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THE BREGONSHIRE I COUNTY WAR FUND. The Lord Lieutenant's Appeal. OBJECTS. I-To assist the Wives and Fami- lies of those serving with the Colours. To obtain Materials for making extra clothing for our Troops. J-To organize and equip Red Cross Sections. -4-To assist Cases of Distress arising among the poorer section of the population that are not provided for otherwise.

SUBSCRIPTIONS PAID UP TO 11TH AUGUST, 1914. £ s. d. Lord Glanusk 500 0 0 1trs McClintock, 500 0 0 Col. J. J. Jones, High Sheriff 250 0 0 Miss Evans, Llansaintfraed 100 o 0 Gen. Curteis, Glanyrafon, Crickhowell 50 0 0 Hon. R. C. Devereux 50 0 0 J. E. Moore-Gwyn 50 0 0 Major Gibson Watt 00 50 0 0 Miss Williams, Penpont 50 0 0 Mr. W. D. Davies, Cwmwysg 25 0 0 Mr. C. J. Inglis, Glanwye 25 0 0 Captain H. E. Gray 21 0 0 Mr. J. B. Garsed-Price 20 0 0 CaptainTravers. 20 0 0 Ilr. E. O. Jones 20 0 0 Mr. W, T. Crawshay 10 0 0 Mr. Edward Davies, Newport 10 0 0 Mr. W. H. Hyndham Jones 10 0 0 Lady Salt 10 0 0 Mr Picton Tnrberville 10 0 0 Alderman Samuel Morgan 5 5 0 fev. and Mrs. J. Davies, Vaynor 5 0 0 1liss Dora de Winton •• 5 0 0 br. F. J. Jayne 5 0 0 Lieut.-Col. Graham Clarke 5 0 0 Mrs. W. H. Hyndman Jones. 5 0 0 Mrs. Claude Cole Hamilton 5 0 0 YArs. Randall 5 0 0 Commander Sparks, R.N. 5 0 0 Or. and Mrs. Pugh 5 0 0 Miss Salt 3 3 0 *lon. Mrs Herbert Bailey 3 0 0 Mra Thorold, Llangattock 3 0 0 "Captain Partridge 110 Mr. W. Bevan, builder, Llangynidr 1 0 0 Mr. W. Watkins, 1 0 0 Mr. W. P. Stokes, farmer 1 0 0 ^tr. Ricketts, at Llangammarch 10 0 Mr. W. J. Sloan 0 10 0 SUBSCRIPTIONS PROMISED. £ s. d. Mr. W. T. Rees, Pendarren Park 200 0 o Mr. A. Beckwith 50 0 0 Col. J. R. Parkinson 50 0 0 Mr. H. F. W. Harries 0 50 0 0 Mr. C. W. Woosnam 25 0 0 The Hon. Mrs. Parry deWinton 25 0 0 The following Members of the Brecon Cor- poration present at to-day's Meeting :— „ £ s. d. A he Mayor of Brecon, Mr. E. Morgan.. 20 0 0 -Alderman E. A. Wright 2 2 0 Thomas Williams 5 5 0 „ David Powell., 10 0 0 J. A. Jebb (paid). 20 0 0 <3oan<allor H. C. Rich 5 0 0 It C. W. Best 5 0 0 P. P. Williams 5 0 0 » E. M. Meredith 2 2 0 G. E. F. Morgan. 2 2 0 D J. J. Williams .220 » G. T. Jones 110 _>> William Williams 110 Town Clerk, Mr. G.Hyatt Williams 5 0 0 ■ine Borough Treasurer, Mr Jas. Morgan 110

New Battalion being Formed. Recruiting is steadily going on for a new battalion to be formed and equipped at the Brecon Barracks for service during the war, and as early as Monday morning last a number of squads were to be seen drilling on the Barracks Square. SPECIAL CONSTABLES GUARDING WATERWORKS. A considerable number of special con- stables have already been engaged in Breconshire. A number of well-known gentlemen have, in this capacity, under- taken to guard the Cardiff Waterworks on the Beacons, and judging by the Weather in Brecon, must have been having a wet time of it. It is an appropriate co-incidence that this guard includes the Hon. Herbert Bailey, the brother of Lord Glanusk, deputy-stipend- iary for Cardiff. I" Another batch of special constables is j guarding the Merthyr Waterworks at f the other end of the Beacons. Among those who ure doiug doty at Cwrntaff Cardjff reservoir, io addition to tbe Hot,. Herbert Bailey, wbo is ia command, are Messrs C. H. daWiotoij, Maeaderwen, H. A. Christy, Llangued Castle A. J. deWinton, Hay S. Mavrogani, Clyro Court and the Bon. J. L. Bailey. Io all the Chief Constable has engaged about 70 special constables to guard the Waterworks in the county.

F Crickhowell and the War. A large crowd assembled in High street on Wednesday last week to witness the depart) re of the Crickhowell Territorials, and Lord Glanusk delivered an inspiring address. The officers in charge of the company were Lieuts. Pritchard and J. S. Townley. Two large Inotor buses, supplied by the G.W.R. Company, took the men to Brecon. On leaving the town tbe inhabitants gave them a rousing send-off by cheering vociferously. On Monday evening the Town Hall was filled with a most enthusiastic au lience, con- sisting chiefly of men who already belonged to the National Reserve and others who either intended joining or were volunteering th-eir services for home defence. The chair was taken by Colonel R. P. Sande- Ijhan, who explained the object of the meeting. He paid that besides the National Reservists in the Crickhowell district they had also received numbe" o £ offers of volunteer assistance, wringing the total strength up to over 100 men. At the invitation of Colonel Sandeman tbe Meeting unanimously decided to officially recog- nise tbe volunteers under Clause 3 of the -Natjooal Reserve Regulations. The following officers were elected and it decided that the various sections of tbe detachment commence drill at once :—Com- ^audicg officer, Colonel R P. Sandeman. *>ecoud in command, Mr E. Pirie Gordon, Qaarternipster and treasurer, Mr A. Beckwith. ^eciional commanders Crickhowell, Mr J. H. •^eotmrd Llangattock, Sergeant Bowles Llan- gtnny, Sergeant J. Griffiths Cwmdu, Sergeant Wargent. The bon. secretary is Mr T. J. eu, Crickhowell, who will be j^lad to supply ayone wishing to join the movement with full Particulars,

READ YOUR COUNTY PAPER. You must do it to help Lord Glanusk. Glanusk Park, Crickhowell, S. Wales, gth August, 1914. May I implore everyone in Breconshire during the present crisis to read their county papers carefully, as it is the only means by which I can draw attention to official notices, War Office circulars, and the needs of the county and our county soldiers, without a very great deal of correspondence.— Yours truly, GLANUSK, Lord-lieutenant.

Something of Interest to all who have Friends or Relatives In the Welsh Territorial Division. How to get news of your friends after they have gone to the War. Lieut-Colonel F A Hayden, D.S.O., Duke of Wellington's Regiment, retired, has been appointed officer in charge of Territorial Force Records, Welsh Divis- ion. One of the principal objects of this office, which has been opened at No. 3, High Street, Shrewsbury, is to answer enquiries regarding members of the Territorial Forces, after the latter have left their peace stations to proceed on actice service. The Brecknockshire Territorial Batta- lion is included in the Welsh Division.

Officers on Service. WITH THE 3rd S.W.B. The following officers have left Brecon on active service with the 3rd S. W. Borderers (Special Reserve):— Lt.-Col. Stuart Morgan, in command Major Gillespie, Major Maxwell-Heron; Capt. Gibson Watt, Capt. Lake, Capt. Yates, Capt. Ellis, Capt. Fowler, Capt. Barry, Capt. Collier, Capt. Crewe-Read; Lieut. F G Dickinson, Lieut. J Conway Lloyd, Lieut. James, Lieut. Mundy, Lieut. Allaway, Lieut. Vernon, Lieut. Kelly, and Captain and Quarter Master Thomas. WITH THE TERRITORIALS. The following officers are with the Brecon- shire Territorials Lord Glanusk, the Colonel, has obtained his doctor's consent to join in a few days, the heal- ing of his leg fracture having made splendid progress). Major D W E Thomas (in command) Capt. A L Careless, Capt. H. D. Woodliffe, Capt. R B Pughe Morgan, Capt. Ithel Thomas Lieuts. D Jones, H W Evans, E F Cockcroft, E H Mus- grove, H A Morgan, W J Pritchard, W R Lewis, D G Harris, R Glyn Jones. R W Woos- nam, F H Vigers, W J Canton, J S Townley, R P Adams, ACS Butcher; Adjutant Capt. Lloyd; Major and Quarter-Master W T Isaac Lieut. Dr. J C Bridge; and the Chaplain, the Ven. E L Bevan. We have been specially asked to state that the Battalion owe a great debt of thanks to Arch- deacon Bevan for the admirable manner in which he arranged for food to be ready for the men by the time they reached Neyland. WITH OTHER FORCES. Col. H R Jones-Williams, of Cwy Parc, Talybont-en-Uak, proceeded to Wrexham on Sunday, after having been on duty at Pembroke Dock from the 2nd inst. He is in command of the 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Mr J D D Evans, Ffrwdgrecb, is with the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry, in which he is a lieutenant. Mr Guy Morgan, Bolgoed, has. been given a commission in a Line regiment. Cadet the Hon. Michael Bailey, son of Lord Glanusk, has been dratted from Dartmouth to the battleship Argonaut, and sent to the At- lantic. Cadet Glen Kidston, son of the late Capt. Glen Kidston, of Gwernyfed, has also been drafted from Dartmouth to a battleship. There are many other members of well known Brecon county families now on active service.

Red Cross Organisation. The Brecon Detachments of the British Red Cross Movement (Ladies) are already moving ia the matter of securing a place as a hospital, end we understand that Lord Tredegar has gener- o sly offered them the Mansion House as a hospital. On Monday the Mansion House was inspected by Dr Valentine Rees as to its suit- ability ar a hospital, aud his report will be made known shortly. The three local Ladies' Detachments of the Red Cross Society in the borough, namely the Town Detachment, Llanfaes, and the Teachers, have been merged into one for the time being, and Mrs Maybery has been appointed command- ant. Neither they nor the Men's Detachment have yet mobilized, and when this is dome ft will be through the War Office.

Motor Service being Organised. Amongst other good movements being carried out by the desire of Lord Glanusk, the lord-lieutenant of Brecon- shire, is the organisation of a voluntary motor-car and motor-cycle service. Owners of cars are being asked to agree, in case of the necessity arising, to carry stores, soldiers, or wounded to any point in the county or neighbouring counties at any time during the war, the owner or his or her chauffeur driving; and owners of motor-cycles have the opportunity of agreeing to carry despatches and do other suitable work. To get this service properly organised a temporary office has been opened at the Shire Hall, Brecon, and all information will be gladly given on application to I A. M. S. Bence, at that address. Those who own cars or cycles which are registered outside Breconshire are specially asked to send in their names and addresses, as there is no other means of getting in touch with them. An appeal showing what particulars are I required is being sent to those whose names and addresses are known. We would add an appeal of our own, but we feel sure that it is unnecessary, and that car and cycle owners have only to be Informed of the opportunity to help to at once promise it. There is a misprint in the form sent out to motor owners. It states that forms should be returned to the Officer for Registration for Breconshire Auto- mobile War Assistance. It should read to the Office for Registration, etc.

MEN WANTED FOR SECOND ARMY. We are asked to publish the following letter from Earl Kitchener, the War Minister, which shows how it is hoped to quickly raise a second army of 100,000 men:— To the Lords Lieutenant of Counties and Chairmen of the Territorial Force County Associations. SIR, In the present grave emergency the War' -Office looks with the utmost con- fidence to you for the continuance of the invaluable help which you have given in the past. I therefore desire to invite your co- operation in the work of raising the additional number of regular troops required at once for the Army. It is intended to enlist as soon as possible 10,000 men, and I would ask you to use your great local influence and that of the Teritorial Associations to secure the necessary recruits as soon as possible. The men will be accommodated in camps established at or near the existing regular depots to which intending re- cruits may be sent, the camp nearest the place from which they are drawn being selected. No responsibity for clothing or equip- ping the men will devolve upon the County Associations this will be ar- ranged by the military authorities. Members of the Territorial Force may be enlisted, provided they fulfil the pre- scribed conditions as to age and physical fitness. Territorial Force units that are at full strength will not recruit additional men until the 100,000 men are provided, but should any of their numbers desire to join the regular forces now being raised, their places in the Territorial unit should be filled as soon as possible by men wishing to join the Territorial Force only, and not the regular army. Territorial units available for foreign service will naturally not be affected by this recruiting of regular troops. Such is the general outline of the scheme in the furtherance of which you are desired to co-operate as far as pos- sible. It is not an ordinary appeal from the Army for recruits, but the formation of a second army, and it is hoped that you will be able to assist in getting the men in every way in your power. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, KITCHENER.

WAR CLOTHING PROVISION. GUIDE FOR WORKERS. To the Editor oj the County Times. SIR.-At the request of Lord Glanusk I have undertaken to organize a War Clothing Depot at Brecon, to receive, store, and distribute all shirts and socks to be sent to our soldiers on active service; also hospital garments, night shirts, bed jackets, etc. All parcels to be sent addressed :— Miss ALICE DEWINTON, War Clothing Depot, 80, The Watton, Brecon. [Carriage paid.] with an accurate list of contents and the name of the sender. A post-card telling of the despatch of parcel to be sent to Miss ALICE DEWINTON, Ty Mawr, Brecon. -411 letters of enquiry to be sent to me at Ty Mawr, Brecon. I am preparing paper patterns of shirts, night shirts, bed jackets, pants, sleeping suits, etc. Any local committee or individual can apply to me for them. I am also buying wholesale large quantities of flannel, etc. The County War Fund has entrusted me with funds for this per. pose. I propose to supply odd materials to local committees and individuals free of cost. I I can give information and supply wool for socks and patterns for making. I suggest local committees should begin with making socks, as the materials for other things cannot be in stock for a few days. Hand knit socks are of immense use. I hope all workers will do their best to adhere strictly to the regulations for sending parcels, etc., as it will save much con. fusion in the working of the Depot. All parcels will be acknowledged week by week in the local papers. Yours truly, ALICE M. DEWINTON. Ty Mawr, Brecon. Aug. lltb, 1914.

How Our School Girls can Help. To the Editor of the "County Times." Sir,—In this anxious time, when everyone is longing to be of use aud to help in any way, however small, towards the comfort and relief of our men who have gone to serve their country, it has occurred to me that a great deal of useful work can be rendered if all the girls in the elementary and county schools in Brecon- shire who are taught knitting were to be allowed to devote the time given to needlework to making nightshirts and socks for the troops. There is sure to be great need of these things, and if the Board of Education and managers will consent I am sure there are many who will help with gifts of materials. Our teachers have reliable patterns, and the "war sock" done would be a comfortable one. Nightshirts would, of course, be sent to the liospitals.-Yours truly, Latham House, G. M. HILL. Crickhowell, August 10th, 1914.

COUNTY WAR FOND. COMPLETE ORGANISATION FOR BRECONSHIRE. COMPREHENSIVE* SCHEMES IN WHICH ALL CAN HELP. Practical work .was done by an influential and representative body called together at the Shire Hall, Brecon, on Monday afternoon last, by Lord Glanusk, as Lord-Lieutenant, to get the County War Fund on a business footing. Lord Glanusk presided and there were also present General Curteis, Col J J Jones, Col R D Garnons Williams, the Rev R M Cole-Hamilton, Messrs J E Moore- Gwyn, E Pirie Gordon. A Beckwith, David Powell, J Mills, W Roberts, H F W Harries, Evan Morgan (Mayor of Brecon), W F Parry deWinton. Lord Glanusk remarked that all pre- sent had promised to serve on the com- mittee of the War Fund and the meeting was more or less representative of every district in the town. The Crickhowell district was over represented, but he had an object in that. Mr Pirie Gordon, who had kindly undertaken to act as secretary, was in the Crickhowell district, and he thought they might be glad to have a small emergency com- mittee of two or three members whom he could get at quickly. The chief business of the County Committee would be to administer the War Fund which had already been started. He had had a telegram from H.R.H. The Prince of Wales asking for a branch of his National Relief Fund to be started in the county, and he had opened it, with a small donation, at the National and Provincial Bask-at Brecon. -He did not propose to amalgamate the two funds he proposed to keep the County Fund separate (with their approval) but he thought it necessary that they should give some support to His Royal High- ness's Fund, because it might happen that their own fund would not be sufficient for its purpose, and then they would get a share of the National Fund. They would have the help in the administration of their County War Fund of the committees of the Soldiers and Sailors' Families Association. Seeing that they had not been at work a week, he thought the county was getting fairly well organised. There was a meeting of the ladies of the Red Cross Society on Saturday and they knew what they had to do. The supply and drilling of men was being undertaken by a small com- mittee in each centre. Ladies' working parties were being started all over the county, and Miss deWinton had kindly taken a house in Brecon (the address of which would appear in the papers) for the receipt of the articles made. It would be necessary to make a grant for the purchase of materials. A voluntary motor service would be organised by Miss Starkie Bence. He would impress upon the committee the need of economy all the way through. The County Fund at the moment amounted to ^1690, and there were in addition a number of promises, including one from Mr Rees, of Pendarren-who he thought had promised ^200—which would bring up the total to over 62,0o0, a very satis- factory sum in less than a week. He was happy to be able to tell them that he had received leave from his medical adviser to join the Territorials in ten days under certain conditions—(applause) —and Mr Mcore-Gwyn had very kindly promised to act as his deputy, after he had gone. Communications in connec- tion with the fund and Lord Lieutenant's work in one way and another should be addressed to the County Hall, Brecon, where Mr Moore-Gwyn had promised to attend at least twice a week. He was sure they would all work as loyally for Mr Moore-Gwyn as they had been doing for him (Lord Glanusk) during the past week. (Applause). Mr Moore Gwyn remarked that it was a matter of duty to respond to the call made upon him. To represent such an important county as Breconshire in this matter was the last thing he would seek, but the way in which Lord Glanusk had started the work made it certain that everyone would put their shoulders into it. He trusted to have the goodwill and hearty support of every member of the committee. (Applause.) On the motion of Lord Glanusk, seconded by Mr David Powell, Col J J Jones was appointed chairman of the committee. Colonel Jones, in accepting the office, said he had thought that Lord Glanusk's accident would keep him in Breconshire to their advantage, but they were bound to rejoice that he would be able to do the work which his energetic disposition inclined him to and that he would be at the front for the benefit of his country. Lord Glanusk mentioned that Mr Gwynne Vaughan, though unable to be present that day, would represent Builth on the committee, and he sug- gested that Dr Black Jones should be asked to act for the Llanwrtyd and Llangammarch district.—Agreed. Mr Brychan Jeffreys was selected to act for the Sen ny bridge and Cray districts. Gen. Curteis, the Rev R M Cole- Hamilton, and MrtjBeckwith, with the Hon. Sec. (Mr Pirie Gordon) were ap- pointed an Emergency Committee. Incidentally it was mentioned that the Asylum staff had promised to make 100 shirts. Mr Mills said a Talgarth ladies' committee had already bought a quantity of flannel, and were starting to make 70 shirts and 70 pairs of socks. Would the County Committee pay for that material. Lord Glanusk. thought they would, but the Brecknockshire Territorials would prefer khaki shirts. It was decided to vote £200 to enable Miss deWintpn to buy materials for working parties in the county, and £200. to the Soldiers and Sailors' Families Association for distribution where needed—members of the County Com- mittee and other local representatives to have the opportunity of co-operating with the district committees of the Association. Other grants were also authorised, to Miss Bence for the motor- car service organisation and to the Red ¡ Cross Society. The Rev R M Cole-Hamilton raised the question of church and chapel col-

BRECON TOWN COUNCIL. A Storm in a Tea Cup. A meeting of the Brecon Town Council was held on Tuesday morning, the Mayor (Coun- cillor Evan Morgan) in the chair. Others present were Aldermen E A Wright, David Powell, Councillors Miss Philip Morgan, Messrs H C Rich, E M Meredith, J James Williams, C W Best, P P Williams, Gwilym T Jones, Wm Williams, with the Town Clerk (Mr G Hyatt Williams), and the Borough Surveyor (Mr H Llewelyn Griffith). VITAL STATISTICS. Dr Rees (Medical Officer), reported that during July ten deaths were registered, equal to an animal rate of 20 3 per thousand of the inhabitants. A case of diphtheria was dis- covered at a school in the town by the School Medical Officer. The case had been isolated and up to the present time there was no further development. FINANCE REPORT. Aid. Wright moved and Mr Wm Williams seconded the adoption of the Finance Com- mittee's report which recommended the pay- ment of X25 88 6d in respect of legal expenses with regard to the recent housing inquiry. Mr Meredith protested against the bill being paid. He read a report to the effect that at the meeting of the Council when the question of the steps to be taken in regard to the inquiry was discussed, the matter was left in the hands of the Mayor and Town Clerk. There was nothing said at that meeting concerning the employment of legal assistance in the persons of a solicitor and a barrister. He proposed that the bill be not paid/ Mr Gwilym Jones seconded. Mr Best remarked that at this time they should not carry their differences on the housing question to the extent which had been proposed that day. It was perfectly clear that they left this matter in the hands of the Mayor and Town Clerk, so that they should take the best steps of representing the Council before the inquiry. That being so, the proposed deletion was nothing more than a direct insult to their Mayor. He proposed that the account be paid. Aid- Powell It goes with the report. Mr Best added that the criticism was beyond all reason and he hoped the Council would not entertain the amendment for a moment. The case against the town bad been clearly worked up for months and it was absolutely necessary, for the sake of the town, that a proper case should be made out. Miss Philip Morgan said she could not oppose paying the bill because full powers were given the Mayor and the Town Clerk, but it never occurred to her that a lawyer would be employed. Mr Wm Williams supported the paying of the bill, as he considered it was very reasonable. Aid. Wright thought that everything was worth doing well and in a case of that kind, when a public inspector came down from London, it was impossible for the Council to go before that gentleman without being pro. perly prepared. The Mayor said the Council gave tbe Town Clerk and himself every power in the matter, and if they had done things in a slipshod mann"the Council would have blamed them more than they were doing at present. (Hear, hear). Mr Meredith said he did not wish to pass a vote of censure, but the proper way would have been to have called a meeting of the Council to consider the question of legal representation at the inquiry. He did not like a hole and corner meeting, and things ought to be done more above board and he expressed the opinion of a good many people in the town. The Mayor said there was no bole and corner meeting about it. It was the Council who gave powers. Mr Best asked Mr Meredith to withdraw his motion. Mr Meredith said he would withdraw the motion, but be wanted that opportunity of ventilaticg his feelings. The Mayor said he did not wish anyone to withdraw, as he was prepared to htand by anything he had done. But he considered that he had done the right thing. Mr Gwilym Jones: Do you consider it a I direct insult upon yourself? The Mayor You placed the matter in the hands of the Town Clerk and myself and if there is anyone to blame it is the Council. Mr Gwilym Jones: Why didn't the Town Clerk carry it out himself. The Town Clerk He did carry it out. Eventually Mr Meredith withdrew his motion and the report was unanimously adopted. WORKS AND GENERAL PURPOSES. The Surveyor submitted the report of the Works and General Purposes Committee which stated that the Committee had decided to meet on Sept. 5th to discuss further the question of removing the accumulation of gravel below the Usk Bridge. A plan was submitted by Mr H P Williams, showing his proposal in connection with his Free Street building site. The Surveyor was directed to communicate further with Mr Williams. A detailed summary of the expendi- ture by the works department, since March 25th, was submitted, the totals being:—General District Works Departmest, £ 564 18s 9d; Main and Bridge Roads, JS183 16a; County pave- ments, J630 10s 3d. Particulars were submitted of drainage reconstruction, nuisance abatement, common lodging-house inspection, etc. Notices relating to nine houses bad been served and five further inspections had been made during the month. The request of the Chamber of Trade for permission to fix an advertisement Board on the south front of the Guild Hall was left to the Mayor and the Town Clerk. The Com- mittee recommended that the Town Clerk write to the County Council requesting that a danger signal be erected to the west of Dinas road corner in Bridge street.

HORSES AND THE HARVEST. A Suggestion to Farmers. The Board of Agriculture and Fisheries have received a number of complaints from farmers representing that all their working stock of horses has been requisitioned for military pur- poses, and that they are unable to harvest their crops or are seriously impeded in doing eo, His Majesty's Government have clearly stated in Parliament that it is their desire that such interference with harvest operations should be avoided, but where it has unfortu- nately happened that Deopasary working stock has been withdrawn the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries would urge that neighbouring farmers, landowners, and land agents should interest themselves in remedying the miafor- taue by some measure of co-operation, and I that those in a position to do so should arrange to assist or to procure assistance for those whose stock has been removed to supply the needs of the nation.

lections, and Lord Glanusk said they must leave that to the ministers of all denominations, but they would be very glad to receive the collections. Lord Glanusk stated that if he had to send any sick men back, he proposed' as far as possible to send them to their own centres, where the Red Cross Society would be prepared to deal with them. They were starting one hospital already in Brecon, at the Mansion House. I

FARMERS AND THE WAR. HELPFUL DISCUSSION AT TALGARTH. The Executive Committee of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union met at the Tower Hotel, Talgarth, on Monday afternoon. Mr J W Jones (Sheephouse) presided and others present were Aid. Mervyn T Davies (Portbamel), Messrs A E Havard (Glasbury), R T Rogers (Glasbury), T Price (Trephillip), Wm. Price (Glanwye), S B Meredith, C C. (Newchurch), J M Price (Llanelieu Court), E P Williams (Dolinwydd), J Evans (Erwood), W C Davies (Llanddew), D Thomas (Blaenbrynich), W D Phillips (Troedyrbarn), 0 W Davies (Aber- duhonw) and J P Griffiths (secretary). The Secretary reported the result of his enquiries relative to the washing of carts in other counties. This practice was not in vogue in Monmouthshire, Herefordshire andGloucester- sbire, excepting Gloucester City, which was the equivalent of a county area in itself. Conse- quently the Executive resolved that the matter drop. The Secretary produced a financial statement to date. Income so far totalled t32 18s lid, excluding a balance of £10 lis Od brought forward from last year. They had spent f37 4s 6d already, and the balance now to their credit was 96 5s 5d. Glasbury had paid so far, on a membership of 77, an increase Builth Wells, on 70 Erwood, a branch that was doing extraordinary well, on 48 Talgarth, on 49. Some of the members suggested that new branches should be formed in Newbridge-on- Wye and Llanwrtyd, matters which were deferred until after the harvest. Mr 0 W Davies said he would introduce for further discussion at the next meeting the important question of direct Parliamentary representation. He advocated that a fund already opened for the purpose should receive their support. The Chairman Mr Davies has already given a sovereign and I will add another. (Applause) It's a pity for a solitary pound to be in the bank by itself. (Laughter.) Mr 0 W Davies I'm afraid it is not proving a very good nest.egg-more warmth is required. (More laughter.) Disappointment was expressed at the small membership returned for the Brecon branch, and the Executive directed the Secretary to write the Chairman suggesting re-organisation, etc. A letter came to hand from Mr H W Palmer, secretary of the National Farmers' Union, enclosing the following resolution carried at their last meeting :-16That the Chancellor of the Exchequer be asked to receive a deputation from the National Farmers' Union on the question of the Budget, as the executive meeting of the Union views with dismay the proposals put forward in the Budget, feeling certain that these proposals will place additional burdens on the agricultural industry, and, unless they are to be drastically altered, advises all members of the Union to give them uncom- promising hostility." Mr Griffiths explained that the Chancellor bad suggested a meeting at about the time of Shrewsbury Show, This was found incon. venient, and the matter had been postponed, with the result that nothing bad been done yet. Mr J M Price gave notice that he would, at the next meeting, move "That the Chancellor of the Exchequer be asked through the Farmers' Union what protection he intended to make in his proposed Land Development Bill for farmers, who, through circumstances over which they bad no control, had to become their own landlords, and in many cases much against their own interests." The Secretary of the National Farmers' Union sent a further letter in which he stated that it behoved farmers to keep cool and refuse to sell grain and stock recklessly at advanced prices. Further, a committee bad been appointed by the Government to deal with the subject, and when the county committees were formed they might be sure the offer of help from their organisation would be accepted. Patriotism demanded that they should use every endeavour to prevent crops and stock getting into the bands of speculators and that every assisiance should be given to the com- mittee. The Chairman considered the letter very timely. The point was for farmers to help the Government to protect meat, corn and other food supplies from being cornered by merchants. There were people who would hold things up to obtain huge prices in times of greatest scarcity, consumers had to pay the increased prices, and the growers bad no advantage. They should co-operate in suppressing cornering, and if any "sharpers" came round refuse to sell to them. The Secretary remarked that the farmer should car, y on his business as if there was no war and not sell any more animals than they would at ordinary times. This would help to bring back normal conditions. They should not corner themselves nor allow others to corner at their expense. All they had to do was to keep cool heads and go along quietly. The Chairman urged farmers to keep store stock, especially store ewes, and not be tempted to sell them prematurely for killing. If they did they would injure the supply later on. The Executive resolved to strongly support the National Union resolution and as far as possible to give its suggestions close adherence.

Llanwrtyd Wells Races. Despite the many unforeseen circumstances attending the European crisis, and the non, attendance of Mr Vivian Hewitt, the aviator, through an accident at Llanirindod Wells, the seventh annual Llanwrtyd Wells Race Meeting, held on the Abernant course on Thursday last, drew a crowd of something like 2,000 persons. The card contained 69 entries, but in one or two instances the field was small, owing no doubt to the long distance owners being unable to obtain horse boxes. The alteration in the position of the paddock created a favourable impression, and the graud stand recently erected was very well patronised. The continued support afforded the races by owners from all parts of the country tends to show that; this meeting is progressing year by year, the adaptability of the course and its beautiful surroundings making it one of the best in tbe country. Details of the racing Abernant Stakes—1, Mr Davies, Penygroes, "Butcher" 2, Mr Vaughan, Leominster, "Ethel" 3. Mr Sid Williams, Swansea, "Little Nell." Open trotting handicap—1. Mr Rees, Llan. debie, "Elsie M" 2: Mr Walker, Ciydach, "Marjorie M" 3, Mr James, Abertillery, "Archie." The Spa Stakes—1, Mr Thomas, Swansea, "Workman" 2, Mr Davies, Sarnau, "Tich" 3, Mr Vaughan, Leominster, Ethel." Local trotting handicap—1, Mr Price, Llanwrda, "Molly"; 2, Mr Davies, Ltwyn. mercbed, "Black Prince" 3, Mr Irfon Price, Tyrparker, "Fly." Cwmirfon Stakes-I, Mr Gwillim, Pontrilas, "Bonny Bird" 2, Mr Sid Williams, "Little Nell." The Eppytit Stakes—1, Mr Davies. "Tich" 2, Mr Lewis, Glancrychan, "Happy Lass" 3, Mr Bevan, Upper Chapel, "Little Molly." For the big race, the Cwmirfon Stakes, value £ 25, there v.ere ten entries, but only two horses faced the starter.

TO OWNERS OF MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES. APPEAL FOR USE DURING THE WAR. The Lord-Lieutenant (Lord Glanusk) appeals to all owners of Motor Cars and Motor Cycles in Breconshire to give the use of their Cars and Cycles, if neces- sary, to convey Stores, Soldiers, or Wounded, or to carry Despatches, &c., in this and neighbouring counties. Information to be sent to A. M. S. BENCE, The Shire Hall, Brecon. Those residing in Breconshire who own Motor Cars or Motor Cycles which are registered outside the county are specially invited to send in their names and addresses, as there is no other means of ascertaining them. A Central Committee will shortly be formed. In the meantime Lord Glanusk has undertaken full control, and when he joins his regiment, Mr J E Moore- Gwyn, his lordship's deputy for Lord Lieutenancy work, will act for him.

HAY RURAL COUNCIL. Thursday.—Present: Mr W. Thomas (in the chair), Rev. W. E. T. Morgan, Messrs J. R. Griffiths, W. M. Price, W. Jones, W. V. Pagb, and James Gunter (olerk). Reports were received on the condition of the several elementary schools in the distriot. A few defects needed attention here and there, and the Inspector of Naisanoes was directed to see that the necessary remedies were effected. The Council's agreement for water supply in respect to certain property belonging to Lord Aehbarnham, at Talgarth, terminated on the 2ud instant. The land in question had been sold to four or five new owners, and the Council resolved that the latter could avaU themselves of the water service if they desired. The Council approved and signed an agree- < ment with Messrs H. Arnold & Son in respeot to a satisfactory arrangement for the tram traffic across the Coanoil's highway at Pony. wal. The argument with Mr Peace Jones relative to the orchard as a refuse tip at Talgarth was also approved and signed. No action was taken with regard to Brecon' shire Coonty Council's letter on the classifica- tion of roads. The Clerk reported that Breconshire County Council had very kindly allowed them all the motor danger signals applied for. Consideration of correspondence dealing with the state of Tregunter and Llanfillo road from Mr R. S. Bamford (Hereford) was deferred. The roadmen's application for an increase of wageB, &o., was considered. The Council re- solved to grant a rise of Is per week from the 1st week in March till the end of Ootober, and further decided that the men should leave off work at 2 p.m. on Saturdays, with an allow- ance of 15 minates for lanch during the morn. ing. They also agreed to divide Talgarth road work between two men, each man being responsible for a separate section.

Builth Workhouse as Country Mansion. At tbo fortoigbtly meeting of Builth Board of Guardians, held on Monday, there were pre. sentMr Thos. Davies (Chairman), tbe Revs David Owen and W O Williams, Messrs B Aubrey Thomas, Evan Bafton, W Jones, Jas. Pryce, William Prothero, William Powell, Thos, Davies, Thos. Price, J L Davies, T B Richards, Edward Owen, Edwin Probert, Isaac Davies, James Jones, J Price, D Jones, Joseph Prit- chard, Thomas Pagh; J Jones, Evan Williams, Joshua Price, Thomas Pagh (New Buildings), Thos. Richards, Isaac Thomas, John Jones, Roger Evans, and Reginald J Owen (Clerk). The Rev David Owen, after pointing out bow easily one or more of the workhouses in Breconshire could be dispensed with from the point of view of need of the accommodation for the county's paupers, said there were many attractions in the town and district, the scenery beiug some of the best in the world, whilst the botanist, the geologist, and the angler and shooting man would all find plenty to interest them. Mid-Wales was also celebrated for its mineral waters-sulpbur, chalybeate, and saline —and there were such waters in the neigbbour. hood of Builth. He would propose that they advertise the workhoase and the surrounding grounds for sale, hoping that a company wonld be formed, and establish there a hospital for some charitable object, or pessibly a million- aire would buy it and transform it into a Mansion. It was reported that the Prince of Wales intended to build a Royal mansion in some part of Wales, and b hoped that it would be in Mid-Wales. He would find more attract- ions in the neighbourhood than in any other ia Wales. Mr Evan Bafton said the rev. gentleman had given an excellent advertisment to Builth Wells. Mr John Jones Ave you going te Meend the proposition ? Mr Bafton I intended to second, but now that you have interrupted me I shall Bit down. Mr John Jones apologised to Mr Bufton, and then seconded the proposition. He said tboy were supposed to be Christians, and they allowed the poor people to come there and live on an allowance. They had their food given out for them in ounces, and they were kept as prisoners, yet every pauper they had at the workhouse cost them 12s per bead. Mr E Aubrey Thomas considered the motion was premature in his opinion it was much too soon for such a proposal. Mr W Protbcroe also believed that tbe scheme was premature. Mr Jones complained of there being paupers at the workhouse, and a few minutes ago he was advocating bringing old people into the house. The workhouse bad been provided for old people, and they were well looked after there, and be was glad to say that the roaster and matron discharged their duties remarkably well. The Rev W 0 Williams proposed, and Mr Isaac Davies seconded, that the matter be deferred for six mouths, and all those present, with the exception of the Rev David Owen and Mr J Jonep, votsd for the smecdcnent, which was carried.

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