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

PALACE, WATTON, BRECON. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, February 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, The Greatest of all British Productions ever Exhibited before Public, AT ENORMOUS COST, THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO, 1815. This film cost over £ 5,000 to produce. Takes over TWO HOURS to show on the screen. 3,000 Soldiers and 1,500 Horses take part in this stupendous production. Also 50 pieces of Cannon, most of which are the originals used in the memorable Battle of 1815. This Marvellous Picture will be shown for THREE DAYS ONLY. Don't miss this opportunity It will never occur again! "W Complete Change of Pictures THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Commence at 6-30. Prices: 3d.; 6d.; Reserved Seats 9d. THE LONDON CITY & MIDLAND BANK LIMITED. ESTABLISHED 18S6. Sakscribed Capital £20,873,520 ) Paid np Capital £ 4,348,650 Reserve Fund £ 3,700,000 DIRECTORS. SIR EDWARD H. HOLDEN, BART., Chairman and Managing Director. WILLIAM GRAHAM BRADSHAW, ESQ., London, Deputy German BIR PER?? ELLY BATESAIBARTL LlTerDooi GEORGE FRANKLIN, ESQ., Sheffield. BOBERT CLOVER rf47T Vv FSO H H. SIMPSON GEE, ESQ., Leicester. BIR WILLIAM BENJAMIN SOARING? BART., JOHN MUWAKD GWYTHER, ESQ.. London. Liverpool. AKTHUIC T. KEEN, ESQ., Birmingham. JOHN ALEXANDER CHRISTIE, ESQ., London. RIGHT HON. LORD PIRRIE, K.P., London. ÐAVID DAVIES, ESQ., M.P., Llandinam. THE RIGHT HON. LORD ROTHERHAM, Kg- FRANK DUDLEY DOCKER, ESQ., C.B., Birming- Chester. ham. THOMAS ROYDEN, ESQ., Liverpool. ■ HJUJililCK HYNDE FOX, ESQ., Liverpool. WILLIAM FITZTHOMAS WYLEY, ESQ., Coventry. HEAD OFFICE: 5, THREADNEEOLE STREET, LONDON, E.C. M)« General Managers: J. M. MADDERS, S. B. MURRAY, F. HYDE. Secretary: E. J. MORRIS. LIABILITIES AND ASSETS, 31st December, 1913. „ £ s. d. £ 4. Capital Paid np, viz.: £ 12 10s. By Cash and Bullion in hand and per Share on 347,892 Shares Cash at Bank of England 17,241,278 16 Z of RM each 4,348,650 0 0 II Money at Call and at Short m Reserve Fund 3,700,000 0 0 Notice 11,946,769 6 1 t. Dividend payable on 2nd Feb- ————————- ruary, 1914 391,378 10 0 29,188,048 2 4 •* Balance of Profit and Loss Account 147,992 18 8 INVESTMENTS Consols and other British 8 588 021 8 8 Government Securities 3,246,713 11 8 m Current, Deposit and other St0ljks Guaranteed by Britisk Accounts 93 833 580 4 9 Government, Indian and m 'Acceptances on account of British Railway Debenture Custodiers 6,162 611 13 10 and Preference Stocks, British Corporation Stocks, Colonial and Foreign Government Stocks, etc. 4,578,178 8 6 „ Bills of Exchange 11,790,640 18 0 48,803,581 0 1 „ Advances on Current Accounts, Loans on Security and other Accounts. 51,309,563 1ft 7 „ Liabilities of Customers for Acceptances as per contra 6,162,611 13 10 „ Bank Premises at Head Office and Branches 2,308,457 2 9 £ 108.584.213 7 3 £ 108,584,213 7 3 EDWARD H. HOLDEN, CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR. PIT? RIE, ) TA W. G. BRADSHAW, DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN. AIREDALE, FLRKCTORS. REPORT OF THE AUDITORS TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE LONDON CITY & MIDLAND BANK LIMITED. In accordance with the provisions of Sub-section 2 of Section 113 of the Companies (Consolidation) met, 1908, we report as follows < We have examined the above Balance Sheet in detail with the Books at Head Office and with the certified Returns from the Bi fn fhes. We have satisfied ourselves as to the correctness of the Cash Balances and the Bills of Exchange and have verified the correctness of the Money at Call and Short Notice. We have also verified t:;e Securities representing the Investments of the Bank, and haying obtained all the information and explanations we have required, we are of opinion that'such Balance Sheet is properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and correct view of the state of the Company's affairs according to the best of our information and the explanations given to us and as shown by the books of the Comnany. WHINNEY, SMITH & WHINNEY, CHASTXBSD ACCOUNTAHTS, LONDON. Bth tanuaru. 1914. Auditors. Welsh District Manager, JOSIAH E JONES. 1 Assistant Welsh District Manager, W. R. OWEN. i D. MORGAN and LEWIS, Tailors. FOR EVERY DESCRIPTION OF MOTOR LIVERIES MADE ( TO SPECIAL ORDER. OWN SPECIFICATIONS CARE- FULLY CARRIED OUT BY EXPERIENCED CUTTERS. PATTERNS POST FREE. 'ILI fit" ESTIMATES GIVEN. </ Telephone P.O. 16. BRECON. SPECIAL B II Is an ENGLISH COAL supplied in two sizes COBBLES and NUTS Suitable for DRAWING ROOM and KITCHEN alike; Hot, durable, and reasonable. The Colliery Owners have definite appointed Agents in every district. k f FOR CENTRAL WALES Braeonsbira Goal and Lime Co., Ltd. Stocked at all the Company's Depots. Truck Loads to any station. ALFRED OUARRELL or.. • Florist, Fruiterer, and Seedsman, Has a Fine Selection of CHOICE English and Foreign Fruits at Moderate Prices. Vegetables Fresh Daily from our own Gardens. Ferns, Flowers, Garden Seeds, Wreaths and Crosses a speciality. Tel. 74. Wedding Cards. Call and see the Beautiful Designs f In Endless Variety at the COUNTY TIMES OFFICE, BRECON.

YSTALYFERA. SUCCESSFUL COMPOSER.—Mr William George, L.T.S.C., Ystalyfera, has received intimation of bis eoocess in the competition for composing fonr hymn tunes at the eisteddfod held on New Year's Day by the Cymreigyddion of Utica, New York. The productions were highly praised by the adjudicators. When these tunes were written the composer was seriously ill and daily expecting a call to the Swansea Hospital, where he subsequently underwent a successful operation.

An Analogy. The position of the Government in relation to the Irish crisis can very well be compared with that of the "Coalition" army with which Porsena attacked Rome and of which Macaulay wrote "Those behind cried Forward,' and those before cried 'Back' The minority Ministry form the reluctant vanguard of the politi- cal host by which the unity of the Kingdom is being assailed. The Irish Nationalists are the supporting battalions I who, not having to stand the shock of battle, and caring little for the fate of their temporary allies, are able to cry I "Forward" with light hearts. That this is a fair illustration of the present position was shown by Mr Bonar Law's explan- ation of the failure of the "conversations" which have taken place between Party Leaders on the subject of Home Rule. The discreditable conditions upon which Mr Asquith and his colleagues hold office make them unable, even if they are will- ing, to respond to the patriotic overtures that have been made by Unionists in the i hope of effecting a peaceful settlement of the Irish crisis. The Cabinet can only disobey Mr Redmond at the cost of the place and power which are so dear to them. Nevertheless "those before cry 4 back, and the past week-end furnished a notable example of the analogy with Macaulay's Tuscans. At the same time Mr Samuel Postmaster General delivered a more or less moderate speech on the Irish question to an English audience, and Mr Redmond,at Waterford, cried "Forward" by reiterating his de- mand for "full steam ahead" with the Home Rule Bill. To pursue the analogy, there is not the least doubt that the resistance of the loyal third of the Irish population will prove as effectual as was that of the defenders of Rome against which "the hosts of Tuscany" strove and failed. Mr Redmond's persistence in the contention that the resistance of Ulster need not be regarded seriously deceives no one, and least of all the Ministers who have sold themselves into bondage to him. The Government know very well that the Home Rule Bill can only be put into force in the North of Ireland by means ot an abuse of the armed forces of the nation to which the vast majority of the ■ people would never consent, and which ■ Ministers dare not attempt. Betrayed "through labyrinths of policy to crooked j and forbidden ways," the, minority j Ministry are now confronted by the con- | sequences ot their own choice, and the "rare refreshing fruit" of their efforts will be their dismissal. This is certain, and the bombast of Mr Redmond, and the alternating provocation, procrastination, and moderation of Mr Asquith and his colleagues are words and nothing more, One thing alone remains in doubt, and that is whether the Home Rule Bill is to fail before or after the peace of the realm j has been destroyed in the interests of the enemies of the nation.

TALYBONT-ON.USK. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Mra Hannah Jones, of Benaiah, who passed away on Friday last. The deceased lady was the oldest 1inhabitant in the neighbourhood. The funeral 1took place on Tuesday at Llansantffraed. DEBATE.-A n interesting debate was held in the Aber chapel on Friday evening last. The subject was "Should Railways and Land be Nationalised." Two very nble papers were read by Mr D. j Watkins and Mr E. S. Edwards. Other speakers were Messrs B. Lloyd and B. Morris. MisszoNAlti: MBETING.-At Benaiah chapel, the Rev. W. Woosnam, of the London Missionary Society, gave an interesting account of mission work in China, where he had been engaged for 17 years. The meeting was very well attended. FOOTBALL. Talybont entertained Brecon Juniors on Saturday last. The visitors for some time gave the home defence a warm time, but Whittaker and Odell kept them well at bay. Hoddinnott tried frequently to get through, but found a stumbling block in W. Morris. Even play was the feature of the remainder of the first half —no score being registered. Early in the second half, Talybont forced matters, Watkins on the left being conspicuous for some fine rnns, but the centres lacked direction. Clarke, the visitors back, handled near goal, but Whittaker hit the i upright. From the rebound Murphy sent in a good shot, which was successfully negotiated by the goalie. The homesters continued the attack and Brin Morris finished up a good run with a shot that gave Hughes no chance. Exciting play I followed and Phillips had hard' lines in not' l scoring. Hoddinnott and Rowlands for the visitors were conspicuous for good play, the latter sending in a good shot which the home goalie fumbled and let through. No further scoring took place although both teams triad their utmost to gain the supremacy. Odell, Whittaker, W. Morris and D. Watkins were the pick of the home team and Phillips, Lichfield and Perry played well for the visitors. Final score—Talybont, 1 goal; Brecon Juniors, 1 goal. Merthyr Y.M.C.A. are due at Talybont next Saturday. i

TOWN AND COUNTY. Breconshire is faced with the pros- pect of a serious permanent annual expenditure from the rates on the nursing and medical treatment of school children. To meet the demands of the Board of Education,—which is pursuing the common Radical policy of making the ratepayers pay a large slice of the cost of national work for which the Government claim the credit-a scheme has been drawn up which is estimated to cost £2000 per annum, including the preliminary inspection. That estimate, we may be sure, is not an exaggerated one, and it justifies the forecast given in the "County Times" a short time ago. The Board of Education will make a grant, up to 50 per cent. of the total outlay, towards a school medical service which satisfies them; and it is being cheerfully assumed in some quarters in Breconshire that the Government will pay £ iooo annually, leaving the nett cost to the county at £1000, or about ^550 more than is being now spent on medical inspection towards which there is no grant. The scheme came before the County Education Authority last Friday, and was referred back to the sub- committee who presented it, as much to give time to the main body for a first consideration of it, as to enable the lesser one to reconsider their conclusions. The scandalous way in which Govern- ment departments under Radical direc- tion intimidate local authorities into new expenditure has so often been dilated on in these columns that one does not propose to futher enlarge on it now. Rather one would like to say, in sympathy with those who are recommending the after care scheme to Breconshire, that they no doubt have in mind the great power which rests with the Board of 1 Education to penalise this county in other ways if its elected representatives should dare to oppose their will to the auto- crats of Downing-street and Whitehall. On the other hand, now that we are coming to the point of accepting or re- jecting "after care," it is only fair that the ratepayers should be warned that the cost is likely to exceed the estimate, unless all experience is to be belied, and that whatever scheme may be adopted, it would be something in the nature of the miraculous if the full grant of 50 per cent. were conceded. There was an interesting discussion at the last meeting of the Breconshire Standing Joint Committee on the ques- tion of Sunday trading, arising on a petition from the Cwmtwrch Free Church Council more remarkable for comprehen- siveness than for discretion or moder- ation. The Free Church Council followed the plan usual with non- representative bodies of this character, making up by clamant assertion for the authority they lack; and they asked for the suppression of Sunday trading of all kinds, including the sale of Sunday I newspapers, by means of the powers of an absolete Act of Parliament. This act was passed in the reign of a monarch whose name is supposed to be anathema to many Nonconformists, and was framed with the intention not of securing that observance of Sunday which Sabbat- arians would impose, but of compelling the people to make that sort of holiday which every Free Church Council in the land would forbid. People have travelled far on a queer road when they have to adopt such means to support their prejudices. As to the sale of Sunday newspapers, that question may be dis- missed very briefly. If prosecutions for selling newspapers on Sunday become common it is as certain as anything human can be that Parliament will inter- fere to amend the Act which makes those prosecutions possible, for public opinion will not suffer such persecution to long continue. It is interesting to recall, by the way, that not very long ago Mr Lloyd George recognised the vote- catching value of the Sunday newspaper by arranging to deliver several important speeches on a Saturday, so that they were reported hot from his fiery brain in the millions of copies of papers sold the next day.

GARTH. SALE.—Mr F A Phillips, auctioneer, Merthyr Tydfil, conducted a sale of valuable furniture and household effects at Garth House on Wed- neadiy, the 21st inst., consequent upon the removal of Mr and Mra Martin from the district. There was a very large attendance, including people from all the neighbouring spas. Bidding was brisk and the articles were speedily sold. PERSONAL.—Mr E H C Baker, who has most efficiently carried out the secretarial and other duties in connection with the local brickworks for very many years, left the district on Thurs. day last for St. Leouard's-on-Sea. During his long stay at Garth, Mr Baker had endeared himself to a large circle of friends and be was much liked by the brickwork employees. At a recent meeting of the Football Club Committee, of which he was the treasurer, references to his sterling qualities were made and regret was expressed at his impending departure. COMPETITIVE MEETING. A competitive I meeting is to take place at Garth during the latter part of February. The services of the Rev J Evans, Llangammarch Wells, and Messrs Protheroe and D J Davies have been secured as adjudicators, and Col. H R Holden, M.F.H., has consented to preside.

BRECON. ALL kinds of Insurances effected. Agent for several first-class Companies.—Williams, Accoun- tant, Insurance and General Agent, Sennybridge, and 6, Bulwark, Brecon. You can get MARMALADE ORANGES also SWEET ORANGES from four a 1d aud FINEST TOMATOES at WOODS, Castle Street and Wattoo. IT IS DIMLIOIOus.-That is what our customers say. SWEETHOG BACON has a flavour all its own. It is something choice. It has to be tasted I to be fully appreciated. Sweethog the breakfast table delicacy. Tenpence per lb.-Obtainable only at MORRIS', 17, Bridge street. ) MEREDITH & SONS are sole agents for the celebrated Tubular" and Tor Cream Separators. All machines sent out on free trial.-8, High Street, Brecon. SEE the entirely new designs in Ties, cleverly figured with huntsmen, robins, & &c. The right things for this season.—Watts. FOR HEADACHES, rheafliatikrri, sciatica and all nerve raios-PAX TABLETS seem to act splendidly, 6d. boxes—Local agents, CHARLES AND GWILLIM, Medical UU, Brecon. To WARD OFF COLDS and the daugsroos after effects, a glass of Invalid Wine is strongly recommended by the medical profession. Meat and Malt Wine, 3s. and Is. 9d. Wincarcis, 3s. 6i. en1 2 3d. Hall's Wine, Zh 6d. and 29. per bottle. Burgnndv in flagons, la. 9.1., 2s. 2 j. and 2s. 6'3. each. Iovulid Port, 2s. 6d. and Is. 41. per bottle.—MEREDITH & SONS, Stores, Brecon. Self-praise^ ma.y be DO recommendation, but a trial will couvirice you that our "Empire" Whiaky at 3«. 9d. per bottle o«.ntiot be earpatified 441. per dozen.—MEREDITH & SONS, Stores. Brecon. COKPBTITIOK—We have decided to defy all competition in the New Year by giving the utmost Value for Cash at EWART Wisit's Toilet Depot, High street, Brecon. WELLINGTON HOTEL, BRECON.—The Great 6!d BAZAAR is now open at above address. Short time only. Be in time for the Bargains. New Zealand Butter, delightfully fresh and temptingly delioious. One of cur specialities, 1/2 par lb. Try it.-Morris, Bridge Street. YE OLDE PRIORYE PENS, Is per gross. Ask for free sample.—A. Hughes and Son, Stationers. RORKE'S DRIFT ANNIVERSARY—Thursday last, being the anniversary of Rorke's Drift, a wreath of laurel, showing the regimental number of the gallant 24th in the centre and tied with green ribbon, was placed on the monu- ment in the Priory Church by the officers. PERSONAL —Lord Tredegar is having built a motor launch for service in the Mediterranean similar to "Wendy," built last year. The vessel is being fitted with a 30 h.p. six cylinder Wolseley set, with compressed air engine I starter. His lordship, who has recovered from his indisposition, was at Cowes during the week-end inspecting his yacht "Liberty," which I is being prepared for a cruise in the Mediterranean. OBITUARY.—We regret to announce the death of Master William EdRcrtt (Cyril) Wotton, the 12 £ year-old son of Mr W. J. G. Wotton, King's Arms, which occurred on Tuesday morning at the Brecon Infirmary. Deceased, who was a pupil of Mount Street Council School, had a charming disposition and was very popular amongst his fellow pupils at the school. He was also for some years a chorister in St. Mary's Choir. He was taken ill on Monday of last week, and on Saturday it was decided that an operation was at once necessary. The operation was successfully performed at the Infirmary by Dr. Rees, assisted by Dr. T. P. Thomas and Dr. Francis, but deceased gradu- ally sank through weakness, and died as stated on Tuesday. Much sympathy is felt with Mr and Mrs Wotton in their sad bereavement. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon. FOOTBALL NEWS.—Apropos the reference at the Sports Club dinner to the winning of the South Wales Senior Cup by a Brecop Club some vears ago, it is also interesting to recall that the Llanfaes Brigade have won the South Wales Junior Cup. This was in the days when Brecon ran amateur Soccer and Rugger teams that commanded respect throughout South Wales. To JOIN THE REGIMENT.—On Tuesday morning a draft of recruits from the Depot left to join the Regiment at Borden. They were marched to the station, headed by the Depot band, in charge of Captain Collier and Sergeant- major Shirley, and the latter had charge of them from the station to Borden. RORKE'S DRIFT BALL —The sergeants of the! Depot gave the annual Rorke's Drift Ball in the gymnasium on Friday night, when there were 182 guests present, including Major WEB Smith (commanding Depot), Capt. and Adjt. Collier, Capt. and Mrs Yates, Capt. and Mrs Fowler, Lieut. Salmon, Capt. and Qtr.-Mst. Thomas and Mrs Thomas, and Capt. and Adjt. A. M. Lloyd (Breconshire Territorial Battalion). The ball room was elaborately decorated, the Union Jack and the old regimental colours of the "Gallant 24th," green and white, being prominent, and the portraits of Brombead and Chard on the walls recalled memories of the heroic stand made by a mere handful of men of the 24th against Cetewayo's teeming hosts on the 22nd January, 1879. The band of the 3rd S.W.B., under Bandmaster Herriott, provided the music for dancing which was kept up from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. The M.C.'s were Col. Sgt. Bruntnell, Sergt. Watley, and Sergt. Daley, while Sergt.-Major Shirley took a leading part in organising and carrying out the arrangements. The catering was carried out by Messrs J. Williams and Co,, Brecon. PRESENTATION.—On Friday night the staff of the Pearl Insurance Co. in the Brecon district presented a gold albert to Mr W H Bevan, their former superintendent, on his departure from the town. The presentation was made by Mr Griffiths, assistant superintendent, Talgarth. VESTRY MEETINGS.—A vestry meeting for the parish of St. Mary was held on Friday night, Archdeacon Bevan in the chair. Mr M F Thomas was elected on the Burial Board in the place of the late Mr John Williams and Dr G P Francis and Mr David Morgan were re- elected to represent the vestry on the Board. The same evening a vestry meeting was held for the parish of St. John's, Archdeacon Bevan presiding, and Mr John Meredith was re-elected a member of the Burial Board. MAIDEN SESSION.—There were no cases for hearing at the borough police court on Monday, "l SCHOOL MANAGER.—At a meeting of the Breconshire Education Authority on Friday, Mr David Powell was appointed a manager of the Brecon Council Schools (in the place of the late Mr John Williams), on the recommen- dation of the District Committee. TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION.—A vacancy having been declared on the Town Council through the death of Mr John Williams, the following nominatisns were received on Friday to fill the vacancy.-Wm Burt Elston (C.), 21, High street, butcher, proposers Royden Price and Adam Daw seconders Percy Samuel Winstone and W W Poulston. Wm Williams (C.), Church House, St. Divid's, proposers David Powell, Wm Powell, J P Jones Powell, E H Stanley Hughes and D Saunders Jones seconders M Gwynne Price, Sam Garratt, D W E Tho-nas, John Pugh and David Morgan. There being no withdrawal an election will take place next Saturday. PERSONAL.—Owing to the illness of both the Hon. Stephen Coleridge (clerk of Assize) and Mr C S Glascodine (taxing master) their duties were carried out at the Brecon Assizes on Friday by Mr H Stowe, Cardiff, and Mr A C Thomas, respectively. BRECON CHAMBER OF TRADF,The ANNUAL DINNER will be held at the Castle Hotel, on Wednesday next, Febuary 4th, at 7 p.m. An attractive toast list has been arranged and a most enjoyable evening is anticipated. The public are Cordially invited to procure tickets early from the Members or at the Hotel, BRECON CHORAL SOCIETY.—The Brecon Choral Society's concert is fixed for February 18th when Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise" will be rendered. The Society has been fortunate in securing the following artistesMadam Sylvia Hoagood (soprano), Cardiff; Miss Gladys Arthur (contralto), Newbridge, Mon; and flfr David Ellis (tenor), London. S.W. BOftDBRICIIS.-Capt. Llewelyn J G Morgan Owen has been seconded whilst a student at the Staff College: dated January 22nd. Super- numerary Capt. John Bradstock is restored to the establishment: dated January 22nd. FIBE AT CHRIST COLLESB.—On Saturday after- noon the Borough Fire Brigade (under charge of Capt. J. Edwards) made a smart response to a call to deal with a fire at Christ College. Fortu- nately, on arrival, they found that the fire, which had originated in a cupboard in the laboratory, had been extinguished, and their services were not required. The Brigade were highly compli- mented on their smart turn out. No damage of any consequence was done to the cupboards. C.E.M.S.—The annual meeting of the St John and St Mary branches of the C.E.M.S. was held at Church House, on Thursday night, Archdeacon Bevan in the chair. Encouraging reports were read by the secretary and treasurer, and the officers were then elected for the ensuing year. ST. DAVID DAY CELEBRATIONS IN SCHOOLS. —The Welsh Department of the Board of Education has a pamphlet containing various programmes for the celebration of St. David's Day in schools. Last year t hey issued a circular to local education authorities offering some suggestions designed to assist teachers in public elementary schools in constructing programmes of work which the Board would would be pre- pared to allow to be substitutee on David's Day for the ordinary timetable. These sugges- tions have now been extended and made avail- able for University and Training Colleges, for secondary as well as pubic elementary schools, and for Cummrodorion, literary, St David's Day, and other societies. The better to enable teachers to place before their scholars examples of the great men who have lived in the past, have been added to the ''Suggestions" some detailed information, in Welsh and English, concerning the life and work of St David, while in an appendix there is an account of the remark. able trio of Welshmen-tbe Myddleton Brothers—the tercentenary of whose principal achievments falls during the present year. JAVELIN MEN'S DINNER—In accordance with custom the javelin men, policemen, and warders attending the Breconshire Assizes were entertained to dinner by the High Sheriff (Mr E Evans Bevan) at the Market Tavern Hotel, Free street, on Thursday night. The liberal catering of Mr and Mrs Millet was quite in keeping with tradition. Supt. Steven Jones was a genial and able chairman and. Chief Warder Williams was equally successful in the vice chair. The toasts were drunk as follows "The King," proposed by the Chairman "The Army, Navy and Auxiliary Forces," responded to by Warder Ramage and Colour-Sergeant Harris The High Sheriff," proposed by Chief-warder Williams and received with musical honours The Under Sheriff (Mr D. T. Jeffreys), proposed by Sergt. Williams, and received with musical honours The Chief Constable (Capt. Cole Hamilton, D.S.O.), pro- posed by Sergt. Jones, Brynmawr The Breconshire Constabulary," proposed by Trump. Griffiths "The Governor and Prison Officials," proposed by Acting Sergeant Evans The Press," proposed by Col.-Sergt. Harris The Artistes," proposed by the Chairman; The Host," proposed by Mr Dorrell and The Chairman," proposed by Chief Warder Williams. During the evening songs, etc., were rendered by Messrs R, S. Dorrell, Ewart Wise, W. Owen, Bert Woods, P.C. Martin,Col,.Sergt. Harris, and P.S. Williams. The accompanist was Mr R S Dorrell

LLANGYNIDR. VAGARIES OF A SCHOOL WATER SUPPLY.—At a meeting of the Breconshire Education Authority on Friday the Rev. W. Llewelyn drew attention to the water supply of Duffryn Crawnon School, which he said had been out of order for two years, and asked the County Surveyor to visit the school.—The County Surveyor (Mr Best) said this question was a complete puzzle. Every time he sent there that water supply was all right. He would send again. CHOIR TREAT.—The Rector and Mrs Evans entertained the juvenile members of the choir to tea on Friday last. The youngsters thoroughly enjoyed the excellent repast prepared and a long evening quickly passed in games, etc. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.-On Saturday the prizes for attendance at the Sunday school were I kindly distributed by Mrs Sparks (Glanrafon) who was accompanied by Commander Sparks. Thirteen scholars had put in full attendance, one had missed once, seven twice, and the rest three or four times, 24 prizes being given. A special prize was given to Mr Wm. Watkins, who had been superintendent of the school for 1913. On the motion of the Recoor, seconded by Mr Roberts, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Sparks for attending.

'"County Times" Fixture List. Friday, January 30tb.-County Council School Concert, Church Hall, Talybont, 7-30. Monday, February 2ad. — Free Lectnre 08 Canada, Parish Hall, Talybont-on-Usk, 730.pm. 1 Wednesday, February 4th.-Vale of Hondda Ploughing and Hedging matches at Lower Pont- i¡ willim Brecon Chamber of Trade Dinner, Castle Hotel. Friday, February #th.—Education Staffing and Salaries and Buildings CommitteeR. Wednesday, February 11th.—Llanspyd lid and Glyntarrell Agricultural Society's Ploagb- iog and Hedging Matches. ¡ Friday, February 13th. Cwmdu and Pen- genffordd Ploughing and Hedging matches at Noyadd Farm. Tuesday, February lTth.—Infirmary Annual Meeting, Sbirehall, 2-46. Wednesday, February 18th. Teliofach Agricultural Soeiuty'* Ploughing and Hedging Matches rot Gwarcae Farm, Gsrtbbrengy. Tuesday, February 24th. Llangorse and District Ploughing and Hedging matches, Middle Trostre Farm, Llanywern. Wednesday, March #th.—L'ywel Ploughing aud Fledyiag Matches,CamdeoFarm, Trecastle, Monday, Jane 1st.—Glasbury Foresters' Sports, Gwernyfed Park. Entertainments, publio meetings, etc., which are advertised in the "Breoon County Times," will be notified und^c the above beading without farther charge. Similar notices of other events will be accepted at advertisement rates.

¡ LLANELLY. HORTJCUI/TURAI, SOCIETY. The annual meeting of this society was held on Thursday night at Powell's Room, Mr J. E. Williams presiding. The balance sheet showed a surplus, and it was decided to hold the show again this year. The following officers were ap- pointed President, Captain Partridge; vice-presidents, The Duke of Beaufort, Mr Sidney Robinson, M.P., Sir A. B. Tullock, Mr J. Conway Lloyd, Rev G. Roberts, Mr J. Edwards, Mr D. G. Harris, Dr. Pritchard, Dr. Sheeky, Mr Evan Williams, Mr Arthur Thomas and Mr F. Waters chairman of committee, Mr J. B. Williams; treasurer, Mr T. l Powell; hon. sees., Messrs D. M. Evans, W. H. Powell. A strong committee was also appointed. PARISH CouiwCiL. -Friday, present, Messrs W. J. Lewis (chairman), W. Gunter, D. M. Evans, R. Rosser, A. Arkill, P. Phillips, J. Evans, J. Williams, W. Rawlings, and the Clerk (Mr W. H. Powell).—The Clerk reported that he had in company with other Councillors inspected the Coedcaenewydd path and had applied for tenders for the work but had not yet received any replies.—Mr. W. Gunter again called attention to the path near the Mission Room, Darenfelen, and moved that it be fenced. Mr R. Rosser seconded.—Mr Arkil proposed that this and all future work should be tendered for and this was carried and the Clerk was requested to prepare specifications.—Mr Arkill reported on the meeting of a deputation with the Postmaster of Abergavenny re earlier mails and stated that arrangements had been made whereby the mails would now arrive at Gilwern and Clydach earlier.—Mr J. Evans and Mr D. M. Evans reported that the path from Black Rock te Gelly Felen had been repaired but the fencing on the Black Rock Side required attention. The necessary re- pair was authorised.—A deputation con- sisting of Messrs G. Williams, G. Colemam, J. McCann andjenkin Thomas waited on the Council to request assist- ance in securing a colliers' train. Mr G. Williams stated that the workmen going into Rbbw Vale and Tredegar had facilities, but the Blaenavon workmen, numbering some hundreds, had no facility whatever, some of these men having to walk from Govilon and Gilwern. The district had been can vassed and there were some 300 men who would make use of the train. Mr D. M. Evans proposed that the Council give their support by sending two representatives with the deputation -to Mr J. A. Findlay, district manager., This was agreed to, and Messrs A. Arkill and P. Phillips were appointed.— Messrs G. and D. T. Allan waited upon the Council with reference to Cae- aberdwr path where they intend to build. They asked the permission of the Council to divert the path a few yards, which would cause no inconvenience. Messrs W. J. Lewis and D. M. Evans were appointed to visit the place and report at the next meeting.

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