The Brecon Radnor Express Carmarthen and Swansea Valley Gazette and Brynmawr District Advertiser

i FARMERS' COLUMN. Krwocxl market prices on Thursday, wereEggs. 4 for 1/ butter, 2/- lb.; chickens, 2/ fowls, 1/6; rab- bits, Ijn; and turkeys, 2/ Satisfactorv. prices were obtained for a limited supply of "tore stock at ewbridge-on- \ye March fair on Thursday. No fat 6tock wa.s on exhibition. Mr F. O. Price (Talgarth) conducted it successful "a]e of farm-stock at New House farm last week for Mr W. Parrv, who is leaving. Two horses realised £215. Satisfactory prices were obtained, under the hammers of Mr Francis G. Price (Talgarth) and Messrs. Miller, Powell and Co. (Brecon), for fat amlstere .stock at Tal- garth mart oil Tuesday of last week. Rate.s at Knighton market, on Thursday, were ter, 2/3 (official); duck-eggs, 4d each; hen-eggs, 5 for ]/ live fowls, 6/- to S/G per couple; chickens, 7/- to 9/6; rabbits, 1/9 each; and hares, 4/ Hay fair, on Thursday, was butt-matt, owing, no doubt, to good ploughing weather, and the fact that a successful mart took place the previous week. Prices for fat and store stock remained practically un- changed. Fairly good attendance, average suppJy and sale characterised the produce market at Talgarth on Friday. Prevailing rates were.: -Chickens (trussed), 2/3 to 2/6 per lb.; ducks, 2/6; rabbits, 1/9 to 2/- apiece; egjrs, 4 and 5 for 1/ and butter, 2/3 per lb. There wa.s but an average supply of produce at Rhavader's market on Wednesday. Prices were: — Chickens, :!j- per lb.; fowls, 1/9; butter (official rate); rabbits, 1/7 and 1/8 apiece; hares, 4, and eggs, 5 for 1J-. Hay produce market, on Thursday, was very well at- tended, and there was a fairly good supply of produce. Prices were Eggs, 4 and 5 for 1/ fowls, 2/- per ])' chickens, 2/3; hares, 4/- apiece; live fowls, 6/- to 7/6 per couple; live ducks, 7/6 to 9/ and rabbits, ]/8 and 1/9 each. Hrbk demand for an average .supply was the feature of Presteign's produce market on Wednesday. Prices:- Eggs, 5 for 1/ butter (official rate); rabbits, 1/8 and 1/9 apiece; lb.; ducks, 2/- to 2/3: duck-eggs, 4d and 5d each; live ducks, 7/- to 9/6 per couple; aoo fowl, 5/6 to i/o. An English record for pedigree Hereford cattle was made at, thl -,alu of the Hereford Herd Book Society, on Thursday, namely, 1.450 guineas for Lord RhonddaV February yearling bull, "Reformer," sired by "Con- way," and sold to Mr Robert Wright, the well-known exporter, of Lincoln. prevailing rates for an average supply of farm- produce at Brecon, on Friday, were :-Butter, 2/3 per lb. (official); egg.s 4 for 1/ chickens (dreused), 2/3 to 2/6 per lb.; fowls, 2/- to 2/3; rabbits, 1/8 and 1/9 apiece: apples. 1/10 to 2/- per quarter; cabbage plants, 1/6 per 100; rhubarb, 2..1 per bundle; cheese, lid to 1/2 per lb.; and duck-eggs, 5d each. Usually tlvere is a large supply of horses on offer at Talgarth March fair, but this year the supply, due to the prevailing restrictions, was very limited. Of "tore cattle there was a good supply, and prices ranged from kl5 to k24 for yearling cattle, whilst for barreners upyards of zf34 was obtained. There was quite a number of calves on sale. These sold from 1-5 to fs each. There was a good supply of fat cattle at Builth on Monday. Prices were:—Bulls (1st gradr), 75 to 761-; ditto (second grade), 70/- to 11/ cows (1st grade), 70/ and 2nd ditto, 63/ All sheep were graded at live-weight, and fetched id to 8d per lb.; heifers and bullocks (1st grade), 75/ and 2nd ditto, 70/ There was a large supply of cows with calves, and prices for first class quality were from £ 38 to L-43, and second, £213 to k34. There were but few --tore cattle, and de- mand was. keen, la-st week's prices being realised. No pigs were on offer. There was a good supply of pro- duce which sold at last week's rates. The Board cf Agriculture report, in respect to Brecon and Radnor, for February, reakls :February was an open month with little rain, and very good pregress was made with field work, which is well forward. Some wheat and Iveajus were sown during the month, but a start has not yet been made with other spring corn. About cne-flfth of the wheat area stin remains to be own, Seeds have improved during February. There is a strong and healthy plant, with every prospect- of a good crop. The area is than iviial in some dis- tricts. Ewes are strong and healthy, having improved during February, and a good lambing season is expected. Stock have done well during the mild weather, and. in me-st districts, there is a sufficient supply of keep. Hay is scarce, however, in ■some districts, and the straw is often of poor quality. The supply of labour is still short, especially as regards; skilled men."

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HELP FOR BLINDED HEROES. BUILTH AND LLANDRINDOD WELLS UNITE. CAROL CONCERT AT LLAXDRIXDOD WELLS. We have never met on any occasion for a purpo.se of greater importance than thi.s, viz., to help our blind soldiers and sailor. Thus spoke Mr Jeffrey Jones, J.P., at a Llandrindod Wells concert by the Builth Carol League on Wednesday. Proceeding, he said, "I cannot picture before you the great calamity of los- ing one's sight. We are not here to beg. It is not a question of charity at all, but I stand before you speaking for men, noble men, men who have lost their sight in doing their duty, and I stand before > ou to- night. to appeal to you to do your duty—to do what is in your power to lwlp the"e men who have alreadv done their duty. I would like to ask you to close your eyes for one minute and try to realise what. the loss of sight mcaris That will help you to realise what these men are undergoing. The^e men have seen the beauty of God's Providence and the glories of Nature, but to^day they are blind. How should we feel if something came over us to-morrow and we last our sight, and were led up and down the street, of Llan- drindod Wells by a little child! As I thought of this, the words of a hymn came to my mind, and, slightly varying it, I think I see these poor blind soldi-em and .,ailors going quietly in and out of the pews whispering to you— I gave my ^ight for thee. What hast thou given for me? Lhindrindod Wells has done nobly in the past, but we have never had a more worthy occasion than this, and, if we fail. we shall be disgraced as a town." The concert took place in the Wesleyan Met-hod^t Church, which was kindly lent for the occasion, and there was a large attendance. The choir, which was conducted by Mr Frank Da vies, was in strong force. numbering about 70, and they were most ably and sympathetically accompanied on the excellent organ by Mr Sydney R. Phillips. The blend and balance of the choir were both admirable, and the choir t-aiil- with much taste and feeling, and, al-o, with much natural- lie's. There was no straining after effect, and the enunciation was clear. There was the gladness and joyousness which are characteristic of Christmas music, L and in the anthem. "At even ere the sun was set," deep devotional feeling found expression. The items v.ere as follow:—"Peace and ioy on earth." choir; solo, -Nlr J. (;. Ea(-I;e: "Hail, ail hail Christ Jesus," choir; "Jesus. Lord of Christmas," choir: Iola, "Seek ye the Lord," Miss J. Edwards; "Arise, to Bethlehem manger go," choir; anthem, "At even ere the sun was set," choir: "Chime, 0 merry Christmas belLs," choir; solo, "Babylon," Sir Ernest Weather- ley; "star of the wintry night," choir; and "The time of Nowetl," choir. Each of the «oloi«ts. did exceedinglv weli. Vote cf Thanks. The chairman, in moving a vote of thanks to the choir and its leader, aid the choir had alreadv raised .rUG this year for this noble fund, and £ 91 last year. They had listened to an excellent programme of beauti- ful music by a choir which was well-known throughout the Principality. Several members of the choir sang un- der the conductorship of that noble man. th late "Llew Huallt," who brought Central Wales into such prominence in the ",inging world. rnder hisj conductor- ship. Builth and the adjoining towns joined together and they did wonderful things. Mr Frank Davies, the conductor of this choir, had now become an old veteran, and great credit and praise was due to him for having devoted his energy and his time to music for so many years, and, also, to the choir for devoting their half- holiday for assisting so noble a cause. Mr J. H. Jqnes (Aysgarth) seconded, saying they had listened to a most beautiful programme of music, and he would welcome a return visit. of the choir. There ) was no more worthy object than the helping of poor blind soldiers in their darkness. j Mr Evans, supporting, mentioned that Mr Frank Davies was the conductor of the liadrigal Party which won at the National Eisteddfod at Carmarthen, and he added that their thanks were also due to Mr Sydney Phillip" the organist. The resolution was heartily agreed to. Fund Still Open. The chairman said that the fund would he kept open for a few days, a.s it was. probable man' v other people in Llandrindotd Wells would like to help. If his appeal failed, he felt he ought never to take a chair again. Contributions could be sent to Mr Penry Jonas. Vaga House, who had^taken great interest in the organisation I of the concert, and lie hoped cheques and notes would flow in for several days to come.

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9 Radnorshire Baronet KECE1VE8 STAFF POST. Th following was gazetted on Monday night: — "Staff: P.A.Q.M.G.—Lieut.. S'r R. H. Creen-Price, Bart., Yeomanry, T.F., from garrison adjutant, to be seconded, and to h, temp, cap-t. whibt no employed, vice Capt. R. Wyman, R.F.A., T.F. (January 1)." Capt. Sir Robert H. Creen-Price, Hart., D.A.Q.M.G., is tile third and eldest surviving son of the late Sir Richard D. (ireen-Price. and lives at the Hivron, Llan- gunllo, Radnorshire, of which county lie i" a J.P. He joined the .Montgomeryshire Yeomanry at the outbreak of war.

Knighton Guardians. RE COXSTRUCTIOX WORK. Mr J. R. Bache presided at the fortnightly meeting of Knighton Guardians held on Thursday, when a letter was. reivi from, the Local Government Board, asking what works of re-construction were likely to he re- quired in the district after the war The guardians agreed that they knew of nothing in i that direction, but Mr J. C. Jonù. observed that there would be plenty to do on the land. The clerk stated that the audit was completed on the previous day. There were 110 surcharge.* or dis- allowances, and, a. far as he knew, no complaints. Mr Lote said this, was very good. They generally came out of these audits "top dogs."

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Brilliant Military Carear. WEUH OFFICER'S SUCCESS. The latest step in the military career of Captain W. Raw son Hughes, M.C., D.A.Q.M.G. (younger wn of Mr W. H. Hughes, High Street, Denbigh, and brother of Mr D. H. Hughes, schoolmaster, Xewbridge-on-Wye) is his promotjon to the rank of lajor. This young Denbigh officers career is unique, distinguished and brilliant, and is quite the outstanding feature in the promotions and honours gained by Denbighitei during the war, and. indeed, stands .second to none, in Wales. The steps in his promotion, gained by ,Iieer merit, efficiency and devofion to duty prove Very interesting reading. While only in his 21st year, Major Rawson Hughes, M.C., D.A.Q.M.G., joined thet army on .the 18th Sep- tember, 1914, as a 2nd Lieut-enant. and. after p^u<s-itig out with honours at Aldershct, after a brief course of training, he crossed over to France early in 1916. In the February of that year, he wa.s promoted to ibc rank of lieutenant, and; in February 1916. gained his captaincy. During this time his exceptional abilities and marked efficiency were noted bv the higher com- mand, and a further series of distinctions and honours awaited him. In January Hil., he was "mentioned in dispatches" by (ienerat Sir Douglas Haig and in the following month, when a regimental officer, he was selected to fill the vacancy, on the staff of the Division in which he was serving, of Deputy-Assistant Quarter- Master-General, an unique distinction, for this verv re- sponsible and important. appointment is only beid hv officers of the Regular Army, who have an accredited service of 20 year* j Distinguished as the youngest Deputv-Asvi-tant Quar- ter-Master-General in the British Expeditionary Force, Major Rawson Hughes' work was so efficient even in this selective circle that he was awarded the Military Cmss for distinguished service, in June 1917, and his name appeared in the King's Birthday Honours List. In December 1917, he was summoned to an investiture at Buckingham Palace, where he received his honours from His Majesty. He is not yet 26 years of age. and can look back already upon a distinguished and highly remarkable career. He is to be most heartily congra- tulated upon covering himself and his native town with fame and honour. His is a life, full of work of the most trying and responsible kind, and we are glad he has, under such circumstances, j^roved himself worthy of the high honours, prowctio4 and distinctions hè- stowed upon him.

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