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

Rhayader v. Llanvaes Brigade. The Llanvaes Brigade visited Rhayader on Saturday in the Mid-Wales League competition and proved victorious by two goals to nil. The ground was not in good condition owing to the frost, and the homesters seemed to be affected more by this disadvantage than the visitors. The referee was Mr H Morris (Llandrindod Wells). The teams were:- Llanvaes Brigade.-Green; Price, Hargest Noibu y, T Evans, W Williams L Webb, W Williams, T Williams, J Llewellyn and T Webb. Rbayader.-C Wilde Phillips, J Davies W Parry, Gordon Lewis, George Morgan; L Price, H Price, W Collard, R Lewis and J P Jones. The visitors played the first half down the field, with the wind in their faces. They at once pressed, but eventually Rhayader relieved and the game was taken to the Brigade end. Playing with coolness and combination, however, the Brecon men were soon attacking again, and a fine shot was nicely cleared by Wilde. The state of the ground spoiled a good deal of the play. Shortly before half-time T Williams scored for the Brigade, and when the interval came the position was— Llanvaes Brigade 1 goal. Rhayader Nil. With the change of ground the homesters looked forward to success, but it did not come in their way. The visitors played with deter- mination and a few minutes before the final whistle went Llewellyn netted the ball, bring- ing the Brigade score up to two.

GLASBURY. L.M.S.—On Thursday evening the Rev. J S Wasson, deputation of the London Missionary Society, delivered an address on the work in the mission field in Amoy, South China, at the Congregational Church. Rev. W Jones, pastor, occupied the chair, and a collection was taken in aid of the funds of the London Missionary Society. There was a very good attendance, and all appeared much interested in the pro- ceedings. ENTERTAINMENT. Under the auspices of the local Habitation of the Young Helpers' League, an enjoyable entertainment was given in the Assembly Rooms, Glasbury, on Friday last, by Dr. Barnardo's Musical Boys," led by Mr Aaron, musical instructor and accompanist. Two performances were held-at 4.30 and 7-30 p.m.,—and at both the room was crowded, Addresses on the work of the Barnardo Homes were given by Mr A J Mayers (deputation secretary). In the afternoon Miss Jayne enter- tained the boys, with their instructor and Mr Mayers, to tea, while Mrs Reading, Mrs Jones (Great House), Mrs Gunter, Miss Powell (Fforddfawr), and Mrs Jayne kindly took the boys in for the night and fed them during their visit. Mr A F Gwynne entertained Mr Mayers, and the Rev. E Davies extended hospitality to Mr Aaron. At the evening performance Mr Alwyne Mason took the chair. Before the close Mr Mayers proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding, and also to all who had so kindly helped in the good work. A collection was made and realised about 99. FARMERS' UNION.—The annual meeting of the Glasbury Branch of the Farmers' Union was held at the Maesllwch Arms on the 17th inst. The Treasurer presented the accounts, which showed a membership of 73 and a balance in hand of £ 6 17s lOd. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman (Mr J W Jones) for the able way he had conducted the business during his term of office. Mr R T Rogers was appointed chairman for the ensuing year, Mr F Goodwin and Mr J Syke vice- chairmen, Mr T Thomas and Mr A E Havard secretaries, and Mr J W Jones treasurer. Representatives on the Executive Committee of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union were appointed as follows :—Mr J W Jones, Mr T Price (Llwynberried), Mr W Price (Glanwye), Mr T Ammonds (Pentre), with the two secre taries and the Chairman. The collectors for the various parishes were also re-appointed. Pigeon shoots were arranged (with the kind permission of the local landowners), to take place on February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. Farmers are specially requested to help in destroying these pests.—A vote of condolence was passed with Mrs Stephens, Tylemawr, in her bereavement. The late Mr Stephens was a most faithful member of the Union.

How I Rubbed Away a Stone of Fat from my Hips and Abdomen in Two Weeks Time. For years I tried every possible means to hide the excessive fat on my hips and abdomen, it seemed as if it had accumulated on just the two places that it would be most noticeable. Every. thing that I tried failed to make me any thinner. But thanks to a lady friend who had studied herboristerie, I learned the secret of a harmless plan which enabled me to rub away with ease a stone of useless fat in only two weeks. The plan is so simple and some of my friends seem so glad to know of it that I think there may be sister readers of the "Brecon County Times" who have perhaps been longing for this very advice. First, get from any good chemist 1 dram of quassia chips and 3 ounces of cirola bark extract. Take them home and after putt- ing the quassis chips in a pan pour over a tea- cupful of boiling water. When this has stood for about a minute, strain throughia cloth and add the cirola bark extract. Then pour the mixture into a bottle and apply it every night and morning with your hands for about ten minutes, using a circular movement. Each time you can almost see some of the fat melt away. At first I thought it must have been a dream, but when I measured there was no longer any doubt. I soon grew too slender for my clothes and bad to have them taken in, but it was a pleasure to do it, and I shall feel eternally grateful to the lady who showed me how easy it was to regain my youthful figure. E. L. A.

Builth Wesleyan Sunday School Prize Day. The winter treat and prize distribution in oonnection with Builth Wells Wesleyan Sunday School took place on Wednesday night last week when there was a large gathering of teachers and scholars. The tea was the generous gift of Mr and Mrs S G Talk, of Sunnyside. The tables were presided over by Mrs Tulk, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Cat'ey, Mrs Eger. ton, Mrs Cox, Mrs Sirrell, Miss Morris and Miss Walsh. Daring the interval between the tea and prize distribution some children's competitions took place, the adjadioators being Messrs Frank L Morris (musical), and F B Morley (literary). The awards were:— Children's dnet-l Misses Athel Sayce and Franoes Egerton, 2 Misses Dolly Talk and Elsie Jones, 3 Misses Nellie Egerton and Kitty Barry. Best story—1 Miss Elsie Jones, 2 Miss Dolly Tulk, 3 Miss Lottie Powell. Councillor John Daggan presided at the dis- tribution, and addresses were delivered by Me J T Catley, Mr Jno Morris, Mr F B Morley, Mr John Duggan and Rev G B Keeling. Mrs Tulk banded prizes to the scholars as follows-Ist (50 to 52 attendances), Dorothy Phillips, Gwen Fletcher, Leslie Jones, Willie Egerton, Elmer Sayce, Willie Sirrell, Moore Gougb, Dorothy Tulk, Ada Streeter, Elsie Jones, Maisie Duggan, Lucy Stanton, Nellie Egerton, PbyJlis Jones, Kitty Burry, Dorothy Simcock, Richard Egerton, Walter Burry, Glyn Nicholls, Jack Grant, Ensor Duggan, Frances Egerten, Alice Andrews, Blodwen Andrews, Athel Sayce, Elwyn Jones, Maldwyn Jones, Emily Sirrell, Gladys'Andrews, Frossie Sayce, Ynys Catley, Richard Niblett, and Richard Andrews; 2nd (48 and 49), Wilfred Niblett, Hilda Painter, Clifford Probert, Walter Phillips, and Arthur Niblett; 3rd (46 to 47), Cbas Streeter, Griff Phillips, Muriel Powell, Lizzie Powell and Clara Powell. Missionary collecting prize books were given to Glyn Nicholls, Athel Sayce, Willie Sirrell, Nellie Egerton, Moore Gough, Jno Morgan, Alice Andrews and Ivor Thomas. A special prize, given by Mr Frank L Morris, was handed to Phyllis Jones for securing the greatest number of members for the juvenile class during 1913. A collection was made on behalf of the San. day School funds. The accompanist was Miss Isabel Price (organist).

HAY. FRENCH.—Mademoiselle Toutain will be giving lessons in French during the Spring Term. Miss Terrett, Caemawr House, will be pleased to give information to anyone wishing to join the Classes or requiring private lessons. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—On Thursday, present -Revs. WET Morgan (chairman), G L Cricbton, Messrs W Powell, J W Jones, D P Hopkins, W Thomas, J R Griffiths, W Jones. W V Pugb, E D Weaver, 0 Butcher, D F Powell, E F Cockoroft, D Wall, J Gittoes, Jas. Davies, John Davies, J P Bishop, and Mrs Crickton and Mrs Parry; Mr R T Griffiths (clerk), and other officials.-The Clerk reported that Mr Jas. Evans, who would become tenant of the Workhouse Allotment Gardens on the 25th March next, bad imformed him that the hedges and gates required some repairs. The matter was referred to the Gardens Committee with power to have the necessary repairs done. The Building Committee also reported that they bad considered the plans, specifications, and estimates for the proposed isolated sick ward at the Workhouse, which bad been pre- pared by Mr A. E. Smith, of Hay, but recommended that the matter be deferred for the present. Resolved that the recommen- datioo be adopted. A report was received from the Local Government Board complaining of insufficient exits in case of fire in the women's dormitory. It was stated that one door was papered over and the staircase leading thereto was of wood. The master denied that the door in question was papered over, and stated that the staircase was of stone. Asked why these errors in the report bad been made, the master said the inspector came to him like "a cat on hot bricks, and was ready to go before he came." CHURCH DEFENCE STUDY CIRCLE.-At the meet- ing on Tuesday, the Hon. Mabel Bailey was the leader and the following contributed papers-Mrs R D Garnons Williams, Mrs James and Miss Wellings. C.E.T.S. SOCIAL.-This annual event took place at the Parish Hall on Monday and was attended by between 70 and 80 people. The Vicar acted as M.C. and Mr Rhys Harding accompanied the dances. Mrs S Williams, Mrs Archer, Misses Wellings, Miss F Jones, Miss C Allen and Miss Rainbow had charge of the refreshments. CONGRIESATIONAL CHUBCH.—A well attended social was held in the Congregational schoolroom on Tuesday. It was preceded by a tea for the choir. MOTOR CAR ACCIDENT.—On Thursday morn. ing last a child staying with Mr and Mrs Chambers, of Stoneleigh, Clifford, was knocked down by a passing motor car and badly hurt. Dr. Shepard was sent for and was quickly in attendance. WBSLEYAN SOCIAL.-A tea an social took place in the Wesley Sohoolroom on Friday afternoon last, and a very pleasant time was spent. Mrs and Miss Hastings and the Misses Matthews were respon3ible for the organising and carrying ont of the programme. SBRIOUS ACCIDENT. A workman named Phillip Badhams, of 10, Dulais Terrace, and io the employ of Messrs R. Williams and Sons Ltd., met with a serious accident on Saturday afternoon last at the Cooper's Hall Stables. He fell from the top of a ladder cutting his head severely and lies in a critical condition. Dr. Hinks is iu attendance. DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN.—The death occurred on Saturday last, at the age of 87, of Miss Clara Howells, of the Harley Alms Houses, where she had resided for the past 22 yearB. The interment took place at Kington on Wednesday last. Mr C. Crompton was the undertaker. MARRIAGE.—At the Congregational Church on the 17th inst., the wedding took place of Mr Thomas Price Lewis, of Rosamund, Clifford, and Miss Hannah Mary Eva Webb, the third daughter of Mr and Mrs Humphreys Webb. The Rev. Idris Davies (pastor) officiated. The bride wore a Saxe blue oostume with hat to match, and was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were the Misses Minnie and Rose Webb (sisters of the bride) and they were attired in navy blue and grey costumes respectively. The bride carried a shower bouquet of tulips and lilies. Mr James Webb was best man. BAPTIST CHURCH.—On Tuesday the 20th iust., Mr W Evans, of Church St., a deacon of the Baptist Church was made the recipient of an illuminated address and purse of gold. The occasion was a treat to the scholars attending the Baptist Sunday School, of which Mr Evans has been the superintendent for 21 years. The chair was taken by the pastor (Rev. D. S. Xvans), a letter was read from Rev. J. E. Collier, a former pastor, now of Tredegar, in which he eulogised Mr Evans for his labours as deaoon and superintendent during his pastorate. The address was handed to Mr Evans by Mrs D. S. Evans and the puree of gold by Mrs Jones Williams each making appropriate remarks in doing so. Mr James Williams (Llanercoed) and Mr T Owens also spoke. Mr Evans returned thanks in suitable terms. The address read ab follows :In grateful recognition of faithful services ren- dered in connection with Salem Baptist Sunday School for 21 years as its superintendent, and of strenous duty discharged in the capacity of deacon for the space of 22 years, during which period a heavy debt was removed and other activities promoted by the Church of his faith, stimulated largely by the devotion and wise leadership of our dear brother. These tokens are the pledges of love and esteem on the part of the members of the Church and associates, and children and scholars Of the Sunday School. Whilst thanking the Heavenly Father for so much devotion to duty, we would not omit to notice that element of kindly home influence, which has silently played so large a part in a fruitful life of Christian service in the person of a true help mate. Praying their vow may by the Divine blessing long continue in its strength. Signed D. S. Evans (pastor), Ivor Jones (secretary), Thomas Davies, James Williams, Riohard Evans (deacons), Mrs D. S. Evans and Mrs JoneB Williams (collectors). The illuminated address was supplied by Mr H. R. Grant, Hay. DBATH.-We regret to record the death of Mr Sidney Williams, hairdresser, of St. John's Place which took place on Friday evening last in his 67th year. For some time up to the Tuesday evening previous Mr Williams had been enjoying the best of health, having made a complete recovery from the serious illness he had some two years ago. He was then seized with internal illness and passed away as stated. Deoeased came to Hay in 1865 at the age of 16 years, and from that time had practically carried on the same business at the same shop— a period of about 50 years. He was present at the laying of the foundation stone of the Hay Primitive Methodist Church in Oxford Road, and was among the first to be made a member. For the past 20 years he had held the offiee of society steward of the Church. Five years ago be was elected a member of the Hay Urban District Council and developed strong views in favour of providing better housing for the working classes. He was further strongly opposed to giving way to Hereford on the question of sewerage. He was a member of the Hay Joint Burial Board and attended the last meeting held early in the present month. For nearly forty years he faithfully represented the Prudential Assurance, Company, and was the first agent for that Company in the Hay district. Deceased also acted as rent collector for several owners for a number of years. He was bereaved of his wife some nine weeks ago and his faneral took place the same day of the week-Tuesday last —and at the same :hour, amid tokens of great respect. Amongst those attending the servioe at the Primitive Methodist Church were Mr Cater (chairman) and other mombers of the Urban Council and fellow tradesmen. The ohief mourners were Mr and Mrs W S Williams (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs Arthur Williams (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and I Mrs Harry Williams (son and daughter-in-law), Mr Alfred Williams (nephew), Miss Williams (daughter), and Mr and Mra Hunt (son-in-law and daughter). The Rev. C Milsom officiated. The bymn 11 Rook of Ages was song in the chapel, and Mr Rhys Harding played the Dead March in Saul." The bearers were Mr J Jones (saddler), Mr Richard Evans (Lion street), Mr W Stanley, and Mr F Southgate. Those who sent wreath included the members of the Hay Primitive Methodist Church the Prudential Agents and Officials of the Brecon District and the Members of the Hay Urban Coaacil.

TALGARTH. To purchase goods at D JONES AND CO.'S Winter Sale is to make one of the best invest. ments possible. Half-price Remnant Week commences February 6th. FLOCK OF LAMBS.—Mr Jeakin Evans, Great House Farm, has now a flock of over 60 lambs. BILLIARDS HANDICAP. In the Masons' Arms Hotel billiards handicap Mr F Evans has beaten Mr C Woodman and Mr Rees has beatea Mr C Pugb in the first round. In the second round Mr F Evans has beaten Mr H Evans, and in the tbird round Mr Thomas has beatea Mr Rees. FOOTBALL CLUB.—A selection meeting was held at head quarters on Monday evening, Dr. Hubert Williams presiding. The Secretary (Col.-Sergt.-Inst. C Green) was appointed to attend the next meeting of the Mid Wales League Executive. To meet Rhayader in the Mid-Wales League, on Saturday next, the fol- lowing were selected S Hughes L Powell, V Davies; W Powell, W Shelton, W Holmes; W Thomas, A Williams, L Shelton, R Parry, and C Price. C.M.Y.P.S—A meeting in connection with the C.M.Y.P.S. was held in the vestry on Monday. Papers were read by Mr Tom Lewis on "Captain Scott," by Mr Alfred Price on "Howel Harris," and by Mr E. W. Lewis on "Lloyd George." An interesting discussion ensued in which the following took part :-Rev. Rees (Bronllys), Mr D. J. Morgan, Mr J. J. Pugh and Mr Phillips. The pastor, the Rev. J. J. Jones, was in the chair.

ERWOOD. CONSERVATIVE COMMITTER.—A well attended meeting of the local Conservacive Committee was held ia the Market Hall, on Friday last, when the following appointments were made Mr H A Christy, Llangoed Castle, chairman Mr J B Richards, vice chairman and treasurer Messrs T Jones, Pontnoyadd. and A L Richards, Maesclettwr, delegates Mr T M. Bevan, Church House, Gweaddwr, secretary. A strong and representative working committee was appointed. MANURE EXPERIMENTS. We understand that land on Pencraig, Llawrllaa, and Aber- gwenddwr Farms has been offered for manuring experiments. CANADA LECTURE There was a large audience at the Market Hall on Wednesday last week, to hear Mr D Beynon Davies, B A. lecture on Canada. Mr Davies took the place of Mr S W Pugh (special representative of the Canadian Government in Waies), who was unavoidably absent. Tne Rev. Gordon Williams presided, and remarked that the iecture would be interesting from an imperial point of view. He also mentioned that many people from that district had friends out in Canada. Both the matter and the beautiful illustrations of the address were much appreciated. On the pro- position of the Lecturer, seconded by Mr J Evans (Erwood), a vote of thanks was accorded the Chairman, who returned the compliment to the Lecturer and found a seconder in Mr T Richards (Maesclettwr).

HARDWICKE. CHOIR PREI,,E-NTATION. On Sunday last, after the evening service, a most interesting presentation was made in the vestry of the Church to Mr George Brace, of Penypark, Clifford, who is leaving the neighbourhood. Mr Brace has for man v years been a most valued member of the Church Choir, and when it was known he was leaving the neighbourhood it was resolved by the Vicar, churchwardens, Organist, and members of the choir to shew him some little appreciation of his valued services. All the subscribers were present, and a most appro. priate speech was made by the Vicar (the Rev. M F Harper) on their behalf, in which he expressed the deepest regret at Mr Brace's departure, and spoke of his many years of most > valued and willing services in the choir, of his regular attendance, and of the great loss the choir would sustain. He wished hi n and his family every happiness and prosperity in their new home at Little Cowarne, ne'lt Bromyard. Afterwards Mrs Harpur, with a charming little speech, presented Mr Brace with a silver mounted hunting crop, with attachable thougs, bearing the inscription, Mr G Brace, from Hardwicke Choir; Jan., 1914- Mr Brace feelingly replied, and thanked all most heartily for their kindness, He referred to the happy times spent in the choir, and to the great pleasure it always gave bim. He wished the choir every success and plenty of new members. A. vote of thanks was passed to the Organist (Mr Portman) for collecting. It is interesting to note that Mr Brace has been connected with Hardwicke Church since he was a boy of eight years of age, and received his musical training under the late Mr Hollingshead, who although blind, was organist here for 50 years, and a pupil of the late James Turle, organist of Westminster Abbey.

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A DUTY OF NONCONFORMISTS. Powerful Appeal by the Bishop of St. David's The Bishop of St. David's gave at Llandilo on Monday evening the last of his five speeches on Welsh Nationality and the Welsh Church Bill, and took as his subject the bearing of his argu- as a whole upon the attitude of reasonable ■Nonconformists. After dwelling at some length on the fact that the best tendency of the age was to view religious differences in the light of IRFeement, and showing what had been done in this country and America to prepare the way for better understanding between various Christ- j*118' his Jordfhip said it seemed to him that 'here were three separate and successive stages °o the way towards the supreme Christian ideal, and that any attempt to try jumps or short cuts would not help. The first stage was cordial Understanding, the next alliance or federation, "hile the goal was the restoration of that scrip- tual Catholic unity which was the strength of the Primitive Church. The signs of the times encouraged hope that Christian churches were looking in the right direction, and that the attain- ment of the first stage of reform, viz cordial Understanding, from which all else would in due poorse grow. was no vain hope for the Christian People of this generation in the British Empire 'd America to cherish. The momentous ques- tion, whether Wales was to share in that great ope, made it the clear and urgent duty of Reasonable Nonconformists to look at the Disestab hshment and Diseudcwment Bill in a new light, 'nd to ask their consciences with the deepest possible seriousness and anxiety whether this rill was at all the sort of measure which would elp to bring the blessing of cordial understand- Il1 to the Christian people of this generation in Wales. PLATITUDES NO SUBSTITUTE FOR THOUGHT. He was aware that many of the promoters of the bill had said that their motive was the good of the Church. While accepting the estimate of their feelings, which the leaders of that attack on the Church thought it good taste to give, it was not overstepping the line of legiti. mate criticism to suggest the pertinent enquiry whether there bad been sufficient thought at the back of the bill. To his mind the entire absence of indications of anything like adequate thought Was a most painful feature of the speeches and Writings of Welsh Disestablishers. He must, therefore, press the question home on the con- sciences of reasonable Nonconformists, whether It was a reasonable thing to expect the growth of cordial understanding between Christian people in Wales to be helped by a bill, which in Its disestablisbment clauses overthrew the whole existing legal organisation of the Church, with- out redressing a single Nonconformist grievance, and in its disendowment clauses secularised all the ancient religious endowments of the Church, without rioim; the slightest good to the cause of religiou in an) Inonconformist chapel in Wales. Unless someone could point out by serious argu- ment where precisely his criticism of the bill in this respect was misdirected, be was entitled to say plainly to reasonable Nonconformists that they were in duty bound to oppose this bill, not- withstanding the platitudes of its promoters about the amiability of their feelings, on the solid ground that it was essentially an unreason- able and unjust measure, which instead of being any help would be a grave hindrance to the growth f cordIal understanding among Christian people In Wales. THE EXAMPLE OF SCOTLAND. The Presbyterians of Scotland were at the present time applying their practical reason on the lines of the progressive thought of the age to seek patiently for the right way to bring out tIe essential harmony which there was between t ? principle of the national recognition of Irk -'IDGU and all that was just in the principle of us equality on the basis of a common -Standing that there was to be no secularisa- J0Q of religious endown ents in Scotland. It a last'n8 discredit to the reputation .1 Wales for love of religion and for inteligsnce reasonable Nonconformists allowed this out- p-date, crude, and mean liktle bill to be forced Dto law in their name this year, when Scotland, Which twenty years ago was as eager as Wales for Disestablishment, had had the moral courage to reconsider its past opinion. The respact of reasonable Welsh Nonconformists to. day for the good and eminent men who led Welsh Noncon- form^ denominations 40 years ago illustrated a wholesome feature of Welsh character, but respect might be degraded to servility if the clear and deep distinction. which there was between the unchangeableness of religious ideals and the changeableness of religious opinions was not discerned. This generation could not cling too much to the devotion to the cause of religion which wae the ideal which inspired their fathers, but in the entirely different circumstances and atmosphere of Wales to-day it did not follow at all that the right way now to show loyalty to their fathers' ideals was to cling mechanically to out-of-date opinions. A GRAVE RESPONSIBILITY. He was convinced, by a mass of definite evidence, that the Government had been misled about the real opinion of reasonable Welsh Nonconformists about the secularisation of re- ligious endowments proposed in the bill. If all the Nonconformists who bad expressed to their Church neighbours in private, during the last two years, their personal opposition to Welsh Disendowment, possessed the moral courage to come out into the open like Mr Radcliffe and others, and let the Prime Minister know their real convictions, he could have no choice but to carry out his pledges to Parliament as to the Use be proposed to make of the Parliament Act, and drop the Bill. It was high time to clear Welsh public life of the unrealities which degraded not only politics in Wales, but also the moral tone of Wales. Since the Govern- ment refused to test the opinion of the Welsh people on this bill by means of a referendum, reasonable Welsh Nonconformists, whose con- sciences were offended by the secularisation of religious endowments, ought to find some other Way for themselves, and that soon, for letting the Prime Minister know that the Welsh mem- bers for whom they had voted at the last election did not represent their convictions about the secularisation of religious endowments. It was putting it at its lowest for him to claim, as he did claim, that he bad made it impossible, until some one answered his argument, for any reasonable Nonconformist to plead the dis- establishment clauses as any excuse to his conscience for not opposing a Bill which Secularised religious endowments. If this bill Were to pass the responsibility of those Welsh Nonconformists, who believed it to be wrong and made no real effort to stop it when it was in their power to do so, would be grave. He was not pleading with reasonable Welsh Nonconformists for the Church, but for the whole cause of religion in Wales. The per- manent future of religious bodies would not be determined by the tactics of politicians, but by the faithful and courageous loyalty of their members to what they believed in their hearts to be the cause of truth and righteousness and religion. Another speech by the Bishop of St. David's is reported on page 2

FOOTBALL. Mid-Wales League. [TABLE TO DATE.] GoALS. P. W. L. D. FOR AOSt P., LlanfaeeB.12 10.. 2 0 ..53 ..II ..30 Llandrindod Wells 10.. 8 1 1 ..37 9 ..17 Brecon S. C. 10.. 8 2 0 ..37 9 ..1« Rhayader 8 5 1 2 ..22 8 ..12 Talgarth 8 5 2 1 ..27 ..10 ..11 Builth Wells 8 3 5 0 ..21 ..19 6 Builth Road ..12 3 9 0 ..20 ..39 6 Brecon Depot 10.. 2 7 1 ..15 ..52 < Hay 10 1 8 1 » ..46 8 Newb'dge-on-Wye 10 1 9 0 ..10 ..4$.. 2

Brecon Sports Club Y. Builth Wells. Wyesiders Defeated by Superior Team. When the Sportsmen took the field on Saturday afternoon, on their own ground, against Builth Wells, there was a doubt in the minds of several of the clob's supporters as to the result, for there were three good players away, namely Smedley, Beech and Hoddinott. The defence could not have been improved upon, but the forward line was considerably weakened by the absence of Hoddinott and Smedley. The visitors on the other hand, were at full strength and a weighty eleven. But the game bad only been a few minutes in progress when it became evident that the Sportsmen's forwards were after all hot stutf- they kept the Builtb defence penned in for a considerable time. Brookes was the first to become prominent. He gained possession in a dangerous position, but when about to shoot was declared offside. A. T. Jones sent well down the field. Seymour Rees returned nicely, Monty Green going on and passing to Brookes, who centred accurately to Green but the latter failed to screw round in time and the ball went wide. A little later Gordon Jones was called upon to fist and he had to repeat the performance two or three times later. Seymour Rees and Phillips broke up a run by Stephens and Green got possession. He went on in partnership with Davies and beat A. T. Jones, but kicked into Gordon Jones' bands. LDmlay proved a stumbling block to Stephens and a pretty piece of com. bination between Probert, Churchill and Smiles was broken up by Parry. Brookes received and dashed off at a high pace. He parted to Davies who sent well on for him to regain possession and negotiate Harpur. A. T. Jones ran on, but failed to intercept Brookes who bad no difficulty in beating Gordon Jones with a good shot. The Sportsmen again pressed and both the Builth backs and goalie were given a warm time of it. After the custodian bad conceded a corner J. Davies, with a fine shot, netted for the homesters the second time. From centre Builth broke away and looked !ike scpring, but Steers sent hopelessly wide. Presently Bufton sent over to the left wing and Palk returned a splendid centre and Monty Green, after a melee in the goal month, scored the Sportsmens third goal. Following this there was some exciting play in the Builth goal aree, and the homesters were given three successive corners, Gordon Jones saving the last by the skin of his teeth. Following some mid-field play the visitors ran up to danger point and Hall had to run out to clear. Monty Green secured the ball in mid-field and went away "on his own." He beat Smith and bad I to confront A. T. Jones. The latter failed to stop the ball on the bounce. Green rounded him and regaining possession sent in a stinger I which beat Gordon Jones all the way. Half-time score:- Sports Club 4 Builth Wells 0 On resuming the visitors showed greater dash while the Sports Club forwards seemed to have slackened their pace. At any rate the Bailth forwards particolarly the two extreme wing men, made headway and gave Phillips and Rees some trouble. Occasionally the Sportsmen got down but their passes were too long with the result that A. T. Jones cleared with ease. Then for sometime the home forwards dominated the play again and Gordon Jones was called upon to clear on several occasions. Stephens made some good runs on the Builth right wing and following one of these sprints centred to Smiles, who tapped the ball over Hall's bead-the latter had left his charge-and it rolled into the net. Soon afterwards Smiles got away on the left wing and centred nicely to Probert, who registered the visitors' second goal. From centre the home forwards went away with a rush and Gordon Jones had to fist out. Then Brookes got possession, and made no mistake, scoring the fifth for the Sportsmen. Phillips missed a long shot into the Brecon half by A. T. Jones, and Smiles raced ou and shot hard. Hall ran out to meet the ball and apparently stopped it with his knees, but it curled into the net. From centre the home forwards again went straight for goal and Brookes found an opening and obtained their sixth goal, thus also performing the hat trick. Immediately the ball was centred time was called. Final:- Brecon Sports Club 6 Builth Wells 3 The teams, under the charge of Sergt.-Inst. Green, Talgarth, were Builth Wells: Gordon Jones A. T. Jones, S. Harpur Stanton, J. Smith, E. T. Evans J. Stephens, R. Steers, T. Probert, G. Churchill and Smiles. Sports Ciub Hall; Phillips, S. Rees Parry, Bufton, Lumley; G. Brookes, J. Davies, M. Green, Ursel Williams and Palk.

Talgarth y. Builth Road. Played at Talgarth on Saturday. Sergt. Spooner, of the Brecon Depot, was in charge and the teams were :— Talgarth S. Hughes; L. Powell, E. Evans; W. Powell, W. Holmes, L. Humphries; C. Barnett, W. Shelton, L. Shelton, A, Williams, C. Price. I Boilth Road T. Jones T. Davies, A. Lloyd E. Jones, T. Phillips, L. Stephens; W. Williams, F. Spark, P. Jones, E. Barlow, T. Renton. Talgarth played up the field and Builth Road were soon pressing, Sparks shooting over the bar. Talgarth attacked for Len Shelton to send wide. Then there was a melee in front of the Boiltb Road goal, but the ball would not face the net. The visitors were awarded a free," but sent wide, and at the other end Len Shelton cleared the bar. Following a run down by the Builth Road right wing Hughes made a good save. Next there was a good bit of play by Barnett and W. Shelton, but the goal was missed again. W. Powell, Barnett and W. Shelton all tried to score, but in vain. Len Shelton also bad a shot but this was well saved, Jones diving to clear and conceding a corner. This came to nothing. A shot by Barnett was also well cleared by Jones. Half-time: No score. On the restart Builth Road attacked in a way that meant mischief. Hughes oleared smartly, but oonceded a corner, which was spoilt by the wind. Talgarth then forced a corner, but Shelton could not find the goal. The visitors having bad two unproductive corners, C. Price took command of the ball but sent behind. Again he made a pretty run down just missing the goal. Talgarth gained one more fruitless corner. From a free on the right the ball was well centred and owing to a mistake of a Talgarth back due to the colour of some of the visitors' jerseys, the first soore fell to Builth Road. Play then became a little lively and after some determined work Len Shelton equalised, amid cheers. With only a minute to go 0. Price ran down and centred for W. Shelton, who got his bead to the ball and scored again for Talgarth. Final :-Talgarth two, Builth Road one. The ground was very treacherous, the players having great difficulty in keeping their feet, and much good work was therefore spoiled.

The Windsor Magazine. An interesting programme of fiction by famous novelists, and important articles by writers of authority on their respective themes, is set forth in the February Windsor Magazine." Prominent among the articles is one of exceptional interest for golfers by Harry Vardon, under the title of Hints for the Long-Handicap Golfer." Some excellent photographs of Mr Vardon accompany this article, as well as drawings illustrating tech- nical points. A second series of portraits and biographies supplements a previous article, which aroused great interest, under the title of Perpetual Personalities," being a survey of the diverse reasons for which the name of an individual has survived his life-time as the name of some object or custom originated by him. The classification of the different reasons for such survivals brings out many curiouB poiuts of interest:, ranging from Plato to Joe Miller and Mrs Bloomer, the American lady who first, iu modern times, advocated the substitution of the trouser for the skirt in woman's atfciro. The fine-art feature of the number oonais s of a survey of the work of the late Phil Morris, A.R A., which is accom- panied by some eighteen reproductions from the artist's work.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. MINISTER'S RESIGNATION.—As the result of a ballot taken at the Sion Baptist Chapel, on Tues- day evening last, the Rev B. E. Williams will resign the pastorate. Mr Williams has ministered at the Sion Chapel for some 15 years. at the Sion Chapel for some 15 years. POLICE COURT.—On Tuesday-before Dr Black Jones (in the chair), Mr J. T. Evans, and Mr J. H. Rees—Michael McPartland (18), industrial school boy, charged on remand with stealing a purse 2s. and 14s 6d in money, the property of Ann Evans, Brittania Cottage, Llanwrtyd Wells, was again remanded pending further enquiries. DR BARNARDO'S ROM Es.-Mr Alfred J Mayers, with Dr Barnardo's musical boys," paid a visit to the Victoria Hall on Wednesday last week. Both the afternoon and evening per- formance attracted a large audience, and Mr Mayers' story of the Homes, illustrated with life plate pictures, was greatly appreciated. Mr D Rowland Gay (Council Schools), presided in the afternoon, and in the evening the Rav Res Evans (Cwmhenog) occupied the chair. The sum raised was about J610. The ten boys were entertained by the following-Mr Prit. chard, Cloth Hall Mr Riobards, Lisburne House Mr Edwards, Temperance Hotel; Mrs Barker, Bridgend and Mrs Jones, Minyrafon. Mr Aaron, the conductor of the musical boys," stayed with. Mr T B Lewis, at Bronallt, and Mr Mayers was the guest of Mr (JTEvans, J.P., Abernant House. HUNTING.—Much damage has been done by foxes in the Llandovery district of late, and by invitation the Irvon and Towy hounds met at Llandilo-fan on Tuesday, the 20th inst. Amongst the large field were noticed Dr Powell, Llandilo-fan, Mr W Price, Llwynteg, Mr Powell, Blaenglyn, Mr J Davies, Bwlchgwyn, Mr Evans, Brynioralt, Mr Thomas, Camnant, Mr Price, Garth. Ffosybardd, Neuadd Wood, and the surrounding covers were drawn blank, and the hounds moved to Cwmcynog, where a fox was found in the wood and paid prompt attention to the notice to quit. Getting clear he beaded for Lietheradda and crossed the dingle to Bedwddu. Nearing Camnant the pace was hot and the wily one doubled, taking the field over the old ground to Cwmcynog Warren, where he ran to earth. Digging operations were decided upon, and Turpin," the terrier, was soon at work underground, and the exciting moment of the' day came when Turpin was found to have three companions in the hole in the place of one as anticipated. Hounds meet on the following dates :—Friday, 30th, at Halfway, Llandovery, 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 3rd, at Cefnllan, Llandovery, 9 a.m. Thursday, February 5th, at Nantgwyn-Rhandy- mwyn; Saturday, February 7th, at Troed. rhyweymer, 9 a.m. IMPROVE M ENT.-The hope is being generally expressed that at the Urban Council meeting to be held on Friday next, members will give due consideration to the better lighting of the town and not trust so much to the Parish Lantern in the future. MOTOR BREAKDOWN.—On Friday last Mr W Hansard was motoring from Liverpool to Swansea. The engine failed through a breakage when near Cynghordy, and upon examination it was found that the damage was rather extensive and Mr Hansard, his chauffeur, and motor-car returned to Liverpool by train. NOTICED.—There is a vast difference between the respective ages of a child when it fetches beer and when it travels at half-price on the railway. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.—On Thursday last the annual tea and prize distribution in connection with St. James' Church Sunday School took place in St. James' Hall, and there was as usual a good attendance. The following ladies took tables :—Miss Glyn Thomas, Miss Davies, Miss Evans and the Misses Gertie and Lilly Thomas, receiving valuable assistance at the hands of Mrs Geo Price, Mrs Blewitt and Miss M J Graham. The vicar (the Rev J E Lloyd) pre- sided at the distribution, and was supported on the platform by the Rev Lewis Williams, Mr Geo Price (superintendent), and Mr C Lloyd- Owen. Thirty-five members had attended the requisite number of times to qualify for a prize, and the distribution was made by Mrs Geo Price, Station Villa. Afterwards an excellent programme was carried out by members of the Sunday School. A vote of thanks to the Vicar for presiding and providing the tea was pro- posed by the Rev Lewis Williams. Various games were indulged in by the youngsters, and oranges end sweets, the gift of Mrs Price, were distributed. The following were the prize winners—Gwennie Evans, Katie Hope, Irene Blewitt, Annie Davies, Norab Davies, Dorothy Orgee, Elsie Orgee, Victoria Davies, Maggie Morgan, Dorothy Mack, George Mack, Ada Rowlands, Charlie Blewitt, Letty Rowlands, Thomas Nicholas, D J Nioholas, Frank Bonner, Jessie Palmer, Kathleen Davies, Attie Blewitt, Denis Carey, Angelo Adami, Bernard Bonner, Osborne Daviqs, Tony Adami, Emrys Davies, S L Graham, T C Preece, Mona Morgan, Jackie Rees, George Frederiok Davies, Dennis F Williams, David Morgan, John Mead, J R Rowlands.

Hunting Fixtures. THE CRICKHOWELL HARRIBRS will meet on Wednesday, February 4th, at Pengenfford Saturday, Feb. 7th, Aberhoiwy at 11 a.m. BRECON HUNT.—Saturday, January 31st, at the Barracks. Breakfast 10 a.m. All farmers cordially invited. Wednesday, February 4th, Zoar Village Satarday, the 7th, Llandefalle Hill at 10-45 a.m.—C. H. DEWINTON, M.F.H. I

News and Notes from Trecastle. (BY Novus HOMO). On Monday evening last week a very interest- ing entertainment was held at the National Schoolroom, Trecastle, in aid of the Band of Hope. The room was crowded by an apprecia- tive audience. The chair was taken by the Rev. P W Green, vicar of Llywel. The follow- ing was the programme :—Pianoforte solo, Miss Evans, Penvay; song, "Three jolly barbers," Masters Oliver Davies, George Tyler and David Butler; song, "I wish he would decide, mamma," Miss Lizzie Thomas song (comic), "The village pump," Mr Fred Green; dance, "The rainbow,' Band of Hope children song, "Dyna'r fel," Mr T Evans, Black Horse Inn duet, "A.B.C. Miss Watkins, Oakley House, and Mr W Davies, Red Lion song, "Geisha," Misses L Thomas, S Davies, E and K Edwards dialogue, "A merry Christmas," members of the Band of Hope; song, "Old maid," Miss L Thomas; song (comic), "When I was standing at the corner of the street," Mr Fred Green. Play, "A Royal Jester"King Ortensis, Mr Fred Green Queen Litania, Miss Blodwen Watkins; the Royal Jester, Miss S Davies Chancellor of Exchequer, Miss K E l wards the Lord Chancellor, Master Oliver Davies; the Prime Minister, Miss E Edwards the Lord Chamberlain, Master David Morris the Court Astrologer, Master George Tyler the Lord High Executioner, Miss Verlie Butler; the Commander-in-Chief, Master Dick Watkins; the Admiral of the Fleet, Miss E Edwards; the Usher, Master David Butler; Princess Sylvania, Miss L Thomas; Mr Puck, Miss Myfanwy Green Court Ladies, Misses Davies, Thomas, Morgan and Edwards; Royal Guards, Masters George Tyler and Francon Davies Quips and Cranks, Misses Maud and May Williams, Violet Davies, Betty Evans and Edith Davies, Masters Tom and Willie Morgan, Bertie Davies, Ronald Davies and Gordon Davies Shepherds and Shepherdesses, Misses Davies, Thomas, Morgan, Edwards, Daisy Williams and Mary Ann Thomas, Masters L Williams and Irfon Davies. The performance of the play was excellent. Miss Evans, Penvay proved a most efficient accompanist. On the following Wednesday the entertainment was repeated at the Market Hall, Sennybridge, when a large audience attended and greatly enjoyed the smart performance of the members of Trecastle Dramatic Society. We are now looking forward to the perform- ance of another dramatic company from the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The sudden death of Mr Joan Jones, carpenter, Cwmdwr, has to be recorded. He was found dead in his home last Thursday morning by a neighbour. Deceased was a widower and lived alone, and was last seen alive on the previous Tuesday, when he appeared to be in his usual health. An inquest was held on the body last Saturday before the district coroner (Dr. W R Jones, Senny bridge), and the jury, of whom Mr McAllister, Cerrigy- dwr, was foreman, returned a verdict that death was due to heart disease, from which deceased had been suffering. Another lady paid a surprise visit to the locality last week in search of another long-lost cousin, but her efforts proved fruitless. How disappointing some cousins can be One fears that Trecastle will become known as a den of hidden cousins. Mr William Jones, of Llwyncor farm, near Trecastle, has already a few lambs (one born over a fortnight ago). These are the first lambs of the season in this district. The Trecastle Choir have already commenced practicing for the Cray Eisteddfod and mean to make the Cray Invincibles "go all the way." Rumour has it that some of the Dramatic Society have been offered positions with a com- pany on the stage and will shortly leave for the City

BUILTH WELLS. WIDENING OF THE BRIDGE.—The question of improving the Builth bridge came before the Radnorshire County Council on Friday, when Captain Gibson-Watt reported that a sub-com- mittee met representatives of the Breconsbire County Council and discussed the matter. They found that it was absolutely necessary to strengthen the bridge during the next two years and it also ought to be widened. A scheme involving £ 1,700 had been drawn out, and the committee recommended that the Council make an application to the Road Board for assistance. Eventually this was agreed to. SCHOOL MANAGER.—The Vicar (Rev. W H Wenham) z-acceeds his predecessor (the Rev. H A Crosbie, as a manager of the Builth Council School. Tie appointment was made by the Breconshii Education Authority on Friday. MINSTREL ENTERTAINMENT.—On Wednes- day evening last week the Builtb Wells Minstrel Troupe gave a performance at the Drill Hall in aid of the funds of the Red Cross Society before a large and appreciative audience. The troupe was assisted by a competent orchestra composed of Miss Eva Jones (pianoforte), Mr E S Jones (organ), Mr J D Evans (cornet) and Messrs Hatcher aDd Hayter (violins). The conductor was Mr G C Evans. Songs, etc., were rendered by Messrs Tom Williams, M Smiles, T Hoi- brook, G R Thomas, G Carill, G Bradley, Sid Davies, Martin C Colquhoun, A Morrow, Wilfred Weatherley, J Williams, E Weatberley and W J Williams. ENTERTAINMENT BY DR. BARNARDO'S Boys. —The "musical boys" from Dr. Barnardo's Homes (under the charge of Mr A J Meyers) gave an interesting entertainment under the auspices of the Local Habitation of the Young Helpers' League on Thursday night. In the unavoidable absence through illness of Miss Vaughan Vaughan the secretarial duties were carried out by Miss B M Goodwin, White House. Mr and Mrs J Price, Maesllyn, also interested themselves considerably in the boys' visit, and others who rendered valuable assist- ance were Miss Powell, Brynhyfryd, Miss Myfanwy Morgan, Glangwye, and Miss Clara Jones, High street. The Vicar, the Rev. S H Wenham, presided at the afternoon and Mr Vaughan Vaughan at the evening meeting, and there was a large attendance on each occasion. In the course of his remarks from the chair Mr Vaughan Vaughan said Dr. Barnardo's Homes were one of the most beneficial and philan- thropic institutions in Great Britain and were worthy of generous support. (Hear, hear.) Mr Meyers also delivered an interesting address. Animated pictures showing the life and work of the Homes were shown through the kindness of the proprietor of the Kino (Mr G Hand). SIR MARCHANT WILLIAMS AT HOME.—Sir Marchant Williams, accompanied by Lady Williams, arrived home on Friday afternoon. Interviewed in the evening by our Builth representative, Sir Marchant said he had recovered so much that be could walk about with ease, but he would not be able to take up his ordinary life for a little time. He had a very pleasant voyage and everyone was kind and attentive to him. He returned by the boat on which he left England, and all the officers and others on the vessel showed their surprise and delight at his recovery. It was on the outward vovage that the first operation took place, and the second was in hospital at Lisbon. The three doctors who performed the latter were astonished at Sir Marcbant's courage and stamina, which must have helped greatly in I pulling him through. Sir Marchant looks remarkably well considering that it is not so long ago that he underwent two serious opera- tions and was kept for 28 days on his back. There is every prospect of his being able to resume duty soon with all the vigour of the past. I

BEULAH. PERSONAL.—The degree of M.A. of the University of Cambridge has been taken by the Rev Herbert Allen, son of Mr S Allen, the Post Office. The rev. gentleman is curate-in-charge of one of the churches of Bradford (Yorkshire), and is related by marriage to Mr Eyre Alonsell, M.P. for South Worcestershire. FORESTERS.—The accounts of the A.O.F. "Court Beulah," of which Mr E Price (Pant- glas) is secretary, were audited in the Reading Room on Saturday evening, the auditors being Messrs J Price, Dolfiri, aiid T S nitb, Tyll wyd. RENT AUDIT.—The half-yearly rent audit of the Llwyn Madoc estate was held on Tuesday week. SCHOOL PENNY BANK.—The Penny Bank held in connection with the school, and of which Miss Thomas (Llwyn Madoc) and the Head Teacher are the trustees, is in a very flourishing condition. There are 35 depositors, and during, the year ended 31st December, 1913, the deposits amounted to Y,13 6s lid and the with- drawals to f,4 13d 7d JE55 18s standing to the credit of the depositors. The interest is 4 and one sixth per cent., the excess over the Post Office interest being kindly given by Miss Thomas. READING ROOM.—A meeting of the Reading Room Committee was held on Saturday at which it was decided that the customary Eisteddfod should be held during Easter week. A sub-committee was appointed to carry out the arrangements. SPORT.—A party of sportsmen from Llan. wrtyd Wells motored to the village on Saturday morning last, and bad a splendid day's sport on Caerau Farm, by kind permission of Mr Isaac Thomas.