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BRECON. Missing.—Mr and Mrs Lowe. Newgate Street, have been notified that their son, Pte. Bertie Lowe, is posted as missing.—Mr. and Mrs. Penry Winstone. 32, Struet. have also J been informed that their only son. Private Charlie Winstone, is missing. Pte. Winstone, prior to enlisting, was employed by Messrs. Coppage and Sons, and was well known in the j borough. | Indigestion, Wind, Pains after Meals. Biliousness, Constipation, and all stomach j troubles are cured quickly by taking G-WIMIM'S Alkaline INDIGESTION MIXTUKE. Bottles 1/3, 2,), 3/4. only of Gwn.i.iM^Chemist. Brecon. Personal.—We are glad to hear that Mr T. J. Parry, of Fronwen Terrace. clerk to the Breconshire Insurance Committee and the Brecon County School Governors, is making good progress after an operation at the Brecon Infirmary. Potato Spraying for Preventing Blight.— MEUEDITH & SONS, Ironmongers. Brecon, have a KNAPSAC K SPKAYF.K KOI: HIKE. Lending Library for Llanfae-.—We under- stand a movement to form a lending library for the young people of the parish of St. David's has been started by the Vicar. It is intended to be in full swing by the time winter arrives. TOMATOES, Cue01 I>EKS, and all VEGETABLES fresh daily from our own gardens.—-AI.FI:r.i> QUAIIKEM., High Street. Brecon. Military Cross.—It will be of interest to the large number of Brecon friends of Lieut. P. A. Gaskell, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, to know that he has been awarded the Military Cross. Lieut. Gaskell served for a considerable time 011 the Western Front in 1914-15. where he was seriously wounded. He is now in Salonika. Charles's Electric Corn Cure cures the worst corn in a few days. 1/3. double size If(j.-I Sole Proprietor, GWII.I.IM, Chemist, Brecon. Prisoners of War on Harvest Work.—A number of prisoners of war are now working in the hay harvest in Breconshire and we under- stand are doing excellent work. There are 411 in camp at Tregunter. 50 are daily expected at Brecon and later on several migratory gangs will I)e-(iitt here. BROCI -OLR, BKUSSEI.S SI'KOUTS, C A U LI FLOW L:I: A II SPUOUTING BRoccof.) PLANTS now ready. strong and sturdy stuff.—MEUEDITH & SONS. BKKOON. Accident. Wilfred Watkins. the eleven years old son of Mr Benjamin Watkins, of 43. Fi ee Street, fell from a tree at Penlan on [ Sunday and fractured a wrist. He is under treatment at the Infirmary. Retirements. Major Sir G. Forestier- Walker. Bart., who has been doing duty at the Bfcnacks from the outbreak of the war, has now retired. Sir George has become almost as j well known in Brecon as if he were an old inhabitant,, and is very much liked both at the Barracks and by the townspeople. Another j retirement is that of Col. Brewer, who has been for some time assisting at the Ministry of National Service office in Bridge Street, and was formerly engaged on recruiting work at the Barracks. On Lea C. Weaver Price, of the Tanks," is home on leave. Minister Leaving.—The Rev. R. G. Thomas, minister of.Kensington Baptist Church. Brecon, and secretary to the Brecon Free Church Council, has been invited to the pastorate of Calfary Church, Brynmawr, and has accepted the invitation. » Influenza.—There are numerous cases of ¡ influenza at Brecon, mostly of a mild type. but one or two rather severe. Death of Former Bank Cashier.—Lieut. T. Mozart Jones, whose death at his home at Tre- castle from the effects of wounds is reported in another coluiliii, well knowy and very much liked at Brecon. He was for some time cashier at the United Counties Bank (now Barclays) and gave valuable help at entertainments as a reciter. He was also a member. of the Brecon Golf Club and the Brecon Sports Club and was a good bowler. Some time before the war he was promoted to the Bristol branch of the United Counties Bank. Sunday School Treats.—-The children attend- ing the Nonconformist Sunday Schools had their annual treat yesterday (Wednesday), when' they were take: to various farms near the town. Playing a different Game. Pte. T. J. Eddols, an old Golf Club caddy, is home on furlough after two years on the Western Front. during which he has seeii much fighting. Infirmary Acknowledgments.—Flowers. M*. I Chambers. H. and E. Davies, Penwern, Mrs. Talbot, Mrs, Parry. Llanspyddid egg.- and flowers, egg -ervice. Lower Chapel, ditto Llangenny eggs. Mil Simon: roses. Park Browne and Miss White strawberries and greens* Mr., Hughes vegetables, Miss Williams, Penpont raspberries and black cur- ranis. Mrs. Davies. Glandwr. Mr. Rich goose- berries'. Miss Davies. Mrs. Quarrell lettuce, Rev. Saunders Jones magazines. Mi* Edwards. Mrs. C. deWinton papers. Mrs. Senior, Miss Tuck, "County Times." L •

Painscastle Rural District Council. Thursday.—Present Mr John Davies (chairman). Rev H Griffith, Rev D Morgan. Mr H Pi ice, Mr J imes Davies, with the Clerk (Mr R T Griffiths), and the Surveyor (Mr Sheldon). The Clerk applied for an increase in his salary and pointed out that for nearly ten years he had done the work at a salary of £ 20 odd a year. j Upon the proposition of the Rev D Ditorgn 11. it was resolved to increase the clerics salary to £31) per annum. The question of obtaining stone for certain roads was adjourned until the next meeting. I I

CEFN COED. Soldiers Welcomed.—A soldiers' Welcome Home was recently held at the Drill Hall in honour of Signaller Stanley Willis. R.W.F.. of Danyderi Lane, who has served for some time I in Salonika and suffered considerably from fever Private David Lewis. Monmouthshires. of Field street, who was wounded in France and Private Tom Williams, Pleasant View, who has served with the R.A.M.S. in Salonika. The Rev. J. Davies, rector of Vaynor, presided. The following took part in the programme :— Mrs. Price. Cwmtaff Mrs. Howells. Miss Nellie I Morris. Messrs. W. B. Jones. Penrheolgerrig Edward Griffiths, H. M. Price, Evan Davies, and G. Lewis. A presentation of a sum of money was made to each soldier. Death and Funeral.—The death occurred on Wednesday last at 11, Lower Vaynor road. Cefn Coed, of Mrs. Susannah Simon, wife of Quarter Master Sergeant Howel Giles Simon, 1st Breck- nockshires. at present on foreign service at Mhow, Central Iiidii, Afrs. Simon, the daughter of the late.gifcvElenry Jones and Mrs. Jones. 195, High wfeet. Cefn Coed, had contracted influenza, but died as the result of further complications. The funeral todk place on Friday at Hen Dy Cwrdd, the Rev. J. Seymour Rees officiating. The chief mourners were :— Masters Harry and Willie Simon (sons), Lieut. Ben Jones. Messrs. George and Stanley Jones (brothers), Messrs. John Simon, John Prosser. Ben Jones ('' Merthyr b") Isaac Jones, Wm. Jones, William Gough, Ivor Williams. William Williams, and David Williams. The Rev. T. Seymour Rees officiated and there was a large and representative gather- ing at the funeral. The Late Lord -Pthotiddt.A vote of con- dolence with Lady Rhondda on the death of Viscount Rhondda, who had formerly repre- sented the larger part of Cefn Coed in Parlia- ment, was unanimously passed at a meeting of the Vaynor and Penderyn Food Control Com- mittee on Monday evening, Mr. Morgan Thomas in the chair. food Items.—It was decided to appeal to the Ministry of Food for a better quality of flour for bread-making, and also for a more regular supply of cheese. Several applications were considered from those who wished to change their Vetailer. It was also decided that an appeal should be made on behalf of the Executive Officer, who has been called up for military service.

BUILTH WELLS War Items.-INTi- and Mrs Williams. 10- Garth road. Builth Wells, have received in- formation that their son. Lieut. F. Williams, Royal Flying Corps, has .been missing since June 24th. Lieut. Williams.. soon after the outbreak of the war, joined the second line of the Breconshires, and worked his way up to the position of lieutenant. He served in France for a long time with the infantry, but some time ago was transferred to the Flying Corps, and during the past few months had been in the thick of the fighting. A further letter has been received stating that Lieut. Williams was last seen flying at the height of 4000 feet and was making a gallant fight against four German aeroplanes. His machine was then under perfect control.—Mr and Mrs James Campbell, Rathbone, Builth Wells, have re- ceived information that their son. who was serving on the Western Front, has been missing for some time. The Late Mr Thomas Evans, Drovers' Armsi Eppynt.—Mr Thomas Evans. Drovers' Arms- Eppynt, passed away 011 the 30th ult. He was a native of Llanafan. and had lived at the well- known roadside inn for about 30 years. He was one of the most popular and highly re- spected shepherds on the Eppynt, and was keenly interested in the Sheep Dog Trials. The funeral took place at Troedrhiwdalar on Thursday. Women's Institute. — How women should use the vote was the subject of an address delivered to njembers of the Women's Institute j at the Church Hall by Miss C. Preston, of Bir- mingham. She handled the question with I ability and judgment, showing what an in- creased responsibility has been placed on the I shoulders of women by the passing of the Representation of the People Act. ) Rose Day.—The annual Alexandra Rose Day organised by Miss Vaughan, The Castle, proved j a great success, over X28 being collected. Colwyn Rural District Council.—Mr. Edwin Davies presided over a meeting of the Colwyn Rural District Council held 011 Monday, and others present were—Messrs. William Prothero, John Price, J. L. Davies, Thos. Davies, W. W. I Lennard (deputy clerk), and Dr. Black Jones (Medical Officer).-A communication was re- ceived from the Board of Trade drawing the attention of the authority to the Fuel Order If 18, and asking the Council to nominate a local fuel overseer for the district.—Mr. Thos. Davies proposed. Mr. J. Davies seconded, and it was agreed, that the newly appointed road surveyor (Mr. W. A. Weale) be appointed. Board of Guardiatis.-The Builth Guardians met on Monday last present—Mr. ThomaS Davies, chairman, the Rev. Lewis James, Messrs J. Price, Edwin Davies. William Prothero. J.. 0.- Bufton, Thomas Jones, David Jones. Roger Powell, Rees Jones. Thomas Pugh. James Jones, and W. W. Lennard (deputy clerk). —Mr. J. O. Bufton, on behalf of the House Committee, reported that the master and matron had decided to endeavour to carryon the work of the house without the assistance of a nurse for the next quarter The members expressed appreciation of the action of the master and matron, and agreed to the arrange- ments. Owing to the fact that Mr. J.'W. Sheen. Colwyn Farn. who was appointed for the duration of the war as registrar of births and deaths for the Colwyn Division, had declined to act, Mr. D. J. Pugh was appointed, and the work is to be carried out in his absence by Mr. D. J. Richards. Miss Pritchard, Cloth Hall, Llanwrtyd Wells, wrote thanking the Board for appointing her as a member. j Aeroplane Campaign at Builth Wells.—On June 27th the Builth Wells and District War Savings Committee opened an Aeroplane Campaign with the object of securing all in- vestment of to purchase four aero- planes to be named after Builth. On the first day the amount subscribed exceeded £ 13,000 and by Tuesday last the sum of £ 29,000 had been reached. The Committee obtained the assistance of the local banks, and the opinion generally expressed is that this is one of the most successful campaigns of the kind in Mid- Wales.' During the camgaign the Pearl > Assurance Company secured War Bonds to the extent of £ 4,000 and a cheque for this amount was handed over by Mr. Thos. Williams, dis- trict manager, to the chairman of the War Savings Committee, Dr. Black Jones. During the Brecon Aeroplane Week War Bonds amounting to £ 10,000 were sold by the Pearl." Personal —On Monday last Mr. Llewellyn Jones (road surveyor for the Builth Rural District Council) and Mr. W. A. Weale (sur- veyor for the Colwyn Distriot) were appointed to superintend the distribution of coal in their respective districts under the Coal Distribution Order of 1918. Property Sale. Mr. William Griffiths, Pendre, Llansantfraed, Hundred House, pur- chased Werneli, LIanganten, which was sold by auction at the Lion Hotel 011 Monday by Messrs. Price and Evans. The property is situated close to Cefn-y-Bedd village, and realised £10. The vendor's solicitor was Mr. H. Vaughan Vaughan. Builth Wells. Builth Officer's Distinction. The gallant deed for which Temp. Capt. Arthur Griffith Maitland-Jones, R.A.M.C., of Brynhyfryd was awarded the Military Cross is officially described as follows :— During operations he repeatedly reconnoitred the roads under heavy shell fire. By his example and leading he established communication with the most forward dressing stations, and succeeded in bringing up his ambulances and rapidly evacuating the wounded from very exposed positions." MARRIAGE. OF MISS H. F. WILLIAMS AND MR. F. A. ADLARD. On July 2nd at All Souls' Church, Langham Place. London, Hilda Francis, daughter of the I late C. -1k. Williams, Esq.. and Mrs. C. A. Williams, of Builth Wells, was mafried quietly to Frank Addison Adlard. Indian Army Hesene .of Officers. Afterwards Mrs. Williams entertained the guests to luncheon at the Langham Hotel. There were present :—Mrs. C. A. Williams, Miss Enid Smith. Miss Ena King, Miss Farrow, Mr. James Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Adlard, Miss Ivens, Lieut. Bristow (Gurkha Rifles), Dr. Edmund Spriggs. The j bride and bridegroom left for Devonshire during the afternoon.

DEVYNOCK. hi. 'N Personal.—We are pleased to record t week the success of a Devynock boy. "IZ" l- iV of Lieut. Tom Thomas. Hoyal Garrison V' lery, who has been awarded the Military during the last Italian offensive in Ital. 1 {oI" ll October he was awarded the Italian Medn W valour. Lieut. Thomas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. Devynock. :;|lC jt» brother. Mr. Brychan Thomas, was kl. tpet. td action in France in October. 1916. -< itti brother, Mr. D. Thomas, is Undergoing Air » in England as a mechanic in the ROY, Force. Hearty congratulations to j 1 Thomas upon this achievement. lh 1 •<W t IN Printed nini Oy THtt bi* TIVIH- LIMITED nt rte 4;ilvvarft una I" Brecon, in the (Jonn v of Rreckurck I n (J KiiDA Y, JULY Utli, 1VJJ 8 eiLid r gistered -a iur Uvucrui rosi vw newspaper

MILITARY WEPtflNG AT BRECON. A military wedding took place (by special license) at the Priory Church, Brecon, on Tuesday, in which much interest was evinced. The contracting parties were Lieur. T. Davies, of Newport—(a native of Crickhowell. where he is well kiiowl, and respected)—and Miss "Girlie Talmage. eldest daughter of Quarter- Master-Sergt. C. Taimage and Mrs. Taimage, the Struet, Brecon. The Rev. E. E. Davies, curate, officiated. The bride was mot becomingly attired in a dre.; of putty-coloured garbardine. embroid- ered with powder blue silk and silver, with hat of powder blue georgette over pale pink roses; z!1 71 and wore a spray of pink roses and carried a silver-backed prayer book. She was attended by her sister. Miss Eileen Taimage. who did the duties of "best girl." The best man was Mr. C. Davies, brother of the bridegroom. Owing to her father's absence on active service in the Balkans. the bride was given away by her mother. Lieut, and Mr*. Davies left by the 11.25 train for Swansea for the honeymoon, the bride travelling in a navy gabardine costume and Leghorn hat. There were numerous wedding presents, and both bride and bridegroom received manv telegrams of congratulation. •

I8r NOW .¡ is the tune to prepare for t he B () N- H o.Ni i., C () -,i i LOOK WELL, FEEL WELL, WORK WELL, SLEEP WELL. r-" It is a matter of NATIONAL IMPORTANCE to retain your health and nothing contributes more to that end than CARE OF THE TEETH. You can be relieved of all responsibility by placing yourself in the hands of MR. A. S. HENDERSON (for some years well-known to residents of Hay and District) who has opelied business on his own account at Brook House, Brook St., Hay. (Only Address). No delay. Country patients can be supplied in four hours if necessary. All work executed on the Premises. Personal attention daily at all hours. PAINLESS TREATMENT THROUGHOUT

HAY. Farmers' Union.—At a meeting of the Hay and Glasbury Branch of the Farmers' Union. held at the Swan Hotel. Hay. on the 27th ult., the chief business was the receiving of members' subscriptions for the year. It was reported that some of the Herefordshire parishes have done exceedingly well, and several new mem- bers have joined. A resolution was passed asking the Agricultural War Committees of Breconshire and Radnorshire to allow all horses to be sold on open permit, other than those required by the Food Production or Military Department." Salvation Army Flag Day.—The Hay branch of the Salvation Army held a flag day on Thursday la'st. in aid of the fund for enabling the Salvation Army to carry on their extensive war work at home and abroad. Thursday last being only an ordinary market day. the amount collected, £ 5, is considered satisfactory. The collection was organised by Captain Osborne and Ensign Newis. Jumble Sale.—A jumble sale was held on Tuesday afternoon last in aid of the funds of the Primitive Methodist Church. War Items.—Pte. Frank Youngs, King's Own Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mr and Mrs Youngs, of Oxford road, is reported missing as from May 27th last. Official information has only just been received. Pte. Youngs joined the Dragoon Guards in the early days of the war.—Sergt. H. Sturdy, of the Brecknockshires. and formerly an employee of Messrs H. J. Stephens &- Son, High Town. has just been dis- charged from military service. It will" be re- membered that Mr Studdy went out to Aden under Lieut.-Col. Lord Glanusk in the early day-, of the war. He was 'one of the most popular N.C.O.'s of the battalion, and his leaving India is the source of much regret among his comrades. Prior to being sent home. we -Litiders+,,ii,,d, lie had been suffering internally. After treatment in hospitals at Bristol and Cardiff, he was discharged as being totally unfit for further service. He is now living with his brother, the Rev. Arthur Sturdy, curate-in- charge at Pontypridd. Bredwardine Petty Sessions.—Held on Mon- day at Hay. before Messrs C. E. Tunnard Moore (chairman) and D. F. Powell. MrsM. Harpur, of Hardwick cottage. Clifford, was summoned for keeping a dog witut a license. Defendant for keeping a dog wittfput a license. Defendant failed to appear, and a previous conviction having been proved, she was fined 25/ P.S. Procter proved the case.—George Gurney, of Wellesley Court, was fined 15/- for carrying a gun without a license. Local Tribunal.—A meeting of the Urban Local Tribunal was held on Friday last. Present—Rev. J. J. deWinton (chairman). Messrs F. Cadman. J. Cater. J. Evans, J. F. Davies, T. E. James. J. M. Maddy, Reece Morris (X.S.R.). and Harry Morris (clerk). —Frank Warren Webb, :!G. Castle street, car- penter. wheelwfight. and undertaker Evan- Daniel Davies, 17. Broad street, manager and buyer for outfitter and boot factor, were granted conditional exemption on ground D.-Ibe N.S. representative applied for the review of Thomas John Stokoe's case, but the Tribunal adhered to the previous decision and coziditiortal sex- emption was granted.—Josiah Greenway. 5, Market street, marine store dealer, was granted temporary exemption for tNN-oo months, and W. Ernest Boucher. 40. Lion street, ironmonger's warehouseman, was granted three months' tem- porary exemption.

Red Cross Hospital, Penoyre. To the Editor of the Col'NTV TIMES. Sir.—We are most grateful for the following list of gifts sent to the Hospital during the past week. We are particularly short of vege- tables just now. and they are more necessary than ever, owing to the limited amount of meat also any cut flowers for the wards would lie very acceptable :—Eggs. IS Miss Best. per the Market Stall 170 Miss Llewellyn Davies. from Devynock, Sennybridge. Senny. Llandilo- fan, Hvdfer. Cray. and from Mrs. Walters,1 Danycraig milk. gallons, butter. Illbs" Mrs McCtintock vegetables and fruit. Mrs. Sturt and Captain Llöyd; flowers. Mi-. Webster. Mrs. deWinton. M. P. CONWAY LLOYD. July k. 191 S. Commandant.

LAND WORKERS' CAMP IN GLANUSK PARK. Owing to the increased demand throughout the country for women land workers, every effort hasbeenirade bi- the Brecoiishire Women's War Agricultural Committee to secure ad- ditional training facilities for L.A.A.S. recruits but it has been found that a large number of farmers who are otherwise willing to train recruits in this county will not undertake to do so. owing to the difficulty of providing board and lodging. Representatives of the Women's War Agri- cultural Committee therefore approached Lord Glanusk on the subject, and received his lord- ship's permission to form a camp in Glanusk Park, where 40 L.A.A.S. recruits could be boarded and lodged, and from which they could be sent out daily for training on the adjoining farms. A site for the camp was selected by his lordship, close to a safe bathing pool on the river Usk. This site also possesses a spring. providing a good water supply. In addition to the site. his lordship generously offered to lend the timber for erecting a bath house, cook house, store hut. drying hut, etc. He further offered to lend a boiler, portable kitchen range. stove for drying hut. and several other valuable accessories, and to defray the cost of labour in putting up the camp. Mr Fnrmedge. his lord- ship's agent, and Sergeant Bowles, one of the foremen on the estate, who has had considerable experience in camp planning, kindly offered to supervise the work of erecting the huts, laying on water, pitching the tents, etc., all of which arrangements have been carried out in the most efficient manner. A grant of £ 50 for the purchase of tents was sanctioned by the Women's Branch of the Food Production Department for furnishing. It was not found necessary, however, to expend the entire sum sanctioned, owing to the kindness of various ladies in the district, who offered to lend furniture. Mrs Ashby undertook to act as voluntary commandant, and Miss Dorothy Salt as volun- tary quarter-master for the camp. Three other ladies volunteered as cooks. A competent instructress has been engaged, whose duty con- sists in visiting L.A.A.S. recruits who are being trained on the adjoining farms, and in super- vising their work. This scheme was laid before a meeting of the Crickhowell District Sub-Committee of the Men's War Agricultural Committee, members of which committee undertook to canvass far- mers in the district, and as a result secured training facilities on adjoining farms for 37 trainees. Arrangements have also been made for giving additional training in milking on artificial udders at the camp, and for holding special classes in butter and cheese making at Glanusk Home Farm, Mrs Grinley kindly lend- ing the Home Farm dairy ffer this purpose. Mrs. Ashby (Commandant). Miss D. Salt (Quarter-Master), Mrs. Owen Evans (Local Village Registrar), Miss Phipps (Instructress), and Miss Hilda Yaughan (County Organising Secretary) are the Camp Management Com- mittee). The first detachment of 13 recruits arrived at the Camp on June 2211d. An additional 13 trainees from England arrived on the following Saturday. It is hoped that the number will shortly be raised to 37. AlmosVall the recruits who have hitherto arrived appear to enjoy the life under canvas, which is shared by the members of the staff.

I VOTES. I -J Li vce CONSERVATIVES AND UNIONISTS who arc desirous of having a voice in shaping the '7' Destinies of the BRITISH EMPIRE should At Once Examine the New Lists of Voters which are exhibited at POST OFFICES, CHURCHES, &c. to see that their names and qualifications are correctly entered. MEN, WOMEN, SAILORS, SOLDIERS and other WAR WORKERS are entitled if qualified. CLAIMS MUST REACH THE REGISTRATION OFFICER BY JULY 25th, the- 26th will be too late. Advice and assistance will be willingly given by Local Secretaries, or T. MAUND, Agent and Secretary, Brecon and Radnor Conservative and Unionist Association, County Times Buildings, Brecon.

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS. The late Mr. John Phillips.—We regret to record the death of Mr. John Phillips. Gwar- eeii,os, which occurred on the 2nd inst.. at the age of 73 years. Until nine days previous to. his death he was in good health, but he then had an attack of pleurisy and pneumonia, which proved fatal. He had lived all his life in Llangammarwh. was greatly respected, and a faithful member of the Calvinistic Methodist Church. The funeral took place on Saturday, and the remains Avere interred in LMilleonfel churchyard. The Rey. E. Evans, C.M., Gorwydd, conducted a short Welsh service at the house, and the rector (Rev. J. Evans) officiated at Llanlleonfel. The bearers were Messrs. Wm. and John Phillips. J. Bennett, and J. Evans. The chief mourners were :—Mrs. Phillips (widow), Annie. Nellie, Polly, and Kate (daughters). William and John (sons), Mr. Arthur. Station House (brother-in-law), Mr. W. Arthur. Tynllan (brother-in-law). Mrs. Jukes, Abertillery (sister.in-law), Miss Evelyn Arthur (niece), Mrs. Arthur (niece), Miss Kate Arthur (niece), Mr. Evans (soirin-law), Mr. and Mrs*. Bennet (niece). Florrie and Esther (grand-, daughters), and many other more distant rela- tives. Some beautiful wreaths and flowers were sent. The hymns sung in the burial service were My God. my Father." and "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau." Miss Nora Evans. Station House, was at the organ, and played the Dead March."

CRICKHOWELL l Tribunal.—At the last meeting of thl Tribunal, Mr E. Pirie-Gordon in the chaii 8f#. Usk Board of Conservators appealed on hen^ of their head water bailiff, aged Mr H. S. Lyne (clerk to the Co risen appeared for the applicants, and said the would not have appealed unless it was telL,, the man's services were indispensable.L't hacl already allowed nine men to go demur. It was said that fishing was tbe ,r¡;li re ,1 man's luxury, but they wanted to c01190^6^- the fish life they could, and there was a bility of the River Usk being netted in se^e„a. places. It was decided to adjourn the aPP !L' tion to the next meeting.- — Three m°n, 0« exemption was granted to a local b°°^s manager, aged 46, grade 2, and a boot ? proprietor and motor mechanic, aged e grade 1. Six months were allowed a LlangJ' mason, aged 45, grade 1. whose time occupied in repairs to farm buildings allot I It Llangynidr man, aged 46, with eleven chiW'-<v 1 the eldest of whom gave his life at and a Tretower roadman and small with eleven children. A local ironfliou? b- house agent, carrier, schoolmaster. all<"jjo "tl', and a tailor's manager, all grade 3, were :1" W, allowed six months. Recreation Ground.—Loud applause foll0^ an announcement made by Mr T. Vaughan meeting of the War Hospital Supply De' j held Inst week, that Mr Gwilym C. James* 11 Llanwysg. had purchased the Castle Field- intended presenting it to the town foi" A t>] purpose of a recreation ground. It is mlCl A stood that Mr James wishes to do s° commemoration of tne death in action. | France, of his son, Lieut. Cliristor V. Janie^ I 0 Obituary.—The death took place at b street on the 27th ult.. of Mrs. Sloggett. -,Ib.. of Mr. Sloggett. of Brecon, and mother of pO Sloggett, certificated teacher at Crickho^ Church Schools. The deceased, who was b visit to her daughter, had not been well '^51 some time. and the end came with "E suddenness. The funeral took place tl vj Edmund's Church on Sunday, the 30th 11 1 when the Rev. H. P. Somerset official Amongst the floral emblems was a wreath s Po by the school children. t \J Board of Guardians.—At the last meeting this board, Mr. Gwilym C. James presiding- D. J. Evans, the relieving officer for the 1°^- 1". district, informed the Board that he had N(j medically examined and put in Grade 1. was 49 years of age. He had already two in the Army, one of whom was reported 1 ing. and a third son was now joining. to asked the Board to support his applicatiopjj the Tribunal, and it was unanimously dec'-1- 0 to do so. f War Notes.—Two more Crickhowell are reported missing." One is Pte. James, eldest sou of Mr. and Mrs. Gec)!-y L** James, and the other is Pte. Fred Parson*' fi brother of Mr. James Parsons and Mr. Pte. John Gow. S.W.B., a ".e is known local game-keeper in pre-war da.V?' I h to-day in hospital at Baghdad. Rainfall. —The low rainfall for June made itself felt on the town water supply-' St{j the authorities have had to issue not^ cousumers to exercise economy. Rain fel U/ 9 days only throughout the month, and OI.d): £ were registered, against an average or- .llef | inches. The only years in which a rainfall has been recorded are 1912 y\J 1908 with '77, and 1915 with '74, the being the record minimum. The maxin^ rainfall for the month of June was renchec W 1910, when (V9:5 inches were recorded. Vy total rainfall for the past six months atnonn1 jj to 15*94. against an average spread °ve' period of 20 ygars of. 18*59. The foll°^||^ Wr statistics give the rainfalls for June f°rn(J, various vears :—1911,3*11 1912. 3*99 1* *88 1914. 2*28 1915. *7! 1916. 1*51 114 2*48. U/ War Notes.—Our readers will be please* ø. learn of the distinguished career of of fjl Clegg, better known as "Bert." a native this town, who is serving in the Navy. Dnr^ W/ the was he has been mentioned in ddspuf-1^ and been awarded the D.S.M., added to he has also received the Italian Order Af Bronze Military Medal for Valour. Mr. y*- is the youngest brother of Mrs. Robert* | Pe'nmyarth Cottage. His two brothers. .jj h Alfred Clegg and Mr. Ernest Clegg, are serving in the Navy after many years of a0{ tinction. Crickhowell people are proud their sailor sons, serving not only in the ^:lN' but also tl),e Merchant Service. Schools.—The schools have been closed seven weeks 011 account of sickness. clne N influenza.. ef Accident.—Mrs. C. F. Leonard and youngest child narrowly escaped seriou^t juries as the result of an accident in h street on Saturday evening last, which I witnessed by a large number of persons- > horse and trap were being driven up the str tbe. Kfj at a somewhat slow pace fortunately, and e little boy was in danger of being run over- j- 1' mother rushed forward and caught him '^[1 threw him out of the way, but in doing s° p0 forward. The horse and the trap both l over her body, but without touching her. he 8' beyond a severe shaking she was none seJ worse for her experience. All who ivitt" of the accident speak in great commendation Mr.->. Leonard's plucky and timely action. The Shops.—The tradesmen of the tow^^i arrangement, kept their places of bn^1 closed on Monday last.