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-=- "ALE OF HAY & STRAW CROPS. h —— Eolations Explained to Farmers at Brecon. T J. Yorwerth, of the Soutli East e.s borage Department, Cardiff, spoke to a Oil ^arD3ers at the County Hall, Brecon, r^ay afternon, on the new regulations for an(^ (^sl)08a^ ^iaJ" an(l straw crops for S. Sliller, who presided, said Captain j would be willing to give information ,^>rs who applied to him as to what the «Heratioils were in regard to meeting any to ♦! ^'eiicy and difficulty which might arise as s<ile of straw and oats. I Yorwerth remarked that no class of Peo '\Ptain Yorwerth remarked that no class of tj)e e had been affected so much by the war as j a§riculturists. They were bound by so orders that perhaps they did not know I* J* "where they were from one week's end ""Dther and he felt that in meeting them (fo to face he was serving a good purpose. look'll', hear). The Army in the past had not iw to Breconshire for hay. It was a stock- county, and more good was done by 9 it alone, as far as the commandeering D0 "vas concerned, since it would have been ^lefit to the agriculturist or the community But circumstances had now arisen It ulade it to the best interests of the iftv r t: the Army should purchase seme 4j)' ?r stra\v in Breconshire. The ploughing j so much grass land would increase the 4^ of oat and wheat straw by a very large' and there would be an outlet for the H^^turists of this county for their straw j **the new scheme. This year private pur- \f) !¡g would be done away with the Army a:Jq d be the only purchasers for all the hay f0r Jraw in the Kingdom. They would buy la e civilian as well as the Army, so that L^the purchasing officer went to a farm and w! say, 50 tons of hay and 50 of straw, he frjj. J* first ask the farmer how much he wanted feeding of his own stock. Personally to, first ask the farmer how much he wanted feeding of his own stock. Personally a<3 not had the disagreeable task of V^itioning an ounce of hay from any farmer ((.. Wanted it for the feeding of Ms own if in any county and he hoped he never lit;, have the need to do it (Hear, hear). bre °llld not be worth his while to come into C°Iishire unless he could send the Army to> and unless he could buy enough hay lie dle. As far as wheat and oat straw went, ftv '*1 not think the Army would require any f0l. ,%econshire, but they would. purchasing (:1 'I' i,' t^^lviliaii purposes, and what he wanted to ask "'as whether it was possible for them to Hjj f üf the oat and wheat straw for their i¡, eeding purposes in order that they might Vof6 °f as much hay as they possibly could tl);.Uie Army. In his opinion the price of hay ^.i'ear would be very excellent." He was V 10Us to know the amount he might be able \^U|'c'hase in Breconshire and whether it rl be worth while io send balers t. Brecon- V for the purpose. If farmers sold their ^v to the Government they wo tiki' also fy' ^leir straw and bale it. The whole of the that a farmer had to sell, would be pur- (1^^ nnrl'graded. Under the old regulations ^vas a grievance in this respect, -but there be none this year. The hay would be and the dealer's profit would be limited }¡¡itJ considerably, because an allotment com- e Would be set up for the civilian hay and committee would be representatives ^Pinj ^miers, consumers and dealers. In his ()PC a rationing system would come into *0r tho feeding of the horses of this W Next to the Army it was absolutely ito^i'y iUut the coal pit. of South "Wfctett and ^^outhshire should be kept going. It was «f0,Jtely essential they should have every bit ^Ifi ^'V t^py could get for the Army and the and if a farmer had a stock of surplus to J°-dav it was his bounden duty to offer it ll t e Government.. The farmer must make use he could of the straw he had and prevent waste of any kind by his W* In conclusion Capt. Yorwerth said apart this he believed the regulations would be ^geuus (0 dio farmers of Breconflhire, i-1e asked for their loyal co-operation and -"(,,e the work. (Applause). "flying to questions Capt. Yorwerth said ."oveinijjO.it would haul all'the hay and fla\¡\' they purchased and deduct the amount of 11 so inucb l,er lu^e or the farmer ^have the option of doing his own hauling. 1t1¡c(hsed farmers to tie their straw and not 'L it loose. There would be a great :lld for oat straw in boltings because ¡¡al'i1,n consumers would have to take a great oal Mi-aw in place of hay. Chairman said there would be a great ty of oat straw for the market in Brecon- ^:is there were nearly a third more oats 'j)?ear than last. ear than last. e question of getting tiers attached to wad discussed und it was to bring the matter before the War .\U.ltural Executive Committee. .,I ts were also suggested for help- fill,, i orw erth to arrive at the approximate which, might Vie purchased in Brecon- and on the motion of the Chairman a thanks \v§s passed to him for coming to n and addressing the meeting.

DWLCH. Shrine.-Oii Sunday evening last a rrine. which had been placed <mtside the lfo 1,,7C»o unveiled by Mrs. Gwynne ^<se°r(^ wno was also the donor, in the °f a large concourse of people. The j*ve whu;h contains the names of those who ,^°ne forth from the district, to fight in ''SHV,jr:d of whom have made the e sacrifice) was dedicated by the Rector ^ev- H. Picton), and a stirring address HiCe -o;' who has seen much I the 1U- All present joined heartily ?^ell ?!nr-iu- appropriate hymns. Mr fc» Q'-P"y- y, and Mr J. barter thanked ynne nol.foixl for her kind gift. The 4g r of the National Anthem .brought an > ssive service to a close. I. • r i •

"COUNTY TIMES" FIXTURE LIST. Friday, July 2Gth.—County Council. Wednesday, July 31st.-Garth Fruit and Vegetable Show. Monday, August 5th (Bank Holiday). — Garden fete at Treholford, Bwlch. Wednesday, September 11th.—Talgarth Food Production Show. Wednesday, October 2nd.—Breconshire Insurance Committee. Monday, October 7th.—Education Finance Committee. Friday, October 11 th.-Standing Joint and Main Roads Committees. Monday, October 14th.—County Finance Committee. Tuesday, October 15th. Breconshire Quarter Sessions. Friday, October 18th.—Breconshire Educa- tion Committee. Friday, October 25th.—County Council. Entertainments. public meetings, etc., which are advertised in the Brecon County Times," will be notified under the above heading without further charge. Similar notices of other events will be accepted at advertisement rates.

NETTING THE USK. Conservators' Interesting Dis- cussion. An extraordinary meeting of the Usk Board of Conservators was held at Abergavenny on Friday, to consider a report of the Executive Committee, who had been asked to report whether it is possible to assist the food supply from the existing stock of salmon or trout in the river, and if so by what means this result can best be obtained. Mr Reg. Herbert, of Clj'tha, presided, and there were also present Col. Sandeihan, Capt. J. D. D. Evans, Mr H. E. Gray, Mr Anthony Miers. Mr J. O. Marsh, Mr I Illtycl Gardner, Mr E. C. Maurjpe, Mr Gower Andrews, Rev. D. Saunders-Jones, and Mr L. Pym. Shortly the recommendations of tho com- mittee were as follows :—As regards trout (1) the netting of the river generally is not ad- visable, but that in special cases the committee be empowered to authorise netting by fishery owners (who are occupiers) or lessees (2) that fishery owners and lessees be asked to encourage rod and line fishing (3) that the fishing season be extended to Oct. 2nd and (4) that the time of evening'fishing should be extended by one hour. As regards salmon, that netting should be permitted in tlle month of September, if the of be extended TO that month. ¡1", regards salmon, trout, and coarse fish. where the fish are taken for the purpose of assisting the food supply, no net licence duty be charged. The Chairman said the principal thing they had to decide was the question of netting for trout. This was the cause of the trouble, which arose at Brecon, where people wanted to net trout, as they considered the river was swarming with fish. Did they think the pro- posals of the Executive Committee would meet the' case ? He did not know whether there was any single proprietor who would apply for permission to net the river. Col. Sandeman There may be some, and if so all well and good, If they have an abundance of trout it will be a good thing to take some out. Capt. Evans says he has too many. Capt. Evans said he had modified his views on account of the considerable amount of poaching. Mr llltyd Gardner That is due to the. feeling of the public with regard to the food supply. I am sure the public are against us. Capt. Evans I don't think so. In the Brecon district the poaching which is being done is done entirely by the old hands. There is no poaching done by people who have a bad feeling against the Board. Mr Gardner What I mean is that people who see the poaching do not give us all the help they could. Capt. Evans They never did in our district. Mr Gray said the cause of the increased poaching was that there was a great shortage of water bailiffs. Mr Marsh I am told that all the trout we see on the slabs at Cardiff are poached. The Chairman You advocate netting to pre- vent poaching ? Mr Marsh I don't advocate that particularly, but I think we ought to do anyfhing we can to bring food into the market. Mr Gray The committee propose to meet I the difficulty as far as regards the food supply I Yi without doing damage to the river. They sug- gest that fishery owners should be asked to encourage rod and line fishing. I am giving far more days on my water this year, and I suppose others are doing the same. The result is that the fish which are caught by these rods do help the food supply in a legitimate and a way whieb will not damage the river. I am perfectly certain that twice as many fish are caught by other persons on my water as in other years. Capt. Evans said that what stirred him up to bring this matter forward—what stuck in his gizzard "—was that there were people who were not fishing their water anything like they ought to do. He was against netting if it could be avoided, but he suggested it for that reason, He suggested that they should ask for a return from owners as to the amount of fish caught in their waters to date, what was anticipated to be caught by thtf end of the season, and how many rods and how many days fish nig were allowed. ¡ Then they would see whether the water was properly fished or not. I Mr Miers You can ask for it, but it is not obligatory. Capt. Evans You can make it compulsory. Farmers have to make a return of everything nowadays. Mr E. C. Maurice said he gathered that Capt. Evans's intention was to add to the food supply. I In the first place he did not think anybody could say there was a serious shortage/of food at the present time. In the second place he would like to ask what they were soinir to t-,Pt ? Supposing Liley netted 30 unie.a V1 mo in ex, and took out, as Capt. Evans proposed, i> cwt. j to every two miles. That would give 75 cwt ( cross weight of fish. owhieh nearly half would i be iofftl. They would not have more than < 37 o cwt. of actual food, and that of a most I perishable nature. He did not know wligt it would cost to get it. but when they had got it I he did not believe it would save a single pound I < meat, but it would be simply eaten hit ;i Idiiion to the present menu. On the oilier < hand they would take out 16.000 or 170001 more fish from the river and would very seriously damage the fishing. Capt. Evaus said ) the Usk was one of the most prplific rivers in the United Kingdom, and he gave as one reason ) f;e enormous quantity of food which was avail- ) able for the fish. He went on to say that if ail these fish were taken out it would be a. great a 1 vantage to the river, as it would allow the food to increase. That seemed to him to be .iseless. He did not think thtit the Usk wns particularly prolific river. People with whom J he had talked oil the matter did not seem to i think that the river was overstocked. Capt,. j i'ivans seemed to make a dead s«f. i he r»nck- } Land water, for what reason he did not know, j He did not know that he had nnv rowiit j acquaintance with that water. There were not I' nearly so many fish there as there used to be. The chief point was that when they had" carried I I -0_ out the scheme they would have nothing to show for it. Mr llltyd Gardner moved as an addition to clause 2 That all occupiers of fishing be warned that unless this matter be reasonably dealt with by them more drastic action may have to be taken by the Conservators. Mr J. O. Marsh seconded, and said he went as far as Capt. Evans, that the occupiers should be asked to give a return of the facilities allowed and the amount of fish caught. Capt. Evans said he was not down on the Buckland water, but he quoted it because he had the exact figure (one rod to half-a-mile). The Buckland water was much superior to his —the assessment alone showed it—but on his water he had considerably over one rod to every half-mile, and he could go out and catch a good basket. He considered that the Buckland water was inadequately fished,.for such water in these times. Mr Marsh If other fishery owners would take a leaf out of Capt. Evans's book there would not be any trouble. Capt. Evans My fishing is not a penny the worse, and it would not do any harm to some other fishery owners to know that. Mr Illtyd Gardner's amendment was carried and added to clause 2, and the recommendations were then adopted. Capt. Evans proposed that a voluntary return such as he had suggested be asked for from .,9 occupiers of fisheries. The Rev. D. Saunders-Jones seconded and it was carried. The Clerk said the sanction of the Board of Agriculture would have to be obtained to these proposals, and when that was obtained he would send out a circular letter.

LLANFlHANGEL TALYLLYN. Talyllyn Free Church Council.—A business mefeting of this Council was held at the C.M. Church on Thursday evening last, the Rev. Llewelyn Davies (presiding). An interesting report was delivered by the Rev. W. Saer, Pennorth, the Council's representative to the special conference recently held at Builth. Several other items of importance were dealt with by the Secretary.—At the close of the business, a presentation was made by the Council to their able and energetic secretary. Mrs Cle" cut Thomas, youngest daughter of Mr and. Mrs T. Price. Fair View. Llangorse. The Rev. Llewelyn Davies (president), the Rev. W. Saer, and Mr T. 1. Powell (ex presidents) and others spoke, testifying to the efficient, able and tactful manner in which their secretary had carried out the many duties attached to the office and that the committee felt they could not let the occasion of her marriage with Professor Clement Thomas, Dakota, U.S.A.. pass without recognition. The presentation took the form of a set of silver fish knives and forks aud a travelling clock, and the gifts were handed to Mrs Thomas by the Rev. W. Saer and Mr T. I. Powell. The following collectors were thanked for their help :—Miss Mills, Talyllyn Miss Phillips, Drostre House Miss Phillips. Scethrog Mrs D. Price, Llanfihangel Mr E. Prosser, Llangorse. FUNERAL OF MRS. MORGAN. Fronweu House. The funeral of Mrs Morgan, wife of Mr Daniel Morgan. Fronwen House,- whose death on the 14th inst. we announced last week, took place on Thursday last and was largely attended, the deceased and the family being very much respected in the district. A short service was held in Llanfihangel Church, con- ducted by the Rector (the Rev. Ll. I. Roberts), and the hymns "Christ will gather in His own" and "My God my Father, while I stray," were feelingly sung. Mr A. Proeee presided at the organ and played the "Dead March" as the body was carried out to be taken to Llangasty Churchyard for interment. The Rector of Llanfihangel also officiated at the graveside and the "Lead. kindly light" was sung. The chief mourners were Mr Daniel Morgan, husband Mr D. J. Morgan. Port Talbot, son; Mr T. D. Morgan, Pantywain, son Mrs G. Nicholas, Port Talbot, daughter Mrs H. G. Smith, Newport, daughter Mrs H. Goodwin, daughter Mr S. E. Morgan, H.M.S. "Lion," son Mrs G. S. Mellsop, Newport, daughter Miss D.- R. Morgan, daughter Miss E. R. Morgan, daughter Mr and Mrs D. Brown, brother-in-law and sister Mrs Daries, Talgarth, cousin Mrs Sheppard, Clydach, cousin and Mrs Jones, Morlais Castle, cousin. Wreaths -xere. sent as follows :—"In ever loving memory of my darling wife, from her sorrowing husband—'Thy. will be done' "In ever loving memory of our darling mother. from her sorrowing children, David, *Tom. Annie, Maggie, Suni, Dora and Evelyn—'Rest in peace' "In loving memory of our darling mother, from her sorrowing daughter and son- in-law, Florrie and Harry—'Asleep in Jesus' "In loving remembrance of our darling mother. from her sorrowing daughter and son-in-law. Lizzie and Sjd—'Asleep in Jesus'' "in ever' loving memory of our dear sister, from her sorrowing sister and brother, Rebecc;^ and David, Port Talbot—'Thy will be done' "In loving memory, from niece and nephew, Maggie and David John, Port Talbot—'Asleep in Jesus' "In-loving memory of our darling grandma, from her dear little grandchildren, Marjorie, Leslie, Doris, Rhoda, Ronald, Cyril and Rhoda—'Safe in the arms of Jesus' "With deepest sympathy," from Sirs Williams and family, Haulfryn "With deepest sym- mthv," from Mr and Sirs T. Wilson and family, 1, Cobb's Town, Talyllyn; "With deepest sympathy," from Mr A. C. Snell "With deepest sympathy," from the choir and Sunday School, S. Michael's, Llanfihangel "Willi sincere sympathy." from" Sir and Sirs Ashworth. Brynderwin "To dear Mrs Slorgan, from Frances and little Phyllis" "With deepest sympathy," from Sirs Cross, Cathedine.

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< BUILTH URBAN TRIBUNAL. Mr Gilbert Eadie (chairman) presided over a meeting of the Builth Wells Urban Tribunal held on Friday afternoon and others present were Slessrs T. R. Worthingtoii, S. G. Tulk. H. T. Price, Rees Thomas, W. Jones, W. W. Lennard (clerk) and C. G. Inglis (X.S. repre- sentative). The Urban District Council applied for exemption for David Jones, a horseman ill their employ, a Grade 1 man, 49 years of age and married. It was stated that Jones was one of three men at present employed by the Council, the other workman, James Reece. having recently joined up. Temporary exemption for six months was granted. James Thomas Slorris, Castle cottage, Builth Wells, haulier, 48 years of age. Grade 2. mar- ried, applying on his own behalf, stated that he was employed nearly all his time in timber hauling. The case was adjourned for a month to give applicant an opportunity to obtain a protection certificate. An application for exemption on behalf of William E. Frazer, 4G. Grade 3, stone mason employed at Llanelwedd Quarries, was also adjourned for a month to give the employer an opportunity to obtain a protection certificate. Mr T. R. Worthington, Drover's Arms. Builth Wells, applied on behalf of Thomas Home, 48, single, an employe at the brewery. Temporary exemption to the 31st of August was granted and the same was marked tinal. The Tribunal considered the case of Charles I J. Hill. grocer's assistant employed by Slessrs William Price and Co. Ltd. A short time ago Mr Hill was refused exemption by the County I Appeal Tribunal, being at the time a Grade 1 man,but since then he has been again medically examined and placed in Grade*3. The Tribunal instructed the Clerk to communicate with the National Service Department, requesting that I Hill should be allowed a right of appeal i

i I I I KEFS OFF KiGSQUSTOES and prevents infection by tkese malaria- carrying pests now abroad in this district. PARA-QUIT also keeps off Harvest Bugs. Sold in 113 tubes by Chemists and Stores generally I or post free irem Sole Makers LAWSON & CO. (BRISTOL). LTD. ST. PHILIP'S, BRISTOL, ",Q".

CR A. Y The Boys in Khaki.—Pte. Fred Williams. S.W.B.. grandson of Mr John Williams. Cray I Mill Cottages, who received a shrapnel wound in his foot in the early part of the year. is making satisfactory progress at a hospital in Northumberland. He has had two of the I toes of one foot amputated, but he is now able to get about a little.—We understand that Pte. D. J. Thomas, only son of Mr Jeffrey Thomas, Nantddu, has been transferred from the~Breek- nock Territorials, which he joined at the out- break of Avar, aud is now serving as a gunner .somewhere in France. He was the first from Cray to join the forces, aud accompanied the I first draft of the Breckiiocks to Aden, near ) which place they were engaged against the I Turks. He went on with them to Slhow, Cen- tral India, where he has spent nearly three years. Funeral of Mr W. Jones, Cwmuchaf.—In addition to the account given last week of the career of the late Sir William Jones. Cwniacliaf. Cray. we ought to mention the prominent part deceased took for many years in connection with the children's ten party and sports. In the days of the School Board, when there was no regular committee in charge of this movement, he was one of its principal organisers, and for several years afterwards he took deep interest in the matter. His chief and only concern always was the welfare and enjoyment of the children. His death, which is mourned by a wide circle of friends, will be a great loss to Cray and the neighbourhood. The high esteem in which he was held by all was manifest in the very large and representative gathering at his funerft last Thursday afternoon. Before start- ing for Horeb C.M. Chapel, Cray, the place of interment, a short service was held at Cwm- uchaf, the Rev. Rhys Williams (Cong.). Defynnog, officiating. At Horeb Chapel the Rev. W. Ogwen Davies, vicar of Cray, read a portion of the Scriptures and offered prayer, and an appropriate address was delivered by theilev. D. J. Eurfyl Jones, pastor of Horeb C.SL Church. At the graveside Sir Jones again officiated. The principal mourners were Sirs Jones. Cwmuchaf. step-mother Mr and Sfrc: David Jones, Porth, Rhondda, brother and sister-in-law Sliss Slargaret Jones. Abeidare, sister Messrs John and Hughie Jones, Cwm- uchaf. brothers :SIisses A. and E. Jones. Cwmuchaf, sisters Sir Rice Jones, Aberdare. brother Miss C. Jones, Swajisea, sister SLister Gwilym Slorgan and Slisses Craionwen and Slargaret Slorgan, Aberdare. nephew and nieces Messrs H. and T. Price, Bedlwyncoch, Cray Mr and Sirs W. Lewis, Abercrave. cousins. Cray Council Managers were fully represented by Mr Owen Price, J.P. (chairman). Slessrs D. Thomas, Tynewydd, John Thomas. Beiligwern, D. O. Thomas, Llwynneuadd, and 1. Davies, Heoldwfyr (deceased was a member of the board). In addition to beautiful wreaths from members of the family and friends, two wreaths bearing the inscriptions, With deep regret fronfhis Co-Managers." and A tribute of love and respect from the Scholars and Staff of Cray Council School," were placed upon the polished oak coffin, which had brass fittings. The bearers were Messrs D., J.. H, and R Jones,brothers of the deceased;tliey were assisted by Messrs John Jones, Cray Post Office, Stephen Davies, Nantybeudy, John Watkins, and David Evans, Caecrwn, four very old friends of deceased. The undertaker was Mr Phylip Price, Sennybridge.

PENOYRE RED CROSS HOSPITAL. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMKS. S i are most grateful for the following gifts made to the hosital during the past week:— Vegetables and Fruit, Lord Glanusk. Sirs. Gray, Sirs. Garnons Williams. Sirs. Webster butter, milk and fruit, rrs. McClintock eggs and butter (two weeks), Miss Best. the Alarket eggs, Miss Llewelyn Davies, Devynock, Sennybridge. Senny, Llandilo'rfane, Blaenwysg and Cr: cigarettes, Miss Elsworth. INIAIRIO-N C. CONWAY LLOYD, July 22nd. 1918. Commandant.

I -n_ sasr NOW "W is the time to prepare for the BOYS' HOME COM INC. LOOK WELL, FEEL WELL. WORK WELL, SLEEP WELL. It is a matter of NATJONAI, IMPOKTAN-CE to retain your health and nothing contributes more to that end than CARE OF THE TEETH. You can be relieved of all responsibility by placing yourself in the hands of SIR. A. S. HENDERSON (for some years well-known to residents of Hay and District) who has opened business on his own account at Brook House, Brook St., Hay. (Only Address). Xo delay. Country patients can be supplied in four hQurs if necessary. All work executed on the Premises. Personal attention daily at all hours. PAINLESS TREATMENT THROUGHOUT

HAY. Wimberry Harvest.—Large quantities of v,imberrie«f are being picked on ihe Black Mountain for the Hay market. Died of Wounds.—We regret to announce the death of Second-Lieutenant Thomas Fitch Welling, Royal Garrison Artillery, of West- cliff-on-St., and son of the late Mr Thomas Weliings, of London, and of Sirs Wellings, of Castle Street. Hay. Deceased, who was 33 years of age. died L hospital in France on the 1 (ith inst. from gunshot wound- in the chest. He leaves a widow and two little twin daughters. War Items.—Sir and Sirs Youngs, of Oxford Road, have reeeired a post card from their son. Lance-Corporal Frank Youngs, of the King's Own Yorkshire Regiment, intimating that he is in a Prisoners of War Camp Hospital, from which lie hopes to be discharged shortly. Lance-Corporal Youngs was a few weeks ago reported missing."—Private W. Joseph, R.A.S1.C.. of Cast-te Street, has been home on furlough.—Frank Lewis, nephew of Mr Charles Lewis, tailor, of Castle Street, has been attached to the Monmouth Regiment and is serving in England.—Private Hector Sedgwick, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, son of Mr and Mrs Sedgwick, of Lion Street, is home on furlough from a home station.—Private Fred Crompton, son of Mr and Mrs C. Crompton. of Brecon Road. is home on furlough from France.—Fred Slorgan. Royal Air Force, son of Sirs George Morgan, of Sw; Terrace, isholl,e on furlough from a home station. Salem Baptist Church.—The 268th anni- versary of the Salem Baptist Church was held on Sunday last when three sermons were delivered by the Rev. R. A. Howells, of Builth. Collections were made in aid of the Church Funds. Weighbridge for Auction Slajt.—Farmers in the "Hay district will be interested to know that Mr T. J. Phillips. auctioneer. Hay and Brecon, has secured a weighbridge for weighing three or more lambs at a time, which will be placed at the Blue Boar yard. to the great convenience of those using the mart.

TRECASTLE NDTES AND NEWS {By NOTCS Ho,.iio.] Lieutenant S. F. Powell, on his return from France for short leave, after going to Cardiff where his wife and family now reside, visited Trecastle, the home of his boyhood days and of his parents before him, and received a very hearty welcome. Trecastle will always find a warm corner in Lieutenant Powell's heart. He will be remembered by readers of the local papers as Pendragon," who for some time contributed weekly notes to our contemporary. Lieutenant Powell looked well and still wears his old happy smile. He returned "to Cardiff last Mr Rees Evans, Royal Flying Corps, only son of Mr Rees Evans, carpenter. Trecastle, also paid us a visit last week. He also looks well and greatly improved since undergoing military training. Congratulations to Mr Ivor Price, of Aber- cray, on his appointment as district executive officer under the Breconshire War Agricultural » Executive Committee. This committee would do well to examine the land ploughed last spring 'and see what amount of corn we are able to produce at this altitude.