The Brecon County Times Neath Gazette and General Advertiser for the Counties of Brecon Carmarthen Radnor Monmouth Glamorgan Cardigan Montgomery Hereford

PENYCAE. REGISTRATION-, -The lists of voters will be published on the church and chapel doors to-morrow (Friday, August 1st). Unionists in this district who are occupiers (whether as tenants, lodgers, or by service) should at once make it their business to ascertain if their names are included. If not they should write without delay to Mr W. M. Watkins, Penycae Inn, Penycae.

BRECON COUNTY SCHOOL. Old Girls' Association Meeting On Saturday last the members of the Old Girls' Association in connection with the above- named school held their annual picnic in Llwyn- cyntefin woods, Sennybridge, which the Rev. A. Garnons-Williams, with his usual kindness, placed at their disposal. The weather was ideal, which no doubt accounted mainly for the large and representative gathering. Members from the Brecon and Talgarth districts arrived by the midday train at Devynock station, where they were soon joined by others from Devy- nock, Sennybridge, and the locality. All then proceeded to Llwyncyntefin woods, where the first part of the afternoon was spent in a pleasant ramble along the banks of the River Usk. Some interesting competitions followed, and in spite of the heat were patronised with great zest. At three o'clock tea was served 1. nder the trees by Messrs Johnson and Co., who undertook the catering. Tea over, com- petitions and races were resumed. The latter were specially amusing, and served to show that the athletic spirit, which has always been such an important feature in the life of the school, is well maintained among the old girls. After a short but pleasing address by the Headmistress (Miss Davies), prizes were distributed by the president of the association (Miss Magdalene Price) to the following successful competitors —Miss Jennie Price, B.A., Miss Henrietta Thomas, Miss Winifred Thomas, Miss Mary Evans and Miss Ithel Gane. Cheers were given for the President of the Association, the Headmistress, and the Association itself, while the singing of ''Auld Lang Syne" brought to an end a most enjoyable meeting. The fine day, together with the excellent arrangements which (thanks to the energy of the President and various other officials) had been made to enter- tain the visitors, all combined to make this, the first picnic in the district, one of the most successful meetings held since the formation of the Association. Next year the Association intends visiting Crickhowell.

CEFN COED APPOINTMENT.—At the meeting of Brecon- abire County Council on Friday the Rev. John Davies was appointed a governor of tbe Vaynor Intermediate School district, in place of Col. J J Jones, who has declined to act. REGISTRATION.—The lists of voters will be published on the church and chapel doors to-morrow (Friday, August 1st). Unionists in this district who are occupiers (whether as tenants, lodgers, or by service) should at once make it their business to asoertain if their names are included. If not they should write without delay to Mr Tudor Davies, 32, High at, Cefn Coed. C.N.A.B.—The company of the Church Girls' Nursing and Ambulance Brigade (in uniform), with Capt. Nurse Scott in command, visited Brecon on Thursday last, and viewed the British Red Clbss Nurses' competition for the cup given by the Hon. Mrs Deverenx, which was won by a detachment from Talybout. Afterwards an enjoyable time was spent boat- ing on Newton Pool. CRICKET.-The annual match between Cefn and the Llanfaes Brigade, Brecon, will take place on Saturday, at Brecon. The Cefn players, who, owing to not possessing a ground, are scattered amongst the local teams, always join together for this fixture and outing, and a pleasant game is anticipated. R.A.O.B. SPORTs.-On Monday next (Bank Holiday) a good attendance, weather per. mitting, is expected at the Athletic Sports to be held under the auspices of the R.A.O.B. at the Gwynne's Field. The 80 yards handicap raoe for parishioners over 45 will no donbt oause much interest, and generally the sports are being eagerly looked forward to. The Brecon and Merthyr Railway are issuing cheap tickets. CAMP.—On Saturday last the G" Company, Brecknockshire Territorials, left for Haver. fordwest for their annual training, and the band (which is the battalion band) played stirringly on the march to the station. Lieut. E H Musgrave was in command. HIGH STREET.—Much active work is now going on at Lower High Street in the altera- tion of the footway and pavement in prepara- tion for the work of laying the tramrails for the electric cars. It is interesting and some- what amusing to watob the youngsters, who usually swam in that vicinity, render assist- ance, useful and otherwise, to the workmen. BRIDGE APPROACH IMPROVEMENT. To the Breconshire County Council on Friday it was reported that, on being approached by Lord Glanusk, Messrs Crawshay Bros., Cyfarthfa, kindly presented the necessary land to enable the Council approach, the Council to pay any lethal expenses to carry out improvements to the Cefn bridge incurred. The tender of Mr W G Bond, at l:150 7s lid, the lowest received, had been accepted, and the work would be immediately commenced.

Llangammarch Wells Silvery Wedding Celebration. LARGE GATHERING—COSTLY PRES- ENTS. Last Friday will be remembered for very many years to come by the parishioners of Llangammarch and the inhabitants of the contiguous districts, inasmuch as it was a red letter day in the life of the popular and widely respected rector and his wife (Rev J. C. and Mrs Evans)-the celebration of the twenty- fifth anniversary of their 'wedding. To com- memorate the event Mr and Mrs Evan* lied invited the parishioners aud several others outside the parish to a sumptuous tea at the Church Institute, and so many accepted that the village presented a scene of unwonted bustle and animation. Congratulations were showered upon the host and hostess, and the wish was unanimous that they be spared to see a recurrence of that day's observance in the celebration of their golden wedding at Llan- gammarch Wells. The company sat down to tea about four o'clock, the tables being presided over by the followingMrs (Dr.) Morgan (Llanwrtyd Wells), Mrs Jones (Cwmbryn House), Miss Evans (Cwm br., n House). Mrs Arthur (Station House), Mrs Wooding (Plas newydd), Mrs Jones (Irfon View), Mrs Bowen (Aberceiros), Mrs Phillips(Church Hill House), Mrs Evans (Station House, Garth), Miss Price (Garth Shop), Mrs Ball (Gwarallt), and Mrs Joseph (Penygraig); ably assisted by Miss Williams (Lianwrtyd), Miss Esmonde White (Llanwrtyd), Miss Wallace (Llanwrtyd), Mrs Waters (Maesderwen), Miss Morris (Garth Schoolbouse), Mrs Edward- (Aberceiros Cottage), Mrs Morris (Bridge Cottage), Mrs Richards (Police Station), Miss Bessie Thomas, Mrs Thomas (Rose Cottage), Miss Popple (The Bungalow), Miss Jeunie Bowen, and Mr Alfred Jones (Llandebie). Tea over, the gathering was pbotograped by Mr Abery, Builth Wells, in front of the Insti- tute, and subsequently all re-assembled in the building when Mr T. Bowen, Aberceiros (senior churchwarden) referred in felicitous terms to the great pleasure it gave him to be present on so auspicious an occasion, and asked Mr and Mrs Evans to kindly accept the following presents subscribed for by the parishioners as a token of their appreciation and regard for them both, and especially for their good work and faithfulness in both Church and parochial work To Mrs Evans-Silver cake stand (three tiers), silver clock, pair of silver candlesticks and a massive silver fruit stand. To Mr Evans-The followiog volumes "Sacrament of the Altar (Newbolt), Ascent of Man" (Drummond), "Parables of Jesus" (Cosmo and Lang), 11 Darkness and Dawn (Farrar), Prayer Book Dictionary (Hartford and Morley Stephenson), Dictionary of the Bible," "Moral Discipline in the Christian Church (Henley Henson), and "Glory after the Passion (by Stone). Other presents included the following Silver pot-pourri box, from Lady Wilson pair of silver candlesticks, Col. H. R. Holden silver timepiece, Llanwrtyd friends; cake dish, Mrs Evans' sister and brother-in-law case of silver spoons and tongs, Mr and Mrs David John, Llanelly. The remarks of Mr Bowen were endorsed by Mr D. 1. Davies, Malvern House, his fellow warden, who observed that although the presen. tation fund was originally intended to be confined to Churchpeople, so many local Nonconformists had come forward most anxious to subscribe, that it was ultimately decided to allow any parishioner anxious to contribute to do so. The trophies on the table, continued the speaker, were manifest and ample testimony to the high esteem and affectionate regard in which the worthy recipients were both held in the neighbourhood. Good feelings existed locally between Church people and Noncon- formists, and he was glad to see so many Nonconformists present that afternoon. He hoped that Mr and Mrs Evans would long be spared to carry on the good work they were doing ia the parish, and trusted that it would fall to the lot of the Spa to witness their golden wedding. Mr Evans, upon rising to address the audience, was greeted with loud applause. He wished to thank all for their presence that afternoon, and Mrs Evans and himself desired to express their profound gratitude for the beautiful and costly gifts they bad been made the recipients of. When they travelled through Llangammarch twenty-five years ago, it never dawned upon him that he and his good wife would celebrate their silver wedding at the foot of the Eppynt mountains. Their stay at Llangammarch bad been but five years, a period far too short (he thought) for them to think of making a presentation. They (the parishioners) had, however, thought it expedient to do so, and he once more thanked them from the bottom of his heart for the kind feelings which had taken such a tangible form. Until last Sunday the presentation had been kept secret from him and Mrs Evans, but the promoters, thinking they might like to specify the form the gifts should take, very kindly and wisely consulted them. He was pleased to tell them that their twenty.five years of married life had been an unbroken period of bliss, and the present occasion marked their fourth presenta- tion. He felt deeply grateful to Lady Wilson, Col. Holden and the Llanwrtyd friends for their tangible expressions of goodwill. He hoped the books would deeply impress his mind and prove of invaluable help for him to impress their minds from the pulpit and elsewhere. In con- clusion he thanked them one and all for all they had so spontaneously done for them. The presents were afterwards inspected by the audience, after which all repaired to the Recreation Ground where juvenile sports were held and balloons, sky rockets, etc., let off. Appended are the results of the SDorts ■— Scouts' race.-I and 2 divided between Ivor Thomas and Brenig Davies, 3 Llewelyn Phillips. Girls' race.—1 Myfanwy Hughes, 2 and 3 divided between Irene Evans and May Herbert. Girls' race.-I May Herbert, 2 Susannah Jones, :3 Norah Evans. Boys' race.-I D J Jones, 2 Ivor Thomas 3 Brenig Davies. Girls' race.—Katie Bloawen Jtfnes, 2 and 3 Bernice Thomas and Eluned Price. The singing of the National Anthem and dis- tribution of buns, etc to the children brought a most happy dav to a close.

L Tbe King has been pleased to approve of the appointment of Major-general Sir F Lloyd, K.C.B., C.V.O., D S.O., now commanding the Wflsh Division Territorial Force, to be general offioer commanding the London District from September 3rd, 1913. I

I Cricket Fixtures. I I BRECON SPORTS CLUB. Aug. 2. Abercynou H'me. 4. Gorst-iuou H'me. 16. (Jrickbowell H'me. GWERXYFED PARK. Aug. 2. Treburfydd H'me. 5. Dowlais H'me. „ 9. Topsley H'me. HAY. Aug. 6. Nantyglo H'me. 12. Garnons Away. GILWERN. Aug. 2. Abergavenny Asylum Away BRYNMAWR. Aug. 2. West Monmouth H'me. 2. Ebbw Vale 2ad XI Away. 6. Hills Plymnath H'me. „ 9. Crickhowell Away, BUILTH. Aug. 2. Welsbpool H'me. 5. Dilwyn and Brynamel H'me. „8&9. B'oonshire v. M'tgomerysbire H'me. „ 15. Knighton H'me. LLANFAES BRIGADE. Aug. 4, DowlaiB H'me.

Brecon County Times v. Brecon and Radnor Express. A match between teams representing the staffs of the above newspapers was played on Saturday on the Sports Club ground in ideal weather, and au enjoyable game resulted in a win for the Express" men by 88 runs. I Soores:- BRECON AND RADNOR BXPRESS. C J Morgan, b Bufton 33 W Evans, c Hollyburst, b Bufton 24 T Rhys Jones, b Evans 2 G Price, c Evans, b Hollyhurst 28 F Poole, b Bufton 14 S Monks, b Evans 27 H Codd, b Shattock 22 H Matthews, b Thomas 1 B Preece, b Thomas 13 E Hawkes, not oat 1 ) J Hill, b Thomas 0 ¡' Extras 5 170 I COUNTY TIMES. S Hollyhurst, b Evans ••• 12 P H Evans, b Monks oo. 8 { G Jones, b Monks 2 C Jenkins, b Monks 8 W J G Wotton, run out 0 W Sbattock, b Evans 10 F C Thomas, c G Prioe, b Evans 7 J Rees, b Poole 0 R Bofton, c Evans, b Matthews 12 G Smith, b Hawkes ••• 5 W Hill, not out 12 Extras 6 82 Sketty Y. Builth Wells. Played at Sketty on Saturday and resulted [ in a draw. Score l' SKETTY. G Slingsby, c Williams, b Evans 11 P G Davies, c Jones, b Webster 53 G Jones, b Evans 3 W Davies, c and b Webster 54 H Sweet, b Webster 0 L P Godfrey, o Jones, b Evans 5 Dr E Morgan, c Shelton, b Evans 48 T J Randell, c Williams, b Webster 6 Fred Beer, c Webster, b Evans 7 F Evans, not oot oo. 9 W F Tbomas, c Webster, b Evans 4 I Extras 10 Total -209 BUILTH WELLS. R J Owen, c W Davies, b H Sweet 43 W Shelton, c Slingsby, b Sweet 21 Harvey Williams, o Jones, b Dr Morgan 12 A R Evans, c P (I Davies, b Sweet 9 D F Williams, not out 43 Webster, not out 43 Extras 2 Total (five wickets) 173 Usk Valley Y. Oxford University Authentics. Played at Crickhowell on Friday and Satur- day, the looal team losing by an innings and 101 rous. Scorea:- OXFORD UNIVERSITY AUTHENTICS. F H Collins, lbw, b W E Peel 33 E F Herring, ron oot 7 G R R Colman, o Partridge, b Marsham 18 J L Carr, c Bates, b Rees 50 R C Burton, c Marsham, b Rees 18 G F Crawford, c Waldock, b A E Davies 65 0 B Graham, c Bates, b Peel 69 E H Campbell, b Rees 27 A C Williamson, b Rees 46 D Ritobie, b Peel 2 R S M White, not oat 0 Extras 4 Total .319 USK VALLEY. 1st innings. 2nd innings. E Waldock, c White, b Craw- ford 17 c and b Burton 4 Capt. Partridge, c Ritchie, b Graham 0 b Crawford 22 Dr Tresawna, c Carr, b c Williamson, b Burton 5 Crawford o C H B Marsham, c Craw- c Williamson, b ford, b Burton 1 Crawford 37 W E Peel, b Graham 3 b F H Collins.. 34 J V Rees, lbw, b Graham ..22 c Herring, b Ritchie 4 R B Sparrow, c Colman, b c White, b Graham 1 Crawford 10 Col. Cuthbertson, lbw, b Graham 0 b Ritchie 11 Rev H J Bates, not out 9 c Campbell, b Graham 19 Col. Parkinson, c White, b c F H Collins, b Crawford 0 Colman fj A E Davies, c Graham, b Crawford t. 0 not out 2 Extras "#i g Extras 5 Total ..64 Total ..154 Usk Valley Y. Abergavenny. Usk Valley won a two days' match with Mr Graham's XI at Abergavenny, the margin of vic- tory being four wickets. Scores:- MR. GRAHAM'S XI. 1st innings. 2nd innings. Capt. Howard, c Marsham b c Partridge, b Peel 2 Rees Capt. the Hon. H Petrie, run out fj8 b Marsham 4 Capt. Campbell, b Peel S c Tatham, b Marsham H Moore, c Sparrow, b Marsham 4 b Rees 44 Capt. David, run out I, b Rees 48 Capt. G Stephens, bMarsham IS b Rees 5 H P Hinde, b Peel 4 b Rees 14 Col. Cuthbertson, c sub., b Peel 0 b Peel 25 C Vivyan, b Peel ..11 r Bates, b Peel 4 H Owen, not out 9 st Bates, b Peel 5 Woodeson. b Marsham 10 not out I) Extras 9 Extras 16 Total ] G] Total ..221 USK VALLEY. E Waldock, b Woodeson ..2fi not out 09 Capt. Partridge, b Howard 12 c Hinde, b Campbell 18 WE Peel, run out I(" c Owen, b Howard *2 Dr Tresawna, b Campbell S; c Woodeson, b Howard 1 C H B Marsham, c and b c Vivyan, b Campbell 0 Petrie 2 > .1 J Moore-Gwyn, b Camp- bell ..11 lbw, bCampbell li J V Rees, b Howard ..24 c Howard, b Cuthbertson I., Dr A L Tatham, c Stephens, b Howard 2 not out 5 Capt. R B Sparrow, b Howard 2 Rev H J Bates, not out ..32 Col. Parkinson. e Moore, b Howard oo 0 Extras ..1:3 Extras Total Total (6) lo9

I Talgarth Asylum Y. Crickhowell. Played on Saturday on the new pitch at the Asylum, cue of the best in the ooonty, thanks to the tboughtfulneBB of Dr R Pugh and the careful soperinteodence of Charge Attendant Creesay. The home team won easily, Dr Pagb, Hughes and Bob Price playing well for them. Scoree:— TALGARTH. Bob Price, b Morgan 38 Dr Pagh, b Evans 22 F Moses, b Morgan 9 J Tobin, a Christopher, b Morgan 0 L Shelton, b Morgan 6 S Hughes, not out 44 B French, c D Williams, b G Williams 0 Dr Drnmmond, 0 Morgan, b D Williams 5 F G Howis, b D Willi-i ms 13 C Barnett, not oat 9 Extras 9 Total for s' wick s 155 W Thorp rfid not bat. CBICKHOWELL. A C Morgan, 0 Dr Pn^h, b Price 0 R Evans, b Price 0 G Christopher, b Price 0 G Williams, b Price 12 G F Loam, b Price 10 Donald Williams, b Sbelton 29 A J Thomas, b Price 0 W Townsend, run out 5 J Phillips, c Hughes, b Price 0 J R Jones, not out 5 J Tonge, c Tobin, b Price 0 Extras 19 Total 80 Gwernyfed Y. Whitney-on-Wye. A very keen game between the above cloba was played on Saturday at Gwernyfed, and after an exciting finish, ended in a draw, the visitors requiring 11 runs to win with one wicket in band when time was called. Scores GWERNYFED. W Parsons, b Packbam 13 J R Powell, b Parry 9 W Morgan, b Packbam 0 F J Thomas, c Burt, b Perry 25 J Gunter, c Mitobell, b Jaunoey 15 J French, 0 Taylor, b Burt 0 J Ampblett, c Taylor, b Paokham 14 E A Monns, c Taylor, b Bort 1 T Drew, b Perry 5 J Hobday, not out 2 W Jenkins, c Jauncey, b Perry 5 Extras 0 Total 89 WHITNEY. j W Packman, b Drew 9 J Taylor, c Parsons, b Thomas 21 | E Burt, c Manns, b Thomas 20 S Evans, b Drew 0 W Perry, 0 Munns, b Thomas 3 H Evans, Dot oat 9 A Mitchell, b Thomas 0 S Jauncey, c Amphlett, b Drew 0 E Guest, c Gunter, b Drew 11 H Crump, c Ampblett, b Parsons 0 W Walters, not out 1 Extras 6 Total for 9 wickets 79 Hay y. Kington. | Played at Hay on Saturday last. Scores HAY. R F Garnons-Williams, c Dyke, b Squire 37 Rev G H Powell, c Price, b Clark 55 ¡ A C Samson, c Swindells, b Squire 26 T Phillips, c Walton, b Price 4 W Delahay, c Dyke, b Clark 13 L Pikes, b Clark 0 I Col R D Garnons-Williams, b Squire 0 Dr T E Hincks, not out 3 A J deWinton, not out 2 v Extras 7 147 P Scourfield and W Parry Jones did not bat. KINGTON. G F Chambers, st Powell, b Samson 2 H S Clark, c Parry Jones, b Samson 1 T Price, c Phillips, b Samson 0 J R Swindells, c Powell, b Samson 28 A Squire, b Samson 6 T Edwards, lbw, b Pikes 2 G H Walton, not out 0 E T Lloyd, c Powell, b Samson 0 T A Dyke, not out 6 I Extras 3 t 48 C Caunt ard B Padmore did not bat. Builth Wells Wednesdays y Llandrindod. This return match was played at Builth Wells on the Srird inst., and won easily by the home team. S ores :— LLANDRINDOD, F ShiJlam, ct Harper, b Pritchard 0 H Val ban, b Jones 5 G Swettenham, b Pritchard 1 D G Burford, b Pritchard 4) G Piggot, b Pritchard 4 H Crabtree, b Jones 6 W P Jones, b Pritchard 7 Shipley, ct Webster, b Jones 4 E Evans, b Churchill 1 J Gardener, b Jones 0 C Owen, not out 0 Extras 4 32 BUILTH WELLS WEDNESDAYS. Webster, lbw, b Piggot 13 T Evans, b W P Jones 3 J H Churchill, b Jones 16 C Pritchard, lbw, b Shillam 22 R Jones, b Jones 17 J Stevens, c Vaugban, b Jones 9 J D Harper, c and b Jones .0 J Jones, c Jones, b Crabtree 0 C James, not out 5 George Thomas, b Jones 0 J H Williams, b Evans I Extras 8 94

Colwyn Rural Council and Roadmen's Wages. I Mr Wm. Jones presided over the quarterly meeting of the Colwyn Rural Council, held on Monday at Builth Wells. Mr W Prothero, referring to the application of the roadmen of the Colwyn division for an increase of wages, said he was sorry to see such a poor attendance, as the question had been ad- journed with the object of having a better atten- dance. He paid his own.workmen better wages than the roadmen were getting, and he thought the application was a reasonable one. 15/- per week was below the average rate of wages paid in this country. He paid the men working for him now 3/6 per day, and had been doing so for many years, and he moved that the roadmen's wages should be increased from 216 to 3/. per I day. The Clerk (Mr R J Owen), informed Mr T Davies that ten men signed the petition for an I increase. Replying also to Mr Davies, the Surveyor said the men's hours were from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., I (Saturdays, 4 p.m.), with an hour for dinner. Those hours bad not always been kept, but if the Council granted an increase of wages he should expect more work done. I Mr Prothero agreed to alter his resolution so I as to provide that the question shall be re- considered at the end of September. Mr T Davies then seconded it and it was carried. Mr T. Davies reported that at a meet- ing of tbe Radnorshire Roads and Bridges Com- ing of the Radnorshire Roads and Bridges Com- mittee, it.-bad been decided not to make the ¡ grant of £:O towa. ds a new bridge at Llanbadarn- y-garreg.

Boughrood Flower Show. Bougbrood Flower Show was held on Satur- day last at Bougbrood Castle, and was W¡¡ attended. Tbis year's president was the tiuu. R C Devereax Mr Grew, of Boagbrood Castle Gardens, was treasurer, and Mr H P Evans, Bougbrood station, as usual, made a splendid secretary. The show proved a "rest success, and the judges, Mr E Haylow, of Caer-Beris, Builth, and Mr McKinnon, spoke very highly of the exhibits. Among those present were Lady Glanusk, MrR Gwynne Holford, the Hon. and Mrs Frederick Morgao, Hon. R C Devereux, Mr and Mrs Christy, Mr and Mrs Mavrojani, Mr aad Mrs Crichton, Rev. nod Mrs Jackson Taylor, Mrs Fielding, Mr Latbham, Mr and Mrs Alwynne Mason, Mr and Mrs Mortimer-Baylis, Captaio aud Mrs it-Winton, Mrs Crichton, Mrs j Gr»j stone, Rev. anil Mrs Probert, Rev. and Mrs David Morgan, Llanstephan Lt. Col. Stnart Morgan, Mr Edward Butler, Colonel and 31re Money, Mrs Ballard, Rev. H V Grismoude Phillipps, k-c. Following is a list ot the awards:— FLOWERS. Collection of six distinct varieties-1. Mrs Gittoes, Pistyll, Booghrood 2, Mrs Seal, Llanstephan. Geraniums-I, not awarded; 2, Mrs Powell, Glasbory Farm, Glasbury. Annuals-I, Mra Gittoes. Geranium grown in in d ow-1, not awarded; 2, Mrs Powell, Glasbury Farm; 3, Mrs Hamer, Village Farm, Boughrood. Hanging Plants-I, Edwin Lewis, Boat Inn, Booghrood: 2, Mrs Herring, New Inn, Llan- defalle; 3, David Pritchard. Any other window plant-I, Mrs Herring; 2, Mrs Tom Jones, Tredegar row, Llysweu. Collection of sweet peas-I, Mrs Powell, Glasbary Farm: 2, John Watkins, Rose Cot. tage, Llyswen; 3, Mark Guntrip, Bougbrood. Roses—Mrs Gittoes, Pistyll Farm. Collection of Dablias-I, A H Holder, Whit- lands, Bougbrood. FRUIT. Dessert .Apples—1, not awarded; 2. Mrs Guntrip, Bougbrood. Cooking Apples-I, Mrs Price, Glanwye, Booghrood; 2, Miss Tamer, Pentresollars: 3, Mrs Gantrip, Boagbrood. Green Gooseberries-I, Mrs Lewis, The Lane, Boagbrood; 2, Mrs Tamer, Pentre- sollars, Bronllys; 3, H G Thomas, Brook road, Glasbury. Red Gooseberries-I, Miss Turner, Pentre- sollars, Bronllys; 2, H G Thomas, Brook road, Glasbury; 3, M Jones,. blacksmith's shop, Pontybat. Black Cnrrants-I, Miss Turner, Pentre. sollars; 2, Mrs Lewis, The Lane, Boughrood. Colleotion of Fruit-1, Mrs Powell, Glasbary Farm. VEGETABLES. Round Potatoes-1, A H Holder, Whitlands, Bronllys. Kidney Posatoes-l, Mrs Vanghan, Bronllys; 2, Mrs Herring, New Inn, Llandefalie; 3, Edwin Lewis, Boat Inn. Cabbage—1, Edwin Lewis; 2, D Pritchard; 3, John Watkins, Rose Cottage. Broad Beans-I, Mrs Jones, New house, Boughrood; 2, Mr Jones, blacksmith's shop, Pontybat; 3, John Watkins, Rose Cottage. Peas-I, Mr Jones, blacksmith's sbopi Pontybat; 2, Mrs Woods, Dderw, Llyswen; 3, Jobu Watkins, Rose Cottage. Onions, autumn sown-1, Mrs Jones, Ponty. bat; 2, Mr Steadman, Police-station, Glasbury. Onions (spring sowo)-I, H Bryant; 2, Mrs Vaughan, Bronllys; 3, Mr Jones, Pontybat. Eacbalots-l, Edwin Lewie; 2, A G Thomas; 3, Mr Steadman. Carrots—1. Mr Jones, Pontybat; 2, Mrs Vanghan, Bronllys Castle. Turnips- 1, John Watkins; 2. William Vaagban, Bronllys Cottage. PatsDips-I, William Vaagban, Bronllys Cottage; 2, Mr Jones, Pontybat; 3, Mr Stead- man. Beetroot 1, William Vaughan; 2, John Watkins; 8, James Hayder. Vegetable Marrow—1, John Watkins; 2, Mrs Powell, Glssbary Farm; 8, William Vaagban. Lettuce 1, Miss Turner; 2, William Vaughan; 3, William Pagh, Llyswen. Garden Herbs—1, Miss Turner; 2, Mrs Herring; b.c., John Watkins. Leeks—1, William Vanghan; 2, John Wat. kins; 8, Mr Jones, Pontybat. Colleotion of Vegetables-I, John Watkins. MISCELLANEOUS COMPETITIONS. Hand made Socks-Miss Dora Broomfield, Llangoed; 2, 0 N Jones, Post-office, Llyswen, Stookings-I, Miss Dora Broomfield; 2, Mra McMail, Llyswen- Honey—1, Mr Berkeley, Llanstephan House; 2, H G Thomas. Wild Flowers, children under 14—1, Eric Davies, Slwch, Bronllys; 2, Dorothy Jones, Tredegar row: b.c., Daisy Pattersou, Crossing, Boughrood. Home-made Loaf—1, Mrs Herring, Llande- falle; 2, Mrs Evaca, Llanerchoodllan Wells; 3, Mrs Jones, New House, Bougbrood. Batter-I, Mrs Jones, Pontywal; 2, Mrs Herring; 3, Mrs Powell, Glasbury Farm; b.c., Mrs Davies, Penrbiwlodd, Glabbary. Boiled Potatoes—1, Mrs Woods, Dderw. White Eggs-I, Mrs Lucas, Snnnybank, Boughrood 2, Mra Herring, Llandefalie. Tinted Eggs-I. Mrs Lucas, Sunny Bank, Boughrood; 2, James Hayder, Velinewydd; 3, Miss Torner. Dressed Cbickens-l, Miss Turner; 2, Mrs Jones, New House, Boughrood. Dressed Ducklings 1, Mrs Herring 2. Catherine Evans, Llanercbcoedllan Wells. Hand-made Work (school girls nnder 14)- 1, Rachel Prosser, Llandefalie; 2, Florrie Herring; 3, Edith Hayder, Llandefalie school. Free- band Drawing (school boys under 14)- 1, Lloyd Rees, Llandefalie school; 2, Freddie Price, Llandefalie sobool; 3, Oswyn Herring, Llandefalle; h.c., W McMail. Fancy Work—1, Miss Maisie GittoeF,, Pistyll Farm; 3, Miss Gwennie Price; h.c., Miss Sibyl Price. Gentleman's Garden-I, Rev. Hubert G Griffiths; 2, J H Skyrme, Veliuwydd Hall; 3, Alwynne Mason, Glankerwye. Group of Plants and Flowers for Gentle. man's Garden-No awards. Cottager's Garden—No awards. Decoration for Dining table—1, Miss Francis, Boagbrood Rectory; 2, Mrs Gittoes, Pistvll Farm. ATHLETIC SPORTS. Long Jnmp, over 14-1, S Dvies, The YineB. Llyswen; 2, T G Bracegirdle, Tal. gartb; 3, Mr Jones, The Ion, Erwood. Ditto, under 14—1, Eric Davies: 2, John Lewis, Cornhill: 8, Ivor Price, Llandefalie Common. High Jump, over 14-1, S Davies; 2 and 3 divided between T G Braoegirdle and M Jones, Erwood Ion. Ditto, noder 14-1, Eric Davies. Swleb, Bronllys, 2, John Liewia, Cornhill- t 3 Ivor Prioe. Race for men over 40 years—1, J H Skyrme, Veleneroydd Hall; 2, John Price, Dany Park Llandefalie. TiltiDg the Bucket-I and 2 divided between Charles Wbittall and friend. Glasbarv. and John Pugb and friend, Glasbory. One Mile Raoe—1, C Wbittall, Glasbury; 2, F Jones, Erwood Ion; 3, Raymond Jones, Wernyswm; 4, S Williams. Pony Raoe-l, J Evans, Pontrewen 2, Albert Williams, Talgarth; 3, W Evans, LlaD- ercbcoedllan-Wells. Trotting Match-I, Bert Evans, Pentrewea 2, S Williams, Penisaf plwy; S Pric-. Tyr. porker.

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Builth and District Notes. [BY "CYMBO."] The sudden and unexpected death of Mr Mark Lloyd has removed one of our most popular townsmen. His business capacity and perseverance enabled him to build up a "largs business as a wool stapler, and now the firm oi Mark Lloyd and Sons is well known to wooi merchants all over England and Wales. Not. only have we lost a popular townsman an(i smart business man, but one kind-hearted an-A generous to all around him in need. and u ,u whose works of charity were done in that quiet way which prevents the right hand knowing- what the left is doing. Mr Lloyd will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends 10 Builth Wells and the surrounding district. The people of Builth will offer their hearty congratulations to Mrs Telfer Smith and -If! Reginald J. Owen on their appointment a- governors of the Builth Wells County Schoo All who know with what success Mrs Telfer Smith transacts the business of the Buittn Wells Cottage Hospital, in her capacity oi secretary .are confident that she will do much good work on tne governing body, and her appoint- ) ment is a popular one. Again, no one who knows anything about education in Builth will fail to appreciate the appointment of M- Reginald J. Owen, as it places in harness a person of great ability, aud one with extensive knowledge in educational matters. No one has a higher claim to such an office than Mr Reginald Owen, whose late father was one of the prime movers in the erection of Builth School, i predict that he will prove a valuable asset to the Builth Governing Body. Mr and Mrs Inglis, Glanwye, with their usuai generosity, have again this year entertained the past and present scholars of Llandewi'r-cwir School and friends at Glanwye. An annusi treat of this kind may not appear a great th to the outsider, but to those directly concerned it is a great thing, as it encourages the teacber" in their arduous work, and it is eagerly looked forward to by the children, who would be verv disappointed if it fell through. The interesr taken by private individuals in a school like this adds to its success by encouraging tt. Co children to attend regularly; and thus the children are benefited and a better grant earned. In many places the hay harvest is now ove- and the farmer is in the proud position having conveyed to shelter a heavy crop f well-barvested hay. The prospects of tbe oorr crop are not yet very bright, and it is feared that the grain will ripen before it has bad tin: to grow a reasonable length and properly fit out. The farmers were late in setting their corn, as the wet spring prevented them goiDi: on the land until late on in the season and in many cases it was the beginning of June bef:), E the oats and barley were sown. Therefore u get a satisfactory crop of grain it should not be ripe till the middle of September. On souie farms the straw is not over six inches high a present, and it is predicted that the crops )n these cases will not exceed ten inches in beigi t when fully matured. When engaged in farr. ing I remember cutting a field of oats whit <> yielded a splendid crop of grain, but the stre w was only fourteen inches long, and to reap it, was necessary to take bold of the beads in one hand and cut with the other. Visitors are beginning to arrive in the toT n in large numbers, and by next Saturday it expected every boarding house will be taxed (j its utmost capacity. There is at present a record number in the town and conversation with South Wales visitors suggests that Buillti Wells may look for a record season, providius the weather proves suitable. Visitors will be better catered for this year in the way of amusements than for some years past. There will be the horse races and the agriculture show, and the committee of the cricket cluti have arranged several excellent matches in August. The cinematograph displays at tne Assembly Room will fill in the evenings. The great event of next week will be the children's sports and tea in aid of the Bui tn Cottage Hospital. The chief promoter, Mrs A Davies, is leaving nothing undone that is likelv to bring success, and she will receive the heariy support of numerous admirers of the Cotts/e Hospital. b The new Vicar of Alltmawr, the Rev. W. E. Jones, during the time he was Vicar of Celha. near Lampeter, restored the Parish Church and infused a good deal of new life into Church work in the parish, and left the Church in a far better state than be found it. This past activity in parish work goes to prove that be is a act- able person to hold the living of Alltmawr. vacated by the Rev. David Owen, the --]Farmerq I Friend." The responsibilities of rural parishes are increasing. The future of the Church and the welfare of the nation depend to a great extent on the way in which those responsibilities are met. Fortunately they are being manfully accepted and provided for in this part of Wa5eti- It is remarkable how willingly the farmers this year have come forward to assist the Biltb Wells Agricultural Show, and now its sacce«s is practically certain, and it should have a lou" lease of prosperous life. This year's presid-rn is Captain Glen Kidston, and to secure Caption Kidston's help alone is a guarantee of snccrc When some of the farmers asked Mr R. Price to take up the matter of reviving the iid show they could have little thought tha' H would be done in such an admirable way an I III such a short time. Mr Price, as we all kunv, is a practical man, and one who not only ha" .he interest of the town and district at heart, br is always ready to lead the way. It is a pity that there is no proper mai place at Builth for those who bring poultry tni farm produce into the town, so that they dispose of their goods without going from door to door. It would also be a great convenieroe to the visitors. It is very hard on the farmer?' wives to have to trudge the streets to sell tbeir produce, and it is a great nuisance to the boardU ing house keepers to have to answer sometimer as many m a dozen vendors at the door an hour. A dozen or more of the Builth Wells Naturalists' Society travelled to Brecon on Saturday and were shown round the Priory Church by Miss G. E. F. Morgan, who t'dd them the bisiory of the old church. The pi-ty were greatly impressed with the volaul,- of knowledge that Miss Morgan possesses and lit readiness and ability to transfer it to ot? • v The Brecon visit is one of the most impo- ,z in the annals of the local society, and gratitude to Miss Morgan is great.

Economy Not Barbarism. The Brecon County Times' goes ever Welshmen go, and that is all the world over and we are constantly being reminded of the fact by interesting communications. Tne latest shows that away in Africa a contempor- ary has been trying to pull our leg." Says tbe People's Weekly of Bloemfontein iMav I 31st, 1913):- 3 I Barbarism still lurks in remote part of Wales if one may trust to the following sjv- ¡ tiRment from the Brecon County Times Wanted Two GeneraJ Servants; Good Beds, Good Sta.blin.-Appiy, &c." It did not occur to our contemporary coat the advertiser was a smart individual WHO managed to seenre a notice of bis lun I: she same small-priced advertisement in which Lie announced his want of two servants bot -non was the oase.