The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. See the eighth of our IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. See the eighth of our new Series of Special Agricultural Articles by a Carmarthenshire Writer.

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. The scale of charges for prepaid advertisements in ttie CABMABTKEN JOURNAL under the classes of Situations Vacant, Sale by Private Contract, to be Let or Sold, Apartments, Lost and Found, and Miscellaneous, will in future be at TELEGRAM RATE. No. of One Three Six. Words. insertion. insertions. insertions. 12 0 6 10 19 18 0 L, 16 2 t 24 1 0 2 0 3 I 3C 13 2 6 4 36 14 3 0 4 6 42 IS 3 6 5 6 MEN-SERVANTS, HOUSEMAIDS, COOKS, &o., ir any other persons SEEKING FOR SITUATIONS, (fillY advertise at 20 WORDS FOR SIXPENCE. All orders for advertisements must bear the name *ad address of the advertiser, and must be accom- panied by remittances to oover the oost, either m HALFPENNY Siampt or Money Order. The Publishers do not guarantee the insertion of »d advertisement in any specified issue, or at '1, »nd will not be liabie for any loss occasioned by the failure of an advertisement to appear in any specified issue, or at all. They also reserve the right to refuse insertion of an advertisement. Whilst great pains are taken to secure accuracy, the Publishers would impress upon advertisers the need for legible writing. In any case they mlv insert advertisements upon the condition that they do not aooept responsibility for inaccuracies, nor for tnv consequence arising therefrom. fl King Street, London Offices Carmarthen. 28. Shoe Lane, E.C. Mantefc. Wfeen rr>Dlyinsf advertisements please Whmen?on "carmarthen Journal." THE Manager of the CABUARTHBN JOURNAL will be pleased to make an offer for any volume# of the paper, bound or otherwise. The volume for 1810 is specially wanted. WANTED, a strong, willing Young Woman*! Laundress; help given.—Apply, M** £ ON» Carmartbenshire Infirmary, S. Waloo. (3198 — WANTED, for large Country Shop near Carmar- then, sharp Boy leaving School; good home.—Write "Grocer, etc., JOURNAL, Carmar- then. B— nnT TRADE.—Wanted, at once, a good Boot ° and Shoe Repairer.-Dicks, King Street Car- taarthen. (2236p W\NTED, £ 300 on Freehold Property at 4 —Apply, Freehold," JOURNAL Office, Car- marthon. (2238p WANTED, Churn of Morning Milk; well-cooled; good prio# paid.—Apply, Jeffrey#, Gellitfaer, Neath. (2237p WANTED, a thoroughly energetic Man either spare or whole time, for our LLANDYSSUL branch to sell our celebrated Acme Brand, the finest British' Ye art; Manufactured. State full particulars and wages required.-Wilhams & Son, T^ast Mer- chants, 21, Bellevue Street, Swansea. (Z243p WANTED, a Situation Cook-Housekeeper to one or two Gentlemen, private or business house.—Apply, 14, St. Peter Street, Carmarthen. (2247p MAN & Wife seek Situations as Working Farm Bailiff; wife good poultry woman Good references.—Apply, Bailiff," JOURNAL Office, Car- marthen. (2251p TAILORS.—Wanted, General Hand for Ladies and Gents Trade; also Improver; constant, work to steady men; good class country trade. Apply. Luther Thomas, Cwmdu, Liandilo. (3301 WANTED a Dairy of New Milk, well-cooled; from 35 to 40 gallons dajly -Apply, Davies, Penrhiwgaled Dairy, Miskin St., Cardiff. (3302 WANTED immediately. Carpenter used to country work.—Apply, Theo Davies, Wheel- wright. Liandilo. (2250p WANTED, good Cook-General, above 30; small dairy (man-churn), parlourmaid and house- maid kept.Apply, stating wages and references, to Mrs. Lewis Bishop, Bryneithin, Llandilo. MILK Wanted, 12 months' contract.—J. H. Thomas, Gwalia Dairy, Cardiff. (2255p iro fLst. To 1 FT SHOEMAKER'S ARMS, Llandilofan, Sennybridge, Brcconshire.-Apply, Watkins, Brce Llandovery. TO LET, good Sheep Farm near prosperous market town; 130 acres.-Apply, R, JOTKN'AL Office, Carmarthen. w TO LET. with possession at Michaelmas, PENYBRYN PARK, in the Parish of Aber- gwili, 2 miles from Nantgaredig Station. It com- prises a convenient small Residence containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Scullery, Dairy, Out-kitchen, Coal-house, and w.c.; together with Garden, Lawn, Stable (2 Stalls), Coach-house, Cowhouse, and Store Room; also 3 Fields of rich Pasture. Good water supply. —Apply, John Francis & Son, Estate Agents, Car- marthen. TO LET, Stables and Premises, Old Brickyard, Carmarthen.—For particulars, apply Mr. H. Jones. G.W.R. District Estate Office, Neath. To LET, 26, QUAY STREET, CARMARTHEN. i Possession 29th September.—Apply, Mrs. Jones, Westminster Hotel, Colwyn Bay. (2234p TO LET, THE PL AS," TALGARREG, Llan- dyssul, with 3 acres of land, 3 reception rooms, 0 bedrooms, 2 servants' rooms, bath (h. and e.), with Cottage, coach-house, and stables: shoot- ing and fishing available; moderate rent.-Apply to Dr. Davies, Manselton, Swansea. (2226p TO BE LET, With possession at Michaelmas next, Small Residential Premises, Sitvate within Half-a-mile of the Town of Carmarthen, and near the main road from Carmar- then to Bronwydd Arms, comprising- HOUSE-Ground Floor: 2 Reception rooms, kitchen, dairy (or larder), baok kitchen. 1st Floor-5 bedrooms. Attics. OUTSIDE—Coal house, w.c., pigstye, coach house and stable, small shed for cows, garden. LAND-7a. 2r. 14p.,with Hayshed. Water from town supply. For further particulars, apply to John Francis an Son, Carmarthen. jfor Sale TIMBER FOR SALE.—About 80 Large Trees, JL including Larch, Oak, Beach, Ash, at Tal- garreg, Llandyesul. -Apply, Dr. Davies, Mansilton, Swanea. (2227p WELL-BRED Yearling Black Bull of the Castle- martin breed for Sale.—Apply to J. T. Lewie, Llettyglyd Farm, Llandilo. (2241p EVERY Man should send for pamphlet contain- ing Valuable Information, post free.—Bethesda Drug Co., Merthyr Tydfil. (2202p FLEAS, MOTHS, LICE, BUGS, BLACK- BEETLES, and other insects speedily ex- terminated by using HARRISON'S CIMOBANE, the New Insect Killer. Harmless to animals. In tins, 3d., 6d., and Is. Post id.-Harrison, Chemist, Reading. Sold by Chemists. Agent for Liandilo: -D. M. DAVIES, 41, Rhosmaen Street. (2163p j BASIC SLAG, all grades, also Kainit, Salt, &c., delivered any station in England a«d Wales. -Charles Picken, Merchant, Wolverhampton. POR SALE, Pure Two-year-old British Holstein Bull; colour, dun and white; large frame; out of prize-winner.—Davies, Aber, St. Clears. (2253p PEAT MOSS LITTER, lowest prices, delivered any station in Great Britain.—Charles Pioken, Merchant, Wolverhampton. 1907p POR SALE, a fine lot of Working Ferrets.— Apply, S. Bona, 25. Spilman Street, Carmar- then. (2245p EMPTY Casks for Sale. A few large Wine ar Spirit Casks; 100 to 118 gallons.—Messrs Brigstocke, Wine Merchants, Carmarthen. (2240p RHYBYDD 0 BWYS AT BWYLLGORAU ARDDANGOSFEYDD, &c. -Gellir cael Roll Tickets at wasanaeth Arddan- gosfeydd, etc., gyda throad y post o Swyddfa y CARMARTHEN JOURNAL. Gellir eu cael wedi eu geirio: "Admission, 3d., 6d., 1/ ne 1/6." Prisiau 1/- y fil, neu drwy y post 1/1. Danfoner arian gyda'r archeb. WE offer you value in WEDDING CARDS. Prices from 2/3 per dozen, 50 for 6/9, or 100 for 9/ including Envelopes to match. We invite you to inspect our latest samples.—JOURNAL, Car- marthen. WE oan provide you with W7EDDING INVITA- TION CARDS at 2/9 per dozen, 50 for 6/9, or 100 for 11/ to match stamped with silver Initial are included in these prices. VISITING CARDS.—Ladies' siae-Plain, 1/6; Gilt-edged, 1/9 for 50. Gent's size—Plain or Gilt-edged, 1/6 for 50 post free. Cash with order.— JOURNAL Office. Carmarthen. Orders must be for 50 or more. GOVERNESS Cars, Ralli Traps, light, stylish Rubber Tyres and without. Twenty new, all eizes, ready for immediate delivery. Distanoe buyers given extra discounts. Also a few Second-hand Traps. Cheap for cash. Established 50 years. Largest makers. Inspection invited. -Avery',g Car- riage W ork, Dock Street, Newport, Mon. LADIES READ THIS! Advice free for stamp Mrs. E. Stewart's Faraoui Female Remedy, neTer fails.-Address. 9, Guinea Street. Bristol. a KNITTING Machines (Latest and Best) for Home Work. (Est. 1871).—W. Griffiths, JO, Queen Street, Neath. (2066p ROLL Tiokets worded Admission—3d., 6d., 1/- and 1/6" always in stock at the JOURNAL Office. Pr;oe 1/- per 1.000, or by post 1/1. Supplied only in thousands Terms Cash with order.— JOURNAL Office, Carmarthen. SHORTHORN Calves for Rearing, from Deep. milking Cheshire Dairy Cows by Pure-bred Bulls; quotation to any Station; no fancy prices; correspondence a pleasure.—Frank Dobie, Littleton, Chester. (1879 gHORTHORN CALVES. STRONG healthy Calves are sent carriage paid upon lots of two or more to any station in your district. Bred from large-framed Shorthorn sires and dams. Full of hair and bene. Un- doubtedly the best obtainable. No fancy prioes. For price list and book of testimonials, apply Fred B. Gill, Wynngate, Whitchurch, Salop. (2139p fJDusfcal instruments D. J. SNELL'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. I PIANOS AND ORGANS.—New nnd Second- hand by all the leading makers from £ 5 up- wards. Lists free.—D. J. Snell, High Street Arcade, Swansea. GRAMAPHONES, from 21/ New Double-sided records from Is. Id. each. Thousands of Re- cords in Stook to select from.—D. J. Snell, High Street Arcade. Swansea ifitiaiicial LONDON & PROVINCES DISCOUNT CO.. LTD. IMMEDIATE CASH ADVANCES. £ 10 to ;ei,ooo are privately completed at 24 hours' notice on your simple promise to repay, without preliminary fees. Call or write to the Manager, W. SHIRLEY, 48, Stokea Croft, Bristol. 410 to £ 1G,000 To Lend by the Oldest West of England Firm, F. Lawrence Ltd., on written promise to repay Life Policies, Furniture. Farm Stock, or other security. Principal remains, or can be repaid by easy instalments Promptness and privacy. A gentleman will call and hand you cash at your house if desired, Distance no object. Do not expose your requirements locally. Write E. VICTOR HAMILTON, Don Chambers, Wine Street, Bristol JAMES JONES & SONS. BILLPOSTERS. KIDWELLY. Billposting executed throughout the .11 neighbouring Villages and Gwen- draeth Valley. public IKotlces TENDERS are invited for the Sale of about 33 t acres of timber consisting of larch, spruce and Scotch, about 50 years' growth, growing on Castell- du, Penoader. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.—Williams, Blaengifre, Pencader. (2233 Eolicatioli I JJIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. I CARMARTHEN. President of the Council: I THE LOiUJ BISHOP OF ST. DAVID'S. HEAD MISTRESS— Miss E. 1. SUTTON, B.A., Honours London University (First Class in Ciaasicst. THE School gives an Excellent Education on very Moderate Terms. Admirable Accommodation for Boarders. Pupils prepared for LOuON MATRICULA- TION and other Public Examinations. Boys as well as girls can be received in the Pre- paratorr Class and the KINDERGARTEN DE I' PARTMENT. Next Term begins Wednesday, September 23rd. Boarders return Tuesday, September 22nd. For full particulars apply to the Head Mistress. CARMARTHEN COUNTY SCHOOLS. THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. HEADMASTER-E. S. ALLEN. M.A. (Cantab). COUNTY GIRLS' SCHOOL. I HEADMISTRESS-MISS B. A. HOLME, M.A. Late Open Scholar of Girton College. Cambridge. Fees, JB1 9s. per term. Reduction when there are two or more children from the same family. The next Term begins Wednesday, September 16th. The Headmistress (at the Girls' School) and the Headmaster (at the Boys' School) will be pleased to see the parents of new pupils on Satur- day, September 12th, from 11 to 12.30, and on Tuesday, September 15th, from 2.30 to 5. THE G RAMMAR SCHOOL, PENCADER, CARMARTHEN. BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. HEADMASTER: J. R. SAUNDERS, M.A. (Cantab.), (Emmanuel College), Assisted by a highly qualified Staff of Resident and Visiting Masters. Preparation for all Examinations. Special in- dividual attention in single subjects. The Autumn Term will begic on Tuesday, September 15th, 1914. For terms end particulars, apply to the Head- master. (2172p LLANDOVERY COUNTY DUAL SCHOOL Headmistress-MISS M. E. PRICE, B.A. (London). Fees, £ 1 10s. Od. per term. Reduction for two or more of the same family. Next term begins on Wednesday, September 16th, 1914. Boarders can be received at the School. For terms, apply to the Headmistress. (Signed) D. SAUNDERS THOMAS, Clerk to the Local Governors. July 27th, 1914. 3260 ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE SCHOOL, LAMPETER. TWIT, Next Term will begin on Thursday, Sep- tember 17th, 1914. The ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP EXAMI- NATION will begin at 9 a.m. on that day. FREE TUITION will be given to the best four Candidates from Elementary Schools. Write for particulars to- 3298) THE REV. THE HEADMASTER. TO PARENTS.—The railway companies are be- ginning to take on girls as shorthand writers and typists, and thus a new and extensive field of opportunity is opened up for parents who are in difficulty as to what occupation to give their daughters. Those who wish to get girls thoroughly and speedily prepared for these posts should apply to the Manager, JOURNAL Office, Carmarthen. A FEW COPIES ONLY ON HAND. THE RAVEN A Novel based upon the life & times of RHYS AP THOMAS Being the winner in the Com- petition for the prize for the best Novel, offered by the Pro- prietors of the Carmarthen Journal at the Carmarthen National Eisteddfod, August, 1911. BY T I I P, Rev. GLYNFAB WILLIAMS. ALSO NEST," A Short Story by the same Author Secure your Copy NOW, as there will be no reprint. Price 6d.; Post Free, 7d. Remittance to accompany Order. "JOURNAL" CO., LTD.. CARMARTHEN. >- public Botlces BOROUGH ON CARMARTHEN. APPLICATIONS are invited for the appointment I of WATER INSPECTOR. Candidates should have a. knowledge of water fittings and be competent to do ordinary plumbing work. They should have some knowledge of cast iron pipe lay- ing and jointing, and be able to do ordinary small repairs to fire hydrants and sluice valves. Wages, 25s. a week and uniform. Applications, in Candidates' own handwriting, stating age and experience, and accompanied by recent testimonials as to character and ability, are to be sent to the undersigned (from whom all further information as to the duties, etc., can be obtained) by Thursday, 17th September inst. Can- vassing will be a disqualiifcation. F. J. FINGLAH, Borough Surveyor Borough Surveyor's Offioe, John Street, Carmarthen. (3306 I p c;1 L L I ou -M S rons i o. a, i% K8ip tll. For tike Bloc Blood Purs." Clarke's I Blood I Mixture If you suffer from any such suchamtdicine, It is com r disease as mentioned below. posed of ingredients which don't waste time and money .quickly attack, overcome, on lotions Or ointments and e*pc) from the blood which cannot get below the alt impuntitsfrom whatever surface of the*skin. Wha* { cau3e jtotsifig. by you wapt is a medicine that tendering dean and pure. will thoroughly free the', it never fails to effect a blood of thelmfcure matter .complete and lasting cure- which is the true cause of Thousands of testimonials. all your suffering. Clarke's over so years success Blood Mixture Is just V Pleasa to take. I CURES CCZIMA. GLANDULAR BLOCO POISOOK scHorwu, 8Wtp.iNfcs. ni £ i, BAD LtQS, BOILS, RHEUMATISM, ABSCESSES, PIMPLES, 60UT, Q ULCERS, SORES, &a., So. 2 Of alt & Stores, 2/9 par bottle, w BEF»SE SUBSTITUTES. Kg _Ã_Ã_Â_Ã_ |! GOOD HEALTH j | i will be yours to-morrow if to-day L you will seek the beneficial aid of r 4 the famous and ideal family remedy I* Seecham's Pil!s. They will make P f a world of difference to you. Fickle ? appetite, poor digestion, bilious- P j ness, impure blood and other f i kindred ailments can be relieved I i and cured by that reliable remedy I Beecham's Ir ¡ < 1 Pills f. When the bodily system is out of ft 4 sorts—the Bowels, liver, or kidneys, ? g inactive —then the digestion is sure « j to be impaired and the nerves to C 0 lose their tone. Beecham's Pills | j induce the organs of digestion and r 5 assimilation to work properly and £ j to be impaired and the nerves to C 0 lose their tone. Beecham's Pills | j induce the organs of digestion and r 5 assimilation to work properly and £ tnus this unrivalled medicine has a $t onic effect upon the whole system. £ 2 Beecham's Pills are carefully pre- P | pared and do not vary—they act k 1 always in accordance with their r | great reputation; mildly and safely k 1 but both quickly and effectively. F | In every way—in feelings, looks, f | In every way—in feelings, looks, 1 and vigour—a better condition r i Beecham's Pills will | I ASSURE you. I < Prepared only by M Thomas Beecham, St. He.'eas, Lmac. | I. Sold everywhere in boxea, 8 l price I 1f <56 pills) & 219 (168 pilb). I CLARKE'S B41 PILLS saua be relied upon to curo6 in either MX, all inquired cm I fiooititutiamal Dischn gas from the Urinary Organs, Gravel atm. fains in the back. Fret from Merctb-y. Established up. wards of So years. fa box. 6d each, of all Chemists and Paint Medietas Veødon throughout the Wtdd. or sent far sixty staIDpa by th* naken, The I and UMMMA Drag Caupaay. Lincoln. Imy Mon's Saaeel | Large Bottle S^cL I I Delightful Sauce and lots of It tor • the money. Of*UQiwt> > tmdSimu. I Sab MmJktrt— BLAWCB'S, SL Fetor Sc, CtnOT, | .1 I -fIr IP, i.0 I The Welshman's FaTourite.1 MABON Sauce j If As good eu its Name, i 5 DON'T FAIL TO GET IT. 9 M_øctwyn.-BUJfOll's. SL Peter St., Cardiff. ) NZL 11-a COMFORT IN —— SUMMER. COOK BY GAS. For Particulars apply to— Carmarthen Gas Co. I Is Good Sight of any Value to You? I I To what extent does your earning power, or your enjoyment of life depend on good I vision ? Z-, ZI-I Judging by the way many people treat their eyes, the careless way the), "try on" any pair of glasses, and the delay in getting competent I advice, one would think it a matter of complete indifference, but surely reason and wisdom must tell you that you run a real, a serious and a grave danger. Do realize before damage is done how dependent you are on good eyesight. We would urge you in your own interests I to let us test your eyes. We will tell you without any charge. ( i ) if glasses are really needed (2) if so, exactl)- what they will cost and (3) if an I oculist should be consulted. You have everything to gain, and nothing to lose by coming You have everything to gain, and nothing to lose by coming at once—yes, now— to-day. A. I. JONESM. P. S. (Successor to S. T. REES), I Qualified Pharmacist, Optician & Seedsman, 16, LAMMAS STREET, CARMARTHEN. Notice to Red Cross and Distress Relief Committees. t: I have made arrangements with leading Manufacturers that enable me to supply the above Societies with Sewing Materials at WHOLESALE PRICES. SUITABLE FLANNELS, c, IN STOCK. -ALL PARCELS SENT CARRIAGE PAID. JOHN STEPHENS, London House, Llandilo. HAPPINESS IN THE HOME." A PIANO FOR 10s. 6d. On Payment of this Souli Dtpoiit A FIRST-CLASS PIANO OF GENUINE ENGLISH MANUFACTURB, will be sent CAMUAGE PAID, to any addran And on paymeot of a similar amount monthly for a givec period, will beoorae the property of the Hirer. THOMPSON & SHACKELL, Ltd., The Estey Organ Aqencv and BMn. P«MJ v ;.7 QUEEN (A R -fuLIL 31 ALLIE ALLOWED F04t OLL) P&A Ono, a SWAM SEA. I'WP04T!1 SOL NT Fop s PIANO ORGAIVS- I, f- S '[LANE AmD lea i,, 9 And 0 Agf7$* f Ft WRI Local Address -39, Castle Street, Swansea; 60, Stepney Street, Llanelly. I The Priory Hygienic Steam Laundry PRIORY STREET, CARMARTHEN. Is equipped with the finest and most Modern of Machinery and Applianoes. Is well appointed has spacious open-air drying grounds. under Expert Management has a Staff of Expert Laundry Workers, and has ev^ry facility for giving the best possible attention to all our Customers' work. EXPRESS MOTOR DELIVERY. Receiving Depots in every village throughout the neighbourhood Send for a Price List, and give us a Trial Order. To make sure of the Motor Van ailing upon yon, please send a postcard witk name and address in full. DRY CLEANERS AND DYERS, W. S. l\loRRIs, Wholesale Grocer, Flour & Seed Merchant CS. BRIDGE STREET. CARMARTHEN, Nat. Telephone, 60. Tologram, "Morris, Merchant, Carmarthen. SEND FOR PRICB LIST. (CARMARTHEN BILLPOSTING 0 O. STATFTFORD HOUSE, NOTT SQUARE, CARMARTHEN. BILLPOSTING and Advertising in all its B Branches throughout the Counties of Carmar l then, Pembroke, and Cardigan. (Please note change of address). public Botices I ARTHUR WILLIAM LUCAS, of 36. Rhoc- • niaen Street, Liandilo, in the County of Carmarthen, Jeweller, HEREBY GIVE PUBLIC NOTICE that I am a natural Born British Sub- ject. and that certain statements which are being circulated that I am a German Subject ar* abso- lutely untrue and without foundation. AND I FURTHER GIVE NOTICE that any person or persons who, after the date of this Notice, state that I am other than a BRITISH SUBJECT will be proceeded against, with the utmost rigour of the law. Dated this 28th day of August, 1914. ¡' (Signed) ARTHUR WILLIAM LUCAS, Rhosmaen Street, Llandilo. WITNE&S to the signature of the said Arthur William Lucas, H. D. LISTER. Solicitor with Mr. John R. Williams. lei Solicitor, 2256p) Liandilo.

UNEMPLOYMENT IN SOUTH WALES. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HOUSING REFORM [To the Editor of the CABMABTHEK JOURNAL.] SIB,— liie present time when trade is largely dis- organised on account of war operations and thous- ands of men are in Ganger ot being thrown out oi employment seems uii opportune time to urge local authorities, landowner^, ouiiding socieites, and other development and building agencies to. undertake' schemes for the solution ef the very serious housing proolem that prevails in Soutii Wales. We readily recognise tnat the increased cost oi building materials due to the cutting ott of continental supplies, higher freights, etc., makes building at the present time more costly than when conditions are normal. It is pobable, how- ever, that the percentage of increase all round will not be very considerable, and its effect will to a great extent be neutralised by the special facilities for borrowing which the Loval Govern- ment Board are empowered to sanction under Housing Act (No. 2) 1914. The main object of Parliament in voting a Treasury Grant of four millions was, of oourse, to stimulate building activity in order that unemployment in the build- ing trades with the consequent distress might be prevented. The provision of useful labour is more economical than the relief of distress, and it seems fair to ask local authorities not to apply to housing schemes carried out during the war period those commercial principles which cannot entirely be ignored during times of peace. We believe, how- ever, that with care working-class cottages can be built, even under present abnormal conditions with- out involving any loss to the community as a whole. On behalf of the Council of the South Wales Garden Cities and Town Planning Association we desire to suggest to members of local authorities and others, methods by which the solution of the housing problem can be facilitated:— I (1) Local authorities are being invited by the Local Government Board to submit without delay schemes for the provision of dwellings with the aid of Treasury monies already referred to. We would trongly recommend public bodies to respond ae soon as possible to this invitation, and to under- take schemes on more extensive lines than has hitherto been customary. A large proportion of the four millions should be secured for circulation in South Wales. There oan be no difficulty in making out a very strong case for special con- sideration. especially in rapidly developing areas such as those of the anthracite district where col- liery activity has been much restricted as a re- sult of the war. (2) Much of the unemployed labour is in other trades than the building trade, and unemployed miners, tinplaters. etc., cannot be expected, even if Trade Union customs permitted, to discharge the. skilled tasks of bricklayers, carpenters, plas- terers, or plumbers. Most unemployed workers, however, oan handle picks and shovels. and it seems to us that road construction, trench-digging, etc.. would be the most suitable forms of employ- ment to encourage. We would suggest that in order to increase such forms of employment local authorities should approach local landowners, many of whom happily are prepared to make great sacrifices for their oountry at this crisis in its history with a view to piwaiHng upon them to undertake without delay schemes for the de- velopment of their estates. In nearly every township in South Wales there are large areas of land available for immediate development. Roads and sewers need to be constructed in order that the land may be prepared for extensive building schemes which cannot much longer be delayed I nhappily existing by-laws regulating the oon- structinn of roads, sewers, etc., are unduly re- strictive. and impose upon landowners much un- necessary expenditure without in any way in- creasing sanitary efficiency. The immP-diate modi- I M I Odi- cation of such bye-laws would enable landowners and developers to adopt the more attractive and expensive roads that are usually associated with the term "'Garden City, and would, we be- lieve. give them an incentive to develop their estates without delay. It would be well at any rate to invite landowners to prepare and submit schemes of development for the consideration of the local authorities. (3) Much will be heard in the immediate future of public utility societies, that is. housing societies organiser! usually on a oo-operative basis with dividends on shares limited to five per oent. The nnwAra ™ernmcr)t Board now possesses extensive powers for financing such societies. and local aut,boriti(IS and L'r>down('r car do much to pro- mofa> +he,r formation and facilitate their opera- tion. It is probable that in some cases ot nntr Wl11 ,ablp t0 borrow un to nine- tenths of the money they require for Ion? periods Llr ra -R "f,. lriterest. These facilities will ,se™-Pu^hc to carn>d out m t,h<\ Wales mining districts. One l l mpthoo of assisting such societies is for local authorities to purchase the land and to con- struct roads and sewers and then to lease the sites r "j? Periods to societies of this character. In some districts also individual ownership scheme in connection with the Small Dwellings Acquisition Act might be arranged. Whatever schemes are adopted, however, it is essential that they should nroceed on right lines. Thp development of building estates should be in accordance with "Garden City" principles, and care should be taken to arrange building schemes in such r way that thev Vill not militate against effective town-planning at a later stage. To assist local authorities, landowners, co-operative bou- srvMeties, and other development and build- ing agencies the Association has set up an Enquiry and Advisorv Department, and will be glad to suppiy information concerning housing legislation and procedure, to advise on housing schemes of various kinds, to suggest economical methods of estate development, and to render any other assis- tanoe not involving any technical work that should properly be carried out by architects, sur- veyors. and other professional men. If desired a representative of the Association will attend meet- ings of Housing Committees, or meet promoters of honsing. and development schemes to offer such information or advise as may be required.—We ase, yours etc.. J. S. MAOKBTTZIB (Chairman). D. LLERFER THOMAP (Hon. Tre." surer)- EDCAR L. CHAPTBLL (Secretary). 3, Pembroke-terrace, Cardiff, Aug. 29th, 1914.