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SEND FOR PRICE ■ LIST" |S MENDING BELTS and HARNESS I ■ USE BIFURCATED RIVETS. ■ Noneed to Punch holes. Simply I drive Rivets. and bend back H rongs. Neat and strong. H j Of all local Tron- mongers, or send 1/- H ■I KSU/^IUUOjmtt for box (assorted) to— H W Bifurcated^ and^Tubular H Aylesbury, Bucks. 9|

EXPORT OF MEAT FROM SOUTH AFRICA.— J I At a meeting of the loir erial Cold Storage and Supply Co,, Limited, the chairman said that they felt that the meat supplies of South Africa were ] increasing, and with tbe gcod agricultural feeling developing in South Africa, the time had come j when at certain seasons of the year the export 1 of meat would probably come into vogue. They j did not want to be too optimistic, but there was ample reason to hope that in the years to come there wortd be an export trade from South I Africa to Europe. I I

POULTRY KEEPING A PROFITABLE HOBBY. I BY "UTILITY." DUCK REARING. The evils of overcrowding in poultry man- agement cannot be exaggerated; but 1 do not think it is generally realised that a much larger number of ducks can be reared per acre in the course of a year than is possible with other poultry. During the duckling stage, when they are fed for early develop- ment, they appear to be able to sustain forc- ing for a longer period than any other kind of poultry, and the desire to wander is appa- rently dormant; while they appear to be less influenced by the injurious effects of tainted ground than are chickens or young turkeys. In some districts for many years large num- bers of ducklings have been reared upon small areas, where the birds are crowded to- gether with no ill results, such as would be expected with chickens. But it has been found more profitable to leave the work of breeding to others, and to purchase the eggs, confining attention to the work from the time hatching commences. Breeding stock ought to have access to water in which to disport themselves, and the progeny are much stronger if the parents have liberty. In fact, ducks that are to be kept as stock birds should be given full liberty after the first fortnight of their exist- ence, and also allowed free access to water. Development will thus be retarded, and the birds will grow slowly as compared with those which are subjected to the forcing treatment; but they will build up a strong frame and a reserve of strength which are essential to their future work as breeding stock. Size is attained ultimately, but not with the same speed, and the birds are not fit for killing as ducklings. THE MINORCA FAMILY. I am asked to give a short note on Minorcas, which my correspondent thinks are not often mentioned in this column. As a matter of fact, I appreciate the family very highly, and should be very sorry to see any falling off in their popularity. They are in general appearance similar to the Leghorns. Their general outline is, in fact, that of the latter, but with more length of body and heavier in mould. They are one of the most profitable breeds of poultry for the farm. Though not, of course, first-class table birds, their flesh is white or light-coloured and fine- grained. They are non-sitters and year-round layers, as winter layers being exceptionally good when kept under fairly favourable cir- cumstances. While Leghorns on the average surpass them in the number of eggs laid, the Minorcas' eggs are larger and equal the out- put in bulk. Their eggs are white and average eight to the pound. They lay from fourteen to fifteen dozen a year. Being of an active and restless disposition, they keep in splendid condition and make good foragers. They are hardy, easily raised, and mature quickly. There are three principal varieties—the Black Minorcas. the White Minorcas, and the Rose Comb Minorcas. The latter are usually black. The only objection that is made to the Black Minorcas is that their large combs are easily frozen in cold climates. The Rose Comb Minorcas entirely overcome this objection. SCRATCHING-SHEDS. In reply to A. L. H. there are numerous types of scratching-sheds, but their shape does not much matter so long as the shed is brightly lit. spacious, and well protected. In- deed, existing buildings can often be adapted for use.- A shed built in combination witt the poultry-house will be best for most pur- poses. The floor of the shed must be deeply bedded with some scratching litter, and the corn scattered sparingly In it. The litter may be dried leaves or bracken, chaff or sand. Town poultry-keepers can make use of road- sweepings mixed with old straw. No healthy fowl will be idle when it can obtain good corn for the scratching. All corn eaten in -the shed may be supplied in this way, but soft food must be given in the trough, and should not be allowed to get into the litter. In the house illustrated an ingenious feature has been provided for feeding the soft food. The bars at the end enable the bird to feed whilst HOUSE AND SCRATCHING SHED. inside. There is a flap to cover the troagfe, and when raised it keeps the food in the trough dry in wet weather. The house, which is built in sections, has no division, the perch running the whole length of the house, with movable dropping-board underneath. OFier useful features are the sliding glass shutters over wire-netting and the lock-up outside nests with movable bottoms for easy cleaning. During wintry weather such a shed, though open in front (preferably towards the south), will provide dry and comfortable quarters, and it may. if desired, be placed and moved about on pasture or arable land, or in the vege.table-- garden, where short work will be made with hibernating insects. For birds which are still growing the scratching-shed is very desirable. It encour- ages steady development, invigorating the organs, and ensures early and generous egg production. In towns where space is precious a large number of fowls can be kept on a limited area, provided the strictest attention is paid to cleanliness. But where good-sized runs can be provided the mistake should not be made of regarding scratching-sheds as suit- able for continuous confinement throughout the winter. No opportunity should be missed when the weather is mild and dry of allowing th-e hens and chickens a. run, even if only a short one, ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. "Mrs. B."—BOOK ON POULTRY.—A large number of books of all sizes and prices from a penny upwards have be-en published on poul- try and various branches of management during the last few years. I do not know of any that gives a larger amount of information for the money than "Poultry for the Many," published at Is. at 10, Essex-street, Strand, London. W.C. "S. C. T."—NEST-BOXES.—When a large number of hens are kept in a house, one box is sufficient for five hens; but at least three boxes should be provided if only ten or fewer birds occupy the house. Arrange the boxes so that the openings face the back wall of the house, and are semi-dark, or change the nest- ing material once a month, or more often, and frequently disinfect boxes. If the backs are, movable, eggs are more easily collected. Small Holder."—COCKERELS WEAK ON LEG.s.-Prob,-tblv the growth has been forced, and was too rapid. Keep the bird warm and dry, and rub the legs and feet with turpen- tine. Give plenty of chopped meat and ground raw bones, with an abundance of green food. Stop feeding cockerels, and provide only good oats or wheat. Half a dozen pills may be given in the course of a week, made up as follows: Five grains phosphate of lime, Igr. sulphate of iron, -gr. sulphate of quinine, strychnine. "J. G. T."—MIDDLINGS.—This is one of the by-products of milling, being the coarse flour from wheat, oats, or barley. It is sold in various qualities and under different names, such as pollards, sharps, thirds, top- pings, boxings, and parings. It is a great pity that the quality of these by-products is not fixed by law; it often happens, I am afraid, that the miller gets rid of a large amount of material that is of no use or value to him or anyone else by grinding it fine and mixing it with genuine middlings. An correspondence affecting- this oolumn should be addressed to "Utility," care of the Editor. Requests for special information must be ctsoosn- paoied by a stamped addressed envelope.

lLANGORSE ESTATE SALE. Numerous Purchases by Tenants. Mr David Price, of the firm of Messrs D. Price (F.A.I.) & Williams, auctioneers, Brecon, offered for Raja by public auction (for Mr J. B. Dyke, of Westwood, Pecarth), at the Castle Hotel, Brecon, on Friday last, a number of freehold farms, smallholdings and cottages, building sites, &c., situated at Liangorse and Llandefaelog, near Brecon Lot 1 W88 a freehold farm and lands, known as Llwynbedw Farm, situate in the parish of Liangorse, held by Mrs M ry Powell OR a yearly tenancy at f34 per annum, and containing 42 3r 21p. The tithe rent charge is com- muted at Y,4 4s, aud the amount paid in 1913 was 13 23 lid. The tenant pays all outgoings except tithes and property tax. There is a good dwelling-houge and ample out-haildings. Sold to tbe tenant, amidst applause, for JE700. Lot 2 -Freebold farm and lands known as Coed Perthan," situate in the parish of Lian- gorse, and held by Mr. James Jones, on a yearly tenancy at an annnal rent of J930, and con- taining 25a 3c 16p. The tenant pays all rates, taxes and tithes except property tax. The titbe, lent charge is comcuutsd at X2 78 8d, and the amount paid in 1913 was £ 2 29 OJ. Sold to Mr John Price, solicitor, Brecon (for Mr R Pryddercb, Eli Grove, Llangorse) for £685.. Lot 3.-Freehold farm and lands," King's H. ad Farm," Liangorse, in the cccnpation of Mr John Thomas, at an annual rent of 965, and containing about 64 i Or 39p. Tenant pays ail rates, taxes and tithes, except property tüx; tithe rent commmnle6 at zelo 198 Ocl, and the amount paid in 1913 was £8 63 8d. There ia a good dwelling-houari and ample out- buildings. Sold to tenant (Mr J. Thomas), amid applauee, for £ 1,160. Lot 4.-Frc-ehoiri farm and landii known as Upper Pendrf1 Farm," Liangorse, held by Alderman Wifliam Prwell, at the annual reui cf e200; and containing about 182a 2r 16p. Tenant pays all outgoings except tithe reut charge and property tax. The titbe rent charge is commuted at £ 23 43 0:1, and the amount paid in 1913 was JE17 168 11d. Tbete is a good dwellitg-houee add ample and bubstautial outbuildings, and much of the land

X-RAY MARVELS. ft In Use at Brecon Infirmary, The X-Ray apparatus has now been installed at the Brecon County and Borough Infirmary, and it iR one of the beat and largest of its kind in South Wales, being fully equipped with all the modern appliances. Some years ago a special fund was raised among the county people and local residents for tbe purpose of purchasing this most modern aud valuable addition to the Infirmary eqnipmeot. The amount collecterl was deemed sufficient to meet the expenditure at the time, but the total cost of the whole of the installation has far exceeded that sum. One of the reasons for this excess is that a plant bad to be laid down tosnpply electricity, and this, together with the engine-house and other accessories, cost approximately C300. A considerable sum is still needed to clear the ontlay, and E-ov)sotiptionk for the special food will be thankfully received. Advantage has bow. ever been taken of the provision of a supply of electric light for the X-Rays, to light the Infir- mary as a whole with electricity, and this will effect a saving in the annual expenditure. No exact rules have yet been made for charges in respect of perBODs ondergoing X Ray treatment, and this question will bo con. sidered at a meeting of the special committee. It is hoped to make the installation seif- supporting. Very useful work has already been done with the apparatus. About six patients heve been put under the X Rays for fractures and other troubles in connection with bones, and last week Lord Glanusk paid a visit to the Infirmary and expressed his great satisfaction with the manner in which the work was conducted and the apparatus installed. His Lordship bad the additional satisfaction of observing personally the con. dition and progress of his own recent injury. The installation was seen by a "County Times" reporter on Friday through tbe courtesy of Dr. Valentine Rees (the hon. surgeon of the Infirmary), Dr. Miranda (the bouse surgeon), and the Matron. He saw the bones of his two hands for the first time, the radiograph work being excellent. The inbtallation was supplied by Mr A. E. Dean, Loudon. We give sn illostraticn which will help our reader.9 to appreciate the value of tbo X-Ray I revelations of the state, of the bones and* the location of foreign substances in the body far better than any description in words. Tbe illustration is produced from an X-Ray photo- graph taken iu the Brecon Infirmary in the case of a leg fracture. It shows the two bones of the Jay and the frsotdre, as plainly as if those bones had been exposed instead of being wrapped in living flesh. The use of the Rays in this case-the accident occurred before the installation-enabled the doctor in charge to re-arrange the splints to the distinct advan- tage of the patient. How enormously the surgeon is helped by X- Rays when be has to probe for and extract foreign Bubstanoee, such as bullets, can readily be imagined from oar illustration.

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"POOR OLD JANE." DIES WORTH 2250. Brecon Woman's Singular Life. No one can have lived long in Brecon without becoming familiar with the bent figure of Poor old Jane," so bent that her bead seemed nearly to touch the ground, as she hobbled along. Suggesting by her garb and a dingy old bag she generally carried about—obviously a "col- lecting bag "—that she was extremely poor, 11 Jane" excited the compassion of most people and it has come as a great surprise, even to those who knew her best, that she was possess- ed of a considerable sum of money. Miss Jane Powell, to give the old lady her full name, lived alone in a small cottage, No. 5, Newgate Street, and was nearly 90 years of age. She was last seen alive on Wednesday evening last week, by some neigh- bours, and as she made no appearance on Thursday morning, and it was known she bad become very infirm, the Police were communi. cated with. Forcing an entrance to the cottage they found the old woman lying dead on the bedroom floor. Dr Bees was summoned, and as he was satisfied that death was due to natural causes, an inquest was not deemed necessary. The deceased was an eccentrio character. She jealously guarded her Beclusion in her cot- tage, and a piece of paper stretched across the ground floor window facing the street indicated at about other people's tea hour that the ocou- pant bad retired for the night. It fared ill with anyone who ventured to intrude on her solitude, even though with good intentions, for Jane had a sharp tongue, and used it freely if annoyed. Jane could claim to be unique in one res- pect. For about 60 years she was employed as a gardener at the Castle Hotel, her period of service going back a long time before the present Castle Hotel Co. took over the premises in 1866. For some years old age and infirmity bad prevented her doing any work at the hotel, but she kept up a nominal connection with her old place of employment, and until recently went there regularly. In the last three or four years sbe bad been a pensioner of the Castle Hotel Co. Some years ago she made friends with several cats at the hotel, and on. doubtedly she had some mysteriojas attraction for them, as it bedame their daily custom to go to meet her at the bottom of the hill near the Honddu Bridge. Before old age bad told too greatly on bar she was more saciabre with her fellow bumans, and visitors to the Castle Hotel derived much amasement from her quaint sayings and stories of old Brecon. An examination of her cottage after her death-a task which her singular nnbits made none too agreeable—resulted in the discovery of two bank books—one showing a deposit of X137 7a. 4d. ia the National & Provincial Bank, and the other a deposit of Xlll in the Post Office Savings Bank. In the house there was also a sum of about X5 in gold and silver. "Jane" was a woman of method, too, if she was eccentric. She bad made a will, leaving her money to a nephew—a Mr Lewis Powell, of Cwmdare, near Aberdare—with the except. j ion of £ 10 left to St. Illtyd's Church, near Brecon. We understand that she was an old age pensioner, in addition to being a pensioner of the Castle Hotel Co., and during her long career as gardener at the hotel she must have rE- ceived an enormous number of tips from visitors. She spent little beyond the rent of her cottage, and her accumulation of wealth is thus ex- plained. "Jane "was buried on Satarday afternoon, at Llanilltyd Churchyard, and the staff of the Castle Hotel sent a wreath..

Naturalists on the Beacons. The opportunity to spend half-a-day among the Breeon, Beacons is not to be lightly dismissed (says a writer in the "Hereford Times.") Such an opportunity presented itself on Thursday, when members of the Woolbope Naturalists' Field Club held their third field meeting of the season. It was ladies' day, a title which was fully justified for quite a third of the company oonsisted of the fair sex, and most of them undertook the strenuous climb to one or other of the mountain tops. The haze prevented a clear view of the outstanding points of the Black Mountains on the outward journey from Hereford, though the picturesqueness of the Wye made up for the loss. Beyond Talyllyn Junction proved to be the entrance gate to nearer and much more magnificent views-now of the Brecon ranges. As the special train sped along, Liangorse Lake was just visible in the distance below. Next Usk was crossed, and we were whisked by delightful Talybont. Then there were seven more miles of glorious scenery to Torpantau, where the railroad swept round a half circle in the beautiful Collwng Valley, one of the tit-bits of the day, and we were carried tb an added altitude of 900ft. It was good to step out of the carriage and feel the breeze, and the party was soon marching forward along the Taff-fechan Valley. This is, of course, not the first time that the Club has visited the Brecon Beacons. To those who were new to the country the scenery passed expectations. To the left of Torpantau Jay Pentwyn reservoir at Dolygaer beyond was Merthyr Tydfil, and the chimneys of Dowlais obscured in the haze. Presently the great stone boilt dam of the Upper and Lower Neuadd reservoirs hove in sight. The Mertbyr Corporation are still developing these favoured waterworks of theirs. Plenty of water triokled or rushed down the grassy slopes, and not a few tasted of it with evident satisfaction. A stop was made at the head of the upper sheet of water for lunch. Here an excellent view of the Beacons was bad, the two chief summits taking the form of a lion in repose. The famous Bwlch-ddwy-Alit, the pass of two heights or cliffs, was within a short distance of the spot selected for lunch. The Beacons lay to the left at a right angle, imposing and precipitous, but lit up by the sun's rays and inviting an ascent. The first of the three Beacons was the round-headed Twyn Crybn of 2,600ft. Oo the opposite side of the pass was Fan Big, 300 ft. less. Some of the party climbed Twyn Crybn in the hope of reaching the highest of the trio, Pen-y-fan, whioh occupies the central position and stands 2,910ft. above sea level. It is the highest mountain in Sonth Wales, and only 19ft. less than Cader Idris. One needed to get to the top to appreciate their towering height. The valley below, north and south, looked iike a large map with their gorges deeply shadowed, and the mountain sbeep appeared merely animated specks. The north sides of tbeae heights have almost a sheer perpendicular drop to the valley, which here seems as if it bad been scooped oat of the moontains. Pen-y-fan has a drop of about 600ft. Their old red sandstone —tb ese peaks are tbe highest of the geological j kind in the kingdom-contrasted with the rough grasci and the foliage of the valley, imparted a warmth of colour which was certainly striking, and was intensified by the grey-mauve of the drift which lay about in patches. Several who had climbed Orybu descended into Cwm Seri-the vailey bounded on the north by Bryn Teg and on the pouih by the ridge of Cein-owai-llwch, which is a continuation of the great beacon—and mounted the Rterpsf siepes of Pen-y-fan while oHien¡ took the easier ascent to Corn-da, the third and farthest of the Beaconn, and perhaps gained tbe best view of all from its table-lika crown 2 683ft. high. The'descect was far more trying than the climbing, buS all reached Torpantau in time, and partook of tea at Talyliyn. It was a very enjoyable day h spite of the haze and the unavoidable absence of the guide, Mr Roberts, a Brecon railway guacd, who was obliged to remain at his poat. Tbe President (Rev. Cornish Wstkiua) was also unavoidably absent.. I

f CUSBURY ODDFELLOWS. Dinner and Athletic Sports. Glasbury Independent Order of Oddfellows held their anniversary on Monday. A proces- sion beaded by Hay Town Band was formed, and customary visits were made throughout the locality. Afterwards, the members attended divine service at St. Peter's Church, Rev. H H Gibbon (vicar) officiating. Luncheon was served at Maesllwch Arms Hotel early in the afternoon, Mr E H M Luck- ock (president) occuping the chair. Supporting him were the Rev Hubert G Griffiths, Captain Synge, Dr F J Jayne, Capt Walter deWinton, and Messrs Alwyne Mason, H A Christy, W M Baylis, S Mavrojani, James Gunter, Jno Pritchard (Talgarth), Richard Jones and W Sheldon. The loyal toasts having been honoured, the Chairman referred to the European crisis, and considered that was not perhaps the moment for speech-making. Capt deWinton, in replying to a compliment paid him, also alluded to the war. He urged that all differences should now be sunk, and hoped the British nation, if involved, would be one in loyalty and national duty, upholding the great and glorious traditions of the past. Mr John Pritchard, responding to the toast "Manchester Unity and Board of Directors," said the order comprised a million members and represented a valuation of j £ 16,000,000. Matters whether viewed locally or nationally seemed in a healthy condition from their friendly society standpoint. Numerous Oddfellows served in the South African War, and while they discharged their duty out there, their club interests were maintained at home. If Oddfellows were called upon now the same thing would occur again, and he was convinced that every Oddfellow was prepared t > do bis duty. The company then repaired to Maesllwch Park, where by kind permission of Capt Walter deWinton, sports were brought off before a large crowd of spectators, including the Hon R C Devereux, Mr C D Venables Llewelyn, Lieut Garnons Williams and Rev WET Morgan. Just as the members, beaded by the band, reached the field Captain deWinton announced, amid cheers, that Belgium had declined to help Germany in the present crisis. Officials of the sports were :-President, Mr E H M Luckock Judges, Hon R C Devereux, Capt Walter de Winton, Capt Synge, Revs Hubert G Griffith and H H Gibbon and Messrs W M Baylis, E Butler, S Mavrojani, E H M L'ickock and A Mason Stewards of flat races, Messrs J French, R Jones, A Havard, J R Powell, T Price, T Trew, E Lewis and T Halstead Stewards of galloway races, Messrs E Gittoes, A E Havard, R T Rogers, ar d W Wacket; Starter, Mr W C Morgan, and Hon Secretary, Mr W Sheldon. Results :— 100 yards flat handicap. (Open), 1, E Munn, Three Cocks 2, B Harris, Talgarth; 3, E Greenway, Hay. Half mile bicycle handicap. (Open). 1, A. Jones, Hay 2, T. Penny, Hay 3, A Morgan, Hay. Boys, under 14, 1, John Lewis 2, Alfred Price; 3. William Morgan. Tug-of-War, 1, £ 4, Glasbury Undaunted 2, f,2, Glasbury "Pauntless." 220 yards Oddfellows' race, 1, H. Thomas; 2, D. Whittal; 3, T. Davies, Tregoyd. 440 yards flat handicap. (Open)-I, A Jones, Erwood 2, A Lewis, Llanigon 3, 0 Davies, Tregoyd. Half-mile bicycle race—1, Whittal, Glasbury; 2, D Whittal, Abergavenny. Girls' race—1, Gladys Gittoes 2, Cissie Hughes; 3, May Wacket. Mile galloping race (ponies not exceeding 13 band s)-l, Mr D Davies, Clifford; 2, Mr Cbas. Powell, Boughrocd. Three mile challenge cup handicap. (Open). To be won two years in succession or three years altogether-I. J Webb. Crickbowell 2, C Williams, Llanigon 3, A Jones, Hay. Mile flat handicap. (Open)—1, H Winchester, Tregoyd 2, A Lewis, Llanigon 3, T Davies, Tregoyd. Mile galloway race—1, Mr D Gardner, Llwyncynog, "Flower" 2, Mr D Price, Hay 3, Mr J E Morgan, Glasbury, "Red Poppy." Mile bicycle race handicap—1, A Morgan, Hay 2, T Parry, Hay 3, A Jones, Hay. Teas were provided in a marquee during the sports, and dancing was subsequently indulged in to the music of the band.

G 0 L F. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS MONTHLY MEDAL. £ f L m m 03 O a Z 1st, Rev. J. EvaDs 98 24 74 Carter 100 24 -76 ) 0 2nd, Mr. W. Stephens 88 12 76 j 3rd, Mrs. S. Davies Ill S2 79

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A SUFFICIENT DEFENCE. Charge Against Local School- master Dismissed. At Penderyn Petty Sessions, held at Cefn on Thursday, John Ivor Jones, schoolmaster, Cwm. taf, was charged with assaulting Samuel Brown, aged 5 years, grandson of Elizabeth Brown, living at the Huts, Cwmtaf. Mr F S Simons appeared for complainant; Mr F P Charles for the defendant. Mrs Brown said on the 4th July she was bathing the boy and noticed cane wheals all over bis back and across the shoulder. She took him to the schoolmaster (in consequence of what he told her), but she could not see him. She then took him to the police. She had bad to complain of treatment in the school before. By Mr Charles Mr Jones did not come to her, so she took other steps. Mr Charles If Mr Jones bad bumbled him. self to you the thing would have gone no further ? If he came with his cap in his hand? Witness: I did not want his cap in his hand. Mr Charles Well, without his cap. You brought him before the magistrates. Witness It was my place to do so. The boy was covered with wheals from the shoulder to, the bottom of his back. Mr Charles Down to the place where all have them if they are naughty ? (Laughter). Mr Simons You would not do that to a child of five with a cane, would you ? Mr Charles: Certainly. Witness said the lad had complained to her several times about being beaten, but she took no notice of him, as she did not listen to child- ren's tales. But when she gave him his bath and saw the wheals all over his back and shoulders she went to Mr Jones' house, but he would not see her. She took the lad to Dr Ward on the Saturday, but as she left her card at home she could not see him. She went again on Monday. The lad was too bad to play on Saturday. P.C. Jones said that on Saturday he saw the lad stripped to the waist. On the right shoulder he saw one mark, and on the blade two marks three inches long. On the left arm there was another wheal, and across the ribs, on the left- hand side, was another long wheal. There were four or five marks on the small of the back. Altogether witness found ten wheals. Mr Charles What treatment did you pre. scribe ? Witness I did not prescribe at all. Mr Charles Did you have wheals on you when you were a boy ? Witness I cannot remember. (Laughter). Mr Charles Perhaps you were always good. (Laughter). Did you ever have punishment with the cane ? Witness: Yes, on the hands. (Laughter). Mr Charles Where would you rather have it, on the hands or on the lower part of the back? Witness On my hands. (Loud laughter). The little boy, aged five, was brought into court, but the Bet-ch ruled that he was too young to be sworn or to give evidence. Willie Monks, aged nine, said he saw the' defendant cane Brown on the Friday on his back-twice with the cane and once with his hand. By Mr Simons The boy was put across the desk and across a chair to be caned. Dr. Percy Ward said that on the Monday her saw the boy. He found two bruises, one on the shoulder and one on the right side. He could not find any of the marks referred to in the evidence but they might have died away in the meantime. Arthur Beck, a school boy, said on the Friday be saw the boy put across the desk by the defendant and beaten with a cane three or four times. Wm. Hitchins, a missionary at Cwmtaf. said he examined the boy on the Saturday. Tbere were two bruises on the shoulder blade, and several wheals across the back from top to bottom. The Chairman said the Bench thought the doctor's evidence was sufficient defence, aull dismissed the case.

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#. CHURCH RESTORED AND FREE OF DEBT. Large Gathering at Llanddewi. The re-opening of Llanddewi'r-Cwm Church on July 29th drew together a large number of the inhabitants of the rural district, as well as church people from the adjoining parish of Builth. At 2-30, the time fixed for the service, there were between two and three hundred people in the churchyard. On the arrival of the Bishop Suffragan of t Swansea and a number of clergymen in robes, the door was thrown open and the parishioners and visitors entered, followed by the clergy. The beautifully restored build- ing was filled to overflowing. The clergy present were the Rev J L Bryans, R.D. (St. John's, Builth Road), the Rev S H Wenham (Vicar of Builth and Llanddewi'r-Cwm), the Rev A S Thomas (Rector of Maesymynis), the Rev Herbert Davies (Vicar of Llan- ganten), the Rev Gordon Williams (Vicar of Gwenddwr), the Rev G V Phillips (Crick- adarn), the Rev Lewis Davies (Rector of Llanelwedd), the Rev Tudor Evans (Vicar of Brawdy, Pembrokeshire), the Rev W E Jones (Vicar of Alltmawr), the Rev. David Owen (late Vicar of Alltmawr). Mr Sydney Phillips having taken his seat at the organ, the hymn c. We love the place, 0 God" was effectively rendered. The Rev J L Bryans intoned the service, Rev S H Wenham read a special lesson, and a special prayer was said by the Bishop; and was followedby the singing of the hymn "Lift the strain of high thanksgiving. The Bishop, speaking from the pulpit, said that on behalf of the Bishop of St. David's, who bad intended to be present, he wished to convey his expression of regret at not being able to come. They all knew of the great anxiety of the Bishop at the pre- sent time, as he was in London looking after the interests of the Church. They were bound to feel thankful to his Lordship, and also to acknowledge the great work he had done for the Church in Wales. That work was so great that it could not be fully appreciated, and its effect could not yet be realised. Also on behalf of the Bishop he wished to say how thankful he was to the late patron, Miss Thomas, Llwynmadoc, for restoring the chancel as well as for her hand- some donation of .£100 to the general build- ing fund. Her- good life must have been a source of inspiration to many, and its good influence would be felt for many years to come. He further wished, on behalf of his Lordship, to thank the lady (Miss Thomas Caerwynick, Builth Wells), who gave the beautiful lectern, and his brother clergyman (the Rev Thomas Price, Builth Wells), who, with his usual generosity, gave the pulpit for the church, and also the six members of the Church of England Men's Society who took the whole responsibility of the restoration. That noble act might prove an example for others to follow and their work shewed what men could do for the Church. Special thanks were due to Mr Ward, the secretary of the committee, who initiated the movement, and to Mrs Ward, who worked hard to bring the work to a successful issue. Bishop Lloyd pro- ceeded to deliver an eloquent sermon from Isaiah 26 c., 3 and 4 v. The singing of the hymn "0 God, who metest in Thine hand," followed by the Bene- diction, brought to an end a memorable re- opening service. The collection amounted to.£4 lis. The following members of the Restoration Committee were present :-Messrs J Ward (secretary), C Whislay, W Hobbs and Roger Williams (chairman). Tea was provided in a field close by. The tea makers were Mrs Davies (Aberduhonwy), Mrs Abram Davies (Llanddewi'r-Cwm Hall), Mrs Williams (Maes-y-cwm), Mrs Jones (Penpwllan), Mrs J A Evans (Ysgiog), Mrs Bevan (Hengwm), Mrs Pritchard (Pompren), assisted by Miss Jones (Pwllgwyn), Miss Williams (Hengwm), Mrs Penton (Builth Wells), Miss Prothero (Builth Wells), Mrs Teague. Mrs J Ward (Builth Wells), Mrs S H Wenham and Mrs P B Abery (Builth Wells) also took part in the proceedings. Provisions were given by parishioners and supporters of the Church in the adjoining parish of Builth, and the tea resulted in a clear profit of 92 12s. 6d. to be added to the Restoration Fund. The builder (Mr Robert Meredith, Builth Wells), and the architect (Mr Telfer Smith were both present at the re-opening and the tea. The gathering altogether was a remarkable one, and shewed what deep interest is taken in Church work. Not only is the work of restoration complete, but the popular Vicar was able last Sunday to commence the services with the restored church clear of all debt.

adjoins the main road to Talgarth. Sold to tenant, Alderman Woo. Powell, for 94,000. Lot 5.-Freebold farm and lands known as "Lower Pendre Farm/' together with a meallow. situate in the parishes of Liangorse and Llanfibangel Tulyllyn respectively, and held by representatives of the late Mr David Havard, at a total annual reot ot JB152 10a Odl, and containing aboot I29a. lr 7p. Tenant pays oil tithes, rates and taxes, except property tax. The tithe rent charge is commuted at Y,19 2 63, and the amount paid in 1913 was £ 14 10s 6d. There is a good dwelling-house and amplo outbuildings. Sold to Mr T. Lewis, Penllaoafael, Liangorse, for 1:3,000. Lot 6 -Freeboli cottage and out building?, gardea and small pasture field, known as "Pendre Cottage," situate in the parish of Liangorse, and held by Mr James D. E. Watkins on a yearly tenancy at the annual rent of JE12. Sold to Mr T. Lewis, Penllan. afael, Liangorse, for Y,177 10s. Lot 7.-Freebold blacksmith's shop with cottage aod garden, "Penrbeol Cottage," Lian- gorse, in the occupation of Mr D. J. Powell, at the yearly rent of .£10. Sold to Mr Evan Morgan, Millbrook Mill, Llanhamlacb, for £ 155. Lot 8-Freehold cottage residence, known as "Ty Will LL wel," situate in the village of Llangorse, and held by Mr Henry Ashwortb on a quarterly tenancy, at the rent of X20 per annum. This is a modern residence, contain- ing 2 sitting-rooms, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, &3„ stabling and outbuildings, with garden and paddock. Sold to Mr Morgan, Tymawr, Llan. gorse, for £400. Lot 9.-Frechold garden' or building Rite, known as Pentwyn," situate in the viliago uf Liangorse, and containing about 560 square yards Sold to Mr Jarvis, Liangorse, for Y,25, Lot 10.—Freehold cottage, outbuildings, garden and three meadows, known as "Llan- erohwen," situate in the parish cf L'andefaelog, 3 miles from Brecon, and hel3 by Mr David Williams on a yearly tenancy at the low rent of i'6 10s per a^nuna, and containing about 3 acres. With this lot were also offered about 36,. 2r 1-Sp of Inrcb, which was valued at £ 555. Sold to Mr W. H. Jonps Parry, manager ol the National Provincial Bank, on hihalf of Mrs McCliutoek, Penayre, for 9500. Mr J. W. Morris, goliehor, Qnay street, Car- diff, acted for the vendor, and Mr W. T. Isaac, Brecon, was the optatp, agent.