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

Talgarth Funeral. I THE LATE MISS MORGAN, CREIGAU. I It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Miss Florence M. Morgan, daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Morgan, The Creigau, Talgarth, who died on the 24th ult., at the age of 13 years. Her illness was of a somewhat brief duration and the end wa" rather unexpected. Her genial and kind disposition had made her a wide circle of friends. The funeral took place on Tuesday ,the 29th ult., the place of interment being St. Gwendoline's Church- yard. A large number of friends were present to pay their last respect to their young departed friend, am- ongst whom were the day school and Sunday school classes, of which she was a member. The mourners were as follows :—Mr and Mrs G. Morgan (father and mother), Master Cyril Morgan (brother), Arthur and Charles Wathen (brothers), Mrs Broomfield (sister), Mr and Mrs W. Leighton (uncle and aunt), Mrs T. Leigh- ton (aunt), Doris, Basil and Ethel Leighton (cou,sins), Mr C. Wathen (adopted brother), Mrs Robert Wathen (sister-in-law). Some of the relatives were unavoid- ably absent. The Vjcar (Rev. D. Williams) officiated at the house, at which the deceased's favourite hymn was sung, viz., "Safe in the arms of Jesus." He also officiated at the Church and graveside. At the com- mittal service, Je.su, lover of my soul" was Ming. Floral tribute.s were sent from the following:- From her sorrowing Mother and Dad, BrotheN1 and Sisters. From Uncle and Aunt. From Mrs D. Williams. From Mr and Mns H. Jones. From the Teacher and Members of the Girls First Class of St. Gwendoline's Church Sunday School. From the Teachers and Scholars of her Sunday School. From Irene and Theresa. From Edna, Audrey and Rjonnie. The coffin, which was of plain oak, was supplied by Mr W. Price, The Green, Talgarth.

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r CENTRAL WALES F.C.C. ] I MEETING AT BuiLTH WELLS.. I THE WELSH CHURCH ACT SUGGESTION. I A meeting of the Central Wales Free Church Execu- tive was held at Alpha Chapel, Builth Wells, on Mon- day, when Dr. Black Jones presided. The secretary (Rev. Idris Davies, of Hay), Mr P. Wilson Jones (Newtown), and Mr H. D. Phillips (Llan- drindod Wells) reported respecting the recent meetings of the Executive of the Welsh National Free Church Council at Aberystwyth, and discussion followed upon some of the points raised. Mr Wilson Jones (Newtown) expressed very strong approval of the action of the National Council in con- demning those who had suggested a round-table con- 'ference with regard to the Welsh Church Act, and said that he proposed to give notice that any members of the Eexcutive who had signed the memorial should be excluded from membership of the Executive. Mr H. D. Phillips (Llandrindod Wells) took the op- posite view, and said that those who condemned their colleagues did not appear to have seen the circular, which, he said, he was satisfied had been drawn up with the highest, purest, and best motives. He sin- cerely hoped Mr Wilson Jones would not persevere in his expressed intention, as such action would be disas- trous to the Free Church Council. He believed that the signatures and sympathisers included the names of many ministers who were deservedlv held in high es- teem. No action was taken. Mr Wilson Jones and Mr Phillips both spoke relative to the temperance policy of the National Free Church Council, and agreed in supporting the recommendation that dis-possessed licence-holders should be compen- sated out of State funds. A resolution in support of this policy was agreed to. The secretary reported that he had a campaign in view with regard to re-starting some of the councils which had become dormant, and, also, for establishing councils at new- centres. He hoped to have the co- operation of the Secretary of the National Council in tll1.s work, and some of the places he had in view were Talgarth, Mid-Radnor, Llanidloes, Machynlleth and Llanfair Caerinion. Mr Wilson .Tones told of revived interest at New- town and the establishment of a weekly praver meet- ing. It was decided to suggest to the Llandrindod Wells Free Church Council that they should invite the Execu- tive of the Welsh National Free Church Council to meet at Llandrindod Wells next September, and ar- range for public meetings in connection with the gatherings, providing hospitality for the member., of the Federation. The President and Secretary, with Mr Wilson Jones as an alternative, were appointed as delegates to the annual meetings of the National Free Church Council of England and Wales, which are to be held in London next month. Rev. n. Arthur Davies (Llandrindod Wells) was elect- ed as a member of the Executive Committee.

I HAY COUNCIL. I I i Why Not Allotments?  Why Hot Allotments ? j FLAG DAYS. Hay Council met on Monday. Present were Councillors T. E. James (chairman), J. Cater (vice-chairman), E. George, F. Cadman, E. B?cher, J. Morgan, E. Powell, Mr Gilby (surveyor and inspector), Dr. T. Hincks (medical officer), Mr D. E. Howells (acting clerk), The Chairman said the Council were all very sorry to hear Mr R. T. Griffiths was unable to attend but were pleased he was progressing well. They were all also very glad to pee Mr E. Boucher amongst them and he hoped he would take the same interest in the work of the Council as he did on the Food Control Committee which he served so well. Councillor Boucher thanked the chairman and mem- bers for electing him on the Council and said it was a proof that the members wished to recognise labour which was taking such a prominent part now. The Chairman said how pleased the Council were to welcome Dr. T. Hinks back amongst them once again. Dr. limeKs thanked the chairman and said there were no cases to report this month. Mr Samson wrote asking the Council to inform him what steps had been taken to provide ground for allotments in the town. He said it was full time that something was done and hoped Hay would not be behindhand in providing the necessary ground. Councillor George said at the meeting of the Allotments' Committee only 7 applications had been received and it was decided at that meeting not to select any ground for so few applicants, 4 of them being lodgers and only 3 householders. Councillor Boucher asked what other councils were doing in this matter. Councillor Cater said they were taking the matter in hand where there were applicants to take all the ground selected, and he was sure there was not one member of the Council who did not wish for all to have gardens. It was suggested by Councillor George and carried, that the report of the Allotments' Com- mittee be sent to Mr Samson. A circnlar letter from the National Roumanian Relief Fund was read, urging the Councir to hold a Flag Day. Councillor Cater said he thought a flag day should be held. The chairman said two other letters were to be read, one from Mrs Lioyd George asking for arrangements to be made to hold a flag day on Saint David's Day, proceeds to go to starting a fund for the soldiers, sailors and their dependants of Wales. This would take £ 25,000 to make the fund complete, and she (Mrs Lloyd George) ventured to hope the council would undertake to set apart this day for the Welsh troops. Councillors James and George suggested that we should help ourselves first before thinking of other nations. Another letter with reference to a France's Flag Day being fixed in this town was read. I After some discussion the council resolved that the following dates should be fixed for the three Flag Days:—1st Thursday in March for Roumania. May 17th and 18th for the Welsh troops, and July 17th as France's Day. It was decided that the members of the old Committee with the help of Mr Boucher should again make all arrangements. A letter with reference to the National Housing and Town Planning after the war was received, but as the Council did not contemplate building directly after the war, the matter was abandoned. The Works Committee met on the 30th ult., and the inspector reported that he had received a reply re the weighing machine, which the council intended purchasing, and as the price wtsX,190, it was decided to let this matter stand over until a suitable place for a machine could be obtained. Councillor George said he had seen Mr R T. Griffiths with a view to having the plot of land. near George Housa, and lie agreed to let the Council the land for 3 years. This question was left to the land Committee, Councillors E. George, E. Powell, J. Cater and J. Margan to deal with. Councillor George reported the terrible condition of the entrance to the Coal Wharf and it was suggested that it should be scraped very hard and stone carted there. It was proposed and carried that the land Committee should deal with this also. Councillor Powell complained about the bad state of the road to the new ash pit. It was proposed and carried that a Committee of the Chairman, Vice- Chairman, and Mr Cadman should visit the road and inspect and make a proposition to the Council at their next meeting. Inspector Gilby reported he had made the necessary arrangements to have the house refuse collected one day a week and one load on Saturday morning and this enabled the men to work 3 full days a week on the new I tip. —— I

I THE SECRETARY OF WAR. WHY NOT IN THE HOUSE ? I —— MR SIDNEY ROBINSON'S QUESTION. i In view of the fact that Parliament was responsible | for raising sums of money for carrying on the war, Mr Sidney Robinson asked the Prime Minister on Tuesday if he would consider the desirability of arranging for the Secretary of War to sit in the House of Commons. Mr Bonar Law said he could add nothing to a pre- vious reply. Mr Robinson May I ask the right hon. gentleman if he thinks it consistent with the dignity of Parlia- rnent that criticism should lw replied to in a social clul) 'r Mr Bonar Law I think there are bigger questions than that involved. I am convinced that the Govern ment would be put in unnecessary difficulty if holders of high office were confined entirely to this House.

Radnorshire Committee's Discussion. SCHOOL DINNERS. The quarterly meeting of the Radnorshire Education Commit-te was held at. Llandrindod Wells on the 25th ult. ,when there were present Ald. C. C. Rogers (chair- mail), Mr Thomas Davies (vice-chairman), Mrs C. C. Rogers, Rev. J. Roland Pryce, Messrs. W. Green-Price, H. Dulf-Gordon, James Hamer, T. L. Vaughan, T. H. Harris, B. P. Lewis. T. B. Goodwin, Joseph Hurst, J. O. Jenkins, D. Jones and H. D .Phillips, with the. clerk (Mr H. Vaughan-Vaughan), the deputy-clerk (Mr G. W. Moselev), and the surveyor (Mr W. Alec Millward). The Late. Aid. R. Morgan. j The chairman, in similar terms to those in which be addressed the County Council, moved a vote of sym- pathv with Mrs Richard Morgan, who, he observed, was a member of that authority, on the death of her ],,t! band, adding that the loss was all the more sad be- cause the son of the deceased, Lieut. R. M. Morgan, was away on service in France. In .spite of her sad •separation and loss, he hoped that Mrs Morgan would still continue as a member of that authority. (Hear, I hear.) If she did. she would be welcomed by all of them with real sympathy. Mr T .Davies (vice-chairman) seconded, expressing i full agreement with all that the chairman had said earlier in the day and on this occasion. Every member of that body felt the loss of their friend very deeply. The late Aid. Morgan was a gentleman who was high- ly respected throughout the county, and he was a man they oould always rely upon—straightforward and perfectly conscientious in all that he did. The resolution wa-s carried by a standing vote. School Dinners and the Saving of Bread. Speaking to the adoption of the report of the General Purposes Committee, Mr B. P. Lewis called attention to the provision of chool dinners j for the children in tho Radnor district, saying that in these days of dear food it was very refreshing to hear of good dinners at Id per day. Much of the credit was due to Mrs Duff Gordon, who had been ably supported by the farmers of the district. The committee learned of what was being done with very great sympathy, and they felt that the scheme was one which might be extended throughout the county with great advantage to the children. They were told that the penny dinners had improved the attendance at the schools and the physique of the children. The only thing which the committee asked for was that the dinners should be carried out with the approval and under the super- vision of the managers, and the committaee recom- mended that a sum not exceeding £5 should be granted towards the purchase of the necessary apparatus. That meant that any other school adopting the system would receive a similar amount. He understood tha.t the dinners had saved about 40 lbs. of bread per week.

t SENNYBRIDGE FARMERS. THE F.U. PROPAGANDA. SUCCESSFUL MEETING. A large and influential meeting of farmers was held at the Market Hall, Sennybridge, on Monday night, Wider the auspices of the local branch of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union. The object of the meet- ing was to set forth the advantages of membership and to enrol new members. Mr D. W. Price (Nantyr- harn) presided and he wa* supported by Mr J. R. Bache (Sub-CommiMioner for Brecon and Radnor under the Board of Agriculture), Alderman Mervyn Davies (Tal- garth), Mr Dd. Thomas (Agricultural Organiser for Brecon and Radnor), Mr Roger Prosser (Executive Officer for Breconshire under the War Agricultural Executive Committee), Mr W. S. Miller and Mr Wm. Williams (Bryncelyn) secretary of the local Farmers' Union. Excellent speeches were delivered by the gentlemen named, Mr J. R. Bache and Mr Prosper in particular Impressing upon farmers the great importance of ad- ditional ploughing, and Ald. Mervyn Davies gave a very clear statement as to the advantages of joining the Union, and especially explaining the re-construction ftcheme of the Union. He laid emphasis on the need of every farmer joining the Union, so that their or- ganisation could speak with authority and with a voice that must be heard by the Government. Labour was making its voice heard in the councils of the nation through their unions, and he could not see why the farming interest, which was the most important in the country, could not receive their proper share of recog- nition. Mr W. S. Miller said he had not had an opportunity of attending a Farmers' Union meeting before, but he was very pleased he was present at this meeting, be- cause after the convincing speech delivered by Ald. Davies there was no doubt that the F.U. run on the lines .suggested by him would be of the greatest help to the farmer, and would protect his interests. Pro- ceeding, Mr Miller said he could not prophecy, or could anybody else, as to the future, but he believed that, as a result of peace, a League of Nations would be formed in which the Allies and neutrals would join, and trade would be greater between them than ever before. Votes of thanks concluded a very successful meeting.

OLD PUPILS ASSOCIATION. I BRECON GIRLS' COUNTY SCHOOL. I ADDRESS BY HON. MISS MABEL BAILEY. I The annual winter re-union, ill connection with the Brecon Girhs' County School, -.va- held at the School on Saturday. The re-union began with a -ucral business meeting, at which Miss Gladys Morris was re-elected president, and Miss Gaynor Davies app< minted a memher of the committee to take the place of Miss Hannah Stephens, who now retires after three years' very efficient work. FoHowing the busim meeting came a most in- teresting and much looked forward to evenrt-an ad- dress on "The of Breconshire." given by the Hon. Mabel Bailey. ,.f Hay Castle. Miss Glad;> M«rri«. the president of the Association, introduced Miss ISi.iiey to the large gathering of old pupils and vi-i ors. She commented upon the good for- tune of the > .cciation in securing the services of a lady so well N r-ed in the ancient history of our country. Miss Bailey hc'.d an audience with rapt attentioen for about an hour-, fiiii-ing which time she covered a large ground, interspersing her valuable historical "facts with the mystery and romance of the legends. A hearty vote of thanks, on behalf of the old pupils, was proposed by Miss Magdalene Price, and seconded by Alias Hannah Stephens, and, on behalf of the pre- sent pupils, by Ray Davies and Jean Smith. The applause with which the vote was carried was ample proof of the keen interest and enthusiasm with which the lecture was received.

Hay Funeral. I THE LATE MRS. PRICE, BROOK HOUSE. I The death occurred on Friday, 25th inst., of Mrs Price, wife of Mr James Price, Brook House, at the age of 63 year  Mrs Price wa6 a. faithful member of the of 63 yea.r? Church for 42 years, where her hus- band, Mr James Price, was organist and choirmaster for 45 year, She was an excellent worker in the church and always willing to do anything in her power to further the cause .which she did with a cheerful spirit and ungrudgingly. She was of a gentle and amiable disposition, and found great pleasure in quiet minis- tries. The funeral took place on Tuesday, 29th inst., when a large number of relatives and friends attended. The funeral left the house at 2 o'clock, and a service was held in the Congregational Church, where Rev. D. A. Davi<s. Congregational Minister, Llandrindod, who knew deceased well, gave a very touching addresa and 6poke of the splendid qualities of Mrs Price and her kind hospitality to ministers visiting the church. Mrs Gwatkin, organist of the church and a. dear friend or deceased, presided at t-ne organ, ana played the Dead March in Saul. The following hymns were sung: "For ever with the Lord," "Je.su, lover of my souL" "When the day of toil is done," and "Peace, perfect peace." The mourners were Mr Price (hus- band). Rev. and Mrs Idris Davies (daughter and eon- in-law). Pte. and Mrs J. J. Price, R.E. (son and daughter-in-law). Mrs James, Llandrindod (daughter), Mr Fred Price (son), Air A. C. Price (son), Mr R. E. Price (son). Mrs Benbow (sister). Mrs Williams, Glou- oester (sister), Mr George Ecklev, Dowlais (brother), Miss Dorothy Priee (grand-daughter). Mr Benbow, Hay (brother-in-law). The bearers were Messrs. H. Gwatkin, H. Baker, W Greenway, A. Prosser, and the under- taker, Air H. Webb, Castle Street. The coffin was of panelled oak, heavily moulded and not polished, with heavy brass fittings. The hearse and cars were sup- plied by Mr H. V. Webb (builder). Amen" those present were Mr and Mrs Jones (Blen- heim House), Mrs Ferris, Mr Browning, Mr Maddy, Dr. Daniels. Mr Hope, Miss Price (Bronith), Miss Williams (Parkey), Mr and Miss Gwatkin, Airs Marwood Baker, Mrs J i c Miss Soitthgate, Mrs Prosser. Wreaths were sent by the following. "From your loving husband, Jim." "With. iindi-ing affection," from Maggie and Grace, Idris and Will. "With lovinir sympathy," from Jim and Jennie. "With deepest sympathy," from Air and Mrs Walton, Chesterfield. "In ever loving memory of our dear sister, from Jenny, Bessie and Molly. "In loving rememhrance," from Percv. Dolly, and Violet. "With loving sympathy," from Charlie, Sarah and fam- ily. "In loving remembrance of dear mother," from Nance and Jim. "In loving remembrance of dear mother," from Arch and Agde. "In loving memory," from Fred, Ralph and La!. "With sincere sympathy," from the members of the I Hav Congregational Church. "With deepest sympathy," from Mr and Mrs George Bates and family.

Howey Petition I TO COLWYN LICENSING JUSTICES. r Colwyn Licensing Sessions were held at Builth on Monday. Superintendent R. Jones reported that there were in the division 6 fully licensed honses, 3 seven dav and 3 six day licences. During the past 12 months 4 persons were proceeded against for drunkenness nnd 4 convicted, as against 2 in the previous year. Proceedings had been taken against one licence holder. A petition fiv>m Howey was laid before the court, signed by 48 inhabitants, urging that immediate steps should be taken to dose one of the public houses in that village At present there were' 2 fully licensed houses in the village, i.e., the Drovers' Arms and the Bridge End Inn. The superintendent thought that one licence would be sufficient to meet the demands of the neigh- bourhood, and, as the Bridge End Inn was the inferior building, he asked the Bench to wit hold the renewal of that licence, and to instruct him to object to it at the adjourned licensing meeting on the ground of redundancy. 1 All the other licences were renewed.

Irregular School Attendance. I BUILTH WELLS CASES. I There were several cases of parents summoned for not sending their children to school regularly at Builth Wells police court on Monday. Isaac Price, Llanafan ,wa fined 6/8 in each case for the non-attendance of his 3 ichildren. Rees Price, Upper Maesygroes, who was also summoned in respect of three children was fined 6/8 in each case—John Evans, summoned in respect of one child was allowed 3 week,, in which to find the money for the fine, which was 10/ Isaac Protheroe (Brangarth) and Richard Evans, were both fined 10/- inclusive, and David Jones and JohnHamar 5/- inclusive for the irregular attend- ance of their children. The case of irregular attendance Against, the child of James Lewis, Cefncoed, was dis- mis.sed on payment of costs. John Price, King's Head Lane, Builth, was fined 7/- inclusive in respect of his J child. A fortnight was allowed for him to find the money.

I "OF PUBUC IMPORTANCE" I I I BUILTH MAGISTRATES AND COUNCIL PROSECUTION. I CASE ADJOURNED. At Builth Wells Police Court on Monday, before Messrs C. W. Woosnam (in chair) and Thos. Williams, Mrs Ada Hughes, Brookwood, was summoned for summoned for sending a child to school suffering from an alleged infectious disease, while in charge of the said child. Dr. Black Jones, who prosecuted for the Urban District Councii, said that he had two witnesses, him- self and Mrs A. Jarman. The last-named said she was head teacher of the in- fants' department in the Council School, Builth Wells. The child, Ida Williams, attended, school on Monday, November 26th, and about 10 o'clock in the morning she examined the child's hands, and found that the skin was peeling off. She immediately isolated the child, and went to her home, Brookwood, and saw Mrs Hughes. She asked Mrs Hughes what the child was suffering from. In reply, Mrs Hughes said "influenza." Witness then asked why her hands were peeling, and Mrs Hughes said that the child had been washed with carbolic soap, and that would probably account for it. Mrs Hughes then showed a piece of the soap to wit- ness. The following morning Dr. Black Jones visited the school, and she (witness) made a statement to him. Dr. Black Jones stated that on Tuesday, 27th November, he visited the Council school and saw Mrs Jarman. He then proceeded to Brookwood and saw the defendant (Mrs Hughes) and her daughter, also the child, Ida Williams. He examined the latter and found that her hands had been peeling and nearly all the skin had come off. He also examined the left foot and found the skin coming off in large scales. After the examination he concluded that the child was suffering from scarl.-t fever. He asked defendant who was responsible for the child, and she answered My daughter, He subsequently gave directions for the isolation of the child to Mrs Hughes. Up to that time he had received no notification tjiat the child was suffering from scarlet fever, and he duly notified the case. Mr Woosnam What did Mrs Hughes say, when you said the child would have to be isolated r Dr. Black Jones I think she concurred sir. Mr Woosnam Did she demur at ail in carrying out the isolation 'r Witness No sir. Defendant stated that she had been away in South Wales and while there had contracted influenza which prolonged her stay for about a month. When she re- turned home, she was still unwell, and her daughter looked after the house for her. She was not the occu- pier of the house but her father and mother (Mr and Mrs William■») were. The child in question was one which had been adopted by them. She (witness) de- nied the responsibility of the child. Her daughter looked after the house and the child, when her mother was absent. Dr. Black Jones said that his position was, that the daughter was in charge of the house. Mr Woosnam: The responsibility 'of the child is what we want to get at. Dr. Black Jones (to defendant) You used carbolic soap to wash the child ? We always use it, but I deny washing the child myself with carbolic soap. Who used it—My daughter. Your daughter is not of full age r—She is nineteen. You are responsible for her actions. Could you swear that you did not notice any peelings on the hands of the child r-Do you think that I would have sent her to school knowing that she had an infectious disease. Mr Woosnam: The bench is quite satisfied that the child had scarlet fever. The question is, who was responsible for her, (To defendant) Who gave the child her meals 'r Defendant: My daughter, sir. Dr. Black Jones: I submit, sir, that Mrs Hughes has admitted that she is responsible for her daughter's actions. The bench then retired, and, upon returning, the Chairman said that the case was one of public im- portance, and that it would be adjourned until next court for the attendance of Mr and Mrs Williams, the defendant's parents.

Licensing Sessions. I BUILTH AND LLANWRTYD DIVISIONS. I The annual licensing meeting was held at Builth on Monday. Deputy Chief Constable Jones reported that there were in the division 35 licensed houses. Six persons had been proceeded against and convicted for drunkenness, three residents of the division, and three strangers. Proceedings had been taken against several houses for the infringement of licensing orders. The population of the district is 6,810, which gives aIA average of 194 persons to each house. The Superintendent also suggested structural alterations in regard to the New Inn, Llanwrtyd, and the Belle Vue, Llanwrtyd. All the licenses were renewed as usual, with the exception of the two houses mentioned.

I "KEEP YOUR TEMPERS." I MAYOR'S ADVICE TO SOLDIERS' WIVES. I WHO QUARREL IN THE STREETS. At Brecon on Monday, before the Mayor (Mr W. F. Parry de Winton) and other magistrates, Sarah Lloyd, Dinas Road, wae summoned by Alice Lee, Dina6 Road, for assaulting her child. Complainant said her husband was in the R.F.C. On the 30th January between 12.30 and 1 o'clock, the children were coming home from school and they must have had "a little squabble" on the road. Defendant's children went home and. told their mother about it, and she ran out and caught hold of her (complain- ant's) little girl. Upon her going up to ask her what the child had done, defendant ran into the house and from her bedroom window threw a glass jar (pro- duced), which hit the habv she was. carrying on the head. Whether defendant meant it for her or for the baby she did not know. Cross-examined: She did not pick up a stone and throw it through the bedroom window, and did not make any threats. Mrs Ruth Davies gave evidence for complainant. P.c. Hibbert al,so spoke to being called to the scene. Mrs Lloyd ,wife of Sidney Lloyd, who is serving in the Army, .said Mrs Lee entered her house and de- liberately hit her with a stick. Miss .Tames, who was in the house at the time, came to her (Mrs Lloyd's) assistance. Then Mrs Lee left and shot a ?tone in. Mis.s Jame? pulled her (Mrs Lloyd) on one side, shut the door, turned the key and said "come in from the old set." Afterwards Mrs Lee picked up stones and threatened her children. With that she threw the jar, but not with the intention of hitting the baby. If it did hit- the baby she was sorry. The Clerk: Then the jar was intended for Mrs Lee? Miss James having given evidence, the. Mayor said the case had been proved against defendant, who was no doubt aggravated by Mrs Lee's l>ehaviour. They would fine defendant 6/ Both their husbands, he said, appeared to be away serving in the Army, and they .should behave themselves bet- ter. Their responsibilities were heavy while their hus- bands were away, and they ought to live together in peace. Let them -settle their differences in a more amicable way, and try to keep their tempers. "For the good of your country ,for the sake of your children, and for the good of everything, do try and keep your ttmpers," added the Mayor. Emily Parry, Silver Street, was summoned by Sylvia Sandford, Prospect Row, for assault. Complainant said her husband was serving in the Army. A week that day she was looking in a shop window in the town about 11.30 a.m.. when Mrs Parry asked her what she had to say, and before she had tijne to reply she slapped her across the face and also knocked her bady on the head. She was going at her again wken her (complainant's) sister stopped her. Mrs Holland, sister of defendant, and who-e husband served in the forces, also gave evidence. Mrs Parry, said her husband was in the Army. As she was leaving the court on the previous Monday with her mother complainant called her mother out of names and she could not stand it.—Harriet Mary Hammond, Silver Street, Mrs Margaret Morris, and defendant's sister also gave evidence The Mavor in ordering defendant to pay 5/ said in letting her off lightly, the bench agreed with him that it was time they took stronger measures to stop these petty quarrels going on in the streets. As in the last case defendant's husband was away, and the responsibility rested with herself to behave properly. He would remind all soldiers wives that they had got responsibilities to live quietly and decently, so that their husbands might come back to tidy homes. It would be the last time they would deal with 'similar cases leniently, "Scarcely a court sat," added the Alayor. "unless we have cases of this sort before us."

I FARMERS ANO PIGS. I REFUSAL TO SELL BY WEIGHT. I FINES AT BUILTH WELLS. At Builth on Monday, Pryce Lloyd and Samuel Lloyd of Llanfechan, were summoned for contravening the Pigs' Order, 1917. Both defendants pleaded guilty. Mr E. P. Careless,who prosecuted for the Local Food Committee, stated that on the 17th December last, defendants were seen taking two pigs to market for sale. They were approached by Mr Hamar (a local butcher) who offered them the maximum price, 18/- per score for the animals. They, however, refused him and demanded C20 for the two pigs. Mr Hamar then went. for the police sergeant, and they both went up to the Smithfield, where the pigs were weighed, and eventually sold to Mr Hamar. The weight of the pigs were 21 score, and the price was 918 18s. Mr Hamar stated that on the 17th December last he saw defendants going to the Builth market. They had two pigs for 6ale. He offered to buy them at the Government price. They, however, refused him, and said they would sell them as they stood for £ 20. He then explained to defendant that the price fixed by the Government was 18/- per score. The defendants were, however, unwilling to sell by weight and still asked the f20 for the two. He (witness) then went with the police sergeant to the Smithfield. The sergeant asked the defendants if they had refused to sell at the Govern- ment price. They answered "Yes." He also asked if they had demanded R20 for the animals. This they also admitted. The animals were then weighed on the scale and sold to him. The weight was 21 score and the sum they realised at the Government. price was £ 18 18s. Police Sergeant Davies gave corroborative evidence. The defendants stated that they were not aware of the Order, and what was done was done in ignorance. As soon as they knew of the controlled price, the pigli were sold to Mr Hamar at the Government price. The chairman in imposing a fine of 10/- inclusive, in each case, pointed out that as this was the first case of this nature that had come before them. the fine would be light. Any other ca-sec, of a similar nature would be more severely dealt with.

Builth Cottage Hospital I ANNUAL MEETING. I The annual meeting of Builth Cottage Hospital was held last Thursday, when Mr C. W. Woosnam pre- sided. Others present were Mrs Inglis (Glanwve), Miss Laura Thomas, Mrs Pearce, Mrs Wilding Davies, Mrs Lewis James, Mrs Telfer Smith (hon. secretary) Rev. S. Wenham, Rev. Lewis James, Mr Snead Williams, Dr. llees Davies, and Dr Black Jones. The retiring officials were all unanimously re-elected to act in the same capacity during 1918. The com- mittees were also re-elected en bloc, with the addition of three members for the general committee, viz., Mr Lant, Rev. A. T. Thomas (Maesmynis), and Mr J. R. Davies (N. and P. Bank). The Secretary reported that the total income for the year was £ 667 lis. lOd., and expenditure, £ 661 9s. 5d. The number of patients admitted into the hospital during the year was 104, and the average number of beds aecupied daily was 10-26. The average stay of each patient in hospital was 36 01 days, and the aver- age cost per bed, £64 10s. 9d. £6 lis. pjd. was the average cost for each patient admitted. Votes of thanks were siceorded to the honorary medical officer, the auditors, and the hon. secretary, and also to the matron for the excellent way in which she discharged her duties.

Rhayader Boy's I INSCRIPTION OF PALESTINE FIGHTING. One of our brave boys has sent an interesting letter to his. parents, giving a vivid account of the campaign in Palestine. Inter alia, he gives a realistic description f the country, starting with on* of the scenes of Sam- son's exploits, with its long stretch of sand, three miles wide, which from the coast take, a turn to Jerusalem, with a range of hills running down on the one side like the roof of a house to the river Jordan and the Arabian desert, which gets higher towards Jerusalem and Hebron. On the height of one of these hills Sam- son showed his strength, which was the key to the situation. Running parallel with the front line of trenches is a dry river bed, like that of the old Wye at home, if dry. This, following heavy rains, flooded, which would cut U6 off from our comrades in the trenches beyond. To save this a big push was neces- sary before the wet season came. Hence its cause at the time. This enabled us to take a coveted point, the Australians taking a sweeping gallop, rounding up the enemy and collaring the point. Another move caused the Turks at this point to retire in disorder. Our own division at the time was busy. It is known as "one of the best." The Welsh were not only the first to enter this city, but they were the only ones to do so. There were no others to help. They fought the toughest battle in all the big push toward.s the Holy City. Enor- mous difficulties were encountered and overcome-eaves, rocks, crevices, -swarming with machine guns and Turks. It. was as if we attacked and fought up old Cerrigwynion Quarry ,and that at mid-night up we went bayoneting the resisters, some of whom we came upon so unexpectedly that they were sound asleep. Soon we were on the top of the first ridge. Then we had a few minutes to breathe, which gave time also for the 60-pounders to approach and act effectively. This created a barrage, and our boys, following it up closely, rushed on like a mad torrent, taking in their rush a whole Turkish battery. This success was marvellous, but it cost us, I am sorry to say, the loss of some of our best officers and men. Poor Whitcombe fell early in the rush, and there also was little Leach, one of the best of soldiers, badly wounded. Such also was Whit- combe. He was held in the highest esteem by the regiment, and we all send our sympathy to his parents. He was reverently buried with his comrades by the Padre. i

I DEPLORABLE SCENES I RELATIVES DIG GRAVES AT CEFN. I SEQUEL TO LABOUR STRIKE. Further painful scenes were witnessed at the Cefn- coed Cemetery on Monday, says a "South Wales Daily Xew/5" correspondent, following the refusal of the grav^-diggers to proceed with their work until de- mands for increased wages were conceded. A distressed husband appeared in the cemetery. He sought permission to open the family grave in order to bury his deceased wife. With tears in his eyes he set about his task—a veritable object of pity. Laborious- ly he toiled with the assistance of a few friends, and when the grave was ready a touching spectacle was lo he witnessed. Exposed to the gaze of the world lay enclosed in a small coffin the last remains of a little child-a near relative of the family. The brick grave, in which several burials had previous taken place, was too small for the reception of the corpse, and. prior to the arrival of the funeral in the afternoon, an aged workman entered the trench, and after removing a number of bricks and widening the aperture he took up tliesmall coffin, which he deposited behind a tree growing on an adjoining grave. Subsequently, after the burial service had been read by the Rev. Gwilym Rees, Merthyr, and the remains lowered, the same workman re-placed the body of the child. I Friends Asked to Fill in a Grave, Three of the graves prepared on Sunday fell in. as a result of the heavy rains, but in each instance the re- latives re-commenced operations, and everything was in order after the cortege arrived later in the day. A re- markable, if not unique, occurrence was witnessed at the close of one of the burials. The graveside cere- mony had been performed when the Rev. J. Badham, Merthyr, the officiating minister, referring to the ex- ceptional circumstances appertaining to the burial, re- marked that he did not suppose that in connection with the burying of nearly 40,000 persons interred within the borders of that cemetery had such an ex- perience as they were faced with arisen. They were not there, lie said, to pass any comment, but "on be- half of the family I have been asked to appeal to any friends who may be ready to help to fill in the grave." He assured them that there would be "no molestation or disturbance," as the funeral was being conducted in accord with the arrangements made by the family with the Corporation and the Strike Committee. Sym- pathetic friends at the close of the service immediately offered their services and completed the work. Altogether four burials took place in the cemetery on Monday, the bodie.s being laid in graves prepared by re- latives and friends.

Rhayader's Stationmaster. I THE LATE AIR G. W. JONES. I We deeply regret to record the death, which took place on Tuesday evening, of Mr G. W. Jones, station- master, Rhayader. The deceased gentleman was only ill a day or so. The late Mr Jones was widely known and respected, especially between Rhayader and Brecon. He was one of the oldest stationmasters in the Cam- hrian Railway:; Company's service, and received reeog- nition a few months ago. The decea.sed was station- master at Brecon for many years, during which time he was a prominent member of Lion Street Wesleyan Church. He wa.? alo a most acceptable local preacher. and hk lo,?s in Wp?ieyan circles, especially at Rhayadcr. will he greatly felt. Sympathy goes out to the family in their unexpected sorrow.

Llanafan Inhabitant. I DEATH AT LLANBISTER. I The funeral took place on Wednesday at Troedrhiw- dalar Congregational Church of Mr Thomas Bowen, late of Cwmdul.¡L and Penlan, who passed away at Rhosgy, Llanblster. on Saturday week. The, remains were car- ried by train from Llanbiste rto Garth, and were there met by a hearse which conveyed the cortege to Trocd- hriwdalar for interment. There was a large number present at the funeral, and the Rev. D. A. Griffith officiated, assisted by Rev. Jenkins (Dolau). The fol- lowing were tmoniz the chief mourners, Mrs Samuel, Rhosgar (daughter), Mrs Jones. Cefneifynserwydd (daughter). Miss Bowen (daughter). Mr and Mrs T. Bowen (son and daughter-in-law), Mr J. Bowen (son). Miss Williams, Cwmfadog (cousin), Mrs Pugli, Warn- fawr (cousin), Mrs Thomas (cousin), and Mr T. Wil- liams, Bwlchcillau (cousin). The following acted in the capacity of bearers: Mr J. Bowen. Mr T. Bowen. Mr J. Price, and Mr P. J. Samuel. The late Mr Bowen was a well-known inhabitant in the. Llanafan district, and was for a number of years senior deacon at Troed- rhiwdalar Congregational Church. Bis death will be much regretted, by all who knew him in the district.

LOCAL MARKETS. BRECON, TUESDAY. I Thc-re was an improved supply of cattle, but fewer I sheep. Cows and calves were plentiful, and prices I easier, selling from C30 to JE35. I TALGARTH FAIR. I The February (or Candlemas) fair, held here on Saturday, was one of the smallest on record, there being only a comparatively small number of horses, very few cattle, and practically no sheep. There was alar go attendance, hut no stock, or at least only a versmall number.

HEREFORD MARKET. I Wednesday. Candlemas Fair was held at Hereford to-day in rainy weather. There was a good supply of store cat- tle and fat beasts were more plentiful. Cows with calves made good prices. The "heep trade was very poor, the supplies being short. Fat pigs were notice- j able by their absence. A few stores fetched high money. j

Radnor and West Herefordshire Hounds met at Yeld Wood. Kington, on Monday. They also meet again at Luntley on Friday. The Golden Valley Hounds had a run from Green's Siding on Saturday. Their meet on Saturday is at Cross Roads, Dorstone. J #

RADNORSHIRE APPEALS. APPELLANT AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION. A session of the Radnorshire Appeal Tribunal was held at the County Buldings, Llandrindod Wells, on Friday, when there were present: Alderman C. C. Rogef6 (who presided), Mrs C. C. Rogers, Messrs. B. Duff Gordon, J. 0. Button, W. Thomas, B. P. Lewis. T. H. Harris, with the clerk (Mr H. Vaughan-Vaughan). The National Service Department were repreeented by Mr E. H. Bevan. who was supported by Colonel King Hunter (Bre-con), and Colonel H. W. Lovett (Knigh- ton). Two Low Grade Men. The Recruiting Authorities appealed against the Knighton Rural decision to grant conditional exemption to Harry Price Jones. (41), married, 2 children, Llan- dewy, school attendance officer in the employ of the Radnorshire Education Committee, but when Mr Jont- announced that on his medical re-examination, he had been placed in Grade 3, Mr Bevan said they would not press for this man. The appeal was therefore dis- missed. The Recruiting Authorities also appealed against the Knighton Rural decision in the case of Thomas Jones (39), Chapel House, Llananna, roadman, in the employ of the Radnorshire County Council, married (4 child- ren), but as this man had also only passed Grade 3, the appeal was withdrawn, and the case dismissed. A Question of Medical Examination. Mr Amos Mculton. confectioner. Llandrindod Wells, applied for permission to he medically examined by the Medical Assessors, but hi6 application was opposed by the National" Service Department. Mr Monitor! said he was refused permission to be re-examined by this Tribunal on December 14th, but on his solicitor's advice, he then wrote to the Director- General of Recruiting, and subsequently he received a letter saying that the case had been t.ransferred to the Director of Recruiting for the Cardiff area. Later on. when from home at Christmas time, he received a letter telling him to present himself for examination at Brecon. This letter only reached him about 8.45 a.m., and the only possible train had gone. He, how- ever, got a motor, and reached Brecon in time for the examination. When he was before the Appeal Tribunal 6n December 14th a certain Colonel was present, who stated that he had no right to be medically re-examin- ed. He found that this self-same colonel was present when he got to Brecon, and he knew he was there for some purpose. He recognised him as the same officer that he had met at the tribunal at Llandrindod Wells, and he asked certain men what his name was and the\ told him. With that colonel present did he receive 'a fair examination? He repeated the whole of the facts to the Recruiting General again. and his letter was acknowledged, and lat-er on. he had another letter asking him to present himself for re-examination OL January 15th. He presented himself a= directed, and he found that two of the doctors who had examined him previously were again present. He then read a statement, of which he had a copy there. On this occasion his nerves were in such a state that the doc- tors cOllld hardly examine him. He heard two of the doctors say it was no use to send this man. The Colonel then left the room with two of the doctors for some purpose. Was that by accident or design At the commencement of his examination. the doctotis were engaged in the examination of an-other man whom they thought was him, but the Colonel point- ed out that they were making a mistake. The other case was then put off till after lunch. Under these circumstances he could not expect a fair and unbiassed decision. His papers were not present on the firtt oc- casion, but. on this occa-sion all his papers were there. medical sheets, records, and everything else, but it was said that a man should start with a clean sheet. He wished to emphatically protest against the presenc< of anyone at his examination unless he had a right- to be present, and he did this, not only on his own be- half, but also on behalf of men who might be similarly treated. Mrs Rogers: Wha.t fault have you to find with the medical examination on January 15th? Mr Moulton Madam, having been judged by the self- same doctors on January 1st, and undue influence brought to bear. could I expect the self same doctors to go back on their decision which they had given only 14 day- before? Was it fair? Mr Bevan submitted that Mr Moulton's application for so many medical examinations was absolutely frivil- ous. Proceeding, he gave the history of Mr Moulton's appeals before his local tribunal and the appeal tri- bunal. pointing out that he had a preliminary medical examination, when he was pronounced unfit; that later he was examined by the Medical Board at Shrews- bury and classed ci; by the Special Medical Board in London, who passed him in the same category: at Brecon on January 1st, when he was passed in Grade 2: and again at Brecon on January 15th, when the previous result was confirmed. After the prior ex- amination. the result had been the same each time. Mrs Rogers (to Mr Moulton): What do you ask for now? Mr Moulton: To go before the Medica! Assessor as set out in the Act. Mr Bevan, proceeding, said that Mr Moulton had complained that two of the same doctors were present on both occasions he was at Brecon. It was quite natural that they would be there. The reason why Mr Moulton was given a second examination was because he stated that his papers and certificates were not handed in. The doctors who examined him on the first occasion should therefore he present on the second oc- casion. Still there were three different men present- besides the two who were the same. He had written statements from the five doctors which he would read. Dr. G. P. Francis stated that Mr Moulton was ex- amined by t.he five members of the Medical Board, and after he left the room the whole Board had a consul- tation. Three members found nothing wrong with him. He (Dr. Francis) found irregularity in the act- ion of the heart, and it was then agreed to place him in Grade 2. No member tn his presence or afterwards expressed the opinion that Mr Moulton was not fit for the Army. Similar letters were read from Dr. Jeffreys Powell. Dr. Todd. Dr. Smith, and Dr. Rees, and Mr Bevan then repeated that the -application was a frivol- ous one. and asked that it should be dismissed. The chairman announced that by a majority they had decided to dismiss the application. A Country Schoolmaster. The Recruiting Authorities appealed against tlie Knighton Rural decision in the case of Frederick W. Sibley (31). schoolmaster, Llananno, employed by the Radnorshire Education Committee, married. In reply to Mr Bevan, Mr Sibley said he was in Grade 1. and his school was only a small one, 45 child- ren. Mr Bevan said he must press for this man, who cè,uld be re-placed by an older man or a lady teacher. Air Sibley said the work of teaching was of national importance, which was recognised by the fact that teachers in Grades 2 and 3 were exempt without ajiy regard to the circumstances. Since he had been where he now was be had paid great attention to gardening and bee-keeping. He had 64 poles of garden ground. Fourteen poie; of this were cultivated by the children. but he had to do the remaining 50 poles himself. The hives were entirely in his charge, and he hoped to pro- duoe at ¡ea.t. 1,000 lbs. of honey this year. This would be equivalent t-o sugar rations for 38 people for the whole year. Lady Rhondda was proposing to establish a modern apiary in his district, and if be was there he would -be entrusted with plans for carrying this scheme out. Last year he did a great deal of potato spraying in the neighbourhood. His wife was a quali- fied teacher, but there were other factors in the case which should he considered. They were J of a mile away from their nearest neighbour and 11 miles from tile nearest town, a doctor, or a railway station. To leave his wife alone in such a position would be to create, for her a position of considerable hardship and difficulty. If she had to, his wife would have a try to keep the school on because the alternative would be to break up the home. Mr Bevan said none of these statements entitled Mr Sibley to exemption. His wife could carry on all his duties. Mf Sibley: No. not all. Mr Bevan \lrott of them. You are not 0]- titled to exemption unless there is very serious hard- ship. Mr B. P. Lew is Would it help you if you had more time? Mr Sibley It would help, but not entirely 60. No exemption, but not. to be called up till March 14tb

AsySym Amalgamation THE PRESENT POSITION. Answering a question by Mr W. Greer- Price, at the Radnorshire County Council, as to what was the present position of the negotiations be- tween Brecon, Radnor, and Montgomery in the matter of the Asylum, and if any interest on the capital suin agreed to be paid by Montgomeryshire had been re- ceived by the county of Radnor, Mr Jas. Hamer (vioe- chairman of the committee of Asylum visitors) said that owing to the attitude of the County Council the new arrangement had not yet been carried out. The next thing would be for the draft agreement to be submitted to that council and then the money would be received. Up to now no money had been received.

FOOD COMMITTEES. SUGGESTED RATIONING SCHEME. Llandrindod Wells Food Committee met on Wednes- day last, when there were present Councillors Wilding (chairman), Edwards, Jones and Page, Mrs M. Jones an4 Mr Jesse Brick ,with the clerk and executive officer (Mr D. C. Davies). Communications were read, stating that a scheme of rationing meat, tea, butter and margarine was being formulated for South Wales and Monmouthshire, but the committee decided to defer the adoption of a scheme in this area for the present, and, also, came to the same conclusion with regard to a suggested scheme for priority of milk supplies in the cases of chil- dren and invalids. It was stated that the sugar dis- tribution scheme was now working pretty smoothly. The chairman reported as to the recent county con- ference on the subject of food economy, and arrange- ments were made to have a quantity of literature re- lating thereto, which had been eent down from Lon- don, distributed throughout the town.