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THE LATE MR GWYNNE VAUGHAN.
THE LATE MR GWYNNE VAUGHAN. Impressive Funeral at Builth Veils. The funeral of Mr Alfred Gwynne Vaugbang C.C., took place on Friday afternoon last at the Parish Thnrch, Builth Well?, and was largely attended by repieaentatives of public bodies in the two counties of Brecon and Radnor, 1/" well as by people residing in the town and district. The members of the Wye Lodge of Free- masons met at the Masonic Hall at 2 30 and walked to the residence of the deceased two abreast, and at three o'clock the body was removed from the house by the following past masters of the Lodge, who acted as bearers :— Wor. Bro. It F Hawkins, Wor. Bro, H T Price, Wor. Bro. D F H Williams, Wor. Bro. R A Lloyd, Wor. Bro. S G Tulk, and Wor. Bro. G B Sajce. The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Cambridge Phillips (brother-in-law and sister), Miss Cambridge Phillips (niece), Mrs D A Rowlands (niece), Mr J Williams- (cousin), Mr Sydney Thomas, Mr Evan Taughan, Mr C Robinson, Mrs Charles Price, Nurse Evans and Nurse Jones. Amongst the representative mourners who followed the relatives and personal friends into church were members of Court "Pride of Builth" Ancient Order of Foresters of which the deceased was an honorary member and a trustee. At the churchyard gate the body was met by the Rev S H Wenham (vicar) and the surpliced eboir, and as the mourners entered the church the organist (Mr Sydney Phillips) played appropriate music. The tirst part of the service WHS taken by tbe Vicir and thee the hymn "Ntarer my God to Thee," and the 39th Psalm were sung. The chaplain of the Wye Lodge of Freemasons (the Rev. David Owen) read the lesson, which was followed by the singing of the well-known hymn, Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom." As the cortege left the church the organist played," 0 rest in the Lord and the Dead March in 11 Saul." At the graveside the vicar officiated, and after the committal the Freemason dropped sprigs of acacia on the coffin, and then the vast congrega- tion sang with great feeling Jesus, Lover of my soul." Among the clergy and ministers present were the Revs S H Wenham, vicar of Butlth George Roberts, vicar of Rhayader; D Edmondes Owen, vicar of Llaudovery D Lewis Davies, rector of Llanelwedd David Owen, chaplain of the Loyal Wye Lodge Gordon Williams, vicar of Gwenddwr W W Poole Hughes, warden of Llandovery College A S Thomas, rector of Maesmynis; J H A Griffiths, vicar of Newbridge on-Wye Herbert Davies, vicar of Liangaiiten W E Jones, vicar of Alitmawr; Lewis James, pastor of Alpha, Builth Wells; W 0 Williams, pastor Memorial Church, Builth Wells. The members of the Wye Lodge of Masons present were :—Bros. J Jones, Lloyd Prosser, Fred Pugh, A Barret, David Jones, T H Jones, J Meredith Jones, James Eadie, A R Evans, W J Morris, John Duogan, J Murdock, G V Price, Roger Williams, H Vaughan Yaughan, D Edmondes Owen, R T Hawkins, H T Price, D F H Williams, R A Lloyd, S G Tulk, and G E Sayce. The following represented the Builth Court of Foresters :-Bros. W S Williams, Frank Davies, W Williams (sec.), C Whislay, Hugh Davies, W S Deacon, J Morson, H W Evans, T Meredith. W Martin, W Watkins. B Phillips, T Bevan, W Hope, M King, W Davies, A Twist, Syd Davies, Isaac Davies, E Jones, P Deacon, W Jones, and B Rees. Among the magistrates present were Messrs E. D. Thomas (Welfield), C. W. Woosnam (Cefnllysgwynne), H. Evan-Thomas (Caerwron), E. Butler (Glasbury), T. Thomas-Moore (Old Hall), C. G. Inglis (Glanwye), Thomas Williams (Erwood), Dr W. Black Jones (Builth Wells), Geoffrey Jones (Llandrindod Wells), Gilbert Eadie (Builth Wells), Joseph Hurst (Llandrin- dod Wells.) Members of the legal profession, county officials and public men included Messrs H. Taughan Vaugban (clerk of the Peace for Rad. sersbire), H. F. W. Harris (Clerk of the Peace for Breconshire), E. Powell Careless (solicitor, Llandrindod Wells), R. T. Griffiths (solicitor, Hay), W. Jones-Williams (Deputy. Coroner, representing Mr David Thomas and Mr Molyn- eux Thomas Brecon), H. Oliver (Llandrindod Wells), Richard Jones (Deputy Chief Constable for Radnorshire), D. C. Davies (Clerk to the Llandrindod Wells County Council), E. D. Prothero (Clerk to the Rbayader Board of Guardians), Mr Walter Lennard (Deputy Clerk to Builth Wells Urban District Council), Coun- cillors Tom Norton (Llandrindod Wells), John Morris (Builth Wells), T. R. Worthington, (Builth Wells) and E. S. Davies (Builth Wells). Messrs Telfer Smith (Surveyor, Builth Wells), John Jones (Birmingham Corporation Estate Agent), Ben Davies, C.C., S. Best (County Sur- veyor), S. Swan (Birmingham Corporation Engineer, Elan Valley), W. Bowen Hamer (Ithav ader), David James Campbell (Inspector of Wt ights and Measures) Thomas (London and Provincial Bank, Builth Wells), W. Snead Will- iams, (National Provincial Bank, Bnilth Wells), H.Joues (National Provincial Bank, Llandovery) J. Meredith Jones (City and Midland Bank, Builth Wells), Rees Thomas, H.A. and G. R. Thomas, B.Sc., Builth County School), G. V. Price (Auctioneer, Builth Wells). There were also present a large number of townspeople. The coffin was of polished oak with raised lid and beautiful brass fittings, and inscribed on the brass plate was Alfred Gwynne-Yaughan, died September 18th, aged 63 years." Many wreaths were sent by relatives and friends. The Rev. S. H. Wenham, preaching at St. Mary's Church on Sunday, made appropriate reference to the deceased gentleman paying a high tribute to his Christian career.
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ABERCRAVE PRESENTATION TO LOCAL HERO. -On Wednesday evening, 15th inst., there was a crowded gathering of local inhabitants at the Abercrave Council School to witness the very pleasing function of presenting Private Evan Watkins (2nd Welsh), Penycae, with a purse of gold,' the occasioh being the eve of his departure to the Front after a week's leave of absence. Alderman M. W. Motgan, J.P., Bryntawe, presided, and in handing the gift to the gallant "Tommy," observed that in doing so he was conveying to him on behalf of the inhabitants not only a slight tangible token of their high appreciation of his gallant service to his King and Country, but also the best wishes of the neighbour- hood for a safe and sound return but not before be had accounted for a goodany more "Germs" that ate like cancer at the root of freedom and civilisation. A concert, consisting of patriotic songs and recitations followed, to which the following contributed -Mr David Jones (song), Mr W R Watkins (song), Miss Ceinwen Jones (song aad duet), Miss Maud Watkins (song), Miss May Alexander (song), and Miss Lizzie Evans (two reci- tations "Battle of Graspan" and "Carw'nein Gwtad.") The duties of accompanist were ably discharged by Mr W. R. Watkins. Private Watkins, it may. be stated, has been out in the firing line almost since the war began, and has thus far emerged from his encounters free from injury. That he may return a proud and scathless victor is the ardent hope of all. EVENING CLASSES.—Evening classes commenced at the Abercrave, Caehopkin, (Solbren and Pencae Schools on Monday evening.
CATHEDINE
CATHEDINE Other news on page 5. SCHOLASTIC.—She having passed the qualifying examination at the County School, the appoint- ment of Miss Daisy F. Jenkins as student teacher at the Cathedine School is confirmed. In this capacity she has succeeded Mr T. Cress and Mr H. L. Thomas, two of her former fellow scholars at Cathedine, both of whom purpose entering the Training College, Carmarthen, arly in October.
GLASBURY.
GLASBURY. A Fair was heid b-re na Monday morning, on tbe Radnorshire ai-jo of tho village. Tbu e were a large number of sheep but few buyers, also a iV'1' cafcile. ON LEAVE.—Several soldiers have been home for a iew days' holiday duriDo the past week.
"COUNTY TIMES" FIXTURE LIST
"COUNTY TIMES" FIXTURE LIST Friday, Sept. 24th.—Higher Education Com- mittee County Finance Committee (special). Sunday, Sept. 26th, and Monday, Sept. 27th. —St. David's Church, Abercrave, Harvest Thanksgiving and Quarterly Services. Friday, Oct. lat. Education Staffing and Saiiirifs and Buildings ComraiH^FS. Monday, Oct. 11th. EJucatiou Finance Committee. Friday, Oct. 15th—Standing Joint and Main Roads Committees. Monday, Oct. 18tb.-County Finance Com- mittee. Tuesday, Oct. 19!b. ftreoonshire Quarter Sessions. Thursday. Ootober 21 t.—Seucybridge Foal Show and Saie. Friday, Oct 22nd.-Edueition Authority. Friday, Oct. 29, b.-Coutit v Council. Entertainments, public meetings, etc which are advertised in thr4 Brecon County Times," will be notified under the above heading without further charge. Similar notices of other events will be accepted at advertisement rates.
CRICKHOWELL.
CRICKHOWELL. PROPERTY IN THE MARKET.—On Thursday afternoon last, at the Bear Hotel, Messrs Straker, Son, and Chadvyick put up for auction the dwelling house, shop, and premises, for 40 years occupied by Mr W. Williams, saddler, High steeet. The owner of the property is Mr Thomas Lewis. There was a small attend- ance at tbp sale. Started a. X250, the bidding reached zC275, at which figure the property was withdrawn. OBITUARY.—Ti e death took place on Tues- day last week of Mrs Deborah Saul, widow of the Rev. W. B. Saul, who for a few yesrs was •the Wesley&n Methodist minister at Crick- bowel!. The deceased lady, after her bus- baud's death, removed to Nottingham. She was recently spending a holiday with her sister at Colwyn Bay, and died there at the age of 75 years, after an illness of only a few boa.s. Her body was brought by road to Crickhowtl on Friday last, and rested the night in the Wealeyan Chapel. The faneral took place on Saturday afternoon, when the service was taken by the Rev. A. Mayes, Bryn. mawr, and the Rev. E. Rowlands, Criokbowell. The mourners were the Misses B. and E. Saol (daughters); Mr Hutchinson and the Rev. R. B. Sanl (brother-in-law). The de- ceased's eldest daughter, Mrs Hutchinson, was prevented from attending owing to illaess, and her son (Mr W. Saul) was also unable to attend owing to his being on active service in France. There were also present a large number of I personal friends of she family. Two bymna were sung during the service, "Hoc of Ages in the chapel and II Jesu, Lover of my soul" at the graveside. Mr F. T. Hurley presided al the organ, and played a funeral march. The remains of the deceased were laid to rest in the same grave as her late husband. RAINFALL Daring the month of Auguat 2'78 inches of rain fell in 18 days, against an average of 3'35 inches. The month was sharply divided in the weather conditions. During the fiist 17 day* 2-72 inches of r-iin were recorded, only two days being without sufficient raic to be measured. 01 the re- maining 14 days 11 were rainless, and '06 inches only were registered for the other three days. The total rainfall to the end of August was 26 30 inches, against an average of 24'31. A GOOD STORY.—Tha following story, taken from a Monmouthshire contemporary, was told by a member of the Ebbw Vaie Willow- town Conservative Club: He had recently set up a pony and trap which, although pri- marily intended for business,would, he thought, be very useful occasionally for trips into the country. He had never had any experience of horses, and knew nothing of driving, hut after a few experiences be thought he had obtained sufficient skill to invite his wife and daughter for a drive to Crickhowell. They wnre at firstt he confessed, a little obary of accepting the invitation, but eventually they consented. On the outward journey all went weil with the exception of a few minor mishaps, but coming back things did not go so happily. Three times between Crickbowell and Clydach some- thing happened .which made it necessary for the party to disembark and wait on the road- side while the driver put things right. The climax, however, came when, near Gilwern, the driver attempted to make a straight out of a corner, with the result that a wheel got uIJon the bank, and for two awful seconds tbn party held on saspended over agnlf of fully 50 feet. Nothing happened, and the trap resumed its former level, but the ladies had bad enough, They steadfastly refused to get into tbe trap again, and walked all the way home to Waon- Ilwyd, a distance of eight miles." WAR NOTES. — The numerous friends of Trooper I. V. Edwards, serving with the Glou- cester Yeomanry at the Dardanelles, who is the eldest son of Mrs Edwards, of the Gaer, heard with satisfaction that a field postcard was received from him last week shewing that on August 26th last he was all right and well. The satisfaction felt was all the greater as that date was after the action in which several Gloucester Yeomanry casualties were an- nounced.—Private Haray Thompson, who is with a remount section of the A S.C. at Ply. mouth, returned to his home on Saturday evening last for a few days' furlough. Private Thompson had been in hospital at Plymouth, suffering from a nasty kick in the ribs received from a male. Daring his stay in hospital he was viEited by H.M. the King end Queen in their recent tour of the South of England hospitals. His Majesty conversed with Private Thompson, and of this the latter is naturally very proud. Thompson states that the Qaeen was visibly affected by some of the distressing cases she saw of wounded men from the fight- ing areas. Some time ago some of the past and present scholars of National Schools, in shewing their practical appreciation of the services being rendered to their country by a large Lumber of old scholars from these schools now serving abroad with the 1st Breck- Dooks, subscribed a sam of money, and sent them a quantity of cigarettes and chocolate. A few days ago Mr J. Treloar, headmaster, received the following from Sergt. C. B. H Jones from India "On behalf of the Crick' boys in the old C Company I am writing to express our heartfelt thanks to all those con- nected with the school who bad so generously been the means of connecting us back with our old school days by sending us the cigarettes and chocolate. We feel so much the more grateful as it proves to 08 that the thoughts of all those at home are with as in this foreign land. We appreciate the smokes, not only from the pleasure we shall derive from them, but also for the fact that they came from the school children, who show they are trying to do their bit for their country. Please thank them very heartily on behalf of the boys." THE LATE PTE. ALBERT J. LEONARD —The following two communications have been received by Mr John Leonard, Crickhowell, following the announcement of the death of his son, Pte. Albert J. Leonard, referred to in our last issue Westminster Chambers, 13, Victoria street, London, S.W., llth Sep- tember, 1915. Dear Sir,-I desire to expresa my deepest sympathy in the bereavement that has befallen you and yours. The splen did bravery of our men is beyond all praise. By their actions they have placed our dear land in a position not surpassed by RDy nation. It must be a solace, although a melancholy one, that your son, Private Albert Jeffreys Leonard, gave his life br King and country. Few families are escaping the loss of their dear ones in this terrible war. With rtuewed expression of sympathy, be. lieve n r, yours very truly, Tbos. Mackenzie, High Commissioner for New Z aland." The following note was from Lord Kitchener The King oommands me to assure you of I the true sympathy of His Majesty and the Queen in your Borrow.—Kitchener."
BRECONSHIRE WAR ITEMS.
BRECONSHIRE WAR ITEMS. Brigadier.General Hugh Gilbert Casson, who was included in a recent list of officers wounded, reported from the Mediterranean, was gazetted to bis present' rank in April of this year. Before then ht> wan in command of the 2nd Sont,i WAlt-ii Borderers. Getseral Casson, who was commissioned to tLe famous 24ih Regiment in 1886, sitw service in the South African Wat from 1899 to 1901, was mentioned in despatches, and received the Queen's medsls with iour ciaspe. fie com. manded the 2ad Battalion at the capture of Tsing-Tau last winter. Capt. R. L. Petre, of the South Wales Bor- derers, has been gazetted a brigade-major, attached to Headquarter Unit-, as from August 12tb, aud Lieui. M. C. Morgan, of the South Wales Borderers, has beeu gazptted staff captain, attached to Headquarter Units, and seconded vice-Captain Petre as from August 12tb. Capt. O)rit Morgan is only 24 years of age. He is the youngest son of the late Mr David Morgan, of Hf;,nllys, Llandovery, and brother oi Captain D. Hughes Morgan, formerly of Tregonter, Breconshire. He was educated at Malvern, Blundell's and Sandhurst, and commenced hia military career on May 24tb, 1913, when he received his first commission in the 3rd Battalion Sooth Wales Borderers. Transferred to the line (2nd battalion) he pro. ceeded with bis regiment to China, and was promoted first-lieutenant in September, 1914. He took part in the capture of the German fortress Tsingtau. He returned with his regi- ment to England in January lafJt, and in March sailed with it for tbe Dardanelles, and took part in the wea;oreble laudiug and fighting of the British and Colonial troops 00 April 25th. Captain Morgan waa in tho first division to laud. He was placed in charge of a maohine- gon HcCtiou, aud ha batl been in the thick of the fighting, but so far has escaped injury. He has bad several hairbreadth escapes, and on one occasion a bullet grazed hia shoulder and killed an officer who was standing behind him. Captain Morgan is wt ll known iis South Wales as a fine ail-round etblate. Ha captained the crickei and football teams white at Blnn- dell's School, Tiverton, aud played crickec for Carmarthenshire in the Minor Counties Championship. He is also a keen golfer, and was one of the priza-winners at the last Welsh championship meeting at Porthcawl. Captain H. G. C. Fowler, D.S.O., son-in-law of Mrs Maybery, the Priory, Brecon, has been appointed temporary adjutant of the 3cd Battalion South Wales Borderers. Captain Fowler has been wounded both in France and Gallipcli, hiiving served with the 1st and 2ad Battalions of bis regimeot. His D.S O. was ] granted for particularly daring bomb-tbrowing at the Turkish trenches. Lieutenant Leonard Williams, 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers, ba-s been killed in action. He vfas the youn-t Si son of Mr Alfred Williams, of the Mount, Ca -rleon. Born in November, 1894, he was gazetted to the Sooth Wales Burderers in November of last year and posted to the 1st Battalion. His promotion was recently announced. Seccnd-lieatenant E. C. H. Jones, of the 5th I Battalion Sonth Walts Borderers, baa been woondtd. Li-ut. H. G. Neville, of tha 2nd South Wales I Borderer^, previously reported wounded on tbe Galipoli Peninsula, is Dow reported missing. Friday's "London Gazette" contained the following announcement: "South WaiLs Bor- '[ derers. 0&psain (now Iajo) P. S. Gwynne to be temporary major, August 23rd. Second-Lieut. Charles H. Dixon has been gazetted temporary captain, had Second- Lieut. David E. M. Williams to be temporary lieotenant in the Brecknockshire Battalion (T.F.) South Wales Borderers. A letter published in anoiher column under the heading of Devynock,* shows that the 4th (Service) Battalion of the South Wales Border- ers have been doing fine work on the Gallipoli PenioRnls. After a sharp engagement on August 9th, when they got the better of the Turks, they received a telegram of congratula- tion from Gen. Ian Hamilton. Capt. Hanmer J. Miers, of the Monmouths, has been gazetted lieutenant-colonel of tbe 5: b Suffolk Territorial Infantry, as from Sept. 15. Capt. Hirmer Miers, who is a son of Mr and Mrs A. H. Miers, of Herbert Hall, Crickhowell, is only 33 years of age, and he has already been mentioned in despatches. He joined the 2ad Moumouthshiies shortly after the outbreak of war, and accompanied the No. 1 Service Company to France in November. After a long period of active service he was invalidetf home, and became attached to the 2nd Line Battalion. Colonel Miers resides at Pen-y- Worlod, Abergavenny. He served through the South African campaign. The appointment of Lieut. (temporary capt.) the Hon W. R. Bailey to be adjatant of tbe 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards, which dates as far baok as November 12tb, 1914, was gazetted on tbe 14tb inst. Messrs C. N. Howitt, P. J. Mulvey, and H. J. Powell, gentleman cadets from the Royal Military Coliege, were gazetted second-lieu- tenanfcs in tbe South Wahs Borderers. We understand that Liput. Cresweil Rich, of the South Staff ordshirei,, son of Aid. H. C. Rich, of Brecon, is being transferred to tbe Flying Corps. Thursday night's caeualty lists included the names of 72 men of the 4th Battalion Sooth Wales Borderers, and three of the 2nd Battalion, reported killed at the Dardanelles; and 12 men of the 4 h B&tUlian and one of the 2nd wounded. A few casualties were also announced on Friday. Lieutenant Robert Woodward, South Wales Borderers, of Arley Castle, Bewdley, Worcester, barrister-at-law, praoieing on the Oxford Circuit, who was killed in action at Richtbjurg l'A voae on the 9tib May 1&4t, aged 37 years, left unsettled property of tha gross value of XII,439. Probate of his will, dated 7th August, 1912, has beep granted to bis brother, Mr Alfred Chad Turner Woodward. The testator left X225 to his sititer, Lydia Mary Victoria Woodware, i-25 each to bis go i children, Thomas C. H. Lei, Phyllis Woodward, and Eira Lloyd, and, subject to some specific bequests, the residue of his property to his brother, Alfrpd Chad Turner Woodward. Private H J Plevey, of C (Crickhowell) Company, one of four men of the first Breconshire Battalion South Wales Borderers reported "missing" after the Lahej fighting near Aden, is now officially re- ported a prisoner of war with the Turks. Plevey was employed by Major General Curteis, of Glany- ravon, Crickhowell, before the war. Tuesday's "London Gazette" contained the announcement that Mr Hanmer Gethin Bodvel Griffiths had been appointed a second-lieutenant in the Brecknockshire Battalion (T.F.) South Wales Borderers.
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THB 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. CYCLES.— We are Sole Agsnts for the Raleigh, James and Sunbeam Cycles; prices from f4 17a 6:1 to X15 15s. An inspectiou of New Models respectfully solicited.—Meredith and Sons, Brecon. Ladiep, if you would be wise Score a pciot-econcmise, Take a tip and patronize 34, High Street.-EWART WISB. 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, delivered free.—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. I-pts. Light Dinner Ale 3/- per doz. pints; 2/6 per doz. reputed' pints.—MEREDITH & SONS, STORES, 13RBCON. LOCAL WILL.-MisB Mary Price, of Brecon, who died on the 16th August last, left estate of the grosa value of £1,335, of which £1;293 is net personalty, and probate of her will has been granted to her nephew, the Rev. Marma- duke Gwynne Price, Brecon, to whom she left the whole of her estate absslafcely. BRECON MEMORIAL COLLEGE.—The autumnal meeting' of the governing body of the Congre. gational Memorial College, Brecon, was held on the 15th inst. In the absence of the president (Sir John Williams, G.C.V.O.) the chair was occupied by the Rev. Henry Harries, M.A., of London. A vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of the late treasnrer, Alder- man E. H. Davies, J.P., Pentre. Sir A. Garrod Thomas and others bore eloquent testimony to Alderman Davies's personality and work. On the recommendation of the staff and Education Committee the following candidates were ad. mitted on probation :-MeE.srs H. V. Williams, Brynaman'; D. E. Evane, Llwyccelyu, Cardi- ganshire R. M. Goodfield, Caerphilly E. D. Thomas, Abercrave and G. J. Evanp, Neath. The principal was appointed to represent the college on the University Court for a period of three years. The position of the college was felt to be very satisfactory, all the oat- outgoing students iu June haviag received calls to pastorates. LORD TREDEGAR'S SON.-Lord Tredegar's only son. the Hon. Evan Morgan, bafi been in the army for the past five months, and is (says Rambler" in the "Daily Mirror") a very popular officer. He is serving with the Welsh Guards, and it) just DOW stationed in Bucking- hamshire. He has the right material in him for a soldier," they tell me, with a good Bala- clava strain." Mr Morgan's coming of age festivities, by the way, have' been postponed because of the war. DISTINCTION ACCOUNTED FOR.—Referring to the statement that Mr Aequith started his public life by carrying a banner at the age of foor in a Sunday school procession at Morley, in Yorkshire, a Press correspondent says that Mr AEquitb was christened by a Welshman— the late Rev. Dr. John Morris, the principal of the Brecon Memorial College. At that time Mr Apquith's father was the Congregational minister at Morley, and Dr. Morris was a fellow minister in Yorkshire. To A TRUANT SCHOOL.—A case, which had been twice adjourned came up for final beating on Monday at the Police Court, before Messrs E. A. Wrigbt (in the chair) and James Morgan —Richard Wood, Newgate street, was sum- moned for failing to send his child Willie to school. Mr A. Leonard, secretary to the County Education Authority, said the case bad been adjourned over the summer holidays to see how the boy attended. He attended well up to the holidays, but since they bad been unable to get him to school, and they now asked for an order for his removal to a truant school.—The Bench made an order as requested, and directed that the parent should contribute Is 6d a week towards the boy's keep. HOME FROM THE FRONT.—Pte E. Cripps, of the Grenadier Guards, son of Guardsman Cripps, of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway, returned home to Brecon from the Front on Friday night for a week's leave. Although Pte Cripps has been at the front since August 20th, 1914, he looks exceedingly well. He has been in practically all the principal battles including the Marne, Aisne, Ypres, Rich- bourg, Festubert, Givenchy, Cruchy and Ver- miles. His regiment has been in several warm corners, but on every occasion maintained the glorious traditions of the Guards. Fortunately he has escaped unscathed, although engaged in some hand to hand fights with the Huns. He cannot speak too strongly of the cruelties of the Germans, and he says that if the able-bodied young men he sees standing about the streets in England had witnessed half the cruelties committed by the Ger- mans that he has seen, they would not be long before they joined the army. He is much impressed with the spirit which prevails between the French and British soldiers. CHILD'S NARROW ESCAPE.—At noon on Monday, Mrs Hicks, Watergate, was on the Promenade with her two children, one a baby about a month old and the other a girl about a year and eleven months old. The latter escaped the observation of her mother for a moment, and fell into tbe Newton pool, at the spot where the river feeds the canal. Mr Jenkins, 1, Conway Terrace, heard the mother cry for help and ran to the scene and by lying flat on a plank placed across the stream to intercept refuse, he was able to reach the child and got her out. She was blue in the face and suffering from shock. She was taken to Mr Button's house at 5, Rhydybernard terrace, where she received every attention from Mrs Bufton and some of the neigh- bours. Dr G. S. Francis was also sent for and after a stimulant and a hot bath the child recovered and was taken home.
TALGARTH.
TALGARTH. ALL THAT IS NEWEST in Headwear for Ladies and Gentlemen on show at D. Jones and Co's. this week. Keenest prices always. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Talgarth Parish Council was held at tbe Town Hail on Thursday evening last, when tbe Chairman (Mr W T Davies) presided and there were BIRO present Mr Tom Davies (vice.ebairman) Mr Jenkin Evans, Mr W Gwynne, Mr J. P. GameB, and the Clerk (Mr Jno Pritchard). Correspon- dence was read with regard to the assessment valuation placed on the Town Hall. which was put at £25 nett, and which the Council con- sidered too high. The meeting next considered an application from the Border Cinema Com- pany for their charges for tbe use of the Town Hall one night pH week for the winter months; hpt requiring that certain alterations he made in the hall, also that extra Eeating be provided. The Council then instructed the Clerk to see the manager and make thy agreement. It was resolved to hfve the pablic street lamps lighted, commencing October 1st, on the same terms as last year. I
IMARKETS GUIDE.
MARKETS GUIDE. Trade and Prices. BRECON, Provision, Friday.—A very good supply, but prices were still exceedingly high. Quotations :-Butter Is 5d per lb, eggs 2d each, chickens 7s to 7s 6d per couple, ducks 7s 6d to 8s per couple, geese lOd to la per lb, plants (greens) 6d per 50, apples 7d per quarter, plums 2d per lb, pears 2d per lb, rabbits 6d to 9d each. HAY, General, Thursday.—Prices :—Butter Is 3d per lb, eggs 7 and 8 per Is, ducks (dressed) 6s to 6s 6d per couple, geese lOd per lb, fowls (dressed) 5s per couple, chickens (dressed) 6s to 6s 6d per couple, runner beans Id per lb, tomatoes 6d per lb, marrows 2d to 4d each, potatoes 4s to 53 per cwt, apples (dessert) 2d and 3d per lb, pears Id and ltd per lb, grapes 2 Is per lb, plums 2d to 3d per lb, cucumbers 4d and 5d each, Partridges 2s 6d to 3s a brace, hares 2s 6d to 3s each, woodpigeons 4d each, rabbits 8d each. TALGARTH General, Friday.—There was a good demand, the market being quickly cleared. Prices Eggs 7 and 8 for Is, butter Is 3d and Is 4d per lb, dressed fowls Is and Is Id per lb, ducks Is 2d per lb, geese lOd per lb, kidney beans Id per lb, apples Ad and Id per lb, pears Jd and Id per lb, 2 blackberries 3d per lb, hedge nuts td per lb. BUILTH WELLS Stock, Monday.—Large supply of ewes on offer, and the quality exceptionally good. Trade was rather slow at last week's prices. Cross Shropshire and Cross Kerry and Radnors made from 60s to 58s each, and a few- picked lots made more. Of the smaller breeds store wether lambs made from 24s to 30s each. The supply of cattle was very small, but quite equal to the de- mand yearling cattle made from III to zL13, and cows and calves were sold at unchanged prices. Cart pigs made from 228 to 25s eech. BUILTH WELLS General, Monday.—An abun- dant supply of dairy and farm produce, and last week's prices were maintained. The rates were Eggs, 8 for Is butter, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb live fowls 8d per lb, trussed Is per Ib rabbits, 6d to 8d each potatoes, 4s 3d per cwt. BRECON, Cattle, Tuesday.—A very large supply of sheep, but ewes were down 5s a head as com- pared with the last fair, the demand being unequal to the supply. Prices ;-Beef, best 9d and lOd lambs, lid ewes, 32s to 35s a head pigs: carters, 21s to 25s each, porkers, 12s 6d to 14s 6d per score. HEREFORD, Poultry, Wednesday. Dressed chickens made from 5s to 7s a couple ducks 6s 6d to 9s geese 101d to Is per lb butter Is 5d per lb retail, Is 4d wholesale eggs 8 a Is wholesale, 7 retail. Live chickens made from 5s 6d to 6s a couple old hens 5s to 6s geese 7s to 8s ducks 4s to 6s 6d. HEREFORD, Cattle, Wednesday.—General fall in prices in practically all departments. Fat cattle were down considerably in some cases, and the best price was 10;1 d per lb, 2nds 9id, and 3ds 4 8fd. Sheep met with an easier trade. Pigs easier, bacons 6d to 7d per lb, porkers 7d to 7fd. Store 4 cattle not a brisk trade store calves a slow trade at last week's figures. Store sheep down, ewes about 5s per head.
BUILTH RURAL RATES.
BUILTH RURAL RATES. Reductions in Two Districts. Mr Thomas Pugh (ohairman) presided ibver a meeting of the Builth Rural District Conncil held on Monday and others present were the Rsv.'D. Owen. Messrs D. Davies. Rees Joncs, Rogfir Powdl, S. G. Talk, C. W. Woosnam and W, W. Leonard (Deputy Clerk). The deputy clerk reported that Llanafattfawr and Llanycis had not paid their calls for the present half year and authority to take pro. ceedings waa granted. A rate of 6ij in the £ was fixed, being a 2 Id. lower than that for the correaponding period of last year. Mr J. Ll. Davien (chairman) presided over the monthly meeting of the Colwyn Rural Dis. trict Council, heid on Monday, and others pre- sent werw Rgv D. L. Davies, Thomas Davies, John Prior, and H. Evan-TLotiiss. The Deputy Clerk (Mr W. W Lennard) I reported that tho following parishes were in arrear with the calls for the half year:- Aberedw, Cregrina, Llausantfraed and Rbnlen. He was aathorised to take proceedings against the overseenl. GOOD REGISTRATION WORK. The Deputy Clerk further reported that the National Register for the Colwyn Division was completed by the 2nd September. In all 1,111 forms bad to be dealt with. Six hundred and ten hours were devoted to the work and out of that time be bad been employed 240 hours. Nine enumerators distributed aod collected the forms and they bad done this work well. The total expenditure in connection with the registration was J62 03 31cl and the Council were entitled to a grant of £8. His thanks were due to the enumerators and also to the voluntary helpers: MinsesE and G Joties (Brook. laud). Mi¡¡ Annie Owen (Wye House), Miss Edmonds (Post Office), Miss Gladys Williams (Irfon Road), Miss S. Wearn (Gwynfryn), Miss S. Williams (Dol-Wye), Misses D and K Snow (Gowen-Braej, Mr D. J. Pugh (Relieving Officer), Mr Roger Williams (Journalist), and Mr W. Hobbs (Park Road). They all worked like Trojans or else it would not have been possible to complete the work in the time. On the motion of Mr H. Evaa-Thomae, seconded by Mr Tbos. Davies, JM was voted to the Deputy Clerk for carrying out the regis- tration. The rate for the coming half year was fixed at 3d in the £ as compared with 3ld for the 4 corresponding half year. The Medical Officer (Dr Black Jones) ob. served that be bad nothing to report as the health of the district was satisfactory.
Lianwrtyd, Wells Notes
Lianwrtyd, Wells Notes [By "JUNGLE WALLAH."] 118 degrees of heat were registered by Mr R. C. Prytherch, Medical Hall, on Thursday last. Visitors are still numerous, and our leading hotels were hardly ever better patronised at this stage of the season. We have been favoured with the presence of Privates Peter Williams and Edgar Pritchard (New Inn Hotel) during the past week. Our angling visitors have done well in the way OJ: sport. Mr Dick Thomas, the Globe Hotel, Pont- ypridd, landed a basket of nice size trout, weigh- ing close on five pounds.
Llanw-rtyd Stock Show and…
Llanw-rtyd Stock Show and Jumble Sale. A SUCCESSFUL DAY. At the Llanwrtyd Wells Stock Mart, held on the 15th inst., there was a very large attendance of buyers and dealers from a distance, and our visitors helped to swell the largest crowd ever seen in the sale yard. Fat and store sheep were a speciality. High class rams fetched L4 to £ 7. Some particularly fine Welsh mountain rams were also on show. Of cattle there was an increased supply of a useful type. Quotations as follow:- Fat lambs 25s to 32s, store lambs (theaves) 25s to 35s, ewes (Radnor) 40s to 55s, ewes (cross) 27s to 45s, rams X-3 to C7, cows and calves JE17 to 1:22, fat cows XIS to X21, yearling heifers X14 to X16. The after attraction-the jumble sale in aid of the War Fund-proved a very interesting and suc- cessful event, the proceeds reaching the goodly sum of £31 Os lid. Previous to the first lot being offered Mr Davies, the auctioneer, reminded the company of the great and good cause for which they were raising funds that day, and impressed upon them not to begrudge a few shillings more than value The sale of "Twm Shon Catti," a fox, created a great deal of amusement, and the wily one made 28s. The prize winners were as follow, Messrs D. Davies, Poityn, Llangammarch, and James Price (C.C.), Court, Aberedw, being the judges :— Fat beast of any kind, Mr Joshua Price, Cefn, Llangammarch Wells. Pair of yearling Hereford steers, Mr Evans, Tynymaes. Yearling Hereford heifer, Mr Thomas, Ffosyrhyddod. Cow and calf, Councillor Price, Gwalia. Ram (two-year-old and upwards) of Kerry, Radnor, Southdown, or Shrop- shire breed, 1st Mr Ben Davies, Beulah 2nd Mr T. B. Lewis, Llanwrtyd. Ram (Under two years old), 1st Mr Wilson, Garth; 2nd Mr B. Davies, Beulah. Ram lamb, 1st Mr Wilson, Carth; 2nd T" 5' ,Lewi8< llanwrtyd. Mountain ram, 1st Mr J. Price, Cefn, Llangammarch 2nd Mr Price Llwynteg. Yearlirg ram, 1st Mr Price, Liwynteg; 2nd Mr J. Price, Cefn, Llaugammarch.
HAY. .W
HAY. W POSTAL APPOINTMENT.—Mr William WIIJli son of tbe late Mr Thomas Wallis and of ^r, Wallis, No. 1 Albion terrace, has been appo'0'?. sorting clerk and telegraphist at Pecabro' Dock Post Office. Mr Wallis commenced duties on Monday last. RURAL PARISH MEETING.—There was a, assembly of the Hay Rural Puish Council the Brecon road Cuorch of England SOL, on Friday evening last, presided over by Enoob George. Others present were Charles James, David Stephens, and lc Diyl. Morgan (clerk).—Arising out. of the minutes 0 the meeting held on MilTCb 19th, the said the work in Common lane bad been dove during the last two or tbr^e daj a.—Tbe V man proposed, Mr Cbarlf-s JamcB seconde^' and it was unanimously resolved that a prfjeep be issued on the overseess ci H'»y Rural £ 20 to meet tbe expenses of tho parish ing,—Accounts were exaaiimvi and pass:;4, 30 it was resolved that clnqu s ;0 pay men: 01 the same be signed. WILL OF PREBENDARY T. WILLIAMS -Ths' Rev. Thomas Williams, > £ Wyeviaw, GUsbu'?, on-Wye, Breconshire, Prebendary of St David8 since 1902, and vicar of Llowes 1859 1914, wbo died on the 12Lb cf M ty last, aged 31 S8a.r8, son of the Very Rev. Thornaa WiHiauts, D:'6'f of St. David's left estate of the gross value 0 £ 12,918, of which dGll.441 is n't |.>ersoa The testator left hia em at- opou tru-t for ?ur sisters, Elizabeth Aau WIlibwoJ aud K!.tl,'liJe Isabella Williams, during their liven, Pro\'i;oiOIl t being made for tho maiutenar; at his ( t8J Aunabella, and on the death of the sarviv. 0 his said Bisters the testator left the Llanveynoe estate to hi nephew. L, Richard Davies G.irnnn^ Wiiimacx H j XIOO to the Church of Ea»f»-.c<i Elemental School, Llowes: £ 100(to the vk-ae uud c< wardens of Llowes upon (ros1. for tbe? bt-mfi50 the poor of the parish £ 50 to his Elizabeth Price; i'2,500 escii ti his nei^^8' Mary Gsrnous Williams aod D vofcby Herb0? Williams; and the u^i.au-.to re-udaj of ¡¡IS [estate as to oce-fonnb eaca to Li* said neices and tbe balance to bi-< nephews. G *'a' Gamons Williams, Aylfuer Wihi >,cn->, Williams, and Thomas Wiiiiams, in t1a9 shuree. PARISH CHURCH.—The services at the P Church on Sunday last were taken by the :Re\ Latimer Davies, curate of Oystermouth. HOME PROM THE FRONT.—Lance-Corpl. Hincks, youngest son of Dr. and Mrs T. S. Hincks, of Church St, has been at home on 3^° 0 leave from the Front. Lance-Oorpl. Hincks is oo of the Canadian Highland Contingent and has see^ considerable and severe fighting during his experience on the Western Front. i j KILLED INACTION.—News has just been receive by Mr and Mrs Tong, of Bridgend Cottage, tb-8 their second son, Private Frank Tong, of to Australian Contingent, has been killed in action. HAY GUARDIANS, Thursday, the Rev. W. B- Morgan presiding.—It was stated that during tllo last fortnight 48 vagrants had been relieved as against 95 in the corresponding week last yea*' There was no business of public interest. FUNERAL.-The funeral took place on Saturday last at the Hay cemetery of Mrs Griffiths, of UPPO j Lion Inn, Talgarth, and formerly of Hay. I" t. ceased who was the daughter of Mrs Lewis, 0, Rydsperre, and formerly of "The Seven Stars, Hay, was 44 years of age, aud had been ailing about five years. She leaves five children, two o whom are of tender age. The Rev F. B fiickott6, of Cusop, officiated. The mourners were Mr G*1*, fiths (husband), five children, Mr and Lewis (mother), Mr R Williams (brother), MrFr^0 Webb (brother-in-law) and Mr E. Evans (brotb^*j in-law). There were a large number of beaut™ floral tributes.. h PETTY SESSIONS.—Monday, before Mr EnoclAt George and Col. J. James, John Dennis, junior, 0, j Llanigon, was charged by vir George H-xlge, Taxation Officer, with carryiug a gun without licence on June 16th. P.S. Evans gave evideO^. and defendant was fined 10s. Mr Hodge & { summonded Dr T- E. Hincks for keeping a rno^ car without a license, on June 6tb. P.S. EvajL stated the facts Defendant said he had liceD^ for two other cars, but omitted to obtain one this case. He was fined one guinea. THE WORKHOUSE OR THE GAOL — special police court on Tuesday—ht'o-s John Morgan—William Jooe-, alias Bill o' Parks" was charged with vagrancy. P S. proved the case and said defendant had sleeping out nearly all the summer.- fbø 0 magistrate ordered 15 days hard labour, but tb warrant.is to be suspended so long as defeadøll remains in the Workhouse.
BUILTH WELLS.;
BUILTH WELLS. PROPOSED PRESENTATION TO MAJOR GVV?*1^ '] HOWELL.—There is a movement on foot to jj j presentation to Major H. Gwynne Howell, Wells, who was a few months ago awarded VISITORS.—A large number of visitors »e.f Builth Weils at the eud of last week for homes but on Monday there was a fall in number of new arrivals and the season proving much more successful than could ha j been hoped for two months ,tun. PERSONAL.—Captain Idris Morgan, son of If* and Mrs A. P. Morgan, "Glyngwye," Builth Wel}^ is at home on a few days' leave, and looks "fit." Captain Morgan only joined the coloore about Christmas, but his promotion has b rapid. BEEl) SUDDEN DEATH.—Mrs Elvina Pring, of A Dock, who was staying with her husband Compton House, Builth Wells, died on Moa& morning after having a stroke on Saturd»J Deceased, who was 58 years of age, had had tbrj £ similar attacks before coming to Builth She had been coming regularly to Builth for last 15 years. The body was removed to BI1P' Dock on Tuesday.
Budget Changes.
Budget Changes. Amongst Bodgefc ohanges annoucced 0" Tuesday are— Incoma tax increased 40 per cent, exemp^ limit reduced to -9130, and aba" meet to p Farmers pay on full rent asstlament, but c* claim Schedule D increased on per tax. 50 per cent. new tax on war pTtfitR. 50 per cent. increane on ten, o .ffee, aoC° chicory, tobacco and driel I Sagar tax inereised equivalent, to id. per 1 tØ Import duty of 33L pt r cent. on motor 3 and cycles, aud various other. a-rHr;leK. Increase of 3.1 per gelloa on motor spirit all 100 per cent on patent medicines..g. Half-penny post oboiisht d,|9.i lowest graph charge, telephone oharges iocres9 lit, and less weight peony postige, paroel P and postal order commission i;icreased.
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