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

HAY GUARDIANS. is* present nfc the fortnightly meet- Guardians on Thnraday i w. E. T. Morgan (chairman), Mrs E. J&ait, 'cu, jjev, Leigh Spencer, D. e8Br9 A. Bishop, J. P. Bishop, Chas. Ja«tee Davies, J. Daviee, Enoch X ti 'J°Qe6, J- W. Jones, Evan Meredith, oWell, W. V. Pugh, D. Price, B. D. of* Yoruth, R. T. Griffiths (clerk), and C* U c,ale- 6 Proposition of the Rev. G. Leigh 1? lJu t the Board coDgratnlated the chair- appointed roral dean of Hay. b(4irt-'¥tat4D' «ub»owledging the oompli- wae the wish of the clergy and V) he bhould be appointed to the posi- utterly incapable of properly *a'6 P'ebendary v»ho for 80 years was a macb- W1 r 'h&t Board. QQtea(^ng of a oircalar letter from the Veifl)DJKDt Board with reference to t .it, t **• tx^en<tare during the war time, f0 Jones al q oired whether it was H n C- m to economise in any way. V 'con,tRibu reP^t'^ the Board would g as possible, but they would aQd olotbe the paupers. r0oeived from the Brecon and Qtl to the effect that the fee for 2t to io 8 would have to increased from tlotioe 4111. 9d. per week from the date of r> SM 6 Dft«.f°2Ve11 (m8ster) reported that dar- *8 cJL fortn»sbt 59 vagrantB were re- in Sear ^Bre^ 'or 'be same period ^decrease of 40. The number 1 the workhoase "IS unchanged. I

BRECON AND THE MILITARY. Col. King Hunter's Warning. Farmer Fined for Molesting Soldier. At the Brecon Borough Police Court on Mon- day, before the Mayor (Councillor Evan Morgan), Messrs James Morgan, C. J. E. Large, and H. C. Rich, Thomas Powell, Plasygaer, near Brecon, farmer, was charged by Lanoe-Corpl. Walter Joy, of the S.W.B. Depot, BrecoD, with assault. Complainant said that no the 17th inst. he went to Mr Wilcocbson's Ihop, and after be bad given his order defendant came in and said to Mr Wilcocbson Do you serve such as these?" Witness turned round to see where the remark came from and then defendant seized him round, the waist and said "You should be at the front." Witness replied "Please take your bands off my clothes, as I don't require the likes of yoa to speak to me." He reported the case to bis commanding officer. Defendant was under the inflaence of drink at the time. In company with a con. stable witness went to defendant's farm and identified him. Ia conversation at the farm defendant offered 10/ in settlement of the case. Witness told him that he could not except X10,000, as the matter was out of his hands. Asked if be bad any question to put to witness defendant said "be never put his hands on him." George Wilcookson, tobacconist, High St., said the last witness came to his shop and ordered some tobacco and was followed by the defendant, who asked if he (witness) "served socb as him." Witness told defendant to clear oat, and then went for the tobacco complainant had ordered. Witness beard oom. plainant telling defendant to leave him alone. Defendant, who did not order anything in the shop, was under the inflaence of drink. Defendant said again that he never toaohed complainant and only made a remark to him in a joke. He admitted having a drop of beer. After the Benob bad considered the matter and bad decided to conviot, Col. King Hunter, commanding the Depot, said that when a complaint was made to hirp by the complainant he was in doubt whether to bring the case before a court of summary jurisdiction or deal with it under the Defence of the Realm Act, because that was not the first instanoe that be had had brought to bis notice of soldiers being insulted in Brecon by people on market days. There was a grave isBae at stake. Up to the present, he was happy to state, a very exoellent and healthy feeling had existed between the military and civil people, and it had been his endeavour during the last year to do all in his power to foster that feeling. Bat if Bach a condition of affairs was allowed to go on by him, the soldiers woald resent the insults. Consequently he thought it right to take action in the matter. If the military authorities were under the impression that there was a hostile feeling to- wards the soldiers in the town, be was sure they would take steps to remove the soldiers at onoe. He had bad great difficulty in getting military brought to Brecon, in the interest of the public and if this state of affairs was not stopped the probability was that the military would be removed at any early date. If market days were to be treated as fete days, as at prcsent, the CXCUSG raised by agricul tarists jaiit now that they had a difficulty in bringing in their crops, could hardly hold good and farther, in that case it might be necessary to appeal to the Benob to curtail the boors of selling drink, and be might say that represen. tation bad already been made to the command- ing officer of the Western District. He did not think the defendant had any special malice against the complainant, but he felt boand to bring the matter to their worships' notice by taking oat a summons. The complainant had served for many years in the Army and was a reservist and left with an exemplary character. He took an active part in the R.A.T. Associa- tion in India and was a strict teetotaller and in civil life hsld a respectable position in a pit in Warwickshire. The Mayor said the Bench thought the de- fendant was drunk at the time, but that was no excuse for his assaulting the complainant.' It was a very serious thing to interfere with the military, and defendant would be fined 12 or a month's imprisonment.

THE ROUND TABLE. Once again this admirable quarterly review of Empire politics does good service by plain writing about the war and its associated issues. In the September number just pub. lisbed the first place is given to a very telling artiole on "National Doty in War," the nature of which may be gathered from the opening paragraphs The events of the past three months make it unnecessary to demonstrate further how great is the effort which lies before us if liberty is to be saved in Europe. Now that Russia has been foroed to evacuate not only Galicia, but Poland, every citizen of the Empire must be able to see for himself that the war is likely to be a very long business indeed, and that the cause of Liberty will triumph only if we put forth our whole strength. Germany has pro. duced no Napoleon. But in the forty years that her general staff has spent in working out the theory of the conquest of Europe she has created a military system and a national organisation unequalled by those of any of the Allies. By comparison we are all somewhat amateur. It will, therefore, be by our endur- anoe, our courage and our numbers rather than by any superiority in generalship that we must reckon to win the war. Till recently ncbody fully realised these facts. In consequence, as a nation and as an Empire we have so far failed to approach the problem of organisatiou for war in the spirit of absolute subordination of the conditions and controversies of peace to the supreme necessities of war. It is this failure which is the root oauso of the dissatisfaction and unrest which have manifested themselves in the body politic in the last few months. In one sense we have nothing to be ashamed of. The spirit and bravery of the individual have been beyond all praise. The figures for voluntary enlist- ment, the endurance and courage of officers and men by land and sea, the long hours spent by workers, male and female, in factory and workshop prodncing munitions of war, are an answer, final and conclusive, to the charge of degeneration in the national stock. Nor have our actual performances in the field fallen short of what either we ourselves or our Allies bad good reason to expect. It would probably have been impossible by any other method to have produced a larger army, better trained and better equipped, and of better material io so short a time. The task of the fleet has been discharged with each silent efficiency that people are inclined to forget that it may yet be the mofat decisive achievement of the whole war. Yet there has been some national failure of method or purpose in the war,though it is difficult to see exactly where it lies. It cannot be ascribed to delay in achieving mili- tary success, or to a shortage of munitions. Both of these might have induced disappoint- ment, bat not the uneasy conscience which afflicts us to-day." The article goes on to advocate cheerful submission to compulsory service if the Gov- ernment deoides to introduce it, whether for fighting or industrial work. Other valuable items in the contentri-all worth asefnl study—are The Industrial Situation," with special reference to the Welsh ooal strike, II England's Financial Task," and The End of War.'

LADY GLANUSK'S THANKS FOR SYMPATHY. Message from the King and Queen. 30, Bruton St., W. Lady Glanusk is so very grateful to all her Breconshire friends for the great sympathy they have shown her and Lord Glanask in their bitter sorrow on the death of their son Gerald, who has been killed in aotion. She has received the following gracious telegram from their Majesties:— To Colonel the Lord Glanusk. "The King and Queen deeply regret the loss you and the Army have sustained by the death of your son in the service of his country. Their Majesties truly sympathise. with yoa iu your sorrow. "Keeper of the Privy Purse."

LLANELLY PARISH COUNCIL. Successful Deputation from the Hill. A meeting of this Council was held on Friday last. Mr D. M. Evans (vice-chairman) presided, and there were also present Messrs W. Gunter, W. J. Lewis, T. J. Bevan, J. Williams, W. Rosser and the Clerk (Mr W. H. Powell). A deputation, consisting of Messrs S. Puddle, T. Lt. Jones, T. Davies, and N. McIntyre, waited on the Council and asked them to fence the Turf Houses path. Mr Puddle said this was a most dangerous spot. Already one life bad been sacrificed and another person seriously hurt, and he Strongly appealed on behalf of the inhabitants for pro. tection. The cost was by no means serious, and he hoped the Council would give immediate attention to the matter. Mr T. LI, Jones also appealed strongly to the Council for the protection of life. The people of Llanelly Hill had always paid their quota to the rates, but he feared they fell far short of receiving their quota of improvements and he hoped the Council would proceed at once with the work of fencing. Mr N. Mclntyre having spoken, the deputa- tion withdrew. The matter was then fully discussed by the Council, and Mr Gunter, in accordance with notice, moved that the work be proceeded with at once. This was seconded by Mr Lewis and carried unanimously. The work is to be superintended by Mr D. M. Evans, in conjunc. tion with the local councillors. Mr Rosser reported that the Blaenduar Path was now completed in a very satisfactory manner. Other councillors bore out the state- ment of Mr Rosser. Mr Williams called attention to the condition of the school path, which he said was dangerous to the public. The Education Authority bad tipped a great amount of rubbish which had been excavated for the alteration of the school, and this had caused the path to be very steep and dangerous. He moved that the matter be attended to at once. This was seconded by Mr Gunter and carried.

CWMDU. OBITUARY.—We regret having to record the death of Thomas John Powell, the second son of Mr and Mrs W. Powell, Wern Farm, who passed away in his 27th year on Tuesday even- ing, the 17th inst. He bad been ailing for some months with a strained heart and had only just returned from Llangammarch, where he had been for the benefit of his health. Tom was of a kindly disposition and much liked by his comrades. He took a keen interest in the local ploughing and hedging competitions, and had won many prizes. He was his fathers right hand man and looked after and managed all the affairs of the farm, whilst his father attended to his duties of assistant overseer in the neighbour- ing parishes. A few weeks ago it was thought that, in spite of the serious nature of his illness, he would recover, so that his sudden death came as a shock to his many acquaint- ances. The funeral, which was a large one, took place on Saturday last, at Cwmrhos burial ground. The Rev W. H. Price (Talgarth) read a portion of scripture at the Wern and offered prayer. The Rev David Lloyd conducted the service at Cwmrbos Congregational Church, and paid excellent tribute to the deceased. The Rev W. H Price again conducted the service at the graveside, and the Rev W. Arvon Davies (rector) gave out the hymn. Mr Arthur Morris (Cwm) led the singing in English and Mr Jones (Twynffrwd) in Welsh. The bearers were Messrs W. Powell (father), W. Morgan Powell, Birmingham (brother), D. W. Jones, Llangy. nidr (brother-in-law), and David Rees, Aber. barn (cousin). The mourners, in addition to the above mentioned, were Mrs Powell (mother), Brychan Powell (brother), Mrs D. W. Jones (sister), Misses Maggie Powell, Mr A. Powell, Bessie Powell (Tonypandy), Ceridwen Powell (Cirencister), Adelaide Powell and Eunice Powell (sisters). Several floral tributes were sent from members of the family and friends. The duties of undertaker were carried out by Mr Evans, Velindre. REGISTRATION. The duties of delivering and collecting the registration forms in this district were as follows:—Tretower, Rev J. Owen Evans Bwlch, Rev W. Arvon Davies; Owmdu, Mr R. Evans (Schools); Owmrhos, Miss M. Powell (Wern). I ACCIBUKT IN CORNPIELD. A serious acci- dent befell Mr Ted Edwards, the youngest son of Mrs S. J. Edwards, Middle Gaer Farm, last week, whilst cutting oats. Mr Price (Upper Gaer) was assisting and had charge of the machine, whilst Mr Edwards was keeping it clear. The ground was I, sideland," and while Mr Edwards was bending at his work he stumbled and in his efforts to recover himself put forward his left arm and came down upon the moving knives. Before the horses could be stopped his arm was almost severed above the wrist. Mr Price rendered first aid as best be could, whilst a servant boy cycled for Dr Jones, Crickhowell, who was fortunately on the spot in half an hour. Dr Jones consulted Dr Rees (Brecon), who was also soon in attendance. It was thought that an amputation would be necessary, and the sufferer was conveyed immediately to Brecon. We are glad to hear, however, that medical skill has saved his arm, and he is now progressing favourably. Much sympathy is felt for bis widowed mother, because Mr Edwards has been managing the farm splendidly ever since his elder brother Jack went away to serve his King and Country.

ALL KINDS OF INSURANCES EFFECTED. CLAIMS PROMPTLY SETTLED. Agent for Several First-Class Companies. W. WILLIAMS, Accountant, Insurance, and General Agent, SENNYBRIDGE and 6, BULWARK, BRECON.

DISTINGUISHED VISITOR DIES AT LLAN- DRINDOD.—Mr William Hugh Spottiswoode, director and manager of Messrs Eyre and Spottiswoode, a son of the late Mr William Spottiswoode, president of the Royal Society, died suddenly at Llandrindod Wells on Saturday from heart failure. Deceased was the founder of Printers' Pie." He was also a director of Messrs John Broadwood and Sons (Limited) and of the Royal Academy of Music. For some years he was manager of the Royal Institution of Great Britain and a member of the commit- tee of the Royal Literary Fund.

WAR LATEST. SERIOUS GERMAN REVERSE. His officisilv tinuouricpl that in the Riga Gulf Battle the Germ -a-i lost soper- dreadnought ( he Molfcb-), three cruisers, and seven torpedo-boats. TLu. Russian losses were extremely small. I The German fleet has withdrawn from Riga Bay. The Germans tried to make a descent near Pernpvin. Fonr barques of enormous dimen- sions, crammed with soldiers, took part. The descent was repulsed by the Russian troops without tbe oo-operation of artillery, the Ger- mans being exterminated and the barques captured. An official message received on Monday stated that from August 16 to 21 the Germans lost two cruisers and not less than eight of their torpedo vessels were either put out of action or sank. At the same time our gallant Allies torpedoed in the Baltic one of the most power- fal Dreadnoughts of the German Fleet." The Russians only lost a gonboat whioh went down gloriously after an unequal action with a cruiser.- The "Morning Post." Petrograd correspondent states that a German submarine was also rau ashore, but adds that this bas not been officially con5rmed. The Admiralty gives particulars of the shell- in of the submarine" E 13" by German destroyers in the Baltic. The E 13 had stranded on the Danish shores. Even when our men were in the water they were fired on by machine guns and with shrapnel. The breach of Danish neutrality which was envolv. ed by firing on the submarine is strongly resented in Denmark. Off Ostend two French destroyers have sank a German destroyer.

Breconshire County War Fund. The Hon. Treasarer begs to acknowledge with many thanks the following church collec- tions x a. a. Hay Parish Church, per the Hon. Mabel Bailey 5 0 0 Trallong, per the Rev. Herbert Hagbes 6 0 0 Llangorse, per the Rev. J. Marsden Jones 3 5 7 Llangenny, per Mr Herbert Hawkins 3 2 6 St. David's, Aberorave, per Mr M. W. Morgan 2 15 7 Llansantffraed, per the Rev. Wm. Lloyd 2 4 0 Llandilofan and Llanflhangel-Nant- bran, per the Rev. J. Evans 3 10 0 Crickhowell, per Mrs Gilbert 5 0 0 bran, per the Rev. J. Evans 3 10 0 Crickbowell, per Mra Gilbert 5 0 0 Tretower Congregational Church, per Mr Wm. Williams 0 16 3 Cefn district, farther contribution 0 11 0 Total to date £6,885 19 3

Trecastle News and Notes. [By Novus HOMO.] Lieutenant Tador Jones, son of Mrs Jones, Blaenau, near Treoastle, has jast paid a visit home. It is understood that be will shortly proceed to the Front. We are all sorry to bear of the indisposition of Mrs Griffiths, Bronyddmawr, who is oonfined to her room under medical care. A local constable was highly amased the other day when a certain farmer, after getting the necessary forms under the present Dipping order, asked also for the papers to Dip the dogfi that worked his sheep on the BlaoWMouninius. It seems that someone had misled the honest farmer to believe that not only the sheep, but the dogs and the shepherds and the steeds rid- den by the latter on certain dates on the Black Mountains would all have to be dipped, under the new order, in a bath approved of by the Board of Agrioultare. At last harvest weather has come, and far- mers are busy at their bay harvest, and some have oommenoed cutting corn. A splendid orop of wheat is to be seen at Ynismarohog farm, already cut. Treoastle is full of visitors, hailing from different parts of the country, who have come here to spend their sammer holidays with friends and relatives. Amongst them we notice Mr D Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth, staying at Mynyddbychan Cottage.

HAY. MARRIAGE.—An account of the marriage of Mr R. Hamar and Miss E. Tarner, with a full list of presents, will appear in our next issue. THE TowN CLOCK.—The electric light has been installed in the Town Clock, and the dials now show at night to their best advantage. TBB REGISTRATION.—The national registra- tion papers have been collected and the enumerators state that the work had boen made very pleasant by the willing co-operation of the pnblio who appeared to have been well grounded in their responsibities for filling up the forms. THE MILKMAN WHO WANTED TO SHBVS THE KING.-An amusing little incident occurred in connection with the national registration, not a hundred miles from Hay. A purveyor of milk was talking to a friend on the subject of registration, and at the close of the conversa. tion the friend said "Of conrse, Mr you would like to serve your King," the milk- man replied not half I how many quarts would he want daily ? MARRIAGE OF MISS SPENCER, PRIORY, CLIFFoRD.-The marriage of Miss K. M. L. Spencer, eldest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs G. L. Spencer, of The Priory, Clifford, and Dr. A. R. Neligan, physician to the British Legation, Teheran, took place at Clifford Church, on Wednesday in last week. In consequence of the war, the wedding was a very quiet one, but the church was well filled by parishioners and others from the district, who desired by their presence to show their warm regard for the bride and her family. The oeremony was performed by the Rev. Preb. Prosser, Vicar of Twickenham, and folmerly Vicar of All Saints', Hereford (an old friend of the bride's family), who addressed a few words of good advice to the newly-married couple at the close of the service. The bride, who was attired in travel- ling coBtam?, and attended by a cousin (Miss M. A. Hnskineon) as bridesmaid, was given away by her father. Mr H. L. Neligan, Royal Irish Constabulary, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride and bridegroom left early in the afternoon for Ireland, for the honeymoon. Among the wedding presents, which were numerous and valuable, were four very handsome solid silver candle* ioks of Corinthian column pattern presented by parishioners of Clifford and other frieuds in the dtatriet a substantial cheque from parishioners of Hardwicke and other friends a richly em- bossed silver-plated cake basket from the members of the Clifford Mothers' Meeting and a pair of solid silver napkin rings with en. graved monograms from the staff at the Priory. An informal reception of the donors was held at the Priory on the 16th inst. by the bride and her parents. Dr and Mrs A. R. Neligan leave England for Persia in September.

BRECONSHIRE HERO. —1 Lieut. Lewis Jones's Glorious Death. Mr Lewis W H Jones, of Brecon, and the Great House, Llyswen, whose only son Lieut. Bertram Ivor Lewis Jones, of the South Wales Borderers, was killed in action on the Gallipoli Peninsula, has received the following letter from Major J Going, now commanding the 2nd Battalion S. W.B., to which the deceased was drafted from the 3rd Battalion 5th August, 1915. Dear Mr Lewis Jones.—Col. Casson, who has been promoted to command of a brigade, has asked me to write to express his great regret at your son's death on the morning of the 19th of June. The colonel has, as you can imagine, been very busy and has not been able to find time to write all the many letters be would have liked to have written. As it happens, I was with your son just before he was killed. He volunteered to take his platoon out first before the remainder of the company, which was endeavouring to recover a trench which had been lost. They started at 3 30 a.m., most gallantly led by your son, who was unfortunately killed by a bomb just as he got to the parapet of the trench, which was eventually recaptured with 70 Turkish dead in it. Though only a very short time with the battalion he bad made himself most popular with all ranks and his own platoon would have followed him anywhere. The body was recovered by a lance corporal of the same company on the 21st, and buried with about three other officers and 40 men of the battalion in Geoghegan's Bluff, about half- a-mile in rear of the trenches. A. wooden cross has been put over the grave.—Yours sincerely, J. GOING, Major, Commanding 2nd S.W.B. The late Lieut. Lewis Jones, who only received a commission in the Borderers in September last, was 18 years of age and was educated at Glencolne School. Col. Stuart Morgan, of Bolgoed, the commanding officer of the 3rd South Wales Borders, had a very high opinion of the deceased, who was very popular with all his brother officers, and was good at his work. In Col. Stuart Morgan's own words He would have made a fine soldier if he had lived."

Builth Guardians. Mr T Davies (chairman) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Bailth Board of Guardians held last Monday, and others pre- sent were the Revs David Owen and S H Wenham, Messrs J L Davies, I Davies, W Prothero, H Evan-Thomas, S G Talk and W W Leonard (deputy-clerk). In reply to a question by the chairman, Mr D J Richards (master of the workhouse) said that the newly-appointed nurse had commenced her duties and that everything was satisfactory A circular letter came to hand from the Local Government Board informing the Guardians that as the supplies of cube sugar from the continent had been out off they should use granulated sugar at the house. The deputy-clerk reported that be had seen the master who said he had used granulated sugar in every case where possible. A farther circular letter from the Local Government Board informed the Guardians that during the next twelve months all elec- tions would be suspended, and any casual vacancies on local authorities were to be filled by those bodies. The Chairman said this was practising economy. A letter was read from the Clerk of the Brecon and Radnor Asylum, whioh stated that the Visiting Committee bad decided from July 1st to charge 12/9 per week for pauper patients. A letter was received Dr W W Baldook Fry, who is now at Folkestone, stating that he had been advised by bis solioitor that as he had been compelled to resign his office as medical officer to the Board through ill health he was entitled to superannuation. He served 24 years in Builth Union and two years in the Leomicster Union which would be added to his length of service. The deputy-clerk said that if an offioial was permanently incapable of carrying out his duties, be was entitled to the superannuation. No doubt that was the cause why Dr Fry gave up his practice at Builtb Wells. The Chairman suggested that the question should be discussed at the next meeting and this was agreed to.

I LLANBEDR. THE CHURCH BBLLRINGBRS.—The bellringers of the parish church were entertained at Moor Park on Saturday evening last by Mr and Mrs Beckwitb, who provided an excellent supper, which was followed by moBic and other delights. The guests will not soon forget the great kindness extended to them in recog- I nition of their services to the parish as ringers of out charming belle.

POPULAR APPOINTMENT. Rev. D. Saunders Jones Rector of Cantref. The numerous friends of the Rev D Saunders Jones, vicar of St. David's, Brecon, will be glad to learn that he has now definitely accepted the living of Cantref, vacant by the death of Dr Lloyd, Bishop of Swansea, recently offered him by the patron, Capt Archibald Evans. The new Rector of Cantref will probably take up his duties in the autumn. The Rev D Saunders Jones was educated at Worcester College, Oxford, obtaining the B.A. and M.A. degrees in 1885 and 1888 respectively. He was ordained in 1886, holding from that time till 1889 the curacy of St. John, Brecon. He became rector of Llanfrynach in 1889, and in 1901 was appointed vicar of St. David's, Brecon, in the diocese of St. David's. Here be has laboured very hard, single-handed, in a poor and populous parish, and his preferment to a less arduous benefice is well deserved.

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS. PRESENTATION TO Mas E. EVANS.—At a. concert held in the Alexandra Hall, on Wed. nesday, 18th inst., Mrs E. Evans (nee Miss M. J. Jones), for a number of years organist at the Nasareth C.M. Chapel, was presented with a beautiful silver tea service by the inhabitants of Llangammarch and district. Mr Hugh Pugh made the presentation, and the Rev. E. Evans, Gorwydd, presided over a crowded audience. PISCATORIAL. M r W. B. Stephens, Post Office, fishing in the AberoeiroB water on San. day last landed a fine salmon. Some very fine baskets of trout have also been taken recently. PF.RsomAL.-Ur Goldburn, traffic superinten. dant L. & N.W.R., who is well known in the district, is now staying at the Lake Hotel. CONCERT.—An excellent concert was given in the Lake Hotel, by kind permission, on be. half of the Church Building Fund, by members of Mr W. Thomas's (laandrindod) Royal Ladies' Cboir and others. Every item was well received. The ohoruses were well ren- dered throughout and the voices blended beau- tifully. Miss Mary Thomas's voice improves every time one hears ber. Miss Hilda Mason sang very sweetly "Little grey home in the west," and Miss Gwen Owen greatly delighted the audience with "Alone on the raft." Mr D. 1. Davies was very well received and was afterwards highly oomplimented by some of the visitors. Miss Woobert's recitations were greatly appreciated, and Miss Arthur was also well received. Mr Allan Bell gave a oouple of comics in grand style. Miss Grace Howells, who very efficiently accompanied the choir, possesses just those qaalilis essential in a good accompanist; it is not the piano one is listening to but the ohoir and soloist. Mr Thomas is to be congratulated upon having snob excellent voices in bis choir. A born musician be takes a great deal of pains to bring the singers to such a state of perfection. A new chorus was sung, supposed to have been composed by a heathen queen, "Aloha oo." Appended is the programme:—Welsh National song "The land of my fathers," choir song "Little grey home in the west," Miss Hilda Mason recitation "Baby's twaddle at mid- night," Miss Arthur; Welsh ohorus "The men of Harlech" and "Aloha oe," choir; comio song "Gilbert," Mr Allan Bell; song "Friend," Mies May Thomas; recitation "Highwayman," Miss Woobert; part song "Tbe comrades song of hope," choir; song, Mr D. I. Davies; song "Alone on the raft," Miss Gwen Owen cboraa "The soldier's farewell," choir.

CLYDKOH. WEDDING. The marriage of Mr F. F. Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs J. Thomas, Station road, to Miss Florence Gunter, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Gunter, the Crossing, took place on Saturday at Nazareth Baptist Church, at which place both are members. The chapel was tastefully decorated, and there were many friends present at the ceremony. The Rev. E. T. Phillips, Abercarn, officiated. The bride, who was tastefully attired, was given away by her father. Mr E. A. Johns acted as best man, and the bridesmaids were Miss M. Thomas and Miss James. The wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride, where a large number of guests met. The happy pair, among a shower of congratulations and good wishes, left by the 210 train for Swansea, where the honeymoon is being spent. PARADE. On Saturday the Clydach and Darenfelen Classes of the St John's Ambulance Association held a parade at Llanelly Hill, when upwards of 50 attended. The Clydach contin- gent, in charge of Dr Simpson, met the Daren- felen contingent near the Mission Room, and the district was paraded in charge of Drill Instructor W. Daniel, companied by the Blaenavon Scouts Bugle Band. After the parade the party adjourned to the Council School, where tea was provided, after which a pleasant evening was spent, solos recitations,. etc., being contributed by friends. During the evening certificates were presented by Miss Rosser to successful candidates at the last, session.

LLANELLY HILL. FAREWELL SERVICE.—On Wednesday even- ing week the Rev C. B. Wildblood preached bis farewell sermon at the Wesleyan Chapel, to a large congregation. Mr Wildblood-liaving spent four years among the people of Llanelly Hill, is now taking up ministerial duties at Abertillery. At the close of the service a presentation meeting was' held. Mr George Coleman, society steward, presided, and re- ferring to the departure of Mr Wildblood, said they were all sorry to part with him, as they had spent four very happy years together, and he was very pleased to bear testimony to the harmony which had existed between minister and congregation. They wished to show their appreciation of their minister in a practical manner, and he had much pleasure in asking Mr Wildblood to accept, as a token of respect and esteem, a purse of gold which had been subscribed by the members and congregation. Mr J. Coleman and Mr H. J. Williams, on behalf of themselves and other officers, bore testimony to the sterling character and qualities of Mr Wildblood, and to the fact that his preaching had been of a very high standard. Mr Wildblood, in responding, thanked the con- gregation for their kindness. Many kind things bad been said about him, and be was indeed very pleased if he had by bis imperfect service been the means of helping anyone. He would like to say that their ever ready sympathy, and the very attentive hearing they had always given him, had been an inspiration and a help to him.

BRONLLYS. NATIONAL REGISTRATION.-The registration forms for this parish have now all been col- lected. Cooncillor T. Price (Trepbilip) and Mr D. Hopkins (Bronllys Court) were responsible for the work in two divisions and were assisted by Mr 0. W. Gutt&ridga (school- master). Alderman M. Davies (Porthamet) worked the third division. THE SCHOOL.—Tbe day sohool at Broollya will re-assemble on Tuesday next, August 3181;. WOUNDED AT THB FRONT.—Mrs Gunter, 01 New House, Bronllys, has beard that her soa has been wounded at the Front but is pro- gressing favourably at the hospital on the French coast. When well enough be expects to come home for a rest.

CEFN COED. MllilSTEIMIAU Mr Seymour Rees, of the Memorial College, Brecon, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Bbeneser Welsh Con- gregational Church, Cefn.

BEULAH. NEW RURAL DEAN, The Bishop of St. David's has appointed the Rev J. Y. Evans, vicar of Eglwys Oen Daw (Beulah), to be rural dean of the Deanery of Builtb,

COLWYN RURAL COUNCIL. Mr J L Davies (chairman) presided over the monthly meeting of the Colwyn Rural District Council, held on Monday, and others present were Messrs T Davies, W Prothero, H Evan- Thomas, W W Lennard (deputy clerk), and Dr W Black Jones (medical officer). A circular letter was read from the Local Government Board asking the Council to economise in their expenditure. The Deputy Clerk observed that the Council were exercising economy, for they had decided to postpone the erection of the new bridge in the parish of Llanbadarn-y-Garreg. Mr T Davies remarked that the Council bad written the Roads Board, stating that they were delaying the erection of the bridge. The Deputy Clerk said the Roads Board and the Local Government Board were two different authorities, and it was on the suggestion of the former that the Council decided to abandon the erection of the bridge. Mr T Davies moved that the Clerk inform the Local Government Board that they had already economised by postponing the erection of the bridge referred to. Mr W Protbero seconded, and it was agreed to. Another communication was received from the Local Government Board with reference to the welfare of children. Dr Black Jones observed that the Medical Officers of Breconshire and Radnorshire had recently discussed this question at Llandrindod Wells, and it was decided to obtain nurses to go round to look after mothers and children. Llandrindod Wells was fixed upon as a centre for this work because, if every district had a nurse of its own it would prove very expensive. Mr T Davies could not understand why the Local Government Board should posh new schemes which meant additional expense, whilst urging local authorities to practise economy. Mr H Evan-Thomas held the opinion that the scheme would not be developed at once. Dr W Black Jones said he had inspected a nuisance reported to exist at the New Cottages, near Howey, to which Mr deWinton (Llan. drindod Wells) bad drawn the attention of the Council. He found the drains in good order, but the gutter on the side of the main road was choked with grass. The onus therefore lay with the County Council. On the proposition of Mr T Davies it was resolved to call the attention of the County Roads Surveyor to the matter.