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

BRECON. Capt. Cres-i Kich, of the Tanks (wn of AM. H. C. Rich) has returned to France after a short wave home. Miss Rachel Allen (Xarberth) gave an addrc-j at a devotional service fcr women at the Parish Hull on Sunday week. "Onoto" and "Swan" Fountain Pens make ideal gifts; absolutely reliable.—A. Hughes and Son, Pen Experts, Brecon. 683 The new high shc-ritf of Breconshire OIr David powell) has appointed the Rev. H. J. Church Jonei, vicar of Battle, and rural dean of Brecon Part 1. as his chaplain. There vat a large attendance of men at the Parish Hall, last Sunday afternoon, when an excellent addre-s* -was given by Mr Henry E. Kemp (late Post Office over- seer) on "Discipline in Industrial Affairs. Many people are availing themselves of the good values in Cotton Goods puroha.sed at Watts, the Clothier. Have you read his War New,, adver- tisement on "Cdtton." The Bishop of Swansea performed the rite of ccn- firmation at the Priory Church on Tue-dav. There were over 100 candidates from Brecon and the rtir-al deanery parishes. There was a large congregation. The Bishop delivered- a helpful addre-c to the candidates. For COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS and Asthma, take Gwillim's celebrated COUGH LINCTUS, in bottles 1/3 each. Sole Proprietor, Gwillim, Chemist, Brecon. 462/38 At Brecon, on Monday, before the Mayor and Mr w m. Williams. John Howard. of no fixed abode, an ex- Arrav man, was brought up chanted with hem- drunk and disorderly on Saturday night. P.s. Evans evi- dence. Defendant was fined 10/- or seven days, and he accepted the alternative. HOW TO RATION CHILDREN.—Give 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. 462/08 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, Watton, will receive prompt attention. 584 In the last dispatch, received from the Jate Lietit.- Gen Sir Stanlev Maude, K.C.B. (comraanding-in-chief the Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force, Lieut. T. W. Be-t S.W.B. (killed) was mentioned for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty. The late Lieut. Best was a son of Mr C. W. Best (county sur- veyor;. Llandrindod Wells and Brecon We-sleyan Methodist Circuit Quarterly Meeting was held at Lion Street (Wes. lev, Church to-dav (Wednesday), Rev. J. Reeves Brown (superintendent- minister) presiding. the usual local preachers' meeting took place at mid-day. and. in the afternoon, there was a business session. Further- par- ticulars will appear next week. meeting of the Food Economy Committee fer the Borongh. of Brecon was held on Monday last. Miss Davies, of the Countv School, in the chair. Mr W. T. Lee joint hon. secretarv to the County Committee, re- ported that Miss C'alladine, of the Ministry of Food. would "ive a cooking demonstration at the Town Hall, Brecon,* cn Tuesday. March 19th, at 7 p.m. Final ar- rangement- were made. Infirmary acknowledgments: —Fruit and vegetable. Miss Williams. Penpont: vegetables, Mr A. Hughes and Mr* Gilbert Thomas: swedes. Mr H. W. Phillip. U egg..s and vegetables. Mrs Williams. Brynich: 24 eggs, Mrs Simons: 2 rabbits, Mrs Gwillim, Erwood; papers. ¡ Miss Tuck and Mr? enior; papers and flower". )Ir Mitche!): pair of ,Iippr.?;, Mrs R. D. Garncns ?? e??hams; I Old linen, Mrs M.F.Thomas. THIS CONCERNS YOU. A SALE OF WORK will be opened by His Worship the Mayor of Brecon, at Dr. Coke Memorial Hall, on Wed- nesday, March 20th, at 2.30. Useful and Fancy Goods at Reasonable Prices. CONCERT at 8 i> m tickets 9d each (including tax). All are Aleartily invited. 966/6-2/143 somewhat alarming accident- happened on Saturday morning at the Good- Station, Brecon ?'? a wag- "oner employed '? Mr T. ?lor?n. Libanu- M).U? ?S- loading oats into a jjambo, to which a horse was attach- ed the gambo was drawn into a train of trueks which were being shunted at the time. The man. with whom was a bov assisting him, smartly jumped to the horse, s bead, and by a miracle saved himself and the horse, but the gambo was literally .smashed. Rev R. R. Roherts, of Cardiff, delivered the last of the serit'- of lectures organised by the Brecon Free Church Council during the winter months, on Tuesday evenin", at the Wesleyan Chapel, Lien Street. There •WQkS another packed audience and the lectures through- out have been mo,t successful. Mr Roberts, who is an eloquent and powerful speaker, save an excellent lecture on "The Church in the future." Mr W. A. Wright, Pre-ident of the Brecon Free Church Council, presided. ARE YOU DEPRESSED? If so. make your surroundings bright and cheerful with one of our WALLPAPERS. In spite of the difficulties of production, we ar(- still able to show a large varietv of Attractive Designs in W allpapers and Leatherettes. Call eirly and secure best value, as some of the designs cannot be replaced. Dis- tempers, Painit, Brushes, and a-11 other material necessary for spring cleaning may be obtained 7a at the old address—Oscar Watkin*, Top of Lion Street, Brecon. Manv local Rugby footballers will regret to near tnnx the death occurred at Llanelly General Hospital, on Alondav, of Mr D. W. Xieholl, the old Welsh Inter- national Rughy forward, at the age of 48 years. The deceased gentleman was the chief cashier of the London Citv and Midland Bank at- Llanelly, and was a brother of the well-known Mr C. B. Nicholl, the famous Ox- ford and Welsh International Rugby forward. Mr D. W. Nicholl played for DaneHy. and also assisted Wales against Ireland. He was a keen angler and a member of the Aslihurnham Golf Club. In his seliool- days, Mr Xichol played often for Llandovery College against Christ College. The following appeared in Tuesday week's "Gazette" Territorieal Force, Infantry.—Royal Welsh Fusiliers.—Lieut. G. Latham. M.C., to be acting captain whilst commanding a compafiy, 21st November, 1917. Joseph Edward Mocre-Gwyn, Esq., D.L., J.P., 4th Battalion Glamorganshire Volunteer Regiment. Lieut. George Latham, M.C.. is the well-known International footballer, and was trainer to the Cardiff City Asso- ciation Hub pre.vious to the war. He gained the Mili- tary Cross in 1917. and was awarded a bar to it. for work in Palestine a short time ago. Mr J. E. Moore-Gwyn, D.L., J.P.. lives at Dyffryn. near Neath. He was sheriff of Brecknockshire in 1902. Saturdav's "London Gazette" announces the follow- ing staff appointmentAttached to Headquarter (Tnits—Commandant (graded for purposes, of pay as an A.A.G.). Col. J. H. du B. Travers, C.B.. and to be t?mp brig.-gen. '?hit.?t .?o employed (Feb. 2). Brig.- ?n J. H. du B. Travers, C.B., is an c!d commanding officer of the South Wales Borderers, with which regi- ment his family have been actively associated for three part? of a century. Some time ago he w?s in eom-! mand of the South Wales Territorial Infantry Brigade, and re-ided at Penarth. He last a son with thb South Wales Borderers iti the early stages of the war. Gen. Travers has been several times mentioned in dispatches I' in the course of the present campaign, and awarded the -C. R. We regret to record the death of Mrs Phillip;, wifo of Mr H. W. Phillips, oad", Seethrog, which occurred, (after a. somewhat protracted illness, on Wk-finesday evening in last week. The funeral wa; on Monday, the 1 interment being in Defyncck Churchyard. Among the chief mourners were Mr H. W. Phillips, Mr and Mrs T. J. Phillip,, Mr and Mrs Powell, Rev. Leyshon Griffiths, and other relatives. At a service at the house the Rev. T. Lloyd, Llansantfraed Church, and the Rev. D. J. Henry, II.A., Brecon, officiated, and at the interment at Defvnock the Rev. D. Davies (vicar) and the Rev. T. Lloyd officiated. There was a large attendance of the general public. The bearers were members of Bethel C.M. Church, Brecon (of which the deceased lady was a faithful member), namely, Messrs*. Stephen Jones, Benjamin Williams. G. T, Jones and David Owen, At Brecon, (n Wednesday, before Me.-sr-. A. A. Mitchell and W. F. Parry de Wintcn, Pte. T. D. Lto d, R.F.A., was charged with stealing a diamond brooch, value £8. the property of Miss Cole-Hamilton, of Seethrog Hou-e. From the evidence given by Miss Cole-Hamilton, Sgt. Geo. Clarke and P.s. Evans, it ap- pears defendant- was a patient of Penoyre Hospital, where Miss Cole Hamilton was a V.A.D. nurse. Upon going to her private room tibout 0 p.m. on the 1st March, she saw defendant there. He handed her a sum of money, 1/9, wfiich he said he "found" on the table. Subsequently, she missed the brooch and re- ported the matter to the matron. Sgt. Clarke (Lincoln Regiment), who was ordered to search-the prisoner, ultimately found the brooch concealed in the cuff of his top coat. Prisoner was. handed over to the military poliee, who subsequently transferred the case to the civil police. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and said he did it on the impulse of the moment and did not know the value of the brooch. The bench sentenced him to one month's imprisonment, the chairman saying that had it not been for his service in France the punishment would have been heavier. "The Herts Advertiser and St. Albans Times" con- tain- the following item of news which is of interest to old Breeonians -.—"On Thursday last a quiet wedding took place at St. Peter's Church. St. Albans, the Rev. Howarth W. Jones, B.A.. officiating, between Mr J. W. Jonevs, of 'The Cottage,' St. Albans, and Mrs Edith A. Collis. of Westclifle-on-Sea, who was attended by her sister (Miss Nellie Ward). The bride was given away by an old friend of the bridegroom fMr W. A. Bezant.. of Golders Green), whose wife, also a friend of many years' standing, was present. After the ceremony a small party gathered at 'The Cottage,' where the happy couple were the recipients of many congratula- tory telegram., and presents, and left by the 12.25 p.m. train for St. Leonard's, where the honeymoon is being sp-ent. Mr Jones is locally known for the interest he took. some years ago, in the Hospital demonstrations, in recognition of which he was for three- years a governor of the St. Albans and Mid-Herts Hospital, and particularly for the keen interest displayed in con- nection with the Midland Railway Engineers' Depart- ment Ambulance Classes, for which he was for 13 years secretary, and in the recognition of which service he received the honour of being made an Honorary Serving Brother of the Order of the Grand Priory of St. John of Jerusalem in England." Mr Jones is an old Brecon- ian, being %the t-on of the late Mr R. O. Jones, of Brecon, and wa- for many years engaged in the Midland Railway Engineering Department at Brecon.

TALGARTH. During the week-end the following have been home on leave:—Mr Stanley Powell, engaged on Motor Service in the Royal Navy, and Mr Robt. Davies (Trefecca Farm) engaged in the R.N. Seaplane Workshop. On Friday afternoon a demonstration of bread mak- Mng with potatoes, was given in the Town Hall by Miss Calladine, one of the lecturers engaged for Food Pro- duction. There was a large attendance and a good deal of interest evinced in the proceedings. Whilst the bread was being baked, a number of useful dishes were described and made. Several of those present were active in taking notes of the recipe-, etc.. On Friday evening Mr D. Jones (Harlech), under the auspices of the Hoard of Agriculture, gave a lecture, in the Town Hall upon the advantage of potato spraying as a preventative of disease, illustrated with lantern slides, showing the process of potato disease and the advant- age of spraying. Alderman Mervyn Davies presided. A local committee was appointed to interest them6elv{s in the carrying out of the spraying in this district, with Mr Fred Morgan as secretary.

LLANGATTOCK. "apper NN'm. T. Jone,zz, of Hill,kl,, and Pte. J. P. Wit- liams, of the R.A.M.C., are home on leave. A roll of honour, on which is inscribed the names of 19 men. connected with Bethesda Congregational Church, serving with the colours, has been completed and placed in the Vestry belonging to the church.

TALYBONT-ON-USK. Miss C'alladine. of the Ministry of Food. will be at the schoolroom, Talybont-on-l'sk, on Monday, March 18th, at 2 p.m., and will give a cookery demonstration. Rev. W. H. A. Morgan, B.A., Abersyclian. late minister at Aber and Benaiah Churches, occupied the pulpits of both Churches on the 24th lilt. Advantage was taken of the occasion at Aber to nxesent. Mr Mor- gan with a gold medallion, a gift from ffle- teachers and scholars of the Sunday school. Mr Morgan Rees, super- intendent of the Sunday school, made the presentation, and, in a short- speech, thanked Mr Morgan for the work he had done for the Sunday school while at the Aber. Mr .Morgan feelingly responded.

CRICKHOWELL. Rev. H. C. Manders, of Swansea, preached impres- sivo sermons at the above church cn Thursday after- noon and evening. A united prayer meeting, in eonnection with the Free Churches of the district, was held at Danycastell C.M. Church on Monday evening. The funeral of Mr James Powell, of Llanbedr Road, took place at St. Edmund's Church, where he worshipped for no many years, on Friday, the Rector, the Rev. H. P. Somerset officiating. Major-Gen. A. Solly-Flcod, who has just been award- ed the Croix de Guerre at the hands of the King of the Belgians, is the second and only surviving son of the i at the Pentre. late Frederick R .Solly-Flood, and lives at the Pentre. Abergavenny. Mr Evan Williams presided at the fortnightly meeting of the guardians on Monday. Mr R. J. Hayward, of Car- lisle House, Brynmawr, who was co-opted as a member at the last meeting, in the place of the late Mr Enoch Williams, Brynmawr. took his seat, and was. welcomed by the chairman. There was no other business of pub- lic interest. )

I BWLCH. Cadet E. Oscar Jones (Flying Corps) has been on a few days' leave at Tyranneli. Pte. T. Griffiths (son of Mrs Griffiths, Dolberthcrg), has been home on 14 days' leave from France. Pte. A. Morgans (Garddol-eu) tecid-entally met Sergt. Sid Jarman (son of Mr Jarman. Bryncerdd, Garth) in ¡"r:t net recent v.

1- ABEREDW. At the recent eisteddfod, the following were among the successful competitors Solo (children under ]5), 2nd, Miss Gwennie Powe)f..TynHwyr recitation (children under 12). 2nd, Miss Hannah Stephens; recitation (children under 15). 1st, Miss Peggy Bromfield, and 2nd, Master Frank Sheen, Builth; best love, letter, divided between Miss Webb (Aberedw) and Mr T. G. Jones (Brecon): and open solo fcr male" "Over the line," prize divided between Rev. D. A. Davies and Mr Willie Davies (Aberedw Court). Prizes were distribut- ed by the Rev. W. Roderick (pastor) to Mi. Enid Jones and Miss Hannah Stephens.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. I The rainfall here for February was 5.15 inches. Second-lieut. A. T. Lewis, S.W.It. (Ffynonau), wa" home on leave last week. Mr Tom Williams, the noted huntsman, is a man of many vocations. He was the adjudicator on the best carved walking sticks and wooden ladler at the eustedd- fod, held at Herman. Tir Abbot, laist week, and gave great satisfaction. In past years Mr Williams won many first prizes in ploughing and hedging, THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM. Fabrics are continually advancing. Thrifty (housewives should look up their require- ments in "HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY" and be well 'advised to make immediate purchases at SAUNDERS MORGAN'S. Great credit i- due to the attitude taken by Councillor E. Saunders Morgan, at last week's Fcod Control Com- mittee. We have frequently noticed that if there is one on the committee who champions and studies the rationing of our Welsh Spa. it is Mr E. Saunders Mor- gan. and it would hellove the ratepayers on a future occasion to remember these things. A debating society has been formed in the town. The fir,t meeting was held on Tuesday, and the following officials were appointed: President, Mr T. H. Lewis: hon. secretary. Mr W. H. James. (Rock House); treas- urer, Mr D. A. Rees (headmaster). At their meeting two very able papers were read by Mr James and Mr Rees on the subject, "The best method to adopt after the war to prevent future N?-ari '?- The other members took part with enthusia-m. The debate was continued on Thursday. Mr D. 1. Williams opened with an- able paper, and wa= followed by Mr R. I). Jones, Mr Williams (Myrtle), Mr D. A. Ree', Mr D. C. Williams and Mr Dan Richards.

NEWBRIPGE-ON-WYE. Ptf-. T. Wo ale (Liverpool Scottish; has just been home on short leave. Wo are pleased to state that Pte. Douglas Weale (Bridge Hill) was not. killed in action. as previously an- nounced. but won the Military Medal on the 4th lilt. The third of the oerie. of lectures on "War-Time Cookery." under the title of "The eareftil ti,e of all scarce foods, such a- fat. sugar, meat, tea. milk and egg- was given by Miss Fry, to a large audience in the Reading Room on Thursday.

I BUILTH WELLS. Morris's Garden Seeds; certain growers. Mr P. BartJett's physical culture clas-s was held on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance. Business at Thursday evening's meeting of Castle Tent Rechabites was purely of a routine character. We don't keep good Ifoots-we sell them.— Wyles, Bros. J Peas, Beans, Lentels, &c., best quality, con- trol prices,-Da vies Bros. Practices have been he'd throughout the week for the coming children's operetta, in connection with Wesley Sunday School. The following were heme on leave last week, viz., Corpl. Thomas, Lance-Corpl. Hamer, Pte. H. Burns and Pte. W. Phillips. The following local men have returned to France, after spending a short leave, viz., Lieut. (Scottie) Smiles, Pte. L. Bennett ande Pte. T. Jones. Advertisements, notices of meetings, news-items, etc., for the "Express" should be sent to Mr G. E. Sayce, Fern Lea, Builth Wells. Nir, Davies (Hampton Hou-e) was one of the ladies who very kindly extended hospitality to the artistes who took part in the "benefit" concert on Thursday- week. Rev. A. Kershaw, a former Wesleyan minister here, spent the week-end in the town, and, on Sunday, preached an able cermon to a large congregation at Wesley Church. There was a good attendance at the practice of the Philharmonic Society on Friday evening. The concert is in honour of Mr Ivor Pugh, and satisfactory arrange- ments are being concluded. News has been received by Mr and Mrs Speake (Park Road) that their son, Pt-e. Reggie Speake, is in hos-. pital in France. It is not yet known whether he has been wounded, or is sufferink an illness. Mr T. J. Jones, who is home on leave from France, gave an address to Horeb Sabbath School scholars, on Sunday, bearing on the (scriptural lesson for the day. Mr Jones was, prior to the war, Sunday school secre- tary. The Council School duly observed St. David's Day m a private manner this time there being no visitors. Patriotic isongs and Welsh air. were sung by the chil- dren, and the teachers gave suitable addresses on the patrou saint to their classes. An interesting hockey match took place at Llandrin- dod County School ground on Saturday, when the local hockey eleven played Llandrindcd County School Girls. The result of the game was a win for Builth by one goal, which was scored by Miss Minnie Pugh. Memorial Baptist Church Band of Hope met on Mon- day evening, when the Rev. R. A. Howells, who presided, gave a tiriet out- interesting address to the children. A solo was pleasingly rendered by Miss Ethel Samuel, accompanied by Miss M. James on the orgaii, -*t re- citation was also given by Miss Amy Lawrence. For Sale, 3,000 yards old dye dress mater- ial, 1/6 to 4/11 per yard; affct 1,000 yards black, grey, navy, and brown costume serge, 3/11 to 7/11 per vard.—Isaac Price, Cloth Hall. h877 /61/6219 "Deductions from the World War," by Lieut.- Gen. Baron von Freytag-Lcringhoven, 2/6 net.  L(,, ri n ,I iove n, 2/6 net. This book was prohibited for export by the Ger- man Government, because of its candid admis- sion.—Howard Lewis, Bookseller. Pte. George Deans (South Wales Borderers) had hi.s discharge last week. He served nine months in Meso- potamia, where he was wrongly reported as killed. .Later on, he was stated to be wounded and missing, and, subsequently, wounded. Pte. Deans, also, has lost the use cf his hand. He has two brothers fighting in France. Government Rationing Scheme of Tea, Butter l and "Iargariiie.I". Price and C-o., beg to an- nounce that all customers, registering with them under the new scheme, will be supplied with the best quality goods, as usual, and every attention given rw orders. Mr Henry Owen presided at a recent meeting of Llan. ddewi'r-cwm Parish Council, when the queStiODLi of allot- ments and the representation of Oaklands on Builth Rural Food Control Committee were fully discussed. The council decided to appeal to the Food Controller for representation on the Food Control Committee, and, also, to approach the Breconshire War Agricultural Exe- eutive Committee to provide land, suitable for allot- ments. Miss Caladine (Ministry of Food) gave an interesting demonstration on the method of using potatoes in bread- making, at the Council School on Wednesday. The demonstration was held, under the auspices of the Food Economy Committee, and Mrs Rees Thomas, who or- ganised the meeting, with the object of making it a success, arranged for the postponement of the monthly- meeting cf the Womens' Institute from Monday until Wednesday, when it was run in conjunction with Miss C'aladine's demonstration. Mr Edwin Probert presided at Cotwyn Rural Council's meeting here on Monday. Others present were Rev. D. L. Davies, W. Prothero and W. W. Lennard (deputy-clerk). The council agreed to a general district rate of 3d in the £ for the next half-year. The -clerk stated that this amount was the same figure as that ot the corres- ponding period of last year. The cotincil al-so decided to invest t300 out of the Treasurer's balance in War Bonds. This preposition was made by Mr Thomas Davies, and seconded by Rev. D. L. Davies. Present at a meeting of the Rural Council, on Mon- day, were Messrs. Thomas Pugh (chairman). C. W. Woosnam. S. G. Tulk, Roger Powell, Rees Powell, D. Davies, John Jones, James Jones, Rees Davies and Rees Jones. Dr. Black Jones (medical officer) and Mr W. W. Lennard (deputy-clerk) were also in attendance. Mr Thomas Jones (Alltmawr) was elected to the council in place of the late Rev. David Owen. A rate of 7d in the £ was adopted for the next half-year, this being the same sum as that of the corresponding period in 1917. At the last meeting of the Urban Council, the surveyor reported that, owing to timber-hauling the condition of the road near Cnwch-y-lloc had become <<o bad, that he had had to repair it with some stone from an ad- joining quarry. He also reported the unsatisfactory condition of the road near Nantyrarian, and, also, a bridge approach. Mr Gilbert Eadie pointed out the im- portance of making some arrangement for securing food for visitors- in the approaching season. The deputy- clerk said there was to be a conference of members of Food Committees' and Executive Officers for that pur- pose at Llandrindod on the 7th inst., and a meeting of the Local Food Control Committee would be held on the following Tuesday to appoint. four delegates to attend the conference with the executive officer. An interesting football match was played on the (iroe on Saturday, when a team of local boys played Rhayader. At the commencement of the match, Rhaya- der, who were a much heavier team, succeeded in break- ing through the Wycsiders' defence and netted the first oal. which was followed by five mere, one from off the foot of Garfield Pugh. The home team, however, put up a good defence, and pressing hard during the second half, succeeded in netting the ball three times. The re.sult of the game was a win for Rhayader by 6 goals to four. Scorers for Rhayader were Leonard Jones (2), e. Thomas (2), and W. Price (1). Those who netted for Builth were J. Metealf (2), Leslie Jones (1), and W. Jones (1). The return match takes place at Rhayader on Good Friday.

LLANDOVERY. At a public jmet'ting here, on Thursday evening, pre- sided over bynBfb Mayor, "presentations were made to Driver David John Jones (White Swan), and Lance- Corpl. Dennis Morgan (Victoria Street). The adjourned licensing sessions were held here on Friday. The four licences, which liad been adjourned, viz.. White Swan and King's Head (Llandovery), Hafodv- hridge (Llanwrda), and Plough Inn (Mothvev), were all renewed. X'ma.s dinner collection, in aid of the Lord Roberts' Memorial Workships for Disabled Soldiers and Sailors (inaugurated by Mr W. H. Jones, National Provincial Bank), has resulted in tho. sum of £2i 3s 2d being ob- tained. Rev. I). Edmondes Owen (vicar) addressed the child- ren attending the National Schools on the Patron Saint 0!1 St. David's Day. He dealt with the isame subject at Llandingat Church in the evening. Rev. W. W Poole Hughes, Warden (College) granted a holidav to his students. The death occurred, on the 4th inst., of Aid. Saunders Thomas, aged 73, of Belmont House, after a brief ill- ness. He had been a member of the town council since 1890, was elevated- as an alderman in 1001, and was mayor in 1897-S. Alderman Thomas was also a member of the Roard of Guardians, clerk to the County Dual School, secretary to the Agricultural Society, corres- ponding district secretary to the Oddfellows'- Societv and deacon at the Williams' Pantycelvn Memorial Chapel. Prior to his. retirement, he was headmaster of the Llandovery Council School for a great number of years.

BUILTH ROAD. I Pte. C..Morgan. A.S.C., (son of .Mr and liri Mor^gan Cwmbach), is home on leave from France News has been reveived by his parents at Glangwy, that Pte. Law-son Prico ba-s been invalided to England. suffering from influenza.

j HAY. HAY. Pte. Percy Evans (Coal Wharf Square) is now at the j front. Lance-Corpl. Iver Prosser (Mons.) was in the fight- ing in the Cambrai region. Capt. T. E. Hincks, R.A.M.C.. who recently returned from service at Basra in Mesopotamia, has gone on service to France. Mr Jones, Memorial College, Brecon, preached at the Congregational Church on Sunday last and took sub- scriptions in aid of the college. The death occurred rather suddenly" on Thursday last of Mr Jack Phillips, St. Mary's Road. The funeral was en Saturday, the Vicar, Rev. J. J. de Winton, officiating. A Home Mission service was held in the Wesleyan Church on Tuesday last, when an address was given by Rev. Wesley Homer. Pastor Senior read the report and also gave a recitation. The members of the Free Church Girls' Guild met at the Wesleyan schoolroom on Monday evening for the first practice of the operetta entitled, "The Enchanted Glen," which will be given some time in April. Pte. Charles Davies, K.R.R. (son of Mr and Mrs Charles Davies, Vine Cottage), Gunner Rupert Maddy (Market Square), and Pte. Jno. Morgan, B.W.B. (St. Mary's Villas), were home on furlough las tweek. News has been received that Corpl. E. Murrell (Mon- mouths), Little Farm, Llanigon, has been wounded while on active service in France. Corpl. Murrell joined the Army 2 years ago and only went to France last month. The monthly united prayer meeting was held last week in the. Baptist Church, and a meeting of the Free Church Council at the close. Two members of the Council are this week attending the Free Church Con- ference in London. Second-lieut. F. Morris Pryce, S.W.B., who is a pris- oner in the hands of the Turks, left England on Novem- ber 1st last year and was in Palestine en November 30th. when lie was reported wounded and missing. His letter to his parents (dated December 7th) states he is slightly wounded but well treated. Second-lieut. Ronald St. George Cartwright, Royal Flying Corpus (second son of Mr and )[r8 Cartwright. Rothbury, Cusop) was killed in action on the 26th ult. Deceased had seen (service with the Canadian conting- ent of the Western front early in the war, and was wounded and gassed. Mr and 31r' Cartwright have now lost two sons in the war, and a third son, Lieut. Ken- neth St. George Cartwright, is also serving on the Western front.

GLASBURY-ON-WYE. I )[r Forester, a Canadian,'in the Army Pay Office (bro- ther of Mtti Gibbon, Vicarage) has been here on fur- lough. Corpl. n. Jones, R.F.C., Mn of -\[r Jones, headmis- tress of Court-y-Boien school, was home on leave last week from Belgium. He is fit and well. Lieut. Cecil Amos, S.W.B., Corporal Brychan Jones, R.F.C., Lanee-Corpi. F. G. Grazier, R.E., and Pte. H. Morris (Labour Batt.), were home on leave last week.

SENNYBRIDGE. Miss Caladine (Ministry of Food) gave a cookery de- monstration at Mark Hail, Sennybridge, on Tuesday of last week. Miss. Adelaide Williams (Penpont) presided. Thus the (secretary of the local Welsh Society sent an invitation to the Brecon Welshmen to attend the St. David's celebrations :-Dewch Gymry hoff prif dref y Sir. I un o'r gwlt-ddoedd goreu 'n wir, A drefnwyd er cael cofi'or Sant, Prif Wron Cymru hoff a'i phlant. Proceeds, amounting to R4 Is 6d, of the recent concert, under the auspices cf Llandilo'r-fan Parish Council, have been sent to Mr G. H. Hodges, secretary of the South Wales Branch of the National Institute for the Blind. No less than 1,055 soldiers have lost their sight in the war. The children of Senny school celebrated St. David's Day by a concert. At the close of the morning session a very interesting programme was gone through consist- ing of folk songs, recitations, etc. The mistress gave a short address, taking as her subject, "Our talents for Wales." An interesting item was penillion singing by Gladys Thomas, Maggie Evans and Catherine Williams. An interesting ceremony took place at Senny School- room, on Wednesday afternoon, 6th inst., when the Roll of Honour in connection with Sennv was unveiled. The list had been drawn up by Mr Llewellyn Lewis, who being an old inhabitant, was well acquinted with the boys of the past. A patriotic concert was after- wards held and the meeting closed by the singing of the Xational Anthem. A fire, which at one time threatened to as-xmc ser- ions proportions, brcke out in the hayloft of Pentwvn, Senny, on Saturday morning. A crowd of local farmers was quickly on- the scene and were most active in their efforts to put out the fire. At one time it was thought it would spread to the dwelling houses, and the fur- niture. was removed to the fields as a precautionary measure. Thanks to the promptitude of the workers, who severed the beams connecting the two roofs, the house was saved with but little injury. The barn and its contents were quite destroyed. The, fire burned on until the evening. The property belongs to Mr McTurk, Cnewr, and is occupied by one of his shepherds. On Tuesday evening a fair number congregated at the Market Hall to hear Mr D. A. Jones, M Sc F L S of Harlech, North Wales, deliver his lecture on the "Cultivation of the Potato," with special reference to spraying and diseases. The lecture was illustrated bv lantern slides furnished by the Board of Agriculture. The lantern was kindly lent for the occasion by the Rev. Rees Williams, Tegfan, and it was manipulated in grand style by Mr D. W. Havard, Lion Inn, Devynock. Dr. W. R. Jones, Bronwysg, presided in an able man- ner, and all felt that the lecturer had given them a most edifying address on a. very important subject. at the prtsent- time. The usual votes of thanks were heartily passed and a strong committee was formed to deal with the spraying in the district.

LLANGORSE. I apper J. H. Williams, R.E., Safaddan, is home on his fourth leave from France. Sapper Williams joined up at the outbreak of war and has been in active ser- vice since. We regret it is a. fad home-coming for him this time, he having arrived just in time to attend the funeral of his aged mother, Mrs Williams, The Capel. We regret to record the death of Mrs Margaret Wil- liams, Capel Farm, who passed peacefully away on Friday. The deceased lady had attained the age of 83. She was well-known in the neighbour- hood, having resided at the Capel for 25 years. The interment. took place at Llanfihangel burial ground on Wednesday afternoon. A quiet military marriage was solemnised at Camel- ford, Cornwall, on the 7th inst., the contracting parties being Miss Millicent Smale (Tintagel, of the W.A.A.C., who has been on active service in France) and Sgt. W. J. Beedle Price (only son of Mr and .Mrs Thomas Price, Fair View). Sergeant and Mrs Price are spending the remainder cf their leave at Llangorse, from whence Mrs Price returns to duties in London and Sgt. Price again to France. On Monday, 4th inst., at 2.30 in the afternoon, a highly instructive lecture and cookery demonstration was given in Llangorse schoolroom by Miss Caladine, who is touring for the Breconshire Committee (Minis- try of Food) to give a series of demonstrations in food economy, Tnrt" was an enthusiastic assembly of ladies who thoroughly appreciated Miss Catadine's helpful hints in the problem of house-keeping in these times. Special attention was given to the use of potatoes to advantage. Several dishes were demonstrated, and they turned out very palatable. Miss D. Williams, Tyllyn, and Miss M. Price, Ca6tle Shop, kindly assisted Miss Caladinein the practical work of the afternoon. On Wednesday, 20th ult., a public meeting was held in Llangorse schoolroom, under the auspices of the Talgarth Branch of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union. The object was to enrol more Llangorse mem- bers in the I nion. The meeting was well attended by farmers from the surrounding district. The chair was taken by Mr J. Lewis, Pendre, and the speaker., who addressed the gathering, were Mr R. Prosser, B Sc Brecon, Mr J W. Jones, Hay, Mr T. Davies, Talgarth, and Mr J. T. Bouchcr, Talgarth, all of whom thorough- ly explained the advantages of belonging to the Union. At the close the usual vote-s of thanks were accorded the chairman and speakers. We congratulate Mr l. Marsden Thomas. The Villa, on his recent success in passing an examination to gain admittance into the photographic section of the Rova! Flying Corps. He is now stationed at Headquarters. .Ifr Ihomas is very well-known in this neighbourhood as a successful photographer, he having ,studied the subject for the last 15 years, chiefly specialising in landscape photography. It will be remembered Pte a Thomas yotunteered his "eniee;¡ for his country at   war, ?"' on ??' ?asion. ¡nee, but his health hi aVd n' ot ? hitherto aUowed him to Y)a? the ?I«Ut?t l?oard, but recently it had improved to « i l degree that ,1H was able to be c-t service. We ihfearti? ly wish him further succeM in his patriotic en- deavours.

—————————-—.—-————.— The New Register. YSTRADGYXLAI8 POLLING TTirTT iTTvcj County Couneinorn J. E. Moore Cwvn. Idri? Davic-.   Powell were the local counciJlor" present at the 'recent sp£ e£ c5 ial ??'"K of the Breconshire County Counej) he)d to con?<-r the re-adjustment of voting hootha fll Pttrham?ntary elections on the new regis- ter. ?Thhe f. c? for Iar?]y increa..ed voting facilities for the ?.?radKynta? &Ma was in the hands of Coun,illor IdrM Dav)?. and the district reaped the maximum Vie*' h..? launch advocacy. In?ad of having 2?ith^b?0t^ ai ^otore, Yst-radg?is will now7 have eight t?ot??. which will be ofinc?u)at? n. vantage to the df.tr.ct. The boot.hs wifl at the Council Schoo!. at C?mtwrch. Gum?. ?is?dw? C.vnta?, Abercrave, CObren. Glyntawe and PenyciTe

° Builth Guardians. RED-CROSS ACCOMODATION. Mr Thomas Davies presided at Builth Gmrdians' meeting on Monday. Others present were Reys. S. H. Wenham, Lewis James and D. L. Davies, and Messrs W. Prothero, C. W. Woosnam, J. O. Bufton, T. G. Tulk, Rees Howell, Roger Howell, D. Davies, Rees Davies, Rees Jones, Thomas Pugh, J. Jones, John Jones and W. W. Lennard (deputy-clerk). Dr. Black Jones was also present. The Clerk read a letter from Mrs B. Spencer, in which the Guardians were asked permission for the use of the Board room for 18 wounded soldiers, who were expected early in April. The room would be used for recreative purposes. Mr J. 0. Button said the House Committee had gone into the matter, and added that satisfactory arrangements had been made with regard to it. They, therefore, recommended the application be granted. The guardians concurred, and the request was granted. Rev S. H. AVenham and Mr W. W. Lennard were appointed to act as representatives at a special j meeting of the Poor Law Unions, to be held in London on the 3rd May, to consider the special report issued by the Local Government Committee on the transfer of functions of poor law authorities in England and Wales. A resolution was read by the Deputy-Clerk from Llangollen Union, dealing with, and opposing, the Re-construction Scheme in its relation to Poor Law administration. They asked for the support of the Builth guardians. After discussion, the Board adjourned the matter until a further meeting, when the question would be more thoroughly dealt with. Mr W. Prothero proposed a rate of 6Jd. in the £ for next half year, this being the same as that of the I corresponding period last year. Mr Pugh seconded, and the proposition was carried. Mr J. O. Bufton was appointed to represent the Board on the Committee of the Llandrindod Wells j Nursing Association.

Builth Wells Competitions. INTERESTING BAPTIST EVENT. An interesting competitive meeting was held at Memorial Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, when Dr. Rhys. Davies occupied the chair. There were several items for competition, and a large number of entries were received, chiefly from the Sunday school scholars. Adjudicators were:—Music, Mr H. J. Garland; and literature, Mr G. E. Sayce. A pianoforte solo. ,was rendered hy Miss Lily Davies. and soios were pleasingly sung hy Miss Lottie and Miss Maggie .Tams. A recitation was also given by Mrs Morgan (Lucca). Appended are the competitive result:- Recitation (primary division).-I, Master Haydn Hammond; 2. Master Gwyn Richards. Solo (children under 10).—Miss Jarjery Morgan. Recitation (junior division).—1, Miss Marjorie Mor- gan 2. Miss Megan Morgan. Recitation (children under 12).-1, Master Gordon Stephens; 2, Master Edgar Hammond. Solo (children 10 to 14).—Miss Phvllis Wilding. ) Recitation (children 12 to 14).-Divided between Misses Pattie Evans and Lilian Davies. Recitation (children over 14).1, Miss Elwyna Ham- mond 2, Miss Ethel Samuel. Best prepared speech (adults) on topic, "Suitable pro- gramme for young people in the Churches during the Mr T. W. Miles; 2. Mr T. Thomas I (Beulah). Solos were also rendered by Miss Phyllis Hammond and Miss Elwyna Hammond, who also "took part in a duet with Miss Ethel Samuel. Prizes were distributed to the Sunday school scholars bv the Chairman, assisted by Mr T. W. Miles. Special prizes and certificates were also awarded to the follow- ing eniuiren for their efforts in augmenting the col- lections in aid of the Baptist Mission, viz., Lottie Powell. Patty Evans, Gordon Stevens, Frank Harper, Doris Evans and Edith Davies. Prizes were also handed, by Mrs Duggan, to the ap- pended children for choir attendance --Lott ie Powell, PhyHts Wilding, Patty Evans, Edgar Hammond, Gordon Phyllis ildingC, lifford Wilding. The prizes, in this in- Stevens and Oinord Wilding. The prizes, in thi.? in- stance, were kindly given by Mr John Duggan, J.P. The following children were next awarded prizs for Sunday school attendance, viz., Ethel &tmueJ, Elwyna Hammond. Vida Hammond, Miss Howells, Miss n. Howells, Annie Jones, Edith Jones, May Tones, Phvllis Wilding, Lottie Powell, Phyllis Frazer, Rees Hammond. Reg. Jones, Idris Pug-h, Tommy Griffiths, Muriel Fraser, Clifford Wilding, Henry Evans, Edgar Hammond, Gordon Stevens, Reggie Hope, Frank Harper, regall Morgan Marjorie Morgan, Gertrude Bound, Arthur Bound. Bryan Hammond, Aden Hammond, Cyril Hope. Watkin Wilding, Willie Protheroe, Gwyn Richards and Clarice Wilding. At the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was accord- ed to the chairman and the adjudicators by Rev. R. A. Howells (pastor). Mr E. W. Morgan (Lucca) (seconded. A pleasant evening was then brought to a close bv the singing of the Doxology.

Builth ftoad Funeral. THE LATE MR A. T. PETERSON. We regret to announce the death of Mr Alfred Theo- dore Peterson (Wye View Terrace. Builth Road), who, after a very brief illness, passed away at Builth Wells Cottage Hospital on Wednesday morning. The remains were conveyed to Builth Road on Friday night, and the funeral took place at St. John's Church, Cwmbach. on Saturday. A large number of railway- men, including Inspector Blackmore, assembled at tne house to pay a last tribute of respect to deceased, who, prior to his demise, was a painter on the L. & N. W. Railway. The bearers at the funeral were Messrs.'J. Sayce, L. 1 Corsham, J. Kingdom, O. Sandy, D. Jones, E. Evans and Alfred Lewis. I Rev. J. L. Bryans conducted the burial service in the church, and, also, officiated at the graveside. The mourners were Mr and Mrs Amundsen (father and mother), Miss Florence Peterson, Swansea (daugh- ter), Mrs Jones, Swansea (sister), Mr and Mrs E. Amundsen. Wolvert-on (brother and sister-in-law), Mr' and Mrs C. Amundsen, Swansea (brother and sister-in- law), Mrs 0. Sandy, Mrs J. Wood, .Mrs J. R. Davies, law ) Mrs J. Moon (friends from Builth Road). Wreaths were sent by the following:- "With deepest sympathy," from Inspector Wycherley and railwayineii cf the L. & N.W. Railway. "With fondest love," from Mr and Mrs Christy and Florrie. "In loving remembrance," father and mother. "WiHi best love," Mr and Mrs C. Amundsen. "In loving sympathy," Mr and Mrs E. Amundsen. The coffin wa.- of polished elm, with brass fittings, and had inscribed on the shield, "Alfred Theodore Peter- t! ston, died 6th March, 1918. aged 48." Mr Walter J. Lewis carried out the duties cf und. taker. Deceased was very well known in Builth Road and district, where he had lived for some time, having spent about 35 years in the employ of the L. & X. W. Rail- way. Much .sympathy is felt for his sorrowing .parents.

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"EXPRESS" DIARY. Wednesday, March 20th.-Sale of Work at Dr. Coke 31e. morial Hall, Brecon. Good Friday. Llanhadarn-y.garreg (Aberedw) Com- petitive Meeting, 6.30 p.m. • Easter Monday, April ht.-Conccrt at Aber Congre- gational Church. Easter Monday, April 1st.—Annual Concert at Assembly Rooms of Olashury Congregational Church. Wednesday, April 3rd.—Breconshire Insurance Com- mittee. Monday, April 8th.-Breconshlfe Education Finance- Committee. Tuesday, April 9th.-nrecomiro Quarter Sessions. Friday, April 12th.Brecon.hlre Standing Joint and Main Roads Committee. Monday. April 15th.-Brecomhire County Finance Com- mittee. Tuesday, April ICth.—Lecture at Market Hall, Senny. bridge, on "John Jones." Friday, April 19th.-Br4e4conshir4D Education Authority. Friday, April Mth.—Breconshire County Council. Printed and Published by G. E. SAYCE, at the "Brecon and Radnor Expirees" Offices, Exprem Buildings, Bulwark, in the Ohapehy of St. Msiy, in the Borough and County of Bpeoost, on THURSDAY, MARCH 14. 1918.