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

Women's Training Centre Camp, Glanusk Park. This camp was opened on June 22nd with accommodation for 40 women recruits. Already there are 2(1, and the remaining places will soon be filled up. The camp is under the supervision of a commandant, a quarter-master (both voluntary workers) and a fully qualified instructress. The training course lasts 6 weeks and after that women can be placed out.

BUILTH BUTCHERS SUMMONED. Dealing Without a Licence. At the Builth Wells Police Court on Monday, Mr. E. N. Straffen, butcher, High Street, was charged with dealing without a licence. Mr. H. Oliver, Llandrindod Wells, prosecuted on behalf of the Local Food Control Committee, and Mr. E. P. Careless, Llandrindod Wells, defended. Mr Oliver remarked that defendant had previously held a licence, but owing to the new I restrictions this had to be surrendered, as it was believed that the dealing in animals had a tendency to force up the price of meat to the detriment of the public. Mr. Lewis Davies, farmer, Hundred House, near Builth Wells, stated that on June 17th he took five yearling ewes to Builth Market, and there met Mr. Straffen, who bid him,48s. apiece for them. Witness wanted 50s. and it was agreed that if he could not get 50s, at the close of the market Mr. Straffen would give 48s. Mr. Straffeii also suggested that if witness sold the sheep at 50s. they should share the extra profit, and witness agreed. He sold the sheep to Mr. H. Lloyd, of Presteign, at the price mentioned. Later on he saw Mr. Straffen and gave him half the extra profit, which was 5s.,and a shilling for luck. Defendant refused to take it at fjrst, but evei tually put it in his pocket. Mr. Hugh Lloyd. Presteign, gave corrobora- z, tive evidence. The Bench ordered a fine of 1. Mr. Edwin Stanton Davies, butcher, High Street, Builth Wells, was charged with ex- ceeding the amount of meat allotted to him for sale during one week. Mr Oliver prosecuted on behalf of the Local Food Control Com- mittee, and Mr. Careless defended. The case was dismissed, the evidence being of a conflicting character.

PENOYRE RED CROSS HOSPITAL. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES. SIR,—We have much pleasure in acknow- ledging the following, kind gifts this week :— Trout, Mr. H. C. Rich flowers, vegetables, magazines and eggs, the Hon. R. C. Devereux vegetables. Captain Evans and Mrs. Garnons Williams (Abercamlais) sack of potatoes, Mr. Jeffreys Powell vegetables, potatoes and strawberries, Lord Qlanusk 177 eggs from the districts of D^ ynock, Sennybridge, Senny, Llandilo'rfan, Blaenwysg and Cray, per Miss Llewellyn -Davies 3G gallons of milk, 6 lbs of butter, Mrs. McClintock. C. M. PARKINSON, July 1ST, 1918. Commandant.

Death and Burial ot Mr Ieuan Jones, Wernfigin, Sennybridge. We regret to report the death of Mr Ieuan Jones, the youngest son of Mr E. P. Jones, Wernfigiii Farm, Sennybridge, which took place on Wednesday, the 2(>th ult., at the Connaught Hospital, Aldershot. Mr Jones had joined the 11th Hussars a short time ago, and was taken ill, suffering from Spanish influenza and pneumonia, and passed away after a brief illness on the above mentioned date. He was :21) years of age and was very much respected by everybody in the district and very popular with those of his own age. He was a faithful member of Sion Baptist Church and took a great interest in the prosperity of the cause. He was a keell farmer and had every prospect of making his mark in the agricultural world. The funeral took place on Saturday last at Penpont Church, the coffin being brought by train to Brecon Station, thence by hearse to the Church, where the Rev. A. Garnons Williams officiated. A very large number of relatives and friends gathered, although the notice was short, to pay their young friend the last tribute of respect. There were a large uumber of wreaths sent by relatives and friends, arpongst them being one from the Commanding Officer of deceased's regiment, and another from the Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of A Squadron, 3rd Reserve Regt. of Hussars, Aldershot. Great sympathy is felt for the family in their sad trial.

Builth Rural Tribunal. Mr Roger Evans, chairman, presided over a meeting of the Builth Rural Tribunal held on Monday, and others present were Messrs R. Powell, T. Pugh. John Jones, Rees Jones, D. Davies (Poityn), and the X.S. Representative (Mr C. W. Woosnam). An application for exemption on behalf of John Morgan (44), widower, of Barium Villa. Llangammarcb Wells, employed at the Lake Hotel, Llangammarch, was first considered. Mr Frank Larioni stated that the man was in charge of four horses, two of which were used for agricultural work. One of the other men empJoyed at the hotel was about joining the colours, and there was an appeal pending against the decision of the local Tribunal granting three months' exemption to John Jones, Penlan, another man employed on the estate. The Chairman said that they were better off for labour at the Lake Hotel than any of the farmers in the district and he thought that John Jones, whose case was now before the County Appeal Tribunal, should be released to take up work on some of the farms in the locality. Conditional exemption for four months was granted providing that John Jones is released to take up agricultural work. The N.S. Representative reviewed the certi- ficate of exemption held by Thomas James Davies, Pentrellwynllwyd, roadman, grade 1. married with two children. It was stated that Davies was working part of his time on farms and the tribunal confirmed their previous decision. T Johu Williams, Cefnbrith Mill, master plasterer, slater, and joint occupier of a small holding was given three months' exeption. Phillip Francis, Blaenllvnolwen Farm. Llysdinam, married, grade 1. was given con- ditional exemption 011 ground A.

HAY URBAN COUNCIL. Monday.—Present Councillors T. E. James (chairman), J. Cater (vice-chairman), F. Cadman, E. George, E. Boucher. J. Morgan, and J. Evans, with Messrs R. T. Griffiths (clerk) and H. Gilby (surveyor).. I The Chairman, 011 behalf of the Council, I heartily congratulated Mr Cater 011 his appoint- j ment to the magisterial bench. He felt it was an honour not only to him but also to the I Council. Mr Cater had already had three years' experience of the position as chairman of that Council and had thereby proved his I fitness. They all felt he would be a great acquisition to the Bench and wished him many I years to enjoy the honour. Mr Cater thanked the Chairman for his A words of congratulation and good wishes and said he would do his best to deserve the honour, which he very much appreciated. A letter was received from Mr W. Lilwall asking for permission to erect a pole at Belle Vue House to enable him to put electric light there. Permission was granted. Mr Cater asked if the Council were going to do anything as regards a weigh bridge for the r, 1, It, convenience of the market. Over 1;00 sheep were weighed that day, and he thought it would be quite reasonable to ask farmers to help. Mr George said it took from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to weigh the sheep that day and farmers were kept from their business. Mr Evans If we have a weighbridge it should be one for all purposes. It was decided to appoint a committee for the purpose of considering the matter. Mr Cater suggested that they should go out- side the Council in constituting the committee. Mr George contended that the Council should finance and deal with the matter themselves, for he thought the scale would be a source of revenue and pay for itself. Mr Morgan agreed. Mr Cater withdrew his suggestion. The following were appointed the com- mittee :-The Vice Chairman and Councillors I ic I Cadman, E. George and J110. Morgan. A letter was read from the Secretary of the local branch of the National Union of Railwavmen, stating that they had previously put forward the name of Mr Jno. Maund, their chairman, for a seat on the Council, and now that another vacancy had arisen through the death of Mr Evan T. Powell they hoped the Council would see their way to appoint him. The consideration of the letter was left over till next meeting when the election to fill the vacancy will be made. The death of Councillor Powell having also made a vacancy on the Burial Board, Coun. E. Boucher was elected a representative of the Council on that body. The Chairman said it was his painful duty to express their sympathy with Mrs Powell on the death of her husband, Councillor Powell, who took great interest in the work of the Council and was most regular in attendance. He was much respected and Mrs Powell had the sympathy of the whole town. The members present stood and the Clerk was instructed to convev their "expression of sympathy to Mrs Powell. Mr Morgan thought that one of the problems I' of the future would be the erection of suitable houses for the working classes. He proposed that the Works Committee be instructed to see what steps could be taken in the matter. The Chairman quite agreed and it was decided accordingly. The Clerk reported that he had made an abstract of the accounts, which could be seen by anyone who wished. Mr E. Boucher 'asked if they were open for any ratepayer to inspect. The Clerk Yes. Mr Morgan was of opinion that each coun- cillor should see the figures and have them for reference otherwise they would know nothing about the way in which the money was spent. ,The Clerk said it would be better, perhaps, to publish them, as was done before the war. The Surveyor reported having gauged the water supply on June 29th as follows :— Llangwathan 1 galls., New Forest 8.640. Hay Common 14,400 total 34,560 galls, in 24 hours, or one-third the usual supply. He had in consequence to curtail the supply of the Hay Common water. An application was made by a uatepayer for permission to keep a pig, but objection had been made by neighbours. ilTeE. Boucher asked which was worse, the nuisance or the shortage of foodstuff. Permission was- granted, providing chat the keeping of the pig is not allowed t I ecome a nuisance..

RHEUMATISM I 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 bickache, lumbago, sciatica, gout, urinary trouble,- stone, g avel, 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 81 a price beyond all but the wealthy. Women frequently suffer from ills, aches and pains, .under the impression that they are victims of ailments common to their se, but more -often than not it is due to the kidneys and in such cases Estora Tablets will set I them right Estora Tablets-an honest remedy at an honest price—Is 3d per box of 40 tablets, or six for 6s 9d. All chemists, or postage free from Estora Co-, 13- Charing Cross Road. London, W.C. Brecon Agent WALTKR GWIIXIM, M.P.S., Medical Hall; Builth Weils Agent—T. A. COLTJlfAN, M P.S., The Pharmacy. ,.J't..

BRECON. Died of Wounds.—Mr. and Irs. R. E. Pettifor, of Castle street. Brecon, have been officially informed that their son, Pte. Henry Ernest Pettifor, Cheshire Regiment, died of wounds on June 28th, in France. In our issue of June 27th it was reported that Pte. Pettifor had been so severely wounded on June 12th that he could not be moved from the casualty clearing station. Indigestion, Wind, Pains after Meals, Biliousness. Constipation, and all stomach troubles are cured quickly by taking GWII.UM'S Alkaline IXIHGESTIOX MIXTUKE. Bottles l/3, 2/3, 3/4, only of GWILUM. Chemist, Brecon. Honour for Brecon National Worker.—Miss < Gertie Thomas, of the Postern, was amongst those who took part in the procession of National Workers on the occasion of the silver wedding of their Majesties the King and Queen on Saturday last. She was one of those chosen to represent the institution, where she has served for nearly three years. Potato Spraying for Preventing Blight.— MHR EDITH & Soxs. Ironmongers, Brecon, have a KNAPSACK SI'I'AYF.R FOR HIKE. Inspector King's Son Missing. Corporal Albert King. Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. G. H. King. Midland Railway Inspector at Brecon, and Mrs. King, 4. Camden road, is reported missing since May 30th. Corporal King joined up voluntarily, as soon as he became of military age, about- three years ago, and had been in France about two years. He was an assistant at the India and China Tea Company's shop, High street, before the war. TOMATOES. CUCUMRERS, and all VEGETABLES fresh daily from our own gardens.—ALFRED QUARRELI,. High Street. Brecon. No Cases.—There were no case-! for hearing at the Borough Petty Sessions on Monday. Police Inspection.—Captain Tomason. H.M. Inspector of Constabulary, inspected a number of men of the Breconshire Force at the Police Station on Thursday. The Acting Chief Con- stable (the Hon. C. Hore-Ruthven). and the Deputy Chief Constable (Supt. Ste\-en Jones) were in attendance, and most of the special constables of the borough also paraded. Captain Tomason was very pleased with the efficient state of the Force (much reduced in number by enlistments), and also with the number of "specials on parade. He thanked the latter for what they were doing to, assist the regular force, said he was glad to find that they were always very willing to tarn out for duty at any time. He trusted they would continue their services in the same willing spirit, as they were doing very valuable work. Charles's Electric Corn Cure cures the worst corn iir a few days. l/3, double size l/9.— Sole. Proprietor, 1 Chemist, Brecon. Two Brecon Boys Reported Missing.—Mr. and Mrs. David Ashton, Conway street. received news last week that their youngest son. Private Wilfred Ashton, had been missing since May 27th last. Young Ashton was for a time before joining up a pupil teacher at Llanfaes Council School. His brother iviv wounded some time ago. Another Brecon lad, Private Jack Jones, only son of Police Serjeant and Mrs. Thomas Jones, Brynmawr, and grandson of Mr. John Jones. 62, The Struet. Brecon, is also reported missing since May 27th. Pte. Jones was a clerk on the London and North Westeri-i Railway at Ebbw fitle. Police- Sergt. Jones served in the Constabulary at Brecon and Hay for a number of years, al 1 d he and his family are well known. It is note- worthy that Ptes. Ashton and Jones met at the boys training camp at Rhyl. and had stuck together all through. They had been trans- ferred to several different regimented, always being pals together, eventually being moved to the Lincoln Regiment after arriving in France. Much sympathy is felt for both families, and it is hoped that the boys may yet be heard of as prisoners. BROCCOLI, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CAULIFLOWERJ AND SPKOUTINC; BROCCOLI PLANTS now ready,' strong'and sturdy stuff.—MEREDI.TH & SONS, BRECON. Pig Club.—The public meeting in connection with the Llanfaes pig-keeping movement was held in S. David's Parish Hall on Wednesday evening last. There was a good attendance.— Captain J. D. D. Evans. Ffrwdgrech. who pre- sided, cave a brief outline of what had been done, and read the rules formulated by the provisional committee, which were based on the model rules for pig clubs. Mr. Walter Williams. Secretary of the South Wades Branch of the Agnculturail Organisation Society, after- wards addressed the meeting, and a discussion followed. On the'question of finances Captain Evans said he was willing to help by offering for six mouths, free of interest, il for every 2s. Gd. (membership fee)* put down. On the proposition "of N Councillor William W, illiit'ns, Church House, it was decided to form a society to be called" The Llanfaes and District Co-operative rig Association." The propd 1-ules were also adopted. These entitle mem- bers to obtain a pig. and. if desired, to spread the payment over a period of six months. All animals will be insured by the Society, so that no member stands to lose through the troubles that pig flesh is heir to. Membership also ensures the feeder a good supply .of pig meal at special rates. A committee was elected. with Miss Price, Newmareh street, as secretary. and we are pleased to see that they Jiave entered on their work in a business-like way. a number of pigs having already been purchased, thereby enabling some of the members to fill up their empty styes. A point of great interest to outsiders is that whilst it was originality intended to keep the society for Llanfaes, its member- ship has now been thrown open to the whole of Brecon and district. The question of keeping pigs on the communal system for members who have no accommodation will be taken up seriously at the earliest possible moment. The usual votes of thanks were passed, and those wishful tc become members were asked to remain behind. We understand that about 30 have already joined up."

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