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BRECON. I
BRECON. I FOR Choier- Cut Flowers and Floral Des-gns also Home-grown Fruit and V eetable try WILDING, 8, the Struct. Tel. 92. M- TOR CAR F R RIRL,—Harold P. Elston, 21 Str<efc. All classes of rer-,tia:F. fx-cntc.i. New Gardea Seeds, ju.-f a?iivad. P.ice Lldt Ready.—QUARBELL, H;gu Street, Brecon. fbe bu..t sp:e."i lor vonr daily bread is M cboicf qualify New Zealand Better as 1/6 per lb. MORRIS, Bridge street, Brecon. ,-THE Sunshine of Tour Smile" will be apparent to aii if you make your purchases a Wise's Toiler Depot, 34, Hiab Street, Brecon. Acetone Lotio. stops hair failing, 2/6 BoUe. HOSPITAL FOR FOUNTAIN PENS.—Any make pen quickly and cheaply repaired.—A. H-igbes & Son, Stationers. FOR Chaff Catiei's, Taraip Cutters and all Agricultural Impleu-euts, Meredith and Soas, Implement Warthoass, tb0 Cattle Market, Brecon. The West Brec nsbire Farmers' Association Ltd., 8, Ship Street, Brecon, dealers in coal, lime, manure, floor, corn, meal, agiicttlfcara! implements and ironmongery of every descrip- tion. Branches :-Sen ny bridge, Cradoc, Taly- llyn, and Talybcnt-or-Uak. DdivetÏc a afranged bj onr own oarts. Prices on application. APPOINTMENT.—At the Borough Police Court on Monday, ex-Sergt. Steven Davies was reap. pointed as the Probation Officer under the Children's Act. The acting clerk (Mr W. Jones-Williams) stated that the officer had nothing to report. MARMALADE ORAMtM are now in season. Slicer lent free to customers purchasing sugar and fruit.-Mereditb fc Sous, The Stores, Brecon. PENOYRE CoNcmw.-On Wednesday night last week the Brecon Concert Party, consisting of Miss May Lewis (soprano), Miss Annie Powell and Miss Eira Evans (contraltos), Messrs Evan Evans, W. T. Jones, and Rhys Jones (taiors), Principal T. Lewis (baritone), and Mr G. T. Jones (eloqutionist), gave an entertain- ment at the Penoyre Hospital, which was greatly appreciated by the inmates. Miss Megan Jones, Pwllbel4 a distinguished Welsh contralto, delighted the audience with her capital renderings of some famous solos. Mr Melville Trew was the accompanist. 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 Eccema, Pimples, Boils, etc. -In pots I/. each, only from WALTER GWILLIM, M.P.S. (late Charles). Chemist, Brecon. DINAS HOME ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Miss deWinton, Ty Mawr, vegetables and rhabarb Mr Garnons Williams, bread and butter Miss Bevan, vegetables Mrs Busfield, Coity Mawr, vegetables Mrs W. M. Best, treat to cinema and tea party; Mr Peregrine, mackintoshes, etc. Miss Fuller, ribbons; Mrs Davies, Green Dragon, sweets; Miss Lawrence, Chepstow, parcel of clothing. PARCELS FOR PRVOMERS OF WAR.—We make a speciality of packing parcels of articles suit- able for sending to prisoners in Germany and Ttwhey.-Meredith & Son, The Stores, Brecon. BEACONS RAIIW]rAIX.-It was reported to the Cardiff Waterworks Committee on Monday that the rainfall on the gathering ground of Cwmtaff for the past month, as compared with January, 1916. bad been as follows :-Beacons, 1166 inches, Jan. 1916, against 9 60 in 1915 Cantref, 10*44 inches, Jan., 1916, against 8'19 in 1915; Llwynon. 5 59 inche Jan. 1916, against 686 in 1915. The mean rainfall at the Beacons for January for the past II years was 7-84 ins. Mr Priestley, the works engineer, also reported that the total quantity of water at present in store was 1,065 million gallon^ this being the total storage capacity of the reservoirs. PERSONAL-Lieut. J. H. Howell, of the Pembrokeshire Yeomanry, and master of the Pembrokeshire Foxhounds, who is static ed with the third line of his regiment at Brecon, has suffered a bereavement by the death of his brother, Mr <3. M. G. Howell, late a lieutenant in the Pembrokeshire Yeomanry, at the age of 34. The deceased gentleman had been ill for nearly a year. Before bis health gave way he was good at tennis, cricket and shooting, Pd like his brother, was a keen follower of hounds. At the art of skating he was a master, and be was a valued member of the Princess Skating Team, London, who made frequent visits to Switzerland, He won a gold medal for skating, and amongst his other trophies were a gold cup presented him by the Duchess of Bedford, and a challenge bowl won in an open competition in connection with the Davos Skating Club. BRECON HUNT.—Saturday, Feb. ]2th, at Llanddew; Wednesday, Feb. 16th, Nanty- gwreiddiu farm, at 10,45.—J. Meredith, bon. sec. FUNERAL OF FIREMAN JAMES MORGAN.— The funeral of Fireman James Morgan, who was killed in the Torpantau railway accident-as reported on page 3-took place at the Cemetery on Monday, the officiating clergyman being the I Rev T. Aneurin Davies. The chief mourners I were Mrs Morgan (wife), Mr and Mrs Joseph Morgan (father and mother), Mr and Mrs Thomas, Sennybridge (father-in-law and mother- in-law), Mr and Mrs M. D. Morgan (brother sister in-law), Mr and Mrs Morris (brother-in- law and sister), Mrs Thomas (sister), Mr and Mrs J. Morgan (brother and sister-in-law), Messrs John and Rees Morgan (brothers), Lily, Diana and Mary Morgan (,sisters), Messrs Morgan Williams, W Williams, and H Wil. liams (uncles), Mrs Williams (aunt), and many other relatives. Wreaths and floral tributes were sent by: Wife, father, mother, brothers and sisters; Harry Canie; Directors and Staff, Brecon and Merthyr Railway members of the Bassaleg branch N.U.R., Mr W. Hitcbin- son, Birmingham Mrs Simmonds, Mr and Mrs Dd. Owen, Mr and, Mrs Morgan, 4, Avenue Court, Mr and Mrs Price, Avenue Court, Mrs Griffin and Mrs Fletcher. FUNERAL OF MASTER W REGINALD PRICE.- The funeral of Master W. R. Price, Pendre, who was accidentally killed at the Priory woollen factory on the 3rd inst., took place on Tuesday at the Cemetery, the Rev E. Davies offi. ciating. The deceased being a member of the Church Lads' Brigade, the Brecon Corps at- tended in full force under the charge of their captain, Mr C. J. E. Large, and six of them acted as bearers. The Last Post was sounded at the graveside by Bugler G. Smith. The Brigade presented a smart appearance-some of them in khaki.
LLYSWEN.
LLYSWEN. CONCERT AND DANon.-A grand concert was held in the Pnblio Hall on Tuesday, the 1st inst, under the patronage of the Hon Mrs F G Morgan, when the following took part:—Hon Mrs Morgan, Miss Avis Morgan, Miss Williams Yaughan, Miss Gimson (Brecon), Mrs W J Lewis, Misii A Lewis, Miss P Parry, Mr E WiBe (Brecon), Mr Shapland (Brecon), and Mr E Stephens, Hay. The aooompaniet was Mr Portman, Hay. A Iltrge audience attended, and thoroughly enjoyed a long programme full of good itt-ms. Afterwards a dance was held till the early bour:i of ihamorning,ami between 150 to 160 people remained for it. The Hon Mrs Morgan, witb her asnal generosity, gave the refreshments. Mr Portman again acted as accompanist. At the close three cheers were given for the Hon Mrs Morgan and family. The prooeeds will be divided between the Y.M.C.A. Hot Fond acd the Llyswen Hospital. I
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Mhow Football Tournament.== Finalists 1915-16.. "W h I' r" I Winners—TALGARTH. Runners up-BRECON. Back Row Thrupp (Trainer), Pte. E. Samuels (Right Half), W. Palk (Outside Left), L. Humphries (Left Back), T. H. Hall (Goal), T. E. Pugh (Right Back), E. O. A. Phillips (Reserve Talgarth), W. J. Davies (Right Half), D. J. Davies (Left Back), W. Lichfield (Goal), P. Jenkins (Right Back), T. Williams (Centre Half), Pte. Williams (Trainer). Middle Row Pte. J. C. Jones (Reserve Brecon), Lance-Sgt. C. Price, Captain (Centre Half), W. O. Nicholls, 14th Hussars (Secretary), Mr. Stacey, Y M.C.A. (Treasurer), CoL J. K. Tod, G.S.O., 5th Mhow Div., Capt. D. Jones, O.C. "A" Co., Sgt.-Major C. Green (Referee), Kennedy, 14th Hussars (Linesman), Sgt. J. Martin (Left Half), Br. McKay, Remount Training Depot (Linesman), R. Hoddinott. Pront Row J. Davies (Inside Right), S. Williams (Inside Left), W. A. Webb (Centre Forward), T. Webb (Left Half), E. Webb (Outside Right), Thorogood (Outside Right), J. Davies (Inside Right;, A. Green, Captain (Centre Forward), Edwards (Inside Left), Kelly (Outside Left). The two matches which had to be played before the Talgarth Coy. secured the trophy are reported on page 7.
CRICKHOWELL.
CRICKHOWELL. THE Crickhowell Harriers will Mr a*; on Saturday, the 12fh, The Hermitage, tf 11. WAR HOSPITAL SUPPLY DEPOT.—This Depot, which opened in July lRt, has been ablu to supply the British Red Cross aod St. John Ambulance Association with 267 garments, 884 surgical necessaries, 420 knitted a>. iicbs, 12 feather pillows, 805 lavender bag! tlj 797 sundry articles for distribution up to the end of 1915. COUNTY COURT.—A sitting of t6e County Court was held on Thursday morning last, but nothing of auy public interest place. No oaseB came before Judge Hill Kellj, and only a few undefended cases came before the Registrar, Mr R. H. A. Davies. Tna WEATHER—Heavy snow fell in this distriot on Friday morning the storm lasting a couple of hours. The surrounding hills were deeply covertd. The rainfall for the past mouth of Jaooary amounted to 2 21 inohes, rain falling on 17 days. The average for January is 8 50. Lust month two thunderstorms passed over sois district, which is a rare occorvence for January. The temperature also created a "record," on account of its mildness, both day Icd night temperatures being nr)usu,.illy higb. WAR NOTES.—In November last, as the result of the draw for a beautiful water-colour painting of Crickhowell Bridge, the work and gift of Mr A. Fisher, of Cardiff (son in-law of Mr and Mrs Dd. Williams, of the Liaabedr Road), numerous presents of cigarettes, gifts, tobacco, chocolates, etc., were sent to the local Territorials serviug in India. Mr J. Powys Treloar, who wrote with the Rifts (in place of his father, the late Mr J. Treloar, who previous to his death bad the management of the draw), baa jast received the following letter of thanks from Captain Pritchard, who writes from Indore :—" On behalf of the N. C O.'s and men of Crickhowell allow me to thank you all for the parcels of cigarettes, tobacco, chocolates, etc., which you were kind enough to send out to us. We received one parcel last mail, and two lots of three this week, making in all seven parcels. I have distributed the contents equally between the sixty-two men from Crickhowell, L'angynidr, Llangrwyney, etc., and I may add the boys were delighted with their liberal allow- ance, and are no doubt now smoking the health of you all at home. When only one parcel arrived I was afraid the remainder might have been on the Persia," but luckily it proved to be otherwise. I am pleased to say we are all quite fit and well, no one being seriously ill, but now the climate is perfect, hoping you are quite fit at Crickhoweil.-Mr E. \V. Howelli, son of Mr W. Howells, High Street, serving with the Brecknock Territorials at Mbow, India, has re- ceived an appointment in the Government Ordnance Factory at Jabalpur, India. He was one of three selected out of the Battalion for positions in this large guu factory. Pte. Howells received his education at the County School, Brecon, and his engineering training at the Ebbw "Vale Steel Works. Our local correspond ent has during the past week received a post- card from JAieut. D. L. Jenkins, who writes from Alexandria, and humorously asked what the deuce be meant by reporting that he was dead Although the information we received and published some mouths ago was apparently authentic, yet we were glad that it turned out to be incorrect, and a,t a later date we published a paragraph to that effect. His many friends in this district will now learn with much satis- faction that Mr Jenkins has come to life again," and he has the congratulations of every. body. FARMERS' UNION. A meeting of the members of the Crickhowell Branch of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union was held at the Cambrian Hotel on Monday evening last, when Mr James Howell took the cbair. On the recruiting question, Mr W Powell (secretary) said he had been in communication with the Breconsbire War Agricultural Committee afegarding the farming interest being in de- quately represented on the Crickhowell Sub Advisory Committed and local tribunal. As a result four farmers bad been appointed on the former. Mr Phillip Griffiths said nis attention bad been drawn to a report of the last meeting of the Crickbowell Rural District Council, when Mr Howat failed to get a seconder to a pro position to appoint three farmers on the tribunal-Mr J Howell replied that the Council apparently thought the farmers were well represented, and the Chairman of the District Council told them the farmers bad no reason to grumble.-Mr W Powell 'i ben he should have been told otherwise.—It was decided to recom mend that the following farmers be included in the new tribunal which will be appointed under the Military Service Act:—Messrs H Thomas, Gilfach; W Lewis, Tyrash W Pritchard, LI wyfen Anthony Lewis, Prisk; A J Roberts, Coedyrynis W Powell, Worn Joiln Thomas M Davies, Cilvaynor and George T Christopher, Cwmgu. The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year:—Mr Henry Thomas, chairman Mr W Lewis, vice- chairman Mr Gecrge T Christopher, treasurer; and Mr W Powell, secretary. Mr J Howell, chairman for the past year, thanked the members and officers for the courtesy and consideration that had been extended to him during his year of office. DEATH OF MR RICHARD MORGAN.—News reached Crickhoweil yesterday of the QJab of Mr Richard Morgan, of Bnaafoirt, cbs-innsn of ttie Crickhowell Beard of Gua?diaus. Deceased had occupied the post of chairman to tbe Goardien-s for a very large number d years, and was probably one of the oldest chairmen of Guardians iu Wale-.
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- .MARKETS GUIDE.
.MARKETS GUIDE. Trade and Prices. BRECON, General Friday.—A good supply Rod quick clearance. Prices:—Batter Is 6d and 1* 7d per Ib, eggs 7 for la, chickens 6* 6j to 8 6d per conple. dacks none worth quoting, pork and sparerih Is per lh, aiouse lil, 11 par Ib, Kpptes lOj and Iti per quarter, rabbits la to Is 2d each. HAY General, Thuraday.-Sapply small and demand good, though the attendance was very poor. Prics :-Botter la 5J to la 6d per lb, eggs 8 f )r h, cbickfiDB7* to 8 pt-r ccuple, towli) 63 to 6s 6d per couple, geese Is 2d per lb, bares 2H 9d to 83 each, rabbits 101 to Is eaoh, apples H to 23 per lb, potatoes 58 per owt. BUILTH WELLS, General, Monday.— Small attendance aud fair supply, which was soon cleared. Prices: Eggs 9 for Ie, batter Is 3d to Is 4d per Ib, liva fowls 4s 6j to 5 per couple, rabbits lOd and lid each, bares 2s 61 to 3d each, potatoes 4: 6d per cwt, and apples li1 ppr Ih. BUILTH WELLS, Slock, Monday.—There was a good supply of cattle, and trade was on the whole brisk. Cows with calves realised from X18 to L24, yearling bullocks f,8 10a to £10 10j, two-year-old bollocks jEIS to JE14 each, barreaers J614 10s to JE16 lO{, beef 7id per lb, and mutton 101 porkers 103 per Boore (live weight), cart pigs (limited number) up to 27a a-piece. TALGARTH, General, Friday.-There was a smill supply of produce, wbiob was qaiokly bought. Prices :-Eggs 8 for Is, butter Is 5d to Is 6d per lb, dressed poultry averaged Is per lb, apples 21 per lb, potatoes 63 to 53 6jper owt. HEREFORD Cattle, Hereford.-A good trade for fat cattle and best qualities advanced id per lb. Fat sheep met with keen trade, and one or two pens made Is Id per lb, but the average of last week wai not increased. Fat pigs very sharp demand, especially for porkers, with an advance of 6d a stone in some cases, Store cattle fair trade, some good bunches com. ing 3 years making £2110s and second quality £18 10J, younger beasts not in good demand; milking cows sold at late rates store sheeD well up to last week's prices store pigs good trade and keen demand at late rates; store calves firm. HEREFORD Poultry, Wednesday .-Dressed chickens made 6 to 8s 6d per couple, ducks 9i1 to 10s, geese Is to Is Id per lb, turkeys Is 2d to Is 4d, butter Is 7d per lb retail, Is 61 wholesale, eggs 7 9 Is retail, 8 wholesale. Live poultry so id well at last week's figures.
LLANFIHANGEL-TALYLLYN.
LLANFIHANGEL-TALYLLYN. FUNERAL OF DRIVER LLOYD.—The funeral of Mr Thomas Lloyd, driver on the B. & M, Railway, who met his death under such terrible circurnatacces on Thursday night last, took place on Tuesday, the place of interment being Cefn cemetery. Before the body was removed from the house a service was conducted by the Rev L. Davies, and after the singing of the hymn, "Lead Kindly Light," the cortege wended its way to Talyllyn station to take train for Cefn. At this station the funeral party was met by a large number of relatives and friends of the deceased and sympathizers with the family in their bereavement. The officiating minister in the cemetery chapel and at the grave was the Rev Whitehead, Con- gregational minister, Merthyr. Tbe chief mourners were Mrs Lloyd (widow) and three young children, Mr and Mrs Lloyd (father and mother), Mr and Mrs Thomas (father in-law and mother in law), Mrs Griffin Evans (aunt), and Messrs W. Tnomas and E. Prosaer (uncles). There was a very large number of beautiful wreaths, including one from the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Co. Through the kindness of the General Manager (Mr H. R. Price) arrange- ments were made for locomotive and traffic men from Brecon, Talyllyn and other centres of the line, who could possibly be spared, to attend the funeral of their departed and much respected fellow workman, and free passes were granted them.—The railway accident in which Driver Lioyd was killed is reported on page 3. THE LATE MR W, WILLIAMS -The funeral nf Mr Williams, Copps Town, whose death we reported in our last issue, took place on Wedues. day, the 2nd inst., at Pennorth Congregational Church. The body arrived on the mid-day train from Newport, and was met at Tallyllyn station by many friends and sympathizers with I the family. The lesson in tbe chapel was read and prayer offered by the Pastor, Rev W. Saer, and an appropriate address was delivered by the Rev. Tertius Phillips. At tho graveside the service was taken by the Rev. W. Saer and the I Rev. Tertius Phillips. The chief mourners were Mrs W. Williams (widow), Mr Washington Williams (son), Mr and Mrs Price (son-in-law and daughter), Mr and Mrs Morris (son-in law and daughter), Mrs Elston (daughter), Mrs Bennett (daughter), Misses E. and W. Williams (daughters), Mr J. Rees, Mr and Mrs Watkins and others. The usual well known funeral hymns were sung.
LLANGENNY.
LLANGENNY. DEATH OF THE SCHOOLMASTER. The death took place yesterday (Wednesday) morning of Mr Samnel Satit, schooiraaqtcr a., Llangenny for many years. Deceased had been ailing for some time. Fall particulars will appear in our r ext issue.
YSTRADGYNLAIS.
YSTRADGYNLAIS. LICENSING SESSIONS. — The Yatradgyulais licensing sessions took place on Ta:.?d.'y, when Snpt Jones, Er.eccc, preesnted hia aunnal re- port. It stated that the convictions for drunk- enness during 1915 were 26 less than in 1914. The licensed houses had been satisfactorily conducted.—The licensee were all renewed.
TALGARTH.
TALGARTH. D. JONEE; &Co.'s great Half-Price Week com meuces to-morrow (Friday) for one week only. Do not miss this great opportunity. THE TALGARTH PICTURE; HOUSE is nhowing some very fine Productions this and next week. Charlie Chaplin has returned, and will make his appearance again next week (every Thursday at 8 ) JANUARY RAINFALL-The rainfall at Tai- garth in January, as registered by Mr Fred Morgan, local observer to the British Rainfall Organisation, was 1.82 in. on 14 days. The heaviest fall was '41 in. on the 2nd inst. Previous January rainfalls:—1915, 4 15 irob-s on 20 day" 1914, 124 on 13 days 1913. 466 on 23 days; 1912, 3 41 on 20 days 1911, 50 on 6 days; 1910. 3 07 on 16 days; 1909, 194 on 14 days 1908, 1.30 on 12 days 1907, 2 08 on 11 day3; 1906, 5 25 on 21 days; 1905 128 on 10 days 1904, 4 39 on 24 days 1908, 4 29 on 20 days; 1902. 144 on 17 days 1901, 2 79 on 24 days 1900, 8 35 on 21 days. RED CROSS JUMBLB SALE.—A Rad Cross jumble sale was held 00 Wednesday last week (Fair Day), aod althoagh it was only decided on at a meeting of the Talgarth branch of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Uoion held the previous Thursday, ae43 was realised. Mr F G Price, the Talgarth auctioneer, again kindiy gave his services, and the other officials w«ra Mr J Walters (obairmauof the Talgarth branch of the Farmers' Union), Mr T Gwillim (ex- chairman), and Mr W James (secretary). One lamb was sold 11 times,and madn in all 98 11s, and several were sold twice and made up to 92. In face of these prices a ram which had won a championship at Brecon Agricultural Show mast be considered cheap at 22s. La all 15 sheep aud iavabs were given aud sold, one of the sheep obanging hands five times. Pigs were scarce in fact there was only one "rent- payer" on offer. Sheep dog poppies and yonng sheep dogs numbered half a dozen, and there was a big show of well-bred poultry, which sild well. A oouple of black Orpingtons, for example, made 15s. One game hea realised 16s in foor sales, a pair of fowls made 203 6d in three sales, and one pullet was passed from buyer to buyer six times, bringing in 189. Of coarse, there was the usual assortment of curios," including a tame rabbit, a cycle lamp, school bags, &o. BREWSTER SESSIONS.—Friday, before Mr E Butler (chairman), Dr Jayne, and Mr J Milia. Supt Steven Jones in his annual report stated that there were in the division 24 fully-licensed hoaner, two befrbouíBs, and two grooers' licences; 21 were seven-day and five six-day licenses. At the last browster sessions their worsbips expressed the opinion that unless excise lioenses were taken out for the Ashburn- ham Arms' Hotel, Talgarth, and the Fir Tree Iun, Crickadarn, those houses could not be considered as asefal licensed houses. No exoiHe license had been taken out for either of these bouses since, and be asked the Bench to refase any applications that might be made this year for the renewal of the justices' license. Eight persons had been proceeded against for drunk- enness daring the year and seven convicted, a decrease of three. Of these four were resident within the division and the remainder were from outside. Proceedings iittd been taken against the licensee of the Swan Ion, Talgarth, for an offence against the closing regulations,he being fiued X2 10i. The remainder of the iiceused houses had been satisfactorily conducted. The population of the division, according to the last census, was 4,325, which gave an average of 180 persons to each house, excluding the two non-exoised and the grocer' licensee.- The licenses were all renewed with the excep- tion of that of the Swan Inn, Talgarth, which will be dealt with at the adjourned lioensing sessions in March. MAESYGARN STOCK STALE.—Mr F G Price held a very successful stock sale for Mr Joseph Price, who is retiring, on Friday last. Prioes ranged as follows: Sheep-Yearliago made up to 32s 6d eaoh, cross bred ewes up to 55s, yearling wetbers up to 44s. Cattle-Cows and calves up to X22 5s, yearling steers up to J615, yoarling heifers up to fl2 each. Cart horses made from 142 to 947. There was an excel- lent attendance considering the bad weather. The chief buyers were Messrs C Morgan, Here- ford Brown, Hereford; Jones, Lbeephouse; Jones, Castle Inn, and Hobby, Tenbary.
TEACHER APPOINTMENTS.
TEACHER APPOINTMENTS. At a meeting of the Staffing and Salaries Com- mittee of the Breconsbire Education Authority on Friday last, Mr W. S. Miller in the chair, the following appointments of head-teachers were made or ratified Miss E. M. Morgan, certificated assistant at Blaengwawr Council School, Aberdare, head. mistress of the Brecon Church of England Girls' and Infants' School. Mr R. P. Griffith?, Bathford, Bath, head- master of Crickhowell Church School, in suc- cession to the late Mr Treloar. Mrs Allen, formerly of Llwynmadoc, head teacher of Gwenddwr school. Miss H. W. Williams, daughter of the late Vicar of Penpont, bead teacher of Llandefaelog school, and her sister bead teacher of Castell Madoe school. SCHOOLS CLOSED. It was reported that both the Llwynon (Cardiff waterworks) and Llanelien (Abertillery waterworks) temporary schools bad been closed owing to the cessation of the works through the War. PROPOSED WAR BONUS FOR TEACHERS. The question of the war-bonus for teachers, upon which Councillor W M Taylor bad given notice of motion, WM referred to a special com- mittee with instructions to consider the whole question of giving a war. bonus to teacher, with special reference to the cases most deserving of aid."
Marriage of Dr. Cyril Francis.
Marriage of Dr. Cyril Francis. In the Ladye Chapel of Hereford Cathedral, on Tuesday afternooa, a large congregation assembled to witu iss the marriage of Dr Reginald Cyril H rbert Francis, M.D., B.S., L.R C.P., M.R.C.S., of Castle Street, Here. ford, third son of Dr G. P. Francis, J.P., the Bulwark, Brecon, and Miss Iris Daphne Kttberine Greovilin Lavason, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Peyton GrenviUe-Levason, of 12, Bridge street, Hereford. The ceremony W'IS performed by the Rev G. F. Turner, vicai- of Madley, assisted by the Rev A. J. Capel, vicar of St John's and minor canou of Hereford Cathedral. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming gown of white chiffon taffetas veiled in white ninon, and an em- broidered toile veil with orange blossoms. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of pink Malmaison carnations and wore pearls for ornaments. She was attended by oi36 bridesmaid, her youngest sister (Miss Pearl Grenville-Levason), who was attired in a gown of pink satin with chiffon fioha, and wore a Welsh high-crowned hat of cream satiii trimmed with pink satin roses. She also wore a pendant and chain and bracelet, gifts of the bridegroom, and oarried a bouquet. In the absence of Lieut. T. W. M. Francis, of the Qaeen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars (brother of the bridegroom), who is serving in the trenches and was unable to obtain leave of absenoe, the duties of best man were carried out by Dr Nicholson, Hereford The Cathedral organist (Dr G. R. Sinclair, Ma-. Doc.) played saihhle music before the service, and Mendelssohn's Wedding Marah" as the bride and bridegroom left the chapel. Afterwards a reoeption was held at Bewell House, Hereford, for relatives and close personal friends of the two families. Among those present were Dr G P Francis, Mr D G Pritchard, J.P. (Goitre Hoose, Nantyderry), Dr and Mrs Nicholson, Dr and Mrs J Oswald Liine, the R:3v G F Tamer, Mr and Mra Malcolm Kaott (Birmingham), Mr and Mra A G Levason, Mra A D Briscoe, Miss Joyce Chance, Mr and Mrs Hortb, eto. Later in the day the bride and bridegroom, who were the recipients of a large number of handsome presents, left for their honeymoon in Devon and Cornwall. The bride travelled in a mole grey-faoed cloth costume and wore a velour hat to match, trimmed with shaded grey and pink feathers, and squirrel furs, the gift of the bridegroom.,
BRECONSHIRE WAR ITEMS.
BRECONSHIRE WAR ITEMS. Captain Ithel Thomas, who for the past two months has been doing daty with the 3/lst Brecknockshire Battalion at Fort Scoveston, has received orders to rejoin the 1st Battalion at Mbow, India, and is now on his way. Capt. Thomas was invalided home from Aden in August of last year. Temporary Captain Charles K Steward, South Wales Borderers, has been gazetted a General Staff Officer (third grade) and seconded. Local Distinctions. Following their mention in the recent des- paob by General Sir Ian Hamilton for gallant and distinguished service on the Gallipoli Peninsula, distinctions have been conferred on, the following officers, non commissioned officers and men :— Colonel (temporary Brigadier General), J. H. Da Bonlay Travers to be Companion of the Order of the Bath (Military Division). Colonel (temporary Brigadier-General C. deWinton to be a Companion of the Order of St. Miohael and St. George. Major Ll. I. G. Morgan-Owen, South Wales Borderers, to be a Companion of the Dis- tinguished Service Order. Capt. R. L. Petre, South Wales Borderers CipS. (temporary major) A. E. Williams, Soath Wtvlos Borderers, and Capt. P. R. M. Mundy, South Wales Borderers, each receive, the Military Cross. 4/18102 Pte M. Beary, 4tb (Service) Battalion South Wales Borderers, 4/12935 Pte. W. J. Gronow, 4tb Battalion South Wales Borderers, 2/10521 Aptirig-Sergt. W. Jackson, 2ud Bat- talion South Wales Borderers. 4/13113 Corporal W. M vir's, 4th Battalion Soatb Wales Borderers, 2/4961 Sergt.-Major H. Westlake, 2nd Battalion Sooth Wales Bor- derers, all reoeive the Distinguished Conduot Medal. Brigadier-General Travers formerly com- manded the South Wales Territorial Infantry Brigade, and is an old officer of the South Wales Borders, with Barmese, (1887 9) and South African War honours, Brigadier-General deWinton is an old officer of the Hampshire Regiment, and be also took part in the Burmese Expedition 1887-9, and in operation near Aden in 1903. Major Morgan-Owen, who belongs to a Mont- gomeryshire family, fongb"; through the South Afrioan War, and is a graduate of the Staff College.
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BRYNMAWR, BREWSTER SESSIONS.-Superiutendeat Hand, deputy chief constable of Breconshire, reported at the Brynncawr Brewster Sessions on Monday that there were in the division 50 alehouses, 17 beerhouses, and one beer and wine licence, giving an average of 145 persons to each house. There bad been eight convictions against licence-holders. For being drunk and drunk and disorderly 54 persons bad been proceeded against, with 51 convictions. This was a decrease of 21 convictions on the previous year. With two exceptions the licences were renewed.
HAY.
HAY. PAINSCASTLE LICENSING MEETING.—The annual licensing meeting for the Painscastle Petty Sessional district was held at Clyro on Saturday last before Messrs W. Mortimer Baylis and Jno. Davies.—The report of the police was of a satis- factory nature and all the licenses were renewed. -The following days were appointed for transfer sessions—April 17th, July 26sh, August 28ih, October 30th. CLTBO PETTY SESSIONS.—Saturday, before Messrs W. Mortimer Baylis and John Davies.—Jno. Whitney, farmer, of Whitehouse, Rnosgoch, Bryngwyn, was summoned by P.C. William Francis for riding without reins, on the 4th ult., and was fined 28 6d. Ricnard Marson, farm servant, Pencaenewydd, Painacaatle, was sum- moned by P.C. Ingram for n, similar offence on the 17th ult., and was fined 5s. WAR NOTES.—Albert Jenner, chauffeur to Dr. Sheperd, has "joined up" daring the pasc week, so also has Arthur Jones, assistant to Messrs R. Williams and Son, Ltd., High Town, and son of Mr and Mrs Jones, of St. Mary's Road. Penry Davies, booking clerk at Morriston, and son of Mr and Mrs Chas. Davies, Vine Cottage, "joined up" at Cardiff on the 8th inst. DEATH AND FUNERAL.-The death took place on the 1st inst. of Mrs Sarah Roberts, Oak Row, widow of Mr William Roberts, late of Penyworl- dodd, after a short illness and at the age of 77 years. The funeral took place on Friday last at the cemetery, the Rev. J. J. deWinton (vicar) officiating. The mourners were Mrs W. Thomas, St. Mary's Villa (adopted daughter), Mrs Harris, Brilley (sister), Mr W. Harris (nephew), Mrs James Williams, The Warren (niece). The coffin was of polished oak with brass fittings, Mr Harry Webb being the undertaker. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS.-Misg M. Davies, assistant mistress at the Lion Street Church of England Infants' Sohool, passed the Oxford University local examination for senior students, held in December last, and has also satisfied the examiners in those subjects neces- sary for her recognition a an uncertificated teacher by the Board of Education. BREDWARDINE RURAL COUNCIL.—Mr R T Breese presided over the monthly meeting of the Bredwardine Rural Council held on Thursday last, and there were also present the Rev Leigh Spencer and Mr H Yoratb. The Surveyor submitted an estimate for the repairs of the main roads within the Council's jurisdiction for the coming year. PAINSCASTLE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.— The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Thursday last and was attended by the Rev Hubert G Griffith (vice-chairman presiding), Messrs J P Bishop, James Davies, Evan Meredith, and R T Griffiths (clerk). The Surveyor informed the Council that the roadman in the parish of Llanstepban bad been attested and would be called up in his group in about a month's time. HAY GUARDIANS.—The Rev WET Morgan (chairman) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Hay Board of Guardians held on Thurseay last, and others present were Mrs Cricbton, Mrs Parry, Revs G Leigh Spencer and Hubert Griffith, Messrs T J Stokoe, J W Jones, C Butcher, H Yoratb, R T Breese, Jas. Davies, Evan. Meredith, J P Bishop, and R T Griffiths (clerk). On the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by the Rev. Leigh Spencer, the Clerk was congratulated upon his partial recovery which enabled him to attend the meeting, and the hope was expressed that be would soon be well enough to fully resume his public duties. PERSONAL.—Sir Charles Lucas, K.C.B., K.C M.G., has been elected to fill oue of the vacancies on the standing Committee of the Society for the Promotion of Christian Know- ledge. WESLEYAN CBAPEL.-Ladies of this chapel and friends have made for a hospital at Rouen and sent to Miss V deWinton, Claoricarde Gardens, London, W., 40 stretcher pillows, 8 pair wool mittens, 14 washing gloves, 3 wool caps, 8 pair wool slippers, 14 feeders for hospital, and 25 handkerchiefs. PETTY SESSIONS.—Monday, before Messrs J Williams Vaughan (chairman), Dr T S H Hincks, Rev J J deWinton, Messr4 E Butler, and John Morgan.-Thoo. Bowcott, of Talgarth, was charged with neglecting his children by not providing for their maintenance at Hay. The case was settled by consent and the costs were remitted.-W Jenkios, alias Quisty, was sum- moned for an offence under the Poaching Prevention Act. P.S. Evans stated that on the 21st ult., near Little Ffordfawr, be heard a gun shot from the direction of the railway. He went across a field but saw no one. After witness bad waited about three quarters of an hour defendant came down the line, got over a gate, and crossed the field to the road. Witness followed and searched him and found two pheasants in his possession. Both had been shot and one was quite warm. When told he would be reported defendant replied "Its a ——cop and will mean a month. Fined JEt or in default 14 days' bard labour.—W Lewis, haulier of Hay, charged by P.S. Evans with using a horse and cart without a light and was fined 2s 6d.—Richard Davies, of Hay, was fined 10i. for being drunk and disorderly. PS. Evans proved the case. Defendant said he did not remember anything that bad happened, and was very sorry. Charlotte Price was summoned by Mr Vivian Stuart, school attendance officer for neglecting to send three children to school and an attendance order was made in respect of two of them.—Josiah Greenway was fined 53 for neglecting to send his on to school. LICENSING SESSIONS.—The annual licensing sessions for the Hay petty sessional division were held on Monday, before Mr J. Wiltiaipa Vaughan and other magisrrates.-Sopt Stamen Jones in the annual polios report, stated that there were in the division 17 fully-lioensed houses, one beerhouse, and four grocers' licenses of these 8 were 7 day, and 10 six day licenses. Eleven persons bad been proceeded against for drunkenness and 10 convicted, a decrease of four. Of these six were residents in the division and the remainder from out- side. According to the last census the popula- tion of the divisiou was 2,612, which gave an average of 145 persons to each hoase, all the lioenses were renewed.—The application for the registration of the Hay Constitutional Club was granted.
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CWMTAFF. LLWYNON WORKMEN'S RIGHT TO WAR BONUS.—At a meeting of the Cardiff Water- works Committee on Monday, the question WBI raised of the right of Llwynon Reservoir work. men who bad enlisted to be brought within the scope of the Corporation provision for servants on active war service.—The Waterworks En- gineer (Mr C. H. Priestley) said that of 26 men whose wages were being made up on account of the war only eight could be said to be per- manently employed.—Mr F. W. Blower None of them were permanent, and they do not come within the scope of the Corporation resolution. The Chairman (Aid. C. H. Bird) It is a biggish question and very awkward, as we have begun payment.—The resolution was read, and was to the effect that men were to be liberated, their positions held for them, temporary arrange. ments made to fill their positions, and their wages made np to the amount they bad been paid by the Corpora",ion,-It was stated that the work in question-on the Llwynon Reservoir- had been stopped.—Mr James Taylor That places another complexion upon it.—The Chair- man It comes within the four corners of the resolution.—Mr Blower I submit it does not: I propose that no further payments be made.- It was agreed to leave the matter to the Cor- poration. Printed and Published by TEIR BRECON COtrNTY TIMES LIMITED at the Bulwark and Lion Street, Brecon, in the County of Breckucck, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1916, and registered at the General Pú8t Office as » newspaper.