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

CRICKHOWELL PUBLICAN HEAVILY FINED. CHAIRMAN'S STRICTURES. George Morgan, landlord of the Queen's Head Inn, Crickhowell, was summoned at the Crick- howell Police Court on Friday, before Mr A. H. Miers (in the chair), and Mr Benjamin Wat-kins, with selling beer during prohibited hours on Sun- day, 20th June, and Douglas Morgan (20). Llan- bedr road, Crickhowell, and Bernard Parsons (16). Silver Lane, Crickhowell, were summoned for unlawfully being at the Queen's Head Inn on the same date. Mr Thomas Vaughan, Solicitor, Crickhowell, prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr D. G. Harris, solicitor. Brynmawr, ap- peared to defend. Mr Harris said the defendants pleaded guilty, and he intimated this so that the proceedings may be shortened. Mr Vaug-han This course will considerably shorten the proceedings. Proceeding he said the facts briefly were that on Sunday 20th June, ab- out 3 o'clock, P.c. Joseph visited the Queen's Head, Crickhowell, and found one of the younger defendants trying to get away through a back door. The other young man was seated in the kitchen and near him was a half-pint measure full of beer. Another measure was found under the table, and there was beer in that also. The pres- ence of these men on licensed premises, and the circumstances under which they were found there suggested enquiries, and the unfortunate part for the defendants was that they deliberately lied to the constable. In reply to his questions as to why they were there and what they were doing in the house, the younger defendants stated that they had slept at the inn the previous night and had had dinner there that day; in this the landlord George Morgan, acquiesced. P.c. Joseph went to see the parents of these lads and he found that not only did they sleep in their homes on Satur- day night, but that they had dinner at home. Mr Harris he thought had very wisely advised his clients to plead guilty, and he had no instructions tq press the case, Mr Harris said the presence of these young men at the Queen's Head was undoubtedly wrong and the landlord and the young men had lied, but he did not think they could blame them very much. A person when caught by a policeman usually tried to wriggle out of his trouble. He submit- ted that the course taken by the defendants in coming there that day and pleading guilty cer- tainly did not make the offence worse, and he thought the magistrates might endeavour to en- courage this behaviour on the part of persons who had offended. These lads certainly committed an indiscretion, but he pointed out that they were very young, and there lives were before them. The landlord he migiit say wa-s about giving up the premises. The chairman said the bench took a very ser- ious view of the case against the landlord. He had been convicted before and they could not over- look his conduct in inducing these boys to come to his house. He must pay a fine of £ 8 including costs. Regarding the defendant, Douglas Mor- gan he (the chairman) advised him to join the Army and serve his countrv; it would be much better than loafing about with the landlord of the -Queen's Head Inn. He must pay a fine of £ 1 and Parsons, a youth, 10/ The landlord George Morgan asked the magis* tratee to give him time to find money to pay the fine. Thb chairman said the bench declined to grant liis request. Douglas Morgan was given one day to pay his ifne.

Sale, Tea and Flowers. KNIGHTON SCHOOL EFFORT. Mr C. W. Graves, with her staff of willing helpers at Knighton School, have recently given an instance of what may be accomplished by a little practical sympathy, combined with energy and thoughtfulness. A short time ago it became known that a spinal chair was needed for Netley Hospital, and, in aid of the fund of providing the same, a sale, tea, and a show of wild flowers were held in the schools last Tuesday afternoon. The stalls were laden with needlework, fancy work and other useful articles, besides an array of wild flowers, button-holes and bouquets, eggs and other produce, and these were quickly disposed of to numerous willing purchasers. The tea was also very successful and was. no doubt, made a necessary and welcome feature by the hot weather. Everything required for a good substantial tea was generously contributed by the parents of the scholars, and the instrumental music, which was greatly enjoyed, was kindly provided by Mrs H. Matthews and Mr C. W. Graves. Under the direc- tion of Mr E. E. Perfect (headmaster) the boys had made a number of baskets which, after be- ing filled with delicious strawberries, found a ready sale. Mrs T. W. Graves was judge in the competi- tion for the best collection of wild flowers, and she awarded prizes to Nellie Smith, Dorothy Sayce, Verna Smith. Rosa Bennett, Edith Taylor, Beatie Turner and Mary Young. There was a good attendance, and the net pro- fit of the effort was five guineas.

Bank Dividends. I The directors of the London City and Midland Bank, Ltd.. announce an interim dividend for the past half-year at the rate of 18 per cent. per an. num, less income tax. payable on 15th inst.

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I NOTES. -7 I THE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN, BRECON.— It is stated in the late Mr John Lloyd's "History of the Great Forest of Brecknock" that a certain "Extent and Valuation" of the forest lands- taken, I think, in the reign of Edward III.- mentions that thirty pounds per annum were pay- able in respect thereof at the Feast of St. John the Baptist. Is there an implication here that the Church of St. John at Brecon was once known as that of St. John the Baptist., and not the Evangelist? M. Brecon. I BRECONSHIRE POEMS. "MY LOWLY I LOVE. "-In a reference made in this column some time ago to T. J. Llewelyn Prichard's verses entitled "Llewennv," I said that I con- sidered them as scarcely deserving of the name of poetry. It is only fair to his memory to say that his lines entitled as above are of much finer qual- ity, though in these, too, there are some indica- tions of hasty work. I am inclined to read some- thing of autobiography into several of the poems in his "Noble of Nature," and if there is suffi- cient warrant for this it would seem that Prichard was very susceptible to feminine charms. If there really was a "Lowly Love" in his life, as here de- scribed, she was well worth seeing, and I hope, for the sake of the county, that she was a Brecon- shire maiden. The following are extracts from the poem My lowly Love is blithe and young. The sweetest maid the maids among; My lowly Love is mild and meek, Quick rush the blushes o'er her cheek, And timid as the little wren Is she, to shun the gaze of men; The jetty eye-lash quick to drop, To stare at her when any stop; For many wonder and approve, To see one like my lowly Love. Her watchet Kirtle fits her well, It seems as made of heather-bell, Most blue and bright on mead or earth, And then her lively green beneath My lowly Love's nor short nor tall, Her ancle's slim, her foot is small, Her apron string round sweet small waist, Her only cestus, tightly braced; And above it softly heaves A breast that ill thought never grieves; A sweeter hand ne'er fitted glove Than her's-mine own dear lowly Love! I grieved her once-and much I shame My blameful folly now to name; But name it like true penitent, That woos his penance, punishment. A jealous pang once made me smart, And like an adder stung my heart; Thence like a poisoned one I pined; And spoke, and looked, and felt unkind To hide my pain, in vain I strove From her-my tender lowly Love. My lowly Love grew sad with fears, Her face waxed pale—I saw her tears- I heard her sob—I could not speak- I kissed the tears from off her cheek, And vowed I ne'er would give again My lowly Love a moment's pain- And while mine eye the dear one sees- While on earth I move and breathe, Nor sign, nor sound of mine shall prove Unkindly to my lowly Love. }: >< Such lines as the foregoing suggest, in spite 01 some defects as poetry, that the author was by no means unskilled in the Art of Love. Brecon. M. LETTER BY RICHARD FENTON.—The following copy of a letter written by Richard Fen- ton, the author of a "Tour through Pembroke- shire" (1811) was addressed from Builth on May 21st, 1804, to Rev. Walter Davies, Meivod, Mont- gomeryshire, and its original is at the University College of South Wales at Aberystwyth.—E.D., Brecon. I [COPY.] I Builth, May 21st, 1804. Dear Sir,—Sir Richard Hoare, whom I have the honour of accompanying on an excursion through several parts of Wales, for the purpose, prin- cipally, of fixing. with greater accuracy ,the Roman Stations and tracing the roads that connect them, is very desirous of ascertaining with some degree of certainty the situation of Medialanium, as yet only the subject of conjecture, and would be much obliged to you, previously to our being in your neighbourhood in the course of nine days, to do what you can to contribute towards supplying this much regretted defect in the Roman Itinerary and facilitating our enquiries, as to the object of our pursuit. I am, with much respect, dear sir, Your faithful humble Servant, RD. FENTON. To Rev. Walter Davies, Meivod, Montgomery- I shire, N. Wales.

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Thrift Campaign. ARRANGEMENTS FOR WALES. The Board of Education has issued instructions to encourage thrift in schools and to start banks where required. Sir Herbert Roberts, M.P. (chairman of the Welsh Party), Colonel Pryse Jones, M.P., Mr S- Robinson, M.P., and Mr Ellis Davies, M.P., have been appointed to arrange for the campaign & Wales and Monmouthshire. It is inten dl to hold a conference for Wales at an early date, pro; bably at Shrewsbury. Mr John Gulland presided at a meeting in Westminster Hall in reference to the war savings movement. The Chancellor ad- dressed representatives of 80 different societies and departments. Some half-dozen representative M.P.'s were invited, including Mr Scanlon land), Mr Godfrey Collins (Scotland), Mr EIJi- Davies (Wales), Mr Hohler, M.P., and Sir get bert Roberts, M.P. A good many suggestion were made, and it is understood that the org^K sation of the country will be put in the hands Of the Recruiting Committees, who will add to theIr numbers ladies and representatives of the variol" social and religious organisations.

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I QUERIES. I CHERRY FAIR. This fair is held in July. Can any reader give information as to why this July fair at Brecon comes to be known as "Cherry Fair," at least by the older inhabitants?—ANON, Brecon.

I Rhayader Wedding. I HALL—PRICE. I On the 26th ult., at Bethany Calvinistic Meth- odist church, Rhayader, a very pretty wedding took place. The contracting parties were Mr Henry James Hall, Shrewsbury, and Miss Ethel Price, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas I Price, Wye View Terrace, Rhayader. The cha- pel was tastefully decorated with flowers, kindly lent by Ald. and Mrs R. Morgan, J.P., Plasyndre, and the service which was choral, was conducted by the Rev. Frank Jackson, pastor, in the presence of Mr T. Jarman, deputy-registrar ana many friends of the bride. Mr Ernest Harris was best man. and the bride was given away by her father. Mrs Jackson presided at the organ. After the ceremony the guests accompanied the bridal- party to the home of the bride, and partook of the wedding breakfast, which had been tastefully pre- pared. The following sat down to the table :— Mr and Mrs Hall, Mr and Mrs T. Price (father and mother of the bride), Lce.-Cpl. Hector Lloyd Price (brother), Mr Ernest Harris, Miss Lottie Hall, Miss A. Pitchford (friends of the bride and bridegroom from Shrewsbury), Mrs D. Parry (Elan Village), Rv. and Mrs F. Jackson, Mr E. W. Hughes. (postmaster, Rhayader), Mr T. Jarman (deputy-registrar), Mr Fred Harris and Mrs E. Evans. Numerous telegrams were re- ceived wishing the happy couple long life and prosperity. Speeches were made by Mr E. W. Hughes and Rev. F. Jackson, to which the bride- groom suitably responded. Many valuable and useful presents had been received. Later, the newly-married couple motored to Aberystwyth, where the honeymoon is being spent. The best wishes of Bethany Church and Sunday school go with the bride and her husband.

Thrift and Porridge. I Merthyr Education Committee, on the proposi- tion of Mr D. W. Jones, discussed the advisabil- ity of introducing into the schools in the borough a system of instruction in thrift. Now was the opportunity, said Mr Jones, to inculcate thrift among the scholars. "There is a very good chance that the next generation will be much more thrifty and careful than we have been in the past," he said. Councillor Marsh seconded. Mr Jones said his definition of thrift was the avoidance of all extravagancies and waste, and live the simple life. Mr Francis I live on porridge mostly. The gpinciple of the proposition was carried. -1 I

The Free Churches. I Demonstration at Brynmawr. I SPEECHES BY SIR COMPTON RICKETT, M.P. At the Eastern Division of the Federation of Evangelical. Free Church Councils, held recently at Brynmawr. the Rt. Hon. Sir J. Compton Rickett, M.P. (president of the National Free Church Council), addressed the delegates. Sir Compton said that, as he travelled up to Brynmawr and felt the keen Welsh air, he realis- ed that the meetings would be animated with the same keenness of thought and spirit. It was felt in some quarters that it was not right that, in view of the sorrow which had been brought to the homes of many, the meetings should be held, but he was of a different opinion. It was still right that they should take their part in the work, and to see that their national life was still spirit- ual, moral and upright, and that their country was worth serving. He remember the civil war in America when, at the commencement, it seem- ed to favour the Southern States, who had all the generalship and military organisation. The North- ern States did not seem to hang together as the Southern States did. All this was altered by per- sistence, weight of matter and numbers of men, and by degrees the invading force was driven back. If this country looked to the future with hope they were, by weight of organisation and tenacity, bound to win. The question raised was a great earth question-great world question- and, if the nation looked at it in its moral bearing, they were bound to win. Some people say, he continued, that Wales is losing its Christianity. If that is so. it is following the rest of the coun- try. Christianity is not religion. The country is not losing its religion, but is losing its Christian faith, and lie himself was convinced that the bear- ings of their teachings were not such as to build up their Churches. The intelligent people outside the Church were asking what was the world like when Plato worked and spoke. They asked the Churches to look at his ideas and the standard of morality, spiritual thought and expression then. If, out of barbarism, thousands of years ago such a system was built, it was sufficiently good enough to work to-day. He' did not believe that they would relapse into barbarism, but God was working in another way. They stood for Chris- tianity, but did they put the Christian faith in the position it ought to be? There are thousands of people in the Christian Churches who do not hold the dogmas of Christianity. Every relig- ious expression should find expression through the j Church. They were losing those that never be. longed to them. They felt that the present generation was not taking the place of the other generations, and the people of this country and other countries, their thought, intelligence and spiritual feeling were not using the Christian Church to find expression and satisfaction. They had to look the facts straight in the. face, but one of those subtle* changes would again pass over thought and alter men's ways of thinking. He did not know why, but one doctrine slips away and another takes its place. He remembered the great controversies over Calvinism, but who stands for Calvinism to-day? What caused the change? Orthodoxy in that sense was always changeable, but there may be a residuum of worth in the doc- trines that have been put on one side, and the Church may have to go back as well as forward. Afternoon Conference. In the afternoon a conference was held in Relioboth, the subject being "Preaching from a layman's point of view." Rev. Harry Abraham presided, and the chief speaker was Sir Compton Rickett. In Queen-street Chapel a women's meeting was held. Mrs Judd (president of the Brynmawr B.W.T.A.) was in the chair, and the speaker was Miss C. E. Dugdale (organising secretary, National Women's Auxiliary), London. Later on a preaching service was held at Rehoboth, the preacher being the Rev. D. J. Hiley, London. A tea-table conference was conducted in Calvary Schoolroom by Sir Compton Rickett, whilst a children's rally took place in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Rev. Geo. Stanyer, Brynmawr, presiding, and the Rèv, Seth Joshua was the speaker.

GREAT DEMONSTRATION. I In the evening a great demonstration was held in the Market Hall. Sir Compton Rickett presid- ed, supported by M.iss Dugdale, Revs. D. J. Hiley, H. Abraham, Dd. Thomas, W. Hughes, Geo. Stanyer, and Mr W. E. Thomas (secretary of the conference). The singing was conducted by Coun. Wm. Evans, whilst Mr Idris Evans ac- companied. The chairman, who was well received, said that some people bade them put things aside for a time, but lie thought that some institutions in the country must be kept alive, and it was only right that they should take counsel in the Kingdom of God. The Free Church movement was only 20 years old, but it was a part of a greater move- ment that had a great effect upon the religious and political atmosphere of the age. They had put aside non-essentials and placed more force on es- sentials. In Scotland the two religious bodies had coalesced, and there would be one great Pres- byterian Church of Scotland, and in Methodism the different bodies were gravitating to make one great Church, not organically, but federative. They were not going to do anything that the in- dividual Church could do better themselves, but there were occasions when they could act more effi- ciently and quickly together. They could not have spoken as they did on the Education Act if one Church had acted alone. In recent temper- ance legislation it had been necessary that they should have a united policy, with swift and com- plete action. Supposing the Church of England becomes free of the State in England within the next years, and she no longer was responsible for the teaching of a large number of people, what were the Free Churches going to do? They must be prepared. New circumstances would arise after the war, when large multitudes of then would be coming back home, many of them hav- ing passed through acute religious experience. He was doing a more complete work than many mis- sioners were doing. The organisation of the Free Churches must be complete, so that they could gather up to a new revival. The miracles of the Lord Jesus were superb advertisements, and bet- ter than any advertising agency could accomplish. There were many who, unless they see signs and wonders, cannot believe. They must organise. Some people say that the Free Churches are al- ways squabbling, whilst the Church of England and the Church of Rome are each always one and indivisible. Is there nothing to be gained by divi- sion? There is a unity among the Churches, but they broke up. being forced by political conditions. Union was not permitted. But where Christ is there is a Church. Christian faith is not many but much. Miss Dugdale also spoke, and pointed out to the many organisations of the Anglican Church for work among women, and advocated the same method among the Free Churches. Rev. D. J. Hiley said that, in the present war, they were fighting a power that was absolutely diabolical, and they required as leaders men who have understanding of the times. There are many things that they need deplore in the national life. but they could claim that on this occasion and at this hour they were on the side of God. Though realising all the gravity of the situation, as men and women, when looking all the facts in the face they had a perfect right to be optimistic. It was a sin not to be optimistic. There was an awful contagion about down-hearted men. He.pleaded for greater unity of the Free Churches, so that they could speak in one voice. The Church of God was on trial, and they must keep step and keep rank. A lot of sloppy sentiment and unde- fined goodwill was no good. When men yield to discipline the Church of God will become effective. The Free Churchmen were not going to win Eng- land by attending councils, but by loyalty to the Church of God.

Llangammarch Wells Worthies. INTERESTING REMINISCENCES. NOTABLE SHOEMAKERS. Llangammarch was one of the most noted places in Wales years ago for its ready witted and talented men, in all grades. I have been ask- ed to give a little history of some of them. Old Duffydd-y-Crydd. commonly called Dafydd-y- Gegin, or Dafydd Campyn, was a shoe-maker by trade and was living in an old thatched house close by the side of the river Irfon. When there was a flood in the river Dafydd he would be out watching the timber coming down with a long- handled hook. One day Dafydd was at his post and was doing very well, and after a while down came a big tree. Dafydd being a plucky old man, hooked the tree, but after a long struggle the tree got too much for him and pulled him into the river, which carried him for a considerable dis- tance, and no doubt he would have been drowned, had not Mr Rees Powell, commonly called Rees y Crudd, came to the rescue and got him out of his difficulties. I heard him say that it was a narrow escape. He was then about eighty years of age, and almost in his doubles. He* was a man of small stature, but well built and very witty. One day a man by the name of IVIll Coedladdau came to measure for a pair of boots. Dafydd measured him and told him that his boots would be ready at a certain time. Will came for his boots, which were not ready, so Dafydd pro- mised him again that they would be ready in a few days. When the time came Will asked Dafydd if the boots were ready. Dafydd said "No, they are not, and not to deceive you any more I must tell you the truth, I am waiting for a fine day. As I have no room in my shop to make them I have to make them outside." I slightly remember Will, but he was well footed, taking large fourteens, so it is no wonder that Dafydd had to wait for a fine day to complete his task. Llangammarch, at that time possessed, without a doubt the finest type of men in existence. Mr Rees Powell, best known as Rhys y Crudd, Llan- gammarch, was a very powerful man, not very tall, but well-built and a thorough sportsman and great angler, known to be the best salmon fisher- man in the neighbourhood. He died young. Other wonderful types were David Evans, com- monly called Dai Cwtch y Fwlbert, Ben Cwn- ddylyn, and his brother, Dai "be quiet," Phil Gwarallt, Thomas Bowen, Edward Jones, best known as Ned Sadler, Isaac Price, Josuah Price (tailor) best known as Price Berings, now living and the oldest man in the neighbourhood. John, Isaac, William and Josiah Williams, Abercayras were great cattle dealers. They were smart men I James Richards called Shemy Cwmlaryn, John Davies, Malvern Shop, best known as Shony Tynllwyn. The Rev. William Jenkins, vicar of Llangammarch and Llanwrtyd, John Jones called Dyfedd Bach, Plasnewydd near Tyclai, William Jenkins of Nyaddau and his sons William, John, Dafydd and Morgan. They were fine types of men ranging from six feet upwards. These are all gone to rest. Evan Thomas, Penygraig, a well-known character, is also missing; Evan Morris, a wheelwright, was a wonderful man and a great bard. James, his son, was a leading musician. The old man, it might be said, was a great Baptist. One time when watching a christening he composed a few verses as follows Gweled einon yn y basin, Sydd alwy rhyfedd iawn, Hen afon yr iordd onen, Dyw'r basin haner lluwn. Beth ddeth or afon donog, Ai ffrwd lafairiol gref, Lie' claddwyd dan i thanau, Tywysog Brenin Nef. James Edwards, commonly called Shemy yr Whiler and Mary, his wife and his son William, also called Will yr Whiler, were all three won- derful characters. They will never be forgotten as long as there are any of the old school living. Wath Basio hiluo i'r dafarn, Canfyddas 1winni dvddau, Will yr Wliiller a Jim Cwmbryn, Yn ufed Jin i hynan. Next comes Mr John Bevan, J.P., Aberanell, a gentleman farmer of great means and when anybody got info difficulties they used to visit him and ask him the best way out of their trouble, which he always did with pleasure. He resemb- led Job very much IIÍ his way. A disease came on the cattle and cleared his farm. Then no one came to ask his advice—he was then poor. But in a few years, his wealth again accumulated to double its former amount; people came again for his advice but Mr Bevan said "You did not come to see me when I was down, and the best thing you can do is to as k my oxen in the field." Then comes Jarman, iniller, of Felyn Bach, Gwar- felin; David Williairig, a cattle dealer, came to live at Aberanell after Mr Bevan's death. He was commonly called "Smoothing." He was a very smart old gentleman, and died not long ago between eighty and ninety years of age. He has two sons David and Tom, still surviving. Near Aberanell, lived one Thomas Thomas, who was best known as Tom Cwmlasson. When I first remember him, he used to supply the butchers with sheep to the amount of about 500 per week, walking them over Epynt mountain to Brecon, Storey Arms, Cwmtaf, Cefn Coed, Merthyr and other places. He was considered one of the smartest men of his time. After his death, his tion Thomas Thomas started and carried on the same trade for some years. Now we come to Tafern-y-pridd, and Glany- rafon, where Mr J. Bevan lived. The latter was a son of Mr J. Bevan, J.P., Aberanell. Young Bevan was best known as John Bevan bach-all gone to rest. Another noted character was Ben- jamin Lewis, a blacksmith, one of the best known crafts in the neighbourhood of Tafarn-y-pridd, where he was known as Ben-y-Gof. He died comparatively young leaving one son, Mr T. B. Lewis, Llanwrtyd, "a chip of the old block." John Thomas, called Jack y butcher quick, was another who also lived at Tafern-y-pridd. Now comes Aberdulais, a farm house on the side of the road leading from Llangammarch to Cefn Gorwydd, where lived a gentleman by the name of Mr John Powell, and was looked upon above the average of farmers. He married a young lady called Miss Betsy Winston, daughter of old Mr Richard Winston, of Esgermoel, a well-known family. Mr Powell's father retired and went to live at a place called Turnpike bach, on the side of the road to Cefn Gorwydd, where lie ended his davs and died in peace. Now we come to Cefn Brith Mill, kept by one Mr David Davies, who was best known as Dafydd y felin; he was one of the old type, a very pious man and a deacon at C.M. Chapel, Cefn Gorwydd. Next comes the village of Cefn Gorwydd. On entering this pretty spot stands a farm house called Pantaulu, where lived an old gentleman named Mr Rees Price, who was a very old native of Breconshire. He died and his son Thomas Price, commonly known as Thomas Pantaulu, who was living not very long ago, but has pro- bably since left this planet. We are now in the village, where we find William Davies, best known as Will bach yr arch, following whom comes Samuel Price, commonly called Sam y Shop, who was a fine musician, leading singing at the C.M. chapel. He was considered one of the finest musicians in Wales—it was a pleasure to hear him. He also had a son called Elias, a very good singer, but not up to his father. Thomas Price, Tyr-v-capel, was another wonderful charac- ter; he was about the oldest deacon thereabouts, and undoubtedly a thorough Christian. He died many years ago. Isaac Davies, best known as Isaac Dew, Cefn Gorwvdd; Rhys Jenkins, of Cross Oak, who is again better known as Rhysyn Bysefawr. Now comes the shoe-makers commenc- ing with Thomas Davies, the father of the flock, commonly called Thomas y Crudd, Cefn Gorwydd, who was a big man, standing over 6 feet high and of proportionate build. He was a regular Method- ist and an old bachelor and a deacon of no small note. He also employed several men. The first I remember being David Davies, best known as Dai-'r-Cwm, Cefn Brith, who lived with his par- ents at Cwm Cefn Brudd. He was an old bache- lor. There was another by the name of David Davies, who was known as Dai Davies the second. He left Mr Davies and went on his own at Pentre- felin, Llandilor'fan. There was another David Davies, better known as Detws Claff and another, I don't remember his name, who was called by the name of Ban-bach. Rees Price, called Rhys Mud. who was deaf and dumb, and another Rich- ard Davies, who is, I believe, living up to this day, has turned from shoe-making to a grocer and provision merchant, and was doing well at

Clothes Lines. I I Llanwrtyd Wells Question. 1 HEALTH OF THE TOWN. I Llanwrtyd Wells Urban Council meeting, on Friday, was presided over by Mr N. Evans (chair- man). Others present were Messrs. R. Pugh Jones, E. Saunders Morgan, Evan Price, J. A. Davies, D. I. Williams, J. C. Carey, S: Griffiths (clerk) and Rhys Williams (surveyor). Dr. R. P. Tarbet (medical officer) was also in attendance. Health of the Town. I The medical officer stated that the health of the town and district was good. Improvements had been executed at Dolcoed and Victoria Wells. Re- garding manure heaps, a question discussed at the previous meeting several of these had been re- moved. The surveyor reported he had inspected cow- sheds and slaughter-houses, which were in a satisfactory condition. Clothes Lines. I A petition came to hand from four residents in Glanyrafon road asking permission to erect a clothes line in place of the one which had been removed from there. The chairman remarked that the council took objection to the lines before, but did not know whether they were prepared to consider the appli- cation, providing better posts were used. Mr Carey said that, if they granted permission, suitable posts would have to be erected. Mr E. Saunders Morgan enquired as to what extent did the council claim the ground near the houses referred to? The chairman, replying, stated that they had not claimed any of the land, but he only ordered the removal of the clothes lines owing to the fact that they were unsightly. Mr E. Saunders Morgan asked if people wished to hang clothes on private property could the council stop them? There were clothes lines along Dolcoed road, but persons hanging clothes there had not been interfered with. The clerk pointed out that they had no right to grant authority for the erection of lines on the site in question.. Mr Evan Price remarked that they were obliged to the clerk for that information. He would be willing to give permission for clothes lines to .be erected on one of his fields. Mr Carey proposed that permission be granted the applicants to carry out this work on the Irfon side. Mr E. Saunders Morgan, seconding, said one spot, in the place referred to, was rather narrow, and that it was not necessary to erect a line there. There was, however, sufficient space outside the road, Mr D. I. Williams remarked that persons had no right to erect lines in front of his house. He objected to it, as the road was public property. According to what the clerk had told them, they had no authority to grant such an application. The clerk further observed that the council had no right to cause any obstruction on roads, nor to grant authority to others to do so. They must not leave a heap of stones on the road, if they were in any way an obstruction. Mr E. Saunders Morgan remarked that owners of the houses there claimed a right to the centre of the river. The surveyor said the ground was extended sometime ago with large quantities of material conveyed there from the site of the new Baptist Chapel. Mr R. Pugh Jones pointed out that the old road was public property. Mr E. Saunders Morgan agreed that this was so, but pointed out that the other portion was not public property. Mr R. Pugh Jones questioned why these per- sons should approach them if this land referred to were not public property. Mr D. I. Williams emphasised the fact that the land between the road and the river was not pub- lic property. The clerk said that there was considerable land in the town on the side of roads not fenced in or claimed by anyone. Therefore, it belonged to the public. Mr Carey observed that they had attained their object by having! the old clothes line re- moved, and, if a new one were erected, it would be entirely different. Mr J. A. Davies said that the owner of White House claimed all the land between his house and the river. Mr E. Saunders Morgan remarked that, if a man were not the owner of the surface of the ground, there was such a thhig as a riparian owner. Mr J. A. Davies remembered that, when the White House was built, an application was made to the county authority for permission to close a piece of road, which was granted. An opening, however, was left near White House, but he could not understand why the owner of this house claimed the land and road all the way to the river. The chairman stated that the parish road was at the front of White House and not at the rear. Mr J. A .Davies said that, if what the chairman had said was correct, "Brynawel" must have been erected on the old road. Mr R. Pugh Jones replied that this was so, but added that there was a right-of-way at the back, which had not been disputed. Two voted for the proposition and four against.

I Not Going Away this Year? I Not going away this year? Times too bad! War work too pressing I You will sigh for the balm of seaside breezes-the bracing moorland air. Make the best of the situation. Act promptly if the strain or the anxiety tells on your system- makes you feel jaded, fagged out, easily tired or depressed. Nine times out of ten, when that is your condition, the mischief may be traced to par- tial failure of the digestive system—stomach, liver or bowels. Indigestion, you know, means lessened vitality. Now, thousands of people have testified that Moth- er Seigel's syrup, taken after meals, by reason of its tonic and strengthening properties, does aid digestion, and brace up the whole system. With what results? Why the blood, enriched from thoroughly digested food, vitalises and rein- vigorates every fibre of your being. Let Mother Seigel's Syrup help your digestive organs to do their work efficiently, and you can do without a holiday for once.

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1- SCHOOL SPORTS. BRECON BOYS' PERFORMANCES. Brecon Boys' County School held athletic sports on Wednesday at the school cricket field, Pwlly- calch. The afternoon turned out fine, after a wet morning, and the sports passed off very success- fully. Mr J. Davies was the starter, and Mr R. T. Jenkins and Mr R. Thomas, judges. I Results. 220 yds. handicap (open), final heat.—1, D. Morton; 2, Cyril Jones; 3, D. R. Williams. 100 yards scratch race, under 14.—1, G. Roberts; 2, P. Davies; 3, D. Morton. 100 yds. scratch race, under 15.—1, J. Davies; 2, D. Williams; 3, H. Thomas. 100 yds. scratch race, under 16.—1, W. Hav- ard; 2, J. Smith; 3, Brenig Williams. » 100 yds. scratch race, over 16.—1, C. J. Powell; 2, T. Isaac; 3, divided between D. Evans and J. Hargest. 440 yds. scratch, over 16, final heat.—1, T. Isaac; 2, T. Evans, 3, J. Hargest. 330 yds. scratch, under 16, final beat.-I, W. Havard; 2, Brenig Williams 3, J. Smith. 220 yds. scratch, under 15, final heat.—1, J. Davies; 2, D. Morgan and D. Williams (divided). 220 yds. scratch, under 14, final heat.-I, Ph. Davies; 2, G. Roberts; 3, J. Middleton. 440 yds. open handicap, final heat.—1, G. Owen; 2, D. Morton; 3, D. R. Williams. 440 yds. scratch, under 14, final heat.—1, P. Davies; 2, G. Roberts; 3, J. Middleton. 440 yds. scratch, under 15, final heat.—1, J. Davies; 2, D. Morgan; 3, D. Williams. 880 yds. scratch, under 16, final heat.-I, W. Havard; 2, Brenig Williams; 3, W. Rowlands. Mile scratch, over 16, final heat.—1, C. J. Powell; 2, T. Isaac; 3, W. Evans. Mile open handicap, final.—1, D. Morton; 2, D. G. Owen; 3, C. E. James; 4, J. Phillips. High jump, under 16, final.—1, J. Smith; 2, W. Havard; 3, W. Rowlands. Long jump, over 16, final.—1, T. Isaac; 2, W. Evans; 3, Walter Evans. High jump, under 14, finaL-I, C. Jones; 2, divided between G. Roberts and C. West. Long jump, under 15, final.—1, J. Davies; 2, D. Morgan; 3, D. Williams. High jump, over 16, final.-I, T. Isaac; 2, W. Pettifor; 3, A. Howat. Long jump, under 16, final.—1, J. Smith; 2, W. Havard; 3, B. Williams. High jump, under 15, final.-I, D. Morgan; 2, D. Williams; 3, A. Probert. Long jump, under 14, final.—1, J. Middleton; 2, G. Roberts; 3, C. West. Long jump, open handicap, final.—1, G. Owen; 2, D. Morton; 3, D. R. Williams. High jump, open handicap, final.—1, C. Jones; 2, D. Morton; 3, divided between T. Isaac and G. Roberts. Throwing the cricket ball, finals under 14.—1, divided between J. Phillips and C. Watkins; 2, divided between W. J. Jones and J. Middleton. Under 15.—1, D. Williams; 2, A. Probert; 3, R. Pettifor. Under 16.—1, Brenig Williams; 2, E. Darke; 3, W. Havard. Over 16.—1, A. Howat; 2, D. Evans; 3, J. Har- gest. Tug-of-war.—A. Howat's team beat T. Isaac's I team in the final. Swimming 20 yards scratch, under 14.—1, C. Watkins and J. Middleton; 3, R. J. French. 20 yards scratch, under 15.—1, D. Morgan; 2, D. Thomas; 3, D. W. Williams. 50 yards scratch, under 16.—1, J. Smith; 2, W. Rowlands; 3, Alwyn Williams. 100 yards scratch, over 16.-4-1, T. Isaac; 2, W. F. P. Williams; 3, W. Ashton. 50 yards, open handicap.—1, D. Morgan and W. Rowlands; 2, Alwyn Williams. 100 yards open handicap.-I, W. Rowlands; 2, J. Smith; 3, Alwyn Williams. Aggregate marks gained by each team.-VI. and V., 49t; IV., 30J; III., 911; II., 381. Winners of the Philip Morgan Challenge Shield. —Form III. Highest individual scorers.-VI. and V., T. Isaac; IV., W. Havard; III., J. Smith and D. Morgan; II., Cyril Jones. Youngest competitor to score at all in the com- petitions.—G. Owen.

Luxuries v. Necessities. The tendency in every direction to-day is to give up the use of all luxuries, but the bicycle is by no means in that category. There was a time when the bicycle was purely a pleasure instru- ment, but that day has long passed. The bicycle is now universally recognised as the handiest, cheapest, and quickest way of getting about, and the hundreds of thousands of people who1 use it for going to and from their work could testify to that. Moreover, there is, this year, a great increase in the popularity of cycling holidays-short tours taken to relieve the strain of war work, probably I largely in consequence of the shutting down of all cheap facilities on the railways and the national desire for economy—for there is no holiday so cheap as that spent on a bicycle. The value of a good machine, which will stand everlasting wear, is more than ever a point for the public, as, for instance, the exeprience of Mr L. Bayliss, of 224, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, who writes that he has ridden his Raleigh "during the last twelve months in all weathers" and has found it most satsfactory. The British bicycle has made its re- putation on its sound quality, and, probably, a very great deal of the popularity of the bicycle amongst the whole people is due to the high stand- ard which the Raleigh and other leading manufac- turers have always set.

I Meaning of "Farmer." I I PUZZLED LLANDILO. I At Carmarthen Quarter Sessions on Friday, I Mr Mervyn Peel said the Llandilo bench were under.a very great difficulty as to the granting of certificates of exemption) from dog licences to farmers and others. The question as to who was a farmer was one of great difficulty. It seemed to be the case all over Wales for each petty ses- sional division to have its own rule or decide each case on its own merits. He was not anxious that quarter sessions should bind petty sessional divis- ions to any rule, but something might be laid down as a guide. Mr Picton said that what the Llandilo magis- trates wanted to know was, "Who is a farmer? Was a labourer, or a clergyman who keeps a cow or two a farmer?" Some justices granted exemp- tions in such cases and others refused. Mr R. H. Sampson said no difficulty was being experienced at Llanelly, and he held that each division should be allowed to make its own rule. A committee was appointed to go into the matter.

I WOMEN AND FARM WORK. I STRIKING APPEAL TO THEIR PATRIOTISM. I wish to appeal to the women of England and Wales of every class who live in the country t& assist the farmer with their labour during the war, said Lord Selborne, President of the Board of Agriculture, in an interview. It looks, he proceeded, as if the farmers will be able to get through their harvest operations this year, but with difficulty. I cannot help suspect- ing that in many ca-ses farmers will not realist, all their difficulties until the harvest is actually upon them; and in 1916 the shortage of agricul- tural labour will be felt much more serious Iv and universally. When I was in France and Flanders a short time ago nothing struck me more than the colD- plete manner in which agricultural operations had been carried out by the French and Belgian farm, ers right up to the British lines and even within the zone of German shell fire, and yet there were no. able-bodied men to be seen in the fields. The work had been entirely done by men incapable of fighting and by women and children. I am sure that in such a national crisis as the present one the farmers of England and Wales will not fall behind those of France and Belgium* in meeting war conditions, and that they will nO only maintain but actually increase their output of agricultural produce. The appeal I would make to the women is not to go and work because they want the mone? which they would earn, but because it is the spec?* contribution they can make to the success of <? arms in the present war. I base my appeal to them to do this war work on the highest grounds of patriotism. They can render great assistance in the har- vest, and in many other ways during the agrIcul- tural year. The women who helps to keep the farm going by milking or hoeing will be contribu- ting to the defeat of Germany as surely as her husband or son who is guarding the North Sea or fighting in the trenches. It should be possible to organise branchesiri each rural district and so get into touch every parish. In this way alone can the oes of each farm and the Jocal supply of wolDen labour available be known, or the appeal to pat- riotism be made, not by strangers, but by friendø and neighbours. My appeal is not addressed alone to the wiveo and daughters of agricultural labourers, but to the women of every class; and the less a woma^ needs to earn money for the support of herse and family, the more insistent would be my aV' peal to her patriotism. a To the farmers I would say, "Do not reject form of labour to which you are unaccustoD?? because you have not proved its value. If ??e need is not urgent now, it may very well I woole so next year, and the earlier the organis??? ? women's labour in each county is completed, t l 1 sooner will that labour become efficient."

LLANGAMMARCH WORTHIES—continued. this calling. Mr Thomas Davies, the proprietor, thought nothing of a pair of boots, if they did not last from 4 to 5 years, without "tapping." Such men are not living these days. Then there were men and leather of the finest type. There was also a blacksmith shop under the same roof as the shoemaker's shop, and a side en- trance upstairs. The blacksmith's shop.was kept by one old gentleman named Isaac Price. He was very old, when I remember him, and must have been a fine man in his younger days. He had two sons, who were very smart and first-class tradesmen. Isaac opened business at Llangam- march and remained there until his death, and his brother Rhys left Cefn Gorwydd and took over the shop at Llangammarch until the end of his days. I may say the Price's are from a grand old stock—Price's of Doldymer, distant relations of the Cardigan king, who are now becoming extinct. I can only find three now remaining, namely Miss Price of The Cammarch Hotel, Llangammarch, the Rev. Rhys Price, vicar of Wrexham, and his sister, Miss Price.