The Brecon County Times Neath Gazette and General Advertiser for the Counties of Brecon Carmarthen Radnor Monmouth Glamorgan Cardigan Montgomery Hereford

TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF BRECON AND TOWN OF LLYWEL. GENTLEMEN—A Vacancy having un- expectedly occurred in the representation of your Borough, through the much lamented decease of the late Marquess Camden and the consequent elevation of your Representative to the House of Peers, I beg to announce myself as a Candidate for your Suffrages. My political principles having been recently laid before you, it is unnecessary for me now to enter into them at any length, but with reference to the impor- tant question of Parliamentary Reform, I shall be prepared to vote for a £6 rating Borough Franchise. As I stated on a former occasion I am desirous of meeting the conscientious objections of those who differ from the Established Church by tha adoption of any measure which may relieve them from the pay- ment of Church Rates. I place full reliance on the Ministry of Lord Derby as capable of conducting the affairs of this great Country with honor and success, and in the event of my being elected your Representative, you may rely on my best endeavours to promote the well-being and prosperity of your ancient Borough. I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen, Your Faithful Servant, HOWEL GWYN. Brecon, August 15th, 1866. [135. TO THE INDEPENDENT electors OF THE BOROUGH OF BRECON, AND TOWN OF LLYWEL. GENTLEMEN,-Having just completed a very careful and successful canvass, it now becomes my pleasurable duty to tender you my heart- felt thanks, for the warm and flattering reception which you have so generally and unequivocally ac- corded me; and in doing so, I cannot omit referring to the kindness I have received, even from those who differ with me. Should I enjoy the great honor of becoming your representative in Parliament (and of this I have now no doubt whatever), I shall feel it my duty at all times to further every measure which has for its object the benefit and prosperity of my constituents. I regret, in consequence of a slight indisposition, that I am most reluctantly compelled to leave for a short time, but fully intend returning among you in a few days. I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen, Your faithful and obliged servant, HOWEL GWYN. Brecon, August 22nd, 1866. [149 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF BRECKNOCK, AND TOWN OF LLYWEL. GENTLEMEN, — I have completed a most satisfactory and encouraging canvass; the result has exceeded my most sanguine expecta- tions, and leaves no doubt whatever of my ultimate success. To the Electors who have promised me their votes and support I have to tender my cordial and hearty thanks. It only remains now for the Liberal party in the Borough to stand true to their principles, and to unite together to return me as their representative in the House of Commons by a triumphant majority. I have already pledged myself to support the prin- ciples of Constitutional Reform and Progress—so necessary for the good of the country. Let me remind you it is due to Mr. Gladstone, and the Liberal party in the House of Commons, that taxation has been reduced, that employment has been given to the masses by the increased industry of the country arising from commercial treaties with foreign countries, -while the repeal of the Paper Duty has enabled the people to benefit by a cheap and whole. some literature. It is to assist in effecting further Reform in a similar direction that I now seek to enter Parliament as your representative. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, ALFRED S. CHURCHILL. Brecon, August 30th, 1866. [159 THE ANNUAL SHOW of the Defyn- nock, Llywel, and Llandilo'vane FARMERS FRIT> ^I0N wil1 take Place at DEFYNNOCK on stated*? the 14th, instead of the 12th, as Din n Society's report. Inn D^nnlb^618 may be had at the Bar of the Bull Brecon. and atJoh* Morgan's Printing Office, y order of the Committee, H. MURDOCH, Hon. Sec. THE RIGHT HONOU^I^" LQRD TRFDFGAE Has kindly consented to presi^ • REDL(?f HOWEL aw Y N, Esquire OT DUFFKYN. N.B.—The prize of £ 3 for the best Cart n- open to South Wales, and is given on condin the horse serves in the three parishes next seaso^ Defynnock, August 24th, 1866. j- BRECKNOCKSHIRE. NOTICE is Hereby Given, that the ADJOURNED GENERAL QUARTER SES- SIONS of the Peace for the County of Brecknock will be held at the SurRE HALL, m the towil of Brecknock, on TUESDAY, the TWENTY-FIFTH day of SEPTEMBER instant, at TWELVE o'clock at noon. Dated this 4th day of September, 1866. EDWARD WILLIAMS, 163] Clerk of the Peace. BRECONSHIRE FARMERS' CLUB. A Preliminary MEETING of the above Club will be held at the WELLINGTON HOTEL B«ECON, on SATURDAY, the22nd SEPTEMBER. Members are particularly requested to attend. PENRY LLOYD ) T BEES WILLIAMS ( Hon> Secs- BreeoD, August 29th, 1868. [148 Benjamin THE GROCER, JD BRECON, Has FiNc Quality TEAS, MOCHA and PLANTATION COFFEES, FRENCH CHOCOLATE, FRY'S COCOAS, CHOCOLATE, and ROCK COCOA; Epps' Homcepathic COCOA, COCOA NUTS and NIBS; SADLrns, COLM.ANS'and ARIIISTEADS' genuine MUSTARDS; an endless variety of BRUSHES; BENJAMIN'S NEW SPERM CANDLE, superseding Paraffin and Wax all kinds of ITALIAN GOODS; OPORTO, CADiz, HUNGARIAN, FRENCH, and RHENISH WINES. Dealer ih. FOREIGN CIGARS. Agent for DROITWICH Agricultural and Table SALT. [1 MILLS'S EXCHANGE HOTEL AND DINING ROOMS, JjJL BEOAD STREET, HEKEFORD, Will be found the most comfortable and economical to Commercial Gentlemen, Tradesmen, and Visitors to the City. [55 BRECON READING ROOllf AND LITERARY INSTITUTE. THE GRAND T ANNUAL FETE AND PIC-NIC, (In Aid of the Funds of the above Institution), will be held in BRECON, on the banks of the River Usk (200 yards out of the town), and commanding one of the most magnificent and picturesque views in the Principality, On THURSDAY, 13tli SEPTEMBER, 1866, Under the Distinguished Patronage and Presence of Lord Tredegar Lord Alfred S. Churchill Mrs. G. Overton, Lady Alfred Churchill Viscount Hereford H, T. Crawshay, Esq. Lady Tredegar Mrs. Powell Price Hon. Major Morgan, M.P. John Dickson, Esq. Viscountess Hereford AIrs. R. T. Crawshay Col. Church Pearce, K.H. Rev. Garnons Williams Mrs. Church Pearce Mrs. G. Williams Colonel Lindsay George Overton, Esq. Hon. Mrs. Lindsay Irs. J. Lloyd Howel Gwyn, Esq. John Lloyd, Esq. Mrs. H. Gwvn Mrs. Penry Lloyd. I'enry "Williams, Esq. Captain Penry Lloyd Mrs. Pemy Williams Hugh Powell Price, Esq. Walter de Winton, Esq. Mrs. Dickson The following Committee has been formed for carrying out the arrangements :— G. Overton, Esquire, President. John Prothoro, Esq. (Mayor) T. Frater, Esq. J. D. Perrott, Esq. Colonel Lindsey J. Caulfield, Esq. Evan Jones, Esq. David Thomas, Esq. A. Henshaw, Esq. Rev. T. B. Watkins, M.A. Captain Conwav Lloyd T. C. Perks, Esq. Gabriel Powell, Esq. John Dickson, Esq. J. C. Bulgin, Esq. J. A. Jebb, Esq., Hon. Sec. James Williams, Esq. F. Broughton, Esq. The following is a Programme of Arrangements r_1 A. 3R/ IE O- .A. T T _A_ Will take place on the NEWTON POOL (River Usk), commencing at 12 30 p.m. punctually. President of the Committee: G. OVERTON, Esq. Umpire: Rev. T. B. HOSKEN, B.A. The Committee have much pleasure in offering the sum If the Starter considers the start unsatisfactory he of FIFTY POUNDS, in the following Prizes, for shall at once recall the boats to their stations. competition, open to all England. For amateurs No race shall be awarded to any competitor or crew only. unless they shall have rowed over the whole of the Thin-skinned first. class boats will be excluded from all course. races except No. 5. No fouling whatever shall be allowed. Any boat LIST OF RACES. fouling will be considered distanced. „ A boat's own water is the straight or proper course 1* tor a Silver Cup, value £ 2 10s. from jjje station assigned to it at starting; but if, in a Plank bu.lt Whiffs or Funnies. Entrance 6s. each race> one of tw0 boats fairly takes the water 0f the N R°AT' > I • I I. I I other, by a clear lead, and they afterwards come into • Ladies Plate, value £ 5, for pair-oared boats, not contact while the leading boat remains in the water so oul rigged, n ith or without a coxswain. Entrance taken, the boat whose water has been so taken shall o 10^. each boat. „,ft » « n be deemed to have committed a foul, but if they come The Members Plate value £ 10, for four-oared into contact b the leadi boat departing from its gigs, not outraged. Entrance 20s. each boat. p course, ,he leading boat shall be deemed to 4.-The 1 own Plate, value £ 10, for pair-oared Lye committed a foul. gigs, not outngged. Entrance 20s. each boat. A boat shall be held to have a clear lead of another 5.-Ihe Railway Stakes, value £ 10, for four-oared boafc when the gtern ig clearl .Q advance of the stem boats, outngged (of any description). Entrance 0f sucb boa(. n a?*' e?G^ k°at- rpbe Umpire, when appealed to, and not before, 6—Tiie Institution Prize value £ 5 for four-oared shall decide all questions ™ to foul, or any other dis- boats not exceeding 24 feet m length. -puted noint 7.-A Scratch Race, for £ 2, for losing boats only. A claim "of foul (whic}l mnst be tendered by the 9 a°t G a^range !?roun • competitor himself, and not by any one in his behalf,) 0" uU.B a5!eJ,1 ^,rlze ~1; must be made to the Umpire previously to the man Prize of f1 f?r waik,.n? across Newton Pool fouled ui out of his enter Sre P'fewimmers 01lly allowed to The Umpire ahaU be sole judge of a boat's straight To conclude with a Duck Hunt —Prize TMrty Shillings. Every boat shall stand by its own accidents occurring N.B.—Ihe distance is about One Mile. Cards of Races, during the race containing the names of Boats and Crews, colour In the event *of a dead heat tak- place the same of dress List of Sports, Programme of Fireworks, crews shaU contend a ain or the Clw or crews and latest information, will be sold on the ground- refusing shall be adjudg|d to iiave lost the heat. I rice lxpence eac No boat shall be allowed to accompany a competing RULES AND REGULATIONS. boat for the purpose of directing its course or affording All boats to be fully described, with the names and other assistance, and the Umpire shall be at liberty to colours of the crews, and such description to be for- declare any competing boat distanced that may have warded in writing to the Secretary on or before the derived an unfair advantage thereby. 11th of September. The Committee reserve absolute The decision of the Umpire shall in all cases be power of making such alterations as from circumstances final. may appear necessary for the better carrying into The first race to take place at 12.30 p.m., and all effect the Regatta. All entrance fees to be paid at the boats not at the starting place at the time appointed time of entrance. will be disqualified. Any further particulars respecting No prize will be given unless two boats start. the Regatta may be obtained on application to the All Races shall be started in the following manner:— Honorary Secretary, Mr. J. A. JEBB, the Watton, The Starter shall ask the question, "Are you ready?" Brecon. and receiving no reply shall give the signal to start. N.B.—The Committee have arranged for Boats and Crews to be carried free, at owners risk, to Brecon and back, from the undermentioned places: Hereford (Barton Station); Llangorse (Talyllyn Station); Doly- gaer Station Newport, Mon. (via Brecon and Merthyr Railway): Cardiff (via New Rhymney and Brecon and Merthyr Railways); Swansea and Neath (via Neath and Brecon Railway.) THE CELEBRATED CYFARTHFA BAND, Numbering more than 20 performers, will (by the kind permission of R. T. Crawshay, Esq.) be in attendance, and will perform Select Overtures, Operatic and other Music, during the day. The following Bands will also attend: The Volunteer Rifle Band from Cadoxton, Neath, by the permission of Captain C. E.Evans; the Band of the First Breconshire Rifles, by permission of Captain Penry Lloyd, and a Band of Niggers from Swansea. The Castle of Brecon Hotel Company have liberally consented to allow Visitors the privilege, for the day, of Angling in their Preserved Water of 6 miles (well stocked with Trout and Salmon) free of charge, on applying at the Bar of the Hotel and shewing their Tickets of Admission to the Fete. FIVE POUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IN PRIZES FOR ATHLETIC SPORTS. 1st—A Flat Race of 100 yards, 1st Prize, 15s.; 2nd do., 5s. 2nd—A Flat Race of 200 yards, 1st Prize, 41 2nd do., 5s. 3rd—A Hurdle Race, of 400 yards (over three flights), 1st Prize, £ 1 10s.; 2nd do., 7s. 6d. 4th-A Wheelbarrow Race (blindfolded), 100 yards, 1st Prize, 10s.; 2nd do., 5s.; 3rd do., 2s. 6d. 5th—A Sack Race and a jump, 100 yards, 1st Prize, 10s.; 2nd do., 5s. Entrance free for the Four first Races, 6d. each; the Sack Race, 3d. Entries to be made on the ground at 2 p,m. at the Committee's Tent. The Races to commence at 4 p.m. Arrangements have also been made for the following amusements during the day Grand Balloon Races, Dancing, Croquet, Archery, Quoits, Foot-ball, Aunt Sallies, Shooting Galleries, Climbing a Greasy Pole, and various other Rustic Sports. The whole to Conclude with a Grand DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS! By W. HAND, No. 12!) and 130, Widemarsh-street, Hereford, Licensed, pursuant to Act of Parliament, Artiste in Fireworks, on a scale never before attempted. ASCENT OF THE GREAT VICTORIA BALLOON, The largest ever seen in Brecon, which will when at a considerable height discharge a grand display of Fire- ° works and Signal Lights, designed on a Dew principle by Professor Hand. The following is a complete list of the Fireworks, a portion of which will be displayed from a raft in the middle of Newton Pool:— I.-Atmospberic Spectra, the Mirage Fata Morgan, commencing with a coloured wheel, changing to a 9 —Signal Rockets with Silver Rain. curious figure of filagree work, contatenated centre, 3 —Large Cohorn Shell, with Silver Rain. surrounded with purple wheels and a large outer circle 4' plight of Tourbillions. Viatauvian Curves and Crimson Wheels, concluding 5.-Beautiful Design, representing a most superb with a display of brilliant fire. pipce of Jewellery. 1 28.-Shell, with Prince's Feather. 6.-Rockets, with Snakes. 29.-Tourbillions. 7.—Bohorn Shells, with Brilliant Stars. 30.- Asteroid Rockets. „ g Tourbillions. 31.-A Magniifcent Piece representing the Sun. To 9—Rockets with Bright Stars. give the Public an idea of this truly novel piece of 10—Magnificent Piece, in three mutations, com- Art, and the interesting changes required to give mencino- with a Double Circumfuse Wheel, sur- effect, and also at the same time to convince them that mounted by a curious True Lover's Knot, centre it is justly titled, it is hoped that the following brief mnintps to several Concentric Wheels, and conclude programme will at once stamp its originality,—First, with a grand figure of Chinese Fire. Loud Reports. commencing with a Rose Wheel and Brilliant Sun witn a g o rv,imir.pd Stars starting forth from its centre: a superb change of 46 1 -IS £ Gold"! Variegated Snake. headed .id taild b, to! pointed t-A display of Coloured Fire. ^rs; again making a sudden transit into a centre 16. a p Wh:t arid Tjj „ stars Diamond. Again the eye is suddenly called to a view 14. Royal Shell, Red, White, and Blue Stars. & of 15. lourbilhons. eight half-circles, when, after a moment's gaze, the eye AerWnMP rp!eco on a magnificent scale, of is bewildered by a devouring blaze, representing the r 1 „ whii»h this curious true title of this great masterpiece. various tints and hues, foi pi0 .^1 This design 32.—Large Rocket, with Rains, tails, and Snakes, people are so much famed in design will send forth an inimitable change ot colc 0 Coloured Fire. i • a a ctornid Rockets. 35.—Grand Shell of Gold Rains. • Fhght of the much admire gQ—Mortar, 10-in. calibre, projecting a Shell dis- OA' Illumination of Bengal Ligi s. r,laving a volume of Stars, changing to a shower of A Grand Shell of Gold Rams. Serpents. disDlkvin Mort,ar>ten inch cal!bre^pr0•'eCtlnL^^vPreof 37.—Military Signal Maroon Rockets. Serpents5 & volume of Stars> chanS1DS t0 a hl 0 SB—Rockets, with Streamers. 09 I' „ r> • • 39.—Rockets with Tailed Star. fertTiice d/sohn Sheil, eighteen inches in cir ^Y 40._Grand Concluding PiECE.-SpIendid Tree when io'nited aST* ? ?eAVnve.nted ^na 'f^m a Piece (s0 much admired at the display before Her bodv of Fire G alP-' Wt Majesty at Windsor) commencing with Double Vertical 23-Larse Roo, ?8' [J001™?™nke, Wheelfrichly coloured, changing to 8 smaller ditto 24-Shens of I »r *'n v? nZ marked with all the colours known in art, finishing of Brilliant Fire in tS at repreSenUng °S with a grand octagon figure in fixed cases reported cc^^g of^t^Rmnaf WM pi'e^; ^S'-La Soliel To„r„»„t, Mi J, Sa,cison5, SheUa, aad Maro^ In addition to the above a Fiery Pigeon will cross and re-cross the riYer Usk_soverailimes, and a grand display of Marine Signals aud a magnificent flight of 100 Rocketa will take p ace RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS. The Railway Companies have consented to book Passengers to and from BRECON, on the day of the Fete at the following fares and by the trains named. 0 The Public are requested to take notice that the Fares specified include Is. for Admission to view the Regatta, Field Sports, Fireworks, and other attractions. BRECON AND MERTHYR RAILWAY. MID-WALES RAILWAY. HEREFORD SECTION. » Brecon ♦ admission to the grounds. Excursion Train leaves 1st Class Cov. Cars. Excursion Train leaves 1st Class Cov. Cars. Hereford at 9.45 Llanidloes at 8 55) Credenhill 9.57 f Tylwch 9.2 V 6s. Od. 3s 6d. Moorhampton ..10.8 j 6s. Od. 3s. 6d. Pantydwr 9.15) Kinnersley 10.18/ Eardisley 1025 ) a* a a n nj Rhayader 9.30) Whitney 10.32 S s.. Doldowlod 9.40 > 5s. Od. 3s. 0d. Hay 10.40 J Qd Newbridge. 9.60) Glasbery 10.50) 4s'Ud" 2s-0J* ° Talyllyn 11.22 2s. Od. Is. 6d. Builth 10.5 ) Brecon arrive 11.40 Erwood 10.25 V 4s. 0d. 2s. 6d MERTYHR SECTION. Boughrood 10.35) Pant Station 8.50) 4s. Od. 2s. 6d. Dok-aer 9.0 j Three Cocks 10.45 3s. Od. 2s. Od. Taiybont 9.30 3s. Od. Is. 9d. Talgarth 10.59 2s. 6d. Is. 9d. Talyllyn 9.42 2s. Od. Is. 6d. m „. m e-r o rvj Brecon arrive 9.55 Irefeinon 10.57 2s. Od. Is. 6d..Special trains will leave Brecon in the evening at Brecon arrive 11.15 7.30 p.m. for Dowlais at 8.0 p.m. for Hereford; at 9.0 p.m. for Llanidloes and Neath. NEATH AND BRECON RAILWAY. The eminent and spirited Contractor of the Neath and Brecon Railway (John Dickson, Esq.), has arranged to have the CEREMONIAL OPENING of his RAILWAY on the day of the Regatta. The Special Train will leave Neath after the arrival of the first train from Swansea, and will arrive in Brecon in time for the Regatta. Major Francis, commanding the First Battalion of Glamorgan Artillery, has kindly consented to prove the practical importance of the new line, by bringing up two batteries of 18-pounder guns from Swansea Bay to the Breconshire Mountains, and celebrate the event by a royal salute. A sumptuous Collation will be provided for 300 people, in a spacious marquee on the ground by Mr. Gunn, of Merthyr. The chair will be taken at two p.m. by the President of the Committee (G. Overton, Esq.) The tent and tables will be so arranged as to command a fine view of the Regatta. Second class refreshment tents will also be erected. A very low tariff of prices (which will be fixed by the Committee) will be exhibited on all th tents. A GRAND BALL In elebration of the OPENING of the NEATH and BRECON RAILWAY, will take place in the Evening at the CASTLE HOTEL, under the above-mentioned distinguished patronage. The following have been appointed Stewards:— Colonel Lindsey Williamson, Esq. Evan Jones, Esq. David Thomas, Esq. Captain Cox Rev. T. B. Hosken, Esq. Captain Conway Lloyd Jumes Williams, Esq. R C. Bulgin, Esq. W. L. Banks, Esq. Thomas Prater, Esq. J. D. Perrott, Esq. Captain I.ayton T. C. Perks, Esq. J. A. Jebb, Esq. LADIES' TICKETS, 7s. 6d.; GENTLEMEN'S, 10s. 61. To be had at the CASTLE HOTEL. Holders of Excursion Tickets desiring to attend the Ball will be allowed, by the Railway Companies, the privilege of returning on the following day with the Excursion Ticket without extra charge. Admission to the Grounds One Shilling. Working Classes Sixpence each. Children under 15 Threepence each. The admission for Carriages will be 2s. 6d. each. No one admitted to the Grounds without a Ticket. Police will be in attendance to preserve order and prevent the admission of improper characters. Tickets may be obtained in Brecon at the Hotels, Railway Offices, Banks, Stationers' Shops, &c. Family Tickets, to admit Six, can be obtained at the aforesaid places for 5s., if taken on or before the 10th September. An early application for Tickets is requested, in order that adequate accommodation may be provided. Subscriptions to the Prize Fund will be thankfully received by the Honorary Treasurer, Mr. Thomas Frater, National Provincial Bank, Brecon, and will be acknowledged in the Brecon County Times. Further informa- tion may be obtained on application to the honorary Secretary. By Order of the Committee, J. A. JEBB, Honorary Secretary. Brecon, August 28th, 1866. [156 m GRIFFITHS and SON, 1. TIMBER and SLATE MERCHANTS, BUILDERS, SURVEYORS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS. BUILDING AND FIRE BRICKS, OVEN SQUARES, RIDGE CREST, MALT KILN SQUARES, DRAINING AND SOCKET PIPES, CHIMNEY TOPS, PAVING STONE AND SILLS. NAVY AND MERCHANT SHIP TIMBER AND PLANK. MAHOGANY, OAK, ELM, BEECH, and ASH PLANK, BOARDS, AND SCANTLING; OAK STAVES, OAK and DEAL LATHS, OAK GATES, SEASONED OAK QUARTER-BOARDS, CEMENT, PLASTER OF PARIS, ETC., ETC. T. G. & SON have Boats plying weekly between Brecon and Newport, to and from the Tredegar Wharf, Newport. The Boats are for the conveyance of all Kinds of Goods. [14 EISI o"L PACKET COMPANY. JOHN PROTHERO Respectfully informs the inhabitants of the town of Brecon and neighbourhood that he has just taken to the old-established and well-conducted CARRYING BUSINESS of the late Mr. W. THOMAS, and that all goods intended for conveyance by his Boats, which will arrive in Brecon from Newport every other day, will receive his prompt attention. All goods to be conveyed by PROTHERO'S BOATs-from London, per Great Western and South Wales Railway, Newport,"—from Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, and the North of England, per London and North Western Railway to Newport,-thence per PROTHERO'S BOATS "—and all goeds from Bristol, "per Burton's Bristol Packet." GOODS CARRIED and DELIVERED WITH CARE and at MODERATE CHARGES. No more complaints of delay in delivering goods! P ROTH IIRO's BOATS will await the arrival of the Packets at Newport, and be despatched with promptness to Brecon three times a week. Brecon, 1st Oct., 1863. [17 HAY. (JELLING OFF SUMMER ST O C IC AT AN IMMENSE REDUCTION. A Lot of WHITE CALICOES at 7id. per Yard, worth Uld. For Ready Money. f OLIVER PRITCHARD, 1 & 2, The Square. [18 CROWN SHOP, HAY. m_ m H O M A 8 ( G R U A R ) PRIT CHARD, J- DRAPER, SILK MERCER, HOSIER, LACESIAN, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S OUTFITTER, Is now SHOWING a large assortment of NEW and FASHIONABLE GOODS. MILLINERY and MANTLE ROOMS replete with LONDON and PARISIAN NOVELTIES. Ladies' made-up Under-Linen of superior quality and style. First-class Milliners and Dressmakers employed on the premises. Mourning and other orders executed with the utmost despatch FUNERALS FURNISHED. [42 A V I E S kS FLY POWDER, FOR SHEEP AND LAMBS. Extensively used during the last Fourteen Years, and acknowledged to be the Cheapest and most Effectual Preventive of the Fly striking Sheep, at the same time improving their appearance. Sold in pound packets (Sixpence Each), sufficient to dress from ten to fifteen sheep, or twenty lambs. Orders to the value of 20s., and upwards, carriage paid per rail to any station within 20 miles. 11 JOHN L. DAVIES, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, HAY. Agent, by appointment, for Bigg's Dipping Composition, and Cooper's Dipping Powder. A Dipping Machine Lent to Purchasers Free of Charge. [71 TOWN OF TALGARTH. D. 1\1: 0 R G AN, PLUMBER, GLAZIER, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, IMITATOR OF WOOBS AND MARBLES, &C., Has now in stock a large assortment of Sheet and Crown Glass, and Glass Slates-(the higher qualities of glass I supplied to order). Sheet Lead and Zinc, Lead Piping, Oils and Colours. A large assortment of Paper Hangings, of the newest designs, in great variety, at moderate prices. Gilt and other Mouldings in various patterns. Picture Frames made to order. D. M. respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has introduced, in connection with the above business, the General STATIONERY TRADE, in which lie will supply all goods at a fair remunera- ting profit. London and other Publications supplied weekly. Agent for the BRECON COUNTY TIMES. fl52 OPENING OF NEATH AND BRECON RAILWAY. SEPTEMBER 13th, 1866. ARRANGEMENTS have been made for J'JL the ceremonial OPENING of the above Railway the day of the Regatta and Fete. The SPECIAL TRAIN for opening the Railway C, will leave Neath, after the arrival of the first train from Swansea, arriving in Brecon in time for the Regatta. A GRAND BALL will take place in the evening at the Castle Hotel, Brecon, in celebration of the above event, under the distinguished patronage named in the preceding announcement. Z, Further particulars next week. By order of the Committee J. A. JEBB, Hon. Sec. BrecoD, August 23, 186G. [146 BRECON READING ROOW AND LITERARY INSTITUTION. THE COMMITTEE thankfully acknow- JL ledge the following contributions to the Fund fur carrying out the Regatta and Fete to be held in Brecon on the 13th of September, 1866. John Bickson, Esq., .10 0 o'i Neath contributions on* S'd Hon. Major Morgan, M.P. 5 0 0 account Vnn Howe! Gwyn, Esq. 5 0 0 George Overt™/KSq. 1 o Hon. Major Morgan, M.P. 5 0 0 account Vnn Howe! Gwyn, Esq. 5 0 0 George Overt™/KSq. 1 o David Thomas, Esq. 2 2 0 Colonel Luuls, 1 1 1 n itev. 0. Griffiths 2 0 0| X. o. Perks, Esq. 1 0 0 John Prothero, E*q. 2 2 0 J. A. Jebb, Esq? i!! 1 0 0 J. A. 1. Snead, Esq. 110 George Cansick, E«a 1 n n Castle Hotel Company 2 2 0 John James, Esq. j i Rev. J D. Williams 1 1 0 Mr. A. Atkins .V.' 2 2 0 fInes' ^S<1' 1 1 0 Mr. D. Morgan 1 1 n ^wel), Esq. 1 1 0 Lord A Spencer Churchill 5 0 0 Captain Conway Lloj'd .110 H.St. G Caulfield 1 „ John Lloyd, Esq. 1 1 0 Lord Hereford 2 2 0 Captain, f. Lloyd 1 1 0 Alexander Wood, Esq 1 1 o Kev Garnons Williams. 1 0 0 w. L, Banks, iisq, i J. JiVtiUB, JJsij.110 r^j. LLANELLY, BRECONSHIRE. FREEHOLD PROPERTY. MR. WILLIAM FORD will SELL by AUCTION, at the BELLE VUE INN, near Clydach Iron Works, On Wednesday, the 19t1¿ day of Septembeg-, 1866, At Three o'clock in the afternoon (subject to ccmdi- tions of sale which will then be produced), • All that FREEHOLD Messuage, Tenement or ?^ELdING"?0l;SE,' and °ther buildings, with the fold-yard, garden, land, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the parish of Llanelly, in the county ot Brecon, and near the Clydach Iron Works aforesaid, late in the occupation of the proprietor (Mr. Thomas Williams) but now unoccupied. For further particulars, and for an inspection of the premises, apply to the Proprietor (Mr. Thos. Williams), £ Wm,J.^n Matth?w> near Clydach Iron Works; or to Mr. William Lewis, solicitor, Crickhowell. [166 LOSCOED, BRECONSHIRE. IMPORTANT AND VALUABLE SALE OF CATTLE, HORSES, and SHEEP. MR. THOMAS THOMAS has been instructed by the Proprietor (James Chalmers Ifisq.), to SELL by AUCTION, On Tuesday, the 18tl¿ of September, 1866, At LOSCOED, in the parish of Defynnock, six miles from Brecon, 792 SHEEP, comprising 160 Cheviots, two-year-old Wethers, strong and healthy, fit for turnip feeding. 100 Cross Wethers, grey-faced, three-year-old, fit' for turnip feeding; SO Mountain Wethers, fit for butchers • 340 strong Mountain and Cheviot Ewes fit J W>mf! 100 Cheviot E.es «nd A%rr?tms„f"r crowing with Welsh Ewes. LAl'TLE: 20 three-year-old Hereford Cattle- 7 I'J Barrens; four and five-vear- L i n barre.a Ayrshire Cow, four-year-old • 1 cross-bred Cow, with calf; 8 Ayrshire Heifers hw4lf by an Ayrshire bull; 2 Ayrshire Steers, two-year-old- i ■calfi 1 1 ditto Bullock. HORSES: 1 strong grey Horse, four-year-old; I h tw° yea' -oW; 1 aged Mare and Colt 1 black ditto, two-year-old; 1 brown ditto, coming two- year-old; I Cob, 13} hands high, steady to ride* 1 four-year-old mare, 12 hands high; 6 Mares with ISS SJLjt" Mo,ltal,, PotI«. »f diUmnttage, and colours. Refreshment on the table at 11 o'clock, Sale to com- mence at 1 precisely. Five months' credit will be given on approved security tor a11 sums above £ 5. [155 11 A I L I A, SENNY, Two miles from Defynnock, and Eight from Brecon. -0- MR. R. M. JONES has received instruc- tions from Mr. William Jeffreys, of Bailia Hate ot JNoyadd), to offer for SALE by AUCTION, ou the above Premises, On Tuesday, the 2nd of October, The following valuable Live and Dead FARMING V?i C°D8iSj.n? ?f 4 Prime Herefordshire Cows, S R Ca-f; ce,eb™ted Hereford- 1? VV Benjamin 1 Ayrshire Cow in calf; 4 two-year-old Heifers, in calf; 3 one-y^ar-old Heifers; 10 one-year-old Steers; 4 Bull Calves- 7 Heifer Calves; 4 heavy working Horses; 1 riding Fil'lv- Cr0SS between the Leicester and CotL* wold breed; 50 young Ewes, between the Cheviot and Cardiganshire breed; 2 Liecester Rams; 5 Leicester Ram Lambs 4 fat Pigs. -^tester p,2 2 ^ambfs, 2 Iron Ploughs, 3 Harrows 1 Chaff Cutter (new), 1 Turnip Cutter (by Gardner)' 1 J,U7;P ^l11' 2 Rollers, &e., &c„ and several sS'of Shaft and Leading Harness in good condition, also the whole of the Dairy and Brewing Utensils. Ihe Auctioneer has much pleasure in calling atten. ton to thcjiboye Sale of Valuable Stock, „hLh been selected with great care »nd jutl.Bent from best breeders in tills and the surrounding counties and winch has „ken First Prizes at Agricultural Shows Penbryn House, Defynnock, September 4, 1866. [171 ALEXANDER JOHNSTON, ESQ., DECEASED. "PURSUANT to the Act of Parliament "PURSUANT to the Act of Parliament A 22nd and 23rd Vict., cap. 35, intituled An Act to further amend the Law of property and to relieve Trustees," notice is hereby given thkt all MA.msoeyer' having any CLAIMS or DE- <mvv 1 the Estate of ALEXANDER JOHN- SiON, late of Aberat.nallfach, Llangamrnarch, in the County of Brecon, Civil Engineer (who died at Llan- gamrnarch aforesaid, on the 1st day of Mav IfifW intestate, and to whose Estate Letters of Administra. I!11 nt?'?^he28th lay °f May' 1866> g^nted by the District Registry Court of Probate at Hereford to AGNES JOHNSTON, the lawful widow and relict of the deceased) are hereby required to send in the i»r„c« ars of such debts claims, or demand- t„ „e the undersigned, on or before the 20th day of Sen- tember next after which time the said Administratrix Jill proceed to distribute the assett of The sS tiZT/t ,atD0D» the persons entitled thereto, having e„ard only to the debts, claims, and demands of which she shall then have had notice. Dated this 20th day of August, 1866. DAVID THOMAS, Brecon, 161] Solicitor to the said Administratrix. SEEDS OF ALL SORTS FOR AUTUMN SOWING. CI TUB3LE SWEDE, Devonshire Grey Stone, Chivas' Orange Jelly, &c.; Cabbage Seed L, Rape, Mustard, Trifolium Incarnatum,Winter Vetches' Winter Oats and Beans, of fine qualities. Apply for catalogues and prices to TUCKER BROTHERS, SEED MERCHANTS, ABERGAVENNY. FEEDING STUFFS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. LINSEED CAKE of prime quality; J_J present price for two-ton lots, delivered at any stanon, zell per ton nett. Cotton Cakes, Indian Corn, Indian Meal, Barley Meal, Beans, Oats, &c. always on hand. Special prices for lots of two tons' Cargo of prime Indian Corn, now arrived and dii- charging in Newport. Special prices for large quanl tit;e, Apply— TUCKER BROTHERS, STEAM MILLS, A BERG A VENNY. TO S P 0 It T S 1\1 EN. BEST LONDON GREAVES, OAT- MEAL, und p irn., DOG BISCUITS (packed in wood cases, puce 10s. each, case included) always in stouk. Appl_y— J TUCKER BROTHERS, MERCHANTS, ABERGAVENNY [167 TO LE SOLD, Four Shares, or £ '70 Stock (all paid up), in the Brecon ani Mtrthvr Railway Company—Five Debeuture Bonds, 1;160 each, ill the Brecon and Merthvr Railway Company bear ng interest at 5 per com—Five Shares in the Wellington Hotel Company (Limited), £ 8 per share paid. Ten Shares iu th^ Breconshir e Coal and Lime Company (Limited), zEC) per share paid—One tlOO Share in the Bnnore Tramroad Company—One Policy of Insurance for fL500 in a first'dass London Office on the life of a gentleman now in his 77;h year.—Apply to Mr. T. C. PERKS, Estate Agent, &c., Bulwark Housp, Brecon. August 14tb, 1866. r 136