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ACID STOMACHS ARE DANGER- OUS. Nine-tenths of all stomach trouble said to be due to Acidity. A PHYSICIAN'S ADYICE ON CAUSE AND CCRE. A famous physician whose successful researches into the cause and cure of stomach ar.d intestinal diseases have earned for him an international reputation, said in the course of a recent lecture that nearly all intestinal troubles, as well as many diseases of the vital organs, were direct y traceable to a deranged condition of the stomach, which in turn was due nine times out of ten to excessive acidity, which not only irritated and inflamed the delicate lining of the stomach, but also set up gastritis and stom- ach ulcers. It is interesting to note that he condemns the use of patent medicines as well as of medical treatment for the stomach, stating that be and his colleagnes have secured remarkable results by the use of ordinary bisurated mag- nesia, which, by nuetralising the acidity of the food, removes the source of the trouble. He contends that it is as foolish to treat the stomach itself as it would be for a man who stepped on a tack to rub liniment on the foot without first removing the tack. Remove the tack and the foot will heal itself—neutralise the acid and stomach troubles will disappear. Irritating medicines and medical treatments are useless, so long as the contents of the stomach remain acid; remove the acidity, and there will be no need for medicine-the inflamed lining of the stomach will then heal itself. ufferersfrom acidity should get a small bottle of bisurated magnesia from their chemist, and take half a teaspoonful in a quarter of a glass of hot or cold water after meals, repeating in fifteen minutes, if necessary, this being the dose which the doctor has found most efficacious in all cases.

Cynghordy Sheep-Dog Trials. The annual trials for sheep-dogs and horse races took place at Cynghordy, near Llan. dovery, on Saturday. There was a large g&ihering. The jodge8 were:—Sheep-dog trials, Messrs C F Davies (Hafdre), T Hope (Abergw^s^in), T Jones Davies (Bryndyfan), and W D&vies (Dagotdydd) horse races, Mr J C Philipps, Cynghordy Hall. Awards:— Sheep-dog trials (first-class).—1, T Morgan, Gilfach, Cynghordy 2, G Evans, Nantyllindir, Cynghordy; 3, W Rees, Pontardulais. Sheep-dog trials (sccond-class).—1, T Wil- liams, Gelly, Rhandirmwya 2, T Morgan, Gilfach 3, D Evans, Nantyllindir, Galloping Race.—1, W Williams, Penrhiw- goch, Llaiigamnoarcb J2, D Price, Bwlcbffin, Rhandirmwyn 3, D Evans, Nwityliirdir. Trotting Race.—1, T Morgan, Giifach 2, W Jenkins, Brighton Housie, Llanwrtyd 3, T Morgan, Vwcg, Cynghordy.

To Banish Languor and Depresson, Many women, and not a few men, imagine that languor and depression are due to ordinary fatigue, and so they go on suffering, whereas the cause is most to be found in stomach and liver troubles. When life seems sunless and cbeeness, when things always seem to go wrong' and work goes hard, because you feel so depress- ed and weary, tackle the trouble at its source by restoring your stomach, liver, and bowels to regular healthy action. Mother Seigel's Syrup does that most effectively. For over forty years people all over the world have found it to be a splendid and a ready means of banishing and preventing digestive troubles, whether arising from indigestion, a sluggish state of the liver, or inact ve bowels. Don't accept anything in place of Mother Seigel's Syrup.

Carson's Army and Home Rule. To the Editor of the County Times. SIR.—The development of events in Ulster has at last aroused the people of Britain to action in their petition to the King- to save the nation from disaster, and thus strengthen the hands of his loyal sub- jects who are making- a bold stand against tyranny. This petition will have the sup- port of a large number of Nonconformists, for we now recognise that the Government is a menace to the Christian religion. The Government are confronted with the biggest problem of their time, and they don't know what to do retract they can- not, go on they dare not. But the people know they want a strong Government, which will deal effectually with this and other questions, and I venture to predict that its coming cannot be long delayed.— Yours, &c., J. L. PUGH. Hay, Oct. 14th, 1913.

YSTRADFELLTE. MEMORIAL TO NATIVE WHO BECAME JUDGE. —The Sir David Williams' Memorial Hall, Ystradfellte, was opened on Thursday by Mrs Napier Higgins, of Wiuchendon Priory, Bucks., a descendant of Sir David, who was born at Ystradfeilte, and was a judge of the King's Bench, 1604-1612, Tbe hall has been built on a site adjoining the churchyard and has been designed in a simple Gothic style, to be in keep- ing with the old parish church. It provides seating accommodation for 200 persons, with ante-rooms adjoining. The contractor for the worls was Mr Tyssul Davies, Aberdare, and the architect, who presented Mrs Napier Higgins with a gold key, was Mr Glendinning Moxham, F.R.I.B.A., Swansea.

News and Notes from Trecastle. [BY Novus HOMO.] The Trecastle Sheep Dog Trials took place on the 8th inst., on Camden Fields. Favoured with a fine day, the meeting attracted a large number of people. The following were the officials :—President, Mr R J Brychan Jeffreys, Castle House vice-president, Mr J H Price, Abercray; judges, Messrs D W Price, Nantyrharn, and T T Price, Tyrcapel; stewards, Messrs T Joseph, Graig-goch, Griff. Jones, Camden, E Evans, Meityfawr, R Price, Wern, W Evans, Baeliegleision, and 0 T Harrys Howells, Pantglas timekeeper, Mr T Evans, Black Horse Inn; treasurer, Mr Griffith Griffiths, Bronyddmawr; secretary, Mr William Davies, Red Lion Inn. Awards :— Class I (open)—1st, Mr T Thomas, 1\el- font, Cray 2nd. Mr D Griffiths, Pencaeau, Cwmdu 3rd, Mr Rees Evans, Pantyrnor, Llanddeusant. Class II—1st and 2nd prizes divided between Messrs T Thomas, Belfont, and Thomas Edwards, Bwysfafach 3rd divided between Messrs S Evans, Llwynmeurig, and D Evans, Aberhydfer. Class III—1st Mr S Evans, Llwynmeurig 2nd, Mr D Evans, Nantllinder, Llandovery 3rd divided between Messrs W Rees, Pen- crug, Brecon, and E Owens, Cwmene, Cwmwysg. Best take—1st, Mr David James, Pentre- ucha, Cray. Tug-of-War—Cray, Cwmdwr and Cwm- hydfer United Team. Live Weight Competition (correct weight 102 IL)s.)-Prize divided between Messrs Roger Evans, Llwynmeurig, Idris Jones, Pwllisaf* and William Thomas, Vedw, Llywel, who each gave 99 lbs. Dead Weight Competition (correct weight 41 lbs.)-Air David Thomas, cow- man, Camden, 391 lbs. 4 In the evening Mr and Mrs Davies, Red Lion, served dinner to a large company, and catered very satisfactorily. The President proposed the health of the King, the Judges' health was given by Mr J H Price, Abercray, and that of the Officials by Mr D. W. Price, Nantyrharn. The toast of "President and Vice-President" was given by Mr 0 T Harrys Ilowells, and that of the Host and Hostess by Mr R J Brychan Jeffreys. Songs and recitations were given by Messrs Llew Jones, Llwyn- neuadd, T Price, Tygwyn, D Rees, Marchog- dir, and T Evans, Black Horse Inn. The sheep used in the trials were 3 and 4 years' old wethers lent by Mr Rees Price, Wern, Llywel, and they proved too many for some of the dogs, and were so disgusted at their treatment that they escaped from the trial grounds and took shelter in various dwelling houses in Trecastle, quite uncon- cerned about the presence of the legitimate occupants. They upset a fox (stuffed) at the Castle House belonging to Mr Brychan Jeffreys. Harvest Thanksgiving meetings were held at the Methodist Chapel last Thursday and were very well attended. Similar meetings were held at Saron Chapel, Cwmwysg, by the Independents. A Liberal meeting was held at the Council School last Friday evening and was addressed by Messrs S Robinson, M.P., and Rev. J Towyn Jones, M.P. The chair was taken by the Rev. D H Williams, C.M., Trecastle. Only a few people attended. Considering that such efforts bad been made to secure "Towyn'' to give a Welsh address, the meeting passed off very quietly. Neither of the speakers invited questions, and the meeting ended very tamely for a political gathering. A vote of thanks to the speakers was proposed by the Rev. J J Williams, Congregationalist, and seconded by the Rev. Rhys Williams, Congrega- tionalist, Devynock. One peculiar feature of the meeting was that all the speakers were ministers except Mr Robinson. One wonders why some of the fanners and labourers of the district were not asked to do something. The best feature of the meeting was the recitation by Miss Robinson, who showed evidence of considerable elocutionary power. Congratulations to Mr Thomas Edwards, Bwysfafach, on his success at Llandilo'rfan sheep dog trials with his wonderful little bitch, Bonnie." Trecastle team did not compete in the tug-of-war competition at Trecastle sheep dog trials owing to the loss of their captain, Mr S F Powell, who has gone abroad. His place has not yet been filled. Messrs Evans Bro%, of Llwynmeurig Farm, purchased a valuable Ryeland ram at a high figure at Danycefn sale. Griff" and Graig-goch must be stirring, or their reputation as the leading breeders of Rye- land sheep in this district may be challenged.

ARE YflU A VICTIM TO DEADLY CATARRH ) Ask yourself the following questions 1. Am f short of breath ? 2: Do I catch cold easily ? S. Do I feel tired on rising ? 4. Is the hearing affected? B. Do I sneeze frequently ? 3. Is the nose stopped up ? 7. Does the throat feel dry ? 8. Do scales form in the nose ? 9. Do I suffer from headaches ? 10. Is there fulness in the head? 11. Do I suffer from head noises ? 12. Do I have to clear the throat ? 13. Do weather changes affect me ? 14. Does phlegm drop into the throat? If you answer Yes" to any three of these questions you are in the grip of Deadly Catarrh, which saps your vitality, kills ambition and energy, and often terminates fatally in Consumption. The fetid mucus poisons stomach, liver, and kidneys. You need not, however, suffer another hour if you will send for the simple home treatment which cured me seven years ago, and is curing hundreds daily. You can have it on Frt fl Trial. My Syst"iii immediately clears the head, nose, throat, and lungs, MI that you can aj^&in breathe freely and sleep peacefully, without that terrible stopped-up feeling which accompanir^ Catarrh. It is the only method which heals and lungs, MI that you can again breathe freely and sleep peacefully, without that terrible stopped-up feeling which accompanip, Catarrh. It is the only method which heals the disease, mucous membranes and arrests the discharge. It dost not poison the system or ruin the stomach as internal ..ladioines do. My w System cures the most hopeless cases after all else fails. So confident am I that it will do for von what it did in my own case that I absolutely undertake to send the full treatment on Free Trial for ten days to any sufferer without references- Will sufferers please write to-day (a postcard will do) to Elmer Shirley, Specialist, (Block 462), 6, Great James Street, Bedford How. Loiidoii,NV.C. {Sfiiolnk, Lid.) POSTERS for CoooertH, Euierftaiotp^nt?, l —- Football Matches, &c.,attractively printed at che ;p mteb any size any colonr.—"County Times" Office, Breco'D:

CRICKHOWELL RURAL COUNCIL. Wholesale Closing Orders at CrickhowelL The monthly meeting of Crickhowell Rural District Council was held on Monday the 13th inst, when Mr W. G. James presided. LLANBEDR ROAD CONDEMNED. Mr F. J. Hurley (surveyor), in reporting certain cases of structural defects iu dwelling houses, asked for the instructions of tbe Council in respect of 13 houses in Llanbedr Road, Crickhowell. The neoessary notices bad been served on the owner, but no reply bad been received. A discussion followed as to whether the provisions of the Housing and Town Planning Act, authorising the Council to proceed to the J carrying out of the repairs, bad been observed, and finally it was unanimously decided that Closing Orders be issued. ROADMEN'S WAGES In regard to the wages paid to the road- men, replies were read as to the amounts paid by the authorities in the adjoining districts, to the following effect: Brecon fl per week to able-bodied men Hay, 181i to 19s per week Abergavenny, maximum 3s a day, minimum 2s 9d a day. Mr Thomas Jones, in moving that the wages of able-bodied men be increased, said that they were underpaid. A wage of 183 a week did not allow a man to live in decency and comfort, while some men were only earning 16s a week. At Waeuavon, a place 1,400 fest above sea level, they paid a man 18.3 a week, and did not even provide him with an oilskin or tool". Mr Gwilym C. James moved that the men be provided with oil-skins. Major the Hon. W. Bailey seoonded, and the motion was carried. A motion by Mr F. C. Cox that the men be supplied with tools was also carried. Mr F. J. Hurley, remarked that in this district, men doing day piece work earned on an average 19s and 19 6d a weak. It was decided that the Surveyor furnish fall details to the Council at the next meeting. OVERCROWDING AT LLANELLY. Mr E. Morgan, Sanitary Inspector for the Llanelly district, reported that a large number of houses in his district, were structurally de- fective, and overcrowding took place in many instances. It was resolved that the Surveyor be instruc- ted to furnish the Council with full particulars of defective bouses iu the parish, with a view to Closing orders being obtained. DIPHTHERIA. Dr. P. E. Hill, Medical officer of health, reported one case of diphtheria in Llangattock, which was now under treatment.

NO HOME RULE. Next Week's Meetings in Breconshire. The following open-air meetings have been arranged to take place in Breconshire next week iu connection with the tour of one of the motor vans cf the Union Defence League :— Monday, Oct. 20th, near the Lion Hotel, Builth Wells, at 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21st, opposite the Griffin Hotel, Lljswen, at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22cd, near the School, Llanfihangel Talyllyn, at 7-30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23rd, near the "Camden," Trecastle, at 7-30 p.m. Friday, October 24th, Tolybont, 7-30 p.m. Saturday, October 25th, near Navigation Hotel, Gilwern. s At each meeting an address will be given from the van, and a Reries of telling pictures will be shown. Tbe-s meetings are being arranged expressly to give the public an oppor- tunity of learning what Home Rule really means, and questions will be welcomed.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. WEDDING.—A pretty wedding took place at St. James's Church on Tuesday morning, the 7th inst., when Miss Florence Alice Shury was married to Mr Lewis Jones, of Caerau. The ceremony was performed by the vicar the (Rev. J. E. Lloyd) in the presence of a large assembly. The bridegroom was accompanied by his brother, Mr David Jonts, as best man, and Miss Cissy Pugh, of Mountain Ash, was the bridesmaid. Mr D. M. Jenkins (brother-in-law) gave the bride away. At the conclusion of the ceremony Mendelssohn's "Wedding Ma-ch" wai played by Miss Glynn Thomas. The bride who has been closely connected with the business establishments of Mr D. M. Jenkins at "Kop View," and the Pavilion, Victoria Wells for the past 5 years, has by her cheerful disposition won many friends and she was the recipient of many costly and useful presents. The wedding breakfast was held at Kop View, the residence of the bride's sister, and later in the day the happy pair, amidst showers of confetti, left for the Mumbles where the honeymoon will be spent. ANGLING.-—Mr Jack Graham, Eppyct View, fishing on the Canimarch Hotel waters, landed a fine salmon, weighing 121bs. LIBRARY.—Aii a meeting of the Lending Library Committee on Thursday, it was de- cided to re open the library for the winter session on the 27th inst. POLICE COURT,-At the Llanwrtyd Wells Court on Thursday, the 9bli inst., before Dr. Black Jones (in the chair) and Messrs J T Evatfs and J H Rees.—Roderick Jones and Thomas Arthur, milk vendors, were fined 10/- and 17/9 costs and £1 and 17/9 oosts res- pectively for selling milk whicb had been adulterated. Defendants, who were charged at the instance of Mr James Campbell, inspector under the Food and Drugs Act for the County of Brecon, pleaded guilty. Mr Lewis, W H Jones, Solicitor, Brecon, prosecuted on behaif of U.1,3 Breconshire County Council. HUNTING.—On Wednesday evening last the Committee of the Irfon and Towy foxhounds met at the "New Inn Hotel," Llanwrtyd, to discuss the question of taking over the pack of hounds, at present owned by Campbell Davys, Esq., Neuadd-faur, Llandovery. THE DEBUT OF "REYNARD."—Luckily preparations are now in full swing for the first meet of the Irfon and Towy hounds. On Thursday nighti last Rsynard visited the resi- dence of Mr Rees Davies, Gelly-felen, and de- camped with a substput; it sapper in the shape of a fat goose. AUCTION MART.-List week's auction, con- ducted by Mr J's. L Evans, Auctioneer, Llan- dovery, was not quite so well attended as on previous occasions. There was however, a large supply of stock, which afforded ample selection. Mountain sheep reaohed 34/- and in more than outplacu, reached a higher price than tbei reserve. There was a good sepply of pigs, whioh reached top price. PERSONAL,—Mr T A Jarman, who has for the past two years held the position of booking olerk at Llanwrtyd is, wo hear, shortly to take over the duties of station master at Dolau. By his courtesy and strict attention to duty, Mr Jarman has, during his stay amoogst tip, gained the respect of all with whom be came in con- tact, and we are sorry to lose him.

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, FOXHOUNDS.—The foxhounds were out on Friday morning last, but there was no scent, and consequently there was no sport. Colonel Holden and Lady Wilson were among the field.

BRECONSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. Quarter Sessions for the county were held at the Shire Hall, Brecon, on Tuesday. Present :— The Hon. R. C. Devereux (chairman), Colonel R. D. Garnons-Williams, Colonel J. J. Jones, Messrs E. D. Thomas, E. Aubrey Thomas, F. D. Dickinson, E. Pirie Gordon, R. Taunton Raikes, W. S. deWinton, C. H. deWinton, H. E. Gray, G. H.Strick.A. A. Mitchell, Morgan W. Morgan, Dr. G. P. Francis, Joseph Mills, Owen Price, David Powell, David Jones, J. Cater, E. A. Wright and T. Williams. COUNTY BUSINESS. County business was unusually brief and un- important. The Gloucestershire Court of Quarter Sessions invited support of a formal amendment of their resolution with regard to the extension of the application of Borstal treatment, and reported that 16 courts had approved of the principle of the former resolu. tion and only five considered that no action should be taken. No decision had been received from the remainder. The Breconshire Court adopted the resolution at a previous court, and on the motiou of the Chairman, seoonded by Mr Mitchell, the amend- ment was now approved. Various appointments were renewed and Mr R. Taunton Raikes and Mr A. A. Mitchell were appointed assessors under Section three of the Clergy Discipline Act, 181)2, to fill vacancies. The other assessors are the Hon. R. C. Devereux, Mr W. S. deWini-m and Mr E. Pirie- Gordon. Trials of Prisoners. YSTRADGYNLAIS FOWL STEALING. David Williams, 39, labourer, pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing two fowls, value 7s, the property of Thomas Thomas, farmer, Ystradgyn!ais, on January 23rd. Mr Jestyn Jeffreys prosecuted. The evidence for the prosecution was to the effect that Mr Thomas missed two ducks and two fowls on January 23rd, and prisoner, who had at one time worked for him, went that day to the Gough Arms, kept by Mr Thomas David Jones, with two ducks and t'.so fowls, and sold the fowls to Jones for 3s (jj. The police received them from the landlord and Mr Thomas identified them. Prisoner's defence was that two other men had the poultry at the Gouyh Arms and per. suaded him to try and sell them to the landlord. He was found guilty and then admitted a conviction for felony at Carmarthenshire Quarter Sessions in 1907. He had been m gaol for over two months awaiting trial, however, and the Court therefore only sentenced him to one day's imprisonment. DESPICABLE CONDU/CT AT ABERCRAVE. Harry Bishop, 40, hawker4 pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing, as bailee, a horse and cart and certain green-groceries, value £21 6s, and £ 3 13s in money, the property of Lewis Vaughan Walters, of Pentre Court, Abererave, on August 2nd. Mr Jestyn Jeffreys prosecuted. On July 21st prisoner and his wife and child went to prosecutor's bouse in a state of destitu. tion and asked for lodgings. The prosecutor had no lodgings to let, but it was raining very heavily and he took the family in for the night. Prisoner told a story of having left his box at Builth station, and tramped from Builth to Brecon and from Brecon to Cray. There, his wife being exhausted, he used his last 2s to travel by train to Abercrave. The next day he had a gift of Gs from a Mr Copley, who had known him previously, and then he persuaded prosecutor to embark on a green grocery busi- ness, of which he (prisoner) had experience. He was to receive half profits as wages. For this purpose prosecuror found £ 22 10s; and trusted defendant to purchase a horse and lorry and supplies of green-grocery. Prisoner made the purchase at Neath and ran the busi- ness for some days. But on August 2nd he disappeared with the horse and lorry and some proceeds of sales, and it was afterwards dis- covered that he sold the horse and lorry at Bridgend for X14. Prosecutor, who has been ill for a long time, and can only do light work, obtained some of the money to start the busi ness from his brother. Prisoner asserted in the dock that the whole case was made up against him, and that he had S30 when he got to Abererave and took lodgings with prosecutor, and that it was from this money that he paid for the horse and cart, etc. The jury promptly found him guilty, and he was sentenced to two months' hard labour, the Chairman explaining that fhe sentence would have been much more severe for this undoubt- edly serious offence but for the faco that noth- ing was known against the prisoner previously. LITTLE GIRL ASSAULTED AT GROYNEYFAWR. Frederick Brown, 24, labourer, pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting a younq; girl named Edith James, at Groyneyfawr, on August 6th, and was sentenced to six months' Irard labour. The Chairman said the Court took into con- sideration prisoner's plea of guilty and the fact that he had already been in prison a consider able time, but this was a serious class of offence that must be stopped if possible, and the Court could not, with justice, give a less sentence. Mr T. Vaughan, Crickhowell, prosecuted. "THE BENEFIT OF, THE DOUBT." Watkin Watkins, 56, quarryman, pleaded not guilty to a charge of indecently assaulting: a girl named Susie Drew, aged 13 years, daughter of William Drew, a roadman, of Maesgwartha, near Gilwern, on July 12th. Mr T. Vaughan prosecuted. The case for the prosecution was that prisoner behaved improperly both near the Forge Hammer Inn on the Gilwern road, and on a path through a wood leading to the girl's horn", offered her money, and threatened her with a stick if she screamed. Defendant protested his innocence and called several witnesses, one of whom named Clayton was so cheeky to the solicitor for the prosecu- tion that the Court interfered. In summing up the Chairman pointed out that the case lacked corroboration as to the actual offence, although there was corroboration in other matters. After retiring the jury found the defendant not guilty, but there was some hesitation about the way in which their foreman spoke, and the Chairman asked if that was the verdict of them all. One of the jury then said they gave the defendant the benefit of the doubt. Thereupon Watkins was discharged. This concluded the business of the Court.

BWLCH. READING Room.-O- Saturday night last a committee meeting was held in the Parish Hail, when it was decided to re-open the room for the winter session on the following Monday, the 13th inst. A goodly number have promised to become members and it is to be hoped that others will soon band in their names to the secretary, the Rev D H Pictoo. THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—On Thursday in last week thanksgiving services for the harvest were held in the C.M. Clh, Bwlcb. Both the services were well attended especially that in the evening, when the capacious building was crowded with a congregation of attentive worshippers. The preacher for the day was the Rev D.Treborth Jones, M.A., Clifton street Chapel, Cardiff, who delivered two acceptable and eloquent sermons. The other minisiers present — The Rev E Rowland, Crick bowell Rev Gomf-r Harries, Llacgyuidr and the Rev D H Lloyd, Cwmrhos. The musical part of the service, under the control of Mr W Parry and Mr T Price, was nicely rendered. Miss L Jones presided at the organ. The pastor-toe Rev J R Evans, to whoso previous endeavours the gratifying attendance is in a great measure to be attributed—also took an active part ia the services.

CRICKHOWELL. THE Crickhowell Harriers will meet on Wednesday, October 22nd. Sorgwm Saturday- October 25th, Maescelyn Gate at Mr C H Martin. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the fortnightly meet- ing held on Monday, the question of the dietary of the officers in the Workhouse came on for discussion again. It was reported that Builth, Hay, Brecon, and other Boards Guardians allowed a similar substitution £ articles ia the dietary to that asked by the Crick- howell officers. The mister (i\Ir H. D. Gooo- child) in reply to Mr A. J. Thomas, explfli°e that the cost of maintenance of the officers per head was lis. 6d. a week All they asked for was that 7s. worth of goods from the stores be used as before, but that the remaining 4s. 63. be used upon what articles they wished, in order to have a greater variety in the dietary. Mr Tb"3' Jones thought the request took the form of 9 reflection on the quality of the rations at the house, and added that the officers looked very well on what they had. (Laughter.) Mr TboS, Price said he did not see why the officers should be tied down to a set dietary, and reminded tbe Guardians that probably they all liked a variety in their own dietary. Eventually it was decideck to grant the officers the privilege asked for, r Thos. Jones only voting against. R.A.O.B. CONCERT.—In onr issue of last week we reported the death and funeral of the late :àfr A. Anthers, of the Britannia Hotel. For sotfe weeks previous to his death, the members of the "Glannsk" Lodge, R.A.O.B., were arranging a benefit concert, with a view to assisting hii33 i" taking a holiday. After his death the responeible for the concert arrangements p ds not to relax their efforts, and to give the proceeds to the widow. The concert was held on WedneS' day evening, the 8th instant, at the Clareace Hall, and was a pronounced success, which testified to the popularity of the deceased, and the commendation of the cause to the public. Tbe artistes were Miss Ethel Bull, j3rynnls9vr (soprano) Miss Amelia Donghcon, Ebbw (contralto) Mr Ben John, Beaufort (tenor) a° Mr Watkin Moses, Ebbw Vale (baritone). Me3Sr3 Stubbs, Williams, and Scott, supplied the instru- mental items by some acceptable banjo mandoline trios. The accompanist was Mr Reynolds, Ebbw Vale. PRACTICAL SYMPATHY.— On the 9th inst.. a fe members of the Farmers' Union assembled Ii Cwmgufawr, and shewed their practical sY' pathy with Mrs Isaac, the widow of the late W John Isaac, a much respected farmer in this neighbourhood, who died a few months ago af'er a short illness. Mrs Isaac was left with a i&tO^ of ten young children. The farmers, with Wm. Powell (Wern) as Secretary, were not IOL", in getting to work, and by means of subscrIP- tions succeeded'in raising some £ 74 to be given the widow of the deceased to help to make up f°r some heavy stock losses that had befallen the family just about the tirre of Mr Isaac's deatV The presentation was made by Mr Geoi Christopher, who spoke in sympathetic terms 0 the deceased, and said he wished Mrs Isa^ and the children better luck than they experienced in the past. Mr W. Lewis (TyrasW and Mr W. Jones (Kennels) also said a few "Vords of appreciation, and Mrs Isaac returned he grateful thanks. The collectors were ,Jessrg Lewis (Tyrash), G. T. Christopher (Cwmgu), Howat (Wernybutler), D. Pritobard (Park Faf05^' J. Morris (Cwmfforest), T. Jones (Noyaddfru). Powell (Tymawr-isaf), and Dd. Jones (RbY fawr).

MERTHYR GYNQG METHODS. Woman Assaulted on the Way from Market. At Builth Wells Police Court, on Monday* Ann Pritchard, wife of Samuel PiitcharO) Llawr-Dolau, Merthyr Cynog, summoned Thomas Thomas, of Disgwyiin, Merthyr Cyoog* for assaulting her on the woy homa from Builth Wells Market, on the 8th September. Mr A GwyuneVaughan, Builth Wells, prosecuted, and Mr Jones Powell, Brecon, appeared for defendant. at Complainant stated that she had been a Builth Wills Market on the date in questioll, and overtook,, e fetiiati t on the way h)me, about three miles outside Builth. When she got up to him he struck' her pony and also struck hejj across the right shoulder with a big sti3k, she fell on her face on the ground. Stie Pu^ out two or her fingers, which since then ha beeu set by Mr Lloyd, the bone setter. The doctor had also attended to her arm shoulder. Her arm was stiff at present and sbQ was unable to mill: Cross exainii.od She had never stopPe defendant taking water from their farm, ne;the' had he mentioned to ber thar their dog killed his ewe. Perhaps his conduct was due to the fact that her son he disagreed on the hill. Defendant tol l her" that sne had reare,, her children on u"'tton fro n aieEppynt Hi"8'. Defendant sni Mrs Pntchird struck pony, which jumped and scattered his sheep 3!, over the road. Complainant also dismouoteC, took off her riding skirt, and, going to a be3 of stones on the side of the road, started thto^' ing them at him. They hit him right left," and, he bad great trouble to bold his porly. By Mr A Gvvynne-Vaughan He remember, saying something to Mr Williams, CefnHatJ' about the Pritcbards not to have any More butter from a certain place," but he did not s that be would "serve them out." He caDI t not say how complainant injilred herself, perhaps her husband created theee injure- that night aftei' she went home." David Thomas, Blaencynfig, Crickadarll, 9 brother of defendant, who overtook the parties, said Mrs Priichard did not complain to hi10 about his brother having assaulted her, but she was usiug filthy language. The Bench fined defendant £ 1 Is, and 8s 6.d costs, and also ordered the nayment of solicitor fee, JE1 Os lid.

Serious Charge from Llanafan. At Builth Wells Police Court, on Monday —before Messrs O W Woosnam (chairman), k Aubrey Thomas, and Thomas Williams-Alfred Williams, of Lletbyr-Du, Llaaaianfawr, was charged with doing bodiiy harm. to Mrs AnD William. of Llethyr-D; Llanafan. Mr Reginald J Owen, Builth Wells, prose- cuted, and Mr A Gwynne-Vaughan, appeared for the defendant. Mr Owen said Mrs Williams' condition made it impossible for her to attend, and he would ask for a remand for a week, after giving evidence of P.S, George Morris stated that he arrested defendant on Saturd lV, and charged him with doing bodily harm to the complainant. Mr A Gwynne-Vaughan said he bad 00 objection to a remand, but he applied for bail- Toe defendant had hitherto borne a good character, and he could see no reason for not allowing him out on bail. A brother-in-la^ (Mr Price, Rhos-y-Morlo) would be surety. Mr Owen said that he had been asked to oppose bail on account of the condition of biE client. Mr A Gwynne-Vaughan observed that the tendency of the magistrates at present was to accept bail, providing that they had no sus- picion of the defendant going away. Defendant consented to be bound in £100, and Mr Price, Rhos v-Morlo, became surety for XIO() and the case was adjourned until Monday next. f

LORD GLANUSK AND THE SPORTS CLUB. j Lord Glanusk has promised to p;eside at annual meeting of the Breconshire Spores Club- to be held on Friday, November 7th, audio view of his Ijordship's kind interest in the club. it is hoped there will be a large attendance. Printed and Published by THE BRECON COUNT5 TIMES LIMITED at the Bulwark and Lion Street, Brecon, in the County of Brecknock, THURSDAY, OCTOBER ltfth, 1913, and registered at the (leDeral Post Office aE 8 newspaper.

HARDWICKE. HAHVEST FESTIVAL AND CANTATA.—On Tuesday, the 7th inst., the anneal harvest thanksgiving services were held in this church, when in spite of a severe thunderstorm and pouring rain, there were large cong' egations, The church was most artistically decorated far the occasion by the usual willing helpers. The services commenced at 8 a.m. with a celebration of ho'y communion At 3-30 the cantata The Rolling Seasons" (C, Simper) was given by the choir. It was perform- ed iu a manner which reflected the highest credit i on both choir and organist, and the solos, duets and quartettes were sung with great taste and care. The quartettes were taken by Mrs Harper (the Vicarage), Mrs Knowles, Mr Elford and Mr Brace, and the soloists were Master Percy Evans (Eiiteddfod prizewinner). Mrs Knowles, M" Sydney Addi3 (Ewias Harold) and Mr Elford. After the cantata a tea was held in the Sunday schoolroom, and was presided over by ladies of the parish. The evening service was fully choral, both processiooial and recessional hymns, the vicar (the Rev M. F. Harper) intoning. Maunder's service in C. The anthem 0 Lord hoc manifold" (Barnby), was taken in the choir's usual good style. Mr 0. G. Portman ably presided at the organ. The preacher for the occasion was the Rev. C. L. Garde, vicar of Skenfrith, whose impressive sermon was listened to with marked attention. The thankofferings will be given to the Royal Agricnitural Benevolent Institution and Church expenses. Some ) beautiful palms and pot plants, flowers, fruit, corn, vegetables, etc., were sent by parishioners. 0

Bazaar at Hay. A Bazaar, in aid of Bryngwyn Church Room, was held at the Parish Hall, Hay, on Thursday last, and the sum of 196 12s. was realised thereby. The Rev. W Thomas (Vicar of Bryngwyn), and Mrs Thomas are to be heartily congratulated on Bach a great success, which was only a fit reward for the painstaking work which they put into everything they under- take for the social and spiritual welfare uf tha people, both within and outside the parish. That their patient and persevering labours are highly appreciated was shown on this occasion by the enthusiastic manner in which so many rallied round them. The Church Hall at Bryngwyn will cost about £200. It will be an iron structure, built on a stone foundation and will measure 40ft. by 20ft. Prior to the holding of the bazaar, enough had been obtained by private subscrip. tions, concerts, etc., to pay for its erection, and what was realised on Thursday last will be needed for famishing, etc., and conveyancing of the ground. There was a large number present at the opening ceremony, which was gracefully per. formed by Mrs H Graystone, The Moor, Clifford, who was supported on the platform by the Rev. W Thomas and Mrs Thomas and Sbe Rev. J J deWiuton (Vicar of Hay). The latter, on being called on by the Rev W Thomas to introduce Mrs Graystone, said how glad they all were to help the people of Bryngwyn in their endeavours to get a Church Hall. (Applause). He felt be was only expressing the opinion of everybody, as was obvious from the ready response of those, who had undertaken to help and patronize the bazaar. (Applause). Mrs Graystone was very heartily welcomed and in a short and pithy speech, said how glad she was to be able to help. She felt sure everybody would spend liberally, and she wished the people of Bryngwyn every success in their efforts. Mrs Graystone then formally declared the bazaar open. Among those present, in addition to those already mentioned were the Hon. Mabel Bailey, the Hon. Mrs F Morgan, Col. and Mrs Fielden, Col. and Mrs R D Garnons Williams, Mr H Graystone (The Moor), Mr and Mrs S Mavrojani, Mrs Mortimer Bayliss, Mrs Baldwin, Mrs Crichton, Mrs E F Cockcroft, Mrs H A Christy, Mrs E H Cheese, Mrs J J deWinton, Mrs deWinton (Hantbomaa)i Mrs Davies (Wern), Mrs F Davies, Mrs R T Griffiths, Mrs T E Hincks, Mrs C J Lilwall, Mrs Mien, Mrs Money, Mrs G Powell (Dorston0), Mrs T P Cope-Proctor, Mrs Pitching, Mrs Aubrey Thomas, Mrs Damaresq Thomas, and Mrs Williams (BryncyDon); the Misses Aird, V deWinton, deWinton (Arosta), M Davies, Hall, E Harris, Jones (Boughrood Castle), G and M Lilwall, Mien, Mackenzie, Price (Llanybiou), H Price, Rudford, A Thomas, Walker Wilcox, B Garnons Williams, K Garnons Williams, Williams (Briton Ferry) also Miss K Cock. croft, Misses deWinton (Hay Vicarage), Miss Avis Morgan (Boughrood Castle), and the Misses S and A Mavrojani Mr and Mrs E R Grant, Mr and Mrs H J Stephens Messrs A J deWinton and T P Cope-Proctor and the followingclergy ;-Revs T H Beavan (Bronllys), E James (Newchurch), WET Morgan (Llani- gon), D Morgan (Llanstephan), and T W Trumper (Clifford). The hall soon presented a most animated appearance and business became very brisk. The- stalls had been erected by several of the members of the Hay Branch of the C.E.M.S., and had been decorated by the ladies in charge of them. The stalls and stallholders were as follows:— 1. Plain clothing stall-Mrs S Mavrojani and Miss Aird. 2. Soaps and perfumery BtaH-Hon. Mrs F Morgan, Mrs Mortimer Bayliss, Miss Williams (Briton Ferry), Miss Walker (Boughrood Castle), Miss Jones (Boughrood Castle), Miss Avis Morgan (Boughrood Castle). 3.' China and basket stall-Mrs R D Garnons Williams, Miss Garnons Williams, Miss K Garnons Williams. 4. Provision stall-Mrs W Thomas (Bryn- gwyn Vicarage), Mrs Davies (WiJrn). Miss Radford, Miss Price (Llanybiou), Miss H Price, Mrs Williams (Bryucynon). 5. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs J J deWinton and Mrs D Griffiths (Clyro). 6. Fish pond and lavender bags—The Misses Sybil and Alexandra Mavrojani. 7 Children's stall The Misses de Winton (Hay Vicarage). A bag competition was organised by Mrs Crichton for which two prizes ware offered by Mrs Mavrojani. The winners wsre :—1, Mrs Baldwin 2, Mrs D Griffiths (Clyro). Mrs Mavrojani arranged a weight guessing competition and pat up a beautifol bridal cake for the purpose, weighing 161bs. llozs. Mra Roberts (Clyro), and Miss Holbrow (Hay), each gave the correct weight and the cake we. halved. In the evening an entertainment was given. The first item was a pretty little play, entitled "Behind the Scenes," in which Miss K Garnons Williams, Miss May Lilwall, and Miss Wilcox were the performers each did wonderfully well and the piece was the source of much amusement. Miss Muriel Davies gave violin solos v. itb artistic skill and was snthoRiasticallv encore". Mr E J Stephens sang in capita! style ''The Drum Major" and "Chip of the Old Block" as an encore, and Mr Roy Parry (Brecon) gave much pleasure with his humor- ous songs, which were vociferously encored. The entertainment concluded with a very amusing piece, eutitled "The Impostors," cleverly performed by Messrs A J deWinton arid Rhys Harding..