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

I -0' '.0' I Ackiiaioledgments* MRS. LEWIS, Haulwen, Builth Wells, and her son, Air Owen Lewis, wish to thank all the friends for their kind sympathy in their recent sorrow. i..18H /19 -u-

I Forthcoming Marriage. The marriage ananged between Mark S. D. Day, M.C., Lieutenant (Acting Captain), Royal En- gineers, fourth son of Mr and Mrs J. C. R. Day. 6, Lansdowne Crescent, Worcester, and G wen- Illan Maybery, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs C. W. Best, Penbryn, Brecon, will take place early this autumn, leave permitting. bl81/19

f Brecon and Radnor Lighting. Lighting up. Subdue Lights. Thursday Aug. 2Jrd .< 8-,50 p.m. 10-20 p.m. Friday 24th 8-48 10-18 Saturday 25th.. 11-46" 10-1G Sunday 26th.. S.H" ;.10-1-1 Monday 27th 8-4'2f >: 10-12 .1 I Tuesday 2Sth 8-4(1 1.10-10" WeduesdiLy 29th 8-38 10-8 Thursday, „ 30th 8-3) 10-,j Lamps on vehicles must be lighted half-an-hour after sunset, and the lights of factories, shops, hous- es, etc., shaded from two hours after sunset till two hours before sunrise. Times given include the allowance of lo minutes later than Greenwich for August.

I LOCAL COUNCILS' CHANCE I Too much importance cannot be attached to the circular recentJy issued; by the Local Government Board to local authoritMs regarding the provision of housing schemes. It is, as the Board says, one of the most important and-pressing of post-war questions. So much do they regard it so that they guarantee financial assistance for all schemes ap- proved by them, and ¡Drus has the sanction of the War Cabinet. The question at once arises What steps are local councils taking to seize this opportunity? It is necessary that they should* actalt once, since full particulars of the needs of the localities must be submitted to the Board be- fore October 15th. We 'hope the chance will not be thrown away. A real effort should be made to grapple with 'the problem in each district. The provision of adequate housing in the rural dis- tricts is obvious. Anyone, more or less acquaint- ed with Breconshire and Radnorshire, must know it. It would be interesting to get a return of the number of ruined or derelict cottages in village and hamlet which were once the abode of "a bold peasantry," since "destroyed" by causes, too well known to recapitulate, which led to the exodus from the liamd during the last two or three decades. Now a world-wa.r ,has brought about a change of views as to the importance of home agriculture. The scarcity of cottage accommodation in th. country-side is deplored by Government and farmer. It will pay henceforth to repair land build anew. There will be a big return 'to the land Vaster the war. The Gmernmeut know it and leY are anxious that thisa œommodation shouil ?lbe immediately seen to. A big work in this d ection lies ahead. The Land Inquiry Committee has told us that at least 120,000 cot- tages are needed in rural districts to meet the ex- isting shortage and to .allow .for the demolition of cottages now unfit. The problem in urban areas is no less acu'te, and the financial assistance guaranteed by the State has given Town and Urban Councils a chance not presented before. WiN they accept it? In one instance—that of Hay-we notice from the report of the Urban Council's last meeting that they' have decided to take no steps "lor the time being." With everv respect we must confess we do not understand their attitude. We always understood there was a housing problem at Hay and we have not heard of it having been solved. Other councils, 'through their committees, are working out schemes. It is only justice to those they represent that 'they should do so. It is eertainthalt these schemes will be awaited with interest by 'the electors.

-1 v MR. PROTHEKO'S APPEAL. I From time to time in our columns we have advocated a full and fair trial by farmers of women labour on the land. It is scarcely neces- sary to again point out the necessity of Jr. Es- pecially in this harvest will the shortage of labour be acutely felt, and it is up to all farmers to'use all the labour available. A strong appeal from Mr Prdthero, President of the Board of Agricul- ture, in this week's issue, emphasises this. It is the duty of farmers who have not yet considered the question to give strict heed to it. As jn other vocations during this war, women have justified their cla-im to be of use in this work. "Their work," says Mr Prothero, "has again and again been proved to be invaluable." One or two points in the appeal- should be noted. Women are in addition to, land not in substitution for men a,]- ready employed. No farmer therefore risks The loss of male labour by their employment. Farm- ers cannot afford to allow women labour to stand idle since they will gain as well as the nation if it is put to the fullest possible use.

CRICKHOWELL FATALITY. Child Falls Into Flooded River. DISTRESSING CIRCUMSTANCES, The four-year-old son of Mr Alfred Meale, County Court Bailiff, Crickhowell, was urowned in the Usk on Saturday evening, uuiler distressing circumstances. The little fellow was playing with a number of small companions on the Garn, close to the Usk bridge and adjoining Bethabara Baptist Chapel, and overbalanc- ing himself fell into the river, which was in flood. At the time there were not any adults about, but the alarm was soon given by the children and search quickly made, unfortunately, without result. On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, parties searched the river for some distance, but, at the time of writing, the child had not been traced.

Lianwrtyd Council. I THE FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. I A special meeting of the Llanwrtyd Urban District Council was held on Friday night to consider a circular letter from the Ministry of food re food control necessi- tating the appointment of a food control committee of not more than twelve members (including one lady and one labour representative). The clerk pointed out that the scheme was going to be one of vital local importance. The following were appointed to con- stitute the committee :-Councillors D. 1. Williams, E. Price, E. Saunders Morgan, T. C. Davies,J. Davies, J. Hop Davies, J. Carey, R. Pugh Jones, N. Evans, Mrs Jenkins (Dolcoed Hotel), Mr R. D. Jones (Bryn- onen) and Mr G. Davies (Labour representative).

Aber Congregational Church. I TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT. I PASTOR'S VALEDICTORY. I On Monday week, a free tea and entertainment were provided at Aber Congregational Church. Un- fortunately the weather was unfavourable but in spite of the heavy downpour of rain a very large- number sat down to an excellent tea. The event had been post- poned longer than had been anticipatad, in honour of the Pas/tor, who is shortly leaving for Abersyclian. The following ladies very kindly assisted at the tables, Mrs Watkins, Shop House Mrs Jones, Pentir-rhiw: Mrs Morgan, The Coult j Mrs Watkins, Tyucha: Mrs Davies, Yew Tree Cottage Miss Morgan, Aber Miss Morris, Tyfry: Mrs Price, Tyle Clvdaeh: Mrs Watkins, Talybont: Miss Price, Tyle Clvdaeh: the Misses Davies, Aberfawr Miss Watkins, Aber: Mrs and Miss Lloyd, Berthlhvyn. After tea races were indulged in by the children, substantial money prizes being generously given by Mr John Evans (Ffynonwen) and Mr D. H. Morris (Berthllwyd) to the following winners:— Boys Leslie Williams: divided be- tween Lionel Willi.nns and Trevor Jones: 3, George Jones. Girls under "I 1, Hannah Lane: 2, Maudie Davies. Boys, under 14: 1, David Davi. s 2, Douglas Mason: 3, Charlie Potts. Boys and girls under 14: 1 and 2, divided between Trystwyth Ihtvies and Charlie Pott*: 3, Douglas Mason 4, David Jones. ygtljig m-U 'iiidi.i 20; 1, Jack Williams: 2, David Davies: 3, Morgan Davies. The entertainment, whi. 'h had been arranged by Mr Briuley Morris, was splendidly attended. A very high standard was maintained througout the evening, a special feature being the delightful per- formances of Miss Williams,- L.R.A.M., Weachen, at the piano, who also kindly accompained and rendered great assistance to the singers. Another pleasing feature was the excellent singing of Miss Gertie Morris, Llanthetty, who is fast be-'oming (pute a talented vocalist, and whose services are much in de- mand. The remainder of the programme was contri- buted by the following, each one doing excellently— Recitations, Hannah Lane, David Jones, Willie Jones, Howell Jones, Mr Willie Ev ins and Miss Lottie Evans: solos, Mr and Mrs D. H. Morris duet, Messrs B. Morris and D. Watkins quartette (male), Messrs D. H. and B. Moms, D. Watkins and T. Watkins quartette (mixed), Mr and Mrs D. H. Morris, D. Watkins and T, Watkins dialogue, Silence Under Difficulties," the Misses Davids, Miss Price, Miss Lloyd, Miss Watkins, Mr Emlyn Morgan and Mr George Hughes. Selections were given by the children, under the conductorship of Mr Brinley Morris. At the close, the Pastor, Rev. W. H. A.Morgan, moved a Very hearty of thftpkg to }Ir D: Morris. Llwynbedw, who yel'' ably presided, and also to all who had assisted to make the day so enjoyable and such a huge success. Mr Morgan also spoke of the many iiia(le at Aber during the eight years of his ministry, and the deep regret it caused him to leave them, especially the deacons, who had always worked hand ic band with him, and rendered every possible assistance. His last tetnarks, wishing the church every prosperity in the future, made a deep impression on all present. "God be with you till we meet again was feelingly sung by the congregation, and a most enjoyable (lay was brought to a close. Sweets and nuts were distributed to the. children as they left. Thanks arc due to Mrs Davies, YewTree Cottage, for the use of the piano for the evening, which greatly assisted to make the entertainment such a success.

Brecon Captain I FALLS IN ACTION. I We regret, to hear the news has been received in Brecon this week of the death in action in France of Captain W. Ross, S.W.B. The gallant officer was a native of Yorkshire, and for a long time was stationed at the Depot, Brecon. He joined the Borderers when young, and by (lint of good soldiering rose from the ranks to a captaincy. At the out-break of war he found himself with the 2nd Battalion of his regiment at Tientsin (China), and participated with the Japanese Army in the capture of Tsing-Tau. Previously he had served with his regiment through the last South African campaign, for which he wore- the medals. Returning to England from China, he was given his commission, and left with the regiment .for the Dar- danelles, where in the landing operations at Gallipoli he was severely wounded. Upon his recovery he spent some time in France as instructor at the base, and had not long since returned to the front trenches. Captain Ross was a son-in law of ex-Sergt.-Major Hootton, S.W.B., one of our most respected townsmen, and a. veteran of tlit, Ziilii campaign of 1S79. The deepest sympathy is extended to his widow and little son who reside in Brecon.

Bredwardine Sessions. I INLAND REVENUE CASES. I Before Me-.srs. W. Mortimer Bavlis (chairman). C. E. Tunnard Moore and D. F. Powell, at Bredwardine petty sessions, on Monday. Ellen Lewis, St. John's Place. Hay,' was charged with driving a horse and trap without lights on the 20th ult. De- fendant. who did'not appear, pleaded "guilty" in a lett,,r-,t(, the chairman, and was lined o/ inclusive. Charles Davies. Upper Court, Clifford, was summoned for allowing a dog to he at large and not under proper control in contravention of the Herefordshire (Control of Dogs) Order. 1917. P.c. Matthews proved the case and defendant Nvii,, fined in the costs, 1/ Ernest J, Dando summoned Allan Stephens, Merbach Hill, Clifford, for carrying a gun without a licence. Defendant pleaded "guilty." and was fined lo, includ- ing costs. Elizabeth Beavan. Tydeonbwl farm. Clifford, was charged by Ernest J. Dando with keeping a dog without a licence. Defendant pleaded "guilty" and was fined 15/ inclusive. ljrnest J. Dando also summoned David Lloyd, Pen- Ian farm. Dor>-tone, with keeping a dog without a licence. P.s. Matthews proved the ca-e. and defendant v.as fined 12 0. inclusive.

Ftuit. Preserving Without Sugar. I Choose sound dry fruit, place in clean dry bottles or jars. Place these in slow oven and gradually increase heat until moisture in fruit is absorbed (about 15 minutes). Then fill with boiling water to half-inch above fruit. Seal while hot by pouring on ha-If aia inch melted "ATORA" Block Suet. Do not disturb until set and cold. Cover with paper. "ATORA" Beef Suet in Blocks for Frying, Cooking, Preserving, or Ready Shredded for Puddings and Pastry. Sold by all Grocers and Stores in 1 lb. boxes 1; 5, lIb. 9d.

BREACH OF CONTRACT. TIMBER HAULING DISPUTE. UNDER-SHERIFF'S COURT AT BRECON. The under-sheriff (Mr David T. Jeffreys) and a jury sat at the Castle Hotel, Brecon, on Tuesday, to assess damages in an action for breach of contract referred from the High Court, judgment having been allowed to go by default. The plaintiffs were Messrs. Williams and Thomas. Ltd.. timber merchants, Newport, and the defendants, Meis-srs. Wm. Powell and Son, hauliers, Bre- con. Mr St. John Francis Williams (instructed by Messrs. Lyndon Moore and Cooper. Newport) was for plaintifli-, and Mr Jones Williams (Brecon) for defendants. Mr St. John Francis Williams aid, in November 19U plaintiffs entered into a contract with defendants to haul 4.500 larch poles from Alltybrain Wood (Camden Estate) to Brecon station at 1/10 per pole "within reach of crane, to start at once and continue until completed." At, the time the contract was entered into it was pointed out by Mr Thomas, managing director of plaintiff's firm. that the contract must be completed by August 1915. On the strength of defend- ant carrying out his contract Mr Thomas contracted with Messrs. Ciallimore touppl) them with a large quantity of poles-with 86 a week for a period of twelve months. That contract with Gallimqre was entered into in July 1915. and in the August following, the date when the contract ought to have been completed only 337 poles had been hauled. One contract war de- pendent upon the other. Plaintiff was written to and promised to hurry up the deliveries a- much as lie could, On December 31st. 1916. 1204 poles had been delivered out. of 4,500, which ought to have been delivered by August 1915. There was a balance of 2,959 poles un- delivered. The Under-Sheriff: Where do you get the 1st August 1915? I don't see it in the contract. Mr Williams: Mr Thomas will tell you that at the time he entered into this contract he told Mr Powell that the contract must tie completed by 1st August. The contract .av, "within a reasonable time." I don't attach much importance to the date. It is a verbal term added to the contract and if vou think so I will f:' it dtO tn;ia.t Id ,tfil¡;,th! soe wi the poles had been delivered since. Mr Gallimore threatened plaintiff with an action for breach of con- tract and in order to avoid that Mr Thomas had to .settle with Mr Gallimore for a sum of £ 114 19s 7d. Mr Williams read correspondence which passed between plaintiffs and defendant-, and proceeded to say that appearance was entered to the writ hut when state- ment of claim was put in no defence was filed and judgment was obtained against defendant. The onlv question the jury had to determine was how much damage. defendant ought to pay plaintiff. In ad- dition to one item mentioned of R114 19s 7d. plaintiff having found that defendant would not carry out the contract in June 1917. had to enter into a fresh con- tract for hauling at an increased price, and he found that he had to pay kl47 16, more than he would have paid if defendant had carried out his contract-that meant 1 per jiole more. They also claimed a sum of LIOO owing to the poles having lost in weight and value by being left on the ground. The total damage claimed was t362 15s 7d. Mr Williams having previously stated that a claim for jE42 interest on k700, represent- ing the value of poles not hauled, would be withdrawn. Mr W, R. Thomas gave evidence bearing out counsel's statement. In reply to the chairman witness said he frequently told defendant, he wanted the timber for other contracts hut no name was mentions. The contract was to tush and haul. Witness said tht. poles lost ten per cent. in weight by remaining on the- ground cut. That meant in this case a los.s of 50 ten- at £2 a ton. Cross-examined by Mr Jones Williams: The timber would lit lighter bv 50 tons after being felled. From what pe-nod'—A couple of vears ago. Were the> felled al!Qgethd ?--H different times. Continuing ??ne-s said in reply to Mr Jones Wil- '?WS t-ai Powell was not stopped on many occasions I because there was no timber down. There was no dis- pute between the wood cutters in 1914 or 191.5 and him- h;!f. Ht was not aware that Powell had Atacked tim- her at. the railway yard to such a height that a lot of it fell down on the line. Mr Jones Williams proceeded to quote a letter dat- ,ed December. 1916. from "lhe plaintiffs to the station- ma.-ter on this matter, and a-ked whether in conse- quence Powell's horses were idle for three days. Mr Francis William- objected to this. It might have bt en good argumcrjjt, lie said, in the defence of the action, but not in the assessing of damages. Mr Jone- William- argued that the jury had to con- sider that defendant hatf done all in his power to carry out the terms of contract. In further cross-examination, witness -aid the price of larch was almost a. good in August. 1914. as it wa.- to-day. Mr Williams Do you ask the jury to believe that timber ha.s not gone up in price-You have to pay more for it. but the margin of profit i- the same. The Under-Sheriff: That's not the point. Has the price of timber appreciated?—Yes.. Continuing, plaintiff. replying to Mr Jones Williams, ,aiol they told Powell they were out of pocket, but they did not mention any specific amount. They still owed Powell the sum of ilo. Mr .Tones William; said defendant had had a good defence to the writ. but he (Powell) let things r-Hde. The question was what had "laintifts lost Q the ac- tion 6t hoii-actloii of defendant. He contended that. l Powell was hampered in every way. and that his hOr"cf were perforced to be idle. There was no timber down. and if the timber were not down there could be no de- prcclation. With regard to the claim of k114 19s 7d. Mr Jones Williams quoted the case of "Home versus Midland Railway Company." by which he argued that plaintiffs "hould have made it clear to defendant of their contract with Gallimore. This could not be claimed at, all since they had had no notice of con- tract- between plaintiff and Gallimore. With regard to the difference between the old and tile fresh contracts of having, he asked how much had plaintiffs gained hy tIle inciea-ed price of timber, and with regard to the claim for deterioration he pointed out that no period Wa- mentioned, and defendant's assertion wa- that it had not been cut. Mr Wm. Powell said plaintiffs owed him £ 10. and lie wrote to them to the eftect that if they did not pay him he would not go en. They stacked wood at the railway yard until they had to stop. It was un- true to -ay that he jumped from one contract to an- other to make money. Wm, Powell, junr.. said larch was higher in price to- day. When he left the word there was not more than 50 pole,s on the ground. By Mr Francis Williams "Last time the team- were there lie wa, with them. He had not been there since December, 1916. The Under-Sheriff. in summing up, said the jury's duty was to consider what damage- plaintift was en- titled to for breach of contract. Defendant might have brought many arguments in defence of the action. but he had allowed judgment to go by default, and the only thing the jury had to do was to assess what damages plaintiff was entitled to. With regard to the item of RI14 ]1). 7d, he pointed out that plaintiff m-a, not entitled, since this was a claim by way of special damage of which notice ought to have been given accordingly. The jury assessexl damages at t]47 1&the difference between the price contracted by plaintiff with defend- ant and the fre-h contract made by plaintiff for hauling.

Impressive Builth Funeral. THE LATE MR. AARON LEWIS. The funeral of the late Mr Aaron Lewis. Haulwen. Builth Wells, took place at Llanbadarnfawr Church—the family burial place—on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Lewis James conducted a short service at the house, when the hymn. "From Jerusalem'* heavenly towers." was sung by the large number of Builth and district friend-, who congregated to pay a la,t. tribute of respect to deceased. Among those present were the Rev. W. E. Jones. Mr W. Boulter, Mr E. Jones (formerly Builth Wells *tation-mast-cr and now of Oswestry), Mr Isaac Davies. Mr William Jones (Pentre), Councillor Hugh M. Lloyd and Mr Dd. Powell (Brynhyfryd). The cortege now proceeded to Llanbadarnfawr by motor-car-, and. on arrival, was met at the churchyard gate by Rev. A. Jordan. D.D., who also officiated in church and at the graveside. The mourners were Mr- Lewis widow), A. 0. Lewis (son), Mrs Bound. Castlebryn (sister), Mrs Lewis., Swan (sister-in-law), C. Lewis. Swan (niece), Mr John Lewis. Leominster (nephew), Mrs Goodwin. Leominster (niece). Mr and Mr- Powell. Leominster (nephew and niece). Mr Edward Lewis. Glanelan (cousin). Mr and Mrs Samuel, Dolriro (nephew and niece), Mrs Powell and Mrs Lewi, Newbridge (nieces), Mr T. Lewis, Kim- berley (nephew). Mr and Mrs T. Bowen, Cwmdulas ) (nephew and niece), Mr and Mrs Jones, Cwmnantgw?-n (n"phew and niece). Mr W. Hamer. Dolfar (nephew), Mr J. Hammonds. Ystrad (nephew ) and Mr J. PoweH.. t,,1'I:' Rd;:l (ht,?ria' Ir .J. Powll, The coffin, of panelled oak and carved moulds, with I, brass casket-fitting-, bore a brass shield, engraved. "Aaron Lewis, died 11th August 1917, in his 69th year." I Mr W. J. Lewis very efficiently discharged the duties of undertaker, and the bearers were Messrs. R. T. Haw- kins, A .P. Morgan. S. Speake, James Meredith, W. H. i Weatherley and Ed. Lewis. Wreaths were sent as follow:- I "In loving memory." from hi~ sorrowing wife and son. |I "In loving memory," from his sister. Mary. "With deepest sympathy." from all at the Swan Hotel, j "In loving memory," from David and Annie. "With sympathy." R. T. Hawkins. "With kindest remembrance and sincere sympathy," from )11', and Miss Hawkm. "With deep sympathy," from Mr and Mrs Campbell and family, Rathbone. Builth. "In affectionate remembrance of a true friend." from W, H. and H. Weatherley. the Cedars. "In loving remembrance." from Mr and Mrs Arthur, Pendre. j Flower-. Mrs

————————-———— ——— R'-v. W. A. Fulh rton (president of the Baptist Un- ion) condufcd a conference of ministers and Church worker-, and afterwards addressed a public meeting, at Llandrindod on Tuesday. j

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Glasbury-on-Wye Fete. HELP FOR RED CROS. A most successful fete and sale were held at Maet- Ilwch Park. Glasbury (kindly lent by Major de WiL- ton). in aid of the Red Crow, on Tuesday afternoor. The weather, fortunately, was favourable, despite some clouds which appeared over the sky, but the sun shone out and attracted a large concourse of visitor&eacb one anxious to lend a hand in helping the work of the Red Cross. The movement was under the immediate patronage of the Hon. R. C. and Mrs Devereux and Major and Mrs de Winton, and the ladies of Glasbury initiated and planned the proceedings. all readily re- sponding to give their aid to make it the success, it proved. The band of the Depot, S.W.B., (by kind per- mission of Col. King Hunter) discoursed pleasant music. Stall- of pound articles, produce, fruits and vegt- tables. baskets and pictures, various odd art.icic.. jumble stall, fish pond and dips were eagerly patronised. Mrs Gihbon and Mrs and Miss Butler were in charge of the pound stall; Mrs W. M. Price, Mrs Daviee and Mrs Havard looked after the produce stall; Mrs Price. Mir-e Jones, Miss Lewis, Mrs Bishop and Mis«? James had the oversight of the vegetable stall: the basket and picture stall was in charge of Mrs de Winton; the ""white elephant" stall was managed by Mise Devereux and Mrs Bullard: and Mrs Baylis and Miss Gunter mar- 4b aged the jumble stall. Tea was provided on the ground at 6d each. The provisions were rationed and no sugar was provided. There was also a live-weight competition, conducted by Mr Powell (Fforddfawr). There was a sale of live stock by aue-tion. Mr Price, of Talgarth, being tht auc- tioneer. and Messrs. A. E. Havard and Sheldon. the secretaries. Prizes were offered for cottagers for ctir- den produce. At the time of going to press the results of CrIm petition were not. known, but will appear in our r- t. issue. f » >

I Brecon Town Council. t I CORRESPONDENT AND THE HOUSING Q t- E ST I ON., I' Sir.-I trust the working men of Brecon wijl ■ nt out your report of last week's Town Coun. il and care- fully preserve it, for it shows that even Mr D. Powell has at last acknowledged that the working men beat the retrogrades at the Housing Inquiry three years ago. Mr Powell says "We must face it. Am I wrong in saying that he means "We must shelve it" If I am—profuse apologies. One can judge only by deeds, and when a matter that has to lIe decided by October loth is, on August 14th, relegated to the Brecon Works Committee it is not only killed, bnt coffined, buried, and the inscription cut on the stone —" We said I We must face it' but we managed to suffocate it first." A Council that will pay a firm of solicitors, and hire a barrister to fight the demand of a handful of working men for the right to live in decency are the last body on earth to face anything or anybody unless they can hire somebody to do it for them—and pay out of the rates. In your leader of the same week you write of a suitable building as a memorial to the men who have died for their country. Let the money for that "suitable building" be pUt. into houses for the survivors to live in, and a worthy memorial will have been erected. In the meantime I suppose it would be asking too much to appeal to the Brecon Councillors to drop the cant and get on with the work, for one is easy and the other h.trd, October the loth will show what the Councj] di 1 August 14th what they said. Yours, &c., Aberystwyth. jL RJUI, [We do not agree with our correspondent that because the Town Coitncil have referred this matter to the Works Committee that their housing scheme-very belated we admit—has been "suffo- cated." The Works Committee will bring up their report and, of course, their scheme, to the Council's September meeting, and since these schemes and returns need not be sent in to the L.G.B. before October loth, there is obviously plenty of time for the Council to make good their short comings of which our correspondent complains. TlieCouncil,moreover,are pledged to such ascheme. The L.G.B. have the whole of the facts of th. Iu- (luiry of 191-1 in their possession and having coiu. to the conclusion that the need for more houses in the town has been proved will ultimately see to their provision. The fact that financial a;d is now forthcoming fiom the State will make tbe Council's task all the ea-ier.-E,I.

MARKETS. HEREFORD MARKET. Wednesday. There was not an over .supply at Hereford market day. The cat.tie trade was still brisk, and, whilst. iD- feriour sorts went off cheaply, good fleshed Herefords made well over forty pounds. Calves were fairly numerous, and made up to about eighty shilling-. Best, -heep were fairly well represented, fat sheep making from a shilling to one-and-three, and stores over three pounds. Pigs were a moderate supply, and fetched good jlric6; Brecon (bi-monthly) Tuesday. A good supply—fat stock selling well. Beef good bullocks and maiden heifers made fully 1.5d. lb., and cow beef 13d. Good demand for calves which made from 15d. to lGd. lb. Cows and calves, small supply and not a very brisk trade, made from £ 17 to £ 35. Scarcely any store cattle on offer. Sheep lambs, siippl  fro irood supply, from 32s. to 50s. or 14d. to lod. lb. Good cross-bred wethel from 50s. to 75s. or 14d. lb. Ewe mutton Is. Pigs: porkers 22s. to 23s. score good stores from t-3, 10s to £ 5 small pigs no demand and down in 1price.

Llandrindod Man I DIES A PRISONER. It is now officially announced that Private Davitl Davies, formerly employed by Mr Thomas, butcher, has died as a prisoner of war in Germany. He was taken a prisoner at the same time as the late Pte. Harold Gough, who also died as a prisoner. Both men were of strong, healthy physique, and this second an- nouncement has aroused many suspicions as to whether our prisoners in Germany are getting fair play. Many strong comments are being made. The death a nrred :ome time last June.

Hon. Brigadier-general H. J. Evans. who recei\< a stafl appointment, was formerly in command of No. 4 District of the Western Command arta. and left that position in order to take over the command of an ir- fantrv bn?ud? of the Wdsh Division in the new armies   ,verd ?"?<? during the battle for Mamet? Wood, which wa finally cleared of the eMmT?d ?n??tda?d )n t? he W?I?h troops. He com<? of a mHi- ed tt^Sicriit,on5 with the St. °?———'? and Rhayadtf dbtl'ict. Th, wedding took place at the Par6li Church Knicbl- ton, on the the 14th '?. of M. Paul Herbert Gr??ve <L'? Ism?toHsky. Life Guard", Petrograd). ? ?t tacbed to the R.?ian Ministry of FinM?andM?.E A Bowen, second daughter of Mr and Mrs g Bowen. Broad Street Knighton. The m?<mr?-iM?e y??rYi'L.  read bv the Rev. H. 0. Grime. the ceremonv be.ng witnessed Kb" y a large congregation. And the "Weddin? wttn?? ?M played on the organ by Mi? BJow( M the happy pair left the church. The hoM' vmoc.r j, t?< icg spent- at Tenby.

Notes and Notions. Tii, fet-c at Crickhowell, iu aid of the Ked Crois Bureau, yielded no lcsti than £ 250. Utut. Saunders-Davies (nephew of tile Rector of Can- tref) has been promoted captain in the Royal Flying Corps. 5}c 5j? Bomb. W. R- Lewis. R.F.A.. who lias been awarded the D.C.M., is a son of Mr W. Lewis, Upper House, Dardv, Llangattock, near Crickhowell. Brvimiawr's latent birth and death-rate figures are :— 15.1 and 9.8 per 1,000, respectively, with no deaths of children under twelve months old. -Nir W. S. Miller, JJ> C.C. (Forest Lodge, Brecon), who recently sustained injuries by falling off a machine in a hay-field, is progressing satisfactorily. Messrs. J. Griffiths (district secretary for Radnorshire) and G. H. Gooding (district iseeretary for Herefordshire) represented these counties at the Rechabite Movable Conference in Manchester last week. Mr E. G. C. Holmes (late Chief Inspector of .Schools for England), a well-known WeK-h poet and litterateur, describes the scenery of Beulah and district as the choicest lie na^ ever vicweu. Some remarkable cloud effects have been seen during the week-end from Llandrindod, looking over the Ep- pvnt Mountain. On Monday morning the whole of the valley was full of white mist, above which the moun- tains rose cleaf as though floating on the top of a white cloud. x x There is a place in Radnorshire called Eveujobb, and the popular opinion in the neighbourhood is that a man named .fob lived there at some remote period, and was proverbially like his Biblical namesake for patience and evenness of temper. Hence the place was called in his honour, + Lieut. Harry Williams (son of the late Dr. T. E. Wil- liams, Aberenig House, Talgarth), has been visiting Talgarth and looking up old friends. Lieut. Williams, it will be re-called, abandoned a lucrative position in Egypt to take a commission in the Royal Fusiliers, and has now been IS ipontht in France. >:  if W\e Va'.lev Otter Hounds accounted for an otter, in their recent 'hunt in the Trccastle district, but none of their followers had the luck to be in at the finish. All otter wav also hunted for .-ome time up and down Yskir stream on Thursday, and then got into an impregnable position beneath a tree and had to be left. The "South Wales Daily News" states:—"Father all Irishman who has learnt Welsh, and speaks it fluently, invited a free discussion on religion at Builth. He soon found hiam^elf in a hornet's nest, and was glad to leave, frankly admitting that lie was greatly ■surprised at the Welsh miner's knowledge of his Blbk," ¡ Lieut. Ba,-ÎI Head (Hertfordshire Regiment), reported killed in action on July 31st. was the eldest son of. the Rev. W. Head (vicar of Brilley) and Mrs Head. He has three brothers .serving, namely. Corpl. L. V. Head (Eaton Machine Gun Battery, Canadians), Corpl. R. G. Head (Ammunition Column. South Midland Brigade, R.F.A.). and Gunner John F. Head (Ammunition Col- umn, Canadian Field Artillery). Mr and Mrs H. H. Wood (White H"u"" Yowcliureh), who are amongst he oldest and best-known residents in the Golden Valley district, between Hay and Pontrilas, on the occasion of their golden wedding, were the rc. cipients of gifts from their tenants and parishioners. Mr Wood is a J.P., a guardian, a district councillor, churchwarden and school manager, and, in earlier days, \"1" a keell hllllt-nlHl1, ic. V- This i- llOiV ail Abt-idai'e bard intimated hks inten- tion to go to Llanwrtyd "ftwy'n dod i Llahwrtyd Yn gynar dydd Llun. Gwnewch le i un byehati, Gwan, eiddill ei lun Disgwvliaf gynyddu Trwy yf('( y dwr Anadlu'r awelon I .V bwyta, bid siwr." *$ip Mr J. ted captain in tilt .Afiitv Corps. He i-s a son of the late Mr John I ;I for .Merthyr), and prior to which he acted as a mender of the local Prince of Wales Relief Fund Committee. Capt. Y¡HIlJan i.; ""II. known in the Breconshire courts, wheie. before too wai, he was a familiar figure and alwayp either on the "at- tack" or "defence" in the course of his professional duties. And he is still on the w^r-path! ? ? Intimation has been received at Cefn-coed, that Second-Lieut. Ben Jones, Royal Wel,?h Fu?iiiers (son of the late Mr Henry Jones and Mrs Jone?, High Street. Cefn-coed. was wounded in the right leg while serving in France. After receiving a severe gunshot wound, t.icut. Jones was left on the field for some time on ac- count of the severity of the fighting, and he is now suffering, in addition to the wound, fron: shock and ex- posure. Prior to enlistment he was engaged as senior certificated assistant-teacher at Bedlinog Schools, and I he was also the organiser of Gelligaer group of night schools. i- :;< Sergt.-Major T. H. Solly (Ystal.vfera) has been award- ed the 1).C.M. for conspicuous gallantry. He is the son of the late Mr Solly (formerly bailiff to the Usk and Ebbw Board of Conservators), is a native of Bre- con. His mother is Mrs Jos. Davies, Glanyrafon, Ys- talyfern. He was formerly employed at Tirbach Col- liery, Ystaiyfera. but went to Scotland and joined the Royal Scots at the outbreak of the war. He has been at the front two years and was home on leave in Janu- ary. Sergt.-Major Solly is now training for a com- mission. The following are mentioned in dispatches by Lieut.- General Sir Stanley Maude. K. C. B., Commander-in- Chief, Mesopotamia Expeditionary ForceCapt. and Brevet-Major C. E. Kitehin. D.S.O. (S.W. Borderers), well known at Brecon, where he was adjutant of the Breconshire Territorials. He has seen considerable service in the present war, and has been several times mentioned for distinguished services; and Lieut, (act- ing Captain) R. W. Woosnam (South Wales Borderers), son of Mr and Mrs C. W. Woosnam. Cefnllw'ysgwynne. Builth WelU, and who has s.en a great deal of hard fighting in Mesopotamia. A correspondent suggests that the centenary this year of the birth of Williams, Pantycelyn, should be celebra- ted by all the Christian Churches of Wales by the hold. ing of united singing services. The Calvinistic Method- ist., will hold a great meeting at Swansea, next month, hut Pantycelyn is a national possession, although the Methodists have a just right to be very proud that th • -weet singer of Wales laboured in their fold. t',Ii Witle,, 3letlioolists have acr«fited the principle, the speakers at the Carnarvon celebration including Dr. John Williams and Elfed. Sir Owen Edwards' illness prevent.- him from attending, and many would like to see his place taken by Rev. Tecwvn Evans, probably one of the greatest authorities in Wales on Welsh hvmnology. It must always be difficult for us to realise how things were in the so-called good old days. For in- stance, this time one hundred years back the "great. sessions" were being held all over the Principality, and a number of persons sentenced to death—one in Gla- morgan for highway robbery at St. Mary Hill, two at Brecon for sheep-stealing, two in Pembrokeshire for ■stealing a ram and some clothes, and a boy at Cardigan for stealing two bank-notes. At Cardigan a man was tried for poisoning his wife. but acquitted, though (-ays the local press) "so strongly was his conviction expected that an executioner was actually engaged from Haverfordwest, who was to receive 15 guineas for the awful duty." At the same time a man paid the last penalty at Monmouth for the murder of his wife. >, to 0. T,)iyi A. A suitable welcome was extended to 0. M.-S. Tom A. Davies, South Waters Borderers (son of Mr and Mrs T. A. Daviev, Brithdir House, Cefn-coed) who was home on short leave from Ireland, where he had been serving for some time, last week. Q.-M.-S. Davies joined the forces in November. 1014, and looks exeeedingiv well after his long period of training. His brother. Private Jack Davies, has seen much severe fighting, and has had to endure many hardships. He saw service in the Dar- danelles campaign, and, subsequently, went to Egypt, while. during the recent advance at Gaza, he was in the thick of the fray. Private Davies had one exception- ally interesting experience while on service—that of travelling on the famous Sinai Railway in Palestine in a coal truck. Welcome was also extended to Mr W. J. Williams, eldest son of the late Mr James and Mrs William's, Pontycapel Road. and a grandson of the late Mr John Williams—well known as the manager of Cwm Pit. Mr Williams, who. prior to the war. was a ma-ter at the Cambridge Higher Grade Schools, has for some time been engaged as a wireless operator on board one of His Majesty's ships. He is well known in the teach- ing protion.