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I COUNTY TIMES" FIXTURE LIST Friday, February 25th.-Concert, Cwmdu School, 7.30 p.m. Friday, March 3rd.—Education Staffing and Salaries and BuildingB Committees. Friday, Marob 81st-Higber Education Com- mittee. Taesday, April 4th.-Breconabire Quarter Sessions. Friday, April 7th.-Elacation Siaffiog and Salaries and Buildings Committees. Monday, April 10th.—Education Financo Committee. Friday, April 14th.—Standing Joint ami Main Roads Committees. Monday, April 17Gb.-Coanty Finance Com- mittee. Friday, April 28bh.—Education Authority. Friday, May 5tb.-Coniaty Council. Entertainments, public meetings, etc., which are advertised in the Brecon County Times," will be notified under the above beading without further oharge. Similar notices of other events will be accepted at advertisement rates. i

.;A LLANBEDR. EGG COLLECTING SOOIETY.-The casli col- lected for last mODth- was 10/8 (not 9/2 as formerly annoanced), the Rector having been cble to forward 1/6. C.M. CHAPEL.—The annual tes. in connection with the Calvinistic Church took place on Friday last, when many willing helpers achieved a great Buocees. After a substantial tea, au entertain tnez-i t, was given by several members of the chapel and their friends, the following being the programme :-piaQoforte solo, "Intermezzo," Master John Ja.me Eckley; recitation, Miss May Williams (The Drain), song, "Dolly's birtbrk$," Miss Netty Hawac (Wbera Battle), song, Miss Morgan (Pandy), recitation, "The field of Waterloo," Mrs Jones (Duffryn), quartette, "Wheu peace like a river," Miss Howat (Wheru Battle), Miss B. Jones (Ysgubornewydd), Mr R. Powell (Gwrlodan), and, Mr T. Pembridge (Ysgubornewydd), monologue, Miss Annie Ramsey (Gelly Rbydd), song, "Soldiers aud sai tore," Master J. J. Eokley, recitation, "The artful rnooae," Master Beriie Howella, song, Misa Cassie Jones (Gelly Fawr), song, "The powder monkey," Mr R. Powell (ewriodav), piauofortc) tole, Miss Gertie Powell (Dnffryu Canol), song, Miss Jamioia Williams, flong, MíFJS Dorothy May Williams, duet, Misa Bet Jones (Gelly Fawr), and Mr R. Powell, dialt)gue,lig tie marrie;i?" Miss Aanie Ramsey, MiHS Lizzie R-jmsey, Miss A'ice Howat, Miffl Lizzie Howat, Miss Margaretta Davis Jones, Miss Peggy Edwards, Mr Ben Isaacs, Mr Lecicel Powell, Mr Reginald Powell, song, "Littl,j brown jug," Master J. J. Eokley, quartette, Mr R. Pbwelt, Mr 1. PerD oridgo, Micio B. Jones and Miss Janos (Liaogattoak), recitation, ''Disturbances in oboroh," Mr T. Pembridge, duet, Miss Jones (Jilai gattock), and Miss Lena HowRt. The Rev. Mr Rowlands, of Crickhowell, who took the chair, thanked all those who bad worked so bard to preparing such a full entertainment. The Rev. Mr Williams, pastor of Llaabedr C.M. Chapel, proposed a vote of thanks to the ebtirmftB.

The Torpantau Railway Accident. The reason why the down night goods train on the Brecon and Merthyr Rail- way left Torpantau Station on the 3rd inst. without the tablet required by the regulations and with the starting signal set at danger will never be certainly known, for the only men who could give it lost their lives in the regrettable acci- dent which followed. We may conjec- ture the reason, with the help of the evidence of the witnesses at the inquest, but at conjecture we must stop. The frankness with which the fellow em- ployees of the deceased told their stories and the readiness they displayed in answering a torrent of questions won for them the -sympathy of all present who paused to think of the ordeal they had so recently gone through. That their evidence varied in some important details is not a point against them rather it helped to show that they were telling a plain, unvarnished tale. The one serious thing proved by the inquest was that on the night of the accident, at any rate, certain regulations, devised as much for the safety of the men as anything, were not observed. Such questions, bearing on the point whether this was an isolated case, as were put to the witnesses were not too inquisitorial; and, for the sake of all trainmen on the Brecon and Merthyr Railway, this matter should te further investigated. The interests of the tompany, as well is the safeguarding of life, require it, and it may be safely assumed that the head officials will make thorough inquiry. They know that in the ordinary conduct of railway traffic the practical knowledge, the habits of the men constantly doing things together, often enough enable them with impunity to disregard one or more of the paper regulations which they are supposed to I strictly observe, and so save trouble or discomfort to themselves and sometimes I expedite their employers' business. Applying this view to the Torpantau I accident, the direction in which special action would seem to be necessary is the taking of steps, no matter how severe, to pnt an end to the practice of using the same whistle from a "banking" to a "front" engine to indicate two very different things. If all the printed regulations were always literally obeyed, the sameness of the whistling of1 the "crowing" would not matter; but this accident has shown, dog-like observance of rules being very difficult to secure, that there is a special danger in the use of one call for more than one purpose, which ought to,be and no doubt will be removed.

— /• Trecastle News and Notes. [By Novus HOMO.] It is with much regret that we record the death of Mr Thomas Evans, Bush, Trecastle, Mr Evans had been ailing for some time, but the end came rather unexpectedly last Thursday evening. Probably no one in the place was so well known as the deceased, he jhaving been born in the house where be died and bred in the village. In his younger days he carried on the trade of a blacksmith and worked in the now vacant shop adjoining his house, which he owned himself. He was a bachelor and a pupil of the old school, commonly known as "Ysgol John Powell," which was in existence during the forties and fifties. Very few of those who received their sparse education under. the old system are now alive. Particulars of the funeral, which took place on Tuesday, will appear next week. m • ~I" The jumble sale held at Senny Bridge on the 8th inst., was very well supported from ihe district, and the quantity and variety of the articles sent proved the untiring efforts of the canvassers. Last week I made a note of the good work done by the lady canvassers of Traiaoglas, Misses Thomas, Portis and Jones, Blaluau. On eutering the Market Hall last Tuesday, 1 perceived the stall of Mrs Griffiths, Bronyddmawr, and Miss M Hughes, Post Office, who were the lady canvassers for Traianmawr parish. It gave me a pleasant surprise, for it was beautifully laid out with all sorts of goods and produce, the former given by the tradesmen of the village and the latter by the surrounding farmers. It is no exaggeration to say it was the roost tastefully laid out staH in the Market Hal), and contained almost everything procurab!e. --I The new requirements regarding lights with vehicles are 'baffling to unsophisticated folk from the country. A local farmer, on being informed the other evening that be must have a "light" behind his trap as well as in front, quite lost his equilibrium and has not enjoyed a proper uight's rest since. He has always been particular in his endeavours to obey the law, and never has been known to infringe a single act of Parliament, aotl in his present "sufferings" be has general sympathy. I have repeatedly appealed to the lovers of the district, through these notes, to be more careful of their belongings whilst out enjoying their evening walks, but not being one of the "I told you so sort, I am truly sorry for the young man who lost his "valuable" walking stick the other Sunday evening whilst escorting his lady-love home. Most of us hereabouts are familiar with this beautiful silver-mounted walking stick, and would all rejoice in the discovery of its whereabouts. If the owner will give a liberal reward for its recovery and admit his loss, possibly the stick will be returned ere the sun seta on the announcement. SDHUnSSKSSnSSKS&SBSSESESSES&SSS&Sr*

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Breconshire Belgian Reli-E Committee. THE time has now come when it is necessary to make a further appeal for funds, and notwithstanding the many calls upon the public, we are confident there will be a hearty response. The glamour of the heroic sacrifices made by the Belgians has to some extent worn off, but we have the stern reality to face, for what they have done for us; and we must not forget it. Their duty cost them their all ours is to help them in their exile. The hospitality of this country was extended to the Belgian refugees by our Government until their own land was fit for them to return to. That time has not yet come, and until it does our offer must be made good. All donations, however small, will be most gratefully received by the Hon. Treasurer at Lloyds Bank, Brecon. A number of people last year gave weekly contributions of amounts from h. upwards. We trust they will do this again, and any others willing to subscribe in this way would greatly oblige by sending their names to the Hon. Secretary, who will arrange for a collector to call. Market Produe of all kinds is very acceptable, and should be left at the Hostel. R. C. DEVEREUX, Chairman. W. F. PARRY deWINTON, Hon. Treasurer. T. GRIFFITH JONES, Hon. Secretary. Brecon, February, 1916.

HAY. OBITUARY. On Sunday last the death occurred of the infant son of Mr and Mrs RSGB Williams, of Dangarth. — Tue fonoral took place at, the cemetery, rn the 1st ik;st, of the infant daughter ot Me aod Mrs David Parry, of Charch terrace. Daceaffed was one of twins tArn on Nov. 8d!, tha oUu-r, a boy, having duly lived 22 WAR NOTEs.Pte Owen Wallis, of' tbe 9b Middlesex, T. F., sitiJoufed at Barrackpora, Calcutta, a!-It!. kOO of Men Wa'Iis, of Albion terrace, has bo n transferred to the signalling ornp&cy bf that Battalion and ia now a&- Riwalpindi, Panjaub. His brother, Sapper Wiiliaca Wallis, of the Signalling Company, Royal Engineers, stationed at Birruinghira, was home last waek on futiougb.-The follow- ing, who have been serving with the Breokoock- shire Territorials at home oiuce the beginning of the are now on fariongh for e. month prior to joining the Imperial Service Section now sfcafciortfid in England Pee Gao. Clarence Hope, son of Mr and Mrs W Hope, of Lion street; Pte Leonard Stephens, sou of Mr and Mra Stephens, of Castle street Pie Eduiuud Jones, son of Mrs Jones, The Nelsou. They expect to go on Imperial Service sboc'ily.—L-vuce-Corpl. Robsri JameB. now servicg at Mhow, aod son of Mrs E James, street, has been promoted' fall ,corporal.-PtB Ivor Davies, of the Losidou Fusiliers, and formerly of the staff of the United Counties Bank, Broad street, has been on furloogh for a few days, part of which be spent at Hay. He is the Fign of Mr and Mra Da sies, of the Green Dragon, Brecon. I WHIST DRIVE.—Under tha auspices of the Welsh Border Lodge R.A.O.B.) a whist drive was held on Tuesday last, at the Parish Hall, in aid of the Hereford Penny Hospital Faod. WEDDING-On the 17tb oil, the wedding took place at the Parish Church of Pte James Bundy and Miss Annie Elizabeth W eavr, or Albiou terrace, Hay Tba Rev J J deWi^Sou (vicar) officiated. The bride was giveu a-way by her father. Owiug to the serions illness of the bride's brother the wedding was a very quiet one. SILVER WEDDING. On Tuesday, the 8th inst, Mr and Mrs Alfred Davies, of Station Cottages, celebrated their eiiver weddiog, and were the recipients of many asefal presents and hearty cono-ratulatioijr from their sons and daughters, numbering 12, and their friends. The celebration of the happy event was greatly enhanced by the presence of their ohildreu aad grandchileren. Mr Davies came to Hay 46 year £ bgo and has been a life-long Conservative. ENTERTAINMENT,-Tue Presbyterian Sanday School gave an excellent entertainment in the Liberal Club troora on Tuesday. The ohair was taken by the Rev R Elias Jones (pastor). The programme included action songs, a dia- logue entitled "Wanted a mother's help," by E Greenwood, and an operetta entitled Santa Claus's Miiltake" or the Bundle of Sticks," by G F Root. There was a good attendance. THE LATB MISS ANN SSEVBHNS. In the death of Miss Ann Stephens, of Oxford Yillaa, at the age of 72 yiparii, tho town has lost one ot its oldest and tnoat respected residents. Miss Stepheof; was the youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Stephens, who carried on a grocery business in Castle street as far back as 70 years ago. For 43 years deceased, with her sister, carried on a dressmaking business, and was proud to number among her customers the late Mrs Bevan and her daugh- ters, then of Hay Castle, whom the mother had previously served. Deceased was of a kind disposition, and with her sister lived a very quiet life. She was a staunch member of the Church of England and, until her health gave way five years ago, was regular in her attendance at tbe Parish Church. Her suffer- ings, which had been intense, ended on the 15th alt. The funeral took place at the cemetery on Fridays the 21et nit, amid tokens of every respect, the Rev J J deWinton (vicar) officiating. Deceased is survived by her sister, Miss M Stephens, and her brother Mr James Stephens, both of whom arc now residing in Hay, three nieces in America, jPelixtowe and Loo^dou respectively, and a nephew in Canada. Among those who sent floral tributes, in addition to the relatives, were:-Misa Bevan (Ely Tower, Breoon), Mrs Lewis Davies (Llanelwedd Vicarage), Mra D LI Morgan (The Pool, Hereford), Mrs Dawson (Hartiinu. ton Hall, Skipton in Craven), Mrs Wallis (Albion terrace), Miss, Garrett (Cusop), the Misses Allen (Chmch street), Mrs Davies (Oak row), Annie, Mrs Wheeler (Lydia), blies Simkin, etc BREDWARDINE LICENSING MEETINS. The annual licensing sessions for the Bredwardine Division was held at Hay on Monday, before Messrs W Mortimer Baylis (chairman) D. F. Powell, and C. E. Tunnard Moore. All the licenses were renewed, and the following days were appointed for transfer sessions :—March 13tb, June 19th, Sept. 11th, and Dec. llth.- Supt Weaver, of the ,Herefordshire Constabu- lary, presented his annual report, which was of a very satisfactory nature. No licensed house in the district had been proceeded against all having been thoroughly well conducted, 'aud there was no case of drunkenness brought against anyone, as against one last year. BREDWARDINE PETTY SESSIONS. Monday, before Messrs W Mortimer Baylis (chiirman), C E Tunnard Moore, and D F Powell, An application by Jonathan Dale, of Old Court, Bredwardine, for a warraa t of Mectment against John Allen, in respect of cottage and garden at Old Gate, Bredwardine, was granted. —Annie Louise Phillips, Bullen's Bank, iCIifford, summoned John Bowen, of Hawkes- wood Farm, Hardwicke, to show cause, etc. Mr J P Jones-Powell (Messrs Jeffreys and Powell, Brecon) appeared for the complainant, and Mr E Powell Careless (Liindrindbd) for defendant,-The Justices considered that the corroborative evidence on behalf of the com- plainant was insufficient to justify an order, and Ihe AM was diamiaied.

Penoyre Red Cross Hospital. To the Editor of the County Times. Sir,—We wish to thank most gratefully the following kind donors for the generous gifts received daring the past week A much needed bath chair, from Mrs Money. Eggs-collected in Aberyskir parish by the Misses Davies in Sennybridge district by Miss Davies (Cwmwysk) and given by Mrs Evans, Caecwm. Rabbits and vegetables from Mrs deWinton, (Maesderwen), Mrs Garnons Williams, and Mrs Evans (Ffrwdgrech). Eggs, butter, chicken, cake, pigmeat, and magazines, collected in the market by Miss Best. Milk (daily) from the Hon. Mrs Parry deWinton. Pyjamas, from the Hay Red Cross Workroom. Flannel collars, from the Free Church Council Sale of Work, per Mr Harris. Eggs and milk are specially valued, as several of the patients can take little else. We are also exceedingly grateful to Mr Tom Owen for the very excellent entertai ment he so kindly gave at the Hospitfll It afforded the men the greatet amti^inent and enjoyment. Yours, &c., i LUCY MAYBERY, Feb. 16th, 1916 Commandant. The X50 douation included in the list published last week was given by Mrs Jones, Cilsanws, Cefn, &.o.d not as there stated.

LLALNGYNIDR. BEAUFORT ARMS STII^ FLOUR- ISHING.—By a slip of the pen, in our account last we k of the Crickhowell Brewster Sessions, ,we made it appear that no application was made for the license of the Beaufort Arms," Llan- gynidr. The Beaufort Arms" is still licensed and flourishing. It is another house that should have been mentioned. SOCIAL TO HnLP WOUNDED SOLDIERS. —Asocial in aid ot our wounded was held at the Public Hall on Friday evening last. The result must have been very gratifying to the promoters, over £ 20 being realised. A committee of ladies of ( the neighbourhood, with Mrs Jones, Glasfryn, as treasurer and Mis Roberts, the School, as secretary, was responsible .for the management of this successful undertaking. The following ladies adted as collectors Duffryn Miss E. Williams, the School, and Miss Myfi Williams, Pentwyn. The Village—Miss Parry, Worcester Cottage, and Miss Smith, the School. The Lower District —Mrs Edgar Morgan, and Miss Jones, the Shop. They did their work thoroughly and their energetic methods were rewarded to the extent of ,612, with numerous gifts of cake, butter, milk, etc. The various draws realised another £ 5. These were in charge of Mr Fred Morgan —a past master in the art-assisted by Messrs Lilwall and Thomas. During the evening various games were indulged in, interspersed with which were songs, pianoforte selections and recitations. The games were in the capable hands of Mr W^ H. Watkins, and the programme was drawn up by the Secretary,, assisted by the President (the Rev W. Llewelyn). The important work of tea brewing was in the experienced hands of Mrs Williams, Panteg, and needless to say was a great success. Selections were given on a gramaphone kindly lent by Mr Williams, Beaufort ArmS," who also gave invaluable help with the games. Great fun was caused by the raffling of a cockeral given by Mrs Farr and of a lien given by Mrs Price, Gliffaes, the Presi- dent waxing very eloquent over the merits of the. Chanticleer. Practically everybody in the neighbourhood contri- buted a gift of some kind. Thanks are due to Messrs Nott & Co. Ltd., of Brecon, for a handsome pot stand, to Messrs Wilcox for gift of sugar and last, but not least, to Lady Salt, of Gliffaes, for gifts of money and food. Mention must also be made of the pretty programmes painted by Miss E Williams. Mrs Thomas, Ffrwd, and Mrs Stephens, Ty Canol, both worked hard for the success of the social, and Mr D. Powell Jones, J.P., gave £ 1 towards the fund. Z5

TALGARTH. Last Few Days of Sale at D. JONES & Co's. HOME FROM THE FRONT.—Mr Hubert Evans, second son of Mr David Evans, Liverpool Stores, has been home on short leave. He went to France with the Glamorgan and Monmouthshire Hospital Corps, and afterwards joined the Army Medical Service, has been in Fianders 15 months, aud haw now returned to his duty on convoy work and despatch riding. He says he has bad experience of dodging Jack Johnsons and Taubes and has seen seven of the latter at one time, when the Germans were attacking parts o our line. GLANENNIG LODGE OF ODDFELLOWS—AT a meeting held iu the Town Hall, on Saturday/ evening, the secretary (Mr John Pritchard/ stated that the funds of the lodge were in a flourishing state, although there had been a heavy year's expenditure—funeral benefit i;60, and sickness Y,126 4s 6d. They also had 22 members serving with the colours whose con. tributions were kept up from the funds of the lodge, over f26 having been paid in this way. Notwithstanding these facts, the year showed an increatJe. of nearly £16. and the funds invested amounted to over £ 1,936. It was decided to invest part of the surplus in Exchequer bonds. FARMERS' UNION.-A meeting of the Talgarth branch of the Brecon aud Radnor Farmers, Union was held at the Tower Hotel, on Satur- day evening. The Chairman (Mr J. Walters, Gwrllodde) presided and others present wee:- Messrs Jenkin Evans, Great House (vice-chair, man), T. Price, C.C. (Trephilip), D. Evans (Great Porthamal), Rees (Trewalkin), F. G. Price (auctioneer), Stephens (Tredurn), T. Gwillim (Ff(|||ili)t James ( Wholehouse), Jones (Brechfa), am the Oeci-etary (Mr W. James, Trephillip) The secretary read letters from Mr Crossfield (Gwernyfed), Mr D. Jorses, Dowlais, Mr C. E. Gordon, Tregunter, the Hou. Fred Morgao, Boughrood Casila, Mr Ashworth, Brynderwen, and several other gentlemen, stating their willingness to co operate in a pigeon drive with the members of the Farmers' Union, and asking the date. The secretary was instructed to reply inviting the assistance of the keepers for Saturdays, the 19tb and 26th inst., the hours to be from 4 till 6. Reportin » 00 the jumble sale organised and held in less than a veek, Mr James informed the members that the proceeds of the sale and subscriptions a-noun ted to X52 9s lid. A discussion took piace as Jo the division of the money, but a decision was postponed to the next meeting. A vote of thanks was passed to the donors of stock, &c., he subscribers, the auctioneer (Mr F. G. Price), the secretary, and the stewards (Messrs T. Gwillim and J. Walters). a -——

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