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

¡ AVAILABLE LABOUR FOR THE LAND. I I THE WOMEN'S WAR AGRICULTURAL < COMMITTEE h..8 now trained 102 women in Milking, Butter m iking, Carting, Stock Work, Field Work. and Gardening, in the Counties of Brecon and Radnor. A number of these womea are now available, and their services can be obtained at the rate of 189 a week, or 7s 3. week and board and lodging. Farmers in teed of r.ddu onal lahon- pbonld apply to the Orgai;i?u f Secret- 1 Mrs Stapledon, or to the A-sistant Organising Secretary, Miss Vaughan Yaughan, 5, Glanirvon terrace, Builth Wells. Photo by H. Mack, Llantvriyd. CORPORAL G WIL YM RICHARDS, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, killed in action by a shell cu the nibt of the 24th July, was aged 31 and the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Edward Richards, Wellington House, Llanwrtyd Wells, with whom great sympathy is expressed. He spent a year and uine months at the front, during which time he had been home once on leave, having been twice wounded. His platoon officer, in a letter to his father recording the sad event, spoke in glowing terms of the great devotion tfg duty of this non-commissioned officer.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. Itainfall.-Resppetit)g the rainfall for the month of July, Mr Rhys D. Jones, Brynouen, Llanwrtyd, reports Total depth 3 28 inches, greatest fall '71 ins. (on the 17tb), rainless days 19. For the corresponding month last year- Total depth 2'2 ins., greatest fall '59 inches, rainless days 20. Military Notes.-Spcond Lieut Dan Williams, Pantyoityn farm, n-cently severely wounded at the front, is making fair progress towards recovery. Trumpet-Major Lewis F. Hope, during his brief stay with us this week, has been the recipient of an ebony walking stick with silver knob, inscribed, the gift of the locdl soldiers' presentation committee. Trumpet- Major Hope is now on home service. Platelayer Jack Powell, Sugar Loaf, who'has only just just returned from France, has joined up in the Royal Engineers (Railway Department). The Holiday Crowd.—The crowd of pleasure seekers which laid siege to our Spa on Saturday last is described by a veteran visitor to be the largest he has seen for the past ten years. It is calculated that 1,400 detrained during tbe day, and when the nigbt mall deposited the last batch the town may be described as a hive of busy bees. On Bank Holiday some 650 were added to the merry throng Weather conditions were favourable until even ng, when rain fell at intervals, and our many places of interest and amusement were all visited in torn, the Abernant grounds and lake receiving special patronage. Crowds visited tbq Spas, Dolecoed being as usual extensively pitronised, whilst not a few availed themselves of the many pleasures afforded by a visit to the Victoria Wells grounds and Pump House, where lovers of song are nightly entertained ia the Pavilion, the concerts drawing large audiences. Death.—After a prolonged and painful ill- ness the death occorred on Tuesday morning last at Northampton place, Llanwrtyd Wells, of Mrs Gwenllian Ingram. Deceased, who was a native of Llangadock, Carmarthenshire, came to Llanwrtyd some 30 years ago, and was the widow of Mr Morgan Ingram, who was prominent both in England and Wales as a successful cattle dealer. Much respected and of a most pleasing disposition, she was a faithful member (of ton-da C M. chapel, where she will be sadly misaed. Sue leaves six daughters, two of whom are at present in Canada, and two sons, Mr Robert Ingram, cashier London and Provincial Bank, Ammanford, and Pte. Luther Ingram, who is serving with the Brecknocks in India.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT BUILTH WELLS. Yesterday (Wednesday) Mr W Jones- Williams (deputy coroner) beld an inquest at Builth Wells touching the death of Jamel Williams, aged 46, of Stone Villa, who vvog killed at (fee Llanelwed^ Quarries on Monday morning. Tbe evidence showed that deoeass'j was returning to work after nine boles b*, been fired, having received the nsaal sijZn&1 from the foraatan that all was right. Tbe latter, however, noticing some riast rising called to tHe men II IJoak out, boys." Williato0 stumbled and before be recovered himself be was knocked over by a atone. His skuli WOO fractured, his chest crushed and a leg brokeD. death being instantaneous. Another maf named Hamer was knooked ever by a rolli°8 stone, receiving injuries to his leg and The foreman, at whose feet deceased fell, a miraculous escape. Williams leaves a wife and six children. Three of his sons are serv- ing wsth the colcars. A verdict cf accidental death was returned.

YSTRADGYNLAIS. Work resumed at Two Pita.—The anthracite colliprics of Ynypcc-dwyn and Y2tradfawrg which have been closed for soaoo time, have partly resumed work under the new mauaotl- ment. Work is expected te be in full swing 18 a week or so.

ABERCRAVE ve ci Killed in Actio??.—News has been recei ffom tLe War Offico by Mr aad Mrs J JonE8, Castle Hotel, Abarcrave, of the death in actio0 of tLwlr oaly sou,' Serge-ant Jack Jones, who bad been mentioned in despatches and awarded | the Military Medal. I _4_ -IoUO. .4.

MEMORIAL CARDS FOR SOLDIERS AN! SAILORS.—We have had compiled, for the special parpoae of cheap postal conveyance, book of new samples of memorial oards, at low prices. Many of these have been specially designed for soldiera end sailors, and we shall be plea-sad to send tha book on application Printed and Published by THE BBECON cou Times Liuitbd at the Bulwark and Lion Street, Brecon, in the County of Brecknock, THURSDAY, AUG. 9th, 1917, and registered at tse General Post Office »s » linewspaper.

FANCY FAIR AT CRICKHOWELL. I Favoured wi'h lipjutiful weather, the fancy fair beld at t ou Bank Holiday, io aid of rhe local Red O,088 Bureau, was a tremendous success. Residents in this particular locality once more showed their appreciation of sach deserving objects as Red Cross work, not only by their presence in huge numbers, but also by their liberality. The fair was held 06 the charming ground* of Glaunant, by the kind permission of Mrs Gil1 ^rt, It is estimated I that about 2,500 persons paid for admission, and tbat the gross takings will in all pro- bability exceed £200, and the excellent result of their untiring work must be a source of very considerable satisfaction to tha workers, and also to the promoters of the fete. As regards the latter, it would have been a pleasure to name them individually. Space, however, does not permand we content ourselves by once more pays;.u .■> high compliment to the energy dis played by them and their indefatigable and courteous bon secretary, Mrs J H Furmedge, who was ably supported in her work by Mr Farmedge. The road leading to Glannant was bedecked with streamer?, and the grounds were very prettHy laid oui for the occasion. Throughout the afternoon valuable assistance was rendered by the Brynmawr Boy Scouts, who, although j living at such a distance, were not slow in volunteering their services, and also by a large number of local scouts. Special mention is also due to the employees on the Glanusk estate, who in their spare time were practically I invaluable in the work of preparation for the event. It would be impossible to particularise i the army of workers who were seen flitting about the throng like busy bees. They all j worked with a right f:ood will, their counten- ances—real pictures •~>f ielisbt—being but a reflex of their hearts, nd abundant evidence of { their anxiety to do their utmost for the wounded Tommy.' It was a happy idea to get such I a large number of woauded soldiers from' Fenoyre, Brecon Barracks, and Maindiff to attend the gathering. That they were out to enjoy themselves was "err cedent, but tboCle who were ab'e to d" s> aim ient valuable assistance to the management. Toe Penoyre boys" announced to the public by an inscrip. tion on their motor conveyance that they were "Pecoyre let loose. The Bing Boys!" The only showman who plied his trade, in the maOCfr born" was Mr W Hor.-ington, of Abergnve»-ny, Wl10 r(-rN higdly not only pro- vided all the gamdS ai.J iiie tnik buffet, but also with bis accustomed good nature rendered most aaeful assistance generally. An object of much interest was a very pretty windmill erected on the grounds, which was the work of Monsieur Albert Henon, a Belgian refugee, and whicb was raffled during the afternoon. The following is. a !ist, doubtless not a very complete one, of the stall holders :-Flowers and fruit, Mra R H Arlingham Davies and Mrs Furmedge coat of arms china, Mrs Furmedge and Mrs W V Jones; fancv, Miss Edith Jones; jumble. Mrs Leonard Jones sweets and tobaccc, M- r.rdMp1 n P 6-riffiths j bats, Mrs R L clJrtci acd Mr? Parkinson odds and ends, Mrs Cole-Hamilton Penoyre hospital stall, containing useful articles made by wounded soldiers, Miss deWinton (commandant), and Miss Williams (matron); hoopla, Mra Rees, Pendarren Park ice cream and minerals, Mrs Benjamin Watkins and Miss May Huxley milk stall, Mrs Tom Davies; bran tub, Mrs Partridge. There was also a great variety of amusing attractions including cocoanut shies, aunt sally, bean bags, ball game, &c.. and not forgetting dancing on the green. Teas were provided on the grounds, in a capacious marquee, by Messrs C Lineli & Co., Crickhowell. The following is the list of, awards in the various competitions Baby show—Finest io4by under three months, Albert Hadley, son or Mr and Mrs E Clegg, Tycunfin, Tretower ditto under 9 moaths, Penry, ma of Mr and Mrs Hamer, Panteg, Llanbedr ditto under 18 months, George, soo of Mr and MIa Blackburn, Llangrwyney ditto under two years, Dalcie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dore, Danmyarth most sensibly dressed baby, Peggy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland Blennerhassett. The prizes in these competitions were £1 war loan certificates. Butter—1 Mrs Parkinson, Glangrwyney Court; 2 Mrs George, Knight's Mill; 3 Mrs F Orgee, Penpedyrheol. Eggs-I Mrs George 2 Mrs Dore, Danmyarth. Bouquet of wild flowers, for children under 16 -1 Maisie Leonard 2 Reuben Short. Bowl of flowers-I Miss Handley, Gwernvale; 2-Ws Phillips, Gaer. Best collection of vegetables-Mr C T Hudson. THE SPORTS. Sports were held during the afternoon and proved a useful source of attraction. The follow- ing acted as officials :—Starter, Mr W G James judges, MesBrs E Piris Gordon and Arthur ThOmas; stewards, Messrs D R Morgan, Cbas I 13twell and John Phillips hon. secretary, Mr J E Morris. The awards were as follows:- 100 yards handicap for boys under 12-1 Rees I Goff, 2 J Price. 100 yards handicap for girls under 15-1 Beatrice Lewis, 2 May Grey. 100 yards handicap for boys under 15-1 G Rowlands, 2 Jeffrey Leonard, 3 Sidney Davies. 80 yards veterans' raoe-l W Williams, 2 T J Allen. l20 yards handicap-l W Pugh (10 yds), 2 Fred Winstone (3 yds), 3 W G Jones (5yds). Band race—1 Bandsman Worrell, 2 Bandsman Miller, 3 Bandsman Yaughan. 60 yard* egg and spoon race—1 T Allen, 2 Sidney Davies, special Nancy Hamer. 440 yards open handicap—1 W G Jones (25 ¡ yds), 2 W Pugh (25 yds), 3 Fred Winstone (12 y. A pleasurable part of the afternoon's proceed- ings was the excellent music provided by the Band of the Sonth Wales Borderers, under the conductoi-ship of Mr C Fanner, L.R.A.M. A faucy dress daoce was held at tha Clarence Hall in the evening, when the place was crowded. The arrangements for this part of the day's amusements were ably carried out by Miss Meale, who, like the fete worker?, fctind no difficulty in organising u bind ut willing workers. Prizesi oflered fur the best fancy costumes were awarded to Mrs Parfsam, Crickhc»well ("Dutch"), and Ass Herrit, Brecon ("Spanish Dancer"). Miss Smith and Mr J Warren, Brvnmawr, won the waltzing prize. Messrs W E Kearney" Tredegar, and J Roberts, CnckhowJU, were the M.C.'s, and the music was provided by Messrs Salmon and Mattocks, Tredegar.

MARKETS GUIDE. BRECON, Provision, Frida'y.-Large sopjjly and brikk demand. Prices :—Batter I- 93 per, lb, ben eggs 5 and 6 for la, duck eggs 5 for In, fowls 78 6d to 88 6<3 per couple, docks 93 to 12s per couple, peas 5d per lb, apples 3d par lb, 2 potatoes 1<2 pet- lb, rabbits 187d each. Builth Wells, Monday.—There was a fair supply of stock. Cows with calves made as much as E37, yearling bullocks up to £14 10 fat sheep sold at last week's prices, aod cart pigs made from 30s to 36s each. There was a good supply of dairy and farm produce. Butter Is 6d to ls 8d per lb, fowls from 3s 10s to 89 6d per cpl., eggs 5 a Is, gooseberries 4d, raspberries 7d, wimberries 4-j-d, currants 7d per 2 lb. BRECON CATTLE, Tuesday. The largest market of the year, the chief feature being the supply of lambs, Prices for these were down by 3s to 4s per head, the rates being about Is 3d per lb, choice lots is 4d; yearling wethers best trade of the day, selling up to 71s 6d beef trade dragging, down at least £3 or 94 per head very little doing in store stock. TALGARTH GENERAL, Friday.—There was a small supply, and prices advanced :—Eggs, 5 and 6 for Is butter Is 7d to Is 9d per lb dress fowls Is 5d to Is 6d per lb, chickens Is 6d to Is 8d per lb, ducks Is 6d to Is 8d per lb, wimberries 6d quart, apples 2d to 3d per lb, pears 10s per cwt.

HAY. Miss Ivy GILBY, A.L.O.M., Silver Medallist L.C.M., Teacher of Pianoforte, Violin and Theory Solo Violinist.—For terms apply 1, St. Mary's Villas, Hay. Private Tom Hughes, A.S.C., son of Mrs Hughes, of Llanigon, has been wounded in France. Private Ivor Pr' sser, S.W.B., son of Mr and Mrs G Probser, Church street, has been co furtough recently. War Intercession.—At the Parish Church on Sander last services were held in commemor- ation of the Declaration of War, and large numbers attended Holy Communion both at 8 and 11 o'clock. At the 11 o'clock service the Vicar read the Hcmily issued by the Archbishops and again at Evensong, when special prayers of thanksgiving and intercession were also said. There was a procession at the close of Evensong I Russian Finn in Trouble.—Paul Sbanstraum. of the encampment at Whitaey-on-Wye, one of the Russian Finns employed ia cutting timber on the Whitney Court Estate, was on Monday last, at a special sessions at the Hay Police Court—before Messrs John Morgan and T E J ames-charged with being drunk and disorderly at Hay on the previous Saturday evening. Defendant, who was able to speak English, pleaded guilty.—P S. Erans stated that defen- dant, with a number of other meu of his nation- ality, was creating a disturbance near the town clock. He was very drunk, and, in rushing at another man, fell, and but for the fall, would have gone through the window of Mr Goles. worthy's shop. He (witness) helped him bp and told him to go hornet but he continued bis disorderly conduct, so hu arrested him and con- veyed him to ;the police-atation.-Defeadant was fined 91, and was cautioned by the bench. Council take Holiday.-Monday being Bank Holiday the Urban District Council monthly meeting, which as a rule takes place on the first Monday in, the month, was not held. j Visitor&-Many visitors have been Fesa in the town during the past week. Personal.—It was with profound regret that the town learnt from our last issue of the death -killed in action-of Captain P Morrall, only son of Colonel and Mrs Morrall, who some few years ago resided at Hay Castle, during which time .they became much respected by the people of Hay. Scholastic.—As a result of the examination held at Talgarth on June 27th last for admission into the Brecon Intermediate School Edith Aland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Aland, of Swan brook terrace, has been awarded a Free Place. Urban Tribunal.-The Hay Urban Tribunal met on Friday last, with the Rev. J J deWinton in the chair. Other members present were- Messrs James Evans, James Cater, T E James, J M Maddy, and J F Dalies. Mr Reece Morris was present as Military Representative. There was an application for conditional exemption by Mr H V Webb on behalf of an employee, William Alfred Osmond Lewis, aged 18 years, single, of Llanthomas Lodge, Llanigon, motor mecbanie apprentice. The grounds of the mechanic apprentice. The grounds of the application were Lewis was the oaly mechanic Mr Webb had left, six of his men having joined the Colours, and for want of labour he had had to close his cycle department in Lion-street. The Chairman informed Mr Webb that the Tribunal considered his case an exceptionally hard one. They had decided to give Lewis two months'exemption till October 3:d, during which time they tri.sied be wowld do bis best to get another man, but if necessary he muse apply again, and they would reconsider the position. The following cases were reviewed, and ia each the original decisioa was confirmed: -Albert Howard, single, Class C, employed by Mr R T Griffiths as clerk, absolute exemption AllfR Price, single, employed by Mr John Morgan, fanner, as shed and beam man, con ditional exemption William George Pitt, married, baker, employed by Mr J M Maddy, conditional exemption William Herbert Stephens, single, baker, employed by his father, conditional Thomas J Stokoe, single, chemist and grocer, conditional exemption Arthur E Price, single, coal carter, employed by Messrs Williams & Sons, Ltd., conditional exemption John Ammoods, married, ironmonger's manager, employed by Mr W Giles A J Price, carpenter, employed by Mrs C T Evans W E Boucher, married, ironmonger's warehouseman, employed by Mr W Giles T J White, widower, wheel- wright, employed by Mr H V Webb, conditional exemption Thomas Vincent Fegan, married, borsebreeder, conditional exemption Harry Francis Jones, married," draper, conditional exemption Edward George Mills, married, gro.'jer, (.. exemption Francis t hOi. Pitt, married, saddler, conditional exemption William Jay, married, market gardener, con- ditional exemption.

BWLCH. The sad news reached here early week that Ganner Frank Morris, R.F.A., eldest son of Mr and Mrs W Morris, Farmer's Arms, Bwlcb, was gassed by a gas shfill on the West- ern Front. The parents were informed by the Chaplain that he was brought in to the clearing station on July 25th, that bis con- dition developed pneumonia and that be passed away on the 27th. Young Frauk joined in March, 1915, when just past his 16th birth- day, and had been in France for nearly two years. He made the snpreme sacrifice 4oon I after his 19th birthday. Before joining the Army he was for a time employed by Mrs Gwynne Holford in the gardans at Bookland and afterwards by tbe G.W.R. at Resolven. He. won the esteem of all who knew him and had a ho.t of friends, both amongst lads of bis own years and older members nf the community. Sot'ti is the %horfc bat very uoble record of of the brightest and cheeriest of lads, who always-played the game. He was such a dear boy, so good and patient and looking on the bright 8i.de. Yonfbust be thankful thsfc Frxcl* proved m c, t f ? hero in hip 9 li r t life." So wrotn tbe Chaplain to his parents. Tha news cast quite a gloom ovar the whole neigh- bnarhood, where be 'M a great favoariie. Much sympathy is felt for his sorrowing parents. The parents desire to thank all those who hawe sent expressions of sympathy with them in their sorrow; to do so in dividaally would be difficult.

CHURCH LAOS' BRIGADE IN ¡ CAMP. Twenty years ago she newly formed Brcoon Company of the Chui-ch Lads'Brigade attended- its fires camp on tbe old mililtia camping gronrd et the foot ct the. Bsbcoks. Captain G G-rnoss Williams was in command, with Q.-M.-S. R W Evaue (new serving as a com- missioned officer in the great war) as voluntary instructor. The Vicar of Brecon accompanied itie Satis as chaplain. After 20 years of steady work, with wonderfully i-mall fluctuation from yeer to year in membership, the Coajpacy finds on the old camping ground in greater t-.ttength thai) on any previous occasion. The f&ct scflBott-ntlj robots the tbeovy that boys are a fickle and unstable rnce, quickly tiring of one thing after another. Brecon boy&, es all events, cau "stick" to a good thing when they find it.and that the Brigade is such generations of Brecon lads can testify. The Company proceeded to the Beacons on SotarSay, the tents and camp iqoipment having previously been convey ad there by motor lorry, under the competent superintendence of Mr W Smith, churchwarden of St Mary's, to whose voluntary services on all stfob occassiens the Brigade owes so much. The Assistant Chaplafn, Rev R Keble Williams, accompanied the fatigue party, and the osmp was ready pitched by the time the Company arrived. Even tired boys ficd it hard to sleep on their first night in camp, and the hoar was late (or earty) before complete silence reigned. Sunday is always the most important day of the week iu a Church Lads' Camp, and kst Sunday at the Beacons was no exception to the rule. The day commenced with a celebration of the Holy Communion in the open at a most beautiful spot, just beyooctbe csmp. Morning and evening services were held on the Camp Parade Ground. At the evening servioe a oolieotioo was made on behalf of the O.L.B. Prisoners of War Fund. The Bishop of Swansea, ohaplain to the Company, officiated at all The services. On Monday the camp was invaded by a host of visitors. Liaut W L Hughes, M.C. (whose portrait appeared in the last number of the "Brigade," from a block ISLlt. by the "County Times") took the opportunity of visiting his old oompaoy, and his visit was greatly appre- ciated. One of the original members of the Company, Mr George Jones (staff sergeant) also visited the scene of his first camp; while on Tuesday the visitors included the Rural Dean (Rev H J Church Jones), Cspt T P Thomas, R.A.M.C and Rev E E Davies. In the absence of the O.C., Capt C J E Large, ou service, the conduct of the camp has devolved upon the Chaplain and Assistant Chaplain, neither of whom is a stranger to camp life.

LLANGYNIDR. Choir Trip.—The choir of S. Cynidr's Church had their annual outing on Tuesday in the form of a trip to Llangorss. After an excellent luncheon at the "Red Lion," most of the members set out for the lake, and much amuse- ment was derived from the attempts of the amateur oarsmen, especially so with the boat in charge of T.P. which would insist on going anywhere and everywhere but where it ought to f,{o. After tea votes of thanks were passed to those who bad made the trip possible, especially to the Rector and Lady Salt, of Gliffaes. A vote of sympathy was also passed with .the Rector, who, owing to the state of his health, was not able to be present. The best thanks of the choir are due to Mr William Edwards, of Hillgate, and Mr William Powell, of Aberhoywe,* for so generously providing horses and conveyances free of charge. Nurse's Success. -r- Congratulations to Sister Gwenllian Roberts on her promotion to Stripe Sister. She is the eldest daughter of our esteemed collector, Mr A J Roberts and Mrs Roberts. Since she entered Croydon Hospital her course has been one record of success, and her service as an army nurse has been marked by rapid promotion. Her many friends in Llangynidr are more than pleased with her successes, which reflect great credit on Llao. gynidr as well as on herself, and trust she may have good health to carry on with her noble work. Pro Patria.—Tbe last few weeks have brought sad news into our little village. Mr Robert Bevan, the. eldest son of Mr Robert Bevan, of DufEryn Crawnon, hat been reported killed, somewhere in France. This young fellow was of a quiet, unassuming disposition and very much liked by all who came in contact with him. Much sympathy is expressed with his father and mother, the latter of whom has been very ill for some time.—Last week the news was brought that Mr Alfred Farr, son of Mr Thomas Farr, The Boat," has made the supreme sacrifice. He was formerly in the Army, in the Artillery, acd on the outbreak of war voluntarily joined up. He was a straight- forward, manly young fellow, full of spirit, and well liked by all his associates. Eight men from this parish have now given their lives for their country, seven of whom were formerly pupils of Llangynidr Church of England School. Good Family Record.—We are glad to ao- nounce that Pte Sidney Edwards, who was badly wounded in the head is making satisfactory progress. This is the second time this young man has been wounded. His brother, Pte E Edwards, was wounded at Aden, while another brother is with the Brecknocks in India.

I A Big Draw. The drawing for a settee made by Sergt Rodgers (4th Yorks) and Private Cunningham (22nd North- umberland Fusiliers), patients at the Penoyre Red Cross Hospital, took place at Brecon yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, in the presence of a Com- mittee. The toral number of tickets sold was 526, and the nett proceeds amounted to X12 13s. The winning number was 195, the owner being Miss Dora M Price, 5, The Watton, Brecon. The thanks of the committee were given to Mr Evan Jones, 1, High Street, for the energetic way in which he carried the matter through to so successful an issue. The vote was supported by Sergt. Mann (Yorkshire and Lancashire Regt)who holds the MM and D.C.M. The Penoyre Hospital was represen- ted at the draw by the Matron (Miss Williams), Sergt. Mann, and Private Briggs (24th Man- chesters). 3ISSI i The proceeds are to be devoted to the Soldiers' Tobacco Fund, etc., Penoyre Red Cross Hospital.

GILWERN. Personal.—We congratulate Betty Simpson, daughter of Dr. Simpson, on obtaining the seventh position in the entrance: scholarship examination recently held at Brynmawr. Great credit is also due to Miss Frances Boaden, in Avhcse class she was a pupil.

TRECASTLE NOTES AND NEWS [By Novus HOMO.] The liay harvest in this district is almost at an end, and the crops have been gathered in excellent condition. Owing to a late spring, following a bard winter, crops on the average are lighter than those of last \ear. There is every prcspect of splendid corn crops. Autumn sown wheat is hardly up to expectation, but the spring-sown is doing well, and if favoured with a warm August we hope to have a yield of fairly good grain, considering the altitude of the district. Barley and oats are very satis- factory on every farm about here. The total general cost of curing all "fishes," however mysteriously caught, is thirty shillings, with "pickling spices" included. So we need not grumble, considering the high prices, we have to pay these days for all necessaries of 'life. T The mortal remains of the late Mr David Williams, of Warren Cottage, Trecastle, were laid to rest at Cwmwysg burial ground, where also lies his. wife, who predeceased him some years. The body was conveyed by hearse from Ty Capel, Cray, where he had lately resided with his niece, Mrs Perkins, owing to old age and inifrmities., Mr John Davies, School House, Trecastle, died last Thursday, aster a few days' illness. Full particulars of the funeral, which took plate last Tuesday. will appear next week.

BRECON, CHARLES' celebrated CORN CURE cures the worst corn in a few days. Bottles 1/- each.—Sole proprietor-WALTER GWILLIM, M.P.S., Chemist, Brecon. Distsnguisbed Visitor.-Dr. Mary fbillipe, whose work in Serbia and Corsica in connection with the Scottish Women's War Hospitals is now well known, visited Brecon last week end. Musical Snocesses.—Ia the examinations of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and tb3 R.C.M. held on July 10th, the following papils were successful:—Elementary, Dorothy A Hood Williams, Ship Street, Brecon; Primary, Sarah, D J Probert, Eleanor M Probert, Oil- wbybert, Brecon, an of whom were prepared by Miss Gertrude A Garliok. Meredith and Sods have a large Stock of Cycle" by the best makers. Sole agents for the Raleigh, James, and Sunbeam Cycles.- 8, High St. and Lion St., Brecon. Plate-glass Insurance Society.—The antual meeting of the Brecon Chamber of Trade's Mutual Plate Glass Insurance Society was held on Thorsday uigbt, Mr W H Girasou in the obair. The Secretary (Mr W J Kuight) reported that the Society bad issued 81 poiioies, 67 of which remained in force, repre- senting a premium income of £ 33 13 7d. Only three breakagesjoccarred during the year, entailing an expenditure of £ 3 10s. The total number of claims paid during the eleveu years the Society bad been in existence was 33, costing 973 9s lid. This brought their average payment for breakages to 16 13a 7d per annum. JE50 had been taken from the deposit account and invested in Exchequer Bonds, xtnd there was now a deposit at the bank of £47 7s lad, which with the J610 7s 9d to be transferred from tbo current account, and the JE60 invested made the total value of their funds 9107 15s 7d. For the past seven years the sooiety bad only collected 50 per cent, of tho premiums, and it was resolved that for the ensuing year only 25 per cent of the premiums be colleoted, and it was also decided to invest another f,50 iu war stock. When in doubt ring up No. 99 for RBLIABLE information.—A. Hugbrea and Son, Booksellers, Stationers and Newsagents. A Concert that should not be Missed.— The Town Hall should be crowded to the doors on Friday night. A first-class Welsh Concert Party is appearing for tha benefit of the S.W.B. Prisoners of War Comforts Fond, and will ba assisted by the excellent band at the Depot. Brecon has not been overdone with good music of late, and we confidently anticipate that such an opportunity, for sach a OBOBe, will be made the most of. A reference to the advertisement in another column, which gives the names of the artistes, will convince the discerning that there is a treat in store. Bank Holiday.—There was a fair number of visitors here for the day, many coming in more or less ancient horse-drawn vehicles. A meet of the Wye Valley Otter Hounds was the one attraction, and many of the townspeople were "oat" for the morning. A fair number of motor cycles, but only a few motor cars passed through the town during tbe day. The polioe had quite a bappy time: there was "nothing doing," and the magistrates were amongst the tinetaaployed on Tuesday morning. 12,000 for Memorial College.-Mr Alfred Evans, of 76, Porcbester terrace, Hyde Park, S.W., who died on April 21, aged 86 years, left X2,000 to the Brecon Memorial College. Sugar Ration B. -Customers names are now being registered in view of the contemplated rationing of sugar by the Food Controller.- Meredith and Sons, The Stores, Brecon.

TALYLLYN. "OOtwty Ticses" Agency.-The 11 BrecaD County Times may now be obtained from Mr A Preecp, and orders should be Bent to him. Free Church Coucoil.—Under the direction of this Council special intercessory services were held on Sunday last at the Free Churches in the distriot, viz., Pennorth, LUufihan^el Talyllyn and Llangorse. In tbe afiernoou a united service was beld at tbe C. M. Church, Llavfitivroggi. Mr T I Powell (president of tho Council) was in the ohair and talin following ministers were present. :-RevB R Evaca, Or, diff; E Willicms, Newport, formerly of London T Hirriee, Llangorse and W Saer, Pej.i;>rtK Tbe Tusker* v?«r.j fcbs Rjvh Saer and Williams, and their addresses will long be remembered by tbo large congregation. The following aiso took part in tbe service :-M i s D Price. Fairview, secretary of tbe Council REV R Evans, Cardiff Rev T Harries, Lisa- garse Mr E Prosser, Lianggrse; Mr John Morris, Dolcoed Mr D Phillipp, Droscre HOGse; Mr D Pow II, Feacaemaer Mr J Price, Talyllyn. The lessons of the day were read by Mr E Prosser aad tbe President, and a most iqaprerisive eervice was brongbi to a close with prayer by the Rev T Harries. Special bymus were sung, Miss Ray Davies presiding at the organ. A collectior was made in aid of Brecon Infirmary. '• t

'f "fdAIt; BRECDNSHiE WAR ITEMS. Second-Lien! D GWYDne Powell, South Wales Bord^rcrts Tspcitoriai Foice, eldeir son of Mr and M&si ba-vid Powerl, oi Caadijsstii Brecon, was en Friday gazetted temporary lient, whkfcw serving with the Royal Flying Corps. Second-Liest L Dri-scoll, South Wales Bor- derers Special Reserve, was ou Friday gazetted temporary liens in tbe Machine Gan Corps. Second-Lieut H K Badgen, Soatii Wales Borderers, attached Royal Flying Corps, has been wounded end is in hospital in Fraoce. Lient Budgeu, who is 22 years erf age, and who < went to France at toe end oi 1915, is the eldest tOOl) of Mr H Badger., of Penarth. Temp. Lieut (temp. capt) E H M Luckock, Soatb Wales Borderers Territorial Force, was the subject of two "Gazette" notices of pro- motion on Friday-to be lient with precedence as from November 17th, 1914, aud captain as from Jane 1st, 1916. Second-Lieutenant Ronald Charles Wybrow Morgan, South W Glee Borderers and Royal Flying Corps, who died on July 28;b in boa- pital in France from wounds received the preceding day, was the only son of Mr A Herbert Morgan, of Westgate-on Sea- He obtained bia commission in the South Wales Borderers in 1915, was attached -a year later to the Royal Flying Corps, and secured bis pilot's certificate early in ttio present year. Oapt Wilfred Day, S.W.B., Capt Edgar Orford, S.W.B., and Lieut-Col Betvor-Pottgr S.W.B., have been invested with the Miliar1 Cross by his Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace. Seoond-Lieut L G Williams, South Wales Borderers, eldest son of the Rev Gower Williime, vicar of Pecdoyieu, baa been wounded. Major Rawstorne, Lancashire Hussars, agent for Col YsnaWes Llewelyn, has died of wounds received in action. It was officially announced on Monday that the names of Col Money, C B, retired pay, of the Brecknock Territorial Force Association, and Major V Ferguson, Reserve of Officers, S.W.B., have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of War for valuable services. Col. Money has been workine very hvirdvat the Territorial Association Office at Brecon ever since the outbreak of the War. Second- Lieut (temp. Capt) C G N Morgan, R.W F., son of the Rev D and Mrs Morgan, Llanstephan Vicarage, LIwen, has beef awarded a bar to his Military Cross. His wound (reported last week) is not serious; be was bit in the foot. Captain (acting Major) E P B MorralU only son of Col. Morrall. of Brecon, wbo was killed in action in France 00 July 28th, as reported in our last issue, was burn in 1884, educated at Westminster, and s afterwards by a private tutor in Brighton. Oo I the outbreak of war be at once applied for. II commission, and was gazetted a Lieutenant io the Border Regiment early in October, 1914- After passing through the Staff College, be went with his battalion to France in 1915, and two months afterwards it was transferred to the Balkans, where it took part in the retreat from Serbia. He was gazetted Captain io February, 1915, acd appointed to the command of a Company in the December following. 18 July, 1916, he was invalided to Malta, thence to Eugland. After convalescence he served in the Special Reserve Battalion of. his Regiment" While thus serving he was for the grei%#Or portion of the time in command of an import. aot island on the West Coast. In May this year he was posted to a battalion of the Border Regiment in France, and was acting second iø command. His Colonel writes:—"His death was a very great lors to the Battalion. Be made a splendid second in command, alway* cheery, most bard working, and quite fearless- I feel a keen sense of personal sorrow and 1°89 at. his death." ===== j