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----A PIIAT WITH THE FARMERS
A PIIAT WITH THE FARMERS [By Wyn."] THE PURCHASE OF SEEDS-AND WEEDS! There is perhaps no maxim that requires to be beaten into the consciousness of the farmer more Vuportant than this—that cheapness is not the same thing as a low price. We have often preached yPon this text, and the reason we have done so is because so many cases have come under our own so obaenation where the man who has purchased an artH, at a low price lias in reality bought it very fWr. There are numerous illustrations of the fact to be obtained in different branches of agriculture, kut there is, we think, one of special importance. \(' refer to the purcha-se of seeds. It is, or should he obvious, that a sample of seed is valuable only In proportion as it is what it purports to be. If a fornjer buys clover, for example, an examination iH'oves that only half the seeds are really alive and Capable of developing into plants, it will be evi- dent that the real price of the article he has bought 1 's exactly twice the figure at which lie thinks b h»3 obtained it. If, further, there is among the live seeds a percentage of weeds, the value is still further reduced, to say nothing of the fact that he 1 i stocking his land with weeds, which reduce his crop, and will give a good deal of trouble later on. i there are many farmers who will buy such a Simple as this because it is offered at a trifle per j F'ound less than a sample sent out by a reputable 'ii'm who can be relied on to supply that which they THE POSITION IN WALES. ¡ A* we have already said the subject is one of 3Po.-ial interest to us because of oases that have tonie under our own notice; but we are alluding to that, matter now because we liiive just been looking through the report given by the Agricultural De- partment of the University College, Aberystwyth, 'ttcerning the state of affairs in a part of Wales. 1'h.. enquiry made by Mr. Stupiedon shows that while a number of farmers purchase seed of high liliality from firms of recognised standing quite half uie grass hind in — o district is sown with seed t"n chased locally, much of it being of inferior tyiality. The results of the examination of these Poor seeds show that in many cases the actual value is very small, what is termed the "quality" ing in some cases less than 50 per cent. In other Wr>rds only one out of every two seeds is what it Purports to be—a live seed of the variety designa- ted. Included among them are seeds of very troublesome weeds; and, to put it briefly, the con- tusion that Mr. Stapledon comes to is that in pur- ehasing cheap Feed from a non-reputable firm the firmer may be completely deceived and pay from Rd. to lOd. a lb. for an article worth from 3d. to J. W" have known far worse cases than those re- *^rd. d in this report, and there is no reason to s"ppose that Mid-Wales is any worse than other districts—it may. indeed, be better than some. In case that we can recall the germinating ratio rjf the wimple wr.s 0.0 per cent! In other words there was not a live seed among all those tested. Is it posisble to over-estimate the loss which the Purchase of such a sample may mean to a farmer, 1%.itli perhaps the season parsed for seeding? This is. of course, exceptional, but the most serious asl»ect of the use of poor seeds is that the land rloes not produce the crop it is capable of bearing-, and that thousands of pernicious weeds are planted, Probably never to be entirely eradicated. Dodder 'Wn a frequent impurity in Mr. Stapledon's samples I¡f clover, and no seedsman who valued his reputa- tion would send out clover containing a single seed )f this most pernicious weed, which will destroy all ill,, plants in its immediate vicinity. IMPROVING GRASS LAND. There is a large amount of very poor grass in this country. Much of it has never been seeded down properly, for at various times during the long Period of agricultural depression land withdrawn from the plough was allowed to "tumble down" tt¡ grass—that it to say it was filled up by the Natural grasses and innumerable weeds. A large Proportion, however, is bad because it has not been Properly treated. You can't keep on drawingt '<loney from a bank unless you put money in occa- sionally; but many people have treated grass land as if it were a sort of widow's cruse which would never cease yielding. The proportion of weeds among the grasses is often enormous, and it ought to he remembered that it is a natural result of the 'uipoverishrnent of the soil, that as the grass dwindles its place should be taken by more vigor- ous weeds, indigenous to the district. Thus there is 1 close connection between mismanagement of the '"•id and deterioration of the herbage, for the lrtfr grasses give place to coarser kind, and to and more undesirable vegetation. A dressing 5 cwts. of superphosphate in early spring, fol- ded by 1 or 1 £ cwt. of nitrate of soda would bo r""oduvtive of much good, and would in nine cases Out of ten-perhaps in all ten—be fully repaid. A Irnall application of potash would be useful, but l'°tash will be prohibitive in price if obtainable this -r'Hson and may be dispensed with. Slag may be spd instead of superphosxihate if prepared, and Uyers should make a comparison of the prices, "ic It may be greatly deranged owing to the war. possibly, unit for unit, the superphosphate will be jjHind the cheaper when the time "comes for using it farmers are fond of manuring through the stock. one questions the efficacy of this method when .o ^'oporly carried out, but direct manuring is more (r.t. IJ and. as experiments have shown, as a rule •onsiderably cheaper. Li AR.(jiil i.. is a trouble ianiiUar ill most daily nerds, ¡1L:c: intiierto 1v iiUi been atiribuieu to colus, ciniis, lu'P^Ticct ^nipping, cVt. come however, winie "^uiiumg uiat tnese, a» wen as> mechanical injury — ,OVks» sera tones, oic.— may oe me sauting point? Jljaintaiu that .garget or liiiimimitis, aiway» con ll'KK>us anu mat w consequence care siiouiu uiw. b" taken to keep the slltlenng animal perfectly anu to pie\ cut, as tar a", possjiLiic, tne spread ot niLeetion. We are UouDtfui whether this tneory ot the microbal origin o; garget would be generally accepted; but ill any case no harm can be done by toltowmg trie advice always to milk the affected cow last and as far as possible to keep her upart from other animals ill milk. The practice of isolat- ing ail sick animals is indeed a sound one; ii the trouble pro\es trifling nothing will have been lost, while if it prove infectious great harm may be pre- vented. Every good set 01 farm buildings should nave all isolation" byre or hospital, and many farmers might by a little management contrive to lessen the risks by provision ot this nature. The ordinary cowshed is not as a rule a place which assists the vet. in healing his patient, yet we are seeing more clearly year by year that the conditions governing health and disease are pretty much the "ante in man and the domestic animals. Cleanli- good ventilation, and good lighting are ab-o- Iutdy essential when a cure has to be brought about, end specially is cleanliness to be desired when ('PI'n wounds have to be dealt with. THE SUPPLY OF HORSES. We have never been believers in the form of Economy which takes the shape of a small saving effected in the present at the expense of a great loss in the future. For this reason we have frequently deprecated the too common practice of bringing Young- horses into work too early, and the practice Of breeding from fillies before their own period of development has proceeded far enough. Yet dog- matising is foolish on this as on many other sub- jects, and it must be recognised that circumstances alter caF(,S. It was unfortunate that no signs of the coming of the war were visible in the spring, 1 farmers might have put to the horse many glares that are now barren: when it did break out it was too late in all but a small proportion of cases, atid nothing can now be done until the spring. But \vbt'l] the season conies, the owner of a likely two- ye-ir-old filly would do well to consider the possi- bility of breeding from her immediately. The Sllpplv of horses in this country and all the world ovrr will be short for many years. Numbers of •hares are included among the animals sent to Prance, and many of them will never return. It is •Ported that glanders has broken out in the German hnr«os. and if the ravages of this disease be added the losses in warfare the consequence?, to our bor"p population may be appalling. White, therefore, breeding from Immature fillies av be bad policy as a rule. it may pay very well I'Hleed for a few years. Some care should of course I exercised in selection, and preference given to well-developed, vigorous youngsters, those obviously backward being put aside. Mares will breed up to an Advanced age, if used for this purpose regularly. When an aged animal ha* not been used for the purpose for some years there is greater difficulty in getting her in foal, but the attempt, is worth making.
MARKETS
MARKETS GRAIN. NEWPORT, Wed.. Sept. 16.—There was no busi- ness doing at to-dav's market. HEREFORD, Wed., Sept. 16.-Buyers were offered 2d. to 3d. per bushel below last week's rates for English Wheat: in consequence, many samples brought no trade. Nothing offered in new barleys. Winter oats met a fair demnnd at about 24s. per quarter. Beans, quietly steady at 4s to 4s 2d. Maize about Is. per quarter lower. Millers' offals quiet, the turn in favour of buyers. CATTLE. LLANDILO, Sat.. Sep-. 14.—Ther.1 was a plenti- ful supply at this market to-Huy. and a very :00:1 demand. Quotations:—Fresh butter Is 2d and Is Qd per lb., tub ditto Is ld and 1. 2d: esrg*, '-0 for h; cheese—Welsh 7d cream and C'aerphillv 9d honey, lid per lb.: rabbits, 8d each: poultry—trussed hickens lid per lb., live from 4 6d to 5s per couple; trussed fowls. 9gd and lOd per lb. trussed ducks lid per lb.. live 2s 6d and 2s 9d each; meat—prime joines of beef 9d. other cuts 8d. ,-tteak lid. suet and kidney 9d per Ib.. pork from 9d to lOd per lb. fla!iri"l—white Is id. shirting Is lrJ, «orgo Is 6d and Is 8d, apron flannel Is 9d. b!ou.«c ditto 1« 2d. cos- tume cloth (single width) 3s 2d per yard blankets— white 22s and 23s 6d per pair. coloured 19 per pair; turnovers 2s 6d each; coloured nursing shawls 10s each ready-made shirts (men's full ize) from 6s to C-A 6d each wo,)I-%Nliil(- in the grease 2s "d per lb., brown 2s 6d. black 2s fid. best Mack fine 3s 8d. CARMARTHEN, Sat., Sept. 19.—The upply at the weekly market here to-day was good, and trade was brisk. Quotations:—Butter—in casks Is 12(1 and Is 2d per lb., in pats Is '2d and Is 2id per lb. poul- try—fowls 2s 3d to 3. 6<1 each, chickens Is ld per lb., ducks 2s 6d to 3, 6d each: eggs, 10 for Is; c,)¡" 43 per ewt. NEWPORT, Wed., Sept. 16.—There was to-day a large supply of cattle and lambs and a moderate supply of sheep, calves, and pigs. With a large attendance of buyers all the stock was cleared at good prices. Quotations:—Best ¡wef 7jd. to 7iid. per lb., seconds, 7d. to 7|d. cow 6d. to 6jd; best wether mutton 8^1. to 9d.. ewe 7d. to 8d., lamb lOd. to 10d., and calves 8d. to 9d. porker pigs 12s. 6d. to 13s. per score, baconers lis. and sows 9s. HEREFORD, Wed., Sept. 16.—Moderate supply of beef, and good sale for best animals, which fetched 7jd. to 8ad. per lb; other sorts 6d. to 7d. Good supply of sheep, and trade slower, though the price1 kept up fairly well at 9d. per lb for best qual- ity and 7d to 8d for other animals. Strong store pigs dear; fat pigs a poor supply and easier. Yeal still making good figures. LLANDYSSUL, Thurs. Sept. 17.-Good attend- ance with full supplies. Eggs, per 120; butter- fresh itrisalttd lumps lld. per lb, salted and blended lljd. for first grade, seconds cI. per lb less, and pound rolls Is. Od. to Is. 2d.; home-made Welsh cheese 5d per lb: poultry—young fowls and cockerels 5d per Ib and from 2:i 6d to 4s per couple alive, old fowls 2s. to 2s. 9d. young fat ducklings 5d. per Ib and 4s. to 5s. 6d. per couple, dressed fowls and ducks lOd. per lb; heavy baconers 7s. 6d. per score, light- weight poi uers 7s. and middle-weight 7s. to 7s. 3e1.; weaners or litters 17s. 6d. to 21s. apiece; lambs 4 £ d. per lb. sheep 3d., and calves 4d. two and three- year-old fat bullocks and heifers-32s. to 34s. per cwt, prime beasts 36s., old fat cows (under hand) JB11 to 4,13 each fat bulls 30s. to 32s. per cwt; cows with calves JB17 to £ 19; heifers with calves E13 to E17 apiece; new potatoes, 5s. to 5s. 6d. per cwt; rabbits, trapped 6d. to 8d.. shot-fid. to 6d.. leverets 4d. to 6d., and hares 2s. 6d. to 3s. 6d. apiece. WHITLAND, Fri., Sept. 18.-There was a good attendance and supply. Quotations:—Butter—un- salted in lumps lljd., salted in casks llgd.. in pound rolls Is. Od. to Is. Id. per lb; eggs, 10 to 12 for Is.: 2 rabbits. 7d. each; live fowls. 5s. per couple: dressed poultry. 9gd. to lOd. per lb; veal 6d. to 7d., beef 8d. to 9d.. mutton 9d. to 10d., and lamb lOd. to lid. per lb. Potatoes 4s. 6d. per cwl. LEICESTER, Sept. 16.—Smaller supply of beef and trade much better than last week, prices advanc- ing fully £ 1 per head: bí't quality beasts made nd 4 per lb. dead weight, and up to 4'2s per ewt. live weight, while secondary quality and cows made from 6d to 74cl per lb. Firm trade for sheep and lambs, prices showing no particular change on the week. Pigs sold well. bacons making 9, vo lis. 6d, and porkers lis to 12s, per score. LONDON, Metropolitan Cattle Murket. Sept. 14. —Larger supplies of fat cattle, including about 100 Irish beasts; quality aiout the average, and trade very firm at rather higher prices in most cases, the choicest Downs making up to lOd per lb. Ewes in advance of 2d per 8 lbs., or id per lb., while Short- horns made up to 5s 6d and Irish leasts from 4s lid t-o 5f id per 8 lbs. Very poor show of sheep, a number being only half-moated trade, however, remained firm throughout the market, and last week's rates were maintained, the smallest an choicest Downs making up to 10 per lb. Ewes in slow demand. NORTHAMPTON, Sept. 15.-Good shew of cattle, both Shorthorns and VN elsh Runts: trade brisk, the best quality heifers being in aood demand at 8d. while heavy ox beef reused fully 7.1 d. and inferior sorts 634d, per lb.. a clearance being effected. Shorter entry of sheep: tnde Aery firm, the best Downs making lOd per IK. and bier sheep up to 78s each. Larger supply of pig= and price* rather lower. LEICESTER. Sept. 12.-Largcr supply of store cattle, and trade good, hut prices ,*how very little change: Welsh Runts of 2 to 2J, year old made from £ 13 17s 6d to £ 16 10s. Shorthorns £ 15 5s. and Polled Crosses from £ 15 to J617. per head. Several lots of Irish stores of very poor quality were «lso offered, but remained unsold late in the day. The first Jot, of store lambs were offered, but were of indifferent quality and made from 23s to 35s per bend BFTTER CORK. Sat., Sept. 19.-Fli-sts 103s. seconds 97s, fresh from 10s per cwt. LAMPETER FAIR.—The annual fair at Ram, near Lampeter, was held on Saturday. As usual, there was a plentiful supply of cattle, but dealers from England were not numerous owing to the fa-ct Aat pasture is scarce in the English counties. Al- fpough some hundreds of young cattle were sold, the buying was not very brisk, and prices were 10s. per head less than at previous fairs. Cows and calves realised JB15 to JB17 10s, vearlinsrs B7 to £10 10s. two-year-olds JB9 70s. to JB12 10s. heavy pigs 8s. per score, not much demand for small nigs.
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AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE A meeting of the Carmarthenshire Agricultural Education Committee in connection with the County Council was held at t'h County Offices. Carmarthen, on Saturday. Mr. Ben Evans, Gwastod Abbot pre- siding. The J. Y\ Nicholas read a letter from the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries calling attention to the importance of providing technical instruction in agriculture for small holders. There wo* still room for work in this direction and such instruction should enable the small holder to market his produce satisfactorily. Of all classes of the agricultural community the small liolderi had the least opportunity of obtaining scholarships and yet this daiw was the most in need of assbtance. The Board suggest that- the small holdings committee .should indicate the districts where such instruction coii;(t ho given. Small holders and allotment holders re tisu dly ro be found ill colonic*. ;:nd the.e colonies would, form admirable centre- for instruc- tion classes. The Board recognised that the condi- tions of each county were difficult and it would serve a useful purpose if the Director ot could consult with the county land agent to see how far facilities existed for meeting the npcd- of small holders. The Clerk said the suggestion of the Board was thit all assistant should be appointed to the county agricultural organiser. Mr. John Lloyd, Penybank, said that the present county organiser (Mr. Johns! did not seem ro be overworked at present, and lie did not think that any assistance was necessary. Mr. Dudley Drummond said he did not think the time had come to appoint an assistant to the county organiser. At the same time there was a lot of valuable advice in the circular which might be useful to the county organiser. Mr. Dd. Davies, Rhyblid. asked if they could not secure the figures of the small holder;, ill Carmar- thenshire. Mr. John Lloyd said that speaking from memory the average size farm in Carmarthenshire was 45 acres. The Chairman said the circular spoke of colonies of email holders. They had not got any such colonies in Carmarthenshire, although in Carnarvon- shire there were, and these were served with agricul- tural instruction by such institutes as the Farm Institute, Mndryn. He suggested that the county organiser siiouid make a report in conjunction with the county land agent. This was agreed to. The Clerk presented the report of the county organiser for the months of July and August. During July spraying experiments had been car- ried out in various parts of the cotitit3. Owing to the farmers being busy with the hay harvest:, How- ever. there was not a very large attendance at any 0; the demonstrations, lie visited several tieid.j con- taminated with charlock and the corn crops Were so advanced that it was impossible to attempt spray- ing. D'ealing with August, the organiser stated that dairy classes, had been conducted at Llangadock. Llanybri, and Abernant by Miss D. M. Evans. He had endeavoured to impress upon the small holders and the farmers generally the urgent necessity of in- creasing the' icoct supply during the present erisu-. Sir James Hiils-Jonnes, V.C., G.C.B., said that spraying in his district was very successful, but owing to the nay harvest there were noc many far- present. Air. Dudley Drummond said that as 'a r as his district was concerned the spraying was hot u succe.s and he attributed them to a large extent to the spraying being done oil the top of the leaves in-stead under the leaves where the disease commenced. Farmers were naturally critical of new suggi stioiu. and unless tnese experiment* were Miece:dul farmers uid not place much faith in them. The County Organiser stated that the demonstra- tions were chiefly given to show the method of spraying. The eoxperimeut3 were earned out at the end of June, and thtf beginning of July, whereas if they had been carried out earlier, they might have been more successful. The report was adopted. The following 14 scholarships of the value of £10 each for the elementary course in agrituhure were awarded to the following;- Carmarthen Lnion-David Vaughan Davies, C'wm Park, Peniol, Carmarthen; James Roland Phillips. Close Farm. Mydiim, St. Clears: Joseph Walter Williams, Ponralltfangor Farm, Talog, Carmarthen; Thorns John William. Celly-Drygnr. Voel Uastell. Cross Hands. Llandiio-Fiiwr Union—William Hugh Davies. IV- tillgwyn, Llandilo; Arthur David Thomas, Penrhos. Llanfynydd, Golden Grove. Llandovery Union-Howell Lewis. Nuntgwynne, Llanddousant, Llangadock; William John Williams, Pencarreg Farm, Llanddousant. Llanelly Union—Evan Thomas EVil]". Trosercli Farm. Llangennech: David Owen". Llwydcoed, Llannon, S.O. Lampeter Union—David Evans. Eigerfynwent. Gwernogle, Nantgareoig. Narbertli Union—David Palmer Rees Wainfach. Lhinboidv, Whitland. Newcastle-Emlyn Union—Benjamin Davip". Cii- fforest. Newcastle-Emlvn; Theophilus Thomas Jones, Blten Bowy, Cap01 Evan. Newcastle-Emlyn. The following candidates, were awarded scholar- ships of the value of £ 12 t'nch for the advanced course, as result of examination held at the end of the four-weeks course in dairying ;•— Miss Snllie James, Ysgy-bor Fawr. Motlivey. Llan- dovery Misr, Sarah Mary Soourfiold. Cilpo»t. Whit- land; Miss Myfanwy done- Cwmhowoll. Nantgar- Miss Sophie Williams. Nant.yrafr Gollvwen, St. Clears; Miss Lettuce Maude Evans. Waunfwlch- n. Llanstephan-road. Carmarthen.
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AMMANFORD URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL At a special meeting of this Council, held at the Y.M.C.A. Institute last week, 1.; jairman (Mr. B. R. Evans), presided. The other members present were: Alderman W. N. Jones; Mes-srs. D. Jones, W. Evans, John Morgans, John Davies, Evan Lewis, J. M. Darbyshire, and J. C. Shaw, together with the clerk (Mr. T. M. Evans), the assistant clerk (Mr. Ernest Evans), and the surveyor (Mr. D. Thomas). PARLIAMENTARY BILL. The meeting had been convened for the purpose of giving definite instructions to the clerk with a view to his taking the necessary steps for the pro- motion of a Private Bill in Parliament; and also to consider whether such Bill should be a simple one. covering the sewerage scheme only, or of an omni- bus nature. The Clerk gave the financial position of the Coun- cil which showed the statutory borrowing powers to be L27,358 15s. 8d.; loans outstanding, £ 7.918 Is. 6d; and prospective loans, £ 3,225, leaving the bal- ance of borrowing powers at £ 16.215 14s. 2d. Accord, ing to the engineer's estimate, the loan required for domestic sewerage works amounted to 918,500. The Chairman said it had been decided already to proceed with tho sewerage scheme by way of a Parliamentary Bill. The Clerk was, therefore, formally instructed to take the necessary preparatory steps. With regard as to whether the Bill should be of an omnibus nature—to include several schemes—a dis- cussion ensued, and sanitary conveniences, the lay- ing out of the Park-road improvements, tipping I ground, and the Cemetery were mentioned. On being asked his opinion, the clerk stated he did not think an Omnibus Bill would cost more than a simple Bill, unless one project or other included should invite opposition. The Chairman said care would be taken not to put in niy contentious matter. Ultimately Mr. J. C. Shaw proposed, and Mr. J. M. Darbyshire seconded, that the Bill should be of an omnibus nature. Relative to the scheme? which were desired to be included, the Committee were asked to renort to a special meeting of the Council. RHYDYMATSRDY BRIDGE. The Clerk said that he had r<"ceivod the sanction of the Local Government Board to the borrowing of £ 1,500 for the joint construction of the above bridee. He did not know whether the Council would instruct him to commence negotiations for that loan or not, Alderman W. N. Jones aid they had better get tenders for the bridge fi'rst. and see what tbev were like. The Chairman said that the plans had been amended to meet the requirements of the Board. and he took it that the sanction had, as a result, been forwarded. It was agreed that the matter be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
B\M3one Carmarthenshire .
B\M3one Carmarthenshire Any information in the possession of our readers, or any coimnunt respecting the various matters re- ferred to in these notes, will be welcomed by the Editor for publication. FROM THE CARMARTHEN JOURNAL," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1814. A Sermon for the benefit of the Sunday Schools in this town, was preached on Sunday last, at St. Peter's Church, by the Rev. Mr. Owen, of Ful- ham, a collection amounting to 301. IDs. was afterwards madu at the doors. Mr. Owen took for his text Heb. viii. xi.—" And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother: saying, know the Lord: for all idiall know me from the iouot to the groatesf. At a numerous and most respectable Meeting oi the Members and Friends of the Auxiliary Bible Society of the town of Cardigan and itii vicinity, held at the Town Hail ill Cardigan, 011 Friday, tne loth lust., being the first anniversary: Wil- liam Lewes, Esq., in tne chair; the iiov. John Jones, one of tne Secretaries, having read the Report of the Committee for the pest year, the Rev. Mr. Owell, of Fulham, spoke at great length, and, with his usual precision and perspicuity, on the highly interesting subject- of the Parent Society. He stated its general object's, expatiated on the activo benevolence, Christian morality, and diffusive charity, whioh characterize that admirable institution, and enumerated the important bene- fits, temporal and eternal, which it was obviously calculated to procure for the whole human race: the rich being afforded an opportunity of "doing good and communicating,"—and the poor deriving comfort and instruction from their munificence and good example. This address, replete with sound argument, and displaying oratorical powers of the highest order, was concluded amidst reitera- ted bursts of applause. The several Resolutions were mobod and seconded by the Vice-Presidents, Clergy. &c. present, accompanied by short but appropriate speeches. Upon tho cordial thanks of the meeting being given to Mr. Owen, that Gentleman again rose, and after expressing the high sense he entertained of the compliment paid him by so respectable an assemblage, he proceeded to trace the rise and progress of the Society; depicted its views and defended its principles, as equally friendly to the established Church, of winch he was a Member, and charitable to all persuasions. The liberality, candour, and unani. mity with which the business of the Meeting was conducted, and the laudable zeal evinced on the occasion, to -further the objects of this truly Christian Institution, could not fail to be highly gratifying to all present. Milford, 21st Sept.—This morning nrrived here his Majesty's sloop. Mutine, of '18 guns Capt. De Cou-cev. in seventeen weeks from St. Thomas- in the West Indies. She sailed from thence with 69 sail of ships, under convoy, and parted with the Bristol and Liverpool ships all well. Yesterday arrived the sloop Lark. of Exeter, Hallahan, Master, with wool. for Bristol.—In lat. 41. 2J. picked up a new water butt. painted with the word Rodney, on its head. A vessel from France, laden with upwards of 2000 Winchesters of Wheat lately arrived at Llan- elly, which, not findmT sale at th:1t Port. it ts expected the Master will endeavour to dispose of in this Town. Bonaparte (from fear probably of being poisoned) whenever he dined abroad, ha.d his own victuals conveyed in boxes to the place of entertainment dressed bv his own coolcs,-Thp City of Paris at the late dinner inquired of Louis if he wished the custom to be continued" My good friends." said he. with a smile, tell the Municipal Body, when I dine abroad I bring nothing with me but a good appetite
Family Notices
DIED. On Wednesday last, in this town. deeply regret- ted. Mrs. Davies. wife of Mr. Evan Davies. Auc- tioneer. At LlangnTaughfln near Llandebie. sincerely re- gretted, Miss Mary Morgan, only daughter of Mr. Morgan, of that place.
ORDINATION SERVICGS
ORDINATION SERVICGS ST. DAVID'S. The Bishop of St. David's held an ordination in St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, on Sunday, when the following were ordained:- Deacons.—Frederick Charles Black, B.Sc., Exeter University College, in the University of London; Edwin George Ernest Davies, B.A., Keble Col- lege, Oxford; James Lewis Davies, Lie. Div., St. David's College, Lampeter; Philip John Harries, B.A., Lampeter; David Jones, M.A., Lampeter, and M.A., Jesus College, Oxford; Thomas Wm. Jones, B.A., Lampeter; Alfred Garner Rees, Lie. Div., Lampeter; George Thomas Valters, B.A., Lampeter. On letters of request from the Lord Bishop of Llandaff: Benjamin Jeremiah Meyrick, B.A., Lampeter; Thomas Edward Scurlock, Lic. Div., Lampeter. Priests.—John Davies, Lie. Div., Lampeter; Henry Evans, B.A., University College of Aber- ystwyth and St. Michael's College, Llandaff; Thomas Jenkins Goodwin. B.A., Lampeter; Wil- liam Henry Harris, B.A., Lampeter, and B.A. and B.Litt Jesus College, Oxford; William Thomas Havard, B.A., Aberystwyth, and Gt. Michael's, Llandaff; David Jones, B.A., University College, Cardiff, and St. Michael's, Llandaff; William Russell Jones, Lie. Div., Lampeter; William James Wil- liams, B.A., Jiesus College, Oxford, and St. Michael's, Llandaff. The gospeller was Mr. Georg Thomas Walters, and the preacher the Rev. B. C. Edwards, rector of Tenby. The Bishop afterwards licensed to curacies the following:—F. C. Black, to the chaplaincy of St. David's College School, Lampeter; E. &• E. Davies, to the curacy of Builth and Llanddewi'r Cwm, Brecon; J. L. Davies, to Llanwnda and Manor- owen, Pembrokeshire; R. J. Harries, to Abergwili and Llanfiihangel-uwch-Gwili; D. Jones, to Llandilo and Llandefeisant; Thomas Wm. Jones, to Clvdach; A. G. Roes, to Brynmawr; G. T. Walters, to Cardi- gan. BANGOR. The following were ordained by the Bishop of Bangor on Sunday:— Deacons.—Hugh Hughes, L.D., 'St. David's Col- lege, Lampeter; Thomas Lloyd Jones, B.A., Jesus College and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford; Hugh John Williams. B.A., University College, Bangor, and St. Michael's College, Llandaff. By letter dimissory from the Bishop of Llandaff: William Hugh Williams, L.D., St. David's Col- lege, Lampeter. By letters dimissory from the Bishop of St. Asaph: Dermond Ross Milner, B.A., St. Cathe- rine's College, Cambridge; John Lewis Edwards, B.A., St. David's College, Lampeter, and Keble College. Oxford; James Joel Morgan, B.A., St. Ed- mund's Hall, Oxford; David Harries Williams, L.D.. St. David's College, Lampeter; William Daniel Evans, B.A.. St. David's College, Lampeter, and St. Michael's College, Llandaff. Priests.—Richard Joel Hughes, B.A., St. David's College, Lampeter. By letters dimissory from the Bishop of St. Asaph: David John Owen Williams, B.A., Univer- sity College. Cardiff; Edward Hughes, B.A., St. David's College, Lampeter, and St. Michael' Col- lego. Llandaff.
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LAMPETER
LAMPETER A meeting of Lampeter Guardians was held at the Board-room on Friday, when Mr. Rees LL Evans presided. TENDERS. Tenders for the supply of provisions and other articles to the W:orkhouse for the ensuing half-year were considered, and the following accepted:—Coal, Messrs. Evans and Davies; boots, Messrs. G. and W. Norton, Eurfaen Hall; meat, Mr. D. Thomas; drapery, Mr. Walter Davies; grocery. Mr. Charles Evans; milk, Mr. T. Davies, Pontfaen; iron- mongery, Mr. J. W. Davies, Glasgow House. BURIAL OF PAUPERS. Mr. David Davies, Llanycrwys, referred to the burial of paupers, and suggested that a contract should bo given out every half-year. The Clerk explained that the agreement with the contractors did not specify any time, but was ter- minable upon a month's notice on either side. Mr. David Davies gave notice to bring the matter forward at the next meeting with a view of deter- mining the present contracts, and entering into fresh ones, which would be for a limited period. Rural District Council Mr. Llew. O. Davies presided over a meeting of tho Lampeter Rural District Council on Friday. VOTE OF THANKS. A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. John Jones, Ty'nlofft. for a gift of the land neces- sary to ease the gradient near Lonlas Farm. COUNTY DISTRESS COMMITTEE. Dr. Bankes-Price, Met-srs. W. Inglis, Jones, Tom Davies (Pistyll Einon), T. M. Griffiths (Llanfair), Tlios. Davies (Llanvvcm g). Evan Evail, (Llechwedd- deri), J. G. Marsden, and Llew. O. Davies were elected to represent the council on the county dis- tress committee- THE ABERMARLAIS DISPUTE. The Clerk reported the result of the summons taken out against Mr. David Jones for damaging a gutter near his farm at Abermarl.iis. A committee consisting of the Chairman. Messrs. W. Inglis Jones, Tom Davies, and T. M. Griffith was ap- pointed to visit the spot to consider what further steps to take. BUILDING BYE-LAWS. Mr. Joshua Evans, sanitary inspector, submitted clauses regarding t.he height of rooms, etc., which he thought should be included in the Council's building bye-laws, which were adopted.
NEWGASTLE-EMLYN
NEWGASTLE-EMLYN The fortnightiy meeting of ihe Newcastle Emlyn Boaru of uuardians was held -it tile Board Koum of the Work louse on Friday las.. Mr. Jno. Lewis (Meiros nail) presided and t'iere were also present Mrj. Evans, Esgair; Rev. D. Jones, Gwernllwyn: Me-ssrs. T. L/avies, Cilwaunyddlawr; J. D. Owen, Waunfawr; James Jones, Doiwen; Daniel Lewis, Frondeg; J. W. Lewis, Perthvgoppa James Thomas. Eisteddfa; S. James, Arthuch; J. Davies, Penlan; Ben Davies,, Carne; Tho. Buwen, Llandre; J. Mor- gans, Hendy; J. Phillips, Glanrhyd; E. Davies. Fforest; J. 0. James. Llandyssul; Dr. Jenkins, Hen- Ilan; D. Jones, Bryndorw; D. Jones. Blaenllan; D. Jones, Penrallt; Nathaniel Davies; J. Davies, Penlan; Evan Evans, Llandyssul: Dl. Davies. Llwyn- ffynnon; Ben Rees. Alltwalis: Rees Evans. Cross Hands; with the Clerk. Mr. D. T. George. PROCEEDINGS TO BE TAKEN. The Clerk reported that he had recieved a letter which he described as scurrilous from a man named Sullivan, whose children were in the Workhouse. He had not paid anything. It was decided to take proceedings against the man. MASTER S REPORT. The workhouse Master. Mr. Henry Evans, reported that the number of inmates dming tht> past fort- night was 20 as again:;t 16 for the corresponding period last Year. Vagrants relieved 9, as compared with 118. CHILDREN S ACCOMMODATION. Plans drawn by Mr. James Jones, Doiwen, were submitted of a proposed alteration o £ the Work- house for the accommodation of children under the new Poor Law Order. The plans provides for a separate entrance for the children. It was decided to submit the plan to the Local Government Board. STATISTICS. The following were the statistics for the past fort- night :-Bank balance in favour of Union, L2,,259 3s. 8d; amount# disbursed in out-relief, by Mr. D. B. Davies. £ ol Is. 4d. to 156 paupers, by Mr. Elias Rees. £ 43 17s. to 149 paupers.
Rural Listrict Council
Rural Listrict Council The monthly meeting of the Newcastle Emlyn Rural District Council was held at the Workhouse on Friday (last week) after the meeting of the Guardians. Mr. Thos. Davies (Cilwaunyddfawri presided. SANITARY INSPECTOR S REPORT. ic The sanitary inspector, Mr. L. Michael, re- ported as follows:—1 have duly fumigated after cases of diphtheria at Commerce House and Wilks Head Hotel, Pontweliy. Pipes have now been laid in connection with the water supply at Cwmpen- graig. Damp proof courses to new dwellings at Cnwc, Cenarth and Velindre have been inspected and found in order. An objectionable manure heap on the roadside at Pantcych calls for the Council's attention, and a notice should be sent and a recom- mendation to the owner to- remove the heap regu- larly. It was decided to send the notice. Mr. Ben. Davies (Carne) asked if the Council was in order at the last meeting in appointing a road- man for Cenarth without notice ot motion. The Clerk said that legally notice of motion should be given for all appointments, but the Council had done the same thing before. Mr. Beu Rees and Mr. E\IJ Evans were of opinion that the Surveyor should have the authority to appoint roadmen. -On the advice of the Clerk. Mr. Dayil gave notice of motion to reconsider the matter at the next meeting. Mr. Ben Rees 31,0 gave notice of motion that these matters should be left to the Surveyor in conjunction with local llJemlw. Mr. John Lewis later* raised the question and said that if the appointment at the last meeting was illegal it should have been stopped then. They had no right to do away with anything which had been done at "the previous meeting. Mr. W. L. Michael, the surveyor, said that he had only brought on the matter for arrangements to be mde for the appointment. Mr. John Lewis said that there was a minute passed giving the power of appointing road labourers to the Surveyor, and. Mr. Michael had only asked them to help him. The appointment was not. illegal. It was afterwards decided to sign the minute and the matter dropped. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Mr. W. L. Michael, surveyor, reported that the new bridge over the River Bran on the Waungilwen- Criugau Road had been satisfactorily completed. The bridges at Typoeth and Rhydychain and Llan- goler and Penclawddissaf had been painted and rep ured. The fencing on Penrherber hill had be- come very dilapidated and the sticks when planted would take about four years to form an efficient fence. The matter was left to the Surveyor. The tender of Mr. Evan Jones. Troedyrhiw. Llandvfriog. for road-rolling in the Llanfihangel district at El per day with no charge for travelling was accepted.
LLANDOVERY
LLANDOVERY The fortnightly meeting of the Llandovery Board of Guardians was held on Friday, when there were present: Messrs. Dd. Davies (chairman). Alderman T. Watkins (vice-chairman), Messrs. J. C. V. Pryse- Rice, W. Evans. Thomas Evans, Abernaint; E. P. Lloyd. Rees Lewis, W. Thomas. Nicholas- Nicholas, E. Harries. Phillip Davies, Tom Davies, Lewis Roderick.Isaac Williams. DI. Lewis; the clerk, Mr. D. T. M. Jones; the medical officer of health, Dr. Morgan; the master, Mr. J. C. Evans: the relieving officer. Mr. E. Williams, and at the Rural District Council the two surveyors, Messrs. E. Williams and Tudor Lewis. OUTDOOR RELIEF. Mr. E. Williams, relieving officer, reported that the number in receipt of outdoor relief for the week ending September iOth was 121, cost 1:22 10s. 3d.; corresponding week last year 112, cost £ zl lis. 9d. For the week ending September 17th 121. cott JB20 0s. b(i.; corre-sponding week last year 112, cost F,16 17. THE HOUSE. The Master reported thut lie had two fat pig ready for sale and lie recommended that eight or nine storers should be purc.nusod aor t-tock. 'l'lier was a record crop of potatoes, vegetables and onions in the garden this season. Some of the potatoes weighed from 14 to 16 ozs. and onions 6 to 8 ozs. Divine services had been held at the house by the Rev. Joseph Harry (Congregational) and Rev. D. Edmondos-Owen, vicar. The vicar had also christened a male child born at the house.. Tne number of inmates was 25, against 30 correspond- ing we la.st year. Vagrants relieved for the fortnight. 43, against 92 corresponding period. Mr. DI. Lewis had visited the house. He reported thai he had found everything in good order. The in- mates looked cheerful and contented. Provisions in the stores were of good quality and there was a plentiful supply. The garden was well stocked, and every inch of the ground utilized. Alderman T. Watic n, and Mr. R. Thomas had also visited the house. Thev presented a joint report. The in- mates. they said. were comfortable as usual and not one of them bad a complaint to make. They recom- mended that a boiler should be procured for the pigsty in lieu of the old one which was leaking.
Rural District Council
Rural District Council A meeting of the Rural District Council was held afterwards, the chairman. Mr. Thomas Evans, J.P., Abernaint, presiding. The Parish Council of Llanfairarybrvn wrote alleging that an encroachment of the land had been made by the river Bran near Bronfelen. Mr. W. R. Le wis said that he had resided in the parish 18 years and no previous attempt had been made at closing the ground at this spot. There were others in the neighbourhood who could prove that the spot in dispute was public property 00 or 40 years ago. To close the land up would mean great inconvenience and he protested against it. Mr. Dl. Lewis said the surveyor had been there. Mr. Williams, surveyor, said he had been there and found that posts had been fixed up with the intention, very likely, of closing it up. He had subsequently seen Mr. Thomas, the town clerk, who said that would have been done was due to a mistake on the part of the labourer employed and the parties concerned would not, proceed any farther with it. Mr. DI. Lewis—Then there's an end to it. The Clerk said that the fact of the post being there if it was a public property, constituted an encroach- ment. It was decided that the Surveyor ghould see that the post was removed. A communication from the Local Government Board a- to the stops to be taken in the event of an outbreak of small pox was under consideration and a letter was read from the Llandovery Town Council su'rgost,in<T the appointment of a committee from the Rural District Council to discuss the advisa- bility in conjunction with a committee from the former body of the provision of an isolation hospital. A committee from the Rural District Council was appointed to moot a committee of the Town Council. Considerable discussion is-a;n took place over the question of water supplies for Llansadock. Llnn- sadwrn. Mothvey. Porthyrhyd. and Rhandirmwvn. especially in respect to the schools regarding which p I v i+ was decided to communicate with* the County Education Authority. With regard to Mothvey. Mr. Davies, Rhyblid. said that steps were being till:;I-'n in the matter. The Sanitary Inspector was instructed to report on thl' Llnngadock sliutrhter-houses. The Medical Officer tive it as bis opinion that the provision of pllhl;C wells could not. solve the difficulty of a water supply for Llangadock.
AMMANFORD SUPPORT FOR RED…
AMMANFORD SUPPORT FOR RED CROSS SOCIETY A very enthusiastic meeting under the auspices of the Britich Red Cross Society, was held at the Ammanford Schools, on Thursday evening, the rooms being crowded with an attendance consisting largely of ladies. The meeting had been organised by Mrs. W. N. Jones, who is the vice-president of the Society in the Amman Valley district, and who has the work near and dear to her heart. It was the last gathering of a series held in the various centres in the district where already flourishing sewing classes have been organised for the further- I ance of the Society's beneficent work, which has for its object the provision of additional comforts and of such general help to the sick and wounded soldier and sailors as may be considered beyond the reason- able scope of t.J¡(: Medical Department of the Navy and Army, under whose control the Society is now acting. Mr. B. R. Evans, the fchairman of the Ammanford Council presided. Aid -rman W. N. Jones proposed a resolution of sympathy with the objects of the Society anJ of support in its noble work. Those who supported the resolution were: Rer. J. W. Jones, B.A.; Rev. W. Nantlais Williams; Rev. E. J. Proper Evans; R^v J. Griffiths. B.A.. B.D; Rev. J. Wenkins (Gwili); Mrs. Phillips (Parcvryn) and Mrs. E. Hewlett. The resolution was enthusiastically car- ried and the following- representative tom. mittee were appointed to organise Sewing Classes. etc.. t.he district: — Mrs. E. Hewlett: Mrs. T. M. Enlll": Mrs. Phillips; Mrs. Henry Herbert; Mrs J Lewis; Mrs. Phillips (Flor- ence-road); Mrs. Watcvn Wyn; Mrs. Roberts (Flor- ence-road): Mrs. D. Gabe; Miss Williams (Quay- street); Mrs. Llovd (Tirydail-lane): Mrs. Brinley M or-ran Mrs. FVfln F.vpr.s (The Square! Miss Emanuel; Mrs. W. L. Smith; Miss Evans (Talbot- road): Miss Annie Davies (Park Shop); Mrs. E. R Davies; Mrs. B. Ellis Jones; Mrs. Rhys Thomas; Mrs. Pyle; Mrs. Lewis (College-street); Mrs Wm. Herbert; Mrs. J. R. Jones: Mrs Seven son; Mrs. Cohen; Mrs. J. W. Thomas; Mrs. Davies: Miss Ivy Lewis: Miss Edith Harries: Mrs. Samuel Roberts; Mrs T. Phillips, and Mrs. Dr. Brereton. It was raided that the committee should have power to add to its number. The announcement was made that Mr. J. R. Jones of Rhvdvronen Mills, was prepared to 131ace his factory and staff at the disposal of the committee for two days. This was greeted with cheers.
LLANFYNYDD
LLANFYNYDD Funeral.—Last Saturday the funeral took place, in the burial ground of the ■Spyte Methodist. Church here. of Mr. Wm. Lewis, Onen House, late of Cwmcellyfach F irm. He had reached the advanced age of 86. His wife survive- him. but they had no children. He was a faithful member of the chapel and an old minister in t.his place, but now at Bettws. officiated at the funeral. He also took the services the following Sunday. The number of old inhabi- tants here can now -be counted on the finger-- of one hand.
I LLANDDAR0G
LLANDDAR0G Popui.au Wedding.—A pretty but quiet wedding took place at the Parish Church, Abergwili, on the 28th of August. The contracting parties were Mr. D. 1Javi. only son of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Lodge Farm. Llanddarog. and Miss L. Williams, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Tycoch. Aber- gwili. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a serge navy blue costume. and wore a white beaver hat trimmed with feathers. The officiating clergy were the Rev. T. Thomas, vicar of the parish, assisted by the Rev. T. L. Richard, vicar of Llanddarog. After the ceremony breakfast was partaken of at Bristol House, Nott-square, Carmarthen. Later in the day the bride and bride- groom entrained for Aberystwyth for their honey- moon. They have been the ro?inionts of a. large number of costly and valuable presents. In the choruc of congratulations may ours also be inter- minglad.
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TEIFY BOARD OF CONSERVATORS
TEIFY BOARD OF CONSERVATORS The quarterly meeting of the above Board was held on Friday, at the Porth Hotel, Llandyssul. Present:— Dr. Bankes Price (chairman). D. Martin Jones, Dr. Jones. Llanybyther; Rev. D. D. Walters. Unas Richards. Captain Lewes, Phil Jonef (deputy- clerk), and Evan Griffiths (head water bailiff). A letter was read from Mr. R. S. Rowland, Garth (a member of the Board), in which he com- plained that the brook by his place had been limed, and adding that this would not have bC09n done had Bailiff Oakes been allowed to remain. In a sub- sequent letter Mr. Rowland stated that his servant was one of the persons who had limed the brook, and as soon as he (Mr Rowland) ascertained that, he dismissed the servant. The Board decided to ask Mr. Rowland for suffi- cient evidence a that they could prosecute the man. KILGERRAX OBSTRUCTIONS. The sub-committee appointed to go into the question of the river Teify by Kiigerran presented their report. It appeared that there was a quantity of submerged timber at the bottom of the river, and the channel in one part required to be diberted. They recommended that an application be sent to the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, for an in- spector to come down and advise them. This was agreed to. AT THE FRONT. A let rer was read from Llewellyn Evans, water bailiff, in whi;h he said that he had volunteered for active service, and asking that his post might be re- tained for him. It was decided to appoint Evan John Jones. Pontreeagal, to fill the post until Evans I would return. It was also decided to allow Mrs. Evans 7s. 6d. a week during the time her husband was away. THE CORACLE-MEN. I The Rev. D. D. Walters said that the Cenarth fishermen felt that a great injustice was being them in the matter of time limit. Wit it not possible. Mr. Walters asked, for them to be allowed to start fishing at 6 a.m. on Monday morning. In case of heayyC water on Sunday, it was a hard case that they were prevented from fishing till mid-day. Mr. Walters was asked to hand his notice of motion To the clerk so that it could be plaoed on the agenda for the next meeting. HEAD BAILIFF'S REPORT. The Head Bailiff reporting upon the quarter end- ing 18th inst., said that during the season 12 draft net licences and 32 coracle net licences had been issued. Two of them were 320 yards in length at £ 8 each. and one being 240 yards at B6. A draft licence for P,8 had been issued at Newport, Pem., for the Nevern and they had done fairly well in June and July. Since then it had been very poor. ve Although the bay was well stocked with salmon, the exceptionally dry season prevented them ascend- ing beyond the reach of the nets, and consequently the rod and line anglers had gTeatly suffered, and so far the season had proved very unsatisfactory owing to the low state of the river. The weight of salmon sent away from Railway Stations was as follows:— Cardigan. 11 tons 7 cwts. 3 qrs. Uria- Richards. 1 ton 22 lbs. Michael & Co.. Kiigerran, 1 ton 10 cwts. Newr asrle-Emlvn. 2 cwts. p qrs. Harper. Cardigan (locally, 3 cwts; Reed. Kilcerran. 6 cwts 2 qrs. 22 lbs. The fish throughout were of good size and in ex- cellent condition. The heaviest salmon was causrht by coracle fishermen at Cenarth and weighed 34 lbs. The weight caught with nets during the previous three seasons were:—1913. 23 tons 14 cwts 20 IbI. 1912. 23 tons 10 cwts. e qrs. 3 lbs. 1911. 26 torn 9 cwts. 2 qrs. The very low stare of the river since the last meet, ing held on the 19th June was a great hindrance to the ascension of salmon and consequently the rod and lino fishermen were favoured with but verv little sport. The total number of salmon caught with rod and line up to date was 111; owing to the low state of the river since June 20,h and the 19th of Septem- ber only 20 salmon were caught. The heavy water of the present week had undoubtedly attracted sal- mon to ascend the river and better snort could be expected up to the expiration of the season. The season had also proved to be fairly good for trout fishing, and splendid baskets were obtained by the fishermen which generally consisted of nioe fish.
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No CARMARTHENSHIRE SCHOOL RECORDS RHYDCWMERAU COUNCIL SCHOOL. David Arthur Evans. Rhydowmorau Shor;, has attended school for six years without missing a sinyle opening. In recognition of this he has been awarded a beautiful silver medal with full inscription by the Carmarthenshire Local Education Authority. COURT HENRY COUNCIL SCHOOL. Three children. Bryn. Ceridwen and Morfudd Thomas, Bankyrodyn, Dryslwyn. can boast of the record of Having attended Court Henry School for periods respectively of six, seven and five yearn without mining a single opening. These al-o have been awarded gilrer medals.