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BRECONSHIRE WAR ITEMS. Private W Adams, D.C.M., of the South Wales Borderers, baa been killed in action at the Dardanelles. He gained the D.C.M. for btavoay in the fighting at Festabert, France. L ;er returned "a this country, and went to the D-fdnnelles .with the 2jd Secth Wales Bord- er Major A. J. Reddie, D.S.O., of the South "Wales Borderers, has been gazetted temporary c(,Ic,nel. This deserved honour will be much appreciate^ ia Brtconsbire, where Colonel Reddie's splendid leadership of the 1st Batt. South Wales Borderers at the Front, since Col. Leach was wounded, is often talked of. Col. Reddie was gazetted in 1892, and promoted lieutenant in 1895, captain September, 1901, and major, 1913. He served a term at Brecon as adjutant of the Breconshire Territorials. Sir John French mentioned him in a despatch of June 24th. The Emperer of Russia has con. ferred on the new colonel the Order of St. Stanislas, 3rd Class, with sword. The Emperor of Russia has conferred the Order of St. Anne, 4th Class, inscribed for "Valour in War," on Seeond-lieutenant Ivor Thomas Lloyd, the South Wales Borderers and Royal Flying Corps. Captain Hugh Griffith Coke Fowler, of the South Wales Borderers, has been given the D.S.O., t"For fgreat gallantry on the 18th and 19th June, 1915, during operations on the Gallipoli Peninsula. In a counter-attack on a Turkish trench be led the party which eventually cleared it. This officer himself threw some 30 bombs, some of which were enemy bombs which he picked up and threw back at great personal risk." Capt. Fowler has bad a unique experience in the War. In December be w\nt to France witb a draft to reinforce the 1st Batt. South Wales Borderers, and was wounded on December 21st. Sent home for the benefit of his health, he after. wards did duty with the 2nd Batt., and went with them to the Dardanelles, where he was again wounded on July 5th. He is married to the only daughter of Mrs Maybery, the Priory, Brecon. The Emperor of Russia has conferred decorations on four non-commissioned officers of the South Wales Borderers, as follows:— Cross of the Order of St. George, 4th Class, 8636 Sergt. William Wilcox, 1st Battalion medal ¡of St. George, 2nd Class, 6834 Acting Company Sergt.Major Thos. Whitehouse. 1st Battalion medal of St. George, 3rd Class, 9178 Lance-corpi. Richd. Lewis, let Battalion medal of St. George, 4th Class, 9238 Lance- corpl. William Frederick Day, let Battalion. Major Sir William Lennox Napier, 4th South Wales Borderers, was killed at the Dardanelles on August 13, aged 47. He was a grandson of Sir Joseph Napier, Lord Chacoellor of Ireland, and sncoeeded his father as third baronet in 1814. He was educated at Uppingham and JesoB Collese, Cambridge, and was called to the Bar by the InlJer Temple in 1894, and ad- mitted a solicitor in 1902. He was appointed lieutenant-colonel of the 7th Royal Welsh Fasiliers (T.F.) in 1907, and retired in 1912. He was a member of the Montgomery Terri- torial Force Association. At the oatbreak of of war be rejoined the service as major in the 4tb South Wales Borderers. Sir William married in 1890 Mabel Edith Geraldine, daughter of the Rev. C. T. Foster. His eldest son, Joseph W. L. Napier, who sacoeeds to the baronetcy, is a second-lieotenant, also in the 4th South Wales Borderers and his second son, Charles M. Napier, is in the Royal Field Artillery, and is now fighting in Flanders. Second-lieut. D. A. Addams-Williams, 4th South Wales Borderers, was killed in action at the Dardanelles on August IStb. Deceased was the only son of the Rev and Mrs H. Addams- Williams, of Llangibby Rectcry, Mon. Educa- ted at Wintou House, Winchester, and at Marlborough College (where he was in the Officers1 Training Corps), he joined the Public Schools' Battalion at Epsom when the war broke out, and got his commission in October last. One of the best long-distance runners in his battalion, he was first reserve officer of the bomb-throwers. He was nineteen years of age. Second-lieutenant Leonard Gosse Cooper, of the 4tb Battalion, South Wales Borderers, who was killed in action at the Dardanelles on Aug. 9th, was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs P. Cooper, Ambleside, Abergavenny. Twenty- three years of age, he was educated at Jesus College, Oxford. The week-end oasnalty lists contain the following names of officers of the 4th Sooth Wales Borderers in addition to some of those mentioned 'above :-Missing, believed killed, Seoond-Lient. A. F. Bell; wounded, Second- Lient. E. P. Bury, Lieut. T. C. Me D. Austin, and Lieut. J. Farrow. Major R. P. Yates, second in command of the 8th Battalion Welsh Regt., has been wounded in the fighting on the Gallipoli Peninsula. He was on the Reserve of Officers when he rejoined the colours in August last. Born in 1871, be was formerly an officer in the South Wales Border- ed 9, which be joined as second-lieutenant in August, 1902. He was promoted lieutenant the following year, captain in 1898, and major in 1912. He has previously seen active service, having served through the South African war, for which he holds both the Queen's and the King's medals with five clasps. For a time he was employed under the military governor of Johannesburg, and afterwards as a station staff officer. Temporary Major John P. Wood has been transferred from the 6th to the 9th Batt. of the South Wales Borderers. Lieut. G. Fleming, M.B., R.A.M.C., attached South Wales Borderers, has been wounded in the Dardanelles fighting. Capt. W. deWinton. Reserve-of Officers, has been gazetted D.A.A.G. on the Adjutant General and Quarter. Master. General's staff. Lieut. the Hon. Wilfrid Russell Bailey, Grenadier Guards, elder son of Colonel Lord Glanusk, has been gazetted temporary captain, supernumerary to establishment. Capt Bailey has been.,at the Front since the very early days of the war. Capt. H. J. Moore.Gwyn, son of Mr J. E. Moore-Gwyn, J.P., replying to a letter from et. David's Church, Abercrave, congratulating him on having been specially mentioned in dispatches and having bad conferred upon him the much coveted military cross, has written to the Vicar stating I am really not suffering from poisoning, but from dysentary, which I got in India. I expect to go to town for a medical board next week, and to go back to the front shortly. In this war there are so many people who deserve rewards, but get none, that I think it is largely a matter of luck being given a decoration." Capt. Moore-Gwyn has since returned to the Front. Corporal Vernon Hughes, son of Mrs J. Hughes, Ship street, and of the 14th Batt. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, has received a commis- sion as a second-lieutenant in the 17th Battalion R. W. F. Corporal Hughes joined the ranks as a private, and in a month was promoted a lance-corporal and shortly afterwards corporal. He received his com- mission on the recommendation of Lieut.-Col. D. Davies, M.P. The death of H.H. Sir Ali Bin Ahmed Bin Ali, K.C.I.E., Sultan of Lahej, otherwise known as Abdali Soltan, as a result of a wound received in the recent Turkish attack upon Lahej, is report in the Madras Mail as bavivg taken place at Aden on July 13. Lahej is the town to which the Brecknooks made their desert march. Tuesday's "London Gazette oontained the following announcement: Brecknockshire Battalion South Wales Borderers: Lieut. Spvridion Mavrojani to be temporary captain, and Second-Lieut. Robert B. Sparrow to be temporary lieutenant. Major the Hon. Alexander Hore Rnthven, V.C., Welsh Guards, has been severely wounded in action. Major Hore Rutbven served as a captain of the 1st Dragoon Guards with the

BUILTH WELLS. PATRIOTIC LADIES' COMMITTBIN.-The mem- bers of the Urban District Council met a few days ago and sanctioned the appointment of a Ladies' Patriotic Committee, and asked Mrs Telfer Smith if she would kindly organise the committee and arrange for a Russian Fiag Day at Builth Wells, Mrs Tflfer SoriiUi has acted on the request of the Council and has organ- ised a committee (of which she will be secre- tary) representative of the various places of worship in the town^—Mrs S. H. Wenham (Church), Mrs J., Pierce (Alpha), Mrs Amos Williams (Wesleyan), Mrs Lewis Beynon (Con- gregational) and Miss Goodwin (Baptist). FUNBRAL OF MR. T. P. D WILLIAMS,-The body of tho late Mr Thomas Parker David Williams, Cnwoh.y-Lloe, Builth Wells, was buried on tbe 18th inet. in the parish cburob- ysrd at Llanddewi'r-Cwm. There was a large gathering of farmers from the surrounding districts, as well as townspeople from Builth Wells. There was also a large number of people awaiting the arrival of the cortege at the church. A service was conducted at the bouse by the Rev. S. H. Wenham (vicar), who also officiated in the church and at the grave- side. Mr Sydney Phillips was at the organ. The mourners were:—Mr and Mrs David Williams liatuer and rnotner), air and Mrs Hi. J. Llewelyn (brother-in-law and sister), Mr and Mra Harold Maro (brother-in-law and sister), Mrs Philip Rees (sister), Mr and Mrs Seymoor Davies (brother-in-law and sister), I Mr W. Williams (uncle), Mr G. V. Price (cousin), and Mr A. D. Prien (cousin). The bearers were :—Messrs T R S Edwards, Park Farm; Lloyd Prosaer, Barley Now; Evan Jones and John Jones, Erwhelm; Octaviua Samuel, Erwgilfaeh R. A. Lloyd, The Strand; Evan Vaughan, Park road and Edwin Davies. High street. The ooffin was of pnlishepl osk, with silver fittings, and on the shield was in. scribed: "Thomas Parker David Williams, born 14th April, 1877, died 14th August, 1915." Among those in the procession were the Revs J Evans, rector of Llangammarcb Wells A S Thomas, rector of Maesmynis: and Stephen George, Llandrindod Wells; Messrs D Bevan, Hen-gwm-fach E S Davies, Boiltb Wells; T. Davies, Garthfeliw; A Davies, Noyadd Hall; M Davies, Garthfeliw J Davies, Builth Wells; E Davies, Bron Eppynt; I Davies, Builth Well*; P W Deacon,Greyhound Stores; S Deacon, E P Edwards, Park Farm; J G Eadie, Builth Wells; A R Evans and W Evans, Builth Wells; F D Berry George, Builth Wells; E Jones, Penpwllau; T Jones, Pwll- gwyn T Jones, Cwm-Nantgwyn D Jenkins, Tynwaun E Jones, Jno Jones (Masonio Hall), John Jones (St Ives), Bniltb Wells; J Jones, Gienview J P Jones, Erwhelm H M Lloyd, Builth Wells R A Lloyd, T Lewis, W J Morris (Holwood), J C Morgan (Noyadd), Llandewi'r-Cwm J H Miles, Aberdare; T Morrow, Gro street W F Phillips (Wood- lands), D Parry (Peogarrea), H T Price (Grey- hound Hotel), A. V Price (Market street), S Phillips (Woodlands), W H Pritcbard (Pont- bren). W Smiles, Builth Weils; W Samuel, Erwgilfach; J Stephens, S Thomas, and B Thomas, Bnilth Wells; C H Thomas (Hendre. Einon), D Thomas (Noyadd Hen), C Whislay, Builth Wells T Williams, E Williams (Dalin. wydd), J Wiliams (Maesycwm), T Wadley (Brecon road), W Williams (Sherwood), Roger Williams, Arthur Williams (Wernwen), J Willliams (Hengwm), J Williams (Hengwm), J Williams (Nantyrarian), and Evan Vaughan, Builth Wells. COUNTY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. Mr H. Evan Thomas (chairman) presided over a meeting of the Builth County School Governors, held on Tuesday afternoon, and there were also present Mrs Amos Williams, the Rev S. H. Wenham, the 'Rev. D. A. Griffith, the Rev Lewis Beynon, Mr T. B. Lewis, and Mr C. J. Wearn (clerk). Free places were awarded to the two first girls and boys on the list given by the examiner as the result of the entrance I examination. Scholarships were given to the six girls and four boys who obtained over 50 per cent. of marks. Owing to the extra number of scholarships awarded, and the diminishing amount of balance in the scholarships fund, the governors agreed not to award any augmenta- tions to scholarships this year. CASES OF HARDSHIP ARISING OUT OF THE WAR.—At a meeting of the Builth Board of Guardians on Monday, Mr H. Evan-Thomas iiaid he desired to refer to a case mentioned at the last meeting of a mother whose four sons had joined the Army. The report which appeared in the papers seemed to imply that the mother had to apply to the Guardians for relief in consequence of the sojas having gone to serve their country. As a matter of fact, the mother had been in receipt of relief for some time, and although she had an allotment of pay from her sons, there was no desire on the Guardians' part to reduce the amount of her relief. Mr Evan-Thomas added that he felt sure assistance could be obtained in case of hardship from the County Fund, also in case of any person in the district who had relatives imprisoned in Germany. EVANS EXHIBITIONS. A meeting of the trustees of the Evans Exhibitions was held at the Council School on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev D. A. Griffith (chairman) presiding. Others present were the Revs R. James (Llanwrtyd Wells) and Lewis Beynon, Mr H. Evan-Thomas and Mr C. J. Wearn (clerk). The trustees awarded exhibitions to the three boya who.sat at the recent examination.

LLYSWEN. NATIONAL REGISTRATION.—ThjB work of distributing and collecting the national regis- tration forma was done in this parish without a hitch. The Hon. Mrs F. G. Morgan and the Rev. W. Ll. Crichton acted as the enumerators. GIFT OF NEW ORGAN TO THE CHURCH.— The Hon. Mrs Morgan has presented a new organ to the Parish Church and acted as organist while Mrs O'Neill, the organist, was away on her holidays. She has also worked very hard since the commencement of the war for the comfort of the sick and wounded soldiers at the Home Farm, the Dderw. On Tuesday she took them by motor to Llandrindod Wells, where they spent a pleasant afternoon. The inhabitants of the district greatly value the presence amongst them of a lady whose thoughts are always for the welfare of others.

Nile Expedition of 1898, and was present at the capture of Geddref, where he commanded the Camel Corps Detachment. He was men- tioned in despatches, was awarded the 4th class of the Osmanieh, and the Egyptian medal with clasn. He obtained his V.C, when serving with the Nile Expedition in 1899 for gallantry in saving the life of a wounded officer under heavy fire, and he took part in the operations resulting in the final defeat of the Khalifa, and was awarded two clasps to the Egyptian medal. He also served in East Africa 1903 4, was present during the operations in Somaliland, and was on the staff as special service officer, being awarded the medal with two clasps. In 1899 Major Ruthven was gazetted to the Cameron High. landers; in 1905 6 was military secretary and A.D.C. to the Viceroy of Ireland; and in 1908 was gazetted to the 1st Dragoon Guards, being military secretary to the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia the same year. In April last he was gazetted to the Welsh Guards, being second in comand to Lieutenant-colonel Murray-Threipland. Major Hore Ruthven is the second son of the eighth Baron Ruthven, and was born at Windsor in 1872 He was educated at Eton, and had his first military experience with the 3rd Battalion Highland Light Infantry. Major Ruthven is a nephew of the Hon. C. E. Hore Ruthven, J.P., of Vaynor House, Cefn Coed, acting chief constable of the county of Brecon.

WAR NOTES. THE KAISER'S ACHIEVEMENT. Dr Holland Rose, the eminent reader in i Modern History in the University of Cambridge, has contributed to the current issue of the Spectator a letter in which be enforces the concluston that Germany "bavin" deliberately prepared for this war, decided by July 31 st, (1914) to force on the issue with this country as well as with Russia, France and Belgium." The italics are ased by Dr Rose, and the date is important, as on July 31st Sir Edward Grey made to the German Government the remark- able offer that if Germany would get any reasonable proposal put forward, which made it clear that Germany and Austria were striv- ing to preserve European peace, and that Russia and France would be unreasonable if they rejected it, be would support it at St. Petersburg and Paris and go the length of saying that if Russia and France would not accept it be would have nothing to do yith the consequences." Germany put forward no such proposal, but immediately extinguished the last hope of peace by suppressing the final direct negotiations between Austria and Russia, and launching an ultimatum at Russ:a. AN AMERICAN VIEW. In a newspaper published in one of the smaller towns in the State of Maine, there lately appeared a remarkable letter from a yoang American who enlisted some time ago in one of the Canadian contingents for service in Flanders, and who has since had a considerable experience of the firing line. The writer says When I enlisted I was actuated simply and solely by one desire and that was to see the fun. I didn't have any false ideas about my duty, etc., neither did I worry much as to whether our cause was ju;;t or njoB. It was a war and I wanted to mix into it. I never had any more love for an Englishman than the average American. In fact, I rather looked down on them. But my views have changed." The opinion which this American volunteer has formed, in the light of his experience, of the character of the British soldier is thus expressed —"I've been mixed up with the British soldiers for some time now and I tell you there is not a cleaner fighter nor better gentleman in the world than the average Englishman. They know how to win and they know bow to lose. They never forget they are gentlemen, no matter what they do and they have the courage that knows no ending. They are thought to be snobs, but I admire them. I have seen the snobs out in France and braver men nor truer gentlemen never lived. They share the hardships with the men and never ask them to do what they won't do themselves. The men worship them and will follow them anywhere. I have yet to witness a German officer leading his men in a charge. They follow after. But the British officer always leads his men and so does the French." THE BRITISH OFFICER. The young American cites an instance of which he can speak with especial knowledge :— For an example of the average British officer, let me tell you of my company commander, Lieut. Scott. He was only a boy of 20, and a direct descendant of Sir Walter Scott. He was an only son of one of the proudest families in Scotland. When there was any risky work to be done, he would not shift it off on to a sergeant or corporal, but would ask for volunteers and when he had those he wanted would lead himself. His unflinching devotion to what he considered his duty'and quiet courage in the performance of that du was something beautiful to witness. The best blood of England is being spilled out upon the battle. fields of France and in the Dardanelles, and do you think they would do it, if they didn't con. sider it their solemn duty ? England did not want this war, was not prepared for this war, and would not have been involved if she had not been honorable enough to live up to her agreement to protect Belgium's neutrality. Roosevelt makes no secret of the fact that the United States was a party to the same agree. ment, as was Germany and France. You say it is not my quarrel. I say it is any man's quarrel that's worthy of being called a man. And just as long as I can do anything towards smashing the Germans I am going to do it. I'm not fighting for Great Britain. I am fighting for humanity, and against a system that is worse than the system which Lincoln broke up." FOR HUMANITY." I am fighting for humanity," says this American volunteer, and in a later passage in his letter he shows how his own experience justifies that assertion. One day shortly after we went to France we were billetted in a small town that bad been recovered from the Germans, and a hell of a shambles it was. Across the road was a shack. This was all that remained of a cosy little home. In it on a pile of blankets that our soldiers bad left was a woman with both breasts cut off with a sword. Her baby was buried in the garden. It bad been bayoneted, as had been the father. She had had a daughter thirteen years old. Her body was found three miles away in a terrible con- dition, But no one dared to tell the mother that. A little boy eight years old was found by bis mother's side with both hands cut off at the wrists. His mother had bandaged him as well as she could in her condition. Our Red Cross took charge of them. The woman was stiil living when we moved on. This is only one case of many I have seen. You can't imagine and no doubt you will find it hard to believe. They could give Jack the Ripper poiats that he would have been ashamed to use. I have never regretted enlisting and I am just as keen and a banged sight keener than I ever was. Though I have gone through purgatory already, I am willing to do it again." We commend this recital of facts to the consideration of the individuals and organisations which have made themselves responsible for peace at any price and pro-German resolutions to be proposed at the Trade Union Congress which will assemble at Bristol early next month. AN UNKNOWN NEW ZEALANDER." That those who join either of the King's fighting services at the present time will take their place beside men whose heroism is worthy to tank with that by which out forefathers gave the British flag its proud and noble place on sea and land is now reoognised even by the easily discouraged pessimists who before the war were most disposed to follow the Gef man lead in characterising the British race as degenerate." We know, too, that our kinsmen from the Dominions are upholding the most precious traditions they have inherited by courage and devotion that no troops can sur- pass. An instance of the mettle of the New Zealanders who are facing in Gallipoli obstacles and difficulties which only the highest heroism can overcome has fortunately been preserved as a lasting memorial by a special correspond- ent on the spot, who has narrated the following incident:—" There is a story of an unknown New Zealander which should go down to posterity. The story was told me by the chief scout of the New Zealander, who witnessed the speotaolf. It seems that in the advance one of the men foond himself cut off on a high pro. montory. The Turks were ladvanoing in full force upon him, and the only hope left was for him to surrender. His isolated position, it soon became olear, was due to bis having been wounded and overlooked. THE LAST SIGNAL. The situation of this man was tone which would have overborne any courage and stead. fastness Hut were not steeled to the utmost achievement of which reHolute bravery is capable. How did this stricken and isolated New Zealander act in face of a menace as daurung as any within the possibilities of war could be? The strength of the advancing enemy was unknown to as, and the chief scout A K

BRECON. Eruptions of the skin, especially on the face ind hands, are most unsightly. GWILLIM'S XYMOL OINTMENT is a simple and excellent means of removing Eczema, Pimples, Boils, etc. —In pots 1/. each, only from WALTER GTTILLIM, M.P.S. (late Charles). Chemist, Brecon. BOOK YOUR ORDERS Now for all kinds of Winter Plants. An inspection invited.— WILDING, FI(sist, Brecon. MOTOR CAR FOR HIRE.-Harold P. Elston, 21, High Street. All classes of repairs executed. The West Breconshire Farmers' Association Ltd., 8, Ship Street, Brecon, dealers in coal, lime, manure, flour, corn, meal, agricultural implements and ironmongery of every descrip- tion. Branobes :-Sennybridge, Cradoe, Taly- llyn, andTalybont-on-Usk. Deliveries arranged by our own carts. Prices on application. TOMATOBs.-Tomatoes fresh daily from our fjwn Gardens.—QUARRELL, 3 and 4, High St. FOR Chaff Cotters, Turnip Cntters and all Agricultural Implements, Meredith and Sons, Implement Warehouse, the Cattle Market, Brecon. Tian FACT IS REAL ECONOMY, think first of quality and then of price. Well, as regard Groceries and Provisions you can think of both these features together if you deal with MORRIS, The Reliable Grocer, Bridge street. I CYCLES.- We are Solo Agents for the Raleigh, James and Sunbeam Cycles; prices from £41786d to X15 15s. An inspection of New Models respectfully solicited.—Meredith and Sons, Brecon. Ladies, if you would be wise I Score a point—economise, Take a tip and patronize 34, High Street.-EWART WISH. HOSPITAL: FOR FOUNTAIN PENS.—Any make Pen quickly and cheaply repaired.—A. Hughes and Son, Stationers. HARVEST BEER AT 2D. PER PINT in 9 and 18 gal. casks, delivere6 freO.-MEREDITH & SONS, STORES, BRECON. SOMERSETSHIRE ALES in bottle, bright and sparkling, 3/6 per dozen pints 2/9 per doz. reputed pints 2/- per doz. f-pte. Light Dinner Ale 3/- per doz. pints; 2/6 per doz. reputed pintS.-MFREDITH & SONS, STORES, ftBCON. LORD TREDEGAR'S SHOW.—Lord Tredegar has decided not to hold his agricultural show this year. DIVIDEND.—In the matter of Was. George Beale, grocer, of Bridge House, Brecon, the Official Receiver (Mr Ellis Owen), who was the trustee, has declared a first and final dividend of 28 5d in the £ on debts amounting to JE348 43 lid. The debtor has joined the Colours. MARRIAGE.—Yesterday (Wednesday) morn- ing an interesting marriage took place at St. David's Church between Lance-Corpl. E. F. Trioker, of the 24th Regt., S.W.B., and Miss Nellie Lewis, daughter of Mr George Lewis, Ogmore Vale (formerly of Brecon). The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. D. Saunders Jones (vicar). The bride, who was given away by Mr E. Lewis (brother), was attired in tussore silk, and wore a hat of coral silk to match. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Florence Spurrier and Miss Dilys Mba- nion, both of Brecon. The groomsman was Corpl. Payne, of the S.W.B. The wedding breakfast took place at the bride's sister's resi- dence, 3 Masoti'a row. Mr and Mrs Tricker left by the 1.20 p.m. for Liverpool for the honeymoon. SPECIAL CONSTABLES.—A special appeal is to be made to the unmarried members of the County Constabulary to join the forces, and in order to enable the Acting Chief Constable to relieve them special constables are being en- rolled in the borough. Up to the present about thirty persons have signified their willingness to act. The work will be entirely night duty, and provided a sufficient number can be en- rolled, the beats will be done in couples. THH JOHN LLOYD BEQUEST.—On Tuesday morning a van-load of documents, etc., includ- ing the Maybery papers, which have been be. queatbed by the late Mr John Lloyd, London, to the borough and county of Brecon with the object of forming the nucleus of a library at Brecon, were brought to the town and placed in the building on the Bulwark lately occupied by the London City and Midlaud Bank. POLICH NEWS,—At the Police Court on Mon- day-before the Mayor (Councillor Evan Morgan), Messrs James Morgan, C. J. E. Large, H. C. Rich, and Dr. G. P. Francis-William Williams, Pendre, Brecon, was fined 9s., in- cluding costs, for being drunk on August 17th, and J. L. Williams, Mount street, was fined 7s, including costs, for being drunk and disorderly on the same evening.—P B. Hindmoor gave evidence in the first oase, and P.C. Newell in the second. PERSONAL.—Mr Trevor Francis, son of Dr. Francis of Brecon, who has been at the Front with the Qaeen's Own Oxfordshire Hnssars (Yeomanry) for many months, has the honour of serving in the great .1 F.E's regiment. Tuesday's "London Gazette" contained the intimation that Captain Temporary Major the Right Hon. Sir F. E. Smith, Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars, bad been been promoted a temporary lieutenant-colonel. CAPT. A. M. LLOYD'S PROGRESS.—His many friends at Brecon and in the Army will be glad to learn good news of Capt A M Lloyd, of the S.W.B., who until the outbreak of the war was stationed at Brecon as adjutant of the 1st Brecknocks (T. F.), and who was seriously wounded in France in December. Recently he has been staying at Llysdinam, Newbridge-on. Wye, and on Monday he was brought to Brecon by special train and taken to the Brecon Infirmary and placed under the X Rays. Dr Valentine Rees told a "County Times" reporter that the bones were setting remarkably well and that Capt Lloyd was improving much more than was expected. Although being wheeled about in an invalid carriage, Capt Lloyd appeared full of life and his brown face was all smiles as he was greeted by many of the inhabitants.

Former Chief Joins the Army. Mr A. S. Williams, chief-constable of West Sussex, who formerly was attached to the Royal Artillery, has resigned the offioe of chief-constable in order that he may re-join the active forces. Mr Williams is a son of Mrs Wiliiams, Miskin Manor, and brother of Captain Rhys Williams, of the Welsh Guards. Before taking up his appoint- ment at West Sussex Mr Williams was ohief- constable of BreoonShire.

BRYNMAWR. RESIGNATION AFTER 62 YEARS' SERVICE.— At the monthly meeting of the Brynmawr District Council on the 18th inst., Mr J. Thomas, clerk to the Council for 62 years, sent in his resignation, and many expressions of appreciation of his services were made by the members. Mr T. Gibson Harris, solicitor, was appointed clerk pro tem, Dr. A. Lannoeiot Jones was appointed medical offioer.

was at his wits' end how to find the required information. Judge his astonishment when the wounded man, perched on his excellent point of vantage, began signalling a message. He had not progressed very far when the Turks opened fire upon him. The poor man fell for a moment, bat rose again and resumed his mes- sage. Again be was shot down, but be was gsme- He continued to Rignal information until six shots had found their mark on him. Tho last shot disabled one arm, yet the dying mao raised himself and waved the oompletion of his message before he fell back dead. I

markets GUIDE. Trade and Prices. BRECON, General, Friday.—A very large supply and brisk clearance. Prices: Butter Is 3d and la 4rl per lb, eggs 7 and 8 per Is, chickens 6s 6d to 78 6d per couple, ducks 7s 6d to 83 6d per couple, rabbits 6d and 9d each, whimberriee lOd to Is per quart, bacon lOd and lid per lb. HAY, General, Thursday.-Ptices Butter, 18 2d to Is 3d per lb; eggs 9 to 10 for 18 docks (dressed) la 2J per lb; chickens (dressed) Is 2d per lb; (owls 5s 6d to 6s per couple cucumbers, 3d and 4d each: kidney beans, Id and lid per lb tomatoes 4d per lb. TALGARTH, General, Friday.—There was a good demand, all the produce offered being quickly cleared. Prices :-Eggs 10 for Is, butter Is 2d and Is 3d per lb, dressed fowls Is per lb, ducks Is Id per lb, geese 10d per lb, plums 2d per lb, apples lid and 2d per lb. BUILTH WELLS, Stock, Monday.-Buyers were scarce owing to August big fair following next Monday. There were only about a dozen cattle on offer and one cow with calf, which sold at a good price. The sheep market was well filled with fat lambs and the prices realised were from 5d to 5td per lb (live 2 weight). There were only a few cart loads of pigs in the market and- these met buyers at from 22s to 24s each. The attendance was also affected by the farmers being very busy with the corn and hay harvests. BUILTH WELLS, General, Monday.—The supply of dairy and farm produce was small and trade on the whole was brisk. During the season the farmers living close to the town send produce to the town t,.vo or three times a week to meet the requirements of visitors, and this practice greatly reduces the supply for market days. Now that the town is full of visitors the supply required is exceptionally large, and there is a consequent rise of prices. Butter made from Is 2d to Is 3d per lb, eggs 8 for Is, trussed chickens 5s 6d to 63 6d per couple, trussed ducks 6s 6d to 7s per couple, rabbits 8d each. HEREFORD Poultry, Wednesday.—In the dressed poultry department chickens made from 5s to 7a a opl. and ducks 6a to 8s eggs 8 and 9 a Is wholesale and 7 retail butter Is 3d per lb. wholesale, Is 4d retail. In the live department prices ruled as last week. HEREFORD Cattle, Wednesday.—Fat cattle in fair demand and in some cases there was a slight increase in price, though last week's aver- ages were not altered. Very short supply fat calves advanced about jd per lb. Fat sheep and lambs a small supply best wethers advanced slightly and others kept made late rates. No bacons on offer porkers did not sell quite so well as last week. Store cattle generally main- tained late rates, though not of good quality but the best yearlings fell as much as 5s per head in some cases. Store calves a rather dull trade, but last week's prices was realised. Store pigs met a slow trade and fell Is each. Store sheep not of such good quality and fell in price.

TREATMENT OF PLANTS INDOORS. There is nothing more discouraging tel lovers of plants than to see them die. We must never forget that they are living things and have definite needs just as does every- thing else that breathes. These needs must be fulfilled if we would keep them in a healthy condition. Plants in rooms require much more vigilant attention than those in greenhouses or con- servatories, because in the latter situations they receive an abundance of light from above which aid materially in their development. Plants in dark situations require much less water than those placed in full sunlight. It is wise to let the earth (become really dry before giving more water. If the earth is kept moist with DO sun to dry it with, it becomes sour, and this is frequently fatal to many varieties. So often a florist is asked, "How often sharll I water this pla.nt?" The only answer he can give is, "Whenever it needs it"—not very definite, perhaps, but true. GeneraHy speaking, plants in heated rooms require water each day. The number of times each week you water a plant depends largely. on the size of pot in which you have them planted. A plant in a small pot may be watered every day, while the same plant in a larger pot would require water only twice a week. The condition of plants in earthenware pots can easily be determined by tapping the pot with your knuckles. If dry. it will give a hollow sound and should be watered at once. This is a true test as to whether a plant needs water. If furniture is dirty it should! be washed ia water and vinegar, equal parts, using a flannel rag, and then, after perfect drying, rub with a clean flannel1 and a little linseed' oil before using any liquid' or cream polish.

NICE DISHES. POTTED (DEVILLED) MEATS.—An excellent recipe given in the Mark Lane Express, is as follows: Properly speaking, meat for potting should be specially cooked for the purpose— i.e., carefully braised, with due seasoning; but any cold meat can be very successfully utilised for this purpose, only bearing in mind that it must be underdone and absolutely free from all skin, sinew, and burnt or hard part*. A little of the fat is an improvement, but Less butter will be required. Allow three ounces to four ounces of butter to the pound of meat and about a tablespooutul of mixed and pow- dered spice (freshly ground bLack pepper, salt, grated lemon-peel, nutmeg, cloves, a mor- sel of mace and a duet of cayenne), varying the proportions, to suit your taste till you get them right. Run the meat through the mincer twice, then pound it till smooth, adding the butter (which should have been oiled, and have had the spiooe thoroughly stirred into it, as then these mix better) very gradually. Rub the whole through a fine wire sieve, adding, if it be used at once, a little good rich gravy to work it through then fill up the pots with this paste, smooth them over the top with a hot, wet knife, and run clarified butter one- third of an inch thick over it all, and, when cold, tie dowm very tightly. Clarified butter ia only butter melted till it is clear oil, and then carefully poured off the deposit there will be at the bottom of the pan. You must vary your spice and seasoning according to the meat you use; for instance, use white pepper and no cayenne for chicken, less salt for ham or salt beef, a fillet of anchovy pounded with roast beef, &c. LYONNAISE POTATOES. For pommes Lyonnaise," fry a Sliced onion in butter till lightly coloured, then pour over it (for an average dish of four or six persons) a gill of good stock and the potatoes spliced. These may be either cooked or raw, but the former jure most usual. Toss the whole over the fire till the potatoes are nicely browned, and have absorbed most of the gravy, then season them with pepper, salt, and about hatf a. teaspoon- fui of minced parsley, and serve. FRUIT TRIFLE.—1-iprinkle one pound of red currants thickly with sugar. Next day press them through a sieve or strainer, barely cover the seed's with water, and simmer for twenty minutes. Strain the liquid into the fruit pulp in .an enamelled pan, cook gently for five minutes, then add one pound of raspberries, and sugar to taste. As eoon as the ras-pberriea are heated through, aillow them to cool. Have ready at the bottom of a deep glass dish either halved sponge cakes or strips of stale bread, pour over the fruit when nearly cold. When: quite cold cover with a thick layer of cool boiled custard or cream whipped and sweet- ened, or whipped cream mixed with one or two stiffly-whipped whites of eggs. I

INVALIDED BRECKNOCKS Al CARDIFF. n t On Monday evening u number of longing to the Brecknockshire arrived at Cardiff and were edmitt0fljj hospitals there, having been seut hoO>0 from Aden. A number of mec of the Wales Borderers line regiment also arr'vefl| Cardiff at the Bametime for hospital The Brecknockshire Territoriala weulJO are Private C. Baylis, Ystradgyniais. Private J, Beavan, Hay. is. Company Sergt.-Major Best, Ystradgyllio Lance-Corpl. Cole, Gwauncatgurwen. Private Coles, Brynmawr. Private W. Davies, Cefn. Private W. Davies, Crickhowell. Sergeant J. Edwards, Llangrwyney, howell. Private A. E. Lewis, Brecon. Corporal W. Jenkins. Merthyr. Private E. Morgan, Crickhowell. Private C. Preece, Ystradgyniais. Private E. Phillips, Gwauncaegurwen. Private W. Rosser, Builth Wells. Private Sims, Gwauncaegurwen. Private A. E. Williams, Ystradgyniais. Private W. J. Williams, Crickhowell. Private D. Watkins, Talgarth. Private G. Williams, Ystradgyniais. Private A. E. Pugb, Builth Weils. Private Karne, Talyllyn. Sergeant Swainson, Ystradgyniais. Prrivte Shea, Cefn.

Glad to be Quit of Aden. On Tuesday, at the Albasy-road Hospitai, Cardiff (writes a reproselit!ltill he the "Sooth Wales Daily News") I had t pleasure of welcoming home about a Breconshire Territorials, invalided froiii jail where they had been doing garrison since last October. All ct thetq bore tr» of ths extreme hardships they have °° go gone, bat, with a few exceptionK, they ba^e far recovered that they will be able to the hospital in a few days so spend a earned furlough at their homee, it In conversation with the men, they 003 abundantly clear that they never want to } Aden again. The beat was enough to k' cast-iron man," declared a member of Ystradgyniais company, and there were J few of the battalion who did not spend part to the time in hospital. It is a fine place reducing the weight, I can tell you." sJ | One is not permitted to give the full detail the brush the battalion had with tbe ( Lahej, but when the full story of this iocl is written it will be fouad that the BreconSbIy did their duty nobly in this distant cortiera the Empire. Their march across the desy scorched by the rays of a tropical sue, their encounter witb a force of soaie Turks are among the incideats of the which the men will be able to relate to > friends. y, Two officers have retarned home, 11810 001 Capt. Ithel Thomas and Capt. Ma- 'gravel are now in a London hospital. Sergeant Walters (Brecon) and Corporal J. Jones (kpt* frynach) have also been sent to London- D.J. Jones (Ystradgyniais) and Pte (Crickhowell), both of them suffering wounds, were left behind at Alexandria e {0 Pte Wheeler (Brecon) bad the miefortuge lose the boat while calling at Malta.

The Devynoek Sensation. The date of the adjourned inquest o" body of the girl Margaret Simmonda i3agi5oo yet been fixed, but it is expected to take r within the next few days.

SENNYBRIDGE. APPOINTMMENT.—Miss Bessie Eruest, to Mrs Thomas, Abersenny, has recei^6 appointment at a hospital in France and P ceeded to take up the post last week.

LLANFRYNACH. ACCIDENT.—Mr Matthew Morgan an accident in a hay field last week and his shoulder and neck. He is in a soCe serious condition.

LLANYEIGAN. j LADY ANGLEB'S CATCH.—Mrs R. Aoke:e11 Jones, of Llanveigan Rectory, caught salmon, weighing 161b. in the Scetbro? She was alone, and gaffed it herself.

CRICKHOWELL. •k P THEN AND Now.—In a book dated 1816 recorded that there were 147 houses in Ot howell, and the popnlation was 611. town of Brecon then had 771 bonees, aP population of 3,196.

LLANFECHAN. THH LATE MRS E. THOMAS.—The remains of Mrs Elisabeth Thomas, ^luD' gwyD, Llanfechan, were laid at rest at afanfawr Parish Church on Tuesday aft £ E^ in the presence of a large number of re and friends. The deceased was one oldest members of tbe congregation of ^Jf fechan Parish Church, and will be gr do missed. The Rev. H. Davies brief servioe at the home of the deceased' the well known hymn, Jesa, Lover$ sonl," was sang. The monmers who ac<3^ pam'ed the body to Llanafanfawr John Thomas (son), Miss Annie (daughter), Messrs Edward and ji$ Thomas (sons), Mr Edward Drew and M Drew, Tynpistill (nephew and niece)- Rev. H. Davies officiated at the church graveside, and Mrs J. C. Owen presided 9 3 organ. The coffin was of panelled Oak brass fittings and on the breast plate ø" inscribed Elizabeth Thomas, died 20ib Aged 86 years."

LLANDDEWI-FACH. 00. MARRIAGE.—A very pretty wedding. vood place on the 18th inst., in Llandd-il' 'Ø' Chnrch. The contracting parties Thomas James Lewis, the eldest son of Mrs J. Lewis, tbe Cwm, and Miss Leah ft* Price, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs a? the Fferem. The bride, who was very fally dressed, was given away by her Mias Blanche Lewis, the Cwm, aoted as 06' maid, and Mr Prioe, janr., brother of the was best man. The church was very decorated for the occasion by Mrs J- The Vicar of Painscastle officiated, we' and tea were provided at the Fferem. large namber of people were Later in the evening tbe yonng people *Dvoo0e' in sports in a suitable field close by the$& Then an entertainment followed in t 0if when the following took part tJje: Bniltb Wells; Mr Sidney Williams, ™e v' pwlwyf; Messrs J. Lewi3, the Cwfflt 9 Morris Jones, The Vicarage Mr W. #^0! the Fferem Mr Pritchard, the Lane ef»l Mr George Lewie, the Cwm, 8 others from the immediate neighbor All seemed to have enjoyed then* immensely daring the day. The ^^1 and bridegroom received a number of vS presents from relatives and friends. Printed and Published by THH BbbCOJ* TIMES LIMITBD at the Bulwark and LIon Brecon, in the County of Brecknock, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26th, h, ct g.8 and registered at the General Post Oifi t newspaper.