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

CRICKHOWELL. THE CBICKHOWELL HABRIHRS will meat on Saturday, October 2nd, at Cwm Mawr, at 10 30. POLICE COURT.-On Friday last, before Messrs. E. Pirie-Gordon, R. G. James and W. Rosser, Evan Williams, of Bridge Street, Crickhowell, farm labourer, was summoned for being drunk in Church Lane, Crickhowell, on September 11th. Fined 6s. Wilham Bowen, of the Dragon Inn, Crickhowell, was summoned for using a trap without a licence. Fined £1 3s 6d which included the licence. Sidney G. Bufcon, of Gilwern, labourer, pleaded guilty to stealing a bicycle lamp, valae 7s, the property of Morgan T. Jenkins, of Groyneyfechan,and\gas discharged with a caution, en payment of the cdsts, amounting to RI 10a 7d. WAR N OTEB.-One of the local police officers, P.(J. Joseph, will this week change his uniform from blue to khaki," having gone on active service with -the Army Service Corps. A letter kas been received from Sapper Ward Davies, son of Mr J Ward Davies, reporting himself all well at the Dardanelles. An interesting part of his letter states that be met, of course with a very soueiderable amount of pleasure to all three, Troopers E. Williams (son of Mr W. Williams, saddler, of this town), and "Jack" Edwards (son el Mrs Edwards, Gaer, Cwmdu).

LLANELLY HILL. SMART CONSTABLE.—At Brynmawr police court on Monday Walter Price, Gellyfelin; Richard Roberts, Dsrrenfelus; Setb Powell, Henry Lucas, George Lucas, Wm Jno Morgan, Benjamin Jones, and David Jones, Biack Barjk, Llanelly, were summoned for gaming with cards in a public place on Sunday, August 29th.-Roberts, who bad a previous conviction, was fined X3 the other defendants were fined 40s each.—Supt. Hand said that card gaming was becoming very prevalent in the neigbbourhood.-Police Constable Parker stated that he had warned defendants ou a previous occasion, but they told him be would never catcb them. They placed scouts at different points, who signalled the approach of a police officer. On Sunday, Aug. 29th, wit. nesfi posted himself at 6 SO a.m. at a spot 50 yards away from that usually frequented by the card plavers. From 130 p.m. to 230 p.m- be watched tbe defendants playing banker," and got to within 30 yards of them. At 3 30 be jumped out, captured four of tbe players, 4d in coio, acd the pack or eards.-Allermrn W. Roberts (chairman of the Bench) complimented P.C. Parker on his smartness, aod added that they much appre- oiated bis services.

TALYBONT-ON-USK. NXJESBS ON MILITARY SERVICE.—There was a printer'* error in the paragraph we published in our issue last week in reference to the membera of the Talybcnt ca Uek Red Croba detachment engaged in nursing. Miss Joves- Williams, of Cwy Pare, is nursing at Fazsker- ley Military Hospital, No 1 Western Command, and not Mi, o Jones, as stated last week.

BRECONSHIRE STOCK SALES. Nantyrharn, Messrs Miller, Powell and Co. (F.A.I.) conducted the annual draft stock sale for Mr Owen .Price, Nantyrharn, on the 22nd inst. Owing co an important sale at the Llandovery district on the same day the attendance was smaller than usual. Still there was a keen competition for the sheep, especially the ram lambs, and also for the calves. A yearling ram was bought by Mr Harry, Gower, for L7 10s Od. No. I ram lamb was purchased by Mr Davies, Gellihvch, Pontypridd, for f6 7s 6d, and a number of other rams made £ 5. Ewes made up to 49s and wethers to 40s 6d. As usual there was much compe- tition for the excellent bull calves, two of which made 21 guineas a piece, and another made 13 guineas. Mr and Mrs Price enter- tained the company to luncheon and tea.

Maescar, Sennybridge. On Thursday last Messrs Miller, Powell and Co. conducted a most successful dispersal sale of stock for Mr David Morgan, at Maes- car farm, Sennybridge. The stock was in prime condition and the prices realised were highly satisfactory. Ewes made from 56s to 59s a piece and theave lambs up to 40s. The cattle also made good prices, but the feature of the sale was the figures made for horses, for which there was ar extraordinary competition. A Shire mare and her twin filly foals, sold together, were purchased by Mr Jones, Cwmcamlais, for flOO. Mr Williams, Llwynrhys, secured a two-year- old filly for J663 10s Od; and Mr Lewis, Cwmbrynich, bought a yearling for £ 34. Mr and Mrs Morgan provided luncheon and tea for all comers.

Llyngeren, Pontsticiil. Messrs David Price (F.A.I.) and Williams, auctioneers, of Brecon, conducted a very successful sale of live stock, implements, &c. at Llyngeren Farm, Pontsticill, on the 21st inst., for the executors of the late Mr Thomas Jones. There was an excellent attendance. Small mountain ewes two and three years old made from 29s 6d to 32s 6d, yearling ewes 30s to 33s, theave lambs 24s to 28 and wether lambs 21s to 24s. Cattle sold at from X15 to £20. The implements and other dead stock also sold well. Lun beon was served to all comers.

Bedwlyn, Cray. For Mr James Joues, who is leaving, Messrs David Price (F.A.I.) and Williams made a very satisfactory sale of live and dead stock at Bedwlyn Farm, Cray, on Saturday last. Ewes sold at from 36s to Saturday last. Ewes sold at from 36s to 46s, ewe lambs 30s 6d to 32. Hereford cows £ 17 to £ 24, and calves < £ 6 to £ 8 10s. A four-year-old mare realised £ 57 10s, a mountain sucker £16, a mountain pony fl5 and her filly foal Y,12, and a three-year-old moui3tain pony and sucker £15. The corn crop was also sold at a good price. Mr Jones entertained the visitors to luncheon.

Cilmanharen. On Saturday Messrs Miller, Powell & Co. (F.A.I.) conducted a highly attractive dispersal sale at Cilmaoharen farm, for Mr Thomas Probert. There was a good attendance and good prices were realised, Ewes made 603 apiece, and theave lambs 35s, the best lots being purchased by Mr David Morgan, draper, Brecon. The cattle met with a ready sale and realised satisfactory prices. The feature of the cattle trade was a Jersey heifer which was knocked down to Mr J. H. Rosser for £ 25. A cob mare was bought'by Messrs Jones and Son for £48, and all the horses made good prices.

Vunglas. A dispersal sale was conducted by Messrs Miller, Powell & Co. (F.A.I.) on Tuesday at Vunglas for the executrix of the late Mr J. A. Morgan, and here again good prices were reached. Ewes made up to 54s apiece, cattle met with a ready sale, and the horses, five in number, I reached extraordinarily higli prices.

I HAY. DEATH OF A GALLANT BORDERER.—Oa Satur- day morning last Mr and Mrs John Davies, of Garribaldi terrace, received official intimation that their son, Pte Fred Davies, of the 2ad Battalion South Wales Borderers, bad died in hospital at Alexandria. In our itisne for Spp. tember 16,h we stated that their son bsd re ceived a shrapnel wound in his right leg during a night charge at the Dardanelipswhich neces- sitated its amputation, bat thnt he was very happy in hospital and was looking forward to coming home. Much pytnpatby is feh in the town for Mr end M, Davies. I HAY SOLDIER CONVALESCENT.—Pte. Charles Priestley, of the 1st Battalion Duke of Corn. I wall's L.I.. who as a boy resided in Heolydwr, and who, in the spring, was wounded some- wbat severely near Ypies, is still in hospital at Wantage, Berks, but hopes shortly to be dis- I charged, having made a good recovery. FUNERAL.—The funeral took place on Satur- day last at the ccaietery of Mrs Eiziboth Evans, 01 Chancery iane. Deceased was 57 years of age, and passed away on Thursday after only a very short illness. The Rev. B. W. Rioketts, of Cusop, officiated. The mourners were Pte. Woo. White (son); Pte. James Evans (son) Everitt Evans (son) Mrs Hall, With- ington (sister); Mrs Clark, King's Pyon (eister); Mr and Mrs Tboca-is (son-in-law and daughter); Mr and Mrs C. Wallis (son in-law and daughter); Mr Thomas (grandson) and Mr Clark (nephew). A LUCKY ESCAPE —In a letter to bis old emploYE 1", C-rpl. F. J. Dorreil, of the Ist Helo. fords, states that his companion, Pte. R. Pople, of Petercburcb, near Hay, was struck in the breast by a piece of shrapnel, which tore a number of mounted photographs clean apart and lodeed in bis cigarette case. FROM THE POST OFFICE TO THE ARMY.— Mr Bert Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Septimus Williams, of Castle Street, who for some time has been on the staff of the Luton Post Office as sorting clerk and telegraphist, has joined a Signalling Co. of the Royal Engineers siationed at Codford, Salisbury Plain. JURY LISTS.-At Clyro Special Sessions, held on Monday before Messrs Mortimer Baylis (chairman), Chas. Powell and Col. Beavan, the Overseers for the several parishes produced their lists of persons liable to serve as jurors in the Painscastle Division. No objections were made.—At Hay Special Sessions held on Monday before Messrs J. Williams Vaughan (chairman), and John Morgan, jury lists for the Hay Division were passed without objection and at Bredwardine Special Sessions, also held on Monday, before Messrs Mortimer Baylis (chairman) and C. E Tucoard Moore, jury lists for the Bredwardine Division were ap. proved. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—Harvest thanks giving services were held at the Hay Congre gational Church on Sunday last, when the Rev Idris Davies officiated. The services were continued on Tuesday evening, when the preacher was Prof. D. Miali Edwards, of the Memorial College, Brecon. After this service refreshments, fruits, vegetables, etc., were on sale. BANK CLERK FOR THE AKMY.- Mr Alec George, nephew of Mr Enoch George, J.P., Caenantmelyn, who for some time has been on the staff of the Shrewsbury Brunch of the National Provincial Bank, has joined the Inns üf Court Officers' Training Corps.

ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY. Men Urgently Required. They will be trained at Coast Defence Stations and drafted to Siege and Heavy Batteries with the Expeditionary Force. Height 5 feet 6 inches. Chest measurement not less than 35 inches. ARMY SERVICE CORPS. Horse Transport Drivers Wanted. AtF, 40 to 45 YEARS. HEIGHT 5 FEET AND UPWARDS. Men must produce certificates as to ability to drive and look after horses. Also, a limited number of SHORTHAND TYPIST CLERKS WANTED. 20 to 45 years of age. Pay 3s. 6d. per day. Apply at nearest RECRUITING OFFICE, or at the BARRACKS, BRECON.

BUILTH WELLS. APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES' CLERK.—The magistrates sitting at Cui wyn Petty Sessions on Monday decided to hold a special meeting on Monday next to appoint a clerk in the place of the lata Mr Alfred Gwynne-Yaugban. Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan (tbe Clerk of tbe Peace for the couaty of Radnor), who was acting at Monday's court, was authorised to give notice to all the justices for the division). LIST OF JURORS.—At Bmlth Wells Police Coart on Monday the lists of jurors for all the parishes io the Bailth Wells Petty Sessional Division were revised by the Bench. The Coiwyn list was also presented at the Colwyn Court. THE LATB MR ALFRBD GWYNNE- VAUGHAN.— At Colwyn Petty Sessions on Monaay last the presiding Chairman (Me E. D. Thomas) asiid that although ho was no longer chairman I of that Beach be wished to refer to tbe loss which they had sustained through the death of their clerk, Mr Alfred Gwynne-Vanghan. Mr Gwynne-Vaughan was a man who held a unique position, as ho had no enemies in fchia quarrelsome world, and very few could say that. As regards his qualiifcations as an advo- cate a great deal had already been said, but not too macb. Having known him personally for many years, be (Mr Thomas) attributed Mr Gwyene-Vaughan's success to the fact that be never tried to evade the law, but to expound it, The loss of soch au ijpiighfc man would be a great blow to tie town and district, and he himself moarnad the loss of a personal friend. ¡ Mr C. W. Woosnam (chairman) at tbe Bailtb I Wells Police Court on Mouday observed that be was sure his brother magistrates and every. one present that day regretted the death of Mr I A. Gwynn who hd acted as an advocate in that court for many years. He was an exceptional man, and a great trait in his character throughout his whole life ws uprightness and straightforwardness. Tbe wide popularity which he held for many years in the town and neighbourhood was well deserved, and his loss would be greatly felt. He wished his remarks to bø sent to the relatives of deceased.—Mr E, D. Thomas en- dorsed the Chairman's remarks and s;iid he fete ss be already stated tbat morning, that be had lost a personal friend, a man who was greatly valued by the whole people of the neighbourhood.—At a meeting of the Social Club Committee on Monday, on the motion of Mr W. Smiles, a vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of Mr A. Gwynne Vaughan. FAREWELL SERMONS.—On Sunday last at the Memorial Church, the Rev W. O. Williams con- cluded a very suocessfal pastorate, preaching his farewell sermons. At the evening meeting, which was very largely attended, there was a strong representation of other denominations in the town and district. Miss Goodwin (White House) and Miss M, P. Williams (Dolenwydd) presided at the organ, morning and evening THE NEW CUBATE. The i Rev D. Hughes Richards, the new curate, has commenced work in Builth. AGRICULTURAL CLASSES.—The farmers residing in Llanganten parish contemplate organising Agricultural Classes ;and have agreed to apply to the Breconshire County Council for help I PERSONAL.—It is reported here that Mr Frank Langford has been wounded at the Dardanelles. Prior to bb departure to AuFitralifl some four or five years ago, Mr Langford was a clerk at Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan's office. At the outbreak of the war he joined the colors, and was sent forward with the first Australian contingent. When at Builtb Wells he took great interest in the First Wyeside Scouts. Mr J. A. Paterson, who was Scout-master of the troop, has been at the front since last year and so has Mr Jack Elliot, another former Scout here who has been in the thick of tbe fighting since the oubreak of the war

Llanafanfawr Sheep Dog Trials. Last year, owing to the outbreak of the war, the Llanafanfawr Sheep Dog Trials Committee postponed their annual trials as well as their horse show, and that was the first time in thirty- six years the Llanafan people had to do without their competitions. Finding that it was possible this year to make it a success, the Committee revived the meeting, and were rewarded with entries exceeding those of 1913. The dogs worked under favourable conditions in the morning and showed some -excellent points, but a heavy down- pour of rain made matters unpleasant to the afternoon workers. The president was Lieut. E. Aubrey Thomas (The Skreen) who was unable to attend owing to his military duties. The vice- president and treasurer was Mr H. Davies (Brynyoye). The judges were Messrs WHO Thomas (Talwrmaenog), T P Hope (Grouse Inn), and T Jones (Cwmcrogau). The time-keeper was Mr D Prothero (Tyncoed), land the duties of secretary were very ably discharged by Mr D Jones (Penrhiwmoch). The public luncheon was provided by Mr Evan Davies at the Red Lion Inn and was well attended.

LIST OF AWARDS. Class I-open to all comers.—1st, Mr T Davies, Gelynen, Llysdinam, Wallace" 2nd ana 3rd divided between Mr Rees Prothero, Tyncwm, Beulah, "LaBs" and Mr William Williams, Llwyngychwydd, Llanwrtyd Wells, "Juno 4th, Mr Kingsbury, Cwmaman, Aberdare, "Fly." Class 2—Open to dogs in the counties of Brecon and Radnor that had not won a first prize in any open or locll class except in consolation stakes- 1st, Mr Phillips, Colly, Llangammarcb, "Fly"; 2nd and 3rd divided between Mr Thomas Davies, Gelynen, Llysdinam, 11 Wallace," and Mr Edward Parry, Lower Cwm, "Tabby"; 4th, Mr William Jotus, Llwyncus, Beulah, "Kent." The cup competition was put off till Wednesday morning and in the afternoon the Horse Show was held.

BRECONSHIRE WAR ITEMS. The division of the 2/lst Breconshire Batta- lion South Wales Borderers has now taken place. The bohae service men have been sent to the Gower coast and the imperial service section is now at Scoveston. The Hon Michael Bailey. youngest son of Lord and Lady Glanusk, who is in the Navy, has been home at Glanusk Park, Crickhowell; on short leave. Mr A. Hodge, secretary to the Crickhowell Cricket Club, who joined the O.T.C. some months ago, has obtained a commission in one of the new regiments, and is now in France. The two sons of Dr. Richards, of Abercrave, have answered the call. Mr WiUiam Richards, who relinquishes a promising career as a law student, has joined the Cavalry Division of the Inna cf Court Officers' Training Corps, whilst Mr Arthur Richards, who has been equally successful in his mediaal career, is joining the R.A.M.C. Pte. A. E. Morgan, of the 1st Monmouth9, has been appointed a sscond-lieut. in the Sooth Waies Borderers as from Aog. 29tb. His many friends aud admirers in Brecon. shire will be glad to know that a further honour has been conferred on-Majer (temporary colonel) A. J. R'ddie, D.S.O., South Wales Borderers. On Friday be was gazetted a brigade commander attached to Headquarter Units, and to be temporary brigadier geDSral whilst so employed. Dr. C. Cochrane, of Porth, was officially notified on Friday that his son Second lieu- tenant Cochrane, Sooth Wales Borderers, has been wounded at the Dardanelles. The young officer was engaged with the firm of Watte, Watts, and Qo., coal exporters, Cardiff, before the war. Enlisting in the Officers' Training Corps, he subsequently went to Sandhurst, and was afterwards gazetted to the 2nd Battalion of the South Wales Bordereas. The week end casualty lists contain many names of non-commissioned officers and men of the South Wcles Borderers serving with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. In the 2ad Battalion tbert, are 13 deaths and 78 wounded, and in the 4th Battalion there ar e 13 wounded and one died from wounds. Sergt. Thomas Picton, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, has been pr-moted second-lieutenant in the South Wales Borderers, for service in the field. Captain Cecil M. A. Samada, Prince Albert's Somerset Light Infantry (since promoted major) and Captain Evan B. Ward, Duke' of Cornwall's Light Iofantry (since promoted major), have been gazetted majors in a service battalion of the South Wales-Borderers. Included in a list of wounded non com- missioned officers and men published on Mon- day as received from the Mediterranean Ex. peditionary Force is the name of 1395 Pte. J. Bevan, Brecknockshire Batt. (T.F.) South Wales Borderers. As a matter of fact Pte. Bevan, who is a native of Hay, has not been wounded, but was invalided home some few weeks ago, and is now training with the 3/lst Brecknocks.

MORE NURSES WANTED. 25,000 Scheme for South Wales. The Marchioness of Bute is promoting a scheme for the extension of nursing work in South Wales. She wants to raise £5,000 and invest it in the War Loan, and annually train four cottage nurses with the interest. Her ladyship presided on Thursday at a representative meeting called to consider the plan, and it was decided to appoint a general committee to consider the best means. of raising the money. A provisional committee was appointed, with power to add, the Hon. Mabel Bailey and Mrs R. D. Garnons Williams being chosen to represent Breconshire.

AUTOMOBILES IN CANADA.—THE FARMER'S FRIEND.-Over 7,000 automobiles have been registered in Manitoba alone this year. This represents a considerable increase over the number registered during the same period last year and affords some indication of the wide. spread nse of the motor car on the farm and elsewhere Where formerly the horse was kept saddled in the stable ready for the farmer's use, the automobile has been introduced, till now there are few if any farms of any dimensions in eittjer Eastern or Western Canada where one or more cars are not to be found.

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BRECON. Eruptions of the skin, especially on the face and 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 GWILLIM, M.P.S. (late Charles). Chemist, Brecon. FOR Choice Cut Flowers and Floral Designs also Home-grown Fruit and Vegetables, try WILDING, 3j the Struet. Tel. 92. MOTOR CAR FOR HIRE.—Harold P. Elston, 21, High Sireet. 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 ;-Seooybridge, Cradoc, Taly- llyn, and Talybont-on-Usk. Deliveries arranged by our own carts. Prices on application. Choice selection of Bulbs for Bowls, Pots, &c., Moss Fibre and Spring Bedding PlantR, Now Ready.—QUARRELL, 3 and 4, High Street. Tel. 74. FOR Chaff Cutters, Turnip Cutters and all Agricultural Implements, Meredith and Sons, Implement Warehouse, the Cattle Market, Brecon. 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 Agents for the Raleigh, James and Sunbeam Cycles; prices from 94 17s 61 to X15 ]5s. An inspection of New Models respectfully solicited.—Meredith and Sons, Brecon. Ladies, if you would be wise Score a point—economise, Take a tip and patronize 34, High Street.—EWART WISH. HOSPITAL FOR FOUNTAIN P s,-Any make Pen quickly and cheaply repaired.—A. Hughes and Son, Stationers. HARVEST BBER 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/- pur doz. pints; 2/6 per doz. reputed pints.—MEREDITH & SONS, STORES, BRBCON. DEPARTURE.—Mr David Jones, clerk at the Brecon branch of the London and Provincial Bank, has been promoted to a London branch, and left for town on Saturday. Mr Jones was a member of the Sports Club, having associated himself with the cricket and tennis sections for a number of years. During his stay in Brecon be bad made a large circle of friends all of whom regret bis departure, but wish him every success in bis new ephcte of labour. BSTHEL SUNDAY SCHOOL—A pleasant Sunday afternoon took phce on Sunday last in con- nection with Bethel (C.M.) Chapel, when the certificates won in the annual Scripture Exam- ination were distributed and an interesting programme gone through. The Rev D. Tador Jones (Trevecca) presided and the following contributed songs, duets, recitations, etc.:— Frank Morgan, Claudian Evans, Miss May Lewis, Ronald MacAiam, Gladys Powell, Ronald Evans, Mary Morgan, Tdfy Jones, Gwenuie Jones, Olwen Powell, Nellie and Kitty Roberts, Bernard MacAdam, Elsie Lesvis, Biod- wen Jones, Rose Jones, M Jenkins, Oscar Owen, Violet Morris, Griffith Roberts and Inspeetor R. Evaas. Certificates were awarded to the following :-Griffith H. Roberts (who also secured a book prizs for winning the third pla(, in his division in the two counties), Violet Morris, Gwennia Jones, imiry Morgan, Frank Morgan, Wiliio Jones, Robert Robert?, Ronald MacAdam, Teify Jones, Blod wsu Jones, Lilly Jones, Olive Walters, Ronald Evans, Ivor I Ev ans, Bernard MacAdam, Nellie Roberts and I Olwen Powell. No CASES.—There were no oases for hearing at the Borough Police Court on Monday. The magistrates in attendance were Aldermen David Powell and H. C. Rich. BRECONIAN'S GOOD WORK FOR TROOPS.—The many friends of Mr William Roberts (sou of Mr Roberts, Rock and Castle, Brecon) will be pleased to hear of the good work carried on by him amongst the troops. Since August, Mr Roberts has been in charge of the Y.M.C.A. tent at Towyn. For nearly twelve months the troops stationed there bad no proper place in which to read or write letters. Mr Roberts threw himself whole heartedly into the work of providing for their recreation, and has organised a series of Saturday night concerts, which are held iu the marquee. He has received great help from the visitors, and the average attend- ance for the last month has "been about a thousand. In a letter to a friend he says the people of Towyn are very good to him and are always ready to give a helping hand. HARVEST FESTIVALS.—The harvest festival in connection with St. John's Church took place on Wednesday last week when the Rev. A. A. Matthews, vicar of St. Paul'p, Newport, preached. The church had been nicely decor- ated for the occasion by the following Altar, Miss Braicier and Miss Butcher; lectern, Mrs Stephens pulpit, Mrs Molyneux Thomas font, Miss Bevan and Mrs Wallace windows, four by the Misses Best and two by Mr J. Morgan. Gifts of flowers and vegetables were sent by Miss E. Jones, Mrs M. Morris, Mrs Owen, the Missss Williams, Mr Plunkett, and Mr D. Morgan. Corn was supplied by Mr T. Morgan, Lower Pontwillim, and Mr W. J. Price, Upper Pontwillim.-The hardest festival in connection with St. Mary's Church took place last Sunday. There were celebrations of Holy Communion at 7 and 8 o'clock (choral), matins and sermon at 11, children's fruit and flower service at 2 15 and evening prayer and sermon at 6 15. The preacher throughout the day was the Rev. Griffith Thomas, vicar of St. David's, Car- marthen. The church had been tastefully decorated by the following Mrs Cattell (font), Miss Kathleen Williams (pulpit), Mrs Hills Orton (reading desks), and the Misses Lewis Price (altar). The collections during the day were in aid of the Brecon Infirmary and amounted to X12. OCTOGENARIAN'S DEATH.—The death occurred on Thursday last of Mrs Elizabeth Dowdeswell, 28, Free street, at the age of 80 years. She was the widow of Mr George Dowdeswell, engine driver, who drove one of the first engines into Brecon on the Hereford and Brecon line in 1863. Mrs Dowdeswell was for many years licensee of the King William Hotel, Brecon. The funeral, which was private, took place on Monday at the Cemetery, the Rev. H. J. Church Jones officiating. The mourners were Mr W. Dowdeswell, son Mr Henry Roberts, loco-superintendent, vVorcester, brother; "Mr George Dowdeswell and Mr Arthur Dowdeswell, grandsons Mr Lewis, High street, son-in-law Mr David Morgao, and other friends. Wreaths were sent by the following :—Son and family; Miss Roberts and nieces, Llanidloes Eira and Gwynnetb, grandchildren Mr Henry Roberts, Worcester Mrs Jones, late Pencaemelyn; Miss Bibby, John Street Mrs Rees Thomas, Ystalyfera Mrs Bendle, Talybont and Miss Target. BOUGHROOD CHARITY.—The annual meeting of the Trustees oi the Boughrood Charity was held on Tuesday at Church House, Mr J. Williams Vaughan in the chair. Others present were the Revs. Preb. Jackson Taylor and A. Garnons Williams, Messrs H. Evan. Thomas, David Powell, Thomas Williams, and H. C. Rich, and the solicitor (Mr George Tudor). There were eleven applications for apprenticeships, ten of which were from the borough of Brecon, and ten were allowed. The Trustees expressed the hope that in future the outlying parishes would avail themselves of the benefits of the charity. DEATH OF AN OLD VERGER.-The death has taken place at his residence in the Watton, Brecon, of I Mr King, who for almost half a century, was verger at St. Mary's Church. BRECON (continued). M COUNTY EXHIBITION. — Miss Evelyn Thomas, who gained the honours certificate of Central Welsh Board, and who is a pupil at Brecon Girls' County School, has been awa10 ■ the County Exhibition of Breconshire. WOUNDED ENTERTAINED.—On Wednesday noon last week the Chamber of Trade entertall the wounded of the S.W.B. ard the Depot on the Sports Club Ground. The guests niimbol t) 61. The proceedings commenced at 3 o'clock ■ games, all the wounded who were able Tea was served at 4 o'clock, the following ■ presiding Mrs Garratt., Mrs Marshal], Mrs I Watkins,Mrs Gilbert Thomas, Mrs J. E. Nott, a0[B Mrs E. A. Watts. A large number of members ■ the Chamber were also present, as well as ) I officers and the Mayor (Councillor Evan or io), I lia Alderman Wright, and Councillor Wm. Willlll Ød ■ During the afternoon the Depot Band I selections of appropriate music, and the ■ of the Chamber (Mr E. A. Watts) proposed^ ■ hearty vote of thanks, which was heartily endor^ ■ by the company. -Cigarettes were distribU^J ■ among the guests, who spent a most enjoyaD I afternoon. I BRECKNOCK INFIRMARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT^! Rabbits and fruit, Mrs McClintock; cakes, 31 Bevan vegetables, Mrs R. D. Garnons Willi^ ■ and Colonel Morgan flowers and vegetables, S: Hilary Lewis and Mrs Arthur Garnons ■ flowers and fruit, St. Mary's harvesc festiTlLj I vegetables and fruit, St. John's harvest festlhT< £ ft and Llangasty harvest festival; flowers, vegetap K and rabbits. Miss Williams. Penpont; medic1?* bottles, Mrs Moore and Mrs Jones-Williams ff0 j Mrs Powell,Castle Madoc flowers, Mrs Spencer, Mrs Catell, Mrs Tyler, Mrs Evans (Ffr'Lg grech), Mr Mitchell, Mrs Price (Nartyrharu), Jones, and Mrs Bendle papers, Mrs Senior, J"-1 Tuck, and Mrs James. ■

MARKETS GUIDE. I Trade and Prices. t BRECON, General, Friday. — A very gp°. 1 supply, but prices were still exceedingly I Quotations:—Batter Is 5i pec lb, eggs 6 aD w I for Is, chiokens 7s to 7a 6dl per couple, I 7a 6J to 9s per conple, geese lOd to Is per 1 t plants (green) 6d per 50, apples 7d per qLi ter, plums 4d per lb, pears 23 per lb, rabbH8 to 9d each. f HAY, Geoeral, Thursday.—Prices :—Batl f Is 4d per lb, eggs 6 and 7 fur Is, ducks iOd lb, chickens 5s 6d to 6» 6d per couple, per couple, geese 10J per lb, partridges 2s 0 per couple, hares 2s 6d each, apples Id and per lb, potatoes 4s 6d per cwt, cucumbers each, rabbits 9d each. RHAYADER, Ewe Fair, Monday.—Tbis attracted a large cumber of farmers fllj dealers, bat theBopply of ewes was quite e<J° to tha demand. Trade was rather disapp°^D ing and tbe prices were uot. up to tbe sbe0r I farmers' expectation. Cross Kerry and RdO' t ewes made from 40i to 453 each, good 018 a Radnor ewes np to 42s, Welsh ewee 22-j to 249, m Kerry rams op to 63.1. Buainess in the c section was rather &low, aod the supply S very small. Yearling bullooka realised from £ 9 to £1-4: best quality, but prices were lower tba' those obtained at recent frirs. JBi BUILTH WELLS. General, Monday- Small attendance, inadequate supply and early ? clearanoe. Prevailing raiies:—Erfg«, 8 for I3' butter, Is 21 and Is 31 par lb; live | 8d and 9J perlb; trusseu poolii-y, 1"i; old ile 3 s 61 to 4s per couple; rabbiss, 7 J to eacb apples, Id per lb; potaiofs, 4s per c5* TALGARTH. Fair, Thursday.—Tliere ( a fair attendance and a very t ooi demand sheep which, however, wert? down 4s per head. Few horses and caHle ou 0 Prices :—Radnor rams, £ 5 IO ^6, Kerr> ^8, ewes, 48s to 52* 6d (one loi made Yearling lambs, 88s latub 10 5 p^r !b I mutton, 8i pet lb wether mutton, 9 i per J heifer and bullock beef, 10,1 per lb, cow w: 1 9d per lb. g TALGARTH, General, Friday.—Therfl Ju a good demand and an early oleartf^j Prices:—eggs, 7 for Is batter, Is 31 4d per lb dressed fowls, Is and Is Id per Lj dressed docks, Is 2i per !b f'jase 101 per kidney beans, Id per lb Blackberries, Id P lb; Hedge note, Id per lb. 11 HEREFORD, Cattle, Wednesday.—Good stiPP^t of fat cattle of average quality trade very and prices advanced a halfpenny per lb, recovering from the fall of last week. Trad0 J veal calves not so keen as last week, prices droPP06 as much as fd per lb in some cases. Fat sheep j lamb trade did not open well, but improved late rates were maintained. Short supply of bacons 6d to 7d per lb. porkers 7d to 7Jd. cattle of fairly good quality met with impr'l ju demand, two-year-olds advancing £ 1 per heaa some cases. lif6 HEREFORD Poultry, Wednesday.-ID the,, 66 department prices ruled as of late. Chickens va gs, to 6s a couple, old hens 5s to 6s, geese 7s to + ducks 4-! to 6s 6d. In the dressed de £ f ment ducks made Cs 6d to 8s, and chickens 5° 7s a couple eggs, 7 a Is retail, 8 wholesale; but" Is 5d a lb retail, Is 4d wholesale. í

Llanwrtyd Wells Notes [BY "JUNGLE WALLAH."] I I hear that Private John Mead has for active service, and will shortly cross the Trooper Esmonde-White, son of Lieut.-C31 Esmonde-White, Sunny Bank, Llanwrtyd, gone to the Dardanelles. ^{0 Sergt.-Farrier Davies (Bryn Irfon), Sergt Davies, and Lance-corporal Fred a\& (Brecknocks) are paying us a visit, all fit as Jf As the result of recent collections at conf' If held in the Pavilion, Victoria Wells, Mrs Pf Jj, Lloyd has forwarded £ 2 6s 6d to Mrs W T **■ 0ft secretary to the Nursing Fund. The Couc tfJ8 Committee have likewise sent £ 1 for the object and also £ 1 to Mrs Samuel Griffith f°f fO knitting class which will soon commence agaillit, provide winter comforts for our boys at the

TALGARTH. ø Antamn Costumes and Coats at D. Joø6 and Co.'s this week. HARVEST THANKSGIVING. — Harvest giving was held at the Bethlehem Calvif1^ Methodist Church on Tuesday eveoiDg. there was a large congregatioo. The 00 Roderick Morgan, of Talybont, preicbeo1,, eloquent sermon and the service was ducted by the Rev. Jackson. Approp'.i^J hymns were sang. Miss Bessie Lewis preS' at the organ. otoo CINEMA. -Talgarth can now boast a ciP ¡¡c one Eight a week, as well as two electric» g) Co's. The Border ConntieB Cinema Co. some exoellent pictures on Thursday eVe #00 last at the Town Hall, which they have ^gt for the winter. There was a crowded ho and the pictures were much at)plauded- good programme is promised for this wee_, SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS.—A opecial P Sessions was held on Friday at the Station before Messrs D. Jones (chairman/ D. E. Weaver.—The overseers of tbe *a parishes in the division produced tbe i 0i lists, which were passed.—Emily Willi y 00 Panteg, Pengenffordd, single womafli. d, to moned Howell L. Price, of Llwynbarrie Igto show cause.—Mr W. J. Jones Powell (gelbo Jeffreys and Powell, Breoon), appeared complainant, and Mr Careless (Llandf' 0' defended. Complainant, who is 18 ye*. 1 age, said she made the acquaintance 0 defendaut at Llangssty Talyllyn, where tf(O was in servioe, and had known him a°° 0$j years. He promised to marry bcr »n gtv* j was willing.—Cross-examined She 1 willing to marry the defendant, but bef jjfl' j and aont were against it.—Mr Careless, il half of the defendant, admitted tbe pft and said Prioe bad acted honourab V \0 j wished to marry the girl; but was objec .jog by the father and aunt. Defendant wa0 to pay 3/- a week and complainant øgt otde! receive that sum.-The Bench made 80{ Of for Sf. per week and special expenses cotl t, Printed and Published by THE BBEOO J1 stJref TIMES LIMITED at the Bulwark and Lioll Brecon, in the County of Brecknock, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th, and registered at the General Post newspaper. M