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Children's Copnep I BY "UNCLE TOM." # I it =* It*#### Brecon, January 26th, 1915. Mv dear nephews- and nieces, the school- children of Brecon and Radnor, I wish once more to repeat the letter I wrote to you last week. so as to Kiake my plans still better and more widely known to you. Well, I called upon the Editor of the "JJrecon and Radnor Express" and "Radnor Express the other day, and obtained from him permission to have weekly talks, in this column, to the boys.and girls of Brecon and Radnor. I want you all, for this purpose, to be my nephews and nieces, and I will be your "Uncle Tom." You can write me about all your doings and suc- cesses in school, how you enjoy your games, what you intend to be, and a host of subjects, and, let me say, your "Uncle Torn"—you see my photo above—will always be pleased to bear from f you. But. you ask. how can I find out your ad- dress? Well, I shall be often calling at the "Express" offices, and you can address your postcards and letters, "Uncle Tom," care of "Brecon and Radnor Express" Offices, Brecon, and everv communication will find me. Now, I've a spare crown I want to get rid of, and I thought we could just have a little competition. I, therefore, offer three small prizes—first, second and third—to the boys and girls, attending any elementary school within Brecon and Radnor, for the best and most interesting letter on the "War." I shall adjudicate myself, and the priz- es will be 2/6, 16. and 1/ respectively. There will be no entrv-fees, but the letters must be written entirely bv the boys and girls themselves, and on one side of the paper only. I shall select the best letters, and the names of those worthy of 1 commendation will appear in this column. This little competition will close on January 30th, and the names of the successful letter-writers will ap- pear on the first Thursday in February. Now, I want you, my nephews and nieces, to write your letter at once, but please don't send more than [ will go on four pages of note-paper, or your poor I eld uncle will never be able to get a wink of I ■ sleep. Again. I don't like the idea of you put- ting off for to-morrow what you can do to-day. o This bad practice is known by a long and ugly word-" procrastination "-which is truly said to be the "thief of time." I will give you another wrinkle—your Uncle Tom" believes that if a thing is worth doing at all. it is worth doing well. Now, if you wish to win one of my prizes- write well, spell correctly, form your sentences carefully, and tell 010 what you have to say about the war just as if you were speaking—say, for 3 or 4 minutes, to me personally. While I cannot write you all directly, I shall always try to an- swer your letters in this column, and I will also endeavour to write a letter to you all every week. I have already had severa l interesting letters from boys and girls of the two counties on the war, and I shall announce the result of the first com- petition in next issue. Believe me to be. L- Your affectionate ? UNCLE TOM. ? f Uncle Tom's Competition. I Best letter, not more than will go on 4 pages •f ordinary note-paper, on the "War." Prizes.—First, 2/6. Second, 1/6. Third, 1/ Entries close on January 30th. This competition is open to the elementary school-children of Brecon and Radnor. Competitors must carefully include their name, address and correct age, for. age especially, will be taken into consideration by "Uncle Tom." All letters must be properly stamped, and ad- dressed. UNCLE TOM," Care of "Brecon and Radnor Express," Brecon.
Knighton Free Churches, I
Knighton Free Churches, I AND THE FEDERATION MEETINGS. I At a meeting of Knighton Free Church Council the Primitive Methodist Church on Moudny t>vening, and presided over by Rev. A. D. Basker- ville, the members considered it inadvisable to in- vite the Central Wales Federation to hol-l the an- nual meeting at Knighton next March. I The members regretted that, owing to tiie un. settled conditions of church life at present and the heavy burdens already being borne by many of the townspeople, they did not feel justified in mak- ing an appeal for the entertainment of the dele- gates. The chairman expressed the hope that viiited prayer meetings would soon be resumed, nr.d t'.e Rev. J. H. Veal (secretary) said there would now be nothing to interfere with the meetings being held regularly.
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rCounty's Education.
r County's Education. I Training of Pupil Teachers. COST OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. I BRECONSHIRE COMMITTEE MEETS. Present at the Breconshire Education Committee on Friday were:—Mr W. S. Miller (in the I chair), Hon. R. C. Devereux, Mr David Powell, Rev. D. A. Griffith, Mr A. Gwynne Vaughan, Rev. H. J. Church Jones, Prof. Joseph Jones, Messrs. J. T. Boucher, D. T. Jeffreys, J. Price, Joseph Price, W. Evans (Brynmawr), W. M. Tay lor. J. E. Williams, J. E. Moore Gwyn, Owen Price and Levi Jones, Rev. W. Llewellyn, and Mr James Powell, Rev. D. Saunders Jones, Messrs. J. L. Davies, J. Watkins, Idris Davies, and W. H. 0. Thomas; and Hon. Mrs Devereux, Mrs M. F. Thomas, Mrs Morris, Miss Adelaide Williams. Miss Rogers, Principal Lewis, Mr E. Pirie Gordon, Rev. J. Illtyd Davies, Mr A. J. Corbett, Rev. Hilary Lewis, Rev. Father O'Reilly; Mr Leonard (secretary) and others. The Board of Education wrote with reference to the conditions under which men of military age, who are engaged as teachers in secondary or ele- mentary schools, might be enrolled in Volunteer Training Corps.—A ropy of the latter was ordered to be sent to each teacher. Farmers and Labour. The Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union sent a resolution to the effect that, owing to the scarcity of labour, children should be allowed to leave school at an earlier age, during the present nation- al crisis. The clerk said the present leaving age was 14, but it was possible for children to leave at 13, provided they satisfied the conditions specified in the bye-laws. Rev. D. A. Griffith Have, we any authority to make any special provisions? The Clerk You cannot unless you alter the bye- laws, and that would mean a long process. Hon. R. C. Devereux said this matter was covered in an answer given by the Board of Edu- cation to a body of agriculturists recently, to the effect that such provisions would require an Act of Parliament, but it was open to local authorities, when they came to prosecute for non-attendance, to use their own discretion. He thought they had better leave it to the local district committees to deal with each case on its merits. Rev. D. A. Griffith But that would affect the grant. Would the names be struck off the regis- ter ? The Clerk No, sir. Mr Corbett,: District committees have no power over a bye-law. Mr David Powell District committees have elas- tic consciences sometimes, and they can use their discretion, and this is a time when discretion may be used. Mr Corbett pointed out that the Farmers' Union called attention to this, and not those who lived in urban areas. In the country districts, where they understood recruiting had not been so brisk. where did the scarcity come in? (Hear, hear.) They wanted the boys after this war, and he ap- pealed for giving them the best education they could. The Clerk Under certain conditions, they can now leave school at 13; it is hardly fair to with- draw them under that age. No action was taken. Training of Pupil Teachers. I Principal Lewis, in moving the adoption of the Higher Education Committee's report, referred to a report on the training of pupil teachers, saying it had been referred to a special sub-committee. The committee should seriously consider the ques- tion. Many pupil teachers had failed to pass the qualifying examination, and had not secured for the committee the full Government grant. Dur- ing the last five years they had LISO in grant. A sub-committee, appointed to consider the situa- tion, found that many of these pupil teachers could really pass the examination, and so secure the full amount, if they were properly supervised after they had completed their term in the county school. What they required was to exercise some super- vision over those, who had failed to pass the quali- fying examination, during this year, at the end of which they could sit and earn the grant. It was a pity that so many of their pupil teachers were lost sight of. and that they were satisfied with remaining supplementary teachers. It was a loss to the Education Committee in grant, and cer- tainly a loss educationally. Professor Joseph Jones said Principal Lewis had, to some extent, veiled the true cause of the figures. The county schools had only been able to put one-third of its pupil teachers through. It was not a question of supervising them, but of getting the county schools to qualify them while they were there. During five years ten had com- pletely failed, so that just under one-third of the number did not get through at all. Some of them spent a good deal of time over the question last year. and they were amazed at the amount of the money thev paid. Mr Corbett said there was something radically wrong with the syllabus: they ought to have-one set examination. Mr Boucher Who is responsible for the syl- labus? Mr Corbett The Board of Education. There ought to be one examination, instead of so many back-door entrances into the profession. (Hear, hear.) Rev. Hilary Lewis said the mistake was that they did not take the essential subjects. In future, they should see that they took up the neces- sarv subjects to qualify, and so gain the grants. Prof. Jones moved to call the attention of Go" vernors of the County Schools to the failures, add- ing that evidently the old system of training pupil teachers was better than the new. The finance clerk said the failures did not han- pen onlv at the Brecon County Schools, but in other schools. v Prof. Jones I said County Schools, and I mean throughout the eounty. The matter was left to the special sub-commit- tee. I Shortage of Teachers. The Staffing and Salaries Committee reported a large number of vacancies for head teachers, cer- tificated and uncertificated assistants. All the vacancies for head teachers are in small schools. and in view of the difficulty of obtaining candidates the committee appointed a special sub-committee to consider the scale of salaries for liead. teachers in til(,Se sclioolg. I Finance. In the Finance Committee's report the finance clerk reported that two school contractors stated that the war had forced up prices of materials and asked, as an act of grace, for an increase on the present prices. He thought the request a fair one. The extra cost to the committee would be about -1-!100 per year, but with a little extra care in or- dering and consumption. and the withholding of any requisition which was not urgent, there should be no increase in the total expenditure on school materials. I Cost of. School Attendance. The finance clerk again drew attention to "the verv high" cost of school attendance. In Brecon- shire the average attendance was 9477 at an ex- penditure of XI-060, percentage 88.3; in Worces- ter figures under the same heads were 34,612: £ 1 300- 91.7: Carnarvon, 19,119; £ 820; 91.3. ) f the average attendance, he said, in Breconshire IZ,:<ria jlwu<rl h as that of Carnarvon the increased WPTP grants would be roughly «00. His re- port proceeded "It is doubtful whether any other county spends nearly a penny rate on school at- tendance. This high expenditure is 111 my opinion due to the appointment of full-time officers for com- parativelv small areas. For instance. one officer is responsible for the three schools in the Llanelly parish and two for the schools in the Ystradgynlais area. It may also be fairly argued that the in- creased attention which is being given to the health of the children by the appointment of school nurses should be followed by some reduction in the cost of school attendance." The committee in their report stated the whole question of expenditure on school attendance re- quired thorough investigation, and recommended a special sub-committee should consider the mat- ter. A notice of motion by Mr Taylor to the effect that the system of payment by results of attend- ance officers should be altered, so that in future periods during which epidemics of infectious dis- eases occur, over which ofifcers have no control, but which seriously affected the percentages, should not be taken into account, but the average of'a cor- responding period of a former year during which the attendance was normal be substituted, was re- commended to be referred to the same committee tor consideration. Mr Taylor spoke at length on this matter and asked that the principle involved in the motion should be approyed by the committee that day.— Mr Joseph Price (Cefn) strongly supported saying that they were making the school attendance officer a scape-goat for the poor attendance. Mr Dd. Powell said it would be well. especially at the present time, if members would make an effort to attend the committee meetings instead of coming only to the quarterly meetings, and finding fault with what the committees had done. (Hear, hear.) Out of 25 members of the finance, com- mittee only four or five were present at the last meeting. The question which Mr Taylor had raised was a big one which affected the whole of the county. The matter was referred to the special sub- committee. Geography in Schools. The chairman, in accordance with notice, moved "That the teaching of geography shall be compul- sory in every elementary school in the cotintv." Mr Miller said the reason he moved this was be- cause so many of their pupil teachers who had failed did so because they could not take geography. He believed geography was taught in the bulk of the schools of the county, but he was not quite sure whether it was taught in all. If that au- thority had power to recommend that it should be taught in all, he hoped they would agree to his motion. Of its importance he need say very little. Pupil teachers had the option of taking Latin or geography; Latin was not taught in the elementary schools whereas there was ample room for teaching geography, and he hoped it would be systematically taught in the Intermediate schools, then in all probability twice as many of their pupil teachers would get through their examina- tions. He had knowledge of some elementary schools where geography was not taught. Mr Corbett said this was another case where the sins of the county schools had been visited up- on the elementary schools. (Laughter.) In the matter of training of pupil teachers they found that geography was not taught throughout the whole of their county schools, and this was the reason for Mr Miller's motion. He (Mr Corbett) would be much surprised to find that there was a single elementary school in the county where geo- graphy was not taught. If it were not so it should be, for geography was of paramount importance in these commercial days. (Hear, hear.) But he could not imagine that it was left out of the cur- riculum of the syllabus of any elementary school. Rev. Hilary Lewis said reports of the county schools showed that geography was taught in the junior forms of county schools, but it was not systematically taught in the upper forms. Miss Rogers (Ystradgvnlais) said in her district thev had a teacher in the county schools who specialised in geography. Mr Miller I am very glad to hear it. If geo- graphy is taught this motion will do no harm, if it is not it will do good. (Laughter.) The motion was agreed to nem. con.
Rhayader Worthy.
Rhayader Worthy. DEATH OF MRS. LUCAS, THE GLYN. We regret to record the death of Mrs Lucas,- The Glyn, Rhayader. She was quite a unique personality and most commanding presence, equal- ly as strong in mind and mental faculties, and a friend once and for ever to a host. She delighted in the old Welsh style of life and dress, speak- ing its language with eloquence, and ever acting its warm hospitality. Under her roof, many leading Congregational ministers found warm wel- come for generations. Among them, as she delight- ed to relate, were the Revs. D. Williams, Troed- rhiwdalar, and Kilsbv Jones. and to their succes- sors she was a true friend to the last. For upwards of 80 vears she had been connected with the Con- gregational cause in the town, or "the old chapel," as she termed it. and her interest in its welfare never flagged. Her old-world quaintness and her warm-heartedness brought her visitors from most of the old and leading families in the neighbour- hood, to some of whom she was related and beloved of them all, whether Church or Nonconformist. Her death takes from amongst us one of our most interesting characters, and she will be greatly and sadly missed. She passed away, after a brief ill- ness, on Monday, within two months of her 90th year. The funeral took place on Friday, when a large concourse assembled to show their respect to her iiieiiidrv. Her remains were interred in the burial ground connected with the Congregational Church. Rev. D. Maldwyn Jones, her pastor, officiated at the house and at the chapel and graveside. Rev. R. A. Howells and Rev. F. Jackson also took part. The chief mourners were Mrs Jones (Tri- angle). Mr Tom Jones, Mr Herbert Jones, Mr John Jones and Mr Ronald Jones (daughter and grandsons), Mrs and Mr Morgan and Mr T. Mor- gan, Dowlais (daughter and son-in-law and grandson), Mr J. Jones and Miss Jones, Builth (son-in-law and grand-daughter), Mrs Edwards, Newbridge (daughters), Mrs Whislay, Builth (grand-daughter); also, Miss Lemks (London), Mrs Lees (Knighton), Mrs Jarman (Builth), Mr and Mrs Hughes (Rhayader), Mr and Mrs Ryder, Mrs T. Lloyd, Mr R. Lewis (Tyncoed), Mr M. Lewis (Vrondorddu), and Mr Lewis (Dolfelin, Llanafan), all nieces and nephews; and Mr Stephen Lewis (cousin). The bearers were Messrs. — Davies (Cefnfaes), J. Davies (North street), — Lloyd (Dolifor), D. Price (Glyn), J. Hughes (New House), and R. Lewis (Tyncoed). Wreaths were sent bv Mrs Jones (Triangle), her grandsons (Tom, Jack, Herbert and Ronald), Mr and Mrs Morgan, Dowlais, Miss Lewis, London, Mrs Edwards, Newbridge, and all at Dderw. The undertaker was Mr Hughes, London House. The coffin was supplied by Mr Morgan, East street. A memor- ial service was held on Sunday evening in the Congregational Church, when the Rev. D. Mald- wyn Jones preached from II. Cor., v. 1.
LLANIDLOES CHARGE. I
LLANIDLOES CHARGE. I WOMAN'S ALLEGED BIGAMY. I Susannah Edwards, Pencraig street, Llanidloes, was charged at Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire, on Wednesday with bigamously marrying John Ed- ward Owen at Newtown in December last, her for- mer husband, Richard Edwards, whom she married at Llwvdiarth Church, Montgomeryshire, sixteen years ago. being then alive. Owen was charged with aiding and abetting. The Rev. Allen Jones. Llanvblodwel, Oswestry. proved the first marriage, and after evidence of the second marriage had been given. Sergt. Parry said the female defendant, when charged, said she married under a Wong name. Both accused were committed to the May Assizes, bail being allowed.
IBORDERER'S COLONEL.
BORDERER'S COLONEL. MAKING EXCELLENT PROGRESS TOWARDS RECOVERY. Welsh people, who look with pride upon the re- cord of the South Wales Bdrderers in the present war, will be gratified to learn that Lieutenant- colonel Leach, the gallant commanding officer, who is now at the Ashton Court Nursing Home, Lon- don, is making excellent progress towards recovery. It will be remembered that he was severely wound- ed during the fighting in the Ypres district, when the Germans were making their desperate attempts to get through to Calais.
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Ex-Sergeant John Davies, who was pr<sented with a purse of gold and: a barometer at Talgarth on Wednesday evening. The gifts were fiom the town and inhabitants in recognition of many years' faithful police service. L:JM.8
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*These columns are f reely open to the ventilation of any matter of publio in- terest, local or general. Offensive personalities or abusive epithets are, however, rigidly excluded. Every communication must be duly and pro- perly authenticated. In cases where anonymity is desired, the writer must privately and confidently furnish the Editor with his name and address, as a guarantee of good faith. The Editor cannot undertake to return any rejected oommunioation. Letters received on the Saturday preceding the week of publication are more likely to be inserted than those arriving later.
I 2nd LANCERS (Gardener's…
I 2nd LANCERS (Gardener's Horse) Sir,—I urgently appeal for socks, or money to buy them, also, for Cardigans, shirts, mufflers, mittens, etc., for the above regi- ment, just arrived from India, now in the trenches. All gifts sent to 19, Caledonia Place. Clifton, Bristol, will be gratefully acknowledged.— Yours &c., I (MRS) GWYN THOMAS.
I " DRINK AND THE WAR." I
I DRINK AND THE WAR." Sir,—I was gratified to read Mr Wainwright's defence of Miss Rosina Davies's position, and, also, to note the emphasis he has laid upon the fact that drink makes war more horrible than it need be. It appears to be quite true that the most horrible cruelty in the present war was inflicted when the perpetrators were under the influence of drink. In this way the people's own alcoholic beverages were used by the enemy to inflict upon them such horrors as the world can scarcely fcr- get. So it is in time of peaee. the beverages that are intended for the people's pleasure hievitably, in the long run, become their source of suffering, and, what is worse, a source of shame. Those who heard Miss Davies's address at Crickadarn felt that, if anything, she under-stated the case ag- ainst strong drink. She did so well that some ex- pressed a desire to hear her again.—Yours, etc., IE. T, FAHHY. 1
COUNTESS ROBERTS' APPEAL I
COUNTESS ROBERTS' APPEAL I FOR FIELD GLASSES. I Sir,-Altliou,ii the appeal made by my father. Lord Roberts, to sportsmen and others, to lend their race, field or stalking glasses for the use of oiffcers and non-commissioned officers under orders for the front has been most gratifying, a very large number of glasses are still required. Up tp the present some 18,000 pairs of field and stalking glasses have been received. These have been carefully examined and classified by an ex- pert before being issued. The names and address- es of the owners are registered and the glasses themselves are engraved with an index number in order that the owners can be traced at the con- clusion of the war and their property, when pos- sible, returned to them. Many people who did not possess field-glasses felt they would like to contribute towards the fund which has been raised for the purpose of purchas- ing them, and sent cheques instead. My father was deeply grateful for the generous response made to his appeal, but, at the same time, lie realised that an even greater number of glasses would be required, the stock in hand being nearly exhausted while the call for them was continuous. He had made up his mind to appeal to the public once again, and a letter to this effect had been written, but not signed, before he left for France. I, therefore, venture to make this further appeal in his name. All contributions will be dealt with in the same way as formerly and duly acknowledged. It is important to note that all glasses, cheques and communications should be addressed to the Secretary, National Service League, 72, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W.—I am, etc. I AILEEN ROBERTS. 1
I WOMEN'S UNITED SERVICE CLUBS.…
I WOMEN'S UNITED SERVICE CLUBS. I Sir,—We are conscious that the war has already produced many leagues and societies, but may we beg a few lines of space in order to plead for one more, on behalf of the women of our sailors and soldiers now on active service ? Already, many centres for rest and recreation have been formed by various organisations, such as the "Tipperary Clubs," founded by Mrs Juson Kerr and her friends. We earnestly suggest that all such clubs should, if possible, be co-ordinated, and the work of form- ing them be extended by a permanent organisation. It is quite clear that the need of such centres will increase as the new army is recruited and called up. The present need is only a tithe of what it will be. and it is above everything desirable that efforts for the good of the women of the services should not be wasted by overlapping or duplica- tion. The League of Women's United Service Clubs has accordingly been founded with ,the object of furthering the work already begun in different directions and In different ways, and we cordially invite all who are interested, especially the wives and relations of officers of both sernevs to com- municate with the honorary secretaries of this League. Advice as to the formation of clubs and social centres will gladiv be given, and we hope that those who have already opened such clubs will co-operate with us. This is not an organisation for relief, but for the extension of human sympathy and neighbour- liness to all those who need it. to give counsel in time of personal trouble: to organise employment, to visit the homes and to take interest in '"IT child- ren of the absent husbands, sons and fn r to provide suitable entertainment at the clubs or cen- tres. to furnish newspapers and to provide oppor- tunity for letter-writing. The League is non-sec- tarian and non-political. Where the neighbour- hood is too poor to undertake the financial respon- sibility of opening a Women's. United Service Club, an approved scheme will be assisted by a grant from the League. „ # Let us make onite cle that these clubs are not merely for social intercourse or amusement, but that their object is also educational. We wish to help women in all their daily difficulties, accentua- ted as these will be by the absence of the man of the house, not to take the women out of their home-life, but to send them back to their daily » routine strengthened and refreshed by the gentle companionship and encouragement which a little social intercourse affords. We appeal hopefully for funds for the purpose of this League to all who have the welfare of the women of the services at heart. It is estimated that a sum of £ 20,000 may ultimately be needed to implement the movement and make it a really national one, by opening women's clubs in suffi- cient numbers, and to ensure permanence to them. Donations and annual subscriptions may be ad- dressed to the honorary treasurer of the League, Sir Henry Kimber, Bart., at The Capital and Counties Bank, Victoria Street Branch, S.W., or to either of the honorary secretaries, by whom the same will be acknowledged.—Yours, etc.. GWENDOLINE JELLICOE, ELEANOIU FRENCH, (Presidents. ) The League of Women's United Service Clubs, Westminster Palace Hotel, S.W., January 20th, 1915. P.S.—The officers of the League of Women's Uni- ted Service Clubs are :—Joint Presidents, Lady Jellicoc and Lady French; vice-presidents, Mrs Winston Churchill, Mrs Parker, the Countess of Limerick, Lady Henry Somerset, and Muriel Countess Helmsley: fianance-chairman, Mrs M. A. Cloudesley Brereton: and honorary secretar- ies, Admiral Sir James Goodrich, K.C.V.O., and Mr"F. J. Higginbottom.
ISIR HENRY LUNN'S LETTER AND…
SIR HENRY LUNN'S LETTER AND THE I REV. A. JONES'S REPLY. I Sir,—Thanks for inserting my letter in last is- sue. I think that a word of explanation is need- ed re the list of names which you printed, in con- nection with the previous circular issued in 1911 by Sir Henry Lunll. These honourable gentlemen formed a "Conciliatory Committee' to see that jus- tice was done re the Disendowment of the Epis- copal Church in Wales, and it must not be inferred that they were in agreement with all that was then proposed. The recent request of Sir Henry Lunn for Free Churchmen to petition the Prime Minister to annul the Disendowment Act is meeting with strenuous opposition by many whose names are, unfortunately, used by him. Dr. Sel- bie, of Oxford, has written a disclaimer, which appears in the "British Weekly" of the 14th inst., and a letter appears in the "Christian World," of same date, from the officers of the English Free Church Council, signed by F. L. Wiseinan (pre- sident), and F. B. Meyer and J. Scott Lidgett Ilicn. sees.), as a protest. The following lines close their letter "The National Council has not considered Sir H. Lunn's proposal, nor, as far as we know. have any of its officials or committees signed the proposed appeal. Memorial Hall, Jan. 13." The editor of the "C.W." adds "We have re- ceived intimations of a very large number of pro- tests against Sir H. Lunn's proposal, passed by Free Church Councils, ministerial fraternals. and other bodies. Very strong letters are in the "Pri- mitive Methodist Leader" by Revs. Arthur T. Gutterv and Jabez Bell. By inserting this letter you will greatly oblige. as I should not wish the slightest injustice done to any of the worthy gentlemen who formed the "Conciliator" Committee" of 1911. It seems as if the appeal of Sir H. Lunn will meet with the cen- sure and defeat which it truly deserves.—I am &c., ALFRED JONES (P.M. MIMSTEB). 23, Morton Crescent, Exmouth, Devon, January 16th, 1915. — .0
ENGLAND'S DANGER. I
ENGLAND'S DANGER. Sir,—Mr A. H. Wainwright writes a long let- I ter, grflng a few facts, it is true, but proving nothing. He says that since war commenced "party politics have been put aside." This is true, and the restrictionist party in the Govern- ment, and, also, in the country, have taken advan- tage of the truce to press forward their methods of promoting temperance, caring nothing as to what extent they interfere with the privilege, and even with the legitimate means of livelihood of moder- ate men. There never was a more contemptible breach of any truce. The limitation of the hours of sale in public- houses is nothing but an insult to the manhood of our people. Whatever may have been neces- sarv in Russia and France—and the ultimate ef- fects upon the character of those nations remain to be seen-we in this country pride ourselves upon being a free people, and we resent this unwar- rantable and uncalled-for intérference. i May I place a few opinions before your readers of people who ought to know what they are talking about. Mr Ormerod, assistant chief constable of Lancashire, reports :—"I enclose herewith a re- turn. showing the number of cases of drunken- ness in which proceedings have been taken dur- ing the period in which Territorial troops have been stationed in the county districts concerned up to and inclusive of September 30th, 1914, to- gether with the number for the corresponding per- iods of the preceding four years. This return shows a decrease of 43 per cent. in 1914, as com- pared with the average of the nreceding four years, and, up to the present, I have had no un- favourable reports regarding the Territorial troops." Colonel Thorold, commanding the 33rd Re- cruiting Area, writing to the Chief of Police at Halifax, gives similar evidence of the good be- haviour of the troops. As regards the soldiers' wives. Mrs Despard, the sister of Sir John French, writing to the "Times" of October 8th, said "I live in a work- ing district of London, from which no less than 300 men have left their homes to join the Army. As I have known many of the people in the dis- trict since they were children, many of the wives that were left behind came pouring in to ask my advice. I have pleasure in bearing witness to the fact that not one of these poor women were the worse for drink. We are, for the most part, an Irish community, and certainly, in the excitement which followed the first news of war, men and some of the elder women drank more than they usually do, but, save. in one. or two instances, the soldiers' wives have not spent their money in the public-house." I could go on adding to this kind of testimony, but I think I have quoted quite sufficient to prove that this cry of increased drunkenness among a certain section of the public is, as I said before, grossly exaggerated. May I suggest that the extreme teetotaller be nsked to remain quiet during the continuance of the present trucc.-Yours, &c.. I A. G. HARRIES.
ISunday and the Cinema
I Sunday and the Cinema Llandrindod Wells Debate. C.C. REFUSES KINO TO OPEN. DIVERSE OPINIONS. At Radnorshire County Council, on Friday, the question of the opening on Sunday of the Llan- drindod Wells Kino came upon the report of the General Purposes Committee, who recommended that sanction to the opening on Sunday nights should be given whilst the troops remain in the town. A letter was read from Mr Morgan Morris, secretary of the Llandrindod Wells Free Church Council, enclosing a resolution passed by that body, with one dissentient, petitioning the County Council not to grant permission for Sunday per- formances. A letter and telegram was also read from the Rhayader Free Church Council, supporting the action of the Llandrindod Wells Free Church Council. President of F.C.C. A letter wyas also read from Mr John Phillips, president of the Llandrindod Wells Free Church Council, stating that he had made it his business to attend the entertainment at the Kino on the previous Sunday evening, with a view to ascertain- ing whether there was a case against the continu- ance of the entertainments. With all respect for the honour and the high purposes of the men who objected to these entertainments, his view was that the County Council had acted wisely in grant- ing the licence. The pictures shown were healthy and clean, and the behaviour of the men of the R.A.M.C. were excellent throughout. The men enjoyed the pictures, and appreciated the facilities afforded to them. As far as the town was con- cerned, he believed that no one could gainsay that it was preferable to have these young men thus innocently amusing themselves than to have them aimlessly wandering about the streets on Sunday evenings. The meetings at the Albert Hall were also greatly appreciated by the men, but there were those who preferred pictures to a musical pro- gramme. The two halls would not accommodate all the men. and, in his judgment, a case was made out for the continuance of the performance. Mr W. Green-Price moved the adoption of the report. He said nobody deprecated the opening of places of entertainment on Sundays more than he did, but he hoped that he was broad-minded enough t-crsee that this was an exceptional case. There were a large number of troops at Llandrin- dod Wells, and it was far better for these men to be in an entertainment like the Cinema than to be hanging about the street. This would not, however, be a precedent to be followed, and the permission was only recommended because of the exceptional nature of the circumstances. (Hear, hear.) Mr Bache seconded. He said he did not think that they were narrow minded. It would not be doing any great mischief to provide entertain- ments for the large number of men who were at Llandrindod Wells at present, but every care should be taken to see that the entertainments were of a harmless character. He believed that Llandrindod people would see that nothing was done that would disgrace the Sabbath. The Opposition. Mr T. L. Vaughan said he was going to move that the paragraph be deleted from the report at the risk of being called narrow-minded. They had heard reasons on both sides, but his view was that the C.C. should be consistent with its former ac- tions. Up to the present, the C.C. had always re- fused applications for Sunday licences, and it would be inconsistent to take any other course un- der the present circumstances. There were very* strong arguments against granting the licence, and they who were opposed were opposed because they wanted to do good for the men who were in the town. There were very many people in the town and in the county who were opposed to a Sunday licence, and they felt tba tit was altogether unnecessary. There were seven places of worship in the town, and the churches were co-operating in providing pleasant evenings for the men after the close of the church services. The men were also well-cared for in their billets, where they were made comfortable with music, society, and what- ever they cared for. There was no need for the men to be out in the streets on dark and wet nights unless they wanted walks. Mr J. Hurst seconded, saying that this was a request that they had refused all the while up to now, and he did not think it ought to be allowed at present. He feared that the opening of the Kino would have a bad effect on many of the ser- vants who were kept in their houses, and that, in- stead of going to church or chapel, they would go to the Kino, where the soldiers went. Further, if this were allowed, they would also have to grant a licence to the Pavilion, which was town pro- perty. There were six nights out of seven that the men could go to the pictures, but if the Kino was open there were many men would stop about the roads instead of going to a place of worship, and when the Kino was open they would go there. If this were granted for the sake of the men now in the town, what would they have to say to their visitors if they asked for it to be oepned for their pleasure ? Mr T. Davies supported the amendment, saying that if they granted a licence in this case, it would be very difficult to refuse applications which came from other towns which might not be on all fours with Llandrindod Wells. Mr J. 0. Bufton opposed the amendment, but said he was strongly"opposed to Sunday entertain- ments. The present circumstances were alto- gether exceptional. The present position was veiy different to the time when the town was full of visitors. The days were long then, and the wea- ther fine. Visitors also had large rooms for their accommodation, whilst the troops were billeted un- der conditions which made it impossible for many of them to have quiet evenings. It was not pro- posed to open the Kino till after church hours, and the committee only recommended the granting of the licence provided suitable pictures were shown. He did not agree with what Mr Hurst had said about the maid servants. They were not all like that at Llandrindod Wells. The circum- stances were so exceptional that he felt he was perfectly consistent in supporting this application, although he had voted against others, and would probably do so again. It was not till the Kino was opened on Sundays that the Free Churches organised another meeting. Major Delap, the com- manding officer, had sent a strong letter in sup- port of this application, and his view was that it was in the interests of the men and the town that this place should be open on Sundays whilst the men were there. Ald. R. Morgan said it was their duty to reTer-. ence the Sabbath, and if they opened this place on Sundays there would be requests for the same privilege from other places as well. Mr J. Hamer said he believed it would be far better to have the Kino open in the interests of the good order of the town. Public-houses in the surrounding district had been closed against the men, and he thought it would be a great mistake to prevent them having the use of this innocent en- tertainment on Sunday evenings. Mr B. P. Lewis said no case had been made out for departing from the usual practice. The application had not come from the soldiers, but from those who were interested in the Kino. This hall would only accommodate about 300, and, if this were opened, he considered that they could not very well refuse an application, if it came, for the opening of the Grand Pavilion as well. 'He did not wish to stand in the way of the sold- iers getting amusement, but this place was open for six nights in the week, and. therefore, there was no hardship on them if it were closed for one evening in the week. Their soldiers were not so gone on amusement that they would regard this as an injustice at all. They were expecting an in- crease in population at Rhayader on account of certain works that may be carried out there, and, if an application were made for Sunday opening there, they would not be able, in fairness and jus- tice, to refuse that application, if this one were granted. There were several requests that the names should be taken down, and this was agreed to on both sides. The voting was as follows For the adoption of the report Messrs. J. Ham- er, W. Green-Price, J. R. Bache. W. M. Bavlis. H. Evan-Thomas, S. B. Meredith. W. V. WTeale, J. O. Bufton, and the Rev. H. L. Kewlev—9. For the amendment Messrs. W. Roberts, R. Morgan, J. Hurst, T. L. Vaughan, T. H. Harris. T. Davies, E. Lewis, B. P. Lewis. C. Powell, T. B. Goodwin and A. T. Hamer—11. The following did not vote Messrs. J. W. Stephens, and Duff Gordon, Dr. Harding and the chairman.
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I Billiards. I BUILTH WELLS COMPETITION. An interesting billiard handicap has taken place at Builth Wells Social Club, and resulted in Mr J. M. Smiles being the winner. The prize was a billiard cue. Scores were :— First round W. W. Lennard (owed 10), 150 and W. Wallace Jones (received 15), 53: T. E. Powell (received 35) 150 and Garfield Jones (owed 20), 131; George Thomas (scratch) 150 and S. Thomas (received 20) 117; C. Whislay (received 30) 150 and A. B. Hamar (owed 15) 140: A. R. W. Tulk (owed 35) 150 and S. Smiles (owed 50) 143; W. Wilsdon (received 10) 150 and D. Weale (received 60) 127; H. A. Phillips (owed 40) 150 and F. B. Morley (received 10) 72; F. Davies (owed 50) 150 and R. Jones (owed 35) 55; Tudor Jones (received 30) 150 and Ex.-Sergt. Watkins (received 30) 131; J. G. Eadie (received 10) 150 and J. Smith (re- ceived 50) 110; C. Bowen (scratch) 150 and J. Stanley Davies (received 50) 148; J. Morris (owed "20) 150 and C. James (owed 5) 143; R. Smiles (owed 15) 150 and E. L. Jones (owed 50) 88; J- M. Smiles (owed 10) 150 and W. Wheeler (receiv- ed 50) 138; J. Meredith Jones (owed 20) 150 and A. L. Twist (received 5) 133. Second round C. Bowen (scratch) 150 and T. C. Powell (received 35) .129; J. Morris (owed 20) 150 and R. Smiles (owed 15) 109; J. M. Smiles (awed 10) 150 and J. G. Eadie (received 10) 95; W. W. Lennard (owed 10) 150 and Tudor Jones (received 30) 114; A. R. W. Tulk (owed- 35) 150 and J. Meredith Jones (owed 20) 70; H. A. Phil- lips (owed 40) 150 and W. A. Smiles 95; T. Dav- ies (owed 50) 150 and George Thomas (scratch) 61. Third round A. R. W. Tulk (owed 35) 150 and J. Morris (owed 20) 95: W. W. Lennard (owed 10) 150 and C. Bowen (scratch) 123: J. M. Smiles (owed 10) 150 and H. A. Phillips (owed 40) 146; T. Davies (owed 50) 150 and W. Wilsdon (receiv- ed 10) 109. Semi-final J. M. Smiles 150 and A. R. W. Tulk 105: T. Davies 150 and W. W. Lennard 79. Final J. M: Smiles 150 and T. Davies 101.
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I LOCAL WILLS. SIR THOMAS MARCHANT WILLIAMS. Sir Thomas Marchant Williams, of Rhydfelin, Builth Wells, Breconshire. Stipendiary Magistrate for Merthyr Tvdfil since 1900, J.P. for the count- ies of Radnor and Glamorgan, who died on the 27th October last, aged G9 years, left unsettled pro- perty of the gross value of i'3,608, of which the net personalty has been sworn at £677. Probate of his will, dated 30th May, 1892, has been granted to his widow, the sole executrix, to whom he left all of his property absolutely. CAPTAIN HUGH WILLIAMS, OF RHAYADER. Captain Hugh Powell Evan Tudor Williams, R X., of H.M.S. Hawke, a resident of Soutbsea, son of Col. and Mrs Williams, of Rhayader, who was lost in the sinking of H.M.S. Hawke on the 15th October last, aged 39 years, left unsettled pro- perty of the gross value of iCS61, with net personal- ty .£845. Probate of his will lias been granted to Captain Cecil William Norton.
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