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AGRICULTURAL NOTES
AGRICULTURAL NOTES [BY A PRACTICAL FARMER.] THE FATTENING VALUE OF SWEDES. No industry requires the knowledge of more facts than agriculture, and yet there are many P01 about which facte are lacking, as knowledge is not definite about them. What is the fattening value of various foods? That is to say, how much increase of weight may be expected from a given quantity of a certain foodstuff? With a view to obtaining some precise information on this subject an important experiment was made with some bullocks at the Norfolk Agricultural Station. This, I am glad to see, was made possible by a Government grant paid through the Cambridge T-in, Tersity, which defrayed the cost of foods, &c., to the amount of B20. Two lots of ten bullocks, of practically equal weights, were selected for the experiment. Each lot were given a small ration of mixed linseed and common cotton cake and chaff, just sufficient to provide for maintenance, or, in other words, to keep thp animals from losing weight Th^e qiwrntuios were calculated from the accepted figuTes for main- tenance rations for bullocks of known Rights. One lot received in addition one bushcl (461b ) of swedes, the second lot fcferee bushels (1381b.) of swedes. The experiments lasted for twenty-eight oa, during which period Lot 1 consumed 12,690Ib_ ûfswedes and made a total live weight increase of 3391b and Lot 2 consumed 37.8001b. of ewedes. making a total live weight of 7041b. From these figures it appears that the increase in live weight produced by 1001b. swedes was for Lot 1, 2.71b. for Lor 2 only 1.91b. MILK PROSECUTIONS. Prosecutions for the alleged adding of water to im'k seem to be as numerous as ever, and Uere can be no doubt that the innocent liave to suiter with the guilty. AL the recent annual meeting of tno British Dairy Farmers' Association, Mr. Edward C. Ash drew attention to the unfairness or the magis- trates' decisions in milk prosecutions against farmers and the way in which they could be misled by in- correct analysis. Mr. Ash pointed out how necessary it is to take into consideration the fact that it is natural for cow. to give milk below the standard in not fat solids," and that it is usually the milk sugar that is low in quantity, whilst the proteins and ash remain normal. He, therefore, demanded that prosecutions based on the quantity of total solids not fat shall cease. Mr. Ash added that he was of opinion that th,> result of a chemical analysis, in which the quantity of milk sugar, proteins, and ash have been found, ought to be the evidence on which prosecu- tions are based. After considerable discussion, the following reso- lutions were drafted, put to the meeting, and car- ried unanimously: "That no prosecution for added water should be taken unless the case in sugar and ash have been determined separately and stated in the analysis. That the Board of Agriculture be Requested again to circularise magistrates regard- ing the object of the limits which have been fixed by the Board. and that where they are of opinion that the milk is natural they should not convict." WOOL WASTE AS MANURE. The value of shoddy as a fertiliser is recognised in some parts of the country, and is used in making some of the well-known compound manures. It has given good results both in light and heavy soils. Shoddy is a waste product of the wool factories, and as these are so busy now much more of this material than usual is available. Its special value lies in its wool, which contains nitrogenous organic compounds that decompose in the soil, yielding nitrates, and at the same time supplying organic matter valuable for the purpose of obtaining a tilth, holding moisture, &o. Cotton does not have this effect, and, like the du't and oil also present, has no manurial value. Thus, as a leaflet just issued by the Board of Agriculture points out, the price should be regu- lated by the percentage of wool, and this in prac- tice is measured by the percentage of nitrogen; shoddy should never be purchased on any other basis. It is also necessary, however, that the material should be finely divided, since coarse pieces decompose too slowly to be of much value. Waste or shoddy from pure wool contains about 12 to 15 per cent. of nitrogen, and is the highest grade ob- tainable. Shoddy obtained in working up old cloth usually contains more or less cotton, so that the amount of nitrogen is reduced, varying from 5 to 10 per oent. It is usually obtainable in much larger amounts than the better grade shoddy, and con- siderable quantities are used by fruit and hop growers. It is also very useful for ordinary farm crops, and its effect persists to the second and even the third year after application. It has gi en striking returns for wheat and barley, and distinctly good returns for swedes and mangolds. Shoddy is more like farmyard manure than any of the other common fertilisers, and it can safely be used in any case where farmyard manure would be applied. It should, however, be worked into the ground and should not be used as a top dressing. In moist soil decomposition is likely to begin at once, .giving rise to a steady and continuous supply of nitrates which will be greatly needed after the wet winter. Further, if the summer should happen to be dry the shoddy will help to retain moisture. MANURES AND MILK YIELD. For six or seven years past a very instructive de- monstration has been carried on at the Midland Agricultural and Dairy College, Kingston-on-Soar, to see how far it is profitable to apply fertilisers to pasture lands used for dairy cows. The results have jiut been published. The improvement of the bulk and quality of the herbage effected by the applica- tion of suitable fertilisers has resulted in an increase of milk yield which covers the cost of the fertilisers, and leaves a very satisfactory surplus profit. Two plots of pasture land, A and B. each four acres in area, were .fenced off at the beginning of tha trial in 1909, and both plots were dressed with iOcwt. per acre of ground lime. One plot, A, re- ceived in addition to the lime a dressing of 4cwt. superphosphate (35 per cent. quality) per acre, and 1-tewt. sulphate of potash per acre. For the four 2 years 1909 to 1912 neither plot received any further dressing. To find out the effect of the manures, two lots of oow, were drafted on to the plots each year early in May, and were kept there continuously so long as there was sufficient grass, no other food beint given. The cows were. milked in the shed on the plots, and the milk weighed and sampled for analysis. At the end of each fortnight the two lots of cows were chiuiged over, those on Plot A going on to Plot B, nn-1 vice versa. Ö In calculating the yields, the weight for the second week onlv has been taken and doubled to give the -fortiiigbtiv vield. In this way the disturbing in- fluc •nco of the individuality of the cows i as over- come, and time was allowed for the change from one plot to the other to take effect on the milk yields. The manures on Plot B crist J61 9s. per acre. and in the first vcar the cows on this plot gave eighty- four gallons per acre more milk than those on Plot A. In the second year they gave eighty-six gallons more per acre; in the third year eighty-one gallons, and in the fourth year 119 gallons per acre more than the cows pastured on the other plot. Valuing the milk at 6d. per gallon, this gives a total net profit per acre from the treatment of L7 16s. As it may have been argued that the pasture on Plot A was originally inferior to Plot B, a trial has been made during the last two years to test "l capacity, so in February, 1913, it received the same dressing of fertilisers which had been applied to Plot B. As a result it seems to have improved in a similar way, because the yield from the OOW3 on both plots during 1913 and 1914 have been practi- cally the same—it being thus proved that the Plot A was not originally inferior to Plot B, and that the good results obtained during the four years 1909— 1912 were entirely due to the fertilisers applied to the pasture. ii
MARKETS
MARKETS GRAIN. NEWPORT, Wed., April 14.-There was a small attendance to-day, and not much business doing. Maize was 6d to Is dearer on the week. Barley and oats 3d to 6d dearer. Flour in fair request at last week's prices. Bran and sharps unchanged, and a fair business doing. HEREFORD, Wed., April 14.—English wheats are slightly in favour of the seller, ranging from 7s 2d to 7s 4d per bushel. Barleys quite neglected. Oats slow, without change in value. CATTLE. NEWPORT, Wed., April 14.-There was a large 6upply of cattle, sheep, and pigs to-day, and a moderate supply of lambs and calves. Everything met with a ready sale at advanced prices. Quota- tions:—Choice cattle lOd per lb., best beef d, seconds 9d, cows and bulls 8d, best wether mutton Is, ewe 9d to 9R. lamb la 2d, calves lOd; pigs—porkers 14s (6d per score, baconers 13s 6d, sows 12s. HEREFORD, Wed., April 14.-Trade for fat cattle was again firm, best quality advanced gd per lb. on last week, making 8d to 9d, seconds 7d to 8id, and thirds 7d to 7.2d. Good show of sheep- 4 prime wethers made up to Is, and others j- -i. Fat lambs again fell a little. Fat calves in demand, making lid to Is. Best store stook sold well. Pigs were again dear. LEICESTER, April 14.—Slightly easier, trade for cattle, although prices remained high; many of the beasts were sold by weight at 9gd per lb., while 53s per live cwt. would be the average price for best quality cattle. Light-weight sheep of the best quality made lid out of the wool, and two-shears lOd, per lb. Pigs easily maintained last week's price. LLANDILO. April 12.-The 80 fat cattle on offer to-day were easily disposed of at last week's high prices. Sheep sold readily at slightly advanced rates, and pork pigs maintained their price. LLANGADOCK, April 13.—Only 20 fat caule on offer, but prices for these ranged up to £ 31. or about 9d per lb. Sheep in keen demand at higher rates. Pork pigs also met with an exceptionally brisk trade. LONDON, Metropolitan Cattle Market, April 12. —Larger supplies of fat cattle, consisting chiefly of Norfolk beasts; trade very firm at 2d to 4d per 8-lb. stone more money than last week, the few Scotch bea-sts realising 6s 8d, Norfolks from 6s 2d to 6s 6d, and Irish 5s 10d to 6s 2d, per 8 lbs. Cows and bulls were also dearer by 2d per 8 lbs., and averaged fully 511 4d per stone. Sheep trade slow but dear, sheep in wool weighing very badly; clipped sheep were more plentiful, and were easier to sell, at 6s 6d to 7s per 8 lbs., being preferred by butchers. Lambs in larger supply and selling very slowly, only the best Downs making 8s per 8 lbs. NORTHAMPTON, April 14.-Cattle and sheep unchanged in price, but pigs rather dearer, bacons making 13s 9d to 14s 3d, and porkers 14s to 14s 6d, per score. WELLINGTON (Salop), April 12.-A fine show of about 530 fat cattle; trade exceptionally good, Here- fords of the best quality making up to 59s, with an average of 55s. while secondary sorts made from 47s to 48s, per live cwt. Sheep advanced in price d per lb., shorn tegs making 10-Jd, and those in wool 12d, 4 per lb. Very brisk trade for pigs, bacons and cutters making 14s 6d per score. WOLVERHAMPTON, April 14.-Hardly such a ikeen trade for cattle as previous week, but the average quotations show little or no change. Sheep were shown in very large numbers, consequently prices receded from last week, best quality shorn making lOd per lb.. against 10d last week. Pigs dearer, the best making 14s 6d per score. DENBIGH, April 13.—About 200 store cattle on offer, mostly yearlings and barren cows; owing, however, to the high prices asked trade was slow, only lots in forward condition getting sold, young barrens maikin.g from J68 to J613 per head. Store sheep were chiefly Welsh ewes and lambs, the ewes generally being shown in very low condition, and this, with the cold weather and shortage of grass, caused trade to be slow and disappointing. HAVERFORDWEST, April 13.—Store cattle numbered about 400; trade on the whole was keen, with prices much improved on last market, the younger animals selling better than the older bea-sts. One nice lot of Shorthorns made LIS 10s, while a bunch of very good two-y,ear-olds sold at JB16, per head. LEICESTER. April 10.-Larger supply of store cattle, and demand rather better at more money, except for young stook, which sold no dearer than previous week. Good dairy cows in excellent de- mand, while best rearing calves realised higher prices. LLANGEFNI. April 8.—At the fair to-day, few dealers were in attendance, and trade ruled very slow, only a few lots changing hands. Cattle were mostly yearlings in rather poor condition, which realised from E8 15s to L12 per head, while the few two-year-olds in nice condition made up to L17. Nice young dairy cows sold fairly well at L16 15s to 217 10s each, while store pigs were a brisk trade and all got quickly sold at 18s to 23s per head. NORTHAMPTON, April 10.—Rather over 1,300 store cattle in the market; demand good, especially for best quality lots, a bunch of 2-year-old Reds making J319 10s, two-year-olds in store condition £ 15 10s to JE16 10s, while yearlings made up to 214 2s bd, and down to 98 2s 6d. Store sheep also sold well, turnip tegs making up to 60s, and grass tegs to 45s each, and ewes and lambs to 72s per couple. OSWESTRY, April 14.—Store cattle sold more easily, and milking cows were also in more request at fully last week's rates. Rearing calves in firm demand, while store pigs showed a distinctly up- ward tendency. PROVISIONS. LLANDYSSUL, Thurs., April 15.-Good attend- ance, with heavier supplies, and business brisk. QuotationsEggs (not graded), 7s 6d per li20; butter-unsalted lumps for factory use Is 2d, salted in tubs and casks Is li-d to Is 2d, rolls Is 2d to Is 4d 2 per lb. Welsh cheese, 5d to 5d per lb.; young pullet.s and cockerels 6d and 7d per lb. (live weight), old fowls 2s 3d to 3s 6d per couple, young fat ducks 6d to 7d per lb. (alive), trussed poultry lOd to Is per lb.; pigs—live and middle weight porkers 9s 6d per score. litters or weaners 18s to 23s 6d each; lambs 7d to 7Jd, yearling sheep 5d to 6d, old sheep and two-year-old rams 4d to 4d per lb.; calves, 5d 2' to 7d per lb.: two-year-old heifers and bullocks 42s to 47s, old fat cows 3 to 36s, young fat bulls 36s to 42s per cwt., yearling store cattle j68 to £ 10 10s, two- year-old storers j310 to JB14, cows with calves j615 to JE18 10s. heifers with calves j314 to f.16, rearing calves £ 1 5s to JBS 10s each: meat-beef 8d to Is Id, mutton 9d to lid. young mutton lOd to Is, lamb Is 3d to Is 6d, veal lOgd to Is 3d, and pork 9d to Is per lb. LLANDILO. Sat.. April 17.-The market to-day was a very good one. The demand exceeded the supply. Trussed poultry was very scarce. Eggs also continue scarce. Quotations:-Fresh butter Is 3d per lb., tub ditto Is 3d; eggs, 12 and 13 for Is: cheese—Welsh 8d per lb.. cream and Caerphilly lid 2 per lb.; honfov. 18: rabbits Is each poultry—trussed chickens Is Id and Is 2d per lb., live 5s 3d to 5s 93 per couple; trussed fowls 10d per lb. trussed ducks 2 Is 2d per lb., live 3s 3d and 3s 6d each; flannel- white Is ld. shirting Is 2d and Is 3d per yard, coloured serge Is 9d. kersey Is 5,1, blouse flannel Is 8d, turnovers 2s lOd and 3s each, coloured nursing shawls 11s 6d to 12s 6d each. ready-made shirts: (men's full size) 6s -6d each, costume cloth (single width) 3s: wool—white in the grease 2s 6d per lb., grey and brown 2s 8d, black 3s, best black fine 4s per lb., Scotch fingering 5s per lb. plants 4d per bundle and Is per lb. seed potatoes 1-ti per lb. 2
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.4b. ENTIRE HORSE SHOWS
.4b. ENTIRE HORSE SHOWS Carmarthen The annual exhibition of entire horses in connec- tion with the Carmarthenshire Agricultural Society was held at Carmarthen Park on Thursday in last week. Ideal weather prevailed, and there was a very large attendance. The exhibits were of a very high standard, and won high praise from the judge, Mr. Thomas Green, The Bank, Pool Quay, Welshpool. Great praise is due to the secretary, Mr. John Francis, The Mount, Carmarthen, to whom the un- qualified success of the show is largely due. The stewards were Messrs. J. W. Harries, B. P. Thomas, Hugh Thomas, J. Rogers. The awards were as follows:— CLASS I.-CARTERS. For the best Registered Shire Stallion, 16 hands 2 inches high and over—1 and two specials, '.Admiral Bosco 2, and reserve special, The Carmarthen- shire Stud Co.'s Amport Spark"; 3. Mcssr-. David Evans and Sons, Llwvncadfor,, Henllan's "EmTyn Champion 11." CLASS 2.-CARTERS. For the best Registered Shire Stallion, under 16 hands 2 inches high—1, Messrs. David Evans and Sons, Llwynoadfor Stud Farm, Henllan's, "Emlyn Jameson 2, The Carmarthenshire Stud Co.'s Royal Glen III." 3, Mr. Oakley Harries, Garreg, Kidwelly's, "Garreg Forest King": 4. Mr. H. Evans, Llangendeirne House, Llangendeirne's, Bedwell Duke." CLASS 3 —THOROUGHBREDS. For the best Thoroughbred Stallion—1, Messrs. J. F. Rees and W. V. Howell Thomas, Carmarthen's, Spey Royal"; 2. Messrs. J. F. Rees and W. V. Howell Thomas's "Royal Mail"; he, Mr. R. Lam- bert, Rhyddings Hotel, Swansea's, Park Swell." CLASS 4.-WELSH COBS OR PONIES. For the best Welsh Cob or Pony Stallion—1, Mr. Moses Williams, Abernant Stud Farm, Amman- ford's Abernant Express 2, Mr. Thomas Jones, Troedrhiwrhwch, Llandyssul's, 'Rhen Gymro"; 3. Messrs. David Davies and Son, Blaenpistill, Cardi- gan's, "PriJe of Briton"; r, Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiwfelen, Abergwili's, Towy Model Starlight he, Mr. Wm. Thomas, Llwynbustach, Llangen- deirne's, Horace Model." CLASS 5.-GOBS OR HACKNEYS. For the best Cob, Hackney or Carriage Stallion—1, Messrs. D. Evans and Sons, Llwyncadfor Stud Farm, Henllan's, "St. Simon"; 2, Mr. Isaiah Evans, Tygwyn Stud Farm, Llangendeirne, Kid- welly's: "Bradfield Connaught"; 3, Mr. S. M. Smith, Hafod Stud, Swansea's, Terrington Watch- man r, Mr. John Williams, Llwynyrhaf Stud Farm, Glanamman's, Gordon Sensation" c, Mr. S. M. Smith, Hafod Stud, Hafod, Swansea's, "Plyn- limmon Squire." "Sysonby" (the winner of King's Premium of £ 150 in 1915), owned by Messrs. J. F. Rees and W. V. Howell Thomas, was on view (but not for com- petition% and admired by all. Llandovery The annual entire horse show took place on the Old Castle Grounds on Saturday, under the presi- dency of Mr. S. Smale, of Ystrad Hall. Some of the best horses in the county were exhibited, and a record gate was secured. Mr. T. Davies, Pontfaen- Lampeter, acted as judge, whilst the secretarial duties were, as usual, efficiently discharged by Alderman D. Saunders Thomas. Belmont. Awards: Cart stallion—1, The Carmarthenshire Stud Com- pany's Admiral Bosco 2, The Llandovery Shire Horse Society's Thanet King vhc, Messrs. Dd. Evans, Llwyncadfor, "Emlyn." Cart Stallion (collier), not exceeding 15.2 hands—1, Mr. Thos. Evans, Bailiegleision, Trecastle's, Active Duke 2, Mr. D. J. Davies, Llangennech's, Mwrwg Elector." Cob, under 15 hands—1. Mr. Moses Williams, Ammanford's, Abernant Express 2. Mr. James Ingram, Plough Inn, Mothvey's, Cymro vhc, Mr. N. Nicholas, Llanwrda's, "Firelight." "Admiral Bosco" also secured the special prize given by the president for the best horse in the show.
TIVYSIDE HORSE SHOW
TIVYSIDE HORSE SHOW The annual show of the above Society, to be held on Friday, the 30th inst., promises to be well up to the high standard of previous exhibitions held at Newcastle-Emlyn, and there is every prospect of its being attended with its usual success. The committee, in deciding not to forego this year's event, were influenced bv the fact that most of the local fixtures of this kind were being aban- doned, and that in view of the scarcity of horses and the extremely high prices ruling for all types, it was only right that farmers and breeders should have every opportunity of showing what the dis- trict could produce. This Tivyside Show is always attended by some of the largest dealers in the country, and exhibitors have an opportunity of showing their horses under the best advantages. Those having any animals for sale would be well ad- vised in entering them!in a suitable class as, apart fromflthe valuable prizes offered. there is every I chance, if desired, of effecting a very good sale. One, of the vice-presidents, Mr. James Howell, a name well known to all breeders in West Wales, ts presenting a Silver Cup, value ten guineas, to be won outright by the best light horse on the ground, and. in addition, two other handsome Silver Cups < are to be Competed for.
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BOARDS OF GUARDIANS AND RURAL…
BOARDS OF GUARDIANS AND RURAL DISTRICT COUNCILS NEWCASTLE-EML YN Mr. John Lewis, Meiros Hall, presided over last Friday's meeting of the Guardians. STATISTICS. During the past fortnight Mr. D. B. Davies (R.O.) had paid JE52 8s. to 161 paupers, Mr. Elias Rees (R.O.), £ 45 17s. to 153 paupers. Bank balance, E525 4s. 2d. MASTER'S REPORT. Number of inmates, 18. Vagrants, 8. The Rev. E. S. Davies, Capel Drindod, had conducted divine service at the House on the 15th inst. CHAIRMAN AND OFFICIALS. Mr. John Lewis, Meiros Hall, was re-elected ohairman for the 13th time, and referred to the great change which had come over the country since the last annual meeting. Messrs. T. Bowen, Llandre, and John Jones, Bwlchclawdd, were re-elected vice-chairmen. Finance Committee—all the members. The House Visiting Committee was re-elected. Asylum Committee—Messrs. Ben. Rees, Alltwalis; Nathaniel Davies, Penbank; Dr. Jenkins, Henllan, and tke Chairman. The Assessment Committee were re-elected "en bloc. Rural District Council. At the annual meeting of the above Council, Mr. J. 0. James, The Stores, Llandyssul, was appointed chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr. Enoch. Jones, Mock, vioe-cidirman. PANTTt. COTTAGES. The Clerk (Mr. John Evans) read a letter from Mr. Tom Parry (County Land Agent) in which he stated that the repairs to the Pantteg Cottages had been completed, and uiat the contract for the repairs to Pantmawr Cottage had been signed and would be proceeded with as soon as the County Council would sanction the extra expense due to the increased cost of building material. POSTAL HALF HOLIDAY. A letter was received from the Post Office Sur- veyor asking the Council's consent to the following offices being closed for one half-day each week;— Henllan, telegrams from Velindre; Pontshaen, telegrams from Talgarreg; Sarnau, telegrams from Llangranog; and the latter place with telegrams from Sarnau. The Clerk was instructed to write and ask for e particulars with regard to mileage and if telegrams would be delivered free in case where the new arrangement would involve posterage but are free under the ordinary delivery. ROAD METAL. Messrs. Morgan and Richardson, Cardigan, wrote on behalf of the owner of Troedyraur Quarry giving consent for the taking of rubbish and soil free for the improvement at Penralltygwm, and asking for a royalty of 4d per load upon all stone taken from the quarry. The terms were accepted. On the suggestion of Mr. James Jones (surveyor), it was decided to erect a pump on Glynarthen well, and to construot buttress walls to support the re- taining wall of the bridge. The Council accepted the tender of Mr. Rees Jones, Glynarthen, for the erection of a new bridge at Penralltygwin at a cost of JE16 10s. Mr. J. D. Owen reported, on behalf of a com- mittee appointed for the purpose, that the owner of the Gwernddafydd Quarry (Rhydlewis) was pre- pared to grant a lease for 99 years with a royalty of 4d. per oubic yard of broken stone, together with certain reservations. The committee sug- gested the adopting of a road from Rhiw, Blaen- wern, to the quarry as a repairable highway, and to erect a bridge over the brook Collen. The com- mittee considered the terms of the owner to be quite reasonable. Upon the clerk intimating that the owner had since asked for a yearly rent of about £10 or JS12, it was decided to ask the Sur- veyor to see him.
LLANDOVERY
LLANDOVERY The annual meeting of the Board of Guardians was held at the Town Hall on Friday last, Mr. Wm. Evans, of Cross Inn, being voted to the chair pro tem. There were also present: Messrs. T. Wat- kins, Gollen House; R. Thomas, Mafeking Villa; J. Prytherch, Windermere; D. Davies, Rhyblid; T. Evans. Abernaint; Isaac Williams, Llandre; Daniel Lewis, Ynvsborde; G. Morgan, Ystradwalter; Lewis Roderick, Neuaddfawr; Thomas Davies, Cwmsawdde; Evan Harries, Bryncastell; T. Mor- gan, Gwynfe; W. R. Lewis, Bronfelen; Phillip Davies, Nantyrhebog; W. Thomas, Tremavon, and N. Nicholas, Llanwrda Shop; together with the Clerk (Mr. D. T. M. Jones), Medical Officer of Health (Dr. T. Morgan), Relieving Officer (Mr. E. Williams), and the Master (Mr. J. C. Evans). APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. H. Watkins proposed the re-election of Mr. D. Davies as chairman. During the past year Mr. Davies, he said, had done his work most satisfac- torily. He was very punctual and regular in his attendances at the meetings, and he (the speaker) felt certain that they could not get anyone to do the duties better than Mr. Davies. Mr. R. Thomas, in seconding, remarked that Mr. Davies had always acted impartially, and richly merited their confidence for another year. The motion was unanimously carried. Mr. Davies thanked the Board very sincerely for their unanimity. He appreciated the honour very much; thanked them for their hearty support in the jpast, and appealed to them for their co-operation during the current year. He felt assured that with -assistance from the officials, the work of the Board would be carried on in a satisfactory manner. VICE-CHAIRMEN. On the proposition of Mr. R. Thomas, Alderman T. Watkins and Mr. Rees Lewis were re-elected vice-chairmen. Mr. Watkins briefly returned thanks for the honour. PLIGHT OF AN OLD WOMAN. Mr. T. Evans again drew attention to the cir- cumstances of an octogenarian woman residing in Caio parish, whose old age pension of 5s. weetl.7, he said. was quite insufficient for her maintenance, as she was bedridden, and was bound to pay a woman for attending upon her. He moved that the Board mal-" a grant of 10s. per week for a few weeks.—Mr N-iii. Evans seconded. The Chairman pointed out that the usual allow- ance was 7s. 6d. to 8s. per week. Mi*. W. Thomas remarked that food and other articles had increased in price, and it was very diffi- cult for an old woman to subsist under 10s. a week. Mr. L. Roderick said it was obvious that no person could exist under a shilling a day, and the additional expense of paying a woman to attend her made things worse. The motion was carried. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that divine services were conducted at the House on the 4th and 11th inst. by the Rev. J. Harry and the Rev. W. D. Evans. Aid. T. Watkins and Mr. J. Prytherch visited the House on the 11th instant, and in the visiting book they reported that they found everything in order and the inmates comfortable and happy. WAY TICKET SYSTEM. The Master submitted his half-yearly report on the way ticket scheme. From this, it was gleaned that the number of vagrants relieved from October 1st to March 31st last totalled 627 as against 778 in the corresponding period, thus showing a de- crease of 151. The Master pointed out that at present the task for vagrants detained for two or more nights was the breaking of 9 cwts. of stones or picking 4 lbs. of unbeaten oakum. The oakum task was seldom given, and he recommended that the task of breaking stones be increased to 10 cwts.. as this would help to further decease the number of habitual vagrants. The recommendation of the Master was referred to the House Committee for consideration. Mr. R. Thomas drew attention to the fact that in the Llandovery and Newcastle Workhouses vag rants were not bathed. He suggested that this should be done. The Master replied that there was no provision at the House for such purpose. Mr. L. Roderick—And no doubt the tramps are very pleased with being exempted from a compul- sory dip. The subject then dropped. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. On the motion of Mr. T. Watkins, seconded by Mr. D. Lewis, it was unanimously resolved to re- appoint last year's Assessment Committee, which comprised Messrs. Thomas Watkins, C. V. Pjyse- Rice. L. Roderick, Thomas Evans, Wm. Thomas, Wm. Evans, Daniel Lewis, E. P. Lloyd, Thomas Davies, Rees Lewis, N. Nicholas, and D. Davies. INCREASE FOR MEDICAL OFFICER. Mr. T. Watkins said that the application of Dr. Morgan for an increase in salary for acting as medical officer to the Workhouse was one which every member must admit was reasonable. The work had increased immensely of late years. The doctor had to examine each infant under 18 months at least once a fortnight, and a separate record paper had to be kept for each infant. Children above that age had to be examined at least once a month, whilst a good many tramps had to be examined as well. The doctor had also to dispense a quantity of medicine weekly for the house. The doctor was very thorough in his attention, and seemed always ready and willing to give his pro- fessional skill and experience to the poor people as heartily as to well-to-do patients. As to the clerical work, thia had increased four times, and yet Mr. Hugh R. Williams, the Local Government Board Inspector, had paid the doctor a high compliment for the neat and systematic way in which he kept his books. Builth paid a salary of B20 per annum; Brecon, 940; and Rhayader, £30; whilst at Llan- dovery they only paid 212 10s. He moved that the salary be increased to M a year. Mr. D. Lewis, in seconding, said if the services of the nurse was worth an extra E5 10s. a year, surely the doctor's services were worth an extra £ 7 10s. The motion was unanimously carried. CAIO DOCTOR. Mr. Thomas Evans moved that Dr. Glyn Jones, of Llansawel, be appointed medical officer and public vaccinator for Oaio parish. Mr. R. Thomas seconded. Mr. W. Thomas inquired if Dr. Evans, Lampeter, who was recently appointed to the position, could not claim a year's salary? The Clerk replied that he did not know of any such rules issued by the Local Government Board. Dr. Evans' notioe expired that day. Mr. W. Thomas said that as a rule, the Board ad- vertised the appointment, and why was it not done on this occasion? Several members held that this would only mean unnecessary expense. The Clerk said the appointment might be offered to Dr. Jones, and if he accepted it, could be con- firmed at the next meeting. Eventually, it was decided to offer the appoint- ment to Dr. Jones on the ground that he resided nearer the district affected than any other medical man.
LAMPETER
LAMPETER NEW CHAIRMAN. At the annual meeting of the Lampeter Guardians on Friday, Mr. Tom Davies, Pistill Einion, Cellan, was elected ohairman for the ensuing year, and Messrs. D. I. Rees and Watkin Davies first and second vice-chairman respectively. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that the Rev. D. J. Evans, curate of St. Peter's Church, had attended and ad- ministered Holy Communion to certain of the in- mates. Owing to the fact that the casual dormitory and I sick ward were over-crowded, he suggested that a portion of the female casual ward be utiliiea to re- lieve the congestion. The matter was left in the hands of the Master. TENDERS. The following tenders were accepted:—Butter, Mrs. Evans, Llechwedd-dderi; coal, Mr. J. S. Jones, Lampeter. The Master was directed to continue as formerly with the purchase of flour and barley. ATTENDANCES. It was reported that the members attended the meetings as follows:—Messrs. Rees LI. Evans and Tom Davies, 26; Mr. David Lewis, 25; Mr. Evan Davies, 24; Messrs. T. M. Griffiths and Thomas Davies, 23; Mr. Watkin Davies, 22; Mr. Evan Evans, 21; Messrs. Bankes-Price, Ll. O. Davies and David Davies, 20; Rev. R. C. Jones and Mr. Thomas Bowen, 19; Mr. Daniel 1. Rees, 18; Mr. John Thomas. 13; Messrs. W. Inglis Jones, W. Lloyd Price, Daniel Davies and William Edw.ards 12; Mr. William Rees, 10; Messrs. Joshua Powell and David Thomas, 9: Mr. John Griffiths,7; Mr. J. G. Mars- den. 6; Mr. J. C. Harford, 2; the late Mr. Gwar- nant Williams, 1. APPLICATION. An application by the former workhouse master (Mr. James Evans) for the refund of payments made by him under the Superannuation Act ( £ 14 10s.) was granted. LAMPETER ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Lampeter Assessment Com- mittee on Friday, Dr. Bankes-Price, Dolau, was elected chairman, and Mr. Llew. O. navies, Tal- sarn. vice-chairman for the ensuing year. LAMPETER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. At the annual meeting of the Lampeter Rural Council on Friday, Mr. Llew. 0. Davies, Talsarn, was elected chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr. Thomas Davies. Llanwenog, vice-chairman. LLANYBYTHER RCRAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr. Joshua Powell, Rhosycorn, was elected chair- man of the Llanybyther District Council on Friday, and Mr. Daniel Davies, vice-chairman.
LLAKYRRI
LLAKYRRI On Monday morning last, the death of Mrs. Hetty Walters, Drefach Farm, took place very suddenlv. Whilst in the company of her daughter, Margaret Walters, near the house, she fell dead suddenly, when in the act of stooping to pick up a stick. She bad been under medical attendance for some time, and death was due to heart failure. Deceased was a daughter of the late Joseph Howells, carpenter, Coombe Lodge, and had spent her whole life in the neighbourhood, where she was held in high respect. She was 64 years of age. Her husband. Jonah Walters, predeceased her some years ago. She leaves two daughters and a son to mourn the loss of a kind and gentle mother. The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday).
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CARMARTHENSHIRE BATTALION…
CARMARTHENSHIRE BATTALION FUND The Carmarthenshire Recruiting Committee are making an appeal for funds for the Carmarthenshire Battalion formed as a part of the Welsh Army Corps in October last. A cigeular., appealing for subscriptions, signed by Mr. J. W. Gwynne-Hughea"~ (the lord lieutenant) and Sir E. Stafford Howard (chairman of the committee), states that each bat- talion, locally recruited-such as the Swansea and Rh-ondda Battalions—is provided with a fund known as the Battalion Fund, locally raised, which is in- tended to supply requirements for which War Office Funds are not available, and among these are the provision of band instruments, special recruiting expenses, and various comforts. The Carmarthen- shire Recruiting Committee estimate that for these purposes, a sum of MO will be required, in addi- tion to £ 80 already subscribed. Subscriptions are to be sent to Mr. J. W. Nicholas, County Offices, Carmarthen. SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED UP TO 6TH APRIL, 1915. £ B. d. J. H. Thomas, Esq., High Sheriff 20 0 0 Sir Stafford Howard, Llanelly 10 0 0 Lady Howard, Llanellv 10 0 0 Sir Chas. Pliiiipps, Picton Castle, Haver- fordwest 10 0 0 Morgan Jones, Esq.. Llanmilo, Laugharne 10 0 0 Rev. R. Gwynne Lawrence, 1, Gunfort, Tenby ..330 Harry D. Evans, Esq., The Graig, Llanelly 2 2 0 Thos. Lewis, Esq., Brynglas. Nantgaredig 2 2 0 Dr. Howell Rees Cardiff 2 2 0 Col. W. Gwynne Hughes. Glancothi. Nant- garedig 1 1 0 Col. J. H. W. Pedder, Gwynfe House, Llan- gadock 1 1 0 Dr. Wm. Gibbon Carmarthen 0 10 6 SECOND LIST. a „ £ S. d. Seymour Allen, Esq., Cresselly, Pem. 20 0 0 Messrs. Cleeves, Western Valleys Anthracite Collieries Co., Ltd., Swanseg, 20 0 0 H. M. G. Evans, Esq., Llangennech Park, ACarm- 5 5 0 A. R. Gery, Esq., 7, Ormonde-terrace, Re- gents Park, N.W. 5 5 0 Lieut.-Gen. Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., Dolauc.othi. Llanwrda 5 0 0 Lady Hills-Johnes, Dolaucothi, Llanwrda. 5 0 0 John Hinds, Esq., M.P., Blackheath ..500 Morvyn Peel, Esq., Danyrallt, Llangadock 5 0 0 Lt.-Col. Berkeley-Calcott, Caynham. Lans- down-road, Cheltenham 3 0 0 W. P. Jeffreys. Esq., Forde, Ashford Carbonel, Ludlow 2 2 0 E. S. Protheroe, Esq., Glyntaf, Hebron, R.S.O. 2 0 0 Hy. Williams, Esq., Llwyngwern, Pontar- dulais 2 0 0 Capt. H. E. E. Philipps 1 10 0 Judge Lloyd Morgan, Carmarthen 1 1 0 Llew. John, Esq., Gelly, Lianelly 1 1 0 Rev. J. John, Holmsdale, Llanstephan 1 1 0 Principal Evans, Green Hill, Carmarthen 110 J. S. Tregoning, Esq., Landue, Launces- ton, Cornwall 1 1 0 Lt.-Col. G. W. D. B. Lloyd, Brunant, Llan- wrda 1 1 0 F. A. Davies, Esq., 2, Goring-place, Llan- eIly 1 1 0 G. R. Brigstocke, Esq., Robert's Rest, Ferryside 1 1 0 S. Morgan Evans, Esq., 31, Fassett Square, Dalston 1 1 a T. Howell Davies, Esq., Penllwyn Park, Carmarthen j j g D. E. Davies, Esq., Gelly, Llanwrda 1 0 0 Edward Davies, Esq., Crug Evan, Trelech, Llanfyrnach 1 0 0 Mrs. Stokes, St. Botolphs 1 0 0 J Lewis, Esq.. Morfabach, St. Clears 1 0 0 A. C. Lewis, Esq., Pontvberem 1 0 0 J. P. M. George, Esq., Rhydgarnwen, Cil- gerran 1 0 0 Arthur Morgan, 'Esq., Harbour Houae, Burry Port 0 10 6 Dr. E. R. Williams, Carmarthen 0 10 6 D. H. Thomas, Esq., Auctioneer, Carmar- then 0 10 6 C. Chapman, Esq., Wellfield-road, Carmar- then 0 10 6 J. Ern. Lewis, Esq., Glynbeudy Office, Brynamman 0 10 6 Wm. Brazell. Closyrin, Llanarthney 0 5 0
—. TOP DRESSING OF AUTUMN…
— TOP DRESSING OF AUTUMN WHEAT According to the reports furnished to the Board by their Crop Reporters on the condition of autumn sown wheat in England and Wales at the beginning of April, early-sown wheat on light lands promised well, but in many districts wheat on heavy land, and also late-sown autumn wheat on light land, was backward and had lost colour. The Board of Agriculture and Fisheries desire to impress upon farmers the benefit to be obtained from top-dressing in most of the cases where the wheat is backward. A suitable manurial dressing would be from 1 to l cwt. of nitrate of soda. or from i to 1 cwt. sulphate of ammonia per acre; if more than 1 cwt. of either is applied, it is desirable to give the manure in two dressings at an interval -of not less than a fortnight. The later dressing should usually be applied early in May. In view of possible delays in transit manures required for top- dressing should be ordered at once.
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MARKETS
CARMARTHEN, Sat., April 17.—The weekly market here to-day was well attended, and the supply and demand were .good. Quotations:—Butter in pats Is 4td and Is 5d and in casks Is d and Is 4d per lb. eggs, 14 for Is; chickens 2s 3d to 3s Od each: old fowlg, Is 6d to 2s 9d each; rabbits, 8d and JOd each; Welsh cheese, 8d per lb.; potatoes, 4s 3d to 4s 9d per cwt.; cabbage plants, 3d per bundle of 25 to 30. JOHN BROWN'S FAIR AT CARMARTHEN.— There was a good attendance of dealers at John Brown's Fair at Carmarthen on Thursday, but the scarcity of horses, owing to the district having been depleted of animals which were taken up for mili- tary purposes, was very marked. Trade, however, was brisk, and good prices were realised. Heavy carters averagd £ 85 each and light carters £ 68; cobs exohanged hands at JB45 to £.50, light horses BM to 255. two-year-olds went up to 230, and ponies sold at prices ranging from JB15 to J325. In the cattle section the supply and demand were good. Year- lings sold at from £ 8 to J311 each, two-year-olds B12 to J615, barreners J312 to £ 16, and cows and calves, in which there was a very good trade. 214 to £ 20; fat bulls made up to L2 per cwt.