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

IVOR S. WILLIAMS, The Ironmonger, BUILTH WELLS. ■ TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 1BY ME FOR PARAFFIN FOR ENGINES & LAMPS. Petrol Always in Stock. Plough Lines, Traces, —— —— Timber Chains & Axes.

BRECON. "Onoto" and "Swan" Fountain Pens make ideal gifts; absolutely reliable.—A. Hughes and Son, Pen Experts, Brecon. 683 Three Llanfaes hoys have been wounded in the recent fighting in France, namely Privates Tom Rees, Torn Gittens and Tom Thomas. Sergt. David Peters, R.A.M.C., formerly assistant at the India and China Tea Co., High St., has been wounded in France and is now in hospital at Slielfielcl At tlit-, police count, en Tuesday, the temporary transfer of the licence of the White Horse Inn was grantLd to Mr J. Button, Dinas, from Mrs E. Lewis. For COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS and Asthma. take Gwillim's celebrated COUGH LINCTUS, in bottles 1/3 each. Sole Proprietor, Gwillim, Chemist, Brecon. 462/38 j Provided weather conditions are favourable, there is evtry likelihood of a visit from a friendly aeroplane over Brecon district during the "week" which com- mences on the 12th inst. At Cwmaman eisteddfod Mr G. T. Jones ("Madog Fvchan") carried away the prize for the best po-im oil the "Fallen Heroes of Cwmaman." and, also, ,shared the honours on the open recitation. With the change of eason your boy will be eagerly anticipating his usual visit to Watts, the Clothier. A very satisfying selection of goods await you 'both—the very best. There were one or two football matches on the Sports Club field during Easter. On Good Friday the "Loco" ra.ilwaymen beat the "Traffic" by 5 goals to 1, and on Easter Monday, the Town beat the Depot by 3—0. 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. 462/38 Cycles.— W e hold large stocks of new and second-hand cycles. Also accessories. Inspection linvite,d. Cycles overhauled and repaired by ex- perienced workmen.—-Fryer, Bros., High Street. 634p/206 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, "Wat ton, 'will receive prompt attention. 584 Mi<s Marv Ann Jones (1, Orchard Street), who died 7th December last. left estate of the gross value of iq,553, of which zC5538 is net personalty. Testatrix left her residence and effects and R52 per annum to her servant, Xaomi Bufton. There are no other provisions in the will of any kind. Mrs H. L. Humphreys Cnre Miss Florrie Evans) was recently presented with a beautiful veneered timepiece by St. David's church choir and officials. Rev. J. Simon made the presentation, and commented .upon the good and useful work Mr.s Humphreys had done for the church, she having been assistant organist and a Sun- day school teacher, as well as a chorister, for a num- ber of years. The weather over Easter will be long remembered. Gales and rain storms were the order- and precluded any outdoor pursuits. There were very bright ser- vices in the churches, which were decorated fcr the Festival. A report appears in another column of the united services held bv the Free Churches of the town at the Plough Chapel, the singing festival being attend- ed with great success. Commencing April 1st, the 3.50 and S.35 p.m. Here- fcrd to Brecon on the Midland Railway will run as under:—Hereford, dep. 4.0, and 8.45 p.m.; Credenhill, 4.12, 8.57; Moorhampton, 4.21, 9.6; Kinnertey, 4.28, 9.13; Eardislev, 4.33, 9.18; Whitney-on-Wye, 4.40, 9.25; Hay, 4.48, 9.35; Glasburv-on-Wve, 4.59, 9.44; Three Cocks, arr. 5.3, 9.48; ditto dep. 5.5, 9.49; Talgarth, 5.11, 9.55; Talyllyn June.. arr. 5.22, 10.6; ditto, dep. 5.26, 10.8; Brecon, arr. 5.38, 10.20. Under the auspices of the X.U.R.. Brecon Branch, a concert took place at the Y.M.C.A. on Good Friday evening. Mr W. Evan., presided. The following ar- tistes contributed to the programmeSongs, Masters and Alisi Price, Llanfaes; Miss Morris, Watton Mr B. Jones. Mr George Danaher. Mr F. Telling, .Mr Clarke; piano duet, Master and Miss Telling. Mr W. Morgan proposed a vote of thanks to the artistes and all who had helped, and this was .seconded by Mr J. Morris. The death has occurred of Mr John Lewis, Llochesfa, Brecon, after a long illness. Mr Lewis had resided for many years in Brecon, and formerly had been a well- known merchant at Merthyr Tydfil, of which town he was a native. His first wife was Miss Powell, of Llangynidr, Breconshire, who died at Brecon. Mr Lewis married a second time a Reading lady, by whom lie is survived. He was a regular attendant of the Ken- i sington Baptist Church at Brecon. The funeral took place at Brecon Cemetery on Monday, the officiating ministers being Profe-sor John Evans, and the Rev. R. G. Thomas, Kensington. Mr Maddocks, Ferndale, was. aiso present.

BRYNGWYN. At the last annual prize distribution of the High Sehcol, Carmarthen, the following local "uccee,; were announced .Miss Mary Thomas, music prize, 3rd Grade Junior Certificate of the College of Violinists, Div. III. (Hnoours) of the Royal Drawing Society, Division IV. of the Royal Drawing Society, Piano Higher Division of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music, Grammar of Music; Miss Mona Thomas, High School. Council's gocd conduct prize, Elementary Division (Honours) of the Associated Board of the Roval Academy of Music, &c., Preparatory sion of the Royal Drawing Society; and Miss Fanny Thomas, Preparatory Division (Honours) and Div. I. of the Royal Drawing Society.

CEFN-COED. Mi-s \ant Pembridge (Brig-y-Brj'h), Mi-s Mabel Price (Castle Inn) and Master Emrys Morris (Higli Street) have been .successful in obtaining elementary certificates in Pitman's system of phonography. Sir Trevor X. R. Lowe (nephew of Mrs Moss, la.te of Cefn.) has been gazetted to a second-lieutenancy in the 3rd Battalion, Devon-hire Regiment. The young officer has ."een active service in Fi-ance, and was wounded at Mametz Wood, July, 1916, and invalided home after Orandeeourt, November, 1916. Official information was received on March 14th that Pte. David James Herrell. Royal North Lanes. Regt., was killed in action on .the Western Frcnt. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Horrell, Reservoir House, "Dolygaer, and the grandson of Mr and -Nlr, Jiime,, greengrocers, Victoria Street.Dowtais. He was. 20 years, of age and patriotically joined the colours a few weeks before it- taining his 18th year. Prior to joining the Army, lie was emptoyed a-s an apprentice by the Merthyr Corpor- ation, and served under Mr W. Griffiths at the Dow- lais Depot. He was a bright, brave, and handsome lad, exceedingly popular among the Corporation workmen, and much beloved by his many friends and acquain- tances at Dolygaer. Great sympathy is felt with- his sorrowing parents, sisters and brothers, in their .sad bereavement. A memorial service W36. held at Taf- fechan Church cn Easter Sunday.

LIBANUS. 'The local collection, on behalf of the London Mis- sionary Society, here totalled £17 2s Id thus year. Col- ieetors were Cyncg Herons (Tairbull), Gladys Pugh (Glosgede), T. Mervyn Jones (Cwmclun), W.. Ronald Jones (Carno), M. Thomas (Libanus), Edith Price (I! rest gdly) and S. A. Davies (Pengwm).

I LLANGORSE. A report of the last presentation meeting here will appear in next week's issue.

I LLANGYNIDR. An important timber sale was held at the Timber Yard and Saw Mills- by Messrs. Straker, Son, and Chad- wick, auctioneers, Abergavenny, on the instructions of Messrs. A. Jones and Sons (Limited), when the follow- ing prices were realised:—Elm boards up to 3d per th., oak boards up to 5d per ft.. asli 6/6 per c. ft., oak 7/- per e. ft., W,\ ch dm 4!. per c. ft., larch 5d per c. ft., gate posts 20/- per pair, field gates up to 32/6, floor boarding 50/- a square, oak and elm coffin hoardings 7<1 per ft., hurdles up to 33/- a dozen. The sale was ecn- sidered to be a particularly good one all round.

I TALGARTH. I On Good Friday the annual concert was given in the C.M.flShapel at Velindre, over which Mr J. W. Jones, Sheepnouse, presided. There was a crowded audience, which heartily appreciated the interesting programme provided. On Wednesday last the annual examination of the C.M. Sunday /school was field in the ve.stry. Rev. T. Howat, B.A., was the proctor in charge. Several of the older children sat for the written examination, and for the "oral." .confined to the younger ones, there was quite a number. The weather on Easter Sunday was quite a, change from the brilliant seuiishine of the week previous. As a result ti c. Easter services were not so largely attend- ed. The custom of decorating the graves with flowers, et-c., was very largely observed, a number visiting the graveyards during the day.

I BRYNMAWR. I David Evans (26), and Edna Maud Evans (22), his wife. Clarence Street, on Monday, were charged at a special police court with stealing and receiving clothing and other goods belonging to various people. The male defendant was discharged. His wife was bound over in the sum-of £ 10, and placed under the care cf a pro- bation officer for 12 months.

HAY. Messrs. J. M. Maddy and Charle.s. Jones have been appointed overseers. for the urban district. The Hon. Robert and Mrs pevereux and Miss Bland Devereux have returned from London to Tregoyd, near Hay.. Miss M. Vaughan Phillips (Brooklands, Hay) has re- linquished her nursing duties at Cheltenham and is now taking up ,similar work at Malvern Red Cro's Hos- now taking tip ,,imilar Nvork at -Nlalvern Red Cro,s Hes- Sergt. C. W. Marwood,. K.S.L.I., son of the late Rev. W. Marwood and Mr.s Marwood Baker has landed in England for 30 days' leave, after being nearly 3 years in Salonica. The death took place on Sunday of Mr Ambrose Lil- wall (Broad Street) eldest .son of Mr W. Lilwall, Brook House. The funeral takes place to-day (Wednesday). Much sympathy is felt for his wife "and two children. After many years of suffering, borne with great patience, the, death occurred on Sunday morning of Mr Edwin Hathaway (Broad Street) who for 17 years has been an invalid. Deceased was 33 years of age. The boys' club, which Î-s held on Tuesday nights, has been started by Principal Howat (Presbyterian minister) assisted by Mr .Tones (Sheep-house) and Mr Paddon. A large number of boys attend the club, and are very interested in the lantern lectures given by the Prin- cipal. United services were held three times in the We.s- leyan Chucrh on Good Friday. The morning service was taken by Principal Howat, B. A. (Presbyterian minister), and the afternoon service by Pastor C. W. Senior (Wesleyan minister) and Rev. Wesley Homer con- ducted the evening service. Mr G. Hay Morgan, M.P., delivered a stirring .address on the war at .the We-sleyan Clrapel, New Tredegar, on Sunday afternoon. The Army of Christian civilisation and the Army of barbarism were at death grips. Our cause was a right -cause, and if we were in the right we could not be defeated. The Xew Tredegar Harmonic Society, under the direction of Mr T. R. W. Lewis, ren- dered selections. The scholars of the Baptist Band of Hope had their annual tea on Tuesday last in the Baptist schoolroom, when an enjoyable time was spent with the little ones. Through the kindness of Mr James Williams, Nanty- glasdwr the scholars of the Wesleyan Sunday .school and Band of Hope were entertained to tea in the school- room on Tuesday last. After tea a children's service was held in the chapel, conducted. by Pastor C. W. Sen- ior, who gave an interesting address to the young people. A pleasing function took place at the Council School on Thursday afternoon, when Miss Smith, who is leaving the school, was presented with a writing desk from the teachers and scholars. Miss Smith lia.s been teaching in the school for five years, and the present was gvien as. an appreciation of her services and love for the little one.s. The headmaster, Mr T. E. James, made the pre- sentation, and spoke in the highest terms of Miss Smith's abilities as a teacher and of her kindness and care for the children, and how sorry they all would be to part with her, but he sincerely hoped she would be as successful in the future as she had been in the past. Miss Smith thanked Mr James for his kind remarks, and all teachers and scholars for their great kindness. The children then gave their teacher (three rousing cheers, and the event was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem.

ABEREDW. The annual parish meeting was held at the schoolroom on Saturday evening. Those present were Rev. J. H. Lloyd, Rev. W. Roderick, Col. Edwards, and Messrs. W. Jones (Hendre), E. Morris (Middle Hall), M. Jones (Danycoed), G. Davies (Rhy-scog), and P. L. Jones (sec- retary). Col. Edwardes was elected chairman for the enduing year; vice-chairman, Mr James Pryce (The Court), who is shortly leaving for Penymaes, Llanfillo, which he lately purchased. Mr W. Jones (Hendre) was re-appointed assistant overseer. Lloyd's, charity ac- count was tsubmitted, which showed that four per- sons benefited by the charity last year, and that there was a small balance in hand. We regrcrt to record the death. which occurred on the 24th ult., cf Miss Phvllis Mary Barker (eldest daughter of Mr T. Barker, Little Hall). The deceased, who had been in a weak state of health for a considerable time, was only 19 years of age. The funeral was on Wed- nesday of last week, the place of burial being the parish church. Before the cortege left the house a short but impressive service was held by Rev. W. Roderick, who read portions of Scripture and offered prayer. The hymn, ".Tesu, Lover of my soul," wa, also sung. The service at the church and the grave-side was conduct- ed by Rev. J. H. Doyd. The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Barker (father, and step-mother), Mrs Bar- ker (grand-mother). Miss Sally Barker (sister), Miss Lucy Barker (sister), Master Hubert Barker (brother), Mrs Jone.s, Rhayader (aunt), Mr Ralph Robinson, Pentrebach (uncle), Corpl. B. R. Jones (cousin), and Mrs Williams (Brecon). Those who acted as bearers were Mr WalteT Pritchard (Builth). Corpl. B. R. Jones. Mr E. Morris (Middle Hall), and Mr W. Grocock (Builth). The coffin, of plain oak and brass fittings, was supplied by Messrs. W. Prothero and Son (Glan- nant.)

SEVEN SISTERS. £16 was cleared as the result cf the children's St. David's Day eisteddfod at Soar. Arrangements have been ,completed for the stop- watch competitions for Thornton and Potter. Master W. D. John is making a mark as a reciter, and carried off two prizes for recitations at Salem. The death has occurred of Mrs Alfred Smith, Martyn's Avenue, at Swansea Hospital, where she had undergone an operation. The funeral took place at Soar Church- yard on Wednesday, the Blaendulais Choral Society, of which deceased was a faithful member, taking charge of singing. Irs Smith, 33 years of age, was greatly re- spected.

GLASBURY-ON-WYE. Miss Butler (Aberllynfi) has. returned to London to take up duties as nurse in a hospital for wounded soldiers. There were 10 rainy days in March; the greatest -rainfall .72 inch fell on the 28th; and the total during the month was 2.08 inches, says a Glascbury-on-Wye correspondent. On Thursday morning last a pretty wedding was solemnised at the Baptist Church, when Pte. H. Thomas Price, son of Mr and Mrs Price, Llechdollt, was mar- ried to Miss. Daisy Parry, daughter of Mrs Parry, Llwynpenderry. The bridegroom had emigrated some two or three years back to Australia, whence he had come to do his "bit" for his country, and in the in- terval to find for his wife one whom he had known from childhood. The bride is a trained certificated element- ary teacher now doing duty at Longtown. As both families are so well-known and highly respected, much ntt-re,t and many good wishes accompanied the happy event. The duties of best man were discharged by Mr J. Price (brother of bridegroom), and those of bridesmaid by Miss May Parry (sister of the bride). The bride, who was charmingly attired in a Wedgewood blue coat frock with fawn silk hat, was given away by Mr 1). Davies, of Longtown (brother-in-law of bride). The Rev. Davies, of Lengtown, performed the marriage ceremony. The honeymoon is being spent at Rochester.

NE WBRIDGE-ON-WYE. Mr Abel ,T. Jones, 31.A. (inspector) visited the school on Tuesday. In a letter home, 2nd A.M., George Banks writes of hi" safe arrival ba-ck in France, after a much delayed passage across the channel.

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I LLANWRTYD WELLS. The river Irfon is now in fine condition for fishermen, and several nice baskets of trout have been taken. There are over 80 visitors staying at the Abernant Hotel. Easter has seldom been leg, marked in Llan- wrtyd it was wild and stormy with persistent rain throughout the day. On Wednesday evening last a sacred concert was held at the English Baptist Chapel. There was a crowded audience, and a very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent. The proceeds. were in 4fid of the I chapel funds. Good Friday passed off very quietly in the Llanwrtyd district. Services were held at St. James' Church, at which the rector omeiated. The Nonconformist annual Sunday .SdIOOI treats were not held. In the evening literary, singing and recitation meetings were held in the various chapels. 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. On Wednesday evening last the popular cantata, "The Torn Bible," was performed to a very appreciative au- dience by Emmanuel Church Party (assisted by well- known local artistes). The readings, were gone through with telling effect by Mrs B. Evans-Williams, whilst the party was. conducted by Mr W. W. Jones (Pleasant View), and the effective manner in which the choruses and quartettes were rendered reflected very highly of the skilful and painstaking way in which the party had been trained. The solos were rendered with rare effect by Mr Rees. Davies (Bryn Irfon), Miss Bronwen Rich- ards (Lishurne House), and Misa Annie Price (Den bont), whilst the duties of a-ccompanist were ably5 and efficiently carried out by Master Gwyn Thomas Wil- liams.

HIRWAMT. St. Lleurwg Church had a three hours' service Good I Friday, when Rev. Joseph Morgan, Aberaman, officiated. Easter Sunday and Monday, Tabernacle Church held its anniversary, when Rev. Gwylfa Roberts, Llanelly, and Rev. W. J. Rees, Alltwen, officiated. Prof. David Evans, University College, Cardiff, is the conductor of the Easter singing festival of Bethel and Glynneath Calvinistic Churches. He was present at a rehearsal last week for the festival on Easter Tuesday. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned at an inquest here, on Friday, by Dr. W. R. Jones, on Michael Curran (7), 6, Cynon Place, who fell on the doorstep whilst returning from school carrying his. younger brother. A competitive concert was held in the Cinema last Wednesday evening, when Mr Abraham Watkins, G.L., was adjudicator. Professor Howells, Aber- dare, was accompanist. Champion solo, £3 35, was won hy Madame Ellis, Glynneath; she also won the soprano solo Xl Is; baritone solo, won by Mr Glanville Davies, Maes-teg. Both have won at the National Eisteddfod. Recitation £1 Is, Mr Gwilyn Phillips, Aberaman. It was held under the auspices of the R.A.O.B., for the benefit I of discharged soldiers.

PUBLIC NOTICES. FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE FOR THE RURAL DISTRICT OF BRECKNOCK, Sugar for Preserving. o ,YIKG to delay in -receiving Forms the time — for sending in Applications has been ex- tended to the 10th of April instant, but no Appli- cation "will he entertained unfcss receiveiL by that date. Application Forms (when received) will be for- warded to all who have applied in writing, and permits will be sent in due course to all who shall be entitled to receive same and 'who Isnwll have enclosed a stamped addressed envelope in which to (return Permit, in accordance with the require- ment stated on the Form. B. L. PRITCHARD, Executive Officer. Food Control Office. :21. Castle Street. Brecon. 2tid Anril. 1918. 1J190-5 '79/44 FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE FOR THE RURAL DISTRICT OF BRECKNOCK. Supplementary Rations for Heavy Workers T^OIxMS of Application may he obtained on applying 'to the Local District Councillor ox at any Post Office in the district. The Forms should be carefully filled in 'and returned to this Office not later than Monday, the Stdi April. B. L. PRITCHARD, Executive Officer. Food Control Office. 21, Castle Street, Brecon, 2nd April, 1918. i» 109-1 79/11 Food Control Committee for the Rural District of Brecknock. I rpHF. above Committee have -adopted a Scheme of Basoning for their ^district under the Food Control- Committees (Local Distribution) Order, 1917, and the Food Control Committees (Loca,l Distribution) Amendment Order, 1918. The Scheme will come into operation on idw 7th April, 1918, and apply to the following articles of Food, viz. :— (a) BUTTER and MARGARINE (which shall be deemed to be one article) and (b) TEA, and (C) any other article to which the Food Con- troller 'may by a general or other Authority issued for the purposes of this clause authorise the Application of the Scheme. The Maximum quantity of a specified article which may be obtained for consumption under this Scheme in any one week by or for the use of any one person within the district shall be such quan- tity 'as the Food Controller may from time to time prescribe for such person. Until the Food Con- troller otherwise directs the prescribed quantify of Butter and Margarine shall be 4 ozs., 'and the prescribed quantity of Tea- shall be 1} ozs. A Farmer or other person not being a farmer or person 'registered under the Scheme, as .a Retailer in respect of any premises, may sell by retail within the district of the Committee any sup- phes of a specified article which are proved, by iiim, ,subject to such conditions as to the making of Returns, the marking of Ration Cards, or the detaching of Coupons and otherwise as the Com- mittee may direct, and every such Farmer or other Person and every purchaser cf only such supplies shall comply with any such directions of the Com- mittee. I The Farmer or other Person may sell only on production of a Food Card which has been regis- tered with bin). On each such Card he mlJT only sell in each week up to the Amount of the weekly'ration, and on selling he must imark indelibly the proper! numbered square on the Butter-Margarine part of the Card. Each square is numbered to cor- respond wMi a particular week, and can only be ] used for sales in that week. I By the week ending April 6th the first 0 squares will be out of date and must be can- celled. Space 7 will then be cancelled for the weel- ending April 13th, and so on. The Farmer cr other Person must divide what supplies the has as fairly as possible between his registered customers. He is not bound to supply the full rations to first corners unless he is cer- tain of having enough to give full rations to all. He may sell part of the ration en a card first and lDIake up the balance later in the same week. Squares which ihave not been used in the proper week cannot -be used later without the permission of the Food Office. As re-turns will be called for from time to. time I -by the Focd Control Committee, it will be neces- sary luhat Farmers and others selling Butter should keep'accurate records of all Butter pro- I duced weekly, and as well as of all sales made. Any further information required may be ob- tained on application to the undersigned. B. L. PRITCHARD, Executive Officer. Food Control Office 21, Castle Street, Brecon, 2nd April, 1918. bl09G/79/114

BUILTH WELLS. I Morris's Seedscasily leading. I Ask tfor war-time boots a't Wyles'. Rev. I). Edwards was home here on leave last week. A full report of St. Mary's vestry meeting will appear next week. Most of the graves of St. Mary's Churchyard were decorated for Palm Sunday and Easter Day. Peas, Beans, Lentels, &c., best quality, con- trol prices.-Davies Bros. Messrs. Ivor Williams and John Wilding (Broad Street) have been re-appointed to act in the capacity of overseers. Owing to recent heavy rain-falls, the river Wye here was considerably swollen, the water under the birdge reaching a depth of 9 feet. Pte. T. Williams (brother of Lieut. Fred Williams) sailed for France recently. Both are sons of Mr W. Williams, Garth Road. Advertisements, notices of meetings, news-items, etc., for the "Expresaf should be sent to Mr G. E. Sayce, Fern Lea. Builth Wells. Church Hall is to be open each afternoon (Thurs- days excepted) from 2.30 p.m. until <"> p.m. for Red Cross Work, commencing Sth inst. Lieut. F. Williams, R.F.A., Pte. Harry Hamar, Pte. J. Fury and Pte. J. Probert (Canadian Artillery) have been home here on Easter leave. For new and reliable Garden Seeds try J. Ward, M.P.S.. Builth Wells. Agent-for Multiple Garden Fertiliser. 1032/64/114 At the Urban Council's meeting on Thursday, Dr. W. Black Jones, J.P., reported there were no cases of in- fectious disease, and that the general health of the town was good. In the recent Alpha competitive meeting, Mr A. P. Morgan (ex-superintendent of the Sunday School) was assisted by the presentsnperintcndent. Mr Isaac Dav- ies, who was also president of the evening's proceedings. Mention was inadvertently omitted in our la,st re- port cf Alpha Sunday .school anniversary services, of the fact that Messrs Ken Richards and Herbert Vest rendered solos in very pleasing style. The death is announced of Mrs Margaret Ann Fraser, who, after a prolonged illness, passed away at Victoria Terrace, Brecon Road, on Thursday. The funeral takes place at St. Mary's Jjilffrch to-day (Thursday). Deceased was only 42 years of age. The arranged Philharmonic concert for 'the bene- fit of Mr Ivor Pugh will be held in the Kino, by permission of Councillor T. H. Worthington, on Thursday, April Iltli. Eminent artistes are tak- ing part. See posters for particulars. 1059/47/44 For Sale, 3,000 yards old dye dress mater- ial, 1/6 to 4/11 per yard; and. 1,000 yards brack, grey, navy, and brown costume serge, 3/11 to 7/11 per yard.—Isaac Price, Cloth Hall. b877 /61/6219 Under the auspices of the local Free Church Council, Rev. R. A At Howells (pastor of Memorial Baptist Church) preached a suitable sermon to a fairly large congregation at Alpha Presbyterian Church on Good Friday morning. Miss Rhcda Jones presided at the lûrgan. Don't let your stock of Stationery get, too low. Give us your orders now for Envelopes, Billheads, Counter Check-books, Receipt Forms, Gummed Labels, Tie on Tags, and all kinds of Business Stationery.—Howard Lewis. There were large attendances at St. Mary's Church services on Good Friday. Communion was observed in the morning, and a large number partook of the sacrament. The 3-hour service (12 a.m. to 3 p.m.), was conducted by the Bishop of Swansea, and the evening service by Rev. S. H, Wenham (vicar). An old Builth resident paid a visit to the town over Easter in the person of Mrs Jones (daughter of Mrs Abraham Davies). On Sunday, Mrs Jones, who is an old member of Horeb Congregational Church, gave an excellent address to the Sunday School, taking as her subject, "The Resurrection." The occasion was marked by a large attendance. At the recent annual meeting of the local Naturalists' Society, Mr G. R. Thomas <n the chair, a satisfactory balance-sheet was submitted. The energetic .secretary, Mrs Rees Thomas, Lochaber, felt constrained, owing to pressure of duties, to abandon her office. A very hearty vote cf thanks was accorded to Mrs Thomas for her work in the past. Miss Annie Owen was then elected to the vacant secretaryship. Arrangements were also made for the summer outings, which will include a visit to the famed gorge of Craig-pwil-du, the Eppynt tumuli, and to other places of interest to the naturalist and archic-ologist. The new treasurer of the society is Mr Davies, manager of the N. & P. Bank. A quiet but pretty wedding was solmnised at St. Mary's Church on Tuesday morning,when the con- tracting parties were Miss Kitty Pric? (daughter of Mrs Charles Price, 1, Groe Street) and Mr J. E. Williams, Pontlottyn, South Wales), son of Mr J. Williams, Pontlottyn). Rev. S. H. Wenham (vicar) officiated. The bride was given away by her uncle (Mr Jones, Cnwchylloe) and Mr T. J. Watkins(Pontlottyn) acted in the capacity of best man. The bridesmaid was Miss Maggie Phillips, Cnwchylloe (cousin of the bride). After the ceremony, a reception was held at the bride's home, the happy couple subsequently leaving for Llanwrtyd Wells, where the honeymoon is being spent. Easter Day services at St. Mary's were marked by crowded congregations, and Holy Communion was observed at 7 a.m., 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. (choral). The anthem, He is risen," was rendered by the choir in a most effective manner, Mr Sydney Phillips presiding at the organ. Solos were also pleasingly rendered by Masters Harold Morrow and Emrys Jones. Rev. S.H. Wenham officiated throughout the (lay. The amount of the Easter offerings was JE27 2s. Od. The church was most appropriately decorated by the following, viz. :—Mrs E. T. Owen and Miss Gittoes ialto), Misses Gwynue Ilowell (pulpit), MiSS Davies and Miss Purvis, Dolygarreg (reading desks), Mrs Ward (war shrine and roll of honour), Mrs Spencer (font) and Mrs E. T. Price (Litany desk).

I YSTRJLDGYNLAI £ >. Two performances of the popular Welsh drama "Die Sion Dafydd" (J. Tywi Jone-s) are to be given by the Dramatic Society shortly. The society has. gained a reputation in the pa.st under its conductor, "Isynis." John Griffiths (31), collier, lodging at 9. Grange Street, Port Talbot. whose parents reside at Chapel Street, was killed at Duffryn, Rhondda Colliery (Afan Valley) on Tuesday afternoon. The afternoon .shift had just descended, and while the deceased was, with others, waiting to get accustomed to the darkness, a piece of brick arching gave way and fell upon him, causing instant death. The shift did not start work. The increasing popularity of the Welsh drama was well maintained here on Wednesday, when the drama "Jac Martin, neu Bobl Llandderwydd" was acted by the Ainon Dramatic Choir, under the conductorship of Mr Hywel Phillips, A.T.S.C. The story is of Welsh rural life, and has an excellent moral. It deals with the social and domestic side of the Welsh character, and is a striking contrast to the malignant pourtrayak of Caradog Evans. All the actor.s performed their parts excellently, despite the fact that this wa.s their first appearance on the stage. At a special police court, on Monday, William David James and Thos. Owen were charged with stealing a razor, the property of Mr James Evans, Commercial Street. Evidence was to the effect that the razor was missed on the evening of the 22nd inst., when Mr Evans was having tea. When charged at the police station each man made statements incriminating the other. James 6a,id, "I did not steal the razor myself, Tom Owen gave it to me on the Square." Owen .said, "I'll tell you all about it now. You have got C 's son. We were in Jim Evans's shop when Jim was having his tea. He (meaning the other defendant) went across the room and pinched the 'razor." Further evidence wa.s, to the effect that the razor was found in James' pocket. James was fined 40/ and Evans discharged.

RHULAN. Driver W. Jukes, R.F.A. (son of Mr and Mrs C. I Jukes, Cwmfilo) is home from Italy on a fortnight's 1 leave. He went there from France, where he was for some months.

SENNYBRIDGE. Mr W. J. Price, auctioneer, conducted the mart here on Tuesday of last week. according to the live ;?toOk regulations. There was a good attendance of butchers and it is surprising to everybody how the farmers of this district find the stock to bring in under the pres- ent conditions of feeding, and there wa? a very fair supply. Seven cattle and 25 sheep were graded. There were also several couple.? of ewes and lambs, cows &nd catve.s, as well as other store cattle, which sold at recent ruling prices.

LLANDOYERY. At next meeting of the Town Council, the members will be called upon to fill the aldermanie seat rendered vacant through the death of Mr D. Saunders Thomas. At the public Hall, on Monday evening, presentations were made to Pte. Willie Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Johnson, Bristol House, on leave from Salonika, Pte. David Lewis, son of Councillor and Mrs Dan Lewis, Orchard Street, and Pte. Albert Evans, son of Mrs Evan. 53, High Street, both on leave from France. The funeral of Mr David Morgan, Pentretygwyn, a well-kncOm agriculturist, took place on Thursday, the interment being at Cefnarthen Congregational Church, Rev. J. Volander Jones, assisted by the Rev. H. Ifor James, Liandovery officiating. There was a large and representative gathering. At a meeting of the Governors of the County Dual School chief business for transaction was the appoint- ment of a clerk to the governors in .succession to the late AI(I. D. Saunders Thomas. Miss M. P. Thomas was selected at a commencing salary of £ 45 per an- num. Xews has been received by Mr R. M. Thomas (72, High Street) that hi.s son, Pte. Willie Rice Thomas, Welsh Regiment, has been slightly wounded and gassed in France. Pte. Thomas is one of three brothers who answered their country's call, and previously served in the Dardanelles, where he was also wounded and attack- ed with trench fever.

ABERCRAYE. Seaman T). J. Mathias, Abercrave, is suffering from pleurisy, and is in hospital at Gosport, Hamps. Seaman D. J. Mathias is ill with pleurisy, and is lying in an English hospital. Mr John George Lewis (son of Mr John Lewis, Davies' Street) sustained injuries to his right hand whilst fol- lowing his employment at Abercrave Colliery last week. The marriage took place at St. David's Church, Abercrave, on Saturday of Mr George Preece, of Aber- crave, to Miss Elizabeth Mary Lloyd, daughter of Mrs Llewelyn, Abercrave. Miss Gladys Lloyd (the bride's sister) acted as bridesmaid, and Mr E. W. Davies, Rhyd-elen, as best man. The ceremony was perform- ed by the Rev. J. Davies, curate-in-charge.

CWMTWRCH. Mr Moses Williams preached at Bryn Scion, Caerau on Sunday. Miss G. Lewis (Colbren) has joined the staff of Tro'rgleien schools. Sapper J. Protlieroe (Gwilym Road, Cwmllynfell), re- cently wounded in France, is now in a London hospital. Mr Ambrose Davies (Pelican Street), and a native of I Cwmtwrch, has joined the colours, and is now station- ed up north. Bombardier Pitman, R.G.A. (Dorset House, Cwmllyn- fell) has been promoted to the rank of corporal, and has now been transferred to the heavy trench howitzers. The funeral took place at Cwmllynfell on Thursday of Archie, the 5-year-old child of Mr and Mrs Macdowell, Owilym ltoad, Cwmllynfell. Rev. D. Jeremy Jones ielfieiatt d. Mr Lewis Owen (Brynhenllys Colliery), Mr Dd. Ed- wards and Mr Idwal Jones (Cwmllynfell) obtained Carmarthen County Council firemen's certificates at an examination in Llanelly. Driver J. Davies, who has seen service with one of the artillery regiments at Salonica, and who was sent back to Malta, after having been disabled, has come home on convalescent furlough. The remains of the late Mrs Maria Edwards (widow of the late Mr Thos. Edwards), were laid to rest at Cwmllynfell on Thursday. Revs. D. Jeremy Jones (Cwmllynfell) and W. D. Roderick (Rhiwfawr) officia- ted.

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I MARKETS I BRECON. '"T' I L t.MIAl- There was a small .supply of beef and mutton. Store cattle sold very dear, yearling bullocks making as high as t25, and barrens up to E3 5. Hardly any pigs in the market. Few cows and calves selling at late rates. Rather a small market all round. I Bull Show and Sale. Much interest centred in the Bull Show and Sale held by Messrs. Miller, Powell and Co., auctioneers. The first prize in the yearlings went to Mr Thomas, Talaehddu. with his very useful bea.st "Bleck Test," bred by him from "Vengeance." The second prize fell to Mr J. Smith, Greenwav, the third to Mr Thomas, Talachddu, and the reserve to Mr J. F. Ricketts, Trebarried. "Block Test" was bougiit in at 50 guineas, the second prize-winner sold for 46 guineas, and the third for 44 guineas. In the two-year-old class the first went to Mr Dd. Morgan, Aberbran, whose exhibit isold for 58 guineas. The second prize was taken by Mr Jenkins, Cefn Pare, the bull fetching 55 guineas in the auction. The judges were Messrs. Owen Price, Xantyrharn, and Mr Phillips, Drostre House.

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