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T55fJSLE AT SGETHR??. I 8oW' 4IIio; Will Dispute Mentioned in Brecon Police Court. At Brecon County Petty Sessions, on Friday-before Mr A. A. Mitchell (in the chair) and Mr Evan Morgan—Margaret James, a domestic servant at Noyadd farm, Scethrog, was charged by Howell W. Phillips, farmer, of Noyadd farm, with stealing a lady's under skirt, a pinafore, a shawl, and a cap of the value of f2 10s. Mr Lewis W. H. Jones appeared for the prosecutor and Mr J. P. Jones-Powell (Messrs Jeffreys and Powell) appeared for defendant, who pleaded not guilty. Prosecutor stated that his wife died recently and he missed certain things belonging to her. On May 1st he told defendant that Mr Steven Davies (one of the executors of his father's will) having hired her, it would be pleasant for them both if she would produce her box. She refused to do so. P.C. Bendle came and she again refused, saying the constable should have given her notice. Witness, the constable, defendant and another girl named Yaughan then went upstairs to defendant's bedroom and in her box they found an underskirt and pinafore belonging to the late Mrs Phillips. The box was not locked. Defendant had been wearing a cap belonging to Mrs Phillips, which the constable took possession of, and the shawl ^vndnred from the kitchen when asked for it. Mr Jones-Powell It was your father's farm and lie died V Witness Yes. Did anyone ask you to go to Scethrog ?—Yes. Who asked you ? Mr Lewis Jones objected that these ques- tions were not relevant to the case. Mr Jones-Powell said he proposed to show that prosecutor had spite against everybody who did not go out of Scethrog farm at his wish and that he lia4 no right there. Defen- dant had been engaged as servant there and he had donc-hls to get her out. Mr Lewis Jones said the executors had no right there -as the will was disputed. The Chairman said he thought the line of cross-examination being pursued had nothing z!1 to do with the case. After some argument, Mr Jones-Powell asked witness if he had not told the executors of his father's will that he would not have defendant at Scethrog. Witness No, I have said she was not a suitable girl for the place. ( On May 7th, fair, day, did you say ''Are you going to keep that girl there, that'thief ?—No. Are you up in arms against the other ser- vants there, in the same kay ?—Not at all. Have you brought a summons against another servant ?-Yes. Is that with the same idea of getting him away ?—Certainly not, I want peace. The Bench held ttR, t questions affecting another servant were not relative. Mr Jc::cs-P'v,vell said it was perfectly scandalous that he could not ask witness questions as to his spleen against defendant. Mr Evan Morgan As affecting defendant alone, yes but not as affecting others. The Deputy Clerk (Mr W. Jones-Williams) to witness Do you bear any malice against the defendant ?—No. Mr Jones-Powell finally protested most strongly against being prevented proceeding with the line of cross-examination he had adopted. "1\, T T" -1:\ A.-nminotinn • T'hø will is not being disputed by you, but by your brother ?-Yes. Mr Jones-Powell objected to questions of this sort as being exactly of the kind he was stopped putting, and the Bench declined to hear more. P.C. Bendle gave evidence as to his visit to the farm, and said defendant claimed thatr the articles in question were given to her by Mrs Phillips. In cross-examination the con- stable admitted that there was no attempt at concealment. Joan Vaughan, formerly in Mr and Mrs Phillips's employ at Brecon, gave evidence of identification. Mr Jones-Powell, addressing the Bench for the defence, said he believed this to be a most cruel charge brought to get the girl away from Scethrog because prosecutor could not get her away by other means. A more monstrous charge was never brought. Defendant gave evidence. She said she had been in other situations and had always had a good character. She was engaged to go to Noyadd farm in November by Mr T. J. Phillips and was re-engaged in May by Mr Stephen Davies, an executor. She waited on Mrs Howell Phillips a good deal in her last illness, and Mi's Phillips g~ve her- the skirt, pivifw. G'jÎ ;¡:: ",hawl "rl "h", ww thP. ran mid shawl openly, both before and after her death, and no one complained. Marv Jane Powell, wife of Wm. Powell, of Noyadd cottages, who has been casually employed at Noyadd farm, swore -that Mrs Phillips told her she had given the things to defendant and "hoped to livedo pay her much more for the kindness she had shown." The Bench dismissed the case, the Chairman remarking that they did not consider the evidence at all conclusive and they also took into consideration the girl's previous character. The four articles were handed over to defendant. ANOTHER DISMISSAL. James Price, labourer at Noyadd farm, was then called to answer summonses taken out by Howell W. Phillips for alleged assault oil April 29th and malicious damage to a set of harness on May 1st. Mr Lewis Jones and Mr Jonea-Powell again appeared. In cross-examination Mr Phillips denied that Price had been put in charge at Soethrog by the executors. He went to the Barracks about him, not to get him into the Army, but because lie would not do what he was ordered to do. Price had been re-engaged by the executors. The Bench dismissed both charges.

DUESSMAKma AT HOME. I By SYLVIA. A NEAT COSTUME. Those women whØ'õ.ft incomes arA dress allowances are decreasing are providing them- selves with a useful outdoor costumc whilst materials are to be had at anything like a reasonable price. Here, then, is a. model for the home dress- maker to choose, the coat being arranged on the simple, straight lines which do not date" like anything more elaborate, and is wearable all the year round. The coat can easily be made a wee bit longer if wished, and though the pleated skirt sketched is the prettier model to wear with a short coat, a plain one of medium fulness is equally suitable, and .can be managed from the pattern. It can also be made with fewer spaced pleats if the extra felncss fco not liked, or, which is the more probable, the length of material will not "run to them." Materials, &c. So far as fabrics go, whilst a good covert coating," "gab," tweed, or cheviot is to be commended for general utility wear, our old friend navy serge —provided it is really of the naval variety-is not to be beaten for beeoimngness, besides which a costume of this Pattern No. 2,195. A neat costume, cut and made on simple lines, is a most delightful investment, and the sketch shows a nice design for the school or business girl as well as the war-worker. About 5Ayds. of double-width goods will be necessary. material and colour -does not give away the date of its origin quite so soon as a more i fauey fabric or colouring. And it is the time now when we haTe seriously to ponder) on these things, since the possibilities of the future where woollen fabrics are concerned are very limited. To Cut Out. The coat fronts should be planed to the sel- vedges of the folded material, with the centre back to the fold, and the sleeves, so that tl-e cuff parts come a wee bit on the bias. It will netd a lining (which should be cut a trifle bigger than the material), also front facings, fin from the front, only to extend a few inches back, and to cover the lapels well. As to the skirt, the centre front goes to the fold, and the straight edges of side gores to the selvedges, the seams being arranged to come wndtr the pleats. Mark round care- fully, also the notches, and cut out, allowing ample turnings and at least two inches for the hem of foot-part. To Make Up. When cut out, tack the canvas interlining inside the fronts as marked by the tracing- line. which shouM be cut on the bias and oAamnwod to make it nliable. Next tack, stitch, and press the facings in position over this, then inake and put in the pockets, make the buttonholes, and sew on the buttons. tack back and fronts together at the shoulder and under-arm seams, try on if necessary, then stitch at the seams, which open and press; make and sew on the collar, which is also interlined and stit-ched at the edges. press, also the rolVom of lapel, tack and fell lining in place inside, thus neatening I the raw edges. Make, line, and sew in the slec-ves. I Kor tfte skirt.- join and press the scams, ex- I cept the back, turn up and tack hem, then fold and tack the pleats, which are more easilv done like this than when the skirt is joined all round. Press well till each pleat is fiat, thc-ii tick together, at back, which seam should be concealed by the pleats; leave enough at top for placket, finish it ofi, neady and firmly, also the bit of hem, which has been left open to enable this to be joined up, arrange and sew on the waistband, and fasten off. SIMPLE SUMMER "COMBIS." We are approaching the time of year, so far as the calendar is concerned, when such a garment as tha £ skctc-hed will be very wel- come, though it is true that of 1-ate the most I flill3Y underwear has found favour all the year round.* Mvt»rw!=, For this pattern 'yinserie crepe of the silken variety would be the choice of those whose purses are not limited. Cotton crepe, however, is within the reach of a moderate allowance, and makes very dainty underwear, with the advantage of being very easily laun- dered. Nainsook and longcloth are, of course, too well known it) need mention, but it must < Pattern No. 3,196. to Here is a dainty and at the same time easily-made combination pattern, which can be had for slim and stout figures. About 2jyds. of I 36-inch material will be needed. I be remembered that all cotton fabrics are I now increasing so in cost that it is a go I thing to add to one's stock of underwear I

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how TO Obtain* tHE fa'awori*, I We can supply paper patterns each week of the sketch beaumgjhc number belowit. Our patfWas afc speeis.lrr cut lor us from/<&signs expressly prepared for this column, and the cost of E each complete pattern,is Srd., post ftee. Address all letters, enclosing stamps for patterns, to "Sylvia," VVhiuuriars House, Carniel;t« Street, fcondon, E.C. 1. Bp to re a.O'J- mention tbe r.imitei o £ the pattern required wwa^ordering. P,,itte,rs %i tie despatched within last* days of the receipt'; i,-e application. BARGOED" COAL. THE MOST LASTING BOIL IS WELSH." THE BEST WELSH COAL is BIRGOEP." ¡¡, —— The only place obtainable is Brecon is at THE Breconshire Coal & Lime CO. Ti iVsoid a.t all the Ccsipany's Retail Depots, ireok Loads (1 to id iocs) taay be had at kit Station m Wal- at Factors' price*. PARISH COUNCIL CLERIS.-The forma JE. and notices required by Clerks to Parish Cotwacils and Parish Meetinge may .be b otatned ta tbe oan Cty Times OflSces, Brecon.

L before tue prices of materials rule still luguer. The trimming of the garment in the sketch consists of lace insertion and edging, but cm- broidery would look equally well, and, in fact, when worked on the fabric itself is not only dainty but most durable, 1. 'l Out and Make Up. Place the centre front of the pattern, which consists of kalf of the combination, on the .length of the material, opened out ix> its full width, and then folded in half width-ways. Mark round the bi»*>ine very carefully, and thi n cut out, allowing tusnings. When ready, turn in and finish off the hems or facings of front- and finish these off with buttonholes and buttons. Next ioin the gax- ment together at the various seams, which should be narrow run-and-fell ones; then make the darts, and whip the insertion and edging to the neck and knee-edges, also the arniholes. f Run the ribbon t-livotigli the Vace or inser- I tion, and fiiiifli, off firmly and neatly.