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Children's Eisteddfod At Llandrindod Wells. KEEN COMPETITIONS. R.A.M.C. ITEMS. The third annual Childrens' Eisteddfod, under the auspices of the Free. Church Council, was held at the Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells, on Wed- nesday, when there were over 100 entries for the competitions, which included singing, pianoforte playing. knitting, cooking, reciting, essays, etc. Major Bowie (Commanding Officer of the Welsh Unit, R.A.M.C.) kindly accepted the presidency, and the conductor was Mr Jeffrey Jones, J.P. The adjudicators were as follows :-fusic, Mr Frank Davies, Builth Welis; literature, Mr R. M. Morgan, M.A.; knitting, Mrs Moseley. The accompanists were Miss Myfanwy Hughes und Miss F. R. Carr. Mr J. H. Jones (Aysgartb) was the hon. sec., and Mr Morgan Morris, presi- dent of the Free Church Council, chairman of the committee. There was wded attendance. The eisteddfod song rendered by Pte. Megicks. R.A.M.C., whose selection was "The Bombardier. The President said it was his first appearance at an eisteddfod, and he was very glad to be present as the programme appeared to be full of interest. It seemed that young children were taught to learn to sing and play at an early stage, and that these events were an encouragement in that direction. This was the best time to learn to sing, as no person ever became a great musician who did not start very young. No one could take up music after they had grown up with any hope of great success. He was himself very par- tial to part-singing without accompaniment. It was, he thought, the most beautiful kind of sing- ingt,, and, from the military point of view, it was what they now wanted to encourage. (Applause.) For the encouragement of the children, he wished to say that what they learned now they would never forget. (Applause.) Solo, "Dare to be a. Daniel," under 10 (seven competed).—The adjudicator said all had done re- markably well, and many of them had sweet little voices. The winners were :—1st, Haydn Jones, Howev; 2nd, Maureen Eadie, Builth Wells; and 3rd, Evelyn Jones, Llandrindod Wells. Prizes were also given to the other four. Pianoforte solo, "Howel ap Einion," under 12 (three competed).—The adjudicator said that an- other time he hoped the committee would select a more difficult piece. All had played the piece quite correctly, and the only difference lie saw was in style. The chief fault was that the children had been taught to strike the piano too hard, which had rather robbed the little air of its beauty. On that point alone he awarded the prizes as follows:—1st, Maggie Hughes; 2nd, Doris John; and 3rd, Hilda Phillips. Pianoforte sight test, 12 to 16.—There were a number of competitors, but the piece was too diffi- cult for most. The first prize went to Miss Gwen Davies (daughter of Rev. D. Arthur Dav- ies), who, the adjudicator said, grasped the piece at once and quite surprised him. The second prize went to Miss Gwen Edwards (Newbridge- on-Wye), who, the adjudicator said, also made a very good attempt. A letter, "How can I best economise during the war?" under 16.—Mr Morgan said that he had received 29 letters. Handwriting generally was good, but spelling was often faulty and the con- etruction of sentences somewhat weak in many of the letters. The letters showed that the children had been splendidly instructed in the subject of the letter, but the general fault was that the let- ters were too impersonal. Mr Morgan gave many amusing illustrations of the suggestions of the Writ-ers, some of which were very happy and very original. The prize was divided between Rachel Jones (Rhvdllvndu) and Gladys Adcock. Narrating Biblical story the best.—1st, Eileen Eadies (Builth Wells), and 2nd, Maureen Eadie (Builth Wells). Both the competitors did well, but there was a slight advantage in favour of the older competitor. The principal chorus contest was for children's choirs of 12, not over 16 years of age, the test piece being "The wild brown bee." The compet- ing parties were Howey Young Musicians (con- ducted by Mr D. C. Jones) and Llandrindod Wells Baptist Tabernacle Party (conducted by Mr T. L. James). The adjudicator said the voices of the first party (Howey) were very good and very eweet, and they blended beautifully together. The rate of movement was about correct, and the intonation was also good. They got just a little mixed in time here and there, and the contralto and soprano were not always quite together. On the whole, it was a very good performance. No. -2 (Llandrindod Wells Baptists) were also good voices, but not so sweet as those of the first party. There was not the same cohesion as with the first party, but the balance was fair on the whole and -so, too, was the tempo, but they commenced rather slowly, but very soon got into the right tempo. The quality of the voices was not equal to that of No. 1 party, and the contraltos were just a little flat here and there. For balance and movement together, blend of voices and sweetness of tone, the prize went to the first choir that sang- Howey Young Musicians. (Loud cheers.) Pencil drawing, Welsh national flag, under ifi.-Nine drawings were sent in, and the draw- ings of "Anxious" and "Young Beginner" were the best. The first prize went to the latter and the second to the former, but it transpired that iboth were by the same competitor, viz., Master Frank Jones (son of Mr and Mrs David Jones, Council School). Mr Morgan said that both these drawings had reached a very high standard, and he advised the competitor to go on. Knitting a pair of mittens, nnder 16— Mrs iVfoseley sent a written adjudication, with a don- ation for the prize fund. She said there had been seven entries, and the standard of the knitting "Was a very high one. This had made the adjudi- cation difficult. There was very little difference between them, but the prizes went as follows 1st, "Dorcas" (Mary Morgan), 2nd, "Poppy" lagiace Lloyd), and 3rdt "Wales" (Nancy Bur- ton). The latter prize was given by Mrs Moseley who added that all the girls were to be congratu- lated on their knitting. Best plate of rock cakes, under 16.—1st, Irene Jones (Aysgarth), and 2nd, Agnes Lloyd (Duf- fryn Road). Four plates were sent in, and Mrs Moseley said all the cakes were good, and the winners' cakes were very excellent and good flavoured. Recitation. "The land of my birth," 9 to 12 (four competed).—Mr Morgan based his adjudica- tion on correctness, enunciation and expression. The first prize went to Crugwen Lewis (Arvon House), who the adjudicator said had given a very good rendering. She emphasised the right words, her enunciation was good, she spoke out well and distinctly, and her expression was good. She had secured 27 marks out of 30. The second prize went to Olwen Harris (Alexandra Road), who had also given a good rendering, with good enuncia- tion. The adjudicator added that the piece had been rather too advanced for the age of the com- petitors. Recitation, "The Destruction of Senacherib," tige 12 to 16.—Two appeared on the platform after a preliminary contest. The adjudicator said both had given very intelligent renderings. Awards :— 1st, Miss Mary Abberley (Trefonen), and 2nd, Miss Gladys Adcock (Rhydllyndu). Recitation, "God is good," under 9 (six com- peted).—The adjudicator said this piece was also too hard for competitors -so young. The win- ners were :—1st, Maureen Eadie (Builth Wells), 2nd and 3rd, divided between Ivor Harris (Alex- andra Road) and Donald Jones (Bryncerdd). Duet, own choice, 16 to 19.—The Misses Owen (Rose Villa) were the only competitors. The ad- judicator said they had good voices and well balanced. It was a very nice duet, and the ren- dering was correct. They sang in good style and were very worthy of the prize. Duet, "Isle of Beauty," under 16 (three pairs competed).—The prizes went as follows :—1st, Misses Eileen Eadie (Builth Wells) and Gwen Edwards (Newbridge-on-Wye), and 2nd, Misses Mary Morgan and Annabel Moses (Intermediate School). The adjudicator said both these duets had good voices and gave correct renderings. They were both fairly well balanced. Action song, by parties of children, own selec- tion.—The Congregational Band of Hope were the only competitors, and the adjudicator said the actions were done with great precision, and the c'hoir was well worthy of the prize. (Ap- plause.) The conductor was Mr Henderson. Solo, own choice, 16 to 19.—Miss Eunice Owen and Miss Gwen Owen (Rose Villa) were the only competitors. The, former sang "The Lost Chord," and the adjudicator said she did fairly well, but the song was a bit too much for her. She was also a bit careless with time in the first part. The latter sang "Ora Pro Nobis," and the adjudicator said that, although this was also rather a difficult song, it was easier to sing than the other one. She had, however, mastered it, and secured the first prize. The second prize went to the first singer. Solo, "Adieu to dear Cambria," 13 to 16 (six competitors).—The first prize was divided between Miss Gwen Edwards (Newbridge-on-Wye) and Miss Annabel Moses (Clvro), and the second went to Miss Joyce Harris (Llandrindod Wells). Solo, "New Year's Eve," 10 to 13 (seven com- peted).—The adjudicator awarded marks as fol- lows :-lst, 8 out of 10; 2nd, 7; 3rd, 6; 4th, 6; 5th, 9; 6th, 6; and 7th, 5. The first prize went to Doris Francis, the second to Doris John, and t)ie third to Daisy Wheeler. Solo, own selection, members of the R.A.M.C.—Five competed, and the prize was won by Pte. Emrys Evans (Bangor Normal Col- lege), who sang "Seek ye the Lord" (Parry). The adjudicator said Pte. Evans had a very good voice and plenty of sympathy with the song he was singing. Light and shade were well done. Recitation, own selection, members of the R.A.M.C.—This was a great contest. No pre- vious reciting contest at Llandrindod Wells had approached it. The adjudicator said he had never had a more difficult task in his life. The first competitor recited "The Revenge" (Tenny- son), and it was one of the finest recitations he had ever heard. Though long, the attention of the audience was sustained throughout, which was in itself a great accomplishment. No. 2 recited "The Patriot" (Browning). This was not such a good piece for public reciting, and the voice was not so good as that of No. 1, but this, too, was a great performance of a very difficult piece. No. 3 recited "If" (Kipling), and this was an excel- lent rendering of a very difficult piece to recite. No. 4 gave "Antony's Oration" (Shakespeare), and this again was a good choice and a very good rendering of a classical piece. No. 5 recited "The Quarrel," which was too slight a piece for an open competition..It was quite a good render- ing, but it did not bear comparison with the others because there was not so much in it. No. 6 re- cited "The Gambler's Wife," which was a fair choice, but his enunciation was not so good as the others. The prize was divided between Nos. 1 and 3, viz., Pte. Gordon Campbell Henry (Dids- bury Wesleyan College) and Nathan Muscat, B.A. (a young Jewish Rabbi). The proceedings closed with the National An- them.

I Death of Mr. J. T. Southall, J.P. Mr John Tertius 'Southall has died at his re-si'l! dence, Parkfields; near Ross, at the advanced age of 94. Like his brother, Mr Henry Southall, who died only a few weeks ago, he was a staunch mem'ber of the 'Society of Friends. He also was a justice of the peace for the county of Hereford, and once unsuccessfully contested North Here fordshire in the Liberal interest against the late Sir James Rankin. Mr Southall stated at the Pales Meeting House last June that it was nearly 80 years ago that he first attended the meeting there, and he has been a constant visitor to Bad- norshire ever since. For many years he travelled through Radnorshire in a. commercial capacity, and, for a long period, seldom missed monthly and quarterly meetings of the society when held ) in the county. He laid one of the foundation stones of Llandrindod Wells Meeting House.

Knighton Soldier In the Thick of the Fighting. DESCRIPTIVE LETTER. Writing to a brother. Driver John Jones, of the R.F.A., son of Mr and Mrs J. Jones, The Birches, Lloiney, says :—"We are in the thick of the fighting now. We are banging away all the time, and the Germans are shelling us day and night. We get but little sleep since we have been on this front as the noise of the guns is almost continuous. The enemy has got the range of our roads and can see us taking the shells to our batteries. We leave it till it is getting dark, and are out half the night regardless of weather, shells, or anything. The enemy are sending their star shells up all the time. They shell us un- mercifully, the shrapnel bursting about our heads. The horses are a little nervous, but we keep on as if it were all nothing, and we know we are giving them the same. The nights are darker, and we have to travel over all kinds of roads, and there arc large holes where their Jack Johnsons have bursted. It is very rough on us at times, but we say, "It's all for old England." We have some very large sums here with us. They send a shell 8501bs., and we drop a few of them every day. so we are smashing a few of them up. It is very wet and muddy, and we are up to our necks in it. Sometimes when the shells are bursting we have to get under our horses for protection. I hope to be with you all again some day, but we can't all expect to get back.

Rhayader Tribunal. I CONDITIONAL AND TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS. A meeting of the District Tribunal was held in the Magistrates' Room, Rhay- ader, on Saturday. There were present Mr B. P. Lewis, J.P., C.C., chairman, Mr E. Mor- gan, J.P., recruiting officer, Mr Graham Clark, J.P., military representative for Llanwrthwl, Messrs. D. Davies, J.P., E. Jones, J.P., D. The mas, J. Jones, E. Price, R. Worthing and G. R-ees. The interest in the proceedings was unabated, the room in the afternoon being crowded. Alto- gether 53 cases of appeals were considered. -Mr J. Jones, agent, appealed on behalf of the sawyer for the estate. He was allowed 3 months. Mr Lewis, Claerwen, appealed for his shepherd, who had charge of over 2,000 sheep, conditional exemption. Mr Pugh, Brondrefawr, farming 940 acres. 340 of which were enclosed, appealed for exemption for his 3 sons, T. Pugh, W. Pugh. S. Pugh, and for his general workman, J. Bounds, the last claim was disallowed, T. Pugh temporary till the 20th May, W. Pugh conditional, and S. Pugh who is in delicate health, conditional ex- emption. Mr Meredith, Hendy, who has a son in France, appealed for his 2 men, granted tem- porary till 20th May. Mr Griffiths, Tyfana, Ab- bey-ewmhir, appealed forson,granted conditionally. Mr Lewis, Fishpool, for his son, waggoner, grant- ed conditional. Mr Rees, member of the Tri- bunal, appealed for his only workman, granted conditionally. Mrs Jones, Gigrin, appealed for exemption for her 3 sons, one already being in the army; Oliver Jones granted exemption, Sidney and Arthur Jones adjourned. Mr Harrier, Green- field, Penybont, appealed for his son, farm bai- liff on the estate, there were 7 men working be- sides carpenters, 3 of whom were of military age. But his son had offered himself to the Welsh Guards, but was rejected as medically unfit for foreign service, but he could be accepted for home service, but he (the father) considered that he was of more service on the land than to home military service, and he was willing any time to be medically examined again, granted conditional exemption. Mr Hainer, Esgir Fawr, sought ex- emption for his 2 sons, one was granted condi- tionally, the other temporary exemption. Mr Price, Cetlos, appealed for waggoner, granted temporary exemption. Mr B. Williams, Cwmclyd, who has sole management of the farm, his father being an invalid, appealed for himself, granted conditional exemption. Mr Jenkins, Dolou Jenkin, for wag- goner, granted conditional. Mr Farmer, Grigin, Rhayader, for himself, granted until April 15th. Mr E. Jones, of the Tribunal, on behalf of his waggoner, granted temporary May 20th. Mr Powel, Carntuadd, on behalf of his waggoner, granted temporary and no appeal. Mr Price, J.P., Nantgwyn, Neuadlwyd, on behalf of his waggoner, granted temporary till May 1st. Mr David Jones, Llidiardau, St. Harmon, created a diversion, for lo from St. Harmon, appeared one who could not speak English, a thorough bred monoglot Welshman. His evidence was inter- preted 'by the Rev. D. Maldwyn Jones. He ap- pealed for his son, who was granted temporary exemption. Mr Hughes, Neudda-, for waggoner, granted temporary exemption. Mr Jones, New- bridge, appealed on behalf of one of her husband's workmen, a shoe smith, who was working shoes for the army, claim not allowed, but they could appeal to military authorities. Mr J. Price Pugh, St. Harmon, conscientious objection, exempt from combatant service. Mr Davies, The Park, for shepherd of Penrochor, allowed temporary exemp- tion. Mr D. Pritchard, Pistjllgwyn, general workman, allowed conditional exemption. Mr Davies, Faldlas, general workman, allowed con- ditional exemption. Mr Lewis, Gilfach, for his son, one son in the army, of whom no tidings heard since last September, granted conditionally. Mr Williams, Upper Llwyn, appealed for his son, granted conditional exemption. Mr Jones, Coed- mynach, appealed for his son, granted conditional exemption. Mr Jones, Bryn, for his only work- man, granted conditional exemption. Mr A. Lloyd, Gilfach, appealed for his waggoner, grant- ed temporary exemption till May 20th. Mr T. Lewis, Werncynydd, appealed for his waggoner, granted temporary exemption May 20th. Mr Owen, Troedrhiwdrain, appealed for his shep- herd, granted conditional exemption. Mr Price, appealed for his waggoner, granted temporary ex- emption. Mr Lewis, Glanela.n, appealed for his son J. R. Lewis, his cowman, his other son, Mr Pugh Lewis having rejoined the colours, granted conditional exemption. Mr Lewis, Glyn, son of Mr Lewis, Glanelan, appealed for himself, grant- 'N lr Ster)liens, Glan- ed conditional exemption. Mr Stephens, Glan- llyn, appealed for his waggoner, granted tem- porary exemption. Mr Lewis, Hendre, appealed for his waggoner, granted temporary exemption. Mr J. D. Evans, Wern, appealed for his 2 sons, he himself working much of his time on the road, one conditional exemption, other claim disallow- ed. J. Lloyd, Bryncanol, claimed .for himself as small-holder and supporter of parents, claim disallowed. Mr B. P. Lewis claimed for his man Alfred Keylock, allowed temporary till May 20th.

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ROADMEN FOR FARMS. BUILTH COUNCIL'S DISCUSSION. LEFT TO SURVEYOR. Mr T. Pugh (Wernfawr) presided at the last meeting of Builth Rural Council. A letter was read from Penbuallt Parish Coun- i cil, calling attention to the unsatisfactory condit- ion of a footpath leading to Glancwmddwr foot- j bridge. ■ The surveyor remarked that, if it had not 1/ecn for the high water in the river, he would have had the work done long ago, and it would npw be carried out as soon as possible. Mr Edward Owen moved the roadmen be re- leased for farm-work on April 17th. Farmers, he said, were face to face with a great shortage of labour. Last year they were anxious to get the services of the roadmen when they could. The chairman said he was anxious the roadmen should be released when they were required on the land, 'but whether they would be required as early as the date mentioned by Mr Owen was another question. Mr Isaac Thomas said he would be glad to know what the surveyor's opinion was on the matter. The surveyor said the council should let him have a man at his control for some period each week, so as to keep things going. He did not consider that it would matter very much at pre- sent if the men were taken off the road for six months or so during the summer. Mr S. G. Tulk asked if the council were pre- pared to give the men einployment on the road if they would not work on the farms'? The chairman understood that half the road- men had been taken off the road by Brecon Rural Council, but he wished to treat all the men alike. The surveyor favoured the suggestion of taking the men away for a certain time rather than to send some of them off altogether. Mr Joshua Price said the roadmen only worked half-a-day on Saturday, and, if they were to be employed on the road two days a week, Saturdays should not always be one of their days. Mr Rees Jones suggested the men should decide themselves when and where to work for the farmers. Mr Roger Evans remarked that the arrange- ments should be left in the hands of the surveyor. Mr J. Jones considered April 17th was rather too early for roadmen to be taken on farms, as, later on, the men who were now occupied on the farms would be called up. The chairman said he favoured the roadmen working their whole time with the farmers when they were wanted. The surveyor remarked that some of the men were not willing to work on farms, and if they would be allowed to work on the road all their time, they would not go on the farms at all. The matter was entrusted to the surveyor.

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Rhayader Resignation. I Clerk for Forty Years. I COUNCILLORS PAY WELL-DESERVED TRIBUTE. ALLEGED ENCROACHMENT. Mr B. P. Lewis (chairman) presided at Rhav- ader Rural District Council on Wednesday. Others present were Rev. D. L. Thomas and Messrs. David Davies, John Evans, William Evans, John Jones (Cwmcamddwr), John Jones (Llanwrthwl), Evan Morgan, David Mills, Ed- ward Price, Evan Price, Thomas Stephens, E. E. Thomas, G. M. Jarman (clerk), J. Powell (sur- veyor) and R. Worthing (sanitary inspector). A letter was read from the Local Government Board, asking the council to release all medical men of military age, employed by the council, so as to enable them to join the colours. The chairman remarked they were at present very short of medical men in that district, as they had only one left, and he had to cover a very wide area. The clerk was asked to inform the Board ac- cordingly. The chairman remarked that, whilst on his way to the meeting, he received intimation that their clerk had made up his mind to resign, and then proceeded to read a letter from Mr Jarman, in which he desired to relinquish his post as clerk, after having the honour to serve them for a large number of years. He also thanked them for the great kindness they had always shown him during his term of office. The chairman, continuing, re- gretted the fact that Mr Jarman had made up his mind to sever his connection with the council. He had served as clerk to the Board of Guardians, and, a-Iso, to the council for nearly 40 years, and, as chairman of the council, he wished to say that no one regretted Mr Jarman's resignation more than he did. They were all of one mind that Mr Jarman had been an excellent clerk, and his books were always well kept, as was testified by the District Auditor. If any question of importance came before the council, they always acted right if they proceeded in accordance with the clerk's instructions. He was afraid it was useless endea- vouring to prevail upon the clerk to continue in -office, and he felt glad to say he was retiring with the best wishes of the council, and hoped he would live in their midst for many a long year. (Ap- plause.) Mr Edward Price associated himself with what Mr Lewis had said. A more efficient clerk than Mr Jarman no authority required He had known Mr Jarman many years, but since he be- came a member of the Board of Guardians he had come in closer touch with him, and always found him courteous and kind. He felt truly sorry he had resigned.. Mr David Davies said he could endorse every word said with reference to Mr Jarman, and felt they were losing an excellent servant. They all regretted parting with him. Rev. D. L. Thomas remarked that, as a new member of the council, he was pleased to sup- port what had been said. It was realty a. land- mark in the history of that authority as well as in the history of Mr Jarman. He did not know whether Mr Jarman had made up his mind not to re-consider his decision, and he felt disposed to suggest he should be asked to re-consider his resig- nation. Mr Jarman observed that he was unable to re- consider his decision. It was, indeed, a great wrench for him to sever his connection with the council, and, also, with his kind and old friends. He was sincerely sorry to part with them. Mr J. Jones (Llanwrthwl) tendered his resig- nation as a member of Rhayader Tribunal, stat- ing he was unable to attend the meetings. The chairman said he was sorry Mr Jones was unable to act. Rev. D. L. Thomas proposed that Mr E. Thomas (Doliago) should be appointed. The chairman said Mr Thomas's name was mentioned at last meeting, but, owing to the fact that he was a member of the Advisory Commit- tee for Llanwrthwl, his name was withdrawn. Mr Thomas remarked that he had been ap- pointed on the advisory committee some time ago, but that the committee had not been called together, the military representative having done the work without consulting the committee. Mr Edward Price seconded the appointment of Mr Thomas, providing he would resign from the advisory committee. Mr Thomas agreed to resign, and was appointed to act on Rhaya-der Tribunal. Mr Powell (Cage End, Llanyre) appeared be- fore the council with regard to a. certain alleged encroachment near his house at Llanyre. He said he had received a letter from the council re- lative to the alleged encroachment. It was true he erected a. shed on a. piece of waste ground near his place, but he was not aware the ground was public. He was prepared to pay the annual ac- knowledgment mentioned by the council. The surveyor said he had received complaints from Mr Lewis (Llanyre) that the. shed was on public property. The council agreed that the building should re- main, Mr Powell to pay an annual sum of 2/6. The surveyor reported that Mr Price Rogers (Llanyre) had diverted a certain water-course near his land at Llanyre, and the council gave orders to the surveyor to have the old water-course open- ed up.

I AGRICULTURAL APPEALS TO COLWYN'S TRIBUNAL. NUMEROUS TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS. Mr H. Evan-Thomas (chairman) presided at Colwyn Tribunal on Monday. Others present were Messrs. Thomas Davies (Vronolau), Edwin Davies (Wernhusmon), Wm. Protheroe (Glan- nant), T. L. Vaugha,n (Llandrindod) and W. W. Lennard (clerk). Major Aubrey Thomas repre- sented the military authorities. In respect to the appeal of Mr Alfred Meredith (Castle Crab), the employer. Mr Bowen, said he farmed 300. ac.res of land, 25 of which was under the plough, and Mr Meredith was the only mam he had on the land. Exemption was granted till March 21st, and, as the man was unattested, he would not be required till May 21st. Mr Thomas Jones (Crossway, Cregrina), rural postman, appealed for exemption on the grounds of defective eyesight, and his case was adjourned for medical examination. Mr Thomas Morgan (Latho, Cregrina) appeal- ed on the ground that he was the only man on a farm of 43 acres, and of which 8 or 9 were under cultivation. The only other person on the farm was a house-keeper. The chairman, announcing the decision, said he would be exempted till called upon by the military authorities. Miss Price (Tygwyn, Llandrindod) applied in respect to Mr Arthur Owen, remarking that he was the only man on her farm, which was managed by herself and sister. Absolute exemption was granted as long as the man remained in their em- ployment. The application of the employer of Mr Charles Wright (Dolfawr) was next considered, and ex- emption was granted to May 13th. Three months' exemption was granted to Mr Thomas Jones (Matts Cottage). Mr Stephen Hamer (Noyaddllwyd, Llanfaredd) appealed on behalf of his employee, Mr Henry Rees Powell, and exemption was granted till May 15th. Mr Middleton (Penhankan, Disserth) appealed for his son, aged 20 years, and absolute exemp- tion was in his case granted. Mr Morga.n (Smithfield, Builth Road), on be- half of his son, Edward Ernest, applied for ex- exemption from service. Mr Morgan said that if his son were ta.ken he would have to give up the land. Exemption to May 15th was agreed to. .?,fr Fi-.in Prjc(, (oceii Mr Evan Price (occupier of Rhiwlas. lllan, faredd) was granted absolute exemption, as, also, was Mr J. Jones (Dolberthog, Llandrindod). The latter's employee, Mr Chas. Moss, was givkn to March 21st. Mr Wm. Albert Evans (Edw View, Cregrina) was granted absolute exemption, and, in the majority of the other remaining cases, exemptions were only granted till May 15th.

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I Llandrindod Eisteddfod, ADJUDICATION CRITICISED. Sir,—Will you allow me, through the medium of your paper, to criticise the adjudication of the pianoforte solo in the children's eisteddfod, held at Llandrindod on March 15th. Some of the' candidates were accused of playing "too hard." In my opinion, th-ey played with good tone and feeling, and with plenty of variety of light and shade, which is essential to a true interpretation of this musical composition. No one. who reads the poem, would surely dream of reciting or sing- ing it in a quiet or pianissimo style. The dom- inate note is one of passionate love and longing for the beautiful maiden who receives her lover's wooing with coldness and indifference. There is scope in every line for infinite variety of tone and passionate outburst of feeling, rising to a climax in the latter part of each verse, which is expressed in music by a. full crescendo. I think the committee would do well in future to choose a composition written for the pianoforte only, and of sufficient length to test the true musical ability of the candid a tec. I Yours, &c., ELIZABETH BENTLEY, L.R.A.M.

R.A.M.C. AT LLANDRINDOD. I INTERESTING DOINGS. The men were given a half-holiday on Friday :n honour of -St. Patrick's Day. A report, of the R.A.M.C. reciting and singing contests at Albert Hall on Wednesday appears in another column. Pte. Roberts (Bala-Bangor College) introduced the service at the Congregational Church on Sun- day evening. Pte. Williams, who recited "The Gamblers Wife" at the Eisteddfod, preached at the Presby- terian Church on Sunday evening. The Welsh parade service, on Sunday, was to the Wesleyan Church, when Pte. Jones. of Headingley College, presided. Pte. Partridge laD Englishman) presided at the organ, and all the English he heard was "Bobby Burns" and "lisli lie heard was "Bobby Burns" Pte. A. Salmon i Richmond College) preached at the. Wesleyan Church on Sunday evening. and Pte. Williams at the Presbyterian Church 1ll the evening. Assistance was also given by one of the men at the Congregational Church. A successful social and dance were recently held in the evening at the Grand Pavilion. Cajd games were indulged in and refreshments par- taken of. and an enjoyable musical programme was contributed by Pte. Walton, Pte. Binns. F.R.C.O.. Lee.-Cpl. Brimelow, Messrs. Chas. Trotman, J. Heigh way, Oliver and A. F. ViI, liers, Miss Oldbury, Miss May Mills, and Miss Maiming (Metropole). The M.C. 's for the. dance were Messrs. Frank Mills and Seymour Edwards, and the music was provided by Miss Blades (Metropole) and Mr J. Frith. Arrange- ments were made by Mr W. A. Millward. In order to awaken interest in football, it has been decided to put the Llandrindod Wells Cup up for competition. Mr Penry Jones, always to the fore in matters sportive, has the arrangements well in hand, and hopes to collect sufficient money to present medals to the winners. It is anticipa- ted that eight teams or so will take part, and some good sport is promised, as there are amongst the men some capable exponents of the game. The open social at the Friends' Meeting House on Monday week was successful, and a fair num- ber of men attended. Solos were rendered by Miss M. Grindley. Miss W. Sherbourne, Mrs T. J. Cross and Miss M. Greenwood, a duet by Mrs Cross and Miss Grindley, and a cornet solo by Pte. Sydney Beynon. Miss R. James and Miss R. J. James were the accompanists. Compe- titions also took place, and games wore played. Refreshments were provided. Pte. W. R. Morris (Bala-Bangor College), at the close, expressed the thanks of the men, and his speech found hearty support. These socials are to be regular fea- tures for Tuesday evenings for the next three weeks. Under the auspices of the Town War Rehef Committee, Welsh flags and postcards were sold by many ladies in support of the Fund for com- forts for Welsh troops, of which fund Mr Win. Lewis is rendering magnificent national service as hon. secretary.

I I The Pipe Track. I BURST NEAR KNIGHTON. LITTLE DAMAGE DONE. About half past two on Saturday morning, the bell, connected with the Birmingham Pipe Track, which works automatically, warned Mr Bridge- water, of the Well House, Knighton, that some- thing had gone wrong. He immediately proceed- ed down the track, and on nearing the Milebrook he met Mr Bennet, the coachman, who had hea-rd the burst. The scene of the breakage was nearly opposite the stables of Milebrook House, about two miles from Knighton. Mr Bridgewater, who has charge of this length of the track, at once telephoned to Ludlow. from whence a- gang was despatched to do the necessary repairs. It wae ascertained that only one pipe had been damaged, and another pipe was brought from Bucknell to fill its place. After working continuously until Sunday morning, the matter was set right and very little damage was done.

Proceeds of the recent whist-drive held at Hay, to raise funds to enable the women of the town to provide comforts for our soldiers, amounted to X7 4s.

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