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

The Health of Colwyn District. In his annual report to the Colwyn Rural District Council, the Medical Offioer of Health (Dr. Baldock Fry) states that the number of births registered in the district during the year was 47, 21 females and 26 males. There was on] y one illegitimate birth. The birth rate was 22 46 per thousand, the same as in 1912, an ex- tremely low one, being much below that of the whole kingdom. The number of deaths registered in the district during the year was 25, which gave a death rate of 10 98 per thousand. In order to find the true death rate among the residents of the district it was necessary to add 4 deaths of residents who died oatside the district and to deduct one death of a non-resident regis- tered in the district. This gave a total of 28 deaths, nine females and 19 males, and the corrected death rate 12 3 per thousand, above the average for the district, but about three below the whole kingdom. The deaths among infants under one year of age were unusually numerous. No less than ten occurred, giving the very high rate of 213 per thousand births registered, higher than in any year in the last decade. Five of the deaths were of persons over 80 years of age and three were of persons over 70 years. Three cases of tuberculosis were notified. The Welsh National Memorial Association undertook charge of one of the three, and removed the patient to a sanatorium another one recovered and resumed work. The report goes on to review the conditions of the district in regard to water, sewerage, &c., in favourable terms, and on the question of housing says:—There doefftiot appear to be much demand for additional house accommodation, except, per- haps, near Llandrindod Wells.

New D.L. for Breconshire. Tuesday's "Gazette" announced that the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Brecknock (Lord Glanusk) has appointed Lt. Col. John James Jones, V.D., of Fronheulog, Cefn Coedcymmer, the in- coming High Sheriff, to be a Deputy Lieutenant for the county, the commission being signed on April 3rd.

HAY. JUMBLE SALE.—On Saturday last at the Sal- vation Army Rooms a Jumble Sale was held on behalf of the Presbyterian Church. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—The monthly meet- ing of the Urban District Council was called for Monday last, the day of the election. There were present Councillor T. J. Stokoe (in the chair), F. Cadman and Rev. J. J. deWinton. A general district rate of 3s 6d in the JE, payable in two instal- ments, was made, and the meeting was then ad- journed till Wednesday. APPOINTMENT OF CERTIFYING SURGEON.— Dr. T. E. Hincks, of Broad street, has been appointed certifying surgeon under the Factorv and Workshop Acts, in succession to Dr. T. S. H. Hincks (resigned) for the district of Hay. RAINFALL AT WAUNDLrItWEZ;. -March, 1914, 3'94 inches on 27 days; March, 1913, 6-54 inches on 25 days; total for the first three months of 1914, 9*26 inches on 58 days; average of the past six years, 8'37 inches on 51 2-3rd days.—Colonel R D Garnons Williams. FUNERAL.—On Tuesday afternoon at the Hay cemetery the interment took place of Mrs Probert, of Lion St. Deceased was 71 years of ago ani was the widow of Mr Probert, formerly of the Talbot Ion, Castle St. The Rev. D S Evan1) (Baptist Minister) officiated, and Mr W Pogh, Lion St., was the undertaker. DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN. On Friday ) last -at the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Joseph Jay, of 10, Cboroh St., the death took place of Mrs Harriet Harris, formerly of Bodpnham, Leominster, at the advanced age of 86 years. Deceased came to Hay over 30 years ago and has resided with her son-in-law and daughter during that period. She was quite active and enjoyed good health, until the last two or tbrfe months. The inter. ment took place at the Hxy cemetery on Taes- day afternoon last, the Vicar of Hay officiating. The mourners present were Mr and MeFt Joseph Jay (son-io-law and daughter), Mr James Harris, Dowlais (son), Mr Jao. Browa, Boden- ham (nephew). Messrs William and James Jay (grandson), Mr and Mrs Davips, Dowlais (grandson and granddaughter.) Wreaths were sent by Mr and Mrs Joseph Jay, Mr Jno. Brown, Bodenham, Mr F J Pearson, Mrs T P Cope Proctor, MiRs Cheese, Miss Warde, "Mamie and Nancy," Mrs Ambrose Lilwall, Mrs Evan Powell, Swan Hotel, "Winnie, Amy and Cecil." Mr Humphrey Webb was the undertaker. CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB.—A billiard handicap has jast been concladed at the Constitutional Club. In the semi-final E Youngs, who received 10, beat C Prosser, who received 20, by 200 to 176. D Scourfield bad a bye and in the final the latter, who received 20, beat E Youngs by 200 to 141. The billiard handicap for the president's cap is nearing completion. LIBERAL CLUr,The last dance of the season was held on Thursday last. URBAN DI8TRICT COUNCIL* ELECTION. The Urban District Council Election took place on Monday last. The polling station Was at the Council Schools and the returning officer was Mr R. T. Griffiths. The result was made known about 9 o'clock and was as follows:— ELECTED. James Cater 255 David Morgan 204 Enoch George ..I ..179 James Evans 150 NOT ELECTED. Evan Powell 143 A. J. deWinton 70 The town band paraded the streets, followed by a large and excited crowd to the Crown Hotel, from one of the windows of which Mr James Cater said that he thanked the voters of the town for placing him at the head of the poll, and for the reception they had given him that night. The fight, he said, had been as far as he was concerned an independent one. He started and finished from an independent platform. They did not intend to have the town ruled by any party. He thanked all those who had helped him in the fight and would try to retain the confidence they had reposed in him by carrying out his duties in the future as in the past. Mr T. J. Stokoe added words of congratulation and the crowd broke out into cheers and singing of "For he's a jolly good fellow." <

BRYNMAWR. URBAN COUNCIL ELECTION.—The polling in the Urban Council election on Monday resulted as follows :-Central Ward, Richard Jones, 170 non- elected, B Thomas, 99. South-East, W Tippins, 125; non-elected, E Richards, 63; G Flight, 57. North-East, Hugh Wesley Jones, 118; T L Evans, 102. Messrs R Jones and T L Evans were retiring members. TOWN LAWN TESNIS CLUB.-The annual meeting of this club was held on Monday at Bowen's Assembly Rooms, Mr H M Jones in the chair. The balance sheet, showing a balance in hand, was read and adopted. The following omccip, together with a strong committee, were elected for the coming season :-President, Mr D Gibson Harris chairman, Mr R C Griffiths; treasurer, Mr C Salisbury secretaries, Messrs T J Morris and S A Pearce; captain of Saturday team, Mr C Salisbury captain of Wednesday team, Mr T J Morris. In order to meet the estimated heavy expenditure for the coming season it was unani- mously decided to raise the subscription fee from 5s to 63. SMART POLICE CAXTURic.-Seeing a man walk- ing hurriedly and glancing back suspiciously along Worcester st., Brvnmawr, on Saturday night, Polica-Sergeant Jones stopped him and found that he had a bundle of shirts under his arm, partly concealed by his coat. The man, who gave the name of Charles Hazell and said he was a collier, admitted that he had taken them off a nail outride a shop, as he was hard up. Later the shirts were indentified as the property of Mr O. E. Pritchard, Beaufort street. At the police court on Monday Hazell was bound over in the sum of 40s. for six months.

GLASBURY RAINFALL FOR MARCH.—The total rainfall record- ed here was 3 84 inches. There was not a rainless day in the month and snow fell from the 8th to 10th and from the 19th to 22nd. SUCCESS.—Master E. J. Powell of the Hampton I Grammar School, has just obtained his first certifi- cate for Pitman's Phonography.

IMPORTANT NOTICE. H. J. STEPHENS and SON, The Old-established Firm of HAY, beg to announce that they t JBML JSLjiL-jt I HiLYE OPENED I A BRANCH SHOP at High Street, TALGARTH ¡ Large and up-to-date Stock of Ready-made Clothing. Boots and Shoes for all classes. I ONLY RELIABLE MAKES STOCKED. Specialities—Gents' Tailoring and Boot Repairing". IJIF" Your Inspection and Patronage are Solicited. p — I

BRECON j COUNTY SCHOOLS. Governors Reluctantly Reduce Staff. The Governors of the Brecon County Schools have now come to a definite decision with regard to the question of reducing the expenditure in view of the deficit on the school accounts. This was reached at a meeting held on Tuesday after- noon, over which Archdeacon Bevan presided. The Clerk read the subsidiary report of the Cen- tral Welsh Board made by Mr Owen Owen, Chief Inspector, on the Girls' County School. The re- port stated that there were 97 pupils in the school and seven teachers, giving an average of 14 pupils to each girl, and this was considered rather a low average. The Secretary to the Breconshire Education Authority also wrote that the Higher Education Committee had considered the figures of the Head- master with reference to the effect of a reduction in the staff upon the Boys' School. The committee could not accept the fignres as correct, and re- minded the Governors that they resolved to give financial assistance during the current year on con- dition that the staff would be reduced. The Chairman said the position was that the Higher Technical Authority had practically re- turned them a mandate to make a reduction in the staff. The Rev T C Richards: Is it certain that 8 pupils in the Boys' School will leave if we make a reduction ? The Chairman Mr Morton will tell us that. The Headmaster: If I was one of the boys I would certainly leave. The Rev T C Richards That's not the point. Col Jones-Williams No. The Rev T C Richards In calculating you took it for granted that the boys would leave ? The Headmaster: Yes. 1 suggest that if the character of the school is altered we will have less boys. Mr Beckwith would rather close the Boys' School than spoil it. Mr Miller suggested that the Higher Education Committee be asked to meet a committee of the Governors to consider the position. Col Jones-Williams I am afraid that they can- not tell us anything more. Principal Lewis said he was afraid the problem was becoming so hard that they had all become speechless. It was a big mistake to build two schools at Brecon it was courting disaster, but they had no right to say to the Boys' School. 11 You don't pay we must do away with you." He was afraid, however, that the suggestion was going to be carried out that they would have to close the Boys' School. Miss Morgan said the question of whether there should be one or two schools did not rest with the Governors, but with the old County Governing Body. After further discussion, Col. Jones-Williams proposed that they reduce the staff by one in each school Mr Morton said he had not had a change in his staff for the last four years. The Chairman said they all felt that it was very hard. Mr Miller seconded, and it was agreed that the Headmaster and Headmistress should furnish the names of the teachers, and the Clerk give the usual notice. REDUCTION OF SCHOOL FEES. Miss Morgan gave notice that at the next I meeting she would move that the fees in the Boys' chool be reduced from R6 10s to £4 10s for boys Sntering under twelve years of age, so as to be on ehe same basis as the Girls' School, but after turther discussion f It was decided that the Standing Orders be suspended in order that the motion could be dealt with that afternoon, and it was eventually carried.

BUILTH WELLS. ACCIDENTS.—On Thursday morning, opposite the Stores, the wheel of a trap belonging to Mr E D Thomas, Welfield, came in contact with that of a dray belonging to the Builth Brewery. The trap was turned over and Mr Thompson, the driver, thrown out, but fortunately without being hurt. The borae received slight injuries to its bind legs.-While cycling down the road near the old Toll-gate, Llanelwedd, a yonng man from London lost control of his machine and ran into the wall on the lower side of the road breaking the machine and sustaining severe injuries. In an unconscious state he was removed to the Rectory Room and Dr Spencer was sent for. After examination he was conveyed in a motor oar to the Builth Wells Cottage Hospital where he is receiving every attention. DISAPPOINTMENT AMONG THE AGRICULTURISTS. —Daring the last sixw eeks the farmers of Mid- Wales have been unable to proceed with the cultivation of the land and many, owing to the continuous rains, consider that all chance of sowing oats this spring is past. The heavy rain has beaten the ploughed land into each a state that when the dry weather comes it will be impossible to harrow it sufficiently to oover the seed. As a role the farmer ploughs all the stubble fields on his farm in the beginning of February but there are hundreds of acres of land tbat should have been ploughed iu the beginning of the year yet untouched, and all hope of ploughing the same for oats is aban- doned. Last Saturday sowing operations were ¡ in full swing, but the heavy hin of Sunday and Monday morning stopped sowing opera. tions again for several days.

LLANAFANFAWR. ELECTION OF A RURAL DISTRICT COUN- CILLOR.—The poll on Saturday last at Pisgah Schoolroom, resulted in the re election of Mr Edward Owens, Pencaerhelem, for the parish of Llanfihangel-Brynpabuan, with a larger majority than he had when he was returned three years ago, which proves that be has more than re- I tained the confidence of the electors, and that a I contest is an unnecessary expense, as bis position is becoming more and more impregnable as time goes on. CHANGES.—As a rule things, are very quiet in our district, but at present we are all on the move. Mrs Pugh, Fronwen, is coming to Bryn- yoye, Mr Davies from Abergwesin goes to Fronwen. Mr Jones, Tyrhoser, who is retiring from farming, intends living at Garth Tyrhoser has been taken by Mr ReeaDavies.Nantyfarddu, and Mr Edward Davies comes to Nantvfarddu Mr David Lewis, Glaneegob, is removing to Sarnele, as the owner, Mrs Williams, who for many years farmed Llethrdu, intends residing at GJanesgob. Mr David Lawrence is returning to the district from Coedca, Builth Road, to be- come a tenant of his brother-in-law, Mr E Williams, Corner Shop, Builth, who has bought Llethrdu. We also lose from tha district Mr and Mrs Alfred Evans, Llwyncynnar, who have taken Danyrallt, in the parish of Llanynys. Fox HOUNDS.—Llangammarcb hounds were in the district on Friday last aud had a splendid run. There was a good field, among them some of the fair sex. A fox was found in Cwmchwe- fri dingle and gave hounds rare work, up hill and down dale, and across the open gommot). At one time the hounds were close to him, but reynard made good his escape, and in the end the huntsman bad to caU off without a kill. There are several foxes in the neighbourhood, better luck next time.

YSTALYFERA, COLLIERY STOPPIGE.-Some surprise has been caused in Ystalyfera by the decision of the pro- prietors of the Tirbach Colliery to give a fortnight's notice to their men. The step was regrettable, but unavoidabJe. itS the expense of working the Brass Vein there was too great in the present slackness in the coal trade. It is not anticipated that the | pits will be idle very long.

Colwyn Rural District Council. —— j'p Mr William Jones (chairman) presided over the monthly meeting of the Colwyn Rural District 4 Council, held on Monday, and others present f Messrs William Powell, Edwin Davies, Ed«r#n I Probert, John Price, James Pryce, T. Davies and 5 Reginald J. Owen (clerk). Mr T. Lant applied for a permission to divert an old road over Llanelwedd Rocks. Mr E. Davies, in proposing that the application be granted, remarked that Mr Lant was doing a great deal of good for the neighbourhood in the employment of labour. Mr W. Prothero, in seconding, said that Mr Lant employed a great deal of labour, and his industry at Llanelwedd quarries, already a large one, was growing all the time. The proposition when put to the meeting was carried unanimously. Mr Dearman Edwards (Hereford) wrote relative to Talisdu bridge (Llanbadarn-y-Garreg) giving' certain necessary land inconditionally. Lord I Merthyr's agent also wrote agreeing to give land 1 necessary on the south side of the Edw, provided that the old road was legally discontinued at the Council's expense. Mr Reginald J. Owen considered the several provisions submitted by the agent were more or lE:tS8 formal. 0 In reply to a question from Mr Edwin Probert the Clerk said that the bridge would cost £ 31S Messrs Thomas Davies, William Prothero and J. W. Evans were appointed to meet the architect with a view of reducing the estimate. Some of the members expressed an opinion that an eight ton bridge would be sufficient-not a ten ton bridge as specified. The question of proceeding with the erection of the bridge was deferred till the com- mittee's report came to hand. Mr James Pryce suggested that the local peop!8 should be asked to do the hauling. Mr Thomas Davies was of the opinion that the expense, including the hauling, should fall on every- body equal. Hitherto free hauling had not been the custom in their district. The Council considered free hauling might be done for filling in the approaches, but for a contractor to have to depend upon it for the bridge itself would be somewhat risky. On the motion of Mr Probert, seconded by Mr E. Davies, it was agreed that the Clerk should thank Mr Dearman Edwards for his gift of land. The Clerk reported that the estimate for the ensuing half-year was X251, including Y,180 for the surveyors requirements and £ 50 for salaries. S54 would be received under the Agricultural Rates Act, leaving X197 to be raised by rate. A penny rate would produce £49 6d 9d, and a fourpennY rate tl94 7s. The balance at date was J683. The rate for the corresponding period last year was 3!d in the X, and now it would be 4d. In view of the expense of the new bridge at Talisdu ford, the Council deemed it wise to adopt 5d rate. The Council resolved to apply to the Radnorshire County Council for the renewal of the County Council and Roads Board grant towards the cost of Talisdu ford bridge and the road improvement- "i Mr Edwin Davies, on behalf of the Bettws Parish Meeting, thanked the Council for all they had done in the improvement of the road crossing Waterloo Flat. Mr Edwin Davies proposed that the Clerk write to Rhayader Rural District Council asking them to j repair a piece of road (near Pole-Gate) leading to Penybont. The proposition was seconded by Thomas Davies and carried.

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS. GOLDEN WEDDING.—Mr and Mrs Marmaduke Tennant celebrated their golden wedding Tuesday week, and were the recipients numerous messages of congratulation. They were married at the Parish Church of Chipping Campdeu, Gloucestershire, in 1864.$r9 Tenoant is the only daughter of the late Mr Charles D Matthews, of Chipping Campde, Mr Tennant, J.P., was born ?t Bythan, Liocoln shire, in November, 1837, being the POU of Rev. William Tennant, vicar of that; pariah. the age of 23 he went to Aberavon, where bo practised as a solicitor. subsequently receiviog the appointment of solicitor to the Aberavoo Town Council (1862) and Town Clerk to Aberavon Corporation in 1863, Twelve month" ago he celebrated his jubilee as Town Clerk* post which be still holds. He is also clerk ta the Morfa Relief Committee and Port Talk^ County School Governors and .takes very g*eK interest in Freemasonry, being D.P.G.M*0 Wales. Printed and Published by T^ BRECON Cotf1^/ TIMES LIMITED at the Bulwark and Lion T Brecon, in the County of Brecknock, THURSDAY, APRIL 9th, 1914, and registered at tUe General Post Office newspaper.

r. .¡; "f' BRECON 1 ALL kinds of Insurances effected. Agent for several first-class Cornpanies.- Williams, AceoUS*: tact, Insurance and General Agent, Sennybridg?, and 6, Bulwark, Brecon. You can get MARMALADE ORANGES alec SWEET ORANGES from four a Id and FINEST TOMATpES at WOODS, Castle Street aod Watfcjjn. 12 is DELICIOTTS.—That is what our customers say. 8WEETHOG BACON has a flavour all its own. It is something choice. It has to be tasted to be folly appreciated. Sweethcg the breakfast table delicacy. Tenpence per lb.-Obtainable only at MORRIS', 17, Bridge street. As a Spring Medicine, Gwillim's Bordock and Sarsaparilla Blood Mixture is excellent. 1/9 and 1/- bottles of Gwillim (late Charles) Medical Hal), Brecon. THE TALK OF THE TOWN at present is have you tried Wise's Special Skin Soap, 3 Ad per tablet. The Small Shop with a Big Reputation for TOILET GOODS. EWART WISE'S, HIGH STHEET. To W ABD OFF COLDS acd the dangerous afer effects, a glass of Invalid Wine is strongly recommended by the medical profession. Meat and Malt Wine, 3s. and lB. 9d. Wincarnie, 88, 6d. and 2s. 3d. Hall's Wine, 3s. 6d. and 2s. per bottle. Burgundy iu flauoub, In. 93., 2«. 21, and 29. 6d. each. Invalid Port, 28. 6d. and Is. 4d. per bottle.—MEREDITH & SONS, Stores. Brecon. New Zealand Batter, delightfully fresh and temptingly delicious. One of our specialities, 1/2 per lb. Try it.-Morris, Bridge Street. JUST ARRIVED splended lot of GOOD EATING POTATOES, Qaarrell, High St. MISTRESSES AND MAIDS will be more than satisfied with their utensils and material for spring cleaning if they obtain them at Meredith and Soiaq, who bold a large stock of everything necessary for this important time of the year. Brooms and Brushes a speciality.—The Stores, Brecon. HOSPITAL FOR FOUNTAIN PENS.—Any make Pen quickly ard cheaply repaired by the Pen Experts, A. HUGHES & SON, Brecon. GOING ABROAD ? Any Line anywhere Book your passage with the Official Agents- A. HUGHES & Sox, Brecon. CYCLES. We are Sole Agents for the Raleigh, James, and Sunbeam Cycles, prices from f4 17s Cd to £ 15 15s. An inspection of New Models respectfully solicited.—MEREDITH & SONS, Brecon. FOR BBECOSTSHIRE MEN. -Tbe most satisfactory Collar, well made--called "BRECKNOCK"-and obtained only at WATTS, The Clothier. LADY TREDEGAR and tbe Hon. Gwynetb Morgan have left London for Lilliput. near Bournemouth, and hope to return to 45, Grosvenor Square, London, at the beginning of 1. REGIMENTAL DINNER.-The annual regi- mental dinner of the officers of the Brecknock- shire Battalion Territorial Force (South Wales B< rderers) was held on Friday evening at the Castle Hotel, Brecon, and wa well attended. Colonel Lord Glanuak presided. Miss Clark's catering was, as usual, excellent. SEED POTATOES, grand lot of Early and Late varieties.—QUAEBELL, HIGH STREET. RUGBY FOOTBALL.-Mr J. V. Rees, Old Breconian, played for the Harlequins against Newport on Saturday. The home fifteen won by two tries to nil. MILITARY NEWS.—A draft of 18 recruits left the Depot on Friday to join the Regiment at Borden. They were accompanied to the station by the Depot Band, the party being in charge of Capt. Collier, and left by the 7-45 a.m. Brecon and Merthyr train for Borden in charge of Col. 6ergt. Bruntnell. AGRICULTURAL SHow.-At the adjourned annual tneeting of the Breconshire Agricultural Show Society held on Tuesday afternoon, Mr David Powell (chairman) reported that the Committee appointed to choose a president for the year had met and they had selected Col. Stuart Morgan, Bolgoed, who had accepted the office. (Applause). The meeting unanimously adopted the recommen- dation of the committee and Col. Stuart Morgan, who was present, thanked them for appointing him and nominated Mr David Williams, Bolgoed Uchaf, as the vice-president. (Applause).—It was decided to hold the next show in a field belonging to Mr W. T. Isaac just above St. David's Vicarage. V SUMMER SCHOOL.—Through the courtesy of the Headmaster (Rev R. H. Chambers) and Governors of Christ College, the school building has been granted for the use of the students attending the Weleh Summer School to be held here during the first fortnight in August. WHEAT STREET ELECTRIC THEATRE.—The pic- tures this week include some of the most attractive films which have been shown anywhere, and they are drawing large audiences. The artiste for the week is Will Tyler, who gives a splendid exhibition I of trick cycling, and his stair-climbing business is particularly exciting for the lookers-on. For the last three days of the week the management is last three days of the week the management is also putting on additional variety turns in the persons of the Musical Waifs," who will gave an original series of songs and quaint instrumental music. Next week, as will be seen in another column, there is a great film to be shown, entitled The Master Criminal," a four-reel drama of in- tense human interest and one of the most ambitious productions ever staged, which has attracted con- siderable attention elsewhere on account of the intense nature of the acting and the beauty of the pictures. The musical variety turn will include the" Fair Picturesques," who will give a specially good programme of refined singing and dancing. CONGREGATIONALISM. -In connection with the annual meetings of the Council of the Welsh Con- gregational Union, held at the Plough Chapel yesterday (Wednesday), a preaching service was held on Tuesday night, when sermons were delivered by the Revs Elvel Lewis, London, and O; L Roberts, Liverpool. INDISPO$rION OF MR W. L. HARPUR.—Last week Mr W. L. Harpur, the county roads surveyor of Breconshire, was taken seriously ill, and on Satur- day evening an operation for appendicitis was performed by Dr. Cyril Francis. The operation was very successful, and on enquiry yesterday (Wednesday) we were informed that Mr Harpur's doctor was very well pleased With the progress tie had made. CONFIRMATION —The Bishop of Swansea held a Confirmation Service at St David's Church on Sunday evening last, when 35 candidates were present. CHRIST COLLEGE "broke up" for the Easter holi- days on Monday after the sports and the boarders returned home on Tuesday. DINAS ROME.-The Committee acknowledge the following gifts in March Mrs Conway Lloyd, vegetables: Mrs Mc Clintock, vegetables; Mrs Evans (Ffrwdgrech), cakes; Mrs Peregrine, 2 frocks muff and furs Miss Hall, Pencelly, buns.

CRICKHOWELL. CRICKET CLUB.—The annual meeting of the Crickbowell Cricket Club was held at The Cambrian Hotel on Thursday last, when there were present Messrs A J Thomas (in tbe chair), C T Hudson, R Evans, H J Davies, G F Loam, J Phillips, A W T Evans. A Hodge, A Davies, J Waters, Gordon Williams, W H Cowman, Wilfrid Townsend and J H Tonge. The balance sheet produced by the secretary (Mr G F Loam} was considered tbe most satisfactory the Club has bad for some years. The following new officers were elected :—President, Mr A Beckwith Vice- president, Capt. J Rees, Captain Mr R Evans -vice-president, Mr C T Hudson secretary, Mr J H Tonge. The following wer. elected on the Committee :—Messrs A J Thomas, W Townsend, Alfred Davies, A E Davies, R 'Evans, J Waters and J Phillips. Votes of thanks were recorded to the retiring officers, and the Usk Valley Cricket Club for their support. It i3 hoped that local cricket will be better supported this season than last year, and that members especially will display a little more enthusiasm by their attendance on practice nights, and in rendering every assistance to the officers of the club to fulfil engagements.

LLANFIHANGEL-TALYLLYN. CORRECTION.—Through a clerical error the name c,f Mrs Price, the widow, was omitted from the list of those who attended the funeral of Mr Tom Price, given in our last issue.

GILWERN. LOCAL INVENTION.—Mr J. W. Parry, Rockfield, Church-road, Gilwern, has been granted a patent for railway chair keys and wedges.

I MARKETS GUIDE. Trade and Prices. BRECON General, Friday.—Good supply and brisk sale. Prices :-Butter Is 3d and Is 4d per ib, eggs 12 and 14 for Is, fowls 2s lid to 3s each, chickens 6s and 7s per couple, rabbits 6d and 9d each, cabbage plants 50 for 6d. BUILTH WELLS Stock, Monday.—Fair supply, and brisk demand resulted in early clearance. Prices :—Cows with calves from £ 16 to £ 20, barreners il3 to JE14, yearling bullocks zElO to jEll, two-year-old bullocks JE13 to 415 each good class ewes with lambs 50s to 54s per couple, mutton 9d to 10d per lb, and pork 5d to 6id per Ib, Cart pigs in good 2 2 demand, and made from 24s to 26s each. BUILTH WELLS General, Monday.—The supply was not equal to the demand, ani there was an early clearance. Prices :—Butter Is 2d to Is 3d per lb, eggs 16 a Is, young fowls lOd per lb, old hens 33 6d to 3s 9d per couple, rabbits 9d each, and potatoes 4s 6d to 5s per cwt. TALGARTH General, Friday.—There was a small supply, produce being quickly cleared. Prices :-Eggs 15 for la, butter la 2d and Is 3d per lb, dressed fowls 4s 6d to 7s per couple, rabbits 9d and lOd each, potatoes 4s 6d to 5s per cwt. BRECON Cattle, Tuesday.—There was a distinct improvement in the quantity of stock as compared with the last market. Cows and calves made former rates, while the trade in store cattle was not as good. Mutton, which was scarce, made abont lOd per lb, and only one pen of lambs was exhibited. There was an unusually large number of pigs, which were in good demand. Small pigs made 25a to 30s and porkers from 12s 6d to 139 per score. A report of the Hereford bull sale, conducted by Messrs Miller, Powell and Co., appears in another column. HAY General, Thursday. — Prices —Butter Is 2d to Is 3d per lb, eggs 14 to 16 a la, live chickens 58 6d to 63 6d per couple, trussed 5s 6d to 7a per couple, live fowls 5s 6d to 6s, trussed 63 to 7s, rabbits 8d and 9d each, potatoes 5s to 6a per cwt. HEREFORD, Cattle, Wednesday.—Good supply of beef and the best animals sold well at late rates. Sheep and lambs were in good supply and sold quite as dear as of late. Best wether tegs up to y|d per lb, ewe mutton up to Sd lambs very dear. Porkers made 7d to 7 £ d and bacons 6d to 6|d 2 calves very dear. HEREFORD, Poultry, Wednesday.—There was a good supply of live fowls, making from 4s 6d to 6s 6d per couple, little ducks made from 6d to Sd each. Dressed fowls sold at 6s to 7s per couple, and fferkeys at Is and Is Id per lb. Hen eggs 15 and 16 wholesale and 14 retail; butter Is 2d retail, Is Id wholesale, per lb.

Penmyarth Golf Club. The annual meeting of the Penmyarth Golf Club was held at the Bear Hotel, Crickhowell, on March 25th last, when Mr T Vaughan presided. There were also present Messrs Benjamin Watkins, J Phillips, H J Davies, D T Pritchard, E H Price, F L Morgan, and T Vaughan Richards (bon. sec.) The accounts for the past year were presented and passed. Several new members were elected, and the Secretary reported that the increase of membership since the beginning of the year was a good augury for the future of the club, and that a g on deal of keenness was now being evinced in the district. It was arranged to at once draw for the Bailey Cup competition, and that the round) should be played off in a month. It wss also decided to hold the annual Spring Meeting on Thursday, April 23rd. This event has been most successful on the occasions it has been held, and, thanks to the generosity of some of the members in contributing to a prize fend, it is to be hoped that the members and players from the other clubs in the district will turn up in strong numbers on this occasion again, so as to ensure another successful day. The course is now playing well, and it is expected by the time of the meeting to have it in excellent condition. A vote of thanks was passed to Lord Glanusk for his kindness in giving the ground and Club I Housi reut fre3, and for his generous support in other ways.

Printing. Every kind of Printing Cheaply and Promptly Executed at the BRECON COUNTY TIMES.

LLOYD GEORGE'S FIRST CLASS HOTEL. A Builth Illustration. A case which illustrates the value of the rosy pictures painted by Mr Lloyd George of sanatoria treatment in "first class hotels" for all who needed it, to be provided under the National Insurance Act, came before the Builth Board of Guardians on Monday, on the recommendation of the Medical Officer that a certain destitute person should be admitted to the workhouse infirmary. The patient is a labouring man about 51 years of age. and the Medical Officer announced that he is suffering from tuberculosis and unable to follow his employment. It was further stated that he has paid up his con- tributions under the Insurance Act with few exceptions. For the last five weeks he has been laid up, and application has been made to the Breconshire Insurance Committee for the benefit promised under the Act, but without success, though no one blames the Insurance Committee for this they do their best to get tuberculosis cases taken up by the National Memorial Associa- tion. The unfortunate man arrived at Builth Wells on the 20th of July last and obtained em- ployment, and has since had his insurance cards for two quarters stamped and delivered at the Post Office. Before coming to Builth Wells he was employed from July 15th, 1012, to February, 19115, with a rag and metal merchant in London, and during that time weekly deductions were made for insurance money. Later he tramped the country till in May he got employment for twelve weeks at Cerrigydrdigion Waterworks, and here again he had to comply with the requirements of the Act. It appears that applications have been made on behalf of this man not only to the County Com- mittee but also to the Welsh Insurance Com- missionerl-, but he has not obtained any assistance. This is a case for a sanatorium, according to medical testimony. The Builth Guardians instructed the Clerk to again place the case before the County Committee and also the Welsh Insurance Commissioners.

• CATHERINE. PARISH MEETING.—The annual parish meet- ing was held at the Parish Hall on Saturday evening last, when Captain Travers was re- elected chairman. On taking the chair, Captain Travers remarked that since the inception of the parish meetings as now constituted, they had always got on together very amicably at Cathedine, and he thought the parish was among the very few that bad carried on its duties with- out any appeal to the ratepayers for assistance. On the proposition of Mr John Thomas, seconded by the Rev. D H Picton, Mr Wm. Evans, Cathedine-Yawr, was appointed overseer in the place of Mr J Thomas. Capt. Travers proposed and Mr E C Maurice seconded a vote of thanks to the clerk (Mr T E Yaughan-Powell) for the satisfactory manner in which he carried out his duties, and the neat Way he kept the minute book and the other official documents.

CRAY. FUNERAL.-It is something unusual to have two funerals in the same week here, and those in the same burial ground, too. The! remains of the late Mrs Pugh, of Sennybridge, were laid to rest at Cray Calvinistic Methodist Chapel graveyard, (where her first husband, the late Mr D Evans, Cray Mill, had been buiied), on Tuesday last, the Revs. 0 Evans (Sennybridge) and D Rhys offi- ciating. QUERIES.—What are the prospects of our local choirs at the forthcoming eisteddfod at Trecastle ? (We hear that one choir at least found discretion when it was known that the Crayonians were entering the lists again). At what age do the youths of Cray reach sufficient maturity as to deserve being called young men and women ? DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.—We regret to record the death of yet another of our "old guard." After a short illness Mr Jonathan Morgan, shoemaker, of Creigiau, Cray, passed quietly away on Wednesday last. He was a native of Halfway, near Llandovery, where he had spent the greater part of his life, and from where he removed a few years ago to reside with his daughter and son-in- law (Mr and Mrs Charles Evans, Creigiau, Cray), after the death of his second wife. Deceased was much respected by all who knew him. He was a Congregationalist, but on coming to reside here he joined the Cray Calvinistic Methodist Church, which in him has lost a most faithful and devout member. He was in his T9th year. The funeral took place on Saturday at the Cray Calvinistic Methodist Chapel burial ground, and quite a large number attended. The Revs. D Rhys (C.M., Devynock) and W 0 Davies (vicar of Cray) offici- ated at the house, whilst the service at the Chapel was taken by the Revs. 0 Evans (Baptist, Sennybridge) and D Rhys. The principal mourners were Mr and Mrs Charles Evans, Creigiau, (daughter and son-in-law), Master D Evans and Miss E M Evans, Creigiau (grandchildren), with several nephews and nieces. A beautiful wreath from the members of the deceased's Sunday School class was laid on the grave. The arrange- ments were ip the capable hands of Messrs W Jones and Sons, undertakers. Mid-Wales League. [TABLE TO DATE.] I GOALS. P. W. L. D. FOR AGST P.' Llanfaes B. 18..15 2 1 ..(i7 ..Hi ..31 Llandrindod Wells 15..12 1 2 ..tit ..16 ..24, Rhayader 1(5..10 3 H ..33 ..15 ..23 Talgarth 15.. 8 5 2.38 ..17 ..IS Brecon S. C. 16.. 9. 5 .2 ..49 ..25 *18 Builth Wells 15.. 5 9 1 ..36 ,.29 ..11 Brecon Depot 16.. 3 ..11 2 ..28 ..80 8 Hay 14.. 3 ..10 1 ..17 ..55 7 Builth Road 16.. 4 ..13 0 ..28 ..58 7 Newb'dge-on-Wye 15i. 2 ..13 0 ..20 ..61 4 °Two points dedaoted for playing an ineligible player.

TALCXARTH. I All departments at BANK SHOP are now full of choice goods for Easter Wear. SPORTS COATS for Ladies, Gentlemen and Boys will receive special attention. David Jones and Co., Drapery, Talgarth. DEATH CF AN OLD INHABITANT.—We have to record the death of Mrs Sarah Thomas, widow of Mr W Thomas, formerly of the Radnor Arms, Talgarth. Deceased, who had been an invalid for several years, lived with her daughter, Mrs J Peace Jones, at the Castle Hotel, Talgarth. She died on Saturday last, aged 88, and was buried at Talgarth Church yesterday (Wednesday). ANOTHER OCTOGENARIAN'S DEATH.—On Saturday last the death of Mr J Jones, formerly of Aber- aman, took place at Pendre, Talgarth, where he had resided for some time with his nephew, Mr William Jones. He had enjoyed good health until about ten days before hia demise, when he developed bronchitis. He had reached the great age of 86. The funeral took place yesterday (Wednesday) at the C.M. Chapel, Merthyr Cynog. TALGARTH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. —The committee of this society have invited Mr C Yenables Llewelyn to be their president this year, and he has consented, remarking that was very pleased with the show last year it seemed to him to be the right sort of a show to do real good. He will give his usual prizes, also a presidental donation towards other prizes The committee have secured Mr P Goodwin Bevan, Plascelyn, and Mr R T Griffiths, Hay, as their vice-presidents. RAINFALL. As registered by Mr Fred Morgan, local observer to the British Rainfall Organisation, the March rainfall at Talgarth was 3 89 on 26 days, the wettest day being the 15th, when the fall was '43 inches. Previous March rainfalls :—1913, 6 52 ins on 21 days 1912, 5 53 ins on 23; 1911,177 ins on 15 1910, 1-08 ins on 7; 1909, 3 31 ins on 19; 1908, 4 06 ins on 20; 1907, 1 14 ins on 12; 1906 2 00 ins on 15; 1905 4 70 ins on 21; 1904. 2 39 ins on 15 1903. 5,92 ins on 25; 1902, 167 ins on 15 1901, 3 96 ins on 18. The rainfall for the first three months of the present year was 8 73 ins on 57 days.