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TALGARTH. For New Spring Goods see D. Jones & Co.'s display this week. FIRST TALGARTH MAN KILLED IN THE WAR —News was received on the 5th inst. that Private John Watkins, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, bad been killed in action. He was the son of Mr Walter Watkins, shepherd at the Brecon and Radnor Asylum, for whom great sympathy is felt. On Sunday evening the Talgarth Bell- ringers rang a muffled peal in honour of deceased, be being the first Talgartb man to be killed in action in the present war. MOTHERS' UNION.—On Wednesday week the local branch of the Mothers' Union held its annual festival. There was a special service in St. Gwendoline's Church, at which over 30 associates and members were present, and an address on "Home Life" was given by the Vicar (Rev. D. Williams). After the service the ladies adjourned to the Church Hal), where ti-a was provided. Mrs Payne Evans, Bronllvs Castle Mrs Jayne, Glanhelig Mrs J Mills, Tyrbryn and Mrs Perry Price, Cross House, presided at the tables. DEATH OF MRS W. GWYNNE,—-We regret to record the death of Mrs Gwynne, wife of Mr William Gwynne, coai merchmt, of Crescent H ouse. Deceased, who had been a great sufferer, succumbed to ao attack of paeumouia oa Satur- day laet, at the age of 68 She was buried yesterday (Wednesday) in the Congregational burial ground, the minister (Rev. Rees Price) officiating, and there was a large number of friends present. The principal mourners were Mr Gwynne (husband). Mr Leslie Gwynne (son), and Mrs D. L. Edwards and Mrs Allport (daughters), and a number of neighbours. TRADESMEN'S MEETING.—On Friday evening last a meeting of Talgarth tradesmen was held in the Town Hall, and there was a representative evidence. The Rev. Rees Price was voted to the chair. Mr Jno. Parry, C.C., spoke of the advisability of altering the time of closing of shops, especially when Talgarth Fair day fell on a Wednesday (the early closing day). It was resolved that al! shops should close ou Tuesday afternoon instead of Wednesday on any occasion when Talgarth Fair day fell on the latter day. and that the Secretary (Mr W. Jones) inform Tmpecto Campbell (the Shops Act inspector for Breconshire) of their decision. It was also resolved that all .shops close at 7 o'clock every night except Saturday, when the closing time is to he 9 o'clock. WEDDING A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, the 5ih inst, at St Gwen- doline's Church, that of Mr Leslie Powell, second son of the late Mr J J Powell and of Mrs Powell, Tower Hotel, and Miss Marian (May) Peace Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peace Jones, Casile Hotel, Talgarth. Mr Albert Jones (brother), Nottingham, in the unavoid. able iiiness of his father, gave the bride away. The bridesmaid was Miss Clementine Powell (sislqr of the bridegroom), and there were two pages, Miss Gweneth Powell and Master Reggie Prosser. Mr W. Powell (brother of the bride- groom) was best mau The breakfast was partaken of at the Castle Hotel by relatives and immediate friends, including the Vicar (Rev D. Williams), who performed the cere. mony. The happy pair left by motor car for Swansea, where the honeymoon is being spent. There were a number of useful presents FARMERS' UNION. A meeting of the Talgarth branch of the Brecon and. Radnor Farmers' Union was held at the Tower Hotel on Saturday evening. Present Messrs J Walters (chairman), Jenkin Evans (vice- chairman), D Evans, Mervyn Davies, Stephens, T Gnillim, John Turner, Rickett Price, Jones (Brecbfa), Mr James (Whole house), and the Secretary (Mr W. James). The Secretary reported that Mr R Richards, of Velinnewydd, bad become an honorary member of the branch. A letter was read from the Board of Agricul ture urging on farmers the desirability of allowing their workmen to keep pigs and poultry. Aid. Mervyn Davies made an appeal for contributions towards the Allies Agricul- tural Relief Fund for the ruined farmers of Belgium, France and Serbia. From the pro- ceeds of the last jumble sale it was decided to give £10 to the Allies Agricultural Relief Fund and 240 to the British Farmers' Red Cross Fund.

DEVYNOCK.

BRYNMAWR

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Bredwardine Rural Tribunal.

CEFN COED.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 13th, 1916,

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BRECONSHIRE WAR ITEMS.

BORDERER'S DOUBLE HONO R.

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LLANAFANFAWR.

BUILTH WELLS.

LLANGATTOCK.

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