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FOOTBALL HATCH AT MILFORD BREKNOCKS BEAT CIVILIANS. hiPn a*tBrnoon a football match was at Milford between the Breoknook eeerve Battalion and Milford Town, and the *°Uowing team turned out for the regimeDt rj8°t E. Morgan (A Co.); Pte Gwilym Price Co), 8. Francis (B Co.), Pte Ursell Williams Co.), Lance Corpl W. Shelton (C Co.) and W. Williams (A Co.) Sergt J. T.Edwards 1A Co.), Lance-Corpl Edwards (D Co.); Sergt j^BWelyn (A Co.), Pte Greenway (A Co.); and S. Edwards (B Co.). Pte W. Hargest (A 0.) played foil back for Milford. game throughout was well contested, st a quick pace. Lieut Morgan, who was •Ween fche stickB for the Regiment, is a International forward, and has played s Swansea. He made two or three very j eaves. It will be noticed the Regiment's contained four Llanfaes Brigade players, game ended iu a win for the Regiment by £ oals to 1, Sergt Llewelyn scoring two goals th^ Edwards the other. Next Saturday a Brecknocks are down for a game with the S.W.B., who have now returned from nrgh to Pembroke Dock.

NOT FIT TO PLEAD. latlilth Cruelty Charge Adjourned. At the Builth Wells Police Court, on Monday, jameg Harris, no fixed abode, was charged by ^Peetor R. Evans, Brecon, N.S.P.C.C., with fleeting and exposing his two pons, 7 and 14 "vetre of age, on the 27th ult. Mr A. Gwynne aQghan appeared to prosecute. The defendant ,ell Bred the court staggering, and the Chairman n9u'red whether Harris was sober or not. *-8. George Davies Ho is not sober, but the ^e for drink. tn Vanghan It is for the Bench decide whether defendant is fit to be tried tOday. « The Cbairrnau Perhaps he will be in the | »state then as he is to-day. g ^efendant I might be in America then, or Noting the Germans. I am innocent. lb 1tfr Gwynne Vaughan said he did not believe defendant was in a fit state to answer the a*ge, or decide whether he would be tried °&>marily. C. G. Inglis I certainly don't think he is. r Giv) nine Yaugban I should not like to ^be responsibility to say he is fit to be led. jL^be Bench decided to adjourn the case until ree o'c'ock in the afternoon. Cn The Clerk (to defendant): Your case will ou at three o'clock. y defendant I cannot wait untii three o'clock. I On will have to put me in the lock up. (Loud -Rbter.) I am a teetotaller, and have never rtlnk since I left the British Army. The defendant was then removed from the 1 and the Bench proceeded with the bear- L 8 of (,t)>p.r cases. After completing ine 4f>S-,ness defendant was brought into court to >n Hn^ v,iU- J'^reed that he would not be fit at three o'clock, ,qr C W. OOSDain (chairman) Your case j be adjonrned until 12 15 p.m. next Monday. v °pe von will attend in a better state than r>are 'D to dav- Perhaps I shall be 50 or 60 miies ay thai dsy. You had better keep me till I .should like to try those big German

CWMDU, JANUARY LAMB MAKES 46/—Mr Francis, took a lamb to Abergavenny market *eek and sold it under auction for 46/ It \)a8 Cltlly born in the middle of January and taed over 1/6 per lb.

ANOTHER GERMAN CRUISER SUNK. The Admiralty announces that the German oruiier Dresden" was sunk by H.M.S. "Glasgow," "Orama," and Kent," near Joan Fernandez Island on the 14th last. After five minutes' fighting the Dresden hauled down her colours and displayed the white flag. She was much damaged and set on fire and after she bad been burning for sometime her magazine exploded and she sank. The crew were saved. Fifteen badly wounded Germans were landed at Valparaiso. There were no British casualties and no damage to the ships. The, 11 Dresden" was the last of the German Squadron commanded by Ton Spee in the Pacific. There are now only three German ships of war on the high seas.

BRECON COUITY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. A meeting of the Brecon County School Governors was held on Tuesday afternoon, Professor J. Evans in the chair. Others present were Miss Bevan, Miss Adelaide Williams, the Revs T. C. RichardB, D. Saunders Jones, and Principal T. Lewis, Messrs David Powell, Edward Butler, W. S. Miller, and Evan Morgan, with the clerk (Mr T. J. Parry). FREE EDUCATION FOR BELGIAN CHILDREN. The Clerk read a letter from the Belgian Refugees' Committee in London, asking the Governors if they were prepared to accept some refugee children between the age of 14 and 15 years as free pupils at the County School, and also be responsible for their maintenance. The Cierk auued that he had written to the Board of Education asking whether they were in order in granting free schooling, but had received no reply. Mr David Powell said the schooling was a small matter, it was the maintenance that was the point. The Clerk said Mr Griffith Jones (hon. sec. to the local Belgian Relief Committee), bad spoken to him upon the matter, and he was of opinion that probably the children could be maintained by the County Committe. Mr David Powell thought they were justified in receiving the children and leaving the main- tenance to the Belgian Relief Committee. He proposed that they give free schooling to Belgian children. Mr W. S. Miller seconded, and it was agreed to. RESIGNATIONS. Letters were read informing the Governors that Miss Thomas, one of the mistresses at the Girls' School, had resigned her post on receiving an appointment as domestic science mistress at Llandilo. Mr D. J. Phillips, one of the masters at the Boys' School, also resigned, having received another appointment. The Rev T. C. Richards asked if they could not get a master who would be able to teach French.

CRICKHOWELL GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Crickbowell Board of Guardians was held on Monday last, when Mr Richard Morgan presided. There were also present the Rev W A Davies, Messrs W G James, W Rosser, James Howat, J Howells, T M Williams, Josiah Phillips, W G Watkins, Philip Parsons, J H Jones, David Thomas, Wm Jones, A J Thomas, Thos Price, Steven Devnallt, John Thomas, T L Jones, Tbos Williams, Henry Thomas, Evan Williams and Enoch Williams. THE LATE MAJOR J. J. WATKINS. The Clerk (Mr T Vaughan) stated that Mrs J J Watkins had presented the guardians with a portrait of her husband, the late Major J J Watkins, who was for many years vice-chair- man of the Board. On the motion of Mr Thoa WilliAms, seconded by Mr Evan Williams, it was unanimously resolved that a letter con- veying the thanks of The Board be written to Mrs Watkins for her kindness. THE WAR AND EXTRA RELIEF. Mr W G Watkins moved that owing to the increased cost of living, consequent on the war, the relief of all out-door persons be increased as follows Adults, one shilling and children 14 years of age and under, 6d each per week. He said that the poor people were suffering, and the increase was needed to meet the high price of food-stuffs. Mr Wm Jones seconded the motion. Mr A J Thomas proposed that the oaees be left to the relieving officers to deal with on their merits. This was seconded by Mr W Rosser. After some discussion the original motion was rejected, six only voting for it, as against 13 in favour of Mr Thomas's amendment which was declared carried. MASTER'S APPLICATION REJECTED. Arising out of the renewed application made by the Master and Matron, Mr and Mrs H D Goodcbild, for increased remuneration, and a state naent by the former that they con- sidered it a hardship to have to pay 68 per week for the maintenance of their two chil- dren, Mr Enoch Williams proposed that the charge of 2s 6d per week made in respect of each child be reduced to Is 6d each. Mr WilliamB pointed out that the master's children were maintained on surplus rations. The Board had a very good servant in the master, and the reduction suggested was a very em'ili one. The Clerk, in reply to a guardian, said the Exiaster did not draw rations in respect of his shildren. The Rev W A Davies opposed the motion on she ground that the present was the most inopportune timet to talk of reducing a small charge made for the maintenance of the ohildren. Au amendment proposed by Mr James Howell, aud secooded by Mr C F Cox, that the present arrangement stand, was carried by a large majority. THE OLD SONG—"THE CHILDREN'S HOME." The Clerk stated that negotiations had recently been in progress, with a view to pCtl" jhasiog ,(Iwr," Criokhowell, for the pur- pose of a Children's Home, at the price of £900, He had received a communication from the Local Government Board intimating jbafc they regretted, for reasons which would 1>0 explained at a later period, they were anable to sanction a loan for the purchase of ;be premists. This meant, said the Clerk, ,hat the pnrchsse of this place war3 now oat of he question. I would, however, be open to ,hi) Board to rent suitable promises, but be j lid not think that would be an easy matter. J Mr Evan Williams said he had given notice )f motion that the Board proceed with the jurchaee of "Glandwr" at X900. He now for- mally moved the resolution, as it would shew jÙt they had done everything possible in the Matter. The resolution was carried unanimously. CONTRACTS. The following contracts were accepted for he ensuing half-year Petroleum, Mr John Jones, ironmonger, Crickhowell; milk and sgge, Mr W Ralph, Cwrt Farm, Llangattock rocerie3, Mr James hane, Crickhowell; meat, Urs Barroll, Crickhowell coal and cordwood, Messrs A Jones and Sons, Abergavenny and Llaugynidr funerals-lower district, Mr Dd lonee, Crickhowell upper district, Mr John Morgan, Blackrock conveyances, Mr A Meale, Crickhowell boots, Mr Jos. Townsend, Crickhowell. 'I 1 'L

LLANWRTYD COUNCIL'S WORK. Candidates at a Pablic Meeting. Plea for Compromise. On Monday evening a public meeting was held at the Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd Wells, -under the presidency of Mr Evan Price (chair. man of the Urban District Council). The meeting was convened by the Council in order to report their work during the past 12 months, and to give the ratepayers a chance to ask ques- tions as to the doings of the authority. The chairman was supported on the platform by Councillors J. A. Davies, N. Evans, R. Pugh Jones, E. Saunders Morgan, and Mr D. I. Williams, and Mr Samuel Griffith (clerk). Among those present in the audience we no. ticed Councillor J. R. Hope-Davies, Messrs J. Carey, W. C. Davies, Tom Davies, George Davies, R. Evans, John Graham, J. Graham (junior), D. E. Jones, J. E. Lloyd, Harry Mack, Edgar Pritchard, Joseph Pritchard, D. Price, A. Preece, D. J. Price, Clement Price, J. H. Rees, E. Richards, Isaac Williams, W. Williams (Myrtle House), Ben Williams, Evan Williams, W. Williams (Brynhyfryd), Rees Williams. The Chairman said that one object of the meeting was to place before the ratepayers a statement of accounts for the past year, and he was pleased to say he considered that the state- ment was a satisfactory one. The clerk would read the accounts, and was in a position to answer any questions relating to them. During his (Mr Price's) term of office as chairman things had worked very smoothly (applause). He bad had no difficulty in conducting the business of the Council, as at all times be had been able to enlist the sympathy and support of of all the members. The outbreak of the war had a great effect on the Council's work, but under the circumstances they bad had a very satisfactory year. The Council had practised the strictest economy in all things. The Clerk then read the statement of accounts, showing an income ol Y,882, and an expenditure of JE740. He complimented the Council on their management, and said that the ratepayers of Llanwrtyd Wells would never get better councillors than they had last year. They had looked after the interests of the rate- payers, they bad treated all the officials of the Council with courtesy and kindness, and they had been impartial in all their doings. Mr Evan Price bad made an excellent chairman, and he had merited the confidence the electors placed in him by returning him at the bead of the poll. Indeed Mr Price was a valuable aseet to the Council. (Applause). Mr D. I. Williams observed that the Council had cut down the rates during the past year, and bad saved the ratepayers a great deal of expense. The reduction had been made more especially in the water rate, as the other rates had been made before the outbreak of the war. They had de. layed carrying out work at Abergwessin road, and in that way bad saved at least £100. The Council had spent about JE17 on the Cambrian Factory Bridge, but not before they had tried every possible way to get the County Council to pay for the improvements. Now the bridge would be looked over by the County Council, and would be no further expense to the urban district. He predicted that the war would last some time, and that it would be the dnty of the Council to study economy as far as possible. Mr E. Saunders Morgan remarked that no serious questions were brought before the Coun- cil during the year, and his endeavour bad been to work with economy and efficiency. When- ever he found it necessary to get advice it was always to be obtained from their professional adviser, Mr Griffith. (Applause). Naturally members of the Council had a more intimate knowledge of the affairs of the town than could in the ordinary way be gained by those outside, and with the knowledge he had gained he had applied the best judgment possible to all ques- tions of interest to the ratepayers and for the development of the town. He bad been present at all the meetings of the Council daring the year—(applause)—and be once more offered himself for re-election, and if they returned him be would do his best to serve them faith- fully. They were passing through a critical time, and yet they scarcely realised that they were engaged in one of the greatest wars in the world's history. It was a time when they should pull together, and there should be complete unanimity among them at home. Mr J. A. Davies remarked that the Council bad practiced economy, and the reduction in the rate was due to the suggestion of Mr D. I. Williams. He considered the abatement in the water rate bad been of great assistance to the ratepayers. He paid high testimony to the ability of the old members of the Council to look after the interests of the ratepayers. Mr R. Pugh Jones endorsed what the previ- ous speakers had said with regard to the economy practiced by the Council. Mr J. D. Lloyd asked if the Council had done anything during the past year to advertise Llan- wrtyd Wells all over England. The Clerk said the Council could not spend money on advertising, but Mr E. Saunders Morgan bad paid a certain fee to the Health Resorts' Association. In a certain place the Urban District Council paid the fee to the Association, and the auditor disallowed it. They had an advertising association in the town. Mr D. 1. Williams said that the Advertising Association was at present in debt to the amount of X45, and they hoped to do some- thing to clear off the deficit before long. Me Harry Mack impressed npon the people of Llanwrtyd Wells the neoeBsity of doing all they could to keep the town in good order. He said that attention was called to a certain nuisance near his house and be bad it abated at once and the same treatment should be meted out to al1. Mr W. Williams (Myrtle Housa) expressed a hope that a contest would be avoided at the coming Urban Council election and suggested that the candidates should meet and settle the matter amongst themselves. Mr Iaaic Williams said they bad heard of the good work of the Council, but not of the bad work; of what they bad dose but not of what was left undone. Under the present cir- cumstances he agreed with the suggestion to avoid a contest if possible. All the candidates present expressed their willingness to meet with the object of avoiding a contest.

UNKNOWN MAN FOUND DROWNED. Inquest at Torpantau. An inquest was held on Monday evening at Torpantau Railway Station by Dr W. R. Jones, coroner, on the body of a man which was found floating in the Upper Nouadd Reservoir, Tor- pantau, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, 13th inst. Mr Murray, waterman at the Upper Neuadd, Raw the body about fifteen to twenty yards from the embankment in deep water. It was that of a man, name unknown, apparently between 45 and 50 years of age, with light brown hair beginning to turn grey, and head a little bald. It was about 5ft 6in long, dressed in an old grey jacket and trousers, black vest, grey flannel shirt, drab singlet, whiie Welsh flannel drawers, blue woollen stockings, and new nailed boots. There were tattoo marks on the right and left forearms. The man bad seemingly belonged to the trampirg class, and the body must have been in tbe water for some time, as it was much decomposed. Nothing whatever wss found to give any clue to his identity. An open verdict of found drowned was returned.

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BRECONSHIRE WAR ITEMS. Captain (temporary) Hugh Maxwell Broome Salmon, of the 1st Battalion Sooth Wales Borderers, baR been given the Distinguished Service Order. The London Gazette" announcement of this distinction states that it bag been granted him 11 for con- spicuous oonrage at Givenohy on 25th January, 1915. Although wounded he brought op meu from the local Reserves under heavy fire Qn two occasions, and remained throughout tho day with his aompany in action." Previous references in the County Times to this gal- lant offioer have made onr readers acquainted with the fact that be has been twice wounded, having to be invalided home for a time to re- cover from the injuries be first received. He was stationed at the Brecon Bapot for aame time before the outbreak of war, and was con- stantly seen on the football field assisting tho Barracks team. 8886 Sergt W. Wilcox, 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers, and 11338 Acting Corpl E. J. Williams, 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers, have been given the Distinguished Conduct medal for gallant service in the field with the Expeditionary Forces. Lieutenant S. W. Pugh, of Adrian Court, Usk (who bails from Talgarth), has been transferred from the 16th Service (Cardiff City) Battalion, Welsh Regiment, to the 18tb (Gla- morgan Pioneers) Battalion, Welsh Regiment, at Portbcawl. Mr John Protbero, of Aylesbury, formerly of Brecon (LJew Honddn), who is in the Brecon- sbire branch of the National Reserve (Class III.) is doing very good work for the troops stationed at Aylesbury, the county town of Buckinghamshire, in helping to eqoip a reserve battalion of Territorials there with band instru- ments, in re.-organhing the regimental band o! the three battalions now billeted in tbe town, and forming an orchestral band for the senior ohaplain there. Welsh-American magazines report the pre. sence of the Bercknocksbire Territorials at Aden, and make a point of adding that "the successor of Giraldus Cambrensis, the Arch- deacon of Brecon," is there too. Preaching at Bethel (C.M.) Chapel on Sun- day evening the Rev Lewis JameF, Builth, said that one of hia men at Builth, writing home from the Front, stated that while homes were being ruined and churches destroyed, hundreds of crucifixes were untouched. Second-Lieutenant James Gordon Jones, IStb Battalion Welsh Fusiliers, has been gaz. etted first lieutenant, and has been recom- mended for a month's training in military law at Liverpool. Lieut J. G. Jones is an old Builth Wells County School boy, and a famous athlete. Captain Francis Phillips, of Tynygraig, Builth Wells, has been gazetted major in the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry. Major Phillips is a well-known cricketer, and for two or three seasons acted as captain of tho Builth Wells Cricket Team. Mr W. H. Lewis, second son of Mr Howell Lewis, a director of Bcyn Henllys Colliery, Upper Cwmtwrcb, has on the recommendation of Col. Pearson been appointed to a commission in the Royal Engineers. Lieut. Lewis has been a student of mining engineering and recently scoured an appointment at Ynis- cedwyn Colliery, Ystradgynlais He is a brother to Mr Howel Lewis, the Swansea and Welsh International three-quarter, and his younger brother Tom recently joined the ranks of the Royal Engineers. The 1st Line Welsh Horse Regiment has received ordertt to prepare for Imperial servioe at a very early date. Major the Hon. W. Bailey, eecond in command of this regiment, is a brother of Lord Glanusk, and another local officer ie Major G. R. Powell. It is reported Lieut. Guy Morgan, of the 23rd (Welsh) Regiment, son of Colonel Stuart Morgan, of Bolgoed (commanding the 3rd S.W.B.) baa been slightly woanded in action, and is now in London doing well. The South Wales Borderers are reported to have bad a band in the splendid work which led to the capture of Neuve Chapelle, and i; is stated that Captain J. Conway Lloyd, of Dinas, was in the fighting. Captain Dadley Graham Johnson, 2od Bat- talion South Wales Borderers, has been given the D.S.O. for conspicuous ability on the night 1 of November 5 6, during the operations against the German positions at Tsingtau, and for i great gallantry in rescuing several wounded i men whilst exposed to heavy machine-gun I fire. Captain D. G. Johnson, who is 31 years 1 of age, joined the Borderers in 1903, aud was I mads captain last year. <

I CEFN COED. < PERSONAL—Mr Dan Morgan, Holford Street, Cefn Coed, who recently qaalified as a sanitary < inspector, has received an appointment as ] meat inspector at Smithfielde, London. BRITISH RED CRoss.-At an examination f held at Mertbyr in First Aid Miss A. Betterton, E Cefn Coed, gained a second year's certificate, 1 while Misses W. J. Mos*, O. G. Moss, and J, Burnett gained first year's certificates. 6 DEATH OF AN OLD WELSH COLONIST.-On ( Saturday last the death occurred of Mr James William Harries, at his residence, Somerset Honse, Cefn Coed. Deceased was a native of ? Llanhywel, Pembrokeshire, but when a yonng 1 man went to Aberdaro and worked as a collier f in one of the Aberaman pits. In 1873 he emigrated to the Welsh Colony in Patagonia, I where be stayed for 23 years?, becoming a prosperous farmer and landowner. About sixteen years ago he returned to WaleB and 1 married Mrs Davies, of Somerset House, whose j generosity aud sympathy with charitable [, movements are well known. Of late years bis v health bad failed and be bad been a martyr to rheumatism. He was, however, able to get 8 about, slowly. with the aid of walking sticks, c and his familier figure waa seen regularly on Sundays walking slowly to Carmel Baptist j Chapel, where be was a deacon. Recently he had suffered terribly from CRDcar which ulti- c mately caused his death. The funeral, of a private character, took place ou Tuesday at J Aberdare Cemetery. r FUNERAL OF MR A. L. GOULD;—-The funeral p of Mr Arthur Leslie Goold took place on ° Thursday last. The service was held in St John's Church, the officiating clergy being the J" Rev. John Davies, Rector of Vaynor. and the Rev. E. C. Davies, Cnrafce of Troedyrbiw. The body was then taken to Hen-Dy-Cwrdd Burial ground for interment. The principal £ mourners were Mr David Tames Goold (father) Mr James Gould (grandfather). Mr Thomas 0 Francis (grandfather), Messrs Tom Francis, I John Gould, Alec Hopkins, W. DavieR, O. Riddle, Tom Arnold, Llew Morris, Fred Davies D Dan Davies, David Davies, David Gould, and v John Gould, junior. There were also present Revs. J. Carnrra Davies, Jacob Thorn:i3, J. H. Davies (Killay), and Wyndharn Jones, while the following young friends of deceased asted aR bearers:—Cyril Berryman, F^lix Fenoott, W. Morris, Henry Griffiths, Willie Ellis, George ? Ablart, Brinley Price, Joe William", Lewis Jones, Richard Watkins, Ivor Davies, and T" Basil Thoina«. Flowers were sent by the Members of Catfn Library, St. John's Church Sunday Sohool, Cwmtaf waterworks employees, Mr and MrFl A Hopkins, Mr and Mrs R Livsoy, Mr and fll r Berry man, Mr aud Mrs J. W. Harries, and other friends and relatives.

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THE VACANT GRAVE." Strange Occurrence at Llande- faelog. An extraordinary occurrence disturbed the serenity of the quiet village of Llandefaelog last week. It appears that on Tuesday night the Rector of the parish received instruc- tions for a grave to be opened and bricked for the internment of a certain gentleman from the neighbourbood of London. The cortege was to arrive at Brecon by the 5.45 p.m. train from London. All preparations were made, and the Rector and a number of parishioners assembled at the churchyard. As the shades of evening began to fall the church was lighted up, and still the company waited, but waited in vain until 6.30, when a telegram was received stating that the body had been interred at a town on the Upper Thames early in the afternoon. The body it was proposed to bury at Llandefaelog was that of a non-parish- ioner, and though interment in such case could only be with the permission of the Rector and churchwardens, this permission was not sought. The waiving of the local right in favour of a non-resident family Z5 under these circumstances was an act of courtesy which deserved the consideration which it did not receive.

FARMERS' UNION RALLY AT SENNYBRIDGE A rally of members of the Sennybridge Farmers' Union and others interested in agriculture took place at Sennybridge on the 9th inst. Mr D. W. Price (Nantyharu) Eresided and amongat o'bers present were [essrB W J Price (Pontwillim), Wm. Powell (secretary, Crickhowell Branch), E Jones (chairman, Brecon Branch), J P Griffiths (general secretary, Brecon aud Radnor Farmers' Uoion), D Rees (Cefnroaesaar), E Thomas (Beilea), ReK Driwieti (Rbydowen), Howell Phillips (Scnuybridjje), Price (Rbiw. bargoch), Price (Llandilo), H Williams (Sauny Bank). Dsvid Lewis (Cwtnpadest), John Prioe (Tyleglas), Eustace Jones (Gwarllan), E Jones (Penybont), Jones (Werntigan), Thomas Morgan (Bailea), Evan Morgan (Tyooob), W Price (Cwrawysg-ganol), D Price (Yoisy. rwyddfa), D Divies (Llwynhir), Levi Jones I (Cwmcamlais), David Price (Dderw, Llan- dilofane), Powell (Abercyrnog, Llandiiofane), Prioe, and Jobu Evans (Waenllertai, Sanoy. bridge). The Secretary of the Sennybridge Branch (Mr W. Williams) was unavoidably absent. BThe Chairmar, in opening the proceedings, referred to a letter to hand from Mr W. H. Palmer (secretary of the National Farmers' Union), which alluded to the victory obtained for the Farmers' Union by Mr Henry Chaplin the previous Thursday, on the question of employing strong lads from school during the war. Proceeding, the Chairman said he was convinced that the Union waa doing good, and h,c\ was delighted with what had taken place at Westminster the previous week. They had had a branch in Sennybridge for several years, bat, unfortunately, it bad not made the pro- gress it should have made. He hoped, after a erathering like that, things would look brighter. It was gratifying to know that they had members of the Farmers' Union directly representing them on the County Council, as well as many others who constantly supported them on matters brought forward by the Union. They had been able to get the County Council to reduce the motor allowances of the oounty officials from 9J to 64 per mile, which only showed that they could do something by com- bined effort. They might be able also to influence Parliament in matters of vital importance to agriculturists. He asked them to study the Parliamentary programme pub- lished in the annual report. Mr W. Powell (secretary, Crickhowell iSraDob),in the ooutse of an interesting speeoh, said he understood they were not making progress ..at Sanuybudge cs in oibe* distriots, but he advised them not to take so muob notice of those who criticised the Union. He urged them all to attend the meetings, and they would then see and hear what advantages were offered by this organisation. They had, in Crickhowell, tried bard to secure direct representation on the Cjuuty Counoil, but bad failed. However, they would try again. He was glad to hear that the Chairman approved of the action of their representatives on the County Council in advocating the redaction of the ridiculous motor-car allowances. In his opinion, the Farmers' Union would be more necessary than ever after the war, when the question of taxation would be very acute. They would then have to see that the advan- tages farmers received under the Agricultural Rating Act were not taken from them. Mr E. Jones (ohairman, Brecon Branch), addressed the gathering iu Welab. He made special reference to the recent legal cases taken up by the Uaioo, and remarked that the Union was iu no way against landowners. He also spoke strongly on the evil of farmers bidding over each ot; -r's heads for farms. Mr W. J. P ice, after alluding to advantages farmers g^itied by tbe Union scheme of insur- ance and the value of its aid in disputes involving the possibility of lecjal proceedings, remarked that practically all classes of workers bad thEir respective Uoions, and cheerfully paid higher subscriptions than ireentors of the Farmers' Union. The farn)i. iudustry was not properly rr-preseuted in I' rr-jou t, but the Union bad a "Lobbyist," who watohed its interests in the House, and, also, canvassed for support tn respect to measures promoted by the Union. Hd (honght the debate, iu the Hantle of Commons the previous Thursday, showed a lamentable grievance as to the con- ditions of labour on the farms. He instanced a case where s farmer's sou of 13 was able to do useful work on a Saturday. This lad was doing no good in school, because he was teut on oin on tho farm. Mr J. P. Griffiths spoke at length as to the usefulness and sctivities of the Union. Re- ferring to the question of insurance, the speaker said that, if farmers in the Uoion took out 10,000 policies altogether, 30 per cent, of profits would be returned in one year. This profit would enable them to send a represen- tative to Parliamtnt. Mr Levi Jones. C.C., said hH would be glad if the Farmers' Union had a few more of its members on the county authority. Men who knew what it was to wrko amuey woull be oareful in spending it. (Hear, hear). The Chairman, at the request of Mr D. Rees (Cafnmaesc«,r), invited the opinion of the meeting relative to tfie guarantee in connection with a Sbire Hor,>e Society, and. &1:10, whether there waa a sufficient nnmber to uoable them to employ one of MrC. D. Yenables Lle.velyn'a horses in the district. Those present wero in favour, and conse- quently, a committee was elected to make arrangements, including the Chairman, and Messrs E. Thomes (BaiJea), ,J. Evans (WerD. Llantwd), D. Davies (Llwyubir). E. Jones (Penbont). E. Jones (Gilfach), and E. Jones (Gwenllan).

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BUILTH WELLS. AIRTISTIC.-Portraits of the King and the British Naval and Military Commanders, the Flags of the Allies, the Escntobecn of Wales, and the Trenches of the Troops are included in my Patriotio Illuminated Address. This can be exeouted on Yellum, Bristol or Mill Board, and framed complete. Piotures cleaned and restored. Paintings from any photograph. Estimates free. Referees for latest work-the late Vicar of Alltma wr, Miss Lewis, Church House, Mydffai (on behalf of Major Gwynne, S.W.B., who is on duty), and Mr Walter Webb, Llanganten.—F. D. B. GEORGE, Builth Wells. COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNOR.-At a January meeting of the Breconshire County Council Miss Evan Thomas was appointed a repre- sentative Governor for the Builth County School district. At the annual meeting of the Council on Friday last it was reported that Miss Evan Thomas was elected a governor, aud on the motion of the Rev. D. A. Griffith, seconded by Mr A. GWYDne Yaugban, Miss Jones, of Nythfor. Llangammarcb Wells, was appointed. THE PBOGBBSS OF BUILTH WKLLS.—In an itinerary of Builth written about a hundred yesrB ago the following particulars are given:- "Builth estimated 178 miles from London, has a Monday market, 182 houses, 815 inhabitants. The post arrived at 9 a.m., and left at 6 p.m. It had three fairs during the year for shepp, horned cattle, and horses, viz., June 27th October 2nd, and December 6tb. SMOKER AT THE SOCIAL CLVID.On Friday night Mr G. R. Thomas presided over a smoker held iu connection with the Boilth Wells Social Club, and there was a large attendance. Those who contributed to the musioal programme were:-Conacillor Gilbert Eadie, Messrs Ablett, Sid Davies, Lather Davies, James G. Eadie, Meredith Jones, Herbert Lloyd, Arthur Price, E. Whislay, and James Williams. The accompanist was Mr E. T. Jones. During the evening Couu oillor Eadie remarked that be was pleased to see the olob going on so well, and paid a tribute to the services of Mr Herbert Lloyd to the itisotation.-The Chairman observed that the club, although it started in smoke, had gone on fairly well, and be hoped it would not end in Amoke. (Applause and laughter.) Many of their members were now el doing service for the country-somo at Aden and others in various parts of the world, and they who remained behind ought to see to it that the club was well maintained. He also refured to the great debt which the club owed to Mr Herbert Lloyd and the family.—Mr Lloyd, in I reply, said be took a great deal of interest in i the welfare of the institution, and wished it 1 every measore of Einecess.-Me Roger Williams I also spoke, and referred to the good work done I by the olub. The proceedings concluded with i a vote of thanks to the chairman, which was < proposed by Mr. J. G Eadie, and the singing 1 of UAold Lang Syne." < /'],_a.t_'83. n uill'b- At Builth Wells Polioe Court on Saturday, Mr i D. J. Pagh summoned Mr M. G. Howell,, Strand, Builth Wells, in respect to the main. tenance of Lilian Annie Gwynne Howell, aged 4 years, the daughter of Edward Gwynne, defendant's son.—Mr D. J. Pagh said the child bad been chargeable to the common fund of Builth Union at 5s. per week since May 18th, 1914.-The Bench made an order for 53. per week, to begin now. COMFORTS FOR SOLDIBBS,-S. John's (Builth Road) Working Party have raised £ 29 4s for the purchase of materials, and have sent to our soldierB 101 pairs of socks, 83 belts, 73 shirts, 40 helmets, 39 pairs of mittens, 11 night shirts, and 6 pillow slips. The GF.S. candidates have sent 28 mufflers, and 23 pairs of cuffs and mittens. THB URBAN COUNCIL AND TBB OUTBBBAK OF DIPHTBBRIA.—Mr H. T. Prico presided over another special meeting of the Builth Wells Urban District Council, held on the 10th instant, and others present were—Messrs J. Doggan, G. Eadie, H. H. Lewis, J. Morris, H. Vaogbaa Yaugban, D. F. H. Williams, T. R. Worthington Wallis W. Leonard (Deputy Clerk). and Dr. W. W. Baldock Fry (Medical Officer). The Council again discussed the juestion of providing an isolation hospital, for tho isolation of a few cases of diphtheria in be town, but, on acoount of the great Bxpensa likely to be incurred, and the fact fcbat they bad no power to oompel any persons to be removed to the hospital, it was decided to take no action in the matter. The Medical Officer was instructed to send a circular to various houses in the town requesting the isolation of all oases of diphtheria, and giving idvice how to treat the same. HOPE CHAPEL CONCERT. Councillor E Paughan Weale presided over a concert held it Hope Chapel on the 10th instant, and there ffas a large attendance C.L.B.—The Builth Wells Company of the Church Lade' Brigade has been recognised by ibe Breconshire Territorial Association as a Jadet Corps, and will in future be known as he St. Mary's Builth Weils Cadet Company Church Lads Brigade. The company is under be command of the Rev. E. G. E. Davies ind Lieut. A. Bowen Hamer, is now in a lourishing state, and has ou its roll, together < vith tbe boys of the C.L.B. Training CorpB, ] >3 officers, warrant officers, and lads. The lompany has proved a splendid recruiting ;round for the forces, over thirty present and 1 last members are now serving with the ) lolours. Daring the past year, long service five years) medals have been awarded to Sergeant-Instructor C. Wbislay and Sergt. T. L. Jenkins. Corporal J. Evans for twelve □ontbs' perfect attendance at all the ordered ompany parades, etc. UBBAN COUNCIL ELECTION. There are j igbt nominations for four seats on the Bailth Veils Urban District Council, viz :—Edward Itanton Davies, High Street, butcher and I armer; John James, Lausdowu, coal agent; Albert Thomas Jones, Crown Hotel, hotel iroprietor; John Morris, High Street, grocer; < lenry Owen, Oaklands, carpenter John ( Vard, High Street, chemist; David Frederick I larold Willirms, Wye terrace, browerjTbomae < lowland Worthington, Drovers' Arms, hotel 1 iroprietor; Messrs J Morris, D. F. H. Williams 1 nd T. R. Worthingtoa are the three retiring J ouncillors, ) MARRIAGE. On the 10th, at St. Luke's Jhnrob, Cardiff, Mr Harry T. Price, Lion lotel, Builth Wells, sen of Mrs Henry Price, Ireyhound Hotel, was married to Miss Hilda I ones, the ouly child of Mr and Mrs Tom 1 ones, 5, Fairfield Avenue, Victoria Park, J Jardiff (late Pontypridd). The officiating I lergyman was the Rev. T. J. Richards. DEATH OF A NONOGENABIAN.—On Sunday I corning, Maroh 13tb, Mr Williapis, Crossway I Jottage, passed peacefully away at the age of 0 years. Deceased was a staunch Con- ervative and a devoted Churchman. I PERSONAL.—Professor Norman Jones, M.A., t f the Theological College, Aberystwyth, reached two able sermons at Alpha Church, luilth Wells, last Sunday. Profseor Jones is distinguished semetic scholar and took an ex. ellent decree at Oxford. He also took the ame scholarships and prizes as the late pro- 3ssorg Cbeyne and Driver, who were great I Btcetic scholars of international repute. 1 URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.-It is quite evident ? bat the 1915 Urban District Council election rill be a lively one, and a stubborn fight is ex- ected. Thvj three old members will bave to ij ice fivo new men, foar of them are residents 1 the town. Mr H. Owen is a resident in the 1 uburb of Builth Wells, Oaklands, but has f roperty in the town. CONFIRMATION. —Ou Wednesday a confirms- son took place at St. Mary's Parish Chnrcu, I Fbfjo there was a large number of candidates PROGRAMMES of wv«ry kind a nyeciai L feature aft tbe "Brecon County Times" i »ffice. Sports, DIR.cee. Entertaiaments, { Pbist Drives, <fcc., all distinctively catered j >r at lowest prices. 1

TALGARTH RAILWAY FATALITY. ■■ Postman Killed at Level Crossing. On Tuesday Mr W. Jones-Williams, deputy coroner for North Breconshire, held an inquest at tbe Police Station. Talgarth, on tbe body of Joseph Thomas, aged 63, auxiliary postman on the Tregunter and Llanvillo round, who was fatally injured on the railway on Saturday by a Cambrian passenger train. Mr John Pritchard was elected foreman of the jury. Mrs Elizabeth Mary Martin, wife of Mr John Martin, Rose Cottage, Talgarth, gave evidence of identification. She said deceased was her brother and was a healthy man until lately. He bad been acting postrran since the war began, but was a mason by trade. She saw him after the accident and asked him if he remembered bow it happened and he answered uNo." Mr Minsball, who watcbed the proceedings on behalf of the Cambrian Railways Company, asked witness if deceased was absent-minded ? Witness No, be was not. Dr F. J. Jayne, of Talgarth, stated that he was called on Saturday, shortly after 5 p.m., to the station yard and there saw the deceased lying on the floor of the goods station uncon. scious. He had him removed to his sister's bouse. Deceased was suffering from concussion and severe shock and the right shoulder and collar bone and four ribs on the right side were fractured. The right lung was also injured. Deceased succumbed to shock about 9 80. Replying to the Coroner and the Foreman, Dr Jayne said deceased was struck on the right side; and apparently must have turned round to retrace his steps to have been struck in that way. John Jones, of No. 14, The Struet, Brecon, engine driver in the employ of the Cambrian Railways Company, whose train knocked the deceased down, said he bad been on the railway 35 years and a driver 13 years He knew nothing about the accident until be got to Brecon, and he did not see deceased on the tine at Talgarth. By the Foreman He always kept a look out, on his side of the engine. He did not see a man in postman's clothes. The boiler end would obstruct his view through the glass if the train was crossing on to the main line. By Mr Minshall: He sounded his whistle upon leaving Talgartb Statics the crossing was about 150 yards away. Robert Bond, 3, Itbel terrace, Brecon, who bad been on the Cambrian 18 years and a fire- man 13 years, who was working on the engine with the last witness, stated that he did not see the deceased on the line, although be kept a look-out on his side of the engine at the cross- ing. He bad repeatedly seen people using the crossing. They could have pulled up in the train's length, but not between the swerve and the crossing going at 15 miles an hour. By the Foreman He did not think this crossing very difficult. He did not know if there were any other swerves on the Cambrian line so sharp, with a level crossing at the end. William Taylor, of the Postern, Brecon, a goods guard, said be arrived at Talgarth just before the passenger train in charge of the last two witnesses. Whilst working on bis train, about 25 yards from the crossing, he saw deceased coming through the gate. The pas- senger train had then left the station, and was only about 20 yards away. He shouted to deceased to H miod the train." He took no notice, bnt kept straight on. When about half- > way across the line deceased looked towards the station. The train was then not 10 yards away, and be turned round to go back, but the buffer box caught him on his side and knocked him round clear of the engine. Witness went to lite deceased, who was unconscious; but revived a little in a few minutes, and he was afterwards removed to the warehouse. The train was travelling 8 or 9 miles an hoar. By the Foreman: If deceased bad kept straight on, or if be had stopped when witness shouted, be would have been all right. Richard Harpor, warehouse man at Talgarth, who also witnessed the accident, gave corrobora- tive evidence, bnt said the train was travelling about 10 or 12 miles an hour. The crossing was generally used by the public. By the Foreman There might be 15 or 20 persons who used the crossing every day, includ. ing about six children. At the time the children passed there were no trains aboat. James Price, gardener, rof Penbon t, Talgar th, who was in the lane leading to the crossing at the time of the accident, also gave evidence. He said the goods train was not mak. ing any noise at the time of the accident. Deceased was looking down when going through the crossing gate. The jury found that deceased was accidentally killed and that no blame attached to anybody, but added a rider to their verdict to the effect that owing to the sudden bend in the line the driver and fireman could not see clear ahead as far as the right of way, and they recommended that railings should be put in place of the hedge, so that pedestrians could clearly see all trains leaving the station. The jury also urged on the Railway Company the need for constructing a sub or super way, as the level crossing was much used by the inhabitants of Talgarth. Mr R. B. Willis, representing the Postmaster, moved a vote of condolence with the relatives, with which both coroner and jury associated themselves.

THE VACANCY ON BRECON TOWN COUNCIL. An Excellent Candidate Available. The elevation of Mr H. C. Rich to the aldet- rnsnic bench creates a vacancy aniongst the elected members of tho Brecon Town Council. We ere delighted to bear that Mr W F Parry deWinton, of Glyngartb, has consented to be a candidate for the seat. He i a geutleinan of bnuiness ability, of wide pxperioaoe, and most estimable personality, and iu will be au honour to the town to have him taking part in it" municipsl government, especially seeing that his fathrr was au alderman of the borough for many years. No-one, of whatever pkrty, will venture to qneption Mr Parry deWiuton's exceptional qualifications for a seat on the Town Council, and wo confidently anticipate that be will be paid tbe compliment of an unopposed return. In this connection it may be recalled that last November the consider- ation of the Conservative party saved the borough tbe expense of a couc&st, it being on the suggestion of Conservatives that three retiring LiberaJs to one retiring Conservative were allowed & walk-over. The opportunity which now occurs of sbowiug how all partiee are resolved on the maintenance of a happy truce in domestic affairs will no doubt b» gladly taken.

GLASBURY. CONFIRMATION.—A confirmation service took ph2e io St. Peter's Church on Wednesday morning, the 106b inet. The Bishop of St. David's being enable to be present through stress of work tbe service was taken by the Bishop of Honduras. Canon Griffith, of Clyro, acted as Bishop's Chaplain. There were about 50 candidates, 15 of whom were from St. Peter's, and the other parishes represented were, All Siinfcs (Glasbury), 41anigon, OIyro, and Bryngwyn. After tbe rite of confirmation had been performed, a most touching and telling address was delivered by the Bishop from tbe text Behold I stand at the door and knock." The service was choral and there was a full oonRrey*tiou. OBITUARY. Tbe funeral took pUco 0& Saturday afternoon of the infant child of Mr Robert Holder, of Ciltwrch Common. The Rev H. Griffith officiated. Great sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents.