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< Found in a Pond. I BEAUFORT GIRL'S DEATH. I Mr J. B. Walford (district coroner) held an in- quiry at Beaufort police-station, on Monday, into the death of Sarah Edith Williams (16), whose body was recovered from the Waun-y-Pound Pond on Friday. The father's evidence was that, as far as he was aware, his daughter was perfectly happy, and had no worry of any kind. From his knowledge, she was not keeping company with anyone, and only went about with girl companions. She did not seem depressed or despondent at all, and he could not account for her actions. Myra Bull said she was a companion of the de- ceased, and, about 7.40 a.m. on the previous Fri- day, she saw deceased and asked her what she was doing out so early. She said, "I have been get- ting my little brother off to school, but I shall never get him ready again." She would not tell witness where she was going, or what she meant by such a remark. The jury returned a verdict of "found drowned."

Well-Known Councillor. I DEATH OF MR. THOMAS WILLIAMS, CRICKHOWELL. We regret to record the death which occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 68 of Mr Thomas Williams, draper and farmer, Crickhowell. The deceased gentleman who had been in business in the town practically all his life was well known in the district. I He represented Crickhowell'on the Breconshire County Council, and was a member of the Crick- howell Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. He was a prominent Methodist, and was a deaoon and secretary of Danycastell C.M Church, Crickhowell. He leaves a widow and daughter.

I Women's Duty. I LADY CLAMUSK'S APPEAL. I PATRIOTIC MEETING AT BRECON. I SPEECHES BY MBS. DRUMMOND AND MISS PHILIP MORGAN. A series of patriotic meetings for women are held in Breconshire this week, the principal speaker being Mrs Flora Drummond. There was a large attendance at the first of the meetings, held in the Brecon Guild Hall, on Monday after- noon. Lady Glanusk presided, and supporting her ladyship were a number of influential ladies, including Miss Williams (Penpont), Mrs Lloyd (Dinas) and Miss Philip Morgan. Lady Glanusk. Lady Glanusk, who was received with loud ap- plause, said they were gathered there because the country was at war. The best of the nation were fighting on land and sea to save England from German domination. But they had to un- derstand that other battles had to be fought at home, not with the rifle and bayonet, but with more peaceful weapons. War was not altogether a matter of bullet and steel. There was an old saying that the pen was mightier than the sword, but gold was mightier than either, and Germany, whilst preparing the sword, knew that half the battle was with the pen and purse. The German pen and purse had been in Belgium for years preparing the way for the Prussian arms. "Naturalised" Germans had been setting up business in the country, and their armies of clerks, waiters, workmen and others, were but the ad- vance guard of the Prussian armies that followed. The same thing had happened, and was happen- ning, in England. They saw how Germans, and "naturalised" Germans, were living in their midst and had been getting control of their busi- nesses, but luckily, by God's providence, we had been given time to save ourselves, and clear Brit- ain of the blight. They must not waste that time, but see to it that Britain should be kept for the British. (Applause.) Slowly we were awaking to the fact that, if we wanted to survive this struggle, the whole nation must pull itself to- gether. The whole strength of the nation must be appealed to. Every man would be required, and every woman would be wanted to take the place of the men who went to the Front. They wanted the women of England to pull themselves together and lend a hand. She had heard it said that the women of Breconshire were not urging their men to go to help those at the Front. She could not possibly think that this w/as true. (Hear, hear.) The women of Britain should prove to the I world that they had in their veins the same blood, and were worthy of the highest traditions of the race from which they came. (Loud applause.) Mrs Drummond. I Mrs Drummond, in the course of -a stirring ad- dress, said it was their bounden duty to realise that they were expected to rise to the occasion and do their duty. The time was not that "men must work and women must weep,"but that "men must fight and women must work." Their first and foremost duty was to give courage to their men-folk and help them to go to fill the fighting line. If the front line of battle in Flanders were not sufficiently equipped, they would have a repe- tition in this country of what had happened in Belgium. If the young men of the nation were not going to realise their responsibilities to the State, the women of the nation should call upon the war'councils to declare for national universal service. (Applause.) What was most needed at the present moment was human material for the fighting line. She proceeded to point out the use- ful work which women could do at the present time for their country. It was no time, she said, to talk of peace. While the enemy were in Bel- gium, those people who talked about peace were traitors to Britain. It was the duty of women to say, "We will not talk about peace until the enemy are out of Belgium, and out of Russia, and back in their own country, and penned in un- til they could do no damage, or no harm. We will have peace, but we will have peace with honour." (Loud applause.) They were up ag- ainst such a despicable, cowardly enemy that it would take 'both the men and women of Britain to fight the battle to the last. They were fight- I ing for the greatest thing in life—liberty. They I were fighting that this nation might retain the I heritage of liberty. When they thought of Nel- son and Wellington, and of the men who fought for the social reforms they now enjoyed, were, they going to allow the heritage to slip through their fingers? She did not think so, if the; women would rise to the ocacsion. (Applause.) I Miss Philip Morgan. Miss Philip Morgan, in moving a vote of thanks to Lady Glanusk and Mrs Drummond, said she had had long experience of the loyalty, I patriotism, and enthusiasm of the women of Bre- con. They had never failed to respond to any appeal made to them for the good of others. 1 (Hear, hear.) She re-called the large meeting of women in that hall when, at the request of Lord Glanusk, they founded the Brecon Women's Working Party for the war, the results of which had far exceeded her highest expectations. Every- one worked well. They had sent large numbers of garments to the Front, in addition to surgical dressings for Red Cross work, beside having made innumerable collections for other work. And yet, women were constantly asking, "What more can j we do to help those at the Front?" They had heard much in the past of the rights of women. There was something else even higher, that was j in being allowed the oportunity—equal opportu- i nities-to do their duty to their country and to their fellow-men. (Applause.) Those opportuni- ties were now being given them in a way which had never happened before. The Government were mobilising their women-kind, and for the first time were realising that women were a help in the hour of the country's need. (Applause.) Miss Morgan appealed for help in the work of carrying out National Registration. She felt sure they would help, for it seemed to her that this was essentially women's work-work in which the womanly virtues of discretion, tact, and courtesy could be so very well displayed. (Hear, hear.) As soon as they, had received the forms of the National Registra- tion Act, they would be able to say in what way they would be able to help the nation, and then courageously to carry it out to the very end. (Ap- plausc.) She had no fear that the Brecon women would do their duty in that respect. (Hear, hear.) In conclusion, Miss Morgan paid an eloquent tribute to the patriotic work which Lady Glanusk was doing, and, speaking of Mrs Drummond, said they hoped that wherever she went her meetings would be successful, and that she would arouse the country to a, realisation of its dangers. They could not get Belgium out of their minds. Their sky was blue, but it was the smoke of Belgium which made it blue for them. (Loud applause.) The resolution, which was seconded by Mrs Lloyd, was carried amidst loud applause. Large Cathering at Builth. j The meeting at the Kino, Builth Wells, on Tuesday, was presided over by Mrs Venables' Llewelyn. She was supported by Mrs Flora 1. Drummond, Mrs C. W. Woosnam, Mrs Amos Williams (Ashfield), and Mrs Telfer Smith. j The meeting, which was largely attended, was I of a most enthusiastic character. On the proposition of Mrs Amos Williams,, seconded by Mrs Aubrey Thomas, hearty thanks j were accorded the speaker. A similar compli- ment, on the motion of Mrs Telfer Smith, was j paid Mrs Venables Llewelyn. I The singing of the National Anthem terminated a successful meeting.

I Bank Holiday Entertainment. A I WAR LECTURER'S VISIT TO BUILTH MR. FRANK CARLTON. 1 An event of considerable interest is the forth- coming visit of Mr Frank Carlton-a lecturer and war correspondent of some repute—who will sub- mit a graphic series of actual war-films to the patrons of the Kino, Builth Wells, on Bank Holi- day (Monday) and Tuesday next, and give his most interesting lecture, entitled "The War— in picture and story Since returning from some of the scenes of European conflict, Mr Carlton has given his lec- ture in many of the principal towns in the King- dom with wonderfully successful results. Being full of thrilling and absorbing interest and con- taining nothing of the dry lecture element, the narration of facts and incidents is one which ap- peals to all. As a recruiting medium, the matter has receiv- ed the cordial approval of the War Office, which adds still more to its interest and importance. Mr Carlton has brought home with him not merely his impressions of what he saw, but,, also, many pictures, the result of his own watchful scrutiny of the incidents coming under his own observation. The difficulties he had to overcome, in order to secure the pictures, are graphically described—the risks he and his staff ran in secur- ing them being also pourtrayed. Very vivid are the pictures which reflect the sufferings of the Belgians, and the devastation that the Huns caused in many towns, their es- pecial object having been apparently to destroy or mutilate ecclesiastical buildings.

HAY FREEHOLDS I UNDER THE HAMMER. I I Mr Henry Byron (auctioneer, Hay) offered the following freehold properties for sale at the King's Head Hotel, Hay, on Monday afternoon. Lot 1 Nos. 9 and I o, Victoria Terrace, Cusop, near Hay, cottages and gardens, occupied by Messrs George Price and Wm. Pritchard, at weekly rents amounting to S6 108, each per annum, landlord paying the rates. Bidding commenced at £100 and rose to X170 at which figure the properties were knocked down to Mr F. Cadman, Hay. Lot 2: No. 5, Bridge Street, Hay, dwelling- house with a small yard at the rear. Starting at £80, the bidding reached C,9,5, when the lot was withdrawn. Lot 3: Four plots of garden ground lying and adjoining each other at Heolydwr, Hay, occupied by Messrs W. H. Gwatkin, James Howard, W. Hope, and E. Boucher, at respective annual rents of Xi 10s., £1 12s. 6d., Xi is. and £1 Is. There was no bidder. Mr R. T. Griffiths (Hay) was the solicitor for the I vendor. I

Try Magnesia for Your Stomach Trouble. IT NEUTRALISES ACIDITY & PREVENTS I FERMENTATION. Doubtless you have already tried pepsin, bis- muth, soda, charcoal, drugs, etc., and so you know that these things will not cure your trouble —in some cases they do Rot even give relief-but before giving up hope and.-decidmg that you are a chronic dyspeptic just try the effect of a little mag- nesia-not the ordinary carbonate, oxides or citrates, but pure BISURATED magnesia, which you can obtain locally from Messrs. Charles and Gwillim (late R- E. Charles), Medical Hall, Brecon, and Mr T. A. Coltman, of Builth Wells, or any other good chemist, in either powder or tab- let form. Take half-a-teaspoonful of the powder or two compressed tablets with a little water after your next meal, and see what a difference this makes. It will instantly neutralise the harmful acid which now causes your, food to ferment, giv- ing rise to wind, heartburn, flatulence and many other unpleasant symptoms, and you will find that, provided you take a little BISURATED mag- nesia immediately afterwards, you can eat almost anything and enjoy it without any danger of pain and discomfort to follow.

Former Brecon Master. I MILITARY HONOUR FOR MONS. GODIN. 1 Mons. Godin, who was formerly French master at the Brecon Boys' Intermediate School, and lat- terly, the French master of the Canton (Cardiff) Secondary School, has distin- guished himself in the war, fighting with the French forces. He is now recovering from wounds in a military hospital at Nice, and at Friday's meeting of the Cardiff Education Com- mittee the director of education (Mr J. J. Jack- son) read a communication detailing how he had been wounded by the bursting of a shell, resulting in leg and other injuries. He bad succoured his comrades in battle, including the commandant of his section, and had been awarded the French Cross of War. Upon the proposition of. the chairman (Mr H. M. Thompson), seconded by Alderman Illtyd Tho- mas, and warmly supported by Alderman W. J. Trounce, it was decided to send Mons. Godin a let- ter of hearty congratulation and sympathy, and expressing the hope that he would speedily re- cover to resume his work at Cardiff in due time.

What Might Have Been! BRECON AS UNIVERSITY CENTRE. The Bishop of Llandaff, speaking at Christ (College speech day, said he was much obliged to the Headmaster for his encouraging words in re- assuring him he would not be summoned by the Bishop of St. David's for trespassing on the lat- ter's preserves. (Laughter.) He was further re- assured on finding that he had a large number of supporters there should anyone attempt to molest him, Tor he found that a considerable proportion of the prize-winners came from the Diocese of Llandaff. (More laughter.) Apart from that, he had a slight hereditary claim upon the. good will of Christ College. He did not suppose many of them knew it, but his father, who was afterwards Bishop of St. Asaph, was one of the first pioneers of the great movement for a University of Wales. At that time his father wrote a great deal to the Press under the name of "Veritas," and one of the elements of the scheme which he put forward was to make Brecon the centre of the great Welsh University, and that St. David's College, Lam- peter, should be moved to Brecon to be near Christ College, which should be the centre. (Laughter.) Had the scheme been adopted, it would have been most excellent, and the Univer- sity of Wales would not have been, as now, split up into three centres. It would have been at Brecon, and would have received the inspiration, which Christ College now enjoyed, of some of the most beautiful scenery in Wales and some of the grandest mountains in the Principality. He did not know what Brecon would have thought of it, but it would have been a very good thing for Wales. (Applause.)

Every box of '4 ENGLAND'S GLORY" Matches need means MORE WORK for British W ork-people.-Moreland, Gloucester. 516

Builth Funeral. LATE MISS WILLIAMS. The funeral of Miss Netta Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Williams, Sudbrooke villa, Builth Wells, took place at St. Mary's Church on Saturday afternoon. Deceased had had a long and painful illness. Prior to leaving the house a brief service was conducted by Rev. Evan Jones (vicar of Alltmawr), when the hymn, "J esu lover of my soul," was feeling sung. Rev. Evan Jones also officiated in church and at the graveside. In church, the hymn, Nearer, my God to Thee was impressively sung. There was a large attendance of townspeople at the obsequies. I Principal mourners were:—Mr and Mrs Daniel Williams (father and mother), Miss Maggie Williams (sister) Mr Wm. Williams, Pontardawe (uncle) Mr and Mrs Thomas Watkins, Rock View, Oaklands (uncle and aunt) Mr and Mrs J. Daniels, Pontardawe (uncle and aunt) Mr G. Lloyd, Pon- tardawe (uncle) Miss Mackling Daniels, Pontar- dawe (cousin) Miss Netta Morgan, Pontardawe (cousin) Miss Jane James, Pontardawe (cousin); Mr Morgan Williams, Pontardawe (cousin); Mr Daniel Williams, Pontardawe (cousin); Mr Watkin Williams, Pontardawe (cousin); Mrs H. Jones (Pontardawe), Mrs J. Blick (Llandovery), Mrs A. Weale (Victoria Terrace, Builth Wells), Mrs W. Walters (Glasevvn, Builth Wells), and Mrs E. Davies (Bron Eppynt, Builth Wells). The remains were borne to the grave by Messrs Penry Thomas (Westwood), E. Davies (Bron Eppynt), W. H. Weatherley (The Cedars), T. Lewis (Kimberley), T. Jarman (Groe Street), and F. Sparkes (Broad Street). The unpolished carved panelled oak coffin, mounted with brass fittings, had a shield inscribed, "Our darling, Netta Williams, died July 20th, 1915, aged 17 years." Mr W. J. Lewis (undertaker) efficiently dis- charged the funeral arrangements. A large number of floral tributes were sent by relatives and friends.

Noted Oil Engines. 1 Messrs. Blackstone & Co., Ltd., of Stamford, were awarded the highest honour (silver medal) for their new Oil Engine by the Royal Agricul- tural Society of England at Nottingham Show. This engine may be started instantly from cold when worked with heavy (the cheapest) petroleum without a lamp. There is no use for a lamp. This effects a great saving in the cost of work- ing. The engine starts immediately by pulling a lever like a steam engine. The fuel oil is blown into the Combustion Chamber in the form of a fine mist and fired by a low tension magneto. Therefore, a Vapouriser is not needed. There is no external flame at any time, and as light volatile fuels such as petrol or spirit are not used there is positively no danger. There is forced lubrication and ring oilers to all the main points. This new invention of Messrs. Black- stone's marks a great advance in Oil Engines for all purposes, and insures the nearest approach to perfection in simplicity, economy and durabil- ity.—These engines can be seen at the Ystrad- gynlais Agricultural Show, on Tuesday next, at Messrs. J. E. Nott & Co.'s stand. b784 11

Acknowledgment. MRS. Harcourt-Wood (Commandant) wishes, on behalf of the Builth Red Cross Society, to thank Mr John Thomas, secretary of the Farmers' Union, for the cheque of £15. b790

Picnic.—A picnic was held on Friday in con- nection with Coxhall Wesleyan Church, and was well attended. It had been arranged that the event should take place on a meadow on Garth Hill, but, owing to the unpropitious state of the weather, the refreshments were laid out in the schoolroom. Miss Baskerville and Miss N. Moore, assisted by Miss Hatfield and Miss P. Jones, directed the arrangements, and the tables were in charge of Mrs E. J. Oldbury, Mrs Fel- ton, Miss Boss and Miss H. Baskerville, who en- listed the services of many willing helpers. A short musical entertainment followed the tea, at which Mrs G. H. Medlicott and Miss H. Basker- ville played a pianoforte duet, and a piano solo was given by Miss Baskerville. The clouds having by this time cleared a little, the party took a de- lightful ramble over Garth Hill. From a finan- cial point of view, the picnic was very successful. and the proceeds were devoted to the Church fund.

HEREFORD MARKET. There was an improved supply of cattle. Fat cattle met with a fair trade, but stores were of inferior quality and trade was slow. There was a moderate supply of sheep, which sold well, re- cent quotations being well maintained. Oxen made tenpence halfpenny to elevenpence per pound. Demand for fat and store lambs was good. Pigs were a short supply, with all-round keen demand for porkers.

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FARMERS' COLUMN. Newbridge-on-Wye fair is to-day (Thursday). Stock, worth £800, was disposed of by auction on the occasion of a single mart at Garth laet season. Hay harvesting has been delayed in the Cwm- du and Crickhowell district through the ralls of the past week. Erwood market prices, on Thursday, were Butter, 1/ eggs, 9 for 1/ chickens, 1/- per lb., ducks, lid; rabbits, 7d Ga»cli °gooscbtTriGs, 2d per quart; currants, 4d per lb. At Brecon, on Friday, there was a large and brisk sale. Prices :—Butter, 1/3 and Ii" per lb.; eggs, 8 and 9 for 1, chickens, 6/- to 8/(; per couple; ducks, 7/6 to 9/ plants (green? 6d per 50; rabbits, 6d to 9d each. Mr Geo. T. Jones, secretary of Vaynor Stock Fair Association, has resigned, owing to indif- ferent health. Mr Edward Berryman has under- taken the duties temporarily in' the hope of Mr Jones's eventual reeoverv. ¡ Recent decline in the wool trade at Brad- ford of from 4d to 6d for Colonial imports had & deterrent effect on business at Hereford last week. Prices were, therefore, considerably lower. Some farmers accepted the reduced rates, whilst others held on in anticipation of a rise by the, autumn. Talgarth market, on Friday, was well attend- ed. An adequate supply of produce met with quick sale. Ruling prices were :—Hen eggs. 9 for 1/ duck eggs. 7 for 1/ butter, 1/- and 1/1 per lb.; trussed chickens. 6/6 to 7/- per couple; trussed ducks. L. per lb.: cheese, 9d; rabbits. 6d to 9d each black-currants. 5d per quart; goose- berries, 2d; and new potatoes, lid per lb. Arrangements have been made by members of Yavnor Stock Fair Association to hold a jumble sale on behalf of the County War Fund. Can- vassers are as follow :-Stock-, Mr T. Evans (Neuadd, Cwmtaf) and Mr Roberts (Abercar), and contributions, Messrs. T. Evans and J. Lewis (Vaynor and Taffechan districti a-D d Messrs. E. Berryman and J. Davies {Ccfn dis- trict). Attendance at Rhayader market, on Wedncs- day, was small. An inadequate supply of pro- duce met good demand. Ruling prices' were :-Eggs, 10 for 1/ butter. 1/1 per lb.; live-chickens. 5/- to 5/- per couple; trussed ditto, 4/6 to 5' live ducks, 5/- to 6/ trussed ditto, 5/6 to 6/6: rabbits. 6d and 7d each cherries. 6d per lb.: tomatoes, 8d cucumbers, 6d each and new potatoes, lid per lb. At Presteign market, on Wednesday, there was but an average attendance. A scant supply of provisions was soon cleared. Prevailing rates were:—Live-chickens, 4/- to 5/- per couple; trussed ditto, 4/6 to 5/6: live-ducks, 5/- to 6/- trussed ditto, 5/6 to 6/6; eggs. 10/- for 1/ but- ter, 1/1 per lb.; rabbits. 6d and 7d each; cher- ries, 6d per lb. tomatoes. 8d: cucumbers, 6d each and new potatoes, Itd per lb. Hay market, on Thursday, was largely attend- ed, and a plentiful supply of produce was briskly disposed of. Prices were :—Hen eggs, 9 and 10 for 1/ duck eggs. 7 and 8 tor 1 butter, 1/2 and 1/3 per lb. live chickens, 1/- per lb. trussed ditto, 1/- and Ill: old hens (boilers), 9d and lOd live- ducks, 9d and 10d: trussed ditto. 1/ trussed- geese. 1/1: rabbits, 6d. 9d and 10d each: goose- berries, 2d per lb.; black-currants, 4d; and mushrooms, 7d and 8d. Among the list of owners, vendors, buyers and prices of cart,geldings and mares at Hereford horse show and sale, conducted by Messrs. Jack- son & McCartney at Hereford on the 17th inst.. were Mrs M. T. Pritchard. Llyswen, brown mare, sold to Mr Stokes for 81 guineas; Mr E. P. Jones, Sennybridge. dark-roan mare, sold to Mr Stokes for 80 guineas: Air D. Watkins. Priory, Clifford, brown mare, sold to Mr Scot-son. for 64 guineas: and Air F. Morris. Talyllyn, grey mare, sold to Air Williams. Handley, for 50 guineas. Mr F. W. Jones (Talgarth) also sold a chestnut gelding cob to Air Jones for 41 guineas. The first mart of the season at Garth was char- acterised by an average supply of stock, which, exchanged hands at satisfactory prices. Follow- ing business, a meeting was called, when Mr 1s3.ao Thomas (Caerau) presided. They had, he re- marked, hitherto run jointly with Llanwrtyd, but some farmers now thought the formation oi a. separate committee for the Garth mart was desir- able. Mr J. P. Williams (Cefnllan) and Mr Llewelyn Jones (Llwynpiod) believed the estab- lishment of a mart at Garth would be greatly to the benefit of the district farmers. Ultimately. Air James James (Garth Inn) was appointed secre- tary of the movement, and the meeting resolved I to -hold the marts fortnightly. Mr D. D. Williams (Board of Agriculture live stock officer for Wales), who is well known in Brecon and Radnor, lectured at Cowbridge and County Farmers' Club a few months ago, when he drew attention to the nondescript character of most of the herds at present on Glamorganshire farms. He reminded farmers that, at one time, the old Glamorgan cattle were the pride of the county, and urged them to go back to the old ideal of producing a pure breed which should be typical of the county, and again give it a distinc- tive reputation as a cattle-breeding district. Now that we are at war, the conditions which prevail- ed in Glamorgan agriculture during the French revolution may again be reproduced, and, perhaps, this history of the old Glamorgans may help the farmers of to-day to avoid at least those errors which caused the destruction of that once famous- county breed. The President of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries desires to draw the attention of farm- ers to the following arrangements that have been. made by the Government departments concerned to relieve the existing shortage in agricultural labour :—1. Instructions have been issued to General Officers Commanding in Chief aD to Officers Commanding District that (a1 When there is no one over recruit-able age available, a. working farm-bailiff or foreman, a head-carter, horseman, and second horseman in the case of &- large farm, or waggoner, a head stockman or- yardman, a shepherd, and necessary milkers (un- til either women, or men not of recruitable age can be trained to take their place, or other mean", can be provided to replace them) should not be iB- duced to enlist; (b) sufficient eiigine-drivers, blacksmiths and thatchers should be left, as far as possible, in every district. 2. Instructions have been given to pension officers not to raise questions* in the case of existing old age pensioners in res- pect of' any temporary increase of means due "to the pensioner's re-employment on account of short- age of labour arising out of and during the war, provided that there is no evidence of a. desire to pay, on account of the pension, less than the pro- per rates of wages. 3. Postmen who desire to- work in the harvest and who are offered employ- ment by farmers will be granted a period of special leave for that purpose. Some 300 horses were entered for Messrs. Jack- son and McCartnev's show and sale at Hereford on the 17th inst./ when excellent business was done, the top-price being 120gs. for a fine up- standing six-year-old bay geldingt 17 hands 111gb. entered by Capt. R. T. Hinckes, of Mance* Lacy, and reflecting the utmost credit upon his stew- ard. Mr A. J. Lane. Mr Wadlow, of Shifnall, Salop, became the purchaser, and was very satis- fied with the deal. Beautifully proportioned with good bloom and feather, the animal's action is perfect, and he was greatly admired by the large and representative company assembled from all Mparts of the British Isles. There were many new buyers, giving evidence of the increasing popularity of these shows and sales, which cer- tainly rank on a level with the best which are brought to the notice of the general public..£15 were offered in prizes, and the prize-list was a,& follows :Cla-ss 1—gelding or mare, suitable for town work. 4 years old or over 1st prize, cham- pion silver cup. value £ 10, Capt. R. T. Hinckes, Mansel Lacy; Mr W. J. Andrews, Bul- lingham: 3rd, Mr E. Ockey. Allensmore. Class. 2-gelding or mare, not over 16 hands, suitable for a gunner or vanner 1st prize, a, and 2nd, £1, Mr T. Bubb, Hagley; 3rd, Mr J. E. Jones, Treworgan, Ross. Judges were Mr D. P. John, Stanton Lacy, Ludlow, and Mr Johnson-Haugh-, ton, Harnage Grange Caund, Salop.

Speech Day. Annual Gathering at Christ College. BISHOP OF LLANDAFF ON THE LESSONS OF THE WAR. Tuesday was speech day at Christ College, Brecon. There was a large and influential assem- blage in the historic "big schoolroom." The prizes were distributed by the Bishop of Llandaff. In the absence of the Bishop of St. David's, the Headmaster, Rev. H. Halley Chambers, M.A., presided, and he was supported by Bishop Hughes, the Mayor of Brecon, Aid. Thomas Williams, Ald. David Powell, Mr R. T. Raikes (governors), and the assistant masters. The Headmaster, in reviewing the year's work, ,alluded to the difficulties occasioned by the war. Referring to the results of the Oxford and Cam- bridge Board examinations, he said there were ten candidates for higher certificates, of whom nine were successful, and, had it not been for domestic circumstances, the tenth would not have failed. As it was, he failed in only one subject. These nine candidates were successful and ob- tained five distinctions. In the lower certificates there were 15 candidates, all of whom were success- ful, obtaining, among them, 35 first-classes in the subjects. That was o a very good result for the school. Indeed, he could not remember in his time, or trace it in the past, when the proportion of successes was so high as in 1914. (Applause.) The results of the 1915 examinations were not vet published, and, although he could not quite hope for so great success, he quite expected the result of these to be solid and well up to the average. (Hear, hear.) It seemed, however, foolish this year to spend much time in surveying examin- ations, because examination results and games seemed to be swept into the vortex of the interest which the war had caused. For that reason, they had thought it well to print for prize day a record of what the boys had been doing in regard to af- fairs military. Making a passing reference to the ■Cadet Corps, Mr Chambers went on to speak of the roll of honour (this appears in full in another column). Five of the Old Boys had given their lives to their country. It was not for him to ap- praise them—it was for him and all to remember them. (Hear, hear.) There were others who had not been called upon for the supreme sacrifice, but who had suffered in the war. Five of the Old Boys had been mentioned in dispatches. Hincks, An old Hay boy, received the Military Cross, and they were proud to think it was splendidly won, and Budworth, who was closely connected with that neighbourhood and had previously obtained honours in the Boer war, had now obtained more -in this war. (Cheers.) The list came home to them in many ways. Four were killed in action, one died of disease, six were wounded, two prison- ers of war, one invalided from the Front, five men- tioned in dispatches, one obtained the D.S.O., and one the Military Cross. There were serving as officers 104, and, in the ranks, 83, making in all a total of 187 known Old Boys serving in the Army, which was a very large number in a school of 100 boys. (Cheers.) They might have increas- ed their list if they had added the names of goVernors, who had set the boys a good example. J Of the governors, there were serving Capt. Con- way Lloyd, Capt. Hughes Morgan and Capt. J. D. Evans. They all knew how the Archdeacon ?ad been serving, and there was a name still to I add, not the least in the county but the highest, that of Lord Glanusk. (Cheers.) | Bishop of Llandaff. I The Bishop of Llandaff, who received a very warm welcome, ratulated the headmaster and I his staff upon tlic. ..iirable results, and upon the .excellent state of tiucicncy into which the school I had been brought and i,intained for many years. (Applause.) The list read out was a most encour- aging and gratifying one. They were living in times which were entirely unprecedented. "Their honours' list showed they were living in extraor- dinary times. On that list were not only dis- tinctions at Oxford and Cambridge, but distinctions won on the field of battle. Their "roll of honour" was, in itself, an inspiration, and reminded them that they were living in times which, in years to -come, they might be very thankful to have lived /1 through. It was a great time, a very inspiring j time, a time of high and noble thoughts and noble deeds, a time when things are being done which 1 ,they never thought could be done; times of daring deeds equal to the courage of the best days of our history. They were looking forward to a happier future, to a happier and greater country, a nobler Empire, and a happier and better world than they had ever seen before. (Hear, hear.) Last Sun- day night, proceeded the Bishop, there was a Beene: in Cardiff which must have impressed everyone who witnessed it. He referred to the great inter- denominational gathering for intercession in Cathays Park. Over 40,000 people of every de- nomination came to join together in prayer and praise, asking their Heavenly Father for forgive- ness, for inspiration for our nation, for guidance, for victory for our arms, and for a blessing on our king and country and all our Allies. It seemed to him a sort of vision of the future, of a greater Union of hearts, a greater union of purpose and a greater union in the service of their Heavenly Father. (Applause.) In that great school they were being prepared and trained for the work of life. If there were anything that this war had impressed upon them more than another, both at home and abroad, it was that every man and woman had their duty to perform. Let the great j thought impress itself that we belonged to one great body and one great brotherhood. We must, stand side by side or else we would fall and fail. They were learning that they had got to be ready to make sacrifices and to give up what they be- lieved to be their rights and their interests, their pleasures and amusements, for the common cause, for the common good, so that they might be of some use to their country, to the great cause of truth ,and justice, to the cause of humanity, of righteousness and freedom throughout the world. (Applause.) We were learning as never' before that everyone bad a. duty to everyone else, and that we had no fight to live for ourselves. Speaking particularly to the boys, the Bishop said their characters were being formed partly by their own efforts, partly by the influence of those around them. and partly by such an institution as that school. As those, characters were being made to-day, were they likely j to be in years to come. It was a fine thing toO look forward to manhood; it was a grand thing to look forward with high thoughts and aspirations j to the plans of the future. They would never get positions or opportunities unless they made the right use of the opportunities which was given j them to-day—opportunities of self-discipline, ox j self-control, of self-culture, of doing their duty j in little things and so fitting themselves for the, greater that lay before them. (Applause). A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Bishop, on the proposition of Mr R. T. Raikes (who, the headmaster said, had five eons serving in the Army), seconded by the Mayor of Brecon. The proceedings terminated with cheers for the headmaster, the Bishop and the ladies. Tea was taken by the visitors, the Band of the Depot S.W.B. playing selections. At the morning service in the chapel, the Bishop of Llandaff, preached the sermon. List of Honours, Etc., 1914-1915. C. T. Davies, Companion of the Order of St. j Michael and St. George; H. B. Davies, 3rd Class Honours, History Finals, Oxford; G. B. H. Jones, £ 30 Open Exhibition (History), Sidney Sussex, College, Cambridge; C. E. Budworth, Distinguish- 1 ed Service Order; A. C. Hincks, Military Cross; W. M. Howells, Hanmer J. Miers, C. E. Bud- j -worth, J. T. Field, A. C. Hincks, mentioned in dispatches (for Naval and Military Commissions, see "Roll of Service" published in another column.) Higher Certificate of the Oxford and Cam- bridge Board J. Evans, G. B. H. Jones, L. B. Jones, P. C. Matthews, W. A. B. Price, F. M. Pryce, D. C. Thomas, W. S. R. Thomas, W. D'I G. Wilkinson (five distinctions). Lower Certificate: E. T. Akrill Jones, J. L. J. Davies, G. S. W. Evans, J. S. Eynon, F. James, J. M. L. Jenner, A. H. Johns, D. L. Jones, H. I. K. Jones, T. T. Macartney-Filgate, R. J. Parry, I. M. Powell, E. T. Sims, G. Thomas, H. E. Thomas. [No candidate failed. 35 first ,classes obtained in the subjects]. London University Intermediate B.A. P. C. Matthews. Exemption from Certain Professional Examinations E. Corbett, C. Howells, C. Ll. Morgan, J. D. H. Richards, W. Saunders Jones, •C- D. Thomas, A, L. Thomas, D. H. Davies. N.

I Llanwrtyd Council. I Registration and War Loan. I SECURING A "NEST EGG." A special meeting of the Llanwrtyd Wells Council was held on Thursday. There were present Messrs Nathaniel Evans (chairman), D. 1. Williams, R. Pugh Jones, Evan Price, J. R. Hope Davies, E. S. Morgan, J. A. Davies, J. E. Carey, Samuel Griffiths (clerk), and Rhys Williams (surveyor). I Registration Act. The Clerk explained the main provisions of the Act, and pointed out that their difficulty of carrying out the Act, would be naturally increased by reason of the fact that all visitors staying in the town on the 15th August would have to be registered by the Local Registration Authority. He submitted a scheme for the division of the town into convenient districts for registration purposes, together with a list of local gentlemen willing to undertake the duties of enumerators. Mr E. S. Morgan observed that the scheme ap- peared to have been carefully prepared, and proposed its adoption. Mr D. 1. Williams expressed his agreement with Mr Morgan's observations, and seconded the pro- position. The resolution was put to the meeting, and was unanimously agreed to. A general discussion followed, and it was arranged to have the memorandum books delivered to the enumerators at an early date, and that a meeting of this body might be convened to discuss matters before the actual work of registration is com- menced. War Loan. I The Clerk introduced this subject, in order that this Council might consider the advisability of investing a small amount in the War Loan. He had carefully considered thd financial position of the Council, and had assured himself the investment might safely be made unless the Council had good reasons to the contrary. Mr Hope Davies did not think the Council would be justified in making the investment without first submitting the matter to the ratepayers. The Clerk expressed the opinion that ratepayers could not reasonably complain against any action of the Council which was clearly intended for their benefit. Mr J. A. Davies agreed that the investment should not be made. He was of opinion that the Council should save as much as possible, and secure a "nest egg" in order to carry out the sewerage scheme which seemed to be inevitable. The Clerk replied that the investment in the War Loan would make a very nice nest egg," and was intended for this very purpose. No resolution was moved in the matter, and the subject was allowed to drop.

Builth and the War. I INTERCESSORY SERVICES. I Following the ordinary divine service at Horeb Congregational Church on Sunday evening, an intercessory service, assuming the form of a prayer meeting, was held. Rev. Lewis Beynon (pastor), who preached an appropriate sermon, conducted the proceedings. Suitable hymns were sung, and Miss Pugh (Noyaddisaf) presided at the organ. Prayers were offered and the hope fervently expressed that ere long, victory and peace would prevail throughout the land. The evening service at Alpha Presbyterian Church on Sunday, was devoted to intercession, when a special prayer was offered by Rev. Lewis James (pastor) for our soldiers and sailors. Appropriate hymns were sung, and Mr Garfield Jones presided at the organ. The Free Church Council's form for intercessory services was used. An intercessory service, in the form of a memorial one for our soldiers and sailors who had fallen dur- ing the war, took place at Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday evening. Rev. W. O. Williams (pastor) preached an appropriate sermon. Hymns specially selected.for the occasion were sung.

A Crickhowell Will. I COL. PARKINSON'S BEQUESTS. I Colonel James Robert Parkinson (of Glangrwyney Court, Crickhowell, lately commanding the Hamp- shire Regiment and the 37th Regimental District, J P. and D.L. for Brecknockshire), who died on the 6th May last, aged 56 years, left estate of the gross vo'ue of £ 40,247, of which X25,161 is net paa- sonalty. Testator left JE50 each to his sisters, Louisa Par- kinson, Marie Augusta Parkinson ani Emmeline Leach; £100 to his nephew and godson, Richard Leach. He left zC28 per annum to his servant, William Saunders, until he attains the age 70 years, and thereafter X13 per annum; X50 to W. Hughes, gardener at Glangrwyney Court, if in his service at his death X50 to his former bailiff, William Gough £1 for each year of service to each domestic servant of ten years service. He left C200 to William Blunt, his gun and fishing rods and re- quisites to Frank Bowker, now on service abroad; his furniture to his wife for life with the remainder to the person entitled to the Glangrwyney estates, and he left to her his consumable stores, absolutely.

Bredwardine Council. I SCARLET FEVER AT CUSOP. I At Bredwardine Rural Council on Thursday arrangements were made to obtain voluntary enumerators for the Registration Act, for the differ- ent parishes within the council's area. The medical officer reported six cases of scarlet fever in Cusop. Five of the persons had been removed to Hay Isolation Hospital. He also re- ported five further cases at Urchinfield. Three had been sent to isolation hospital, but two of them had (lace died. The surveyor submitted his estimate for repairs to footbridges at Pontyweston and Urchinfield. The former would cost £ 4, and the latter JE1 10s. The surveyor was instructed to have the work executed.

Speech Day-—continued. V. Evans, W. J. H. Morgan, W. D. Owen, G. Rees, C. Thomas. Bank Examinations G. Yen- I doll, W. Prosser. Prizes, Etc. Bishop Lloyd Memorial, W. D. G. Wilkinson; Form VI—classics, scripture, ancient history, 1, W. D. G. Wilkinson; 2, F. M. Pryce; Form VI —mathematics, science, 1, W. S. R. Thomas; 2, G. S. W. Evans; form V b—1, D. C. Thomas, 2, C. L. Morgan; form V. b—Greek, J. D. H. Richards; form V b—French, D. C. Thomas; form IV., G. R. Dunbar; form III., G. R. Heins; science, O. H. Jones; remove, W. V. Thomas; lower school, C. Jenner; (hon. mention, T. E. Griffiths); mathematical division 3, C. Thomas; hon. mention, C. L. Morgan, J. D. H. Richards, C. P. Howells; mathematical division 4, W. G. Fryer; mathematical division 5, R. Arnott; (p.a. J. M. Lewis); mathematical division 6, D. W. R. Thomas; mathematical division 7, A. du Heaume; science divisions 2 and 3, W. G. Fryer, C. Tho- mas (hon. mention G. R. Dunbar); Mr Donald- son's modern history essay—class A, J. Evans; class B, J. S. Eynon; class C, O. H. Jones; draw- ing, H. Scudamore.