The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE BY PRIMROSE MoOONNELL, B.Sc. I. i'lguros, "Element^of harming, etc.). THE BEST tollELl. 1W about S the Bntish Isles, and *oiik V(,d that there Uu, best. guit ccrtain dis- is no 'best > ancty, ancl though there l,„u l»*.i oooMrj i» n.«ns ».«, t-iit breeds about all t ^1C sheep native to vet k is generally wi^er to keep to the \( J'vl.wd the k,allly. Ae far a, bc.cau8e this IX-OTUSH^lackfaoe lb 111 tuc Highland and hill „arti,uW breed oooupxc* all thc^ eminuy of Scotland an ,ter o{ history we know range M England. AB A district, and has been »hut h originated in the la c Lonks, Swale- revived from the same so v,rec<l6 met with in that dales, and many other^oca in importance as part oi Britain. lio»Dy of v.bich there are regards breed come > distinct from half a dozen breeds dlstnc,t. As jh' "he year" 1870 a book was published by lWn,' a Scottish land agent, Professor of Agriculture a Farming, mid College, Ontario, on British tehecp *an £ ;atigeB tbi, was one-of the most ph,ZXero*, iT/;rJnrarr«r:uto.w*, fact. that there ore only FIVS TYPES OF 8HEEV i. t- *V>e Blackface, the Cheviots, the ui this cou"tryj. arKi the Welsh, and all the rt" .T. Tcrc K- collated or d«M a general fact ,cro»» are «1 ma with these. <* » i t vtTv~ often, better than tho pure breeds and, cla Wars there has been a great movement tow aid* t use of some of the English varieties o: crosses with the Scottish Blackface. This is more parhcu > the case with the Shropshire and the Oxfords both <.f which hare made exceptionally t ins way. Generally speaking, the email, l breeds .r. low the favourites, as large mutton does not sell so readily M smaller cuts do, and tlunto. »«rio,™JoI the •■mountain" els, and l.t,d« like the original Down or Suj«J >11 greater favour than the big "rl course, parts of the South country. There ,i0,jbt Ki'eat room for many'changes yet and no i mnnv further crossings wnicn may *ude with great benefit, but the general fact romavns C firmer is most likely to be wise in adopting CbrnZf sheep which suits his district and his Tr\a.tkct, CLEAN MILK. Or. Vincent and Mr. Mond, who have recently been experimenting with the effect of raw milk on infants m London, and in connection with at arm in Kent, have an article in the British Dairy I armere Association Journal, which gives some useful information to dairy farmers. This dairy farm in Kent is run under the most modern methods: the milk i supplied to the Infants' Hospital in London, and there is attached to the latter a laboratory. the •utcomc of investigation has been to .now that tl ■•xaro. about infants contracting from tainted milk is altogether uncalled for, as the possibility of infection in this way is very remote indeed. It is stated that 90 per cent, of infants are born healthy, and they become ill or diseased after- wards because of bad feeding, and this bad feeding 1, largely a matter of cooked food, whereas if raw milk were given they would thrive as well as pos- sible. Sterilised milk in particular is condemned, and winle milk cleaning machinery may be necessary, it is advised that the greatest attention should first be given to making the milk as pure as possible at its Source. Refrigeration down to 4,0 degrees F'ah. is r"comniended; this cannot, of course. l*' do1^ ,l)y "'dinar v well water, which is only about 66 deg. huh., that'some kind of freezing machinery would be while it is doubtful if this can be done on a small scale on each farm. It is pointed out that THE DAXGER FBOM LACTIC ACID i.s magnified As a matter of fact sour butternnlk is largelv consumed in many districts, and .sourness is really lactic acid due to the action of t e c'°'^ bacillus, and no evil cft'octs result from it; on the C'.iitiarv irood results have come from its use. authors point out that the risk of tuber ulosis .rum the milk is very slight, and this is a most notable I".ii;t in view of what is being done by other Authorities elsewhere. Indeed it is asserted that a good deal of tuberculosis met with in children is due to the use of boiled milk and dried foods which have ^•ducod the vigour of the children, and made them Very liable to contract diseases. Even if a cow has r from a tuberculosis test, it is stated that it flU reason why the milk should not continue to be so long Flb nothing is found in the milk itself, IJd it may be possible with the continuous use of Is biborculine to cure affected animals The report is s'K»'t, but it is very interesting, and much to the 1j(,:J.t, a the above sketch will indicate. SOY BEANS. Till, particular foodstuff has come very imich to «« Iroit .ithin recent years. The present «ritar ^rst came aexoss it in connection with the Indian an C olonial Exhibition which was held in London some t\\vi,tv.oi.ght voars ago, and as lie had occasion to t;\k:c (t study of Indian foods at the time he found that the Soy* bean was one of the most important Varieties used in the East. It has only been gene ly known in this country sinco the Russo-Japanese ^"ar in 1909, although for generations it was one ol t}>e principal foodstuffs in the Far East. Manchuria ,s tin- tfreat seat of its growth originally, and the P'ant itself is a comparatively small trailing hairy P°a, or at any rate more after the pea type than the ^"an. TRore are only two seeds in a pod, and the Cr')p is one that can be grown for forage. However, 't only grows in tropical and sub-tropical districts. As Manchuria is on the same latitude as the Southern I'art s 0f Europe, we find that it grows readily <>no"gh in the latter region, while lately it has been ,r"d with some suoows in the "United States. In "dilition to this, it is suocecding very well in South Afl"ica, so that wherever the climate is agreeable it Vsl-eiy to be grown vory largely. Possibly, of c'; nrs(. may be acclimatised in our country in ^e, much in the same way as maize has partly been. A RICH FOOD. Tlu. ,_rro.lt thinx about it is that perhaps the beajis a' iiiriun.g the richest of food grains in the world, £ 0me 40 per cent, of albuminoids and 20 J*:r cent, of oil. Cake made from this by pressing the ^out contains over 40 per cent, of albuminoids, and like 7 per cent, of oil. As a matter of act it is so ricb and strong that it has really to be llsed .pariiigly in the shape of food for our live ^'Wk. jn tbe case of milk stock at any rate it is 4 liable to adversely affetc the milk. It should ftno,'ofore be f0(] ai011;r with starchy foods, such as rice 1,'al or poor }lay. Quite recently it has been re- J^rtvd that a kind of milk has been m;i/le of the &oy that is so similar to the real milk that it throws .0 si up cream, and the curd can actually be made into cheese. It is not, of course, anything like cows' milk, but it is just possible that it might be a formidable competitor in time, and if not soid an milk by itself it may very easily be used for adulterating milk, and there would be difficulty in detecting its presence. Probably we shall hear more of this in the imme- diate future, and various farmers' organisations arc, watching these points with interest. WOOL MARKETING. There is an article in the current issue of the Journal" of che Royal Agricultural Society of England on the methods a farmer may adopt in the marketing his wool, but it otuinot be said that the advice is very Kitibtactory. We are told that a farmer ought to sort, out or classify his wool at home, that he would get a higher price for it. and that one of the reasons why Colonial product- rules so high is that it lias been better sorted out. It is f suggested that there should be a central depot to which farmers might send their wool, and have it sorted out for them before offering it in the market, birt this is only a modification of what is already done, because when a farmer sends his wool to a salesman it is generfdly sorted out for him by the salesman's employees before being put up for auc- tion. so that, so fur as the actual selling it con- cerned this thing is already done. Moreover, farmers are recommended to do their shearing on Ixiards or wooden floors, to get the belly wool in one lot, the back wool in another, and so on;—in short, the farmer is recommended to do THE WORK OF THK WOOL-(STAPLE R. and four divisions are require*i, fleeces, piecos. bel- lies and locks. After all tiii"* is done it appears that the total gain to the farmer is about id. per pound to the present writer it does not appear to be wortn while taking all this trouble for such a small return. Sheep shearing it, a thing that requires to bt. gone ahead with when once sturted. if a man with two or three assistants wants to get through his work within a reasonable time, and if th workers have to stop for the purpose of stapling the wool as they go on then the thing is everlasting, and is entirely out- side the kind of work the farmer is accustomed to. So long as one keeps the wool fairly clean, or better still have it washed and have no straw, string, or tags of dirt adhering, the rest may be left to the professional handlers of wool. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT. Dung in Drills: I).J.C.—-Fresh unrotted dung may he. and is, put into ridges, and these split over for roots with the greatest benefit where the rainfall is ample. Burying the dung in this way kills the weed seeds just the same as rotting in a heap. and this method is the regular practice in the north. P..S.-The author will be pleasod to answer through this column suoh rjueries with regard to matters of Agriculture, etc.. as are likely to be of general interest to reader*. Letters should be addressed to Primrose MeConnell, 69, Highgate, Kendal.

MARKETS CATTLE. LEICESTER, May 4U.-About 450 beasts on offer; trade firm, prices on the average being practically un- changed from last week. fcsheep also maintained their price, hoggs of prime quality making 80, heavy- weights 7jd, and fat ewes 6kd to 7d, per lb., while lambs were a firm trade at lUd to lid per lb. Small supply of pigs, bacons making 9s to liis, and porkers lis 6d to 12s 6d, per score. LIVERPOOL, Cattle Market, May 10.—■Similar kilipplic-s-of cattle to last week, but demand very slow, prices favouring buyers, and a clearance not effected, strong cows making from 5d to d, and young cows 5jjd to 6d, per lb. A few more kheep than last week, supplies being entirely Scotch of very good quality; little chenge to note in demand and prices, traue being slow and dear for all classes. The few lambs on offer made lowur prices than last week. LONDON, Metropolitan Cattle Market, May 18.— Rather more cattle offered than previous week, but, with fewer butchers attending the market, trade was very bad all day. prices declining in many cases by 2d to 4d per 8 llw. Larger show of sheep and lambs, but the quality of the former was not up to the usual standard. Trade very slow, prices showing a downward tendency, though not quotably lower, the best Downs averaging 9jd, and Cross -breds 9d, per 2 lb. Average supplies of fat lambs, but, with prices lower in the dead meat market, quotations were lower on the week, small Downs making Is and larger sorts, which were hard to Eell, 10d per lb. NORTHAMPTON, May 20.-Hardly so many fat cattle as last week, but trade slow, best quality beasts making 5s per 8-lb. stone, or about 7d per Ib., other sorts realising from 4s to 4s 6d per stone. Sheep were also a rather worse trade than the previous week. Downs of the best quality making Ád. and Cheviots 10d, per lb., while lambs made about lid per lb., against 12d last week. Pigs were a dull trade, best quality making from 10" 6d to 10s 9d per score. SALFORD. May 19.-About 600 fat cattle on offer: trade nothing like so good as last week, heavy sup- plies of Irish cattle, and the depressed trade at Birkenhead affecting this market considerably, the top quotation for best quality beasts being about 7d per lb. Sheep unchanged in price, the supply being rather smaller, but demand for lambs was rather weaker than last week. A very slow trade for bacon pigs at Manchester, medium weights making 10s 6d to lis, heavy sorts 10s 4d (not wanted), and sows 9s to 9s 4d. per score. WOLVERHAMPTON, May 20.—About 400 fat cattle in the market, or 50 more than last week; trade was the slowest experienced here for some time, prime-fed cattle making about 7d. but plenty of good quality b-ast-s were sold at 7-J,d. per lb. Over 2.000 sheep penned, demand for which was 2 good, prime quality tegs leaking 9d to 9jd. while lambs were dearer than las! week, making from lid to 12d, per lb. Pigs about 6d per score .heaper than tat week. LEICESTER. May 16.—Smaller show of store cattle and trade very slow. although cattle cannot be quoted any cheaper, having regard to quality. NORTHAMPTON, May 1,000 store cattle in the market, and the majority got sold, the demand for yearlings being exceptionally good, prices for these ranging from £ 10 10s to jB15 10s per head. Strong bullocks were not. quite in such good request its last week. steers making up to JB18 15s. and bar- reners to C19 7s 6d. Dairy cows were of better quality than at the last two sales, and trade showed an improvement, prices for cows ranging from £ 17 to JB21. and up to J625. and heifers from E14 to £17. per head. An easier trade for store sheep, but prices were no lower, tegs reaching 57s. while owes with lambs made up to 92s for doubles, and 78s for singles. Calves for rearing continue to sell well, the majority realising from 45s to 55s, with some up to 73s, each. LEICESTER. May 23.—To-days supply was one of the smallest pitched for several weeks, the reasons being shortness of keep, the recent dry weather, and the high prices lately ruling. Milking beasts were only in moderate supply. Best quality in-calf and nowly-calved cows made up to JC21 10s: secondary sorts. jE16 to L20. Store cattle were very scarce, find barren heifers sold up to £16. and barren cows from E16 to JB17 5s; yearlings up to Fg 10s; while renting calves realized 30s to 60s. PROVISIONS. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. Fri.. May 22.—There was a good attendance here to-day, but prices were with a downward tendency owing to the dry weather. Butter in good supply at the following prices: In 2 unsalted lumps for factory blending purposes 10d per 10,. in casks (salted) l-O-^d to ;Wd per lb., in roll- llid to Is per lb. eggs plentiful at 7s 6cl per 12C rabbits in small supply at from 5d to 6id each. 2 young leverets from 3d to 5.1 each; poultry very scarce—young fowls and ducks from 9.1 to &jd per lb. alive, old fowls from 2" 6d to 3s 6d per couple; porkers in fair demand—light baooner- S" 6d per score. heavy 8 s. per score. sows 5s 6f1 per score, weaner- in slow demand at from 12, to 21s each; old sheep 3d to 3,1,1 per lb., yearling ewes 4d per lb., yearling rams 4kd per lb., lambs 5d per lb. fat calves a fair trade at 5d per Ib.. rearing calves 25s to 35s each, fat bulls 28s to 32s per cwt.; store cattle it).g-, L7 to £ 11 each, two-year-olds from JE9 to C14 each: fat cattk-besr up to 38s per cwt., ordinary fat cows from 25s to 28 per owt., cows and calves from E14 to £17 0a"h. heifers and calves, from 91,3 to B15 each.

The 1914 ALL | BBtTISM M Bi) BEATtMC UnEAm Km SEPARATOR 0 I (RECORDS I Buy a LISTER And you will not be disappointeU Write f*r Catalogue and full particulars to the Sole Makers- R. A. LISTER & Co., Ltd. I DURSLEY, Glos. "'It iT]1 Local Agent-J. TOM JONES, 11-29, Bridge Street, CARMARTHEN.

TOUCHES OF NATURE John Burroughs, one of the keenest observers, and most delightful of writers, has demonstrated the impartiality of Nature. She does not care a fig more for one creature than for another, and is equally on the side of both," says he. It requires] no ordinary man to discover the marvellous pro- perties of the little grape that flourishesi in Greece, Some gift-ed genius thought of the idea of letting the eun preserve that which it had ripened. The Gre-cian grape, by being dried in the sun. becomes concentrated food-tht- purest of nutriment, and the most savoury of sweets Nature has provi- ded the grape which becomes the Currant. Man- kind has been given intelligence with which to learn and appreciate it" use. Much. of course. depends" upon the cooking of this delicious fruit. Here is one way of enjoying it. CURRANT CUSTARD TARTS. 4 OZi". Currants, 1 ozs. patent barley, 1 oz. castor: sugar, 1 egg, i oz. butter, 1 pint milk, a very small pinch of salt, a little grated nutmeg. Short crust. METHOD.—Mix the patent barley with the sugar, salt, and milk, stir it over the fire until it boils, then add the Currants, butter, and the egg. Mix thoroughly. Make up about 6 ozs. short crust. Line a dozen or more greased patty pans. and fili with a custard mixture Bake in a moderate oven 15 minutes.

NEW QUAY NOTES (By "Will o' the Wisp.") We fear that the New Quay Water Committee is breathing its last and that its days are numbered. This does not niean that the place will IK* without a water supply, for now the fa,ts are before the Local Government Board, and probably that body will not rest until the defective supply now exist- ing is remedied. consid..rld)!t, consternation prevailed at the bazaar I on Monday evening in last week. It appears that two students had escorted two of the fair sex to get water from the Rock-street pump, and had left I the water jugs in the middle of the road, whilst they themselves withdrew to a quiet little spot, close by. Some passers-by came into collision with the jugs, and upset themselves and the water. Moral.—Never leave water as an obstruction to other people, while you n-jy be enjoying your- selves. That unsightly crane is still on the pie>—an eye- sore and a danger. Is it not possible to induce the harbour master to take steps to remove it? We trust that it will not be necessary to call attention to this aga n, but that it will be removed before the visitors arrive. The Boy Scouts are now amongst 11s. and the. movement, we believe, will be successful. The matter is in capable hands, and should flourish. No one will deny that there i? ample room for improvement in the manners and general conduct of some of the New Quay lads, and the Scout movement should be a remedy for these defects. We eagerly look forward to such an improve- ment. The New Quay and Distrcit- Agricultural Society is in a flourishing condition, having something like £ 60 in hand. A strong committee has been appointed to make preparation for the next show.

.18gOtle I Carmartbensbire j Any ill-Leril)atioii in the possession of our readers, or any comment respecting tile various matters re- ferred to in these notes, will be welcomed by the Editor tor pubLicatoin.

ir UOM THE CARMARTHEN JOURNAL," sermons ware preached on Sunday last, at the independent Cnapel, in thia town tile one in ine moriung, m Weisli; the other in the afternoon, 111 English, m -behalf of cnu German buherers, by itio Reverend David Peter. iile text oi the former woa Acts xi. 29, 30, and of the latter Job vi., and the former part ot the 14tii verbo. 'We are happy to add that th.e benevolent, repeated, and ini- pru»»iY« appoaL had tho tdJoot „ oroducjujf a col- lection «f upwards of iiOL It will btt ii by an Advertisement in this Paper, that htt Annual Meeting ooiineetc-d with the Presbyterian College in this Town, will be held in the course of uext month. The Merionethshire Militia aro on their way to Dolgelly: oil Wednesday, a driver of one of the baggage waggon. fell under the wheels near Montgomery, and was killed. A few weeks since we stated that an extraordi- nary litter of young foxes had been dug out at Hestercombe, in this county. The number is eight, which were placed to a bitch belonging to ir. Warre's pack of fox hounds, her own whelps be in# removed. The step-mother at first manifested some aversion to her new charge, but soon became fP- conciled, and has actually reared the litter.—Bath Paper. Lusus Natures.—A cat belonging to Mr. Pullans, of Winchester, lately brought into existence a kitten with two heads, in one, complete, with four eyes, two mouths, two tongues, all perfect, and oniv two ears.—Cheltenham Chronk-le. Providential Escape !— As the wife of a miner in the parish of St. Agnes, Cornwall, was riding a valuable horse on the high road which pati.-es through Treskerby mine, on Sunday laat, the animal took fright at the approach of a funeral, and plunged frejn the road towards a shaft into which it was nearly being precipitated with its rider, when n man who had ran towards the spot, seixedtlie hand of the woman as she was falling into the gulph. and succeeded in rescuing her from her perilous situation ;-the horse was dashed to pieces.. WedneMl.iy, all act of desperate passion, or of diabolical revenge, took place in Bath street, Bath. It appear.- that frequent altercations took place between the parties. Mrs. Mary Adlam, who pos- se.-? -ed a large shop and respectable business in the straw-bonnet manufacture and her husband, Henry Adlam, who was addicted to drinking' and often went home intoxi- cated. On Wednesday afternoon, during tea time, he being in his usual drunken state, a violent quarrel occurred; when she. taking up a large knife, stabbed him deeply in the arm. near the shoulder; and a scuffle following they both fell down stairs. -Surgical assistance was immediately called in but- the man survived only till Thursday evening. She was taken into custody.—On Friday, the jury returned a verdict of ''petty treason, or wilful murder." against Mary Adlam. who is fully committed to Ilchester gaol. Tuesday se'nnight a melancholy accident, accom- panied with peculiarly distressing circumstances, occurred at Moccas. Herefordshire; as James Jonefc was crossing the river Wyo in a boat, to fetch his wife and child from the opposite bank, he fell backwards into the water, and his wife had the heart-rending task of witnessing his vain struggles for existence, and his final dissolution. He was waggoner to Sir G. Cornenvall, Bart., to whom he had been a faithful servant for ten years, and in his humble walk of life, was a character equally estimable and respectable. Mondav, a female, with a halter round her neck, v. as exhibited for sale in Cirencester market. She was the wife of John Ratcliffe, of Rodmanton. in (ilo-'est'M'shire, and the mother of eleven children. She was received, as a bargain, by a young man for 2s. The parties were secured by order of the Magistrates. MARRIED. Tuesday last, at St. Peter's Church in this Town, Mr. Rowland Jones. Shopkeeper, of Llandilo, to Miss Jemima Morris, daughter of Mr. David Morris Wharfinger.

IN CAHMARTHEN. EVERY CLAIM IS BACKED BY LOCAL TESTIMONY. If the- reader wants stronger proof than the folIo wing statement and experience of a resident of Carmarthen what can it be! Ou September 7th. 1911, Mrs. E. Fortune, of 8 Johns Street, near the Market, Carmarthen, said: I used to get sharp, shooting pains right across my back and down my legs; if I stooped I could scarcely get upright again. I lost all energy, and suffered with headaches and dizziness. The kidney excretions were troublesome, and cau t'd pain in relief. Reading about Doan's backache kidney pills in the; papers led me to try them, and I am glad I did su. for ihey eased me wonderfully well. I felt better and brighter altogether, and it was not long before I was well again. I have great faith in Doan's piils and shall always advise them to people who are troubled as I was. (Signed) E. FORTUNE." On February 14th. 1914—OVER TWO YEARS LATER—Mrs. Fortune said:I am keeping in first-rate health now, I am glad to say. I have to pra-iso Doan's pills that cured me, and I shall al- ways recommend them to any I hear complain of kidney trouble." So many fatal diseases arise from kidney and bladder disorders that you should begin with Doan's backache kidney pills as soon as there are such unmistakable symptoms of kidney disorder as dropsy, rheumatism. bladder troubles, gravel, dizz;ne.-s, backache, pain in the loins, etc. Price 2/9 a box. 6 boxes 13/9, of all dealers, or from Foster-McClellan Co., 8, Wells St., Oxford St.. London, W. Don't ask for backache or kidnev pills—ask DISTINCTLY for DOAN'S backache kidney pills, the same as Mrs. Fortune bad.

--> THE SHIRE v. THE STRONG BOXED WELSH COP. or ROADSTER.—(Continued from May 221. (The remaining pedigree win appear i)exf 1..

CARMARTHEN The fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room in the Workhouse on Saturday, Mr. John Jones, Plas, Ferryside (chairman), presiding. There were also present: Messrs. Wm. Williams, Abergwili; John Williams. Abergwili; Thomas Daviee. Aber- nant; John Evans, ConwJ. Elvet; John Jones, Conwil Elvet; David Stephens, Llanarthney; Evan Bowen, Llandwfeilog; J. J. Bowen, Llangunnock; M. W. Jenkins, Llanfihangel; David Thomas. Llangain; D. T. Gilbert, Llangendeirne; Llewellyn Morgan, Llanginaing: Herbert Griffiths, Llan- gunnor; John Herbert, Llanllawddog; Richard Howells, Llanpumpsaint; J. Ll. Richards. Llan- Btephan; Thomas Daries, Merthyr; Richard Jeremy, Newchurch; Benjamin Salmon, St. Clears; J. S. Williams. Ti elech-ar-Bcttws: A. Fuller Mills. J. Patagonia Lewis, Thomas Thomas, St. Peter. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master, in his report, stated: Sacred serTm was conduotf<d in the House on Sunday, 10th May, by the Rev. Fuller Mills, and on Sunday. 17th May. bf tho —cv. D. Williams. Abergwili Congre- gational Church. The Rev. iFuller Mills also visi- ted on the 11th iast., and administered the Lord's Super to some of the aged female inmates. The number of inmates in the House on the last day of the week was 58, against 60 for the corresponding period last year. The number of casual paupers relieved during the fortnight was 99, against Iff) for the same period last year. Periodicals were kindly given to the inmates by Miss G. M. E. White, lady guardi-an, and flowers to the sick ward by Miss Vaughaji. The Parade. OUTDOOR RELIEF. The report of the relieving officers showed sha amount of outdoor relief granted during the fort- night ended on the previous Board day to have been as follows:—First week: 676 persons relieved, an increase of 10 as compared with the correspond- ing week last year; expenditure, £101 15s. 6d., an increase of JB8 15s. id. Second week: 676 pauper?, an increase of 107; expenditure, JB89 9s. 3d., an ipcrease of E4 9a. TREASURER'S REPORT. The Treasurer's report showed the balance in hand on the previous Board day to have been £ 2.959 18s. lid. SCARCITY OF NURSES. The Clerk read a letter from Nurse Bankes stating that she had been appointed head nurse %t another place, and therefore could not accept their appointment. The other nurse who had applied had also sent a letter withdrawing her application. Mr. J. H. Williams suggested thit the salary offered was not sufficient inducement, but The Chairman pointed out that the amount com- pared favourably with that paid by other Board-. Rev. A. Fuller Mills—I do not think it is so much a question of salary as tho discovery of nurses of the dull life they will have to live here. They have found that there is not half enough to do, and must b ethinking of the monotony of having to sit down in a room day by day. Rev. E. J. Herbert—If you increase the salary that would enable the nurse to get over that diffi. culty very well. She would have means to enjoy herself (laughter). 1 Rev. Fuller Mills—Better provide her with a motor car (laughter). It was decided to advertise for a nurse again at the samae salary. OLD AGE PENSIONERS AND MEDICAL TREATMENT. The question of provision of medical treatment for old age pensioner* was raised by Mr. D. Jeremy. who asked whether, the Guardians were to pay for it. The Clerk said the Guardians, had arranged that treatment should be given upon an order supplied to a doctor by a relieving officer or a member of the Board. Mr. Jeremy said he knew of a pensione r80 years of age who had been attended by a doctor and had now received a bill. The amount was such as she could not possibly pay, and he asked if the Guar- dians were responsible for payment. The Clerk said they were not, inasmuch as an order for attendance had not been otbained. Then the doctor cannot get his money. PIGS. The Clerk said he had been in communication with the Local Government Board inspector with refer- enee to the erection of a pigstye in the corner of the workhouse yard. The inspector had stated that lie could not recommerio a pigstye being built there, as there wa* a possibility of the water supply getting polluted. He hael also received a letter from Messrs. Jolins mentioning the price at which they werp prepared to sell a cert nn piece of land where the guardians think of ending pigstys. A committee was appointed to consider the priec POOR LAW CONFERENCE. The Chairman -aid he and two other representa- tives of the Board had visited the Poor Law Con- ference en the 14th and 15th. and their union com pared verV favourably with the others. THE WORKHOUSE WINDOWS. The Clerk drew the Beard's attention to tll, bad oondition of certain window- of the Workhouse which ir wa.« "tared were only >et- up six years ago. The matter was referred to the House Committee INCREASE I OUT-DOOR RELIEF. t,) ilie iiierekise in out-door relief, the Rev. Fuller Mills said he had always thought ihat with the Insurance Act and the Old Age Pension that out-dooi relief would decrease: insread of that there was an increase. Rev. J. Herbert—Ev.r\ thing is going up Mr. Patagonia Lewis—1 think we ought to look if we have persons who arc receiving insurance money and out-door relief. 'The Clerk said that there were some who received insurance money and out-door relief, but it was always taken into consideration when granting relief. ■nn the motion of Mr. Pati.sconia Lewis, it was decid '<! that the whole Board should have a special meeting to through the books on the 13th June.

LLANDILO The fortnightly meeting of this Board was liel,l on Saturday. Mr. John Lewis presiding. Other members present were: Mr. Evan Davies '"ioe. chairman). Lord Dynevor. Revs. J. Alban DivieR. E. Jones, and J. Thompson Jenkins. Mrs. E. A. Roberts. Messrs. D. Davies. W. Williams, R. Thomas. J. L. Williams. J. Bevan. W. Hopkins. Pritchard Davies. L. N. Powell, Caleb Thomas. D. Thomas. D. Stevens, John Thomas. E. Jenkins, D. Harries. ,T. Humphreys. Arthur Williams. Dan Jones. W. Roberts, J. Richard-. W. Roberts (Llan- fynvdd). Dan Davies. W. Richards. R. Matthews, and W. Lewig, THE WAY TICKET SYSTEM. The Clerk said that he ha.1 received a letter from Mr. J. Saer. clerk to the Carmarthen Board of Guardians, anel also clerk TO the Way Ticket Scheme Committee. He wished to draw the attri- tion of the Llandilo Board to tl-v-A way in which the Way Ticket Scheme was working. The scheme had been in operation since the 3rd November, 1913. and all the Cniom. except Llandilo, were de- taining the vagrants for two nights. It was neoes- sary that detention shnl1]r1 be an important point in the scheme. For some rea-on or either ;11" detained the vagrants ()lil one night, anel (liselitli-ge(i them even on Sunday, with the result that neighbouring Workhouses had an extra number of vagrants on the Sunday night. Although from the figures it appeared that the vagrants at the Llandilo Union were reduced to 1.332 during the five months the scheme was in operation. During the correspond- ing period the previous year the number was 1.823. It was believed that if the Llandilo Guareiians had detained the vagrants two nights, and strictly en- forced the order, the diminution would be still greater. In Llandovery, where they detained them two nights and gave them 13 cwts. of stone to break the figures were reduced from 1.206to 563. In Trcgiireni from 560 to 22. The Guardians of the Llandilo Union were urged to carry out the scheme in its entirety: of course, the bona-fide workman should bù discharged after one night's t detention. Mr. Evan Davies reported having attended a conference at Llandrindod bearing upon this mat- ter, and it was decided that Uandilo should 1>- urged to enforce' the scheme in its entirety. Tiw, Clerk said that the Local Government Board had sanctioned an expenditure of £ 180 for building a wall. They (the Board) a cepted the tender ot JE18 10s. from Messrs. Howe!is and Sons. After that the matter had been referred to the Work- house Committee and dropped. The Chairman said that he did not know the scheme was not carried out in its entirety. Mr. W. Williams explained that the Inspector had stated that very little alteration would be needed. The Chairman said that the number of vagrants had gone down at the* Liandilo L'liion, but that could not be compared with the others. It was decided that the Board meet at the Work- house that da-v fortnight and discuss the matter, and mako the necessary arrangements. LOANS FOR NEW OFFICES AND INFIRMARY j The CieTk said that he had obtained a loan of £ 1.200 for the new office and the same amount for the Workhouse* Infirmary. The conveyances wer" ready for execution. They had taken possession tf the premises for the new offices, and the contrac- tors were at work. It was agreed to confirm the Cleric's action In insuring the new offices for £ 1,100, the premium being 16s. 6d. Lord Dynevor asked if that amount included "he fnrtiiture. The Cleirk replied in the negative, but said that he would keep the question in mind when they ^ot the furniture. There wore some doors and two partitions that had to be taken down. The contrac- tor stated that such art belonged to him. The Clerk, however, had told him that he thought not. Mr. H. Herbert—They are the property of the Board. The Clerk—What are you going to do with them? Mr. Pritchard Dnies-Store them in the base- ment. Mr. Herbert said that they would make good doors. Lord Dynevor asked if they were as good as all that why not keep them and put them in the new .infirmary. In reply to a question from the Chairman, the Master said that he had a room for them. Mr. E. Davies proposed that they be sold. This was seconded. Mr. Pritchard Davies proposed that tbev be taken to the WorkhoufHi. He expressed the opinion that they might be useful. Mr. A. Thomas seconded. It W £ r> agreed that they be stored in the Work- house. Mr. E. Davies-Build a shed to storo them (laughter).

Rural District Council A meeting of the Rural District Council was subsequently held Mr. Evan Davies presiding. WATER. With reference to the water rate assessed on the Red Lion, Llandebie, it was decided to charge accordingly and demand all recoverable arrears. During the discussion, it was pointed out that a farm was attached to the hostelry, and under an agreement with the Cawdor Estate all farms over £ 30 rental were not charged for water. The land- lord of the Red Lion contended that the premises comprised a farm and was under no obligation to the Water Committee. SEALS. It wn« decided to seal the following water rates —Brynammam, at 6d. in the £ Cwmllynfell. at 2s. in the £ WATER COMMITTEE. The Cwmllynfell Water Committee for the cur- rent year was appointed. THE ISOLATION HOSPITAL. It was decided in reference to a communication received from Sir Marteine Lloyd. Bart.. who wrote suggesting that a public meeting be called at Cwmamman bearing upon the matter, that the meeting be called as soon as possible. Mr. Jonp-fight I suggest that ample notice be given the Medical Officer of Health to enable him to prepare his statistics. 1;50 CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES. Mr. L. N. Powell proposed that the Council contribute to the National Library of Wales. Env Institution will be for the benefit of Welshmen. He (Mr. Powell) did not mean to be extravagant, and suggested a contribution of £5iJ. Mr. Matthews seconded, and Mr. J. L. Williams supported. Mr. W. Roberts moved a negative, and said that the rates were going up enough. Hev, Thompson Jenkins, in seconding, said that he had a conscientious objection. He had been informed that this institution would be supported from monies taken away from 'the Church. The committee had agreed to accept this monev. The Rev. J. Alban Davies—I intended favouring the proposition, but after what Mr. Jenkins has said I do nor really know what to do. If we con- tribute we can say when we go to Aberystwyth, "We have a share in that." I don't think £ 50 too much. The Chairman—I intended supporting this too. but have been informed that the staff would con- sist of Englishmen, and weiuid not know a word of Welsh. It was agreed to contribute £ 5C. a wall. They (the Board) a cepted the tender ot £ 18 10s. from Messrs. Howe!is and Sons. After that tho matter had been referred to the Work- house Committeo and dropped. The Chairman said that he did not know the scheme wasi not carriexi out in its entirety. Mr. W. Williams explained that the Inspector had stated that vc»ry little alteration would be needed. The Chairman said that the number of vagrants had gone down at the* Liandilo L'liion, but that could not be compared with the others. It was decided that the Board meet at the Work- house that da-v fortnight and discuss the matter, and mako the necessary arrangements. LOANS FOR NEW OFFICES AND INFIRMARY 'lhe CieTk said that he had obtaineid a loan of £ 1.200 for the ne*w office anel tho same amount for the Workhouse* Infirmary. The conveyances wor" ready for execution. They had taken possession tf the premises for the new offices, and the contrac- tors were at work. It was agreed to confirm the Cleric's action In insuring the new offices for £ 1,100, the premium being 16s. 6d. Lord Dynevor asked if that amount included "he fnrtiiture. The Cleirk replied in the negative, but said that he would keep the question in mind when they ^ot the furniture. There wore some doors and two partitions that had to be taken down. The contrac- tor stated that such articles belonged to him. The Clerk, however, had told him that he thought not. Mr. H. Herbert—They are the property of the Board. The Clerk—What are you going to do with them? Mr. Pritchard Davies—Store them in the base- ment. Mr. Herbert said that they would make good doors. Lord Dynevor asked if they were as good as all that why not keep them and put them in the new .infirmary. In reply to a question from the Chairman, the Master said that he had a room for them. Mr. E. Davies proposed that, they be sold. This was seconded. Mr. Pritchard Davies proposed that thev be taken to the WorkhoufHi. He expressed the opinion that they might be useful. Mr. A. Thomas seconded. It W £ r> agreed that they be stored in the Work- house. Mr. E. Davies—Build a shed to storo them (laughter). Rural District Council A meeting of the Rural District Council was subsequently held Mr. Evan Davies presiding. WATER. With reference to the water rate assessed on the Red Lion, Llandebie, it was decided to charge accordingly and demand all recoverable arrears. During the discussion, it was pointed out that a farm was attached to the hostelry, and under an agreement with the Cawdor Estate all farms over £ 30 rental were not charged for water. The land- lord of the Rod Lion contended that the premises comprised a farm and was under no obligation to the Water Committee. SEALS. It wn« decided to seal the following water rates —Brynammam, at 6d. in the £ Cwmllynfell. at 2s. in the £ WATER COMMITTEE. The Cwmllynfell WTater Committee for the cur- rent year was appointed. THE ISOLATION HOSPITAL. It was decided in reference to a communication received from Sir Marteine Lloyd. Bart., who wrote suggesting that a public meeting be called at Cwmamman bearing upon the matter, that the meeting be called as soon as possible. Mr. Jones—Might I suggest that ample notice be given the Medical Officer of Health to enable him to prepare his statistics. £ 50 CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES. Mr. L. N. Powell proposed that the Council contribute to the National Library of Wales. Tne Institution will be for the benefit of Welshmen. He (Mr. Powell) did not mean to be extravagant, and suggested a contribution of £ 501 Mr. Matthews seconded, and Mr. J. L. Williams supported. Mr. W. Roberts moved a negative, and said that the rates were going up enough. Rev Thompson Jenkins, in seconding, said that he had a conscientious objection. Ho had been informed that this institution would be supported from monies taken away from 'the Church. The committee had agreed to accept this monev. The Rev. J. Alban Davies—I intended favouring the proposition, but after what Mr. Jenkins has said I do nor really know what to do. If we con- tribute we can say when we go to Aberystwyth, "We have a share in that." I don't think £ 50 too much. The Chairman—I intended supporting this too. but have been informed that the staff would con- sist of Englishmen, and weiuid not know a word of Welsh. It was agreed to contribute £ 5C.

LLANN0N NOTES On Monday evening, a meeting of the Cross Hands Public Hall Committee was held. Mr. D. I1. Davies (chairman) presiding. Arrangements were made for the opening of the New Institute on Tuesday, June 2nd. The opening ceremonv will be performed by Mr. C .E. Cleeves, Swansea. The concert at Cefneithin School on Monday evening was a great success. The various items given by the choir and the male voice party were much appreciated. The Inspector of me G.W.R. motor department at Slough visited Cross Hands OIl Thursday and further improvements in the road motor service are contem- plated. A motor lorry will be run to carry parcels, so as to enable the passenger motors to run with less wpste of time at the various stations. A 111", branch of the London City and Midland Bank. Carmarthen, is to be opened in Tumble at the ?Cational Stores. The bank will be open cer- tain hours every Thursday. Work was resumed at the Great Mountain Col- lieries during the week after the trouble over the non-unionist question. Most have now joined the Federation. A meeting of the Tumble Hall Committee was held on Tuesday evening. It was reported that the difficulty over the bond to the bank had been overcome, and the work of building will now be proceeded with. There are many cases of scarlet fever and of measles in the parish, and the attendance at the various schools has been affected. The new Blaenhirwaun Colliery Company. n Wigan firm. is making progress with the work of erecting the surface plant. It is expected that before many months are over occupation will be found for a large number of colliers. A meeting of the Manaeers of Group 1. council Schools was held on M ondav evening.

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EMPIRE DAY" SPORTS AT LAMPETER BRILLIANT SUCCESSES. "Empire Day" wag as usual celebrated with eclat at Lampeter, that being the day on which do annual athletic sports m connection with the St. David's Collog* School take place. In the sarlj morning fears were entertained that rain wouM mar the proceedings, but fortunately dry weather prevailed, although oold. The authorities of Ù88 school had secured tha services of the Llansaimt Silver Band, conducted by Mr. Daviee, and they acquitted themselves nobly, giving every satisfac- tion to the vast crowd in the school field, while their march though the street* was all that oouM be desired. If ever they visit Lampeter &gain they will certainly receive a warm and enthusiastio wel. come, as it is the finest band that has viaited the town for many years. It was a veritable treat to listen to the sweet and melodious strains. The Rev. W. U. Footman, headmaster, the assistant mask-rs, and the committeie and officials worked energetically to secure the success of the movement, and they succeeded in their efforts. The following is a list of patrons :-The Rt. Hon. The Lord Dyn- evor, Lt.-Gen. Sir James Al V.C., G.C.B.. Sir Stafford Howard, Bart., K.O.B., Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., Mr. J. C. Harford, Mr. W. Ingiis Jones, Capt. W. Stewart, ReT. Principal Bebb, Mr. R. Croft. Rev. B. Davies, Mr. D. H. Davies, Mr. B. Davies-Evans, Rev. Professor Greea, Mr. G. Harnaman. Mr. R. King, Rev. Chancellor Jones. Mr. A. R. T. Jones, J.P., Mr. D. F, Lloyd Mr. J. E. Lloyd, Mr. D. Lloyd Lewis, Dr. Row- lands, Profe-seor Scott. Rev. Dr. Wade, Dr. Wal- ke-r, Rev. Canon Camber-Williams, Rev. Keble iiliams, Rev. Robert Williams. The officials were:— Judges, Rev. J. T. Davies, Mr. A. R. T. Jones, Mr. LI. and Rev. W. A. Jones; Starters. Mr. F. C. Coulter ani Mr J. S. Jone-s; Judges in Rifle Competition, Mr. W. J. Howells and Mr. H. Baldwin; Timekeepers, Mr. F. C. Black and Mr. W Lewis; Clerks of the Course. Messrs. W. R. Lloyd, I. T. D avies. J. J. Jones, T. E. Scurlock, J. Aubrey, W. T. James and A. G. Rees; Committee. The Headmaster, Mr. F. C. Black. Rev. W. A. Jones. Mr. F. C. Coulter. Mr. W. Lewis. Mr. D. R. Evans, Mr. J. S. Jen- kins. and the Secretaries; Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. J. Howells; Assistant Secretaries, Mossrs. T. Ll. R. Jones and G. R. Harries. The following is a list of winners;- Steeplechase (.under 17), Hndicap-l, C. D. Jones: 2. W. E. Morgan; 3. J. G. M. Timothy. Steeplechase. Handicap—1, E. Hayes; 2, S: V. Allen; 3. D. Davies. Throwing the Cricket Ball-I. T. H. R. Jones; 2. C. Paley. 100 Yards (under 12) for Boys in Bryn Road School—1, R. Bowen; 2. A. Griffiths. JOG Yards (under 12}—1. J. W. F. Footman; Howard Davies. 100 Yards (under 14)—1. W. E. Lewis; 2, J. Howells. 103 Yard- (under 161—1 D. H. Lloyd: 2, E. C. Thomas. 100 Yards-1, J. Winston 2. Dan Davies. 220 Yards (under 16). Handicap—1, Howard Davips: 2, B. L. Rowlands. High Jump-I. T. Ll. R. Jones; 2. D. R. Evan. Height. 5ft. 5in. His-h Jump (under 17)—1. D. H. Lloyd; 2, W. R. E. Williams. Height. 4ft. 6in. 300 Yards (Handicap) for Boys in Bryn Road School-I. LI. Janes; 2, Eddie Thomas. 440 Yards—1. Dan Davies; 2. G. R. Harries. Long Jump—1, T. LI. R. Jones; 2, Dan Davies. House Boys' Race. 300 Yards (Handicap)—1, Roy Thomas; 2. G. Harries. 300 Yards (under 17). Handicap—1. D. R. Jones; 2. Howard Davies. Half Mile—1. Dan Davies: 2. S. V. Allen. Relay Race-I. Team 2; 2. Team 1. Half Mile (under 17), Handicap—1. D. R. Jones; 2. B. L. Rowlands. 220 Yard-a for Boys in Bryn Road Shoool—1, Eddie Thomas: 2. Bertie Jones. Hurdle Race—1, T. Ll. R. Jones; 2, Dan Davies. Putting the Weight—1, T. LJ. R. Jones; 2. C. Paley. Staff Raoo—1. Rev. W. A. Jonea. Rifle Shootting (Hand -1, D. H. Jones: 2. Egbert Davies. Rifle Shooting (under 17). Handicap-I. J. G. M. Timothy: 2. H. Baldwin. Rifle Shooting for Old Boys—1. E. G. M. Evans. Sack Race—1. D. R. Evans: 2. J. J. James. One Mile (Handicap)-l. E. Southam; 2, y, G Jones; 3. J. J. James. Tug-of War—1. C. Paley's Team. Consolation Race (under 171-1, J. D. E. Evan,. Consolation Ram-1. L Thomas. The Championship Cup (2-iven by lie R< v. Principal Bebb) was awarded to T. LI Jones Mrs. Bebb. St. David's College kir i.y i,-esent-(i the prizes to the winners, and the ti,v. W. Ll. Footman warmly thanked her for her kind v.?. all present joining in giving that benevolent lady hearty chee-rs at the suggestion of the headmaster. The band having played the National Anthem, the proceedings were brought to a close, the band plavinsr through the streets to the station followed by hundreds of the well-pleased inhabitants and visitors.

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ESSAYS ON FIRST-AID ADJUDICATION IN THE ZAM-BUK COMPETITION. The Competition amongst school children for essays on "First-Aid. organised by C. E. tFulford. Ltd., the sole proprietors of Zam-Buk. has just concluded. Nearly 10,000 Essays were sent in from schools and scholars in iii-a.:ctlmtlv everv corner of the British Isles. According to the Judge's' report, the Essays dis- close a. much improved knowledge of "First-Aid," due probably to the introduction of the study in the regular curriculum of Council -Schools, but strangely- enough the standard of merit is higher in the f'U,<{' of girls than boys. The essay which secured the highest number of marks, written by Miss Mildred Swinscoe. aged 13, of the Berry Brow Council School. Hudelersfieid. displays a really high degree of skill and ingenuity for a schoolgirl. Tlie Silver Cup awarded to the teacher whose scholars displayed the best average knowledge of '"First-Aid." lias been won by Miss M. E. Barnes, assistant mistress of the Manor Road Girle' School, West. Ham, Essex,

TREHERBERT CLAT PIGEON MATCH.—At the open clay pigeon shooting competition, held at Troherbert on tho 23ru inst., the following were the priz.e-winners;- 1st. Ben. Davies, Tregrow. Llandyssul; 2nd, E. Preece, Treherbert; 3rd, John Davies, Tonypandy.

CARMARTHEN, Sat., May 23.-There was a brisk demand for farm produce here to-day, and good trade was done. Quotations:—Butter in pots d'' per lb., in c^sks lid poultry—fowls 2$. 6d to 3s. 3d each, chick-ens Is. 2d per Ib; cheose, 43s. per cwt: eggs, fourteen for I-s. LLANDILO. Sat., May 23.-The market to-day I was a very good one, there being a large supply and a brisk demand. Qu()t.ation :-Buttcr-ff(.sh Is and Is OJ(I, tub lid per lb; eggs, 14 for Is. meat: Beef- 2 prime joints 9d. other cuts 8d and 83d: flannel — White 1. Id., shirting from Is to Is ljd, serge— coloured Is 6d. white Is 9d, apron flannel Is 8d, blouse ditto Is 2d. costume cloth (single width) 3!1 per yard, turnovers 2s. 8d each. nursing shawls from 10s .6d. To lis. each, ready-made shirts (men's full size] from 6s. to 6s. 6d. eaoh. blankets (white) 24s. per pair. Wool: White in the grease 2s 2d, brown 2s 6d. black 2" 8d and 2s lOd. best black fine 3s 8d per lb. ( BUTTER CORK. Sat. Miy 23.-Fir.,ts 92s.. seconds 91s.. thirds 88s., frtvh 93" pc rcwt