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

u -1 BRECON. -1 I >lr Jonn UWffll, Abergavenny, will conduct the services a.t G-k morgan Street Congregational Church on Sunday, Matrcli lith. HOSPITAL FOR FOUNTAIN PExs.-Any make Pen quickly and cheaply repaired.—A. Hughes and Son, Stationers. 683 NEURALGIA, Toothache, Faceache, and all Nerve troubles, aTe quickly cured by GAYILLIM'S "EURALGIA TONIC. Battles 1/3.—GWIL- LIM. STORE CHEMIST, BRECON. 213/218 WONDERFUL BARGAINS in NOTE PAPER and ENVELOPES, and all kinds of Stationery.— KNIGHT, VIADUCT HOUSE, STRUET, BRECON. 851 Among Brecon men home on leave this week are Lieut. Geof. Shapland (son of Mr and Mrs Shapland) who has seen active service in France where he was wounded; and Sergt. Fred James, who has been out in the East with the Brecknocks. News has been received by Mr Clarke, Newgate Street, that his son, Pte. Wm. Clarke, S. W. B. Was killed in action on Friday, the 23rd ult. Deep sympathy i. extended to the bereaved family in their loss. Pte. Clarke has been out with the Borderers from the com- mencement of the war. 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 At the police court, on Thursday, Wm. Marsh, former- ly employed at Brecon, was brought up charged with ailowing his wife and her child to become chargeable to the Brecon L'nion. Defendant was arrested at Swin- don. An order to pay f5 6s lid and court costs was made. Enemy to Health, Uric Acid, cleared by Back- sohe Banishers, the Reliable Kidney Pill; certain results in Gravel, Lnmbago; delay dangerous; poet 1/3; sample free.-Reynolds, Chemist, Hir- wain. 686p At the County Police Court, on Friday, Morgan H. Evans, Felinoewydd, Talybont, was summoned by Morgan Davies, school attendance officer, for not send- ing his three children, aged 13, 10. and 7 years, re- spectively, to school regularly. It was stated that re- peated warnings had been given. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 21. including costs. Lieut. T. W. :1. Francis is improving most satisfac- torily after his operation, on February 26th, for removal of a small tumour on rielit ankle, the result of the shell wound he received a month ago. The explosion of the shrapnel shell, besides wounding him above the right knee, forced his ankle against a piece of pro- truding iron in the trench, and a small tumour formed and had to be cut out. He hopes to resume duty at the front very shortly. BUY EARLY. Our new Season's Book of WALLPAPER PATTERNS, which contains a selection of the best designs by the leading makers, is now read. An early examination should be mutually beneficial. Our photo en- largements oontinue to give the utmost sa.tis- faction for QUALITY rand PRICE. They are unsurpassed. Note the old address—OSCAR WATKINS, the Wallpaper Supply Stores, 13, a,nd 14, LION STREET, BRECON. 729/233 The funeral of the late Mr Allan K. Parry, of Merthyr Tydfil, took place on Thursday last, the place of in- t/eroient being Cefn Cemetery. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. A. Jones, of High Street Baptist Chapel, who also conducted a short service at the house. The mourners were Mr Roy Parry, Brecon (brother). Driver Noel Parry, R.F.A.. Woolwich (brother), Mr T. I. Powell, Talyllyn (cousin), Mr Dd. Pugh, Merthyr (father-in-law), Mr Tom James, Merthyr (brother-in-law}, Mr Tom Bell, Cwmtaf (brother-in-law), Mr H. Rothero, Cefn (brother- in-law), Mr Kirby Eade, Cefn (brother-in-law), Mr J. Gould, Cefn (brother-in-law), Mr B. James, Troedyrhiw, and Mr Dd. Howells, Merthyr. Several floral tributes were sent. Thanks to the enterprise of the proprietors, a treat is in store for Brecon cinema goers. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week the official pictures of the battle of the Ancre and advance of the tanks will be screened. There are five reels, and each part contains thrilling incidents and striking episodes in the field. The Gene-ral Headquarters is responsible for the censorship of these films, and allows nothing in the nature of a "fake" to be shown. The pictures are authentic and taken on the battlefield. For the show- ing of these special films the times of performances are -Thursday, 6 and 8.30; Friday, matinee at 2, 6, and R; and Saturday, matinee at 2, and continues till 10. The prices are as usual. St. David's Day euiehrations at the Girls' County School, though not taking the usual form of an eistedd- fod, were voted by all to be a great success. The pro- ceedings began in the afternoon by saluting the flag to the strains of the March of the Men of Harlech. Then followed St. David's Day song; other musical items were Captain Morgan's March, and Hen Wlad fy Sbadau by the girls; "Doli" by Gladys Morgan, Ithywiin" as a duet by Vesta Owen and Betty Owen, "Codiad yr Hedydd" by Evie Jones," "Bells of Aber- dovey" by Mary Morgan and Nellie Prioe, "Tros y gareg" by a party of form II. girls, "Tra bo Dau" by Ray Davii s, Olive Tyler, and Alwyne Rowlands. The short papers given by the mistress were the chief fea- ture of the programme. Miss Evans gave an instructive- outline of the religious men of Wale.s. Miss Moore dealt in an appreciative manner with the poets of Wales, with illustrations from their works recited in good "tyle by Gretta Phillips. Miss Lewis's paper on Welsh Musicians was fresh, suggestive and fluently de- livered. whilst Miss Wallis delighted the audience by her excellent though all too brief sketch of Welsh Politicians, special prominence toeing given to Mr T. E. Ellis and Mr Lloyd George. Olive Tyler proposed and Lily Prosper -econdfd a vote of thanks to the readers of the papers, which Miss Davies described as a rare

CEFN-COED. I A War Savings Association has been formed at the I Girls' Council School, mainly as the result of the vinit of Mr F. Thackeray (secretary of the Merthyr Central War Savings Committee) and Mr J. Loughr (ex-chair- man of tho Merthyr Insurance Committee).

TALGARTH. I EVANS'S STORES for TEAS and COFFEE. Have you tried the latter at bd per t lb.? Its Coming March 12th. The most magnificent spectacle ever presented to the British Public. 8 Reels, 280 Scenes, 5,000 Actors. At Ta;lga<rth Picture House. bl28/216

THREE COCKS. I There was a fox-drive at Velindre on Saturday, when I the attendance was rather disappointing. Three foxes were killed. Another drive takes place at Pentresollara on Saturday.

LLANYWERN. I We regret to announce the death of Mrs Williams, Tfdraw Farm, which took place early on Friday morning, after a very brief illness. The late Mrs Williams was a daughter of the late Mr Griffiths, Vedw Farm, near Sennybridge. a family well-known and respected in the Senny district. Deepest sympathy is felt for Mr Wil- liams and family in their unexpected sorrow. The funeral took place on Wednesday. A full account of same will appear in our next issue.

CRICKHOWELL. I Crickhowell experienced a heavy fall of snow over the week-end. The annual parish meeting was held on Tuesday evening, when the question of allotments was discussed. It transpires that the late Mr Wm. Edwards had been in the service of the Beaufort Estate for over 70 years, and, at the funeral on Wednesday, a beautiful floral tribute, (rearing the following inscription, "In grateful memory of William Edwards'& long and faith- ful services, from the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort," was placed on the coffin.

LLANDOVERY. I The congregation of St. Mary's Church, Cynghordy, have jut-t presented Mr C. A. G. Philipps (Cynghordy) with an oak bureau upon his departure from the dis- trict and in recognition of his valuable services as or- ganist at the church for many years. Rev. W. W. Poole-Hughes presided at the annual prize distribution ceremony in connection with the County School recently. He congratulated the head- mistress, Miss Price, and staff on the progress of the school during the year, and paid a tribute to Mr C. P. Lewis, ex-chairman, who had severed his connection with the managing body on account of ill-health. Mr John Howell (chairman of Aberayron County School Governors) delivered an interesting address.

GLASBURY-ON-WYE. I Mrs James Monnington. of C'iltwrch, died on Monday, the 5th int., aged 56 years. Amongst the names of those who lost their lives in the recent sinking of the Destroyer in the North Sea was that of H. W. D. Griffith, R.N., the son of the Rev. and Mrs Griffith, of All Saints. On Tuesday evening the annual concert in connection with the Congregational Church was held in the As- sembly Rooms, which were filled with an attentive and appreciative audience. In the unavoidable absence of Mr J. W. Jones, Sheephouse, who wrote a letter en. closing a generous donation and explaining that owing to having a cold he could not attend, the chair wa- taken by the Rev. D. C. Lloyd. Mr W. Ifor Jones, of Talgarth, had also made a liberal donation. The pro- gramme was as follows: Part I.-Piccolo solo, Master W. D. Davies, Hampton Grammar School; solo, Miss Samuel; solo, Mr R. Davies; duet, Misses Stephens and Hopkins; solo. Master Hector Morgan; solo, Mrs Am- monds; recitation, Miss Marwood: solo, Miss Hopkins: solo, Miss W. Jones; solo. Miss Stephens; duet, Misses Hamer and Samuel: a monologue, Mr R. Davies. Part 2.—Piccolo solo, Master W. D. Davies; solo, Mrs Ammonds: solo, Miss Samuel; solo, Miss Hopkins; re- citation, Miss Marwood; solo, Miss Stephens; solo, Mr R. Davies; solo, Miss W. Jones: duet. Misses Stephens and Hopkins. Miss D. Lloyd, A.L.C.M., was the ac- companist. The Rev. W. Jones proposed the usual votes of thanks, which were carried enthusiastically, and the National Anthem was sung to close a very suc- cessful evening's entertainment.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. I Foik the Latest in Millinery, see Saunders Mor- gan's. Special attention given to Mourning orders. Renovations equal to new. 830/215 Pte. F. Collins paid a visit home during last week- end, prior to his leaving for Salonica. Pte. Aneurin Lewis, R.F. A., returned to re-join his regiment last Thursday. He is leaving shortly for France. We all wish them good luck and a safe return. Several traders in the town have secured a lease of land from the L. & N.W.R. Company for the growth of potatoes and vegetables. Many of the inhabitants intend this year to convert their flower beds into vege- table plots, in order to swell their annual garden pro- duction. The festival of St. David's was, as customary, lovallv observed at the Council School. The children sang patriotic songs, of which the greater portion referred to Welsh life and doings were told of the great historic events that made the Principality famous and reminded all of the gallant deeds of the Welsh soldiers and. sailors in the present war. Last June. after completing 40 years' service as schoolmaster here, Mr D. Rowland Gay was compelled, on account of failing health, to resign his position, and a committee has now been formed, representing all denominations, with the intention of expressing in some tangible way how greatly the faithful services of Mr Gay have been appreciated.

BUILTH WELLS. I Exceptional Value in Loose Teas.-Davies Bros. Sgt. Biggins is also home on leave. Morris's for "Peas, Beans, amd Garden Seeds." No profiteering—always good value at Wyles'. Several of the pupils of the Countv School have volunteered for local -ar-gardenin,, thf,? spring. Colour-Sergt. J. D. Evans has just taken a special C'our"c in musketry at Poona, India. Capt. J. GOrdon Jones is pending a brid leave here (?JSSJVJ brt« ?re Quart?rma-iter-S?t ?.Drpv  *> has ?" home on a wet?e?rved ?o?h  laTt weck!aVk'S (Ros?ebery House) joined the col- ou/"S l?tt week. Nfr D. 'J. Harpr', Xi *rlavld a County School XI. Wweedann&esddaajv. No gopaIls were scored either side.  notices of meetings, nows-items, etc., for the "E^pre^s" should be sent to Mr G. E. Sayce, Fern Lea. Builth Wells. J. Vaughan Jones & Co., of Llandrindod Wells,  of Goods at   present ruling prices. 934 At the police court, on Edwin Tliorne, Spring Gardens, plea.(Ied guilty of ha?ing ,old sweets on Stirld?i-, 18th uIt. The case Wa.. proved by r-«. George Davies, and defendant fined 5/ inclusive. At ColA-3-n r,ett  At Colw}n petty sCf'sions, on Monday, Cyril Garnet  Erwo?d, was fine? in the cots, 5,/ for haYing en found drunk in the parish of Llanelwedù.. There has been a great searcity of potatoes in th(. town of la.te and, on Saturday, hardly any could be  obtain('(f. L??al farmrs report greac IoL?,?s through, Shopkeepers and Innkeepers suppLied whole- sa-le prices. Franklyn 7/1, Player's CigSti 2/8, England's Glory Matches 6/5J, and all other lin6s at makers lowest prices.-Howard Lewis. th A friendly footUa.11 match was recentl.?, P'aVed between the Sy sX^ of (Formu] ??? ? ?''??? "? Training Corps. The County Schoo] won by one goal to nil. The scorer   D. Hughes Richaw?a.s ? L? ?'??? h??f? eree. Rev.  Council and; the Allotments  to secure land for arder. plots' have not yet met with any definit?e success, and, con- seqnentl.v. the,, has he en placed in the hands of the Count Exeeutive Committee. will be watehed with At the fortnightIN- meeting of Wve Juvenile Recha t.itt.-s. on 1[ondar, Bro. F. L. 1Iorris offered three prizes I i(. also msa& M the prize. tnd congratulated the following winners, vi7 • -1 r^istr Fnr-" „ Egerton,, 2nd, Sier Olive Davies and  Robert WilHam" and Rister :\faurN-n Eadie. Bro. Elmer Savee proposed vote of    '?'?- "? ""? ?- -'???' '?? Bro. Arthijr Willbms.

LLANDILOGRABAN. The funeral of Mr James Protheroe, of Llandilo- graban, took place at the parish church on Saturday. Mr Protheroe, who was a native of Cregrina, leaves a widow and two daughters to mourn their loss.

Builth Dog Missing. I POLICE COURT STORY. I At Builth Police Court, on Monday, before Messrs. C. W. Woosnam (chairman), Gilbert Eadie and Thomas Williams, John Price, Market Street, Builth Wells, was charged with stealing a dog, value 10/ the pro. perty of William Newton, 2. Stone Villa, Builth Wells. William Newton said that he left home on the previous Monday week night and went to work at Garth. He left- the dog at home, and, on the following Thurs- day, he received a telegram, sending also one in reply. When he reached home that morning the dog was miss- ing. He valued it at 10/ By defendant He did net promise him the dog, and never said he could have it, if he wanted it. P.c. W. Dew stated that ahout 9 a.m.. on the 1st inst., he saw -Price on Brecon Road, when he had two dog with him. Witness asked Price if the dog pro- duced belonged to him and he said "no," and that he did not know whose dog it was. Mrs Newton said the dog tielonged to her son and had been missing a few days. Mrs Mary Fury deposed that defendant brought the dog to her house, and told her Billy Newton had given it him. P.s. George Davies said that about 3 p.m. on the previous Thursday he was on duty outside the police station, when he saw defendant and two other men oroeeeding down Hay Road. A man. named Vaughan, was leading the dog, and. when asked why he was leall- ing it, Vaughan said it belonged to defendant. Price, in defence, said that Newton had given him the dog in the hearing of a boy, named John Burns, who-m lie wished to call as a witness. John Burns said he heard Newton telling Price he could have the dog, but it was all in fun. Price was bound OV"T to be of good behaviour for six months.

Pearl Assurance Company Ltd, I SPLENDID ANNUAL REPORT. I In presenting the Fifty-Third Annual Report and Statement of Accounts, the Directors of the Pearl Assurance Co., Ltd., again call attention to the except- ional conditions which have prevailed during the past year owing to prolongation of the war. During the year claims to the extent of R152,453 5s 7d have been paid on the lives of 9,960 of our policyholders reported killed in the war. This brings the total amount so paid up to the present date to t243,343 4s 6d. The great major- ity of these policies were issued prior to the outbreak of war, and in all such cases the sum assured has been paid in full, and without any charge for extra permium. The practice has been continued of providing substan- tial financial assistance to the great body of the Staff who have been called to the colours. Owing to the urgent need the number has greatly increased and is now upwards of 7,000 men. The Directors' aim has been to do all that was possible patriotically to assist the Government and to this end the Company's holding in the War Loan Securities has been increased to £1,457,193 and has been considerably added to since the close of the Accounts. The Total Premium Income for the year amounted to f3,564,843 2s 6d., an increase of R269,763 over that of the previous year. In the Ordinary Branch, the Premium Income amounted to E684,350 Is 4d, which is £49,185 Is 6d greater than that of the previous year. The number of Policies issued during the year in this Branch was 24,523, assuring the sum of £1,873,962, and producing a New Annual Prem- ium Income of E88,412 14s lid. 2,980 Personal Accident and Employers' Liability Policies were granted during the year, representing RS,104 Os Id New Premium In- come, the Premiums received in this Branch amounted to 932,004 19s 5d. The total Income for the year am_¡ ounted to R3,925,927 4s 3d, being an increase of 9298,876 Os 7d over that of the previous year. The Life Claims, Grants, Matured Endowments. Accident and Employers' ¡ Liability Claims numbered 187,366 during the year, am- ounting with Bonuses and outstanding Claims, to £1.612,939 12s 9d, which, added to the sums previously I paid, make a total of £ 19,590,865 13s 6d. The Total Funds now amount to RII,564,971 15s 5d, which is an increase of RI,005,061 13s 7d over those of last year. The local interests of the Company have been excel- lently attended to by the District Superintendent, Mr 0. Evans, Gower House, Bulwark, Brecon; and sub- Superintendent Jones, 5, Dole Road, Llandrindod Wells, I and their hand of energetic workers.

Missionary Conference. I An important missionary conference, under the aus- pices of the Brecon and Radnor Congregational Associa- tion. was held at the Plough Chapel, Brecon, to-day I (Wednesday). There was a very representative gather- ing. An extended report will appear in next week's issue.

I HEREFORD MARKET. I Wcdnc"-(lar. Owing to the wintry ,tato of road, there was onlv a moderate attendance at Hereford to-day. Fat cattle were an average supply and demand quite as great as for weeks past. Prices continued high, escially for best qualities. Store cattle were a big supplv, and many sales were effect-ea at late rates. Sheep were not so plentiful and prices were high. Bacon pigs made lat-e rates, but porkers were dearer. Veal was scarce (I oar.

NATIONAL SERVICE NATIONAL SERVICE Our food stocks are low- alarmingly lower than they have been within recollection- Mr. LLOYD GEORGE. MILLIONS of tons of shipping, "i needed for carrying food and other essentials tonnage now taken up by importing Timber and Iron Ore-can be saved by felling trees in our own country and by the home production of Ore. Iron Ore is essential for Munitions of War, for Shipbuilding, for Agricultural y' Machinery. We have mines in this country which could turn out an extra 140 to 1 jO thousand tons of iron ore a month. There are mines I in Cumberland, in Lancashire; there are the famous Cleveland | Mines. Skilled labour and unskilled are needed. The need is im- mediate-and urgent. Important iron works are already closed down for want of ore. Here is work for strong men to do-work essential to the life of the nation—work that will tell like a smashing blow in the face of the Germans. Men of muscle, men of iron will, strip for the fight. Come forward and offer your services. Whatever you are doing now, offer to work in the ore mines if it is there that the State wants your aid-if it is there you can best make your strength felt. Do you want the war to drag on for a long period in a broken- backed condition-do you want the Germans to have time to starve you into surrender ? Strike a blow for your country. «* 1 I Skilled labour is available in the stone and slate quarries of North Wales and in some collieries that are not working full time. In the unskilled work no more is wanted than strong arms and the will to win the war. Mark your Offer of Service "Ore-Mining."  Stone Quarrymen j Marble Quarrymen I Granite ?uarrymen j Slate Quarrymen I Chalk Pit Workers  Gravel Pit Workers 4 AU who are accustomed I to similar work ENROL TO DAY I for the Home Production of Iron-Ore. Forms for offer of Service can be obtained at all Post Offices, National Service Offices, and Employment Exchanges. Obtain one. Sign it. Post it. No stamp is required. FZIIESM  I HENS 3K I LAY ?B? Sold in 71b. Bags by all Corn Dealers. j All Corn Dealers are requested to send for lists, LIVERINE Ltd., GRIMSBY. Dale, Forty & Co. FAMOUS MODELS IN PIANOS.1 GURANTEED FOR— High Musical Quality. Perfection of Touch. Artistic Case Designs. Finish and Durability. Good Value for Money. Our Catalogue shows- Lowest Cash Prices. Low Scale of Gradual Payments. Dale, Forty & Co. LIMITED. High Street and Castle Arcade, CARDIFF. Telephone, 1103. br858 Hampton Grammar School, GLASBURY-ON-WYE. Principal: Rev. D. C. Lloyd. Classics, Mathematics, Civil Service, Short- hand, Typewriting. Commercial Tuition, Music. Pupils highly successful at London, Oxford Cambridge, and Wales Universities. Also in aU public exams. For prospect- tspply- Rev. D. C. LL0YP, Glasbury-on-Wye I HOTEL GWALIA, A Upper Wobura Place, London, W.C. 130 Rooms luxuriously furnished, Fireproof Building, Electric Light to all Floois, Centrally situated, close to Euston Station, Is. 6d. cab fare from Paddington to the Hotel. Tariff Bed, Breakfaat, Bath, and Attend- ance, Gs. each person. Telegraphic Address: "Gwaliatel," London. Telephone: 5010 & 5011, City. JOHN M. JENKINS, Manager.

Fox Drivasr. TALGARTH FARMERS' CAMPAIGN. On Saturday, the first of a series of fox drives (or- ganised by the Talgarth Farmers' Union) was held near Velindre. There were about 11 guns. The day's sport resulted in three "gentlemen of the brush" being bagged.

"EXPRESS" DIARY. Friday, March gth.-Meeting at. xown uau, Brecon re Hom-o Food Supplies. Friday, March Oth.-Eutertainment at Builth Council Infants' School. Wednesday, March 14th.—C.M. Monthly meetings at Liechfaen. Thursday, March 15th.-War Agricultural Meeting at Church Hall, Talybont-on-Usk. Dydd Mercher, Mawrth 21ain, Darlith yn Beulah.- Gwlad Buallt, gan Parch. J. Dyfnallt Owen. Friday, March 23rd.—Breconshire Education Staffing and Salaries and Buildings Committees. Friday, March 90th.—Breconshire Higher Education Committee. Tuesday, April 3rd.-Breconshire Quarter Sessions. Easter Monday, April 9th.—Grand concert Aber Con- gregational Church, Talybont-on-Usk. Monday, April Dth.-Breconshiro Education Finance Committee. Friday, April 13th.-Precon shire Standing Joint and Main Roads Committee*. Printed and Published by G. E. SAYCE, ftt the "Brecon and Radnor Express" Offices, Express Buildings, Bulwark, in the Chapelry of St. Mary, in the Borough and County of Breoon, og THURSDAY, MAWT C 1917.

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HAY. [ Considerable snow fell here on Monday. No eases were down for hearing at the police court on Monday. Lane, Peterchurch, for Warm Winter Clothing, etc. 416 The Border Cinema Company gave a fine series of pictures at the Drill Hall here on Friday evening. There was, as usual, a satisfactory attendance. Lenten services are being conducted at the Parish Church, and the special preacher, on Tuesday night of last week, was the Rev. L. W. Richings, vicar of Whit- ney-on-Wve. Sgt. Cyril W. Marwood (formerly a correspondent of this journal) has been made parade-sergt-ant. and is now engaged drilling ,om.. 300 men in Malta. Set. Marwood, who belones to the K.S.L. Infantry, met Miss Wellines, a Red Cross nurse in Malta, a few days before writing home, and adds how surprised and delighted he was to see a face out there from the old homeland. Circulars are posted in and around the town, asking for information with a view to forming a complete roll of honour for the district. Mr T..T. Stokoe has the matter in hand, and the local authority deserves the warmest congratulations for making such thorough in- vestigations to ensure a correct and full lit of the several local heroes who have sacrificed their all for their country. Under the auspices of Breconshire Agricultural War Committee, a well-attended meeting of fanner- was held here on Thursday afternoon. Hon. R. C. T)evereu\ presided, and the principal speakers were Mr W. S. Miller..J.P., and Mr Walter Williams (Agrieul. tural Organisation Society). Both gentlemen emphasis- ed the grave and urgent need of increasing the home food supply, and appealed to farmers to put forth maximum effort in this direction during the coming spring. A similar mee-ting was held at St. Peter's Hall, CJkishurv. the following evening, when the Ron. R. C. De\;r nv took th" chair, and Mr MIUCT and Mr Wit- liams addressed the assembly.

BRYNMAWR. I Mr F. Bailey presided at the monthly meeting of the District Council. Dr. A. Lancelot Jones (medical officer) reported vital statistics for the month as follows:- Births 21 (boys 8, girls 13); deaths 16 (males 7, fe- males 9); giving rates of 32.4 and 25.2 per 1,000 per annum, respectively. Four deaths were of children below one year of age.

ERWOOD. I 1 n., funeral of EI izaheth Weale took at the B aT)t,i,;t on ciaturday. who had résed at Talgarth for some years, passed aWay at heT house at Ha. Bpfore the p'Y' sh?.r,t ervie(: ''?" ?"<<-?<) by the Vicar of lalgartll, i. ih? 000\ was conveyed to Erwood bv hearse. The services at the chapel and graveside were con? ducted by Rev. W. Roderick. The chief mourners were Mf and Mrs Gittoes (Pant), Mrs Harley (daughter), ML? Weale-Maddy (daughter). M?ter Hubert Har]pv and Hubert- Gittoes (grandsons). Mr and Mrs G. Weale and Miss E. Weale (niece). The hearse and mourning coaches were supplied by Mr H. Webb, Ha'v and the undertaker was Mr Thos. Evans, Talgarth.

FRANKSBRIDGE. we regret to record tile death or Mrs Chas. Price, Tynrhewl. Her death took place on March 3rd, and a bereaved husband and six motherless children, most of them young, are left behind to mourn their loss. She will be greatly missed. The funeral took place on Tues- day at Franksbridge.

LLANFAREDD e regret to record the death, on Thursday, of Mr Penry Jones, Church House, after a rather long illness. The body was interred at Llanfaredd Churchyard on Monday. The service was conducted by Rev. J. H. Lloyd (vicar). The coffin, which was of polished oak with brass fittings, was supplied by Messrs. W. Prothero and Son. The bearers were Mr Price (Gellycadwgan), Mr Morgan (Penwain), Mr Harley (Penwain), Mr Jones (Crwtau), Mr S. Hamar (Neuaddllwyd) and Mr Powell (Tynllwyn). Mr Jones was mourned by Mrs Jones (widow). Miss L. Jones (daughter), Masters Vivian and Stanley Jones (sons), and Mrs D. Jones and Mrs Penry Jones (daughters-in-law). Mr Penry Jones was a well known farmer and will, no doubt, be greatly missed in the district.

ABEREDW. We regret 'to record the death of Mrs Price (Edw Cottage), who passed away very suddenly on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Price, who was in her 89th year, was much respected in the district. Miss Cicely V. Jones (Wye View) has collected, in the parishes of Aberedw, Llanbadarn, and Llanfaredd the creditable amount of £ 1 for the Jack Cornwell Memorial Fund. A m e-eting was held in the schoolroom. on Thursdayf when Mr David Thomas (agricultural organieer) ad- dressed the audience on the importance of producing as much food as possible at home. After the lecture questions were readily and satisfactorily answered by Mr Thomas. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer for his instructive address. A concert was held at the Congregational Chapel on Friday. The event was well attended and much en- joyed. The chair was taken by Mr J. Evans (Erwood). Parts taken wereQuartette, Mrs Staley, Miss G. M. Jones, Mr J. Davies and Mr C. Richards; duets, Miss Webb and Miss Gwithyn Jones, and Miss Webb and Mr Alec Morris; solos, MiSs Webb, Miss Gwithyn Jones, Mrs Staley, Miss May Davies, Miss Beavan, Miss Enid Jones, Miss Phyllis Jones, Mr C. Richards and Mr J. Jones; and recitations. Mrs T. Handley, Miss Cicely Jones and Master Cyril Davies. The accompanists were Miss Price (Court), Miss T. Stephens (Erwood) and Miss G. M. Jones. After a vote of thanks had been accorded the chairman and to Mrs Webb for the use of the niano, the concert was closed by the singing of "God save the king."

Hay Council. Applicants and Allotments. mere were present at the meeting of Hay Urban Council on Monday, Mr David Morgan (in the chair), and Messrs Enoch George, Jas. Powell, John Morgan, T. J. Stokoe-, T. E. James, James Cater and Frank Cadman, with the surveyor (Mr Herbert Gilby), and Mr A. Howard (acting-clerk.) Arising out of a circular from the National War Savings' Committee, suggesting that associations for that purposo should be formed in the locality, Mr T. J. Stokoe said something should be done to inaugurate associations, so that Soor people might be able to put money into the war loan, if only to the extent of buying,15s 6djscripts He suggested that the committee which had already been formed should meet at tliesur- veyor's office one evening a week in order to give as- sistance to anyone and also to receive subscriptions from persons desirous of subscribing. A circular letter from the L.G.B. was received en- closing au order with regard to the construction of wheels of agricultural locomotives on highwavs. Allotments. r The Board of Agriculture wrote with regard to the cultivation of lands order, with further regulations made under the Defence of the Realm regulations as to the acquision of land and which empowered the council to enter into possession of any land whether occupied or not, and without the consent of the owner or occupier, for the purpose of using such land for allottments. No action was taken in the matter as no application for allotments had been received. Later, however, two applications were received, namely, from Mr W. C. Boucher and Mr Richard Evans, Lion Street, in which they asked for ground in which to grow potatoes. Mr James Cater enquired if there was any land about. Mr Enoch George said it was a rather important ap- plication, and asked where they were going to get the land from ir Mr Cater There is the Green. Mr Enoch George said there might be a craze for growing potatoes for a few years and they could hardly expect farmers and others to break up land to let at the risk of it being given up in the course of a few years. The question of people having rows of potatoes grown them by ithe farmers was brought up and Mr James Cater expressed the opinion that farmers would rather not grow rows of potatoes. Mr Cater suggested that they send the two appli- cants to Mr Jas. Evans who was the owner of several nuused gardens attached to houses. Mr John Morgan agreed, and said they could not have a field broken up for two applicants. The council resolved that the applicants should be referred to Mr James Evans, who could supply them with the necessary land. Apropos of this question, a letter was read from Mr A. C. Samson, in which he stated that there were several people in the town who were anxious to obtain allot- ments for the purpose of growing vegetables. Ho called the council's attention to the warnings issued by the Prime Minister and others, and consddered that it was a very serious matter, and urged them to take action at once. He stated that a professional gardener had volunteered to give advise to all applicants free of charge. The council invited applications for allotments, but, as only two had been received, no further action was taken.

RED CROSS HOSPITAL, PENOYRE. I To the Editor. I Sir,—We are very grateful indeed for the fol- lowing generous gifts received last week :—Milk (daily), Mrs 'McClintock a.nd the Hon. Mrs de Winton; vegetables, Mrs Ga-rnon-s Williams; tux- key. Mrs McOlintock; eggs (130), from Sesnny- bridge. Devynock, Senny and Lla.ndilo'rfan dis- tricts, per Miss Davies; buttetr. Dowager Lady Glanusk: eggs, Mrs Jones, Pentwyn; patted meat, Mrs Lichfield; magazines, Mrs Hare Rutliven; butter, eggs, from the Market, per Miss Best. The Hospital ha/s now been open for 15 months ajtd we feel we ought to say how deeply grateful we are to Lord Wiinusk who has the whole time given us a large hamper of vegetables every week and to Mrs McClmtock for so generously supplying all the coa] and li enhrt. LUCY MAYBERY, I b73í233 Commandant.

OUR SPECIAL MARGARINE IS STILL IOd. per lb. Packed in Dainty lIb. Pats. DON'T PAY FANCY PRICES GO TO HAMAR'S, • -¡?- CENERAL SUPPLY STORES, I BUILTH. t ¿

I- r_lr I Cefn-y-bedd Funeral. I I THE LATE MR J. HUGHES. I The funeral of the late Mr John Hughes (Bryndunod) I' took place at Maesmynis Church on the 23rd inst. There was a very large attendance of friends, who came to pay their last tribute of respect. Sympathy is ex- tended to the bereaved young widow and relatives. A short service was conducted at the house,- by the Rev. Lewis Beynon, and the Rev. Lewis James (Builth). The hymns sung were "Lead kindly light," and "Brief life is here our portion." The bearers were Messrs. Tom Pugh (Gwarrallt), J. Pugh (Noyadd-Isaf), J. Dav- ies (Bwlch), P. Pugh (Wernfawr), J. Weale (Tynpant), and B. Bound (Llanynis). The mourners were, viz.:— Mrs Hughes (widow), Messrs. R. Hughes, H. Hughes, D. Hughes, V. S. Hughes (brothers), Misses M. Hughes, D. Hughes, and May Hughes (sisters), Mr and Mrs E. Samuel (Bryndunod), Mrs Hughes, Garth (sister-in-law), Mrs Hughes, Tyncoed (sister-in-law), Mr Orchard, Ponty- pridd (brother-in-law), Mr Davies, Park Villa (uncle), Mr Davies, Llwyntrusaid (uncle), Mrs Abel, Rhayader (aunt), Mrs Hughes, Rhayader (aunt), Miss Price, Rhay- ader (cousin), Miss Hughes, Rhayader (cousin), Mrs Mills, Dolau (cousin), Mrs Morris, Swansea (sister-in- law), Mr and Mrs Williams, Bwlchcaelan (brother-in- law and sister-in-law), Mr Jones, Rose Cottage (uncle), Miss S. Williams, Cefnhafdre (cousin), Mr and Mrs Jones,-Nantymunch (cousins), Mr Price, Pantyglas (cou- sin), Miss S. Powell, Drvnllwyn (cousin), Miss Lena Wil- liams, Mr and Mrs Jones (Doliron), Mr Samuel (Newry), Mr J. A. Samuel (Llanerchpascae). The coffin was of polished oak with heavy brass fittings. The inscription on the breast plate was "John Hughes, died February 20th, 1917, aged 22 years." The funeral arrangements were ably carried out by Mr Matthew Jones (under- taker). The following wreaths, were sent:— "With deepest sympathy," from his sorrowing wife and all at Bryndunod. "In loving memory of dear Johnnie," from mother, sis- ters, and brothers. "In toving memory of our dear brother," from Arthur and Katie. "With deepest sympathy," from Glen. "With deepest sympathy," from M. J. Pugh and the children of Llanynis Council School. "Deep sympathy," from Mrs Phillips (Tyn-y-graig.) A memorial service was held on Sunday week, Rev. Lewis Beynon (pastor) officiating. There was a large congregation and Mr W. Williams presided at the organ. MRS. HUGHES (Bryndunod) Llanganten, Builth Wells, wish to thank all friends and relatives for their kind sympathy, letters of condolence, also floral tributes, sent to her in her recent sad bereavement. b595/238