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^™—— How can t V I §^t my ?3MUri ?  f N —IT??t < ? ?t\??t?i ?? ???? l)aSt ) M ? Plough1n finished ? } ??t? ? ? T?? ?o?age of labour ia creating a serious situation to the farmer, which is all the more ? ? ?? ?? exa<perahng as the prospects of a promising ) ? ?FB Tarket for the yield are so bright. The ? ? ?? .F t 'ituation cannot be handled with horses. It can be handled with the Overtime ? ? Tractor, which draws a 4-furrow plough, covering eight to ten acres per day at a cost of less than 121- for paraffin. The Overtime Tractor also pulls Harrows, Cultivators, Mowers, Two Binders, etc., and will pull and operate the largest Thresher and Elevator. Call and see it at our showrooms, or write for name of neighbouring user. For further particulars apply to- RICH^SONS, MotohJEngineers, Tel. 23. BRECON. TeL: p. O 16. TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. Smart Cut. Beautifully Finished. ? ? ??' ?- Moderate Prices. Fit Guaranteed. Only Expert Workmen Kept. WRITE OR CALL FOR PATTERNS & PRICES. MORGAN & LEWIS, Tailors, BRECON. Professor Joseph JonM, M.A.. B.D. (Brecone an interesting 100ture on "ToKtoy" 115= ?l=. &t :,2 iTi:adou Congregational Ch?pet .Pwoeeed. tMt week. LOANS £ *1 A TA i? 1A A LENT on note of hand to d?-LU 1U d?±UU Tradesmen, Flr-Ol Business men, and others, worthy of credit, with or without sureties or securities. (Business completed immediately without any delay). Repayments arranged to suit applicants' convenience. ?100 TO ?1000 AD.^NcpE«?«.S eS; able persons to buy the houses they occupy or other property. Loans also made upon property already in pos- session of applicants, existing mortgages paid off and more money advanced if required. Interest from 41 to 5 per cent. per annum, on all mortgages.— Appl-J. L. CUNNINGHAM. 19, Glebeland Street, bM7 Tel. 70. Merthyr Tydfil. ) NO PRELIMINARY FEES. j^JONEY LENT pRIVATELY In large or small Sums (not less than £10), ON BORROWER'S OWN PROMISSORY NOTE. ESTABLISHED 47 YEARS, And now Lending UPWARDS OF XSO,000 ANNUALLY. Prospectuses, Terms for Advances, or any information desired, will be supplied, freo of charge, on application either personally or by letter to QJEORGE pAYNE & SONS, &e 17. KING STREET, HEREFORD; or | 5, TOWN WALLS, SHREWSBURY. I Established 1870. g Loans by Post. BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU BORROW. I lend money on the following terms -210 Loan repay X12 for 12 months. £ 50 Loan repay X60 for 12 months. Other amounts in proportion. Special terms to Farmers. Write in strict confidence to the actual lender, A. D. DENNY, 5 & 7, PALL MALL, MANCHESTER. IS IF MONEY? If so, you can do GET IT from an old established no better than and reliable office. Don't waste time applying to agents and others offering impossible terms, and who have no money to lend. £10 to £ 1,000. Urgent loans completed same day. No fees, sureties or 'fines. If desired Bank Notes posted anywhere. Your written promise obtains cash. CHARLES STEYENS, Ltd. (Tel. 467), Hayes Buildings, CARDIFF. b520j236

I FARMERS' COLUMN. I .6 At Erwood market, on Thursday, quotations were as followEggs, 6 for 1/ butter, 1/10 per lb.; chickens, 1/4; and rabbits, 1/4 and 1/5 each. Only 26 fat beasts were on offer in Builth Cattle Market on the 19th ult. These were chiefly bulls, which made good prices. Hates at Talgarth market, on Friday, were :-Eggs, 4 and 5 for 1/ butter, 1/10 per lb.; trussed-fowls, 1/4 to 1/6; rabbits, 1/5 and 1/6 each: and apples, 2d per lb. Llandovery market, on the 20th ult., was characterised with weaker dernandand prices declined somewhat. Fifty fat cuttle were onotfer, sheep maintained their price and pork pigs were 6d per stone dearer. There was a large supply of produce at Presteign mar- ket on Wednesday. Rates were :-Eggs, 4 and 5 for 1/ butter, 1/9 and 1/10 per lb., fowls, 5/- to 6/- per Couple; chickens, 6/- to 7/6; rabbits, 1/5 each; hares, 4/ and pheasants, 6/- to 7/- per brace, Good attendance and average business characterised Knighton market on Thursday. Prices obtained were: — Eggs, 4 and 5 for ]/ butter, 1/10 and 1/11 per lb.: fowls, 5/- to tJ/ per couple; chickens, 5/6 to 8/ rab- bits. 2/10 to 3/ and hares, 3/to 4/ Hay produce market, on Thursday, was attended by a large supply and brisk demand. Rates were:—But. t-er, 1/10 to 2/- per lb.; eggs, 5 for 1/ chickens, 1/3 per lb.; fowls, 6/- to 6/6 per couple; rabbits, 1/5 and 1/0 each; hares, to 4/ apples, 21<1 per lh.; and potatoes, 10/- per cwt. Rhayader market rates, on M wlnesday, were:—Eggs, 4 and 5 for If-; fre,h butter, 1/9 and 1/10 per it).; bacon (hams), J/1 per b.; bacon (sides), 1/ whole pigs, 1/1 to 1/2 per lb. live-fowls, 5/6 to 6/- per couple: trussed ditto, 6/- to 7/6; pheasants, 6/- to 7/ par- tridges, 6/- per brace; woodcock, 2/- to 2/6 each; hares, 3/6 to 4/6; rabbits, 1/4 and 1/5 each. Mr F. G. How is (bailitl of Brecon and Radnor Asylum Home Farm) has been appointed chief farm-bailiff at Moneyhill Colony, Birmingham, out of over 200 appli- cants and a short list of 5. Mr Howis was appointed bailiff of the Home Farm at Talgarth Asylum nearly 15 years ago, had always taken keen interest in the wel- fare of Talgarth, and was one of the principal movers in the formation of the Talgarth Agricultural Society. A moderate supply of stock met a brisk demand at the old-established Cwmdauddwr Feast Fair at Rhayader on Wednesday. Prices were well maintained. Quota- tIOII,; :-Cows with calves, R25 to ;f30, one lot making £ 35; barren cows, £ 18 to £ 24: barren heifers, £ 16 to £ 20; two-year-old bullocks, L22 to £ 26; yearling ditto, £ 12 to £ 18; yearling heifers, tIO to £ 14; bulls 66. per cwt.; beef, Is to 1/2 per lb.; sheep (short supply), sell- ing at somewhat reduced prices; Welsh mutton, 1 to 1/2 per lb.; cart pigs (eight weeks store), selling at 35/. apiece; ten weeks ditto, L-2; bacon, 10d to 1/ Mdrs 'h ■ ■ to 1/1; hams, 1/2 per lb. The horse trade showed an improvement. Eggs were 6 for 1/ fresh butter, 1/9 to 2/- per lb.; live poultry, 5/- to 6/ trus- sed ditto, 6/- to < per couple; rabbits, 2/2 to 2/6 per couple; and hares, 31- to 4/- each. "The most satisfactory feature about Mr Llovd (i-eorge's new proposals regarding agrieulturc," says the "South Wales Daily News," "is that they promise a sub- stantial rise in the" wages of Welsh farm labourers. The farmers will receive valuable concessions, but in return they must "pay their labourers not less than 25/- a week. At present, outside Glamorgan, there are few labourers on Welsh farms getting £1 a week. Oflicial statistics are not up to date, but on the occasion of the last Hoard of Trade inquiry the average earnings (inclusive of cottage and other allowances) -were. Glamorganshire, 19/3; Brecon-shire, 18/9: Carmarthen- shire, 18/1; Pembrokesftire, 17/3: Radnorshire, 16/8; and Cardiganshire, 16/6. In several districts wages have lweii slightlv increased on account of the higher cost of living, hut there are still many labourers who are re- ceiving much less than a living wage. To this class the promise of a guaranteed minimum of 25/- a week after years of fruitless agitation will seem almost incredible. But it is a. promise that must be fulfilled. If farmers are to have guaranteed prices they must pay better wage. to their men."

Bucknell Lady's Death. THE LATE MRS. SHERWOOD. We regret to record the death of Mrs J. Sherwood, Railway Inn, Bucknell, which took place on Wednesday last after a brief illness. Deceased who was 71 years of age, had lived for nearly half a century in the vil- lage, and hlT quiet and kindly disposition gained tile e.stet m of a large circle of friends. Her husband, the late Mr C. Sherwood, pre-deceased her by 8 years, he meeting with a fatal trap accident in Brampton Brian. Amid every manifestation of sorrow the funeral took place on Saturday, when the following members of the family attended :—Messrs. E., W., G., F. and J. Sher- wood (sons), I rs Jones, and Miss Edwards (daughters), Messrs. E. Miles (A.stlev), J. Miles (Blackhill), J. Miles (Rock Hill), and W. Miles (Pnrloque) (brothers), Mrs E. Sherwood (daughter-in-taw), Mr B. Jones (son-in-law), H. and C. Jones, D. and R. Sherwood (grand-children), Messrs. G. Price, W. Stedman (brothers-in-law), Mrs Meredith and Mrs Stedman (sisters-in-law), W. Mere- dith and E. Evans (nephews), M. Meredith (niece), S. Bridgewater and Son, and Mr T. Morgan (Derby). Among those who followed to show their last token of respect were:—Mr and Mrs Langford (Kingslandi, Messrs. Griffiths (Hodre), Davies (Windy Hall), P. 51. Matthews, H. Stedman. H. Crowe, C. Lloyd, F. Smith, J. Finney, A. Challoner, J. Morris (coal agent), G. Morris, E. Morgan, J. Morris (Bedstone), J. Evans, G. Haines, B. GWilliam, C. Davies. S. Harris, F. Tantrum, W. Morgan, etc. Rev. J. S. Woodhouse (vicar) and the Rev. W. Brown (Bedstone), officiated. Mr W. Bur- goyne was the undertaker. There was a large number of beautiful floral tributes.

Knighton War Savings. I GOOD WORK. I Two War Savings' Associations-have sprung into existence in Knighton during the past week or ten days, viz. :-The Knightoti Methodist War Savings' Association (chairman), Rev. A. D. Bnskerville (secre- tary), Mrs Griffiths, Victoria Road (treasurer), Miss E. A. Ross, High Street, and The Norton Street Bap- tist War Savings' Association (chairman), Mr J. George (secretary), Mrs George (treasurer), Miss D. Lewis, Norton Street. The Norton Street Baptist Association purchased nine certificates out of the first week's subscriptions. Knighton has now five or six Associations, which we understand are doing well.

Howey Entertainment. I CLEVER SCHOLARS. I The second entertainment given by the scholars of Howey school in aid of the funds of the local bratch of the Voluntary War Workers Association took place on Tuesday evening of last week. The long and varied programme was immensely enjoyed by a packed audi- ence, gracefully presided over by Lady Gordon. Each of the thirty-four items on the programme was well acclaimed several having to be repeated. Possibly the tit-bits of the evening were the taking rendering of the pretty action song "How',l you like to be a Baby Girl" by seven little girls (5 old), the amusing musical dialogue Howey Hiring Fair," the "Red Cross Nurses action song, and the action song "Kuit Kuit! Knit! The teachers and scholars were accorded a hearty vote of thanks for the excellent entertainment, The sum of E5 10s. 6d. less 7s. 6d. expenses has been hand- ed over to Mrs Herbe t, hon. sec. of the branch to buy wool for further soldiers' comforts.

I Sheep Worrying, I *24 EWES KILLED. William George Harris, of High Street, Hirwain, was summoned at Aberdare on Thursday as the owner of a dangerous dog that was not kept under control. Serst. Lewis stated that. in consequence of com- plaints, he visited Brynmardy Farm, where 20 ewes had been killed the previous night by some dog. Witness there saw the dog owned by defendant attacking a sheep, which it held by the. neck on the ground. The dog was ordered to be destroyed, the defendant to pay the costs.

I RUSSIA'S COLOSSAL PART IN THE WAR. The Russian armies, including that in the Roumanian th-eatre, of war, hold from the Baltic to the Black Sea a front of 1,100 miles, and meet the shock of some one hundred and forty German( Austrian, Turkish, and Bul- gar divisions, or 2,800,000 troops in all. In addition, Russia is doggedly maintaining a considerable army in the Caucasus fighting the Turk, another army in Persia, and has sent cavalry to the British Mesopotamia con- tingent. Also, there are Russian troops fighting on the Macedonian front, and with the French army in the West" Thus. we see that she is giving of her strength wherever the common cause demands it. (From an article entitled "The Russian Effort," in the March issue of "The London Magazine. ")

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I War Loan. I Llandrindod Wells Result. I GRATIFYING FIGURES. I Approximate figures as to the Llandrindod Wells re- sult of the War Loan show that a sum of about £ 140,000 has been invested through local banks, and one source give the figure as high as' £ 146,000. Taking the lower figure, the contribution per head of the present- resident population is about £ 55. The overwhelming proportion is new money, the conversions representing a very small part of the whole. New money alone probably amounts to £50 per head of the population. Applications sent in through London agents are not in- cluded. I The High Sheriff's Generosity. I I It isi reporter that the High sherift has extended tile I generous oli'er made to the cltrgy To the Free Church I I ministers and school teachers.

I Newbridge-on-Wye Wedding. I I FLEMING-GRIFFITHS. I All Saints' church, Newbridge-on-Wye, was the scene, on Wednesday, of the marriage of Lieut. H. A. Fleming and Miss Phyllis Griffiths, youngest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs J. H. Griffiths, Vicarage, New- bridge-on-Wye. Lieut. Fleming was in the Austra- lian Imperial Force. He went through The Gallipoli campaign, and was wounded and sent to England, and when recovered, to France,where lie was again wound- ed. Mis-j Phyllis Griffiths, organist of the Parish Church has devoted herself to the furtherance of many good worls, and was beloved by all. Only the closest relatives and the god-parents of the the bride were invited. Rev. J. H. Griffiths oiffciated. The bride was given away by her mother, and wore a simple dress of soft ivory eharmeuse satin, and, fast- ening a hehu of old lace, an enamel and gold brooch, the gift of the bride-groom on the occasion of his de- parture to the Western Front, on which the words were inscribed "I go to return," being a bright and inspiring motto. Over a wreath of orange blossoms she wore an old Limerick bridal veil, which had previously been worn by her great grand-mother, mother, and sister. The bridesmaids were Miss Janet and Miss Ruth Griffiths. Mr Ernest Bryan Smith performed the dutus of best man, and Mrs Ernest Bryan Smith (sister of the bride), presided at the organ. Thechun-h was decorated by Mr Roberts (Llysdinam), who also provided the exquisite bompiet. The hymns sung were The voice that breathed o'er Eden and Lead U", I Heavenly Father, lead us."

I Presteign Fireman. I I IMPRESSIVE rrxERAL. I The funeral of Mr William Lewi-, of Lugg Bridge, Presteign, whose death was reported in our last issue, took place at the Pre.-teign Cemetery on Friday. De- ceased was superintendent of the Presteign Fire Bri- gade, a bell-ringer at the Parish Church, and for many years a member of Court "Industry" A.O.F. The funeral was attended by several of the deceased's fellow members from the various bodies mentioned. Rev. H. L. e Kewley officiated ,and afterwards at the grave-side the Foresters' address was read impressively by Bro. S. Greenhouse, senior trustee of the Court "Industry." The following were the principal mourners :trs William Lewis (widow), Mr Sidney Lewis, Birmingham (son), Mrs J. Chambers, Birmingham (daughter). Mrs A. Prcece, Presteign (daughter). Mr and Mrs Tom Lewis, Birmingham (son and daughter-in-law). Pte. George Lewis and Mrs C. Lewis (son and daughter-in-law), Pte. Henry Lewis, Swansea (son), Mrs Horace Dyke. Swansea (daughter), Mr Wm. Lewis. Miss Edith Lewis (Pres- teign), Mr J. Lewis; and Mrs Lewis (brother and sister- in-law), Mr and Mrs Frank Yaughan (cousin). The following represented the Foresters' Society. Messrs. S. Greenhouse. Amos Mantle. William Watkins and William Davies; the Fire Brigade was represented by Mr J. J. Griffiths (captain). Mr H. Pugh. Mr Wm. Wozencraft, Mr R. Cole. and Mr Wm. Meredith, and the bell-ringers by Messrs. Wm. Bird and A. Handlcy. The undertaker was Mr Thoma- Walters.

Killed in Action, I LLANDOVERY CO N('ILLOR' I Private Sydney Roberts, son of Councillor T. Rob- nt.T.P., and Mrs Roberts, High Street, Llandovery, has been killed in action. This brings the number from this old town who have given their lives up to 24. In a sympathetic letter to the parents the com- manding officer bears testimony to deceased's popular- ity, chivalry, and courage. He was killed on the 8t.h February when the company was moving up to support a battalion who were attacking. He was hit in the temple by a bullet and died instantly. He had previously had several narrow escapes-on one oc- casion buried for a long period after a shell explosion. Quite recently he had been rccomcnded for a commis- sion. Before joining he was a clerk iu the National Provincial Bank at Port Talbot.

I KNIGHTON RURAL TRIBUNAL. I I A LO-XG SITTIXG- I An all-day session of the Rural Tribunal was held a.t Knighton on Thursday, when the chair was occupied by Air E. J.P. Capt. Shrimpton attended as. mili- tary representative in the morning, and Mr C. M. Nixson in the afternoon, and agriculture was represented by Mr J. R. Bache and Mr A. Moseley. Forty-two appeals, reviews, &c. were down for hearing, but none of the eases presented more than ordinary interest. The fol- lowing is a classified list of decisions;- Conditional exemption: Mr Dd. T. George, 35, Pyby- llwyd, Llaithdu; Mr D. A. Turley, 18, Werhigyfron, Be,. guildy; Mr T. Wilsom, 19, Cwnch, Llanbister Road; Mr Wm. Dd. Swancott, 26, Llanfawr, Llanbister Road; Mr E. W. Morris, 18, Upper Hall. Heyope: Mr E. Davies, HI. Wain Farm, Felindre; Mr A. Davies, 19, Fron- ladies, Heyope; Mr J. Mills, 35, New House, Llanbister Road, employed in felling and sending away pitwood (exemption while engaged in work of national import- ance) Mr J. Bright, 18, Carregyfraen, Beguildy: Mr M. Edwards, Lea Hall, Llangunllo; Mr W Pltillips. 32, Castle-cwmarran, Llanbister Road; Mr J. E. Lewis, Trewescoed, Llanbister. Exemption till May 15th: Mr W. Wozencroft, 39, ?Nir W. Wozencroft, 39, Cwm Whitton Cottage, Knighton. Exemption till May 1st: Mr A. Davies, 26, Dolidry. Llandewy; Mr E. T. Stephens, 21, Bailybedw, Llandewy; Mr D. J. Stephens, 20, Upper Letherlinwent ,Llanbadarn- I fynydd; Mr G. E. Deakin, 26. Castle Inn, Knucklaf; Mr J. J. Lewis, 22, Gwernaffel, Knighton. No exemption (not to be called up until a suitable substitute is provided): Mr T. Jones, 21, Killybyddr, Llanbister Road: Mr V. Davies, 19, Wain Farm, Felin- dre; Mr J. C. Davies, 17. Carter's Farm. Norton; Mr W. Venables, 23, Shell Heath, Felindre. Mr J. Lloyd, 22, Baily Farm, Llungunllo, no exemption, but not to be called up till April 1st. Mr J. B. Price, 27, Bryn- gwyn, Llanbister, wa-s given no exemption. A number of other appeals were adjourned in order that the men concerned might be medically examined, and for other reasons.

Radnorshire Appeals. County Tribunal Sitting. BUTCHER'S APPEAL. CHAIRMAN'S CASTING VOTE. A session of the Radnorshire Appeal Tribunal was held on Friday afternoon at the Magi strat.e.s Room, Knighton, when there were present Aid. C. C. Rogers (in the chair), Mrs Rogers, Mrs J. L. Allcock, Mr B. P. Lewis, Mr R. Morgan, Mr H. W. Duff Gordon, Mr R. W. Thomais and Mr J. O. Bufton, with the clerk and deputy clerk (Mr H. Vaughan Vaughan and Mr G. W. Mo.se- ley). Mr E. H. Bevan attended as military represcnta. tive and Mr J. R. bache watched the intercuts of agri- culture. Sixteen appeals were down for hearing, viz.: Six by the military representative, and ten by men or their employers. The military representative appealed against- the decision of the local tribunal in respect of Mr H. D. Howen, Broken Bank, Gladestry, Kington, a wheelwright, who had been allowed temporary exemption till June 1st. Mr Bowen "tatoo that he worked at,his tr2.. the farmers in the district and the wheelwright's 'hop to his, was rour miles away. Letters were put in from two residents in the district and a petition signed by tifteen farmers stating that they would have serious difficult in getting their work done in this man's busi- ness had to be closed. In reply to the military repre- sentative Mr Bowen said his father was not a wheel- wright but worked for his as a labourer. Conditional exemption was a'lowed. I Family's Patriotism. Mr Y. Parkiiouse (20), The School. Evenjobb, a ckrk employed in The Londoj City and Midland Bank, was appealed against by the military representative. Ab- solute exemption had been given by the local tribunal and Mr Parkhouse (who has three brothers in the Army, one on Government work abroad, and a sister en- gaged in nursing) now claimed exemption on the ground that his family were "doing their bit." The military representative read an extract from a recent decision of the Central Appeal Tribunal to the effect that four sons serving in the Army, was not good ground on which to allow exemption for the fifth. The chairman congratulated the young man on the Utttrjotjsin of the family, but stated that no exemption could be givon, although he would not be called up for a month. The military representative appealed against a decis- ion of conditional exemption given by the Knighton rural tribunal in respect of Mr G. Stephens, 25, mar- ried (one child), a waggoner in the employ of his father -it The Farm, Beguildy. Mr E. P. Careless, solicitor, appeared for Mr Stephens, and in reply to his questions, Mr Stephens (senior) said he intended to plough 60 acres, if he could get the labour to do it. Conditional exemption was allowed. A decision of conditional exemption given by the Knighton rural tribunal in the case of Mr A. Pugh. 28, ingle, tenant farmer, The Turgey.. Felindre. was also appealed against by the military representative. Mr Pugh stated that he had been a tenant farmer for eleven years, that he became joint tenant with his brother at the age of 17, that he was now only assisted by "two 'larraps' o' boys," and that his father was his landlord. Mr P. Pugh, 32, single (brother to the last claimant). living at Medwalleth. Felindre. applied for extension of time. Both cases were taken together; in the former ttie military appeal was dismi.-sed (which allows- con- ditional exemption to Mr A. Pugh). and in the latter ease appellant's time was extended to June 1st. Mr P. L. Swancott, 28, married. The Farm, Norton, appealed against- the Knighton rural tribunal's decision of "0 exemption," and the evidence given at that tribunal regarding the appellant's tenancy was again put forward, together with the letter from Mr Whit- more Green Price. "Don't you think you would have been doing more ,-ervice for your country by joining the ArM,, than by taking a farm?" asked the military representative, to which appellant replied that farming was as import- ant as the Army. Mr Careless, who conducted the case for the appel- lant, objected to the way in which the military repre- sentative had put the question, and produced the agree- ment (which had not been shown to the local tribunal), because, he said, it had been suggested that the ten- ancy was a. bogus transaction. In reply to further questions, appellant stated that only one of four brothers had joined the Army. One had taken a farm near Ludlow in 1915. but that was not. in order to escape military savice, as there *a.» at that time no conscription. Mrs Rogers remarked that there was talk of war. The ease was adjourned for six weeks. Substitute Inconvenient. I Mr A. Wil-on, Dolyfraen. Llanbister Road, appealed for tiis waggoner, Mr W. H. Kinsey, 21, single, passed in classi A. Mr Bache explained that the man had been refused exemption by the Knighton rural tribunal, with a proviso that he would not be called up before April 1.;t. and the present appeal wa- for an extension of that time. Appellant said it would he very "discon- venient" to take on a.substitute on the first of April, and there would be no sowing done if Kinsey (who had been with him three year-), had to go at that- time. He wanted to keep him till May 17th, when his time would expire. The decision of the local tribunal was uphelp, but the time extended till May 15th. The appeal on behalf of Mr J. Deakins, 32, a shepherd in the employ of his father, living at Weston. Llan- ullllo. was adjourned that the man might be medi- cally examined, and Mr^-Vi". Lloyd, 23. single, tenant farmer. living at Rowbateh, Old Radnor, was allowed txemption till May 1st. This was a case in which the military representative had applied for a review, the local tribunal having previously given absolute exempt- ion. a decision which had since been reduced by the Appeal Tribunal to conditional exemption while remain- ing in present occupation. Mr W. IJoyd applied for renewal of certificate on behalf of Mr J. A. Jones, 23. single, waggoner and ,hepherd. The Lea, New Radnor, who had received ex- emption till February 1st by the local tribunal. Applic- ant said he would be satisfied if the man could remain with him til! May 15th, but if he were taken now, what were they to do at home? Military Representative: "Mr Bacln*- will explain all thatv to you." (Laughter). No exemption; not to he called up till May Hith. Ofr H. Duff Gordon did not adjudicate in this case). Mr A. Owens. 23, single, in the employ of Mr J. Kin- sey. Ednol, received conditional exemption, and Mr J- F. Price. -19, farm labourer, in the employ of his father at Haresgrcen, Xorton. was allowed no exempt- ion, but would not be called up till a suitable sub- ,titute is provided. A similar decision was given in the case of Mr F. Revnolds. 20. employed by Mr Roh- erts. Cwmhc-yope. Mr A. Davies. 19. shepherd (em- ploved by Mr T. A. Lote, Brook House, Knighton), who had been granted exemption till January 22nd by the local tribunal, was now allowed no further exemption, iuit would not be called up till May 1st. Butcher's Appeal. I Mr E. Halnar. Llanidloes, applied to be re-heard in the case of Mr S. Phillips, Gordon House. Llandrindod. the decision at a recent session of the Appeal Tribunal be- iiig :-N-o exemption not to he called up till March 1st. A number of letters, from hospitals, nursing home, and individuals were put in. also a numerously signed petition asking for exemption. The chairman asked if there, were any counter petitions, but there were none. Mr Bache mentioned that Mr Phillips had spent twenty thousand pounds among Radnorshire farmers. The military representative contended that there were- no new grounds to justify the re-hearing of the case. When the case was heard at Llandrindod on February 6th the statement that Mr Phillips was buy- ing and slaughtering for Mr Hamar was made and duly considered. As a proof lie read an extract of the official shorthand note taken at that meeting, also an extract from a newspaper report. Both extracts Were in the same words and ran :—Hiis man is everything to my business; he buys and slaughters; be knows lilY customers; I don't know them." The ground for re- hearing was not new ground, because it had appeared in the newspaper report of last meeting. Mr Hamar said that was only part of the grounds, the principal fact was, that the volume of his business was not known to the tribunal. The chairman said that the new ground on which a re-hearing was asked for was that Phill-ips was the buyer and slaughterer. Mr Hama.r admitted that he had forgotten that he had said that Phillips was his buyer. The large volume of trade was what he wished chiefly to bring before the tribunal; this had not yet been mentioned. In reply to further questions applicant said that Phillips was a man of exceptional ability: it would be difficult to replace him even in times of peace. He killed as miri sheep as all the other butchers in Llan- drindod put together. One of his men had dropped dead in his shop. Mrs Rogers: What would you do if Phillips dropped dead, or if he died from disease? Appellant I will wait till that fateful event hap- pens, before trying to decide. The Chairman You should not try to frighten farm- ers by threatening to shut your shop, if this man is ta.ken. In answer to Mr B. P. Lewis, appellant said Mr Phil- lips was in a controlling position, and was a man of exceptional ability. In reply to Mr W. Thoma.s. Mr Hamar said he only sent meat to Llandrindod when they could not get it in the neighbourhood. After a few moments retirement the chairman an- nounced that thev had some difficulty in coming to a decision. It was a difficult case: four votes had been given for exemption and four against. It had fallen to him to give the casting vote. and lie had given it in favour of upholding the decision at the previous ap- peal. No exemption would be allowed, but the mem- bers of the Appeal Tribunal were unanimous in agree- ing to grant Mr Hamar permission to appeal to the Central Tribunal. If he was successful and their de- cision was- reversed there would be nothing between them, hut they would all he quite satisfied. Mr Hamar hrieflv thanked the tribunal for the permission granted. (The case lasted a considerable time and aroused keen interest). The last case which came before the session was one in which the military representative appealed against the decision of the local tribunal with regard to Mr W.

Rhayader Parish Meeting. THE ALLOTMENTS. At a meeting of the Parish Council, held cn Satur- day night, the townspeople were invited to atterd in order that every opportunity should be given to all de- sirous for an allotment. Mr R. Hughes, C.C., occup- ied the chair. He said that so far 8 had applied but several others vaguely expressed a wish for land. The councillors desired more definite information. So far they had failed to secure some land they desired by ar- rangement. But they intended continuing with the matter until they would attain their purpose, even if they had to use compulsory powers. Mr Hughes also very strongly urged those who had gardens to utilise every spare moment to 'cultivate them. There was nothing more unsightly or unthrifty than a garden al- lowed to run wild, which they witnessed some times. Mr B. P. Lewis, J.P.. followed in the same strain, urging that Rhayader should grow sufficient- vegetables for its own use. Besides, if they did not they \ou1d not be able to get any from outside "onrces as in the owing to lack of trucks for transport. He appealed to all who had no land or gardens to apply. A t"n.-ra.1 discussion followed as regards the pj-obable price and extent. The whole matter was adjourned until next Saturday nizht.

TWICE PROVED. RESIDENTS OF BRECON CANNOT HATE DOUBT. Gra.teful messages from men and women who have the town's welfare at heti-rt continue to ap- pear in the press. Such a message is given here and is from an old friend who now gives a dor hie proof of the good advice previously given. Its earnestness lies in its neighbourly tone. On July 12th. 1909. Mrs E. Middlet-an, of 2. Lion Street, 'near the Plough Congregagios'-ai Church, Brecon, said :—"I have been suffering with severe pains in my Mrs. Mtddlc ton. (frolil a photo.) back and other signs of kidney disorder for nearly two years. After doing any housework, which meant a lot of stooping, the. pains would start to -tab me in the back. I was often dizzy and troubled with bad head- aches, and there was not a- natural flow from the bladder. I had often heard Doan's backache kidney pilh? spoken of highly t>y my friends, and at last I got a box to try. From the first I found they were doing me good, and gradually they removed the pains and made me i'eel brighter and better. They are the best medi- cine I have ever had tor Kidney trouble, and I do not hesitate to recommend them. (Sigtt$ £ ) E. Midclleton. On April 10th. 1916-nearly seven years later- Mrs. Middleton said -—"I am in good health, and I shall ever praise Doan's pills that cured me seven years ago and have kept me well since." There is too much suffering among elderly peo- ple with achy backs, staff lian-bs, distressing kidney weakness, gna-vel. stone aDd dropsy. The kidneys tire too weak to throw off the uric acid poison that causes theBf" vriiptonig. Doan's backache kidney pills give the kidneys q nick bel pand comet the bladder weakness which causes so much misery among the aged. Of an dealers, or 2/9 a box. from Fostetr-McGeli&iu Co.. 8, Wells Street, Ox- ford Street, London, W. Don't a-sk for baefcafcihe or kidney pills,—ask DISTINCTLY for DOA"'S hack- ache kidney pills, the same- as Mrs Midd? £ <ton

RADNORSHIRE APPEALS—Continued. P. Jones, 36, farmer, Wevthal, Walton, who had been allowed temporary exemption till July let. Mr Joj»e»t, having stated in his appeal to the local tribunal that he had a conzejentious objection to military wrvloe, the court was cleared of all persons except the tribunal and its officials, the press representatives and the ap plicant and those connected with the case. The tribunal gave a respectful hearing to applicants conscientious objections to military service, but lieked few questions. The other grounds of appeal were that he supported a widowed mother, and other members of the family were dependent on him. He was too fnHy occupied to assist other farmers. In reply to the chairman, Mr Bache said the labour on this farm at a time like the present, might be marked "sufficient," but in ordinary times It would be con- sidered "deficient." The military appeal waA dismissed.