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Telegrams TTMEe. Brecon. Telephone P.O. 12. BRECON COUNTY TIMES •THE BULWARK & LION STREET. BRECON. Charges for Advertisements. PREPAID SCALE. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS re- lating to SITUATIONS VACANT AND WANTED, APARTMENTS, BOARD AKD LODGING, To LET, FOB SALE, LOST AND FOUND, &0., &C., will be inserted in the "Brecon County Times" at the following rates Oue Three No. of Words. Insertion. Insertions. 15 or Less Sd 1/6 16 to 20 1/- 2/- 21 25 1/3 2/6 26 30 1/6 3/- 31 35 1/9 3/6 1 36 „ 40 21- 4/- Additional words at the rate of 3d fot I eVGry 11 vo (or pc-rlion ol five) for one inser- I tion end 6d for three insertions. Stamps J are not accepted ir payment. Advertisements will be charged at EOOBLE the Above RateB if booked. PUBLIC NOTICES, MEETINGS, CONCERTS, &c.: 3/- per inch single OOL^MN SALES BY AUCTION 3/- per inoli single column. PARLIAMENTARY NOTICES AND PROSPECTUSES 1/- per liüe. LEGAL & OFFICIAL NOTICES: 6d. Per line. BIBTHS, A-TARRIAdgg, & DEATHS, ACKKOW- LEDGMETS, AN IN MEMOBIAM NOTICES 6d Pet line, minimum charge 2/6. THE BRECON COUNTY TIMES ^Lill'U. Scut tc any pr,rt cf the United kingdom at the following rates prepaid 53 wepl;ro; 10/10 26 „ 5/5 I 13 2/3 And abroad at the Usual Rates f Replies to Advertisements of ihe Wanted" Claaa arc received at iha "County Times" Offices ires of cbpr-P, to I ait the cail of the Advertiser; if it is "esired to have them forwarded, au extra 6^m of 3d must aecompeny the advertise- ment, In all cases where advertisers use box ■^rubers or initials, c/o "County Times" ^fficeB, written replies most oe sent = per- sonal enquiries cannot bf entertained. Persons^ answering advertisements of El^tiation8 vacant ere advised to send c £ l-itG cf testimonials cn!y, intimating that 'be originals will be produced if required.. It is important to write plainly. Every Precaution'is taken to ensure accuracy in I the ptinti^ig of Advertisements, but we c&uut>i) accept ;kiiy for errors. Cheqnop,, etc., should be made payable 0 the brvuvm Coua'sy Tirnea Ltd. Advertisements for the "Wesiern Mail" i the "Evening Express" are received at '"is office, and orders iakeu for the ,E'(IeDiLExpr-ES¡'" and Mail" as 46 "W«atiern Mail" publications. I :=: FQP Sa/e aacf Wanted* < -1 pNCYCLOPJEDIA Britannica for II Sale bound, in large case, 35 \'ols. good condition.—Hodge, Coryton, I, Brecon. FOR Sale, an Entire Colt, two coming I three years old well descended.— I Apply Lewis, Penpentrp Villa, Defyn- nock, Brecon. FOR Sale, Pure-bred White Wyandotte Cockerels, April hatched, 121 Surtees, Cathediue, Bwlch, S.O. FOR Sale, a number of strong packing cases and casks.—Meredith & Sons, the Stores, Brecon. FOR SALE, seven white pigs, two months old good breed. T., Llandefaelog Post Office, Brecon. FOR Sale, Bargain, Solid, well made, massive, rich Mahogany Book Case, 11 8 feet high inclusive of cornice, fitted with 4 cupboards (2 with glass and 2 with solid doors), 2 sets of shelves; made in sections for removal.—Also Welsh Oak Dresser, 5 ft. 4 iu. wide x 7 ft. high, fitted with 3 shelves, 3 drawers. 2 cupboards, and brass handles. Both in good state oi preservation and nicely polished. Apply Box W91, County Times" Office, Brecon. PULLETS and Ducks, fine laying strains, March hatched 1918, laying, 10/6 each, £ 6 doz. hints and lists free-Huminell Stratfo&j, Essex. WANTED, good Sporting Gun.—Ap- ply, C.D.G., "County Times" Office, Brecon. e VYITH poultry food at present price* the best way to get money's worth is to add Karswood Poultry Spioe, containing ground insects, to the soft food. This »oubi,K ite egg-making Properties. Paebeis, WA., V-td., lig.- ^•raujk Otuhoan, 12, Broad ffte^t, Bay. Situations Vacant & Wanted. APPRENTICE Wanted, to the Print- ing Trade. — Apply Manager, "County Times," Brecon. r OOK-G-eneral and House-Parlour- I maid wanted at once for small flat; two in family; wages about 928 and £ 30.—Mrs Robert Raikes, 26, Ashley Gardens, London, S.W. 1. COOK-General wanted; help given C daily.—Mrs Adcock, Warwick House, Brecon. GOOD General wanted for farmhouse, able to milk.—Apply,Mrs McTurk, Tredustan, Senny Bridge. HANDY Mail wanted for outside work kitchen garden and pony and trap.—Apply, with references, Smith, Gwynfryu, Pontardawe, Swansea J Valley. J-J OUSE-PARLOURMAID and Cook- ■ General; family three. — MI^S Campbell, Sherwood, Park road, Pen- arth, near Cardiff. HLAIN Cook wanted for Civilian and ■ Military Hospital salary Y,32, rising kitchen maid kept. Two House- maids wanted for nurses' quarters salary £24, rising to £ 26.—Apply, with par- ticulars of experience, to Matron, Dis- trict Hospital, Newbury, Berks. PROBATIONER Nurses wanted for two years' training salary Y,14 and j616, with uniform Civilian and Military Hospital.—Apply, with par- ticulars of experience, Matron, District Hospital, Newbury, Berks. ESPECTABLE General wanted immediately, AGE 16 to 18 years good home for suitable girl.—Apply Mrs I Stephens, Penybont terrace, Gilwern. I TIMBER Hauliers.—Wanted, good men to follow 3-horse team must be experienced in round timber hauling; good wages, permanent situation to reliable men.—Apply Box HLL, "County Times Office, Brecon. W ANTED, good Waggoner, immedi- ately.—Miss Williams, Scethrog. WANTED, General Carter to work two horses.—Apply Box 2x, County Times" Office, Brecon. ANTED.-A reliable married or single man for farm near Brecon. —Apply Price, Auctioneer, Brecon. \¥/ANTED, experienced Genefal family two; good home and wages. —Mrs Tigar, 8, St. Andrew's Crescent, Cardiff. I I WANTED, young Maid, house-par- VV lour work would teach, been out before.—Mrs Mills, Tyrbryn, Talgarth. 11 1!1 WANTED at once, young Morning Girl good wages.—Mrs Frank Meredith, Springfield, Alexandra Road, Brecon. WANTED, about end of January Cook and House-Parlourmaid.— Apply, Mrs Thomas, St. John's Mount, Brecon, WANTED, Housemaid for gentle- man's country residence, Gower district, six miles from Swansea.—Apply Box 50, G.P.O., Swansea. VY/ANTED for Llandaff, Glam., sup- erior person as Nurso Help to two children, 2 ■> and 5 years solicitor's family. Must be able to sew in spare time. Good wages to suitable person. Good references required. Address in first place—Miss Haslam, 5, Ovington I Terrace, Pencisely, Cardiff. WORKMAN Waggoner wanted cottage and garden found.— Apply J. Jones, Great House, Three Cocks. I ACANCY, Domestic Maid wanted v good wages.—Garrood, Solicitor, Ledbury. _i:?' Lost and Found. I OST.—Young smooth-coated Sheep Bitch, black with white collar, from Yscoedreffin, Trecastle. Finder rewarded. —Jno. Morgan. .u_ -'<- £ FT Reward.—Lost, stolen, or strayed from Maescoch, Llanigon, 12 two year old Radnor Ewes raddle mark across shoulder and loins, spittle mark and three cut notch in right ear, slope over left. The above reward will be paid to anyone giving information to recovery. -D. Bowen, Caenantmelya, Hay. t Public Notices, For Sale by Private Tender. EXCELLENT SMALL FREEHOLD L ¿ HOLDING known as CHAPEL FARM, Forest Coal Pit, near Abergavenny, comprising about 9 Acres of splendid Grass Land in good heart" with rights of Grazing for a limited number of sheep on Bryn Arw," a short distance away. The house contains 1 large living room, 1 parlour, 1 small kitchen, small dairy or pantry, four rooms ripstairs. The out- houses are stone built and comprise 1 cowhouse and trap house, stable; and pigski,e, etc.-For further particulars apply to (on behalf of the Trustees and C. Methodist Connexion) the Rev. W. M. Price and Mr Lemuel Powell, Rhosgwyn, Pandy, Abergavenny, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than the 31st inst. (January 31st, 1919). .l TO Let and Wanted PSPLANADE HOTEL, PORTH- L CAWL 100 rooms perfect win- ter climate inclusive terms from 9/— Apply, Manageress. 1 w ANTED Cottage, about five rooms, with garden, in or near Brecon. —Perrott, 81, Loveday Road, West I Ealing, London. Miscellaneous. m A LTERATIVE & Condition Pow- ders.—Working Horses should be given Stanton's Alterative Powders during the winter months. They keep XI 1 1 i l e v _n cue jaaujuojo all mutJi, tii« J.1 Oiai &VV61A- ing.. the BLOOD pv.re. Safe for mares in foal. For conditioning horses for show I or sale Stanton's Condition Powders in lib. and 3ib. canisters.—Stanton, Veter- inary Chemist, Brecon. R LOUSES. — 100 Crepe de Chine Blouses. Travellers' samples. Smart designs in Pale Pink, Blue, Cream Smart designs in Pale Pink, Blue, Cream and Mauve, 18/6 each usual retail price, 29/11. Sent on approval.—Smith, 94, Inderwick Rd., Hornsey, London, N. r'" BUTTER Colotjk.—The beautiful golden shade most desired by buttermakers is given by Stanton's Butter Colour. Tasteless, odourless. Large bottles Is. and Is. lOd.—Stanton, Veter- inary Chemist, Brecon. P C'ARCASES removed cows 10/ horses 8/ rags 10/- per cwt; fetch them from any address if cwt or over.- Mrs Margaret Morris, 26, Silver street, Llanfaes, Brecon. 01) Liver Oil tor Cattle.—Fatten your Pigs & Stock generally with Cod Liver Oil. Its effect is marvellous and with feeding stuffs at their present value it is a most economical food. ls.9d. and 3s. bottles or prices for quantity on application.—Stanton, Veter- inary Chemist, Brecon. NFLAMMATION DRENCHES. A well-known Stockbreeder says "The value of Stanton's Inflammation Drenches should be more widely known." For ewes after lambing, cows after calving, and all cases of fever, unequalled. lOd. each, 9s. 6d. dozen.—Stanton, Veterinary Chemist, Brecon. r_- IV 4 OLESKINS, HIGHEST prices paid for » » A best quality. "Other grades accepted.—Gerrard, Furriers, Edinburgh. PIG Powdeks.—Your Pigs will do well on Stanton's Pig Powders. They make bad doers thrive and good doers do better. Packets 4d., 8d. and Is. 3d.— Stanton, Veterinary Chemist, Brecon. PIANO BARGAINS. — D'Almaine Upright IN Walnut, £ 32 Challon, Rosewood, 935 Gors and Kallman, £75 Farrand. jECO Collard aud Collard Baby Qrand, £ 100 Bechstein Drawing Room Grand, Walnut, £ 110 Bluthner Drawing Room Grand, £180. All pianos guaranteed and delivered carriage paid to nearest Station.—Write for complete catalogue and bargain list to C. Milsom and Son, Ltd., 15, Milsom Street, Bath. POULTRY POWDER.-Poultry pays "f P well managed and good Poultry Keepers say that it pays to give Stan- ton's Poultry Powder. It keeps them in good health, prevents disease and doubles the egg basket. Packets 4d., 8d. and Is. 3d.—Stanton, Veterinary Chemist, Brecon. WANTED, Old Cycles, ladies or Gents', condition or size no object, must be cheap (any district).— Apply Box G31, County Times," Brecon. Public Notices. BOROUGH, OF BRECON. Shops Act, 1912. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of Brecon in pursuance of the powers conferred upon them by the Shops Act, 1912, and after due compliance with its provisions, do hereby order as follows 1. This Order vhich may be cited as the Brecon Weekly Half-holiday Order applies to all Shops in the Borough of Brecen except Shops which are exempted by the Act or by any order made in pur- suance of the Act f urn the obligation to close for the weekly half-holiday. 2. All Shops to which this' Order ap- plies shall be closed for the Weekly Half- holiday on Wednesday at 1 p.m. through- out the year. Provided that auy Shopkeeper may substitute Saturday for Wednesday on affixing a Notice to that effect in his shop. Dated this 8th dy of January, 1919. 1 G. HYATT WILLIAMS, Town Clerk. i i Telephone P.O. 16. I FOR CORRECT WINTER iMLORim ¡ i Costumes & Coat Frocks I Fit and Style Guaranteed. | —— I | ALL GAKMENTS are Cat and Made on the Premises, Only Expert Workmen Kept. Write or Call for Patterns and Prices. I » MORGAN AND LEWIS T il \T .O j'J .1. j.. e„ uorr & Co., L TJ). High St 8c Ship St., Brecon. For USEFUL PRESENTS you cannot do better than pay a visit to the Showrooms of the Old Firm, 28, HIGH STREET, BRECON. Public Notices. Comrades of the Great War. "LEST WE FORGET." I Membership open to ALL Discharged and Demobilized Sailors. and Soldiers (including ex-Volunteers & Territorials). JOIN THE BRECON POST. I Subscription-Is. per annum. No Entrance Fee. No Levies. Meetings Church House, First ¡ Saturday each month, 7 p.m. Breconshire AgricBltural Executive Committee. I CHARGE FOR HORSES LOANED TO FARMERS, E. WI2« 1, T T HE attention of Farmers is drawn 1 to the fact that from now on to January 31st, 1919. the charge for the loan of F.P. Horses has been reduced from 15/- per horse per week to 10/- per ¡ horse per week. This charge will be increased as from the 1st February, 1919, to 15/- per horse per week. In order to take advantage of the re- CLIICWCL TCITC, farmers are RC^TIOSTCCI to make their applications immediately to I the Horse Officer, The Elms, Struet, Brecon. I Demobilisation of Army Horses. I LOAN OF LIGHT DRAUGHT II MARES FOR BREEDING. THE Breconshire Agricultural Execu- ¡ tive Committee desire to draw the attention of farmers and others to a ¡ scheme which has been inaugurated by the Board of Agriculture in regard to the loan of light draught horses for I breeding, the object of which is to j encourage the breeding of horses of Artillery type. 0 A large number of the best of the Army mares of this stamp are being carefully selected by good judges for distribution to suitable custodians. A mare will be placed out for breeding purp#ses with a custodian at an annual rental of £ 2 and she will be allowed to remain in his possession so long as the prescribed conditions are observed. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of these conditions and form of application should apply at once to the Secretary, Executive Committee, The Elms, Struet, Brecon. Food Production Department. I Breconshire Horticultural Sub-Com- mittee. » Winter Spraying of Fruit Trees. THE above Committee have for Hire Knapsack Spraying Machines at 2/6 per week. Applications to be made to the Secretaries Agricultural District Com- mittees or Horticultural Representatives. For further particulars apply to R. E. PETTIFOR, Castle Street, Brecon. TIMBER. For Sale by Tender. 88 Very Large Oak Trees 22 Beech 7 Spruce 11 Wych 9 Sycamore 10 Ash 12 Ash 12 Larch 12 Alder The above Timber is about one mile from Trefeinon and 1 from Talgarth Stations. All Tenders to be in by January 18th. For further particulars apply to JAMES PRYCE, Penmaes, Talgarth. GAS ENGINE, I h.p. working up to LI h.p., for sale cheap in good running order close to station.—Apply Manager, "County Times" Office, Brecon. r -ioool- ii— ir-j The Safeguard. u ,Now&" lOr UNDERWEAR. The great health secret is to be found in well chosen Underwear, PANTS and VESTS, woven to perfect shape, having I I J uniformity of stitch, soft and cosy to the L 0 skin, sure protection against those 0 0 treacheries of weather to which you are 0 .1 L n persistently exposed. n J Buy Your Underwear Now. L 1 r We have made careful purchasing prepar- ations, and can offer you Real Public Service by protecting you against abnor- J mally still increasing prices-Safeguard "I yourself by getting the correct thing to suit you. Certainty. "1 You may make sure of the wholesomeness, the soundness, and the value of your under- wear by purchasing here. iTipimrrminr 1 wis#s r osite Ihe Mocumeal "MllUm l- u I II 10001 II iH Educational. Woodlands Day I Besfdicg ShDO! for Slrls (Preparatory for Little Boys) OAMDEN ROAD, BRECON. Principals: Miss Park-Brown rld Misa Wright, A.R.O.M. Usual English Bahjecte, Nature Study, Needlework, French, Drawing, Painting, Health Exercises, Dancing. Mnsic speciality. SHORTHAND and BOOK-KEEPING. Outside Students may attend for ccy of tbe above subjects. CASTLE HOUSE, BRECON. School for Girls liso PREPARATORY F Oq 80YS I Principal MISS KING. Next Term Commences January 20th. PRIVATE TUITION. MR. W. P. J. LBBROCQ, M.A., F.L.S., F.R. Met. Soc. (Honours, Christ's Oollege, Cam.) PREPARES PUPILS for Com- P missions in the Army and Navy, and for Law, Modiaal, Civil Service and other Entrance Exeminetirnr. Private lessons in Botany, practioal Botany with use of Microscope, kranch, Nature Study, etc. J •