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A Broken Jaw.
A Broken Jaw. HAY WOUNDING CHARGE. ACCUSED SENT FOR TRIAL. At Hay, before Mr J. Williams Vaughan (chair- man), Capt. Graystone, Rev. J. J. de Winton, Mr E. Butler, Mr Enoch George and Mr J. Morgan, on Monday, Alexander Henderson, Montpellier House, Broad street, Hay, was charged with un- lawfully and maliciously wounding Albert John Wheeler, 23, Castle street, Hay, builder's labour- er, at Hay on August 9th. Mr W. Jones-Williams (solicitor, Brecon) pro- secuted on behalf of the police, and Mr E. Powell Careless (solicitor, Llandrindod Wells) defended. Complainant, who is 21 years of age, said he was working for Mr Lewis, his employer, on the .late mentioned when, between 3 and 4 o'clock in the afternoon, a bout 9 children, of ages varying up to 10 years, came into the yard. Some climbed on to the wall there, whilst others played with sand underneath the wall. He was 8 yards away from them and, because he was afraid the stones would fall on the smaller children, he ordered them away, but thev would no go. Therefore, lie took up the toy engine the children were playing with, which was full of sand, and put it down in front of the gate rather hard. He did not throw it. up Broad street, and then proceeded with his work. Accused, a few minutes later, came down on a on to the wall there, whilst others plaeyd with bicycle and entered the yard. He asked complain- ant, "Are you the man who broke the engine'? Complainant replied that he took the engine and put it by the gate. In doing so, it accidentally got I)roken. There was no further conversation. Ac- cused then struck him in the face with his fist twice in succession. Complainant thought he was struck on the right. side of the face first of all. He became dazed for, before he had time to recover from the first blow, he received a second. Con- sequently, he had no time to retaliate. He might when he came to himself, have struck defendant, and could not state whether he-received only two blows. His mouth was full of blood. Complain- ant saw his employer enter the yard, as he was trving to ward off accused's blows, who held up a shovel and threatened defendant. He did not hear any conversation betweten Mr Lewis and the ac- cused. There was no one in the yard w-hen the affair occurred, but, when he 'left the yard, he saw Mrs Williams in her garden. Mr Lewis took him home, and Dr. Sheppard was called in. Subse- quently, lie was conveyed to Brecon Infirmary. Cross-examined He was in the yard quite alone when defendant came in. The child might have gone away crying. He had sinee learned that the child was the accused's boy. He had offered him compensation for the injury he had sustain- ed., The police came to him and he knew that he could have taken proceedings, but did not. He had not told anyone that the police had requested him not to take money in settlement until after the case had been heard. Defendant was in a passion when he entered the yard. He did not say he was not the man who broke the engine, but told ac- cused that the children would not go out of the yard. He did not know that defendant had a mark on bis- face, but he (complainant) might have struck him. He knew that he had been to see his father with regard to settling the matter by compensation. He would accept a proper am- ount, if offered. By Mr. W. Jones-Williams His condition was such in the infirmary that he could not interview anyone. He expected, as a result of that case, to receive compensation for his injuries. Mrs Williams, wife of Mr W. Williams, Ship house, Hay, was in their garden and, from the place where she was standing, could see the whole of Mr Lewis's yard. She saw complainant there making mortar, and children were tormenting him. She heard him ask the children to leave the yard several times. They went out but returned when complainant was getting water. Witness ob- served that the children had a toy playing with, but had 110 idea v it was. She did not see him take the toy to t '.e, but noticed the children run after it and pi., the gate back on it." Wit- ness saw accused go ink :e yard, but did not pay particular attention for she did not think there was going to be a row. She saw them in arms a few minutes later. The children made a noise and shouted that the men were fighting. She observed accused strike several blows on complainant, who warded him off with his hands. Witness also heard the sound of blows. She went down the garden and called- Mr Lewis, who was working at "The Lamb," a few yards down the road. Wm. Lewis, Roseville, Clifford, builder, stated he was working at the Lamb Inn. some 15 to 20 yards from his yard. He saw children looking in- to the yard, and, consequently, thought some- thing was wrong. He hurried up and observed ac- cused driving with all his force at complainant, whose mouth was bleeding. His teeth were also protruding, his jaw was hanging down, and he was in a state of collapse. Witness shouted to him—appealing to him to stop knocking com- plainant. He did not, however, wait for accused to stop, but picked up a shovel to prevent what he thought would be a case of murder. By doing that, he drew his attention from complainant, and, as he thought defendant was coming for him also, he went out into the street and called his man, who was working at the Lamb. He said, when the other man arrived on the scene, "I will fight every man on the ground." Wit- ness told him that lie would have to pay the peqplty of the law for what lie had done. Ac- cused answered that he did not care about the law, as he had plenty of money, and rattled what lie had in his pockets. Witness requested him to leave the yard several times before he did. Ac- cused was like a madman, but could not say that he was intoxicated. He told witness that, if it had'not been for his old pate, he would have treated him the same as complainant. This was the only thing he could say in accused's favour. Witness said lie was 70 years of age. He did not see complainant strike any blows, and did not natice an mark on accused's face when he left the yard. Complainant had been in his employ for six years. He was of an exceptionally quiet nature, and had a most mild temper. Dr. A. C. Ingle, house surgeon at Brecon In- firmary, stated he examined complainant when taken into the infirmary. He found his lower jaw had been broken in two places, one fracture be- ing on the right side in front of the eye tooth, and the other on-the left side at the angle of the jaw. Complainant underwent two operations, qnd splints were placed in his mouth. He was gradually recovering, and had been an inmate of the infirmary the whole time, having not yet been discharged. "The splints were still in his mouth, and he could not state whether the bone had united yet. Witness hoped his face would not be di s- figured. Complainant should not suffer any pain afterwards, but could not say whether his biting powers would be the same. He had only lost a tooth. Cross-examined Witness said complainant's teeth were not .very good. He had had experience of a broken jaw from a fist blow, and a jaw was often broken that way. The Defence. Mr E. Powell Careless, addressing the bench, said accused had lived in Hay for some time past, and was a man of a respectable character. He was a dentist, and carried on his profession in that town. The charge agtynst him was a serious one and the result of the case would be vital t<y the defendant. The issues involved, as far as he was concerned, were more than those of an ordin- ary man. If he were convicted, he was finished as far as his profession went. It might be asked why should he be considered more than anyone -else if he occupied a position a little better than some other men on a charge of that kind? Or, it might also be stated that he should know better, and ought to suffer the consequences. Those ar- guments simply applied to cases of criminality which were pre-meditated. Whatever might be the result of that case, the facts clearly showed that the offence was one in which the accused failed for a moment to exercise that great quality which most of them, from the highest to the low- 0 -1 A I est, failed to exercise, and that was sell-restraini. The toy which complainant broke was an exrv- sive one. He struck accused on the face, and, if Dr. Shepherd had been present, he would have proved it. He asked their worships to reduce the case to one of common assault, as he did not think it should go for trial. This case was the result of an unlucky blew of the accused when he. had lost self-control. He had already receiv- ed punishment by suspense since August 9th. He did not think there -was any need for him to call evidence, as it would only differ from what had already been stated in minor details. What his client had already suffered would be a lesson which he would remember all his life. The chairman, after a brief consultation, said the bench had considered the case, and came to the conclusion that there was no other way but to send this case for trial at the next Breconsbire Quarter Sessions.
Recruiting.
Recruiting. BRECON RALLY. V.C. on the Platform. APPEAL TO FARMERS. Pte. John Williams, of the S.W.B., who is the last survivor of the V.C. heroes of Rorke's Drift, was the central figure of the recruiting platform appropriately erected underneath the monument of the "Iron Duke" on the Bulwark, Brecon, on Saturday evening. "Good old John," as a voice from the crowd shouted, is setting a splendid ex- ample to the younger men, for it is 36 years ago since he won the coveted piece of metal in that terrible fight in the Zulu war, and appreciation of his patriotism in returning to the colours was loudly sounded by the three hearty cheers which were accorded him. It was a capital rally at Brecon. The Yeomanry from Slwch Camp, headed by their bugle band, and the band of the Depot S.W.B., paraded the streets, and, subsequently, the latter played patrio- tic selections at the meeting. The platform was occupied by the Mayor of Brecon, Mr W. F. Parry de Winton, Major Rice- Pryse, Major Jessell, Pte. John Williams, V.C., while they were supported by others, including Mr W. T. Lee. A bugler of thorderel's sound- ed the" "fall in." Mr Parry de Winton apologised for the ab- sence of Mr Sidney Robinson, M.P., who was speaking at similar meetings at Brynmawr and other places. Brecon, he said, had done fairly well, but there were' still more men to come, and they must come if we were going to win through. He appealed to the civil population-to enable men to join. He did not think the men were "funks," and, if they were given every opportunity and every encouragement to go, they would. It rested with employers and others to encourage them to go. (Applause.) Major Hice-Pryse, of the Welsh Horse, said that what they wanted to show was keenness. The war had been going on for a year, and there had been a lot of wastage. Many had been killed, many had been wounded, some of whom would never be able to fight again; but, he was sure all of them would fight again if they could. (Hear, hear.) They had seen many who had been wound- j ed returning again, some for the second and third time, to do their "bit," and that should be the strongest incentive to those who had not yet gone. He had had acme recruits for the Welsh I Horse and the Yeomanry at Slwch, and they were very good men, too; and he gave an instance of the keencss of one lad who cycled 16 miles to join. They had just heard good news from the front, but that good news was going to cost a lot. The S.W.B. had shared in the casualty list. He had a son in that regiment, and lie was proud of it. (Cheers.) He appealed to them to per- suade their young men and friends to join and take their share in fighting for their country. Mr Roy Parry recited some patriotic verse, entitled "Heroes," written by himself, and three cheers were called, and given heartily, for John Williams, V.C. Major Jessel also spoke of the great necessity for recruits. Little Brecon, he said, had done its share very well. It had sent some hundreds of men to the front, but the rural districts had not done so well. A great many there had frieifds who were farmers, and he impressed upon them to get these men to send their sons to enlist. He (Major Jessel) fought in the Boer war, and the Boers were nearly all farmers; and splendid fighters they were. Farmers should be prepared to spare as many of their sons and labourers as possible. The wanted to avoid conscription if they possibly could, and he expressed the hope that they 'would press that point home and get as many as they could to enlist, and thus help our gallant and brave countrymen at the front. (Cheers.) x A vote of thanks was extended to the speakers, and the meeting concluded with the National Anthem. Talgarth Meeting. I SPEECH BY HON. R. C. DEVEREUX. I A public meeting was held at the Town Hall, j Talgarth, on Saturday evening, in connection with the national recruiting rally. Hon. R. C. 1 Dev ereux presided, and supporting him were,Dr. F. J. Javne, Mr J. T. Boucher, Rev. David Wil- liams (vicar), Major Sir G. Forestier-Walker. and Mr W. T. Davies. Hon. R. C. Devereux said that this, as far as lie understood, was a last effort to obtain recruits b the voluntary system. He was very proud of the voluntary system, and he might say that he did not approve of conscription. (Hear, hear.) Talgarth had done excellently in proportion to its population. (Hear, hear.) To get the few who had not enlisted was the object of this meeting. It would be better to enlist now than wait till compulsion came, when they would have to go whether they liked it or not. People thought that they had got the Germans on the run, but. if we were going on successfully, it was at. the expense of a great number of men. They had got to make good this wastage. They had a new army in the field, and they had secured some brilliant success- es. It was their business and duty to back them up, honour blielii, and make up for the wastage that took place. There had never been a war like the present one, and, perhaps, it was because of this that people did not understand its magni- tude and seriousness. Lord Kitchenerf wanted a. great many more men, and he would not be baulk- ed of his desire, especially when it was for the defence of the Empire. It would be much more honourable to join now than be forced to by the stringent powers which would be probably given to the military authorities. He earnestly ap- pealed to the single men to join at once. (Ap- plause.) Major Sir George Forestier Walker, Dr. F. J. Jayne, Rev. David' Williams, Councillor Boucher, and Mr W. T. Davies also addressed the meeting.
Breconshire and Evening Schools…
Breconshire and Evening Schools COUNTY COMMITTEE AND ECONOMY. I The Higher Education Committee of the Brecon- shire Authority have decided to allow the evening classes to go on, but in view of the need of economy, they will review the attendance at the respective classes on the 15th December, and might decide that i any class not well attended, although complying with the regulations, should be stopped.
Builth BridgesI
Builth Bridges REQUIRE ATTENTION. Mr T. Pugh (Wrmfawr) presided over the Builth Rural Rural District Council on Monday. The Surveyor reported that the Gwarafod and Park Farm bridges required attention. They were county bridges and were under the control of the County Surveyor. It was agreed to call the attention of the County Surveyor to both bridges.
HEREFORD MARKET.
HEREFORD MARKET. W ednesday. There was an increased supply of fat cattle at Hereford to-day, and trade remained very firm. Demand was keen, and last week's advance was continued-on some instances a farthing per pound being recorded. Store cattle trade was good, and the supply of sheep and lambs were also gotod, and trading at recent prices. The pig trade was about the same as usual, and late advance maintained.
I.Farm Fatality.I
I Farm Fatality. I TRECASTLE WOMAN'S SAD DEATH, FALL WHILST LOADING CORN. An inquest was held at Brecon on Monday, touching the death of Mrs Ann Jones (47), wife of Mr Wm. Jones, Llwyncorj Farm, Trecastle, who died in the Brecon Infirmary on Saturday, as the result of injuries sustained whilst working in the corn field on the farm on 21st ult. Mr Jones, in his evidence, said he was short of labour on the farm, and his wife was helping- to load corn in the field. She was on the gambo standing on the back part of the load, when the horse moved suddenly, and she fell to the ground on her head. Deceased was conveyed home and Dr. Jones was sent for. He ordered her removal to the Brecon Infirmary. Dr. Ingle, of the Infirmary, said deceased when admitted was suffering from a fractured spine. The case was hopeless from the first. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death," and expressed their sympathy with the husband and family.
I HAY'S COUNCIL.
I HAY'S COUNCIL. Will a Fruit Market Be Established ? MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. At Hay Council meeting on Monday evening, nev. J. J. de Winton presiding, there were present Councillors David Morgan (vice-chairman), T. J. Stokoe, Enoch George, Frank Cadman, Evan Powell, T. E. James, James Cater, John Mor- gan and James Evans, and Dr. T. E. Hincks (medical officer), Mr W. J. Hiscox (surveyor) and Mr Robert Griffiths (clerk). The medical officer reported that there was no infectious disease in the town. He had inspected the houses in Newport street that had been re- paired, belonging to Mr John Greenway, and he recommended that the closing and demolition or- ders be rescinded. The council decided that they should be rescinded as rtcommended. Only one tender was received for fodder, that of Mr Thomas Price, Lion street, Hay, which was accepted. The Fruit Market. On the proposition of Mr T. J. Stokoe the coun- cil resolved that the following sub-committee be appointed to consider what steps should be taken to establish a better fruit market. They should encourage the sale of fruit in that way, and they would get more buyers and better prices. Mr Epoch George agreed and seconded the re- solution. The following was the sub-committee appointed to deal with the matter :—Rev. J. J. de Winton (chairman), Messrs. T. J. Stokoe, Enoch George. Frank Cadman and James Cater. I The surveyor was instructed to obtain prices for iron fencing to be fixed at the back of the Swan Hotel. The object was to separate the yard from the path. He was instructed also to obtain a book and keep an exact expenditure and estimate of specifications in detail of' all work done by the council. It was resolved that the surveyor present, at the next meeting of the works committee, the cost of the Logan bridge tar-spraying and steam- rolling done-also, the amount of tar-spraying done. There was considerable discussion as to the manner in which the work at Mill Pond was to be preceded with. Resolutions and amendments were proposed, and eventually the council decided that the work be continued" as it was being done at present. The surveyor reported that two boys were caught throwing stones at the council street lamps. It was decided that the surveyor write I the parents a letter cautioning them on the matter. I
PIC'S DASH I
PIC'S DASH I Into Motor Cycle. I Into Motor Cycle. I A LLANWRTYD INCIDENT. I Whilst Mr Herbie Richards was motor cycling from Llanwrtyd to Abergwessin on Thursday even- ing, accompanied by Mr J. Richards, seated on the luggage carrier, they met with an alarming acci- dent. When passing Cwm Irfon farm a pig bolted out of the yard and dashed into the cycle. Both riders were thrown. Assistance was rendered by Mr J. Graham, and after a few repairs" the gentlemen were able to proceed. Unfortunately, Mr H. Richards sustained a nasty injury to his shoulder. Mr John Richards was little the worse for the adventure.
War Clothing Depot.I
War Clothing Depot. Miss de Winton has sent off over 800 pairs of socks to the Dardanelles and Flanders, and 100 to the Navy. She hopes now that knitters in Breconshire will all help to fill up the sock shelves in the depot. She will be away for three weeks from Monday 11th. After that wool can be had from Miss Price, 89. The Wat ton, Brecon. Mit- tens are much wanted, as well as socks. The pattern for knitting is printed below, and the same wool as that used for socks should be used. Miss de WTinton is sure that if the knitters of Brecon- shire could see the' letters of thanks they would rejoice at being able to help. 2,000 sandbags have been sent out to make, and 1100 were sent off on October 5th to the 2nd Battalion, S.W.B., Dardanelles. The rest will go on October 16th. Brecon, Builth, Devynock, Sennybridge, Llanbedr, Llangasty, Llanfrynach, Talgarth Asylum, Hon. Mrs Morgan's Hospital, Llyswen, Brecon Girls' Intermediate School, Gil- wern, Bettws Penpont, and Boy Scouts, LTanfGes, have made sandbags. Mitten Pattern. 2J oz. wool, 4 needles, Nos. 11 or 12, cast on 52 stitches, knit 36 rounds, 2 purl, 2 plain, knit 10 rounds plain, 47th round (commence the thumb), purl 1, increase 1 in the next stitch, knit 2, increase 1 in the next stitch purl 1. The 2 purled 'stitches mark the outside of the thumb.* Knit 2 plain rounds, purling the stitches that were purled in the previous round. 50th round. In- crease 1 on the inside of each of the purled stitches, then knit plain to the end of round. Repeat from until there are 18 stitches between the purled stitches. Knit 2 more rounds without increasing then in the next round knit 1 (the purled stitch) I put 18 stitches on a thread, and leave them. Cast on 4 stitches and finish the round. Knit 10 rounds plain, then rib 10 rounds, 2 purl, 2 plain cast off loosely. Take up 18 stitches that are on the thread and divide them on 2 needles. With the 3rd needle pick up 6 stitches along the space be- tween the 2 needles, knit 6 plain rounds and 6 ribbed rounds, 2 purl, 2 plain, cast off loosely. b34
Builth .Board of Guardians.…
Builth Board of Guardians. I L.G.B. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. I Mr Thomas Davies (chairman) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Builth Board of Guardians on Monday. The deputy clerk pcid that Mr H. R. Williams, Local Government Board Inspector, had visited the house a few days ago and had reported everything as satisfactory.
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Brecon Boys
Brecon Boys In the Great Fight. DO YOU KNOW OF OTHERS? Amongst the Brecon lads who have gone through the recent severe fighting and Allies' victory in France are Quartermaster-Sergeant Sidney Blis- sett Martin, Pte. Frank Blissett Martin (brother), and Pte. Bertie Bowen. The first two-named are sons of Mr and Mrs Wm. Martin, of Clovelly, Brecon, and young Bowen is a son of Mr Bowen, gardener at Christ College, Brecon. The friends of these families will be glad to know these young fellows escaped after the desperate fighting. An- other Breconian who was in the fighting was Sergt.-Major C. Weaver Price, son of Mr C. E. W. Price, of North House, Brecon, and he also escaped without injury. The regiments of which these Brecon men were members appear to have lost heavily in the fighting. Tom Davies, son of Mr John Davies, Pendre, and Edgar Pearce, son of Mr Chas. Pearce, were also in the advance. W_ e shall be glad to have news of any other Breconshire men who were engaged in the recent fighting, so that their names may be duly record- ed. It may be that the publication of the names of young Breconians who are fighting so splendidly for their country may stimulate those young men who are still in the county to participate in the greatest military struggle of all the ages. We hear that Arthur Williams, son of Mr Williams. Orchard street, and Tom Thomas, son of Mr George Thomas, Dinas road, were also in the fight and were wounded.
Builth Wells Soldier j
Builth Wells Soldier j HONOURED BY TOWNSPEOPLE. PRESENTATION OF SWORD OF I HONOUR. MAJOR GWYNNE HOWELLS' DISTIN- '1 GUISHED CAREER. { Organised by the Urban Council, at the instiga- tion of Mr Herbert Lloyd (Glasllyn), a meeting was held at the Foresters' Hall, Builth Wells, on Tues- day, for the purpose of presenting Major Herbert Gwynne Howell, with a sword of honour on his receiving the D.S.O. Councillor Gilbert Eadie (chairman of the council) presided, and was supported by Councillors H. Vaughan Vaughan, J. Morris, Howard Lewis, J.. Duggan, D. F. H. Williams, E. S. Davies, T. R Worthingtou, Mr Hugh M. Lloyd, C.C., Capt. C. W. Woosnam, Rev. S. H Wenham (vicar). Major Howell on entering the room, which was crowded, was accorded a rousing reception. The Builth Wells Philharmonic Society, under the able conductorship of Mr A. P. Morgan, excellently sang The Men of Harlech." Piano-accompani- ments were played by Mr Garfield Jones. The Chairman said it was a unique occasion in the history of Builth Wells that one of her sons, who had been serving King and country, should have had conferred upon him the Distinguished Service Order. (Applause). Some of those who had been boys together with him did not wish to allow that occasion to pass without being marked, and, therefore, they had to thank Mr Herbert Lloyd for his movement in the matter. A meeting of the council was called to which Mr Lloyd was invited, and they had, as a resutt of that meeting, met there that day to make a presentation to Major Herbert Gwynne Howell. He (the chairman) was proud of the honour which had been conferred upon Major Howell. his family, and the town of Builth. (Ap- plause). They were there to do Major Howell honour, and he was sure their good wishes would go with him. The Major's Record. Capt. C. W. Woosnam, in presenting Major Gwynne Howell with the sword, which was in- scribed" Presented to Major Herbert Gwynne Howell, D.S.O., by the inhabitants of Builth Wells, October, 1915," remarked that, during his many years of absence, his military career had been watched and followed with the deepest interest by the friends at home. The town was very proud of his success. (Applause). He hoped that that token of appreciation of his military career by the towns- people would be appreciated by him. He trusted he would enjoy many more years of service. Major Howell had served in the Bechuanaland campaign 1 (1897), for which he received a medal and clasps two Pondo wars Le Fleur Rebellion in Griqua- land; South African Campaign, including seitre of Wepener (King's and Queen's medals and clasps, twice mentioned in despatches and afterwards in general orders under General Kekewich's column in Nigerian Expedition (19C6) Dak Kakeri Ex- pedition (1908); chief staff officer to column com- mander, and thanked by Government of Nigeria in Government Orders; Chief Intelligence Officer, Cameroon Expeditionary Force, under General Dobell; ran Allied Intelligence until March. 191.5; appointed Chief Staff Officer British Contingent until invalided home; mentioned in despatches, and awarded the D S.O. Concluding, Capt. Woosnam understood that Major Howell was returning to the Cameroons to run Allied Intelligence again, and, that, on his return, next spring, he intended to try conclusions with the Germans in France, if by then there were any left in the country. (Cheers). For He's a jolly good fellow" was then lustily sung. Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan said he remembered, on the day that Major Howell joined the army, he was talking with the late Mr Frank Thomas and the late Mr A. Gwynne Vanghan, who predicted he would have a successful career. He wished those gentlemen could have been present that day. Some 10 or 25 officers had joined the colours from Builth and district. Rev. S. H. Wenham felt it a great privilege and honour to be permitted to join in that meeting, for Builth people were especially proud of Major Howell. lie was returning to his duties and they wished him the greatest success. He was the right stamp of man for the war. The success of Major Howell should be an inspiration to all young men who had not yet joined the Army. Mr Hugh M. Lloyd, C.C., remarked that, from the date Major Howell first went to South Africa, right through the Boer War and up to the present time, he had had as many admirers as anyone who had left that county. A daring lieutenant in the South Africa War, his mind was-bent on a soldier's life He had first rate military gifts He had the most exciting work to perform-surveying the interior of Africa. Here the prestige of Great Britain was abundant, and Major Howell bad a solid bit of of work to do in this respect. He had their sincere good wishes and they would follow his fortunes very closely in the future. (Applause). Mr R A. Lloyd remarked that he bad-the priv- ilege of serving under Major Howell in Africa. The D S.O. had been conferred upon; him for the many brave acts he had done I Messrs Snead Williams (National Provinciai. Bank), D. F. H. Williams, H. T. Price and W. J. Lewis also made complimentary speeches. Major Howell. I Major Herbert Gwynne Howell, acknowledging the gift, heartily thanked Builth people for the honour they had bestowed upon him. He would remember that day as long as he lived. He had to go back to fight, and was leaving by the 2-26 p.m. I train. He was glad to see them once more, but hoped they would all meet again in happier days. They all had a strange work before them, and a i great struggle with the enemy. He had every rea- I son to believe that everything was going on all right in connection with the war, but it would be a long time befoi6 it would be over. Every man, woman and child would be needed to help in one way or another. People talked about doing their bit." Everyone was doing their I bit," even the ladies, to fight the Hun. One way to do their "bit" was to be cheerful and optimistic. The I farther away one got from the front the more pessimistic people were. If they wanted to see, a I cheery crowd, they should go to the trenches. The war would be a fight to the finish, as well as a successful one. The major thanked Mr A. P. Morgan for his kindness in bringing some of the members of the choir there. Major Howell then wished them farewell. (Applause). The memorable proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.
New Justices' Clerk.
New Justices' Clerk. MR. R. J. OWEN'S APPOINTMENT. At a special meeting of the Colwyn (Builth) justices on Monday, Mr E. rJ. Thomas (chairman Mr Reginald J. Owen, the only applicant, was appointed clerk in the place of the late Mr A. Gwynne- Vaughan. The Chairman duly declared Mr Owen appointed-. Mr Owen was unable to be I present, but during his absence he had promised that he would be represented at the court by a qualified solicitor. Mr Reginald Owen, he said, would make arrangements that all would be well looked after till his return.
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Glamorgan Street Anniversary.
Glamorgan Street Anniversary. I YISIT OF REV. TowYN JONES, M.P. SUCCESSFUL GATHERINGS. Sunday last was a red-letter day, in connection with Glamorgan Street Congregational Sunday School, Brecon, when the eloquent and popular member for East Carmarthen, Rev. J. Towyn Jones, M.P., conducted the anniversary services, and preached morning and evening to large con- gregations. A musical service was held in the af- ternoon, when the chapel Was comfortably filled by children and adults. Rev. T. Gwyn Thomas pri- sided, and among those present were the Revs. C. A. Harries, R. J. Williams and R. G. Thomas. A solo was sweetly rendered by Master Herrmann Lewis, Memorial College. A quartette party, con- sisting of Mrs Donald Ross, Miss Eira Evans, and Messrs. Oscar L. Watkins and W. T. Jones gave a fine rendering of the selection, Nearer, my God, to Thee." A delightful address on "Flowers" was given by the Rev. C. A. Harries, and was followed by the effective singing of a favourite solo bv Miss G. Price. Suitable children's hymns were also sung during the service. In the evening Mr Towvn Jones took for his subject "The Equipment of the Christian Soldier" basing his remarks on the nth verse in Ephesians VI., "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." He said that in the text they heard the sound of the recruiting trumpet calling them to wear Christ's uniform, to rally to the colours of the Cross, and to join jn God's holy crusade against the great enemy of the human race. War in the material world, from the dawn of history with all the tramp of troops, the avalanche of arms, the thunder of cannon, the welter of blood, the holo- caust of treasures, tne slaughter and the carnage I both on land and sea was but a faint suggestion of I the gigantic and unparalleled struggle of life and death that was everlastingly waged in the spiritual universe for the soul of man and the domination of earth—between God and all the hosts of heaven on the one side, and the devil and all the legions I of hell on the other. It 'yas a criminal mistake in all wars to underestimate the might of the foe. The forces of the spiritual adversary were in pos- session of the best strategical positions. They I were also invisible. With what joy they had hailed the news from the front in the present war, that the British airmen had obtained the "Sup- remacy of the air. There was no gainsaying the fact that in the spiritual warfare they were, of [ themselves, helpless. But God was higher and stronger than the strong-armed, and if they be- came God's allies, and Were equipped with his panoply, they would be able to march forward in- quired by the unshakable assurance that truth and righteousness would ultimately prevail. This ar- mour equipped the soldier with a dominating pas- sion to fight the enemy, The spirit of Christian- ity, in a world of sin, must of necessity be a spirit of war. It was in its very nature and intent a crusade, and the peace of the Gospel came only as the fruitage of the battle and the aftermath of vic- tory. It required greater courage to be a Christian than to be a general, and a more daring heroism to say "nav" from moral conviction than to cap- ture a Calais or Constantinople. The girdle or i belt in the outfit of the Roman soldier served to keep the other parts of the armour in their re- spective places, to bind his loose and flowing gar- j ments lest they should interfere with his freedom j of action, and brace him up by pulling him to- gether and making him conscious of a force that stood for stability and truth. "Your loins girt I with truth. Wickedness Was weakness. rrruth was invincible strength. In the moral universe, the belt, the great, pervading principle, which gave unconquerable strength, was truth. The I /slackers and shirkers, In seasons of unparalleled stress and strain, knew nothing of what it was to be girded with truth. Might the dav hasten when all the members of the churches of Christendom i would be girded with truth, for then one and all would march forward, shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart, against the common foe. This ar- mour enabled tbe soldier to fight in that stedfa?t- ness in the heart of battle. They could never stand their ground with unflinching courage under I the fire of the enemy if the truth had not been incarnated as righteousness in their personal character. This was armour that kept the soldier from harm in the battle. A material incombustible and indestructible by fiery darts was indispensable to safety. This armour also ensured ultimate victory, and which derived its victorious aggressive power from that which WaS spiritual. Should they, as Christian soldiers, meet upon that dav, at I those .special services, on that day of rally and re- cruiting, in the heart of morai battle, when God was marching on, without wishing; from the depths of their hearts, success to the divinely roval arms of love and righteousness'? Let them lift high the royal banner, and might God speed the right. There was a crowded congregation, and the eloquent discourse was listened to with rapt atten- tion. In the course of the service a solo was ren- dered by Miss Bond with excellent effect. In thanking Mr Towyn Jones at the close of the service the pastor, Rev. T. G. Gwyn Thomas, said that parliamentary duties and work in the country, especially his services in connection with the par- liamentary recruiting committee had, imposed so many demands upon the hon. member's time and energy, that they were particularly fortunate that he had been able to fulfil his promise to officiate at their anniversary. Those of them who had known Mr Towyn Jones before, were aware of the debt which Welsh Congregationalism owed to him for his manifold services. No man had spent himself more lavishly and unselfishly for the higher inter- ests of the people of the Principality. They were profoundly thankful for the inspiration of his pres- ence, and for the services he had conducted. Col- lections were taken up towards the Sunday school funds, junior members of the school officiating as collectors.—Mr Melville Trew presided at the organ throughout the day.
"OUR DAY."I
"OUR DAY." I BRITISH RED CROSS WORK. LADY GLANUSK'S APPEAL. Sir,—May I draw the attention of everyone who I reads your paper to our British R?d Cro?s Flag Day on October 21st to be called Our Day." The money collected will be for a special fund TO HELP AT THE FRONT our wounded from home and overseas. The cause of our wounded soldiers is very near to all our hearts, and with another winter campaign before us, I am sure we shall find many willing helpers to further the magnificent work of the Red Cross Society at the fronf Every flag bought on that day goes to help one of our splendid heroes in their sore need they are keeping the flag flying for us out there; let us in Breconshire do the same for them. Yours, etc., I Glanusk Park Cr' kh EDITHA GLANUSK. I Glanusk Par k Crickhowell, EDITHA GLANUSK. October 4th. lC owen,
Prisoner of War ? , - I
Prisoner of War ? MISSING BRECKNOCK AT ADEN. Our Talgarth correspondent writes :—Many in the neighbourhood of Talgarth and Bronllvs are glad to know that Pte. H. Plevey of the Crick- hovCell Company of Territorials, who went with the Company to Aden and who was reported as missing after the engagement "of July 4th, is now believed to be alive and a prisoner in the hands of the Turks. Pte. Plevey lived for some time in Bronllvs where he was well-known and respected by many who wish him a safe return.
I Hay and Troops. I
Hay and Troops. I Urban Council's Activities. I COMMITTEE APPOINTED. Stt?ps are t I Steps are being taken by the urban authority to secure the camping of troops at Hay. At the council meeting on Monday night the matter was 'j r put forward by Mr T. J. Stokoe, and several opin- ions were expressed. Action was eventuaHy taken and a committee appointed. i Mr T. J. Stokoe said that Hay had no doubt a claim to having some troops quartered there for training. Recently he had passed through Brecon and Abergavenny, and had noticed that they had got large numbers of troops in training there. and that they were in a very thriving condition. Huts had been erected at Brecon. Hav, as well as other places, had a claim to the attention of the military authorities, although they might be on the small side compared with places like Brecon. This claim was especially so as Hay had recruit- ed excellently for the several branches of the ser- vice. and quite a large number had enlisted and left the town. He was sure that if the claims and advantages of the town were forwarded to the proper quarter they would at least receive favour- able attention. No doubt the military authorities did not know of their claims in this direction. He maintained that now, while the troops were go" ing into winter quarters and portable huts were in use, they stood a fair chance of success. He stated that the country round was admirably suited for training, as it offered such facilities for manoeuv- rmg. etc. it was especially suited for practice with guns. Then there was a splendid rifle range. He was confident that their claim would receive at- tention by the military authorities. (Hear, hear.) He moved that a resolution be passed. Mr David Morgan (x-ice-cliairrnan) seconded Mr Stokoe's resolution, remarking that it would be a very good thing for the town. Vicar's Opinion. Rev. J. J. de Winton said he was glad Mr Stokoe had brought the matter forward, but they would have to consider the question carefully. In some towns the troops were a frightful nuisance. They never knew whether the military authorities were going to purchase anything from the town or not. In some places they did not, and they I had all the bother and no profit. Thev needed to consider the matter very carefully, and he would suggest that they refer it to a small committee, which should find out how they stood in regard to the matter. Wrhere the military authorities did not consider the shops large enough, he knew for a fact that they went outside for everything. He I considered it would be as well to refer it to a committee. The Clerk pointed out that Brecon was three I, times larger than Hay. The chairman asked whether the military au- thorities erected the huts or not, and Mr Stokoe replied that the military authorities erected them by contract. The resolution, which was proposed and carried, was as follows :—"That, the council take any I steps that lie within its power to bring about the camping of troops in the district. I
FOAL SHOW. I
FOAL SHOW. I SUCCESSFULQINNQVATION AT BRECOH MARKET. I GOODJ JPRICES REALISED. I Mr T. J. Phillips, auctioneer, held a most success- I ful foal show and sale at the Brecon Cattle Market I on Tuesday. There W'l" a splendid show of foals, and high prices were realised. The judges were Mr I' Ro-s, Bashwood, Droitwich, and Mr Watkins, I' Priory Farm, Clifford. Awards. I Class I.-Shire foals (open to the County of Brecon): 1, a silver cup value £ 3 3s. (given bv Mr T. J. Phillips), Mr Jones, Cwmclyn. Class 2.-Horse or filly foal got by any shire horse (open to County of Brecon) Mr Jones, Cwm- clyn 2. Mr Probert, Cilwhybart Class 3 —Filly foal got by any shire horse (open to the County of Brecon) l, Mr Probert, Cilwhy- bart; 2, Mr Williams, Slwch. Class 4 -Foal got by "Rendre Spark" or Dewston Rex 1, Mr Davies, Tygwyn. Clas" 5.-Collier foal: 1, Mr Lloyd, Berthllwyd 2, Mr Davies, Tygwyn. Class 6.—Cob foal: 1, Mr Morris, Manest Court; 2, Messrs Ll. Williams & Sen, Libanus. ( lass 7 —Welsh Mountain Pony: 1, Mr Davies, Pytinglaes 2, Mr Griffiths, Raehfynydd. The Auction. I After the show the foals were put up for auction, and very satisfactory prices were obtained. The ¡ cup winner (Mr Jones, Cwmclyn's) was withdrawn at 57 guineas, and one belonging to Mr Probert, Cilwhybart, was sold for 40 guineas, and another withdrawn at 39}, guineas A foal of the collier type, belonging to Mr Davies, P.vtingwyn, changed hands at eight guineas, and a collier foal belonging to Mr Morris, Manest Court, realised 12 guineas. Very high prices were given for others, the foals beingjof a very fine quality. The auctioneer is to be congratulated on this suc- cessful innovation at Brecon Market.
Colonel [ Garnons-Williams…
Colonel [ Garnons-Williams I REPORTED WOUNDED AND MISSING. Information was received at Hay on Monday that Lieut.-colonel R. D. Garnons- Williams, of Waunderwen, Hay, had been wounded in France, and was also reported missmg, f Lieut-colonel (Srar- nons- Williams, who was second in command of the I 12th Battalion of the Welsh Fusiliers, is 59 years of age, alid obtained his first commission in 1876, being promoted captain in 1884. He retired from the Army in 1892, and subsequently lived at Ty- mawr, Brecon, and Waunderwen, Hay, until the outbreak of war, when he rejoined his old regiment, j During his retirement he took an active part in the I public life of Breconshire. He was for several years the district secretary of the National Service, League and also indentified himself with the volunteer move- ment. He was an alderman of the County Council, and a member of the Education Committee. Before rejoining the Army last year he organised a volun- teer training corps at Hay, and was the means of obtaining a large number of recruits for service battalions. Colonel Garnons- Williams is a son of the late Preb. Garnons- Williams, of Abercamlais, and a Lephew of the late Rev. Preb. Thomas Williams, vicar of Llowes.
FARMERS' COLUMN.
FARMERS' COLUMN. [ Farmers of Llanganten and district an. con- templating the organisation of agricultural claaees, and have resolved to apply to Breconshire County Council for support. Builth ells market, on Monday, was charac- terised by a large supply of sheep,' but trade was slow, prices being down. Only a few flotka changed hands. Erwood market prices, on Thursday, were: Butter. 1,3 and 1/4 per lb.: eggs. 8 for 1/ chickens, 1, per lb.: ducks, I rabbits, 8-d and. j 9d eacii nuts, Id per lb.: and blackberries. Id. Knighton market on Friday was not a large one, but prices kept up. Eggs sold at 7 for 1/ butter, I 1/3 and 1/4 per lb.: fowls, 4 6 to 5 6 per couple; ducks. 4 6 to 5/6; rabbits. 1 8 to 1 11: hares, 2/- to 2/6 each and partridges. 2/ to 2-6 per brace. Mr G. V. Price (auctioneer, Builth Wells; con- ducted a very successful sale of live-stock at ranycoed. Aberedw, on Thursday of last week. Most satisfactory prices "-ere obtained—a feature on which Mr Price must be congratulated. Fairs m Brecon and Radnor for October are — 13th, Talgarth; 14th. Rhayader, Trecastle a.nd Hay: 16th. Pcnybont and Builth Wells; 18th, Newbridge-on-Wve; 21st. Sennvbridge and Kni°oh- ton; 22nd, Llandovery: and 2(jtl,. Penybont. Scholarships for short courses in agriculture at Aberystwyth College have been awarded by the Breconshire Education Committee to J. W. Price' Upper Cantreff, Brecon, and Howel Powell Cwmgufawr, Cwmdu. Breconshire Education Authority have decided to issue 7.000 copies of a pamphlet on egg and poultry production by Mr Ed. Browne. F. L. S., among farmers, small-holders, and occupiers of al-. lotments in the county. The supply of dressed poultry was small and much below the .average at Talgarth mark-1 on Iridav, and everything was bought up very euick- Iy. Pi-iceq :-Due], s and fowls/12 and 1/3 per lb.: geese. 1/- and 1 1: eggs, 0 and 7 fcr 11-- butter. 1 4 per lb. and apples. Id. At Buili.ii Wells market, on Moudav. the <• upoly ol produce was small. Ruling prices were Eggs, 8 for 1/ butter, 1/2 and 1/3 per lb.; fowls, 9d: old bens. 3/6 to 4 per couple: rab- bits, íd and 8d each; apples. Id per lb. and potatoes, 4/- to 4 3 per cwt. Lhajader market, on W eduesdav, was charac- terised by a small attendance. An madeouate supply of produce met with brisk sale. Prevail- ing rates were :-Eggs, 7 for 1/ butter, 1/3 per lb.; live-chickens, 4/- to 5/6 per couple: trussed ditto, 1;- per lb.; live-ducks, 5, to 6/- per couple: and trussed ditto, 1/- per lb. Mr G. V. Price (auctioneer. Builth Wells) con ducted the annual sale of Mr John Jones Hop<. (Llwynderw Hall, near Llanwrtyd Wells) in the Smitiifield. Builth Wells, on Monday, when 800 W elsh sheep were disposed of. Prices ranged as follow:—Welsh ewes, 26 to 30, each: and Welsh wethers, 27'- to 30/ There was but a small Attendance at Presttign market on Wednesday. An insufficient supply of produce was quickly disposed of. l-iates were Live-chickens, 4/- to 4/6 per couple; trussed ditto, 9d per lb.; live-ducks, 5 to 6 per couple; trussed ditto, 1:- per b.; eggs, S for 1/ and butter, 1/3 per lb. In the annual report of the Chief Veterinary Of- ficer of the Board of Agriculture for the year 1914, it is stated that the pig population of Breconshire was 7,434 and of Radnorshire. 4t110. Only two of the former were affected with an outbreak of swine erysipelas. Radnor, too. enjoved a like re- cord-if not slightly better—two out of 4,810. At Bradford wool market, "n Thursday, there was a small hand-to-mouth demand for merino tops, but cross-breds were little enquired for and tended to weaken. Sixty-fours were quoted at 3 2 and forties. 1/11. Among, EngUsh wools downs were selling a little better, and more business ";as expected in all qualities as soon as export-licen- ces were issued. Prices were steady. Hay market, on Thursday, w&s largely attend- ed. A plentiful supply of produce was quickly disposed of. Rates were:—Eggs. 7 for 1.1-; but- ter, 1,3 and 1'4 per lb.; Ihe-chickens, 5/- per couple: trussed ditto, 5/6; live-ducks. 5/6; trussed ditto, 6/ geese, lid and 1 per lb.: rabbits, 10d each; apples, 2 lbs. for lid; and black- berries, Id per lb. Trade at Hay September eWE fair. on Thursday, was slow, prices being down 8, to 10/ per head. The supply was a. full one. Kerry and Radnor rams realised up to £ 5 apiece: Kerry ewes. 42/- to 4.8 Z Kerry wethers, 9td per lb. Radnor twes, 34/- to 40 each: IVelsli ewes, 20, to 27/ and fat lambs, lOd per lb. Only a few cattle were in evidence, two-year-old bullocks making up to £19 each and barrens zC14 and upwards. In the pig market, porkers fetched Sld per lb., and cart-pigs, 16/- and upwards. "Winter oats, says a Radnorshire reader, are suited to a wide range of soils. They can be grown successfully on soils too light or too poor for wheat, and they prevent such soils from 'washing' in a wet winter. Further, they can be taken as a. second corn crop, provided the land is clean. They are not so hardy as wiiiter wheat or winter barley, and, consequently, must be sown earlier, preferably in September, w that the plants may become well established before cold weather sets in. The ground should be left somewhat rough as a protection against cold winds, and, with this object in view, it is customary in some districts not to harrow after drilling." At the Brecon October ewe market, on Tues- day, there were something over 10,000 sheep penned. Trade was rather quiet all round, but ewes slightly advanced in price on previous mar- kets. Few best cross-bred Shropshires made up to 50/ good class Radnors from 35/- to 43/ Cardies crossed with Cheviots from 28, to 331-; Welsh from 23/- to 28, lambs about lOd to lid. Not a very big supply of cattle, and rather slow trade. Cows and calves made from XIC, up to £ 24: two-year-old bullocks up to zels; 18 months' old from £ 12 to £1-5: beef (best) lOd to 10d. Pigs: Porkers, 14- -to 15 per score; "cart" pigs, slow trade. from 18 Builth Wells October ewe fair, on Saturday, was characterised by a large supply of sheep. Trade was slow, prices being lower than those obtained at recent fairs. Scarcely any business was tran- sacted during the morning, but a large number of sheep exchanged hands at reduced rates in the afternoon. Cross Radnor and Kerry ewes realised 35'- to 42/- apiece; better class e-tfes. 45/- to -50I 1 Welsh ewes, 22/- to 25 and Welsh store lambs, 15'- to 21/ Only a small supply of cattle was in evidence, trade being slow. Mr J. A. Evans (auctioneer, Ysciog, Builth Wells) offered, by auc- tion, several lots of Wrelsh ewes, which sold at prices ranging from 22/- to 28 apiece: bull- calves. 10 to 13 guineas: and barren cows, 05 to #18. The Agricultural Organiser for Breconshire. in I his report to the Higher Education Committee, some farmers in the county are carrying out very intelligent experimental work on their own accord. He intended keeping in contact with I these experiments. He accompanied Mr R. G. Staplcton. M.A., Advisory Botanist, of Aberyst- wyth College, in a survey of the Beacon a-nd Epp-nt sheep walks which he wanted to carry out for the purpose of comparison with the Plynlim- nion siietp walks. Incidentally, Mr Stapleton notici d the prevalence of yellow rattle semi- parasitic anmial weed in- the meadow land of the county, and suggested that 6imple experiments should be carried out which would help to era- dicate it. Tiie Organiser hopes next spring to carry out the botanist's suggestion, if he can get farmers willing to co-operate.