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

BRECON TOWN COUNCIL. A Decrease of Tolls. The Mayor (Councillor Evan Morgan) pre- sided over a meeting of the Brecon Town Council, held on Tuesday Others present Tbonjesi Williams, E A. Wright, "od Dwiri Poweli, Councillors Mine Philip Morgan, C. W. Beat, J. James William' and William Williams- Vlk. JOHN LLOYD'S PAPERS. The Town Cittk (Mr Hyatt Williams) said the late Mr John Lloyd's papers bad been brought to Brecon, and placed in the buildiug on the Bulwark, and he (the Town Clerk) had bad farther correspondence with Mr Hanier (executor) and suggested that be should com- municate with the County Connoil and ascer- tain their position in the matter. He (the Town Clerk) bad seen the Clerk of the County Cooncii, who said be would bring the matter before the County Council at the next m,, -tiog. A LOW DEATH RATE. The Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Rees) reported that foor deaths were registered daring August, which wafl equal to th* low rate of 8 1 per thousand of the inhabitants per, annum. Aid Wright: That is a very low rate. THE LEASE OF THE TOLLS. The special sub committee appointed to consider the renewal for one year cf the lease of the market tolls reported that after inter- viewing the lessee, they bad come to the con. clusion that the tolln at preeeut received were considerably lower than the;? were in normal tines, especial; v thee received from the plea- ani-e fair, and recommended that the new terms should he 1750. Aid. William, What is tb8 difference? The Mayor: £70.. Mr J. J. Williams said that was the result of altering the fairs to two days. Ald. Powell It looies like it. Mr Best; said the difference -waR doe to the redaction in be receipts from the slaughter house and other things. Alderman Powell remarked that no doubt the receipt of tolls ID the cattle market was also considerably less for various reasons. Eventually the report was adopiad. THE COAL SUPPLY. Arising oat of the-letter from the Board of Trade advisicg the storage of coal, Mr Beet suggested that the Council should purchase f20 or ælO worth of coal from the Patti fond for the poor people during the winter. After some farther discussion the Council came to the conclusion that it was not advisable to act in the matter. COMPLIMBNT TO FIRE BRIGADE. Mr A. H. Tyler, Brecon, in enclosing a cheque for the amount of the bill for the eervices of the Fire Brigade is the fire at the canal wharf on August 25th, stated that the brigade were on the scene with reel aDd hos, on both occasions most promptly, and even within a few minutes after he got there himself. It wae very satisfactory and he would like the Coonoil to know it. RUSSIAN FLAG DAY. The Town Clerk read a communication appealing to the Council to organise a flag day in aid of the Russian Red Cross Fund. The Mayor explained that at a committee meeting they had been arranging for a Belgian lag day in Octcber. Alderman Wright suggested that they shoald make a joint collection for both countries. On the suggestion of Miss Morgan the matter was referred to the Works Committee. WORKMEN'S WAGES. The Works Committee reported that at a meeting of the Finance Committee it was decided to recommend that the increase in the corporation workmen's wages granted last April be continued until March 25tb. QUESTION OF BILLETING. The Mayor referred to the question of billet- ing troops in the town. He said that no doubt a number of troops would be billeted at various places during the coming winter and he asked if they could do anything to secure troops for Brecon. Alderman Wright said they would be wanted at the front. Alderman Powell said troops were already billeted at Aberystwyth and Llandtindod. De |r. citations were Bent from those places to Ge". MacKinuion. Miss Morgan asked if Brecon could not send a deputation. The Town Clerk said the county member had done his best in the past and failed. Mr Best did not agree with sending a depu- tation, as the military authorities knew the circumstances at Brecon well enough. The position at Aberystwyth and Llandrindod was different: they eoald accommodate a whole brigade. The matter was left to the Mayor to deal with.

GLASBURY. PERSONAL.—Miss Butler, Aberllynfi, has been at home for a week's holiday from the Military Hospital, Enfell street, London, W. She was the organiser of the Boy Scouts in Glasbury, and to show their appreciation of the interest she has always taken in their welfare, they met the train and formed a guard of honour and on her return on Saturday they again went to the station to give her a good send off," and presented her with a bouquet. Scoutmaster Stuart and Mrs Stuart and the Boy Scouts were entertained to tea by Miss Butler at Aberllynfi on Saturday, before her departure. FUNERAL OF MR. JONES, GREAT HOUSE.—Amid every token of respect and esteem the mortal remains of Mr Jones, Great House, were laid to rest in St Peter's Churchyard on Wednesday last week, at 3 p.m. JThe cortege was met at the lych gate by the Vicar and surpliced choir, and the service was fully choral, Mr Stuart presiding at the organ and playing a funeral march as the procession entered the church. The lesson was read by the Hon. R. C. Devereux (vicar's warden), who had been fellow warden with Mr Jones for a number of years, until ill-health forced the latter to resign his office. Hymn 438, How bright those glorious spirits shine," was sung in church. As the corpse was borne out of church the Nunc Dimittis" was chanted to Barn by. After the commital service and blessing, "Peace, perfect Peace," was sung at the grave. The mourners were Hubert, Edgar, Mary and Maud (children), Mr David Jones, Hereford (brother); Mr and Mrs Jones, Tyleglas (brother and sister-in-law); Mr and Mrs James Jones, Tynewydd (brother and sister-in-law) Mr Roger and Miss Trixie Jones, Tyleglas (nephew and niece); Miss Jones, Hereford (niece); Mr and Mrs Lewis (niece), Cardiff; Mrs Qriffith, College Farm (niece); Mrs Ricketts, Trefecca (sister in-law. There were also present the Vicar, the Hon. R. C. Devereux, Mr Butler (Aberllynfi), Mr Butcher (Penylan), Mr Gunter, Mr Price (Pipton), Mr Havard (Tyruched), Mr Goodwin (Sheep House), aid the leading farmers of the neighbourhood. The bearers were Mr H. Davies, Mr Price (Station- master), Mr Meredith, Mr Jones (sexton), Mr Powell (Glasbury Farm), and Mr Stephens. On Wednesday evening a muffled peal was rung. Wreaths were sent as follows :—Wife and children; from all at Tyleglas from all at Tynewydd from Brother William and family at Cardiff; Mr and Mrs Turner and family; Mr -and Mrs Lewis, Cardiff; Mr and Mrs Batcher and family, Penylan; the churchwardens and sidesmen all at Aberllynfi; all at Oaklands all at Ffordfawr Mr and Mrs Jacob, Mr and Mrs Powell, Glasbury Farm Mrs Powell, Park View Mr and Mrs Jones (sexton), Mr and Mrs Davies, Waltham Cottage; Mr and Mrs Harris, Mrs Duggan, Glasbury Church Cottage; Lizzie Lewis, Margaret Evans. A funeral sermon was preached on Sunday morning by the Vicar, from the text "The Sting of death is Sin," and touching allusion was made to the ster- ling worth of the departed and the good work done by him for the Church during his many years of office as churchwarden.

ABERCRAVE. CAEHOPKIN SCHOOL.—Mr Thomas Davies, Aberorave, has given a new flag staff and Union Jack to the Caehopkin Council School.

VAYNOR HOUSE GARDEN PARTY. Cefn Coed's Successful Fete for Soldiers' Dependents. On Thursday last the beautiful grounds of Vaynor lic-ii-P, Cefn presented a very gay find animated scenes, the occasion being a garden party held there by the courtesy of the H on. and Mrs C. Hore-Rutb\'en. The opening co. remony was performed by Mr David Jones, Wellfield, Dowlais, the High Sheriff of Breconshire. In a very neat speech, Mr Jones ssid that Cefn had contributed her share to the Army and ibat fete had been organized for the purpose of providing the wherewithal to place the dependents of the soldiers in comfort during the absence of their loved ones He expressed thanks to the Hou. and Mrs Hore-Ruthven for placing their fine grounds at the di-pcsal of the committee, who were to be congratulated on the splendid organisation of the affair. He exhorted ail those present to be as liberal as possible at the stalls, bearing in mind that every penny was a help to a worthy cause. A gret deal depended on the manner in which we at heme used our sym. pathies and energies for those in the trenches. He entreated that those far away should never be absent from our thoughts, but that their spirits should be kept up by the knowledge that their wives and families were safe from want and being looked after. Mr Jones then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Hon. and Mrs Hore,Ruthven for their kindness in placing their grounds at the disposal of the committee. The vote was heartily accorded and Hon. C. Hore-Ruthven bowed his acknowledgments. The Rev John Davies. rector of Vaynor, called for three cheers for the High Sheriff, and remarked in doing so that they were ex- tremely obliged to Mr Jones for his presence at the gathering. There were on the platform, besides the High Sheriff and the Hon. and Mrs Hore-Ruthven, Colonel and Mrs J. J. Jones (Fronheulog), Mias Violet Jones (Cilsanws), and the Rector of Vaynor., Tea tables were picturesquely spread under the beautiful old trees on the lawn. Mrs Leighton Earle and Miss Nancy Jones had charge of this deportment, and together, with their band of helpers, were kept very busy supplying the needs of those whose appetite had procured an edge in the sweet clear air of .this lovely spot. Among the helpers were Mesdames Davies (Rectory), M. Owen, W. B. Edwards, Ingram, and Richards, and Misses A. and L. Bowen, Washington Bowen, B. Gould, S. A. Thomas, N. Simons, Maun, Jones (Taffe- I chan), O. Jones, Wilkins (Vaynor), and Griffiths. The attractions in the park were many and varied. The tastefully arranged stalls of fruit, ] flowers and sweets, were a feast of colour and beauty, and here Mesdames J. Morris, D. Walker, A. Gwyn, WiHan, and E. Berryman, i proved indefatigable saleswomen. Mrs Gray and Miss A. ivlann supplied delicious ices and cool drinks. The hoop-la wes very enticing and was surrounded by a merry crowd bent on winning some of the really good prizes offered, Mr James Davies and Mr W. Bond bad to be frequently given relays of helpers to keep the demand for hoops. The rifle-range, in charge of Mr Richards (Conservative agent for Merthyr) must have been another lucrative source of income, while many and often were the attempts to''smash the enemy," "Kaiser Bill" and the Crown Prince," rigged up by the ingenious Mr Davies, Inglenook, Cefn Cosd. When funds bad run iow, or when one was weary of the fuc, the gardens of Vaynor House, with their wealth of flowers, were another attraction. The quaint old sou-dial and the ) beautifully laid out flower beds were charming and peaceful. In the late afternoon Corporal Woods, of the 2nd Brecknock Battalion (She champion jumper of the world), gave an exhibition of jumping. Mr Edwnd Berryman and Mr Richards organised races for the boys and girls. Tbo committee, under the chairmanship of Mr David Parry, are to be congratulated on the complete success of their venture, and much praise is duo to the hon. secretary (Miss Violet Jones) for the energetic manner in which she carried out her arduous duties.

UPPER CHAPEL. FABMHRS' UNION. SUCCESSFUL SALE FOR RED CROSS FUND.—Under the auspices of the Upper Chapel Branch of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union a sale of stock was held at Brecon Market on Tuesday, September 7th, in aid of the British Farmers' Red Cross Fund. Mr W. J. Price con- ducted the sale, and the able way in which be disposed of the various articles led to a goodly sum being realised. A lamb given by Mr J. L. Davies, Yskirfechan, was bought and given back to be re- sold by the following gentlemen ;-Mr. W J Price, 16s Mr Walters, Danycrug, las Mr Parry, Bryn- gago, 12s Mr Williams, Cwmtydu, 12s Mr Davies, Pontmaendu, 13s Mr" Clifford, Brecon, lis and finally sold to Mr Oakley for 18s. A lamb, the gift of Mr Davies, Baily Griffith, bought by Mr Davies, Pontmaendu, 5s Mr Davies, Vale, 5s; and finally sold to Mr Richard Davies, Dowlais, for 5s. A lamb, the gift of Mr Walters, Llwynllwyd, was bought by the following:—Mr Probert, Ty Maur, 5s Mr Morris, Llwynbedw, 5s Mr Griffiths, Llachfynydd, 5s Mr Williams, Pool Farm, 5s and finally sold to Mr Prosser, Cardiff, 7s 6d. A duck, given by Mr Evans, Sychant, was bought three times at 3s and finally sold to Mr. Griffiths, Hereford, 3s 6d. A wether, given by Mr Davies, Baily brith, was bought by Mr Probert, Ty Mawr, 10s Mr Evans, Glanusk, 18s, and finally sold to Mr Bull, butcher, for 16s 6d. Four chicks were given by Mrs H. P. Powel, Castell Madoc. The first pair was bought by Mr Quarrell, Hereford, at 2s, then by Mr W J Price, 2s, and finally sold to Mr Davies, Pontmaendu, 3s 6d. The second pair was bought by Mr T Mor- gan, Pontwilliam for 2s and sold to the same gentleman for 4s. A wether, given by Mr Davies, Corneli, was bought by the following and given back to be re- sold Mr Whitcombe, 5s Mr Davies, Caebetran, 5s Mr Davies, Cilhowey, os and finally sold to Mr R Davies, Dowlais, £ 1. A lamb, given by Mr Williams, Cwmllathdy, was bought and re-sold nine times, ba the following, at 2s 6d :—Mr Griffiths, Hereford Mr Davies, Pont- maendu Mr Parry, Bryngago Mr Jones, Gwen- ffrwd; Mr J Williams, Upper Cwmtydu; Mr Williams, Penlan Mr Prytherch, Cwmeglir Mr T Thomas, Disgwilfa Mr Powell, Cwmtydu and finally sold to Mr T Boughcod Williams, 7s 6d. A lamb, given by Mr Williams, Penlan, was bought by Mr Davies, Dowlais, for 2s. 6d-, and given to be re-sold was finally bought by Mr Evans, Sychnant, for £1 Os. 6d. Ewe lamb, given by Mr J. M. Probert, was bought by Mr Probert, Tymawr, for 5s., and fin- ally sold to Mr Evans, Sychnant, at 14s. A lamb, given by Mr Parry, Penybont, was bought by Mr Lewis, Cwmrach, for 17s. A lamb, given by Mr James, Monachdy, was sold for 2s. 6d. to Mr Thomas, Tydu, and resold to Mr Prosser, Cardiff, at 16s. A ram lamb, given by Mr Prytherch, Cwmeglir, was bought by Mr Probert, Bailybach, at 6s., and resold to Mr Thomas, Merthyr, for 16s. 6d. A ram lamb, the gift of Mr Thomas, Disgwylfa, was sold for jEl Os. 6d, to Mr Walters, Aberdare. A lamb, given by Mr Williams, Nantygreiddin, was bought by Mr R. Davies, for 5s., Mr Williams, Danycefn, 10s., and finally sold to Mr J. Davies, Merthyr, at £1 4s. Altogether a good sum was realised, and it is hoped that this amount will be largely augmented by the collections in money to be returned by the gentlemen who canvassed the surrounding dis- tricts. The Secretary and members of the branch desire to thank the gentlemen who so kindly supported them at the sale and Mr W. J. Price for giving his services as auctioneer.

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS. THE SCHOOL'S WATER SUPPLY.-The Buildings Committee of the Breconshire Education Authority are negotiating with the owners of the land in which the spring for the supply of water to the school is situated, to fence off the ground round the collecting tank. VISITORS.—The number of visitors to the Spa continues to be most satisfactory, the season as a whole having greatly exceeded the expectations of the most optimistic.

BRECON. Eruptions of the skin, especially on the face and hands, are most unsightly. GWILLIM'S XYMOL OINTMENT is a simple and excellent means of removing Eczema, Pimples, Boils, etc. —In pots 1/. each, only from WALTER GWILLIM, M.P.S. (late Charles). Chemist, Brecon. FOR Choice Cut Flowers and Floral Designs also Home-grown Fruit and Vegetables, try WILDING, 3, the Struet. Tel. 92. MOTOR CAR p. R HIRE.—Harold P. Elston, 21, High Street. Ail classes of repairs executed, £ The West Breconshire Farmers'Association Ltd., 8, Ship Street, Brecon, dealers in coal, lime, manure, flour, corn, meal, agricultural implements and ironmongery of every descrip- tion. Branches:—Sennybridge, Cradoc, Taly- llyn, ani Talybont on-Usk. Deliveries arranged by our own carts. Prices on application. TOMATOEs.-Tomatoes fre-h daily from our, own Garde US.-QUARRELL, 3 and 4, High St. FOR Chaff Cutters, Turnip Cutters and all Agricultural Implements, Meredith and Sons, Implement Warehouse, the Cattle Market, Brecon. THE FACT IS REAL ECONOMY, think first of quality and then of price. Well, as regard Groceries and Provisions you can think of both these features together if you deal with MORRIS, The Reliable Grocer, Bridge street. CYCLF,,i.- We are Sole Asjsnts for the Raleigh, Jarnen and Sunbeam Cycles; prices from f4 17s 6d to JE15 15S. An inspection of New Models respectfully solicited.—Meredith and Sons, Brecon. Ladies, if you would be wise Score a point—economise, Take a tip and patronize 34, High StreEt.-EWART WISH. HOSPITAL FOR FOUNTAIN PENS.—Any make Pen quickly and cheaply repaired.-A. Hughes and Son, Statiouers. HARVBST BBER AT 2D. PER PINT in 9 and 18 gal. oasks, delivered free.—MEREDITH & SONS, STORES, BRECON. SOMERSETSHIRE ALES in bottle, bright and sparkling, 3/6 per dozen pints 2/9 per doz. reputed pints 2/- per doz. I-pts. Light Dinner Ale 3/- per doz. pints; 2/6 per doz. reputed pints.—MEREDITH & SONS, STORES, BRECON. POLICE NEWS,—There were no cases for hearing at the Borough Police Court on Monday. PROVISIONS FOR THE WORKHOUSE.—Tenders for the following articles were accepted at the meeting of the Board of Guardians on Friday Meat, Mr H W Phillips; printing, Mr Thomas Jones bread and flower, Mr F W Marshall; coal, Messrs C E Weaver Price coke, Brecon Gas Company coffins, Mr W Price provisions, Messrs R W Phillips & Co. clothing, Messrs Morgan & Lewis, and Mr J L Price fish, Mr T Lewis manure,, Mr D Thompson boots, Mr John Pagh tea, Mr R W Phillips; and ironmongery, Messrs Coppage & Sons. WOUNDED SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED,— On Wednesday afternoon last week the members of the bowls and croquet sections of the Brecon Sports Club entertained the wounded and invalid soldiers at the Barracks, as well as the Territorials home from Aden, to games and tea. The weather was perfect and a most pleasant time was spent. Col King Hunter (commanding ) the Depot) kindly allowed the Depot band to play a selection of music during the afternoon. A large number of the members of the club attended and altogether about 100 sat at the tables which were laid on the lawn in front of the pavilion. The ladies of the croquet section assisted the caterer (Mrs Davies, Green Dragon ") in the waiting and provided extra delicacies. The guests were also given smokes. A quantity of cigarettes left over were sent to the Depot hospital. All the arrangements, which were made in about two days, were admirably carried out, under the lead of Mr Sam Garratt (hon. secretary). DINAS HOME ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, Mrs Lloyd, Dinas House, vegetables and fruit; Mrs McClintock, vegetables and fruit; Mrs Garnons Williams, vegetables, fruit and sugar; Miss Bevan, Ely Tower, tea party, presents for each child; The Mayor of Brecon, tea and cake, invitation to the fair Mrs Chambers, a tea in the bayfield Miss Morgan, Mount Pleasant, apples Mrs Le Brccq, fruit, sugar and flowers Miss Jones, The Hostel, eggs Miss Fuller, sweets; Mrs Leek, money to be spent on a treat; Mrs Ross, biscuits Miss Hall, Penkelly, boat picnic and tea party Mr Morris, Bridge btreetj fruit and bacon Mrs Powell, Ship Street, vegetables and fruit; Mrs Price, Ffrwdgrecb, milk, sugar and cake Mrs Maybery, vegetables and fruit. BRECON NURSE FOR EGYPT.—Mies Ethel Heins, younger daughter of Mr R T Heins, of Hi»h Street, Brecou, was one of a party of norses who sailed on Saturday to take up military hospital work in Egypt. Miss Ethel Heins's selection is a tribute to the value of the Voluntory Aid Scheme which was so enthusiastically taken up in Breconshire some two years before the war broke out. She was a member of the Brecon Town Nursing Detachment, and for the last nine months has been receiving special inetinotion at the Brecon Infirmary. Miss Mabel Williams, another member of the Brecon Towu Detach- ment, is now nursing in a London hospital. WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—Anniversary services in connection with the Lion Street, Wesleyan Chapel, took place on Sunday last when the special preacher was the Rev J T Pike, Builth Wells. There were large attendances at the three services and special music was rendered. THE CHAMBER OF TRADE.—At a committee meeting of the Chamber held on Tuesday night, Mr E A Watts in the chair, it was decided to invite the wounded at the Depot to a garden party on the Sports Club Ground next Wednes- day. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—Last Wednesday afternoon the members of the St. David's Church Sunday School bad their annual outing. The children were marched to a field in the parish and given a sumptuous tea. The weather was brilliant and games, etc., were freely in. dulged in. All enjoyed themselves splendidly and dusk came much to soon for the youngsters. MOTOR-CAR CRASH.—On Sunday morning, an Abercrave motor car, failing to clear the turning from Ship etreet into High street, ran into the corner of Lloyd's Bank. The force of the im- pact was so great that one of the occupants, a woman, was thrown out of the car, but fortu- nately was none the worse. Strange to say, the car was also but little worse for the crash, but left its mark on the bank, by breaking a piece of ] stone off. i

SUCCESSFUL GARDEN FETE AT CRICKHOWELL. On Friday afternoon last a very successfal garden fete was held, by the kindness of Mrs Gilbert, on the beautiful grounds of Glannant, Crickhowell. Started more or lec-s on a small scale with a view to raising a few pounds towards the funds of the local War Hospital Depot, the venture found so many willing help- ers, and was so popularly supported, that the promoters are naturally elated with the result. The gross takings amounted to X63, and by studying economy the expenses did not exceed 96, so that it is hoped the amount realised by the fete will be about E47, which is considered extremely satisfactory. The well-known grounds of Glannant are always the admiration of everybody, and on Friday last the whole scene was particularly charming and animated. An item of interest was a Fancy Dress Competition, which brought in close on thirty competitors. These and others who appeared in fancy costume, but not for competition, flitted about here and there, and by their variety of costumes added considerable interest to the picture. The judges for this competition were Mrs Rees (Pendarren Park) and Mr and Mrs A. Hanmer Miers. and Mr W. V. Jones proved an adrairable secretary. The prize winners were — 1 Miss Wylde- Hughes, "Hindoo lady"; 2 Miss Elliott, "Turkish woman"; 3 Miss Gertie L avies, "Arab boy"; 4 Mrs Shepperson, "Japanese lady 5 Miss Isabel Jones, Welsh woman." Tea was provided, and appeared also to be quite a popular event, The charming waitresses were all members of the Local Branch of the St. John's Ambulance Association, and were dressed in their uniforms. The arrangements were in the capable hands of Mrs Evans (Llan- wysk). The usual extra means adopted at gatherings of this kind for getting money were employed-side shows, quoit throwing, &c., and the inevitable raffles." The latter were entrusted to Mr R. H. A. Davies, and he certainly was not only energetic, but very suc- cessful. A quoit competition for a box of cigars secured the attention of the men, and Mr J. Treloar as proprietor was a great success. Mention should also be made of the Jack-in- the-Box," for which Major-Gen. Curteia and Mr C. Wylde-Hughes were responsible. The latter also fearlessly acted as the target. A "penny dip" was in charge of Mrs Logan, assisted by two nephews of Mrs Gilbert a clock golf game, a new idea here, was superintended by Miss Cannop; croquet by Miss Rowlands; "Aunt Sally" by Mr E. H. Price (Bank); a bull board by Mrs Chater and Miss Smith hoop la and weighing machine by Mra Cole-Hamilton 1 targets and darts by Mr Saunders (Llangrwy- ney), and produce sialls by Mrs Jones (Llan- bedr), Mrs James Isaac, and Mrs T. Vaughan. There was also a "fortuneteller" on the grounds, whose identity has not been made I known. The depot stall was in the charge of Mrs Elgood. An ex navyite, who is now not eligible for active service, paraded the ground in nigger costume. He collected 6s 6d in his banjo I towards the funds, and Mr R. H. A. Davies before the close of the proceedings took around his hat with a view to making that sum up to 10s. Mr Davies in ,a few minutes brought the nigger's collection to 11 4s 4!d. And last, but by no means the least of the excellent things provided, was the very interest- ing collection of War relics. These had been collected by Mrs Gilbert and Mrs Evari3 from various sources. The relics included a fine assortment recently brought home from the war by Capt. the Hon. Wilfrid Bailey. There was a Zeppelin bomb said to have beea the first ever dropped in this country since the war started. It fell at a place in Essex, and was the exhibit of Mrs Aldridge Blake. There was also a German mortar bomb, called "Minnewafer" apiece of shell from the enormous Howitzer guns used by the Germans, and a German artillery officer's observation telescope, &c. Whilst the proceedings we have enumerated were going on, the Band of the 2nd Monmouths, under Bandmaster F. Saunders, performed aD excellent selection of music. Before the proceedings closed cheers were given to Mra Gilbert for her kindness in placing her grounds at the disposal of the committee. The War Hospital Depot Committee are to be congratulated on the excellent result of their labours, and Miss Bell and Miss Elgood in par- ticular, who are respectively the hon. treasurer and hon. secretary, deserve special mention. It will interest those who have supported the War Office Depot to know that the Secretary of the St. John Ambulance Association has written to the Crickhowell Branch in the following terms:—" What a splendid lot of things you have sent us. We are so glad to have them, and are sending them on at once for France, where I know they are much needed now. The need is tremendous. I am always dreading that we may not have enough to meet all the demands, so that a box such as you have sent is most cheering." Besides the five prize winners above named, the following also took part in the fancy dress competition :—Miss H. Elliott, Coal Indus- tries Miss J. Allen, Gipsy Miss Turber- ville, Alsatian Miss M. Treloar, Cinder- ellaMiss G. Dowden, "Early Victorian"; Miss H. V. Loam, Italian Miss G. Treloar, Britain, and her Allies"; Miss K. Treloar, Snake charmer Miss Winnie Jones, Cat Miss Dunsford, Cracker Miss Jones, Brit- tany Miss Irene Davies, Greek dancing girl Miss Mary Davies, Dutch girl Miss Joan Davies, May blossom"; Miss Minnie Allen, "Scout"; Miss Cripps, "Carmen"; Miss G. Jones, Tipperary Miss Eva Jones, 'Indian lady" Master Rich. Davies, "Cook Mr B. Griffiths, Nigger" Mr B. Finch, Black coon Mr Gervais Hughes, <l Charley Chaplin," &c.

Trecastle News and Notes. [By Novus HOMO.] Messrs William Thomas and Sons, Trecastle, were the undertakers at the funeral of the late Mrs Gwen Thomas, Login Terrace. Mr D W Powell, of Fountain Terrace, and Mr W Davies, Bull House, are indisposed, but both are making good progress. Mr Rees Davies, carpenter, was married last week at Devynock Church to Miss Maggie Thomas, daughter of Mr William Thomas, carpenter, in the employ of Messrs Dickson and Co., Sennybridge. « Both were the recipients of many handsome presents. < The Editor of the Brecon County Times has this week received several communications apparently inspired by what has already been published relating to Recruiting in the Trecastle District," but dealing with totally different matters. He does not think it would be in the public interest to publish either of them. < c

TALGARTH. See D. JONES & Co's windows this week. I You will be interested. i PROPERTY IN THE MARKET.—Messrs Miller, 1 Powell, and Co., (F.A.I.) offered for sale by < auction on Friday at the Tower Hotel, the 1 residence known as Neuaddfelen, situate in the 1 centre of Talgarth, with about 5x acres of 1 meadow and orchard land and kitchen garden, producing an annual rental of 146 10s., the t tenant paying rates. There was a small atten. f dance and bidding was slow, commencing at (j S800 and rising to £ 975, at which sum the property was withdrawn. Messrs Jeffreys and Powell, Breccn, were the solicitors concerned.

BEULAH. t MILITARY.—Driver W. M. Griffiths (Dolberthog), t Royal Horse Artillery, is now home recuperating ifter a severe illness. Pte Tony Davies (Dinas 2 Powis), of the Cardiff Palls," has been here on a 5 jhort furlough.]

BRECONSHIRE WAR ITEMS. Pte. S. Mason, lat Herefordabirea (T.F.), of Green Cottage, Newbridge-on-Wye; bas died of wounds received in action at the Dardanelles. Sergt. Bert Joinson, who was a clerk in the Finance department of the Brecon County Council, and who played for the Sports Club, has been in action with his Regt., the 7th Royal Welsb Fasiliers, in the Gallipoli Peninsula and has come through unscathed. Official news was received by Mrs Maybery, The Priory, on Saturday, that her son, Lieut. R. A. Maybery, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers was wounded in the fight with the Mobmands on the North West frontier of India on September 5th. He passed oat of Sandhurst, winning the first prize for field engineering tactics and strategy, in August, 1913, got his commission September 7tb, 1913, and became lieutenant October 31st, 1914. The "London Gazette" of Saturday con- tained the following announcement Terri- torial Force, South Wales Borderers E. Fraser to be seoond lieutenant, Sept. 8tb." Sergt.-Major Charles Weaver Price, of the Motor Machine Gan Service, writing home ou the 9th inst. from a cellar near "some- where in Franoe," sayg: As soon as I get back to headquarters I will send a small pared home. It is only a piece of comb made by a swarm of bees, but I should like it kept, as it is to me a most interesting souvenir of this war. A sergeant and I were returning from a trench this evening, when persistent attention from our neighbours oompelled as to make a halt behind a hedge. (By the way, we bad a good feed of blackberries there.) The ser- geant pointed out what be called a bit of white stuff on a branch. I looked up, saw the morsel of comb, and promply bagged it. This is the first trace of Apis Milifies I have seen in this country. It is awfully late for swarms, bnt there was the comb, virgin white, evidently recently made. I sincerely hope the poor little brood in their subsequent pilgrimage for a home were not struck by a whizz—bang! It is too much to hope that they did not meet any of Fritz's ballets, but at all events I hope the qween came throogb all right. I think the swarm must have come from a wild stock, as I have not seen a hive in an upright position in this district." Sergt.-Major Price is a well- known bee expert, and understands bees tho- roughly. Crickhowell Colonist's Death from Wounds. A WELL-KNOWN FOOTBALLER. Much regret bas been caused at Crickhowell by the news that Pte. A. J. Leonard, of the Wellington Infantry, New Zealand Expedi- tionary Force, had died of wounds reoeived in action at the Dardanelles, Pte. Leonard was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Leonard, of Glencoe House, Crickhowell, and was best known there as Bert Leonard. He was well known both as a Rugby and Association foot- ball player, and when he emigrated to New Zealand five years ago he left behind a host of friends, He did well in his adopted oonntry, but soon after the war broke out be made the saorifioe which so many of Britain's sons over- seas have made for their mother country, and joined the Wellington Light Infantry. In coarse of time his regiment was sent to Egypt, and then on to the Dardanelles. Pte. Leonard's father received a telegram on August 30th stating that his son had been wounded on the Bth inst. in action, and on September 4th the sad uews came that he died of his wounds on the 14th August. The fol- lowing are copies of telegrams received on the 4th inst.:— Wellington Government, New Zealand, Sept. 4tb. Regret to advise yon cable received this day reports that yoor son, 10/1561 Pte. Albert Jeffreys Leonard died of wounds August 14th. Please accept my sincerest spmpathy in the loss which yoa and New Zealand have sus- tained. J. ALLEN, Minister of Defence. Wellington Government, New Zealand, Sept. 4th. I am directed to convey to you au expression of their Excellencies' sincere sympathy in the sad loss which you have suffered. GAVIN HAMILTON, Private Secretary. British Government, Wellington, New Zealand, Sept. 4tb. The Governor is commanded by the King to assure you of the true sympathy of His Majesty and the Qaeon in your sorrow.

Yaynor September Fair. The Ewe Fair was held at Cefn on Monday, the 13th inst, in excellent weather. Business was not as brisk as usual but there was a fairly good attendance. A Jumble Sale organised by the committee in aid of the County War Fund was conducted by Mr E. Berryman, Auctioneer, Merthyr, and made Y,26 11s. 3d., which will be handed over free of all expenses. The entries were as follows:— Vaynor.—Mr James. Brynrhys (lamb), Mr Williams, Pengellifawr (ram), Mr Harries, Danybryn (fowls), Mr Evans, Llwynci (lamb), Mr Meredith, Blaeuduffryn (lamb), Miss Williams, Brynderwen (sheep dog). Cwmtaff.-Mr Evans, Neuadd (wether), Mr Jones, Llysiog (sheep dog), Mr Roberts, Abercar (lamb), Mr Morgan, Penrheol (lamb), Mr Davies, Pentwyn (ram), Mr Davies, Nantgwina (lamb), Mr Jenkins, Ynisfawr (ram), Mr Davies, DanygraiR (lamb), Mr Davies, Brynpryditb, (lamb), Mr Williams, Coedowen (lamb), Mr Williams, Cartref (fowls), Miss Powell, Vedw (wether and fowls), Mr Jenkins, Glanyrafon (lamb), Mr Harries, Penmoelallt (lamb), Mr Jones, Sycbpant (wether). The following aid was also received in cash and lots returned for sale:—Mr Richards, Aber- criban, JE1 Is.; Mrs Jones, Danydarren, Cwmtaff, £1 Is.; Mr Kirkhouse, jei Rev. Harris, XI; Mr Evans, Llwynci, lis.; Mr S. Jenkins, 10s.; Mr W. E. Evans, 5s.; Mrs Watkins, 23. 6d. Mr D. Wilkins, 2s. 6d, Mr J. Jones, 2s. 6d.

CRICKHOWELL. CRICKHOWELL CARPHNTBR'S DEATH.-An in. juest was opened at Neath on Tuesday on the body of Arthur Morgan Davies (44), of Corona. tion road, Neath, a carpenter employed at the carriage sheds of the Great Western Railway { it Penrbiwetyn, Neatb, who died suddenly on Monday at work. In order that a pOst-mortem night be held the inquest was adjourned. The ieceased was a son of Mr and Mrs Morgan Davies, of Crickhowell, and married the eldest laughter of Mr David Davies, of Manohester Eloase, Crickhswdl. He was very popular iere. He had left the town for several years, mt came home periodically for a holiday. He vas here on holiday recently, and only re- urned to Neath on Monday in last week. In- ormation has reached his parents that be fell Ser.d atter lifting a heavy weight.

GARTH. MART.—There was a spleadid supply of fat and ( tore lambs at the fortnightly mart held here on he 8th inst. The attendance was rather below j he average and bidding on the whole was hardly s brisk as at previous sales. There was a good emand, however, for fat lambs, which realised rom bid to 6d per lb. Theave lambs fetched from Is to 34s.

BUILTH WELLS. W WELCOME NBWS.—From the pulpit at St Marl" Church on Sunday the vicar (the Rev. S. H. WI1 I ham) informed the members of the congregatl: ■ that he had received the welcome news that tjj?«> Rev. E. Gr. E. Davies, the late curate, had I the Dardanelles in safety, and was serving I country in the trenches. Daring the ■ fortnight rumour had been current in the I that the reverend gentleman had gone down ■ the" Royal Edward," but the following lette; ■ shews that he is fit and doing his duty for W* B country:—"I ought to have written before thiS, ■ but facilities for writing are few and far between ■ I am now in the fighting line in the trenches, n d ■ it is not so bad. Our landing produced nothing ■ eventful. We landed from a lighter at night, all I heard a tremendous lot of firing whilst well out 4t ■ sea. At present I am very fit. We are shelled ■ continuously. The greatest hardships arise fro. I flies, heat, and sand. We bathe when we can Jli I the sea, and really from all the notice we take °l I the Turks' fire we might just as well be at I mouth or Aberporth. The French are very jolw I indeed. I believe things are going along as well as ■ can be expected, and the Turks will soon be on tlle B run. Matches, cigarettes, and a thermo would I a Godsend to me, and a few newspapers. We balo I to cook nearly all our grub. We get plenty Of I jam, bacon, eggs, etc. I have grown a beard 8n1 I moustache, as shaving is a terrible nuisance. 1 sleep in a hole, with my pack for a pillow, a woo I len cap on, and my overcoat for a covering. I 1 getting served out with a waterproof sheet an» B blanket to-night, as mine were lost a few days ag°: 1 I would not be out of this for worlds,.and I exp^f? I to come back, too. Our colonel is a splendid I man from what I have seen of him." It will b« I remembered that Mr Davies gave up the curacy I Builth and joined the Naval Brigade. I his stay here was short, he endeared himself to I many in the parish, and he will ever be known III I tha future as the brave curate of Builth. I

SENNYBRIDGE. SALE OF RYELANDS—At the S-nu.ybii^g6 Auction Mart on Tuesday Mr W J Price, Brecon, sold by auction a tioruber of Ryeland sheep from the flock of M> Jones, Penybont, and obtained good pric s Ewes made f5, yearling rains 5 104 aO lambs X4 103.

MARKETS GUIDE. Trade and Prices. NEWBRIOGE ON-WYE FAIR, T —There was a large supply of sheep, ",t1 trade on the whole waa brisk. Cross K-ittjf ewes were in great detiuuii, and tbe best made about 10s a bead more than last year. Q jots' tions: Fat limbs lOd t,2r Ib (dead weigbt), cross Kerry ewes 42s to 521 per head, Rldoor ewes 32s to 40s, and Wolib store lambs 16a to 229 eaob. The supply of cattle was very J small, and the trade wis Blow. BarrHuefS < made from Y,16 to J618, and yearling bullocks ;1' X9 to Y,12 each. HAY, General, Thursday.—Prices Buttet Is 4d per lb, eggs 8 and 9 for Is, duckS (dressed) 69 per couple, fow! 5-: 9d per cou;;le» chickens 63 per couple, kidney beans 16 ibs to* '> Is, tomatoes 6d per lb, potatoes 5a 63 per cwt j marrows 3d and 4d eacb, apples (dessert) J per lb, pears 2d and 3d per ib, grapes 1 a per lb[ rabbits 9d eacb, whinberries (scarce) 9.1 aQ^ lOd per lb, geese lOd per lb. HAY SEPTEMBER SHEEP FAIR, Thurs- day.—There was a large tiaoibtr of ewes 111 tha market, with prices lower by about 4s pe' head. Sbropshires mad* up to 65s eaob, improved Radnors from 50 to 58s smaIler ewes made from 40i to 50. Tuere was a short supply of fat lambs, which <u«ds recent prices- A fair nana bar of cattle on off-r, far whic^ there was good demaud. Best be^i 103 per lb. Store cattJc well maintained *0, cent prices. BRECON, General, Friday.—A very largo supply and brisk trade. Ruliog prices: Batt6t Is 5d per Ib, eggs 7 for l, obickens 5* 6d to 6s 6d per couple, ducks 6a 61 to 88 6j pet couple, geese lOd to Is per lb, apples 7d For quarter, plams 4j per quart, beans 21 per Jb, rabbits 6d to 9d each, cheese lid tc Is per lb"A HEREFORD, Poultry, .fowls made from 5s 6d to 78 a couple, and docJØ 63 to 9s; eggs 7 a Is retail, 8 wholesale butte' Is 4d per lb wholesale, Is 5d retail. Live poO1' try sold as last week—chickens from 5s to 7s 6" per couple; ducks 4s to 6s 6d, hens 5s to 6s geese 7s to 7R 6d. HEREFORD, Cattle, Wednesday.-Fat cattio trade not so brisk, a fall of id per lb belOg quoted; in some cases third quality fell W fd per lb. Fat calves did not meet a sharp demand and prices fell a little as compared wi^ last week. Very fine trade for fat sheep »° lambs, and late rates were fully maintained. So bacon pigs on offer porkers showed an ad vaDe of anything up to |d per lb. Store cattle not '"j good demand one bancb of two-year bullocks made up to Z22 10s. Yearlings as last week. 75 store calves met with a fair trade II late rates. Store sheep sold as last week. TALGARTH, General, Friday.—There was It good demand and all the produce offered quickly cleared. Prices Eggs 9 for Is, butte' Is 3d and 1s 4d per lb, dressed fowls Is Id Is 2d per lb, ducks Is 2d per lb, geese lOd per lb' apples Id and ljd per lb, pears Id per lb, hedg0 nuts id per lb. BUILTH WELLS, September Ewe Monday.—There was a large supply of ewes exceptional quality but the demand was ratbet disappointing owing to the scarcity of dealers, partly due to Knighton fair being held on the same date. Several lots changed hands at goO prices whilst others had to be taken home unsold- Cross-Shropshire and cross-Kerry ewes from 56s to 60s each, smaller ewes from 40s to 5 store wether lambs 25s to 32s 6d, Welsh lambs, io great demand, 16s to 21s. The supply of was more than equal to the demand. Yearling cattle made from £ 12 to £ 14 each, and cows calves from;CI7 to £ 25. Ten good class yearM* bullocks fetched the high figure of £ 17 17s the record price for the year. Twe-year-o» heifers made from £ 18 to £ 28 each.. BUILTH WELLS, General, Monday.— Goo" supply and brisk trade which resulted in ean? clearance. Prices :-Eggs 8 for Is, butter is 33 per lb, live fowls 8d per lb, trussed Is, live dOCrJ 9d, trussed Is Id, rabbits 6d to 8d each, apples 1? per lb, red plums Id per lb, beans Id per potatoes 4s 3d per cwt.

CRICKHOWELL RURAL COUNCIL; Tbe monthly meeting of tbe Crickho^6' Rural District Council was held on Movd last, when Mr W. G. James presided. In reply to a question by Mr A. J. Thos»a0f the Clerk said that he had not received a?5 reply from the Brynznawr Uaban Distrtf" Council regarding the complaint reot:oW. made by this Council aa to the leakage 0 sewage at Blacktock. He had received 9 formal printed acknowledgment of the coøJt plaint forwarded to the Local GcvernnaeO* Board. Dr. Hill (medical officer of health), said understood that route marches were beiog taken by the troops quartered at Abergavenny He had therefore advised the officers to issue instructions prohibiting ranks drinking water when passing through village of Cheltenham, Clydach. The v?a'0f' he pointed out, had been condemned for dri°*^ ing pnrposes. To bring the matter prominetitly before the civil and military population be sired strongly te advise that notice boards placed over the stand pipes, warning public of the danger of drinking the water- The Clerk read a letter from Mr R. H- Davies, sec. to the Committee formed 801 months ago to go into the recruiting queaU°0' stating tbat he doubted whether the comditte| would be inclined to undertake the work 0r. canvassing men of military age, when the District Council had shirked it. I The Chairman said they would very probably have some fresh information shortly, and to matter might stand adjourned till then. This course was agreed npon. t The Clerk stated that tbe estimate to o*0 expenditure for the next half-year for a rate of 8d in the J6, which was a reducti0 )f one penny. Printed and Published by THH BRECON Co* TIMES LIMITBD at the Bulwark and Lion Str8*7 Brecon, in the County of Brecknock, 5 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, 1915- 0 and registered at the General Post Office aB newspaper.