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Motorist and Cow.
Motorist and Cow. Penybont Common Incident. SEQUEL AT COUNTY COURT. At Kington County Court, before his Hon- our Judge Evans, Thomas Stephens, of Tybryn, Llandegley, quarryman, sued Henry Reginald ,Wood, of Corve Garage, Ludlow, motor dealer, for £ 19. for damages suffered by the plaintiff through the loss of his cow, which died from injuries caused by the negligence of defendant or his ser- vant in driving a motor car on Penybont Com- mon, Llandegley, on 30th August last. Mr E. P. Careless appeared for plaintiff and Mr W. C. Tyrrell for defendant. Stephens stated that he was a quarryman, and had a' small holding near Penybont. It was adjoining the Common, and he had a right to turn his cow out there. The cow was on tbe Common on the evening of the 30th August. The next morning, at a quarter past six, he left home for Llandrindod to work, and when he had gone about 200 yards along the road he saw some hair and the road disturbed as though there had been a scuffle. When lie re- j turned from 'his work that evening his wife show- ed him the cow, which was then in a plock. It had been badly knocked about, there being cuts on the brisket, front lc< leg, and sides, and two pieces of skin and i knocked off the belly. On the shoulder blade was the track of a motor car, and seven or eight etud'ii.arks of the wheel where the hair had been taken off. A piece of horn was also knocked off. The cow died from the injuries on September 14th. The value of the cow was X12. With the aid of the police he traced the car. Mrs Stephens, wife of plaintiff, stated that at half-past seven on the morning of August 31st she 1 went to fetch the cow in off. the Common, and found her lying down about 70 yards off the road, Witness got her up, and could see that she had been badly cut and knocked about, and she had great difficulty in getting her to the homestead. After witness had put the cow into the plock, she went out on to the road and found a quantity of broken glass and hair there, also two pieces of iron (produced), being part of a bracket and nut. There were marks all across the road from one side to the other. Thomas Hughes, a faxmer, near Penybont, spoke to the injuries the animal had received. Mr Tyreli, for defendant, said it was not de- nied that it was defendant's car, but he submit- ted negligence must be proved by the plaintiff. There was no proof that there had been negli- gence on the part of the defendant in this case. His Honour, however, held that there was evidence of negligence, the witnesses for the defence were called. I' r Frank Sadleir, Ludlow, stated that he wa-s in the motor car belonging to defendant that went I to Aberystwyth on August 30th. A man, named I Frank Adams, was driving. They passed over Penybont Common going, and saw cows and sheep on the sides of the road. As they were coming back across the Common that evening they saw a cow in front of them on the right hand side of the, road. The cow started across the road, and the'driver swerved to try and pass it. They were going about 15 miles an hour when they first saw the cow, but when they struck her they were only going about five miles an hour, and had the brakes on. The car stopped dead, and the one wheel of the motor was on the cow, which was on the ground. They got the car off and examined the cow, but could not find any marks or blood. The cow got up, shook herself, and then jumped over j the ditch on to the Common. She /walked some j distance, and then started bellowing, so the driver and witness went and examined her again, I but could not find anvtbing the matter with her. •^Vhen they went back to the car a man came up
Starring Farm-Workers i —;…
Starring Farm-Workers —; ■ t Radnorshire's Position. GENERAL CHAOS PREVAILS. "Rambler" never more accurately or more time- ly expressed the general feeling of rural Radnor- shire than he did last week in his notes and clever verses about the starring of farm workers in Rad- norshire. From all parts of the county we have been supplied with concrete cases of what look like serious injustice, and the result is that the work of the canvassers has been most difficult and re- cruiting seriously hindered. It is the general com- plaint that persons are starred who, perhaps, ought not to be, and that many are unstarred who ought to have been starred. There is hardly a parish in the county where glaring cases of mistaken- action does not exist, and the result is that in some par- ishes it has been almost, if not quite, impossible to obtain canvassers. Farmers between 30 and 40 years of age, married with several small child- ren, with no other help on farms of 50 acres or more, are left unstarred, whilst in some cases men are starred who have but little claim to exemption. Mr J. R. Bache attended Lord Selborne's re- cent meeting at Shrewsbury, and delivered a most vigorous speech, pointing out some of these inequal- ities, and also pointing out the impossibility of far- mers in Radnorshire carrying'out the policy of in- creased production if they are to be deprived of the small amount of labour, skilled and otherwise, which they have.
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I Spa's Council.
I Spa's Council. I PAVILION'S GOOD FIGURES. REMOTE PROSPECT OF TROOPS COMING. The monthly meeting of Llandrindod Council was held at the Town Hall, Llandrindod Wells, on Friday. There were present Mr Tom Norton (chairman), Mr J. Coombs (vice-chairman), Mrs A. L. Careless,, Dr. G. Vigars Worthington, Messrs. J. Jones, J. L. Wilding, R. Page, W. A. Sims, T. Evans, W. Saunders, B.A., J. 0. Bufton and C. H. Williams, wktli the clerk (Mr D. C. Davies) and the surveyor (Mr L. T. Oliver, B.Sc.). Committee Reports. Dr. Murray, M.O.H., reported that for the four months, July, August, September, and October, there were 8 births, and 17 deaths, eight of the latter being visitors. The general health of the. town during this period had been extremely good, and there had been complete. freedom of epidemics. The isolation hospital had filled the purposes for which it had been built, and'it had limited the out- breaks of infectious disease to a very small figure indeed. The rainfall for the.past four months had been as follows :—July, 7.31; August, 3.18; Sept., .98; Oct., 3.28. The Roads Committee reported that they had considered a full report by the Surveyor in refer- ence to the condition of the culvert in Temple square, where in wet weather there had.often been serious overflows; and the committee had directed him to have the work which he recommended car- ried out at a cost not exceeding a total of £ 18, £ 12 of which had been previously sanctioned by the Council. The Pavilion and Stores Committee recommend- ed the employment of Arthur W. Mitchell, care- taker of the Pavillion, by the Council, the lessee of the Pavilion to have Mitchell's services when required if lie could be spared and if due notice were given. Directions had been given for the ex- ecution of some minor repairs at the Pavilion as previously agreed upon. The work consists mostly of glazing, painting, pointing, and white wash- ing and most of the work will be done by Mitchell under the Surveyor's supervision. The receipts during the half-year ended the 30th of September -by way of percentage upon entertainments, etc., amounted to zC263 16s 5d, and the receipts in re- spect of games, medicinal waters, etc., to t221 18s 6d. I The Estates Committee reported that-they had considered a letter from Mr H. D. Phillips, secre- tary of the Convention, asking on behalf of the trustees that the Council should allocate some por- tion of the public land of the town for the purpose of open-air meetings, so that the earnest zeal of those who conducted such meetings should be con- trolled rather than checked altogether. The com- mittee regretted that they could not see their way to recommend this suggestion for approval. The Special Committee appointed to forward the matter of securing the billeting of troops at the Spa, reported that the clerk had been instructed to write to the War Office and to the General com- manding the Western Division at Chester on this matter, and to forward copies of his communica- tion to Sir Francis Edwards, M.P., Mr J. Hugh Edwards, M.P., and to Mr William Lewis, asking for their kind offices in regard to this matter. The Sanitary Committee reported that they had authorised the offer of jE6 for the sterilizer at the Electric Light Works, but the Military Authorit- ies to whom the offer was made had not yet replied. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Elec- tric Light Compa.ny, Ltd., stating that it was very doubtful whether any reduction would be made in the charge for public lighting, for notwithstanding the proposed curtailment of street lighting, the plant would have to be kept working till 11 p.m., and there would be no measurable saving to the Co. The Committee ^pressed the opinion that, if all other means to reduce the cost of public lighting failed, the'council should reduce the number of street lamps to be lighted to that specified in the original contract with the Company. A letter was read from Mr John Botwood, a former council em- ployee, stating that he had been discharged from the Army with a good character, and asking to be re-instated in his previous employment as stoker at the Destructor Works. The committee regret- ted that they could not grant this application, and suggested that the surveyor might employ Botwood when required, if a suitable vacancy arose. The Finance Committee reported that they had considered an aplication from Thomas James and five other labourers in the employ of the council, asking that their wages might be increased to the standard rate of the town, viz., 6d per hour. The comfnittee recommended that each man should be granted a war bonus of Is per week. The Plans Committee recommended the ap- proval of a plan for a new bay window at the Manor Hotel for Mr W. L. Harper, but that the plans for the alteration of premises in Middleton street for Mr B. A. Pugh should be deferred that further particulars might'be supplied. The chairman (referring to the report of the M.O.H.) urged that parents should be very careful in giving notice to the M.O.H. of any outbreak of infectious disease amongst their children. Many outbreaks were due to neglect of this precaution. The Isolation Hospital was now in excellent order, and it was in charge of a capable matron, and there was really no excuse for keeping any cases outside The Payllion. I Mr Bufton said the information contained in the report of the Pavilion Committee with regard to the-receipts from the Pavilion was most satisfac- tory, and the figures would be received with de- light by every ratepayer. The increase was very substantial, which was conclusive evidence that the better class entertainments which had been given this year had met the needs of the town and had also proved far more profitable for the town as well. The chairman concurred, and said the committee was to be congratulated on the splendid results ob- tained. The gross profit was double that of last year, and that could not be attributed to any other reason than the nature of the entertainments, which had been of a much higher order than those of the previous year. Provision of Seats—Open Air Meetings. I On the motion for the adoption of the report of the Estates Committee, the chairman mentioned that the thanks of the council were due to Mr J. O. Bufton for selling the fence in Prince's Avenue at such an admirable price. Mr Bufton had given his services free of all charge. He was glad, that the Estates Committee recommended that a few more seats should be supplied for next season, and there would also be a. w more seats coming from another source. Personally, he attached much im- portance to the provision of seats especially if they could be placed in sheltered positions and facing south. There were several excellent positions in which there were no seats at present. Mr W. A. Sims said it was time that the council allotted some portion of public land for open air meetings. Visitors were often very desirous of organising such meetings, and if there were a plot of land available, he saw no reason wliy the request mentioned in the report should not be granted. The chairman said the committee discussed this matter very fully, and similar discussions had taken place previously. The difficulty was that of finding a suitable place, where meetings would not inconvenience or annoy anybody. The committee went very fully into the matter, and they were quite unanimous in the decision. I Road Improvements. Mr Jeffrey Jones, commenting on the report of the Roads Committee, said there was great im- provement in the roads in all parts of the district. The filling up of the holes here and there was be- ing closely followed up, and this was likely to re- sult in considerable saving to the ratepayers.—Dr. Worthington also expressed great satisfaction at the great improvement in the roads, which he said was quite nOtieeable. The clerk reported that the matters relating to the portable engine Which had been hired to Mr Alfred Meredith had now all been settled; and Mr W. A. Sims and Mr J. Coombs strongly urged that this engine should now be sold. The chair- man agreed, and the matter was referred to the Roads Committee. I -Sanitary Matters. I Mr J. 0. Bufton, speaking to the report of the Sanitary Committee, mentioned that the surveyor had called attention to the insufficiency of the pro- vision made, in the majority of cases, of receptacles I for refuse, and that this lack necessitated greater labour and expense to the council. He, Mr Buf- ton, considered that all ratepayers should provide I proper receptacles as soon as possible. The neg- lect in doing this was a burden on those who pro- vided proper receptacles. Discussion took place with regard to the various plans of the sewerage system of the town, the sur- veyor having suggested that a survey should be made, and complete plans be prepared. (
I Radnorshire's M.P.
I Radnorshire's M.P. GIVES HIS RESIDENCE FOR WOUNDED. I THE COTTAGE," KNIGHTON, AS CONVALESCENT HOME. By the thoughtful generosity of Sir Francis Ed- wards, M.P., the Knighton Branch of the Red Cross Society have been enabled to surmount a difficulty, which threatened to cripple their work and seriously limit, their usefulness. The society has for some time occupied all the available ac- commodation at Offa's Lodge, Knighton,, where about a dozen convalescent soldiers, from different parts of the war area, have been oared for. A short time ago the War Office requested Mrs C. ç. Rogers, Red Cross Commandant, to provide for more patients and Sir Francis Edwards, realising the difficulty of carrying out the request, generous- ly offered the use of his residence as long as the society might require it, with his staff of ser- vants. The premises will accommodate eighteen men, besides providing apartments for the matron and other officials. The matron takes up her resid- ence on Wednesday in this week. and the patients are expected to arrive in a few days.
COLWYN COUNCIL. I
COLWYN COUNCIL. I MILITARY AGE QUESTION. I HUNDRED HOUSE POST OFFICE. I Mr J. L. Davies (chairman) presided ever a meeting of Colwyn rural council on Monday, when there attended Messrs. T. Davies, W. Pro- thero, H. Evan Thomas, Jas. Pryce, Edwin Dav- ies, John Price, Thomas Price, E. Probert and W. W. Lennard (deputy-clerk). Dr. W. Black Jones (medical officer) was also present. Hundred Hotie Post Office. The Postmaster-General wrote informing the council that the loss on the working of Hundred House Post Office, during the year, was E2 12s 4d. He asked the council to pay 17/4, under a guaran- tee, being one-third of the amount, the Govern- ment clearing the remainder. The deputy-clerk remarked that the amount was less than what they paid the previous year. Mr T. Davies How long are we going to pay this? The clerk replied that the council were under an agreement for five years. They had to pay a guarantee in order to have postal orders sold there and a-savings' bank. The members agreed to pay the amount stated. Recruitable Men. A circular letter was received from the Rural District Councils' Association enquiring the num- ber of men of military age employed by the coun- cil. The deputy-clerk observed that the medical- oiffcer and surveyor were not of military age, and that the clerk (Lieut. Reginald J. Owen) was on active service. Two roadmen, it transpired, were of military age, one being ill half his time and the other having a large family. The depty-clerk was directed to reply to this effect.
Guardians and Economy
Guardians and Economy 1 Rhayader Board's Discussion. I WHERE SAVING SHOULD COMMENCE. I Rhayader Board of Guardians' meeting, on Wednesday, was presided over by Mr D. C. Davies (chairman), when there attended Rev. D. L. Thomas, and Messrs. Edward Price (vice-chair- man), B. P. Lewis, Evan Morgan, J. -Evans, John Jones, Thos. Hamer, Jas. Price, Evan Price, Thos. Stephens, E. E. Thomas, Wm. J Evans, J. Jones and E. D. Prothero (clerk). A letter was received from Mr E. W. Evans (Nantyrwch, Newbridge-on-Wye) stating that he was prepared to board out a little girl now in the j Union at 4/- per week. Mr Evan Morgan remarked that the only draw- back was the distance the child would have to go to school-just over a mile. She was only five years of age. The Clerk She goes to school every day now. The board agreed to Mr Evans's offer. The chairman moved the following resolution, viz., "That Rhayader Board of Guardians earnest- ly hopes that, during the continuance of the pre- sent war, in view of the strain oh the national re- sources, the members of the House of Commons will set a noble example in economy and self- denial to the nation by performing their duties gratuitously, and that those who are mem'bers 'of the Cabinet will accept substantial redtbtions in their salaries, and that the Government be urged to economise in all Government departments, and that copies of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister. Proceeding, the chairman said they were, at present-, told by the Parliamentary ministers that everyone must economise, even to the extent of suffering half their incomes to the war loan, &c. As far as he knew, Radnorshire people had never been extravagant, either in dress or food. While they were willing to do all they possibly could in this direction, it might be reason- ably suggested that economy should commence at the top. Cabinit Ministers were, in normal times, no doubt, entitled to their salaries, but, under present circumstances, it was unreasonable to expect sacrifice to commence with the public. This practice of giving salaries to Members of i Parliament might be a desirable one, 'because 1 it enabled men to get there who were not wealthy, otherwise they might be excluded. There were many Parliamentarians who could well afford, and were also quite willing to give up their salaries in a crisis like the present one. Mr B. P. Lewis agreed with what the chairman had said. They had been asked to economise in many quarters, and he thought they would onlv he likely to succeed if those gentlemen who told them to do so would set the example. For in- stance, if the Cabinet ministers gave up half their salaries, that would be a great help. He did not think members of Parliament should receive their salaries, but give them up to the country. The time had arrived to economise. He agreed that the people of Radnorshire, as a whole, kept a tight hand on the purse. They, as guardians, could, not be accused of throwing money awav. No doubt, there would be a great strain on the coun- try. They should receive some example in economy from higher quarters. ¡ The resolution was unanimously carried. Rev. D. L. Thomas said he was wondering whether they could take any steps to economise in the administration of their institution. They I heard week by week that the Vagrants were de- creasing by half. The poor people going to the I workhouse were also fewer on account of the Old Age Pension Act. He suggested that the Board should make a. sort of review of their present posi- tion in regard to the staff of the Union, expendi- ture and maintenance of paupers. It was a time for economy, and one they had never seen before. They would, as time went on, experience in- creasing hardships. The chairman agreed with what the rev. gentle- man had said, but pointed out that the staff was smaller than what it ought to be. Rev. D. L. Thomas thought that, as the vag- rants were fewer, there would not be so much work. The chairman did not think the Board could do much in the direction suggested. Mr B. P. Lewis remarked that the guardians always kept a tig' hand on expenditure. Their officials received salaries than those of other unions in Wales. Rev. D. L. Thomas observed that they did not want to hurt the staff in any way. Mr B. P. Lewis did not think they could ask the staff to receive lower salaries, although he was in agreement with what the rev. gentlemen had said. Mr Edward Price said they tried to under-.staff. but the inspector made them employ as many as they had. Discussion on this point then ceased. Mr G. W. Griffiths (master) -reported that 21 vagrants were relieved during the past fortnight, as compared with 58 over the corresponding period last year-a decrease of 37. Two persons were l also admitted to the institution.
.Not Easily Convinced.I
Not Easily Convinced. I There is only one certain way we know of to convince Brecon people, and that is by the word of fellow-residents, for that cannot be doubted, being so easy to prove. This is the sort of proof we always give. Read this Brecon case. Mr W. J. Evans, of 15, John street, near the Barracks, Watton, Brecon, says :—"I have to sit a lot at my work as a tailor, and I found it very trying to my back, especially when it was not- well. The kidneys gave me the trouble, for the pains were sometimes very sharp and cutting in that region. I used to feel dull and languid, my head was painful, and I had dizzy attacks. There were also urinary troubles. "I was advised to try Doan's backache kidney pills, and I am pleased I took this advice, for they have done me a great deal of good. After using Doan's pills the pains lessened, the kidney eys- tem cleared, and now I feel very well. To people who are troubled with their kidneys I suggest they should take Doan's pills. (Signed) W. J. Evans. So many fatal diseases arise from kidney and bladder disorders that you should begin with Doan's backache kidney pills as soon as there are any unmistakable symptoms such as dropsy, rheumatism, bladder trouble, gravel, dizziness, backache, pain in the loins, etc. Price 2/9 a box, of all dealers, or from Foster- McClellan Co., 8, Wells street, Oxford street, London, W. Don't ask for backache or kidney pills—ask DISTINCTLY for DOAN'S backache kidney pills, the same as Mr Evans had.
-Builth Guardians. I
Builth Guardians. REV. W. 0. WILLIAMS'S RESIGNATION.* There attended Builth guardians' meeting, on Monday, Mr T. Davies (chairman). Rev. S. H. Wen-ham, and Messrs. C. W. Woosnam, H. Evan-Thomas, T. Pugh (Wernfawr), J. L. Dav- ies, E. Probert, W. Prothero, Roger Powell, T. Pugh (Newbuilding), Isaac Davies, Edward Owen, Isaac Thomas, S. G. T-ulk, David Jones, Rees Powell, D. Davies, Rees Davies, Edwin Davies and W. W. Lennard (deputy-clerk). Dr. W. Black Jones (medical officer) was also pre- sent. Rev. W. O. Williams's Resignation. I Rev. W. O. Williams (Blackwood) tendered his resignation as a representative of Builth urban area on that body, in consequence of his removal from the district. The deputy-clerk remarked that Rev. W. O. Williams would have to fill up a form to be sent to the Local Government Board. The chairman said that, under the circumstan- ces, they could 'do nothing but accept the' resig- nation. Mr H. Evan Thomas And fill up the vacancy ourselves? i The Deputy-Clerk Yes. The. usual extra Christmas relief to out-door j paupers was granted. j
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.…
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. I Correspondents would render invaluable service to the "Express" by prompt dispatches of news, etc.. especially if all available "copy" were posted to reach us on Friday, Saturday and Monday morn- ings. We are, owing to the war, working with the lowest possible staff, and cannot cope with gluts of news that often reach us at the "eleventh hour. "—ED.
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Llandovery 'Board of Guardians, on Friday, granted leave of absence to Mr Ceredig Evans (workhouse master) to join the Army. «
I Knighton Council.
I Knighton Council. I L.G.B. AND RECRUITING. r FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. 1 Knighton Urban Council met on Wednesday evening, when Mr T. A. Lote (vice-chairman) pre- sided,, the other members present being Messrs. W. Williams, T. B. Dove, H. Smith, W. Hamar and J. L. Allcock, with the clerk (Mr W. A. Collins) and the surveyor (Mr DaWd Lewis). The finance committee reported receipts from general district. rate, £5 18s 2d; stallages, 9/ sheep market tolls, £ 2 19s 3d; agricultural rat- ing, £22 8s 9d; allotments, £6 2s 9d: cemetery fees, IT2 19s 6d; treasurer's balance., R171 lls 9d. The total payments were £ 74 14s Id. The surveyor reported that the water-supply was good and that the steam-roller arrived on Monday and was at work. Mr Dove reported that Mr Blower and Mr Pugh had with himself visited the Cwmevar water- supply as requested. They found plenty of water, but the pipes were too small to convey it. New 6-inch pipes, as far as Presteign Road, would be required, but the committee did not recommend the expenditure at the present time. The Highways Committee reported a balance of £ 24 5s 9d, and recommended a highway rate of 3d in the £ for Farrington and Cwmgilla Ward. On the proposition of Mr J. L. Allcock, seconded by Mr A. M. Pugh, the report was adopted and the rate signed. r Mr J. L. Allcock asked, with reference to the pumping engine, whether Mr C. Pugh, who was instructing the council's man, would be paid for the time the engine was not at work. He under- stood Mr Pugh had been engaged for two months, but no pumping was required at present. It was stated in reply that Mr Pugh had been i engaged at 10/- per week for two months, and the surveyor explained that their man was still receiving lessons, and that before the expiration of the term the engine would be taken to pieces and the use of every part thoroughly- explained. A deputation was appointed to meet the dealers in the market on the following day, and consult as to the best date for holding the Christmas mar- kets. A circular was read from the Local Govern- ment Board expressing the hope that local authori- ties would do all they could to assist recruiting. It asked for the establishment of a local tribunal before which any cases of appeal might be heard. The committee should be a small body, and ought not to entail any expense, but any reasonable expenditure would be allowed so as to avoid touch- ing the rates. It was agreed that the committee was not an immediate necessity, and the matter was adjourn- ed till next meeting in order to obtain the deliber- ations of the whole council. A letter was read from the Urban District Councils' Association on the conditions of clerical and other employment. It recommended the em- ployment of women where practicable, and asked the council to supply certain returns. No action was taken, as the circular did not ap- pear to affect small councils.
Recruiting at Builth.I
Recruiting at Builth. I THE CANVASSERS. I Builth people were, for the past week, anxious to know what had happened to the arrangements made for canvassing the town, under Lord Derby's scheme, for recruits- The canvassing cards did not come to hand until Friday morning, thus causing the delay. However, the canvass was commenced in the urban area on Saturday bv the following Mr Rees Thomas, B.A. khea-d- master, Builth County School), Mr Hugh M. Lloyd, C.C. (Glasllyn), Mr W. Snead Williams (manager, National Provincial Bank), and Mr J. Evans (Bridge street). Several' volunteers have come forward in order to complete the work earlier. Canvassers in the rural district are as under :— Llandewi'r-cwm and Alltmawr, Messrs. Sydney R. Phillips (Woodlands) and W. H. Wea-therley (The Cedars), assisted by Mr Walter Phillips (Woodlands); Maesmynis, Messrs. T. Pugh (Noyaddisa-f), T. Davies (Garthfelin) and Jas. Jones iCwmbwch); Llanynis, Mr D. Jones (Cefn- llysgwynne); and Llanganten and Rhosferig, Rev. Hubert Davies (Vicarage, and Mr S. M. Bligh (Cilmery Park).
I MEN'S COMFORTS. I
I MEN'S COMFORTS. I Sir.—I beg to acknowledge the following dona-! tions to the above fund, with grateful thanks, re--1 ceived since November 5th. £ s. d. Clothing Committee, Llandrindod Wells 10 0 0 J. L. Greenway, Esq. 10 0 0 Major Gibson Watt 10 0 0 Co!. Vena-bles Llewelyn 5 0 0 li,ev. W. E. Prick-ard 5 0 0 James Boote, Esq. 5 00 W. Green Price, Esq. 3 3 0 J. Gibbons, Esq., Rhayader 2 0 0 H. Charles Thomas, Hendre, Builth "Yells 2 0 0 Edward James, Criggin, Velindre 1 0 0 Ann Price 1 0 0 Thomas Dove, Knighton 1 0 0 James Evans, Hundred House 1 0 0 J. Gittoes, Boughrood. 1 0 0 X57 3 0 Faithfully vours, Norton Manor, POWLETT MILBANK. J November 15th. brl73
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ICrave Hewn Out of Rock.
Crave Hewn Out of Rock. LLANDRINDOD WELLS FUNERAL. THE LATE MR. T. VAUGHAN WHITTALL. The funeral of the late Mr Thomas Vaughan Whitta-ll, retired farmer, Bailey Einon, Llan- drindod, took place on Monday, and was of a private character. The Rev. E. J. Jones (curat-e) officiated, and services of an impressive nature were held at the house, Llandrindod Old Church (where the interment took place), and at the grave- side. The grave was hewn out of the rock, and was beautifully lined with moss. The chief -mourners were Mrs Whittall (widow). Mr V aug- han Whittall (son). Miss Whitta-ll (daughter). Mr H. Vaughan-Vaughan. Builth: Mr James Vaug- han, Adforton; Mr T. L. Vaughan. C.C.; Mr E. Morgan Vaughan: Mr E. Vaughan, Melbourne, Builth: Mr J. Thomas. Llandrindod Hall (cous- ins), Mr J. Palfrey, Llanshay, Knighton (brothet-I in-law); Mr D. Owens (Noyadd): Mr W. Wil- liams (Wainddu); and Mr Thomas Moore (Beech Grove). The bearers were Messrs. J. Hote (Glen- coe); P. Richards (Wernddu): P. Knill (Gorse); S. Jones (Newcastle): R. Price iMont Villa); and Rogers (Glanrafon). All the funeral arrange- ments were made and carried out by Mr Thomar Pritchard (Ystr-ad). who also supplied the hearse and the mourning coaches. The following floral tributes were sent :—To dear Papa from his sor- rowing wife and children; with deep sympathy from H. Vaughan-Vaughan: in affectionate re- membrance from Mrs Vaughan and family: in sorrowing and affectionate remembrance from Mary and Annie Palfrey: with deepest sympathy from Charlie. Minnie, and Edith with deep sym- pathy from Mrs Hugh Vaughan; with deepest sympathy from Mrs Williams and Roger: with kind remembrance from Mr and Mrs John Tho- mas with deepest sympathy from Dudley: Mr and Mrs Williams tWainddu). Mr and Mrs W. J. Williams: Mr and Mrs A. G. Coates and family; Nellie Carter: Mr and Mrs S. L. Edwards (Wor- cester House): Mr S. Thomas (Park House, Builth); Mrs Knill and family (Gorse); Mr and Mrs R. E. Davies (Cairn); Mr and Mrs Hope and -family (Glencoe); Mrs Powell (Builth); Mr and Mrs T. A. Jones (Tudor House): Mr W. Killan Mr and Mrs Collier (Cloverley, Builth).
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The mayor and members of Llandovery Town Council attended divine worship at Llandinga-t Church on Sunday morning. The offertories were on behalf of the district nursing fund.
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Motorist and Cow.
MOTORIST AND COW-continued!. I the road. Witness asked him his name, and if the cow were his, but he said it was not, and did not give witness his name. They then started the car, and about a mile up the road they stopped at a house for some water for the radiator. They asked the person there if she owned a cow, as they had knocked one down up the road. A gentleman on a motor cycle with side car passed. He stop- ped and they told him of the accident. The wit- ness and Adams then drove on to Knighton. The defendant stated that his man reported the accident to him when lie got home. Thf police also called on him, and he gave them the name and number of the car, and a few days after- wards he received a letter from Messrs. E. P. and A. L. Careless, applying for X12 damages. The driver of the car (Frank Adams) was not present in court to give evidence, as when they went to call for him that morning his present employer de- clined to let him off. They had not summoned him because they understood he would be able to come without. Mr Tyrell said he thought he ought to ask for an adjournment, but Mr Careless considered that the case should be decided that day, but that defendant could get a new trial if he thought fit. His Honour, in giving judgment, said he thought the evidence given on behalf of the plain- tiff, and the production of the parts of the motor- which was alleged to have caused the damage, were sufficient to entitle him to call upon defend- ant to give an explanation of what had taken place. He understood there was a chauffeur who was not there. That being so, they must look to the evidence of Sadlier. As regarded his evi- dence, he must at once say it did not at all displace the presumption which seemed to rest with the evidence of the plaintiff for this reason. He (His Honour) did not believe him when he said. the car was going only five miles an hour. The duty of the chauffeur in the case, if he saw the cow, was to take precautions, which, in his opinion, were not taken. After hearing the evidence, was sure the chauffeur made no difference in the speed, but went straight into the cow. The cow was lawfully on the highway, passing over the Common, and, with a little precaution, the acci- dent would not have happened. He gave judg- ment for the plaintiff for the zCl2 with costs.
I Spa's Council.
SPA'S COUNCIL—Continued. It was reported that a special meeting of the Sanitary Committee had been held at the Rhy- dllyndu Outfall Works, and a report was presented as to possible arrangements for the periodical relief of the filter beds there. Mrs Careless reported as to the furnishing of necessaries for the matron's rooms at the Isolation Hospital. In Case of Fire. I Mr C. H. Williams asked that the surveyor should be asked to prepare a report as to the fire- hydrants in the streets and roads and their dis- tance from the houses most distant from them. His own house was 200 yards away, and he be-. licved there were other houses equally distant from hydrants. He would like to be assured that they had sufficient hose to reach the most distant houses. Formerly, there was a hydrant near Tycerrig, but now the hydrants in Tremont road were near the hospital and near the Middleton Arms Hotel. The surveyor stated tba-t he bad prepared a re- port on this matter, and it would in due course be considered by the Water Committee. Public Lighting-Propmed, Reduction. I The chairman said that the Electric Light Co. had not done them the honour to reply to their en- quiries regarding proposals for reduction of the public lighting. There was a small lever in their hands. Under the original agreement, the council were responsible for 60 public lamps, and if they reverted to that number, they would save X40 or .650. Mr J. Coombs said it was the duty of the coun- cil tg economise in every possible -way, And he moved that they reduce the number of public lamps to that specified in the original contract with the Company. It seemed that there was no prospect of getting a, reduction in any other way. If his resolution were adopted, he would propose that a sub-committee go round and see what lamps could bC dispensed with. The chairman agreed, but thought it would be rather unwise to pass this resolution till they were quite sure that they would not be able to do bet- ter. He was still hopeful that the Electric Light Co. would meet them, and he would like the course suggested by Mr Coombs left as a last resort. Mr Jones thought Mr Coomb's suggestion was. out of the question. Who was to be the arbitrator as to what lamps should be put out? He would much prefer to see all lamps put out at 9 o'clock. That would reduce the cost considerably. Mr Coombs said he too would prefer that, but the question had been before the council for some time, and nothing had yet come of the application of the council. He was quite prepared to amend his resolution, by prefacing it with the words, "Provided the answers frbm. the Electric Light Co. and the Gas Co. are not satisfactory." Mr Sims said he would second the resolution in the amended form; but Mr Jones still thought it would be better if the resolution were withdrawn till they had the reply from the Electric Light Company. Mr Bufton pointed out that in some districts the public lighting was by gas, and they had power to stop all these lights. He hoped Mr Coombs did not propose to do that as it would be most unfair. Mr Coombs said he bad not thought about the gas lamps, but if his resolution were carried, his idea would be that a committee should go round to see what lamps could be dispensed with. After some further discussion, Mr Coombs con- sented to withdraw his resolution provided the whole matter was left in the hands of the commit- tee, and that they bad full power to act.—This was agreed to. I Proposed Return. Mr W. A. Sims asked the clerk to kindly prepare for the next Finance Committee a comparison of wages and salaries as paid in 1912 and at the pre- sent date. His idea was to get what was paid now as compared with what was paid before food prices went up. The clerk said he would have pleasure in pre- paring this return. 1- The Library Picture. I The clerk reported that Mr Frank Holt had writ- ten stating that he proposed to remove the picture which his late father had lent to the Public Lib- rary, and which had been hanging there for sope time. Billeting of Troops. I The clerk read a letter from Mr J. Gardener, secretary of the Traders' Association, expressing gratitude for the effort the council was making to secure the billeting of troops at Llandrindod Wells. He also rmd letters from Sir Francis Edwards, M.P., and Mr Williani Lewis, stating that it would give them much pleasure to again exercise all the influence in their power to secure the billeting of troops at Llandrindod Wells. I The War Office also wrote confirming their pre- vious letter, but promising that if the billeting of troops did again become necessary, the petition of Llandrindod Wells should be considered. 1 A letter was also read from Col. French, cf the Western Command, Chester, stating that a note had been made of the Llandrindod Welle appli- cation should military exigences require fresh billeting of troops. There were, however, suffi- cient butments, and the propect of billet being re- quired by the Western Command at Llandrindod was very remote. The chairman said this was very disappointing, but he could not see what more they could do. Mr J. O. Bufton suggested that the committee should meet that night, and this suggestion was j agreed to, and a meeting accordingly held.