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pn cf,« WEEK'S GARDENING. 1 ILLNT £ TO ALLOTMENT WORKERS. are now ready for lifting, and they soon a harvested as soon as possible. As 0 [ji< Ul\ stems begin to become brown and nit'' ^4(»er bulbs should be pulled and put if soil from which they are re- al^ &&iy} B ls dry they may be left there, but a ji] certainly better, and they will lit-5' sSld ^le quicker. In wet weather they jjjfj' °e taken under shelter as soon as r *1^4 at?^ stored on dry shelves or boxe3. It '"its Possible, to place them in single ]<# ft f' n°^ let the shallots lie on one another. faN \l Sa? Arable weather comes again they r;i# 1uicu be put outdoors, as they dry more 7 and more satisfactorily. V i^e8etabl« marrows need attention during eXt ^ev> weeks, and water should be i w rf°u^a'r'.v' occasional applications > ^liquid manure. Side shoots which lid 48 if they will ma.ke the beds crowded el1, if nipped off, and the tops pinched ^ts l'le shoots are a good length. If the ar° regulated they are likely to bear ^>rtilinger. Fruit is ready to cut when ;e"i to 9in. l°ng- 'Hhese are delicious, K be cooked whole. None should be ilti ell tD become very large, except those if red for storing. is still going on where crops are *■■■ S'"own in succession, so as to get the st out of the land. If certain rules are plant there is less likelihood of the tot, dymg. as is too often the case when y flw5 plants are thinned in hot weather, i" should be taken out before thev Income ■i ^ioro"(led. O vercrowding weakens them jtt anc^ ^ie-v canno* stand the risk of I 'ij'Uoved. Whenever possible, thin wlien ff ¡be SOIl Is wet after rain, and plant too when is in a similar condition. If tliin- ailc' replanting can be done at the same V.' So much the better for the plants; the tliey are left out of the ground the I hkely are they to die when transplanted. 4 Ol\,ts r,(Illir,- different distances at which to '110' hut plenty of space should always be 'ee1.' $\if.S(nv'n§' °f cabbage may be made new to ™ in for autumn and early winter use, if t varieties of cabbage are chosen. s'i<>iild be planted in drills lain. *i,i > and then allowed to grow straight on tr 1,1 w a check. They must be thinned out tet weather, and planted again lfl Just the '5 „ e°ndition if they are not to be hindered 'he <nv:h. Weeds must be kepi down, and ^i01' around the plants kept stirred to shc,^ it. If the se things are done hearts A SfonA form for late autumn and winter. 1 he j. must be kept well watered, and a Uj *aij> ,fJttid manure applied occasionally after ls very beneficial. » ^pjSe gardeners who last year wrote or i|l V| v°ry sceptically about broad beans pro- is J1? a second crop of pods should this year '"eihod which was suggested. As soon I Vill ^0c'c have finished forming, the plants T I$tl CU^ hack Gin. from the ground. They I f 11 develop new shoots, and provided if ^'a,\eat'ler is favourable they can almost ''C relied upon to produce another 3? before the autumn. A little manure given ill W, hnstens growth and lselps to prcducf r8er pods. lettuces may be made at ff fW «| 'ie heel w Iiere they arc to grow. ;1j 0!|i(l he sov.ii thinly to save labour in <0 When thinning out it is best to J1', the weatlier is wet and the ground s ^hey can then be transplanted II t e th fetv, but. in dry weatlier the thinnings ,s elikely to die, though it is possible to p ■ U alive vvit}l frequent and regular ?0°d many of the new allotment holders to be convinced about the desir- -prayiirr their potato crops, and k a '*(0,r|e of the ohier ones think of it rather u H Sc'er|tif)c fad and a waste of time. 1 ,e dcmoiistrations whi"i are going on all I "'e country should convince every f o' xvhen they see the result at the end of K r Spraying is carried out for what B 'known as tlie "potato disease" or caused by a tiny fungus, which ( f. eal! Phytophthora infe.stans. The | 'h.i |^ns of the disease are black patches on I \) Jn a very short time these spread ?'!io '"e spores being blown about by the wind, I ^h'Miis are quickly infected. The foliage f >Vrl to wither, and if remedies are not ear- | Sv),0"' 'he spores fall on the ground and are | 'i) dn\vn through the soil to infect the 'Iy,5- Kven if the tubers are not infected, ( r'ii'y undersized, through not liaving ,rTii green foliage to take in nourishment. I T), • °bject of spraying is to prevent the i enk of the< disease, therefore it- shoyld be r eai'y j„ season, for the greatest } ti0i'0|"iril- ni the potato say that spraying is I ('I I i- but a preventive. The Food Pro- h,r:11 Department, which issues a valuable s'h.-| !i°t about spraying, says: "Spraying 6s H r' he Maarded as a measure of insurance, j (j ,!>nnsj^ enabling the. plants to tide over itif during which they are speeially liable ^hen this dangerous time is fparsed the work of tuber forrna- !'v]W!ce"; on instead of being checked." The -ohit.ion which has been found not, to ph'-nts is a mixture of copper sul- or of SO.) reports, 70 percent. ^r| 'jS°s were benefited greatly by spraying, M *'>( tlip other 25 per cent, it is known that s,^afi some inexpefience cr faultiness in laying. \1|lG W ^9^t i plan for allotment holders who !SPrav crops sprayed is to obtain a t?C'!jibl' c°-operatively, and hire it out to ,frs -at so much per ten-rod plot. Last Pretty regular rate of charge was one ten rods for a couple of sprayings, Of eo^o a plot for a single spraying; this, Vl; ,rt,'c*) included the u^e cf the sprayer as sPi'avi'Sr^'heinieais. One point to note in b so''w-!S t'la' ,10/7:'e is very fine, -md 'at 1 should be mixed very estrefuliy so I t i p ci- iinzzle. tl ? • J'ej-e* °^,i ii'n "• {<") stor) fceH-v r peoinso,vn in the autumn is when the leaves eft ni ° *lVn yellow. The plants should be tlif. °"e til1, the leaves have fiulrd. ant: then f °fn ')e ^tilled and laid ;:j)0rt the tsr> The idea of placing them so le roots are uppermost is chiefly so as evp"t any fre-r.i growth b^lng fevi'ied. Peai-'i eP«rse, is most likely to make its ar>- if heavy rgins fall before the bulbs f'«c-ared awav.
f,25 BRECON FINE.
f,25 BRECON FINE. Against Farmer who Failed to Plough his Quota. At Brecon County Petty Sessions on Friday —before Messrs Evan Morgan, E. Butler, J. Morris and J. T. Boucher—Thomas Williams. Lower Wenallt. Talybont, was summoned for not complying with the order of the Brecon- .1 shire Agricultural War Executive Committee in respect to the cultivation of land on his farm. It was stated defendant was ordered to plough 29 A acres whereas he ploughed only 17. The farm consisted of 152 acres. Mr A. Jolly (Messrs Edgar Thomas and Harries) appeared for the prosecution and Mr LewTis W. H. Jones for defendant, who was unable to attend. Mr Roger Prosser, chief executive officer of the committee, stated that on the Gth June he saw defendant on the farm. Defendant com- plained that he had not sufficient horses to carry out the work. He had a cart mare and a two-year-old colt, broken to work. He also told witness he had two cob horses and one was with him at the time and witness pointed out that that one was strong enough for ploughing. Defendant said the cob was one of the ploughing team. "Witness told him he could put up two teams for ploughing. In witness's opinion defendant could have complied with the order. He had ploughed 13 acres up to February 27th and only 17 up to the present.. He had been negligent in finishing his quota for corn land- the corn area should have been completed by April. Defendant had refused to give over a grass field for a tractor. Cross-examined by Mr Jones, witness said the land was not impossible to plough. Defen- dant had one workman and himself. He had 300 sheep. Evidence was also given by Wm. Morgan. machinery officer, and John Williams, district executive officer. Defendant was fined £ 25 inclusive. There were four other summonses of a similar character against another defendant, but the hearing of these was adjourned for a fortnight. Pte. John Parry, Border Regt., formerly Manchester Regt., son of Mr and Mrs Parry, Castelldu, Sennybridge, who has been missing since May 27th, when he was in action on the French Front. Before the war he was in the employ of Messrs Coppage, of Brecon. His elder brother, Pte. T. E. Parry, is serving with the Breckllocks in India.
Brecon County Petty Sessions.I
Brecon County Petty Sessions. I Friday. -Before Messrs Evan Morgan, E. Butler, J.Morris,and J. T. Boucher. TALYBOXT CASE DISMISSED. George Woodhouse. Craiglas, Talybont, was- charged with being drunk on the' 5th hist. Mr J. P. Jones Powell (Messrs Jeffreys & Powell, Brecon) appeared for defendant. P.C. Jones said he saw defendant coming from the back of the Travellers' Rest Inn, Talybont. He was staggering and clinging to the wall. Later he saw him vomiting, and when asked what he had had to drink he said "Cider." Defendant said he suffered from a weak knee which gave way under him at times. He had been discharged from the Army because of it. On the night in question the knee gave way and nearly caused him to fall. John Morris, Talybont, aiid-P.C. William Bendle testified to the good character of defendant, and said he did not frequent public houses. The Bench dismissed the summons. Mr Brinley Morris, Manest farm, was fitied 5s. tor driving a trap without a light.
jTHE WEEK'S WORK. I
THE WEEK'S WORK. Regulate sweotpea blooms to prevent eec1 formation. Water and feed fuchsias. JR'ad roses, Sow pAnsy seed, Give liquid liiaritife to plants in tubs I and window boxes. Cut hedges. Gather herbs for drying. Sow parsley for the winter. Fard runner beans liberally. Sow early peas for a If,.io crop. Cut back broad beauri when they ljave finished fruiting. Re iulare More'.io cherry shoots. II' »>»•« the flower spikes oi autumn- fruiting strawberries. Thin appks, _1
DRESSMAKING AT HOME.
DRESSMAKING AT HOME. BY SYLVIA. AN OLD-FASHIONED SMOCK. garment which has come into favour as a result of the call for women to work on the land is the smock, such as was worn by farm workers in the good old days." Here, then, is a modern edition which, I hope, will be approved of by my readers who arc engaged in agriculture, though it is also equally suit- able for any purpose for which such a gar- ment is needed, and, indeed, is a model much favoured by other women workers. It can be realiseci in drill, or any other useful washing material, the colour depend- ing on the purpose for which it is required, and, if preferred, smocking can be substituted for the gathers shown in the sketch if the maker has the time so to embellish the garment. To Cut Out. As the sketch shows, the smock is cut on kimono lines, with no other opening than that at the neck, so the centre of back and front of pattern should he placed to the fold of the material, which will most probably be double Pattern No. 3,215. This smock is a new cd tion of an old-time favour tf, and can be realised in various materials. It "vill iake about 4yds. of 36-inch goods. width. Let it lie quite smooth and flat, then I 'mark round, cut out, allowing good turnings, with at least 2in. for the hem. The sleeves should also be obtained from the folded mate- rial, 'and the front opening should not be cut till required, or, at any rate, merely slit down the centre to the length required to prevent it from being stretched. To Make Up. When cut out, gather the shoulder-portions, making the gathers a little deeper than usual, being careful to keep the stitches even and (,:ieli other, as is veouired for smocking, which, of course, could be done insie.-ui of the gathers 'in the sketch. Each row is hidden and kept in place by the mitred tabs which are stitched over them. Now make and stitch on the pockets, tnek ami secure the sleeves in place to the shoulder-parts (on the flat), then tack and the side and underarm seatlis, which can be thus done all together; neaten and press, then turn up and stitch the b' ln of the* lower edge, after which press carefully. Now slit down the front-opening, turn in and tack, make the collar, secure to the neck, neaten, press, and finish off the whole. Lastly, make the eyelet-holes, pass the cord through, finish off the cuffs, also all ends, neatlv and firmly. NOTE.—'The hat can be made of the same material as the smock, and a pattern can be supplied if wished. A SI ViPLH WASH-r'ROCK. The shoulder-fastening is now such a popu- lar feature of the frocks of the moment that I feel sure the design sketched" will meet with approval from those mothers who are in search of a simple tub-frock for a growing daughter, which can be carried out "i gingham, voile, or any other suitable" tub" material, with the minimum of time and trouble. In fact, a frock of the kind sketched could be "run up," as the saying is, in an afternoon. To Cut Out. Place the centre of back and front of bodice to the fold, likewise the centre of the back and front of the skirt, which is a two- piece affair, though only one half is given. The neck fold is cut to the shape of this por- tion, owing to the curve, as if not it will not Pattern No. 2,21-6. This little f ock is the easiest possible to in ike, and has the shoulder fasten ug wh ch is now o popula r. It will take about 3 yds. of 2 doubl: width material. i s=n nicely. Tt will, of course, bo required for i)"tll back and front, as they are cut alike. Trace or mark round very carefully, and cut out. allowing good turnings, and two inches al least for the hem-. '<<" Up The first thing to do is to turn in the edges of the neek, and the folds to face, and tack ,.<i ,-titch .-111 'position, then-to turn, in and nearen the upper edges of the shoulder-open- ir.s. and secure wraps to the under-portions for button-stands. Make the buttonholes and sew on the buttons, and secure the ends firmly Now tack and stitch un the under-
COUNTY APPEAL TRIBUNAL. !
COUNTY APPEAL TRIBUNAL. A meeting of the Breconshire Appeal i Tribunal was held at the Guildhall, Brecon, 011 Thursday, Present Messrs D. T. Jeffreys (chairman), H. Evan-Thomas,*E. Butler, W. F. Parry deWinton, and J. D. Morgan, with the Secretary (Mr H. F. W. Harries) and the N.S. representatives. INTERESTING POSITION. Amongst a number of applications for orders for examination by medical assessors was one by Mr Jones Williams-, solicitor, Brecon, on behalf of Mr Daniel Evan Jones, 20, Grade 1, shepherd and general farm hand, of Dolygaer, who had been combed out by the Proclama- tion, Mr Jones Williams mentioned that applicant's brother, who held the farm, passed second into Sandhurst, but was afterwards rejected as medically unfit. ( The Tribunal granted the application. The Chairman remarked that the country would not staffer, as the latest order prevented applicant being taken into the Army before October 1st. If he remained in Grade 1 he would then go into the Army, and if his grading was altered the War Agricultural Executive Committee would deal with him. GRADE 2 AFTER THREE REJECTIONS- An order for examination by assessors was also made in favour of Mr A.R. Jones, 22, Grade2, tailor, of Hay, who said he had rheumatic fever five years ago, was rejected on seeking to join the Territorials before the war, and was twice rejected afterwards on voluntarily presenting himself. In view of these facts he thought it only fair that he should have a careful examin- ation and then he should be satisfied. Replying to Capt. Wilson, N.S. county representative, applicant admitted that he did tell the medical board about the rejections they did not ask him, and he thought they had the particulars. A similar order was made in the case of Mr David Edmund Howells, 28, Grade 2. chief assistant to the Clerk to the Hay Union, who was rejected on offering himself in 1915, again regected in 1916, and passed C III in 1917. BRECON TAILORS' CASES. I Mr C. W. Best, N.S. representative, applied for the adjournment of the cases of two Brecon tailors, of the new military age, as there would be several more cases of tailors in the town to come before the Tribunal, and he thought it would be better to deal with all men of the trade together.—Granted. SETTLED. In reference to the adjourned case of Mr Charles Watkins, an estate employee in the Builth district now practically whole-time engagjed in timber felling, Mr C. W. Woosnam, the agent for the property, now produced an authority showing that a protection certificate was to be granted, and the appeal was dismissed. The employers of Mr John Pritchard, Builth Wells, a firm of timber merchants, withdrew an appeal for him. a protection certificate having been granted. BUILTH PAINTER TO GO. The N.S. representative appealed against the temporary exemption given by the Builth Urban Tribunal to Mr Walter Richard Williams, 44, Grade 1, painter employed by Messrs Smiles tt- Son, Builth Wells.. Mr Smiles said his son had to give up paint- ing on account of his health, and other men put on had gone to the Army.—Replying to the N.S, representative, Mr Smiles admitted that he worked himself. The appeal was allowed. BUILTH FOLK CAN STILL HAVE THEIR HAIR CUT. The N.S. representative appealed against the temporary exemption given by the Builth Urban Tribunal to Mr Joseph Henry Probert, 40, Grade I, hairdresser at Builth Wells, a married man with two children. Mr Lewis W. H. Jones, solicitor, Brecon, appeared for the respondent. Mr Probert said that in addition to his hair cutting business he had a fancy and stationery shop, repaired umbrellas, gramophones and bicycles, and cultivated a large garden and an allotment, from which he sold a considerable amount of produce. He had over 300 regular customers. Mr Lewis Jones So that if it were not for you the Builth people would not look very presentable ? (Laughter). Respondent I am afraid not. The only other man in the hairdressing trade, who has recently come there, is between GO aiid-70. Mr Lewis Jones The local Tribunal, know- ing the facts, has given the fullest possible time allowed by law on every occasion. Respondent further stated that he took a second shop just before the war broke out. but had to close it because of the war, and until recently had had to pay the rent, having a lease. A male assistant joined up in the early part of the war. and the only other hairdresser in business at Builth when hostilities com- menced had been killed. -Capt.Wilsoti Don't you think it is up to the people to shave themselves ? Respondent Many of them cannot shave themselves. I shave a great many wounded soldiers. c The Chairman How about hair cuttiii, (Laughter.) Capt. Wilson I think they ought to cut their hair too in this crisis time—put a basin on their head. (Laughter.) After the Tribunal had consulted in private, the Chairman said they would vary the finding of the local Tribunal and grant exemption on
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BRECON COUNTY COURT.
BRECON COUNTY COURT. New Judge Welcomed. His Honour Judge Rowland Rowlands, recently appointed to the circuit, sat at Brecon County Court for the first time on Saturday. Mr. J. P. Jones Powell, on behalf of the advocates practising in the Court, offered a welcome to his Honour, who, in replying, said it was a great pleasure to come to Brecon once more after many years, and to come back to this part of the country was a great gratifica- tion. A MUCH ADJOURNED CASE. In the case of Daniel Powell, formerly a miller at Llangynidr. v. Mrs. Evans, Gelli, Dyffryn, Llandettv, a claim of £ 17 odd for goods, his Honour said the accounts had been examined by the Registrar, as directed at the last Court, and he was satisfied from his report on them that they showed the amount to be due. Mr. Lewis W. H. Jones, Brecon, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. W. Jones-Williams, Brecon, for the defendant. Mr. Jones-Williams put forward the defence that defendant had paid all she owed and urged that there was no proof of delivery. His Honour said he would adjourn the case till the next Court for plaintiff to secure the attendance of the carter who had delivered the goods, the costs to abide the issue. Mr. Jones Williams mentioned that owing largely to a very important case which occupied several sittings, this case had already been adjourned four times, and once previously it was struck out because the particulars were not supplied. JUDGE S STRONG REMARK. Arthur Maidment, of Laurel Cottage, Bwlch, claimed of Mr. W. Parry, of Talybryn. Bwlch, the return of a bicycle or f5 its value and JE1 damages for detention. Mr. T. Vaughan, Crickhowell, appeared for plaintiff and Mr. J. P. Jones Powell (Messrs. Jeffreys and Powell, Brecon) for the defendant. The plaintiff was for some time in defend- ant's service as chauffeur, and during that time Mr. Parry bought a bicycle and handed it over to him. Plaintiff asserted that defendant gavé him the bicycle outright without any condition. Defendant, on the other hand, said the bicycle was supplied for Maidment to use so long as he was in his service, and that he told him so. A point made by plaintiff was that Mr. Parry had given him other th;;>gs. On the other hand, it was stated that an old bicycle which had been used by a former chauffeur was taken in exchange by Messrs. Nott when the new one was bought. His Honour, quoting a statement attributed to defendant by plaintiff, asked Mr. Vaughan whether he contended that under the circum- stances in w-hich these people lived, "the words This bicycle is for you, Ait-hur," constituted a complete gift. Mr. Vaughan said he did. Mr. Parry was a generous man and did these things. Mr. Jones Powell argued that a man's generosity could not be brought up against him. His Honour finally said he regarded this as an impudent attempt on the part of the plain- tiff to get the bicycle from the true owner, and gave judgment for the defendant.
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DRESSMAKING AT HOME.
an/: scams, neaten and iinish olf, also the cuh- p.r.-i-s. Join up the seams of (he skirt, neat-eir" aik. preK-, then turn up, tack and stitch the lower edge, stitch and press; then :jrhc'r the \\nist.-part, draw up to ht the \t- hand of narrow belting, also the bodic stitoli both to the belt, and finish off with the band of material, as seen in the sketch.
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the grounds of national interest and hardship till Sept. 18th, no further application to be made except 011 leave. BRYNMAWR TAILOR TO BE AGAIN EXAMINED. Mr Meredith, solicitor, supported the appeal of Mr Benjamin Frances, 44, Grade 1, against the refusal of the local Tribunal to grant exemption. Replying to the Chairman, appellant said he could not say how many tailors in Brynmawr were selling standard suits the outfitters were selling them. The appeal was dismissed, the man not to be called up till August 18th. SI.• Meredith asked the Court to give per- mission for a re-examination by the Medical Board. He said he did not want to see the man put in the Army and then discharged as useless without pension or gratuity and his business gone. He had a case some time ago of a Grade 1 man who was put down to Grade 3 when he went into the Army and was now washing plates and dishes at the White City. The Court agreed to ask the Medical Board to re-examine Mr Francis. The N.S. representative reviewed the exemp- tion of Mr Charles Edward Willingham, 36, Grade 2, grocer's carter, Brynmawr, and the exemption was withdrawn. TOSS-UP BETWEEN BROTHERS. The N.S. representative also reviewed the conditional exemption given in March, 1917, on the ground of hardship, to Mr Brinley Richard Lewis, 24, Grade 1. a draper's assistant at Brynmawr. Respondent said he had a widowed mother and four brothers and sisters to suppport. His only brother went to the Army in August, 1914, when it was a toss up which of them should go. Then his father died and he had to stay behind. The case was adjourned, in order that it might be ascertained exactly what allowances the family would be entitled to if respondent had to join up. IMPORTANT HAY CASE. The N.S. representative appealed against the conditional exemption granted by the local Tribunal to Mr T. J. Stokoe, 39, Grade 1, single, proprietor and manager of chemistry, grocery, hotel, and farm businesses, Hay. Capt. Wilson. examined respondent, and in reply to his questions Mr Stokoe said he would not like to say he was "fairly comfortably off." lie participated in the work of all the depart- ments. His mother was 69 and of his sisters only one was at home and she took no part in the business. He had to face the food control restrictions on the one hand and the menacing restrictions of the licensed trade on the other and these two items, added to the war trouble of business, did not make his path an easy one. If he were taken from the Army the businesses would have to be closed down, which would mean very serious damage to his financial interest and to the domestic interest of a great many people in Hay. The Chairman Which business would have to be given up ? Respondent I should have to give up the lot. Continuing, Mr Stokoe said he would have to sell at a very serious sacrifice and that would affect the people dependent upon him. That was his sole reason for not having joined the Army long ago. He had at least 21 employees, eight of whom were married men and seven of whom had families. He was the largest ratepayer in the Hay Urban district with the exception of Messrs Robert Williams and Sons, who were a company concern, whilst his was a one man concern. He paid rates in three other parishes as well. Incidentally, Mr Stokoe mentioned that so many orders were coming down day after day concerning the businesses he directed, that it almost required the keeping of a resident lawyer to understand them. The Chairman A lawyer couldn't under- stand them (Laughter). U The Clerk A lawyer would put you in a worse fix than you are in now. (Renewed laughter). Mr Stokoe addressed the Court at consider- able lenghth in support of his case, after which the Tribunal retired. Upon returning, The Chairman said In this case we are satisfied that Mr Stokoe is the directing head of the business, and that the business is one of national importance, and we therefore confirm the finding of t..e local Tribunal. BRECON RURAL CASES. In the case of Mr. Alfred Davies, accountant to the Breconshire Coal and Lime Company, of Lleclifaen, Brecon, Mr. G. Tudor, solicitor, Brecon, appeared and said that appellant was originally graded C III and C IT and now Grade 2. He had applied to the local medical board for re-examination and they had con- sented to this. Mr. Tudor handed in a letter bearing OIl the matter.—The Tribunal adjourned the case to next sitting in order that appellant might be re-examined by the Medical Board. Mr. John Roberts, 37, schoolmaster. Cray, having been given exemption till Ceptember 21st by the Brecon Rural Tribunal, the N.S. representative appealed.—In reply to Captain Wilson, Mr. Roberts said he had no protection certificate from the Education Committee. He had an uncertificated assistant at present, but he understood she was applying for another situation. There were m pupils in the school. The Chairman The Education Committee have decided not to appeal for you. Mr. Roberts said he undestood they did not do so because the size of the school would not warrant it. Appeal allowed, not to be called up before 1st August. There were several cases in which respondents to N.S. appeals were colliery surfacemen, and the Tribunal held they were miners within the meaning of the Act and their cases were sent b:1 k to the Colliery Tribunal. One applicant sent a medical certificate to say he was suffer- ing from flu and the case was adjourned. BRECON CASES. Mr. Wm. Davies. hairdresser, Brecon, 38, Grade 3. married, five children, appealed on the ground of hardship. Mr Best said at the last hearing but one of the local Tribunal J the application was adjourned in order that the man might find work of national importance. Mr. Da\ 'es said he asked the Tribunal at the time to direct him to such work he could not find anything suitable and still be able to keep his business going. He was unfit for njilitary service and his was a one-man business. He was doing as much work of -national import- ance as he possibly could in working a very big garden and had been granted 42 lbs. of sugar this year for preserving fruit, while he dso kept four or fi ve pigs. In February, 1917, he was graded B II. He then arranged to d'spose of his business and went up for service. He was re-examined by the Medical Board at the Barracks, placed in C III, and was found of no use and sent home. He was a special constable and handed in a letter from the Acting Chief Constable. The Chairman said according to this letter appellant was a Grade 3 man over 35 and was exempted under a certificate of the Chief Constable. What did Mr. Best say to that ? Mr. Best said he believed there was such an instruction. The Chairman Then why press the case ? Mr. Best said the time given to the duties was very little. The Chairman Whatever it is, it satisfies the Chief Constable. I think the man's record is a very good one. He volunteers for service and does everything he can to help his country. By reason of his health he is practically re- jected and takes up duty as a special constable and as such he is relieved from military duty. Six months' exemption on ground D. There were several cases in which men held certificates from the War Agricultural Execu- tive Committee. Mr Best and Captain Wilson contended they had a right to have the cases heard on the other grounds stated in their appeal forms. The Chairman said there was an instruction by Lord Treoweu on the matter. We refuse to have anything to do with these cases, he added, as long as they are protected by any other authority. (The Chairman was under- stood to say "We have been fooled before and we are not going to be fooled again.") The cases in question were adjourned in- definitely. The appeal by the N.S. representative against the exemption given to Mr. W. T. Jones, printer, Brecon, was refused.—Mr. Charles. Price, 43. insurance agent, Brecon, appealed for further time to wind up his business. Granted till 30th July.—Mr. E. Simmonds, who appealed against the order that he should volunteer for agricultural work, was told to go and register at the Labour Exchange for work on the timber supply.