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

"OUR DAY." To the Editor. Sir,—With great pleasure I ask you to publish the result of the Breconshire Collection for Our Day." It is most gratifying to me, and I am sure to all who liiave worked so hard and given so generously, to see that our enthusiasm never waned, and that year by year our collections grew better ajid better, and that this as rwe hope our final one is best of all. I wish to give my grate- ful thanks to all those who so readily and ener- getically backed me for the splendid way -they, worked up their districts, and made my task of organising the county a very pleasant one. They and I thank both those who helped and those who by their generosity made the ifollowing result pos- sible. Yours truly, SARAH G. C. McCLELLAN, Hon. County Secretary. Total Result. £ s. d. Abercrave 13 0 7 Aberyscir and Battle 3 8 0 Brecon 326 14 5 Builth Wells 17 2 1 Bryonia wr 19 5 6 Oathedine and Bwlch 3 18 0 Colbren 3 8 2 Crickhowell and districts 33 7 9 Devynock and Sennybridge. 96 8 5 Gwendd wr and Crickada.rn 3 0 0 G-lasbury-on-Wye (BreconshiTe side) 148 5 10 Crarthbrengy, Llandefaelog & Lower Chapel. 89 7 10 E. O D Gart,ii 1 0 0 Hay 35 10 2 Llanfaea 8 6 0 Llanfrynaeh, C-aritref and Pencelly. 62 4 6 Llanhiamlach 20 0 0 Llangasty 18 0 0 Llangorse 3 4 6 Llanfihangel-talyllyn 2 14 9 Llanwrtyd Wells 14 12 0 Llangaanmarch Wells 4 14 4 Llanspyddid and Glyu 7 5 0 Llanddew 0 7 1 Llangynidr 3 8 6 Penpont — 3 4 4 Trecastle and district. 32 5 0 Talybont, Llanveigan and Llansaint- ffred. 48 0 0 Trallong 3 10 0 Talachddu and Maesyberllan 13 2 8 Ystradgynlais 12 0 0 Total £ 1050 15 9 Llanlranilach Rectory, Dec. 9th, 1918. b832/132/1212

FI PENOYRE RED CROSS HOSPITAL. ] To the Editor. Sir,—-We are most grateful for"the gifts to the hospital during the past week, and to Lord Glanusk for his hampers of vegetables and pota- toes with which lie has continuously supplied the hospital since it was first opened, and, also, the ¡ following :—24 gallons of milk and 4 Ibs. of butter, Mrs McClintock; 68 eggs, Miss Llewelyn Davies, from the districts of Devynock, Senny- bridge. Senny 'and Lhndilo'rfan; 7 eggs, Miss Best, the market scall; X'mas gifts of papers, etc.. from 'Mr Furmedge, Mr Hyatt Williams, and per Miss Best; and prizes for the men, Mr McClintock. Yours, etc., I 31. P. CONWAY LLOYD. I 1 10/12/18. 37/123/13/12 I

EDWARD PRICE, deceased ALL Persons iliaving Claims against, the Esta-te I of the above-named deceased are requested to send particulars to MTS A. C. Price, widow of E. Price, Pantglas, Beulah, Breconshire. before the 18th inst.. after which daite the assets will be distributed, having regard only to those Claims of which notice has then been given. b812/131/1212 MRS EDWARD PRICE. Erwood Bridge Company. i NoTICE is HcrehyGiven that the Ordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the Lion Hotel. Builth Wells, on Monday, the 16th day of December instant, at One o'clock in the afternoon. SYDNEY G. THOMAS, Secretary. Builth Wells, 9th December, 1918. b844/132/1212 TAKE NOTICE. WHEREAS certain persons have been cir- culating rumours that I, the undersigned, have been grading sheep at Merthyr Tydvil be- longing 'to Morgan William Davies, of Llwyny- fedwyn Farm, Penderyn. this is to certify that I have not 'at any time or times graded any sheep belonging to thesaili Morgan William Davies. Dated this 26th November, 1918. (Sd.) HENRY OWEN (Agent for the Ministry of Food), b781/130/1912 Merthyr Tydvil. FOR Sale by Tender, 350 pit wood podes, beech, j birch, spruce, and Scatcth mixed, and two oak trees, mear main road at Bridge House, Franksbridge, near Builth Wells. Tenders to Mr J. J. Evans, Pant, Bryngwyn, Clyro, Hay. b730/129/1212

I -BRECON. Brecon Hunt will meet at 11 o'clock on December 17th at Merthyr Cynog, and on December 21->t at Talachddu. At the. borough police court, on Monday, Timothy Webb, Newmarch Street, was fined 10/- inclusive for driving a motor lorry without ligbts. P.s. Evans gave evidence. Mr J. Cuthbert, of Talybont O.E. School, presided over an ordinary meeting of the local branch of the National Union of Teachers on Saturday at Mount Street Council School. There was a large attendance. The schools, Intermediate and elementary, which were closed sometime ago owing to the influenza epidemic, will not re-open until after Christmas. The County School's.' prize distribution, which should have taken place next Friday, is also postponed. Important—Keep your feet warm by wearing the Watts' wool socks. They can be relied upon, because the make and quality are of the very best. A large stock to choose from.-AViaitts, The Clothier, Brecon. i News has been received in Brecon, and with deep re- gret by his old friends, that 3Ir lohn Davies, formerly assistant-master at the Brecon County Schools, has died at Nottingham from influenza. Mr Davies joined the Army from Brecon about two years ago, and was stationed at Nottingham in the anti-gas. department. 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 leift at 30, Watton, will receive prompt attention. 584 A large and representative meeting of the working- men of the town was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Thursday evening to consider the advisability of form- ing a Trades and Labour Council, and, after hearing the views of several present, a committee was formed to draw up rules and to fix a date for a future open meeting. You can get INFLUENZA REMEDIES at GWILLIM'S, THE CHEMIST, BRECON. "CINNAQUIN," AMMONIATED QUININE, EUCALYPTUS, FORMALIN LOZENQES, CINNAMON, Etc. STORE PRICES (Tel. No. 50). Mr and Mrs B. L. Pritchard, of Harddfan. Brecon, have received a wire stating their eon, Sgt. P. B. Pritchard, of the 21-t Machine Gun Batt., who has. { been a prisoner of war in Germany since 27th March, had landed at Leith'on Tuesday evening. At the time of joining ul) Sgt. Pritchard was on the staff of Lloyd" Bank at Penarth. A Problem Solved—Are you in-doubt as to the best present you can give your fxiends this season? If so, come and see our stock of framed pictures, photo frames, etc., and we (have no doubt that your problem iwill be solved. A large and varied assortment can be seen at Oscar Watkins's, 'Top of Lion Street, Brecon. 729/122 A verdict of "death from natural causes" was return- ed by the coroner, Mr M. F. Thomas, at the inquest held on Monday, touching the death of Mr* Mary Roberts (46), 3, St. Michael Street. The evidence of the daughter was to the effect that on the 20th ult. she and her mother were in bed suffering from influenza Sometime before day?ght on the following morning she missed her mother and found her lying dead on the stairs. Dr. Francis said death was due to acute in- fluenza. Coug'h and Colds are prevalent throughout the town and district. GwiUim's Celebrated Cough Linctus, the best known family remedy, is hiaving a. remarkable sale on account of its excellence, in cases of Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma., Loss of Voice, etc. In bottles 1/3, 2/6 and 5/ only of Walter Gwillim, M.P.S., Chemist, Brecon. 462/99 Owing to the band of the Borderers being on leave, prior to joining the 2nd Battalion now in France, it has been arranged through the High Sheriff (Mr David Powell) and the Mayor that the bugle band of the IC.L.B. sliould meet at the station every prisoner of war returning to the town. Last Tuesday evening the band met Cpl. King, son of Mr King, stationmaster, and played him hornt. The High Sheriff and the Mayor were present to give him a welcome. The tune the band plays is "Here we are again, boys." A National Duty—As many of our boys will soon be returning, ft is our duty to 'see that our homes are made bright and cheerful to receive them. We can help you to do this by furnishing you with a, suitable Wallpaper, of which you will find :a large selection in stock ait the old address— Oscar Watkins, Top of Lion Stredr, Brecon. 7299/122 A special thanksgiving service was held on Sunday evening at Llanfaes Mission Chapel. There was a goodly congregation. Mr D. J. Richards officiated and preach- ed. Thanks were expressed to Mr Richards for his good services, and also to Mr Evan Evans, who had effectively made expression of the service in his lSolo, "Babylon." Tender expressions of sympathy were extended to those who had recently been bereaved, and hope was renewed now that we were on the batter side of the war and the recent epidemic. The superintendent, Mr Robinson, has again -arranged for the usual X'ma,s tree, but thi& has to be deferred for a while. The first prisoner of war to arrive home at Brecon is t Pte. Wilfrid Ashton, of the Lincolns, son of Mr and Mrs David Ashton, Conway Street. Young Ashton went out to France at Easter last, and was taken prisoner on May 27th. He was sent to Frankfort, and for a time worked in the German copper mines. He says that had it not been for the parcels of food from home he and others would have fared very badly. When the armis- tice was declared they were liberated, and on crossing tha frontier he found himself with the Americans. His brother, Herbert, who was twice wounded, the last time badly in the foot, «as the first Brecon bov to win dis- tinction. being awarded the Military Medal earlv in the war.

f NEWCHURCH. I AT LAST. A PERMANENT DAILY DENTAL SURGERY has been opened in Hay by Mr. A. S. Henderson, BROOK HOUSE, BROOK STREET. Call there before going elsewhere. 629/127

I CUSOP. I AT LAST. A PERMANENT DAILY DENTAL I SURGERY has been opened in Bay by Mr. A. S Henderson, BROOK HOUSE, BROOK STREET. I Call there before going elsewhere. 629/127

BRYNGWYN. "r AT LAST. A PERMANENT DAILY DENTAL SURGERY has been opened in Hay by Mr. A. S. Henderson, BROOK HOUSE, BROOK STREET. Call there before going elsewhere. 629/127

TALGARTH. J AT LAST. A PERMANENT DAILY DENTAL SURGERY has been opened in Hay by Mr. A. S. AT LAST. ? basX? ?opTS E I BROOK STREET. Henderson, BROOK HOUSE, BROOK STREET. Call there before going elsewhere. 629/127

GLASBURY-ON-WYE. AT LAST. A PERMANENT DAILY DENTAL SURGERY has been opened in Hav by Mr. A. S. Henderson. BROOK HOUSE, BROOK STREET. Call there before going elsewhere. 629/127

SENNYBRIDGE. Christmas Night Concert. A treat in store again. Please arrange to attend. b783/131/1912

IIPORTART NOTICE TO FARMERS. All Farmers within the area of Brecon are re- commended to get their supplies of Seed Corn Dressing such as CORYUSINE, BLUE STONE, FARMERS FRIEND, etc. AT LOWEST PRICES From WALTER GWILLIM, M.P.S,, Veterinary Chemist, BRECON. « SAVE YOUR SUGAR. We have a large stock of Uncontrolled SACCHARIN TABLETS Scientifically Blended. OUR PRICE:- 2/- per 100. 3/10 per 200. These tablets have AN ANALYST'S GUARANTEE OF PURITY AND HARMLESSNESS. — Customers orderingjthrough the post must en- close 2d..to cover postage. HAMAFTS High-Class Grocers, J3TJILTBL WELLS

I BUILTH WELLS. Morris Groceries as ever the Finest. Peas, Beans and Lentels. Finesi quality. ,Davies Bros. Sapper A. D. Main (Yctrad House, Park Road) is home on 14 days' leave from France. Large stocks of goloshes, gaiters, and slippers. —AYyles Bros. The leading house for ladies' and children's millinery.-Price, Cloth Hall, Builth. Capt. Pratt, who has been a prisoner of war in Ger- many for some considerable time, arrived home on Wed- nesday morning. Advertisements, notices of meetings, news-items, etc., for the "Express" should be sent to Mr G. E. Sayce, Fern Lea, Builth Wells. Private Christmas Cards ail all prices. Special values in boxes of mixed cards 1/ 1/6, 2/- and i-ipward,R.-Howard Lewis. Mr J. D. Harper begs to announce to e people of the 'town and district that he has opened a High-Class Furnishing and Ironmongery Business iat Hazel's Old Furniture Store (op- posite the Plough Hotel). Support and custom are respectfully solicited. All goods guaranteed. In- spection invited. b795/131/1212

I LLANWRTYD WELLS. Lieut. A. T. Lewis (Ffynonau) has just been home on leave. Mr James Davies (haulier) has died at the age of 74 years. Pte. J. T. Jones (son of Mrs Jones, Bwlchau) has landed in France. •Sec.-Lieut-. T. P. Williams (Penmaenllydd farm) has. re-joined the forces in France. At the recent annual meeting Irfon and Towy Hunt, the working of the past season was reviewed and con- sidered satisfactory. Pte. C. Davies (Abergwesyn Shop) and Pte. R. Davies (Abergwesyn) and Pte. F. Morgan (Dolgoy) have been home on leave. The recent special meeting of the Urban Council dis- cussed the proposed extension of the gas service to the Cambrian Factory, and agreed to do all in their power for the parties concerned. Mr S. Griffiths (clerk) being asked to write the Gas Company. The Clerk was alio asked to apply for a closing order in respect to Derwen- unig Cottage. 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. Hearty congratulations to Mr David Williams, Station House, in winning first prize and a special at Ferndale poultry ishow with his noted black rose bantam cockerel. Mr WiHiams is a great breeder of prize ban- tams, and has taken a very keen interest in the breed. A pair of these birds were sold recently for t25.

HAY. I A goodly number attended the Free Church weekly Ptoyer meeting, which was held at the Congregational Church on Tuesday evening. A social for the members of the Free Chnrch Girls' Guild was held on Monday evening at the Wesleyan Schoolroom, when a very pleasant evening was spent. A committee meeting, to make the necessary arrange- ment for a flag day for the sailors, to be held on the 21st inst., was held at the Council Offices on Tuesday. AT LAST. A PERMANENT DAILY DENTAL SURGERY has been opened in Hay bv Mr. A. S. Heuderson-BROOK HOUSE, BROOK STREET. Call there before going elsewhere. 629/127 At the Congregational Church on Sunday, the services were taken by Rev. D. C. Lloyd, Glasbury. Rev. T. Loveridge, Erw.cod, conducted the morning and evening services at tift Baptist Church on Sunday.

PILES CAN BE CURED WITHOUT AN OPERATION OR MONEY BACK FROM YOUR OWN CHEMIST. Thousands of readers who suffer the acute agony and debilitating effects of piles, haemorrhoids, pruritus, dcc., iwill be greatly interested to know that these afflictions osm now be cured without re- sorting to the knife and all its pain, danger, and uncertainty of permanent results. It was once said by a- prominent medical man that such oper- I ations are often like pruning a tree. They stop the growth in one placo only to promote iit in a dozen others. A well-known London consulting chemist and expert in analytical work devoted most of his time for nearly la year to research and experi- ments with a view Ito perfecting a cure for eczema and other serious skii diseases, Not only 'did ho discover a soothing, antiseptic, and non- ¡ astringent curative compound which was amaz- ingly efficient in banishing skin affections by cor- recting their cause, but ibb,is compound, known as Nemolin', thas now been found to possess remark- table curative powers when applied to piles. Here- tofore, pile treatments have consisted of powerful astringents, which gave only temporary results, since by shrinking the tissues and blood vessels they merely increased the congestion, which is the primary cause of all piles, etc. Nemolin has just the opposite effect. It stimulates the local blood circulation, so all pain, itching, burning, and smarting istops, congestion is entirely dis- persed, and affected parts almost immediately re- turn to perfectly normal and healthy condition. Nemolin can be obtained of all chemis. NOTE.—An interesting treatise on the act-ion I of Nemolin in cases of chronic piles, etc., written by the eminent chemist referred to in the above a?icle, will be sent prepaid to anyone sufficiently interested to enclose -a penny stamp for the return postage. Address Chief Chemist, Research Laboratories, 67, Bolsover Street, London, W.I. Printed and Published by G. E. SAYCE, at the "Brecon and Radnor Express" Offices, Express Buildings, Bulwark, in the Chapelry of St. Mary, in the Borough amd County of Brecon, on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1918. I I I A A A ,1 ? CHRISTMAS PRESENTS THREE SEASONABLE WATCHWORDS. ARMISTICE ALLIES & ALFRED A. ADCOCK, who is now Showing an A 1 Collection of Handkerchiefs, Jackets, Blouses, Gloves, Furs, Fancy Linens, &c. All acceptable Presents. SEE WINDOWS. WARWICK HOUSE, BRECON. Xmas « » ow REAL CHRISTMAS VALUES.—Now is the time for the keen buyers who have been watching for the opportunity. They can, profitably, at London House, Builth, choose from a remarkable assortment of season- able Millinery, tasteful Blouses, fashionable Coats, fancy Coat Collars, Scarves, and Gloves,- &c., &c., attractively priced, yet really good in quality. SEE OUR WINDOWS and-in your own interests-make a thorough inspection of our Special offerings for the Yule Tide and Victory Festivities. BLOUSES that adorn as well as clothe, and are perfect in every detail, in Silk, Crepe-de-chine, Delaine, Luvisca, Prints, in striped or plain colours.—Prices, 5/11 to 39/11., < GLOVES.—New ones for this Season, hundreds of Gloves all styles, sizes and colours. A well se- cured range of Reindeer and Washleather, Brown, Chamois and Grey-Ranging from 5/11 to 9/11 a pair. SCARVES.-Lovely Scarves, a beautiful selection in plain and striped knitted. There is a great variety of all the new colourings. Really charm- ing effects -Prices, 2/11 to 21/- each. COLLARS.—Fancy Coat Collars, all new shapes, in Cloth, Pique, Lace, Silk, in white, cream, or colours —Prices, 6fd. to 5/11 each. London House, BUILTH. < MissELSIE BOURNE PRICE, L R.A.M Licentiate of Royal Academy of Music. Matthay Pupil. Fully certificated and trained teacher, with seven years' experience. Pupils received for Pianoforte, Violin, Harmony, Theory, Form and Counterpoint. Successful Preparation for all Examinations of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music. Recent successes in 1917 include the Intermediate, Higher and Lower Grades of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music. BUILTH WELLS. b81fi.255 | WOODLANDS, Day and Boarding School for Girls -Preparatory for Little Boys. I CAMDEN ROAD, BRECON. Uinal Englteh Sftbjecti; Nature Study; Needlework; French; Drawing; Painting; Health Bxerdiet; Danotaa. MUSIC A SPECIALITY. SHORTHAND AND BOOK-KpiPINQ. I Ontalde Stndenta may attend for any of the above 811b1.