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

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL TEA AT LLANDRINDOD WELLS. —————— CAPITAL PERFORMANCE. The annual parochial tea and entertainment in connection with Holy Trinity Church, Llandrin- dod Wells, took place in the Grand Pavilion on Wednesday. A large number sat down to tea, and at the subsequent entertainment the hall was well filled with an appreciative audience. The principal item was a, war masque, entitled "The Empire's Honour," presented by the scho- lars of the National school, who had been train-, ed by Mr David Morris and his staff. The masque depicted in vivid fashion how the various colonies sprung to Britannia's support at the call to arms. and how our allies, also, signified their alliance to us. Britannia received the various colonies in turn, each representative entering to the tune of an appropriate national song. Wales, for instance, entering to the "Men of Harlech," and Ireland, typified by one of her famous coleens, was heralded i by the singing of "Kathleen Mavoureen," whilst Scotland, represented by a "heilan' laddie." en- tered to the singing of "Bonny Dundee." The representatives of Britain's allies entered to the Bound of the national anthem, and the final scene, when all the children, /■■—•bed in the various ap- propriate national costun. sung a praper to vic- tory, was an impressive 0. The principal characters wove :—"Britannia," Marjorie Lewis; "England," Lena Shopland; "Scotland," Griffiths Watkins: "Wales," Elsie' Davies; "Ireland," Ivy Griffiths; "Newfound- land," Esther Owens: "India," Gwynneth Rob- erts; "Canada," Florrie Mason; "Australia," i Hilda Jones; "New Zealand," Lucy Hodges; "'South Africa," iMaggie Roberts "Egypt, Annie Davies; "Rhodesia," Dorothy Embrey; "France." Oena Wilde; "Italy," Gwen Smith; "Russia." Annie Morgan; "Japan," Cissie Abberlev: Bel- gium", Rachel Jones; "Serbia." Edith Alman: j "A Herald," Douglas Jones; "Lord Kitchener," Dillwvn Watkins; "A Soldier," Stanley Gough 46A Sailor," Maldwyn Roberts; "An Airman," Albert Gough "A member of A.S.C," C. Breeze: < "Doctor," Claude Gough; "Chaplain," Lionel Beard: "A Red Cross Nurse," Dorothy Jones-, "A Miner," James "Mason; "A Shellmaker," Ernie Lewis; "A Landworker," Jack Malcolm; "A Railway Man," Stanley Owen; "A Factory I Girl," Fanny Phillips: "The Empire's Honour" (A Knight). Leslie Brick); "Freedom," Sybil Ath- I erton; "Peace," Dorothy Webb; "A British Mother," Gertie Breeze: "Scouts," Jack Davies and Hector James; "A Lady Doctor," Edith M. Hope. The. children of the King's 'Messengers (Mission- ary) Class, who had been trained by Miss Leigh. gave a pretty "Five minute fairy play," entitiled "Winter Pa ries," the parts being allotted to :— "Winter," Lena Shopland; "Spring," Cissie Hop- toOn; "Berry Fairy," Coris Tewis; "Evergreen," Olive Hopton:, "Frost," Annie Hutt; "Snow," Gwynneth Roberts. v The Misses Elsie, Freda, Etheline and Cicely Jones contributed a laughable sketch, "Two at a Time," and an enjoyable miscellaneous pro- gramme was contributed by Ptes. Walton, Stur- mey. Binns, F.R.C.O., Stacey, Goldsborougb, Newberry Lever, Lce.-Cpl. Brimelow, Driver Low- ton, Miss CowTley and Mr C. Trotman. During an interval in the programme the Rector {Rev. R. W. F. Singers.Davie.s, R..D.) voiced the thanks of the church to all who had in any way contributed to such a successful 'function, and at the same time expressed a hearty welcome to the members of the R.A.M.C., whom he hoped would be as comfortable and happy in Llandrindod Wells as their predecessors.

Privates T. Griffiths, Llew Morgan, and T. j Williams (2/lst Brecknocks) were home at Beula,h on short leave last week.

Liandegtey Funeral. I THE LATE MRS LEWIS, TREWERN. I We much regret to record the death of Mrs Lewis, Little Trewern, Llandegley, the wife of Mr Rd. Lewis, at the early age of 49. She had been a great sufferer for a considerable time, and was for twelve weeks at the Llandrindod Wells Hos- pital, where she passed away. The funeral took place on the 22nd ult. A short service was con- ducted at the hospital cliapcl by the Rev. R. W. F. Singers-Davies, R.D., rector of Llandrindod Wells. The interment was at Llandegley parish church, where the Rev. Stephen Williams, R.D., vicar, and the Rev. 0. G. Owen, of New Rad- nor, officiated. The hymn, "There is a blessed home," was tunefully sung by a full choir at the church, and Mrs Moseley, who presided at the organ, played the "Dead March. "The high re- spect in which the deceased was held was elo- quently set forth by the fact that the church was crowded with (friends and neighbours, including the whole of the members of the Mothers' Union. The chief mourners were as follows :—Mr Rich- ard Lewis (husband), Mr Richie Lewis (son), Miss Mantle, New Radnor, Mrs Hope, and Mrs Edwards, Chester House, Llandrmc^xl Wells (sis- ters), Mr W. Mantle and Mr J. Mantle (brothers), Mr Hope ('brother-in-law), Mrs Mantle and Mrs J. Mantle (sisters-in-law), Mr John Lewis, Blackwood, Mon. (brother-in-law), Mr and Mrs Pryce Lewis, Craftyronen (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mr Evan Lewis, Blackwood (bro- ther-in-law), Mr Lewis Lewis (brother-in-law), Mr Jones, Vron, Mr James Hope, Miss Susie Hope, Miss Mary Mantle and .Miss Nora Ed- wards (nephews and nieces), Mr Edward Griffiths, Mrs Hall, Kingsland, and Miss Griffiths (cousins). Amongst the general public present were Messrs. J. 0. Watkins, J.P., Joseph Watkins, J.P., A. Boulter, John Davies (Llandrindod Wells), W. D.* Duggan (Great Trewern), E. Morgan (Caedil- dre), Jones (Tynllan), T. Price (Builth Road), &c. The bearers were Messrs. Price (Little Trewern), Bert Duggan (Upper Trewern) Pryce Lewis, Evan Lewis, W. Lewis and James Hope, Llandrindod Wells. The following floral tributes were sent :-In loving memory of a dear wife and son, from hus- band and son; in affectionate remembrance of a dear sister, from A. and S. Edwards; in loving memory of all at Laurel Hall; with loving remem- brance of dear Auntie Mag, from Susie, Letty and Dick; in affectionate remembrance of dear Mag, from Hannah, Jim and the children; in loving memory from sister Pollie and niece Nora; in lov- ing memory of our dear sister, from J. and A. Mantle; in loving memory of dear auntie from Jimmie Hope; Mr and Mrs Pryce Lewis, Crafteronen (artific.al wreath); with deep sympathy, Jack, Evan, Millie, and Em, Black- Wood with deep sympathy from all at Brook- house, Evenjobb; with deepest sympathy, imli and Mrs Moseley; with deep sympathy, all at Wind- sor House; with deep sympathy, from A. and C. Vaughan; in loving sympathy from Hilda, Llan- erch Hotel: Miss M. M. Jayne, with sympathy; in loving memory of a dear friend, Tofctie Duggan, Upper Trewern; with sincere sympathy and kind remembrance, Mr and Mrs Berry and family; in affectionate remembrance of a valued friend, from Mr and Mrs W. D. Duggan, Great Trewern; in sincere sympathy, from all at the Mill, New Radnor; in loving memory and sincere sympathy, from all at Trewern Villa; in affectionate re- membrance from Mrs Price and family, Graig; in loving memory of a dear friend, from A. and S. and Harry Boulter; in ever loving memory of a. dear friend, from J. and E. Price, and child- ren, and Mrs Hope, Little Trewern; with deep- est sympathy, from Mrs S. L. Edwards, Worcester House; in loving memory, from Llandegley Sun- day school; from the members of the Llandeg- ley Mothers' Union; with sympathy, Dr. J. Morgan Evans, The Cottage; in loving memory of a very dear friend, Mrs Watkins, The Shop, &c. The oak coffin, with brass nt- j tings, was supplied by Mr Walter Jones, Cailey. and the hearse and pair and the mourning coaches were supplied by the Central Wales Emporium Co., who. through Mr W. Thomas, carried out all funeral arrangements, The family and friends wish to return sincere thanks for all marks of sympathy and kindness shown, especially by the staff at the hospital. I 532

Increased Profit. BOVRIL (LIMITED). Presiding at the annual meeting of Bovril (Limited), the Earl of Erroll, K.T., said that-not- withstanding the. higher cost of materials, trans- port, and labour, the net profits, with the excep- tion of the Boer War year 1900, oonstituteda re- cord in the company's history. The increased trade was largely accounted for by the growing popularity of Bovril throughout the British Em- pire, and to some extent by the large supplies purchased privately and sent out to soldier friends I alldrelations at the front. The net profit standing at £ 168,796 showed an increase of X31,211 over last year. Virol (Limited) had for .fhe third year in succession paid a dividend of 121 per cent., and increased the reserve fund to t27,500. In the memorandum recently presented to the Goveranment drawing attention to the results of past indifference on the part of our legislators and administrative officials to scientific research, it ,\vas stated that there was only one trained man of science who in recent years filled a- place in a British Government—the late Lord Playfair. His lordship was the chairman of their company from the date of its formation until his death, and he took the keenest interest in its success. Since then many of the most eminent scientists in the country had assisted in the research work of the Bovril Company, and their special knowledge in food matters was always at the services of the directors. Established as it was under the aus- pices of perhaps the greatest of all British MI. thorities on food chemistry, Bovril marked an im- portant step in advanfee of the then existing con- centrated beef preparations. At that time, Liebig's extracts of meat, originated by the well-known German chemist, Baron Justus von Liebig, was probably the best known, but Bovril soon secured for an entirely, British enterprise the leading place-a, position which it had ever since main- tained. I Increased Cost of Raw Material. Mr George Lawson Johnston (vice-chairman) referred to the increased cost of raw material. He said it might surprise them to hear that the cost of beef at the Argentine works in 1896 was under Id per pound. In those days the frozen beef industry was in its in- fancy in Australia and the Argentine. To-day there are over 30 freezing works in Australiia, while the. frigorigcos of the River Plate have dealt with over 1,000,000 head of cattle in one year. All this competition for stock has helped to raise the price of meat to an entirely, different level, and if they bore in mind that it took many pounds of beef to make one pound of Bovril, they would hope with the directors that the upward -trencl would not continue too rapidly. Sir James Crichton-Browne said that judging from the testimonials regarding its use both in field and 'base hospitals at the different fronts and in hospitals, camps, canteens .and munition works at home, Bovril might be regarded as a national asset. He was satisfied that when the war was over and all manufactures or prepar- ations of German origin had been banished from our shores, the unique body-building power of Bovril would be no less helpful in restoring to health our broken men and building up their shat- tered nerves. The report was adopted.

WOMEN AND THE WAR. LLANDRINDOD WELLS LEAGUE OF HONOUR. Under the auspices of the Llandrindod Wells League of Honour, a public meeting, with enter- tainment attractions, was held at the County Buildings, Llandrindod Wells, on the 21st ult., when Dr. '(Major) Murray presided over a good attendance. A series of excellent war pictures was exhibited by means of an electrically illumin- ated lantern by Messrs. Tom Luther and Edward Evans, the explanatory observations being given by Dr. F. H. Parker. Solos were rendered by Aid. Arthur Edwards, and Mr G. Lloyd Hughes presided at the piano. An address was given by Mrs hrancis, the or- ganising secretary of the League, who said that men in the Army and Navy liked to feel that the women of the nation were behind them in the ar- duous struggle in which they were engaged. It was. theirs -to "keep the home fires burning" and to 'support the men by supplying comforts and by prayer and sympathy. This League had set it- self the task of assisting in the mobolising of the women of the nation in much the same way as the men of the nation had been mobolised. They had not done so well as the men had done, but there were 500,000 women and girls banded together in this League of Honour. The movement bad ex- tended to South Africa and India. In their com- munications, the women of India had said, "Do not trouble to say anything about temperance, as there is no such thing as intemperance amongst the women of India." (Applause.) There was nothing in the nature of a class movement about the League of Honour, and that was illustrated by the fact. that at their central offices they were every week receiving assistance from the sister of a Scottish earl and from a little servant maid who came in every week for one evening to see what she could do to help. They also had the co-oper- ation of men and women o* every religious de- nomination. They were mobilising the girls and women to concentrate their forces on attack, and in this they wanted the help of mothers and grandmothers as well as of the young women. In the early days of the league, -it was put about that the league existed to prevent girls speaking to soldiers. (Laughter.) The league had been very much maligned by the absurd blunder. The very reason for which the 'league was brought in- to existence was respect for what their men were doing, and their whole object was to show that respect in some real and tangible way. (Applause.) They thought not only of those who were near and dear to them, and who were in the forces to-day, but also of the many who had given their lives for them—the unknown heroes. In writing letters to soldiers at the front or in train- ing, they should take care that their letters were not of the grisly, grumpy order. They should tell the men how grateful they were for what they were doing, that they were praying for them con-, stantly, and that they hoped that it would always have it in their consciences, 'hearts, and minda that, what they were doing was well worth while. The speaker went on to refer to what women had already done in connection with the war, the name of Edith Cavell being received with hearty cheers, a.nd she quoted the report of the Chief Lady In- spector of Factories to show that women who had been transferred from one industry to another, in connection with the work in munition factories, had very quickly made themselves efficient, and she .added that, in a'new Is brochure issued by the 'Ministry of Munitions, reference was made to the devotion and adaptability shown by women who had taken up munition work. She paid her tribute to the women and girls who were doing national work in humbler spheres, like that of the post office, and to the cheerful spirit maintained by women and girls in areas of zeppelin danger. She passed on to refer to the need for thrift and economy, saying she was all for this so long as it did not begin with the children. (Applause.) 'The food of the children and their training were of. first rate importance, and they must never forget that heme duties came first, for there was the foundation of everything. If their homes and their children were not what they ought to be, their men were giving their lives in vain. In conclusion, Mrs Francis dealt in a very able way with the three central objects of the league, viz., prayer, purity and temperance, saying she want- ed all members of the league to show that the war had made a great difference in their lives, and that difference was all to the good. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to all who assisted, on the motion of the Rev. Stephen George, seconded by Mr David Jones. The pro- ceeds were given to the fund for providing mater- ials for making comforts for the soldiers.

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I PANCAKE DAY, 1916. | In view of ibenear approach of Shrove Tuesday, the following recipe for Pancakee should be found useful :— Take half a pound of flour, one teaspoonful of Borwick's Baking Powder and a little salt, mix well in a dry state, add one egg and three-quarters of a pint of milk. Fry quickly over a brisk fire and serve immediately. Pancakes made according to these directions will turn out beautifully light and appetising. Ber- wick's Baking Powder, besides being admittedly the best, is also most economical to use, one tea- spoonful to every half-pound of flour being quite sufficient to ensure the most delicious pancakes.

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Straight Talk to Parents. I KNIGHTON POLICE CASES. I At Knighton Police Court on Thursday, be- fore Mr J. H. Bache (in the chair), Mr A. Mose- ley, Mr Molesworth Ellis and Mr T. A. Lote. T. C. Powell, Market street, Knighton, .was lined 6/- for having the chimney of his house on fire on the 16th ult. Stray Sheep. I Richard George, Stud Farm, Bleddfa, farmer, was summoned for allowing 59 of his sheep to strav, on January 29th. Defendant admitted that a number of his sheep were on the highway. The fences were in good order, but the sheep came out through a gateway. There was a public footpath across the meadow, and the gate had been left open by a boy. The chairman said they had decided to dismiss the case, but he advised dvfei3dant to be very care- ful in Ifuture. Theft. I Pryce Noel Pugh, Llanbister, grocer, summoned Rose Weale (19), The Dingle, Llanbister, for steal- ing a ,pot of jam and a.pound of margarine, value 1/9 on January 16th. Prosecutor stated that about 11.30 a.m.. Rose Weale and her sister entered his shop and pur- chased some goods, for which they paid. She then asked for a small wooden box, and his son ( who had served her with the goods) went to get it for her. When he returned he noticed that the pot of jam and a pound of margerine was missing from the counter. Prosecutor was in the kitchen. at the time. and when his son informed him of the missing articles, he immediately went to P.c. Sted- man's house, but the constable was not at home. On his return, defendant and her sister were leaving his shop, and he followed them round the corner by the church gate. He saw them go in the direction of a building on the roadside, and he called them back To him. When defendant came back into the shop, he accused her of stealing the butter and jam, and she replied "Drop dead. I have not stolen anything." His son went to the building by the road and he (prosecutor) saw him coming back with the articles mentioned. The clerk told prosecutor he should have brought his son as a witness. Cyril Evan Pugh, aged 9 years (prosecutor's son) stated in evidence, that he was playing a-bout the village and say the defendant throw the parcel through a shutter-hole. Defendant (whose mother was in court) pleaded "guilty. The chairman said We have given every con- sideration on this matter, and, personally, I think that by inflicting the penalty we have decided up- on. we are letting defendant off very lightly, but you must remember that the magistrates might have sent you to gaol for three months. (Address- ing defendant's mother). Don't you think it very unwise to keep a girl of this age at home when so many are wanted. The mother replied that the girl had only left i her place at Christmas. ) The chairman If you had been desirous of find- ing a situation for your daughter, you might have had many chances of doing so since Christmas. We consider that you, her parents, are very much to blame. It seems that a great deal of stuff has been lost from this shop, we cannot charge her with taking it, but if she did take it, she must have brought it home. The penalty will be an inclusive fine of R2. Please understand that we blame the parents-you and her father-for keep- ing her at home. I advise you to send her to a situation at once, if anybody will. have her, and no doubt some one will take her, if only for pity's sake. Addressing the defendant, the chairman said, I advise you to keep your fingers off other people's goods. You have not treated the justices with the respect which you might have done, and you de- serve to be sent to gaol. I strongly urge you to grow up-so as to become a respectable citizen, for if you go on in the way you have been going you will certainly be nabbed some day, on a, worse, charge perhaps. Unless you put you foot down and make up your mind to go straight it-is uncer- tain where you will end your days.

I Knighton Concert. A CAPITAL PROGRAMME. A concert was given by the choir and friends of Victoria Road Baptist Church in the Drill Hall, Knighton, on Friday. The proceeds were devoted to the funds of the local Red Cross Society and Knighton Nursing Association. Mr Joseph Blower occupied the chair, and Mrs C. C. Rogers, Red Cross commandant, who was in uniform, accom- panied the singing on the piano. One of the prin- cipal soloists, Mr R. Davies, of Gladestry, was unable to 'be present, owing to the bad state of the roads, and there was no doubt that the attend- ance would have been much larger bad it not been for the severe weather and the heavy fall of snow on Thursday evening and Friday morning. The programme, (with the exception of a few slight alterations) was the same as that given at the Vic- toria. Road Sunday School concert in January. The action songs, "The Bogie Man," "Caller Herin, and "The Merry Sandwich Boys," were given in splendid style by the juvenile choir, which had been efficiently trained by Miss Marion Davies, and the mixed choir, under the able leadership of their conductor. Mr W. E. Hughes, gave a pleas- ing rendering of the part-songs. '"I am a blossom and I fade" and "The Comrades' Song of Hope." The soloists were Miss Pugh. Mrs GWfD Mere- dith, Mis-s Marion Davies, Messrs. W. Morris, John Davies, P. Felton and W. E. Hughes, and recitations were, given by Miss Mary Bennett. At the close, the chairman proposed, on behalf of the two societies who were to benefit by the concert, a hearty vote of thanks, to the friends who had made the effort. and Mr W. A. C-ollins. who secon- ded, remarked that Mrs Collins (secretary to the Nursing Association) told him a few days ago that the funds of that. association were very but he thought that the splendid whist drive la^t week and this concert would help matters con- sidt-rably.

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Knighton, Promotion. I CAPTAINCY FOR MR W. T. L. ALLCOCK. We are plea-sed to announce that Mr W. T. L. Allcock, son of Mr and Mrs J. L. Allcock, Knigh- ton, and of the Royal Flying Corps, has been pro- moted to the rank of captain.

LLANDEWY EFFORTS I FOR RED CROSS. I TEA AND CONCERT. I In connection with the Red Cross effort and comforts for wounded soldiers at Llandewy a tea, sale and concert were ,held in the school on the 18th ult. From 200 to 300 sat down to tea. The fol- lowing ladies presided over the tea tables, viz., 'Mrs Morgan, Cefncynfell, assisted by Miss Elsie Morgan; Mrs Davies, Gra-vesend; Miss Jones, Firs; Mrs Rueil, assisted by Miss E. Jones; Mrs Layton, and Miss Thomas. At the cutting-up table were Mrs J. Phillips, Mrs H. P. Jones, and Miss Stephens. Mr W. Evans boiled the water. After tea the sales of gifts took place, and these were disposed of by Mr P. Hamar. Am- ongst the gifts were fowls, eggs, rabbits, .pigeons, butter, etc. These realised a considerable sum of money. A concert followed, presided over by Mr James Hamar, Greenfields. The following took part in the programme :— Lkndewy party, ,Yliss Evans, Miss Heal, Miss G. L. Jones, Messrs. Griffiths, James and Davies, Miss D. Nicbolls, Messrs. J. L. and J. J. B. Grif- fiths, Miss M. Thomas, Miss H. George, Miss C. Powell, Mr A. Davies, Miss E. Evans, Mr T. Thomas, Mr J. James, Mr A. Davies, Miss A. Phillips, Mr E. T. Stephens, Mr O. Nicbolls, Mr J. W. James, and Miss G. C. Jones. The various songs, duets and trios were executed in excellent style and were loudly applauded by the large audience present, several encores being demanded. It is estimated that about X40 was raised for the funds to be supported. This is a noble response for so small a village and such a scat- tered parish.

I First Public Tribunal I AT LLANDRINDOD WELLS. I POSTPONEMENTS GRANTED. I The first meeting of the new Tribunal under the Military Service Act for the area of the Llandrin- dod Wells Urban District Council was held in the Council Chamber, Llandrindod Wells, on Tues- day evening, the members present being Messrs. T. Norton (who was elected chairman), J. Jones, J. Coombs, and R. Page, Mr D. C. Davies (clerk), and Mr Bryan Smith (representing the military authorities). At the outset of the proceedings the chairman enquired if 'the Press would be entitled to report any contested cases. The clerk replied that according to the regula- tions governing its. constitution the tribunal was a body to which the public had access, but if any point should arise which it was desirable to take in camera this course could be adopted. He would suggest that every applicant be asked whe- ther he had any objection to the facts of his case being made public. The chairman said the only point which oc- curred to him was that men whose cases had been taken earlier had not had the facts with regard to 'them made public. To his mind it seemed as though those whose appeals were now coming on might have some stigma cast upon them, and be looked upon .as slackers, though actually they were nothing of the sort, because they did not come under the Military Service Act. The clerk said it was stated in the regulations that the applicant should be heard in public, un- less -it was desired by the applicant that his case should he heard in camera, and in that case the public might be excluded during the hearing of any particular point which might arise. The chairman said they could not get behind that, and he would point out the circumstances to each applicant. The first case was that of a utility poultry farmer and dealer, who asked to be put back from group 12 until August or September, on the grounds that he had just worked up a business, 'which was only now commencing 'to yield an adequate return for his money. If tie joined at the present time he would suffer grave financial loss, as there was no one to carry on the business, and he would be com- pelled to sell out. Replying to questions applicant said he was just coming to the busy season, and would be ruined if he had to go. He was perfectly willing to serve, but would like a postponement. A postponement of 8 weeks was granted. Another applicant, for wbom his mother ap- peared, applied for exemption on the ground that a farm of 18 acres, upon which 8 cattle and a I horse were kept, was the sole means of liveli- I hood. He 'was employed by his mother—76 years II of age. She stated that her son did practically all the work connected with the farm, and she was un- able to get anyone else. A period of 4 weeks was granted. A jeweller's assistant applied for postpone- ment. Applicant said he was the only son of a. widowed mother, and he contributed towards her support. He was 30 years of age, and, from the speeches of Lord Derby and Mr Asquith, concluded when he attested that lie would be treated as though he were married. His mother was advanced in years, and was at present in a poor state of health. The tribunal decided to grant postponement for two weeks. A musical instrument dealer, who was in class 3, and had been put back several classes, applied for further postponement on the grounds that his partner was in poor 'health, and there would be no one to carry on the business in the event of his partner being taken ill, if applicant were away. Postponement for two weeks was granted. The clerk to the County M.O.H. stated he was the only clerk left in this particular department. The M.O.H. was away on active service, and, as the deputy M.O.H. lived 14i miles from the of- fice, inosi4of the work devolved upon applicant. The work was of an important nature, and could not be undertaken by anyone without previous experience. Applicant produced a certificate from the deputy M.O.H. stating that he was indis- pensable. Postponement for 13 weeks was granted, the chairman remarking that applicant could appeal again not less than 7 days before the 13 weeks ex- pired. The clerk said he wished the members of the public clearly to understand that anyone who wished to apply to the tribunal must do so within 10 days of the proclamation calling up his class —also, any person who cared to make arrangements to go to Shrewsbury at his own expense could do so. and if lie were medically. examined, and then rejected, that finished the matter. Of course, he must get an appointment 'before going to Shrews- bury. -H_

WELSH SOLDIERS' CONFERENCE. Amongst those present at the National Confer- ence convened by General Sir Owen Thomas to consider the present and future needs of Welsh soldiers were Mr J. R. Bache (Knighton), Mr James Hamer (Penybont), and Mr J. 0. Bufton (Llandrindod Wells.)

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I Presteign Officer .1 I Killed in Action. I I LIEUT. R. E. O. L. GREEN IN FRANCE. Official intimation has been received from the I War Office by 'Mr and Mrs F. L. Green that their only son, Second-Lieutenant R. E. L. L. Green, was killed in action on the Western Front on the 19th ult. The. sad news caused the keenest re- gret in Presteign, where Lieut. Green was de- servedly popular, and the greatest sympathy is felt with Mr and Mrs F. L. Green, who have lost their only son through his devotion to his country's service. Lieut. Green was educated at Shrewsbury and at Rosslyn, Fleetwood, and, shortly before leaving the latter establishment, was articled to Messrs. F. L. Green and Nixson as a. solicitor. Soon after the outbreak of the war, he volunteered for service in the Army and was granted a, commis- sion as second-lieutenant in the K. S.L.I.. After undergoing training in Ireland and elsewhere, he was sent out to the Western Front, and has seen much fighting. At Christmas time he wa,s home on leave for a. visit to his parents. Lieut. Green was much interested in sports, and was vice-captain of the Presteign St. An- drew's F.C., and also acted as hon. secretary to the same club. His loss will be counted as a per- sonal one amongst the people of Presteign, both young and old. I How He Met His Death. I Mr and Mrs P. L. Green have received a I number of letters from the officers of their son's regiment, which go to show the high esteem in which the gallant officer was held. Major Welch, commanding the K.S.L.I., wrote that Lieut. Green was out in a working party on the 19th in rather a dangerous place, and was shot through the head and died instantaneously. He would be very much missed in the battalion. He was so cheery and absolutely fearless, and a splendid man I in an emergency. The N.C.O.'s and men of Lieut. Green's platoon liave sent a message of sympathy with the bereaved parents, and Lord Kitchener j has also expressed his sympathy. I

I R.A.M.C. AT LLANDRINDOD. r IXTEliEsnXG DOINGS. The men greatly enjoyed the snow, and winter games like tobogganing were popular. Mr E. Jenkins, J.P., Gwalia, has sent several books and magazines for the use of the members of the Unit at the rooms at the Public Library. The Drill Hall is being utilized as the head- quarters and stores, and lectures are being given at the Baptist Schoolroom. Pte. H. P. BrowelI was the preacher at the Wesleyan Church on Sunday evening, and his sermon was much appreciated. A Welsh service was held at the Albert Hall schoolroom on Monday evening, and Subsequently the Welsh members of the Unit conferred together as to further services. At the Congregational Church on Sunday, Pte. Evans (Pembrey) assisted in the morning, and Pte. Kershaw in the evening. Pte. Davies con- tributed a solo, and another member of the unit took part in a quartet. Mr W. Thomas and his ladies' choir, 'which had the honour of singing before the late King i Edward and Queen Alexandra, have invited the of- ficers and men to a concert at the Emporium Res- taurant at an early date. The speakers at the annual meeting on behalf of Wesleyan Home Missions on Monday night in- cluded Ptes. T. J. Bell (Handsworth College), A. T. Rich, P. L. Towend (Headingley, Leeds), and C. Taylor I(a lay preacher.) The chair was taken by Pte. A. J. Payment.. The Liberal and Conservative Clubs are both ex- tending hearty welcomes to the members of the Unit. The former has a fine billiard room at the Berkeley Hotel inext to Friends' Meeting House) and the latter has a billiard room, games room, and reading room at the Victoria Hall, Middleton street. On Sunday evening, the devotional part of the service at the Baptist Tabernacle was taken by Pte. the Rey. Parry Jones, B.A., B.D., D.Ph. (Prestatyn) and Pte. Rev. Edwin Davies (Canada). Addresses were given by Ptes. Hughes, Valentine, and W. Silver, B.A. Pte. Morgan (Pon'tycymmer) spoke at the children's service. The request for a Welsh Church Parade was granted by the officer infommand, and at 9.30 a.m. on 'Sunday, the Wefsh members of the Unit marched to the Presbyterian Church, where a ser- mon was poached by the Rev. T. Jones Parry, M.A., B.D., Ph.D., of Prestatyn, a member of the Unit. There was also an English Church Parade to the Wesleyan Church, where the Rev. J. Reeves Brown preadhed. At the Free Church Council Executive meeting on Wednesday evening, a letter was received from the Secretary of the Welsh Committee asking for the co-operation of the Council in arranging a Welsh service on Sunday mornings at 9.30, the service to be held in the churches in turn. It was decided to ask the ministers to confer with the Welsh Committee as to the best method of carrying the resolution out, and hopes were expressed that the Welsh members of the Unit would not cut themselves adrift from the English services. The local ministers and representatives of the Welsh Committee met in conference at the Pub- lie Library on Thursday evening, when the ques- tion of a Welsh church parade was considered. Representatives of the Welsh Committee stated that about 150 of the unit were accustomed to worship in Welsh, whilst another 20 were quite at home in that language. It was iinanirytously agreed to support. the men in their proposal, and 1 the Revs. S. George, B.A., and D. Arthur Davies were appointed as a deputation to wait upon Major C. V. Bowie, who is in command of the unit. i Ministry will be provided by the men themselves. I but the co-operation of the Welsh-speaking local ministers is earnestly solicited. WELCOME MEETING AT ITHON ROAD. On Thursday evening aft the Albert Hall, a con- cert was given by the Presbyterian Young People's Society to welcome the members of the R.A.M.C. to the town. The chair was taken by Mr W. J. Powell and there was all. excellent attendance, in- cluding many members of the R.A.M.C. The. chairman, on behalf of the society, extended a very cordial welcome, saying he hoped all the members would be very happy whilst amongst them. They all greatly appreciated the step which they as professors and students had taken in leav- ing the class room and the lecture hall to 'take up the work at this great crisis in their country's history, and they hoped that the experience would be one which would prove helpful to them when they would again resume their duties. The pro- gramme, which was excellently rendered, was as follows :—Pianoforte duet, Miss Grace Howrells j and Mr G. L. Hughes; song, "The Veteran," Aid. Arthur Edwards: recitation, "Guilty or not guilty, Miss Laura Langford; song, "Ora pro nobis," Miss Gwen Owens; song, "The Warrior's return," Mr Evan Jones; glee, "Excelsior," Rev. S. George's glee party; song, "When you come home," Miss Tudor; song, "For King and coun- try," Miss E't'hel Davies; song, "We'll fight for King and country," Miss Euronwy Jones; read- ing, "Rubenstein at the piano," Miss Eunice Owens; song, "There's a land," Aid. Arthur Ed- wards: song, "My kingdom," Miss Olive Evans; duet, "Life's long dream is o'er," Misses Eunice and Gwen Owens; song, "Hail King George," Mr Evan Jones; glee, "The sleighing glee," Rev. S. George's glee party; National Anthem. The usual vote of thanks was put by Mr T. L. Oliver, B.Sc., and was enthusiastically carried. n_-