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XOH! DEAR DOCTOR! *\T" 'X OR! DEAR DOCTOR! j ?? STOP ONE [()MKT. ? j x MIST MY DAHMXG. DH;? /V THERE IS VERY LITTLE HOPE. BIT THY TUDOR WILLIAMS' PATENT BALSAM OF HONEY. WHAT IS IT? TUDOR WILLIAMS' PATENT BALSAM OF HONEY Is an essence of the purest and most efficacious herbs, gathered on the Welh hills and valleys in the proper season, when their virtues are in full perfection, and combined with pure Welsh Honey. All the ingredients are perfectlT put- WHAT IT DOES? TUDOR WILLIAMS' PATENT BALSAM OF HONEY Cures Coughs. Colds. Bronchitis. Asthma, Whooping Cough, Cronp. and all disorders of the Throat, Chest, and Dungs. Wonderful Cure for Children's Coughs after Measles. It is invaluable to weak-chested men. delicate women and children. It succeeds where all other re- medies fail. Sold by all Chemists and Stores in 1/li, 9/9 and 4/6 bottles. Sample bottles sent by post for J/3) 2/9 and 5, Great, savings by purchasing larger size bottle. WHAT IT HAS DONE FOR OTHERS! A Stipendary and Magistrate in the County of Glamor- gan F "I feel it my duty to inform you that I have been using your Tudor Wililaiiis' lial -'Iln of Honey in my family. which is a large one, for many years, and have proved its great value, having used nothing else for Cough during Measles. Whooping Cough, and Bronchitis, and can highly recommend it to all parents for such complaints. YOU NEED NOT SUFFER! Disease is a sin, inasmuch that if you act rightly, at the right time, it can, to a great extent, be avoided. Hero Is the preventative. The first moment VOII start with sore throat, take a dose of TUDOR WILLIAMS' PATENT BALSAM OF HONEY. It has saved thousands! It will save you. It is pre Dared bv a fullv qualified chemist, and is. by virtue of its composition. eminently adapted for all cases of Cougbs, C.M.. Bronchitis. Asthma etc.; it exercises a d?t influence upon the mucous lining of the thnwt windpipe, and small air vessels, so that nottn?n?g ?but warmed pure air passes into the lungs. THE CHILDREN LIKE IT. It's the product of the Honeycomb chemically treated to get the best results. THEY ASK FOR IT! So different from Most Medicines. Nice to take. Cures Quickly. For vocalists and public speakers it has no equal. It makes the voice as clear as a bell. Be not deceived. The popularity of Tudor Williams' Patent Balsam of Honey has resulted in many imitations being placed on the market. When buying, therefore, see that the name TUDOR WILLIAMS is on each bottle, and refuse anv preparation advanced as being "Just as good," or :'A little cheni)t,r." Insist on Tudor Williams' BALSAM OF HONEY. Manufacturer: D. TUDOR WILLIAMS, MEDICAL HALL, ABERDARE. f?4) \GKNTS—Messrs. W Tudor, Charles and GwiUim, J. C. B. Morris, Chemists, Breeon; G. M. Pekkins, Chemist, Knighton; T. A. Coltman. Cheniist Builth Wells; .0. I. Williams, Chemist, Llanwrtyd Wells; W. Thorns, Chemist, Talgarth. Mlo/zio
! j Children's Corner
j Children's Corner J BY "UNCLE TOM." ) I BY "UNCLE TOM." .I r, 3 • r My dear nephews and nieces,—Once again I wish to druw your attention to the competition, announced be- low, for February. Much can be written of- the musi- ciitii.pa.,t and present—of our two counties, and the competitors, who succeed in compressing the most in- teres ting and accurate fact into the limited number of words, will certainly obtain the highest marks. The examiners always emphasise the value of correct spell ing and neat writing, and the reiiitiniiig .4;ut-,Ject-En, iisfi—depends upon a competitor's knowledge of gram- mar atiq power to assimilate the style and language of recognised good writers. Read all the best books that come your way and you will soon master the ele- ment's of' good composition. Wishing you every success in your attempts. remain, with sincere regards, Your affectionate UNCLE TOM.
FEBRUARY COMPETITION.
FEBRUARY COMPETITION. Best essay 011 "Mnsicians of Brecon and Radnor— Past and Present." Open to elementary school-children in Brecon and Radnor. Include name, address, and age in your contribution. Marks will he given as followIntelligence, 160; English, 80; spelling. 80; and hand-writing, 80. Prizes.—1st, 2/6; 2nd. 1/6; 3rd, 1/ The essavs must not exceed 250 words. The com- positions must also be the bonafide work of competitors t hem&elves.. The last day for receiving essays will be Saturday. February 24th, and these should be properly stamped and addressed to Uncle Tom, care of "Brecon and Rad- nor Expre s," Brecon.
Farmers and Labour. j
Farmers and Labour. :\IIt PROTHERO AND THE WAR OFFICE, Mr R. E. Prothero, President of the Board of Agri- j culture, speaking at a meeting of farmers at Preston on Saturday, was asked to state definitely whether the potato price as fixed was a maximum or a minimum. He said that no prices whatever were hAed for the early, or second early, varieties of the 1011 crop, and the; price of £6 per ton in six-ton lots for the main crop was a minimum and not a maximum. He appealed especially to dealers not to hold up seed potatoes. Referring to the labour question, he said that what agriculturists wanted was finality, so that they would: know once for all what they had and what they had not, and so lay their plans for the future. The arrange- ment now made with the War Office was that, first of all, the War Office was calling up Was,- "A" men who who had been refused certificates of exemption from the tribunals. These were the 30,000 men, which was the number for the whole country, and no more could he taken from agriculture without the express approval and sanction of the War Cabinet. No men holding certificates of exemption would be caHcd up, and any such who had been called up would be returned to their civil occupation.-<T^5| SPSS Subject of course, to military necessity, no more Class "13" and Class "C" men were to betaken from agriculture. In a fervant appeal for universality of .sacrifice Mr Prothero said that unless wejcould all rise to that ideal, tir(,l step which Ni,oti l (I lead then we had taken a downward step which would lead at no distant date to defeat and disaster.
Builth Board of Guardians.
Builth Board of Guardians. M.O. JOINS UP. Mr Thos. Davies (chairman) presided at the meet- ing of Builth Board of Guardians on Monday. Pre- sent also werejRevs. Dd. Owen, S. II. Wcnham, D. Lewis Davies, Lewis James, and Messrs J. Jones, I Thos. Pugh, It. Powell, Dd. Davies, 1. Thomas, S. G. Tulk, R. Evans, "Isaac Davies, Thos. Richards, J. O. Bufton, E. Williams, Dd. Davies, Jas. Jones, J. L Davies, W. Prothero, Ed. Probert, Thos. Davies, Jas. Pryce, J. Price, Ed. Davies, Thos. Price, T. P. Lewis (relieving officer), D. J. Richards (master), and W. W. Lennard (deputy clerk). Dr. W. Black JoneS (medical officer) also attended. A letter was received from the Llanwrtyd Wells Nursing Association, asking the Board to renew its subscription of t3 3s. Od. Mr J. O. Button said that if the Association took up nursing the poor-he would readily support the renewal. The Board decided to renew its subscription. A resolution from the Brentford Union, with refer- ence to re-organisation of registration arrangements., etc., was allowed to lie on the table. A circular letter from the Local Government Bourd, requesting the board to invest in the War Loan, was atso left on the table, the dc puty-clerk stating the board had none too much. Dr. T. R. Tarbet (Llanwrtyd Wells) appeared be- fore the Board and said he was very sorry they had to severe connections for a time. He was about to join the Royal Army Medical Corps and he wished to thank them, especially the deputy-clerk and Mr Lewis, for the courtesy they had shown him. They had worked together for many years but had not had the slightest quarrel. He hoped they would appoint Dr. Horswood in his place. The Board accepted the resignation with regret and thereupon appointed Dr Ilorswood to fill the vacancy until he canio back.
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How Soldiers Cure Sore, Tender,…
How Soldiers Cure Sore, Tender, Feet, Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, etc in the Trenches. CORPORAL THOS. S. WILRURN, OF THE I R.A.M.C. ALSO TELLS WHAT TO DO FOR I FEET THAT ACHE. BURN. SMART. t SWELL AND BLISTER. Modidal men tell us corns, callouses, bunions, chilblains, etc., .arc simply indications of tissue in- jury to which the feet arc susceptible, due to their distance from the hea.rt and consequent defective" blood circulationthrongh shoe pressure, tajid great stra.in. In my case I found tJiat various advertised powders, ointments, etc., only increased the tor- tun-, but simply placing the feet in a hot foot- bath coniJadning a ta-blespooniful of common Reudel bath saltrates wiJlalwavs afford instant relief !d a permanent cure. It was one day while resting niv legs in hot saltrated water to reduce rheumatic SORE FEET, TIRED FEET, ANY KIND Cf BAD FTET swelling, pain and stiffness thtat I discovered the remarkable effects upon foot troubles. Even the worst corns soften and come right out, root and all, leaving only a small hole that soon closes. YOll just sit and feel the medicated and oxygenated water drawing all the pain und puffin*ss out of the feet while soothing irritated nenrves. It stimulates die circulation and immediately disperses the blood congestion, which al One. causes chilblains. It also clears the pares, and renders the skm active, healthy, and free from offensive odour or effects of acid perspuliation, thus -banishing any sort of bad foot trouble for all time. The ordinary Reudel bath saltrates can be obtained at slight cost from any chemist, a.nd a half-pound packet is a most welcome present for your friend in the trendies. I know, from the competition here for packets I re- cc-i ve occasionally'. NOTE.-Le-tttvs si-iiiLltir to the above, regarding the use of saltrated water for "ttencli feet" and the various other painful afflictions, likii-e also been received from the following and numerous other soldicrs-Sergt. R. Schooledge. A.S.C., -Al.r. Sergit. C. S. Turner, R.A.M.C., Corpl. Thos. Jukes, A.S.C., Carpr. J. R. Pitts, A.S.C., M.T., Corp. Jim Sullivan,'Armv Phvsical Trainer. Corp. R. Clm-les, A. S.C., M.T>
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Taff-Fawr Valley. !
Taff-Fawr Valley. RESERVOIR AND SUBSIDIARY WORKS. I The motion by Cardiff Corporation to set aside the award of the arbitrator with reference to a contract between Mr Lewis Phillip Nott and the corporation for the building of a reservoir and subsidiary works at Taff-Fawr Valley, Breeonshire. was dismissed in the King's Bench Divisional Court on the 6th inst. The court was satisfied there was evidence supporting the ar- bitrator's awards. The contract price was over £ 200,000. and the dispute related principally to the question of "extras the cor- poration submitting that the findings of the arbitrator (Mr Edward Sandeman) were not justified. Mr Holman Gregory, K.C., and Mr Bruce Thomas (in- structed by Messrs. Smith. Rundell, and Dods) were for the corporation. Mr Walter. K.C., and Mr Szlumper (instructed by Messrs. Kendalt. Price, and Francis) re- presenting the respondent. I u Charge Against Arbitrator. I Mr Justice Bailhache said they were asked to set aside the award on the ground of alleged legal miscon- duct on the part of the arbitrator, the contention of the corporation being that some of his findings were not supported by the evidence, and that he went outside the scope of his inquiry. In November, 1910, the cor- poration entered into a contract with Mr Nott, hut the work was suspended after the war started. Difficult- ies. arose about cc-rtain work, the main dispute relating as to whether certain items were rightly described as "extras" or not. The result was that Mr Nott sent in a claim specifying some 21 items, in respect of which he claimed extra payment as to all of them except one (a claim for alleged delay). Altogether, he claim- ed £ 34,900. and the arbitrator allowed him nine claims, awarding the sum of £ 12,360. In the contract there I were very elaborate and careful conditions designed to safeguard the corporation against claims of "extras,in and the corporation's (-a?e was that the "extras" in que-tiori could not he properly allowed. Not being satisfied with the arbitrator's award, the corporation I now asked the court to set it aside, or send it back for amendment, and it was said that the arbitrator had found certain "facts" in his award for which there was no evidence to support such findings. That was de- scritted as "¡eg¡¡.1 misconduct," and it was urged that in such circumstances the award could not he allowed to stand. I Judge's Doubts. His Lordship said he was not at all sure that that was right, and he had grave doubts, largely for the reason that, in order to ascertain the facts, it was necessary to go through the whole of the evidence taken before the arbitrator in order to ascertain whether there was any fault to he found with his findings on fact. He (the judge) was the more doubtful about the matter, when he looked at one of the findings of fact, which was said to be sufficient "legal misconduct" to compel the court to send back the award The court had heard this case argued on the assumpt- ion that it would he possible for them to set aside the award for "legal misconduct" in that particular re- spect, hut it was quite clear from the authorities counsel had quoted that the courts would not deal with the matter at all in the way of serding the award back or setting it aside unlN> they were satisfied there was no evidence to support the findings of fact. I Evidence to Support Findings. The learned judge added that he was quite satisfied that there was evidence supporting the findings',jf tit,, arbitrator, and, with regard to the engineer, his lord- ship thought there was evidence given before the arbi- trator upon which he might find a,, he did. The result wa that this motion by the corporaticn Ldkd. and must be dismissed, with costs. Mr Justice Atkin concurred.
National Provincial Bank.
National Provincial Bank. LORD IXCHCAPE AND AFTER WAR jAt the annual genera) meeting of the National Pro- 'nudal Bank of England, the chairman (the Right Hon. Lord Inchcape) made an interesting speech on the finan- cial situation generally, and also instructed the share- holders with many pleasing features of the past year's history of the bank. He said that not only from the lianking point of view, but- from the national point of view, soundness in our finance is indispensable to the success which we mean to achieve. No one could have foreseen at the outset of this war that the time would arrive when, by means of permanent and temporary loans, the Government would have been able to meet a war expenditure of close on 3.000 millions. with ita credit unimpaired and with the flag of its gold standard still flying. There was no better security in the world 'han that offered by the new loan, having behind it, I as it has, not only the wealth and resources of the rni. ted Kingdom, but the energy, the enterprise, and the industry of its people. When the war finished there ¡ Inight. Iw a period of trade activity, but how long that would last was a matter of uncertainty. The whole of Europe would have much leeway to recover before it reached the position which it occupied before the war, hut he was satisfied this country, with its resources and energetic people, would emerge from the catacly" sm as speedily, if not more speedily, than its enemies. and if the result of the war is the removal once and for ever of the menace of Prussianmilitarism and the monstrous idea that Germany's mission was to rule not only Europe but the greater part of the world, the sacrifices they were making for the benefit of posterity and in the in- tere-ts of humanity would not have been made in vain. (Applause). With regard to their own banking balance sheet. Lord Inchcape said Our deposits in 1915 showed an increase on the preceding year of over six millions. Now a new record is disclosed for 191fi with a further increase of 10 millions, and with a total of 100 millions sterling— 'applause)—while our customers, I am glad to say. again show a considerable increase in numbers. The number of our staff serving with his Majesty's forces now amounts to 1.175. Of those who have gong to the front 71 have given their lives for their country, 89 have been severely wounded, seven have been taken prisoners. 14 have received the Military Cross, and four have been mentioned in despatches. (Applause). The rel"rt=e of so la'-gc a proportion of our staff for the war has resulted in our employing not less than 1.174 lady clerks, a departure which in the main has In eminent- ly successful. This is no slight evidence of the man- n-r in which the women of this country have buckled to
Rheumatism—Kidney Troub!e.
Rheumatism—Kidney Troub!e. Rheumatism il; due to uric acid and crystals in the joints and muscles, the result of excessive urit acid bt the system that the kidneys failed to remove as nature intended, and this acid is also the cause of backache, lumbago, sciatica, gout, urinary trouble, stone, gravel, dropsy. Estora Tablets, a specific based on modern medical science, arc the successful treatment, and have cured numberless obstinate cases after the failure of all other tried remedies, which accounts for them superseding out.-of-date medicines soid at a price be- yond all but the wealthy. Estora Tablets fully war- rant their description—an honest rem-dy at an honest price. 1/3 per box of 40 tablets or 6 for 61. AU Chemists or postage free from Estora Co., 132. Charing Cross Road. London. W.C. Brecon Agent. Walter Owillim. M.P.<v. Medical Hall: Builth Wells Agent, T. A. Coltman, M.P.S., The Pharmacy. tp
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Panderyn Licences. j I
Panderyn Licences. ALI, ()NE. I The annual licensing sessions for the petty sessional i division of Penderyn were held at Cefn-coed, near Mer- they, on Thursday, Col. J. -T. Jones presiding. Deputy Chief Constable Hands, in his annual report. stated there was one licensed house to every 150 of the inhabitants in the area. During the year proceedings were taken against four licence-holders, three of whom were convicted. Three persons were convicted for drunkenness and four for having been drunk and dis. orderly (including one female). Notice of objection had been served on the licensee of the Rose and Castle Inn, High Street, Cefn, on the grounds that it was no longer required. The licensed houses generally had been very well conducted. A!\ the licence. werCl renewed, with the exception of the Rose and Castle, which was adjourned for a fort- night.
Presteign Licensing Sessions.I…
Presteign Licensing Sessions. At Presteign Licensing Sessions, before Mr J. H. Wale and Mj G. W. Preece, the report of the Acting Chief Constable stated that there were 10 fuJiy-Iicensed houses and one grocer'" licence. He presumed that no appleation would he made for the renewal of the latter, as the holder of the lice-nee had left the district a the premises had been closed for the past eight months. During the past year three persons were proceeded against and convicted for drunkenness., as against six in the previous year. One licensee had been proceeded against and fined for disobeying the Liquor Control Order. The population was 1809, which gave an aver- age of 181 persons to each house. The chairman said the bench had decided to adjourn the renewal of the Duke's Arms Hotel licc till the next court, so that an aperture might be bricked up. If it were there would be no objection to the licence. The other lieen- | ccs would all be renewed.
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I - DRINK AND THE WAR. I
DRINK AND THE WAR. í'ir,Y 0111' correspondent, who .-i"I: him> f "A Voice from Wales," has, by his letter, s-i nie thinking. I may possibly be taking the wrong vi> « of it. but it certainly does appear to 111.• that our fri"Jlt! 1111- failed to grasp the true situation. I do hope I shall not be misunderstood. It would ap- pear that eitlier our frkllll has set up drink a- his idol, and is not sufficiently strong to overthrow it without- calling upon Mr Lloyd Ccorgc—-who, by the way, has plenty of other work to do at present—1 .> help him out of his difficulty, or he must L ■ one of tho-e self- righteous people who imagine that because some men believe that to take an occasional plus? of beer is good, they, who arc so perfect, 11111-t needs «tcp in and take it away. If "A Voice from Wales" thinks for a moment that he is helping the cause of real temperance —as opposed to the so-called temperance of the crank. he i- hopelessly mi-taken. Yours. &c.. I "CYMRO."
I Welsh Methodist Leader,
I Welsh Methodist Leader, r LATi: HEY. JOHN DAVIES. PANDY. [ The death in reported of the Rev. John Davie-, l'.S.A.. Pandy, near Abergavenny. Born in IS4.i,, the deceased gentleman was a native of Myddfai, Carmarthenshire, and received his early education at the Carmarthen Grammar School. He commenced preaching at 10, and proceeded to a grammar school at Merthyr. kept by Mr Evan Williams, M.A. While at Merthyr he fell Un- der the influence of the late Thomas Stephen-, the au- thor of "The Literature of the Kymry." from whom he r acquired much of the exactness of detail which he manL fested in later years as the authority par excellnece 011 the history of Welsh Calvinistic Methodism. From Merthyr he proceeded to Treveeca. where he greatly distinguished himself in Latin, history and literature, and, at the clo;e of his five years' training, received a call to the English Churches of Pandy and Forest Coal Pit, on the horder of Monmouthshire and Breeon- hire, where lie remained for the rest of his life. Of the public honours in the gift of the connexion he received his full share. He was twice examiner at Tre- veeca; for three years (1396-9) he acted as secretary of the South Wales Association; he delivered the ad- dress on "Church Polity" at the Llandilo Association in August. 18!):i: and was eleete<l Moderator of the As- sociation in 1904. He also acted as secretary of the General Assembly in 1888-89, and was accorded the "blue ribhem" of the Corpli in London in 1915, when he was elected Moderator of the Assembly. Hi, public services were manifold. As parish coun- cillor, governor of Abergavenny Secondary School, alder- man of the County Council for Monmouth and a justice of the peace for the county, )Le spent himself in the public weal, while as an antiquary and historian his post bag bore proof of the value attached by an ever- growing circle of savants to his counsel and opinion. He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, a mem- ber of thp Cambrian Archaeological A-ssociation, the Woolhope Naturalists' Field Club, and the Monmouth- shire and Carleon Antiquarian Association, and was a frequent contributor to antiquarian journals, while his pamphlets on the antiquities of Gwent and the Char- tist movement in Monmouthshire enjoyed wide popu- larity. He also collaborated with Colonel Bradney in the "History of Monmouthshire," a monumental work running into six volumes, and published at 12 guineas. He was also a keen eisteddfodwr. and was actively identified with the national gathering at Abergavenny lic- i- survived by two daughters—-Miss Gwen Davies, M.A., and Miss Gwladys, Davies. 1.A. The funeral took place at Pandy en Monday.
j--I Dolau Funeral,
Dolau Funeral, THE LATE MR EDWARD MEREDITH. Death has removed an old and well respertcd inhab- itant in the person of Mr Edward Meredith (late of Cwm-oefn-agare)• The deceased owins- chietty to ad- vanced age, had been failing for some time, and passed peacefully away on Sunday the 4th inst. The funeral took place on the Sth inst.,the place of interment being Dolau Chapel graveyard. The sei-vi.-es at the house, chapel and graveside was conducted by Rev. W. D. Young, Baptist Minister, The Rock. A yoodls num- ber of relatives and friends came together to show their tribute of respect to the departed. The cortege left the house at 3-SO p.m. The bearers were Messrs J. Meredith, The Vron; J. Watson, The Lodgl: T. Lewis, Lower House W. Trice, Ditch-shell; Thomas, The Trovel and Llewellyn Morgans, Cefncunfoel. The mourners were Mrs Meredith (widow), Messrs Edward, Thomas, Jonathan, Evan and William Meredith (sons), Mr and Mrs Watson (son and daughter- in-law), Mrs Knight (daughter), Mr aud Mrs T. Lewis (son arid daughter-in-law), Mr Major ^soti-in- 1:1\), Mr W. Price (son-in-law), Mis J. Meredith (daughter-in-law), Mr J. Meredith (nephew), and Mr Harold Meredith (grandson). The.coffin was of un- polished oak with brass fittings and was supplied by Messrs Mills and Sons, Dolau. The breastplate bore the following inscription—" Edward Meredith, died February 4th, 1917, aged 8.-) years. There were a number of fio:al tribute-.
"Off to Bornoay.
"Off to Bornoay. Dl.ITiTfl LAD'S DESCRIPTION" OF VOYAGE. Vrun;1cr W. F. Williams, 01 Buiith Wells, and a member of the "Express" staff, who left with a draft of tho !,n:t:knceks for India, writes to say they arrived at Dombay on December 21st. Proceeding, he says: — "We had a long and tedious voyage, being 45 days on sea. I kept in splendid health during the voyage. We j exp rieneeii terrific heat, the day w6 crossed the equator. We embalmed oft a troop-ship on Saturday, November 4th. 1916. Our trip down the English Channel was a ohoppy one and, on Monday morning, we were in the waters of the Bay of Biscay. For several days we were tossed about, the sea rising mountains high. The vessel rocktd from side to side, which made us "lwave ho" somewhat. We saw a number of porpoises. They ctre very large fish, and dive in and out of the water for miles, following ships. Xo lights are visible on hips. wheji sailing through the Bay of Biscay on ac- .;iint of submarine craft. After being out from Eng- nd 10 days, we called at a port on the West Coast of Africa. Here, our ship was coakd, and she remained in harbour for 48 hours. Leaving, the vessel headed for the Cape, and thence to Durban, the chief port of Natal. The Journey took us 17 days. Several days before reaching Durban, Albatrosses followed us. They are exceedingly large birds,.with a beautiful white plumage. Their wings measure nearly 4 feet, and they look exact- ly like swans when' swimming. We saw scores of flying fish. These fish have to submerge when their wing: get dry. Durban is a fine port. We landed there i: the morning, and were taken for a march through the town. In t.he afternoon, we were trans-shipped intt another troopship, and left for Bombay in the evening. Thus, during 27 days, we only saw land twice, and set foot on terra ftrma once. When' only out to sea a short whik from Durban, we encountered a monsoon. Lightning and thunder rent the heavens, and rain pour ed down. This lasted all night. After seven days' sail, the ship called at Dares-Salem. the territory cap- tured by the British from the Germans in East Africa. Here, we landed the new British Governor .who was a passenger on our vessel. The "boys" gave him three hearty cheers. Four hours later, we arrived at Zanzi- bar. where the ship was "coaled." We remained there 48 hours. Leaving Zam:ih:n on Wednesday morning, we i reached Bombay on Thursday. December 21st. 'We entrained at 9 o'dcck that night, and reached Mhow at 3.30 p.m. next day. We were met at the station by the brass band, and marched to the barracks. A splendid tea was provided for us, and our reception was a welcome one. I think I have now given you a short description of our voyage. The seasons here arc the same as in England. It is supposed to be winter now, but it is twice as hot as an English summer. After mid-day, it is too hot to go out. In the summer, it is a common occurrence for 120 degrees of heat to be.jrcaistcred in the shade. Indian time is five hours ahead or English. For instance, when you are having breakfast in Blighty at 8 o'clock, we are having our mid-day meal here. The largest coin In Indian money is a rupee. which represents 1/4 in Eng- lish money, or 16 annas out here, an anna being equi- valent to an English penny. Next in value, is f, rupee (8 annas), J rupee (4 annas). 2 anna bit (2 annas), I anna bit (1 anna) and piece (Jd). Five and ten rupee notes are also issued. A man's wealth out here is in rupees, and not in sovereigns as in the Old Country. Tobacco is half the price per lb., here as compared with England. Cigars and cigarettes are also chean. We were able to purchase Wells' medium tobacco (flake) at 3/- per Ih., on the troopship, or. 2^d per ounce. A soldier has every comfort out here. He sleeps on a bed a- good as he had at home, which has a mattress, sheets, blankets and pillows. All his cleaning, such equipment, buttons and boots, is executed by the natives, to whom he pays six annas per week. He is also shaved in bed in the morning by a native barber, and this man receives 2(1 per week. At table, he is waited on by a native, whom he also pays 2d per week. His washing, whatever the number of articles, costs him 3d per week. Hence, a British Tommy is a "gen- tleman" her, Duty, in the winter season, commences at 6.30 a.m., and consists of physical drill. which lasts for an-hour-and-a-quarter. The next parade is at 9.30, and included bayonet-fighting and company drill. Work for the day, in winter, is completed at 11.30 a.m. on ac- count of the heat, and 9.30 a.m. in summer. Thursday is a holiday. The cx is the beast of burden. Horses, amongst the natives, are scarce. There are plenty d cattle (but inferior to English), but very few sheep. countryside is nothing but parched land, the grass bei scorched by the heat of the sun. Trees, however. green the whole of the year round. We had a cap dinner X'mas Day, and thoroughly enjoyed ourseh Recreation is much encouraged out here, as it is con- sidered healthy. The more exercise YOll get the better for you. There was a bi, ,poits, in connection with our battalion, last Thursday. India is a very interesting country, but. for all its interests, we would rather "Blighty."
i I Cambrian Railways.
I Cambrian Railways. The accounts of the Company for the year 1916 pro- vide for the payment of the full interest of 4 per cent, on the D debenture tock. E7,000 has been added to the general reserve fund, and en.658 is carried for- ward, as compared with .til,373 in 1915. when a similar payment, was made on the D debenture f-tock and an appropriation of £10,000 was made to the general re- serve fund. In accordance with the suggestion of the Railway Executive Committee, it is not proposed to send a copy of the annual report and statements of account for the year 1916 to individual stockholders (as has been the custom liitherto), except on application. The yearly meeting will be held at the Euston Hotel, London, N.W., on Wednesday, 28th inst., at 11.30 a.m.