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I CRICKHOWELL POLICE GSSJRT On Wednesday last. before Major the Hon. W. Bailey and Air E. Pirie-Gordon ¡ —Gomer Morgan, of Standard street, I Crickhowell, grocer, was summoned on three ultaives against, the Canoed Fish (Retail and Distribution) Orderg-(I) fat unlawfully selling a tin of Nor- wegian Sild in excess of the maximum price (2) for unlawfully offering a tin of salmon for l/2, being also in excess of the maximum price, and (3) for not having a price list posted in a conspicu- ous position so as to be -visible to cus- tomers. Mr Careless, of Llandrindod Wells, appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Ivlinistry of Food. Wm. Evans, Inspector of the Ministry of Food. Cardiff, said that on the 5th June last he called at defendant's shop between 2 and 4 in the afternoon. He saw Mrs Minnie Morgan, wife of the defendant. He asked for a tin of sar- dines and she produced a i tin of "Norwegian Rild," for which she charged him 1 s. He then asked for half a tin of salmon and she produced a tin of Royal Ensign Brand. It was not marked Grade I. He asked the price she said 1/2. The control pi ice was 1/1 and was now the same amount. The maximum price list of fish was not ex- hibited in the shop. He then disclosed his identity to her and told her the con- trolled price of sild was 10id., and as to the salmon he said he would give her the benefit of the doubt as to its being Grade I or II; if the latter the maxi- mum price was 9d. Mrs Morgan said she did not know the control price or that the prices had to be exhibited. Cross -exam in ed by defendant He did not purchase the salmon, and the ex- planations offered by his wife and assist- ant were made after he had disclosed his identity. Defendant on oath said as regarded the sardines sold, he did not know they were controlled. He had five different lots there and he believed only two sorts were controlled. The sardines in ques- tion cost him 10/9, and if he sold at 10d he would sell at a loss. As to the salmon, he did not know whether it was Gride 1. or II. He wrote to the firm and produced their reply enclosing a credit note of £ (> Gs. When he found it was Grade II. be- returned it, being unsaleable in Crickhqwell. His wife assisted in the shop when he was out in the country and it was she who saw the Inspector. He had told her to sell all sardines at Is. a tin, the same as they cost him in April, 1918, as they had been in stock a long time and he wanted to get out of them. Cross-examined by Mr Careless: There were various kinds of fish called sardines. He knew he must not call sild a sardine. The invoice produced was not the in- voice of the sild in question, but of a true sardine. He did not know when he bought the tin of sild produced. Mrs M. Morgan, wife of defendant, said that when'the Inspector came in he asked about the salmon. She said she did not know the price as a matter of fact she mentioned no price. Witness asked her assistant Miss Huxley and she said the salmon had only come in that morning, that a tin had not been sold and that she did not know the price. She did not remember mentioning the price of 1/2. Cross-examined by Mr Careless When the Inspector came he first called for sardines and when she sold him a tin he asked for salmon. She did not remem- ber placing a tin in his hands and was quite sure she did not do so. She saw the Inspector writing in his book, but -did not know what he wrote down. She had not seen him before and did not know him from an ordinary customer. She took the salmon down because he asked her for it. She did not remember asking him 1/2 for it, or his asking the price of it. He told her, he did not know the price himself. Mabel Huxley said that when Mrs Morgan. brought the salmon down she asked her if she knew the price and she said No it only came in this morning." Mr Morgan told her not to sell the salmon as the price was not fixed She did not hear Mrs Morgan mention 1/2 to the Inspector. Cross-examined by Mr Careless Mrs Morgan's evidence was she thought quite correct and she agreed with it. She did not know when Mrs Morgan spoke to her that the gentleman was an Inspector. She could not sw.ear that Mrs Morgan did not mention the price of 1/2. Defendant was fined £ 1 in respect of each charge and ordered to pay the costs v of the prosecution. Gerald Wilcox, High street, Crick- howell, grocer, was summoned for selling a tin of Norwegian sild in excess of the maximum price, and also for neglect- ing to have a price list posted in his shop visible to customers. Mr Careless prosecuted on behalf of the Ministry of Food. Inspector Evans said that on the 5th June last at 5 p.m. he entered Mr Wilcox's shop in the afternoon and he asked defendant for a tin of sardines. He was supplied with a jib. tin of Norwegian sild and was charged a l/ the control price being 10 Jd. He had a price list of canned salmon exhibited in the shop, but Norwegian sild was not mentioned in it. He disclosed his identity and he said I did not know they were controlled." Cross-examined by defendant I do not say you offered me the tin as sar- dines they were sold to me as Nor- wegian sild. The invoice produced is in respect of Brislings," which is distinct from sild. I

Defendant stated that the Inspector came into his shop and asked for sardines and he told him he only had them for regular customers. He offered him sardines and tomatoes at lOid., or sild at l/ He bought the sild and then told him he was an inspector and witness told him he had no Canned Fish list up. He sold the sardines at Is., because they were invoiced to him as Brislings, as per invoice produced. He understood that before the control all these fish, were known as Brislings. Cross-examined by Mr Careless He had been a grocer for 25 years and knew the trade in canned fish well. The can produced was known as Brislings before the Order came out. The tin (produced) was included in the case of Brislings mentioned in the invoice. He -sold it as Brisling at the proper price of l/ Defendant was fined £ 1 and costs in each case and ordered to pay the costs of the prosecution. 9 I The invoice and tin produced in the case were retained by the Court, pending inquiries.

WOMEN'S WM WORK Thanksgiving Service at the Priory Church. At the Priory Church. Brecon, on Sunday, a. scrvicr; cf thiinkrr'vi: war, held for the work of women during the war. There was a large congregation including representatives in uniform of the several V.A.D. detachments, land workers, members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and Girl Guides There were also present Col. J. Going, D.S.O. and troops from the Depot S.WB. The Bishop of Swansea, preaching veii.iV x unto you wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done be told for a memorial of her." The words, he said, quite legitimately applied to things that had happened nineteen centuries after the conditions which prevailed in the quiet home of Bethany. Whenever men took in hand to record the tremendous events of the last five years, it would be true to say that the record would be hopelessly incom- plete unless it iucluded the memorial of those things which the women of this and other countries had suffered and achieved. They were gathered that day to give thanks to God for all that was accomplished, for the sacrifices made and for the gifts consecrated during the last five years by the women of our land. They welcomed that morning represen- tatives more especially of the three great departments in which women found their work during the war-the Land 'Army, the Y.A.D.'s., and W.A.A.C.s. who achieved great things in sustaining the war and securing the victory. They were but representatives of countless others who in many other directions gave the same spirit of service and shrank not from the same sacrifice. Before the war, women sought to establish their position and recognition of the position by means controversial, and it was instructive to remember that the things withheld in l days of controversy were givenwitlil both hands at the call of sacrifice. The position of women in our country, what- ever else might betide it, would never go back from that which had been estab- lished during these great years. Those organisations of which they were so proud throughout their County and town, and the members of which had made so high a contribution, were only .part of the great sum of work that women generally had contributed. The ¡ example of this spirit would be wanted 'I in the high causes still awaiting them, and whilst they gave thanks for the opportunity so splendidly used let them pray that those who so consecrated them- selves to the great things in the hour of their country's extremities might ever be placed and consecrated in the further service needed.

-L. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS. Wedding.—Mr Evan Rees Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Jones, Bridgend, was married to Mrs* Hall, Radcliffe, I near Manchester on the 21st of August. The marriage took place at Radcliffe, where Mr Jones has been employed since his release from the Army Mr Jones has been home but very little since he volunteered in 1914, He has been twice wounded and once gassed and his state of health caused some alarm at one time but he has picked up wonderfully and looks well. Naturally, he thought the best place to keep his honeymoon would be Llangammarch where he is so well known and so highly esteemed. The happy couple received a splendid recep- tion from their friends here. They have now returned to Radcliffe with the best wishes of all for a happy and prosperous future go with them. Sale of Work.—The annual sale of work was held at the Church Institute on Wednesday, Aug. 25th. This has been carried on for many years, and, organized by the Rector and Mrs Evans it has been invariably a success. This year again the proceeds amount to between 160 and Y,70, which will be devoted to Our Heroes Memorial Fund." A band of willing lady church helpers, have, through their sewing Guild and otherwise, done wonders for the Church and for the boys." In a small place like this, it appears almost in- credible that such results could be obtained, but the Rector (with Mrs Evans) always succeeds in whatever he undertakes. A large number attended this year. The stalls contained useful and ornamental articles which obtained good prices. The stall holders were :— Guild, Mrs Phillips fancy, Mrs Jones (Nythfa).; china, Miss Evans and Miss Jenkins ice cream, Miss Bennett flannel, Miss Jones (Llandebie) baskets, Mrs Edwards toys, Mr Jones (Rectory) cake, Miss Jessie Price fruit, sweets and flowers, Mrs Morris beads, Mrs Edgar Williams Hoop-la, Mr S. S. Davies shooting; Mr Edgar Williams tea tables, Mrs Thornhill (Garth) and Mrs Price (Garth), assisted by Mrs Ball, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Joseph, Mrs Jones and Mrs Adams. Mr Lewis, Tafarnpridd, rendered valuable help in the prepara- tions. A guessing competition conducted by Hilda Joseph and Gwyneth Hughes proved a popular item, the prize being won by Jack Joseph and another. A raffle for a set of china and a bowl was won by two visitors. Piscatorial.—Major Buckley Roderick, Coldstream Guards, who is staying at the Cammarch Hotel, succeeded in 7 days fishing in the waters owned by Miss Price, in catching 65 fine trout. The largest" weighed Hlbs., the remainiug fish varying from fIb. to ilb I-

Fashion's Vugue in 1919. No. 7. ¥2iŒr.ti'.û-TI'JJiè1 0 Mai THE FASCINATION OF LINGERIE. 4DWADAYS no material is deemed too beautiful for exthe fashioning of lingerie. Crepe de chine, ninon and silk are used as well as the finest linen. Women to-day do not spend so much money on elaborate froels, but are extremely exigeant. regarding their underwear. There is a wonderful fasemation hbout the crepe cle chine garments. It istobe regretted, how- ever, that there is an erroneous im- pression that thL,, material does not, vvwh well. As a matter of fact it washes lil-,e the proverbial rag when ]?uritau Soap is used. Nightgowns, and petticoats made of it; some are innocent of all trimming, hem-stl;tching usurping itSP)SCe. IAoo threaded with ribbon may be exbensively employed for decorative purposes. Neither must it be forgotten that slumber suits and pyjamas of this fabric axe ado-ble. Lingerie of the fmest linen is still in the van of fashion, the deft use of lace and ribbon giving it an indelible Z6.- cachet. Dainty Lingerie I wears longer when washed with Puritan Soap. And I I it looks so dean and pure because the olive oil I I in Puritan Soap cleanses so thoroughly yet so gently. 1 I Delicate colours retain their shade, delicate fabrics 1 § I their texture. I .:f I For lingerie and for all household laundry work I 1 choose— I PURITAN SOAP 11 THE OLIVE OIL SOAP l41 Made by Christr. Thomas & Bros., Ltd., Bristol, Soaphiakers since 1745. N- 506 I r

| CRICKET. Crickhowell y. Tredegar Iron Works. Played at Crickhowell, and proved to Played at Crickhowell, and proved to be an easy win for the home team, A. E. Davies being responsible for 7 wickets for 14 runs, and G. F. Loam in 5 overs, 3 of which were "Maiden," took one wicket and had only 3 runs scored off him. CRICKHOWELL. I A. E. Davies,,b Tuffin 4 Rev. T. C. W. Lewis, c E. J. Meyrick b Fear 34 W. Turberville, b Meyrick 12 A. Provan, b Tuffin 18 W. Townsend, c J.J. Jones,bThomas 13 A. Howat, b Fear 4 G .F. Loam, c E. Williams, b E. Thomas 7 A. J. Thomas, b Fear 2 Kenneth Evans, not out 9 W. Gray, c E. J. Meyrick, b Fear 7 G. Rowlands, c E. Williams, b Fear. 3 Extras 10 Total .123 TRKDEOAR IRON WORKS. E. J. Meyrick, run out 4 T. Thomas, b A. E. Davies 1 F. Penberthy, b A. Provan 2 F. Bullock, b A. E. Davies 8 A. Morgan, b A. E. Davies 12 R. Fear, c Provan, b A. E. Davies 0 J. J. Jones, not out 4 G. Tuffin, b A. E. Davies 1, J. Meyrick, b A. E. Davies 1 E. Williams, b A. E. Davies fJ T. Lloyd, b G. F. Loam 0 Extras 13 Total 46

W—i^———BW»TWii8BBW < EXPERT EVIDENCE And R.S.P.C.A. Prosecution. At the Brecon Borough Police Court on Monday.—Wm. Davies. Upper Tylecrwn. was summoned by Inspector Maynard. R.S.P.C.A., with permitting a horse to be worked whilst in an unfit state. "-1 Mr Jones Powell, who appeared for defendant, asked for an adjournment in order to call Mr Railton. Veterinary Surgeon, who had examined the horse and certified to the effect that it. was suffering from a deformity which caused it no pain and that it was fit to work. The Clerk There seems likely to be a conflict of professional evidence in this case. Mr David Powell said he understood there woutd be expert evidence on both sides and the bench- must be principally guided by it. The case would stand adjourned for a week, and the horse would be brought to Brecon for examination.

Children's Era. Both by Church and State the present time is being made a Children's Era. By the intelligent care of child-life from its very source, the race can be trans- formed morally and physically, And we are going to make the most determined and resolute effort the world has ever known to accomplish this. Will YOU help ? Information from any Child Welfare Society your Church Head- Quarters or the National S.S.U., 56, Old Bailey, London, E.C.

CHARGE DISMISSED. A Pwllgloyw Case. At the Brecon County Police Court 011 Friday. Ernest William Spence, Short Bridge, Newtown. Mont* and, Eunice Annie Thomas. Newtown, were charged with breaking into the dwelling house of Pryse Davies, Pwllgloyw, near Brecon, and stealing JElf in Treasury notes and a cap. From the evidence it appeared that Thomas is a sister of prosecutor's wife, and coming to Pwllgloyw with Spence both stayed for a week with Mrs Harding (Thomas' mother) in a cottage next door to her sister. Subsequently Spence stayed for a night at Davies's cottage afterwards going to stay at Brecon. Spence left a bag .at Davies's and this the latter retained on the ground that accused owed him money for lodging. On the 26th August Mr and Mrs Davies went away locking up their cottage. Upon returning Mrs Davies found the house broken into and ransacked and reported that f.10 in Treasury notes were missing from a room upstairs. It was alleged for the prosecution that Spence broke into the cottage. When arrested at Newtown he had 5d on him. After a lengthy hearing the bench dismissed the charge.

PENDERYN. I LOOK OUT for Great Farmers' Union I Meeting, Penderyn Fair Day, Saturday, September 20th. J

BRYNMAWR. Police Court. Monday.—Lewis Thos. Hughes (38), Bailey street, and his wife, Elizabeth, was summoned for assaulting Isaac James Bartlett (40), Bailey street, Brynmawr, on August 15th. There was a cross-summons against Bartlett for assaulting Hughes and his wife.—Hughes stated that whilst he was going home after dark Bartlett wanted to fight him, stated that he (Hughes) had not been in the Army, but had been getting £10 a week while he (Bartlett) was getting 1/6 a day. The same night Bartlett came to his house while he was in the bath, and threatened to have him out of it. A stone came through the window. After- wards Bartlett threw a huge stone and a brick at witness, striking him on the hip and on the head. He (witness) was also kicked on the ground by Bartlett.- Bartlett stated that Mrs Hughes threw three bowls of water into his face, and Hughes challenged him to fight. Mrs Hughes picked up the hatchet, and he (witness) picked up a stone. Subse- quently he threw the stone behind into the garden, and it accidentally broke a window. He did not throw stones at Hughes.—Bartlett was bound over in the sum of 95, and the summonses against Hughes and Mrs Hughes were dismissed.

ERWOOD. EVERY branch of Dentistry at Henderson's Dental Surgery, Brook House, Hay, daily, all hours.

BRECOM AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Extension of Hours for Licensed Houses. Mr Jones Powell made an application to the BiecuJi boi'Gujjli magistrates Oil I Monday on behalf of the licensed victuallers of the town for an extension of hours from 10 ;m. to 12 and from 2.30 to (U) p.m. on the occasion of the Breconshire Agricultural Show. Supt. Jones said he thought the hours were too long, all extension from 2.30 to I 6 o'clock would be sufficient. Mr Jones Powell There will be large numbers coining in lor iuncn. < The Mayor But the houses are opened at 12. If the afternoon extension was granted it will mean from 12 to 10 o'clock. Ultimately- the bench granted exten- sion from 11 to 12 and from 2.30 to 6.