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

LLANDOYERY. I Mr Morgan Williams (Glanrhyd) possesses two lambs, a record for early lambing in this locality. Alderman D. Saunders Thomas (Belmont House) is seriously indisposed. The sum of fl,087 4s 6d has been collected by War LClan Associations in this district to date. A recent committee meeting of the Red Cross jumble sale revealed very satisfactory results. Mr H. Alfred Thomas (honorary secretary) submitted accounts, duly audited, showing the net proceeds to be £ 887 17s. At the annual meeting of the Free Church Council, Rev. Joseph Harry presiding, the condition of the Sun- day school was discussed. A resolution was adopted, asking ali ministers to adapt their discourses on Sun- day next to the needs of the Sunday school, with a view to it- improvement, and to ,timuIate greater in- terest in the institution among members of the churches. Rev. D. H. llowelU (Llandovery) wa elected to the vice-chair of the council. Rev. H. Ifcr .Tames CLlandovery) secretary, and Mr E. Pritchard (Verdre Villa), treasurer. Resolutions on Disestablishment and the liquor tradcv were passed.

CRICKHOWELL. Pte. J. Saunders (Green) has been home for a few I days' furlough. Lance-Corpl. W. E. Rumsey, R.E., who has been in the Army for 2i years, has been invalide,d out of the servioe, and has now resumed his former duties at the I P",t, Office

_v LLANGATTOCK. I The result of the recent soiree, on behalf of Pt-e. W. Powell, who last a leg through being severely wounded in France, exceeded £3.

ERWOOD. I On 19th inst., the funeral took place of the late Mr Thomas Price. Tyrparker. Deceased was. laid to rest in the new burial ground at the Congregational Chapel, Gwenddwr. Rev. E. T. Parry. Pastor, officiated. The funeral was a large one, as Mr Price was well-known and highly respected in the neighbourhood. Deceased leaves a widow, several sons and a daughter. Two of the sons are in Palestine with H.M. Forces. One of these, sons came over with the Au.-tralians and went through the Dardanelles fighting. The other was re- ported drowned in the Mediterranean a few weeks ago, hut happily a letter has been received from him stat- ing that lie was saved from a wrecked ship.

VAYNOR. Lieut. Morgan Metirig Evans. R.W.F. (son of Mr Thomas Evans, Llwyncilftnws) has now had the M.C. It is stated, in military records, "that. having ascertain- C'tl that part of a certain advance, outside his own area, was being held lip by an enemy strong point, he at once crgani-ed an attack upon it. and. by his prompt and successful action, saved what threatened to be- come a very serious situation.'

YSTRILDGYNLAIS. Pte. John Perry wa" home on his second leave from France last week. Machine-Gunner D. Thomas (Glyn Villas, Brecon Road) has been heme for a few days' draft leave. Sapper F. Prosser, RE., who resided at Ciltwrch. and was a platelayer on the Midland line, has just been home on leave from France The Cliarnlwr of Trade met at Ty Gwalia. on Wednes- day, when Mr E. E. Watkins (Royal Stores) presided. Mr E. R. Evans (Cross) was appointed chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr T. Jones (Peglers), vice- chairman. The meeting decided to dispense with the | credit-system of trading, as far as possible. Mr T. Williams (Cynlais Stores) presided at a meet- ing of the Grocers Association, when the members de- cided that in future the shops should close at G o'clock in the evening of Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day, all day Thursday, and 8 o'clock on Friday and Saturday. The member" also decided to work in ,.? cert with the Chamber of Trade in abolishing the credit system. Hendreladis and Gurnos Lodge. met at Workmen's Hal! on Wednesday, when a number of grievances were discussed. Mr Lewis Thomas presided. The chief coi tention was the house coal question, the men main- taining that, under all circumstances, a, wgrkmail should be entitled to house coal when ill. The manage- inent, on the other luultl. against whom a vote of pro- j test was passed, submit that they had the power "to ckcide a, to the merits and demerits of cases subnui- ted. The meeting resolved to tender 14 days notW to cease work on the following Monday, the colliers af- fected being^Yniscedwyn, Ystradgynlais and Gurnos. Owing to illnes.s in the family the marriage of Capt. H G. Moore-Gwyn, Rifle Brigade, to Miss Winifred Gilbert-son. took place quietly at. St. George's Church, Hanover Square, on the 16th inst. The bride is the third daughter of the late Mr Arthur Gilbert-son, J.P., Glanrhyd, Pcntardawe. a family whose name is closely associated with the iron and steel trade, and the bride- groom is the younger son of Mr J. E. Moore-Gwyn, J.P.. D.L., of Dyffryn, Neath. The bride had no bridesmaids, and was given away by her brother. Mr Frank Gilbert-oil. She wore a dress of white ninon, with a silver tulle veil, surmounted by a lace train, and carried a bouquet of white lilies. Her travelling costume of dark grey, and she wore a powder blue hat and squirrel futs. The bridegroom was accom- panied by Lieut.-Col. J. Cole, a fellow officer in the Rifle Brigade. After the service, which was fully choral, conducted by the Rev. Prebendary F. N. Thiek- nesse, the bridal party proceeded to the Bucklands, Brook Street, where a reception was given, only im- mediate relatives being present. The honeymoon is to be spent at Bournemouth.

LLANSPYDDID. Gunner James Jones, sen of Mr and Mrs David Jones, Llanspvddid farm. came home for a week's furlough, prior to his going to France. His friend and neiglifotir, rather hurriedly on Mcnday decided that he Iioul-Li iiot return to his regiment foefore a presentation was made to him. The Vicar promptly procured an exceedingly pretty wristlet watch, and called a meeting of friends for 2 o'clock, before he left by the 5 o'clock train for Portsmouth, when the following assembled at the lio(i,o, viz.. Rev. Thomas Griffiths (vicar, who took the chair), Mrs Griffiths. Mr Morgan and Miss Griffiths (Garngalad), Mr Davies, Mr Edwin Davies, and the Mi.-ses Davies (Penwcrn). Mr Wm. Jones and the Misses Jones (Penishapentre). Mr Tho-Tames (Dan- spvddidi and others. Mr Griffiths spoke of the good qualities of Gunner Jones as a friend and neighbour, and of the great respect in which he is held by them all. He was followed in turn by Mr Morgan, Mr Davies, Mr Edwin Davies and Mr Wm. Jones. All the speakers dwelt upon the popularity cf Gunner Jones in the same strain, wishing him God-speed and a quick return home after, ictory, in which all present concurred, Mrs Griffiths (the Vicarage) made the presentation to Gunner Jones, who suitably returned thanks for the gift. The father most humorously also spoke on be- half of his son. Mr and Mrs Probert, C'ilwfcj'bart. did*not widi to deprive the little children of Llanspvddid Council School of their annual treat this year on account of the war, but rather desired to satisfy the little ones, who had been looking forward to this treat for many weeks, even months, but gave them a war tea on Saturday afternoon last-, which greatly delighted them. Mrs Probert, with her usual forethought and kindne-s, ask- ed a number of friends to join them. After en,ioying the tea. the children retired to the adjoining room, where an excellent impromptu concert was got up by tl\(>heoa.¡ln;¡i-;tres, (Mis* Gane), who herself gave a splendid recitation. Mrs Price, the other teachcr, was unavoidably absent. The children displayed a marked ability in their recitations and songs, particularly the daughters of Mr Probert. who showed great proficiency in pianoforte playing, which were applauded bv an ap- preciative audience. The concert was finished with the singing of the National Anthem. The greatest at- traction of all was. the Christmas Tree which was laden with useful and suitable presents to all the. children, some sixty in number. Mr Probert. one of the manag- ers of the school gave each child a 1918 penny as he left, the hou-e, after ending a pleasant. afternoon's gathering. Mr Griffiths, the vicar of the parish, in a felicitous manner, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the donors, which was pleasantly seconded by the Rev. Thos. Michael, vicar of Llanilltyd, and Mr Probert suitably replied on behalf of his wife and himself.

BlflLTH WELLS. I Morris's for Early Garden Peas and Betans. The confirmation of candidate; at St. Mary's takes place on the 7th prox. Holy Communion was observed at St. Mary's Church on Sunday. There was a good attendance. There was a good number present at Mr P. Bartlett's physical culture class on Friday evening. Supplies of fat istuffs, such as butter, margarine and cheese, were very scarce in the town last week. AVe don't keep good boots-we sell them.— Bros. c. Peas, Beans, Lentels, &c., best quality, con- trol priceE;Davies Bros. Advertisements, notices of meetings, news-items, etc., for the "Express" should be sent to Mr G. E. Sayce, Fern Lea. Builth Wells. Mr D. F. H. Williams has been returned (unopposed) to the County School Governing Body as a representa- tive of donors of 95 and upwards. Rev. David Price (Libanus, Brecon) preached telling discourses both morning and evening to large con- gregations at Horeb Congregational Church on Sunday. The field, on which the ploughing mattfh took place here last week, had not, prior to the match, been ploughed for some 40 years. The united prayer-meeting was held at Hcreb Con- gregational Church on Friday evening, the leaders be- ing the Rev. Lewis Beynon. There was. an average at- tendance. Pte. Percy Bound (Llanbister), who is home on leave from France, paid a visit to the town last week. Prior to joining up, Pte. Hound was in the employ of Mr J. Morris. An interesting hockey match took place on the Groe on Thursday, when a team of lady bank-clerks played the County School girls, the result being a draw of 2 goals aside. News has been received by Mrs Williams (Stone Villa) that her son, Pte. A. J. Williams (Camel Corps), who was reported wounded and missing, is now in hospital in Constantinople, where the Turks are treating him well. 50 Now Books each month in our Modern lien ding Libra.ry. Have you joined our Magazine Circle? If not, kindly ask for par- ticulars.—Howard Lewis. The following local men were home on leave last week, viz., Pte. R. Sparkes, R.F.C., Pte. B. Phillips (Grenadier Guards), Pte. W. Martin (Australian Forces), Pte. J. Campbell, Pte. Llewellyn Hamar, and Cpl. Allen- Bourne Price. For Sale, 3,000 yards old dye dress mater- ial, 1/6 ito 4/11 per yard; and 1,000 yards biack, grey, navy, and brown costume serge, 3/11 to 7/11 per yard.—Isaac Price, Cloth Hall. b877/61/6219 Tlie weekly meeting of the Free Church Girls' Guild was held on Monday evening, about 30 members being present. An eloquent and instructive address was given by Principal Howat (Trefecca College) on "Person- ality." At the close he said how pleased he was to ad- dress the members cf the Guild, and wished them great success. At an adjourned inquest, on Tuesday in last week, i in Swansea on Marcus Thomas Pratt, boatswain of the "S.S. Romney," whose body was recovered from the East Dock, evidence was given that the injuries on the body were probably post mortem, and that death was due to drowning. A verdict of "Found drowned" was returned. Two old Builth boys paid a visit to the town on Mon- day, after a long absence, in the persons of Trooper Wallace Langford and Lieut. (acting adjutant) Frank Langford. The latter, it will be remembered, won his commission in the field at the Dardanelles, and, since then. he has seen much active service in France, where he achieved rapid promotion to his present position. Government Rationing Scheme af Tea, Butter and 'Margarine.—W. Price and Co., beg to an- nounce that all customers, registering with them under the new scheme, will be supplied with the best quality goods, as usual, and every attention given to orders. Mi-s E).sie.Tones (daughter of Mr and Mrs T. H. Jones, Dolgerddon) has. been appointed to a lady-clerk- ship in the County Education Offices, Brecon. Miss Jones was a former pupil of the Intermediate School, and, last Julv, passed the senior certificate of the Cen- tral Welsh Board with three distinctions. Her numer- ous friends wish her every success in her new sphere of duty. Local Welshmen recently assembled at the Foresters' Hall and discussed the advisability of holding a meeting oil St. David's Day. Present were Dr. Rhys. Davies, Revs. W. E. Jones (vicar of Alltmawr), Lewis James and H. O. Howells), and Messrs. A. P. Morgan, J. Meredith Jones and Roger Williams. Rev. W. E. Jones was voted to the chair, and the meeting resolved to arrange a lecture. Dr. Rhys Davie" was elected secre- tary. Pte. W. L. Bennett (son of Mr and Mrs Bennett London House) is at present home on a well-earned leave from France. Pte. Bennett, who has. seen much active service, was present at the Dardanelles landing and its consequent evacuation. After spending some time in hospital, he was transferred to the King's j Riflts Regiment, and sent to France, where he took part in the Cambrai battle and other minor engage- ments. There was a good attendance at a meeting of the Baptist Church Band of Hope, under the leadership of the Rev. R. A. nowells, on Monday evening. A duet was pleasingly rendered by Misis Lottie Powell and Miss Doris Evans, as also was a solo by Miss Phyllis Wild- ing. A recitation was given by MisV Amy Lawrence. Miss Maggie James presided at the organ, and the meeting concluded with the singing of the Vesper hymn. Gunner D. Ll. Hamer, R.G.A. (second son of Mr and Mrs Wm. Hamer, Tanhouse) is now home from France, enjoving a well-earned leave. Gunner Hamer has eecn service in all the biggest engagements on the Western front during the last 13 months. His younger brother, Driver W. J. Hamer, who was torpedoed on the "S.S. Armadale," is at pre.,ent on active .service in German East Africa. His last letter home, written on Decem- ber 22nd. has. now just reached his parents, and in- forms them he was then in good health.

CWMTWRCH. Sergt. J. Thomas (Woodland Terrace) has just been home on leave. Gwyl Dewi Sant is to be celebrated here in style to- morrow (Friday). Pte. D. Williams (New Inn) has received his discharge from the forces. Cefnbrynbrain schools are closed, owing to an epidemic of whooping cough. Ploughing is now being carried on with vigour by the farmers of Cwmllynfell. Cwmtwreli schools have also been closed, owing to the supply of coal becoming depleted. Pte. Jonah Lloyd, R.E., has been home on furlough at Cwmllynfell for the second time from France. Sergt. Thomas and Driver Edgar Rosser, while home on leave, were presented with gifts by local friends. Pte. Moses Walters has been discharged from the forces, having been gassed and wounded in France. Signaller M. Powell (Trefleming) arrived home from Sierra Leone, West Africa, looking exceedingly well, a few days ago. The death occurred, on Tuesday week, of Mr John Morgan (late of Caeglas, farm). Deceased leaves a widow and three grown-up children to mourn their loss. The funeral took place at Tynycoed on Satur- day. Sympathy is felt with the relatives of Mrs Sarah D. Phillips (widow of the late Mr David R. Phillips, Phoenix Shop, Lower Cwmtwrch), who passed away on the 17th inst. Her husband predeceased her only a short time ago, and her remains were laid to rest at Ystrad- gynlais Churchyard on Thursday. While going up the School Hill with a motor-wagon of goods, on Wednesday, Mr W. Hareourt Griffiths (son of Mr T. J. Griffiths) was injured by being crushed between a wall and the vehicle. Dr. Nelson wa", soon on the spot and found, on examination, that Griffiths had received a contusion of his foot. He is, how- ever, making good progress towards recovery. The death took place at Glynmeurig farm (Lower Cwmtwrch), on Thursday, of Mr Rhys Williams, after a long and painful illness. Deceased was 76 years. of age. and had served for many years as a member of Ystrad- gynlais Rural Council and Pontardawe Beard of Guard- ians. He took an active interest in local affairs, was an authority on antiquities, and was highly respected.

GLASBURY-ON-WYE. Rev. F. Whitehead is giving a scries t of Wednesday evening lectures here on "Tears and what ther..mcan." On Thursday evening a missionary address was given at the Baptist Church by a lady missionary, who spoke instead of the Hev. Forfeit, of the Congo Bap'tist Mis- sionary Society, who though advertised, was not able to be present. A collection for Foreign Missions was taken.

HAY. I Pte. C. Prosser (Bell Bank) was home on leave last week. Second-lieutenant Donald Maddy (Norfolk.) is now in France. Herbert Cromptcn, Royal Naval Air Service (Brecon Road) was here on furlough last week. Second-lieutenant W. James (son of Mrs E. James) has been gazetted to the Welsh Regiment. F. Price, Royal Xaval Air Service (Church Street) has just visited Mr and Mr: II. Webb, on furlough from France. Pte. Meyrick Lloyd, S.W.B. (Heolydwr) has been in- valided to a hospital in England, suffering from trench fever, etc. A private meeting was held at the Castle, on Monday evening, to discuss re-construction after the war. Mr Vaughan, Penymaes, presided. At Hereford County Appeal Tribunal on Thursday, Chas. James, who said he was the only wheelwright in Bredwardine, ClifYord and Cusop (Hay) and owned two threshing machines, wa6 granted exemption till August l,st. Part in the annual Baptist Church concert on Shrove Tuesday was taken by the United Choir, conducted by Mr D. Stephens, M rs Ammonds (Glasbury), Mr Richard Davies (Gladestry), Mrs Alline Evans, Miss Doris Wil- liams, Miss Nlabel Bounds, Miss M. Marwood, Mr Luther Davies (Talgarth), Miss K. Kedwards and Mr R. Jones. Mr J. Davies (Boatside) presided. A meeting of the officers and teachers of the Free Churches was held in the Congregational Church, on Sunday evening, to decide what officers should take part in the united Sunday school service to be held on Sunday next at the Baptist Church. Rev. Idris Davies was asked to address the children, and a representa- tive from each Church to take other part", of the ser- vice. Principal T. Howat (Trevecca), recently gave an ad- dress on "Reconstruction after the War," at Hay Castle, through the kindness of the Dowager Lady Glan- usk. Mr Williams Vaughan (Penymaes) acted as chairman. Having related the circumstances which led to him seeking for the opportunity of speaking that evening and the kind help of the Hon. Mabel Bailey, the Principal emphasised the importance of all, irres- pective of cla»ss, creed, or party, facing the problems which confronted them in a spirit cf co-operation and good-wilj, awakening and developing within themselves a spirit of service. The housing problem, wages, and the question of agriculture were referred to as examples of different problems to be faced.

BEULAH. I Corpl. Edgar Williams was home on leave for a few days last week. Mr and lfr3 Davies (Gwyneb-yr-haul) have heard from their son, Hubert, who is serving in Palestine. He is quite well, but has littlt) time and opportunity to write home. Pte. Gilbert Jones (nephew of Mr and Mrs Jones, Lodge) another local boy out. in the Holy Land, has also written home, stating he is "safe and sound."

NEWBRIDGE-ON-WYE. I A concert was held at the Reading Room on Thurs- day Mr Jeffrey Jones, J.P. (Ltandrindod Wells) pre- siding. Proceeds were for the Branch of Merioneth- shire and Radnorshire Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund, which Is in the handsi of Mrs Dakin (Llanidloes), who is ar. ranging similar concerts in every village and town in I the two counties. Local arrangements were discharged by Mr Edwin B. Williams (Crown Shop). Those, who contributed to the programme, were Pte. Samuel, Miss Gwen Owens (Llandrindod Wells), Madame E. A. Dakin j' (Llanidloes), Mr Jack Lewis (Cardiff), Miss Gertie Dav- ies (Llandrindod Wells), Miss. Cissie Davies (Llandrin- dod Wells), Misses Gwen and Eunice Owens (Llandrin-, dod Wells), Aid. A. Edwards (Tycanol), Royal Ladies' Choir (L!andrindod Weik), Madame E. A. Dakin (Han- idIots), Miss Ethel Davies (Llandrindod WeUs), :m,.s I Ada Wi)Ham? (Llandrindod Wells), and Mus May Wea)e (Xewbridge-on-Wye).

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS Mrs Davies (Tafarnpridd Cottage) has letely heard from her son, Corpl. R. Davies, who was taken prisoner by the Germans. He is well and in gocd spirits. Mr T. Jone.s (Bristol House) has received several letters recently from his son, Pte. Eddie Jones, in which he describes some of the places mentioned in sacred his- tory in and around Jerusalem. At the Parish Church, on Sunday evenings, at inter- vals of a month or so, instead of the sermon, the congregation is requested by the Rector to go over the musical service, including canticles, Psalms, hymus, etc., suitable for the Church seasons. We regret to record the death of Mrs Bowen, late Aberceirog. Mrs Bowen only recently retired from business, and had a private residence in the village She was on a visit to her daughter at Swansea, when she succumbed to an attack cf bronchitis. The body was conveyed by rail from Swansea to Llaiigammarell, where it was placed in a grave beside her husband, who only predeceased her by a few months. A large num- her of relatives and friends assembled at the station. The Rector officiated. A memorial service was held on Sunday.

BUILTH ROAD. Nurse Sussex has been appointed in succession to Ij Nurse Loseby.

CEFN-Y-BEDD. An interesting wedding took place at St. Peter's, Ful. ham, on the 18th inst., between Miss Florence Arthur (youngest daughter of Mr John Arthur, Bryn Llewelyn, Cilmery), and Mr Albert Morgan (assistant surveyor to the City of Bath, and the youngest son of Mrs j Morgan, Bath). The bridegroom is at present a sap- per in the Royal Engineers, and arrived from France on Sunday for 14 da>V leave. The happy pair left Lon- don for Bath, where they are spending their honey- moon.

SEYEN SISTERS. The following were the principal prize-winners at a competitive concert here on Saturday:—Champion solo. Todd Jones, Treherbert; bass solo, Gwilym Jones, Ystradgynlais; tenor solo, G. Griffiths, Tonna; soprano solo, Madame Harcombe, Penygraig; contralto solo, Rose Daymond, Onllwyn; open recitation, divided he- tween Miss May Davies, "Eithinferch," Ystradgynlais, and D. Dulais Davies, Seven Siasters; juvenile recita- tion. Menai Jones, Ystalyfera; children's solo, Mary Parker, Xeath Abbey. Mr W. Thomas, M.E., presided, and the adjudicators were Professor T. J. Morgan, F.T.S.C., Aberdare (mu-ic), and Mr D. Clydach Thomas, Clydaeh (recitations).

LLANBEDR. A very successful concert was given in the school on the 15th inst.. in connection with the C.M. Church. The annual tea had been abandoned, owing to the scarcity of provisions, and the friends are to be congratulated at the success of their efforts. The room was over- crowded, and many were unable to gain admission. Mr Dodd, Forest, presided over the meeting .and kept the audience in a good mood to the close. Miss Mainwar- ing acted as accompanists, and. also, sang some good song*. A very amusing sketch was performed by Howat and friends, and Mrs Parnham, of Crickiiowell, recited in fine style. The whole programme was well rendered, and was received with rounds of applause. Many of the items were encored, and a very pleasant evening was spent.

GARTH. j A very interesting wedding took place at Olewydd I¡ Chapel on Wednesday, the contracting parties being Miss Katie Jones (daughter of the lato lir and 3Trs Jones, Rhosgilwern, Garth) and Mr Evan Jones (Cefn- serwydd, Llangammareh). The bride was given away by her brother. Mr W. J. Jones (Llanwrtyd), Mrs Jones, of Cefnbran (sister of the bride) was bridesmaid, and r Thomas Jones (brother of bridegroom) best man. Rev. D. A. Griffith (Troerdhiwdalar), assisted by Rev. E. Evans (Gorwydd), officiated. After the wedding breakfast, which wb? partaken at the bride's home" th0 happy couple left for Swansea fcr the honeymoon. The bride and bridesmaid were dressed in grey tailor- made costumes, with hat to match. They received a large number of valuable wedding presents.

LLANGYNIDR. Sergt. Wyriter and Pte. T. Edwards were home on leave during la?t week.

CWMDU. Coryoral John Hadley, R.G.A. (Tycunfin farm) who his received the. Military Medal, has now been presented with a gold w'ateh and chain by his local friends a.tu i admirers.. t

GWENDDWR. The funeral of Mr T. Price, Tyrparker, took place at the new burial-ground last week. A large numhcr was present to pay their last tribute of respect to the de- parted. The mourners were Mrs Price, Messrs. E. Price, W. Price, R. Price. and J. Price, Mr and Mrs Irvon Price, Miss Olwen Price, Mrs Prosser (sister), &i. Deceased has two son", with the colours, viz., Cpl. Maldwyn Price and Mr Powell Price. He was 68 years of age, and led a yery industrious life, and was well respected. Revs. E .T. Parry and W. Gordon Williams officiated, and referred to the quiet, unassuming, and exemplary life of the departed.

LLANWRTYD WELLS. I Steward Harry Gillow (Esgairmoel-ganol) and Trooper I II, S. Davies )Bryn-irfon) were home on leave here last week. First-Class Air Mechanic Herbie Richards (son of Mr John Richards, Lisburn House) has arrived at Bom- bay, en route for Mesopotmia. News has been received that Cpl. John Penry Wil- liams, Y.L.I, is in hospital in Torquay. Cpl. Williams, who volunteered for active service soon after the out- break of war, has been in the thick of the fighting in France, and has twice been wounded. A speedy re- covery from his illnes" is the sincere wish of his numer- ous friends. A very successful whist drive and dance took place in the concert room at the Abernant Hotel on Satur- day. when nearly 200 people spent, a very pleasant time. Dancing was afterwards indulged in with much spirit until a late hour. The proceeds were in aid of the L. & N.W.R. War Seal Fund. Great cred-it is due to the corrmíttee for the excellent arrangements made for the success of the evening. THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM. — Fabrics are continually advancing. Thrifty housewives should look up their require- ments in "HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY" -and be well iadvised to make immediate purchases at SAUNDERS MORGAN'S.

BLEDDFA. I A War Sitvingi Association has been formed here. I Mr T. Moseley is chairman, Mr T. Hardwick, treasurer. II and 3Iiss Vernham, secretary.

PRESTEIGN. I Miss Marjory Price (eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. T. Price, builder), who left the town to take up an appointed as girl-clerk in the Civil Service, has now been promoted to a permanent post M; woman clerk in the P.O. Savings Bank, London. Miss Pirce re- ceived her education under Mr A .H. Smith, M.A., at the County School ,and had obtained a junior and two senior certificates of the Central Welsh. Board. She also secured her appointment in open competition, when over 600 candidates sat for examination.

LLANGUNLLO. I The sum of ?19 9s 6d wa" rectnly ra.i?ed here on be- I half of the Knighton Red Cross Hospital, and the ef- fort lias been graciously acknowledged hy Mrs C. C. Rogers in a letter to Mr J. L. C. Jones (School House).

I Builth Wells Prize Day. I t WESLEY S.S. CHILDREN'S "SOCIAL." I We,-ley Sunday School (Builtli Wells) annual "social" and prize-distribution took place on Wed- nesday week, when Pastor II. J. Garland presided. Light refreshments were provided, through the kind- ness of Mr Thos. Hamar (The View) and served to a large number of scbool-children early in the evening. Mrs Amos Williams, who gracefully distributed the prizes to the children, delivered an appropriate address, which was much appreciated. j Solos were rendered by Misses E. Jones,Frossie Sayce, & Atliel Sayee. Recitations were also given by Misses Eva Davies, Nellie Sayce, Olive Davies and Francis Egerton. Prizes were awarded to all who had assisted in the annual collections for Foreign Missions, to those who had been assiduous in their choir attendances, the latter prizes being given by Mr Frank L. Morris (choir- master) Special reference was made to Miss Elsie Jones and j Miss Alice Andrews (two members of the Church and Sunday School), who were then about to leave for spheres of duty out of the district. The following were the ladies who presided at the tea-tables, viz., Mrs G. E. Sayce (assisted by Miss Price), Mrs Davies (assisted by Miss Ethel Davies), ) Mrs Egerton (assisted by Miss N. Egerton), and Miss M. 1. Morris (assisted by Miss Elsie Jones). Thanks were tendered to Miss 1. M. Price, who presided at the organ. Gratifying speeches, dealing with Sunday school work, were delivered by Pastor H. J. Garland and Messrs J. T. Catley, T. H. Jones and F. L. Morris. The list of regular attendance prize-winners was as follows:— t Maximum attendances (52 Sundays) Ethel t Davies, Kitty Bunny, Alice Andrews, Willie Egerton, Elmer Sayce, Richard Egerton, Tom Williams, Elwyn Jones, Maldwyn Jones, Francis Egerton, Gladys Andrews, Blodwen Andrews, Athel Sayce, Eva Davies, Richard Andrews, Nellie Sayce, George Davies, Frossie Sayce, and Olive Davies; ('1 attendances: Maisie Duggan, Willie Egerton, Ensor Duggan, Walter Bunney, Dora Darrell, Eunice Pugh, Maude Pugh, Enys Catley, Bett Davies, and Jack Grant; 50 attendances Elsie Jones, Dolly Tulk, Phyllis Jones, Mrs Davies, Leslie Jones, and Edith Dew; between 45 and 49 attendances; Harold Jones (491), Clifford Phillips (48), Resie Fletcher (48), Eva Williams (47i), I. M. Price 46), Maggie Pugh (46), Miss Kate Sirrell (46), Annie Williams 2 and Kenneth Dew (45k). Prizes were also awarded to thefollowingwhocollected for Foreign Missions, which amounted to IS and con- stituted a record :—Eva Davies (ii), 8s. 7d.), Maisie and Ei-inice Dtvi", (El os. 6d.), Francis Davies (JEl Ls.), Alice Andrews (lbs. 6d.) Tom Williams (lUs. 7d.), Gerald MorrisJJ(8s. 7M.), and Nellie Pugh (os. Od.), A. and D. Nibblet (7/6), Leslie Howell (5/-), Annie Williams (5/-), Mildred Probert (4/(;) and Clitford Phil- lips (3/10). Choir pr ictice attendance prizes were distributed as follow: —1st, Miss Ethel Davies (102 attendances out of a possib!e 104), and 2nd, Miss Maisie Duggan (100 attendances), the next on the list being Miss Price, Miss Sirrell and Master Ensor Duggan, each having made 90 attendances. t *<

I THE LORD LIEUTENANT. I RADNORSHIRE VACANCY. I WHO WILL IT BE'! I I The "South Wales Daily News" has published the I names of three possible Lord Lieutenants of Radnor- shire, together with short biographical sketches. First of all it was stated that the general expectation in the county was that the position would be offered to Sir Francis Edwards, M.P., whose appointment, it' was said, would be very popular. Then, a London corres- pondent announced that the political truce would apply, and that the position would be offered to a Unionist, and that the probable nomination would be Alderman Coltman Rogers, who has certainly had a larger share in local county administration than any other living man. Then on Monday, the .same paper announced that the probable new Lord Lieutenant would be the Hon. Sir Arthur Walsh, K.C. V.O., M. V.O., who has been His Majesty's Master of Ceremonies since 1907, and who is the eldest son of the very highly esteemed Lord Ormathwaite, who was the Lcrd Lieutenant of the county from 1875 to 1895. The name of Col. Venables Llewelyn ,of Llysdinam, is also supported by many.

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TRECASTLE. j Pte. Gwiivm Jones. S.W.B., and Pte. John Donovan, R.F.A.. and Pte. Ellis .Morgan (Yvcoedreddfai) were I home here on leave last week.

TALGARTH. 1 There wa- an excellent exhibit of fat and store cattle I on sale at the Mart on Tuesday. In view of the food shortage, the local grocers have met and appointed Mr J. Parry as their secretary to attend the Food Control Committete on their behalf. Lamb- have net been so early in this district this year as i.s usual. but this week there are a few groups, apparently good healthy lambs, but nothing like as plentiful as in former years. Pte. Chas. Williams, Transport Section. S.W.B. (Wern Farm) is home on 14 days' leave from France. Pte. Williams was. in action at Messines Ridge, where he had some thrilling experiences. He was also at Cambrai. The funeral of the late Mr E. LI. Morgan, No. 4. Church Row, took place on the 6th Feb. at the parish churchyard. A large number of relatives and friends came to pay their last respect to the deceased. The mourners were Mrs Morgan (wife). Mrs Williams, Neath (daughter) and Miss Doris Morgan (daughter). Pte. LI. Morgan, S.W.B. (.son) was unable to attend, owing to being on service in India, and, also, the son- in-law, owing to being on service in France. Mr W. Morgan (brother), Mr and Mrs Price, Elan Valley (sis- ter and brother-in-law), Messrs. E. and J. Price (nep- hews). Misses M. and J. Price, Rhayader (nieces). Mrs Df.vies, Talgarth (si '-ter-in-law). Mr W. Davies (nephew), Miss M. Davies (niece), Mr D. Price. Knighton (brother- in-law), Mr L1. Perry, Knighton (brother-in-law), and Mr A. Hardwick. A shcrt service was conducted at the house by the Rev. D. Williams (vicar). The bear- ers were Messrs. H. Harper, R. Davies. J. Hope and D. Watkins (all of the Cambrian Railways Co.). The oak coffin, with brass fittings.. was supplied by Mr S. Davies. Floral wreaths and tributes were sent by relatives and friends.

PONTSTICILL. I After 2., vears' absence, Pte. Williams, S.W.B., whose home is at the Post Office, has been given a fitting re- ception. Mr L. W. Kirkhouse (Penyradwy) presided, and informed the audience that Pte. Williams had, like a true patriot, voluntarily rendered his services in the defence of his country, and served in France, Salonika, and Serbia. He had distinguished himself on the Ser- bian front by an act of gallantry in the face of the greatest possible danger, and, in recognition of this act, the Italian military authorities had presented him with the Italian Cross—the iirigliest mark of distinction conferred in the Italian Army upon a private. Mrs Kirkhouse (Penyradwy) presented Pte. Williams with a valuable wristlet watch, a cigarette case, and a sum of money.

I- LLANBISTER. I We are asked to report that gloves, mittens, and socks or scarves have been sent to every soldier-bov in the Llabnlster School area by Mr and Mrs Bennett, out of the proceeds of the last Llanbister school con- cert. The gloves, mittens, etc., were made by the scholars, and the gifts are much appreciated by the boys.

I Landslide on Line. I L. & N.W. PASSENGERS AT GOVILON. I The London and North Western line just above Govil- on Station, on the line from Abergavenny to Brynmawr, was on Saturday afternoon blocked by a landslide. Mud and earth came down with such force as to carry along the trees. The line was blocked to a depth of about 12ft.. Traffic was, of course, considerably hampered. Goods traffic was "stopped altogether, and passengers had to get out of the trains and walk a distance of some 500 yards past the obstruction. There were ton of earth to remove, but great efforts were made to cope with the situation, and it was hoped to clear tlic- line sufficient by Monday morning to enable the traffic to be worked through on a single line. Govern- ment traffic was worked via Pontypool Road pending the clearing of the line.

HAMAR'S The Best Known Spot to Meet and Shop. N° time this week to write an I Advertisement. Too busy getting out goods. HAMARS.. HIGH-CLASS GROCERS, BUILTH WELLS.

LLANWRTYD'S COUNCIL. CHANGE OF MEETING-PLACE. MEMBERS' BUSINESS PROPOSITION. At Llanwrtyd Wells Urban Council, recently, the Clerk said the meeting had been convened for the purpose of hearing the report of the committee, appointed by the council at their lat meeting to go into the question of a letter received from the County Council with regard to the Magistrates' Room, and, also, for the purpose of deciding the best way out of the difficulty. The com- mittee discussed the matter, and thought it best to in- spect two houses which were vacant, one the property of Mr Footman Williams, and the other of Mr Corbett Davies, and found that Mr Davies's house was not avail- able. After going fully into the question. they decided, on the suggestion of Mr Saunders Morgan, to telephone the Clerk of the County Council, and had had a con- versation over the 'phone, with the result that Mr Har- ries made it quite clear that it was the desire of the County Council that the Magistrates' Room should ba kept, as far a.s possible, for magisterial purposes, and that there was not the slightest chance that the coun- cil would relax the terms stated for the rent of tha room. After discussion, Mr N. Evans proposed that the council remain at the Magistrates' Room, and pay the rent of t7 per year, as desired by the County Council. and 4/6 for all special and other meetings of the council. Mr Hope Davies seconded. As an amendment. Mr Pughe Jones proposed that the premises in question be taken over by the council, and this was seconded by Mr Evan Price. On a vote being taken the amendment was carried by 6 votes to 2. Messrs. J. Carey. J. A. Davies, Evall Price, R. Pughe Jones, E. Saunders Morgan and D. I. Williams voted for the amendment, and Messrs. X. Evans. and J. R. Hope Davies against. The council decided that 2/6 per sitting be charged for all meetings other than council meetings, and that immediate step- be taken respecting fire and gas, fur- nishing requirements, &c.

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"EXPRESS" DIARY. Wednesday, February 27th.—Competitive Meeting of Crickadarn Congregational Sunday School, at Market Hall, Krwood. Wednesday, February 27th.—Competitive Meeting at Aberedw Congregational Church, 6.30 p.m. Monday, March 4th—Lecture at Y.M.C.A. Hall, Brecon. by Mr S. G. Jones, M.Sc.. Aberystwyth. March 12th, 1018.-Brecon F.C.C., lecture by Rev. R. A. Roberts, B.A. (Cardiff). Wednesday, March 20th.-Childrcn'.Q Operetta, "Bold Robin and the Babes," Builth Wells, on behalf of Builth Wesleyan Church and Sunday School. Friday, I Tirelt 2!Jtb.-Breconshire Higher Education Committee. Wednesday, April 3rd.-Ilreconsliire Insurance Com- mittee. Monday, April 8tll.-Breconshire Education Finance Committee. Tuesday" April 9th.-nrecons]¡lre Quarter Sessions. Friday, April IZth.—BrecoiMhiro Standing Joint and Main Reads Committee. Monday, April 15tli.-Brecon,,hire County Finance Com- mittee. Friday, April 19th.-Breconsliire Education Authority. Friday, April 26t-h.-nreconhire County Council. Printed and Published by G. E. SAYCE, at the "Brecon and Radnor Express" Offices, Expreaa Buildings, Bulwark, in the Chapeky of St. Mary, in the Borough iand County of Brecon, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1918.

BRECON. There was no bucine-ss at the borouga poitee cuurt, mi Monday. First Air Mechanic Oswald Jackson. R.F.C. (High Street) "was home, last week, on leave from France. where ho has been about twelve month". "Onoto" and "Swan" Fountain Pens make ideal gifts; absolutely reliable.-A. Hughes and Son, Pen Experts, Brecon. 683 Rev B. Davies-Willnuus, of Porthcawl, will preach at Glamorgan Street Congregational -Church, on Sunday next, at 11 a.m.. and 6.15 p.m. The special value m Gents' Pyja.ma Suits for n?'ht wear to be had at \MB, the Clothiers, are I nl,?lit %-ear to l?e liad at ,att: t?e Clothiers, are very attrad-,ive. You wou l d do well t4) pti-rchase For COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS and Asthma take Gwillim's celebrated COUGH LINCTUS, in bottles 1/3 each. Sole Proprietor, G-wUlim. Chemist, Brecon. 462/38 Trout fi?hin- ha. cpened with average. promise, and there is a. larger number of ans'eM than usua1 Some P? baskets have been obtained, and the fhh are in k-xc??dingiv satisfactory condition, owing to the mild winter. Mrs Gogs (widow of Mr George Gos.. J.P.. the Wat- ton) who died at the residence of ner daughter, CrO~ Westbourne Crescent, Cardiff, was buried in Llanfrvnach Churchyard, where her husband s body lies. The dectased lady was S3 years of age. Mr F. Robinson, who left the bcrough last week to take up his new appointment as engineer and manager of Swadlincote Urban Council's Gasworks, was present- ed with a silver cigarette case, two pipes in ca.se, and a tobacco pouch by his friends. HOW TO RATION CHILDREN.—Give them "UCAL EMULSION of COD LIVER OIL." It takes the place of MEAT and BUTTER. Store prices 1/3, 2/3, 4{-Brecon Agent Gwillim "M.P.S., Chemist. 402/38 Infirmarv acknowledgments for the week are:—Rab- bit., and los, Mis- Williams, penpont; vegetables, Mrs T Simon, Llanfaes; flower*. Miss Ik':it; plants and r/apers Mr Mitchell; calendars and papers, Mrs Sen- ior; and papers. Miss Bevan, Mr C. Howcrcft and the County Club. A GOOD LIGHT IS A TONIC.-See-uxe this by obtaining your mantles from a reliable source. A large selection of globes and all gas. requisites may be seen at the old address Qsoar AA atkins, Top of Lion Street, Brecon. Excellent Glas3 and Covered Hearse and Car- riages of every description can now be supplied by  l aster, Brecon, whose Samuel Perry, Posting Master Brecon whose charges iare very reasonable. Orders left at 30, Watton, will receive prompt attention. 584 A second instalment of an honours' li-t, published in a supplement to the "London G ^ntaiit tin following awards of Military Meda's to Irecon men —Pte W. Wvatt. South Wales Borderers (LIin- faes, Brecon). and "Driver T. Vaughan, Royal Field Ar- til!ery (Brecon). At St. Mark's Church, on Sunday afternoon last, an address on "Unrest in the Coalfields" wa- given by the Rev. J. A. Lewis, vicar of Aberdare. This was the second of a series of addre^ei? arrangoo for Sunday afternoons during Lent on "Some Problems of National Life There wa-s a goodly congregation, and the ad- dr' was a most interesting one. By special licence, at St. John's Church, Maindee, Newport, on the 14th in.-t., the marriage was solemnis- ed between Miss Alice Stone (fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs Stone. St.. John's Road, Brecon) and Mr G E. Sefton. Expeditionary Force, Frame (third eon of Mr- Sefton and the late Mr Henry Sefton. Maindee, Newport). The bride was given away by her brother-m- law. Mr Walter Davies, and was attended by her sister, Miss Elizabeth Stone. rnder the auspices of the Kensington Women's Guild, a concert was held at the Y.M.C.A. on Wednesday. when the chair was taken by MprWm. NTorri4. The fol- lowing contributed to the programme, viz., Miss Moore, t. Lines, Miss Lewis, Mr Peregrine, Mr Evan Evans, Air WiS< and the quartette party. Mr Musk was the accompanist. The programme was repeat-ed on Friday evening for the .soldiers at. the Y.M.C.A.. when solo* were rendered by Mrs Ross, Sgt. Lines, Pte. Price, Bandsman Clarke, Misses Davies. Rowlands and Lewis, Mr Oscar Watkins and Mr Wise. The chair was taken by Dr. Smith. A collection was taken at the close in aid of the Y.M.C.A. An old inhabitant passed away last week. in the per- son of Mrs Winifred Evans. 4. Promenade, widow of the Rev. James Walker Evans, late palter of Kensington Baptist Chapel, who died on Friday at tha age of 96 vears. The funeral took place on Tuesday. A service was held in Kensington Chapel, prior to the cortege leaving for the Cemeterv, where the interment took place. Deceased had been a faithful member of Ken- sington Chapel fcr the long period of 71 years. The chief mourners were Mrs R. T. Griffiths (Hay), and Mrs Powell, Park View. Three Cocks. The funeral was at- terded by the deacon- and members of the chapel. Rev. John Meredith, Hereford (a former pastor of the chapel) officiated. The coffin of polished oak, witli hra", fit- tings, bore the iription. "Winifred Evans, died Feb- ruary 22nd. 1918. aged 06 vears." and was supplied by Mr T. Powell, The Struet, and Mr S. Perry supplied the hearse and mourning coaches. Bethel C.M. Sunday School prize-distribution proved a very pleading success. Rev. D. J. Henry presided, and the following contributed to the programme, viz., Irona Kvan-s, Edith Bp van, Gwyneth Roberts, Litia.s Jones, Myfanwv Jones, Claudian Evans, Ifor Evans, Mary Mor- gan, Ronald Evans, Olwen Jones, Ifer Havard, Gwen- Tiie Jones, Teify Jones, Trevor Jones, Ronald Mo Adam, and Violet Morris. Awards for attendance and good eonduct were made to Dulsie Jones, Ivy Nicholson, Evelyn Morris, Bertie Duffy, Betty Walters. Vesta Me- Adam, Claudian Evans, Irona, Evans. Fred Duffy, Olwen Jones, Gertrude Havard. Olwen Powell, Gladys Powell, E- Ifor J. HaN-- Bernard MeAdam, Ronald Evans, G. Duny, Ifor J. Hav- ard. Trevor Jone., Ronald MeAdam, if)' Jone?, Osc?r Owen, Gwyneth Roberts, Jennie Roberts, Edith Bevan, Myfanwy Jones, R. Roberts, Thomas Roberts, Robert Roberts, Nellie Roberts, Katie Roberts and Ivor Evans. Accompaniments were played by Mrs J. L. Ree." Mr Stanley Owen and Mr S. MeAdam.