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r BREGS': TOWN GOUCIL. I Tuesday.—Present the (Mr W. F. Parry deWinton), Aldermen T. Williams. David Powell, and H. C. Rich, Councillors Miss Philip Morgan. J. W. Hedger, C. W. Best. W. Morgan, and W. Williams, with the Town Clerk (Mr G. Hyatt Williams) and other officials. I THE T'UI'.I.K IIK ALT II. I Dr. Rees (medical officer of health) I reported that during June there were five deaths in the borough to au annual rate of 10*1 per 1000 inhabi- tants. There had been two cases of diphtheria, both in the same house. one unfortunately proving fatal. The sanitary conditions of this house were extremely bad. He under- stood the Surveyor had already given the Council details of what was required, and he thought the work should be car- ried out as speedily as possible. It was understood that the work had been put in hand. A CONCESSION TO THE FIT: E BRIGADE. Ald. Powell, in moving the adoption of the report of the Finance Committee, said the finances of the borough were in a satisfactory condition. The committee recommended that the retaining fee of the members of the Fire Brigade be increased by f2 per annum, and that the fee for each practice should be increased to 2/6. It was only fair that this con- cession should be made. Coun. Hedger, in seconding, said the Fire Brigade were the only people in the employ of the Council who had not had their wages increased during the war. The motion was unanimously agreed to. MARKET DAY CHANGE. The Mayor pointed out that owing to the Peace celebrations being fixed for the 19 th inst., a Saturday, and that day being a bank holiday, it would be neces- sary for those who bought poultry and dairy produce for the industrial districts to get their purchases there that week in time for sale on Friday He therefore moved that the Brecon poultry market be held on Thursday, the 17th inst., instead of Friday, the 18th. Coun. Hedger seconded and it was carried. Pl'IiHC WORKS. The Public Works Committee recom- mended that the team labour contractor be granted until further notice a sum of £ 6 per month, in addition to his contract, as requested by him, in consequence of the rise in the price of fodder, &c. They reported that during the past quarter the Brecon and Merthyr Railway goods department had consumed 3,270,000 gallons of water and the Barracks 656,000 millions. They had directed that the owners be required to provide a proper water supply to the Forge Cottages. In accordance with instructions, the local Fuel Over- seer had endeavoured to establish a special reserve stock of coal for next winter, but so far had been unsuccessful. The forms and certificates under the new order had not yet been issued. The report was adopted, on the motion of Councillor Best, seconded by Coun. Hedger. BATHIXG DANGER. Councillor Williams drew attention to the question of precautions against loss of life at Newton Pool. He said that some time ago the Council purchased a life-buoy for use at the Pool and he understood it was now kept at the boat- ing house. He was told that when a young man was drowned in Newton Pool a short time ago his friends were looking about for something to throw to him and lie suggested that it would be much more convenient if the life-buoy was kept at the bathing pavilion. The majority of fatalities at Newton Pool had taken place in Punch's Hole, near the bathing station. If the Council did not approve of changing the position of the life-buoy, he would suggest as an alternative that printed notices should be exhibited at the boating house, the men's bathing station and the ladies' bathing station. The ):Iayorid he was inclined to agree with Councillor Williams: the life-buoy should either be in a very prominent position, or there should be directions as to where to find it. Rescue from drowning was always a question of action in a moment. Councillor Best argued that if the life- buoy were placed in the open out of control, there would always be a danger of its not being there when wanted. He thought the best place was the boating station, with notices as to where the buoy could be found. Ald. Powell did not agree with putting the buoy anywhere under lock and key. At the time the last fatality took place, the boat house was locked up, and the same condition might prevail at the bathing pavilion, it was often locked up. Why not hang the buoy on the pine end of the boat house and trust to the good sense of the people to respect it ? Councillor Hedger thought there should be life-saving appliances in both places. There certainly, should be some at the I bathing station the Swimming Club had fancfe. The Town Clerk said he understood the Swimming Club had life-saving appliances. Eventually it was left to the Mayor and the Surveyor to visit the spot and make the best arrangements possible. THE HOUSING SCHEME—THE DRAG OF DEPARTMENTAL INTERFERENCE. The Housing Sites Committee reported that the South Wales Commissioner's. architect had visited the proposed sites

BSECda LOAN WEEK. A Fine Start and a New Ambition. The Urecon War Savings Committee set out to raise £ 100,000 for the Victory loans. Although there has been no great fuss, remarkable success has already at- tended their efforts, no less than f,75,450 I having been obtained up to yesterday (Wednesday). Quite naturally aud pro- perly this success has fired the committee with a new ambition—they want to get the King's flag for Brecon, for one thing —and they are now resolved on getting a good deal more than £ 100,000. We have very good reason to believe they will succeed, but we know also that large investments have played a considerable part in the handsome subscription an- nounced above. During the remaining days of the loan week, which closes on Saturday, we want to see the small in- vestors thronging the banks and the Post Office. It is to their interest to help the Government get the country going again, they are offered the finest security in the world and a fine interest. What more can they want ? There is one more potent reason wfiy all classes of people in Brecon and dis- trict should make a big effort between now and Saturday to do the very little bit that is asked of them. It is con- tained in the following telegram which the Mayor has received from the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer :— The lists of the Victory loans close on Saturday. I urge every citizen to strive his utmost to surpass former achievements. The far greater sacrifices of those who gave their lives in the war will be in many memories this week, and an ungrudging response on our part now is the best of all thanks. Let Victory and Peace be crowned by one last magnificent exhibition of our strength and patriotism. No such supreme opportunity can readily return." The pup-lie meetings with which the I week opened are reported on page 3.

CRICKET. Christ College v A. Henshaw's XI. Played at Brecon on July 2nd. The visitors brought up a strong side and had all the best of the game. Reason and I Cooper batted well. The School missed some catches but the ground fielding was often good. Only E. L. Jones and Griffiths did much with the bat. Scores Griffiths did much with the bat. Scores A. IIENSIIAW S XI. I W. J. Lewis, c Roberts, b Williams 5 W. J. Bancroft, b Roberts 6 J. T. Davies, c Blackall, b Williams 21 G. Thomas, c Holmes, b Davies 24 E. Cooper, c E. L. Jones, b Roberts 34 D. Reason, run out 58 J. M. Be van, not out 13 D. J. Thomas, c Evans, b Williams 2 A. G. Henshaw, not out 8 J. D. D. Davies ) W. Jones {did not bat. Extras 3 Innings declared closed (7 wkts) 179 CHRIST COLLEGE. 1. Ll. Evans, b Henshaw 0 E. L. Jones, c J. T. DaMes, 1) J. D. D. Davies. 21 R. T. Harries, c J. T. Davies b Henshaw 3 E. Williams, c Bevan, b D. J. Thomas 0 N. S. Blackall, c Bevan, b Henshaw. 8 E. D. Jones, c Cooper, b D. J. Thomas 2 E. N. Morgan, cD. J. Thomas bLewis 2 N. J. Griffiths, b Cooper 26 E. H. Holmes, b Jones 0 H. O. Davies, c Bancroft, b Jones 2 D. R. R. Roberts, not out 9 Extras 2 75

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS. Thanksgiving for Peace. Peace thanksgiving services were held at the Parish Church last Sunday, when special hymns, the Te Deum," and the National Anthem were sung. Eloquent sermons were preached by the Rector, with special reference to the work that the boys had done in the great war. The Rector was known as the boys' friend in this dis- trict, he having taken a great interest in their careers, and always giving them a helping hand. Miss Evelyn Arthur pre- sided at the organ.—Special hymns were also sung at the C.M. Church, and refer- ence made to the Peace that had come.

GLASBURY. I EYERY branch of Dentistry at Henderson's Dental Surgery, Brook I House, Hay, daily, all hours. Lecture on Tuberculosis.—On Sunday afternoon to a crowded congregation in the Baptist Chapel, Dr. Owen Morris, physician to the National Memorial Association, gave a most lucid and in- teresting lecture on tuberculosis. In the unavoidable absence of the Hon. R. C. Devereux and Major deWinton (both of whom were away from Glasbury), Col. Money took the chair and in a few appropriate words introduced the speaker. Dr. Morris impressed upon the people that with due precautions, plenty of fresh air, sunshine, good food and proper rest, consumption was curable, and there was no reason whatever, if the doctor's orders were properly carried out, why this dreadful disease should not be stamped out of the country as surely as small-pox and typhoid ha'd been stamped out. Tuberculoiiis, with proper care, was not infectious, but with carelessness it was highly contagious. A very great deal of the disease now prevalent in the country was due to tuberculous cattle, it being transmitted through carelessness to human beings. Tuberculous glands, hips and skin were due to contaminated milk. Sanatoria were built to educate the masses how to get rid of the disease. If people would apply (when in doubt) and take the matter in .its early stages, the germ could be destroyed or rendered useless. There was no excuse for people not seeing to these things in time, because anyone could have the tubercu- losis doctor and go to a sanatorium free of charge. The disastrous thing was not going to a doctor in time, letting the disease get too firm a hold on the con- stitution, and by this means also trans- mitting it to heaps of other people. Tuberculosis germs could not thrive in light, sunshine and air. At the close Col. Money proposed and the Rev. D. C. Lloyd seconded a vote of thanks to the speaker and Dr. Morris proposed and Mr Morgan seconded a vote of thanks to the Chairman. The hymn All people that on earth do dwell was sung at the opening and" God save the King" at the close of the meeting, Miss Gunter presiding at the harmonium. Col. Money* in acknowledging the vote of thanks, thanked the Deacons for placing the Baptist Chapel at their disposal. Dr. Morris, in replying, gave a few very use- ful hints for the better ventilation of the building. Peace Sunday.—On Sunday special forms of service were used at St. Peter's and All Saints' Churches and in the various chapels as an act of thanksgiving for the signing of Peace. The form of service at St. Peter's and All Saints' was (as nearly as possible) the same as that used at St. Paul's Cathedral. In the evening the Rev. F. Whitehead preached a most eloquent sermon in St. Peter's Church on our attitude to each other, each in his own sphere, for the better- ment of the community at large, urging us to make this world more like heaven and not to wait for better things till we left it.

LLANSAINTFFRAED. Appointment.—Mr Egbert H. Kirfg, of Camden terrace, Brecon, has recently been appointed organist at Llansaint- ffraed Church. Before coming to Brecon he had acted in a similar capacity at two or three churches in Birmingham. Dur- ing the war Mr King served in the R.A.S.C., from which he has recently been demobilised. >

LLANWRT7D WELLS. Rainfall.—Respecting the rainfall for the month of Juue 'Mr Rhys D. Jones, Brynonen. reports --To,tl depth, 2.84 inches, greatest tall, 1.4G inches on the 12th. rainless days, 15. For the corres- ponding month last year-Total depth 2.19 inches, greatest fall .94 inches, rain- less days Hi. Urban District Council.—Mr D. I Williams presided over a full meeting of the Urban District Council held on Friday last. The reports of the medical officer and surveyor were of a routine nature. The Finance Committee re- commended an increase of 33 per cent, in the salaries of the medical officer, clerk, and surveyor. Three members of the Council were in favour of an adjournment for a month, but after considerable dis- cussion the recommendation was agreed to. It was also decided to raise the wages of the roadmen from 3G/- to 42/ this doubling the pre-war payment. Funeral.—General and genuine was the sympathy manifest in the town on Thursday afternoon last, when the re- mains of young Arthur Rees Blewitt (whose death was recorded in last week's issue) were laid to rest in the old parish churchyard. The officiating clergyman ly was the Rev. J. E. Lloyd (vicar). The long procession was representative of all classes, including many visitors. The Council School was represented by Mr D. Rowland Gay, the much respected late headmaster, Mr D. J. Rees, the present headmaster, and 14 of the elder scholars, each carrying a sheaf of flowers, his last tribute to his little comrade. En route to the place of burial a halt was made at the church of S. James, where the first portion of the burial service was conducted, in the presence of a full con- gregation. The service was fully choral, appropriate hymns were heartily sung, and as the body was borne into and from the church funeral marches were played on the organ by Mrs J. E. Lloyd (the Vicarage). At the gate of the church yard the cortege was met by the Vicar, who performed the committal service, the scene being a most impressive and touching one. The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs W. Blewitt, father and mother Mrs Davies, Gloucester, aunt Mr Gibson, Swansea Mrs Bower, Mrs D. C. Williams, Mrs W. J. Williams, and Miss Sally Williams. The chosen bearers were Messrs. D. J. Nicholas, A. D. Jeynes, T. R. Rowlands, and Wilfred Powell. Floral tributes were sent by cousins, aunt and Ellen, post office staff, Ardwyn, Mr and Mrs Jones and Jim, Gwennie and Jackie, Bibbins and her mother, the Misses Law, pupils and staff of the Council School, cousins Arthur and Gertie, aunt Alice and uncle Frank, Dad, Mam, Charlie, and Ena, Margery Morton, discharged soldiers and workmen Cam- brian Factory, Dennis Carey, Mr and Mrs Charlie Williams, cousins Joe, Winnie, Billy and Jimmy, the Rev. and Mrs Lucas and family, S. James Sunday School and choir. Mr Nathaniel Evans was the undertaker.

HAY. EVERY branch of Dentistry at Henderson's Dental Surgery, Brook House, Hay, daily, all hours. ,a Congregational Church.—Sunday school anniversary services were held on the Gth inst., Mr O.J. Owen officiating. Choruses were rendered by the choir (conducted by Mr D. Stephens), and solos, recitations. action songs, etc., by the scholars and teachers. Collectiens were in aid of Sunday School funds. The Peace Celebration.-On Thursday last a meeting of the Reception and Peace Celebration Committee was held at the Foresters' Hall, with Councillor F. Cadman in the chair. Letters were read from Mr A. C. Samson and the Rev. Idris Davies, resigning their positions as hon. secretaries, the former owing to leaving the town and the latter owing to engagements made months ago, which would take him out of the town during the greater part of the next fortnight. Messrs H. Gilby and H. Morris undertook the work.—Mr W. Owen Price reported that satisfactory progress was being made with the collecting of subscriptions for thell reception of the men and for the memorial tablet.—A programme for July 19th was made out which included a ser- vice of thanksgiving at the Parish Church, a dinner for returned sailors and soldiers, sports, tea, carnival and dance. Various sub-committees were appointed for mak- ing the necessary arrangements. Peace Sunday.—At the Parish Church 1 on Sunday the services were in accord- ] ance with the special forms issued by the ( authorities. At the 8 o'clock celebration of Holy Communion the celebrant was ( the Rev. A. C. King, vicar of S. Michael's, Handsworth, and at the choral Eucharist the celebrant was the Vicar, assisted by the Rev. A. C. King. The services throughout the day were well attended, ind at evensong the Rev. J. J. deWinton preached to a large congregation on the luty that was encumbent on the people now that Peace was signed. Miss Nalder, of Peterchurch, is taking temporary duty is organist. J

HARDWICKE. ] Peace Sunday.—On Sunday morning t the special service of thanksgiving for Peace was used in the Parish Church, 3 ind there was a crowded congregation, 1 The hymns, etc., were rendered by the c shoir and congregation in a most hearty manner, and the National Anthem was wing. A most impressive sermon on "A « Lasting Peace" was delivered by the vicar, the Rev. M. F. Harper, in which he dealt in a most practical manner with j the Labour question. Special music was i rendered by the organist, Mr C. G. Port- i man.

H ARRET S. Brecon, Poultry, &c., Friday.—Fair supply of eggs and rather more poultry. Hen eggs made 4/- and duck eggs 5/- per dox, to private consumer fowls and chickens were quoted from 2/2 to 2/6 and ducklings to 2/9 per lb. butter. 2/6 per lb. (control price). A few black currants were offered up to 2,11,lrer quart. Hay Mart, Monday.—About 250 sheep were graded at the usual rates, also 10 fat cattle. About a dozen calves were sold. There was a small supply of store stock with slow trade. Å' Hay Poultry, &c., Thursday.—Prices Butter, 2/6 per lb. eggs, a/G' to 3/6 per doz. dressed chickens. 2/6 per lb.; dressed fowls, 1/10 to 2/- gooseberries, 6d. per lb. red currants, 8d. to IUd. black currants, l/4 to 1/6 strawberries, 1/8 to 2/- raspberries, 1/ peas, 6d. broad bean 8,1 J d..i Brecon Cattle. Tuesday. Eleven beasts and 859 sheep and lambs were graded, but only about 15 per cent. of the outside permits were met. The price for calves still showed an upward tendency, and the 25 sold made up to 1/- per lb. There was no store trade, it being an emergency market. Builth Wells, Monday.—There was a full supply of fat sheep for grading. Fat calves made big prices, and cows with calves from 132 to 938. The trade in store cattle was very slow There was a fair supply of dairy and farm produce. Butter, which was in great demand, sold at government price, and eggs made 3d. each.

===== CRICKHOWELL. j Police Court.-On, Wednesday last, before Mr E. Pirie-Gordon and Mr D. Powell Jones, Frank Morgan, Adrian Prosser, and William Rumsey, of Crick howell, and John Eckley, of Llanbedr, were each fined 15/- for causing an ob- struction on the highway in Beaufort street, Crickhowell, on the 10th ulto., by placing an empty tar barrel thereon at 1-45 a.m. The case was proved by P.c. Evan Williams.—John Lewis, of Brecon road was fined 7/6 for allowing a dog to be without a muzzle on the highway on the 16th ulto. Rainfall.—During June the rainfall was 1'28 inches, as against the average of 2*30 inches, which, with the scanty rain in May, makes the last quarter the driest on record, only 3'34 falling for the three months. This is a marked contrast to the first quarter of the year, when 15'71 inches fell, which counter balances the recent drought. The rainfall for the half-year, 19'05, is in excess of the aver- age, which is 18*47. The month of June usually provides a varying rainfall, the maximum being in 1910, when 6'93 inches were measured, and the driest was in 1915, with only *74. The following figures show the fan for June for the respective years :-1910, 6'93; 1911, 311 1912, 3'99 1913, 0'88 1914, 2*28 1915, 074 1916, 1 ol 1917, 2'48 1918, 0'90 1919, 1*28. Licensing.—The license of the Bear Hotel was transferred at Petty Sessions held on Wednesday last week, from Mr Cyrus J. Thomas to Mr R. L. Masters. Cricket.—Crickhowell received a visit from Brynmawr II on Saturday last, not- withstanding that the fixture was with Brynmawr I. The visitors were disposed of for 25, A. E. Davies being responsible for 7 wickets for 10 runs, A. Howat 2 for 10, and G. Rowlands 1 for 4. Crick- howell compiled 94 runs, of which A. E. Davies made 30, Capt. Evans 17, and Howat 14.

DEVYNOCK. Thanksgiving Services. On Sunday thanksgiving services for peace were held at Devynock Church, when the vicar (Rev. D. Davies, R.D ) officiated. The local Company of Girl Guides attended the morning service under the command of Capt. Isobel Thomas and Lieut. ¡ Margaret Llewellyn Davies. Peace" Celebration.-A public meeting convened by the Maescar Parish Council was held at the Market Hall, Senny- bridge, on Tuesday evening, to decide what steps should be taken to celebrate Peace on the 19th inst. Mr D. Powell, Athrawdy, presided and it was decided to hold a tea and sports for the parishes of Maescar, Sclydach and Senny unless the latter decided to att independently. A representative tea and sports com- mittee was formed and the members of the Maescar Parish Council were ap- pointed as a standing committee. Mr D. Charles Jones, Church House, was ap- pointed general secretary and Mr Davies, chemist, treasurer. Collectors were also appointed.

LOWER CHAPEL. Egg and Flower Service.—An' egg and flower service was held at S. Michael's Church on Sunday afternoon, when there was a large congregation. The children brought 120 eggs and a profusion of flowers, which were fowarded to the Barracks, where we understand there are still a good number of sick and wounded. kn address was given by the Vicar on 'Kindness to animals". In the evening ¡he special form of service of thanks- jiving for Peace was used, there was Lgain a large congregation and the church lad been lavishly decorated for the )ccasion by Mrs Powell, Castle Madoc. A Successful Effort for Welcome Some Fund.—The proceeds of the Social in aid of the Soldiers' Welcome Home Fund held in the camp a few weeks igo amounted to £35. There were 10 men in the parish who responded to to their country's call and the above sum has been divided between them.

"r,r :J;o. tV. The Agd cultural Commission. BRECONSHTRE LABOUR MAN APPOINTED A MEMBER. The Royal Commission to inquire into the condition of agriculture has been appointed, with the exception of three. Mr Bonar Law gave the names in the House of Commons on Monday, and stated that the complete commission would consist of 22 members besides the chairman, of whom eight were agricul- turists and eight representatives of Labour. The only Welsh representative ap- pointed is Mr T. Prosser Jones, check- weigher, of Ystradgynlais, a member of the Breconshire County Council and a justice of the peace for the county.

BUILTH WELLS. Peace Sunday.—Dr. Black Jones occu- pied the chair at a meeting of the Free Church Council held on Friday night to consider the best way of celebrating Peace on the following Sunday. The Rev. E. W. Jones (vicar of Alltmawr) attended on behalf of the Rev. J. J. Hughes (curate of Builth), who was un- able to be present, and extended a hearty invitation to the Free Churches to join in a united service at the Parish Church on Sunday morning. The meeting unani- mously agreed to do so, and welcomed such a step towards unity of the churches. The rev. gentleman also invited local ministers to take part in the service by reading the lessons.

TALGAKTH. EVERY branch of Dentistry at Henderson's Dental Surgery, Brook House, Hay, daily, all hours. RainfalL-The. Talgarth rainfall for June as registered by Mr Fred Morgan, local observer to the British rainfall organization, was 1'31 in. on 10 days, the heaviest fall being 'GO ou the 12th. The rainfall for the past G months was 12*68 in. on 72 days.

CEFN COED. School Pic-nic.—The annual summer pic-nic of S. John's Church Sunday School took place at Pontsarn Pavilion on Monday. The arrangements were in the hands of the members of Mrs John Gould's Bible Class, with Miss Blodwen Gould as secretary and Mr Sidney Thomas, treasurer. Peace Celebrations.—A meeting of the Peace Celebrations Committee was held at the Infants' School, on Tuesday. Mr Joseph Price in the chair, when it was decided to give a tea to all the school- children of the village on July 19th. the old age pensioners and those in receipt of out-door parish relief to be included. Mr Matthew Owen proposed that the District Council be asked to provide the funds for the tea by a levy of a rate not to ex- ceed twopence. Mr James Davies seconded, and after a long discussion it was carried. The Rector of Vaynor's amendment that the tea be provided out of voluntary contributions received no support. The Chairman suggested, and it was decided that the parents and widows who have lost dear ones in the war be in- vited to the tea. The staffs of the Cefn Coed School were appointed collectors of funds for the purpose of providing sports for the school children. The matter of arranging for a field for the sports is left in the hand of the Rev. John Davies (rector of Vavnor), Mr Joseph Price, Mr M. Owen and Mr Morgan Thomas.

GARTH. Peace Sunday.—Special hymns and prayers were used at Lianlleonfel, and the Rector (Rev. J. Evans, Llan- gammarch) preached an eloquent sermon on the subject of thanksgiving for Peace. 11

BEULAH. The Peace.—Thanksgiving services for Peace were held at Eglwys Oen Duw, and eloquent sermons appropriate to the occasion were given by the vicar. The Te Deum," the National Anthem and special hymns were sung. Miss Phyllis 11 y Arthur presided at the organ. The services at the Congregational Church here were also marked by references to the Peace, and thanksgiving prayers and hymns were used. An eloquent sermon was preached by the minister, Rev. D. A. Griffith. A Good Record.—Sgt. Major Parry is now home on leave, with his wife and little son. He has been for some time stationed at Cologne. He is not returning there again, but will be stationed some- where in England until the completion of 21 years' service, which will take place in 16 months.

I BORWICK'S 1 Printed and Published by THE BRECON COUNTY TIMES LIMITED at the Bulwark and Lion Street, Brecon, in the County of Brecknock, THURSDAY, JULY 10th, 1919, and registered at the General Post Office as a newspaper.

in the borough and was furnished with all requisite information and would report in due course. The committee had definitely decided to acquire the building site number 2 at Dorlangoch, adjacent to the main road, in addition to the site number 1 at Maendu street, already decided on. They had under considera- tion the Llanfaes show field site, but were not yet in a position to report definitely. Replying to Councillor Williams, the Mayor said it was proposed to erect about eight houses at Dorlangoch nothing was settled as to the number in Llanfaes plans would be laid before the Council in due course. Councillor Best We have done our part in selecting sites now the Com- missioner has to approve. The Mayor And the Land Valuation Department have to do their part as well. J