The Brecon County Times Neath Gazette and General Advertiser for the Counties of Brecon Carmarthen Radnor Monmouth Glamorgan Cardigan Montgomery Hereford

IN THE LIONS' DEN. Mayor of Brecon's Venture. Tbfl Mayor (Mr J Conway L!oyd) delivered an address at the openiias4 meeting of the session of the Brecon Chamber of Trade on Tuesday nibt. There was a large attendance which incladed the Deputy Mayor (Alderman David Powell) and several councillors. Mr Wm Morgan, the president of the Chamber, in welcoming the Mayor, said that there wag talk in the street that the Council Bad Chamber were enemies, on different sub- jects, but it had just come to his notice that a tetter of thanks which the Chamber had passed to the Council for carrying oat certain im- provements bad oever reached the Council f"'l' some cause or other (Laughter and cries c,i Shame" from some of the councillors). He was pleased to see the Deputy Mayor and several other councillors present; it showed that the Chamber and the Council were in harmony. (Hear, hear). The Mayor, who received a warm welcome, said thai while cogitating over what he would speak about that night he thought of the lesson he read in church last Sanday of Daniel's venture in the den of lions, and be felt that be was iu the same circamatanoes as Daniel, by htoriDg into the meetiag. (Loud laughter). His period of office as Mayor was nearly up, they ought to invite the new Mayor into the den of lions and not himself. (More laughter). Before, however, his time was expired, he weald like to see the letter of thanks turning up, as nothing would give them greater satis- faction and compensation for the advice the Chamber had from time to time given them than to receive a letter of shanks. (Laughter). The Town Council were the governing body of the town and they were a most democratic body, and that meeting could have no idea of the accuracy and diligeccj with which they bad information about every paddle in the town and danghill in Llanfaes. (Laughter). He was glad to see from the report of the National Federation of Chamber of Trades that they wero raising their voices regarding such matters as refixing cf pcutie holidays, the Daylight Saving Bill, railway rates, and the relief of local taxation. But perhaps they did Dot ppend much time in discussing those natters the horse fair at Llaufaes interested tLfcoo much more. (Laughter). RIFLE RANGE PROSPECTS BAD. There was one thing in which he was specially interested and in which he had had much sup- port from the members or the Chamber of Trade, and that was the question of the rifle range. If they could get a range near Brecon they might be able to get a number of troops to c,iidp during the summer. He hoped that something would be done, although the outlook looked hopeless at present. Dealing with im- provements which could be effected, the Mayor said that instead of being an ornament to the town the upper and lower portions of the Honddu from the Honddu bridge were a dis- grace and an eyesore, and something ought to be done to bring that part into line with the natural beauties of the town. Another question was to get the Post Office in a more accessible position. (Hear, hear.) ELECTORS SHOULD TRUST THEIR REPRESENTATIVES. Referring apparently to Press and committee" question, Mr Lloyd said it was advisable that the electors should trus: the people they had veted for both in the Town Council and the County Council without having a reporter present whenever a committee met. He felt very confident that people who bad served the Towt-t Council so long as the deputy-mayor (Aid. Powell), Mr Best and utber councillors were on the Council they would heartily welcome any suggestion that was made for the improve- ment of the town. (Hear, hear.) Aid David Powell endorsed the remark of the Mayor that there was no feeling of antagonism between the Council and the Chamber of Trade. (Hear, hear.) They as a Town Council, like the County Council, were an administrative body and could not do everything they were asked, but if they had the power to do things they would be glad to do them. (Hear, bear.) On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr David Morgan (who made a most interesting and amusing speech), a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Mayor for his address.

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS. PHRSONAL.—Mr Edaie Jones (Bristol House), who has eitberco played football for Llanwriyd Wells has signed on for Builth We!!s this season. The Missts Lily and Blodwen Jones, (Nenaddaa) have left the town to take an appointments in Pontypridd. FUXHOUNDS :-Some very exciting sport has been forthcoming at each of the "field days" since the commencement of the season. Threl) foxes have been killed already. CHURCH INSTITUTE.—It is very gratifying to learn that the debt oc the Church Institute which was only opened some eighteen months ago has nearly been wiped off. Only £ 24 10s. Od. remains to be liquidated. DEATH.—Mrs Barnes, THE eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Powell, Bariam Villas, died at Merthyr on Friday week. I HARVEST FESTIVAL—Harvest thanksgiving services were held at the parish ohnrcb on Thursday, and were weil attended throughout the day. The church bad been tastefully decorated by the following.—Mrs Evaus (Tbe Rectory). Mrs Jones, Mrs Evans and Miss Evans (Cwmbryn House). Mrs Ball, Miss Thomas, Miss Bennett, Miss Staires, Miss Beesie Thomas, Miss Evelyn Arthur (Station Bouse) and Mrs Edgar WiHiams (Saville House). Holy Communion was administered at 8 a.m. to a large number of Communicants. The other services were held at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. the Rev. D. Maldwyn Davies preaching in English in the afternoon and the Rev. E. Thompson Jenkins in English and Welsh in the evening. Between the services tea wa". provided at the Cbarch Institute the tables being presided over by the following:—Mrs Jones and Miss Evans (Cwmbryu House). Mrs Phillips (Churchill House) and Mrs Bowen (Aberceiros). The anthem "While the earth remainth" (Berthold Tours) wis beautifully sung by the choir, under the conductorsbip of Mr W Stephetisi (Post Office). Mr D. J. Davies (Malvern House) rendering the solo in a most able manner. ThE collections at the three services, in their respective order, were in aid of the Swansea Hospital, Waifs' and Strays' Society and the Diocesan Fnnd. The festival was continued on Sunday and in the afternoon a Children's service was held at which offerings in kind were received on I behalf of the Waifs and Strays Cripple Home, Byfleet. ITEMS IN BRIBP.—There are several new houses in course of erection in the village. Three military officers motored to different parts of the surrounding districts on Friday and Saturday la»t. Those who are anxiona to know the purpose of their migrations most wait and see. Exceptionaiiy heavy rains fell here on Sunday evening and the rivers were soon swollen to a great depth.

LLANDEWIIR-CWM. CHURCH RESTORATION.—At a meeting of the Reaturu'.iua Curumiuce held at the CLurcb Hall, Builth, on the 15th inst., four tenders for the restoration of the nave and tower of the Parish Church were received ranging from f350 to 14,57 10s. The lowest tender was accepted, and it proved to be that of Mr Robert Meredith (builder, Builth Wells). Mr Meredith has promised to proceed with the work at once, and fey Christmas it is hoped it will be nearly com- pleted It may he here mentioned that the ehancel is undergoing restoration at present, the expense been defrayed by Miss Thomas (pencerrig).

HAY. AOO»ENT.—As a boy named John Davies, son of Mr Davies, farmer, Upper Court, Clifford, was proceeding on his pony to Hampton Grammar School on Monday morning last. the pony slipped on the greasy road opposite Swan Terrace, and fell. It rolled over but the boy got clear of it. and fortunately neither were injured. GOLF.—Tbe Hay Club was represented by a team of eight at Harpton Court, New Radnor, on Saturday last. Harpton won by six games two. Mr C. E. Tunnarde Moore and Captain Peacook were the successful Hay players. UNIONIST MEETING AT CLYRO.—There was a largely attended meeting at Clyro Assembly Rooms, on Tnesday evening last, presided over by Col. Vivian Henry. Mr Venables Llewelyn, the prospective Unionist candidate for Radnorshire, and the Rev. Dr. MacLaughlin, a Nonconformist minister from Armagh, made telling speeches. MR. G. H. MORGAN, K.C., M.P.—Mr George Hay Morgan, M.P., is amongst the latest batch of K.C.'s." His appointment as a King's Counsel was announced on Saturday. THE ROADS.—The roads, especially the Brecon Road, were at the end of last week and be. ginning of this a source of great danger to traffic owing to their slippery state. Clee Hill chippings had to be spread over them to give borsee a foothold. RENT AUDIT.—Th* Tregoyd Ront Audit was held at the Swan Hotel on Tborsday last, and a large number sat down to the dinner. Toww CLOCK.—Mr W Lewis, builder, etc., of Clifford, has considerably improved the ap- pearanoe of the Town Clock. The face and hands have been cleaned and the masonry pointed. The railings at the foot of the tower have also been painted. DIOCESAN CONFERENCE.—Hay was well repre- sented at the great demonstration held at the Market Hall, Brecon, against the Welsh Church Bill on Tuesday, the 14tb inst., in connection with the Diocesan Conference. POLICH OOURT-On Monday-before Messrs J Williams Vaughan (chairman), J Cater, T J Stokoe and Jnn Morgan—Charlotte Price was summoned for being drank and disorderly. P.C. Griffiths proved th3 case and defendant waq Sued £ 1 and costs; in default 14 days. LIBERAL CLUB.—A medirg was held at the Liberal Club on Friday evening last when Mr R T Griffiths presided. The balance nheet for the ptkst year wag presented aud was considered satisfactory. Arrangements were made for the entertaining of the members daring the ooming winter months. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. -Dar i ii p- the past two weeks Sir Chas P Lucas, K.C.M.G., has been staying at Hay Castle, as the guest of his sister, the Dowager Lady Glanusk. The Lord Bishop of E!y also stayed at Hay Castle on Tuesday, thrj 14tb inat. COLLIBRY DISASTER.—Among the many who have to mourn tie loss of relatives in the SenchenyJd Colliery disaster is Mrs James Lewie, of Be-it Ht.'o.et, whose uncle, Mr W H Jones, of Abertridwr, and brothers in-law Mr Bert Botton and Mr Harold Button, both of Abertridwr, are among the entombed miners. I FOOLISH Boys.-When Col R D Garuona- Williams wai driving his motorcar on Saturday along the Brecon Road towards the town, between Oak Row and Harley Almshouses two boys deliberately stood in the road and watobed the motor approach antil it got eo near that Col Williams had to make a sharp detain; to avoid one 01 them. The result was a skid on the slippery rOid, and the oar turned right round. The mud guard ol the left front wheel eam" in contact with the wall in front of the houses in Oak Row and was badly bent, and the left back wheel was punctured. It was very fortunate that the occupants were unhurt. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION LECTURES.—On Mon- day evenirg last at the Council Schools, Professor E Ernest Hughes, M.A., Aseistaot Lecturer ia History at the University College, Cardiff, continued his course of lectures on Welsh History. The period dealt with was "From the Romans to the Norman Conquest." A»ain there was a lirge number present and the lecture was greatly appreciated and enjoyed. PARISH CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The decorations at the Pariah Church for the harvest festival services on Thorsday were exceptionally gOO). Mattins was said at 8 and Holy Communion was administered imwe- diately after, the Rev J J deWinton (vicar) being the celebrant. The church was thronged for Evensong at 7 45 when the special preacher was the Rev J Henson, M.A., headmaster of Hereford Cathedral School. The service was fully choral -,nd was intoned by the Vicar. The lessors we-e read by Col R D GarconK- Williams. Saniieti's setting- to the Canticles were >!uu and thp anthem was "TboTi Visit est the Earth by W Hutchinp Callcoit. Mr T P Wfcst, Ma B&c., was at the. or gar. The col- lee,ion was given to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospo!. A processional hjmu was sung at the cocclusiou of the service. WELSH BORDER LODGE, R.A.O.B.-At the meeting of tbc. Welsh Boeder Lodge of Buffaloes, held at the Swan Hotel on Wednesday, the 15th iust., there was a large attendance of members to welcome a number of the Kiogton and Builth brethren. Primo A E Woodley occupied Lhe chair. Bro H Byron presented the Lodge with three pair of boffalo horns to adorn the Lodge Rccm. A vote of thanks was accorded him on the proposition of Bro R B Puyhe Morgan, KO.1. Primo the Rev J J deWinton proposed the health of the Visitors aud Bro Walter Leonard, K O.M. (Builth) and Bro W Holmes. C.P. (Kington) responded. The following gave songs, etc., Bros D G Price, Rbyg Hardiug, A J deWinton, E J Stephens and H B C Whitebouse, Bro R B Pughe Morgan accompanying.

CWMDU. PARISH COUNCIL.-The quarterly meeting of the Parish Council was held on the 13th inst, Mr Josiah Phillips presided Others present were Mapr tbo Hon. W. Bailey, Messrs David Davies (Neuaddfach), W. Isaac (Gwecdwr), Price Jones (Bwlch), John Thomas (Noyadd), Lewis Davies (Bwlch), D. Tutbill, R. Evans and the clerk (Mr W. Powell). Arising from the correspondence, the Chairman states that as Mr Thomas Price (Bwlch) was uot present, neither bad he replied to the letter sent him by the Clerk, it was his duty to declare the seat vacant. The two Bwlch representatives were then asked to nominate sonaeoua to fill the vacancy, and it was agreed to ask Mr Thomas Jones, Neuaddfry Farm to take the seat. ThE accounts of the Council for the year ended 31st, and duly audited by the District Auditor, were submitted showing a balance in baud of 12 8a 3d. The half-year's balance sheet ot the overseers, was also handed round for inspection showing total receipts together with the last balance of R904 14° 5d and total payments £758 7s Sd, leaving a balance in band of £ 146 6s 9d. The Clerk explained that he bad asked Mr Tutbill to be present that night to support if necessary the complaints he had been making recently with regard to the calvert near his house and which crossed the District Council road. He (the Clerk) had personally seen the culvert aud thought that something should be done in the matter. The Chairman I rtro afraid that the traffic that way does not justify the Distriat Council doing anything in the matter. The road is very little used. Major Bailey: Is it dangerous ?-Tbe Clerk: Yes, to some extent. It was decided that tbe Clerk should write to the Surveyor with regard to Cwmrhos picb the clerk thought that the County Council should make some arrangement with the owner of the land to erect a wall to prevent the buck continually coming down.

Diphtheria at Brecon. Another p&tieut pofferins; from diphtheria was taken to the Brecon Isolation Hospital yeaierUiy (Weda-^duy) morafng. This is the only case that has occurred for seven or eight days, and it is now thought that the disease has practically been stamped out.

"County Times" Fixture List. Friday, October 24th.-County Edacation Committee. Wednesday, Ootober 29th. — Territorials' Dance, Drill Hall, Talgarth Minstrel Enter- tainment, Church Hall, Talybont-on-Usk, 7.30 p.m. Friday, October 31st.-Brecousbire Assizes. Friday, November 7th.-County Council (postponed from Ootober 31st owing to Assizes.) Wednesday, November 12th.— Oddfellows' Soiree and Dance, Town Hall, Talgarth, 6 and 9.30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25th, and Wednesday November 26th, Lord Tredegar's Agricultural Show at Newport. Friday, December 19th.—Higher Eduoation Committee (instead of December 26tb). Friday, January 2nd.—Education Buildings and Staffing and Salaries Committees. Monday, January 5th.-Educatioii Finance Committee. Tuesday, January 6tb.-Breoonshire Quarter Sessions. January 7tb,1914.—Eisteddfod in connection with Usk Lodge, R.A.O.B., in Town Hall, Brecon. Friday, January 16th.—Standing Joint and Main Roads Committees. Monday, January 19th.—County Finance Committee. Friday, January 23rd.-00anty Education Authority. Friday, January 30tb.—County Council. [See separate Notice for the Rev. Dr. MacLaugblin's Meetings.] Entertainments, public meetings, etc., wbiob are advertised in the ''Brecon County Times, will be notified under the above heading without further charge. Similar notices of other events will be accepted at advertisement rates.

FARMERS' DINNER AT BUILTH WELLS. The New Courting of Agriculture. With the object of increasing the interest in the Bailtb Branch of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union, a dinner was held at the Swan Hotel, Buiith Wells, on Monday after. noon. Mr Thomas Davibs (Vronolao), presided and was supported by members of the branch and others. Messages were received from Mr C. Venables Llewelyn and Mr J. Smith, of Greenway, regretting their inability to attend. The Chairman gave the loyal toast and the toast of the bishops and clergy and ministers of all denominations." Thrj Rev David Owen in replying to the latter toast, said bo could Dot say how many denom- inations there were, but all of them were established by law—(laughter)—including five places of worship in Bailth Wells. He hoped that at some future date they woald all come- to be as one, bat be was afraid that would no happen in his time. Mr John Evacs (Erwood), in proposing "Success to Agriculture," said farmers were b coming more important every day, and now every party in the Staie tried to court them. The time had arrived, however, when the farmers had to fight their own battle in the same way as other sections of the community had done. They bad many grievances anri those would exist till they get the right men to represent them in Parliament. Ireland had twelve farmers M.Ps., Scotland one, England two, and Wales one, who was half a farmer and half an Ironmonger. Oat of 670 members in the House of Commons, only sixteen of the members represent Agriculture, and be con- sidered that it was worthy of better represen- tation than that. The greatest hindrance to their success was the person who would not join the Union. Mr EvanFi wens on to show that only one out of every ten of the farmers in the country were members of the Union, and asked where were the other niue. Mr O. W. Davies said the farmer was doing very well now, as he had been having good money for his flock, but they were ouly polling up a little after what they had suffered during the hut few years, which had been yay bad fcr the farmers. The great question wbich faoeu them all was the labour question, but how to have it altered be coald not say. Having referred to the way the working men of other counties lived, the speaker said iu this country they were paying rates that'they ought not to pay. Moreover, they were educating the children of the rural disptict -o that they would not remaiu on the land, and therefore they were paying money that should bo coming from other pourcea. Tbe only way they could alter these things was by joining the Farmers' Union. Mr J R Baobe (Knighton), urged the necessity of farmers joining the Union. The rates were increasing daily, and would con- tinue to do so, as every Act passed in Parlia- ment meat t increased taxation. Tbe ratepayer bad to bear an unfair share of the burden of taxatinu, and he advocated that mors mouoy should be voted oat of the National Exchequer for certain purposes. Dealing with the Insu- rance Act, Mr Bacbe said it was most unfair to the farmer and farm labourer, and required to be altered. Mr P. James (Knighton) also spoke to the tonst. Mr Jas. Pryce, in giving the toast of "Town aud Trade of Builtb Wells," expressed a regret at the members of the Urban District Council not being able to join them that afternoon. It was the sincere hope of the Union to have monthly fairs established at Baiith Wells and he believed that would prove beneficial to the farmers and to the tradespeople of the town. Mr J. S. Davies, in responding, eaid all the farmers had to do with regard to the monthly fairs wag to keep worrying the Council till they responded to their request. The Council's argument was that the Union did not repre- sent the whole district and the only way to meet that argument was by all the farmers joining the Union. Mr J. C. Webb also responded. Mr C. Vaugban Wesle gave "the Visitors" and lithe Press" and Mr J. P. Griffiths responded. Mr J. L. Davies proposed the health of the Chairman and Mr Thomas, in responding thanked the host and hostess (Mr and Mrs Charles Jones) for the excellent way iu which they had catered.

Llanbedr-Painscastle and Llan- ddewifach. HARVEST FESTIVALS.-On Friday, the 17th inst., harvest festival services were held in Llanddewifacb Church at 2.30 in the afternoon, when the Rev. Preb. D Griffith, vicar of Clyro, preached to a full church. In the evening the Rev. W Thomas, M.A., vicar of Bryngwyn, preached to a large congregation in Llanbedr I Church. The churches were beautifully decor- ated by the ladies for the occasion. Miss Williams. Penisarplwff, Llandilo, presided at the organ in Llanddewifach Church and Mr MacKness, the head teacher of Painscastle School, presided at the organ in Llanbedr Cburch. The Vicar too the services, and good collections were realised towards the Churches' funds.

LLANIGON. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The harvest festival service at Llanigon Parish Church was held on Friday afternoon last. The church was prettily decorated and there was a very large congregation. l

MARKETS GUIDE. Trade and Prices. LLANGAMMARCH WELLS HORSE FAIR, Wednesday, Ootober 15th.-There was a good supply of cart horses, oolts, and ponies but it was not eqnal to the demand, and there was an early clearance at good prices. Colliers met ready buyers at prices ranging from t38 to 142 each, good class cart sucklings made from £15 to j618 eich, cobs from £18 to R25, cob oolts, f,5 to X7 each, mountain ponies RS to £ 12, and mountain pcoy colts 93 to JE5. BRECON, General, Friday.—Trade was brisk, for a good supply. Quotations Batter, Is 2d per lb; eggs, 7 and 8 for Is; fowls, 28 9d each chickens, 5s 6d to 6s 6d per coaple ducke, 6s 6d to 7s 6d per couple; geese, lOd per Ih; rabbits, 6d and 9d each; apples, 8d and lOd per quarter tomatoes, 4d and 6d per lb; blackberries (a limited supply), 4d per quart. TALGARTH, General, Friday.—There was a good demand, produce being quickly bought up. Prices :—Eggs, 9 for Is butter, Is Id to Is 3d per ib dressed fowle, 5s 6d to 78 per ccnple clacks, 6s to 83 per couple geese, 93 to lOd per lb; rabbits, 8d each; apples, Id and n-d per lb blaokberries, Id per lb cauli- 2 flowers, Id and Hd each. NEWBRIDGE ON-WYE, Horse Fair, Friday. There was a large supply and trade was brisk. Leading prices were :—Good class carters, f45 to 4.52 colliers, JE34 to C47 best cart colts, JE17 to 125 second class colts, JE12 to -917 cobs, X20 to £ 23 cob colts, £5 10s to .£7 mouutain pony coits, JE2 10s to S3 5s. BRECON, Cattle, Tuesday.—There was a moderate supply, but qnite equal to the demand. Prices :-Cows and calves made recent rates. Yearling bullocks made E14 beef, 7Ad per lb calves, £6 15s lamb, 9^d per lb mutton, 7|d to 8d per ib. Pigs: PorkesR made from 12s 6d to 13s per score bacons, from £ 4 to 15 small store pigs were a drug. Mr R. T. Williams (Messrs D. Price, F.A.I., and Williams, auctioneers), conducted a sale uf some pedigree eowg aud oilves at the Cattle Market, from the btook of Mr D. Price, at Penlan Farm. Cows made from JE9 15 to £ 17 10s. and calves from £ 5 10s to £ 6 15s. BUILTH WELLS, Cattle, Monday—Large supply of fbeep and cattle. Demand not so brisk as last week, and prices not quite PO high. Quotations :—Radnor and Kerry ewes. 84g to 38s Welsh eweR, 17s to 23s good ClaRS store lambs, 249 to 283 Welsh limbs, 88 to 12-i. Cattle trade rather dull and heavy. Cows with calves, £12 tot:16 each beat class yearling bu'locks, XS 10s to X9 10s two-year- old bollocks, £ 11 10s to £ 13. Pigs sold fairly well at prices from 21:3 to 25s each. BUILTH WELLS, General, Monday. — Sapply plentiful and ihe quality good. Prices: Butter, Is 2i to Is 3d per lb eggs (scarce), 8 for 18; chickens, 4s 6d to 5s 6d per couple ducks, 5s to 5s 6J per couple rabbits, 7d to 8d each apples 2d to 3d per lb potatoes, ld per lb BIRMINGHAM, Cattle, Taosday.-Srnall supply of cattle and sheep, and slow trade. Beef 6kd to 7r1, mutton 7id to 9!d, lamb 8 £ d lOd per Ib, Fair sapply of pigs and trade ruled good. Bacon pigs 119 9d, small piga 118 9d to 12s, and RnwR 10s 9d per score. HEREFORD Cattle, Wednesday.—Beef trade not so good as last week best bullocks making up to 7^3 but generally 7id per lb. 4 Cows sold at 6d to 7d per lb. Storesafairshow and all useful lots sold, but prices hardly as good as last week. Sheep trade good, and fat sheep dear, best fat weathers up to 9d. Pigs sold remarkably well, jporks up to 9d per lb small stores not quite up to last week's figures, because of the large supply. HEREFORD Poultry, Wednesday.—Good supply of poultry. Live fowls made from 3s to 4s 6d per couple, and ducks 4s to 5s. Dressed chickens made from 4s to 5s per couple, and ducks 5s 6d to 6s 6d geese at 9d per lb. Butter was Is 3d per Ib retail, and Is 2d wholesale eggs 8 a Is wholesaie and 7 a Is retail.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. PERSONAL.—Congratulations to Mr Tom Jones, second son of the Vicar of Abergwessin, on winning a scholarship of X30 at St. David's College, Lampeter. Mr Tom Jones is one of the most promising young men in the district. His brother, the Rev. Geoffrey Jones, has just been appointed assistant priest at Llandrindod Welis.—Tbe Brecon and Radnor "Congrega- tional" of this month published a photograph and sketch of the life of Mr D, Rowland Gay, the popular headmaster of the Council school at Llanwrtyd Wells. Mr Gay has been resident in Llanwrtyd some 37 years, has been a deacon of the Congregational Church for nearly 30 years, and holds the office of secretary to that body and is this year President of the Brecon- shire County Teachers' Association. THE DISTRICT NURSE,-In connection with the establishment of a district nurse, a public meeting was held in the Victoria Hall on Wed nesday, the 15th inst. Previous to the meeting the committee met at Victoria House, Lady St. David's being present. At the Victoria Hall Mrs Penry Lloyd presided, and was supported on the platform by Lady St. David's, Mrs B. Penry Lloyd, Miss Crowther, and Mrs J. E. Lloyd. There was a good attendance and much interest was evinced in the proceedings. Mrs Penry Lloyd, in introducing the -peaker, made reference to the long time the district had been without a nurse and expressed the opinion that the presence of a nurse would be a great blessing to the place. Lady St. David's, who was warmly received, thee delivered an interest. ing and instructive address, in the course of which she dealt at length with the great benefits to be derived from the establishment of a qualified nurse, especially in rural districts and made an earnest appeal to the public for their support. Touching upon the good already done by the South Wales Nursing Association, she said there were now 172 nurses in Wales, and there bad been trained during the last two years 30 village nurse?. In Breconshire her ladyship remarked, the County Council had behaved in a most admirable manner, having warmly welcomed the work of the South Wales Association from the beginning and given grants for the training of nurses.—A vote of thanks to Lady St. David's was proposed by the Rev. Rees Evans and seconded by Dr. Black Jones, and to Mrs Penry Lloyd for presiding by the Rev. E. James, seconded by Rev. B. E. Williams. MEDICAL STAFF TOUR-A party of officers assembled on the 17th instant, at Abernant Hotel, Llanwrtyd Welle, for a staff tour of the Royal Army Medical Corps, to work oat a scheme prepared by the Headquarter Staff of the Welsh Division. It involved the visiting of the country from Bailth Wells to Newbridge, Liauafanfawr, through Beulah., Abergwessin, as far as Ystradffin, Rhandyrmwyn, and Llan- dovery. The general idea was that Westriok, a country representing Wales and its marshes, with its capital at Shrewsbury, after defeat at sea bad been invaded by a Continental Red Army. The Red troopf) were advancing from the coast via Lampeter and Tregaron on the left, and via Llandov-ry on the right, one Red column reaching Llauwrtyd Wells on the 17ih. The operations were of an interesting and irstrncti e nature, and wer-j arranged to indi- cate tbr- difficulties of transport of wounded and enpulies in mountain warfare. Thenewly appoint' i Commander of the Welsh Division, Major Geneva! the Hon. J. E. Lit.diey, visited the of operation on Monday. The fol- lowing officers of 'he Welsh Division took part Directing Staff, Col. J. Arnallt Jones, K H.S., V.D. Assistant Direotor of Medical Services (Welsh Division), Lieut.-Colonel C. A. Young, R.A.M.C. Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Services (Wei»ti Division), Major R. N. Woodiey, R.A.M.C., Adjutant School of Instruction Welsh Division. Colonel J. C. Culling, Deputy Director of Medical Services Western Command, arrived on the 18tb, also the following officers of the R.A.M.C.T. :-Lieut.. Col. C. Averill, Maccles- field; Lieut.-Col. A. Lloyd Jones, Swansea Lieut.-Col. E. Ten isou Collins, Cardiff Major Green, Birkenhead Major Howard Jones, Newport, Mon. Captain Ashley Bird, Cardiff Lieatenaut T. Thomas. Chel- tenham Lieutenant W. J. Ackland, Swansea. On Sunday morning last the officers attended St. James' Church, Llanwrtyd. The sermon was preached by the vicar. There was a large j congregation and the appropriate hymns "Oft in danger, oft in woe" and "Brightly gleams our banner" were sung with great heartiness.

BRECONSHIRE INSURANCE j COMMITTEE. ) A meeting of this Committee was held on í Wednesday, the 15th inst., in the County Hall, 1 Brecon, when Mr W S Mdler presided. There was also present Messrs E F Cockcroft, W J John, W R Rossiter, David J Lewis, T J Jones, H George Jones, A J Glover, W Williams (Cwrtllwyfer), W Williams (Builth), N Cootes, H D Jones, Trevor Richards, John Pritchard, Idris Davies, W D Walters, Robert Lewis, W R Price, Owen Price, John Powell, j W H Bevan, Drs W Black Jones, Geo. I Francis, Mrs C M Owen, Mrs C Weaver Price, I Mrs Molyneux Thomas, Mrs Bridge, Miss ] Philip Morgan, Drs Bridge and Johnston, and j the e'erk (Mr Edwin Davies). { CORRESPONDENCE. I Several letters were read from the Welsh Commissioners, and that relating to the period at which notice of charge of doctor might be given, suggested January 11th. as the day for the whole of Wales and Monmouthshire,-The Committee decided to agree to the suggestion of the Commissioners. The Committee also confirmed the appoint- ment of the clerk. I REPORT OF SANATORIUM COMMITTEE. The Sanatorium Committee reported on I several circular letters of advice from the Welsh Commissioners. They also reported the election of Mr Owen Price, of Nantyrharn, as their chairman for the ensuing twelve months. I An application from the Welsh Memorial Association for a cheque for the balance due under the agreement up to September 30th, the C erk having explained that the amount due for the three quarters ending March, June, and September, on the basis of 2^1. per quarter for 15 256 insured persons in the area, was 1429, of which amount jE200 had been paid on account, leaving a balance of J;229 due to the Associa. I' tion on September 30tb, the Committee recom- mended the payment of the £229. The Clerk informed the Committee that nine applications for sanatorium treatment hid been received since the last meeting, and that, acting under the resolution of the Committee, be bad applied to the Memorial Association for such treatment in each case as had been recommended by the tuberculosis officer. CROWNED WITH DIGNITY. The Finance Committee reported the election of Mr Owen Price as their chairman for the ensuing year. The Clerk explained that under thelnsurance Act Amendment Act, every Insur- ance Committee became a body corporate, with all the ordinary attributes of a body corporate, namely, a perpetual succession and a common seal. It would be necessary for the Insurance namely, a perpetual succession and a common seal. It would be necessary for the Insurance ¡ Committee to use a seal on all instruments of an important nature. Resolved, that the Clerk order an engraved seal bearing the words, "The Seal of the Breconshire Insurance Committee." Under the new Regulations, the Commissioners advised that all cheques given by Insurance Committees to Medical Practitioners on the Panel, the Chemists, Officers of the Committee, and Contractors with the Committees, were exempt from stamp duty, and all receipts given to Committees, otherwise than by private traders, were likewise exempted. The Com- missioners advised that an Insurance Committee i:- now enabled to pay to its members subsistence allowances and compensation for loss of remun- erative time in accordance with a scheme to be prepared by the Committee and approved by the Commissioners, and it was resolved, that the Clerk obtain such information as would enable the Committee to submit a scheme to the Commissioners, allowing subsistence allow- ances and compensation for loss of remunerative t me. Both reports were adopted by the Committee. 17,000 INSURED PERSONS IN IIRECONSIIIRE. The Clerk reported that their were approxi- mately 17,000 insured persons in the County, so far as at present ascertained, but he thought the Commissioners' estimite of 18.000 might possibly bo, exceeded. About 14,000 bad gone on the panels of the doctors up to date. PAYMENTS TO THE DOCTORS. It was agreed that a special meeting of the Finance Committee be called to pass the doctors' and chemists' accounts for the third quarter. The Clerk stated that he had pre. pared the doctors' accounts, and a sum of about £1,100 would be required to meet the accounts for medical benefit. The Commissioners had paid the necessary funds to the Committee's bankers.

GLASBURY. DEATH AND FUNERAL-Gwen Prosser, of Hampton Old Gate, died on Friday morning last, and was buried at Llowes Churchyard on Saturday afternoon. She was 63 yearn of age. The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Prosser, Pertheduou, brother and sister-in-law Mr J PT oeser, brother a married sister, and nephews and ueice. A short servioe was conducted at the bouse by tbe Rev. D C Lloyd. THANKSGIVING.—At Maesyronen on Friday eveuing the harvest festival was held. The Rev. W Jones, pastor, officiated, and there was a large congregation. The chapel was decorated with corn, fruit and flowers. The collection was in aid of the Home MisHion Fund.

CLYDACH. NAZARETH RE OPENED,—Re opening services were held on Sunday last at Nazireth Baptist Chape!, which, during the last few weeks, bas undergone a oomplete renovation. Mr J B Protberoe was the conlractor and gave the greatest satisfaction. The Rev. T Baker, of Pontlottyn, officiated at Sunday's services, and preached able discourses to fairly large congregations, motfciug and evening. In the aftsrnoon aolos, duetts and recitations were rendered by Messrs J Williams, D M Evans, T Pritchard, G Williams and A Jones. Misses M Phillip", M Jenkins, A Bentley, N Jones, E Morgan, M Richards, F M Williams, G Davies, E Morgio and A Jones. Collections were taken in aid of the renov&tiou fund. On Monday eveuing the harvest festival servioe was held, when an able sermon was preached by the Rev. W Rees, Bethlehem.

Breconshire Society Wedding. The marriage took place yesterday (Wed. nesday) afternoon at St. Peter's, EAton Sqnare, London, of Mrs H P Wardell, widow of Mr Harold P Wardell, Brynwern, Newbridge-on- Wyc, end daughter of the late Capt. Stewart, of Alltyrodyn, Cardiganshire, and Col. John Vaughan, D S O,, 10th Husaarp, Commandant of the Cavalry School at Netheravon. The bride was aiveu away by her brother, Major W Stewart, D.S.O., and Major tbe Hon W Cado- gan, M.V.O., 10th Hnssara, was the best man. The Rev Hon A Lawley performed the ceremony. the bride wore a pale grey blue charmeuse dress and large black velvet h,t, and Miss Wardell, who attended her, was dressed in pale yellow charmeuse and black panne hat. The reception was held at Sir Owen and Lady Philipps' house at 76, Eaton Square. A full report will be given next week.

LADY'S PICTORIAL.-The current number of the "Lady's Pictorial" is a particularly attractive one, opening with an excellent portrait group of Prince Arthur of Connaught and the Duchess of Fife, taken immediately after the wedding ceremony, and containing many other good pictures of the ceremony, the procession, presents, &c.

BUILTH WELLS. AGAINST HOME RULE.-On Monday evening near the Lion Hotel, Buillh Wells, Mr H A Herman and Corpi. Weir, of the Union Defence League, addressed a large meeting from a motor van. Pictures showing what is <4tjiog on in Ireland illustiated the addresses. Both speakers were well recetvud, aud they dealt with the question in an able and homtdy manner. FOR THE GUARDIANS.—Mr John Pierce and Mr Isaac Davies were aouiiuated for oce ou the Builth Board of Gaardiana vacant by I the resignation of the Rev H A Crosbie, bat on Tuesday Mr Pierce withdrew, and Mr Isaac Davies goes in acapposea. THE BAND OF MERCY.-Tiji, firsfi meeting ot I the Band of Mercy was held at the Church Hall on Thursday last aud the members were addressed by Inspector Bowyer. Miss Maud Davies, Dolgarreg, bas taken over the secre- tarial doties so ably discharged by Miss Crosbie last year. Miss S Jenkins is the accompanist and at the last meeting Miss Jenkins and Miss Griffiths (Caermynacb) played a duett which wan greatly appreciated. MR CROSBIE'S PRESENTATION.—The presenta- tion committee hope to he able ic a few days to place io the hand of each subscriber « balauce sheet. The total amouut received was X75 odd, and this sum testified to the popularity of Mr and Mra Crosbie in the town and district.

Brecon Schools' Football League. I FIXTURES FOR 1913 14. I Oct. 18th.-County School v. Pendre. Liati. faes v. Mount Street. Nov. 15tb,-County School v. Mount Street, Pendre v. Llanfaes. Dec, 13th.—Llanfaes v. County School. Mount Street v, Pendre. Jan. 24th.—Pendre v. County School. Mount Street v. Llanfaes. Feb. 21st, Mount Street v. County School. Llanfaes v. Pendre. Mar. 21at —County School v. Llanfaes. 1 Pendre v. Mount Sireet. |

YSTRADGYNLAIS REPRE- SENTATION. Important Local Inquiry. On Tuesday afternoon County Councillors Owen Price, W. S. Miller and Colonel H. R. Jones-Williams, with Mr H. F. W. Harries (clerk of the County Council) and Mr C. W. Best (county surveyor), sat at the Ystradgynlais Police Station and held an inquiry into the proposals made for the re-division of the parish of Ystradgynlais Lower ;nto wards, and for the re-distribution of the members of the Ystrad- gynlais Council and of the Ystradgynlais Lower Parish Council among such wards also for increased representation on the County Council There were present Ald. M. W.Morgan, J.P., County Councillor Idris Davies, District Coun. cillors J. W. Morgan. D. R. Morgan, W. Walters, D. Lewis, S. J. Thomas, T. Williams, J. Howells, Mr A. Jestyn Jeffreys (clerk), Mr T. Watkins (surveyor), Parish Councillors J, Lewis, T. Watkins, M. Thomas, W. Griffiths, Mr T. Davies (clerk), Mr E. R. Morgan (rate collector), and a large number of electors. PROPOSED DIVISION OF YSTRADGYNLAIS EASTERN WARD. Mr T. W. Davies (clerk) made an application, on behalf of the Ystradgynlais Lower Parish Council, that the present Ystradgynlais Eastern Ward be divided into two wards by a line com- mencing north at a point where Heol-y glo turnS' north-east, then along Heol y-glo until it reaches I a brook which passes below Bryn Vilia to the Swansea Canal, thence across the canal and along the canal basin to the River Tawe, which I it fellows north-east until it reaches a brook above London Fach, aud along the brook to its source, thence along a fence to the footpath, which it follows to the Ys'adjí]!a¡s Western Ward boundary, near Bryn Llech Wen. I The eastern portion to form the Abercrave I Ward the western portion to form the Penrhos and YniE Ward. Ratable Estimated Value. Population. Abercrave Ward £ 6 983 1,650 Penrbos and Ynis Ward. £ 1,482 1,122 Messrs. D. E. Morgan and Kees Chapman, re- presentatives of the Ward on the District Council, supported the application. Mr Owen Price (Chairman): Is there any opposirion to the suggested line of boundary? Mr Idris Davies: Is it possible to have the Castle Hotel and Gwern-ty-bach in the Abercrave Ward ? Mr D. R. Morgan said as the Parish Council bad drawn a line of boundary which could be easily traced, he considered it was impossible to have the Castle Hotel included in the Abercrave Ward. Mr Owen Price: We take it that there is no opposition to the proposed New Ward, and there- fore we will proceed with tb8 other application. TRANSFER OF YRTRADGYNLAIS WESTERN TO PALLE& EASTERN. Mr T. W. Davies (c)erk) made an application that the portion of the Ysr-radgynlaia Western Ward lying between the Ystradgynlais Eastern Ward nnd the Palleg Eastern Ward, from the junction of the Giedd and Tawe rivers, along the Tawe river to the footbridge at Cwmwaunfftin, and thence along its boundary to the end of the Ward be transferred to the PaUeg Eastern Ward. The area comprises 26 anl three farms, with a rateable value of £ 274. Mr Owen Price: We take it this application is made for the convenience of these electors who reside in a remote part of the Ward. Mr Davies This is so. RE-DISTRIBUTION OF PARISH COUNCIL SEATS. The followiug re-distribution of seats in the various Wards in connection with Parish Council lepresentation was submitted to the Conv missioners. (The Parish Council consists of 15 members). Present Re- Members. Distribution. Gurnos Ward 1 2 Ystrad Western 3 4 Penrhos Ward 1 I Abercrave Ward 4 3 Palleg Eastern Ward 4 2 Palleg Western Ward 3 3 Mr T. W. Davies (clerk to the .f msn uouxlcll), said the proposed re-distributiou was agreed unon at a joint meeting of the Local Authorities 00 August 28th. Mr H. F. W. Harries read out the particulars, as reported in the County Times on September 4th, respecting the number of parochkl electors and rateable value of the five w.irds, which fig ares were accepted as being correct. The re-distribution of seats led to a most lively discussion between Mr J. W. Morgan, chairrnfLLI of Ystradgynlais District, wbo disagreed with the suggested re-f'stribution, and Mr D. R. Morgan, who supports the scheme and the Coril- missioners and others present thoroughly enjoyed the fun. COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATION. The claim of Gurnc.j- p • • a representative on the County Council W&F afterwards considered. Mr J. Lewis (chiurraan cf the Parish Council), said the Gnrnoc; was the most rapidly groW- ing ward in the whole district; it bad a ratable value of £ 5,703, and a population of 1,670, and there were 276 parochial electors. Meetings had been held at Gnrnos and the electors felt they were justified in asking for a representative 00 the County Council. Mr W. S. Miller: The Gurnos Ward constitutes a part of the Ystradgynlais Western for County Council representation at present, and your application i8 for another member for the GurnoS Ward ? Mr J. Lewis: That is so. Mr D. R. Morgan said according to the number of electors Ystradgynlais was fully entitled to better representation on the County Council. The population was still on the increase, and he estimated the population at present at 11,000. He urged the ComminsioDers to recommend forthwith a member for Gurnos, as he could assure them there would be another application in a short time for an additional County Councillor for Penrhos Ward. Mr Idrip Davies supported the application. Mr Owen Price said the Commissioners would consider all the applications, and would report to the next quarterly meeting of the County Council. n_-

Tregoyd Rent Audit. The rent audit of the Tregoyd Estate was held at the Swan Hotel, Hay, on Thursday last, the Hon Robert C. Devereux being present to receive the rents, assisted by hit3 agent, Mr Penry C. Lloyd. The tenants as is usuni on this estate, paid up their rents weil, aud it proved to be one of the beit audits for some years. After the dinner which fonowed, the Hon. R. C. Devereux in the chair, Mr Price, Llywn- berried Farm, proposed the health of the chairman, and in doing so said how fortunate he and his brother tenants were in having such an excellent landlord, and he was sure they all hoped he would very soon secure a seat in Parliament. The tOd,8t was received with musical honours, and needless to say Mrs Devereux was not forgotten. Mr Devereux, in replying, made an excellent speech with reference to agriculture in general, and in a nice manner referred to the loss they had sustained since they last met in the death of Capt. Glen Kidsron, whom they all knew and who had done so much for the district, and to the sympathy they all felt for Mrs Glea Kidston and family. Mr Devereux, in mentioning his in- tention of standing for the Peckham Division at the next general e!ection, ssid he thought if he was lucky enough to win the ;at agriculture would be the gainer, as his interests were always closely allied to agriculture and although the Division he was standing for was not an agricul- cultural one, at the same time if elected he would bear in mind his agricultural tenants in Brecon- shire, and he wcu ?(I be only too glad to invite his tenantry up to London to see the sights of that great city, and to show them around the Houses of Parliament, IH Mr Price, of one of tha tenants had sn^ge-ted. The Chairman went on to say, that, during some alterations which were being made to Tregoyd House, he would probably live in London, but he hoped to pay frequent vioits to Tregoyd. Mr Devereux proposed the health of the Agent, who responded, and after the health of the host and hostess had been drunk, for supplying such a; good dinner, the tenants dispersed. Printed and Published by THE BRECON COONTY TIMES LIMITED at the Bulwark and Lion Street Brecon, in the County of lirecknc. ck, THURSDAY, OOROBTIR 23rd, 1913, and registered at the General Post Office as a newspaper.