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_0_ -r- TRECASTLE (i CONTROL CASE. A Glass of Rum that nobody Wanted. The calling of a considerable number of witnesses for the defcncc uccouifced for a Trecastle control case taking ;■ bout three hours in the hearing at Devynock Petty Sessions, on Thursday. The magistrates sitting were Col. Stuart Morgan (chairman. Mr Brychan Jt:u-eys, and Mr Morgan Morgan. Wm. Davies, lieonsce of the Black Horse Inn, Trecastle. was charged under the Liquor Control Order with allowing intoxicating liquor to be consumed during prohibited hours, and David Benjamin Owen, Gamrhiw Farm, Babell, near Llandovery, was charged with con- Both pleaded not guilty. Mr A. Jolly (from the office ot Messrs. Edgar Thomas and Harries, Brecon) prosecuted oil bolialf of the Police. He remarked that the landlord was not on the premises at the time of the alleged offence, but lie was not charged with supplying, with permitting consumption. P.c. Pearce, of Brecon, stated that at 2-50 p.m. on May 21st (Fair Day), he visited the Black Horse Inn, Trecastle, in company with P.c. Williams. The defendant Owen and three other men were sitting at a small table in the bar, each with a glass in front of him. Three of the glasses were empty, but the glass in front of Owen contained rum, and witness now produced the spirit in a bottle. Owen admitted that the glass contained rum, but said It don't belong to me someone must have gone out and left it, which I have seen them doing to-day. I have been drinking port wine. I paid for three glasses, my glass is over there (pointing in the direction of the counter). There were no glasses on the counter. Witness drew Owen's attention to the fact that there was a glass on the table to each man, and said the one con- taining rum must be his. The other three men admitted that the empty glasses were theirs. Witness next spoke to Robert Davies, son of the landlord, who was behind the bar, and asked him if he had served the rum, and he replied No, it must have been on the table." Mrs Davies came in and said We have had no intoxicating liquor since before 2 o'clock. Then I put the boy in the bar." Cross-examined He believed the clock in the bar had stopped he did not draw anyone's attention to the time. P.c. Ivor Williams, Brecon, gave cor- roborative evidence. In cross-examination he said there were also three men in a back room, and lie and ]?.c. Pearce looked into that room first. The first of eight witnesses for the defence was Jna Roderick, tailor, Llan- deusant, who said he went to Trecastle on May 21st and was at the Black Horse." He was hot supplied with any intoxicating drink after 2 o'clock. At that time he asked the landlady for a glass of whisky, and she told him there was none to be had. The Clerk (Mr Cambridge Phillips) She told you the truth you cannot get whisky nowadays (laughter). Continuing, witness said he knew nothing about the glass of rum but he saw a glass with something in it on the table. Mr Morgan Morgan Were you one of the four men ?—Witness Yes. The Chairman There was nothing served after 2 o'clock No no whisky, rum, or beer. The Chairman You are going to ask the Bench to believe that thirsty men will sit down in front of a glass containing all that rum and will not drink it ?—No, sir, we had a glass of port wine because there was no -whisky. Answering further questions, witness said that according to his watch the two constables entered the house about 2-30, and left about 2-40. Owen did not drink anything while witness was there. Mrs Davies, the landlady, stated that the two policemen came into the house between 2-30 and 2-35. She did not serve any intoxicating drink after 2-30. After 2 o'clock she only had port left. She knew nothing about the rum on the table, except that it must have been served before 2 o'clock. After the constables had left she went into the back room where the three men were, and asked one of them, P.c. Edwards, of Abercrave. what time it was, and he said it was 2-40. Cross-examined Owen did not come into the house until after 2-15, and the rum had been served then. Mr Tolly Is it a very common practice to buy rum in'your house and leave it?— Witness Yes, on fair day. There are many who do not care much for rum they have it if they cannot get anything else and leave it. There were glasses on the counter. David Morgan, Bwysfafawr Farm, Tre- castle, was called by Mr Davies to give evidence as to what P.c. Edwards said about the time, but Mr Jolly successfuly b objected to such a statement being ac- cented as evidence, seeing that it was possible for the defence to call Edwards. Mr Davies pointed out that he was only served with the summons on Tuesday, and had not had time to subpoena P.c. Edwards. Incidentally, Mr Morgan stated that the counter was full of empty glasses. Rees Davies, farmer, Cefngarreg, Llan- deusant, said he arrived at the Black Horse" at 2 o'clock on May 21st, and was told he could not have either whisky or rum. He had port. Witness knew nothing about the rum on the table it was not served to Owen whilst he was there.
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BRONLLYS.
BRONLLYS. Presentation to Schoolmaster. — On Friday, May 23rd, the people of Broullys and district assembled in large numbers at Bronllys School, to show their appre- ciation of the services of Mr A. J. Cole, the Headmaster, who is leaving for Middlesex. Mr Cole was presented with a case of Treasury notes by Mrs D. P. Hopkins, Bronllys Court, on behalf of the subscribers, The meeting was pre- sided over by Alderman Mervyn Davies, Porthamel, who referred to Mr Cole's valuable services at the school, where marked improvement had been made in all subjects, and in scripture history in particular. He had also done excellent work in connection with the Bronllys Soldiers' Fund and had given very able addresses to the Talgarth branch of the I C.E.M.S. Mr D. P. Hopkins, J.P., Bronllys Court, another of the managers of the school, spoke highly of the work I accomplished by Mr Cole, and of the affection with which lie was regarded by all the children. Rev. D. Rees, C.M. Minister, referred to the social qualities of the headmaster, his ability ss an organiser, and his business qualities. He 11 was broad-minded and sympathetic, and a genial companion. Mr Howell Powell, Pontybat, was pleased to identify himself with the movement and to pay tribute to Mr Coles's excellent qualities. Mr Skyrme, Parcybrain, testified to the readiness with which all joined in the movement to honour the guest of the evening. In responding, Mr Cole thanked the managers of the school for their support, expressed satisfaction with the co-operation of his assistant, Miss Watkins, Post Office, and thanked all for their kindness and encouragement. A "social" was afterwards held and much enjoyed.
Abcrgavenny Horse Show.
Abcrgavenny Horse Show. It has been arranged to hold this popular show as in pre-war days on the first Thursday in September, viz., Sept. 4th. The old schedule has been revised and considerable additions made to the prize list, which has hitherto run to about £ 400. The president for this year is Colonel Curre, of Itton Court, Chepstow.
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— SENNYBRiDGE SHOPKEEPERS FiNED. Jam Sales Without Registration. At Devynock Petty Sessions, on Thursday, before Col. Stuart Morgan (chairman), Mr Brychan Jeffreys and Mr Morgan Morgan, The Misses Jennet and Mary Evans, of the Usk Stores, Sennybridge, and Mrs 1 Mary Sarah Morgan, of the Emporium, Sennybridge, were charged by Mr B. L. Pritchard, executive officer to the Brecon Rural District Food Control Committee, with selling jam without a certificate of registration. Mr M. F. Thomas, Brecon, appeared for the prosecution. The case of the Misses Evans, for whom their father appeared, was taken first. Mr Thomas stated that by the Jam and Syrup Registration Order, n which came into force on October 31st, 1918, persons who "wished to sell jam (and marmalade was included in the term jam for the purposes of the Order) were required to register with the local Food Control Committee. On February 28th Mr Pritchard went to the defen- dants' shop and had a conversation with Miss Jennet Evans as to the jam there, and she admitted having sold marmalade. He asked her why she had not registered. and she replied that it was too much bother to register for jam as it had to be split up into such small portions, and she did not know it was necessary to register for the sale of marmalade. Giving evidence, Mr Pritchard said he asked Miss Evans if she sold jam and I she replied No," but added that she sold marmalade. There was then a quantity of marmalade in the shop, and he produced a letter from Miss Jennet Evans admitting that between Nov. 22nd and Feb. 12th she received from whole- salers in various lots 18 lbs of jam and 182 lbs of marmalade. The Chairman And all she had to do was to register that she was going to sell this jam ?—Witness Yes. She-had no fee to pay ?-No. Mr Evans said that with regard to the few pots of jam received, they were expecting his son from the Front and got the jam on that account. They I never understood it was necessary to register for marmalade, and he did not I think there was a grocer in the place who had done it. There was no con- cealment. Mr Thomas pointed out that there was no right to get jam for the visiting son, as it was rationed at the time. The Bench reserved their decision until they had heard the other case. Mrs Morgan admitted the accuracy of the information against her. Mr Thomas stated that on Feb. 28th Mr Pritchard saw an assistaut at de- fendant's shop and asked her for the jam coupons. She said she did not know anything about it and admitted having sold some jam a month previously and some marmalade the previous day. Mr Thomas then gave particulars as to quantities of jam and marmalade that had been supplied to defendant by whole- salers. Defendant said the reason she did not register was that they were so worried they 1hought they would be better without the jam business. At the time the Order came out they were supposed to dole out jam in 2 oz. portions, which meant a serious loss, and they thought they would leave it alone. Then plenty of marmalade came on the market, the wholesalers never asked them whether they were registered, and she thought they would be obliging the public by I el getting it. Other people were also selling it. The Misses Ev:ms were fined;C2 Os 6d including costs, and Mrs Morgan was fined £ 2 including costs.
I BREGOi'SHRE ASSIZES.I
I BREGOi'SHRE ASSIZES. I An Unusual incident. Mr W. Ll. Williams, K.C., presided as Co"y/nl-.sinner nf t'io Breeo:i.-<hiro Snrn- n:er Arizes, held at Brecon on Monday, in the unavoidable absence of Mr Justice Avory. Before going to Court the Com- missioner attended service at S. Mary's Church in state, accompanied by the High Sheriff (Mr Rhys Davies, Aber- crave), the Sheriff's Chaplain (the R v. R. Beyuon, Cariuel C.M. Church, Aber- crave), the Under Sheriff (Mr D. T. Jeffreys), and the usuil guard of Police, in charge of Doptity ChieC Constable S. Jones, trumpeters, ovc. The service wn.s taken by Ihe Rev. II. J. Church Jones, R.D., and the sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Davies, curate-iu-charge of the Rev. J. Davies, curate-iu-charge of S. David's, Abercrave. NO COUNSEL vou THE I'ROSECTTION. I There was only one case for trial, and on this being called it was stated that there was no counsel for the prosecution. Mr D. W. E. Thomas, the solicitor concerned, said he had been unable to obtain one. I The Commissioner remarked that there must be a number of counsel disengaged. I It was the duty of the solicitor to see that the case was properly prepared and presented to the Court. A number of gentlemen had been summoned to serve on the jury, the High Sheriff probably 'I had been put to great inconvenience in attending, and lie had no doubt some of the magistrates of the county had come. He did not wish to put the county to any further expense in the matter, so he would try the case without the assistance of counsel for the prosecution. Mr Thomas apologised to the Court, but explained that in the arrangements he made for the instruction of counsel he followed the practice he had adopted for 25 years. The Commissioner There is no ex- cuse.
TALGARTH MOTHER AND SON ACQUITTED.
TALGARTH MOTHER AND SON ACQUITTED. Reginald Pugh, 15, of Talgarth, was charged with stealing a sheet and a piece of calico, value 10/ the property of Mrs Emily Frances Evans, and Catherine Pugh, 38, his mother, was charged with receiving the articles, knowing them to have been stolen. Mr N. H. Thomas, instructed by Mr Lewis Jones (Brecon), defended, and both mother and son I pleaded not guilty. The prosecutrix, wife of Garfield Evans, of Bell street, Talgarth, em- ployed a Mrs Mary Price to do some washing for her on January 21st last, and several sheets and a piece of calico were hung on a line in the garden close to Mrs Price's house, and, owing to rain, left out for the night. Next morning one sheet and the piece of calico were missed. Both Mrs Evans and Mrs Price swore to the ownership of a sheet and piece of calico produced by the Police, positively identifying the former by a darn and a burnt hole. Asked by Mr Thomas whether there was anything extraordinary about the darning that enabled her to swear to it, Mrs Evans replied, "Yes, it is very bad (Laughter). Mrs Price, in cross-examination, said it was a "rather windy night on January 21st, but not very windy." Charles Griffiths, a boy of 13, spoke to being with Reginald Pugh on the night I of January 21st near the garden where the clothes were hanging. Pugh re- marked There's nice clean sheets on the line." Defendant also took a hand- kerchief and two collars from a hedge. The collars he left on the water tap of a house near, saying, It's a pity to take these, perhaps they have got no more," but he kept the handkerchief, and they went away. Cross-examined When defendant took the collars and handkerchief from the hedge, witness thought he was only doing it for a lark. Police-Sergt. Bendle stated that he searched Mrs Pugh's house on January 24th, and in an unlocked box upstairs found the sheet produced it was wet and rolled up. The calico he found on a line iu the downstairs room of the cottage. Mrs Pugh said The sheet is mine and Reggie found the calico in the brook on Tuesday last." The boy was present and he said Yes, I found it in the brook." Cross-examined Mrs Pugh made no attempt to conceal anything. Witness found two other wet articles upstairs. The Judge pointed out that the case was reported on January 22nd, and asked the sergeant how came it that it had not been brought to trial before. P.s. Bendle explained that the case was brought before the magistrates at Talgarth Petty Sessions at the beginning of February, and had to be adjourned for a month owing to the boy Griffiths not appearing because he had not been sub- poenaed. He had been told to attend. When the March Pettv Sessions came on, Mrs Evans was too ill to attend and the case had to be adjourned for another ij month. At the next Court it was sent for trial. Addressing the jury for the defence, Mr Thomas characterised the evidence as of a most flimsy character and remarked that the long time it was about suggested that the prosecution knew they had a weak case. After some deliberation, the jury found both defendants not guilty. The Commissioner, on discharging them, said Mrs Pugh, it is lucky for you that the jury did not know what I know about your past character. Let this be a lesson to you.
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A TALGARTH PO'TESS. j j [By T. FREDERICK. LEWIS.] ¡ The other day I picked up a little book of verses. It was called Miscel- laneous Poems." The writer was Jane Williams and the little book was printed in the year 1824 by Priscilla Hughes, Brecknock. By the way the name of the old county town was invariably written as Brecknock "• in past years and not as generally spelt to-day— Brecon. Jane Williams, orYsgafell," to quote her pen-name, was born in London in the year 1803, but although born in the Metropolis, she resided for very many I years at Neuadd Felin, Talgarth, then I occupied by the Williams family, to whom she was related. Jane Williams loved Breconshire and it was at Neuadd Felin where she wrote most of her books, including the little book of miscellaneous poems I have just alluded tJ. Consequently she may be claimed to be a Breconshire lady in sympathy. The titles of the poetois include Napoleon Bonaparte," Gwernyfed 'I' Hall," The tempest," On a withered rose," Religion," Revenge," The Maniac," The life of a spirit," On I the trunk of an old tree," The Peasant," Maiden's Grave," and others. I will quote part of one particularly pretty poem, as it was written in the spring-tide, and we all know how charm- ing our country-side appears at that time :— No longer the cold wintry tempests are blowing, The dark, frozen hours of winter are past No longer the streamlet is rapidly flowing, Nor echo repeat the loud sigh of the blast. Earth, deck'd with fair flowrets, looks beauteous and blooming, Birds tune their soft numbers in every grove The turtle repeats its soft tale, too, beguiling His tender companion to listen to love. Arise, oh my fair one, at morning's dawn straying, Contemplate the rising sun's rich golden ray, Fair Nature, her loveliest charms is displaying Arise, then, my fair one and hasten away. Truly a realistic picture of the Tal- garth district and as true of these sunshiny days as it was when Jane Williams wrote it over 70 years ago. Jane Williams also wrote A History of Wales" (probably her best work), Twenty Essays on the Practical Im- provement of God's Providential Dis- pensation," Life and Writings of the Rev. Thomas Price (Carnhuanawc), in two thick royal vols., The Auto- biography of Elizabeth Davies," A Balaclava Nurse," and The Literary Women of England." She eventually returned to London, living at Oakley Crescent, where she died. All her books had a very consideiable sale and her History of Wales was described by leading historians as being an exceed- ingly good one. The book of Miscellaneous Poems was published for private circulation and I noticed in the list of subscribers given on the title page the names of most of the leading residents of Brecon- shire and South Wales generally. The one on "Gwernyfed Hall" is particu- larly interesting. The ancient building was uninhabited at the time the poem was written.
City Freedom for the Prince…
City Freedom for the Prince cf Wales. I The Prince of Wales has been admitted by patrimony to the Freedom of the I City of London. The admission took place at the Guild Hall with the usual ceremonial and was witnessed by a dis- tinguished gathering. The certificate of freedom was not enclosed in the usual gold casket, but was contained in a silver frame. In place of the-casket the Prince was asked to accept a gift of silver plate consisting of three solid silver hand- wrought pilgrim bottles suitably engraved and made by the Goldsmiths and Silver- smiths' Company, 112, Regent street. London, W. They were reproduced from original ones made for the first Duke of Marlborough. The gift was handed to the Prince bv the Lord Mavor.
On the Allotment.
On the Allotment. PEA AND BEAN SUPPORTS. Sticks, string, or wire netting are alternative methods adopted to support the haulm or bine of peas and beans. Undoubtedly the best support is afforded by twiggy hazel or beech sticks, to which the plants cling naturally from the first. Whatever form of support is used it should be available for the plants when they have attained from 2 to 3 inches of growth. A little soil drawn up with the hoe on each side of the row previous to fixing the supports will prove beneficial and also give some support to the young plants until they take hold of the sticks. Should the weather prove hot and dry during the flowering and pod-Bearing period a slight dewing over the foliage in the evening with a nne-rosed watering can or a syringe and a good supply of water to the roots will prolong the crop considerably. » THE IMPORTANCE OF HOEING. Keep the hoex constantly at work amongst all growing crops, so as to create and maintain a fine suijface tilth. This constant stirring of the surface soil conserves moisture in the soil and so saves watering, helps the birds to clear the ground of pests and keeps down weed seedlings. r., SEED-BEARING PLANTS. Vegetable plants not intended for seed saving purposes should be prevented from forming flowers and seed capsules. During the stage of reproduction plants take heavy toll from the soil. In view of the manure shortage, this unnecessary soil exhaustion should be avoided as much as possible. CHECKING APPLE MILDEW. Considerable loss is caused by apple mildew in some specially susceptible varieties of apple and reports received by the Board of Agriculture show that it is very prevalent in some districts this year. Among the varieties reported as being attacked are Bismarck, Lane's Prince Albert, A#ington Pippin, and Cox's Orange. Experiments have shown that apple mildew can be kept under control if proper measures are adopted. After wintering in the buds, the mildew appears as these unfold in the spring. This is known as "primary" infection and no spraying will prevent its developing. Where possible all in- fected buds should be cut off as soon as they are seen and burnt. Secondary" infection by spores from this first infection can be controlled by spraying with Lime Sulphur. To make this use generally 1 gallon of concen- trated Lime Sulphur (1.3 sp. gr.) to 30 gallons of water. In the case of Cox's Orange, however, half the strength must be used (viz. 1 gallon of concentrated lime sulphur to 60 gallons of water).
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CRICKET. CHRIST COLLEGE v. THE MASTERS. Played on the School ground on May ,th and 29th. The School won by 100 ruus. T. 1.1. Price played two well hit innings and L. L. Jones badeJ in capital style again. Except for 1. Ll. Evans and R. T. Harries, the other School batsmen were cheaply dismissed by Mr Donaldson and Smart. E. Williams bowVl destructively for the School, taking 13 wickets for 8(; runs. Mr Donaldson's hard hit GO was made rapidly but with some lack. Sores :— CHRIST COLLEGE. 1st Innings. E. L. Jones, c Griffiths, b Donaldson 2 T. Ll. Price, b Donaldson 48 I. LI. Evans, b Isitt 28 E. Williams, b Smart 12 X. S. Blackall, c Smart, b Donaldson 10 E. D. Jones, c Godby. b Smart 8 R. T. Harries. lbw, b Smart 8 K. V. Evans, b Donaldson 0 H. O. Davies. b Donaldson (I X. J. Griffiths, b Donaldson 8 D. R. R. Roberts, not out 0 Extras 13 Total 137 2nd Innings. E. L. Jones, lbw, b Smart 50 T. Ll. Price, c and b Donaldson 28 I. Ll. Evans. c Griffiths, b Smart 8 E. Williams, c Godby. b Donaldson 2 N. S. Blackall, lbw, b Donaldson 4 E. D. Joiiei. c Moreton. b Isitt 12 R. T. Harries, b Donaldson 19 K. V. Evans, Ibw, b Smart 0 H. 0. Davies, not out 4 Extras 30 Innings declared closed 157 THE MASTERS. 1st Innings. G. H. Isitt, c Harries, b Williams 8 Rev. A. E. Donaldson, b Price 14 1. H. Osborne Jones, b Williams 0 E. N. Morgan, b Price 2 W. E. Moreton, b Williams 0 D. R. Be van, c Griffiths, b Williams 0 T. E. Griffiths, c Price, b Williams. 0 W. P. Morgan, b Williams 0 E. K. Godby, c Griffiths, b Williams 7 E. H. Holmes, b Price 18 Smart, not out 0 Extras 20 Total 69 2nd Innings. G. H. Isitt, c Price, b Williams 10 Rev. A. E. Donaldson, lbw, b Price 60 1. H. Osborne Jones, b Price 6 E. K. Morgan, c 1. Ll. Evans, b Williams 9 W. E. Moreton, not out 11 D. R. Bevan, c E. L. Jones, b Williams 0 T. E. Griffiths, c Griffiths, b Williams 8 W. P. Morgan, b Williams 0 E. K. Godby, c Harries, b Williams 0 E. H. Holmes, run out 5 Smart, c Griffiths, b Price 1 Extras 15 Total 125 CHRIST COLLEGE v. DR. T. MORGANS TEAM. (13 aside). The visitors on Saturday last were a powerful team, and as they had a super- fluity of players the unusual number of 13 men aside turned out. The School hit up the excellent total of 250. Price and Williams, by splendid cricket, added 106 for the third wicket, and Blackall afterwards gave his captain great help. Price's 104 was a brilliant innings with- out a serious mistake in it. The later batsmen did not fare so well. The visitors speedily lost five useful wickets, but Teddy" Morgan played a delightful innings of 63, and M. Williams, Capt. Gottwaltz, and S. R. Phillips all did well. The last wicket fell about ten minutes before time, and the School had gained a fine win by 66 runs. Price followed up his great innings by some most successful bowling, and took seven wickets for 33 runs. Scores :— CHRIST COLLEGE. 1. Ll. Evans, b Thomas 15 E. L. Jones, c Thomas, b Evans 10 T. Ll. Price, st. Phillips, b M.Williams 104 E. Williams, b Strange 47 X. S. Blackall. c Evans, b M. Williams 22 E. D. Jones. st. Phillips, b M.Williams 16 OsborneJones,st.Phillips, bE.Morgan 5 R.T.Harries.c M. Williams,b E.Morgan 0 H. O. Davies, c Strange, b E. Morgan 1 W. E. Moreton, b E. Morgan 2 K. V. Evans, not out 0 X. J. Griffiths, b E. Morgan 0 D. R. R. Roberts, st. Phillips, b M. Williams 6 Extras 23 Total 250 NIT. T. MORGANS XIII. G. Slinsby. c Griffiths, b Williams 2 E. A. Tyler, b Williams 1 R. Bellingham, b Price 1 S. M. Cook, b Price 0 J. S. Strange, b Price 6 M. Williams, c K. V. Evans, b Roberts 31 Dr. E. Morgan, b Price 63 Capt. Gottwaltz. c K. V. Evans, b Williams 36 Dr. T. Morgrn, b Price 3 S. R. Phillips, not out 29 E. Evans, c & b Price 4 Rev. R. K. Williams, b Price 2 L. Thomas, absent 0 Extras 6 Total. 184
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Lewis Williams, Bishopstown, Tre- castle, Thomas Thomas, carpenter, Tre- castle, and Jno. Humphrey Morgan, Yscoedhirwain (this witness said the rum was on the table when he went into the house at 2 o'clock, and as far as he knew Owen was a teetotaller) were also called. Defendant Owen gave evidence. He swore that when he arrived at the Biack Horse'' the landlady told him she had only port. He had some at the counter, and after talking there with a neighbour sat down at the table with Jno. Morgan, Rees Davies, and Roderick, but had nothing to drink there. Cross-examined He admitted that he sat in front of the rum. He never drank rum. He did dot pay for port for other men, although P.c. Pearce had sworn that he claimed to have done so. In transpired that Owen had recently left the Army, and the Chairman re- marked I expect you had your rations then (Laughter). The Clerk All teetotallers drink rum in the Army (Laughter). Mr Jolly was allowed to call P.c. Owen Jones, of Trecastle, to give rebutting evidence. The officer said it was 2-40 p.m. when the two Brecon constables passed his house, which was next to the Black Horse," and they had to put their bicycles against the wall before going in. The Bench decided to convict, and fined Davies Y,2 including costs, and Owen 101- including costs.