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IMPRESSIONS OF INDIA. Letter from the Bishop of Swansea The Bishop of Swansea, impatient to rejoin the 1st Brecknockshire Battalion, South Wales Borderers, at Mhow, Central India, had the usual bad luck of those in a hurry. He failed to arrive in time to eat his Christmas dinner with them, a little indulgence on which be bad set his heart. In the course of a letter to the "Brecon Parish Magazine," beaded "Boxing Day in Bombay," his lordship says "That was how my long delayed voyage ended. It was a great matter to arrive at all, especially in view of the tragic fae wuich so soon afterwards overtook the 'Persia.' Under the circumstances there was not much room for, the disappointment one would naturally have felt in the failure to reach Mbow in time for Christmas. The fact that the previous mail boat was nearly a week late, and would not have brought one in time for the festival, still further banished vain regret. It was with thankful hearts that we slipped into Port Said and thence made slow but safe progress to our destination. The hour at which we reached Aden made landing iuipos-ibie, but it was interestiijg to watch the old land marks, and to note the signs of warlike activity in the harbour. The Turks had not been dislodged from Lahej "It was quite a novei experience to spend Christmas on board ship, but it was not without its compensations. The services were well attended, and there were in all 64 communicants A naval chaplain (until recently curate of Ross) on his way to the Persian Gulf gave ready assis tauce. We had on board the veteran Lord ferassey (of 'Sunbeam' fame), and a gcod. many naval and military officers. Lord Montagu, of Beaulieu, cancelled his passage before we sailed, "We came into port early on Boxing Day (Monday) mornin and as the train for Mhow did not leave until evening I was able to renew acqu ntance with Bombay. It might have been the August Bank Holiday at Blackpool or Weston. Scores of natives were flocking into much beflagged pavilions for an orgy of speeches, while the sands outside were covered with happy crowds. The weather was in marked contrast to that which is usually experienced at our foot. ball match at Pontwillim on this date. When evening came I entered very gladly upon the final stage of my long journey which was to bring me to Ubow and the Brecknocks. Indian railway travel is fairly comfortable, and the mail trains cover the long distanoes with com- mendable speed. The natives travel in ecstasies of delight, and every train seems to be packed with them. They appear to regard the carriages as entirely elastic, and they joyfully surge in, with beds and pots and pans, when the train is already filled to bursting point. "The following afternoon brought me to Indore, where I was greeted by a party from the detachment stationed there. It was very pleasant to see again those whom I bad Left at Aden eight months before. Indore is amative state, and its capital has fine colleges and other buildings. Our battalion has to fu nish the British garrison, and the duty is made lighter by the hospitable and friendly spirit of the civilian residents. Those who spent Christmas at Indore (Brecon and Talgarth Companies) were right royally entertained. "Another half hour brought me to the end of my travels, and the welcome sight of the Colonel and Major D. W. E. Thomas awaited me on the platform of Mhow Station. I found the battalion occupying spacious and airy quarters in a pleasant looking country. Though the grass bad mostly dried up and withered, there was no lack of greenery, and quite a show of flowers in the many gardens. Some quite res pectable hills bound the horizon. I found a climate resembling that of a very fine June at home. My visit to the hospitals next day made clear the very Satisfactory state of the health of the battalion. There were scarcely more than a dozen patients all told, and most of those with very slight maladies. It is quite a mistake to suppose that the Indian Government spends money with a lavish hand, but certainly in the matter of hospitals and of barracks they have displayed a wise generosity. India is the country of wide spaces, and our barracks cover a very large area. As a consequence we are well provided with facilities for outdoor and in door recreation. I found a most vigorous and flourishing branch of the Royal Army Temper- ance Association, with Private W. Alloway (from Castle Madoc) as secretary. It provides its members, and others with a fine recreation room and supper bar. It forms quite the most attractive feature in life at Mhow. For it must be confessed that the days go very slowly and the times are apt to be painfully dull in an in- land station in Inda. There are not lacking some who look back with regret even to Aden, where the sea with the constant arrival and departure of ships furnished frequent changes. In comparison, however, with the things which many others are enduring id this War, a little dullness is a very trifling ill, and we fully recog nise it as sncb. Moreover Mhow possesses a very fine Church, and from the first coming of ¡,he battalion the services have been fully appreciated. Tbe dis- tance from our barracks is somewhat incon- venient, but it was delightful to see the large numbers wending their way churchwards on Sunday evening In addition our own battalion, there are two batteries of artillery from Devon shire in the station, and these also make large contributions to the congregations. For our ear ly celebrations we are able to make use of a mission building adjoining the barracks,"

PENOYRE RED CROSS HOSPITAL. To the Editor of the County Times. SiRf-Will yon kindly print our most grattfnl thanks for kind gifts to the hospital. Penoelly has sent most generously as follows :—4s 6,1 for chickens eggs, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Edgar DAviee, Mrs Bevan eggs, batter, cream, Mrs Hall, Psntwyn 2 pillows, 4 FAlipiR, Miss Hall eggs and vegetables, Mrs Smith, Mrs K ndriok; vege!ables, Mrs Morgan; bread, Mrs Morgan; matches, Mrs Morris, Mrs Lloyd potatoes, Mrs Lewis, kri3 Rees f ggs and oranges, Mrs Osborne. Lienfrynach:-E,ga, Miss Evaias, GlanuBk Farm eggs, Miss Jenkins, Greenbill. Collected in the market by Miss Best, li lbs butter, 2 dozen eggs, 1 dozen bananaB Pggs, Aberyskir paribb vegetables, Mrs Evaus, Ffrwdgrecb, Mrs Gdtuona Williams honey, Mrs Hilary Lewis eggs collected by Miss Davies, Cwmwsyg. We also want to thank Mr and Mrs Parry and their theatrical friends for coming op in the snow on Monday, March 27tb, and giving as a most excellent entertainment. "Caeta" was much appreciated by patients and staff and twelve of our friends from Barrackki.- Yoars, to, ALICE M. deWINTON, April Srd, 1916. Commandant. FURTHER LIST OF DONATIONS. zE ti. d. Proceeds of Competitive Meeting Calvinietic Methodist Church Upper Chapel 8 17 0 Offertory, Ctrist College, Brecon 1 7 7 Liangynidr Social (2nd instalment) 9 0 I Donations total to date JE2830 2 6

CA1HEDINE. OMISSION -In our report of the funeral of the late Mr Edward Davies it should have been stated that amongst those present was Mr D Powell, Devynock, a oolleague and friend of the deceased.

CWMDU PARISH COUNCIL. The quarterly meeting of Cwmdo Parish Council, followed by the annual parish meet- ing, was bt-Id on Monday evening, March 27tb, Mr Josiah Phillips, D.C., presided and there were also present Messrs L J Davids, David Jones (Bwlch), William Isaac (Gwndwn), D?.vid Davies (Nnoaddfacb), John Thomas (Noyadd), Rv W A Davies, R Evans, and the Clerk (Mr W Powell, Wern). A circular ws received from the Local Government Board, dealing with the abaudon ment of the usual compilation of the voters' lists and the payment for same to the assistant overseers.—The Clerk pointed out that if these suggestions were carried out, it would mean a serious matte? to the collectors, because the compiling of these iists was the chief item in their salaries, The other part of the work brought in very little.-After some discussion, the Chairman said that probably the matter would come before the District Council, and it would be advisable to bring it up again at their ioext meeting. Cheques for several bills were signed and the bait yearly balance sheet of the overseers' receipts and payments was submitted, showing tbe following particulars :—Last half-year's balance, X128 10 91 reoeipts from poor rate, JE856 6* 21 total 2979 16h lid. Payments, X865 78 10J balance in band, 1114 9s Id. The chief item of interest at the pari ii meeting was the presentation of the anneal parochial charity report by the trustees, two of whoro were present, the Rev W Arvon Davies and Mr L J Da vies. The receipts amounted to f25 78 2d and after meeting the expenditure there was a balanoe in band of 17s 3J The Chairman drew attention to the balanoe of 17 3d and asked whether it would be advisable to have 200 leaflets printed containing the names of those who received the charity, for distribution. He thought in that way the parishioners woold have a better opportunity of knowing who did receive the charity. He understood there was a feeling in the parish that some were receiving charity who ought not to, and if a list were printed it might clear up matters. This statement wps challenged by Mr L J Davies, who remarked that if anyone bad com- pl&iuts to make it was their doty to attend and lay tbem before the parish meeting held for that purpose. He had written out particulars of those who bad received the charity and they bad been hanging up in Bwlob for six months and anyone who wished to see them bad an opportunity of doing so. The Charity Commissioners would not sanction any pay- ment for printed lists and when these lists used to be printed they were paid for by the Parish Couucil. This statement was confirmed by tbe Clerk. Io reply to a question it was stated that printed lists would cost about 11a 6d. The Rector said be was quite willing to write out lists for Cwmrhos and Cwmdn this year agqin. He thought all public bodies for some time now batf been studying economy and it would be well for them to follow the example. The Chairman and others concurred and the rff-r of the trustees to write out lists for banging up in the various church porches was accepted. On the motion of the Chairman, seoonded by Mr John Thomas, the trustees were thanked for their report.

TALGARTH. For New Spring Goods see D. Jones & Co.'s display this week LENTEN SERVICES.—On Wednesday evening, March 29tb, the Rev If,.r Jones, rector of Llanfillo, preached a very helpful Leoteo sermon in St Gwendoline's Church. There was a good congregation. SHEEP UNDER THE SNOW.—Tbe farmers on the mountain sides have bad great difficulty in finding sbeep and iambs, having to dig several days in deep drifts of snow. Mr Griffith, Pen myrlodd, dug out over 50 ewes and iambs Mr Price, Blanie, over 30; Mr Jones, Noyadd. fach, over 30, aid Mr Rees Powell, Middle Geufordd, nearly 30, a number in each instance being dead. The blizzard did so much damage to the plectricitv and telephone poles and wires in the town that there is hardly one pole standing upright, nearly all being either blown down or broken. NOTES GOING CHEAP !— An e nployee at Taigarth grumbled at receiving so much paper money, and to get rid of some of it offered a note for Is, which was readily accepted. Later on the purchaser thought be would chants the note, and was surprised on finding it was a butcher's ticket for a home-cured ham. GWERNYFED HABITATION The Talgarth Primrose League Eutertainment Committee held a meeting at Tyrbryn on Friday evening, when it was decided to send a donation of AS 8a from the entertainment fond to the Primrose League Needlework < ommittee at headquarters. This Needlework Committee, of which Lady Milman is chairman, has done a great work since the war began, and has already sent out over 82,000 garments. &c., &c. MARCH RAINFALL. The rainfall during March at Talgarth, as registered by Mr Fred Morgan, local observer to the British Rainfall Organisation, was 2 31 inches on 18\ days, the heaviest fall being -46 inches on the 2nd. Previous March rainfalls :-1915, -62 inches on 9 days; 1914, 3 89, 26; 1913 6 52, 21; 1912,558, 23; 1911. 136, 10; 1910, 108, 7; 1909,381, 19; 1908, 4-06, 20; 1907, 1 14, 12; 1906, 2 00, 15; 1905. 4 70, 21; 1904, 289, 15 1903,5 92, 25; 1902, 1-67, 15; 1901, 896, 18; 1900, 167, 9. Three months' rainfall, 9 05 inches on 62da1.

EPPYNT HILLS WELSH PONY ASSOCIATION. I Twelve Premiums to be Offered. A meeting of the committee of the Epj>ynt Welsh Mountain Pony Association was held at the Swan Hotel, Builth Wells on Monday last, when Alderman Coltman Rogers attended on behalf of the Board of Agriculture. Mr B Davies, C C., Beuiaa, ws voted to the chair and others present were Messrs J B Richards (Maes-y-Clettwr), J A Evans(Ysgiog), Joshua Price (Cfn, Llaogammarch Wells), J Prydderch (Cwmeglyr), 9. P. Williams (Cefa y- llan), Evan Williams (Dolinwydd), David Thomas (County Agricultural Organiser) and the Secretary (Mr J L Davie?, Yscairfechan, Mertbyr Cyuog). PLACE OF SHOW. The Secretary reported that the Board of Agriculture was prepared to grant this year twelve premiums, and they would have that day to fix the date and placa of the annual show. 'It' bad been decided in the past that the annual shows should be held at three centres, namely Drover's Arms, Cwmawen and Mertbyr Cynog, and this year the show should be held at the Drover's Arms, as it was held last year at Mertbyr Cynog, AIMS OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. Alderman Coltman Rogers said the Board of Agriculture bad asked him to give attention to the Welsh pony, and be hoped to be at the siiow and to notice a good deal of improve. ment in the Eppynt pouy. The Association was a good thing for the locality and he hoped every possible effort would be used to makt3 a success. He was expected to act as the judge on behalf of the Board, but be bad already made arrangements with Mr J R Bacbe to come round with him, and be knew that would have their approval. (Applause). They would not select the most showy ponies, but would pay atteution to their pedigree; therefore it was important that breeders should get sires regis. tered back as far as possible. They could not expect the ponies kept on top of the Eppy It to develop to such a size as those kept on low pasture. If they took the small breed pony from the hill to the low land it would develop a larger size. They should be very careful ta select good sires, and then they would H able to secure better prices. With the premiums given by the Board they would be able to improve the breed year after year, but they required new blood in the Eppynt district, and with that object in view he bad waited upon Mrs Greenly, who kept a good breed of pony," and endeavoured tu prevail upon her to send two horses to the Eppynt this year. He himself sent horses to the Penybont Common last year, and on the whole they came back in a satisfactory condition, and be believed that the pasture on the Eppyot was superior to that of some of the commons. The horses that Mrs Greenly would send up would be well bred and very suitable for the bill. The Chairman remarked that Mrs Greenly's ponies were stronger than the average Eppynt pony aod therefore they would have a chance of getting some pit horses. IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING FILLIES. Proceeding, Alderman Rogers reviewed the pedigree of the horses which were awarded pre niums last year, and pointed out that the farmers should not sell the filly colts. If the practicc of selliug these fillies was continued there was no object in offering the premiums, and they would be endangering their chance of a continuation of the awards. Mr J P. Williams observed that dnring the twenty years be bad been carrying on pony breed- ing he had always kept all the fillies, and only placed in tbe market tbe old ponies. The same practice was carried on by his neighbours, be was glad to say. Mr Evan Williams said be was of the same opinion as Mr J. P. Williams, he always kept the filly foals. Alderman Rogers said it would be a pleasure for him to report these facts to the Board af Agriculture. Another thing that would help them very much would be a guarantee that there were no two-year-old horses allowed the run of the hills. The Secretary remarked that very few two. year olds were allowed to run on the Eppynt. Aid. Rogers addel that he hoped four or more farmers would join to purchase a good horse in addition to the two they would have from Mrs Greenly. He believed it would pay them to invest their money in a good .1&88 borse. THE ARAB STRAIN. Mr Evan Williams was in favour of intro- ducing an Arab strain if it were possible. Hia son, who was now in India, spoke very favour- ably of the Arab pony. Aid. Rogers expressed his approval of the suggestion, but pointed out the great difficulty of rearium sucb a cross until the newcomers bad been acclimatised. Mr Evan Williams said it was possible to spoil the fine arched neck of the Welsh mountain pouy by certaiu crosses, but the introduction of an Arab strain would not have a tendency in that direction. Aid Rogers said that some years ago, when he acted on the commission in connection with the Welsh mountain pony, it was admitted that it was the nicest type of all the ponies. He would be glad to know what steps they were prepared to take to clear the bills of undesir- ables and to see that no two-year-ohls were sHowed to run. Mr Evan Williams considered that the biUa should be cleared. WAYS TO GET RID OF UNDESIRABLES. Mr J. P. Williams thought notices should be posted up in different parts of tbe district, calling attention to this matter, and tbat if tbe instructions were not carried out a fine should be imposed. Mr Ben Davies said the best way to deal with the matter was to appoint a ruan to go round the bill and take steps to have unde- sirables removed. MrJoshua Price believed that a large number of two year old boraes was turned on the bill every year, and that it would be very diffi- calt to clear tbem off. The Secretary said that several farmers who were interested in the movement bad left the district, and it would be necessary for the pairish meeting to revise The lists of their representatives. Alderman Rogers considered that the asso- ciation would prove a great success if they could dear the bill of all undesirables, and it would be a pleaure to him to report to the Board of Agriculture that they were moving in that direction. Mr J P Williams said if tbey granted a small payment to some of the shepherds for reporting these oases they woald be able to deal with the matter in a satisfactory manner. Alderman Rogers pointed out that they could impose a fine of a and pay the man who reported the case 5 and the 35s balance conld be added to the funds of the Association. It was agreed to pay 5a for E!\ ery case of un- desirables reported and proved. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Alderman Coltm-m Roer. They knew that Mr Rogers had done more than anyone else for the preservation of the Welsh mountain pony, and they were very thankful to him for coming there that day to explain matters to them. Mr Evan Williams, in seconding, paid a very bigb compliment to Mr Rogers for the able way in whiob he had dealt witb tbe question that day, and for creating enob an interest in the movement. The Secretary supported the vote of thanks, remarking that Mr Rogers had been the pioneor 01 this movement in Waleab

LORD GLANUSK'S STRAIGHT TALK To Men Taking Their Discharge. Col. Lord Glanusk, commandiog the 1st Brecknockshire Battalion (T.F.) South Wales Borderers, addressing the time expired men of the battalion who were taking tbeir discharge at Mhow, Central Tndla, ou the 8th March, said I understand that you men have decided to take your discharge, and I want you to thoroughly understand exactly what you are doing. The time has yone by when you can say that the reason you ate going is that you may join this or that legiment. Compulsory service is now in force, and those of you who are under forty and unmarried, and those younger who are married, will be liable to be compelled to nerve the moment you land in any regimtnt the authorities may care to put you in. You can no longer join the 2nd or 3rd Batt. because you want to soldier at home you will just have to do what and go where you are told. Probably even the married men up to forty will have to do the eatne befoie long.. I am very grieved to see that out of about 43 going there are 25 N.C 0 of whom the majority are sergeants. It is a very serious thing for any battalion, and especially a Territorial battalion to lose so many N.C.O.'s at one time. And why ? Simply because you are x bio king only of yourselves and don't give a thought for the country or the battalion. You know very well what I think about it I have told you more than once on parade, and I published an order on the subject. This is a time when the country is so much in need cf men, that v has to have recourse to compulsion service It is a time when you don't want to hamper transports taking unpatriotic men home and sending out others to replace their, and it is a time when, from the fact that we have done garrison duty for so long, our chances of service are better than they have been. Yet this is the time, because the opportunity occurs, that ycu decide to take your discharge, a t me when you are more wanted than any other time during the war. What wiiI" they think of you at borne ? What will you ib;Lik of yourselves ? Take my w.ord for it, you will regr t it. You ought to have more patriotism, more esprit de corps for your own, for your county regiment. It is spoiling our chances and not doing you any good, rather the reverse, because N.C O.'s will start again as privates, and it is difficult to believe that com pelled men will bn allowed to serve on as good terms as others. No. I cannot congratulate you, and I am ashamed to think that Brec nebire men are so wanting in patriotism and esprit de corps as to put their own battalion in the cart just at a time when we are supposed to be thoroughly trained, when, we are getting considerable kud-s, and when it is most important to keep every man possible.

THE GREAT STORM. Serious Damage at Crickhowell. The following report on the effects cf the blizzard in tbe Crickbowell district was det-pBtcbfd tons last week, but owing to the brtakdcwE of the driect postal service wo did Dot receive it, ontii efter oar issue of March 80th bad been sent to Press The violence of the ctorm was felt to the fall in the Crickbowell district throughout Monday night aud Tuesday. Tbe wind was terrific in its force at times, and the conntry was covered to a depth of several inches with snow. The tovon WAS isolatf d on Tuesday. The telephone lybtc-bo waioicowpletely put out of action, the Wirts biing iscaitered iboat in all directions. A large telephone pole in the centre of the town, at the hack of the premises formerly occupied FAR a Post Office, carrying the whole of btJ wins, wan compitUly broken in two pieces, the smash being just below the arms "'t tbe top of the po!k-. The broken parts came down with ti craub aod did considerable damage to property. The two large poles in Beaufort Street, one by Mr Percy Wilks' shop, and the Other oppoeite Mr R. H. A. Davies's offices, Beaufort Chambt rp, were blown very consider- ably out of upright. Many treeB were also either uprooted entirely, or very bedly "mauled." Tbe roado to Abergavenny and Brtcon were sgaio rendered impassable as they were by the Morms at- the commencement Of tbe year. Thri-e or foor individuals, having business at tbe Coonty Appeal Tribunal at Brecon on Tuesday morning, attempted to do the jonrney by motor-car bat bad to give it ap after travelling about three miles. Another Was cue at Tredegar County Court as an important witness in a case to be heard the same morning. He also had to give it op. Another WúB doe at Tredegar Connty Court as on important witness in a oaee. to be beard the same morning. He also bad to feivo it op. It was not nritil abont 330 p.m. that the first G.W R. bus carrymg the morning mails doe in at 4 arrived in town. The postal staff who had been waiting patienMy tben prooeeded to tbe delivery of ietters iu town and country. It is Btatfd tbft it is many years since the district reotivtd sucb a visitation by storm. FARMERS' LOSSES. Inquiries made at Brecon Market on Friday laet show that the farmers suffered a conoid r able loss of sbeep and lembs in consequence of tbe great sno#storm. ji, Mr Own Price, Nantyrbarn, who is the owner of a large number of sheep on the Cray inooDtains, said he bad only lost one or two lambs,bnt he had a number of diggers engaged in clearing the snow from several spots. Mr W. 3. Miller, Forest Lodge, another larga owner of sheep, bod a number of men still digging tbe snow, »nd expects a considerable loss. A number of his sbeep have been re- covered from drifts. M< st of the bill farmers have lost some sheep, bot tbeir total losses, it is hoped, will Hot be serious, though it is not yet posrihle to taake accurate cnloulatione. There were still a- few flbN-P nnder the snow drifts in some places, hot it was hoped these might be re- covered alive. BRECON'S ISOLATION. On Monday a draft of about 30 members of the Glamorganshire Royal Engineers arrived in the Jotvn to assist in replacing the telephone and telegraph poles and wires. The damage in the town and district was worse than at first appeared. Many poles on the Abergavenny road were either broken oft or thrown down, and many weoks Jnust elapse before communication is fully restored I The railways are noW all in full running, but it J™*? n°t until Friday afternoon last that a B. & M. i *? ran between Brecon and Cardiff. Pull I cornrnunlcation on the Neath & Brecon Railway Was opened on Thursday morning.

ANOTHER HAY HERO. Private Lay ton's Gallant Deed. The "Hereford Times" of the 1st instant contained the following notice :— We have just received particulars of the gallant deed which secured the D.C.M. for Private W. Layton, of Hay, 2nd King's Shropshire Light Infantry—a deed which deserves the V.C. Private Layton came home from India as servant to Lieut.-Colonel R J Bridgford, then commanding the batta- lion (now Brigadier-General Bridgford), but owing to his keenness in scouting and going out to the enemy's lines has latterly been employed as orderly and scout. Some days ago he went out two nights running, and with others succeeded in making a gap in the German wire, which was very thick. This necessitated working close in front of the enemy's parapet, under heavy fire, and it was only with great care and coolness the work could be carried out. After the gap had been made, Private Layton returned to his own lines and guided the raiding party back to the gap, and, with the officer, was the "first to jump into the enemy's trench. As the party went down the trench, Private Layton saw a light in a dug-out. He turned, and, pulling back the covering in front of the dug-out, saw several Germans inside. Shouting, "All that's for you!" he threw a bomb into the dug-out which immediately exploded, killing four or five Germans, one being pulled out alive and shot. All the officers employed on the raid speak in the highest terms of Private Layton's gallantry and useful work. Private Layton's mother has four sons serving their King and country. Our Hay representative learnt on inquiry that the notice in our contemporary is the only intimation the Layton family have yet received of the award. Private Layton's mother is a widow residing at 3, Bear street, Hay, and her four sons are serving as follows:— Private William Layton, 25 years old, served in 2nd K.S.L.I. for 7 years, five of which was spent in India. Went to France Christmas 1914; Private Edward Layton, aged 31 years, of the 1st K.S.L I., who is at present serving at Pembroke-Dock Pt. George Layton, aged 28 years, is with the 1st Brecknockshire Territorials at Mhow, India Corporal Albert Layton, aged 23 years, is with the 2] 1 st Brecknocks in England.

( Boxing at Slwch Camp. A very successful boxing tournament was held by members of the 3rd Line Sooth Wales Mounted Brigade at Slwcb Camp, Brecon, en Wednesday nigbt week. The tit-bit of the OiDg was a ten-round contest between Trooper Ted Walters, Cardiff (Welsh Horse), and Trooper Billy Aebmau (Glamorgan Yeomanry). Both lads were in good form, and there was a clean contest. 10 the early rounds Ashman opened with leads to the bead and face, Walters replying with jabs to the body with both bands. Walters got home to Ashman's bead early in the third round, but the latter opper cut heavily with the right to the jaw and drove Walters against the ropes. Walters was rather slow in the fifth, and Ashman took fall advantage of this in the open; but Walters continued to have the better of matters at close quarters, and also in tbe following two rounds. Things livened up confiderably in the eighth round, and exchanges were even. Wallers came up fresh in the ninth and boxed well, but Ashman was very careful, and both clinched continuously. The last round was also marked by numerous clinches, tta each mau tried to put on points; and the pace livened op So lot towards the close. Tbe iresult-a win on points for Ashman—was received with loud cheers, the young boxer being very popular amongst the men stationed at the camp. WalterB's ringcraffc wag very useful to him, as iu Ashman be bad a really smart boxer, with a splendid punch aod as qnick s lightning to pick op points from an experienced man. Other itemfi of interest wore a six-round hoot between Corporal Brighoune Montgomery Yeomanry) and Trooper Ormond (Welsb Horse), which resulted in Ormond, who boxed with much vigour, knooking out the Corporal in the fourth round and a very spirited bont of three rounds between Trooper D Dhouin (Glamorgan Yeomanry) and Trooper Johnsoo (Welsh Horse). Dbenin, who unfortunately hurt bis left band, is an experienced boxer and as he was opposed by a vpry plucky lad quite a the show resulted, but the beautifully placed jabs of the former won him the verdict. Other nhibi!ions were given by Trooper Cross And Trooper Pagb (both Montgomery Yeomanry), Trooper H Williams (Glamorgan Yeomanry) and Trooper Tom Jones (Welsh Horse), and Corporal E D Williams and Corpl. Powell (" Bulier,") both Glamorgan Yeomanry. Major Corbets acted aH referee, and amongst those present were the Mayor of Brecon (Mr G T Jones), and Corporal Williams (Sooth Wales Borderers), Army bantam, weight obampion of South Africa, who is borne from the front woundrd. Sergt.-M' jor Astley (Welsh Horse) arranged the tournament.

I Devynock Petty Sessions, Thursday, before Messrs Owen Price (in the chair), W S Miller, Brychan Jeffreys, and Jenkin Williams. NO LIGHTS. Frederick Lewis, Cray Stores, Cray, was summoned for driving a horse and trap without a light on February 16th. Evidence having1 been given by P.C Jones, the defendant was fined in the costs, 5s. For riding a bicycle without a ligfyt at 10 20 p.m. on February 17tb, Arthur Gough, Pantglas Farm, Trecastle, was also fined in the costs, 5s. GAME TRESPASS AT CRAY. John Davies, 1, Brookland Terrace, Abercrave, and David Jones, 17, Mary Street, Seven Sisters, were summoned for taking and killing game in the parish of C3 Cray. Mr George Hodge, County Taxation Officer, prosecuted. William Rees Roderick, Nantybeudy, Cray, said he saw the defendants on Llwyn- hir Farm, on December 28tb, searching the hedges. They had dogs with them. They had no authority to be on the ground, which was in the occupation of Mr Me Turk -John Davies, Llwynhir, Cray, also gave evidence, while P.O. Jones said that when he searched Jones he found two hares in his pocket. Jones was fined 15s including costs, and Davies 30s, including the costs.

DEVYNOCK. LIVE STOCK INSURANCE.—Now is .the time to insure marcs in foal in any of the first class companies. Apply for particulats to Wm. Williams, Bryncelyn, Sennybridge, or 6 Bulwark, Brecon.

I BRECON FATHER'S NEGLECT. Persistence Leads to Prison. At Brecon Borough Police Court on Monday, Lewis Lewis, a labourer, was charged by his wife Esther Lewis, ot 15, Mill street, with neglecting six children under 16 years of age in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering and injury to their health. The prosecution was supported by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and Mr Lewis Jones conducted the case. The magis- trates sitting were the Mayor and Messrs David Powell, E. A. Wrigbt and Evan Morgan. In reply to the charge, defendant said he went away to look for better work, Mrs Lewis said her husband left her three weeks before Christmas because she would not take 18* instead of 35s. Afterwards she received from him 15 for two weeks and then 13s once, through Inspector Evans, and defen- dant also gave the girl 4s on the road. She bad not received anything from him since, and was in receipt of pari h relief. He had many times threatened her, and not only threatened, "but done it." Witness bad been going out to work every day bar Sunday. She had supported the children for the greater part of the time she bad been married. One boy of 15 helped her a little now, being a cleaner on the railway. Defendant would not buy any clothes or boots for the children until Mr Evans threatened bim. Having ascertained that the 15 years old son was earning 13s 6d per week, Mr David Powell pointed out that it was hardly fair to charge the defendant in respect of a boy who was maintaining himself. ( Inspector R, Evans, N.S.P.C.C. When the money is taken off him to support the other children he cannot support himself. Mr Powell That is not the fault of the defendant, and we ought not to take that boy into account. Inspector Evans gave evidence to the effect that he had bad this case under notice since August 2nd, 1913. At that time there were no beds and the children slept on the fluor on scraps of closbing. They were poorly nourished and badly off for clothing and boots, but clean. There were then five children under 16 and a cripple over 16 There was an improvement shortly after, but witness had to warn defendant on a number of occasions up Jo the end of the year, when the state of some of the children for want of boots nas such that be bad to threaten proceedings. Then defendant bought two pairs of boots. In March, 1914, be left the town and his whereabouts were unknown for some time, and the family had to have parish relief. When he returned witness found him a job and he worked regularly for some time at Pontywal Sanatorium and earned fairly good money. Still bis children were badly neglected and witness had to speak to him several times. In December last witness had to see him because there was no food in the house and the children were in want of boots and clothing. He bad then left his home and was in lodgings ic the town, and be said be could not give his wife anything that week because he bad to buy clothing for himself, At that time he was employed at the Gas Works. The following week witness went with him to Mrs Lewis, and it was arranged that he should pay 15s a week. His earnings varied from 27s to 33s a week. The money witness received be banded to Mrs Lewis and she bought boots for the children. In January defendant left the town, but he could have kept his place at the Gas Works if he had wished to do so. Mr Powell The only redeeming feature about it is that be has come back "togged up" better than usual. (Laughter). Inspector Evans Yes, and I must say he works very well when be is employed. Mr Wright When he ge:s regular work he won't stick to it ? Inspector Evans He wants to be off every now and again he works well when he is at it, and they were sorry to lose him at the Gas Works. Mr E. J. Hill, relieving officer, proved the grant of relief on several occasions for the family, and in reply to Mr Wright said the relief from January last to the end of March cost four guineas. The wife was a clean and industrious woman and worked very hard. Defendant had accused her of drinking, but he could not find any support for that,complaint. In sentencing the defendant to a month's imprisonment, the Mayor said the Bench were of opinion that he had acted inhumanly towards those who should have bad his best attention. If be did not improve he would get the full penalty next time. On the application of Mr Lewis Jones, the Bench remitted the court costs against the N S P.C.C. They also directed that a sum of 11s odd found on defendant should be paid to Mrs Lewis.

GLASBURY. PERSONAL—The engagement is announced of Lieutenant-Commander W. G. Wiudbam, R.N. (late .King' Messenger), second son of Major G. Wipdbam, RJft8 Brigade, and grandson of the late Lord Charles Rassell, to Mrs Glen Kidston, widow of Captain Glen Kidston. Lieut-Commander Windham, says a contt-m porary, was King's Messenger between 1901 and 1909, and be has bad a long career in the Royal Navy, the Royal Indian Marine, and the merchant service bat bis chief love has been flying, to which be switched off from motor- ing when the latter bad become established. He founded the Aeroplane Clob and the first serial post in India in 1911 and in the British Isles in 1911, and he was the first man to make a passenger flight in India. In 1908 be was building aeroplanes to his own design in the hope of being the first man to fly across the channel. In addition, be holds medals of the Royal Humane Society and Lloyd's silver life. saving medal, and be has been twice reoom- mendt d for tbe Albert M<*d«l. A TRUE PATRIOT.-Fred Davies, son of the late Mr Davies, of Lloyneybach, having served his time in the Royal Navy, went out to Australia to seek his fortune. When war broke out, the love of his country constrained him to enlist in an Australian regiment and come to fight for the mother country. News has just reached his sister at Glasbury that he has lost his life in the cause, at Zeitoun, a town amidst almost inaccessible crags in the highlands of Allppo, peopled by Armenian Christians, who have been/continually oppressed by the Turks until by the intervention of the powers in 1895 they were able to secure favourable terms.

Breconshire Sportsman's Death. The late Mr Alfred Thomson Crawshay, of Locbside, New Cammock, whose body has been cremated at Gisgow, was the eldest son of the late Captain Crawshay, of Dany Park, Breoonsbire. He was a keen sports- man. A splendid shot with a fowling piece, he distributed all the game he killed among the farmers and villagers, or sent it to the hospitals. Every season, too, he supplied wire netting for the protection of tbe farmers' crops, and had it erected by his own game- beepers. As an angler be visited all the best rivers in Scotland and Wales.

LLANGATTOCK. MEMORIAL SERVICE.—On 3unday evening. March 26tb. a Memorial Service was held at the Parish Church for the lare Mr W Pritchard, of Penffawyddog Farm. The hymns, "Guide me, 0 Tbou Great Redeemer" (the deceased's favourite), "Jesus, Lover of my Soul," and "Lead, Kindly Light" were feelingly sang by the Choir, while the Rev. Cave Palmer, Curate in Charge, preached from the text, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of I death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me." (Psalm 23, verse 4.) ]

WOMEN ON THE LAND. Hay Farmers' Views. At a meetiog of formers held at Hay on Thursday last, there was some discussion on the qafetioo of employing women on the land. Mr W Price tbought that worneu could do such things as posting and clerical work, and take the plac? of school attendance officers. Mr Roger Price observed that ,b':FS WiD advocated woman labour did not know what would fellow. There were certain kinds of work, be confessed, women could and should do; bai farm work done by females would not be of value. He did not think any farmer there would truss bis team to a woman. (Cries of "No.") He would rather leave bis work undone than trust it to a woman, and there fore be would not entertain any thoughts of employing such labour on bis farm. In con- clusion, Mr Price stated that be would be pleased to engage any neefut labnur. Mr P Goodwin B: van (Plaacelyn) endorsed all Mr Price had said. H.9 observed that female labour would be of littie use to them, but women might well be empl.-)yel 'iL rou!helu counties for strawberry picking or other sach work. A female postman he knew of was doing well aud women were also employed in banks and getting on splendidly. Bat he did not think it wp-s possible for tbem to be engaged on farm work, especially during such weather as they bad had of late. Mr Rogers also asserted that not much could be done with regard to the employment of females. Their system was snob that female labour would be of very little use. Females could not take the place of skilled workmen. Mr D Watkins: What is the meaning of skilled labour ? Mr Rogers: In my opinion the waggoner, cowman, and shepherd are skilled workmen. The following representative committee was i formed to deal with Mr Meredith's resolution on the shortage of labour (reported on page 6): —The Chairman and Messrs Meredith, J W Jones, Goodwin, Rogers, and Haines.