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

POOR GROCERIES BAD TEMPER Morris's customers are always in the best of humour. No wonder, he sells the best of British Produce at competitive prices. Try him if YOU want satisfaction.-17, Bridge street, Brecon. 32 A BRIGHT LIGHT is what we all need during this gloomv season. To secure this see that your gas-fittings are in good order. Reliable mantles, rr lobes, and all other lighting'requisites may be obtained from Oscar Watkins. 13. Lion street, Brecon.. 729

TALGARTH. I NOTICE.—Our correspondent here is Mr D. J. Morgan (stationer and newsagent), to whom noti- fication of local events should be sent. Mr Morgan also receives advertisements and printing- orders for the "Express." OBITUARY.—On Saturday the death took place of Mrs Barrett. formerly of "Wern Frank," but who latterly resided at "Rhydybont." Deceas- ed who was about 65 years of age, had been ail- ing for some time. She was very highly respect- ed by all who knew her and her death is deeply regretted by many friends. Universal sympathy I is felt for the husband and children in their bereavement. I WEDDING.—On Wednesday of last week the marriage took place at the Bethlehem C.M. Church of Miss Laura Davies, daughter of Mr Davies, Pentwyn, Tredustano to Mr Thomas Price. Cefn-' nant, Llangorse. The bride was given away by II her father. The duties of best man were carried ) out by Mr Pryce Davies. The bride was attended by her niece (Miss Haines, Boughrood) as brides- maid. After the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. J. J. Jones, B.D.. the wedding party left by motor for the bride's home. where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. Mr and Mrs Price left by the evening train for South Wales. The bride was an active member of the Memorial Chapel. Trefecca. Several of the members were present at the ceremony to wish her God-speed. FORMER TALGARTHIAX.—The death of Mr Thos. L-ewis. of New Tredegar, formerly of Pontywal Farm. took place on Friday. November 5th. He had been ailing for some timp but the end came very suddenly from apoplexy. The funeral was at Kinnerton on Wednesday 10th inst. Amongst those present at the funeral were Mr and Mrs Dav- ies. Sennybridge (daughter and son-in-law), Mrs Jones. New Tredegar (daughter), Mr J. T. Lewis. New Tredegar (nephew), Mr J. E. Lewis. Knigh- ton (brother), Mr J. Lewis, Talgarth (brother). | Miss Flo Lewis. Knighton (niece), Mr W. S. Lewis, Wernypeutre, Clyro (nephew), Mr and Mrs W. Davies, Bilmone. Kington (brother and sister- in-law), Mr T. Davies and Mr and Mrs R. Davies (brother and sister-in-law), Mr J. R. Bache and i Mr Thomas Stevens (cousins). Mr M. Davies and I Mr Ernest Fowle. New Tredegar, Mr James Wil- son. The Bank, Kington. Mr Evan Watson. Kin- nerton Court, etc., etc.

UNDERWEAR, UNDERIVEAR.-One of the BEST SELECTED STOCKS IN THE COUN- TRY, in good reliable makes.—M. DAVIES AND SON, LOUDON HOUSE. The public would be well advised to drink COFFEE and COCOA (instead of some of the Teas that are now advertised at low price). These are NOT ADVANCED at EVANS' STORES. See D. JONES & Co.'s windows this week for LADIES' newest ideas in Furs, and for GENTLEMEN'S Oak Tree Underwear-ONE MAKE—THE BEST. a

I HAY. I PERSONAL.—Mr Albert Gorst, son of Mr and Mrs Gorst. Brecon Road, has joined the Pioneers (attached to the Royal Engineers) stationed at Porthcawl. PROMOTION.—Mr R. Trevor Griffiths, son of Mr R. T. Gri&ths, has been promoted to the rank of temporary-lieutenant in the 3/lst Brecknock Ter- ritorials. THE CANVASS.—Canvassing for recruits, under Lord Derby's scheme, commenced here on Satur- dav. The canvassers are Councillors F. C'adman, Jas. Evans, E. T. Powell, Dr. T. S. H. Hincks. and Messrs. H. Morris, R. T. Griffiths and H. B. Grant. Fox Hor-NDS.-A meet of the Golden Valley fox hounds took place in the town on Monday, when about 30 persons were present. In the day's sport four or five foxes were started, but the hounds failed to effect a kill. Refreshments were provided by Mr and Mrs G. Price (King's Head Hotel). ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—Successful Sabbath school anniversary services were held, in connec- tion with the Presbyterian Church, on Sunday. Rev. R. Elais Jones (pastor) delivered suitable sermons at the morning, afternoon and evening services. There was a large attendance at the afternoon service, including scholars and teachers from other Nonconformist Sunday schools in the town. A programme of musical items' and reci- tations was contributed by the scholars and others as follows :—Recitations, Misses Marv, Edith and Gladys Harris, Alice Smith, Dora Evans, Bessie Tongue, Dolly Paddon and Master Stewart Batts; duets, Misses Bessie Lovett and Mabel Hyett, and Misses Mary Harris and Annie Wil- liams; solos, Miss Alice Smith and Mr Brush: and quartette, Masters Leslie Paddon and Her- bert Stewart and Bernard Batts. There was a large congregation at the evening service, at which quarttetes were sung by a party consisting of Miss Hopkins, Miss Parry, Mr W. J. Jones and Mr Brush. The organ was ably played by Miss Kedwards, and the offertories were to aug- ment the Sunday school funds. The services ren- dered by Miss Hopkins, in assisting the choir and taking part in the quartettes, were much appre- ciated by the teachers and members of the Sunday school.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. f SNOWSTORM.—About 3 inches of snow fell in the Llanwrtyd district on Thursday night. RECRUITS.—From the* recent appeal for recruits made by the Postmaster General to postal em- ployees. Messrs. R. Davies and W. Brick have signified their readiness to enlist and are now waiting to be called up. PROMOTION.—Pte. Rhys Harding, son of Mrs Harding (Gloucester House), who is with the R.A.M.C., has been promoted sergeant and Pte. Peter R. Williams, 1st London Welsh, has been promoted to the rank of Lance-Corporal. WEDDING.—A Wedding took place at St. James' Church on Wednesday, the contracting parties be- ipg Mr Temble (Liverpool) and Miss Ethel Mack, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Mack, Irfon Terrace. The vicar (Rev. J. E. Lloyd) officiated. The bride was given away by her father. The wedding presents were numerous and costly. RECRUITING.—Lord Derby's recruiting scheme is well in hand at Llanwrtyd. The following are appointed to act in the various districts, Messrs. Winstone Waters, G. C. Beard, G. Davies, J. Carey, T. C. Davies, T. E. C. Davies, C. Paines. C. Williams, Beulah. The urban area to be can- vassed by members of the urban council. IRFoN AND Towy HUNT.—At the annual meeting at the Grouse Inn, Abergwessin last Wednesday, the chair was occupied by Mr Roger Evans, Tyn- maes. There were present Messrs. R. Jones (Dinasi. T. P. Hope, J. Hope, J. Jones (Clyn- cae), and J. Footman Williams (hon. sec.) The accounts of the past season showed a favourable balance in hand. Mr Tom Williams was unan- imously re-appointed huntsman. The first meet of the season will take place at the Kennell on Fri- day.19th inst., at 9 o'clock.

CRADOC. I I dd' 1. I WEDDING.—A pretty wedding was solemnised r at the Plough Chapel. Brecon, on Saturday, No- vember 13th. The contracting parties were Mr John Rees Powell, the youngest son of Mr Rees Powell. East Lodge, Cradoc. and Miss Clara Beatrice Maud Davies. the eldest daughter of Mr Arthur James Davies, Abertillerv (late of Beiliau farm, Cantref). The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. M. Saer, Pennorth. Miss Phillys Anne Edwards, Abertijlery, was the bridesmaid, and Mr Arthur Davies, Abertillery, brother of the bride, acted as best man. Others present witness- ing the ceremony were Mr Rees Powell, East Lodge (father of the bridegroom), Mr and Mrs Llovd, Pencellv, and Mr and Mrs Thomas, Pwll- gloyw. The bride was tastefully attired in a navy blue costume and saxe blue satin hat to match. After the ceremony, the party retired to the New Dorothy Cafe. where an excellent repast was en- joyed. The honeymoon is being spent at Peter- c-htirch, Herefordshire, and Abertillery. Their many friends wish the happy couple every joy and success. __4- .:0:,

BUILTH WELLS. I For the cold weather, Morris's fresh-ground coffee. Freshly-ground Coffee, 1/8 per lb.-Davies Bros. y Buv your Winter Boots and Shoes from Wyles Bros. • .If you want good value in Men's and Boys' Overcoats and Suits go to "Williams.' 115 For an excellent selection of men's and boys' suits go to Cloth Hall. WOUNDED SOLDIERS.—Several wounded soldiers from the local Red Cross Hospital visited the ele- mentary school on Tuesday. FREE LIBRARY.—The local Free Library at the Social Club is to be opened to-morrow night (Thursday). SOCIAL.-Meluorial Baptist Church "social" was held this (Wednesday) evening. An extend- ed report will appear in next issue. JOINED THE COLOURS.—Mr Alfred Main, son of Mr Main (Oaklands), recently joined the Cyclists' Corps. He was employed in postal work prior to enlisting. To FARM HANDS.—Do you want a Canadian Government free farm, or a ready-made "C.P.R." f ? If so, call and see Mr G. E. Sayce, Fern Le* (agent for "C.P.R." and "Royal" lines.) When you feel run down and out of condition, take Quinine and Iron Tonic. It will pick you up. In 1/- bottles-double size 1/9.—Coltman, Cash Chemist, Builth Wells. 1867 JUST THE PLACE.—Ah, the sunshine shows up the seediness of my old overcoat! I'll go at, once to Crystal House and select from J. P. Pugh's excellent new stock of men's, youth's and boys' overcoats. NOTICE.—Our correspondent here is Mr W. F. Williams (Fern Lea), to whom notification of local events should be sent. Mr Williams also receives advertisements and printing-orders for the "Express." Coal and Lime.—Retail and wholesale prices given for any station. Apply-Mr W. F. Wil- liams, Fern Lea, Builth Wells, or to our yard- agent, Mr Hugh Davies, Breconshire Coal and Lime Co., Ltd. 115 EISTEDDFODIC .-Prospects for next week's eis- teddfod at the Kino are excellent, and there should be very keen and interesting competitions. En- tries close immediately after the last post on Satur- day night. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. -M-embers of this so- ciety are now practising weekly for a patriotic concert, which they intend giving early in Decem- ber. It is anticipated that a choir, consisting of 80 to 100 voices, will sing. Proceeds are to be devoted to the local Red Cross Hospital Funds. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR. "Jesus and the backslider" was the subject of the paper read by Mrs E. J. Williams (High street) to the members of Horeb Congregational Christian Endeavour Society on Thursday evening. The meeting was led by Master Alfred Davies (Cambridge House), and the organ was played by Miss B. Beynon. INTERCESSORY SERVICE.—The weekly united in- tercessory service, in connection with the Free Churches of the town, was held at Horeb Con- gregational Church on Friday, conducted by Rev. Lewis Beynon. Those who took part in the ser- vice were Messrs. W. Boulter, W. Davies (Bar- goed) and T. Jones (Wye Bridge House). The organist was Miss Pugh. OBITUARY.—We regret to chronicle the death of Mr Ilees, Thomas (Park House), which occurred, after a. long illness, at the Cottage Hospital on Saturday morning. The deceased gentleman, who was in his 80th year, was a retired excise- officer. The late Mr Thomas was born at Ysciog farm, and came to live in the town some 10 years ago. He took considerable interest in the local cricket club, and acted as a vice-president for a number of years. The funeral took place at Horeb Congregational burial-ground to-day (Wed- nesday). THE KINO.—This week's programme at the Kino contains an excellent selection of films, and patrons will be delighted with their visit. "Out- side the Gates," the story of a nun's dream of the outside world, was the principal picture exhibited on Monday and Tuesday evenings. A feature of the comedy pictures on these nights was that en- titled "Lieut. Pimple in the man who stayed at home," which convulsed the audiences. Other filma, include "Mysterious Lodger, "Glimpses of beautiful lakeland," "Little French heroine," "Perils of the jungle," and "Fruits and flowers." Pathe's special war pictures are thrown on the sheet each night.

NEWBRIDGE-ON-WYE. AGRICULTURAL.—Mr David Thomas (agricul- tural organiser) conducted one of his series of ag- ricultural lectures in the Reading Room on Tues- day night.

LLYSWEN. RECOVERED FROM WOU.NDS.-We are pleased to learn that Pte. Frederic Jones (Post Office), 3rd S.W.B., who was wounded in the Dardanelles, has recovered and again re-joined his company. WEDDING.—A wedding was solemnised at the parish church on the 16th inst., the contracting parties being Mr Charles Whittal (son of Mr and Mrs C. Whittal, Glasbury) and Miss Edith Broomfield (daughter of Mr and Mrs Broomfield, Stockley Cottage, Llyswen). The bride was at- tended by Miss Dora Broomfield, and the duties of best man were discharged by Mr Stephen Dav- ies, Rev. W. Ll. Crichton performed the cere- mony. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death, on the 28th ult., of Mr James Lane, Penylan. Pip- ton. Deceased was well-known and highly re- spected, and had lived to the advanced age of 86. The interment, at Glasbury churchyard on the 3rd inst., was attended by many sorrowing relatives and friends, much sympathy being manifested. Rev. — Gibbon (rector of Glasbnry) officiated in church and at the graveside The chief mourners were Jim and Jack (sons), Bessie, Emily, Lily and Letty (daughters). Ivy (grand-daughter), Nurse Arnold (niece). The widow was unable to at- tend, owing to illness. The polished oak coffin, mounted with brass fittings, was inscribed, "James Lane, died October 28th, 1915, aged 86 years." Messrs. J. Jones and Sons (Llyswen) carried out the funeral arrangements. A large number of floral tribnutes were sent by both re- latives and friends.

BWLCH. COMFORTS FOR TROOPS.—There was posted this week, to every man who had left this district to serve their king and country, a parcel contaihing comforts, the proceeds of the Calvinistic .Methodist Church harvest festival. FUNERAL.—No death has moved the inhabit- ants more than that of Mr Wm. Jenkins, who died, as the result of an accident, at Brecon on fair day last. The remains were brought home on Friday evening, and, on Monday, were laid to rest in the burial-yard attached to the Calvinistic Methodist Church. It was the largest funeral seen here for some years. Deceased leaves a widow and 10 children. The mourners were the widow, Masters Parry, Wyndham, Stanley, Wi- lie, Percy, Arthur and Jacky Jenkins (sons), and Misses Daisy, Blodwyn and Amy Jenkins (daughters), Mrs Parry Jenkins and Mrs Wyn- dam Jenkins (daughters-in-law), Mr and Mrs Parry Jenkins (brother and sister-in-law), Mrs Mordecai Jenkins (sister-in-law), Mrs Harry Vaughan, Mrs Evans and Mr Bert Joyce (nieces and nephew), Messrs. William and Thomas Parry (brothers-in-law), Mr and Mrs Evan Thomas, Miss Annie Parry, Mr Alfred Davies, Mr and Mrs Williams (cousins), Mr and Mrs Jos. Jenkins, and Miss Lewis. Wreaths were sent by the .fol- lowing :—Widow and children. Parry and Lizzie, Wyndham and Gladys, from Worcester Cottage, Alfred and Lizzie, Mr and Mrs Gwynne Holford, Mrs Talbot, G.W.R. 'bus staff, Mr and Mrs Perkins, and Mr and Mrs Barnes. Bearers were Messrs. Thomas Price, Wm. Morris, Henry Jones and John Powell. The undertaker was Mr John Thomas, Cathedine. Rev. Hardee Merchant offi- ciated in the house and in the chapel, and, also, at the grave. Rev. W. Llewellyn offered prayer, and the Rev. W. Picton jerformed the final rites. Among the large company present were Rev. Avon Davies (Cwmdu), Messrs. E. Maddy, W. Pritchard, Samuel Williams, John Jones. S. Dale, Robt. Fitton, Thos. George, S. Blackwell, Thos. Jones, J. Mainwaring, Wm. Jones, E. Powell, Thos. Powell, Ed. Davies, F. Evans, E. Grif- fiths. Bates, R. Hamer, T. Hargest, Wm. Jones (Cilwych), A. Maidment, J. L. Davies, Mr Rhodes (G.W.R.), &e. M -J

I LLANDOYERY. I CATTLE MART.—Messrs. J. Davies & Co. were the auctioneers at the Cattle Market on Tuesday. Bidding was brisk, and the ruling prices were as follow-Lambs, 16/6 to 30/6; ewes, 15/- to 24/6; pigs, £3 10s to X6; fat cattle, X20 to 45; cows with calves, X17 to £ 20; and calves, R3 to J67, according to age. FAIR.—November fair was held on Tuesday, when there was a large quantity of stock on sale. Cows with calves averaged £17 to £20, and year- ling steers and heifers, X10 to R12. Carters real- ised £ 50 to £ 60, colliers £45 to t50, suckers zCI5 to JE20, and yearling colts, £18 to X28. Best Welsh flannel, 1/6 per yard. SCHOLASTIC.—Miss Lewis (Church House) has once again given tangible testimony of the inter- est she takes in the Myddfai school by presenting the scholars with valuable prizes for attendance and merit. The event took place one day last week, and rousing cheers greeted the donor as she hand- ed the gifts to the successful pupils. Songs were also contributed by the children in the course of the proceedings, and the Rev. D. J. Evans deliver- ed an address on school work. The prize list was as follows :-Standard VI., Maggie Lewis; Stan- dard V., Willie Davies; Standard IV., Bessie Lewis; Standard III., 1st, Jennie Jones, and 2nd, Annie Jones; Standard II., Lizzie Williams; Standard I., John Jones and Oswald Richards; Infants, M. G. Jones and Eleanor Price; sewing, Maggie Lewis; and drawing, Howell Jones. PERSONAL.—Captain D. Hughes Morgan, the re- elected mayor of Tenby for the fourth time, is the eldest son of the late Mr David Morgan, of Hen- llys, Llandovery, and was born in 1871. For the year 1899-1900 lie was High-Sheriff of Brecon- shire, and, for some years, was a member of the county council for that shire. He is a justice of the peace for the county of Pembroke and the bor- ough of Tenby. He is deeply interested in sport, and among other positions holds that of president of the Tenby Golf Club. He has 'been an enthu- siastic motorist from the early days of the auto- car. Capt. Hughes Morgan married the eldest daughter of the late Mr J. H. Buckley. of Bryn-y- Caerau, Llanelly, and resides at Penally House, near Tenby. Last year he rejoined his old bat- talion, the 3rd South Wales Borderers, and has been on military service since. MAYOR TEN TIMES.—Mr Pryse Rice, Llwyny- brain, was, on the 8th inst., elected mayoi of Llandovery for the tenth year in succession. He is a descendant of an old Cardiganshire fam- ily. the Pryses of Gogerddan and Bwlchbychan, with Carmarthenshire connections. The late Major Rice, of Llwynybrain, to whose estate he succeeded, was his uncle. He is a prominent figure in the public life of Carmarthenshire, being a member of the County Council, a J.P., a mem- ber of the Llandovery Board of Guardians and Rural District Council, and Assessment Commit- tee. Both he and Mrs Pryse Rice are deeply in- terested in Red Cross work, he being the county treasurer, and Mrs Pryse Rice the president of the society. He has been closely identified with the recruiting movement. Mrs Pryse Rice is the owner of a fine pack of harriers, and regularly hunts the country round. PROPERTY SALP,Nfessrs. William and Walter James, auctioneers, Swansea and Llandovery, con- ducted a sale here, on the 5th inst., of a free- hold farm and small holdings, situate in the par- ishes of Llanwrda and Llansadwrn, in the county of Carmarthen, the property of Mrs Remiss Betty, of. Hitting, daughter of the late Judge Bishop, of Dolygarreg. Mr D. T. M. Jones, solicitor, Llan- dovery, represented the vendor. Lot 1, comprising the well known freehold farm and lands called Neuaddfawr, was sold to Mr David Williams, Church street, Cwmgorse. Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, for £ 2,215, with £ 46 in addition for timber. The second lot consisted of a freehold small holding knowmas Cwmdwr Factory. It was withdrawn at ?0. Lot 3, the freehold dwelling-house. garden, tucking mill, and lands called Pandy Cwmdwr, situate in Llanwrda parish, was sold to Mr John Lewis, timber merchant, Swansea, for £ 240. MILITARY FUNERAL.—There was, recently, here, a military funeral, when Rifleman Dan Richards, K.R.R. '(son of Mr and Mrs David Richards, Siloh), was laid to rest at Siloh Baptist Chapel. Rifleman Richards succumbed to shrapnel wounds sustained in action in France. Although Siloh is three miles from the market town of Llandov- ery, an immense crowd from the town and the sur- rounding district attended. In the cortege were several wounded soldiers from the Red Cross Hos- pital at Llandovery, and some soldiers from de- ceased's regiment. There were also present some of the leading gentry and members of public bod- ies. The coffin was draped in the Union Jack. A firing party, under Sergt. Musquitto, were pres- ent and three volleys were fired over the grave, and the Last Post was sounded. Officiating min- isters were the Revs. D. Edmonds Owen, B.A. (vicar of Llandingat), D. Jenkins (vicar of Cily- cwm). and Rev. H. Ifor James (pastor of Siloh Baptist Church).

 I I GLISBUR'-Y-ON-WYE. RECRUITING.—Canvassers are vigorously work- ing in the Parliamentary Divisions, and taking the blue cards for eligible young men to enlist. RED CROSS.-For the fund of the Red Cross Society the Baptist Church, Glasbury, contributed £ 1 12s 7!d, and the Church at PeDrheol tl 3s. The Baptist Sunday School sent 6/2 for the Soldiers' Christmas Pudding Fund in London. UNITED BAD OF HOPE.—On Tuesday evening (16th inst) a pleasant evening with the children was spent at the Assembly Rooms. The secretary, Mrs Gunter. Mrs E. Davies, Miss Williams and other workers rendered valuable aid in providing a tea for the members and also games and amuse- ments for the children. OBITUARY.—Mrs Margaret Eliza Jones (Pool, Ciltwrch) passed away at the early age of 39 years on Tuesday of last week. Deceased had suffered from cancer for about three years. She leaves eight children, whose ages range from two to 17 years. Q-feat sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband and motherless children. The funeral was a.t St. Peter's Church on Friday. The coffin, made by Mr W. Ricketts, bore the inscrip- tion, "Margaret Eliza Jones, died November 9th, 1915, aged 39 years."

i CRICKHOWELL. I WINTRY WEATHER.—Wintry weather has been' experienced in Crickhowell during last week and the surrounding hills have been covered with snow. I CAPT. SOLLY FLOOD.—Captain and Adjutant R. E. Solly-Flood who is on active service, and a brother of Brigadier-General A. Solly-Flood has, we understand, been awarded the D.S.Q. LECTURE.—Mr E. Pirie Gordon, gave an inter- esting lecture on "The animals of India" at the I Church Hall on Thursday evening in aid of the War Hospital Supply Depot. The Rector, the Rev. H. P. Somerset, M.A.. presided, and lantern slides were shown by Mr John Evans (Ivy Tower). HOME ON LEAVE.—Pte. Douglas Davies, son of Mrs A. Davies, and grandson of Mr David Dav- ies, Manchester House, who is serving with the Grenadier Guards in France is home on leave, as also is Pte. Sydney Powell, brother of Mrs Wat- kins, Six Bells, New road, Crickhowell. The lat- ter is attached to an Australian Contingent now at the Dardanelles.. Pte. E. Morgan, Green, Crickhowell, who was invalided home from Aden, where he was serving with the 1st Brecknocks and II has been in hospital at Cardiff, is in Crickhowell on short leave,

BRYNMAWR. I PERSONAL.—Fred Llewellyn, of Brynmawr, has won the light-weight boxing chakapionslilp of I India. 0 11

ABERCRAYE. I OBITCARY.-The death occurred, on Thursday, I of Mr W. Morgan (son of Mr and Mrs John Mor- gan, of Bwllfa). Deceased, who was unmarried, I had latterly lived and worked at Resolven.

GURNOS. I ACCIDENT.—While working at Gurnos Colliery, I on Thursday. Mr Wm. Smith (Cambrian terrace) was the victim of. an unfortunate accident, a stone I falling and injuring his foot and side. -<

YSTRADGYNLAISf. I RECRUITING. Enlisting is progressing here satisfactorily. NEW SEWER.—The main pipes of the sewer along Gorof Road have now been practically completed. PERSONAL.—Mr John Fletcher (Ty Coch) has been called up for munition work as a skilled turner. MILITARY.—A large number of S.W.B. local boys were home over the week-end before going on Imperial service. DEATH OF MRS J. HARRIS.—The death occurred, on Saturday, of Mrs" Harris (wife of Mr John Harris, of Tomen Owen). Deceased, who was well known and respected in the locality, was a member of Cwmllynfell Chapel. The funeral, on Wednesday, was well attended, and the officiating minister was the Rev. Jeremy Jones. FLAG DAY.—Saturday was observed as another "flag day," the proceeds this time being for the Belgian funds. Mr Thomas Williams, J.P. (chairman of the District Council) had received from the Secretary of the Society for the relief of I Belgians in Belgium a very earnest plea for help, and Mr'Thomas Williams (London House) at once organised the day in question. Penny flags, and sixpenny vouchers (each of which provide sus- tenance for one Belgian for one day) were on sale, and it is believed the response was a very gener- ous one. OBITUARY.—Mr Rets Hughes (Gyrnosfa, Der- wen road) has just passed away at the age of 65 years. He had been engaged in the tinplate in- dustry, and, later, as a coal merchant and pig- dealer. The funeral, on Wednesday,, was largely attended, and Rev. John Thomas, Gurnos, was the officiating minister. The following were the chief mourners, viz., Mr and Mrs David Hughes and family, Messrs. Lewis and Evan Hughes, Mr and Mrs Wm. Hughes and family, Mrs Catherine Morris and family, Mr and Mrs Dl. Davies (Treorchy), Mr and Mrs W. J. Davies (Treorchy), Mrs Mary Richards (Treorchy), Mrs E. Jones (Maerdy), Mr and Mrs J. Hughes (Ferndale), Mr Wm. J. Thomas (Treorchy), Mrs Edith Evans (Barry). Mrs Mary Williams, Mr John Hughes (Cwmmaman), Mr and Mrs M. Williams (Cwmmanian), Messrs. G. D. T. and R. Hughes, Mrs Martin, Mr and Mrs Wm. Hughes, Mrs Morgan, Mrs Jones (Blaenllechau), Mrs J. JodPs and Mrs T. Jones (Brynammrn), Mr J. Stephens (Brynamman), Mrs Asaph Williams (Godre'rgraig), Pte. W. Grey, R.A.M.C. (Win- chester) and Mr J. Williams (Llansamlet).

I YSTALYFERA. EISTEDDFODIC.—-Members and friends, associa- ted with St. David's and Godre'rgraig Churches, are now busily engaged preparing for the eistedd- fod at Church Hall, on New Year's Day. WILL CASE.—In the Probate Court, on Tuesday, Mr Justice Bargrave Deane pronounced in fav- our of the will, dated May 28, 1914, of the late William Rees, who died in June last year. MUSICAL.—Miss M. J. Francis (Llaethferch), who has passed an examination entitling her to a course of study at the Royal Academy of Music and Elocution, London, left on Friday to com- mence her study there. BELGIAN CONTRIBUTION.—Mr D. J. Rees (secre- tary of the local Belgian Refugee Committee) has received a letter from the National Committee for the Relief of Belgians, expressing thanks for a further remittance of X20. MISSION CHURCH.—Satisfactory progress is be- ing made at Godre'rgraig Mission Church. Fif- teen members have joined, and more are to be re- ceived again shortly. A lay-reader is now in charge, viz., Mr Michael Jones GUILD.—At the meeting of the Guild of the Red Dragon on Wednesday, Mr Ben Jones presiding, two interesting papers were read on "Poets of the Sixteenth Century" by Miss K. Roberts, B.A., and "Atmospheric Electricity," by Mr John Mor- gan, B.Sc. WOU-NDM.-Drui-nilier G. E. Roberts (4th Battalion South Wales Borderers), of Station Inn, who was recently wounded in the Dardanelles, writes home to say he is in the Orchard Military Hospital, Dartford, Kent, where he is now re- cuperating. OBITUARY.—The death took place, on Wednes- day, of Mrs Edith Jones (wife of Mr David Jones). Deceased, 32 years of age, had been I ailing for a long time, and much sympathy is felt with the family in their loss. The interment was at Bethania, Cwmtwrch, on Saturday. CHAMBER OF TRADE.—A meeting of the district Chamber of Trade took place on Thursday, Mr J. T. Owen presiding over a fairly large attendance. The grocers of the district, it was stated, had agreed to fall in with the decision of the other traders to close at 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. I.L.P.—A meeting, under the auspices of the local branch of the I.L.P. of the newly-formed Miners Council, took place at Wern Vestry, on Thursday, when County Councillor Frank Hodges (miners' agent, Bridgend) gave an address. Coun- cillor Jos. Thomas (checkweigher, Tarreni) pre- sided. D.C.M.—Sergt. W. Whitaker (R.F.A.), who has resided here for many years, has been honour- ed with the "D.C.M." He received the distinc- tion for conspicuous gallantry on the night of Sep- tember 26th. He went out and twice succeeded in bombing the enemy's trenches and returned un- scathed. He had constantly taken part in ar- duous and enterprising night work.

I. SENNYBRIDGE. Motor Cars for hire, day or night. New and second-hand Cars and Motor Cycles supplied for cash or easy terms.-W. Boxhall, Sennybridge. 495

EGLWYS-OEN-DUW SALE OF WORK.—To augment the Nursing As- I sociation Fund, a successful sale of work was held here on Wednesday. Miss Cara Evan-Thomas opened the sale, and an entertainment took place in the evening.

LLANGATTOCK. LORD DERBY'S SCHEME.—Canvassing commenced-I in the Llangattock district this week. The local canvassers are Messrs. T. Bowles, Geo. Evans, F. Hamer and D. Morgan.

CILIENI. THE SCHOOL.—Miss Gwladys Williams, of Tre- castle Council School, has been appointed to take charge of Cilieni School, the teacher formerly in I charge of this school having resigned.,

PANTTEG. I SMOKER.—At the Royal Oak Hotel, on Thurs- day, a smoking concert took place to honour four local soldiers (home from camp) who are shortly going out to France, viz., Ptes. Tom Thomas, David Thomas, Tommy Davies and Phillip Rees, all of Pantteg and district.

YSTRADFELLTE. I I STORAGE RESERVOIR.—A report with reference to the storage reservoir of the Ystradfellte water undertaking was presented to the Neath Council on Wednesday by Mr D. M. Davies. It stated that a 28 days' test proved the works to be excel- lent and most reliable, and that there was a com- bined daily supply of 4,152,000 gallons. The water supply had been fully equal to the abnormal demands during a period of severe drought, which had caused grave anxiety to many other public bodies.

CEFN-Y-BEDD. I FURLOUGH—Pte. Charles Fletcher, of the King's Own Scottish Borderers, has been enjoying a few days' leave from the trenches.

Breconians at the Front. I FOOTBALL MATCH PROVIDES XMAS. I FARE. A football match, to provide Christmas fare for Brecon men at the front, was played on the Sports-Club ground on the 10th inst between the South Wales Mounted Brigade and the Brecon Sports Club.. ( Brecon Sports Club.-Liut. Hughes; T. Rich- ards and Cpl. Gwillim Price; Rev. E. E. Davies, Ned Evans and C. Beech; G. Brooks, Reg. Phil- lips, Ivor Davies, A. Perry and H. Lewis. Referee, Lieut. Mitford. After an interesting game the Sports Club won by 4 to 2. The weather was not so propitious as could be wished for, but the amount realised was X7 after expenses were paid.

.Memorial College Students. I OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEIR I COUNTRY. At a special meeting of the Executive of the Memorial College, Brecon, in connection with the Congregational denomination, held on Wednesday morning, the Rev. Hy. Harries, M.A., London, in the chair, the following resolution was passed "That the committee appreciates the decision of students to offer their services to their country in the present crisis, and rejoices that this de-, cision has been arrived at quite spontaneously by them, and the committee pledges itself to do all in its power to promote their future welfare as candidates for the ministry."

Brynmawr Shopkeepers I IGNORE CLOSING ORDER. I At Brynmawr, on Monday, Albert Edward Matthews, Beaufort street, Brynmawr, grocer, was summoned for failing to close his establish- ment for serving customers at the stipulated time, under the Shops Act, on the 23rd ult. Mr Gibson Harris (solicitor, Brynmawr) repre- sented the prosecution, and Mr Hughes (Messrs. Jones, Hughes and Powell, solicitors, Brynmawr) the defence. Mr J. Campbell (inspector of weights and mea- sures) laid information. Mr Chas. Heaps (assistant inspector), who •proved the case, said he entered defendant's shop at 10.40 p.m., on the date stated, when he was serving customers, contrary to the Closing Or- der (10.30 p.m.). The defence was that the customers went into the shop before closing time. A fine of 10/- was imposed. Isaac. Goldfoot, Market Square, Brynmawr, draper, was also charged with a similar offence on the same date. Defendant's daughter, who attended court on her father's behalf, pleaded "guilty." The assistant-inspector stated that defendant's shop was open at 10.47 p.m., when a young lady entered and purchased a blouse. A fine of 10/- was inflicted.

I Talgarth's Recruiting. I NAMES OF CANVASSERS. A meeting of the TaJgarth Recruiting Commit- tee, presided over by Mr J. Mills, J.P., was held in the Drill Hall on Friday evening, when the necessary arrangements for carrying out the can- vass were completed. The canvassers appointed were:—Talgarth, Mr J. Mills, J.P., Mr D. Jones, J.P., Mr F. T. Morgan and Mr J. P. Games; Trefecca, Mr J. Griffiths; Tredustan and Llanfillo, Mr R. H. Conybekr and Mr W. Williams; Llyswen, Mr L. Jones and Mr J. Honeyfield; Llanelieu, Mr T. Gwilliam, Mr J. M. Price and Mr W. Thomas; Llandefalle, Mr J. Jones and Rev. T. B. Jones; Fforest, Mr R. Evans and Mr T. Prosser; Pwllrach, Mr J. Wil- son; and Bronllys, Mr D. Hopkins and Mr J. P. Prosser.

I Brecon Chamber of Trade. I HELPING S.W.B. PRISONERS OF WAR. I There was a good attendance at the Brecon Chamber of Trade on Tuesday evening, the prin- cipal discussion being with regard to the rospects of getting more troops billeted at Brecon. This ap- pears under another heading. The President said the fishing rights had been conveyed really to the town of Brecon although it was vested in the names of some 40 persons, but at all events, Brecon had secured the fishing and the matter had been completed. (Hear, hear). Mr Sam Garratt reported on a matter in which the Chamber had of late been greatly interested, namely, aiding the society formed for the purpose of sending comforts (weekly) to S.W.B. prisoners of war. Mr Garratt and a committee had under- taken the work of canvassing and sufficient weekly contributions had been promised to enable three parcels, providing nine men with comforts, to be sent from this Chamber of Trade each week. On the motion of Mr Roy Parry, seconded by Mr Garratt, it was decided to ask the Town Coun- cil to go into the matter concerning the booking of the Town Hall. I Congratulations to Mayor. The 'President expressed the congratulations of the Chamber to the Mayor, observing that Coun- cillor G. T. Jones was the third Mayor in succes- sion who had been a. member of the Chamber. (Applause). A Member It is the nursery for all future Mayors of Brecon.

I Captain's Courage. I TALE OF THE "MERCIAN." One of the principal officers on board "The Mer- cian," a transport which was recently shelled in the Mediterranean, in a letter received by his re- latives, states that the shelling lasted about 11 hours, and was at times very fierce. The captain stuck to his bridge throughout, and behaved with reinark-able courage, coolness and wisdom. About 50 men made an attempt to escape by means of two boats, but the launching was not a success, and it is feared they were lost. Lord Kesteven was amongst the wounded and succumbed. -On arrival at the North African port, which the trans- port succeeded in reaching, the captain and his men had a magnificent reception, the Mayor and the leading people providing a banquet in honour of the men. Several of the officers had to make apologies for their appearance as they lost every- thing except what they stood up in. The captain's wife is at Llandrindod Wells, iwhere she was mar- ried.

Lllnellau gyfansoddwyd ar ddyrchaffad Mr C. T. Jones (Madog Fychan) I fod yn Faer Aberhonddu. I Madog Fychan a gyfoùwyd-i fan Prif Ynad ef ddodvyd; Ei' deilyngdod nodwyd—mae'n ddyn i'w air, Efe i'r gadair yn Faer a godwyd. Mae ef i'r Cyngor Trefol-un addurn, Heddyw prifswyddogol; Cawr yw i waith, ceir ei ol— Yn graff yn y gorphenol. Am deg faich, ein Madog Fychan-i'w wlad, Gofleidiodd yn ddiddan, A galwyd Gwr Gwlad y Gan, I glod breichiau Gwlad Bryehan. 9 Bo'ed yn ddewr fel y Cewri-a, godwyd I gydio mewn Swyddi, Fel Maer Morgan, Evan ni, Y dilvned eleni. Adroddwr, awdwr yw edwyn-ddenol Farddoniaeth o'i gwreiddyn Col o dasg, caled esgyn- Ei gyraedd, ef, gawraidd ddyn. O'i ddawn 3: i allu y rhydd yn hollol, I wneyd da ion i i weiniaid dynol, Nid am ddyrchafiad ymddangosiadol, Na charu haeddu enw uwchraddol; Ei nodwedd eneidiol—ydyw lleshau, o ï ddawn a'i eiriau yn dda yn wrol. GWYLLTEIRIOG. I

XMAS. PUDDINGS. I For the Benefit of our lady readers we give them the best recipe we know of for their Christmas Plum Pudding. Take three-quarters of a pound of flour, two heaped-up teaspoonfuls of Borwick's Baking Powder, two ounces, of bread-crumbs, one and a half pounds of suet, two pounds of raisins, one pound of currants, ten ounces of sugar, two ounces of almonds, one pound of mixed candied peel, salt and spice to taste. Mix the ingredients well together, and add six eggs, well beaten, and three-quarters of a pint of milk; divide in two and boil eight hours.

GLAMORGAN STREET, BRECON I SALE OF WORK. I SUCCESSFUL PROCEEDINGS. I A successful Sale of Work in aid of the funds of Glamorgan Street Congregational Church, BrecoDr was held on Wednesday, in last week, at the Dr, Coke Memorial Hall, Lion street. The room set apart for the sale presented a very pleasing ap* pea ranee. There was a representative attendance of members of the church and congregation, as well as of several of the other churches of the town at the opening ceremony in the afternoon. The proceedings commenced with the singing of the hymn, "Take my life and let it be," Mrs J. L. Rees, of the N.P. Bank, accompanying. After prayer had been offered by the Rev. C. A. Har- ries, the Rev. T. Gwyn Thomas, in introducing the opener of the sale, Mr Howell Powell, Ronty- bat, recalled the fact that it was slightly more than a year and a half since their last sale of work had been held. In their preparations for the pres- ent effort they had the invaluable assistance of Mrs Principal Rowlands. In their opener they had a man of wisdom and wit, whose sympathies went out towards every good cause. In the course of an interesting and thoughtful address Air Powell paid a well-deserved tribute to the mem- bers of the Glamorgan Street Ladies' Sewing SoC' iety. "ho had worked hard to make that sale pos- sible. but whose beneficence was not limited to ob- jects connected with their own church, but arlsØ found other and unobtrusive methods of expres' sion. He emphasised the value of all 'work geI1" erousiy undertaken in support of the cause of ligion, and expressed his gratification at seeinl so many friends present, who had, no doubt. coJJJ8 with the intention of extending their heartv sug;, port to the worthy object in view. Having. humorous vein, called attention to the article 1he- played upon the pretty stalls placed around ed room, he expressed the great pleasure it afford. him to declare the sale open. Miss Freda e Memorial College, then presented Mr Powell WI a beautiful button-hole. A very cordial and aE^" preciative vote of thanks to the opener fCIII Owea, on the proposition of Prof. John Evans, B.A., se- conded by Principal Lewis, M.A., B.D and suP. ported by Prof. Joseph Jones. M.A., B-I)'Inua following is a list of the various stalls u- stall, refreshment stall, fancv stall, flower a-*3  stall. ??" fruit, stall, fishpond and household stall. stall, weighing machine. The sale of ?o? bad been organised by the Ladies' Sewing çD!r;!lt:f of which Mrs Gwyn Thomas is'president. ?'?. Rowlands, treasurer, assisted by Mrs L'e. ?* Miss PhiIIips is secretary. Teas were serv?  the course of the afternoon, and a coffee supp^r the evening, under the management o? Mrs D, Davies. There was a capital attendance thr°u» out the day, and good business was done. nO' In the evening an excellent miscellaneous c0? cert was given in the upper hall, where the e.5' mayor, Mr Evan Morgan. J.P., presided o?,er large attendance. The programme was lows :—Violin solo, Miss Phoebe Bond; so;o. JiS6 Shamrock," Master Herrmann Lewis. S()10. ^J.J G. M. PrIce; solo, Tosti's "Good bye, Miss ?". "Good b y e, i Evans; duet, "Down the Vale, Mrs Hoss » tJ Miss Evelvn Bond; solo, "Old Father  Miss Annie Powell; recitation, "The  Volunteers." Miss Hilda Rowlands ,)I.tettcv "How can we sing?" Principal Lewis, srg! Rhvs Jones, Evan Evans. and W. T. ione-, ro tation, "Comrade Jim," Mr Harry  tatior), "The two Heroes"-in -?ATelsh- p iricip", duet, an d Mr Evan Evans; so l o, "The 'bea l' jJol Lewis and Mr Evan Evans; solo, "The'bc?"p prayer." Miss Eira Evans; chorus, "0 Sla^olBe light Miss Bond, Mrs Ross, Mrs D. G- eJ1, Mr E. Evans, Mr W. T. Jones, Mrs Rhys TaDeSf ^isg Mr Evan Price and Principal Lewi loy.r P- Powell; recitation, "The 11.69 express, r' \? Price, B.A.; solo, "When you come holl"' -Nf i; Bond; solo, "The mighty deep," Priocip??. ?? j quintette. "Good night, good night, belove d 't' Af.ro quintette. "Good night, good night. b?Io?" '(I, j jyjj# jj D. G. Owen, Miss Bond, Principal Lewis ? j  E. Evans. The duties of accompan'? ma j or part of the proIlramme were very c o-?-lerttlir major part of the programme were very ? "i?!y discharged by Mrs J. L. Rees, and '-u  Pur- items by Miss Bond and Mr Melville Tl"* a?- ing the evening the Rev. T. Gwvu TIIO"lasail- nounced the result of the cake weig'1^ compel* tion, the successful competitor being ^r'. p0well» Caedryssu, who very kindlv returned the P .rize for Caedryssu, who very kindly returned ?  ?te oi the benent of the sale proceeds. A hearty ? thanks to the chairman, vocalists, reciters, ?gju- companists, and to Principal Lewis for 111Ine, as able aid in the arrangement of the progr?' g as well as to all the lady.worhrs and donors ? pj-o- posed by Mr E. A. "Watts and seconded ?D.v_ -?\liso Thomas, of Brisbane, Australia, a ?"ner? ber and worker of Gl;m o r,,an Street Church. 7-\fis5 Thomas is a niece of the Hon. Lewis Thomas,^ the Commonwealth Parliament, whose visit to ?bO old country has been a source of much pleasure her numerous friends. The vote of thanks V"5 enthusiastically adopted, and a most inte,,stilig and successful entertainment concluded 1 the singing of "Hen wlad fy Nhadau" and ",cd save the King." The proceeds of the day pro highly satisfactory and encouraging.

Wounded Soldiers 1 w t I ENTERTAINED AT BUILTH WELLS- I Members of Alpha Presbyterian Girls'  Builth Wells, entertained the wounded foldiei's it Builth Wells Red Cross Hospital on Thurs<w evening. The programme was much edio),eal and was as follows :—Dialogue, "An uiiexpectej entertainment" (bv permission of Messrs. A 1 Heywood & Son), Misses Milla Vest, Ai-0 Clarke, Dyllis Hughes, Dorothy Richards, Y? Weatherley and Ada Davies; pianoforte sel, tion, Mr Idris Davies; song, "Our Mg'?o? Misses Milla Vest, Annie Clarke, Ada Da:sS and Dyllis and May Hughes; solo dance. Nfi0o Dorothy Richards; dialogue, "Un(,-Ie John frO Yorkshire" (by permission of Messrs. Abel  wood & Son), Misses Myfanwy Morgan and Aloy Powell, and Messrs. H. Lewis, T. Powell a?? Jones; song "The rose. sunflower and chrys?? themum," Girls' Guildry: and finale, "God s the King.

I Talgarth Lecture. I I AGRICULTURAL EDUCATIO' ..hp- I .?? 1 01 > I On Friday evening under the auspice? Talgarth Farmers' Union, a public me?'?" ?s j held in the Town Hall, when the first of a ^eS of lectures-more especially for farw-Trg-W-0 given by Mr Stapleton, of the University ,.Il,ge, Aberystwyth. The subject on Fri<?y.? 3ia was "Seeds" and was reaHv most educative. f )f.r Thomas Gwillim, Ffostill Farm (chairM?? 0 thO Farmers' Union) presided. The value of the lecture, was enhanced bYibe. lecturer answering several questions put b) rw ers.

I THE "EXPRESS" DIAR*. I  to 28th -Railvvsy I ission Ra-U, Builth Road, seven days, by Miss Brriiss- tow (Bri-liton). Concert at! NVednesda3l?', November 24th- -Grand Concert  Church Hall, Talyb?ot-?'??' in ald Of Penoyre Hospital. Choral CoIl' Wednesd^ November 34th.-& rMd test at Kino BU1th Wells p. Thursday, 25th N???-—Presentation Rev. vp, Saunders Jones, St- David's Parish Hall, B_?  December 1st.—Tea and t rtaiP' \Vednesday, Decem er Ist.-Tea and en?tertaiv' ment at W??''S?? Baptist Church, Brecon. g Friday, December 3rd -F ducation, Sta&? Salaries and Buildings Committees. t- Wednesday, December 8th, annual Sale of W??" j at Watton Presbyterian Church, Brecon. ,I Christmast Night.—Annual Entertainment, J3&p ¡ tist Chapel, Newbridge-on-Wye. Friday, December 31st.—Higher Education COIV- mittee. Tuesday, January 4t], -Brecon shire Quarter S'O- sions. Friday, January 7th. Education, StafflIlg, Salaries and Buildings Committees. }1J' Monday, January 10th.—Education Finance Co mittee.  Friday, January 14th.—Standing Joint and M,9 v Roads Committees. p:r Monday, January 17th.-County Finance Gov„ mittee. I Friday, January 21st.—Education Authority- |j Friday, January 28th.-County Council. j Printed and Published by G. E. SAYCE, at r "Brecon and Radnor Express" Offices, E*P gj, j Buildings, Bulwark, in the Chapelry of 011 } Mary, in the Borough and County of Brecon* op THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1915- i

CWMTWRCK I PREACHING SERVICES.—Important meetings are being held this week at Beulah. Rev. D. Griffiths (Ammanford) is the special preacher. Rev. D. Hughson Jones (Cardiganshire) officiates at Eben- ezer (Gwys). FURLOUGH.—^Several local boys were home on furlough last week-end. Among them were Pte. Lewis (now stationed at Bedford), Ptes. Jim Richards "and Wm. Davies. "Willi, CROOKS. "—Rev. W. D. Roderick (Rhiwfawr) addressed the meeting the Welsh Guild (Gwvs), on "Will Crooks," on Thursday evening. Mr T. R. Thomas presided.