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SANATORIUM PATIENTS. I RADNORSHIRE COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION. I ABSENTEE MEMBERS. I The quarterly meeting of the Radnorshire In-urancj Committee was held at the County Building*, Llandrin- dod Wellt*. on Friday, when there were present Dr. Richard Harding (chairman). Mr B. P. Lewis (vice- chairman), Mrs W. A. SinM. Mrs Xicholls, Miss Wil- liams. Dr. J. A. K. Griffiths, and Messrs. Hamer, J. Hurst. W. Edwards, Seymour Edwards, E. Price, L. Taylor, E. Grovener, R. H. Evans, J. H. Von-es, C. H. William.. J. J. Griffiths, E. Evans, W. Thomas, E. ,W. Hughes, T. Evans and Edwin Lewis, with the clerk (Mr G. W. Moseley). Irregular Attendance. I In accordance with the resolution passed at the last .meeting, the clerk reported tlIat the following members tuwi been absent from the meetings for six months, viz., Mrs Allcock. Mr John Griffiths, Mr W. M. Baylis, Mr E. W. Hughe's, Mr C. C. Rogers, Mrs E. Lewis. Mr Turner, Mr Walters, Mr A. J. Moseley, Mr J. J. Phil- lips, Mr J. H. Pritchard, Dr. Griffiths and Mrs ,Vona bles -Llewelyn. Mr John Griffith* and Mr E. W. Hughes each offered explanations of their absences ircm the la-t two miet- ings. and these explanations were accepted. It was fur- ther reported that Dr. Griffiths, Mr A. J. Moseley, Mr Turner and Mr Walters had been serving in the Army or in munition works, and Mr Edward Lewis pointed out that his absence was due to his son having had to join up. Dr. Harding added that all would agree that Mrs Allcock, Mrs Vena bles-Llewelyn, Mr BayUs and Aid. C. C. Rogers had good reason for absence, owing to the great amount of county and war work they had had to do. Some members challenged the name of Ald. C. C. Rogers, but, on a division, it was agreed that he should be excused for non-attendance for the past six months. The others were unanimously excused, except Mr J. J. Phillips and Mr J. H. Pritchard, whose seats were declared vacant. A letter was read from the Insurance Commissioners, reporting that Mr R. H. Evans (chemist) had been ap- pointed as a member of the committee, in the place of Mr W. W. Johnson (resigned). Committee Report*. I The Medical Benefit Sub-Committee reported that, at the request of the Minister of Pensions, the Insurance Commissioners were setting up special arrangement* for providing medical and sanatorium benefits for invalided eoldiers and sailors, and it was understood that, at an early date, detailed instructions would be issued by thef Commissioners dealing with the work falling upon In- surance Committees in connection with invalided men. The committee recommended that the Chairman, the Chairman of the Medical Benefit Sub-Committee, the Chairman of the Sanatorium Benefit Sub-Committee, MM Nichoils and Mrs C. H. Willianns be appointed a special committee, with full power to deal with this matter, and to report to the next meeting of the In- surance Committee, Miss Williams to act in the event of Mrs Nicholls being away from home. Mr B. P. Lewis moved the adoption of the report. eaying he was very sure that all would very heartily agree to fall in with any arrangements whereby in- valided soldiers and "ailors would receive medical bene- fit and sanatorium treatment. These men had given of their best for the country, and this was a step in the right direction. (Hear, hear.) Mr E. W. Hught: seconded, and the report was adopted. The Sanatorium Benefit Sub-Committee reported that a communication had been received from the Memorial Association, stating that, owing to circumstances in connection with the war, alterations had been made in the tuberculosis service in the county, and that the patients in the county formerly attended by Dr. Car- veth Johnson would now be seen by Dr. D. B. Evans. The committee considered reports in eight cases re- quiring sanatorium benefit, two being report from the military authorities. Treatment was recommended in each case. It was resolved that a letter be written to the Memorial Association, calling their attention to the desirability of the tuberculosis officer being present at meetings. of the committee, and also asking why re- sidential treatment had not been provided in certain eases. Mr J. Hamer moved the adoption of the report. He aid the question of admitting patients at once into sanatoriumis was rather a serious one. One of the patients referred to was a discharged soldier, who should have received first consideration at the present time. (Hear, hear.) Dr. Johnson had taken up work at the request of the Memorial Association at Newport, and Dr. Evans was taking over his duties here. Had Dr. Evans been present that day he might have explain- ed why some of the, patients were not admitted soon- er. Mr J. Hurst seconded. The chairman said that, as a medical man, he would like to give support to the report of this committee. They had not many tuberculosis cases in the county of Radnor, and the few they had, especially the cases of discharged soldiers, were worthy of attention at the earliest possible moment. The county had subscribed very largely, indeed to the funds of the association, and Jie was perfectly certain that they would be doing right in calling attention to the need for dealing with the cases reported to them more urgently than ever. The report was adopted. The Finance Committee's report was adopted, on the motion of Mr J. Hamer, seconded by Mr W. Edwards. It simply dealt with routine work. The following report waA received from the Medical Service Sub-Committee:—"Your sub-committee had un- der their consideration a claim for 6/6. being expenses alleged to have been incurred by an insured person ow- ing to a breach of his panel doctor's agreement. Your ■sub-committee found that this expense had been reasonably and necessarily incurred by the insured per- son, owing to 11 breach on the part of the practitioner of his agreement, and they accordingly recommend that this amount be deducted from monies payable to the practitioner and paid to the insured person." Mr J. Hamer moved the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Mr E. Grosvenor, and agreed to, the chairman observing that the doctor referred to was not now on the panel. The various sub-committee' were re-appointed.

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Woman Gravedigger. PATRIOTIC WIFE AT CEFN. While her husband. Pte. D. Matthews, Army Veterin- ary Corps, is serving in Salonika, Mrs Matthews, Aber- car Cottage. Cefn-coed, it- taking up her husband'6 for- Iller oecupation as gravedigger at the Tabor WeLsh Con- gregational Church Burial Ground. With the assistance of her daughter, Mrs Matthews personally opens the graves required for burial purposes, and is proud that she is able to "carry on" during her husband's absence. This week news was received that Pte. Matthews, one of seven soldier brothers, was taken to hospital at Salonika, on July 25th, sulfering from fever.

r T "S. UBSTITUTION. %I The matter of substitution is one of interest and importance in these stirring days. Among various special meanings attached to the term, we may consider one or two bearing upon the question of health. An ailing person will welcome as a pleasing proposition the idea of Good Health being substituted for Ill-health. As a matter of fact this is, the kind of substitution which has been taking place for many years past. Thanks to the wide and increasing use of Beecham's Pills, conditions of Ill-health are constantly being removed; conditions of Good Health are constantly taking their place. This is a fact-an actual experience to which thousands of men and .women, a'l ov er the world, will bear glad and willing testimony. A satisfactory substitution scheme" sb far as, matters of health are concerned is the adoption of Beecham's Pills as a Family Medicine. All who are ailing and anxious to be well will certainly derive considerable benifit from a course of BEECHAM9 Plbbg ll Sold everywhere to boxes, price III i (S 6 pills) dk 219 (168 pills.)

Builth Social Club. I SUGGESTED AMALGAMATION SCHEME. Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan presided at a meeting of the Builth Social Club Committee on 10th inst, when the advisability of amalgamating the Social Club with the Free Library was discussed. Others present were Rev. S. II Wenham, Rev. Lewis Jaim s, Dr. Black Jones, and Messrs Rees Thomas, B.A., T. Meredith Jones, A. P. Morgan, 11. H. Lewis, Jas. G. Eadie, and Sidney Thomas. Dr. Black Jones reported he, in company with Mr Jas. Eadie, waited upon Mrs Evans (owner of the pre- mises of the Social Club), and found she was not prepared to reduce the rent to the sum suggested by the committee, but she had promised them she would communicate with the secretary on the matter. Mr Sidney Thomas vjoint secretary) said he had not received any communication from Mrs Evans since the letter in which she offered to reduce the rent to £25 per annum. The President enquired what had been done since the last meeting to reduce last year's deficit, and Mr Sidney Thomas reported that nearly 1:20 had been collected for that purpose. In discussing the expenses for the current year, Mr Rees Thomas pointed out that it had been agreed to reduce the expenditure in the coming year for fire and light. Mr Sidney Thomas considered it would be impossibV to make a big reduction in that direction. Mr Rees Thomas remarked that a resolution, in favour of the reduction of the expenditure in coal and gas, had been passed, and, therefore, it would be necessary to act in accordance with the resolution. It was agreed that a local concert be organised with- a view of clearing off the deficit, and Messrs Jas.' Eadie, Sidney Thomas and f £ ."Williams were appointed organisers, and the president was also to assist in securing the use of a suitable room. The President said the next item for consideration wa" the advisability of amalgamating the Social Club with the Free Library. He did not quite understand the scheme of amalgamation, and whether or not they expected all the members of the Free Library to be- eome members of the Social Club. As things stood at >resent there were subscriptions in money, given to ie Free Library, and the Social Club was also receiv- dIg in rent from the Free Library a sum of £7 10s. The spirit of amalgamation was right enough, if a scheme for that purpose could be carried through. Mr Rees Thomas pointed out that, in his opinion, every lady member would pay an annual subscription of 2s. 6d., and that the great point was to increase the membership of the Social club. The President said that if the .£7 10s. were not paid by the Free Library in the future, as in the past, there would be a bigger deficit. Dr. Black Jones said that if they amalgamated with the Free Library, it would be necessary to have extra papers for the ladies' reading room, and, also, they would not receive the.£7 10s. a year rent. Therefore, the carrying out of the new scheme would at least cost them.Clo. Mr Jas. Eadie said they would also require extra tire for the ladies' reading room, and extra papers. The Vicar was of opinion that if the two were amalgamated they would not have more than a dozen ladies to join. Dr. Black Jones said they would require at least 160 lady members before the scheme could be made a success. Mr Rees Thomas considered that the object of the Social Club had not yet been accomplished, and added that if the ladies would assist them by joining the club, they would be able to do more in the future than they had done in the past. Mr A. P. Morgan thought the ladies would be re- sponsible for their side of the Club. Mr James Eadie considered they should be careful not to take a leap in the dark. If their membership were small at present he considered they had justified their existence in the past and he was in favour of the ladies managing their own side of the club, and, also, anxious that they should co-operate with them. Rev. Lewis James expressed himself in favour of carrying on the Club and the Free Library in the same way as they had been managed in the past, that was, until the war was over. Mr Meredith Jones could see no objection to the ladies managing their own side of the club. Mr Rees Thomas believed the ladies would not ob- ject to pay a subscription of 5s. On the motion of Mr Eadie, seconded' by the Rev. Lewis James, the meeting decided not to make any alteration at present.

FARMERS AND ROADMEN. I A Good Reason at Crickhuwell. HOUSING ACCOMMODATION. Mr W. G. James presided over the Crickhowell District Council on the 13th inst. Mr Josiali Phillips asked the deputy-surveyor (Mr W. Watkins) why the roadmen were not allowed to assist local farmers, as decided by the. council? Mr W. Watkins I have expressed my willingness to allow the men to help in the harvest, but, in some in- stances, they have preferred to work on the road, and for a very good reason. One farmer pays 3/6 per dav and the council 4/4. Mr Josiah Phillips: But I am given to understand you don't encourage men to help in agriculture? I pay 4/- a day and all found. Mr W. Watkins: It comes to thb-am I to compel the men to go on the farms or not? Mr T. Ll. Jones: Certainly not. Mr A. J. Thoma.s: Our men are free agents, and the sooner it is understood the better. The Chairman: We are quite willing to release our men for farm work, but we do not in any way bring pressure to bear. A letter was read from Mr H. 0. II. Wenham. Bishop's Castle, Salop, intimating that he was considering the question of establishing an electric light undertaking in Crickhowell, and enquiring if the council would enter into a contract with him for lighting the town, &c. The Chairman We certainly cannot bind ourselves, to anything. The council decided to accede to Mr 'Venham'¡; re- quest for an interview. A letter was read from the Local Government Board regarding the position of working-class dwellings, point- ing out that in pre-war days 95 per cent. of building was carried through by private enterprise, and the need for action on the part of local authorities to make good de- ficiencies through changed circumstances. The Local Government Board intimated that financial assistance would be forthcoming, and asked for particulars of housing accommodation. The chairman remarked that the only part of the dis- trict where houses may he required was in the parish of Llanelly, but it was a well known fact that people flocked here from the industrial districts for shelter and cheap rents. The dwellings were out of date and needed repair, and, if the council were to erect houses, they would soon tind that they would not get tenants for them. The rents would not be paid. (Hear. hear.) Mr T. LI. Jones: Houses are wanted at Llanellv, but the Local Government Board scheme is not the best way to provide them. It was decided that the Surveyor should make a re- turn to the L.G.B. regarding the housing accommoda- ion in the district. The clerk read a letter from the Crickhowell Oddfel- lows asking for representation on the Food Committee, seeing that they comprised an organisation of 300 work- ing men. The Clerk Up to the present we have had no instruct- ions from the Local Government Board, although I ob- serve from the Press that most councils have been com- municated with. It was decided to defer consideration. Mr J. D. Stepherd, N.P. Bank, was appointed treasurer to the council in succession to Mr E. H. Price (resigned).

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Colwyn's Council. Houses for Working Classes. CONGRATULATIONS TO CAPTAIN R. J. OWEN. I Mr Edwin Probert (chairman) presided at the monthly meeting of the Colwyn Rural Council on the 13tli inst. Others present were Rev. Lewis Davies, and Messrs H. Evan Thomas, Thomas Davies, William Prothero, and Thomas Price, Capt. Reginald J. Owen (clerk), Mr W. W. Lennard (deputy clerk), Mr J. W. Evans (surveyor), and Mr W. Evans (sanitary in- spector). Dr. Black Jones (medical officer) also at- tended. The chairman expressed how pleased they were to have a visit from their clerk (Capt. Reginald J. Owen), and to see he was looking so well. He desired, not only to congratulate him upon looking so well, but, also, on his marriage. They hoped it v. ould not be long before the clerk would be able to take up his work as in the days of old, and that he would be spared for a long time to render service to that council. Mr Thomas Davies said he was sure the members of Colwyn Council were delighted to see Capt. Reginald J. Owen Loking so well, and it seemed to him very natural to see him in that room once again. Captain Owen always looked well and happy, but, in his opinion, he looked much happier since he had taken a better half," and his sincere hope was that such an act would lengthen his life. He wished to join in of- fering him their heartiest congratulations. Captain Oweil thanked the council] for their kind remarks, and hoped the time was not far distant when he would be back with them again. From the tirst he j had been on the list for active service, but he had been i kept in this country up till the present. He also wish- to thank them for congratulating him on his marriage. They were all anxious to see the war over, and he sincerely hoped that time would not be long. A circular was read from the Local Government Board relative to the question of houses for the working classes after the war. The chairman remarked there was a great scarcity of houses at Howey. Mr Thomas Davies said that, in future, there would be a large number of houses required in rural districts, if an increased cultivation of the land were to be car- ried out. Captain Owen said that the Order would apply to congested area where private enterprise did not meet the requirements. Rev. Lewis Davies pointed out there was a scarcity of houses in the parish of Llanelwedd. The rent of dwell- ing houses there, he remarked, was much higher than what people paid at Builth Wells, but the rates were much lower. Mr Thomas Davies observed there would not be sufficient demand for houses in Llanelwedd to justify them going in for a scheme. The chairman said lie was of opinion that, in the near future, they would have to depend on a scheme of that kind to meet the requirements of the working classes. Mr Thomas Davies was prepared to entrust the clerk and the chairman of the council to reply to the com- munication. f Mr H. Evan-Thomas expressed an opinion in favour of the council discussing the question in such a way as to arrive at a definite decision. Rev Lewis Davies felt quite sure if more houses were built in the parish they would soon be taken up. The houses they had there now for working-men were too dear, and ran from zE13 to tl4 per year, but, if they erected cottages which could be let at a rent of from t7 to X8 per annum they would be taken at once. Mr H. Evan-Thomas pointed out that, by erecting houses at Llanelwedd, they would draw the people from Builth. Mr William Prothero said that with the present price of material, they could not build houses to let from £7 to -CS. Rev Lewis Davies felt it was their duty to encourage the scheme in every possible way. Captain Owen considered there was not sufficient demand at present to cause them to take such steps. Mr J. L. Davies considered there would be a great demand for workmen's cottages in the rural districts, but he anticipated that the landlords would be called upon to provide those houses. Mr H. Evan-Thomas was of the opinion that the Board of Agriculture would deal with the question of providing houses in rural districts for farm-workers. The Council agreed that the Chairman, Rev Lewis Davies and the Deputy-Clerk should draft a reply to the commitnieation.

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Liitertaining the Wounded. I PENDER YN LADIES' GOOD WORK. On the 10th inst., the patients and stall of the Aberdare Hospital were splendidly entertained by Mrs E. Jones, Ysguborfawr, at the Penderyn Schools. The guests, who were in charge of Commandants Williams and Bankes, arrived about 3 p.m. and were accorded a hearty welcome. The rooms were beau- tifully decorated with innumerable Hags representing those of the entente nationalities, and with lovely flowers kindly sent by Mr M. Wliitting, Bodwigiad, and the tables were ladened with the good things lavishly provided by the hostess for her guests' enjoy- ment. Tea over, an abundant supply of smokes— thoughtfully provided by Mrs Rhys, Ysguborfawr, who, with her daughter, presided throughout the afternoon and evening—was handed round, and the weather being most propitious, a move was made for the School Yard, where an out-door entertainment had been prepared. The services of four Aberdare Music Hall artistes had been secured for the occasion and their juggling and acrobatic feats, comic songs, J impersonations, etc.. were keenly enjoyed. Later, a promenade concert was held indoors, refreshments, meanwhile, being constantly handed round. Several items were contributed by the nurses and soldiers, Miss Eira Williams, Mr David Jones, whose full rich voice held the audience enthralled, and Mr D. C. Thomas. The Rev Dewi Williams composed and sang a few appropriate verses in which words of cordial welcome to the wounded heroes and their nurses, and of grateful appreciation of the hostess's genorosity were neatly blended, the whole audience joining in the chorus. Cnmmandant Williams, on behalf of Soldiers and Staff, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Rhys and Mrs E. Jones and spoke feelingly of the good work constantly and ungrudgingly done by people of Penderyn for the benefit of the Aberdare Hospital. The Rev Dewi Williams, in a few well-chosen words, seconded and the soldiers did the rest in rousing fashion. This having been responded to, and other customary votes of thanks proposed, seconded and duly honoured, the singing oi, the National Anthem, and Hen wlad fy Nhadau," brought a most en- joyable day to a close. The thanks of all arc due to the following helpers who spared no effort to make the enjoyment of the guests complete, aud who were well rewarded by the whole-hearted appreciation expressed individually and collectively by the men :—Mrs D. Williams, Mrs Henry, Mrs R. Jones, Mrs E. Harris, Mrs L. Lewis, Mrs J. Williams; Misses E. Thomas, M. A Jones, Jennie and Gladys Jones, M. Davies, M. Harris, Maggie Davies; Messrs Williams (schoolmaster), William Morgan, David Jones, T. Phillips, W. G. Davies, T. Palmer, LI. Davies, D. Jones, D. Davies, J. Jones, T. 4ones, F: Llynch, C. Pearce, E. Harris, D. C. Thomas, etc. <

-= Last Day of Sale! SATURDAY (THI5 WEEK). IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER The restrictions on trade output will send prices still higher and lead to a general shortage of all goods. It is therefore ECONOMY TO BUY NOW for immediate and future needs. SPECIALS THIS WEEK a LINOLEUMS and OILCLOTHS which at the usual prices are below to-day's Cost of Manufacture AT SALE PRICES. I; 1' RAINCOATS for Ladies and Gentlemen, new pat- |1 terns and styles, excellent value—AT SALE PRICES. REMNANTS & ODDMENTS, Half Price. DAVID JONES & Co., DRAPERS AND OUTFITTERS, (The Firm that Value Built), TALGARTH, n;1 Price & Williams, Builth, HOLD THE HEAVIEST STOCK OF British & Foreign ("') Timber in the District. Special Quotations for Truck Loads of Deals, Battens, Boards, Bricks, Slates, Cement, Aberthaw Lime, Plaster of Paris, Crests, Finials, Sinks, Socket Pipes, Spades and Shovel Handles. Dry Oak and Ash Planking, Spokes, Felloes and Shafts. Solid British OAK GATES. Always Good Stock Solid British OAK GATE POSTS. I Seasoned Timber AND I Thoroughly Well-Made. Seasoned Timber for Builders and Wheelwrights kept in Di-ying Sheds. Agents for the I Best Slate Quarries, Brick and Tile Works, and Agricultural Pipes. PUEAES WRITE FOR PRICES— IPRICli & WILLIAMS, BUILTH. Telegrams: WILLIAMS, BUILTH. 'PHONE NO. 2. br843 25^ THIS BUSINESS IS BEING CARRIED ON AS USUAL.

FROM THE FOWL RUN. BY "ROOSTER." The average poultry-keeper will find plenty of work which needs attention, and so his days will be pretty well occupied. One of the mast necessary things now is to see that all houses and appliances are kept clean and free from insects. It is a good plan to disinfect the house and run when it has been cleaned out, for this prevents infection of any kind. I know many breeders will consider this unnecessary, because their stock is perfectly fit and in good health, but this i.s why I sug- gest that it shoiUd be done. To keep the birds fit and well ia the first Ching for all poultry-keepers, and there is nothing like cleanliness, both from filth and also free- dom from parasites. Every house could now be cleaned out, dried and ready for the occupants at night, and the whole be clean and sweet. Healthy birds lay eggs, but when pestered with vermin they get no rest, much Iss produce eggs. As soon as you have finished with the foster mother it should be cleaned and stored away. These machines cost money, and they will last for years when properly cared for. No matter whether hot water or hot air, they must be thoroughly cleaned out in the sleeping chamber, and this will be best painted or done over with distemper—then it will be ready for use next time, and the painting will destroy any sign of vermin there may be in the wood-work. If it is a hot water tank, empty all the water out and let it drain quite dry, while the lamp should be cleaned, all the oil taken out and the wick, so that when you start this again all the parts will be sweet and clean. There is nothing worse than oil-fumes in the sleeping chamber, and, to avoid this, one must be very careful, and even then the ventilation should be made at the top. With the ordinary coop there i6 not enough care taken, for, though the expense is less for each one, they soon mount up when it comes to wanting them for a hundred chickens. In the making of coops there is nothing better than a uniform pattern, where all the parts are alike, so that in the event of a smash up one section can he taken to repair that part of another coop. The bottoms will be best loose, so that the whole comes away, and then can be cleaned so much easier. All- other thing, these can be stored away quite eMily, and any one taken with the- coop when making another start at rearing. If you have an earth-yard, these coops could be sprayed with cresote, but do not spray them on the grass, because of the mess it leaves behind. The whole lot can be done quickly with a brush, and then there is ho waste of the liquid. 5;: By now all the chickens should have left the shell, and, though you may start again in the autumn, it will he best to have a r&it to giH n chance for clearing down? You may have a special incubator house, where all kept clean and nice and never looks dirty, but. st dnt and dirt, will accumulate. and the hatching room can do with a clean out. Let the wall be thoroughly brushed down, aud then, any part has been lime-washed, do this over and wasP all wood-work, wall and partitions with some strong disinfectant. You cannot do this work in the spring when you are read- to start hatching, but you can do ft now, because it will soon dry and you can have ill the doors open to admit the fresh air. Successful h&t?h? look well aft?r their room a? well as the machines ?" I the results more than re-pav them for all the extrll them for all the extr» trouble.

I Brecon Native. I COLONEL J. R. ANGUS. i Joining the Service Battalion of the Welsh Regiment, raised in Cardiff by the late Lieut.-colonel Frank Gas- kell towards the end of 1914 as a second-lieutenant. Police-inspector J. R. Angus, of the Glamorgan County Constabulary, has been raised to the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel and given the command on active øør- vice of a battalion of the South Wales Borderere. Colonel Angus is a native of Brecon, and the 80n Of a sergeant-major who served in the very regiment Of which his son has now been given command. He pre viously served in the South Afncan war as a reserve" of the Grenadier Guards, and wears both the Queens and King's medals for that campaign. He joined the Glamorgan Constabulary in 1893 in the Barry Dock divI- sion. and h.is held appointments at Aberdare, PenarttN Treharris. and other districts. At the time be re-joined the colours he was a police-inspector stationed at j Abereynon. He took part in the recent great push, and was recently mentioned in dispatches by Sir Douglas Haip. His wife is a daughter of the la.te County Alder- man Prosser. J.P., of Treharris.

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