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Poultry Post Mortems. SPECIAL OFFER TO "WEEKLY MAIL" READERS. We have arranged with Mr. John Freeman, M.P.S., 110, Icknield-street, Birmingham, to make a general exami- nation of dead poultry, pigeons, and other birds, also rabbits, at the nominal charge of one shilling for each, subject to the report appearing in the "Weekly Mail." Dead bodies must be sent, carriage paid, direct to Mr. Freeman, accompanied by the fee of one shilling, and not to our office; and should reach him not later than the Saturday before date of publica- tion. Full particulars should be given as to the symptoms previous to death, also how the birds have been fed, and any other information likely to be of use in advising how to prevent further losses. Letters should be sent sepa- rately.

FAIRS FOR NOVEMBER. The following list of markets and fairs is supplied by local correspondents, and every care has been taken to ensure accuracy. No responsibility can, however, be accepted for errors. Readers are invited to send additions or corrections, so as to make the list a,s useful as possible. Llnngendeirne 1 Aberystwith 151 I>landeloy 1 Liandilo Bridge 15 Little Haven 1 Carmarthen 15 Moamoutli 1 Letterston 15 Llanybyther 1 Montn<^ith lo Liandilo Bridge 1 Carmarthen 16 Brecon (';ierphil!y 15 Talgaith LUuidovery 16 Fishguard Tregaron (hiring) 16 Llangyfelach Llandovery 16 Llangyfelach 5 \V hit land 16 Mathrey 5 Iveath Rhayader 5 Llantrisant Capel Gwynfe 7 Aberavon 17 C'npel Gwynfo 6 Llanfynydd 19 Wiston 8 Llunwj'tyd Wells 20 Clynderwcn 8 Llanwrda 20 Pembroke (horses) .-•••• 9 Presteign 20 Sennybridge 9 Llanybyther (sheer) 20 Haverfordwest Maencloehogf 20 Narberth 10 Llanybyther (horses and Cardigan (hiring) W cattle) 21 Newcastle Emlyn H Lglwyswrw 22 Laugharne 11 Aberovnon 22 Kington Aberystwith 22 Hay 11 Nowcastle Emlyn 22 Oilycwm it Monmouth 22 Cilycwm 12 Llanybyther 22 Templeton 12 Tregaron (hiring) 23 Liandilo (hiring) 12 Sennybrldge 23 Pcnderyn 12 Neath 24 Pcnderyn 12 Neath 24 Nev. bridge-on-Wye 12 Bettwsfach 24 Garth 12 L'.antrisaiit 24 Aberdare 13 Pony bout (horses and Trecastle cattle) 25 Pontrliydfendigaid Pembroke 29 Abcrayron 15 Punchoston 29 Llandyssul 1J Aberystwith 29 Carmarthen 12 Monmouth 29 Lampeter 13 Sennvbridge 30 Pontneddfechan 15 Pontardulais 30

INSOLVENT 19 YEARS AGO. PEMBROKESHIRE FARMER'S HEAVY FAILURE. The examination took place at Pembroke- shire Bankruptcy-court on Friday (before the deputy-registrar, Mr. W. H. O. M. Bryant) of Walter Evans, farmer, Hayston Hall, Llanstad-well. Debtor's statement of affairs showed gross iiabilities amounting to L4,432 Ifc. 7d., with a deficiency of -03,705 15s. Id. Debtor, for whom Mr. F. W. Merrimajv appeared, said he oommenced farming at Lampete.r in 1375, with a capital of C200. He took Hayston Hall for a term of 21 years at a rental of £ 165 per year. He admitted he was insolvent nineteen years agp had- he been pressed, but stated one year he had lost all the sheep on his farm at Lampeter, and I had also sustained heavy Leases through the bankruptcy of persons in debt to him, losing £ 1,300 through one failure. In reply to the official reoerver (Mr. H. W. Thomas) he said he believed he had made a profit on his cattle-dealing transactions, but this was swallowed by bank charges and heavy interest on borrowed money. The examination was adjourned.

ROYAL SHOW IN 1911. The Royal Agricultural Society has inti- mated its willingness to receive a deputa- tion from Norfolk and Norwich on November 3, who will invite the society to hold their show in 1911 at Crown Point, Norwi«i. The! King has intimated his intention of sub- scribing one hundred guineas to the local fund.

THE POULTRY YARD 4 [By Mr. E. T. BROWN.] In-Breeding1 and Its Dangers. The question of in-breeding is one that pre- sents many difficulties to the ordinary poul- try-keeper, and very divided, indeed, are the opinions regarding its effeots upon the health and productiveness of the progeny. There are many poultry-keepers who have been in the habit for years past of using related birds in the breeding pens, and, judging by the health and general appearance of the stock, not the least harm has been done. On other hand, I have come across many instances in which the most serious conse- quences have followed the mating of related birds; the offspring have been weakly and certainly very poor layers. There are, of course, some occasions when in-breeding is not only to be recommended, but is abso- lutely necessary, such, for instance, as when forming a new breed, when introducing a new variety of an existing breed, when fixing a new characteristic, or when establishing a new colour. Upon such occasions as these related birds—sometimes even full sisters and brothers—have to be mated together, since it is impossible to obtain elsewhere birds possessing the requisite qualities. The fancier-he who devotes himself to the im- provement of the outward characteristics, the feathers, shape, colour of plumage, &c., and to whom it is immaterial how poor the economic qualities may be.-is in the habit of constantly using related stock birds, with, apparently, no ill effects, but, as a rule, it must be remembered that such a man knows exactly what he is doing, having had a great deal of practical experience in the matter. Even so far as the economic qualities are concerned, in-breeding may be safely carried out to a certain extent, but as the process is fraught with so many dangers, I strongly advise those with only a limited amount of experience to leave it entirely alone, and depend only upon unrelated stock. I have seen .chickens the offspring of brothers and sisters that were healthy, vigorous, and pro- lific, but, in this case, the owner was a man of fifty years' experience, and knew just what he could and what he could not do. Some Results of In-Breeding. It is. therefore, largely a question of* the experience Of the poultryman as to whether breeding from relations may be permitted. If the poultry-keeper knows exactly what ho is doing, and if he attends rigorously to the laws of ature, he may in-breed for years without any injury to his flock. Unless, how- ever, one is experienced in the matter, related ) birds, even those that are but distantly related, should be allowed no place in the stock pens, since indiscriminate or careless in-breeding has the most disastrous effects. Perhaps the chief injurious result of con- sanguinity is the impaired vitality of the chickens; as a rule, they are much more I difficult to rear, while they ultimately attain a considerably smaller weight than they would had their parents been unrelated. Another evil effect of careless in-breeding is that the eggs are more liable to be unfertile; when the eggs are not actually sterile they frequently contain germs so weak that they die during the early stages of incubation, or else they produce weakly and delicate chickens. The. question of infertility is a very important one, particularly early in the season, but I shall have more to say with regard to this 011 a subsequent occasion. In- breeding carried out by an inexperienced person is very likely seriously to injure the prolificacy of the hens, and many a good laying strain has been ruined in this manner. Housing Laying Hens. It is often imagined that any place is suitable for fowls to roost in, and yet, as a matter of fact, there is probably no class of stock that responds more readily to good housing than poultry. It is sometimes asked why should fowls be housed at all, since those that are allowed to follow their natural instincts—sleeping in the trees and hedge- rows—are invariably healthier and possess sounder constitutions than those housed in comparatively small and clcsed-in- structures. I A little while ago I was staying with an East Anglian farmer, who, when showing me his fowls, told me that he allowed them to live as near to Nature as possible, roosting in tig open at nights- throughout the twelve months, and he boastingly asked me whether I had ever 6een a finer lot. So far as health and appearance went I certainly never had, I had ever seen a finer lot. So far as health and appearance went I certainly never had, as they looked the very picture of health, and were in splendid leather; but when I a-ked him how many egs he obtained durifig the winter he E0emed somewhat surprised, and replied that he never expected an egg from October to February. Herein lies the whole point. If fowls are being kept merely in order to maintain them healthy and strong, then, by all means, allow them to follow their own instincts, but if winter eggs are wanted, then they must be well and I suitably housed. If the bulk of the foed has to be expended in the maintenance of the bodily temperature, it stands to reason there cannot be much left for the production of eggs. Laying hens should at all times, but particularly during the winter onths, be accommodated in well and substantially built houses, ones that are free from draughts and quite dry. Sometimes there is a brick shed upon the place that, with little altera. tion, can be transformed into an excellent, poultry-house, but when a shed has to be specially erected wood is the cheapest, and under ordinary conditions the most suitable material. For permanent houses it should be an inch thick, while for portable ones five-eighths is sufficient, as a heavy house defeats its own purpose; wood thinner than this is insufficient to maintain an equable temperature. Particular attention should be bestowed upon the ventilation, as without a plentiful supply of pure air the birds are neither so healthy nor so prolific. The Importance of Exercise. There is, perhaps, no more essential factor towards a satisfactory egg supply than keep- ing the hens busily employed, since this not only assists very materially in maintaining health and vigour, but it also acts as a. pre- ventive against their becoming too fat. Fat hens are rarely profitable, as they invariably produce fewer eggs than those in a. hard- working condition, besides which the germs are likely to be weak and delicate. It is very beneficial to have a sheltered run attached to the sleeping compartment, so that the birds can be fed and procure exercise with- out venturing into the open, a distinct advan- tage 11n-n-n wet or boisterous morn:np-q Tt, is a good plan to litter this covered run with chaff or straw, and scatter the grain there among. This gives employment to the birds for several hours of the day, and is the best preventive against such evils as feather-pick- ing, cgg-ea'.ing, and similar vices. A ..lan of winter feeding I can thoroughly recommend, since, I have adopted it with conspicuous success for several seasons, is to only feed half rations first thing in- the morning, fol- lowed about eight o'clock with a little grain scattered among the litter. This keeps the birds occupied for some time, and prevents their getting into mischief. At mid-day. some green stuff is supplied, and about 2.30 in the afternoon some more grain is scat- tered in the litter, which keeps the birds occupied till they go to roost. The birds soon learn that if they do not work they have to go hungry, and there can be no greater inducement to work tha,n this.

PLOUGHING MATCH AND SHOW AT LLANCAUFAN. The tenth annual ploughing match, hedging and ditching competition, and horse and root show of the Llancarfan and District Agricultural Improvement Society took place on Wednesday. There were good entries in all classes, and the quality of the competi- tions was of a distinctly superior order, the yeomanry class of horses being one of the best shown in the county. The president (Mr. Lewis David) Was in the chair at the annual dinner. Chief awards:- PLOUGHING. Champion claoEs: ist, AV. Jones, gt. Ifellon's; 2nd end 3rd (divided), Edward Morgan. Jlardy, and Thomas James, Baglan. Senior class: 1st T. Jones, Maesyward: 2nd, G. Palmer, Llanbethery. t Boys' class: D. Palmer, Rhoose. In and out of headlands: Edward Morgan, Ma-rdy Tuvn-oiut: H. HoweUs, Green Farm. Servant man with longest period of service on Fame farm: W. Lewis, Cliff Farm. Ditto maid: Rose Legg, Cliff Farm. HEDGING AND DITCHING. Glamorgan style: T Griffiths, Llancarfan; 2nd, W. Griffiths, Tyla HORSES AND COLTS. Best team: J Howells, Green Farm. Gelding: 1st, J. Lane, St. Athan; 2nd, J. Griffiths. Penmark Place. Cart gelding or filly: 1st, W. Hopkins, Pan- cross. Yearling colt or filly; 1st, T. Thomas, Gwaunygaer; 2nd, G. Lougher. Tregnff. Welsh Yeomanry coù: W. Hopkins; 2nd, G. Duncan, Rhooee; 3rd, K. Ear bottle, Fon- mon. Buckling cart colt or filly: 1st, James Jaimes, Whitton; 2nd, J. Lane, St. Athan. Cob gelding or filly: 1st, W. Harry, Flax- land; 2nd, T. J. Dunn, St. Athan. Suckling cob or hackney colt or filly: 1st, D. Thomas, Bovil, St. Andrew's; 2nd, R. Dun- can, Rhoose. Yearling cob or hackney colt or filly: D. Thomas. HAitNEiSS CLASSES- Mare or gelding' (open): 1st, F. L. Walker, Cardiff; 2nd. S. Batten, Cardiff. Mare or gelding (local): 1st, George Dun- can; 2nd, W. Harry. ROOTS. Collection (open): 1st a-nd 2nd, T. Homfray, St, Nicholas, and W. Lougher, Llanveithyp.

EVERY MAN HIS OWN GARDENER. » QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED. By J. MUIR, 30, Bouverie-street, Fleet-street, London. _r L __4 Name of Apple.—J. Oittins.—Margn—a oeau- tiful fruit. Apple Lane's Prince. Albert.—" P. C."—This apple is classed a.s a cooker, but when ripe at mid-winter it is a very acceptable dessert fruit. Name of Apple.—" A Herts Reader.James Grieve. I am glad to find this excellent apple being so much inquired after. It is one of the most amiable and delicious of all. Sample of Oats for Poultry. IVo.rceste.r." —They are too light and void of body. Only oats weighing not less than 421hs. to the bushel should bo given to fowls. Same of Pear.—" In-ti, "-The' pear you bought in the shop which you call the "Cala- bash" is "Calebasee Crosse." It is j'ipe now. and is used both for stewing and dessert, but it is not one of the best. N-ote.-Rea,d.rs who are anxious to riant fruit trees adapted to their soils and climates should send me particulars of these, and I will gladly furnish them with correct selec- tions. Sowing Lawn Seed.—A. Harrington.—No, no! do not. think of such a thing at precent. Y<)u have been misinformed. It would all he a failure. Wait till April, then you will be right. Sowing Sweet Peas in Autumn.—" Salopian" writes:—"Some years ago you gave in your valuable paper instructions for sowing sweet peas in November. I followed your advice, peas in November. I followed your advice, and had a very early and fine show. am sure readers would be glad of hints again." Do not forget to plant the winter aconite. Always in Season.—" A Young Reader" (Liverpool? writes:—"I find your notes in- valuable. Your instructions always appear at the particular time thev are wanted, which is the best kind of help to amateurs. My people would as s-,011 think of robbing me of my purs-a as depriving me of the weekly paper your notes are published in." Names of Apples and Pear.—" J. H." (Stock- heuth!.—No. 1, Brunswick Cotllin; o. 2, Broad Eye Pippin; :0. 3, Cobbam; pear. Col- mar d'Ete. All are undersized. Feed liberally in the J. n." further observes: — I live in the south -of Hants, read your cotes weekly^ and think them the best I ever came across." Lime for Five Acres of Light Soil.—T. Swain. —Two tons to the acre would be a productive dressing. Its virtues depend, greatly on its being absolutely fresh when applied. Empty the lumps in barrowl-oad-Iikc heap all over the field. Let remain a day or two in this form till it has fallen into a powder, then scatter. If to be ploughed in, do so in a day or two later. Going in for Poultry Farming—" Shipyard Worker."—I fuiiy understand your desires, but you have omitted to tell me of the most important point—what practical knowledge have you of poultry management? Tile advice I will give depends wholly on this, and if you will please write again and give me this information I shall be delighted to help you nil I can. Profitable Laying Hens. A Suffolk Reader" informs me that he has a poultry run 14ft. by 12ft., a roosting house 8ft. by 12ft., and keeps, fourteen fowls, from which he collected 1.430 eggs 'between December 8, 1908, and September 30, 19. This is very pro- fitable and satisfactory laying, particularly with such small accommodation and a run that may be termed overcrowded. The October rram.ber of the "Journal of the Board of Agriculture" is a most instructive one. The principal contents are Agri- cultural Education in England and Wales," "The Construction of Cowsheds," "The Opera- tion of the Small Holdings Act during 19C8," "Cucumber and Tomato Canker," "Egg Records," Diseases of Animals," &c., < £ e. it is published at the gift price of 4d. Insect-spotted Apples.—The Brewers' Exhibi- tion always encourages the growth of apples and pears for cider and perry making. Prizes are given for the best specimens, and I do not think I ever saw a. worse lot of apples than those shown at the recent exhibi. tion at the Agricultural-hall. They were we' very small and spotted with insect bites excessively. It is quite evident the spraying so beneficial wherever applied is not taken advantage of by eider growers. It is all omission tliit, -011 glit not to bs tolerated. Names of Aprde" and p.,Iar. small green conical apple is Hanweli Souring, the larger and flat green Omar Pasha, the over-ripe one Lord Sufiield, and the pear Bellisime d'Hiver, but a very poor specimen. You will do well t-o prune this at the roots at once, and thin the head freely. All require ample light inletting. Manure them well in the early spring. Worcester Fearmain an,* James Grieve are both good doers in pots under glass. The latter is a most choice apple of the highest repute and a -grand doer everywhere. Pear Cracking. &c. P." (Isle of Alp Your trees require root pruning. The roots have penetrated down to an tin genial sub- soil that has upset them, ?nd the crackin" of the fruit, is the -result, Dig a tfrench a.fl round them to a depth of three feet; then cut under to sever all the roots that ar,2, going down. Do it carefully, and cut eve^-y one. To have larger tubers on your Jerusa- lem artichokes you should grow them further apart in moderately rich soil. Plant in rows two feet apart, with one foot from set to get and you will have great clusters of roots. 'not cut the stems off till growth is complete. LIi dent that heWi^ anx4^al tSasVJ°rks iRirkenhe^. and ne is anx.ous to know of a substitute rValThat i* a mosfo cl»?mic<U lime-like mate! rial tnat is a most excellent sc-il-fumigant and msecticKle. Fresh lime> however, is a good substitute for gas-lime, and better in ^n^ vvays as a fertiliser. It is usually to excel- sively grubby son that I urge the applica- tion of gas-lime. Put one rid red weight- on your garden. Let it remain spread out for two or three days; then dig under, and use it all quite fresh and hot.

RURAL JOTTINGS. VALUABLE HINTS AND INFORMA- TION. Excessive Decay In Grapes. As w-as anticipated, graves are not keeping well this autumn. Complaints are reaching me of their premature decay, and I am hurrying to write this to check it before much harm is done. The grape has always a tender skin, and is easily affected by damp when ripe. ^ome decay every autumn and winter, out there are reasons to fear there will be excesses this season. They may have gained a ripened colour and appearance, but the skins require hardening, and without sun this will not be secured fully. Fire heat is a help, fhit not a full substitute for sunshine. The latter we cannot influence, but extra care can be observed in excluding other damp-generating agents. Keep the atmos- phere of the house about ten degrees above the open-air temperature. This will always assure a dry, bracing atmosphere. Fire at nignt w net her the days are suuny or not, but on bright df,ys save the coal. Keep th# top ventila-io 1more or less open night and day. From an inch or two when wet is ample when dry. The bottom ventilators should also be opened a little, and it is often dan- gerous to close all for a time. It is then the moisture cannot escape, settles on the grapes, and much decay will occur in one night. It is by keeping the interior air always on the move by ventilating that damp is pre- vented. It cannot play mischief then. Whether the leaves are brown or green, remove the largest of them now, and take off every small twig. Do not rub the berries in doing this. The object' is to let ample air circulate about the grapes and admit the light fully. This prooeeding is extremely damp-prohibiting. Avoid putting water about the floor, and keep the atmosphere as dry as possible. If pot plants are in the vinery, do not give more water than is actually needed, and aJways water in the morning that the surplus may evaporate in the daytime when the ventilators are open. Do not give the roots or borders a drop more water after this time. Wetness here will cause much decay in the fruit in ^pite. of all atmos- pheric precautions, and protecting the roots from wet lends a. most important hand in the preservation of winter grapes. When the roots are inside the vinery it is an easy matter keeping tliem dry, but if out in the open it is less get-at-able. Some have wooden and zino covers to cover the borders especially for several feet round the stems; others use their frame lights, and they answer capitally—indeed, anything that does that will throw all the wet off. All grapes threatened with damp should be looKed over daily, a.nd every decaying berry clipped out. If this is not done promptly, rot goes on at a gallop, and the branches are soon spoiled. The Musk-smelling Hyacinth. The musk or grape hyacinth is not often met with in small gardens. It is a bulbous plant that blossoms in spring and is suited for all positions. It has narrow leaves, and sends up slim flower-stems furnished with little bell flowers of a. sky-blue colour, with white teeth. It should be planted now, and it succeeds perfectly with such attentions as aire given to other hyacinths or bulbs of all everlasting nature. They do not oost more than a halfpenny each. Planting Bulbs. Whatever may be said to the oontrary, never fret about being late in planting bulbs so long as they are in by the first week in November. Success from these may be relied upon. The earlier planted are often prema- ture, and are snubbed in consequence. There is no reason why all should not be planted by the time specified. Flower-beds are now clear and at liberty, and all positions are available, and should be taken advantage of. The bought in bulbs should of all things be sound and well matured. Fortified by this, quite small specimens often roduee capital flowers and make a fine sho The varieties may be old and cheap ones. They will be none the less bright and sweet for that. I bid no one to plant rubuish, but I do encourage the introduction of all feasible, and there is inducement in the fact that all ordinarily qualified bulbs wiil always flower. Huge flowers are the outcome of big bulbs, but little blossoms are, indeed, sweet. I have previously advised preparing the soil. If this has not been dome, be sure and. dii 1-11 over deeply, and break it up well. A lot of dung is not needed. The bulbs may be planted in rows, groups, or scattered. Hyacinths and tulips are usually in rows, but narcissi and daffodils are most charming when diversified. Do not plant with a dibber. The bulbs are then apt to be planted in a suspended form, with a deep hole below th9 root. They do not do well then. Use a trowel for all of them. Keep the crowns of all down about two inches from the surface. In stiff soil place a little grit round the bulb. and put fine soil on the top. Planting in mucky soil is most objectionable. Given moderate con- ditions, no plants are more certain to sue- oeed. Storing Fuchsias. It is bad management to have fuchsias die in winter, as keeping them on year jifter year is no difficult matter. Xow is the time to put them F-ifely to rest. Gradually with- hold water from the roots till by the end of next fortnight they are quite dry. Snip the ends of the shoots to make the heads more compact; then place in a cool shed or out- house, or lay on their side under the green- house shelf. Keep the roots dry, and they will be quite safe. Showy Tulips. Tulips are the most showy of all spring flowers; indeed, their brilliant colours are not outshone during any part of the year, and in April and May they are glorious. The forms of all are similar, but the hues are diversified and rich beyond painting. There are single and double flowers, and the former are the more pleasing and graceful. The earliest to bloom are the Duke Van Thol class. These are scarlet, orange violet, rose. vermilion, white, and golden. Amongst the April-flowering tingles the following are excellent: —Adeline (carmine and yellow!, Artus (bright scarlet), Brutus (orange red1. Duchess de Perma ifierv red1. Grootmeester van Maltha (crimson and white), King of the Yellows, La. Remarquable (dark purple), Ophir d'Or (white), The Pot'ebakkers (red. white, and yellow), Kosa Mundi (rose, ver- milion, brilliant deep dazzling scarlet, a great beauty), and Yellow Prince (yellow. May flowering varieties: —Didieri alba, (pale cream),v<Jala Benuty (vermilion and yellow). Golden Crown, Macrospila (crimson SoC3.rlet). Elegans (rich carmine). Pico tee or Maiden = Blueh (striped), and Beauty (rose flaked). The above do not exceed one penny ariece in the market. Double early tulips :c."nerry Ripe. Fire King, Gloria Soils (crimson), Raphael (pink), Rax Rub-orum (crimson), and C'ourcnnr d'Or (yellow) DonMe May flowering:—Duk-e cf York (red and white), La Candeur (white), Lord Wellington (b I zie, Murillo (rosy). Pteony (gold 1, Rubra Maxima (vermilion, and Tourusol (yellow). Tulips wit: Variegratod Fciisgre. These are extremely chariring, as their bright flowers have such a ground for the display of colouring in the golden and silver markings of the foliage. They are a class of plants that are peculiarly unknown, and if their merit were more widely known they would be generally grown. The b-est of the single flowering variesa ted-leaved varieties are: — Cottage Maid (crcim and rose), Feu de l'Empire scarlet and yellow), Lao van Rhyn (violet', Purple Crown, Silver Standard, and Yello-.v Prince. Doubles:— I-a Candeur (white'. Rex Rubroaum (scarlet), Tournesol, and Yellow Rose. These beautifully decorative tulips are the same in price as the ordinary varieties. The Williams Pear. No autumn pear is so much valued at home or better known in the markets as "The Williams." It is rather later and smaller this year than usual, but it is still as popu- lar. The tree is a free grower in bush form, a. very heavy cropper, and the quality is first-rate. The flesh is sugary, buttery, juicy, and melting, with a most exquisite flavour, and the fruit, whether large or small and scraggy, has the attractive pecu- liarity oi possessing the richest flavour. It bears freely when quite a small tree, keeps right oil, and is very sure in cropping. It should he gathered before it is dead ripe, and can be eaten almost off the tree. The markets are flooded with it for two or three- weeks about the end of September, bit the demand is so great it never goes abe-gging, and while small fruits sell at three cr four a penny, large ones go at one penny each. It is a most profitable pear fcr market. Hatn-procf Poultry Runs. Like vegetation, fowls are never benefited by a superabundance of moisture and a lack of sunshine. Recently esperienc-ed extremes in both conditions have weakened many, and a wet winter would be productive of much sickness and mortality in the poultry-yards, more particularly in confined yards and small runs, which are so often excessive receptatcles cf wet and accumulators of muck, which is the greatest enemy of poultry in the winter. It never suit-z to keep poultry shut up in close atmospheres at any time. It is as objectionable in winter as summer. Their liking is all for ample ventilation, but protection overhead is all absolute boon to them. It prevents chills and keeps them comfortable. Being often wet to the skin is sickening, particularly in small runs, where they cannot take exercise to dry themselves quickly. Standing constantly on the wet surfaces is also very, very bad for them, and rain-proof runs are a preventive of almost every, winter ailment and an assur- ance of their well-doing. The surroundings cf the runs may be boarded back and end, with netting on the other parts, and, as a rule, the roof is also wire-netting. I refer to the run, and not the roosting house, which it is correct to have waterproof. But I would also have the roof of the run in an equally wfjter-excluding condition, and if covered over with boards, felt, or zinc sheets to keep the interior always dry, it will be a great delight to the owners and of immense advan- tage to the fowls. A Peculiarity in some Breeds of Poultry. It is peculiarly interesting, I think, that both Barred Plymouth Rocks and Scotch Greys, whioh are very similarly mottled fowls, hatch out a considerable portion of black ones, and the odd thing is that a cockerel in this colour is rare, 99 per cent. being pullets. For years I bred hundreds of Scotch Greys, and although I had "oores of black ones, I never had one cockerel. A Beardless Iris. The Missouri flag or beardless irig, Sfis- souriensis, is a pretty purple or lilac variety that will thrive everywhere, particularly in light soils, where some of the ether irises are not quite at home. If planted now it will bloom next May, and delight all then. It bloom next May, and delight all then. It prefers sunny spots, and is seen to the greatest advantage in groups. Once planted it spreads and becomes great masses, which are ac-ocptable to all. Winter Care of Garden Nets. No one can use a net in the garden for a season without finding out how very economi- cal they are in protecting fruit blossoms, seeds, ripe fruit, &c. They are invaluable, and once bought they will last for years if taken care of; but, considering their value and utility, it is quite extraordinary how much nets are neglected in the off-season. In visiting various gardens both of the poor man and the rich during the winter I often see the nets put in untidy bundles and lying in some odd corner in the open. They are soaked as often as rain falls, and are always in a mucky state when looked for and brought forth in tatters, and nets that would have lasted for half a dozen years become useless in as ma.ny months. This is no exaggeration, although so apparently un- believable, and I'll be bound the present position of many nets oonfirm my words. The neglect is unaccountable, and only sheer carelessness. So eoosi as a net oeases to be wanted aa a protector, dry it absolutely out in the sun or in an open shed, or, indeed, in the kitchen, if that ie the only dry atmosphere; then put it away, where neither rust nor damp can break through and spoil its efficiency. Disappointing Tomatoes. This is the first season for many years I have not been able toO say a good word for open-air tomatoes. I cannot praise with- out cause, and it is with regret I own to their failure and the disappointment they have caused to many, but I am by no means downhearted nor can I listen to a word that may be said as to prospects of their future culture being doubtful, oooaue of their inability to develop and mature this season. Take results during the last twenty years, and I feel quite sure during all that long time they were never so bad as this year, and conditions approaching failure have not been met with moire than two or three times. As crops go, this is a marked exception. Look how often fruit trees and bushes are void of crops, but no one thinks of giving up, fruit culture on that account, as they know that the averages are in favour of whole-hearted culture. and this is how we must view the tomatoes. In the glass-houses they have been as good as ever, and prices in markets have been most com- pensative. I know many growers who are becoming rich on their proceeds, and home supplies from the greenhouse have been ample. Those in the open, too, have fruited abundantly and furnished heaps to preserve green, and utilising them in this way will pacify many in the absence of ripe fruit; indeed, this securing of fruit for preserving tones down their failure considerably and almost brings it up to a half disappointment. The attentions given them have not all been thrown away, as green tomatoes pickled and made into jam are family economies. All green fruit should now be gathered to pre- vent rotting. If nothing is to be done with it destroy both plants and fruit that any disposition to hand on disease may be pre- vented. All old plants and refuse should be burned.

PONY RETURNS HOME. A remarkable instance of an animal's sagacity comes from Llanelly. A fortnight ago Mr. John Evans, cattle dealer, Plasybwl, Llanicloes, North Wales, bought a pony from Mr. William Thomas, butcher, Five Roads, Llanelly. On Saturday the pony was found in tlx- road near his old master's house, having come a distance of nearly eighty miles from TImnidloes,

BOOKS ONFARMING + A BATCH OF INTERESTING PUBLICATIONS. Stephen's Book of the Farm." Macdonald. Farm Live Stock." Fifth edition. Vol. HI. (Blackwood and 60ns, 21s.) In these days of lprl-gress there is prac- tically no industry or branch of industry which has not a plethora of literature dealing with its theory and science. Agriculture, the oldest and still the most important of indus- tries, is in no way behind the times in this respect. Of recent years there has been pub- lished quite an astonishing number of works dealing with agriculture in all its branches. For many years the stanardd work of refer- ence for farmers and students of British agriculture was Stephen's Book of the Farm," but, like all other works of this class, owing to the very rapid advance in our know- ledge of tSe F.cienc^ and practice of agricul- ture, it became out of date. However, the need for such a work of reference has in no way dimnished, and the revision of this work, which deals so exhaustively with every branch cf agriculture, will restore it to a prominent place in the library of farmers and all interested in farming. The third volume of the fifth edition has juei come to hand, and deals will all classes of farm animate, Irom the horse or cow to the hen. It is interesting To notice how in present-day farming within the British Isles cropping has in a very large measure bccome subservient to stock-raising, and on these grounds it seems only reasonable that onedliird of this new edition should be given over exclusively to the subject of farm live stock. In what- ever part of Britain a farmer is Iccatcd, in "Stephen's Book of the Farm" he will fcid an account of the history and most up-to- date management of that particular breed in which he is most interested. The dairy fara-er can refer with confidence to the thoroughly practical treatise en the manage- ment of cows and calves in health and sick- ness, and the beef-producer will find most of '.he details of his business commented upon. The management of sheep at all seasons of the year, and of all breeds, from the hardy mountain sheep to the lowland rapid fat- Leners, is discussed in considerable detail. There ;6 also an outline of animal nutrition and the inanurial value of foods. In deal- ing with manurial values the original inves- tigations of Law-es and Gilbert are given very fully, while the more recent tables of Hall and Voelcker, which are now accepted as the standard for the valuation of manurial residues, are also included. That this book has been thoroughly modernised is amply proven by the fact that the findings of the committee a-ppointed by the President of the Board of Agriculture to investigate into the mysteries of abortion are included, and an extended account ia also given of Mendel's law and the most recent discussions hearing on the subject Nowadays some such work of reference is almost indispensable to the successful farmer. Johnston on the Agricultural Holdings Act, 1903" (Effingham Wilson; IDs. 6d.). When a tenant farmer leaves his farm he may take with him his cattle, horse's, sheep, implements. &c., but he must leave behind him. among other thing3, any permanent improvements he has made 011 buildings, and the unexhausted from menures and Iscding-stuffs. It would be very unfair for the outgoing tenant not to receive compen- sation for using manures and feeding-stuffs which hp has bought at their full price, and for which he has only received a partial return. On the other hand, the incoming tenant derives the ben-cdt from thece residual values, and ought to pay for them. With the object of regulating such compen- sation claims and for ether claim* hetween outgoing and incoming tenant and between landlord and tenant several Acts, l-uiovm as the Agricultural Holdings Acts, were passed by Parliament. The most recent Act caine into vorjue en January 1, 1909. That all farmers should have some idea of the law pertaining to these matters is obvious. Johnston on the Agricultural Holdings Act, 19J8." written by an authority cn the subject, is the title of a book which ought to be in the possession of everyone who wishes to have authentic information on the subject. Landlords, farmers, those in the legal profession, and arbitrators in cases for compensation under the Act would be well advised to study the Act, and nowhere could they find its intricacies more accurately defined than in the volume under review. "Cows, Cow-houses, and Milk, by G. Mayall iTIailliere. Tindall, and Cox). This book is written with the object of putting before those interested some useful practical information regarding Cows, Cow-houses, and Milk." Xo pretence is mad, to treat the subject scientifically, and, indeed, the phrafeolcgy in parts of the book is certainly lacking in literary style and grammatical accuracy, but for the size of the volume there is incorporated a large amount of useful information specially adapted to the needs of small farmers. While in a few cases statements are made which are not strictly accurate, etill the prevailing spirit throughout is one of sound practical commonseiise. "Farm and Field," by W. Francis Rankine (Pitman and Bens; Is.). This little book oomce as a delightfully refreshing oasis in a desert of dry literature. It is compiled as a simple tert-book for children attending country schools, and most admirably should it fulfil its purpose. In a simple way it gives many of the prin- ciples which engage much of the time of students attending our agricultural colleges. To an-one with an eye for things agricul- tural it is worth the money for the illustra- tions only. The "British Year Book of Agriculture and Agricultural Who's Who" for 1909-10 has just been issued by M-ec-srs. Vinton and Co. (Limi- ted;, London." It is designed a4 a standard annual work of reference, and in its second vear of publication contains the unique features which caused it to be regarded as the most ambitious attempt yet made to establish in one volume a com-ple-te handbook of British agriculture. The contents are of the most comprehensive character, and are divided into eleven part, each giving very complete particulars with reference to the branches they refer to. Societies and insti- tu toon's, their objects a,nod aims, togetner with information as to their shows, ea'es. &-r.. are dealt with, as well as stud, herd, and flock boolis, lists of official judges, staffs, Ac. Pert XI., which is devoted to the "Agricultural Who's Who." is altogether a novel feature, a.nd comprises brief biographies of some 2,500 persons officially and promi- nently connected with agriculture. This will prove most interesting and useful to all con- nected with the land, and the book from its valua-ble informa-tion ought to prove itself indispensable to all agriculturists and others connected with the allied industries.

AGRICULTURAL SHOW NEAR HAY. THE HON. R. C. DEVEREUX AD LAND TAXATION. In boisterous -weather Glasbury and Wye- side Agricultural Sooiety held its sixteenth annual ploughing and hedging competitions on Sheephouse Farms, near Hay. Competi- tion was keen, and the fixture drew a record number of entries. The Hon. R. C. Devereux, the president, in the course of a dinner speech, criticised the policy of taxing the land, argnintr that any additional strain on landlords must be accompanied by correspondingly increased drawbacks to the interests of agriculture generally. He also believed that means should be put into effect to facilitate the purchase of farms by workers on the land themselves. (Cheers.) Chief awards:— Chief awards:— PLOUGHING. Champion class: 1st, W. VaughaJi, Brecon; 2nd, Fian Talybont; 3rd, Bees Phillips, Pentwyn. Local champion: Michael Hobby, Clyro. Cup 1st, James- Da vies, Darstone; End, John Williams, Bolgoed. Labourers and servants: George Smith, Jjlowes Court. Farmers. farmers' &ons, &c.: C. Minton, B^nrgarth. Half-long swing plough: J. Dyke, Pa-ins- castle. Boy's class: Edgar Jones. Piptom. MISCELLANEOUS. Live weight competition (sheep, 1181b): Wil- liam Gittces, Pistil 1 (1191b). Glover: J. W. Jones, Sheephouse. Swedes: D. Davies, Llowes Court. Turn-outs: 1st and 2nd. divided between Vincent Gittoes and John Smith. HEDGING. Champion class: D. Jones. Wern; 2nd, J. Cartwright, Clyro: 3rd. D. Phillips, Brecon. Local class: W. Phillips. Porthamel. Boys' claes: David Bevan.

FILTHY COWSHED NEAR SWANSEA. At Swansea, County Police-court cn Wed- nesday Jacob Thomas, milk-vendor, Cefn Coed Farm, Cockett, was sumiponed by the district council for not keeping his cowsheds in a reasonable state of cleanliness. Mr. Edward Harris prosecuted, and Mr. J. E. Row- lands defended. The filthy state of the sheds was de.3-ribod, end it was said that the notices served had no good effect. Inspector D. E. Thomas t-aid some of the dung had been there as long as he had been sanitary inspector-3, quarter of a century. (Laughter.) Mr. Rowlands urged that the sheds were kept reasonably clean, and called defendant and his cowman to testify to this. The Bench fined defendant £5 inclusive.

PURCHASE OF ARMY HORSES. MONMOUTHSHIRE DEMANDS BETTER METHOD. Mr. G. Percy Harding, the president, occu- pied the chair at a meeting of the Monmouth- shire Chamber of Agriculture at the Tredegar Arms Hotel, Newport, on Wednesday. Mr. A. M. Pilliner, J.P., was to have intro- duced the subject how best to encourage the breeding of horses for military purposes, but owing to the death of Mr. R. Laybourne, his father-in-law, he could not be present. He wrvte, however, to say that what he wished to see was the farmer or breeder brought into more direct touch with the Government buyer than at present. It eeemed novs quite impossible for the two to get together. His .suggestion was that a number of gentlemen in each county should be informed of what horses the Government required, and the horses in the oounty should be shown to these gentlemen. Colonel Walwyn thought the county ought to take the matter up in earnest. On the motion of Mr. R. Stratum, it was decided to re-affirm the views formprly expressed, that the "my ought to be brought up to its full horse strength and kept so; that the Remount Department should buy horses in the counties in which they were bred; and that a- commit.te-e of gentlemen in each county should be kept informed of the class of horses required, and arrange for the Army buyer to be brought into touch with them. Mr. R. Stratton said the Small Holdings Act was inconsistent with the Agricultural Holdings Act.-A resolution was propos&d aiiiraiing that in the event of ,t tenant farmer being disturbed in order to provide small holdings or allotments he should be entitled to compercation under the Agricultural Hold- ings Act, 19C8. Mr. L. C. Wrigley proposed a resolution expressing regret that the taxation of agri- cultural land was not excluded from the Budget, as promised by the Prime Minister.- The motion was heartily carried.

POWERS OF iiOAD BOAHDS THE POSITION OF MINERAL LANDS. The amendments to the Development and 5oad Improvement Bill were considered on report by the House of Lords on Tuesday. The Duke of DEVONSHIRE moved an i amendment that an Order should not autho- rise the compulsory acquisition of any mines except, only such parts as were necessary for .v,,rk-;z under the Bill. He £ £ ked whether the Government intended to allow coal and other mineral properties to be acquired for th? purposes of the Bill. Earl CARRINGTCN said the Government bad no intention to seize any mineral land. The c-ia-use was enlv put in to prevent a. public venture not being carried out simply because there happened to be minerals under the laud proposed to be acqoired. The amendment was withdrawn, An amendment leaving the Road Board free either to contract for or to carry out the ■ construction and maintenance of new roads themselves was agreed to. An amendment moved by Earl CABBING- TO);, to C ause 9 providing that every read constructed by the Road Board shall be a public highway maintained by the Road Beard was agreed, to. The Earl of jElLSEY moved an amendment to the seme clause providing that where, notwithstanding an objection made by a, 'county council, the Treasury considered that the construction of a road proposed by the Road Board should be proceeded with, the approval of the Treasury should not have effect until confirmed by Parliament. The nmend-merit was carried. On Clause 11, which provides for the acqui. sition of land l'y the R0a-d Board, The liteirquesis of SALISBURY moved to insert a new sub-section that where by the construction of a new road any property was increased in value, the Road Board or the i highway authority should be entitled to recover from the owner a proportion of the expenditure. The amendment was agreed to. On Clausfe 19. which related to the acquisi- tion of land forming part of any common, open space, or allotment, I Lord CLIXTOX mo-ed that the provision whereby the Order authorising the compul- sory acquisition of such land must be con- firmed by Parliament should not apply where tbe land was needed for the improve ment of any existing road or the constrno tion of a new road. This was agreed to. The Bill was then read a third time.

"A TER HI RLE LETTER." CARDIFF APPLICANTS FOR SMALL HOLDINGS. Some surprise was felt at the meeting of the Cardiff Small Holdings and Allotments Committee on Tuesday (Mr. John Chappell presiding) by the reading of a letter from the secretary to the Cardiff Allotments Society (Lill, itei, peremptorily requesting the com. mittee to obtain land by compulsory order on the Heath Estate—as near as possible the Cardiff Cemetery-for the purpose of allotments for the Cat-hays district. The requert was labelled with the injunotipn. "Extremely urgent." The Chairman described the communication as a terrible letter." having regard to the fact that the society were fully aware of the fact that the com- mittee had already acquired some land, known as "The Crystals." to meet the require- ments of the community, and were doing their best to acq":re m-cre. The Home Farm was stated to be the society's objective, but it wae pointed out that this was hopeless, as it was a "homeland farm" within the mean- ing of the Act, and, therefore, could not be oocmputeorily acquired. The clerk was instructed to reply that steps had already been taken, and that negotiations wore in progress for the acquirement of other suit- able land to meet the requirements of would- be allotment holders in the district. LAND FOR SPLOTT RESIDENTS. After a long consultation with Mr. Mitc-hell- Innes (the Tredegar Estate agent) the com. mittee decided to take practically 30 acres of land on the Penpa-m Farm for allotments for Solott residents. In the event of the land being wanted subsequently for trade developments on the Tredegar Estate, it wat agreed to give the tenants "short notice"- three and fix months, as the case may be— and to compensate the tenants up to a sum not exceeding L4 per acre.

CHEPSTOW MARKET RIGHTS AND TOLLS, For some time past negotiations have been taking place between Mr. Laurie, of Newport, and the Chepstow urban u.strict Council for the sale and purchase of the Chepstow Cattle Market and all the market and fair tolls. Mr. Laurie fixed the purchase price at £ 1,250, and for some time declined to entertain any offer below this figure. At the last meeting of the council it was reported that, as a result of negotiations extending over the past eighteen months, the council had succeeded in effecting the purchase of the properties for the sum of il,CDO net, to include all amounts due for rent or tolls up to December 1 next, the date fiaed for the completion, with the absolute control of the market, pleasure fairs, and all market and fair tolls in their hands. The council are free from restrictions and payments under leases, and the council will be able to make a profit, instead cf a loss, upon the market each year. It will be necessary to obtain a loan of and, with a view of obtaining the borrowing powers, it was decided to cal) a public meeting.

LOSS TO LORD TREDEGAR'S STOCK FARM. The valuable pedigree Shorthorn bull, "Diamond Marksman, which Lord Tr-edegar bought at Perth two years ago for 500 guineas, has di-ed at Tredegar Park. A post- mortem examination showed that he had blood-poisoning, due primarily to an accident to one of his hips. The bull. whiCh was bred by Mr. J. Durvo, ras calved March 22. 1906. Ho took the second prize at Perth ill 1937, when he was purchased by Lord Tredegar. He afterwards won first prifee at the Wiltshire Show in 59G7, first nnd male champion at Chippenham, first at the Bexiwellty Show 190S, gccond at Carmarthen, and third at the Joint Hereford and Worcester Show 1309. Dia.mond Marksman" (whose loss is covered by insurance) 6ir some excellent stock at Tredegar Park. Several of the youngsters were sold at the recent Shorthorn disposal, including Kirk- levingtoT! Lass II. which was bought by Colonel Fenwick a.t 65 guineas

COLT IN SHOP WINDOW. A colt standing outside the market at New- port on Tuesday took fright, and, running to the top of Shaftesbury-street. dashed into the plate-glass window of Messrs. GriSitha and Sons. clothiers. T>VT^T rPT>V given "HAMLIN'S J V t L/I II I POWDEE" lay more Eggs and cackle louder; prevents Cramp. Gapes, Eoup. Sample tin Ifor six fowls, five weekc), Ed., post free.—jKAMLIX, Harcourt, Salisbury. pTp Q given GIP escape Swine -t l\JO Fever, keep from Worms. Cramp. Fits. Fatten Rapidly Penny Packets Bags. Agents: Cardiff, Walker anf. Co.; Moon and Son; and at PenETth Newport, Phillips. Merthyr, Davies, Chemist. Packet. 2d., post [ frve. -HAML-IN, Hareourt, Salisbury. wIE90

were from 18s to 23s, and porkers about recent prices. Baconers at Bristol were about 9s 6d per score and porkers 10s 6d. Porkers at Gowbridge made from 10s 6d to 11s per score and baconers rekfave prices. Small stores were from 15s to 35s each. Bir- mingham prices were 10s 9d per score for baconers, 11s to lis 6d for porkers, and 9s 6d for sows. Few pigs were on offer at Cardiff (Roath). Quotations were— small porkers lis 9d to 12s Cxi, middle weights lis 3d to lis 6d, heavy 10s 9d to lis, baconers 10s 6d, and sows 7s 6d to 8s per score. Porkers at Newport were from 10s 6d to lis 6d per •score, and baconers 9s 9d to 10s 3d. Hereford porkers made about 6id to 7d per lb. Baocners were from 6d to d per lb. At TsTeatli porkers made up to 10s 6d to Us 3d per score, baooners 9s to 10s, and small stores from 13s to 28s each. Butchers' prices were:—Narberth, pork 7d; Monmouth, 6d to 7d; W hitland, 6d to 7d; IJandilo, 7d to 8d; and Haverfordwest, 6d to Sd per lb. PEICES OF THE WEEK TWO HOUSES. Horses wer3 in good demand at Llandovery Fair. Oart suckers sold from X12 to £ 14 and collier suckers from F,9 to £ 10. Useful col- liers and carters ranged from LZO to L-45. A small trade was done at Llansamlet Fair. BUTTER. Butter on the week has ruled quieter. Car- diff quotations arc-Irish creameries 120s to 124s, Irish factories 93s to 108s, choicest Danish 131s to 135s, Canadian 116s to 118s, and Siberian 108s to 112s. Cork prices on Wednesday were- firsts 92s, seconds 89s, and fresh froin 89s ^to 101s per cwt. London prices were Danish IJOS to 153s, Siberian 104s to lCas, and Irish cream- eries 114s to 113s. Country market prices have ruled as follows :-Xarberth, cask lEd to Is, fresh Is to Is 2d; Whitland, cask Is to Is Old, rolls Is Id to Is Zd; Liandilo, cask Is lid to Is S'd, fresh Is 2d to Is 3d; Haverfordwest, Is id to Is 2d; Carmarthen, cask Is Oid to Is lid, fresh Is 2d to Is 3id; Rhayader, Is Id to Is 2d; Monmouth, Is 2d to is 3d; Hereford, Is 2d to Is 3d; Hay, Is 2d to Is 3d; Talgarth, Is 2d; Builth Wells, Is Id to Is 2d; Ross, is to Is 2d; and Abergavenny, Is to Is 2d.

CHEESE. The demand for cheese has been slow. At Newport on Wednesday there was a fair supply and, a moderate inquiry. Caerphillys sold from 45s to 52s per owt., fancy dairies 53s to 55s, and Cheddars from 58s to 65s. Cardiff quotations were—Caerphilly 48s to 56s, Cheddar 60s to 65s, and Canadian new 57s to Cheddar 60s to 65s, and Canadian new 57s to 59s. In London Cheddar was 70s to 72s. Canadian new £ 6s to 58s, and Dutch 57s to 62s. At Carmarthen new Welsh cheese was 30s per owt.. at Haverfordwest 4d to 7d per lb., at Liandilo 6d to 7d, and at Brecon Ed to 7d per lb. POULTRY. Poultry markets have shown a quieter tendency. Narberth prices were—live fow]s 3s 6d to 4s 6d per couple, ducks 4s to 5s; Hay, dressed fowls 4s to 5s, live fowls 3 9d to 4s 6a per couple, live ducks 4s 6d to 5s 6d, trussed 5s to 6s; Monmouth, dressed fowls 4s to 5s per couple, or 8d to 9d per ib., ducks 5s to 6s, or 9d per lb., geese' lOd to Lid per lb.; Whitland, live fowls 4 s to 4s 6d, dressed 9d to 91d per lb.; Liandilo, chickens dressed lOd per lb., live fowls 4s 6d to 5s per couple, dressed lCd per lb., live ducks 4s 6d to 5s 6d, trussed lid to Is per lb., turkeys live 7s to 83 each, geese lid per ib.; Carmarthen, fowls 4s 6d to 5s 6d, and ducks 4s 6d to 6s 6d per couple, geese 5s 6d to 7s each, turkeys 6s to 8s 6d each; Rhayader, dressed fowls 4s to 5s per couple; live 3s 9d to 4s 6d per couple, ducks dressed 5s to 5s 6d, geese os to 7s; Hereford, dressed fowls 4s 6d to 5s 6d, ducks 5s to 6s per couple, live fowls 4s to 5s, and ducks 5s to 5s 6d; Talgarth, live fowls 4s to 4s 6d, and dressed 4s 6d to 5s, ducks 5s to 5s 6d per couple, geese 9d per lb:; Builth Wells, live fowls 3s 6d to 4s 6d, dressed fowls 43 to 5s, live ducks 4s 6d to 5s 6d, and trussed 5s to 6s per couple; Lampeter, ohickens 3s 6d to 4s 6d per couple, fowls 4s 6d to 58, ducks 5s to 5s 6d. EGGS. The demand for eggs has been eood, but supplies are shorter and values firm. Car- diff wholesale quotations are from lis 6d to 13s per 120 tor Irish hen. Country market prices were steady—Monmouth 10 for Is, Whit- prices were steady—Monmouth 10 for Is, Whit- land 10, Narberth 10, Liandilo 9, Haverford- west 11, Carmarthen 9, Rhayader 11, Here- ford 10, Hay 10, Builth Wells 11, Talgarth 10, ford 10, Hay 10, Builth Wells 11, Talgarth 10, Ross 11, and Abergavenny 10.