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

BRECON. t Brecon hounds meet on Wednesday, Merthyr Cynog; Tuesday, Trallong School. We notice that Private H. Burrows, of High Street, Brecon, has been home from the front on leave looking remarkably fit and well. There was a meeting of Brecon rural tribunad on Friday. The majority of the cases were in respect to farm labourers. "Onoto" and "Swan" Fountain Pens make ideal gifts; absolutely reliable.—A. Hughes and Soo, Pen Experts, Brecon. 683 The mission ta.t Lflanfa-es Wesleyan Obapel, oon- duoted by lJr Mazsey, continues each evening at 7.30. Sunday next at 3 p.m. and 6.15. i74pí72 Mr Denis G-ahagan has been awarded Pitman's 3rd Glass Sihoi^hand Certificate after one term's tuition at St. David's Convent, Brecon. 477p/72 Mrs Maybery, the Priory, has now received intima- tion that her son, Capt. and Flight Commander May- bery, M.C., who was reported missing some time since, was killed in action. At the Brecon county police court, on Friday, Thomas Prosser, Gelly, who was summoned for driving a horse and trap without proper lights, on 12th January, was bed 91, icluding costs. P.c. Prosper proved the case. For COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS and Asthmia take Gwillim's celebrated COUGH LINCTUS, in bottles 1/3 each. Sole Proprietor, Gwillim, Chemist, Brecon. 462/38 The uncomfortable feelings which most people suffer from cold feet can be easily overcome by wearing a nice pair of wool socks or stockings. A grand selection is to be found at Warts, the Clothier. HOW TO RATION CHILDREN. —G-i ve them "UCAL EMULSION of COD LIVER OIL." It takes the place of MEAT and BUTTER. Store prices 1/3, 2/3, 4/ -.—Brecon Agent Gwillim, M.P.S., Chemist. 462/38 A GOOD LIGHT IS A TONIC.—Secure this by obtaining your mantles from a reliable source. A large selection of globes and all gas requisites may be soen at the old address-Oscar Watkins, I Top of Lion Street, Brecon. Excellent Glass and Covered Hearse and Car- riages of every description can now be supplied by Samuel Perry, Posting Master, Brecon, whose charges are very reasonable. Orders left at 30. W&tt^i, will receive prompt attention. 584 At the Borough police court on Monday, Pte. And- rew White, working at Ynismynaeh, Aberyscir, was fined 10/- for riding a bicycle without lights. Ivor Jones, Alltycerrig, Pontfaen, was ordered to pay a like amount for not having a rear light on his bicycle, and John Pugh, Closcedi, for driving a horse and trap without a rear reu. light was fined 10/P.c. Hibbert- proved the cases. The general popularity of the mission at Llanfaes Wesleyan Chapel is proved by the very large attendan- ces. The services opened on Sunday, when, in the even- ing, a crowded chapel listened to the missioner. Mr Massey conducted a similar series of serviced 18 years ago, when a great amount of good work was done. Many remember him. and are proud of the opportunity of again hearing his stirring and delightful addresses. The following decorations are announoed:-Ilar to D.S.O.. Lieut.-col. Geoffrey Taunton Raikes, D.S.O., S.W.B.: Bar to M.C., Capt. Clarence Mumford, M.C., S.W.B.; Capt. D. H. S. Somerville. M.C., S.W.B.; M.C., Lieut. E. S. W. Cooke, S.W.B.: Lieut. F. Eames, S.W.B.; Capt. J, R. Symes, S.W.B., Lieut. R. Thomas, S.W.B., C.S.M. T. Jone, S.W.B., and C.S.M. H. H. Stone, S.W.B. At the Borough Licensing Sessions on Monday, the Deputy Chief Constable reported that the conduct of the licensed houses had been fairly good. During the year three persons had been convicted for drunkenness and two for being drunk and disorderly. Only one of these was a resident of the borough. Compared with last year these convictions showed a decrease ef seven. The Mayor remarked that to have only one case of drunkenness among the inhabitants constituted a record for any town. He congratulated the licensees upon the way they had conducted their businesses. All the licences were renewed. Second-lieutenant John Claud Parry Crosby, Liverpool Regiment, who died on January 21st, of wounds, re- ceived the same day, aged 36, "was the only son of Rev. J. H. Crosby, precentor of Ely Cathedral, and Mrs Crosby-. From Cambridge he entered Lloyds Bank, working successively at Cardiff, Aberdare, Port Talbot- Cambridge, Brecon, and West Bromwich. In June, 1016, he enrolled in the Cambridge O.T.C., and in Feb- ruary, 1917, wa.8 gazetted to the Liverpool Regiment, going out to the front in March. Sec.-Ueut. Crosby married in 1914 Lena, daughter of the late Rev. W. R. Jenkins. rector of St. Athan, and leaves a daughter. All the licences were renewed at the Brecon (county) wessaons no Friday. Deputy Chief Constable Jones, in his report, said the population was 4,952, which gave one house for 235 peraons. There are 22 houses. No excise licence is taken out in respect to the "Storey Arms," and the "Plough and Harrow," Felinfach, is temporarily closed. No proceedings were taken for drunkenness during the year. One licensee was pro- ceeded against for an alleged offence against the Liquor Control Order, and the case was dismissed. Licensed bouses, said D.C.C. Jones, had been conducted satisfactorily during the year. The bench considered the report a satisfactory one. The WeLsh Society had a large audience, on Friday evening, to hear Rev. A. S. Thomas, B.A., "Anellydd," rector of Maeamynis, Builth, lecture on "Language and Nationality." Madoc Fychan, the president, was in the chair. The lecturer is well known in Welsh literary circles, and his lecture showed his wide acquaintance with all that is best in Welsh life and thought. The high praise which Principal Lewis bestowed on him in proposing the society's thanks, was well deserved. Mr Thomas had to promise to lecture again next session. Mr Evan Evans seconded the vote of thanks, and the President welcomed Principal Lewis after his absence from the town and the Welsh Society. The Brecon Welsh Society, on Friday evening, passed the following resolution, proposed by Councillor Gwilym T. Jones (president of the society), seconded by Mr W. H. Jones Parry, and supported by Prof. D. Miall Ed- wards, M.A., and Rev. A. S. Thomas, B.A., rector of wards, M. A Builth (the lecturer at the meeting) Maesmynis, Builtb (the lecturer at the meeting):- "That this meeting of the Brecon Welsh Society is of opinion that the vacant principalship of the University College, Cardiff, should be filled by a man conversant with the Welsh language and sympathetic to the national aspirations of Wales and its best and social and religious traditions. Further, it deprecates the fact that the name of only one Welshman appears in the short list, and, in order to afford a just opportunity to other eligible Welshmen as well as to secure as wide a field of choice as possible, urges upon the council the advisability of advertising the post.

GLASBURY-ON-WYE. The annual collection, on behalf of the Children's Homes, was made at the Wesleyan Chapel here on Sun- day week, and amounted to 4EI. Master Ernest Prosser has collected this year the sum of £1 Os 6d towards.the Wesleyan Foreign MIs. sions here. Master Willie Preiser also collected the sum of 15/ making a total of £1 15a 6d. A long-felt want has been supplied at the Wealeyan Church in the erection of a stable for the use of the minister's horse, driving over from Hay on Sunday afternoons, and others, members or friends, wishing to ride to chapel can do so now. The stable, is in the bottom of the meadow called the Vron, and was put up by the kindness of Mr and Mrs Jonas (Upper Skyn- laes) and given over to the little Church free. All the members are very grateful to Mr and Mrs Jones for their generosity.

LLYSWEN. Pte. Fred Jones, R.D.C. (Post Office) to home on a few days' leave.

I TALGARTH. The fair, on Saturday, was well attended by farmers and butchers. Fat stock was rather scarce, and was disposed of on the grading principle. Store sheep and cattle were readily disposed of at unchanged prices. Mr Chappie liavies, formerly engaged on the Talgarth postal service, is now home from France looking well and fit. Everybody is pleased to see our young friend after his long stay in- France with the R.E. Even in France he has had ito help in football and cricket, where his services as a player have been in demand. An ex-International it is still evident that at outside left or in goal, his hand has not lost its cunning. On Friday the death took place of Mr Evan Morgan, Church Street, aged 51 years. A native of Nantmel, he had resided in Talgarth for about 14 years. For many years he was employed with the District Council, but latterly he was employed on the Cambrian Railway. A week previous to his death he contracted a cold which developed into pneumonia, causing hia death on Friday afternoon. He was highly respected by all who knew him, and his sudden death is deeply regretted. Ho leaves a widow, 2 daughters and one son, who is away on active service. Deceased took a keen interest in athletics and for running he secured a large num- ber of prizes. among them being silver cups, etc. In his younger days he was an excellent sprinter. On Wednesday evening a highly successful Band of Hope entertainment was givfti in the C.M. Church, un- der the presidency of the pastor (Rev. Tudor Jones, B.A.). This is the only Band of Hope among the Free Churches of the town, and is managed by young ladies connected with the church. The programme on Wed- nesday was a demonstration of what is being done to prepare young people for the larger and wider outlook of life. It included dialogues, songs, recitations, and duets, adapted to modern Kindergarten methods. Groups of "Tiny Tots" sang together very sweetly- in fact the achievements of the children were a pleas- ing surprise to the parents present. Great credit was due to inlis A. Williams, Bristol House, Miss A. Dav- ies, Miss Gayner Davies and Miss Fitton for the help they had given to the pastor in the work. Miss Lewis, "The Limes." presided at the organ.

SENNYBRIDGE. I A special stock mart was held on Tuesday last week, which was conducted by Mr W. J. Price, auctioneer, Brecon, under the controlled regulations. There was more stock than expected brought in, although there naturally was more demand as is the case in all mark- ets at present. It is with regret we have to report the death of Mrs Pugh, the wife of Mr Evan Pugh, Elias Cottgaes, Sennybridge, which took place on Thursday last at the age of 61 years. She had been ailing for a long time. The interment took place at Pentrefelin on Monday last, when there was a large number of relatives and friends present. On Monday evening of last week the eminent poet- preacher, the Rev. C. Tawelfryn Thomas, of Groeswen, delivered an able and eloquent lecture on "William Edwards, Bryntail, Adeiliadydd i'r Ddeufyd," viz., the Rev. William Edwards, the great bridge builder, who built the famous Pontypridd bridge amongst several others. Tawelfryn is well known as a lecturer amongst the Welsh Societies, and it is needless to say that the local society had a literary treat. The president, Mr Evan Davies pre,ided. and the vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed in a very entertaining and witty speech by Dr. Jones, Bronwysg. seconded by the Rev. Eurfyl Jones.

LIBANUS. I Col. Morgan presided over a meeting of the local War Savings Association at Tairbull Schoolroom on Monday evening. There was a large number present and the Glyntarrell Association is reported to be in a most flourishing condition. A large number of War Sav- ings Certificates have been taken out. Mr Wm. Mor- gan is the secretary and Mr Tom Morgan, Libanus Mill, treasurer. Another interesting gathering took place at Tair- bull Schoolroom on Monday evening, when Bombardier Dd. Thomas. Bolgoedmaen, was presented by the in- habitants of the neighbourhood with a beautiful silver radium wristlet watch in recognition of bis services to King and country. Colonel Morgan, Bolgoed, made the presentation on behalf of the parishioners. Bom- bardier Thomas is on special leave from France, where he has seen much active service. The secretary of this excellent Recognition Fund is Rev. J. Michael, and Mr Jone«. Middle Bolgoed, is the treasurer.

CREGRINA. I The late Mr J. Morris, He nr. (The Park), whose death I and funeral we reported in a recent issue, left 10 grand- I children and 31 great-grandchildren.

PAINSCASTLE. I The funeral of Mrs Price, Pengarth, took place at Bryngwyn Church on the 12th ult. She was highly respected and beloved, and great sympathy is felt for Mr Price. Mrs Price died at the early age of 45. Rev. Jenkin Jones (vicar of Painscast-le) assisted at the funeral. The lesson was read by Mr Trevor Thomas (Rectory). Several beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave. The memorial service was on Sunday. JC3

BRYNMAWR. J The Food Committee have adopted a rationieg scheme, which comes into operation this week. The scheme provides for the issue of food-tickets to all con- sumers, the returns by the retailers showing stocks in hand, and the fixing of a weekly ration.

GARTH.. I Corporal Trevor Evans (Welsh Guards) has been I home on 14 days' leave from France, and returned a few days ago.

LLECHFAEN. I At a concert, arranged for the purpose, on Tuesday in last week, at the Methodist Chapel, Llechfaen, Mr T. Daniels, Llwynrheider, presented to Mrs Maggie Wil- liams, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Prothero, Lower Farm, a silver-plated tea-service. Mrs Williams had for a number of years rendered faithful services to the ohapel, and had officiated at the harmonium for a considerable time, and it was felt that such an occas- ion as her marriage could not be allowed to pass with- out a tangible proof of the members' good wishes. Mrs Williams returned thanks, whilst Mr Morgan, Mill- brook Mill, said a few appropriate words. The build- ing was packed and a most enjoyable time spent. The The Rev. D..T. Henry, Bethel. Brecon, presided.

I CRICKHOWELL. I Strong efforts are being made to get a stock mart es- tablished in Crickhowell. Rationing for the principal foodstuffs is expected to come into force in the town very shortly. Sergt. C. F. Leonard, son of Mr John Leonard, Crick- howell, is now home on leave from the Western Front. An effort is being made to establish a War Savings Association in Crickhowell, to cover the town and dis- trict. A devotional service was held on the Ffwddog on Tuesday under the auspices of the Free Churches of the district The Rev. E. Rowland, pastor of Danycastel C.M. Church, conducted a memorial service on Sunday morn- ing to the late Mr Jno. Jones. John Edwards, Bell Cottage, Glangrwyney, was fined 7/6, at the Crickhowell Police Court for assaulting J. Finn .licensee of the Farmer's Arms, Glangrwyney. Defendant denied the offence, and said he merely push- ed Finn off another man.

ABEREDW. I Mr and Mrs James Pryce and family are leaving the Court shortly for Penmaes, Llanfillo. They will be suc- ceeded by Mr Davies ,of Fronwen, Llanafanfawr. The War Savings Association continues to make good progress. It now consists of 61 members. 522 cer- tificates have been purchased, which totals £404 lis. Considering that the district is sparsely populated, this progress is very creditable. Our local correspondent states that "legislation is shortly to be obtained to allow any investor, if he wishes, to postpone the cashing of his War Savings Certificates beyond the period of five years until the maturity of the last-dated certificate in his possession. Any certificate, held after maturity during this inter- val, will increase in value at a flat rate of Id a month. An Aberedw reader sends, us the following:—"One of the recipients of the Order of the Britsih Empire was Staff-Captain Conacher, of the Ministry of Munitions. He was, when the war broke out, manager of the Cam- brian Railway, and had previously been manager of the Isle of Wight railways. He is a Congregationalist, worshipping in the New Barnet Church, of which Rev. J. Alford Davies was until recently minister. He is a powerful speaker, and is a great favourite at Brother- hood meetings. He has just been elected a vice-pre- sident of the New Barnet P.S.A. Brotherhood.

PRESTEIGN. I Miss Coates collected JE1 J.1.s 7d towards the Cresswell I Penny Fund of Herefordshire General Hospital during I last year.

LLANBISTER ROAD. I We regret to report the death of Mr Thos. Bowen, which took place at the Rhosgree on Saturday, the 26th ult., at the age of 84. The deceased had been in a weak state of health for some months past and came' to reside with his daughter, Mrs Samuel, who tenderly nursed him to the end. The interment took place on Wednesday last, the 30th ult., when the remains were conveyed by the 12.57 train to Troedrhiwdalar, and laid to rest in the Congregational Chapel graveyard. The Rev. H. Illtyd Jenkins conducted the service at Rhosgree, and the Rev. D. A. Griffith. pastor, officia- ted at Troedrhiwdalar. F

I BUILTH WELLS. Morris's miake Dr. Allinson's famous Bread. A New Year's resolve! My footwear from Wyles'. Snowdrops were observed in full bloom in St. Mary's Churchyard during the last week. Sgt. J. Hughes, Brookwood, and Pte. T. Jenkins (Welsh Guards) have been home on a short leave. Peas, Beans, Lentels, &c., beat quality, con- trol prices.—Davies Bros. Horeb children's choir have- commenced practice for their annual entertainment to be held at an early date. Mr R. Bartlett conducted the usual physical culture class on Friday evening, when there was a fair num- ber present. St. Mary's Church Lad6' Brigade played Llandrindod Wednesdays on the Groe on Wednesday. The contest resulted in a drawn game. There is no truth in the rumour that the chanticleer off St. Mary's spire objected to the publicity which was accorded him in a recent issue. Advertisements, notices of meetings, news-items, etc., for the "Express" should be sent to Mr G. B. Sayce, Fern Lea, Builth Wells. We repair all makes of Fountain Pens. Allow- ance is given for old or broken gold nibs. Pens repaired as good a..s new.—Howard Lewis. Mr Catley's youths' class met on Thursday evening, when the conductor gave an interesting address, entit- led "Things That Matter. There was a large number present. A meeting of the Builth Wells County School Govern- ing Body was held on Tuesday, Mr H. Evan Thomas, C.C., presiding. Business included the receiving of the Headmaster's report. The Carol League Choir have been invited to visit Llandrindod and give a carol service at one of the churches. An extended report of the amount collected by the League will be published later. Miss Thirza Stephens, Post Office, Erwood (pupil of Miss B. M. Goodwin, The White House) has passed the advanced examination ,held at Swansea, in connection with the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music. A special mission is being conducted by the Rev. H. J. Garland at Wesley Church this week. Meetings are being held every evening till Friday. Mr Garland gave a lecture, "Shadows of a Great City," this (Wednes- day) evening. Choral communion was observed at St. Mary's Church on Sunday morning, when over 100 people took sacrament. Solos were also rendered at the service by Master Harold Morrow. A solo was also rendered by Master Emrys Jones and Master Harold Morrow. A solo was also rendered by Mr George Bradley, accompanied by Mr Sydney R. Phillips on the organ, at the morning service. Miss Lilian Sheen (daughter of Mr and Mrs Sheen, Glebeland House) sailed for France recently with a draft of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps for the purpose of discharging clerkship duties. Miss Hetty Sheen went to France last August. Miss Lilian Sheen was an assistant at Mr Thomas Hamer's for a considerable time. A meeting of the committee of the Chamber of Trade was held at Church Hall on Tuesday. Business included a preparation of details for the plate-glass insurance scheme. The committee also drew up a post- er relating to cash trading. The Chamber decided to support the reception concert, to be arranged by the Town Council, in honour of Mr Ivor Pugh. A meeting of the Christian Endeavour Society was held at Horeb Congregational Church on Thursday evening, when an interesting paper was read by Miss Beatrice Beynon, entitled "The Lord will Provide." A solo was pleasingly rendered by Miss Beryl Beynon, ac- companied by Miss B. Beynon on the organ. There was a large attendance, and a pleasant evening was spent. Supplies of 6tock here on Monday were poor. Prices realised very much the same as those prevailing at the last market, cow beef selling from 74/- to 75/- (graded). There was an average supply of produce. Prices were:—Eggs, 4 a 1/ rabbits (very scarce), 1/6 each; young chickens, 5/6 to 10/- per couple, ac- cording to size; and old hens, 5/- to 9 There were no potatoes on offer. Butter sold at the controlled rate. Pte. F. P. Pritchard, who has been in hospital in London for some time, suffering from shell shock, has now been discharged from the service, in which he had served for over two years. Pte. Pritchard has seen much active service, and was originally in the Bankers' Battaelion, but was eventually transferred to the Middlesex Regiment. Whilst serving in Franoe he fought in the battles of the Somme (all through), Monchy, Arras, Ypres, Frones Wood, Thievpval, Re- gina and Stuff Redoubt and Beaumont Hamel. He was also for some time in the Hindenburg line. He was eventually invalided home from the Mesaines Ridge to Portsmouth, suffering from severe shell shock. A case which took considerable time at the Ponty- pridd Police Court on Wednesday was that of a young woman named Mary Ann Richards, who summoned 1st Air-Mechanic Thomas Rees Caradog Jones, of the RoyaJ Flying Corps, in respect of her child. Mr Harold Lloyd, Cardiff, appeared for the applicant, and Mr T. W. Lewis (Messrs. Lewis and Crocket), Pontypridd, for the defendant. It was explained that the case had been previously heard at Builth. The girl had been employed a,s, a domestic at a Builth farm and defend- ant came there at the end of August, 1916. It was alleged defendant misconducted himself with the com- plainant, and as a result, a child was born in June last. The defendant was ordered to pay 5/- a week towards the child's maintenance. Mr T. W. Lewis an- nounced that it was his int-ention to appeal. Under the auspices of the pastor, Rev. R. A. Howells, Memorial Baptist Band of Hope held the us- ual weekly meeting on Monday evening. There was a good attendance of members, some parents and friends also being present. Mr T. W. Miles gave the second of a series of talks on alcohol under the alliterative headings of "Harming the Muscles," "Hurrying the Heart," "Hindering Digestion," and "Heat Driven Off," The speaker showed, with the aid of interesting dia- grams, that alcoholic beverages were the foe of the body. By the unanimous request of those present, Mr Miles was invited to speak again next Monday, the subject then to be taken being "Alcohol, Our Friend." Miss Maggie James (Oaklands) expressively sang "God bring you back to me." Prizes were distributed by Mrs E. W. Morgan to three members, who success- fully competed for an award by Dr. Rhys Davies for the best re-production in essay form of a lecture, given by him in December, on "How to make a Glass of Beer." Irvon Price carried off the prize, Dr. Davies further awarding consolation prizes to Willie Button and .Tame.s. Prvdderoh.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. I We regret to hear that Sapper J. C. Powell, R.E. (Sugar Loaf) is in hospital in France. Sergt.-Major F. L. Hope and Pte. Fred Collins, paid a visit home last week-end ,both looking fit and well. Corporal Edgar Pritchard, Military Medalist, and Pte. Reggie Jenkins, who had been home on 14 days' leave, returned to France last Monday. They were given a hearty send-off at the station by a crowd of about 400. Good luck and a. safe return is the wish of their many friends. THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM. Fabrics are continually advancing. Thrifty Ihousewivee should look up their require- ments in "HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY" and be well tadvised to make immediate purchases at SAUNDERS MORGAN'S. The annual entertainment and distribution of Sunday school prizes for regular attendance of St. James Church, toott place at St. James Hall on Wednesday last. The weather was glorious, and the tea was thoroughly enjoyed. After tea, the vicar presiding, a very creditable programme of singing and reciting by the children was given.

BEULAH. I Pte. D. Aaron Jones, expected home from India, has been detained in Africa and placed in hospital there until the spring. Driver Frank Richards" (Shop)), who has been in France for about a year and has undergone severe hardships, has now been given secretarial work.

NEWBRIDGE-ON-WYE. I Pte. T. Weale, Air-Mec. W. Weale, Pte. P. Hughes and Cpi. Worthing have just been home on leave. A house-to-house collection has been effecfted by Mrs Pritchard (Post Office), with the result that £5 lis has been collected for wool for knitting comforts for our soldiers.

LLANAFAN-FAWR. I Pte. Peter Hughes (Cilfodig), who has been home on I 14 days' leave from the Western front, returned on Thursday.

LLANDOVERY. I At the Castle Hotel, on Friday. Messrs. J. Davies and Co., auctioneers, offered for sale in 12 lottl several acres of larch, oak, alder, and ash pitwood. The sale realised £ 2,755. Aid. D. Saunders-Thomas, Belmont, an Ex-Mayor of the borough and a member of the Board of Guardians, is suffering from a serious illness, the effect of a QPi7nrA h."t Fridn v

m. HEYOPE. I "Since March 4th, 1915 — the date on which Mrs Bromfield commenced tbe Egg Collection at Knighton Police Station-the scholars and friends of Heyope school have given 5,007 eggs for the use of wounded soldiers and sailors.

I HAY. Pte. Jos. Jones, R.W.F. (Chancery Lane) has been home on furlough from France. Cpl. C. Jones, Grenadier Guards (The Nelson) has just been home on furlough from France. Gunner Frank Baker, R.F.A., son of Mrs Baker, Castle Street, is home looking fit and well Pte. W. Leighton, S.W.B. (Bear Street), who ha* been in France for nearly 12 months, is home on fur- lough. Pte. Bernard Jones (Monmouths), who was wounded some time ago in France, is now serving on the East Coast. Pte. Spencer Jones (Glamorganshire Yeomanry) and Cpl. Trevor Jones (Welsh Guards) have just been home on leave. Sec.-Lieut. J. B. James (son of Mr James) is now in France, and attached to the Headquarter Staff of a Heavy Artillery Group. The monthly United Prayer Meeting was held at the Primitive Church on Tuesday evening and a Free Church Council meeting at the close.. Cpl. Vincent Owen, Honourable Artillery Company (formerly cashier at the National Provincial Bank. Oxford Street) has been on a visit to the town. News has been received by Mr Watkins, Old Vicarage, Llanigon, that his son, Pte. Tom Watkins, S.W.B., has been wounded while on active service in France. At the Free Church Girls' Guild, held on Monday evening in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Rev. Idris Davies, B.A., gave an interesting address on "How to read the Bible." Mr R. T. Griffiths (Trewern) while on a visit to his sisters in Birmingham last week met with a slight accident, but we are glad to hear he is progressing favourably. Police Sergeant Evans, who has been in Hay for some time, has left to take up his duties in Brecon. Sergt. Williams, late of Hirwain, has been appointed police sergeant in his place. The wedding was bolemnie-ed at Cusop Church, on Tuesday morning, of Miss Annie Pritchard, daughter of Mrs Pritchard, Heolydwr, and Mr John Turner, Victoria House, Cusop. Rev. Stredder officiated. At Hereford County Tribunal, on Thursday, Ernest William Pullin, 32, married, gardener to General David- &on, Whitney-on-Wye, put in an appeal, and his case was adjourned for further examination, applicant hav- ing already been in the Army and discharged on medi- cal grounds. Mr J. T. Catley's Youths' Class Football Team journeyed to Llandrindod on Saturday and played the County School XI. The visitors were victorious by two goals to one. J. Whislay and H. Speake netted the goals for Builth. The fortnightly meeting of Wye Juvenile Reehabites was held at Wesley Schoolroom on Monday night. Sister Maureen Eadie proposed two new members, viz., Agnes and Francis Bufton, and Bro. Phillip Steers pro- posed Gwynne Hichards. We are pleased to notice that the members of the Urban Council are starting a fund, from which they hope to give our brave soldiers and sailors from this district a good time when they return home, and on Saturday, next the promoters of the successful enter- tainment held last week have promised to repeat it, and give the proceeds towards this fund. The auction mart, on Monday, drew a large attend- ance of district farmers. Dealers were also present from considerable distances and purchased a great deal of stock under the hammers of Mr F. G. Price (Tal- garth) and Mr T. J. Phillips (Scethrog). Fat stock was soon disposed of and highly satisfactory prices were obtained for store cattle and sheep. The following are the local contributions to the Cress- well Penny Fund of Herefordshire Ge.neral Hospital:— Hay (Midland Railway) signal-fitters, 3/ Bredwar- dine, per Miss S. Burton Phillipson, R2 12s 6d; Clifford, per Mrs Leigh Spencer, £5 12s 6d; Clyro, per Mrs Crich- ton, £5 12s 6d; Cusop, per Mrs Tunnard Moore, £1 18s Id; Hay, per Mrs J. J. de Winton, 22 10s: and Whitney-on-Wye, per Mrs Richings, PA 16s. At a meeting of Clifford Parish Council, the members present were Messrs. W. Snead (chairman), J. T. Mere- dith, T. Morgan, E. W. Williams, J. Jones Williams, W. Weaver, and the clerk (Mr W. Williams). Mr J. Hamer was appointed one of the representative man- agers of the Council School, in the place of Rev. G. L. Spencer, who has left the district. Mr E. W. Wil- liams (Newhouse) was appointed a trustee of Butler and Scudamore's Charity, in place of Mr T. Davies (Upper Court), deceased. The local Tribunal was held on Friday, when there were present Rev. J. J. de Winton and Messrs. J. F. Davies, J. Cater, Reece Morris (National Ser- vice representative) and H. Morris (clerk). Fred Morgan, Swan Terrace, appealed for his brother, Reginald Morgan, coal, wood and a?Ticultural haulier, and was granted temporary exemption to May list. Francis H. DaTling, Brook House, electrician, employed by Mr W. Lilwall, twice rej ected, was given conditional exemption. Thomas A. Pugh, of Bridge Street, fish and fruit merchant, previously rejected, was granted temporary exemption to May 1st.

CEFN-COED. The ten-year-old son of Mr and Mrs D. Davies (Goitre Road) was, on Friday evening, knocked down by a tram- car in the village and killed. Another of the popular series of concerts, under the auspices of the local committee of public welcome to soldiers and sailors home on leave from the front, was held at the Drill Hall on Thursday. Members of the Detachment of the St. John Ambul- ance Brigade were, on Saturday, presented with certi- ficates in ambulance work by Mrs E. Morgan. Mr P. Leighton Earle presided. The instructor (Mr Harry Rowe, Merthyr) was presented with a watch, match-bok and walking-stick in recognition of his services to the detachment. The surgeon-instructor was Dr. F. P. Flood, and the examiner, Dr. W. G. Williams, M.B., D.S. A meeting of the Vaynor Food Control Committee was held at the County Schools on Wednesday, Mr Morgan Thomas presiding. The committee decided to make application for a supply of Canterbury lamb from the local butchens for distribution this week, having re- gard to the shortage. The committee also decided up- on a price-list of maximum charges to be made for groceries. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned at an inquest held by Dr. W. R. Jones, coroner, here, on Monday, on Thomas- Davies (8), son of Mr and Mrs D. Davies, Goitre Coed, Cefn, who was fatally injured in a tramcar accident on Friday. Dr. F. P. Flood said deceased had sustained a fracture of the base of the skull and his left thigh was smashed. Evidence was given that the deceased slipped under a car in at- tempting to get on the foot-board. Mr L. Dixon, manager of the Merthyr Electric Tractaion Co., ex- pressed sympathy with the relatives.

YSTRADGYNLAIS. Pte. R. L. Daniel, whose father lives at Pontcarn farm, is a prisoner of war in Germany. Pte. J. Thomas, Pte. A. Williams and Pte. J. L. Jones have just been home on furlough. The death is announced of Mr Samuel Williams, Cyn- lais Villa. A lecture was held at Yniscedwyn School, on Mon- day, when Mr Skirro spoke on the Taxation of Land Values. The chair was taken by Councillor Lewis Thomas. A successful competitive meeting was helT at Beulah on Wednesday. Mr John T. Lewis was chairman, Mr E. T. Roberts conducted, and Mr Dd. W. Owen, Mr Rhys J. Powell, and Mr John D. Howell were the ad- judicators. Mr loan Davies acted as accompanist. The Food Control Committee met on Thursday, Coun- cillor Lewis Thomas, J.P., presiding. The question of rationing supplies of margarine and butter was discuss- ed. The meeting decided to divide the parish into three districts, and retailers were to be asked to meet re- presentative6 of the Food Control Committee to give effect to the new rationing scheme.

NANTMEL. Rev. O. Thomas, Tenbury Wells (late of Dolau, Nantmel Baptist Chapel) is expected to occupy the pulpit at Rhayader Baptist Chapel at an early date. Edward Evans, R.N.R., (Nantymynach) is home for a few day's leave. He has just been released from hospital having been wounded in France. Pte. Edward Davies (Gutrhos) has been admitted into hospital in Egypt. Pte. Sydney Pugh (Castle) has also been ad- mitted into hospital at Keighley, Yorks. Pte. Allen Price, R.G.A., son of Mr and Mrs D. Price, Dolau Cottage, is lying in a hospital in England with a bullet wound in the chest.

KINNERTON. Eggs collected here for Radnorshire Hut, Netley by Mrs T. J. Meredith for January were:-Miss Kinsey (Hoddell), 4; Mrs Gailey (Cognart), 4; Mrs Meredith, 4; Mrs Watson (Badland), 3; Miss Watson (Court), 4; Miss Kinsey (Hoddell), 4; Miss Meredith (King's Arms, New Radnor), 4; Mrs Watson (Badland), 4; Mrs Evans (Pool House), 2; total, 33.

ABERCRAYE. While following his employment at Gwaunclawdd Colliery, on Tuesday, Mr Uriah Jones (Tanyrallt) sus- tained injuries to the leg.

CWMTWRCH. We regreit to announce the death of Mrs Mo" (wife of Mr William Mos(6), which took place at her resi- denoe, Danygraig Cottages, Lower Cwmtwrch, on Saturday. Deceased, in her 55th year, had a protracted illness. The death has occurred at Cwmphil, Lower Cwm- twrch, of Mrs Powell, the wife of Mr Evan R. Powell, after a long and painful illness. The remains were in- terred at Beulah Churchyard on Saturday.

LLANDRINDOD WELLS. The Kino is quite as well supported now as it was twelve months ago, and the change in management has in no way affected the excellence of the performances. The pictures continue to be well-selected, and ably presented. In our advertising columns, will be found an important announcement of coming attractions. A large portion of the expenses of the recent Sunday School Union gatherings was borne by Mrs Barrow Cadbury, the president of the Union for this year. She was cvordiallv thanked for her kindness on the motion of Mr D. C. Davies, seconded by Mr Rhys Williams, B.A. The Rev. Melville Harris, M.A., appealed to the pub- lic meeting on Monday evening to give all the support that it could to the new Education Bill, which he de- clared was essential in the interests of the childhood of the nation; and he also appealed to those present to do all they could to safeguard child-life from the dangers of the present national crisis. Mrs J. 0. Jenkins (Llwynmelyn) was the special speaker at the Women'6 Adult. School on Tuesday, and she thoroughly roused her sisters by her earnest appeal to them to make their influence and power, felt on the side of temperance, righteousness and Truth. Miss Bentley (the president) presided. The weekly meeting of the United Free Church Guilds on Thursday was held at the Congregational Institute, and it took the form of a missionary session. Mrs J. Greenwood presided, and gave an appropriate address. Excellent papers were read as follows:— "William Carey," Miss Gertie DaTies; "Griffith John," Miss A. R. Davies; "Robert Moffatt," Mr J. H. Jones; "Mary Llessor, of Calabar," Rev. S. George, B.A. Further, addresse's were given by Messrs. Jansen M. Griffith, H. D. Phillips and E. W. Cole; and a oordial vote of thanks was passed to the readers of the papers and the chairman on the motion of Mr J. M. Griffith, seconded by Miss Doris Watmough. The concluding meeting, in connection with the Sun- day School Union, like all that preceded it, was a real success and was pervaded by an excellent spirit. The chair was taken by the local President, Mr Edward Evans, who throughout the campaign, put much enthus- iasm into his service, speaking very whole-heartedly on behalf of Sunday school work. The Rev. D. Arthur Davies took the devotional exercises, and the singing was led by Mr D. C. Davies. The Rev. W. Melville Harris, M.A., delivered a very able address on the special subject for the year, viz., "The difficult boy and girl." Votes of thanks were spoken to by two ex- presidents, viz., Mr D. C. Davies and Mr Rhys R. Wil- liams, B.A.; and the Rev. D. Arthur Davies. The peo- ple thanked were the Rev. W. Melville Harris, the chairman, the secretaries (Mrs R. M. Morgan, B.A., and Miss A. E .Davies), and Mr and Mrs E. Jenkins, Gwalia, who kindly provided hospitality for the visitor, who expressed himself delighted with the Spa and his visit; and said he should hope to come again. The Friends' Sunday School had their annual winter treat on Wednesday, the arrangements being of the re- stricted character which now prevail at all such gather- ings. The ladies who presided and helped at tea-tables included Mrs H. D. Phillips, Miss Bentley, Misses. V. and K. Burton, Mrs Oliver, Miss Rebe James, Miss Rosa J. James, Mrs M. Baker, Miss N. Bufton, Miss M. Bufton, Mrs S. Pugh, and others. Mr H. D. Phillips presided over the subsequent meeting when solos were rendered by Miss M. Button, Miss Evelyn Jones, Winnie Nash, Mary Phillips, Joan Gregson, Clifford Evans, Margaret Greenwood. Freda Pritchard, and Mr R. Mor- ris recitations were given by Miss Bentley, Ethel Bot- wood. Mary Phillips, Evelyn Jones, Gordon Price, John Gregson, Elsie Morris, Winnie Nash, Albert Phillips; a duet was given by Margaret Greenwood and Dolly Jones. Subsequently book prizes were awarded to the junior scholars for regular attendance, the prizes being presented by Mrs Phillips (ex-superintendent), as- sisted by Miss Joan Oliver (secretary). The new supt. (Mr John James) delivered a short address, and also moved a vote of thanks to the tea-makers and others, and this was seconded by Mr S. Pugh, and supported by Miss Breeze. The accompanists were Misses R. J. James, R. James, and E. H. Phillips.

RHAYADER. I We regret to learn that the officer son of Mr and Mrs J. A. Bacon (Warwick Temperance Hotel) was on the "Raglan" when she was lost a short time ago, and that he is reported missing. Great sympathy goes out to the family in their sorrow. A War Pensions Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, when there were present Mr B. P. Lewis (in the chair), Mrs Nicholls (secretary), Mrs Lewis, Miss Lloyd, Miss Williams, Mrs Pugh, Revs. G. Roberts, G. Wolfe, D. E. T. Griffiths, W. Gabe, D. Maldwyn Jones and F. Jackson, and Messes. R. Hughes, T. Samuel, E. Price, E .W. Hughes, D. T. Weale, D. Lewis and T. Graham. Several important cases were decided. There were also present Mr Walter Hughes, of the Royal Flying Corps, whose machine was attacked when beyond the, lines in France. He also was shot through the elbow, his descent not proving fatal. He was taken prisoner by the Ger- mans, where he, like others in prison camps in Ger- many, was half starved, and, were it not for gifts through the Red Cross from home, they would have succumbed through lack of food. He is now at home, having been sent from Germany as an exchanged and discharged prisoner. He sought guidance from the committee re future treatment. He was heartily wel- comed home by the chairman, with all good wishes of the committee.

I STOWE. P.The very successful whist-drive held last Friday at Milebrook House, kindly lent by Alderman C. C. Rogers, will benefit the funds of the Knighton Red Cross Hospital to the amount of £ 26 10s. Nearly 200 people attended, and the committee, which consisted of Mrs W. 1. Davies, Mrs T. Roberts, Mrs G. Howells, the Misses Roberts, Pugh, Watkins and Davies, are to be congratulated on the excellent arrangements throughout. Messrs O. R. Owen and W. E. Prince ably discharged the duties of M.C.'s.

I NEW RADNOR. All the licences in the division at the Petty Sessions were renewed with the exception of those of the Crown Inn, Walton, and the Forest Inn, Llanfihangel. The licensees in these cases did not appear and they were adjourned. The Chief Constable (Mr Rd. Jones) had objected to the renewal of the lieence of the Radnor Arms Inn, on the grounds of redundancy but now withdrew it the house being already closed owing to the war. The licence was temporary renewed in the name of Mr George Lingen, on the application of Mr Ernest Meredith.

KNIGHTON. During the month of January one hundred and six eggs have been received at Knighton Police Station and forwarded to the Central Depot of the National Egg Collection (London), for the benefit of our wounded soldiers and sailors. We hope to publish, for the benefit of our Knighton readers, next week, a good selection .from a large number of letters, received by Mr J. Blower, from men belonging to the district and now serving with the oolou, in acknowledgment of Christmas parcels from the local committee. Lady Clara Anne Green-Price, of Knighton, Radnor- shire, hwo died intestate 12th October last, widow of Sir Richard Darisey Green-Price, second baronet, left unsettled estate of the gross value of X553, of which R371 is net personalty. Administration of her estate has been granted to her daughter, Mrs Nesta Faith Williams, of Chippenham House, Monmouth, wife of Mr Humphrey Williams, as one of the next of kin. At a fortnightly Vneeting of the We&ley Guild, held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening, a most interesting and instructive paper was. given by Mr W. E. Davies, on the manufacture of paper. The speaker briefly sketched its history from the- time when the Egyptians and Chinese made paper by hand from the Papyrus plant, to the modern production of present-day paper-machines. He also exhibited samples of Esparto grass and other materials used in paper making, decsribed the machinery and processes, and showed sheets of different kinds of the finished article. A short discussion afterwards took place, and the chairman, Mr F. Moseley, tendered the best thanks of the Guild to Mr Davies for his paper. There was a large attendance, and Miss F. Deaeon presided at the piano.

BLEDDFA. I A very pretty, but quiet, wedding took place at Zion Baptist Church on Wednesday, the 30th ult., the con- tracting parties being Mr Evan Griffiths Powell, of Dolassay. and Miss Fanny Elizabeth Williams, of Lower Cwmygerwin, Cascob. The bride and bride- groom were attended by Mr W. Bufton, of Swydd. Penybont, and Miss Edith Powell, of Dolassay. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. O. Roberts, of Bwlchysarnau, in the presence of Mr W. Deakins, registrar. After the ceremony the happy couple left for Llanwrtyd Wells. Special preaching services were held at Zion Baptist Church during the week commencing the 28th ult., when excellent sermons were delivered each evening to large congregations by the Rev. G. O. Roberts, Bwlchysarnau. Owing to the inability of Mr Evan Powell (deacon) to attend the services at the chapel, the Thursday evening service was held at Dolassay, when Mr Roberts preached a very helpful sermon to a splendid congregation. It is something over 30 years since the last service of the kind was held at Dolassay, and the service on this occasion reminded several of the aged people present of the inspiring services held years ago by the old divines of Radnorshire in the farmsteads and barns of the country, and surely it would not be a mistake if the old customs were re- vived.

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PRESTEIGN LADY. SUDDEN DEATH OF MISS DICKSON. We regret to record the death of Miss Christina Hogarth (Tina) Dickson, of Greenfield, Presetign, which occurred on 28th inst. at Greenfield, Presteign, quite suddenly, at the age of 81. Deceased had been about her usual occupations on the previous day, and had paid a visit to the County School, so that the news of her death came as a great shock to the in- habitants of Presteign, amongst whom the late Miss Dickson was much esteemed. Deceased was an inde- fatigable worker amongst all classes of the community, and during her long residence at Greenfield she took much interest in the poorer classes, and in educational matters was always to the" fore, taking constant in- terest in the welfare of the Greenfields school, the last public function she performed being the distribu- tion of prizes at this school, to which she added gifts of her own to the 6chool-children. The Mothers' Union at Presteign owes much to Miss Dickson's kindness and attention, and the members expressed their apprecia- tion of her work by sending a lovely wreath to the funeral. The school-children also sent a similar token of their love. Miss Dickson also took great interest in the Missions to Seamen for which she had collected funds. She was a warm churchwoman and a constant attendant at the Parish Church. The funeral took place at Presteign Cemetery on Thursday afternoon and was largely attended. The first part of the service was held in the Parish Church where there was a large congregation. The coffin was of panelled oak with plain furniture and bore the in- scription, "C. H. D., born 1836, died 1918. This was made by Mr J. T. Price, and the undertaker was Mr A. J. Jones. The coffin was borne to the church by four bearers, viz., Messrs. Woodhouse, gardener at Greenfield; A. Handley, gardener at Clatterbrune; New- man, gardener at Corton; and William Meredith.

Radnorshire lvlan PRESENTED WITH MILITARY MEDAL AT KNIGHTON. A good deal of pardonable excitement prevailed in Knighton when it became known that Sir Francis Edwards, M.P., was expected to present the Military Medal to Pte. A. H. Watts, at the social held last Friday evening. It was a unique ceremony for Knigh- ton. Sir Francis was however unavoidably absent ow- ing to a very sad and sudden event, and the sympathy of all who know him is extended to him in his trying bereavement. It is now well known that the Rev. R. E. Edwards (who was on a visit to Knighton only a fortnight ago) died suddenly on Tuesday in last week at his residence in Llangefni Rectory, Anglesey. The deceased Rector, who was an elder brother of Sir Francis, was to be buried at mid-day on Saturday, and in order to be present at the funeral it was necessary for Sir Francis to leave Knighton on Friday, because of the reduced facilities for travelling. This' sad event not only prevented Sir Francis from attending the function referred to (for which he expressed his sor- row), but it also accounts for his absence from the funeral of the late Sir Powlett Milbank, who (as is well known) was one of his highly esteemed friends.

I Impressive Knighton Funeral. I THE LATE MR CHAS. BAKER. Feelings of deep sorrow were everywhere experienced, on the 24th ult., when it became known that Mr Charles Baker, High Street, had passed away the pre- vious evening, after a few days' illness. Mr Baker, who was 60 years of age, had, for several years, carried on business in the town as a baker and confectioner, and was well known and very highly respected by hia numerous friends and customers, who represented a wide district. The business, established in 1827, was built up by his father, and, afterwards, successfully carried on by his widowed mother, with the assistance of the late Mr C. Baker, who, since her death, same years ago, had had sole charge. Physically, he was not robust, but his geniaJ temperament, his straightforward busi- ness methods, his genuine desire to do the best he could for his customers, and his pleasing and sociable manner deservedly won for him the respect and affec- tion of all who knew him. He was quiet but not re- served, and was a liberal supporter of every good cause and charitable enterprise, independently of the creed or party by which it was promoted. Though he had been in failing health for nearly a fortnight, the end was sudden and unexpected. Much sympathy is felt for the widow, the sister (Mrs H. J. Clee), the brothers, his nephews and nieceis who have been his special care, and the rest of the bereaved relatives. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on the Saturday afternoon, the officiating minister be- ing the Rev. T. S. P. Griffith (vicar of Knighton). The remains, which were interred in the Cemetery, were fol- lowed to their last resting-place by Mr W. Baker (brother), Sergt. Osman Baker, Australian Forces (nephew), Councillor H. J. Clee (brother-in-law), Mr A. G. Clee, Messrs. W. Trillo. J. Monnington and H. Price (employees), and Pte. J. Everal (a former employee). Mr L. A. Jones's wheel-bier wa.s in charge of Messrs. P. Bevan, E. Parker, W. Jordan and R. Wellings, and the polished oak coffin, with brass furniture, was sup- plied by Mr A. Jones.

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THREE COCKS. News has jllt reached Three Cocks, to the effect that the officer son, of Mr Crossfield, of Gwernyfed Park, has been killed in action.