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BEES SWARMING. Bees by instinct provide against their possible extirpation by sending out swarms, which are composed of the queen or mother bee and a fair-proportion of the other bees. They either start a fresh home in some hollow tree or wall, or are found and hived by the beekeeper or some other lucky per- son. Now that queen raising has become quite an art among bee-keepers, even to having the pedigree of certain strains, swarms are neither desired nor desirable in manv apiaries, for if they swarm the identity of the queen may be lost if the mating is not as effectively controlled by the bee-master as is the case, more or less, when swarming is suppressed or under control. Bee-keepers are apt to grumble at their teachers who say, Super your bees to ob- tain honey and prevent swarming." No one has yet been met who was so foolish as to say supering prevents swarming." It does to a great extent with ideal weather, but we do not et favoured with such weather for a sufficiently long period to enable us to be certain of results. A swarm must be accompanied by a queen, or the bees will not stay away from the hive. By looking through the swarm, thown upon a eloth, and picking out the queen, we compel the bees to return to the hive. This procedure stops swarming until a new queen leaves one of the many queen cells left in the hive when the bees swarm. But if we insert a queen a few days after a swarm has left the hive, it is more than probable that the queen cells will be torn down and the immature queens destroyed. This will seldom stop swarming if the weather is not fine to enable the bees to gather honey neither will it if the bee- keeper does not provide sufficient supers for the large quantity of honev such a strong hive is capable of storing.

COS LETTUCE. The cos varieties of lettuce are preferable to the cabbage kinds during the summer months as the hearts eat more firm and crisp. The improved varieties require no attention in the way of tying, as the outer leaves naturally turn over and protect the centre or heart of the plants. To succeed with maintaining a continuous supply of really good lettuce throughout the heat of summer, one should select a partially shaded and cool corner of the garden. The ground should be stirred and deeply and well man- ured, and then, instead of sowing a quantity of seed at one time and resort to trans- planting, a pinch of seed should be sown very thinly every ten days days or a fort- night, thinning the seedlings out later to nine inches or a foot apart. It is almost impossible to transplant this crop success- fully during a season of drought, and even when every attention is given in the way of watering, the plants often run to seed prematurely. To sow the seed as advised, and allow the plants to remain, far less trouble is incurred, and better results- ob- tained.

OUTDOOR TOMATOES. It is quite safe to plant tomatoes in the open now, providing the plants have been carefully hardened off. To bring the plants straight from a close, humid greenhouse and subject them to the sudden change proves a great mistake. The action of sun and wind frequently tends to turn the foliage a bad colour at first, and while in this state the plants cannot make headway. Some temporary protection, such as a few bushy peasticks placed about them, will do much to nurse the plants until they get well established, when they may be dis- pensed with. A stout stake should be placed to each plant, so that the leader as it extends can be made safe against winds. Manure is best withheld until it is seen that a number of fruit has formed, or leaf- growth would be encouraged at the expense of flower-trusses.

PROTECTION FROM ROOKS. The attentions of rooks and other winged enemies cause the farmer in this country much annoyance, so that it is essential that the seed should be protected for some time after the plants appear above ground, but when once fairly established the maize will withstand the attacks of the birds and smother and suppress weeds that when young threatened to choke it. Besides watching the young plants, the sower, for further protection, should to each bushels of corn take as a maize dressing two-thirds of a pail of gas-tar, 21b blue vitriol, and two gallons of boiling water. The tar is first mixed with one gallon of boiling water in one pail and blue vitriol with the same quantity of boiling water in another pail. The two pailfuls are then mixed together and poured over the heap of grain, which must be quickly turned over two or three times or stir a small quantity of tar among the grain with a flat stick, heating the tar if the weather be cold to render it more fluid. Then add a little sypsum or dry road sand to prevent the grains sticking together when sowing.

HINTS FOR BUTTER-MAKERS. The thermometer is about as indispensa- ble to the up-to-date butter-maker as the scales are to the merchant. Have a good one. Before attempting to churn, be sure and ripen the cream properly. Do not mix any fresh cream with that which is intended for churning within at least twelve hours be- fore churning. Don't forget that sweet and sour cream does not churn alike, and if mixed just at churning time the butter con- tained in the sweet cream would go out in the buttermilk when the sour cream por- tion would be finished churning. Don't fail to stir the cream gently at int-ervals, so that it will all ripen uniformly. Don't forget that the temperature of the cream at churning should be 56 to 58 de- grees Fah. in summer, and 60 to 62 degrees in winter. The best churning results will be had at these respective temperatures. Scald the churn, butter-maker, and all wooden utensils with boiling water before and after using them, and thoroughly cool them with cold water. Always use a brush to scrub with. Don't churn the butter past the granular stage. Use every means to preserve the grain of the butter. Wash the butter just enough to get all the buttermilk out of it that is sufficient. Always salt the butter as soon as it has thoroughly drained after washing, and set it away in a cool place for at least four or five hours to allow the salt to thoroughly dissolve, after which work it just enough to make the colour uniform. The best butter is made where the least working is done.

MONTGOMERY TOWN COUNCIL. « There were present at the monthly meet- ing of the Montgomery Town Council, held on Thursday, the Mayor (Alderman N. W. Fairies-Humphreys), presiding), Alderman C. P. Davies, Councillors C. B. Williams, P. R. Eaton, and T. G. Mitchell, with Mr C. S. Pryce (clerk), Mr R. Turnbull (in- spector), and Dr Kirk (medical officer). THE REASONS WHY Alderman C. P. Davies called attention to the fact that local territorials had not attended the memorial service of our late Kmg, and it was suggested by the Mayor that for future occasions enquiry should be made. He supposed the reason why the territorials did not attend was that there were no officers, but they had them in the past. Councillor Williams said that the Terri- torials were very much annoyed that they could not come. Alderman Davies said they went to the service at Newtown, and lie proposed that the Clerk should write and ask why they were not allowed to attend. This was seconded by Councillor Eaton and was agreed to. LOOKING AFTER THE CASTLE. n,r^ulsil?g *rom tlle minutes, Councillor Michael asked if the present police con- stable had received instructions to look alter the old castle. He thought that a guinea was the payment, not 15s. Alderman Davies: I thought so too. I was just going to ask the same question. The Clerk explained that it was a pro- portionment. It was agreed to instruct the present police on the same terms. THE REFUSE TIP. The following letter was received from Mr W. F. Addie, dated May 12th:- T "EFerring to your letter of the 1st ult. I think you promised to send me a sketch plan of proposed addition to this, but I have not yet received it. Mr Hole called upon me on Monday last, and I promised to visit the site, which I did yesterday after- noon, and I am bound to say that I found it in a most unsatisfactory condition. I must ask your Council at once to undertake the following work(1) Take away the iron lence all around the present heap (2) lower the surface of the rubbish to 12 inches be- low the bottom of the existing fence, filling the hole below and on the north side (3) bury all the iron work, broken glass, tiid pots in the bottom (4) soil to a depth of six inches the surface of the rubbish heap and sow same with proper seeds. It is clear that as -the heap exists at present it is providing danger in two or three ways to the tenant's stock, as well as creating some danger to the public. In view of the above facts of the possibility, when the heap is lowered, that the adjoining land will be a good deal filled up, may I suggest the consideration of removing the tip altogether to the disused portion of the brickyard at otalloe, which seems a very suitable place for a new tin. The Mayor said that Mr Addie had called his attention to the matter, and personally he agreed with Mr Addie that the heap ought to be levelled and made tidy. It was a nuisance to see it. It was decided that Mr Addie's sugges- tions, with the exception of the tipping at Stalloe brickyard, should be carried out. A WARNING TO TOWN'S EMPLOYEES. The Clerk read a letter from Mr W. P. Hole (surveyor), stating that he was un- able to attend the meeting, and enclosing his accounts. He also stated that he had deducted half a day's wages from one work- man for May fair, and warned the men that if they entered a public house during work- ing hours they would be instantly dis- missed. The Mayor: That's-good.

THE BATTLE OF THE SCHOOLS. A SCHEME OF COMPROMISE. Two years ago a Settlement Committee was appointed, consisting of Churchmen and Nonconformists, to. endeavour to devise a plan upon the lines of which a Bill might be introduced into Parliaments for an edu- cational settlement satisfactory to all reli- gious denominations. On Monday this plan was published. Below we give its main details In an area in which the interests of effi- ciency preclude the recognition of more than one school (i.e., in any single-school area) it is proposed that no grants from public money should be paid, after the ex- piration of two years from a day fixed by the Act, to any elementary school not pro- vided by the local education authority but the element of compulsion would not enter into the transfer, since the trustees of a voluntary school, from which grants were thus withdrawn, would be free to devote the building to other purposes within the scope of their trust. As a preliminary administrative measure it is recommended that local authorities should submit to the Board of Education a scheme showing where it would be necessary to have Council Schools in order to bring accommodation in such schools within reach of every child. In regard to the continued recognition of alternative schools the Committee make the following proposals 1. The local education authority should first frame a scheme showing which of the denominational schools in its area it pro- poses to continue to recognise, and should then be required to carry on all its nego- tiations, not with the managers of the in- dividual schools, but with an association representing the particular denomination concerned. 2. A new alternative school should be recognised and maintained by the local education authority where it is found on inquiry that the parents of not less than 150 children of school age desire a type of school other than that provided by the local education authority, and where suit- able premises are provided out of volun- tary funds. 3. The local education authority should be free, after due notice, to withdraw its recognition from an alternative school owing to a decline in attendance or for other reasons affecting its educational efficiency, but such withdrawal should be subject to appeal to the Board of Educa- tion. In bringing about any of these changes the local authority should provide for the protection of displaced teachers from financial loss. RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION. Teachers in Council schools are to be paid the same salary and have the same oppor- tunity of promotion, whether they do or do not give religious instruction, their services being retained for administrative or other work, if they do not give it. In non-provided schools it is proposed that the managers shall be able to assure them- selves that the teachers appointed are in sympathy with the religious ideals of the school, either by having the right to object on religious grounds to appointments made by the local authority or by being allowed to nominate to the authority candidates for appointment. It will be noted that in this case the Com- mittee offer two alternative suggestions with- out deciding between their respective merits. Not only are provisions suggested to protect teachers from financial loss on account of the transfer of schools, but it is proposed that a court of appeal should be established at the Board of Education to deal with cases, of alleged wrongful dismissal. To safeguard the position of alternative schools, it is provided that in these cases the foundation managers should be in a majority, and that in all questions of law there should be a right of appeal from the Board of Education to the High Court of Justice. With regard to the giving of denomina- tional teaching in schools hereafter trans- ferred to the local authority, it is proposed that in future head teachers (other than existing head teachers) should not be eligi- ble to give this instruction, in view of the administrative responsibilities of their office and the importance of avoiding any ap- pearance of partiality in the conduct of the school. Assistant teachers are to be left free either to give or not to give such instruc- tion, in accordance with their own desire, but the local authority is to have the dis- cretion of deciding whether, in a particular school or district, other arrangements must be made, in order to avoid the risk of pro- voking religious controversy. With reference to training colleges, op- portunities are claimed for all students to qualify themselves, if they so desire, by study and training, for the work of giving religious instruction. Also it is asked on educational grounds that there should be variety of type among training colleges, some being denominational, others non- denominational.

The Question of Health. The question of health is a matter which is sure to concern us at one time or another, especially when Influenza is so prevalent as it is just now so it is well to know what to take to ward off an attack of this most weakening disease, this epi- demic catarrh or cold of an aggravating kind, to combat it whilst under its baneful influence, and particularly after an attack, for then the system is so lowered as to be liable to the most dangerous of complaints. Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters is acknowl- edged by all who have given it a fair trial to be the most specific remedy dealing with Influenza in all its various stages, being a preparation skilfully prepared with Quinine and accompanied with other blood purify- ing and enriching agents, suitable for the liver ,digestion, and all those ailments re- quiring tonic strengthening and nerve in- creasing properties. It is invaluable for those suffering from colds, pneumonia, or any serious illness, or prostration caused by sleeplessness or worry of any kind, when the body has a general feeling of weakness and lassitude. Send for a copy of the pamphlet of testimonials, which carefully read and consider well, then buy a bottle (sold in two sizes, 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d) at your nearest Chemist or Stores. But when purchasing see that the name "Gwilym Evans" is on the label, stamp, and bottle, for without which none are genuine. Sole Proprietors :-Quinine Bitters Manufactur- ing Company, Limited, Llanelly, South Wales. 'in 11 iwimi iPimwn ■■iwuiw—jm—mil—l

HOUSEMAID'S KNEE. This is so called on account of its fre- quent occurrence to those who have to kneel upon hard floors or stairs, scrubbing stone passages, etc., and is met with among others, who, from the nature of their occupation, habitually exert much pressure upon the knees. The complaint presents itself as a-' colourless, prominent, round swelling just over the kneepan! TREATMENT: Bathe the part with very warm water for two or three minutes each night, having a good dressing of Grass- hopper Ointment spread on a piece of lint ready to cover it with whilst warm let it remain till the following night, when re- peat, resting the limb as much as possible, particularly the calf, moving it occasionally and stretching the leg straight out when lying down, to prevent contraction. With patience this will cure you. Send at once a postal order for 2/6 to Albert and Co., Albert House, 73, Farringdon-street, Lon- don, E.G., for a box of

GRASSHOPPER Ointment and Pills, which are a certain remedy for Bad Legs, Housemaid's KneE:, Poisoned Hands, Tumours, etc., etc. —

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See the ONOTO Window at No. 19, Broad-street, Newtown. A little lad of four was called upon to give evidence at a Wigan inquest. The lad gave a connected story of what occurred, and at the conclusion of his evidence the Coroner remarked, "He is the smallest witness I have ever seen, but he has given his evidence remarkably well. Youngsters often make better witnesses than grown-up people." I

See the ONOTO Window at No. 19, Broad-street, Newtown. Mr Ellis Griffith, M.P., has taken Bryn Dedwydd, near lluthin, in the hope that it will benefit the health of his little daughter, Yoonne, who has been ill for some time, and upon whom Mrs Griffith, with two hospital nurses, has been in close attention. I Another economy" resolution is to he brought forward at Flint County Council. Mr J. H. Ellis, of Rhyl, will propose that after September 30th, 1910, no employee shall during office hours be engaged or in- terested in any profession, business, or work other than the duties allocated to him by the County Council.

ESSEX FARMERS' VISIT TO IRELAND. The Essex Education Committee have ar- ranged for a twelve days' visit of agricul- turists and horticulturists to Ireland in July. The programme is a comprehensive one, and will afford the party opportunities of seeing the organisation and practice of agriculture and horticulture on farms and holdings varying in size from four or five up to three and fifty acres. Co-operative creameries, bacon factories, and a poultry- fattening station will be inspected, while among the extraordinary industries to .be visited are tobacco and hemp culture, bulb farming, cider making, fruit and vegetable drying, and a school of needlework.

THE WOOL TRADE. Trade is quiet, and there is not much doing in English wool. Certain growers, who were lately talking of prices quite out of reach of markets, have come to more moderate rates, so that buyers are more disposed to listen to offers. Great firmness is the predominating feature with regard to good fine wools, both in home-grown and Colonial decriptions, so that quality is still the principal feature sought for in wool. Strong wools are rather quieter, and secondary sorts are to some extent left alone. Demand in the ultimate markets does not vary much, but orders consist in moderate amounts rather than in large contracts, and no speculative purchases are indulged in. Monday's report from Bradford says: There is nothing new to say about the situation. The market keeps very quiet, and there is a complete absence of new business. Users are evidently determined to get through their contracts before buy- ing afresh, and spinners are taking in de- liveries in a commendable way. Prices are very steady and firm in merinos, and al- though here and there less bids are being made, there is no giving way on the part of topmakers. Still there is this fact to be noted. Some topmakers who for a time have been up in the clouds are now dis- posed to sell at market prices, and fine tops can be picked up perhaps a shade better than they could a fortnight ago. In the case of cross-breds, there is practically no alteration. English wools are receiving con- siderable attention, but buyers who have already been in the country find that farm- ers' ideas are considerably above rates current in Bradford. All along home-grown wools have been dearer than similar quali- ties in colonial, and, the market being slow, nobody seems disposed to anticipate the future. There is perhaps most buying in Irish, and here quotations are practically unchanged. Good selected hoggs are quoted as Ilid to illd wethers, lid and even this is well above what can be obtained for the top. There has lately been a consid- erable amount of business passing 'in Welsh, and stocks are nearly all exhausted, espec- ially in Downs and good half-breds. Eng- lish skin wools are also very well held, and strong wether is now worth about 91d. Prices are being paid which show a dis- tinct advance upon what can be made here to-day, and merchants are buying mostly fine qualities, thinking that they will be wanted later on. Users in Bradford are quietly standing by until local dealers satisfy their requirements.

AGRICULTURAL REVIVAL IN C VRDI GANSHIRE. A Cardiganshire farmer, signing himself John Jones," writes the following report to the Agricultural Crazette From the middle of April up to May 7th the weather was bitterly cold, with heavy rains falling almost every day. Since the last-named date we are enjoying ideal weather. The late spring crops have been planted under favourable conditions, and grasses of all descriptions are rapidly gnnv- ing. The meadows have had a splendid start to produce heavy crops. Wheat on most soils is looking fairly well, but the acreage of autumn-sown wheat is under the average. Some French

NEWTOWN RESULT. What is the result. here in Newtown ? We have heard the good news from neigh- bouring towns, but somehow nothing has just the same weight with us as the result in our home town. A Newtown result like the following, however, must impress us all. Mr W. H. Slater, the well-known fish- monger, of Newtown, says:—"Some months ago I was laid up with muscular rheu- matism. I suffered most excruciating pains in the'small of my back and loins, which extended into my thighs. For three months I was laid up, and for six weeks of that time I was unable to get out of doors. My ankles and wrists were swollen badly, and the urinary system was entirely out of or- der, the secretions being scanty and only passing with difficulty. For several weeks I was under the doctor's treatment, but re- ceived no particular benefit. Then I heard about Doan's backache kidney pills, and decided to try them. After taking one box I began to feel better the secretions passed more freely, and the pains in my back were less. I went on with the pills, taking several boxes of them in all, and they put me right. I am exposed to all kinds of weather, and now if I feel any sign of the trouble; returning I take a few doses of the pills, and they give quick relief. I can heartily recommend Doan's backache kidney pills. (Signed) W. H. Slater." Doan's backache kidney pills are two shillings and ninepence per box, or six boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepence. Of all chemists and stores, or post free direct from the Foster-McClellan Co., 8, Wells-street, Oxford-street, London, W. Be sure you get the same kind of pills as Mr Slater had.

HOW TO DEAL WITH WIREWORMS. In a clever article in the Agricultural Gazette' contributed by Prof. Wrightson, the writer says:— The prevalence of wireworm in lea larws, especially old leas, suggests sticking to the four-course system and it may be ob- served that roots folded upon the land is a better preparation for corn than directly drilling it on a lea furrow. It. is a good plan to break up seeds and put in turnips as a preparation for spring corn, and such corn is likely to be more luxuriant and richer in colour than if sown on the back of a lea furrow. Thick seeding is advisable on land affected by "the worm," as a decimation of plants may not prove in- jurious provided they are superfluous. Any measures which tend to encourage rapid growth in the early stages of a corn crop's life are desirable, among which may be mentioned a fine tilth, rich soil, good seed, and seasonable sowing. In spite of all pre- cautions, the worm will often appear, and his attack may be startling sudden. It is seen in the appearance of bare patches on what was a level plant, extending over the entire field. It sometimes commences in wet weather, when the land cannot be touched, and, if so, the best cure (heavy rolling) cannot be employed. This is ex- tremely annoying, as the patches increase in size day by day, and may easily spread until the entire crop is swept off the field. If the surface is dry, a heavy three or four horse Cambridge roller taken twice, or even thrice, over the field very often stops the mischief and if growing weather super- venes, the crop may fill up its blanks and develop satisfactorily. More frequently the weak spots remain, and fill up with char- lock, poppies, and other trumpery, and the crop remains hollow, instead of being solid, and deceptive in yield on account of so much vacant ground.

The Borough Member and the Trades Union Bill. Considerable talk has been heard in the con- stituency concerning the Borough Member's attitude to the recent Trades Union Bill, which was lately discussed in the Commons. Mr Rees sends us the following extract from Hansard:- Mr Markham concluded his speech with the words: If this principle be allowed of compell- ing men to contribute to a fund to which they, in their own individual capacities are not disposed to contribute, all liberty of the subject will be gone for men who return Members to this House." Mr T. C. Taylor rose in his place, and claimed to move That the question be now put,' but Mr Speaker withheld his assent and declined then to put that question. Mr Rees: I would like to know what are the exact conditions-- Mr Barnes rose in his place and claimed to move that the question be now put,' but Mr Speaker withheld his assent, and declined then to put that question. And it being eleven of the clock, the debate stood adjoufned. MMMWM.

WELSHPOOL. A DISTINGUISHED SOLDIER.-The marriage has been arranged and will shortly take place between "Miss Edith Marcon Smith (eldest daughter of the lata Mr Henry Smith, Summerhill Court, Kings- winford), and Colonel David Francis Lewis, C.B., who, like another distinguished native of the borough-Professor Boyd Dawkins-was born at Buttington Vicarage. He is the eldest son of the late Rev D. P. Lewis, who afterwards became Vicar of Guilsfield and Rector of Llandrinio. Now in his 55th year, Colonel Lewis, who was aide-de-camp to the lat4 Queen Victoria and the late King, has had a brilliant military career. He served in the Zulu War with the Buffs, took part in the action of Inezane and the Siege of Etshowe, he was wounded and mentioned in despatches in 1879. He joined the Egyptian Army in 1886, and commanded the 3rd Brigade in the Battle of Atbara and Omdurman. The Brigadier is one of the most popular officers in this or any other Army," wrote the late Mr. G. W. Stephens in his classic, (0 With Kitchener to Khartoum." Colonel Lewis' talents and abound- ing vitality would have led him to distinction in ar y career. From the fact that he is affectionate- ly known as • Taffy,' it may be deduced that he is in whole or part a Welshman. Certainly, he is richly endowered with the vivacity, the energy, and the quickness of the Celt. He treats his staff and tubordinates like younger brothers, and discipline never suffers. I have heard him pay that he is always talking, but he is always very much worth listening to. I once went into a store in Berber, and proposed to buy a tin of Brussel Sprouts. But are they fit to eat ?' I asked in sudden doubt. Oh, yes sir!' cried the unshaven Greek with enthusiasm, Lewis Bey likes them very much. i

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of producing a pound of gain in live weight increases as the animal becomes older and heavier, and that in the making of heavy hogs there is no profit. Not only does each pound of pork within certain limits cost more to produce, but it actually sells for less money, and reference to any market report will show a marked difierence be- tween the prices obtainable for neat, small porkers and for large, coarse hogs. Probably few even among those acute enough to see the advantages of porker feeding,, realise how greatly the cost of pro- duction increases as the animal becomes heavier, or they would be stiH more keen on supplying the small, lean meat for which the modern consumer is willing to pay the higher price. If space permitted, a mass of evidence could be adduced to demonstrate the increase in the cost of gain in weight as age and weight increase. Porkers and small baconers should be fit for the butcher almost from birth to death, -J3 a bacon pig will probably be more pro- fitable if it is killed at about six months old. assuming that skill and care have been brought to bear on getting it ready, than at the more common age of eight or nine months.

wheat has been sown in April, and I am sorry to say that its progress so far is not satisfactory. Oats have had a good start, and are free on most farms from the attack of wire- worms. Barley, too, is doing well where sown in proper time. Mangels are now being sown. Very few acres were put in before last week. We generally have them sown about the beginning of May. With warmth and moderate moisture we may expect a fair crop yet. There has been a scarcity of fodder in many districts this year, and hay of medium quality was mak- ing from 4s 6d to 5s 6d per cwt. Store cat- tle are not in very good condition in con- sequence of the scarcity, hence the brisk demand for anything in fresh condition. We have had a fair demand for store cat- tle for the ordinary class of cattle the price was lower by 10s per head than last year. For anything with quality and con- dition the demand was brisk, and last year's prices could be easily obtained—viz., 31s to 32s per cwt.. Wrell-finished beasts are scarce, and are making over 7d per lb. dead weight. Pro- bably the price of beef will keep up until the end of June in this district, owing to the lack of condition of the cattle when put out to grass. We had a very favourable trade for horses at Lampeter. Ordinary horses of all des- criptions were making about £ 4 per head more money than last year. Carters and Shires were in demand for £ 35 to £ 60, and Hackneys changed hands at £ 50 and up to £ 110. The Government officials purchased a few for the Army. I often wonder that the trade for horses is so good, considering the number of motors that are used. The revival in the trade which we ex- perienced in the spring for sheep is no more. We are having at present for lambs 4$-d per lb. live weight, and sheep from 3d to 3d per lb. live weight. The market for pigs is keeping up well. Porkers are making 8s per score, and suck- ers two months old can be sold at 25s apiece.