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I Captured Gun I For Exhibition in Brecon. MAYOR'S 'SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS. There were present at the Brecon Town Coun- cil, on Tuesday, the Mayor, Aldermen Thomas Williams, E. A. Wright, David Powell and H. C. Rich, Councillors Evan Morgan, C. W. Best, J. J. Williams, J. F. Pa-rry de Winton, W. Williams, and Mr G. Hvatt Williams (town clerk). The medical officer (Dr. Rees) reported that during February twelve deaths were registered, which was equivalent to a rate of 24.3 per 1,000 inhabitants. A few cases of German measles had occurred in the borough. In the early part of the month there was an outbreak of measles in the Barracks, and the council granted the military authorities the use of the Isolation Hos- pital. The result was most satisfactory, the out- break being put an end to. (Hear, hear.) The Mayor said there was now only one case in the Isolation Hospital. Small Bills. In moving the adoption of the Finance Com- mittee's .report, Ald. Thomas Williams said the bills were smaller this time than he recollected for very many years. The Vicar of St. David's wrote applying for a new lamp to be placed at the entrance of the Vicarage. The request was jeferred for consider- ation by the Lighting Committee. Captured1 German Gun for Brecon. The Mayor said for some considerable time he had been in communication with the War Office and the County Member .soliciting one of the cap- tured guns for the ancient borough. He felt that they were being left in the cold, as some other towns in South Wales were already in pos- session of such guns. He had received a letter from Col. King Hunter (the Depot) to the effect that a captured German gun was about to be Isent to Brecon for exhibition, and he (Col. Hunter) would be glad to hear as to where they would like it to be placed. Col. King Hunter said he would be very pleased to do what he could in the matter. The gun would he in Brecon for at least a month. Mr Wright suggested that a very good position would be just in front of the fountain. Mr David Powell Immediately in front of the Duke of Wellington monument. It would be more in character with the old Duke. (Hear, hear.) It was unanimously agreed that the gun should be placed in front of the Wellington monument. The Mayor asked whether the council thought it well to have any formal reception? Mr .Rich Is the gun to be lent or are we to keep it? The Mayor It is here for exhibition only, but I hope we shall get possession of one. The gun is coming here from Kidwelly. There has been one for exhibition in other towns, and I thought it was only right that we should have one. Answering Mr Wright, the Mayor said he could not say how or where it was captured. The council agreed to support the Mayor in any formal reception that the Mayor might hold, the Mayor saying that he had seen Col. King Hunter and he would be very pleased to do all he could. Mr Parry de Winton said he should like to see the gun made use of for war charities. It would no doubt attract a lot of people, and he did not see why the people should not pay for their pleasure. Mr David Powell You have got a flag day for Friday? The Mayor Yes, but the gun has not arrived yet. Mr Powell If you get it by Friday you may put it to that use. The Mayor said he had made arrangements that the gun should not be brought from the rail- way station until they were ready for it, and he knew the ladies who had the arrangements for flag day would take advantage of the crowd. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) There was no other business of public in- terest.

Llanwhimp Sunday School. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. Prizes for regular attendance and good conduct were awarded the children of Llanwhimp (Boughrood) Sabbath School on Sunday. De- spite the bad weather, there was a large congre- gation of parents and friends of the school. Mr G. E. Sayce (Builth Wells) conducted the pro- ceedings, and urged the children to read all the helpful literature they could. Good books always proved the best of "friends." Part in a programme of sacred-solos, recita- tions, &c., was taken by Master Garfield Samuel, Miss Muriel Phillips, Mr Prosser, Miss Gladys James, 'Miss Edith Bowen, Master Emrys Samuel, Miss Mildred Lewis, Miss Athel Sayce, Miss Frossie Sayce, Master Sidney Samuel. Miss Myfanwy Samuel, Miss Laura Samuel and Llanwhimp quartette party. Book-prizes were then distributed by Miss Athel Sayce (Builth Wells) to the following, viz., Hubert Haines, Ivy Haines. John Haines, Edith Bowen and Gladys James (five best attend- ance records), Maggie James, Laura Samuel, Mildred Lewis, Alice Lewis, Hilda Lewis, Myfanwy Samuel, Pryce James, Tommy James, Willie James, Arthur Bowen, Emrys Samuel, Sidney Samuel, Garfield Samuel and Alwyne Haines. A very satisfactory collection was taken on behalf of the Sunday School funds.

APPEAL TRIBUNAL. I First Meeting at Brecon. I I APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN. I The first meeting of the Breconshire County ¡ Appeal Tribunal was held at the Shire Hall, Bre con, on Tuesday. The members present were Messrs Edward Butler, Charles H. Evan Thomas, David T. Jeffreys, W. S. Miller, James Morgan (Brynmawr) J. D. Morgan (Ystradgynlais), W. F. Parry deWinton and E T. Hyde. The only business transacted concerned future procedure. Mr David T Jeffreys was unani- mously elected chairman, and Mr H. F. W. Harries clerk. —" 

Concert at Llangynidr. I INTERESTING PROGRAMME. I On the 29th ult. a, concert was given in the Public Hall, Llangynidr, Mrr. John Williams (Panteg) presiding. The promoters of the con- cert were the ladies who acted as a committee for I the successful social a few weeks ago, viz., Mrs Jnes (Glasfryn), Mrs Stephens (Tycanol), Mrs Thomas (Ffrwd), Mrs Morgans (Usk Cottage), Mrs Roberts (The School), Mrs Williams (Pan- teg), Miss Jones (The 'Shop), Miss Parry (Cyffre- din), and Miss Smith and Miss Williams (teach- ers of the school). The last two ladies undertook to arrange the programme, and they did their work admirably. The proceeds were handed over to the treasurer of the Public Hall. The follew- ing took part, viz., Mrs Lilwall, Mrs Jones, Mrs Roberts, Misses Gwenllian Perkins, Lily Mor- gan, Violet Lilwall, Josephine Farr, H. Pro- thero, S. Prothero, Connie Roberts and Miss Williams, and 'Messrs. Windsor Perkins, J. Pugh, W. Farr, Haydn Williams and Cross. Several solos were rendered by the school-chil- dren. Miss E. Williams acted as accompanist. Amusement was derived by competitors and au- dience by the attempts made to read a piece of unpunctuated reading, prepared by the Rev. W. Llewellyn, C.C., and, also, the general ques- tions by the President. Mention skould be made of Mrs Morris Francis, who aJso assisted. Two little children sang a pretty duet, eliciting high praise. I

HEREFORD MARKBT. I J Wednesday. I There was an average attendance and supplies were lange. Fat cat-ble remained firm at I ate raites, and ateera sold well, realising up te thirty, three pounds, and bulls, forty-six. Beef fell a, little in price, and there was fair demand for stores. Sheep very muoh increased in number, i and, oonteequently, prices declined. Bacons and pork remained in firm demand, but prices were not so high. Calves made good at late rates.

I Found in the Snow. I Hay Woman's Fate. I DEATH FROM EXPOSURE. I Quite a sensation was caused in Hay, during the latter part of the week, when it was found that the dead body of an aged woman had been discovered in the snow at New House farm, Cusop. The unfortunate woman had lived at the Workhouse for some time, but left the house a week last Friday. The following day she called on a Mrs Goodwin, Trevaddoc farm, Cusop, and had some light refreshments. While at the house she stated she was going to see Mrs Williams, New House. She left about 3 or 4 o'clock, and her dead body was found by Mr Arthur 'Morgan, a roadman staying at New House, about 6 o'clock on Wednesday. Tpe body was lying near some of the farm buildings. Sgt. Proctor, Cusop Police Station, received in- formation the following morning, went to the farm, and conveyed the body to his station. An inquest was held before Mr J. B. Dowding, of Leominster (deputy-coroner), on Saturday, and Mr Arthur Baggot, Cusop, was foreman of the jury. Dr. T. E. Hincks. who examined the body, came to the conclusion that death was due to ex- posure. A verdict was returned accordingly.

Tribunal Decisions. I SOME BUILTH CASES. I Builth Wells Tribunal met on Tuesday week. Mr Gilbert Eadie (chairman) presided, and other members present were Dr. Rhys Davies and Messrs. H. Vaughan Vaughan, H. T. Price, J. Morris, T. R. Worthington, Hugh M. Lloyd, William Jones and W. Walter Lennard (clerk). Mr C. G. Inglis represented the military authori- ties. Mr Griffiths Price (appealing on behalf of his brother) said they had two threshing machines which they took round the country, and if his brother were taken he would not be able to cope with the requirements of local farmers. The work four men used to perform had now to be done by two. They had also to supervise 50 oil engines about the district. The military repre- sentative asked if any effort had been made to secure the services of a man above military age. Mr Price said they had tried to get more men, but had failed. Temporary exemption to March 31st was agreed to. Mr James R. Williams (saddler, Broad Street, Builth Wells) appealed for exemption. He had been working single-handed since his man had joined the colours, and was very busily occupied. He had been in business four years and had worked up the conection himself. Temporary exemption to May 31st was granted. The next case was that of Mr D. F. H. Wil- liams, who gave the number of his employees be- tween 22 and 25. Several of his men had al- ready joined the colours, and he had given them every encouragement to do so. Soon after the outbreak of the war he endeavoured to get a manager, and if he had been able to get one he would not have been there that day. He at pre- sent paid about £ 400 a year in licences and other taxes, and his business extended over three coun- ties. He paid wages every year to the amount of tl,400, and, if he went, he would not be able to continue his business. Temporary exemption was granted to May 31st. Mr Howard H. Lewis (stationer), who appealed for exemption, said lie had taken 20 years to build up his business, and had three female hands at present and several boys, and could not get anyone who would be able to manage it. Tem- porary exemption to May 31st was granted. Mr Thomas Jackson claimed exemption on the ground that he was supporting his father and mother, but his application was refused. Mr Fred Owen (hairdresser)- appealed for ex- emption on the grounds that he was the sole sup- port of his father and mother. He had tried to dispose of his business, but had failed. Tempor- ary exemption to March 24th was granted. Mr Henry Matthew Jones, on account of being engaged on Government contracts, was granted temporary exemption to May 31st. The application of Mr Thomas Jarman (cycle re- pairer), who said he was the sole support of his mother, was refused. Temporary exemptions to August 31st were granted to Mr Octavius Samuel (Erwgilfach) and Mr Price Jones (Cnwch-lloe) and temporary ex- emption to July 31st to Mr Edward Price Mills (Erwgilfach). Mr Evan Vaughan appealed for six months' exemption, owing'to the serious condition of his mother, who was 76 years of age. Mr Vaughan said he had offered his services to his country in September, 1914, but was not accepted. The ap- plication was refused.

"Quarter to Three Walk." I .COLWYK'S TRIBUNAL. I Mr H. Evan-Thomas (Caerwnon) presided over a meeting of Colwyn Tribunal at Builth on Thursday. Others present were Messrs. T. Davies (Vronolau), W. Protheroe (Glannant), Edwin Davies (Wernhusmon), T. L. Vaughan (Llan- drindod), Mr W. Walter Lennard (clerk) and Captain Shrimpton (military representative). A farmer, occupying Bailey farm, Rhulen, ap- pealed for his eon. He said his holding was 80 acres, 10 of which he ploughed. His son was 20 years of age, and he had another boy at home 16 years of age. Applicant was unable to do much work, owing to the fact that he had fractured his leg some years ago. If his son were taken he would not be able to carry on the farm. Capt. Shrimpton said the man could be spared, as ap- plicant could do better without him than the country could. The application was refused. William Albert Rees (Colwyn) applied for ab- solute exemption, and, as applicant was medically unfit this was allowed. The occupier of Hirclwyn Farm, Llansant- fraed, appealed on behalf of his son, stating he was delicate and unable to follow his employ- ment. He had another son at home (16 years of age) but he was small for his age. Temporary exemption to May 31st was granted. Rhysgog Farm (Aberedw) occupier appealed on behalf of his two employees. Mr Thomas Dav- ies observed he knew the farm very well, and they had only two men now on a farm where five men used to be kept. 30 acres were under grain and several under roots. Absolute exemption was granted Thomas Price, and the other man, Lewis, had temporary exemption till the end of May. The tenant of the Forest Farm, Hundred House, temporary exemption for his two employees to May 31st. A farmer, who had four sons of military age, applied for exemption for two who lived with him at home. Captain Shrimpton said applicant had four sons, and thought he could spare one for his country. Applicant said he was 59 years of age, and could not do much work. Absolute exemp- tion was granted to one, and two months to the other. Dr. Black Jones supported an appeal from a, young man at Cregrina who was stated to be very ill. Temporary exemption to July 30th was granted. A blacksmith's appeal took a good deal of con- sideration, and a member of the Tribunal said the young man supported his father, which was a good service to the nation. Captain Shrimpton maintained blacksmiths were necessary also for the army. Exemption to March 31st was grant- ed. James Price, engaged by Llandrindod Golf Club, was refused exemption, and was to be cal- led up in six weeks. A young man, a clerk from a town office, who appealed, said he would not ask for much. Now the married men were to be called up he would not think of staying at home. He was the sole support Of his mother, but he was going to join. A clogger appealed on behalf of two workmen, and, when asked which of his employees would make the best soldier, the reply was, "Watson would make a fairly good soldier, but he walked like 'quarter to three.' (Laughter.) When asked about the other man, the employer said tie could not recommend his "elastic step," and fur- ther said that both men would make good sold- iers a a they stood quit-e erect, but he was rather afraid their walk was not the best. The Tri- bunal agreed to take the most suitable for the Army.

I THE ONLY UNDERTAKER. Applies at Crickhowell. THE TRIBUNAL AND MARRIED MEN. — Mr E. Pirie Gordon presided over a meeting of the Crickhowell Tribunal on Monday, when a num- ber of cases were considered. An undertaker of 19 years, hailing from the Llanelly district, who said be was the only man in the trade for milesaroundr was refused exemption. A master carpenter, the sole support of his sister, and who had undertaken contracts, was given three months to carry out the latter. A farmer's son, the onlyfypaan on the farm-the farmer himself is 75—was given 6 months con- ditional exemption. An articled pupil teacher applied for exemption. He said his career would be ruined if he was not given time to pass an examination for which he had been preparing for 5 years, Granted until July. The agent to the Beaufort Estate applied for ex- emption for a woodman. The Ministry of Munitions, through their representative, had purchased a large quantity of timber, and the woodman's services were required to cut it. Four men in all were employed in the work. A member of the Tribunal said he thought married men could be employed to do this .kind of work. The Military Representative (Mr Gwilym C. James) Having regard to the fact that married men are going to be called up, married men should be put to do the work and single men released for the army. Mr Phillips said there was going to be a great stir with the married men. Exemption refused. A postman who said he would attain 41 in a few months and had the care and support of an aged father, applied for exemption. Replying to ques- tions he admitted that he and his father lived in the same house as other relatives, but they were quite separate. Applicaiion refused « —

POACHER AND KEEPER. I SCUFFLE NEAR FFRWDCRECH. I BRECON MAN SENTENCED. I Charles Price, Newmarch Street, Brecon, was brought up at the County Police Court on Friday, before Mr A. A. Mitchell and Mr Evan Morgan, on charges of night poaching and assaulting Richard Mantle, head-gamekeeper at Pfrwdgrech. The case had stood adjourned for the appearance of defendant. Mr J. P. Jones Powell prosecuted. Richard Mantle said on the 20th December last he, in company with Rees Price, saw defendant coming from a field near the Lodge, Ffrwdgrech. Defendant came to him and challenged him to take his tack from him. Defendant threw the nets on the road and took a stick from the bundle which he had on his back and struck at witness. A scuffle ensued, and witness took the nets from defendant. Defendant ran away and said he would meet wit- ness again. He had previously threatened 11 to do two months" for witness, and a short time ago witness said defendant threatened to kill him. He was cut about the cheek and arms in the struggle. Rees Price said Mantle defended himself only. Defendant was sentenced to two months' hard labour.

Fall From Scaffolding. I LLANGATTOCK INQUEST. I EFFECT OF YEAR AGO ACCIDENT. I Mr R. H. A. Davies held an inquest at the Horse Shoe Inn, Llangattock, on Monday evening, touch- ing the death of Mr W. L. Pritchard, mason and farmer, Penffwddog, Llangattock, who died on the 10th inst., at the age of 58. Mr Jones Powell, Brecon, appeared for the Insurance Company inte- rested, and Mr Thomas Vaughan, Crickhowell, for the widow and family. Mrs Margaret Pritchard, the widow, said her husband had been ill since his accident, which occurred in May last year. Deceased told her he had fallen from the scaffold. on his head while working at Tyr William James, Ffwddog. Arthur Powell, Legar, Llangattock, gave evi- dence as to the accident. He was working with deceased at the time. Dr. Jones, Crickhowell, who was consulted by Pritchard, in the course of his statement, said it was evident that deceasee was suffering from the remote effect of concussion of the brain. The accident ex- plained the symptoms. After the coroner had reviewed the evidence, the jury returned a verdict of Death from the after effects of concussion of the brain, the result of fall- ing by misadventure from a scaffolding whilst in the course of his employment as a mason on the 7th of May, 1915." I

I Welsh Agricultural Council. FARM SERVANTS AND WAR SERVICE. A meeting of the Welsh Agricultural Council was held at Shrewsbury on Saturday, Professor Bryner Jones presiding. A communication was read from the Board of Agriculture inviting the Council to appoint one representative to look after the interests of agri- culture before each Appeal Tribunal in Wales. The following North Wales appointments were made Anglesey, Mr William Edwards; Car- narvon, Mr Evan R. Davies; Denbigh, Mr Tre- vor Lloyd Jones; Flint, Mr T. P. Probert; Mer- ioneth, Sir Henry Robertson; Montgomery, Mr D. Price. I Enlistments. The Council discussed the debate in the House of Lords on Thursday with reference to the enlist- ment of agricultural workers, and on the motion of Mr Evan R. Davies, seconded by Mr J. R. Bache, the following resolution was passed "That the Welsh Agricultural Council (having noted Lord Derby's statement that out of the total number of cases decided by the Central Tri- bunal of men not attested 90 per cent: were men connected with agricultural interests) thinks it unfair to blame agricultural workers for not at- testing, when they have been previously told that their work represented starred occupations; that in any event the statement affords conclusive evi- dence of the necessity for direct representation of the agricultural interest both in England and in Wales on the Central Appeal Tribunal; that skil- led agricultural labour, unlike other forms of work represented by reserved occupations, cannot be practised without previous and in many cases pro- longed training, and that the suggestion of Lord Derby to exempt only such men as were in their present reserved occupations on the 15th of August would be welcomed by the Council as it would go far to prove the stability and constancy of agricul- tural labour." I Soldiers and the Land. A letter was submitted from the Departmental Committee on the settlement and employment of soldiers and sailors on the land, inviting the Council to appoint two witnesses to give evidence as to the area available in Wales for increased ploughing. After a prolonged discussion the fol- lowing resolutions were passed "That the Welsh Agricultural Council thanks the Departmental Committee for the invitation, but respectfully represents that little advantage would now result therefrom, seeing that the De- partmental Committee has already completed and presented its report on the most important branch of dts inquiry-namely, land settlement." "That the Council again presses for authority to inquire into the special and peculiar claims and interests of Wales with regard to the problems re- ferred to and considered by the Departmental Committee, such inquiry to proceed largely on the broad lines already laid down in the Committee's report, but with special reference to the question of putting the recommendations into practical ef- fect for the benefit of Welsh soldiers and sailors. "That the Council protests that a body which is fully representative of all Welsh counties is better qualified than the Departmental Commit- tee, upon which there is no Welsh representation, to consider and report upon schemes for the em- ployment of Welsh soldiers and sailors upon their native land." » i

Brecon Rural Tribunal Young Farmer's Conscience OBJECTED TO TAKE LIFE. I The Brecon Rural Tribunal (Mr Owen Price, chairman) sat for nearly six hours on Friday hearing appeals. The vast majority of the cases concerned agricultural workmen, and with few exceptions temporary exemptions were granted, as a rule until May. The monotony of the proceedings was relieved somewhat by an applicant, a.ged 22, who claimed not only on the ground of his indispensability on the farm, but also on that of conscience. The farm where he worked was 22 acres, and the stock comprised 7 cattle, 35 sheep and two imrses. There was no ploughed ground. He was the only one employed and lived with his father, who was over 70, and who was unable to do any- thing owing to ill-health, and his mother, who ) appeared with him before the Tribunal. He was subjected to a volley of questions from the members on his conscientious objection. He pointed out that he did not apply for total ex- emption on that ground, only that he should be put in non-combatant service. "I don't think it is right," he said, "to take the life of any man. I think I would rather sacrifice my own life than take another's." The Chairman You are willing for the Ger- mans to come across here and not attempt to stop them, not by even raising your little finger! Mr John Smith You would rather let these zeppelins come and kill women and children than do anything to prevent them?—I said I would rather lose my life than take one. I don't think we should destroy life, but save it. Answering other questions, he said he was pre- pared to rescue the wounded. Mr J. Smith Why should they be wounded to save you? Rev. T. Griffiths To be straightforward and candid, you would rather not go to fight at all. You would rather others go to fight for you? Applicant said he would be willing to join the R.A.M.C., and was also understood to say he would be willing to serve in transport work. Mr John Smith Then where does your con- science come in. By doing that you would be aiding and abetting to take life. You would be doing that which is as good as taking life your- self ? Applicant said he did not think so. Mr J. Smith Of course you would be, by sup- porting an army. A Member I think he is rather too good for this world. The chairman told applicant that his claim was rejected. The Applicant Will you put me in non-com- batant service? The Chairman You can knock the Germans over right enough. Applicant I think it is rather hard lines. A Different View. I The members evidently did not forget this ap- plication, for later on when a young farmer came before them (not on conscience grounds) a mem- ber asked him what he would do if he met a Ger- man on his farm, and he created much laughter by replying without hesitation "Why, shoot him." Widow's Son. I A young roadman, who was the sole support of his widowed mother and with' whom he lived, said she was 74 years of age, and would !be left alone if he went, and he did not know how she would live there by herself. He had lived with her 12 years since his father died.—His applica- tion was refused. A Singular Case. [ A singular case came on when an application was made by his father for a son, aged 30, a master wheelwright and carpenter. It was pointed out thatehe was the only wheelwright in the district. Answering a question, the father said applicant had joined the Army. The Chairman Then we have nothing to do with it. Rev. T. Griffiths said the man did not under- stand the rules and joined under a misapprehen- sion. Mr de Winton (military representative) We have no power to deal with this. Rev. T. Griffiths said the man was almost in- I dispensable in the district, and they had no one to make a coffin. Other districts had been con- sidered when wheelwrights had come before the Tribunal. Supposing he had joined under a misapprehension. The Military Representative That is his busi- ness, not ours. The Tribunal cannot get him out. Iifr Ricketts The Tribunal is the means of putting them into the Army, not getting them out. A Member (to Mr de Winton) Can you ad- vise applicant what course to take? Mr Ricketts "Stick it." (Laughter.) iMr de Winton This Tribunal has no power. Applicant must go to the military authorities. Garden to be Planted. I An under-gardener employed at Penoyre ap- plied for exemption on the ground that he was the sole support of his widowed mother and provided a home for his sister, who had to attend to his mother since she was in delicate health. He had been put back ten groups. Upon the. application being refused, applicant asked if he could be allowed a little more time. He said he had attested, and according to Lord Derby, in one of his speeches, a single man keep- ing a home for his mother should be treated as a married man. "So the question is this," he said, "is Lord Derby's statement to be regarded as anything to be taken notice of or not?" Mr J. Smith We have a circular from the L.G.B. to say that distinct hardship must be proved before we could grant that. Applicant It would. I have to keep my sis- ter, not my sister keep my mother, and 12/6 is not much for that. A Member If you can prove that you have been supporting your mother to a greater extent i than 12/6 a. week you will get more..There is a committee who deals with those questions. Applicant You mention my mother, but you don't mention my mother and sister. I have got to keep two. The Chairman You can appeal within three days. Applicant said he had a large garden, which meant a certain amount of income to him, and he would like to plant that if possible before he went. He was quite willing to go if the matter laid with himself without any appeal. Mr J. Smith said that was a fair request, and they might allow applicant to set his garden be- fore going. The Chairman Then the Tribunal will agree to give you a month's postponement. Applicant Thank you. A motor-car proprietor at Sennybridge was ex- empted until May in order that he might make arrangements to sell his cars. No Time to Sleep. A young man stated that he managed the whole of the farm with a boy. His father was 71 and in ill-health. They used to keep & strong man, but not now. A member said he could not understand how the work could be done. j Applicant I haven't had much sleep this last week or two since the lambs have been coming. A 'Member I quite believe you. A total exemption was granted. I Net "Jonac." I An applicant who was refused exemption said he had at one time served in the Territorialg. The Chairman It is the opinion of the Tri- bunal that you should go again. Applicant The younger chaps ought. to go first..

I FARMERS' COLUMN. At Erwood market on Thursday prices were :— Butter. 1/4 per lb.; eggs, 9 for 1/ chickens* 1/- per lb.; and rabbits, 1/- each. Every Welsh county holds premier position in some respect or other. Breconshire, for instance, is well ahead of its eleven competitors as a sheep-raising county. Remaining fairs in Brecon and Radnor for March are:—To-dav (Newbridge-on-Wye); 22nd, Rhayader; 23rd, Penderyn and 24th, Llan- dovery. At Talgarth market, on Friday, prices were Eggs, 7 and 8 for 1/ butter, 1/7 per sed-fowls, 1/ apples, 2d: and rabbits, 1/1 and 1/2 each. There was a small attendance and poor supply at Builth stock market on Monday. Cattle rea- lised last week's prices, and sheep were very dear, mutton making 6d per lb. Cart-pigs made 20/- to 24/ The supply of dressed poultry at Talgarth market on Friday was small, but prices were ex- cellent. Quotations:—Eggs, 7 for 1/ fresh dairy butter, 1/5 and 1/6 per lb.; and rabbits, 1/- each. Presteign produce rates on Wednesday were :— Live-fowls, 4/6 and 5/6 per couple trussed ditto, 1/- and 1/1 per lb.; eggs, 7 and 8 for 1/ butter, 1/- to 1/6 per lb.; rabbits, 1/- each; and hares, 2/6. Prices at Builth produce market, on Monday, were:—Eggs, 8 and 9 for 1/ butter, 1/3 and 1/4 per lb.; trussed fowls. 1/- per lb.; rabbits, lid and 1 each; apples, lid and 2d per lb.; and potatoes, 4/6 per cwt. Rhayader produce market on Wednesday, was characterised bv small attendance and limited supply. Prevailing rates were :—Eggs, 7 for 1/ butter, 1/4 and 1/5 per lb.; live-fowls, 5/- to 6/- per couple: trussed ditto, 1/- per Ib; rabbits, 1/- each; and hares, 2/9. Messrs. J. Davies and Co.. Llandovery and Llangadock, conducted their fortnightly mart on Tuesday week, when bidding was brisk. Sheep averaged from 18/- to C3 cattle, £17 to tM; calves, 30/- to 36/ pigs, 33/- to 75/ and baconers, X4 10s to R7 10s each. At Hay on Thursday, prices were satisfactory, demand good, and sale brisk. Rates were :— Eggs. 7 and 8 for II-: butter, 1/5 to 1/7 piI8 lb. chickens, 1/1 and 1/2; trussed fowls, 1/ apples, 2d; live-fowls, 7/- to 7/6 per couple; and rabbits, 1/1 each. Builth and Radnor District Shire Horse Society has again hired from Lieut.-Col. C. Venablee- Llewelvn his shire stallion, "Lilleshall Abibot," for the coming season. The society now enters upon its third season, and nominations are be- ginning to reach Mr J. S. Davies, the secretary, from the numerous members. Trade at Hay monthly stock fair, on Thurs- day, was moderately brisk, and prices satisfac- tory. Demand for best cattle was keen. Prices were:—Barreners, £ 14 to £ 18; two-year-old steers, up to £ 22; and yearlings, R10 to X13. Sheep were rather a small supply, and very few pigs (fetching good figures) were on offer. Mut- ton made lOd to 1/- per lb., according to qual- ity. The supply of stock at Talgarth March fair, on Monday, was very much smaller than usual. This was probably due to the abnor- mal demand just now. as buyers arc frequently visiting the farms in order to see what- stock is available. Best cart horses sold from £ 70 to £80, and in one instance t84 was obtained. Fat bulls were worth up to 50/- per cwt., best beef loid per lb., cow beef 9id. barreners £ 15 to £18, teg wethers (scarce) lid to 1/- per lb., bacon pigs (scarce) £14 to zCl6, or fully 2 per score. On the whole, prices were similar to recent quota- tions, with an excellent demand. Wheat suffered in most districts of Brecon and Radnor from the rains and storms of February, especially on wet land. About one-third of the crop required top-dressing in the spring. Rain and snow hindered work on the land, and very little was possible during February, except in one or two districts during the early part of the month. Spring sowing had not commenced. Seeds were strong and healthy and looked well. Ewes did well considering the bad weather, and they were generally in fairly good condition. So far the fall of lambs was quite satisfactory, .and the young lambs were strong and healthy. Stook generally did fairly well, though those in the fields suffered during the wet and stormy weather. 1 There was a fairly plentiful supply of keep. Lab. our was scarce in practically every part of the two counties. Lord Rhondda and Mr H. A. Christy (Llan- goed) were among the prize winners at the Here- ford cattle, spring bull show and sale, held at Hereford on Wednesday. The latter was second with Alfonso in the cfrer two-year-old class, and. Lord Rhondda fourth in the January yearling class with Fatherland. Mr W. Jones, Llanigon, Hay, was third with Grand Duke on the February yearling class, and Mr T. Price. Llanigon, h.c. with Albion's Pea re. Among the prices realised by Welsh breeders were Mr Christy's "Alfonso," 55gs. and Mr W. Jones (Llanigon), "Band- master," 31gs, to the Government Development Commissioners. Mr Clifford (Brecon), bought "Lively Lad" and "Samson" for 42gs. and 41gs. Mr D. J. Thomas. Talachddu. Brecon ("Bom- bardier") realised 48gs.: Mr T. Price, Talgarth ("Baronet"), 43gs.; Mr W. Jones, LlaDigon ("Grand Duke"), 90gs.; Mr R. A. Christy, Llan- goed ("Marshall") 78gs. to Mr Powell, Brecon; Mr J. H. Edwards. Presteign ("Kinsham Again") 80gs. to Lord Coventry. Among the buyers were Mr Eckley and Mr Thomas (Brecon), a-vd Mr Rees (Sennybridge).

Attested Teachers. BOARD OF EDUCATION'S INSTRUCTIONS. At the Staffing and Salaries Committee of the Breconshire Education Committee, a letter was read from the Board of Education to the effect that in the case of teachers who were attested under Lord Derby's Scheme, and whose postponement was de- sired on the ground of public interest, applications should be made through the Board of Education in- stead of sending them to the Tribunal if they felt, sati-fied with the applications and representation would be made to the War Office.

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I Barclay St Company, Limited, and United Counties Bank, Limited. The necessary Resolutions for the amalgama- tion of these two important Banks have been passed. The combined concern takes the name of Barclay and Company, Limited, the larger of the two, and now becomes one of the most important financial institutions in the Country with assets over X100,000,000 sterling and 850 Branches spread throughout England and Wales. The amalgamation cannot fail to be advantage- ous to the Customers and Shareholders of both Banks. The Breoan Branch will remain under the management of Mr W. H. Gimson, and the Directors of the United Counties Bank will continue to act in Birminglham as a Local Board- fe561

I SMALL-HOLDER'S DISPUTE OYER TENANCY OF A FIELD. SEQUEL AT BRECON COUNTY COURT. A dispute over the tenancy of a small holding had its sequel at the Brecon County Court on Saturday before His Honour Judge Bryn Rob- erts. Thomas Davies, Danytwyn, Cray, sued Thomas Price, Tygwyn, Cray, for t5 damages alleged to have been sustained in respect tO a field at Cray. Particulars of the claim specified "loss in the value of lambs by driving them back and fore along the road instead of allowing them to graze on his field," by defendant turning sheep and cattle into the field, and "because I had to lose work to watch the field for six weeks." Mr Lewis Jones was for plaintiff and Mr J. P.' Jones Powell (Messrs. Jeffreys and Powell) for defendant. Mr Lewis Jones said the facts were a little complicated. The Breconshire County Council took over the farm, Glyncaenewydd, Cray, for small holdings. Plaintiff was an applicant. On February 6th, 1914, he received a letter from Mr Howel Powell, land agent for the County Council, telling him that the Small Holdings Committee would meet to allocate land for applicants, and he was asked to attend. The letter did not reach plaintiff in time and subsequently on February 10th Mr Powell wrote plaintiff that the com- mittee were unable to let him certain fields but offered him a field adjoining. Plaintiff, said Mr Jones, subsequently saw Mr Powell and paid him X6 in respect to outgoing tenant, compensation on the 7th March and took a piece of this mea- dow. Defendant put in a sheep rack on the 9th March, but he removed it on plaintiff telling him that he was the tenant, but, subsequently defend- ant took possession of the field, he turned sheep in and they were turned out and so on, and there was a general dispute about the tenancy till May. Plaintiff claimed that the fields were let to him as a small holder by the County Council from the 29th September, 1913, and that defend- ant was not the tenant, and did damage by turn- ing his sheep out, and in other ways. Plaintiff in his evidence said when he paid Mr Powell the £6 in respect to the compensation to the out-going tenant,, he (Mr Powell) asked him if he had got the agreement. He told him he had not got it then and Mr Powell said "Oh. I cannot receive the money without having that." Plaintiff replied "You won't have it to-night, and you have had the money." He received the money back by cheque in a registered letter. He tendered the rent due on the 25th March, 1914, to Mr Powell's clerk, but he would not take it, and he subsequently paid it to Mr Owen Price, a member of the committee. He handed in a receipt from Mr Howel Powell for rent due from 25th March to 29th September, 1914. Cross-examined by Mr Jones Powell He was not present at the meeting at Cray, but he heard that applicants for the land were only to have it if they agreed to pay the rent from the previous September. He heard other applicants had ag- reed to this. On the 27th February, before he paid the £6, lie received an agreement to sign and sent it to Mr Powell the next day. When lie saw Mr Powell at Cray station he had not signed the agreement. I put it to you that on the day you saw Mr Powell, when you paid him the .£6. you refused to sign the agreement?—I told him I did not have it then. His Honour Did you say you would not sign the agreement?—I did not. Mr Jones Powell And did Mr Powell tell you that unless you signed the agreement that the County Council could not accept you as tenant?— He said to me I cannot receive the C6. Unless you signed the agreement?—Yes. I put it to you that it was only after you heard that they would not accept you as tenant that you were willing to sign the agreement?—I signed 'the agreement that night when I went home. My wife posted the letter. His Honour Is she here?—No, sir. Further examined, plaintiff said he refused to take back the C6. He received a further letter from the County Council to the effect that the sum of £ C) refused by him was at the office at his dis- posal. He paid the rent from September 29tb. 1913, to March 25th, 1914. He had received no receipt for that, but Mr Owen Price said he would tell them to send him a receipt. Mr Jones Powell After September 1914, you entered into a proper agreement with the County Council and became tenant of this field?- Yes. Mr Owen Price said plaintiff paid him £2 5s early in August 1914, telling him it was the rent of the field they had bad a dispute about. He understood it to refer to the first half-year of the tenancy. He paid the money over to Mr Price, who Mr Powell said paid the rent, and to whom lie said the money was due. By Mr Jones Powell There was no resolu- tion from the committee authorising him to re- ceive the rent, but he had had a talk with Mr Miller (chairman of the committee), from which he understood that Davies was not willing to pay the rent to anybody but to Mr Miller or himself. Mr Jones Powell argued that as plaintiff was not the tenant of the field at the time he had no case to answer. Mr Lewis Jones contended that the rent was paid, and that established tenancy. His Honour said the whole thing turned on the conversation at Cray. Mr Lewis Jones argued that the receipt in front of His Honour admitted the tenancy when these acts of trespass were complained of. Even if His Honour ruled that plaintiff was not tenant from September 1913 to March 1914, that re- ceipt admitted tenancy from 25th March 1914 to 29th September 1914, when the trespass they com- plained of occurred. His Honour held that the plaintiff himself was not the tenant when the damage complained of was done, and that the receipt referred to did not constitute him tenant. Ite gave judgment for defendant.

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iQian also wearing a sun helmet, remarked, "So you come from Wales, too?" A Lilandrmdod Wells soldier, lying in hos- pital with a leg amputated, writing home to a friend, states that the special R.A.M.C. unit of Welsh ministers and theological students has al- ready received its Army nickname. The unit has been dubbed "The Lord's Own." The mother took her son to a shopman at firynmawr who was in need of a smart boy. "Can he count?" asked the shopman. "Yes," M said the mother, "try him." "Twice five, my boy." "Nine," was the answer. "There you m are," cried the delighted mother, "only one out first time I" Miss E. E. Constance Jones, who is at Easter Voluntarily retiring from the position of mistress ()f Girton College, a post which she has occupied "With distinction since her appointment in 1903, is one of the most notable of Welsh women. She is the daughter of Dr. J. Jones, J.P., and a de- scendant of Col. Pearce, Ffrwdgrech, Brecon. L [ "I am resolutely and coolly determined to go freely and conscientiously and die on the field of battle. I commit my family to the Lord, and Srii going with a part of it (who freely offered their lives on this occasion) to defend our nation and Privileges." So wrote Howel Harris when Brit- ain was threatened with invasion! Captain Sir John Henniker-Heaton, who has taken over the command of the administration centre of the Welsh Horse Yeomanry, and who tag just been promoted from lieutenant, is a 16oriopf the late Sir John Henniker-Heaton, Bart., Wilose services in the postal world will always be associated with the establishment of the im- perial penny post, the Anglo-American penny Post, and the parcels post to France. He has been at Slwch Camp, Brecon, for some months. A Welsh soldier-convert to the Baptist, per- suasion received the rite dear to his sect under -atrange circumstances, says the "British Weekly." He had orders to be in the firing line 'the following day, and two Baptist ministers were summoned, who duly immersed the new member in the camp bath-house, the only suitable P?ace for the purpose. The ministers were the ?evs. A. T. Matthews, of Cinderford, and D. 0. Griffiths, of Brecon, and the soldier was Private Boase, grandson of the Welsh preacher and hard, "Asaph Glyn Ebwy." Commenting on the officers of Hay Union re- cently, Inspector Hugh R. Williams said their 'fork was done in very efficient manner. He fag glad the guardians had been able to retain the services of a very capable nurse, who showed kind feeling and consideration for the sick people. Be called attention to the fact that several un- ions were being taken over by the military au- thorities for the accommodation of wounded sol- andhoped the guardians would "do their i s 'bit" by helping, if possible, in that direction. 'Severe weather has been experienced in the Mountainous districts of Wales, and many villages ere practically isolated last week, communica- ?on being impossible owing to the heavy snow. wJch was recently cut off on account of heavy (Snowfalls, and over the Beacons, from Merthyr ? to Brecon, the drifts were eight to ten feet deep. j? On the Cambrian line near Rhavader and Llanid- ??t Iocs. snow blocked the cuttings and made traffic impossible. The shepherds of Radnor Forest and ?? the Brecon and Carmarthen hills experienced ?? trouble previously unknown in March, and the !?? Severltv ? of the weather had a serious effect on he lambs? ? ?An Ex-Trappist monk, giving the name of ? ?rcv H. Clarke, who was in charge of a lI.C,A. hut at Kinmel Park (Denbighshire) ? ) Military Camp, has been arrested by the provost- '?.rshal of the can?? en an order of General ^Wen Thomas. He targed with obtaining 4Ioney by false pretei, In the course of a statement he said his true v. ie was Henry Mat- "'ews. He worked in the engineering depart- ment of Manchester Ship Canal when 21 years of gle, and, afterwards, in different parts of the country, including Merthyr. Subsequently, he "let the late Father Ignatius, of Llanthony Ab- bey. and went into his monastery, where he re- gained three years. Later, he was at monasteries In Ireland, England, North Germany and Alsace Lorraine. Even within the period covered by the exist- ence of man Wales has undergone great changes. ^hus Professor Boyd Dawkins tells us that in the tioie of the river-drift hunters the climate of Bri- ?In was continental, and, "as the general level ? the British area was not less than 600ft. higher. 'h?n it is now, it is probable that the hills in ales, such as Brecon Beacons and the high- ?nds farther to the north, were covered with r snowfields, and that the upper tributaries from them to the Usk, Wye, and Severn ran milk- ^'hite from the melting glaciers as now in Switzerland. From all these facts it may be in- ferred that the hunter in the plains of Somerset at that time saw the glaciers of South Wales and Pondered at their beauty in the rays of the rising and setting sun." ■ M■ Friday night's casualty lists contained the '■ llatne of Capt. the Hon. Roland E. Philipps (9th !ROva-I Fusiliers), who is so well-known in Llan- rtYd and district. Capt., the Hon. Roland Philippa, is the only surviving son of Lord I | David 8, and Liberal prospective candidate for "Outh Glamorgan. Shortly after war broke out f enlisted as a private, and was subsequently Ranted a commission. He has been at the front "3 for many, months. During his college career Mr ^kilippg became actively identified with the Ox- ford Branch of the Charity Organisation Society, and, at the Oxford University, he won a repu- tationas a, debater. His social activities are \V-ell known, "and in work for boys he has few glials. His home is at Lydstep Haven, and he as also a seat at Tyrabbot. near Llanwrtyd. aJ;>tainPhilipps' elder brother, Captain Col wyn ^bilipps^ was killed in action in Way last while Irving with the Scots Guards.

Brecon Rural — The Chairman You can appeal within three days if you like. Applicant It is not "jonac" you know. (Laugh- 11-1 mOJ Shepherd's Work. Application was made by Mr McTurk, Cnewr, for the exemption of two shepherds and another man who was engaged as wagoner and plough- man. Mr McTurk pointed out that this shepherding could only be done by trained men. One man looked after sheep on the mountain three miles distant from the track, which was a very stormy and rough one. A Member How -many men had you before the war?—Eight. How many now?—Eight. Then you have the same number?—At certain periods of the year we have employed extra men before the war, but now we are unable to procure them. I The waggoner was exempted for 14 days,ttne shepherd till the 1st iMay and the other till 1st September.