The Brecon Radnor Express Carmarthen and Swansea Valley Gazette and Brynmawr District Advertiser

IVOR S. WILLIAMS, iI The Ironmonger. BUILTH WELL5. TO FARMERS. I BUY YOUR RAKES NOW! BUY YOUR SCYTHES NOW! I BUY YOUR REAP HOOKS NOW! 1 Ill STOCK-Red Star Binder Twine. TtW NEW STOCK JUST IN,

BRECON. j Serat. C. Price, S.W.B. (Mason's Row, Liantae6) Wa." 1 hoan on leave last week. Japanese honours are conferred on famoll British Ad- mirals, including Sir Hugh Evan-Thomai (who belongs to a well-known Breconihire family). The elementary schools of the borough and district resumed lessons, after the summer vacation, on Tues- day of last week. Boys and girls either on holidays or at outdoor workcan feel perfectly safe in the wet by wearing on. of Watts' all-weather-proof Coats. Mr T. E. James, of Hay. will preach at Gla- morCTan Street Congregational Church on Sunday ,nE,X.t. a.t 11 a.m. and 6.15 p.iii. At the Count" v Police Court on Friday, the temporary transfer of the licence of the "White Swan," Llanfry- naeh, made from Mr- Joyce to Mrs Osborne. "Onoto" and Swan" Fountain Pens make ideal giits: absolutely reliable.-A. Hughes & Son, Pen Experts, Brecon. 683 There were only three application for hearing at the Brecon Rural Council Tribunal on Friday, and. in each caw. temporary exemption was granted. CHARLES' CELEBRATED CORN CURE cures the worst corn in a few days. Bottles 1/- each. Sole proprietor, WALTER GWILLIM, M.P.S., CHEMIST, BRECON. The "Gazette" announces that Temp. Capt. A. Buchanan, V.C., M.C., S.W.B., relinquishes his com- mission on account of ill-health, caused by wounds, and h granted the hon. rank of captain (Sept. 2). NOTICE.—Samuel Perry (late J.- Perry), Posting Master, Brecon. Excellent G-laas and covered Hearse. Carriages of every description. Reason- j able Charges. All orders, left at 32. Wa/tton, Brecon, promptly attended to. b584 Mr Glvndwr Thomas, son of the Rev. D. L. Thomas. rector of Llanwrthwl, and a pupil of Christ College, Brecon, has just obtained the 17th place among the go successful candidates for entrance to Woolwich Academy. He stood first of all candidates in natural science. The trout fishing reason on the yek finished on Saturday. The heavy rains of the last month gave anglers ao opportunity of finishing strongly, and good ba.iket.-5 are recorded. One of the largest trout of the .season wa.~ caught by Mr Jones Williams. It turned tb. scales at 5 lb. Salmon fishing is now in full swing. Patriotism and P&perhanging.—Your walls may be repapered without involving the waste of food in any form. Our paste is made from materials which cannot be used as food. Hundreds of patterns of wallpapers to select from !at the old address—Oscar Watkins, top of Lion Street, Brecon. At the Borough police court on Monday, before Messrs. E. A. Wright and J. C. B. Morris, F. T. Webb, Kewmareh Street, aged 16, was summoned for driving a motor-car without a licence. P.c. Prosser gave evi- dence. and said defendant had a motor cycle licence. He was 16 vears of age and was too young for a car licence.—Mr Morris: I 6Uppose he was driving fairly well and had good control over it?—Witness: Yes. De- fendant said he thought there would-be no harm in go- ing out with a motor cvcle licence. He was ordered to pay 5/- co.,t.The transfer of the licence of the Black Lion Inn was granted from Mr John Edward James (on military service) to his brother, Mr Wm. James. Sugar Sugar Sugar !-The Food Control- ler has poirited out there is no advantage in now registering with ia grocer for sugar. Between the 15th and 29th of this month you will get a form through the Post Office. Don't be bamboozled now by signing any form at the grocer's: wait for the proper form and then remember who has been your best friend during the itrying months that rave passed and sign your form in favoiiT of W. Moms. "The Store that does things well," Bridge Street. Brecon. 231, 20/20-9 Sir Leonard Dunning, H.M. Inspector of Police, paid his annual visit to Brecon on Monday. There were present Col. Cole Hamilton (chief constable). Capt. Hon. C. Hore Ruthven (acting-chief constable), Supt. Steven Jones, seven constables and 24 special con- stable's. After inspection Sir Leonard spoke to the specials and thanked them for their srvices to their countv. Thev rendered national service in the best 3>én"t. he said. as owing to their patriotic action they were able to deplete the regular force to an extent that would not be otherwise possible, The Home Office greatly appreciated the assistance they wero rendering their King and country. Another old Christ College boy has laid down his life for his country. Lieut. Harold Madoc Jones. Royal WeUh Fusiliers, who has been killed in action, was the of the late Mr J, R, Jones, J.P., of Bodfeirig, and of Mrs Jones, of firyn CMnotiat. Educate^ M CUrUt oÜe, Brecon, foe afterwards gained a iSoTioIarahip at the University College of Wales. Aber- vstwvth, where he graduated with classical honours, and. subsequently, took up teaching as his profession. At the otuhreak of war he was on the staff of Cardi- gan County School, and from there he enlisted in a battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. In March, 1915, he obtained his commission in the same regiment, and left for the front early in December of the same year.

LLANGYNIDR. I Private D. Francis has just been home on short leave. Sergt. Evans (Gelli. Guffryn) has been home on a ehort visit. Sapper Augustus Roberts, R.E., has been home on final leave before going out to France. Mr J. Williams (Pentwyn) has had the harvest ser- vices of a schoolmaster and a bank clerk. Gunner W. Jones, R.G.A. (acting as a substitute at Pentwyn), is the only ion of Mr J. Jones (Gla.-fryn).

PENNORTH. An Agent is wanted to sell the "Express at Fen- north after end of September. For terms, apply, Manager,. "Express" Office, Brecon.

GLASBURY-ON-WYE. Lieut. A. Butcher (Brecknocko;, now in illala ana only son of Mr Chas. Butcher, Pen-y-Han, bae been pro- moted to the rank of captain. An organ recital was recently given by Mrs Griffith. Solos were also rendered by .li-s Kimber Bull. Mr L,tptoii, Miss W. Jones and Miss Curry. August proved a very wet month. There were only 3 davs without rain. 8.34 inches were recorded in this vallev and the greatest rainfall took place on the 13th, viz., 1.32 inch in 24 hours. Two Canadian soldiers visited the village last week,, viz.. Privates George and Donovan Ellis (Rocky Moun- tain Rangers). They are the sons of Mr J. Ellis (for- merlv agent at Maesllwch Castle), who is also over in England. The boys, before joining up. were ranchers, and Mrs EllUs is now managing two ranches, combining over 600 acres. The Sunday school anniversary of the Wesleyan Church wais celebrated on Sunday evening, when the attendance was over-flowing. The scholars who re- cited and sang with much sweetness and effect, and the friends who assisted, carried out a very interesting programme. The offertories were in aid of the school funds.

TAFFECHAN. Taf Fechan Reservoir Committee (Merthyr Corpor- ation), on Tuesday, presented several reports, which were c-onfirmed. Relative to the proposed supply of water to Newport, a letter wa" read from the Town Clerk (Newport), asking fcr a reply to hi- communica- tion regarding the suggested joint water board. It was resolved that a reply be sent intimating that the Com- mittee had not yet had an opportunity of considering the suggestion, and desired to he furnished with inform- ation living the yield of the existing Newport reser- voirs and the capital cast of their water undertaking.

TALGARTH. I Mr Hubert Evans (Liverpool Store.-1, who ha- been in France for over two years, has been home on short leave. He is taking up a commission in the Intelligence Department. where his past experience will be of value. We deeply regret to record the death, in Australia, of Mr Lewis R. Price, brother of Miss 51. Price, of Porthmorddwr farm. to whom the sympathy of a large number of our readers is extended. Pte. J. C. Powell, of the S.W.B., has aleo been home on short leave, prior to leaving again this week for France. In the spring Pte. J. C. Powell was invalided home. He is now looking well and fit and as a result leaves this week. On Sunday he preached in the morn- ing and evening at the Congregational Church, Pte. W. Bevan, of Bronllvs, is home on leave. As a member of the F Co. (Talgarth), he went out with the Brecknock& to Aden in 1914. and later was stationed at Mhow in India. In August of last year he left for France, joining the Royal Welsh Fusilier. He has been in a good deal of hard fighting during the past "pring-for bravery in action he has been recommended for the military medal—an honour which all his friends are proud of. and especially those of the F Co.

HIRWAIN. I Lieut. Haydn Morris has been seriously wounded and been brought to a London hospital. The wounds are not. as first reported, gun-shot wounds, but the effects of a shell, a.s he was leading his men. A reception committee lias been formed for our sol- diers coming home from the front, with Mr J. O. George as chairman. Mr David Jones as vice-chairman, Mr Tuekfield as secretary, and Mr George James as treasurer. Mr David Ballad. Challio Row, was the first recipient of 10/- from the treasurer. Lieut. Nurse Evans, of the R.A.M.C' has been home from the front for 10 day:. She moves from place to place with the Army and was on the Somme andMes-sines. She was' at one time a teacher, then became a nurse in a London hospital, and for 14 months has been out I in France.

I -p' PENDERYN. I At the petty Cefn-coed, on Thursday, David Harris, an aged man, Penyard House, Hirwain, was summoned for assaulting and beating Mrs Margaret Hickey. wife of a soldier now in France. Mr J. W. Lewis (Merthyr), for complainant, stated that defend- ant entered the house of Mrs Hickey while she was ab- sent and removed a bolt from a dividing door. When complainant remonstrated with him he struck her and used disgraceful language. A large crowd collected, and defendant made some of the vilest accusations. Defen- dant denied the offence, but said he wanted to get complainant out of the house. He was fined 5/- and bound over to keep the peace.

NEWCHURCH. Pte. F. Prohert, 1st Monmouttus. has been home on draft leave. A "P.S.E." service was held at Rhosgoch Congrega- tional Chapel on Sunday last. A large programme was gone through. Mr W. Powell, Rhosgoch Mill, presided.

LLA.«, ANTEN. Pte. Raymond .lories, 2nd S. W. B. (eldest son of Mr and Mrs David Jones, Pantawel) is now in the l/5th Northern General Hospital. Leicester. suffering from trench fever and a shrapnel wound in the right foot. Pte. Jones received his wound in the battle for the village of Langemarck.

I ABERCRAYE. 1.;I1_ SGT. >V. JOLIES. (T-AISWE nUlel) IIi:" ueell TUIICU in action. Pte. Rees Howells. S. W .B. (son of Mr and Mrs Thos. Howells, Gwalia Villas) is missing. Pte. Oswald Thomas (son of Mr and Mrs Geo. Thomm, Nantcae'refail) visited his home last week. Pte. D. L. Jones, dispatch rider to the Royal Army Medical Corps, was home on furlough last week-end. Pte. W. Owen, Glamorganshire Yeomanry, is now re- covering from wounds received in action a few weeks ago. Caehopkin Choir, conducted by Mr John Richards, intends performing the musical drama, entitled "Ben Hur," by Thomas Facer. Pte. Ros.~cr Williams. S.W.B. (31, Goodrich Cres- cent, Newport, and a native of Abercrave, has been killed on active service. He leaves a widow and two children. Prior to enlistment he was employed at Tredeear.

SEVEN SISTERS. Lieut. J. M. Thomas sailed for the East last week. Mr R. J. Powell (Glasfryn House) joined the signal- ling section of the Royal Navy a few days ago. Signaller Sydney Thomas (Council School) has been killed in action. He had distinguished himself in his sphere as a schoolmaster, and wa, regarded a promising black and white artist. Three local soldiers, home from France, were pre- sented with gold medals here last week, viz., Gunners D. Morgan and E. Griffiths, R.F.A.. and Pte, W. J. Howells, Welsh Regt. Pte. Howell Griffiths, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, has been killed in action in France. The deceased soldier. who was but- 21 years of age, was the second son of Mr and Mrs T. Oriffith, Brynduiai* Avenue. Boya home on leave here last week included Pte. w'l Howett? (Wekh Re?t.). Pte. Henry D. Williams (son of Mr and Mrs S. Evans, Arfryn House), and Signaller W L Griffiths (Royal Navy).

CEFN-Y-BEDD. Rev. S. G. Thomas (Baptist Church. Blaenavon) preached at the Congregational Church on Sunday evening. His able and eloquent discourse was much aDoreciated bv a large and attentive congregation.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. The Council school re-opened on Monday last after their summer vacation. MILLINERY at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES from the GREAT LONDON EXHIBITION. SEE SAUNDERS MORGAN'S. 830/215 The death took place on Monday, August 27th, at Glen View, of Mr' Edmund Law, of Neath. The fun- eral took place on Friday, the place of interment be- ing at Oystermouth. Mumbles. Pte. Ernest Mack (son of Mr Harry Mack, Irfon Ter- race) is home on hospital leave. He has served in France for two years and has been through several big engagements. News has been received that Pte. W. Evans (son of Mr Evans, Maes-gwvllod Farm) has been wounded in the arm In action in France. We wish them both a speedy recovery. The heavy rains experienced during the past week has caused the river Irfon and its tributaries to be in flood, and anglers of the town and district are in high ex- pectations of a good run of fresh ash. Several nice baskets have been obtained, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY. AEROPLANE VALUE, SUB-MARINE PRICES. NO INFLATED WAR PRICES. We are still selling at the lowest possible margin of legitimate profits at Saunders Morgan's. The funeral of the late Mrs Edmund Law (wife of Mr Edmund Law, of Glenview, Llanwrtyd Wells and Neath) took place on Friday afternoon at Oystermouth Cemetery. The funeral was private. Rev. J. Edward Lloyd (vicar of Llanwrtyd) officiated, assisted by Rev. J. Phillips (Oystermouth). News has been received at Llanwrtyd laost week that two of the brave sons of the town have been promoted for devotion to duty. Pte. Herbie Richards, R.F.C. (son of Mr John Richards. Lisbourne House ) and Pte. get ;ic;lJao's¿f Linr .US;icd. BIJ have received promotions to first A.M. We congratulate our young heroes most heartily on winning the coveted distinctions and thus bringing additional honour to the old Welsh Spa. Good luck and a safe return boys, is the wish of their many friends.

CEFN-COED. I Corporal J. J. Five (Brecknocks). who enlisted at the outbreak of war, is now in hospital in Mhow. India, suffering from malarial fever. The interment was, at the Parish Church on Wednes- day, of the late Mr W. Price (Gwyddonfryn), a well- known local bard. He was a tailor, and was formerly a member of Zoar Welsh Congregational Church, Mer- thyr. Pte. D. Tywi Jones, Lancers (son of Mr-and Mrs D. T. Jones, Well Street), and Pte. Archie Lewis, South Wales Borderers (son of Mr G. Lewis, tailor, and Mrs Lewis, White Horse, High Street), were home on leave last week. Miss Thomas (schoolmistress of the Council School) has been presented with a silver vase in recognition of her .services as assistant-mistress by the teachers of the Infants' Department. Miss Thomas commenced her new duties, as head-mistress of the Girls' School, last week.

I YSTRADGYNLAIS. u. Pte. v\. Watkins, R.A.M.C., and Nurse Gertie Wat- kins, returned to duty on Saturday. Sister M. E. Butler (daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. Butler, Oddfellows' Street) is at present having a well- earned rest. Bombardier Pitman (Trench Howitzers. R.G.A.), one time police-constable at Builth, has been in France ai considerable time. Mr Tom H. Williams (Smithfield) joined up last week. Gunner W. Walters, R.F.A. (ex-police constable) was home on furlough last week. Anniversary services were held at Carmel C.M. Chapel on Sunday. Rev. W. Jones-Williams (Llanfair P.G., North Wales) being the special preacher. The death occurred, on Wednesday, of May, the ten-year-old daughter of Mrs Jones, and the late Mr Wm. Jones, manager of the Penrhos Brickworks.

BUILTH WELLS. Morris's for finest Caerphilly & Cheddar Cheese. Pure cite syrup, 2 lb. tins, 1/5!Da.vies, Bros. Trade at Wyles Bros., the people's popular shop. The Intermediate School C.W.B. examination results will appear next week. Rev. Lewis Beynon resumed his duties, after a well- earned rest, on Sunday. Pte. J. Stephens (Welsh Regiment) was home on leave last week. Driver T. Jarman (Motor Transport, A.S.C.) was home on leave over the week-end. Pte. D. Jarman (Monmouth Batt.), Nantyrarian, was home on brief leave from France last week. The fortnightly meeting of Wye Juvenile Rechabites took place at Wesley Schoolroom on Monday night. The Mixed and Infants' Departments of the Council School resumed work, after the holidays, on Tuesday. Pte. Arthur Brookes (Royal Flying Corps), the well- known local Naturalist, is home on a few days' leave. Rev. Lewis James (pastor at Alpha Presbyterian Church) rbsumoo his duties on Sunday, after a holiday at Aberystwyth. Pte. T. Vest (North Staff>. Regiment), son of Mr and Mrs Vest, Oaklands, was home on draft-leave over the week-end. Pte. T. Stephens (Training Reserve), son of Mr and Mrs John Stephens (Glen View, Castle Road), is home on a brief furlough. The monthly meeting of the local Court of Foresters was held, as usual, at Foresters' Hall on Monday night. Business was routine. The weekly intercessory service of the local Free Church Council was held at Memorial Baptist Church on Friday evening. Advertisements, notices of meetings, news-items, etc., for the "Express" should be sent to Mr G. E. Sayce, Fern Lea, Builth Wells. A service of intercession for fine weather to in- gather the crops was held at Alpha Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, when a large congregation at- tended. Quite a large number of people from the surrounding districts were in the town for "Feast Fair" on Monday. Tradesmen were very busy and restaurants were filled to the utmost capacity. Miss Evelyn Rice (daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rice, 2, Irfon Villas) obtained seven distinctions out of nine subjects in the Central Welsh Board (junior certificate) examination, held in July. I Rev. R. A. Howells (newly-appointed pastor of Memorial Baptist Church) commenced his ministry here on Sunday. His discourses were most appropriate. There were large congregations morning and evening. Books, papers, stationery, tobacco, cigarettes, etc., for your soldier relatives and friends at home and abroad. We have a large variety.—'Howard Lewis. At the Urban Tribunal on Friday, a vote of con- dolence was passed with Mr H. T. Price, C.C., on the death of his son. The appeal of Mr J. T. Catley was dismissed. A full report of the proceedings will appear in next week's issue. The sum of £2 3s was raised by the visitors' concert at Church Hall on Monday night. The money was dis- bursed in making a present to Mr Thos. Jones (Cly- dach Vale) for his heroic deed in saving a little girl from drowning in the Wye on Friday. The "London Gazette" of Friday night contained the following"Sec.-Lieut. F. William (Royal Flying Corps) to be temporary-lieutenant." He is the son of Mr and Mrs W. Williams, Winstone House, Garth Road. Lieut. Williams. who has served twelve months in France, has seen considerable hard fighting. Now is the time to give in your names to Messrs John lMorris and Son, who will be able to supply you with your fair share of Sugar under the new Government Scheme. Do it now. That's our advice. The memorial service of the late Sapper J. R. Davies, R.E., took place at Horeb Congrega- tional Church on Sunday, when the pastor, Rev. Lewis Beynon, delivered a sympathetic and appropriate ser- mon. Miss M. J. Pugh (Noyaddisaf) prsided at the organ, whilst Mr Frank Davies (Fairfield) conducted the singing, special hymns being rendered. Pte. D. C. Jones, 3rd Welsh Batt., Barry Dock (son- in-law of Councillor John Morris, High Street) has been successful in passing the final examination for the post as signaller. He obtained the maximum number of marks (100), securing the highest place on the list. He ha,s now been promoted to the post of sigrial-in- structor. Pastor H. J. Garland commenced his ministry at Wesley Church on Sunday, preaching morning and evening. Mrs .Garland rendered "The Lord is my Shepherd," "When I survey the Wondrous Cross," and "Take my life" with pleasing effect. Micss 1. M. Price presided at the organ, whilst Mr F. L. Morris conduct- ed the singing. Mr Garland also preached at New- bridge-on-Wye in the afternoon. There was a full attendance of members at a meeting of the. Provisional Committee, in connection with Builth Wells and District Co-operative Society, on Tuesday. The committee considered the advisability of respectfully asking for representation on the Food Con- trol Committees for Builth and district, and the follow- ing names were suggested, viz., Colwyn, Mr John New- man (Builth Road); Builth Wells, Mr W. H. Watkins (Troed-y-bryn); and Builth Rural District, Mr Henry Owen (Oaklands, Builth Wells). A highly appreciated concert was held at Groe Pavil- ion. by permission of Councillor T. R. Worthington, on Tuesday evening. Mr Kavyn presided over a large audience, and Miss G. Jones (Brookland House, Builth) was the accompanist. Messrs. Davies (Ton Pentre), T. Morgan Lewis, and E. Thomas rendered solos, whilst Mrs Gate and Misses Sheen (Builth) and Aldridge gave recitations. The Blaenavon Party also gave on effective rendering. Mr ,T. Davies was treasurer, and Mr T. Mor- gan (Newbridge. Mon.) carried out the secretarial duties. The visitors again organised sports at the Glanne Wells on Tuesday afternoon. Mr T. Morgan (New- bridge, Mon.) wa.s judge, and results were:—Running long-jump, Mr J. Jones; long-jump (standing), Mr B. Jones; walking match for men over 40, Mr D. W. Grif- fiths (Aberdare); race for ladies (over 16 years) Miss Jones (Aberthaw); walking match for ladies over 20, Miss K. Turford (Builth); race for males (open), Master F. Phillips (Builth); tug-of-war, Mr T. Morris, Sgt. B. Evans and Messrs. Lewis and D. W. Williams. Rev. S. G. Thomas (Blaenavon) was chairman of the committee, whilst Mr J. Davies acted as treasurer. Mr T. Morgan was secretary. A successful concert, organised by visitors, took place at Church Hall on Thursday evening. Mr D. Hitchings (Dowlais) presided over a large audience, whilst Miss G. Jones (Brookland House, Builth) wa-s the accompanist. Solos were rendered by Messrs Meredith (Cwmparc), Richards (Merthyr), J. Pro- thero (Builth), T. Morgan (Newbridge, Mon.), I. Wil. liams (Pontlottyn), Mrs Gordon (Swansea) and Misses Williams and Hamer, and recitations were also given by Misses E. Hopkins (Swansea), Olive Davies (Builth), E. Lewis (Builth), and Turford (Builth), The duties of treasurer were carried out by Mr T. Mor- gan (Newbridge, Mon.), whilst Mr R. Ablett (Ynyshir) was the secretary. Another successful- concert, organised by visitors, was held at Church Hall on Tuesday night. Rev. S. G. Thomas (Blaenavon) presided over a large audience. The accompanist was Miss G. Jones (Brookland House, Builth), and the following sang, recited, &c., viz., Mrs Hughes (Builth) and Miss Davies, and Messrs. Collins, 1. Davies, E. Weatherley, Rees Sydney and Lumney and Misses Olive Davies (Builth) and E. Lewis. Proceeds were to purchase a gift for Mr Thomas Jones (Clydach Vale) in recognition of his brave deed in saving a young child in the Wye the previous Friday. The duties of treasurer were carried out by Mr 1. Davies (Ton- Pentre), whilst Mr T. Morgan (Newbridge, Mon.) was the secretary. The Birmingham Party (under the baton of Mr Rees) rendered a beautiful song. Sports (organised by visitors) took place at the Glanne Wells on Monday afternoon, judging being un- dertaken by Mr Hitchings. Appended are the re- sults :—Children's race (under 10), 1st Master T. Collins (Dowlais). and 2nd, Miss Pollie Probert; race (under 16). 1, Master F. Phillips, and 2, Miss May Mytton; egg and spoon race (under 16), 1, Master Emrys Jones (Builth), and 2, Master T. Collins (Dowlais); egg and spoon (adults), Mr Bert Collins (Dowlais); skipping match (children), 1, Miss M. Penton (Builth). and 2, Miss F. Egerton (Builth), skipping match (adults), Mr Lumney (Blaenavon); and tug-of-war, Messns. Collins (Dowlais), J. Griffiths (Porth). D. Daniel (Ponty- pridd) and D. Hughes (Cilfynydd), Rev. S. G. Thomas (Blaenavon) was chairman of the committee, and Mr J. Davies, treasurer. Mr T. Morgan (Newbridge. Mon.) carried out the duties of secretary. An appreciated eisteddfod, organised by visitors, was held at the Church Hall on Friday night. Rev. S. G. Thomas (Blaenavon) was chairman, and the adjudica- tors were: -Music, Mr Hywel Davies, A.C. (Ton-Pentre) and literature. Rev. S. G. Thomas (Blaenavon). The accompanist was Miss Hughes (Builth), assisted by Miss D. Ireland (Builth). Mrs Hughes (Builth) rendered the eisteddfod solo as an introductory to the pro- gramme procedings. Awards wereChampion .solo (open). Mr R. Ablett (Ynyshir); recitation (open), Mr Stallard (Blaenavon): duet, Messrs. J. Rees and J. Jones (Dowlais); quartette (unison voices), Birmingham party represented by Messrs. Ablett, Jones, Rees and Collins: best story, prize divided between Mr T. Mor- gan (Newbridge. Mori.), and Mr R. Ablett (Ynyshir): children's recitation, 1, Miss Olive Davies (Builth) and 2, Miss Doris Morris (Tonypandy): general knowledge questions, Mr James (Swansea) and unpunctuated reading. Miss Olive Davies (Builth). The eisteddfod closed with the singing of the Welsh National Anthem. Mr T. Morgan (Newbridge, Mon.), acted as treasurer, whilst Mr R. Ablett (Ynyshir) carried out the duties of secretary.

HgMXR,s We buy °°YugaIENT We buy SUGAR for DISTRIBUTION PAY Ior SCHEME. CASH Advice to Customers. us and If the Post Office a have not sent you a a Sell for RSSXPFY VISIT. SEi'T. 30th, apply VISIT. CASH. to them AT ONCK for one and return It I That is the form to the Local Food Office, the HRFORE OCT. 6th. will You will then re- SECRET ceive a Sugar Card I PAY I which kindly SED of our TO rs and we will YOU. see that you are Success- supplied. General Supply Stores, Builth.

HAY. I Sgt. Edgar Brooks, S.W.B. (St. Mary's Villas) has just been home on leave. Gunner Chipperfield, R.F.A. (Swan Terrace) has been home on furlough, prior to departure to Egypt. There was a fair supply of stock at the auction mart on Thursday last, which changed hands at satisfactory prices, Mr A. C. Samson read a paper on "Prayer" at last week's meeting of the local branch of the C.E.M. Society. Pte. C. F. Browning (second son of Mr and Mrs Browning', Lynwood, Cusop) has just been home on leave. Pte. Ivor G. Davies (formerly of the staff of the local Branch of the United Counties Bank) is home from France, training for a commission. Among the visitors staying in the town last week were Rev. James Watkins (Liverpool) and Mr George Hay Morgan, K.C., M.P (London). Lce.-Cpl. Harvey Edwards (Machine Gun Co., attach- ed to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and of St. Mary's Terrace) has just been home from France on furlough. A very successful entertainment was given in the Parish Hall on Friday by members of the Church Sun- day School. The proceed& were in aid of the school fund. Xews has been received to the effect that Second- Lieutenant Tom Pritchard. R.F.C., brother of Mis Pritchard (Baskerville Arms, Clyro), has been killed whilst flying in North Wiltshire. Pte. James Williams (son of Mr and Mrs James Wil- liams, Black Lion) is making satisfactory progress to- ward-s recovery from the wounds he received in action in France, and is expected home shortly. The monthly united" prayer meeting was held on Tuesdav evening in the Baptist Church, Rev. D. S. Evans officiating, and a Free Church Council meeting was held at the close to elect officers for the ensuing year. Cusop was recently the scene of the arrest of Margt. A. Lewis (36), who described herself as a nurse, on the charge of obtaining by false pretences divers sums of money, amounting to £104, with intent to cheat and de- fraud. The case was heard by Brighton borough magis- trates, Mr W. Graham Hooper appearing for the pro- secutrix. Prisoner, who pleaded "guilty," was sent to prison for six months with hard labour. At the petty sessions on the 3rd inst., before J. Williams-Vaughan (chairman) and Messrs. E. Butler and J. Morgan, Richard Cartwright and Richard Chipp were both summoned for trespassing on the railway. Defendants were fined 15/- each. Mr Thomas Moxon (Castle Street) applied for a cinematograph licence in respect of the Drill Hall from 18th September, 1917, to September, 1918. The application was granted. The funeral of the late Mt Alfred Pembridge (Castle Street) took place on Thursday last, when a number of relatives and friends attended, and the mortal remains were borne for burial to the .cemetery. The services at the church and graveside were con- ducted by the Vicar (Rev. J. J. de Winton). The mourners were Mrs Butterus, Mr and Mrs George Pem- bridge, Mr and Mrs Webb, Mr and Mrs Probert, Mrs and Mr John Cartwright, and Mr Matthews. Among those home on leave this week are Second- Lieutenant Leonard Cater, son of Mr and Mrs Cater (The Pavement), who has just finished his training, and joins his regiment this week. Second-Lieutenant Bernard James, son of Mr and Mrs James (Sycamore House) who joins his regiment shortly; Bombardier Aubrey Ferris, son of Mr and Hrs Ferris, High Town. who has seen active service in France, and was wound- ed in the battle of Messines, is home on ehort fur- lough. A very pretty wedding took place at Clyro Parish Church on'the 29th ult., when Rev. Richard Weaver (Brinkworth) was married to Miss May Nash (Clyro). The bride was attired in a white silk dress and wore a wreath and veil and carried a bouquet of asters. The bridesmaids were Miss Ethel Anthony and Miss Maggie Moses, who wore dresses of old rose silk, and carried Prayer Books, presents from the bridegroom. The bride was given away by Mr A. Bishop, and the bridegroom was attended by 'Mr T. Stokoe. Canon Griffiths, a.s, sisted by Rev. — Boyle, officiated. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of a large number of useful presents.

BREDWARDINE. At the police court, on the 4th inst., before Mr C. E. Tunnard Moore, Pte. Cyril Elias, Pte. Arthur Dav- ies and Pte. Owen Williams, all of the 3rd Batt., Welsh Regiment, stationed at Redcar, were charged with being abentees without leave since 20th August. Defendants Elias and Davies were- arrested at Winfor- ton, and Owen Williams at Whitney. Defendants were Temanded to await an escort.

CRICKHOWELL. At a meeting of the local Food Control Committee, on Thursday evening, at the Percy Davies Institution, Atr R. H. A. Davies, registrar of the Crickhowell County Court, was appointed executive officer. Mr W. E. Rumsey, of the Signal Corps, R.E., who has been serving in France for many months, is home on leave. Pte. Hy. Thompson, of the A.S. Corps, the old Crickhowell forward, and Pte. R. Heyward, are also on leave from France.

LLANAFAN-FAWR. I Pte. S. M. Owen (Vronlaee) was wounded in France I on the 16th ult,

CWMTWRCH. I Pte. T. Jones, Royal Engineers, has just been home from the Ypres front. He has been out in France — months. Mrs L. Phillips (wife of Mr Phillip William Phil- lips, Lower Cwmtwrch) has just undergone an oper- ation in Swansea Hospital. Driver Harold Martin (Graigmaespica, Lower Cwm- twrch) was home on his first leave (after over two years' service in France) last week. Pte. David Evans, Welsh Bantams (S.W.B.), son of Mr and Mrs Jas. Evans, arrived home from France on Wednesday, where he had been a considerable time. Cwmtwrch Mutual Improvement Society has just held its inaugural meeting for the coming session. Officers ar€:—President, Mr W. T. Hughes; vice-president, Miss Rachel Davies; secretary, Mr John Walters: iind treasurer. Mr T. J. Griffiths.

Monday, Sept. 10th, to Sept. 22nd INCLUSIVE. Commencing MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, London House, Builth, announces their 14 days SUMM ER SALE of Genuine Bargains. Twentyfive per cent. is a low estimate of the average reduction in prices. Those who wish to secure some of the wonderful BARGAINS offered this fortnight are strongly urged to make an early application to avoid disappointment. The following examples are well worth noting Rugs and Carpets at pre-war prices. Dress Department-Black and Navy Serges, 1, 61 to 6/11 All are Pre- War Prices. BedTicks—1 11?, 2/0, 2/H? 3 11?. ,2 Children's half and three-quarter Socks Ladies' Black Lisle Hose, l/Of to l/ll. in Black, Tan and White. All at pre- war prices. Ladies' Tan Lisle Hose, very special, 1/3. Endless Variety in White and Coloured Jap Silk and Floral Voiles Blouses from ?, 1/11 to 12/6. Worth double. Coloured Tweeds, 40 x 42. From 2/6^1 /II to 12/6. Worth double. to 5 11 per yard. *———— ————— Robes. White Embroidered Voille ? ? Robes, Floral Voille, Crepe in check, all Ladies Black Cashmere Hose, 1/0 to to be cleared at Half-prices. mn- Linen Department Bleached Table Ladies'^ Black 4 1 Ribbed Hose, 1, 4i Cloth, 8 x 4, 8 x 10, 8 x 12, also Bleached to 2/1H. Tabling, and Unbleached Tablinir. 30 dozanjLadies Black 2/1 Ribbed Hose, Newest Styles in Ladies' Sports' Coats, 1"0-1. Marvellous Value. Sky, Pink, Champagne, Bottle Green and ————— Navy. All in good condition. Worth double. Glass and Tea Cloths—6 £ d. to lOfd. each. each. Ladies' White Calico and Long Cloth Underwear; Ladies' Nightdresses, Ll H; Dowlais and Apron Cloths *fd., 9;j-d., Chemises, l/Oi; Combinations, 16f; lotd., LOi. Knickers, 1/014; Camisoles, 9jd.: White ————— Underskirt, l/6f. Shot Silk Underskirts in all the neweet ————— shades. Worth double to-day. Extraordinary Value in our Hosiery Department. We foresaw the difficulties A tWt7 eln l SIt d dSi tock i of e Mluri-lnli- nery. ahead of us in this Branch of our Busi- e e ec e oc ?? ??? reahse the enormons advance of Greatly Re d uce d ?? ?? cleare d ness, and reaiiae the enormoil8 advance of ? Great? ly Red?u? ced. Must be cleared. prices that would face us in the near ————— future. We bought very heavily, and are 1 now in a position to give our Customer, Black and Coloured Casbmeres, 1/1 lj Hosiery much below makers' cost price to 2,,i9t per yard. Cannot be repeated. to-day. We could readily sell all these goods at much higher prices than we are offering them, but we prefer a qui k public- pleasing sale, and we are content with small profits. We want to secure" your good will. Come to the Shopping Centre of the Thrifty-that is to say to LONDON HOUSE BUILTH. ALL KINDS OF INSURANCES EFFECTED. DTR- CLAIMS PROMPTLY SETTLED. AGENT for s-eveml FIRST-CLASS COMPANIES. W. WILLIAMS, Accountant, Insurance, and General Agent, SENNYBRIDG-E, & 6, BULWARK, BRECON. THE GREAT SKIN CURE. I BUDDEN'S S.R. SKIN OINTMENT will cure —' Itching- after one application, destroys every form of Eczema; 'heals old Wounds and Sores; lacts dike a. charm on Bad Legs; is infallible for Piles; Prevents Cats from Festering; will curre Ringworm in a few days removes the most obsti- na:te Eruptions and Scurvy. Boxes 9d and 1/3. Agents for Brecon, Mr Starfton and Mx Morris, High Street, Chemists; Builth Wells, W. Price and Co., T. A. Coltma-n; Llajidovery, J. Nicholas. Ghemist; Hay, J. L. Davies and Son; Talgarth, J. Parry, Chemist; Crickhowell, Mr Kirkland, Oh em ist; Brynimwr, Mr A. M. Jones, Chemist; Knigli- ,ton, Mil" Perkins, Chemist; Pontardulaie, Mr Jones, Chemist. b987

I GILWERN. Lieut. J. H. Pickering, Lieut. Harold Trumper, Sergt. W. L. Perrott, Pte. Tom Lewis (Gustyn) and Pte. W. Davies (Post) were home on leave here last week. Through the kindness of Mr Powell (Pentwyn farm) two sections of Scouts from Lydney and Monmouth were accommodated in a field, adjoining the farm, last- week. Printed and Published by G. E. SAYCE, at the "Breoon and Radnor Express" Offices, Express Buildingaf Bulwark, in the Ohapelry of St. Mary, in the Borough tand,C-ounty of Brecon, on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1917.

Bronmeirion Private Hotel, Arthog, Near Doigelly, North Wales. Tobeletfurnisheclior3 months at 12 1'2 s. per week, or for 6 months or duration of war at C2 28 per week. Would be prepared to sell or quote for board residence. For terms, etc., writ.? Mrs J. A. Fearn, Proprietress. 2500p/22-11