Abergavenny Chronicle

Abergavenny Police Court. We-dnesday.-Before Col. R. H. Mansel (m tne chair), the Mayor (Alderman Z. Wheatley), Mr. W. L. Thomas, and Mr. Benjamin Price. Not Time Enough. George Breakwell, labourer, ot Abergavenny, was summoned for stealing a quantity Qf wood, value is., the property of W. G. Harris, of Llwyndu, on the 31st July, and also with assaulting the complainant on the same date. Defendant said he had only had the summons the previous evening, and asked for a week's adjournment, as he wished to call witnesses. Complainant offered no objection, and the application was granted. Absentees. Pte. John Madden and Pte. Bryant Fury were charged with being absentees from the 19th Pioneer Battalion of the Welsh Regiment at Colwyn Bay. P.-Sergt. Prosser said that, in company with P.-Sergt. Spendlove, he saw the two defendants in Tudor-street the previous evening, and brought them to the Police Station. Prisoners were remanded to await an escort. BOROUGH SESSIONS.-The Mayor in the chair. Obscured the Number. 4 George Young, of the Cambrian HQtel) tuaen- avon, was summoned for driving a motor- -cycle with the index number obscured, and also with failing to produce his licence when requested to do so on the 24th July. P.-C. Calder said that at 10.55 a.m. on the 24th July he was on duty between the bottom -of Tudor-street and the Steam Laundry, when a motor bicycle passed him, with a side-car attached, the number on the index plate being DW863. There were three passengers, and the tail of one's coat was covering the index plate. Witness shouted to the driver to stop, and he did so. Witness pointed out that the index plate was obscured, and asked what was the good of it. Witness said he was sorry, and told the man to be careful not to cover the plate. Witness then asked defendant for his licence. Defendant searched his pockets and said that -he was sorry he had not got it, but it was the first time ke had left it at home. In dismissing tke case on payment of costs, the Mayor said he hoped it would be a lesson to motor cyclists, and he would like to emphasise the fact that people riding postilion fashion on motor cycles should be careful not to obscure the index plate. A Craving for Whisky. I Samuel Ernest Kaltenbach, a native of Neath, was charged with stealing a bottle of whisky, value 4s., the property of Mrs. Morgan, of the Butchers' Arms, Goi ilon, on July 30th. Prisoner pleaded guily and said he was a little under the influence of drink when he took it. He would not do it now for £50. He had been in business all his lifetime until 12 months ago, but he had been unfortunate. Mrs. Morgan said she had left the bar for a few minutes, and on returning- noticed a foot- mark on the seat. She looked round the shelveg, and missed the bottle of whisky. Prisoner must have got on the counter to reach it. P.-C. Oliver said he got a description of prisoner being seen in the district, and traced him to Abergavenny, arresting him in Victoria- street. Witness told him he was suspected of stealing the whisky, and he made a voluntary statement to the effect that he was elevated the night' before and in the morning he was craving for whisky. He went into the house and took the bottle, and drunk it in town. Witness recovered the empty bottle. Prisoner was drunk. Supt. Davies said that prisoner had been con- victed of drunkenness at Neath, and had had 21 days' imprisonment for stealing a bottle of brandy. Prisoner I am willing to join -the Army, if you will pardon me. Prisoner was sentenced to six weeks' hard labour. A Boy's Prank. I A 13-year-old boy was summoaed for stealing a bicycle, value £ 6, the property of Mary Lloyd, on the 30th July. Mr. C. C. Heywood appeared for the prisoner, who said he meant to have a ride on the bicycle and to-take it back. Kenneth Edward Iloyd, son of Dr. T. E. Lloyd, said that on Friday morning he went to the hospital on the bicycle with a message for his father. When he came out, about a quarter of an hour later, the bicycle w?s gone. He had placed it just outside the hospital gates. P.-C. Baker said he made inquiries, and later saw another boy riding the bicycle in Baker- street. He afterwards saw the defendant and asked him where he got the bicycle from, and he replied From outside the Cottage Hospital. I found it there, but I did not mean to steal it." ,The boys were riding the bicycle about the town Mr. Heywood They were riding it round by the Police Station ? Witness The one boy was. Mr. Heywood, for the defence, said that the defendant took the bicycle simply as a prank. He rode it openly by the Police Station, and he was sorry for having taken it. He was a clever boy and had just been awarded a minor bursary by the Monmouthshire Education Committee. He was a patrol leader of the Scouts and had been entrusted with- money by his superior officer. He had always done his duty, and was looked upon in the troop as one of the best and most trustworthy of the boys. The Bench did not hear any evidence for the defence, and the Mayor, in dismissing the case on payment # costs, said he was very sorry to see the boy in that position. He hoped it would be a lesson to him and that he would be man -enough to shun temptation in the future.

The Late Rev. Thos. Bowen. FUNERAL AT ABERGAVENNY. » The funeral of the late Rev. Thos. Bowen, "formerly pastor of the Castle-street Congrega- tional Church, took place on Monday amid every sign of mourning. The body had been con- veyed from Kingsbridge, South Devon, and arrived by the 8 o'clock train in the morning at Abergavenny G.W.R. Station, where the deacons and a few friends were waiting and formed a cortege. The coffin was conveyed to the Con- gregational Church, where it reposed till the afternoon, when a funeral service was held. 'There was a large attendance, and the service was conducted by the Rev. E. Walrond Skinner, of Newport. The address was delivered by the Rev. Thos. Richards, of the Tabernacle, New- port, and prayer was offered by the Rev. J. P. Millward (Presbyterian Church). A telegram of sympathy and regret for absence was received from the Pastor of the Castle-street Church, the Rev. Yorwerth Davies, who was in North Wales and was preaching at Menai Bridge on Sunday. The organist, Mrs. Riddick, played 0 Rest in the Lord" as the opening voluntary, and the Dead March was played at the close, the congregation standing. The interment took place at the New Cemetery, the burial ceremony being conducted by the Rev. E. Walroml Skinner. The chief mourners present were Mrs. Bowen (widow), Mr. S. G. Brace, London (brother-in- law), Mr. T. Brace and Miss Brace (Monmouth), Alderman and Mrs. Hughes (Monmouth), Miss Haines (Abergavenny), Mr. Roger Price (Cardiff), Rev. Williams (Llanvapley). A large number of floral tributes were received as follows :—Anchor, Widow (" From his own devoted Alice ") Kingsbridge Church (" To a beloved pastor from a beloved people ") Pastor, Deacons and Members of the Castle- street Church, Abergavenny; Mrs. Bowen's Bible Class, Kingsbridge; Sunday School, Kingsbridge cushion, Mr. and Mrs. Peake, Abergavenny sheaf, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Balkwill, Kingsbridge bunch of flowers, Mrs. Frank Adams, Kingsbridge wreaths, Mrs. Lawson, Abergavenny; Dr. and Mrs. T. E. Lloyd, Abergavenny Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and family, Kingsbridge Members of the Free Church Council, Kingsbridge; Miss Pitts, Launceston; Miss Martin, Launcston; Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Brace, London Edie and Phyllis, London; Rev. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Harrhy. There will be a memorial service at the Con- 1 gregational Church on Sunday evening, at 6.30, at which the preacher will be the Rev. John Rees, of Abercarn.

Monmouthshire Volunteer Training Corps. ABERGAVENNY COMPANY. Orders for Week Ending August 14th, 1915 :— Monday, August 9-Platoon and Company drill, in Butter Market, at 7.30 p.m. Thursday, August 12-Route March to Nantoer. Parade in Butter Market at 6.30 p.m. sharp, when all members are requested to attend. The Class for Commlinication Drill will be held on Wednesday, August IItha in Drill Hall, at 8 p.m. at 8 p.m. Bv order. E. B. HERBERT, Lieut.-Coi., I Commandant.

 Brynmawr Minister's Address. The Rev. D. J. Jones, M.A., the newly- appointed pastor of Libanus C.M. Church, Brynmawr, preached an effective sermon on the occasion of the visit to Libanus on Sunday morning of the recently formed Volunteer Company under -the command of Mr. Evan Williams, J.P. Preaching to a large congregation, the reverend gentleman said great changes were taking place in all phases of the national life, but it was very difficult to overcome our deep-rooted prejudices, so long established by the tyranny of custom, to appear as truth. We needed the clarifying vision of a great faith. A new interpretation had been given to service, and men were trying to help each other. It was this spirit which was going to make them a strong people. A ministry of serving others was established by Christ, and we were coyiing to recognise its greatness in the 20th century. The singing was of a hearty nature, and the Russian National Anthem was well rendered. The Rev. D. J. Jones has served with the Y.M.C.A. at military centres in this country, and in France. He has come into close contact with our soldiers and enjoyed a good deal of popularity for his clear and outspoken speaking.

CWMYOY. DEDICATION SERVICE.—A very large congre- gation assembled on Sunday morning in the Parish Church at the dedication service to the memory of the late Rev. Plaskitt Charles Lewis of a beautiful new lectern, by the Rev. Thomas Williams, the newly appointed Vicar. The late lamented Vicar was called away from this life in December, and his parishioners immediately took steps to raise funds for the purpose of erecting some memorial in his church. Mr. Hall acted as the chairman of committee, and Mr. Powell as the treasurer. They collected over /25, and after careful consideration, they decided to present the church with a lectern. and they are to be heartily congratulated on their choice. The lectern is a most beautiful specimen of the carved oak eagle class, and as beautiful an object of its kind as can be found in any of our country churches. After the dedication, the new Vicar, in his address, spoke of the pleasure it gave him to take part in that service, which was a witness of the love that existed between the. parishioners and their late Vicar. He said that-Mrs. Lewis was so attached to the parish that it was her intention to give an annual tea to the youth of the parish, and that it would "be a great and sincere pleasure to his wife and himself to be present as guests. The association of the family of the late Rev. Plaskitt Charles Lewis with the parishes of Cwmyoy and Llanthony and the district Church of Capel-y-ffin has extended over many years, and the morning service in the old church last Sunday brought the long connection to a close. It will long be remembered by the parishioners; There were also well-attended services in Llan- thony Parish Church and the Church of Capel-y- ffin to recognise the incoming of the new Vicar.

r Crickhowell Board of Guardians. Mr. Gwilym C. James presided at the fort- nightly meeting of this Board on Tuesday after- noon at the Town Hall, Crickhowell, when there were present: Messrs. W. G. James, Wm. Rosser, F. W. Prole, Joseph Williams, W. G. Watkins, Thos. Jones, T. L. Jones, C. F. Cox, Evan Williams, A. J. Thomas and David Thomas. I THE LATE MR. THOMAS WIWAMS. I Before the commencement of the business, the Chairman made sympathetic reference to the death of the late Mr. Thomas Williams, who had been a member of the Board for some years. The town of Crickhowell and the Board would miss him. Mr. Williams always paid attention to his work. He proposed a vote of condolencfe with the family in their bereavement. This was carried by the members standing, and the Clerk was instructed to communicate with Mrs. Williams. RELIEVING oFFICER'sIsALARv. A letter was read from the Local Government Board sanctioning an increase of £5 a year m the salary of Mr. D. W. Bevan, relieving officer for the Lower District. The annual salary is now f 75 a year. PORTER. A number of applications for the post of porter at the workhouse were read, and it was decided to interview one of the applicants. Mr. W. G. James said it was quite time to fill the post. It was a great strain upon the Master to perform the duties in addition to those of his own office. M.

Intercession Service at Crickhowell. I A service of intercession was held in th. Market-square, Crickhowell, on Wednesday evening, in the presence of a large number of people. The Crickhowell Church choir and choristers from other churches in the district, and the Revs. H. P. Somerset, M.A., (Rector of Crickhowell), W. Arvon Davies (Rector of Cwmdu), J. O. Evans (Vicar of Tretower), T. W. Lewis (Rector of Llanbedr), J. Phillips (Curate, of Llangenny), and John Simon, B.A. (Vicar of Brynmawr), marched in procession to the Memorial Fountain, where a number of well- known hymns, including 0 God our help in ages past," 0 God of Love, 0 King of Peace," Lead Kindly Light," and Holy Father in Thy mercy," were rendered. Prayers were recited by the Revs. J. Owen Evans and H." P. Somerset. m- The Rev. John Simon, B.A., Vicar of Bryn- mawr, in an interesting address related the incidents which led up to the war, the greatest and most terrible in history. Britain's inter- vention in it wa justified by every sacred instinct of our nature. We were figkting for liberty, righteousness, and to save the soul of Europe we were in the war as defenders of the weak and oppressed. Our country had a great deal to be thankful for and to be proud of. We were proud of the loyalty displayed; proud of o? sailors in their long and lonely vigilproud rur soldiers in their gallant and long sustained fight; and proud of the admiration which we had won by our stand with our Allies for freedom. It was indeed a holy war. After passing in review the great events of the past year, Mr. Simon said the end was not in sight, and fortitude and faith were necessary to meet the trials which beset us. What were we to do ? Work and pray everyone had a duty to perform, and let us make haste. Prayer should be unceasing, and might God speed the day when German agression and brutality should be finally over- thrown. The National Anthem was sung at the close.

I CRICKHOWELL. OUR MEN-AT-ARMS.—Col. A. Solly-Flood, D.S.O., commanding the 4th Dragoon' Guards, is home for a few days from the trenches. Pte. George Evans, 1St S.W.B, returned to the front on Wednesday. TEA.—The annual tea in connection with Danucastell C.M. Church Sunday School, was held at Penprisk, near Crickhowell, on Friday afternoon, and despite the showery weather was a success. Sports were provided for the children. The arrangements were carried out by Mr. J. Chas. Townsend, who was thanked for his services. MEETING. — Mrs. Drummond addressed a meeting in the Market-square, Crickhowell, on Thursday morning, in connection with the war. She appealed for recruits, and said women could do a great deal to release men for the colours. Referring to the atrocities in Belgium, she asked what would be the fate of Englishwomen if the Hun overran our fair country. They did not want men to work and women to weep, but men to fight and women to work. At the conclusion of the meeting a, large number of copies of the Suffragette were disposed of. IN HOSPITAL.—Amongst the wounded in Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Hants., is Pte. E. H. G. Walwyn-Trumper, 5th Ser. K.S.L.I., youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Walwyn-Trumper, Glanwyske, Crickhowell. Pte. E. H. G. Walwyn- Trumper joined Kitchener's Army at the out- break of the war, and on July 13th, with three others, was helping to carry a wounded comrade to the dressing station when he was badly wounded by shrapnel in the left arm. We are pleased to hear that he is making very satis- factory progress, and in his letters home speaks most highly of the care and attention he has received both in France and at the home hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Trumper's eldest son is also in France. +

LLANGATTOCK, CRICKHOWELL. I LORD GLANUSK'S HYMN.—Lord Glanusk, commanding the 1st Brecknocks at Aden, has written a hymn, and it was sung at Llangattock Church on Sunday. DEPARTURE OF THE RECTOR.—The Rev. R. M. Cole-Hamilton, Rector of Llangattock, who has been appointed Chaplain to H.M. Forces, has left Llangattock to take up his new duties. A ToTic.H WARRIOR.-Pte. George Evans, husband of Mrs. Evans, Swan Inn, Llangattock, and son of Mr. Geo. Evans, Llangattock, a respected employee on the Glanusk Estate, is home on a week's well-earned furlough from the front. Pte. Evans, who is attached to the 1st S.W.B., has been at the front since the com- mencement of the war, and was in the historic retreat from Mons and the battles of the Marne, Aisne River and Ypres. He was wounded in one of the fights and was sent to a hospital at the base, but recovered and was soon back again in the fighting line. He has been in some severe fighting, including a number of bayonet charges. The historic old regiment has suffered much, and a very thin red line remains of the men Evahs went out with from England.

A FIGHT WITH THE TURKS. I Pte. R. Jones, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Standard-street, Crickhowell, who is attached to C Company, 1st Brecknocks, in a letter to his aunt, Mrs. Thomas, Llangattock, gives some interesting particulars of the fight with the Turks near Aden, in the early part of July. He said they had rather a hard time of it. They marched across the desert at 3 o'clock in the moming-a 17 miles march-to meet the Turks. The sun was very hot during the day, and a lot fell out; some died on the way from the heat, and even camels were dying. Some of the men got within half a mile of the Turks on the Sunday (4th July) afternoon, and he arrived there about 5 p.m. He had not been there long before they had to fight, and they were fighting nearly all night. Early in the morning they had to retire on Aden the Turks were in very strong force and it was no good to try and hold them back. There were a lot of native soldiers with the British, and they stuck it well. fie thinks our chaps have accounted for a 'few of the Turks. There was only one man wounded in his company, and' he was hit in the leg with a piece of shrapnel, but is now getting all right. Bert Plevvy is missing, and he had not been heard of since the force started to retreat; he used to work at Danypark. The boys stuck it well, and he felt m splendid condition.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. DEATHS. KHAED IN ACTION. FITZPATRICK.—On 19th May, at Frezenberg, Norbert Fitzpatrick, aged 20 years. Killed in action. IN MEMORIAM. In Loving Memory of my dear husband, James Jones, Little Cefn Coed, Llanellen, who died August 3rd, 1912. Three years have passed since that sad day When one we loved was taken away. (From his ever-loving Wife).

I ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. I Mrs. Thomas Bowen desires to return her I most grateful thanks to all friends for their loving sympathy and the beautiful floral tributes ni her recent sad bereavement.

GERMAN REPORT OF THE FALL OF WARSAW. ■ Warsaw has at length fallen, according to German official reports. The world had been prepared for this news, and the surprise is that the Polish capital was not occupied a week ago. The city was entered yesterday morning by the army of Prince Leopold of Bavaria, the Russian rearguard offering a stubborn resistance. The Petrograd official report, received in the early hours of yesterday morning, stated that in accordance with orders the Russian troops withdrew from the Blonie-Nadarzyn line, the movement being carried out unhindered by the enemy. The city and its fortresses were prob- ably evacuated in accordance with the same superb strategy which has kept the Russian Armies intact in the face of attacks unparalleled in all military history. North of Warsaw the German forces, which have crossed the Narew, are hammering their way through along the Lomza-Ostrow-Wyskow and the Ostrow-Rozan roads, meeting desperate resistance, and capturing (according to yester- day's German official report) close on 4,000 prisoners. A tribute is paid to the brave stand made by the Russians. RUSSIAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. I Petrograd, Friday, 12.2 a.m.—An official communique just issued says in view of the con- ditions of the general situation our troops west of Warsaw received orders to fall back to the right of the Vistula. According to reports re- ceived this order was carried out, and troops which were covering Warsaw retired at five o'clock on the morning of August 5th without being attacked by the enemy towards the new front assigned to them. They blew up behind them all the bridges of the Vistula.—Press Association. -,i Mo. ♦ —

Garden Fete at Abergavenny. I f RED CROSS FUND EFFORT. I The local branch of the Red Cross Society arranged a garden fete on Thursday in aid of their funds, and Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Ty-llwyd, very kindly placed their house and their charm- ing grounds at the entire disposal of the pro- moters. Unfortunately the wretched weather militated against the full enjoyment of the function, but there were a large number present, and under the circumstances the event may be considered a great success. The general arrange- ments were made by he joint secretaries, Mrs. Corfield and Miss Owen, who were assisted by a number of other ladies. The extensive lawn was given over to games, which had been organised by Mrs. Gibbs, and prizes were given for com- petitions in connection with each of them. There was quite a variety of games on which to exercise skill, and the most popular were the dog and discs, bean bags, houpla, and golfing games. Teas were excellently served in various looms, and the ladies in charge were Miss Owen, Mrs. Bishop, and Mrs. J. H. Gilbert Harris, who had the assistance of a number of lady helpers. A cake competition was arranged by Mrs. Townsend and Miss Hanrette, and the cakes sent in for competition were sold on behalf of the fund. Mrs. R. W. Powell won the prize for the cake, and Miss J. Findlay the prize for the sponge, while a special prize for the best tecorated cake was awarded to Mrs. A. Jackson. Ars. Heywood, Mrs. Prichard and Mrs. Lane lad charge of the ices and lemonade, etc., and a ine art gallery was in charge of Master Collis lishop and Master F. Facev, while Mrs. Corfield presided over a china stall. The band of the ffid Monmouthshire Battalion, by permission of Col. H. D. Griffiths, were present, and played admirable selections, and there was plenty to efltertain and amuse throughout the day. Mrs. Hobbs arranged a series of concerts which were liuch appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed, Mr. John Owen acting as conductor. The accom- panists and soloists were Mrs. Barrett, Mr. J. R. Fosser, Mr. Hugh Cole, and Mr. Mather- J ackson. The singers were Miss Gladys Mather-Jackson, IViss Seargeant, Miss Gwen Morgan, Miss Ger- tfude Morgan, Mr. W. R. Carr, Mr. Hobbs, Mr. L R. Evans, and Pte. Morgan, of the R.A.M.C., "hile Mr. Hobbs and Mr. John Owen gave rtcitations. A duologue performed by Miss Hanrette and Miss Gladys Jones caused much amusement, and was given twice. The decor- ations and illuminations were admirably carried ott by Mr. Hanbury and Mr. Johns (Merthyr- rcad). The Committee wish to thank, all those who kindly contributed cakes, prizes, and money.

♦ Capt. Walbeoffe Wilson Killed.—News has been received unofficially at Abergavenny that Capt. Walbeoffe Wilson has been killed in action. Capt. Wilson, who comes from an old Llanellen family, and took a keen interest in the Scouts stid Girl Guides, went to the front qui-, recently, aud had, it is stated, only been in the trenches about an hour before he was shot. Hospital for Disabled Soldiers and Sailors.-The Son. Mrs. Herbert has received a letter from a Member of the committee of the Hospital for Disabled Soldiers and Sailors at Roehampton Souse, telling her that there are already two disabled Monmouthshire Engineers in the Sospital. Victoria Cottage Hospital.-The Committee peg to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of £1 is. from the Vicar and Churchwardens of 1,1 antilio Pertholey Parish Church, per the Hon. Treasurer. Also of the following gifts during fuly, per the Matron :—Flowers, Lady Herbert jColdbrook) Mrs. Barnett-Barker, Mrs. A. R. Williams, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. T. E. Lloyd, Mrs. Bews, Mrs. Crawshay, Mrs. Morrall, Miss May Davis, The Presbyterian Church flowers and plants, St. Mary's Church, per Mrs. Matthew vegetables, Mrs. Crawshay, Mrs. Lemmon, Mrs. S. R. Young, Mrs. Barnett-Barker, Mrs. Duck, Miss Parnell Jones, Mrs. T. E. Lloyd fruit, Mrs. Attwood-Mathews, Mrs. Lascelles, Mrs. Salter (Lyndhurst), Mrs. Hiley, Mr. Hamer (late patient) rabbits, Mrs. Attwood-Mathews; butter, Mrs. Phillips eggs, Mrs. Foster jar preserve, Mrs. Attwood-Mathews buns, Mr. Watkins (baker) books and doll, Miss Evans, The Firs papers, Mrs. S. R. Young, The County Club Miss Matthews (Raglan-terrace) Daily Telegraph," The Editor papers and magazines, Mrs. Geo. Beynon Jones, Rev. Basil Jones bed table, Mrs. Attwood-Mathews. ..&.

USK FARMERS' JUMBLE SALE. I To the Editor of the Abergavenny Chronicle." I DEAR SIR,—We shall be glad if you will allow us through the medium of your columns to thank all those who assisted the Usk Branch of the National Farmers' Union in connection wi £ h the recent successful jumble sale. It will, we are sure, be as great a pleasure to them, as it is to ourselves, to know that the magnificent sum of £460 was raised for various war funds. This result could not have been attained without the self-sacrificing assistance of a large number of friends. We should like to publicly express the thanks of the conunittee to Mrs. Percy Radcliffe, Twyn Bell, Usk, for so kindly opening the sale" to the Usk Urban District Council for allowing us the free use of the Market; to the auctioneers, Mr. J. H. Rennie and Mr. Hy. Williams, of Messrs. Newland, Hunt and Williams; to Mrs. and Mr. W. Kendrick, of the Three Salmons Hotel, for kindly undertaking the refreshment tent and giving to the funds the whole of the profits; to the Misses McClew and Sweet, who rendered them valuable assistance to Mr. R. A. Rogers for doing the whole of the bill-posting free of charge to Mr. J. Morgan, The Pwll, for his foretHbught in recruiting the services of his dog, which collected so well; to Mr. Purvis for kindly taking charge of the sheep-weighing competition and before concluding, we must mention Mr. Craven Jones, and the conductor and members of the Little Mill Reformatory Band, who did so much to make the day a pleasant one. To all others who helped by sending in gifts in cash and kind we also extend our very best thanks. We are, yours faithfully, I S. T. GRIFFIN (Chairman), H. R. EDWARDS (Local Secretary), W. HOMFRAY DAVIES, (County Sec). July 29, 1915. j

•W W oo l len Man-i factLirers, PURE WOOL ONLY AT HILL PRICES. Reg. Trade Mark. ANY LENGTH CUT. SENT CMMGE PAMD. Sent post free on approval, to any lady or gentkman. t Se%l n5f All-wool Manufactures, comprising:- I !MOTCHTWKM ISsummes TROUSERINGS !OWMCO*T)MM VESTMGS FLANNELS SHIRTINGS DRESSES MXTLEOLOTM I no" < BLAOSKER,=SMMMNOI Mtrmxe ifMM. u I BEBNt?S I WU H7wtl?b _LA AGENCIES-JW Own woof made up into any kind of I mooflan goods and Coiquboun'a pat- tarat. Writa for partieu/ara now. Fu'n or spare time agents (either aea) ap- pointed geu r us commissialkl WHY WASTE MONEY Wice ftr a Belamter. Beforo busing a Separator havo a Lo on Free TriaL Has secured Two of the HIGHEST Awards in Europe. IT HAS THE LARGEST SALE IN GREAT BRITAIN. Gh-v ran teed 10 Years. One Month's Free Tria!. «!■ b 15 Gallons peza hour £ 3 9 0 'ES   N B. 1 27 £5 o o 50 ? £97" Write for further particulars to Sole Proprietors No. 2 DiabolOa R. J. Follwood 8 Bland, 51-35, Bneaden St., London, N. ———————————————————-———————' '——— r~ A Special Appeal. Upon the occasion of the com pletion of the first year of this gigantic conflict, we make a special appeal to our readers on behalf of the Soldiers and Sailors who have gone to the Front from our own district. We know that very many excellent funds have been generously assisted from this locality, but, after all, Charity begins at home," and the men whose names we have so proudly inscribed on our Rolls of Honour are entitled to our first consideration. There is no way in which we can contribute so much to their comfort and happiness as by keeping them liberally supplied with Tobacco and Cigarettes, and our Tobacco Fund has been organised especially for this purpose. We have undertaken the work as a patriotic duty every penny subscribed is devoted to the purchase of 4t smokes nothing is deducted for expenses. I In other, districts the mew have con- J,,i ot l iei-. c i ls,llrlcts the "e-,a d lll-l O ll".Cii con- tributed liberally with their cheques; factories and workshops ate making weekly collections. We are anxious that our own brave, tellows shall be as well supplied as those from1 other parts. Will you help make next week's a record collection ? Help us to send at least one packet of Tobacco and Cigarettes to every man from this neighbour- hood that wears khaki, whether he is fighting in Flanders or the Dardanelles." Please address :-&6 Tobacco Fund," "Abergavenny Chronicle," ABERGAVENNY.

TOBACCO FUND. u ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. 4 The following acknowledgments nave oeen received Received. Thank you! Tommy does enjoy his smoke.-E. G. JAMES, Lieut. & Adjt., ist Batt., King's Shropshire Infantry, British Expeditionary Force, 31st July, 1915." I Dear Sir,-It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge the gifts of cigarettes you have been so kind as to send us. Words cannot ex- press the deep appreciation felt by the men. May I, on behalf of the men, endeavour to thank you for your kindness, and wish that it may con- tinue.—I am, Sir, yours sincerely, A. FRY, Lieut. and Quarter Master (for O.C. Mon. Regt.)" KEEPS THE SPIRITS UP. I Dear Sir,—I am now taking the opportunity of thanking you and your readers for their kindness in forwarding me those fags' out of the Tobacco Fund. When we are in the trenches they come in all right as a nerve tonic, and seem to keep your spirits up when in difficulties we feel quite lost without them. We get an issue about twice a week, but we soon finish them off. I am at present in the Dardanelles, fighting against the Turks. My Regiment was in the landing on the 25th of April, so you may guess we have had it pretty stiff. Well, one thing about it, I am still going strong, Well, I inust now dry up, trusting you will find room in your valuable paper to insert this note.—I remain yours obediently, No. 10220 Pte. E. JONES, A Coy., 2nd S.W.B., Mediterranean Expedition- ary Force, 23rd July, 1915." Already acknowledged 3 This week 1 12 4 7 118. 4d.: Employees of Messrs. J. G. Thomas and Sons, per Mr. J. Jackson. 10S. Mrs. Chas. Baker (32nd and 33rd con- • tribution). 5s. Mrs. Lawrence Baker. 2s. Mr. J. White. Is. Percy Alderton Mr. Criddle Khaki. 6d. Nurse Hall; Mr. A. Perrott. ▲

LLANTHEWY RHYDDERCH. I DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT.—It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Price, Lower Mount Pleasant, Llanthewy Rhytherch, which took place on Thursday, July 29th. Deceased, who was in her 80th year, had throughout her life been I blessed with good health, and retained her faculties to the last. A strong woman, firm and resolute of character, she had reared up a large family in the love and fear of God. She belonged to a generation which is fast disappearing-a generation which aimed at serving its Maker in an honest and unostentatious manner. Her life had been quiet, but none the less useful; simple and yet glorious. To such women does the nation owe its sons of industry, to such lives are we indebted for our prosperity and our achievements as a nation. The funeral took place on Monday last, at Llanthewy Rhytherch Baptist Chapel, where the deceased had been a member for many years. The service at the house and at the chapel were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Rees, Govilon, formerly Baptist minister at Llanthewy, and for many years the deceased lady's pastor. It was her especial wish for Mr. Rees to officiate at her burial, and in a few well-chosen words he paid a tribute to the deceased, which could not have failed to comfort and strengthen the mourners. In spite of the heavy downpour a large number attended as a final token of respect, and many beautiful wreaths were received from relatives and friends. The' mourners included Messrs. James and William Price (sons), Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams (daughter and son-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Charles Price (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. W. Lewis (daughter and son-in-law), and Mr. and Mrs. T. Thomas (daughter and son-in-law), as well as nephews and nieces, and grandsons and granddaughters of the deceased. Wreaths 1 were sent by J ames and M. Price and family Charlie, Martha, and Annie, in loving memory of. dear mother J. and M. Williams and family Wm. and M. Lewis and family Will and Victor Lill and T. Thomas Gladys, in loving memory of dear grandmother Florrie, a tribute of sincere sympathy Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tayler, Griffithstown Mr. and. Mrs. J. Traves, Griffithstown Mr., and Mrs. J. Boyt, and Mrs. Alexander.

BOROUGH THEATRE. I "THE GIRL IN THE TAXI." "The Girl in the Taxi," which had a remarkable run in London at the Lyric and Garrick Theatres, will be played at the Borough Theatre on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next, at 7.30. It is a musical comedy by Frederick Fenn and Arthur Wimperis, who have adapted it from the French, and it may be said at once that it is the brightest and most amusing production of the kind that has been seen here for a long time. Unlike most musical comedies, the Girl in the Taxi" is a crescendo of fun. As the evening progresses so the fun expands. It is musical comedy in the best sense of the term-real lilting ear-haunting music and comedy of a first- rate order. One of the happy features of the play is the artistic distribution of the characters, whereby one does not get a surfeit of one per- sonage. It has at least half a dozen, all necessary to the unfolding of the plot, the most charming of which is Suzanne, the bewitching little person, with an embarrassing string of admirers. The Company is headed by Mr. Douglas Vine and. Miss Lilian Davies, and includes Messrs. Harry Harmer, Howard Lawrence, W. G. Walford, Misses Henderson and Elliot, others of repute, and a full chorus of pretty girls with real voices. The full Borough Theatre Orchestra will oe directed by Miss Grace Roche, the musical directress. It is interesting to note that this engagement has been made in order to spare another man for the front. Another feature is that all the male members of the Company have served in his Majesty's forces. The Company is headed by Mr. Douglas Vine, who is playing Hubert, the part he played with, such great success in the original productions of The Girl in the Taxi at the Lyric and Garrick Theatres, London. The cast also in- cludes the beautiful Welsh actress, Miss Lilian. Davies, who made such a success at the London. Hippodrome. "THE HEADMASTER." On Thursday and Friday at 7.30, and on Saturday at 6.20 and 8.40, Mr. Dudley Stuart will present his principle London Company in the great West-end success The Headmaster," which had such a successful run at The Play- house, London. It is very human, delightfully fresh and humorous, and cleverly constructed. One of the authors, Mr. Edward Knoblauch, is partly responsible for that .charming play Milestones," and also the weird and interesting Kismet." As the other author, Mr. W. T. Coleby, is also a writer of distinction, so it is nt surprising that such a success is being scored with The Headmaster," which is full of delicate touches, smart dialogue, and most amusing situations. The King and Queen, together with, the Royal guests, laughed heartily when this comedy was played before them at Balmoral Castlo. Such a production appeals to the highest intelligence. Mr. Stuart is to be con- gratulated upon his Company, which is a very excellent one and includes Mr. James Harcourt, who plays the title role. Most Abergavenny theatre-goers remember with delight Cyril Maude's delightful character Grumpy," who has his prototype in the Rev. Cuthbert Sanctuary in The Headmaster." The play was produced for this tour by Mr. Charles Windermere, who appeared here as Grumpy." Seats may now be booked at Heins & Co. for both these attractions. "WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD." When Knights were Bold is, with justifi- cation, called the funniest of all farcical comedies. This mixture of aanance and irresistible humour made the house rock with laughter on Thursday night. The success of the piece depends on one character, Sir Guy de \tere. Fred Westlake has a most difficult part in following in the footsteps of James Welch, but he is really great, and the impersonation of Sir Guy de Vere and his own ancestor is a source of continual mirth. There will, no doubt, be full houses to-night and to- morrow night through the recommendations of those present last night. It is an opportunity which should not be missed on any account. I •;