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

Llangunllo Fatality. Killed on Railway BY SHREWSBURY EXPRESS. An inquest was held at the Shrewsbury Mor- tuary, on Wednesday, before Mr Coroner Clarke, on the body of John Powis (Station Cottage, Llan- gunllo), who died on the previous Monday from injuries received on the railway the same night. George Powis, in the employ of the L. & N.W. Railway Company, said the deceased had been in the employ of the company for about 21 years as ganger. George Powell, stationmaster at Llangunllo, said that on Monday at 7.58 p.m. the express train from Shrewsbury to Swansea ran through the station at Llangunllo ninety minutes late. Five minutes afterwards he heard someone on the line shouting "Jim." Jim was the signalman. Both of them taking their lamps, they went in the direc- tion from 'which the cry came, and then-saw, some 50 yards away, Powis kneeling in the six-foot and supporting himself on his hands. He said he was badly hurt, but he did not say how the injuries to his arm and stomach 1 been caused. He and the signalman carried i s to his home, which was only about 15 yards \;ay (Station Cottage), and witness then wired for a doctor from Llan- drindod, who attended to his injuries and or- dered his removal to the Salop Infirmary. He stopped the express train from Swansea to Shrews- bury, and travelled with Powis, who, however, died as they were just leaving Craven Arms. He took the body to the Infirmary, but he was told it could not be received there, and so it was taken to the Mortuary. Deceased told him that he thought the express train, which ran through the station and which apparently knocked him down, I was a local train which he had intended meeting, expecting the arrival of his son from Knighton by it. In reply to a juryman, witness said that had it been the local train it would have stopped at a point considerably short of that at which deceased attempted to cross the line. The jury returned a verdict of "accidental death." The coroner remarked that no blame could be at- tached to anyone. Inspector Tor, Craven Arms, attended on behalf of the London and North-Wes- tern Railway Company.

Belgians at Llandrindod. A HAPPY EVENING. One of the happiest events which the Belgians, accommodated at Templefield, Llandrindod Wells, have had since the dark sorrows of war fell over their delightful country was that of New Year's Day, when the house committee cordially invited a number of friends, including the committee and -collectors, to meet the guests at the temporary home. Tea and refreshments were provided in first-class style, and were thoroughly enjoyed by all, and New Year's gifts were bestowed on the refugees. All were given by kind friends, and the ordinary funds were not drawn upon at all for tea or presents. An unexpected, but very popular, presentation was that of a handsome letter wallet to Mr C. M. Binyon, who for over twelve months has performed, with the utmost success, the duties of hon. organiser. The presentation was formally made by a Belgian lady, and Mr Binyon, in ac- knowledging the kind gift, stated that it had taken him quite fey surprise, and that he had never ex- pected to have been picked out from amongst so many willing and hard workers. Mr J. 0. Bufton presided over the entertainment, and, in course of the proceedings, addresses were given by the Chairman, Rev. R. W. F. Singers-Davies, R.D., and Rev. T. P. Kane, C.P. The chairman made a pleasing reference to the fact that Mr Joostons had joined the British Army, and had now been promoted to the rank of sergeant. The musical items included a duet by Mrs Singers-Davies and M..Joostons; songs by Miss Connie Bentley, Miss M. Mills and M. Joostons; an d monologues by ,Nlr A. F. Villiers. The Belgians contributed some national songs and choruses in unison, and, with Mdme. Bound at the piano, the whole com- pany joined in a. series of popular songs of the day. Marcel Joostons gave a recitation, and there was also a little dancing, a costume rehearsal and other popular items. The accompanists included Mrs Singers-Davies, Mdme Bound, Miss E. Bent- ley, L.R.A.M., Mrs Singers-Davies and Miss R-ebe James.

Council' and Coroner. YSTRADGYNLAIS HUBBUB. The members of the Y stradgynlais District Council are apparently at loggerheads with Dr. W. R. Jones, the Breconshire coroner. A few weeks ago Dr. Jones held an inquest at Ystradgynlais, and referred to the councillors as "angels." He also told the foreman of the jury that perhaps it was to his credit that he was not a member of the council. The inquest was held in connection with a fatality which occurred on the "Teddy Bear" Bridge. At Thursday's meeting of the council, Mr Ben Williams asked if the council were going to adhere to the resolution which they had passed a few weeks ago to ask Dr. Jones to apologise or with- draw the statement he had made regarding the council. Mr Williams said the statements made -were unjustifiable, and the coroner should be man enough to withdraw. Another member said the coroner was always down on the council whenever he had a chance. Mr Thomas Williams (chairman) said the coroner had a very feeble idea of what they had to do as a cotinell. The work they were doing was j quite voluntary, but the coroner as such was paid for every hour he travelled. A resolution that the coroner be asked to rwith- draw the statement was carried unanimously.

I Llandrindod & Troops. I RUMOURS AFLOAT. i EFFORTS NOT RELAXED. Our Llandrindod Wells correspondent says :— Rumours are again afloat with regard to the billet- ing of troops, but this time the expectations are with regard to the coming of convalescent and wounded soldiers. It is well known that certain representations which have been made in regard to this matter have been favourably received by the War Office, but, at the moment, no definite undertaking has been given. Should the proposal be accepted, some 400 or 500 wounded and con- valescent soldiers would probably be sent, but as the Highland Moors,is at present far from full, and also, the Auxiliary Hospital, there would not appear to be much prospect of an immediate de- velopment. Important enquiries have, however, been made, and special reports have been asked for by the authorities. The more important matter, viz., that of billeting of troops at the spa, is not being lost silght of. Communications are con- stantly passing, and no stone is being left un- ¡ turned.

Xmas Day at Knighton. I i ——— I TEA AND CONCERT. I MR. J. R. BACHE ON UNITY. I The annual Christmas Day tea meeting and con- cert, in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, is one of the oldest institutions in Knigh- ton, and, judging by the number who attended and the keen interest taken, the annual event is yet a long way from any signs of decay. The tea was held in the schoolroom, the tables being in charge of Mrs J. L. Allcock, Mrs J. Carbwright, Mrs T. Da vies, and Mrs J. Whittall, assisted by Mrs W. HeyMjood, Mrs J. Morgan and Miss D. Cartwriglit. Valuable help was also given bv Messrs. J. L. Allcock, J. Heywood, D. Griffiths, J. Whibtall, G. Parton and W. Parton. The concert, which was held in the Church, took an entirely new form this year, and instead of the usuail miscellaneous collection of songs and reci- tations, an augmented choir under the leadership of Mr J. Davies, gave a most appropriate cantata entitled "The Prince of Peace" (A. J. J'amoun- eau). Mrs W. A. Roberts ably discharged the duties of organist, and opened the concert with the "Gloria" from Mozart's 12tli Mass and other selections. Rev. W. Williams offered prayer. The chairman (Mr J. R. Bache) expressed his great pleasure at seeing so large an audience. It was not the first time he had presided at their gatherings, and he did not know why they bad sent for him on this occasion, but Mr Veal had 'phoned him some time ago, and he never liked to lose an opportunity of helping on a good cause, so he ac- cepted the inivtation. He wished them all a very happy Christmas, and he did so with all sincerity, although he knew very well that it would be very difficult for many people in this country to exper- ience a happy Christmas this year. They -were passing through a, great crisis, at a fearful cost and with great slaughter and perhaps there were many in our country even yet who could not. im- agine the real state of tilings in countries like Serbia where brave men Ö were dying. Our churches had lost most df their young men and he realised how difficult it was to get up a work such as the choir were doing that evening. He was glad to see men in the audience in khaki, and he was also glad to see a united choir. They wanted more unity in everything. Things also went better when people were united. He believed the war would have the effect of creating more unity in the country. There would be great political changes and class differences to some extent at any rate would be done away with. He also referred to the anticipated departure of the Master and Matron of Offa's Lodge; to 'the loss the church would suffer by their removal], and wished Mr and Mrs Doige success in their new sphere. The cantata was then given, the sorano solos in the first part being melodiously sung by Miss Belle Cartwright, and in the second part by Miss Gladys Owen and Miss Morgan. Mr W. E. Hughes took the tenor and Mr J. Davies the bass recitatives and solos throughout. The quartettes and choruses were bright and pleasing, the instrumental parts wore nicely played on the organ by Mrs Roberts, and the rendering of the cantata was a very credit- able achievement, Several Christmas hymns were sung, and Mr Allcock proposed hearty thanks to all who toad assisted. Mr J. Heywood seconded, to allw?'ho hiad assike d and the chairman suitably replied.

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r Organ Recital. I Fine Performance at the Spa. I BRILLIANT TALENT AND RARE MUSICAL TREAT. For many years past, the central attraction has been the ever-successful eisteddfod at the Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, an event arranged with a commendable public spirit by a committee of the Presbyterian Church. This year it was thought to be inadvisable, if not quite impracticable, to make the usual arrangements, but, to the great satisfaction of visitors and residents, the commit- tee fixed up a grand organ recital at the church instead. They were fortunate in securing the ser- vices of Mr Hadyn H. Sandwell, F.R.C.O., of Huddersfield, with Mrs Gwendolen Meredith (nee Miss Gwen Davies), of Knighton, and Mr David Harry, R.C.M. (a renowned Welsh tenor), as soloists. With such brilliant talent, a rare musi- cal treat was enjoyed. The programme was considerably strengthened by the unexpected appearance of Miss Sophie Rowlands, R.C.M. (Aberystwyth), who rendered two solos with great success. I Chairman's Speech. The chair was occupied by Mr Edward Jenkins, J.P. (Gwalia), who, throughout a long career, has been one of the kindest and best friends that pro- mising Welsh singers have ever had. He avoid- ed delivering a speech, but lie could not escape from a couple of interesting reminiscences. First, he referred to the National Eisteddfod of 1887, which 'was held in London, and to the choral com- petition of that year, which, he said, was one of the greatest that he was ever present at, and he attended most of them for a long period. Eight first-class choirs took part in the contest, includ- ing the great combinations of Swansea, Llanelly, and other great Welsh centres. Amongst others was a choir from Huddersfield, conducted by Mr John North, and he found, on enquiry, that one of the members of the choir was the faJther of the dis- tinguished organist, Mr Haydn Sandwell, who was going to entertain them that night. The Huddersfield choir won the X200 prize, defeating all the Welsh choirs, and, therefore, he had peculiar pleasure in welcoming Mr Sandwell as the son of a man who was in a choir on an occasion when he (the chairman) enjoyed himself very much, although, he confessed, be would have liked a Welsh choir to have won. The eminent ad- judicators, however, awarded the prize as he had said. The chairman's second reminiscence re- ferred to the eminent tenor, Mr David Harry, R.C.M. It was called forth by the enthusiastic encore which he secured after one of his songs. "He sang for me several times last summer," said the chairman, "and I ventured to tell him he had a great career before him. Later on, he sang at the annual concert of the Royal Academy of Music, and he was then pointed out by critics in the music columns of the papers as the coming tenor of their dear country. (Cheers.) Mr Harry was now making good the prophecy." The Programme and Comments. I The selections of the organist were drawn from the repertoire of some of the greatest composers in the Allied Nations. Belgium was represented by Lemmens, of Brussels, in the Grand Christmas Offertorium, the Chorus of Shepherds, the Gloria Pastorale, and the Finale; France by Debussy's Minuet (Petite Suite) and Guilmant's Offertoire on Ancient Carols; Russia by Rachmainoff's Pre- lude in C Sharp Minor S, and a March in G by Tschaikowsky; England by "Question and An- swer" (Welstenholme) and "Song of Sunshine" (Hollins); and Italy by Morandi's Overture in E Minor. Mr Haydn Sandwell revealed himself as an organist with a fine touch, a sympathetic heart, and an artistic temperament. His selections were, for the most part, from the range of soft and ten- der music, which presented a striking contrast with the raging storm which was still prevailing. The lovely cadences, the gentle murmurings, the music of the birds, the gently flowing brooks, and the silent sunshine were all the sweeter on account of the growling, raging, tearing, whistling wind which on occasion reverberated through the church, but there were those who would have been glad if Mr Sandwell had given a little more variety and introduced pieces with a great volume of sound. Some of the great descriptive pieces of storms and so forth would have been a pleasing change, and would have enhanced the pleasure of the audience greatly. The warmest applause Mr Sandwell secured was for his Russian and Italian selections, in which there was a little more move- ment and sound than in the others. Nevertheless, everyone was delighted with the lovely programme of music given, and, without comparing Mr Sand- well to other great stars who have appeared in the spa firmament more than once, all agree that he had his own great excellences, and is worthy of a high place in the gallery of gifted organists. The soloists were a well-selected trio. The tenor, Mr David Harry, we have already referred to. His selections were "Deeper and deeper still" and "Waft her angels" (Handel) and "Sor- rows of Death." Both performances were great and magnificent. No other words were adequate. The solos were admirably selected for revealing the powers of a wonderful voice and a complete un- derstanding of the souls of the authors and com- posers. It will be news to many who were pre- sent that Mr Harry had only partially recovered from rather a heavy cold, which explains the tinge of huskiness, but without doubt Mr David Harry is one of the very best tenors which have been heard at the spa for many years. In response to an encore, he sang "Where my caravan has rest- ed." (Many smiled Some had tried to sing the song—many others had listened to excellent local efforts. It was a different thing to hear the song from this great artiste, and everyone knew it. Miss Sophie Rowlands possesses a lovely voice, which has been splendidly trained, and she at once won a high place in the esteem of all. Many of her notes were lovely beyond telling, and her style was perfectly artistic. Her selections were "How lovely are Thy dwellings" and "When you come home," and in both solos. she was eminent- ly successful. Mrs Gwendolen Meredith, of Knighton, is a local singer who has won many distinctions. Her pleasing voice was heard with real pleasure in her renderings of "Faithful to God and Thee," and "A Song of Thanksgiving." She fully main- tained her high reputation and gave every satisfac- tion. The presence of 40 or 50 of the convalescent sol- diers, by kind invitation, was a pleasure to all, and the thoughtfulness which brought them there was greatly appreciated.

SPA'S LIBRARY. INTERESTING FIGURES. A meeting of Llandrindod Wells Library Joint Committee was held at the Town Hall on Thurs- day evening, when the chairman. Rev. R. W. F. Singers-Davies, R.D., presided. The librarian re- ported that 27 new volumes (fiction) had been re- ceived, about half the number of books which the book committee recommended. The total number of volumes was now 750. The hon. secretary ex- plained that the book committee recommended a larger number of books than could be purchased with the money available, £ 3, and that it had been necessary to reduce the number so as to get the books in useful bindings. The librarian reported that 599 volumes were is- sued to borrowers last quarter. It was decided to purchase a new volume on Wales by Gilbert Stone, and the Rev. T. P. Kane intimated his intention of presenting the library with one of the annual volumes of the Cwmroddor- ian Society. Mr M. Morris mentioned the need of a small table for the reference library, and Councillor Nor- ton kindly offered to give a table for this purpose, and the offer was gratefully accepted. A letter was read from Mr W. N. Swet.tenham offering to sell to the committee an old mahogany table which had a place in the ancient hotel, which was sub- sequently discontinued, and which stood in the vicinity of the present Llandrindod Old Hall. and. also, a copy of Dr. Linden's work on the spa and its water?. A sub-committee was appointed to in- spect, with power to purchase. On the motion of Mr H. D. Phillips, seconded by Mr T. Evans, it was unanimously agreed that the Iev. T. P. Kane should be added to the book committee. The chairman reported that he and Mr Saun- ders had had an interview with the Principal of Aberystwyth College, and that he considered it quite a feasible proposal that there should be a loan of books for the library from the college, and, also, that lectures should be occasionally delivered at Llandrindod Wells in association with the col- lege. Nothing could, however, be done till, after I the war.

I OFF TO FRANCE. « FAREWELL TO BRECON PASTOR I F.G.O. -PRBSENT^TIOKTS. Photo Clark, Brecon. REV. D. O. GRIFFITHS, BRECON. The meeting held by the Free Church Council in the Dr. Coke Memorial Hall, Brecon, on Tues- day evening in last week to bid farewell to the Rev. D. 0. Griffiths, pastor of Watergate Baptist Church, who has left for Y.M.C.A. work in France, was a memorable and impressive gathering. There -was a large and representative attendance over which Prof. D. Miall Edwards, M.A. (Me- morial College) presided, the Mayor of Brecon be- ing unavoidably absent. x In the course of some brief introductory remarks, the chairman wished the Rev. D. 0. Griffiths God- speed and success in his new and important work. They all appreciated the moral courage and de- votion that led him to accept the offer, and they also appreciated the kindness of the church in al- lowing him freedom to do this great service. Principal Lewis. I Prin. Lewis (Secretary of the Free Church Council) said the object of the gathering was to bid farewell and to express their appreciation of the courage of 6ne of their ministers, who was go- ing to the front to help the Y.M.C.A. in the im- portant work they were doing in connection with the war. (Hear, hear.) As Free Church men and women they were showing their respect to one 1 who had already done a great deal for the Y.M.C.A. in Pembroke. They also wanted to show their appreciation of 'what his Church at Watergate had done for him. Not only had they released him, but they were bearing the cost of his equipment. They 'were proud of the fact that a Free Church minister from Brecon had been chosen to do this important work. It would be no holiday for Mr Griffiths, for he would have to work harder than he had ever 'done. (Laughter.) He had plenty of moral courage, however, to work among the soldiers in France. In appre- ciation of this, they were going to make him a present, consisting of an overcoat and waistcoat. Prin. Lewis then gave details of the various sums collected at the different churches. Having to ar- range the meeting very hurriedly, he had not got all the money in, but he estima.ted that, having paid for the overcoat, he still had a small sum in hand. (Loud applause.) The Presentation. I Mrs C. E. W. Price, who made the presentation of the overcoat, said it was'with mixed feelings they met there that evcnI D,. They could not but feel proud that Mr Griffiths was chosen for such an important sphere of labour. They would miss his genial presence. She assured him, however, that they would remember him at the Mercy Seat, and the God of Love, whose servant he was, would protect and shield him. She asked him to accept the overcoat as a practical token of the esteem and respect in which he 'was held by the members of the Free Church Council of Brecon. Miss Annie Morgan made the presentation from the Plough Chapel to Mr Griffiths of a waistcoat. Rev. T. Gwyn Thomas was next called upon to speak on behalf of the Ministers' Fraternal. He said that it was not, by any means, an easy task. No man would light-heartedly undertake to re- present the fraternal. His brother ministers, as one man, heartily congratulated the Rev. D. O. Griffiths, upon his appointment, and his approach- ing departure to France, and their Churches in the town upon the prospect of being capably repre- sented among the Y.M.C.A. workers there. They would miss him from the fraternal and from the life of the town. But they gladly recognised his possession of qualities which woulcJxtiake him an acquisition in the camps. They would often think of him, hard at work among the troops, and would remember him in their supplications, and they trusted that he would be delivered from all peril and be abundantly blessed himself, and prove a blessing to others. Rev. D. O. Griffiths. Rev. D. 0. Griffiths said he hardly knew how to reply to their kindness. He thanked his Church at Watergate for their permission to let him go, which they gave unanimously. He thanked them also from the depth of his heart for bearing the cost of his equipment. He thanked the ministers in the town for offering to fill his place at Water- gate during his absence, and all those who had spoken that night. The presents were very use- ful ones. and lie thanked all for them. He assur- ed them that he was fully prepared for hard work. (Loud applause.) He would return he hoped to the people at Brecon lie loved with the cuckoo in April—(laughter)—when he trusted their prospects of peace as a nation would be much brighter. He thanked them all for the valuable gifts and kindly expressions. (Loud a.pplause.) Mr J. Wilding, speaking on behalf of Watergate Chapel, said he was proud of the fact that Mr Griffiths was going to the front to help the Y.M.C.A., and to cheer the hearts of the lads in France. He was glad to be there as a Free- churchman, as he remembered the time when there was no unity as at present. Mr Griffiths had been very faithful to them. He assured him that lie went with the prayers of all at Watergate. (Applause). Mr Rosser wished Mr Griffiths God-speed and every success in his good work in France. He was sure that he would be missed very much at Water- gne. He hoped he would be brought back safely. (Applause.) Rev. R. G. Thomas (Kensington) said he ad- mired Mr Griffiths' great moral courage in going out to France. He had heard much of the work with the Y.M.C.A., and knew that it would be very hard. Mr Griffiths, however, would come back all the better equipped for his work at Water- gate, and he would be much strengthened. Their prayers would go with him. (Applause.) The meeting closed with the Benediction, pro- nounced 'by Prof. Miall Edwards.

I Concert at Howey. I SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. I Howey Baptist Church added one other achieve- I ment to its long list of successful gatherings on Christmas Day, the occasion being the annual tea and concert. The tea-makers were Mrs Mat- thews (Springfield), assisted by Miss Maud Rees, and 'Miss Florrie Jones (The Vron), assisted by Miss Jones (Carregwibber). The helpers includ- ed Mr and Mrs Thomas (Holly Cottage), Mrs Jones (Brook Cottage), Mr Sam Brick and Mr John Jones (Newcastle). The concert was aibly presided over by Mr B. A. Pugh (Llandrindod Wells), who resided at his Howey home for many yea.rs. This was Mr Pugh's first appearance as a chairman, but he did exceedingly well. His re- marks were timely, and they embodied an appro- priate reference to the stirring times in which we are now living. There was a crowded attendance, including many friends from Llandrindod Wells and old Howey inhabitants from South Wales and other places who were at their homes and with other friends for the Christinas holidays. The programme was a long one, and the artistes in- cluded Miss Winnie Jones (soprano), Miss Elsie Hurst (contralto), Mr George Thomas (tenor), Mr Powell Jones (bass), Mr Brick. Llandrindod Wells (bass), Mr Samuel Davies (baritone), and Mr Harry Morris. Miss Carr was the accom- panist. The songs, quartettes, &c., were all ap- propriate, and they were heartily encored. Mr j Luther Davies, of Builth Wells, was the elocu- tionist, and his pathos and humour were greatly enjoyed by the audience. The Sunday School con- tributed many items, including a pianoforte solo by Miss Edith Jones. The juvenile choir, led by Mr Harry Jones, sang very sweetly. The chil- dren who took part included Misses Dolly Rees, Elsie Kinsey, Clara Probert, Gertie Kinsey, Flos- sie Rees, Nora Barker, Coris Matthews and Arthur Kinsey. They were all listened to with rapt attention. An interesting interlude was a competition for the 'best reading of an, unpunctu- ated MS. This was won by Mr Teddie Matthews. The Howey "Bobby Burns, Mr Arthur Davies (Brynrhydd) composed a patriotic poem whilst the programme was proceeding, and, subsequently, read it, securing the hearty applause of all pre- sent. Much credit is due to Mr Harry Jones, who was responsible for the programme, and thanks were tendered to him, to the chairman and to Mr Edwin Probert (who kindly lent the piano).

Amusing incidents occurred during last week's gale. At one place in Mid-Wales a sheet of cor- rugated iron was taken up and carried right across a policeman's house. His children were terrified, and ran out to him, crying "an aeroplane has gone over.

Popular Spa Wedding. SERGT. LEWIS AND MISS M. E. EVANS, WATERLOO. There was a large congregation at Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells, on the 28th ult., to witness the marriage of Sergt. Herbert Charles Lewis, formerly of the R.A.M.C., but now of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, in camp at Seaforth, a native at Portland, and Miss Mary Elizabeth Evans (better known as Miss Poppett Evans), youngest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Evans and 'Mrs Evans, of Waterloo. The rector, Rev. H. W. F. Singers-Davies, R.D., officiated and gave a special wedding address. The hymns were "The voice that breathed o'er Eden" and "Love Divine, all love's excelling." Mr Vv-. H. Dean, Mus. Bac., presided at the organ and played the "Wedding March" and other appropriate voluntaries. The bridal party were driven to the church in carriages which were draped with Union Jacks, and red, white and blue was worn as wedding fav- j ours. The bride was charmingly attired in white satin with, tulle over dress trimmed with point lace and band of satin. She wore a tulle veil I over wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a lovely sheaf of pale pink orchids. She was attend- ed by Miss Jessie Sherbourne as bridesmaid, who wore a pretty dress of -white embroidered voile with old rose velvet coatee. She carried a muff to match trimmed with skunk. She wore a large black hat trimmed with velvet to match. The bride was given away by her mother, Mrs Evans, who wore a dress of shot nigger brown and blue taffeta, trimmed with bands of nigger brown vel- Vfjt and lace.. She wore a nigger brown tegal hat trimmed with ortrich feathers to match, and she also wore an ostrich feather boa. The best man was Mr Percy Lewis, of Southampton, brother of the bridegroom, and the wedding party also in- cluded Mrs Brooks (sister), Mrs Pergtisson- 'sis- ter), Mr Jack Evans (brother), Mr J. H. Brooks (brother-in-law), .Miss Brooks (niece), Mr Tom Brooks (nephew) and Miss Whitehom. The reception took place at Waterloo, when, in addition to the above-mentioned, the guests in- cluded Councillor E. M. Jones. J.P. iCpfn) and :Ir", Jones, Mr and Mrs Stephen Phillips, Mr and Md Tom Davies, Miss Dolly Rea, Miss S. Sher- ibourne, Miss A. Sherbourne, iMiss Jones (Mar- low) Mr Frank Mills and Mr R. Philip Gough, jun. The health of the bride and bridegroom was submitted in a neat speech by Mr E. M. Jones, J.P. The happy pair left by the 3.4 p.m. train for London and Southampton, where the honeymoon is being spent. They had a cordial zend-off. The bride wore a navy tailored costume, with black velvet hat. She also wore a beautiful set of black fox furs, the gift of the bridegroom. The presents were numerous and costly. I

I Radnorshire Live Stock Development Committee's Progress. j GRANTS VALUED AND WELCOMED. 1 j THE BOOM AFTER THE WAR. A meeting of the Radnorshire Live Stock Com- mittee was held at the County Buildings, Llan- drindod Wells, on Tuesday. There were present Mr J. R. Bache (chairman), Ald. C. C. Rogers, 'Messrs. James Hamer, James Pryce, Henry Bishop and E. W. Williams, with Prof. D. D. Williams (live stock officer), Mr C. S. W. Powell (secretary of the Glas'bury Shire Horse Society), and the clerk (Mr G. W. ifoseley). I Shire Horse Societies. I Professor Williams said the business before them was the renewal of the grant to the Knighton Shire Horse Society. There were, however, cer- tain points which had to be explained in connect- ion with this and other districts. Last year they had two applications for shire horse grants in this county, viz., one from the Glasbury people and one from the Knighton and Temeside Society. Glasbury also asked for a bull grant and a boar grant. As far as he was able to remember, Mr Bache made a promise to the Glasbury people that, if the Knighton grant were renewed last year, he would forego the claim this year in fav- our of Glasbury. But, at that moment, Glasburv were not told that they were to have a- bull grant and a boar grant. If he remembered aright, Mr Bishop agreed, if the whole of the Glasfbury ap- plications could not be graiittd, tliat the bull and boar grants would be preferred to the shire horse grant. This year, however, Glasbury had again applied for a shire horse grant, and he did not know whether, under the altered circumstances, they considered that Mr Bache's promise still held good. Personally, he did not consider that the promise held good after the bull and boar grants were made to Glasbury. He was glad that Mr Powell, secretary of the Glasbury Society, was present. He ought to say that the Board of Agriculture were not willing that societies should be kicked out without there was some tangible reason for so doing. He could not give any reason for doing away with the Knighton and Temeside Society. There was, however, a society in Breconshire, the Brecon and District Shire Horse Society, with which he had had some trouble. The Board could not see that it deserved recognition. It was an old-established society, but the Board could not see that it was making sufficient development to warrant a- grant. Con- sequently, only a grant of £10 was made, and, foil a second year, the same course was taken. It was, therefore, quite easy to do away with that society. He, therefore, advise4 Mr Powell to send in an application to Breconshire as well as Radnorshire, and he told him that his application to Breconshire would not affect his application to Radnorshire. Mr Powell took the course he re- commended, and he was not at all sure he had not done a- very wise thing. If the Glasbury So- ciety were confined to Radnorshire, there might be difficulty in getting enough mares for the horse. His suggestion, that the society should work in both counties, was quite practicable, and, if car- ried out, would eventually become a very strong one. Breconshire Committee had accepted his re- commendation, and had done away with the Brecon and District Society, and transferred the grant to the new society for Glasbury and dis- trict. It was true that the .Knighton Society was doing some work in the border English counties, but they did not mind that at all, because the society was doing good, sound work. He was told that they would have only the same sum of money for direct grants as last year. Unfortunately, the Brecon Society had been reduced to £10, and that £ 10 would be carried forward to the new society. If the new society simply took the place of the Brecon Society, it would have been en- titled to no more than the £ 10, but he (Prof. Williams) felt that it would be very unfair to punish a young and promising society when it was an old society which was at fault. He, therefore, made. a suggestion to the Breconshire Committee. Last year, the direct grants to the Knighton and Temcside and Builth and District Societies were £ 40 each, and, as he had said, to the Breconshire Society, £ 10. That gave a total of £90. His suggestion was that the £90 should be pooled and divided in equal proportions be- tween the three societies. That meant reducing Knighton and Builth by £ 10 each, but he did not think that they would be seriously affected by that. He was sorry that they could not get the Glasbury Society the full £ 40, but it was not his fault. He did his best to get the f u11 zC40 for the Brecon Society, and. if that had been granted, they would have had the full £ 40 for Glasbury. The only point now was ;whether they would con- sider the recommendation of the renewal of a zC30 grant to the Knighton and Temeside Society, tin- f stead of £ 40 as hitherto, and the Glasbury and Builth Societies would be regarded as border so- cieties, receiving part of their grants from Rad- norshire. He hoped the Glasbury people would agree to this suggestion, but, if they could not see their way to do so, the whole question would have to be re-opened. Mr C. S. W. Powell said the Glasbury and Dis- trict Committee had not had this suggestion be- fore them, but, as far as he could gather, the com- mittee would be quite willing to fall in with it. Mr Bishop said he had been under the impres- sion that they were to have had the grant from Knighton, but, after the explanation given by Mr Williams, he believed the Glasbury Committee would fall in. The chairman said that, when he made the promise on behalf of Knighton, lie did not see the difficulty which would arise. If Glasbury people wished to press the matter, he would give way n ow- Mr Bishop: No, no. The chairman said that he had some idea, that some arrangement of this sort would be possible, and he hoped Glasbury people would feel quite satisfied. as he would not like to be twitted with having in any way gone back on his word. He wished to act in a perfectly 'honourable manner. Mr Bishop said he had thought that the horse was to travel in Knighton district for two years and then in Glasbury district for two years, but he was quite willing to fall in with the proposal, especially as Glasbury had had bull and boar grants as fwcil. The chairman said he believed the Glasbury .people would find that they could get along very nicely with the £ 30, provided they could get some assistance for the expenses of the selection com- mittee. In Knighton they paid their expenses by subscriptions from various sources. He was quite satisfied that the Glaqbury Committee would be able to get along alright. If Glasbury had not obtained the bull and boar grants as 'well, he would have given way. He had tried to get more money in grants for horses in Radnorshire, but had failed. His view was that certain monies, which were not being used, might have been transferred to shire horse societies, and Glamor- gan took the same view, but they were beaten. He considered that it was very important that they should have better support for these societies, and he hoped that, -at some future time, that would be found possible, but, at the present juncture, requests of this sort could not be pressed. He was, personally, very thankful for the help which had been given, and he should live in hope of something still better being done in the future. Mr Bishop said that, under the circumstances, he felt sure the Glasbury Committee would ac- cept the proposal. This was then -agreed to. I Bull and Boar Societies. The live stock officer said that, since the "last meeting of the .committee, he had received the returns of the "bull and boar societies in the county. These returns included the number of members of each society, and, also, the number of cows served by each bull belonging to each so- cietly. They would have to meet in February to consider the renewal of the grants to these socie- ties, and these returns provided some data for consideration. There were ten Radnorshire so- cieties, and the number of members were as fol- lows, viz., 19, 16, 26, 18, 18, 15, 24, Ir). 28 and 28. The number of cows served during the year at each centre had been as follows :-82, 45, 68, 35, 58, 61, 67, 59, 88 and 90. Commenting upon the work of the societies, Mr Williams said he did not like the Glasbury 'bull at first, but he had been well looked after and had greatly improved. The book had been properly kept, and the society was a good one. Dolau Society had a- good bull, and the sccietv was going on well and strong. The society had a very nice bull. The Hundred House Society was in the right place. The bull, how- I ever. was not a very good one, and, unless there was an improvement, he would have to ask the owner to purchase another one at the end of the year. He had already had two grants of R15 each, so there would be no hardship in his being asked to sell. Aid. C. C. Rogers, interposing, said he hoped the officer would insist upon good bulls being pro- vided. Prof. Williams said that, at the present prices, owners were expected to provide bulls worth about 60 guineas. They would sell to the butch- ers for about 40 guineas, and the grants would make up the difference in the price paid and the price paid by the butchers. Proceeding, Mr Williams said that the Llan- deglev zn(I Ofnllys Society had a bull for which the owner paid 61 guineas. That was what ought to be done. Thi is b til- l had improved very much. The Edw and Wyeside Society did badly last year, and the grant was transferred to another owner. He was sorry to say that he bad had the same trouble this year. This society had a good bull, and he ought to be made good use of. The Whit- ton bull was not very satisfactory. Nantmel So- ciety was doing very satisfactorily, but a new bull would 'be required for next year. Disserth and Trecoed was a useful society. The 'bull was a very useful one, 'and the owner was going to pro- vide a new one for next year, a.nd he (the speaker) had been asked to look out for one. St. Harmon society was his favourite society in the county, and almost in his province. There was nothing like it for the enthusiasm which was put into it. The bull had served 88 cows, and could have served double that number. There was no district anywhere where the grant was appreciated more. Mr Price, Nantgwvn School, was a tip-top secre- tary. The owner had bought a. new bull, which he recommended, for 35 guineas, but he was only ten months old. Llandewy Society owned its own bull—the only case in Radnorshire where this position obtained. The society had done very well, but, at the end of his year, he should require the purchase of a new bull. In reply to Mr Hamer, the Live Stock officer said that he could not very well compaze the bulls in Radnorshire with those of vh r comities in Wales because shorthorns were bred in other counties except Breconshire. The quality in Bre- conshire was somewhat better. The development in Radnorshire, however, might be greater tlian)n Breconshire or in any other county. He was af- raid that after 1st April next there would be a re- duction'in these grants for all new societies, but the societies already established would continue, he hoped, to receive the same grants. Mr Hamer said he had never received any ex- planation why the grant was taken away from Llanbadarn-fawr. The Live Stock officer strongly recommended the society, and it was doing excel- lent work. He thought that some answer should have been given as to why the grant had been taken away. The Live Stock officer said that the matter was considered bv the Provincial Committee, to which letters were sent by Mr Hamer and Mr Bache. Those letters were sent on to the Board of Agricul- ture, and he (Prof. Williams) had heard nothing since. The Board had apparently allowed the matter to drop. He said there were two boar soc- ieties in the county, viz.. one at Gwystre and one at Glasbury. The Gwystre society was a very good one. He hoped the grant would be renewed. The Glasbury society bought a very good boar. It remained to be seen whether the boar was at the right end of the parish or not. If the number of hoars sent was insufficient, he should expect the society to arrange for the boar to be kept at a better centre. In some general remarks which followed, the Live Stock Officer said he hoped it would be re- f membered that development was expected. There never was a time when more attention should be paid to stock rearing, and they could not have good stock without good sires. In previous years of de- pression. stock had pulled them through. Stock would play an important part in bringing them through the years of depression which would face them after the war was over. They were not doing their duty to the county unless they saw that good substantial animals were brought into the county under this scheme. They must not sub- sidise animals which were not satisfactory, or which were only a shade better than those which they had before the inauguration of the scheme. Considering the prices at which animals could be sold to the butchers, they were not asking anything unreasonable when they asked societies to pay be- tween 50 and 60 guineas for the purchase of bulls. It must be realised that the price of animals had gone up. Aid. C. C. Rogers said it was already pretty clear that the price, of pedigree aniinals would go up en- ormously after the war was over. Prices were certain to be extremely high, and it was most im- portant that farmers should get their stock regis- tered. The Live Stock Officer agreed, saying he believ- ed there would be a big boom in pedigree stock when other, things were going down. The chairman said a great change had already come over many people. Some who would not have registered once if they had gone down on their hands and knees to them were now anxious to get their animals in. The Live Stock Officer gave particulars of places in Wales where the result of the improvement of stock 5, 10, and 15 years ago. could not be clearly traced.

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Ex-Radnorshire Chief Constable RECEIVES THE POLICE MEDAL. I In the Xew Year's honours1 list we note. with pleasure, the name of the former chief constable of Radnorshire, Capt. Fullarton James, at the head of the list of the gentlemen who have re- ceived the King's police medal. Capt. Fullarton James is at present the chIef constable for Northumberland, a position which he has filled -,v tlt distinction since his resignation of the Rad- norshire chief constable-ship.

7 Knighton Hospital. Dear sir.—Tiie Red Cross Hospitals at Knighton have received the following sums during the last few Jays and I wish to express my gratitude to all concerned who have shown such splendid generos- ity Crugybyddur school 0 15 0 Llanbadarn-Fynydd district, per Ald. Jas. Price 20 0 0 Baptist Chapel, Coxall 0 15 0 Teme Valley Farmers' Sale, per Mr Bache 60 0 0 Fancy Dress football match, Knigh- ton. per Mr E. J. Pnlien 8 0 0 Brass Band Concert. Box'n" Da v. Bi-?a s,, Biii)d Co))eer4L. 12 8 9 per Mr Blower ? 12 8 9 The £ 20 from Llanbadarn-fynydd will be equally divided among the three hospitals in Radnorshire. Yours, etc.. M. A. ROGERS, r.m8 Commandant.