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

BRECON. The amount realised by "Pansy Day." so we are in- formed by the Mayor, amounted to' £ 23. Picture Post Cards, Stationery, etc. latest novelties.—Knight, Struet, Brecon. 851 Private Fred Maund (High Street) was home on leave last week. Mr Robert Lewis (printer's foreman) joined the Royal Garrison Artillery on Tuesday and proceeded to Gos- port for training on Wednesday morning. HOSPITAL FOR FOUNTAIN PENS. Any make Pen quickly and cheaply repaired.—A. Hughes and Son, Stationers. 683 The borough magistrates, on Monday, granted the temporary transfer of the licence of the "Tradesmen's Arms" from Charles Mayo to Miss Goodwin. STRAWBERRIES and TOMATOES freafa picked daily from our own garden.—ALFRED QUARREL, BRECON: We regret to hear that Sec.-Lieut. Webb, of the S.W.B., eldest son of Mr Wbb, organist of St. Marys, has been seriously wounded in France. Do you wish to learn typewriting? If so, you can be taught at the "Express" Office. For terms, apply to the Manager. Rev. W. Roderick' (pastor of Aberedw Congrega- tional Church) occupied the pulpit at Plough Congre- gational Church on Sunday. He also preached at "Cantref" in the afternoon. At Brecon market, on Tuesday, prices were down a bit, but fat stock sold well from lid to 1/- per lb. Fat lambs were selling well at 1/- and 1/H, yearling wethers about 1/ and ewes lOd and lO^d. Prices of pigs were slightly down. WE STILL LKAD.—Our photo enlargements are' acknowledged to be wonderful value. Inspect specimens at the old address-OscAR WATKINS, Top of Lion Street, Brecon. 729 In the published list of successful candidates, at the recent Matriculation Examination of London University, we are pleased to find the name of R. W. Thomas, of Taunton School, elder son of the Rev. T. Gwyn Thomas, Congregational Minister, tBrecon. j Enemy to Health, Uric Acid, cleared by Back- ache Banishers, the Reliable Kidney Pill; certain results in Gravel, Lumbago; delay dangerous; post 1/3; sample free.—Reynolds, Chemist. Hir- wa-in. 686p An unusually large supply for the time of year characterised the produce market h&re on Friday. Prices:—Butter, 1/4 per lb.; eggs, 7 for 1/ ducks, 8/- to 9/- per couple; chickens. 7/- to 7/6: cheese, 8d per lb.; whinberries, 10d to 1/- he quart; black-currants, 5d; and rabbits, 1/- to 1/2 each. NOTICE. Samuel Perry (late J. Perry), Posting Master, Brecon. Excellent Glass and Covered Hearse. Carriages of every description. Reason- able Charges. All orders, left at 32, Watton, Brecon, promptly attended to. b584 The death occurred, on Monday, of Miss Margaret G. Jones, headmistress of the Albany Road Council School, Cardiff. An influenza cold contracted about a month ago developed into rheumatic fever. Her demise will come as a shock to a wids circle of friends. Miss Jones was a well-known singer, and won the contralto eoio at the National Eisteddfod at Brecon. The following candidates, prepared by Miss Gertrude Garlick, Pont-ar-Honddu, Brecon, have successfully pass- ed their recent musical examinations, viz., Miss Dorothy Lloyd, Hampton House, Glasburv-on-Wye, Associate of the London College of Music, and Miss Maisie Millard; Elm Cottage, St. John's Road, Brecon, Lower Division of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and the Royal College of Music. His very many friends in Brecon will he pleased to hear that Mr W. Y. Morris, second son of Mr J. C. B. Morris, chemist, has been gazetted engineer-lieutenant in the Royal Navy Reserve. Mr Morris, who is an old Brecon County School boy and a first-rate athlete, has for the past seven years been engage^ as an engineer with the Union Castle Line and holds a first-class cer- tificate. Those who are wishful to join the V.T.C. for the borough of Brecon are asked to communicate with the Mayor at the Guild Hall at any time to help in the formation of a corps for the town. The Mayor has had several communications with the Hon. R. C. Devereux, who is taking a great interest in this movement, and the purposes are fairly well known, the principal ob- ject being the drilling. &c., of those over military age and who can spare time from their businesses to make themselves efficient in case of emergency. Lieut. B. J. Hodson, Royal Irish Rifles, the well-known Central News war. correspondent, and who for some time was engaged on the Press at Brecon, has been wounded. In a letter to his brother at Cardiff he says:—"I am amongst the slightly wounded. A piece of shell went through my helmet, glanced off my thick head ano lacerated my shoulder. Already the wound is healing. The hospital treatment is all that one could desire. I had great luck, in a way, as th", fragment weighs about a pound and a direct hit would have smashed my skull. Cheeroh!" News has been received by Miss Joseph, 4, The Pro- menade, Brecon, that her nephew, Second-Lieut. Wm. F. Trevor Dixon, 15th Batt., Sherwood Foresters, has been killed in action. The news has not vet been confirm- etd by the War Offi ce. He was an old Mount Street I scholar, and from there he went to Worksop College, Nottingham, where he was given his commission. He was th,, promoter of the Scout movement in Brecon, and a keen athlete. He joined the Foresters about 14 months ago. and had been in the firing line for three months. Lieut. Dixon is a grandson of the Deputy Chief Constable Joseph, ana was well known in Brecon, where he will be sadly missed. On Sunday morning last, at the close of the service, the Rev. T. Gwyn Thomas referred to the approaching departure from the town of Miss Perkins, of Warwick, House, who has been assiciated with the church for a few years, during which time she has rendered very valuable service in connection with the weekly offering accounts, and in other ways. Her faithfulness and loyalty and willingness to serve had commended her to the members generally, whose good wishes would follow her to the new sphere into which she was removing. At the monthly church meeting on the following Tues- day evening a very cordial resolution of thanks was passed to Miss Perkins for her services to the church:

HIRWAIN. I Hirwain laments the loss of two young men at the front, and a third has been wounded, Pte. Willie Llewellyn, who was manager of Holwood's boot-shop. Rev. T. Nicholas, formerly of Glais, visited the place lately and lectured in the Victoria Hall, under the aus- pices of the I.L.P., on "The War and the Sermon on the Mount." Mr William Jones, a cowman on Tynewydd farm, was badlv gored by a bull. The bull was a prize animal be- longing to Major Powell. We are glad to understand that Mr Jones is recovering. Most of the Sunday schools held their annual tea last Thursday. The day was ideal. After tea, the scholars went up to Hirwain Common, where sports were in- dulged in and sweets given to the children. The An- glican Sunday School had their tea on one of Major Powell's fields.

LLYSWEN. I Mr Chas. Heaps (assistant to Mr James CampbeU, inspector of weights Rnd measures for Breconshire) joined the Brecknock Territorials at Dale (Pembroke- shire) last week. Pte. Frederic Jones, son of the late Mr D. Jones (Post Office), has been home on furlough, looking very fit after his many experiences while serving in the Dar- danelles, where he was slightly wounded with shrapnel, having miraculous escapes. Afterwards, he became sick and was in Gibraltar Hospital for at least four months. He is the first one from the village to return home on, furlough from the front, and he has now re- covered sufficiently to re-join the S.W.B.'s, and left for France on the 22nd ult. His brother, Pte. Jack T"Q ia ,,100 servinc there.

"vu, .u- LLANAFAN-FAWR. I Troopers L. and B. Davies (sons of Mr T. Da vies. j Belle Vue) have just been home here on their last | leave before going out to France.

BUILTH WELLS. I Morris's teas are attested, and are in Group AJ-. Among local men at home are Ptes. E. Lawrence, G. Horsey and W. Gwynne. 1 Some goods 'look better than they are—our goods are better than they look.—Wyles Bros. Delicious breakfast bacon,. 1/- per lb.-Davies, Bros. Mr J. S. Davies (Silverdale) joined the Royal Garrison Artillery on Tuesday and proceeded to Gosport for training on Wednesday morning. J. Vauglian Jones and Co.. Victoria Arcade, Llandrindod Welfe, have a splendid selection of Ladies' Silk Rnitted Coats from 12/11 to 42/ 934 Rates in the produce market, on Monday, were simi' I lar to those obtained last week. and ruling quotations were:—Eggs, 8 for 1/ butter, 1/2 per lb.; fowls, 5/- to 5/6 per couple; and trussed ditto, 1/- and 1/1 per lb. At the recent examination of the Associated Board of the R. A.M. and R.C.M., held in Hereford, the fol- lowing were successful:—Lower Division: Miss Eileen Eadie, Fronheulog, and Miss Doris Jones, Daneslea. both pupils of Miss Eva Bourne-Price, L.R.A.M. There was but an average demand for the small sup- ply of stock at the market on Monday. Practically no cattle were offered, and trade in this department was slow. Only a few sheep were penned, and those sold maintained recent satisfactory rates. An "Occasional Correspondent" writes:—"Amongst our gallant Builth men, who have gone to do their 'bit.' none will be more missed than Mr Willie Howells, who has soled and repaired our boots for 15 years. High and low patronised him, and he was a great fav- ourite with the ladies who left their market baskets or sat during their lunch. Others sheltered from the rain or watched people, unobserved, coming from the trains. Besides his good useful work. his kind acts will keep him in mind, and we shall give him a warm welcome back when the war ends." At a meeting of the Rural Tribunal, on Monday, Colonel King-Hunter pointed out to the members of the Tribunal that there was great demand especially for young men. There was much work on the land which could be done by women, so as to release men for military service..—Mr Thomas Pugh said that the women on the farms were doing all they could to help on the land. but there was such a scarcity of women in the rural districts that it was as much as they could do to perform the house work. Those who lived near a village, perhaps, would he able to secure female lab- our.

I TALGARTH. >; -,U" I D. JONES & CO.'S SUMMER SALE now pro- ceeding. THE ECONOMY EVENT OF THE REASON. On Monday afternoon the death took place of Mrs Jones, wife of the Rev. Evan Jones, Congregational minister, Llansantffraid, Mont. The deceased was a native of Talgarth. she being the youngest daughter of the late Mr William Edwards, who resided at Glan- enig. She leaves one son and her husband to mourn their loss, her departure being very deeply regretted, by a large circle of friends. 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

I LLANYNIS. Libanus Chapel anniversary was observed on Sunday, when Rev. F. Jackson (Rhayader) preached an inspir- ing sermon to a large congregation. Miss M. J. Pugh ( S oyaddisaf) presided at the organ, and the collection, in aid of the funds, was a good one. The day-school closed for the' mid-summer vacation on Friday morning, and, in the afternoon, the chitdren were given a tea. Mr Evans (Danyrallt) very kindly al- lowed the use of a field, adjoining the school, and, the weather being ideal, everything passed off most satis- -factorily. Those who assisted at the tea were Misses May Hughes, G. and M. Hamer, Bertha Mason and Maggie Price. Photographs were subsequently taken by Mr P. B. Abery (Builth Wells). The teachers and children were recently entertained aL Cefnllysgwynne by Mrs C. W. Woosnam. An excel- lent tea was provided, and, afterwards, all were allowed to roam at will over the lawns. Games and races were indulged in, prizes for the latter being provided by Mrs Woosnam. A most enjoyable evening was spent, and. on leaving, very, hearty cheers were given by the chli- d:en to Mrs Woosnam for her great kindness.

GLASBURY-ON-WYE. I Mrs H. H. Gibbon gave a tea at Velindre to the Sunday School scholars and friends on Friday afternoon. The summer term of Hampton Grammar School con- cluded on Thursday. A tea for scholars and teachers was given in the open-air. The next terms re-opens on Tuesday, September 19th.

PETERCHURCH. I Sunday last was certainly a day of great interest to the people who attend the Baptist Church here, since a change of ministers being imminent, Mr Shepherd ( Manchester College) preached what is termed his trial sermon (on a second visit) to an appreciative au- dience, and full well he acquitted himself, taking for his text, John i., 42, "And he brought him to Jesus"- that is, Andrew brought Peter to Jesus. and, from this, the preacher built up a very able and wen delivered dis- course on the great work that individuals in the Church of Christ had it in their power to do, entirely apart from pulpit and preacher. One of the hymns, happily chosen, was "Lead kindly light," which was sung as if the congregation truly appreciated the cir- cumstances-it came quite as a bolt from the blue to hear it announced that there would be no evening ser- vice, owing to the fact that the Primitive Methodist Chapel at Vowchurch was celebrating its Sunday school anniversary, and this act of Christian courtesy, on the part of the Baptists, was highly appreciated at Vow- church, and a good many people from Peterchurch paid Vowchurch a visit that evening.

YSTRADGYNLAIS. I Lieut. H. Thomas, R.N., paid a short visit here last week. Rev. W. H. Harries, B.A., B.Litt, has just had the degree of M.A. (Oxon.) conferred upon him. Pte. D. Jones (Cwmllynfell) is home on a visit here for a few days. Signallers J. and A. Jones (Myrtle Hill), stationed at the Crystal Palace, were home on short leave last week. Mr T. J. Wheeler, who has'spent considerable time at Ystradgynlais, has been promoted captain of the s.s. Exeter City. There was a large attendance at the Cinema on Wed- nesday, when the Ystalyfera and District Girl Guides gave an entertainment. The comedy, "Only a Hoax," was the chief item on the programme. A reception meeting was held at the Temperance Hall on Wednesday to welcome Sergt. Emlyn M. Rees and Pte. Griff. Thomas, who had seen considerable ser- vice since the outbreak of hostilities. Scholarships tenable at Maesdderwen County School are to be awarded to Trevelyan Rees (Penrhos), Mary Williams (Abercrave), G. Powell (Abercrave), A. Davies (Abercrave), D. W. Morgan (Abercrave), T. Davies (Cynlais), D. G. Jones (Yniscedwyn), R. J. Lewis (Aber- crave), M. H. Thomas (Gurnos), and Annie Morgan (Caehopkin).

CWMTWRCH. I Pte. Gwilvm Thomas, who is with the Pembrokeshire Yeomanry, was home on leave last week-end. Pte. J. W. Thompson. R.A.M.C., visited his pareilts for a few days last week. Able-Seaman W. King, R.N.V.R (Burry Villa) visited the locality a few days ago. Pte. T. Morgan, 23rd Welsh Pioneers (Surrey) visited his brother here last week-end.

ABERCRAVE. I Mr J. Davies (son of Mr T. Davies) has been success- ful in passing the degree of A.L.C.M. Pte. D. Lewis, S.W.B., has been discharged from the Army. Pte. D. Roberts, S.W.B. (wounded at Suvla Bay) has been discharged.

ABEREDW. I Anniversary services were held at the Congregational Church on Sunday. Rev. R. J. Williams (pastor of Plough Congregational Church, Brecon) delivered three sermons to good congregations, the evening service be- ing very well attended. Miss G. Samuel (Doleirw, Rhos- ferig) sang the solo, "He shall wipe away all tears" at the evening service. Miss Gwlithyn Jones (Hendre) pre- sided at the organ. Satisfactory collections were taken in aid of the Church funds. Pte. Rees Pugh, 2nd Monmouthshire Regt. (Glanedw) and Pte. Vaughan Morris, 3rd Herefords (Mill), who have been home on leave for .harvest work, returned to camp at Oswestry this week. A service; to the memory of the late Mrs Gwenllian Jones (Trevaughan). was conducted at the Congrega- tional Church, of which the deceased lady was a mem- ber, on the 23rd ult. The respect in which she was held, was shown by the large congregation present. People came from distrietc; as far away as Franks- bridge, Llandilo-graban and Builth Wells. Rev. W. Roderick tpastor) preached from the words. "Precious in the ?ij;ht of the Lord is the death of his saints." Appropriate hymns were sung. Deceased, a native of Llandilo-graban, had lived at Trevaughan about 40 years.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. I Price's Tea & Coffee still gaining ground. 338 The Council school closed for the summer vacation on Friday, Haymaking was the chief pastime of agriculturists during the past week, the climatic conditions proving ideal for the purpose. Salem Sunday school, Llandovery, had its trip on Thursday last. Llanwrtyd Wells was visited, and, favour- ed with glorious weather, a most enjoyable time was ,spent. MILLINERY AT POPULAR PRICES.— Newly bought stock, selected at the GREAT LONDON DRAPERY EXHIBITION. Cus- tomers can rely on getting up-to-date styles at SAUNDERS-MORGAN'S, 830 A terrific thunderstorm accompanied by vivid lightning and heavy rain and hail raged over the Llanwrtyd dis- trict on Wednesday evening. Old inhabitants say that they had never experienced such thunder and such tor- rents of rain. FLOWERS are "a joy for ever," and plentiful just now. Every home could make a good dis- play bv purchasing dainty GLASS and other VASES at T. B. Lewis 's CHINA DEPART- MENT. Pte. R. Davies, who has been in hospital suffering from shell shock, arrived home last week on 10 days leave. Corpl. R. C. Beard, of the 4th Welsh, who has been on active service at the Dardanelles and Egypt, is in hospital at Manchester suffering from rheumatic fever. Sapper D. R. Price, of the R.E., stationed at Longmoor, paid a visit home during last week, looking fit and well. I

CRICKHOWELL. I At Trinant eisteddfod, on the 14th inst., Master Austin Williams (son of Mr and Mrs E. Williams, of Trinant, and late of New Road, Crickhowell) won first prize for painting (under 14) a "wild rose spray" out of eleven competitors. Master Williams has won a number of prizes.

LOWER CHAPEL. I We regret to record the death which occurred on Sunday of Mrs Thomas, Tybach. Deceased passed away after a protracted illness at the age of 74 years. She was the widow of the late Mr Edward Thomas, roadman, and leaves two sons, one in South Africa and one serving with the colours. The funeral is at the Baptist Chape) to-day (Thursday).

PENNORTH. I The annual tea and outing in connection with the Congregational Sunday school was held at Llangorse on Wednesday last. The children spent a very pleasant time on the banks of the lake indulging in boating, etc. Mr Jenkins, Llangorse, supplied an excellent tea.

I CRAY. I The funeral took place at Horeb Calvinistic Method- ist Chapel, on Wednesday, of the late Miss J. Thomas, third daughter of Mr and Mrs D. O. Thomas (Llwyn- neuadd). Deceased was only 24 years of age, and had been assistant-teacher for over three years at the Council School, where she spent her childhood days as a scholar, and, afterwards, commenced teaching. On the 20th ult the funeral took place of Miss Jennet Thomas, daughter of Mr and Mrs D. O. Thomas, Llwyn- neuadd. A thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rain, broke over the valley in the afternoon, but a large number of friends and relatives followed the mortal re- mains to the graveside in Horeb graveyard. Rev. Rhys Williams, Brychgoed, and Rev. Evans, Sennybridge, officiated at the house, and Rev. D. H. Williams, Tre- castle, and Rev. Ogwen Davies, Cray, took part in the service at the chapel, "lLnd Rev. Wm. Jones, Beilidu, at the graveside. There Was a large number of wreaths and floral tributes laid on the grave by loving friends and relatives, including one from the scholars of Cray school, where, until quite recently, Miss Thomas was teacher, apd one from her many friends in Cray, who sadly mourn her loss, having left them early at the promising age of 24 years.

LLANFIHANGEL-NANTMELAN. I It is with regret that the inhabitants of this district received the sad news of the serious wounding of Pte. Willie Morgan, of the 10th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, during the present great push in France. Pte. Morgan is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Morgan, Letton Court, Brampton Brian, formerly of Trewalter, Llangorse, and nephew of Mr and Miss Morgan. Pontwillim, Brecon. Pte. Morgan volunteered for active service in July, 1915, and, in the following August, went to France with his regiment (under the command of Capt. Harley, Brampton Brian). He has seen a lot of fighting, but until July 17th last had escaped unhurt. We under- stand his wounds are of a very serious nature, and the greatest sympathy is felt for the family, who are very well known and respected in this county. Pte. Morgan is an old Brecon County School boy.

BEAUFORT. I Two Beaufort boys were bound over by the Trede- gar magistrates, on Tuesday, for having wilfully re- leased the brakes of two trucks belonging to the Ebbw Vale Company. The trucks crashed through a gate, doing damage to the extent of £7 10s. Had the trucks taken to the London and North Western Railway line there might have been loss of life.

TALYBONT-ON-USK. I In response to. an invitation sent out by Messrs. David and W. J. Price, auctioneers, a number of farmers and others interested met at Church Hall to discuss the advisability of establishing an auction mart. Mr E. C. Maurice presided, and, strongly advo- cating a mart, stated he had offered an ideal site for the purpose near the pens, and that he would do all in his power to make the movement a success. On the proposition of Mr Furmedge, seconded by Mr Edgar Morgan, the meeting unanimously decided to start a mart, the first of which is to be held on the 21st inst.

LLANDOVERY. I No less than 3.17 inches of rain fell here during July. Pte. W. Thomas, Welsh Regiment, has been wounded in France. Dr. Morgan has been temporarily appointed medical officer to the Caio district. Private Evan James (brother of Mrs Johnson, Bristol House) has been in the fighting line since the outbreak of the war. At a recent examination in pianoforte-playing and musical-knowledge, Miss Bronwen Richards, Llanwrtyd (85 marks, honours) and Miss Hilda Davies, Bryn-Irfon, Llanwrtyd (100 marks, honours) were successful. The death occurred on Monday, in his 8lst year, of Mr Morgan Saunders Morgan, Cilycwm House. The de- ceased gentleman was well known as a keen eistedd- fodwr. having been a successful competitor as bard. essayist, and singer. He was a Liberal in politics, and fearlessly championed the cause. A total abstainer and non-smoker, he had the temperance cause at heart, and worked hard in the support of the movement. He was a Congregationalist, and, for over 30 years, a dea- con at Capel-y-Groes, Cilycwm. He leaves four sons and two daughters. The funeral takes place to-day (Thursday).

CEFN-COED. In Monday's casualty list, as died of wounds, ap- peared the jiame of Pte. T. Jones (Cefn), Loyal North Lanes. Regt. The annual tea-party of Hen-dy-Crwdd was held at the Church Tavern, Vaynor, on Tuesday. The children, after tea, indulged in various games and racing com- petitions. Ebenezer Welsh Congregational Chapel's tea took place at the Church Tavern, Vaynor, on Wednesday, and proved to be one of the most successful for many years. When Charles E. Phillips, licensee of Pontsticyll Inn, was summoned at Cefn-Coed for failing to admit the police it was stated that he was with the troops in Salonica. Police-constable D. Richards said he was only let into the house on Sunday morning eight minu- tes after knocking. Two men were in the bar, drinking hop-bitters. The case was dismissed on payment of costs. At an examination, under the auspices of the South Wales Unitarian Association, the following members of the Sunday school were successful in obtaining cer- tificates for proficiency in Bible knowledge:—Class 1, stage 2 (advanced), Doris Simon, Gwen M. Watkins, Willie Simon, David T. Prosser, Thomas M. Weaver and Emlyn Watkins; class 1, stage 1 (elementary), May Lewis, Marv E. Thomas, Maggie Edwards, Olwen M. Edwards, Carrie Davies, Annie Lewis, Sarah Davies, Doris May Morgan, Emlyn Weaver. Wm. A. Thomas and Towy Morris.

BRYNMAWR. I Rev. Oswald, vicar, has been appointed by the Brecon- shire County Council a Governor of the Brynmawr Council school, in the place of the Rev. John Simon, who is now vicar of St. David's, Brecon. Mr W. J. Tong, of Messrs. Tong and Cobon (auction- eers) held a property sale at the Castle Hotel. on the 26th ult. Holly Mount, let at a yearly rental of f54, with a ground rent of t3 10s, and 34 years of lease to run. was bought by Mr D. Gibson Harris, for £ 700. The Imperial Hotel and Cafe, let on a yearly tenancy at a rental of £80. with a ground rent of &6, and an nnex- pired lease of 81 years, was bought by Miss M. J. Price, Beaufort Street, for £ 1,000. Messrs. Gabb and Wal- ford. Abergavenny, were the solicitors for the vendors.

PONTSARN. Lieut. Edward Davies (son of Mr and Mrs Edward; Davies, of Machen), who is home on short leave, was on Monday presented with a centre silver tray by the ten- ants of New Duffryn and Pantscallog, on the occasion of his recent marriage. The presentation was at Pont- sarn.

I HAY. I Lane's for Summer Hats, Blouses, Neck-wear, Etc. 416 There is a large number of visitors in the town at present. So cases were down for hearing at the police court on Monday. General Davidson, who took part in the relief of General Townshend in the fight for Baghdad, is now I staying at Mayfield, Cusop. Captain Armstrong, of the Royal Engineers, and of the firm of Messrs. Cheese and Armstrong, is home at Mayfield, Cusop, on a brief leave. Mr James, son of Mr T. E. (Collhcil Schools), joined the Brecknock Territorials at Dale (Pembroke- shire) last week. He was, prior to enlisting, a bank- clerk. News has reached the town of the death in action of Pte. Jones, who, prior to joining the forces, was a clerk at the local branch of the National Provincial Bank. His home is in Bala. Medals for long service (20 years) have been awarded Fireman H. Webb and Fireman F. Webb. Medals have also been awarded Fireman R. Williams (15 years' ser- vice), and Fireman J. Lewis and Engineer Humphrey Webb (10 years' service each). Mrs Parry kindly lent the Cae-Dowry Field for the scene of the annual camp meeting, in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church. This took place on, Sunday and was largely attended. Speeches were de- livered by Rev. F. Moseley, Mr James (Moity) and Mr W. Randall. Cresswell Penny Fund receipts from this district to Herefordshire General Hospital during the present year are as follow: -liredwardine, per Miss Phillipson, 17/5; Clifford and Hardwicke, Mrs Leigh Spencer, 15/ Clyro, Mrs Crichton, R2 7s Id; Presteign, Miss Coates, 92 Os 6d Eardisley, Mrs Lock, 13 18s 3d; and Whitney-on-Wye, Mrs Richings, R2 13s. A goodly number of local tradesmen met at the Crown Hotel on Wednesday last week. Mr W. Terrett acted as chairman. The object of the meeting was to decide whether or not the 7th inst. (Bank Holiday) should he observed as a holiday in the town. Various opinions were expressed, but, eventually, members pre- sent resolved to observe the holiday. The annual treat in connection with the Congrega- tional Sunday School was, through the kindness of Mr and Mrs Dd. Prosser, held at Cooper's Hall this year. Owing to the very favourable weather, a large number attended, and, from all appearances, enjoyed them- selves. A tea was provided, and, as usual, the juveniles indulged, in games, etc.

I KNIGHTON. I Seven wounded soldiers arrived on Wednesday, the number at present being cared for at the local V.A.D. hospitals being 38.

I RHAYADER. I Amongst the fallen lately in the great push at the I front in France is Pte. Price, Welsh Guards. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Price, Cetlos, who not long since removed to Herefordshire.

1 LLANDRINDOD WELLS. I Principal Forsyth, of Hackney College, was amongst I the distinguished preachers who occupied pulpits here on Sunday. This is the doctor's second visit to the spa.

I NANTMEL. Mr J. H. Dixon (headmaster), an enthusiast on I scientific agriculture, has just passed the examination of the Royal Horticultural Society. Mr Dixon had pre- viously passed in the advanced stage of scientific agri- culture of the South Kensington Examination.

I PENYBONT. The total collection of eggs for July in Penybont dis- trict amunoted to 1,900. The districts have contributed as follows :-Gwystre, 48; Penybont, 443; Llandegley, 331; Cefnllys, 130; Cantal, 162; Crossgates, 89; Llan- tthangel, 101; Llandewy, 287; Llanbister, 194; Llandeg- ley School, 115. The secretary adds:—"It is much to be regretted that Knighton Hospitals have not received a share of eggs from the National Egg Collection, but according to the letter of the Hon. Sec., Mr R. J. Dartnell, the shortage is considerably over half a mil- lion, and we presume the city and town hospitals are supplied before the smaller ones in the country districts, where eggs are more easily obtained.

I HEYOPE. I The school-children here have sent over 3,000 eggs to the depot at Knighton for wounded soldiers. • Right Rev. E. L. Bevan, D.D. (Bishop of Swansea) held a confirmation service at St. David's Church on Tuesday. Rev. Lewis Jones, M.A. (rector) acted as chaplain. Miss Blower (Knighton) presided at the or- can.

PRESTEIGN. I Mr Montague Kemp, junr., attached to the Royal Flying Corps, has gone out to France with his Corps. Rev. Joseph Stringer, formerly Wesleyan minister here, has been elected a member of the Legal Hundred. A meeting, to arrange for Russian Flag Day, was held here on Monday, Rev. H. L. Kewley presiding. Dis- cussion ensued as to ways and means of effecting ar- rangements, and the meeting ultimately appointed several lady-collectors.

BOY SCOUTS I WILLING TO HELP FARMERS. I AN ATTRACTIVE OFFER. I Mr W. Graham Bell, hon. secretary of the 1st Swan- sea Valley Troop Boy Scouts, Ystalyfera, writes as follows:- "Some of our boys (14-18) having holidays from August 5--12 are prepared to help farmers in hay-fields during that week for a small remuneration to cover cost of food, expenses, etc. They would bring their own tents and blankets and could sleep in them without any special preparation by farmers. Would you kindly mention the fact in your columns and ask any farmers who would like our assistance to communicate with me as soon as possible, as the boys are anxious to be doing their bit." This appears to us to be a good opportuity for farm- ers in the district lying between Brecon and Ystaly- fera, which Mr Bell says is preferred. It usually hap- pens that in these upland districts the hay harvest is rather later than in the lowlands,. and the boys can be depended upon to work energetically. Mr Bell also informs us that many local farmers have gladly ac- cepted the hoys' help and found it to their advantage. Now, on their holidays, they want to go farther afield. We should advise farmers who are short of labour, or who want to augment that they already have, to com- municate with Mr Bell at the address mentioned.

Sir Jo^n Llewellyn. I SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO SQUIRE OF I PENLLERGAER. An unfortunate and painful accident Occurred on Monday to Sir John Llewellyn, the aged and popular squire of Penllergaer. Sir John slipped on some steps in his beautiful grounds and fractured certain bones in one of his legs. Sir John is 81 years of age, and, naturally, such an accident is regarded with great commiseration.

Brecon C.E.M.S. I UNITED SERVICE AT BATTLE CHURCH. I The annual visit of the members of the Brecon branch of the C.E.M.S. to Battle is an event always as pleasing as it is profitable. The meeting is ar- ranged principally with the object of meeting members of the Battle and other local branches, but the gather- ing last Sunday afternoon was made the more re- markable by the presence of a number of wounded soldie:s from Penoyre Hospital, some twenty of whom accepted the Vicar's invitation to join the company. The little church of St. Cynog's, beautiful for its situation on an eminence commanding magnificent views of the upper valley of the Usk and the Beacons and Great Forest ranges, was crowded at the after- noon service, which was that specially arranged for C.E.M.S. gatherings. The presence of those who had been face to face with the grim realities of life added to its impressiveness. The ppayers were said, and the Lesson read by the Rev. H. J: Church Jones, M.A. (Vicar), and favourite hymns which;included" Onward Christian Soldiers weresung with fervour. The Bishop of Swansea, in a most help- ful and interesting address took- as his subject- "Man's need of God, and God's need of man," and incidentally touched upon some striking incidents experienced during his recent visit to the troops in India. Mr Webb presided at the organ. Following the service, the visitors were entertained to tea, which was laid in the Parish Hall, by the Vicar, where the ladies of Battle Church very kindly assisted at the tables. The very many who remained for evensong whiled away the intervening hour in pleasant conver- sation under the shade of the trees in the beautiful park of Penoyre. At the evening service the Vicar officiated and preached an eloquent sermon, Sergt. Arthur Hando, an old organist of the church and who is on leave, presiding at the organ. The meeting was altogether a great success, and a pleasant walk home through the woods in the cool of the evening termin- ated a glorious Sunday well spent. I

I "A Sad Case." I I BRECON MOTHER AND HER CHILDREN. At Brecon on Monday, before the Mayor and Mr Jas. Morgan, Sarah Ann Lloyd, 28, Newgate Street, was charged with neglecting five of her children in a manner likely to cause them unnecessary suffering or in- jury to their health. Mr Lewis Jones ap- peared for the N.S.P.C.C., and said it was a very sad case, as defendant was the wife of a soldier now on service and was in receipt of something like 44/- a week. She was a sober woman and went out to work, but, said Mr Jones, apparently she could not take c^re of her children. Inspector Evans, N.S.P.C.C., said in consequence of complaints he called at defendant's home in August, 1911. FIVe children were then in a dirty and verminous condition, and the bedding of the house likewise. He warned defendant, and on his next visit there was an im- provement.. He kept the case under observation until July, 1914, when there was such an improvement that he was able to drop the case. On the 22nd inst., he received a further complaint. He called at the house and found the mother was out working at the hay. Three children, aged 5. 3 and 2. respectively, came to the door, and the baby, 13 months old, was on the couch. He found the children, who appeared thin and bloodless, in a dirtv condition, and later in the day called Dr. Francis in. The bedding and the house gener- ally were in a similar state. Mr James Morgan: Was there any food In the house? Witness: Yes. there was food there, but I believe the cause of the children being poor and thin was owing to their verminous condition. Witness, pro- ceeding, said he called again that morning and found defendant had bought new bedding and bed-clothes and had also attended to the children. As far as he knew, she was a sober woman. She told him she was in re- ceipt of 31/- a week separation allowance, 12/- from one of her elder boys, and a 1/- a week from another boy—altogether R2 4s a week. She also went out to work, and he understood she worked well, but neglected her children. The cause was certainly not poverty. Dr. Francis described the condition of the house as very, dirty, and gave details of the examination of the five chi:dren. aged. respectively, 13. 5, 3, 2 and 1 years, which, he said, he found most dirty and verminous. Some of them were very thin and anaemic, and he be- lieved the baby had whooping cough. The rooms up- stairs were in a filthy condition. Mr Lewis Jones: In your opinion was that verminous state injurious to the children's health?—Decidedly. Defendant was understood to say that the baby was perfectly clean and she had done her best for the chil- dren. If the bench would give her a month she would get into a better house. The Mayor said the bench considered it a very bad case, and one which the Society were justified in bringing forward. The penalty for such an offence was six months, but in consideration of the children and on conditions they would lay down. they had decided to ad- journ the case for a month. She would be under the supervision of the Inspector and she must not go out to work. On those conditions they adjourned the case for a month to see if she would improve. If not she would be sent to prison. "You make up your mind," said the Mayor, "to act as a mother should act."

I Hay's New Postmaster. I RECOGNITION OF SERVICES. Mr and Mrs A. Powell (Post Office, Hay) have re- ceived a letter and a substantial cheque from the parishioners of Eardisley and Almeley, the districts where they lived for 15 years, prior to Mr Powell's pro- motion to the postmastership at Hay. Below we re- produce a copy of the letter. "Eardisley, Julv 29th; 1916. I To Mr and Mrs A. Powell. The parishioners of Eardisley and Almeley feel they cannot let you leave without conveying to you their appreciation of the genial and courteous manner in which you have conducted, for so many years, the Post Office at Eardisley, Your removal from our parish is much regretted, but, at the same time. we hope the change will be beneficial to you. As a slight token of our good wishes for your future success, and of the value of your services here, we ask you to accept the enclosed cheque from the following subscribers. Yours sincerely, The letter is followed by a list of forty-four names, and these, only partly, show how much Mr and Mrs Powell were respected in their "ain countrie."

I Mr Sidney Robinson, M.P. WELSH FARM COLONY. At the House of Commons, on Tuesday, a meeting was held of the Agricultural Committee of the Welsh members of Parliament, when there were present Sir Herbert Roberts, Mr Vaughan Davies, Mr Sidney Robinson, Mr Ellis Davies, Colonel Pryce-Jones and Mr E. T. John. The meeting was held to consider the question of establishing a farm colony in Wales for returned Welsh soldiers and sailors. A little while ago the Welsh M.P.'s saw Lord Crawford and Mr Acland on the subject, and they made the suggestion that if the Welsh members would not press the amendment which they had carried against the Government Wales should have up to 1,500 acres for such a colony. The meeting also considered a com- munication from Lord Crawford containing in sub- stance this offer, though no acreage was mentioned. The members practically de'ided to accept the offer subject to the control b., IIJ. in the hands of a Welsh committee. Sir Herbert. Roberts was to see Lord Crawford to continue negotiations the following day.

Mr J. P. W. Gwynne Holford, J.P., D.L. Mr James Price William Gwynne Holford, J.P., D.L., of Buckland, Breconshire, High Sheriff of Breconshire in 1857, who died on February 5th, in his 83rd year, left estate of the gross value of £ 216,638, the net personalty being £ 13,082. The testator left X500, the horses, carriages, motor cars, farm stock, and implements, etc., to his wife an annuity of £ 400 in trust for his three nephews, James Hugh Gwynne, Henry Wyndham Pearce Gwynne, and David Charles S. Gwynne, to abate as they shall all re- spectively die; £100 and an annuity of £ 50 to his sister, Jane Eliza Ann Gwynne X500 to his nephew, Edmund Arthur Herbert; an annuity of £ 50 to his cousin, Jessie Frances tO'Farrell; X200 to his friend, Capt. Travers, if acting as his estate agent at the time of his death t20 to his late secretary, Mrs Sarah Timms, as a souvenir; f50 each to his keepers, William Maidment and John Cross. The family jewels, pictures, plate, etc., arc to devolve as heir- looms. The residue of his property he left in trust for his wife for life, but the executors are empowered to employ a sum not exceeding f:1,000 a year for the support and maintenance of his daughter, and should she marry in the lifetime of her mother a sum of £ 3,000 a year is to be paid to her. Subject thereto, all the estate is to be held in trust for his daughter for life, with remainder to her sons in seniority. Probate of the will is granted to the Right Hon. Walter Hume Long, President of the Local Government Board Mr John Mathew Curre, of Chepstow; and Mr John Edward Wase Rider, of Lincolns Inn, solicitor.

Llanwrtyd Properties. ALL FARMS DISPOSED OF. At the Abernant Hotel, Llanwrtyd Wells, on Friday, Messrs J. Howell Thomas and Son, F.A.I., Carmar- then, offered for sale freehold farms and small-holdings in the parish of Treflis, Breconshire. The freehold holding, Brynhir, 67a. Ir. ',Slp., was sold to the tenant, Mr John Thos. Evans, Abernant House, Llanwrtyd, for £ 510. The freehold holding, Tycoch, 58a. 2r. 31p., held by Mr Thos. Jenkins as an annual tenant, was sold for £690 to Mr Rhys Thos. Daviee, Bronffynnon, Llan- gammarch Wells. The freehold holding, Llwyntaircollen, 45a. Or. 27p., in the occupation of Mr Thos. Jones, as yearly tenaut, was disposed of to Mr Thos. Protheroe, Carregronw, Beulah, Garth, for £520. The freehold farm, Wern, 51a. 2r. 27p., was sold for £ 760 to Mr Wm. Davies, Nanteyrdwyn, Llanwrtyd. A freehold meadow (adjoining the last lot), 18a. 3r. 3p., was sold to Mr W. Thos. Harris, Gadlys House, Aberdare, for 185. The freehold holding, Penhernwen, 62a. Or. 13p., in the ocf upation of Mr John J. Thomas, as an annual I tenant, was sold forE740 to Mr Isaac Thomas, Caerau, Treflis, Liangammarch. The solicitors were Messrs Barker, Morris, and Owen, Carmarthen, and Messrs Marsden, Burnett, Faithful, and Davy, 11, Henriette-street, Cavendish- square, London, W.

BOWLS. DOWLAIS v. BRECON. I We have in hand a report of the bowls match, played I between Dowlais and Brecon at Dowlais on Saturday. A full report of the game will appear in next week's isstie.-Eci.

HOUSEKEEPERS for miles round Builth are well aware that HAMAR'S GENERAL SUPPLY STORES, BUILTH, have an Established Reputation for Selling GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS of the best quality at lowest Market Prices. SPECIALITIES—Pure Teas, Fresh Roasted O Coffees, Grand Breakfast Bacon, Delicious Butters, Excellent Cheese. Frequent Consign- I ments. i Families Waited On. Deliveries Prompt. Trice List on Application. WE CHALLENGE BUILTH FOR OUR TEl. )

Builth Rural Tribunal. THE CASE OF AN OLD SHEPHERD. There were present at a meeting of the Builth Rural Tribunal on Monday, Messrs. Thos. Pugh (Wernfawr), J. Jones Hope (Llwynderw), Roger Powell (Erw-hir), Rees Jones (Tyffoes), John Jones (Llwyncus), David Davies (Poityn), W. W. Lennard (clerk). The military authorities were represented by Colonel King Hunter (Brecon), Mr C. W. Woosnam (Cefnllysgwynne), and Mr G. James (Crickhowell). A number were granted tem- porary exemptions to August 31st. Mrs Pugh (Brynyoye, Llanafan) appealed on behalf of Mr J. Hugh Jones (Cwmcrogau). Mr Oliver Thomas (Talwrnmaenog, Llanwrthwi) who attended on behalf of Mrs Pugh, said that the man- for whom the application was made came to Mrs Pugh's service since the passing of the Military Service Act. but prior to that he had discussed terms with the ap- pellant. When Mrs Pugh took over the farm she took over the sheep also and the old shepherd who had been in the employment of the previous tenant for over 31 years. He had been paid partly in cash and in kind by being allowed to retain land on the Lluast. Mrs Pugb having taken over the farm made up her mind that it would be better to pay her shepherd in cash and that he should give up the hind, and when she informed the old shepherd of her decision and that she was anxious to have the land of the Lluast for her own use, he ap- proved in giving up the land in May last. In May he retired saying that he did not feel' able to continue anY longer. As far back as August 1914, Mrs Pugh had spoken to Jones as becoming her shepherd. Mr C. W. Woosnam (military representative) pointed out that Mrs Pugh in the appeal form stated that her old shepherd retired suddenly on account of ill health- Mr Thos. Pugh (acting chairman) said that he was under the impression that the house at the Lluast was in a bad state of repair. Therefore it was necessary to have a single man to act as shepherd. The military representative said that what he wanted was a medical certificate as to the health of the old shepherd, as it was remarkable that he retired at such a time. The chairman said that he was at present living at Gelynen, and it was not likely that he would leave his brother and take up the work of a shepherd once- more. Mr O. Samuel (farmers' representative) said that ac- cording to instructions of the Board of Agriculture, Mrs Pugh was entitled to a shepherd. The military representative remarked that he did not doubt the statement that Mrs Pugh was entitled to, have a shepherd, but the point was whether she was entitled to the man in question. The chairman said that the man in question had been acting as shepherd from his boyhood. The military representative asked what was the num- ber of people kept on the farm. Mr Thomas said that the labour on the farm consist- ed of Mrs Pugh (age about 50 years), a servant girl i about 16 or 17 years, a farm bailiff about military age. 4; and a waggoner under military age. The military representative remarked that the state- ment made by Mr Thomas did not agree with the par- ticulars in the appeal form. The chairman observed that the farm was a large one and required more hands than they had at pres- j ent. Exemption to the 31st of October was granted, and in the case of Mrs Pugh being able to secure a shepherd above military age, to replace Jones, his certificate to become void. The adjourned case of Mr Edward Lewis, Peancae- bach, Abergwessin, came up for consideration, and one month exemption was granted so as to give Lewis suf- ficient time to secure particulars in support of big claim as a tenant of the holding.

Red Cross Hospital, Penoyre. Sir,—This week we wish to acknowledge very gratefully the following most welcome gifts —Large quantity of cigarettes, Mr Sidney Robinson, M.P.; bowling prizes, Mr Stanton cigarettes and matches, Mr and Mrs R. C. de Winton, Capt. and Mrs Hore- Ruthven, Mrs Gilbert Thomas and Mr Wiloicks jn vegetables and fruit, Mrs Napier Sturt, Mrs Gamons Williams, Mrs R. Garnons Williams, Mrs 1 Evans (Ffrwdgrech), Mrs Powell (Castell Mado i), j Mr Morgan (Mount Pleasant), Mrs Price (Upper Pontwillim), Miss de Winton (Work Depot) shirts, bananas, biscuits, jellies, etc., school children at Daranfelin, per Mr R. Morgan; fish, Mrs Ash- worth eggs (205) collocted in Sennybridge district, per Miss Davies (Cwmwysk) books, eggs and fruit, Mr R. Morgan; vegetables, fruit and eggs,. Llanhamlaeh school children; vegetables, fruit and eggs (two hampers), Llanhamlaeh Whist Drive, pet Miss Mills; eggs, butter and vegetables, Market Stall, per Miss Best. We should be deeply grateful if the generous donors would kindly enclose their names in every parcel. LUCY MAYBERY, Aug. 1st, 1916. Commandant.

HEREFORD MARKET. Wednesday. At Hereford to-day there was a fairly large supply, but trade ruled slow. Large numbers of cattle and sheep were sent home unsold. Prices were well main- tained for best beef, which made elevenpence to a shilling per lb., and other qualities, 9d to lOd. Large supplies of sheep, especially ewe lamhs, were offered. These met a dragging trade and prices ruled easier. Best mutton made a shilling. Calves were in good de- mand. and a large supply of pigs went off cheaper than last week. _—— 1

Information has just come ;0 hand that Mr (?aud? | S. Rees, son of Mr Dd. Rees, Abercrave, has b?n ser- ionsly wounded in France. He was attached to a M Canadian regiment. _?_ Jj

"EXPRESS" DIARY. 1 1 August Bank Holiday week.-Llandrindod Wells Con- vention. August 9th.-ale of Work, County Club Auxiliary Hos- p? pital, Llandrindod Wells. M Sunday, August 13th.-Pentref Baptist Church (New- ?, bridge-on-Wye) Sunday School Anniversary. August 16th.-Quarterly Meetings and Presentation at Troedrhiwdalar Congregational Church. Wednesday, August 16th.-Lecture at Watergate Bap- tist Church, Brecon. August 23rd.-Lecture at Llangorse Baptist Church. Friday, September Ist.-Breconsliire Education Staffing and Salaries and Buildings Committee. Friday, September 29th.—Breconshire Higher Education Committee.. Friday, October 6th.-Breconshire Education Staffing and Salaries and Buildings Committee. 4 Monday, October 9th.-Breconshire Education Finance 4 Committee. t Friday, October 13th.-Breconshire Standing Joint and- t Main Roads Committee. Monday, October 16th.-Breconshire County Finance Committee. Tuesdav, October 17th.—Breconshire Quarter Sessions. Friday, October 20th.—Breconshire Education Commit- tee. Friday, October 27th.—Breconshire County Council- ,dpr- Entertainments, public meetings, etc., advertised in the "Express," will be notified under the above head- ing without further 'charge. Similar notices of other events will be accepted at advertisement rates. -.o- Printed and Published by G. E. SAYCE, at the "Brecon and Radnor Express" Offices, Expre6" Buildings, Bulwark, in the Chapelry of S*' Mary, in the Borough and County of Brecon, 00 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3. 1916. J