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

LLANHAMLACH. MEMORIAL SERVICE.—At the Parish Chareb to Wednesday evening last week a memorial service was held for Lient. Brie Swire Ray (son-in law rf the Rector, Rev E J McClellan), who was killed on H.M.S. "Qaeen Mary" in the battle off Jutland, on May Slst, 1916. The aboreb was well filled with A representative, gathering from far and near. The Rov. T C Richards, Llanfibangsl Talyllyn, opened the service and the Rev. Hilary Lewis, Llanfrynacb, said the prayers. An appropriate address was delivered by the Rev. E J Jsnner, rector of Llang&fcty Talyllyn, who referred in touch- ing terms to the sacrifice the late Lieut. Ray Boade in giving up a lucrative berth in the Colonies and volunteering his services to the Mother Country. His life was a nobte example to those at home and was much admired. The j^rviee concluded with the singing of the National Authetn, followed by the "Dead played by Mr R T Heins, organist of the Priory Church, Brecon, while the congrega- tion remained standing.

POPULAR LLANGENNY WEDDING. Dr. Humphry, Abergavenny, and Miss K. Rees, Pendarren Park. The wedding took place on Saturday morn- ing last, at the church of St Genau, Llan. genny, near Crickhowell, of Dr Gilbert Humphry, of Old Court, Abergavenny, son of Dr Reginald Humphry, of Soutbsea, formerly of Wisborough Green, Sussex, and Miss Kathleen Rees, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Reps, of Pendarren Park, Llan- r genny, and MaesNffyuon, Aberdare. The bride is a great-granidaugbter of the late Mrs Lucy Thomas, of Waunwyllt, Glam., who was pioneer of the South Wales steam coal trade. She is also a granddaughter of the late Mr Wm Powell, J.P., of Maesderwen, Hirwain, and a niece of the late Lord Mertbyr. On account of 80 many relatives (including Major J G Rees, the bride's brother, who is with the Welsh Horse, and Major Cochrane, a brotber-in-law, in France) and friends of the bride's family being on active service, it was decided that the wedding should be a quiet one. But this did not prevent a large number of the parishioners and personal friends from attending the service at the church. There was a crowded congregation, and the singing was characterised by much heartiness. The church had been most taste. fully decorated, a special feature being an aroh of palms and lilies at the entranoe to the chancel. The officiating clergy were Archdeacon Green, of Newport (Mon.), formerly vicar of Aberdare, who baptised the bride as a child, and the Rev W Evans, curate-in-cbarge of Llangenny. The Rev T C Wyndbam Lewis, reotor of Llanbedr, was also present. The hymns sung were, Lead us, Heavenly Father," Love divine, all loves excelling," and Father, wbate'er of earthly bliss." The 67th Psalm was chanted to Wesley in G. Mr G L Loam, organist of St Edmund's Church, Crickbowell, presided at the organ, and played Guilmant's I-Marebe Nuptiale" and Grieg's "Wedding Day" before the ser. vice. The bride was simply gowned in a white dress, with a pink hat. There were no bridesmaids, but she was attended by her nephew and nieoe, Master Gerald and Miss Molly Cochrane. She was given away by bee father, and Mr J Martin, of Great Hard. wioke, Abergavenny, acted as best man. At the close of the service the organist played the Bride's March from Barnby's "Rebekab," and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March as the happy couple left the vestry. On reaching the front door the briae and bridegroom were showered with confetti, and the school children, looking quite charming, drawn up on either side of the oburch path, strewed flowers before them. The wedding breakfast, which took place at Pendarren Park, was attended by the follow- ing guests, in addition to the bridal party and family :-Mr and Mrs Frank Trebarne James and Miss Dalzelle James, Merthyr Tydfil Mr Herbert ReeB, Aberdare; and the Ven. Arch- deacon Green and Mrs Green, Newport (Mon.). The happy conple motored to Newport in the afternoon en route for London. At the village of Llangrwyney they were met by the children, and given a hearty reception and send off. Although, as already stated, it was the wish of the family that the affair should be a quiet one, they very kindly invited the parishioners to tea on the lawn. The school children also* were invited to view the magnificent display of wedding- presents, and were afterwards re- galed with some of those niceties so dear to them. Amongst the presents, which exceeded 250 in number, were a silver salver and silver and ivory permanent calendar, given to the bride by the parishioners of Llangenny and Llan- grwyney as a token of their affection and re- spect. The presentation was made by Mr J L Griffiths and Mr I Watkins, the secretarial duties being undertaken by Mr W H Evans. The school teachers (Miss Davies and Miss Bessie Dobbs) and scholars of the Churoh eobool added their testimony of appreciation of the bride (and the family also) by presenting her with a beautiful silver cake basket- Ita intrinsic worth is very small compared with the volumes of good wishes sent with it by every subscriber, as your interest in this Bchool will ever be remembered." These were the appropriate words that were written and accompanied the gift. Another interesting present was an upholstered box, given by the wounded soldiers at Penoyre Hospital, where the bride bad renderad valuable assistance and made herself very popular. A particularly interesting gift was a large pewter dish, the gift of Mrs Williams, of The Shop, one of Llangenny's oldest and much respected inhab- itants. This dish was one of a very old set belonging to Mrs Williams's uncle, the late Mr Wm Thomas,who resided at Pendarren Cottage in the year 1830, and the gift is verx highly appreciated to-day at Pendarren Park. The indoor and ootdoor employees at the mansion presented the bride with a beautiful inlaid clock.

0 CATHEDINE. SCHOOL TREAT.—The children of Cathedine Sunday and Day Schools, together with their mothers and some friends, were by the kindness of Mr and Mrs Aston Talbot, invited to Treholford on Thursday afternoon, the 22nd in st. The children met at the School at three o'clock and then marched in procession with the Head-teacher and her assistants. On arriving at Treholford, alt eat down to a splendid tea. Afterwards various games were indulged in. Great amusement was caused by the tug-of-war between Bwlch and Cathedine children, and also between the mothers of the two places; the pulling in the latter case was so even that the rope snapped. The chief interest, however, was centred on the" Aunt Sally in the form of "Kaiser Bill." Perhaps because of the name, the Sally was treated badly by young and old, so that if the original had been present it is difficult to say what would have happened. At seven o'clock all came together in front of the house, where the Rector thanked Mr and Mrs Talbot for their kindness and the children gave them three hearty cheers, also three to Master Pat. On leaving cake and buns were distributed again, to all.

THE LATE FLEET SURGEON GARNONSWILLIAMS. Memorial Service at Penpont. A memorial service for the late Fleet Surgeon Penry Garnons Williams, who lost his life in the wreck of H.M.S. Hampshire, took place at Penpont Church on Friday last at 4 p.m. There were present Mrs Penry Garnons Williams (widow), Rev. and Mrs Arthur Garnons Williams, Mr and Mrs Gerald Garnons Williams, Mrs R. D. Garnons Williams (Waun- derwen, Hay), Miss D. Herbert Williams (cousin), Miss Williams and Miss Adelaide Williams (Penpont), Dr. Jones (Btonwysk, Sennybridge), Mr and Mis Davies (Cwmwysk), Rev. H. Hughes (vicar of Trallong), and many sorrowing friends from Trallong and Penpont. The service, which was fully choral, was con- ducted by the Rev. A. Garoons Williams, the following being the order Hymn 870, "Eternal Father Psalm 130, "Deprofundis"; Lesson, I. Thess. iv, c., 13 v.; "Nunc Dimittis "I heard a voice from Heaven," versioles, the Lord's Prayer, two prayers from the burial service; hymn 27, "Abide with ma"; the address Psalm 138; intercessions for the King, our sailors and soldiers, for the bereaved; hymn 537, Peace, perfect peace Blessing. The Psalms and hymns were sung with devotion and expression. An address based on S. John xv. c., 13 v. Greater love bath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends," was delivered by the Rev. A. Garnona Williams. Referring to bis late brother Penry, the rev. gentleman said that he was of a bright, sonny nature and possessed a rich vein of humour. He was wise and tolerant to the thoughts of others, especially to those who go down to the sea in ships. He and his elder brother Col. Richard Garnous Williams bad gone to their rest, having served God faithfully in their gener. ation. Their works would live in the tender memories of those who knew and loved them. They were devoted unto death, and each counted his life but a small thing when duty called him. Both were worthy sons of a worthy father who, being intensely loyal and patriotic himself, delighted to instil into the minds of his children the duties of patriotism and loyalty, and thus "He being dead yet speaketh." He (the speaker) and his family in this hour of sorrow could not but feel con- Bolation and pride that in the time of the nation's peril, his two brothers, having counted the cost, cheerfully obeyed the call of duty. After the Blessing, the organist (Miss Walton) played "0 rest in the Lord" (" Elijah.")

Bishop of Swansea Presentation. To the Editor of the County Times. SIR.-It will probably interest many of your readers to hear that the amount subscribed in the Archdeaconry of Brecon towards the above has reached the very satisfactory total of JE154. The presentation will take the form of a suitable Bishop's chair, to be placed in the sanctuary of the Priory Church, and the committee will meet very shortly to make arrangements for the carrying out of the work.—Yours, etc., HENRY J, CHURCH JONES, June 27th, 1916. Hon. Sec.

Treoastle News and Notes. [By Novus Homo.] A number of married men of military age in the district have bad their notices during the past week calling them up under the Military Service Act. The prohibition of the sale of this year's wool is causing some anxiety amongst local sheep owners and the woollen manufacturers who annually purchased most of the best wool in this district, and the decision of the Govern- ment with regard to the distribution of supplies is awaited with much concern. At present very little is known of the matter beyond the fact that the sale is prohibited. The Government will probably take sufficient for their require- ments first, or maybe their action will tend to regulate the price and prevent the holding of supplies for enhanced prices. Sheep owners have been fortunate in having fine weather to get their sheep washed and clipped, add by the end of this week nearly all the flocks will be shorn. There are good crops of grass in the district this year, and the hay harvest is about to commence. Is this a record for Trecastle and district ? Our local Constable and his family had the privilege of enjoying with their dinner last Sunday a good sample of new potatoes grown in his own garden at Trecastle. Now, local gardeners anything to beat this ? The Rev D Hughes, vicar of Callwen, Glyntawe, occupied the pulpit at St. Mary's Church, Traianglas, last Sunday, in the absence of the Vicar (Rev D J Teague) who was away preaching.

BEULAH. WAR NOTES.—Capt. H. C. Wailey Williams, who was wounded in France, is making rapid progress towards complete recovery. Corpl. Charlie Turford, who lired here some years ago, is one of Capt. WiHiams's men. He has been wounded also, and is now home at Cefny- bedd on leave. They were in the trenches together in one of the loveliest spots in France, and one day, when coming out, Turford remarked, This place reminds me of another place, in Breconshire, called Beulah, sir!" "What do you know about Beulah?" asked the Captain. Oh said Turford, I lived at Cefnhawdre, and at Maesllech some years ago, and Beulah is the prettiest place in the world." It was then found out that both were from this part of the country. Driver Oliver Davies, Tyrosser, Signal Service R.E., is now home on leave, and is looking very well. Also, Driver Frank Riobards, of Beulah, who joined a fort- night age, has been home on a short leave. He is in the Signal Service R.E.

PENOYRE RED CROSS HOSPITAL. To the Editor of the County Times. SIR.-Penoyre Hospital has now been open for over six months, and I should like through the medium of your paper to inform the oaaoy kind donors who are responsible for tha splendid total of E2,985 19s. 7d. paid or promised to the fuudp, thil a staiement of accounts will very sbotlii be published. Mr H. Barham, of the firm of Messrs Caruaby Harrower, Barbam and Co., very kindly offered bis services as honorary auditor, and has the accounts before him now. I should be grateful if outstanding bills against tbe Hospital to the 24th instant aoul3 ba at once sent to the Commandant at the Hospital, or to me here. Yours faithfully, J. H. FURMEDGE, Peumyaith, Treasurer. Crickhowell. 26th June, 1916. FURTHER LIST OF DONATIONS. £ s. d. Proceeds from Boxing Exhibition at Brecon Market Hall 5 0 0 Proceeds of Social at Llandefaelog, per the Rev. A. E. Evans, Gartbbrengy Vicarage, Brecon 7 12 0 Mr and Mrs A. Jones, Gwenddwr, Pontvaen 10 0 f,2,985 19 7 To the Editor 01 the County Times. Sir,—We have again to thank Mrs McClintock most gratefully for another generous gift—all the bedsteads and bedding for another large ward, and also for the excellent milk with ritb wbicb she supplies the patients. We also acknowledge with the warmest thanks the following much appreciated gifts :—Vege- tables, Mrs Evans, Ffrwdgrech a quantity of cake, Mrs Marshall, Castle street oranges, Mrs MacCafferty cake, Mrs Hooper gooseberries, Mrs bnelgrove; tobacco, Mr David Powell; butter, Mrs McClintock, and Mrs Powell, Aber- gwynin eggs collected in Aberskir parish by Miss C, Davies, and in Sennybridge district by Miss Llewellyn Davies and Mrs Powel, Aber- etbrin. Eggs are very kindly sent ifegularly from the following farms Abercyrnog, Bwlchgwyn, Bailidu, Brynmelin, Brunant, Carnu, Crofte, Owmllech, Cefncynog, Cefnbryn Lower, Cefnbryn Upper, Draindnon, Dderw, Dolfawr, Garth Lower, Garth Upper, Glanfraitb, Gellygartb, Gilfachhaidd, Llwyncoll, Nantyebon, Noyadd, Noyadd-facb, Tyrbacb, Wernfawr, Waenllwyd. LUCY MAYBERY, June 27th. Commandant.

CEFN COED. WAR CASUALTY.—13504 Pte. W. J. Thomas, South Wales Borderers, who enlisted at Cefn, is reported wounded (shell shock). SUCCESS.-Miss Sarah Gough, High Street, and Miss Phyllis Simon, Lower Vaynor Road, are to be congratulated on having passed the second part of the preliminary certificate examination. Both young ladies are pupils at the Brynmawr Intermediate School, and have served as student teachers at the Cefn Coed Council Girls' School. Another success is that of Miss Minnie Edwards, Monumental Terrace, a student teacher at Merthyr. AMONGST THE HIMALAYAS.—The following is an extract from a very interesting letter, dated May 23rd, from Sergeant Pryce Evans, a Cefn member of the Brecknocks, who is at Dharamsala, in the Punjaub, India I arrived here on Saturday last after completing 64 miles road marching, which was almost all the way uphill, especially the last twelve miles, which Were done on a zig.zag footpath. I can assure you I was glad to reach our camp on some flat ground up amongst the Himalayas. I can plainly see the anow and I daresay that before I finish this course of training I shall get quite Dear to it, and that will mean a considerable amount of climbing. It is a wonderful sight to look down into the valleys below us and you can perhaps realise it better when I say that we are about eight thousand feet above sea-level. The Church of England has penetrated even here, but in 1905 an earthquake occurred here and destroyed the church building, which has not yet been completely restored, a little work yet remaining to be done inside. The climate up here is beautiful and the evenings are quite cool and bracing, so that even if it does involve harder work it is much preferable to being down in the plains gasping for air under the scorching sun." SUDDEN DEATH.—The death occurred very suddenly on Thursday morning last of Mrs Idris Silvanus (nee Jennie Evans), the second daughter of Mr (II Caswallon") and Mrs J Evans, 203, High Street, Cefn Coed.. Deceased, who was twenty seven years of age, had been married but a very rfhort time. An inquest was held at the Police Station on Friday morning, the coroner being Dr W R Jones, while Mr Janaes Gould, Cartref, was foreman of the jury. Mrs George, 216, High Street, gave evidence that Mrs Silvanus had visited her on Wednesday evening so that witness afterwards accom. panied her to the house of her sister, Mrs G Evans, i, Cross Street, where deceased bad been living. She seemed quite well when witness left her. About 2 a.m. on Thursday alorning Mrs Evans called her up and when she got to her home she found deceased lying on a couch very sick. Nurse MiUward was seBt for and did much to make Mrs Silvanus comfortable and sent for Dr Lf Jones. They were not seriously alarmed, and Mrs Silvanus did not complain of any pain until a few moments before her death which occurred before the arrival of the doctor. Nurse Millward corroborated. A verdict was returned of heart failure and palpitation and slight bronchitis." The funeral took place at Tabor Burial Ground on Monday, and a large number of people attended. The Rev R M Harris, Troedyrhiw, officiated. The chief mourners were Messrs J T Evans (father), Idris Silvanus (husband), Tom Evans, Lance. corporal Alcwyn Evans, R.F.A., and Emrys Evans (brothers), T and W Evans (uncles), John Evans, Enoch Davies and Wm Evans (cousins), and Messrs W and J Silvanus, LI Jenkins, W Stafford, W and D Lewis. The floral tributes included one from A few friends of the M.E T. Co. and one from the clerks of the Plymouth Colliery." I

BRECON. HOSPITAL FOR FOUNTAIN PENS.—Any make pen quickly and cheaply repaired.—A. Hughes & Son, Stationers. JUST TO REMIND You. Sow now; hardy Mangold, Turnip and Swede. To prevent disappointment buy your seed from WILDING, Seedsman, Brecon. Telephone 92. LADIES.—You can keep your bands beauti- fully soft and white and your complexion per- fect by using "Rosaline Cream." 6d., Is., 2s. Sold only by Gwillim, chemist, Brecon. Think of Morris at Tea time. A steaming hot cup of tea! Is there anything more refresh ing, or better as a tonic, when it's a pure blend, properly made? What would the world do without it, and how would it exipt? I am glad I was not born before tea was discovered," says the Connoisseur, and we all endorse his sentiment. We stock so many kinds that we can easily suit all palates Liptons, Blue Cross, Hornimans, Azulikit, Twinings, Volapuk, and probably best of all our own choice tea specially blended to suit the Brecon water which You cannot help but appreciate. Try it.- MORRIS, Bridge Street, Brecon. MISGUIDED YOUTH,-At Brecon County Petty Sessions, on Friday-befpre Messrs Owen Price (in the chair), David Powell, and A A Mitchell -Thomas Morris, a youth of Dinas road, Brecon, was, charged by John Brace, head water bailiff to the Usk Board of Conservators, with having salmon roe in his possession for an illegal purpose.—Mr H F W Harries appeared to proseoute on behalf of the Conservators, and defendant pleaded guilty.—Job Rose, a water bailiff, stated that on the 5tk inst. be saw defendant fishing the Bran brook at Aberbran Bridge, and cotioed him put a box in his pocket. On asking bim for this box he pro. duced another, but on witness insisting banded over the correct box, which contained salmon paste, prepared for use as bait. Defendant told witness he had found it by the water, and asked to be forgiven. Witness might have confiscated defendant's rod and the three fish be had, but did not do so.—Mr Harries men- tioned that there was no previous conviction for illegal fishing against the lad.—Defendant admitted, in reply to Mr David Powell, that be bad been apprenticed to a business firm in the town with charity money, but said he had left, and he did not think there was any likelihood of his being taken back. It was also stated that he was liable to be called up under the Military Service Ac.-The Bench ordered a fine of 7s 6d including costs, and the Chairman said the best thing defendant could do would be to go into the Army. He was very foolish to leave his trade. Ladies, if you would be wise Score a point—economise; Take a tip and patronise— 24, High Street, Ewart Wise. THE LORDSHIP OF BRECON.—Mr William Rees, M.A,, a native of Brecon, and an old pupil of the Brecon County School, gave an interesting address on "The Lordship of Brecon in the Middle Ages," to the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion in LondoB on the 21st instant. Mr Sidney Robinson, the member for Breconshire presided, and the audience included Sir David Brynmor Jones, Dr. Hartwell Jones, Mr Idris Bell (of the British Museum), Mr Hubert Hall(secretary of the RoyalCommisBion on Public Records), and the secretary, Sir Vincent Evans. Mr Ellis Davies, Sir David Brynmor Jonee, Mr Hubert Hall, and Mr E. T. John took part in a discussion which followed. THE FINEST TEA obtainable in Brecon is Meredith's Digestive Tea at 2s 6d per lb, in lib, ilb, and lib packets. Guaranteed excep- tionally free from tannin.-MEREDITH & SONS, Brecon. THE LATE MR JOHN JAMES DAVIBS.—The older inhabitants of Brecon will have learnt with regret of the death, which took place at Soutbport, on Jane lOfcb, of Mr John James Davies, a native of the town, born in 1853, who was in his youth engaged on the printing s'aff of the "Brecon County Times" for some years. Forty years ago be went to Oswestry and was an esteemed member of the "Owestry Advertiser" staff from that time op to his death. At Brecon he joined the old Volunteers and attained the rank of sergeant, and one of bis two sons is now serving with the Shropshire Territorials in Hong Kong. A staunch Church- man and Conservative, he sang in the choir of Holy Trinity Church, Oswestry, for 30 years and worked very bard for the Conservative Party in the town, receiving the medal of the Association of Conservative Clubs in recognition of bis labours. The funeral took place at Oswestry Cemetry on June 13th, and amongst the mourners were Mrs Taylor, of Brecon, and Mrs Poole, of London, formerly of Brecon (sisters), and a number of aldermen and councillors and other leading inhabitants of the town, including two of deceased's employers, Major C. fl. Bull, Mr C. H. Beavan (Conserv- ative Agent) and representatives of the Conservative Club. Spring Cleaning, Spring Cleaning. Daisy Vaccuum Carpet Sweepers for Sale or on Hire.— Meredith and Sons, Ironmongers, Brecon. HANDED OYHR."—At Brecon County Police Court, on Thursday, David Evans, farm labourer, no fixed abode, was charged under the Military Service Act with being absent without leave on May 29tb, and was handed over to a military escort. EJECTMENT ORDER.—At the Borough Police Court on Monday before the Mayor and other Magistrates, Mr J. James Williams, Llanfees, was granted an ejectment order against Sidney Lloyd, 14 Newmarcb St., Llanfaes. Applicant stated tbat be had sent Lloyd dozens of notioeB to quit and he bad Dot paid a penny in rent sinoe April when be was in arrear- Tomatoes, Strawberries, Fresh Daily from our own gardens.—Alfred Quarrell, Brecon. Tel. 74. MINISTER'S IMPENDING DEFARTUBE. The Rev T Gwyn Thomas, who has been the pastor of the Glamorgan St. (C) Chapel for nine years, has received and accepted the nnanimous call' of the-English Congregational Chapel at Briton Ferry to become their pastor, THE GARDEN.—A large assortment of all kinds of weli-bardened Bedding-out Plants now ready at lowest prices; also Marrow, Cucumber, Cauliflower, Celery Plants, and Winter Greens now offered.-MEREDITH & SONS, Brecon. FARMER'S DEATH.—The death took place on Sunday night, somewhat suddenly from pneumonia ot Mr Rees Rees, Penorug Farm, at the age of 60 yef-rs. Deseased, who was a native of Trecastle, took over Pencrug Farm some three or four years ago, coming here from a farm at Abercaro, Monmouthshire. Daring LLANWRTYD WELLS. TRIBUNAL.—Mr J T Evan?, J.P., presided at a meeting of the local Tribunal held ou Friday evening last, there being also present Messrs J A Davies, Rhys D Jones, Samuel Griffith (clerk), and J E Carey (military representative). Result of claims as follows:—W R Jenkins, Dolcoed Hotel, granted one month's exemption, marked final; Wm James Williams, in the employ of Mr Arthur Jones, butcher, exemption till October 1st Vincent Luther Jones, of tbe same address, exemption granted to the 31st of July, marked final; David Caradoc Davies, bootmaker, case adjourned; David Davies, haulier, London House, exemption gran:ed till October 1st E J Pugh, greengrocer, case adjourned William Thomas, Kimberley House, exemption till 1st of October Rees Llewelyn Price. Pen-y-wern, exemption for one month J E Graham, painter and decorator, exemption for one month; Hartley Roberts, Cambrian Woollen Factory, conditional exemption David Evans, Osborne House, exemption till Sept. 1st marked final Rees Jones, roadman, conditional exemption. Mr Roderick Jones, Dinas farm, applied for a temporary exemption in respect of Rees Price, Irfona, Llanwrtyd, employed ia felling and hauling timber. The Military Repre- sentative objected to the case being beard, as it did not come in the area, and the objection was upheld. DEATH AND BURIAL. A much respected inhabitant of the town of Llanwrtyd passed away on the 22ad inst, in the person of Mr John Evans, Bhoilymbong House. Deceased was born at Llanerch-hiwdda, Cyngbordy, near Llandovery, just over sixty years ago, aod for some years carried on a very successful dairy business in the city of London, eventually returning to his native parish, where be was engaged in farming pursuits, which he left about 12 vears ago. residing ever since at Llao- wrtyd. The late Mr Evans was of a quiet disposition, and a faithful and active member of the C.M. Church and Sunday School. He bad been ailing for some months, and a few weeks ago underwent an operation at Swansea. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon last, the body being conveyed by hearse to Cyn- ghordy, and the remains being laid to rost in the graveyard of the church of St Mary. VISITOR'S SUDDEN DEMISE.—Sympathy was expressed at our Spa when it became known that on tbe afternoon of Thursday last that Mr William George Newark bad passed suddenly away at Pantglas, where he had been staying. Mr Newark, who was 70 years of age, and belonged to Llanelly, was a regular visitor here. An inquest was held on Saturday morning, before Mr W Jones- Williams, deputy coroner for North Breconshire. Mr Joseph Pritchard, Cloth Hall, was foreman of the jury. Dr Burke (acting iu the absence of Dr P R Tarbet) said deceased died from angina pectei.. and a verdict was returned in accordance with the medical evidence. The remains were entrained on the 1.38 train en route for Llanelly. Mr W Williams, Myrtle House, was the undertaker. LOCAL SUCCESS.—Mr John Anderson Davies, son of Mr Anderson Davies, Hazelhurst, Llan. wrtyd, has passed his matriculation examination in mathematics (Lampeter). A BRAVE Boy.-On Saturday afternoon last Jackie Davies, aged 4, son of Mr Caradoc Davies, shoemaker, Station road, when playing at the rear of Dolecode terrace, fell into the river. His predicament was seen by Angelo Adami, aged 11, son of Mrs Adami, Chapel street, who immediately ran to the spot, entered tbe river and pulled Jackie out. Angelo is to be congratulated on his great presence of mind.

GARTH. THE MART.—The first mart of the season was held here on Wednesday of last week. Several animals were brought, but there were no buyers. Consequently, no business was done. Llandovery fair, the same day, prevented dealers from attending.

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS. SHEARING. Sheep shearing is now in full s wing, and for the next three or four weeks ia North Breconshire there will be beard on all sides the bleating of sheep, barking of dogs, and the shouting of men collecting tbe flocks. So far, very little use is made of machines, and there is not so much scope for them when one efficient man can shear at least 60 hill abeep in a day. The farmers are not short of hands yet, as scarcely any of them have joined the Army. So women shearers will not be needed, although it is work well within their ability. With them it would be a more picturesque affair altogether than it is now. ON LEAVE.—Pte Evan Joaes, son of Mr Jones, has been at home on leave. He is look- ing smart and fit.

bis stay in Brecon be attended the Bethel (CM) Cbapel and was a faithful member being a teacher of the adult Welsb Women's Class. Deceased leaves a widow and several grown up children. IN THE GREAT ADVENTURE. Second- lieutenants E Corbett, L Heins, and W Hughes, of Brecon, have recently been bome for a few days before going on imperial service. Lieut. Hughes, as ill luck would have it, developed diphtheria after leaving England, but bis father (Mr C J B Hughes) has had official information that he is better. BISHOP OF SWANSEA'S RETURN.- The Bishop of Swansea, who has been some months in India, acting as chaplain to the Brecknocks, has returned to England and arrived in London on Tuesday. He is in perfect health, and hopes to come to Brecon in a day or two. INFIRMARY ACKNOWLBDSMENTS.—Six quarts daily of milk for one month from Mrs Parry deWinton; vegetable? and flower?, Miss Williams, Penpont gooseberries and lettuce, Mrs Evan Williams; flowers. Mrs Recnie Brewer, Mrs Quarrell, and Miss Irene Nichols; magaeines, Mrs Graham Clarke, Mrs-Edwards, Mrs Senior, and Miss Tack. CAMDEN ESTATK RENT AUDIT.—The balf. yearly andit for the Marqoess of Camdea's Breoonsbire estates commenced at tbe Castle Hotel, Brecon, on Tuesday. In the abatnoe of Capt. J. Heathcote Addie, the estate agent, on military duty, Mr W. Forrester Addie (Capt. Addie's father), who formerly held the office, coDdncted the audit, and was assisted by Mr P P Williame, the ageni for Breconshire. Miss Abson, manager of tbe hotel, provided an ex- cellent luncheon. Mr Forrester Addie pre- sided, and the usual toasts were druuk.