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

BEULAH. WEDDING. A very pretty wedding was Solemnised in the Coogrfgaticcrsi Chapel on Sept. 24th, the contracting parties being Mr John Bowen, Llwyrowilym Hcase, Llacwrtyd Wells, and Miss Katie Thomas, eldest daughter of Mr Isaac Tbornas, Caerau. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D A Griffith, Troedr- biwdalar (pastor). The bride, who was charm- ingly ettired. was given away by her father. The parties were conveyed to the chapel in two motor-cars which were artistically deco- rated witL white ribbon and flowers, After the ceremony the bride snd bivdegroom motored to Garth, from whence they left by train for Ten by, where the honeymoon is beicg spent.

TRALLONG. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—ON Thursday last thanksgiving services for the harvest were held, aad well attended, in the Parish Church, which had been nicely decorated for the day by Miss Williams, Mrs Walton, Mrs Miles, and Miss M. Davies a good supply of flowers, fruit, anc vegetables for the purpose having been sent from the gardens of Penpont and Abercamlais, aDd of corn from Gelynos. The Rev. John Williams, vicar, read the service, and the Revs. JL E. Evans. Garthbrengy, ana J. G. Hughes, Abercrave, preached very useful and practical sermons which were listened to with rapt attention and were evidently highly appreciated by the bearers. Mr Waltoc, with his usual ability, conducted the singiug. ana the whole congregation heartily joined in K. During the interval between the services the clergy, through the kindness of and Ilr a-, d Mrs Davies, were hospitably entertained at Gelynos.

LLANGYNIDR. A LONDON TRip.-A party of twenty-two, taking advantage of a trip from Abergavenny, net forth last Friday evening for London. Brakes took them to and b:ought them back no: Abergavenny. They were under the guidance of Mr Watkins, Beaufort Arms, and were met in London by his cousin. Divided into two groups under these capable leaders, who know London well, they saw all the sights," and enjoyed themseives thoroughly. One of them left his overcoat behind as a tribute to the skill of the London thief. So successful ■was this outing that arrangements are already being proposed for a similar trip next year. Mr Keg. Williams, Pwll Court, acted as treasurer.

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Penderyn Petty Sessions. CEFN COED. Thursday.—Before Messrs David Evans (Chairman),J. Price, J. Harpur, J. Matthews, T. Jones, and R. Vaughan. HIRWAIN NEIGHBOURS AT VARIANCE. Ellen Ann James, 4,Pandy cattages, Hirwain, charged Rachel Richards, her next door neigh. bour, under the County Bye Laws, with using threatening and abusive language. The magis- trates thought both parties were to blame, and bound them over for six months, defendant to pay costs. DRUNKENNESS. Jenkin Price, for being drunk and disorderly at Hirwain, was fined 10s and costs. There were previous covictions. P.C. Price gave evidence, Edwin Morgan, Penllwyneinon Farm, Ystrad- fellte, farm bailiff, was similarly charged. P.C. 0 R Jones, proved the case. Fined 5s and costs. Wm Hopkins, farm servant, was charged with been drunk on licensed premises, The Rising Sun Inn. P.S. Davies said the landlord turned defendant away as he was drunk. Fined 5s and costs. A COMPREHENSIVE THREAT. Thomas Davies, Labourer, Ystradfellte, for using abusive language was fined 5s and costs. P.C. Jones stated Davies threatened to kill any man near him. THEFT AT PONSTICILL. Wm Jones, of no fixed abode, was charged by John Parker. 4 The Huts, Ponsticill, with stealing 2 watches, 2 silver chains, 2 gold rings and a mackintosh, valued at JE8. Defendant was brought up in the charge of two warders from XJsk Prison, where he is serving a sentence of 6 months for larceny. Mrs Parker stated that defendant stayed with them one night, the 21st August. The following day she had to go to Dowlais to do some shopping. Upon her return she went into the bedroom and missed the articles mentioned. Two day after P.C. Richards showed her a watch and chain which she indentified as her husbands property. Evidence was also given to show that defendant had obtained money on certain of the articles at Dowiais. P.C. Richards recovered the articles pledged. Defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one month's imprisonment to be served at the expiration of his present punish- ment. FAMILY "DIFFERENCE" AT CEFN. Jenkin Rees Thomas was summoned by Dd Francis, 49 Field Street, Cefn, his father-in- law, for damage to his window on the 22nd September. Complainant gave evidence and stated defendant bad parted from his wife, and since had been annoying him. The window panes had been kicked through. A fine of 10s and costs (or 14 days) was imposed and the amount of the damage, 3s, was also ordered to be paid. Defendant went to prison. There was another case against Thomas for persistent cruelty to hie wife, but this was adjourned for a month,

LLOWES. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The harvest thanks- giving services were held at Llowes Parish Church in the afternoon and evening. The Church bad been very beautifully decorated by the ladies of the parish. The preacher in the afternoon was the vicar of Ltanbedr Painacastle and in the evening the Rev Saunders Jones, vicar of St Davids Church, Llanfaes, Brecon The 1st lesson was read at evensong by the Vicar of Lianbedr, and the 2nd by Canon Griffiths of Clyro. The Rev LI Jones intoned the service. The singing was beautiful, reflect- ing the greatest credit on trainer and choir. The anthem ''Give Thanks Unto the Lord" was sung most effectively. Mr C G Portman presided at the organ. The collections were on behalf of the Infirmary and Hospital. Tea was dispensed between the services by the ladies of the parish.

GWMDU. A.O.F.—A special meeting of Court St. Michael," was held at the Schoolroom recently, when three schemes dealing with the contri. butions of State and voluntary members were submitted by the Hereford district for consider- ation, and Mr R Evans, who presided, explained each scheme. It was decided to adopt Scheme 3, which permits members to make their usual contributions to include the State 4d, or to pay the 4d in addition. A graduated scheme of extra benefits for new State and voluntary members was also adopted. PERSONAL. Miss Florrie Herbert, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Herbert, Ivy Cottage. Tretower, recently under- went a successful operation for appendicitis at Abergavenny Hospital. Miss Herbert was formerly an assistant mistress at the National School, and up to the time of her illness was in charge of Messrs Johnson's branch shop at Brecon.

CYNGHORDY. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The harvest thanks- giving services at Cynghordy, were held last Thursday afternoon and evening. The Church was tastefully decorated by Miss Whitehead, Glanbrane, and Mrs A Thomas, Penybont, And •■■Icqaent scmocs were delivered by the Rev. Edmund OweD, Llandovery, to crowded and appreciative congregations. BRICK WORKS.—The Cynghordy Brick Works were closed last week and a great nnmber of men are thrown out of employment.

LLANELLY HILL. CONCERT.—On Monday last an excellent per- formance of the Martyrs (Maunder) was given by the Clydach Male Voice Party, under the able leadership of Mr Edgar Gunter, L.T.S.C., at Beersheba Baptist Chapel. Mr C H Wise presided. The characters of the work were represented by the following :— Lycon (baritone), Mr R Davies, Beaufort Phias, his young son (tenor), Mr W Weaver, Clydach Thais, a heathen philosopher (tenor), Mr D James, Beaufort. The different choruses were given with good attack and precision. The artistes, who are old favourites in the district, gave an excellent account of themselves. The pianofor'e accompaniments were in the capable hands of Mr Dan Pierce. Before the principal work a short miscellaneous programme was given by Miss May Richards, Mr W Weaver, Mr R Davies, Mr D James and the party.

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Breconshire Stock Sales. LLANDDEW COURT. On Wednesday last week Messrs. Miller, Powell & Co. (F.A.I.) conducted a sale at Llan- ddew Court, comprising 20 Shire horses, 52 Shorthorn cattle and milking oows, 384 sheep, &c., the property of Mr Wm Jones, who is leaving the district. This was one of the most successful sales held in the county, and the prices obtained probably made a record for horses and sheep. Mr Jones has been a very successful breeder of Kerry and Radnor sheep for 25 years, and in the last few years has gained numerous prizes with his horses. The day was fine and the attendance was very large, including people from Glamorganshire, Herefordshire and Radnorshire, as well as all parts of Breconshire. The sheep, which were in the pink of condition, fetched remarkably high prices, the Kerry ewes averaging 53s. each, yearling tbeaves made up to 63s., yearling rams 16, and 30 ram lambs averaged 93 7s. 6d. Prior to selling the horses there was a parade of the shires and seldom has such an exhibit been seen at a dispfenisbing sale of one farm. When the animals entered the ring the efforts of the vendor to secure the best blood were undoubtedly rewarded. The shire mare "Blawhop Rachel," famous as a breeding mare, was knocked down at 100 guineas to Mr Overton, Tregarth, Gower, amid much ap- plause from the crowd. After a very keen competition between Mr John Smith, Green- way, and Mr Thomas, Port Talbot, the latter secured her filly foal at 56 guineas. The shire mare Brown" was knocked down to Mr W S Miller at 50 guineas, and Mr Lewis, Tre- dustan Hall, secured her filly foal at 24 guineas. A horse foal out of Stout was knocked down to Mr Price, Llwynfilly, for 28 guineas, and a yearling filly out of the same mare was secured by Mr Roger Price, Pencelly Castle, for 27 guineas. A filly foal out of "Blackbird" was knocked down to Mr Griffiths, Neuadd, Tre byrfed, at 18 guineas, and a two-year-old filly was secured by Mr Jones, Cwmcamlais, at 40 guineas. The cows, which bad been bred especially for milking, being chiefly of the shorthorn breed, sold well, several making X20 and one cow and calf t24 10s. Among the principal buyers of sheep were Mr Trew, Brecon, Mr Clifford, Brecon, Mr Lewis, Tredustan Hall, Sennybridge, Mr J W Jones, Sheepbouse, and Mr Williams, Plascelyn. Mr and Mrs Jones entertained the company to luncheon and tea. CEFNUCHAF FARM. On Thursday last week Messrs Milieu Powell & Co. conducted a dispersal sale at Cefnuchaf Farm, near Pentrefelin, for Mr John Thomas, who is retiring from farming. Mr Thomas being a well known agriculturist, and be and Mrs Thomas having resided in the dis- trict for a very long period, a large number of the farmers and others of the neighbourhood attended the sale. The sbeep wqro all young and looked remarkably well. The first pen of ewes were knocked down to Mr D T Jeffreys, Trecastle, for 46s. a piece, and the prices obtained for ewes and lambs were very satis- factory. The cattle were in prime condition and the prices realised were high. The sale of horses was one of the best held in the district for many years;, all being sold, and the cobs fetching remarkably high prices. One four- year-old realised X36 10s., and a five-year-old cob mare realised 928. Mr and Mrs Thomas entertained the com- pany to luncheon and tea. MAESYRON FARM. Messrs D. Price (F.A.I,) and Williams, auctioneers, Brecon, conducted a highly suc- cessful sale at Maesyron Farm, near Llan- gammatch Wells, on Wednesday last week, for Mr Daniel Prytherch, who is giving up farm ing. The stock offered consisted of 49 cross- Riidnor and Cheviot sheep, 29 Hereford cattle, 12 horses and ponies, &c. The ewes made from 259 to 34s, and the wethers from 18 to 269. The cattle realised good prices, making from C12 to El5 calves from £5 to X9. There was a very good attendance and a keen demand for all stock. Mr Prytherch gave a free lun- cheon to the company. LLWYNRHYDILL FARM. On Saturday Messrs Price and Williams held a sale at Llwynrhydill farm, Upper Chapel, of 500 Radnor sheep, 38 Hereford cattle, ponies, &c., the property of Mr J G Williams, who is leaving the district. There was a large attendance and there was a brisk demand for the excellent stock. The Radnor ewes made from 34s. to 40s. and the hill ewes made from 23s. to 28s.; wethers sold from 24s. to 3fis. the ewe lambs sold from 22s. to 28s. The cattle made good prices, the Hereford cows realising from £ 12 to and the calves from X4 to £ 7 10s. The mountain ponies made XO to £11. LLANFELLTA FARM. On Friday last Messrs David Price and Williams conducted a stock sale at Llanfellta farm, Buckland, near Talybont, consisting of 80 prime fat polled Angus and Shorthorn steers and heifers, 20 pedigree registered Jersey cows and heifers, and 16 Ryeland ram lambs, the property of Mr J. P. W. Gwynne Holford. The AnguR and Shorthorn cattle wer:3 a particularly fine lot and drew a large number of buyers, the fat polled Angus bullocks making from £ 18 to JE24 and the fat Shorthorn heifers from £ 16 to £20. Some very excellent Jersey cows and heifers sold at from 12 guineas to 24 guineas. The Ryeland ram lambs were an exceptionally good lot and realised from 55s. to 70s. An excellent luncheon was provided for the company. ABERCRIBAN FARM. At Abercriban farm, Ponsticill, on Tuesday Messrs Price and Williams conducted an attractive sale of 915 grand mountain sheep, 35 Hereford and cross-bred cattle, 25 cart horses, &c., the property of Mr H W Richards. There was a very large attendance, many buyers coming from Glamorgan- shire and Monmouthshire, and good prices were I realised. Mountain ewes made from 22s. to 32s. wethers from 24s. to 35s.; fat lambs from 18s. to 24s.; fat bullocks sold at from £ 16 to £ 1S and shorthorn cows and calves made from is to £ 13. Mr Richards gave the usual luncheon, which was catered for by Messrs J Williams & Co., Brecon.

LLANAFANFAWR TREAT AT BRYNWERN.—Mrs Wardell gave a fare- well treat to the children attending Llanafanfawr I day school on Tuesday September 23rd. The Sunday Schools of Llanfihangel and Llanafan were also invited. Unfortunately the weather I was unpropitious and prevented many of the youngest children taking part in the proceedings. Accompanied by the Headmaster and his wife, ¡ and the Vicar and Mrs Owen, the children assembled at Brynwern at 3 p.m. and shortly after sat down to a sumptuous tea. Afterwards games were indulged in for prizes. Following this a rummage sale was held and was very suc- cessful, a nice sum being realised towards the debt on Llanafan Church Hall. Great interest was taken in the baby show though the heavy rain prevented some of the little ones who were entered being present. After much deliberation the first prize was awarded to Harold, son of Mr and Mrs Morris, Brynwern Lodge; the second to Lizzie Mary, daughter of Mr and Mrs Davies, Church House, Llanafan. Little Mary Gwilym, who arrived late, was awarded a consolation I prize, and most certainly deserved it. At the close of the evening the vicar proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Wardell for her kindness, and this was seconded by Mr Edwards. Mrs Wardell was I assisted by her daughter, by her nieces (Misses Pryse Riee, Llwynbrain), by Misses Griffiths, í Newbridge Vicarage, and by Mrs Owen, Llanafan Vicarage. I

Christ College v. Mr. R. S. L. I Rogers' XV. j ¡ Played yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon on the College ground, resulting in a win for Mr Rogers' team (which included Bryn Lewis the famous Welsh International) by 8 points to nil,

GLASBURY. PERSONAL.—Mr Wm. Whitney, Presteigne, only son of Mr Wm. Whitney, Tyruched, Glasbury, has recently received an appointment at Port Sunlight under Lever Bros. HARVEST THANKSGIVING. -Harvest festival and missionary meeting was held at the Wesleyan chapel on Wednesday evening last. The chair was taken by Mr J Williams, of Hay. The ministers of the circuit gave addresses to a large congregation. The chapel was nicely decorated and the offertories were given to foreign missions. SUCCESS.—Miss Evangeline Lloyd, of Hampton House, in her final examination for a certificate in July at the Swansea Training College passed in all subjects, and gained distinction in English. Having also taken a two years' course of physical exercises in the College, she is now holding a cer- tificate of qualification to teach the subject, according to the requirements of the Board of Education. HARVEST FESTIVAL AT ST. PETER'S.—On Friday last the harvest thanksgiving services were held in St. Peter's church, which had been very tastefully decorated by the ladies of the parish. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated at 8-30 a.m. At even- song, at 7 p.m., the service was intoned by the vicar, the Rev H H Gibbon and the Vicar of Llan- igon read the lessons. The electric light being under repair and the water supply at the organ giving out in the middle of the service, through the long season of drought, prevented the singing being of its usual high order and the anthem had to be abandoned. The Rev W S Probert. of Talgarth, preached a most eloquent sermon. The collections were in aid of the hospitals. The organ was blown manually on Sunday and thanksgiving services were again held, the anthem "A Day in Thy Courts" by Macfarren, was beautifully rendered at the morning and evening services.

CEFN COED. WEDDING.—A wedding of much local interest took place on September 24th at St. Bartholomew's Church, Armley, Leeds, when Agnes, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Hy. Fearnley, of Armley, was married to Mr Phillip R. Pembridge, Con- fectioner, of High street, Cefn. It was a pretty wedding and a good number of friends and relatives attended. The bride was given away by her father, the bridesmaids being Miss Ada Fearnley, sister of the bride, and Miss Cissy Greensmith, a friend. The best man was a cousin of the bride. Mr Fred Routh, of Otley, Yorks, The Rev Philip Druid, the senior curate of St Bartholomew's, tied the knot. Afterwards a sumptuous repast was partaken of at the home of the bride's parents, and the customary toasts and speeches were made. Later on, a hearty send off was given to the newly united couple upon their departure for this village, where residence is taken up at No. 2, Vaughan Terrace. They have been the recipients of numerous useful and valuable presents, abundant testimony of the esteem in which they are held by their friends. (Other Cefn news on page 6).

TALYBONT-ON-USK. FoOTBALL.-Talybont Football Club again met with a reverse on Saturday last, when Dowlais C. E. M S. defeated them by one goal to nil. The home lads played a good game and were rather unlucky to lose. SUCCESS.—It was pleasing to note that the name of Idris Thomas figured among the list of prize- winners in the "County Times" colouring competi- tion. He gained a second prize. FLOWER Suow.-The Talybont and District Flower Show Committee met on Tuesday evening, when the accounts were presented and passed. There is the substantial balance in hand of XIG.

PONSTICILL. PERSONAL.—On September 21st., at an ordina- tion held by the Bishop of St. David's at St. David's Cathedral, the Rev. W. H. Harris, B.A.,B. Litt., was ordained to the diaconate. He also acted as Gospeller on that occasion, and was licensed by the Bishop to the curacy of Ystradgynials. PRESENTATION.—At the schoolroom on Wednes- day last, a meeting was held in order to present the Rev. W. H. Harris with a dressing-case and bag on his departure for Ystradgynlais. The rector (Rev. J. Davies), presided, and spoke of Mr Harris's brilliant university career, and of the excellent work he had done since he had known him. Miss Williams, Pengellifawr, with a few well-chosen words, presented the articles to Mr Harris on behalf of the parishioners of Vaynor in a very graceful manner. Mr Harris suitably responded. The following also spoke Mrs Ingram, Messrs D. Jones (churchwarden). E. Williams, L. Evans and W. Daniels. A vote of thanks was passed to those who collected the subscriptions, and to the rector for presiding.

GWENDDWR HARVEST FESTIVAL. On Monday last harvest thanksgiving services were held in the Parish Church of St. Dubricus. Corn, fruit, flowers, etc for decoration were sent from Garth, Cwmnjawr, North, Pool Hall, Maesclettwr, School House, Cwm Crickadarn, Ciliene, Upper Pentwyn, Cefn- garth, Tyrcanvas, and Church House and were most tastefully arranged by Mrs and Miss L G Williams, North, Misses S Lloyd and A Goodwin, Cwmmawr, Miss T Price, Pentwyn, Miss P Morgan, Cefngarth, Mrs Staley, Abergwenddwr Cottage, Miss Jones, Garth, Mr D Jones, Cwm, Mr T M Bevan, Church House, and Miss L A Forgan, School House. At both services (afternoon and evening) the vicar (Rev. Gordon Williams) intoned the prayers, special psalms were chanted, and the special lessons were read by Mr P G Williams. Excellent and appropriate sermons were preached by the Rev. Phillip Morgan, vicar of Llandilofan, to crowded congregations. Miss L G Williams ably presided at the organ. Tea was provided at the school between the services by Mrs Gordon Williams. Several improvements have been carried out at this church lately, viz., the nave and tower roofs have been repaired and a new weather vane affixed the exterior woodwork has been painted and the walks and fences have been trimmed, and the church and churchyard now present a most pleasing appearance. The people in this locality take an interest in their church and churchyard. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—The harvest festival was held on Tuesday in the Congregational Chapel, the special preacher being the Rev Elvet Lewis, London, who delivered able sermons afternoon and evening.

YSTRADGYNLAIS. CURATE HONOURED.—The Rev D J Teague, who has left the district after fifteen years' service as curate, to be vicar at Traianglas. was made the recipient of an illuminated address and a purse of gold at the Church Schoolroom. The presentation was made by Mr T Watkins (churchwarden) on behalf of the congregation. Mr T Morris also presented a barometer on behalf of the Oddfellow Street Church Sunday School. Mr Teague feel- ingly replied. The rector (the Rev James Jones), who presided, Mr G H Strick, J.P., Mr David Button, the Rev D J Davies (Ainon) and Mr G H Barnes spoke very highly of the good work done by Mr Teague.

CWMTAFF. THE LATE MR REES JONES.—A well known and highly respected person, Mr Rees Jones, Cantref Reservoir House, Cwmtaflf, has passed away in his G4th year. He had been the keeper of the two Cardiff Reservoirs evev since their completion, apd during their construction he worked as foreman carpenter. The funeral took place on Saturday last, the body being interred at Hen-dy-curdd burial ground, Cefn, and the Rev. J. Carrara Davies officiating. Deceased was an old and faithful member of the Unitarian Chapel.

Ystradgynlais District Council. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Thursday, Mr W Walters (vice-chairman) pre- siding. On the advice of the Clerk (Mr A Jestyn Jeffreys), a formal resolution was passed at a special meeting in reference to the application to the Board of Trade for a provisional order for electric lighting.—The postal Surveyor at Cardiff having written declining to interfere with the holiday closing of the Abercrave and Caehopkin post offices on Thursday afternoons, it was decided to ask the member for the county to raise the question in the House of Commons. -Complaint having been made of people in traps being kept waiting a long time at the Clayphon crossing and sometimes missing trains in consequence, it was decided to iiiform ttic. Midland Rlv. Co. that unless the delay was stopped the matter would be reported to the Board of Trade. On the motion of Mr D R Morgan, seconded by Mr Rees Chapman (who said he would "have the whole of the land for the people if he had his way") it was resolved to ask local members of Parliament to urge the Government to hold an inquiry as to Welsh common lands, Drym mountain being par- ticulars v in the minds of the Council.—Col. Gough's generous settlement of the 1, Yniscedwyn Arms" right-of-way question was approved.—Mr J, E. Moore-Gwyn offered to let the Council have water from the Tynpant spring to supply Brook- land Terrace, Ystradgynlais Higher, with per- mission to make a reservoir, for a nominal rent of 2s. (VI. per annum, and the offer was accepted.— Members objected to the Council being asked to pay a bill of IC, 10s. 3d. for the cost of sending an expert to Chesterfield to inspect pipes for the new water main from Abercrave to Ystradgynlais, holding that the contractor was responsible for supplying proper pipes, and the matter was left in the hands of the Clerk.

"CUNT IUWD LOOMS. Two forms of loom were known to Via ancient Egyptians: the earlier or horizontal form still surviving in a modified form in Egypt and Seistan; second, the vertical, a later but not universally later form. In the Greek loom tile type was upright, the warp threads being kept taut by weights, and simi- lar to the form in central and northern Europe. It probably was provided with a hedclle. but this is not certain, says Nature; a spool was used; the weavers were women, and the weft was beaten upwards or away from the weaver. There seems to be no connection between the Greek and Egyptian types. But in form of looms used by the two peoples the Egyptians were considerably in advance of the Greeks. An interesting part of the monograph is the experiments made by modern skilled weavers to work these primitive machines.

« DIAMONDS IN METEORIC SHOWERS. Scientific authorities are inclining to the belief that all diamonds came to the earth in meteoric showers. The theory is that the diamond fell to the earth as a meteorite at a late period of the earth's formation. Late discoveries in the Western States of America, especially in Arizona, seem to indi- cate further the "heavenly origin" of the most brilliant stone, for over the broad and open plains for areas of miles in diameter, several thousand masses of metallic iron have been scattered. Not long ago an enthusiastic mineralogist, working 011 the mass. cut into a section, and found that the tools were injured by some- thing harder than metallic iron. He examined the specimens chemically, and soon an- nounced that the meteorite contained black and transparent diamonds. And since then the search for diamonds in meteorites has occupied the attention of chemists all over the world. Again, it is claimed that it is possible that the so-called "volcanic pipes" at the Kim- berley diamond mines and elsewhere are not volcanic, but simply holes bored in the solid earth by the monstrous meteors, the larger masses boring the holes, while the smaller masses, disintegrating in their fall, distri- buted diamonds broadcast."

4 QUEER FACTS ABOUT COLOURS. Experiments have been made to determine what colour in a soldier's uniform is the least conspicuous to an enemy. Of ten men, two were dressed in light grey uniform, two in dark grey, two in green, two in dark blue, and two in scarlet. All were then ordered to march off, while a group of officers remained watching them. The first to disappear in the landscape was the light grey, and next, sur- prising as it may seem, the scarlet. Then followed the dark grey, while the dark blue and the green remained visible long after an the others had disappeared. Experiments in firing at blue and red targets proved that blue could be more easily seen at a distance than red.

I + BLUI, YELLOW, AND WHITE WAVES. The blueness of sea-water depends greatly on its saltne-ss. In the tropics the tremen- dous evaporation induced by the blazing sun causes the water to be much salter than it is in higher latitudes. For about 30deg. north and south of the Equator the waters are of an exquisite .azure. Beyond these latitudes the blue changes to green, and in the Arctic and Antarctic Oceans the greens are almost as vivid as the tropical blues. The extraordinary blueness of the Mediter- ranean has two causes. Few large rivers of fresh water run into this sea, and, moreover, the Mediterranean is virtually landlocked, and exposed to a powerful sun, so that evaporation is rapid. By actual test the waters cf the Mediterranean are heavier and contain more sa.It than those of the Atlantic. The Yellow Sea of China is usually sup- posed to owe its colour to the flood of muddy water that its great river pours into it. Liv- ing organisms are responsible for the pecu- liar tint. Occasionally, for some cause yet undis- covered, great areas of the ocean turn milk- white. In March, 1904, a Japanese merchant vessel, steaming at night between Hongkong and Yokohama, ran into a snow-white sea. It was an expanse of pure snow-white that and Yokohama, ran into a snow-white sea. It was an expanse of pure snow-white that dazzled the eyes. The phenomenon lasted for six hours.

USES OF PAIN. Why is pain permitted to exist in this world? Those who are familiar with pain only through suffering it are apt to find the ques- tion too puzzling for them. Dr. E. M. Mer- rins, a medical missionary in China, has pub- lished a little essay entitled The Ministry of Pain," in which he shows what a great factor pain has been in raising the human race from savagery to civilisation, not so much from a physical as from a moral and intellectual standpoint. But even in a physical way pain is probably the most important protection the human body has against danger. Without pain half ihe diseases that attack our bodies would be unperceived by their victims until their deadly work had been accomplished. Pain is therefore a blessing.

-+- FIRST MAP OF JAPAN. An interesting story of the life and work of the first man to make a reliable map of Japan was told by Colonel E. B. Knobel at a meet- ing of the Royal Astronomical Society at Burlington House. Ino Chuket, he said, was a very remarkable man. Born in 1747, he carried on business as a brewer until about 1800, amassing considerable money. Late in life he asked to be allowed to make a map of Japan at his own expense. For eighteen years he continued his labours, employing thirteen assistants, including four pupils, and the re- sult of his work was afterwards incorporated in fourteen volumes. All the instruments he used were of his own construction.

« KETTLES BIG AND LITTLE. The copper steam kettle made at St. Louis for a firm of brewers, and in the construction of which between 7,000 and 8,000 pounds of copper was used, is probably the largest thing of its kind in the world. In sugar-refining factories, metallic vessels called kettles are used, some of which are capable of holding 1,000 gallons. The hughest articles in the culinary line are to be found in the kitchen (known as the largest in the world) of the Bon Marche in Paris. Amongst the articles enumerated are "kettles," the smallest holding 75 quarts, and the largest 375. Even the frying-pans are so large as to be able to cook 300 cutlets in each, and to fry 2201b. of potatoes. An Oxford ironmonger possesses two of the most curious kettles ever made. The largest holds 50 gallons, and until lately was hung out- side as a sign. It was a genuine article, how- ever, and was used for the proper purposes of a kettle on certain special occasions. The other kettle, believed to be the smallest in existence, was manufactured out of a three- penny piece. The largest kettles ever made for ordinary purposes hold about 30 pints.

0 THREE IDEAS OF NOTHING. In an Irish school not long ago a school- teacher asked a class to define "Nothing." He wrote the question on the blackboard, and did so quickly and rather carelessly. A little red-headed fellow's hand shot up. Well, Thady, what is nothing?" said the teacher. "You may tell us." It's the dot on the i ye've just forgotten to make, sorr! was the triumphant reply. 1\.n equally good definition was that of the lad who declared that nothing was a foot- less stocking without a leg." He, too, was Irish. Less imaginative, but no less convinc- ing, was the mercenary definition given by a canny chiel in Scotland. It's when a man asks ye tc haud his horse," he explained, ruefully, and tbag just says, 'Thank ye.

TALGARTH. TALGARTH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. —The committee and other officials of this society have been moch gratified by the announcement that the late Captain Glen Kidston, who was the chief supporter of their phow, bad, with kindly forethought, bequeathed to it £ 10 per annum. A gentleman in the district has offered to give a silver cup next year, to be awarded to the exhibitor who makes the most entries 8IJd gains the greatest number of points for prizes with animals of his own breeding. FOOTBALL CLUB.—A meeting of the Selection Committee of this club was held at the head- quarters on Monday evening, when Mr A G Phillips was voted to the chair. The team for the South Wales Junior Cup match with Llanfaes Brigade on Saturday at Brecon were selected from the names of members submitted to the Llanfaes Club, who also submitted the names of their members. The Talpartb players will be-Sid Hughes Len Shelton and Via Davies; W Powell, W Shelton and W Holmes; A N Other, W Levit, J Jenkins, R Price and C Price. The secretary (Mr C Green) criticised the play of the members in their match at Brecon with the Sports Club on Saturday last, when Talgarth won hy 3-1. The club has now a membership of 27 playerB. THANKSGIVING SERVICEs.-Bethlehem C.M. Church, Talgarth, was the first in the neigh- bourhood to have thanksgiving services this year. On Wednesday lant wet k two services were held, a prayer mef tiii,c, it, the afternoon and a preaching service in the evening. The preacher was the Rev E P Jon»H, B.A., pastor of Plasnewydd Presbyteiisn Cbnrch, Cardiff, who preached a thoughtful aud eloquent sermon. Miss Bessie Lewis, the Limes, presided at the organ, and appropriate hymns were song. There was a good attendance.

CUSOP. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The haivest festival at Cusop Parish Church was held OP Friday last, when the preacher was the Rev J C Stredder, vicar of Chapel-en-le Frith (brother of the Rector of Cusop), There wan a large con- gregation, and tho church was beautifully decorated. The new choir Halls were very much admired. The festival was continued on the following Sunday, when the Rev J C Stredder again took the service.

LLANDEFALLE. PRESENTATION.—On Friday evening last a most interesting meeting was held at the Read- ing room, Llandefalle, by kind invitation of the Rector, to present Mr Chappie Davies, late postman, with a purse of money. The Rector, who was accompanied by the Misses Griffith, presided, and also made the presentation. He dwelt at length on the excellent character of Mr Davies, who, for upwards of 12 years, had so faithfully carried out his duties as rural postman. The old people would miss him, as he was always ready to help them, and he had been of great service to the young men, always leady to give advice and help them with their clubs and insurance cards. By his kind actions and general cheery ways bad endeared himself to all. One of Mr Davies' old friends, Mr Skyrme, did the collecting. The Hon. F Anson kindly headed the list and almost every one on the walk contributed as a result a nice little sum was collected. Mr Davies, responding, said that he could not find words to thank all who had so kindly contributed, and he hoped on his new walk he should find such good friends as he bad always found at Llandefalle. After the Rector and young ladies had retired, quoits and other games were played and songs were sung. All present testified to Mr Davies, good qualities. The meeting ended with "Auld Lang Syne," "Land of my Fathers" and "God Save the King."

LLANBEDR. THE MAMMOTH SAVOY.—The great savoy, an illustration of which was given in the "County Times" a fortnight ago, has bben cut by Mr T Prosser, and found to weigh nearly 371bs GREAT SUCCESS.—Miss Beatrice E Jones, who played the 'cello at last Saturday's Promenade I Concert at Queen's Hall, LonGon, bad a grand reception, This fact will interest her many admirers in this neighbourhood. THE COLOURING COMPETITION.—We con gratulate the Llanbedr children on their success -in this interesting competition, and understand that the fainthearted ones will take courage for the contest, should another opportunity occur,

NEWBRIDGE-ON-WYE. I The marriage er; anged between Colonel John Vaughan, D.S.O., and Mrs Harold P Wardell, of Brynwern, will take place at St. Peter's Church, Eaton-square, London, on Wednesday, the 22nd of October, at half past two o'clock.

LLANSANTFFREAD. CHOIR OUTING.-Oil Saturday last the mem- bers of the Llansantlfrt \d Church choir had their annual outing, The place selected this year was Cardiff, where, at Messrs Haskell's Restaurant, they parLook of a first class dinner. A very cordial vote of thanks, proposed by Mr William Morris and seconded by Mr James Edwards, was passed to Miss Evans, Llansant- ffrcad House, who defrayed the whole of the expenses of the trip, the organist (Mr Marshall) being asked to convey the same to the kind donor of the treat. Reference was also made to the present delicate state of health of the Rector, the Rev. Morgan Powell Williams and wishes expressed for his speedy recovery. A most enjoyable day was spent by the party in visiting the places of interest in and around the city.' Mr Morris, "Farmer's Arms," Bwlch, who acted as manager in chief, discharged his duties to the satisfaction of everyone, and his fellow choristers gave him a decidedly genuine volley of cheers.

CATHEDINE. HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICES.—On Wednes- day in last week, harvest thanksgiving services were held in the Parish Church, Cathedine. In the morning the service was read by the Rev. T C Richarrds, Llanfibangel, and an appropriate sermon was delivered by the Rev. J Marsden Jones, Llangorse., At the communion service which followed the sermon, the Rector (hp Rev. D H Picton), assisted by the Rev. T C Richards, officiated. In the evening the church was crowded. The Rev. J Marsden Jones intoned the service, and the lessons were read by Captain Travers. The preacher was the Rev. H J Church Jones. The choral part of the service was pleasingly rendered by the choir, with Miss E M Davies, The School, at the organ. The collections amounted to a little over £ 5. For supplying corn, fruits, flowers, etc., and for assistance given in the tasteful arrangement of the same, credit is due to Mrs Picton, Mrs Browne, Mrs Gwynne Holford, Mrs Talbot, Mrs Maurice, Miss Thomas, Mrs James, Mrs Gwen- lan, Mrs Hadley, Miss Vaughan, Mrs Cross, Mrs Morgan, Mrs Rees and Mr T Evans.

LADY'S PICTORIAL.-A splendid snapshot of the King and the Duke of Connaught, "enjoying a joke at the mameures," forms the frontispiece of the -'Lady's Pictorial" for the 4th inst. It is one of the best "natural" photographs we have ever seen. Women's sports and games and the Paris and London fashions are, as usual, freely illustrated and well described in the number.

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CRICKHOWELL. THE CRICKHOWELL HARRIERS will meet OD Saturday, October 11th, "The Hill" (opetlivor meet) at 11 o'clock—Master, Mr C. H. Matti°' HARVEST.—Thanksgiving services were be' at Dauycastell Chapel on Monday. A pray6' meeting was held in the afternoon and a large congregation attended the evening aer*'ce' when the sermon w»g preached by the Evan Price, of Ebbw Vale. UNIONIST CLUB —Preparations are beiPS made for an interesting programme of even" during the coming wiater. The memberBbl of the club is steadily increasing, which IIl0S4 be very satisfactory to the committee. I-*0'B Glanusk has again wbown tb? interest be in the club by preeet ting it with another bat°^ of very useful books. An pxedlent clock also been added to the furtishing, the cos* which has been partia ly met by the ment held at the ciub sorue weeks ago, 9lljj partly by subscriptions. There is jast a balance required to clear off the ciock d entirely. The clock was supplied by Mr Allen. a BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Monday, Mr Riobao Morgan presiding. A levy of 10d in the £ me< poor law expenses for the onrrent year was made, being a decrease of 3d in £ as compared with the corresponding peti°i of last year. The House Committee repol^ with regard to the request of Narse EvacS ths assistance of a ward maid, that as duties kept her occupied day and night, recommended the appointment of the As to the officer' Dietary, *hey advised to the four loca! Uuions be asked to state they allowed their officers. Major J J lit kins, in moving the adoption ol the reP°rJ said the Board could not expect the nctse be kept employed d*.y auc uight assistance. After Borne discussion it was cided by 12 votes to 3 to adopt the Committee's report. The following ieti^f^, w-re accepter] for the ensuing half-year Groceries. Mr .uuvh Isaac: boots, Mr JoSeP Tcwnsend; rcuJy-msjde clothing end sb,r Mr Du Daviea; flour, Mr T H Ward; ujSV Mrs Barroil; coal, Mr B: nj, Watkins; c°*g) word, Mtsars A Jooe> & Sc^e fg Mr A Meulo (Lower D.o..ict) funerals, Jones & Son (Lower Lesiriot) and Mr' J (Upper District). tender was received conveyances in Upper District. "INTELLIGEN r ANTICIPATION." 1 It was reported Kt Cnckfaowt; ou TbLIrslate night last that Mr Blennerhassett, the clerk to the lceel Guardians (who i. be brought froix British Columba, in cnstody) d arrived at AbergaveuDy, aod a large ot?-0g awaited the coming of the last ear, fcXPect'0. to see him. They in vain. Next taO ing there wkb rentwed excitement throago rumour that Me Blennerhassett was at g Police St it- ii and would be brought fp a Poliue Conn. Agaii ruonut wad a lyieg J/l otf The long expected arrival, however, may 0 take place any moment.

LLANGATTOCK. PERSONAL —The Rev. D Ricbards, some years has been the pastor of Bet^^e Congregational Chapel.has accepted a call t0 Cwm Congregations! Chapel, Ebbw Vale.

BUILTH WELLS. t RED CROSS SOCIETY—Dr J Griffiths, Llandrindod Wells, has ag<io consented to j charge of classes in connection with the Cross Society at Builtb Welis during the winter. Toe Church Hall has already secured and it has been decided to commeO work on Thursday next the 9th inst. It 1 expected thai a large number will take advantage of this opportunity to secure a knowledge 0* ambulance and nur.sirr' work, GKO WALL IMPROVEMENTS—On Frid9? afternoon the members of the Urban Distric Council inspected tbe river wall on the side o the Gro Green aad several other improvemeO- suggested to be carried out in the town during the coming winter. LLANGANTEN CHURCH HALL.—The ViC3f and other Church workers in the parish of L1531 ganten have already found the church hall Of great use f T the parish. It has been use regularly since its opening for the Sunday school a:„id as the winter comes on it will- pro", more and more serviceable. BUILTH WELLS AND ITS WATER Sufpi^ On Tuesday afternoon several members of the Urban Council visited the Pontbren, where J is suggested a pumping engine should be to pump water from tbe Duhonv.y brook the town main. If it proves possible to pumF water from the river into the main which coIl* veys the water from the Tyr-Capel reservoir the town, the anxieties of the Council will be an end, and the town will have an abundaD supply all the year round. The p urnpilig operations will only have to be carried on for a month or two during the summer. SHORTNESS OF WATER IN Mro-RAdNOR.—Fot several months now a scarcity of water has beeP felt in Mid-Radnor, and there are farmers vf^° not only have to carry water for domestic use hot also to supply the requirements of the animals kept on their farms. Printed and Published by THE BRECON COtlNf TIMES LIMITED at the Bulwark and Lion Street, Brecon, in the County ot Breckncck, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 1913, and registered at the General Post Office as a newspaper.

BEULAH. ECCLESIASTICAL. — Archdeacon Harpur preached at the morning service at Eglwys Oen Duw on Sunday, and addressed the children in the afternoon. GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—A meeting of the loca; branch of the Girls' Friendly Society was held at Llwyn Madoc on Sunday afternoon last, at which an instructive address was given by Mrs Llewelyn Thomas (Antwerp). There was a large attendance and a substmtial collec- tion was made for a sick member. All present were entertained to tea.