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

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Telegrams: Truss, 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 AXD WANTED, APAKTMENTS. BOARD AND LODGING, To LET, FOR SALE, LOST AND FOUND, &C., &c. will be inserted in the "Brecon County Timas" at the following rates One Three No. of Words. Insertion. Insertions. 15 or LesB 9d 1/6 16 to 20 11- 2/- 21 „ 25 1/3 2/5 26 „ 30 1/6 31- 31 „ 35 1/9 •• 3/6 36 „ 40 2/- 4/- Additional words at the rate of 3d for every five (or portion of five) for one inser- tion and 6d for three insertions. Stamps are not accepted ir payment. Advertisements will be charged at DOUBLE the Above Rates if booked. PUBLIC NOTICES, MEETINGS, CONCERTS, &c.: 3/- per inch single column. SALES BY AUCTION 3/- per inch single oolnmn. PARLIAMENTARY NOTICES AND PROSPECTUSES 1/- per line. LEGAL & OFFICIAL NOTICES: 6d. per line. BIBTBS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS, ACKNOW- LEDGMENTS, AND IN MEMOBIAM NOTICES: 6d per line, minimum oharge 2/6. THE BRECON COUNTY TIMES will be sent to any part of the United Kingdom at the following rates prepaid :— 52 weeks 10/10 26 5/5 13 2/9 And abroad at the Usual Rates Replies to Advertisements of the "Wanted" Class are received at he "County Times" Offices free of charge, to await the call of the Advertiser; if it is desired to have them forwarded, an extra anm of 3d must accompany the advertise- ment. In all cases where advertisers use box numbers or initials, o/o "County Times" Offices, written replies must be sent; per- sonal enquiries cannot be entertained. Persons" answering advertisements of situations vacant are advised to send copies of testimonials only, intimating that the originals will be produced if require.

Births, Marriages & Deaths. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mrs. Rogers and family, Dalehurst," Talgarth, sincerely thank their numerous friends and relatives who called or sent messages of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. IN MEMORIAM. WAKEFIELD. — In loving memory of Richard Henry Roderick Wakefield, Inglewood, Hamstead Road, Hands- worth, Birmingham, who died May 24th, 1912, aged 15 years.

Situations Vacant & Wanted. AGENTS Wanted.-Pearl Assurance Company requires good men for books at Builth, Talybont and Llan- drindod.— Williams, District Manager, Gower House, Brecon. A PPRENTICE Wanted, to the Print- A ing Trade. Apply Manager, 'County Times," Brecon. ASSISTANT Wanted for General Ironmongery one with knowledge of Ironmongery preferred Welsh speaking permanency to suitable man. —Apply Jenkins, Ironmonger, Dowlais. COOK Wanted two in family house and parlourmaid kept. — Murray, Cefn Pare. Brecon. COOK Wanted, used to large numbers, age 35 to 40 kitchen and scullery- maid kept good references required.— Miss Gould, The College, Llandovery. COWMAN Wanted and to help in Stables small cottage available if married Church of England. Mrs. I Raikes, Treberfydd, Bwlch, Breconshire. GARDENER (one day a week) G Wanted. Woodlands School, Camden Road. LAUNDRY and Between Maid Wanted at once good holidays.—Write Miss Gould. The College, Llandovery. ^TRONG General wanted for small modern house at Birkenhead good comfortable home for reliable girl. — Write, Mrs. James Cotter, 5, Palm Hill, Oxton, Birkenhead. TINMAN Wanted used to Iron- monger's Shop permanency and n good wages to suitable man.—Apply Jenkins, Ironmonger, Dowlais. WANTED Workman-Waggoner; married to live in farmhouse.— Apply Smith, Millbrook, Brecon. \Y/ANTED, Man, to look after small Hereford Herd, and help with other farm work one with boys to work preferred good cottage rent free. Apply, stating wages required, to E. C. Maurice. Buckland Estate Office, Bwlch, R.S.O., Breconshire. W AKTED, Head Waggoner, good cottage and garden rent free.— Apply, stating wages required, to E. C. Maurice, Buckland Estate Office, Bwlch, R.S.O., Breconshire. t ANTED at once single-handed Nurse or Nurse-housemaid for boy two years, own nurseries and waiting, state wage, experience, &c.—Mrs Edward Davies. Pontarfran, near Brecon. WANTED, a smart lad as Apprentice to the Grocery Trade good wages, out.—James Isaac. Crickhowell. \Y/ANTED, Cook (good plain), between-maid kept; good wages. —Mrs. Partridge, Gilwern. Abergavenny. \Y/ANTED good help for farmhouse W must be strong and reliable references required.—Mrs Biggs, Norton Court, Grosmont, near Hereford. -u_- WANTED on Estate, good Country Carpenter state wages.—Apply Price, Bryncothi, Nantgaredig. \X/ANTED, Nurse, with some ex- perience, for baby girl of a month. —Mrs. W. Leyson, Penscynor Cottage, near Neath, South Wales. YTT"ANTED, single man as Waggoner standard wages given. — Apply W. F. Lloyd, Llangoed Estate Office, Llyswen, Breconshire. VY, ANTED, Housemaid; full par- ticulars.—Mrs. Jones-Williams, Cwy Pare, Talybont-on-Usk. VV/ ORKING Companion-Help for modern easily worked house at Birkenhead electric light; good wages to one willing undertake all household duties.-Full particulars and references, Box 5a, "County Times" Offices, Brecon. w ANTED, Working Housekeeper for Farm mile out of Brecon, two in family, small dairy.—Box 93, County Times."—Brecon. EXPERIENCED Sawyer Wanted for F- sleeper cutting state wages, &c.- Shapland & Son, West Dock, Cardiff. WANTED, immediate!}-, Cook General, house and parlourmaid kept, good wages and comfortable home. 11 Apply, Mrs. Ley, Gilbert's Cliff, Langland. Swansea. \Y/ANTED at once experienced Dressmakers, good salary also excellent opportunity occurs for two Apprentices to dressmaking. Apply Monsieur and Madame Perrier, Ladies' Tailors and Artistic Dressmakers, above Bradley's, Outfitters, Brecon. \Y7ANTED, Housemaid-Waitress ;also » General.—Apply Price, Brighton House, Llandrindod. VY7 ANTED an experienced capable Farm Hand, wages 30s a week and house.—Apply Gilbertson, Abercrave House, Abercrave. Lost and Found. LOST in Brecon Small Black Carpet Bag, lettered W. Williams, County Surveyor, Brecon." 5s. reward. —Apply County Times," Brecon. STRAYED to Clyro Court Farm, end S of February, two-year-old Hill Wether Sheep if not claimed within 7 days will be sold.—A. Bishop. STRAYED to Danyllan, Garthbrengy, S Two Mountain Wethers, pitchmark both sides M, also cross raddle mark on loin. If Dot claimed within 14 days will be sold to defray expenses.—W. Thomas. Miscellaneous. ^iURE Cure for Gapes in Chicken, Turkeys, etc. testimonials from all parts 30 years' reputation Tins 1/3.- Marshall, Honiton. Devon. CLEANSING DRENCHES.—Cleansing C Drenches for Cattle. Prepared from the recipe of an eminent veterinary surgeon. Is. Gd. each, 2 for 2s. 9d., 15s. dozen. Stanton, Veterinary Chemist, Brecon. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS-Eclipse, C Veitche's A.G., 3s. per 100, C 1 per 1000 Savoys, Best of all, Drumhead, Winningstadt Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Ox Cabbage, 2s. per 100, 10s. per 1000 all post or carriage paid; ready about first week in June orders booked.— C. H. Porter, Munston Farm, Hereford. FOR SALE.—Spanroof Greenhouse in good condition, 18 feet long, 8 feet wide, with heating apparatus complete. —Price on application to Quarrell, Brecon. SEED POTATOES for Sale, "The Factor" 17 10s per ton, 8s per cwt.—Apply Adam, Garth House, Garth, Breconshire. OLE SKINS.- 1,()00,000 Wanted at m 90s. per 100, to complete Con- tract. Also Fox Skins, Hare, Rabbit, Otter, Badger and Cat Skins. Feathers and Horsehair bought. Cash same day. -H. Stuart & Co., The Moleskin Specialists, Stuart House, Albion Buildings, Aldersgate Street, London, E.C. 1. Tel. Central 10349. FARMERS' Wives who use Gwillim's Cheese Rennet will find it acts quickly and separates the cheese per- fectly. You get more cheese, it is ready for market sooner and the flavour is so much nicer. Reduced prices, 1/6, 2/9, 5/3.—Gwillim, The Chemist, Brecon. MOLE Trappers, Marine Store Dealers and Gamekeepers.— Moleskins Wanted, 90s. per 100. Also Rabbit and Hare Skins, Horse Hair, Feathers, Fox Skins. I buy any kind of Furs and Skins, also Waste Paper. Cash by return.—W. G. Stamford, 53B, Aldersgate Street, London, E.C. 1. WANTED, Pitwood, Fir and Oak.— Particulars to David Jones and Co., Ltd. (Pontnewynydd), Belle Vue, near Pontypool, Mon. SHEEP SHEARING. — Shearing time visit Stanton's get Pitch or Cooper's Sheep marking fluid get Stanton's cut oils, a splendid dressing for healing cuts quickly and keeping off fly. Stanton, Veterinary Chemist, Brecon. ENNET.-The reliability of Stanton's K. Rennet has made its reputation. Users say they like it because it always gives the same result. They can depend on it. — Stanton, Veterinary Chemist, Brefcon. pOR SALE—Good Market Trap, ■ equal to new.—Apply Box lOx, "County Times" Office, Brecon. I-I ALL'S FLY POWI>ER.—Hall's Fly ■ Powder effectually prevents fly striking and gives the fleece a nice ibrown colour. Is. Gd. tins.-StantoIl, Veterinary Chemist, Brecon. LINEN Remnants for Pillowcases, assorted bundles, 10s. 6d. and 25s. piece in 25s. bundle to make a sheet. —Send for list, J. Lamont, Linen Warehouse, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, I Ireland. 1^^ AGGOT LOTION. — Look before coming to Market whether Maggot Lotion is needed, and if so call at Stanton's. Is. bottles, 10s. doz. — Stanton, Veterinary Chemist, Brecon. [)ICr Cots, Poultry Houses, Tool, Cycle and Motor Houses, Chicken Coops, runs in- all sections with bolts, strong board and felt roofs, coated Creosote carriage paid.—Saw Mills, Exmouth Street, Cheltenham. FARMHOUSE Apartments to Let ■ with use of Garage.—Apply c/o Hughes and Son, Stationers, Brecon. OULLETS and Ducks laying 10/6 each, f,6 dozen; chickens two months old 2/6 each, 30s. dozen 12 chicks and mother 30s.; list free. Hummell, Stratford, Essex. pOR SALE, conveniently situated Leasehold Dwelling House in Brecon, thirty years unexpired lease.- Apply Box 10, County Times Office, Brecon. WANTED. Antique Furniture, Coloured Engravings, Old China, Glass, Silver. Complete Libraries of Books. Good Prices given. Personal Visit Arranged. D- WILLIAMS, Old Curiosity Shop, CAaMAETHEN. GWILLIM'S E-tk MOLE POISON 1/3 Per Packet. Easy to use and certain to Kill Moles, Rats or Mice. NO TROUBLE—Only requires a few minutes of your time. Obtainable only of- GWlLLIfVS, The Chemist, BRECON. Public Notices, BRECONSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Examination for Entrance Scholarships to County Schools. Crickhowell, Devynock, and Hay and Talgarth Scholarship Districts. THE Examination for Entrance Scholarships, tenable at a County School, will be held on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25th, 1919. at 10 a.m.. at the following Centres :— Crickhowell District The Church of England School. Crickhowell. Devynock District The Endowed School, Devynock. Hay and Talgarth District: The Council School, Talgarth. The Scholarships will consist of total exemption from tuition fees. The Governors of each District will award such number of Scholarships as they may hereafter determine, to those children who (1) Are resident in the School District. (2) Have, for not less than three years immediately preceding the award, been scholars in any Public Elementary School. (3) Will not have attained 13 years of age on the 30th June next. (4) Shall attend the school regularly for at least twelve months, and give a term's notice before leaving. SCHOLARSHIP AUGMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE. The Governors may, if they have sufficient funds for the purpose, augment the value of the County Scholarships they may also award Maintenance Allowances to those applicants who, in the opinion of the Governors, shall, from their pecuniary circumstances, be most in need of them, and not on the result of an examination. Forms of application for admission to the Entrance Scholarship Examination and for Maintenance Allowances can be obtained from the Clerk to the Governors of the District, and must be returned to him on or before Monday, June 2nd, 1919. The following are the Clerks to the Governors for the several Districts Crickhowell District: F. J. HURLEY, Brynheulog, Crickhowell. Devynock District WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Bryncelyn, Sennybridge. Hay and Talgarth District W. T. DAVIES, Talgarth. A. LEONARD, Secretary to the Education Committee. Education Office. Brecon, May 12th, 1919. NOTICE. Representation of the People Act, 1918. Constituency Parliamentary County of Brecon and Radnor. Second Register of Parlia- mentary and Local Government Electors-Spring 1919. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that a ■ Copy of the Register of Parlia- mentary and Local Government Electors for the Parliamentary Constituency of Brecon and Radnor and of the Absent Voters List for the said Constituency are open for inspectioii at my Office at the County Hall, Brecon, and at the Office of the Deputy Registration Officer for Radnorshire at the Shire Hall. Presteigne and tha; Copies of the part of the Register relating to each Regis- tration Unit in the said Parliamentary County are open for inspection during business hours at the principal Post Office (if any) within such Registration Unit and also at the Residence of the Assistant Overseer for the Parish in which such Registration Unit is situated. The name and address of any such Assistant Overseer may be obtained upon application to me. (Signed) HENRY F. W. HARRIES, Registration Officer. County Hall, Brecofcj 13th May, 1919. f ALL KINDS Or, NSURANCES EFFECTED. CLAIMS PliOM^LY SETTLED Agent for Several Fi«r?t-Clas Comnanies. N. WiLi-PAMS, Accountant, Insurance, and General Agont. SENNYBRIDGE Telephone No. iff Seunvbridge. Office :—EXPBESS FUILDINGS, BRECON. [j=3 f II \nzznnzDO r l I i j r I | § itiii MOBILISATION 1914. I WATTS, The Clothier, helped = to supply the War Department with Clothing when the above difficulty prevailed in 1914. Ot—II II ll ir— Li fifaf o = DEMOBILISATION 1919. The above condition need not be witnessed, for WATTS, the Clothier, Brecon & Builth, can supply your clothing needs. !2kpe in -PO. F,4 e 0 U H And at BUILTH. wAFTS Q)0er\ And at BUILTH. owe, BRECON^ -t &-a I If II = 0 0 r -I u 71 I Public Notices. BUILTH WELLS COUNTY SCHOOL. Scholarship Examination for Boys and Girls AN EXAMINATION will be held at the BUILTH WELLS COUNTY SCHOOL, on SATURDAY, JULY 12th, 1919, at 10 a.m., for the award of Free Places and County Scholarships. The Governors will award such a num- ber of Free Places and Scholarships, as they may hereafter determine, to those children who- 1.—Are resident in the School District. 2.-Have, for not less than two years immediately preceding the award, been scholars in any Public Ele- mentary School. 3.-Have not attained thirteen years of age on 30th June, 1919. SCHOLARSHIP AUGMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE ALLOW- ANCES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. The Governors may, if they have suffi- cient funds for the purpose, augment the value of the County Scholarships. They may also award Maintenance Allow- ances to those applicants who, in the opinion of the Governors, shall, from their pecuniary circumstances, be most in need of them, and not on the result of an examination. The Maintenance Allowances will consist of such an amount sufficient to cover the estimated expenses of travelling to and from School, and of Books and Stationery, and other incidental ex- penses, together with a contribution to the lodging expenses of scholars from the Public Elementary Schools in the district. Forms of application for Scholarships and Maintenance Allowances, which must be returned on or before Saturday, 28th June, 1919, may be obtained from- W. W. LENNARD, Clerk to the Governors. Builth Wells. Cambrian Railways. ALTERED TRAIN SERVICE I MAY 5th until further notice. New Time Tables now on Sale at the Stations and Bookstalls, Price Id. c, S. Williamson, General Manager. Oswestry, May, 1919. Public Notices. Brecon County Schools. AN Examination for the Award of Free Places and Scholarships will be held at the Boys' County School, Brecon, on Wednesday, 25th June, at 9-30 a.m. Forms of application, which must be returned by the llth June, may be obtained from the undersigned. T. J. PARRY, Brecon, Clerk to the Governors. May 14th, 1919. Breconshire Belgian Relief Committee. t A NYONE having Claims against the above Committee must send them in to me not later than Saturday, the 31st of May. T. GRIFFITH JONES, Hon. Sec. Rural District Council of Hay. LOCAL FOOD COMMITTEE. Parishes of- Aberllynfi. Glynfach. Tregoyd & Velindre. Llanelieu. Pipton Talgarth (& Trefecca). Hay Rural. Bronllys. Llanigon. Llyswen. BRITISH-MADE BUTTER PRICES. M OTICE is given that the District Maximum Prices have been with- drawn, and consequently the general Maximum Price now applies :— RETAIL. I British-made Butter 2/6 per lb. By Order of the Committee, JAMES GUNTER, May 20th, 1919. Executive Officer. WELSH GIRLS' SCHOOL, I ASHFORD, MIDDLESEX. OPEN Free Scholarships. — There will be an Examination for Open Free Scholarships to above School early in July.—For particulars apply, The Secretary. Dean Brownrigg, 12, Prince's Street, Hanover Square. Public Notices. BRECON COUNTY ANNUAL. It is proposed to resume Publication of the BRECON COUNTY ANNUAL which had to be sus- pended during the latter part of the war owing to the scarcity of paper. Further announcements will be made in due course. Red Cross Bureau, Crickhowell. A MEETING of Subscribers will be held at the Church Hall, Crick- howell. at 5 o'clock p.m., on MONDAY, MAY 26th. 1919. for the purpose of deciding what shall be done with the balance of Funds in hand. V. FURMEDGE, Penmyarth, Crickhowell, Hon. Sec. 19th May, 1919. Mr. Ernest W. Baker (Fellow of the Royal College of Organists), Organist and Choirmaster Priory Church, BRECON. Receives Pupils for Pianoforte, Organ, Singing, Theory, &c. Ensemble Classes for the Practice of Chamber Music. SCHOOLS VISITED. For terms apply- 19, The Struet, Brecon.