The Brecon County Times Neath Gazette and General Advertiser for the Counties of Brecon Carmarthen Radnor Monmouth Glamorgan Cardigan Montgomery Hereford

THE MASKELYNE ESTATE. Successful Sale at Brecon. There was a large company at the Castle Hotel, Brecon, on Friday, when Mr W. J. Price (Messrs. D. and W. J. Price, auctioneers) offered for sale, by instruction of the trustees acting under an order of the Court, the free- hold Maskelyne estate, in the valleys of the Usk, Senny and Glyn, near Brecon, comprising 3,064a. 3r. 4p. There was generally keen bidding and all the 24 lots were sold except one, at satisfactory prices. Mr Price, in opening the sale, said he wished to dispose of a misapprehension that some people appeared to be under that the trustees were forced to sell. The trustees were not forced to sell and reserves had been placed on the lots by order of the Court. Those reserves, however, he believed would prove to be such I that the property ought to sell. He was glad to see so many people there from the district, if only because of the honoured name of Maskelyne, which had been connected with the district for a great many years and they were glad to have with them that day a representative of the family in the person of Mr Masterman. A considerable sum of money had been laid out in putting the residence, Glanwysk," in the excellent condition it was to-day and with regard to the farms, taking them as a whole, he had never seen better buildings. Subsequently Mr Price also drew attention to the fact that the rentals generally were very low. Details of the sale :— Glanwysk," Senny bridge, with gardens and grounds 5a. Or. 21p., let on a five years' lease from 1917, £ 90 per annum, with fishing in the UiJk. also small woodland—sold at X2,250 to Mr D. T. Jeffreys, solicitor, Brecon, for the tenant, Mr R. Jeffreys Powell.

Agricultural OrganisatioO, —: oo^ A meeting of the committee of the Wales Branch of the Agricultural Orga"l sea, Society was held on Thursday at under the presidency of Mr W., J- vef^ Player, J.P. Representatives of ae sevl' agricultural co-operative societies were Pr An Allotment Sub-Committee was flf- Mr D. M. Davies, tfeath Mr Walter.^ Powell, Bridgend Mr Hughes, PontyiP and Mr Hollister, Pontypo ol, as membe power to co-opt. This Committee 'Y1 g immediately to consider urgent questio nected with allotment cultivation.. of It was reported that the got3{p agricultural co-operative societies Wales was 11,000, with a turnover of Representatives were elected f°r Welsh Provincial Council to promote tural organisation in Wales- j

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THE WEEK'S GARDENING. HINTS TO ALLOTMENT WORKERS. Fruit-tree suckers should be attended to at once, especially when they are on young fruit trees. If they are simply pulled off more I will soon grow, and in a few years' time the ground under them will be covered with I young sucker roots. It is a very difficult matter to clear the main roots of tiicsl, growths when the latter have been left so long a time undisturbed except the annual removal of their tops. Fruit-tree suckers should be removed as soon as they are seeifc Merely breaking them away a-t the ground level will not do; the soil must be carefully removed It right down to the main roots of the tree from which the suckers grow, and then the latter, must be cleanly cut away with a small portion of the root attached to it. There is not much labour in doing this if only one or two suckers have to be removed, but a great deal is en- tailed if they are neglected for years. Such quick-growing crops as beet, carrot, C", I endive, and lettuce can still be sown, and where earlier crops have been taken off the land it is not necessary to dig it again. If the ground has been well manured and dug iii the first instance it should simply be well hoed to clear it of weeds, then levelled I and drills taken out in the usual way. The seed should be put in as thinly as possible, so that the plants can remain in their bed-, be- ing only singled out, as is done with turnips and swedes in the fielfls, the largest ones being "left in their places. When the lifting of potatoes begins, it is a good plan not to lift eacti row as required, but to lift every other one, so that the space thus provided may be used far growing some crop. Young plants of winter greens may be put out in this way, and this extra space will ¡ vej-y poesibly enable the young plants to be moved from the seed bed before they get crowded. In .this way, so«ne of the potatoes can be left in to swell to a larger size, while the greens have plenty of room to grow, and will not need further removal. The term autumn sowing implies sow- ing from any time in the month of july, often till the middle of September; it dees not mean sowing in that, season of the year known as the autumn. Sowings made at this time are always done in the bed where lie plants are II to remain, the young plants arc not moved once or twicei as is the case with spring sow. ( ings. The reason is, of course, that the ground is—or should be—rather dry during the summer months, and the plants are checked to a great extent by the removal. Sowing is done very thinly, though if "thinning becomes necessary plants that are taken out can either be. used in the house or moved to another more sheltered bed. All kinds of herbs should now be gathered and dried for the winter. In some cases the entire plant is cut down, t}ut when this is not done the bast shoats should be chosen and tied together in bunches and hung in a cool, dry .shed or room. Mint, thyme, and sage should be cut before they begin to flower, and a good many gardeners hang them in paper bags to dry, for bunches of herbs attract flies very readily, and naturally they collect a great dea4 of dust on their small leaves. Large onions grown from seed last autumn and transplanted in March have now com- pleted growth. Advantage should therefore be taken of a few fine days to lift and dry them. Open-air drying is always preferable, but in wfft seasons this is often out of the question, and the bulbs have to be placed in a shed or room. They should be handled carefully, and when properly dried, stored in a cool but dry spot. Some varieties of onions keep sound for only a short time, and these should be put by themselves and used' as required. It is never a wise plan to allow fruit to hang on tomatoes outdoors too long. It is not likely to redden in the same manner as that grown under glass, and it is most likely to crack and spot, and mice and birds will do it damage. It is best when the fruit is just ripening to pick the fruits and place them in a single layer in a box in a warm and dry position. Some gardeners advise a hot-air cupboard, others the kitchen rack or a place near the kitchen stove. The fruit should not be piled several layers deep, but just cover the bottom of the box on a sheet of soft paper. In a very short time the reddened ones will become a nice bright colour, and even those of a greenish shade will become red. Parsley may be sown now for winter use. If the soil is free from weeds the seed may be sown broadcast, but if weedy it is best to sow it in shallow drills so that hoeing may be done more easily. • If the soil is light the seed can just be scattered on the surnlfce of the soil and pressed in with light treading. When the plants are large enough some of them should be planted out 6in. apart, as they will stand the winter much better than when left in the seed-bed. The keeping down of. weeds on paths is often a task 'that gets left, with the result that the weeds spread into the beds and cause more trouble there. There are many kinds of weed killers, but as most of them are very poisonous, they are best left alone. But there sre two very effective and easily administered weed killers that, if placed on the paths while the weeds are young, wtll keep them free from weeds and moss for another year. These are carbolic acid and ammonia water. An ounce of carbolic acid should be mixed with a gallon of warm water, well stirred and Sfrinklod on the paths by means of a fine- rosed watering can. Ammonia water can usjually be obtained very easily from gas- works,- and this should be applied undiluted along the paths by means of a watering can. Sulphuric acid may also be used, but it ajso is a dangerous fluid to touch. A sowing of turnips made at once will pro- vide a supply during autumn and winter. A piece of ground Hilif has. been well manured for the previous crop will suit them well. Draw drills 18in. apart, and if the ground is dry water thoroughly before sowing. As soon as the young plants make their appearance give them a dusting over with sifted wood ashes and lime early in the morning while the dew is still on them, and use the Dutch hoe freely between the rows. Thin out the smallest, so that the stronger ones are stand- ing lOin. apart, so as to allow room for good fine roots in the spring.

LLANSANTFFRAED. Bishop's Visit. The Bishop of Swansea preached at the Parish Church on Sunday evening. The service was intoned by the Rev. D. Lloyd, vicar of S. Paul's. Weston-super- Mare, a brother of the Rector.

I THE WEEK'S WORK. j Pot Roman hyacinths. Overhaul greenhouse heating appa- 1 ratus. Lift unsatisfactory clumps of narcissi. II Stake gladioli. f Peg down strong-growing rosfes. Take cuttings of rock plants. j Pick runner beans pjoniptly. j Make up mushroom beds. Sow cauliflower seed in a dry, sheltered Sow cauliflower seed in a dry, sheltered border. Sow turnips for winter use. í I Cut marrows before they mature/ j Feed outdoor tomatoes. j Butn disused potato haulm. Feed leeks with liquid manure. I' il Sow prickly spinach. Water lettuces if weather is dry. } Look for caterpillars on cabbages. 1. 7" Milestone cottage and garden, Sennybridge.

lr. 20p., in the occupation of the Usk Board of Conservators or their under-tenants, subject to a 99 years' lease from March 25th, 1862, at a ground rent of £ 1 per annum-sold at JE45 to Mrs Rowlands, Devynnock. Glanwysk Field," in the. parish of Maescar, 3*532 acres of pasture (let at 97 per annum to Mr W. P. Griffiths) and garden (let at 10s. per annum to Mr Gwilym Price)—sold at JE205 to Mr Lewis, of Tonypandy, formerly of Senny- bridge. Casteldu houses, land, &c., in the parish of Maescar close to Sennybridge, 8a. lr. 3p., including Castelldu House No. 1, let at f,6 per annum to Mr Morgan Parry Castelldu House No. 2 with stables and land, let to Mr David Lewis at 1:24 per annum and Castelldu cottage No. 3, occupied by Mr John Davies rent free (estimated annual rental £8)-sold at £800 to Mr Lewis, Tonypandy. Castelldu cottage No. 1, let to Mr Gwilym Price at 9,8 per annum—sold to Mr Lewis, Tonypandy, for 9315. Castelldu cottage No. 2, let to Mr Guy Price at 98 per annum—sold to Mr D. T. Jeffreys for £270. Castelldu vill near Sennybridge, let to Mr H. Phillips, the estate agent, estimated annual rent 920-sold at 9525 to the tenant, amidst applause. Accommodation land and barn, parish of Maescar, 17a. 3r. 37p., part let to Mr H. Phillips, part in hand, estimated rental £ 13 5s. per annum-sold-.at £ 400 to Mr Lewis, Tonypandy. Accommodation field, Maescar, 3a. 2r. 9p., let to Mr David Lgjvis, apportioned rent 16 per annum—sold at JE165 to. Mr Lewis, Tonypandy. Accommodation field, Maescar, 3a. 2r. 19p., let to Mr David Lewis, apportioned rent 96 per annum-sold at JE150 to Mr Lewis, Tonypanday. Coedca Storey," land, plantations, &c., parishes of Maescar and Cray, 40a. 2r. 9p., estimated rental f20 (timber to be taken at a valuation of ialg)-sold at £600 to Dr. T. P. Thomas, Brecon. Forest Lodge Farm and Fanfrynach Sheep Walk, parishes of Maescar, GUyn and Senny, with five cottages, 1,588a. 3r. 3p., let to Mr. W. S. Miller, J.P., C.C., apportioned rent 1292 (a portion of the timber to be taken at £ 1,794, the Government claiming the rest)—sold at £8,000 to Mr Frank James, solicitor, Merthyr, for a client. I Pentrenaboth, parish of Maescar, 72a. 3r. 8p., let to Mr W. S. Miller, apportioned rent £ 27 per annum—sold at 91,400 to Mr Frank James I (timber £ 147). Gyfartha Farm, parish of Modrydd, 57a. 3r. V 12p., let to Mr W. S. Miller, apportioned^ 1 £ 15 per annum (timber £ 181 lis.)—a.i £ 450 to Mr D. T. Jeffreys, for Capt. J. V- Evans, Ffrwdgrech. Gyrn Sheep Walk, parishes of Glyn tI e., Modrydd, 650a. 2r. 38p., let to Mr W. Miller, apportioned rent £ 65 16s. per anno^ j, sold at £ 1,450 to MrD. T. Jeffreys, for J. D. D. Evans, J Gwernllaitai Farm, parishes of Maescar 3' Senny, 143a. 3r. 20p., let to Mr John E'"ø., apportioned rent £ 63 13s. 6d. (timber £ 75 —sold at £ 1,600 to the tenant, amidst appl^, Blaenbyrnich Farm, parishes of Mae^ Senny and Glyn, 275a. 2r. 32p., let to Mr Vr Williams, apportioned rent 962 los.-r,.Id f.1,725 to the tenant, amidst applause. ij ;l Senny Mill, Senny (mentioned in DOnlegV Book) and cottage and land, 15a. Or. 32p., tr JE34 per annum (timber 126 Is. 6d.)—^ drawn at 1725. of Plasyfan or Mynyddbach Farm, Senny and Glyn, 70a. 3r. 8p., let to Mr Th Morgan, rent £ 23 9s. per annum (timber a 18s.)—sold at £ 680 to the tenant, a#1 applause. )it Mynyddbach, Coedea, 35a. Or. 38p., let to d t; John Evans, rent £ 8 16s. per annum-sold JE289 to the tenant. 4O' Mynyddbach Wood, 46a. 3r. 15p. (Oyet 11# acres, pitwood)-sold at £ 1,400 to Messrs J0 and Sons, Llangynidr. "Sf" ely Cae Gorslwyd, land and wood, 17a. (timber £ 120)—sold at £ 220 to Mr Th°^ Bailea. Land at Senny, 6'802a., rental £ 1 J. annum—sold at £ 50 to Mr Havard, Brycb^# The solicitors acting in the sale were pt Frere, Cholmeley & Co., 28, Jjincoln's Fields, London, W.C. 2.