The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

MILITARY NOTES AND QUERIES [BY OUR MILITARY EXPERT.] -J'OO- REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENT. A PLk!7 Tommy.-Tlie phrase "sta-jus quo ant)," which is of such frequent occur- rence nowadays in the newspapers in con- nection with the topic of peace, is merely the classical way the diplomats have of say- ,vou were. ing "as you were." SERUIAN.—A recent law has been passed by the Serbian Government calling upon ail setbian" resident abroad, between the aires of 18 and 54, to submit themselves to an examination by tha Medical Commission in Peris—irrespective c; any previous examina- tion or exemption. All Serbians resident in the United Kingdom who are between the ages mentioned are required to com- municate with the Serbian Military Attaciie, il'15, Gloucester-'raad, London, S.W., who will make the neoessary arrangements for the issue to them of free railway tickets, etc., for the journey to Paris. Such men as are exempted by the Paris Commdsion Will be sent back free of charge, and sup- plied with a document of exemption. Serb- ians who fail to comply with this order will isave legal proceedings taken against them. FATJM LABOUKEB.—It was intended to call tip agricultural labourers on January 1st, but as the Agricultural Census is not yet complete—by means of which a scheme will be introduced for transferring (voluntarilyl surplus labour in one district to another that is short,, it lias been decided to post- pone the calling up business for a little v-liilo. Yoi therefore need not worry about not having received a notice to re- port yourself and you need not take any action in the matter. You will be notified in due course if you are required to serve with the Colours. W» iRiUEi! WIDOW—Although ,\ou are, act-ording to your marriage linœ onlv 35, you are entitled to a widow's pension of 12s. fed. a week, instead of 10s., because you are actually 35. You should enclose your birili certificate in a letter addressed to the Superintendent, Central Aimy Pensions Issue Office, Baker-street, London, W. I daresay you will, in the circumstances, ex- perience a little delay in securing the extra money, but eventually it will be all right DESPAIRING.—I regret exceedingly to have to itilorill you that, ais your son met his death in circumstances that were in no ■way attributable to military service, you have no claim to any gratuity or j ension. But possibly your local War Pensions Com- mittee would generously consider your case if you were to lay i~ before them. Anyhow, I certainly hope tl ev will for your sake. You rihould call personally on the Secre- tary, whose address you can obtain at any posf- office. May I add that I sympathise fsucerely with you in your sad bereavement.

GIRL'S BODY FOUND ON THE LINE. The body of a young woman has been found lying on the line near the Ashburn- liarn bridge, west of Pembrey. The head Was completely severed. It was conveyed <to the local mortuary to await an inquiry. The body was later identified as that -of Miss Maggie Morgan (19), who resided with her parents at No. 12, Ashburnham- road, Burry Port.

A child roamed C. G. Garnham, aged 71early two years, the son of Lily Mabel Garnham. No. 34, Freeman-street. Bryn- hyfryd, died on Saturdby as the result 01 accidentally drinking carbolic acid the previous day.

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MARKETS CATTLE. BIRMINGHAM (Pigs: caily).—Supplies included 1,680 from Ireland, 590 from Wales, 100 from Scotland, 960 from tht- Eastern, and 160 from the Midland c-.tr-ties, 120 from Middl •^sex, 120 from Kent, 210 from Gloucestershire, and 260 from Wiltshire. Bacon pigs, 1st quality, 20s per score (L411 per stone of 14 lbs.,); porkers, Els per score (14s 3d per sstone). GLOUCESTER, Jan. 1.—Short supply of cattle, in fact insufficient for the demand, consequently competition was very keen. Bullocks made up to £49, and heifers to £ 4K, many of the latter costing 141d per lb. dead weight, while old cows were realising over Is per lb. The mallest show of sheep seen here for a long time; trade extremely keen, several pens realising Is 6d per lb. while prices generally were 2d to 3d per lb. higher than last market. Pigs numbered about 750, the supply being a, very la^ge one. but the demand was equally keen, choice bacons making 21s, and porkers 218 6d. per score. LEICESTER, Jan. 3.-Snall show of fat cattle, ai good number of which were only half-finisilfed; trade verv keen, best quality beasts making 14d per lb. Sheep were also in very good demand at prices similar to last week, but trade for pigs was not quite so fast, the supply being- large. LONDON, Metropolitan Cattle Market, Jan. 1.—Moderate supply of fat cattle, and trade very keen at an advance in price of l £ d per lb. for nearly all classes. A good proportion 01 the cattle were Norfoiks, and these made up to 9s 8d and the few Devons to 10s, per 8 lbs. Of the cattle weighed, four heavy Norfoiks, of 13 £ cwfcs., made 77s 6d, and three Hereford^, of 10J cwts., 76s 4d, per live cwt., while a few Norfolks, of 70 stones each, were sold to weigh at 9s 6d per live stone, or 7Ôí) per livo cwt. Sheep were also in good demand at higher prices, best Downs making up ;o nd per lb., while ewes were also in keen request and considerably dearer. The 300 Scotch sheep on offer made from 10s 4d to 11s per 8 lbs. NORTHAMPTON, Jan. 3.-Good de- mand for all classes of fat stock. Best quality cattlo made o» 8d per 8-lh. stone, or 13d per lb., while cheep of prime quality made F,J, and ewes 12d, per lb. Pigs also selliug very well, bacons of the best quality making 20s, porkers 21s, ana sows 18s, per f-core. SALFORD, Jan. 2.—Firm trade for cattle at higher prioc-s, a few of the choicest quality Shorthorns realising 13gd, and cows and bulls 1JObd to llbd, per lh. Sheep sold well, nice light-wjight Scotch realising 15d, and ewes lljd to 13d, per lb. Pigs were shown in small numbers at the Manchester pilr market, conseqt-entlv high prices were realised, light-weight bacons making 20s 6d to 2Ge 9d, and sows 19s 2d, per score. V, ELLINGTON (Salop), Jan. I.-About 250 fat cattle in tlio. market, the supply in- cluding many prime quality beasts; bul- locks made up to 86s per live cwt., with an average for 1st quality of 799, trade gene- lally being very keen, and prices in advance of former rates. Sheep were also an ex- tremely fast trade, handy-weight tegs in some oases making 18d, while the average for best quality was 16|d, per lb.; inferior quality mutton was also in great demand at high prices. Wethers made up to 107s, teg3 to 101s, and ewes to 107s, per head. Pigs were ofFered in large numbers, but sold extremely well, sows making up to E25 12s 6d each. WOLVERHAMPTON, Jan. 3-About 440 fat cattle, for which, the demand was very keen at higher pricea Primo Here- fords wore sold to weigh at 14 £ d per lb., while 75s per live owt. would be about tha average price for best quality beasts. Sheep fully as dear as last week, but piga slightly cheaper, bacons making 19s 3d, and cutters 20s 6d, per eoore PROVISIONS. CARMARTHTN, Sat., Jan. 6.-Prices ruled firm ait the weekty market hers to-day. Quotations:—Butter in pate 2s 2d and in casks 2s p<-r lb.: egtrs 3d each; poultry- fowls 3s 9d to 4s 9d each, according to size, and chickens Is 80 Per lb.; cheese—CV.er- philly Is 4d and Welsh 8d and 9d per lb.; potatoes 128 6d per owt. LLANDILO, Sat., Jan. 6 —The market WJ a full one. an-I the supply exceeded the demand. Quotations;—Fiesh butter 26- Id per lb.; egga 6 for Is; cheese—Welsh lid, ort am ttiid Caerphilly Is 3d per lb.: honey Is tfl per th.; rabbits Is 5d; poultry—turkeys (tritsse-11 Is lOd, geese (trussed) Is 6d, chickens (trussed) Is 5d, dttoka (trussed) la 8d, fowls (trapsed) Is ui per lb., ditto alive 7s 6d a couple. Mfat-heef, prime joint3 from Is 3d to Is 6d, other outs Is 2d, pork from Is 4d to Is 6d, lamb Is 6d, mutton Is 3d per Ib WHITLAND, Fri.. Jan. 5.- Btter at- tendance than at previous market, and prices stationary excepting eggs and game, which were down. Quotations;—Butter in lib. salted rolls Is lOd and Is 10d, in casks sailed ready for consumption and in urv salted lumps for factory blending Is 9gd; eggs 5 and 6 for Is: rabbits, shot 9.d and IGgd, ditto trapped Is id and Is 2d each, fcwls 5s to 6d per couple (or lOd per lb. alive), ditto trussed Is 2d per lb., ducks 6s to fed per couple (or lid per lb. alive), ditto trnsse 1 Is 2d per lb.; potatoesl- scarce LÐ per ton: cheese^—Welsh 8d and 9d, rest American and Canadian Is 2d to Is 4d per lb. LAMPETER, Fri., Jan. 5.—Trade quiet,* and prices firm. Butter was retailed at Is Sid in unsif'.ted quantities. Is 9d in pound rolls: egg*, 5 for Is; fat pigs 16s 6d per score dead, and 13s 6d alive; rabbits. lOd each; hares, 3s to 3.5 5d, .pheasants 5s 6d to 6s M per brace. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. Fri., Jan. 5.- Tl .ere was a good' attendance a;id fair j supply, and the prices were higher than last market. Quotations:—Butter—in un- salted lumps for factory blending Is 9d, in ciifjlis salted and blended Is 834d to Is 9d, in pound rolls Is lOd per lb.; 25s per 120. young iowk S^d per lb. alive, and from Is Id to Its 4d per lb. trussed: old fowls, 3s 6d to 5s 6d per couple; trapped rabbits Is to Is Id, shot ditto tfrom liÜd to Is each; yorng leverets from 8d to lOd each; pigs- porkers 14s, baconers 13s, heavy sows 12e 6d per score, weaners 21s to 25s each; sheep— old eheep up to 5s. yearling ditto up to 7d per lb.; rearing calves, Ð2 tc. B2 15s each; cattle—p'jst yo mg beasts up to f39. fat bulls from £20 to 230, old fat cows from P,16 to 2%, store cattle (sm rco)--y earl; n.gs from 19 to £112, two-year-old ditto from £12 to £16, cows with calves at foot from EZO to £,35, heiferg and calves from L16 to j327 each; meat-beef Is Id to Is 4d, mutton 18 2d to Is 4d, pork Is 3d to la 6d per lb.

CARMARTHENSHIRE BLACKSMITHS' UNION. The annual meeting of the members of the nibove Union was held at the Park Re- freshment Rooms, Carmarthen, on Satur- day, the 8th inst., when there was a good attendance. Mr. David Jones, R.S.S., Velingwm, who has taken an active interest in this union and ooaupied the chair for the past three years, vas. unanimously re-elec- ted chairman for the ensuing yeax. Mr. Hy Evans, R.S.S., Pantrhin, Llangain, was eleoted vice-chairman in place of Mr. David Jones, Rhydygaeau. who has lately retired from business, whilst Mr. William Jones, RKS.Sl, Bishop's Mill Forge, Abergwili, and Mr. Robert Davie?, R.S.S.. Blaienycoed, Conwil. were re-eilected secretary and trea- surer respectively. Several items on the agenda were duly discussed and adopted, and it was resolved that the membeis' fee be increased from Is. 6d. to 2s. on account of the increased cost of printing, &c. All intending new members should communicate with the secretary, who will gladly furnish them with full information ad to the rules of this Union and the advantages of co- operation*

ILTGAGTIUXATE DE LIVE RY can now be given of these world-famous Machines. AVERY DRAWING 4-FLRROW V "P- ARAFFIN COCKSHUTT ¡ -PLOUGH .-f Asthe new consignment just arrived is being rapidly booked up, you should write without delay to the IMPORTERS: R. A. LISTER & CO., Ltd. (T78)T' DURSLEY, GLOS. EXPERIENCE HAS PROVED THAT THE IDEAL COMBINATION IS THE Cockshutt Plough 11 AND Avery Tractor. j Local Agent-Mr. J. TOM JONES, Ironmonger, Carmarthen.

ABERGWILI JOTTINGS (By Gwalchmai.") That innocent paiagraph of our atbout the desirability r;¡ including some of our local residents in the Cabinet has caused i quite a flutter in our sleepy little village. We advanced the suggestion because we thought that those persons we had in mind were dejservingf of some recognition for their sound qualities in argument, and al- though we mentioned no nameo, ecmeone styling himself "True Britisher" has had the presumption to conclude that he was one of those worthy of the high honour. Instead of being pleased with it. all, he forthwith writes a letter of remonstrance to the Editor of the CARMARTHEN JOURNAL to say that iie and his friends are being blasted in the public eye and that we are casting slurs on su patriotic body." He also adds that our assertions are infamous and, in this, True Britislier" gets nearer the truth than he at first imagined, because we did say that the select body to whom we were referring included the leading lights of the district. Smae be has displayed such eager- ness to thrust Himself, uninvited, within this select circle, we have to reconsider our posi- tion and we content oursalves, for the pre- sent, with making a few mental reserva- tions. Tr ie Britisher believes, too, that we have been beaten by him and his friends in "fail' military argument43. We have no recollection of having ever indulged in mili- tary arguments—we leave suoh pastimes to those -who are that way inclined. We are of opinion that one whistling bullet is far more effective than all arguments pu to- gether. and we think, too, that there is far more important work to be done than to plan campaigns which never come off.. Further we are told that one day we will be awarded the Iron Cross for Valour in Bravado." We never knew before that biavado contained even the faintest trace of valour in it, but, wo will not quarrel with our argumentative friend on that score. Still we will say, sternly and deliberately, that we would rather be the recipients of an Iron Cross than be held responsible for the autnorsihip of his letter. This letter tells us, too, that we belong to the pessi- mistic breed and although tlia expression is far from being in good taste we will nevertheless try to be courteous in return; after all wa may bo pessimistic in some things, although this trait had hitherto es- caped our notice. Anyway, we have enough optimism in us to hope that, by now, rue Britisher" has repented in sackcloth and ashes for his impetuosity in sending an abso- lutely pointless letter to the Pre3S. It is a letter over which A true lover of the English language could shed genuine tears and in- deed we venture to say, with due gravity, that the author himself should have read his letter in tears and then burnt it in the fire-unleEs too wet to burn. Suoh que..r tricks has he played with the dear old tongue that one's soul is indeed filled with a/n unutterable sense of lamentation and mcurning and woe." However, wa will not pile jt on—there is no necessity to slay J the, slain. Still we feel bound to say, in fairness to True Britisher," that his patriotism must be pitched in a much higher key than his language, and we would also warn him to steer clear of tile Press until sudh time as he can write letters which will be free from the charge of ambiguity, and then indeed he will be entitled to style himself True Britisher." We are very pleaded to have with us once again two well-krtown Abergwili boys, L<araoe-corporal Lewis Harries and Pte. Jack Lloyd, who have been granted a short leave of absence from France, where they have both been serving now for ai considerable time. Both of them look as fit a/9 the pro- verbial fiddle and seemingly these two boys manage to thrive cn "bully-beef" and bis- cuite. They return at the end of this week. Good luck to you. bovs! We will follow you in our thoughts wherever you go, and God grant that ere long you will be with lIB once again for .good and that peace will again reign supreme and England's foes will be vanquished. It is very gratifying to note that while Lance-corporal Harriet was on his leave he received a substantial gift, in hard cash, from the Penyjgroes Reception Committee. We must have fallen on evil days in Aber- gu-ili when we allow a young lad to be l.oifoured in this way by people who are, comparatively speaking, stranarere to him, and we ourselves do nothing in tlhis direc- tion. In the matter of voluntary enlist- ment Abergwili led the way, and yet when- ever any of on-- young soldiers come home on leave from France no official recognition is accorde3 them. Where Bre the City Fathers? Are they too taking a long rest like the dear old Parish Council? During the last few weeks we have re- oeived many lettem from our gallant lads abroad, and they all breathe the Spirit of confidence that they will all return to Blighty this year. May there be a happy re-union this year, under tne old chesnut tree as in days of yore, when cheer- ful melodies freely flowed. It i3 with greao pride we hear that an- other distinguished soldier, intimately con- nected with Abergwili, namely, Major R. F. C. Schomberg, of the Seaforth High- landers, has iust received the D.&.O. for services rendered in the Mesopotamia cam- paign last year. Major Schomberg is a nephew of Mrs. Morris, Brynmyrddin, his mother being a Miss Apadam, of Middleton Hall. No doubt it will be of interest to those of 1 our boys who are in the 4th Welsh to learn that a memorial has now been put up in Abergwili Churchyard to an old comrade-in- arms, Corporal Wm. Evans, of the jjAth Welsh Regiment, who died of dysentry at Benha, Egypt, on the 1st of December. 1915. This is the first memorial of its kind to be put uip in Abergwili Churchyard. The New Year has brought in many changes in our railway regulations. Several trams have been knocked off, while the fares have also been increased. But an exceptional change has taJcen place in quite another direction. The officials on our line have always been most teourteous, but since the advent of the new regulations, seem to go out of their way, to give each passenger his money's worth. Last Saturday evening while travelling by the last train, from Car- marthen. and on reaching our destination, we were given a little extra information by an official, "ho supplemented the usual bare announcement of Abefrgwili! Aber- gwilJ: with All change for B vlchbach." We expect that next time we will hear some more superfluous irformation, for instance All change for Dalpan" or Piaity- clatshes. However. in the dark and dreary days a little novelty is not unwel- come. Las? Tuesday an old Inhabitant of the parish, Mr. Tom Jones, Penpolion, left us for Resolven, where he intends residing with his daughter, Mm Davies. Mr. Jones has spent practically his whole life in this neighbourhood, having been employed for a great many years on the estates of Ystrad- wrallt and Brvnmyiddin, and no doubt tt is a great wrench to him to break his connec- tion with the old neighbourhood. Air. Jones and his family will take with them the best wishes of an for their future happi- ness in their new home. We hear that our enterprising motorist, Mr. Jones, ;ntends to extend his weekly motor-'bus trips as far as Nantguredig. This is a step in tne right diraction, for and will' prove a great boon o those who have to attend Carmarthen market. Now that the railway fares have been increased, Mr. Jones's luxurious cars are patronised more than ever, as was proved last market day, when .the cars were packed each trip. We wish Mr. Jones further succss in his beneficient enterprise.

RHEUIA TISM.-KIDNEY TROUBLE Rheumatism is due io urio acid crystals I in the joints and muscles, the result of ex- cessive uric acid in the system tnat the kidneys failed to remove I as nature in- tended, and this acid is also the cause of backache, .'uiubago, 6ciatica, gout, urinary trouble, stone, gravel, dropsy. Eetora Tablets, a specific based on modern medi- cinal science are thei successful treatment, and have cured numberless obstinate cases after the failure of all other tried remedies, which accounts for them superseding out-of- date medicines sold at a price beyond all but the wealthy. Women frequently suffer from ills, aches and pains, under the impression that they are victims of ailments common to their sex, but more oftfen than not it is due to the kidneys, and in such cases Estora Tablets will set them right. Estora Tablets-an honest remedy at an honest price -1/3 peJ- box of 40 tablets or 6 boxes for 6/9. All Chemists or postage free from Estora. Co., 132, Charing Cross Road, London, W C. Carmarthen Agent A. 1. Jones, M.P.S., 16 Lammae-street. (P281-23:2

LL A XFTHAXGEL-RHOSYCORN. A meeting of the Sheep-Dog Trials Com- mittee was held at the schoolroom on the 22nd ult. An application from the sewing class to allocate a portion of the prococds of the trials towards providing socks, gloves, etc., for the soldiers of the parish. was discussed), when it was decided to com- ply with the request,the comforts to be sent to the front through the medium of the committee.

LAMPETER TOWN 60UNGIL A meeting of the above was held at the Victoria Hall on Thursday evening, Jan. 4th, when there were present:—Councillor J. S. Jones (mayor (in the chair); Alder- men Walter Davies, Evan Evans, Lewis Jone?, and W. Jones; Councillors D. Davies, W. Davies (manciple), T. W. Jones, D. Thomas, Evan Davies, LI. Bankes-Price, and W. Davies, College-street; Mr. J. E. Lloyd, town clerk; Mr. E. D. Rees, assis- tant clerk; and R. W. Ashman, surveyor and inspector. The Inspector read his report of the work done during the month, which show ed that the health and sanitary posi- tion of the town was satisfactory, no: case of infectious disease having beefi-notified during the past five months. Some repairs had been done at Capeli, and the new reservoir had been cleaned out; The Mayor proposed that tlieir heartiest j3omgratula,tio,ns Should be fe'erit to the Right Hon. Lloyd George upon his op- pointment as Prime Minister. He was the first Welshman to occupy that digni- fied position, and they were proud of him. He sincerely hoped the new > Prime Mini. ster wotild be the means of securing ever- lasting peace. It was decided that a Sfnrcre vote ot thanks should be Sent ro Dr. Lloyd, Wind- sor. afid Professor Scott. St. DaVia's Col- lege. for tlieir contributions 6f £ 1 each to the Patriotic Furict The Mayor announced that a very suc- cessful concert towards the Patriotic Fund had been held at the Victoria Hall on foxing Night by Mr. W. Lewis and his excellent Pierrot. Troupe. The gross re- ceipts were JB55, and it was eipected that a sum of C25 would be handed over to the Patriotic Fund after, defraying all ex- penses. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Ir. W. Lewis and his troupe for their kindness. The Mayor referred to the honour be- stowed) upon one of their boys, viz., Mr. Edward Griffiths, son of the late Mr. Gri- ffiths, Royal George, who had been deco- rated with a Distinguished Service Medal for valour in the Royal Navy, and he hoped that other Lampeter boys, would gain distinctions. An appeal for help towards Lord' Kit- chener s Home for invalided soldiers and sailors were referred to the Patriotic Com- mittee, as well as an appeal from the Na- tional Lift-boat Association* It was resolved to support the recom- mendation of the Wandsworth Town Coun- cil in reference to British trade after the war. and to put a stop to "dumping" of foreign goods. Industries should be set on fc-ot in Cardiganshire and Carmarthen- shire, and the Government should render assistance to place them on a sound basis. Alderman Walter Davies proposed that land should be secured in order to grow more produce for the population, and that an application should be ser.t to Mr. Har- ford on the matter. This was seconded by Councillor David Davies, and passed unanimously. The report of Police-Inspector Jones was read Client the common lodging-house, which was satisfactory. In submitting his report of the Lights and Streets Committee. Councillor W-ii. Davies, College-street, called attntion to the lack of observance by the inhabitants of a certain bye-law, which provided that all householders should dear falls of snow in front of their premises, and that a bet- ter observance would be made on future occasions. A comnlaint having been received that some houses in Bridge-street were without water, it was decided that the road be dug up at the expense of the landlords of the respective premises, in order to find out where the leakage was, as it was found out that the main-pipe was in per- fect order. > Alderman Walter Davies, chairman of t-he Markets and Fairs Committee, re- ported that the sum of 6is, 7d. had! been received in tolls from X;j|he* December mart. Councillor T. W. Jones- presented the report of the Health Committee, which recommended that the Surveyor should lend the old rods to any competent person who required them for drainage purposes. Councillor D. Jones, in the report of the Hall and Library Committee, complained ■that one of the room*! of the hall had been' let for holding a meeting without his knowledge or consent, and it was decidedl that the hall, or any part thereof, should not be let without authority from the Chairman. The Finance Committee recommended that the amount at which the Market Buildings are injured be increased from £ 720 to LI.OC.D, but the matter was ad- journed for further inquiries.

j The Rev. W. J. Williams, of Goginan, ha« accepted the pastorate' of Cwmivor and Llacgadook Baptist Chwchea.

LAMPET-ER POULTRY SHOW This show was held on Friday, January 5th, and proved highly successful, although tne weather was most unpropitious. The Mayor (Councillor J. S. Tones) wa« the president, while Alderman Walter Davies was chairman of tie committee. The com- mittee are to be congratulated upon secur- ing the services of Mr. Terwyn Davies, Eurfaen, Lampeter, as hon. secretary, be- cause he is full of energy, skill, end'per- severance, rnd fulfilled hie arduous part to the satisfaction of all. Alderman W. Jones was the hon treasurer, fond he can always 00 reliod on. The judge was Mr. W. H. Sylvester, Sheffield, whose awards, as far o^TWe wer" admirable As many as 273 etxlubits had been sent in the different classes, and it meant a deal of work to the committee and secretary, but everything pa.ssed off without; a fiitch. The following is a list of the awards:— LIVE POULTRY. Leghorn (any variety), cock or hen—1, Dd. Rees, 16, Glanavon-street. Taibach Port Talbot; 2, W. Lewis, Myrtle Hdl, Llandilo; 3, Idris Jones, Lampeter; 4. W. T. Sherlock, GLsfryn, Glevering-street, Lianelly. Campine or Ancona cock or hep--1, Ed- wards and Paviee, Railway Hotels Llandilo; 2, D. T. Jones, Dolfor. Chliau Aeron; 3, Miss Davies, Sarnhelen, Lampeter; 4, A. T. W^WIey. Glen holme, College-square, Minorca, or Andalusian cock or cockerel- 1 and 3. John Roberts, Lampeter; 2, J. LI. Evans, 16, Penybank-road, Ammanford; 4, John Roberts, Lampeter. Orpington (any variety) cock or hen—1 2, and special, Idris Jones, Lampeter; 3, S. W. Thomas. Glasfryn, Forest-Fach, Swansea; 4, J. Jonee, Ingledew, Burry Port. Plymouth Rock (any variety), cock or ccokerel—1 and special, L. Terwyn Davies, Lampeter; 2, T. J. Jones, O.M., Llanwnen; 3, J. Hughes-Reet, Tho Woodlands, Pwil, LJanelly; 4. Geo. Hughes, Brynheulog, Grovesend, Pontardulais. 91 Plymouth Rock (any vrnety) hen or jlrl' L. Terwyn Davjee, Lampeter; 2 and 4. D. Jones, 3, Broncynon-terra«^ Aber- dare; 3, J. Hughffi-Rees, PwlJ, Llartelly. yatidott.) (any variety) cock or cockerel J • Pontfaen, Pencader; 2 rP• T- J- Williams, Lampeter; 3, E. Griffiths, Penlan, Lampeter. Wyandotte (any vari ety) hen or pullet—1 and special, ldris Jones. Lampeter; 2 D. Price atil Son, Ystradgynlais; 3, Edwards Bros.. ia, Nantymopl-row, Nuntjmoel ■ fl T. J. Wilham", Lampeter. Rhode Island Red cock or cockerel—1 Ioris Jones, Lampeter; 2, Driver J. Thomas' A ri i Gware°edisaf, Maesycrugiau, 3 and •DU Jone8' Penygraig, Pencader. it J) ode Inland Red, hen or pullet-I, Id-is Jcnes, Lampeter; 2, Idris Jonea; 3, D. J. Davies, Brynamiran; 4, O. H. Williams, Glaslyn, LIandrindod S^K (any variety), cock or hen-1, J. Griffiths, Cefn Poultry Farm, Cwmllynfell; 2, Mrs. R. LX. Jones, Borth; 3, D. Joiie- Derlwyn, Capet Dewi; 4, B, Falcon- Gale, Game (InJian included), cock or hen any variety)—1, Edwards and Davies, LlandiJo; 4 Mason and Edwards, Nantymoel P Yards, near Bridgend 3, John 'Thomas. 1 Colliery C-ott, Crosshands, Lianelly 4 D Dalies, Ffo^helyg, Cribyn. Best type of Layer, pare or ercgs-bred- u i At 9?edy^of' Llanddewi; 2, S*J. l^vans, Feterwell. L»am|iet^r* 3 E D Rees, Lampeter; 4, T, Robeits, Plasybnn' Lampeter. Bantam (any varietyi, cook or ben-I. Hilda Jones, Lampeter: 2, Mason and Ed- wards, Xantymoel Poultry Yards, Bride- end;3, w. W Ma,shaii Heath Linn, \\cdla.rl-roid. Parry Dock; 4, Mrs. Idi"6 Jones, Lampeter. Crak or 'ien, .U,y othor variety than above mentioned—1. Edwards and Davies, Llan- cilo. 2, S. W. Thomas, Fore-t-FLeh; 3 lriris Jones, Lampeter; J. J. Davies, oettws, Anin anford. or ben, pace not o rv^ed £ 1 1, Thomas, Fore5t-Fach; j ierWy" P,av,es' Limpeter; 3, Edwards and Davies, Llandilo; 4, John Roberts Lampeter The silver cup for the beft bird in the show was awarded to Messrs* Edwards and Davies, Lla idilo; the epecsal prize for the l*st bird bred in 1916 to Mr. Terwvn ^,aiV1^' Vair,peter and the »Pw»l beet for 1 ,,n,^lls" game '-ock to Messrs. Mason and Edwards, XantymoeJ. The proceeds were in aid of the Mayoress' Soldiers' Fund.

GUARD YOUR CHILD'S THROAT PEPS ARE THE REAL SAFEGUARD AGAINST COUGHS, COLDS, AND CHILLS. There is always a lot of threat trouble anong children in the ecrty days 01, the new year. Even if they escapfe bronciutis or croup, bew easy it is for a seemingly simple cold to bring about serious and oft- times permanent chest mischief There is danger, too, of pleurisy or pneumonia, for the chests ce children are susceptible to judder, changes from heat to cold. The careful mother will guard against • those dangers by keeping handy a box of Peps. This pleasant, breatheable medicine, in tablet form, is a real safeguard again,t colds, and throat sorenes&. *ie great fault of the old-fashioned home remedies for coughs and coldj is that tficv dc not cure, but merely hide for a time the prominent symptoms. Ordinary cough nuxturee, sold over the counter, are often even verse, for they usually contain opiu o, cblorali morphia., and other pernicious drugs. Peps, on the other hand, relv 01. the ecotning, healing, antiseptic, end gt.rreicidal properties of certain rare eat* rees whi. h take the form of air, and aro breathed into the lungs as the tablets dilssolve in the mouth. All children take rapidly to Peps, which can be talken with ari^olute siiifety. One littlo Peps ta.blet at bed-time will clear the throat and chest of the day'o dust and cold- ,ec-i-ins that may have invaded the breath- UI passages and so enable the little eves to sleep without coughing fits. A few pp-pg tablets before starting- out in the raw, cold, morning air, is also an invaluable safeguard. Breatheable Peps strengthen the throat, and chest by direct contact, and I.re proved the most effective agent for warding off coughs, colds, tore throat, and other chest perils of sudden weather changes. Of all chemists at 1/3 or 3/, per 00, post free &t same prices from The Peps Co Carlton Hill. Leeds. See the name Peps on the box and on each tablet Refuse all substitutes.

LLAKARTH Cynnaliwyd y te a'r cvngherdd a r-ierd dydd Calan. Daeth tyrfa luosog yn nghyj. Ar 01 digoni pawb parotowyd yr ysgoldy ar gvfer y cvngherdd. Y peth cyntaf ar y rhaglen oedd gwobrwyo plant yr Ysgol Sul am eu ffyddlondeb yn y flwyddyn dIi. weddaf. Rhoddwyd Tewtamentau Cymraeg l'r thai gadwodd yr oU o'r Suliau. sei Mary Edwards, Nesta Jones, NanCT Jonee, Evan James Davies, Trevor \Villiams, Gwynfor Williams, a Johnnie Thomas Rhoddwyd Testamentau gwerth llai o bris i'r Hem. Doohreinvyd y cyngherdd gan y plant y Band' of Hope yn canu tair can: r 5 Ysgol Sul," "Mae'r Iaohawdwriaeth Rad," a Paid a'm gadael dirion leeu." Cafwyd dadleuon, adroddiadau, a cfiajna ardderehog gan yr oil a gymerodd ran, a teimlad pawb c»>dd nai da oedd bod yno. Cafwyd hefyd ddarluroau wa* slides ar v "magic lantern," a mwynhawyd hwylli W 11 yn fawr. Ar 01 pasio pleidlais o ddiokb- garwch i'r Ficer am y te, ag i Mr. Tom Jonflls, Emporium, am manipulato'r Vas- tern, terfynwyd trwy ganu "God save the IT Ring." Derbynied y boneddigesau ein diolchgarwch pennaf ato weinyditfij s byrddau.