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

HAY. HAY. Pte. W. Davies (Royal Engineers) is now in France. Lane. Peterchurch, for Warm Winter Clothing, etc. 416 Pte. R. Maddy has just returned to his regiment, after spending a few days at his home. Pte. A. Gwatkins, R.A.M.C., has just been home on a short furlough from France, looking fit and well. St. David's Day was duly celebrated at the day schools of the town and a half-holiday given. Sapper Frank Baker, Royal Engineers, and who si now stationed at Lowestoft, has just been homo for a few days' leave. Pte. Charles Jones (Grenadier Guards) has again been home enjoying a few days' leave before proceeding to France. Private Robert Baker, who has lately been sent to France and has been in hospital for a few week-, is now well again and has rejoined his regiment. Among those reported wounded in last week's papers appeared the name of Pte. A. E. Jones (Monmouthshire Regiment), of Hay. The new lay-agent at the Wesleyan Church is Mr Rowland Harvey. Mr Harvey began his duties last Sunday when he preached two inspiring discourses. A confirmation service was held at All Saints Church. Glasbury, on Tuesday, when 19 candidates from Hay were confirmed. Pte. Frank Goldsworthy (Motor Ambulance Corps), has pasesd his test in the management of a motor am. bulance. Corporal Walter Martin Pagram (Gloucestershire Re- giment) h as been awarded the Military Medal for con- spicuous bravery in the field. At the last meeting of the Rural Tribunal thirty-nine cases were heard and decided as follows ;-3 absolute exemption, 28 temporary, 5 marked for substitution and 3 adjourned There was an outbreak of fire at Ashhrook Hotl-e, on Friday. The Fire Brigade was soon on the scene and succeeded in extinguishing the flames before much dam- age was done. Mr and Mrs Chas. Tong and family, who formerly re- sided at Bridgend, before it was burnt down, have gone to live in another dwelling. The local people were kind enough to provide them with furniture and other house- hold utensils before they left. Painscastle local tribunal recently met at Hay with Col. Beavan presiding. Eight cases were dealt with. Conditional exemption was granted in one case, three applications were refused, and, in the remaining eases, temporary exemption was given. Mrs Baker (Albion Terrace) who has resided in Hay two years, was recently visited by her son, Corporal Cyril Baker, R.F.A., who had a few days' furlough j from France, where he has been on active service for over twelve months. -< Present at the meeting of Bredwardine Council, on the 1st inst., were Mr D. F. Powell (chairman), IU-v. G. Leigh Spencer, and Messrs. R. T. Breese, D. Wall and R. T. Griffiths (clerk). Main road estimate for next period were submitted. The main roads estimate was approved and the district estimate was referred back to the surveyor for reduction, if possible. The council also decided to advertise for tenders for haul- ing. On a recent date the members of the Congregational Church were entertained to tea, in the schoolroom by Mr and Mrs Morgan. After tea the accounts were read out, and proved very satisfactory. At the close of the evening, a hearty vote of thanks, proposed by Rev. Idris Davies (pastor) and seconded by Councillor T. E. James, was accorded Mr and Mrs Morgan for their kindness. The catering arrangements were in the hands of Mr and Mrs Gwatkin, who did their part well. There were present at the meeting of Painscastle Council, on the 1st inst., Mr John Davies (chairman). Rev. H. G. Griffith, and Messrs. James Davies, A. Bishop, Dd. Price, Evan Meredith and J. P. Bishop, Professor J. Jones (National Service Commissioner for Breconshire) and R. T. Griffiths (clerk). Professor Jones addressed the council on the National Service scheme and asked them to appoint a committee to organise the campaign in their district. A committee was thereupon formed with power to add other persons to the number. Mr A. Howard was appointed clerk to the committ-ae. Other business was routine.

LLANELWEDD. A war savings association has been started here. Sub- script-ions already amount to R130.

CWMTWRCH. Pte. Harold I. King (only son of Mr and Mrs Thos. King, Brvneithin) died of wounds in Mesopotamia on the 19th nIt.

YSTRADGYNLAIS. At a meeting here on Wednesday, members of Bethany English Baptist Church resolved to send a unanimous call to Mr Solomon James to become minister ,of the church. At the local Tribunal, on Thursday, Mr G. H. Strict, J.P., said he had received an anonymous letter accus- ing him of sheltering a resident from fulfilling his obli- gations to the country. He repudiated the statements, and he claimed that as a man of 40 years' experience in public life he had always acted honourably. Mr Leyshon (military representative) said he was sorry Mr Strick had received such a letter, as the military au- thorities had the utmost confidence in Mr Strick.

Breconshire High Sheriff. Mr Morgan W. Morgan, J.P., of Abercrave, the High- Sheriff of Breconshire, is exceedingly popular not only in the Abercrave district, but also throughout the Swansea Valley. Mr Morgan is 48 years of age, and a native of Abercrave, being the son of the late William Morgan, Tymawr, and Mrs Morgan. He is one of the oldest directors of the Abercrave Colliery Company. He has taken a keen interest in public work for many years, having been an alderman of the Breconshire County Council for seven years, a justice of the peace for four years, and a member of the Ystradgynlais County School Governors for several years. He takes a keen interest in all matters appertaining to the Church, and ha.s acted as churchwarden of St. David's. Abercrave, for a considerable period. Since the out- break of war Mr Morgan has rendered valuable ser- viee., to recruiting in his district. His eldest son, Lieutenant J. W. T jrmilton Morgan, is serving with the Royal Flying Cor in Egypt.

INCREASED RATE. Crickhowell Guardians' Necessity. CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES. Mr Gwilym C. James presided at a meeting of the Crickhowell Guardians on Monday, at the Town Hall, Crickhowell. Mr Henry Harris, who has been co-opted guardian for the Central Ward, Brynmawr, was present for the first time. Mr W. G. James, chairman of the Finance Com- mittee, said the committee found it absolutely neces" sary to increase the poor rate for the next half-year from 8d to Is. In-maintenance had gone up and only that day they were being asked to pay an increase of 2s 7 i<1 per head for lunatics. Qut-relief showed a big increase, and tho price of provisions was abnormal. They were actually paying £ 3 4s. for a sack of nour. Expenses, he assured them, had been cut down to the lowest minimum. The Clerk :read communications from the Local Government Board relative to amending the dietary for inmates and officers in accordance with the regu- lations of the Food Controller, and the matter was relerred to the House Committee, with Mr Pirie Gor- don, for investigation and report. A letter was read from Miss Clara Prosser, master's servant, resigning her post as she wished to go into munitions, and thus be of service to her country. Mr Enoch Williams thought that in these extra- ordinary days they should cut down expenditure as far as possible, they might dispense with a successor. Several guardians agreed and the matter was re- ferred to the House Committee.

"CASTE AT THE Y.M.C.A.. BRECON. On Thursday and Friday last the splendid comedy, "Caste," in three acts, was performed in the concert hall of the Y.M.C.A., Brecon. The hall was beautifully fixed up for such performances, the drop curtains being the gift of Ladv Glanusk. On Thursday the audience consisted entirely of soldiers from the Barracks, who were admitted free of charge. Needless to say, they were immensely pleased with the entertainment. Mr T. J. Parry, and his company were in fine form. The comedy, itself, is an established favourite, and it suffered no injury at the hands of these really able performers. Where all did so extremely well, it would be needless to draw comparisons. Mr Parry took the part of "Mr Eecles." the drunken reprobate with no visible redeeming virtue. The part is dimcult. but it wa.s splendidly done. "Sam Gerridge." the cockney plumber was the part taken by Mr E. W. Jones. His really able impersonation was delightful. One might easily have taken him for a life-long inhabitant of the Borough Road. Mr A. Leonard gave the audience a capital picture of "Captain Hawtree," the dignified and haughty upholder of the caste system, while Mr C. C. Andrews taking the part of the "Hon. George de Alroy," was a striking success. Mr R. T. Morgan made a very correct "Dixon," the butler. Miss A. Lewis as the "Marquisse de Saint Maur," was very fine. The part of "Esther Eccles" was taken by Miss Elsie Tyler, and both as young wife and widow her represen- "Polly Eccles" was the tation was really :t:irining. "Polly Ecele. was the part assigned to Miss Elsie Wallis, and her delightful irrepressibilitv quickly delighted the audience. The orchestra under the leadership of Mr H. Mar- shall, was present on this occasion and rendered capital selections of music.

-jr a   There can be no two opinions about the fact that all goods are rapidly becoming dearer.  rfrfo *0 Rlllltll WAIIO aC 0- ay. Spending Money to-day with us, on Drapery & Clothing, means Saving Money To-Morrow. ?? U an S DULiiLii e s. IVOR S WILLIAMS, i The Ironmonger, ] BUILTH WELLS. JUST TO HAND CON AX COAL SAVERS, Is. 4d. New Stock of Petrol for Gas Lighting Apparatus. Call in and Inspect the Latest Dianna Cream Separator, 35 gallons per b ur, £ 6 8s,0d.

BRECON. 1 The appeared, in la,t, week's casualty list, of Driver C. L. Prosser (Royal Field Artillery), of Brecon. He was stated to b3 v, ounded. JvLr E. Moan-is Jones, Memorial College, wail oxiduot the services at Gla,m(r,ai2 Street Con-sre- g'iitionai! Church on Sunday, M«n& 18th. HOSPITAL FOR FOUNTAIN PENS.—Any make Pen quickly and cheaply repaired.—A. Hughes md Son, Stationers. 683 A letter was read from Mr Br*-voci Powell, ao the Town Council on Tiirsday, offering a ,mall portion of g-onnd near the Con "t f irm, rent free, for allotment- for one year only under certain conditions NEURALGIA, Toothache. Fa-coache, a-nd tiill Nerve troubles, are quickly cured by GWILLIM S NEURALGIA TONIC. Bottles 1/3.GvVIL- LIM, STORE CHEMIST, BRECON. 213/218 WONDERFUL BARGAINS in NOTE PAPER and ENVELOPES, and all kinds of Stationery.— KNIGHT, VIADUCT HOUSE, STRUET, BRECON. 861 Th? frost played havoc with the water distribution system in Brecon. Twenty-seven fractu/ed mains, one joint, two hydrants and 45 service* have so far been re- paired which, the surveyor reports has only slightly improved matter- NOTICE.—Samuel Perry (late J. Perry), Posting Master, Brecon. Excellent Glass and covered Hearse. Carriages of every description. Reason- able Charges. Ail orders, left at 32. Watton, Brecon, promptly attended to. b584 Enemy to Health, Uric Acid, cleared by Back- tch? Ban'shers, the Reliable Kidney Pill; certain results in Gravel, Lumbago; delay dangerous;' post 1/3: sample free.-Reynolds, Chemist, Hir- wain. 686p We are pleased to see home from France s>a A ft* days of well-earned leave, 2nd Lieut. W. G. Giles, Ist. Battalion S.W.B. Lieut. Giles is well known in town and was previous to the war, on the staff at the Depot We congratulat-e him on his promotion from the, rank of Scrst.-Major to Lieut, for general good ser vices in At a meeting of thd Kensington Baptist Church Young People's Guild, on Thursday last, an excellent paper on ''Charles Dickens," was read by Miss Morgan, Camden Road. Rev. R. G. Thomas (pastor) presided, j and there was a goodli, attendance. An interesting discussion on the topic followed, and a pleasant evening wa,s spent. J Flag Day, organised by the Mayoress (Mrs P. S. Williams), celebration, 011 March 1st, resulted in a sum of £ '31 9s lId being handed over to the Welsh Com- forts' Fund to provide additional comforts for our Walsh troops. This sum was augmented by £ 10 2c Sd, j through the kindness of Mr R. W. Phillips, who gave th.> whole of the proceeds of a Cinema matinee, held at the Electric Theatre on March 7th. Total, £41 12s 4d. Dr. Valentine Revs (M.O.H.) reported to the Towr Council on Tuesday that t.en deaths were registered for February, equivalent to a death rate of 20.3 per 1.000 inhabitants. No case, of infectious disease was notified in the town it-elf. but two cases of German measles oc- curred among th > troops, and these were sent to the 11,45tatton Hospital, v.hi:h was once more in the occupa- tion of the military authorities. Second-Lieutenant E. H. Gunter Jones. R.F.A. who has been awarded~tha Military Cross for "very cooi and gatt:int behaviour on the morning of January 1st. 1917, when he made a difficult reconnaissance under a very tK-avy and severe bombardment," is the youngest- son of the late Mr Edward Jones, J.P., D.L., and Mrs .Tor.es, of Snatehwood Park, Pontypool. and brother of Me W. Jones, Oakland-, Brecon. Mr Best intimated at the Town Council on Tuesday that a flag day would be organised in the town for send- ing <:omforts to our troops in Mesopotamia. He urged th it this had a special call on Rrecon people, since th-j-e were, a number of the Brecknock.? and a S.W.B. battalion thtre. Three Brecon officers had lost their lives there. We hop", that the "Mesopotamia Flag Day" will be successful for at the present time the county has an intimate association with Breconshire. "Sustentstion Fund Sunday," was observed at Ken. sington Baptist Church (which is a. federated Church of th-* Baptist. Union of Great Britain and Ireland), on the tA-t Sabbath. The pa-tor (Rev. R. G. Thomas) preach- ,ed mroning and evening, to voodl)- congregations. Col- lection=> were taken in aid of the fund and a substantial awount realised. The sustentation fund, we might Md, j, a general movement throughout the country, arid the money is being raised in support of the weaker chnrchds of the denomination. 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- iardements continue to give the utmost sa.tis- faction for QUALITY fand PRICE. They are unsurpassed. Note -trie old a-ddres& OSCAR WATKINS, the Wallpaper Supply Stares, 13. and 14, LION STREET. BRECON. 729/233 In connection with the night sc-hodf sewing very pleasant evening wa-< bpent at Mount Street s-hool on Tue-day last. It was a very pleasant ending to a most profitable term's work under the able instruct- ion of Miss Burrows, who has taken great pairts to tiring her class to a high state of efficiency. After re- freshments ,a presentation was made by Mrs Lewis, Lianfws, on behalf of the class to Miss Burrows, con- sitting of a rose bowl and a pair of photo frames, in re-'o^nition of her services. Such an interest has been taken in the sewing clas-s that the only regret is that the term is ended. Llandrindod and Brecon Wesleyan Quarterly Meet- ino-s were, held at Lion Street. Wesleyan Church to-day (Wednesday). Rev. J. Reeves Brown (superintendent' prVided, and satisfactory reports were received from a. part* of the circuit. A letter of good comradeship wa- directed to be sent to Sgt. Mallet (a former Llan. d-indod local preacher), and Mr Harvey (newly-appoint- ed 'ay-asent for Hav) was heartily welcomed into the locality Mr F. L Morris (Builth) was heartily eulogis- ed fm- h;- successful services m saperintendent of Wesley Sunday School (Builth). An extended report will appear next week. Thanks to the enterprise of the proprietors, a treat i- in store for Brecon cinema goers. On Thursday. ( Friday and Saturday the official pictures of the battle of the- Ancre and advance of the tanks will be screened. Til/re are Ave reels, and each part contain thrilling in- c;de"ts and striking episodes in the field. The General Headquarters is responsible for the censorship of these films, and allows nothing in the nature of a "fvke" to he shown. The pictures are authentic and t:J Ken on the battlefield. For the showing of these special films the times of performances are:-Thurs- day, 6 and 8.30; Friday, matinee at 2, 6 and 8; and Saturday, matinee at 2, and- continues till 10. The prices are as usual. In connection with the Llanfaes Wesleyan Church, a short mission is being conducted this week by Mr James Heywood, Knighton, the well-known evangelist. The services commenced on Sunday afternoon and were. c-ntintMd each evening, cnnc'nding to-morrow night t (Tli!ir,d when. M" Heywood Liveq the story of J»2ht J life "From Shepherd to Evangelist." The services on Surwlay were well attended, especially in the evening, ? Mr Hevwood's extent discour?'. were much a Ct-?'atLd Th? ,n ke- on Monday and Tuesday w, r? idso well-attended, and the mission has proved most successful. The aceompauK-ts were Mrs E. Littkwood, Miss M. Davies and Mr G. C. Nott. A <;i>ei ial matinee, was given by the proprietors at the I' EVectnc Theatre, Wheat Street, on Wednesday, in aid of the WeKh Troops Comfort.s' Fund. There wa.- a house" and the proi;«eds were generously given bv H;e proprietors OTr R. W. PhilliPq and Sons) to the fund. The Mayor (Councillor Wm. W illiam.-) in a few suitable words expressed his appreciation of Mr Phillip's kindness, and proposed a hearty vote of thanks j to him. Itr W. D. Griffith seconded and it was car- ried..Mr .1. Ward (manager). 011 behalf cf -Mr R. W. Phillirs suitably responded and said it was always a pleasure to render any assistance in aid of such a worthy object. The "South Wales Echo" announced last Friday that they had received and replied to over 21,800 letters up to that date dealing with problems arising out of the Military Service Acts. It will be interesting to Bre- eordans to know that this immense volume of corres- pond'nee has been dealt with by a former townsman. Mr T. A. Davies. and a member of the literary staff of the "South Wales Echo" for the last five years. Mr l.'avies has made a thorough study of the Military Service Acts and of the instructions issued by the Local Government Board to the tribunals and innumer- able letters of appreciation of his expert advice have been received from readers in ai) parts of the country. The monthly united prayer meeting. in connection .ith the Brecon Free Church Council was held at the Wesleyan Church, Lion Street, on Monday evening, when the schoolroom was nicely filled with a large and re- presentative gathering. Principal Lewis (Memorial College), presided and Mr James Thomas, Mr G. Hop- kin- and Mr E. A. Watts took part. Principal Lewis, in his address, made reference to the present crucial filiation and said that they owed their safety to the willingness of so many young men to defend their coun- try. Commercial prosperity, as a result of the war, he -aid, was not adequate compensation for their great sacrifice, but the moral and spiritual welfare of.; Great Britain. Oscar Watkins. accompanied on the piano. We regret to record the death on Saturday of an old Breconian in the person of Mrs Davies. The Watton. widow of Mr Henry Davies, auctioneer, who predeceased her by many years. Deceased was a member of one of the oldest Brecon families, being a daughter of the late Mr John .Tones, hairdresser, Brecon. The late Mrs j Davies was 68 years of age and leaves a son and daugh- ter. The funeral (a private one) took place on Tues- day. the remains being interred in Saint David's Church- yard. Rev. John Simon (vicar) officiated in the church and at the graveside. The chief mourners were Mr J. R. Davies (son), and Mr Evan Jones, High Street (cou- son). The coffin was of unpolished oak with brass fit- tings. Several floral tributes were placed on the grave.

TALGARTH. The rainfall here for February was 1.01—the lowest ,in(--e 1909. EVANS'S STORES for TEAS and COFFEE. Have you tried the latter at 6d per i lb. ? SPECIAL SHOW of NEW SPRING GOODS this and following weeks at D. JOXES & CO.'s. At Talgarth fair, on Monday, small pigs (ten weeks old) were worth 46/- and 4-1,i-; baconers, 20/- per score; and sows, lid per lb. On Friday evening a concert was held in the school- room at Pengenffordd, presided over by the Rev. Tudor Jones, B.A. The concert was organised by members of the C.M. Church at Pengenffordd. Chief Petty Officer Robert Common .who was on the engineer's staff at the Brecon and Radnor Asylum, and served through the South African War, has been awarded the St. George's Cross, the equivalent of the English D.C.M. Pte. Edgar Phillips, of the Talgarth Company of Brecknocks, has been appointed sergeant (attached to i the Wiltshires). At present he is doing duty in India. Sgt. Phillips, who is a son of Mr T. Phillips, Glen Cot- t-age, went out with the Brecknocks in 1914 to Aden. The hearty good wishes of all are extended to our young friend. At the meeting of the Talgarth "Mynydd Troed" Tent of Rechabites, on the 6th inst., a resolution of sympathy at the death en active service of Pte. Willie Williams, High Street (one of the members of the Tent) was passed and forwarded to his mother, Mrs Williams, High Street. This Tent invested £100 in the recent Government Loan. At the quarterly meeting of the Mynydd Troed Tent, it was stated that iloo worth of stock in the last War Loan had been secured. All the ick funds of this tent e-arns nearly 4t per cent. interest. It was with great regret that the members heard of the sad news that Bro. W. Williams had died from wounds. He had been for many years a juvenile member beforfe being transferred to the aduit tent. It was decided to fend a letter of sympathy to his widowed mother. Mr Robert Common, who was engaged on the en- gineering staff of the B. & R. Asylum, has had some re- markable experiences. Shortly after the outbreak of war he joined the Royal Naval Air Service, and was engaged in France and Belgium on an armoured car. In 1915 he went with the Locker-Lampson Expedition to Russia, via the White Sea. He has since seen ac- tive service in Russia and Rumania, being engaged driv- ing an armoured car, acting as sniper. On Boxing Day Mr Common distinguished himself, for which he has been awarded the Russian Order of St. George, The many friends of Mr Common, who is now a petty officer in the Royal Naval Armoured Car Service, are greatly plea.-ed tohear of the honour conferred upon him after the terrible experiences he has undergone.

CRICKADARN. A special service was held at Wernwillim on Sunday evening. These farm-house meetings have a long and glorious history, and though many of their faithful members have left the neighbourhood and some of them have departed this life, yet religion is renewing its youth in their sons and daughters. The appeal of this -ervice was that the young present should take serious- ly and cheerfully the religion that had carried their fathers and mothers triumphantly to the last. This was the first service held since two faithful supporters of these services had been called from their work to their reward. Those two sisters, who one time lived in close proximity to each other, were much in the minds of some present on Sunday evening, and this gave a special direction and tone to the service. The hymn, "Jerusalem, my happy home," was fittingly and feelingly sung at the close.

CRICKHOWELL. February's rainfall was .77 inch. Pte. H. J. S. Davies (Royal Fusiliers), reported gas-ed, was on the Brecon and Crickhowell staff of Lloyd's Bank. The name of Sgt. T. M. Davies (Glangrwyney). of the South Wales Borderers, appeared in last week' list of wounded. Air Thomas Lewis, who has held the office of clerk to the Parish Council for 23 years, has resign- ed the appointment, and a hearty vot.e of thanks has been accorded him by the council for his long and faith- ful service. A fatality occurred to a Breconshire man at Aber- gavenny on Saturday week. James Thomas, a wag- goner in the employ of Lord Glanusk, had with two other waggoners, each in charge of a waggon and two horses, to load up at the L. & N.W. good yard. Just after Thomas left the yard on the return journey he fell off the vehicle, the wheels of which passed over him and crushed his body so badly that he died soon after. The inquest was on the following Monday, be- fore Mr J. B. Walford (coroner). Edwin James Thomas, -on of the deceased, said his father was 45 years of age, and lived at Clwydcoed. Cwmdu. He was in good health and active, and was a sober, steady man. The coroner, in summing up, said that it was a particularly .sad affair, because the deceased was in the prime of life and left a large family. The jury returned a ver- did of "accidental death," and found that there was no negligence on the part of the deceased.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. Mr Edw. Davies (son of Mr J. L. Davies. Irfon View) has joined the Royal Engineers. Mr J. Powell (Sugar Loaf Cottages) has left for France. Trumpet-Major L. F. Hope (Yeomanry), who has been home on sick leave, has returned to Egypt. For the Latest in Millinery, see Saunders Mor- gan's. Special attention given to Mourning orders. Renovations equal to new. 830/215 Gunner W. Williams. Heavy Motor Gun Section (Tanks), and Cross House, has been awarded the Mili- tary Medal.

GLASBURY-ON-WYE. Ffynnongynydd school wen the "banner" for good at- tendance for the pa-t- war.

TRECASTLE. Mr and Mrs John Davies (School House) have received letters from their two sons, Morgan and David, who state thev have seen some heavy fighting in France,, but fortunately have e-raped injury. i

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS. pentleman u the South of England has promised tOO towards reducing the debt on the new church, pro- vided a similar sum i= collected locally by Easter.

BUILTH WELLS. Exceptional Value in Loose Teas.-Davies Bros. Morris's for "Peas, Beans, amd Garden Seeds." No profiteering—always good value at Wyles". Mr Percy Hughes (R.N.A.S.) was home on leave at Oaklands over the week end. Staff-Sergt. E. Jones (Oaklands) has just been enjoying a brief furlough in the town. Mr J. P. Railton, M.R.C.V.S., gave an interesting lecture on "Diseases in Sheep" at Beulah a few even- ings ago. Mr B. Davies, C.C., presided. Advertisements, notices of meetings, news-items, etc., for the "Express" should be sent to. Mr G. E. Sayce, Fern Lea, Builth Wells. J. Vaughan Jones & Co., of Llandrindod Wells, have a splendid selection of Goods at much below present ruling prices. 934 The proceeds of the recent County School concert, in aid of the fund for Welsh Troops, amounted to R30 16s 8d. Expenses were t4 16s Bd, leaving £26 to be forwarded for the troops. Horeb Christian Endeavour Society met on Thursday. Mr Percy Davies conducted, and, after an interesting paper on "The Lord that healeth thee" was read, Miss Beryl Beynon closed with the singing of a suitable solo. The public are particularly requested to give regular orders at the shop for all papers. Copies for chance sales will not be allowed much longer. -Howa,Td Lewis. The annual prize-giving and tea meeting took place at "Alpha" on Wednesday of last week. The tea and prizes were given out of the Sunday school funds. Mrs Harris, Mrs Mason, Mrs Speak, Mrs M. Williams, Mrs Pearse, Miss Nicholas, Miss Gwenith Lewis. Miss Ada Davies. Miss Vest, Miss S. Phillips, Miss A. Clark, Miss E. James, Miss A. Evans and Miss Rhoda Jones kindly assisted in waiting at the tables. After tea Mr Mere- dith distributed prizes to all the children. The child- ren amoused themselves by subsequently playing games. Mr Thomas Davies (chairman) presided over a meeting of the Board of Guardians on Monday, when the fol- lowing tenders were accepted:—Clothing, Messrs. Dug- gan Bro. provisions, Messrs. Wm. Prioe & Co.. Ltd.; boots, Messrs. Eadie; and meat, Mr E. S. Davies. Mr S. G. Tulk, in moving the report of the House Com- mittee. reported that the officers' rations was well be- low the allowance at present. Mrs Spencer applied for the use of the board-room as a waiting-room in con- nection with the Red Crass Hospital. The chairman. in moving that the application be granted, said that he considered it was their dutv to do all they could to as- sist the Red Cross Hospital. Rev. S. H. Wenham said that the use of the Church Hall could be had for meetings of the Board free of charge.

GARTH. Pte. Eddie Jones recently spent a few days at home before going out to Egypt. Quarter-Master-Sergt. Cadw Jones and Pte. Trevor j -Evans have just been home, looking well after months of hard fighting in France..

BEULAH. This year's matches, arranged by the hon. secretary 1 (Mr W. Pearce), resulted as follows :-Billiard.Ist, J. Parry; 2nd, J. 0. Mathias; 3rd, Miss Eva Thomas. Ch&ss—lst. J. 0. Mathias 2nd, W. H. Pearse. Draughts -ht, J. ParQ; 2nd, J. 0. Math)?. Table quNt?—lst. J. Parry; 2nd, W. H. Pearce; 3rd, W. Jones.

CEFN-COED. The members of the Hen-Dy-Cwrdd Mutual Improve- ment Society marked the termination of the winter's session by holding a social tea on Thursday. Members of the Library are loud in their appreci- ation of the good light provided over their billiard table by the newly-fixed inverted burners. The floor- ing in the games room has received the necessary at- tention, and part of it has been renewed. ♦ i

LLANDOYERY. Dr. W. E. Hopkin has just been appointed a physician under the Welsh National Memorial Association, in suc- cession to Dr. R. C. Hutchinson, of Carmarthen, who has been granted a commission in the R.A.M.C.

BRYNMAWR. -lie of property was conducted at the Castle i Hott-i by Mr Montague Harris on Wednesday. No. 12, Alma Street, let a,t, £25 per annum, tenant paying rates, held on a lease for 99 years from 1902, ground rent it 10s 9d, was sold to Mr W. McDonatd, the ten- ant, for 1450. Messrs. Hodgens and Cunliffe, Aber- gaveannv, were the solicitors for the vendors.

ABERCRAYE. Pte. Edgar Watkins (Brecknocks) visited his home last wtek.end.

NEWBRIDGE-ON-WYE. W« regret to state that Mrs Sarah Worthing, Dole- gorred, passed away on the 6th inst., after a long and painful illness. Deceased, who was 59 years old, was buried at Newbridge on Tuesday. The body wast car- 1 ried from Dolegorred, a great number of friends and re- latives attending the funeral. A fuller account of the i funeral will appear next week.

LLANYWERN. The funeral of the late Mrs T. Williams. Tydraw, whose death we reported in our last isisue, took place on the 7th inst. The place of interment was Llan- fihangel Churchyard. Previous to leaving the house, a service was conducted by the Rev. Llewelyn Davies. The service at the church was conducted by the Rev. T. C. Richards, Rev Davies assisting at the grave. Well known Welsh hymns were sung in church and at the graveside. The following were the chief mourn- ers:—Mr Thos. Williams (husband), Messrs. John and David Williams (sons), Mr and Mrs David Williams (son-in-law and daughter). Master David Williams (grandson), Mr and Mrs Worth (son-in-law and daugh- ter), Mr and Mrs Price (son-in-law and daughter), Mr Griffiths, Vedw (brother), Mrs Price, Drostre (sister-in. law), Mrs Evans, Ynysbwl (sister-in-law), Mr W. Price, Drostre (nephew), Mr J. Price, Neath (nephew), Mr Griffiths. Sennybridge (nephew), Mrs Evans, Gochgareg (niece), Mrs Worth, Trewalter (niece), Misses Price, Rhiwhyrgoch (nieces), Miss Williams, Llwyngronwy (niece), Mr and Mrs Evans, Tycrug (nephew and niece), and Mr Williams, Cregiau (nephew). Messrs. David W. Worth, Edward Price and W. Price acted as bearers. Mr W. Hohby. Llanfihangel, was the undertaker.

RED CROSS HOSPITAL, PENOYRE. Sjjr,—Wibh most grateful thanks we acknow- ledge the following gemerous gifts received, last week :—Vegetables, Mrs Garnons Williams and Captain Evans; milk (daily), Mrs McClintock taaid Hon. Mrs de Winton; butter, Dowager Lady CTIaniisk, eggs (12) aind t lIb. butter, from the mao-keit per Miss Best; eggs (145) from Senny- bridge, Devynock, Senaiy and Lla.ndi'lo'rfan, per Miss Llewellyn Da,vies. And we also desire to fahaaik very gratefully Mrs and the Misses Powell of Castell Madoc land Lieut. C. V. Powe.1, R.N., for ooming to the hospital on a terribly cold even- ing ,and giving the patients a perfectly delightful pierrot entertainment, in which they were ablv assisted by Gunner Howieh, R.G.A. h73 333 LUCY MAYBERY Commandant. FURTHER LIST OF DONATIONS. -C s. d. TaIcings Penoyre Stall Glannant Fancy £ .9. d'j Fair, announced 7t.h September. 1916, but not included in previous rbot-al 30 0 0 Lord Glanusk, for suirgical instruments 20 0 0 Swansea Industrial School 10 1 3 Proceeds of Concert held at Llanddew —per Mr Morgan, Pontwillim 10 0 0 Proceeds of Concert held at Aber- gwesyn-per Miss Jones, The Vicajage 4 0 3 Brynmawr Choral Sooiety-per Mr T. L. Williams 3 16 0 Gwenddwr Patriotic Concert—per Mr David Jones 3 3 0 Anonymous 0 5 0 An-oii i i i -o 11,,3 0 5 0 Donations tota.1 to date £ 3370 1 11

Libanus Funeral. THE LATE MR JOHN THOMAS. I On Thursday, March 9th, the funeral took place of Mr John Thomas, weaver, Libanus. He was well known and highly respected in the neighbourhood in which he had resided for upwards of 40 years. For nearly all that period he had been engaged in weaving, but of late year? he was engaged as a postman in the district around Libanus. He was never in robust health, but the end came rather suddenly on March 5th. He had, by his integrity, won for himself a high place in the respect cf his neighbours. He was for many years a member and a deacon of the Baptist Church at Pon- testyll, where he will he sorely missed. The funeral, on Thursday, was, a large one, in spite of the inclemency of the weather. In the house the service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. D. O. Griffiths. In the chapel, Rev. J. Williams, Defynock, also took part. Both ministers spoke in high terms of the deceased, whom they had known and respected for his qualities, both of heart and mind. Mr Williams conducted the service at the graveside. Much sym- pathy is felt for Mrs Thomas in her bereavement. The following were the mourners:—Mrs Thomas (widow), Mr and Mrs Nichols (daughter and son-in-law), Tom, John and David (sons), Mr and Mrs Edwin Thomas (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs Price, Cwm- earn (sister and brother-in-law). Mr and Mrs Llovd, Pontllanfraith (sister and brother-in-law). Mr and Mrs Rees, Cwmcarn (hrother.in-Iaw and sister). Mrs Price, Brecon < sister-in-law). Mrs Thomas, Nantygreiddin (sister-in-law) Mr J. Price and Mr D. Prioe, Llandilo (brothers-in-law), Mr J. Price, Merthyr Vale (brother- in-law), and Mr R. Price. Cwm (nephew). The inter- ment took place in the Libanus burial-ground.

Infants Help Soldiers. 1 INTERESTING B-UILTH EFFORT. (COMMUNICATED.) Last Friday night the spacious Central Hall of the ( Council School, Builth,was packed on the occasion of the annual concert, given by the Infants' Department. Rev. L. Beynon presided, and in tho course of his remarks, mentioned the fact that a very large number of old j scholars who had passed through this school were now serving their King and Country—some of whom had made the greatest sacrifice. The present scholars— the hope of our Welsh nation in the future—were justly proud of those brave boys and were endeavouring to do a little on their behalf. The proceeds were to be given to the Welsh troops, so with such a noble object in view, the chairman thanked the audience for their presence and for the kind interest which they took year after year in the children's performances. The two part programme opened with the National Anthem, and the action song, "Little wax dolls" caused much amusement. In fact. the babies appeared to be quite "at home" on the stage in their kindergarten games, which were accompanied by Mrs Evans. games, "Little Japs," attired in Japanese costumes, look- The ed most picturesque and the scarf drill was decidedly clever. Another interesting feature took the form of an action-song given by 12 1st class boys and girls, entitled "Hurrah for the sailors." A patriotic and most touching item "Our Khaki Daddy," was greatly appreciated by the audience. The dances were grace- fully performed and thoroughly enjoyed. Francis Davies looked very quaint as "Grandmamma," and entertained her little family splendidly. Part II. of the programme consisted of an operetta— "The dolls wedding"—the leading parts being taken by Nellie Sayce (bride doll),- Enys Catley (fairy good luck), Philip Steer (policeman), and several other suit- ors who each appeared in turn, stating their qualifica- tions and were each dismissed for various humorous reasons. A number of bridesmaids assisted the bride in choosing her bridegroom, but concluded after all that thev would do without one. "Fairy Goodluck" once more wished the hride-doll joy and all united in sing- j ing again the "Doll's bridal song," the curtain descend- ing to the strains of the "Wedding march." Great praise is due to Nellie Savce who as "Bride Doll," won the admiration of all. Miss 1. M. Price played the accompaniments. We greatly appreciate the untiring efforts uiit forth bv Mrs Jamr-in and her staff, and also the kindness of Mrs Black Jones who lent flags and other decorations, and provided cakes during the inter- val for the chiudren. Miss 1. M. Morris (High Street) provided cakes on Saturday afternoon. The entertainment concluded with the singing of "God save the King." On the following Saturdav afternoon, the maimer was equally well attended by school-children and the finan- cial issue was most encouraging. Appended is the programme—Part 1.: Land of my fathers, children; action-song. "Little wax dolls," babies: dance. 1st class children recitation, "The pus- sier tea. party," 2nd elas": musical drill, 2nd class; action songs. "Little Jans," nine little girls: recitation. "Cock-a-doodle-doo," babii <: action song, "Our khaki daddy." children: dance. 1st class; action song and dance. "Where fairies have gone," 1st class: kinder- garten games, babies; action song, "Hurrah for the class: action scxg. "East and West. 2nd class; kindergarten ganw. "Terry little gypsie-\ 1st class; recitation, "Daddy'- deputy, Eric Smith, dance. 1st class; scarf drill. 1st class; song and recita- dance, 1.?t ],,? t c l a, tion. "Grandmamma." 1I;t and 2nd class girls. Part II.—Operetta. "The Doll's Wedding. Characters: Bride doli. Mi-? Nellie Sayce; bridesmaids; fairy good- luck Miss Envs Catlev; fairy attendants: rejected suitors: policeman. Master Phillip Steer; chorus, child- ren. Finale: "God save the King. About £ 14 was raided, altogether, a most creditable result

Farmer's Death. SAD TRAGEDY AT NORTON CANON. j An inquest was held at Upper Norton farm, Norton Canon, on the (3tli inst., touching the death of Llewelyn Williams, aged 42, which took place on the previous Friday. Gwvllne Wyles, Staunton-on-Wye, cowman, said that on returning from his dinner on Friday on the farm he went down the meadows. On looking over a hedgerow he saw the deceased lying on his back and a gun across his 1c.gs. He called to William Roberts, another workman, and they both found the deceased dead. He was lying about 4 yards from the hedge. P.C. Sidney Mason, Stuunton-on-Wyc, said he found the body lying as described by the last witness. Deceased's cap was by the hedge, and some brown paper was also at the butt of the hedge. Witness and Dr Steed,who was afterwards in attendance, examined the gun and found that it would not fire on being bumped on the ground. Subsequently witness had a conversation with deceased's widow who informed him that the deceased had been worrying of late and not sleeping well. The fact that he was coming to a much larger farm than the one lie had previously occupied and the scarcity of labour had played on his mind. The constable produced a gun licence taken out in Brecon on Friday morning in the name of the deceased. Dr Steed, Staunton-on-Wye, described the injury. The body was identified by deceased's brother, David Williams, of Llan Farm, Talyllyn. He identi- fied the gun produced. His brother had been farming 108 acres and the acreage of Upper Norton farm was about 270 acres. He knew of no reason why deceased should commit suicide. He was financially sound. Benjamin Williams, another brother, stated that he saw his brother on Friday morning in Brecon and drove him to the station to catch the 10-30 tiain for Moorhamptou. The gnn produced was wrapped by him in a paper parcel that morning. Deceased stated he wanted the gun to scare birds otf the land. The jury returned a verdict that deceased committed suicide by shooting himself and that he was not of sound mind at- the time.

Talgarth Parish Council. A meeting of the Parish Council was held on Tues- day, Mr W. T. Davies in the chair. The Clerk (Mr John Pritchard) submitted a balance sheet of the concert held on Boxing Day in aid of re- ducing the debt of LIS ;)8. which existed on the Street Lighting Fund. The result showed a net profit of JE13, after paying t'2 to the Government Tax. The debt of the Lighting Fund is now reduced to X5 ;{, Several accounts were examined and passed for payment.

HEREFORD MARKET. Wednesday. At Hereford market to-day there was a large at- tendance and supplies were well up to average. Bed trade remained firm, there being a continuance of recent high prices. StorL- eattit- also idt-t witli a keen demand at increased prices. Sheep were well up to average in numbers, and prices for fat .'heep re- mained high. Few ewes and lambs only were offered, and pigs were a his supply. Bacons and porks sold well attaterat.s.

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Builth Wells Concert. HOREB'S "ANNUAL." Builth Wells Congregational (Horeb) Sunday School* entertainment was held in the schoolroom on Wednes- day. Air. Maitland Jones presided over a large gath- ering, and gave a short address. The schoolroom was tastefully decorated with flags, etc., by the following ladies, viz., Mrs Bartlett and Misses Mina and Maud Davies. The programme was as follows :-Song, "Little ones like me," Masters Elwvn and Glyn Davies; recitation. "Gentlemen of England," Master Wilfred Samuel; song, "Kind words can never die," Miss Doris Samuel; x recitation, "My shadow," Miss Madge Davies; part- song, "Cradle song," children's choir; recitation, "The origin of scandal," Miss Ethel Samuel: song, "Hosan- nah," Miss Helen Davies: recitation, "Bad Bella," Miss Joyce Davies; pianoforte solo. "Marehe des Troubadours," Master Harold Davies recitation, "Black and White," Miss Gwynneth Powell: part- song. "The children's king," the choir; recitation, "Table rules," Miss Alice Thomas; song, "The little grey home in the west," Miss Muriel Wittiams recita- tion, "Nothing to do," Master Frank Davies; part- song, "Mountain melodies," children's choir: song, "God bless the absent one," Miss Evelyn Price: piano- forte solo, "The glow-worm," Miss Nellie Davies: duet, "The morning land," Mast-ers Emrys and Trevor Dav- ies: action song, "War housewives," girls: song. "There's a long, long trail," Miss Morfa Hamer; monologue, "The game of life," Mr Bartlett: song, "The Bugler." Mr Syd J. Davies: action song, "Model policemen," boys; song "The perfect day," Miss Mina Davies; duet, "Watchman, what of the night"? Messrs. J. Prothero and Syd J. Davies; part-song, "Summer days are coming," choir: and recitation. Miss S. M. Jenkins. A humorous dialogue, entitled "Advice I was next given, the characters being:— "Dr. Candor." Mr H. H. Lewiq, "Dr. Lancet." Mr Syd-J. Davies; "Potts," Mr P. Bartlett: "Mr Oilman," Mr F. Davies; "Miss Querlous," Miss Maud Davies; "Bridget Malon- ey." Miss G. Jones; and "Miss Jameson," Miss Mina Davies. Rev. Lewis Beynon (pastor) proposed a vote of thanks to their worthy president and all who helped to make the concert a success. Mr T. Jones seconded, and Mr F. Davies and Mrs Maitland Jones acknowledged. The enjovable evening was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. Mr F. Davies was the conductor, and the accompanists were Misses M. Pugh (Noddisaf), G. Jones and Nellie Davies. D:Fo were in aid of the fund for the supply of Sunday school attendance prizes.

Builth Rural District Council. CHAIRMAN AND NATIONAL SERVICE. Mr Thomas Pugh (chairman) presided over a meeting of the Builth Rural Council on Monday. Prof. Joseph Jone,s explained the National Service Scheme, and ask- ed the council to set- up machinery for its working. The chairman remarked that he did not believe in a scheme on a voluntary principle, but, as things were, it was only their duty to carry it out. The whole council was formed into a committee to carry out the scheme. Prof. Jones thanked the council for taking up the scheme, observing that he was confident that they would do their utmost to make it a success. The de- puty-clerk pointed out that last year the council de- cided that the roadmen should only work two days a week on the roads for a certain period after the 1st April. Mr Llewelyn Jones (road surveyor) pointed out that, owing to the fact that such a large quantity of timber was conveyed over the roads in the district, some of them were in bad condition. He was not in favour of spending much money on road improvements until the timber-hauling had ceased. It was agreed that the roadmen should be released for four days a. week, in order that they should assist whenever necessary.

1 s. 6d. Garden Seeds 1 s. 6d. NEW, GENUINE, AND TESTED. ON receipt of Postal Order for 1/6 or 20 stamps, we will send, post free, 1 oz. each of Hollow Crown Pajrsnip and selected Carrot. t oz. each of White Spanish Oniion, Wheeler's Imperial Cab- bage, Savoy, Radish, Ea.rly Turnip, and two Packets of Broccolii (etarly and late); 1 Packet each of Lettuce, Marrow, Cucumber; 6 Packets Choice Plower Seeds. Also for 1/- extra.—1 Packet each Mustard, Cress, Beet, Pickling Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Leek, Cauliflower, Golden Ball Turnip, and with every 2/6 paarel we will send two grand novelties —A Packet of Quite Content Peas, an extoiaordin- ■a,ry variety producing pods 7 inches in length, and a Packet of Red Giant Runner Beams—a magni- ficent variety, pods of exceptional length. The above Parcels of Finest Quality Seeds for P.O. 2/6 or 32 stamps. GROVES & SON, SEED MERCHANTS. PIDDLETRENTHIDE, DORCHESTER. 1390p JOHNSTON FOR VEGETABLE SEEDS. All the Best Varieties. 227, OXFORD STREET. SWANSEA. Telephone, 567 Central. b177/217

EXPRESS DIARY. March 16th.—Nine days' mission at P.M. Church. Knighton. Dydd Mercher, Mawrth 21ain, Darlith yn Iteulah.- Gwlad Buallt, gan Parch. J. Dyfnallt Owen. Friday, March 23rd.-Brecon shire Education Staffing and Salaries and Buildings Committees. Friday, March 30th.-Breconshire Higher Education Committee. Tuesday. April 3rd.-Bre-conshire Quarter Sessions. Easter Monday, April Oth.-Grarld concert "Aber Con- gregational Church, Talybont-on-Usk. Monday, April Dth.-Brecon shire Education Finance Committee. Friday, April 13th.—Breconshire Standing Joint and Main Roads Committees. Printed and Published by G. E. SAYCE, at the "Brecon and Radnor Express" Offices, Express Buildings, Bulwark, in the Chapelry of 8t. Mary, in the Borough and County of Breoon, on THURSDAY. MARCH 15, 1917.