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

A LABOUR EXCHANGE WANTED In some matters things move slowly in Brecon- shire'. In the early days of the war we drew attention in this column to the lnvaliiable, lielp which Labour Exchanges could render the farmer in the employment of labourers; but, at the same time we pointed out the comparative uselessness of the Exchanges unless the allocation of dis- tricts was materially altered. At last it seems such representations are to go to the proper quar- ter both from the Breconsli-ire War Pensions Committee land from the War Agricultural Com- mittee. From a statement made the last meeting of the former authority it appears the agricultural people find themselves awkwardly placed as regards the engagement of women, which must be done through these Exchanges. At present applicants have to go 1:1 great distance to be interviewed and tiiam return to Brecon to get employment, whereas if a Labour Exchange were established in the centre of the County it would save both time and inconvenience. Precisely the same condition of things obtained when we pre- viously called attention to the matter. It seems hat because of its geographical position Brecon h':i;. been placed in the area of the Merthyr Tydfil Exchange. Anyone cognisant- of the facts must know that this is a mistake. Brecon and Mer- thyr cannot fjupply each others wants in the matter of labour. Talgarth also comes under the same area. If there is to be a local agency only at Biecon it- should be like Hay attached to Hereford. There is not the slightest doubt, IioNi-e-ver, tliat I, the vast agricultural requirements of the Breconshire district, a Labour Exchange is ur- gently needed, and there can be veg-y little question that Brecon is 'the most convenient centre for it. That such has not been established, some flault might attach Ito employers, for weare informed that when Labour Exchange powers were extended TO the local office at Brecon about two years ago, the fact was announced by means of circulars sent to employers in the arm- concerned, and they were urged to make use of the facilities offered. At the, end of twelve mon'jhs it was decided by the authorities that the small number of enquiries put through the office did not justify the continuance of Labour Exchange powers, and Brecon con- sequently reverted to a. local agency. But, as a matter of fact, more vacancies were filled than couul be shown on the returns owing to the neglect of employers engaging men sent to them failing to notify the agency of the engagement. We hope that the .representations now going forward will have the desired effect, for a properly con- 1 stituted Labour Exchange in Broconshirc will be a boon to the Countv. I' ————————————

————————————.————— I RuHth Food Control. i I VISITORS VXD RATIONS. Mr J. Dugan presided over a meeting of the Food I Committee at Foresters' Hall. Builth Wells, on Tues- day ?venjn?. Others present w?re Mr* Richards, Mrs Telfer Smith, Messrs. O. Eadie, J. Morris. ,E. S. Dav- ies. J. Rees, T. Bevan. T. Watkins, T. R. Worthington, and W. W. Lennard (executive officer). Appointment of Delegates. The question of appointing four delegate, to attend. with the Executive Oilier, a conference to he held at Llandrindod Wells, on the following Thursday, to con- I sider the matter of obtaining food for visiotr- during the coming season. Mr Duggan: TIIi" is important, and we must do all we can t-o provide food for the visitors. Mr Morris: It is important, because if anything can be done, it should he dene. Iri- Telfer Smith: Have you any idea of the number iof visitor.* In the season? i Mr Morris: About 1,000 to 1,200. ) Messrs..7. Duggan, (i. Eadie, J. Morris and T. R. Worthingtnn were unanimously appoint-ed to aet in the capacity of delegates with the executive, officer. j The retail price of ra))bito wat; fixed at 1/9.

I "ATORA" BEEF SUET. Owing to insufficient imports the Food Controller ins taken charge of the division of all available fats amongst manufacturers. We are using every effort -to make the best of a difficult position, and regret that we are only able to supply part orders for the time being, as the supplies are. insufficient to meet the largrfv increased demand. Please no;e that we cannot supply consumers direct, and we should be much obliged if they would lielp by refraining from writing and increas- ing our clerical work. Present retail price is 1/6 per lb. and 9|d.' for J-lb; carton. HUGON & CO., Ltd., Openshaw, Manchester.

I The New Register. j Breconshire Council's Proposals. • I BETTER VOTING FACILITIES. I OJLD PARLIAMENTARY SCHEDULE DISCARDED The Brecon-hire County Council sat for the greater part of the day on Tuesday in special meeting to con- sider the Representation of the People Act 1918, as it affected the newly formed constituency of Brecon and Radnor. Much discussion took place on the re-casting of nolling districts with a view of improving the facilit- ies for voting. It was ultimately decided to substitute the schedule of polling districts and polling places, etc.srwhich now applied for County Council purposes for those hitherto made for Parliamentary purposes, and considerable alterations were made in the definition of boundaries of "ueh (in so far as Breconshire was con- cerned). It was pointed out that the provision of polling c-tations, or booths, rested with the returning officer (who will be the clerk to the Breconshire County Council). The Act provides that a local authority, or not. less than 30 electors, can make representation to the Local Government Board respecting alterations in polling places. Tfcere were present- at the meeting Mr Owen Price (vice-chairman), Rev. D. A. Griffith, Rev. W. Llewellyn, Rev. H..1. Church Jones, Rev. D. Saunders Jones, Pro- fessor Joseph Jones, Messrs. Dd. Powell, ldris Davies, Levi Jones, Tlios. Williams, Morgan Morgan. James Morgan, J. T. Boucher, C. W. Woosnam J. Edwards, W. T. Isaac, W. S. Miller, W. Robetrs. Dd. Price, John Watkins, David Jones, Wm. Evans, 1). T. Jeff revs, J. E. Moore Gwyn, Joseph Price, Jas. Powell, A. A. Mitchell. The Clerk (Mr H. F. W. Harries) said he had received an Order from the Local Government Board appointing him Registration Officer and Returning Officer for the two counties now included in one Parliamentary county. He Jid not receive a copy of the Act until a week ago, when, he saw it was the duty of the Council within 30 days of the passing of the Act to consider and make HI Order respecting polling districts, etc. Personally lu had no knowledge of the County of Radnor, and he had had a conference with Mr Vangllan Vaughan. who wa- Ocr? to the Radnor?tnre Countv Council and Under SIRTW 6f Radnorshire. The time given W¡H,O short that it was really impossible to frame any new system of dividing the county so a.s to include it in the Order, and consequently in the Order placed before the Coun- cil lie had taken tlicpoliinc districts and places which existed at the last Parliamentary election. In reply to questions the clerk defined the difference between polling districts, polling places and polling stations, adding that it would be his duty to fix polling station*. Mr Idris Davies: And not the dutv of this Council at all? The Clerk Entirely the duty of the Returning Officer. Prof. Jones: Is it not the duty of the Local Author- ity to diyide- The Clerk: Polling places and polling districts but not polling stations. The polling station is a buliding in the town, the polling place i- the town itself. Ir Boudler: Do I understand that the power which rests with you would also include the re-arrangemerit of polling stations at which voters may vote'? The Clerk: That is so. Mr Boucher: Then all the inhabitants of one par- ticular di.-trict need not vote at one particular place if you rule otherwise? The Clerk: Yes. Mr 1>. T. Jeffreys said it was obvious that the time was so limited that they could not consider the pro- posal so fully as they might wish. The Parliamentary schedule they had I)efore them, was a more limited one than that of the County Council, and he suggeste-d that they substitute the County Council polling districts and places for that of the old Parliamentary .and if there were any deficiency within that schedule it would he ac- cording to the Act for a local authority, or 30 electors to make application to the Local Government Board to rectify it. Mr Idris Davies >eco7ided, and Prof. Joseph Jones supported. The addition of many thousands of electors, which would include women, he said, made it obvious that they -hould haw an adequate number of polling places, and he suggested that this Council, so far as Breconshire was concerned, should proceed at once to make the neee--ary alterations on the ba-li, of the County Council electoral districts, and any deficiencies .should be left to the 30 electors or local authority to make application to the L.G.H. Discussing the question of polling stations. Mr Joseph Price strongly urged the case of Cwmtaff, where he aid under the old Parliamentary schedule, a man had to walk H; miles altogether (to and fro) to make his "cross." After the war there would be a large num- ber of men who vfould not he able to walk such a dis- tance. Such a .-ystem was as bad as anything which might have been in vogue in the stone age. (Loud laughter). The Clerk read a letter from the secretary of the Radnor-hire Liberal Association, expressing the strong feeling in the county that provision would be made for more polling places, and suggesting to make each school a polling place. Jt was thought the suggestion would make the polling places too small. In reply to Mr Boucher, tlie clerk said it would be impo--jl»]c for him to give the anproximate number of voters in each area or guess at it. The decision given above was, after further discus- sion. come to. and for the rest- of the day the Council were engaged in making alterations to polling districts 0'1 the Vasis of The County Council arrangements, nad I the nxing definite boundaries in respect to Brecon- file fi?xiiig definite I)oundari? in rusliect to lirecoii- ."h.lf¡'¡'rc were several important tlt?,ration made, c-?- pecially in the areas of Cwiiitiff, PeDder 'Nn. Xantddu. At the request of Mr David Price. Heol fawr was fixed upon as a central site for the poll at Ystradfellte, and also upon his representation, the voters in the hamlet of Hepste on the Ystradfellte side were ailowed to re- main in their parish instead of being transferred to the Penderyn electoral division. Messrs. Joseph Price. S. fiikr, and the Rev Saunders Jones, with the County Surveyor, after consultation, submitted, and it was accented, the definition of the boundary re- specting Cwmtaff, Xantddu, etc. Other Business. I ihe Council approved ot a Mippiementai .>ciieme in accordance with the provisions of the Naval and lili- tar' War Pensions Act, but deferred the appointment of additional members upon the War Pensions Com- mittee until next Council meeting. A letter from the National Reconstruction Committee with regard to proposals relating to rural development embracing questions of agriculture, the amelioration of social conditions and general welfare of the rural communities, was referred to the Reconstruction Com- mittee. A resolution from the Cardigan County Couivcil a-k- ing support tor the granting of a. measure of devolution for Wales, was laid on the table. liv Or h r in Council under the Roprcs tot ion of the People Act, the first register is to come into force on October 1st next, nnd tho registration dates, etc., instead of as specified in the Act, will be as follows End of qualifying period, April loth: publication of lists, June loth last day for objections to electors' list, June 29th last day for claims, July otli.

Kington Funeral. THI; LATE TRS. PRICE, LOWER BARTON. It is with sincere regret that we have to record the sudden death of Mrs Price, wife of Mr James Price. Lower Harton. Kington (!ate^>f Tit-ley Mill), and third daughter of Mrs Lloyd, Peiltre, Rhulan. Deceased passed away on-the 21-t February. The funeral took place on the ;tli, the remains hting laid to rest at Llansantfraed-iu-Elvel. Deep sympathy i- extended to Mr Price and the four little children in their sad bereavement, and the loss of a dear wife and loving mother. Rev. H,all (Baptist minister) conducted a short and im- pressive service, at the Ji6nSe. the hymn. "For ever with the Lord" being sung. The coffin which bore the in- -eription', "Eliza Price, of Little Barton, late of Titley The 1!11(krtaking arrangements were carried out hv lir Nfertititli, Kingtoii. The coffin was supplied by Mr Deacon, Kington. TIIP chief mourners were Mr Price (husband), Mrs Middle ton (sister). Mrs Williams (sister), Mrs Breeze (sister). Mr and Mrs Lloyd, "Epoynt," Brecon (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mr< Lloyd, Xoyadd (brother and sister-in-law). Mr Lloyd, Merthyr (brother). Mr Lloyd, Pilnt (brother), Mr T. Middleton (nephew), Mr Price (I)rotlier-in-law). Mrs Pugh. Bailey t si-ter), Mr Pugli. We'riv (nephew), Mr James, Itailey (nephew), Mr Parry and Miss Parry. Mr Parry, Mrs Watkins, Builth Welts (cousin), Mrs Morson OLltt- Farm), Mrs Corson. (Builth Road). Mrs Gummer (Tit-ley). Mrs Berry (Tit- hy), Mrs Piigii (Llanowen), Mrs Thomas (Cwmmole). The bearers at the house were 1Tr Diggory, station- master (Tit,ley), Mr Price (Park Gate). Mr Jones (Llan- icon), Mr llettwis (Heath), and at the church. Mr Shenn (Fpper Llantuder). Mr Rees (School, Rhulan), Mr Juke" (Cwmfllo). Mr Boore (Llanowen). The cortege was met at the gate by the Rev. H..T. Lerigo and Rev. Evans, Llansaintfraed.

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I NATIONAL EDUCATION. 1 Bishop of Swansea's Views. I THE FISHER BILL. The Bishop of Swansea (who is Chairman of the Breconshire Education Authority) referred at some length to the Fisher Education Bill in the course of his address to a congregation of men at St. Mary's Church, Brecon, on Sunday afternoon. The Bishop, who is giving a course of addresses dnring Lent on Some National Problems," spoke on National Education." It sounded a very dry subject, he said, but it was of vitifl importance. One significant fact they ought to give a great deal of weight to. When the history of the last four years came to be written he thought the historian would probably give very great prominence to the fact that in tho midst of the war, when we were at the elosest grip with a relentless foe, the nation found time to turn aside and overhaul its whole educational system. That fact proved two things. First, that as a nation, God willing, we are sure we are going to win secondly, that the nation gladly recognised that the whole educational system ought to be overhauled. They believed that right would win and they were determined to make peace worth having and that the nation should equip itself in readiness for not only a new but a better country after the war. Characterising Mr Fisher's Bill as one of very tirst rate importance and the greatest advance in the matter of education sinoe 1S70, the Bishop skimmed over its proposals. It would entail sacrifice, he said, on all sides. They must be prepared to pay for it, but such expenditure would not be unproductive if they got the results desired. It would be money well spent. The retention of children in school to an older age would deprive parents of a certain amount of help by the earnings which boys and girls now brought in and employers would be affected. It would modify The Apprenticing System very much. He was very jealous of that because he did not know anything more benetidal to the town of Brecon than the Boughrood and Edmund Jones and such other apprenticing charities. In this matter he was very much interested in the view set forth by a labour representative at an Educational Conference he (the Bishop) attended recently. He (the labour repre- sentative) said he did not mind a bit, if apprenticing as they now knew it was abolished, for he held that 14 was not the right age to begin teaching a trade and he also alleged that a boy of 14 did little learning at his trade being only a kind of glorified errand boy. If the Bill, said the Bishop, came into force it was quite clear that the apprenticing system would have to be inodifiod because it was obviously in the master's time and in the day time, that the eight hours in the con- tinuation school would be taken during the week. Passing on to speak of the bearing of the question on religion, the Bishop said, as Churchmen, they had al- ways stood up for and laid great stress upon religious education in the schools. rlhey h (I been absolutely vindicated by the war. The war Had proved up to the hilt that if the chmvh had withstood purely secular education it had been more than justified, because they were up against a uation which had had a most efficient system of secular education. Side by side with that had come the most disastrous results. The German professors and, he was sorry to say, pastors, had preached a gospel which they had substituted for the Gospel of Jesus Christ—the gospel of Might. A secular education would not do. An education, how- ever efficient, divorced from religion, was not going to benefit a nation. It was with great interest church- men watched how the new proposals would affect religious education. A few days ago Mr Fisher said he was not proposing to alter in one jot or tittle the religious settlement arrived at in 1902, nor did he desire to re-cast the, edticational administration of the country. He was only asking for more and better education for every child in the kingdom. The Bill was not going to change that for what they had so far contended. They believed that the only education worth having was the education based upon the fear and the love of God.

Llanwrtyd Council. SATISFACTORY HEALTH REPORT. At Llanwrtyd Council on Friday, there were present Messrs James Carey (in the chair), E. Price, J. A. Davies, N. Kvans, E. S. Morgan, It. Pugh Jones, S. D. J. Williams, R. S. Griffiths (clerk), R. Williams (surveyor), and Dr. Hosegood (medicat "ofticer). Dr. Hosegood presented his annual report, which was very satisfactory. There was an improvement in the death-rate of children under two years of age as compared with the previous year. lie mentioned one very interesting thing. The average nge of all male deaths in 1917 was 73i years, which was a very ffood record. Mr Williams reported several defects in drain and water pipes. A committee was appointed to inves- tigate a defect near Pantglas. Notices were to be served un an owner of a cottage as several defects were mentioned by the surveyor. Mr Rhys stated that as sanitary inspector he had power to take samples of milk, etc. The Council at Mr Carey's request asked him to act in conjunction 'V cigilts awl leasnres Inspe'.tOl'. with theWeights and Measures Inspe"tor.

Defynock & Sennybridge Meeting. WAR SAYINGS COMMITTEE FORMED. At the Market Hal!, Sennybridge. on Tuesday even- ing of last week, a conference in connection witJi the. National War Savings Committee wa- held. The chair- man was the Rev. A. Garnons William- .Abercamlai-, and the speakers Miss Ashton Jones, who represented the National War Saying" Committee, and Mr A. Leon- ard (Brecon), countv .secretary. i After the addrc-ses a di-eus.-ion took place, and the following re-olution was unanimously pas.-ed"That this meeting having heard the statement made on tIe- half of the National War Savings Committee, decides to form ar representative local committee for Devynock, Sennybridge and district to encourage -axing during the war a.nd to promote the formation of War Savings Af sociation- wherever possible in the district." It was decided to form a district committee, and the following were appointed, with power to add to their number:—President and Chairman of Committee, Dr. W. R. Jones, Bronwysg: treasurer, Mr David Powell, Athrawd\ lion, secretary, Mr Howell Williams, man- ager of the West Breconshire Farmers' Association; Mi-se.s Llewellyn Davies (Cwmwy'sg). Thomas (Aber- ,1111.. Adelaide Williams (Penpont). Evans (Bailv- I bedw). Miller (Forest- Ledge), Price (Nantyrharn), (Messrs. Jenkin Williams (Trephillip). Alfred E\"illl (sculptor) a:id W. Williams (Bryncelyn).

HISTORIC CAPEL-Y-FFIN. RENOVATION fFFORTS. LECTURE AT GLASBL RY. Capcl-y-ftin. otherwi-e kjiown a= Olchon, Breconshire, ) is the second oldest Nonconformist place of worship in Wales. In this district John Penry, Yavasor Powell, j and others at the time of the reformation, preached the Gospel: even at aen earlier period Sir .lohn ()\d(''tIe, the followed of W.\ clif, found here a hiding place from per- J seeution. The pre-cnt structure was erected some- j time after the middle of the lith century on a freehold site, the donations of two devoted member-. It stands over 1.000 feet. above sea level near the boundary, whe I the counties of Brecon. Hereford, and Monmouth meet. There is a graveyard by the building, where tile mortal remains of numerous families are laid to re-t. The ser- vices are attended by upland farmers and their depend- ents, and are now entirely in Englhll. Wel",1I lias lost its hold on the population which, during the last SO! years, has greatly decreased. Of late it has become necessary to make much nctded repairs, involving a con- niderahie outlay. IJ The Rev. A. Da\ies, the faithful pastor of the Church, vi-ited Glasbury on Tuesday evening to de- liver his popular lecture in support o" the revovation ( fHnd-. A large congregation as-embled at the Baptist Church, where a handsome collection was made, one donor giving a generons sum besides. The chair was I taken by the Rev. D. C. Lloyd. The lecturer took for his .subject, Billy Bray, the Cornish miner, and Lccal Preacher. From this somewhat eccentric and unsophis- ticated character, many highly practical and invaluable les-ons were drawn and emphasised for people of the. present day. It was made abundantly clear that hap- i pines. or the highest attainment mostly sought after. was pos-essed in a full measure by the. Christian of simple faith in God. wlic.se life was depicted by the speaker. Hi- unselfishness ami -devoted life after his conversion from a drunkard and a wastrel, maintained for 40 'y*>ars, was irrefragable proof of sincerity, and also the means of making him universally popular in the districts which his living and example had ad- orned and made fragrant. After the collection, a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer, proposed by the chairman. and seconded by I Pte. A. Thoma" FcHndr?. wa -arricd, and wa? euitably I replied to by Mr Da, who aJm proposed th.mks to the chairman which were carried, and to the numerous friends who had a..si..t.ed him that evening as well as on a former occasion.

I WELSH SOCIETY'S EISTEDDFOD, t I INTERESTING COMPETITIONS. I The Brecon Welsh Society celebrated St. David's Day by holding an All Welsh Eisteddfod and concert, under the presidency of Madog Fychan. President of the fcoc- The Society's meeting place at, the Green Dragon Hotel was full to overflowing, and the celebration was worthy of the high standard celebrations of past years. X 0 imeet Lin, ( of the Society on any occasion gave greater satisfaction. The conductor of the eisteddfod and adjudicator of the poetry wa- the President, the adjudicator of the translation, e-ssay and Welsh reading and writing. Professor John Evan-, whlie Professor n. Miall Ed- wards adjudicated the recitations, and Mr Rhy. Jones the music. The winners in the competitions were: — Solo (under lO}-I, lvuan Evans, Llanfaes; r ecit-atioll (urxler IÜ}-I, Gwyneth Rohert-, Llanfaes: solo (under 15)—1. Nellie Roberts, Bridge Street. Llanfaes: 2, Gladys Davies, Llanfaes; recitation (under 15)-1, Nellie Robert-, Bridge Street; e-ssay—no one worthy of the prize; poeiii-I. Griffith Roberts. Bridge Street; writing Welsh—1, T. J. Peregrine; 2. Mis* Thomas and Ii. Benjamin: any Wrlo"h soug-I, Wm. Rt-,s Peii 'N ertig reading ""Welsh—1, Miss Benjamin translation Welsh hymn, "0 fryniau Caersalem"—1, Mr Evan E. IQr- gan: recit.ation-l, Griffith Roberts; cnglyn-l, Prof. D. Aii all Edwards. A musical programme followed, in which the following took part: Principal Thos. Lewi-. Me.-c-rs. Evans Evans. W. T. Jones, Rhys Jones, Miss Humphreys, yir- D. G. Owen. and Mr T. J. Peregrine. Bardic addresses were given by Madog Fydlan and Mr Griffith Roberts. The proceedings terminated by sing- ing "Hen Mlad fy Xhadau," Mr Evan L'.an, taking the solo. Schools' Celebration. LLANFAES COUNCIL SCHOOLS. TliL? year, each in t-he .school was re>pon>ible for its 0Wn programme, and the result was very grati- fying. Tht class-rooms were appropriately del-orated, and the Leek was worn by all. The programmes con- sisted of hi-torical plays, Welsh songs and recitations, and papers on such worthies a., Bowel Harris, Owen ..Glyndwr, John Piir i also on "How the Welsh (S.W.B.) saved the line at Gheluvelt," and old Welsh castles. Special mention .-hould be made of a Welsh plav. written by Miss C. Child, tntitled. "Welsh Heroe. and per- formed by the children of her class, the charades being dressed in the costumes of the periods they represent- t-J. A new Welsh flag (Red Dragon), the gift of some friends of the school, was thnvn on the flagstaff during the day. IXFAXTS DEPARTMENT. The little one- were gathered together in the large room, where they were addressed by Mrs C-orbett on St. David. They sang Welsh songs, and recited suit- able recitations: the lessons all through the week being co-related so as to have a bearing cn St. David and Walts. )WrXT STREET. St. David*- Day was celebrated in the usual manner. Patriotic songs were tung, and an address on patriot- ism was given by the headmaster. Mr Fisher emphas- ised two ways in which children can do "their bit" at the present time. First by saving a.s much as they possible can, not money only, but food, clothing, etc.. and next by lending their money through the School War SaYings Association to their country. In pas-ing we may remark that during the last 2 months, the child- ren and staft (mixed and infants' department.-), have sent. £ '2 to the Overseas Club, for comforts for our sold- iers, prisoners in Germany; £ 5 His for the children of blinded soldiers (Sir A. Pearson's fund), and 6,000 cig- arettes for wounded in Penoyre Red Cross Hospital. A very pleasant- afternoon wa." spent on St. David's Day at Mount Street Infants 'school. The children in their different classes crayoned the national emblems, daffodil, leeh. Dragon. After re- creation all assembled in the large room, and had short addresses on St. David and Mr Lloyd George. The following songs were -weetly sung: The Land of my Fathers, Spring Time. Miller's Daughter. All through the Night.. Strike the Harp, tied Bless the Prince of Wales, coneuding with God save the King, and "aluting the flag.

AT TALGARTH. COMPETHTYE MEETING. St. David s Day was observed at Talgarth by the holding of a competitive meeting in the Bethlehem C.M. Church, presided over by the Rev. Tudor Jonv-, B.A. The conductor of the proceedings va- Mr W. T. Davies. For the best poem on "The "Leek," the prize was divided between Mr Parry Jones and Mr Davies, T.vdu; there were several essays on "Patriotism," the winner was one who signed himself "Nunniu-s." The quartette was won by a party, led by Miss Mabel Samuel; in the opell recitation, the winner wa" Miss Florrie Jones, The Green; the second prize was given to M iss Bessie Evans. Porthamel: a children's choir, led by Mis- Gayner Davies, securtd the prize; Miss Ricket-ts. The. Garage, won the prfee for the olo (own selection); for crochet, the best d'oyley. the prize- was divided be- tween .\11"" n. J. Morgan and Miss kwb, Bowen Yilla. There were ,'OIl1t' excelk-nt crayon drawings of "The daffodil" and "The leek." sent in, the first prize was secured by Master Robert Wreggle-worth: the solo for- boys under 12 WM won by Tom Pugh; for knitting a pair of stockings, Mrs J. M. Price secured the first prize; Mr Jeffrey Price, Sychnant, had the firt prize for the essay on "The life of Samson." There were quite a numher of other items, the attendance was large, and the proceedings throughout were most satisfactory and fjmte in spirit with ;1. David. The adjudicator was the Rev. D. J. Henry, B. A nr?coa, }íU:I:th<,an\¡le Httrature: .J dt{)-r 1r:C: work and knitting. Mrs Lewis and Mrs Badman. THE INFANTS' SCHOOL. St. David's Day was fittingly celebrated on March 1st at the Infants School, Taigartli, by the teachers and scholars, the National Emblem being worn by all present. From 11 a.m. until 12. the following pro- gra.mme was rendered, after which a half-holiday was given. The programme was as follows:—Recitation and chorus, ",It. David's Day": address on "t.. David" by headmistress, Miss Suttoii; Welsh airs, "Oh', let the kind minstrel," "All hail to thee. Cambria"; address on Howell Harris. Miss E. Davies; Welsh air. recitation and chorus. "The Miller's song": address on Llewelyn, Mis- A-hton: Welsh air" and recitation, "The Kintr's departure." "Come to battle"; address on Mary Jones, Miss Annie Davies: Welsh air. "March of the men of Harlech"; short address on Patriotism, lieadmistres- song, "Goo bless the Prince of Wales"; Welsh National Anthem in Welsh. "Mae Hen Wald fy Xhadau": God save the King.

t- — Builth Wells Concert A BENEFIT SUCCESS. There was a large audience at an excellent concert for ".he hendit of Mr William Rees, which was lleiõ at the Kino, Builth. on Friday evening. Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan presided, and the following artistes, who very kindly gave their services free, took part:—Sopranos. Miss Nancy Ltcwi" (London Opera House, London, etc.) and Miss Gwen Edwards (Newbridge): contraltos, Mrs Gwen Meredith (Knighton) and Miss J. Edwards (Xew- bridge): tenor. Mr W. E. Hughes ("Eos Teme," Knigh- I ton): ha. Mr Richard Davies. Gladestry; comedienne. Miss Nellie Powell elocutionist, Mr G. T. Jones, Bre- con: and accompanist, Mrs E. W. Morgan. Unfortu- nately', both Mr Rhys Thomas and Mr W. H. O. Thomas (Llanwrthwl) "tn unable to be present. Bowyer, a very interesting programme was produced, and excellent .inginjl ua?. the order of the evening. The audience on more than one occasion -howt-d thdr appredation of th" art.i''?s* renderings by repeated tneor?s. Appended j" the programme: —Song, "The Bando- lero." Mr Richard Davies; song, "The Sailor's Wife." Miss J. Edwards; song, "Once again," Mr W. E. Hughes; ,ong. "The dancing ].on," Miss Nancv Lewis; duet, "Watchman. what of the night?" lfr W. E. Hughes and Mr R. Davies: song. "Beloved! it is morn," Mrs Gwen Meredith: i-ong, "The Pearl Cross." Mi-s Gwen Edwards; musical monologue, "The game of life," Mr G. T. Jones; son jr. "Pride of the Prairie," Miss .Nlr G. T. ?,)i-? g NeUie Powell: song. "Mary." Mr W. E. Hughes; song. "Lo here the gentle lark," Mi-s Nancy Lewis; scug, "All joy be there," Miss .1. Edward-; song, "Püor John," Mi-s Xelhe Powell; musical monologue, "The k-son of tl;j water-mill," Mr G. T..Tones; song, "Don't. hurry." Mi-s Gwen Edwards; cn, "In an old-fashioned town," Mrs G. Meredith: song, "Shipmate o' mine." Mr Richard Davies; and quartette, "A Regular Roval Queen," Miss Lewis, Mr- Meredith, Mrs W. E. Hughcs and Mr Richard Davies. At the conclusion of the programme, the chairman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the artiste* who had taktrii part in the proceedings, and, also, to rr T. R. Wortbington, who had very kindly lent the hall for the evening. Rev. R. A. Hnwells, in extending a vote of thank- to Mr Vaughan Vaughan, -aid he wa." sure they were ail very grateful to him for presiding, and that they had all .-pellt a very pleasant evening. Mr Vaughan Vaughan. in replying, said it was :t great plea-ure for him to preside. He had come there down-hearted and dispirited, but he was going away a happy man. (Laughter.) Much credit- for the success of the evening was due to Mr E. W. Morgan (Lucca), the secretary of the or- al.,o. to Rev. R. A. Howell*. Me.ssr. r. Wilding, J. Wildint'. W. Jones, W. Miles and D. Harper, who were members of the above com- mittee. The e-ommittee also acted in the capacity of steward- throughout the evening, with the inclusion of Mr J. T. Catley and Mr J. Rees. Thanks art, also due to the outt-ide contributors, and, also, to those who very kindly lent, article's for the stage decoration. The -singing of the National Anthem conciudfd a very pleasant evening. The following very kindh' accommodated U)? artis- k", oH:r-njht, Yiz., .Nlr? Morgan (Lucca), Mra Wildinjt (Broad Street). Mrs Davies (Willows), Mrs J. Stephen* (Smithfkld) and Jones (High Street).