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

THE LATE COL; PARKINSON. Interesting Military Reminiscence. I Archdeacan Bevan relates an interesting incident in the military career of the late Col. J. R. Parkinson, of GlBoDgrwyney Court, Crick. howell, a circumstance so remarkable that it is probably unique. Col. Parkinson actually joined the Hampshire Regiment in Brecon- sbire, his native county. When be was gazetted, the Haropehiree happened to be camped at Hay, on the Black Mountain, for a weektcar- rying ont macceuvres with the Artillery and daring the week their future colonel went to camp and was introduoed to the regiment in which he was to have such an honourable career. Col. Charles deWinton, now com. manding a brigade "somewhere in England," was another young Breconshire officer in the Hampshires at that time.

LORD ST. DAVID'S HEIR KILLED. Captain the Hon. Colwyn Erasmus Arnold Philipps, of the Royal Horse Guards, elder son of Lord St. Davids, was killed in action on the 13th instant. He was 26 years of age and was educated at Eton and his mother died only a few weeks ago. His brother, the Hen. Roland Philipps, who now becomes heir to the title, is in the Welsh Fusiliers. The latter is perhaps better known in Breconshire, than the gallant young officer who has just died for his country. After Lord St. Davids built his new house at Tir Abad the Hon. Roland Philipps spent a good deal of time in North Breconshire, and was leader of the Llanwrtyd Wells Boy Scouts, Lady St. Davids took a prominent part in forming the Llanwrtyd Nursing Association.

LOSING £ 3,000 A YEAR. At the Brecon Borough Police Court on Monday, Mr A. Leonard, secretary to the Breconshire Education Authority, stated, in reply to the Bench-before whom a number of parents were sum- moned for not sending their children to school—that the county was losing nearly [3,000 in grant as the result of irregular attendance. Helwas convinced that the county could easily get another £1,0:0 a year if the attendance was reasonably good throughout the county. This would mean the saving ot a penny rate each year.

SENNYBRIDGE. ENTERTAINMENT.—A very successful enter- tainment was given at the Market Hall on Friday evening last. when the children of the Rbydybriw Band of Hope performed the cantata "Lessons of the Flowers" (by Rev T. G. Crippen). Mr G. H. Davies conducted, and the accompanist was Mrs Morgan, headmistress of Pentrefelin School. The solos and duetts were very nicely rendered by the Misses Ada and Annie Williams. Miss Bessie Edwards and Master Mervyn West. Great credit is due to the President of the Band of Hope (Mrs Phillips Evans) for the result of the evening's performance, she having worked hard during the past months in training the children in their recitations, etc. The second part of the programme consisted of miscellaneous items- songs, duetts, recitations, &c.—the following taking part :—Miss Dorothy Evans, A.R.C.M, Miss M. Williams (Penbryn), Miss Gladys Morgan, Misses Ada and Annie Williams, Miss Bughes (Trecasile), Mr Tom Evans and Mr B. Morris, also children of thp Band of Hope and Pentrefelin School. Quite a gem of the even- ing was the recitation by little Miss D. Griffiths (Devynock), who received a vociferous encore. Dr W. R. Jones presided in his usual genial manner, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, on the proposition of the Rev J. Phillips Evans. The singing of the National Anthem brought a 'nost delightful entertainment to a close.

RADIUS! FCR ONTARIO CRops.-Information of great valuo is txpeeled from the experiments now brkig condocteii by the Ontario Departi- w-nt of Agriculture, as to the use of a new redium material in stimulating plant growth. The new matt riat ta described as radio-active ore, and is a by product of the manufacture of radium. It is oiannfactored ID great quantities, htcnaae of the soiad percentage of the precious mic.c-.ral ooctu-risg in great masses of ore, The investigations of Professor Robert Harcoart, of the Oataiio Agriculture Department, have con. vitic,c-(i, bim of its vales, and extensive ase of I the ruuterial will be authorised at the college next spring. l

RECTOR OF VAYNOR.S VISIT TO NORWaY. (LETTER NO. 9.) Leaving beautiful Molde town, affording, as it does, a perspective of the Sondmore- Romsdal Mountain chain, we reached Aandalsnaes, situated again in splendid scenery. The harbour lies at the meeting- point of the River Rauma, the noted salmon river running down through the Romsdal's horn into the valley. A drive was taken in "carrioles" to the Romsdal, some eight miles distant in wooded scenery, hemmed in by lofty hills. In the afternoon the ship passed on our right the island of Lepso, where we learnt from a fellow-traveller that in 1886 the Shetland smack Columbine stranded after having drifted across the North Sea for eight days, containing a woman (Mrs Novatt) and a little dog, who were save4 by the fishermen. It is a desolate and an uninhabited island exposed to the fury of the North Sea waves. Coming to Bergen the next day, early in the morning, we sighted the German Emperor's yacht, the "Hohenzollern," in the harbour. Our ship was lying close to it. The yacht was escorted by a cruiser and two torpedo boats up into the Sogne Fjord, going to (we learnt) Balholm, near where he had erected a grand statue of Frithjob (Fritioff), famous in the Sagas of the national ballads. He had given the statue the year before. Fritbjob was a famous Norwegian hero, who made love to Ingeborg, the King's daughter, and had to win her by great deeds of valour. Bergen presented a charm- ing situation, very hilly, and the red Church of St. John was prominently seen. On three sides of the town seven mountains rise, very rocky and steep. We learnt that the nearness of the mountains makes Bergen one of the most rainy spots in Europe, and it is said that rain falls on an average on 300 out of 365 days of the year. This fact is so proverbial that some local wits declare that the horses shy and bolt in the streets of Bergen if they see a man without an umbrella. However, if so, there must have been some terrible shying on the day the writer was there, for it happened to be as hot and dry a day as could be imagined, and not a single umbrella could be seen. They say in Bergen it rains twice-once down and once up. Naturally, a roaring trade is made in ymbrellas and mackintosh waterproofs. By the bye, English is taught in the schools of Bergen. One Norwegian little girl, walking along the street (a bright girl of about 10), asked an English gentleman (a member of our party), What o'clock is it ? He answered her, and she went on her way rejoicing, because she got to know that her labours in school had not been in vain, for she had been able to converse with a live Englishman. A wedding was celebrated at the Dom Kirke at five o'clock that afternoon. There were a crucifix and tw.o large candles, burn- ing, on the altar. The organ pealed very loudly when the procession marched up the aisle, and the friends, who came in two and two (about a dozen couples), arranged them- selves on either side of the chancel, while the bride and bridegroom sat on chairs in the middle. While sitting, the minister, arrayed in black gown and white ruff, delivered a long extempore address. Then he took his Book, and commenced the service, the couple standing before him, and after- wards kneeling. He, after the ring cere- mony, put his right hand on the head of each, separately then both hands on both of them, and thus blessed them. All now stood while the organ played and a hymn was sung. Then exit the minister, and the organ pealed aloud while the procession returned. They had seven closed carriages and pairs and one motor. In Bergen live fish are sold. They have boats filled with water brought up right to the quay. It is a sight to see the fine salmon sold there. At the end of the market they will sell large salmons at half-a-crown each. In Bergen, too, my friend (Norfolk Rector) and I went fox-hunting." He caught a fine 11 skunk and I a lovely black fox, for our respective better halves. The next day we were on our homeward journey righc in the North Sea, there being no talk then of mines and submarines, though it was just before the outbreak of the War. That was to be our last whole day on board the R.M.S. "Arcadian," which was due to arrive in Grimsby Harbour in the morning, rather early, unless fog or mist should prevail. It was Sunday. There was the morning service on board, opened with a hymn, accompanied by the band, consisting of a piano, violin, 'cello, bass fiddle, &c. At the close, there was the usual collection, which was devoted towards the widows and orphans of men engaged by the R.M.S.P., and amounted to fl2 13s. There was quietness and peace on board; no launch excursions, but calmness reigning supreme over the vasty deep-not a fish, not a bird, not a ship to be seen—all home- ward bound for the Port of Grimsby on Monday morning. We were now Nor'ard of the Dogger "—that is, northward of the Dogger Bank, a dangerous place, where the ship was near the Side land. From Bergen to Grimsby it generally takes 35-1 hours, a distance of 485 miles. Arriving at the mouth of the Humber, we felt thankful to the great Architect of the Universe for His preserving care of us am:d the dangers of the deep and perils of the land, on mountain side, on rolling wave, on rocky height, in gloomy cave, in fjord and fjell, with dangers near, while we were free from every fear. By road and rail with glorious views Of snow-capped peaks, while many hues Lit up the scene before our gaze, And sunshine warmed us with its rays, We journeyed on in safety kept By One who watched us while we slept; To Him all thanks and praises be For guarding us by land and sea. But lo! and behold, we were suddenly and forcibly reminded of that little portion of Holy Writ, which saith, "He disappointed the hope of man"; for we were face to face with a dense fog 12 miles out of ,Grimsby, which compelled us to cast anchor about 24 hours., We heard fog signals and belis all around, but could see nothing. There were evidently many ships lying about in the same helpless condition. It was my first experience of the great inconvenience and i

CRICKHOWELL NE'ER-DO-WELL. Sham Recruit Steals Army Boots. At the AbergavenW. Police Court held on Wednesday last week, Rees Morgan, a native of Crickhowell was charged with stealing a pair of boots, value ios., the property of the Officer Commanding Second Reserve 3rd Monmouthshire Battalion, on the 28th April, He pleaded guilty. Capt. J. R. Jacob, who prosecuted, said that prisoner applied to be enlisted on the 28th of April, and in accordance with the usual practice he went to the storekeeper and received what was known as a small kit, which included a pair of boot. He signed the attestation form, and when he came to witness to be Sworn in he stated that he had not received the boots and he would not be sworn in until he did. Witness hesitated at first, and subsequently gave the storekeeper instructions to supply prisoner with another pair of boots. The next day witness found that he had disappeared from his billet before he was sworn in. He went away in civilian clothes to Crickhowell and the civilian police arrested him there. When he came in be refused to be sworn in, stat- ing that he thought he was joining a cavalry regiment. R. Waldron, storekeeper at the Drill Hall, said he gave prisoner a pair of boots, and he afterwards said he would not be sworn in, until he had received the boots. P.S. Prosser said an escort brought prisoner to the Police Station on Wed- nesday last. Prisoner admitted that he had sold the boots for 5s because he was hard up. He said he had the boots over his shoulder, and sold them to a man in the street. In reply to the Chairman, Capt. Jacob said the boots were parked 3rd Mon mouthshire Service Battalion," and could therefore be identified as Army pro- perty. Supt. Davies said that prisoner was a native of Crickhowell. He had been discharged from the Breconshire Terri- torials for some reason or other. The Magistrates' Clerk: Are you pining to have him back ? Capt. Jacob: No, sir. He was dis- charged from the Breconshires, but I don't know the reason. The Chairman said lie was afraid that prisoner was on a downward career. He had been discharged from the Breconshire Territorials, and he (the Chairman) did not suppose that the Monmouthshire's would care to have him back. It was a very serious offence, seeing that there were so many in a similar position that they had stores issued to them, and if they all behaved like prisoner there would be no pro- tection at all for Government property. Prisoner would be sent to Usk for three months with hard labour.

Cefn-y-Bedd and District Notes. [BY "YSPRYD LMWELYN."] The parish of Llauafaufawr is the largest in Builtb Upper District, and it has at present over 80 young men of military age. The Llanafao boys are no cowards, bat they have not yet been made to realise that there is a real need for them to oome forward and serve their country. One often wonders what reply these young men gave to the canvassers appointed soon after the outbreak of the War by the Potty Sessional District Committee. Some people say that the young men have no desire to fight; therefore they should be allowed to live in peace." But if they will not fight in defence of that freedom without which peace is a mockery, then they have no right to share tbo traits of the peace that others will asccre. IS was anticipated that celebration meetings wonU be held at Troedrhiwdaler this summer, but, the W-.r baa disturbed the country so mnob that it is rnmoared that the meetings will not come off, although nothing definite has been settled. The high valas and comparative scarcity of eggs make it more and more difficolt for the Vicar of Llanganten to kelp up the parish contribution for the benefit of woaaded soldiers, and it is feared that in a month or so the farmers will not have many eggs at their disposal. This is the time of year to prodaoe eggs cheaply, bot most of the farmers have been selling off hens. Pallets batched in March last are also sold out; and under the circumstances we can hardly expect a big local production of eggs between now and Christmas.

A SPORTING NEW ZEALAND MAYOR.—An atnosing incident occarred reoently at Napier, New Zealand, where the Mayor, declaring the meeting open, spoke from a spring board and in swimmiDg oostame, next making the announcement that a visitor had offered to give a good donation to the local hospital if his worship would dive off the board and ewim a length. He therefore made a neat dive and swam the length in splendid style, having something over ICIO to band to the Napier Hospital as a result.

danger of dog; for, unless it cleared, we might be there a week or more. O fog thou misty muggy dog, Why dost thou keep us like a log Upou the waters, motionless ? Why try our patience so severely Keeping us from all we love so dearly, Who are waiting comfortless ? Clear, 0 clear, thine atmosphere So very damp and drear And let the sun come forth with might. Thou hast been good to us so far, Do not thy fair character mar, So we may get home to-night. At the end of this foggy interruption, we began once more to breathe freely, for we had a clear view of our native land in the far distance. We steamed away joyously for it, bent upon hurrying to our respective homes on landing at Grimsby. And my readers can imagine what a store of interest- ijUg information we had for the members of mir families at home. Personally, I myself ithave felt joyous and glad on having made this interesting trip, notwithstanding my having to part with more shekels than I had calculated but in return I had fresh vigour and a spirit to meet all troubles and trials that may beset my path until my next trip on ocean waves and mountain tops, in my bent for change of clime and scene in some other foreign land. LAUS DEO. i

LLANWRTYD URBAN COUNCIL. The Prob!em of Irvona Cottages. A special meeting of the Llanwrtyd Urban District Council was held on Friday last. Pre. Pent-MeFif;ra N. Evans (chairman), J. R. Hope Davies, D. I. Williams, T. C. Davies, J. A. Davies, J. Carey, E. Saunders Morgan. E Price, R. Pagh Jones, S- Griffith (clerk), and R. Williams (surveyor). At the previous meeting of the Council the question of the drainage at Irvoaa Cottages was adjonrned, and a committee appointed to investigate the matter and report, with a plan as to suggested alterations. Mr Pogh Jones asked if the Council were going to bear the expense. The Surveyor replied that it would be borne by the owners. Mr J. A. Davies submitted a plan of tbe proposed improvements, and stated that tbH present drainage system emittpd watt r t-lop* into the channel on the roadside auci was a nuisance, especially during the tina weather. If the working of the plau was carnal our., things woald be very much more satisfactory than at present. Top comwittt e 1; a d ui t7 4 t tit) owners, who were very keeo 00 carrying uut tho wishes of the Council providing the work was done under the supervision of the in spector of nuisances, but asked for a certifi- cate of release from the surveyor that the work had been done to the satisfaction of the Council. Mr D. I. Williams said that the Council could not in any way make themselves liable in the future, and his remarks were supported by Mr Pugh Jones. Mr Saunders Morgan proposed that the work be carried out according to the plan, as the nuisance thereby would be relieved, and this was seconded by Mr J. A. Davies. Considerable discnasion eusued, and it was eventually agreed 11 Tbat tbe owners of Irvona Cottages are reqaested to improve the sanitary condition of the dwellings in accordance with plan prepared by the committee, tbe work to be carried out to the satisfaction of tbe Sur- veyor." PAINTING OF BRIDGES, &c. The Chairman of the Council, tbe Roads' Committee, and the Surveyor were empowered to deal with tenders for the painting of bridges, &o., and decide upon the contract. THE STATION ROAD. The Surveyor reported having received a communication from Mr Cotton, divisional superintendent of the L. & N.W. Railway Co., to the effect that the company would bear the expense of the tar spraying of the Station road. THE PLEASURE GROUNDS. The Sorveyor drew the attention of the Council to the fact that certain improvements promised last year at the Dolefeoed Grounds Lad not been carried out, aDd on the proposi. tion of Mr J. A. Davies it was agreed that the Chairman of the Council, Mr Saunders Morgan, IHld the Surveyor should interview the parties concerned. SHEDDING REQUIRED. The Surveyor stated it was very necessary that the Council should have a shed to store lioie in, and the matter was placed in the bauds ct tbe Bridge Painting Committee. BRONFELEN CHANNELLING. An application was received from Mr Rees, Bronfelen, that the channelling (towards which wa.s pnt aside last year) be now carried out. The Chairman suggested that this matter be deferred owing to the war, and this was agreed to. A DANGEROUS SPOT. Mr T. C. Davies drew the attention of the Council to an open gutter on the road between Maesgwealod and the Factory. He considered it very dangeroos, and urged tbe Counoil to approach the County Coancil on the matter. Mr Hope Davies expressed a similar view, adding that it was dangerous to driving parties, especially passing motors. It was decided that tbe Surveyor and Mr T. C. Davies should see the County Surveyor. EXTRA WATER SUPPLY. Mr J. T. Evans, J.P., Abernant House, made application for an extra supply of water to his new cowhouses, stating that tbe animals in- variably used the brook near to for drinking. The Council decided to make a yearly charge of 7s 6J.

PROTECTION FOR FARMERS. « A meeting of dairy farmers was held at Carmarthen on Saturday, Mr C. Footman (Eton Farm) presiding, to consider the advis- ability of forming an association to further tbe supply and sale of pare milk, and to protect its members in every way. Mr James Saddler, secretary of the Cheshire Milk Producers' Association, said dairy farmers had to try to satisfy certain publio officials who were sometimes not particularly sym- pathetic and not well acquainted with the difficulties that farmers bad to face. The law said that the quality of milk must be up to a certain standard, but it had been found upon searching inqoiry by experts that it was impossible to I we a standard in milk. An association wot., I I provide dairy farmers with an analysis of taeir milk to put up against tbe authority's analysis. Mr Saddler enumerated other ways in which an association could assist its members. Mr Walter Williams, Brecon (secretary of the South Wales Agricultural Organisation Society), and Mr Daniel Johns, B So. (county agricultural organiser) also advocated the formation of an association. It was decided so form a society to be called the South-West Wales Dairy Farmers'Associa- tion.

Trecastle News and Notes. (BY Novus HOMO). Amongst the visitors staying at Trecastle we find Mr and Mrs Sidney F. Powell and family, of Cardiff, formerly of Caer Villa in this plaas. Mr Powell is a disciple of Izaak Walton. We were all glad to see Pendragon amongst as once more his presence and hum- orous talk are an antidote for melancholy. Some time ago we bad an egg collection at L!ywell Church for tbe benefit of tbe wounded soldiers in hospital. A good number of the young people wrote their names on eggs before despatching them, and an egg bearing the name of Mary Ann Thomae, Trebowel, Tre- castle, found its way to a hospital "somewhere ia France," and Miss Thomas has received a postcard from the Quartermaster in charge of tbe hospital expressing his thanks for her tboughtfulness for the wounded soldiers. Rumour has it that a local lady of position is I shortly to be married, and that her intended husband will come to reside amongst us.

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HINTS TO FARMERS. [BY AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT. J The awful crime of the sinking of the "Lusitania" has no logical connection with the doty of fighting for our country, if fit to do 80; but the wave of righteous anger against the Germans to which it has given rise may infla- etce Welsh farmers where the plain lessons of the War have failed. And for this reason. In the raral districts the War itself is not even now properly understood its enormous issues are not realised, and the idea of danger to Briteiu bas never entered the people's heads But the murder of the innocent non-combatants of the "Luf-itania" has proved to be one of those catastrophes which move the whole world, and in the great convulsion our Welsh '-rurals" have been stirred op. Is it too much to hope that farmers will now release those of their households or in their service of military as", atia carry on the work on the land with old tutu, women and children ? The state of things to-day demands a nation at arms, and there are RijJD* ttut the Government will not hesitate to call upon all able-bodied men as FOOU tis iht-y are ready to tqaip them. How tiiucu l>fc!r for our farmers to anticipate compulsion ? It is almost to be regretted that the Govern- ment were in such a berry at the outbreak of the War to convince farmers that; their duty was to increase the production of the laud for the support of the nation. Thousands of Welfb faroaerfand their sous who otherwise might have taken up arms ere to-day hiding behind the Government's request, without hav- ing dooe very mnob towards increasing the area of land under corn. The members of the various agricultural societies should meet to discuss the best ways and means of releasing young men of military age and fit to join the army. That powerful organisation, the Farmers' Union, which has done a ereat deal to help the war financially, should also do all in its power to encourage young men to offer their services to their country. Every one most admit that tbe work on tip land should be carried on, bat it is possible for most; farms to contribute one or two meu, ani in some oases more; and with co-operation and substitution of female labour, farm work should still proceed with great suocess. Men advanced in years, children, and women can beef great help to tbe farmers, and their wages could be based opon the work pro- duced. At present, although we hear a great deal aboot the soarcity of farm labour, mof who cannot accomplish a good day's work are not employed. One great fact that farmers should not over- look is that farm work bas been reduced since the oubreak of hostilities, on account of,the re- duction of live stock to a minimum in number (particularly horses), owing to the great de. mand and high prices. Many peoplo sold horses last autumn with the iotentiou of bay. ing io younger animals at leBs money, but have failed in that object; and when the si me came for spring sowing some farmers on the hillside had only one horse left. Wisely a number of them decidel that the beat way to get over the difficulty was to introduce the system of co- operation aud make up teams in the best way they could, and the work was 8')on done with half the usual number of horses. It would have been possible to reduce the number of men in the same way. It this plan can be carried out in some districts on a small scale with success, it can be carried out successfully in every district in England and WaleB. All the rural- districts of Wales are covered by small agricultural or co-operative eooieties or branches of the Farmers' Union, and there would be no difficulty in making arrangements for co-operation in the working of the land ontil the War is over. It is not an uncommon thing to see half-a-dozen carts going the same day to the corn merchant for a sack of meal each—half-a- dozen men and the same number of horses doing the work which one man could do with two horses. With mojern implements and ap-to-date machinery a good deal of the farm work could be done by women and children. Some people laogb at the suggestion that the British woman could take her place in the field, in the same way as the woman of forty years ago, as her education is supposed to bave spoiled her for the work. Give her a trial, and she will turn the laugh on the scoffer. If education prepares the modern woman for the drawing room, it also makes her more fit for the battle of life, and she wiil do her part in the field rather than keep at home one able-bodied man who has the heart and nerve to fight tor her.

Builth and District Notes. [BY THE CLUBMAN.] The action of the Builth Wells Cricket Club Committee in abandoning crioket for the season is greatly appreciated by every true sportsman in town and district. Many of the members of the club are above military age and could have gone on with the game quite properly, but they were too patriotic to provide pleasure aod enjoyment for themselves and perhaps a few young men of military age who are staying at home in sweet security whilst their pals are making sacrifices in the trenches. Several young men who wished to help the Red Cross Hospital at Builth Wells have organised a dance, but have been surprised to find that a number of the patriotic girls of the town will not attend. If the young ladies of Builth Wens already are beginning to scoin the boys who are not in uniform, what will be the position when the War is over ?. At any rate it is questionable whether this is a time for dancing. The Rev Frank Jackson, of Rhayader, is one of that large body of people who, before the War, were opposed to spending overmuch money on the Army and Navy. But speaking on Builth Wells Gro, a few days ago, he openly admitted having been in the wrong. Since the outbreak of the War he has worked hard to secure recruits, and his son has joined Kitchener's Army. Speaking at a recruiting meeting at Rhayader last week, Mr Jackson offered to work for and with any farmer in the the district short of labour owing to his men having joined the Colours. He also said that a farmer at Rhayader market bad been beard to express the hope that the War would continue for some time so that he could make big money out of his stock The Social Club Committee have decided to allow the wounded soldiers at the Red Cross Hospital at Builth Wells free use of the Social Club, and no one is more welcomed in the club than those who have fought for their country. The Belgian refugees staying in the town are also having the privilege ofjionorary member- ship of the Social Club. The news that Capt. J. Conway Lloyd bad been wounded at the Front has percolated to every nock and corner of the Wye Valley, and the people of Breconshire feel prouder of him to-day than ever. Little the people of Mid- Wales thought that the gentleman who was fighting the battle of the old Church so valiantly would ere long be fighting in defence of the Jibertiesof this country against a barbaric foe. If he could go round Breconshire to day he would be as lustily cheered by his political oppouents as by those of his own creed. There are many people to be met with up and down the country who predict that the War will soon be over. These meu hinder recruiting in the town and in the country. The sooner these knowing ones can be stopped talking the better—recruiting will improve, and to that extent the NVa. will be the sooner over. v „ I

BUILTH GUARDIANS. A Delicate Question. Mr Thomas Davies (chairman) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Builth Board of Guardians held on Monday, and others present were the Revs D Owen and W 0 Williams, Messrs I Davies, Rees Davies, T Davies, J L Davies, R Evans, Jas Jones, Rees Jones, Rees Powell, J Pryce, T Pugh (Wernfawr), T Pugh (Newbuilding), W Prothero, Joshua Price, H Evan Thomas, S G Tulk, I Thomas, T Price, E Williams and W W Lennard (deputy clerk). The Chairman observed that he had received a letter from Mr Eadie, chairman of the Builth Wells Urban Council, asking the Guardians to join the Council in the promotion of a testi- monial for Dr. Baldock Fry. The Deputy Clerk pointed out that the Urban District Council would like the members of the Board of Guardians to make a collection in their respective parishes. Mr Roger Evans remarked that Dr. Fry was not very well known in every parish in the Union. The Deputy Clerk replied that the suggestion was to make a collection in the parishes where Dr. Fry had been at wcrk. The Chairman said Dr. Fry bad the sympathy of the Board, and he bad been an excellent officer. Although there bad been various collections in the parishes during the past six or eight months they would be pleased to do their part. Mr Pugh (Wernfawr) observed that Dr Bennett was not made the recipient of a testimonial when he resigned. Rev. W. O. Williams said the Guardians were in a different position to the Urban District Council in this matter. They bad had two resignations and the Urban Council only one. Dr. Fry was deserving of their appreciation, but to give one officer a testimonial and not the other would be making an invidious dis- tinction. He did not think the Board should take the matter up officially under the circum- stances. Mr H. Evan Thomas agreed that under the circumstances it would be a difficult matter for them to undertake to collect, but perhaps parishioners and individual Guardians would subscribe towards the testimonial. They were sorry to lose Dr. Fry and sympathised with him. Mr C. W. Woosnam agreed \with this view and the matter then dropped. e MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. Two applications came to hand f.)r the post of Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for the Builtb District of the Union at £ 55 per annum. The applicants were Dr. W. Black Jones, Builth Wells, and Dr. J. A. Morgan, Builth Wells. Dr. Black Jones was appointed by 15 votes to 7. Dr. Tarbet (Llanwrtyd Wells) wss appointed Public Vaccinator for Llanwrtyd Wells District and Dr E. M. Spencer for the Builth Upper District.

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CRICKET. CHRIST COLLEGE v. RK- A. E. DONALDSONS XI. The first match of the season in connection with Christ College, Brecon, took place on Saturday last. The feature of Ute game was the fine batting of J. Ll. Evans, who knocked up the useful score of 8 with but very few mistakes. It was a realiv splendid performance for so voune a nlaver. Scores:- oJ .J' CHRIST COLLEGE. H Parry, c Maisey, b Rev Donaid.?cn 10 J Ll Evans, b Smart n G Wilkinson, b Mr Isitt 0 D L Jones, b Smart 29 Saunders-Joues, b S E Lewis 0 E Arnott, b 2tiaisey 16 J Evans, b Smart 4 T Akrill Jones, b 3 E Lewis 9 G Evans, not out ••• 5 A G Henshaw, b Smart 16 E G Morgan, b Mr Cryer 4 Extras 27 208 REV. A. E. DONALDSON'S I. G It Isitt, Ibw, b Saunders-Jones < E C Maisey, run out 11 P H Evans, b D L Jones 2 l H E Thomas, b SaaQders-Jdues 4 S E Lewis, b D L Jotits 0 J S Robinson, b D L Jones 13 G N Lloyd Rees, st E J Morgan, b Saunders Jones 0 D J Thomas, b Henshaw 23 J B Cryer, b Henshaw 5 Rev A E Donaldson, c Akrill-joiies, b Wilkinson 16 Smart, not out 0 Extras 7 86

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