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Bmm EASTER VESTRIES. St. David's. The Easter Vestry for the parish of St. David's, Brecon, was held on the 14th inst., when the Vicar (the Rev. D. Saunders Jones) presided. Others present were Messrs J Conway Lloyd and W Oram (retiring churchwardens), J D D Evans, Tom Williams, Enoch Evans, R T Norbury, N Cootes, T Grant, D T Griffiths, W Price, C R Owens, T Watkins, J Norbury, William Williams (Church House), W Hargest, D Chambers, W R Price, W Williams (Llan- daff row), D Morgan, W D Parry, T J Parry, Joe Williams, J H Norbury and W G Barrington. The statement of accounts, which showed the substantial balance in hand of £ 29, was adopted, and was considered very satis- factory. The Vicar expressed the thanks of himself and the worshippers to the church wardens, sidesmen, choir, Sunday School teachers and superintendent for their loyal and faithful services during the year. On the proposition of Mr Tom Williams, seconded by Mr J. Norbury, Mr J D D Evans was unanimously elected parish warden. The Vicar nominated Mr Joseph Williams as vicar's warden, and in doing so warmly thanked the outgoing warden, Mr W Oram, for his loyalty and faithfulness. Mr Oram •fead Qnl; missed one Sunday, and that owing to illness. The following sidesmen were appointed— Messrs W T Isaac, J Norbury, T Watkins, W Parry, T J Parry, R Evans, W Williams, T Grant, H N Kettle, R T Norbury, W Rice, W Hargest, J Beverley Jones, C R Owens, W Oram, W Lewis, W C Watkins, W Powell, Enoch Evans, D T Griffiths, John Williams, J Conway Lloyd, Tom Williams, N Cootes, W G Barrington, H W Powell, WF Jones, W Price, W Williams'(Llan- daff row), J H Norbury, Dan Sullivan and W R Price, 2 Newmarch Street. A vote cf sympathy was unanimously passed with the relatives of the late Messrs T Williams and J Campbell, two sidesmen, who had passed away during the year. Hearty thanks were given to the follow- ing for gifts to the church during the year —Mrs Evans, Ffrwdgrech, green alms bags; Mrs Peel, white and purple alms bags, purple altar frontal and sanctuary hangings; Mrs deWinton, Tynycae, sanc- tuary mat, and Mr J D D Evans for notice board in churchyard. The Tower Committee presented their accounts, which showed that they had spent £4[; odd on the pointing, etc., of the tower. Thork was considered very satisfactory, and Messrs T Griffiths and. Grant were heartily thanked by the vestry for their great interest in and attention to the work. Diocesan Finance Scheme.—Mr Conway Lloyd lucidly explained this scheme, and after discussion it was resolved to adjourn the vestry to April 28th to receive further information on the scheme and to consider the advisability of appointing a Parochial Church Council. Organ.—It was pointed out that the American organ was in a bad state. The question of procuring a pipe organ was discussed, the difficulty being its location. The matter was left in, the hands of the Vicar and churchwardens. The Tower Committee was appointed to see to the troughing round the church. Mr Conway Lloyd, in handing the Vicar a cheque for nearly £22, the amount of the Easter offerings, remarked that in view of the very attractive military parade, which detracted considerably from the attendance at the morning service, the offering was more than satisfactory. The Vicar feelingly thanked the vestry and worshippers of the church. St. John's. The annual Vestry for the parish of St. John the Evangelist was held at the Priory Church on Thursday night last, the Vicar (Archdeacbn E L Be van) presiding. Others present were the Rev. E E Davies (curate), Messrs Molyneux F Thomas, J P Jones Powell, C J B Hughes, John Meredith, A J Wallace, E T Hyde, J Matthews, F G Alway, John Morgan, C Powell and G Plunkett. THE ACCOUNTS. Mr J P Jones Powell, one of the church- wardens, presented the accounts, showing that there was a balance overdrawn at the beginning of the year of £ 188. 3s 9d, and that at the end of the year there was a slight increase in the deficit, which was now £191 Os 6d. The Vicar That is to say we ara to the bad by £3 on the year's working. It is not a large amount. Mr Jones Powell said the subscriptions to the clergy fund were a little less than the previous year. The other collections were about the same. Last year the statement of accounts showed a slight reduction in the balance overdrawn, but one of the first things he (Mr Jones Powell) had to do was to pay a big coal bill, and that accounted for it. (Laughter.) The Vicar The offertories were a little better ? Mr Jones Powell: Yes. Mr Wallace, in proposing the adoption of the accounts, remarked that they owed Mr Jones Powell a vote of thanks for keeping the expenditure down. Mr Hyde seconded and the accounts were adopted. CHURCHWARDENS. The Vicar stated that Mr D W E Thomas had come to the end of his two years of .office as churchwarden. He had been a most admirable warden; he had devoted himself to the duties, and it was with very great regret that they parted with him. He (the vicar) nominated as his successor Mr A J Wallace, who had been connected with St. John's Church as a member of the choir and sidesman for a considerable number of years, and was a most assiduous Church worker in every direction. Mr Wallace thanked the Vicar for the honour conferred on him and consented to act. On the motion of Mr Alway, seconded by Mr Hyde, Mr J P Jones Powell was re- elected parish warden. SIDESMEN. The following were elected vicar's sides- men—Messrs J H Rosser, H Meredith, G Plunkett, John Meredith, C J B Hughes, E T Hyde, H William, Joseph Morgan, D W E Thomas and A H Shaplend. The follow- ing were appointed by the parish—Messrs F G Alway, A J Corbett, J C B Morris, B L Pritchard, E J Peck, C Powell, II Lambert, J Bufton and Parry deWinton. Mr A T Mellor was re-elected church- warden for the hamlet of Vennyfach. Messrs D W E Thomas, J P Jones Powell and E T Hyde were elected lay electors. Mr A J Corbett was re-elected auditor. THE RESTORATION FUND. The Vicar stated that as regards the restoration fund there was nothing to be commented upon. They had bad expert opinion upon the rent in the tower—one of the best opinions that was to be obtained in London to-day-from one who was con- sulted with regard to St. Paul's Cathedral. The opinion of Mr Carroll was that the rent in the tower had been caused by lightning, and he thought it was a serious matter and ought to be dealt with. The cost of dealing with it and other defects in the tower would probably amount to about £ 700. They had postponed any action in the winter in view of other demands, but it would be a question for the churchwardens to consider whether it was safe delaying dealing any longer. Dealing with the churchyard fund, the Archdeacon said it was possible, although he did not think it probable, that that would be the last time that that account would appear, because in the event—and it was an unlikely event-of the Church Bill passing the churchyard would pass out of the keep- ing of the Church and would be included in the charges to be paid out of the rates of the parish. J I THE DIOCESAN FINANCE SCHEME. The 'Vicar went on to refer to the Diocesan Finance Scheme, which they generally approved at the last vestry meeting. Mr J P Jones Powell suggested that probably they would be responsible for about £30 or f40 to be contributed towards the scheme. If that was the case they would have to alter their method of finance, but before anything was adopted it would have to go before a meeting of the con- gregation. Then they could discuss the method of contributing either by weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly sums, and each member would sign a guarantee to be responsible for a certain amount, with a minimum of ld, to the Finance Committee, who would be responsible for the working of the scheme. They could raise the money by the envelope system. The Vicar remarked that they could arrange the method of raising the amount at the meeting of the congregation, when they would appoint a committee of seven who would be responsible for the scheme. The principle of giving weekly offertories had been in vogue in that church for a number of years, and it was sometimes overlooked that that system was carried out regularly in connection with the church. It was very important that they should impress upon the members that it was no new departure, as it was really an extension of their plan. It was decided that the matter should be gone into thoroughly at a meeting of the congregation of the parish. PROTEST AGAINST DISESTABLISH- MENT AND DISENDOWMENT. Mr M F Thomas proposed the following resolution:—" That this meeting enters its most earnest protest against the proposals of the Government (1) to break up the constitutional unity of the National Church by an act of civil power, and to disestablish and disendow the Church in the four Welsh Dioceses; (2) to divert to secular uses property which was originally given for, and for centuries has been devoted to, the pur- poses of religion, and pledges itself to do all in its power to defeat this proposal." Mr J P Jones Powell seconded. Archdeacon Bevan said that one very interesting feature in the controversy at the present time was the very widespread protest on the part of Nonconformists against two of the most prominent proposals of 'the Bill, namely, against the alienation of their churchyards and against the secularisation of money which bad always been used for religious purposes. That protest, which originated with Nonconformists, had been of very great service to them; and it had made quite clear to them who were their friends and who were their foes. There had been a great deal of talk disclaiming hos- tility to the Church, but it was useless Nonconformists persisting in asserting they had no hostility to the Church if they did not associate themselves with the protest. They thanked those Nonconformists who had placed their religion before their politics. They would always have the strongest feelings of gratitude to those who, in face of all kinds of misrepresentations and in face of a great deal of persecution Ifad had the courage to come forward and stand by their side in that particular crisis in the interest of justice and in the interest of religion. The protest had done a very great deal in regard to the feelings that they would have in future towards those who bad made this self-sacrifice. He had said before that if any proposal came from any body to take from either the Plough Chapel or the Bethel Chapel the endowments which they had; he for one would only be too proud to do all in his power to withstand that proposal. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Vicar expressed his thanks for the great assistance given him personally during the past year, and welcomed amongst them for the first time at an Easter Vestry, the Rev E E Davies. They greatly valued all he had already done in the parish. He also felt grateful to the members of the choir, the churchwardens, sidesmen, and all those who had co-operated in the work of the church. He also thanked the congregation for the Easter offertory, made on a very generous scale. While they might have wished that the veterans and old comrades bad been able to come on a day other than Easter Sunday, yet they were all very glad to see so many coming together for the Easter Service. St. Mary's. Subsequently the Vestry for the parish of St.. Mary was held in St. Mary's Church. ArcVlparon Bevan (vicar) presided over a good attendance which included the Rev H J Church Jones. CHURCHWARDENS' ACCOUNTS. Dr T P Thomas presented the accounts. The receipts amounted to 9266 3s 3d, and there was a balance in hr,nd of 10s 2d. The Vicar stated they all regretted very mnoh the illness of Mr C E Weaver Price, who had been kind enough to act as auditor l for some years. They trusted he would soon be restored to health and return to his accustomed place in St. Mary's. The accounts were adopted on the motion of Mr B Elston, seconded by Mr A Quarrell. ELECTION OF CHURCHWARDENS. The Vicar nominated as his churchwarden, Mr A Daw, who he hoped would serve again. His services bad been much appre- ciated by the parishioners. Mr Daw said he would be glad to serve another year. In proposing the re-election of Dr T P Thomas as parish warden, Mr T Jones said they all knew how well Dr Thomas had fulfilled the office for the past twelve months. He was sure that the whole of the parishioners would be pleased if Dr. Thomas would continue to act for another year. He had now started on the work of improving the church and as he had taken it in hnd he (Mr Jones) would like to see him complete it. Mr F Care seconded. The Vicar said the last reason was a very strong one why they should ask Dr Thomas to continue in office. He had started on a great scheme for the improvement of St. Mary's Church and when it was completed it would not only be an improvement to St. Mary's but also an improvement to the town. Dr Thomas said he was much obliged for the kind remarks, but he did not altogether agree with the idea of the same man con- tinuing in office, he liked to see a change. The Vicar said there were special circum- stances this year which made it undesirable that there should be a change. Eventually Dr Thomas consented to act. THE SIDESMEN. The following were nominated as Vicars sidesmen, Messrs L Lewis, J Vaughan, J Gunter, D W Davies, J Hando, James Morgan. W Smith, T Jones, W Gwillim, W Watkins, and David Ashton. Nominated by the parish:—Messrs F Care, W T Davies, W H Gimson, 0 Jackson, Hills Orton, A Potts, II J Roberts, Dr Shingleton Smith, W Tudor, D Thompson, W P Evans and F G Scarrott. The Vicar expressed regret at the death of Mr John Williams who served as sidesman with devotion for some years and was always a great supporter of church work. The following were appointed lay electors: Messrs T Jones. C E Weaver Price, and James Morgan. Messrs C E Weaver Price and J Matthews were elected auditors. THE DIOCESAN FINANCE SCHEME. The Vicar explained the Diocesan finance scheme as it affected the parish. The sum which St. Mary's would be expected to con- tribute that year was about X35. Next year they would be assessed. It was decided to call a meeting of the congregation of the church to consider the matter and appoint a committee to carry out the scheme. The Vicar said they would be interested to know that a supplementary confirmation service would be held at St. Mary's shortly, owing to illness and other causes which prevented a number of candidates attending at the service held at the Priory. It would be the first confirmation service held in St. Mary's for a considerable time. PROTEST AGAINST SPOLIATION BILL. Mr T Jones moved a resolution similar to the one passed at St. John's vestry against the Welsh Church Bill, Mr Burt Elston seconded and it was carried unanimously. The Vicar tendered his thanks to the Revs Church Jones, Aneurin Davies and E E Davies, the sidesmen, churchwardens, bellringers, etc., for the work they had done during the year and he was also grateful for the very generous Easter offering amounting to fl8 9s lOd.
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HAY GOLF CLUB: Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the' Hay Golf Club was held at the Crown Hotel on Friday last. Colonel R D Garnons Williams presided and there were present Messrs W Giles, H R Grant, J M Maddy, H Morris, C E Tunnard Moore, G Prosser, F Pearson, A C Simeon, South- wicke and Captain Peacock. Mr Tunoard Moore (hen. treasurer) presented the statement of accounts, which showed a balance in band of £10 10s 8d. the total receipts weie 948 16s lid. The Chairman remarked that they all felt most grateful to Mr Tunnard Moore for the large amount of practical interest he took in the affairs of the club. The Hon. R C Devereux was re-elected president and thanked for his past services, and the followiug were te elected vice-presi dents- Major W H Booth, D.S.O., Colonel R D Garnons Williams, Colonel V Henry, Revs. G Leigh Spencer aod T W Trumper, Messrs E F Cock- croft, H Graystone, S Mavrojani and H B C Whitehouse. Mr Tunnard Moore was re elected captain, treasurer and bon. secretary, and Mr W Giles was re-elected hon. secretary in conjunction with Mr Tunnard Moore. The following committee was appointed- Messrs T P Cope Proctor, H R Grant, J M Maddy, H Morris, F P Pearson, A C SatLson, A J deWinton and the bon. secretaries. Messrs Tunnard Moore, W Gi,es, J M Maddy, H R Grant and H Morris were re appointed the Handicap Committee. It was decided to hold the annual competi- tions on Whit-Monday as usual and that the competition for the Graystone Cup should com- mence on May 1st and end September 30th. It was stated that the number of cards sent in last year in competition for the Graystone Cup was 75, the best being that of Mr H R Grant. It was further decided to bold a monthly competition on the first Saturday in the month beginning with May 2nd. A discussion arose on the necessity of altering the course to avoid crossing, and the matter was eventually left in the hands of the committee.
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BATTLE. EASTER VESTRY.—The Annual Easter Vestry was held on Wednesday evening last week, the vicar (Rev. H. J. Church Jones) presiding. The accounts pre- sented by Mr G Weekes showed that the receipts during the past year amounted to £56 12S. iold and the I expenditure to /50 IS. 2d. Mr G. 2 Weekes was re-appointed parish warden, and the vicar again selecting Mr D. Williams as his warden. Messrs W. Wilkins and W. Amos were appointed sidesmen by the parish and Messrs T. Gark and G. Gibbons by the Vicar. The lay electors, Messrs G. Weekes, A. Atkin, and G. Gibbons were re elected. It was decided to contribute Z5 from the parochial funds to the St. David's Diocesan Finance Fund.
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FARMERS V. BLACKSMITHS. SMITHS HOLD TO THEIR SCHEDULE. Farmers' Union Meet at Talgarth. In the absence of the Chairman (Mr J W Jones, Sheephouse), Aid. W Price, Glyn- gwye, was voted to the chair at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union, held at Talgarth, on Saturday. Others present were Messrs S B Meredith, R T Rogers, J W Price, John Smith, William John Price, J R Bache, Thomas Price, J B Richards, with the Secretary (Mr J P Griffiths) and Mr Walter Williams, Brecon, acting secretary of the South Wales Branch of the Agricultural Co-operation Society. The Secretary read a letter from Mr Evan Evans, secretary of the Brecon and Radnor Smiths' Union, in reply to the latest offer of the Farmers' Union in regard to the charges for shoeing. Mr Evans wrote that meetings had been held at Brecon, Builth Wells, and Presteign, to consider the pro- posal. A very strong feeling was manifested against the strong language of a speech n C, Z5 delivered by one of the members of the Farmers' Union at Talgarth, and he was requested to respectfully point out that terms so employed were absolutely unfounded and unwarranted, and that the attitude of the Smith's Union towards that of the Farmers' was far from being 11 cantankerous and defiant." Their only plea was that they should be adequately paid, and after a very careful consideration they had decided to adhere to their recently issued schedule. As they had previously pointed out in their communications, these were the only prices which the Union considered adequate and reasonable. Under those circumstances the unanimous feeling of the meetings was that it was impossible to make a compromise with the Farmers' Union. The Chairman asked Mr J W Price what he had to say upon his attack on the Smiths' Union. Mr J W Price said it seemed rather to be sitting a little too much upon him," but, fortunately, he was able to bear it. The smiths told them in the letter that they were not cantankerous and defiant, but he could not see that their attitude was anything but defiant. They also told them that their charges were fixed by their schedule. If those were their reasonable charges, where were they when they charged (!d and 7d ? He considered their action was not gentle- manly or conciliatory towards them. Mr S B Meredith said there were various grades of charges in the districts. The Secretary said it was now evident that the blacksmiths would not alter their charges. Mr Bache did not think Mr Price had said more than was necessary at the last meeting, because the blacksmiths had treated them with contempt. Mr J Smith would like to see the Farmers' Union drawing a moral from this occurrence, to be as loyal to their Union as the black- smiths were to their Society. It was eventually decided to ask farmers to make their own arrangements. MORAL SUPPORT FOR AGRICUL- TURAL ORGANISATION. Mr Walter Williams, Brecon, acting sec- retary to the South Wales Branch of the Agricultural Organisation Society, had written stating that he was directed by the Breeonshire County Committee of the Society to forward a copy of an appeal for funds which they proposed sending to all interested in agriculture in the county, and to ask them to give attention to the matter at that meeting. He added that the mem- bers of the County Committee were Lord Glanusk, Ald. A A Mitchell, and the Rev. Joshua Davies. .The Secretary stated that he invited Mr Walter Williams to the meeting, so that he could explain the movement. He (the Secretary) was only sorry that their funds would not allow them to contribute to the society. Mr Walter Williams briefly explained the object of the Society and stated that it was as the result of the interest taken in the movement for the benefit of agriculturists by Lord Glanusk that the letter was sent. Mr W. J. Price, Pontwillim, said they did not always see eye to eye with Lord Glanusk, but they appreciated the interest which his lordship took in the farmers in the county. (Hear, hear). His lordship would be the last man in the world to expect everybody to see eye to eye with him; he was a broad- minded person and was always interested in anything which benefitted the farmers. Mr Price went on to support the co-operative moveme'nt. Mr Bache also spoke most favourably of the movement. Mr J. Smith concurred. It was decided to give the movement moral support. LEGAL ADVISERS. The question of appointing legal advisers to the Union was considered and it was decided to endeavour to get solicitors at each centre and that the secretary apply to a number of solicitors asking them to send in applications. PRESIDENT'S PRIZES. Mr Bache read a letter from the President, Mr Jackson, enclosing his promised gift of £ 12 for prizes for members of the Farmers' Unior., and to be spent as far as possible in connection with the Radnor Agricultural Society. • A discussion took place as to what class of the show the prizes should be given to, and it was stated that the real Radnor type of sheep had become extinct, and it was a back- ward step to offer prizes for Radnor sheep. It was eventually decided to leave the matter in the hands of the committee. MINIMUM WAGE DIFFICULTY. Mr J. R. Bache gave a report of the N.F.U. Executive meeting, and said that the chief things that were being fought out at 9 ID the Executive were relief of local taxation and security of tenure. Speaking of the unfair incidence of local taxation, Mr Bache said that only one seventh of the wealth of this country was rated. Thy wanted to get the other sixth rated and then would come a relief of their taxation. They favoured security of tenure rather than land purchase, because they felt that land purchase would follow security of tenure. Referring to the minimum wage question, Mr Bache said it was unfair that Members of Parliament should bring forward that question without consulting agri culturists, He believed that wages boards should be formed consisting of practical farmers and representatives of the labourers, and they • could go into the matter thoroughly. If the matter went to the House of Commons he did not know where it would end. He knew that there were many counties in England where labourers only received a starving wage. In Oxfordshire he believed a labourer would bo delighted to receive lis. a week. That was not adequate. He did not, however, think that the minimum wage would affect them in Brecon. shire. He believed they paid a very fair wage and certainly if they passed a Minimum Wage Act it would be a bad day for many labourers they would go out of employment and the Act would do a great deal of mischief. He was afraid that many offices were filled by men -who were pitched in by their friends." He knew of persons who bad failed at farming and who bad been appointed to office. Mr Bache looked to the next Budget as one that would probably bring some relief to the taxation of farmers. But they must not be satisfied with little things. The Secretary read a letter from Mr O. W. Davies, Aberduhonwy, regretting his absence owing to indisposition and appealing to farmers to raise money for a parliamentary fund and enclosed a cheque for Yl as a start. Mr W. J. Price, Pontwillim, said that from what Mr Bache had reported to them the National Farmers' Union were alive to their position to-day and there was a brighter pros- pect before them. The question of the mini. mum wage was a matter for the branches to consider. He thought they should try to meet the labourers as much as they possibly could, and he did not think that they bad a right to object to the labourers forming a union. 13
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BEULAH EASTER EISTEDDFOD. A Big Gathering. The Beulah Easter Eisteddfod was held in the Reading Room on Wednesday the 15th inst, the meetings commencing at 2 p.m and 6 p.m. respectively. The weather was ideal and the event attracted a large number of eisteddfodwyr from various parts of the Builth Upper District. The number of com- petitors, though very large, was not up to that of last year, but the various items were keenly contested, and there was a high standard of excellence. The officials were —President, Miss Thomas, Llwyn Madoc; adjudicators Mr P. R. Daniel, A.R.C.O., Llandilo (music); Rev. J. Evans, Llangam- march Wells (literature): Mr W. J. W. Waters,Liangamniarch Wells (drawings) and Miss Evan Thomas, Caerwnon (needlework). The Rev. J. Evans, Llangammarch Wells acted as conductor, and the duties of accom- panist were ably performed by Miss Sallie Richards, Llanwrtyd Wells. The Rev. D. A. Griffith, Troedrhiwdalar, presided over both meetings, and the secretarial duties were carried out by Mr T. D. Griffiths, Llwyn Madoc School. The eisteddfod was under the patronage of Miss Thomas, Llwyn Madoc Mrs Thomas, Welfield; Mrs W. T. Rees, Llanwrtyd Wells; Col. C. D. Venables Llewelyn, Mr H. Evan Thomas, Mr E. H. Greenly, Mr S. Robinson, M.P., Col. H. R. Holden, Llangammarch Wells, and Dr W. Black Jones, Llangammarch Wells. The proceeds were in aid of the Reading Room. At the commencement of the afternoon and evening meetings, the chairman proposed a vote of sympathy and condolence with Miss Thomas (the President) who is critically ill, and expressed his sincere hope that she might soon rally. This was carried in silence all standing. Following is a list of awards AFTERNOON. Juvenile choir (cradle 0 song)-I, Beulah (conducted by Rev. J. Williams), 2, Llan- wrtyd Wells (conductor, Miss Jenkins.) Party of four. "Chirk Castle"- Liaiiwrtyd Wells. Solo for boys under 15-1 and 2 divided between Avan Iorwerth Price, Beulah, and Morgan Williams, Llanwrtyd YVells. Solo for girls under 15-1, Cassie Sutton, Llanwrtyd Wells; 2, Gwladys Ingram, Llanwrtyd Wells. Pianoforte solo (under 16)-1, Ethel Joseph, Bwlchwyrn 2, Leslie Harris- Griffiths, Llwyn Madoc School (8i years old). 2 Solo under 12-1, Bessie Parry, Llan- wrtyd Wells 2, Catherine Jones, Llanwrtyd Wells. Solo under 8-1, Kate Price, Llanwrtyd Wells; 2, May Herbert, Llangammarch Wells. Singing at first sight—1, Ceinwen Jones, Trefan, Beulah; 2, Hilda Pugh, Builth Wells. Recitation under 15 (boys)- A van Iorwerth Price, Pantglas, Beulah. Recitation under 12—divided between Gwyneth Evelyn Griffiths, Llwyn Madoc School, and May Gwendoline Davies, Tyclyd. Recitation under 8-1, Myfanwy Herbert, Llangammarch Wells 2, Gwyneth Hughes, Garth. Recitation under 15 (girls)—Edith Ionwen Thomas, Caerau. Drawing uuder 15 (water colour design) —divided between Frank Albert 'Smith, Tyllwyd, Beulah and VVm. Aneurin Lewis, Llangammarch Wells. Freehand drawing of animal (under 12)- 1, Leslie Harris-Griffiths, Llwyn Madoc School; consolation, Evan Arthur, Beulah. Impromptu drawing Leslie Harris- Griffiths, Llwyn Madoc School. Needlework under 15 (embroidered hand- kerchief)—1, Ethel Mary Davies, Gwynebyr- haul, Beulah 2, Eliz Blodwen Davies, Pant- teg, Beulah extra prize, Margaret Powell, Argoed. Crochet or lace—1, Margaret Powell, Argoed, Beulah extra prize, Cainwen Jones, Trefan, Beulah. EVENING. Mixed choir "Fisherman Bride" (J. Price, Beulah)-I, Beulah (conductor W. Davies, Gwynnebyrhaul); 2, Llanwrtyd Wells (con- ductor, John Price, Berthlwyd). Open solo-Emrys Jones, Tynpant, Llan- wrtyd Wells. Open recitation—W. Cyril Jones, Dolder- wen, Garth. Duet-Herbert Richards and E. T. Evans, Maesgwaelod, Llanwrtyd Wells. Baritone solo-divided between W. D. Evans, Maesgwaelod, Llanwrtyd Wells and, T. Evans, Llanwrtyd Wells. Tenor solo—Herbert Richards, Llanwrtyd Wells. Soprano solo-Bronwen Richards, Llan- wrtyd Wells. Whistle solo—1, Lewis M. Hope, Llao- wrtyd Wells; 2, Albert Holyer, Llettyre- fail, Llanafanfawr.
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————————= 1 Marriage of the Rey. H. H. Gibbon, Glasbury. The marriage of the Rev. Hugh S- Gibbon, vicar of Glasbury, to Miss Amelia S. Forester, of Llwynbelig, Sketty, daughter of the late Mr W. H. Forester, of Sketty Park, took place on Tuesday, the 16th inst., at Sketty Parish Church. The officiating clergy were the Hon. Talbot:Rrice, vicar of Swansea, and the Rev. D. Akrill Jones, vicar of the parish. Mr Herbert Bridgwater was the best man. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Herbert Forester, was supported by a crowd of people, representative of all classes, who filled the sacred edifice. She has lived all her life at Sketty, and her "little words of kindness and little deeds of love" have endeared her to many hearts. The presents given her are of great value, and include a handsome silver scent bottle from the women's class which she kept together for many years. The parishioners of Glasbury took the opportunity of presenting gifts to the bridegroom. He has been for 30 years their faithful and popular minister, and their appreciation of his services was shown by the presentation of a silver tea tray on Easter Monday morning. Mr Edward Butler presided at this inter- esting function.
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BOOKS RECEIVED. University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, Calendar for the 31st Session, 1913-14. The really impor- tant part of this too voluminous calendar is that giving particulars of J courses, lectures, and other information of use to intending students for the South Wales University College. The cost of publication to the college, one cannot help thinking, might be lessened if some of the lists of names, &c., which appear to be more or less superfluous, j were omitted. Received from the College Registrar, Cathays Park Cardiff. "Safety of Capital," by E. M. Harley, fourth edition published by Messrs Mortimer, Harley & Co., Ltd., Lloyds Bank Buildings, St. James's street, London, S.W. In this work the ques- tion of investment in stocks and shares is dealt with ably and much sound advice is given which should enable inventors to avoid pitfalls but it can- j not be too strongly borne in mind that f the writer is appealing to those who may be trusted to exercise care and ? judgment for themselves, after making acquaintance with the lines of procedure recommended. By the same publishers, "The Inventor's Simplified Account Book," pocket edition a very neat and handy book. "CYCLING FOR HEALTH AND POINTS FOR CYCLISTS." A well-written and entertaining book, though its purpose is to be helpful more than interesting. "Cycling for Health and Points for Cyclists" deserves to be read not only by all about to begin cycling, but by those who are cyclists. The writer is Mr Frank Bowden, who owes restored health to cycling, and who started the great Raleigh Cycle Co. as a direct consequence of the benefit he derived from cycling. The book gives good advice about cycles, but it does much more it tells one how to get the most out of cycling in the way ot health and pleasure, the best way to treat a cycle and the best way to treat oneself.
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Spinal Failure. Power completely gone from back. Helpless and Wasted, Yet Cured Absolutely by DR. CASSELL'S TABLETS. Those who suffer from nerve weakness in, any degree-from the first restless, fiigatty, neivea oo-edee fetliog to complete nsrve paraly8is—will«find here acuple proof that Dr. Caseell's TabletH &re the sorest of all restoratives. Mrs Greea, 243, Pretoria road, Bordesley Green, Birmingbaui, pays:"About a year ago I liad dotit) a pneumonia, which left tna so weak that I could not walk. In trying to do so, my back somehow yave way and I became h lp- lean. I could not even sit np, and lying down I waa in terrible pain. Thpy cased roe in piaster of Mrs Green, Birmingham. Ptis, and I used to be tiken onfc in a BpinaI: carriage. From tùiOJ orippled condition. wast< d to 5st., D'. Cans* U'a Tablets have restored me to health and aefcuity. Cure after cure, evtn in the most Rovere- case?, have proved Dr. Caswell's Tahl-ts to be the sorest remedy ever devised for NervooS Breakdown, Anaemia, Debility, Sleeplessoess, Nerve Pains, Heart Weakness, Kidney &nd Stomach Disorders, Children's Wei) Icuess, spinal and Nerve Paralysis, General Vital Exhaustion, Brtia Fag, and all run down conditions. Send 2d. to-day to Dr. Caesell's Co., Ltd. (Box 418). Chester Road, Manchester, for a free sample. All Chemists sell Dr. C'<RoJI'R Tablets at lOd., Is. ItrJ., and 21. 9d.—tbe 28.93. size being the most economical.
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ABEREDW. OBITUARY.—Mrs Elizabeth Davies, widow of Mr George Davies, Rhy»cog, Aberedw, died oj1 the 14th inst. Tbe deceased lady was we' known and highly respected and will be greatly missed in the locality. The funeral took place on Saturday.
Crime in Breconshire.
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Crime in Breconshire. The quarterly report of the Chief Constable shows that during the three months ended March 31st., 184 persons were summarily dealt with by the justices in Breeonshire, a decrease of 21 as compared with the norres- ponding quarter of 1913. Of these 157 were fined, 14 committed to prison, and 13 were discharged or the cases against them with- drawn. The indictable offences reported numbered 25, in respect to which 21 persons (all males) were pceceeded against, a decrease of eleven as oompared with the corresponding quarter. Four of these persona were com- mitted for trial, eleven were summarily convicted, one was placed on probation and five cases were discharged or withdrawn. Three ocbupiers of licensed houses were convicted for breaebes of the Licensing Acts, fifteen persons were convicted of drunkenness, a decrease of seven, and 40 persona were convicted of drunkenness and disorderly con- duct, an increase of eight. There were 15 iaqaeets, against 24, including one case of suicide and five of accidental death.
HAY BUFFALOES..
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HAY BUFFALOES.. Honour Mr. E. G. Mayall. An impressive ceremony took place at a meeting of the Welsh Border Lodge of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, held at the Swan Hotel, Hay, on the 15tb inst., the occasion being the elevation to the 4tb Deeree or Roll of Honour of Bro. Ernest G. Mayall, K O.M., P.P.G.Co. There was a large attend- ance of the brethren, and included among them were fourteen of the Brecon Lodge. The ceremony was performed by Bro. Roger Thomas; R O.H., P.G.P. (Eng.), Past Chairman of the Orphanage Board of Dircotors and Vice- President of the Orphanage. The lodge was opened by Bro. D. G. Price, C.P. The Grand Director of Ceremonies, Bro. C. E. Tunnard Moore, C.P., introduced the various officers with becoming dignity. Bro. D. G. Price vacated the "Royal" chair for the Exalting Officer, who proceeded to instal Bro. Mayall to the highest rank in the Order yet attained by a local member. After the ceremony Bro. D.G. Price resumed his position as Sitting Primo, and handed to the new R.O.H. the gauntlets and apron of that degree on behalf of the Welsh Border Lodge. In doing so be remarked that be knew he was expressing the sentiments of every member when be said that they could not be worn by an abler and worthier "Buff." (Load Applause). "The Rt. Hon. Sir" Roger Thomas, the Exalting Officer, next proposed the health of the uew R.O.H., and said the ceremony that night testified to the good work the Welsh Border Lodge was doing. "Sir" Ernest Mayall bad bad bestowed on him an honour that all might envy. He hoped that his boy woold grow np in his fathers footsteps. The toast was received with musical honours. "Sir" Ernest Mayall was again enthusiasti- cally received on rising to reply. He said he fully appreciated the hononr they had conferred upon him, the highest they could confer. (Applause). He had always tried to do his duty as a Buff, and looked upon attendance at Lodge as a first doty, for by so doing be was helping the orphanage and those in distress. (Applause). As in the past so in the future, be should try to the best of hie ability to farther the noble cause they had in band. (Lond applause). Bro. the Rev J J deWinton, in proposing the toast of the Exalting Offieer" complimented that officer on the admirable manner in which he had performed the ceremony. (Applause). It was a great encouragement to the members of the Welsh Border Lodge to have such an exalted brother to come amongst them. It made them feel they were in touch with Grand Lodge and that there was someone there to sympathise with tbem. (Load applause). "The Rt. Hon. Sir" Roger Thomas, in re- sponding, said be was fall of admiration of the way in which the Welsh Border Lodge was conducted and what they obtained from Grand Lodge they deserved. He emphasised the importance of members attending regularly and of realizing the seriousness of their obliga. tions. (Hear, hear). The Order would in the future be one of the grandest institutions of the kind they could conceive. Their roll of membership numbered two millions which would mean 9100,000 a year to be paid out in charities if all the members attended. (Ap- plause). There was not a difficulty of any sort but could be wiped out. They bad an Orphanage which was in the proud position of being out of debt and of having more money than they knew how to deal with. (Applause). They bad only recently extended the building and when it was filled they bad still enough money forthcoming to keep it abreast of wbat. ever calls were made upon it. (Applause). They brought up the children they placed in the Orphanage to follow whatever calling they chose. One of their hoys was now deputy clerk to the Walsall Industrial Schools, and his sister wished to be trained to be a matron of a similar institution to that in which she bad been brought up. In years to come the Order would talk in a manner it bad never done before. The only plank in their platform was Philanthropy. (Applause). What they wanted was honest, upright, working men and when they bad got them they bad got the backbone of the country. (Applause). He was delighted and proud that the church was taking a stand with them in their efforts for the alleviation of suffering. (Applause). Bro. Jno. Maund, C.P., gave the toast of the Visitors," and Bro. A. H. Mayall, C.P., of the Brecon Lodge and brother of the new R O.H., responded. During the evening eotfgs were sang by Bro. Roy Parry, C.P. (Brecon), and a recitation was given by Bro. G. T. Jones, K.O.M. Bro. H B Whitebonoe, C.P., did duty as "Minstrel" during the ceremony of "Raising" and Bro. C. G. Portman during the rest of the evening.
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