The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

WHAT WELSH DISKNDOWMBNT MEANS. I A. STRIKING PARALLEL. that ?" I??s of Errand. may t1l1 it better under?nd the drastic character of the D?n?owment IT^13 contained in the ?sn Church BA1 the Central Church Com- miitn tee for D?ence and Inst,ruction have had inquiry made into the j-?ul? of an .pp?- tuH. of the provisions of the Bül to v?-lou? rtiKj deaneries m different part? of Eu?La.nd uch an i?y ? ?e.?nly ? a .,?,p?,: catod character, b?t every ca.i? has b?n ex-er-cis?ed, and in cases of ^ubt it ?? be^n S8ltmed that tho endowm?ite affected would 11X3I', T be Ltk?en away from tha Church. Bcl?w a list is giwn of a nunil^r of rural deaneries One mTa1 deanery in practically every ddo- oeso in England has been taken for the pur- pOlse ill illustrati.on, and the figures are ilcw publi ished j far thoeo rural deanelries in which tho inquiry is comipk-tcd. The remaiinder whioh are in course of preparation, will be published at a later date. The rural deaneries ha.ve been selected for the most part as being typical of the general rural and urban district a of England. Tak- ing tito average for the parishes in all the rural deaneries menit<io.ned, lGn 6d im the pound of the endowed income of those par- ishes would be taken away and applied to secular objects if the terms of the Welsh Church Bill were applied to England:. It must not, of course, be supposed that this figum holds good for all pa.rtbg of the country. The majority of the returns upon which it id a are taken from more or less rural districts. The figure denoting "money takea" w thereforo natuxally liigher than it would be if the towns with a larger proportion oi modern parishes and enxlowmenta were in- cluaed. Not only do the apperydJed figures serve to "bring home to the people of England the disastrous consequences to the ca.use of reli- gion which would follow the parage of the Welsh Ohiuroh Bill, but they aJso indicate what the Church of England may herself ex- pect if her opponents have their way in the near future, sdiiee they have already arnoumced their imtention of dealing with hey on the same lines. Amount in svery £ 01 Endowed Income. Diocese and Rural Deanery. Takzn. Left. e. d. s. d. Batb and Wells (Cary) 18 4. 1 71 Birrainghtim (Sutton Coldfield). 7 0 13 0 Bristol (Malmesbury) 19 4i 0 7j Canterbury (North Lympne) 19 7t. 0 4! ChelmsfoixJ (Ongar) 19 02. 0 Hi Chester (Bowdosn) 10 Bj 9 4 Durham (Stanhope) 17 7? 2 44 Ely (SheSoTd) 16 2 3 10 Gloucester (Tetbury) 18 4f. 1 7i Hereford (Ludlow) 17 51 2 69 Lichfield (Staffo,C,) 12 IOJ 7 li Lincoln (Wra,ggoe) 19 0 7*2 Manch-ester (Bury) 16 5i. 3 6* Newcastle (Bellinghajn) 17 Si 2 8A Norwich (Blofield) 19 85 0 Peterborough (Peterborough II.) 18 114 1 1 OS Ripon (Wetherby) 13 111 6 02 Southwark (Reigate) 14 9. 5 2* Truro (Powder) 18 4i. 1 7* ?lVi clie(spt oerw d 41 3 71 ;.sWinchester (Staekbridge) 16 44 3 7 £ Worcester (Wofcestar, West) 16 13 3 101 Ycrk (Selby) 15 3^ 4

SUFFERED NINE YEARS WITH AN OBSCURE FORM I OF DYSPEPSIA. Glesholme, Ma-nnarneiui, Plymouth. Dear Sirs,—For about nine years I have suf- fered from an obscure form of Dyspepsia, which produced excessive flatulence ajid ca,ueed my rest to bo much disturbed. I lest weight to a, serious extent and al ways felt "seedy." I tried dozens of remedies, but none did me any real goodl until I took a course of Angier'a Emulsion, and I am bound to say that its effects on me havo been most beneficial. The distressing lfattileico has beoo'ine sensibly lesa, and I now enjoy very fairly good nights. I have increased in weight, and generally feci much better. I have recommend od Angler's Emulsion to several friends for indi- gestion, and those who aro usisig it tell rno it haa doaie them much good. I am continuing to take it regularly in smal1 dosee, and I intend to continue doing- so until I have got rd of my ciiuiLy- Indigestion. (Signed) EDWARD ALLINSON. The above is typical ofthundredls of testimonials in favour of Angier's Emu.sioai. Tlllli remedy h-as been uised by the medical profession for the past twenty-one years. It is invaluable for di- gestive and bowel disorders, lung affections, and all wasting di.:seases. For sale by all chemists and drug stores at Is lid, 2s 9d, and 4,s 6d. A iree sample bottle seilt to any address in the United Kingdom on receipt of 3d for postage. Mention thia paper. The Angier Chemical Co., Ltd., 80, Cierkcnweil-road, London, E.C.

REGISTRATION OF AUCTIONEERS AND ESTATE AGENTS. The Auctioneers' and Estate Agents' Regis- tiation Bill, introduced into the House or Conrmcaie last, week by Mr Boy ton, is backed by Mr W. Long, Lord Robert Cecil, Mr Prety- man, and others. Its object is to establish a register of persons dealing professionally as auctioneers or estate agents with real estate and to prescribe the qualilicatione for admis- sion to the register. It proposes to constitute a Registration Board, to be composed of mem- bers nominated or elected by the Board of Trade, the Auctioneera' and Estate Agents' Irstitute, and the Surveyor's Institution, which Board is to be endowed with certain disciplinary powers in regard to persons w,h,oo3 names a.rc entered in the register. After the expiration of a period which will enable daily qualified persons to be entered on the register, unregistered persons (with certain exceptions) will be prohibited from acting pro- fessionally as valuers or auctioneers of land 01 buildings, but 110 restriction 13 are imposed upon the right of an ureregistered person to carry cn the ether branches of the business of an auctioneer or estate agent. All persons possessing the necessary qualifications will be entitled to be registered, j r

GARDENING NOTES. BY HORACE J. WRIGHT, F.R.H.S. r THE GREENHOUSE. I ?. JJrom. the end of Maxon omvardis tho indications of activity in practically tho whole of the occu- pants of this (structure, and alflo of thoce in the conservatory, become moro and more marked, and it is important that their modest require- ments shall bo promptly and mteHigentiy met. Many kinds demand larger pots and they should be afforded with as little delay as possible always usjng" eoati, perfectly drained receptacles, and petting firniiy. Usually a soil mixture of three partw of ioam and one part of rotted manure, with one-eighth of a part of sharp sand or grit, an\jwers admirably, but a 6m.all quantity of peat may bo doiiirab'e for some ferns, wihiio crushed charcoal ia invariably advantageous. Other pi>anto in big pots may be top-dvesoed with every praspcct of satisfaction. Remove two inches to four inches of the em-face eott and put in its placo, firmly, doublo tho depth taken away of ? (.?und, fibn.us loam and manure in equal pro- portions. It J6 certain that all kinds will demand moio vvatcr and with tnoso advancing to ptr- fection it wdl bo wise to give weak liquid manure once a weex, or even moro frequently, according to judgment. It 18 of paramount importance t the steins and loavea shall be kept quite oj ieau since blocked porc,,> fpeU debilitation in a very L-nort tune. Auault rtath-or more fresh air wnenevetv the external conditions of the weather PGrnut, but strenuously avoid eharp currents fttnkuig au-ect.y on growing pointsi or these will lrjfvitnb.y colla^xj*?. See that all glass and wood- work are ecrupuiously clean at a:I'i times. I iiUElia LN FLOWER I j>u^bous plants in biofesoiii m rooms', coi.sorvcL- tones and ^Jroenhouses require very abundant aui^plios of water to keep them in perfect pro- gress, and weak liquid manure twice a week will 00 vastly appreciated. It is wiec, when the plants are in wann hcuscc, to maintain as buoy- ant an atmosphere as poesible ae this goes to kecpung the flowers fresh and bright for a long t: nic'. In houses one can generally use liquid manure from natural excrement, but this must not bo done in rooms. In this case reliance ougihfc to be pkced on an approved1 special fc.rttl- iser, or a light application of nitrate of fOd-a or nitrate of potash, the latt named for preference. Of the foimer ono euncei to tho gallon cf water is ample, while of the la.tter li-ili an. ounce re- sponds to all demands. In any event it is not wise to give the SêLma kind of food twice in dircct .succession if a voidable. I FEHNS UNDER STAGES. r t Amateurs are st<Ki/clny coining to S03 how much the general a.ppe.amaxc-0 of grc-^nhou^ a.nd ci-n- servatories may bo improved by having a rock wa.l beneath the stages upon which to grow many of the 'hardier feme, with pedlap" handsome foli. aged begonias of tihe Rex group; tradescantns, a.nd selaginelias. After planting the attention needed us very Little but it always pays to in- spect things in the spring with a view to the i e- newal of eoil as ncoeseary, and the removal of dead leaves and fronds?. Sometimes it is im- perative to give entirely fresh soil, which spells re-ccnstructiOTi, but this docs not occur everv year, and if it did it would be well worth doiiur. yew, an d I 7, HANGING BASKETS. It cannot be said that the majority of amateurs acthievo conspicuooia eueeeis in the cultivation of "a.tits in iia-rig bar?? w plants in iianjginig baeliets, but t'nùsø who have them in greenhouses, conservatories, or rooms must attend to them or they will become a.mong the greatest eyesores in the place. The pie- S('Jlt is a.11 excellent time for renovation, either by t? provision of fN'sh n?t?rLaJ or the removal of some of the top eo?, putting in its ?tead a rich mixtuir-e of loam and manure. The utmost care in watering is essential at alii times, and it is hfeiivin that many inexperienced growers fcir.ee tW do not grasp the fact that plants in (suspended baskete demand more generous tllp- plies tUan others of the eamo kind growing in pots on the stages of tike structure. Ferns are always c'eaghtiul basket p'.anta, but in the cuiii- me.r beg-cnias and other kinda which produce bright an d beautiful flowers must be requisitioned. PLANTING EVERGREENS. -tc 19 generally acoeptPd tfiat when evergreen plants of any kind have to be mgvea, the i,ist time to carry out the tak is before progress h>3.8 wholly ceased in tho aiutumn cr after activity has recommenceu in the epring. We are, there- fore, approaching one of tho ideal seasons for the operation, and a watch, should be kept with a view to carrying out the work at the earliest moment when the weather and the soil a.ro in perfect condition. There ia no hurry since plant- ing may be done successfully until the middle of May but go ahead wlien things are favourable. Always lift with a ball, set the plant in moist eoiil, water heavily, and do not fail occasionally to hc&a or syringe the tops vigorously. T. BORDER CARNATIONS. u; is time tnat tire Varito which have been wintered in smaH pots in cold frames wera re- moved to thejr flowering quarters in the garden eince the nneet blossoms must not be anticipated from plants that do not secure a hold before the hot weather comes. Thoroughly dig the soil and add .manure as discretion directs but in all iases be fairly generous in the addition cf crushed mortar or lime rubble as in the absence of lime carnations and pinks n'ver attain to perfection. Tile toil oaight to be pleasantly moist when the process is in hand, and if the plants are badly potbound, as may conceivably pre-va to be the ease, remove the drainage material from ilie base and loosen the bail with so much care fiat the roote are not seriously injured. A distance of 15 inches from pLant to pIoant ueualiy suliicea. HARDY ANNUALS. I Were it not for the many beautiful hardy en- nuals at command it is certain tha.t no gardens would be as charming as they are every sum- mer, and in some there would bo no lfowere at airl. 'Fne seeds are chea.p, the plants will grow in any soil that is net absolutely sour or im- poverished, lihey will withand impurities of tihe atmosphere to a, wonderful degree, and no struc- ture is essential to their growth. What with Cliaarkr&s, Godetiaa, Candytufts, Linum, Naa-tur- tuuma, Mignonette, Sweet Alyssum, Neanopbiias, the last named particularly if we deeire to enocumge tha cats to visit our garden, Ecchechoitziae, Sweet Peas, Coi-eopee«, Chrystm- themurns, and others we can, fill a garden of con- siderable size with ansiuaie and be perfectly sure that tihe effect will be a. charming one. It is, however, necessary that the soil shall be properly prepared by deeop digging, with judici- ous ltKiinurniig, and that the seeds tihall be thinly sown. Prior to sowing lIrm the- ground and dis- tribute the seeds thinly in drills made with an inverted flower pot, and let the depth vary with tho eize of the see ds to be sown. In the middle of the ring pLaoo a stick to indicate that the area is occupied, or if it is preferred a name taly can be inserted. Commence thinning early and bear in mind that it is the plant with ex- cellent side or lateral shoots which produces the finest display. The smallest annuals demand three inches, the medium sized ones six inches to nfine inchco, and the bigger 0.1)00 nine inches to fifteen iridhes in which to come to perfection. PlliiN 1 STEMCiNS IN FRAMES. I 1 nose wno nave peatetcinons in their gardens of which they are proud because cf the richness of the colours or the ffizc and eufcstance of the flowers wisely maintain the stock by inserting cuttings in cold frames in the autumn, and where that course was pursued it is time 'hat the &pi"n- didly rooted litfcfe plants wont to their flowering poeitiona. Friable, fertile soil is essential to the best reoul* and the plants are so extremely useful that they more ihiui repay for any skill and care in their cultivation. It is, however, necessary to guard against making the ground too rich, especially if it ia inclined to be kose, as that will 6peli luxuriant stem and leaf develop- ment at the expense of tho glorious flowers which we desire to produce. Inl manuring, therefore, exercise a wise discretion, and when planting do not fail to firm the soil wcli a.bout the roots as these littie tilings conduce materially to the most gratifying mm Its. SURFACE CULTURE. I Ifrom the time tnat the germinating seeds ha.ve advanced far enough to crack the surface of the soil and ttous clearly indicate tho lines there is no more important cultural detail of the grow- ing season than persistent moving of the tcp coil to maintain it ais fine and duaty as poSbthl. It ia immaterial whether tho operator proceeds wth a. hoe, fork or bluntly pointed stick, pro- vided that the object is achieved, but prefer- enee should bo given to the fii-st iaryied tool, be- ca-use it will at the same timo prevent weeds becoming estabiyh^d. It is impossible to noe to.o frequently provided that it 16 not done in wet weather. I THINNING OUT. Between the end of March and the end of May tihero will be a few scores of thousands of seed- lings cf mainy kinds forcing their way to light, health, And strength, and in order 4hat they find these perfect conditions thinning must be done promptly and with discretion. Overcrowding in tho seedbed prejudices all prospects of tho finest results whereas judicious thinning so that each youngester has the full benefit of uUlJb- structed 'light and Ireeh air goes to ensure them. Thin gradually and finally leave rather more than the requisite number of plants. When these have hilled the available space they must go to nursery- beds if the permanent positions are 1,01 ready. I CARROTS. I Tlifa main sowing of carrots must be made as coon as possible. It is desirable that the roWls shall be 12 inches asunder, and that seeds ha,il be dropped into shallow drills in clusters of three, to be thinned later to individuals six inchec or eight inches asunder when there is no doubt which will make the best plants. Always firm the soil up to the roots retained in thinning < ai- rote, as it is one cB the most reliable of ail de- terrents of the dreaded fly.

EAST DENBIGH UNIONISTS. ANNUAL MEETING OF ASSOCIATION. The i annual meeting of the East Denbigh Unionist Association at Ruabon on Saturday was attended by a large and thoroughly representa- tive gathering from all parts of the division. Among those ivere Sir W. Williams:Wynn, Lord Kenyon, General Sir Saviage Mostyn, Messrs Alfred Houd, E. Lloyd Jon.es, James Darling- ton, R. 11. V. Kyrke, T. G. Boscawon, 1-1. P. Harris, E. W. Swetemham, W. Lloyd Griffiths ,cliiof agert for North Wales), Ellis Williams, L;, F. ynne, Charles Beilio, J. A. Chad wick, and J. M. Lead (organising secrctary and registration agent for the division. The secretary's report was eubmitted and wsit of a. satisfactory character. Sir W. Wiiiiams-Wynn was elected president and treasurer of tho association, and Lord Kenyon was appointed to represent the division on the National Union, while Messrs R. H. V. Kyrke and Charles Mnrlc«s wore elected delegates to the North Wales Division of the National U n ic.% I Chanticleer is pressed to find that owing to the favourable weather chickeeiB are now ntoMly i well forward, and should receive every possible attention at the hands of the poultry keeper a* it must bo remembered t'ha. between the ages of three and six months good and nutritious feed- ing is most essentia.! if well matured and healtny stock doijired. Plenty of space must be afford- ed growing chickens, bctlh in the night shelter and the runs. Their ground must. be changed as often as possible, as where they are confined the earth gets quickly t.a.:ntcd. Slaked hmø should be h-?e!y meed. Wh"re itos?.b?, cillck.'ns ma,y be allowed to run amctig? tJi? lc¡g gr& aik^r tho morning dew haa di?ppc?rcd-?-wh?i-o tlio MUrn,?nLg dew as rJ$O on newly dug sec-ds a-ii(i to Go -n?iso on newly dlig (scratching tihe earth is conducive to their gener- al h€T.!?. C-h?ticl?r imd? that many pouAry bn,cdem, doubtlæs from want of thought, when tiheir chickens are throe-puts grown turn them into the came run M t?e o?d bir, but this M unwise, un?tss ncce??ii.y demands it. I11 tlie confined runs of populous towns, wnere space is limited, the following arrangements should be adopted. With strips cf wood—tiling battens are excellent—a frame, or crate, should bo made, a convenient a izc being 4 ft. by 3 ft., and 2 ft. tfeep, the strips being placed about 8 inches apart. By this meana ?t corn and food can be thrown into the. c-rnt? and the young stock am thus able to obtain a good feed without the uneeemiy interference of older birds. As pre- viously advised by Chanticleer tho separation of the sexes sheuId be made without delay if filia brjrda aro cxpected; a-teo any weakly or unsuit- able apecimems consigned to the fattening pen for killing to lessen the cost of keep and improve tho health of remaining birds; whilst change of ground as often as post-able win. prevent the pul- lers from laying before their frames are mstured. A little neat food twice weekly should be given to all growling chickens. A convenient feed is meat maaJ, sold in various sized bags, which is a. granulated meat, and easily prepared, the re- c-ii:t,s being excellent for all youug birds, whoso growth and vigour is thus assured. A little fressliiy .ground bono meal is an excellent addition. A word of warning against allowing any chic- ken under four months old to rocst should be given, as until that peiiodi the breast bone is or.Jy cartilage, a.nd easily injured. If allowed to a bedding cf road eweeoings, in which a, little lime has been mixed, or, for preference, peat moss litter, a splendid deodoriser, much benefit will ultimately accrue. Mention may be made by Chanti<xeer of tlie Sussex Ark chicken houses, one cf the best c'lic- ken s helters pias^ible. The general size of these seen m Sussex is 6 ft. long and 3 ft. wide. Green food daily, -with a good addition of grc-en onion top should never be omitted from the ch;ckcn or adult fowl's oa.ff! mcf far. BROWN-SHELLED EGGS. 11 ca/nnot do oemied that the genera! public prefer I or brown siiieiled eggs, the appk-r- anca of wiiich is g-encpuhy more tempting than tno. pu.re whits shell, but cxpc-rience tc^ches that uiie coloui- of the siliei'i has ecldom any relation to the contents, the qua.ity cf whidh largely de- pends upon the nutriment, partaken of by tho hen. It must, of oourtse, be understood that ail brown enclied or tinted f-, _i are laid by the mas- fiiv? )rü('d (JJ poetry, or th<?e which have Ato- al< io b.ooa 3n ti'leii: wh?.b puro A,% F?ito envied 06g be?g to the email, active, no?-.ntttr? M?cht<'r-a:i;?n brecck. Analyse p?ve? t;i.?t rich quality yolks a,re fon?d in both white and br&wji shei,s when proper food is regu- la.r,y give-a, and requisite attention to cleanliness end health obeerved. Pale yoiked P'S-g, will bo found when hens arc deprived of green food, and are kept snort of nitrogenous food, and for thia  eggs ?thcrcd from c<mna-y ] cd ocks ? w?ch ha.vo access to herbago m?ct Me, axe us-y riCl1 J'Tespeekve of breed. Lean rneilt ei- "leat ttirxxip-, cizoppc-d cjover hay, and a liberal addiition of weli iOcaJded¡ good nut braft all contribute largely to a. nufcs- KVC1 egg, whilst Gcratehmg exei-ciae also assists. encjuirics have beeik received by Ohanti- ci, eer aa to the) beet bi-eeda for laying rich brown A ceiection may be made from Lang- snane, (J^npin.gtons, Plymouth i( avero-iles, S»u«>ox, Said Rhodo Island Reds, all ca wvixn are general purpose fowls and ma.y tie ciaeeodi as licsh as well aa brown "Kg producers. In order of merit the useful Croad Largi-han must bo fir.st, la,yi;ng a very deep brown sheiieo egg, wh.ich c^not fail to attract admira- tion, but the size lsWirdly equal to that of the pi-Oiiiio Orpington, whoso shade of colour is lighter, but stiil dteeick;<]'y attractive. Both the butt and wni.te varieties arc recommended, in fa.ct, f,lOmc strains of the latter Jay eggs as deep in co,our as tlie Langshan. Plmouth Rocks are JlayorB of brown shelled cizgs of a good mtvrket- c.b.e size, and hero again, certain strains excel jl1 co.ouir, Vv yandottes cspeciailly; the producti ve white varriety deserved speaial nir-ntion for rich brown egg-s, even if tho size is not always satis- factory. Faverolke, Sussex, and "Reds" al-l excel in shell, ooi.our. Utildty breeders who make egg production a speciality fa,vour a good crows between the maasiva and the non-aitting breeds in ca-ateor to produce good ku-ge brown eggs. The Langr.ban, WTwidottc-- or Otnpiwtgton crotted in Maaoh or April with either tho Minorca or Leg- horn will produce puSIet-s whcce eggs will bo extra largo in size and cf attractive brown ehadea Chanticleer is ocmpcilrrl to emphasise that ftrain and period of hatching den-iands strict attention. FOR MARSHY LAND. I In many districts low-lying marsihy land ia a source of trouble to poultry keepers, and dif- ficulty is experienced in obtaining good xe&uks from nwmy breeds. One of Chanticleer's read- one writes despairingly of QrpLngtcns, F«tveaoileg, &nd WyMidottcs, Mtd seeks ad-vice. The poultry world iiae majiy brc-edto which succeed admirably an heavy Land, provided that a good dry night eihedtes ia provided, and, :f bile, a scratching flhtcd. Two. of the haaliest wiii be found in the Rhode Island lied end Buff Plymouth Rock, both cf whrch have Malay, also Cochin, blood, &nd can be recommended to stand dtinp eurround- iaigB a?d my 'M.tisfactcaHy evcn m 8"v". wea.tr. These fwi. h. wonderful constitutions, especi- ally when bred for utility purposes an d from ex- posed districts. It M, howevca*, courting failure to expect prolificacy cil, marshy lajid from parent stock bred for the show pen, where type and colour is the primary condition. Fartomateiy, many oatisfaoboj-y utility strains are to be found where any aspirant to success may make a purchase. Mc?t yellow-legged c^0"^11 <m clayey 6?!, and such, breeds as the Le.gihIQ'I'n. aad WyMidottP, in manv parts of I.o:.IJhire are eccer?y &ucca?ful, Cul, as be- orrc stated, steam plays a most important part Jci fcuch matters. There are prolific breeds of water fowl that revel in foraging in damp sur- roundings, and may be kept profitably without wator to swim m, and pM.vo wonderful layers even in winter. By utilising the Rouen, in- nan Runner, and wùld duclc the handsome Buff Oxnlgt,o?n Duck wag <-?ted, which, whilst prc- vKimy-f?a- szed bi-de for the ta.bl? lay under ?- most any conditions. Our correspondent is advised to add' chopped o.n;.oMl, a"so pea. aueal in modeo-ation, to hi6 sift fcod dluring tho rainy season, es euch feeds as- biet the temperatui-e of tiie blood, which should never be I,- than 104 dieg F. There is no rm- son why pi?it shouM n?? a.t?nd any poultry bi-(-, eder 7 a f?RoTts if he p?ya attention to the br<1B namied. S<? purclT?-d during the pre- ?n.t n??nth ??, 11 be m ?p:e time for the brMd- <^>ughf°n' A?-d ? May bei? qu:te early emough? Chanticlcer will be pleiased to five FHCIS aei,vic-o by poot to interested read-ers of the North Wales Chronicle. Stamped directed enveiopo must be enclosed. All communica- tionos should be brief and letters endorsed Poul- try" should be addressed Chronicle Office, Bangor. Government booklets on Foods, Feedings, Appliances, otc., sent GRATIS to M- pirants to Pouitry Cuixu-r*. g——tmmmmmmm—i——» j

SPRING-TIME DIET. I With tho approach of Spring the appetite be- comes more keen; especially among young peo- ple. What a pleasure it is to hear the young- sters ask how long they have to wait for the next meal. By all means gratify the appetite of the children; but do it judiciously. Remember that Nature, who has engendered the appetite, has also provided tho best of foodstuffs with which to satisfy it. Grape sugar is that food. It is im- portant zilso to remember that grape sugar is found in generous abundance in the little Greek Currant; in fact, the Currant iB all grape-sugatr. At this time of the year let the children eat lib- erally of Currants—whether raw or cooked' is im- material. So long as they have plenty of Cur- rantflt, they are absorbing nutritious matter of the best kind. The greatest modein chefs have given special attealtion to the subject, and here is tho result of one eminent authority's thought. Currant Batter Pudding. I 4 ozs. Currants, 6 ozs. lfour, 2 eggs, pint miik. METHOD.—Make into a light batter, add a teaspbnful of baking powder and a pinch of salt, pour into a well-buttered baking tin, sprinkle over the Currants, and bake. in a moderate oven for about an hcvur. When baked, turn out the pudding and cut up. Serve with castor sugair or golden syrup.

MERIONETH UNDER. SHERIFF. Mr John Morris, of Liverpool, the High-Sheriff of Metrwnethshire, has appointed Yli R. Guthrie »,onjeIS, solicitor, Dolgcuey, as uxicior-^h-criif.

The Exchequer returns froaai April 1st, 1913, to March 21st last show that the receipts were .£191,866,782, compared with < £ 183,839,802 in tho corresponding period of the last financial year. The expenditure waa Jsl84,239,788, ii^ainst .£173631646.

I NORTH WALIANS IN CARDIFF. I FIRST ANNUAL DINNER. MEMORIAL TO HEROES OF THE SWORD. I SUGGESTION BY MR ELLIS GRIFFITH, M.P. At the Dorothy Cafe, Cardiff, on Friday even- ing-, th,o NN'e,sh "tof the city who are native- born of North Wales came together for their first annual dinner, under the chairmanship of Mr 0. W. Owen, divisional officer of Labour Exchanges and Unemployment Insurance for WaJt's. Mr Ellis Jones Griffith, K.C., M.P., Under- Secretary of the Home Department, was the guest of the evening, and amongst others present were tho Archdiuid (Dy fed), Hon. Violet Douglas- Pennant, Sir Richard Mathias, Alderman and Mrs J. T. Richards, Mr and Mrs William Da vies, Mir David Williams (head-constable), Mr and Mrs Own Owen, Mr Owen Williams, Mr Watkin Wil liams, Mr D. T. Da vies, Mr W. J. Graff ydd, M.A., Mr M. Pennant Jones, the Rev. John Ro- berts, M.A., and Mrs Roberts, Mr and Mrs H. W. Hugiios, Mi- Huw J. Huws (the lion, secretary), and Mrs Huws, Mr Tom Jonas, Mr Silyn Roberts, Mr and Mrs Percy-Watkin3, Mr and Mrs Gwilym Hughes, the Rev. Cuthbcrt Thomas, Mr and Mrs J. H. Hughes-Parry, Mr ana Mrs Evan Jones, Mr and Mrs Ernest Hughes, Mr R. A. Lewis (Pontypridd), Mr D. diaries, Mr R. Hughes, Mr R. Ivor Parry, Profes:or W. J. Robens, Mr H. Price, H.M.I.S., Mr Edgar Jones, M.A. (Barry), Mr 1-1. C. Higman. Mr and Mrs Jones-Pugh (Pontypridd), the REV. John Thomas, Mr Cyrus J. Evans, and Mrs J Barlow Pritchard. A delightful feature of the evening was the musical programme, the songs and penhillion of Miss Megan Evans and Mr J. E. Jones being hiffhlv appreciated. WHAT THE SOUTH HAS LOST. s- I" 'I II. Air W..1. urutrydd, M.A., in proposing Walts," asked what the North had to say to the South. Old customs were passing away and the old voices were becoming silent, and it was the duty of the men of North Wales to open up a new heaven to the South Wales of the future. Owing to it6 riches South Wales had a great future before it, but owing to the activities of commercialism it had of necessity lost that which North Wales had c.osely cherished, namely, the old democratic culture, which was representative of the best in the life of WalM. Men like Mr Ellis Jones Griffith were the product of that de- mocratic culture, and they were the men who would lead the democracy of the British Empire in the future (hear, hear). HEROES OF THE SWORD. Mr Ellis Jones Griffith, K.C., M.P., in respond- ing, said they did not want to make a difference between North a.nd South Wales. The boundaries of the counties of Wales showed the mailed fist of the Saxon, but W ales pointed to the hand of God (applause). Coming to the exciting at- mosphere of South Wales from the quiet solitudes of Anglesey, he was asked what was the messege of North Wales to the riches of South WaVes. Well, lie should say, "Give us a share" (laughter and applause). There was, however, a message to Wales, and that was that they should honour the memory of the past. Let them not forget in these piping times o~ peace the respect and the honour due to the men of the sword. There ought to bo a national memorial to their lierces, some national movement to show that they appre- ciated what they had done for the nation. He was glad to know that there was a movement in Cardiff to commemorate them, but he would be bettor pleased if it had been decided to erect the monuments in the open, where all could see them, rather than confine them within the walls of their lituillicidal oalace. CULTURE IN WALES. Dealing with culture in Wale,, Mr Ellis Jones Griffitii said that the greatest fact in the history of Wales was the Protestant Reformation, for that was what gave the Bible to the Welsh people in their own language, and kept a.live the nation- alism and patriotism of the people. Welsh patriotism meant constant service to the country. During tho past two centuries the culture of D.u,rl ng t i-o p,ast tN,o Wafes oame, not from the palace bu.t from the cottage, not from tlie university, but from the workshop (applause). Democracy had always given a home to the culture of Wales, and the people who brougllt about this culture were the preachers, the statesmen, and the poet.; of Wales. They must not fcrget their great debt to the old preachers of Wales. They taught Wales to wor- ship in its own language, and they educated the people. In spite of oppression and taunt, they found hundreds of Welsh-speaking Welsh- men in Cardiff, which was the most populous city in Waits, though he would not yet call it the capital. Fifty years ago they were anxious and downhearted, but still there was a trace of life and a small voice within. That voice had become the great cry of a nation, and nothing would silence that vOJioo until Wales had takon its proper placo among the leading nations of Europe (ap- olause). NEGLECT OF ART. Professotr W. J. Roberts submitted tlie toast of "Literature, Music, and Art," which was re- sponded to by The Rev. John Roberts, pastor of Pembroke- terrace Welsh Galvinit-tic Methodist Church, who, in the course of a speech which maintained his reputation as a public speaker, asked why it was that Wales in the past had dene so little in the region of art which appealed to the eye, whilst it had excelled so remarkably in that which ap. pealed to the ear. Mr Percy Watkins, assistant-secretary to the Welsh National Insurance Commissioners, pro- posed "The City of Cardiff." It was only to be expected that the Welsh people were in the minority in the city, and, remembering that, they ought to thankfully acknowledge the successfu l efforts made by tho city authorities to foster Wehh national movements amongst the resi- dents. Alderman J. T. Richards, responding in the absence of the Lord Mayor, made humorous re- ferences to the old-time differences between North and South Wales, and referred felicitously to the signs of the preient day which showed that Wales was one &5 a nation in aspirations and in- stitutions. The Visitors" was proposed by Mr Gwiiym Hughas, secretary ot the Welsh National Mem- orial Association.—The Arolid-raid responded, and the toast, of The Chairman" wias submitted by Mr Myddelfaon Pennant Jones.

ECZEMA ON HANDS AND I ARMS. 219, Stan-ton Rd., Stanton, B intern-om- Tremi, Bag.—"In Marcui I broke out all ovc-r my hwntds and arms, with eczema. First they were litble pdmyplee with a little &peck on the top. In less tiian a week I was completely covered with places as beg as sixpences. They formed into sores and very bag ones, and they used to diwhai-ge at night time. The appear- ance was awful and I suffered very badly. It used to make me very mrisarafcle, especially at bed tiano. I hated) goinig to bed. I oould get no sleap as they were always on the itch and I would scratch till the blood would flow freely at last. I used to lizte to wash be- cause. they used to run and were very oore and burned something awful. I tried several eoerts of ointment, but i.,i, stead of ge;ttintg better I eeetmed to get worse. I was advised to give Cutkrura Soap and Ointment a. trial so I sent for a sampJe of each. In threo weeks I was cured and I have now no sign of any sores whatever." (Signed) G. A. Bould, Feb. 27, 1913. Caticura Soap and Ointment are sold by cheindftts every- where. A sample of each with 32-p. book post-free. Address: F. Newbery and Sons, ( 27, Charterhouse Q lo don, ox Potter Drug and Cbem. Corp., Boston, U.S.A.

CARNARVONSHIRE I INSURANCE COMMITTEE. I PROVIDING FOR CONSUMPTIVE I PATIENTS. I A meeting of tho Carnarvonshire Insurance Committee was held ay Carnarvon on Saturday, iiudeir tiie precidency of Mr William George. Returns prepared by the district tubercu losis officer (Dr. Powell) were presented for the period Lorn October, 1912, to February last. The num- ber of people examined in Carnarvonshire W;:S 203 insured persons, 92 dependents., and 147 non- insured, and of th-eso there were found to be suffering from tuberculosis 169 insured persons, 51 dependents, uind 114 non-insured. There were now 23 patients in sanatoria, 31 had been discharged, and there were now in hospitals 37. In Anglesey the total number of persons exam- ined was 158, of whom 109 were found to be tubercular. Dr. Wynne Griffith, in moving the adopt;on of the re-port, said that much praise was due to tho officers of tho Welsh Nation,al Memorial for their strenuous effoits to provide for consump- tive patients, only a few of whom now awaited treatment. The Chairman re-tarring to etatements about the exceptional prevalence of consumption in Carnarvonsh ire, said thero were not more than 20 persons in both Carnarvonshire and Anglesey suspected of being tubercular who had not been examined (hoar, hoar). That was a most grati- fying fact. So far no evidence of malingering had been brought to the notice of the Insurance Committee, but in order to have the question Committee, i_ nvestigated it had been re f erre d to thoroughly invated it had been referred to the representatives of tho approved societies.

BOVRIL BEATS HOT RUM. I Col. Ross was giving an account of a four days' campaign before a meeting in tihe Chateau Laur- ier, of the Association of Officers of the Medical Officers of Cana.da :How did you find Bovril for your men dtiring the campaign?" asked a member of tlw atidierco. "The best ration we took with UB. We took a supply of rum, but atier a day's hard work tho men said that a cup of hot Bovril was the best stuff they could get. Wo found it much better than hot rum," an- swered Col. Ross.

Tlie English Presbyterian Church nt Dol- gveiley has given a unanimous call to Mr John Eadcliife, B.A., of the Theological College, ^.bejrystwyth, to become their pastor.)

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WELSHMEN IN CALCUTTA. CELEBRATING ST. DAVID'S DAY. I Weliih men resident in Calcutta celebrated St. David's Dady by a dinner, held in the Great Eastern Hotel, and the guests sat down to tables adorned with leaks, or at least vegetables which bore a plausible rc^ £ -mbl,ainca to the geninen. A few examples (writcs a correspondent in the .Lt?gf?oo l Daily Post and .?o'c?ryL will serve to 4l?loNv the great variety of positions held by Wedshmen in Calcutta and Bengal. Near to Sir Laurence Jenkins, Chief Justice of Bengal, sit Mr Evans Pugh, himself a barrister, and a son of the 1a.te Mr Lewis Pugh, a well-known member of the Calcutta bar, who once sat for a WeJsh constituency in the House of Commons. Mr Heaton, tho principal of the Sibpur Enginer- inig College, near Calcutta, sat at the slaic table. He comes from Denbigh. Not far from him was Mr G. B. Williams, who occupies the important post of sanitary engineer to the Bengal Govern- m-cnt, and who line carried out large schemes of water supply and drainage. By his side was Miss Pritehard, of Bangor, the superintendent of tho Lady Minto Nurses. At another tab:e &at Mr J. A. Sanobrcok, formerly of the "Western Mail" in Cardiff, and now editor of "The English- man," and Mr J. Arthur Jones, who was for many years on the Staff of the Liverpool Mer- cury" and the Liverpool Daily Pest and Mer- cury," ¡;,nd is now in editorial charge of "Tb* Statan." Mr D. S. Evans, the ?n.mager 01 Statesman." Jute Press at C?ossaporc'. ?nd Aber- ystwyth man; Mr D G. Parry, of Llangollen, who .manages an illustrated weekly; a number of assistants in commercial houses, several mining engineers, and two Welshman lai tho service of the Port Trust may be also mentioned. In pre- vious yearns Sir W. H. Vincent, I.C.S.. now see- retary of the Imperial Legislative Council at Delhi; Sir Trefrorlyn Wynne, chairman of the Railway Board; and the late Sir John Jenkins, member of tho Viceroy's Council, attended the d:alii,er, but death or D(,il has. removed them.

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