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LLANFAES BRIGADE. Distribution of Prizes. Colonel Stuart Morgan's Practical Advice. The annual prize distribution in connection with the Llanfaes (Brecon) Boys' Brigade took place on Tuesday niebt last week at the Gymnasium, Llanfaes. Miss Adelaide Williams, Penpont, who provides all the prizes presided and she was supported by Colonel Stuart Morgan, Mr Cbahdler, instructor, and Nurse Hughes. THE ANNUAL REPORT. Mr Chandler read the report on the work of the Brigade and the Scout troop during the year and stated that seven members of the Club entered the Queen Alexandra Cup Competition. Shooting in the 1st 8tge the seven members qualified for the 2nd stage in the 2nd stage four members qualified tor the 3rd or county stage, and in this stage, but fpr the low score of one of the Newbridge representatives, Brecon- j ahire would have been in the running for one of the four counties to shoot in the final stage. In the Brecon and Radnor County Cup Com- petition, held at Talgarth last September, Breconshire won the County Cup for the second year in succession, with a score of 1.846 points to Radnorshire's score of 1.819. Out of the couuiy's 12 representatives, seven were members of the Llanfaes Club In quarterly and medal com petitions held by the ciub, shooting bad been up to the average of former years, though in the Christmas shoot, with the exception of one or two members, the shooting had been slightly below the average of last year's shoot. During the last qual ter the club bad shot eight matches with other clubs, winning three and losing five, which was much below the record of former sessions. With regard to the Scout Troop, the shooting members of the troop bad shown im provementp.ll round. In the Imperial Challenge Shield Competition for 1913, open to Cadet Corps and all Boys' Organisations throughout the British Empire, the senior team of the LJan faes Troop otme out 74 h out of 310 teams, winning a t,rize of J61, and the junior team w;>.s placed 110th out of 260 teams, winning a prize of 10s. The conditions of this competition were L severe for b,)ys. During the Scout Rally at Birmingham last July, in the Schaumacher Competition the Llanfaes team came 3rd with a total of 290, winning a 1st Class Diploma, there being only two prizes in this competition. In the B.S.A. Competition which was a disc breaking knock-out competition, the Llanfaes team reached the semi final round without having a disc broken against them. In the semi-final Llaufaes were beaten by four discs to two by the 5th Perth Trc op, who proved eventually the winners of the competition. In individual competition P L. R. Ponies wou the oka prize. In the Duke of Connaught's Shield Competition for 1913, the Llanfaes team came 3rd with a score of 115, jnst missing the silver medal for the competition. In the Christmas prize shoot for the troop She shooting showed a better average than that of !asf year. Col. Stuart Morgan then presented the prizes as follows CLUB. Class A.-lst R Mighall 59 points, 2nd D Chambers 58 59, 3rd R Norbury 58-56, 4tb F James 57. Class B.-Ist R Price 58, 2nd E Maisey 57, 3rd J Mills 54, 4 h W Williams 52. Class C,—1st H Nb 57, 2nd H Martin 56, 3rd E Evans 53, 4:h F Walters 51. Class D.— 1st J Norbury 53, 2nd J Powell 48, 3rd W B Williams 44, 4th W Larkham 43. SCOUTS Class A,-lst R Chambers 58, 2nd R Powles 55, 3rd 8 Ree- 54 4 h M Price 52. Class B -ht F Jones 55, 2nd Miss Hughes 54, 3rd T C. 52. 4h V Lt wis 51. Class Iv r Powles 48, 2nd C Davies 45, 3rd A Vaughan 43 4th T Powles 33 Class D -1-t C Pr:ce 51, 2ud S Wiliiams 46, 3rd C Lewis 45, 4th C Mayo 44. I Class E.-lst D Mighall 36, 2nd W Spurrier I 29, 3rd S Cootes 15, 4th E Hargest 0. QUARTERLY COMPETITION. 1st F James 1,184, two 3rds R Price 1,156. Prize Class.—1st R .-ighali 1,191, 2nd F James 1,175, 5'd R bury 1,169. James 1,175, 5'd R bury 1,169. A. Cia-,F. D Chambers 1.189. C. Class. 1st J Mills 1,149. QUEEN'S CUP COMPETITION. 2nd Stage (Ceriific^es).—R Mighall 195, F l James 193, R Norbury 192, J Price 186, T Richards 183, S Evaus 153. 3rd Stage (Medals)-—F James 196, R Mig- hall 195, R Norbury 194, J Price 190. S.M R.C. Bronze Medal.-D Chambers 88. The Bell Bronze Medal.—R Mighall 85. Daily Express Bronze Medal.—W Williams 117. Voucher Competition.—1st R Mighall 118, 2nd F James 115. 3rd (medal) E Maisey 113, 4tb (medal) W Williams 112, 5th (medal) R Price 109. Billiard Handicap.-Ist S Moses, 2nd H Norbury. Addressing the boys, Cel. Stuart Morgan con- gratulated them upon their great success, especially iu shooting, and his only regret was that there was not a proper shooting range within easy distance at which they could prac- tise shooting with a proper rifle. There were hopes that in the future they might have a range close to Biecon, but unfortunately there were obstacles at present in the way. It was a very fine thing for them in the meantime to practise on the miniature rifle range. Having dealt with the useful purpose of the Boy Scout Movement as the means of making really good citizens, he said that one of the most important things they had to learn was discipline, and instanced a case in which the German Emperor exhorted his own men to follow the example of British soldiers in dig cipline. Proceeding, Odl. Morgan thought that one of the things which ought to be taught boys was how to behave in case of an outbreak of fire, particularly in houses in which they lived. I He gave one or two simple but useful hints. He said that nobody should go to bed at night without putting his handkerchief under the pillow, and if a fire broke out dip it in the water ju! and place it to the mouth and nose if they wanted to get out through smoke. He thought it was a great. pity that steps were not taken to teach boys how to act in case of fire. In con- clusion, he once again congratulated them all on their success. Miss Adelaide Wiliiams proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Col. Morgan for presenting the prizes. She hoped they would be able to have their revenge on the Penpont team in beating them at shooting when they visited Penpont. There was no doubt but what the success of the Penpout team was due to prac- tising on a small bull, Mr Parry seconded, and three hearty cheers were given Col. Morgan. At the cocdusioo three hearty cheers were also given Miss Adelaide Williams.

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THE BRECON HUNT. Popular Meet at Glyncelyn. The Brecon Hounds met at Glyncelyn, on Friday last, with an invitation to farmers to breakfast, and there was a good attendance of members of the Hunt, farmers, and others. Mr and Mrs Mitchell gave a cordial welcome to all comers. After breakfast hounds drew Coedtulli Gorsc, and a fox wLs viewed away at once, but was unfortunately headed. The line of another fox was quickly picked up, and bounds ran him merrily through Tynglas Wood and Pentwyn Dingle, on to Llandefalle Hill. There, unluckily, they got divided, and a good day's sport came short of a crowning success. The weather was extremely wet and nasty, but nobody worried overmuch about it—hunting folk are only cast down with one kind of weather, that which King Frost brings.

Funeral of the Rev. Powell Williams, The funeral took plane at Llaneaintffraed Chnrob Yard on Tuesday, December 23rd, of the Rev. M. Powell WiiiiemH, whoso death we i recorded in our last issuÐ at the ae of 71 years. The funeral from the boose to the Church W38 private, a short service tiding couduoieu at the house by ArcbcUacou Bevan. At lb. entrance to this Churchyard the cortege was m;t by the following dfrbY and a surpliced cboir :-Tbe Bisbep of Swansea, Archdeacon Bevan, t;hp R/v Connop Price, Caerphilly; E. J. McClelioO, LlaobauiUoh; Hilary L -wia, Llanfrynacb and D. H. Pictou, Catbedine. While, the body was being takeu into the Churoh the organist k.Nit Herbert Marshall, Brecon) played "O Rest in the Lord. The service was opened witb the singing of the 90th Psalra and further parts were taken by the Revs. E. J. McCie-lau, Conuop Price and Archdeacon Bevan. The hymns "When all Thy Mb.-ai^s, 0 My God," nud "JeAo, Lover of my Soul" were finite; and the organist played "the Dead March" in "Saul" wbile all remained s'aodiog. At 1 b-1 g rave s sue Ar ch deacon Be van aud the Ri-hop of Swansea took the service. The chiet mourners were Mr, Mrs, and Miss leBianc Lisbtfoot, Oxford Rev. R J S and Mr* Oil-, Frensharn Vicarage; Miss Powell Williams Mrs deGruchy, Caerlcon; Mr Howell Price, Groenfited Hail; Mr J. B. Garsed-Prico, Neath; Mr Rice Price, Neath Mr Walter Evans, Prestos Cafus Rectory Miss A Griffith and L Williams, The Rectory Nurse Lloyd-Davies. Amongst these present were Dr. Valentine RP-9, Capt. J Price, Brecon Mr T. R. Williams; Rav. T H Bevan, Bronllys; Mr and Mrs R S Yoke, Yecyttirog Mr A A Mitchell, Glyncelyn Revs J S Davies, rector of Llan- ddetty; Jacut a Davios Wm Lloyd, Tafftofcan; Pictou Warlnw, Barry J Welsh R Meredith JeDkins, Llaode.w; Capt. Travers, Col. and Mrs Jones Wiiliams, Cwy Park Mr E C Maurice, representing Mr J P W Gwyone- Holford, Rev. Tertius Phillips, Mr W)m. Parry, Taiybryn W E, w,trr". T-,ilyhciDt Mr A W Lewis, Graiglas Mr R B Sparrow, Ashford; Mir < Browne, Trebmsbun ;—Davies Cathed tie JVIr Howell Phillips, Noyadd Mr J. P. Willie, Nc wtoa fsr-n etc. Tb3 bearer8 were Mtssrs Thornaa Moore, Pennortb T J Phillip", Nnyadd; W Powell, Neuadd Cottage Wat-keys, Crossoab Herbert Thomea, Bwlch Wm. Morris, Farmer's Arms James Ed wards, Taiybont and David Davies, Gilestou Cottage. Floral itibates were sent bv Francis, Jauie, Henw, Constance, Syb: and David; James and Rica; the Rev. and Mrs J L Gill, Surrev Mr and Mrs Gwynne-Holion., Buckland Mr and Mrs Yorke, Mrs Walter Rice Evans, Neath; Col. and Mrs Jones Williamp, anti Capt. Travera, Cwy Pare Misses Clare and Neil Jones, Cwy Pare; Mrs George Jones and the Misses JaDes, Brooklyn, Taiybont; Mr and Mrs Howell Plice and the Mi?sea Price, Greenatead rIall, Oagar Mr and Mrs Bezazians, lauchester the Rev. and Mrs AugnstusEre\?ne and IvlissBrowne,Trebinsbun; C W and .■' S deGracby, Caerleon; Mr and Mrs R B Sorrow, A»hford Mrs Redjet and family, Manchester; Misses and Mr T R Williams, Scetbrog Mrs James F Arnold, Didsbary Mr and Mrs R Picton Warlow, Coitymawr; Miss William-, Trepbillip, Senny- bridge the R-v. Mrs and Misses Jenkins, Llanddew; the choir and sidesmen of Lian- saiutffraed Church Mrs Prosser and family, Scethrog W and M Powell, Scethrog Miss Florrie Clarke, Scethrog; Mr Hownn Phillips and family, Noyadd Farro, Scetbrog Griffiths and Lily Miss Evans, Llansaintffraed House; Mrs Jans Cross aud family, Oathedine. The coffin, which was supplied by Messrs Walt-Ji-s and Sons, LUnfrynaob, was of plain oak, with a raiee creSB at the bead aud a plate at the foot which bore the following I inscription Morgan Powell Williams, I aged 71. Died December 19th, 1913. The faneral equipage was supplied by Mr Medcalfe, Brecon.

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BRECON ACCOUNTANT'S JUBILEE. Interesting Presentation at Newport. There was a large attendance of Brecon and Mctthyr Railway employees at an interesting gathering at Newport on Friday evening, Doce. abcr 19ch. when Mr F. H. Shepherd, accountant, who has completed 50 years' service wi'h >he enmp iny, was presented with a hand- some gold watch and chain and a silver tea and coffee service. Mr Shepherd first became con- nected with the Brecon and Merthyr Railway in 1863, and from 1866 has held the important position of accountant. Mr H. R. Price; the yeneral manager and secretary, presided, and among others present were Messrs E. E. Jones and iJ. R. Knight, Brecon. Tbe watch and tea and coffee pots bore the following inscription "Presented to Mr F. H. Shepherd, as a mark of affection and esteem, by his fellow employes on the Brecon and Mertbyr Railway ou the 50th anniversary of bis joining the service. In the course of his remarks the Chairman stated that was a most unique and interesting occasion. Mr Shepherd had served the com- pany with ability for 50 years, and had not made nn enemv during the whole of that time. (Appltuse.) Next to Mr Shepherd he (the speaker), from a service point of view, was the oldest officer of the company, with 38 years' service. (Applause.) During that time they had seen the old Brecon and Merthyr Company go through many vicissitudes, and he was glad to s-,y that Mr Shepherd had been spared to, see the day when the company had turned the corner, and had entered on an era of great prosperity. (Applause.) Having dealt with the traffic receipts of the company now com psyed with what they were a few years ago, Mr Price thanked those who had grown old in the service of the company for their zeal and loyalty. He would like the younger members of the staff to take Mr Shepherd's career as an example to themselves. They should remember tint no matter how much ability they had they woo!d not get on if they hid it under the proverbial bushel. Without ambition little or no advancement could take place. Messrs Heard, Warne, Brain and Morgan, and Mr Taylor (Brecon) paid further high tribute to the services of Mr Shfp'>erd. In replying Mr Shepherd, having warmly thanked the donors for their handsome presenta- tions, said that 50 years was a long time to look forward to, but it passed very quickly. He thought he had a mania for railway service from the time of his birth, because as a boy nothing gave him more pleasure than to watch the express train pass his home near York. Having referred to his early work in connection with railways in the North, he said he was an employee of the Cambrian Railways for a few years and was subsequently sent to Newport to take charge of the Old Rhymney Railway. In 1863 be went to Machen, and in 1865 was trans. ferred to Newport to the Brecon and Merthyr Company's offices in Dock street. In 1868 he was sent to R. on, and in 1882 he came back to Newport. He had had the honour of serving ¡ under three managers and he had a most loyal and efficient staff. He would never regret entering the service of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Company. (Applause.)

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I AGENT AND TENANTS. Happy Family on Sir John Llewelyn's Estate. Marriage Presentation to Mr. W. J. Rees. There was a very happy gathering at the Castle Hotel, Brecon, on Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, graoed by the prt senoe of a number of ladies, on the occision of the dinner following the rent audit for Sir John Llewelyn'n Breconshire estate. The tenants took the opportunity to make a valuable presentation to Mr W J Rees, J.P., M.S.I., the respected estate agent, in honour of bis recent marriage, and Mr B L Pritchard, the Breconshire snb-agent, also received a handsome gift from Mr Reea. The proceedings were most cordial and euthasiastio from start to finish. Mr W J Rees presided, and amongst those present were Mrs Rees, the Rev. A E and Mrs Evans, Garthbrengy, Mr and Mrs B L Pritchard, Mr and Miss Davies (Bailybrith), Mr and Mrn Morgan (Panty- corred), Mr Davies (Tyngwaen), Mr Davies (Danyreglwys), Mr and Mrs Probprt (Tymawr), Mr and Mrs Prytberch (Cwmeglur), Mr Davies (Cornele), Mrs Phillips and son (Troedyrharn), Mr J P Williams (Cefnllan), Mr Jones (Tab wen), Mr and Mrs J Powell (Pantycorred Mill), Mr Davies (Danrallt), etc. Au excellent dinner was provided by Miss Clark, and gave every satisfaction. The Chairman, in proposing The King," said bis Majesty was a good agriculturist. He showed his stock and won prizes, and gave them an opportunity of following his example. Next year there was to ba a great show at Swansea, and be (Mr Rees) hoped many prizes would he brought back from it to Breconshire. Mr J P Williams, Cefnllau, in giving the health of Sir John Llewelyn, said they weru all acquainted with their landlord, who was a thorough gentleman and a thorough sportsman. He was always coming to see them whatever was going on be was amongst bis tenants, and they all liked to see him. There was nobody they, would rather have with them. (Applause). They had plenty of sport, and Sir John freely distributed what he got amongst them, and they all hoped he would live long and have every possible happiness. (Applause). The toast was received with cheers for Sir John and Lady Llewelyn. The Chairman, in replying, said no words of his could add to Sir John's reputation as a good landlord and a good sportsman, sym- pathetic and loving to his tenants, and desiroas of doing what was right between sll parties. He remembered very well, in the time of tha old Doctor, it was said You encourage Sir John a bit and he will be up amongst you." They encouraged him so much that be would rather be at Upper Chapel for a day's shooting than at thr- best battue shooting with lords or oommoners. (Applause). He said that a day's shooting at Upper Chapel did him more good than balf-a-dozen dootors in Swansea. (Laughter). The tenants appreciated his going amongst them, they appreciated the sport they got with him, and be (Mr Rees) hoped that he might live long to visit them and enjoy their friendship aDd goodwill. They were looking forward to seping him with his Breconshire tenants again, in the course of the next two or three weeks, for the coursing. (Applause). Mr Davies, Baiivbritb, proposed the health of the Chairman and Mra Rees, and the com- pany gave cheers and musical honours. The Rev. A. E. Evans, in introducing the principal event of the afternoon, said he rejbiced at being allowed to associate himself with the teuailis' presentation to Mr and Mra W J Rees on the occasion of their marriage. (^pplausr). He would iiko to assure Mr Rees and his charming wile that the presentation was quite spontaneous. Before he came to Breconshire he met a Methodist minister in South Wales who told him be lived sotafl years at Llanfihangel nautbran, and added, You will find the Breo-iijgbire farmer very nice, but you must not touch his pocket." (Laughter). Believing his ir 'ormant he anticipated meeting farmers very chary of parting with their money ynd very niggardly; but his experience of the Breconshire farmpr was 1, Touch his heart and you can get into his pocket." (Laughter and applause). Wheu the present- ation to Mr and Mra Reea was suggested, the idea weut riybf. to the farmers' hearts—each one gave willicgly, and with the presentation there came from their hearts a sincere desire for Mr and Mrs Rees's prosperity and happiness. (Applause). For the information of Mr Rees, be might say that he was a farmer himself, and that farmers always would grumble. They would never be happy until they got their farms freeofauy rent and free of rates and taxes, and until they got their servants to work for nothing. (Laughter), They believed Sir John Llewelyn to be the best of landlords, and they knew Mr Rees was one of the best of agents. He bad acted fairly aud squarely to them all he was always very transparent and thorough, and never did a shabby trick to any body. (Hear, bear). They hoped h • would regard their gifts as tokeus of their good wishes towards him-a;4 tokeus of happy comrade- ship and good fellowship between him and the tenants, and with those gifts went their sin cere wishes for a very happy married life. (Applause). Mr Davies, of Bailybrith, and Mr Davies, of Tyngwanen, as the two oldest tenants on the estate, then formally made the presentation, which consisted of a case of handsome dinner silver, of George III. style, comprising two dessert disbes; four salts, two pepperettes, and two mnstards with spoone. An album con- taining the tiames of the subscribers accom- panied tho silver. Mr Beer:, in returning thanks, remarked that Mr Evans bad said so many kind things he did Dot deserve that he felt he could not get on but he must make an effort to thank tue ten- ants on behalf of bis wife and himself for tLn ir spontaneous and handsome gift, They would prize and appreciate it very roneb it woaid serve to keep them always green in their memories. (Applause). When the musiard wp.8 too hot be should think of some of them- (laugbter)-but the salt would always savoar of tho kindness of old friends at Merthyr Cynog and Garthbrengy. The tenants in Lotb plaCf-H bad always been bis friends during tha period of forty-five years he had been agent for the estate—from the time b0 cams there in the year 1869 a green boy hardly capable of competing with tha people ho met. Many of those friends bad passed away, whilst he had been spared to go on ajinibtering to tye beat of his ability to the comfort of the tenants as far as was compatible with bis doty to Sir John. He had the fortune to represent a good land lord, acd it was a great blessing to have fit his back a man with a spirit that enabled him to do that which was right to all. (Applause). With a career of foity-two years behind him be could not bide anything, iui they knew whether be had done anything with bias or anything thst was shady and not straight- forward. His ambition bad been to do that first which was lu-eded most and to go on with other improvements afterwards. They must see a great change m the estate since 1869. The whole of the money bad not been taken away—a considerable sum had been spent on the estate, and be thought the tenants were in greater comfort and had greater accommoda- tion for carrying on thair business than they bad in the olden times. He hoped they wonld soon have another re union at Upper Chap. The coursing bad been fixed for January 7cb, and he hoped they would all come and bring their ladies. He also hoped to do many things in the spring that were waiting for attention. (Loud applause). Mrs Rees also replied in a graceful speech. She said she ff It just overwhelmed with all this kinlness, and could not find words to t-11 them bow she appreciated their welcome and kind reception. She thanked them from the bottom of her heart she would remember that day long as she lived. She ahio wished to thank them for their handsome present, which Mr Rees Bod herself would always value as oue of their most treasured possessions. (Applause). Her husbaud somfitimes called her his sub-agent, and certainly she had learnt more about new gates—(laughter)—and seen more turkeys since Rho came into Wales tbt-n she ever heard of before. She hoped her husband would come to nee them in the sum- mer and bring her with him. She could only say "Thank you a thousand times for these !ovely presents and for your May you All have a happy Christmas right away lihroob, the happiest time you have ever bad." (Loud applause). The Chtrfrman next called on the ladies pre. sent to join him in drinking the health of the tenants. He thought their tenants would compare with those on any other estaie iu Wales, alike for good farming—consistent with the laud they had to farm—for their ûlidity to their landlord, for good citizenship, and for the respect in which they were held by their neighbours. The toast was coupled with the names of Mr Morgan (Pantycorred), Mr Jones(Talwenfawr), Mr Prob^rt (Tymawr), Mr Davies (Danrallt), i and Mr Pr>h-rch (Cwmeglur), and was tauit- ably acknowledged. PRESENTATION TO MR. B. L. PRITCHARD. Another interesting presentation followed, in the form of a valuable solid silver caka stand, a persona! yift from Mr Rees to Mr B. L. Pritchard, of Brecon, tiiti sub-agent. Mr Rees said he had been assisted as long as he could remember by tb°ir old and valued friend Mr Plitcbard. Tb«y bad tuauy «iuioa drunk his heal b, but be did not think h« should go on with empty compliments any further. He had long desired to do something to shew his appreciation of him, and be was quite sure the tenants woul,1 join with him iu reo^gt.isiug his value. They all had sympathy and good seuse from him, and he was always true to the best interests of both landlord aud tenant. (Applause). He hoped Mr tind Mrs Pritchard would always have a bit of cake to put in the basket, and he wished them long life, happiness, and prosperity. (Applause). Mr Pritchard, in responding, said that during the time bu, bad had ik privilege of serving under Mr Rees he had reoeived many acts of kindness from him, and had found him one of the and truest friends a uiau could have. He should treasure the gift he bad received tbét day as long as ho lived and he hoped those who followed him would treasure it in like manner. With regard to the presen- tation to Mr Rees, be should like to say that he bad l},.Jvpr known anything more spontaneous on the part of the tenants—it was entirely a tenants' movement and they were most enthusiastic about it from beginning to end. He was prond to Bervo under a man like Sir Jobo Llewelyo, who was not only a model landlord, but one of the type of good old English gentl? men tbey would like to see more of. (Applause). He was proud also to serve under Mr Rees. who by ability and straight conduct had got, to the highest position in his profession in the Principal'y. (Applause).

LLANGORSE LABOURER'S SAD END. Found Dead on Christmas Eve. At the Castle IUD, Liangorse on Boxing Day, Mc Molyneux F. Thomas, coroner held an inquest touching tho death of Walter Morgan (69), Coed Pectin, Liangorse, who was found dead in bed on Decerobor 24th. Ealence w.* givou by Mr El-.vin James Hill, 2, The Avenue, Brecon, reht-ving officer of tba Brecon Union, who identified the body, and stated that deceased was a g-neral labourer, aud w-is iu receipt of 4" weekly outdoor relief. He lived at C jed Pertba alone. Witness visited him on November 17;h at his home and also saw him ai the Pay Station, Llangorse, on December 1st when he appeared in his usual hesvltb. Deceased never complained of the amount of relief. Witness endeavoured to get him a house iu the village, but be said bp was quite happy where he was James James, Hnolddu, LlaDgorse, farmer, said on December 24th he went to Morgan's bouse and failing to get an answer he forced open a window, und found deceaied lying ou the bed fa!! 'I dressed with the exception of his coat, quite dead. There were two pieces of bread, lIb of batter, a little hit of cooked bicou, some cheese and a supply of potatoes in the house. Powell Rees, Gilfaoh, said deceased never compained to him of waut of food. Dr Valentine R^es said he examined deceased in February or March last, at the request of « Mr Williams, for" erly relieving officer. He did not find him very ill, but be bad stomach trouble pointing :o some disease of that organ. He theu bagged not to be removed to the Work- house. Witness bad examined 'he body that day. and iu all probability the man had been dead three or four days. He was extremely emaoiated and witness was of opiliion that he must have developed ma'ignant disease of the stcmacb. The jury returned a verdict of "death from natural causes, mainly due to malignant disease of the stomach."

STATE SCHOOLS IN NEW ZEALAND.—Iu spite of the comparatively spnsll population of New Zealand, the annual report ot the Education Department shows that at the end of last year there were scattered over the dominion 2,214 State schools, an increase of nearly 50 for the year.