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POULTRY-KEEPING ON PROGRESSIVE LINES By W. POWELL-OWEN (Assistant Editor of Poultry."). {Author of How to ma-ke Money from ,Otiitrv," Eggs all the Year Round," How to Feed Hens for Egg-production." The A B C of Breeding Poultry," etc., etc.). HATCHING TIME. ► Dming the period of hatching excitement in the majority of case-j runs high, increus- ing as the final stage is entered. The poultry-keeper should, however, keep his cxciternent or curiosity well under control. for the more he interferes with the broody lien the worse will be the hutching result. Especially do these remarks apply to the last day or o. when biddy is busy with her maternal duties. There is, of course, a ffreat temptation for the beginner, for in- stance, to peep under the fluff of the hen to see how many chicks are "off," but this should be avoided. Temperament in hens varies; some motherl- old dames will con- sent to being handled every ten minutes, but there are others—more especially pullets —that "will become nervous and <xcited if disturbed unduly. Far Iwtter is it, there- I(jl,(. to allow biddy to malie her own plans lIld carry them out. The chicks should hatch out on the twenty-first day. If the eggs are set at nitiht. one or two ohicks should be out by the morning of the twenty-first day, although if the broody hen lias been steady one or two fluffy chicks may be out oil the evening of the twentieth day. Those that are out fiivt are usually cockerels, these being able to pierce The shells of the eggs sooner than the pullers owing to their superior strength. itiv chicks come off late on the twenty-first day y I am glad, for I know then that the majority will be females. DAMPING THE EGGS. It is advisable to take the hen gently off lwr eggs on the nineteenth and twentieth evenings and sprinkle the eggs with warm water, allowing some of the latter to go around the nest and on the nesting- njiuerial. This process should not take more than a minute or Flo. and the hen should be placed back on the nest without delay. It is always advisable to damp the eggs. because the heat of the hen given off during the period of incubation hardens the skin inside the egg, thus making the task ci breaking through it more difficult for the chick. Especially is thit, damping process recommended during' hot weather, which also makes the inner skin of the egg tough like parchment. Before the chick is hatched the little thing has to pierce with its beak fit the skin inside the egg and then the •'■gg-shell itself. The length of time the chick takes to hatch out once it starts its attempts in earnest varies -from six hours and OIm urd., Starting at one side of the egg, the chick breaks the shell in a complete circle until the top of the egg falls away and out struggles the chick. The chick emerges from the fat end of the cg £ for which reason the name of the breed and number of pen should1 he marked *>n the top of the egg, as this is the part that oorties away clean, the bottom half of the egg-shell usually getting crushed. By adopting this plan of marking eggs one can easily collect the top" halves and ascer- tain the number of chicks hatched in indivi- dual breeds. It sometimes happens, of course that a. chick somehow or other gets to the bottom of the egg. but if this hap- pens the little thing seldom hatches out. That is why one niust handle eggs intended tor hatching very carefully, so that the con- tents do not get, disorganised. THE TWENTY-FIIlftT DAY. The hen should be allowed a good feed when she is taken off the nest on the morn- ing of the twentieth day, as she should not Ike taken off to feed on the twenty-first day. It is unwise to feed the hen 011 the nest, ae in a filly moment she may get off and snatch for the food. thus ruining the chances of a successful hatch by breaking the eggs. Offer her a drink of water on the twenty- fl-t (Ilv as she sits on the nest. H) that. she will Hot feel uneasy through thirst. When the mother hears the chicks in the eggs she will sit lower on the nest and tighter to the eggs. She will call to the littlo beggars, occasionally rising to invite the cheekiest ones to come out and crawl TO the back of her under her fluff. It is indeed interesting to see how the chicks respond to their mother's call and strive their hardest to hrehk through the egg-shells that imprison them. Ci As each chick hatches out he takes a breather and then passes to the back of nest to nestle under the broody's fluff. The ideal motherly dame will then throw the enipty egg-shell out of the nest so that *• chick will be comfortable. but not f*v°ry hen will do this. It is now that the J10" requires watch in". Many poultry- wepers allow the hen to finish ti:e hatch their own sweet aN" but unless the broody her business well and hiis^ brought on many brood beforo this may lead to trouble. (We have made arrangements with the Author to answer, free of charge, to readers any questions dealing with poultry-keeping. Each query must bear the sender's full name and address, and be forwarded to W. Powell-Owen, c/ The Editor. CAKMABTHKX JOUBXAL. Where a lengthy and det,ailed reply is needed a stamped and addressed envelope should be enclosed.1

THE WAR AND BREAD. {)win to the shortage of labour, bakers !*re finding considerable difficulty in supply- bread to their customers. It is tliere- °re recommended that housewives do their ^.w,t baking as in the good old days of prac- tfal economy. The following recipe will -<Ye the most satisfactory result:— To MAKE BREAD.—To every pound of !l°"r add two teaspoonfuls of Berwick's liakmg Powder with a little salt, end thoroughly mix while in a dry state-, then Ilotir on gradually about. half a pint of < water, or milk and water. mixing Quickly but thoroughly into a dough of the usual consistence, taking care not to knead it more than is necessary to mix it perfectly; ma.ke it into small loaves, which THisfc be immediately put into a quick OveUi L

MARKETS CATTLE. BIRMINGHAM (Pigs: da.ily).-Suppliee lricltiffed 470 from Ireland, 290 from Wales, 930 from the Eastern, and 14-9 from the Midland counties, 170 from Gloucestershire, and 110 from Huntingdonshire. Bacon pigs, Lst quality. 18, per score (12s 7d per stone of 14 lbs.), 3rd quaMty. 16s 6d per score (lis 7d per stone of 14 lbs.1, porkers, 18a per score (12s; 7d per stone. LEICESTER, March 29.-0nlv 200 fat -ca.ttle were on offer, and these made high prices, bullocks realising lid, and cows 9d to 1*0(1, per lb. Sheep also sold dear, light- weights realising 14d to 15d per lb. Pigs showed an advance of Is per score, bacons making 16s, and porkers 17s to 18s. per score. LONDON, Metropolitan Cattle Market, (March 27).—Smaller supplies of fat cattle, and quality not so good as last week: trade brig] <er at an all-round advance in price, best j quality beasts selling early at 4d per 8 lbs. more money than last weeik. Dublin cattle shared in the dearer trade, realism"- up to 6s 10(1 tier 8 lbs., while tows and bulls were also id per lb. dearer than last week. Sheep in good demand, prices showing an advance of 2<1 to ^d per lb.; Scotch sheep were more plentiful, and made from 9s to 9s 4d, while ,,oiiti)(Io%iii,s sf)ld early at 9s 4d to 9b; 8d, per 8 lbs. Ewes also in keen competition at more money, supplies being short. NORTHAMPTON, March 29.-0nlv 64 fat cattle were on offer, and trade firm at prices practically unchanged on the week. Sheep in very good demand at fully late rates, some choice hog.gs making close on 18d per lb. Pigs scarce and dear. HREWBVRY, March 28.—Fair supply of f,,i tc;ittlt-. which sold similar to last week, prime quality beasts averaging- 58" per live ewt., while a very well-finished Shorthorn cow, weighing 124N cwts.. realised j354. or about 533 4d per cwt. Fat sheep a very fast trade at fully Id per lb. more money than last week, some very small tegs making lod per lb. Pigs showed a tendency to lower pnees, 17s per score being about, the average for good quality bacons and cutters. Y\ hLLINGTON (Salop). March 27.—Large supply of fat cattle, which were of fine quality, and with plenty of buyers present, trade was keener than last week at more money, prime Herefodds averaging about- 60s per live cwt. A grand Hereford bull, weigh- ing- 22 cwts.. realised jE58 10s. Only 600 sheep on offer, and trade very åear, handy- weight tegs making 15d per lb.. while heavier sheep made up to 103b per head, or about 14d per lb. Brisk demand for pigs, bacon* sell- ing up to 18s, and porkers to 19s, per stone. PROVISIONS. LLANDTLO. Sat., April 1.—There was a plentiful supply and a large demand. Quota- tions: Butter—fresh Is 4d and Is 4d. tub 1" 4d per lb.: eggs 10 for Is. Poultry: Chickens—trussed Is 5d per lb.: fowls— trussed Is per lb., alive 6s per couple; turkeys—trussed. Is 4d per lb. Potatoes, 5s 6d per cwt. CARMARTHEN, Sat.. April I.-Tliere was a large market, and the supplv was good. Quotations:—Butter in pats and in casks Is 5d and lri 6d per lb. eggs 8 and 9 for Is; fowls Is, chicken Is 6d per lb.: Caerphilly cheese Is 4d per lb. potatoes 5s to 5s 6d per ewt. LLANYBYTHER MART. Messi*. .Evans Bros. and Ben Evans & Evans held their second mart last Monday and was h:,ghly successful in every respect. Trade was decidedly brisk, and fat stock sold ex- ceedingly well, the quality also being ex- cellent. There was a big supply of all kinds of stock, and the Auctioneers and their staff were kept constantly -busy in disposing of tlie numerous entries. As the premises are undergoing alterations and improvement on an elaborate scale, there was some difficulty in securing sufficient pen-" for the irreat number of sheep which had been brought in. but as the work is daily jn progress on the premies, this difficulty will he remedied by the next sale. As will be seen in our advertising columns, the sales will henceforth be held regularly on the first and third Mondays in every month. map-

BY-GONE CARMARTHENSHIRE Any information in the possession of our readers, or any comment respecting the various matters referred to in these notes, will be welcomed by the Editor for publica- tion. FROM THE "CARMARTHEN JOURNAL." FRIDAY, APRIL 5. 1815. At a numerous and most respectable Meeting of the Freeholders of the County of Pembroke, held at Haverfordwest, on Tuesday, March 25. in pursuance of a requisition to the High Sheriff, the de- Dressed state of the Agriculture ot the Country was taken into consideration, when a series of Resolutions, accompanied by a Petition to Parliament, were pro- posed by J. P. Adam". Esl.. seconded by Lord Cawdor and after some dlebate between his Lordship and Col. James, who proposed in the Way of an Amend- ment. another set of Resolutions. At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of Haverfordwest, on Monday ee'nnight, the important and meritorious services ren- dered to that ancient and respectable town. by Col. Jame- both 6s Chief Ma.gis- trate and as an individual inhabitant, were taken into consideration, when the thanks of the meeting were unanimously voted to that Gentleman, and a subscrip- tion for a piece of plate, to be. presented to him. was immediately set on foot. .Sir Charles Morgan, we understand, has commissioned hi"2 agents to allow his tenants the tav on horses used for Agri- culture for the ensuing year, in order to alleviate their distress, as well as to meet the exigencies of the times. MARRIED. Yesterdav. Mr. Evans. brazier, of this town. to Mrs. Martha Richards, widow of the same place. On Tuesday, the 25th ult.. at Kilmarci lhvyd church, by the Rev. Mr. Hughes. Mr. John Thomas, of Crundell. near Haverfordwest, to Miss Elizabeth Hughes, of Bach«yll\v. Carmarthenshire. DIED. Iis Barker. Governess of the ladies' boarding-school at Lampeter. Lately. Mr. Richard Lloyd, surgeon, of AbfryMwith.

A MILITARY i' c 6 AnD QUERIES REPLIES TO COHH KSPONDENTS LAXCB-COBPONAL J. i. A- our stripe pay oi 3d. a day- ceases a»«.oi.iuUcauy as from the date on which you teamed to be a member 01 the battalion at the Lout, i.e., from the dato on which your name appeared in batta- lion orders as transferred to the home estab- lishment. When you would be 110 longei available for duty as a lance-corporal with the battalion at the iror.t. another private would naturally be appo nted in your plao and he would be granted the extra 3d. Considering that your trail fer to the home establishment was brought about by reason of your being wounded, it is, undoubtedly, extremely hard lines that you should be deprived of the extra 3d. It amounts to a forfeiture of pay punishment for 'being wounded. Certainly this regulation needs revision immediate revision t MRS. J. W.—As far as the Military Ser- vice Act is concerned every eligible male British subject who was permanently resi- dent in Great Britain en the 14th August, 1915, and who subsequently left the country —with or without a passport—before the Act even came into force, is now a deserter, unless he returns and reports himself, or secures oflicial permission to remain abroad. Of course, a man in America could not be brought back to serve. Such a mall 48 out- side British legal jurisdiction, as desertion is a political offence, and political offenders are not extraditable. EDDn: A.—Compelling a man to sign a. receipt for money that has not been paid to him is a way they have in the Army "— particularly when the man is being (I is- charged. The reason for this is not, as you suggest, to twist the man out of what is due to him, but so* that his documents may be fully completed before his regiment loses touch with him. Of course, the better method would be to pay the man all that was due to him before he quitted his regi- ment, but, as it is the paymaster's depart- ment that has to make the final calculations of what is due to a man after he is dis- charged, the regimental authorities naturally cannot carry out this plan. The man's signature is therefore demanded in advance so as to avoid the risk of the documents not being returned if they were sent on to him in civilian life after the paymaster had made the final payment. You will probably re- eeive the balance due to you in a few days —by money order from the paymaster. V. H.—Yes, the Military Cross now ranks with the Listinguished Conduct Medal in so far as gratuity is concerned. A soldiAr who is awarded the distinction is entitled to a gratuity of JE20 on promotion to commis- sioned rank, on transfer to the Army Re- serve, or on discharge without a pension. If discharged with a pension he is eligible for the grant of an additional 6d. a day. CANADIAN*.—Though you are serving in an English regiment, and jour wife, with her two children, has now gone back to Canada, separation allowance will still be issued to her. This, including your 6d. a day allotment, will be at the rate of J61 Is. 7d. per week. You should, through your. regimental authorities, at once notify the paymaster of your wife's change of address; he will do all that is needful in the matter. MRS. E. F.—You should at cnco acquaint the paymaster with the fact that twins have been born to you, and he will increase your allowance. As you are already in receipt of 5s. a week for your other child, you will be granted 3s. 6d. for the first born twin, and 2s. for the second.

CARDIGANSHIRE APPEALS THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE INTERPOSES. There were thirty appeals down for hear- ing before the Cardiganshire Tribunal, which met at Lampeter on Wednesday of la,st week under the chairmanship of Mr. John Jones, Cwmere. The majority of the appeals were by the military representative against the decisions of the local tribunals. It was stated that a draper's assistant and an ironmon.ger from Aberayron who had entered appeals had since joined the Navy. The military representative claimed one cf twio brothers working on a farm. but Mr. J. H. Davies. who appeared for the Board cf Agriculture, opposed, stating that the man was absolutely necessary. Colonel Brewer pointed out that Lord Selborno had said that if there were two young men of military age running a farm in partnership one ought to go and the other remain. Exemption granted till the end of July. One applicant, who applied for his brother, said members of the local tribunal had ad- mitted to him that they had made a mistake in not granting exemption, and i-at they were so grieved that they had been unable to sleep at night over it. (Laughter). Exemption granted till the end of July. Colonel Brewer appealed against an ex- emption granted by the. Lampeter Local Tribunal in the case of a cattle salesman, stating it was absurd to have able-bodied men going about the country to buy cattle in time of war. Applicant, in reply to a question, said the work- could not be done by a younger brother. Colonel Brewer—Do you think the nation would suffer if you were t<Alif' to-morrow? Applicant—I don't know that it would suffer more than if you were to die. The appeal of the military representative was allowed.

CARMARTHENSHIRE APPEAL TRIBUNAL A CLERGYMAN'S HARRIERS. The adjourned sitting of the Carmarthen- shire Appeal Tribunal was held at the Shire Hall. Llandilo. on Thursday of last week. Mr. Wm. Griffiths, Llanelly. presiding. The other members present were Messrs. H. E. B. Richards. Carmarthen; T. Morris,. Gar- nant; F. Dudley tiafod. neddyn; Joseph Roberts. Llanelly; David Evans, Manordaf; David Williams. Llan- elly. and W. W. Brodie. Llanelly, together with the clerk (Mr. J. W. Nicholas) and his assistant (Mr. Edgar Richards of the County Offices). Tho rriiHtary representative was Capt. Cremlyn. Recruiting Officer, Llan- dovery, and Mr. H. Jones-Davies. represen- ted the Board of Agriculture. The Rev. J. Long- Price, Tallev. applied for an exemption for his huntsman, who looked after a pack of hounds. Captain Cremlyn, the military represen- tative, said he had had a telegram from the War Office stating that single men looking after packs of hounds were no longer to be exempted. "I should think. he aoded, that the master of the pack could uttend to them himself during his spare time irom ecclesiastical (Ititiet, -Appeal dismissed. A Llanfvnydd farmer appealed against- the decision of the local Llandilo-fawr Tribunal in I' ot,,exen-ipt-in,x Iiis roti. He farmed 365 acrcs. One was with the colours and two had been exempted. \Jr Hy. Jones-Thomas, a county coun- cillor. who gave evidence in his spolce of the difficulty of obtaining labour. Captain Cremlyn—Are you aware there are industrial lads to be got':—Yes, but they are not of much value. In times like these they help the farmers by looking after the sheep?—I would not like to trust, some of them. Mr. Jones-Davies (Board of Agriculture representative)—You would not trust the lads with .e sheep?—Certainly not. Every practical farmer knows that. One month's exemption granted.

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AMMANFORD NOTES The Ammanford V.T.C. on Sunday morning attended divine service at the Ebenezer Baptist Chapel. Parading some of the main thoroughfares, they presented a smart appearance, headed by Commander W. N. Jonqp, Sub-Com- mander W. L. Smith and Instructor J. P. D ivies. A powerful sermon from the text ''What think ye of Christ?" was preached in English by the Rev. J. Griffiths, B.A., B.D. Half-yearly preaching meetings were held at Capel Xcwydd (C.M.). Bettws, on Saturday night, Sunday and Monday night. The officiating minister was the Rev. Wm. Davies, M.A., Aberdare. In preparation for the forthcoming Easter singing festivals there were re- hearsals at both Ebenezer and Gwynfryn Chapels on Sunday, Mr. J. Harries Thomas, Parcyrhun. conducting at the former, and Mr. W. J. Evans, Aber- (Uire, at the latter. A reception concert to Driver Albert Davies, R.F.A.. and Pte. John Thomas, R. NA.F', two heroes of Loos, was given at the Bettws Council School on Friday night. Both were made the recipients of gifts of L3 each. Mr. Wm. Fowler presided, and there were speeches by Messrs. Rhys Thomas and Evan Bassett. Recitations wero contributed by Miss Dilys Thomas. Miss Olwen Rees, and Mr. W. M. Hughes, and solos were given by Miss Louisa Davies, Messrs. Sam Thomas, Richard Owen, and D. J. Fowler. The funeral of Miss Beatrice Jones, 5, Peny bank-road, whose deatfi was re- ported in last weeks JOURNAL, took place to the Christian Temple burial ground on Wednesday afternoon, when there was a large concourse of people. The Rev. D. Tegfan Davies officiated, assis- ted by the Revs. J. Morsran, D. E. Har- ries, and W. Nantlais Williams. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Jones (mother); Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Evans, Mr. and Mrs. D. Rees. Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Jones. Mr. and Mr. I). Isaac Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Torn Jones, and Miss Olive Jones (members of the family). There were wreaths from bro- thers and sisters and Trevor (who is at the front); Sunday School Class; Chris. tian Temple Sunday School: "Snow- White'' Cantata Party; Ammanford Ladies' Choir; E. Jewell and G. Hicks; neighbours'; and fqllow-workers at Rhydyronen. At a meeting of the Amman Yalley school managers on Thursday afternoon of last week. Mr. Thos. Morgan. Peny- groes. was appointed chairman for the c(,Ss year in succession to Mr. J. Harries, J.P. (IrlwynH The Education Com- mittee declined to appoint managers for the Nantvgroes new school as they con- sider the present time inopportune. The managers resolved to repeat their re- quest for the appointment, of Mr. Wm. Stephens and the Rev. T. Thomas; also that the vacancy at Ystradowen, conse- quent upon the death of the late Mr. R. D. Powell, be filled. In reference to the refusal of the Education Committee to recognise Mr. S. K. Parry as head- teacher of the Tvcroes evening classes, a communication from the Committee's clerk was read in denial of the accusa- tion of the managers that '"preferential treatment" was being shown, and point- ing out that there were numerous other schools, some in close proximity to the school in question, in respect of which no head-teacher had been nppinted, and at which an equal number or more scholars were being taught. Moreover, they had1 not been asked by the Board of Education to recognise Mr. Parry. The Committee adhered to their deci- sion to close the Nebo school. and trans- fer the head-teacher to the Ammanford school. Owing to an epidemic both Parcyrhun and Ncbo schools had been temporarily closed by order of the medi- cal officer. It was resolved that only three days' holidays be granted during Easter. Mr. B. R. Evans urging that there should be a curtailment so as to eet an equal number of days during Whitsun. In his view, the managers had been too liberal at Christmastide, when a fortnight was granted. The annual members' meeting of the Ammanford Y.M.C.A. was held on Wed- nesday night. Aid. W. N. Jones. Duff- ryn. presided, and said that during the year the institution'had done well, con- sidering that over three hundred of the members were now fighting for their country, whoso active interest and help they had thus temporarilylost. There was a slight deficit OIl the year s workings, but with the return of happier days he looked forward to a widening of activi- ties and influence in the town. Faced with a little adverse balance they should put a, little more backbone into their work. Aid. Jones was re-elected presi- dent. and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded him for bis keen personal in- terest in the institution. Last year's vice-presiednts were re-elected with the addition of Mr. A. E. DuBuisson. J.P.. n I i i r. As auditors. Messrs. David Jones (stationmaster) and D. Jones (cashier) were re-appointed. To repre- sent members outside collieries the fol- lowing were elected to serve 011 the management, committee:—Messrs. T. J. Rees (chairman). D. J. Edwards, W. Popkins, and Hiley Harries. A vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman (Mr. T. J. Rees). former secretary (Mr. Satn Jenkins). and the present secretary (Mr. T. Fletcher), as well as members of various committees for their work during the year.

CWMAMMAN URBAN COUNCIL The monthly meeting of the Council was held at Rethesda Vestrv on Wed- nesday night. Rev. J. Edryd Jones pre- siding. It was decided to hold a flag day in aid of the Welsh Hospital on May 13. Estimates for the half-vear were considered. and it was recom- mended that a general district rate of 2s. in the £ and a water rate of Id. in the £ be levied for the half-year, the proposed'.rate being the same as in the preceding half-year. Arising out of the estimates, the Surveyor (Mr. J. O. Parry) urged the Council io ourchase a horse and art -of their own'for the re- moval of house and road refuse, point- ing out that Ipart from the Question of efficiency in carrying out the work there would also be financial ains. A resolution was passed accordincrlv. The Surveyor was instructed to take neces- sary measure* in connection with the temporary improvement of the water supply.

LLANYBYTHER. ON FCRLOTTGH.—Capt, W. W. Hushes of the 6th Batt. London Regiment the son of Mr; and Mrs. Hughes. Highmead Arms. paid a visit to his home on Saturday last, April Igt.. TI-ttirning to rranee again on the following Monday All were verv glad to see Capt. flushes who has been suffering lately from a slight attack of pleurisy; but feels fit agam to lead his men at the front W e all wish him everv luck agam after Ins return tor France, and a safe return to Wales at the end of this terrible war.

LLANDYSSUL RURAL TRIBUNAL A meeting of the Llandyssul Rural District Tribmunal was held on Friday lust at the Limb Inn, Adpar, Mr. Ben. Davies, J.P., Peithyronen, presiding. Mr. C. W. Hope, J.P., Pigeonsford, au- peared on behalf of the military authori- ties. There were 31 cases down for hearing, and which were disposed of, as well as one case in which Mr. Hope made an application to cancel the certificate al- ready granted. A Swansea firm of coal agents ap- pealed for a timber haulier near Capel Dewi, Llandyssul. They asked that time be allowed to complete the contract. He was given until the 7th of June. A small farmer from near Henllan ap- pealed for his son, 35 years of age. In addition to his own farm he did the ploughing, cartage, and hay-cutting fcr a number of small holders in the district. He was the -only son at home, and the father was in indifferent health, and un- able to do farm work.—Four months was allowed him. A case which occupied the attention of the Tribunal for some time was that in which a veterinary "surgeon appealed. They were five sons. Appellant had an extensive practice, and members of the Tribunal considered that he was doing better national service at home than in the trenches.—A conditional exemption was granted. A Vicar appealed for absolute exemp- tion for his lay reader. He had four churches undler his charge. He had a curate desides. He had only removed into the living that week and did not know the district.—One month was gran- ted. A woollen manufacturer from Llanfi- hangel-ar-arth applied for exemption for a loom tuner and fetler. Threo brothers of the applicant were already with the colours. The military representative congratulated applicant, and made no objection.—Conditional exemption was granted. A monumental mason living at home with his sister applied for an exemption. He also had three brothers with the colours, one of them, who was onlv 17 veai-s of age, was in the Welsh Guards.— He was granted' two months. An applicant from Rhvdlewis who farmed a small holding of 20 acres, 7 of which were ploughed, and also c d some clog-making in his spare time, p- plied for an exemption.—He was ■. ant-d a fortnight. Much amusement followed the applica- tion of a farmer from Pontshan v. ho held a farm of 178 acres, and appealed for a boy described as a fore- man. The latter appeared be- fore the Tribunal. and the mili- tary representative, who happened to put on his glasses at the time, was construed by some of the members s a slIggestion that the stature of the boy had something to do with it.—An ex- emption was granted. Mr. Hope had put in an application that nn a certain case which had been disposed of at a previous meeting, the certificate should be withdrawn. There were three reasons for making the fop- pbcation. It appeared that Mr. Rees had engaged a man named David Lewis to work at the farm, but after he had been there for a fortnight and three days he left. David Lewis, giving evidence before the Tribunal, said that after he had been working on the farm for the time men- tioned, Miss Rees told him that, he would not be wanted nay more. Mr Rees son who had obtained an exemp- tion on the ground that he was indis- pensable on the farm did not do unv work on the farm whilst he was there except on the last Saturday. Mr. T. Walter Parry. Adpar. stated that he canvassed yonnar Rees under the Derby Scheme. HecaHedatthehouo and asked young Rees one side in order f,-) get his answer for the Registration card. His father. mother, and sister got angry. nad shouted that he (witness) had no business to come there at all. Young Rees handed witness a slip of paner (produced) in which he said that he was the only son at home, and was indis- pensnble to his father. P.C. flRichards. Adpar. stated that he took down jvhat. David Lewis told him. That hapvoned two or three days after he left Rees. Young Rees drove his father's motor car, and as far as he was aware, he was the only one who held a driving licence. Two employees of Mr. J. E. James. Gwalia. said that when they were doing some plumbing work on the farm they heard Lewis say that he was going to take on some well and wall contracts at Beulah. The Tribunal an. nounced that they had decided to adhere to their farmer decision, which was the g-rarrting of an exemption certificate to young Rees. -ON-

CARDIGANSHIRE WOMEN AND FARM WORK MEETING AT LAMPETER. A meeting of Cardiganshire women took place at Lampeter on Thursday of last week, under the auspices of the War Agricultural Council, the object being to organise female labour in the county.. Mr. J. Jones, C.C., chairman -of the county council, presided, and addresses were delivered by Mrs. Silyn Roberts, Mrs. Abel Jones, and Mrs. Stapleion, who urged increased food production. A comniitte was appointed in each union to organise female labour. It was resolved to recommend the Boardl of Agriculture to secure a register of all the dairy farms and the herds of cattle kept thereon, with a view of ob- taining the number of calves disposed -of fo breeding purposes. ,The county organiser reported having received an urgent communication from the Board of Agriculture asking the committee to take immediate steps to nominate prominent argriculturists to represent the board before each local tribunal. Mr. Percy Wilkinson pointed out that 99 per cent. of the members at present were farmers. It was agreed to comply with the re- quest.

LLANGUNNOR A very interesting wedding was solemnised at the Parish Church of St. John the Evangelist,Palmers Green.Lon- don. N., on March 23d, between Mr. J. Comer Harries, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harries. Nantycawa Post Office, and Miss Amelia Clara (Millie) Hall, seeondl daughter of M. and Mrs. S. H. Hall, IVindsor House, The Promenade, Palmers Green. The ceremony was per- formed by the Vicar tflev. R. D'Arcy Piieston). assisted by the Rev. W. H. Fisher, before a large congregation. The bride, who wuis given away by her father, was attended by Miss Cissie Hall (sister of the bride), the best man being Mr. J. O. Ollson, of New Q iay, Cardi- ganshire. After the ceremony breakfast was partaken of at the bride's home. a dance being given in the evening. The happy couple are spending their honey- moon at the bridegroom's home.

Mr. Theophilus Phillips, of Rhosgoch Fawr, Ejflwvscummin. Carmarthen, re- tired farmer, who died on December 24 last. left estate of the gross value of £ 4.047. of whicl. JB219 is net personalty. Testator left £100 to his grandson George Oswald John. his furniture to his daughter Mary, and he directed his son Thomas to pay to her annually L14 as her- share of the farm. The residue of his estate be left upon trust for his children or their issue. »

I CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL ELECTRIC COMPANY A v. USED OF 3 HEDGE-LAWYER PRACTICE. LIVELY DISCUSSION. j The Maym- presided over a meeting of the finance 1 committee of the Carmarthen Town Council on the 29th ultimo. other members present being the Rev. Fuller Mills, Dr. Gibbon, Messrs. J. B. Arthur. H. S. Holmes, Jno, Morgan, Jno. Jenkins, David J Williams. Oliver Jones, Thos. Davies, Jno. Cross- man. William Evans. L. D. Thomas, D. J. Davies, E. V. Collier. W. J. Martin, W. Dunn Williams, and the officials. THE WATER SUPPLY. It was reported that the water at the reservoir had dropped during the past week by 18 inches. This was due it was stated, to the dry winds experienced. Mr. Wm. Evans said there had been a proposal to divert some of the waste water into the upper J reservoir at a cost of £ 22. The corporation ought to save every drop of water. Because they might ha\e a ary summer. This w aste water,' according to the analysis of the Medical Officer, was pure. Mr. J. Crossman said that a drop of 18 inches of water in 45 feet was a lot to lose in one week Mr. J. B. Arthur-l don't think there is any cause whatever for anxiety. Look at the winds we have had during the last month, with scarcely anv rain. Next month, there might be enough rain a-gain, & rain. Next month, there might be enough rain a-gain, 11 & Mr. Wm. Evans Mr. Arthur is assuming now. supposing we had a month of dry weather? along ^r^ur—^ am taking the years as they come Mr. Holmes Yes, and we have the water turned j ort every year. Fullur said 't was very indefinite to say that they should save water, but how were they going to save It Mr. Holmes said the question of divertincr th« water fell through on a previous occasion because there Was a suspicion as to whthcr the wat-E\r was pure or not Thomas said he did not think the water +W fm"ei r Was only 111 r<H'°nt times that there. 6 m°ney in *mttin-r down pip<* Mr. Holmes asked if a record had been kept of occd^ons when various sources had been cut off. Air. Evans said he would raise the matter at a meeting of the Sanitary Committee. BELATED COSTS. Replying to Mr. David Williams, the Clerk said he had not yet received the costs in the Carmarthen \lian\V n °ase ln,r=ard to tl,e Parliamentary hsts -lr. llhams said it was very strange, seeinc- thit twelve months had elapsed since the case was fieard Carmarthen paid £ 100 towrads the /-nsfc the case. IOUU nul..C, 1 .The Clerk said he had received several renlie* fo eifv if!? Task"?= 'wlmt about the costs from Llan- ready. London a^nts repeatedly said "Not Mr., Williams—If we owed them the monev T suppose we should have had to fork out I"Si tZX K now. costs ^rom The Clerk—You cannot- help it. The-=e London countryarG t0 *Ut °ut anyo^e^fhS ELECTRIC LIGHTING. With regard to the claim of the Electric Tirrht Company for half the cost of the current m re^J of the lamps discontinued bv the espect sTw be "lade t0 Cornnanv m TeVctTthf, buThe^thou^hlu would IT1*' cessive. He thought the Actual savfnt to e^' more ^n^aff'XlT^ °f th* ^uldX Mr. Holmes-I think the Company ought to havo fair interest on their otitlav, but to attmpt their pract 'ce on liS by reading clause of the a,ieernen t into another jg too much. Mr' iini Art^.l,r7I object to that remark Mr' t r^,Tuk>Wn C,1> 1 'lave finished' Thp vr J obJ<t to that remark. 011 rhi; niarter^ ""°k .pe»t on rhi, ni at ter. Ms'm."tterhUSho5ir ° £ 7' °n W beon ,opped=all to speak. '<25 -"ciat8 arsss r-r 1 the rsamr h?r the "divies" all question than Mr. Arthur lrp^0re Say on thi* meeting with the renw J- Somg to have a Light Company? ? nes °f the Electrio Air. Arthnr-Ye,. -Nfr. Ilolmes-NA-(,Il Jet us drop the cackle and let 115 first of al1. -NIr. Oliver Jones-NN-liat replv liav(, we had in electric standards? ° easements on the Mr. Arthur-My dear man answer. °Are fho^wfric'T 1 pay easements on the poles? Company liable to The Clrk said nothing was said in the agreement about r. Jon(,s;-In fourteen vears they claim them as theIr own. Artbur-Tliev uill. You cannot claim them, It from me. \rr" ^°n<?s~Time will tell ,• Arthur said the Com nan,- t, j read one clause into anothe? Thev ™ Wl8-n- *° to allow anv actual savino- n„ were willing' difficult to ;,•! at T.S~"hf ™ but that «« fW-. the Council tl.o Every member of the ConnnilT i, half, matter in a reasonable <3 InT !°°k at Company of robbery-a^comna "°> fC"Se th« only trying to do its dntJ 1? !i ^wh'ch was not had gone far beyond what it oi-h^TffT^0?' gnen the Corporation current whiVI u of candle power beyond the contract ll thoU9ands was accused of robberv 'ri roturn it served to be nitLd 1 °SP wh,° Rald that de- Mr. David Willi- ™ 6 tl)an else. Company should have" money* on* wh'^t u'9 spS'nt- but they should not take half thl which the Corporation were saving the money Mr. Arthur—We only ask for whit i- r ■ reasonable as we read the contract. and The matter then dropped

LLANGAIN onTMofdavlThoC13tSh8 -at,Llan/ain came to a closa session On tho ;nst.. after a very successful den s and .ioU™™S f^day evening, the stu- nn« La l ii mv'ted guests partook of a sumntu- School House5 Mr; and M"' ThS. entertainment was given'"by The*dav^ anVl plcasant ædlaol students. presided by fr. G. Barrett Eyans, J.P., Glvn, the nrooeds being in aid of the Tom Rees°STmGarfi^l^1R J°hu- SelV?r ^hofars, Mav D W, \r arfielJt RWS'^H?- Howella, Jones Girls' cirfiT? pTono\fDoris J^ph John' Th'i ii. Ti Maggie Davies. Willio John, Davi-d John Thomas: Mr, David J. Griffiths. f David Jones, Miss Morfudd Thomas. Mr. John J. Dav'e. Mr. W. Gordon Walters; humorous. Silence under Difficulties." The sketch bein^^T Performed, the dramatis heing.-fJasper Jackboot) Mr. Henry JonesV (Mrs. Jackboot) Miss Morfudd Thonfas; (Andrews post- an) Mr. W. Lewis: (Collops. butcher) Mr. John J Davies; (Mana ^mith, Ann-Cockloft, Sarah Tim'- Mil3,GaweTTnfV,3ltorS' ^rW" Gordon Walt™, Th? uT TreJ>™. and Ma-ster Gwilvm Evans, i he hat-trimmmg competition for men onlv which created! roar? of laughter, was adjudged *bv Miss Richards, Pantyrathro, who carried out her difficult task in a most competent manner. Messrs. T. Davies He.ndv, and Gordon Walters. Llwvn, bein^ awarded premier honours. M, Evans. DvffrVn in^her usS able style, acted as accompanist during the evening During an interval, a pleasant function was formed, when the chairman, on behalf of the evening school students presented -Mr. Thomas, the head- master, with a beautiful aoetylene lamp a« a slight toktn of their appreciation of the valuable tuition the? had received during the session. Mr. Thomas suitably responded. With the usual votes of thanks a_ most enjoyable evening came to a close by the singing of tho Welsh National Anthem. m