The Brecon Radnor Express Carmarthen and Swansea Valley Gazette and Brynmawr District Advertiser

NOTES FROM "ARCHjEOLOGIA I CAMBRENSIS. (Continued.) 1872.—Llangammarch. In the early part of 1871 some workmen in digging peaty ground near the Llangammarch station of the Central Wales Railway broke an. earthen eared vessel and scat- tered the fragments. With it were coins. A journeyman painter, who was working in the neighbourhood, saw the fragments, which he de- scribed as an- urn with handles, but only brought away two of the coins (second brass. Yictorinus), and gave them to the Postmaster, Kington. 1873.-Notes on the Parish of Llanddew, with engravings, J. L. Davies, 1879.—Llangammarch Parish. Fragments of Roman Pottery found in draining the Caerau lands. 1. Fragment of a patera or saucer; paste, vermilion red, with occasional traces of a bright glaze on it. of the ware commonly called Samian. 2. Flat plate, like rim of a larger vessel, same paste. 3. Concave rini, probably of a patina or bowl; paste, bluish clay, faced on both sides with red clay. 4. Base of a vessel, same paste as No. 3. 5. Three fragments of a larger vessel with concave rim, a mortariunt; on one fragment a de- I pression for emptying the contents and a potter's mark, cvi, with the impressions of the points of three fingers. 6. A large handle, probably of an amphora, material same as No. 5, but coarser and of slightly browner color. 188:2.-1647, May. The humble remonstrance and petition of William Morgan to the Ho. of Com. freely elected and returned knight of the Shire for the Co. of Brecon. He relates his efforts in opposing the Commission of Array in the Co.; that he was subsequently made prisoner and carried to Ragland Castle and thence to Ox- ford, and he was forced to sit in the Parliament there; but as soon as lie was able he returned on bail to his own county and declared for the Parliament. He prays that a difference may be made between himself and others who joined the King, and that he may be permitted to take his seat in the House. » 18S.-Bronze Vessel found in Llandevalley, Parish, Breconslure. It was found in an old well accidentally brought to light whilst digging a drain in a bog. It is now (1888) in the possession of E. Butler, Esq., of Llangoed. The vessel is 9t in. high and of a well known shape, standing on three legs, and having a handle and a spout. The chief peculiarity of the shape of the vessel is the spout, which terminates in the head of a beast, and is tied to the body of the vessel with a little cross-bar, apparently intended to strengthen the whole. The date of such vessels is probably from 1300 to 1500, and a very curious contemporary il- lustration of one is found in the Lonterell Psalter. in the possession of Joseph Wild, Esq.. of Lul- worth Castle in Norfolk. This MS belongs to the first part of the 14th century, and contains a large number of most interesting drawings of various handicrafts, occupations, and amusements of the period. Amongst other scenes is the pic- ture of a juggler lying down with an apple or other object in the mouth. An assistant is pouring some liquid into a funnel, above his mouth, out of a three-legged pot exactly of the same shape as the one found at Llandevalley. 1889.-Llanigon.-A stone 6 ft. 7 in. long and 2 ft. 6 in. wide at the widest part, lying on the ground in Llanigon Churchyard not very far from the south door. "inscription on it. and nothing in any way to identify it. The cross has floriated end of the fleur de lys pattern, like others of the 13th century. For a long time it was covered up by rubbish, but about 1887. when the churchyard was being put into a better cared for state, it was noticed as one of the oldest memorials of the churchyard. It is probably'a memorial to a priest of the 13th century.—J. W. Willis Bund. F.S.A. 1890.-The Rev. William Bowen, Vicar of Llangorse.—Early inscribed sepulchral stone, hitherto unnoticed, found in the churchyard of that parish by the sexton, on May 9, 1881, on opening a grave about 7 ft. from the east end wall of the south aisle of the church. It was discovered about 2 ft. 6 in. beneath the surface of the ground, and is a stone of the neighbourhood. No attempt appears to have been made at dressing or polishing the surface, which is consequently rough, and difficult to photo satisfactorily. The stone is 3 ft. 8 in. long by 1 ft. broad and 14 in. thick. The letters average 2 in. in height. They are a mixture of Roman capitals and uncials, and are rudely executed and difficult ¡o decipher, especially towards the end of the upper line. The vertical strokes are straight, terminating at both ends with a. short, horizontal stroke. The H at the commencement is distinguished by the middle cross-stroke being unusually looped in the centre. The E in the iacet is an uncial, more rudely formed than the same letter in the second line. The A in the top line is tipped with a short cross-stroke. The S in the middle of the top line appears to have a kind of spur in the middle, on the right side, which may posisbly be a fault in the stone. The next letter, D, has apparently a small widening of the vertical stroke towards the bottom, which may also be acciden- tal, as may also be the short, dark stroke imme- diately following. The curious letter between this D and the R may possibly be intended for a capital G, but the acute termination at its bottom is clearly defined. After the second D the strokes of the lett-ers are irregular and ill-defined, but they are clearly indicated by the short bottom and top cross-strokes. The V (U) and S at the end of the top line are distinct, and seem, with the four pre- ceding strokes, to have been intended for the word FILIVS. In the second line the first three letters are con- joined by cross top-bars, which must, I think, in- dicate that they were intended to form the commencement of the word vv(u)lmer. Beyond this, on the lower portion of the disc of the stone, are some faint marks, possibly accidents in the breaking of the stone, which have some- what the appearance of Runic letters. I cannot determine the reading of the name in the middle of the upper line of the inscription. A rigid examination of the stone may possibly bring to light a clearer determination of the name of the deceased. The stone cannot. I think, be more recent than the middle of the eleventh cen- tti ry.NVest wood.

Patriotic Golfers. I BRECON CLUB S QUOTA. I The Brecon Club have between 20 and 30 mem- bers serving with the colours, and, and nearly all are officers in the 1st and 2nd South Wales Bor- derers or in the Breconshire Territorial Battalion. As far as is known, only one member, Captain Yeatma.n, has been killed, but a number have been wounded, one of them, Captain Salmon, on three occasions. Colonel Eeddie, who has been at the front since the outset of the war, has thus far escaped unscathed. Captain G. Barry, who is on the scratch mark of the Brecon Club handicap list, has been wounded in the knee. He is still in hospital in London, and there are fears whe- ther he will be able to play golf again. Another member, Captain A. M. Lloyd, has been wounded in the hip. It was feared at first in his case that amputation would be necessary, but that danger is happily now over. Other members of the club who are serving in the South Wales Bor- derers are Captain Ellis,. Captain Fowler, and Captain Conway Lloyd. The two last-named have been slightly wounded. Captain Conway Lloyd has recovered, and has already returned to Flanders, and Captain Fowler, who is married to a Brecon lady, is at present in the Dardanelles. Several members of the club are in Aden with the Breconshire Territorials, and these include Capt. Ithel Thomas, Lieut. Jack Rees, and Sergeant Reardon. These members are having to face a very hot time as regards climate. There is not much inclination to play golf with the thermome- ter registering 100 degrees Fahr. in the shade. One of the officers in Aden is credited with the statement that when he returns to Brecon the first thing he will do is to go and sit in a green field all day. He is sick of the sight of sand. Ano- ther member is Lieutenant Cyril Morgan, brother of Captain Hughes Morgan, who was with the 2nd South Wales Borderers in the attack on the German possessions in China, but who is now in the Dardanelles. >

Tredegar Estate. Breconshire Property Sold. I TENANTS BECOME OWNERS. I HISTORIC SALE AT BRECON. I "Breconshire will soon be entirely owned by farmers," said the auctioneer in the course of the three days' sale at the Castle Hotel, Brecon, on Wednesday, of the greater portion of the Tredegar (Breconshire) estate. The remark was quite true, for, during the last two years, what with the dis- posal of the Ashburnham estate and other sales of extensive land, and now the Tredegar estate, it is computed that close upon 400 farmers in Brecon- shire have become their own "landlords." The "breaking-up" of the Tredegar estate has been quite the biggest property exchange in the county within living memory. It hag been the topic of conversation amongst farmers ever £ ince the Ill- tention of Lord Tredegar was made known a year or so ago. There is no denying the fact that the announcement was received with keen regret by the tenantry, for, the relationships which had al- ways existed between the estate and tenants had been of the most amicable and happy character. The late Viscount Tredegar was a nobleman- "good. kind, and true," and none loved him more than the tenant farmers. Fortunately, too, the managmeent of the estate has ever been in the hands of gentlemen who were imbued with the same spirit as the late Viscount. The late Mr Edgar Thomas was one of the most popular agents in Wales, and he was succeeded by his son, Mr Gilbert Thomas, and Mr H. F. W. Harries, who were none the less popular. Lord Tredegar, w ho now commands one of the Naval Brigades, will still retain his connection with the county in the historical Dderw estate at Llyswen, and, also, the manors of the county. The auction at the Castle Hotel was conducted by Mr David Price (Messrs. David Price and Williams, Brecon), who was supported by Mr Rider (Messrs. Rider, Heaton, Meredith and Mills, solicitors, London), and Mr H. F. W. Harries (estate agent). A large portion of the property had already been disposed of, but some 196 lots were offered, and included valuable freehold farms, accommoda- tion lands, ground rents, and fishing rights in the parishes of Cray. Defynock, Garthbrengy, Hay, Llanddew, Llandefaelog-fach, Llandilo'rfan, Llanhamlach, Llanfihangel-Nantbran, Llanfillo, Llanspyddid, Llywel. Llanwern, Merthyr Cvnog, Penderyn, St. Dav ld. St. John, Talachddu, Vaynor. Vennyfach, Ystradfellte and Ystradgyn- lais. His lordship's wish that the tenants should have the first opportunity of purchasing their farms had been taken advantage of to a much larger extent than was anticipated. Out of the 200 lots, about 140 had been bought by the ten- ants. It is understood that the property around Ys- tradgynlais, in the Swansea Valley, which con- sists of about 20 farms and leaseholds, will be sold at a later date. Auctioneer's Remarks. Mr David Price, in his opening remarks. said when it was first made known that the Tredegar estate in Breconshire was to be sold it came as a huge surprise and a great shock not only to the tenants of the estate, who had been so well and fairly treated, but also to the community at large. (Hear, hear.) To the whole of the county the name of Lord Tredegar for generations past meant everything that was good. kind, noble and true. (Applause.) There was no one that had been so missed as the late Lord Tredegar. (Hear, hear.) He (Mr Price) considered it one of the greatest hon- ours to act as-4 salesman that day for the honour- able family of Tredegar. It was the highest compliment that could have been paid him. They had already sold between 100 and 140 lots pri- vately, to the tenants principally, not half-a-dozen lots being sold otherwise. That was done in order to comply with the request, specially made by the present Lord Tredegar, that the tenants should have the first refusal of their holdings by private treaty. He was very thankful to say that they had persons representing Lord Tredegar of very much the same spirit as his lordship in Mr Rider and Mr Harries. (Applause.) Consequently, they had had but very little trouble in dealing with the tenants. He had had the responsibility of valuing and advising, and he hoped his friends in Breconshire would not consider that he had done anything detrimental to their interest, but that he had done, so far as he possibly could, what was fair and right between man and man and be- tween landlord and tenant. (Applause.) He knew exactly what Lord Tredegar himself would have done, and that was to have let the tenants have their farms and holdings at a fair and rea- sonable price. (Applause.) After some further remarks, Mr Price went on to say that everything at present was quite favourable to buying land. Wars might come and war might go, but land would go on for ever. (Laughter.) They had an instance of this in Belgium, where that master Hun and his son had invaded the country, and everything had gone except the land, which not even the German Emperor could take away from the people. (Applause.) There was a good pros- pect for farming. Hundreds and thousands of acres of land in the United Kingdom had been al- lowed to go out of cultivation entirely, and a quarter part of this, if farmed, would produce good rent-paying crops. It stood to reason, with the experience they had had lately, that more land must be cultivated. Land must be protected in some way or other. Tenant farmers were becom- ing landowners. During late years he had at im- portant estate sales created hundreds and hundreds of landowners, and it would be for them to look to themselves to see that they got what was fair and right from the legislature. Should a farmer get into Parliament, his maiden speech should be "I have come here to see fair-play for the land." (Hear, hear, and laughter.) Farmers only want- ed what was right, and lie considered that the farmer should have something in return for his enterprise and labour. (Applause.)

FIRST DAY SALE. Lot lb.-Trephilip, freehold country residence, situa.te at Devynock, containing 29a. Or. 3p.. con- taining large lawn and garden. Sold to Mr D. T. Jeffreys, solicitor, Brecon, for £ 2,700. Lot 3.-Slwch Farm, Brecon, containing 196a. Ir. 9p., in the occupation of Mr Watkin Evans as yearly tenant at the rental of k235 per annum, the apportioned tithe rent-charge k28 7s 9d (valued in 1914 at £ 21 10s), paid by the tenant. Bidding reached X4,700, when the lot was knock- ed down to Mr Joseph Williams, The Forge, Brecon. Lot S.-C;Imanbaren-fach Farm, in the parish of Garthbrengy, containing 91a. lr. 38p., in the occupation of Mr Thomas Probert, at a rental of £ 60 per annum, apportioned tithe rent-charge £5 2s 6d (value for 1914 £ 3 17s 8d), paid by the tenant. The timber was valued at £ 12. Sold to iAIr Scannell, Blaeurlieon, for Xl,325. Lot 12.-Two freehold cottages, Cwm-llechach, in the parish of Garthbrengy. now in the occupa- tion of Mrs Betsy Lloyd and Mr Thomas Mere- dith on a yearly tenancy at £ 2 and XI 10s, re- spectively. No buyer. Lot 14.—Hillis Farm, situate in the parish of Llanvillo, containing 161a. lr. 2p., lately in the occupation of the representatives of the late Mrs Elizabeth Price as yearly tenants, at the rent of £ 113 13s 4d per annum. The timber was valued at £ 411. Withdrawn at £ 2,100. Lot 16.—Rose Cottage, in the village of Sarnau, in the occupation of Mr John Williams, on a yearly tenancy at 4C4. Sold to Mr Abel Rowlands, 13, Watergate, Brecon, for £ 75. Lot 19.-Land in the parish of Llandefaelog- fach. containing 8a. Or. 29p., let to Mr J. H. Prosser at the yearly rental of X6. Purchased by Mr David Jones. Tairderwen, for XIOO. Lot 20.—Small holding in the parish of Llan- defaelog-fach. known as Penycoedcae, contain- ing la. lr. 17p., and let to Mr F. G. Dickinson. No bid. Lot 21.—Twynmoel, in the parish of Llandefae- log-fach. containing 4a. Or. 28p., now in the occu- pation of Mr J. B. Prothero, on a tenancy of £ 6 10s per annum. No bid. Lot 28.—Meadow lands in the Island fields, Brecon, containing 11a. 3r. 25p., now in the oc- cupation of the Breconshire Coal and Lime Com- pany, at the annual rental of X48, apportioned tithe rent-charge, £3 9s 3d, paid by the tenants. Purchased by Mr P. P. Williams, Brecon, Lord Camden's agent, for 4C975. Lot 29.-Meadow land in the same vicinity, containing 6a. 2r. 21p.. with a Fn ich barn, now in the occupation of Mr James Hargest, at the rental of J627 13s per annum. Withdrawn at R525. Lot 30.-Meadow land. containing 2a. 2r. 3p., let to Mr James Hargest on a yearly tenancy of £ 10 9s 6d. Withdrawn at £ 160. Lot 31.-Meadow land, containing 3a. Or. 21p., in the occupation of Mr James Hargest on a year- ly tenancy of X12 13s 4d. Sold to Mr Lewis W. H. Jones, solicitor, Brecon, for £ 260. Lot 32.—Meadow land, containing 3a. Or. 27p., in the occupation of Mr W. Morgan at an annual rental of R14 5s. Withdrawn at £ 240. Lot 33.-Meadow land, Brecon, 2a. 3r. 14p., in the occupation of Miss B. Wilson at the yearly rental of £ 11 4s. Withdrawn at zt220. Lot 36.—Meadow land, Brecon, with French barn, 4a. 2r. 39p., in the occupation of Miss Mabel Williams at the annual rent of zel6 13s 8d. Sold to Mrs Price and Mrs Evans, Brecon, for £ 320. Fishing Rights. Lot 39b.—Fishing rights on the northern side of the river Usk, between Llanfaes Bridge and Dinas. Withdrawn at X500. Lot 39c.—Fishing rights on the northern side of the Usk, between Llanfaes Bridge and Venny- fach Wood. Sold to Mr Gunter, Glas-bury, for X800. Lot 39a.—Fishing rights between Dinas and the Lock, the Auctioneer announced had been sold by private treaty to Capt. Conway Lloyd. Lot 40.-Meadow land. Brecon, containing la. 2r. 12p., in the occupation of Mr Samuel Perry at the yearly rental of £ 6. Sold to Mr John Price, solicitor, Brecon, for £ 180. Lot 46.—Meadow land, in the parish of St. John, Brecon, containing 15a. 1r 31p., in the occu- pation of Mrs Price and Mrs Evans at the yearly rental of X9 Is 9d. Sold to Mr G. Tudor, solici- tor, Brecon, for £ 500. Lot 48 —Meadow land (Slwch Camp), 37a. Or. 35p.. in the occupation of the War Office at the annual opportioned rent of £ 147. Not offered. Lot 53.—Meadow land, with French barn, con- taining 11a. lr. 22p., in the parish of St. John, Brecon, now in the occupation of the executors of Sold to Mr John Evans, Glanusk, for £ 405, Mr J. A. Jebb at the yearly rental of £17 6s. Lot 54.—Meadow land, containing' 8a. lr. 18p., in the occupation of Mrs L. Price and Mrs Evans at the yearly rental of £ 14 5s. Sold to Mr W. F. Parry de Winton, Glyngarth, Brecon, for £ 290. Lot 55.—Freehold country residence, Sunny- Bank, in the parish of St. John, Brecon, contain- ing 6a. Ir. 29p., now in the occupation of Major Walker, on a lease for 21 years from March 25, 1911, determinable at the end of the seventh or fourteenth year at the option of the lessee, at the yearly rent of £60. Sold to Major Walker for £1.100. The totfel amount of the day's sales was £ 13,730.

THURSDAY'S SALE. TOWN SYNDICATE BUYS FISHING < EIGHTS. At Thursday's sale there was again a large at- tendance. The property included freehold farms, accommodation lands, ground rents, &c., in the parishes of St. John, St. David, Vennyfach, Devynock, Senny and Ystradfellte. Mr David Price, in his preliminary remarks, said on the previous day they had sold every- thing with the exception of seven or eight lots. Since then he had sold the fishing rights on the Usk (from near the entrance to the Island fields to Dinas) to the town of Brecon. (Applause.) He was extremely pleased that both Mr Rider and Mr Harries stretched a point in order that the town should have it, and he was also told tha.t they had got the best part of the fishing. Regarding lots unsold on Wednesday, a gentle- man had asked what he wanted for the "rem- nants"—the word was more used in the gentle- man's profession-and Mr David Morgan, draper, Brecon, had bought the lot. (Laughter and ap- plause.) Lot 57.—Sunnybank Wood, in the parish of St. John, Brecon, containing 3a. 3r. 16p. The timber on this land has already been sold, and the right of felling, cutting up, and removing was reserved. Reserved for Lord Camden. Lot 58.-Pasture land, Slwch lane, Brecon, containing 16a. Or. 2 p.. in the occupation of Mr Howell Powell as yearly tenant at a rental of X33 7s, apportioned tithe rent-charge paid by the tenant £ 2 7s 7d. Sold to Mr Howell Powell, Brecon for R600. Lot 59.—Pasture land, Slwch, containing 11a. 3r. 25p., in the occupation of Mr Howell Powell at the yearly rental of n4 13s, apportioned tithe rent-charge paid by tenant zCl 17s 9d. Sold to tenant for £490. Lot 60.—Meadow land in the parish of St. John, containing 7a. Or. 9p., in the occupation of Dr. Valentine Rees at the yearly rental of IX13 148 8d, apportioned tithe rent-charge paid by tenant XI 10s. Sold to Miss Price, Penlan, for X330. Lot 61.—Pasture land, Brecon, containing 19a. 3r. 31p., in the occupation of Mr Samuel Perry at the annual rent of £ 52 3s, apportioned tithe rent- charge paid by tenant £2 18s 4d. Withdrawn at £ 500" Lot 62.—Pasture land, Brecon, containing 9a. lr. 30p., let to Mr T. Richards at the yearly rent of R15 10s, apportioned tithe rent-charge paid by tenant XI 13s 7d Purchased by Ald. E. A. Wright, Brecon, for £380. Lot 64.—Pasture land, St. John, Brecon, con- taining 6a. 2d. Hp., in the occupation of Mr D. Thompson at the yearly rental of £10. Sold to Mr David Morgan, Brecon, for X160. Lot 65.—Pasture land, St. John, Brecon, con- taining 7a. 3r. 17p., in the occupation of M^ Thomas Probert at the yearly rental of Cl5 2s 6d. Purchased by Mr Probert, tenant, for R255. Lot 68.-Meadow land in the parish of St. John, Brecon, containing 5a. Or. 2p., in the oc- cupation of Mr David Jones as yearly tenant at a rental of C7 17 6d. The timber was valued at £ 28. Sold to Mr George Tudior, solicitor, Brecon, for £340. Lot 74.—Pasture land in the parish of St. John, Brecon, containing 3a. lr. 23p., in the occupa- tion of Mr W. T. Isaac at the yearly rental of zelo 13s. Purchased bv Mr James James, Ceme- tery road, Brecon, for IC240. Lot 85.-Pasture land at Brecon, containing 3a. 2r. lp., in the occupation of Mr T. Phillips at the yearly rent of zt8, apportioned tithe rent- charge paid by the tenant 13s 3d. Sold to Mr Thomas Price, Tygwyn, Cray, for £190. Lot 95.—Meadow land at Brecon, containing 6a. 4r. 20p., in the occupation of Mrs Brace and Mrs Harpur and Mr J. H. Rosser as yearly ten- ants at annual rentals of which £17 18s 8d was apportioned to the lat. Sold to Mr T. Price, Ty- gwyn. Cray, for £400. Lots 98 and 99.-Meadow land and Vennyfach Farm, in the parish of Vennyfach, containing 45a, in the occupation of Mr Alfred Price at the annual tenancy of xii 14s 4d, and Mr William Probert at the ar-nual rental of R61 18s. respectively. The buildings consisted of a stone-built house, the usual outbuildings, etc. Sold to Dr. G. P. Fran- cis, Brecon, for £ 1,770. Lot 100b.-Freoliol(i cottage (recently built), situate in Llanfaes, Brecon, known as Castle Cottage, now in the occupation of the Brecon Steam Laundry Company/at the yearly rental of X8. Sold to Mr Morgan Morgan, Garngaled, for X175. Lot lOOd.—Freehold cottage, situate at Llan- faes, Brecon, in the occupation of the Brecon Steam Laundry Company at the annual rental of £ 8. Sold to Mr W. T. Isaac, Castle Farm, Bre- con, for £ 160. Lot lOOe.—The Old Toll-gate House, Llanfaes, in the occupation of Mr E. Jenkins as yearly tenant at the annual rent of £ 1 10s. Sold to Mr W. T. Isaac, Castle Farm, Brecon, for X27 10s. Lot 101.—Penlan Farm, situate in the parish of St. David's, Brecon, containing 68a. Or. 28p., now in the occupation of Mr Thomas Williams at the annual rent of £ 76 8s., the apportioned tithe rent-charge R6 lis 6d (value for UJ14. Æ:4 19s 8d) paid by the tenant. Withdrawn at el,350. Lot 108.—Freehold land in the parish of Glyn (adjoining Forest Lodge Farm), containing 7a. 3r. 34p.. now in the occupation of Mr William Perrot at the annual rent of ze2 10s. Sold to the tenant, Mr Perrot, for C-45. Lot .109.-Ynisgron holding, in the hamlet of Glyn, containing 7a. 2r. 13p., now in the occupa- tion of Mr David Davies at the annual rent of £ 8. This lot has been let on lease dated February 12th, 1840, for lives, the survivor of which is nearly 80. Reserved for tenant. Lot 110.—Daire Bach, situate in the hamlet of Senny, containing 17a. 3r. 36p., now in the oc- cupa.tion of Mrs Margaret Jones at the yearly tenancy of £9 8s lOd. Sold to tenant at £ 250. Lot 110a.-Pasture fields, in the hamlet of Senny, containing 3a. 2r. 31p., now in the occupa- tion of Mr Ed. Thomas at the annual rent of £1. Sold to tenant at £30. Lot 114.—Nantycroen Farm and Blaenlleiaf, in the parish of Ystradfellte, containing 81a. Ir. LIp., in the occupation of Messrs. Jenkin and Richard Powell as yearly tenants at the annual rent of n2. Sold privately. Lot 115.—Bwlch Farm, situate in the parish of Ystradfellte, containing 46a. 3r. 10!p., in the occupation of Mr James Jones at the annual rent of 4232 12s 8d. Sold to Mr Powell, Nantcrwn, for XQOO. Lot 117.—Wood, in the parish of Ystradfellte, containing 54a. 2r. 8p, in the occupation of Messrs. Curtis and Han-ey on a lease dated August 17th, 1872, for a term of 80 years from September 29th, 1857, at the annual rent of £ 20. Reserved for tenants. The total amount of the day's sales was £ 5,952.

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CONCLUDING DAY'S SALE. On Friday the properties offered were situated in the parishes of Maescar, Vaynor, Penderyn, Sennybridge, Llandilo'rfan, Llanfiliangel-nant- bran, St. John (Brecon), St. Mary (Brecon), and the Watton (Brecon). r Mr David Price said that up to the end they had been selling to the tenants all along. They had done all they could to persuade the tenants to buy, and, if they could do so in any way, they had given them preference. The few lots that were refused, after having been offered to the ten- ants, had fetched hundreds of pounds more in the auction room, so it was seen that they had been reasonable and fair. He thanked those with whom they had dealt for the kind way they had met them, and expressed the hope they would live long to enjov their holdings. Lot 119.—Freehold land, known as Tyr-Dany- graig, in the parish of Vayndr and Penderyn, containing 43a. 2r., in the occupation of Mr John Davies, at the annual rental of £ 34. This lot in- cluded a quarry, let separately to Mr J. Gould on an annual tenancy of t3, with a royalty on the stone. Apportioned tithe rent-charge, paid by the tenant, £2 9s. Sold to Mr David Williams, Libanus, Brecon, for £ 1,280. Lot 127.—Freehold pasture field, in the parish of Macscar, containing la. 3r. 14p., in the occupa- tion of Mr David Powell, at the yearly rental of £ 4 10s. Sold to Mr David Powell, Athrawdy, Devynock, for X120. Lot 139.-Freeliold cottage and garden, known as Milestone Cottage, Sennybridge, containing Ir. 20p., in the occupation of the Usk Board of Con- servators, subject to a lease dated April 9th, 1862, for 99 years from March 25th, 1862, at the ground rent of Rl per annum. Purchased by ^Ir Howell Phillips, Castellddu, Devynock, for £60. Lot 140.-Two freehold dwelling-houses, gard- ens, and land, known as Almora, Villas, situate at Sennybridge, containing Ir. 32p., in the occupa- tions of Mrs Vaughan Powell and Mrs D. Wil- liams, subject to a lease dated December 30th, 1871, for a term of 99 years from September 29th, 1871, at a ground rent of C2 per annum. Sold to Mr Powell, Castle, Devynock, for £50. Lot 142.—Four freehold cottages and garden, situate at Sennybridge, known as Tredegar-row, containing 22p., in the occupation of Mr Roger Jeffreys Powell, subject to a lease dated February 12th, 1840, for 99 years from September 29th, 1839, at a ground rent of £ 1 per annum. Re- served for tenant. Lot 147.-Tan-y-banc, in the parish of Llywel, containing la. 2r. 13p., in the occupation of Mr A. Evans, subject to a lease dated November 5th, 1886, expiring Lady Day, 1930, at a ground rent of XI. Sold privately to tenant. Lot 153.—Freehold cottage and land, known as Ty-John-y-Teiliwr or Tan-y-Cestill, in the parish of Llywel. containing 39a., in the occupation of Mr John Watkins, subject to a lease dated Nov. 5th, 1886, for a term of 54 years from March 25th, 1876, at the annual rent of 14/ Sold to Mr Charles Evans, Llansyris, Cray, for j613. Lot 154.-Freehold land, known at Cae Garreg, in the parish of Llandilo'rfan, containing 7a. 3r. 9p., in the occupation of Mrs Powell, at the an- nual rent of 5/ Sold to Mr David Powell, St. Clears, for £20. Lot 157.—Ground rent of 12/6 arising out of Tyuchaf, Cilfynydd, containing 5a. Or. 22p., in the parish of Llanfihangel-Nantbran, in the occu- pation of the representatives of the late Mr Thos. Bevan. Withdrawn at X50. Lot 158.-Tyisaf, Cilfynydd, in the parish of Llanfihangel-Nantbran, containing 5a. Or. 5p., in the occupation of. Mr Rees Thomas, at the annual rent of C7. No buyer. Lot 171.—Freehold dwelling-house and shops, Nos. 2 and 3, Ship street, Brecon, in the occupa- tion of Mr Edwin Jones at the annual rent of X35. Withdrawn at £520. Lot 185.-The Mansion House, stables, and gardens, situate in St. Mary-street, Brecon, com- prising house, stone-built, containing entrance hall, smoke, dining, and drawing rooms, butler's pantry, large cellars, store room, kitchen, servants' hall, nineteen bed and dressing rooms, and excel- lent lawn and kitchen gardens. Withdrawn at je800. Lot 186.-Stable, coach-house, harness-room, and yard, situate in St. Mary street, Brecon (op- posite Mansion House). Withdrawn at R275. Lot 195.—Freehold plot of land, adjoining the canal bank, at Brecon, now in the occupation of Mr J. P. W. Gwynne Holford, at the annual rent of £ 2 10s. Sold to Mr W. F. Parry de Winton, Glyngarth, Brecon, for JE30. Lot 196.—Freehold plot of land, part of the garden of the Blue Boar Inn, Watton, Brecon, in the occupation of Mr David Williams, Builth Wells, at an annual rent of Is 6d. Not sold. The total for the three days' sale amounted to £ 23,250, in addition to the 140 lots of freehold farms sold privately to the tenants.

SALE OF TIMBER. The sale concluded on Saturday with the sub- mission of the timber in the parishes of Venny- fach, near Brecon, and Penderyn, near Hirwain. There was a large attendance of some of the leading timber merchants in South Wales and the Midlands, and all the lots realised good prices. Mr David Price remarked that, out of 215 lots, they had sold 208 or 209. This,. he considered, was a wonderful achievement. He had never seen quicker or more straightforward work on the part of both buyers and sellers. In the parish of Vennyfach, near Brecon :— Lot 1.—Plantation, containing 980 larch and Scotch poles, 5 spruce (nearly all larch, more or less).-Afr B. Jenkins, contractor, Brecon, X130. Lot 2.-Larch pitwood, consisting of 958 poles, j —Messrs. Caswell, and Bowden, Birmingham. Jj X165. Lot 3.-1,839 larch poles.—Messrs. Caswell and Bowden, Birmingham, X415. Lot 4.-Plantation, containing 3,000 larch poles adjoining lot 3.-Messrs. Caswell anr Bowden, Birmingham, X860. Lot 5.-1708 larch poles, very useful pitwood, and 41 spruce.—Messrs. Williams and Thomas, Newport, R340. Lot 6.-1,113 larch poles, together with several useful oak timber, and 29 spruce.—Messrs. Cas- well and Bowden, Birmingham, X430. Lot 7.—920 larch poles, together with several useful oak timber, and 30 spruce.—Messrs. Dick- son and Co., Defynock, X410. Lot 8.—713 larch poles, together with 70 oak timber, 100 oak poles, and 18 spruce.—Mr Lin- ney, Glasbury, £ 325. Lot 9.—572 oak, 10 larch, 6 wych, 4 ash, and 2 beech timber, together with 580 oak, ash and other poles.—Messrs. A. Jones and Son, Llan- gvnidr, £ 326. Lot 10.-517 oak, 200 Scotch, 28 spruce, 30 larch, 3 wych, and the ash timber, together with 600 oak, ash and other poles.—Messrs. Dickson and Co., Defynock, £230. Lot 11.-338 oak timber, 893 larch poles (ex- ceedingly useful for pitwood), together with 800 oak, and ash, 13 spruce, and other poles.—Messrs. Jones, Llangynidr, C300. Lot 12.—600 oak timber, 96 larch poles, to- gether with 1,200 oak. ash and other poles.— Messrs. Dickson and Co., £ 210. Lot 13.-386 oak timbers, 230 larch poles, to- gether with 900 oak, ash and other poles, and 7 spruce.—Messrs. Dickson and Co., R200. Lot 14.—497 oak, 2 poplar, 1 ash, 12 beech timbers, algo 133 larch poles, together with 800 oak, ash, 73 spruce, and other poles.—Mr B. Jenkins, Brecon, £ 200. Three lots, in the parish of Penderyn, near Hir- wain, were withdrawn. The result of Saturday's sale, with the previous days' totals, made over 30.000, apart from the sums paids for the-140 lots sold privately to the tenants. i

Llsywen Fatality. I Bathing Seizure. POSTMASTER'S SAD END. Touching the death of Me David Timothy Jones, postmaster and blacksmith, Llyswen, the circumstances of which we briefly recorded in our last issue, an inquiry was conducted by Mr W. Jones-Williams, Brecon (deputy-coroner), at the Parish Hall, Llyswen, on Wednesday. Mr James Edwards was foreman of the jury. Miss Ophelia Jones (daughter of deceased), who identified the body as that of her father, said he left the house at 6 o'clock on the evening of Mon- day week, when he told witness he was going to bathe. He took a towel and soap with him. De- ceased bathed every summer, but could not swim. That was the first time he bathed this season. He was a strong man, and in perfect health. Witness's father was subject to seizures of cramp, which he complained of many times. She did not remember him having had a seizure whilst bath- ing before. He was 66 years of age. By the Coroner Witness's suspicions were not aroused until eleven o'clock, because her father often met friends.' Slfe did not wish to disturb the village, but waited a little later in the hope he would come home. Arthur Higgins, Rose Cottage, Llyswen, lab- ourer, stated he saw deceased at Cross House be- tween 6.30 and 6.45 p.m., on the previous Mon- day. They had a little conversation, deceased remarking he was going to bathe in the river. William Williams (roadman), who lived next door to deceased, said he last saw him alive on Hundaf. Miss Jones aroused witness at 2.45 on the morning in question, and informed him her father had not come 'home from the rivef thfc pre- vious night, and asked him to go to the river to look for him. Miss Jones directed him to the "rocks" where her father was in the habit of bathing. She accompanied witness to the river bank—10 minutes' walk from the house. They found all deceased's clothes on the bank, just a few yards from the brink of the river. Witness stepped on to the rock, but could not see deceased, because it was not light enough then.- He re- turned home with Miss Jones, and, later, went with Mr Rees, who first saw the body 7 or 8 yards from the bank. It was not floating, but at the bottom. The body was not totally covered with water, which was only two feet deep at this spot. Deceased was lying face downwards. There were several holes in the rock, and his head was in one of these. He could not see deceased's head. They did not take the body out of the water, but telephoned to Sergt. Bendle for per- mission to do so. Mr Pugh and Mr Jones re- covered the body. The coroner informed witness that, in cases of of this nature, he should, first of all, have taken the body out, and then communicate with the police. By the Coroner Witness could not say whether deceased's head was between the rocks. He must have been in a stooping position, as a portion of his head was out of the water. Witness had bath- ed there, but did not know the bed of the river very well. There were holes there, where the water would be over deceased's head. Witness believed there was a bruise on deceased's forehead. He was quite satisfied life was extinct when the body was recovered, for it was stiff and cold. Mr Pugh and Mr Rees, both jurors, corroborated witness's evidence as to the finding of the body. The coroner said the evidence was perfectly straight-forward, and there was no need for any more light to be thrown on the subject. They had heard what Miss Jones said about her father going to bathe with the soap and towel. Mr Ar- thur Higgins also stated that he went to bathe. From the position in which the body was found, there was no doubt that it had been washed down the river on to a ledge of rock. There was only one verdict they could return, and that was of "ac- cidental death." The forman, after the jury had consulted, stated they believed deceased accidentally met his death, and returned a verdict accordingly. I The Funeral. The funeral of the late Mr David T. Jones, took place, amid deep manifestations of sorrow and regret, at Llyswen parish church on Friday after- noon. Rev. Prebendary Jackson-Taylor (rector of Boughrood) officiated in church and at the grave- side. Chief mourners were Misses Lottie and Ophelia Jones (daughters), Mr John Jones (son), Mr and Mrs Ll. Rogers, Cardiff (son-in-law and daugh- ter), Mr and Mrs R. Jones (son-in-law and daughter), Mr and Mrs Jas. Jones, Llanbadarn (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs A. Jones, Llanbister (nephew and niece), Messrs. T. New- man, Builth Road, Wm. Jones, Merthyr, and J. Price, Merthyr (nephews) and Master Newman Rogers (grand-son). Pte. Fred Jones, S.W.B., another son of deceased, was on his way to the Dardanelles, having left England the previous week. The remains were borne to the grave by Messrs W. Gunter Jones, W. James, Ez. Price and Chas. Vaughan (members, of the Llyswen Court of the A.O. Foresters, of which deceased was the oldest member). The polished oak coffin, mounted with brass fittings, was inscribed, "David Timothy Jones, died June 22nd, 1915, aged 66 years." Messrs. J. Jones and Sons (Llyswen) carried out the funeral arrangements. There was a large attendance at the obsequies, including members of the Foresters' Club and Messrs. W. Davies, Wm. Williams, A. Jones, W. T. Ricketts, C. S. W. Powell, H. Davenport, T. Weale, — Williams (Pengraig), Jeffrey Jones (Oakfields), — Turner (Pentresollars), J. Morgan T. Vaughan, Rees (Cross House), Mrs Wil- liams (Ciltwrch), Mr and Mrs W. Pritchard (Er- wood), Mrs W. T. Jones and Mrs Owen (Tal- garth.) Wreaths were sent by Jack, Fred, Ophelia and Lottie (sons and daughters), Jenny and Llew- ellyn (daughter and son-in-law), Maggie and Roly. (daughter and son-in-latw), Mr and Mrs W. Gunter Jones, Messrs. Ricketts, Mrs H. P. Evans, Mr Thomas Weale, all at Boughrood Rectory, Hon., Mrs Frederick Morgan, Tom and Lizzie, Miss Annie Edwards, Miss Jones (Bridgend) Miss Pritchard, Mrs Lane, Mrs Honeyfield, Miss Price and Miss Ashton (Bristol.)

Brynmawr Minister Honoured. I I ELECTION TO CHAIRMANSHIP. I Rev. Owen Williams (Bethesda, Brynmawr) has just been elected chairman of the Congrega- tional Association of Monmouth. Commencing to preach when 14 years of age, Mr Williams, a native of Pwllheli, was educated at the Higher Grade School of "Bottwnog," where Bishop John Owen, present Bishop of St. David's, was an assistant-teacher. Continuing his course of education at Pwllheli and Liverpool, Mr Williams was, for some time, an assistant- teacher himself, but at the age of 21 was ordain- ed a minister. After labouring at Wigan and Ashton, etc., Mr Williams came to Bethesda, Brynmawr, 18 years ago, and his work there has been crowned with success. A few months after his arrival the new minister received into the church 86 new members, and I the increase has been continual. A good and ac- ceptable preacher, Mr Williams has been warmly welcomed by the different churches of his denom- ination, but nowhere more heartily than at his old home. Mr Williams' mother was one of the chief sup- porters of the Wesleyan cause in Pwllheli, and their services were held in her farmhouse for 15 years, whilst his father was a loyal and faithful Congregatinonali st. Among the townspeople generally Mr Williams ,is held in high regard. Not a prominent public religionist, lie is outspoken in the pulpit and on the street, and, being very human, he has exer- cised considerable influence for good on the lives of many of his neighbours and fellow towns- people.

Private D. McArthur (2nd Seaforth Highland- ers), one of the inmates of Builth Red Cross Hos- pital, recently received intimation from the Major General Commanding the 4th Division of the British Expeditionary Force to the following ef- feet :—"Your Commanding Officer and Brigade Commander have informed me that you have dis- tinguished yourself by conspicuous bravery in the field. I have read their report with plea- sure. H. F. H. Wilson, Major General" Com- manding 4th Division." I

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Builth Sunday Schools 7 United Treat Day. ENTERTAINED AT FARMS. Despite showery weather, on Wednesday, the Sunday schools held their annual treats. Two,. however, did not go out of town. The Council schools were closed for the day. I Alpha Presbyterian. Alpha school arranged tea and games in the: Lecture Hall. If the weather had been fine, the officials would have taken the children to Pen- llangrick farm. Tea-makers were Misses Jones- (Penllangrick), assisted by Miss M. A. Morris (Holwood), Miss M. Morgan (Linden House), Miss Meredith (Trefangor), Miss D. Richards (Victoria House), Miss V. Weatherley (The Ced- ars), and Miss M. Morgan (Glangwy). The scholars thoroughly enjoyed themselves and dis- persed at 8 p.m. Arrangements were carried out by Mr A. P. Morgan (superintendent), Mr J. Campbell (secretary) and Mr T. Powell (trea- surer). Horeb Congregational. By kind permission of Mrs Williams, scholars* of Horeb school spent the day at Maescwm farni) and were conveyed to and fro in brakes. In con- sequence of the showery weather, tea was served in a barn, the tea-makers being Mrs Lewis Bey- non (assisted by Miss D. Martin) and Mrs Bartlett (assisted by Misses B. and Orien Beynon). A- variety of sports was aranged and games were als? indulged in. The children, who spent a very happy time, were given sweets and oranges. The most excitable events in the sports' programioe were the tug-of-war between married and single- men and that between married and single ladies* A vote of thanks was proposed by Rev. Lewis Bey non (pastor) to Mrs Williams for allowing them to come to the farm and those who helped with tb tea and otherwise. This was accorded with voCi- ferous cheers. Memorial Baptist. i ,.„i In consequence of inclement weather, the SCIJVw. ars of Memorial Baptist School were not taken t'o Dolinwydd as intended. Tea was, however, P?' taken of at Memorial Hall, the tables being l)re[^ sided over by Mrs W. 0. Williams, Mrs Bee? Jones (Broad st.) and Mrs Smith (Cromer), assist- ed by the Misses Jones (High street), Miss Jone& (Ynys Buallt), Mrs Jarman (Broad street) and Mrs E. W. Morgan (Lucca). Various games were much enjoyed by the children, who were also re, galed with sweets. All arrangements were out by Mr E. W. Morgan (superintendent) an Mrs Smith (secretary).. St. Mary's. 1. Park Wells was the scene of St. Mary's sc ars' treat. The whole school, numbering 170, sa down to tea in the Pump Room and an exceHeD repast was provided by Mrs E. Astbury. Those who assisted her with the preparations were the Misses Gwynne-Howell,Miss M. G owell, Mrs Duke Gwynne-Howell, Miss Charles (vv bury), Miss K. Morris (Holwood), Miss A. Mor- ris (Holwood), Miss A. M. Walters, Miss F. Brad- ley, Miss M. James (Lansdowne), Rev. and Mr- S. H. Wenham, Mrs P. B. Abery, Mrs Morrow, Mr and Mrs McDonald (Dol-eglys), Mr Pen 17 Thomas and Mr W. J. Lewis (superintendent). Usual amusements, including swings, see-saw and cricket, were heartily enjoyed. The children re- turned to their homes at 7.30. They were convey* ed in brakes to and from the Wells, and, alsO, given sweets and fruit. The officers of the school expressed their gratitude to Mrs Astbury for her extreme kindness. Wesley. Children, attending Wesley Sabbath school were taken to Glangwy farm, Builth Road, b1 kind permission of Mr and Mrs Price), leaviog the town by the 12.50 p.m. train. Tea was serve in a French barn by members of the Church apd teachers of the school. Cricket and other gan^ were entered into with much spirit, and a pfr gramme of races was arranged, the sack race for juveniles and adults creating much amusemePt. The farm proved a most suitable place for a scho°* treat on a wet day, owing to the number ot available buildings. A hearty vote of thanks vvas, on the proposition of Mr F. L. Morris (superio, tendent), seconded by Mr J. T. Catley (secretary* and supported by Rev. A. Kershaw (minister)' tendered Mr and Mrs Price for their kindness in IP- viting the school there. The party returned by special train, leaving Builth Road at 8.30 p-10. This was certainly one of the most successfu school-treats of recent years. Crockery-ware and tables were kindlv lent by the members of Builth Road Mission Hall, and Mr T. Hamar (Builtb Wells) was the caterer.

I paUant Builth Soldier DIES FOR COUNTRY'S HONOUR. Second Lieut.. Richard Bowen Woosnam, l attached 4th, Worcestershire Regiment, at' the Dardanelles on June 4th, was the only Sol] of the late Mr and Mrs Bowen R. Woosnam, ol Tvn-y-graig, near Builth Wells. Lieut. Woosnam served with the 2nd Worces- tershire Regiment in the South African War, at the close of which lie retired to take up natural history work for the National History MuseuIll. South" Kensington. In 1911- he was appointed Game Warden in British East Africa, and re- turned in March to rejoin his regiment, leaving for the Dardanelles in May.

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YSTRADCYNLAIS SCHEME. I I PROGRESS REPORTED. I COUNCIL AND CLOSING ORDERS. I At Ystradgynlais Council, on Thursday. Mr T. Williams presiding, the inspector (Mr G. Rees, M.R.S.I.), presented his report in which he re- ■commended that a closing order be served on an occupant in Oddfellows' street. A previous notice had been served since when no repairs to the pro- perty had been carried out, and although the pro- perty was still in a deplorable condition. He also recommended that a notice be served on the own- er of a cottage at Ynisisaf, to construct an open sewer at least two feet six inches at the rear of ILS property. Mr Rhys Williams, of Glynmeurig farmhouse. Penygurnos. desired to inform the council through him (the inspector), that during the construction of works in connection with the sewerage scheme of the cutting off of the water -supply to his property. The recommendations were conhrmert. and the last matter was left in the hands of the officials. Progress of Sewerage Scheme. I Mr Gerald Swayne, consulting engineer. gave a report on the progress of the work in connection with the sewerage scheme, and presented a, cer- tificate for the payment of a further 1450 on ac- count to the contractor. Great difficulty had been experienced in getting men. but now the work was proceeding very well. Mr Lewis "Thomas said people in his district were rather curious to know what the position of the sewerage works were near Gwys Station just at the turning of the road under the railway bridge. The pipes had been taken so far, and then left. What was the reason? Mr Gera-ld Swayne said the work would be pro- ceeded with in due time. They had completed the main line. and that was the most important. Mr Swayne also advised the council on the mat- ter of the Garden Citv drainage, and said he did not think it would be wise to delay until the sewerage scheme was ready. The clearing out of the cesspools, however, was a comparatively simple matter. Scavenging Tenders. I The clerk reported receipt of tenders for weekly scavenging work as follows Foster Bowen, £ Q 14h: Tom Thomas, Miners' Anns, n 8s 6d; D. Thomas, farmer, £ 2 10s. Mr J. W. Morgan moved that the council should not change from its old method. They ha.d the horse and cart, and they would not gain anything. They would in fact be great losers by the proposed new method. If they had a man of their own. they could call upon him to do the work M they wanted it done. Ultimately this was agreed to.

Painscastle's Council. I SUGGESTED FENCE AT GLASBURY. I Painscastle rural council's meeting, on Thurs- day, was attended by Mr J. Davies (chairman), Revs. Hubert G. Griffith and D. Morgan and Messrs. J. P. Bishop, James Davies, A. Bishop Me.ssrs. J. P. -ffitlis (clerk). and R. T. Griffiths (clerk). Mr F. L. Green, Presteign (coroner for the east- e-rn division of Radnorshire) wrote relative to the rider passed bv the jury at the recent inquest on the body of Mr Thomas Ammonds, who was drowned in the Wye at Glasbury. He suggested a fence should be erected at the spot, which was considered very dangerous. The question was de- ferred till next meeting. The clerk said that, on the request of the re- cruiting-officer for the district, he had obtained an ages return of men in their employ to see how many were of military age. The return showed there was only one, and he was a married man with family.