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[ALL RIGHTS RESEBVED.] PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE. BY PRIMROSE MoCONNELL, B.So., F.G.S. (Author of A Notebook of Agricultural Facta and figures," "Elements of Farming, etc.). LIGHT HORSE BREEDING. The Board of Agriculture for England has arranged to lav out £40,000 of the Development Fund on the improvement of light horses. Everyone who takes an interest -n this matter knows that there is in recent years a great deficiency in the number of this lighter class of horse, and this is an attempt M encourage the breeding of such. The money will bo ehieflv laid out for providing stallions to seive h bred mares, and one thousand of these wall be fr of charge. It also proposes to buy them out to farmers who are prepared to breed them: the veterinary examination will bt free c charge for all animals whose service is u"dei and for this a certificate of soundness will be IBSU FOR ARMY PURPOSES. In addition to this, it is intended to improve the mountain and moorland type of animals-tile native varieties which are the foundation of our ponies., cobs and polo ponieb, as it is from these that tempera- ment courage, intelligence, and hardiness «e obtained. There is also an attempt to be' revive the old pack-horse and the roadster bleeds the -eneral idea being to encourage or develop ttie breeding of the smaller class of horse-those for riding or driving. Of course, one of the gio<. tniw* behind the movement is the fact that there >s a t remendous shortage of horses for army PU1P°^; the advent of the motor has driven a very number of this class of horse off the road and con- sequently there has been a very large fallmg-off the breeding of them, so this movement is inaugura tt-d for the purpose of booming them again. MISUNDERSTANDING THE TUBERCULOSIS ORDER. ""41) are informed that there is a misunderstanding amon- dairy farmers as to the administration of the Tuberculosis Order, and that this is to be i;dnu^ tered with very great circumspection. letters and instructions have been issued ™ the Order to act as a safeguard, by way ing the officittls how they are to set about the matter. and they are distinctly told not to go too ,fa,t. The writer, however, has very grave doubts on this matter, and these doubts are due to the wav in which the Board of Agriculture Order le- garding the Milk Standard has been administered. When that Order came out there wore a £ o Uistruc fcions and covering letters issued to the officials, but those have been completely ignored by magistrates, police officials, and analysts, scores of whom have made a dead set to secure convictions in spite of the instructions issued. INNOCENT PEOPLE PUNISHED. In this way many innocent people have been punished, and almost everyone an the dairy trade knows of oases where the Order has been used against them, and where no attention was paid to the faict that the defendant should be allowed to prove his innocence if he possibly caii-in fact the Order has been mal-administered by the officials ever siiic-e it came out-and therefore, we want some fur ther and stronger proof to persuade us that the Tuberculosis Order will not follow the same fate notwithstanding the issuing- of letters and mstruc tions. The writer would have greater faith in the methods of administration if the officials themselves, had to pay out of their own pockets for any mistakes thev made, instead of out of the ratepayers pockets. It is to be hoped that there will be no trouble, but we shall believe that when we see it. SALT FOR PIGS. The old idea was that to give salt to pigs was a very great mistake, and that it actually poisoned rmAJ TaT K 2 actually happ™, £ -J-J a little more about matter, HO called poisoning were simply tho^ h mush salt or saline bodies had been gnw hotel, and various other institutions All this stuff has doubtless already had salt add and if a little more salt is put in, at can be seen that £ f»*u" h,ch is on* and might therefore be set down oy people to be due to the small quantity of salt last "added, but in the ordinary cases no such c°ntmgeney arises and such foods as maiae, nimuiings, and those which are usually fed to pigs actually requ*. as much salt as possible. THE AMOUNT REQUIRED. The writer at one time had a good deal to do with the feeding of pigs, and was accustomed to B their food regularly salted, that food consisting prin nt^ meal, pea meal and various other • of com mixed with whey from cheese by-produ t (French Government made MS". bl'°i''ea'0irursed cooking), to keep t e must be used if household sv ill is to dc usci, mad<J for this. but otherwise the actual giving of salt with food is the proper course to foHow. EXPERIMENTAL WORK. Experiments on farms are very difficult to carry out, the reason being that there are ao ^^r^ptatcd ;n,r circumstances and that they can only be repeated mv-e in a twelve month. It must be remembered that results obtained by mammal ptota may bo*^ misleading, as we have to considei a 8 circumstances. Mr. Hall showed from nients at Rothamsted that it was necessary to allow a wide margin of error, say 10 per cent, before anj- thing could be done in the way of drawing in ore"'c from experimental results. Apart from the ques of variations in the soil, there are variations in tl climate, in the rain-fall, and seasonable vaiiatio which mav upset things very much, lor instance, a certain result is obtained with manures in a « season, it immediately provokes the J" would have happened if the season and conversely. Then again, if the expenmem^ « being tried on different kinds of plants in I'lass? let us say Gartons Abundance oa s and e old Tam Finley oats, the same manure might posBlbly give different results once more. FIELD EXPERIMENTS. As a matter of fact, there are so many tucuav stances connected with experimonta wor m e that a great deal of elimination must be carried out and only one thing tried at a. time, and even 1 the results may be misleading if the weather is not suitable. There is a very great need to repeat experiments over and over again and to try them in different districts so as to find out agieemen m results, and in this way arrive at a sounder colicill- sion becauce differences in results may nusload one altogether if followed too blindly. In field mxpert ments it is a good thing to apply a dressing of any yiven manure to a strip of land from the top of the field to the bottom simply for the purpose of testing the variations of soil which may occur in that field. The result obtained from the bottom may be quite different from that of the top or middle, unc every expedient, must be adopted to eliminate such confusing circumstances as these, and a wide niai„i'i of error allowed for even then. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT. Frosted Mangolds: An O'Brienite.—If mangolds get frosted they arc sure to rot, just the same as potatoes or appks. It is a matter of degree, how- ever, and when growing with the leaves over them they can stand a lot without injury. If frosted in the heap before covering, the nipped ones on outside are sure to rot. It is safest to run no risks and get them up before risk of frosting comes. P.S.—The author will be pleased to answer through this column such queries with regard to matters of Agriculture, etc., as arc likely to be of general interest to readers. Letters should be addressed to Primrose McCcmiell, 69, H-ighgate, Kendal.
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MARKETS. CATTLE. WELLINGTON (Salop), June 2.-325 fat cattle, against 380 last week. Although many of the animals were especially prime fed, and mado up to £ 38 5s for a bullock weighing 1 n c.wts, still, on the average, prices showed a further fall from last week, best fed beasts making about 42s 6d per live cwt, against 45s last week. Sneep were also shown :n shorter numbers and met with an improved demand, nice ripe tegs making d, and fat lambs d per IL). 4 2 more than last week. Bacon pigs cheaper, but porkers atout maintained their price. WOLVERHAMPTON, June 4.—-Cattle trade slow, with a further reduction in prices, prime Herefords averaging about 42a 6d, and Shorthorns 41s per live c.wt.. while 8d per lb. was the average dead weight price; secondary beasts realised 368 to 38s, and in- ferior 3Cb to 33s per live cwt. Sheep trade again easier, 1st quality tegs making 9d per lb., but lambs reelised last week's quotations. Pigs cheaper, bacons making 126, and porkers 12s 6d per score. SHREWSBURY, May 30.—At this special sale 1,487 store cattle were offered, including many lots of very useful quality; trade slow and dragging, and a lelearanoa by no means effected, although some very high prices were realised. A bunch of Here- ford bullociis, weighing 8 cwts., made £ 21, or 49s 6d per live cwt., while a lot, of 9 cwts. each, were bought in at the high price of JB22 17s 6d. Some Devon steers and Hereford heifers were sold for about 40^ per live cwt., and Shorthorn heifers for grazing or bulling at 42s to 44s. Irish Polled steers made from 37 6d to 39s. Irish Horned bullocks, of 10d to lli cwts., JB19 7 6d to L21 10s; and a useful lot of Polled Angus steers, of 9 cwts., L22 10s. Some useful Welsh and Shorthorn yearlings could be bought at E9 10s, and bulling heifcrt £ 10 to JB12 each. (June 3rd).-Fair show of store cattle in the market; some useful barren heifers made 44s 6d per live cwt., and Cross-bred steers of 843 owts., ;bi3 10s h; there wae also a pretty keen demand for nice-bred Hereford yearling bullocl,-s. Dairy cows were rather lacking in quality, but the demand re- mained steady. Roaring calves very dear, making up to 81s. Store pigs rather cheaper, especially BOWS and pigs and young pigs of about 8 to 10 weeks old. SHREWSBURY, June 3.— Rather more cattle in the market. 217 being offered, against 168 last week. Trade slow, prime Herefords making about 8d. and Shorthorns 7d per lb.. prices on the whole be.-n.g about JE1 per head lower than last week. Both sheep and lambs were a rather firmer trade, especially the latter; ripe wethers made 9id to 9d, and fat 4 2 lambs lOd to 10d per lb. Pigs not selling so well, prices showing a fall of about 6d per score. LEICESTER, May 31.Store cattle in very good demand, the late high values being firmly maintained. A very poor supply of dairy cows (only 10), which advanced in price on last week. Rearing caheil made ecioeptional prices, from 30s to 65s per head. TREGARON, June 3.-At the fair to-day about 340 store cattle, 2,000 store sheep, and 1175 pigs were shown. Most of the cattle were young beasts of middling quality. These met a steady demand at prices about similar to the last fair. Sheep were chiefly couples; Welsh ewes and Cross-bred lambs made up to E2 per couple, while Welsh ewes and lambs made up to 35s, or 9s per oouple above last year's price. Shearing wethers made from 17s to 20s per hoad, or an .increase of 2s per head, as compared with last year. LEICESTER. June 4.—Shorter supply of beef. and trade against the sellers, heavy-weight cattle not making more than 7, and the lighter weight 7ld per lb. Firm demand for best quality mutton at 8d to 8d per lb., whiie lambs were rather better sold than last wee!ç, best quality making lOd to 10d per lb. rigs were not in very keen request, prices rang- ing from 11s to 12s 6d per score. RUTHIN, June 3.-About 30 fat beasts offered, all grass-fed; trade excellent, high prices being obtained. Shcpp are still being shown in the wool; trade very good, although lower prices had to be accepted, ow- ing to the large number of Iambs now in the market, still a fair clearance was effected. About 600 lambs were penned, and trade ac one time was very slow, but improved towards the close of the market, prices o* an average being about id per lb. lower than at the last market. NEWPORT, Wed., June 4.-There was a slight falling off in the number of cattle, sheep, and lambs offered here to-day as compared with a week ago, but there was a fair supply of calves and pigs. Prices were firm all round, and there was a good demand. JLlotatlom :-Be!st beef 8d per lb., seconds 7. d to 7%d. oows ind bulls, 6d to 6sd; best wether mutton- LJd to 9d, ewes 7d to 8cl lamb 10; calves, 9d to lid; pigs—porkers 14s 3d to 14s 6d, baconers llfis 3d v: b 6d, and oows 9s per score. HEREFORD, Wed., June 4.—A quick trade, jnd prices were good. Larger supply of beef than last week and prices advanced from 8d to 843d per li,. for best quality. Store cattle in slow trade, but prices high. Sheep in short supply, and prices :n dined to .be higher. Shorn wethers made 94d, and fat sheep id per lb. more than last week. Lambs not quite so dear-lOd to lO;àd. Pigs small show, and 2 not quite so dear. Veal firm, with big supply. PENCADER, iFri., June 6.—Heavy consignments of catt' i" and of pigs have been despatched from Penoader during the week, at but slightly changed prices since last Friday's quotations. Light-weight and middle-weight porKors are firm at 9s 3d per score live weight woaners (or litters), according to size and weight, from 19s to 26s per head; lamos, r 5d per lb.; yearling sheep, 4d to 4gd old sheep :n 2 poor demand, 3d to 3 £ d per lb.; calves, 3-gd to 5d; two-year-old heifers and bullocks averaged 34s to 36s per cwt. old cows, JM 10s to 912 10s; yearling store cattle, £ 9 to £ 9; two-year-old st-orens, Elo to L12; eggs not graded, &! per 1<20; butter fresh unsalted lumps for factory blending, lid per lb.; salted in tubs and oasks. 1043d to lid; pound rolls, Is ex basket. PROVISIONS. HEREFORD, Wed., June 4.—Slight increase :n prices of live poultry-fowls made 4s to 5s 6d per couple, ducks 4s 6d to 5s 6d, small ducks 7d each. Short supply of dressed poultry—chickens 5s 6d to 6s 6d per couple, ducks 6s to 7s; hen eggs 13 for Is (wholesale 14), duck eggs ten and eleven for Is; butter la per lb. (wholesale lid). NARRERTH, Thurs., June 5.—Quotations—Butter —cask lOd per lb., pound rolls .J; eggs 14 to 16 foi- la, live fowls 4s to 5s per couple, live ducks 5s to 5s 6d; beef 7d to 9d, mutton id to lOd. lamb lOd to lid. veal 7d to 9d, and pork 9d to lOd per lb.; Welsh cheese, 5d per lb. WHITLAND, Fri., Juno 6.—There was a fair attendance and supply. Quotations :-Butter-salted 1 2 (in cask) lGjd, unsalted (in lumps) 10 £ d. salted (in pound rolls) lid to ll £ d per lb.; eggs fourteen to s.-xteen for L8; rabbits 7d to 7d; live fowls 6s to 6s 6d per couple, dressed poultry lld per lb; veal 6d to 7d, beef 8d to 9d, mutton 9d to 10d. lamb 10d to lid per lb. NEWCASTLE EMLYN. Fri., Juno 6.—There was a good attendance. A good supply of butter sold well at following prices:-In unsalted lumps for factory blending purposes, 10d per lb. in casks, salted ready for retail, lDid to 10d, according to 4 2 quality; in pound rolls, Is per lb. Young poultry scarce at from 7d to per lb. alive or from 3s 9d to 5s 6d per icouple ducks very scarce at from 4s to 5s 6d per couple; old fowls from 2s to 3s 6d per couple. Porkers a good demand at 8s 6d per score; sows from 5i1 to 6s per ore; weaners doing good trade at from 18s to 23s each. Old sheep. Fair trade at from d. to 3d per lb. yearling iiheep (a good supply.) sold at from 4d to 4d for ewes and 31d for rams; lambs selling well at 4d per lb. Calves 4d to 4i<l per lb. rearing calves from 25s to 30s each, according to age; fat bulls' from 2&s to 31s per cwt, and fair demand: yearling store cattle from E7 to L9 each, two-vear-old ditto from 29 to J612 each, three-year-old ditto from JB12 to L14 10s each; fat cattle scarce-up to 36s per cwt.; fat cows from 24s to 27s per cwt. cows with calves from E12 10s to 916 each; heifer and calves from C9 10s to J312 each. a fair trade. Meat: Beef 6d to lOd per lb., lamb lOd to Is per lb., mutton 9d to lOd per lb.. and veal 6d to IOd per lb. Trout, Is per lb.; cgg-s., 7s V per 120. LLANDILO, June 7.—The market to-day was not so brisk, and the supply exceeded the demand. Quotations:—Fresh butter ''s per lb., tub ditto lid, eggs 13 and 14 for Is, duck eggs Id each, cheese- Welsh :5d per lb., cream and Caerphilly 8d and 8id. honey Is per lb. rabbits 8d each, leverets 4d and 5d each poultry—chickens trussed from 3s to 3s 3d each, ditto alive. 4s 6d a couple. fowls trussed lid per lb. fish-salmon 2s per Ib., sewni Is 6d, trout Is: ,flannel-wbite Is id per yard, shirting Is Id, boys' ditto lid, serge coloured Is 5(1, hopsack Is 6d. ■kersev Is 4d. blouse flannel Is 2d. apron ditto from 1 Is 8rI to 2s 3d per yard., costume ditto 2-s 9d. ditto cloth (single width) 3s, ready-made shirts from 4s 9d
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CARDIGANSHIRE SMALL HOLDINGS INQUIRY AT GWENLLI, NEAR SYNOD INN. MR. LLOYD PRICE'S STRONG CRITICISM OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL. One of the most interesting inquiries ever held in connection with the Small Holdings Ac.t took place at Gwenlli Council Schoolroom on Thursday. the 5th inst-, when Mr. John Owen, Commissioner under the Board of Agriculture, heard evidence for and against the compulsory acquisition by the Car- diganshire County Council of the farm of Pannau for the purpose of small holdings. Mr. Evan Evans, clerk to the County Council, appeared on behalf of that body, and Mr. M. L. W. Lloyd Price, of Brynoothi, the owner of the farm, conducted his own case. The following councillors were also present:—Rev. W. Griffiths, Maenygroeti; Messrs. J. M. HoweU;, Aberayron; E. J. Davies, New Quay, and Jenkin Davies. Tirgwyn. Mr. Evan Evans stated he appeared to support an application made by the Cardiganshire County Council to the Board of Agriculture to confirm a compulsory order made by the Council on the 5th of February last to aoquire the farm of Pannatt :n that district. The farm comprised about 72 acres, and now occupied by Mr. Wm. Davies, a yearly tenant, at a rental of JEM, and the property of Mr. Lloyd Price. The Council were desirous of acquir- ing this farm to divide it into small holdings. Four applications had been sent in from persons residing in the immediate neighbourhood in January last. The applicants were: Mr. Wm. Davies (tenant), who applied for 50 acres of it; Miss Sarah Davies. sister of the tenant, applied for four acres; Mr. Dd. Thomas, Pantycasteil, Caerwedros, about eight acres, and Mr. Evan Jonesi, smith, Caerwedros, about 10 acres. The applications came before the sub-com- mittee in January last, and two members—Messrs. E. J. Davies and Jenkin Davies-were appointed to interview the applicants and inspect the farm. They reported favourably as to the applicants, and the suitability of the farm. A resolution was conse- quently passed to acquire the farm. The resolution of the sub-committee was confirmed by the Council on the 13th of February. On the 26th of February Mr. Parry wrote the first letter to Mr. Lloyd Price in which he asked whether Mr. Lloyd Price was willing to treat for the farm under voluntary agreement for the purpose of supplying small holdings. Mr. Price replied on the 27th that he intended putting the farm up for sale by auction, and that if the County Council seriously intended taking it, he had no objection. The tenant and his ancestors had been in occupation for generations. It seemed a little hard that if the tenant was willing to give as much as the County Council for it that he sh) lid not get it. On the 1st March Mr. Parry wrote a second letter in which he thanked Mr. Price for II.s letter of the 27th (February, -but that be did lot give a definite answer as to whether he was willing to treat for the sale of the farm under voluntary agree- ment. In the event of their failing to agree, to refer the question of price for arbitration. No rrply to that letter was received. Having had no reply he proceeded with the Order and gave the nec.-ss^r'v notice on the 17th of March last. The not, o« was also published in the usual way. Nothing fuithor was heard until the 17th of April last, wh n Mf Parry rrceived a letter in which Mr. Pl'. stulvri that he had sent a notice of objection to the Secre- tary of the Board of Agriculture, and a copy of which he enclosed. In the notice Mr. Price only stated that he objected. He (Mr. Evans) wrote t Mr. Price on the 26th of May asking him to be ,good enough to specify the grounds of his objections to the Order. He did not wish to make a paint of that though. He believed he had been able to satisfy the Commissioner that the place was needed for small holdings. It only remained for him to prove that the farm was suitable for that purpose. He would remind the Commissioner that in this application they had not contravened any restrictions imposed by the Act of Parliament. Alderman E. J. Davies, New Quay, in reply to Mr. Evan Evans said that he was an ex-chairman of the Cardiganshire County Council, an alderman of that -body, and a member of the Small Holdings Com- mittee. He knew Pannau farm very well, and knew it before the commencement of the present pro- ceedings. There were two villages Clos-Cl by the farm,-Castell and Llwyndafydd. He rememberel the applications coming before the sub-committee, and as a result of which, he and Councillor Jenkin Davies were asked to interview the applicants, and to inspect the farm. They reported the result of the same to the Committee. They considered the applicants were in every way desirable ones. After consulting Mr. Jenkin Davies he was of opinion that the farm was quite suitable for small holdings, and having regard to the fact that it was adjacent to two villages it could be divided into two or three small holdings, and also that the Council oould. let the farm without fear of incurring any loss. By Mr. Price—He considered that the four people were proper ones to get small holdings, Mr. Price—Do you know what Miss Sarah Davies (an applicant) is going to do with the small holding? Witness—Cultivate it personally herself. Continuing—She lived in the village of Castell. She was not going to appear as a witness before them that day. She held no land at present. She never held land herself be'fore ,but was a daughter of Pannau farm. She was a single woman living with her mother. Cwmcynon had been taken by the County Council, and had been split up into small holdings. He could not remember the acreage of that farm. He could not say why the tenant had applied to the Council, but he knew that the tenant had had notice to quit. Witness had heard a rumour that the farm was for sale. He knew nothing of the application until it came before the small hold- ings sub-committee. He had known Davies the tenant for many years. Mr. Price-Do you think that the. County Council, or any other council, are justified, when a farm is to be offered for sale in small holdings, to compel the landlord to hand it over to the tenant at a les-s price than it is worth in the market? Do you think that is fair between man and man? Mr. E. J. Davies—That is rather a big question. When a farm is for sale. that is the best motnent that the County Council can step in. Mr. Prie-Don't you think that the Council ought to buy it in the open market? Here followed a short discussion as to the relevancy of pressing for Mr. Davies opinion, who wa-s not an expert on land, whpn Mr. Price replied that it was the only way in which he could feel the pulse of the County Council. Mr. Evan Evan (clerk)—We shall give you value for the farm. Mr. Pi,ieo-That remains to be seen. nc' Clerk—Two things they as County Council had to prove, that the applicants were desirable ernes, and that the land was suitable. Mr. Price—The tenant had the option of buying in the open market on the 17th of June next. The farm had been valued bv a gentleman who on one occa-sion at any rate had acted for the Board of Agriculture, and the tenant was given every opportu- nity of buying- the farm nrivatelv but had refused Mr. Davi es (the tenant! ultimately said he would go I to the County Council and get it cheaper. If they as Council were going to act a.s honest and just men they would take cognisance of these things. If the Cardiganshire County Council only knew what was said of them they would improve their ways- (To the Clerk, who was laughing)—It is very easy for you to laugh, Mr. Evans. Councillor Jenkin Davies said he lived about 2 of a mile from Pannau farm. He knew Mr. Davies the applicant and his sister. She lived on the farm with her brother until lately. He considered Miss Davies a. desirable applicant, and could manage live acres very well. The applicants were the kind of people that the County Council should help. He went over the farm with Alderman E. J. Davies- By Mr. Price—He would say that the farm was suitable for small holdings. Mr. Pric.e—To shorten the proceedings, he was willing to give the show away as was said by ad- mitting that the farm was suitable as such. Clerk—W as Mr. Price also prepared to admit that the four applicants were suitable ones? If bO, he would not say another word. Mr. Price—That does not affect me. If you take the farm what it is to me how they farm ;t? (Laughter). By Mr. Price—They were not applying for the farm at the tenant's own terms. Mr. Price—I want you to answer me one question Mr. Davico5, for the benefit of the ratepayers of the County of Cardigan. Clerk—We will take care of them (laughter.). Mr. Price—Do you think it fair to do what the tenant of Pannau is doing? Do you consider it is honest dealing Witness—I don't know what you mean. Mr. Price—Do you think it right that any tenant who has ascertained that his holding is for sale should go to the County Council and try and get it cheaper Witness—The price asked by the landlord was too high. Mr. Price—Oh! then it was too high. In that case what objection had he to go into the open market for it? Would he do better by going to the County Council? Witness—I don't think so. Mr. Prioe- What were his intentions in going to the County Council then. Witness—Other persons had applied as well. You said that the price you offered the farm for was determined by a valuer. Maybe the County Council valuation will be higher. Mr. Price (with emphasis)—Then why doesn't the County Council go into the open market to buy like honest men? (loud cheers). Answer me that ques- tion. Commissioner—You insinuate that the Council aN not honest. Mr. Price—I'm not insinuating. I say they ara not if they don't do 80- Witness was going back to his seat when Mr. Price stopped him—One minute, Mr. Davies, I want your answer,, please. Witness—What answer? Mr. Price—An answer to the question I have asked you several times. Do you think it is fair play that when a landlord wants to sell his farm that the Council should stop him from selling in the open market? Witness—I don't think the Council want to get it cheaper than it would fetch in the open market. Mr. Price—Then why not buy it in the open market? Witness—They can get it in this way. Mr. Price—But do you consider it right? Wi t ness- Yes, I think it is right, and fair. We have the Small Holdings Act behind us. Mr. Tom Parry (county land agent) produced the applications for small holdings, and they all specified that they required land within reasonable distance. Mr. Parry then related how he had been in com- munication with Mr. Price, and that no reply had been received to his last letter until that reoeived r.11 which Mr. Price enclosed a copy of the notice of objection sent to the Board of Agriculture. No grounds for the objection were stated in that notice. Mr. Price—There were no need for specifying my grounda of objection. The Act does not require that that should be done. I notice you continually labour that point. It would be well if that was left out in future, being that there is no need for it. Mr. Parry—I merely mentioned it, an case people might think that you had mentioned your grounds of objection and that I did not wish to disclose them. Mr. Price—Oh, there might be something in that. When did you first come to know that the farm was for sale? Mr. Parry—I have no definite knowledge now that you are going to sell it. Mr. Price—Do you ta-ke the—(naming a certain newspaper)? Mr. Parry—Yes. Mr. Price—And you didn't notice anything? Mr. Parry—It was only a rumour that I heard, and that was only some two or three weeks ago. He didn't know five weeks ago. Mr. Price—Did you know three weeks ago that it was for sale? Mr. Parry—Maybe three or four weeks ago. Mr. Price—Oh, three of four weeks ago. Three, or four, or five, or six weeks. Which is it? Come, como (laughter). Mr. Parry—I cannot remember. Mr. Prioe-Will you swear that two months ago you didn't know that Pannau farm was for sale? Mr. Parry--Certainly,. I knew nothing of it. Mr. Price—Knowing Wales as well as I do, I will ask you, Mr. Parry, whether a neighbour did not tell you anything of it. Mr. Parry—He was away most of his time and seldom saw any of his neighbours. The first inti- mation ho had was a letter from the tenant on the 4th of January applying for a small holding. On the 17th January the committee interviewed the tenant. The application merely stated that the applicant wished to retain his farm. He (Mr. Parry) never heard it said that the farm was for sale. Mr. Price—Has the County Council gone into the open market to buy a farm? Mr. Parry—Yes, in the case of a farm near Cardigan. They make compulsory orders if they think it necessary. Mr. Price—The County Council has acquired a great deal of land in this neighbourhood? Mr. Parry—Not a great deal. Two farmsCwm- cynon and Erwanfawr, in the immediate neighbour- hood. Mr. Price—What portions of this farm do these applicants ask for? Mr. Parry-They are not allowed to specify any particular fields. They have not asked for any definite pieces. Mr. Price—Did you advise the oommittee to take up this farm? Mr. Parry—I reported favourably, and agreed with the conclusions of the committee. Mr. Price—But they listen to you? Mr. Parry—Not always. Mr. Price—But they don't pay you for nothing, do they? Mr. Parry—Sometimes they do. Mr. Price—You are a very lucky man (loud laughter). I must suggest to the County Council to reduce your salary (more laughter). The Clerk made a remark about the Board of Agriculture an independent party who. would see that fair play was given, when Mr. Price replied that the^ had no right to say that the Board of Agricul- ture was an independent party. They rushed small holdings on the country, The Commissioner remarked that he must get his say if Mr. Price attacked the Board of Agriculture in that manner. Mr. Price replied that he would be very glad if the Commissioner would do so, and he would be happy to cross-examine him. By Mr. Evans (clerk)—The County Council had not yet promised a single acre. They had only shown that there was request for land. There was no .ground for suggesting that the Council were in league with the tenant for acquiring this farm. Mr. Prilcc-Are you going to call the tenant? Clerk-Not I. Mr. Price—He was not going to call any witnesses. He would do no good by doing so. He was deter mined upon one thing—not to heed any threats. Threats were very idle things, and would do no good to anyone. 3 He felt very strongly when a farm was for sale that the County Council should go behind the owner's back and try to get it at a lower price than it would fetch at a public auction. This application bad been made simply and solely for that reason, and no other. He had been in posses- sion of that farm, which was one of several, since last, April twelvemonth. For certain reasons— political ones—he was going to sell the bulk of the property. He had given notice to the tenants simply and solely for the purpose of sale. He had nothing whatever against Dav.ies. He would like to see. Davies getting the farm. When he determined to put up the property for sale he said he was going to consider the sitting tenants. He offered the farm for £20 above the valuation price rather than that it should go into the open market. The tenant laughed in his face, and said he would do nothing of the kind, but that he would get the farm all the same. He wrote giving him the price and a certain amount of time to make up his mind. A part of the farm bad already been sold as a small holding, and the County Council had no right to interfere with that part. The sale would take place next Satur day week. The Act was intended to secure small holdings in the country, and not to secure land for the County Council. Bad blood was at the bottom of this inquiry, and if the Commissioner wished it, he would supply him with documentary evidence to show that. Commissioner—He did not want evidence to prove that.. Mr. Price (continuing)—If it would meet the inquiry he was prepared to make an offer to the County CounciL A portion of the farm had already been sold, and must remain 60, whatever happened. With regard to the rest of it, he would make this offer there and then. Would they consent to an arbitrator appointed by them jointly? The Clerk—No. Mr. Price—He would let them know the price it was offerod for to the tenant. It was £1,750. There was no secret about it. The valuer had assessed it at £1,730. Mr. Evan Evans—They had had a very entertain ing 1 hours, and something very unusual. They appeared before the Commissioner to ask him to report to the Board of Agriculture that the Order should be confirmed. They had to prove two facts. Firstly, that the farm was suitable for division into small holdings. That had been admitted by Mr. Price. Secondly, that there was a real demand for small holdings in the immediate neighbourhood. They had nothing to do with -bad blood. They must reserve to themselves the rights-conferred upon them by the Act, and consider the scheme. It was most unfair to make suoh suggestions against a public body who had several important duties to perform, and called upon to enforce this Act of Parliament. It was the first time that such suggestions were made. Mr. Price-Full time they were made. Mr. Evan Evans (continuing)—Their order was made on the 5th of February, and if confirmed, it would be confirmed as from that date. They didn't care what Mr. Price had done. He might have divi- ded it into 12 or 50 portions. If they could get their Order confirmed; they would acquire the whole of the land if they could let it at a profit to the Counbil. Mr. Price—Are you prepared to say that the Order will date back to the 5th February, and that under those circumstances you will have nobody to deal with but myself? Mr. Evan Evans—We don't care who the owner will be, we will serve the notice upon you. The Commissioner—He thought that Mr. Price was labouring under a sense of wrong. He had said a lot about the farm being in the open market. The Order had been made before Mr. Price had made t .known that it was for sale. Mr. Price—When the place waa put up for sale, it was put up genuinely, and not an attempt to evade the Act. Seeing that Mr. Parry lived close to the tenant he naturally came to the fconclusion that he knew of it. He was willing even then to treat for the purohase of the farm. Were they prepared to treat for it with the exception of the portion sold? The Clerk—If the Order is confirmed we can aoquire that. Mr. Price—I don't think you can. The Clerk^—Yes, under Section 41 of the Act. Mr. Prioe—Section 41 deals —— The Commissioner—Section 39. Have you sold any of your farms, Mr. Price? Mr. Prise—¥es, the fourth waa sold this morning. The Commissioner—Under this valuer? Mr. Price—Yes. This concluded a most interesting inquiry, Liie most entertaining ever held in the district, and as was aptly said by the crowd of audience after the termination, that they would only be too glad if -1 had lasted a few hours longer. No doubt, but it can be surmised that some were glad to see it over. The Commissioner was thanked for the patient hearing given to both aides-
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LLANSTEPHAN NOTES. On the 30th ult. a very interesting programme of vocal and instrumental music and recitations was performed at The Schools, under the conductorship of Miss F. William^ Bute Cottage, the members taking part being nearly all her pupils, to the num- ber of thirty. In past years a number of operettas has been most ^successfully performed, and this year Miss Williams decided to have a miscellaneous pro- gramme, thus giving more encouragement to indivi- dual efforts, which showed great talent, and patient and capable training of the.artistes from the youth ful age of four and indefinitely upwards. Years ago it was a reproach to Walea that instrumental music received little or no attention, except among the members of well-to-do families; but as far as this locality is concerned a great change for the better has taken place, the pianoforte being in general practice among the young. This combined with systematic voice training has produced a most effect- ive band of female vocalists which gives excellent prospects for the future of musto among the ladies. A few years ago this corner was considered one of the most musical in Wales, with the successful mixed, male, and ladies' choirsy who often returned home with the pride of victory. The material is at hand and badly needs development. Can no leaders be found once again, for old time's sake, to revive the glories of the days of the veteran Mr. Stephens and his son Mr. Edgar Stephens. Mr. Glanmor Williams and Miss Hannah Williams, The Bakery, all names honourably connected with past musical efforÜY Reverting to last week's programme, performers and organiser were heartily congratulated upon their unqualified success. The items performed by Dorothy and Ena Williams, Llanybri Vicarage, wee mites of four and sit:, were loudly applauded and encored. The glees were sweetly rendered, the voices blending nicely, with good tone and flexibility, while among the soloists are some remarkably pure voices, and who with proper and careful tuition and guidance will in the near future make themselves prominent in the musical world. The whole of the arrange ments were carried out by ladies even to the door keepers, only one mere man being allowed to darken tae fair picture, and he still lives to tell the tale- Mrs. Williams, Llanybri Vicarage, proposed a sincere vote of thanks to Miss Williams for her untiring energy with her pupils, and for the splendid treat which she had provided the audience. Miss L. G. Scott seconded, and the Rev. D. Williams, Llanybri Vicarage, supported, and the proposal was carried with applause. The National Anthem coiicluded the entertainment. The programme was a.s follows: — Pianoforte duett, Misses Williams; song and chorus, Gwladys Jones; pianoforte solo, Dorothy Williams; song and chorus, Olwen Williams; pianoforte solo. Mary song and chorus, Sarah Ann Williams; duett, Misses IHodwen Lewis and Edith Hoare (encored); song, Miss Violet Lewis; pianoforte duett, Misses Evans; recitation, Dorothy Williams; piano- forte solo, Miss Violet Lewis (encored); song and chorus, Lena Thomas; song, Miss Alice John; pianoforte duett, Misses Evans and Williams; song. Dorothy Williams and Ena Williams (encored); glee, "Thc Stream," The Choir; song, Miss Blodwen Lewis; pianoforte duett, Misses Lewis; song, Miss Nona Owen; duett, Sarah Ann Williams and Hannah Williams; song and chorus, Mary Lewis; pianoforte solo. Olwen Williams; song, Miss Phcebe Williams (encored); pianoforte solo, Miss Anne Evans; reci- tation. Miss Morris; pianoforte duett, Misses Evans and Owen; song, Miss Edith Owen; duett, Misses Owen and Lewis; song and chorus, Hannah Williams (encored); glee, "Merry the Choir; rccita tion. Miss Morris; glee, Carnobale," the Choir; "God Save the King." The Brass Band paid its first public visit to the neighbouring districts recently, when the ancient township of Laugharne was treated to its sweet strains, which soon enlivened the streets, the inhabi tan making their appearance very quickly. Being musically inclined and devoted followers of Terpsi- chore, a few were inclined to have a trip of the light fantastic to the tempting strains of the band. One or two rheumatically inclined veterans were also seen stepping nimbler than usual. Altogether a most pleasant evening was spent, and a favourable im- pression made by the band, trusting tangible results will follow in the near future. The members were afterwards treated to light refreshments at the Ship Under the presidenoy of Mr. W. Raymond, Park Villa, a meeting was held on Monday night, 2nd inst., when it was decided to hold this year's regatta on Wednesday, August 13th, the day following Car marthen fair, and the Laugharne regatta on Monday. the 11th August. There are excellent prospects for a successful and interesting programme, and the date this year is most favourable for the visitors, who will enjoy one event at least provided for the:r edification by a few of the inhabitants. The general manager and stakeholder this year again is Mr. J. ('. W. Bruce, who so successfully piloted last year's event. Votes for women" has caught on here. The efforts of the ladies last week has evidently made a convert of one young man who has oponlv confessed his attachment to the cause, and the lady. No bombs or infernal machines have been discovered in the vicinity of the building whereon the inscription is written. A bitter opponent of the a.gitation stated that the simple way to cure the militant maniacs is to return to the simple life of early civilisation, a few tidy sounding stripes with the birch in the acknowledged locality for such purposes, then em- bark them all to mid-Atlantic, and return without one of them. On Monday evening, 9th inst., a well-attended open-air meeting was held on The Square, the chief speaker being Mr. W. Griffiths, a working miner,
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who advocated the support of Tariff Reform in a vigorous, impressive and convincing Welsh address. The fallacies of the present system were glaringly exposed, and cogent reasons given for a re-adjust ment of our tariff system, which seemed too strong for one ante-deluvian Radical stalwart to bear. Mr. Ivan Davies, Carmarthen, presided, and delivered a trenchant criticism of the present conglomeration of hirelings in political power. Questions wore invited, but none were forthcoming, one dissentient voice having evidently been quelled by the hard facts so forcibly placed before the meeting. Hearty votes of thanks to Mr. Griffiths and the chairman and to the large audience for their most patient and attentive hearing were passed with applause, and concluded a most successful meeting The weather authorities still prevent the season- able enjoyment of outdoor summer pastimes, but the oalendar states it is now leafy June, and accordingly bea.nfeasts, waysgooses, etc., are arranged. On Saturday, 7th inst., the office staff of Messrs. Buckley, from the —ianelly headquarters had their annual outing, adding the luxury of a salmon tea to their other delights, provided most deliciously by Host and Hostess Thomas, Castle Hotel. Altogether a most pleasant and happy afternoon was spent, the party being agreeably surprised at the quality of the fare served, and with the entire success of the outing. Hearty votes of thanks were given with acclamation to Host and Hostess Thomas. Mr. William Griffiths, who has been headmaster of the Town and Council School, Marsden, Hudders- field, for a period of twenty-seven years, left on Monday last to take up the headmastership of the now Council School at Highfields, near Doncaster. He earned with him a testimonial in the shape of a splendid photograph of himself, framed in oak, and a pocket wallet containing ;t, 3s. 6d. while Mrs. Gr,iffiths. at a gathering held in the lecture room at the Mechanics' Hall last week, was presented with a beautiful gold bracelet. The gifts were subscribed for by parents of scholars and friends, in recogni- tion of the excellent work of Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, in the district. The many friends of Mr. Griffiths will be pleaded to read the foregoing report of his movements in the county of the broad acres, and the esteem in which he and Mrs. Griffiths are held. A native of Parkyrhendy, Llanybri, he spent his apprenticeship at the Llanstephan National School under the late Messrs. E. D. Jones and John Morgan. Mr. Griffiths pays his annual holiday visit to the breezy heights of Marble Town, where now remains his only sister to maintain, the family connection with the old home. The Ladies' Committee connected with the forth- coming Bazaar at Coombe on August 7th next, are most energetically averting themselves to ensure the complete success of their department, under the presidency of Mrs. Dowdeswell, The Cottage, weekly work meetings are hold, at whioh much eff- ective manipulation of the needle is performed, and willing helpers are working with most promising augures of success. The men's committee at present are resting on their oars, their preparations for the sideshows and other attractions not needing the con. tinued attention to details required by our fair companions. The funds of the Nursing Association will benefit approximately to the extent of £ 4 from the concert recently orgainsed by Miss F. Williams, Bute House, for which she deserves the sincere thanks of the community. A goodly sum was also provided for repairs to the school piano. Some months ago a function was advertised at the school, the proceeds of which were to be devoted to this purpose; but for some mysterious processes as the result of a drawing room confab, the sum in hand has not been devoted to its advertised purpose. Perhaps the three gentry concerned will explain.