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Suicide at Talgarth. About haif-past seven on Monday evening, Mr D J Hoptin, of Llanvillo. called at the Bridge End Inn, Talgarth, but failed to make himself heard. From the club room, however, he heard groans proceeding, and on making his way in the direction of the sound be found Mr I P Chambers, the owner and licensee of the Inn, lying partly under the table in a pool of blood. I Sergt. Davies and Dr. Hubert Williams were instantly called in, and it was round that blood was flowing freely from a terrible wound of about 4 inches across the throat. A razor, which was covered with blood, was found lying on the table. Early on Wednesday morning the doctors advised that Chamber; should be re moved to the Brecon Infirmary, and he was placed in a motor car in charge of Sergt. Davies and a nurse, but shortly afrc- leaving Talgarth he succumbed to his injuries and the body taken back to Talgarth. It is stated that the deceased, who was a bachelor, bad been rather peculiar in his manner fer some time, and on Monday evening be was in the house alcne, the housekeeper, Miss Mary I Jenkins, having gone out to see a friend. The inquest was held yesterday (Wednesday) evening and will be reported in our next issue.

PENYCAE. UNIONIST MEETING.—A most successful open- air meeting wa" held near the Penycae School on Tuesday evening of last week. Aid. M. W. Morgan. J.P., presided. Mr A, J. Hutson (of the South Waies Tariff Reform Federation) àe. livered an excellent address c. Tariff Reform, and Mr Ivan E. Davies (cf the National Unionist Association; gave a telling address on the Welsh Church and the Home Rule Bills- The cogent remarks of both speakers were followed with earnest attention by the audie-xe, arid a hearty ■vote of thanks was accorded then:, cn the pro- position of Mr henry Thomas, seconded by Mr p c,si c W. Farber, Pontrhydarw Farm. PERSONAL. Mr Tbos. B. Thomas, Moifa I Uchaf, gardener tc Baroness Cederstrom. Craig- y-nos Castle, has been unable to follow his em- ployment for the past few weeks We hope j that he will be restored to his usual health after taking a few months' rest. 4 WATER SUPPLY.-We are given to understand that the local members of the Ystradgynlais R-'ral Distric: Council contemplate bringing for- ward at their next monthly meeting a scheme for su", rlying the needs of Penycae and district T.i h pure water treoi the GurwleisLie spring. INTERMENT.—On Thursday afteruoon the in- ky: aent of Mr John W. Leckle, aged 31, of Old A; ercrave Arms, took place at St. Callwen C, :ch, Glyntawe, and there was a large at'dance, the deceased be-ng well known and highly respected in the neighbourhood. The officiating ministers were Revs. J. G. Hughes (Abercrave) and Dd. Hughes (Vicar of Callwen),

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BUILTH WELLS. CHURCH PARADE—The Church Lade'Brigade and St. Mary's Church Scouts bad their church parade cn Sunday, attendir-c the parish church. They a t-mnrt turn out. CINEMA FOR BUILTH WELLS.—Before Messrs C W Wcosnam (chairman), E D Thomas, E Aubrey Thomes. Evan Thomas, T Williams, and Dr. Biack Jones, at the Bailth police court on Monday, Mr George M Hand (Llan- dnndod Wells), applied for a license to con- duct a cinema at the Assembly Rooms.-In repiy to Dr. W Black Jonfs Mr Hand said the hall could be cleared in three minutes. Three- were fcwc excellent exits, one at each end. —The Bench granled a six days' license. FOR THE NATIONAL.—Mr Lather Davies, of Builth Wells, attended the Sunday-school an- niversary at Howey on Sunday last and recited "The Widow's Bible" and the "The Road to Heaven." Mr Davies hopes to com- pete at the National Eisteddfod this year. THE CONDITION OF WYE SALMON.—During the la lew days several dead salmon have been seen in the River Wye. It is supposed that the low condition of the water is respon- sible for their deatb. PERSONAL.—The Rev. A George, late curate of CrickariDrn, is about publishing a book of poems. Mr George is a poet of great ability, and has successfully competed at many eisteddcdfan. Among poems to be published is the prize poem at the Llacelwedd eisteddfod in connection with the Llanelwedd pageant. MRS J. P. PUGH AND HEAD MILLINER, of Crystal House, have just returned with a grand and choice collection of Millinery, Costumes, Robes, etc., for the present season. DRESSMAKING.—Messrs J. P. Pugh and Co. have ju-t secured the services of a first-class and most capable first band dressmaker, together with a reliable staff of hands. We feel sure that their many patrons will appreciate their efforts by placing their orders early, as all will be executed in rotation. THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.—Mr Yenables Llewelyn, who was one of the principal sup- perL- of the show, has promised to give £6 in special prizes to the forthcoming agricultural exhibition, and has also subscribed X5 towards the funds of the society. It is expected that many more gentlemen will follow his good example. The committee have been fortunate in securing Mr D F H Williams, J.P., as their president his keen interest in agriculture and in the town of Builth is well known to those residing in the locality. AT PHILADELPHIA.—The numerous friends of Mr H G Stokes, at Builth Wells, will learn with pleasure that he has secured a position with the leading photographers in Philadelphia, the firm of Guii Pimsh. Their studio is one of the best known in the States, and many notable people have been photographed there, including Long- fellow, the poet, Lord Kelvin, Lord Herschell, Lord Hawke, Sir Wm Ramsey, and the Pre- sidents of the U.S.A. for the last 50 years. A MOTHER'S CARE. One mother whose family were taking part in the greatest gathering of children ever known in Mid-Wales, at Gwernyfed last week, realising the danger of her children getting astray, had the five tied together and afterwards fastened them to herself JAMES VAUGHAN MEMORIAL CHURI N HALL. I —The contractor. Mr S Bufton, Penybont, Hundred House, has commenced building this hali, and the local farmers have already con- veyed a large quantity of material. The whole work will be completed in good time. To ENCOURAGE SCHOOL CHILDREN.—It will be remembered that sometime ago Mrs Venables Llewelyn introduced a scheme, which was cor- cliaily supported by the Radnorshire Education Committer, encouraging the children attending the elementary schools of that county to pay attention to their teeth. This week Mrs 1 Vecahles Llewelyn has awarded a large number of prizes in the county, consisting of nice hair brushes, combs and tooth brushes. CHURCH LADS' BRIGADE.-On Sunday morn- ing last there was a Church parade- for past and presets members of the Builth branch of the C-ore,i Lads' Brigade, St Mary's Boy Scouts, and the members of Mr Sydney Phillips' Bible Class and there wa a fine tnus cr of about eighty strong. On the previous Friday there bad been a special parade, when the company marched through some parts of the town and cut iuto the country on the Lianganten road. The meeting place oq Sunday morning was the Church Hail, and aii were under the command of the acting oaptiin, the Rev Owen Evans and Lieutenant A. Bowen Hamar. The march to St M" ry's Chnrch was by way of Church street, the Strand, Board street, and High street. The service w?.s nicely intoned by the Rev T. Owen Evans and the vioar, the Rev H A Crcsbie, preached. The marob to and from Church was enlivened by the Bugle Band, which plyed attractive music, and was watched by a large number of people. The smart appearance of the lads was generally I y admitted and all who saw them acknowledged that they were weil trained aDo. that the time and labour given iu connection with the move- ment had not bef>a bestowed in vain. Genera! credit was due to Sergt-Instractor Whislay, j Lieutenant A B jwce Hamer, and so the acting captain for the attention which they are paying j to the boys of the town. The company is now I nearly at full strength and most of tbf boya j hope Co he able to attend camp this year. SCOUTS AT SIGNALLING.—There was a large number of visitors and others wetching the Builth Wells Company of B P. Scouts parading on the Builth Wells Gro Green on Tuesday t-veumg. TLso Scouts wore their new uniform ) e nd looked very smart indeed. They were j out for FigTip'li-.ig practice and appeared to be very VC&H np in this art, and their manipula- < ticn reflected great credit upon their in- j etructor, Mr C R Wearn. } BOWLING.Bowling has now been started ar: che Cnoket Field bowling green and some very interesting games have already been played.

Musical Successes. At an examination held in Brecon on Monday by the London College of Music, Mr G. D. Rawle, Mus. Bc., London, being the examiner, the following candidates were successfulMary Lloyo, Rhayader, 1st class intermediate section and May Morris, Talybont-on-Usk, honours intermediate (pupils of Mr W H Webb, Brecon; Irene M. Jones, Eileen Parry and Eric B. Binyon, of Llandrindod, 1st class passes in elementary pianoforte playing (pupils of Mrs Morgan, West Dene School, Llandrindod Wells) Gladys Tatchell, Ystradgynlais, intermediate oass and Eleanor Lewis, Ystradgynlais, senior pass (pupils of Mr T. G. Samuel, Ystradgynlais). The arrangements were carried out by Mr W. H. Webb, the local representative of the college,

ABERCRAVE. UNIONIST MEETING,—A very well-attendee open-air meeting was held on Wednesday even- ing last week near the Abercrave Council School, whe Mr Ivan E. Davies (of the Nstional Unionist Association) and Mr A. J. Hutson (of the South Wales Tariff Reform Federation) gave excellent addresses on the Welsh Church Bill, Home Rule Bill, and Tariff Reform, which were much ap- preciated by the audience. LIBERAL MEETING.—On Thursday evening au open-air Liberal meeting was held near the Council School, when Mr Lawrence Firth, Lon- don, delivered an address on Current Politics, The speaker was continually heckled by the Labour element present. MINING APPOINTMENT.—Mr Josiah Thomas, M.E., Neath, a native of Aberdare, and until recently holding an important appointment under the Government at Bengal, India, has been appointed manager of the International Colliery, Abercrave, as successor to Mr John Daniel, M.E., deceased. GWERNYEED FETE.—Close on 200 children from Abercrave attended the monster Sunday Schools gathering at the beautiful park of Gwernyfed on Wednesday last w.eek, and the youngsters enjoyed the hospitality extended to them by Captain A. Glen Kidston. The party marched from St. David's Church to the station beaded by a large banner, with the name of the Church inscribed on it, and they also wore medals. SPECIAL SERVICES AT ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, -On Sunday special services were held in con- nection with St. David's Church, and proved most successful. The sacred edifice was crowded during the day and powerful sermons were de- livered by the Rev. D. Ogwen Davies, vicar of Cray, who officiated. Since the opening of St. David's Church about twelve months ago the congregation has nearly doubled, and everything augurs well for the future. The Rev. J. G. Hughes, B.A., curate-in-charge, together with the Church wardens, Mr C. F. Gilbertson, J,P,, and Aid- M. W. Morgan, J.P., are doing splen- did work; and the choir, under the leadership of Mr David Jones, are to be highly compli. mented on the good part they take in the services, CONGRATULATIONS. Congratulations to the Rev. Lewis Jones, Tynycoed, on being appointed the vice chairman of the Welsh Congregational Union at Swansea last week. SUCCESSFUL CHAIR EISTEDDFOD. The Carmel C.M. annual Chair Eisteddfod was held in a spacious marquee on Saturday in brilliant weather, and proved very successful. The president was Ald. M W Morgan, J.P., and the adjudicators were :—Music, Messrs E T Davies, F.R.C.O., Merthyr, and J Gabriel, F.T.S.C., Argoed literature, Rev. Ben Davies, Panteg, Ystalyfera ambulance, Dr. T E Richards, Abercrave mining, Messrs D J Davies, M.E., and Thomas Jones, M.E., Abercrave. The secretarial duties were ably performed by Mr T J Davies, Maesyderi. List of awards :—Violin solo, W A Rees, Ystalyfera. Pianoforte solo, Annie Beatrice Williams, Llansamlet. Chil- dren's recitation, 1 May Davies, Pontardawe 2 divided between Olwen Thomas and Trevor James, Penrhos. Boys' solo, Phillip Davies, Ystalyfera. Girls' solo, Ethel Jones, Onllwyn. Stanza, T T Mathias, Cwmtwrch. Tenor solo, Ben Davies, Skewen, Neath, Soprano solo, 1 Maggie Davies, Llanelly 2 Madame Richards, Bircbgrove. Telyneg, W Alfa Richards, Pontardawe. Baritone solo, 1 Gwilym Jones, Ystradgynlais 2 David Jones, leader of St. David's Church Choir, Abercrave. Recitation, open, John Roberts, Glanamman. Chair poem, Rev. Llynfi Davies, M.A., Swansea. Contralto solo, Madame Esther Cooper Jones, Gwaun-cae- gurwen (double National winner). Ambulance competitiom, 1 Cwmamman, Aberdare; 2 Cwm- twrch 3 Pontardawe 4 Onllwyn. Children's choir, 1 Briton Ferry, 76 marks 2 Birchgrove, 73 3 Pontardawe, 69. Mixea voice choirs, 1 Tabernacle, Ystradgynlais, 92 2 Clydach, 89 3 Abercrave, 83; 4 Alltwen, 80. Male voice choirs, 1 Pontardawe, 92 2 Ystalyfera, 89 3 Siloh, Landore, 86 4 Ystradgynlais, 82. Glee, Tawe Minstrels, Abercrave (the only com- petitors). In the evening a competitive concert was held under the presidency of Mr Rees Davies, J.P., Cefn y-Meusydd, when the follow- ing awards were made :—Champion solo for females, 1 Miss Gwladys Arthur, Newbridge, Monmouth 2 divided between Miss Lizzie Williams, Swansea, and Madame Esther Cooper Jones, Gwaun-cae-gur\ven. Champion solo for males, Mr Gwilym Jones, Ystradgynlais. Cham- pion Welsh recitation, Mr John Roberts, Glanamman.

TALGARTH. WHIST DRIVE ASH SUPPER.-On Thursday last, a select party of the friends of Mr Lew Evans (lato of the Asylum Stafi, who has recently resigned his position there, and is shortly leaving for America) were entertained in his honour to a Whist Drive and Supper at "Neuadd Felan", Talgarth, Miss Ethel Williams making an admir- able hostess. A most enjoyable evening was spent and all present,at the conclusion of the function, wished Mr Evans God-speed in bis journey, and much prosperity in his new sphere of life.

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS. LONGEVITY.-MisH Phillip Jones New WTell, who is one of the oldest inhabitants in the Builth Upper District, celebr. trd her ninety- fourth birthday on Sunday week. She i? remark- sbly bright and active despite her advanced y-ars. OTTER VERSUS CRANE,—An incident of rare occurrence happened litre one nigh; last week. An oiter, which mast have been hard Dressed with hunger, 18 reported to havr- been seen kil.ing a crane on the River Irl'on in the vicinity cf the village. The violent flapping of the victim wings against the water in its attempt either to escape from the clutches of the foe, or in secure supremacy in the contest, was vvrneysed by one of the villagers and its plaintive cries were hears by others who were slightly alarmed by so uncsaal ana weird a sound. MARGARET JONES'S CHARITY.—At a meeiiug of the Trustees of Margaret Jones's Charity, it was resolved that the school attendance prizes this year sLioald he as follow :—5s. special, 2i. 6d. first prize, 2s. 2nd prize, and Is 6d. 3rd. The auaj at the disposal of the trustees was .Ell 5s. and was allocated as tollowtj:— £ 5 2. 6d. to Garth School, 8s. to Llwyn Madoc School, 7s. to Llanwrtyd Wells Council School, £ 4 18s. tc Llangammarch Wells Council School. Balanco doe to treasurer 9 6r3. The Rector distributed the moneys to the eligible participants of the first three schools on Tuesday (15th inst.) and the dis- tribution to the Llangammarch children takes place to-day (Thursday). CHURCH PARADE.—The Territorials and Boy Scouts will "form up" at Aberceiros on Sunday evening next, and march to the Parish Church, where a special sermon will be preached by the rector.

I CHANGE THE GARDENER. [" -==:¡;X¿E!'S\ .1 Joir. J >LL :—Whafc's the use of planting those seeds in that rockery? They'll never grow! Yon must try this other ground. ASQUITH :—I can't help it. This is my ø.. If you want 'em there, you must give Bonar Law the job. That's his ground. I

CWMDU. GWERNYFED TREAT.—The Parish Church Sun- day-school, numbering 56, in charge of the Rev. R Lewis Morgan, rector, and Mr R Evans, super- intendent, attended the Gwernyfed Sunday-school gathering. The journey was made via Talybont, and two large waggons were kindly lent by Mr P Francis, Ty Llys farm, and Mr W Pritchard, Llwnfen farm, whilst four strong horses were supplied by Mr Ben Watkins, Llangattock. Other conveyances were lent by the Rector, Mr J Hamer, Blaencwm Farm, and Mr Tom Jones, Pencaecrwn. The event created a good deal of excitement, particularly among the juvenile mem- bers, many of whom had not previously experi- enced a ride in a train. All had a good time, but rain fell heavily on the return journey from Talybont. In spite of the soaking many got, the 5 mile waggon journey was enlivened by singing and all safely returned happy and gay. On arrival at the village three rousing cheers were given for Capt. Glen Kidston and "He's a jolly good fellow" and the National Anthem terminated a memorable outing. BURIAL.-At the Parish Churchyard on Friday last, the rector officiating, the burial took place of Elsie Jane Woodford, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Woodford of Cwmrhos. The funeral was confined to members of the family. Mr J. Worthing was the undertaker. V.A.D.—On Saturday last the Voluntary Aid Detachment met at Glanyrafon and were enter- tained to tea by Mrs Ourteiss, who is gradually recovering from her recent accident. Then followed searching questions and various ambulance tests j by Nurse Marland, of Abergavenny. Later the competition for the silver cup awarded by the Hon Mrs Devereux was discussed and the follow- ing nurses were selected to represent the No 2 division :—Mrs R Evans, School House; Miss A G Morgan, Rectory; Mrs J 0 Evans, Tretower; Miss C Somerset, Mrs Jones and Miss Gertie Thomas, Crickbowell. We are glad to notice that our parish is represented because both competitors already hold three certificates in Ambulance and Home Nursing and we should be delighted to see the cup coming this way. PARISH COUNCIL. -The quarterly meeting of the Parish Council was held at the School on Monday evening last. This meeting is generally the worst in the year for attendance, probably due to the hay harvest. Mr Josiah Phillips, D.C., presided and there were also present Major the Hon. W. Bailey ( C.C,, Mr John Thomas (Noyadd), and the Clerk (Mr W. Powell). From correspondence re the rent charged the Council by the School Managers for the use of a room, it appeared that the Council in past years paid Cl per annum for light, cleaning and fire. This was considered too much and an appeal against this amount has been successful, the amount now beingreduced to "light" only. The Clerk pointed out that in future, accord- ing to the ruling of the District Auditor, his salary would be paid from the overseers' account and not by the Parish Council. The Chairman, in reply to an inquiry, stated that this would not affect the rates. In submitting the accounts and receipts for the quarter, the Clerk mentioned that a few Telephone Deficiency Guarantors had not yet paid their subscriptions for the past year. The Chairman drew attention to the continued absence of some of the members, and it was decided to warn one member that his seat would be declared vacant should he absent himself at the next meet- ing.

SENNY BRIDGE. ACCIDENT.—A youth named Leighton, aged 16 years, met with an accident here on Tuesday whilst engaged in timber hauling, He was at. tended to by Dr W R Jones and afterwards conveyed to the Brecon Infirmary, where he lies suffering from a compound fracture of a leg, and is under the care of Dr. Rees and the s*:aff. Yesterday (Wednesday) he was progressing as well as could be expected.

CRICKHOWELL. CRICKET.—Crickhowell Club paid a visit to Abergavenny Asylum on Saturday last, losing their match by 145 runs to 47. For the visitors the top scores were W. Morgan, 10 not out, and J. Powell 11. OUTIN(i.-The St. Edmund's Church Sunday School Teachers and children attended the gather ing at Gwernyfed last week. They proceeded to Gilwern and back by a "Special Train," consisting of a Traction Engine and three large trucks sup. plied by Mr W V. Jones. Excellent seating accommadation was provided in the trucks, and this part of the outing was thoroughly enjoyed. The children had a good time at Gwernyfed, thanks to the hospitality of Captain and Mrs Glen Kidston. HOUSE BREAKING.—On Sunday last the residence cf Mr Gordon WillisytiM, at Glanusk Park Farm, broken into by some person at present otikuown. Ah far as enn be ascer- tained, nothing waa stolen. A seedy looking individual with no hat on, and wearing an overcoat, was observed moving away from the premises late in the evening, and it is thought that be was the person who broke in, but was disturbed iu his intentions,

BEULAH. RELIGIOUS.—Rev. Mr Evam, late pastor of the Ceop.H Congregational Chapel, Anglesey, who is oo a visit to the neighbourhood, preached ;,t the Congregational Chapel on Sunday morning L.Et, and at Oiewydd Chape), Garth, iu the evening. The services at E^lwys-Oen-Duw were taken by the chaplain to the Lord Bishop of St. David's. SCHOLARSHIP.—Miss Edith Smitb, Tyllwyd, who is engaged as uncertificated assistant mistress at the Llanafatifawr School, been awarded a scholarship of £ 3 tenable at the Aberystwyth Summer School for vacation courses The co n'se will last from July 28th to August 23rd and Miss Smith, we understand, will avail herself of the instruction given in kindergarten and needlework.

G.F.S. Festival at Glasbury. The annual festival of the Glasbury Branch of the Girls' Friendly Society was held on Tneaday at Glasbury. Some 140 members accepted the invitation, and such a large number proves that it was a popular fixture. Many years bad elapsed since the festival was held at Glasbury, aud Mrs deWTinton invited the members to see the gardens, and Captain deWintou granted the committee the use of the Assembly Rooms. Service was held at All Saints' at 2 30 the church was full. The members bad practised the music of the festival service, aud Mrs Hubert Griffith kindly presided at the organ, and* played in masterly fashion a triumphal march at the end. All the large company then marched to the Castle Gardens, headed by the banner of the branch. There is no doubt the fact that these gardens were thrown open was a great attraction, and delighted all the guests. The associates present were Mrs Probert, Mrs James, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Crichton, Mrs Garnons- Williams, Mrs Evan Powell, Mrs Griffith, Mrs Gethin Griffith, Mrs Christy, Mrs W Crichton and Mrs Mortimer Baylis, and the clergy attending were the Rev W. Probert, Canon Griffith, Rev W. E. T. Morgan, Rev R. James, Rev W. Thomas and Rev L. Phillips. At 4 a sumptuous tea, provided by Mrs Jonep, the Villa, was served, and presents of fruit were generously sent by some of the associates. After tea the following ladies went on the phitform:—Mrs Garuons Williams (to preside), Mrs Crichton (the retiring branch sec.), Mrs Probert (the new branch secretary), and Miss Turner, who gave a most excellent and practical address. This lady has worked for many years among girls in the East End of London, is an attractive speaker, and one could toll from the earnest attention of her audience that they followed every word. Th en Mrs Crichton presented the awards and it is some years since so many were claimed. Next followed the result of the Diocesan Guide Book Competition for which Mrs Crichton gave a special prize for the Glasbury branch, which ¡ includes 1G parishes. Out of 140 members: she regretted to find so small a proportion as 18 only entered. The fortunate winner of a beautiful bible was Miss James, Newchurch I Rectory. A vote of thanks to Mrs Mortimer Baylis for making the necessary arrangements for the Festival having been accorded, the company dispersed for half-an-hour, spending the time in the garden at Parcgwyn. Meanwhile the tables were removed and then the following programme commenced I Duett, piano and violoncello, Mrs Hubert Griffith and Miss Dorothy Griffith baro dances; I song, Miss Stella Griffith musical chairs; waltz cello solo, Miss Dorothy Griffith lancers; recitation, Miss Winifred Thomas," Curfew shall not ring tonight"; veleta; Sir Roger de Coverlay "God Save the King." I y I Miss Lewis, Brook House, presided at the I piano, not only for the above programme, but also played bright selections during the tea. It seemed in every way to be an enjoyable day, greatly aided by the beautiful weather.

LLANELLY HILL. I SCHOOL TREAT.—On Monday last tbc- annual children's tea was held in connection with In Ber rsheba Baptist Sunday-school. There was a goodly number present. Mrs P Dav c S, Misses L Jaroe?, E Jenkins, M Paddle, T Ciare, A Davies, J Powell, and M J Yates presided at the tables. After tea, instead of havi>.g the usual entertainment, the ps-rty retired to a field lent by Mr D Miles, for games.

Brynmawr Landlord and his Guest Alfred Parry, of the New Inn, Brynmawr. was summoned at the Police Court on Monday for exposing liquor and beer for sale during prohibited hours, and also refusing to admit P.C. Thomas whilst in the execution of his duty on May 31 whilst Albert Winterson, collier, Orchard street, Brynmawr, was summoned for being on the premises during prohibited hours. P.C. Jones said that about 11-35 p.m. he heard P C. Thomas knocking at the door. Wit- ness climbed the wall, which was about 5ft. high, and got to the back premises. Piesently the back door opened, and Winterson rushed out, Parry after him. Parry wa: very drunk, and fell in the yard. P.C. Thomas corroborated. Defendant said his wife went out ehoppiop, .and took a psr;- of the doer knob with her so that she coald enter. It was impossible to open the door with oat this. Witness asked Winterson, who was a great friend of his, to supper. It was nntrue witness was drunk. Winterson said be was part tenant of the garden. He corroborated Parry as to what oconrred. The Bench fined Parry 40s on the charge of exposing for salf, en i she proeeontion there- upon withdrew the second case. Winterson was fined 10-i and costs.

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ilV.&' BRYNMAWR COLLIER AND HIS WIFE. John Morgan, collier, working at Ebbw Vale, living at Clarence Street, Brynmawr, was sum- moned at the Brynmawr Police Court by his wife Margaret, for desertion. Mr Thomas Hughes, Ebbw Vale, was for the wife, and Mr F. P. Charles, Merthyr, defended. Complainant said she was married at Llanelly (Brecon) on September 30th, 1911, and a child was born on May 26th, 1912. In June, 1912, whilst they were living at her mother's house her hus- band left her, denying the paternity of the child, born in wedlock. He was the father of the child. The Bench granted a separation, and made a maintenance order of 15s. a week.

204th Year of the Office. S 8 t SUN FIRE OFFICE. FOUNDED 1710. The Oldest Insurance Office in the World. L Insurances effected on the following risks:- FIRE DAMAGE. Resultant Loss of Rent and Profits. Employers' Liability and Personal Accident. Workmen's Sickness and Disease. Compensation, Fidelity Guarantee, including Accidents to Burglary, Domestic Servants, Plate Glass. LOCAL AGENTS. BRECON Mi. DAVID POWELL PRELIMINARY NOTICE. A GAR DEN FETE on behalf of the NATIONAL SERVICE LEAGUE, to which all are invited, will be held at GLANUSK PARK, CRICKHOWELL, by kind permission of Colonel the Lord Glanusk, C.B., D.S.O., and Liady Glanusk, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20th. MILITARY BAND. DANCING ON THE GREEN, &c. Please make a NOTE of the Date. -_n_ BARGOED" GOAL THE MOST LASTING COAL IS "WELSH." THE BEST WELSH COAL IS "BARGOED." The only place obtainable in Brecon is at THE Breeonshire Coal & Lime CO. It is sold at all the Company's Retail Depots. Truck Loads (4 to 10 tons) may be had at any Station in Wales at Factors' prices. f" Nothing Succeeds j t like j NITRATE of SODJL L t 1 in giving increased crops. I Without it you cannot get full I value out of your farm. I For directions as to how, when and why to I apply it, write to I THE CHILEAN NITRATE COMMITTEE, E Friars House, New Broad Street, London, E.C.

U-- MARKETS GUIDE. j Trade and Prices, [I i HAY General, Thursday,—Theie was large market; supplies and prices good, la per lb., 13 per Is, cbiok?nK 5s to 5* per couple, ducks 4s 6d to 5s 61 per conp'Sf fowls 4s 9d to 5? 3 i per couple, goslings 2s t0 2s Gd each, pigeons 4d to 6d, rabbits 31 BUILTH WELLS. l\Tonday.-Tbere waS B fair fcapply at Moi>day'« market and there a fair demand. The sheep trade was br>9 but the demand for entile wos not as great at some of our previous markets. Fat la £ °^ sold at 9d per lb, and nmall Welsh hmbs 03 f from 8s to 18s. aach. There were but a bullocks on offer and the following prices W* made: yearling bollocks from £ 8 to £ 10 li year oid from £ 11 to £ 14, cart pigs from 3'2s each to 24s. The rate of farm diary produce were, batter lli tu Is per eggs 12 and 13 for 1, chickens 5s to 5s 63 Pet coopie. riackl-j 5 to 6J per coopio. „ I TALGARTH General, Friday.—There a small attendance, and produce wan before it could be put ou the tables. Ho%i0t could noi: get a sufficient supply and people had no chance. Prices CJtJ8e¡JCIJ\i ruled high, averaging over a lri lb. Eg £ H a and 12 for Is, batter lid and U per lb. dre-^3 fowls 5s 6d to 8*3 6i per coup! ducks 9s 6d per couple, goostberries lid per q Btrawbtrriea 4d per lb. TALGARTH FAIR, Thursday—There r; a small attend ;act; owic^ to hay harvest, prices were well maintained. Cow beef and 6d, ox beel 6id and 7d, lamb 8^d and$'• mutton 7d to 8d, veal 8 £ d aud 9i per lb, c° and calces JE12 to £ 16, yearling steers £ 8 £ 10, barrens £ 9 to j £ ll, two-year-old stee^ £ 12 to £ 14, cart pigs 18s to 22s each. 9"ot £ J pigs 12., per seck- cobs £18 £ 24, c3f horses b.t X40 to C60, pecoud? 118 to £ 30. BRECON General, Fridny.-A very gO8 supply and trade was brisk. Prices, butter per lb, eggs 10 and 11 for Is, fowls 2-. 91 eaCrg chickens 2s 6d to 2-i 9d each, ducks 6* per couple, rabbits 6d to 9J each, pes8 .1 per ib, tomatoes (home grown) 8ci pe ed gooseberries 3d per quart, black aDd r oj currants 7d to 9.i per quart, cheese 7d to per lb. g BRECON Cattle, Tuesday.-There < only a very smaJI supply of both cattle "b 1 ebeep, the tartuers being busily engaged } the hay harvest. Prices w„re, beef (a ve'g iimi'ed supply) made 7d to 8J per j", CO at 1 Ll and oaives made usual rate, store cattle, tested, lamba 81 to 9d per lb, miutoo P'-r lb, yearling sheep 31s apiece, pige, *>to1 58a fach. porkers 12s a score. f BIRMINGHAM Cattle, Tuesday.-No or sheep were offered in the market, piga obtaining fair trade although the suf ply j small—bacon pigs 13s, cutting piys 13»> sows Us 6d p r M-ore. :l HEREFORD Cattle, Wednesday.—Aga"113 short supply, but trade was fairly good. beei 7|d to Sd per lb inferior up 'ij 2 Stores were not plentiful. Teal scarce and s° p at 8d to 8d per lb in some instances. SbeeP fairly numerous, wether mutton fetching and ewe 7 £ d on a firm trade with a slig^ higher tendency. No pigs. od HEREFORD Por.ltry, WeO.celay.In the supply and larger attendance of buyers t live poultry department the demand was D°a keen, and many lots remained u.-isz)ld. Chicke 3s to 5s per couple, the best birds gaining 6^ 0 last week ducks 4s to 4s 6d. Dressed cbicke^ were more plentiful than for some. tiale, -ITIL; sold at from 4s 6d to 5s 6d, iuferi .rs still being down 6d. Dressed ducks made from 5s to a couple, an increase of 6d for good qua /a birds. Hen eg^s, a good supply, sold at 12 a .T wholesale and 11 retail butter Is 2d per retail and Is Id wholesale.

j DEYYNOGK. AGRICULTURAL SHOW. — Last week the schedule of prizes of the Agricultural which is to be held ou September Gtb, Was I. issued. The classes are qt'itfc numerous f3 last year aud substantial prizes are offered & j all sections. Intending exhibitors should Iote that entries are to be in the bands of the Secie tary, Mr W Williams, Brynoelyn, Sennybridge, by AU-gust 5tl, d SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING.—The teachers aOol scholars of Devynock Church Sunday schoO attended the Sunday School fete at Park on Wednesday, the 9th inst. The paf met at the church and marched in procession Devynock Station, where they entrained Three Cocks, I :nt was the Rev. Davies, vicar, ana r^r David Thomas, the scbo; r superintendent, who carried the school balit". The various classes were iu charge of tbel respective teachers, and included scholars fro01 the age of 5 up to over 70 years of age. e MINISTERIAL —On Sunday last, in the abReOc j of the Vicar, who is away from home, the James Williams, curate of Llaudebie, both at the morning and evening services at Parish Church. DAILY SKETCH COMPETITION. Four scholars from Devynock School competed fo,r the prizes offered in the .¡ Daily Sketch National Scholarship Competition last mo°. I and although they were unsuccessful in carryi0^ off any of the money prizes, yet one of the has been awarded by the Editor with a some certificate as an appreciation of blt excellent work. The name of the boy who reo ceived the c-rtincatei- Master Morgan Pritchard, of Abersenny-ucba Farm. i INTOXICANTS AT THE SHOW. An Oppone0" oi It aouds a. letter to che Edlt( Gc:q'¡aiuilJu ,¡j\(; thd Commiteü of'P, Agr1' coH¡jnd Show b'ive again decided to aHo intoxicants on the sbow yard, ucSwitlHtao^'V* tbafc they \• t ro pec-irioued aos 5o do so. is Bui, cecKSs-ary to publish the letter in detail « it traverses old ground.

Marriage Presentation at Builth- The members of Wesley Church. Builth We Ho- met on Tuesday evening and presented Mr Frv,116 L Morris, of Morris p,1'd Son, High street, with 11 beautiful marble clock, on which is inscribed) "Preaented to Mr Frank Lanwa: ne Morris bY the members and friends of Wealey Chnrch 011 tbe oceasion of his marriage, Jane 4th, 1913." -the Rev G A Wooding, in making the pre' seatation, oh-erved that Mr Morns had acted with ability in various capacities in connection with the chapel, and had rendered most valuabl0 I service. They extended to Mia ilorris a very hearty welcome, aud it was their svocere hope I that Mr Morris might be long spared to carry on the good work he had so splendidly begun. Mr S H Jones aDd Mr John Duggtwi also mflde congratulatory speeches.. congratulatory speeches. Mr Morris, in the course of his reply, said all he h?d done had been for love of the cause.

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Reconstitution of Breconshire Insurance Committee. The first meeting or the rev/ Breeonshire Insurance Column* ee w?s held yesterday (Wednesday), but the proceedings were of a private character, the committee not yet being folly constituted. The following persons have been selected as members :—To represent in. sured persons in pursuance cf section 59 (2) (a)—Mrs C M Owen, Arfryn, Cradoc road, Brecon Mrs Alice Weaver Price. North House, Brecon Messrs W H Bevan, Gower House, Bulwark, Brecon N Cootes, 30, Orchard street, B:-econ A J Corbett. Council Schools, Llan. faes, Brecon; Rees Evans, Llanhenog, Llan- I •wrtvd Wells Arthur John Glover, 38, Free street, Brecon 7 J John, 14 King Edward I street, Brynmawr; David George Jones. 4, Lower Bailey street, Brynmawr; Henry D Jones, 31, Street, Brecon T Jones, Handel House, Somerset street, Brynmawr; David John Lewis, 168, King street, Brynmawr Robert Lewis, 24, Newgate street, Llanfaes, Brecon; D Morgan, 1, Oriel terrace, Talgarth; John Powell, Pantycorred Mills, near Brecon Williara Price, 14, Orchard street, Brecon; John Pritcfcard. Weston House, Talgarth T Richards, Victoria House, Clydach, Brecon- shire William Robert Rossiter. 35, Alma street, I Brynmawr; W T Walters, Ystradgynlais; George "Williams, Bridgend House, Abercrave, Swansea Valley William Williams, Foresters' I Hall, West End, Builth Wells William Williams. Cwrtllwyfen. Llanfillo, near Brecon. To repre«enfc the medical practitioners—Dr. G P Francis, Brecon, and Dr. Albert E Jones, CrickhoweH. To represent the Welsh Insur- ance Commissioners—Mrs Bridge, Brecon Miss G E F Morgan, Brecon Lord Glanusk j Dr, W Black Jrves Llangammarch. and Mr F L j Stanton, Brecon. The persons to represent the County Council J will be elected at the meeting of that body to j be held next Friday week (July 25th). I