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I Crickhowell Guardians. I
I Crickhowell Guardians. I I WORKHOUSE DIETA-RY. I I LESS EGGS. I Mr (iwilyin (. James presided at the Criekhowtll Board of Guardians on Monday. The clerk stated that Mr F. R. Herrington, who fur some years was porter at the Workhouse and joined the colours shortly after the outbreak of war, had been killed in action. The chairman moved'that the sympathy of the Board be sent to the soldier's widow, who is laundre-ss at the house. Mr Rosser seconded, and it was carried in silence. Rev. W. Arvon Davies asked whether rations at the W orkhouse would be brought down in accordance with the recent, regulations. Mr Evan Williams: We should certainly consider the matter. The clerk stated that he had had .no offici. al com- munication and the dietary table could not be aitertrd without, the. consent of the Local Govenrment Board. A guardian pointed out that none of the inmates got 2!, lbs. of meat per week. "Mr Rosser: But there is a free table for bread. Mr W. G. James said the officials had reduced their consumption of meat very considerably since the out- break of war, but still it was a good deal more than tlu- regulation allowance. The guardians asked the master to cut down supplies of meat, &.c., as much as possible, arid he said he woyld certainly do his best in this direction. It was pointed out that the consumption of eggs had been reduced. Pontardawe Union wrote intimating that the relief paid their paupers had been raised another 20 per cent. —40 per cent. since the outbreak of >jar. The Local Government Board, the clerk reported, had accepted the resignation of Mr R. J. Jones as guardian for the Central Ward of Brynmawr.
ILlangorss Lake.
I Llangorss Lake. I PEOPLE WALK ACROSS. Skating still continues on Llangorse Lake, though the recent snow-fall somewhat damped our enthusiasm. A visitor, with some helpers, undertook the trouble to sweep a considerable area for the benefit of the skaters. It is many veaNi since the lake's surface has held firm enough for pedestrians to cross over to the Llangasty side. This year quite a number have ven- tured across with safety. A party from the village- walked across last Sunday to attend service at Llan- gasty Church, and returned the same way after dark.
I Brecon Town Council.I
I Brecon Town Council. I More Allotments Wanted. I LLANYAES AND WATTON APPLICATIONS. I At the Brecon To.yn Council on Tuesday there were present The Mayor, Alderman E. A. Wright, Dd. Powell and H C. Rich, Councillors Evan Morgan and W. F. Parry deWiuton, with the town clerk (Mr G. Hyatt Williams), and other officials. Soup Kitchen Opened. The Mayor apprised the Council of the fact that on the 27th of January, in consequence of the inclement weather th.,y opened the soup kitchen, at the Market Place. On that occasion they distributed 90 gallons of soup and disposed of 180 loaves of bread. The cost of each distribution would amount to about £ 6—far in excess of the cost in the days before the war. He at- tended the distribution himself and he was very pleased indeed to find that the people who came for the soup and bread appreciated the gift very much. They in- tended to-morrow again to make another distribution, If the weather broke they would of course, cease doing this By the time they had carried out the n-axt distri- bution they would have given out 540 gallons of soup and 1080 loaves of bread at a cost of something like £ 40. They had sufficient money in hand without ap- pealing for any further aid. In reply to Mr Pairy deWinton, the Mayor said the funds came principally from the Patti Poor Fund. Pig-Keeping. With regard to the relaxation of regulations relative to the keeping of pigs, Mr Dd. Powell said many people had been very anxious for a considerable time to revert to the old custom of killing a pig or two every year, and now the L.G.B. had released the bye-laws it ought to go forth to the public. Mr E. A. Wright: I'm afraid most of the old styes are knocked down by now. Mr Dd. Powell The difficulty now is the price of PI s. It was decided to advertise the Order The deputy Medical Officer of Health (Dr T. P. Thomas) reported that during January nine deaths were registered, a rate per thousand of 18-2. Two cases of scarlet fever notitied were being satis- factorily dealt with. Arising from communications relative to the Nation- al Service Order, the Town Clerk said the work re- specting Brecon would devolve upon the CountyCouncil. It. was decided to grant the use of a room at the Guild Hall for the business if the County Council re- (mired it. Allotments. Mr Walter Williams on behalf of the Brecon Allot- in, ut Society applied for land for applicants in Llan- vaesand the Watton the latter applicants would be glad of land in Free Street. Mr Dd. Powell: I thought they had had the land in Llanvaes, and that the W?tton did not want it. The Mayor said three gentlemen called upon him with a request that lie would bring the matter before the Council. It was suggested that compulsory rm.isures should betaken in order to acquire some laud. Objection had been taken to the ground pre- viously suggested, because the soil was not suitable. Mr Wright Why did they not apply direct to the owners r The Mayor said he understood that the landlord was not willing to grant their request. Another piece of land which they thought suitable had been refused them by the owner. Mr Parry deWinton Llanvaes seems to abound in Naboth's vineyards. (Laughter). It was decided to ask Mr Walter Williams to submit 10 th., Council a list of the applicants in Llanvaes and the Watton.
I Well-Known Railway Guard.
I Well-Known Railway Guard. I DEATH OF MR. EDMUND JONES, BRECON. We regret to announce the death of an old and respected inhabitant of Brecon in the person of Mr Edmund Jones, of Free Street, Brecon, which oc- curred on Friday at the age of SO. The late Mr Jones was for many years engaged on railway work at Brecon, and for several years before his retirement was a guard on the Midland railway running between Swansea and Hereford. His occupa- tion made him very well known to large numbers of people, by whom he was much respected for his affable and obliging manner. During his residence in Brecon, the late Mr Jones (whose wife died a few years ago) took considerable interest in gardening. He leaves sons and daughters, and many friends, who will have an affectionate and kindly recollection of him.
ISad Accident.
I Sad Accident. I INQUEST AT LLANFIHANGEL-NANT-BRAN. Very deep sympathy is extended by their numerous friends to Mr and Mrs Jones, Pentregwyn, Llanli- hangel-nant-bran, on the heavy blow which has just, befallen them in the death of their two-year-old son Eustace, who met with a fatal accident on Thursday last. It appears that a girl was washing a churn, in which was a gallon of scalding water. At a moment, wheu her attention was diverted, the child, who was playing about, must have pulled out the plug and was knocked down by the rush of water, being at the same time very badly scalded. Immediately the usual remedies such as olive oil were applied to the little felloe's injuries, and Dr. Jones, Senny Bridge, was sent for. He arrived and attended to the little sufferer, who, however, succumbed on Friday evening. At the inquest held on Monday night by Mr Jones Williams (coroner), evidence was given by the father, and Dr. Jones who attributed the cause of death to shock. The jury returned a verdict accordingly, and expressed their deep sympathy with the, bereaved parents, who are widely known, Mr Jones being vice- chairman of the -Brecon Board of Guardians. The funeral on Tuesday was largely attended.
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Mr Thomas Thomas (Miners' Arms), Ystradgvnlais, who wa.s on board the torpedoed liner "Ivernia," was amongst the saved. fl-e is now in Egypt, and latest news from him is to the effect that he is none the worse fur his experience.
! Farmers' Union. f——
Farmers' Union. f —— I BRECON AND RADNOR ANNUAL MEETING. sECRETARY.s EXCOURAGIXG REPORT. I he annual meeting of the Brecon and Radnor Farm- rs t'nion wa,s held on 31&nday at the Swan er- t mon was h,'l(1 on Monday at the Swan otel, Bmlth Well S. There were present: Alderman Mervvn T. DaNic, (President). Messrs. John R. Bache (Knigb- tn), Phillip James (Knighton). A. M. Pugh (Knighton), Edwaru Probert (Knighton). David Prosser (Erwood), j J. Cynog Dodd (Erwood). J. Evans (Erwood), J. W. J ones (Glasbury). 0. W. Davies (Builth). J. R. Griffitds (Talgarth), W. E. James (Talgarth), Jenkin Evans (l'algarth), John Davies (Xewbridge-on-Wje), A. H. Lewis (Xewbridge-on-Wye), J. P. Williams (Brecon), W. B. Smith (Brecon), John Jenkins (Brecon), R. T. Rogers (Glasbury), Thos. Jones (Alltmawr). A. E. Hav- ard (Glasbury). D. Thomas (Agricultural Organiser), T. L. Yaughan (Llandrindod Wells), W..Sheldon (Glas- bury), W. Price (Glasbury), T. E. R. Price (Penybont), J. Owens (Xewbridge-on-Wye), James Prvce (Builth), T. M. Probert (rpper Chapel), J. B. Richards (Erwood), John Thomas (Builth Wells), J. L. Davies (Builth Wells). A. J. B. Williams (Upper Chapel), John Probert (Upper Chapel), T. P. Goodwin (Glasbury), Thomas Dav- ies (Builth), D. Woodings (Xewbridge-on-Wye), E. T. Lewis (Xewbridge-on-Wye), and J. P. Griffiths (secre- 1 tary). Farmers Waking Up. Alderman Mervyn Davies said he was pleased to tte such a large gathering of farmers present. The fact that nearly every branch of the Union in both counties represented that day was a proof that the farmers were beginning to realise the importance of the Union. (Applause). The secretary remarked that during the last few weeks he had been very busy with the annual meetings of the Farmers' Unions, and o naecount of pressure of work he had not been able to complete the statement of accounts so as to submit them to the auditors before the meeting. During the last two years everything had been overshadowed by the great war, but it was evident that farmers were imbued with the true spirit of Union- ism. (Applause). They were more ready than ever to join, and they paid up their subscriptions willingly. (Applause). During the year the Executive Committee had met several times, and whenever necessary the Legal Committee had also met, but they had but very few cases to deal with. Those cases had been settled" after a. letter from their solicitors. They had a case of sheep worrying coming on and that would have to be dealt with. Their solicitor, Mr Oliver. had done verv good work for the Union during the past year and the tame could be said of their Brecon solicitor. The lab- our question had given a great deal of anxiety such as women labour and soldier labour, and in many cases the latter had been very useful, as some of the soldiers sent to the farmers in Herefordshire were good farm hands. The women labour he did not know much about. The great question before them at present was that of food production, but that could not be dealt with without labour, and he believed that if the farmers were allowed to keep their labour the question of food supply would 1;e met in a satisfactory manner. At the tribunals he was glad to say that the representatives of the Board of Agriculture had done good work in the interest of agriculture, and through the efforts of the Farmers' Union they had been able in Radnorshire to secure re- presentatives on the County Tribunal. Those men had looked after the interest of agriculture and they were greatly indebted to them for what they had done. It was true that some tribunals had ignored the Bath scale of labour, but now it was evident that they were ,oming back to the scitle ailol that it would be more ob- served in the future. It was now acknowledged that whatever the age of the man was that cattle could not be left without a feeder and the sheep could not be left without a shepherd. They all remembered that when they appealed to the Radnor-hire Tribunal to give re- presentation to the Farmers Union on the County Tri. bunal they were told that they could not deal with the matter but by placing the same before the Board of Trade, they had to a great extent what they asked for. (Applause). Sometime ago Mr O. W. Davies (Aberdu- lionow), took up the question of Parliamentary Represen- tation and blew a loud blast in the "Mark Lane Ex- press," and until then the question had been put on one side. Mr Davies's effort drew Jorth the support of Mr Collin Campbell, and by now ttie-t2,000 required had been secured. (Loud applause). Eflorts were also in progress to secure the maintenance funds, and undoubt- idly that would be forthcoming. Proceeding Mr Grif- fiths said that with regard to the work of the branches, one branch had been lost at _Gladestry, as it wa, not ,or t, keeping going. He paid a special visit to King- ton to meet the members, and at that meeting it. was decided to join the Kington Branch, and a portion of I Radnorshire had been joined to Herefordshire. In re- turn for that some of the Herefordshire parishes in the district of Hay had been joined to the Hay and Glasbury Branch and that augured well for a successful future. Mr Sheldon and Mr Havard worked hard to bring about that arrangement, and at a meeting held a short time ago the whol," tiling was re-organised, and now they had a large and powerful branch at, Hay. (Applause). In conclusion the secretary gave the number in each branch last \ear and at present, saying that the total number of members for last year was 647, and for the present year was 73fi, an increase of 89. (Applause). The chairman said that the report made by their sec- retary was very encouraging, and he hoped that they would all endeavour to push forward. On the motion of Mr J. W. Jones, seconded by Mr Thomas Davies (Vronolau), an increased bonus of i2 10s was voted to the secretary. Mr Phillip James and Mr Thomas Davies paid a high tribute to the efficient work of the secretary. The President. Mr John R. Bache said that he did not know whether the Union felt inclined to elect a president from Bre- conshire this year or not, but he would move that Mr J. T. Jackson Trebervaughan, be re-elected. His heart and soul was with the Kramers' Union, and a better President could not he found. (Applause). Mr Thomas Duvies seconded and the proposition was carried unan- imously. Appointment of Chairman. Mr Phillip James said that Mr John R. Bache was an excellent public man as well at an excellent farmer, and in all his experience although they differed politically he had never met with a better man and a truer friend. ( Applause). He had much pleasure in proposing him as I chairman for the coming year. Mr R. T. Rogers in seconding, said that Mr Bache had rendered great service to the county during the last twelve months by looking after the interest of the farmers on the County Appeal Tribunal, and they felt greatly indehted to him for the work he had done. (Ap plause).. Mr Thomas Davies supported the proposition, and the proposition was carried unanimously. Alderman Mervyn Davies on vacating the chair ac- coixled Mr Bache a hearty welcome. Mr Bache remarked that he would do his let to at- tend to his duties. He would have been unable during last- year to attend to all his appointments, even if he could have split himself into three. It was a pleasure for him to propose a hearty vote of thanks to Alderman Ilervyn Davies. He had taken keen interest in the work of the Union and had conducted the business in an excellent manner. Mr Thomas Davies in seconding the vote of thanks to the retiring chairman, spoke very highly of the way in which Alderman Mervyn Davies had conducted tho business, and this was heartily supported by Mr J. W. Jones. References were made to the excellent services render- ed by Messrs. B. P. Lewis, James Pryce and T. Harris on the County Appeal Tribunal Mr Thomas Davies said that there were too majiy ladies on some tribunals. The work of the local tri- bunals was hopeless as the Military Representatives often appealed against their decision and the cases were taken to the County, and all their hopes of re- taining the men on the land rested on their representa- tives on the County Appeal. Mr J. L. Davies said that many of the farmers of- fered great hardship by having to take their servants with them to the County Appeal Tribunal, as it. was nearly impossible for the farmer and his eniploi-ee to go from home at the same time. He had heen asked by men that day what could they do under such cir- cumstances. Mr J. R. Bache Tell them to leave the men at home. Alderman Mervyn Davies in acknowledging the vote of thanks expressed a hope that the success of the Un- ion during the coming year would exceed that of the last year. Vice-Presidents. The following vice-presidents were elected Messrs. R. T. Rogers (Glasburv). Thomas Davies (Vronolau), J. Smith (Greenway), and T. Price (Tr.:philip). Mr J. W. Jones was re-elected to represent the I nion on the Xateional Executive. Messrs. John R. Bache and J. W. Jones were elected to represent the rnion at the Annual General Meeting to be held in London on February 21st. and it was ag- reed to pav half their railway fares. Mr J. W. Jones moved a resolution in favour of pool- ing of branch balances with the object of accumulating a. strong Central Fund for General Farmers' Union pur- poses. The meeting were, unanimous in support of the prin- ciple and the question was referred to the various bran- ches for consideration.. On the motion of Alderman Mervyn Davise seconded by Mr J. B. Richards a resolution was passed in favour of using any portion of Branch Funds to pay liabilit- ies incurred hy trading. The secretary reported on the action of the Branches re proposal to make a levy of 1/. per member for the N.F.F. Parliamentary Fund and it appeared that they were most in favour of the proposal. Mr John R. Bache said that it took an European War too move the farmers. The Knighton Branch he said had not. yet decided in favour of the movement, but he believed that thev would meet the appeal just now. Labour had a large number of representatives in Par- liament. and it was high time that the agriculturists should be represented in Parliament. Mr Smith said that the members of the Brecon Branch were in favour of the levy, hut they considered that 1, per member was not sufficient. I Price of Grain. 1\ rc?o]ution wa- movm by Mr Prohert. secretary of I Upper Chapel BmDch. in favour of minimum price for
I I Builth Wells Soiree. I"-'
I I Builth Wells Soiree. I I THE VICAR'S SPEECH. I l The ahnUal soiree, in -r.hjjection with St. Mary's Church, Builth Wells, was held at Church Hall on Wednesday. Tea was served, and a large number sat down. After tea, a varied programme was gone through, the chief item being the Vicar's address. Rev. S. H .Wenham (vicar), in the course of his ad- dress, said he had received letters of apology hum Mrs Thomas (The Bank). Mrs Snow and Miss Ellis, who were all unavoidably absent. Miss Ellis was away, ow- ing to Mr G. V. Price's iliuess. which they all regret- kd very much. He was also sorry to inform them that Mr Sidney R. Phillips, who was in charge of the pro- gramme for the evening, wa- also away through illness, and the programme would newssarily be a somewhat scrapped one. He was glad to say the Vicar's speech had not been announced on the bill" this year, although, at the annual soiree, he wa- expected to say something about the church work of the past year. Despite the terrible war, which had r..gt-{j for over two years, chuich work had gone on very successfully. They had lo-t several churchpeople in the eour of the last twelve months by remo\a.is from the district, and others had joined the- colours. It was encouraging. however, for him to find the congregation had kept up remarkably well, especially at the evening services. As a rule, the Sunday morning congregation was rather small, but he wished to impress upon them all the importance of attending morning services, and be hoped that, during the coming year, great improvement would take place in that direction. It was his pleasant, duty toO propose that a heart\ vote of thanks be accorded to the wardens and their wives, who had worked so as- siduously for the church, but. («efore doing o. he wish- ed to express his sincere regitt. that Mrs P. B. Abery -vas very far from being well, but it was their earnest wish that she would soon be restored to good health. They could not say that Mr Abery was quite fit, and to both Mr and Mrs Abery be wished to tender his sin- cere thanks for their great, help in church work during the past year. Xo less were his thanks due to Mr and Mrs Ward (High Street.). Next came the sidesmen, who. with great regularity, discharged their duties Sun- day after Sunday. performing an important work. He was greatly indebted to all of them for their help. All admitted they had a good and brightservice at Builth Church, and that was dm. to a great extent, to the excellent, services rendered by the choir, and they et,iild not allow this occasion to pass without mentionirg the church choir. The members were regular in attend- ance. and often at great sacrifice. The choir again had experienced the loss of several members, among whom were Mr Charles James, who liad joined the colours, and Mr George Bradley, who had gone to another dis- trict. kll,th, members, who had left the district, would be missed by them all. He was pleased to men- tion. in connection with the church choir, the name of Mr Sidney Phillips, whose service at the organ was d a high order and appreciated by them all. It was no small matter to have such valuable service given, free of salary, to the church. Proceeding, the Vicar .,aid the members of the Ladies' Guild, who looked after the inside of the church, including Miss Davies and Mrs Wenham, took a great deal of interest in their labour and caused the sanctuary to be beautified with flowers. With those, already mentioned, he wished to include the name of Miss Kitto. It was generally admitted the church was well kept, and-this entailed a great deal of labour, for which he accorded his sincere thanks to the members of the Ladies' Guild. Another person, to whom he wished to accord thanks, was the Verger for the way in which he discharged his duties. They would remember that, twelve months ago, he complained of the lack of Sunday School teachers, but, a week ago. he re-organised the Sunday School, and. by now, he was only one teacher short and he would be glad if some- one would come forward that eveningto fill up the gap. Mrs Jarman was in charge of the infant-class at the Sunday School, and he was glad to say the number of scholars in the infant-class increased week after, week, and that was due to the energy of the tea.che.g The bell-ringers rendered much valued service to the church, and this again was given free. Owing to the fact that several of the ringers had joined the colours, their places had been filled. in most cases, by young girls, and. therefore, the ringers at present were females and great, credit, as well as their thanks, were due to them. With regard to the inside of the church, he observed that. during the past twelve months, several improve- ments had been carried out. The font had been re- stored and a new lid placed on the same and dedicated to the memory of the late curate and the standard '-ord around the same was given by Mrs David Price. They had a new pulpit, a beautiful one, which was given as a memorial to the late Rev. E. G. E. Davies by the deceased's brother. This was a fitting memorial to one of the very best, and one whom they all loved and re- peeted. Thev had sustained a creat loss, in conne'ticn with the Church Lads' Brigade, during the year, as their captain. Mr Arthur Bowen-Hamer. joined the col- ours some time ago. He was glad to say the Rev. D. Hughes Richards took charge of theboys, and both the Church Lads' Brigade and the members of the Cadet Corps were growing hand in hand. Continuing, the Vicar paid deserving tribute to Miss Vaughan (The Castle) for the excellent work she was doing in con- nection with the G.F.S. candidates. In the near future, he said, thev would have a shrine placed in the church, and the same would he of great interest. Builth, he said, stood high in military honours, for, since the out- break of war. three persons belonging to the town had b-en awarded the D.S.O. and five had received the M.C. This was verv satisfactorv. and the roll of honour for Builth at. present, consisted of over 200 names, and all must feel, if they lived in Builth. that they were eiti- of no me-nn cit,v. In conclusion, he thanked all who had helped in cliur-h work during the year, and -sL of tlie? future, in expressed the hone that the success of the future. m connection with St. Mary's, would owr-shadow that of the past. (Applause.)
i Expired in Public. Kouss.
i Expired in Public. Kouss. I CEFX DEATH. Dr. W. R..Tones (coroner) held an inquest at Cefn Police Station, on the lot inst., on David Evans. e5 (formerly foreman at Cyfarthfa Brickworks. 66. Field Street, Cefn), who died suddenly while about to con- sume some refreshments at the Full Moon Inn, Xanty- gwenith Street, Merthvr. on the previous Monday morn- ing. Mr James Gould wa-s foreman of the jury. Martha Jane Pickett ta-if, of James Pickett, and now in France) said she was a daughter of the deceased, who lived with her. She last saw him alive on the pre- vious Mondav morning, when, shortly before mid-day. he left the, house to visit her aunt. at Xantygwenit.h Street. He had suffered from eye trouble for some time, and that \a.' the reason he did not work—other- wise he was quite a healthy man. He ate a heart-y breakfast of bread and cheese, and drank three or four cups of tea before he kft thehouse to proceed to Mer thvr. Coroner: Did anyone eise eat any of the cheese?— Oh. ves, sir. we all had some of it. Coroner: It had no had effect on any of you ?-No, Coroner: The my.-t-ery to rne is that a healthy. man gcing out like this should go to ahouse and di,, so suddenly, and what I want to know is whether th.-ie was any sign of disease or any complaint about Mm. Witness: Nothing whatever. He had been complain- ing about the cold, but, of course, we are all com- plaining about. that. Witness added that. the deceased was almost brind, but he could see a shade. Mrs Ann Jones (Georgetown), who said deceased was bcr brother-in-law, ad(l,d that EvRii, epiled at her house on the morning of his death, and he then ap- peared quite well. He did not complain of anything, and left her house shout. mid-day. Vdward Charles Lowll {landlord of the Full Moon In-<ntYS? nit.h Str?t?) ?aid the deceased caJ?d at his licensed house at 12.20 p.m. and asked for a pint of ale. He was served and drank about one quarter of it. Witness asked him if he were in the hospital at Merthvr at. the same time as he (witness) was. nut the deceased replied "No. I was in the HerefT>rd TTozpitit." Witness went into the back-room, and. as he return- ed he say- slip gradually from his seat to the floor. He ran to his assistance, thinking he was in a fit and. after nlacinc him on the seat asain. went to fetch his relatives. The man died within about four minutes of his slipping from the seat. He showed no sjgns of pain and did not struggle. Coroner: I think you did everything you for him. Dr. P. F. Flood, who 'aw deceased after death, said 1w anneared to be suffering rrom chronic heart disease. His face was sallow, pale and puffy. but the body was well nourished. rnroner: ft. was a death from natural causes, thpn? Witness: Yes. verdict of "death front natural cause1 wa-. re- turned.
I Notes and Notions. ! )
I Notes and Notions. ) — •— Friday is closing-day for the great War Loan. i Llanwrtyd's rainfall during January was 2.77 inches. Captain Gwnne Howell, R.A.M.C., has been awarded the D.S.O. sjc Hay Council have approved of a suggestion to set up 1 a local war-shrine. Pte. A. J. Phipps (South Wales Borderers), of Bryn- mawr, has been wounded on active service. Over 60 eggs were colleeted by Mrs Hyde, Mrs Worthing and Miss Powell at Cwmdu last month. I V v Lance-Corpl. E. J. Williams (Yeomanry), of Talgarth, is officially stated to have been killed in action. Second-Lieut. C. Rich (Machine Gun Corps, and son of Mr H. C. Rich, Brecon) has been promoted first lieu- tenant. A book about the antiquities of England and Wales I describes Neath and Haverfordwest as being in Rad- norshire. Rather wide of the mark! < ? ? ? ) Mr David Powell, Endowed School, Devynock, has I been nominated for the presidency of the Breconshire County Branch of the X.U.T. 4 Rev. D. E. K. Llewelyn, B.A. (curate of St. James's. Leeds, and second son of the Vicar of Beaufort) has been appointed a chaplain to the forces. I The €5 prize, offered by Birkenhead National Eis- teddfod Committee, for the best patriotic song suit- able for a music setting has been won by Rev. W. Crwys Williams (Swansea, formerly of Brynmawr). Mr and Mrs Edward Jenkins (Gwalia, Llandrindod), will shortly celebrate their golden wedding. They were both born in October, 1836. The Prime Minister is a close friend of theirs. >:< Mr C. L. Connacher (formerly traffic-manager Cam- brian Railways) has been appointed assistant director at the Ministry of Munitions, on assuming the position of chief-assrstant in the National Filling Factories Ad- ministration. :¡, I Mr John Hotchkiss, D.L., of Leycroft. Taun ton, late of Crickhowell, who died on January 7th. aged 76 years. left estate valued at £ 4,278 gross.,with net personalty t2.494. Probate of his will has been grant- ffi to his widow, Mrs Janet Caroline Hotchkiss. Sgt. W. J. Jones, South Wales Borderers, has been awarded the Military Medal, TIe is a son of Mr and Mrs J. Jones, Castle Hotel, Abercrave, Ystradgynlais, and was formerly employed at the International Col- liery. New Radnor people have experienced the severest frost known for 22 years. The lowest record was 23 degrees in 1895, and, on Tuesday, 18 degrees. Next day the record wa-s 16 degrees, giving respectively 14 and 16 degrees of frost. Rainfall at Cray during 1916 was as followJanuary 10.71 inches, 25 wet davs: February 11.53, 27; March 4.06, 23; April 6.40. 13; May 4.33. 19; June 5.20, 18; July 5.00. 12; August 7.30, 15; September 4.54, 15; October 17.90, 28; November 10.07, 25: December 6.90, 19. An appellant a.t a local tribunal, who was described as a postman and haulier. declared that if he had to join the Army he would have to "sell up." "What would you have to sell?" inquired the chairman. "For one thi.ng." replied appellant, "I should have to sell my donkey." "Oh! that would he a. very profitable business for you," exclaimed the military representa- tive. "The Red Cross people alwavs do well when they have a donkey to sell!" His many friends, says a South Wales contemporary, will rearet to hear that the Rev. D. Tyler Davies, Lon- don. who for some time past has b en a patient at the Glan Ely Sanatorium, near Cardiff, is lying seriously ill. The reverend gentleman, who formerly held a pas- torate at Bwb-h. Breconshire. is one of the leading figures in the London Calvinistic Methodist Presbytery, and his breakdown has evoked general sympathy in Metropolitan and Welsh circles.
Important Appointment.
Important Appointment. NATIONAL SERVICE SUB-COMMISSIONER. PROF. JOSEPH JONES FOR BRECON & RADNOR. We understand that Professor Joseph Jones, Memorial College, Brecon, has been appointed a sub- commissioner under Mr Neville Chamberlain's scheme for the two counties of Brecon and Radnor. We heartily congratulate Prof. Jones upon his im- portant appointment. He is one of the best known public men in Breconshire and a member of the County Council and other bodies, and has taken a keen interest in work of social reform. We understand that the post is unpaid.
Talybont Mart.
Talybont Mart. There was a large attendance at Talybont Mart on Monday. A good supply. Mountain wether trade not brisk. Tegs, porkers, fat and store cattle a good trade. Prices Tegs'up to 50/ Mountain wethers up to 55/ the former 1/2 per lb. and the latter 1/- tp 111 per lb. Prime heifers, and bullocks 1/2 per lb., beef li- to 1/(H. Porkers, 20/- to 21/per score. The sale -Aa, conducted by Mr W. J. Price (Messrs. David and \V. J. Price).
Hay Officer
Hay Officer KILLED IN ACTION. We regret to hear that Second-lieutenant Walter Sandys-Thomas, South Wales Borderers, was killed in action on February 4th. He was the elder son of the. late Mr Walter Sandys-Thomas, of Lindooler, Ceylon, and of Mrs Sandys-Thomas, of Llanthomas, Hay.
Methodist Leader.
Methodist Leader. BURIAL OF REV. J. DAVIES, PANDY. The remains of the late Rev. John Davies, of Pandy, whose dea.th is recorded in another column, were laid to rest on Monday at Pandy, where the whole of his ministerial career of nearly 50 years was spent. Method- ist representatives, many holding high positions in the Connextion, assembled on the occasion, together with representatives of other churches and a number of members of public bodies in the county, and a large at- tendance of the general public. The chief mourners were Miss Gwen Davies, M.A., and Miss Gwladya Davies, B.A. (daughters), Mr Lewis, J.P., and Mrs Lewis, Llan- dovery (brother-in-law and sister), Mr and Mrs Davies, Llangorse (brother and sister-in-law), Mr D. Davies, J.P., C.C., Rhyblid (nephew), and Mr A. P. Keen, Bristol (nephew) Among the mIlllsters present were the Rev. D. Cyn- ddylan Jones (Cardiff), Professor Howat (Trefeeca Col- lege), Rev. D..T. Evans (Pontypridd), Rev. Rhys Evans (Llanwrtvd Wells), Rev. Evan Price (Ebbw Vale), Rev. J. P Millward (Abergavenny), Rev. E. Armstrong (Ebbw Vale) Rev. E. Rowlands (Crickhowell), Rev. W. Jones Rev. Evan Davies (vicar of Llanover), Rev. E. Hughes (Kenchester), Rev. J. Williams (Llanbedr), RRv. de F. Dafls (Longtown), ReT. J. S. Williams (Llanvaplev), Rev. W. Jeremy (Gilwern), Pc v. A. R. Blundell (vicar of Llanvihangel), and Rev. E. P. Jones (Cardiff).
i .WHY NOT?
WHY NOT? A HORSE MART AT BRECON. INFLUENTIAL DEPUTATION TO TOWN COUNCIL. A deputation representing the local Chamber of Trade, the Fanners' Fnion, the Shire Horse Society and the auctioneers, waited upon the Brecon Town Council last Tuesday, to ask for co-operation with regard to the es- tablishment of a horse mart at Brecon. The gentle- men comprising the deputation were: Messrs. Jones Parry, J. Smith (Greenway), W. D. Smith (Millbrook), Jenkins (Cefnparc), and Howel Powell. Mr Jones Parry, in introducing the deputation, said there was a feeling among farmers and business men of the town that the horse fair at present was dying out, and that an endeavour should be made to re- vive what could undoubtedly be made an excellent thing. Brecon could produce as good horses as any other county in the Principality, but owing to the es- tablishment of horse marts in other parts of the country, more especially Hereford, the best horses were taken away for sale, with the result that the horse fairs here and at Talgarth were practically on the down grade. Their object was to try and revive the horse trade in the county and that could only be done by the es- tablishment of a mart. on the lines of other towns and centres he enumerated. As an agricultural centre Brecon was in the front as far as sheep and cattle were concerned, but they also wanted to retain the horse trade. He pwnL'd out the advantages' which would accrue to the Town. One of the principal difficulties were the want of railway facilities, but even that could be overcome, after the war, with the assistance of the Town Council and other societies in the district. They would require the sanction of a special day other than the present fair days for holding the mart a,t, possibly, four times in the year. It would be important to fix a day. With regard to the venue, he suggested that in addition to the present accommodation they had got, a field adjoining the cattle market could be taken over by the Council and let at a rental to the auctioneers. With the Council's co-operation in this he felt the mart could be successfully established. Mr Dd. Powell thought they would want a much more convenient spot than the place mentioned. Mr John Smith said the horse fair was dead or it was simply the twitching of the muscles they had seen just now. (Laughter). He believed Talgarth fair was also going, and the reason was no doubt the establishment of horse sales elsewhere. As to the qualit. of Brecon- shire horses there could be no doubt, for on four oc- casions the cup at Wrexham had been won by BrPt-on- shire sellers. They had been, and should be still, a horse breeding county, and lie believed the suggestion just made would be a distinct advantage to the farmers of the county and equally an advantage to the trade of the town. Mr E. A. Wright: Don't you think that- the falling otï in horse markets is a great deal in consequence of the introduction of motor cars? Mr Smith No, I do not. -Itr Dd. Ilowell And the scarcity of horses in the countiy? Mr Smith: I believe that Breconshire itself has all increased number of horses. There are more horses in the country now. .Ilr Wright instanced the falling off in the number ponies, and said they could never expect to compete with Hereford. Mr Smith But what about Knighton? There are no better facilities there and a sale has also been started at Leominster, and these sale? are extremely success- ful. Mr Dd. Powell asked whether it was not the fact that auctioneers at the places named took the initiative and pawl a big amount of the expense. Mr Howe! Powell said they did not hope to compete with Hereford. Their idea was to get a mart for the sale of carters and colliers. Brecon was very near to the coal mines and practically two-thirds of the horses sold here were of the collier class. That was the rea- son of the scarcity of horses at fairs. Dealers went ab- out the houses and had touts. Mr Dd. Powell: And rob auctioneers of their com- mission. (Laughter). .Ilr Howel Powell: 11 spoils the fairs and when deal- ers come here they find no horses. Their best dealers he proceeded, were consequently kept away. They would agree that thc-eattle mart had done an immense lot to improve matters in that way. Another reason of the fairs going down at Brecon, was the inconvenience of having the horse fair in Llanfaes and the cattle fair the other end of the town. Farmers could not divide themselves between the two places on the same day. If the Council co-operated he thought they would make the horse mart a success. Mr W. Smith held the opinion that if their own county town did not show enterprise in this matter it was quite possible that one of the little towns within the borders would take advantage of it and take away the trailt, that ought to come to them. Mr Jenkins (Cefnparc) strongly supported the views of the other speakers. Mr Dd. Powell: Is is suggested that the entire cost of this should he borne by the ratepayers of Brecon ? On this question a discussion ensued, it being pointed out that the initial outlay could he small and that a toll-fee could be added to the entrance fees. The Mayor said it was a matter upon which they could not come to a. conclusion to-day. They had ex- pended a lot of money in connection with the cattle market of late. alld it was a matter that would re- quire their serious and mature consideration. Having heard their views they would inform them later of then- decision. de{:;i;hn Smith: As long as you are not ahle to dr- cide to-day, might we suggest that Mr Griffiths (borough .survwor) should meet us in the cattle market. We oouUl point out to him what would he required and he cond report to you as to the initial cost Mr Jones Parrv: I should like to ask whether the Council are favourable to the idea of the mart other than the cost? tllIT Dd. P.JII: T am afraid you arc asking us to say too much at the moment. A vote of thanks to the Mavor and the Council for the courteous1 wav in which they had received the de- putation concluded the interview.
IGarthbrengy Funeral.
I Garthbrengy Funeral. THE LATE MR T. A. ECKLEY. The funeral of Mr Thomas Albert Eckley, eldest son I of Mr and Mrs Eckley, of Peneaemelyn, took place on Monday in last week at Garthbrengy Church. 1 he de- ceased, who was *20 years of age. succumbed to an at. tack of meningitis on the previous Thursday. He was a I chorister at Garthbrengy Church, and. being of an un- usually sunny and cheerful disposition, lie was one of the niost popular young fellows in the district. This was proved by the attendance at the funeral, which wa.s one of tliL- largest seen in the neighbourhood for many years. A short service in the house was conduct- ed by the Rev. W. E. Prince (Baptist minister, Maesy- berllan), and the vicar (Rev. A. E. Evans), and in the church and at the graveside the Vicar officiated, whilst Nurse Howells accompanied the deceased's favourite hymns on the harmonium. Much sympathy is felt for the deceased's parents, especially in view of the fact that the deceased had for some years practically borne the responsibility of the farm, owing to the ill- health of his father. The undertaker wa.s Mr John Powell, Camden Arms, Pwllgloyw, and the coffin, of polished oak with brass fitting. bore the inscription, "Albert Thomas Ecktey. age,d 20." The chief mourners were:—Father and mother, brothers and sisters, uncle and aunt, Talwenfawr, and Brother David, Uncle and Aunt and Cousins Eckley (Courtlaeea), Uncle and Cousin Jenkins (Twynyronen, Llazidefalle), liiele David Eckley (near Abe^rgavennj), Aunt and Cousin Tuck (Painscastle), Uncle and Aunt and Cousin Joseph (Castle Street, Hay), Mrs James Varteg. Ystradgvnlais (aunt), Mr Morgan Jones, Ys- tradgynlais (uncle), Mr Morgan, Llangorse (uncle), Mr and Mrs Jones, Tymawr, Uan- gorse (cousins), Mr and Mrs Evans, Werntshed, Llangorse (cousins), Mr and Mrs: Evans, Wernished, Llandefalle (cousins), Mr Morgan Jones, Hafod. near Llandovery (cousin). Bearers were Mr W. EN n' (Vup- glas, near Brecon), Mr W. Williams (Lletliere., .ion). M.- B. Williams (Rhose) and T. James (Lloyger). Wreaths and floral tributes were sent from the fol. "In ever-loving memory," from father, mother, !>:<,tliers and sisters. "In loving memory," from I nele. Aunt and Brother David, Talwenfawr. "In loving memory," from Uncle, Aunt and Cousins, "In loving memory," from Uncle, Aunt and Cousin Maggie, Twynyronen. "In loving memory," Uncle David Eckley. "Affectionate remembrance," from Uncle and Aunt Joseph, Castle Street, Hay. "Affectionate remembrance," Uncle and Aunt Tuck and family, Michaelchurch. "Deepest sympathy," from Uncle, Aunt and Cousins, "Deepest "In loving memory," from Uncle, Aunt and Cousin, Var- teg. "Deepest sympathy," from Mr and Mrs Evans, Wernished. "Deepest sympathy," from Nurse Howells, Brecon. "Deepest sympathy," from Mr and Mrs Phillips', New Lion Hotel, Brecon. "Deepest sympathy," from Mrs Poulston, Brecon. "Deepest sympathy," from M. A. Joseph. Brecon. "In loving memory," from all at Wernddyfwg. From Mrs Price, Troscoed Lodge. "In loving memory," from Sergt. and Mrs Evans, Police Station, Brecon. "In sweet, remembrance of dear Tom," from Mr and Mrs Duncan. George Hotel, Brecon. "In loving memory of dear Tom," from all at Tyuehaf, rro.,eo,,d. h553/237.
ITHE CREAM OF THE MEAT
I THE CREAM OF THE MEAT is Shredded "ATOKA" Beef Suet—bent Beef Suet nî<ly for use, with the indigestible skin, waste, amd water removed. H Ibs. goes as far as 2 lbs. raw suet. Keeps for months. Your Grocer sells "ATOKA" in 1 lb. boxes 1/2, I lb. 7!d.
I War and Agriculture.
I War and Agriculture. Breconshire Executive Committee I GETTING TO WORK. The first meeting of the Executive Committee of the Breconshire War Agricultural Committee appointed under the Cultivation of Lands Order 1917, was held on Tuesday at The Elms, Brecon, when there were present Alderman David Jones (chairman). Alderman Mervyn Davies, Councillors Owen Price, W. S. Miller, Thomas Morgan and Benjamin Davies. Mr D. Tho- mas (Agricultural Organiser), and Mr Havard Wil- liams (District Valuer), and Mr Jolly (deputy-clerk to the County Council), were also in attendance. Mr David Jones was elected chairman. The following officers were appointed, viz.,— Execu- tive Officer, Mr R. E. Havard Williams, Technical Adviser to the Executive, Mr David Thomas. The Committee decided that their place of meeting shall be the District Valuer's Office, The Elms, Brecon, which is plac< d at their disposal for this purpose by the Commissioners of Inland Revenue. It was decided to invite Mr Trustram Eve to visit Brecon and address a public; meeting of farmers and others at an early date. It having come to the krowlcdge of the Executive Committee that there is a desire in several localities that public meetings should be held with a view to stimulating effort in the movement to increase the Home Grown Food Supply, a number of influential gentlemen were appointed to organise meetings in Brecon, Talgarth, Hay, Builth, Hirwaiu, Llanwrtyd, Sennybridge, Talybont, Criekhowell and Ystradgyn- lais. The Committee considered what action should be j taken under the Cultivation of Lands Order and after discussion the Executive Officer was instructed to pre- pare a report regarding the Returns received respect- ing the Home Grown Food Supply. An interim re- port was presented relative to the supply of potatoes for seed from which it appeared that from all parts of the County there were urgent demands and a report is being sent to the Board of Agriculture accordingly. Application is being made to the Board for the necessary funds to carry on the work during the current quarter. A unanimous vote of thanks was- accorded to Mr Walter Williams, Secretary to the Agricultural Organ- ization Society, for his valuable services to the Com- mittee in connection with their work, particularly in regard to the inquiries recently made in the County.
Breconshire Head Master.
Breconshire Head Master. DEATH OF MR EVAN THOMAS, TAIRBULL. I IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL. I We regict to record the death of Mr Evan Thomas headmaster of Llanspyddid Council School, Tairbull. The late Mr Thomas, who was 65 years of age, was pre- viously schoolmaster at Senny, but for the long period of 31 years he had conscientiously followed his profes- sion in the Glyn Valley. The funeral took place on Monday last at 12 o'clock, when the relatives and friends had assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to one-oy^ho had laboured as- siduously and successfully for the good of the school whiyh served for three bordering parishes, giving great satisfaction both to the parents and pupils who had done so well in the various schools and colleges to whidl they were sent. The following mourners were present at the obse- quies:—Mrs Thomas (widow), Miss Nicholas (niece). Miss Thomas, Whitland (sister), Mr and Mrs Thrush, Hvnea, Llanelly (brother-in-law and sister), Mr and Mrs Nicholas '(Cardiff), Mr and Mrs Nicholas (Aber- dare), and Mr Nicholas, brother, Llanelly. The service was taken at the house by the Rev. Evai( Davies (vicar of llltyd), and the Rev. Thos. Griffiths (vicar of the parish) gave an address. The remains were conveyed by road to Bryehgoed, where the burial took place. The service was conducted by the Vicar of llltyd and the Rev. Rhys Williams (minister). Mr Mil. ],,r, I.P., and Air Leonard (clerk) were present on behalf of the Breconshire Education Committee. The Brecon- shire County School Association was represented by Mr Fisher, Mr Corbett, and Mr Powell, Devynnock. The Llanspyddid Council School Managers, Mr Probert (Cilwhybart), Mr Davies (Penwern), Mr Williams (Bryn- bolgoeil), and Air Wm. Williamsi (clerk) also attended. A procession of the school-children headed the cortege, which was marshalled by Mrs Price, the mistress, as far :k, Penrhos. A large number of wreaths were sent by relatives and kind friends and there was particiilarl,, a tine wreath of Immortelles sent from the schoo) children, showing how they revered and respected their departed master. Mr Tom Morgan, The Mill, carried out the duties of undertaker, and Mr S. Perry, Hreeon, provided the hearse and mourning coaches. The following members of the general public were present at the houise and most of them accompanied the re- mains to their last resting place: Mrs Davies, Die Vicarage. Miss Nellie..Miller, vMrs Probert, Cilwhibart, Mr and Mrs Jones, Middle Uolgoed, Mr and Mrs Jones. Argoedlwyd, Mrs Morgan, Harthbaly, Nlr, Mrs and Miss Williams, Upper Bolgoed, Mr and Mrs Williams, Pontes- tv 11, Mr Scaminell, (Iwillimllwyd, Mr Ben Williams, late of Daneefn. Mr and Mrs James, C'ilwych, Mr and Mrs Price. Tyisha, Mr and Mrs Pugh. Oloscede. Miss Dayies, l'engarn, Miss Price Blaengwrthyd. Mr and Mrs Jones, Cwmelyn, Mr and Mrs Prosser, Llwynnoyadd. and others.
IRED CROSS HOSPITAL, PENOYRE.
RED CROSS HOSPITAL, PENOYRE. Sir,—We wish to acknowledge with very grate- ful thanks the following most generous and wel- com< gifts:—Vegetables, Mrs Garnons ?jliiams and L?rd Glanusk; a who;e sheep, Mr Mo:nri?. Manest Court: apples, Mr Jones, The Ga?r: but- ter, Dowager Lady Glamusk; eggs (100) t from Sennybridge, Devynoek, Senny and LlandiioVftun, per Miss I.lewi!vn Davies; milk (daily), M-rs MeClintock and Hon. Mrs do Win ton; eggs and butter .from the market, per Miss Best; magazines from Mt. Pleasant, Talybont. We should be very "nateful if aaiv kind friend would give us some potatoes, and a few pairs of Toiler skates would give gre^it amusement during the bad weather. LUCY MAYBERY, b7:i'2;);j Commandant.
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"—————————— Breconshire Schools. INTERESTING -LECTURE. Dr. Rhys Davies, deputy medical officer of Schools in Breconshire, delivered an interesting and instructive address on Four times through the Schools of BreconQhire" to a large audience at the Congregational Church, Builth, on Wednesday, in last week. Mr C. J. Wearn (Gwynfryu) presided. Since taking over the post of School Medical Officer" Dr. Rhys Davies has been very busy, and in such a short period to visit every school in the County four times must have been a great strain. The keen interest the doctor takes in his work must have assisted him greatly in discharging his duties. Not only has he ex- amined the children, but he has done all in his power to increase the interest of the parents in education and keep himself in close touch with the t, achers, parents, and children, stimulating each as much as pos,iblo with the object of making our educational system as near perfect as possible, by fostering cleanliness in the homes as well as at school. In the course of "his lecture Dr Davies dealt with the history of the School Medical Act, and remarked that there were six millions of children in the schools of England and Wales, and that one million of them were affected with some defect or other, and a quarter of a million serious- ly affected. There was, he said. a civil war in England and Wales in which six million little soldiers fought germs, poverty and other enemies. One in six of the little soldiers was already wounded, and one in twenty- iour seriously wounded. The health and condition of school children in Breconshirc generally would bear comparision with of those in the schools of Eng- land and Wales. He emphasied the fact that those who were well nourished had better teeth and better hearing than the others. Interesting and instructive were the models shown to explain the difference be- tween the height and weight of different classes of children. In conclusion he talked of the preat powers vested in the Local Education Authorities. The usual vote of thanks terminated an interesting lecture.
THE IMPORTANT POINT.
i! way from the land. "We have mi dthat the skill- ed farm labourer is as great a. necessity to the Allies in this war a,s the soldier in the field or the munition worker. We hope there will immediate- ly be a closer and better understanding on this Bupremely important point between the War Office and the Board of Agriculture. and that cleafr in- Bfeructions will be given to Tribunals. Mr Prothero, President of the Board of Agriculture, speaking on Saturday at Preston s'aid "what a.gri- culturists wanted was finality, so that they would know once for all what they had and what tlicy ihad not, and so lay their plans for the future. The arrangement now made with the Wair Office was that, first of ali, the War Office were calling- up class "A" men who had been refused certificates of exemption from the tribunals. These were 30,000 men, which was the number for the whole country, and no more could be taken from agri- culture without the express a-pptovad and sanction of the War Cabinet." The question which seems to strike many at the present moment—faced as we a.re with the urgent necessity of ensuring our food supply both for the Army in the fieJd and the workers in other industri-es-is "-fictlier it is ex- pedient to take any trained farm workers away firom the land at all? There is, of course, the sub- Btitution scheme; but practical farmers id To very pcepticaJ as to its success. We want more workers on the land now, and in the immediate future, t,ii,a,p ener we had before. j
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FARMERS' UNION-Continued. grain for ifve years. He said if the farmers were to plough up pa-stures it was necessary to have some guarantee for a period of five years for the price of ¡zr¡¡in. Owen 'ewhri<iwe-on-Wve) in ??econdinv -?aid !>rr J. 0" (Sewhridllt"-on-Wye) in onding "aid that it. was necessary that the farmers should have some guarantee of prices as well ar guarantee that JVv would be allowed to retain their farm hands t^fforo they could do anything. The resolution was agreed to. and the secretary wa. to forward the same to the pre- sident of the Board of Agriculture. Mr J. W. Jones gave a report of the President of the Board of Agriculture's speech at the iheeting of the National Executive, and areued in favour of fixed prices for manures and feeding stuffs, He observed that the president of the Board was great-IN influenced by the Food Controller. The 30.000 men to be called up were not men refused exemptions by local tribunals hut by apneal tribunals. He advocated 55 per cent. Increase price for 1917 clip w-ool on pre war time price*, and pointed out how some people suffered In the clarifica- tions of wool under the fro sent method.