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BRECON. Indigestion. Wind, Pains after Meals, Biliousness. Constipation, and all stomach troubles are ,"red quickly by taking GWII.LIM'S Alkaline IM>K;ESTIOX MIXTURE. Bottles 1/3, 2/3. 3/4, only of GWILLIM, Chemist. Brecon. Prisoners of War Arrive.—A batch of pris- oners of war arrived Brecon on Monday -evening for land work. They were in charge of Sergt.-Major Arthur Probert, a Brecon man. Potato Spraying for Preventing Blight.— MER EDITH & Soxs. Ironmongers, Brecon, have a KNAPSACK SPRAYER FOR HIRE. Buckland Estate Rent Audit.—The Buckland Estate half-yearly rent audit was held at the Wellington Hotel on Friday last. Mr. E. C. Maurice, the agent, officiating. Owing to the war there was no dinner, but an allowance was made instead. Sow Now !Yheeler'' Imperial Cabbage, Webb's Emperor, Flower of Spring. &c. Giant Rocca. Tripoli Onions, Aire.—Ar,FKKI> QUARREI.L, Seedsman, Brecon. Retirements A Correction.—We very much regret to state that, owing to a misunderstand- ing in this office, it was erroneously announced under the heading of Retirements in this column last week that Colonel Brewer was rejeiring from the work of the Ministry of National Service at Brecon. Colonel Brewer has not retired and is not likely to do so. His brother Captain Brewer, who has for most of the war period been doing good service at the Barracks, has retired. Charles's Electric Corn Cure cures the worst corn in a few days. 1/3, double- size 11g.- Sole Pnrprietor, GWILUM, Chemist, Brecon. j Mount Street Schools War Savings Associa- tion.—This week completes the first half-year's work of the Mount street Council Schools War Savings- Association. During the half- year 183 members have been enrolled and r)01 War Savings Certificates have been purchased, also f25 worth of War Loan Bonds have been bought by the children and staff. With a view to adding a little more enthusiasm to the work and bringing in recruits, the Mayor (Mr. W. F. Parry deWinton) visited the schools on Monday last and gave the children an earnest address, emphasising th. fact that though at the present time money is very plentiful, in the near future it will be very scarce, and pointing out the absolute necessity of preparing for that rainy day at the present time by saving every possible penny. His worship congratu- lated the staff and children on their first half- year's work and left a cheque value two War Certificates, to be a Yarded by the Head Teacher to the most diligent and deserving-of the members.. I BROCCOLI, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, .CAT:LIFLOWER I ANl) SPROUTINU BINX R N.I PLANTS now ready, strong and sturdy stuff.—MEREDITH & SONS, BRECON. The Better 'Ole."—This real war play, which makes one laugh and cry by turns, is well worth seeing. The last performance in Brecon will be given this (Wednesday) evening in the Town Hall: Belgian Honour. Miss Annie Davies. daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Davies. of the Watton, has been awarded by the King of the Belgians the Queen Elizabeth medal for services rendered to Belgian refugees and soldiers at the Refugees' Camp at Earl's Court. London. Runaway.—On Tuesday evening about six o'clobk Llanfaes was alarmed by a runaway horse. The horse was drawing a dray loaded with wood, and it made such a pace that the wood was thrown in all direction?, incidentally II putting a lamp-post out of order. The run- away was stopped at Mason's road. Horse and dray belong to Messrs. Harris and Williams, timber hauliers, and had come from Glanrhyd, Libanus. Death of a Former Inhabitant.—We regret to learn that the death of Mrs. Margaret Catherine Whitfield (wife of the late Mr Charles Whitfield) occurred at Hitchin on June 25th last. Deceased, who had attained the age of 70 years, was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Rees Price, Bridge Street. Brecon, and was well-known to the old inhabitants, having carried on a stationery business for many years at the Bulwark. Her only daughter, Mrs Henry Gates, survives her. The burial took place at Hitchin Cemetery on June 28th.

TALYBONT-ON-USK. Important Appointment for Colonel Jones- Williams.—Brevet-Col. H. R. Jones-Williams, of C'wy Pare, who recently relinquished command of the 3rd Battalion (Special Reserve) of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, on completion of his period of service, is now* the competent military authority for the counties of Glamor- gan. Monmouth and Carmarthen, with head- quarters at Cardiff. As local readers probably know. Colonel Jones-Williams has been doing good work in the training of men for the Front from the early days of the War until two or three months ago.

Bees Take Possession of Empty Hive. To the Editor of the COCXTY TIMES. Sir,—It may interest some of your readers that owing to the mildness of last winter I found all my bees dead in the only hive I possess. I examined it and tore out some of the empty comb. In the spring I noticed a few odd bees entering it and leaving it. I mentioned it to a local apiarist that I should not\ be surprised if those bees were prospecting with a view to bringing a queen there. My suggestion was scouted, and I was informed that it was impossible. A week ago my hive was as full of bees as it has ever been, which anyone who approaches it too closely knows to their cost, and they apparently have decided to remain. It would be interesting to know if any of your readers have heard of a similar case.—Yours, &c., July 17th, 1918. C. WALKER. Sunnybank. Brecon, Syuth Wales.

Sales of Horses Order, 1917. Some time ago the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union appealed to the authorities to remove some of the restrictions on the sale of horses, and as the result of constant and united effort the Secretary of the Union has now received the following letter from the Secretary of the' Breconshire War Agricultural Executive Committee :— I beg to inform you that the Breconshire War Agricultural Executive Committee have decided to remove the restriction confining the sale of horses between the ages of 3 and 5 to farmers resident in the county. It will, how- ever, still be necessary for farmers to apply for licenses in respect of all horses used or capable of being used for agricultural purposes, except- ing cobs and ponies."

VOTES For MEN AND WOMEN (Sailors, Soldiers, and other War Workers), Can be CLAIMED up to THURSDAY, JULY 25TH. Voters' Lists can be inspected and full particulars obtained any week day at the Offices of the Breconshire and Radnorshire Conservative and Unionist Association, "County Times" Buildings, Brecon. Z5 ) T. MAUND, Registration Agent.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. Flag Day.—As the result of a flag day held on Saturday last on behalf of soldiers blinded in the war C3 7s 4d was collected. Our Discharged Soldiers.—Concerts have recently been held at the Pavilion, Victoria Wells, to provide comforts, etc., for the dis- charged soldiers who are here recuperating, and so far the sum of t 8 2s 2d has been handed over to the treasurer of the acting committee. Shearing.—The final wool clip of the district took place at Clyncae Farm on Friday last. The morning was stormy and early on fears were entertained that a finish would not be accomplished, but at mid-day the elements cleared and by 9-30 p.m. good generalship and hard work proved victor. The old fashioned welcome was accorded to all and some 140 persons were present, including 5(; shearers. Two thousand one hundred sheep went under the shears. Food Control.—Mr Rhys D. Jones presided at a meeting of the local 'Food Control Com- mittee held on Saturday last also .present Messrs J. R. Hope Davies, D. 1. Williams, E. Saunders Morgan, D. J. Price, George Davies, and Samuel Griffith (executive officer). The increase of sugar supplies was discussed and allocated, the retailers to revert to their normal supply in the month of October and an increased supply of meat for the forthcoming busy months of August and September was satisfactorily arranged. The Executive Officer was asked to communicate with the retailers respecting an increased supply of cheese to be put on sale. When the Controller lost control.—In the words of a famous comic opera there is no possible, probable, shadow of doubt whatever" as to the smartness of the Executive Officer of the Llanwrtyd Food Committee, but there are "off" moments in all careers. It happened that OIl Saturday last, when Mr Griffith travelled homeward from Ammanford accom- panied by his son, he had in his possession one pound of beautiful farm butter. At Llandilo a high dignitary of the Church entered the compartment and the parcel of butter was transferred from the carriage seat to the rack overhead. So far as Mr Griffith knows that butter is still on the rack on reaching home he discovered he had left it behind him. Military Notes. Second-Lieut. Tim P. Williams, Penmaenllwydd Farm. has been home on short leave. Sapper J. C. Powell. R.E., Sugar Loaf Cottages, has been wounded with shrapnell in the head and is in hospital in France. Jack is an old Territorial and has I paid two visits to the front, being employed on railway construction. At home he was a plate- layer on the Sugar Loaf stretch.

LLANGYNIDB. Funeral.—The remains of the late Mr Ernest Edwards were laid to rest in S. Mary's church- yard on Tuesday, the 9th inst. Deceased was thesoll of the late Mr John Edwards, for many years rector's churchwarden, and* the nephew of Mrs Brewer. He was only in his 25th year. He was in the service of Mr Philips, draper, Merthyr, by whom he was highly esteemed and had reached a position of trust in the business. He had an attack of influenza followed by pneumonia to which he succumbed. While he lived at Llangynidr he was a faithful member of the Church CW>ir and Sunday School. War Items.—^e regret to hear that Sergt. Wynter has met with an accident in France, and is now in hospital with a crushed leg. His eldest son Thomas Wynter is also in France attached to a Machine Gun Corps, while kis second son. Mahon, is in this country under- going a course with the Machine Gun Corps.— Sergt. Willie Perkitis was home for the week end on sick leave. He is stationed for the present at Newcastle.

ABERGWESSIN. The Wool Crop.—The great harvest of this district-the wool harvest—has now been completed, and this season has been one of the best as regards quality and quantity.

LLANGORSE. Sudden Death.—The death took place Tuesday morning of the youngest son of and Mrs. Joseph Powell, Pendre, after oU^ few hours' illness. Following so soon a the sudden death of their daughter six mo0 A ago, the deepest sympathy is felt in the for the parents. The funeral takes place Saturday at Llaufihangel Churchyard.

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS OA' Visitors.—The visitors at this favourite have been fairly numerous and up to last the weather was fine and added greatly to enjoyment of those who were able to take tb walks to view the lovely scenery which this district. '■)

LLANAFANFAWR. n Resignation.—The Rev. D. A. Griffith, C.} who is in his 70th year, resigned the I)asi of Troedrhiwdalar last Sunday, where he laboured diligently and successfully for Jj 'I 'I years. Mr Griffith leaves fhe district Llandrindod, where he and the family itlte to reside in the future. The resignation take effect in three months' time. = i

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CEFN COED. Influenza Abating.—The Cefn Coed Council School re-opened on Monday, after being closed for two weeks on account of influena. Reservation of Grave Spaces.-The proposal that grave spaces at the Cefn Coed Cemetery should' not be reserved unless purchased out- right has now been dropped until the com pletion of hostilities, providing they were ac- quired in' the first instance prior to 1898. This decision of the Merthyr Corporation was an- nounced at a meeting of the Board of Guardians on Saturday, when the Town Clerk forwarded a communication to that effect. The letter was a reply to the Guardians' protest against such action, the discussion on which was initiated by Mr James Davies, Cefn Coed. Funeral.—The funSral took place on Satur- day at Hen Dy Cwrdd of Mi^> Gwenllian Mary Watkins»only daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Watkins, 19, Lower Vaynor road. Miss Watkins, who was sixteen years of age. had never been very robust, and succumbed to a sharp attack of influenza. The funeral was largely attended, and a number of young girl friends acted as bearers. The Rev. J. Carrara Davies, pastor of Hen Dy Cwrdd, officiated. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Soldiers Welcomed.—A Soldiers Welcome Home was held at the Drill Hall on Thursday in honour of Bombardier David Parry. Corpl. James Pickett, and Private Thomas Lewis, all of whom were home from France, the last named having boen wounded and gassed. The Rev. J. Carrara Davies was in the chair, and Mrs M. Lewis made the presentation of money. Mr W m. Williams welcomed the guests on behalf of the people of Cefn Coed. The fol- lowing took part in the programme :—Misses Olwen Rees and Gwenfron Edwards. Messrs T. Davies and Griff. Davies (Merthyr). Coun- cillor Joseph Price proposed a vote" of thanks to those who had taken part, and Mr David Parry seconded. Mr Matthew Owen gave an entertaining speech on France's Day and Mr James Davies, seconded by the Rev. J. Davies, rector of Vaynor, proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman. Guardians Surcharged.—Considerable interest has been aroused in the Cefn Coed district by I reason of the fact that Mr Jos. Price, J.P., C.C., and Mr James Davies, both of Cefn Coed, are among the thirteen members of the Merthyr Board of Guardians who have been surcharged I) by the District Auditor in respect to the "wiping off of £ 695 13s. arrears due tp the Guardians. £ 350 of the amount was" struck I out" in the half year ended March, 1910, and £ 330 in the following half-year—each amount .being arrears of strike relief granted in 1912— while the balance of £ 15 13s. was the difference ] between an order of 12/- per week made by the Stipendiary Magistrate, and 2/fi per week made by the Board in the notorious Barry case* At Saturday's meeting of the Board. Mr F. T. Jame-i (the clerk) presented for confirmation a petition to be forwarded to the Local Govern- ment Board asking for the disallowance of the surcharge. The Guardians deny that they were negligent in enforcing payment, leading to the sums due in a very large number of cases becoming irrecoverable, and point out that it was the auditor himself who suggested tHat 1 sums irrecoverable through change of address and subsequent failure to trace should be "wiped off." The petition has been signed by the surcharged members, and will be forwarded ¡ to the Local Government Board.

BUILTH WELLS. I The Late Mrs Gwynne.—The death of Mrs Gwynne, Radnor House, took place on Saturday last after a few days illness. The deceased lady had attained an advanced age, but was very active and able to attend to home duties until within a short" time of her death. Educational.—On Saturday lasf the annual scholarship examination in connection with the Builth Intermediate School was held at the school, and 10 candidates presented themselves. The examination for the Evans' Exhibitions was held at the Council school on the sifcne date and nine candidates sat. Captain Pratt.—Mrs Pratt. Wyebrook, wife of Cant. A. Pratt, has received news that her husband, who was reported missing a few weeks ago, is a prisoner in Germany. Captain Pratt has had a distinguished career in the army and has served, mostly in France, from the outbreak of the war. Co-operative.—The adjourned quarterly meeting of the Builth Wells and District Co- operative Society was held on Tuesday evening at the Foresters' Hall and was largely attended. Mr Jno. Xewman (president) announced the receipt of the resignation of the manager, in consequence of an incident which took place at the meeting a week before bu4 a vote of con- fidence in the manager was passed, and the committee was re-constituted, six old members being re-elected and three new ones chosen. The resignation was then withdrawn. Obituary.—It is with jjggret we record the death with tragic suddenness on Sunday, the 7th inst., of Alfred Douglas John, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Walter Willis, of Sherwood, Builth Wells, and grandson of Mr and Mrs Whitney Sylvia, Glasbury, from bronchial pneumonia and whooping cough. The funeral C!1 took place on Wednesday at St. Mary's Church, Builth Wells. The chief mourners were Mr Willis, father, and Mr Humphreys, uncle. The body was carried to ifs last rest- ing place by four little girls, Madge Jenkins, Constance Moyra, Olive Davies and Maggie Watkins. In the absence of the Vicar, the Rev. Jones, Alltmawr, officiated. There were a number of beautiful wreaths and sheaves of flowers from relatives and friends. Much sympathy is felt for the parents and grandparents in their bereavement.

NEWBRIDGE-ON-WYE. Will of Major Rawstorne. Major T. G. Rawstorne. Yeomanry, of Dohven. Xewbridge- on-Wye, and the Cavalry School, Netheravon, Wilts, who died from wounds received in action, left property of the value of Probate is granted to the widow, Mrs. Margery Rawstorne, of Laverstoke, Whitchurch, Hants (daughter of Sir Win. Portal).

GLASBURY. Women's Institute.—A meeting of the Women's Institute was held in St. Peter's Hall on Thursday evening. Mrs Money presiding, when Miss Jones, the organiser for South Wales, gave a most interesting demonstration on fruit and vegetable drying and bottling. There was a very good attendance. Memorial N-i A service was held in St. Peter's Church on Sunday evening, to the memory of Pte. William Jones, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Rhys Jones, Pontithel, who was killed in France on June 20th. There was a crowded congregation of relatives and friends, some of whom came long distances. A very able sermon was preached by the Rev. F. Whitehead, who showed how we all commence work- for others to build upon. We arc not here to work for our living but to make the world better and thus all Christians willingly give their sons to go out to crush the powers'of evil. militarism, despotism and barbarity, so that the world be purified and made better for the generations that come after. In speaking of Pte. William Jones, Mr Whitehead men- tioned that it had been his privilege before he joined the army to serve in the belfry calling .the people to worship God Sunday after Sunday. Special hymns were sung (439, 210, 538 and 23IX and after the offertory hymn Mrs Ammonds sang most feelingly "Blessed are the departed" from Spohr's "Last Judgment." Then followed the committal prayers for the dead. Muffled peals were rung I at both morning and evening prayer by twelve of deceased's fellow bellringers.

CRICKHOWELL. Tribunal.—A meeting of the local Tribunal took place on Monday last, when Mr. E. Pirie- Gordon presided. There were also present Mr. Gwilym C. James, N. S. representative, Mr. James Howell* Board of Agriculture representave. and Mr. Hugh R. Williams, Local Government Board inspector. The cases of five local grocers, which had been before the Tribunal on previous occasions, were con- sidered in private, after which the Chairman announced that it was decided to grant six months' exemption in each case.—Mr. R. H. A. Davies, who appeared for four of the appli- cants, said these were cases where the sanction of the Ministry of Food was required if the men had to go. Under any circumstances conditional exemption should be granted.— The Chairman Our decision stands.—Two men who had been previously given conditional exemption and subsequently graded were in- formed that there wras no necessity for them'* to put in any claim for exemption, as the Ministry of National Service had laid it down I that in such cases the exemption previously granted held good until a review became neces- --r- I sarN-The following Grade II. men were each given three months' exemption :-A newsagent and stationer.. 39 a carpenter and undertaker, -tO a roadman, 4K and a quarryman, 48. A watchmaker and clockmaker. aged 35, Grade I, was given one month. The Relieving Officer for the Lower District, whose claim was sup- ported by the Board of Guardians, was given six months, and one member of the Tribunal remarked that the applicant had done well for his country in sending his three sons, one of I whom was reported missing. The Secretary of the Gilvern Motor and Engineering Company, aged 32, Grade III. was also granted six months. Board of Guardians.—Monday, Mr. Gwilym C. James presiding. Mr. R. J. Hayward moved that the bonus of 3s. in kind, recently given to the indoor officers at the House be paid in cash instead. He was unable to see the difference in paying in cash and in kind.Mr. J, H. Jones seconded.—Mr. W. G. Watkins disagreed. He did not believe in giving money j on the back-door system. If an increase in wrages was required why not say so V The 3s. was given in kind because it was contended, and rightly, too. he thought, that the rations of the officers had been curtailed by the Food Controller.—Mr. W. Howells and Mr. Enoch Griffiths spoke in support of the resolution, and the Chairman, Mr. W. G. James and Mr. A. J. Thomas spoke against it. The latter remarked that he was of opinion that the officers were better fed than two-thirds of the ratepayers. —The motion was rejected by 12 votes to 0.— Mr. Hugh R. Williams, Local Government Board inspector, attended the meeting and expressed his pleasure at the general condition j of the House. The infirmary was looking very clean, the nursing and medical attention was good, the children were well cared for, and the house generally was in splendid order. He urged the Board to improve the sanitation of the establishment. Rural District Council.—At the monthly meeting of this Council, presided over by Mr. W. G. James, the Clerk (Mr. T. Yaughan) read some of the principal provisions contained in the recent Coal and Lighting Order, as far as this particular district was affected.—Mr. F. J. Hurley, surveyor, and Mr. Wilfrid Watkins, assistant surveyor, were appointed joint local fuel officers at the remuneration provided in the schedule of the Order.—Mr. F. J. Hurley in his report referred to the fact of his having had to exercise care in the town water supply, turning the water off at night having become a necessity. This restriction, however, had now been removed in consequence of the recent rains.

l CWMDU. I Camp Concert and Presentation.—With the object of giving the Commandant (Captain Lorraine), who has been transferred to another and more important camp, a good send off. a farewell concert was held at the Y.M.C.A. hut at the local camp on Monday evening last, when theme was a good attendance of the Guard and friends. The new Commandant, Lieutenant McDonald, a young Irish officer who has been doing yeoman. service in France and has been gassed and severely wounded twice, carried out the duties of chairman in good style. A capital programme had been arranged by Mrs. Clarke and Corpl. Whittaker and a pleasant evening was spent. Mrs Jones, Llangynidr, sang duetts with Mrs. Roberts and contributed some solos and recitations, which were much appreciated. Corph Jones was also acc6rded much applause for his descriptive recitations and popular songs and solos were rendered by Mrs. Roberts, the new Commandant. Mr Clarke, and Messrs. Windsor Perkins and Gomer Morgan. Miss L. Bates, Halfw.ay, gave two pianoforte solos and supplied most of the accompaniments. At a convenient interval the Rev. W. A. Davies, Chaplain, made a presen- tation of a Treasury note and pocket case to Captain Lorraine as a momento from a few friends in the neighbourhood who have enjoyed the priviledge of attending the camp concerts. The Chaplain said that the Commandant had made himself very popular and all were sorry to lose him. He had made many friends and the little momento he was going to hand to him would perhaps remind him of the days he had spent in their neighbourhood. On behalf of the contributors he wished him good luck. Captain Lorraine, who was much affected, said that he could truthfully say he was to leave Bwlch camp where he had spent nine months. He had tried to do his duty and had been successful in carrying out something that had been appreciated in higher quarters, and because that had been done he was to be removed to more important work but he would have been quite contented to stay with them at their camp among his comrades and his friends. (Applause). He thanked all for their kindness and could assure them the present was quite a surprise to him he much appreciated it because it was just what he (Wanted and he would cherish it as a happy momento of the days he spent at Bwlch Camp. He wished all every good luck. The audience then rose and sang lustily." For he's a jolly J good fellow" and gave the Captain three cheers.

CRAY News of the Boys.—Pte. Dan Jones. Welsh Guards, son of Mr and Mrs David Jones, Penyrynys, who was wounded a second time in France, has recently been removed from a Sheffield hospital to a con- valescent home for wounded soldiers near Nottingham. Pte. Josiah Jones, Welsh Regt., son of Mr and Mrs J. Jones, Cray Post Office, is progressing favourably at Netley Hospital. Pte. John Davies, S.W.B., elder son of Mr and Mrs Davies, Llwynhir. who has been since his discharge from hospital at acon vaIescent training camp near Liverpool, has been transferred to an Agricultural Labourers' Battalion and has been fortunate enough to be sent back as a substitute to his old employer. He reached Cray last Monday morning. The following young men have recently joined the forces from this neighbourhood :—James Havard, Waennewydd, son of Mrs Kinsey Havard, Onenfawr Lewis Rhys Thoin", 'ei-iifaN%-i-I Trallong, son of Mr and Mrs T. Thomas, Cwm- newynydd David Evans, Cwmpadest, son of Mr John Evans, Neuadd, Senny all three of whom are* in the Welsh Regt. training i 11 Pembrokeshire!. Also Evan Thomas Price, Pantffordd, has joined the Welsh Regiment and is now in training in England. Death of a Well-kuown Resident.—It is with s regret we record the death of one of Cray's best known and most highly respected residents, Mr William Jones, Cwmuchaf. Deceased never possessed a very strong constitution, but his health broke down completely about eighteen months ago. He was 59 years of age and was the second son of the late Mr William Jones, carpenter and wheelwright. Cwmuchaf. by his first wife. He was of a most kindly and sociable disposition and was a true friend. A very loyal Crayonian, he was a strong supporter of the Cray Choir. Although not a singer himself, he was passionately fond of music and good singing. He was one of the managers of Cray Council School, representing the Parish Council since the County Council took over the school under the 1904 Act and was one of the most faithful and conscientious of the members and took much interest in the school children. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) after- noon at Cray C.M. Chapel burial ground.

MARKETS GUIDE. Brecon Poultry, &c., Friday.—More poultry- but not a big supply in any departure Quotations :—Butter, 2s. 3d. per lb. price) ducks to 10s. each chickens, 3s. lb.; eggs. 3 for Is. rabbits, 2s. each £ °°ier berries, 10d. per quart wimberries. 2s. 3a. 1 quart. JIi Hay, Poultry, &c., Thursday.—There was good attendance. but supplies were Wholesale prices :—Butter, 2s Id. per lh f, eggs. 3 for Is duck eggs, 5 for 2s. fYlllrd: red currants, 3d. per lb.; black curic: ù1 per lb. wimberries, Is. per lb..j Brecon Live Stock, Tuesday.— Excel! supply of fat mutton and lamb, 931 sheep lambs being dealt with, mostly, of coU^j lambs. Also two fat beasts. Unusually supply of store pigs, and small pigs were "0 • 15s. per head compared with a month Again a big presentation of butchers' PerBL from the industrial districts of South but 80 per cent of them were filled and small ones wholly so. 2