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

St. David's Vicar. WELCOME AT VESTRY MEETING. At St. David's (Brecon) Vestry meeting, on Tuei-day evening, Councillor William Williams ex- tended, on behalf of the parishioners, a very hearty welcome to the new Vicar, Rev. John Simon. He hoped that the rev gentleman had thoroughly re- covered from his recent severe indisposition and that he would now be able to resume his important and sacred duties with renewed vigour, as there was a lot of important work to be done in the parish. The parish, proceeded Mr Williams, was a fairly populous and extensi ve one, and in the parishioners of Llanfaes the new Vicar would find a very warm-hearted people, who were ea-ily led, but if anyone attempted to drive them they would find the task very difficult. (Laughter.) Mr Williams moved a resolution, offering to the Rev. and Mrs Simon the hearty con- gratulations of the parishioners on the former's appointment to the living. Mr J Norbury (senior churchwarden) seconded, and the resolution carried amidst applause. Rev. John Simon, in responding, said he was exceedingly pleased with the welcome given both to himself and Mrs Simon in the parish* He thanked Councillor Williams and the Vestry for their very kind expressions. The churchwardens were re-elected, namely Mr James Norbury fparish warden) and Mr T. J. Norbury (Vicar's warden).

Crickhowell Guardialls. I NEW CHAIRMAN. I MR GWILYM C. JAMES ELECTED. I At the fortnightly meeting of the Crickhowell Board of Guardians on Tuesday, Mr Gwilym C. James was unanimously appointed chairman of the Board in succession to the late Mr Richard Morgan, and Mr Evan Williams vice-chairman. The new chairman thanked the Board for the honour they had conferred upon him, ard said he hoped to merit their e7e. He was glad to say that as far as the ices of the Union were concerned, since he had a member, there had been a considerable improve:iierf, and they had been able to effect a considerable reuuetion in the rates. He trusted they would continue to devote their energies in the future, as they had done in the past, in the discharge of their onerous duties to the satis- faction of the ratepayers and everyone concerned (Hear, hear). Mr Gwilym James is a well known solicitor, but has retired from practice He is an ex-High Sheriff of Monmouthshire, a member of the Brecon- shire County Council, and Military Representative for the Crickhowell district. Mr James, who is a keen business man and has a thorough grasp of public affairs, resides at Llanwysg, Crickhowell. Mr Evan Williams, the vice-chairman, is a gaardian who has won the confience of his fellow membeis and the ratepayers by efficient service.

Brecon Women's Working Party for the War, To the Editor of the "Express." >Sir,—The meetings held at the Council Chamber, Brecon, every Wednesday from 3 till 4 p.m. will, after this date, be discontinued until further no- tice. Any ladies desirous of knitting socks, which are, and still will be, much needed, may obtain wool for that purpose at 18, Castle Street, any evening after six. Miss de Winton has expressed great satisfaction with the work done, and the letters of grateful thanks from officers and men testify to the re- liability of the well-made socks and garments we have sent to the field of action. I .take this opportunity of thanking all who have been interested, and have worked so aibly through the winter months. Yours, &c., I M. GWILYM JONES, b736 President. I

Liandrindod Wells Items. I ENTERTAINMENTS.—Special entertainments were provided at the Grand Pavilion and the Kino for the Easter holidays. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Miss Watkins, of Brickfield Terrace, a very old -and respected inhabitant cf the town. APPEAL TRIBUNAL.—The next session of the County Appeal Tribunal will probably be held on Saturday. EASTER.—The number of visitors who arrived for the Easter holidays was most .satisfactory. In fact, the town has seldom, if ever, had a better Easter. CONVALESCENT SOLDIFRS.-Several private con- certs have taken place at the larger houses for the convalescent soldiers, and local artistes con- tinue to gladly give t-heir services for this work. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—On Sunday the Rev. D. Arthur Davies (pastor) was assisted in the services by Pte. the Rev. T. L. Davies, of Sbef- field, and Sergt. W. Silver, B.A., of New College. A solo was sung by Mr Powell Jones. MR. KENNEDY JONES.—Mr Kennedy Jones, of The Links, Grosvenor Road, has not become mem- ber for Wimbledon. Nevertheless, he achieved the marvellous feat of polling 7,159 votes after a 7 days' contest against Sir Stuart Coats, the 'Coalition candidate, whose majority was 1,811. ST. GEORGE'S DAY.—The Boy Scouts and the Girl Guides co-operated in selling flags for the Lord Roberts Memorial Fund on Monday, and they did exceedingly well, the cause of disabled soldiers winning general support. The seUers were entertained to dinner at Derrett's by the kindness of Mr J. de Winton. SCOUT CERTIFICATE.—The Scout headquarters have awarded a certificate to Marcel Joostens, the Boy Scout (a, Belgian Refugee) who displayed fine courage and promptitude in extinguishing the flames which burst out at the recent Council School entertainmeat, when the children perform- ers were momentarily placed in considerable dan- ger. EASTER AT GWALIA.—The Gwalia programme for Easter was an exceptionally good one, and it ex- tended from April 20th to 24th. The soloists -were Miss Sophie Rowlands, R.C.M., Miss Alice Cameron, Mr David Harry, R.A.M., Mr David Evans, E.A.M., Mr T. Pryce Jones, Mr Arthur Edwards; the elocutionist, Mr W. Hopkin Jones; 'and the accompanist, Miss Grace Howell, C.R.A.M. The Easter golf competition took ptace over the week-end, and the golf cups were presented on Monday evening. The old and new Gwa-lias were full to overflowing. i

I Breconshire Marriage. INTERESTING WEDDING AT CRAY. I LINDSAY—PRICE. The marriage was solemnised at Cray Parish Church, by the Rev. Ogwen Davies (vicar), on Wednesday, of 'Miss Annie Price, fourth daughter of Mr Owen Price, J.P., C.C., and Mrs Price, Nantyrharn, Cray, and Captain Alexander Lindsay, R.A.M.C., only son of Dr. R. W. Lind- say 'and Mrs Lindsay, Edzell, Buchlyvie, Stirling, Scotland. The bride who was attired in white and carried a lovely bouquet composed of white roses, heather and lilies of the valley, was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were Miss T" 11_- T =-1.æ<t. "I""I"'Thf\. Margaret J-nce and Miss -uorotny uuiuway,  each wore mole coloured costumes and carried bouquets of white roses and pink carnations. The best man was Mr Harold E. Monteith. The ceremony was a quiet one, and after a reception at Nantyrharn, the happy couple motored to the Midlands, where the honeymoon will be. spent. The following were the guests Mrs Lindsay, mother df bridegroom; Miss Dorothy Lindsay (sister); Mrs and Miss Thomas, Abersenny; Captain and Mrs T. P. Thomas. Brecon; Miss Jean Thomas; Mr and Mrs Walter Evans, Baily- bedw; Mr and Mrs W. O. Price: The Rev. and Mis Ogwen Dayics, Dr. and Mrs Lewis. Ystaly- fera, Miss Morgan, Caeaunewydd; Mr H. Mon- teith, Sterling; Mr J. Walker, Glasgow; Mrs Rees, Brynawel; Mr D. Davies, Rhydbled. The church was very tastefully decorated by Mis O. Davies with greens, Lenten lilies and daf- fodils. Several arches were also erected.  LIST (? PRESENTS. Bride to bridegroom, silver-mounted dressing case; bridegroom to bride, gold watch 'bracelet; father and mother of bride, cheque: sisters, cheque; Miss Margaret Price, set of silver brushes Mr D. W. Price, case of surgical instruments: Mr and Mrs W. 0. Price, cheque; Mrs and Miss Thomas, Abersenny, cheque; Captain and Mrs T. P. Thomas, cheque; Mr and Mrs Ernest, New Zealand, cheque; Miss Bessie Ernest, cheque: father and mother of bridegroom, canteen of cutlery; Miss D. Lindsay (sister), case of silver tea knives; Misses Lindsay (aunts), case of silver servers; Miss Morris (aunt), silver dessert stand; Mrs Morris (aunt), embroidered linen cloth; Mrs Lindsay (aunt), case silver tea knives; Mr and Mrs McKinnon and family (uncle and aunt). silver and china cake dish; Colonel and Mrs Crawford, cheque; Mr and Mrs Morgan and fam- ily. Caeaunewydd, cheque; Miss Morgan, Caeau- newydd. afternoon tea cloth; Mrs Owen Davies, Brecon, cheque; Mr Morgan Morgan. Aberllech, cheque: Mrs Henry Harris, Aberllech, silver chain purse: Mr and Mrs Alfred Harris, pair silver vases Dr. and Mrs Lewis, Ystalyfera, silver tray Mr and Mrs and Misses Miller, cheque: Mrs Rees, Ystalvfera, afternoon tea cloth; Miss Margaret Davies, County School, Brecon, case of silver tea- spoons: Misses Moore and Evans, silver bon bon dish; Misses Lewis and Wallis, pair of silver rose bowls; the pupils of County School, Brecon, pair silver vases; Miss Enid Williams, silver thimble; Miss Elsie Morgan, Libanus, Wedgewood marma- lade pot; Mr and Mrs Morgan and family, Llan- 'brynean, pair silver candlesticks; Miss Thomas, Cwmpadest, silver muffiner; Mrs McTurk. silver entree dish; the Rev. and Mrs Ogwen Davies, cheque; Mr and Mrs Evans, Bailybedw, china tea set; Mr John Morgan, Ystalyfera, case silver spoons; Mr A. J. Morgan, Ystalyfera, silver ink stand: Mr and Mrs Price,Tanyfedw, silver and oak inkstand The Misses Price, Tanyfedw, silver and glass jam'dish; Mr J. Price, junior, silver match box; Mr and Mrs H. Morgan, Ystaly- fera, pair of pictures; Miss Brown, Buchlyvie. volume of "Burns" Mr and Mrs W. J. Thomas, Ystradgynlais, silver and glass sardine dish: Mrs Perkins, Chapel House, silver fern pot; Mrs Rees, The Manse, silver dessert spoons and forks: Miss Ccrjdwen Rees, embroidered cloth; Miss K. Rob- erts. Ystalyfera, tea serviettes; Miss Betty Eynon Davies, embroidered towels; Mr and Mrs Jones. Waungocfh, pair of cushion covers; Mr Arthur Monteith, Stirling, silver water jug: Mr Harold (Monteith, Stirling, case silver servers: Miss L. A. Williams, Reservoir House, silver and glass sugar dredger; Mr and Mrs Hastie, Buchlyvie, silver fish knives and forks; Mr and Mrs Timothy Powell, antique dish; Mr and Mrs Thomas and family, Cefn House, cheque; Mr and Mrs W. Bowen Evans, silver bon bon dishes; Mr and Mrs Thomas, Cefn Villa, Sennybridge, cheque: Mr and Mrs Williams, Trephilip, silver sauce boats in stand; Mr and Mrs Jones, Post Omce, sUver and china butter dish; Mr and Mrs Rees, Hhiw. silver and china jam dish; Mr and Mrs Morris Morris, Whitchurch, silver muffineer: Miss Elea- nor Price, late Tanyfedw, cheque; Mrs Rees, Brvnawel, cheque; Mr and Mrs Evans, Wern- llertai, silver egg cruet; Mr Hando, Brecon, sil- ver egg cruet and toast rack; Mr and Miss Davies, Lhvynpir, case silver tea knives; Miss Davies, Nant-ybendy, cheque; Mr and Mrs W. T. Morgan. Broadoak, tea-cosy; Mrs and Messrs. Morgan, Cwmclydach, cheque; Mr and Mrs Morgan, Llwynneuadd, cheque; Mr and Mrs Howell Powell, Pontybat, silver and glass rose howl; Mr and Mrs Thomas, Talachddu, silver candlesticks and inkpot; Mr and Mrs Morgan, Ynismvnach, silver and glass butter dish; Messrs. Price, Aber- cray, silver cake stand; Mr and Mrs Howell Lewis, Ystradgynlais, carved stool: Mr D. Davies, Rhybled, cheque; Mr and Mrs W. Williams, Bryncelyn, cheque; Mr and Mrs S. Davies, Aber- car, case of silver spoons and tongs: Mrs Tho- mas, Glasfynydd, silver cake dish; Mr and Mrs Havard, Lion, silver crumb scoop; Misses Hav- ard, silver grape scissors; Miss Smith, Llwyn- celyn, silver serviette rings; Mr Morgan, postman, case of silver spoons and clock; Mr and Mrs Roderick, Pantygrafog, cheque; Mr and Mrs Price, Llwynon, cheque; Mr and Misses Prit- chard, Abersenny, silver butter dish Misses Dav- ies, Abercar Villa, silver cake dish Mr and Mrs Watkin Joseph, Maesydd, silver crumb scoop: Mr and Mrs W. M. Davies, Sennybridge, eiderdown quilt; Mr Thomas Price (senior), Pantma-es, cheque; Mr and Mrs Price, Pantmaes, silver and glass salad bowl and servers: Mrs and Miss Dav- ies, Aberhyddnant, silver rose bowl; Mr and Mrs [ Griffiths, Crugian, hand painted table centre; Miss Kate Aaron, Sennybridge, afternoon tea cloth: Mr and Mrs Thomas, Llwynneuadd, silver and glass biscuit barrel; Mr and Mrs Rees, Marchog- dir, silver and glass marmalade pot; Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Coedhowell, cheque; Miss Eliza Lloyd, Bull Cottages, Defvnock, cheque; Mr and Mrs Evans, Nantsisil, silver and glass salt cellars; Mr and Mrs Davies, Penwern, silver and glass rose bowl; Mr and Mrs Davies, Rihydowcn,, silver and glass jam dish; Mr and Mrs W. Price, Glyn- saer, silver cruet: Mr and Mrs Roberts, Council School, silver and glass honey pot; Mr and Miss Morgan, Usk Villa, silver table toaster: Messrs. and Misses Evans, Liwynmeurig, cheque; Mr and Mrs Evans, Cwmcynwal, cheque; Mrs Jones, Dora-lit, silver and china butter dish; Mr and Mrs James, Ysguborfawr, cheque; Mr and Mrs Jones, Cwmlleyfog, cushion cover; Mr and Mrs Abbie, Bucklyvie, British Student song book; R.ev. J. A. Macdonald, Bucklyvie, silver tea caddy; Captain Brecbin and Miss McOnie, Bucklyvie. case silver fish knives and forks; Mr and Mrs T. Thomas. Ystradgynlais, linen tea. serviettes; Mr and Mrs Fred Lewis, Cray Stores, table cloth and ser- viettes; Mrs and Miss Jones, Meityfechan, tea tray; Mrs Jones and family, Cwmuchaf, cheque: Mr and Mrs Jones. Cilbrydwen, cheque; Mr and Mrs Stephens, Pantglas, cheque; Mr and Mrs Thomas, Bailygwern, cheque; Miss Thomas, Pen- twyn, cheque; Dr. and Mrs R. W. Jones and Miss Jones, silver egg cruet; Mr and Mrs Chad- wick. Abergavenny, silver syphon holder; Mr and Mrs W. J. Davies, Usk Pharmacy, set silver ser- viette rings; Mr Williams, Ynis Villa, Senny- bridge, cheque; Miss M. Blair Powell, Athrawdy, silver photo frame; Mrand Mrs H. Phillips, Castledu, drawn thread cloth; Mr and Mrs Dav- ies, Post Office, Sennybridge, silver rose bowl; Mr and Mrs Evans. (late Cefntwrch), drawn thread cloth; Mr and Mrs James, Pentreuchaf, silver serviette rings in case; Mr and Mrs Jones, Gelly- wlyb, cheque; Miss Lewis, Ow-mpadest, silver and china cruet stand; Mr and Mrs Lewis, Blaencray, silver and glass honey pot; Miss Burrows, Bre- con, drawn thread cloth; iMrs McFarlane, East- more, cheque; Captain and Mrs and Mr J. Wal- ker, Glasgow, travelling rug; The Misses Jones, Cefnfedw, silver egg cruet; Mrs Williams, Brvn Road, Ystradgynlais, drawn thread cloth; Mr D. Morgan and Mrs W. Williams, Brecon, drawn thread bed spread Mr and Mrs D. Evans, Cae- crwn, cheque; Mr and Mrs Bennett, Tycanol, cheque: Mr Jones, Pencroesffyrdd. cheque: Mr and Mrs Jones, Glwydcaenewydd. drawn thread cloth; Mr and Mrs Morgan, Pantgrafog. cheque: Mr and Mrs D. T, Jeffreys, Camden, Royal Worcester vase; Mrs Price and Misses Watkins, Henny, cheque: Mr and Mrs Howells, Gwaencae- j nnveii, choyue. 733

I Edw Eisteddfod. I Llanbadarn-y-garreg Competitions. I LJST OF AWARDS. Promoted by Llanbadarn-y-garreg Congregational Church, a successful eisteddfod was held in the chapel, situate some four miles up the Edw Valley, on Good Friday. There was a crowded audience, and the proceeds were ou behalf of the chapel fund. Arrangements were effected by Rev W. Roderick (secretary and pastor), who was assisted by Mr Albert rrice (Llanbadarn-y-garreg). The chair was taken by Mr G. E. Sayce (editor, Brecon and Radnor Express "), who also acted as adjudicator of the literary items Mr Frank Davies (Builth Wells) adjudicated on the musical competitions. The Chairman, in a brief speech, congratulated Llanbadarn-y-garreg friends on their enterprise, and hoped the financial result would well reward them for their efforts. The eisteddfod was a valuable asset to Welsh life, and tended to develop the best and brightest in character. The institution was also responsible for bringing o light and perfection what. would otherw ise have been dormant talent. Some of the foremost Welshmen of the age owed much to the eisteddfod, and they should all endeavour to uphold it for the benefit of posterity. He was interested to learn, on good authority, that the late "Llew Buallt" a name revered in that locality--was born a few hundred yards away from that chapel, and that be, as a young man, became a member of that very Church. If only to perpetuate the memory of Llew Buallt," Edw Valley should never be without its annual eisteddfod. Again, competition not only brought young people out but trained them to take defeats-because someone must always lose—grace- fully and bravely, and this, in itself, was a great attainment. I The Competitions. I Th. C.. i. The eisteddfod song having been rendered by Miss Violet Webb (Aberedw), the competition was an- nounced for children under 12, "Daniel's Band" (Sankey, 71). Adjudicating om the performances, Mr F Davies said the first singer had a very good voice and sang in good tune. She caught the right spirit of the solo. This competitor, however, made one wrong note and repeated the error in each verse Number two had a sweet voice. There were, how- ever, several wrong notes in her rendering of the music. Her intonation was also faulty, and, no doubt, she could have done much better had she not been so nervous. The first prize (given by Mr Aaron Powell) would go to Miss Enid Jones (Hendre) and the second (also given by Mr. Aaron Powell) to Miss Dora Watkins (Hargest). The winners were invested by Mr John Price (Pengraig). Six questions in general knowledge. — 1st, Mr Albert Price, Llanbadarn-y-garreg; 2nd, Mrs Handley, Aberedw. The winners were invested by Miss Price (Pengraig), who also gave the prizes. The recitation competition for children under 15 on the hymn, "0 love of God" (Congregational Church Hymnal, no. 55), proved most interesting. The adjudicator said there was but little to choose between the merits of "Kruer" and "Gertie." "Kruger's" enunciation was good, and he had a fairly good conception of the hymn. He also recited with naturalness, but his great fault was a jerky style and an almost enti, e lack oi euphony Gertie's enunciation was good, and she, too, had a fairly good grasp of the hymnologist's meaning. I I G-rtie's rendering was very natural, but she suffered somewhat through a little lapse of memory. All points considered, he could not do fairer than divide the first and second prizes (given by Miss Omerod) between them The winners were Master Richard Watkins and Miss Gertie Jones, who were invested by Mr Albert Price. The prize (given by Mr B Mills, Llwyn) for the best story told at the time was won by Mrs Handley Abereclw), who was invested by the donor. Commenting on the solo for children, under 16. on the selection, "I'm a Pilgrim" (Sankey, 364), Mr Davies said the only competitor (Miss Enid Jones, Hendre) had a good voice, and gave a very pleasant rendering, but s he did not give some of the notes their due value. Her effort, generally, however, was well worthy of the prize, given by Mr Aaron Powell. The young lady was invested by Mr Albert Evans, Cregrina. The winner of the prize (given by Mr Miller, a j visitor) in the impromptu speech contest was Mr Albert Price (Llanbadarn-y-garreg), who was in- vested by Mrs Thomas, Pentwyn. 1 One of the most important contests was that of the open solo for females on '1 The Beautiful City (Sankey 403). Three appeared on the platform. The adjudicator, in the course of his remarks, said the first singer had a sweet, sympathatic voice, but ) had not sufficient reserve to do justice to the solo, and where there should have been a crescendo there was a decrease of power. The reading was not quite correct in one or two places, but she sang well iu tune. The second had a more powerful voice, though the quality was not so pleasing as that of number one. There were several wrong notes.. She also sang in rather a jerky style, and, he was convinced, she would do much better with a little training. The third had a good voice, and was a more matured singer than the other competitors. Her phrasing was especially good. She went wrong in the first verse, singing the last three bars in the solo too soon. The first prize (given by Mrs Omerod) went to Miss Violet Webb (Aberedw) who was invested by Mr Davies, Penberth, and a special prize (given by Mr T. Davies, J.P., C.C., Vronolau) to Miss Thomas (Pentwyn), who was invested by Mr Rees Pugh. The unpunctuated reading contest created a great deal of amusement, and the prize (given by Mr Miller) was divided between Miss V. Webb and Mrs Handley, both of Aberedw. The former was in- vested by Mr Geo. Davies (Rhysgog), and the latter by Mr T. Davies, J.P., C.C. (Vronolau). The open recitation on Mr W. Prothero's poem, "The Present War," was much appreciated, the prizes being given by the author himself. Two competed, viz., "H.P. Sauce" and Verdun" The adjudicator said both ladies recited very well, and emphasised that he looked for four important points in a good recitation, viz., interpretation (con- ception of the piece and reproducing it), enunciation, naturalness and descriptiveness. "H.P. Sauce" excelled in naturalness but was inclined to be sing- song and devoid of animation here and there. Whilst she had a fairly gcod conception of the author's ideas she failed to reproduce them to the best advantage. Enuuciation and descriptiveness (giving life and colour to the poem) required attention. This competitor, however, rose to the occasion, and gave a beautiful interpretation of the prayer at the close of the poem. Verdun commenced at once with more life and soul. She brought out the poet's idea with clear, bold enunciation, and excelled also in better interpretation and descriptiveness. But her chief fault was lack of naturalness. Her effort was, perhaps, overdone, and the introduction of a little more grace and ease would make her perform- ance an excellent one. She excelled in the climax, and concluded by giving a very fine interpretation of the prayer. He had no hesitation in awarding the first prize to Verdun," Mrs Handley (Aberedw) and the second to "H. P. Sauce," Miss Bertha Watkins (Glanedw). The winners were invested, amid applause, by Private T. Pugh, 5th Welsh Regiment (invalided home from active service). The winner of the best love-letter transpired to be Miss Violet Webb (Aberedw), who was invested by ) Mr R. Morris. The prize was given by Mis' Omerod. Marks obtained in this competition were — Mary, of Love Cottage," 82 out of 100 Mary, 2, Union Street, Loveland," 76; and Johu, 4, Hiyrh Street, Llanbadara-r-garreg," 71. Only one party sang the quartette, There is a green hill far away (Sankey, 6 t 4-first tune), viz Misses Maud Powell (Blaenmilow) and Violet Webb (Aberedw), Rev. W. Roderick and Mr W. Jones (Hendre). Mrs Omerod gave the prize. Mr Frank Davies said the party contained good voices, and the balance was fairly good. The blend was not as good as it might have been had the singers been arranged differently. The rendering, generally speaking, was very creditable. Miss Maud Powell, i representing the party, was invested by Mr Dansy Watkins. j On the motion of the Rev. W Roderick, seconded by Mr T. Davies, J.P., C.C., thanks were heartily accorded the chairman, adjudicators, and all who had contributed to the eisteddfod's success, and the proceedings closed with the singiag of the National Anthem.

I Scarcity of Labour. Brecon and Radnor Farmers. I IMPORTANT RESOLUTION. Mr J. P. Griffiths (secretary of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union), on the instruction of the Executive Committee, has forwarded the fol- lowing resolution to the proper quarters :— "That this meeting of the Executive Committee of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union is convinced that scarcity of labour has already seriously handicapped the agriculture of the coun- try, and, with reference to single men, we beg respectfully to urge that, as there are no cottages I on the majority of the rarius in Brecon and Hart- nor, which is also equally true of Wales generally and of the farms in the hilly districts of the border English counties (at least 50 per cent. of the skilled labour employed on the farms is that of fanners' sons, or hired men of eighteen to twenty- five, 'and 75 per cent. under the age of thirty, all single and living in), to withdraw these men, or any considerable number of them would make it impossible for farmers to maintain the cultivation of their farms, or their valuable flocks and herds as at present. So, instead of producing more food for man and beast, many farmers would fail to carry on, and the prodHctiveness of all these farms would be seriously diminished. In the national interest we also respectfully urge that it be an instruction to the Tribunals that, generally speaking, farmers be allowed to retain for agricul- ture the skilled labour now on the land."

Farmer's Daughter's Death. I A SAD STORY. I A SXD STORY. I GRF AT LOSS OF SISTER. I A painfully sad story was told to the deputy coroner (Mr W. Jones Williams) and a jury of which the Rev. E. Davies was the foreman, at an inquest held at Argoedlwyd farm, Libanus, on Saturday, touching the death of Mary Gwen Jones, daughter of Mr John Jones, Argoedlwyd, who was found dead on Thursday. Mr Jones said his deceased daughter was 17 years of age. His other daughter died albout- a month ago. Deceased was a, healthy and happy girl, but she had been upset a great deal of late by her sister's death. She said that morning (Thursday) to a brother that she could not live long without Maggie (her dead sister). She had never, however, threatened to do anything to her- self, and spoke of going to Trephilip, saying she would enjoy herself there over the holidays. Witness last saw her alive on Thursday. He came back from Brecon market about mid-day and deceased who was then in her usual health, was dressing, ready to go with him to Brecon with the intention of going to Trephilip. She was up- stairs and appeared to be quite happy. They had lunch together after which he went out to attend to the trap. As he was putting the pony in the trap he heard a noise in the house. He ( called to his daughter but receiving no answer he went into the back-kitchen where he found her lying on her back with a gun near; the barrel of the gun was pointing towards her. This gun was kept in a corner in the house, but was not loaded when he last put it by; he never kept it loaded. The cartridges were kept in a box in a cupboard. His daughter would know where he kept them, but she had never shot with a gun. He examined the gun when he picked it up and found an empty cartridge in it. Deceased, when he found her was not dead but unconscious, and he immediately sent 'for a doctor. Gwilym Jones (14), brother of deceased, said he was talking to his sister after his father and mother had gone to town on Thursday morning. when she told him she could not live long without Maggie. She did not threaten to do anything to herself. She had often been crying since Maggie had been buried and was depressed. Deceased never spoke to him about the gun. Dr. G. P. Francis, who was called to the case, gave evidence to the effect that death was due to shock and internal hemorrhage caused by a gun- shot wound. From what he heard from Mr Jones as to the position of deceased when found lie came to the conclusion from the direction of the wound and other circumstances that deceased in all .probability placed the gun on the bench in the back kitchen, put the barrel pointing to her side, bent forward and pulled the trigger. The jury returned a verdict that deceased died (from the effects of a gun shot wound self-inflicted whilst of unsound mind. The foreman, on be- half of the jury, expressed their deep sympathy with the family.

Unexpended Balances. I To the Editor of the "Express." I Sir,—I happen to be one of two trustees of a. sum of £ 30, balance at bank on account of the now defunct Brecon Eisteddfod. It is also with- in my knowledge that there are other sums at banks in the town in connection with the extinct Dog Show, Literary Institute, and Amateur Christy Minstrels. The whole must amount to nearly £ 100. In view of the abnormal Ttimes in which we are Jiving, when funds are urgently required for the relief of our wounded soldiers and for the upkeep of our hospitals (local and otherwise), it occurs to me that these unexpended balances might be utilised for one or more of these excel- lent objects. May I suggest that the committees concerned should be called together with a view to taking steps to sanction this diversion. I shall be very pleased to give any help I can in this direction. Yours, etc., Caedrvssu, Brecon, DAVID POWELL. [| Apnl24th,1916. j

I Teaching the Young I Idea. I I Music and Singing. I AN EXCELLENT BRECON MOVEMENT. A children's concert at the Guild Hall, Brecon, on Wednesday evening in last week, provided a happy conclusion to the first session of the highly- successful Tonic Solfa Classes organised at the Plough Congregational Chapel. These classes a-re quite an innovation in the town, and weizie inaugurated by a committee with the object of II encouraging music and singing. The movement, which was not confined to one denomination only, for the promoters seek to benefit all the j Churches in the town, has proved most success- ful. The solfa class was instructed by Mr Rhys r Jones and the violin class by Mr Herbert Marshall. They were well supported by music- lovers, and a most generous contributor to the funds was Mr David Morgan (Delfryn). The committee were also fortunate in securing the services of Mr Tom Jenkins as secretary, and it is hoped that the classes will be continued with renewed vigour next autumn, for there can be little doubt that they are highly appreciated and a distinct benefit to the young people. At the concert, on Wednesday, the results of the examinations were made known and certificates distributed to the successful pupils, and a capi- tal programme of vocal items and competitions was arranged. A children's choir, under the baton of Mr Rhys Jones, sang with very pleasing effect popular choruses, including that charming children's part-song by Sir Arthur Sullivan, "0 hush thee, my babie." The choir were supported by some very promising young vocalists, which clearly evidenced the fact that there is plenty of latent talent in the town and a. place for such training as that organised by the promoters of the classes. The Mayor of Brecon, an enthusiastic eistedd- fodwr. gave prizes for competition, and also pre- sided over the entertainment, taking the oppor- tunity, in an introductory address, to sound the praises of the elevating arts of vocal music and elocution. He incidentally mentioned the fact that in a talk he bad had with a soldier home from the trenches, one of the best stimulants to the Welsh regiments before and after the fray was found in the singing of the old Welsh hymn- tunes. (Applause.) He spoke highly of this new movement in the town, and said it afforded full opportunity to the children of the various de- nominations of becoming musicians and vocalists. Principal Lewis, in distributing the certificates and prizes, made reference to the report of the examiner (Mr W. T. Davies. Talgarth), who said the candidates did remarkably well, reflecting great credit not only on themselves, but also on the excellent teaching they must have received. (Hear. hear.) Mr Davies was surprised to find such beautiful voices, and voice production had evidently not been neglected. Were it not for a little nervousness on the part of some of the candidates, the tests would have been perfectly rendered, and he expressed his delight to bear that the classes were going to be continued, be- lieving tha.t it would do much to popularise once again in the town of Brecon the art of music. (Applause.) Proceeding, Principal Lewis offered his congratulations to the successful candidates, expressing the hope that they would continue to attend the classes. He also congratulated the promoters of the illoveuwnt-a. reaHy excellent institution. He paid a tribute to the teachers. and went on to say that music was an excellent discipline. Parents did not always know how to teach obedience and submission to their children. He knew of nothing in the world which was more likely to produce a spirit of obedience and order than in being members of a choir. It was what Ruskin meant when he said that "music is a teacher of order and obedience." He advised parents to send their children to these classes. Children, from ten to sixteeen years of age, had many unoccupied hours, and it was a pitiable sight to see boys and girls walking up and down the public streets simply because they did not quite know how to spend the time they had at their disposal. There were some amusements which were not altogether edifying and elevating, but here was a form of amusement at which an evening could be spent which was elevating and educative, and an excellent means of moulding the moral character. He congratulated everybody connected wifili this excellent movement. (Ap- plause.) The Successful Candidates, I Prizes and certificates were awarded as fol- low :— 1st, Bessie Middleton (Plough Sunday School), who received the medal presented by Mr Hando for the most efficient pupil. 2nd. Margaret Price (Watergate Sunday School), who also took the prize presented by the con- ductor of the classes. 3rd. divided between Doris Telling (Watergate) and Icuan Evans (Plough), and prizes given by the conductor. Certificates. I Elsie Vaughan (Church of England Sunday School), Elsie Lloyd (Glamorgan-Street). Maggie Price (Watergate), Emily Lewis '(Llanfaeis-Wesleyan), Elsie P4arce (Plough), Trefor Williams (Plough), Herrmann Lewis (Glamorgan Street), and William Price (Watergate). The programme was as follows :—Chairman's address; pianoforte solo, Miss Stella Price; dramatic chorus "Casabianca," children's choir recitation, "The Sentinel—or 'Who's there'?" Miss Alwyne Rowlands song, Clang of the Wooden Shoon, Miss Dora Ker- nick song a-nd chorus, Blue Eyes," Herrmann Lewis; part-song, "0 hush thee, my babie," children's choir; song, "Where my cara- van has rested, Miss Elsie Millett re- citation, The Eve of Waterloo, Miss Lizzie Prosser song. Miss Dorothy Dav- ies duet, "Spring's Delight," Misses Elsie Millett and Bessie Middleton; solo competition, under 12 (open to all children), "The Miller of the Dee" (prizes given by the Mayor), 1 Herrmann Lewis, and 2, Doris Telling; song, "Roses," Miss Eira Evans; duett, "Love and War" (en- cored), Principal Lewis and Mr Evan Evans; song, "When I Leave the World Behind," Miss Annie Powell; solo competition, under 16 (open to all children), "Robin Adair" prizes given by the Mayor), 1 Elsie Lewis, 2, Margaret Price, and consolatiobn prizes (given by Principal Lewis), 'Mary Murby and Emily Lewis; quartette, "Com- rade's Song of Hope" (encored), Principal Lewis, Messrs. Rhys Jones, Evan Evans and W. T. Jones (encore, "On the banks of Allan Water"); j song, "Break, break, break," Miss Eira Evans; and part-song, "The Stream and the Flower," children's choir. The duties of accompanists were efficiently carried out by Mrs Bodman, Mrs Henrici and Mr R. W. Musk. Rev. Gwyn Thomas, in moving a vote of thanks, said that he would have liked to refer at length to the excellent concert which had been arranged, but time would not admit. He felt sure, how- ever, they would all agree with him in a passing expression of gratitude to all who had contributed to it, including the well-known local singers, who had given them so much pleasure, as weU as the conductor, accompanists, stewards, and the inde- fatigable secretary. But he had been asked to move a resolution of thanks to the 'Mayor for pre- siding, which he had done with geniality and dignity, and for adding to the attractiveness of the programme by his generosity in offering prizes for competition; to Principal Lewis for distri- buting the medal and prizes and certificates to the successful candidates, and for his timely and instructive address, which would be sure to bear

Wife in Flames. I BRYNMAWR BURNING FATALITY. I INQUEST AND VERDICT. At Brynmawr police court, on Saturday, an in- quiry was conducted by Mr R. H. A. Davies, re- lative to the death of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Llew- ellyn. aged 50 years, which took place at the "liose and Crown," on Thursday, the result of burns received some eight weeks ago. Mr F. J. Neat was foreman of the jury., John Llewellyn, timberman's assistant, the husband, s'aid that on the day of the accident he was in bed, and his wife was cooking some food for him, when the fat,went into the fire and caused her clothing to become ignited. Witness went downstairs immediately and put out the flames. Dr. J. J. Mineham, who was called to the house, said he found the patient in bed covered with bandages. She was badly burnt about the face and mouth, and from the waist to the neck. The jury agreed on a, verdict in accord with the medical evidence, viz., that death was due to ex- haustion from bronchitis and the severe burns.

BUILTH, ROAD'S ANNUAL TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT. I INTERESTING PROGRAMME. i Builth Road's annual tea and entertainment were held in the Mission Room on Good Friday. 1An excellent tea was laid in the afternoon, fol- lowed by a greatly enjoyed entertainment. Tea-makers were Mrs Nicholls, assisted by Mrs T. Newman and Miss Hatfield, helped by Mrs Davies. Messrs. J. Morris and Son (Builth Wells) supplied the cake, etc. Mr Luther Davies (Builth Wells) presided at the entertainment in the unavoidaible absence of Dr. Black Jones, J.P., and Miss M. I. Morris acted as accompanist. Proceeds were in v aid of the Sunday School funds, and, judging from the attendance, a gratifying sum was obtained. Appended is the programme :—Part I Piano- forte solo. Miss Muriel Price; duet, "Army and Navy," Messrs. T. Jones and S. J. Davies; re- citation. Miss Connie Stedman; recitation. Miss Gertie Williams: dialogue, Masters Percy New- man and Reggie Morris: song, Miss Samuel; re- citation, Miss Carrie Leek: recitation, Master Clifford Evanson: pianoforte duet, Masters Emrys and Trevor Davies: song, Mr F. L. Morris; re- citation, Miss Ada Stedman; recitation, Miss Credwyn Williams: song. Mr S. J. Davies; re- citation. "Asleep at the switch," Mr Luther Davies; dialogue, Misses Davies, Lewis, Evans and Even son. Part JI Pianoforte solo, Master Davies: recitation. Miss Hettie Stedman: song. "Babylon." Mr T. Jones: dialogue, Misses Dav- ies and Lewis; song, "Boys of the ocean blue," Miss G. Samijel- recitation, Miss H. Evans; Welsh song, "Ar hyd v Nos," Master Ronald Davies; dialogue, Misses Muriel Price and Milly Evanson: duet, Master Trevor and Einrys Dav- ies: recitation, Mr Luther Davies; duet. "Watch- man. what of the night *?" Messrs. T. Jones and S. J. Davies; pianoforte duet, Miss Muriel and Master Stanley Price: recitation, "The Day," Mr F. L. Morris; dialogue, "The little scamp next door," Messrs. J. T. Catlev and T. Jones, and Misses 1. M. Price, Elsie Jones and K. Sirrell. At the close of the proceedings Mr Lewis. in proposing a vote of thanks, said they were greatly indebted to the friends who had come from Builth to assist them, and, also. to Miss Samuel and Miss Morris (accompanist). They were also grate- ful to their chairman for helping them out of a difficulty. Mr Newman seconded, and extended the vote to the artistes, tea-makers, and all who had helped to make the enterprise a success. The proceedings closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

Builth Cookery Lectures. PRESENTATION TO A BRECON LADY. A very successful course of twelve lectures on plain cooking has been given, in connection with the G.F.S., in Church Hall, Builth Wells, on al- ternate Thursday evenings, by Miss Katie Jones, Brecon. An interesting and stimulating feature of the course was a cake competition (no less than 30 competing), which, together with the crowded room, proved how attractive the lectures were. At the close of the series, on Thursday evening, Mrs Wen-ham, in moving a vote of thanks to Miss Jones for so kindly giving up her time to come and lecture at Builth, mentioned that she had done it as her "bit" of war work, and no small "bit" either when they remembered that Thurs- day evenings had been the "choicest" of the week. Mrs D. Thomas (L. & P. Bank) was also cor- dially thanked for organising and making all ar- rangements for the class with her usual efficiency, so that everything worked without a hitch. A good clap was given, too, to Miss May Dat"- ies, who had assisted Miss Jones so willingly and capably. On Friday morning, Miss Jones was presented, privately, with some pottery, from the G.F.S. members, as a mark of their appreciation of her lessons. The G.F.S. winter session, which has been most encouraging, will be closed towards the end of May with a performance by members and can- didates of a war masque (by the Hon. Mrs Gell), particulars of which will be announced later.

Salmon in the Wye. EARLIER MIGRATION, AS WELL AS SPAWNING. In his report on the Wye salmon fishing in 1915 and of scale-reading for the past seven years, Mr J. Arthur Hutton states that it is impossible to resist the conclusion that Wye salmon are un- doubtedly adopting an ea-rlier habit both of migra- tion and spawning. The question naturally arises as to whether this change is only temporary, and whether the fish will revert to their former habits, or whether they will become even earlier both in approaching and entering the river. If the latter is the case, it is undoubtedly a very strong argument for the necessity of an earlier termination of the fishing season. On the Wye the close season commences on October 16th, and it is an undoubted fact that a considerable number of fish have commenced to spawn before that date.

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FARMERS' COLUMN. Knighton fair is to-day (Thursday). At D|-vynock fair on 17th inst., there was not a large supply, but the prices ruling were the highest ever reached, and the demand was brisk. Erwood market rates, on Thursday, %-ere Butter. 1/4 per lb.: eggs, 12 for 1/ chickens, 1/- per lb.: and rabbits, lid each. Mr D. T. Jeffreys (Trecastle) was awarded first prize for his 4 year old bull, "Lynch Model," at the recent Hereford Bull Show. The lambing season, in the neighbourhood of Llanafanfawr, has been a most trying one. Severe march winds, followed by the cold, sleety Storms, caused numerous losses. At the recent women's conference at Uau- drindod, the members agreed to hold a series of meetings in the county, and a meeting is to be organised at Newbridge in the first week of M&y- Newbridge-on-Wye farmers have recommended that Mr Wylor Owen, of LfLanyre, should be add- ed to Rhayader Rural Tribunal to watch the ID- terests of farmers. There was a disappointing quantity of stock at Llandovery April fair, particularly ip the horse section. Aged colliers averaged from £40 to X50, and two-year-olds. i~38 to £32. Heifers realised £9 to £ 1-5, and cows with calves, £ 15 to £20. Rates lot an average supply of produce at Pres- teign market, on Wednesday, were :—Live fowls, 5/- to 6/- per couple; trussed ditto, 1/- per lb.; eggs, 10 and 11 for 1 butter, 1/6 per lb.; and rabbits, lid and 1/- each. Prices at Rhayader market, on Wednesday, for a fair supply of produce were :—Eggs, 11 for 1/ butter. 1/4 and 1/5 per lb. live-fowls, 5/6 to 6/6 per couple: trussed ditto, 1/- per lb. and rabbits, lid and 'l/- each. Rates obtained for farm-produce at Hay market, on Thursday, were as follow :-Eggs, 12 for 1 /-» fowls, 5/6 to 6/6 per couple; trussed ditto, 1/- per lb. butter, 1/5; and rabbits, 1/- and 1/1 each. Mr Robert McTurk. the Breconsbire farmer who recently died leaving a fortune of X50,000, was one of a colony of Scottish agriculturists who settled in Mid-Breconshire many years ago. And. they have all made good Mr J. S. Davies (Silverdale, Builth Wells), secreta-ry of Builth and Radnor District Shire Horse Society, calls attention, in our advertise- ment columns, to the last date on which nomin- ations, for the service of "Lilleshall Abbot," can be received. Prevailing rates at Talgarth produce market, on Friday. were :—Butter. 1/6 per lb.: trussed- fowls. 1 and 1/1 per lb.; eggs, 11 and 12 trussed chickens. 1/1 and 1/2 per lb.. rabbits, 1/- and 1/1 each; rhubarb, 2d per bunch: apples, lid and 2d per lb. and potatoes, 5/6 per cwt. There was a good attendance at Knighton market on Thursday. Butter and eggs were still scaroe. Ruling prices were :-Hen-e'- -R, 12 for 1/ duck-eggs, 11: butter, 1/5 per lb. fowl*, 5/- to 6/- per couple; chickens, 5/- to 7/ and rab- bits, 1/6 to 2/ Messrs. Miller, Powell and Co. (F.A.I.), auc- tioneers. Brecon, conducted a successful gale of live stock at Lodge farm, Talgartb, on the 18th inst. Couples of Radnor ewes and lambs made up to 55/ cows with calves from t22 to £ 26 10s, and pairs of yearling steers, £31 10s. Mr J. Gittoes. of Boughrood, was third at Here- ford April Horse Show, and a similar prize was won by Mr Rogers, Monachty, in the lorry horse class. Among breeders, who were high up in the &ales, were Mr Rogers. Monachty, 80 gs.. and Mr Davies, L-lowes, Hay. 82 gs. Messrs. Jackson and McCartney were the auctioneers. Builth stock market, on Monday, was some- what small, owing to the fact that it fell on Bank Holiday. The supply was limited, and dealers were scarce. Sheep were not much in de- mand. Prices for cattle were :-Barreneirg, R16 to £ 20; cows with calves, £ 22; and vearling- bullocks. zelo to £ 14. Cart-pigs fetched' 24/- to 28/ Rates for produce. &c., were :—E^s, Id each; butter, 1/4 per lb.; live-fowls, 5/- per couple; trussed ditto, 6/ potatoes. 4/- to 4/6 per cwt. and rhubarb, 2d per bunch. A small supply of stock met with brisk demand at Rhayader stock fair the other day. Quota- tions :—-Cows with calves, £ 16 to {'20:. barren cows, £ 14 to elS: barren heifers. £ 11 to P-14; two-year-old bullocks, £14 to £ 16: y earl in"- ditto, £10 to £13: beef—best lOd per lb., otlier quali- ties down to 8d. A few pens of Radnor wether hogs met a ready sale from 36/- to 38/ In the produce market eggs were 1/- per dozen fresh butter, 1/3 per lb.: tub ditto, 1/6: old hens, 2/6 each; young fowls (trussed), 5/- to 6/. per couple; and rabbits, 1/- each. Under the guidance of Mrs S. M. Bligh (Gil- mery Park and Miss Hilda Vaughan (Casfle, Builth Wells), an organisation for the distribution of female labour on the land is in course of for- mation at Builth. A-satisfactory number have registered themselves as willing to work upon the land, so that the further success of the movement depends largely upon the willingness of farmers to employ such labour. Woman labour on the land will not be an innovation in the Wye Valley, as there are several farms on the side of Eppy? whe.re women have a-lways taken a share in out- door work. There was a good attendance at Knighton's last stock fair, and trade was good, especially in store cattle, the supply being unequal to the demand. Cows with calves were scarce and dear, waking up to £ 20. Barreners realised from £13 to £18. Bullocks were of the small order, and three-and-a- half-year-olds fetched from R9 to X12. Two-year- olds changed hands from R13 to X16. A little dis- appointment was felt by sellers in the sheep sec- tion, as prices were not so good as at. this lajr twelve months ago. Some ewes 'a-nd Iambs, bow. ever, made up to X3 10s per couple.Very few wethers were on offer and no horses- Small pig made 23s upwards. Llandovery annual -ntire horse show was held in the Castle grounds last week, a-d a| ra™ T fairly large entry. The president? MJ  Williams (Llanfair Grange), Aid. D.  Thomas was secrtary. an& Mr John %H.M?-is °(?le? verton, near Rugby), judge. Awa,rds ;-t cart srollioD-l, Tha.et King,  i'hJe Horse Society; 2, Mark E?rn Oachier, liam Nicholas, C?nIIon. Best cart ?U?.-l. LIangibby Buller, David Jones, Bwlchwe^eu, Llangibby; 2, Active Duke, .Thom? Evans, Tre- cast!?. Best cob funder 15 b.b-) > Ferest Free- man, W. S. Milkr. Forest Lo?e, Brecon 2, Abern?t Express. Moses Williams, Abernant StudF?m.Ammanford. Mountain pony staLlOn (over 1? h.h.)— Ddra?tg ?G??h- ?Mrs ?Be?tty. Llanwrda. Talgarth Branch of Brecon and Radnor Farm- ers' Union recently met at the Tower Hotel, Tal- garth. Present were Messrs. J. Walters (chair- man), Jenkin Evans i vice-chairman), D. Evans, M. Davies, J. Stephens, T. Gwilhm. J. Turner, Rickett Price. Jones (Brechfa), James (Whole House.) and W. James (secretary) The secre- tary reported that Mr R. Richards (Velmnewydd) had become an honorary member of the branch. A letter was re .id from the Bom-f) of Agricul- ture urging fanners to ahow tneir workmen to keep pigs and poultry. Ald. Mervyn Davies made an appeal for contributions towards the Allies' Agricultural Relief Fund for mined farmers of Belgium. France and Serbia. The members de- cided to giw{;110 to the Allies' Agricultural Relief Fund and £ 40 to the British Farmers-' Red Cross Fund out of the proceeds of the recent jumble aale.

Battledore and Shuttlecock i FOR BRONLLYS SCHOOL-CHILDREN. When Bronllys day school broke up for the holi- days on Thursday, the Misses Royston, The Villa, Bronllys, took the children by surprise, when they called at the school during the afternoon to present each scholar with a new game, shuttlecock and battledore—a game which each child heartily ap- preciated. The ladies had been to no small trouble in obtaining a supply of these games which have always been popular in the north. Through the kindness of the same ladies, each child had an orange on leaving school for the holiday.

DEFICIENT IN FAT. I BRECON MILK VENDOR FINED. I At the Brecon Borough police Court on Tues- day, before the Mayor and Aid. H. C. Rich, Thomas Bufton, Rhydbernard Terrace, Brecon, milk-vendor, was summoned by James Campbell, Inspector of Weights and Measures, under the Food and Drugs Act with selling mlik alleged to be deficient in fat to the extent of 20 per cent. Defendant said the milk was sold as they got it from the cow. Mr Lewis W. H. Jones, solicitor, appeared for the prosecution and called Inspector Campbell who said on the 13th March last he took samples of milk in Brecon. He purchased a pint of new milk from defendant's son, who was selling for defendant, informing him that he bought the milk for analysis. The report of the Public Analyst on the sample was that the milk was 20 per cent. deficient in fat. Ald. Rich Is 20 per cent. considered a big per- centage? The Inspector It is, rather, sir. Defendant complained that the sample taken was from the bottom of 'a, three gallon tin, to which the Inspector replied that if the seller kept the milk stirred it would be equally as good at the last as the first. Defendant I belitve- if it were tested at the first gallon it would have stood the test. Ald. Rich Wouldn't carrying the milk about keep it stirred? Defendant It will always rise to the face. I don't think Mr Campbell .should have taken it when it was at the end of the tin. Mr Jones (to Mr Campbell) I suppose you can- not wait for a certain amount of milk in the can; you take it when it comes along?—Yes, if I met him earlier in the morning I Should have taken it then. Defendant told the bench that the milk was de- livered as it came from the cows. Perhaps the fodder was not quite 'as good as usual for a change had to be made from cake to mangolds, not being able to get cake at all. They never tampered in any way with the milk. Ald. Rich (to Mr Campbell) Did you take any samples on the same day from other milk vendors in the town?—Yes, from ten others. I have the analyses of these if you would like to see them. The Mayor (after the bench had retired) said they were satisfied that the case was proved. De- fendant would be fined zC2 inclusive of costs. Mr Lewis Jones on behalf of the County Coun- cil asked for advocate's fee. The Mayor That is included in the costs.

Teaching the Young Idea-Continued. fruit; to Mr Oscar Watkins, whose careful and interesting adjudications had provided both in- struction and encouragement; and last, but not least, to Mr David Morgan, who had already been referred to as the chief promoter of the Tonic Solfa and Violin Classes. He was a man of ideas, and his customary success had attended him in con- nection with these movements, which he had so generously financed and he must be well satisfied with the results, as seen in the successful candi- dates and the excellent concert. The resolution was briefly seconded by Mr Telling, and carried with applause, the Mayor suitably responding. The concert conoluded with the singing of "God save the King." The platform had been tastefully decorated for the occasion, plants and drapings being kindly lent by Mr A. Quarrell and Mr Peregrine.