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BRILLIANT & INSPIRING MILITARY SPECTACLE. Honouring a Welsh Regimeut at Aberystwyth. Presentation of Colours. A brilliant and inspiring military spectacle was witnessed on the College Athletic ground at Aberystwyth on Saturday morning, the occasion being the presentation of King's and regimental' colours to the 4th Battalion of the Welsh Regiment by Lieutenant-general Sir James Hills-Johnes, G.C.B. V.C., and Lady Hills-Johnes, of Dolaucothi. The pre- sentation was made in full view of all the infantry battalions now under canvas at Bow Street and Lovesgrove, and in the presence of thousands of residents and visitorsj who had gathered on the terrace in front and on the hill at the back of the gymnasium. The Grogythan eminenoe from which a splendid view of the field was obtained, was also occu- pied by a large crowd. The honoured bat- talion of the Welsh, of which Colonel W. 11. Roberts, V.D., Milford, is the commanding officer, attended in their picturesque scarlet uniforms, and immediately on arrival on the recreation grounds of the University College of Wales, in Llanbadarn-road, formed up m six companies in three sides of a square fac- iug ^he gymnasium. The beautiful silk colours, which are the first to be presented to a Welsh Territorial battalion on Welsh soil, are the joint generous gift of Sir James and Lady Hills-Johnes, who paid several visits to London to see that every detail was accurately carried out. The colours were jealously carried to the ground by a colour party, comprising Lieutenant- colonel A. F. Beddoe (Pembroke), Captain W. it. Picton Evans (Cardigan), Lieutenant J F De liees (Llandilo), Lieutenant H. Buck- ley Roderick (Llanelly), and Colour-sergeants A. T. Thomas (Llanelly), G. W. Jenkins (Llandilo), and J. E. Davies (Nuberth). On being uncased they were placed on a pile of drums which was covered with a Union Jack. The masking of the troops was a picturesque and moving spectacle, each battalion march- ing into the spacious ground to the beat of their drums and martial music, and forming up in lines of quarter column. Additional colour was ient to the proceedings by the presence of General Lloyd in full review dress and his long retinue of officers, whilst every poin of vantage was taken up by large crowds of gaily-dressed people. The Mayor of Aberystwyth (Alderman Wynne) was present in his robes of office, and accompanying him on the temporary raised platform were a number of distinguished people, including Sir John Williams, Bart., Sir Edward and Lady Parry Pryse, Goger- ddan, Lady Evans, Lovesgrove; Mrs. Pugh and Lieutenant Pugh, D.S.O., Cymmerau; Major Price Lewes, Tyglyn Aeron; Mr. D. C. Roberts, Aberystwyth; and Mrs. Loxdale, Castle Hill. Previous to the arrival of the Dolaucothi family General Lloyd, who was mounted on a white steed, inspected a body of Aberyst- wyth Boy Scouts in charge of Scoutmaster Reekie, who had taken up their position neaf the saluting base. It was shortly after 11.30 o'clock when Sir James Hills-Johnes, who was accompanied by Lady Hills-Johnes and Mrs. Johnes, motored on to the ground, and the distin- guished party were received with a general salute by nearly 8,000 troops assembled for the ceremony. Sir James, who wore his striking uniform with decorations thick upon his breast, stood at the salute whilst the band of the 4th Battalion Welsh Regiment, who were the central figures in the pictures- que assembly, played the first part of their regimental march. No sooner had the com- mand "Stand at ease" been given than a body of chaplains, headed by Canon Bowell, vicar of Monkton, Pembrokeshire, Archdeacon Bevan, and the Rev. T. E. Roberts, M.A., Aberystwyth, Calvinis:ic Methodist, advanced in their white robes to the centre of the square, and proceeded with the short, but impressive, service of consecrating the colours. In stately procession two majors and two subalterns of the 4th Welsh then advanced to the saluting base, carrying the colours, which they handed over to Sir James and Lady Hills-Johnes for formal presentation to the battalion. The King's colour was en- trusted to the safe keeping of Lieutenant De Rees by Lady Hills-Johnes, whilst Sir James presented the regimental colour to Lieuten- ant H. Buckley Roderick, both of whom bore them proudly for reception by the battalion. THE PRESENTATION. Addressing the members of the honoured battalion from the platform, Lady Hi], Johnes, who spoke with chivalrous pride, said that she and Sir James, who is the hon. colonel of the battalion, had the great- est pleasure in presenting the colours be- cause they were sure the battalion would be true to the traditions of the Welsh Regi- ment, and that they would carry the colours with the same honour nd courage that had distinguished Welsh soldiers on many a battlefield, "You have the privilege," her ladyship continued, "of serving this great country, not only in war, but in peace, be- cause, to repeat the time-worn truth, never too often repeated, 'To maintain peace, be prepared for war.' By your voluntary act of national service you lay the foundation of peace. If peace be disturbed by outsiders you are doubtless ready to defend the right, even at the cost of your own lives." Th6*1" honorary colonel, Sir James Hills-Johnes would present them with their regimental colour. It was her honour to present them with the colour bearing his Majesty the King's cipher and the time-honoured Union Jack." May you long and loyally serve under them." was her ladyship's concluding remarks^ 1"a;rlQ. remember these thtlee old Welsh proverbs: "Meistr pob gwaith—ym- arfer, 'Goreu arf—gwroldeb,' 'Goreu. tarian cyfiawnder.' These proverbs, her ladyship translated, amidst applause, as "Master of all work—practice," "The best of weapons— couraen." "The best shield—righteousness. LETTER DEATH THAN SHAME. S r James Hills-Johnes, having advanced wit.iin hearing of the battalion, ssid that in presenting them with those colours, approved and sanctioned for issue to the regiment by his Majes:y the King, 143 would only direct their attention to the Welsh motto on their regimental colour, "Gwell angeu na chy- wilydd" ("Better death than shame") and expressed a hope that they would always bear it in remembrance. In civil life it would influence them to act in a straight- forward and neighbourly way to all with whom they came in contact, whilst in war- time it would give them that irrestible spirit of patriotism that led to victory. "It is a great satisfaction to me, the honorary colonel of your regiment and of your old Volun- teer regiment" continued the general, "to find so many of the old regiment in your present ranks, and all, no doubt, profiting by the field training in this camp of exercise, field training which was absolutely necessary to make them efficient defenders of their country in case of invasion." They had al- ready won a reputation for good shooting, but without this regular course of field training and rifle practice they would not be able to stand up against a disciplined and fully-trained army. It was a great pleasure for him to remember, and they would re-call with pride, the fact that their old Volunteer regiment, whose spirit had, no doubt, passed into their battalion, started the Volunteer movement in Wales, the Milford Company having been raised in 1859 and the regi- ment came into full life exactly half a cen- tury ago. It further qualified him to see officers and men in their ranks who volun- teered and saw active service in South Africa, thus winning not only their own medals and favourable mention in dispatches, but also the honourable record on their regi- mental colour, 'South Africa, 1899 to 1902.' I trust and believe," continued the general "that their good example will be followed by the whole battalion, should his Majesty the King ever he obliged to call for your services in the field. Always honour the I King and your country, and bear in lasting

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Civic Reception. GENERAL LLOYD AND THE DRAGON OF WALES. Following the ceremony the Mayor of Aberystwyth (Alderman Edward P. Wynne) accorded General Lloyd and the principal officers of the Welsh Territorial Division a civic reception by inviting them to join him at luncheon at the Alexandra Hall, the spac- ious women's hostel of the University College of Wales on the Promenade.. The mayor himself took the chair, and was supported by Major-General Lloyd, Lieutenant-general Sir James Hills-Johnes; G.O.B., V.C., Sir Jolin Williams, Bart., Sir Edward Webley Parry- Pryse, Bart., Mr. R. S. Rowland, Garth, chairman of the Cardiganshire County Coun- cil; Mr. Loxdale, Castle Hill; Major Price Lewes, Tyglyn Aeron; and the various brig- adier commandants commanding officers of battalions, and members of the Corporation. Others who had accepted invitations and were present were Col. Sir Arthur Anolice; Col. Hamilton Smythe, late commander Scotch Fusiliers; Mr. J. Parry, Llidiarde; Mr H. O. Pugh, D.S.O.. Cwmere; Dr James, Lodge Park; Dr Harries, Dr Ellis, Mr. J. H. Davies, registrar of the University Col- lege, Mr. Evan Evans, clerk Cardiganshire County Council; Mr. Geo. R. Pryse, Peithyll Major Lloyd Hughes, Alltlwyd; Major J. J. Bonsall, Fronfrai:h; Col. W. D. Steel, Col. Scober, C.B.; Mr. C. L. Conacher, general manager Cambrian Railways; Mr G. H. Errington, Dolau; Mr. Arthur Jones, North and South Wales Bank; Capt. E. A. L Powell, Ryhdyfirian; .Rev Dr Jones Powell, Capt. T. P. Lewis, Abermaide; Mr. E. Ernest Owen, Mr J Francis, Wailog: Mr D. Lloyd Lewis, National Provincial Bank; Mr R. E. Jones, Aberllolwyn, and Mr. Ivor Evans, During the proceedings highly appreciated selections on the harp were given by Mr. Reuben Roberts, the Welsh Royal harpist, of Aberystwyth. The usual loyal toasts having been received with honours, Colonel W. 11. Roberts, V.D., command- ing the 4th Battalion Welsh Regiment, was entrusted with the submission of the toast of the ladies of Dolaucothi and Lieutenant- general Sir James Hills-Johnes. which he re- garded as a great honour. He first of all publicly acknowledged his gratitude to General Lloyd for his kindness in conferring upon the battalion which he (Colonel Roberts) had the honour to command, the great honour of assembling before the whole division for the interesting ceremony in which they had taken part that day, under the best auspices. It had truly been a red letter day in the history of the 4th Welsh Battalion, and he would like everyone to know that his battalion was the first in Wales, not, perhaps, as regards efficiency —(laughter)—but it was the first battalion formed in Wales. (Applause). One company forming part of the battalion was formed 51 years ago, and was, therefore, the first to be raised in Wales. and the fifth in the whole of the United Kingdom. (Applause). Through the extreme kindness of Sir James Hills- Johnes and his good lady the battalion now possessed colours, which he hoped every officer and every man would regard as a solemn symbol or duty to King and country. (Applause). During the year Sir James Hills'Johnes had been their honoured and revered colonel, he and his good lady had taken the warmest interest in overything affecting the welfare of the battalion, and he desired publicly to thank Sir James and Lady Hills-Johnes for their crowning act of generosity in presenting them at their joint expense with the magnificent colours which the battalion had received that day. (Ap- plause). He need hardly say it was the wish of every officer and man in his regiment- and he would go further and say that it was the wish of his countless friends and admir- ers-that Sir James and Lady Hills-John?: would enjoy good health for many a year to come. (Loud applause). Sir James Hills-Johnes, who was received with rousing cheers, in acknowledging the warm greeting extended to him, said that his heart was still very much in the Army and all that concerned it. (Applause). 'I have had the honour ot being asked and made an honorary colonel of the regiment," continued Sir James. "It is not only my pleasure, but my duty to do my best in its interest in every possible manner. (Applause). The ladies of Dolaucothi also take as keen an interest in the Army as myself and sup- port me in my wishes. (Applause). If the Territorials require anything I am always roady to go to the War Office and see what I can do for them. (Loud applause). It was a most pleasing duty he had performed tha:. day, ana he thanked General Lloyd for turn- ing out his troops to honour the occasion of the reception of the colours by the 4th Bat- talion of the Welsh Regiment. (Applause). The Mayor of Aberystwyth (Alderman E. P. Wynne), in proposing the toast of "The Welsh Territorial Force Division," said he was favourable from the start to the idea of holding the training at Aberystwyth. and I referred with gratitude to the generosity of Sir Edward Webley Parry-Pryse, Gogerddan. and Lady Evans, Lovesgrove. which generos- ity had enabled Major East, of the Divisional Staff, to return within 24 hours of his first visit with the report that camping grounds were at the disposal of the division. (Ap- plause). Aberystwyth saw a sight at Whit- suntide on the occasion of the visit of the Cheshires that they had never seen before, but the grand spectacle which they had be- held on the Vicarage Field that day had eclipsed even that. GENERAL LLOYD'S THANKS FOR HOSPITALITY. General Lloyd, who was vociferously re- ceived, and with the singing of "For he's a jolly good fellow," thanked the mayow for the opportunity he had given him of return- ing thanks to him and the people of Aber- ystwyth for the courtesy, kindness, and hospitality with which he bad been received since he first came to the town in January last to moot the idea of the Welsh Terri- torial camp. (Applause). There was also a still wider hospitality he had to acknowledge, an hospitality extending over some sixty- square miles. He could not name all the landowners, but he had one present on his right—Sir Edward Pryse. (Hear, hear). He also could not name the numberless tenant farmers who had given permission for the troops to go over their land, and the other friends whom he had met and to whom he was grateful for the way they had received him with the handshake of friendship and welcome. There were, however, two names he would like to mention of persons whoso extreme generosity had allowed them even. the use of the grounds of their houses, namely, Lady Evans, Lovesgrove, and Mrs. Bonsall, Glanrheidol. (Applause). Mr. Pugh (Cymmerau), wh,) had also givan them great assistance, although not a soldier, was a member of the Distinguished Service Order. There was also Mr. Conacher, ivho, at the head of the Cambrian Railways Com- pany, had worked indefatigablv to assist the passing of the troops from the many differ- ent parts of the country. He would also l,ke to acknowledge the services of the press representatives, who had helped him so much throughout bv not going where they were not Wanted—(laughter)—but by 'being always on the spot. (Hear. hoar). But the Terri- torial Army had a wider interest, because it the citiaen army, which belonged to the people, and one in which they were taking a special interest that day. Colonel Roberts had alluded to the fact that he had paxaded the whole of che infantry division to honour the gift of colours to his battalion. He con- sidered it was meet that no less should be done. This was a day of days on which such a gift of colours as this reminded them hat 322 years ago a Territorial Army stood on the shores of Britain and saw the last effort of a despotic power who were trying to enslave Great Britain cast back. In a nine days' running fight the great Armada of Spain met its fate on the 30th of June. The Territorial Army looked on to lend their support should they be required. "STANDING IN THE GATE." But," asked General Lloyd "what is this Territorial Army we speak about? Is it really required?" He heard so many people say, continued the general, tha-, when they had a fleet, which had been exhibited to the ) wonder of the world within the last few days, when their King, their gracious and beloved King, the "Sailor King," had been sailing round that mighty armada of modern times; when chey had a iiighly-trained Regu- lar Army, which, though small, was as highly trained, he believed, as any Army in the world, was the Territorial Army really required ? But, he would ask, what would be the mission of that fleet were they engaged in a great European war. That fleet would probably ba, as was the fleet before Trafal- gar, engaged on some discant strategic mis- sion, leaving our shores unguarded by ships. Then, again, in a European war their Regu- lar Army would surely be operating 011 the flank of some ally in Europe. And then what was there to stand in the gate ? They knew that this country had been invaded many tli-nessince the Norman Conquest. The last invasion was on the shores of Wales, and it then was fortunate for them that they were 1,200 rebels, and the worst of the French Army, who were easily repulsed, thanks to the assistance of the ladies of Wales. (Laughter and applause). White, then, were they to have? Did they wish to have a conscript army such as the foreign Powers of Europe had? ("No, no.") if they could do with a volunteer army they could do without a conscript army. It might come to ic, liowevefr, if a volunteer army did not fulfil its role. But there were thirteen commanding officers in that room and 20,000 men in Wales and the Marches who were at that moment prepared to serve their country .and their King. (Applause). It was true they were not perfect by any means. They could not hope to be up to the same stand- ard as regular troops, because they had not the same practice and not the same time to give to the exercises of the military art. But with the intelligence which they had at command, and with the patriotism of every officer of that division, he believed the divi- sion to be as good and better than any other division. (Applause). He believed they could train to such a pitch as to be of great utility in standing in the gate. (Cheers). PRAISE FOR WORK OF THE DIVISION. The general went on to say how gratified he was with the work of the division during the present training, and said he hoped they would bear with him in the many difficulties which they had to encounter, and, probably, the many lapses on his part. ("No, no.") It was necessary that they should all put tiieir shoulder to the wheel, and it was only by combination that they would have a civilian army fit to place in the gate to meet the enemy should they ever attempt to land on these shores. The Territorial Army was truly said to be one of defence and not de- fiance. Defence it must be, and defence was what they wanted, because they wished to remain at peace with the world. (Applause). That, he believed, could only be done by a strong and efficient force to maintain and preserve peace. The greatest of British poets had said:— "Go to the three corners of the world, In arms nought shall rule If Britain to herself do rest but true." He believed that to be spirit of Wales, and he trusted everyone present would assist with all his might in keeping up their num- bers and keeping up their strength with men fit to serve and defend the country. He could answer for his brother-officers that they would do everything they could to train their army up to what it should be. (Ap- plause.) In conclusion, the general said: "The dragon of Wales must not sleep. (Applause). She may rest, but her claws must be sharp, and that can onlv be attained by our united effort to recruit and to train. Then she may rest, and should the enemy have the temerity and assurance to land on these shores she will arise and stand defiant not only on the defensive, but with the counter-stroke of the flashing sword of ven- geance." (Cheers). Responding to the toast of "The Mayor and Corporation," submitted by Colonel Simpson, commanding the Divisional Royal Field Artillery, Alderman Wynne said that he believed the visit of the division to Aber- ystwyth would prove a great benefit to the town from a business point of view. (Ap- plause). "If you can only get the ground we shall be only too delighted to receive you with open arms again." continued the mayor amid applause. Some people had said that the presence of the Territorial Division was going to do the town a lot of harm. (Cries of "No.") "I say, gentlemen," emphatic- ally declared the mayor, "that my experi- ence of the past few days and reports of the general is that the conduct of the men generally has been exemplary." (Hear, hear," and applause.) He was sure that Aberyst- wyth would never turn its back on the Terri- torial Force, and that they would always be pleased to receive them and to welcome them with open arms. The proceedings, in which Territorials and civilians fraternised in a genial manner, terminated with the singing of the Welsh and English National Anthems.

Cure of Consumption. 1\ GOOD WORK BY ALLTYMYNYDD SANATORIUM. MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS. The annual meeting of the governors of the West Wales Sanatorium was held at the Shire Hall, Carmarthen, on Friday under the presidency of Mr. E. Trubshaw, Llanelly. The executive committee in their report stated that the year jUs:, closed marked a great advance in excellence of work done and results obtained at the sanatorium. They desired to endorse Dr. Adams' plea that those in a position to do so should send up patients to the sanatorium whilst in the initial stage of consumption. It was a pleasant duty to mention the generous assist- ance of --Ilr:s. Davies-Evans, Highmead. who handed over from the Lady Drummond memorial fund a sum of zC233 Os. Id. towards reducing the debt upon the building account, and a further sum of P,50 towards the cost of the chalets. The report was adopted, on the motion of the Rev. A. Fuller Mills (chairman of the Carmarthenshire County Council), who stated that his council had never granted any sub- scription to any ins-itution with more en- thusiasm than they voted the £100 grant to the sanatorium at their last meeting. He hoped other councils would follow their noble example. Dr. Adams (the medical sijpenntendent of the sanatorium) in his second annual report said that on July 1st, 1909, there were twenty patients in the building, and from that date to June 30th lasT, 77 patients were admitted and 79 discharged, leaving eighteen in the building on the latter date. The average daily number of patients in residence was 22.5, which showed that the sanatorium had been kept practically full for the whole year. In the incipient or early stage cases, which numbered 29, 25 left with the disease completely arrested, four almost completely arrested ready to resume work, and all bu ó one were now working, at least six months having elapsed since the last of them left. In the moderate cases, which numbered four- teen, two left with the disease completely arrested, eleven very much improved, and the other improved. Twelve were now at work, and the other two continuing treatment. The cases where the disease was advanced numbered 32. and of these six were much improved, thirteen improved, six stationary, and seven worse. If patients only came up for treatment when first taken ill they woukl have a large insipient group, getting corres- ponding good results. The report was adopted, and high testi- mony borne to the excellent work done by the medical superintendent. Earl Cawdor was re-elected president, Sir James Drummond, Bart. C.B. (lord-lieuten- ant of Carmarthenshire), and Mr. David Davies M.P., vice-presidents, and Captain E. C. Harries, Bryntowy, hon. secretary. The financial statement showed the insti- tution to be ic a sound state.

J AGRICULTURAL NOTES. BY A PRACTICAL FARMER. SHEEP SCAB AND DIPPING. One of the most significant features of the Report of the Animals Division of the Board of Agriculture is the series of coloured maps showing the counties which have ex- perienced outbreaks of sheep scab during the past three years. They prove, I think, the success of the Dipping Order (England) of 1908, and other similar orders which have been so much resented in some districts. In 1909, with a sheep population in Great Britain of 27,618,419 sheep-an increase of 500,000 over 1908—there were 685 outbreaks of sheep scab, compared with 849 in the pre- vious year. This decrease of 164 allows for an increase of 61 in Scotland,, where out- breaks were numerous in the early part of 11909, but since have been very few. The total 685 is, with one exception, the lowest on re- cord, and there is every reason to believe that in a few yearn the disease will be eradi- cated. The fact that the rate of decrease has not been quicker is attributed to the sus- picion that the dipping has not, in many cases, been performed in an effective manner. Nctli:q; could be more unsatisfactory than that. Sheenowners may detest the Order, and may think the expense and trouble not worth while. There is no need to say any- thing on the point now, but this at least may be observed. So long as dipping is compul- sory it may as well be performed with the best possible grace. It costs no more to (tarry it out effectively, and when so performed it saves a heavy loss from one of the wont scourges to which flocks are liable. Now it is very advisable for every sbeepowner to smahe himself familiar with the Order, if be haa not already done so. A number of Boekmaetan were summoned last year for slight breaches of its provisions, and a nominal fine was im- posed. But further infringements might in- volve more serious consequences. The dip- ping area under the Order of 1908 is very large, applying to almost the whole of Eng- land. No sheep can be admitted to any fair ground in that area without a declaration, duly signed and attested, showing that the animals bave been dipped since the first day of June then last past." It is also provided that on every farm where sheep are kept they mu-st, under penalties, be dipped be-- tveen July 14th and September 1st (this being specified as the dipping period"). It is also required that a declaration shall be forwarded to the person appointed by the local authority. Dipping is therefore no longer an optional matter. To give full effect to the regulation, it is necessary that sheep which have been dipped should be isolated from those not so treated, and this may lead to complications on farms where purchased sheep, dipped after June 1st, have been allowed to run with stock sheep which were intended to be dipped between July 14th and September 1st. Such sheep, after roaming among undipped sheep, will require to be dipped again within the prescribed period. An interval of at least three weeks, however, should elapse between two separate immer- sions in an arsenical dip. Full and instruc- tive particulars are contained in Leaflets Nos. 61 and 145, obtainable post free from the Board of Agriculture, and reference should be made to them. From the second of these ft will be seen that dipping is recom- mended as an effective cure for other para- sites, besides the microscopic mites which cause sheep scab. < FINGER-AND-TOE AND LIME. It has long been noticed that this disease was less prevalent on chalky soils than on soils deficient in lime. The distinction of hav- ing established lime as a specific preventive belongs to Cockle Park, the demonstration station of the Northumberland County Coun- cil, when under the direction of Dr. Somer- ville. The experiments have been continued and elaborated by Professor Gilchrist, and the information given in a newly-issued report leaves no doubt as to the efficacy of the treat- ment properly applied. The test described was of a searching nature, as the swede crop on the experimental field of 1903 was practi- cally destroyed by the disease. Since that time swedes and turnips have been grown vear after year on this infected soil, dressings of lime varying in quantity and form having been applied to eight of the nine plots into which the field was divided. It is rather re- markable that the. effect of the lime was scarcely perceptible until 1906, and was not really appreciable until 1907, or the fourth year after the lime was applied. In the first I year after application there was not a single sound root on any one of the plots, but in 1907 more than half the crop on three or four < plots was free from the disease, and although I in 1908, with one exception, there was a slight relapse, further improvement was noticed last year. On the plot that received 10 tons of lime per acr" 89'7 per cent. of the roots were sound; as a result of 5 tons, 87'1 per cent., and of 10 tons of "lime mud," 71*9 per cent., while every root on the unlimed plot was dis- eased. Dressings of lime in some form or other have all been effective in checking the disease, with the exception of "'as lime; but it is obvious that a considerable interval elap-es before the action is pronounced. This result confirms the theory advanced by Dr. Somnrville that the lime as it becomes assimi- lated with the soil gradually renders the con- ditions uninhabitable to the germs of the disease. It is not a direct poison to them. SUGAR-BEET ORGANISATION. The interest in the possibilities of sugar- beet is now sufficiently keen to justify the belief that before long it will he established as a branch industry of the agriculture of Southern and Midland England. That being so, it is best that from the first the industry should be well and strongly organised, so that it may have the sounder chances of success. Considerable difference of opinion exists as to the wisdom of sinking large sums of capital in a venture which depends upon so many fav- ourable conditions for its satisfactory fulfil- ment, but no decentlv-minded person would hesitate to offer it the most sincere good wishes. The National Sugar Beet Council, under the chairmanship of Lord Denbigh, who is the recognised leader in the movement, has now been put on sound lines and will act in- dependently of the Chambers of Agriculture. It has been decided that the organisation shall consist of a council, with president and vice-presidents, and an executive committee, the 1-fter having the supervision of the sugar- beet enterprise in its several aspects—finan- cial, industrial, agricultural, &c. There are to be two honorary secretaries for the western and eastern districts of the country respectively, and a paid secretary with head- quarters in London. It will be the duty of the honorary secretaries to keep in touch with the various experiments proceeding in their districts. As it is desirable that all the ex- periments in sugar-beet production should be organised and supervised, and the results classified, the Council hopes that all fanners and bodies who are carrying on experiments will communicate with the secretary. The Council further consider it desirable to have experiments in the growth of sugar-beet on areas of not less than twenty acres, and that the Development Commissioners should be re- quested to make a. grant to enable such expe- riments on the larger scale to be carried out. It has been announced that the experimental crops in different parts of the country are looking very healthy and promise good yields of sugar. When complete data of all the existing experiments have been collected, the Hounm] intend to obtain an expert And thoroughly reliable analysis of the roots in the autumn. All this is, without doubt, a start in the right direction, and it is to be hoped that the analysis will justify the hopee of the promoters of the scheme.

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_h__ remembrance the noble record of war ser- vices inscribed on the colours of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of your regiment, war ser- vices which commenced in 1762 and carried up to date in all parts of the world. Al- ways remember that you are Welshmen be- longing to a junior battalion of a very distinguished regiment. You may then rest assured that you will be held in good repute by your King and countrymen. Finally, never forget the Welsh motto on your colours, and that; these colours have been placed in your custody by sanction of his Majesty the King to be faithfully guarded and held in respect and honour." (Loud applause). AN IMPRESSIVE MARCH PAST. This striking and historic ceremony closed with a splri ed march by the band. Then followed the greatest sight of the day, the whole of the remaining twelve battalions on parade marching past Sir James Hills-Johnes and the distinguished part at the saluting base in succession. The various battalions, headed by their bands and regimental pets, presented a magnificent spectacle as they marched past, and there were repeated rounds of applause from the spectators Subsequently the Mayor of Aberystwyth gave the visi:ing Welsh Territorial Division to Aberystwyth his official blessing by invit- ing the officers to lunch with him. To havo wound up the first week's programme with scenes of such pomp and splendour was a very thoughtful move on the part of General Lloyd, and the inhabitants of Aberystwyth are deeply grateful to him for giving them the opportunity of seeing the whole of the infantry citizen soldiers of Wales on parade at the same time.