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BUILTH URBAN COUNCIL. Dispute Over Election of Chairman. The annual meeting of the- Builth Wells Urban District Council, held on Thursday last, was the first since the institution of this authority at which the election of a chair- man was carried by a majority of votes. Hitherto the appointment had almost been agreed upon, in accordance with a well-de- fined custom, but this year an attempt was made to alter the method. It was, how- ever, defeated. There were present Messrs J. Diiggan, G. Eadie, ll. H. Lewis, J. Morris, H. T. Price, H. Vaughan Vaughau. D. F. H. Williams, and T. R. Worthington. Mr Price, who was chairman for the past year, presided at the outset, and asked if the Council were going to appoint a chair- man pro-tera, or was he as the old chairman to retain the chair till the new chairman was elected. The Deputy Clerk (Mr W. W. Lennard) remarked that last year's chairman was the chairman of the Council till the new one was elected. Mr Price proceeded to say that the appointment of a chairman had always been made in accordance with a custom. Mr Eadie was the senior member of the Council, and he considered it was Mr Eadie's turn to occupy the chair during the coming twelve months. It was a pleasure to him to propose that Mr Eadie be ap- pointed chairman. Mr Lewis believed that everyone in his turn should become chairman of the Council. He bad no reason for opposing Mr Eadie personally, but on principle he was obliged to oppose to the practice. The practice of the Builth Wells Council was different to that of other bodies. He would propose that Mr Duggan be appointed chairman. Mr J. Morris seconded. Mr Yaughan Vaughan asked if the appointment of Mr Eadie was in accordance with the custom of the Council. Mr Price replied in the affirmative. Messrs Lewis and Morris voted for Mr Duggan, and Messrs Price, Williams, Woftli ington, and Vaughan Vaugban voted for Mr Eadie, who was declared elected. In returning thanks Mr Eadie said he hoped,with the co-operation of the members, to carry out the work of the Council in the interest of the town and its inhabitants. On the motion of Mr Eadie, seconded by Mr Worthington, Mr Price was appointed vice-chairman. The new Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Price for the able and impar- tial way he had conducted the business of the Council during the past year. The vote was seconded by Mr Morris, and carried unanimously. CONDITION OF LODGING-HOUSES. Police-Sergeant George Davies reported to the Council that he had paid visits of in- spection to the lodging-houses in the town, and found the same clean and well con- ducted. RESIGNATION OF DR. FRY. Dr. Bullock Fry with regret tendered his resignation as medical officer of health, and asked that Dr. Black Jones should be appointed as his deputy. Mr Yaughan Vaughan said it was with great regret that the Council and the inhab- ants of the town and district learnt of the resignation of Dr. Fry, who had always paid great attention to his work. They all sin- cerely hoped that a rest would soon bring him to his usual health. The Chairman gaid Dr. Fry had been medical officer of that Council for fifteen years, and during that period he had done splendid work for the town. Mr Williams also paid a tribute to Dr. Fry's excellent work. Dr. Fry thanked the Council for all their kindness during the time that he had served as a medical officer. He greatly regretted to have to sever his connection with them. CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH. Dr. Fry said he had examined the condi- tion of the town, and he was glad to say that there was a clean bill of health for the past six weeks. The various committees were re-elected. WORKMEN'S WAGES. An application was received from the Council's workmen for an increase of 3s. per week in their wages owing to the war. —After some discussion the Council agreed to increase the wages from that date, the amount to be decided upon at the next meeting. In accordance with notice, Mr Lewis moved That the Council consider the ques- tion of naming the streets and the number- ing of the houses." The matter was referred to the Streets' Committee. A rate of .38. 6d. in the X was agreed to.

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BRONLLYS. PROPOSED ROAD IMPROVEMENT.—A letter from Mr Jonnthan Oweus, read to the Breoonshire County Council on Friday last, stated that be had been approached by members of the Parish Meeting, who wished him to sell to the Couoty Couuoil a corner ou both sides of a house Bt BronllyR where alterations were being made, fur the purpose of a road improvement. He consented, and the place bad been Visited by the Council's Surveyor but be found that to carry oat the rjtoi'asary improvewel)t a new wall would have to be built, at an estimated espeDBe of ~35, which was too much for a working wan 10 bear. He asked for the decision of tbe Council.-It was stated that the Council would not be justified in paying foo much money for the improvement that would be fleeted, At)d Mr David Powell (Chairman of the Main Roads Committee) added that he visited the itput with Mr Harpur, the roads surveyor, and asked Mr Oweus to let them kuow what he wauted for the laud but they bad bad nothing definite from him. The matter was referred to the Main Roads Com- mittee, with power tojtct.

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COLWYN RURAL COUNCIL. The annual meeting of the Colwyn Rural District Council was held at Builth Wells on Monday last, when there were present Messrs Thomas Davies, J. Ll. Davies, Thos. Heighway, James Pryce, John Price, Thomas Price, W. Prothero, W. Walter Lennard (deputy clerk), R. W. Evans (sanitary inspector), and Dr Black Jones (deputy medical officer). THE LATE CHAIRMAN. Before proceeding with the business of the meeting, the retiring Vice-Chairman (Mr J. Ll. Davies) proposed a vote of condolence with the family of the late chairman, Mr William Powell. He said they had lost their chairman and one of the most faithful members, one whom they all respected, a man of solid character and yet of much geniality. The agriculturists of the Builth district had been deprived of one of their most useful and respected leaders, Mr Davies (Vronolen) seconded the proposi- tion, and said every member of that Council deeply regretted the death of Mr Powell. Mr W. Prothero remarked that Mr Powell lived a busy life and achieved much in a short time. The vote was passed by the members and officials standing. Mr W. Prothero was appointed chairman pro tem. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr T. Davies said it was the custom of tha" Board to appoint the retiring vice-chairman to be chairman, Mr J. L. Davies, who bad occupied the vice-chair during the past twelve months, and be bad great pleasure in proposing his election to the chair. They all knew what keen interest Mr Davies took in the council's work, and that he was a man of great capabili- ties and would make an excellent chairman. Mr J. Pryce seconded the motion, and Mr Davies was unanimously elected. In congratulating the new member on his appointment, Mr Prothero remarked that during the past year Mr Davies bad only missed one meeting of the Council. He was a young man who took great interest in the life of the district and always tried to do his best for his fellow man. (Applause.) Mr Davies returned thanks in suitable terms. Mr W. Prothero proposed that Mr John Price (Llanhadarn-y-garreg) be appointed vice- chairman. Mr Jas. Price seconded and it was carried. TALISDU BRIDGE. A letter was received from the Roads Board stating that they would be open to receive an application in future from the Council towards the erection of a bridge over the River Edw at the Talisdu Ford. On the motion of Mr T. Davies, seconded by Mr Prothero, it was decided to declare a casual vacancy on the Council created through the death of Mr William Powell, and the Clerk was instructed to have the same filled. THE CONDITION OF TY MOSES. The Deputy Medical Officer reported that be had inspected Ty Moses house and was of opinion that it was in a fit state for human habitation. The Council agreed to terminate the closing order. The Council accepted the resignation of Dr. Baldock Fry, and appointed Dr. Black Jones as his deputy till a successor is appointed. A JOINT COUNCIL MEETING. On Monday afternoon a joint meeting of the members of the Builth and Colwyn Rural District Councils was held at Builth Wells and was presided over by Mr J. Ll. Davies (chair- man of the Colwyn Council) and others pre- sent were the Rev. David Owen and Messrs Thos. Davies, Davies Davies, Rees Davies, David Davies, David Jones, John Jones, James Jones, James Pryce, Thos. Price, John Price, William Prothero, Roger Powell, Thomas Pugh (Llanganten), C. W. Woosaam, Evan Wiliiams. The meeting unanimously agreed to accept Dr. W. W. Baldock Fry's resignation and to advertise jointly for a medical officer.

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Cefn-y-Bedd and District Notes. [By "YSPBYD LLEWELYN."] We are remarkably quiet in this district at present, and a dearth of war newa hetpf to make it appear as if there were no war. Un- doubtedly lack of knowledge of what is go- ing on at the Front tends to keep the boys of Cantref Buallt at home. Anyone who knows our boys and their fighting spirit will concede that at once they would go forward for their country, if they thought their freedom was endangered in any way. Mr S. M. Bligh, of Ciimery Park, is doing his best tc encourage local farmers to return to more extensive oulcivation of the laud, and is himself having some new ground put under cultivation for potato planting. Now is the time of the farmer's opportunity and also of his doty, and if he is not prepared to respond to the demand of his country, be should hand over the land to someone who will oultivale it for wheat and other crops. Local farmers and poultry keepers are doing very well in supplying eggs for the wounded soldiers, but it is to be feared that the high prices now offered for farm produce are restrict- iug what may be called the liberality ot tbe district. Whilst a considerable quantity of eggs and provisions has been sent in to the Red Cross Hospital at Builth, there are still many farmers and others able to help in the Builth district who have Dot yet assisted in the least. The Builth Wells Urban Council have agreed to grant their workmen a war bonus. This is a far better spirit than the Builth Rural District Council showed when their roadmeu asked for an increase of wages a few weeks ago. I under- stand that an inquiry is being made at Builth Wells a to bow much wages there have been increased by private individuals, as the Council feel they would cot be justified in dealing with the roadmen more generously than private employers deal with their men. Every mem. her of the Council employs men, and we can rely on it that they will treat the Council employees as well as they have treated their owu.

LLANFIHANGEL-TALYLLYN. DANGER SIGNALS.-A.t the reqoest of the Brecknock Ruml District, Council the County Council have ordered the erection of three danger nignttls on the distric. road at Pennorth where the road from Talyllyo joins it, and also one on the road from LlaLhiiangel-Talyllyn village to Brecon as the spot where the roads from LlanwerD to TaJyllrn Station meet.

BRECONSHIRE'S BUDGET. No Increase of Rate. On Friday last the Breoonshire County Council adopted their budget for the year 1915-11.. There will be no increase of the rate, althongh county expenditure has an irresistible tendency to grow and the times are abnormal. The rates adopted by the Educa- tion Authority a week before being also un- charged, the total county rate burden will be the same as in 1914-15. The Finance Committee presented estimates showing an actual expenditure of j646,002, compared with £ 46,160 last year. Last year't..I total wai swollen beyond tba estimate of 144,864 by the unexpected war payment for special constables amounting to J6l,692, cf which, however, £1,050 has already been re- covered from other authorities,and by an extra April payment of £700 on Exchequer contribution account. Some savings on estimate acted as a set of. The principal items of estimated expendi- ture are-Payments to Boards of Guardians and District Councils frow Exchequer Con- tribution Fnud, £ 4,680, as against X3,931 paid last year; Police pay £6150, as against S5,684 (total cost of police and incidon tal ex. penses, £9,300 as;aiust, £ 8,229); speoial con- stables (guarding waterworka during the war) £ 1,000, against .£1,692; roads and bridges, 915,480, against £ 17,907; administration of justice, Xl,800, against £ 1,710; loans, £ 5.865, againBt £5,777 ( £ 4,165 against £ 4,176 ora account of asylum) and salaries of coanty officers, EI,450, against £ 1,356. There is also an allowance of 4700 in anticipation of the trieunial election next March. I The estimated receipts inolode-In licenses and estate duiy from the Local Government Board, X8,800, against £ 8,890; in licensns from the Postmaster General,. £ 3,400. against £ 3,526; Agricultural Rates Act grant, 92,331, against a similar sum; Roads Board grant, 91,400, against £ 2,138; special constables, igl,300, against 91,050 proceeds of a rate at Is. 9d. in the E, allowing for small transfer to Edacation Act Fund, X25,393, an last year. A halanoe in hand at the close of 1914-15 of £3,601 (in addition to fioatiug balance held to meet first quarter's payments) makes the total estimated receipts X48,977, and allows of a balance at the end of 1915 16 of £ 2,975. Mr David Powell, in moving the adoption of the estimates, emphasised the fact that the rate was the same as last year, and pointed oat that through the present arrangement by the Government an <;o the collection of licenses, &c.( the county wan losing about £ 1,000 a year, and rnosi anticipate the continuance of that loss. Mr A. Beckwlth seconded tha motion, which was carried without discussion. The other business of the Council ia reported in another part of this issue.

Football at Aden. The people of Brynmawr will be' pleased to hear that the B (Brynmawr) Company, of the 1st Breoknockshire Battalion, South Wales Borderers, stationed at Aden, are keeping op the reputation of their old town as footballers. Brynmawr is represented by a team which is a credit to the battAliOD, and great praise is due to the captain of the eleven who took the men in band when they knew very little of the Association game of football and trained them thoroughly. A great game was played between the 76sh Company, R G.A., and B Company, Brecknocks, on April 14th last, when B -Com- pany won by 4 goals to 1. The 76th Companv, R.G.A., are reakoned to be one of the belt elevens in Aden. It was a well-contested game, and the beat team won. The following represented B Company: Goal, Ted Llewelyn; backs, Ptes E. R. Williams and T. S. Williams; half baoks, Pte E. Jenkins, Pte E. Edwards, and Ssrgt.-Major Ingram (oaptain) forwards, Lance-Corpls. J. Aldridge, G. Probert, Corpl. J, Evans, Ptes A. Prosser and M. Fowler.

Painscastle Rural Council. The annual meeting of the Painscastle Rural District Council was held at Hay on Thursday afternoon, when there were ptesent: Revs. Hubert Griffith and D. Morgan, Messrs A. Bishop, J. P. Bishop, John Davies, Jos. Davies, E. Meredith and R. T. Griffiths (clerk). The Rev. Hubert Griffith proposed the re- election of Mr John Davies as chairman.—Mr Meredith seoonded, and it was unanimously carried. Mr Davies thanked the Council for re-elect- ing him. He remarked that they had not succeeded in getting the road improvements which they contemplated some time ago owing to the outbreak of the War. On the motion of Mr J. P. Bishop, seconded by Mr A, Bishop, the Rev. Hubert Griffith was appointed vice-chairman.

Trecastle News and Notes. (BY Novcs HOMO). The mortal remains of the late Maggie Williams, only daughter of Mr Lewis Williams, Bishopstown, Trecastle, were laid to rest in the burial ground of Cray Methodist Chapel on Tuesday last week. A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral. The Rev D H Williams (C.M.), Trecastle, officiated in the house and the Rev P W Green, vicar of Llywel, gave out a hymn. In the Chapel at Cray, the Rev W Ogwen Davies, vicar of Cray, read a portion of Scriptme and prayed, whilst the Rav D H Williams, Trecastle, followed with a short sermon. The Rev D Rhys, Devynock, officiated at the graveside. The coffin was supplied by Mr Rees Davies, Trecastle, and bore the following inscription "MareiUet Williams, died April 22ud, 1915, aged 17 years." The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Lewis Williams (father and mother), Messrs David and John Williams (brothers), Mr John Williams (uncle), Messrs Tom, David and Lewis Williams (Cousins), Mrs Jane Thomas, Llausamlet (aunt), etc. The body of the late Mrs Turnbull, of Henllysfach, near Llandovery, formerly of Panterafogfacb, near this place, was taken through Trecastle last week in a motor con. veyance for burial at Cray Churchyard, where lie the remains of a number of deceased's relatives who were residents of the district. Whilst taking a spin on my new bike the other day through Sennybridge, I noticed a board put up by the A.A. and M.U. on the Trecastle side of Sennybridge village, indica- ting the mileage as follows :-Liandovery 12 miles, Brecon 8! miles, London 173 miles. 2 2 After going through the village, quite half-a- mile, I noticed another board with similar information. What puzzles me is this—the piece of road between these two boards, in what mileage does that come ?

LLANELLY, PROPOSED WARD DIVISION. — An application from the Llanelly Parish Council for the division of the Llanelly Ward of the parish into two distriate-Olydach and Llanelly Hill —for Parish Council purposes, was received by the Breoonshire County Council on Friday j last.—Mr J. E. Williams reminded the Council that some time ago there was an application for a polling booth at Darrenfeleu, aDd he would move that both questions be referred to the Local Government Act Committee.—This was agreed to, and Messrs Owen Price, David Powell, and W. S. Miller were appointed to hold the necersary looal enquiry

'I "FAIR" TRADE AT BRECON- An Hoar's Extension of War Time Closing. At the Breoon Boroogb Police Court on Mon- day, before Messrs E. A. Wright (in the chair), David Powell, James Morgan, Evan Morgan, H. C. Rich aud J. C. B. Morris, An application was received from the licensees of the borough, asking for an extension of the: war-time closing boar this (Fair) week, from 9 to 10 o'clock. The Chairman Are the police aware of it., Sergt. Evans Yes, wo are aware ot it now. The Chief Constable has ao objection, if the Military Authorities have no objection. The Chairman: We make an ordbr that the licensed bouses be kept open until 10 o'clock for this week. How is it proposed to let the publicans know of this ? Sergt. Evans They will be supplied with ) notices. Mr David Powell: Is it neceesary to priut. them ? We are only suspending lueusoai t-rii,r for a week. It will be very exptumve to get, the notioe printed. Aid. Wright: If we send notices in the j formal way nobody will bavo any ground ior complaint. We trust thai tbo publicans, now this extension is granted, will asBist the police and the military to prevent drunkenness. It is in their bands to see that it is done. If they eucourage drunkenness it will only lead to difficulty and probably to earlier closing. Mr Jamea Morgan This order covers from to-night until next Saturday inclusive '? The Chairman: Yes.

I TALGARTH ASYLUM. A Year's Record. The Visiting Committee of the Brecon and Radnor Asylum at Talgarth, in tbeir twelfth annual report stated that 111 persGiss (57 males and 54 females) were admitted dnriog 1914, of whom 34 came from Breconsbira Unions, six from Radnorshire, 58 from Swan- sea, seven from a Lancashire usyla-n, and six were private patients. There were 34 dis- charges and 68 deaths, and at the eud of the year there were 377 inmate, 196 wales and 181 females. The daily average was 373 as against 366 in 1913. The profit ou out county aud private patients amounted to 11,541, an increase of X60 compared with 1913 During the year fl,!J43 of profits balance was spent on alterations and improvements, and £ 1,000 handed over to the joint County Councils. Repairs cost £ 860, of which the joint counties provided 4709, rents, sales of old materials and bank interest making up the difference. Fifteen members of the staff were called up with the forces at the commencement of the War, and Dr P. Drummond, the assistant medical officer, volunteered for the R.A.M.C., and was now serviog with the Expeditionary Force in Franca. Toe posts of these officers were being kept open for them. Appended is a most favourable report by two Commissioners in Lunaoy, which winds np with the statement: The state of the asylum sufficiently indicates the ability and energy which Dr Pugh (medioal superintend- ent) brings to the discharge of his duties. He has one medical aSi'ita[)t, by whom the oase and other books are carefully kept."

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YSTRADGYNLAIS. TUII RECENT DROWNING F ATALITV.-Tbroagb their foreman, the jury who sat at the reoent inquiry into the drowning of a boy aged seven years, forwarded to the Breconshire County Council their linding-11 that the boy feU into an open water bute near the Mason's Arms, Ystradgynlais, aud was oarred thereby into the River Tawe; that the ebute was a source of danger, and they called the attention of the owners, the Breoonshire Coonty Council, to the matter."—Tbe Clerk to the County Council read the foreman's letter at the quarterly mtoet- ing on Friday, and added that the shute was not the property of the Council. A portion of it went under the main road, hut it existed for the sopport of the esual.-The matter was referred to the Main Roads Committee. OFFER TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL. The Br&conshire County Counoil received on Friday an offer from Col. Gaugh's agents to sell to them the freehold reversion of the several sites of leasehold land held by them from him in the Ystradgynlais district for £ 1,850, before any offer was made to the outside public. The leasehold rents were £34 15. It was stated that the offer affected the Cynlais, Gurnop, Penrhos, and Yniscedyn (new and old) schools. —The offer was referred to a committee con. sisting of Messrs D. T. Jeffreys, David Powell, W. J. Tong, A. Beokwith, Idris Davies, W. S. Miller, and Arohdeacon Bevan.-Tbe Clerk advised the Counoil that there was little hope of tneir getting sanction to borrow the money before the War was concladed.-The Chair- man We may be able to settle the terms with Col Gough and arrange with him to defer payment until after the War.

BRYNGWYN. WEDDIN.G.-A. very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, the 28th April at Bryn- gwyn Church, when Mr Samuel Lewis, of Wern of Pen tr, Clyro, and Miss Margaret Emma Goodwin, of the Quarry, Bryngwyn, were joined together in holy^ matrimony by tbe Rev. W. Thomas. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Goodwin, the Castle Miss Goodwin was bridesmaid, and Mr Stanley Lewis best man. A bower was erected at the Church gate with the mottoes "Long life and happiness" and "God bless the happy pair." The wedding breakfast was at the Quarry where a large company assembled. The presents were numerous. EGGS FOR OUR SOLDIERS.—Mrs Thomas, the Rectory, sent 390 eggs given by the Bryn- gwyn farmers to our wounded soldiers at the Front. PETITION.—The petition against Alien enemies was extensively signed by tbe Bryn- gwyn ladies and forwarded to headquarters through the Hon. Mabel Bailey.

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GLASBURY. DANGEROUS TELEPHONE POSTs.-At the meet. ing of the Breconehire County Council on Friday a letter from the Tregoyd Parish Coaocil was read, calling attention to the dangerous positions of telephone poets in the parish, and in view of the recent fatal accident caused thereby, requesting the County Council to take without delay the necessary steps to have this danger removed.-Tbe letter was referred to the Main Roads Committee, who are considering tbo question as affecting the whole county. DANGEROUS TELEPHONE POSTS.—At a meet- ing of the Breconshire County Council on Friday a letter from the Tregoyd Parish Council was read, calling attention to the dangerous position of telephone posts in the parish, and, in view of the receut fatal accident caused thereby, requesting the County Council to take without delay the necessary steps to have this danger removed. The letter was referred to the Main Roads Committee, who are considering the question as affecting the whole county. Boy SCOUTS IN CAMP.—During the week. end the Glasbury Scouts (under the care of Midshipman Glen Kidston, who is at home for a few days' leave from the "Orion") were in camp at Gwernyfed Park, and on Sunday evening attended divine service at St. Peter's Church in full dress uniform, when suitable hymns were sung and an eloquent sermon preached by the Vicar from the words "And there went with him a band of men whose hearts God had touched." ANNIVERSARY.—The Baptist Church Sunday school anniversary was held on Sunday, May 2nd. The weather was ideal, consequently the attendance was very good, the church in the evening being full to overflowing. Hymns and recitations were rendered by the children and the united choir sang several duetts, quartettes and two anthems "Faith of our fathers" (Darnton) and "The radiant morn hath passed away" (Challinor), which were greatly appre- ciated. A very large number partook of the tea which the members so generously provided in the vestry during the interval. CONCERT.—The first annual concert of the Ffynnon Gynydd School took placa in the Parish Hall on Friday, April 30tb, and it most be very gratifying to all concerned to know that it was a decided soooess, reflecting the greatest credit on Mr and Mrs Lapton and the Misses Jones, the Villa, who must have spared no trouble in tha training of the children who acquitted themselves 80 well. Praise is also due to Miss Gardener, Cwmbach, for designing and carrying to such a success the costames, which, together with the beauti- ful scenery, added so much to the effect of the pretty little operetta which formed the last item of the programme. At ths close of the performance Mr Mortimer Baylis and the Vicar (the Rev. Habert Griffith) congratulated Mr and Mrs Lupton, the Misses Jones, and Miss Gardener on the BUCCSSS of the perform- auoe, and Mr Baylis presented toe prizes pro- vided by the County Council for regular attend- ance. Out of 80 scholars about 50 received prizes. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. Appended is the pro- gramme :—Pianoforte BOIO, 81 Joy Bells," Bertie Jones; introdootiov, "Wetcome." seven infant girls; chorus (with effects), Sleigh Bells," first class; sketch, "Red Cross "Nurses," second class girls; action eons, "Wo are Babies," infants; recitation, "Tales of the War," six boys humorous trio, Sneezers, Laugbers and Yawners," first class; sketch, "Teasing," seven ohildren action song, "Sweeping Brush Brigade," first class girls; humorous item, Dr. Quack," Bertie Jones action song, John Brown," first class; recita- tions, five infants; sketch, Dolls' Eleotion," Nellie Haynes, Ruby Carver, Cissie Edwards action song, London Train," iofants sketch. Dollies' Doctor," Willie McCormack and eight girls; bnmorous sketch, Irish Schoolmaster," R. Gardner, B. Jones, E. Ralphs, D. Jones, I. Williams; action song, "I've a little Dolly," infant girls; sketch, "When we are Men," second class boys; burlesque band, first class boys. Fairy operetta, Wait a Minute," cbaraoters: Fairy Queen, Liz&ie Stephens; Fairy Sunshine," Bessie Jones; Wait a Minute, Edgar Ralphs; the Donkey, C. Machin and T. Ralphs; the Elephant, T. Williams and Reg. Gardner Attendant, H. Gardner; fairy chorns; fairy dance; tableaux.

CLYRO. THE LATE MR. L. M. PRICE.—We regret to announce the death of Mr Llewelyn Meredith Price, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Price, of the Glyn, in the parish of Clyro, who passed away on the 21st April at the early age of 21 years. The interment took place at Clyro church on the 25th ult.. the Rev. Canon Griffith officiated. The coffin was of polished oak with brass littings and was supplied by Mr Harris, Wbitty's Mill. The deceased was an excellent ploughman. He won the second prize at Llandeviron in 1910, first prize at New. church in 1011, second prize at Upper Lundy in 1912, and first prize at Gwerofathum, Clyro, in 1913. The funeral was private. The bearers were Messrs John Watkins. Crossfoot Henry Probert, Wernfawr Charles Minton, Bryny. garth and William Pugh, Great House. Wreaths were sent by Mr and Mrs Price (parents); Mrs Minton, Brynygartb Miss Watkins, Crossfoot Mr John Jones, Cefn Bettws Mr Powell, Rhusgoch Mill Mr Leigbton, Pentre Miss Pugh. Great House Mr William Price, Snodbill (uncle); Mr Harris, Whitty's Mill and Mrs Davies, Llowes Mill.

POSTERS for Concerts, Entertainments Football Matches, Ac., attractively printed at Cheap R»te« any Size, any colour.— County Timee Office, Brecon.

LOSS TO BUILTH. Dr. Baidock Fry's Useful Career. Dr W. W. Baldock Fry, to the regret 01 many hundreds of people in Builth Wells and district, has resigned all his public appoint. meats and is leaving the town, at any rate for a time, on account of ill-health. The regret is general amongst all classes of I be oocumunity, and nowhere is it expressed wi!h more sincerity and devotion than among the poor, whom Dr Fry never failed to attend. Neither poverty, isolation, weather or time ever pre. vented him discharging his duties. A- a medical offioer of the Bailth Union, bin wide and untiriog love of humanity was ooustnurly shown, and never in the coarse of his service to the Guardians was the smallest complaint made against him with regard to his atteotiaa to (hone whose necessities compelled tbea; 'o li go on the parish." There was hardly a tio-e iu the whole Union that he was not acquainted with, nor a pauper under the charge of the Board who had not received his carefol atten- tion at one time or another. In his capacity of medical officer of health for the rural district councils cf Bailth an3 Colwyn be gave valuable guidance in regard to sanitary matters, and his annual report wa a proof of the carefol way in which he dis- charged his duties, as it made evident the keenness and comprehensiveness of his observation. The position of medical officer of health to the Buillb Wells Urban Council was also filled by him, to the ntmost satisfaction of all con- cerned. No one spoke with greater pride of a clean bill of bealtb for the town than be, as ha was a believer in the great capacities of Buiitb Wells as a health resort. In his annual reports ho always advocated improvements which would tend towards making Builth Wells one of the leading spas of Central Wales. But however great has been the work of Dr Fry as a medioal officer under various local authorities, what he has done in connection with the Builth Weils Cottage Hospital bag gained for him much wider fame and popa. larity, as under his guidance this well-managed institotion has been a great success, and handreds of oases have received most beneficial special treatment there. Dr Baldock Fry was a liberal subscriber to the various institutions and societies in the town and district. For many years be actively assooiated himself with the Buiitb Wells Agricultural Society, and took part in tb9 work of the show yard. When the eisteddfodio spirit ran high at Builth Wells he was among the promoters of the big eisteddfod of 1893, which resulted in a clear profit of £ 100, a sum devotod a few years later to tba parchase of the boating pavilion. Dr Fry was an energetie member of the Improvements Committee, composed for tbe most part ol leading tradespeople. This body did much to further the interest of Bailth Wells as a health resort, and in the face of great obstacles succeeded in prevailing upon the London end North Western and the Cambrian Railway Companies to exhibit pictorial posters of Buiitb Wells and district at their various stations, thereby bringing Builth Wells for the first time before the British public ae a health resort. The Committee also organised several eisteddfodan and no one did his part more faithfully than Dr Fry. It ia well within memory what active part Dr Fry took in the Builth Wells Atbletio Sports and Flower Show, which are to-day defunct for want of more sacb faithful work- ers. It may also be mentioned that be baa been the doctor of several friendly societies, and the members of these greatly deplore bis retirement. Mrs Baldock Fry also greatly interested herself in the life of the town and will be greatly missed at Builth Wells. Like her husband, whenever she took a project in bain] nothing would satisfy her bat a comp/e?o successful issue. Dr Fry's numerous frienda at Builth Weila part wttb him with great regret, and they sinoerely wish for his speedy recovery and return to the town of his adoption.

BINIH MARIANS. Mr Thomas Davies (Vronoleu) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Builth Board of Guardians bld on Monday, and others present were the Revs David Owen and W. O. Williams, and Messrs J. Ll. Davies, David Da vies, Reett Davies, David Davies, Isaac Davies, David Jones, John Jones, James Jonea, Thomas Heighway, Edward Owen, James Pryce, Thomas Price, John Price, William Prothero, Joseph Pritchard, Roger Powell, Thomas Pugh (Llanganten), S. G. Tulk, C. W. Woosnam, and W. Walter Lennard (deputy clerk). A letter was received from the Breconshire Coal and Lime Company asking the Board to make an allowance to meet the increase io the price of coal. The Board decided not to grant the company's request, as it would be illegal. The Deputy Clerk reported that no overseers had been appointed for Gwarafog and Llanbadarn-y-Garreg and the Board re- appointed last year's overseerg in both parishes. Dr W. W. Baldok Fry has scted as pablic vaccinator for the whole of the Union and on his resignation tbe Board now agreed that &a there were three medical officers in the Unioot each one should be appointed public vaccinator in his own district. It is expected that this alteration will effect a saving to the Union, a8 it will bring ab.).t a reduction in the vaccination fees.

SENNYBRIDGE. A HEAH-E fOR THE USE OF THE DISTRICT. —The Maesear Parish Council have had several discussions at their meetings regarding the idea of securing a hearse which could be kept in a central place for the use cf tbo parishes of Penpont, Trallong, Sclydsch, Llandilofane, Llanfihaugel-Nantbran, Traianglas, Traianncawr, Cray, Senny and Maegcar. It was out of tha question for one Parish Council to take tha matter in hand for such ail area, but we are- glad to hear the matter has not been allowed to drop, and that a circular letter wiii be sent to every Parish Council or Parish Meeting inter- ested, also to the Churches of all denominations* asking them to elect delegates to atterd a meeting to discuss ways and means of securing this much needed convenience for the community. It is to be hoped that ttie district, even at the present crisis, will put this pr jject on a sound basis,as the very long distances under the old conditions of carrying involve consider- able and unnecessary hardships. Any expre&«?on of the views of others in tho district vrill be welcomed.

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