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Ystradgyniais Council. I THE CEMETERY -QUESTION, ) \I"O 1) RIDGE. I Y-ifcradgyn-lais Council took place on Thursday, when tlw-re were present Councillors D. Lewis, J.P. (chair- mall), Lewis Thomas (vice-chairman), J. Howells, Benj. Williams, J. Morgan, Rhys Chapman, Wm. Walters, Tom Williams, T. J. Watkin; Mr T. Watkins (surveyor), A. Jeffreys (clerk), and W. Taj lor (deputy-clerk).. The question arcs-e as to the position of the pipes on Glanrhyd Road. Mr W. Walters, after some discussion, moved that Mr Wincott's solicitor be written to. asking him to remove the pipi,,z; within seven days. otherwise proceedings would be tak-en. Tills was agreed to. "Many members spoke of the danger of the pipes to the public, as they were at present being rolled out into the road. letter was read from the Clerk to Y stradgynlais Lower Pari-h Council regarding the bad state of Glan- fcawe Road, and the surveyor reported he had made arrangements to have the work done, but the weather bad prevented the exeoeution. The clerk reported on the legal aspect of the provision of a burial ground, and said that the Council could not proceed with the work. and a rate would have to be tevied pn Ystradgyniais Lower. I Mr J W. Morgan .aid that the question was a very serious, one, the rector having already refused to have new graves opened. A deputation then attended consisting of the Revs. b. J. Davies. R. M. Rees, and H. Powell. The Rev. D. J. Davies said that a public meeting had been called which was well attended, and was very representative. It was felt that it was a citizen ques- tion, and they were appealing to the Council. They had the authority of the Rector for stating that the-local churchyard was practically closed. There was nothing for them to do but to go to Cwmtwrch and Abercrave, hut the burial grounds there were denominational pro- [Krtv, and the Ystradgyniais people felt that it was unfair to draw the Abercrave and Cwmtwrch districts into the payment, and unless there was a legal object- ion the wards concerned were prepared to be levied for nv expenses. it ??°!? a question for the various denominations. T1? R v R M. Rhrs also called attention to the ser- joiii aspect of the question, and said that he endorsed M remarks, Mr How.i Powell pointed out that the circumstances of the district demanded a proper burial ground, and he f-xpressud his own view that the districts should join together to provide a central- cemetery. Itr Belli WiHiams (Cwrntw?h) said he thought that so far a- the outlying districts were concerned, they should get the opinion of the ratepayers of their wards. Mr Lew? Thomas supported, and s?aid i.t was not a ??tion of not agreeing with Y stradgynlais having a burial ground, hut the Cwmtwrch district had had a lew for their own cemetery. Sr? ?ii?am? said that Y,'tradgynlah was prepared tO be levied.  'Jr Le? w'? Thomas suggested that the Gurnos Ceme- tery wa central. He adv?ed that the Council should tak over the debt, and have the cemetery a central offe. ?r W. W alters said that they at Abercrave and Cwm- twrch Iud provided for themselves, and it was not fair thft t^ thev in the districts should shoulder the burden fo- neglect of Ystradgyniais—for they had neglected. Mr T J Watkins (Abercrave) agreed. Mr T W Morgan (heatedly): We nave not been negligent. You in Abercrave and Cwmtwrch are sleep- in" where vou were twenty years ago. At this the Cwmtwrch and Abercrave memlxro rose totheir feet in protest. Mr John Howells also spoke strongly on the matter. After some further discussion, in which it was point t"d Ollt tllat the central ward wished to be levied, it was agre,ed to send again to the L.G.B. stating that the e«ntrn' ward were prepared to be levied. Mr Wm. Walters clearly demonstrated that they in Abercr*aD ve were in sympathy with Ytradgynlais. R'V ? 7 Davie, after a report by the clerk on the Aim:m liridse question said that the committee only desired to a'k what wa.s really fair, and did not wish to plico up?, ohtaG!eg in the wav. l\1r Thomas WiI!lams ,a1d that th. Council only w .nt'L-d to he responsible for the bridge. Mr Davie< said that the owners only wanted t fi,, road fenced. The chairman aid that the council was prepared to erect the bridge provided that the committee and own ers could agree on the matter. Mr J. W. Morgan said that they.as owners only wanted to have the road fenced. They wanted the Council to take over the road. Mr Jeffreys said that the council were not prepared to take over the road. Mr J. W. Morgan said that they insisted on the fence. Mr J. Howells: But there's no land to fence. Mr Morgan: There is, Mr Howells ,and its no good bothering. If some councillors had not bothered about so much-Ia-t week this would not have cropped up. Mr Morgan added that he would, if he had the power, sign the agreement that day. The bridge was not go- ing to open out their estate as the land had been leased. Mr Bcnj. Williams said that nothing could be done. If the draft agreement was approved they could do nothing. This was agreed to. Dr. E Walsh (medical officer of health) said that the epidemic of scarlet fever that had prevailed in the dis- trict was now well under, and with a very small per- centage of deaths. Arrangements had been made to dis- infect where necessary. The extreme severity of the weather had greatly in- creased the amount of illne.ss in this as in other dis- tricts, mainly diseases of the respiratory system. It could not be 'too strongly impressed on the people that in this very severe weather, it was highly incumbent on evervone who had the well-being of very young children to care for, to maintain a comfortable heat and suf- ficient warmth in the sleeping apartments during the very cold nights. In reply to Messr-. Henj. Williams ana nnvs Liiap- man, the kmeter aid h" recommended that fires should be placed in the rooms. He did not recommend the use of stoves and iamps. The report was adopted. A circular was read from the War Savings Associa- tion enquiring as to whether the Council had any money to invest. The clerk said thlr had no money, but if they liked ro borrow £ 5,000 from the bank and invest, and pay the interest out of the current rates. well- (Laughter). The clerk reported that he had enquired into the mat- ter of the provision of a public weighbridge, and al- though urban districts could move, they as a rural dis- trict could tin nothing.—The matter was then drop- p CA. Mr T. J. Watkins moved that m vi. ew of ,the com- plaint." of the surveyor as to the shortage of road stones, that they a" a council should take steps to ac- quire zt local quarry. He spoke of the advantages, and of the saving in the rates. The clerk (Mr Jeffreys) said that he and Mr Taylor (the deputy clerk) had thoroughly investigated the mat- ter, and found that they had no power. The clerk read a letter from Mr Tyler, of the Mid- land Railway Company, dealing with the alleged de- lays at the Clavphon Crossing, Ystralgynlais. The de'ia* y on January 8th was only of five minutes' dura- tion. whilst that of January 10th, lasted for 20 minu- tes owing to a heavy shunt. The members were advised to make a note of further delays. The work of cleaner to the council offices was given to Mrs Lewis, fc-r 6/9 per week.

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I England's Help for France. In a number of French farming villages recovered from the cnemv at the Battle of the Marne there is now :t busy movement afoot for rebuilding. The peasant inhabitants have been afforded the nit an- of resuming the cultivation of the soil through the Agricultural Re- lief of Allies Fund (16, Bedford Square, London), which wa initiated bv the farmers of England. The help given by the Fund enabled the villagers to keep their holdings going and now they are confidently beginning the task of rebuilding their homesteads. Transport and other facilities are being provided by the Govern- ment and the labour of German prisoners is to be ap- propriately utilised to rebuild that which the German armies destroyed. The Agricultural Relief of Allies I Fund seeks the continued help of all farming interests in Great Britain in order to re-instate the small farm- ers of Belgium, Poland, and Serbia, as well as of Franco at the earlie-t opportunity.

I Sport in Quebec. I I A MOOSE SHOT WEIGHING CVFlt 1,000 LBS. I A moov. weighing over 1,000 lbs., has recently been shot near Temiscamingue, Pontiac County, Quebec. The moose is the largest of the wild animals still met with in Canada, the- largest of which attain a height cf a much as eight feet. The deer family are also much suught by sportsmen. But the reindeer (Cari- beu) i> the more plentiful throughout the country. Latterly, the fauna of Quebec Province has been en- riched by the introduction and acclimatisation of the Lapland reindeer on the Labrador Coast. The red or Virginia deer, the most graceful of the game animals, inhabit to-day not only the southern part of the pro- vince. but have crossed the St. Lawrence and sprea.d )]ort!tward. The wolf has also, within some years, ex- tended its' range and is now met with all over the pro- vince. In the arctic region there are the white bear, and, in the remainder qf the province, the, common black hear is met with. Quebec is proud of the quan- tity and qualitv of the furs which it furnishes to trade, industry and the fashionable world.

The Most Difficult Language. IS IT WElSH A very interesting correspondence has been running in the Observer on the subject of the most difficult language. Mr J. Austin Jenkins in his contribution Of all the languages spoken in Western Europe, Welsh is undoubtedly^»y far the most difficult. Accord- ing to a statement made by Major General Sir Ivor Herbert, who has learned both Russian and Welsh, as well as many other languages, to my former Welsh pupil, Lord Howard (le Walden, Welsh is even more difficult than Russian. Lord Howard de Walden has learned to read and write Welsh, and also speak it. Soon after the war broke out lie did me the honour as his tutor of sending me from Egypt a letter written by himself in excellent Welsh, with the exception of a few mutations which were not quite correct. My friend the late Professor Darlington, H.M.I.S., learned Wel4 so perfectly that articles written by him often appeared in the Welsh periodicals. Bishop Thirlwall also learned Welsh so well that he could preach in it, and the people could understand him much better than I could understand the late Father Ignatius at the Brecon National Eisteddfod. The mutations are the greatest difficulty in acquiring Welsh."

Eczema all over Baby's Head and Back. GRATEFUL MOTHER DESCHIRE ZAM-BUK CURE. I So grateful was Mrs D. Smith, of Ivy Cottage, NoTthwood, Ellastone, Ashbourne, when Zam-Buk completely cured her baby's distressing scalp I eczema, that she gladly related the circuonsT'amces I to an "Ashbourne Telegraph" representative. "When two months old," said Mrs Smith, "my son David started with a breaking-out on the top I i otf his head, and very soon David's head, face and back were ooveTed. fall over with little running eczema sores whic-li afterwards scabbed. I tried I' several ointments and oils, etc., but all (to no pur- pose. A doctor also attended baby for some time, I but there was no improvement in the obstinate skin complaint. "Having fead about Zam-buk cu.rmg eczema, I bought a box from the chemist, and gently applied the balm to the itchy, running gores. From the very first Za.m-Buk brought relief. Instead of tossing a bout a-nd crying, David was düaTly caGleT after the Zam-Buk :hiad been .applied. The sores ceased to discharge, and, under the influence of Zam-Buk, the scabs were softened, and then came I awav. "I kept on with Za.mBuk. and presently noticed that the oimd's skin wa.s becoming clar ,a md the I sores were healing quite nicely. This improve- ment wta-s steadily maintained, until in a short time the little one's skin wa,g as clear m it cousld I possibly be. Not a sign of the eczema have I s'een since tihen. "I always keep ZamBuk at hand, and have used it for the other children. For burns, 'breakings- out,' etc., there is nothing so good as this soothing balm." x

Painscastle 8rowter Sessions. I SATISFACTORY POLICE REPORT. j Acting Chief Constable R. Jones (Llandrindcd Wdb) I reported at Paincastle Brewster Sessions, on Saturday, that there were in the Painscastle division 10 fully- licensed houses and one beer house. Three were 7-day and 7 6-day licences. Five persons had been pro- ceeded against for drunkennes.s during the year and five convicted, showing an increase of one on the pre- vious year. Two licence-holders had been proceeded against for offences under the Liquor Control Order. One had been convicted and the other summons was dis- missed. Five licences had been, transferred, namely, the Red Lion Inn, Michaelchurch, and the Plough Inn, Llasntephan, and they had before them that day an application for the transfer of the licence of the Red Lion, Brilley Mountain, from Mr A. Phillips to Mr E. G. Branford. According to the last census, the popu- lation of the division was 2,520, giving an average of 22D persons to each licence. By an Order of the Liquor Control Board, the hours for the sale of intoxicating liquor had been reduced to 51. The chairman remarked that the report was a very satisfactory one, especially considering the difficulties under which licensees were now working. Several licensees had not' appeared before them that day to have their licences renewed, and he warned them that in future licences would not be granted if applicants Jailed to 'appear. The transfer of the licence of the Red Lion. Brillej Mountain, was granted.

Congregationalism. I QUARTERLY MEETING AT BRECHFA. I The quarterly meeting of the Breeonshire Association was held at Brechfa on the 6tli and 7th inst. At the conference at Tredurn, through the kindness of Mr Stephens and his household, over which Rev. Gwydrim Davies presided, there were present, in addition to the chdrIllan, Revs. Principal Lewis, Prof. Edwards, R. James, R. Williams, W. H. Price, Opmer Harris, E. T. Parry. J. Jeremy, Idris Davies and D. Lloyd, and Messrs. Stephens (Tredurn), Jones (Brechfa), Jones (Cabetram), W. Ivor Jones (Talgarth), and Aneurin Davies (Tredomen). After prayer by Rev. W. H. Price, and the adoption of the minutes, the following was the order of busi- n,ss :-Nextmeeting to be held at Trecastle (if con- venient for the church to invite); preachers on given subjects, Rev. 1). A. Griffith (Troedrhiwdalar) and Rev. T. Jeremy (Gilwern); and Rev. W. M. Saer to read a paper at the conference. The officers and re- presentatives for 1918 were elected, but a complete list is not yet to hand. Votes of condolence were passed with the relatives of the followiiig:-Tiie late Mr D. Jones, J.P., Talgarth, whose services to the association in several capacities had been very great and thorough: relatives of the late Mrs Williams, Defynock, the beloved wife of the Rev. R. Williams; also with the relatives of Mrs Davies (L'.aneglwys), Mr Williams (Llawrllan), Mrs Jones (Cae- betram), Mrs Rees (Cefnbrynich), and Mrs Jones (Llwvnon). Rev. Gomer Harris read' the annual report of the "Widows' Fund." Prof. Edwards called attention to the magazine and the "Dysgedyd ,of which he is editor. Rev. Idris Davies called attention to the forthcoming missionary conference to he held at Brecon early in March. A resolution was passed to recommend to the gymanfa, to be held at Brecon in May, that there should be joint meetings of the two associations, with two separate conferences. It was passed that the Home Mission Committee (secretary, Prof. D. Miall Edwards) should apportion the funds in hand, and that no appeals should be sent out this year, but that a strenuous efforts be made to push on the Sustentation Fund of the Welsh Union of Independents. A resolution was passed expressive of the opinion that a measure of prohibition should be passed to re- strict still further the sale of intoxicating drinks dur: in!! the war and six months afterwards. Rev. H. M. Hughes, B.A., Cardiff, was unanimously nominated for the chair of the Union of the Welsh In- dependents": The revised copy of the association rules was considered and thoroughly discussed, and at the adjourned conference on Wednesday, presided over by Principal Lewis, the rules were adopted, but with the proviso that they may require further modification in case the gymanfa conference accepts the recommenda- tions of the two associations—to hold joint quarterly meetings in future, with two separate conferences. Public services were held on Tuesday evening at Tredomen and at Brechfa, and at Brechfa on Wednes. day, when the ministers who attended the conference took part. The preachers on given subjects were Revs. Principal Lewis and W. H. Price, Talgarth. Despite, wintry weather, the services were well attended. Mr Stephens (Tredurn) entertained the conference to luncheon and tea. In the vote of thanks reference was made to the great service which the late Rev. John Stephens, of Bryehgoed, had rendered to the cause in Breconshire. On Wednesday, Mr Jones and sisters (Maesgwyn) entertained ministers and others to tea. There, also, the good tradition that runs in the family thrives in the descendantsv Rev. T. Gwydrim Davies (pastor) and his devoted people extended a worthy welcome to the quarterly meet- ing, and the serious note that pervaded the series of meetings was felt as a timely tonic in these anxious days.

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Llandrindod Licences. BREWSTER SESSIONS. GRATIFYING POLICE REPORT. Llandrindod Wells Brewster Sessions were held on the 6th inst. The magistrates present were Mr T. Thomas- i%Ioore (in the chair ) Dr. J. Moore (in the chair), Dr. J. Morgan Evans, Messrs. Jas. Hamer, J. Hurst, Jeffrey Jones, J. O. Bufton, R. Page, J. O. Jenkins and T. Norton. Supt. R. Jones presented the following report:- "There are for renewal at this meeting the following viz.:—Full licences, seven days 13, six days 1, total, 14; off licences (beer, wine and spirits) 2; billiard licen- ces, 2; total 18. There were 2 persons proceeded ag- ainst for drunkenness during the year ended 31st Decem- ber, 1916, and one convicted, as against 10 proceeded against and 9 convicted in the previous year. During the past 12 months, no proceedings have been taken against any of the licence-holders. The licences have been transferred, viz., the Pump House Hotel, and the Middleton Arms, Llandrindod Wells. By an order of the Liquor Control Board, the hours of sale of intoxicating liquors in this area were restricted to 51 hours per day. as from the 6th May last. In this division there are 14 on-licences to a population of 5,780 (census 1911), an average of one licence to every 413 inhabitants, the average for the county is one licence to every 251 in- habitants." The Chairman I think it is a very satisfactory re- port, and I see there has been a decrease in drunkenness during the past year. Dr. Evans: How many cases of drunkenness came from Llandrindod Wells alone? Supt. Jones There was only one case from Llandrin- dod Wells. Dr. Evans: As the chairman says. I think it is very gratifying, and justifies the action we took in reducing the facilities for drinking. It is a compliment to the police. the licence holders, and those who used to ap- pear here on charges of drunkenness. The Chairman: I think it is a very favourable report. Dr. Evans It is very gratifying. The police did not offer any objections to the re- newal of any of the licences.

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Funeral at Maesmynis. LATE MR JOHN WILLIAMS. The funeral of the late Mr John Williams (Brook Cottage, Nantyrarian, Builth Wells) took place at Maes. mynis Church on the 6th inst. Deceased, who had at- tained the age of 49 years, passed away on Thursday. The funeral was well attended, among those present being noticed Rev. W. Jones (Alltmawr), and Messrs. Thomas A. Hapdley (The Mills). Dd. Jones (late of Cnwchlloe), E. Jones (Cnwchlloe), M. Davies (Garth- felin), Isaac Davies, W. J. Lewis, W. J. Abberley, R. Davies (Llwyntrusiad), P. Davies (Park Villas). W. Worthington, Evan Jones, Lawrance (late of Llanel- wedd Villa), Thos. Evans (Sun Inn), Dd. Thomas (Ne-uaddhen), J. Pugh (Noyadisaf), Thos. Pugh (Gwar- eellt), Chas. Watkins, E. Jones, Mills (Nantyrarian), S. Jones (Nantyrarian), and Williams (Brook Cot. tages). Chief mourners were Mrs Williams (widow) and Son, Mr and Mrs Faulkner (sister and brother-in-law), Mrs O'Keiff (Morriston), Miss Williams (Morrist-on), Mrs Dyer and Mrs Jones (Birkenhead). 1 Bearers were Messrs. M. H. Jones, W. Meredith, Thos. Havard and Thos. Jones. | Rev. A. S. Thomas (Maesmynis) conducted the ser- vices at the house, church and graveside. The hymn, "Jcsu, Lover of my soul," was impressively rendered ■ in church. I The undertakers were Messrs. J. M. Jones and Sons, t and the coffin, of polished oak, with brass fittings, bore I a breastplate, inscribed. ""John Williams,-died February 1st, 1917, aged 49 years. t A large number of floral tributes were placed on the- J grave.

I Llanwrtyd Wells Council. I THE ALLOTMENT QUESTION. I THE CLERK'S SALARY. At a meeting of Llanwrtyd Wells U.D. Council, held on the 2nd inst., there were present Messrs. N. Hope Davies (chairman), J. A. Davies, D. I. Williams, N. Evans, E. Price, R. Pugh, Jones, E. S. Morgan, J. Carey, S. Griffiths (clerk), and Rhys Williams (surveyor). Dr. Tarbet was also present. The clerk read the correspondence, which was of a varied nature, including circulars re pig-breeding, food production, Welsh Flag Day, etc. Mr E. S. Morgan enquired if any letter had been received about allotments, but the clerk stated that there was hone. Mr Morgan stated that several garden plots enclosed in were not utilised, and suggested that the council should take possession of all such plots for the use of those requiring such plots. Mr D. 1. Williams proposed, and Mr N. Evans se- conded, that the clerk ascertain what power the coun- cil possessed and invite applications for garden allot- ments. Dr. Tarhet presented his report, which stated there were no infeetiou,4 diseases in the district. Dr. Tarbet stated that he was joining up at the end of February, and that Dr. Hosegood had taken up the practice, and asked the council to appoint him medical officer during his (Dr. Tarbet's) absence). Mr E. S. Morgan proposed, and Mr D. I. Williams seconded, that Dr. Hosegood be appointed deputy for six months. The surveyor presented his report, and, also, the rate collector's report. The clerk was requested to write to the rate de- faulters to pay up all arrears of rates immediately. The financial report showed receipts amounting to R759 and a credit-balance of JE228. Mr J. A. Davies asked that a full financial state- ment be presented to each-councillor before the next meeting, so that the council could decide at the next meeting how best to deal with the surplus. The last'item on the agenda was an application by the clerk for an increase of salary.. The clerk pointed out the large item of income tax he had to pay on his salary, and which he feared would be for many, years to come, reducing his remuneration very con- siderably. The clerk then retired, and thecouncil discussed the matter for some time. Eventually, Mr James Carey proposed ,and Mr D. I. Williams seconded, that an in- crease of £5 be granted. This was carried-five voting in favour and three against.

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I Llanafanfawr Funeral. I LATE MR DAVID THOMAS. The funeral of the late Mr David Thomas (Cefncoch. Common-coch) took place at Llanafan Church on the 3rd inst. There was a large attendance of friends, who came to pay their last tribute of respect. The late Mr Thomas formerly lived at Neuaddfadog, Llangynog, and, later, at Tycapel, in the same parish. After some years hb health failed and he retired to Cefncoch. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved widow and re- latives. Rev. T. L. James (Pisgah) conducted a brief service at the house. Chief mourners were Mrs Thomas (widow), Mr and Mrs W. Lewis, Llanwrthwl (daughter and son-in-law), Miss E. Thomas (Ccfncoch), Mr T. Thomas; (Disgwilfa), Mrs C. Jones (Trefan), Mrs J. Price (Brynmawr), Mr Dd. Thomas (Blaencwmgraig), Mr and Mrs T. E. Thomas (Cefnperfydd), Messrs. T. Thomas and E. R. Thomas (nephews), Mrs A. Combes (Dukestown), Mas- ter and Miss Combs (Dukestown) and Master Willie and Miss Elsie Lewis (Llanwrthwl). Bearers wepe' Messrs. Ed. Owen (Pencaehelem), A. Jones. (Haf&dranker), L. Davies (Pentre), Wm. Lewis (Llanwrthwl), J. Lewis (Bwlchnffern) and D. Davies (Goitre). Rev. J. C. Owen officiated at the house and Mrs Owen presided at the organ. Suitable hymns were rendered. The "Dead March" from "Saul" was played as the procession left the church, and the Vicar read the com- mittal portion. The coffin was of polished oak, with brass fittings. and bore a-breastplate, inscribed, "David Thomas, died January 30th, 1917, aged 81 years." Mr W. J. Lewis (Builth Wells) was the undertaker. Messrs. E. J. Williams and Co. (Builth Wells) sup- plied the hearse a I mourning.

The thermometer registered 29 degrees of frost in Brecon on Tuesday night of last week, and 32 degrees at Llanfrynach.

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