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

BRECON. Strong Cauliflowers and Cucumber plants now eady.A. Quarrell, Brecon. Tel. 74. HOSPITAL FOR FOUNTAIN PENS.—Any make Pen quickly and cheaply repaired.—A. Hughes and Son, Stationers. 683 Do you wish to learn typewriting? If so, you can be taught at the "Express" Office. For terms, apply to the Manager. APPOINTMENT —At the Breconshire County Council, on Friday. Prof. Joseph Jones was ap- pointed the council's representative on the Brecon- .shire Insurance Committee. Morris, The Grocer, Bridge Street.—The policy of this house-ahsolute integrity, satisfaction, ac- comaodatien, with a purpose to win and hold the confidence of every patron entering its doors. For Chaffcutters, Pulpers and other Imple- ments, "at before War Prices inspect the stock at Breconshire Coal & Lame Co., Ltd. (Wharf and Market), Brecon. 397 NOTICE.—Orga-niaers and others, wishing to have Brecon meetings and matters of public interest re- ported in the 7l Express, "are respectfully invited to communicate with the Editor. RURAL Council. TRIBUNAL.—At the Rural Coun- cil Tribunal on Friday there were six applications for exemptions on behalf of farm servants. Five were granted temporary exemption and the other refused. Mr Jenkin Williams presided. NOTICE.—Samuel Perry (late J. Perry), Posting Master, Brecon. Excelloot Glaas and Covered Heaerse. Carriages of every description. Reason- able Charges. All orders, left at 32, Watton, Brecen, promptly attended to. b584 LICENCE TRANSFER. -Tl"e fuH transfer of the licence of the Flag and Castle from Lewis Lewis to Charles Mayo, and that of the Angel Hotel from loan Davies to Goo. fly. Giblin, was grant- ed by the Brecon magistrates at the police court on Monday. PENSIONS' COMMITTER- -On the recommendation of the Railwaymen's Union, the County Council (has appointed Mr Wm Morgan, Avenue Place, as the railwaymen's representative on the Local Committee under the Naval and Military War Pensions' Act. DRUNKENNESS.—At the Borough Police Court on Monday, Margaret Jane Davies, Mill Street, was fined 6/- including costs for drunkenness on 2nd inst. P.c. Ocock deposed to finding defendant lying down in a street in the town at 9 a.m. in a helpless state. She was locked up and later in the day liberated on bad. FARMERS WITHOUT LiOHrrs. At the police court on Monday, Thomas Prosser, Gelligelogus, Llan- ddew, was fined 7/6 including costs for driving 41 horse and trap wIthout lights on the 4th inst. David Gardner, Llwyncynog, Talachddu, who did not appear in answer to a summons for a similar offence, was fined 10/ including costs. P.c. Prosser gave evidence in thlis case. WAITED.-Applica;tions for MEMBERSHIP from Ladies and Gentlemen who will buy all re- quirements for the home from the BRECON & DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE STORES. BENE- FITS: PURE GOODS, WHOLESOME FOODS, TIP-TOP VALUE in quality for MARKET prices. Benefits commence at once. Apply any time at 11, Ship Street, Brecon. 369 CENTENARIAN BRECONTAN. Mrs Ruth Evans, Silver Street. Llanfaee, Brecon: ,is one of the most remarkable Breconlans Sine is the widow of Mr Daniel Evans, Uanfaes. -a nd il is statedsabe cele- brated her 104th birthday on Fflay, 5th inst. I Her health is wonderful 90M ,be"lg still quite hale andhœrty, despite jier ?^rs' One of her daughters is 84 years old, wnile another, who! lives with her, is 70 years of age. A-N-NIVERSARY.-Sp,ec,ial services were held at Kensington Baptist Chapel Last bunday on the oc- ca.aion of 'the Ciiurel-i end Pastor's anniversarY The Rev. R. G, Thomas pressed at the three services. The preacher "was Rev. J. Meredith Jones, Newport-the General Superintendent of the English Baptist Churches of South Wales, who delivered eloquent discourses to splendid congre- gations. Mr M. G. Trew was the organist. LoCAL COMMISSIONS.—A' special supplement to the '"London Gazette," issued on Saturday even- ing, contains the following 1°™ announcements Special appointment, graded for purposes of pay as staff captain, Major R. 8. Gwyn, D.S.O., South Wales Borderers, vice Captain R. M. R. Lamb, Northumberland r iisuiers, from 7th March to 11th April, 1916. Royal Welsh Fusil- iers.—Temporary Captain r A. Samuel, to be temporary major. South Waics Borderers.—Tem- porary Second Lieutenant H. N. Digges La Touche is transferred to the general list. A WORD IN SEASON .()WiDg to the unsettled condition of the market we have, this year, Be. cured our new stock earlier than usual, and are now in a position to show you a selection of pat- terns in wall papers which, for beauty of design and excellence of colouring, are unsurpassed. Patterns sent by post. Let us know your re- quirements and they shall have our best attention. Distempers by the leading makers and all other requisites for the renovation of the home stocked in great variety at the old address Oscar Watliins, top of Lion Street, Brecon. 729 YOUNG BRECONIAN'S ARMY SucCESS.-Lieut Trevor W. M. Francis, youngest son of Dr. G. P. Francis, of Brecon, who belonged to the Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars, a Mounted Territorial Regiment, has just joined the 4th Machine Gun Section of the 4th Calvary Brigade, British Expeditionary Force in France, anl nov:. belongs to the Regular Army. Tie has been in France since October 1914, and fighting in the trenches during the last two winters. Up to the present he has most fortunately escaped severe injury, but has had many very narrow escapes from shells, explosions of mines and bullets, and also had a taste of "gas." He njoys the best ?' cD I OYB the :best of health, and hopes before long to be able to ob- tain "leave" for a short visit home. IJNITFD 'JMVICE.-A largely attended service -under the auspices of the Free Churches of the town, was held at Glamorgan Street Chapel on Monday evening. Rev. R. G. Thomas of Ken- sington, who presided, in the course or a brief ad- dress on "Thankfulness," stated that in the midst of a national crisis they could as a Christian Church rejoice at grand responses made by the people in aid of the various Missionary Societies. The London Missionary Society anticipated a de- ficit of £ 25,000, but already they had a grand surplus. The Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society began the financial year with a deficit of £ 9,500, and ends with none. The Friends Mis- sionary Society, which began with a deficit of £ 3,000, had more than met its obligations, and the Baptist Missionary Society, with an expendi- ture of over £ 125,000, had a clean balance sheet. MHMTARY.—Captain E. J. Byrne (South Wales Borderers) is in casualty lists, issued during the week-end, reported as missing, and believed to be killed. The gallant officer has previously been 'reported wounded. Another South Wales Bor- derers officer. Captain Arthur J. Ellis, a member of the Brecon Golf Club, is reported wounded. At Knighton, where the family are well known, news has been received that the officer had a narrow escape from death. A shell reduced his dug-out to a mass of debris, in which he waa buried. One iiand, protruding from the debris, W88 noticed by the men, who promptly rescued the officer from j suffocation. Others in the list of wounded are Captain W. Bell, Second-Lieutenants P. T. Dale. E. W. E. Edwards, and Vaughan Jones, all of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and D. C. Parry-Dav- ies. South Wales Borderers. Loss TO THE GUARDIANS.—We regret to an- nounce the death, after a brief illness, on Sunday night, of Miss F. Down. Industrial Trainer at the Brecon Workhouse. The deceased lady. who had been engaged in this work for the past eight-j years, was a most popular official and greatly beloved by the children. From time to time her services have gained high econiums from the Board of Guardians, and her demise is deeply re- gretted. The late Miss Down, who was 50 years of age, was a native of Tavistock (Devon), whitlier, I the remains were conveyed on Wednesday for in- terment, the master and matron of the House, Mr and Mrs B. P. Thomas, attending the obse- quies. Deceased was a member of Lion Street Westevan Church, and at the Workhouse on Tuesday, a service was held, conducted by the Rev. C. A. Harries (pastor). There was a large attendance of Wesleyans and others. Mr J. R. Morgan was the undertaker, and a number of floral 'tributes were sent. DEATH OF MR W. DOWDESWELL.—We regret to record the death, which occurred on Tuesday, of Mr W. Dowdeswell, Free Street. Deceased had been ailing for some time, but his demise came as a shock to his large number of friends. The late Mr Dowdeswell. who was 61 years of age. was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Dowdeswell, formerly of the "King William." the Watton, and for some years lie and his family lived in Builth Wells, where he 'was engaged in the en- gineering department of the Cambrian Railways. For the past thirteen years he has been the hall- beeper under the Brecon Corporation, and per- formed his duties to the great satisfaction of the Council, as will be seen by the expressions of re- gret made at the Council's meeting on Tuesday. Deceased was a member of the Brecon Dodge of Buffaloes. Deep sympathy is extended to his widow and family in their 'bereavement. FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mr J. Bufton, Rhyd- bernard Terrace, whose death we recorded in last week's issue, took place at the Cemetery on Saturday. A short service at the house was con- ducted by Rev. T. Aneurin Davies, following which the cortege wended its way to the Priory Church, where a service was held, deceased hav- ing been a sidesman at the church. Rev". Aneurin Davies and E. E. Davies officiated at the service, and, also, at the graveside. There was a large attendance at the obsequies, including several of deceased's fellow employees from the Breconshire Coal and Lime Co., with Mr Jones (manager). The mourners were the widow and two sons. Mrs Steadman (sister). Mr and Mrs Davies, Ynysbwl (sister and brother-in-law), Mr and Mrs D. Bufton, Merthvr Cynog (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs T. Bufton. Dinas (brother and sister-in-law). Mr and Mrs William Bufton, Llanfaes (brother and sister-in-law). Mrs Owen, Llaadrindod (aunt), and Mr Fred Brown, Cardiff (nephew). There was a large number of floral tributes. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr J. Griffiths.

TALGARTH. I Bdfore purchasing your READY-TO-WEAR or TAILOR-MADE COSTUME, see D. JONES and Co. 's SELECTION. EVERYTHING for :\flEN',S and BOYS' I WEAR-Straws. Summer Shirts. Suits, Rain- coats, &c.—M. DAVIES & SON, LONDON HOUSE, TALGARTH. NOTICE.—Our correspondent here is Mr D. J. Morgan (stationer and newsagent;, to whom noti- fication of local events should be sent. Mr Morgan also receives advertisements and printing- orders for the "Express." EVERY HOUSEWIFE SHOULD STUDY ECONOMY just now and most Talgarth House- wives know that they can get more for their money at EVANS' STORES than anywhere else. If you are not already our customer, JOIN THE CROWD THAT ARE. b731 MOTOR DANGFR SiG-Ns.-An application from the Hay Rural Council asking for the erection of two motor da-nger signs outside the village of Trefecca to the County Council has been refused on the re- commendation of the Main Roads Committee, who were of opinion that the signs asked for were not needed.

f SENNYBRIDGE. I Motoi Cars for hire, day or night. New and second-hand Cars and Motor Cycles supplied for cash or easy terms.W. Boxhall, Sennybridge. 495 PARISH COUNCIL.—At the annual meeting, the chairman, vice-chairman, clerk.' and other offi- cers were re-elected, and Messrs. Howell1 Price (Devynock), William Price (Middle (Cwmwysk), and Herbert Jones (Sennybridge) were elected overseers, with Mr W. Rees, assistant-overseer (re-elected).

HIRWAIN. OBITTIARY.Last Thursday morning Hirwain- ites heard that during the night they had lost one of their most outstanding characters, viz., Mr J. M. Jones, undertaker. Mr Jones was a native of Tumble. Carmarthenshire, and came to Hirwain from Cardiff in 1875. He built the HiTwain Council School, and was an undertaker and personally conducted over 5.000 funerals. He was genial and human, and beloved by all. He had befriended the poor in need and trial. He was a deacon of Mount Pleasant Church, where he will be greatly missed. He was buried on Monday Penderyn Churchyard.

BATTLE. VFsTRY.-Accounts at the annual vestry show- ed receipts to be £ 59 17s lOd and expenditure £43 16s, 'leaving a credit-balance of over £ 16. Mr G. Weekes was elected people's warden, and Mr Dd. Williams, vicar's warden.

CEFN-COED. FUNERAL.—The remains of the late Sergt. D. Davies (Breconshire Constabulary), who was stationed here for some years, were laid to rest in the Cemetery on Friday. Rev. G. S. Rees (pastor of Ebenezer Welsh Congregational Church) offi- ciated, assisted by the Rev. 0. Williams (Brvn- mawr). There was a very large attendance of members of the Breconshire and Merthyr Police Force, including the acting-chief-constable for Breconshire (the Hon. C. Hore-Ruthven), Deputy- Chief-Con stable Hand, Supt. S. Jones (Brecon), Chief Inspeotor Phillips (Merthyr), Mr M. Phil- lips (magistrates' clerk for Penderyn), Vaynor Rural District councillors, Inspector Starr, N.S.P.C.C., Mr C. M. Davies (Mertlivr) and Dr. Llewellyn Jones.

LLANGYNIDR. DEDICATION.—A pulpit and reading desk to the memory of the late Mr T. W. Barker (registrar of the Diocese of St. David's) were recently dedi- cated at St. Anne's Church. Cwmffrwd, Carmar- then, by deceased's brother-in-!aw. Rev. D. J. Evans (vicar of LLangynidr).

SEVEN SISTERS. PAROCHIAL.—Messrs. D. R. Harris and D. W. Thomas, M.E., have been re-appointed vicar's and people's wardens, respectively

CANTREF. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual tea, and concert was held at the Cantref Congregational Chapel on Easter Monday'. There was a goodly number present at the tea, and in the evening the entertainment was well patronised. Tea '=' was provided by the following ladies :—Mrs Williams, Pencaefadog; Mrs Steele, Abercynrig; Mrs Evans. Held: Mrs Vaughan, Mrs Williams. Trawsnant; Miss B. Davies and Miss Powell. An excellent programme was prepared for the evening by the secretary. Mr J. H. Williams. The accompan- ist was Master Bert Peck. The Mayor of Brecon ably discharged the duties of chairman. At the close of the concert a vote of thanks to the chair- man a-ijd all those who had so readily contributed towards the success of the day's proceedings was proposed by Mr J. H. Williams, and seconded by Mr D. Rees. Among those who took part in the programme were :—Mr Peck, Miss Maggie and Master Willie Price (duet). Miss B. Davies, Tykihvyd, Miss May Vaughan, Mr Alwyn Wi 1 liams, Master Ivor John Williams, Miss Gertie Evans, Miss Ivy Morris. Mr David Davies, Mas- ter Ivor Williams, Mr Brenig Wil- Jiams. ohoir (conductor, Mr D. Rees), the Mayor (recitation). Miss Olwen Jones (Gwm- clun), quartette, Mr D!. Rees's party. Miss B. Davies, Mr D. Davies and Miss Middleton. t

BUILTH WELLS. Morris's for Mangels, Swedes & Turnips. Exceptional value in loose teas.-Davies, Bros. How to save money-watch our windows.— Wyles, Bros. COLLECTIONS.—Street collections, in aid of the local Red Cross funds, were made on Monday. SALE.—Mr G. V. Price (auctioneer) conducted a successful sale of furniture, dairy-utensils, etc., at the Drill Hall on Wednesday. SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY.-A full committee meet- ing was held on Monday, and was presided over by Mr Ben Davies, C.C. (Beulah). Chief busi- ness done was the alloting of assisted nominations. iSPECIAr, PREACHER.—Pte. T. L. Davies, B.A., and of the R.A.M.C. Unit, Llandrindod Wells, was again the special preacher at Horeb Congre- gational Church on Sunday. To FARM HANDS.-Do you want a Canadian Government free farm, or a ready-made "C.P.R." farm? If so, call and see Mr G. E. Sayce, Fern Lea (agent for "C.P.R." and "Royal" lines.) PERSONAL.—Ptes. W. J. Morris, D. J. Pugh and Evan Vaughan, who joined the "Brecknocks last week, were home over the week-end. They left for Dale (Pembrokeshire) on Monday. Cigarettes and tobacco for soldiers can be bought at less than half the usual prices. Full particulars of Government's special arrangements from Howard Lewis, Stationer, Builth. PATRIOTIC.—The sons of Mr and Mrs Langford (formerly of the town), who went to Australia a few years ago, and took part in the Dardanelles struggle, have now arrived in France. Mr Frank Langford has received promotion. DEATH.The death occurred, at Rosebery House on Sunday, of Mr Wm. Meredith. De- ceased had reached the advanced age of 83 years. The funeral takes place at Cwmdauddwr Church- yard to-day (Thursday). The late Mr Meredith had been ill for a long period. TRIBUTE.—The late Miss Florence Morris, who acted as organist of St. Mary's Parish Church for 35 years, had a. tablet erected to her memory I in the parish church last week. On the brass-tab- let was inscribed. "To the glory of God and to the memory of Miss Florence Morris, faithful and de- voted organist of this church for 35 years." TRIBUNAL.—Colwyn Tribunal met on Monday, and was presided over by Mr H. Evan-Thomas. Others present were Messrs. T. Davies (Vron- olau), W. Prothero (Glannant), E. Davies (Wern- husman). T. L. Vaughan (Llandrindod Wells), | W. W. Lennard (clerk) and Capt. Aubrey Thomas (military representative). Mr J. L. Davies (Llwvnmadoc) attended 6n behalf of the farmers. Several cases were dealt with, and, in the major- ity, temporary exemptions were granted. WOMEN LABOUR.—A largely-attended open-air meeting, in connection with the women labour question, was held near the Assembly Rooms on Monday. Speakers were Mrs S. M. Bligh (Cil- merv Park), Miss Hilda Vaughan (Castle), Mrs B. Maitland Jones, Miss A. Garland (Board of Agriculture), Rev. Gordon Williams (Gwenddwr) and Mrs Herbert Lloyd. THE FAIR.—May pleasure fan here this time was a great disappointment. Practically no am- I usements arrived, and, even if they had, the ,wea- i ther was so rough that 'few would have visited i the pleasure grounds. Sweet stands were all that could be seen on the Groe. and racing motors, shooting galleries, side-shows, etc.. were con- spicuous by their absence. Farmers, however, could not grumble, for their stock made excellent prices. "EXPLOITS OF ELAINE."—The twenty-fourth episode of "The Exploits of Elaine," entitledi "Shadows of War," is being screened at the Kino this week. Wu Fang, in this episode, is ap- proached by secret agents, who commissioned him to secure, at any price, the model torpedo invented i by Craig Kennedy, and in the possession of the U.S. Government. Wu Fang sets his machinery in motion and awaits, results. Succeeding events are full of interest and sensations. JUMBLE SALE.—A successful jumble sale, organ- ised by Mrs J. Ward in aid of the hall funds, was held at Church Hall on Wednesday. There was a large assortment of articles, and buyers were numerous. The ladies, who assisted, were Mrs P. B. Abery, Mrs Edgar Price, Mrs A. V. Price, S in Iles, 'Miss Mau(Ii Mrs C. Whisliav, Mrs M. Smiles, Miss Maud Davies. Miss Prothero 'Market- istreet), Miss Agnes Price (Oriel Villa), Miss Bradley, Miss Handley. Miss James (Lansdowne), Miss Kitto (Brentwood) and Miss Maud Price. The tea was under the supervision of Mrs C. Whislav and Miss Prothero. Mr J. Ward and the Rev. D. Hughes Richards also rendered help. ANNUAL MEETING.—Dr. W. Black Jones, J.P., presided at the annual meeting of the Social Club on Thursday. Others present were Messrs. A. P. Morgan, Herbert Lloyd, J. G. Eadie, W. Smiles, Wallace Jones, C. A. Whislav, J. Mere- dith Jones, H. Bicknell and Sidney Thomas. Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan was elected president of the club for the ensiiin, of the club for the ensuing year. Vice-presidents were re-elected, the name of Dr. Black Jones tak- ing the place of Dr. Fry. Mr J. M. Jones was elected treasurer, and the balance-sheet for the past year had been audited by Messrs. J. M. Jones and P. Collier. A vote of sympathy with the family of their late president (Mr A. Gwynne Vaughan) was passed. The committee was re- elected and the name of Mr H. Bicknell added. Mr Herbert Lloyd offered to give two papers daily if ten new- members could be secured. Votes of thanks were accorded the officers of the club for the able way in which they had carried out their duties in the past. A vote of thanks was also accorded Dr. W. Black Jones for pre- siding. PRESENTATION.—A very pleasing function was performed on Saturday, when Miss C. Bennet Jones, B.A., the English and history mistress of the County Sclioo.1, was made the recipient of an expensive leather attacli4 case. Unfortunately, the case arrived too late for a public presentation to be made at the school, and, consequently, it was made privately by Miss Olive R. Bowyer, the senior girl. Miss Bennet Jones, in a letter of thanks to the pupils, expressed her gratitude for their kindness, the beautiful gift, and especially the kind thought which prompted it. Her associ- atIOn: with the pupils, for the past five years, had been of the pleasantest character, and the souvenir which she was taking away with her would always remind her of their kindness. She was very sorry not to be able to thank them per- sonally, and 'wished them all success, not only in their examinations, but, also, in the development of their best qualities. Miss Bennet Jones left to take up the post of history mistress in Cy- farth'fa Castle School (Merthyr).

LLANFILLO. I DIED IN FRANCE.—News has just come to hand of the death in France of Pte. Dd. Phillips, young- est son of Mr Sam Phillips, Top House, Lkn- filao. Mr and Mrs Phillips have three sons on active service, the eldeat is in Salonica, the second in India, and the youngest as above stated was with the S.W.B. in France. Very much sym- pathy is felit for the parents in their bereavement. Only recently we recorded the death in France of the only son of Mr Jones, Shop, Llanfillo. The death of young Phillips is the second death of a native of the village.

LLANFRYNACH. VESTRY.—At the annual vestry Mr C. H. de I Winton was again nominated rector's warden, and Mr H. Davies 'was re-elected parish wardtm. I ftidesmen chosen were Mesrss. E. R. Davies, J. Prytherch, T. Bottom, G. Oldacre. J. Powell, W. j Waiters. H. Carvell and J. Evans. Lay Sectors appointed were Messrs. C. H. de Winton. H. Davies and W. Walters.

HAY. 21 varieties of garden-seeds for 2/6 (all tested— carriage paid).—Lane, Peterchurch. 416 POLICE COURT.-No cases were down for hear- ing at the police court here on Monday. PENSIONED.—Mr S. Archer (Oxford Road), an employee on the Midland Railway Co., has re- tired on pansion. APPOINTMENT.—Miss D. Wallis (daughter of Mrs Wallis, of Albion Terrace) has been engaged as sorting-clerk and telegraphist at Cardiff Post Office. SUCCESS.—At the recent examination of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. (Carmarthen) Miss Mary M. F. R. Thomas, of Bryngwn Rec- tory, successfully passed in the lower division. 'SALE OF WORK.—A successful sale of work, in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, was held in the Wesleyan Schoolroom on Tuesday. Proceedings were opened by Mrs Watkins, Priory farm, Clifford. VESTRY.-ReV. J. J. de Winton (vicar) pre- sided at the annual vestry meeting. Mr C. E. Tunnard-Moore was nominated by the vicar as his warden, and Mr J. M. Maddy elected people's warden. APPOINTMENTS.—Mr James Cater has been ap- pointed chairman of the burial committee for the ensuing year. The chairman, Rev. J. J. de Win- ton and 'Mr H. Havard have also been appointed the managing committee. TRIBUNAL.—At the last meeting of the rural tri- bunal there were 14 applications. Seven were granted total exemption, one temporary exemp- tion, and three cases were adjourned till the next meeting. The military representative withdrew one case of total exemption. TRIBUNAL.—Bredwardine Tribunal met on Thursday, when there were present Messrs. D. F. Powell (chairman), Rev. G. Leigh Spencer. H. Yorath, R. T. Breese, David Wall, D. A. Prosser, J. Harges't, T. Williams (military repre- sentative) and A. Howard (acting-clerk). The five appeals considered were those of Messrs. George Duggan (The Moor), R. E. Snead (Middle- wood), Chas. E. Haddocks (Dorstone), H. W. Lane (Cusop) and R. Smith (Cowper Hall). The first four were refused and the last adjourned. An application 'by the military authority for the withdrawal of the exemption certificate of Mr Thomas Amos (Bredwardine) was granted.

GLASBURY-ON-WYE. ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary of the Congre- gational Church was celebrated last Sunday after- noon and evening. The Rev. W. H. Price, of Talgarth, officiated. The offertories were in aid of church funds. PARISH COUNCIL.—Mr W. Haynes has 'been re- elected chairman of All Saints' Parish Council, and Mr H. Bishop vice-chairman. Messrs. W. Price and W. Haynes are the representatives of the council on All Saints' school board of manag- ers.

CRICKHOWELL. louNG SKA MAX.—Mr Archie Rowland, son of the Rev. E. Rowland, pastor of Danycastell C.M. Church, has obtained his second mate's certificate. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—The Advisory Commit- tee, under the presidency of Mr A. Beckwith, met on Thursday, and considered over 20 claims for exemption. FOR THE WOUNDED.—The dance, organised in Easter week 'for comforts for wounded soldiers, resulted in over C20 being realised, after payment of expenses. DANYCASTELL CHAPEL.—The R-ev. Gwilym Dav- ies, M.A., minister of Frogmore Street Baptist Church, Abergavenny, preached an able sermon at special services held at Danycastell C.M. Church on Tuesday evening in last week in aid of the Wesleyan Church. The organist was Mr Sidney Chard, Pontypool, and Miss Meredith, Pontypool, sang a solo.

TALYBONT-ON-USK. WOUNDED.—In the latest casualty list appears the name Of Sapper W. Jones, Talybont-on-Usk, who is 'reported wounded. VESTRY.—Llanthetty vestry revealed the fact that the church offertories for the year amounted to X60, which, with the Lenten savings, made X65. Expenses amounted to £ 37, leaving a cre- dit-balance of R28. Messrs. A. W. Lewis and W. Thomas were re-elected wardens.

LLANBEDR. VESTRY. The annual vestry re-appointed .V,farlw ) and James Messrs. John Jones (Gellyfanw) and James Howell wardens for the ensuing year. Messrs. T. A. Browne-Davies, C. vVyle Hughes and Jas. Howell were appointed lay delegates.

YSTALYFERA. BAD OF HOPE.-Members of Zoar Band of Hope had a very enjoyable tea, to mark the close of the session, on Thursday. Rev. Wm. Jones pres''ded, and a large number of children attend- ed. Arrangements were in 'the hands of Mr F. Rees and Miss Lizzie B. Thomas. PERSONAL.—Mrs F. Rees has been re-elected a member of the Boarding-Out Committee of Pon- tardawe Board of Guardians for Ystalyfera dis- trict. Mrs D. J. Rees was also re-elected on the same committee for Ystradgynlais district. PERSONAL .-]Rev. E. G. James (English Congre- gational Church)has accepted an invitation from the British and Foreign Sailors' -Society to or- ganise the society's activities in the Swansea area.

YAYNOR. VESTRY.—Rev. J. Davies presided at the recent annual vestry. Mr J. J. Thomas was electedetee- tor's warden,andMr D. Datham, people's warden. Receipts for the year amounted to £31 7s 10d, and expenditure, X31 10s 4d.

YSTRADFELLTE. RECEIVING ORDERS.—Friday night's "Gazette" contained the following notice—Jane Davies, The New Inn, Ys>tradfelite, Brecknock, licensed vic- tualler (widow).

MAESMYNIS. EASTER ACCOUNT.—Accounts of the parish church, given by Rev. A. S. Thomas (rector), show an expenditure of zCl2 7s 2d, and receipts, £ 12 Os 3d. Consequently, there is a deficit of 6/11. DECORATIONS.—The parish church was taste- fully decorated for the Easiter festival, the decor- ators being Mrs Mason (Little Hall), Mrs Prit- chard (Pontbren), Miss Muriel Powell (Tyny- graig) and Miss G. Powell (Tynygraig). S.P.C.K.—Collections, in aid of the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge, have been received ifrom Valmi Pritehard, Arthur Williams, Muriel Powell, Doris Abberley, Wil- fred Mason and Irene Price.

CWMDU. PARISH COUNCIL.-M-r Josiah Phillips (Lower GUPr) has been .re-elected chairman of this au- thority, and Mr L. J. Davies elected vice-chair- man. Messrs. Wn). Morris (Blinamawr) and William Jones (Llwynan) are the overseers.

TRECASTLE. An Agent is wanted to sell the "Express" at Trecaatle. For terms apply to Manager, "Ex- press" Office, Brecon.

I LLANGATTOCK. BETHESDA CHAPEL.-Tlie Rev. Professor John Evans, B.A.. Brecon, preached at Bethesda Con- gregational Church on Sunday. EASTER VESTRY.—At the annual Easter Vestry in connection with St. Cattwg's Church, Mr S. D. Caine was re-elected rector's warden, and Mr James Edwards, parishioners' warden. The ac- counts showed a balance in hand. The Rev. W. B. Cave Palmer presided.

CEFN-Y-BEDD. WOUNDED.—Corpl. Charles Turford (son of Mr and Mrs J. Turford) has ,been wounded in the left arm. He was conveyed to Bury St. Edmund's (Suffolk) Hospital and underwent an operation there. He is progressing favourably now and hopes to be home shortly.

LLANDOYERY. I PERSONAL.-Ald. T. Watkins has again been elected chairman of the Assessment Committee. ON LEAVE.—Lieut. Richards (S.W. Borderers, College Road) has been home on a brief furlough from the trenches. DISCHARGED.-I,Ce. -Cpl. J. W. Brown (Wilts Regiment) has been discharged from the Army, having sustained a shrapnel wound to his arm. FOOTPATH.—A member told the council, on Tuesday, that for 20 years he had used a certain footpath which had just been closed to the public. The members resolved to confer with the owner. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the last meeting of this authority, Mr David Davies was appointed chairman for the fifth year in succession. Ald. T. Watkins and Mr Rees Lewis, Brown hill, were re-appointed vice-chairmen. Ald. T. Watkins was re-appointed chairman of the Assessment Com- mittee. PARISH COUNCIL.-At the annual general meet- ing of Llandingat (Without), Mr Evan Richard (Verdrte Villa), was appointed chairman, and Mr ( C. Michael (manager of Lloyd's Bank), trea- surer. Messrs. J. Lewis Roberts (Belle Vue). John Richards (Tynycoed farm) and James Rees Morgan were re-appointed overseers. VESTRY.—Rev. D. Edmondes Owen (vicar) pre- sided at the annual vestry meeting. Mr S. Smale (Ystrad Hall) was elected people's warden for Llandingat Church, and Mr Lewis Thomas (Uplands), vicar's warden. Rev. W. W. Poole Hughes (Llandovery College) was appointed people's warden of Llanfair Church, and Mr Morgan Jones (Bradford House), vicar's warden. CRUELTY.—At the police court here, on Thurs- day, James Edwards, formerly a. servant man in the employ of John Clement, Llwynjack, was charged with cruelly ill-treating a mare on the I 30th March. George Thorne and Albert Pater- son, two youths, fellow-servants of defendant, said they saw him beat the mare with a stick, and, also, with a. five-pronged fork. The chairman said they looked on what defendant had done as very cruel, and he would be fined 50/- inclusive. RURAL COUNCIL.—At the annual meeting of the Rural District Council, Mr Isaac Williams (Llan- dre) was elected chairman, and Mr Thomas Jones (Penrhyn, Cilycwm), vice-chairman. Mr Wm. Morris (Caerhyn. Llangadock) was appointed member for Llangadock in place of Mr E. P. Lloyd (deceased). Mr David Jones, Accheth (Llanddeusant), was elected on- the Tribunal to succeed Mr Pryce Hice (resigned). Mr Morgan (Blaenllanant) was appointed a member of the Assessment Committee. A 'HOPELESS CASE.—Edith Evans, of Llanelly, applied to Judge Morgan at Llandovery Court, on Friday, for compensation. She said she had been for nine months head-housemaid with Mrs Grace Campbell at Neuaddfawr. About a fortnight be- fore leaving, when lifting a washstand, she felt a sudden paid in her side, and had not been well since. Medical testimony was to the effect that plaintiff was suffering from hernia, and the Judge, who characterised the case as a hopeless one, gave judgment for respondent with costs.

ABERCRAYE. APPOINTMENT.—Mr T. E. Lewis (Tegfryn Tawe) has been appointed to represent the Bre- oonshire section of the Anthracite miners on the British Soldiers' and Sailors' War Pension Com- mittee. OBITUARY.—The death has occurred of Mrs Charles Davies (Caerphilly), who resided up to two years ago at Abercrave. 'She was well-known, much respected, and great sympathy s felt with the husband and two children who are left to mourn their loss. The burial took place at Tyny- coed on Friday.

YSTRADGYNLAIS. BOXING.—At Swansea a ten-round contest be- tween Young Sharkey (Ystradgynlais) and Mog Williams (Ystaly'fera) was stopped in the fourth | round, Sharkey being declared the winner. j PERSONAL.—Councillor Lewis was appointed chairman of the council on Thursday, and vice- I chairman of Pontardawe Guardians the same day. Mr Lewis Thomas was elected vice-chairman. j PERSONAL.—Rev. Oliver Davies (curate) has taken up his residence in Alltygrug Road. BAZAAR.—A bazaar, in aid of local soldiers, was held in the Church schoolroom on Thursday. The ladies had canvassed the district -thoroughiv, and were able to hand the sum of J626 in cash to the treasurer, in addition to the large number of use- ful and ornamental articles, which adorned the stalls. CALLS.—Mr E. Cynlais Williams (student at the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen) has re- ceived calls to the pastorate of Dyffryn Indepen- dent Church, Maesteg, and, also, to Brynmenin and Bryncnethin, near Bridgend. MEASLES.—Yniscedwyn school has been re- opened, the epidemic of measles having abated. The trouble has now spread to the upper reaches of the valley, and the schools at Caehopkin and Aberorave have had -to be closed, owing to the large number of cases in the district. DRAMATIC.—Gurnos Dramatic Society repeated their previous success in the performance of "Mcahan Mawr I" at the New Cinema on Wed- nesday. There was a crowded house. ORDAINRD.-Rev. E. Vaughan was ordained to the charge of the English Congregational Church here on Thursday. FUNERAL.—The funeral took place at the parish church, on Wednesday, of the two-year-old child of Pte. Thos. J. Smith (Brecon Road) wjho suc- cumbed 'to an attack df measles. Pte. Smith (who is with the Brecknocks) was a-ble to attend. HIRAI. COUNCIL.—At Thursday's meeting of this authority, Mr Lewis Thomas drew attention, to the need of a magistrate for Owmtwrch, and moved they write the county advisory commit- tee to that effect. Mr J. Griffiths (assistant sec- retary of Palleg and District Agricultural So- ciety) wrote .pointing out they had no represen- tative on Ystradgynlais Tribunal, and suggested the name of Mr David Price, senior (Bryngrun- in). Mr H. F. W. Harries (clerk to the Brecon- shire Standing Joint Committee) stated, in a let- ter, that the existing arrangements as to the council's use of the court at the old police station should be continued fr the time being.

PRESTEIGN. VESTRY.-At the vestry meeting the accounts, I presented by Mr Maskintosh, showed a debit balance of ?3 15s 6d. Messrs. Wm. Bird, D. E. Edwards, J. Mackintosh, and J. T. Price were elected churchwardens, and Messrs. J. J. Grif- fiths. H. C. Restall, E. Ince, Richard Davies, W. T. Williams, A. M. Thomas, J. Taylor. W. J. Cole. H. Constable, A. Evans, A. J. Moseley, W. Collis, G. Woodhouse, and T. Higgins were the chosen sidesmen. Messrs. Thos. Walters and A. Jones were re-appointed auditors of the Burial Board accounts.

I NEWBRIDGE-ON-WYE. VESTRY.-At the recent vestry Lieut.-Col. C. Venables-Llewelyn and Mr Evan Jones were ap- pointed churchwardens, and Messrs. T. Davies, 1 J. Davies, D. Powell, B. Price, R. Roberts and R. Stockton, sidesmen. Mr M. H. Hope was elected a member of the parochial church council.

RHAYADER. PARISH COUNCIL.—At the annual meeting of this authority, Mr R. Hughes was thanked for the fair and impartial way in which he had presided over the deliberations of the council during the past year. Mr T. W. Evans seconded, and the proposition was carried. Mr Hughes was re-elec- ted chairman, and Mr T. W. Evans, vice-chair- man. Mr E. J. Worthing (North Street, Rhay- ader) and Mr J. Lewis (Lion Hotel) were ap. pointed overseers. WILL.-)Ars Emily Chandler (Ivy Cottage, North Street, widow), who died on March 19th last, left property of the value of C7,544 gross, and £7,501 net. Testatrix left R500 to her sis- ter, Elizabeth Evans, X500 to her sister, Angelina Davies, £ 500 to her sister, Mary Price, for life. and then for her children, ± £ >uu to the children of her sister, Jane Young, £100 to Ann Elizabeth Price, £100 to her servant, Lucy Jones, and the residue to Anme Elizabeth Prothero, Emily Margaret Margetson, Maud Evans and Eva Evans. No LIGHT.-At the police court, on Wednesday, before Rev. W. E. Prickard (chairman) and Mr Richard Morgan, George Lewis, The Hendre, Nantmel, farm-servant, was summoned for rid- ing a bicycle without a light in East Street, Rhayader, on the 1st ult. P.c. Pitchford said that about 8.50 p.m., on the date in question, he was on duty in East Street and saw Lewis riding a bicycle without a light. Witness asked him why he had no light and defendant pleaded ignorance. Ho was advised to get one, and was told he would be reported. This was his first offence, and a fine of 2/6, inclusive, was imposed. Miss E. MOIRGA-Tlie funeral of the late Miss E. Morgan, of Tycanol, took place on Wednesday. To show their sympathy with Mr J. Morgan and Miss Morgan, the remaining brother and sister. a large number of friends and relatives assembled at the house, where the Re. D. Maldwyn Jones officiated. The chief mourners were Miss Mor- gan (sister), Mr Morgan (brother), and Mr and Mrs Price (sister and brother-in-law). The inter- ment took place at Cwmdauddwr Churchyard. when the Rev. W. Gabe officiated. The bearers were Messrs. Powell (Caernoyadd), J. Jones (Allt- goch), J. George (Gilfach-y-rhvw), Evans (Eithin- gleision). Thomas (Tynlone), and J. Pugh, jun. (Berth). Mr E. Hope, St. Harmon, supplied the coffin. All the arrangements were in the handg of Mr E. Jones, J.P., Pantydwr and Rhayader.

NEW RADNOR. I PARISH COUNCIL.—Dr. R. Harding has  been elected chairman, and Messrs. W. Mills jI J. Watson are still the overseers. f MOTORISTS' ACCIDENT.—A New Radnor ist, Mr George Lingen, was driving home f Kington a few days ago, and. when near Diinft (two miles out), had the unfortunate experic0 of the car running into a bank owing to the stefr ing gear going wrong. The car was bad damaged, but Mr Lingen luckily escaped witb much injury. His companion, MrS. Me-red I a New Radnor butcher, was not so happy, for; sustained cuts about the head, owing to the sIna. ing of the glass screen.

LLANDRINDOD WELLS. I ^,1 1 I ON LEAVE.-Pte. Allan Gould, of the TO"? Hall, who was recently severely wounded in W, fighting in France, has been granted a short 1? of absence on his discharge from the hospital- VISITORS' DEPOT.—In connection with Clothing Sulb-committee of the War Relief  mittee, a depot is to be opened, in order to visitors may have the opportunity of prondl hospital necessaries. Mrs Tom Norton has pI a room at the disposal of the committee. WAR WORK BADGES.—A pleasant little fun took place at the County Buildings on Wedne afternoon, when war work badges were p)rese to the 40 ladies who had been diligent and tinuous workers on behalf of the local c1otb; sub-committee under the Radnorshire Associat of Voluntary Workers. Mrs Venables-Llewe^ chairman of the. committee, entertained the pany to tea, and, in presenting the badges, felt pressed the gratitude she and the committee f for the work which bad been done.

KNIGHTON. I OBITUARY.—Mr Richard Mantle passed away a' Off'a Lodge, on Monday in last week, at the ?a. of 87 years, after residing at the institution '-? about 14 months. The funeral took pla<?" > Llanbadarn-fynydd on Wednesday, the officia^f minister being' the Rev. T. Williams (Bap?? of Maesyrhelem. At the same institution. 0,9 Sunday, Mrs Bridget E. Bateson died at the "do of 74 years. Deceased, who had been an irIW8to for many years, was a member of the BOO  Catholic Church, and Father Davies, of p. bridge, officiated at the funeral last Thursd? The place of interment was Presteign cenieteT? the service being attended by several of be" friends and co-re'ligI onists. In both of the abofo cases, Mr W. Roberts, Enigbton, was the uc<? taker.

Scouts at Boughracd. I INTERESTING ENTERTAINMENT, I ————— I The Scouts' entertainment at the Public i*" Dyswen, on the 25th ult.. was a great succ? The entertainment was arranged by .Bougbf- school-children and the Boughrood and Lly?? Scouts, who had been trained by Mr C. S.  (school and scoutmaster). The proceeds -N,ereWfor the Scouts, .and the chair was taken by E?v-  L. Crichton (Llyswen). The accompaniic? I ?crc ::hyed by the Hon. Mrs Morgan and -$ Nunu. The entertainment was very interest ? rougbout, esp, -ally the items given bF the ?. !'ts themaeJv. Mr Poole ? London ?" master), together with two of his Scout bovs, pened to be present, on account of coming to Wen for a short time to camp out, and ga'e account of the Scouts and the work done by t'llejp in London. Jrl's. The chairman, proposing a vote of tb^ thanked Mr Nunn for starting the Scout ment in 'the district, and. also, thanked Mrs All Mias Morgan and others who had helped to C? the event a success. tØ' On asked to second the vote of thanks ? Mr ?unn. the Hon. Mrs Morgan urged all boys to join the .Scouts, and said she int?? helping them in everv way she could. She sl intended Jwlping their master to drill tbO^l Mrs Morgan added that people around there -b? been interested in the work done lately by ? Scouts. An old lady, living in Boughrood psrio' failing to get her garden planted, hq been hdP ed by the Scouts. Part in the programme was taken by the cb dren, Miss Daisy Patterson, Scouts, Misses ivy Haines anel Daisy Patterson, Miss Betty D^1.. (Crickadarn). Miss Fanny Davies, Miss AVJ Morgan, Misses Faith Jones, Mary HobW' Vera Jones, Doris Pritchard and Blanche Lf^'5' and Masters Ratcliffe and Trevor Jones. 14ios, Gwen Jones, Misses Elsie Havard and CTOeo Jones. Miss Betty Davies and Crickadarn party"

The Cefn Conviction. I QUESTION TO HOME SECRETARY. I h. t" t t" t1JD Mr Snowden has given noMce to question Home Secretary as .to the conduct of the C? police court magistrates, who convicted two y<? men. Bned them m0, and sentenced them to O? c' month a imprisonment with hard labour for dis?" jeototf a leanet in reference to conscientious jootors.

THE "EXPRESS" DIARY. I Wednesday, May 24th.-Annual Entertainment- "t jj Gwenddwr Congregational Church 1 July '3rd to 14th.-Mundesley Bible ConfereDce at Llandrindod Wells.

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LOWER CHAPEL. .LECTURE.— A irip to Belgium" was the sub- ject of an interesting lecture delivered at Bethesda C.M. Church a short- time ago. The lecturer, Mr Brychan M. Powell, Ystalyfera, gave a graphic description of some of the most noted towns and scenes and characteristics of the inhabitants of Belgium, giving now and again an amusing anecdote relating to his experiences by travelling from place to place. Mr Powell kindly gave his services free, in memory of his father, who was a native of Lower Chapel, and cherished many happy recollections of the neighbourhood. The chair was taken by the Rev. O. J. Davies. Votes of thanks were accorded the lecturer and chair- man, and carried with acclamation. The pro- ceeds were in aid of the Sunday school fund.

BRILLEY. VESTRY.-TK vestry meeting here decided to have two new gates placed at the entrance to the churchyard. Retiring officers were re-elected, viz., Mr H. J. Bran age, vicar's warden; Mr T. B. Prosser, people's warden; and Messrs. W. Stokes and T. A. Price, sidesmen.

TRALLONG. VESTRY.-At the vestry meeting Messrs. Thos. Richards and Wm. Scannel! were elected war- dens. Messrs. T. Richards. T. Davies and W. Scammell were appointed lay representatives.

PENDERYN. "WITHOUT R-EiN-s.-At Cefn-Coed petty sessions, 311 Thursday, Jas. Matthews, of Penderyn, wJas fined 9/- for driving a horse and gambo on the main road in the village without reins.

BEULAH. PARISH COUNCIL.—Rev. J. Y. Evans has been re-elected chairman of this authority, and Mr J. M. Thomas,' vice-chairman. Messrs. J. M. Thomas (re-elected) and Isaac Thomas are the overseers.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. Price s Seeds, Oats and Potatoes always re- liable. 338 PROMOTION. Lance-Corpl. iStanley Davies (Machine Gun Corps), of Irfon View, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. A REMINDER.—A large and varied stock of new millinery is now being ..shown at T. B. Lewis's. Novelties in fancy wear, &c. Dress- making, as (usual, executed on the premises. 383 ON LEAVE.—Sapper D. R. Price (Penrhos), of the Railway Royal Engineers, and who is station- ed at Longmoor, pa:d » visit home last week-end and looked fit and well. COUNCIL SCHOOL.-OWing to illness Mr D. R. Gay is unable to attend to his duties as school master. Mr D. S. Thomas, Llandovery, is act- ing as temporary master until Mr Gay is able to resume. We wish him a speedy recovery. ON LEAVE.—Pte. J. L. Edwards, son of Mr and Mrs D. Edwards, Temperance Hotel, arrived home last week on five days' leave from the front. Pte. Edwards is in the H.E. Despite his arduous duties in France for the last 10 months he looked remarkably well. ZION BAPTIST CHAPEL.—The pulpit was occu- pied, on Sunday, by the Rev. W. S. Jones, a pri- vate in the R.A.M.C., stationed at Llandrindod Wells. He preached in the morning in Welsh, and, in the evening, in English to large congre- gations. Master T. R. Williams (Alltwene) pre- sided afcthe organ. MOTeR AcCIDE.NT.-On Monday morning as Mr and 'Mrs James, Swansea, were motor cycling with a side-car attached, from Swansea to Llan- wrtyd, and had reached a dangerous turn known as the Llawdre Bridge, the side-car struck the hedge bank, fct^mtely with a sliding movement, by which means the force of the impact wa's con- siderably modified. Nevertheless, Mr and Mrs James were thrown on to the hedge. Happily both escaped serious injury. The motor cycle was completely smashed. TRIBUNAL.—Mr J. T. Evans, J.P., presided at the last meeting of the Tribunal here. Results cases were :-John Andy Davies, adjourned: Rees Evan Davies and Henry Idris Davies, adjourned; Evan Price (blacksmith), and Isaac Thomas, Es- gairmoel, not varied; Thomas John Jones, Dinas Shop, conditional certificate varied and temporary exemption granted until the end of September. The adjourned application of David Rees Row- lands. Tanycoed, Llanwrtyd, was considered. Ap- plicant said he was remaining home to support his mother, who was old and infirm. He had a brother serving. In reply to the chairman he said he did not think his mother could afford to keep a servant girl. The application was refused. Mr Roderick Jones, Dinas Farm, applied for renewal of certificate, on behalf of David Rees Rowlands, and David Morgans, Henbant. Mr Jones stated he held a contract under the Nortbamman Collier- ies Ltd. for the felling and -hauling of timber and Rowlands and Morgans were employed in cutting pitwood. The application was declined.

LLANGORSE. AIRCRAFT RAIDS.—Insurance against damage by Aircraft can be effected with W. Williams, Gen- eral Insurance Broker and Agent, Bryncelyn, Sennybridge, and 6, Bulwark, Brecon. All policies issued under Government Guarantee. 528

LLANAFAN. Owing to Mr David Lewis joining the Army, an Agent is wanted at Llanafan to sell the "Ex- press." For terms, apply to Manager, "Express" Office. Brecon.

NANTMEL. PROMOTION.—Pte. S. W. Jones, Gaufron Villa, and Pte. John Bowen, Hifron Cottage, of the 1/lst Herefords, have been promoted to Lance.- Corpls. Pte. Jones has been selected to undergo a five weeks' course of musketry training at Altoar Musketry School, near Liverpool. PRESENTATION.—Mr W. Jones, Esgair-rhiw, was presented with a marble clock and purse of gold on his departure from the neighbourhood, subscribed by the members of the Church and friends from the surrounding district, on the 29th ult., at Nantglas Baptist Chapel. Mr Wozencroft presided. Speeches were delivered by Rev. 0. Thomas (pastor) and Mr W. Jones. The presen- \1 7 Tones. The presen- tation was made by Mrs Miles. Mr D. Price (Dolau Cottage) conducted the singing. Mr Jones had been of the utmost assistance and had shown marked ability and much devotion to the little cause, and his departure is naturally a source of general regret, and we all hope he will be spared to continue in the good work.

PENYBONT. VISITORS.—The Right Rev., the Lord Bishop of Lichfield, Mrs Kempthorne, Canon Jupp and Miss Jupp, have been staying at the Severn Arms Hotel. NATIONAL EGG COLLECTION.—During April, 2,471 eggs were sent from Penybont and district to the headquarters for the wounded soldiers and sailors. The different districts sent as follows :— Gwystre, 70: Penybont, 450; Llandegley, 392; Cefnllys, 185; Cantal, 256; Crossgates, 134; Llanfihangel, 161; Llandewy School, 389; Llan- bister School, 305; and Llandegley, 129. SOLDIER'S ACCIDENT.—Sergt. J. Arthur Jones, headmaster of Llanbadarn-fawr School, is home on sick leave. In course of experimental training and practice, Sergt. Jones had the misfortune to dis- locate his left shoulder, thus suffering a serious mishap and much excruciating pain. Sergt. Jones was one of the earliest men in the teaching pro- fession in the county to go on active service, re- joining his old regiment—the Herefords. Although beyond military age and most happy and success- ful in his work, Mr Jones felt it to be his duty to offer his services, which the Army Authorities found to be of much value in different directions. Well-deserved promotion has fallen to his lot.

HOUSEKEEPERS for miles round Builth are well aware that HAMAR'S GENERAL SUPPLY STORES, BUILTH, have an Established Reputation for Selling GROCERIES AND PROVISI" S of the best quality at lowest Market Prices. CPECIALITIES-Pure Teas, Fresh RORsteà O Coffees, Grand Breakfast Bacon, Delicious Butters, Excellent Cheese. Frequent Consign' ments. Ft/lilies Wailed On. Deliveries Prmnpt. Trie, Lisbon Application' WE CHALLENGE BUILTH FOR OUR TEA- J

-=- I NEWCHURCH. "$e II M -r UNERAL.—The funeral took place at /IV- parish church here, on Wrednesday, of Mr J. Owens (Tynycwm), a well-known farmer. Dr ceased was 77 years of age and leaves two sOot) and three daughters. Revs. E. James (rectortr assisted by t,he Rev. W. Thomas (BryngwyW' I was the officiating clergyman.

KNUCKLAS. ,f, I ?fft JOINED.—Mr Chas. Morris ( grandson of and Mrs Bishop, Castle View), has joined Welsh Horse, and is now stationed at Cur near Dublin. Mr John W. Deakins (younger of Mrs Deakins, Castle Inn) joined the RoY 4 Monmouthshire Royal Engineers last week, d is now at Monmouth. Mr T. V. G. Da^ (Cwmheyope) has joined the Royal Welsh FUSl iers, and is in training at Rhyl.