The Brecon Radnor Express Carmarthen and Swansea Valley Gazette and Brynmawr District Advertiser

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BRECON. I His inaav friends will regret to hear that Councillor P. P. -IVilliams, Alexandra road, is indisposed. Musical {success.—Local Centre Examin- ation Associated Board of uie Royal Aca- demv and Roval College of Music: Evelyn Bond, Preswyifa, Brecon, passed in singing-- advanced gr ide. If you want a Hair Brush or anything in Toilet Goods call at Ewart Wise's. Brotherhood.—Mr R. T. Evans, Llandin- em, was the speaker at the Brotherhood meeting last Sunday, and gave an able ad- dress on "Evolution in the Religious World. Mr Sam Lewis presided, and a discussion en 6UOO. Obituary. —We regret to record the death <;{ Mrs Taggart, wife of Mr John Taggart, Watt on, Brecon, who passed away on Sun- day at the age of 69. She leaves a husband. one son and four daughters. The funeral was. yesterday (Wednesday), a report of which will appear next. week. Watergate Baptist Church.—Anniversary tutrices were held last Sunday, the preacher being the Rev. T. Reeves, Newport, whose powerful discourses were much appreciated. The Rev. D. O. Griffiths conducted the intro- ductory part of the services. Col.-Sergt. Harris (S.W.B. Depot) led the smgmg, and Miss Lena. Davies was the organist. For best quality clover seed, rape, mustard, vetches, etc., try Meredith and Sons, High street, Brecon. Drunk in the Morning.—At Brecon on Monday, before Mr C. J. E. Large. William Morgan,, Velinfach, smith, was summoned for having been drunk. P.c. Morgan Lewis stated that on the 20th ult., at 9.45 p.m., he f,aw defendant lying down in a doorway in the Struet. When. he got near defendant got up and showed has money, and asked to be "taken in." As he refused to go to his lodgings he was locked up.—Fined 58 in- cluding costs. Off to Penalb-On Wednesday the advance party of the recruits (S.W B. ), consisting cf 1 officer and 21 N.C.O.'s amd men, pro- ceeded to Penally for the recruits musketry training. On Friday, May 1st. about 105 recruits are expected to assemble at Brecon, and together with the permanent staff and permanent men of the Depot, consisting of about 40 N.C.O.'s and men, who will fire their annual course of musketry, will proceed in the evening to Penally, arriving there at daybreak. Invalid Wines of all kinds at lowest store price for cash, including Meat and Malt, Wincarnis, Hall's Wine, Carvino, Burgun- dies and Special Invalid Port.—Meredith and Sons, The Stores, Brecon., 102 Trucked to the Police Station.—At Brecon on Saturday John Murphy, an inmate of the Brecon Workhouse, recently transferred from Cardiff, was changed with being drunk and disorderly. P.c. Harold Jones said that on Friday afternoon he found defendant on the Forge pitch lying down on the side of the road helplessiy drunk, with an empty whiskey bottle by his side. The constable requisitioned a trucik, and with the assistance jet P.c. Newell defendant was conveyed to the police station. Defendant, who told the Bench that he did not remember anything about the affair, was cautioned and dis- charged on condition that he went back to the Workhouse. St. Patrick Day Celebrations.—Unavoidab- ly postponed from the 17th March, St. Pat- rick's Day was celebrated on Wednesday of last week at the Guild Hall, and took the form of a dance, whist being provided for mon- danoers. Over 80 were present and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The hall was beautifully decorated far the occasion by Corporals Dorgan and Hucker, of the Depot, who also acted at M.C.'s for the dance, and music Was provided by the Depot Band. The prizes for whist were given by Messrs. Li. Williams and Dorgan, and Mrs Moore and Miss Campion. These were won bv Mr Knight and Mr H. R. Knight and Mrs Clif- ford and Mrs Knight. Refreshments were provided during the evening and a song Old Plaid Shawl" was well rendered by Miss Campion. Father Finucane and Capt. Barry were amongst those who attended. Hospital for Fountain Pens. Any make pen quickly and cheaply repaired by the Pen Experts: A. Hughes and Son, Brecon. 113 Local Artist's Success.—Mr Sam Garratt, N.B.A., our well known local artist, has had the distinction of having had two of his pictures accepted by the Royal Academy, one ,of which, entitled Coui-sing on the Doteet Downs. has been hung. Mr Garratt atflftided the Academy on varnishing day. The picture which has been bur" in the Aca- demy was painted in Dorset by Mr Garratt who, with a happy thought, inserted a coursing incident which he sketched at the meeting at Upper Clhapel. Mr Garritt has four pictures) in the Irish Academy, Dublin, three in the Crystal Palace N.B.A., and (jight in the South Wal es Art Exhibition, Cardiff. He has been made a member of the Swansea Art Society. and sold his prin- cipal picture in the exhibition of that So- ciety—a water colour sketdh ("On the "Welsh Moors") to Col. Morgan, of Sketty. president of the Society. Mr Garratt's Academy piature, we learn,, has been hung in a most favourable position, and is much ad- mired. Roused the Neighbourhood.—Mary Ann Richards, belonging to the tramping frater- nity, was brought before Ald. Wright and Mr John C. B. Morris on Saturday on a  ay on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. In- spector Evann, N.S.P.C.C.. who resides on the Promenade, said that ,ahout one o'clock tha.t morning he was aroused by some noise in the garden, and heard someone using in- decent language. He got out of bed and went into the garden, where he found de- fendant, who was shouting and roused the whole neighbourhood. She had two empty bottttes with her. He took her to Ship fitreet, and handed her over to P.c. Morgan Lewis, ",110 locked her up. Defendant, who odmiitted she had had a drop of drink, wa; rvnt to prison for seven days. Kensington Church, Brecon.—Anniversary services in connection with above will be held on Sunday, 3rd May, when three ser- mons will be preached by the "pastor-elect, Mr R. G. Thomas, of Cardiff College. 403 Band of Hope Sociial.-The Band of Hope fiessdon was brought to a close at Glamorgan Street Chapel on W ednetiday. when the an- nual1 tea was given to the dhilldren by Mr E. A. Watts. The ta,biles were presided over by Miss; Wilcodkson and Miss Lena Price, Mrs D. J. Daviea being the caterer. An enter- tainment was held subsequently in the school- room. tlhe pastor presiding, among those taking part being Miss G. Price, Missi Fran- s, Mr E. A. Watts, Mr F. W. Jemkins. Messrs. D. J. Charles, B.A., Urias Philiipe, B.A., D. J. Davies. B.A., and G. Lewis, B.A.. of the Memorial College A vardiaj vote of thanks was passed to ail who had assisted in the work during the year. Visit of Distinguished Educationists.-On Tuesday Dr. A. E. Garvie, Principal of New College, London; Principal T. F. Roberts, Aberystwyth and Sir Edward Anwy L visit- ed the Memorial College, and Dr. Garvie ad- dreased the students in the morning. Sports Club.—Last Saturday football, ten- nis. botwte, and croquet were played at the rame, time. Football has now made its exit, and this week cricketers have been practising at t'he netsi. The Mayor (CouncillcT Evan Morgan, J.P.), who is recuperating his health at Droit- wich, is improving splendidly. Mr Lewis Hlarpur (county roads surveyor) is also on the road to recovery. BEDDING PLANTS. GRAND SELEC- TION ready in MAY. Price list on applica- tion.—QUARRELL, BRECON. 121 The worik of demolishing the property in High street, adjoining St. Mary a Church, for the purpose of improving the entrance to the church., commenced last week. Inus, another part of Old Brecon" wilL disappear. Palace, AVatton.-Pati-ons of this popular cinema will, be pleased to heair that the managemelnt will provide an extra special at- traction for next week. On Monday, Tues- da,v, and Wednesday Emile Zola's master- piece, "Germinal," in nine parts, a story off great heart interest, will be show n on Tuesday (Fair Day) there will be a continu- ous pe-rformance from 2.30; complete change of programme on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Galvanised Iron Sheets.—New stock just arrived best quality, various lengths, cheap. -Apply Breconshire Coal and Lime 00.. Canal Wharf, or Head Office. Brecon. 1387 Attacked by a. Cow.—On Wednesday morn- ing a little girl named Rosiie Price, the 11 year odd daughter of Mr and Mrs William Price, Penishajpentre Cottage, Llanspyddid, was attacked by a cow on the road a bove the Priaon. Mr Evans, Newton, was taking the cows from one field to anotlber, and imme- diately one of them, which had a calf, saw t. 'h, little girl, it made straight for her and knocked her down. The girls pianofore and frock were torn, and she sustained a bruise on the face. Mr Evans and Miss Gwladys Bright, a County School; girl pupil, who wiaa accompanying the igirl to Llanfaem School, went to her aid, and took her to a hcuse near by. Her injuries were not of a serious nature, and she wias shortly afterwards con- veyed ihome. An Old Favourite.—Charles' Electric Corn Cure—Never Fails. 9-id and Is lid, by post Id extra, of Gwillim, late Charles, Medioal Hall, Brecon. 500 Ladies' Sw.imming Club. The Brecon Ladies' Swimming Club are hoping that by the' courtesy of the Town Council they will be enabled to erect a small bathing shed on one of the recreation, fields, near to the spot they previously used. The cost of tin" enter- prise will a.pproxiniat-e -tlO, and already they -havo received miany offers of subscriptions. Tlie general, feeling in the town, ist that the Ladies' Club is anattlraotion to visitors, and there is little doubt that the permission of the Council will be secured. Those who have so pluclkily taken the matter in hand de- serve the thanks of the townspeople. Sports Club Cricket.—A meeting of the Sports Club Cricket Section was held on Tuesday evening, Mr Parry de Winton (Lloyd's B'a.nk) presiding. The chairman said they had lost a most valuable man in Dr. Bridge, both as chairman and captain. Mr E. R. Davies was unanimously elected captain, and Mr J. C. P. C'rosbie. vice-cap- tain; captain of 2nd XI.. Mr T. Five. A general desire was expressed for the reduct- ion of the cricket subscription from 10& 6d to 7s 6d, several members pointing out that the present subscription prevented many from joining. The matter was left in the hands of the chairman, to bring before the Finance Committee, suggesting a minimum subscription of 7s Gd for adult mem bers and that the ae? foi- I that the age for juniors (who pay os) be rais- ed to 21. Ewart Wise is giving better value than ever at Toilet Depot, High Street. Territorial Week-End Camp.—In the or- ders off tiie Brecon Territorial v-ompany for this week appear the following: Thursday, company training at 8 p.m., dress, plain clothes: Friday, recruits training at 8 p.m.. dress, plain clothes; Saturday, Company training at 7 p.m., for N.C.O.'s and men working or living out of town, dress, plain clothes. A week-end camp will be held near Hay from 30th May to 2na June (Whitsun- tide), those wishing to attend must give their names to tie Sergt.-Major not later than Thursday, 30th inst. Pay will be al- lowed but not separation allowance. A bounty of £:1 will he allowed to each N.C.O. and man who attends camp for 15 days on conditions that all drills and musketry .re- quired for efficiency are performed before c a m, Nonagenarian's! Death.—Mrs Anne Jones, widow of Mr Thomas Jones, Penwaun, Upper Chapel, passed away on Tuesday at the resi- dence of her son-in-law and daughter (Mr and Mrs T. H. Powell, Struet, Brecon), at the advanced age of 92. Her husband pre- deceased her by about 34 years. The de- ceased lady showed remarkable vitality for her age, being able to sew and knit up to within a fortnight of her death. She was a member of the Plough Congregational Church for a great number Off years, and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She leaves two daughters and one son—Mrs Thomas and Mrs T. H. Powell (Struet), and Mr J. Cynog Jones (draper, High street). The funeral is on Saturday, the place of in- terment being in Ebenezer (Upper Chapel) Congregational churchyard. Cycle.—We are sole agents for the Raleigh, James, Sunbeam Cycles. Prices from £ '4 17s 6d to L15 15s. An inspection of new model I respectfully solicited.—Meredith amd Sons, Brecon. 130 De.atli.-In another column will be found a report of the death of Mr John Davies Wil- liams (tailor), who was well-known by his Eis- teddfod nom-de-plume of "Eos Crick." The late Mr Williams was very popular when he lived at Brecon, and was an enthusiast for singing. His many friends will regret to hoar or his sudden demise. Mr Williams at one time signified his intention of standing as a candidate for the Brecon Town Council, and addressed an open-air meeting near the Fountain in High street, advocating among other thingsi 'better houses for the working classes. Marriage of Brecon Min.i.ster. -His many friends will be interested to hear of the mar- riage of the Rev. T. A. Simpson, Wesley an Minister, Brecon, which took place at the Wesleyan Mission Church, Oporto, Spain, on AplriU 16th. The bride was Miss (Edith Mary Moreton, eldest daughter of the Rev. R. H. Moreton, Oporto. who perfonmed the ceremony, assisted by the Revs. R. H. da Silva and J. H. Fernandes. The church had been tastefully decorated for the ceremony with flowers, etc., peculiar to the district, and was) conducted in Portuguese, a language which both bride and bridegroom speak like natives. Conducted at an altar rail deoked by beautifu], lilies and in the presence of a distinguished company which included many from the British colony, the service was very impressive and Mr and Mrs Sampson had a rousing welcbme as they left the Church for the home of the Rer. and Mrs Moreton, wfhere the reception was held. Upwards of 100 guests had beten invited and attended the reoept-ion after which the bridie and bride- groom left for Bvaga, in the mountain dis- trict near Oporto, where the honey- nolnii was fjpeift. Tlie Rev. T. A. Simpson has been at Brecon for the past five years, and him term of service in Bre- con expires next August. He hsas also been stationed at Builth. and was for some years Wesley a, n missionary in Portugal. On leav- ing Brecon the rev. gentleman will probably I stationed at Bolton.

CANTREF. Congregational Church.—A tea and con- cert was held on Easter Monday. The presi- dent was Mr Walter Williams, Brecon. Mr and Mrs Evaiis (Held Farm) kindly gave the tea. The artistes! at the concert wore Mr Evan Evans (Brecon), Miss Maggie Hopkins, Miss Elizabeth Gertrude Evans, Master Ivor  h an, Mr D. Dav- Williams, Miss May Yaughan, Mr D. Dav- ie&, Mr W. Davies, Miss B. Davies, Miss Hilda. Morgan, Ciantref Choir, Dr. Reeta and friends, Miss Katie Rees, dialogue by Air W. Price and friends, Miss Jones (Cwmclun) duet by Misses Ciasie Williams and M. Hop- kins. The accompanist was Miss Elsie Mor- gan, Libanus. Thanks were given to Mr and Mrs Evans (the Hejid) for their kindness in pro- viding the- tea and piano, and also to the ladies who helped to make the gathering a success. Thanks were also extended to the accompanist and the president.

CRAY. Cymanfa Gairu.— A very large number undertook the pilgrimage to Trecastle on Monday, to attend the United Musical Fes- tival held under the auspices of the Devy- nock and District Free Church Council. The need of a light railway to connect the im- portant villages of Cray and Trecastle is be- coming daily more emphasised. It is remark- able1 that some local financier has not taken the matter up before now. On Tuesday evening of last week Miss E. Williams, of Sylhet. addressed a meeting on behalf of the C.M. Foreign Mission at Horeb Chapel. Miss Williams is* specially interest- ed in hospital work. and made an earnest plea for funds to promote this important branch of missionary labour. The report which appeared last week in another local paper, of intemperance and rowdyism near Cray Chapel is an absolute mis-statement of fact. The row which hap- pened on that particular Sunday evening did not take place anywhere in the vicinity of Cray Chapel, and no one connected with Cray Chapel, nor any young man who is a native of Cray had any part in it. Besides Cray- onians cannot be held responsible for the be- haviour of foreigners. I Llanfihangel Talyllyn. I Concert.—On the 22nd ult. a concert was hcldat the C.M. Chapel. Mr D. G. Owen, Brecon, presided. The artistes were: Mrs Morris, Llanfihangel; Miss Ceinwen -Price, Llandilofan; Mr W. T. Jones, Brecon Mr Brinley Morris, Talybont; Mr R. Davies, Kington Mr Wainwright. Treveeca; Mr Jansen Davies, Brecon. Accompanist, Miss Maggie Phillips, Scethrog. The Late Mr Llewellyn Powell.—Mr Llew- ellyn Powell, of The Xoyadd. Llanfiihangel- Talyllyn. Breconshire, farmer, who died 29th Decemlber last, intestate, and a bachelor, without parent, 'left estate of the gross value of kl,315. of which the net personalty has been sworn at £913. Letters of administra- tion of his property have been granted to his brother, Mr William Powell, merchant, of West House, Bridgend, as one of the next of kin.

I GILWERN. Tuesday night's "Gazette" contains the fol- lowing Receiving Orders Charles D. Lewis, residing at Rockfield, Gilwern, Breck- nockshire. and carrying on business in Com- mercial street. Tredegar. Mon., solicitor.

I BRYNMAWR. I Sunday Trading.—The Brynma.wr Trades and Labour Council have appointed Mr Howells (chairman) to speak on their behalf at the public meeting to be held in opposi- tion to Sunday trading Concert.—The complimentary concert to Miss Ethel BuJJ, prior to her leaving the I Academy, was given on Wednesday. There was a crowded house to listen to the Tre- degar Ladies' Choir and several well 4wwn artistes. At the recent examination, of the R.A.M. and R.C.M., Miss. Fanny Marks and Miss D. M. Hayward pasood the primary test and Miss D. E. Thomas the elementary.

I SENNYBRIDGE. I Musical Success.—Miss Dorothy Evans, Bailybedw, Sennybridge, has just been award- ed the Diploma of Associate after examina- tion by Trinity College. We congratulate her upon her suocess and also upon being en- titled to append the letters A.T.C.L. to her name. It is the more creditable as onit last December Miss Brans gained the Advanced Certificate of the R.A.M., and R.C.M.

YSTRADGYNLA18. I Preaching Services.—Calf aria Chapel heJd its annual preaching services on Sunday and Monday, when the Rev. D. D. Lewis, St. Clear's, and Peregrine Davies, Rliandirmwyn, preached. The chapel was crowded at each service. Accident.—We understand that Mr Stan- ley Jones, who met with an accident last weelk. has been reniovedi to, the Swansea Hos- pital, and lies in a critical condition. Visitor.—Mr Daniel Thomas, late of Shop-y-C'ueand now of the United States, arrived on a visit last week. He is a. brother of the welli known musician. Mr Rees Thomas, Mus. Bac., Winnipeg, Canada. SooiaL-Ä tea and concert, was held at Libanus C.M. Chapel. Glanrhvd, on Thurs- day.

ABERCRAVE. I The Collieries.—During the greater part of last week some of the collieries have been idle, a.nd several men are una ble to find em- ploymentt anywhere. Ystradfellte. Agen t wanted to sell the Brecon and Rad- I nor Express" at Ystradfellte. For terms, apply, Manager, Express Office, Brecon.

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I TALGARTH. Whv worry about your new dress? What with the trouble of choosing style, material, colour, and trimtmings (and not knowing how tihev will look when made up). It is a -flurry and a real one. Clall at D. Jones and Oo. s at your convenience, and see how alL this may be avoided. We are showing a varied selection of the latest designs in trimmed hats. A large se- lection of untrimmed always in stock. Davies and Son, London House. Funeral.—There was a large attendance of relatives and neighlbours on Friday after- noon at the funeral of the late Mr James Jones, builder, Park View. The interment took place a.t the St. Gwendolines church- yard, the officiating clergy being the Vicar (Rev. D. Williams) and the Rev. D. L. Davies (Llanelwecld1). Owmg to illness the widow (for whom much sympathy is felt) was unable to attend. The hymn, "Now the Jiabourer'si task is oer," was siung in the church, and "Lead kindly light" at the grave. The bearers were tenants of the de- ceased. There was a lovely array of floral tributes. Easter Yestry.-The adjourned vestry was held on Wednesday, the vicar (Rev. D/ Williams presiding. There were between 20 and 30 present, and several short ad- dresses of welcome were made to the new Vicar. The parish warden (Mr J. Mills) read a statement of accounts, which showed a de- ficit of 13s 6d. The expenditure was jei06 10s, whereas the recerijpts were £ 105 17s 6d— this amount included £70 from the offer- tories. The organist's account was: Re- ceipts., £ 16 10s expenses, JElo; balance in hand, £ 1 10s. The old churchwardens were re-elected—'Mr J. Mills parish warden, and Mr Penryi Thomas vicar's warden; and twelve sidesmen were appointed for the year. It was decided to appoint, a sexton, who would also attend to the heating apparatus. The thanks of the vestry meeting was ex- pressed by the Vicar and others to the lad- ies who provided flowers, and also to Miss Stephens, The Green, for her gratuitous laundry work to the church vestments, etc. On Tuesday afternoon the funeral took place of Miss Elizabeth Bowen, Bronllys, who formerly laved at the New Inn, Llande- falle. Deceased, who was 72 years of age, took an active interest in the C.M. Chapel at Bronllys. lLTp, till Tuesday of last week she was in her usual health, and the end came suddenly early on Saturday morning. The large attendance at the funeral testi- fied to the esteem in which she was held by all. The interment took place at t'he Llan- defalle dhurdhyiard, where other mem- bers of the family are buried. At the house a short service was conducted by the Rev. J. J. Jones, who was assisted by the Rev. W. H. Price and the Rev. D. Rees. The under- taker was Mr W. Price. There were many beautiful wreaths.

BUILTH WELLS. I Other Builth News will be found on p. 3. Sports Coats and Skirts; aN the brightest and newest Shades in tailor-made ready to wear costumes; also a special delivery of black tailor-made costumes, very suitable for mourning.—Crystal House, J. P. Pugh and Co.. 452 Shire Horse.—The route-has been agreed upon for the Builth and Radnor District Shite Horse Society. Subscriptions towards the society's funds were received from Sir Francis Edwards, M.P. Mr Sidney Robinson, M.P.. Sir John Llewelyn, Captain Harcourt- Wood. and Dr. Hugh Bennett. Dressmaking at Ctfystal House under per- sonal and skilful control and efficient staff is an important department; customers should place their orders early to save dis- appointment.—J. Pugh and 00. 452 Football Spooiails.-The football team had a special train to bring them home from New- town. on Saturday. They played Pant (Os- westry) in the final of the. Montgomery League Cup on Wednesday, when another special had to be requisitioned. Spring and Summer Millinery at Crystal House is worth inspection, controlled by a first-class milliner, experienced staff, where the verv latest styles are created new models arrive daily; London, Paris, British and Foreign Produotiom.-J P. Pugh. 452 Sale-.—Owing to the indisposition of Mr G. V. Price (auctioneer), Mr Philip Davies (Pres- teign) conducted a successful sale of vehicles, j etc.. for Mr Hy. Price at the Lion Hotel on. Monday. Satisfactory prices were obtained, and nearly everything was soJd. Mr Price is abandoning "horse-flesh" for "petrol," and the jolt of the old town, 'bus is to be superseded by the more up-to-date motor ser- vice. Before purchasing elsewhere you should inspect the new season styles and cloths in Boys, Youths, and Men's Suits, ready to wear, or elect your pattern, for tailor-made suit to measuroat Cavendish House.—J. P. Pugjh and Co. 452 Horeb (Riurch.-Principal T. Lewis, M.A., Brecon, occupied the pulpit at Horeb Con- gregational Church on Sunday. He also sang the solo, "My Mother's Prayer," at the evening service. For root-seeds and manures—also- cattle and sheep-cakes on grass, go to A. Handley and Sons, Builth, Erwood and Rhayader. 307 Cricket Prospects.—The prospects, of the cricket season are particularly good, and an attractive fixture list has been arranged. These we shall publish next week together with furthcr ^>{H^oula^^f^ thA olub.

Chapel Centenary. TYNYCOED, ABERCRAVE. I On Sunday and Monday the Tynyooed Church, Abererave, heM special services to celebrate the centenary of the church, which is one of the oldest in the valley and has been the mother chiulroh of all the Indepen- dents in the district. Several chapels and schoolrooms have been built and paid for by this church. On Sunday Rev. J. E. Wil- liams (Pedrog), Liverpool, preached to large congregations, and on Monday the celebra- tion took place, -when the pastor, Bev. Lewis Jones, "P." Messrs. D. R. Jones, surveyor, and W. Williams, Aberystwyth, son of the late pastor, took part. The meet- ings throughout were full of fervour, and visitors from all parts of South Wales were present.

MENTAL DEFICIENCY. I Breconsbire and Administration of New Act. COMMITTEE GETTING TO WORK The Bre-conslilre County Council Commit, tee dealing with the Mental Deficiency Act have elected' Mr A. Beckwith ctbairman. Misfr Philip Morgan (Brecon) finds herself ■unable to adt on the committee and the Council will 'be asked to fill the vacancy by appointment of another lady. With regard to the administration of the Act, the committee report that the regula- tions have only recently been received, and these together with a long circular letter from the Board of Control in relation to ifnance, methods of dealing with defectives, and the general duties of locast authorities are now being considered. I Present Recommendations. j The present recommendations of the com- mittee to the County Council are that the chief administrative officer should "be the County Medical Officer (subject to the sanc- tion of the L.G.B. and Board of Education); tblát close statistics be obtained as to the number and classification of mental defec- tivciai in the county; and, thatt all duly quali- fied medical! pi-acttitioners resident in the county sihiaill be approved for the purposes of giving medical certificates under the Act. Tlie committeel recommend the Council to delegate to them all powers and duties, ex- cept that of raising a rate or borrowing money, the provision of, or contributing to. an institution, fixing the sfalary of any officer; and that the Finance Committee shall !have full control of all expenditure.

The Late Mrs Morgan, Pontwillim I FUNERAL AT TRALLONG. I The funeral of Mrs Morgan. Lower Pont- willim, near Brecon, took place- on Wednes- day of last week, the place of interment be- ing Trallong churchyard. The large con- course of people who attended testified to the great respect in Vhich the deceased was held. At the house a service. was conducted by the Rev. R. J. Williams, Plough Coogregational Church, Brecion (of which, the llate Mrs Mor- gan Was a faithful member), and the Rev. R. Williams, Brychgoed; and at Trallong Church the officiating clergy were the Rev. Herbert Hughes (vicar) and Rev. R. M. Jenkins (vicar of Llanthew). The bearers were Messrs. W. J. Price (Uppei- Pontwillim), David Jones (Tairderwen), Rees Jones (Pen- twyn), and C1. Davies (Pytingiwyn). The mourners were:—Mr David Morgan, Aberbram (son); Mr Tom Morgan and Miss Bessie Morgan (son and daughter); Mr and Mrs Walter Prossiecr, Cardiff (daughter and son-in-law); Mr and Mrs John Price, Pen- gam (ditto); Mr and Mrs Johln Morgan and Willie, Trewalter, Mr and Mrs Morgan, Low- er Letton, Mr and Mrs Wm. Morgan, Velin- newydd (sons and daughters-in-law); Mr and Mrs Morgan, Llwynerycihydd; Misses Nelliie King wnd Maggie Pritchiard; Mrs Morgan Rees, Devynodk Mr and Mrs Pow- ell, Aberdare; Mrs Davies, Penygraig; Mr Win. Morgan, Cefncoed; Mrs J. Morgan and Mr 1. W. Morgan, Wellington Place, Brecon; Mr Mbrtgan Morgan, Crynant; Mrs Hughes, Llandovery; Miss E. Jones, Devy- noek and1 Mrs Moses:, Clyro. The following sent wreaths: -Grandchild- rEm. of Treiwalter; Morgan, Jack, Betty and Lynne. Pengam; Walter and Gwen Mr and Mrs J. H. Powell and family, Aberdare; Llanddew Ohurcih members; Mr P. P. and Miss AVillii'ams; Mrs Lewis. Williams and family; Mr and Mrs Dickinson, Llandefae- log House; Mr and Mrs Gilbert Thomas; Mr David Jones, Welneld, Dowiais Mr and Mrs A. W. Hughes; Mr and Mrs D. Gardiner, Llwyncynog; Mr and Mrs Cattell, Wheat street all at Upper Pontwillim Mrs Davies and Charlie, Pytingwyn; Mrs Elston and family Mr and Mrs Rees Davies; Mr and Mrs W. J. Thomas, Lloyds Bank; Friends at Felinewydd Mr and Mrs David Jones, Tairderwen Fred, Norah and Doss, High street; Mr and Mrs Harry Meredith, Alexandra Road; C. and K. Davies, Pytin- glaa; and Tom, Danyrallt. Messrs. Morgan and Lewis carried out the funeral arrangements.

Trecastle Notes. I By "Pendragon." I According to what I read in the Express" last week the good people of Cray must be fairiy intoxicated with their recent victory over the Trecastle Male Voice Party. It certainly was high time that Cray had a victory, 'because nothing daunts ia choir more than to be ccxntinualMy beaten 1by the same opponents. This victory ought to cheer up our friends at Cray. I was very glad to see that our friends the CongregationaHsts made sudh a siuccess finan- cially of the Easter eisteddfod. We aU look forward now to seeing a fine building to re- place the present chapel. The fine weather is not altogether blessed by our liocail fishermen. I liear that our genial District Councillor is anxiouslv await- ing rain, so that he can commence his favour- ite sport. One of our villagers was up in Cwmwysg recently and, being thirsty, he oaHed at a farm for a drop of milk. He was given a large can full of milk, and while drinking he noticed a lot of pigs looking at him. amd on asking the cause the farmer replied: N o wonder they are looking, you are using their tin

I Stock Sales. I THE GAER DISPERSION SALE, BWLCH. The first Slale, which was conducted by Messrs .James Straker Son amd Ohadwick, of Abergavenny on Thursday, attracted a large company. The sheep made: Shropshire couples 74s 6d, cross-bred couples 47s, year- ling ewes up to 50s. There was a good de- mand for the cattle, cows and calves making up to t22 7s 6d, m-calvers up to £19, year- ling cattle up to £12, fat cows up to £.21, whilst colts made up to E26. The 114 acres of gra-ss keep, let up to 1st November next made up to £3 10s per acre. At the close of the sale, the auctioneers announced that- the final sale of dead stock, horses, etc., would take place early in the autumtf..

TALYBONT-ON-USK. School Gardening.—It was reported at the County Education Committee on Friday that Col. Jones Williams had kindly offered more ground for the purposes of the garden at the Non-provided School. The committee recorded their appreciation of the offer and accepted it. The grant in respect. of the gardening class for last year was L2 16s. Facilities for instruction of girls in cookery are being considered. Variety Entertainment.—A varietv enter- ta.innic-n.i %vaogiven at the Church flail on Monday. Col. Jones Williams presided. The following took part: Messrs. Tom Elston, Burt, Elston, Harold Elston, W. J. Price. D. Jones, Wm. Watkims, A. Ocikwell, Clias. Pride, Miss: S. Jones. Miss Pritchard, and Miss Lil Jones. The entertainmetnt con- cluded with a humorous sketch, entitled "Uncle Joseph." Tlie accompanist was Mr W. Prosser. The Chairman proposed a vote of tihaniks to the performers, and tlie Rev. Cnrtiss thanked) Col. Jones Williams for presiding. The proooeda were in aid of the Llnnifigan Pariah Church.

BRECON RURAL COUNCIL. I A Talyllyn Footpath. I I HOUSING CONDITIONS. I The Brecon Rural Counclit met. on Friday, the clerk (Mr M. F. Thomas) being voted to the chair pro. tem. The Rev. Thomas Griffiths proposed and Mr Jenkin Williams* seconded the re-election of Mr Owen Price as chairman for the ensuing year. This was unanimously carried, and Mr Price thanked the members. On the motion of Mr Thomas Williams (St. David's), seconded by Mr John Jone& (Llanfi- hangel-Nantbran), Mr Jenkin Williams was re-elected vice-chairman. A TaJyllyn Footpath. A deputation appeared before the Council in regiard to the bad state of the footpath leading from Llanfihamgel-Talyllyn to Llan- goi-se over the Llanfihiangel-Talyllyn Com- mon. Mr Percy Morton, who was accompan- ied by Messrs. John Morrisi and T. 1. Powell, stated that the footpath had becomet prac- tically impassable in winter, and he asked the Council to put it in a proper state of re- pair. Mr Williams (surveyor) said it was true that he had previously repaired the path he had put. about 30 tons of Shippings on it in 1908. In one portion it was almost impas- sible to keep it in a proper state in winter, as in the albsence of a fence the cattle got over it and made it a. quagmire. It was stated that the Council could not erect a. fence, and the Chairman said that it was evidently a parish path, but inasmuch as t,he Council had previously repaired it they were liable now. It was decided thjat Messrs. Jenkin Wil- liams, J. F. RickettSi, John Jones (Llande- falle). and the Rev. Thomas Griffiths view the path and instruct the Surveyor as to what repairs should be done. The Surveyor (Mr Joseph), reporting on the road between Gochgiarreg and Cwmne- winydd, Cray, estimated the cost of widen- ing at £ 15.—It was decided to carry out the work after the Bedlwyn road has been com- pleted. On the motion of Mr John Jones (Llande- falle), it was decided to erect a culvert over Llandufais stream on the road leading from Cniekadarn to Brecon, at a cost not exceed- ing £ 10. I Housing. The Sanitary Committee reported that the agent of Owmgwillim farmhouse and Twyn- rhonen farmhouse had undertaken to have the Council's requirements carried out. The medical officer having represented Dderw farmhouse, Ulandilofan, to be unfit for habi- tation the committee recommended a. closing order. With, regard to a cottage at Llau- gorse, the, agent had undeftaiken either to have the Council's requirements) carried out or to have the house left unoccupied. The Medical Officer (Dr. Thomas) report-ed that he' and the. Surveyor had met Mr Mau- rice, the agent of the Buckland Estate, in regard to the site of the proposed sewage disposal works at Llangorae, and Mr Maurice had promised a definite reply in the course of a few weeks. The Inspector reported that the progress of the work at Tairbull Cottages had been rather slow, and he was instructed to urge the completion. It was also report- ed tha,t work at the two cottages condemned at Cross Oak had been stopped, and the In- spector was instructed to call upon the owner to complete the work without further delay. The work at cottages at Pencell'y was now practically completed, and that the carrying out of the Council's requirements at the several houses recently condemned at Glyn- tawe was now in progress. The report was adopted.

I Change of Address. I Messrs. Rich and Sons have transferred their saddlery business from High street, Brecon, to new and more commodious pre- mises in tlie Watton, Where customers can still secure excellent service as heretofore.

LOCAL MARKETS. Erwood, ThuM3JS C and 17 for Is butter, 1& 2d and Is 3d pe? lb. potatoes (,ting), 4s 6d to 5s per cwt.; rabbits, 8d and 9d each; rhubarb, 2d per bunch; cab- bage plants, 60 for 6d; chickens, 7s per couple. Talgarth, Friday.—Chickens (trussed), 66 6d to 7s 6d per couple; trussed fowls, 6s I to 6s 6d; rabbits, 8d and 9d each; pota- toes (cooking), 4s 6d to 5s 6d per cwt. cab- bage plants, Is per 120; eggs, 16 and 17 for Is. Hay, Thursday.—Live fowls, 5s to 6a per couple; trussed ditto, 6s to 6s 6d; trussed chickens, 7s to 7s 6d; eggs, 15 and 16 for Is; butter, Is 2d to Is 4d per lb. potatoes, 4s 6d per owt. rabbits, 8d a.nd 9d each; rhu- barb. 2d per bunch; caibbage plants, Is per 120. Builth Wells, Monday.—Cows with calves exceeded the demand, and prices varied from £15 to £ 19; yearling bulAooks made from jE8 to L10 each two-year-olds, £ 10 to £12; and barreners, Lll to 13. Only a small quantity of werther-mutton was on offer, and this rea- lised lOd per lb. Ewes and lambs made 50s to 60s per couple, and cart-pigs (10 weeks old), 27s apiece. Produce prices were: — Butter, Is and Is Id per lb. eggs, 16 for Is chickens, 5s to 6a per couple, raJbbits. 7d apiece. HERElFORD MARKET. Full market and trade hardly so good. Beef was lower except for best quality, which realised sevemipence halfpenny; fat calve& made elevenpence; large supply. Sheep also sold at lower rates, but best teg made tenpeuioe, while fat lambs realised up to elevenpence. Pigs in moderate supply, poTkers rea-lising sdxrpence halfpenny to &even- pence halfpenny, baconers fivepence half- penny to sixpence halfpenny.

CRICKADARN. I Memorial Service.—On Sunday afternoon a service in ,memory of the late Mrs Mar- garet Powell, Bridge House, waa held at the chapel. The chief mourners present were: Mr David Powell (husband1), Mr Morgan Powell (son), Misses Jones, Cefnhirwain (nieces), Mrs Alfred Jones (Bridge House), Mr and Mrs Siamuel (Great House), etc. Rev. E. T. Parry (pastor. delivered an appropriate discourse. Mr T. Williams, J.P.. was pre- centor. The departed, who was of a bright and sympathetic disposition, will be greatly mi ssed Onllwyn. An Agent is wanted to sell the Brown I and Radnor Express" at Onllwyn. For terms I apply Manager, "Express" Office, Brecon. I Llanfihangel-Nan t bran. Our Agent at Llanfihangel Nantbran is now Mr W. T. Parry, The Post OSoe, who will supply the paper weekly.

"LO N DGV,7?A ABSOLUTELY? ?il "o .I 6/ fr"M *U chcrn;¥tJ&, or B |k W l[ SNb jj LLLU%daa.E.C- SOUiJiV CHARLES & Gwnxnc, Chemist, Brecon. RoBaRTs. Chemist, Rhayader. J. WAMD, Chemist, 8, High Street, Builth Wells. The Garden is calling. Get better crops than ever this year — use Withs Manures. Keep your Paths free from Weeds-use Smiths Weed Killer. Keep your Lawn free from Weeds-use Stanton's Lawn Sand. The Garden calls you to .Stanton's. High Street, BRECON.

I Builth Enter a Final. I On Saturday Builth journeyed to Newtown to meet the R.W.W. in the re-played semi- final after the draw: at Llanidloes the pre- vious Saturday. Buiiith won the toss and immediately assumed the aggressive, R. Steer hitting the bar and D. T. Williams heading- by from the, rebound. Play during this half was mostly in favour of tdie Wveside team, who forced many corners. Half-time came with no score. In the second half Builth scored, S. Stanton, heading through from a well1 placed1 corner by Mytton. Newtown soon after equalised, the outside right giving. Stephens no chance with a fast low shot- Straight from the centre the Builth forward& got away and forced a corner. Thist was nice- ly placed, and W. Williams put the visitors ahead. Play was very even up to the end, but there was no more scoring. It was a keen hard fought game, but the standard of football was not so high as that shown the previous week at Llanidloes. The final with Pant taikes place at Newtown on Wednesday.

Builth's Season. Builth IVella has had a. fairly good season- j The team entered for the Welsh Senior Cup i (beaten by Rhayader), Welsh Amateur Cup (beaten by Llandrindod Wells), Handriadod J Cup (beaten by Rhayader) and the -ivri'igjhton j Cup (beaten by Church Stretton in the "semi-final" at home.) They worked1 them- selves into the "final" of the Montgomery League Cup, beating Newtown, after a re- play, in the semi-final, and meeting Pant (Oswestry), a "cradk" North Wales eleven, in (C?siN-e?sti,y) at Newtown on Wednesday. The team's performance in the Mid-Wales League wias a satisfactory one, although all matches have not yet been played, and the table is, more or less, incomplete.

Education and Refinement. One of the greatest blessings of modern civilisation is the spread of education and refinement. Coarseness in feeding no longer appeals to the multitude. It is singula.rly fitting that Greece, the land of classicism, culture, poetry, and art, should have ctontri- buted largely to the refining, influence of the world's dietary. Greece., it is, that provides the Currant, the delicious fruit of its sun- kissed vine—the fruit that is associated with all the gjlorious memories of the land of Greece, its philosophers, its poets, and its artists The delicious little Currant is indeed worthy of its beautiful country, for it is full of grape augar, the purest of nutriment. It is savoury in the extreme, and thoroughly nourishes the body without producing the coarseness and irritability brought on by an excess of flesh diet. Use the Currant daily- Let it be a regular feature of the homely bill of fare, for the dainty fruit is conducive to health and refinement. Here is one way of enioving it. Currant Soda Cake. i lb. Currants, 1 lb. flour, d lb. brown or moist sugar, 4 lb. butter, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoon- fuls treacle, 1 tea .spoonful bi-carbonate of soda, t pint milk. Method.—Mix the flour and soda, rub in the butter, add sugar and Currants, then the treadle, mil'k, and beaten eggs. Beat, all well together, fill in two well- buttered ca'ke moulds, and bake in a modera- tely hot oven for about It hours.

In a lecture by Dr. A. L. Bowley to the members of the Royal Statistical Society in London, the aggregate populations in the rural districts of Radnor was 18,000 in 1891, and 17.000 in 1911; Brecon, 35,000, 1891 42,000, 1911.

THE "EXPRESS" DIARY. & ounday, May ord.—Anniversaiy services at Kensington Baptist Chapel, Brecon. Prea- cher, the Pastor-Elect. May 8th and 9th.-Aninual Jumble Sale at Albert Hall, Llandrindod Welds. Wednesday, May 13th, Lecture at Ramah Baptist Church, near Erwood, by Rev. Gomer Lewis, D.D., Swansea. Wednesday, May 20th.—Entire Ponv Show alt Owmowen, near Builth Wells. Whit Monday, June Ist.-Uamgynidr Eia- teddfod. June 3rd.-Palleg and District Agricultural Show. Tuesday, June 9tli.-Annual Entertainment at Gwenddwr Congregational Church. Wednesday, June lOt.h.-TalVioont Eiistedd- fod. Wednesday, June 17.—Talybont F.C.O. Eis- teddfod. Sunday, July 5th.-Watergate Sunday School Anniversary, Brecon. Friday, June 5th.-AmmaI Tea and Compe- titive Meeting at Rhulan P.M. Church. Printed and Published by ROBT. READ. at the Brecon and Radnor Eiiuw" Offices, Express Buildings, Bulwark, in the Ohapelry of St. Mary, in the Bor- ough and County of Brecon, on THURSDAY APRIL, 30, 1914.