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

LLANGATTOCK. (;oNnmuTioN.-On Thursday, the 11th instant, a confirmation service was held at tbe Parish Cburcb by the Bisbop of Honduras, when 48 candidates from the surrounding parishes presented themselves for confirmation. An eloquent address was delivered by the Bishop. WAR NOTES.—On Sanday evening last, Private Richard Jones, son of Mr Charles Jones, of this parish, carpenter, returned to big home from Aden, where he went with tbe BreconEbire Territorials last year. It is under- stood that Private Jones has had to return owing to deafness, and no one regrets it more than he does himself.

LLANFRYNACH. CONFIRMATION SERVICE. —A confirmation sewice was held in the Parish Church on Thuis. day morning last. The sacred rite was adminis tered by the Lord Bishop of Honduras, assisted by tbe Rev E. J. McLellan and the Rev Hilary W. Lewis. Mrs Hilary Lewis presided at the organ. The candidates were drawn from the parishes of Llanfrynaob, Cantref, and Llan. bamlach.

MERTHYR CYNOG. THE COUNCIL SCHOOL.-At the Mertbyr Cynog Council Sohool St. David's Day celebra- tion and prize giving came together. The programme was as follows Song, Hen Wlaci fy Nbadan address by Rev. Thomas Jones on St. David's Day and Cynog the Martyr; song, St. David's Day address by the Rev. O. J. Davies on St. David dialogue, Why we went to war song, God bless the Prince of Wales"; prize giving song, "Hearts of Oak"; recitation, U Men of England"; God save the King. There were present the Rev. Thomas Jones (vicar and chairman of managers), Mr Davies and Mr Evan Jones (managers), Mr W. Davies (clerk), Rev. O. J. Davies, Calvinistic Methodist minister, Mrs Lewis and Miss Davies. The attendance prizes were bauded to the children by Mr Davies, manager, and the scripture prizes by the Rev. O. J. Davies. Attendance prizes were gained hy Thomas Evans (414), David Evans (414), David Roderick (414), and William Davies (414), 100 per cent. Herbert Millward (408), Jane Roderick (407), Douglas Wilson (406), David T. Davies (406), Magretta Roderick (399). The scripture prizes were obtained by—Upper Division :—William Wilsou, Thomas Lewis, David T. Davies, Gwyune Jones, Juno Roder- ick. Lower Division :-Evan Davies, Douglas Wilson, Magretta Davies, William Davies. Infants:—May Bufton, David Wiison. After the proceedings were over the children were entertained to tea at "The Pentre" by Mr and Mrs Evan Jones.

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LLANELWEDD. PATRIOTIC LECTURES.—The Rector of Llan. elwedd, the Rsv. D. Lewis Davies, has been very busy daring the past fortnight lecturing under the auspices of the Central Committee of the National Patriotic Organisation. On the 9th instant the rev. gentleman held a large audience at Rhayader spellbound daring his leoturea.

MARKETS GUIDE. Trade and Prices. HAY, Monthly Stock Fair, Thursday. — Large number of cattle on offer, with slightly lower prices. Two-year-old steers j616 to 120, yearling steers 19 to JE13 10s, cows and calves jei6 to £21, barrens £ 11 to £14:. Small supply of sheep, which made recent prices. BRECON, Provision, Friday.—A good supply and a quick clearance. Prices :-butter Is 4d and Is 5d, eggs 10 and 11 per Is, chickens 5s 6d to 6s 6d per couple, ducks 69 6d to 7s 6d per couple, bacon lOd to Is per lb, cheese lOd to lid per lb, apples 7d to lOd per quarter, pork 9d to lid per lb, cabbage plants 50 for 6d, rabbits 6d to 9d each. BUILTH WELLS, General, Monday.- There was a fair attendance, average supply and brisk demand, which resulted in an early clearance. The prices were :-butter Is 2d per lb, eggs Id each, fowls 4s 6d to 5s 6d per couple, old bens 3s 6d to 4s per couple; rabbits 9d, potatoes 5s 6d to 6s 6d per cwt. BUILTH WELLS, Stock, Monday.—Good supply of cattle, and trade rather slower, with a drop in prices. Cows with calves made from S15 to 120 each, barreners JE11 to R15, yearling bullocks R8 to £ 10, two-year-old bullocks £10 to 214. Only a few sheep on offer, hogs and wethers making 5id per lb (live weight) Fair supply of pigs, and prices varied from 18a to 23s each. TALGARTH, General, Friday.—Owing to Talgarth fair it was a small market, and was quickly cleared. Prices I eggs 12 for Is, butter Is 3d and la 4d per lb, dressed fowls 4s 6d to 7s per couple, averaging lOd to lid lb, rabbits 9d to lOd each, potatoes 5s to 5s 6d cwt, apples 2d per lb. TALGARTH, Stock Fair, Friday. The supply was small. Trade in the cattle section was slower, prices being down. Cows with calves fetched Y,16 to X18, barreners f,12 to JE15, yearling bullocks £ 11, and two-year-olds £14. Several flocks of sheep were in evidence, prices being unchanged. There were few cart pigs on offer, which made St a-piece. Horses were dear, cart horses realising up to £70, small cobs made up to 932. HAY, General, Thursday.-Very good supply and demand. PricesEggs 11 for Is, duck eggs 9 and 10 for Is, butter Is 3d and Is 4d per lb, live fowls 5s 6d to 6s 6d per couple, trussed fowls 6s to 7s, rabbits 9d and lOd each, hares 2s 6d, apples lid and 2d per Id, potatoes 4s 6d to 5s 6d per cwt. BRECON, Cattle, Tuesday.—A small supply and moderate demand. Prices, cows and calves £ 18 to X20, beef 7fd to 8d per lb, store calves not a large supply mutton gid to lOd per lb, wether Bid to 9d: pigs (a large supply), bacon 7d per Ib and porkers 12s 6d per score. HEREFORD, Poultry, Wednesday.—Dressed fowls made from 5s 6d to 7s a couple, ducks 9a a couple, geese lOd per lb, turkeys Is per lb; butter Is 4d per lb retail and Is 3d wholesale eggs 12 aod 13 a Is wholesale; 10 and 11 retail. Live fowls sold as last week 4a 6d to 6a 6d a couple, and ducks up to 6s 6d a couple. HEREFORD Cattle, Wednesday.—Cattle trade raled about as last week best animals made Bid to 9d per lb, and others 7d to S store cattle, of fairly good quality, sold well, three-year-olds up to £ 2110a each, and seconds £ 19, thirds JE17 10s. Big supply of sheep and trade was brisk throughout, one lot of wethers made np to 739, the best price of the season and several lota realised 101 per lb.; general average 9id, second quality 9d. Porkers made from 7id to 8d per lb. and baooners 7d to 71d, with a good clearance. Calves sold well up to 1B per lb., average lid.

Builth Child Still Missing. The disappearance of Mollie Nelson at Builth Wells, a fortnight ago, is still a mystery. The Wye has been under careful observation ever since the little girl was lost, although there is no actual proof that she ever went to the river, and the Police have made a careful search of the surrounding district and woodlands, but without result. If the unfortunate child was carried away by the flooded river, it is possible, of course, that the body has been washed under a rock shelf and held there, In that event the non-success of dragging operations would be explained.

CRAY. COUNCIL SCHOOL.—In addition to the sub- scription recently forwarded on behalf of the scholars to the County Belgian Relief Fand, a farther parcel of comforts, consisting of socks, mittens, and scarves knitted by the senior girls attending the school was last week forwarded to Mrs Lloyd George, Chairman of the Com- mittee, for providing oomforta for the troops forming the Welsh Army Corps. SEWING CLASS SOCIAL.—A very enjoyable social was held on Friday evening last, in the Schoolroom, at the termination of the evening classes in sewing and dressmaking. There was a good attendance, and the members of the sewing class are to be complimented on the abundance and variety of the good things they bad prepared at the table. After tea a pleasant time was spent in games and music. Word puzzles connected with the war aroused great interest. The evening terminated with the singing of Auld Larg Syne and Hen wlad fy Nbadau." This is the second year of the sewing classes, and the members evince great interest in their work and attend well. The number attending the class was 26, and the average attendance was 19 5. PABISR COUNCIL.-The annual meeting of the Parish Council was held on Satarday night at the Council School, Mr D. W. Price, Nantyrharn, presiding. Accounts were passed for payment, and a precept was drawn on the overseers to meet the year's expenditure. Mr D Thomas, Tynewydd, called the serious attention of the Council to the dangerous character of the path between Llwynyon and Tynewydd, a low retaining wall having been swept away by the recent heavy floods, and the brook crossing the path having in conse- quence become wider and deeper, and a source of great danger. The Council resolved that Messrs J. Thomas and R McTurk, should inspect the place, and report to the Council wbat was to be done. The Chairman of the Conncil reported that he bad received a letter from Sir G ForeBtier-Walker, chief recruiting offioer for 24th Regimental District, requesting the Connoil to appoint a person to act as recruiting agent for Cray District, and it was decided that the chairman be appointed to undertake the work. At the subsequent pariah meeting attention was drawn to the matters referred to the District Surveyor and Distriot Council at she last parish meet- ing, but which were not yet attended to, and it was resolved that the olerk write to the District Surveyor to remind him that that these matters required immediate atten- tion. A letter was read from Mr D Jones, Penyrynya, calling attention to the heavy flooding of road by Cray mill, even when there is only but a slight fail of rain, and which made the road impassable after heavy rain. Attention was also drawn to the narrowness and roughness of the road between Heoldwr and Gelliwlyb, as well as to the faultiness of the bridge crossing the Rbyriduant, close to Pentreachaf. It was decided that the clerk acquaint the District Sarveyor of these mat- ters. It was reported jibat the footbridge crossing the river below Cray mill was in a 1 dangerous state, owing to the bottom planks and handrails having become loose, and re- solved that this matter be attended to without delay at the expense of the pariah. Attention was also drawn to two dangerous points iu the road close to Onenfawr.

HAY. WAR NOTES.-Private Ham Davies, of st. Mary's Road, who has been on sick leave returned to his regiment, the Somerset LJ., stationed at Wofeing, on Monday laB.r Donald Maddy, elder son of Mr J. M. Maddy, of Market Sqaare, has been accepted a recruit in the 2ad Birmingham City BittaliOD (Kitchener's Armv). 15th Warwicks.-A-B, Seaman Percy Newton, grandson of 3ftO Holford, of Gwynne's Almshouses, is on boafd H.M.S. "Gloucester," operating in the D,W danelles. THE FUNERAL OF MR. T. WALLIS.—At the 19, funeral service of the late Mr Thomas Wallis, at the Parish Charob, Mr T. P. West, Mos. Bac., played II 0 Rest in the Lord" as the mourners assembled and Mendelssohn's II Funeral March as they left the church. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS — Miss Ellii Morgan, Diooesan S S. Teachers' IoetractreSSi gave the third of a series of addresm-s to the Sunday School Teachers of tbe Hay Baral Deanery, on Saturday evening last at tbÐ Parish Hall. She also visited the Brecon Road Sanday Schools on Sunday afternoon. LENTBN SERVICHS.-OWing to iadispositioO, the Rev Preb. Thos. Williams, R.D., of Hay. was noi nble to preach on Wednesday at the Parish Church. TtHJ R?v S. Campbell, vioftt of Eardisley, prer<ohed instead on Tuesday evening. THE VICAR ON THE WAR.—At the Pariah Hall on Thursday evening the parishioners were afforded the privilege of listening to the Rqv J. J. deWinton's addrtas on u Tho War," which be has been giving fcbroogboac Radnor- shire to large audiences. Mr C. E. Tunnard Moore acted as chairman. The address was illnatrated by lantern views, the operator. being Mr Allwrt Jenner. The firet p!\rt was devoted to the cause of the war, which was told in a clear and interesting manner. The relative strength of the armies of the Allied Powers and that of Germany was dealt with and the stupendouB task which lies before the former explained. Types of soldiers engaged, the difficulties they have to contend with and the cheery manner in which they overcome them, the wanton and t-acriligeous destruction by the Germans, etc., were depicted on the screen and commented upon. At the close a vote of thanks was accorded tbe Vicar for bis excellent address. URBAN COUNCIL ELFCTIOIV. -The following were nominated for the vacant seats on the Urbalt District Council:, Rev. J. J. deWinton, and Messrs John Morgan, Evan Powell, and T. E. James. The Rev. J. J. deWinton, one of the retiring members, withdrew to avoid a contest PAINSCASTLE DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Nominations were made for the Painscastle Rural District Council as follows :-Boughrood Parish, Mr John Gittoes; Llandewy fach Parish, Mr David Price; Llanstephan-Rev. David Morgan, Mr David Samuel. (The latter withdrew, and there will be no contest.) ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SALE FOR WAR Fumm.- A second sale, organised by a local committee ia touch with the Farmers' Union, of which Messrs J. W. Jones (Upper Sheephouse, Hay) ani Havard (Glasbury) acted as hon. secretaries, was held at the Town Clock, Hay, at mid-day on Thursday for the benefit of the National and Belgian Belief Fund. The sale was conducted by Mr H. Byron, auctioneer, of Hay, who gave his services for the occasion. Five sheep, three pigs, several couples of poultry, and a fonr-wheelfid dog-cart came under the hammer. They were given by Mr A. Bishop, Clyro Court; Mr Meredith, Clifford Court; Mr Gwynne, Cusop; Mr Davies, Upper Court. Clifford; Mr Gwilliam, of the Lloyney, Clyro; Mr Meredith, Bettws, Clyro: Mrs Dennis, Llanigon; Mr Powel4 The Shed, Glasbury; Mr Davies, Kintley; Mr Williams, Parkey, Clyro; Rev. Hubert Griffith, Glasbury. Before the sale commenced Councillor T. J. Stokoe spoke at some length by way of introduction. The sale realized £ 27 8s 3d. The following were the principal buyers --Meem T. J. Stokoe, G. P. Tack, J. W. Jones, Rogers (Llanwain), T. Gwilliam, F. Goodwin, Whittel, G. Jenkins, J. Greenway (Old Forest Farm); Powell, The Sheds, Glasbury; T. Fegan Mrs Meredith, Bettws; and Mrs Whittel, The Lloyney. DHATB AND FUNERAL OF MRS F. PRICE.—At the age of 44 years, and after a lingering illness, the death occurred on Monday, the 8th inst., at Brook House, Hay, of Mrs F. Price, late of the Wheat Sheaf Iun,lof which she was proprietress for 18 -ream Deceased was the daughter of a Hereford- hire farmer, and married a few years ago Mr F. Price, son of Mr James Price, builder, o' Brook House, Hay. The funeral took place on Friday last. The Rev. Idris Davies conducted a service at the Congregational Church, at which Mrs Gwat- kins played the "Dead March." The interment took place at the cemetery. The coffin, which was supplied by Mr James Price, Brook street, was of unpolished oak, with brass fittings and engraved plate. The bearers were Messrs W. Gane, A. Bryan, M. Reynolds, and George Price. The following were the chief mourners present — Mr F. Price (husband); Mr John Edward (brother), Ocle Pychard, Hereford Mrs Watkins (sister) Skerried farm, Pontrilas Mr EdWin Townsend (nephew) Mr Fred Phillips (stepson), Blaencly- dach; Mr James Price (father-in-law): Mr J. J. Price (brother-in-law); Miss M. Price (sister-in- law) Miss Llewelyn (nurse), of Willersley. Floral tributes were sent as follows Mr F. Price (hus- band) Fred and Eddie Mrs Watkins, Mr and Mrs John Edwards, Miss Llewelyn Grace and Will, Llandrindod; Violet and Dolly, of Hard- wicke. The funeral arrangements were made by Mr Herbert Price.

TALYBONT-ON-USK. EDUCATIONAL. Lessons in cookery have commenced at Talybonfe Schools. The whole of the Wednesday afternoon session is tievoted to this most important branch of the education of oar girls, when they have the benefii; of the most, up to data instruction by tho County Cookery Mistress. The foundation managers of the schools are to ba congratulated on this new departure in practical education, for they have borna the expense of potting in the cookery range, hot water apparatus, etc., whilst the Breconshire Education Committee have provided all the necessary utensils.

PENWYLLT. SCHOOL CLOSE D.-Glyntawe Council School Las been closed for a fortnight, owing to the outbreak of measles in the district. CONCERT—A concert was held at the Pen- wyllt Mission Room on Friday nbbt, the 5th iust., when a most interesting programme was gone through, including songs, recitations, quartettes, etc. The room was crowded to the door, and all present enjoyed themselves thoroughly. A sketch entitled "The Henpecked Husband" was played by four girls and four boys, and caused roars of laughter. Great praise is due to the conductors of the various parties for the excellent way the concerted items were rendered, namely, Mr D. J. Potter, Mr W. Lyttle, and Miss M. A. Llewellyn. Mr C. H. Jones, station master, made a capital chairman. The meeting closed about 9.30, after a vote of thanks to the chairman and the sieging of the National Anthem, conducted by Miss M. A. Llewellyn. j

BEULAH. OBITUARY. Great regret was expressed throughout the district at tbe death of Mr Rhys Parry, B.A., which occurred on the 10ih inst. Mr Parry had studied for the C.M. ministry at ..Trevecca College and at Cardiff University, where he graduated B.A. in June last. The funeral took place at Beulah Chapel on Satur day, and was largely attended. The officiating j ministers were the Rev E Evans, Gorwydd, R.Evans, Llanwrtyd, and D A Griffith, Troed j rhiwdalar. The chief mourners were :—Mr J Parry (father), Miss E M Parry (sister), Mrs R c Jones (sister), Mr J Parry (brother), Mrs Powell, Llangammarch (aunt), Mrs Davies, Llanwrtyd (aunt), Mr and Mrs Jones, Llwyncus (ancle and aunt), Mr and Mrs Parry, Treberbert Mr D R Powell, Mr J Jones, Llednant, Mr D Jones, Doleiron, Mrs T Jones, Miss M Parry, ] Miss Marian Davies, Miss C Jones (cousins), Mr E Davies (brother-in-law), and Miss May Davies (niece). The bearers were Messrs J Parry, D R Powell. E Davies, and J Jones. J ] Wreaths were sent from Father, brother and sisters, Mr H Evan-Thomas, and Mrs Arthur. Llangammarch. The polished oak coffin, with brass furniture, bore the inscription :—" Rhjs < Parry, died March 10th, 1915; aged 27 years." I Mr E Price, Pantglas, was the undertaker.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. THE VICTORIA HALL COMPANY.—The annual meeting of the directors of the Victoria Hall Co. Ltd. was held on the 11th inst. There were present the Rev. Rees Evans and Rev. R. James, Councillors D. I. Williams and Pngh Jones, Messrs Joseph Pritobard, John Richards, Isaac Williams, T. R. Evans (Cwmirfon), and Edgar Pritchard, secretary. Conn. Pugh Jones was elected chairman, in the room of Mr John Richards. An application from a cinema proprietor was agreed to on the same conditions as last year. BILLETING or TROOPS. H is understood that the negotiations entered into respeoting the billeting of troops at oar Spa have proved fruitless owing chiefly to the failure to settle the question of a suitable bailding for a hospital. The kind offer of Mrs Penry Lloyd to let her residence Ffynonan," could not in the end be considered, owing to recruiting for the R.A.M.C. having come to a standstill. POLIOB COURT -TharRday, before Dr. Black Jones (in the chair) and Mr J. T. Evans, Evan Powell, Llwynmerig Farm, Beulah, was charged with driving without lights on the 3rd inst. P.C. Hatcher proved the case and defen- dant was fined 7s 6 J including costs.—The following oases were adjourned to the next court Evan Price and Charles Williams, Llan- wrtyd, charged by Mr James Campbell, inspector of weigbte and measures, with selling bread otherwise than by weight on the 19th February; B. J. Williams, non-payment of rates Maggie Edwards, charged by Mr W. L. Harpor, county surveyor with causing damage to the highway through the non-cropping of a hedge. THBVT or A WATca.-At a speoial police court on Friday, Dr. Black Jones (in the chair) and Mr J. T. Evans, Matilda Lloyd was charged by Mr J. R. Hope Davies, Nenadd Arms Hotel, with stealing a lady's silver watch value V2. Mr Davies said be missed the watch on Thursday morning and after a search communicated with the police. He did not wish to press the charge. P.C. Hatcher gave evidence to the effect that he visited the Neuadd Arms Hotel in the company of Sergt. Edwards and on searching the defendant's box found the watch at the bottom. When charged she made no reply. Defendant now pleaded guilty and was bound over to be of good-behaviour for six moctba and to come up for judgment if called upon. U D.C. ELjwnoN.-Tbe following is a list of persons nominated for the Urban Council election on the 29ib inst.:—James Bdward Carey, Llanwrtyd Hall; John Thomas Evans, Abernant David Evans Jones, Hafod Irfon Evan Saunders Morgan, Pantycelyn David Isaac Williams, Medical Hall; Evan Williams, White House Cottage. Messrs Saunders Morgan and D. I. Williams are retiring members. Messrs J. T. Evans and D. E. Jones have since withdrawn. MARRIAGE.—Mr E J Pagb, Llanwrtyd House, Llanwrtyd Wells, was married on Tuesday last at Pontlottyn, to Miss R. M. Williams, of 35, Dyffryn Street, Pontlottyn. The happy pair are spending the honeymoon at Aberystwyth. CONFIRMATION.—A confirmation service was held in the Church of St. James on Monday morning last by the Bishop of Honduras, when 29 candidates were presented. The parishes of Abergwessin, Beulah and Llangamtnaroh Wells furnished 15 and Llanwrtyd Wells 14. There was a large congregation present, the Bishop giving a most helpful and practical address. Mrs J E Lloyd (The Vicarage) presided at the organ.

GILWERN. CONFIRMATION. On Thursday last at Llaneily Parish Church a confirmation service was held by the Right Rev Dr. Farrar, Bishop of Honduras, when the candidates, all of whom came from the parish of Llaneily, numbered 27. This number points to the fact that the Church in Wales is a living and progressive Church, despite the treatment that has been meted oat to her during the last few years. The Bishop delivered a most touching address to the candidates and their friends after tbe confirmation, from Revelations III, 20. The Rector (tbe Rev E. A. T. Roberts) acted as the Bishop's chaplain, while the candidates were presented by the Curate (tbe Rev E. L. Jones). The congregation followed the Bishop's address with close attention.

LLANAFANFAWR. ENTERTAINMENT.—A very successful enter- tainment was held at Troedrhiwdalar Chapel on Tuesday, the 9th inst, in connection with the Welsh Class, which bad been conducted during the winter months. The chairman was the Rev D. A. Griffith, the adjudicator was Mr Davies, C.M. Beulah School, and the accompanists were Misses Griffiths (Glandulas), Lewis (Pare), Joseph (Bwlchwyrn), Jones (Dolderdydd), and Williams (Bwlcbcilian). Appended is the pro- gramme :—Hymn tune, "St Aelred Alun Mabon." members of the Welsh Class Belgian National Anthem, Choir; recitation, Miss Ophelia Jones; soog, Master Rhys Protheroe competition, spelling in Welsh, Miss Williams, Bwlcbciliau song, Miss A. Jones; recitation, Miss Polly Jones; song, Miss Griffiths com- petition, translation, English into Welsh, divided between Beulah and Troedrhiwdalar party; song, Mr D. Price The Lord is a man of war," Male Toice Party song, E. M. Price recitation, Miss Griffiths; song, Miss A. Jones elee, Mr W. Davies and party recitation, Mr Cyril Jones French National Anthem, Choir Finale, God Save the King."

1- SPLENDID TERRITORIALS. There is TOammity among those who know what is happening at the front in praise of our Territorials. By common consent they are a snlf-ndid lot. They are well equipped, too. I Our picture shows the curious little yokes which the artillerymen wear. In the packet's are the eighteen-pound shells which are carried in this way when the ammunition Iran-ports are unable to get to the guus. 4 EVIDENCE OF THE CAMERA. This pi-hire would interest, if it did not exactly please, the German public, who ore carefully kept misinformed on the actual pro- gress of events. French Alpine Chnsseurs are shown removing a German frontier post in Alsace-Lorraine This is the outward and visible, 6ign of an invasion of German soil; and those who know the feeling of good Frenchmen in regard to the two lost, pro- vincs will appreciate the patriotic ardour with which the soldiers carry out thi. particu- lar part of their duty. MACHINE GUNS. As the .ked helmets indicate, the force I shown :ir ii picture is German. With thc- aid of a ne-gvn scct'on, these- men are bokliing a barricade. 'ilitis snow-covered I ground is typical of Poland, where the photo- graph wns taken, a.nd th-e rigorous nature of warfare in these regions will be readily appreciated. THE SHIP OF THE DESERT. lms is one of the pictures which indicate that the term "European War" is by no means adequate to the great world upheaval in which the nations are now engaged. War is b<ng waged with submarines. Dread- noughts, wroplanes-azid camels The ship of the desert is shown in our photo meeting Australian sentries in Egypt on the banks of the canal.

BRECON. ALL kinds of Insurances effected. Agent for several first-class Companies. Williams, Accoantant, Insurance and General Agent, Senoybridge, and 6, Bulwark, Brecon. MoRRia is at your service to give you com. plete satisfaction in groceries and provisions. He hopes, as opportunity serves, you will patronise him. Here's his address—Morris, the Grocer, Bridge street, Brecon. FoR Chaff Cattere, Turnip Cotters and all Agricnltaral Implements, Meredith and Sons, Implement Warehouse, the Cattle Market, Brecon. IF yon get it from Morris's it is sure to be good, is A first-class maxim when you set ont to boy )onr groceries and provisions.—Morris, tbe Grocer, Bridge street. CYCLES.— WH are Sole Agents for tbe Raleigh, James sncl Sunbeam CYC.'es; prices from 14 17s 6 1 to JE15 15s. An inspection of New Models respectfully soiic"te(i.-Mereditti and Sons, Brecon. IF yoor Hair is failicg out you can stop it. Celt. at Wise's Toiltt Depot, High street. Advice iter. HOSPITAL FOR FOUNTAIN PENS.—Any make Pt;n qoickly aud cheaply repaired.-A. Hsghes and Son, Stationers. .JUST TO REMIND You.—Sow now onions, parsnips, broad i>,aus, etc. To prevent dis- appointment bay yonr seed from Wilding, Seedsman, Brecon. Telephone 92. WHAT'S tbo best thing for YOUR Cougb? Wby Gwiilim's Ccugb Linotus of coarse. In Is. Bottles, by post 3d. extra from Walter Gwilhm (late Charles) Medical Hall, Brecon. Fresh cot Flowers, Wreaths, Crosses, and Floral Designs, at shortest notice.—QUARRELL, Brecon. THE BaER DUTY. In order to meet the extra War Tax on Beer, MEREDITH & SONS, The Stores, Brecon, now offer Anglo Light Dinner Ale in pint bottles at 38 per dozen. WEAKNESS AFTER INFLUENZA.—A sure pick- me. up after an attack of Itflaeuza is a short course of Meat and Malt Wine, 3s and Is 9d per bottle.—MEREDITH & SONS, The Stores, Brecon. Sir John Llewelyn, who has been Buffering from a sharp attack of icflaenza at his London residence, is making a rapid recovery. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.—On Sunday last the anniversary services in connection with Bethel (C.M.) Chapel Sondsy School took place, wheu tbe Rev Lewis James, Btiilth, preached three sermonn, Welsh in the morning and English in the afternoon aud evening. There were good congregations. In the even- ing a duet was rendered by Violet Morris and Mary Morgan. Mr Stanley Owen was the organist. NON PAYMENT OF RATES. — At the Borough Police Conrt on Monday, before Messrs James Morgan (in the chair) and David Powell, Victor WeRton Rowe, 48, Caoford Btreet, West- side, Clapbam Common, London, S.W., was summoned by Mr S. Raysou, actinc, assistant overseer for the ppush of St. Mary, for the non-payment of a rate of X5 3s lOd. Com- plainant stated that the rate was for a period of three months, in reBpect to the Watton Cinema, which was formerly ran by defendant. Witness had made a number of applications for payment, but bad received a letter that morning from defendant asking for time to pay. The Bench ordered immediate payment with costs. BETHEL GUILD.-At the weekly meeting of theiEethel (C.M.) Yoong People's Guild, held on Thursday night, Miss Lettie Powell in the chair, Mr J. Davies, County Sobool, read an interesting paper on the 11 Astronomy of the Bible," Part was taken in the discussion which followed by Messrs Howell Powell, Llewelyn Williams, Owen Evans, Griffith Roberts, and the president. CHARGE DISMISSED. At a special County Petty Sessions on Friday, before Messrs E. A. Wrigbt (in the chair) and Evan Morgan, Eaniea Harding, 17, at present in service at the post office at Bronllys, was charged with stealing 12s 4d, the money of her sister Rebecca Harding, Pwllgloyw Cottage, on Feb. 25tb. Prosecutrix gave evidenoe that she missed the 12s 4d from a tin on the mantle. piece. She soepected her sister, but bad not seen ber near the house.—Acting Sergt. Lewis said he charged the defendant, who in reply admitted taking tbfl money, saying her sister owed her between £ 3 and £ 4.—Defendant, in evidence, Baid she went to Pwllgloyw and asked her sister about the money she owed her. ProRecatrix said she bad only 12s in the honse, and witness took that in her presence. —The Bench dismissed the case for tbo want of corroborative evidence. BELGIANS ENTERTAINED.—At the lrtit met- ing of the Belgian Relief Committee a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Miss Bevan (Ely Tower) and the Misses Downes for entertaining the Belgian rdogees "to tea. WAR LECTURE.-Ota Tuesday night an illus- trated lecture on the war was given at the Town Hall by Capt. Atherley Jones. The arrangements were in the hands of Col. King Harder, commanding the Depot, and the Mayor (Mr Evan Morgan) presided. The lecturer made au earnest appeal for recruits, especially for the S.W.B., stating that they wanted between 15000 and 2,000 men at once. At the close a vote of thanks was accorded Capt. Jones on the proposition of Mr C. W. Beet. TROUT FISHING.—Daring the last week good sport has been experienced by several local anglers, who lhve basketed some fine fish. SOCIAL EVBNING.-On Wednesday night last week a "social" was held in connection with the Glamorgan St. (C) Chapel, and was well attended. Tea was followed by a miscellaneous programme, presided over by the pastor and to which the students of the Memorial College contributed a number of items. FUNERAL OF MRS ALLEY HUGHES.—The fnneral took place at the cemetery on Saturday afternoon of Mrs Alley Haghes, Sommerfield, Camden road, whose death we announced in our last issue. The service was conducted by Professor John Evans, The chief mourners were Mr E. H. S. Hughes (son), Mr Trefor Davies, Cardiff (nephew), and Mr Howard Booth. Others present were Messrs Evan Morgan (mayor), Francis Taylor, and David Morgan. Wreaths were sent by "Florrie," "Florence," and "Stanley," Watton Presby- terion Chapel, "Liazie"and "Annie," "Hannah," Walter and Minnie Weatherley, Florrie Jones, the Misses Jones and Mrs A. Davies, Misses Wilson and Mrs Edwards, Bronheulog Willie and Minnie Gohbins, Mrs Llewelyn and family, Mrs Quarrell, Mrs Ithel Thomas, Mabel Webb, Mrs Manley, Mra Rees, Llandovery and Mrs Jones, London.

BWLCH. READING Room.-Despite th6 fact that so many of tho yoong men of the district have joined the Colours the attendance at the Reading Room bas been fairly satisfactory. The committee including Mr E. C. Maurice, the Rev D. H. Picton, Messrs J. J. Owen, J. Morris, H. L. Thomas, J. Barter, H. T. Morgan, W. Morris, have been attentive to their duties and both the Committee and the member are desirous to thank Mrs Gwyn no Holicrd for her much appreciated gifts of valuable books, illustrated magazines and a daily presentation of thH London Times. The gifts of Mrs Maoirioe, Catbeoine Hill, have also been thankfully recdved. Tha ReadiDg Room, now contains a well stocked library, noder the rarefol management of the librarian, Mr J. Morris. The present winter session will 1 come to a close on the 30th of the present month.

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