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OUR LONDON LETTER. [From Our Special Correspondent.] London. The observance of Armistice Day in Lon- don corresponded in its impressive dignity with the solemnity of the occasion. The two minute, silence, during which all traffic a.nd work wiia suspended, was a moving and memorable period. The austerity of this act of gratitude and remembrance was more striking than any ceremonial could have been. Around the Cenotaph in Whitehall there assembled an immense concourse of people, and, a.ftcr tlhe maroons had sounded, the stillness that fell upon London could be felt. Only one, sound broke the silence-the sound of suppressed sobbing. The Prime Minister and many of his colleagues joined in the tribute of the people at the Ceno- taph, which from morning to night was » place of pilgrimage, decked with innumer- able n&wei't-.—&ma,ll sprays of homely garden flower?! and groat wreaths and floral tributes in varied forms—and consecrated by many prayers and tears. At noon there was a pro- cession of the ex-soldiers and sailors of the Metropolis, and a short address was de- livered by the Chaplain-General. But this latter item, and even the music of the mili- tary band—which played, among other things, that greatest of all funeral marches, Chopin's—could not compare with the great silence of the great city in solemnity or sig- nificance. It was a most wonderful expres- sion of humanity at its highest. RUSSIA. The Prime Minister's speech on the policy of the Government in Russia should have the effect of dispatching for good the charge of .ambiguity which has been levelled against it in that matter. Nothing could have been more definite than Mr. Lloyd George's repu- diation of what he fairly called "tlie North- cliffe policy"— i.e., that the world Powerw should pocket their pride and seek to open up negotiations with the Bolsheviks tihiough one of their Eaglish sympathisers. At the .same time, tihe Government recognises the .international necessity for peace in Russia, both for economic a.nd humanitarian reasons, and it is sending' Mr. McKinder, M.P., to Southern Russia to investigate and report as to trade possibilities in that re- gion. With regard to the general question of the present state of civil war in Russia iu relation to the wc.rld Powers, an Interna- tional Conference will shortly be held to ollsider certain matters—of which this is one—which the Peace Conference, for various reasons, left outstanding". Mr. Lloyd George was emphatic that there will be Jl0 fresh departure in policy and no new Immilmenih; e"ltercd into on the part of the Government before the House of Commons has had an opportunity of discussing them. This candid and clear statement has been, generally appreciated in political quarters. POLICE REFORMS. I hear that the first meeting ot the new jiolico association formed on tl10 illÎ tiZl tive of the Home Secretary will be held this week. Each rank is to have its own conference, starting off with the inspectors, who, I un- derstand, meet on Monday. I have made -some inquiries of one or two delegates to this conference as to whether the new arrangements are working smoothly, and they all assert that any trouble that may exist in the police force now is due to- human nature, and would em ergo under any circumstances. The economic position of the police, and especially tkat of the ordinary uniformed constable, has been made a very good ofte, and there is much less dissatisfac- tion in the Force than has been the case for years. Attempts to get the Government to alter its mind, and reinstate the strikers who were dismissed, are still being made, but there is, I am assured, not the least -prospect of their success. As for the Police Union-it is down and out. SUNDAY MUSIC. The music lovers of London are provided with a splendid programme of a Sunday at the Queen's Hall by Sir Henry Wood and his most excellent orchestra. As a fairly frequent attendant there, I have noticed -that one sees the same faces week after week sitting in the same scats-just as one does at church where the sittings are let. The interesting thing is that at the Queen's Hall the sittings are not let; some are free, and the rest are disposed of in the usual way. Yet. Sunday after Sunday, I notice the enthusiasts in their accustomed places, ..uiid wonder how it is done. There never was better musical fare than Sir Henry Wood provides. and" I note that all the stupid gush that was talked about exclu- ding Germaik music has come to nothing". It was bound to, of course. It would be as sensible to say that we should abandon the Hise of soa'p because the Germahts use it as to cast aside some of the greatest music in the world because it comes from them. AN ACTIVE GROUP. When a bye-eleotion is in progress, n would seem from the tone of the speeches that the relations between the Liberals who support the Coalition and those who do not are a.bout as intimate and cordial as those which are reputed to have existed between the Jews and the Samaritans. All the plat- platform denunciation notwithstanding, Liberals in the House are found working very heartily together in many ways, and tven non-Coalition Liberals have in some matters recognised the advantages of the Coalition, and joined with their Liberal and Unionist colleagues in interviewing deputa- tions or Ministers on matters of common in- terest. There is no more active group of this kind than the London Liberal group, vhich includes both kind", of Liberals, and co-operates with the Lor.lo'n Unionist mem- bers on matters affect! >• iV Metropolis. I am told that the yvor ¡c f this group has been of great to the com- rnunity, vand I existence and -,i(,.tiviiies as evid,(, politics of every day at Westminster ;Vl'.> not conducted in that atmosphere of suspicion and hos- tility which some people like to picture as existing wheh they are lcii the stump" in -the country. JOHN REDMOND. My friend, uaptain (Stephen Uvvynn, CJ.. -done well to write a careful and informative istudv of "John Redmond's Last Years." Nobody could have been better qualified for the task, for Stephen Givrynn -was in the confidence of Mr. Redmomd, aJid one of the hardest workers of his party, as he is also ts most distinguished living writer. The Itory of these pages is a sad one, and yet, as we hear of another attempt to settle the Irish question, it will be a good thing if hey r.re widely read of politicians. John Redmond, a Conservative by instinct, heredity, and conviction, was a very different man from the Redmond who was pictured as the dollar dictator" at one time in this country. A sincere patriot, an "unflinching constitutionalist, he threw his all into the flames of war, and much of it was destroyed. He had personal lose, political anxiety, and iustly, bad health, disappointment, and death. But he leave." Jbehind a name sweet in the memories of honest men Fow men did more for thie Empire in tuc hour of its need, and 1 pray that cv ->n v, John Redmond may have his fj dllg e, free, contented, and >rc.i,j.>eror>v
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Amman Valley Sporting Gossip I [By FREELANCE."] I AMMANFORD v. GOWERTON. This match was played on the Recreation Ground on Saturday last. Ammanford kicked off, and play settled down near the Gower- ton quarter line. The home backs got away with a passing movement, which was inter- cepted by the visitors, who transferred play to the centre. The visiting inside-half was prone to play offside in the scrums, and was penalised. The next minute the homesters were penalised for infringing the rules, and Gowerton found touch near the home quarter line. The homesters indulged in a pretty passing movement, which terminated on reach- ing the visitors' quarter line. W. J. Davies, the homesters new wing, was then con- spicuous with a very pretty burst, and was only brought down in the nick of time. A misfield by one of the homesters brought relief to Gowerton, and play was transferred to the centre. A bout of passing by the home backs gained a lot of ground. From a penalty the homesters found touch inside the visitors' 25. A penalty to the visitors enabled them to find touch near the centre. The home outside-half was then tackled in possession, and play was seen near the home line. The home forwards brought relief by wheeling a scrum, and they carried play back to the centre. A pretty bout of passing by the visiting backs terminated on the home 25 line. The visiting inside-half again went away on the blind side, and came near putting the wing man over. Luther Thomas only brought him down in time. The visitors were then penalised, and W. J. Evans with a lovely kick found touch near the centre. Quick following up on the part of the homesters forced the visitors' custodian to fly-kick to touch in his own 25. The visitors were then forced to concede a minor. Resuming, play was seen near the visitors' 25 line. Abbot Griffiths made a mark in a favourable posi- tion, but nothing resulted from the kick. The visitors rushed play to the centre, when the interval was called, neither side having scored Gowerton re-started, and Griffiths returned to touch near the centre. The visitors' insidfe- halt was again penalised, and touch was found well inside their half. The visiting forwards then came away with a rush, which was only saved by Will Griffiths diving for the ball at their feet. This was a remarkable saveA for the visitors had the home line at their mercy. A bout of passing by the visitors looked dangerous, until L. Thomas brought man and ball down. The home forwards relieved and carried play to. the centre. The home backs went away with a bout of passing, and were only checked when the visitors' 25 line had been reached. Danny Thomas then made a good attempt to drop a goal. On resuming, play was brought to the centre, and W. J. Davies made another burst, transferring play to the visitors' 25 line. A penalty enabled the homesters to find touch near the visitors' line. Excitement was now running high, but the homesters failed to score. From here on play was of a ding-dong character, and on several occasions the homesters narrowly missed scoring. Time was then called, no score having been registered. COMMENTS. The least said about this game the better. My opinion is that those who saw the Blue and. Blacks play on the previous Saturday wondered at the different display of the backs. Had they shewn the same form, the result would have been the reverse. But there were different men playing in this game. The fault still lies in the back division, and the persons responsible are slow in find- ing it out. I have regarded it all along as the failing point, but dare not say a word. Until that change is made, the prospects of a victory are looking black. The forwards are playing well, and it is a great pity Lhat their efforts are not taken advantage of. They all played so well that I cannot single out any of them. The new wing three-quarter, W. 'J. Davies. is what they call a find," and I hope we shall see more of him. He made one or two pretty bursts, and with a little more opportunity would have been very dangerous. Let us hope the change in the back divi- sion will be made for the next game. IN GENERAL. I Several games were declared off on Satur- day last, due to the frosty state of the ground. These included Llandovery v. Llandebie, Ammanford v. Pontyeates (Soccer), and Cross Hands 2nds v. Llandebie 2nds. Harry Watkins, the old Rugby inter- national, informed me on Monday that he would probably turn out on Saturday next for Llandovery. In the game, Llandovery v. Carmarthen Harlequins, on the latter's ground, he played a remarkable game. Cross Hands played Llandilo on Saturday last, and succeeded in keeping up their laurels. They emerged victors by two tries to nil. Llandilo's combination was lacking. The homesters were responsible for several, fine bouts of passing. The try scored by Willie Jenkins was. a remarkable one. Idwal Morgan did not db at all badly, and romped home on one occasion. The game was rather a fast one throughout. It is proposed to hold a drama at the Public Hall, Cross Hands, shortly for the purpose of raising sufficient funds for the erection of a gymnasium locally. it will be regarded by followers of sport a tribute to the fallen heroes from the district.
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Ammanford Urban Council. Mr. J. H. Lawley presided over a special meeting of the Urban Council held at the Y.M.C.A. on Tuesday evening. DRAINAGE SCHEME. The plans appertaining to the pro- posed Drainage Scheme were sub- mitted. A lengthy discussion arose over the substitution of a pipe of 15 inches at certain points to 18 inches, and was agreed upon. It was agreed that the Council pro- ceed with the original plan presented, and further, that the estimates be sub- mitted after a conference had been arranged with Llandebie as to the in- clusion of that area in the scheme. RESIGNATION OF THE FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. A letter, dated the 8th inst., was read from the Commissioner regretting the decision of the- local Food Control Committee, who have resigned. He urged the Council as the administrative body to elect another Committee. The difficulty, it will be recalled, arose over the milk question and the failure of the Food Controller to recog- nise the demands of the local Com- m iff a. a The Rev. John Morgans humorously enquired whether the old Committee had done their work well in the past. Mr. Wm. Evans said that he for one would prefer, not to resume duties. He contended that the farmer himself admitted that the milk was being sold at too high a price. The Food Con- troller was playing into the hands of the farmer entirely, and the latter was now receiving two profits in respect to the selling of milk, more so at Amman- ford, in view of the fact that they got a producer's and retailer's profit. Mr. J. C. Shaw, the late Chairman of the now defunct Committee, said that on the institution of the Committee they met twice weekly, and discussed matters which they considered advan- tageous to the country. They had been established for two years, and times without number their recommendations had received no consideration. It had been useless them sitting as a Com- mittee. Mr. J. H. Lawley thought that they as a Council should support the attitude of the Committee. He thereupon moved from the chair that they as a Council do so as a protest against the attitude of the Food Controller. It was waste of time, he contended, to attend the meetings of the Committee in question. Mr. Tom Lake seconded. Mr. Wm. Evans: This was now a protest in respect to the ignoring of the advice given by the local Committee regarding the milk question. The members concurred. £ 700 GRANT. A notification was read confirming the grant of V-700 awarded by the Ministry of Transport and Roads, being their contribution towards certain improvements to be carried out on roads in the urban area. It was given to understand that the-Aamount in ques- tion was half the estimated cost, and the Council would have to bear the other half. Mr. Wm. Evans: In the meantime our Surveyor can prepare a list of owners of land adjoining Bettws Road, which it was proposed to widen, and the Council could make negotiations for its purchase. BRYNMAWR LANE. The members of the Roads Com- mittee agreed to an interview with Mr. J. W. Bishop, the agent of the Dynevor Estate, respecting the Bryn- mawr Road,I HOUSING. I The Clerk read a letter which he had received from the Housing Com- missioner, replying to the Council's re- quest for the interpretation of the term economic rents, and as to giving an assurance that the cost to the ratepayers would not be more than a penny in the £ rate. Regarding the former, the Commissioner said that deductions would be made for inadequate ad- ministration, and that after 1927 the rents would be saCure and would be in accordance with those ruling in the dis- trict. The Commissioner further assured the Council that the cost to the Council would not be more than a penny rate before and after the seven years. The matter was referred to the Housing Committee.
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Bear More Calves. I Now that veal is once more con- trolled, we may hope that the farmer will stop killing off his calves. The recent price of veal was such that no farmer could resist the temptation to market calves of both sexes at as early an age as possible. With the cost of an age. as possi I stock foods, the high rate, of wages, and the ever upward tendency of farm expenses generally taken into considera- tion, to dispose of a beast when young now s hows a far higher profit than would be realised if it were reared to maturity. From the farmer's point of view, this is all to the goodat first sight. From the national point of view it is all wrong. It is essential that the country's depleted herds be re-stocked, and, in the long run, the best interests of the farmer wiil be served by in creasing the cow population of the country to far beyond even its pre-wair limits. t Cheese and butter will be scarce for years to come, and their pro- duction will always show a handsome return. I
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Bettws Eisteddfod. A very successful eisteddfod was held at the Council Schools, Bettws on Saturday evening last. So numerous were the entries that it was nearly mid- night when the meeting terminated. Mr. Rees Thomas, Brooklands, made a capital conductor, and kept the audi- ence in an appreciative mood through- out. The adjudicators were:—Music, Mr. T. J. Rees, Ammanford; literary, Mr. R. D. Rees (Rhydfab Hendre), Hendre. The accompanist was Miss Ceinwen Williams. Mr. W. J. Thomas performed the duties of secretary in an admirable manner, as also did the trea- surer, Miss Maggie Davies. Awards:— Children's solo under 10: 1, Miss Nicholas, Garnswllt; 2, Addie Rule, Penybank. Children's solo under 14: 1, May Jones, Garnant; 2, Catherine M. Harries, Brynamman. Recitation under 10: Addie Rule, Penybank. Recitation under 14: 1, Addie Rule, Penybank; 2, Nellie Jones, Glan- amman. Recitation under 16: 1, Nellie Jones, Glanamman. Novices' solo: Miss Sally Williams, Tirydail. Open recitation: Madam Evans- Vaughan, Ammanford. Solo on any wind instrument: Mr. H. J. Elias, Saron. Tenor solo: Mr. D. Jenkins, Panty- ffynnon. Baritone solo: Mr. Jack Walters, Glanamman. Soprano solo: Miss L. Davies, Bettws. Champion solo: Mr. Wm. Davies, Glanamman. Englyn: Mr. D. Brynfab Thomas, Brynamman. Reading at first sight: Mr. E. W. Thomas, Heol Las, Ammanford. Best story: Mr. Wm. Davies, Bettws. Male voice: Glanamman (conductor, Mr. T. J. Davies).
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Wedding. A very pretty wedding was solemn-' ised at the Trinity Methodist Church, Liverpool, the contracting parties being Mr. Arthur John Pyle, naval pay- master, son of Mr. John Pyle, Cardiff, and brother of Mr. T. H. Pyle, Tennis View, Ammanford, and Miss Edith Corran, of Liverpool. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Walter Corran, was attired in white Georgette, with silver pointed lace knotted with orange blossoms. She wore a bridal veil also, and carried a bouquet of carnations and roses. The bride was attended by Miss Violet Corran and Miss Amy Carr, who looked pretty in shell pink crepe-de- Chine and hats to match. Mr. Archi- bald Pyle (brtfther of the bride- groom) fulfilled the duties of best man. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. W. Lead. The reception was held at the residence of the bride, and among those present were Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Pyle, Tennis View. The presents, which were both numerous and costly, included-bridegroom to bride, seal- skin coat and furs; bridegroom to bridesmaids, gold rings; bride to bride- groom, dressing case. The honeymoon was spent at Ammanford.
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CONFERENCE OF EMPLOYERS & WORK- MEN'S REPRESENTATIVES AT LLANDILO. As the result of a joint conference of employers, workmen' s representa- tives, and the Ministry of Labour ( Wages and Arbitration Department), the latter body being represented by Mr. J. Brown, it was agreed that the wages of the tradesmen in the building trades in the Llandilo district be I s. 4-d. per hour as from October 6th last; and that the wages of labourers exclusively engaged on building trade operations be Is. l-itd. per hour as from October 6th last. The above rates are to remain in operation for three months, and at the end of three months the posi- tion to be reviewed (subject to fourteen days' notice being given by either of the parties), and in the event of failure to arrive at an agreement, the matter to be referred to the Ministry of Labour for arbitration. Journeys of 10' miles and under, train time to be charged one way; over 10 miles, train time to be charged both ways. Walking time, one mile each way to be free; over a mile, to be charged for. The hours worked to be 48 hours per week. The above is a memorandum of the agreement between the Master Builders' Association, Llandilo, and the National Federation of Building Trades Opera- tives, Llandilo Branch, in settlement of a dispute as affecting the wages of tradesmen and labourers in the Llandilo building trades.
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Our Poultry Column. The poultry-keeper with an exten- sive farm will not have a very pleasant time for a while now, because the weather is all against outdoor work; and the one who keeps fowls for a hobby and wants the summer, will give the birds short shrift now. But this is not good for the stock, because they need more attention during the winter than when the spring sun is shining. This is where the intensive culturalist scores. The birds are all kept in the dry; very often, when in big lots, a passage way is made through the house, so that all the feeding and clean- operations can be carried on no matter what the outside elements may be. To get eggs you must keep the feet dry and provide a dry floor raised from the ground. There is no objection to the house being two feet off the ground, except that it needs more support; but if there is clear space of three inches, it is enough to allow the air under, although the least rubbish which col- lects encourages the rats to take up their abode. Where the birds are kept in flocks, one man can attend to more birds than when they are spread out into lots of a dozen or so in each run. These smaller flocks do best, for they grow faster, and should one become ill, it is noticed much quicker, and one gone is missed at once. The number in a lot must depend upon the size of a house, but often up to a hundred can run together; and they can be kept in the one house, providing the drop boards are cleaned each day, and all their wants supplied in the way of water, shell, grit, green food, besides the ordinary rations. I f kept on the semi-intensive plan, that is, a run in which they can be let out on fine days, see that the weather is fine before they are let out. Should the situation be cold and clayey, never let them out in the early morning, but only when dry and the sun is shining for an hour or two. Wet feet will stop the egg supply, and when you have shut up a flock for eggs as above, the idea is to get all you can in the time and then give them a chapge, or, if thought best, clear out, providing the price is satis- factory. All birds hatched before the end cf April should now be laying, or, if not, why not? You will probably find the fault lies with yourself, and that the food is not right or the birds not comfortable. The stock cannot be happy with muddy feet, and though it looks a small thing to the novice, they will soon find that keeping them indoors alters the look of the birds and brings along more eggs. Everything to-day points to less labour, and the dry mash system of feeding will reduce work, and helps along with the first duties. But to always have this food before them is not good, and it cannot be so easily digested as a properly made wet mash. All the coarse foods like bran, malt, culins, maize meal and the meat is best scalded; then you can dry this off with half each ground oats and middlings, and when thoroughly mixed it makes a food which soon begins to nourish the body, and in consequence helps to produce eggs. A good plan in feeding is to go round as soon as light with just a few handfuls of grain to each house, and then have the soft food ready and give a good meal, so that the birds feel comfortable; and when they will be ready for laying, the evening meal must consist of grain, which should be given fairly early so that the birds can find it before it gets dark. It so often happens that one year you may be very successful and have a plentiful supply of eggs, but the next fail in this respect, although the food and treatment is the same. There is more in climatic influence than may be realised, and this is often the cause of failure. x
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Llandovery Mayoral Sunday. His Worship the Mayor, Councillor M. H. Nichols, together with the Aldermen, Councillors, and officials of the Borough Council, attended divine service at Llandingat Church on Sun- day morning last. The Mayor was attired in his robe and chain of office, and was attended to by the Town Clerk (Mr. H. Alfred Thomas) and the Vicar (the Rev. D. Edmondes- Owen) At the church, the service was fully choral, the officiating clergy being the Rev. W. W. Poole Hughes* Warden of Llandovery College, and the curate of the parish. The Vicar took for his text a portion of the 3rd verse of the 21st chapter of St. Matthew: The Lord hath need of them." He mentioned that out of every 10,000 Christian men and women in the world at the present time, there would be only one outstanding saint. The religious calling of the world wanted saints in themselves. Progress was needed, and it rested upon their leaders to carry out the requirements of the people. If they took Birmingham as an example, where some years ago a leader took the lead in having the slums of that great town wiped off. Theyhould bless his name, and to- day they wanted men of that kind—men of faith, full of heaven and the church. Lydia, the rich woman, gave her for- tune to the service of God. They wanted men to-day to give their ser- vice to the generation; men to serve their town. They would have to be prepared, and it was their duty as citizens to support. They should see to it to-day that they tak e the lead and not wait to follow. Llandovery was in the position to set an example. They should recognise the need of the town at the moment, and the call of their leaders. He denounced canvassing at elections, and he and them should see to it that the old ideas were done away with. The sectarian business in the past had occupied a leading role in the life of the people. It was all non- sense, and this again should be done away with. They had misused the right of Wales in the past. If the prospective candidate had the brains, they should give to him the best of their support. It was necessary that they be well organised. Referring to Vicar Prichard, the Vicar said that that renowned preacher of Wales had lit the torch and handed it down to them so that they could carry it. There had never been a man more oppressed. He had no friend among the rich. As far as Lia-icovery was concerned, he had lit the torch, and to-day they were aware of the result. To-day their leaders should not give in, and they had the torch to carry. If during their lifetime they failed to realise their ambitions, then it was their duty to hand the torch on to the coming generation, so that they would be en- abled to carry the project through. Thev jdolis d their town. and they should concentrate all their efforts to the ser ;ce of the Lo\ n. England was to-dav- strong intellectually. It wa= wot 51) He pray ad that God th t" I\ .J.. I woi;.i4; be wit h the Mayor 0 r 'f' coming year of Ci??.
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TO SURMOUNT GWAUN-CAE-GURWEK DIFFICULTY. About 50 colliers have been thrown out of work at the Maerdy Pit, Gwaun- cae-gurwen, their working places having been stopped. In such cases the custom has been to apply the seniority rule. which means that the persons last em- ployed are the ones to be idle. At the Gwaun-cae-gurwen Col- lieries, however, the men in this in- stance have decided not to follow the usual custom, as it would mean a re- arrangement affecting the colliers at both the Maerdy and East Pits, for the two pits are controlled by one lodge. To obviate the difficulties that might be caused by this non-observance of custom, the workmen at the two pits have resolved to support the men whose stalls have been stopped by voluntarily levying themselves. This levy is 3s. per week for the higher paid men, such as colliers, repairers, contract men, &c., 2s. for surfacemen and labourers, and Is. 6d. per week for boys. The total money thus collected is sufficient to pay full wages to the fifty men who arc out of work. The arrange- ment is probably only a temporary one, for already some difficulty is being ex- perienced in getting the levies paid.
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I Llandovery Police Court. At the Petty Sessions, on Friday, before Col. Lloyd Harries and other magistrates, Deputy Chief Constable J. Evans summoned the licensees of the Station Hotel, King's Head, and Blue Bell for charging at the public bar an excess price for rum. Mr. Evans applied for an adjourn- ment, stating that the Executive Officer for the borough had received a wire late the previous evening to the effect that Inspector Williams was suffering from malaria, and could not attend. Capt. W. J. Cremlyn, barrister-at- law (instructed by Mr. Rhys W. Price), opposed the application, stating that he attended that day at great in- convenience, and had no notice that the application would be made until his arrival in Court. He asked the Bench, if they acceded to the appli- cation, to grant defendants' costs for the day. The Bench granted the application, and stated that the question of costs would be decided when the hearing came on, which will be this Saturday.
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PROFITABLE BEES. But for the prevalence of foul breed, the production of honey is a profitable side line to which sufficient attention has never been given. This should be the case more than ever owing to the pre- sent and probable scarcity of sugar. That the consumption of honey in- creased enormously during the war years is evident by the rapid growth in imports. These in the thirteen years ended December 31st, 1914, averaged in values £ 36,000 per annum. In 1915 overseas supplies had advanced to £92,000, in 1916 to £ 187,000, in 1917 to £ 825,000, and in 1918 to £ 1,702,000. The4 retail prices were four times greater in 1918 than 1914. Even allowing for such advance, the au?nt'ties imported were twenty--five L ;nc; vreal, as in 1914.