Mr. Watkins I hope you will send up a respectable class. Mr. Harrison Well, there is the Chairman. He can lead the way. (Laughter). I Resignation of Guardian. 1 A letter was read from Mrs. K. A. Findlay tendering her resignation as a Guardian. On the motion of Mr. Pullin the resignation was accepted with regret. The Position of the Clerk. The House Committee brought forward a recommendation that steps should be taken to make the appointment of the Clerk permanent. The Vice-Chairman said that at present the Clerk's appointment was only temporary, and if the Boards of Guardians were abolished he might be in an awkward position. It was time they knew what was the period meant by the duration of the war. Mr. Thorne moved that application be made to the Ministry of Health that the appointment of the Clerk be made permanent, and also the appointment of Mr. Studholme as relieving officer for the Blaenavon district. The Clerk explained that the duration of the war was very indefinite and he did not feel very secure. The Local Government Board had made a stipulation that they only sanctioned appointments for the duration of the war. He took it that it was with a view to discharged soldiers securing these appointments, all other things being equal. Of course, he was a dis- charged soldier, so that would not apply so far as he was concerned. The Chairman said he thought they had better postpone it. There were other matters to take into consideration. The Vice-Chairman said that if Mr. Edwards had come back to his old position his appoint- ment would have been permanent, but because he changed his position it was only temporary. Mr. Workman said that should the Board of Guardians be abolished Mr. Edwards would have a better claim on the Local Government Board if his appointment was a permanent one. The proposition was carried. Standing orders. I The Clerk submitted a draft copy of suggested standing orders for adoption. One clause stated that if the chairman rose to his feet while a member was speaking, that member mu-st re- sume his seat. Mr. Watkins said he had not seen anything like this before. In the past they had done just as they liked. He wanted to know where they were. The Chairman Every member knows that I have always allowed free speech, and members have kept jumping up. Mr. Watkins I beg to contradict you. You stopped me asking a question ten minutes ago. The Chairman V, ait until Nve: have passed the standing orders. (Laughter). Not Enough Rental. An application was received for an inerease from the woman who cleans the offices, and during the discussion it transpired that the Rural Council did net pay anything towards the cleaning, but paid {.5 per year for the Surveyor's office upstairs, and had the use of the Board- room. Mr. Thorne said he did not think this was enough, and he moved that in future they be asked to pay £ 8 per year. Mr. J ohuson For the use of one room ? Mr. Workman seconded. The Rev. D. F. Walters asked if there was a contract between the Guardians and the Rural Council. Mr. J ohnson Yes. Mr. Walters Then you can't alter it. I The Clerk We can give notice. Mr. Harrison asked what right the Rural Council had to use that room. He did not understand the position. What connection was II there between the two bodies ? Mr. Watkins They are a kind of first cousin. (Laughter). Mr. Harrison How do they claim an equal right to this room unless they participated in the cost ? Rev. D. F. Walters According to law. Mr. Watkins Who i. yoing to decide this ? Rural 'Councillors are in a majority here. Mr. Thorne I understand they won't vote on this matter. (Laughter). It was understood that the matter would come as a notice of motion at the next meeting. Portrait of The Late Clerk. The Chairman unveiled a portrait of the late Clerk, Mr. W. H. P. Scanlon, which had been hung on the wall at the back of the Chairman's seat. In doing so, the Chairman recalled Mr. Scanlon's coming to Abergavenny many years ago to take up a position in the office of Mr. Wm. Batt. He afterwards joined the Guardians as clerk, and for the many years that he (the Chair- man) had known him he had always been a most conscientious man, and a man whom they could rely upon for the best information on any subject, and the Guardians invariably carried out anything he suggested. He was a man of large experience, and he conducted the work of the Guardians to the satisfaction of all, and it was a dreadful shock to them when they heard of his accident. His niece, Miss Parkinson, had kindly presented his portrait to the Guardians, and he was sure they all appreciated the gift. He would dearly like if those who had occupied the chair, or any other members, would give their photos, to be hung in the Board-room. One of their oldest chairmen was Mr. Watkins, and he was going to write to his son about presenting a portrait. He hoped also that Mr. Lewis would try to get a portrait of his father, and that other members would give their likeness to be hung on the wall, so that future generations would be able to see thenf. He hoped the chair- man of the Rural-Council (Mr. Robt. Johnson) would not be long before he sent his photo. Mr. Robert Johnson said that the late Mr. Scanlon was one of the kindest men he had ever known. He was always ready to give advice on any subject, and as far as Poor Law matters were concerned he had them at his fingers' ends. No one was more grieved than he at his tragic death. Mr. Robert Workman also spoke, as one having known the late Mr. Scanlon for over 40 years' and referred to the kindness he had always shown to the poorer class. He had suggested some time ago that the photograph of Mr. Scanlon should be hung in that room, and he was pleased to see the suggestion carried into effect. ♦

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COUNCILLOR IBALL AND THE GROFIELD WARD. To the Editor. SIR,-The coming Municipal Election—Gro- field Ward. I wish to state, for the information of the burgesses of the above Ward, that I was elected as one of two candidates at our branch meeting of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen, on Sunday, September the 28th, subject to the approval of the Trades and Labour Council. I had a letter from the Trades and Labour Council on Wednesday, the 8th, asking me to attend their meeting on' Friday, the 10th of October, to give my "iew-3 personally, or, failing to attend, to send a letter. But, sir, the lette, (li(-t not state the place of meeting, neither did the wfi'er of t e letter sign his lUI1;C to it. Therefore I comd not attend the meeting or answer the letter. But it set me thinking—the more so ka!'wr:g that it came from the Trades ami Labour Couue:l. Yours fai.!iful!y, I ?". I I, ? ? I ■ RICHARD IBAI,L.

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POPULAR GATHERING SUCCESSFULLY REVIVED. The Pandv and Monnowside Ploughing and Agricultural Society, like many similar organ- isations, suspended operations on the outbreak of the war, and they have therefore held no meeting since 1913. The enthusiasm for this popular gathering has not died down, however, during the lapse of six years and the resuscita- tion this year was as successful as ever. The Society were fortunate in having a balance of £78 in hand, and they were therefore in a strong position financially to revive the meeting on sound lines. The fixture was held this year on the Oldcastle Farm, by kind permission of Mr. W. Griffiths, and the venue was admirably suited for the purpose. The entries were well up to the average, but the number of com- petitors in one or two of the ploughing com- petitions was not so large as might have been expected, though 29 teams turned out in all. The ploughing generally was of a high standard and competition was very keen. The ground was in good condition and turned up well. Good work was also done in the hedging, but it was rather early for this kind of. work, as the leaves had not fallen. There were some very promising exhibits in the hors? classes, in which the entries were good. The President this year was Alderman Z. Wheatlev, J P., Mayor of Abergavt-nny. the vice-presidents Col. Robinson, D.S.O., and Mr. Warren Davies, the latter of whom also carried out the duties of lion, treasurer and the secre- tarial work was again ably carried out by Mr. John Lewis, of Lower Hunthouse, who has capably filled the office for so many years. The judges were :-Ploi.1ghing, 3Ir. W. H. Watkins, Dunswater, Hereford,, and Mr. D. Bowen, Xant Farm, Newcastle horses, Mr. C. Jones, Penydre House, Crickhowell, and Mr. A. Jonathan, Crick- howell hedging, Mr. P. Parsons and Mr. F. J. Watkins; roots, Mr. R. James, Treveddw, and Mr. T. Bayuani, The Gott turnouts, Mr. J Baynam and Mr. R. J. Nott, The Farm, Cwniyoy I AWARDS. I The awards were as follows Ploughing. Double-furrow plough (open to farmers, their sons or serva,.its)-i, jolaii Lloyd, Upper House, Abbeydore 2, Wm. Smith, Lower House, Llantilio 3, Frank Bevan, Stanton, Llanvi- hangel Crucorney "i.C., ",M. Hybart, in the employ of Cecil James, Treveddw. Open champion class for wheel ploughs.—W. I D. Phillips, Lower Gaer, Bwlch. Swing ploughs (farmers or farmers' sons). Prize, a swing plough, given by the President.— W. J. Jenkins, Grey Hall, Llanwenarth. Wheel ploughs (farmers or farmers' sous).— 1, Geo. Cole, Coedporth, Mieliaelchurch 2, John Gwillim Wainherbert, Newton 3, John Price, Elms Farm, Ev'ias Harold; 4, Tom Lane, White House, Llauvetherine 5, Harold Wat- Id is, Lower Jewrv, Abbeydore. Young men Meredith Pritchard, Turnot Farm, LOilgtown; 2, Frank Hall, Pen- biddle 3, George Williams, Penbiddle h.c., Fred Price, Cwmcochod F; rm, Long town. Boys under IS.-I, Chas. Waikrtis, Lower House, Michaelchurch 2, Wm. Smith, Yedw Farm, Rowlstone 3, T. G. Jones, Winstoue Rowlsto.2 3, ?, Court, Tjanvetherine 4. Hy. Young, in employ of Mr. Williams, Lower House, Walterstone Wheel plough only, for servants in the employ of subscribers.— r. Chns. Williams, Treveddw 2, W. Willi::nis, Yiniy. rd. Walterstone 3, Geo. La: e, Wels.i Hun'horse, Clod ecu. F. jrscs ard Turnouts. N,L.test- cleane.-t turnoiu—1, Ivor Price. I y..(X ;> c-c:r; t"L(:t2: frll: I i ?? ?l ? (? ?: c I Llauvetherine, aul C-Qj. 'Lic,?it House. Cart -Ilare-i, Jas. Watkins, Bridge Farm, Llanvihangel 2, \V. D. Lane, Llanvetlierine 3, W. T. Griffiths, Oldcastle. Horse or mare, suitable for colliery work, not under 3 years old-I, W. D. Lane, White House, Llanvetherine 2. Frank Bevan, Stanton 3, Mrs. Jones, The Common, Llangattock Lingoed. Pair of horses, mares or geldings, under 6 years, competing in the plcuc-,hirc, classes.-i, W. D. Lane 2, Frank Edwards 3, John Bevan, Vineyard. Colt or filly-I. Jas. Watkins, Bridge; 2, Allan Prosser, Cwmcochod, Longtown 3, John Farr, Llancillo, Pontrilas. Foal-I, Mrs. Jones, Common Farm, Llan- vihangel 2, Edwin Eynon, Grosmont 3, Jas. Watkins, Bridge Farm. Foal sired by any of Mr. Ferneyhough's horses -I, Mrs. Jones, Common, Llangattock Lingoed 2, Edwin Eynon, Grosmont; 3, Oliver Jones, Lower Stanton. 1 Hedging. Yleachlng and ditcnmg 14 yards in 0 hours— 1, A. Husbands 2, Chas. Price. Winnal, Aliens- more 3, Wm. Davies, Llyvos, Cross Ash. Pleaching and ditching 12 yards in 61 hours (under 25 years)-I, Evelyn Morgan, Wain, Skenfrith 2, H. P. Smith, Bridge Farm, Michael- church; 3, W. Pritchard, Urishay Court, Vow- church. Green Crops. Two acresi of swedes-i. Jas. Watkins, Bridge 2, John Be-an, Vineyard 3, R. J. Nott, Farm, Cwmyoy 4, Mrs. Williams, Hunthouse, Walter- stone h.c., J. Phillips, Landore, Oldcastle. Half acre of mangolds—1, F. Bevan, Stanton 2, Mrs. Jones, Triley li.c., John Farr, Llancillo and Jas. Watkins, Bridge. The report of the dinner will be published next week. 4.

I LLANOVER. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The harvest thanks- giving services took place at the Parish Church on Thursday, October 9th, and the following Sunday. The preacher on Thursday evening was the Rev. W. T. Vaughan Rees, B.A., Vicar of Llanarth, and on Sunday evening the Rev. John Rees, L.D., Rector of Llanfihangel Gobion, exchanged with the Vicar of Llanover. The weather was favourable and there were verv good attendances both evenings. The Holy Communion was administered on Thursday morning and several communicants were present. The church was decorated by the following Mrs. Davies (the Vicarage), -Air- Mrs. Morgan Edwards, Miss Clark, Miss Jenkins, Mrs. Chandler, Miss Eva Lodge. Flowers and fruit were sent by Miss L. Edwards (Neuadd), Mrs. Jenkins (Boat House). Miss L. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Chandler, Mr. and Mrs. Nat. Thomas, and others, and the Vicar is grateful for their services and gifts. Mrs. Davies, the Vicarage, presided at the harmonium, and the usual harvest hymns were most heartily sung by the congregations, who also gave great attention to the eloquent sermons of the preachers who kindly came to help the Vicar. 4.

CATTLE MARKET WEIGHBRIDGE. lo the iiuitor. SIR,—I should be much obliged if you would kindly allow me, on behalf of the Committee of the Monmouthshire Farmers' Union (Aberga- venny Branch) to correct an impression that might arise on reading the report of the Town Council meeting, iu last Friday's Chronicle." A deputation from the above Union met members of the Town Council to discuss the question or site of the present weighbridge in the Cattle Market, but the suggestion that anv ,farmer approved of any such construction as the present weighbridge is an aspersion on the in- telligence of the farming community. I am, Sir, yours respectfully, I I' 1 1.

I CONTESTS AT ABERGAVENNY. There are to be several contests at Aberga- venny at the forthcoming municipal elections, and Labour is to contest every seat. A puolic meeting convened by the Trades &- Labour Council to enable their candidates to expound their views was held in the Corn Exchange on Friday night, but there was only a very small attendance. Mr. T. R. Wall, who presided, referred to the importance of having practical men on the Council to deal with the various questions which would come forward, and claimed that their candidates were practical men in municipal matters. They intended to put up rive can- didates and fight every seat. Only two of the candidates spoke, Mr. W. Davies and Mr. C.W.Matthews. The former touched on the housing question and remarked that the enormous cost involved would be a serious matter. Mr. Matthews also spoke on the housing question, and, referring to improve- ments needed in Bailey Park, said there should be a lake for boating, which would bring in revenue to the town. In reply to a question, it was stated that the candidates put forward by the Trades- and Labour Council were Messrs. C. W. Matthews, S. H. Owers, W. Davies, W. H. Newberry and W. Murgeam, but it had not been decided which wards they would respectively contest. In reply to another question as to whether Councillor Iball was to be opposed, it was stated that he had been nominated bv his Society, as each of the candidates mentioned had been nominated by their society, but on a vote being taken at a meeting of the Trades and Labour Council he was not selected. The retiring Councillors are as foikws:— Priory Ward, Councillor P. Telford: Cantref Ward, Councillor G. R. Plowman Castle Ward, Councillor F. Sadler Grofield AN-ard, Councillor R. Iball. There is an additional vacancy in the Priory Ward by the death of Alderman J. H. G. Harris. "What is the position of Councillor Iball is not quite clear, but all the other retiring Councillors intend to offer themselves for re- election.. In addition to the Labour nominees men- tioned it is likely that there will be other can- didates in the field, but at the moment no names can be definitely stated. With the exception of W. H. Newberry, all the Labour nominees are railwavmen. +

Brick or Wood Houses. COST APPALLING IN ANY CASE, SAYS DR. ADDISON. Dr. Addison, speaking at the Health Ministry on Wednesday, said they were satisfied now that there was an ample supply of timber, and they had accordingly invited a number of people to submit proposals for wooden houses. He had received plans and specifications for a con- venient house to be built on a concrete founda- tion at a cost of ?679 or with lighting. heating, and water supply ??21 10'; There a?eared verv little difference between brick and wooden houses as regards cost, and it was quite evident that whatever form was adopted the cost would be appalling. The demand for all kinds of building was so great thatprices were being con- tinually forced up, and the Ministry had r.lready effected a saving to taxpayers of £ 329,897 by their objections to prices proposed to be paid either for land or for houses to be erected thereon.

GOYTRE. HARVEST FESTIVAL.— I he harvest festival celebrations at St. Peter's were commenced on Thursday evening last week, when there was a large attendance. The special preacher vns the Rev. J. Stansfield. Vicar of lylandenny. md the service was conducted by the Rev. H. J. Fish, Rector of Llanvair, who is taking charge during the illness of the Rector (the Rev. Joseph Davies). The church had been very artistically decorated bv the folio vein g :Ilrs. J. Davies (the Rectory), I )Irs, Jones (Ty-gwyni, Mr. John Harding, Miss Byrde, 'Miss M. Williams (NewtownMiss 31. J. [ Evans, Miss Robinson. Miss Wilks, and Miss V. Davies (New Barn). The celebrations were con- tinued on Sunday, when the special preacher was the Rev. T. U, Thomas (Grimthstown). :l¡ss G. Turner presided at the organ.

Crickhowell Parishioners' Protest. REMOVAL OF GUARDIANS' MEETINGS TO GILWERN. The Rev. H. P. Somerset, M.A., Rector, presided at a meeting of parishioners at the Church of England Schools, Crickhowell, on (Monday evening, convened to protest against the proposed removal of the meetings of the Board of Guardians to Gilwern. There was a representative attendance. (Mr. Wm. Townseud said the Government was urging economy in every department, but a majority of the Crickhowell Board of Guardians intended increasing the expenditure of the Union bv taking the meetings of the Board to Gilwern. and the majority was one single Guardian At the outside the departure must mean fSo a year with all the inconvenience of meeting in a place where the offices of the Board were not situated and various papers and books would not be available. Ever since the Guardians existed meetings had been held at Llangattock or Crick- howell, and those Guardians who were elected in (March last knew the prevailing conditions. If a man undertook to fulfil public duties he must expect dififculties, and he could hardfv expect the ratepayers to pay for their removal because he found them too onerous. (Hear, hear). This was only the thin edge of the wedge, and bv and bye there would be a move- ment to go to Brynmawr. It was a dangerous begillnilg. (Laughter). After all. Crickhowell was the centre of the Union, and, as one Guardian pointed out, it was the Crickhowell Union, not the Gilwern Union. He proposed that they communicate with the Ministry of Health, < setting out the objections. Willing for a Separation. Mr. David Davies said he always thought the Guardians considered it an honour to represent the ratepayers, but the decision of the Guardians would compel them to alter their views. (Hear, hear). But a majority of one was certainly not sufficient justification for going to Gilwern and increasing the rates, already big enough. It appeared the Brynmawr men were solid for the movement nearer home (laughter), and there was no knowing where the matter would ulti- mately- end. Some of them. would be more than pleased for them to run a Board of Guardians of their own, with a Poor Law Institution in Bryn- iiiawr for the upper portion of the Union. They would be able to manage their own affairs in the rural district very well and at considerably less expense. A Parishioner One Guardian is reported to have said that it was only fair that the rate- payers should pay any expense incurred in going to Gilwern. The Chairman Well, I alway s thought the Brynmawr men looked upon corning to Crick- howell in the nature of an outing. (Laughter). Mr. Evans I am afraid the novelty has worn nfT Consult the Ratepayers. Mr. C. T. Hudson suggested that the Guardians be asked from that meeting to defer removing to Gilwern until after the next election. (Hear, hearl, Let the ratepayers be consulted in the matter It was absurd to go to Gilwern. and the position should be f ullv explained to the Ministry of Health. Mr. R. H. A. Davies said the resolution passed by the Guardians stated that all future meetings of the Board were to be held in Gilwern, and they were hardly likely to defer the matter for the period suggested. By all means, though, let them protest to the Board against taking this step. Mr. D. Davies pointed out that the departure to Gilwern would be a serious matter for Crick- howell. After all, the Brynmawr Guardians I were able to come by car, but Guardians from Llangynidr, Cwmdu, Grwyneyfechan, Llanbeclr and Partrishow could not possibly do this in some instances it would mean eight and ten nines one way only, ine business ot the Board would seemingly be run 'by the members from the Upper District. After further discussion, the Chairman said the teeling of the meeting appeared to be that protests should, be sent to the Board of Guar- dians and the Ministry of Health, on the ground (i) That the Cricihowell Union was not the Gilwern Union (2) the inconvenience of meet- i::g fovr miles away from the offices and the Poor j Law Institution (3) the smnllness of. the ma- ) ior i .y—ord v one vote ?) The ex p ense of re- ?:ov!"? to 'Gilwern; (3) the dimculty of Guar- ¡i{(;t:fS;¡f:1! This was unanimously agreed. I The Chairman '?s thanked for presiding.

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BOROUGH THEATRE ATTRACTIONS I THRILLING OPERATIC PERFORMANCES. The Flintoff Moore Grand Opera company have been giving the local public a taste of their quality this week, but, unfortunately, they have not, so far, been as well patronised as they deserve to be. Grand opera is a rare attraction at Abergavenny and therefore one might have expected local" people, and particularly music lovers, to have taken full advantrge of thi; unusual opportunity and have crowded the hall each night. The houses on Monday and Tues- day nights were very poor and were no. en- couragement to this talented company to give of their best. It may be that most people were waiting for some of the more familiar operas, and .it is to be hoped that there will be full houses for the remaining three performances, in order that Abergavenny will not earn the reputation of not appreciating good things. The principals are all experienced operatic artistes, some of them having been associated with the Moody Manners and the ()'Iara Opera Companies, and their singing is brilliant and thrilling, while the chorus singing is a delightful blend of harmony. The many tuneful numbers of the operatic masters are rendered with true artistry, the excellent I orchestra adds to the musical enjoyment, and the picturesque dressing, faithful to the smallest detail, enhances the general effect of each presentation. It will be long before Aberga- vennv has again the opportunity of enjoying such a galoxy of vocal talent, aiuLthe remaining three performances should therefore rot be missed. To-night (Friday) Gounod's famous opera, Faust," with its notable vocal numbers, should draw a crowded house. To-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at 2.30, there will be a matinee performance of Rigoletto," which is one of the finest musical productions ever Written. All who have seen and heard it will want to renew their acquaintance with Verdi's great work, and those to whom it is unfamiliar will not regret their patronage. The Bohemian Girl," which has been selected for the concluding performance on Saturday evening, surely needs no recommendation to anyone. It is certain to give great delight to all except it be to the man that hath no music in his soul." I A RECORD-BREAKING REVUE. Peaches in Paris," which pays a visit to the Borough Theatre on Monday next, ii a revue which has won golden opinions throughout the country. This revue has played the biggest theatres in England and Wales and is an enter- tainment guaranteed to drive dull care away. It is beautifully dressed and staged and played with a wonderful array of artistes, including Mr. Dan Noel, a comedian who became famous on the battlefields of France and Belgium by the way i:1 "which he made the troops laugh amidst the horrors of war. Mr. Noel has appeared before many high personages, including the Prince of Wales, the King of the Belgians, the Duke of Connaught, Sir Douglas Haig, Marshal Foch, etc. Miss Daphne Jay, who is a come- dienne of rare ability, will soon dance and sing her way into the hearts of the people of Aber- gavenny. Mr. Stanley Eggleston, who is a silver medallist for elocution, recites and entertains in a verv versatile manner, whilst Mr. Darry C. Telford is verily a dancing wonder. Others in the cast are Gladys Freebarn, dansfuse, Minnie May, Mabel Higgs (the Australian vocalist), Evan Holland (basso), and Sadie Elliott (mezzo). Specialites are introduced by The Dellarosa Girls and The Petite Peaci-.es," a wonderful troupe of child vocalists and dancers. troii p c of c ,Iiil(l voc??lists alic, (laiicers.

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1st Vol. Batt. Monmouthshire Regt. I ABERGAVENNY DETACHMENT. I All >yC.O s and Men ot the above uetaenment, who have passed as efficient, and have handed in all equipment and stores, are entitled to receive a Certificate conveying the personal thanks of His Majesty the King, and signed by the Secretary of State for War, for services rendered, and can receive the same by calling in person at the Recruiting Office, Drill Hall, Abergavenny, any day between the hours of 11 a.m. and i p.m.. Non-efficients and other enrolled men can receive their official discharge at the same times and place. Note.-Any man who has not obtained his uniform, other than great coat, on re-issue, can do so bv applying to Caretaker, Drill Hall. F. P. J. HANBURY, Captam, R.O. 24th Sub-Area, Recruiting Office, Western Command. Drill Hall, Oct. I. 1919. )

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. I ABERGAVENNY PARK RANGERS v. ROGERSTONE. I Abergavenny Park Rangers oil baturaay entertained Rogerstene, the match being a Mon- mouthshire Senior League fixture. There was a good attendance. Rogerstone aggressed at the outset and Reynolds cleared danger. Jackson ran through for the Rangers but was ruled offside, and later Didcot missed a good opportunity. Rogerstone had to concede a corner from further pressure, but this did not materialise. Play being taken to the other end. Miles cleared a simple shot from the Rogerstone left. The visitors' front line got going well on several occasions, but the home defence held good, Percy Fraser stopping more than one dangerous rush. The Rangers re- taliated and secured a corner, but the Roger- stone goal was never in danger. The Rogerstone forwards came again and Fyfe nearly got through, but Wiustone robbed him. Once again play was transferred and W. Didcot put across an excellent centre, which was not taken ad- vantage of. A corner followed soon afterwards, but without result. Even play ensued for a time and during a short aggression the Roger- stone outside left shot on top of the net, white a minute later Fyfe skimmed the bar. A nice bit of passing among the Rogerstone forwards tested the home defence, who, however, managed to keep their goal intact. A little before the interval Beddoes scored with a fine shot from the left, and the visitors continued dangerous up to half-time, when the score was :-Rogo:-rstone, I goal Abergavenny, o. Rogerstone gave the home defence a lively time after the resumption and eventually Fyfe scored. Quite a number of shots followed another rush to the Rangers' goal and the home goalie and backs were hard pressed. Occasion- ally the home forwards relieved the pressure by an incursion into their opponents' half, but their movements broke down before they were dangerous. Eventually the Rangers got close in and Jenkins rushed the ball through. After this success the Rangers played up better and Willcox hit the bar. Rogerstone returned and Beddoes headed through. Coming again, Fyfe lowered the goal once more. Towards the close the Rangers played up again and Jenkins, taking advantage of an excellent centre by Didcot, sent the ball into the net. Final score 'Ol I s Rogerstone 4 goals Abergavenny Park Rangers. 2 COMMENTS. I Rogerstone were evidently too classy for the Rangers, and it was that extra bit of finish which gave them the victory. At one time in the first half the Rangers seemed to be a good match for their opponents and play was of a fairly even character, but this was only temporary. The superiority of Rogerstone was especially demon- strated in the second half, and in the early stages particularly they were all over their opponents. The Rangers' forwards might well take a lesson in the art of combination from the Rogerstone front line. Judicious passing not only means successful attacks, but it relieves the pressure on the backs and prevents them being unduly worn down bv continuous exertion. The home forwards not only lacked cohesion, but there was not much individuality among them and there was scarcely a shot put in which looked dangerou was scarcely a shot put in which looked dangerous. They have certainly played better. Fraser was the outstanding figure of a hard- worked defence, and he baulked the Rogerstone attack on many occasions, and he received some useful support at times from Willcox and Francis. v While it could not be said that the backs were weak, they were not as sound as is necessary to the winning of league matches. Miles had a good deal to do in goal and he made some excellent saves. With such sure shooting to deal with he acquitted himself very well and could not be blamed for the defeat of the Rangers. 4,

CRICK HOWELL. I FooTBALiv.—It is many years since three Crickhowell teams were engaged in matches on the same Saturday, yet on the nth inst. the Seniors played Govilon, the Reserves were at Llangattock, and Porthmawr Rangers met Abergavenny Grammar School Reserves on the Crickhowell ground. At Govilon, Crickhowell accomplished their best performance this season, winning bv a goal, scored by I?ongman, who played a fine game at back. The half-back line was again uncertain and evidently requires strengthening. Of the forwards Parsons and W. Gray (captain) were the pick, while Beavis was useful. The win ought to do the Crickhowell team a lot of good. The Reserves went to Llan- gattock, and although without one or two men, played a good game, losing by the odd goal in five. Bailey and Ivor Huxley did not turn out. Geo. Rowland scored the first goal for Crick- howell, 'and Arthur King equalised, the goal- keeper having the mortification of seeing the ball slowly trickle over the line. Harold Powell shot a fine goal for Llangattock and one of the home forwards added a third. Ivor Jones scored for Crickhowell, who were defeated 3-2. The game between Porthmawr Rangers and the Grammar School was well contested and there was-little difference between the rival elevens, E. Jones headed in a smart goal for the Crick- howell lads and Evans, a Glangrwyney boy, equalised for Abergavenny. Mr. W. Da vies, the old Crickhowell goalkeeper, refereed a pleasant game. +