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

FOOD STUFFS. There has been no material change in the prices of provisions m Brecon since we wrote last week. Bread is, however, op Id per 41b loaf sinoe Saturday. Batchers have not raised the price of meat, and a rumour spread in the Strnet and Llanfaes district that one batcher was charging Is 4d per lb for beef is untrue.

H.R.H, PRINCE OF WALES National Relief Fond. Breconshire subscriptions to date :— Lord Glavnusk £ 100

Homes for Sick and Wounded. Glanusk Park, Crickhowell, S. Wales, 11th August, 1914. The Editor "Brecon County Times," Sir,—Lady Glanusk will be very much obliged if the ladies and gentlemen who are prepared to take in sick or wounded or con- valescent soldiers or officers will kindly notify the fact to MRS ASHBY. Couuty Honse, Brecon, stating how many they are prepared to put up in case of need, and whether they can obtain the necessary medical attendance and nursing locaIJy.- Yours truly, GLANUSK.

YSTALYFERA. WEDDING. The wedding took place on Wednesday, the 5th inst., at St. David's Church, Ystalyfera, of the Rev. D E Thomas, curate of Kidwelly, who has been appointed curate-in- charge of Pencader, and Miss Lizzie Williams, eldest daughter of Mr' and Mrs John Williams, Grugfryn, Ystalyfera. The bride was given away by her father, her sister (Miss Rebecca Williams) attending as bridesmaid. Mr T S I White was the best man. The Vicar of Ystaly- fera (Rev. J Secundua Jones) officiated.

t= I "County Times" Fixture List. ) ( Friday,September 4#h.—Staffing and Salaries and Buildings Committees. "I ) Saturday, September 5ih. Devyoock Agricultural Show. Wednesday, September 9.-h.-Taigartb Agri- I cultural Show. WedneRday, September 16tb.-Brecon Agri- oultural Show. I Friday, September 25th.-Higher Education ) Committee. Friday, October 2od.—Staffing and Salaries and Buildings Committees. Monday, October 12th.-Education Finance Committee. Friday, October 16th.-Standing Joint and Main Roads Committees. Monday, October 19bb.-County Finance Committee. Tuesday, October 20bb.-Brecousbire Quarter Sessiocs. Friday, October 23d.—Education Authority. Friday, October 30b.-COI]Dty Council. Entertainments, public meetings, sports meetings, agricultural and other shews, &c., whilst being advertised in the "Brecon Coanty Times," will be notified under the above beading without farther charge. Similar noti- fications of events not advertised will be inserted at scale rates.

The Truce at Home. The public throughout the country will, we are sure, heartily concur in the desire expressed by the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition on Monday for the attainment of a com- promise on the Home Rule Bill. The supreme need of the time is national unity, and this can only be maintained by mutual goodwill and rigorous adher- ence to that abstention from aggressive and self-seeking action on which a truce between the great political parties in the State must be based. The avoidance of domestic strife is of such paramount importance in the present crisis that we think it opportune to remind our readers of the agreed conditions on which the present abeyance of party conflict depends. On July 30th the Prime Minister made the following declaration in the House of Commons "The issues of peace and war are hanging in the balance, and with them the risk of a catastrophe of which it is impossible to measure either the dimen- sions or the effects. In these circum- stances it is of vical importance in the interests cf the whole world that this country, which has no interests of its own directly at stake, should present a united front, and be able to speak and act with the authority of an undivided nation. If we were to proceed to-day with the first Order on the Paper, we should ineviiably, unless the Debate was conducted in an artificial tone, be involved in acute controversy in regard to domestic differences whose import- ance to ourselves no one in any quarter of the House is disposed to disparage or to belittle. I need not say more than that such a use of our time at such a moment might have injurious, and lastingly injurious, effects on the inter- national situation. I have had the advantage of consultation with the Leader of the Opposition, who, I know, shares to the full the view which I have I expressed. We therefore propose to put off for the present the consideration of the Second Reading of the Amending Bill-of course without prejudice to its future-in the hope that by a postpone- ment of the discussion the patriotism of all parties will contribute what lies in our power, if not to avert, at least to circumscribe, the calamities which threaten the world. In the meantime, the business which w.e shall take will be confined to necessary matters and will not be of a controversial character." I Mr Bonar Law, replying on behalf of the Unionist Party, said I "As the Prime Minister has informed the House, it is with our concurrence that he has made the suggestion which I we have just heard. I am obliged to the Prime Minister for saying that in the meantime party controversial business will not be taken. I am sure it is his intention, as it would be the wish of the whole House, that this post- ponement will not in any way prejudice the interests of any of the parties to the controversy." During the last few days there has been in certain quarters a deplorable insistence on the demand that the Government shall pass the Home Rule Bill, unamended and with no provision for the satisfaction of the claims of the people of Ulster. This, it is urged, should be done under Parliament Act procedure upon the occasion of the prorogation of Parliament at the end of; the present month, and the Liberal Party is incited to "garner" the unmodified Home Rule Bill and the Welsh Dis- establishment Bill at that time as the first fruits of the new and eminently contentious Parliamentary method. We need hardly point out that such a course would be a gross breach of the honour- able obligation accepted by both sides in the establishment of the truce in home politics.

THE WAR. SUM MAR Y 0 F EVENTS. [Continued from page 6.] In the first battle between the French and Germans the French have won the victory. Althirch, ten miles over the frontier in Al- Race, was carried with the bayonet in an attack daring Friday night, and Malhausen, eleven miles further in tbe interior, was occupied without fighting. Mulhanaen is the chief industrial town in Alsace The French losses are stated to be small in comparison with the importance of the victory. Startling reports as to the numbers of the killed and wounded on both sides have been contradicted. An official message from the Admiralty states that one of the cruiser sqaadrona of the main fleet was attacked on Sunday by German submarines. None of His Majesty's chips was damaged, and one of the enemy's eohoaarines (U 15) was sunk. She carried a crew of 12 men. From the Overseas Dominions comes re- markable mainifestations of enthusiasm for the Mot her- Country's canse. The Dacbess of Conoaught has telegraphed, on behalf of the women of Canada, offering a hospital ship for the British Navy, and Mr Churchill has, on behalf of the Admiralty, gratefully accepted the offer. The Doke of Connaught telegraphs that the people of Canada offer one million bails of flour as a gift to the people of the United Kingdom. The Secretary of the Admiralty announces that the Government of Canada have placed at the service of the Admiralty the cruisers Niobe and Rainbow for commerce protection, and that arrangements have been made to raise an expeditionary foroe of 20,000 men that the Government of the Commonwealth have placed the Royal Australian Navy nnder the control of the Admiralty, and have offered to send an expeditionary force of 20,000; and that the Government of New Zealand have piaoed their naval foroe under the control of the Admiralty, and propose to despatch a force of 8,300 men. Capt. Hamilton Ganlt, of Montreal, is raising and equipping a regiment, in addition to the other Canadian contingent. At Antwerp 36 German ships which were in port were seized on Saturday. A British Force from the Gold Coast Colony has seized the port of Lome, in German Togoland, on the West Coast of Africa. No resistance was offered, and South Togolayad, up to 120 kilometres north frc'm the coast, was surrendered. Oo Monday the French troops obtained a farther success in Alsace* capturing Colmar, twenty miles north of Malbansen. Is is re- ported that the Austrians are falling baok from the Servian frontier, &nd are being followed by the Servian troops. The Liege forts were still nnsabdaed on Monday, but the town of Liege was in the bands of a German army, who are holding a number of prominent citizens as hostages against attack from the forts. A state of war has been declared between France and Aastra. The French Government has ascertained that certain Anstro-Hungarian troops are now in Germany, and have set free a certain number of troops destined to be employed against the French. It is announced that Austria has replied to Montenegro's declaration of war by bombard- ing the port of Antivari and inflicting extensive damage. While Austrian cruisers were bom- barding Antivari, the Montenegrins made a descent upon the Dalmatian port, Spizza, from the landward side, and captured it. Before the House of Commons adjourned until Aagast 25th on Monday several announce- ments of interest were made. Special con. tideration is to be extended to Civil servants called to the colours, and the case of the families of reservists is to be provided for. Separation allowances are to be given to soldiers married off the strength. With regard to Ireland, the Prime Minister said that the War Office were not replacing the Regular troops withdrawn, bat were leaving the defecce of Ireland to the Volun- teers. Tuesday's news was scanty, and related prin- cipally to the prospects of fighting in the neighbourhood of Liege (the forts still held by the Belgians) and on the frontier. There was some fighting on the Franco-German fron- tier. I The Russians have invaded Aostria and defeated an Austrian advance guard. The German Dreadnought Goeben and its companion the Breslaw are reported to have taken refoge in the Dardanelles (neutral), where they will be disarmed. There was no news yesterday (Wednesday) when we went to press.

WELSH SUMMER SCHOOL. The work of the Welsh Summer School at Brecon has proceeded steadily and success- fully. On Thursday last there were lectures at Christ College by the Rsv. Elvet Lewis, M.A., London, on Welsh Literature bv Mr Morgan Watkins, Paris, on Early Welsh Literature; by Mr S. J. Evans, M.A., Llan- gefni, on Welsh Grammar, and by Mr Howell Howells, Treorky, on the teaching of Welsh. In the afternoon the excursion was taken. to the Gaer Farm, the site of a Roman encamp. raent, by the kindness of Mr and Mrs T. Jones. Mr Roland Thomas, the local secretary, spoke of the history of tho encampment, and after- wards the company were entertained to tea by the Brecon Welsh Society. Votes of thanks were passed to the secretary and Mr Jones. In the evening Priuaipal T. Lewis, M.A., Brecon Memorial College, delivered a lecture on the need of a new Welsh translation of the Old Testament. On Tuesday morning there were lectures by the gentlemen already mentioned, and in the afternoon an excursion was taken to the Beacons. Saturday morning there were more lecture?, and a social was begun in tha evening, but, owing to the sad news of the death of Sir Edward Anwyl it was considerably cartailed. On Monday a new set of lecturers took up the tducational work. An inaugural lecture was given by Colonel Brady on Gwent, with Mr A. Leonard (secretary to the Breconshire Education Authority) iu the chair. Professor J. E. Lloyd, M.A., Bangor, dealt with Welsh history, and Mr Howell T. Evans, M.A., Car- diff, with the social history of Wales. Mr S. J. Evans, Llangefni, continued his lectures on Welsh grammar. Ia the afternoon there was an excursion to Trevecca and Talgarth. Lectures were continued on Tuesday and Wednesday, and will be oontinnad to the end of the week. On Tuesday afternoon the school went to Pen-y-erug, the aite of a post Roman British encampment, and on Wednes- day afternoon to Cefu-y-bedd, near Builtb. This (Thursday) afternoon they visit Llan- gorse Lake.

MAXIMUM FOR PROVISIONS. The following list uf maximum retail prices for cash was agreed npou by the advisory committee of retail traders at their meeting at the Board of Trade oa Monday, and came into force yesterday (Wednesday). Granulated sugar, 3!d per lb; lump, 4td. Butter (imported), Is 6d (other qualities in proportion. Cheese, Colonial, 9!1 per It; bard American, 8d. Margarine, lOd. Bacon, by the tide, Colonial or Continental, 1a 2 per lb.

-=- A WORD FOR OURSELVES. We are publishing the "Brecon Countv Times" under difficulties, four of our ste.fi being away with the Territorials. Will cor- respondents whose news does not appear this week, and all oar readern, too, kindly have patieucc? Items held over shall appear next week. Reports of a number of local meetings in connection with war preparations aod raising of funds, and accounts of the departures of troops, appear on the. inside pages.

EMERGENCY COMMITTEE AT TALGARTH. Men at Drill. At the request of the Lord Lieutenant (Lord Glannsk), an Emergency Committee of ladies and gentlemen has been formed at Talgarth, and visits have already been made to the homes of Territorials who have gone to the defenoe of their country, the families not having yet received their separation allowance. The ladies have also commenced to make shirts aod other npcensaries, and sewing meet- ings are being bpld at several homes, bv Mrs R. Pogh, Mrs. F. J. Jayue, Mra John Parry, Miss G. Powell, Mrs Parry Price, and others, and Mr J. Mills, J.P., has been pat on the County War Fond Committer O:ber inhabi- tants of Talgarth and neighbourhood are meeting at the Drill Hgll, where drill arrange- ments have been made, and pquads are being drilled by the members of the National Reserve, under the direction of Ex Sergt. Pepperall, an old Guardsman, who is doing good work. An Ambulance Claps is b-itig formed by Dr. Jayne, also a Red Cross detachment, and the Town Hall and Chnroh Hall have been placed at the services of the Commitcee, of which the Vicar (Rev. D. Williams) is chairman. The committee meet several times a week to cope with any emergency that may arise. The call to the defence of the country has been so well responded to in this district that several farmers have been left with only one hand instead of three or four. It being fiokle harvest weather, the loss of bands makes matters worae, bat there is no oomplaint, everyone doing his best under the circum- stances.

Hay and the War. A meeting was held at Hay Castle on Satur- day afternoon, when a committee was formed to arrange for sewing classes for providing gar- ments for our soldiers at the front. The National Reserves and new Volunteers met in the Cricket Field, Hay, on Monday even. ing, for the first joint Company drill. Col. Garnons-Williams was in command, and at the outset addressed the Company, numbering some 176 strong. The drill was conducted by I Drill Instructor Sergt. F Price. Col. Mein, Captain Singe, Captain H Graystone, and Capt. Tuanard-Moore were amongst those present, and everyone felt that an excellent start bad been made. Drill is to be held each evening. A striking outcome of this parade is that a Stretcher-bearer Company of some five squads has been formed under the command of Capt. Tunnard-Moore. HELD Up.-Capt. H Rowse.Armstrong, of Hay, who a few weeks ago went on a holiday tour in Switzerland, is unable to get across the border, and therefore unable to return home. From among the Reserve and from those who signed for service at the meeting on Thursday last, ten men have been ordered to Brecon Barracks, and left Hay on Tuesday. A large crowd assembled at the station to send them off, and the Hay band Attended, and played patriotio airs.

GLASBURY. DEATH OF A WBLL KNOWN INHABITANT.—A well-known personality has passed away this week in the person of John Newells, one of the oldest inhabitants of Glasbury. Formerly a shoemaker by trade, in later years he took op the work of coal hauling, and anyone passing through Glasbury at that peripd must have been amused by Johnny Newells and his two don- keys Minnie" and Gibbert," to which be was devoted. He brought up a family of five children, and in tater years resided with some of them in London. He returned to Glasbury two or three years ago. He died on Monday, the 3rd inst., and was interred in St. Peter's Churchyard on Saturday last, the officiating clergyman being the Rev H Griffiths, vicar of All Saints. Floral tributes were sent by son and daughter, and bis sister (A Miohael), all at the Post office, and A and J Watkins, Heol.y. gaer. CHORAL SOCIETY TO BE FOR:M:ED.- It is pro- posed as soon as the harvest is over to ran on undenominational lines a Choral Society for Glasbury and the surrounding parishes, for the practice of standard vocal and instrumental oboral works. A general meeting will be held in the near future to diecuss the matter, in order to ran it on purely business lines. The conductor will be Mr Vincent Staart, organist and ohoirmaster of St. Peter's Chnroh. The society should meet with ready support, for it must prove instructive and a sourceeof great enjoyment to the district during the winter evenings.

CWMDU. HELP FOR THB WAR.—In response to an appeal made by Lord Glanusk to this parish to form a committee to provide garments, etc., for the soldiers and sailors, a capital meeting waB held at the Schoolroom on Monday night, when there was an excellent attendance. The Rector presided. A long list of ladies who are prepared to help was made, and a abort com- mitlea cf the following was formed—Mr Arvon Dasiea (secretary), Mrs Price (Mill), Mrs Isaac (Dolfawr), Miss Miriam Davies (Ty uobaf), Mrs D Lloyd (Cwmrbos), Mi..s Nellie Thomas (Noyadd), and Mias Louisa Jones (Velindre). EELS IN WATER TAPS.—Two of the water taps connected to the School were practically stopped a couple of weeks before tho summer vacation. During the first week of the holidays the small quantity oozing from the taps smelt so badly that Mr Wiiliara Morgan, ot Tredegar, who was spending a holiday at the School HOUtH" took both off to ascertain the cause, and found in each an eel with its head firmly fixed in the valve, in each case measuring about 14 inches in leogth. The eels were in a decom- posed condition, and raos* have got through one of the bol?s in the "rose filter" jm the tank in the gronnd above the school, which is indizectly connected with a email stream run- ning through the field. Tho water fortunately was condemned some time ago, and is only uood for washing and flashing purposes.

SENNYBRIDGE. THE MART.—Messrs David Price (F.A.I.) and Williams, auctioneers, Brecon, conducted a. very successful auction at the Mart on Tuesday last. There was a very good stock of lambs, sheep, cattle, and calves. The prices of lambs averaged from 24s fid to 29h 6d, calves X3 15s to 15, cattle from X15 to S20.

THREE COCKS. 'I HOLIDAY CRICKET ABANDONED.—A series of holiday cricket matches arranged by Cadet Glen Kidston has been abandoned in conse- quence of the outbreak of the war. Cadet Kidston, we understand, has been transferred to a battleship.

HAY URBAN COUNCIL. Monday, Mr J. Cater presiding. It was proposed by Mr E. Gaorge that the Cotlector bank money when it amounted to £ 10. Seconded by by Mr J. Evans, and carried. Dr Hincks reported 5 oases of scarlet fever and stated all the cases were taken to the Isolation Hospital. Ia answer In the Chair. man, he said there was room for 2 more cases. Tbe Chairman thought it necessary to have more accommodation. Mrs Bidmead wrote asking tbe Council to pass the work done to cottages in Newport street and the Inspector was instructed to report on this at the next meeting. Mrs Jolly wrote stating that her house and workshop bad, been flooded with water from the mill ntream. A oommitee was appointed to go into the matter. Proposed by Mr J Morgan and seconded by Mr J Evans that Mr Chipperfield's offer of JE5 for groand at fair be accepted—carried. It was also resolved that the Council collect asbes from Council Schools at a reasonable charge. A discussion took place as to trying to obtain a free pasBage over Hay bridge and Mr George suggested that tbe Clerk should write the owners to ascertain if they would sell.

DEVYNOCK. OBITUARIES,—Death has been busy amongst us lately and the anusua) spectacle was wit- nessed last week of three interments at Devy- nock churchyard. The first on Monday was that of Mr Tom Taylor, aged 65, son of the late Mrs Powell, of Dancefn, Devynock, who died on the previous Thursday night after a few day's illness, leaving four grown up sons and two daughters. On Saturday, the mortal I remains of Mr Wm Evans, 11, Vaughan street, Dowlais, were brought to Devynock for iater- ment. His death, which took place on Tuesday, the 4th inst., at the age of 54, is attributed to an accident, which he received some months ago, while following his vocation of a collier. The body was brought by train to Devynock station, where it was met by relatives and friends. The officiating clergymen were the Revs D Davies (Vicar) and Ogwen Davies (Vicar of Cray). The chief mouraers were Mr and Mrs Evans, Dowlais (son and daughter-in-lavh Mr and Mrs D R Williams (daughter and son- in-law), Mrs Evans (sister-in-law). Mr Enoch Evans (son), Mr W R Pryce, Mrs Thoinas (sister), Mr Thomas (nephew). The undertaker was Mr Price, Mary street, Dowlais. The 3rd interment was that of Mrs Morgan, wife of Mr Evan Morgan, Tycoch farm, Devynock. The deceased was the youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jones, Penybont farm, while Mr Morgan, the husband, is tbe attendance officer in this district to the Devynock School District Committee. The deceased had been in declining health for some moaths and/passed away on the previous Tuesday night at the age of 38 years. As the families of noth the late Mrs Morgan and her husband sre widely known and respected in this neighbourhood, there was a large gather- ing of relatives and friends at the funeral. The following clergy took part in the service, viz, Rev H Hughes (Vicar of Trallong), Rev V Green (Vicar of Llywel), and the Rev Ogwea Davies (Vicar of Cray). The Vicar of Devy- nock was unavoidably absent through having to leave after tbe previous funeral to catch a train. As the mourning party left the church Mr Powell played the "Dead March." The chief mourners were Mr Morgan, husband, and his children, Mr Samuel Jones, Penybont (brother), Mr and Mrs Price, Tymawr (sister and brother in-law), Mr and Mrs Jones, Post Office, Cray (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs E Jones. Penybont (brother and sister in- law), Mr and Mrs Ware (sister and brother in- law), Mrs Morgan, Cilfynydd (sister), Mr and Mrs Rees, The Rhiw (sister and brother-in-law)« Miss Hilda Rees (niece), Mrs and Mias Morgan, Bailea (mother-in-law and sister-in-law), Messrs Tom and John Morgan, Bailea, Mr and Mrs David Morgan, Seven Sisters, Mr and Mrs Morgan, The Van, Mrs Jones, Mertbyr Cynogi Mrs Hunt, Abergavenny, Mr Roger Price, Pencelly, Mr Morgan, Gwynfe terrace, Brecon, Mr Edwards and sons, Tredegar, etc. The coffin, which was of polished oak with massive brass fittings, was supplied by Mr Philip Price, carpenter, Sennybridge. Flowers were sent from the husband and children (Stanley, Ivor, Sybil, and Cliff), John, Margaret, Elizabeth, Jane and Kate (brother and sisters), all at Bailea, all at Penybont, Catherine and Brvchan, Bryncelyn (Sennybridge), Harry and Gweo, Pencelly Castie, Annie and Kitty, Arthur and Lily, Abercar villa, etc. The Church' School treat i3 reported 00 page 2.

LLANAFANFAWR. FUNERAt.The mortal remains of Mr Alfred Davies, Bwlcb, in the parish of Llanynys, whoso death was recorded in last week's issue, were 10- terred at Troedrhiwdalar on Wednesday afternoon 5th inst. Among-si the mourners were the yoong widow, the widowed mother, the deceased's brotbel s and sisters (nine in number), Mr aod Mrs Daviee, Rhiiv (father and mother-in-law). ¡j¡t:. Present we noticed Air and Mrs Pugh. Cribartb (in whose service the deceased had been fot eleven years aud greatly respected), Mr J JOel', Dolderwen Mr Williams, Cwmfadog; Mr Joseph' Bwlchwyrn; Mr Jonea, Cwmchwefri; Mr D*viesJ Brynyoye Mr and Mrs Williams, B Mr Powell, Llanerchlwyd; Mr and Mra Richllor Dolcelti shop; Mr Lewis, Cefnhawdre; c Lawrence, Lletherdu; Mrs Jones, Brynllwyd i Mr Samuel, Llanerchpasgfe Mr Phillips, sgaif- goch Mr Protheroe, Tyncoed; Mrs Davle Oakfield; Mrs Williams, Glanesgob 3:119 Davies, Glancelli Shop; Miss William3, rallt; Mr and Mrs Jones, Havodiucor; Powell, Cefncoed Mrs Jones, Cwmcrogau; Jones, Tyisaf; Mrs Thomas, Gelliorfel, &c. Rev T James, Pisgab, and the Rev D A GrifiH, Troedrhiwdalar, officiated at the chapel. Griffiths presided at the organ, and played Doad March. The service at the graveside taken by the Rev L Beynon, Builth and tbe J*8 J C Owen (Vicar). -j THE WAR.—Our churchwarden's two sons, Cjr.. and Walter Richards T Caradog Jones, and H Morris, Brynwern, are golie to the country's aid.

TALGARTH. The Great Half-price Week at Bank SbO! commences Friday, August 14th, for one we only. I j