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BRECONSHIRE POULTRY. A Satisfactory Industry, but More Might be Done. The Board of Agriculture have issued as a- special supplement to their journal a report made by Mr Edward Brown, F.L.S., the famous expert, on the poultry industry in Wales, compiled after an exhaustive inquiry in the Principality made in the early part of the present year. Mr Brown's special observations on Breconshire are as follows "The proximity of this county to the great mining and manufacturing distriots of South Wales, affording reliable and profitable markets for eggs and poultry, has led to a great increase in poultry-keeping within the last two decades, more especially in the southern and south- western sections, which are in direct communi- cation with large consuming populations. With the exception of one small district at the head of the Swansea Valley, the whole of Brecon is agricultural or mountain 56 99 per cent. of the total land surface is uncultivated. The population is one inhabitant to 7'87 acres of the total area. The towriB are small and the population well distributed, except io the Swansea Valley, where it becomes more dense. Farms are, as a rule, on the larger side. Of the land under crops and grass 17*02 per cent; is in holdings of 50 acres or less, the lowest in Wales except Radnor; 4689 per cent. is in holdings not exceeding 100 acres and 48 22 per cent. is in farms from 100 to 300 acres, in addition to which many of the holdings have rough grazings for sheep. The cultivated land is, as a rule, very good, and the quality of produce above the average. Both egg and chicken production are kept in view, as there is an equal demand for these at good prices. Ducks are bred in small numbers on many farms, and in some districts it is usual to main- tain a few breeding geese on many of the holdings, a couple of broods of goslings being raised each year. A fair number of turkeys are- raised annually here and there, but many more could be raised with advantage; in several cases this class of poultry has been given up owigg to heavy losses by disease. In the Swanaea Valley exhibition poultry are largely bred by artisans and others, though of late years much more attention has been paid to the utility side. In some cases garden ground is now turned into poultry runs, chiefly with a view to egg production, in order to supply the large local demand. Development in Brecon has followed naturally on profitable demand. Beyond a few lectures very little in the way of poultry teaching has been given by the County Education Committee. Unfortunately, disease among poultry has been and is very prevalent in Brecon, and many farmers have lost heavily. This has checked development." Although an advocate of co-operation both for improved production and sale, as a general principle, Mr Brown finds that in parts of Breconshire the adoption of co-operation would not improve prices already obtained by pro- ducers and would involve higher expenses than under presentfmethods. This remark, we take leave to add, applies with the strongest foroo to the great Brecon market, which leads the county in prices. In his general recommendations Mr Brown advocates improvement in the class of poultry kept and of methods of management and the aiarketing of produce on modern lines. He also recommends various forms of educational encouragement under the direction of the local authorities, but the call for ruthless cutting down of expenditure is likely to act as a deterrent to any important departure of this kind for the present. In the case of Breconshire some modified scheme may be possible. On this point the opinions of the Agricultural Organiser (who assisted Mr Brown in his investigations), would be welcome.

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LLOWES. PRESENTATION.—Oo his departure from Cas- oob to take up the living of Llowes, pre- sentation was made to the R ±v J. J. Thomas, the rector,in appreciation of hh excellent services in the perish. The snbHODberh met at the Rectory, and the prepeotaiioo was in trie'by Mrs Otway; it consisted of a handsome silver tea service, a cheque, aDd an address. Several of the parishioners spoke in high terms of the Her- vices rendered to the parish by the Rev J. J. Thomas and Mrii Thomas, and the former suitably responded and shanked all for theirj most acceptable presentations,

YSTRADGYNLAIS. DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Mr T. Wiiliicns presided over a meeting of the Ystradgy ulais District Council hc-ld cn Thursday, when the following were appointed to act as a local tribunal in connection with recruiting;: Mr T. R Thomas, (schoolmaster), Owmtwrch, Mr J. D. Morgan, the Rev Jas. Jones (rector). Mr Howell Watkins.Gaebopkin and the Rev Lqwis Jones, Tynycotd. Mr T. E. Ricbavdn wrote resigning his post as medical officer of health for the district on account ofbis removal from Ab,-r- crave, to fill tise vacancy canned in the repre- sentation of the Garnos ward on the Council. Mr Ben Williams, Gilwern House, Lower Cwmtwrch, was appointed.

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Marriage of Captain Gilbert, of Glannant. At the Parish Churob, Calne, on the after- noon of the 3rd inst., the marriage took place of Captain Humphrey Adam Gilbert, 3rd South Wales Borderers, only son of the late Mr Reginald Gilbert and of Mrs Gilbert, of Glan- nant, Grickbowell, Breconshire, and grandson of the late Rev J. D. Gilbert, of Cbedgrave Manor, Norfolk,'and Margaret Vincentia, elder < daughter of the late Major A. W. W. Money- Kyrle, J.P., D.L., of Homme House, Hereford- shire and Whetham, Calne, and of Mra Money-Kyrle. There was a large congregation, the bride's family being held in the highest esteem in the locality. The memory of her father will long be cherished by the people of Calne and the neighbourhood. He represented the (borough on the County Council, and was for some years Ruling Councillor of the Calne Habitation of the Primrose League, a position now held by Mrs Money Kyrle, and in the I entertainments organised by her for the ] members the musical talents of her elder daughter have been invaluable. The bride- groom is a skilled cricketer and the well-known I Oxford bowler. He played for Oxford University in 1907 8 9 in 1908 and 1909 he took part in the matches Gentleman v. Players at Lord's he has several times represented Oxlprd against the Australians, and in 1909 j was cbOõen reserve in the match England v. I Australians. For some time he assisted the Usk Valley Cricket Club, and did some fine I bowling in a match against: Herefordshire, who were beaten by an iiinings and plenty of runs to spare. He eiso has eoms knowledge of Rngby football, and played for Crickbowell against Christ College. Capt. Gilbert has served with the first line battalion of his regiment in Franoa, was in a series of engage- ments on the Aisne, and at the beginning of the struggle at Ypre3 he had shell concussion and was invalided home. The ceremony (Cose whioh the church was beautifully deoorated with palms and white flowers) was fixed to take place at half-past two o'clock, and while the congregation were assembling the organist (Mr W. R. Pullein) played Lobesang (Mendelssohn), "Parsifal" (Wagner), Bridal March (C. H. H. Parry), Hamoref que (Dvorak). The "bride arrived punctually at the appointed time, and as she proceeded up the aisle, escorted by her brother, Mr Roger E. Money-Kyrle, the hymn, "Now thank we all our God" was sung. She looked very handsome in a dress of ivory dncheese satin, vailed with shadow Iscs, the long train of which was fastened with sprays of orange bloaecm. Her old Brussels lace veil, also fastened with orange blossom, was Ignt by her aunt, Mrs F. Kyrle Ffreuch it was worked by her great-grandmother. Her ornaments were pearls and diamonds, and she carried a bouquet of white carnations and roses, with white heather from Scotland, tied with green and white regimental ribbon. She was attended by three bridesmaids, Miss Joan Money-Kyrle (sister), Miss Mary Gaussen (cousin of the bride), and Miss Winifred Lighton. They wore dresses of grey net over grey satin, with sashes of orange and brown velvet, veils of grey net fastened with wreaths of autumnal flowers to match, grey shoes and gloves. The red enamel and pearl lucky lady-bird brooches they wore and their bouquets of orange chrysanthemums and autumn foliage to match were the gifts of the bridegroom. Lieutenant the Hon. Ernest Frenoh, of the &ame regiment as the bridegroom, officiated as best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Ceoil Lee Money-Kyrle (uncle of the bride), vicar of Much Marcle, who is chaplain to the Brigade to which the South Wales Borderers belong in France, assisted by the Rev R. T. Money- Kyrle (ancle of the bride), viaar of Ross, Herefordsbirej and the Ven. E, J. Bodington (Archdeacon of Wilts). The bride was given away by her mother. The service was fully choral, and after the introductory hymn the National Anthena was sung. Psalm Ixvii. was chanted, and the hymns 0 perfect love and May the grace of Christ, our Saviour," were--sung kneeling Daring the signing of the register the organist played the Bridal March" from Lohengrin," and as the bride and bridegroom left the church Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." A reception was afterwards held at Whetham House, and was largely attendej. '.Tife house party consisted of the Rev R. T. and Mrs Money-Kyrle, Capt. R. L. Barclay (8th Wilts Regiment) and Mrs Barclay, Captain Kyr!e Ffrench (3rd South Wales Borderers) arid Mrs Ffrench, Mrs Gilbert, Miss Gilbert, Mr and Mrs Clifford Gilbert, Miss Winifred Lighton, Mr Lighion, Lady Kathleen Gaussen and Miss Gaussen, Misses Smith-Bosaoquet. Captain and Mrs Gilbert left later in the afternoon for Devonshire, where the honey- moon is being spent. The bride travelled ia a costume of dark brown velvet, hat to match, and white fox furs. Amongst the presents to the bridegroom were a silver salver from Lieut. Col. Stuarl. Morgan and a few brother officers of the 3rd | South Wales Borderers, and a glass and silver biscuit box from the indoor and outdoor servants at Glaanact.

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Waking Up the Rural Population. [BY AN OCCASIONAL COHRBSPONDENT.] Lord Derby's appeal has been effective in the rural districts of Mid-Wales to this extent. th many of those who took no interest in the war daring the past twelve months are begin- ning to realise that things are serious. The arrangements for canvassing the 11 non-starred men are completed, but the canvass will be an unpleasant business in some cases, as many farmers and owners of businesses are non- starred men, while their employees, who are men of military age, are "starred." Oo en- quiry I have discovered that in some registration areas most of those engaged on the land are "starred," while men in similar employment in an adjoining district are among those who have received Lord Derby's appeal. Until a short time ago the war had not disturbed the rural life very much, as the local eisteddfodau and concerts were packed with young and old, whilst recruiting meetings in the same districts could not draw an audience of fifty strong. Even now compulsion is in sight many of the eligible young men will wait at home till they are fetohed. Not in all cases has the rural employer offered any encourage- ment to young men to join the colours, and there are instaucas knowa of men sacrificing a week's wages in order to get away. Bat there are some notably good examples. One farmer in the parish of Llyadinam who bad not worked himself on hia farm very much during the past twenty years, when told one morning by bis two servants that they desired to join the army, said "Noble boys," and not only paid up their wages but gave them ten shillings each as pocket money, and since has done a big share of the work on his farm so as to keep the place open for the boys when they return. The statement of Mr Alfred T Davies in favour of closing the doors of the theological colleges in Wales has bit hard at the chnrches, and has shown these that the young men now studying for the ministry could do more service for Christianity by giving a cap of water to a dying soldier than by the studying of Greek aud Hebrew. Up to the present the mioisters j and the deacons in Mid. Wales have not been disturbed very much by the war, as the cymaafa and the singing festivals have been earned on as in the time of peace. It is true, however, that there are some preachers, like the Rev. Frank Jackson, of Rhayader, and the Rsv. D Raes, of Franksbridge who are sacrificing their sons for the country and have done good work for recruiting, and are at present taking an active part under Lord Derby's schema. It may not be out of place to say a word or two here about the local tribunals to be established under Lord Darby's scheme, as there are already reasons yet forth why they will not meet the approval of a large number of the "non-starred" men. There are cases known where men who have sons aud employees of military age at home have been appointed to act on these local courts. Therefore they cannot be looked upon aa fit men to decide whether certain men can be spared until they have considered the cases at home first. One case has been brought to my Dotice where a father has admitted that he oannot spare his son from business, and the same man is ¿ appointed to go and ask his neighbour to send his son to fight; and the latter maintains that his son is wanted at home quite as much as the son of the man who acts as a canvasser. From information gleauQd I am convinced that many of the starred men will be foand eligible to join, as since tL • registration many have changed their employment and the work they are engaged at now is not of a productive nature.

The Windsor Magazine, Important articles on several war themes are lavishly illustrated ini the November WINDSOR MAGARINE." Particular interest is attached to the experiences and observations of life in the Balkans in war-time recorded by Sir Alfred Sharpe, K.C.M.G., and illustrated with new photographs made for the purposes of this article. Another article, of which the illustrations are the first thing of the kind to be published, is an account of the Australian Force daring its sojourn in Egypt, by Miss Nellie Hadden, the well-known artist, who was granted special permission by the authorities to make sketches which must have an abiding value among the pictorial records of the War. Miss Hadden's accompanying article contains many'points of interest. 11 Cinada's Work for the Wounded" is surveyed in another well- illustrated artiole, and under the title of "A Romance of the War." Mr William Henry Beable gives an insight into the remarkably far-reaching organisation which has baen de. veloped for tha sending of tobacco and cigar- ettes to the men at the Front. E. H. D. Sewell contributes a second article on the gallant part played in the War by the old boys of our public schools. A number of portraits of men who have especially distinguished themselves accompany the text. Katharine Tynan is represented by a fins poem ob a war theme, entitled The Colonists." The fiction of the number is notably varied in its range and quality, including Gertrude Page's new eisofy of ftbodesian life, an original complete story on a war theme by E. F. Benson, and excellent stories by H. H. B. Marriott Watson, Fred M. White, May Batemao, Vincent Brown, Maud Stepney R%WSOD, and other well-known authors. These stories are illustrated by leading artists, and an important war picture is finely reproaaoed 10 tiub an a frontispiece plate.