The Brecon Radnor Express Carmarthen and Swansea Valley Gazette and Brynmawr District Advertiser

I Rhayader Tribunal. Rhayader Tribunal met on Saturday, when there were present Messrs. Thomas (chairman). E. Morgan, J.P., R. Worthing, E. Jones, G. T. Rees, W. Evans, J. Evans, and D. Protheroe (clerk). The-cases and decision* were as follow:—W. T. Evans, .Newbridge, conditional exemption: LI. T. Phillips, Trafle. temporary exemption till March 25tli: S. T. Davies. Frondordu. temporary exemption till May 12th: P. T. Powell, Talwrn, adjourmxi for medical examination; E. Lloyd. Dolifor, conditional exemption: E. D. Davies, Rhiwnant, conditional exemption; D. J. Powell, Rhiw- nant, disallowed, not to be called till May 1st; J. T. George, Cwmcynyd, temporary exemption till March 25th; J. Evans, Stores, Pantydwr, temporary exemp- tion till May 1st; W. Williams, Tynddol, Penvbont, temporary exemption till May 12th; W. T. Evans, baker, temporary exemption till May 30th George Lewis, Ty- hach, roadman, diallowed-a case for substitution; E. Evans, Peiiffynon, temporary exemption till May 12th: T. Lewis, Lingen. temporary exemption till 12th May; If. S. Kinsey, Nant>rliaidd, temporary exemption till May 12th: W. Pugli. Frondrefawr. temporary exemp- tion till April] st: 11. C. Brick, Penvbont-. temporary exemption till May 12th: W. G. Morris, Cwmbrith, tem- porary exemption till May 12th: H. Lewis. Xeuadd, Rhayader, conditional exemption; Llewelyn Williams, Rhayader, conditional exemption: James Jones, Well- field, Rhayader, temporary exemption till May 12th; John Hauler. Treheslog, temporary exmption till May 12th; T. Lewis and Stanley -Price. Rhayader, adjourn- ed for medical examination; Ellgar Jone. Gigrin, con- ditional exemption; T. Bowen, Cefnllyn, temporao ex- emption till May 12th: and W. Rogers. LIandrindod. temporary exemption till May 12th.

I ^QMDSBSS^. Industry depends upon efficient transport. Horse. shortage and other factors have reduced efficient transport to a matter of motor haulage on the road And that's where the Ford Delivery van comes in to such good purpose that it may justly be regarded as the one I indispensably necessary adjunct of commerce to-day. I 20 H.P. Efficiently equipped-Steel Panelled body with double doors at rear. Extreme height floor to roof 52in., extreme width 51 in., length behind driver 50 in., width of well 35 in. Price (at Works, Manchester) £ 130. For fuller particulars and demonstration applj- to :— HIGH & SONS, Motor-Engineers, Tel. 28. BRECON. Tel.: P.O. 16. TAILOR-MADEl COSTUMES. .-c c:- 0 4) i (1) /V\ ,Y;i¡ ¡I (1) œ tL ,I'; (D 1. r .-4    (;) o C+   Only Expert Workmen Kept. WRITE OR CALL FOR PATTERNS & PRICES. MORGAN & LEWIS, Tailors, BRECON. LONDON & PROVINCES DISCOUNT Co., Ltd. I Immediate Cash Advances. £ 10 to £ 1,000 are privately completed at 24 hours' notice on vonrpimole promise topaywithoutpreUminary f? Call or write to the ,:??tIaout eh In? Stokes Croft, Bristol, or to 101, East Street, Hereford. 1117p LOANS r»-< A rprv n-f aa LENT on note of hand to X10 TO X100 Tradesmen, Farmers, Businoss-men, and others, worthy of credit, with or without sureties or securities. (Business completed immediately without any delay). Repayments arranged to suit applicants' convenience. £ 100 TO £ 1000 AISfcK2 Z able persons to buy the houses they occupy or other property. Loans also made upon property already in pos- session of applicants, existing mortgages paid off and more money advanced if required. Interest from 4l to 5 per cent, per annum, on all mortgages.— Apply-J. L. CUNNINGHAM. 19, Glebeland Street, b987 Tel. 70. Merthyr Tydfil. NO PRELIMINARY FEES. J^jOKEY J^NT pRIVATELY iYl i ? JL In large or small Sums (not less than £10), ON BORROWER'S OWN PROMISSORY NOTE. ESTABLISHED 47 YEARS, And now Lending UPWARDS OF £80,000 ANNUALLY. Prospectuses, Terms for Advances, or any information desired, will be supplied, free of charge, on application either personally or by letter to GEORGE pAYHE & SONS, 7, KING STREET, HEREFORD; or I 5, TOWN WALLS, SHREWSBURY. I Established 1870. fi Loans by Post. BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU BORROW. I lend money on the following terms X10 Loan repay £ 12 Yor 12 months. £ 50 Loan repay zC60 for 12 months. Other amounts in proportion. Special terms to Farmers. Write in strict confidence to the actual lender, A. D. DENNY, 5 & 7, PALL MALL, MANCHESTER.

Presteign Council. FIVE TONS OF POTATOES WANTED. At Presteign Urban Council last week there were pre- sent Mr G. W. Preece- (chairman), Rev. H. L. Kewley and Messrs. W. Bird, Stanley Morris, Wm. Davies and J. H. Wale, with the clerk (Mr F. L. Green) and the surveyor (Mr J. J. Griffiths). The council discussed the question of the food supply, and the furnishing of seed potatoes to purchas- ers, under the auspices of the Radnorshire Agricultural War Committee, and letters from the chairman of the committee- (Aid. C. C. Rogers) and the secretary (Mr David Thomas) were considered. The clerk reported that, as a result of the canvass of seed potatoes, about 5 tons had been ordered. The clerk made an application for the same percen- tage of war bonus, as collector of the Urban Coun- cil's rates, as was granted Mr Curtis, the collector of the poor rates, and it was resolved, on the proposition of Mr W. Bird. seconded by MrWale, that this be ac- corded.

FARMERS' COLUMN. I -+- Fairs in Brecon and Radnor for February are as fol- low:-16th, Llandovery; 19th, Builth; and 21st, Rhayl ader. Erwood market prices, on Thursday, were:—Eggs, 6 for 1/ butter, 1/9 per lb.; chickens, 1/4; and rabbits, 1/4 and 1/5 each. Prices at New Radnor produce market, on Thursday, were:—Eggs 6 a 1/ rabbits, 2/6, 2/8 and 3/- a couple; and poultry, unchanged. Prices in Builth produce market ran,cki :-Ilutttr, 1/9 per lb.; eggs, 6 for 1/ fowls, 4/6 to 5/- per couple; chickens, 4/6 to 5/6; hares, 2/6 to 3/- each, and rabbits, 1/2. The large supply at Talgarth market, on Friday, met with brisk demand and early clearance. Quotations were:—Eggs, 5 and 6 for 1/ butter, 1/9 per lb.; fowls, 1/3; ducks, 1/4; rabbits, 1/3 each; and hares, 3/- to 4/ Llandovery market, last week, was well attended. About 40 fat cattie were on offer, and these were in de- mand at late rates. Sheep were in keep request', whitst pigs also sold well. At Bui!th stock market, on Monday, there was a small supply, but demand was brisk and an early clear- ance resulted. Price's were:—Cows with calves, from zC25 to £ 30; yearling bullocks, £ 12 10s to £ 13; harreners, £ 15 to £18; mutton, ]/2 per lb.; and pork, 14/- per score. There was a fair supply at Hay produce market on Thursday. Demand was keen and an early clearance re- sulted. Prices obtained ranged:—Butter, 1/10 per lb.; eggs. 5 and 6 for 1/ fowls, 6/- per couple; ducks. 1/4 per lb.; chickens, 1/3; rabbits, 1/3 and 1/4 each: ap- I,ks, 2d.per lb.; and potatoes, 8/- and 8/6 per ewt. Knighton produce market, on Thursday, was marked by a large supplv and brisk demand. Prices obtained wereEggs, 2d each; butter, 1/9 per lb.; fowls, 4/6 to C)I- per couple: chickens, 5/6 to 8/0 ;rabbits. 2/8 to 2/11: pheasant- 5/0 to (> per brace; and hares 3 to 4/- each. There was a large supply at Presteign produce mar- ket on Wednesday. Attendance was average alld de- mand brisk. Quotations were:—Eggs, 5 and 6 for ]/ butter, 1/10 per lb.; fowls, -1/6 to chic- kens, 6/- to 7/0; rabbits, 1/3 each; harOs, 4/ and Rhayader market, on Wednesday,* was poorly attend- ed. Prices dozen; -fresh butter, 1/0 per lb.: bacon (small supply), hams 1/1, sides 1/ and whole pigs, 1¡1; live fowls, 4/6 to 5/6 per couple: trussed ditto. 5/6 to 7/0; pheasants, 5/- to ï per brace; partridges, 3/ woodcock, 1/9 to 2/3; hares, 3/6 to 4/- each; and rabbits, 1/2 to 1/3. At Ure.eon produce ijiarket, on Friday, the supply W;¡,. somewhat small oil account of the severity of the weather, and demand was good. Price:—Butter, 1/11 to 2j- per lb.; eggs. 4 for 1/ fowls, 7/- to 10/- per ("Oliple; i,cr lb.: ducks, pig nieat- spare-rib 1/4, niou»e 1/5 per lb.; faggots, Id each: apples, lOd to iter quarter; and rabbits, 1/0 each. Under the auspices of the District Branch of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union, an instructive ad- dress was delivered by Mr Dd. Thomas (agricultural, lecturer) at Bryifgwyn Church Hall, Bryngwyn, on Wed- nesday. The subject under consideration was the best means of pro<Iucu:? better crops to increase, food-pro- duction. everaI farmers asked questions, and ?Ir Meredith (Fuallt) presided. All excellent scheme, to encourage school-children to help in the production of food, has been formulated at Abergavenny by two local headmasters—Messrs. A. [. Duck and \V. Rosser. The cheme was announced in a I)ii,], a.i d r letter t.o the TOWl1 Council at their monthly meeting last week. The promoters stated that, by mean* of the scheme, thev hoped to enable 1,000 of their scholars to provide a supply uf potatoes for the homes during next winter. Tliev had rented two large fields on IVn- lanlas farm. and had made all arrangements for the working of the land. Thev had also secured suihelent seed. Collections at the rate 0f 3d per week woul.i be made to defray the cost, and it was expected that the net of the potatoes would he considerably less than one-half of the wholesale price lixed by the (;0- vernment for the 1917 crop. They were taking entire financial responsibility for the scheme. I The Board of Agriculture report of Bricor,^ I I, I Radnor for January reads Ear!y--own wheat promises well where showing. Prac- tically no progress has been made during January, and some of the later sown crops are not yet through the ground. The small area of beans has withstood the severe weather well, and the plant looks strong and healthy. The cold frosty weather during the month prevented cultivation, and almost all work on the land, except manure carting, has been at a standstill, Ewes are healthy and in good condition in the lowlands, especiallv where dry food has been given, but. in the hilly district, where the ground is covered with snow, prospects are not, so favourable. The condition of live stock i.s good throughout the division, and, although hand-feeding has been the rule, the.supply of keep is quite suflleient. The labour supply is abnoTmall -tiort, iid prospects arc very unfavourable for the future."

IHICH SHRIEVAL GENEROSITY. I RHAYADER TEA AND CONCERT. I A ver\ large gathering assembled in the Drill Hall, Rhayader, on Thursday. Mr J. Luther Greenway, High Sheriff of Radnorshire, sent out an extensive invita- tion, comprising Rhayader and surrounding parishes, all the war office women workers, voluntary organisations, the local public bodies, the clergy and ministers of all denominations and their families, to a tea and a high- class variety concert. The number assembled were about 500. Mrs Lewis, Lion Hotel, was the efficient caterer. The provisions were suPijJicd by Mr Wood, grocer, &-c., and abundantly and well they provided. All the working parties and societies of all the denomin- ations gave most heartv support in presiding at and attending to the tables, as well as readily lending all necessary to ensure comfort and success, which was ex- cellent in every respect. It was the largest function of its kind ever held in-doors in the town. Before the feast began, Rev. George Roberts (vicar) read a telegram from the generous host, deploring lus inability to attend, owing to a severe chill. It was re- ceived with regret, and it was unanimously decided to send forthwith a message of sympathy and best wishes in reply. The tea concluded, an excellent concert followed. The performers were a party of wounded soldiers, who w. re skilled musicians and elocutionists, from Highland Moors, Llandrindod. The accompanist was Miss W. de Winton, and rareiv, even in musical Rhayader, was a treat more enjoyed. There was an audience of over 600 present A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to the High Sheriff for his great generosity, to the able partv who peiformed, and to Mr E. W. Hughes for his excellent services in making the arrangements. This was seconded' by Miss Prickard and supported by Rev. F. Jackson, which was carried with applause. Sgt. Bamon, R.E.. responded on behalf of the party, and Mr E. W.. Hughes on his own behalf. The programme was as follow., :-PI-i-t I.: Overture. Celebrated Highland Moors Silver Band; opening choruses, the party; song, "Kaiser Bill (written and composed by singer). Sgt. Bamon, R.E. song, "Burling- Ton Jkrtk," Pte. Jackson, Manchester Regiment, song (,ekdt'd), Pt?. Jones; duet, Sgt. Bamon, RE., and Cunner "Excelsior, "bongs and R.E., and Gunner Driver, R.F.A.; song, vou Operas'Gunner Madden, R.H.A.song. When?ou come home." Pte. Tavlor, King's Liverpool; song, "Alal)aiii,t Jubilee," R.S.M. Priest, R.A-NI.C. concert- «(I. "Cottage bv the Sea," the party. Part II.: Hunt- iug TallyHol" Sgt. Bamon, Gunner Driver, R S M. Priest and Gunner Madden; song (selected). Pte. Pync. Manchester Regiment; song, "Thinking of the old dav." Driver Pilkuigton. R.F.A.; duet (selected), Gunner Driver and Pte. Jones: song, "Tennessee. Sgt. Bamon, R.E.; recital, "Fall of Wolslcy, R.S.M. Priest "Carry on," Gunner Driver. R. A I. C ?OD9. R.F.A. song (selected), Pte. Jones; finale, the party; and sketch, "I forbid this marriage" (hy Sgt. Bamon), Sgt. Bamon, Sgt. lIavell, Pte .Taylor, Gunner Driver. R.S.M. Priest, Gunner Madden, Driver Pilkington and Pte. Jackson.

County Council. RADNORSHIRE EMERGENCY COMMITTEE. A meeting of the' Emergency Committee of the Radnorshire County Council was held at the County Buildjnp:, Llandrindod Wells, on Friday, Alderman C. C. Rogers presiding at iirst and subse- quently Mr Thomas Davies. Circular letters from the L.G.B. in to the National Service scheme were considered, and it was decided to reply stating that in Radnorshire the work could be hpst dealt with by decentralisation and the utilisation of the several urban and rural district councils. Report was received that the Peneerrig school was dosed temporarily owing to shortage of staff, and that the new teacher was not likely to be available before March 12 th. It was decided to allow an increase of ,) per cent to Mr Beddoes, Presteign, the contractor for the County Council printing. Miss Edgar, the new supply teacher, wrote asking, to be relieved of her position on the grounds of ill- health. It was agrml to accept a month's notice, and to advertise for a successor.

War & Agriculture. Committee's Activities. I EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THEIR POWERS. I IMPORTANT MEETING. I Tin Executive Committee appointed under the "Cul. ti\tK>n of Lands Order 1917" held their first meeting on Friday. 'at County Buildings, Llandrindod Wells. Those present were Sir l'owlett C. J. Milbank, Bart., Alderman C. C. Rogers, Councillors B. L. Lewis, T. Davies, and Mr J. R. Bache, Mr H. VaHghan Vaughan, Mr D. Tho- rn; (Agricultural Organiser), and Alr R. E. Havaril \\Ï;liam, «District Valuer) were aho in attendance. Sir I'owlett C. J. Milbank was elected chairman of the Executive Committee. Mr D. Thomas (Agricultural I Organiser) was appointed Executive Officer, and Mr R. L. Havard Williams, F.S.I., F.A.I. (District Valuer) Con- ;-uiti!i! .•surveyor. Mr David Jones, County Schools, representing the teachers on the Education Committee submitted a re- port rdating to School Gardens. After discussion the Committee decided to encourage scholars in Urban Dis- tricts to cultivate school L.,ardens and to assist that laudable movement financially in case of 'need. The Committee were also in full sympathy with the move- ment in regard to gardening by scholars in Rural Dis- tricts, but thought that in the present crisis, the boys should be encouraged to help the farmers in practical agricultural work rather than deyot-e their energies to "spade work' in gardens. it was decided to apply to the Board of Agriculture Pi-iitrit,s foi- an adequate advance of money to meet the expenses of the Committee for the current quarter. It, wa reported that there were several instances in which it seemed desirable that the Committee should lake immediate action under the Cultivation of Lands- Order with a view to effecting improved cultivation of certain holdings and the necessary arrangements were made to enquire into these matters forthwith. The Executive Officer was instructed to bring up a report relating to numerous holdings for the considera- tion of the Executive at their next meeting on the it to definite action being taken vide neces-ary. 'I he Executive, Officer reported that as a result of a rcvi-iori of the statistics relating to Home Grown Supply it now appeared that Agriculturists had promised to '.rivet. ;:n increase in the arable area this year as fol- io- — Wheat ;)? a>l'(', increase lo per cut. Oa?.H.) (j"" Barley 340 „ 12 Potatoes 196 :,s Roots 34;)" 1 11 11 The total net average increase being about 10 per cent, above Nte arc a. cultivated in 191(i. I Special Sub-Committees were appointed to enquire in- to matters at Knighton, Llandrindod Wells and Rhaya- der respectively, it having been reported to the Execu- tive that- their aid under the Cultivation of Lands Onit-r appeared necessary to effect a more satisfactory cultivation of certain la.nds.. Tilt: Committee's scheme for distribution of Seed potatoes throughout the County was again mentioned su:d it appeared that the prices being charged under the scheme to purchasers for first class Scotch and Irish per ewt. delivered at Railway Stations. The moderjption of these charges is apparent when compared with the fact that 2d per lb. (equivalent to s per ewt.) is now being charged by some retail- ers for ordinary potatoes for consumption.

When Life vias Simpler, Life was Longer. AV'-iei! the organs begin to weaken, wliethe-r ear'i.v or late in life, the hlml-working kidneys u-:i:iJly lire out first, and should have first eon- s' !e rat ion. eyesight, stiff, acliy joints, rheumatic {m jis. backache and distressing inrirnvtion are ,It],, kiti!lcvs. At tiie first sign of weakness give the kidneys prompt attention. Drink water freely to flush 1 j/>t* i?rdneys. u.iul use l)oau"s Backache Kitlnej" J>;lis to s:ngthen them. Uo back to the Simple life, to the sensible habits uf vour bovhood days. Eat S: -s meat, avoid excesses and worry, more ou-t-iloor exercise, rest iiid s'eep. Evi rybody dreads kidney trouble, but this s: :is.ole treatment will keep the kidneys in con- dition. lengthen life, make iit easier, and, perhaps, avert altogether the more serious kidney diseases. Brecon people hiave recommended Doan's Back- ache Kidney Bills to their friends and neighbours tor over 1.5 years. Tiie good they do and the con- tinual use of home testimonials inspires an ever- Teasing confidence in THIS SPECIAL KID- MIV MEDICINE. Ali dealers, or 2.9 u box,Jroni Tosirr McClclbut Co., 8, Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, TV.

I Prastei.g.-i Local Tribunal. I ONLY TWO RAKERS! I A iii- of tile Presteign Local Tribunal was livid at the Shire Hall, Presteign, on Tuesday evening in last week. 31r J. H. AVat, in the absepce of the chair- man. Mr Whitmore Green-Price, presided, and the other members present were the Rev. H. L. Kewley and Mc-sr. J. Powell. J. Jenkins, G. Wr. Preece, Wm. liavies. II. ,1. Sparey and J. Arthur, together with the clerk (Mr F. L. Green), the military representative (Capt. Shrimpton), and the agricultural representative tMr K, (). Davies). W111. Powell, bread baker, applied for exemption, on the ground that he was one of the only two bakers re- maining in Presteign, and supplied about 200 customers with bread.Conditional exemption was granted. Mr S. O. Davies, Lower Heath, Presteign, farmer, ap" plied for exemption for his stockman, Joseph Price. d. married, and stated that, in response to the appeal to grow Inere corn, he had ploughed six acres for wheat- and intended to plough six more. He could not do so without the assistance of this man, and it was in the national interest that he be allowed to remain with him. Capt. Shrimpton You would not have any objection to this man going if you had a substitute'? Mr Davies: I have no objection, if he (the substi- tute) were as good as the man. Mr Wm. Davies argued that, if this man were in a certified occupation, he^v,as entitled to exemption as a matter of course. Capt. shrimpton said the regulations did not say that. He raised the question that, although the man in a certified occupation, it was not in the national interest to keep him there. He only asked that this man should go if a suiatble substitute should lie found. Mr Wm. Davies said their objection was that this man was in a certified occupation, and, therefore, it was in the power of the tribunal to grant him exemp- tion. Capt. Shrimpton said he did not question that power. Conditional exemption was granted. Edward George, 99, married, farm labourer, in the employ of Mr J. Jenkins. Whitehall. Presteign. asked for conditional exemption, and this was granted.

I Bees and War Savings. I BUILTH WOMEX S INSTITtTiv I Mrs. Aubrey Thomas (president; occupied the chair on the recent occasion of the monthly meeting of Ihiiith Women's Institute at idle Free Library. There was a large attendance. An interesting and instructive address was given on "Bees" by Rev. J. Evans (Llan- gammarch^, and his lecture was illustrated, Rev. D. Hughes. Richards (curate) manipulating the lantern. Mr Evans, in the course of his lecture, explained the different cells in combs. His description of the queen, the worker and the drone was full of interest. He ob- served that' the queen laid 273,000 eggs per day, and that the bee began to work as soon as it was born. Bees wanted proper sanitation, and, when a bee died in the hive, it was immediately taken out and carried ■oine 20 yards away by the others. He also explained that 185 lbs. of honey were produced from a single hive in one year, 166 the second year, and 80 the third year. lie put the. average at 70 lbs. per hive, and considered i lit- industry very profitable. His opinion was that the hit: of Wight disease was due to the heavy spraying fruit trees. On the motion of the President, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Rev. J. Evans for his lecture. Mrs Telfer Smith spoke 'on the War Savings Associ- ation, observing the working had been explained to them at last meeting. He now wished to tell them they had formed one at Builth. The committee and officials had been elected and the appointments had been sanc- tioned in London. Already a good start had been made. The matter had been explained to the school- children, and, by kind permission of Mr Revs Thomas, -he had spoken to all the pupils of the County School on the subject. Tea was provided by Mrs S. M. Hliah and Mrs O. W. Davies (Aberduhonow). Miss Morfa Hauler (Tan- house) rendered a solo and Miss Goodwin (White House) presided at the piano. The President reported on the work already accom- plished by the insti, and Mrs Telfer Smith gave a recipe of a meatless dish. The members, on the point of economy, decided not to purchase badges. Mr Roger Williams proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs ¡mgh anil Mrs O. W. Davies for providing tea, and con- gratulated the members upon the success of the in- stitute. Miis Hawkins seconded the vote, which was heartily accorded.

The War Loan. RADNORSHIRE HIGH SHERIFF AND CLERGY. Mr J. L. Greenway, tiie High Sheriff of Radnorshire, has generously advanced, free of interest, to the Bishop of St. David's, the sum of 4t2,000 for facilitating invest- ments in War Loan Stock hy the clergy of Radnorshire, on lines similar to those adopted in the diocese of Bir- mingham. The money has already been invested in War Loan Stock, and particulars of the scheme for ac- quiring stock may he had by the clergy on application to the Bishop of St. David's beforeMarch 1st.

HOWEY BOY GAINS MILITARY MEDAL -Mr J. Harry Jones, the conductor of the lionve), i iii- ted Choir, has received a letter from Bombardier E. A. Mason, oi the R.F.A., son of Mr John Mason, 4, New Row, Howey, in which lie makes the gratifying an- nouncement that since his return to France he has been awarded the Miiitaiy Medal, but with that modesty which is so characteristic of our soldier-, he dOeÆ; not give any particulars as to the particular service for which the medal has been awarded. His unadorned story is just this: "I had some pltsaaant- news on my return. I got the military medal in the new year. Nut so bad for oid Howey." In his letter to Mr Jones, Bombardier Uriel Mason recalls the pleasure which he founJ a~ a member of the Howey I nited Choir, re- ferring particularly to the successes at Kingsiand, v. hen the choir repeatedly brought the cup home to Iluv.ty. Of til- weather he says: "The weather out here has been very cold since 1 cauic. back—snow and frost for the last fortnight. I assure you dug-cuts are none too comfortable this weather, but. still, it is a. change from being up to your m-ek in mud, v.hich is generally The ease.

Mursing Conference. RADNORSHIRE AND A SCHEME. IMPORTANT MEETING. A conference convened by the Clerk of the Raduer- shire County Council took place at the County Build- ings, Llandrindod Wells, on Friday, in order to con- sider how far the existing Voluntary Nursing Aasooia- tions in the county are prepared to become part of a general scheme for nursing in the county. Aid. C. C. Rogers (chairman of the County Council) presided for the first part of the conference, and subsequently Mr H. Evan-Thomas. The following were present:—Re pre- sentatives of Public Health and Housing Committer of County Council, Aid. C. C. Rogers, Mr B. P. Lewis and Mr J. O. Button; representatives of the School Medical Service Committee of the Local Education Authority, Mrs Yenables Llewelyn, Mr Thomas Davies and Mr H. D. Phillips: Llandrindod Wells Voluntary Association, Major (Dr.) Murray, Miss Chune, and Mrs Tom Norton; New Radnor Voluntary Nursing Association, Mrs J. C. Powell and Mrs H. Duff Gordon: Knighton Voluntary Nursing Association, Mrs C .C. Itogers (president), and Mr Roland Tench; Presteign Voluntary Nursing A sociation, Miss Gwendoline Evelyn (president), and Mrs Elizabeth Thomas; Newbridge-on-Wye Voluntary Nurs- ing Association, Miss Cora Venabies; Cwmbach and Llechrhyd Voluntary Nursing Association, Mr H. Evan Thomas and Miss Cora Evan Thomas; Penvbont Volun- tary Nursing Association, the Hon. Miss Gertrude Walsh and Mrs James Hamer ;Bhayader, Mrs Richard Morgan and Mrs Nicholls; with the County M.O.H. and S.M.O. (Dr. Richard Harding). The County M.O.H. opened the conference with a statement showing the. imperathe necessity of immed- iate action being taken with a view to the establish- ment of efficient nursing arrangements for the county as a whole. After full discussion, the following resolution was passed :That a committee be appointed to repent as to the possibility of organising an Association for nursing and health visiting throughout the county, and that it consist of (a.) two representatives from each ex- bting voluntary association; (b) the representatives al- ready appointed by the various committees of the County Council and the Local Education Authority; and (e)_Mrs Nicholls, Mrs R. Morgan, and Mrs C. C. Rogers. The committee subsequently met. and considered the whole matter with a view to the preparation cf a scheme. It was decided to bring the proposals before' the existing associations, and to ask them to report to a subsequent meeting as to what area they were re- spectively ahk to cover. »

Plucky Schoolboy. i LORD LIEUTENANT'S APPRECIATION. At Lhmdrindod Intermediate School, on Friday, tbe Headmaster (Mr W. R. Saunders) read a stirring letter from Sir Powktt Milbank (Lord Lieutenant) congratu- lating Tom Lloyd, of Rhayader, on his courage and skill in saving the life of Gwen Smith at the Lake in the previous week. The letter was loudly cheered, espeeially the passage in which Sir Powlet-t said he had pleasure in enclosing a cheque for f2 2s. an indication of his appreciation of what Lloyd has done.

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