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

ABERCRAYE. ^eath of Mrs D. Jeffreys.—The death is Je^unced, after only a day's ilfnese, of Mrs Elmswood villa, Abercrave, wife of Co ewi Jeffreys, headmaster of tilt Glyntawe 2r Q.ncil school. The deceased, who was only J J'ears of age, was the daughter of Councillor to. Davies and Mrs Davies, Bryn Irfon, t^^rtyd Wells. She was educated first at Llanwrtyd Council school and afterwards Pl:11 to Homerton Training College. On com- ls ,nR her training she was appointed assistant r6ss at Bargoed Council schools, and sub- Weneutly took a similar post at Llanwrtyd It", ells, where she remained up to the time of ^ttiarriage. about twelve months ago. I

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RHEUMATISM KIDNEY TROUBLE Rheumatism is due to uric acid crystals in the joints and muscles, the result of excessive uric acid, which is also the cause of backache, lumbago, sciatica, gout, urinary trouble, stone, gravel, and dropsy. Estora Tablets, a thoroughly harmless specific based on modern medicinal science, are the successful treatment, and have cured numberless obstinate cases after the failure of all other tried remedies, which accounts for 'their superseding out-of-date medicines sold al a price beyond all but the wealthy. Womett frequently suffer from ills, aches and pains, under the im pressio that they are victims of ailments common to their sex, but more often than not it is due to the kidneys and in such cases Estora Tablets will set them right. Estora Tablets—an honest remedy at an honest price—Is 3d per box of 40 tablets, or six for 6s gd. All chemists, or postage free from Estora Co, 132, Charing Cross Road, London, W.C. Brecon Agent WALTER GWILLIM, M.P.S., Medical Hall; Builth Wells Agent—T. A. COLTMAN, M.P.S., The Pharmacy.

Schoolboy Labour on the Land. APPEAL TO PARENTS, HEADMASTERS AND BOYS. To the Editor of the COUNTY TDlEB. Siit,-The military situation has necessitated calling up a large number of agricultural labourers, which will seriously deplete the available labour during the coming hay, corn and potato harvests. It is of vital importance that the harvest of these crops should be successfully secured this year. This success will depend largely upon boys at public and secondary schools who have reached an age that will enable them to do useful Work on the land. The extent to which farmers are counting on their help is shewn by the fact that demands for over 17,000 boys have already been received at this Ministry, and there is no doubt that these numbers will be, largely increased when the full effect of the calling-up for military service has been appreciated by the farmers. Of these numbers not less than 3,000 will be required during June and July and a further 3,500 are needed for October for potato lifting if suitable accommodation can be arranged. In view of the above facts I am reluctantly compelled to appeal to schools to release during term time such groups of boys as may be necessary for getting in the harvest. This is a time of national crisis and the ordinary con- siderations of education have not the same force a in normal times. As I have pointed out, it is necessary to provide men for the Army and it is necessary to provide labour to take their places on the farms, and I must urgently appeal to parents, headmasters and boys to give all the help they can. In view of my representations as to the urgency of the national need, the President of the Board of Education concurs in this appeal and is issuing a circular on the subject to secondary schools in England and Wales. All offers of service must be made through the headmasters of the schools. Headmasters who have not already received the regulations and who can offer boys of "16 and over should communicate with this Ministry.—Yours, itc., A. C. GEDDES. Ministry of National Service, May 20th, 1918.

MOTHER- jjsf IS EXCEi^NT FOBi Bp! Mother Seigel's Syrup is an excellcl:t |||j remedy for Indigestion, becaute it Rj| lES agists stomach, hver and bowels, to §§i3| do iheir work naturally, and effxicniiy. IE? With these organs in perfect woi king g|if| gad order Indigestion bccomes impossible, p^j j' l^lij

GLASBURY. Women's Institute.—A most successful meet- ing in connection with the Women's Institute, organised by Mrs. Money, the acting president, took place in Coed-y-Bolen schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon, the 14th instant. The Organising Secretary for South Wales (Miss Jones) came from Cardiff and gave a most interesting lecture and demonstration on fruit and vegetable drying and bottling and sterilising of bottles used in the process. Miss Jenkins, the County Council cook, gave a most lucid expla- nation of hay box cookery, also a demonstration, which was greatly appreciated. A button-hole competition also took place. Mrs Butler and Mrs. Davies received the greatest number of votes, but as Mrs.' Butler was not competing for the prize it was awarded to Mrs. Davies, Wood- ville. The prize was given by Mrs. Money. A number of members were enrolled, and a very pleasant and profitable afternoon was spent. Among those who gave their support to the meeting were Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Christy, Mrs. Mortimer Baylis, Mrs. Sandys Thomas, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Gunter, Mrs. Davies (Woodville), Miss Davies, Miss Powell. &c., &c.

PENOYRE RED CROSS HOSPITAL. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES. Sir,—We offer our most grateful thanks to Mrs Jeffreys Powell for potatoes Mrs Garnons Williams, Capt. Evans, Lord Glanusk, for veget- ables Mrs Griffiths, Battle Farm, for 31 eggs, 31bs. butter, rhubarb, and parsley Mrs McClintock, for 47 gals. milk. Gibs, butter, and rhubarb Miss Llewelyn Davies, for 177 eggs collected in the district of Sennybridge, Senny, Llandilo'rfan, Blaenwysg, and Cray. The result of our sale of patients' work in Brecon during fair week is f38 16s., not "over 14 0," as misprinted for under 9 40 last week. We also thank the Y.M.C.A. Committee for their kind invitation to all the patients and all the staff to conoert and tea in the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Whit-Monday. The entertainment gave great pleasure. ALICE M. PEWINTON, May 21st, 1918. Commandant.

CEFN COED. Daisy Day."—A Daisy Day was held at Cefn Coed on Saturday last, when the organ- isers were Miss Susie Davies and Miss Mary Evans. The amount realised was over 98. Prisoners of War Fund Collection.—Organ- ised by Mrs. Leighton Earle, Cefn Coed, a collection was made in the village for the Prisoners of War Fund and realised £ 13 15s. 3d. The Cefn Coed Girls' School contributed £1 14s. and the Infants' School £ 1 10s. The collectors in the village were Mrs. T. Griffiths, Miss N. Jones, the Misses Williams, Gwynne's Arms, and Miss N. Phillips. Wounded and Missing.—Pte. W. L. Williams, East Yorkshire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Williams, Gwalia House, Cefn Coed, has been reported wounded and missing since March 31st. Prior to his enlistment he was assistant to his father, a haulage contractor. The Cemetery Guardian's Protest.—Strong remarks were made by Mr. James Davies, Cefn Coed, at a meeting of the Merthyr Board of Guardians on Saturday respecting the action of the local Corporation in advertising that grave spaces cut in the Cefn Coed Cemetery prior to 1898 would be utilised for the burial of persons other than relatives of the persons buried therein unless they were purchased before May 31st. Mr. Davies described this action as disgraceful. There were hundreds of soldiers fighting their country's battles in the greatest war in history, he said, and consequently they might not be in a position to take the necessary steps to retain the grave spaces which contained the remains of their families. Was it right that they should be so treated ? The question presenting itself to his mind, however, was whether the poor law authorities were justified in defending the interests of those who were not in a position to buy the land and who did not come under the supervision of the guardians. On the other hand he did not know whether the Corporation were entitled by law to do what they had done. He doubted very much whether they were justified in exploiting the people in this way."—The Clerk (Mr. F. T. James) suggested that he should inquire and report as to whether the notice of the Cor- poration applied to any graves or ground belonging to the Board. If it did not they as a Board could not iiiterfere.-The Rector of Dowlais (the Rev. Ll. M. Williams) character- ised the Corporation's attitude as most unjustifiable and said they were guilty of high handed action to which the ratepayers' attention should be directed. He moved that a special committee of the Board consider the matter with a view to a strong protest being entered. They could also deal with the legal position on the advice of the Clerk and report upon the number of graves in the Cemetery owned by the Guardians.—This was carried and a committee appointed.

MARKETS GUIDE. Brecon Poultry, &c., Friday.—Small supply and trade harder. Prices :—Butter 2s. 3d. per lb. (controlled price), hen eggs 3 and 4 for Is., duck eggs 5 for 2s., fowls 5s. Gd. to 9s. 6d. each, new milk eheese Is. per lb., rhubarb 2d. per bundle. BRECON Cattle, Tuesday. Another satisfactory emergency market. 231 fat sheep and Iambs and four fat cattle were graded, all good quality meat. There was a good supply of store ewes and lambs, and the trade for these was rather better.

NEW F.U. SECRETARY. I Mr. William Williams, of Bryncelyn, Senny- bridge; who on Monday was appointed secretary to the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union, is well-known amongst farmers and public meii4iii Breconshire. He is already secretary to the Sennybridge Branch of the Farmers' Union and Devynock Agricultural Show Society, and clerk to several public bodies in the Devynock Dis- trict.

NETTING FOR TROUT. To the Editor of the COUNTY TDlEs. Sir,—The proposition of Capt. J. D. D- Evans at the late meeting of the Usk Board of Conservators as to netting for trout is all right inv- theory, but would be found to be of no value when put into practioe. After having obtained several men with all the paraphernalia, the catch would have to be packed and despatched to, as is contemplated, the Colliery districts. Now, is it presumed for one moment that the collier is going to substitute this fish for part of his extra meat ration ? It is quite apparent that he will treat the trout as an extra luxury, and it would never enter his head to forego any of his meat ration. Whereas, if the fish are left to the rightful owner he will obtain a few fish at a time by a legitimate method, enjoying his evenings on the old river after his day's work, and will utilise the fish in place of meat and will thus leave more meat to those who most require and prefer it and who would obtain better value for their money. I have netted this river, and it is surprising how few trout, comparatively speaking, are obtained in fact, I may say, I have seen as many fish lost by falling out of the buckets into the sea whilst being hauled up the quay wall from a fishing boat as would be obtained from several-of our fishings. The trout, therefore, thug obtained would nofaffect the food question in the least. Whereas look at the injustice and damage wrought you debar the owner from letting his fishings you rob the tenant of his food and sport, for which he pays a very high price and you ruin the river for years to come by killing the goose with the golden egg. For I know that most of the fishings around Brecon are being fished to their utmost capacity There are owners and tenants who are serving in France who are consoling themselves that, at any rate, after the war, they will be able to enjoy their fishing once again and I should, therefore, not like to be a party to depriving them of this by greeting them on their return with the wretched plea that we thought more of our stomachs at home than we did of them, who are risking their lives for us. Might I, therefore, suggest that those owners who believe in this netting, net, and keep a careful record of the number of fish taken out, details as to distribution, and if no damage is done and it is a success, doubtless others might be induced to follow suit next year, when food might be more scarce-for we are all the better on the present rations, which are ample but if we net now, when we do not urgently require the fish, we shall have none for next year, wheite-,ve might. I do not see how you could differentiate between stretches of the river, as Capt. Evans suggests. One fishing may have three times .19 11 the amount of trout in it as its neighbour and why net heavier below than above Brecon ? I suggest just the reverse, for the following two 119 simple reasons :— (1) The upper waters are annually re-stocked by the larger fish running up to spawn every year from the lower. (2) There is not sufficient. food on the rocky beds of the upper waters and, therefore, the fish are smaller and more numerous and if more were taj^enr out the average weight would be greater. As to cannibals, all trout are cannibals but Captain Evans evidently refers to the big fish, which never rise to the fly. We can effectually reduce them by the minnow. 'these you do not obtain in the net, as they are generally lying in the holes in the banks and deeper unnettable runs, whereas the net catches the rising fish on the flats. May the glorious old Usk be saved such mis.directed zeal is the fervent wish of AN OLD LOVER OF THE USK. Brecon, May 5th. 1918.

Merthyr Waterworks Assessment. HOW THE INCREASE IN THE 13RECON UNION IS MADE UP. Valuers for the Brecon Union Assessment Committee and Mr Illtyd Thomas, acting on behalf of the Merthyr Corporation, have been Ílt consultation with reference to the assess- ment of the Waterworks in the Brecon Union. The Corporation had entered appeals against the assessment of their undertakings in the several parishes of the Brecon Union, but for some months negotiations with-a view to settlement have been in progress. The valuers have now come to an amicable arrangement and have agreed upon the following figures for the respective portions of Merthyr's Waterworks in the following parishes :—Cantref, increased from 9771 to t881 ratable value Llanfry- nach, from £4,850 to £ 5,003 Llanfigan remains at £ 500, and Llanddetty increased from i700 to Y,778, making a total increase from £ 0,82Lto £ 7,822.

LLANFILLO. Presentation.—A wallet containing A; 19 5s 6d. in Treasury notes and cash was recently pre- sented by neighbours and friends to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Stephens, of Airy Hope, on their departure to Trewyrlod, Llanbedr-Painscastle. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens had lived in the parish of Llanfillo for over 20 years and won the respect and regard of all who knew them, as is testified by the wording of an address accom- panying the presentation and containing the names of 52 subscribers. This sets forth that it is a record of affec^on annd esteem and that the subscribers very much regret their departure from the neighbourhood, where they will be long remembered for the quiet and faithful way in which they performed their duty." •

MEMORIAL CARDS FOR SOLDIERS ANi 5A.ILOR8.- We have had compiled, for the special purpose of cheap. postal conveyance, a book of new samples of mpmnrial carda, at low prices. Many of these have been specialij designed for soldiers and sailors, and we ghbll be pleased to send the book on application

BRECON. t Bacon Shortage.—The Government have re- commended all grocers to sell herrings owing to the shortage of bacon. Pickled, kippered and smoked, to be obtained at control prices.— MEREDITH <& SONS, Stores, Brecon. Missing Territorial now reported Killed.— Mrs. W. Evans, of St. John's road, Brecon, has received official information that her husband, Mr. William Evans, who was previously reported missing, was killed in action on June 9th, 1917. Mr. Evans was a native of Llanfaes, and had lived in the town all his life. When the war broke out he was in the employ of Messrs. J. E. Nott & Co. as a fitter. He joined the second line of the Brecknocks, and was afterwards attacked to the Monmouth Regiment. Old Volunteers will remember him as a member of their band. Free Church Council.—The annual public gatherings in connection with the Brecon Free Church Council were held on the 15th instant., The Rev. B. Grey Griffiths, B.D., of Cardiff, preached an able sermon in the afternoon at Bethel Chapel, and was the principal speaker at a public meeting in the evening. For Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, and Asthma take Gwillim's celebrated COUGH LIXCTUS. Bottles 1/3. Sole Proprietor, GWILEIM, Chemist, Brecon. Clerical Enlistments.—Four Tribunals are being formed in his diocese by the Bishop of St. David's, one for each of the four Arch- deaconries of Brecon, Carmarthen, Cardigan, and St. David's, to deal with clerical enlistments in the Army. Protest Against Principal Rees' War Views. —A significant step was taken recently by the members of the Siloa Welsh Congregational Church, of which the Rev. D. Silyn Evans is pastor (says the Western Mail.") They dis- cussed, as a church, the public utterances and pacifist leanings of Principal Thomas Rees, of Bala-Bangor College (formerly of Brecon) on war questions, and resolved not to collect this year towards the funds of that college (which is the training grouildfor Congregational minis- terial students), in order to indicate in a practi- caol way their disapproval of the Principal as a pacifist. This decision has made a deep im- pression in Congregational circles throughout tne Principality. New County Court Judge, His Honor Judge J. Bryn Roberts has been transferred from County Court Circuit No. 30 (Swansea District), which includes Brecon, to Circuit No. 29 (Chester and North Wales), in place of the late Judge Moss. Mr. Rowland Rowlands, barrister-at-law, who has practised at the Chan- cery Bar for a number of years, has been appointed to succeed Judge Roberts. The new judge is a son of Mr. M. Rowlands, colliery proprietor, of Penygraig, and has a country house at Newton, Porthcawl. He married a daughter of Mr. Gwilym Thomas, the well- known baritone singer, of Ynyshir. The only son, Second Lieut. F. T. R. Rowlands, S.W.B., was recently killed in action. .Indigestion, Wind, Pains after Meals, Biliousness, Constipation, and all stomach troubles are cured quickly by taking GWII.UM'S Alkaline INDIGESTION MIXTURE. Bottles 1/3, 2/3, 3/4, only of GWILLDr, Chemist, Brecon. Children's Entertainment at St. David's Parish Hall.—A very successful entertainment in aid of parochial funds was given in St. David's Parish Hall on Wednesday evening, the 15th instant, by the members of the Children's Guild. The young performers, nearly all new to a public performance, delighted a "large audience with the excellent way in which they sang and recited. The programme included a Band of Hope cantata Funny man in grey," in which the whole guild joined. The chief parts were taken bv Harold Isaac, Eva Brown. Mabel Watkins, and Elsie Burgess. John Oxenham's "What can a little chap do ?" was recited by five small boys. Doreen Larcombe and Arthur Cootes gave individual recitations. A dialogue Ann goes to London," was given by Enid Lewis and Annie Cootes and a sketch Jumble Sale," by Hilda Cootes, Muriel and Marjorie Isaac, and Florrie Matthews. The proceeds were divided between the church expenses and building funds. Whitsuntide.—Perfect weather favoured the Whitsuntide holiday. The number of visitors to Brecon was small as compared with pre- war days, but a few touring cyclists came, and on Monday horse-drawn vehicles brought some holiday makers from the industrial districts. S. Mary's Improvement Fund. Special collections were made at S. Mary's Church on Sunday, to reduce the liability of £ 700 on the fund for the improvement outside the Church, which has been such a benefit to the centre of the town. The offertories produced £ 173, and I with further promises it is hoped tol reach £ 250 by Saturday. One promise has been received of a contribuiion not to exceed £ 25 towards the balance required to complete this sum of £ 250. so that an appreciable reduction of the debt is assured. No Holiday "Business."—There were no cases for hearing at the Borough Police Court on Tuesday. Ladies' Swimming Club.—A meeting of the Brecon Ladies' Swimming Club was held at the Green Dragon Restaurant on Thursday last. Miss G. Morris presiding. The balance sheet for last year was submitted and showed a satisfactory balance ili. hand. Miss Tyler and Miss Livsey were re-elected hon. treasurer and hon. sec. respectively and thanked for their past services. The club is now open and intending members can obtain full particulars form the secretary, Miss Livsey, Wellington Hotel. It is hoped to extend the usefulness of the club ¡ this summer, particularly in the direction of getting members of the Brecon Corps of Girl Guides to take up swimming, and probably special hours will be allotted for their benefit. Infirmary Acknowledgments. Vegetables and rhubarb. Miss Williams, Penpont, Mr A. Hughes greens. Mrs Saunders-Jones rhubarb, Mrs Molyneux Thomas parsley, Mrs Jones, Tredurn, Mrs Davies, Talycrwn eggs, flowers. etc., Mrs Bates, Half-Way Inn, Bwlch plants, t Mrs Quarrell eggs (2 dozen) a Red Cross ) Nurse papers, Mrs Edwards. Miss Tuck, Mrs Senior copies of < Punch," Mr Mitchell oranges and sweets. Mrs Ashbv puzzles and books, Miss Fuller flowers. Mrs Talbot, Mrs Pairy,'24, the Watton, Mrs H. deWinton, Mrs Hammoad Spencer. Misses H. and E. Davies. Land Worker's Wedding. An interesting ) wedding took place on Saturday, at St. David's Church. The contracting parties were Miss M. G. Jones, youngest daughter of Mr. William Jones, 1, Newmarch street, and Pte. Ernest Butterworth, son of Mrs. Butterworth, 85, Regent street. Nelson, Lanes. The bride, who wore her land worker's uniform, was given away by her father. Mr. R. Jones (brother of the bride) acted as best man. and the brides- maids were Misses E. Talmage and E. Jones, who also wore their land workers' uniform. The Rev. J. Simon (vicar) officiated. Installation of the Vicar of Cardiff.—The Rev. M. Jones Powell, D.D.. formerly curate of S. John's, Brecon, was instituted as vicar of S. Johii's, Cardiff. by the Bishop of Llandaif on Saturday last. in the presence of a very largo congregation, including the Lord Mayor and Corporation. Welcome Home.—Alderman Thomas Williams returned to his home in Llanfaes on Thursday evening last. The bells of S. David's Church rang out a merry peal erf welcome to the veteran churchwarden. Accident.—A man named Pearce is lying in Brecon Infirmary with two fractured ribs as the result of an accident in Coedmawr Wooda, Allt^-brain. last week. He was working some trams on a tramway when,the brake apparently "kicking," he was thrown violently to the- ground. Wounded.—Mr and Mrs D Williams, 6, Little Free street, have received information that their son, Pte. Wm. Lloyd Williams, Monmouth Regt., has been severely wounded in the thigh and groin, and is now lying in a hospital at Horton, Epsom, Surrey, after two operations to extract the bullets. He was serving on the Western Front. Y.M.C.A. Concert. The Cardiff Red Triangle Costun Concert Party gave two fine concerts in the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Monday. In the afternoon they gave a special performance for the wounded soldiers at Penoyre Red Cross Hospital and the Barracks, and the guests were afterwards entertained to tea. In the evening there was a public performance before a full house. The artistes were Miss Phyllis Bedgood, Miss Babs Hunter, Miss Dorothy Hopkins, A.L.C.M., Mr. Richard Baggs and Mr. Reg. Watkins.

TRECASTLE NOTES AND NEW. [By Novus Ho--ito.] Another old inhabitant of the district passed away last Wednesday morning "in the person of Mrs Anne Davies, of Penwain, near Trecastle The deceased was bred and born in this locality, and never resided 'outside the parish. Her mortal remains were interred at Cwmwysg burial ground, and a very large number of friends and relatives attended, The officiating ministers were the Rev. J. C. Jones, the newly appointed pastor of Cwmwysg Independent Chapel, and the Rev. T. J. Teague, vicar of Traianglas. Tile coffig was supplied by Mr. William Thomtts. Trecastle, and bore the following inscription Anne Davies, died May 15th, 1918, aged 81 years." The chief mourners were :—Mr David Davies, Penwain (husband) Mr David Davies, junr., Penwaiu (grandson) Mr and Mrs John Davies, Ty- cmíol, Cmmwysg (son and daughter-in-law); Mr and Mrs David Davies, Tycornel, Cwm- wysg (son and daughter-in-law) Mrs Mary Davies, Sennybridge (sister) Mr Wm. Thomas. Wernfawr (brother) Master D. T. Morgan, Trichwmwl, Mothvey (grandson) Master D. T. Davies, Tycornel, Cwmwysg (grandson); Miss Godwen Davies. Tycanol (grand-daughter) Maggie, Annie, and Glyndwr Davies, Tycornel (grand-children), and the following nephews and nieces Mr William Morgan. Abertysswg Mr John Morgan. Tie degar Mr E. H. Morgan, Pengam Mr Morgan Morgan, Penydarren Mr and Mrs Tom Davies, Brynamman Mr and Mrs Wm. Lewis, Brynamman; Mr and Mrs David Lewis, Waun' caegurwen Mr and Mrs Jenkin Lewis. Tre- castle Mrs Myfanwy Lewis. Trecastle Mrs Jane Davies, Trecastle Mrs Jacob, Tyhenry j Mr and Mrs Bennett, Collwyn Mr Evan Williams, Shoemakers' Arms:" Llandilofane, Mr and Mrs Thomas Davies. Brynmill, Cray Mr. Wm. Rees, Pencrug. Brecon. Great sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband, who is close on 80 years of age. Pte. John Donovan, of Chapel street, who is in training somewhere in England with the R.G.A., is now home on short leave before proceeding to the fighting area in France. He is looking well and anxiously waiting to do his 7 11 bit for his King and Country.

BEULAH. War Items.—Mr Jones, the Lodge, has received two letters from his nephew Pte. Gilbert J. Williams, who is in a hospital in Egypt suffering from a wound in the arm. The first of these was written March 28th, and the second a fortnight later. He was well treated in hospital. One of the nurses was Welsh, born in Brecon, and a daughter of the late Rev. Rees, of Barry. She brought him the Congregational hymnal, "Y Caniedydd Cynulleidfaol." which he read and sang from, enjoying it thoroughlv. He is now con- valescent and hopes to le sent home soon. Eglwyks-Oen-Duw Church.—Eglwvs-Oeu-Duw Church was beautifully decorated with a pro- fusion of choice flowers for Whit-Sunday by Mrs Evans (the Vicarage), Mr Smithy (gardener, Llwynmadoc), and others. The services were at 11 a.m. (choral Communion and sermon), and at 6 p.m. (evening choral ser- vice with Whitsuntide hymns and sermon preached by the Vicar, Rev. J. Y. Evans). The organ was played by Miss Phyllis Arthur.

I PWLLGLOYW. Serious Accident.—Mr. Jack Powell, wheel- wright, of Pwllgloyw, whilst helping to load timber in a. wood near his home on Monday, sustained very severe injuries to his head and one eye through being struck by a crane handle. He was attended by Dr. Thomas and subse- quently removed to Brecon Infirmary.