The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

I Barmouth Hero. Private TOMMY FOULKES, son of the late Mr. R. Fouikes and Mrs. Foulkes, Marine-terrace, k lied pn the Western Front on March 24th; previous to the war em- ployed at Barmouth Railway Station.

New Quay Stoker. 6t) ker D. T. JENKINS,, H.M.S. "Conqueror," son of Mr. John Jenkins and of the late Mrs. Jenkius, Pantyffrwn, Blaenanerch; joined the navy over two and a half years ago.

FOOD CONTROLLER AND CABINET Lord Rhondda is evidently in too delicate a state of health to get back to work for some time. It was therefore rather surprising, to hear on what should be good ai tnority that there s some stubstance in the •. nniour t. at he may be asked to join the War Cabinet. I am told gays the Manchester Guardian Lon- don correspondent, tlat this step is being taken seriotWly into con- sideration. There is no doubt, I think, that if Lord Rhonddji were fuliy ^restored to health he would add strength to tt. Cab net. For one thing, the Cabinet has no Liberal member ex- cept the Prime Minister. Lord Rhondda is not only a Liberal but a sound intellectual Liberal, who has always been independent of party and party discipline. One good thing is that he is a sound economist. If the Government should take this step it is practically certain that Mr. Clynes would succeed him as Min ster of Food."

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. PRESENTATION TO P.C. RICHARDS. On Saturday evening a presentation was made to P.C. John Richards, of Adpar, on his departure to jo n the colours. The chair was to have been taken by Mr. D. T. George, solicitor, who, however, was unavoidably absent, but sent an excellent testimonial to P.C. Richards. The chair, in Mr. George's absence, was taken by County Councilior Dr. T. W. Powell, who referred to the upright character and sound common sense of P.C. Richards. On behalf of the inhabitants he had pleasure n handing him a framed address and a wallet of Treasury notes, subscribed by the large circle of friends who appreciated the excellent manner in wlftch Mr Richards had fulfilled his duties. After P.C. Richards had acknowledged the presentation, the Rev. J. Symlog Morgan spoke, and read appropriate verses. Addresses were also made by Messrs. J. J. Webb, jeweller, Lloyd's-terrace, John Rees," Blaengwyn, Cwm- coy, and David Dawes, Lloyd's-terrace. Mrs. Richards is a native of Aberystwyth. After the close of business at Penrhiwpal Petty Sessions the following resolution was passed:—"Although pleased that the Military Authorities have thought fit to call P.C. R ch- ards of Adpar, to the army, we as rragistrates nevertheless feel that we shall be losing an officer for whom we and the county have the highest opinion. He has invariably carried out the duties appertaining to It's office promptly, faithfully, honestly, and to our entire satisfac- tion. He has always been courteous and obliging and has borne an excellent character. We not only hope but feel certain that he will carry out his duties l'n the army in the same upright manner as he has done in the force." The Rev. Daniel Griffiths proposed the resolu- iion, and Mr. C. M. Hope, N.S.R., seconded it. The Clerk (Mr David T. George) in endorsing the resolution, stated Uaa-k P.C. Richards was Warrant Officer for the Court for upwards of nine years. He had r-onie,i)i contact with P.C. Richards almost daily for the period and could speak highly of bis proficiency in his work. He had always placed his cases clearly, honestly and truthfully before him and had not once been found backward in his accounts which have been always the essence of neat- ness and correctness. The Deputy Chief Con- stable (Mr. David Williams) also spoke highly of P.C. Richards as an officer, adding that he was one of the best officers he has had under him during It's long years of service. Mr. Williams endorsed the magistrates' opinion as to the honesty and truthfulness of P.C. Rich- his cases.

LAMPETER. A meeting of the Borough Tribunal was held on Friday evening, Dr. Walker presiding, when following cases were dealt with:—Edward Trenham Davies, Danesbury Cottage, slaughter- man, married, adjourned for Medical Board; T. R. Warwick, Kilburn, New-street, marr ed, 03. dental mechanic, six months; Evan Jones, 5, Mount Walk, Lampeter, cabinet maker, widowpr with six children- conditional exemp- tion; John Evans, 7, Greenfield-terrace, doc- tor's groom and chauffeur, married, four months exempt;on: James James, 34, Bridge- street, sewing machine salesman, married, six months exemption; Ivor T. W. Badham, College student, 18, Grade 2, and Leonard G. Apple- ton.College student. 18. Grade 1. both not to be called up before June 19th; Frederick M Mundy, Town Hall, baker, etc., C3, temporary exemp- tion for two months; Herbert Tlios. Mundy, baker, etc., C3, six months exemption: David Thomas Owen, 25, High-st.reet, C3, single, tem- porary exemption for three months.

NEW QUAY Major-General C. A. H. Longcroft, D.S.O., who has been appointed one of the area com- manders of the Royal Air Force, is the son of Mrs. Longcroft, of Llanina. He started his military career in the Welsh Regiment, and is well known throughout South Wales. In the course of the war he has greatly distingufshed himself in aerial combat, has received mention 're in dispatches several times, and has been awarded several decorations, including th' British D.S.O. At the outbreak of war lie was a captain.

ABERA YRON. The Guardians met on Wednesday, Mr. Evan ce Davies, vice-chairman, ffcesidiug. On the motion of Mr. Joshua Lewis, seconded bv Mrs. Jones, Mr. Evan Davies, vice-chairman, was elected chairman. It was resolved to depart from the usual rule and to elect all the vice chairmen by ballot. As a, result Mr. William Jones, Crihyn, was elected vice-chairman. Mr. D. T. Evans was elected chairman of the Assess- I ment Committee, and lr: Stephen James, vice- chairman. At the Rural District Council. on Wednes- day, Mr. Jenkin Jenkins, vice-chairman, was elected chairman, and Mr. Tames Elias Jones. vice-chairman.—The Clerk presented his estimate for the half-year Poor rate, 7id. an increase of d. upon ialf-v^ar. County rate for general purposes, Is. double what it, was last half-year; schctol .elementary), Sid., lAd. increase; higher education, 4d.; iitiral Dis- trict Council, for highway expenses, Bd.

Cardiganshire Appeal Tribunal. SITTING AT LAMPETER, The Appeal Tribunal for Cardiganshire sat at Lampeter on Wednesday, present, Mr John Jones, Cwmere; Sir Lawrence Jenkins, Mr R. J. R. Loxdale, Mr Herbert Vaughan, Mr Lima Jones, Mr R. R. Nancarrow, Mr R. S. Row- land, Mr D. C. Roberts, and Mr Joseph Evans, Llaniofawr; Mr Evan Evans, clerk; Mr R. E. Jones, Mr Davies, and Mr T. H. Edwards, national service representatives; and Mr. L Lloyd Lewis, agricultural representative. Aberystwyth Borough. Geo. Henry- Reeves, warehouseman, Cliff- terrace, was stated to have joined the army. Thos. H. Edwards, labourer, 31, Chalybeate- street, 40, single, rejected and then placed in Grade 3, said he was four years carpenter's apprentice, assisted Claude White in antique furniture, wheeled trucks for travellers, and assisted the Town Porter.—The N.S.R. said he could be made a useful man, under supervision, as a carpenter.—N.S.R. appeal allowed. Renewal. David Jones, insurance superintendent, Cam- brian-street, 32, Bl, marn.ed with one child, wife invalid, granted three months exemption, was represented by Mr. W. P. Owen. He stated -that he had written to his mother whether she could take the wife afid child. The minister (Mi J. C. Roberts) replied that the mother suffered from chronic bronch tis and occupied a cottage of four rooms which was already fully occu- pied. His wife's sister and another relative also wrote saying they could not accommodate the wife and chi;d.-In reply to the N.S.R., applicant said he could not make other arrange-, ments for his v.< fe and child on 19s. 6d. a week, the separation allowance, and he knew of no case where his company made up the difference between the allowance and wages.— Mr. Richards, a superintendent, also said he knew of no such provision.—Exempted to 8th June; but permission to go to Central Tri- bunal allowed. Aberystwyth Rural. John Meredith, mine and ore dresser, Tyny- fron, Cwmrheidoi.—The N.S.R. said the man had assented to an agreement not to be called up before May 22nd and that was allowed. Ernrys Jones, lead miner, Broncastell, Pont- erwyd, 21, Class A, represented by Mr. W. P. Owen, son of a widowed mother with in- valid uncle, two brothers in the army, was held to come under the proclamation and In appeal was not allowed. Joseph Evans, lead miner, Tygwyn, Ystum- tuen, had consented to join up on June 1st. Lewts Morris, flannel manufacturer, Ceulan Woollen Mills, Talybont, 38, Class A, married with one child, appealed against withdrawal of conditional exemption by Local Tribunal and was represented by Mr. Emrys Williams. He stated that the business, which was established by his grandfather, depended on him since his father's death seven years ago. Made 200 lbs. of yarn a week which went to the Government. Employed two boys of 18 and 17 who could not carry on the business. All his capital was invested in the business. Also held 4i acres of land carrying 15 sheep.—In reply to the N.S.R., app4 cant said he had large orders for the supply of yarn and was allowed sufficient wool to fulfil the orders. Was in Australia for about twelve months to help his brother in woollen machinery and during his absence his mother and sister carried on the factory at Talybont for a whiie, but when he heard his mill was stopped he came home.—8th June. Dd. Ed. Bonner, Ochryrhos, Devil's Bridge, 36, single, small holders and postman, re- viewed by the N.S.R., claimed to be in a certi- fied occupation as an agriculturist. He had been rejected and then placed in Grade 2. The Rev. T. Mason Jones wrote that David and his brother held 40 acres and owing to David's assistance the brother of 32 years was able to hep neighbpurli by ploughing sixteen acres and keep the home together.—In reply to Mr. Emrys Williams, Bonner said he suffered from torn muscles in the back as the result of a deliberate blow with a scythe when a youth. His brother had conditional exemption. 8th June. Cardigan Rural. Oliver Watkin Davies, gardener, Glandwr, Llangoedmore, was stated to hold an agricul- tural protection card.—The N.S.R. said the man was a mason's labourer when his case was first heard and on the 1st June was engaged as handyman by Mrs. Morgan Richardson. His previous application was on domestic and not on occupational grounds.—The Agricultural Re- presentative said that Davies was ordered to work on a farm and was now managing a farm for Mrs. Davies, Rhoslyn, Cardigan, who buried her husband on the 3rd March and had no one to attend to it.—Conditional exemption. Mr. Herbert Vaughan took no part in this case. Cardigan Borough. Shadrach John Davies, farmer, etc., Bryn- gwyn Farm, St. Dogmaels. Mr. W. J. Wil- liams, Cardigan, said that one son had joined the Flying Corps and conditional exemption was granted. David Joseph Thomas, plumber, etc., 27, B2, Lamb Inn, Cardigan, engaged in working for farmers and townsmen and employed as plumber and tinsmith by Williams and Thomas, sa/d there were four plumbers at Cardigan but not another tinsmith. Made tubes for sowing machines and in emergency helped Mr Daniel. Mr. Thomas had two sons in the army and a daughter had to come home to act as book- keeper.—June 8th. Mil tary Reviews. Harry Watkin James, monumental mason, Burry Port, late of St. Dogmaels, married, Class A, 36, protection certificate withdrawn.— In reply to Mr. W. J. Williams, applicant said he had been engaged since October on munitions but was unable to follow his employment re- cently owing to illness. He was working on munitions on Monday.—The N.S.R. said the certificate had been withdrawn, but the Re- cruiting Officer could not call trim up because the Tribunal had exempted him and it was against that exemption he (the N.S.R.) ap- pealed.-N.S.R. appeal allowed, Llandyssul Rural. Tom Williams, cowman, Emlyn Arms Hot. Newcastle Emlyn, single, 25, Grade 2. Mr. George telegraphed that Williams was chau- ffeur in Dr. Powell's employ' who had been called away, and appled for adjournment.— N.S.R. application allowed. Aberayron Urban. Thos. Chas. Davies, draper and grocer, Loti- don House, Grade 1, 36, N.S.R. appeal against conditional exemption. Mr. D. Pennant James appeared for Davies who stated that- -he was in charge of the largest one-man business in e8s Aberayron and none of the assistants were able to manage it. His father, who retired ten years ago, was 76 and was not in good health. If he had to go the business could not be carried on.-By the N.S.R.: After his father retired applied for a commission against his father's wish, but his friends thought it in- advisable and if lie had gone the business sooner or later would have to be closed. His father carried on insurance business and at- tended the Brynog sale. He helped his father in insurance work.—By Mr. Lima Jones: When he returned from London he found that the business was going wrong.—By the N.S.R. He was in London respecting the commission a fortnight and on lis return found that things had gone wrong.—Two months. Evan Rowlands, butcher. New Black Lion, single, 25, GracW 2 (represented by Mr Pennant James) said he joined the army in 1916, but was discharged after 95 days service. He had been granted conditional exemption against whch the N.S.R. appealed. After he joined the army he was put in the dining hall to wash up and after four examinations was found to be unfit for military service. One butcher's son had joined the army and the business was being closed, so there would be only two butchers for 1,500 inhabitants.—Three month: exemption. Enoch Evans, traction engine driver, Marine- terrace, New Quay.—June 8th. David Morris Morris, woollen draper, Llanon, appOied; jfor ire-hearing, but the application was not granted. Tregaron. Wm. Morgan, horseman, etc., Crick'as, Swvddffynon, 36, Class granted temporary cxTfciption, was appealed for by Mr. Arthur Owen, who sa; d he had only one man of 20 on the farm besides George. In reply to Mr. W. P. Owen, the employer said lie farmed about 400 acres, 40 to be ploughed which he had done. He had two teams (nine horses), 57 cattle, 80 breeding ewes, and 54 lambs.-The N.S.R. said the man was previously employed as an oil tank driver and on being released for the army went on a farm.—Sir Lawrence Jenkins, referring to substi tution, asked the N.S.R. ji he ever. heard of shoemakers being sent to farms as substitutes ?-Employer's application refused. 1 John Owen Davies, farm hand, Pwllclai, Llednod, single, 18, employed by Mr. William Jones, N.S.R., appeal against conditional, only male besides employer on a farm of 156 acres.

Local Men in the Great Push Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jones, 7, Poplar-row, recu ved a letteiv on Thursday morning from fheir son, Signaller David John Jones, R.F.A., stating that he has been severely gassed an' ;n consequence had been blind for five days. He is in hospital in Boulogne. Signaller Jones uroceeded to France in October, 1917, and has also served on the Italian front, whence he re- turned to France two days before the great offensive began. He is twenty years of age and was formerly employed at Dicks, Great Darkgate-street. Sergt. A. H. Slocombe, 2, Albion Cottage, High-street, who was reported missing on March 21st, is a prisoner of war in Germany. A postcard dated March 24th, which was re- ceived by his wife six weeks later, brought the news of hts capture. MISSING. Not fication has been received that Pte. Wm. David James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dd. James, Green-gardens, Trefechan. is missing. Private James was formerly employed by Mr. Owen Hall, Pier-street, and had been in France about two months. He was a member of Salem Chapel. DIED IN HOSPITAL. A telegram was reed'ved on Wednesday morn- ing by Mr. J. H. Rowe, musical director of the Municipal Orchestra, that his son, Pioneer Hughie Rowe, R.E., had died on Sunday in hos- pital at Etaples, France. Pioneer Rowe was twenty-two years of age and had been reported dangerously ill and n hospital three weeks ago. He enlisted three years ago and had been on active service in France more than two years. He had gone through many fierce fights and was a brigade "buzzer." His brother Arthur is serving in France with the Royal Engineers.

Meatless Menus. PARSNIP DISHES. Now that only two coupons are to be avail- able for butcher's meat, housewives are think- ing out fresh meatless meals. Wise cooks will take advantage of parsnips, which are now very abundant and in excellent condition. They are a very nutritious form of vegetable, being particularly rich in starchy material. A pound of parsnips is about equal in fuel value to 4 ozs. of bread, 2! ozs. of cheese, 31 eggs, 14 ozs. of milk, 8 ozs. of halibut, or 5! ozs. of turkey. SCALLOPED PARSNIPS. 2 lbs. parsnips; i gill milk (dried emi!k can be used); 2 gills stock; i oz. ground rice or cornflour; 1| ozs. cheese (grated dry cheese) i oz. fat, oiled. Salt and pepper and a little mixed mustard. Wash, scrub and scrape the parsnips, cut them into neat; even-sized pieces, I steam them over boiling water or in a tin in a pan of boiling water until quite tender; th should take 30-40 minutes, but depends on the size of the pieces. Mix the ground rice or I cornflour with the milk, boil the stock, stir in the rice and half of the cheese, and allow to bo1 for a minute or two; then add i tea- spoonful mixed mustard. a little salt and pepper mix half of this sauce with the pars- nips, arrange two tablespoonsful in each scallop shell, sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and a little melted fat. Bake in a hot oven for to 15 minutes. Serve very hot. Note.—When cheese is not procurable, 3 ozs. chopped nuts or teaspoonful of savoury herbs or sp ce may be used instead of the cheese.

—————- Mil, Half. a teaspoonful a day, keeps the doctor away" and gives you a buoyant feeling of optimism you are fit for anything I Half-a-teaspoonful of Kruschen in hot water —every morning J Of all Chemists 1/6 per bottle. All British e/ttA'

Carnarvonshire Tribunal. SOUTH CARNARVONSHIRE CASES. TRIBUTE TO SOLICITORS. Carnarvonshire Appeal Tribunal sat at Pwll- heli on Monday; present Mr. J. E. Greaves, presiding;. Mr. G. Hughes Roberts, Dr. O. Wynne Griffiths, Messrs. J. W. Hughes, G. A. Humphreys, Llewelyn Davies, clerk; Captain W. Cradoc Davies, N.S.R.; and W. E. Williams, agricultural representative. The Chairman said the regulations under the last-issued Military Service Act had come into operation and all men between eighteen and fifty were liable to military service. Several of the regulations had been modified since the Act was passed. Though the regulations prohibited professional assistance, it had now been decided to withdraw that prohibition. The Tribunal agreed with the modification, thinking that in- stead of legal gentlemen hindering the work they expedited it and rendered valuable assist- ance. In the cases of Richard Jones, Gadlys, Pwll- heli, and John Jones, Brynglas, Nevin, both of whom are between the ages of nineteen and twenty-three and in Grade 1, the Chairman in- timated that the Tribunal had no power to entertain them under view of the new regula- tions.—Mr. Llew Davies explained that men between the ages of nineteen and twenty-three could not apply for exemption unless recom- mended. by the War Agricultural Committee, or the only remaining son of a widowed mother who had lost at least one son in the war. Mr. Hugh Pritchard appeared for Mr. Evan Williams, Hafod Ruffydd, Beddgelert, asking for exemption for John Morris, thirty-three, Tanrhiw, timber haulier. The man was a bona-fide agriculturist and had been put on the national service register by Glaslyn Tribunal. but his service was not taken advantage of by the Agricultural Committee.—Exemption was refused. Captain Davies explained that Griffith W. Griffiths, Tanrhiw, Beddgelert, traction driver, and David Griffiths, Gwynant-street, Bedd- gelert, timber loader,, could have protection certificates from the National Service Depart- ment on account of their occupations.—The cer- tificates of exemptions were withdrawn and the men were advised to apply for protection certi- ficates. The N.S.R. objected to conditional exemption granted to David John Harris, thirty-five, Grade 2, Pembroke House, Garn, wheelwright, Grade 2. The man, by some misunderstanding, had been called up, but when it was found he held conditional exemption he was released.— The man said he was the sole support of his aged father who is blind.—Mr Brymer Williams, Brynkir, supported the man's application on the ground of his employment.—The man added that he had been in the army three months when the maid looked after his father.—Mr. J. W. Hughes: How did you get into the army? —The Man: I thought I had to go when I got the calling-up notice. Captain Davies: It is more wonderful how he got out than how he got, in. (Laughter).—Exemption was refused. The case of John Lewis Evans, Llecheiddior Mill, Garn, contractor, was adjourned for medical re-examination. The man explained that two of his brothers had died of wounds received in France, and his mother was very ill' as a result.—The same decision was come to in the case of Lewis Roberts, Garn, school teacher. The Rev. R. Conway Pritchard, Pwllheli, applied for exemption for J. Hugh Jones, twenty-eight, Grade 2, Gorphwysfa, Rhiw, mis- sionary evangelist, and the Rev. Thomas Hughes, chairman of the Wesleyan Home Mis- sion Committee, wrote that Jones was not only engaged in preaching every Sunday, but was also fully employed as pastor of three churches. —The Rev. Conway Pritchard added that there was a dearth of preachers in the district and that God's work would suffer if the man was called to the colours.—Captain Davies: Is that not straining it rather far ?—Mr Pritchard: Oh, no; it is impossible to carry on the work of the churches without his services.—Captain Davies: Have you no deacons at the churches ? —Mr. Pritchard: There is one church without deacons which will have to be closed up if this man is-fcaken.—Captain Davies: That will not mean thit God's work will stop in the district ? —Mt. Pritchard: Yes, in that particular church. —Captain Davies: How far 6u Is the nearest church?—Mr. Pritchard: About two miles.— Captain Davies; There are four chnj^Js belong- ing to the dehotnififitioha ill the district, and if they joined together they would get a decent congregation for once.—Exemption was refused, but not to be called up until May 30th. Mr. Hugh Pritchard appeared for David Llewelyn Hughes, slate quarry salesman, Port- madoc, whose conditional exemption was re- viewed by the N.S.R., and explained that tb$ man had six children and was in Category Bl. He was the sole manager of Maenofferen Quarries Offices at Portmadoc and executive officer of Portmadoc Food Control Committee, the rationing of a district containing 4,000 population being under his care. He was work- ing hard arid was a regular attendant at V.T.O. drills.—Six months exemption. The same term of exemption was granted to Owen Hughes, Cambrian Mill, Portmadoc, agri- cultural produce merchant, age forty, Grade 2, a married man for whom Mr. A. Pritchard appeared. The N.S.R. reviewed the case of Robert Baird, High-street, Portmadoc, master draper, with a wife and five children, aged forty-two, Grade 2. The man said he was, in addition to looking after his own business, overlooking his brother's business who had joined the colours at Aberystwyth. His own financial liability was heavy. He was also a member of the Y.T.C. and a special constable. He was culti- vating two gardens and a plot measuring four acres at Morfa Bychan.—Six months exemp- tion. The case of Vernon Hugheston Roberts, Gwnys. Tremadoc, fellmonger and tanner, aged nineteen, was not entertained; but it was in- timated that the man had received a protec- tion card. John Ellis Jones, postmaster Nevin. Grade A, asked for permission to be examined by the Central Medical Board because lie was not given an opportunity of explaining what he was suffering from when before the medical board- —Captain Davies resented the remarks and asked Jones if he was not asked what were his complaints?—The man replied that when he began to explain he was told not to talk.— Allowed to be re-examined by the Central Medical Board. The N.S.R. reviewed the case of D. R. Hardcastle, Hill Crest, assistanl estate agent, in the employ of Mr. Yale.—Mr. Pritchard ex- plained that he appeared for Mr. Yale and for Mr. Hardcastle. He was managing six estates. All wages sheets, passed through his Lands and all repairs and alterations and new buildings surve\* were made by him. Mr. Yale was an assistant live stock commissioner and was also acting as N.S.R. for Pwllheli. Mr. Yale pre- ferred that the case should be decided bv the County Tribunal because he was acting as N.S.R. before the Local Tribunal. Mr. Hard- [ castle was one of six sons, three of whom are in the army. One was killed and another was rejected after offering himself nine times.-Four months exemption

PERSONAL. Lord Rhondda on Wednesday underwent a flight operation at Llanwern for the removal -of trouble left behind by his recent attack of pneumonia. The operation was entirely sue- I cessful. Several weeks, however, must elapi-,e before his Lordship will be sufficiently well to resume his official duties. Flight Observer William Basil Loxdale Jones, R.N., of Gwynfryn, Taliesin, Cardigan- shire. who died on January 7th, intestate, left property of the value of £ 14-,688. Letters of administration ire granted to Audrey Dorothy Loxdale Jones, one of the next of kin.

LLANDDEM BREFi j The "Welsh American" says—"How many people are aware that the great-great-grand- niother of Mrs. Harriett Beecher Stowe, the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," was a Welsh- woman, who emigrated to the United States in 1726 from Llanddewibrefi, in eardlwanbhire. with a family named Se:by? A Selby is men- tioned in the world-famous novel. Evan Selhy. who left Tregaron when a child three years of age, subsequently commanded a sue- -cassful expedition against the Red Indians of the Black Mountains, and h/s grandson rose to be one of the leading, generals in the American Army."

LLANDYSSSUL The Rev. J. T. Hughes, vicar of Llanfihangel- ar-Arth, is still in poor health, and the pulpit last Sunday morning was occupied by the Rev D. E. Thomas, Pencader, and in the evening by the Rev. J. R. Sanders, M.A., The Grammar 'School. The living of New Quay has b?en offered to the Rev. Henry Jones, B.D., vicar of Llan- -geler, but he has not yet decided whether to accept it, owing to the indifferent state of his health. j T.C. John Davies, Mumblea, son of Mrs. Davies, Cartref, Pentredwrt, has been pro- moted superintendent. He has two brothers in the force—Superintendent David Davies, Bute. Docks, Cardiff, and Sergeant D. Davies, stationed in North Wales.

PENMHWLLAN j On Saturday, Mrs. Thomas, Ornaut, was notified that her son 'Tte. Joli,, Thomas) died in Franm three wee^csi» » return from furlough. Pte. Thomffc popu- lar and respected.

Machynlleth Sessions. ASSAULT ON CARETAKER. At Machynlleth Sessions, on Wednesday, be- fore Richard Gillart., T. R. Morgan, Richard Rees, Edward Hughes, Esqrs., Major H. Bonsall, Dr. W. H. Williams, Dr. A. O. Davies, and Edward Jones, Esq., Llanbrynmair, a tem- porary transfer was granted of the licence of the Star Inn, Dylife, to Mrs. Jane Richards, widow. The licence was previously held by her husband. George H. Peate, school attendance officer, summoned Thomas Rees, Ceniarth Farm, Uwch- ygarreg, for the non-attendance at school of his daughter.—Defendant said he had no servant at the farm. He had eight children.—The case was dismissed. Rowland Arthur, The Barracks, Machynlleth, was summoned for the non-attendance of his children, and a fine of 5s. was imppsed.-Alfred Price, Cwmlline, Cemmaes, was fined 5s. for a similar offence. Mary Breese, Rhydarderyn, Cemmaes, was advised to apply for exemption to keep her twelve-year-old child, David John Breese, at home, and the charge against her of having neglected to send her child to school was dis- missed. David Hamer, inspector of weights and measures, charged Humphrey Edwards, Mach- ynlleth, with having sold milk which was 17 2 per cent. deficient in butter fat. Mr. Hamer said he saw the young woman delivering milk in Maengwyn-street. He told her he wanted a sample for analysis. The County Analyst's report showed that the sample was 17 per cent. deficient. He saw defendant's daughter at her home on April 5th and she told him the milk was the same as when it came from the cow.— Mr. W. P. Rowlands, for the defendant, said defendant was over seventy-three years of age and had been ill ever since the day the sum- mons was served upon him.—Cross-examined, Mr. Hamer admitted there was no suggestion of adulteration or abstraction. Mr Rowlands asked the Bench to dismiss the case as evidence could be brought to show that the milk had come straight from the cow.—Mary Edwards, a daughter of defendant, said that on the 21st March her father milked the black cow and she took the milk from him and sent a servant to deliver it.—The Bench unanimously decided to dismiss the case, expressing their appreciation of Inspector Hamer's work. William Jones, caretaker of the Owain Glyn- dwr Institute, summoned Evan Pugh Rees, Glasfryn, Machynlleth, for* having assaulted him on April 20th. There was a cross-summons by Rees. Mr. W. P. Rowlands appeared for William Jones, and Mr. H. Meredith Roberts for Rees. Mr. W. P. Rowlands said the assault took place on Saturday evening, April 20th, in the Billiard Room of the Institute.—William Jones said that on Saturday evening, April 20th, Evan Pugh Rees hit him with his fist, in the mouth, smashing two teeth and loosening two other teeth. A little later he reported the matter to P.C. Humphreys.—Mrs. Ellen Maria Jones, wife of plaintiff, said she saw Rees hit her husband.—Evan Pugh Rees said he was sixteen years of age and said that Jones hit him first. He denied using bad language to Jones and produced the coat which was torn in the scuffle. —James Stanley Caffrey, Johnny Lloyd, and Trevor Griffiths gave evidence saying that the way in which plaintiff set about ejecting Rees was disgraceful. They all stated that Jones struck Rees first, which was the point, sub- mi tied by Mr H. Meredith Roberts.—The Bench having carefuly considered the tases dismissed the summonses.

TREGARON. The May horse fair was held on Saturday. Dealers were present in good number and a good supply of horses exhibited. Excellent prices were realised. Several three-year-old horses sold over 9120, and others reached from EBO to E100. Business was very brisk and the fair was over before mid-day. Driver Evan Edwards, R.F.A., Tynwaun, Berth, is reported wounded. Private Edwards was in Italy for some time, but was lately drafted to France. Mr. H. Percy Robinson, writing lately in the "Daily News," mentions the good work and prowess of the 49th Division (West Riding) in the recent offensive. His words wenr-" No troops have had harder work since the begin- ning of the battle on April 9th. They did splendidly in the Neuve Eglise area." It is interesting to note that a Tregaron young man. Second-lieutenant W. Evans, Tyndomen, is attached to this Division, and On the date mentioned was in command of a company in the front line. The severity of the attack resisted can be better imagined than described when it is reported that the colonel and eighteen officers were posted missing on that day. Second-lieutenant Evans was promoted bat- talion intelligence officer for ability and hardi- hood shown in commanding his men. Having been with the 49th Division in many a tight corner, Second-lieutenant Evans writes most cheerful letters and is in splendid condition, though not altogether unscathed. He has been slightly gassed twice, but each time remained with his unit. He was once reported missing at headquarters, but eventually returned safely. His friends follow his. eareer with interest and wish him well. The death took place at Pendine House, Pentre, on Friday, of Private Herbert James Morgan, K.S.L.I., a native of Edgton, Aston- on-Clun. Deceased had enlisted in September, 1914, and was severely wounded on the Somme. He obtained his discharge papers in January, 1918, after serving over three years with the colours. Some months ago he came to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths at Pendine House, and though very tenderly cared for he did not regain strength and death occurred, as stated, at the age of twenty one years. The funeral took place on Wednesday, interment being made at St. Caron's Church Cemetery. The usual meeting of the U.D.M.D. was held on Wednesday evening, under the presidency of Mrs. Williams, Brenig View. The following was the programme :-Recitation, Miss Enid Jones, Delfryn; recitation, Miss Bessie Evans, Station-road; solo, Miss Peggy Parry, Compton House (accompanied by Miss Nancy Evans, Chapel-street); recitation, Miss Lloyd, Pant; solo, Miss Evans, Sunny Side; recitation, Miss Maggie Davies; address, Mrs. Evans, Albion House. Messrs. D. L. Jones and Sons conducted the weekly mart on Tuesday. Three cattle were graded and fourteen sheep. Three calves were branded and sold. The funeral of Mr. Thomas Hughes, Tygwyn, took place on Friday. Deceased was much respected in the neighbourhood and his death, at the age of eighty-four years, severs a strong link with past history. The attendance at the funeral was large and representative. The Revs. D. Jones, B.A. (vicar), T. Madoc Jones, B.A., Llandyssul; D. M. Davies, B.A., Nant- cwnlle, officiated, and Canon Lloyd, Llanpump- saint, was also present. Miss Morgan presided at the organ. Mr. Hughes had for many years assisted as lay-reader at St. Caron's Church anr was a staunch supporter of every movement in connection with the Church. Interment was made at the Church Cemetery. The chief mourners included the Rev. R. D. Hughes, rector of Darwen (son), and his five daughters, for whom general sympathy is felt. The funeral of Mrs. Jane Jones, late Blaen- plwyf and Doldre, of Llewellyn-street, Pentre, Rhondda, took place on Thursday. Deceased was seventy-two years of age and for many years had lived here and later at Mardy and Pentre. The body wa.s brought by rail and interment was made at Bwlchgwynt Cemetery —the Revs D. Jones, Maesffynon, and M. Evans, Tregaron, officiating. DISTRICT WAR AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE. The Committee met on Tuesday. Present- Mr. D. L. Jones (chairman); Messrs. D. J. Williams, Thomas Morgan, J. W.. Davies, R. Arch, W. R. Morgan, J. Jones, assistant culti- vation officer; and E. Caron Evans, secretary. —A protracted discussion arose as to the advis- ability of employing school children during the harvest. Eventually it was decided to submit a resolution to the Executive calling upon the education committees and Governors to release boys and girls to assist during the hay and conI harvest—July and September. Several members stated that the holidays as now granted were between the hay and the corn harvest, and thus the farmers did not secure the service of the children. A resolution was also passed calling the attention of the Executive to the need of urging men, women, and children to assist. This would be the only way to secure the assist- ance needed.—It was decided to seek informa- tion as to what could be done with the horse teams within the union. It was stated that they could either be let out to farmers for a short period or allotted for timber. The Cultivation Officer was instructed to pre- pare a report on every holding within the union, giving total acreage, etc.

Carnarvonshire Welfare. INTERESTING RECORD. A very valuable article appears in this month's "Weisti Ous-iook" by Dr. Parry Edwards, entitled" The Next Generation." Dr. Parry Edwards is well known in North Wales for the able way in which he has pressed forvfard this iriutter, and in the course of his article he states iie-Uiaing Lhat the child of to-uay is the nation of to-morrow two men in particular have taken steps to arrest the wiltul present waste winch must mean woeful future want. Mr. i1 lslier, by extending the limit of compulsory school age, aims at diminishing that childhood slavery which would inevitably sap the physical energy and stunt the intellectual development of tiie next gen- eration. Lord Rhondda, with even keener vision and fuller insight, goes back to the still wider basis of the inlautile ioundation of national life. His Ministry of Health aims at saving child life, from the cradle upwards; at protecting, fostering and nourishing the tender plant which is destined to develop into the national tree. His special care as Food Con- troller to ensure that nursing mothers and child- ren of tender age shall have priority of claim for certain essential food-stuffs is part of the same policy. The "Maternity and Child Wel- fare Bill," recently introduced into the House of Commons by Lord Rhondda's successor at the Local Government ii -ard, is inspired by the same consideration, and is explicitly designed" to make further provision for tiie health of mothers and young children." TWO YEARS WORK. After paying tribute to the present work of the L.G.B., the Doctor states It was only in June, 1916, our scheme was first put into opera- tion; it was at first necessarily, and still' is in a measure, largely tentative. The infantile mortality in the county for the four years im- mediately preceding tile partial applicat:on of our scheme had been over 112 per 1000 registered births; within twelve months this rate was re- duced to 84 per 1,000; and this rate was, by the end of 1917 still further reduced to 78 per 1,000. This means that as the result of only eighteen months working of our scheme the lives of 34 out of every 1,000 children born, were saved. Nor do these figures tell the whole story. The infantile mortality rate amongst the infants visited under our scheme 'was actually under 32 per 1,000, as compared with 78 per 1,000 for the whole county. We visited seventy-five per cent. of all the children born, and of these only 32 per 1,000 died. Some portions of these duties were already being undertaken in certain large centres of population, but very little, if anything, was being done as a rule in ordinary urban and rural areas. Among the authorities which had anticipated these recommendations of the Local Government Board was the Carnarvonshire County Council, which in 1913 appointed its county medical officer supervisor of midwives in the county; and in 1914 a part-time superin- tendent inspector of midwives, sub-ordinate to the County Medical Officer, was also appointed. At this period there were many districts in the county where the services of a trained midwife could not be secured. Fifty per cent. of the registered midwives were only qualified by virtue of being in practice in 1901. Many of these have now given up practice, realising they could not attain the standard now demanded. The trained midwives, with few- exceptions, were Queen Victoria jubilee nurses and village nurses (twelve months trained in midwifery and hospital, and holding the C.M.B. certificate). WONDERFUL RESULT. It is upon this simple foundation of the in- spection of midwives that the existing scheme of maternity and child welfare in Carnarvon- shire has been erected, and is being developed with results, as shown below, so satisfactory that some of the highest authorities in the kingdom already class it as a model county scheme for the guidance of other authorities. The establishment of infant clinics in suit- able centres covering the whole county formed a prominent and essential feature of the scheme, These clinics are held fortnightly with a medical man and a nurse always in attendance at each. They are intended to be educational and advisory; the babies are examined and weighed, and advice is given to the mothers in individual cases, while simple lectures are I delivered on relevant subjects, e.g., how to feed and dress the baby; suitable clothing; home hygiene; food values, and household cooking. An initial difficulty was that of secur- ing the attendance of mothers with their babies, and of expectant mothers. In some cases a considerable measure, not only of persuasion, but of diplomacy had to be exercised to ensure this. The gatherings were made as social in character as possible; free teas were provided for" all who attended, and the further induce- ment was given of providing mothers with such requisites as household drugsi and dressings. Virol, dried milk, otc., either at bare cost price, or free in cases of real need. During the potato shortage of 1916 a quantity of potatoes was sent to the clinics for distribution. As indicated above, the results of the first year's working of this very modest scheme proved 1 satisfactory. The infantile death-rate dropped from 112 to 84 per 1,000 registered births. Public authorities assisted in the work by placing their buildings at the service of the C Committee when necessary. Two of the six clinics originally established were held in public libraries, two in chapel schoolrooms, and two in private houses—and in every instance this accommodation was given rent free. The County Council determined to continue and ex- tend the work in 1917 and voted a grant of £ 400 to defray the cost. Two infant clincs hitherto conducted independently in the boroughs of Bangor and Cricciet.h now joined the county scheme, while that of Llandudno determined to model its operations on the lines of the county scheme. The infantile mortality rate for the year-1917 (after deducting deaths among visitors) was 78 per 1,000 registered births, as compared with 84 per 1,000 in 1916, and with 112 per 1,000 during each of the four preceding years (1912- 13-14-15). The results of and the experience gained during this second year's work, not only encouraged tiie County Council in a further ex- tension of the scheme, but indicated the lines which such extension should follow. It should be said that the initial work in this matter was carried out by Sir Joseph Davies of Cardiff, and Lady Davies, both of whom are well known by their work in Merioneth- shire. It is now proposed to extend the scheme for ante-natal work and confinement. This new department involves an additional expendi- ture of £ 400 per annum. "Of this, however, a gentleman from South Wales, to whose gener- osity the county is already largely indebted, for the expense and working of the scheme, has volunteered to contribute £200, rrd tie Local Government Board will make a fti-ther g'ant of £ 200." For the year which has cosed on the 31st March the estimated expenditure was £400. but for the forthcoming year £1,000 is outlined, the increase being for medical assist- ance before and on confinement pikI the estab- lishment of new infant clinics.

PCNTRHYDFENDSGAID In response to an appeal by Aberystwyth Red Cross Hospital, Council School children set. out to collect eggs for the wounded soldiers and a box of 500 eggs was despatched on Thuis- day as a first consignment. Strata Florida school children are equally eager to help the wounded, and their contribution will be sent nearly this week. On Sunday, a memorial service was held at the C.M. Chapel in honour of Second-Lieut. Tom Morgan, Pretoria, who died of wounds at Bethune on April 13th. The chapel was well filled and the neighbouring hamlets well repre- sented. Tregaron friends mustered strongly, and included Mr. G T. Lewis, M.A., under whom Mr. Tom Morgan received li s secondary education and won the respect of the school staff, pupils, and townsmen. The Rev. Wm. Jones, pastor, officiated, and feelingly referred to the fine qualities observed in Mr. Tom Morgan during childliood, youth, and manhood. The testimony of friends from far and near as to the fine hold he had on people of high stanclng in social and educational life should soothe the sorrowing hearts of his bereaved brothers and sisters and act as a noble example. The minister delivered a suitable and impres- sive discourse, and at the close the Dead March was imprest vely given on the organ by Miss Annie M. Rees, accompanied on the piano by Miss Nellie Richards, the large congrega- tion upstanding in solemn silence.

LLANFlHANCEL-Y;CftEUDDYN. Private B. Douglas Davies, son .f the Rev and Mrs. T. R. Daýies. The Vicarage, came home last week. The Rev. and Mrs. Davies have other BÓns. in the army, one o? them beirg a chaplain, the Rev. J. Rhys Davies, vtiip was curate at Llanbadarn Fawr.

I Aberystwyth a Centre. THE NEW BUTCHERY SCHEME. Mr. Morgan Hopkin, Swansea, supervisor of slaughtering and killing centres for South Wales and Monmouthshire, addressed a meet- ing of farmers and butchers at the Town Hall on Monday. Councillor David Davies, chd rman of the Public Undertakings and Markets Com- mittee, was voted to the chair Mr. Hopkin explained the new Killing Order. They had at Aberystwyth one of the bes.t slaughterhouses in the Kingdom and they must not .magine that they were simply going to kill at Aberystwyth sufficient for the require- ments of the town and district. In the months of July, August, September, and October the meat should be distributed to various parts as it was so much easier to send meat by rail than to send live cattle. Immediately oppos te the slaughterhouse they had Mr. James's tannery and fellmongery.' Alongside the tan- nery they had a tallow chandler's establish- ment, and all the rough fat that could not be sent away to butchers could be carefully col- lected and taken there. Near by they had a large warehouse which could be used as a fac- tory for the making, of oleo- tic. Steamers of 400 and 500 tons :ould come to the harbour, and goods could then he s^i t by sea as well as by rail. Everything ccn/ir,o into the slaughterhouse would be controlled by the Government. and would be distrib ited by a Government agent. Mr. T. H. Edwards po'nted cut that they would have a surplus stock o' lamt-s during the next few months. Should they not kill these and put them into a refrigerator to meet the short- age which would inevitably orcur in the early months of next year?—Mr. Dan'el L. Jbnes. said most of the sheep brought vere otly half fattened, while the butcher complained that he had to pay too much for his meat. If the farmer fattened cattle-to a higher standard the result would be more satisflotory. Mr. J. G. Morris Davies moved to support-the scheme.— Mr. David Davies, Aberllolwvn, seconded.—Mr. T. H. Edwards promised the hearty support of the butchers of the town and district, and Councillor Barclay Jenkins and the Mayor (Capt. T. Doughton) spoke in similar terms.- The Mayor proposed and Alderman Edwin Mor- ris seconded a vote of thanks w-Mr. Hopkin, which was unanimously carried and supported by the Deputy Town Clerk (W John Evans).

NEW QUAY. The Rev. Thos. Evans, Glyn Neath, occupied the pulpit of Towyn Chapel on Sunday and Mr. E. Aifian Jones, B.A., at Tabernacle. Pte. Owie Jones, Bronwylfa, is home on fur- lough. He has served in Macedonia for 21 months with the R.A.M.C. Mr. H. F. Wyatt gave a lecture on The Work of the Navy" on Wednesday evening. The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides. The chairman was Mr. E. T Webb, Traeth- gwyn. Miss Ceridwen Thomas, Pontlottyn, has passed the examination for the diploma of the A.L.C.M. She is grand-daughter of the late Mr Daniel Thomas, Glynaeron.

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4 In spite of the manifold difficulties surround- ing the Government there is every indication that the question of the establishment of a ministry of health' is not being overlooked. Post-war conditions will make a. Health Min- istry, as designed by Lord Rhondda, an im- perative necessity. The Executive of the National Council of Public Morals has passed a resolution sympath- ising with Lord Rhondda in his illness and sug- gesting that after his recovery he should be appointed to the War Cabinet to have charge especially of food provision, food and liquor control, and the Ministry of Health. Amid many failures in the present ministry, Lord Rhoudda, in a position of peculiar difficulty, has more than justified his appointment in the estimation of men whose judgment carry weight. It must also be acknowledged that his Lord- ship's efforts have been ably secended by his deputy (Mr. J. R. Clynes), another of the min- isters who have made good." # # Lady Amherst of Hackney appeals to the public for a greater realisation of the value of what too often is regarded as waste pro- ducts. Experience teaches that what is fre- quently regarded as of no value can be treated in such a way as to be utilised for useful purposes for the benefit of the country. It should be borne in mind that every ton of material saved at home convertible into munitions, food, cloth- ing, and other commodities frees shipping for products which from necessity must be obtained from overseas. Amongst the unconsidered trifles which find their way into the rubbish bin, to the impoverishment of the ounr;ry, are paper, old woollens, sheep's wool adhering to hedges and thickets, bits of old string, ropes, and can- vas, rubber, old iron, tin, brass, copper, lead, sine, bottles, jars, leather, bones, etc. Enquiries for information should be addressed to Lady Amherst of Hackney for the Director General, I National Salvage Council, Caxton House, West- minster. • • Mr. Haves Fisher recently intimated in the House of Commons that the Government in- tended to arrange for the erection after the war of 30,000 houses for workmen. After point- :ing out that owing to dearness of building materials, the difficulty of securing money, and the cost of labour, private builders would find it impossible to build profitably houses that can be let at rents within the means of workers, Mr. Fisher stated that the question was cne for a partnership between the State and local authorities. Consideration- was there- fore being given to the question of assisting private builders and public utility companies, possibly by loans on the same terms as local -authorities received, and the supply of stand- ardised materials. The essence of the arrange- raent with the local authorities was that if a loss was incurred it would be shared by both parties. Cardigan has placed Alderman J. M. Howell in the chair of its County Council, one of the most versatile and original characters in the county. Mr. Howell has touched the public life of his county and of Wales at many points, and in evarv instance has given the impression of a forceful and original personality. A preacher whose broad views of theology and of life sometimes shock his more conventional hearers; a litterateur of ability; a successful business man who also acts as guide, phil- osopher and friend to the countryside in their difficulties; a county magistrate,who often dares to takes up the unpopular side in local decisions; an aggressive Radical, staunchly uncompromis- ing hi matters of principle. Alderman Howell is nevertheless -persona grata with staid* county squires of Conservative traditions. He is as much at home on the hunting field as at a Methodist meeting, for he has a strong dash of the sportsman in his composition. He is also a lover of the classics in both languages, During his term nf office the deliberations of the .County Council are not likely to suffer from stagnation or lack of interest. m ■» Despite our characteristically British dislike of official regulations and interference in daily life the public has adapted itself to the changed conditions made imperative by war conditions in a way that has evoked the admiration f 1; other nations. To a people who have been .pampered with luxury the change has been un- welcome and irksome in many respects; but the consideration that. it is the civilian population's contribution to winning the war and the further assurance that however severe our deprivation may have proved, they are com- paratively small contrasted with what our j troops and sailors are undergoing on land and sea, and small when contrasted with the suffer- tngs of the population in enemy countries, as riots and disorders in Germany and Austria in- dicate. The Briton may rank inferior to the Hun in gifts of organization; but once his path ■ is marked out clearly he has always proved a stayer. Though his blunders are many, he has always ultimately blundered through- to a successful issue. # The North Wales Heroes Memorial Fund has now exceeded a total of E60,000, a most credit- able amount in view of the multiplicity of calls -an the public purse. The promoters are .sanguine of obtaining another E40,M before approaching the Treasury for a contribution. A correspondent suggests an easy, cheap, and effective way of settling the Irish question which, like the poor, is always with us; and, like poor relations, is more inconve. ient than welcome. The suggestion is that a German -officer prisoner should be placed in sole charge of Ireland for a time, with full power to apply German methods to the "settlement" of that unhappy and discontented country. In less than a month Ireland would be .n a condition to accept cheerfully the sane and considerate proposals of thfe British Government. Another suggestion the correspondent makes is that the Irish should be allowed to import as many guns and ammunition as they like and then work out their own salvation after the manner of the famous Kilkenny cats.

(Continued from previous column.) -in reply to the N.S.R., Mr Jones said that Davies was his nephew and came to him in August. He was a student at Ystracl Meurig I and he (Mr Jones) was not pressed by the boy's father and mother to take him on the farm.- The Father denied that the boy was studying for the ministry at Ystrad Meurig.—In reply to the Agricultural Representative, the em- ployer said he engaged Davies as he was stronger boy than the previous boy and could plough. The Father said he wished to give his son a good general education, but he had his son a good general education, but lie had tried for a scholarship and failed. 1 is whole fnclinat:on being to farming. —Efficient substi- tute to be provided. John David Hughes, timber feller, Troed- rhiwdoljlu, Pontrhydfendigaid, 34, Al, military appeal against three months exemption a-s hold- ing 7 acres of land.—The N.S.R. said the man was a lead miner, combed out. and then went into timber work. He asked that the appeal should be allowed and that the man should rely on his protection card.—The request of the N.S.R. was granted. Lampeter Rural. Joshua Harries, road labourer, looking after eleven miles, Tanrhiw, Cwrtnewydd, 29, Grade 1, in the employ of Lampeter Rural Council, and holding eieven acres.—The N.S.R. said tha' Brecon did not th nk the man's work of suffi- cient importance to retain a man of 29 in Class A.—8th June. Benjamin Joncil, blacksmith, Hendrebant, Llanf air.- -Military appeal withdrawn. Simon Jones, ploughman. Gludwer. Cribvn, and Thos. Thomas, EsgeJinglis, Llanwnen. ploughman, were stated to have agricultural certificates.—The N.S.R. said he wanted some ruiing as to whether young men when they came of military age should receive special treatment in agriculture over the treatment of men in other trades.—The Chairman said the men were wanted to produce food for the country could not beat the enemy without food. —The Clerk said tl)e question would be con- sidered at the next Tribunal when there would be appeals under the proclamation.—29th Sep- tember, conditional on continuing on present sort of work.