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• MERIONETH PLOUGHING ORDERS.I
• MERIONETH PLOUGHING ORDERS. THE QUESTION OF ARBITRATION. The follow ng report has been supplied :-Tbe Merionethshire Agricultural Committee has decided to serve ploughing orders for 1919 on the same basis as last year, except that land- owners and farmers are entitled to appeal. by a s ngle arbitrator. The Committee, how- ever, will go into the easet. with a view to. avorld trnfublo, expense, and delay by arbitra- tion proceedings.
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A Mother's Happiness WRITING on New Year'c Day, 1918, Mrs. B. E. Sanders, of Hersham Farm, Long- cross, near Chertsey, said:—"I have cause to be happy these days for sine :1'8 Pills rid me of kidney disease, dropsy and rheumatism, ten years ago, I have enjoyed excellent health, and have been blessed with four of the bonniest children imaginable. We call them Doan's Happy Family." First Published in 1908. Interviewed on November 25th, 1908, Mrs. Sanders, who was nursing a winsome baby girl, s^iid: But for Doan's Pills I wouldn't be sitting here as happy as you see me now. Two years ag<\ while first expecting motherhood, I was stricken down by kidney trouble, rheu- matism, and dropsy. Our worst fears were realised, for a baby boy was prematurely born and only lived eight days. Similar misfortune happened next year; another baby boy was born and lived but one expectant I used Doan's Pills right through short month. "I was almost broken-hearted at this re- peated disappointment. But later I read of a case like mine being remedied by Doan's Pills, with the happiest after-results. So when next the bonny baby girl you see was born to me. Botii shQ and I are in splendid condition, and we owe this to Doan's Pills. (Sgd.) B. E. Sanders." To ensure the game results as Mrs. í Sand.?rs, insist upon the same Kidney Medicine- DOAN'S BACKACHE KTDNEY PILLS. Sold by all Dealers, or 2s. 9d a bottle from Foster-McClellan Co., 3, Wells-street, Oxford-street, London, W, 1.
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THE best rw\ B DOUBLE FURROW I 1 1 B HORSE PLOUGH t I M"E. '?0.3. ,.11.?e il Horse &Tractor PLOUGHS Are working on thousands of farms in the United Kingdom. I Light Draught. Easily Adjustable. Hard Wearing qualities. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. We have eight of your Doubles l) The opinion I at work and they are certainly ] o' Cam- I the best Ploughs in England ^Farmer" I for any kind of land. I have tried mak, (Signed) HANSLIP LONG, Bal3ham Plac, Cambridgeshire* Write for Catni'm/iif and jtnrtkuhirs to: R. A. LISTER & CO., Ltd., Dept. ) p.t6 Established 1867. DURSLEY, GLOS. Etabllehed 1867. n- j H" II A FURTHER TRIUMPH IN THE ART OF PLANT BREEDING. GARTONS Distinct New Breed of White Oat I "THE CAPTAIN Pedigree:—WAVERLEY SCOTCH POTATO THE YIELDER v THE CAPTAIN," DESCRIPTION :-Very early; ripens as early as "The Yielder"; ear fairly long, I compact and Tartarian grain white, long and plump, with thin husk straw very short and exceptionally strong. QUALIFICATIONS Earliness, Strength of Straw, Quality of Grain, Extraordinary Yielding Powers. STOCK VERY LIMITED EARLY ORDERS ESSENTIAL. Introduced for the first time. Obtainable only from the Breeders. Gartons Ld. ™»™c Warrington. — Ill In9 WBMWWWMWWMWMWWMWWMMBBWWMWMWWMWMBWMWWBM——mmTMI— LOViUDAY, Kc^bicrcd Plumber and General Occurator 22, Chalybeate Street, y ABERYSTWYTH, ftnephone 21 P.O. This :-o«3on'8 Pattern Books neat out immediately on Application. i! K r "is utter extermination of Uie ^^S5h§§J)k. it -jirucuve Vermin wherever RODIKE" HAT POISON is used. It never fails. RATS cannot I E2KB resist it. They eat it greedily and 1 Jre instantly. ■ V.ns, «d., if., 2/ 3/ 5/ Post 3d. 8 HARLEY, CHEMIST, PERTH. M Bissau local agents B. P. Wynne, Chemist, Aberystwyth; J. W. Chem st, Llandy=s il; T. Jones, Chemist, Treganoo; R. Evans, Chemist, Lampeter J. R Chemist, Newcastle Emlyn; E. Li(ma Joaes. Chemist, Aberayron; H. Davies, MacVi- ynll; W. J. Evans, New Quay D. Jones, Llnnfyllin; J. Davies, Llanybythe-r. HELP VICTORS FORWARD. YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS NOW YOUR SlIAP ROM, STEEL AND OLD METALS, TflO?. W. WARD Ltd., Albion Works, Sheffield. Will Buy, Clear, and Deliver to Munition Works, Convert your Stock and Otsolete Plant into Gash and IK VEST IN WAR BONDS J^rDENNlS'S-i BMKmML "LINCOLNSHIRE" I B^fcfeWC POWDER CURE ALL DISEASES OF PIGS. I Soon repay their small cost. I Sold everywhere, irxl. per doz. post I/- I from the Sole Proprietor, I J. W. DENNIS, Chewst, LOUTH, Liac*. | TIR CRtAl UtiSli KtMl D%J RELIEF FROM COUGHI IN 5 MINUTES 8 "nQTl'fic'o For Coughs, for Colds, for Asthma, j JJavlCO 85 for Bronchitis, for Hoarseness, fori « Influenza, for Sore Throat, Mostl V-'OT £ j3 Soothing, Warms the Chest, Dis-S solves the Phlesn. For Singers, fori A/T ivilira Public Speakers. By Chemist § il.llalUi v eTOjvhiit, H 3t! trd's. Icsttn^c 1 Proprietor HUGH DAVIES Chemist, MACHYNLLETH. Chemist, MACHYNLLETH. JMl OLRA T the Poiso t 1 Moles I Put Earthworms in a pot and sprinkle the Powdei over them, then place in the path of tbeMcles. J In I acketii, le. 6d. each. Proprietor—Hugh Davies, Chemist, Macyiyulleth. Aberystwyth Agents: Wynne A Sans. Chtsmi?* v Cupis's Constitution Bails, Send a pottcard tor our ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK giving fullllarticulars and treat- ment of various diseases, gratis and post free. For Grease. Swelled j U Arona Less, Cracked Heels. ■ I 111 Ovb Coughs. Colds. Sore Throats, Disordered l; ver. Broken Wind, Influenza. Loss j of Appetite, etc.. etc For Hide-bound Staring I 'nrf I a Coat. Hove or R'owu V^CLuLiJLv Distemper. Epidemic Surfeit. Conditioning Preserving Health. Scouring in Calves etc. For Rot or Fluke, and Ss hOfi'n keeP'"« >n Health. Assisting to get into. *■ Condition." Scouring in | Lambs, et, Prepared upwards of 50 years by the late I I FRANCIS CUPISS Nt R.C.V.S. DISS. NORFOLK j Sold in Packet* 1/9 and 3/6 each, 7 small 1 paekefes 10/6, or 7 large 21/ by Chemists and j Med icine Vendors, or from { Fbamcis Cxtpiss, Ltd., The Wilderness, Diss, •d receipt of amouni. j LIVbHINE I THE FISH MEAL. MAKES HENS LAY. Now being sold by all Poultry Food Dealers. MANUFACTURERS: I LIVERINE LIMITED. GRIMSBY. I Scientific Sight-Testing and Frame Fitting II Qualified Sight-Testing Optician. W. Miall Jones j M.P.S | Pharmaceutical Chemist, j Fellow of the Worshipful Company of | Spectacle Makers and of the Institute of ——— Ophthalmic Opticians ——— TSRRA ;H SD ABtRTSTWYTH "f. BOOTS AND SHOES. What's Your Size? Is it a half size or an out- size? Do you require a fit- ting between the stock a zes? I have it. You cannot afford to neglect your footwear in this treaeherous weatrer. CALL AT WOODWARD'S—THAT'S ALL. WOODWARD DOES THE REST. WOODWARD & SON) GENERAL MERCHANTS, New Bridge Stores, Llangwyryfon, Near Aberystwyth. The Ideal Country Store. __I J. VEAREY, 17, Northgate Street, ABERYSTWYTH, Has fresh supplies of Vegetables, Fruit and zn Tomatoes, EVERY MORNING, I From our own Gardena. 1
Fishing in the Ayron. (
Fishing in the Ayron. ( ANGLERS PROTEST AGAINST THE USE OF SMALL HOOKS. A number of Ayron fishermen have written to the Board of Conservators drawing attention to the deterioration of fishing in the river of recent years, and stating that unless something is done to improve matters that the river will be soon worthless for angling. They suggest that the following rules be made:—1 No maggot or wasp grub to De used, or any other fancy bait. 2, five-inch limit for trout, fly minnow or worm only to be used. The reason for this agitation against the use of these baits is that the hooks are so small The reason for this agitation against the use of these baits is that the hooks are so small that every fish, large or small, that take the bait must be killed. I Some of the fishermen use a sharp-pointed scissors to open the small fish with as the hook cannot be taken out unless they are opened. I
Warning to Farmers.
Warning to Farmers. MEN PAID LESS THAN MINIMUM RATES 1 OF WAGES. I Carses have been brought t;) the not:ce of the Agricultural Wages Board in which yearly I hiring contracts have been made which pro- vide for payment of agricultural workers at I less than the minimum rates of wages fixed by the Wages Board for the dstrict. The payment of any worker at less than the nlini- mum rate applicable to him under the Act wtauld render an ernplojer I able to prosecution, notwithstanding any hiring contract or other wage agreement to the contrary.
LLANILAR.
LLANILAR. One of the most successful meetings of the Debating Socety was held ofi Friday, under the presidency of Mr. J. J. Jones. Tyncoed, High expectations were more than realised by the lecturer. Professor David Williams, M.A., Aberystwyth, who held the audience' 6pelL btoiund for two hours with his Experiences with the Troops in Egypt and Palestine." A hearty vote of thank" was accorded on the proposition of Mr. M. T. Jones, seconded by Mr. Edward Lloyd.
CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE. PUBLIC NUISANCE AT ABERYSTWYTH. S.r,-Can you advise what steps to take to put down the cock-crowing nu sance in the dis- trict surrounding the Infirmary? One bird with a voice like a clarion starts crowing shtartjy after m.dmght and keeps on crowing until it retires to rocist at (Yoisk and all the other birds in the neighbourhood join in the chkxrus. The incessant crowing disturbs the sleep of healthy persons and must be a danger to sick patients in the Infirmary.—I am, etc., A Sufferer. [The remedy is simple. Let three householders ,v "within the hearing of the animal" give noticd to the Icxwner to abat-e the nu..sance and, if he does not comply obtain a magistrates' order.-Ed C.N.] THE V.T.C. A SARCASTIC PLEA. Sir,—I see by the paper that a request is being made for a 1916 star for men who went out in that year. Nothing but my modesty prevented my going out to the front. I felt I might be keeping a better man. out, so I deter- mined to adopt a martial career on a sounder and safer basis, and sinoe. 1915 I have stoutly fought for my country in all public places avail ab] e--pubs, railway carriages, etc. From time to time also I have appeared with my solicitor before mv local i tribunal and he has always enlarged on the fact that I am the most zealous V .T.C. and that the Corns would suffer grievously if I were placed in' another sphere of military duty. I have several times incurred and endured the pain and shock in- volved in the recoil of my rifle when on the butts. Surely, sir, I have said enough to en- title the majority of men who joined the V.T.C. in 1915 to sympathetic consideration and that our claim to at least a V.T.C. star is amply justified.-Yours truly, P y J. T. C. ABERYSTWYTH FOOD COMMITTEE. gir,-I have been instructed by the Trades Council to write yiooi with regard to the local Food Comm.ttee. As the Labour Council re- present a number of ratepayers it desires to know what steps th0 Town Council are taking to put the Food Comm ttee on a recognised basis. We are, at present, advised that the Committee is not recognised by the Focd Con- f? consequently, has no legal standing. The Town Council expects the in- habitants to respect, and abide by their bye- laws and regulations, and the Trades Council respectfully submits that the Town Council sets a good example and acts acccrrTng to the regulations laid down bv the Govern- ment through the Food Oo-ntroller. We I are assured by the Government that food control is still a necessity, and that it may have.to be continued for some time. It would be a pity if the town were to suffer through the arbitrary action of its own Council. • John Evans. Glenalmoild. Llanbadarn.
HINTS FOR ALLOTMENTI, HOLDERS.
HINTS FOR ALLOTMENT I, HOLDERS. By SPADE-WORKER. WINTER GREENS. j Most allotment-holders are very oocwrnu tive in their choice of winter green*; they prefer to rely chiefly upon such varieties of kale as cottager's, ragged Jack, and the familiar "curly," and perhaps the asparagus or sprouting kale, though the latter, a sglea- did winter and early spring ve table. is not so often seen as it ought to be. I find brussels sprouts to be one of the most satisfactory of all greens for late autumn and wink r, aud for the last three months I have been picking from some sixty plants which I put out last June. The actual buttons" are now coming to an end, but the tops of the plants remain, and even • after they are cut there will be a certain quantity of young g-reen shoots to gather. Two seasons ago I tried the Russian kale and found it satisfactory it forms a bushy plant, and its deeply incised leaves are quite ornamental. It is a very hardy plant, and supplies a lot of winter greenstuff. It rieeds just the same cultivation as other sorts of kale, that is to sav. you sow the seed in I April and plant in June and July DIGGING MADE EASY. Digging is laborious work at the best, but some people put themselves to a lot of un- necessary trouble. If your plot is ten yards wide and vou wish to dig over the whole area, I suggest that you adopt the method illustrated in the accompanying diagram. r Mark off the plot into three equal sections. Take out the soil from the starting point B, and to the depth yon intend to dig, and place it at C. I The Best-Way to Dig. a, Plot. I Dig the ground in the direction shown by the arrows. On arriving at D, fill D with soil from E. Work back to F, and fill F with soil from G. Dig back towards H, and I fill H with the soil at C. You are far less likely to get tired of the job if you follow this plan "than if you proceed to dig across the full width of the plot. THE GARDEN SWEDE. It does not appear to be generally known ¡' that sweeps will iui)plv a double crop. If they arc stored in a clamp of soil it will be found that the roots start into growth in early spring. Now, most people cut off the blanched tops or sprouts and throw them away, whereas these form a most welcome vegetable if gathered with care and cooked. If the roots are not wanted they may be planted in a box of soil and kepi: dark, and will soon produce blanched shoots. The mention of a clamp reminds me of proof I had the other day of the splendid way in which, carroty are preserved when clamped in soil; the *vp-out beautifully fresh, just as though they were lifted from the rows in autumn. They make a great mistake who store their carrots dry, as, for example, in baskets or boxes in a shed. Til fS Vi-.Ali'S POTATOES. I have o'ola .r.ed all my early potatoes, and have placed them in a i: jht, cool, frost-proof room to surout. Allotment-holders who mean to i the best of their plots are strongly a.(l is.,d to do likewise, for they will then get a heavier crop than if the tubers are bought only a week or two before plant- ing time. There is a great deal of disease among late potatoes this winter, and friends of mine who have had to buv tell me that quite half the tulers are useless. Many of my own late varieties suffered a good deal from disease, yet the early sorts, of which I have only just c cc to tlie end, were per- fectly so una. But there is always the glamour of the I)iz crop al'^ehing to the cultivation of maiiicrop potatoes, and we shall all, no doubt, continue to grow a cer- tain quantity. And. of course, if the season is a favourable one, they are very profitable. My choice of maincrop varieties is as fol- lows: Arran Chief, which 1 one of the best potatoes For heavy soil King Edward, White City, a splendid pot;:to; The Factor, and Ker,r's Pink. The lapt nnmed is a com- paratively rev,, pink varietv with an excel- lent reputation and recommended for heavy land. A good deal is heard nowadays of the new variety Majestic although all agree that it is an immense cropper, I have heard varying reports of its flavour. PRIZEWINNING HINTS. This is a method, new to me, of getting rid of moles, advocated by Mr. S. Neal, to whom a copy of "Allotment Gardening" is i awarded.. Procure a number of dead worms and mix with them a quantity of powdered nux vomica; for twenty-four hours. The mole rut: arc then opened and some of the worms placed in them. Mr. D. R. Wileman gains a prize cf "Garden Work for Every Day" for the following hint: To pre- vent mice eating peas sown in the open, place the. seeds in a mixture of soot and water, and let them .stand, for five or six hours before sowing. PRIZE COMPETITION FOR ALLOT- MENT HOLDERS. Every week two prizes are offered for the best allotment hint or recipe. The prizes consist of useful gardening books. All en- tries for this competition must be addressed "Spadeworker," care of Editor of this paper. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. J. A. G.—(1) The correct time to plant strawberries iu barrels or elsewhere is in August or early Soenkmber. The work may be done now, but unless you obtain good plants from Gin. pots you are not likel? to get much fruit this year, though the plants would be at their best the following year. Raise the barrel or bricks, bore a few holes in the bottom and holes at 12in. apart all round. Put in pieces of brick or stone for drainage. Then fill with turfy soil. Tke plants must be put in the holes as the work of filling with soil proceeds make the soil cN'7 firm. "Hie plants cannot be put in properly after the barrel is filled with soil. (2) I do not know of such a publication. G. F.—Some of the best first early pota- toes are Witch Hill Seedling, May Queen, Sharpc's Express, Duke of York, and Eclipse. Good early peas, about 18in. high, are Lax- tonian, Little Marvel, and American Won- der; about 3ft. high. Gradus, and The Pilot. All these can be obtained from any "good seedsman. Spadeworker'' is open to give practical advice, free of charge, to readers of this paper. Replies will be sent by post if a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed. Address your inquiries to "Spadeworker/' care of Editor.
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! eotatry. ' ___I
eotatry. I MODERN GAME FOWLS. In a previous article, tne uid Engilsil Game was mentioned, giv.ng tHe varieties a,na I colours with their method of breeding. Jsow I we shall deal with modern game fowls. TIllS. variety has gone down considerably during [ the past twenty years. Stul, in norne dist.i. t>> many are bred. The Game is not a sinali holder's fowl, but there are some who keep these birds on small places just because tney like them and appreciate tueir iancy poiiiLJ. These have been produced from the Old Eng- like them and appreciate tueir iancy poiiiLJ. These have been produced from the Old Eng- lish purely by selection, aJways lasljii, tuo longest leg and shortest featjc-cd bird ior tl-e breeding pen. This length is obtained after a few years breeding, and the Game is tne longest legged fowl we have. The modern Game is a long way from the ground, and at first sight it would appear tua. has a small body; but owing to the short close feather the body is heavier and larger tuan one thinks. In point of quality the birds have the best flesh of any with a slight game flavour which is preferred by some people. With such a length of leg, they need plenty of exercise, or they become weak and fail over Thi» means a free range, or very laige runs, and the continual walking about keeps them L, and strengthens the legs. I have seen a duc¡, of fifty Pile Cockerels in an open field and j there is nothing prettier on the grass. iho„g.. not so numerous in colours as the Old Engn there is a big variety, the principal ones IJemg Black Red Brown Ked, Piles and Docketing.. Now and then one comes across the Bincntii Greys, but of the lot, the Black Red is most popular. It was one of this colour m as a cockerel, sold for t200 at Birmingham show some years back, a record for any breed. The colours, as described, are like the Oi English, but they do not carry so mut: feather, the neck, saddle, and tail being a ¡li smaller, which makes the birds look small There is no difficulty in rearing the chicks biu when the cockerels get about ten weeks old, they have a tendency to develop leg weak- ness, which is somewhat like cramp. The legs of the modern game are very small and tu*- and when the body grows rapidly the legs ar. not always able to carry it, and so the b. has a difficulty in getting about. A course of iron tonic, and occasional rubbing of the legs with embrocation will soon put them ri £ Another fowl which is called a Game, and yet is not a Game according to the ruling of the Poultry Club and the Indian Game Ciub the Indian. In shape, character, and spirit there is a lot of game about the Indian it will fight well when put down with other cocks yet, in the ordinary way. it is as quiet and docile as a chicken. When once a cock is up set and becomes spiteful, it is dangerous to children but, as a rule, the birds keep quiet and gentle. One cannot recommend Indian Game as layers, but they make excellent t fowl when crossed with some other hens. chief feature of the Indian is its wide body. Both sexes should have their legs wide apa: i and this gives them weight. When fatten properly they show no breast bone, just a front of solid meat. In breeamg Indians one must be governed by the age and weight or the stock for, as a rule, the bigger the c the less hens he will want. A good average is four for each cock, though a vigorous cockerel will carry up to eight, and fertilise every egg. So often, the best hens will ll" lay when you want them and then if you want chickens from these special birds, you must mate up when laying, and chance the time lo hatching. The big Indian breeder will have pens mated up nearly all the year, because has a special hen laying when all the othe-- have stopped, and it is only by this method that he can keep her stor-k going. There i not much trouble in raising the chicks, they succeed with ordinary treatment; but when they begin to leave the mother they need plenty of good food, especially the cockerels otherwise you cannot get the sizj and weight.
Aber, W.A.C.
Aber, W.A.C. MOTOR PLOUGHING CONDEMNED. Aberystwyth Agricultural Committee met on Monday, present, Mr. J. G Morns-Da vies, presiding; Messrs. J. Hughes Davies Daniel Lloyd, Llew LI. Lewis, Daniel Jenkins, J. Ü. Stephens, J. Bunce Morgan, D. W. Lewis, Daniel Jenkins, E. R. Davies, clerk; Joseph Parry, executive officer- ■J' r ?rgan- county executive officer, etc. ,,M,r-Llo^d^ Lewls. labour officer, intimated that the authorities had decided to release an- other twenty pivotal men for civiliah service and requesting the compilation of a list of miur' Committee submitted a list Mr. Percy Wilkinson wrote that the terms of office of Messrs. D. W. Lewis, Cwrtycadno, and R. L. Thomas as members of the sub- committee of the Live Stock Committee, had expired and paying tribute to them for their services—The Committee re-elected the two retiring members. Mr. D. J. Morgan said the Executive 'agreed to accept the resignation of Mr Owen, supplies clerk, Aberystwyth, and referred the appoint- ment of a successor to the Committee —After an interview, Mr. Tom Morgan as appointed A discussion ensued on motor tractors. Mr J. Hughes Davies said his experience was that tractor ploughing was unsatisfactory. He ex- perienced more trouble with the soil after muto: ploughing than before.-Afr. Daniel Jenkin- said motor ploughing was a waste of monrv The ploughs were not suitable and the sooner they were sent away the better.-The Chairman said the Department sent a number of tractors and threshing machines down and wanted em- ployment for them. It was tue Committee' duty to place them at work. The ■ Executive also wished that a number of civilians shoulil learn to drive the motors. Hitherto soldiers had been kept but in view of the demobilisa- tion there miglit be a shortage.
BERTH.
BERTH. A conoert was given at Berth C.M. Chapel ^bursday even.ng to welcome tlie return of five local soldiers. Concerts in honour 01 four of them had previously been given when they were home on furlough. This was, how- ever; the first occasion when welcome was ex- tended to Driver Ben Richards, Constant. He has been engaged in mil tary operations in the East, and gave an interesting acocxunt of his impression of that part of the worldj. Privates Tom Jones, Bryncipyll, and Jenkin R chards, Constant, have been prisoners .1) Germany for nine months. Private David Lewis, Llwyn- giber, has served in the A.S.C. in France for two years. Dr.ver E'.an Edwards Tynwaen has served in Italy and France. 'Mr. D. It. Rowlands, Brodawel, who presided, presented each soldier with a cheque from the local central funl. Mr. Dan Phillip, Bryne.rian, conducted, and the following items were gone through:—Rec.tations, Jimmy Evans, Rhos- fawr, Lizzie Edwards, E^ger, Letit.a Edwards, Esger, Ruth Jones, Llwyngwynau, M. J. Lewis, Penrheol Cottage, Arthur Edwards, Blaencaron, E. Ellen EdJwards, Efcger, Lizzie Evans. Aeron Villa, John Wiiliams, Ffosrcdyn, Mary Dav.es, Bryngwynau; solos, Mary j'. Williams, Tyncelym, William Davies, Ce £ n- gwyddil, Mary Jones Brynawel, D M. Jon,ot Esgetrhendy, David Williams, Tyncelyn, Evan Evans, Ynysybwl, Ezer, Evans, Cefnbanadl John T. Jones, Tynreithyn, Evan Vones, Bryncipill. and Thomas Jbnes, Tynreithyn, the last-named singiaig words composed for the ceca- sion by Daniel Rowlands, Pencefn; bardic address, Mary Davies, Bryngwynau; duet, Torn Phillip and David Thomas; quartette, Will am Davies, Cefngwyddil, and friends; a boys' 'partyj, girls' party, lad clioir, arnd male voce party, conducted by Mr. juri Evans, Cofnbanadl, also took part. Dialogues were givfm by Anmie Edwards and M. J. Lcw.3, by Jane J. Jones and E. Efl vards, and by D. Jenk'ns, J. Evans, J. Williams, M. D. Will ams, and W. Hopkins. The death occurred last week of Mrs. Jones, wife of Mr. David Jones. Penllwynbedw Fawr, after prolonged illm|?s. Much sympathy is felt with the husband and the six children.
ECONOMY IN FOOD AND DRINK.
ECONOMY IN FOOD AND DRINK. Eat less meat and have more puddings and pastry made with nutritious shredded "ATORA," the handy heef suet. All milk puddings are also greatly enriched by its use. llbs. go as far as 21bs. raw suet. HUGON'S PEARL BARLEY LEMONADE, cold or hot. Combines the nutriment of Barley with fragrance of choices* Lemons. Nutritious and delicious. In 3d. packets. Made in a moment. Try also Hugon's Sauce Powder and Hugon's Concentrated Soup Tablets. HUGON and CO., Limited, Openshaw, Manchester.
Machynlleth Council.
Machynlleth Council. MCiii". ABUiJ't' TiiK HOUSING QUESTION Atacnyniieiii. urban Council met on Tuesday evening, Mr. lii^hard Giilart presiding. There v, oi u uiso present Messrs Peter V augnan, Gri- Ajvan ilumpnrcya_ Rienaid Rees, J. M. liieese, John Lumley, John Micaii, Luvvu. d Jviis-S. T. H. Morgan, lhoinas Parsons i. ii. iivuns, with Mr. Edward uinart, clerk; Ul. a. uavies, mwdicai oiiicer oi health; Mr. ù. ci. tlumjjjii-eys, surveyor; and Mr. H. E. Du, ies, uileetor. A vote oi sympathy was passed with Major W. J. livaiu., Liandinam, on the death of his wue. lu-I Chairman said Major Evans as H. III to lajor Va vid Davies, .11.,1)., nad taken » g eaL interest in the welfare of the town, esp<.c.aily in connection with tne Owen Glyn- dwr lnstHuUi. The Clerk endorsed the Chair- ma.n'.5 statements of the keen interest Major Evans took in every matter appertaining to the weiiute of the town. He. as secretary to the Owf-u Glyndwr Institute, had received valuable assistance from him. Considerable correspondence has passed be- tween the Council and tiie ni.ary authorities during the past six months with reference to rent claimed by the Council for the occupation of Park Common as prisoners of war camp. The l-eui claimed by the Council is £10. and I since tiie previous meeting of the Council the vnilitaiy authorities had written thanking the Council for the use of the Common and stating it was understood no charge was to be made for it. Howe er, if the Council thought there were a-ny grounds for a claim they were to send particulars without delay.—The Clerk stated that he made it clear that rent would be rhargerl.-Several members asserted that the Common had suffered considerably, and that it vohI.i mean considerable cost to restore it.- Dr. O. Davies stated that the Green had 'os! at least £ 50.—It was resolved that the Clerk send the required statement to the military authorities. The Board of Agriculture inquired what steps tbe Council were taking to provide houses for working classes, and if there were any changes ;n thf conditions since 1912 when thp. Council hnrl n housing' scheme under consideration. Bon.rr! errmhasised the fAt that if local authorities delayed in providing houses where they were necessnry compulsory measures would h taken. It appears that the Council favour Pfuk Common as a site for economic, as we]' ether reasons but there is opposition to the enclosures which, it is alleged, would interfere with a right of way. The Council, however, re- quires onzy two of the 192 acres it comprises, wiricii L,y consider would not mean any hard- ship. The Clerk had written to tne Board pointing out the advantages ot Park Common as a site, abutting as it did on the main road, and being in close .proximity to a stone quarry where building material could be got at very small eApeuse, which was a great consideration in these days of high prices. Owing to the site dillICUILy. the Council had postponed the matter for six months, but the Local Govern- ment Board wrote that they attached great importance on the submission of a scheme earlier, and stated that it should be submitted witiiin two months.—It was resolved to write to the board to explain how matters stood. The Mousing and Town Planning Association Cardiii, wfote offering to take over the erection of the houses under the scheme if the Council aesnea.—Ine Cnairman said it the Association unuenook the building of the houses there W(>U.u he no responsibility on the town. The uouucil would be free from all Lability and no oiuuen would be cast on tHe ratepayers.—The uiauter' was deterred until a reply had been recurved from the Local uovernment Board witn to ure site, wnen a special meeting of tHe Council would be held. xrie Council were in a dilemma with regard to Cae Jones which had been rented and let as uiioiuieutii. The period of tHe rental was dur- ing tue war and twelve months atter, and now trrat tue war is over the tenants of the allot- ureirtj a.re disinclined to keep them. The Sur- 'CJ VL, in me circumstances^ recommended the <~uuu~ri t,o lepiaee Lile sods which had been cut ror- marking purposes.—1 he Clerk said the ^uesu.on was wnether the Council would .icquirtj Cae Jones for building workmen's uweiungs, 11 tuey lailed to secure Park Com- mon. xie advrsed the Council to ask the toiioJits U they were wiLing to take the land ior twelve ii.,oiiths.-It was stated tiiat several tenants had intimated that they would not L-e tile land as the time was so siioi-t.-IL was reooived to interview the tenants to see if they were willing to take tile land for twelve months. ine War Office, on the recommendation of tiie Lord Lieutenant, offerect tne Council one damaged German macll,ne gun and two macmne gun ammunition boxes as war relics. tne Council to pay carriage.—Mr. Peter v augiian thought the town was entitled to sometmng more substantial than a machine gun. oigeiley had secured three field guns.— it was reaOrved to accept the oiier. The Clerk to the County Council wrote that ciepots should be established in the various towns for the sale of surplus war materials, and it. was resolved to establish one in tHe town. ine Secretary to Mr. David Davies, M.P., wrote suggesting that Major vV. j. n,vans be adued to the committee appointed to deal witn re-construction work in the Lown. and to go into tue various suggestions ilia(Ae.-iilo Coun- cii gladly accepted the suggestion as it con- sidered Major Evaria could give valuable assist- ance. The Clerk to the County Council wrote that inasmuch as re-construction was engaging tm serious attention of the country, the provision of l.ght railways to open up rural districts, am. connect them with the iiiain railway lines, was necessary.—The Chairman said the matter wat a very important one and the country, n( doubt, was going to take strong action.—The Clerk referred to the proposal to open a L", railway to Aberhosan, and it was resolved t. have a conference with the Rural Council on the matter. Mr. Ems, manager of the Station Bookstall wrote that the railway men had made a col- lection for the family of the laite Councillor )Blayney, and desired the Council to take the matter up. Councillor Blavney, he said had sacrificed his life for the sake of othe-s. Five members of the Council were appointed to form a committee with the railway men. A letter was read from Mr. E. S. Price with regard to a Heroes Memorial Hall. He stated that Montgomery had obtained a site ior a hall, and tnat there was a proposal to have one for the whole county instead of one in each town.—The Chairman: We will have a mem- orial of our own. Mr. H E. Davies, collector stated that since the previous meeting he had collected in rates lk.125 3s. ia., £ 100 more than was collected tiie same period last year. The sum of C247 16s. 8d was outstanding.
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LLANfbi This district did creditably towards the war loan during the Thanksgiving Week, January 13th—lStn. The Pearl Assurance Company, througu their district manager, Mr. denkin Evans and his staff of agents, alone accounted for £ 3,500 worth of war bonds. Since the 1st I of April hist they have been instrumental in disposing of war loan to the value or £ 18,500. The inhabitants certainly deserve credit for their magnificent patriotism, as also do the energetic canvassers
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LLANDYSSUL. On Friday evening, at the Closygraig C.M. Chapel, a welcome meeting was held in honour of returned prisoners of war from the district. The women of the ella,pel had prepared tea ior the warriors, and a pleasing evening was spent. An old County School boy, Private Griffith) Rees. 'B.A., has returned from Germany where he had been prisoner of war. Private Rees is a graduate of the U.C.W., Aberystwyth, and joined after passing his final. Mr. J. Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Hughes. Fountain Hall, has been appointed assistant master ait the Llandyssul Council School. Mr. Hughes served with the Welsh Guards and has had his discharge.
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Shot Three Lions. CARDIGANSHIRE MAN'S EXPERIENCE IN AFRICA. AN INTERESTING LETTER. In a letter to an American friend, published in The Druid," Culonel H. Da-vies-Evans, Highmead, Llanybyther, gives an interesting account of his son's experienc-eb ia the war. He states:—God has been merciful to us in this war and dur ng the Boer war. My eons havp come out without a scratch, but we lost several cousins, and mourn the los& )oI many men fro Oft this neighbourhood. My eldest son when leay. mg with his battery for France wi&s laid lib for four months with rheumatic fever and pronounced medically unfit in consequence. u., was given cforomand of an artillery training camp. My second son went to Egypt with our Yeomanry as major, but he was not satisfied until he obtained a transfer to the Frengb front. He was given command of a Lincolb reg ment and engaged in that heavy fighting at Lens and Ypres. In one iof tlioae actions thit regiment was surrounded and he only managed to save fifty-eight men out of the tot, but nQf; one officer except himself. He was then givefe commknd of one of the Worcester regiments and let in for the fierce fighting on the Valen- ciennes front, which broke the back of tflte German line. My younger son was in East Africa when war was declared and enlisted in the African R.fles with which he first served while the ser ious fighting continued. The colonists were then sent back to their ranches, and he 19- turned just in time to begin cutting his firot crop of sisal and, with price at 299 per too, made a considerable fortune. He deserved it having. rked hard for acxme years, first as minje engineer and then on the property I bought for him about 35 miles from Na.robe. He has ten thousand acres, about seven hundred under sitsal, the rest farm laad. When he took it up the place was quite wild, with lions and rhinos all over the place. Now he has a good stone-built house, farm build- ings, and a. factory for dressing the sa1, worked by electricity generated from a turbine driven by a fall of the Thika river. He had a hard time at first alone in the wilds, without a neighbour and dependent on negroes. One morning there were four lions on h.s verandah, of wh.ch he shot three, whose sk ins I have. When war broke out and Belgians were driven over here, we thought to do something to relieve them and took a sculptor under our protection. Then, by way of helping him to earn money to re-establish himself eventually, we set to wtork to carve a fine screen to divide the chancel of Llanwenog and to seat the Church with oak seats, with handsomely- carved ends as a peace offering. They are almost completed and will be very interesting. The work is splendidly carried but and in the seat ends we designed appropralte panels to commemorate all the ancient celebrities of the parish. There is much history attached to Llanwenog, which was built by Prince Howell, flan of Owen Gwynedd. Amongst other panels we memorialise all the men killed in the war, separately for Welsh and English regiments. We built a transept, into which I moved the organ; so now all the floor will be open and a great improvement.
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