The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

SAD, BUT TRUE." "The cosfc of the advertising of 4he staple commodities of life (from -90 per cent. to 99 per cent. of all advertising) is borne by the makers of the non-advertised and un- branded staple articles which the -advertised brands succeed in dis- placing. This means that the actual cost. of the advertising of staple -commodities is mainly, sometimes -almost wholly, borne by the firms who do not advertise-"—From ''Who Pays for Advertising?"— E. S. Hole. Similarly the shopkeeper who does not advertise pays for the foresight of his competitor who does use the jocal Press, because he loses the trade which the advertising shop- keeper secures. This is an economic fact. Do you -realize it? If you are in need of Advertising aid. let me help you :free of cost. R. READ, Managing-Editor.

TRE&ARON. The funeral of ex-Private Herbert James Mor- gan, Pendine House, took place on Thursday. A large congregation of townspeople attended and the coffin was draped with flags and covered with floral tributes. The Vicar officiated and „ interment was made at the Church Cemetery. The weekly mart was conducted on Tuesday by Messrs. Lloyd and Herberts. A. large number •of cattle and sheep was sold. Several -were graded and allocated. A memorial service to the late Pte. Evan Griffiths, Bryncaron, was held at St. C'aron s Church on Friday evening. Pte. Griffiths v as killed in action in France during the itcent offensive. He enlisted early in the war and joined the A.S.C. Subsequently he was volun- tarilv drafted to the infantry and h*d been in many severe engagements. Many who dtsned to attend the service were unable to do so. the Church being over full. The Rev. D. Jones, vicar, conducted the service, and preached a powerful sermon, in which lie made torching references to the deceased and to his c-urage and patriotism. The Church Choir was under the leadership of Mr. P. W. Rees, C.M. The death took place on Monday of Mr. Jonathan Thomas, printer, The Square, at the -age of 68 years. He was predeceased by his wife some four months ago. Deceased was much respected. For many years he had carried on the, business of printer, in which he was successful. He was a prominent member and lav preacher of the Wesleyan Connexion, and his loss will be keenly felt in the local Church. Much sympathy is felt with the rela- tives. The Palish Council met on Friday; present, Mr. Rees Jones (chairman): Messrs. J. Jones, T. Jones, D. Rowlands, E. C. Evans, and Miss Jenkins, clerk.—Mr. T. Jones presented the re- port of the Paths Committee. Repairs on the patlu leading to the footbridge and on the Der- Iwyn and New Lamb paths would be done before the next meeting. Messrs. D. Thomas, D. Row- lands, and S. Rowlands were appointed to erect a pump at Doldjre and repair others. The Pensions Committee met on Tuesday, Mr D. J. Williams, presiding: Dr. Morgan, the Rev. T. R. Morgan, Messrs. D. L. Jones, E. -R -Evans clerk, and D. Morris, pensions officer. Six separation allowances were granted. Four eases were recommended for full pension. Six ases were allowed part pension. Three cases were disqualified and three cases reconsidered. DISTRICT EDUCATION COMMITTEE. The Education Committee met on Tuesday; .present, Mr. D. J. Williams (chairman), the Rev T. R. Morgan, Dr. Morgan, Messrs, D. L. Jones, Jenkin James, M.A., clerk, Dickens-Lewis, architect. The average attendance was as follows:— North Tregaron: Bronant. 79.4: Castell Flemish "92.1: Lledrod 89.8: Bont 61; Strata Florida 93; Swyddffvnon 85.2; Tangarreg 89.3 and Ysbvtty 80. Illness had prevailed at Bronant and Bont. South Tregaron: Blaencaron, 91.1: Bwlchllan -82; Castell Flemish 93; Gartlieli 87.5; Llanddewi Brefi 82.5; Llangeitho 86; Penuwch 82.1; Tre- garon Council 85.5: Tregaron National 88. The Chairman 'rfcwarked that the best schools for attendance were those in charge of women teachers. Messrs. D. J. Williams, D. L. Jones, J Row- land, and Dr. Morgan were reappointed mem- bers of the Agricultural Education Committee. The report of the Managers meeting at Bron- ant was confirmed. It was decided to allow the Undeb Tirol to use Tangarreg School for meeting-, on payment of a nominal fee. I The Clerk read a letter addressed to district committees asking them to consider the advis- ability of dividing the six weeks school summer holidays into two periods of three weeks each, 1 i.e.. for the hay harvest in July and for the corn harvest in September, so that school child- ren could help in the harvests.—Dr. Morgan said the only difficulty was that in the upper parts of the district the hay harvest was later than in the lower parts.-Tlie Rev. T. R. Morgan said the hay l^irvest in some paces occupied the three months of July, August, and September.— Eventually it was decided to adopt the sug- gestion, allowing each group of managers to make arrangements. Mr. Dickens-Lewis presented his annual report which recommended minor repairs at Tregaron, Blaencaron, and Penuwch. Llanddewi Council School was in a very insanitary condition, but it was not advisable to go to much expense this year.-It was decided to paint the outside wood portions of the school.—It was decided to in- cite tenders for painting Bwlchllan School. The Architect hoped the Headmaster at Penuwch would live at the School House or else sub-let it. Repairs at Llangeitho playground had been arranged, as well as at Bronant. The garden wall at Lledrod had fallen and instructions had been given for rebuilding and to repair the windows. It was decided to improve the con- dition of the playground at Pontrhydfendigaid. The painting at Swyddffynon was clefenel and it was decided to paint Strata Florida School. Miss Williams, a native of Whitland, and temporary teacher of cookery at Lfandyssul County School, was appointed cookery mistress the district. Miss Williams attended for interview.

LAMPETER The annual musical festival of the Congrega- tionalists of Lampeter and district was held at Soar on Wednesday. The conductor was the Rev. Hendy Davies, B.A., Brvnmawr, and Miss Cissie James, Com pion House, and Miss Madge Davies, Llanelly, were accompanists. The three meetings were presided over by Mr. J. W. Evans, Llanddewibrefi Ir. John Jones, Bryn- teg and "Mr. D. Lloyd Lewis, Talfan. There were 135 fat sheep and five fat cattle at the mart on Tuesday, as well a-ri a good supply of other stock. Ewes and lambs fetched up to £ 1; store cattle, up to JS21: barrens, up ,;to £27: and cows and calves, up to

LLAHCYNFEUN Another of a series of concerts was given at .Talie,sin Council School t.1) welcome two local boys home on leave—Private Bonsai! Rowlands .twice wounded in France, then in Ireland, and then in France), and Private D. White, who was present in hospital uniform, having been four times wounded in France. The chairman vas the Rev. J. Fisher Griffiths, Tre'rddol. The programme was as follows:—W elcoming the ibovs to the stage; speech by the Chairman; recitations, Master H. E. Beechey; song, Miss Eunice Evans: recitation, Master Stanley Wil- liams; duet, Messrs E. Morgan and J. T. Pugh (encored); recitation, Nliss -L.- -k. Beechev; solo, the Rev J. F. Griffiths (encored); recitation, Mr T. D. Griffiths, Dolclettwr: solo. Miss Eunice Evans (encored); and quartette, the Misses Katie Rees, M. C. Evans, Jennie Thomas, and Jovce Williams. The boys were then presented with a small gift on behalf of the Committee by Mrs. Williams, Frongoch, who made an appropriate speech. The boys suitably re- sponded and were loudly cheered. The Rev. Phillips, Llancynfelin, also said a few words. The solos in the national anthems were taken by the Rev. J. F. Griffiths.

HHEIDOL VALLEY Mr. John Llewelvn Morgan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard" Morgan, Pencnwch. who is on the clerical staff of the L.P.'Bank at Ebbw Vale, has been home for holidays. Private Evan Benjamin, son of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Benjamin, Glyn Rheidol, has been honourably discharged from the army, being unfit for further military service. He has been -t.

Aberystwyth Town Council NEW RATES AND COUNTY COT.-NCII, EXPENDITURE. ROWDY BOYS. Aberystwyth Town Council met on Tuesday, present, Councillor Capt. Doughton, mayor Alderman C. M. Williams, deputy mayor: Aldermen E. P. Wynne, Edwin Morris, John Evans, T. J. Samuel, and Daniel Thomas; Coun- cillors David Davies, J. Barclay Jenkins, Prof. Edwards, T. J. Morrison, Rhys Jones, J. D. Williams. Dr. Harries, David Ellis, John Mor- gan, Enoch Davies, Messrs. A. J. Hughes, town clerk; John Evans, deputy town clerk; Gomer Morgan, borough accountant; and James Evans, sanitary inspector. CONGRATULATION. Mr. Barclay Jenkins congratulated the Mayor on his Feturn to the Council and said he was pleased to see him able to resume his duties in renewed health. (Cheers.) The Mayor thanked Mr. Jenkins and the Council for their welcome. CORRESPONDENCE. Lampeter Rural Council forwarded a resolu- tion asking the Board of Fisheries to take steps to set all rivers free for fishing during the open season to add to the supply of food. Dr. Harries said it depended on what was I to be done with the fish. He approved of rivers being free if there were distributing centres of fish and any surplus funds went to CORRESPONDENCE. Lampeter Rural Council forwarded a resolu- tion asking the Board of Fisheries to take steps to set all rivers free for fishing during the open season to add to the supply of food. Dr. Harries said it depended on what was to be done with the fish. He approved of rivers being free if there were distributing centres of fish and any surplus funds went to the restocking of the rivers. As proposed by the Lampeter resolution it would mean every- body running wild over the rivers. lie pro- posed that the resolution should be supported on condition that the fish were sold by auction or sent to a distribution centre so that every- body would have a chance of getting fish. The subject was referred to the Si.nitary Committee to word a resolution in the terms suggested. Mr. C. E. Baker, Westminster, wrote enclos- ing copy of a notice by Mr. Sutherland, M.P., of an amendment to the Education Bill pro- viding for the formation of a national council of education for Wales. Alderman Samuel pitoposed that the letter, should be referred to the General Purposes Committee to see that nothing was done ty the amendment -to override the desires of the people of Wales. Alderman C. M. Williams stated fhat a con- ference would shortly be held at Llandiindod to consider the question of Welsh autonomy in education. Mr. Barclay Jenkins proposed a resolution approving of a national council of education for Wales. The people of Wales, he added, were prepared to move nsore rapidly in education than the people of England and a Weisli g National Council would be a grand thing. Mr David Eliis seconded that proposition; but it was agreed to consider the subject in com- mittee at the end of the Council. The Deputy Clerk read a letter from the Charity Commission saying that henceforth all appeals for funds must be made in the regis- tered names of the war charities. It was agreed to send to the local Chamber of Trade a letter from the Home Office con- tinuing in force from May 1st to September 30th the existing general order in regard to the early closing of shops. A letter from Mr. T. R. Jones, Woodville, Penflaise-road, asking that the water cart should be taken up to the Workhouse was re- ferred to the Works Committee. A letter was read from Aberystwyth District Education Committee asking that the element- ary schools in the borough should be disinfected and the application was complied with. LIBRARY COMMITTEE. The Library Committee reported having asked Mr. Vaughan Davies, M.P., to try to obtain for the Library a copy of the Commissioners report on university education. P PUBLIC WORKS. The Committee reported on notices for for-, feiture of leases if repairs to houses on the Marine, and South terraces were not carried out and a notice in respect of a house on Rheidol-terrace requiring the carrying out of repairs. The Surveyor was directed to report on the condition of Radford House, Victoria- terrace. Mr. Hugh Hughes, Reliance House, having complained of a nuisance from a hydrant in front of his house, the Surveyor was d.J ected to report on a convenient spot for ri-moval. The Surveyor was instructed to prepare an esti- mate of the cost of putting Smithfield-road in order so that claims might be made on those responsible for extraordinary traffic. Alderman Evans was understood to say that the contract for repairing the house on Marine- terrace had been let. Dr. Harries complained of damage to his house and thought there was great neglect by the Corporation in matters of that kind by not having periodical inspections. Property was allowed to go to the dogs before action was taken. He should put a notice on the agenda that inspection should 'be made every ttiree years. With regard to the hydrant in Great ark- eate-street the Committee was given power to act. Alderman Morris wanted to know when the Council intended opening the passage from the Terrace to Queen's-road through No. 46, Terrace. Mr. John Morgan said lie did not know how it could now be done as the garden had been let as an allotment, and Mr. Dairid Ellis questioned the right of the Food Committee to let the garden without reserving a passage. Alderman Williams asked what was now the wonderful fad ? The passage appeared to be only brought to mind now. It was intended making the passage only when the hout.- was altered. Mr. David Ellis said that when Alderman Thomas first mentioned the matter it was stated that a passage was intended to be made. Alderman Daniel Thomas said he was as much in favour of .a passage as anybody; but the garden was let for twelve months only and what was the use of spending E10 or E20 on work now which might have to be altered? He would put the subject on the agenda for next meeting. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. The General Purposes Committee reported having authorised Mr. Rowe to substitute an additional violinist for a cornet player in the municipal band and having increased the pay by 10s. (up to B30 10s. per week). Mr A. Lloyd, Terrace-road, wrote calling attention to the rowdy conduct of boys at Plascrug-avenue and it was resolved to ask the Chief Constable's assistance in stopping the nuisance there as well as on the Castle Grounds and other places. Alderman Daniel Thomas said that morning he saw the destructive work of the boys and some measures should be taken to stop it: They were spoiling the Castle Grounds. Alderman Williams said the conduct on Sun- day evening was disgiiaceful-J-running about tire I place as if it was an ordinary day. Mr. J. D. Williams asked if the police had no power to take action? Dr. Harries said the remedy was in the hands of the magistrates. When cases were brought before the magistrates they were leniently dealt with, the same as milk cases, and the police were discouraged. Mr. John Morgan, referring to the band, said the payment this year was an increase of El on last year's payment and now it was intended t.o pay an additional 10s. He thought the Coun- oil should keep within the estimate. Trains were being restricted and the present was not the time to exceed the estimate. Alderman Samuel said the payment had never been included in any estimate. Mr Rowe had had a great deal of trouble in getting a band this year. Alderman Samuel asked the Council and townspeople to take an interest in the band concerts by taking season tickets. The report was adopted. WORKS COMMITTEE'S SECOND REPORT. The Works Committee reported that Alder- man Samuel on behalf of self and Mr. Hugh Hughes submitted an offer, which the Com- mittee accepted with thanks, in respect of the path leading from Queen's-avenue to Castell Brychan. The Committee also reported on matters relating to the electric power scheme. Dr. Harries opened certain matters which it was decided to consider in Committee. PUBLIC UNDERTAKINGS. Mr. David Davies brought up the reiovt of the Public Undertakings Committee lich re- commended that old iron at the Harbour should be sold. sanitarY COMMITTEE. Dr. Harries brought up the report of the Sanitary Committee recommending that Mr. Liptrot and Mr. W. S. Jones, Penparke, should be allowed to keep pigs tthind the Old Laundry and in the garden at Pronheulo4 for the duration of the war provided the premises are kept in sanitary'condition. Hie Saiitary and Water Inspectors presented churns which Dr. Harries said were so excellent that in a short time there would be no work for the Committee to do. The water- supply was of the finest quality, if not the best in the Kingdom. HALF YEARLY RATES. Mr. Barclay Jenkins brought up the report Qf the Finance Committee which showed S25 3s. lid. collected out of £ 291 arrears of ground rent on April 30th; CI06 collected out of JB166 workmen's houses rents; and £ 34 collected out of C85 borough tenements. The Committee re- I commended that the instalment charge (£2 17s. per annum) -in respect of telephone extt nsion to Deputy Town Clerk's house should be borne by I the Corporation. The Committee also recom- mended that resolutions of the Food Committee should be approved and the following payments made:—Mr J. D. Spencer for clerical assist- ance, E3 10s.; that from January 1st the salary of the Executive Officer should be £100, and that the salary of Miss Lloyd should be in- cfeased to £ 2 per week. Five applications for renewal of leases were received. The Committee renewal of leases were received. The Committee recommended the making of a general district rate of Is. 8d. and a water rate of 4d. in the pound for the half year ending September. Alderman Samuel thought the telephone ex- tension was the Deputy Clerk's, private expen- diture and that the recommendation should be dropped. He did not think any official should be troubled with business^fter office hours. The Deputy Clerk said he had no fixed office hours and, in rep.y- to Alderman Williams, he added that the telephone was never switched on to his house until after it was switched off at the Town Hall Office. Alderman Williams thought that if the De- puty Clerk wanted the telephone at his house he should pay for it and urged him for the sake of his reputation not to press it. The Deputy Clerk said he definitely stated in committee that he mentioned it, but did not urge it and he was sorry t'lat anyone who was at the Committee meeting should- raise the question at the Council. As far as his repu- tation was concerned it did not depend, he hoped, on a telephone. Mr. Barclay Jenkins then withdrew the re- commendation. With regard to the Food Control bills, Alderman Williams took it that the re- commendation was subject to the approval of the Commissioner. If not it would be neces- sary to reopen the matter at the Committee. Mr. Barclay Jenkins, moving a Is. 8d. gen- eral district rate and a water rate of 4d. for the half'year, said estimated expenditure on general district account for the half year was £3,427 vincluding F,1,000 for highways, main roads, and scavenging) and £ 632 water works. Certain things had been deducted from general district expenditure owing to war conditions. With the exception of R50 and S40 for wcrk at the Lake and at the reservoir there was no ex- traordinary expenditure on water works. In the winter half year the town had the lowest rates on record-a general district rate of 3d.-and at the end of the half year there was a balance of £ 2,267. There was, however, a de'ficit of B692 in the borough fund and workmen's houses fund which reduced the credit balance to about £ 1,600. Durng the past half year the Corpora- tion had made large investments. At the end of the previous half year the Corporation had huge sums made up of principal as well as balances in revenue credit account which should have been placed in a capital account with the result that during the half year ti.e Corporation had been able to invest something over £ 3,000 either in war loans or by buying property. It had spent practically £1,100 in paying for pro- perty as well as S60 in connection with the Diggle sewerage scheme and £380, the balance of E4,000, the total cost of the Parliamentary Bill for the extension of the borough boundar- ies, etc. The E20,000 borrowed from the bank for the purchase of war stock had been reduced during the half year to E14,953, leaving the total indebtedness to the bank on war stock and conversion loan account at £ 53,000. He need not enlarge on the future; but the Committee did not feel that it could do with lower rates for the current half year than Is. 8d. and 4d., which would clear the estimated expenditure and leave a balance. The total borough rates for 1914 were 4s. 2d.; 1915, 4s. 3d.; 1916, 3s. 3d.; and 1917, 2s. 3d. Alderman Williams thought a summary of credit balances should be in the hands of the Committee when making new rates. He did not know the balance the Chairman of the Committee anticipated having at the end of the present haif year. He was sorry to have to say that the poor rate for the current half would be 3s. 2d., by far the highest poor rate on record and the poor rate for the winter half year about 2s. 4d. County expenditure was going up by leaps and bounds and Aberystwyth Union members of the County Council took little interest in attending the meetings. A man might stand up and protest against excessive expenditure and find hardly another man to back him up.When election time came no doubt a great many of the members would have to struggle for their seats. At any rate he trusted that when County Council elections came round members for the town would be reminded pretty plainly that closer attention to county expen- diture was required. For this year the county rate itself was Is. lid., technical education Id., intermediate d., and elementary Is. 2 £ d., making a. total of 3s. 3d. Before the Education Authority came into existence the education rate in the borough was 7d. only. He men- tioned those facts so that when the demand notes were delivered blame might be placed in the proper quarters. Dr. Harries asked if there was anything tangible to be shown for the increased expen- diture ? Alderman Williams—I leave it to the Doctor to answer that. Dr. Harries-I say no. Alderman Samuel said the poor rate itself was low, but the poor rate included county and education rates and those rates showed a great increase. Alderman Williams added that under the old School Board when the schools were managed much better the highest education rate for the borough was 5d., bringing in about £900. This year the town would have to pay for education something over £ 3,000. It would be better if the borough were separated from the cot nty. In the matter of main roads the borough re- ceived E360 from the County Council and con-. tributed something lik-e £2,000 while other urban districts got back pretty much what they con- tributed. Mr. Barclay Jenkins having said he articipa- ted a balance on the general district and water accounts at the end of the half year of k2,000, the report was adopted and the Council went into Committee. It was then agreed to request the Mayor to entertain the delegates to the Typographical Association and their fiiends.

LLANDYSSSUL. Mr. T. Jones, Troedrhiwrhwch, a well known horse dealer, suffered a sudden loss this- week by the death from inflammation of a fine entire horse valued at close on £300.. Pte. James Jones, son of Mr. a.nd Mrs. Jones, Bryniago, Penrhiwllan, and Pte Davies, son of Mr. and Mrs Rees Davies, Rhydgoch, I Llangynllo, have been notified as missing in France. Anglers have had rather a poorer season this year so far than usual. They are at a loss how to account for the lighter baskets. A -few ialmon have been caught, but trout are scarce. A quarterly meeting of the Blacksmiths Union was held on Fair Day, Mr. Owen Evans, R.S.S.. presiding. The chief item was the ad- justment of the present price hst to meet in- creased price of materials. The hon. secretary (Mr. Ben Evans, R.S.S.) was instructed to get new lists printed in accordance with the scale of prices agreed on at the meeting. It was also decided to hold a branch meeting at Llan- arth in June. There was-a record attendance of members, who are now fully aware of the value of the union.

MYOROILYN. General sorrow was caused on Saturday by the sudden death of Mr. John L. Jones, Garthilwyd-j fawr, at the age of 24 years. Deceased was taken ill with brain fever the preceding Mon- dav. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs Dd. Herbert Jones. Garthilwyd. He was of a genial disposition and highly respected by a wide eircle cf friends and acquaintances. The sympathy of a wide district is extended to the grief- stricken family. He was a member of the Wes- leyan Church at Capel Vicar where bo-th lie and other members of the family have diligently and faithfullv worked. His loss will be sorely felt in divers ways. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, interment being made at Wednesday afternoon, interment being made at Capel Vicar. The mourners" included Mr and Mrs. David H. Jones. father and mother: Miss C. A. Jones, sister: Miss Catherine Evans cousin, and a large number of other relatives. The memorial service will be conducted at Capel Vicar next Sunday.

LLANARTH. Mr. John Lewis Jones, only son of Mr. D. H. i Jones. Garthelwvd Fawr, died on Monday, at the a?e of twenty-four years. He was-at public worship at Capel Vicar on Sunday, May 5th.-

BLAENPLWYF. 1 Gunner G. Davies, R.F.A., formerly in the employ Iof Mr. Jones, Trfedlyn. has been. stay- ing with them. Gunner Davies is suffering from the effects of having been gassed in France for the second time. He has been over two years. on active service, and voluntarily joined from agricultural work.

LLAN1 CKAIARN. The Rev. John Humphreys, B.A., vicar of Tylorstown, occupied the pulpit on Sunday and 1 preaefcd.

Aberystwyth Bandmaster's I Sons. Pioneer HUGHIE ROWÈ, R.E., Who was twenty-two years of age, died in hospital at Etaples, France, on May 5th. He enlisted ree years ago and had spent over two years in France. He went through severe ■ fighting at Paschendarle, the Somme, and other heavy engagements. Both are sons of Mr. J. H. Rowe, musical director of the Municipal Orchestra. North-parade,. Aberystwyth. Mr. J. H. Rowe has received t.he following letter from Chaplain T. Rees:—" Dear Mr. Rowe-I am writing to you with a heavy heart to convey to you the sad news of your dear son's death which took place at the 51st General Hospital early on t.he 5th May. The news will not come to you altogether as a shock, as you know that he was dangerously ill. Yesterday he was unconscious all day. I went in three times to see him. The last time was about an hour or so before he passed away. All the day he seemed to be quite peaceful and entirely free from pain. He passed away at 12.22 a.m. this morning. Your grief and the grief of all who loved him must be great, and no words of mine can lessen it. But bear in mind that ho gave his life for his country just as truly as if he had been killed in battle. He was 81 dear fellow, and I got, to know him well during his long stay in hospital here. Your one consola- tion now lies in the knowledge that death is not the end of life. Your dear son lives, and lives more abundantly and intensely than he ever did this side of the veil. He was buried this afternoon in the Military Cemetery at Etaples and a little cross with his name marks the grave. The Nonconformist Chaplain offici- ated at the funeral. He was visited in hos- pital also by the Nonconformist Chaplain until he went up the line a fortnight ago. But it was only the outward shell that was laid in that little grave. The real man—the lad you knew and loved-lives. That is the Christian hope. May God strengthen and comfort you." —T. Rees, chaplain to the forces (C. of E.) Sapper ARTHUR ROWE, R.E. Who has been serving in France for over two years. He was one of the scratch force who under Major-general G. Sandeman-Carey, now a Brigadier-general, closed the gap between the two armies, stopping the German advance on Amiens. Sapper Rowe is twenty-three years of age. (Photos: Culliford).

Food Controllership. MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN: AN UN- FOUNDED REPORT. The report that Mr. Austen Chamberlain is carrying on the duties of Food Controller is incorrect. The position is that when Lord Mil- ner was in the War Cabinet he gave special attention to food questions, and stated in the House of Lords that he was responsible for fix- ing the price of cattie after hearing the views of the Food Ministry and the Board of Agri- culture. Mr. Austen Chamberlain is now giving special attention to food questions as a member of the War Cabinet, but it cannot be said that he is taking Lord Rhondda's place. Lord Rhondda is favourably considering the request that he shall remain in office, and his definite decision will not be long delayed. In the event of his decision being unfavourable it is widely feit that Labour should be offered the Food Controllership, as the whole of the Ministry is bound up with Labour questions. Mr. Clynes has earned promotion, and it is almost certa:n that the-Prime Minister will de- Fire him to take the position. Labour is very keen about this, and it is felt that the appoint- ment would be a happy one.

aberayron. Capt. John Evans, Glendower, late Foundry, died at his residence on Sunday at the age of eighty years. He leaves a widow and two daughters—Mrs. Owen, Westieriafc and Mrs. Page of Nottingham. Mrs. Stone, sister of Mrs. D. G. Mun Hughes, of the N.P. Bank, died at her home at Lewisham, London, on Monday. At the Pensions Committee, on Wednesday; present Mr. Jbhn M. Howell (in the chair), Mr. E. M. Jones, Llanon; Mr W. Key, officer, four cases of separation allowances and sixteen old- age pensions were disposed of. Mr. J. T. Jenkins, of Fron Villa, Aberarth, who is a C.M. preacher and was a student at Cambridge when he joined the naval service three years ago, has secured a commission in the R.N.V.S., and has joined the naval patrol.

LLANBADARN. The Bishop of St. David's has appointed the Rev. David Jones, B.A., vicar of Llanbadarn Fawr, to the office of rural dean of Llanbadarn Fawr, in succession tq the Rev. Dr. Jones Powell who is leaving Aberystwyth for St. John's, Cardiff. On Sunday week the following were appointed deacons of Soar Welsh' Congregational Church: —Messrs. J. D. Edwards, Gwynfa; John Davies, Primrose Hill; Abraham Jones, Troedybryn John Jones, Tycoch and Richard Davies, Dol- afon. Mr. Abraham Jones was appointed on Sunday superintendent of the Sunday School, and Miss L. Davies, Dolafon, was appointed secretary.

BORTH. A roll of honour has been placed in Soar C.M. Chapel containing twenty-two names of mem- bers of Soar and Dolybont chapels who are serving with the forces. Two of those whose names appear have been honourably discharged and some have been wounded. The late Mr. R. R. James, Brynllys, first suggested placing the roll in the church and his family have carried out his proposal as a memorial of him. The roll was supplied by the "Cambrian News." The death occurred in Port Talbot, on Mon- day week, of Mrs Jane Hughes, Wesleyan-place, aged sixty-nine years. The funeral took place on Friday, interment being made at Llan- fihangel.

TRERDML. A successful meeting of the Sunday School Union of Aberystwyth District was held at Tre'rddol on Sunday when Mr. Lewis Beechey, chairman of the Union, presided. In the after- noon the Sunday School was catechised by Mr. J. M. Evans, Borth, and in the evening inter- I esting papers were read by Miss Bessie Jones and Miss L. Simon, Borth, Miss M. M. Evans, Bontgoch, Miss A. James, and Mr. Basil Jones, Borth. A solo was sung by Miss Louisa Isaac, Penygraig, and the Rev. David Morgan and Mr. Evan Pugh delivered appropriate speeches on the Sunday School and its good work.

COCtNAN- Foxes are numerous in the district. Last week "Jess," the clever terrier belonging to Private Alf Boon, Bro- Dawel, killed seven fine cubs, and this week accounted for five and the bitch fox in Cefncoed Woods.

MLANEDQWI A*iV*ARTH. Captain T. M. Jenkins, Greenland, Aberarth, has been promoted to the. rank of major.

Lady Rhondda on Communal Kitchens. AN EXCELLENT IDEA. Lady Rhondda addressed the annual meeting of the South Wales Branch of the Association of Teachers of Domestic Subjects at the Engineers' Institute, Cardiff, last week on Communal Kitchens." Miss Hester Davies (the chairman of the branch) presided. Lady Rhondda said it was the domestic science teachers who were the people needed to set these central kitchens going and to keep them going, and it had been suggested that domestic science schools should be utilised. It seemed to her an excellent idea because the difficulty in the way of a central kitchen was often one of finding accommodation for it. S&e ad been to a great many central kitchens. At slome of them people brought their basins and plates and carried the food away; at others a restaurant was attached to the kitchen where meals could be eaten. One that she opened at Bournemouth was reported to be doing splendidly. They ought to be established at Cardiff and Newport, and all they had to do was to attack the Lord Mayor or the Mayor as the ease might be. The kitchens couid also be used in teaching people how to preserve food. A huge amotrat of fobd was grown on war-time allotments.

MACHYNLLETH. Miss Doris E. Mercer, youngest daughter of Mrs. E. Mercer, Doll-street, has been appointed cookery mistress at Machynlleth County School in succession to Miss Enid Jones, Miss Mercer is a former pupil of the School. The death of Mr. Richard Jones, Cymerau, Cottages, Ralltgoed, near Aberllefenni, occurred suddenly on Sunday. Mr Jones appeared to be in good health on Saturday night. In the night Mrs Jones heard a groan and asked what was the matter. Receiving no answer she struck a light and found her husband dead. Dr. A. O. Davies was called in on Sunday and he said death was due to apoplexy. Deceased, who was sixty-four years of age, worked at Rallt- goed Slate Quarry, and was popular with all. His sudden death caused sorrow in the district and much sympathy is felt with his widow and three sons, two of whom are serving their country. The other son (Mr John Jones, Pen- sarn, Aberllefeni) is a foreman in the quarry of the Aberllefeni Slate Company. Lance-Corpl. Ted Edwards, son of Mr.' John Edwards, joiner, is home on leave. A committee was held on Monday in con- nection with the Cymreigyddion to draw out a programme for the coming session. It waff agreed to ask the Rev. E. Tegla Davies (W.), Llanrhaiadr, to give an opening address. A successful stock sale was held on Monday. There was a good number of cattle and the prices were good. Mr. J. George Oliver, only son of Mr. E. Oliver, left on Thursday to join the colours. He was one of the brightest pupils of the County School. Pte. Wiilie Parry, son of Mr. and Mrs Rd. Parry, has been gassed and is in hospital at Whalley. Pte. Tommy Evans, Wesley Cottage, Derwenlas, has been invalided home from India. A general committee in connection with the Red Cross Hospital was held on Monday and was well attended. It was resolved to hold a sale in aid of the Red Cross Hospital funds. Owain Glyndwr Institute General Committee met on Monday, present, Messrs. T. R. Mor- gan, presiding; J. Lumley, E. Jones, Peter Vaughan, T. Parsons, R. Rees, J. O. Jones, R. Gillart, and D. H. Hughes. The balance in the Treasurer's hands was reported to be 229 6s. 4d. A letter was received from Mr. J. G. Jenkins thanking the Committee for their vote of condolence. Mr. T. Parsons proposed and Mr John Lumley seconded, that the Committee should draw up a scale of charges for the use of all rooms. Mr. J. W. Lane wrote asking the Committee to allow the Caretaker to keep the keys of the Bowling Green-and building. On the proposition of Mr. T. Parsons, seconded by Mr. P. Vaughan, the request was granted, on condition that a list of persons authorised to apply for the keys is made. The Library Com- mittee reported that at a meeting held on May 9th, Mr. T. R. Morgan had been re-elected chairman of that Committee, the Rev. D. H. Hughes re-elected hon. secretary; and the Rev. F. J. Davies re-elected treasurer. The report was adopted. On the proposition of Mr. T. 'Parsons, seconded by Mr. E. Jones, a vote of thanks was accorded the Rev. D. H. Hughes for his services in connection with the Library and Reading Room. The Inspection and Greens Committee reported that Mrs. Davies had been re-appointed chairman of the committee, and Miss Maglona Rees hon. secretary. The General Committee will consider at the next meeting the question of the future use of the green and the age limit at which persons will be admitted to any part of the premises. The Billiards Com- mittee met on Monday, present, Messrs. J. G. Jenkins, H. Hunt, and Peter Vaughan. On the proposition of Mr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. H. Hunt, Dr. A. O. Davies was a f pointed chairman of the committee. Mr. Jenkins pro- posed and Mr. Peter Vaughan seconded, that Mr. Wm. Williams be asked to act as s> cretary, and if he could not act to ask Mr. E .Alfred Jones to accept the post. The proposition was carried. Mr. Rd. Gillart presided at a special -metrting of the Urban Council on Monday. Estimates for the year ending March, 1919, were considered, and further consideration was adjourned until Wednesday. Gifts received at Machynlleth Auxiliary Red Cross Hospital from May 4th to May 11th:- Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, newspapers and magazines; Commandant, 12 eggs; Mr Tfbbot, Trawscoed, Carno, two sacks turnips, one sack carrots; Mrs. Evans, Fronygog, rhubarb, three games; Mrs: Thomas, Gwynlys, rhubarb; the Dowager Lady Pryse, magazines; Miss Phepps, Garden Viilage, marmalade and parsley; Miss A. C. Evans, Aberffrydlan, 18 eggs; the Misses Lewis, Garreg Farm, Glandyfi, 1 'b. butter; Mrs Fuller, Pantlludw, three sacks potatoes; Mrs. Williams, Panteidal, rhubarb and Lcttled fruit; Mr Pugh, Abergwidol, 10s.; Mrs fortiock, herbs; Mrs Powell, rhubarb; Women's Institute, Corris, rhubarb, 18 eggs; Miss Howell, Pei helig, 6 belts "and embroidery materials, and flowers; A Friend, £ 1; Council School, Upper C ris, 52 eggs; Miss Banner, book and mending; Carno school children, 56 eggs; flowers from Mr Owen, postmaster, Miss Evans, Fronygog; The Rectory, M:ss Maddy, and Miss May Hughes, Penegoes. MACHYNLLETH CASES AT APPEAL TRIBUNAL. The following cases from Machynlleth and d'strict were heard at Montgomeryshire Appeal Tribunal at Welshpool on Wednesday week. Mr. J. Marshall Dugdale presided. In a review of the case of David Justin Davies, 19, single, Grade 1, medical student holding exemption to July, 1919, the N.S.R. (Lieut. A. G. Harries) said it was necessary to see .that such men were fulfilling the condi- tions of exemption. From certificates received he was satisfied that it was so in that case, and he withdrew his application. Lieut. Harries added that it was possible that such men would be decertified under the new regulations. A discharge certificate was produced in re- spect of John Evans mason, Commins Coch, and Tribunal exemption was cancelled. In a review case in respect of Arwyn Roberts, 18, single, The Manse, Llanbrynmair, it was stated that he, was preparing for a medical career and had important examinations to sit in June and July. The Rev. Samuel Roberts, the father, said his son would be willing to go to the army after the examinations and exemp- tion to July 31st was granted, to join the Vol- unteers. The N.S.R. asked for a review of the case of Elias Edward Humphreys, 35, married, six children, Grade 2, insurance agent, Glantwym- .yn, Comminscoch, who said he was twice re- jected and was now working four days a week on a farm, carrying on a farm with 20 acres of ploughed land for a farmer who was ill. He was prepared to work full time on a farm as he was fully experienced in tarm work.—Exemp- tion to September 30th to work full time on the land. The Central Tribunal has refused exemption to G. Robinson, Goat Inn. Macbynlleth, and T. Davies, The Smithy, Darowen, has been ex- I empted to June 13th.

PERSONAL. The King has sent a telegram to Lord Rhondda l inquiring as to his progress, and expressing the hope that he will soon be restored to health. His Lordship is now able to sit up in bed. I Lady Jellicoe's condition was slightly less favourable on Monday and there is some fear of slight complications.

The right of applicants before military ser- vice tribunals to be legally represented was re- established in the House of Commons last week. They are also to continue to have the right to appeal against the refusal of a loeal tribunal to give leave to go before the appeal tribunal. Try the "C.N." Stores for Stationery. J

Local Men in the Great Push DIED FROM WOUNDS. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Parry, Brynawel Hotel, received news on Wednesday that their eldest son, Lance-Corpl. J. F. Parry, had died of wounds in France. They received a letter from Chaplain J. Parry Brooks, Wesleyan, the day before his dh stating that Lance-Corporal Parry had been wounded in the right leg and they had no cause to worry about him as the wound was not serious. Later, a telegram was received from Shrewsbury stating that the fibula of the leg had been fractured from the effects of which he died. Deceased was 28 years of age, and was formerly employed as a com- mercial traveller with Messrs. Davies, tea merchants, Liverpool. On the day the telegram arrived his parents received a letter from him dated the day 'before the attack in which he re- ceived the wound. Deep sympathy is felt with Mr. and Mrs Parry and family in their bereave- ment. Lance-Corpl. Parry's photograph will j appear next week. T A PRISONER OF WAR. News has been received that Sergt. Albert I Hughes, son of Mr and Mrs J. W. Hughes, Northgate-street, and husband of Mrs. A. L. Hughes, Newtown, has been a prisoner since March 21st at Munster Camp, Germany. Inti- mation was received by a letter from himself. His brother, who was in business as a hair- dresser in Northgate-street, was called up last Thursday. IN ENGLAND. r. and Mrs. Lewis Jones, 7, Poplar-row, re- ceived a letter from their son (Signaller David John Jones) stating that he has been removed from France to the Roy Herbert Hospital, Woolwich. In his letter Signaller Jones states that his eyes are very-weak after the gas and that he was blind for five days. IN, HOSPITAL. Mr and Mrs John Phillips, Burberry House, Penglaise-terrace, received information on Tues- day from their son, Lance-corporal Tommy Phillips, that he had been wounded and was in hospital in Gloucester. Lance-corporal Phillips said his friend who was by his side was killed by the same shell which wounded him in the right shoulder, wrist, neck, eye, and head. He adds that he is progressing favourably and hopes to become fit enough to go out again. Lance-corporal Phillips went over to France on Good Friday. He also mentions that he was brought from France by an Aber. boy (Driver Archie Jones, Carlyle House, Northgate-street). He was formerly employed by Dr. Rowlands. His portrait will appear next week. GASSED. Mr. and Mrs.~ J. Walter Evans, South' Marine- terrace, received newfl this week that their son (Private T. Meyler Evans, West Kents) was gassed in action on May 1st. Private Evans has been admitted to hospital in France. He has seen service in Italy* as well as in France. KILLED IN ACTION. The death in action is reported of John E. Jones, Gloucesters, on April 27th. Deceased was a son of Mrs. Jones, Llanegryn, but was brought up by Mr. William Lloyd, of the Poor Law Institution. He was nineteen years of age and was, home in March. PRIVATE C. FEAR IN HOSPITAL. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Fear received a tele- gram on Saturday at Oswestry stating that < their son (Private Cecil R. Fear) was danger- ) ously ill and in hospital at Rouen. Private Fear joined the L.R.B. eighteen months ago and was transferred to the Artists' Rifles. He had several narrow escapes in the recent offensive and had been through most of the great battles. Before enlisting he was in the' employ of Mr. E. P. Wynne, chemist.

Aberayron County Court. TRESPASS ACTIONS. Wednesday, befpre Judge Lloyd Morgan. The Rev. D. R. Lewis, vicar of Llanddeusant, Anglesea, brought an action for trespass and sought an injunction against David Evans, Pen- rheol, Mydroilyn, in respect of a field called Caerllani, near Llanarth. Mr D. Pennant James j appeared for complainant. Mr. John Lewis, j Llanarth, who acted as agent for the Rev. D. R. Lewis, who is. the brother-in-law of the late Bishop of Bangor, and the Rev. D. R. Lewis gave evidence. The Judge awarded £ 5 damages and granted an injunction, with costs. Mr. Jenkin Rees, Blaenwaun, Cilcennin, sued his tenant (Mrs. Mary Jones, New Bethlehem), for trespass. Defendant did not appear.—The Judge awarded 10s. damages and costs.

DEVIL'S BRiDCE Mr. and Mrs. Evan Davies. Tanquarrel, have been notified by the War Office that their son is reported missing. Pte. David Davies was on the Somme in the German offensive some six weeks ago. Mrs. Hopkins, draper, who has been ailing for some time, is slightly worse. Mr. John Evans, blacksmith, and precentor of St. Iago's Church, has temporarily left the district. 1

CRICCIETH POOR RATE.—The new poor rate is 4s. 6d. in the pound, or 63. more than last year.

WAR DAY BY DAY. FRIDAY. In the small hours of Friday morning naval forces of Dover command completed the block- ading operation begun against enemy submarnes and seaplane sixteen days before, when two old cruisers were sunk at the entrance to the canal within Zeebrugge harbour. This time the old cruiser Vindictive, filled with concrete, was sunk between two piers at the entrance to Os- tend harbour thus, distroying the fairway for large ships. The German report of the affair asserts that it was a complete failure, and that the entrance to Ostend harbour is entirely free. MONDAY. On the British front there was hostile artillery activitiy in the Somme Valley and Albert sectors, and also between Locon and the Foret de Nieppe. On the French front there was artillery activity north and south of the Avre. French detachments penetrated the German lines to the north of Nomeny and brought back a score of prisoners. The British have advanced in Mesopotamia and are within seventy miles of Mosul. TUESDAY. On the British front the enemy attacked south-west of Merlancourt, but were repulsed with heavy loss. At one point they penetrated British positions, but were driven out by a counter-attack by Australian troops. On the French front an enemy surprise attack was re- pulsed. A German attempt to the north. of Feclit. failed. WEDNESDAY. Two successful attacks by French troops, re- sulting in the capture of German positions were made on the western bank of the Avre. The French also advanced their line north of Kemmel village. On the British front a raid attempted by the enemy north of Lens was repulsed. Another successful British raid was made north-east of Robecq.

Meatless Menus. CURRIED PARSNIPS AND STEAMED RICE. I 21bs. parsnips;' I oz. fat; oz. flour; I oz. curry powder; 3 ozs. chopped onions; 1 oz. apple I or rhubarb: j pt. stock. A little Worcester I I sauce or mushroom ketchup. Prepare the pars- nips. Melt the fat and make quite hot in the pan, fry the onion, then the curry powder, and add the chojJped apple or rhubarb and the parsnips; fry altogether with the lid on the pan for a few minutes, then add the stock or water, bring to boiling-point, allow to simmer 45 to 50 minutes, according to the size of the pieces of parsnips. Note.-Co:d boiled ot steamed pars- nips can be used in this way. In this case, make the sauce, add the cooked parsnips, sim- mer for 10 minutes, serve very hot with rice. Steamed Rice.—Wash and place in a tin 6 | ozs. rice, with pt. water and 1 teaspoonful of salt; place the lid on the tin, place in a sauce- pan of boiling water and steam 30-35 minutes..

I In the eight years of King George's reign the dioceses of England have increased from 37 to 40, and 17 out of 40 diocesans have been ap- pointed. There have been no changes in the Welsh bishoprics. TJnder the will of the late Second-lieutenant Alexander Pigott Werner who, though only eighteen years of age had a power of appoint- ment over 21,000,000 left in trust by his father, the Colonel in Command of the Welsh Guards has been left £5,000 to be used for the relief of those in the regiment and their dependents who are in distress. Give a regular order lor this pr.

Nothing leads to so many troubles as con- stipation. Get that < Kruschen habit and stick to it. Half • teaspoonful in hot water-before rising -evell: morning! Of all Chemists 1/6 per bottle. All British .\J

Tregaron Tribunal. MILLERS CASES. The Local Tribunal sat on Saturday, present, Mr D. J. Williams (chairman), Messrs. E Evans, Lledrod; Thomas Morgan, YBtrad Meurig; D. Davies, Doithie; John Lodwick, Nantcwnlle; D. Tnkins, Gwynfil; D. H. Davies, N.S.R.; T. Morgan, agricultural representative; and Jenkin Lloyd, clerk. The Clerk reported that the case of John Davies, Morfa, Llanddewi, had been adjourned for him to appear before the Medical Board. The authorities wrote that the case could not be proceeded with as Mr D. Davies, Doithie, said that it was unfair for the man to be classed A at Carmarthen and when be appeared at Brecon he was allowed to return.—It was de- cided to allow th&^se to stand as before. Rd. Morgan, Sarn Helen, who, had been re- examined and Graded 3, was given conditional exemption as long he is employed on work of national importance. Evan R. Williams, Cnwc-yr-haul, Ystrad Meu- rig, blacksmith, was appealed for by his em- ployer on grounds that his was the only smithy at Pontrhydfendigaid and that work was in arrears.—The N.S.R. said it was a case of hard- ship for the employer and not domestic hard- ship for the man.—Mr. Lewis Davies, Swydd- ffynon, the employer, said the man had been called up and had handed his nbtice to Mr. Lloyd Lewis.—The N.S.R. said Mr. Lloyd Lewis should not accept notices.—The cierk advised that the case should be adjourned for further information.—A discussion occurred as to the urgent need of blacksmiths for agricultural work and it was ultimately resolved that the case could not be dealt with as the man was within the scope of the proclamation. The Tri- bunal, however, expressed the hope that an order dealing clearly with the connection of smiths and agriculture would be made. David John Davies, Llanio Mill, Llanio Road. The appeal was based on hardship for the father, who stated that the son worked on the farm *nd in the mill. He was classed B2 at Carmarthen.—The N.S.R. said the man had been called up and did not respond. If he had proceeded he could as a B22 man apply for per- mission to return to civil life.—The .Chairman said the national service authorities had prom- ised to leave men on farms and yet now pro- posed to call up Class A men.—Mr. D. Davies stated that the man would never make a soldier, his eyesight and hearing being defective. It was decided that the Tribunal had no power to deal with the case. Rd. Ebenezer, Glangwenffrwd, Felinfach, miller. -Mrs. Morgan, the employer, appeared and, said the man had been in her employ fbr nine years and was wholly employed as miller. His brother had been killed in France. One hundred farmers signed that they used the mill. Mrs. Morgan added that she could not take charge of the mill and knew of no one who could. The administrative work of the mill was wholly in the man's hands. The N.S.R. said the man was skilled and wholly employed as miller; but he came under the proclamation.—The Clerk said that class of men were absolutely essential to the district and suggested that the Food Production Depart- ment should be approached.—Mr Daniel Jenkins asked if the Tribunal could not grant condi- tional exemption?—Mr Thos. Morgan replied that he did not know what the members were present for if their hands were tied.—The Tri- bunal decided that the Food Department should be asked if it could grant conditional exemp- tion. Daniel Pierce Morgan, Eflur Mill, Bont. The employer and appellant said the mill was the only one working in North Tregaron district.— The N.S.R. said the appeal was based on hard- ship to employer and not on personal grounds. —The same decision as in the previous case was arrived at. In respect of Evan J. Thomas, Cambrian Hbuse, Tregaron, whose father has since died, the Chairman said the family had been most patriotic. The four sons were voluntarily with the forces in France and had seen very hard times. He would not be happy in being & party to sending the last of five sons to the army.—Exemption was granted. Morgan Jones, Monarch House, Tregaron, student at the County School, appealed for tem- porary exemption to sit his examination.—The N.S.R. said that case also came under the proclamation.—In answer to Mr. D. Davies, the N.S.R. said Jones was in Cl, Grade 2. He was called to report on the 9th of May.-A letter from Mr. G. T. Lewis, headmaster, was read, supporting exemption till after July 31st.-The Tribunal granted the appeal, and the man not to be called up before July 31st.-The N.S.R. gave notice of appeal. Herbert Jones, Pentrepadarn, Llanio Road, farm hand, employed by Mr. W H. Jones.—The N.S.R. said the man came under the proclama- tion and, though granted a voucher by the Agricultural Committee, -the case could not be proceeded with.—Mr. W. H. Jones said all the facts had been given the Agricultural Com- mittee, who gave a voucher.—The N.S.R. con- tended that the voucher'was irregular. The man left London in February and would be of military age in a few weeks.—The Chairman »lled attention to the need for labour on Pen- tre^adarn Farm. The servant left and Mr. Jones heard of applicant and sent for him.- The N.S.R. said the man was not a skilled farmer, and an assistant cowkeeper was not irreplaceable on a farm.—Conditional exemption was granted and the N.S.R. gave notice of appeal. James Davies, servant at Trebrysg, Tregaron, 118 years. Mr.k. Saunders appeared on behalf of the man. A voucher had "been granted by the Agricultural Executive in this case also, which the N.S.R. held was irregular.—The em- ployer said he was .71 years of age and had ploughed thirty acres of land.—The N.S.R. sug- gested that the appeal should be dismissed sub- ject to an efficient substitute.—It was decided to grant three months exemption. In thf case of David Thomas, Llwynmwyn, Ystrad Meurig, six months temporary exemp- tion was granted; and in the case of H. F. Howlett, Tanyrhidiau, Bont, conditional exemp- tion.