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CYCLING. The Cycling "Season." I Although the bicycle is used now all the year round, the. otd idea that there if a "season" for it is still in one's mind. The British nature. rlllb to "seasons." Can anyone tell us why marbles is a popular game at orw time of the year and not- at. another, or why hoops must only be trundled at certain time;- and not at other-.? Cycling's summer popularity dates from the days when cycling was purely a pastime, a sport or a hobby. t'p to three years aeo it was the correct thing to get the new bicycle in the spring. The war has prov- ed that the bicycle is something more than a toy. It i5 the cheap, st and handiest way of getting about. It is stated that Sir Neville Chamberlain proposes to star the cycle trade as one of the necessary industries of the country because of this. Th,, bicycle has no longer a e-ason." It has solved many a difficult transit pro- blem. It employs no labour beyond that of its rider- it demand no foreign import for its propulsion. It is an all-British to the last nut. So the fetish of the cycling '-season" is one that might well he dropped, al. though I fear that we shall continue to make the old machine serve through the winter and wait till the spring before buying a new one. For, after all, the winter mud may as weil splash the old "jigger." It seems a shame to criit the glorious beauty of a new bicycle wi-h superflous road. The Bicycle in Agriculture. Th- bicycle has made quite a revolution in rural iiie. In t-on-iderinst, as every thinking man is doing to-day. how we can increase the food production of the coun- try, the labour problem stands first, and the bicycle is proving a gr.at help in that, for,-by its means, farm- workers can be drawn from a much wider area. It is no effort for a man to ride half-a-dozen miles to his work and back again. Let me put it in the nutshell of a simple question. Whether would you walk two miles or ride six. I know-many cases of delicate girls who could not possibly walk half-a-dozen miles who will think nothing of riding to a market town ten miles off and back again to do some shopping. To a hardy farm hand the effort b much Ie-55. Again. the farmer with a bicyc'e can get over his land quicker, for there is this important point which non-cyclists rarely realise- that you can ride a. bicycle anywhere that a marr can walk. Givsn a field path and there is a track for a bicycle I don't suggest that a bicycle is an ideal in- strnment. for getting over » ploughed field, but, used with common-sense, a bicycle can save hours per week to a f i-mer And don't forget the fundamental point, that a bicycle costs nothing to keep and nothing to run.

MOTOR CYCLING. The Motor-Cycle in Business. For a long time past I have been a strong advocate of the extensive use of the motor cycle and side-car for business purposes, and I recently came acros-, a very striking instance of the value of this combination. An egiz merchant in the North of England has for three years past used hb motor-cycle and a specially made side-car io- the collection of upwards of 5.000 eggs per week, ffl, machine is a 3l h.p.. and is fitted with a 3-r>evd gar-a verv necessary fixture, since the dis- tri-t i; a particularly hilly one. After removing the body of the .side-car from the chassis, a box was fitted sufficiently large to carrv three thirty-dozen cases of eggs Thf, caused a good deal of trouble however, sinoe breakages were so numerous, so a rather more elaborate, thing was made, resembling a chest of draw- ersi. and so arranged that no space was allowed in which the drawers could move by the jolting. The eggs are nlaced in card-board divisions, with a layer of felt at th* ton and another at the bottom, and it is found that never an egg is broken, however rough the road or however rapid, up to 25 miles an hour, the machine travels. The following is the balance-sheet as supplied by the owner:-Food for pony, per week, 10/6: de- preciation and running repairs, 2/6: extra wages for labour 6' total. 19/ Cost of running motor-cycle 50 miles Wr week-spirit and oil. 1/9: insurance and revenue, 2/ total, 9/3. Rear Tyre Punctures. I In th divs when I first rode a motor cycl L-ilow iar aw^y h-Y seem iic)w !-thert, was one trouble with whkh I wis alwavs confronted, and that was a punc- ture in the back tyre. The modern rider cannot imagine what a nightmare this, was, especially when riding after (!1k. or when a delay was serious I still liJtte-fiwi still ride now and then, which speaks volumes for its exoellence-a 1911 model, and. although I reckon I am pretty good with my hands, I have never been able to change a tube or cover in the back wheel in less than two hour- N^wadavs, happily, the trouble is much less than it was. For one thing, punctures are much f'wr. owing to the improvement in tyres, and to a ereat-er knowledge of the way in which they should be treated, and to the great advance that has been made in the condition of the roads, apart from the last year or two when the roads have necessarily become very bad indeed. But even when one does get a puncture, for no one- can expect to be immune from an occa- sional nash.,ip of this description no matter how good th." road or how excellent the tyre, it is a much more simple matter to mend it. The introduction of the butt-ended tiihe made things much easier, of course, but apart from this, with a machine of the chain-cum-belt and countershaft gear box, it is comparatively ample to ren^ove the back wheel. It is only necessary to re- move the belt and brake shoes, loosen the spindle nutR, ?dtn. wheel comes out. There are other advantages ot th* countershaft gear, for there is greater stability, Ifis wt-ar on the he-It, and the gear is able to with- stand greater strain.

MOTORING. I Look Aft-r Your Tyres. I I dtm't. suppose that there is anyone who. when he bwom-a the possessor of a motor-car for the first time, doe" not firmly resolve that however careless other people may he as regards their tyres he, at any rate, will mak- a close inspection of all the four tyres at the end of ex -ry run. Perhaps he does this for a month or so. tvt s'-ldom for longer.- Certainly this was my in- tention but I am afraid that intention. like mahv t-ht'N. h:H mo rely provided another paving atone for a. wel'-known and greatly frequented high-road. At the same tirrv. it j-- an excellent thing to do. and it effects a very great saving in the tyre bill. Quite half the punctures, if not more, could he prevented if only the mail, flint, or other foreign body could be spotted he- fore has had time to work its way through the rnh- ber and a tyre inspection always reveals one or two dingerou- substances. The best tool, I find, to remove stones that are deeply imbedded is what T think "hor- sey" g?nt'emen call a. hoof picker the hooked imple- ment that is part and parcel of certain large knives. A dil) of one of the patent tyre stoppings should be given when the stone leaves anything of a hole. A few minutes spent upon each tyre, not after every run, hut aft.er every few hundred miles, is one of the best investment one can possibly make. The R.A.C. and War Work. The taking over of the Royal Automobile Club pre- mises for some form of war administration has brought forth from the Hon. Arthur Stanley, the chairman, a very powerful letter, showing the good work which this society has done during the last two and a half years. It has been represented that some of the members of the club are unpatriotic, and, for the sake of their own comfort, are endeavouring to oppose the commandeering of the dub premises. This is entirely contrary to the truth. The accusation of lack of patriotism is best an- swered by the fact that, out of 16,000 members, over 11.000 are in the Xavy or Army, and, at a low estimate, 3,000 more are engaged on munitions, or other war work. Among the chief points brought out by the chairman are the following :-Since the outbreak of war every activity of the club has been subordinate to war work, and the offices have been open day and night. All naval officers and officers from the Dominions Over- seas have been offered honorary membership of the club. Over :000 officers have availed themselves of this invi- tation, and look upon the club as their central meeting- ing place and home. Among other branches of work which the club is carrying on in connection with the war is the organised service of motor-cars for various Government departments. Under this organisation members of the club, using their own cars. have run over 11,000,000 miles on Government work. Sleeping ac- commodation for over 100 officers is1 already provided, and arrangements are just completed whereby 50 extra beds are to he provided especially for officers from the front passing through London on leave. It is common knowledge that this form of accommodation is urgentlv needed. This. is a record of which the members are justly proud, and it is to be hoped that Sir Alfred Mond may re-coni(ter his decision. I "SPOKES."

I Rheumatism-Kidney Trouble. Rheumatism is due to uric acid and crystals in the joints and muscles, the result of excessive uric acid In 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, are 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 sold at a price be- yond all but the wealthy. Estora Tablets fullv war- rant their description-an honest remedy at an honest price, 1/3 per box of 40 tablets or 6 for 6/9. All Chemists or postage free from Estora Co., 132, Charing Cross Road, London, W.C. Brecon Agent, Walter Gwillim, M.P.S., Medical Hall; Builth Wells Agent, T. A. Coltman, M.P.S., The Pharmacy, tp

Knighton Guardians. Mr L.mton L. Moore presided during the hearing of relief cas?s at U? fortnightly meeting of the Knigh. ton Guardians, held on Thursday, and Mr F. L. Green (vK^-chairman) occupied the chair during the public business. The master reported that there were 37 inmates at the date of last meeting. He had since admitted two. and the number at present was 39, compared with 40 at the same time last year. A letter was read from the Brentford Guardians, ask- ing the Hoard to adopt a resolution in favour of keep- ing the registers of births, deaths and marriage (in future) at Somerset. House, instead of in the custody of the registrar. Mr L. Moore thought it would be a greater con- venience to the public for the registers to remain where they were at present. No action was taken.

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Appeal Tribunal. RADNORSHIRE CASES. A QUESTION OF STATURE. At the Radnorshire Appeal Tribunal on the 13th inst. there, were present Ald. C. C. Rogers (in the chair), Mrs C. C. Rogers, Messrs. W. M. Bavlis, W. Thomas, H. Duff Gordon, B. P. Lewis, J. O. Bufton ,J. Pryce, and T. H. Harris, with the clerk (Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan), the military representative (Mr E. H. Bevan). and the re- presentative of the Board of Agriculture (Mr J. R. Bache). Albert Pritchard (26), Xoyadd. Llandewy-fach, near Erwood, appealed on his own behalf, his temporary exemption having expired. Mr Bache gave strong support to the man's appeal, and the man stated that out of 33 acres, eleven were arable. His father had a farm, 136 acres, near by, and this son had to do the ploughing and give other help as his other son was an invalid, and had been rejected by the Army. Another son was on a farm on which there was a great deal of ploughed land. The appeal was dismissed by five votes to four. Mr E. Powell Careless, solicitor, applied on behalf of Alfred Davies Buft-on (21), employed by Mr Bufton, wheelwright, and smith, Hundred House. Mr Bufton, grandfather, said his business was entire- ly agricultural in its character, and covered an area of 10 or 12 miles. He formerly had five men, and this was the only man left. Since the last tribunal, he had advertised 15 times, but had failed to find a successor. The farmers had signed a petition in favour of his busi- ness being kept open. No exemption, but not to be called up till a substitute is available. On the application of Mr E. Powell Careless, condi- tional exemption was given to Theodore R. Gough; High Street. Llanrindod Wells, who is now employed on work of national importance at Nobels.' The military appealed against the Rhayader decision in the case of Joseph Evans (18), single, employed by Capt. Walsh, Llwynbarried, Rhayader. Capt. Walsh in reply to questions, said the farm was 40 acres, eight acres of which were ploughed. This man was. a horseman and agricultural labourer, and had only passed B 1. He also had a gardener (36). Evans had only been in his employ since November. No exemption, but not to be called up for a month. The military appealed against the Rhayader decision in the case of Henry Lewis (32), Rhosgoch, St. Harmon, who farm;, 213 acres of land with his uncle. About 14 j or 15 acres of land were ploughed, and the only other pe-r.on on the farm was only 15 years of age.—The uncle said that if his nephew was taken he should sell up. A substitute would be of no use to him as he was very deaf. It transpired that the man had not been medically examined and the tribunal strongly urged all appellants and respondents to undergo medical examination before coming to tribunals. Adjourned for medical examination. The military appealed against the Colwyn decision in the case of John Griffiths (22), employed by Mr Edward Lloyd (Noyadd, Rhulen), as a horseman and cowman. The farm was 135 acres and 35 acres ploughed. It transpired that the employer was himself of mili- ary age. No exemption, but not to he called up till May 1st. The military appealed against the Colwyn decision in the case of Thomas Stephen Thomas (30). employed by Mr Morgan Jones, Danycoed, Aberedw, who stated that the respondent was employed as an expert hedger and general farm worker on two farms (240 acres and 380 acres respectively. Thomas said he had passed Class A, and was married. He was quite willing to do ploughing or any other farm work. Mr Baehe said this was an exceptional case, and it was a mystery to him how these two farms could be carried on with the labour they had. The majority decided that there should be no exempt- ion. but that the man should not be called up till April 15th. The military appealed against the Xew Radnor decision in the case of William H. Bounds (23), single, employed by Mr John P. Price, Brynmellis. Hundred House, Builth. as waggoner. The farm was 280 acres, an 1 (J: this 25 acres was tillage. This was the only man he had. and lie could do any farm work and was willing to do so. X 0 exemption, but not to be called up till substitute is provided. The military appealed against the New Radnor decis- ion in the cae of Albert Jones (19), single, The Clog, Colva, and his emplover (Mr John James) said his farm was 206 acres (40 acres tillage). He had another man, but although lie had no exemption he had not been called up. If they took his two men, the tribunal must find him a job. The case was adjourned, and the tribunal expressed the view that if one man was left the other should go. Llandrindod Butcher Again. Messrs. Edward Hamer and Co.. butchers, Llandrindod Wells, made application for reconsideration of the case of Stephen Phillips, the manager of their Llandrnidod Wells branch, and asked for leave to appeal to the Cen- tral Tribunal on the grounds that Phillips was his buyer. Mr Bevan objected to the case being further gone into, submitting that there were no new facts, but several members of the tribunal took a different view. Mr Hamer said the farmers were prepared to send in a petition asking for Phillips to be allowed to re- main. but the chairman said other butchers were pre- pared to buy stock as well as Mr Hamer Mr Hamer said he had given three sons to the Army, and one had fallen, and Mr Phillips said he had five brother.- in the Army, and another expecting to be call- tA u P. Mr Baehe said he had received letters from influential farmers expressing the desire that this man should be kept in his present employment. Mr Hamer bought his beasts in Radnorshire. Mr Hamer paid £400- per week for beasts. in the summer ;and £ 250 per week in winter. By 5 votes to 4, it was decided to re-hear the case at the next tribunal. The military appealed against the New Radnor de- cision in the case of David Robert Watkins (18), single, Llanedw, and his father (Mr Thomas Watkins) appeared. He said he had 8 sons. 4 of military age, and one in the Army. Particulars were given of the employment of 'each of the sons of military age. His farm was 85 acres plus open hill. He proposed to plough 28 acres this year if he could keep this man. Xo exemption. In the following applications for renewal, the decis^ ions were as follows John Arthur Pritchard )21), em- ployed by Mr J. Meredith, The Gorse, Llansantffraed, no exemption but substitute to be provided; Sydney Ed- ward Morson (20), employed by Mr John Sheen, Llwyn- tudor, Glasewm, no exemption, but substitute to be pro- vided: John Hammond (22), employed by Mr Wm. Ham- monds, Llangoverus, Hundred House, no exemption, but substitute to be provided; Thomas Ivor Price (19), em- ployed by Mr W. P. Davies, Forest, Hundred House, con- ditional exemption: Evan James Price (21), employed by Mr J. Davies, Graig, Glasewm, no exemption, but substitute to be provided; Milwyn Davies (19), employed hy Mr James M. Jones, Vedw, Glascwm, temporary ex- emption till May 1st, with leave to appeal again. A Young Quaker. The military appealed against John Owen Jenkins (18). LUynmelyn, Penybont Station, and he wa.s represented by his father, Mr J. Owen Jenkins J.P. Examined by Mr Bevan, Mr Jenkins said he had two farms and one man on each farm. The respondent was working at Llwynmelyn, a farm of 100 acres. He in- tended to plough 30 acres. at.LlwynmE'lyn, and he hoped to plough 10 acres at Penybank, which was 150 acres. The man at Penybank was 38 years of age, and he took him from a hospital. His son was a member of the Society of Friends, and he had two sons in France serv- ing with the Friends' Ambulance Unit. If this boy was taken, it would he six men taken from the farm. The appeal was dismissed. This young man also ap- peals on conscientious grounds, but this has not been gone into by the Local or Appeal Tribtlnal yet. Penybont Hall Cases. The. military appealed against the Rhayader decis- ions in the eases of William Thomas Jones(37), married, one child, and Thomas Hamer (34), Greenfield, Peny- bont. both employed by Mrs Whitehead, Penybont Hall. Mr James Hamer (agent) appeared. Mr Bevan stated that the tribunal had asked for these two appeals to be brought up together Thomas flamer had passed Class A. Mr Hamer said the farm was 210 acres, but the men also had to work on the estate, which was over 10,000 acres. The men had to look after all the wire-fencing. His son had volunteered to join the Welsh Guards, but was medically rejected. Another son had joined since then. and the position was now different. Still, he would not ask the tribunal to send the married man and allow him to keep his son. W. T. Jones was given conditional exemption, and Thomas Hamer was refused, but he was not to be called up till April 1st. A Very Short Man. The military objected to the Rhayader decision in the case of Arthur Powell (19), Gilfaoh, Nantmel, waggoner. employed by Mr A. Lloyd. Asked as to the height of Arthur Powell, Mr Lloyd said lie was somewhere between 1 and 10 feet. (Laugh- ter.* He had a son of five, a little girl of three. and, with tht- missus, that was all the staff. (Laughter.) It transpired that the man in question was only 4ft. 10in.. and the appeal was dismissed. The next appeal was against Sidney Pugh (27), Great Castle, Rhayader district, who is employed by Mr Thomas Hugh Lewis, who said he had one man on the farm besides this one. but he was 68 years of age. He also had a boy of 16. The man appealed against wa his waggoner. His farm was 215 acres of crass and 47 acres arable. The old man was failing, and he had not alwavs sot him. The boy of 16 had poor eyesight, and could see a cow at a short distance.—No exemption, hut not to be called up till May 12th (final).

Builth Allotments. I Meeting of the Society. I PROSPECT OF ACQUIRING LAND. A meeting of the Builth Wells Allotment Society was held at the County School, Builtli Wells, on Friday evening, and was presided over by Mr Rees Thomas, B.A. Others present were Messrs. T. 11. Jones (Dolger- ddon), W. Jones (High Street), W. Hamer (Tycerrig), H. Owens (Oaklands), W. Watkins (Church Street), W. H. Beeknell (Lansdowne), W. Davies (West End), W. A. Smileis (West End), W. T. Seaborne (Grosmont), A. Lewis (Beamville House), P. McLoughlin, David Thomas (agricultural organiser), R. E. Havard Williams (execu- tive officer of the Breconshire War Agricultural Com- mittee). The chairman said that since the last meeting a de- putation had waited upon the council, and they were given a most courteous hearing. The chairman and members promised them their support. The chairman of the council and Mr H. T. Price were appointed to wait upon Mr Hawkins with the view of securing land on Penmaenau, and he would ask Mr Williams to tell the meeting what had transpired. Mr R. Williams said that Mr Hawking had been seen by Mr Eadie and Mr Price, and the price he wanted for the land was at the rate of t5 per acre, and it would be necessary to erect a fence across the field, which would cost a good deal of money, and also fix a gate at the lower end of the ground. This land would be cuttivat-ed whether they took it over or not. and, perhaps, it would be of more service to the nation if they could take over some fresh land. Mr H. Owen said that they should have an oppor- tunity to take over land where they liked, and not to take what others pushed on them. It should be con- venient to the applicants. He then suggested the Cocket field and a field on White House Farm. Mr T. H. Jones was of the opinion that if they secur- ed a part of Penmaenau field they would be able to grow a good crop during the coming season. Mr S. Speake said that he was in favour of having the land as near home as possible. Mr W. H. Beeknell said that they were anxious to get the land for a longer period than twelve months, as under proper cultivation they would improve the land, and it would only be right that they should derive some benefit from what they were doing. Mr A. Lewis wa., of the opinion that it would be too expensive to erect a fence on Mr Hawkin's ground, and, therefore, it would be wise on their part to endea- vour to secure land which was already fenced in. It was agreed to ask the council to endeavour to secure land close to the town and to leave the same for five year, with the option of renewal at the end of the period. Mr Havard Williams was of the opinion that there would not -be. much difficulty in getting land at present, and went on to talk about the great possibilities of garden plots and what had been done at Evesham by methods of intensive culture. He believed that they were taking the right step in forming a society, which could treat with the council, and the latter would treat with the landlord or agent. He had been pleasantly surprised with the spirit displayed by the landlords and their agents to meet the demand for land, and they were only too pleased to do what they could for the country and the nation. If they could have the land- lords, agents and the members of the council to co- operate with them the movement would be a great suc- cess. On the motion of Mr R. Williams, seconded by Mr T. H. Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Chairman for presiding, and Mr Havard Williams and Mr David Thomas for their encouraging remarks.

Late Mr J. R. James, Builth. AN APPRECIATION. BY ONE WHO KNEW HIM. The people of Builth Wells were very shocked last Saturday afternoon on learning of the death which oc- curred with tragic suddenness, of Mr J. R. James, cash- ier at the National Provincial Bank. During his six years residence in Builth Wells Mr James had earned the respect of all. He was a remarkable man-in many ways. Of a quiet and retiring disposition, he did not readily form friendships, but once the reserve was pene- trated, you recognised the man within. He was one of the most honest and straightforward men that I knew. He never trimmed his sails to every passing breeze, but bravely steered on his course. If the need arose he would certainly sacrifice preferment to principle. He was certainly one of the best read men in the town, nay in the county. But he never advertised his reading. He often told me "I'm only a reader, I read just for the love of reading." He was not a pedant and never tackled any book that was too big for him. Mr James's motto was "Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with merry heart; for God hath already accepted thy works." He had a most discriminating sensitiveness to all that was fair and beautiful in English literature, although his reading 'was avowedly purposeless and desultory. I remember discussing one of the masterpieces of Eng- lish prose with him-Abraham Lincoln's letter to a mother whose five sons had died gloriously on the field of battle. His eyes, lit up and his face gleaned when he pointed out the chastity and beauty of the word beguile in Lincoln's sentence: "I feel how weak and fruitless itaust be any words of mine which should at- tempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so over- whelming." He led me to many a realm of gold and made me familiar with the works of Thomas Love Peacock, The Erubon of Butler, Newbolt's poems. So much did he love his own favourite authors that he had signed auto- graph, photographs of such famous men as Thomas Hardy, George Meredith, Rudyard Kipling, etc. He and I loved Eden Philpotts as a novelist, but I owed him- a debt of gratitude for introducing me to the poems of Philpotts. Mr James was possessed of a marvellous memory. He could tell you all about the "Adullomites," and the oc- casion when Punch called that burly Irishman, Joseph Biggar, the misplaced vowel. Of things Welsh his mind was a perfect storehouse. He knew all about the great county families, and could enrich a conversation on any national topic. There is one other trait in his character that I should like to touch on before finishing-his hatred of snobbery. He was no mere doctrinaire democrat; but loved to con- verse with the plain ordinary man. We are much the poorer in Builth Wells by the loss of this quiet, true gentleman who loathed the limelight. He dreamt but did not make dreams his master; he thought but did not make thoughts his aim. He never said ill of any man, even if he disliked him. He took all human misery much to heart and his pity was a soul-commanding and heart-felt love. The hearts of I our townspeople go out to his sorrowing widow and little children in their distress.

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7 APPEAL TRIBUNAL—Continued. I A Model Farmer. The military appealed against Wm. Griffiths (38) and Walter Wilding Griffiths (26), sons of Mr W. Griffiths. of Cellws and Llanbadarn farms, and the father and the younger son appeared. On one farm he had 14 or 15 acres of ploughed Jand out of 125 acres. There was also land to plough at Trelowgoed. He had two sons in the Army, one son a cripple, one at Cellws. one at Llanbadarn, and one in Herefordsliire. Llanbadarn farm was 115 acres and Trelowgoed, where the cripple son was, 70 acres. One of the sons, Walter, was a ten- ant farmer, and William was joint tenant with his father. Mr Bache said Mr Griffiths was a model farmer, and no one could get more off the land. The appeals were dismissed. The military appealed in the case of Evan Sidney Davies .employed by Miss Surrell (Werngoch, Llandrin- dod Wells). The case was taken in private, and the military appeal was dismissed. The military appealed against the Colwyn decision in the case of Charles Samuel. Brynhir, Llandrindod Wells. and the employer, Mr W. Weale, said the farm was 142 acres, with 62 acres of tillage. The appeal succeeded, but the man is not to be called up till a. substitute was provided. Mr Williams, Hundred House P.O.. asked for his case to be re-heard but Mr Bevan argued that there were no n-w facts. Mr Rache asked for a substitute, but the tribunal refused to re-open the case. In applic-ation for renewal, the decisions were a- fol- low:-Edward Price Mills (24), Castle Crab. Disserth adjourned for medical examination: Thomas E-vans (31), Llwyneoibren, Howey. married, two children, condi- tional exemption; and John Price, .Tones (23), Tvnllan Llandegley, temporary exemption till May 1st.

MOTORISTS You will be delighted if you send your Repairs to the m- MODERN GARAGE. WHY:- Because the Works are fitted up with the very latest Appliances and Machines for undertaking II every class of repair. ||| Because all work is carried on under the direct supervision of HAROLD P. ELSTON, holder of two. first-class certificates for machine construction. |' Because all work is guaranteed, which releases all these old Motorists' troubles. HAROLD ELSTON & Co., The Modern Garage, BRECON. Telepbom> po: 72 & f>4. Telegrams: ELSTON. I CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. EGG & POULTRY INDUSTRY. Are the Welsh People allowing the opportunity to pass of assisting the Nation's Food Supplies by the keep- ing of Poultry, and the Production of Eggs ? The question is again very forcibly brought forward by the statement in the Press that during the first week in January this year over 7 Millions of EGGS were received from Egypt, and 360,000 from America. The present is an opportune time to extend Egg and Poultry Industry in Wales, and the Cambrian Railways Company, through the Agricultural Organ- isation Society, are prepared to arrange Lectures, addressed by Experts (free of charge), at any town or village on the Company's system. Full information, and Leaflets on the rearing ot Poultry, Egg Production, etc., can be obtained on application to the Station masters, or to Mr Herbert Williams, Superintendent of the Line, Oswestry. S. WILLIAMSON, General Manager Oswestry, February, 1917.

Colwyn Rural Tribunal. A FINE RECORD. On Monday last Mr H. Evan-Thomas (chairman) presided over a meeting of the Colwyn Tribunal and others present were Messrs Thomas Davies (Vronolau), T. L. Vaughan (Llandriudod Wells), W. Prothero (Glannant) and W. W. Lennard (clerk). The military authoritiea were represented by Mr Bryan Smith (LJan- drindod Wells), and Mr J. L. Davies represented the Board of Agriculture. Mr T Lant appealed on behalf of his employee Mr Hogger, a man 35 years of age, with wife and three children. The only man he had at present who knew how to use the drill at the quarry. The demand at the quarry for road stones at present was more than he could cope with at present owing to the fact that a large number of his men had joined the colours. He had at all times encouraged his men to join and he would not have appealed on behalf of Hogger if he could possibly have managed without him. He had only 24 men at present and he would be prepared to put on 300 men if he could get them. Since the out- break of the war from 40 to 50 men had joined the arlllY. He had two cart horses but owing to the reduction in the number of men the horses were not fully occu- pied, but. now he had rented 14 acres of land, seven ot which would be put under the plough this spring—five under oats and two acres under potatoes. Iloggei: was the only man he had in charge of the concrete blocks department, and it was in the national interest that he should be able to carry on the quarries in order that he could supply stones for road repniring". The Chairman said the number of men joined from the quarries showed a tine record. Conditional exemption was granted. Conditional exemption was granted Robert Heio'h- way, Llandrindod Wells; J. Boore, Craig-y-sonau Creg-dnn; Oswald Pryse, Court, Aberedw; and u7li.am Phillips, Rhogo, Disserth. The appeal on behalf of James Matthew-s, Tyn,-reen, lAansantffraed-in-Elvel, was dismissed, and the man was ordered to serve. Mr Sheen, Carneddau, and Mrs Thompson, Drain, appealed on behalf of their sons, and both cases were adjourned till the next meeting for further medical testimony.