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Brecon, April 9th, 1918. My d?ar nephews and nieces,—I give below March draw- ing competition list, and heartily congratulate the win- ners. The contest, as you wi!l ail realise, was a very keen one, and reflects high credit upon the schooi- children of Brecon and Radnor. The examiner was delighted with the drawings, and especially with the work of the youngest competitors of JTynon-jiynydd (Glasbury-on-Wye) School. Perhaps, I shall have space to write a little more about the "primrose" next week. I shall then also announce April's competition. I have just to include a word about Master Donald Galloway's ess-ay on the "Mansions of Brecon and Radnor." Donald. I note, is 14 years of age, and, of course, we expect gocd things of him. The examiner states that his intelligence was well above the average, and hand-writing, clear and very good. His spelling was faultless, and his English, good. Donald should avoid repetitions in the wording of his sentences, and would do well to "tndy the art of paragraphing. With aincerest regards to you all, Your affectionate I UNCLE TOM.
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BRECON VESTRIES. RETIREMENT OF WELL-KNOWN- ORGANIST. MR. HEINS' SERVICES TO THE PRIORY CHURCH. The Easter vestries for St. John's and St. Man's, Breeon, were held on Thursday evening, the BiwofJ of Swansea (vicar of the parishes) presiding. t. At St. John's, Mr A. J. Corbett (churchwarden) pre- sented the accouunts. He referred to the fact that the large balance overdrawn last year, £ 117 17s 2d, had been wiped off aa the result of the Whit-Sunday offertories. They we-re, he said, especially indebted and felt grate- ful to the members of the congregation who so gener- ously gave donations on that occasion, and their thanks were especially due to the Bishop for the able way he helped the matter to a successful is.sue. The balance in hand on the accounts was £4 6s Zd, The accounts were adopted, on the motion of Mr J. F. Parry de Winton, seconded by Mr John Edwards, [ Mr A.'H. Shapland was appointed vicar's warden, and Mr A. J. Corbett re-elected parish warden. Mr H. Ra-oei' was re-elected warden for the hamlet of Venny- lach. The new sidesmen elected were Messrs. A. J. Wallace, John Meredith, H. Peek, H. Lambert, F. Moore, David Price and Percy Winstone. Messrs. A. J. Corbett, J. P. Jolle-i Powell and A. J. Wallace were re-elected lay- electors, and Mr J. P. Jones Powell, auditor. The balance overdrawn last year in respect to the church restoration fund was i6361 12s Id. This year .sub- scriptions had been received amounting to zC344 3. lOd. "The Bishop announced that the £ 500 given to the fund by the late Sir Walter Vaughan Morgan had been ob- tained from the executors, they were much indebted to Mr Parry, de Winton for obtaining the siim. There was ioio legal obligation on the part of the executors to pay it. but Mr Parry de Winton represented the manifest ■wish of the late Sir Walter, and as an act of grace the executors paid the sum over. Retirement of Mr Heins. The Bishop said he had to mention a matter of very "great moment- to the Priory Church, namelv, the im- pending resignation of Mr Heins. who had filled the 4>ftiee of organist for something like 40 years. TL Nva, a j^reat severance after his long association with the Priory. but Mr Heins felt the strain of the increased iluties cast upon him by the incidence of the war, and ne found himself unable to carry on the task any longer, and, therefore, he had tendered his resignation. Even worshipper at the Church and all who held office would join in expressing deep gratitude to Mr Heins for liis long and faithful services. (Hear, hear.) The ap- pointment of a successor rested with the Vicar, and after consultation with the Church Council he had of- fered the vacancy to Mr E. W. Baker, organist, of Ross- on-Wye. Air Baker was an extremely eompetent or- ganist. His testimonials were of a very high order, and he felt he would he of very great value to the choir and congregation..Mr Baker had accepted the office, and as Mr Heins was very anxious to be released as soon as possible it was hoped that Mr Baker would take up his duties on the third Sunday in the month. He hoped his period in the office would he a long one. On the proposition of Mr W. F. Parry de Winton, •seconded by Mr Plunkett. the vestry passed a resolu- Non expressing their regret at Mr Heins' resignation, and their deep gratitude and high appreciation of his long and faithful services. The Faster offering to the assistant clergy amounted to £ 14 12s lOd. The Bishop announced that an episcopal chair which had been presented to the church by the archdeaconry, and which had been designed by Air Goscombe John, would be dedicated on the 16th inst., the day fixed for the Archdeacon's visitation. At St. Mary's Church the accounts submitted by the churchwardens showed a balance of f5 14s lid. Mr Hills Orton wast re-elected parish warden, and Mr John Vaughan was appointed vicar's warden. Messrs. James Morgan, John Hando. W. Smith, W. H. Gimson and W. J. Borrow were elected to fill vacancies as sidesmen]' and the auditors, Mr Weaver Price and Mr Lewis Lewis were re-elected.
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SUPPLY OF BUTTER AND MARGARINE. Sir,—To avoid some possible misconception, it might be convenient to explain that there is nothing to pre- vent certain individual members of any household frorrri obtaining their weekly ration cf 4 ozs. of butter from a farmer its hitherto, while the remaining members of the same household obtain a similar ration of butter or margarine from a local shopkeeper. For the present, farmers will not be registered a, retailer of butter, and there is t'very desire to encourage the local supply of butter from this source, provided that no one person obtains more than 4 ozs. per week from a farm. A person marking his form that he is supplied with butter from a farm (name to he given), cannot abo ob- tain either butter or margarine from a shop, as no butter card will be issued to him, or, if issued, the coupons fcr butter or margarine will be cancelled before issue. Perhaps, it should also be mentioned that persons resident in hotels, boarding-houses, etc., including guests, proprietors, and staffs, are only entitled to a ration of 4 ozs. (in all) per person of butter and orllUHgarine per week.—Yours, etc. D. C. DAVIES, Executive Officer, Ltandrindcd Wells i Crt/an District.
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Builth Wells "Vestry." GOOD YEAR'S. RECORD. St. Mary's ( IliLilth) annual parish vestry, h-eld at Church Hall, on Tuesday of la-t week, was presided over by Rev. S. H. Wenliam (vicar). and others present "re Messrs..1. Ward, C. A. WhLItv, Sydney Thomas, Snow, P. B. Abery, William Williams, Ivor S. Wil- liar, Walter .T. Lewis and Roger Williams. Mr C. A. Whislay (parish warden) presented the ac- counts for the year, shewing a deficit of on the )ar' working, and the total deficit, including last J'ear'ii adverse balance, was R40. The Vicar expressed thanks to Mr Ward (vicar's garden) and Mr C. A. Whislay for the able way they "sd diiseha.r«ed the duties of their offices during the past Year,and re-nominated Mr Ward as his warden. Air C. A. Whislay was also re-elected parish warden. Last year's wdtsinen were re-elected, and tti- names f Mr J. R. Davies (National Provincial Kank), Mr John ^onas and Dr. Morgan were added to the list. Ir Penry Thomas, Mr Walter Lewis and Mr Roger \\ïUiams were elected by electors and delegates to "tend the Diooesan Conferences. Mr F. Snow and Mr Svdnev Thomas were re-elected auditors. I Mr Sydney Thomas painted out the importance of waving the accounts audited at an early date, and the Parish warden said the statement would be ready any time. Air Whi sJay reported that there wa.- 15; in hand on be churchyard account. rr War-ti aid he did not intend to make a collection Jftjs year in aid of the churchyard funds, but that Mrs tard would organise a jumble sale shortlv in aid of that Und, The Vicar expressed his sincere thanks to the members (j the Women's Guild, the bell-ringers, chori-ters, the '?id4e.smen, and the organist (Mr Sydney R. Phillips) for j11* great services they had rendered the church dur- Vjs the pa?t ya.r. and, also, to Mr C. A. WhLlay and ?4is Whi,lay for their help. Proce.edin, the Vicar said the Easter communicanh numbered 250 and Easter Sunday's onerin?. amounted to k2- l 68. "r Ward said that thi" was the hi?he-?t amount re- ceived from collection on Easter Sunday. Mr William Williams observed that such an amount I; lOWed how the good work the Vicar wa* doing in the Parish was appreciated by all church-people. The Vicar observed he was glad to ?ay that the eon- "o?tioc had kept up well during the year, and the ?''ection? had been ?ocd. e(,l leetion-, ?l'illiama pointed out the neceisity of ;?ecuring an merea,.d number of the War Litany hymn-books, and offered to provide the Isame-a gift that was ac- cepted. The thank- of the -s-e-stry were. heartily accorded to he Vicar and Wen ha m for the excellent work done t,Y them in the parish, and references were made to Jtauty of the church service. The Vicar observed that the beauty of the service was re:ttly due to the singing and to the efforts of Mr °}'dney R. Phillips and the choir. N'ewbridgc-on-Wye scheme, organised for the provision bf cheap hot dinneuvj for scholars attending the element- fry school, io now in full working order, and has been n Practice three week-.
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I MARCH DRAWING COMPETITION. i THE RESULT. Prize-Winners. Iax. Iark. ]0() Max. Mark»- 100 1, Master Robert Williams, Builth Wel1. 09 I 2, Master Donald 3, Master Harold Morrow, Builth Wells 97 Very Highly Commended. 4. Master Jack Whittall, Knighton ..95 5, Master Trevor G. Thomas, Llandrindod Wells 94 I 6, Master Thos. J. Lewis, Builth Wells 90 7, Miss Elizabeth Price, Llangarnmarch 89 8, Myfanwy Be van, Knighton 88 9, Master John R. Price, Han?ammar?h 87, 10, Miss Lily Turner, Knighton 86 11, Master Archie W. Evans, Upper Chapel 85 12, Master Leslie Phillips, Knighton 84 13, Miss Enid Williams, Garth 82 14, Miss Lilian M. G. Williams, Upper Chapel 81 15, Master W. H. C. Pritchard, Upper Chapel.. 80 Highly Commended. 1C, Master Trevor Davit s, Llanfilo 79 17, Master Cyncg Hiron. Lihanu., 78 18, Miss Edith Smith, Llanfilo 77 19, Miss. Olive Phillips, Llanfilo 76 20, Miss Nora Lupton, Glasbury 75 21, Master Fred Stephens, Glasbury 74 22, Master Trevor Holder, Glasbury 73 23, Master Charlie Jones. Glasbury 72 24, Master Fred .Tone.s, Glasbury 71 70 Commended. 2f., Ma.ster John Prytherch, Upper Cliapel 6S 27, Miss Lizzie Hardwickc, flaiiiihatigel-Tal.Ilyi, (it; I. 28, Master Leslie Phillips, Knighton 65 29, Master Morgan Joseph. Forest Lodge, Brecon 64 30, Miss Jessie Joseph, Forest Ledge, Brecon 63 31, Miss Maud Stephens, Llanfilo C2 32, Mas-tcr Richard Price. Pcnyftont 02' 33, Master Thos. Price, Peny I tori t 60 34, Master Eddie Bufton, (iladestry 59 35, Miss Elizabeth M. N. Price, Penyhont 58 36, Miss May Trillo. Garth 57 37, Master Cyril Thomas, Llanfilo 56 38, MiM Edith. May Parry, Maniito ? 55 39, Master Tommy Morg:))). DanfUo 54 40, Miss Dora Price, Hanft!o 53 41, MaAt?r John Powell, Dcidowiod 52 42, Master Powell Bufton, Doldowlod 51 43, Master Ivor William*. Erwood 50 44, Master Percy Evans, Gwenddwr 49 45, Master T. J. Williams, Erwood 48 Mansions of Brecon and Radnor. I Radnor has more famous mansions than Breeon. They were first made in the reign of Edward Ill., when gui powder was first discovered. A mansion was first made as a. fortified manor house. At the accession of the Tudors and after the wars of the Roses, a till greater j (security to life and property brought about a more elaborate style of arctitecture. In the reign of Eliza- beth mansions -were made in the shape of a letter E. Mansions had often thick walls, beautiful chimneys, very wide oak staircases, characteristic windows and often had court-yard, Many old mansions are now farm-hcuses, or else nothing is loft- except gate-ways. In the Rhayader district there is Cwm Elan, the home of Shelley, the great poet. Rhydoldog was the home of the Oliver family. In Radnor there are the stones where Charles I. was entertained. In Glasbury tht'rc is the Solers Ca-stle and the Old Clyro Court. In Knighton Builth Hall and the Great House, the home of the Crowther family. In Llanbister Cross Cynon and Orycholl. Watt retired to Doldowlod after making the world indebted to him. Many of the mansions have arisen since then and fully .sustain the reputation of the pa^t. Mae-llweh CastHs Abbey Hall, a.nd Boughrood Castle represent Rome of perhap." equally beautiful county seats. In Brecon Newton is. an interesting building of Eliza- bethan time. Abereainlais is a typical Tudor manor hotLse. Trebarried, built over 200 year*, tg now a farm-house. Gwernyfed was vi-,it.6,ct by Charles I. Aberclydach is a very ancient mansion.—Master DQnaid- Galloway. Ffynnon-gynydd School, Glasbury-on- Wye, ag. d 14.
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I War Intelligence. I I BRECON AND RADNOR. I Pit. Sam J. King. WeLsh Regt., who has been gassed, lives at Upper Cwmtwrch. ): Pte. J. Williams, R. E., recently wounded, has been home on furlough at Cwmtwrch. Three Builth lak-Pte,. H. Hamer, T, Jenkins and T. Stevens—sailtil for France last week. News has reached Brecon Depot that Capt. Thomas Fenner (Rifle Brigade) has been killed in action. # # Pte. E. G. D. Weale, Gloucestershire Regiment (New- bridge-on-Wye), has been awarded the Military Medal. Pte. Llewellyn Jones (St. John Field Ambulance) has been gassed. His parents, native of Llangeler, live at Brynmawr. > :;< >:< Lce.-Cpl. T. Evans. S.W.B. (son of Mr and Mr» S. Evans, Coal Wharf Square, Hay) is now on active (ser- vice in France. 'Í Pte. David Rogers (son of Mr and Mrs Pryce Rogers, Garter Hall, Llanyre) has been killed whilst in action in Palestine. >;< ?  Pte. James Moore (County Office, Llandrindod Well,), who joined up last May, on attaining the age of 18, has been wounded in action in France. Recent casualties of Hay men include Lieut. K. S. G. Cartwi-iglit (wounded in France) and Pte. H. Raui-tey, K.S.L.I. (also wounded in France). > ::< > Capt. J. A. Pater.-on, formerly of Llanelwedd, Builth Well.s. has been mentioned in dispatches for ,en-ices with the Royal Naval Transport in France. Lieut. Edmund S. Howells, R.F.C., whose death from the effects of an aeroplane accident is announced, was a nephew of Mr and Mrs R. H'.A. Davies, Crickhowell. I Among tluve home on leave at Ystradgynlais last week were Lieut. W. Hoskins. B.A., Wireless Operator Emlyn Jones, Pte. Dan Jones, F.R.C.. and Pte. W. Rees, S.W.B. Private Alf. Morgan (son of Mr J. Morgan, Garddolau, Beulah), who is in a French Hospital, isuffering from diphtheria, has had a turn for the better and is ma-k- ing satisfactory progress. Lieut. Edward Meredith, recently promoted after having undergone an exceptionally "hart course of training in the Cadet School in France, is now home enjoying a from duty. ? ? ?  Official intimation has been received that Pte. S. J. King (Welsh Regiment), .son of Mr:, King, Jirynmorgau Cottages, Upper Cwmtwrch. has. been admitted to hospital. having been gassed in the great battle in France. -I* Gunner Thompson, R.G.A. (Llanspyddid) was presented with a wristlet-watch ion the occasion of his discharge from hospital, after leitig wounded twice. He has en- gaged in four battle- viz., Somme, St. Quentin, Cam- bra i, and Lens. :¡: :;< >:< Lieut. H. G. Meredith (formerly a member of the firm of Messrs Meredith and Jones, jewellers, Rhayader), who was admitted into hospital, suffering from trench fever, recently paid a visit to Rhayader, 'where he had a most cordial reception. .Afr. and Mrs Jones (Lodge, Beulah) have been notified that their nephew,Pte. Gilbert J. Williams. R.W.F., was wounded on the 11th ult. Pte. G. J. Williams joined early in the war, was sent to Egypt over two years ago, and has been in the fighting line throughout the time. > Private E. Cyril Edwards, K.S.L.I, (only son of Mr and 31rs W, Edwards, College Terrace, Llandovery) was wounded in the head during the recent severe fighting in France. Sapper D. J. Davies, Royal Engineers (son of Mr John Isaac Davies, Castle Street), was also wounded. The first batch of the combed out colliers from Ys- tradgynlais and Brynmawr district arrived at Brecon on Tuesday week. Col. King Hunter (assistant-director of recruiting) states that every man had responded. and they were a fine, robust class of recruits, who be- haved and acquitted themselves admirably, and would be a credit to the Army. Three Llandovery men has been wounded, viz., Pte. J. C. W. Jenkins, Queen's Royal Surrey-s (sen of the Rev. J. Jenkins. Pendennis). who has been bayoneted in the chest, Pte. E. Cyril Edwards, King's Shropshire Light Infantry (son of Mr Wm. Edwards, New Road), who sustained a shell wound in the head, and Sergt. l), J. Davies, R.E. (son of Mr John Isaac Davies, Castle Street). >:< > Pte. D .H. Rogers. Welsh Regiment (son of Mr Cvrtts Rogers; High Street. Cefn-eoed), has been home on leave from France, and was welcomed by a smoker at the Gwynne's Arms. Private Rogers has been in the Army since 1914, serving, for several months, under Captain R. Lloyd George (son of the Prime Minister). Though he has been through much serious fighting Pte. Rogers looks very well. ::= Among Hay residents, recently home on leave, were Lieut. F. Williams Vaughan, R.N. (Penymaes), Cadet Ivor Williams, R.F.C. (Danygarth), Mr Herbert (Cromp- ton (Royal Naval Air Service, and of Brecon Road), Sec.-Lieut. 8\1, James (Welsh Regiment, and of Castle Street), Mr F. Pearson, R.F.C. (Ffordfawr), Lce.-Cpl. McGeorge (Bear Street), and Pte. Edgar Brocks, S.W.B. (St. Mary's Terrace). Major John Brad stock, M.C., who has been appoint- ed a staff captain, was in the 3filitia before he joined the lin,: Iiattalion of the South Wales Borderers in July, 1903. He is well known at Brecon, and, for three years prior to the war, he acted as adjutant to a bat- talion cf the Territorial Force. He obtained his ma- jority in December la-st, and has of late been serving with one of the Gwent battalions of the South Wales Borderers. News has been received by Mrs James (High Street, Builth Wells) that her son, Pte. C. James (Royal Fusiliers), has been wounded while on divisional duties in France. The wound, which wa.s effected by a machine- gun bullet fired from an enemy aeroplane during an air-raid, entered his shoulder and came cut uraler his arm, fracturing three ribs. Prior -to being wounded, Pte.- James served for In-,ig period in the trrnc,hp. He is now in ho-pttal in London, where he is making satisfactory progress. Official information has been received at Upper Cwm- twrch that Sgt-. Emlyn AI. Rs, of the Royal En- gineers. died of wounds on March 25th at a Canadian base hospital in France. Prior to enlistment in the early dayA of the war he wa.s employed at Pwllbaeli CoHiery. Ystatyfera. He had seen considerable serviee,
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INSURANCE COMMITTEE. BRECONSHIRE MEETING. MEMBERS AND PAYMENT FOR LOSS OF TIME. Mr W. S. Miller presided over the quarterly meeting of the Breconehire Insurance Committee, held at Bre- con, on Wednesday in last week. The Sanatorium sub-committee reported the receipt of a letter from the Association of Welsh Insurance Committees, dated February 12th, to the effect that they regarded with serious concern the statement of the Welsh National Memorial Association that all cases of tuberculosis brought to their notice more than 60% represent ca-ses where the disease is in an advanced stage, and where the prospect of recovery is remote consequently there was a far greater demand for hos- pital beds than for Sanatorium beds. They asked the Insurance Committee to seek the co-operaticn of the Panel Committee and circularise all medical practition- ers with regard to the importance of referring all cases of tuberculosis or suspected tuberculosis to the officers of the Welsh National Memorial Association as early as possible. The clerk stated that the committee had circularised the doctors with regard to this matter during last year, and that the Panel Committee had also done .-so. Respecting the dispute between the County Council and the Memorial Association the clerk read a letter to the effect that full arrangements were now in force regarding the treatment of patient" from this com- mittee and that the old relationships had been re- sumed. (Hear, 'hear). The Chairman: We are exaetly as we were before. (Hear, hear). Payment of Members. J The clerk stated re?ardin? the points raised on the matter of payment of members for the 10d of remun- | erative time/he had written about three month& ago to the Commi-iOlH'r, for their decision, but received no reply. Last Thursday he wired to them and reiceived a reply that they were unable to give a decision at present respecting the scheme. The chairman thought that under the circumstances they had better adjourn the matter till the next meet- ing. Mr Bevan said that Monmouth and Glamorgan paid their members' expenses. The clerk said on a previous occasion he had sent out queries on the subject to all the counties in Eng- land and Wales asking whether they paid certain classes of members of committees such as schoolmasters. In- surance superintendents, etc., and according to the re- turns in Wales they did not, but that in certain coun- ties in England they did. Mr Bevan said in many places they held their meet- ings in the eveniiflis which would not interfere with their daily work, but when the meetings were held in the day-time they were paid. A suggestion was made to write to Monmouth and GI amorgln ascertaining the facts. 1 Mr Johns (Brynmawr) contended that it wa? not a ) question of what other counties did, but whether they j were justified in paying members' expenses or not? There were only a few of the committee who were not being paid, and he thought they should decide the matter that day. In reply to questions fhe clerk said the estimates were passed last year and in these were included members' expenses. The Chairman That would be all right if the item were specifically set forth. ■Mr Trevor Richards contended that if they did not overspend the estimate they would be in order. Mr Idris Davies said the chief point was the legality of payment. e The Chairman: That is the whole thing. Upon being put to the meeting 12 voted for going 00, on the same lines as hitherto, and 8 against. )lr Idris Davie-s said he had been appointed one to in cheques, but he would not suiin another cheque until this point was settled and made perfectly clear as to whether the charge was legal or not. He would not sign a cheque for payment of loss of remunerative time tc persons until the Commissioners had made it clear whether it was legal or not. Mr Johns: Is it not the business of the Finance Com- mittee to sign all cheques? Mr Idris Davies: The committee cannot—some in- dividuals must. In reply to the chairman the clerk .said under the now Act which came into operation on the 1st January, the provisions regarding surcharges were identical with the -L.G. B. Act, that wa- to say that any illegal payment could be recovered from the members who actually sign- 1 ed the order for payment. If the auditor took except- ion to a particular item lie would summon the two persons who signed the cheques before him and ask i them to refund the money into the ba.nk. Air Pritcharv: Any resolution cf this committee will not exonerate, them from liability. The Clerk: That is so. Mrs C. E. W. Price: I shall certainly not sign any cheque until this matter is made clear. Mr Trevor Richard;, said there were five persons ap- pointed to sign cheques. The chairman said he felt in the same position as Mr Davies. If the gentlemen who thought they were right would accept the responsibility, he believed the com- mittee would be quite willing for them to sign the cheques. Mr Johns said it appeared to him that certain mem- bers were now turning against the committee and taking the- side of the Commissioners. ("No.") These people, he added, had already said that their demand was jus- tified, but they were not prepared to sign the cheques, hence they are taking the ground from undr their feet and going over against them. Mr Prit-chafd said that remark was not fair. He per- sonally would like to be paid, but the legal point was raised. They were only awaiting a. reply from the Commissioners, and if it were favourable there would be no further difficulty. After further discussion it was decided to adjourn the matter until hearing from the Commissioners. The result of count of index register showed a total of 17,055, an increase of 292 over the last count. This was all the business of public interest.
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THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION.
THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION. Sii-In my last letter in reply to Mr D. Rees, I asked my friend to give me a imple plain answer to a simple plain question which I then put to him. He has avoid- ed doing so for reasons that are obvious. He Knows as well as I do, and as your readers fortunately must know that the econd alternative is the ideal. To de- scribe it a-s impossible is certainly not a courageous way out of the difficulty. To attempt to make a nation "ober by curtailing its liberties seems so crude- to put it very mildly. I ought to thank Mr Rees for having made it clear that he did not wish to insinuate that I was financially interested in the "Trade." What other interest there can be, your readers, like myself will, I am sure, tail to see. It rather amuses ono to find Mr Rees and others quoting Mr Lloyd George continually. My friend rather forgets that almost the last words uttered by the Prime Minister up to the present were to the effect that it would I)e. madness to attempt to prohibit the sale and manufacture of alcoholic drink at the present time. I very greatly regret that Mr- Rres will insist in taking such a small narrow view of what freedom means. Simply because he drasn't wish to drink himself he describes such freedom which is desired by others as slavery. Was there ever anything so petty.?— Yours, etc., A. S. EVANS.
i'A Ploughing Match.
A Ploughing Match. YSTRADFKLLTE COMPETITIONS. A Ploughing and Hedging Match held at t-lit, New Inn Farm. Ystradtellte on the 26th ult. The President was Mr L. J. JJoses Plasydinas. and the judge. Messrs. C. Hav#rd, Bnehgoed. and J. Stevens, Pantglas, Senny; stewards. Messrs J..Powe.11, Nantv- croen; l), Davies, Goitre; T. Williams, Rerthlwyd; M. Math«w>, Cwmporth; J. Harries, Penllwyreinoa; chair- man. Mr D. Davies, Goitre: treasurer, Councillor D. Price, Cefnuchelare; secretary, Mr J. Harries, Penllwy- neinon. Ploughing Competition. First Class.—1, Mr T. Tavlor, Penlivil-ne- inoll; 2. Mr M W. Llewelyn, Nantyweiiynen: 3, Mr D. Powell. Pentretroseoed. Novice Class.—1, Mr T. Davies. Tr-ayk-garn; 2, Mr D Davie,, Glynmercher; 3, Mr J. Davies, Dvffrvnnedd: 4, Mr R. Powell, Brynbwch. Third Class, under 21 years of age.-I, Mr W. G. Eckle. Hedging and Ditching Competition. Firat Class.—1, Mr W. Williams, Penllwvneition: 2, Mr U. Morgan, Rase Cottage; 3, T. Lewi., Blaennedd. Novice Class.—1, Mr E. Morgan, Wernbieed; 2, Mr I Parry, Bronwydd 3, Mr J. Hughes, Nantvcarred. ) Third Class, under 21 years of age.-I. Mr M. James, Hendref nld 2, Mr W. Brown. Penygraig. I General Competition. I Prize fer the best team on ground.—Mr J. Harries, Penllwyneinon. Live Weiglit.-Itr J. Morgan, Ploughing Inspector, Brecon. Best Flail.—Mr T. Williams. Berthlwyd. Best Besom.—Mr fl. Davies, Goitre. Bej-t Walking Stick.—Mr T. Lewis, Blaennedd. The match was confined to the parish of Ystrad- fellte. Very keen competition prevailed in all cla-r^t-i- Crowds of spectators visit-ed the grounds.
IWar -Intelligence. I
WAR INTELLIGENCE-Continued, I and taken part in some notab!e tunnelling exploits on the Western front. Much sympathy is extended to his mother and two sisters, who reside near Tro'rgleien School, Lower Cwmtwrch, and whose sole support lie was. Capt. D. P. Dickinson, D.S.O., who has been raised to the rank of lieutenant-colonel whilst employ- ed as assistant-quartermaster-gencral, is only 31 years of aie, and started his military career in the Welsh Regiment as a subaltern in October, .1006, He went- over to France with the original Expeditionary Force, and has been through most of the heavy fighting in whi-ch the 2nd Welsh have. heen enaged. He obtained his captaincy in September, 1914. Of late he has been holding a staff appointment as deputy-assistant- quartermaster-general. > > Several letters written by Iccol boys serving in Pales- tine and Egypt have itit come to hand at Newbridge- on-Wye. They gratefully acknowledged gifts, sent out to them for Xmas. by the Concert Committee. The writers, who are very fit and well, are Pte. George Evans (son of Mr and Mrs Evans, Cross Road Cottage), Pte. J. R. Cleator (son of Mr and Mrs Cleator. Red House), Pte. C. Phillips (son of Mr and Mrs Phillips, The Lodge, Llysdinam), and Pte. C. A. Wright. (son of Mr and lfri Wright, Woodlands). Lieut. A. J. Weale (3rd S. W. Borderers, attached l/5th Royal Welsh Fusiliers), ac- knowledging his gift, writes a most interesting and in- structive letter to one of the scholars of the school. He describes the country in detail, and gives the children a capital idea of what Palestine is like. >:< I Crickhowell has a special interest in the career of Lieut.-Col. J. H. S. Dimmer, V.C., M.C.. who was killed in action on the 21st ult., his wife's mother (Mrs W. Bayler Parker. of Moseley, Birmingha' m) being a native of Crickhowell, and •sist&r of Messrs. Rd. Thomas and Rupert Tiicwi*" Tiocal printers). Lieut.-Col. Dimmer, r(-L from the ranks, was a native of Wimhledon, and refused the freedom of that borough when he gained the V.C. After various forms of special service, he was given a commission in 1908, and, when the' war broke out, he went to France with the Expeditionary Force. Ha won the V.C. at Klein Zillebeke on November 12th, 1914. His regiment, the King's Royal Rifles, was heavily attacked by the Prussian Guard. I.ieut. Dimmer ser- ved his machine gun until he had been shot five times, and continued at his po&t until his. Run was destroyed. Besides being awarded the V.C. for this action he was promoted captain. -Later he won the Military Cross and was given the command of a Berkshire regiment.