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BRECON.
BRECON. CELTIC SOCIETY.-At the meeting of the Brecon Celtic Society, hold on Friday night at the Green Dragon Temperance Hotel, a lecture was given by Mr T. H. Parry Williams, M.A., Ph.D., of Aberystwyth University College, on modern Welsh poems. The chair was occupied by the President, Mr W. H. Jones Parry. On the motion of the Rev. E. E. Davies, seconded by Mr R. V. Williams, and supported by Professor Miall Edwards, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer. MAIDKN SESSIONS.—There were no cases for hearing at the Borough Police Court on Monday. COMMUNION CUPS.—The members of the Bethel C.M. Chapel have decided to use individual communion cups. SELECTION ,pF MAYOR.—A private meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday morning for the selection of a mayor for the ensuing year, preparatory to the annual meeting of the Council next Monday. The Mayor (Coun. Evan Morgan) presided, and it was decided, on the motion of Ald. Thomas Williams, seconded by Aid. E. A. Wright, that Councillor Evan Morgan be asked to continue in office, for another year. EISTKDDFODIC.—Councillor Gwilym Jones won the chair at the Sennybriige Eisteddfod on Saturday for an elegy on the late Miss Blodwen Davies, Castleddu. SALMON PISHING.—Salmon fishing in the Usk closed for the year on Saturday. During the last week of the season, and the only one in which autumn angling for salmon was possible in this district, the following catches were recorded :Mr F. Moseley, Brecon, 17, weighing in all 1221bs, the heaviest, 131bs, m the Association lower water; Mr Humphreys, a visitor, five, the heaviest, 17Jlbs, in the Association lower water Mr S. Summers, Llanfaes, three, in the pool below Iilanfaes Bridge; Mr Samuels, the Dinas keeper, four, in the Dinas water; Mr Morris, Brecon, two and Mr W. P. Evans, Brecon, one. ALL kinds of Insurances effected. Agent for several first-class Companies.—Williams, Accoun- tant, Insurance and General Agent, Sennybridge, and 6. Bulwark, Brecon. "CINNAQUIN COLD CURE," Cures Cold Quickly, for Influenza, cold in the head, coughs etc. Price Is. and Is. 9d. Only obtainable of Charles and Gwillim, M.P.S., Medical Hall, Brecon. ARE WB DOWN HEARTED ? No 1 AS real Britishers we trade in the trae British way. Value for money and no advance in prices, whilst present stock lasts at Ewart Wise's, Toilet Depot. THE WAR.—Be patriotic and buy home productions. Meredith & Sons, The Stores, Brecon, have always and will continue to supply British and Colonial Goods, wherever possible, in preference to the foreign article. Lowest possible prices. Comparison with London Stores invited. HOSPITAL FOR FOUNTAIN PENS.—Any make Pen quickly and cheaply repaired by the Pen Experts-A. HUGHES & SON, Brecon. CYCLES. We are Sole Agents for the Raleigh, James, and Sunbeam Cycles prices from f4 17s 6d to JE15 15s. An inspection of New Models respectfully solicited.—MEREDITH & SONS, Brecon. FOR BRECONSHIRE MEN.—The most satisfactory Collar, well made-called "BRECKNOCK"—and obtained only at WATTS, The Clothier. You DON'T NEED MAGNIFYING GLASSES to hunt out the values at my stores. They are all round you, wherever you look-real, dependable values, such as' are the delight of the house- wife. All things good to eat are to be found in my store, everything of the highest quality, and everything most reasonably priced.-W. MORRIS, the Reliable Grocer, 17, Bridge Street, Brecon. FOR CHAFF CUTTERS, TURNIP CUTTERS, and all AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Meredith & Sons, Implement Warehouse, The Cattle Market, Brecon. GRAND collection of BULBS arrived, MOSS FIBRE, BULB BOWLS, &c.-Quarrell, Brecon. GILBEYS WINES AND SPIRITS are now obtainable at MEREDITH & SoNs, The Stores, Brecon. Fall price list on application. YESTERDAY WAS TOMORROW MAY BE! 1 TO-DAY IS the time to send your grocery order to W. MORRIS, THE GROCER that does things well, Bridge street. MRS LEELAND, Milliner, Tbp Parlonr Monnt street, Brecon, b.s been "ftppointed agent for the celebr^ '«Shirella" Coraets. Upon receipt of a postcard Mrs Leeland will wait w;,¡'on laciies at their residences. I ITTFIBMARY ACKNOWLEDGMUTS.-Vegetables and fruit, Mrs McClintock; vegetables, Mrs Phillips, TfOeSyrharu; fruit, LlanvillQ T-Tarvest Festival; cakes and toys, Mrs Chambers, Christ College; blff linfefi, Hrs mcuiin^pok, Mrs Phillips (The DM), Mrs Yapp (Pricey Hill House); papery I ftTrg Sotildr; tbtoi Miss Mabel Williams. DJCATH oj 14M. taibi, Bnmum STREICT.-The death took place 6tmday morning last, at the age of 78 years, of 3trb Eliffitfeth Price, daughter of the late Mr John WisHtoM, a member of a well-known Brecon family, tnd Widow of Mr Lewis Price, who carried on air old-time, chand- lery business for many years in Bridge Street, in succession to his uncle, Mr Wrfi. Thomas. Deceased had been in ill-health for some time, but the end came with alarming suddenness. She was well known in the 'district, being one of the oldest inhabitants of the borough, was particularly gentle of manner and highly respected. She was a staunch Churchwoman. She leaves one son, Mr T. W. Price, and two daughters, Miss S. P. Price and Miss Florence E. Price. The funeral, which was strictly private, took place yesterday (Wednesday) at St. David's Churchyard, Llanfaes, the officiating clergy being the Revs D. Saunders Jones and H. J. Church Jones. The ohief mourners were Mr T. W. Price and the Misses S. and F. Price. Wreaths were sent by the three children, W B Winstone (nephew), Ethel, Harold and Gerald Winstone (niece and nephews), Mrs J M Jones and the Rev H J Church Jones, all at "The Laurels," Mrs John Meredith, "Sun- shine Guild," Miss E J Jones, Miss Watkins (7, Watton), Mrs Hughes and family, Mrs Price and Mr and Mrs W P Evans, Mrs Powell Price, Miss Alice Davies and Mr John Price, Mr and Mrs W E J Moore (Birkenhead), the Misses Bell, Aid. Thomas Williams and Miss Morgan, Mr and Mrs W Morris, Miss J Downes, the Misses Williams (High street), Mrs and Miss Powell (Aberyskir), Mrs Rees, Mrs Lewis and Miss M Jones, Mr and Mrs Kettle, Miss Emma Thomas (Malvern). PART OF THE FUN OF THE FAIR.—There was an unrehearsed opening ceremony at the new shop of Mr Alfred Quarrel!, in High Street, on Toesday evening. When the fan of the fair was going fast and furioos and the pressing crowd was at its thiokest, a young Territorial who was resisting a U oounter attack with confetti from a spirited Amazon fell head first through the window, shattering a large pane of plate-glass. Fortunately be was uninjured, and fortunately also he found that Mr Quarrell took a broad-minded view of the incident. FUNERAL.—Tbe body of Miss Florrie Symonds, Maenda Street, was buried on Wednesday last at the Cemetery. A short service was held at the hoase by the pastor of Kensington Baptist Church (Rev R. G. Thomas) who also officiated at the church and graveside. The deceased had been a faithful member of Kensington Church for several years and was much respected by all who knew her. There was a largo attendance at the funeral, including Mr T E Trow, J.P. and Councillor E M Meredith. Floral tributes were sent by the following:—Father, mother, sisters and brothers Choirmaster and Choir of Kensington Baptist Church, Mr and Mrs C Willis (Fronwen Terrace), Mr and Mrs E J Hill, Mr and Mrs W A Wright, Mr and Mrs Price (Watergate), Mr and Mrs Jones (Pwlly- oalck), Mrs and Miss Wheeler, Cousins (Cwmdare), Cousins (Aberaman), Mr and Miss Jones (Kensington Place), ail at 3, Mill Street, Mrs Frost and family, Miss Maggie Thomas (Llacfaes), Mrs Morgan (Avenue), Mrs and Miss Nellie Morgan, Mr and Mrs W Watkins, Mr and Mrs Tobin, Mfa Healy, Mrs Garland, MiRa Edith Phillips, Mrs Vaughbn and Amy, Lil snd Editb Pearce, Mieses Edith tvud May Puiiiu, etc. DRUNKENNESS.—At the borough police cocrt yesterday (Wednesday) .before the Major (Coun Evan Morgan) and Mr David Poweil. Sitnon Davie?, 78, Swansea Road, Cefneocd, waB ordered to pay 43, the costs, for hkiua drank and disorderly Edward Harding, Gelygeloges Farza, Llanddew, was fiaed23 63 and oosts for being drunk in charge of a horse and Elizabeth Rees, no fixed abode, was charged for being drunk and disorderly and ordered to clear out of the town at once. HIRING FAIR.—Brecon's great November pleasure and biritg fair took place on Tuesday and there was a record attendance of people from the surrounding distribts. As asaal two of the main streets were taken ap by the "sbows" and otlnr attractions, all of whioh were well patronised. A special feature this year was Messrs Henry Studts and SonElt
TO CLOSE AND NOT TO CLOSE.
TO CLOSE AND NOT TO CLOSE. The Inspector asked that no closing order be made in regard to the house that had been occupied by the Long family, as the owner had promised to put the premises in repair to his satis- faction. It was agreed that the closing order be withheld and that the owner be given till Feb. 2nd to make the necessary repairs. The Inspector reported that he had informed the owner of the house recently occupied by Mrs C. Price that a closing order was to be made at that meeting, but had not received any reply. A closing order was therefore made. The Inspector reported that nothing had been done to Nos. 5 and 6, Brecon Rd. The owner (Mr Boucher, of Talgarth) had been duly notified of the repairs needed but he had not replied. It was thought that Mr Boucher had overlooked the matter and it was decided that he be written to again.
SWAN WELL PATH, ETC.
SWAN WELL PATH, ETC. The Surveyor reported having repaired the path near the Swan Well. The bridge over the brook there was roVen, and he suggested the sub- stitution of an iron bridge. It was resolved, on the proposition of Mr David Morgan, seconded by Rev. J. J. deWinton, that if a new bridge is erected it shall be an iron one, to be obtained by tender. Rev. J. J. deWinton pointed out the necessity of repairing the parapet and the Conner agreed Jc0 visit the ptftpe, ^artev6r *0 have s^«icifications ge^ ^en(jer8 in by next* meeting, Coun. Jno. Morgan received the thanks of the Council for a gift of iron tubing. Mr David Morgan proposed, Mr Evan Powell seconded, and it was carried that the town clock be lighted till J2 p.m.
"INDIGESTION LOWERS VITALITY"
"INDIGESTION LOWERS VITALITY" Mother Seigel's Syrup Ensures Good Digestion. Mr W. Twist, 17, Doctor's Nook, Leigh-in- Bedford, Lanes., wrote on April 28th, 1914:— "About ten years ago I suffered from ohronio indigestion; Before I was taken ill I weighed 195 lbs., and I lost weight rapidly until I was only 135 lbs. I had to give up my work down pit, and it was nearly three years before I recommenced. After meals I always used to vomit, my stomach refusing to retain the smallest morsel. Often I would reel through dizziness like a drunken man. When I began using Mother Seigel's Syrup I could digest my meals, thereby getting nour- ishment which hitherto I lacked. I continued taking Mother Seigel's Syrup until I was thoroughly cured and I now weigh 173 lbs."
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¡ G. R. THE Brecknockshire (Reserve) Batt. SOUTH WALES BORDERERS FOR HOME DEFENCE. RECRUITS I for the above Battalion are URGENTLY REQUIRED. TERMS OF ENLISTMENT. 1. For Duration of War Only. 2. Age between 17 and 35 years. 3. No Liability for Foreign Service. This Battalion takes the place of the Existing County Battalion, ordered abroad. PAY AND ALLOWANCES AT ARMY RATES. MEN OF BRECONSHIRE! Support your County í Rally to the Colours Join the Reserve DEFEND YOUR SHORES, For further particulars apply to your POLICE STAttON, or THE ARMOURY, BRECON. GOD SAVE THE KING.
BEULAH.
BEULAH. OBITUARY.—Tbe news of the death of Mr Oliver H. Valpy, son of Mrs Valpy, of 6, Sloane Square, which took place in London on Satur- day, was received here with deep regret. Deceased succumbed to wounds received while serving with the expeditionary force on the Continent. He was a nephew of Mr -O H Jones, Fon Mon Castle, Cardiff, and not only a great personal friend but also a distant relative of the late Miss Thomas, Llwyn Madt)c. The interment took place at Pen Mark Church oa Tuesday. Deceased was a familiar figure among the Llwyn Madoc shooting parties. LECTURE.—The County Agricultural Instruc- tion Committee has granted the application of Garth and district for a course of twelve lectures. The first of the series was given in the Council School on the 29th ult. by Mr T J Jenkins, B.Sc., the county agricultural organiser. The subject was "Feeding stuffs." Mr Llewelyn Jones, Llwynpiod, proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker, which was seconded by Mr J Pugh. PERSONAL.—Lieutenant A W Wilson, R.N., Garth House, who is serving with the Fleet, has come home on a short leave of absence. LITERARY.—The annual meeting of the sub- scribers to the Reading Room was held on Wednesday week. Present—Rev. J Y Evans (Vicarage), Messrs C H Paines, W H Pearce, John Price, Idris Oweu, Edgar Williams and T D Griffiths (secretary and treasurer). On the proposition of Mr Paines, seconded by Mr Price, the Vicar was unanitbously appointed chairman for the ensuing year. The retiring members on the Management Committee were re-elected, and the appointment of secretary and treasurer was held over till the next meeting, which was held last night (Wednesday). The accounts showed a credit balance of 9110,1 ll|d, the receipts and exrenditure for the year being JE37 18s 6id and j636 7s 7d respectively. The Chairman expressed his deep regret at the Secretary's resignation, consequent upon his impendiug departure to take up the duties of headmaster cf the Colbren new Council School, remarking that the room had flourished during his tenure of office.
LLANGORSE.
LLANGORSE. OBITUARY.—We rflgret to record tbe death of Mrs Wrottesley. Salt, wife of Mr A. E. Wrottesly Salt aad eldest daughter of Mr A. W. Perkins, Moseley, Birrmogham, formerly of Llangorse, which occurred on Wednesday of last week at Coventry after a brief illness. The deceased lady only recently returned from Hong Kong. Much sympathy is expressed with tha family, who are well known in the district. The funeral took place on Saturday at Astwood Bank, WoBceaterehire.
THE WAR.
THE WAR. SUMMARY OF EVENTS. MONDAY. From the news of yesterday and Saturday it is "Zlear that very heavy fighting has been in pro- gress, not only in the north-east, but at a number of important places along the long-drawn battle line in France. Though the news is on the whole frvourable, and shows that the Allies are more than holdidg their own, there are places at which the enemy have scored minor successes. The Admiralty announce that the old cruiser Hermes," which had recently been used as an aeroplane-carrying ship, was sunk on Saturday in the Straits of Dover by a German submarine. Nearly all the officers and crew were saved. It is .added that the "Venerable" had been in action again all day in support of the Belgian left, mark- ing the fourteenth day of of the naval bombard- Jneat. An official report from Petrograd announces that .n the East Prussian frontier the Russian forces have advanced, and that the attacks of the Ger- mans in the Bakalarzevo region have ceased owing to the terrible losses sustained by them. On the West of the Vistula the Russians are advancing victoriously, and have occupied Petrokow, Opoczno, and Ozarow, making considerable cap- tures. On the River San men and guns were taken from the Austrians, who were driven out of a fort- ified position. It is announced from Toyko that in the bom- bardment of Tsing-tan most of the forts have bhen silenced, and only two are now persistently reply- ing to the Allies fire. One fort is in flames, and a German gunboat in the harbour has disappeared' From South Africa comes news of the capture of 50 more rebels, including five officers. Turkey has finally scccumbed to German influ- ence and is in a state of war with the Allies. The Germans themselves announce the bombardment of Russian towns on the Black Sea coast by Turk- ish warships. It is also announced that Turkey is preparing to invade Egypt. TUESDAY. The long-drawn struggle from the North Sea to the Vosges still continues with llittle abated violence though there are some indications that the German efforts are weakening. Yesterday after- noon's bulletin from Paris reported that the Ger- mans maintained their determined attacks on the Allies lines-especially between Dixmude and the Lys in the extreme north-but with hardly any success. Ie spite of all the enemy's efforts, the Allies made slight progress, except in the village of Messines, a part of which was again captured by the enemy. The Russian s are continuing [to advance along the whole Vistula front. At Przemysl, they have captured 4,000 of the garrison, who had attempted a sortie, with all the arms and equipment. In East Prussia, they are advancing in force between Yladislavoff and the forest of Rominten. A Washington Correspondent quotes a recent despatch from Vienna, via Berlin, stating that cholera is raging among the Austrian troops and Asking for expert aid. WEDNESDAY. The Germans are retiring from a portion of their line in the Western Theatre of War, from the Coast southwards, after suffering terrible losses, and the Allies have made progress on other parts of the line. British and French ships have bombarded the Dardenelles forts and Akaba, on the Egyptian border, has been destroyed by a British warship. On Tuesday a British submarine was sunk by a mine dropped by a retreating German cruiser. The loss of life is not stated.
BRECKNOCK ARRIVE AT GIBRALTAR.
BRECKNOCK ARRIVE AT GIBRALTAR. Through the instrumentality of Archdeacon Bevan the minds of the inhabitants of Brecon- shire have been relieved of much anxiety as to the whereabouts and safety of the Brecknock Territorials Foreign §eSY!?§ P&ttaliog-fl0 anxiety doc by the way to a wild rdiiioar which one would like to use traced to its source. On ^Thursday the Breoknocks embarked on the S. S. Dilwara," which at onee sailed, bat on "Monday, & rumour got about that tbe Batta- ""Wonbatl not left English waters, owing to the teooble in Tnrkey, and on Tuesday the story S'ew to something worse. Yesterday after- noon, however, we were able tbroagh the courtesy of the Rev H J Church Jones, who is now in charge of Brecon churches, to exhibit the following telegram in the Brccod County Times Office window :— Gibraltar, November 3rd, 8 p.m. Received Brecon November 4th, 1-27 p.m. Arrived Safely. Archdeacon." Gibraltar is the first port of oall on the voy. age to Aden.
RECRUITING AT THE FAIR.
RECRUITING AT THE FAIR. Under the aoBpioes of the Breoonshira Par- liamentary Recruiting Committee a special effort to obtain recruits was made at Brecon Fair on Tuesday, when a parade was arranged of the Brecknock Territorial Reserve Battalion. The men, in charge of Col. Tomer, marched from the Drill Hall, headed by their drum and I the band, along the Watton, through Lion Street, Castle Street, Watergate and op Ship Street to Wheat Street. Here an open-air meeting was held over which Mr W S Miller presided. An address was delivered to a large concourse of people by Councillor Peter Wright, Newport. It is Estimated about 20 recruits joined Kit- chener's Army and the Brecknock Reserve Territotial BattalioD, as the result of the open air meeting held by tbe Breconshire Parliamen- tary Committee. Altogether about 50 joined Abe forces on Tuesday.
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Llanwrtyd Wells Notes. [BY "JUNGLE WALLAH."] Trade was brisk at onr fortnightly stock auction on the 28th ult., The attendance was good and close upon 500 head of stock were penned. Prices ranged as follows :Wetber lambs 12s to 19s, small Welsh tbeave lambs 14s to 18s, ewes 16s to 23s, better class ewes 25s to 28a, wethers 21s to 27s, fat lambs 20s to 28s yearling bullocks 27 103 to £10, cows and calves Cl3 to 416, heifers £ 7 to JE9, fat cows Y-15 to JE17. At the conclusion of the mart Messrs J Davies and Co., the auctioneers, dis- posed of a portion of grazing land, the property of Mr John W Morton, Aekomel Hotel (and let up to the 1st April, 1915). Mr Arthur Jones was the purchaser and the price averaged over £ 2 per acre. I am'indebted to Mr Rhys D Jones, Bryn. onen, Llanwrtyd, for particulars of the October rainfail as follows :—Total depth, 2 86 inches Rreatest fall, '82 inches on the 22nd rainless days, 15. Apropos of the Belgian refugees, the working of the committee appointed has had most satis factory results. The subscriptions reach a sum beyond expectation, and with respect to this I bear that the Boy Scouts will be told off to collect from those wishing to subscribe weekly. The whole of our inhabitants have responded hobly in one way and another. Alexandra 3ouse bas been splendidly furnished with every fequisite, the cellar has been "coaled," and there Is nothing lacking. There is, however, one drawback. We are fully ready to receive our §«ests, but up to the time of writing can get 'Nothing definite as to the day of their arrival. Mr Thomas Jones, Brynhenog, near Llan, i{rtJd, who has been somewhat seriously ill for he past week, is, I am informed, now making towards recovery.
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BRECONSHIRE WAR ITEMS.
BRECONSHIRE WAR ITEMS. The collections at the lectures given by Mr Lancaster at Hay, Glasbury and Talgarth amounted to JE13 5s. 10d., of which tlO has been given to the Breconshire Belgian Fund, the small balance being kept towards the meetings. Part of this X10 was paid in by the Hon. R. C. Devereux and the remainder by Mrs J. Mills. Lieut. J. D. D. Evans, of Ffrwdgrech, has been promoted to the rank of captain in the Mont- gomeryshire Yeomanry, as from October 16th. The Montgomeryshire Yeomanry, which includes a Hay Troop, is stationed in an Eastern county. The appointment of Mr H. Donne Hughes, of Brecon, and Mr Jno. Williams as second-lieuten- ants in the Brecknockshire Territorial Battalion, South Wales Borderers, was gazetted on Friday. Lord deFreyne, late lieutenant in the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regt.) has been gazetted captain and Mr R. Mylne Ford second- lieutenant on probation, in the 3rd South Wales Borderers. Mr R. S. P. Rawlins is also gazetted a second-lieutenant on probation in the 3rd S.W.B. (Itfterve Unit). The "London" Gazette of October 27th contained the following announcement:—Supplementary to Regular Units or Corps (Infantry) The South Wales Borderers, David Hughes Morgan, late captain 3rd Battalion, to be captain. Captain the Hon C M Hore-Ruthven, D.S.O., of the Black Watch, who has been wounded in France, is a nephew of the Hon. Charles Hore-Ruthven, of Vaynor House, Cefn. He is 34 years of age, and joined the Black Watch in 1898, being gazetted captain in 1906. He was formerly an aide-de-camp to the Viceroy of India, and served in the South African campaign. He has two brothers at the front, the Master of Ruthven, who is brigade- major of the Guards, and the Hon. Alex. Hore- Ruthven, V.C., who came over with the Indian troops. The Rev. R H Chambers, headmaster of Christ College, Brecon, invites old members of the school who are with the colours td send their names, with rank, corps, &c., to him or the Rev. A E Donald- son, at the College. Lieutenants S N C Webb, A R Peel, and C B Habershon, South Wales Borderers, have been pro- moted captains (the two former to remain seconded). Lance-Sergeant A Farrer, from the Devonshire Regiment, has been made a second-lieutenant in the South Wales Borderers. Mr S H Berger has been given a lieutenant's commission in the 3rd South Wales Borderers. Capt. T P Thomas, Bank House, Brecon, is now the commanding officer of the Depot, R.A.M.C. of the Welsh Division, at Cardiff. He has been tationed at Cardiff for some time. Lance-Corporal J Williams, who was up to the outbreak of the war stationed as a policeman at the Brecon Depot, has returned home from the front, suffering from a wound in the leg. Sister B Downes-Powell, eldest daughter of the late Rev James Powell, vicar of Llandilo'r fan, Breconshire, whose experiences as a nurse in a mili- tary hospital at Newcastle-on-Tyne were described in the Brecon County Times" of October 8th, is still having a very busy time. For example, on the night of October 25th, 130 wounded Belgians were admitted to the hospital; on Tuesday the 27th, 58 British; on Thursday the 29th, 125 British; on Friday the 30th, 210 Belgians, and on Saturday the 31st, 150. The many friends of Quarter-master-sergeant Charles Weaver Price, of Brecon, will be interested to know that he has now joined the Royal Field Artillery at Hythe as quarter-master-sergeant or staff-sergeant for a course of instruction on a new Vickers-Maxim gun, to be used on motor-cycle service. Mr Price left the 7th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, at Seaford, Sussex, on the 31st ult. The following wounded non-commissioned officers and men of the South Wales Borderers, whose casualties have not been given in other lists, were admitted to hospital on the dates named :2nd Eastern Hospital, Brighton (September 26th), 6863 Lance-corporal H. Meyrick, 8415 Private H. Plaster Chatham Military Hospital (September 25th), 9346 Private A. Key, 9361 Private W. B. Lewis 4th Southern Hospital, Plymouth (Sept. 26th), 7816 Private L. Brooker, 9392 Drummer E. Connery, 8877 Private W. Dallon, 8203 Priyate R. Davies, 7311 Private R. Driscoll, 8413 Private F9wlerf r »iYwte -TS!fc 8473 Drumme* W. JehkitiS, 8341 Private G. Jones, 8777 Lance-corporal t. iCeefe, 8475 Serge^t W; A. Wjlliam8 Military Hospital, Colchester 87J§ F. Bartlett, 7359 Private S. Robson, Hi Roullier 1st Eastern Hospital, Cambridge (Sept. 23rd), 7411 Lance-corporal A. Law, 9212 Private A. Payne 2nd Western Hospital, Manchester, 11066 Private C. F. Martin Connaught Hospital, Aldershot (September 25th), T945 Private F. Murch, 11129 Private H. Griffiths 2nd London Hospital, Denmark Hill, 16289 Corporal T. Porter, 8570 Private G. Sims American Women's Hospital, Paignton (September 27th), 7699 Private G. E. Coggins, 10975 Private H. L. Cole 1st Scottish Hospital, Aberdeen (September 27th), 9381 Private H. J. Fitzpatrick, 9060 Private A. Meaden; 2nd Southern Hospital, Bristol (September 23rd), 7413 Private T. Allen, 6472 Private H. Hardy, 9423 Private F. Jarvis, 7006 Private H. J. Stickler, 8962 Private U. Watford Leeds Hospital (September 30th), 8103 Private A. Dadley, 8222 Private R. Parker. The following are the officers now posted to the Breconshire Territorials Reserve Battalion at Brecon.-Col. Tamer, in command Major Gwynne Powell; Capt. and Adjutant Pagbe Morgan, Capt. H. Graystone, Hay Capt. E. Anbrey Thomas, Bnilth Capt. C. F. Gilbertson, Yskadgynlais, Capt. W. B. Dixon, Lient. P. A. Hill, Crickhowell; Lieut. R. B. Sparrow, Talybont Lient. Ernest Jones, Oefn Lieat. Vigars, Lieut. Canton, Lieat. D. J. Williams, Lieot. Guy Dobell, 2nd Lieat. Reginald J. Owen Builtb Welts, 2nd Lieat. J. F. Thomas, 2nd Lieut. Edgar Morgan, and 2nd Lient. E. C. Phillips. Tbrongh the kindness of Messrs Phillips and Sons the proprietors, the Belgian Refugees in the borough and county have free access to the Wheat Street Cinema, Brecon. It is reported that Corpl. Prosser son ot Mr W. ProBser, Ccfnbrynich farm, who is in the South Wales Bordererp, has been wounded at the front. The remainder of the First Brecknock Territorial Battalion to the number of 170, who were not required to go on foreign service, returned to Brecon to join the Reserve Battalion on Monday. They were conveyed from Neyland by special train and arrived bete at 2 30 p.m. ander the command of Lient. Vigars. They marched from the station, headed by their bugle band (ander Dram- Major Fred Morgan), to the Drill Hall, where they were given their billeting papers and then dismissed for the day. The total number of men now in the Reserve Battalion of the Brecknock T.F. is about 700. Ex.Col. Sergt. West, of Devynock, an old 24th Regiment man, has been appointed Sergt. Major of the Brecknock Reserve Battalion aud Serp-t.-Major Griffiths has been appointed Quarter Master with the bon. rank of lieutenant. Mr H. G. Garnett is gazetted a lieutenant in the 3rd South Wales Borderers. Amongst "London Gazette" notices of the 2nd inst. in reference to the Glamorgan Yeomanry are the following:—To be a lieutenant (temporary), J. H. R. Dowues- Powell, late lieutenant Imperial Yeomanry, as from September 17tb to be second lieutenants, Mr H. A. Christy and Mr Q. C. Strick. Mr W. C. Turner, son of Mr 0. Tamer, of Brecon, whose remarkable experiences as an aviator with the British Royal Flying Corps in France we published last week, has again writiten home giving the welcome intelligence that he Rafely accomplished his return to France with the now Bleriot Aeroplane which he bad been entrusted to take over. NOTABLE BRECON SUCCESS. Mr G. W. Ashby, of Haileybury College and Brecon, son of Colonel G. Ashby, C.B., although only seventeen-and-a-quarter years of age, entered for the Sandhurst examination held at the end of September, and, in spite of having to compete with candidates his seniors by two years, beat sixteen successful and eighty-six unsuccessful competitors, and is already at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. During the summer holidays Mr Ashby read daily with Mr LeBrocq, of Brecon.
Llyswen Building Fatality.
Llyswen Building Fatality. On Tuesday afternoon at the Shire Hall, Brecon Mr. W. Jones-Williams, deputy coroner, held an inquest on the body of Richard George Steadman (60), plasterer, who died at Brecon Infirmary. The deceased succumbed to injuries te the head, alleged to have been caused through the collapse of scaffolding and a chimney of a building at Llyswen, on which he was engaged last week. The inquest was adjourned for the attendance of witnesses who were unable to attend.
MARKETS GOIDE.
MARKETS GOIDE. Trade and Prices. HAY, General, Thuraday.-Pr ices: Batter Is 2d per lb., eggs 7 and 8 per 1P, live ducks 5s 61 to 6s per couple, trussed 6s to 68 6d, live fowl 4s 6d to 5", lrassed 58 to 58 6d, rabbits 6d to 8d each, apples Id and lid lb., potatoes 4s 6d to 5s cwt. BUILTH WELLS, November Fair, Monday. —Large Bapply of cattle, sheep and pigs, but on account of Talgarth Fair being held the same day there was a ecarcity of dealers oDd trade was rather slqw. Prices consequently were lower than at October fair. Cows with calves, in nnmbere more than equal to the demand, made from £ 15 to X18 one-year-old bolloqks, a to £10: one-and-a-half year-old bollocks, Xil to X12 two year-old bullocks, up to £14 Welsh ewes, 203 to 28 Welsh lamha. 14s to 17F4 cart pigs, 20* to 28?. BUILTH WELLS, General, Mouday,- Fair supply. Prices were Batter 1R Id to Is 2d per lb., eggs 8 for 18, trussed fowls 4s to 5s per couple, trussed ducks 4s 6d to 58 6J per couple, rabbits 8d to 9d each, apples Id to lid per lb., potatoes 48 6d per cwt. BRECON FAIR, Tuesday.-There was an unusually large supply, far in excess of the usual quantity particularly of sheep and cattle and the latter Bold remarkably well. Prices Cows and calves Y,16 to X20, bullocks JE17, store cattle X12 to X15 128 6d, beef (best) 8d per lb., lamb 9d, matton 7jd to 83, store Kerry ewes sold at 30a each and Welsh ewes at 26a pigs, store (strong) t4 lOi3 to 15 each, oart pigs 24s each. There was an abundant supply of horses many of which were purchased for army põrposes-Cabs (strong) JE35 to £ 38, yearling colts X25 to £30, colliers X38 to 140, agricultural (five years old) Y.40, foals il6 to £24. One exceptionally good mare made close upon JE70. At the batter and cheese market the former (potted) made Is 2d per lb. and cheese 7d per lb. TALGARTH Stock Fair, Monday.—Large astendance of dealers and farmers, plentiful supply of stock, and trade brisk in all depart- ments. Cart horses £ 40 to X60, cart suckers £ 28, cobs £40, cob suckers jE8, mountain suckers f3 to £ 5, lamb 9d per lb, best beef 7!d, cow beef 6id to 7d, wether mutton 8id, ewe mutton 71d, pork 12s per score, cart pigs 20s to 24s each. HEREFORD Poultry, Wednesday. — Live I chickens sold at from 4s to 5s per couple, ducks 4s 6d to 5s 6d, and bens 8s. For dressed poultry trade was not brisk-fowls 4s 6d to 69 6d per couple, dncks 5s to 7s, geese 9d per lb, butter Is 2d per lb wholesale, Is 3d retail, eggs 7 a Is wholesale, 6 retail, HEREFORD Cattle, Wednesday. Fair supply of beef—best quality 8d, inferior 7d and 7Jd sheep a small supply and trade not very brisk, with a drop in the average prices-wethers and lambs 8!d to 9td per lb. Good demand for best quality store cattle, some animals making ilB and others from El4 10s to 117. Large supply of porkers, with a firm trade at 6id per lb, bacons from 6d to 6jd for best quality calves sold well. 4
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TALGARTH. r" °PECJ.AL STOCK of goods suitable for our Soldiers, sailors, and Territorials at Bank Shop, Talgarth. See the Goods before making any purchases for our noble defenders. BRONLLYS GIRL STEALS £ 410S.—At Talgarth Police Court on Friday, Edith Davies, who has been employed at Bronllys (Talgarth) Pest Office, WM charged with stealing 14 10s., the property of Mr D Allen Watkins, son of the postmaster at Bronllys. Defendant admitted taking the money from a cash-box, and it was statpd that she bad bought boots and clothing at Talgartb. She was discharged under the Probation of Offenders' Act. THE LATE MBS. WIIMAMS, NBUADD FELEN. -We regret to record the death, which took place on October 27th at the age of f4 years, of Mra Williams, Nbuedd Fert-u, Talgarth. The deceased leaves a hosband, one daughter and five sone. The funeral took place at the Congregational churob, Talgarth, on Friday, and was very largely attended. The officiating ministers were the Revs W H Price (Talgarth), E Worthing (Swansea), E T Parry (Erwood) and G Davies (Tredustao). The chief moor. ners were :-Husband, Ethel (daughter), Albert, Ernest, Edgar and Hubert (sons), D Davies (father), Mrs Arnold Williams, Erwood (sister), Mr and Mrs Elias Davies, Aberdare (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs J Williams, Aberdrre (brother-in-law), Mr J Williams, Brecon (brother-in-law), Mr and Mra Williams, Penygraig (sister and brother-in- law). Mrs Albert Williams (daaghter-in-law), Mr and Mrs Price, Daffryn. Amongst the Ilare number of friends present were the Rev D Williams (Vicar, Talgarth), Messrs D Jones, J.P., W J Jones, W Gwynne, E JoneB (Portb), T Boacber, J.P., Alderman J Parry, Mr and Mra D Williams. (Coronation House), Evan Davies (Llaneglwys), W Davies (Caebetran), T Davies (Bailygriffith), Mrs and Miss Davies (Leominster), Mrs Prosser (Gelly), Mrs Davies (Heolinon), Mrs Bafton (Brecon), Mrs Price (Brynda), Mr and Miss Jones (Pontywall), Miss Pritchard (Bryntinon), Mr and Miss Davies (Troedybarn), Mr Lewis and Miss Baker (Neuadd-felen), Mr and Mrs Jones (Bachfa), Messrs L Rioketts (Treberried). F Howis (Wernfawr), T Cooper, R B Willis, Miss L Jones (Cefnhirwain), Mr and Mrs D Williams, Mrs Davies (Swan Hotel), Mrs Edwards (Enig Hotel), Mrs Price (The Green), Mr J Evans (Great House), and many others. WreathB and flowers were sent by the husband and children, Laura and Arnold, Mr and Mrs Williams (Coronation Hoase), Mr and Mrs Parry (Phoenix House), Miss B Davies, Messrs R and J Davies (Leominster), Mr and Mra Prosser (Gelly), Mr and Mrs Davies (Heolinon), Mrs Eckley (Conrtlacoa), Mrs Jones (L^an"), Mr and Mrs Marshall (Brecon), Mrs J Allport (Sutton-Coldfield), Misses Eva Davies, Conny Poole, Flossie Davies, Doris Edwards (Enig Hotel), Mrs Bufton (Brecon), Mrs J Harper, Mrs Skyrme (Velinewydd), Mra Price (The Green), Miss Stephens (Tho Green), Mrs HargeBt. The foneral arrangements were car. ried out by Mr Prioe (The Green). A memorial service was held on Sanday morning at the Congregational church, when an appropriate sermou was delivered by the Rpv W H Price.
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I IHAY URBAN COUNCIL.
HAY URBAN COUNCIL. In the absence of Councillor Jas. Cater, Coun. T. J. Stokoe presided at the monthly meeting of the Hay Urban Council on Monday last all the other councillors were present.
A BIG QUESTION.
A BIG QUESTION. A letter was read from the Local Government Board asking what steps had been taken in respect of the houses in Stanhope place, Sackville cottages, Lion street, Bear street, and the gut of Newport St. The Clerk was instructed to reply that in consequence of a change in the office of inspector it had' not been possible to carry out all the inspections, but the work would be completed and reported on by the next meeting.
DULAIS BROOK.
DULAIS BROOK. Major Booth wrote giving permission for water to be taken from Dulais Brook, and the clerk was asked to reply and thank him.
INSURANCE OF FIRE BRIGADE.
INSURANCE OF FIRE BRIGADE. From inquiries made by the Clerk it was found that in case of accident to a member of the Fire Brigade when doing the work of the Council, the basis upon which compensation would be made was what he got from the Council in case of one working for himself, and in case of an employee the basis would be the total wages earned from all sources. As the matter arose at the instance of the captain it was deferred for consultation with him.
PLENTY OF WATER
PLENTY OF WATER The Suryeyor reported an abundant supply of water as a result of his gauging, so that a constant supply would now be given. He went on to speak disparagingly of the Hay Common supply-in which respect he was supported by the Medical Officer-and strongly urged the necessity of the Council going into the admirable scheme drawn up by the late Surveyor. Mr Evan Powell could not understand why those living in the West End of the town should have to put up with the Hay common water while others had the clear water from Llangwathan. He did not consider it fair. A meeting of a committee of the whole Council is to be called to deal with the question.
To the Women of Breconshire.
To the Women of Breconshire. To the Editor of the County Timet. SIR,-Will you allow me space in your paper for a few words to the women of Breconshirei Have they thought at all of the position they are now in ? How England and her Allies are fighting for the freedom of the world It seems not too much to ask that they should let their nearest and dearest go. We have any quantity of healthy, strong young men in Breconshire doing nothing but their usual daily work, quite unconcerned that the few patriotic ones, who have gone to do their share in keeping the flag flying, are losing perhaps their lives and suffering endless discomforts to help those at home, to do nothing. I ask is it fair that one young man should stay peacefully at home working on his farm, whilst the rest, as I have said before, have gone to do their best for their King and Country. I ask our stay-at-home young men how they will feel when the Germans attack our villages, as they have done in Belgium and France, and they, by international law, may not even take up a rifle to defend their homes. I do think we women should treat all such men with the scorn they deserve. We have all got to sacrifice something, either our menkind, or our money, or our professions. They must all go for the time being, and then when the clouds have blown away, we women of Breconshire can proudly say our men have done all that is possible. —Yours truly, EDITHA GLANUSK. Glanusk Park, Crickhowell, Nov. 3rd, 1914.
Brecon Golf Club.
Brecon Golf Club. The annual meeting of the Brecon Golf Club was held on Friday evening last, when there was an average attendance, Dr. Rees presided. Lord Tredegar was re-elected president, Captain D. Hughes Morgan vice-president, and Dr. Rees cap- tain. Mr J. P. Jones-Powell was chosen vice- captain, and it was agreed that the committee should appoint a match captain Mr D. G. Owen was re-elected hon. treasurer, and Mr P. P. Williams hon. sec, The following were appointed on the committee :-The Rev. M. G. Price, Messrs A. J. Corbett, H. G. Griffiths, R. T. Heins, G. H. Isitt, W. H. Jones-Parry, F. L. Stanton, W. J. Thomas, J. J. Waldron, G. Tudor, T. Mozart Jones and A. J. Wallace. The Treasurer's report showed that, owing to considerable expenditure on the new part of the course, there was an adverse balance, but that the financial position of the club was satisfactory. The Chairri.an spoke of the advantages derived by the club from the alteration of the course, the new part of which is to be improved during the winter. During the season the gentlemen played five matches, winning three, halving one, and losing one-at Hereford, The ladies played two matches, beating Swansea at Swansea by 4! to 31, and beating Hereford at Brecon 6—3.
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HOMESTEADING EXTRAORDINARY.—A remark- able feature of the present season in Canada is the number of homesteads that have been applied for. During the week ended September 22nd no fewer than 411 of these were allocated. This represents a total of 65,760 acres, a truly remarkable figure for a single week, in what has been accurately described as a non-emigrating year. The figures are more remarkable still in view of the inter- national situation, when emigration from prac- tically all the countries in Europe has been • suspended, and Canada has to depend for her new settlers to a great extent upon the United States. During the week ended September 22nd 260 settlers entered Western Canada from the States these took with them nearly X6,000 in cash, white their effects were valued at £ 7,1S9. The vast majority of them were farmers and the remainder chiefly composed of people who were prepared to take up agricultural pursuits. -u_
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UNREGISTERED ALIEN.—At the Borough Police Court, yesterday, Anorab Adams, 1, Lansdowne terrace, Watton, was charged with, being an alien enemy, failiog to regis-ter. The Chief Constable said defendant. was an Qnglish woman who had married an alien, and therefore she became an enemy. She came from Swansea on October 12th and was staying witht.her daughter, who was also liable to be summoned for not notifying the presence of her mother.— 5 The Bench ordered defendant to be registered at once and bound her over in the sum of £5.
CEFNCOED.
CEFNCOED. BRITISH RED CROSS-kisties D Barnett, W J Moss, 0 G Moss, and A Betterton have been sacoessfal in passing a Nursing Examination in connection with a detachment of the above in Mertbyr. Miss Burnett, in particular, is to be congratulated on having gained the total possible number of marks. WEDDING.—Mr Ed. Berryman, Auctioneer, Mertbyr, residing at Woodlandp, Cefnooed, was married on Thursday, October 29th, to Miss Winifred Marie Livesey, at the Parish Church, Barnes, Surrey. The bride is the only daughter of Mr Ralph Livesey. R.C.M., of 1 High Street, Cefn. The happy pair are re- turning to take up residence at Woodlands. Cefn. Poiucz CouaT.-Thursday, before Messrs E 0 Jones, H Richards, and J Price. Mr George Hodge, local taxation officer, summoned Pat- rick Mochan, Cynon Place, Hirwain, for keep- ing a dog without a licence, and proved that defendant had been fined last May for keeping another dog without a licence. Mochan was now fined 20a and costs. William Williams, labourer, of Ynysyfelyn, Cwmtaf, was fined 58 and oosts for being drunk and disorderly on Cwmtafl Road. Harriet Rees, Pontbren, Cefn, was fined 58 and Bosts for being drunk on Lower Vaynor Road, near the Police Station. Annie Davies, a young girl, was charged with stealing balf-a-crown from the till in the shop of Miss E Williams, Newsagent. Her father, Thomas Davies, was bound over in X5 for her good behaviour for six months, and also bad to pay costs. David Turner, Tram Road, Hir- wain, an old offender, was fined 10s and costs for using abusive language. I Mary Reardon, for using abusive language to P.C. Owen, was fined 5s. Thomas Fox, Groesfawr Cottages, Yaynor, was summoned by William Newbury, for using abusive and threatening language. Complainant said that defendant went to his door, used threatening words and fired a gun twice. For this serious offenoe, defendant was fined 20a and costs. A fall transfer of the licence of the Railway Ion, Cefn, was granted to Thomas Evans, from D C Parry, and a full transfer of the license of Pontsticill Inn was granted from William Claridge to Charles Ed. win Phillips, Bargoed. A temporary transfer of the lioence of the Greyhound's Head, Cefo, was also granted from William Silas Goldingto David Williams, Wine Street, Aberdare.
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GLASBURY. IN MEMORY.—Muffled peals were run £ for morning service and during tbe afternoon on Sunday, in memory of Prince Maurice of Bat- tenburg, who fell fighting for his country. WBDDING. A very pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Peter's Church, on Monday, by the Vicar, the Rev H H Gibbon. The con- tracting parties were Mr Robert Williams, The Green, Three Cocks, and Miss Ethel James, Newcastle. The bride was very neatly attired in a navy blue costume, with black bat trim- med with white plumes. The bridesmaids were Miss Fanny and Miss Nellie Williams; they wore grey dresses and black hats. The groomsman was Mr James, brother of the bride. Both bride and bridegroom were the recipients of a number of useful present. NAVAL RESERVIST'S UNIQUE EXPERIENCE.On Monday evening last, a right royal welcome was given Ganner Arthur Connell, a Naval reservist, on his arrival by the 9.15 train from Dover. Gonner Connell has bad a unique ex- perience in the war. He was one of the crew ot the 11 Arethasa," damaged in the brilliant fight off Heligoland, and again be was one of the survivors of the Hermes itorpedoed in the Sirraits of Dover on Saturday. Connell j was a Naval reservist who came to Glasbury from London some 3 years ago as a postman. On the n^obilisotion of the Navy, August 2od, be was eaMed st,-and has been in action ever eince. As soon asibe arrived on Glasbury plat- forpa be was shouldered by some patriotic neighbours aad amid enthusiastic cheering be was carried to his home, where, needless to jSay, he was heartily weloomed by his wife and two small children.
CRAY.
CRAY. REMOVAL.—It was with regret that we heard of the pending departure of Mr and Mrs John Davies, of Penwaendwr, Cray. Mr Davies has been for a good many years in the service of Mr McTurk, Cnewr, as a shepherd. Both were communicants at St. Illtyd Church, Cray, than whom there were no more faithful members, and their departure will be a great loss to 'our church. Our local choir will also greatly miss Mrs Davies, who was one of the oldest and most faithful members. Their removal will be a distinct loss to this district generally, but everybody here wishes them success and happi. ness at their new home near Tredegar. EISTEDDFoi)ic.-At the eisteddfod held at Sennybridge last Saturday Cray was well represented, both in the audience and amongst the competitors. Mr David Lewis, Cwmpadest, made his debut as an eisteddfod conductor, and our rising young vocalist and elocutionist, Mr D Jones, Penyrynys, who is now in service at Blaina, Cwmwysg, divided the prize for the tenor solo and captured the first prize in the open challenge recitation. In the male voice choir competition, in which there was but one entry, Cray Party was awarded the prize (con. ductor, Mr W Evans).
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jangle scenic railway, which was remarkably popular. The organ attached to this railway is one of the finest ever brought to the town, its tone being magnificent. Hiring was this year marked by the exceedingly high wages asked by the farm labourers. The men were getting X12 and ClG per half-year, and the maidservants from zOlO to £ 15. At the Guild Hall the Brecon Hiring Fair Committee (of which Mrs Mitchell, Glyncelyn, is the hou. seceetary, and Mrs Beverley Jones, the registrar) bad through the kiudnesa of tba Mayor srraDged a place for the hiring of maid servants, and here 51 maids and 48 mistresses registered. Miss Williams (Soethrog) is assisting Mrs Beverley Jones this year. CONCERT.—At the Dr Coke Memorial Hall, on Saturday, liD enjoyable conoert, arranged by Bro. Cyril Telling, was held in connection with the Junior Reobabites. The following took part Doris Telling, Wilfred Williams, Dora Ledbnry, Dorothy Talmage, Cyril Telling, Gwencia Mnrby, Violet Morris, Jennie Mnrby, Gwyceth Wiliiams, and Ethel Ledbury. An address was given by Bro. Barrow.