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CHIGKADARN. Concert.—A very successful concert, under the auspices of the Crickadarn Church Council, was held at the Market Hall, Erwood. on Wednesday, the 3rd inst. In the unavoidable absence of Col. Lord Glanusk, the chair was taken by Mrs Christy, Llangoed Castle. The Rev. E. Jones (Crickadarn) read a letter of apology from Lord Glanusk, his lordship stating that he regretted that military duties rendered it impossible for him to he present as he had intended. The platform was very tastefully decorated, and the room was crowded with an attentive and keenly appreciative audience. The singing of Mrs Meredith, Miss Torr, and Messrs R. Davies and W. E. Hughes was of a h very high order, songs by Miss G. M. Jones (Erwood) and Miss M. Jones (Llandilo) were well sung, while the recitation, William Tell," by Miss F. M. Davies (Crickadarn), was also a great success. One of the most popular items of the evening was the action song, "The Little Jap," by the school children. The children I acquitted themselves with great credit, display- ing a spirit and accuracy, wliigh made their per- formance one of the features of the evening. Glees were well rendered by the Ladies' Choir, conducted by Mr J. Davies (Gwenddwr) and the Crickadarn Choir, conducted by Mr W. M. Davies (Crickadarn). The last piece by the Crickadarn Choir, Comrades' Song of Hope," was exceptionally good and enthusiastically ap- plauded. At the conclusion of the concert, the Rev. E. Jones proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Christy for presiding, and stated that the object of the concert was to obtain funds to provide a tablet in Crickadarn Church to perpetuate the memory of the local men who had done their part in the great War. Mr J. B. Richards seconded the vote of thanks, which was carried with enthusiasm. A vote of thanks was also accorded the singers, on the motion-of Mr J. H. Allsopp; seconded by Mr W. M. Davies. The accompanist for the evening was Miss T. M. Stephens (Post Office, Erwood).
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RECONSTRUCTION AFTER WAR.
RECONSTRUCTION AFTER WAR. Public Meeting at Hay. s A public meeting was held at the Drill Hall, Hay, on Thursday evening last, to hear an address by Professor H. J. W. Hetherington, M.A., of the University College, Cardiff, on The Reconstruction of Society-its Problems and its Spirit." The meeting was the outcome of private meetings held recently at Hay Castle, in which Professor Howat, of Trefecca, was the prime mover, and was organised by the Hon. Mabel Bailey, of Hay Castle. The chair was taken by Sir Charles Lucas, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., and was fairly well attended. In his opening remarks the Chairman reminded those present that Professor Hetherington was going to speak to them on re-construction, not construction, for their country was founded on sound principles, as proved by past history. It was a good land and a good people, standing firm at the most critical time in their history. It was a land worth living for and worth dying for, as had been evidenced in the last fortnight. To con- I struct they must have a good architect, and so they looked to the Government. The estimated cost was the real practical point. They all wanted to know jvhat the cost would be. They all wanted to reconstruct their own individual lives. Shabbiness was to-day a sign of patriotism, but after the war they would want new outfits. They would want good workmen skilled in their own job they would want good material and cement—human cement, for they would all have to pull together with a good will. After the war there would be a re-action after all the strain they were going through. If they wanted to build a house to last for centuries, they must not be in a hurry. Some people thought that a new heaven and a new earth would come into being all in a minute, but their history told them that that could not be. They could all do a little and the greatest work that had been done in the world had been done slowly. Great men had been content with sowing the crop and leaving future generations to reap it. All depended on co- operation and indomitable patience under God's good guidance. Professor Hetherington said he was very grateful to the Chairman for introducing the subject in the way he had done and agreed with all he had said. In the main the condition of British and Western Civilisation was sound, but there were defects, which they had become aware of during the last two or three years. In order to get rid of these -1 0 i 2 1 _i» ll. Ui. IAaC OUi.AllliUiA.lt J was necessary. They must have a real sense of national responsibility. The millenium was not coming in a day, for the process of building would be long and slow. The prospects of removing those defects was better now than they would have expected after so many years of peace. War was not so much a material as a mental fact. What they wanted to do with their enemy was to break his will. The main result of the war would be' mental re-action. They were more keenly aware of their several defects now than if war had not taken place. One effect of. the war was to accelerate the progress of reconstruction. No social problem stood by itself problems could not be isolated, and so it was very necessary to get rid of fundamental social defects. It might be said that they had got enough to do now, but to say they had no concern with the future was a betrayal of the future. They could not win the war unless they had some real vision of the kind ftf life they desired for men. The war would be won as a result of the moral fibre in the people. Unless they had some basis for their faith in winning, they could not win. Their enemy had been tried more than they had, and was enduring because he had a clear vision of their future. They owed it to the men they had sent to defend their civilisation, that they would bring about a new civilisation. The state of mind of the people of the country at the end of the war would determine the future of the country and civilisation. They hardly realised the intense strain under which all the belligerent countries were living they were living at a rate that was using up human energy faster than ever before. They were suffering from loss, anxiety and fear as to the issue. They were kept wondering where they were, and were looking back on the time of peace, and what a fine time it was. They were, too, apt to look back on the conveniences they had lost. If at the end of the war they were found to be then in that frame of mind the chances were that the re-action would tend to a lighter and more frivolous kind of excitement than they had, rather.than towards the far more difficult and fundamental things that did not bring them such easy enjoyment. Those were not things that their men had been fighting for and were not the things they should talk about at the end of the war. Recon- struction would have to begin now or serious things would not be allowed to take their proper place they could do no better than to think seriously of problems now, and on their willingness to make the effort their success depended. The speaker went on to point out where some defects lay. Their maxim in the past had been "quick returns" and he instanced among others the question of education. Their system was now to teach those subjects that paid, that offered quick returns, whereas it should be to turn out cultivated human beings. He had come there that evening to try and interest them in the, formation of an Associa- tion to stand for a definite social spirit. The Government had established a very large department to deal with the question of recon- struction, and it had occurred to some people in Cardiff that the Government might appreciate some criticism from the point of view of local conditions. If an association were formed at Hay for the study of their local problems, the central organisation could refer to them in respect of difficulties which concerned such districts. One of the results of the war would be a great devolution of power from the hands of the Government. There would be Welsh, Irish, and Scotch Home Rule. (A voice "And English.") Yes and English Home Rule, but he did not want anyone to suppose that that would necessarily be a change for the better, for each locality would have to supply men capable of filling the posts. Success of Home Rule would depend upon the production of public speech, intelligence and public knowledge. They must band together to get knowledge, they could not make a beginning too soon and so they should begin to prepare for the service of a better order of things. (Applause). Mr J. Williams Vaughan proposed a vote of thanks to Professor Hetherington. He did not think perhaps that some would agree with all that had been said but he thought all would agree that a meeting of that kind would cause people to think about problems that would arise when peace came. They should take time by the forelock and consider and not be in a hurry. If they wished their country to become happy and great they must go slowly, so that the founda- tions were good and lasting. He hoped all classes would avoid selfishness and work not for themselves only, but for the general good. (Applause). Professor Howatt, in seconding, said clear- ness of knowledge was what they wanted, and. by banding together in some form of association he thought much good would result. There could be nothing better for them to do than to prepare their minds and temper for the new order of things for their own sake and their children's sake and with a nerve such as was being exhibited on the battlefield. (Applause). The Chairman remarked that he entirely believed, with Professor Heatherington, that it was their duty not to be always absorbed in the war, but to think of what was coming after. Before they could construct they must have a country to construct, and it was only by the mercy of a good Gtkl and the courage of their soldiers that their country had been preserved. All those who had given their lives had given them for a nation and a people. They should bring up their children to remember that. Don't, said Sir Charles, forget this great crisis and the men under the green grass, but for whom we might not have had the country. Professor Hetherington returned thanks and proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman.
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ANOTHER BRECON AIRMAN MISSING. I Official information has been received by Mrs. Ben Jones, P. 0., Llanfaes, Brecon, that her I youngest son, 2nd Lieut. Ernest D. Jones, of the Royal Flying Corps, is officially reported missing. Lieut. Jones, after doing well at the Brecon County School, obtained a post as clerk at Barclay's Bank, Newport, Mon. He I joined about 12 months ago, as soon as lie was old enough, and a short time ago got his wings." He celebrated his 19th birthday in France on March 5th. A brother is serving with the Brecknocks in India. The sympathy felt for Mrs. Jones in the town is intensified by the trying circumstances in which varying War Office messages placed her. At first she received a telegram saying her son was killed and the next day another telegram saying he was missing. On Tuesday morning Mrs. Jones received two letters from fellow officers of Lieut. Jones, stating that he went in the air about mid-day on April 2nd, bomb-dropping on a certain village recently captured by the Germans. Since then nothing had been heard of him. All machines except one returned and the writers presume that Lieut. Jones was in the machine that did not return, and which was seen to be in difficulties.
LLANGORSE PRESENTATION.
LLANGORSE PRESENTATION. On Thursday, March 21st, Llangorse parish- ioners, again assembled in their usual enthusiastic manner, to do honour to three local soldiers home on leave, viz., Sapper J. H. Williams, R.E., Safaddau (who has been on active service in France since November, 1914, twice wounded in action, and is entitled to the decoration of the Star of Mons "), Gunner T. J. Price, Castle Shop, engaged in the R.G.A.. and Private J. Francis, Cui, who has also been in action on the Western Front for some con- siderable time. Sapper J. H. Williams and Gunner T. J. Price were presented with wristlet watches and Private J. Francis with a leather pocket wallet. C:C1 The Rev. Marsden Jones presided over a crowded gathering and gave a much appreciated address on the bravery and endurance of "our boys," and the necessity for our whole-hearted co-operation to help on victory. It gave him much pleasure to witness the evidence of keen interest shown by Llangorse parishioners in welcoming their local men serving in the ranks. Mr T. Jenkins also spoke very feelingly of the splendid part the British soldier has taken in every scene of action since the struggle began. He remarked that whenever our troops had gone to the rescue of our Allies they had always succeeded in putting a sprag in the wheel of advance of the enemy. He felt it was our bounden duty to do all in our power to cheer and encourage our boys as they came home on their well-earned leave. Mrs Thomas. Bank House, presented the gifts on behalf of the parishioners, and each recipient suitably thanked the assembly for their token of esteem and appreciation. The following helped to make the event an enjoy- able one ;—Selections on gramaphone lent by Mr. W. Williams. Tyllyn pianoforte solo, Miss D Phillips songs and solos, Mr W. Hamar, Builth, Gunner T. J. Price, Castle Shop, Miss G. Thomas, King's Head. Mrs Clement Thomas, Fairview, Miss L. Joyce, Llanfihangel, and a Li Miss B. Davies, Talgarth recitations by Miss Valerie Williams, Tyllyn, Miss B. Davies, Talgarth, Miss G. Williams, Cefnwern, and Sapper J. H. Williams, Safaddau. Before the close the Chairman said he had one sad duty to perform and that to propose a vote of condolence with Mrs Thomas and family, Bank House, in the supreme sacrifice of the late Pte Cuthbert G. Thomas, who fell in action in France. He spoke very highly of the heroic conduct of deceased and his promising career. The Rev. T. Harris (pastor of Penuel Baptist Church) seconded the proposition, and also paid eloquent tribute to the deceased's character antt ability. The vote was received by the audience standing. On the motion of the Rev. T. Harris, seconded by Mr T. Jenkins, the usual vote of thanks was passed to the artistes, the Chairman, and Mrs Thomas and Miss Charlotte Williams for carrying out their usual duties. Miss M. Price, Castle Shop, acted as accompanist. 0 4
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LIBANUS.
LIBANUS. Concert and Presentation.—An excellent concert was held in Tairbull Schoolroom under the auspices of Libanus Congregational Church on Wednesday, March 27th. In the unavoid- absence of Mr. W. S. Miller (Forest Lodge), Professor John Evans (Brecon) took the chair. The following items were given by the Band of Hope children, who had been trained by Miss Nellie Miller (Forest Lodge) she was assisted z, on the concert night by Miss Erdine Thomas (now of Aberystwyth University):—Recitations, Masters Tudor Herons and Eddife Williams The house that Jack built," a party of the children duet, Masters Cynog Herons and Alec Jones sketch, A serious case," Master Idris Williams, Misses Mary Thomas and Elsie Pugh duet, Master Cynog Herons and Miss Hilda Pugh. All the children did well, and were heartily cheered for their performances. The Brecon quartette (composed of Messrs Evan Evans, W. T. Jones, Oscar Watkins and Principal Lewis) favoured the audience with three of their pieces, while Messrs Jones and Watkins, and Mr Evans and Principal Lewis rendered duets. Solos were also rendered by the following :—Misses May Lewis, Llanfaes, Kate Morgan, Blaensenny, M. G. Price, Llan- dilofane, and Mr Edwin J. Price, Llandilofane. Mr Rees, Wernfawr, effectively rendered two recitions. Another interesting item was the presentation of a wristlet watch to Pte. Milo Price, son of Mrs Price, the School. The presentation was made on behalf of the district by Mrs W. S. Miller, Forest Lodge, who expressed the good wishes of the subscribers in a happy speech. A humorous sketch entitled Sam Slitherwick's baby was well rendered by a party from Llanspyddid :—Mr William L. Jones, Penisha Pentre Miss Gretta Davies, Penwern Misses Katie Jones and Sallie Jones, Penishapentre Miss Mary J. Jones, Middle Bolgoed and Miss B. Davies, Penwern Mr Edwin Davies, Penwern Mr Thomas Jones, Llanspyddid, and Mr Thomas Jones, Middle Bolgoed. The accompanists were Mrs Rees, K. & P. Bank, Brecon, and Mrs Oscar Watkins. A motion of thanks to the artistes and the chairman was proposed by the pastor, and seconded by Mr John Pugh, Closcedi.
BRECONSHIRE INSURANCE COMMITTEE.
BRECONSHIRE INSURANCE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Breconshire Insurance Committee was held on Wednesday last week at Brecon, Mr W. S. Miller in the chair The Clerk (Mr T. J. Parry) read a communi- cation from the Welsh National Memorial Association stating that as far as the insured Persons in the county receiving treatment from the Memorial Association was concerned, the position now was the same as it was before, and the old relationship would be rescinded. I Alr John Pritchard We shall be treated as before '? The Clerk Yes. MEMBERS' LOSS OF REMUNERATIVE TIME." A long discussion took place with reference to the payment for loss of members' remuner- ative time. The Clerk stated that as re- quested he wrote to the Commissioners on the matter, but received no reply. He wired them on Thursday, and the answer was that they were unable to reply. Mr Idris Davies asked if a reply had been re- I ceived from Glamorganshire and Monmouth- shire. The Clerk said that no county in Wales paid for loss of members' remunerative time," but he understood one or two counties in England were paying a certain class of people. Mr Bevan said that was done in Monmouth- shire. The reason that some counties did not pay was that meetings were held in the evenings. Mr Pritchard thought the matter had better be adjourned so as to get a definite decision. A member said the question was whether t they were justified in paying members for loss of remunerative tim!à" There were only two or three who put in claims. The Chairman Did we pay last year ? The Clerk said it was in the estimate last year. Mr Trevor Richards thought it would be all right if they did not spend more than their estimate. Mr Idris Davies said the only question was the legality of the payment. Subsequently a vote took place on the matter, and the majority was in favour of paying as was done last year. Mr Idris Davies said if that was the feeling of the meeting he, as one who signed the cheques, asked them to appoint another member to perform that duty in his place. The S auditors might surcharge them, rind he did -.i(-,t want to be surcharged. He would not sign cheques for loss of remunerative time." The Chairman said there was a new Act coming into operation on the question of sur- charge. and the chances were that- if they passed the payment those who signed would be sur- charged. The Clerk concurred with the Chairman's views, adding that the auditor had power to summon the memhers who signed the cheques before him, and surcharge them the amounts atlq compel them to pay them into the bank. In reply to t: member, the Clerk stated that there was a resolution authorising five members, of whom Mrs Weaver Price and Mr Idris Davies were two, they being nearest the office and constantly on the spot, to sign the cheques. Mrs Price said that she would certainly not sign the cheques if that was the case. The Chairman said he felt in the same position as Mr Davies he did not want to take responsibility if it was illegal. Mr John Pritchard said that the far better way would be for them to get a reply from the Commissioners. Eventually it was agreed that the matter should be adjourned until a reply had. been re- ceived from the Commissioners. APPOINTMENT. I On the proposition of Mr Jones. Brynmawr, seconded by Mr Idris Davies. Mr John Pritchard, Talgarth, was appointed a member of the House Committee of the Talgarth Sanatorium, the Welsh Memorial Committee having asked for an appointment.