The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

[ALL RIGHTS REMSBVED.] PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE BY PRIMROSE McCONNELL, B.Sc., F.G.S., (Author of A Notebook of Agricultural Facts anu Figures," "FAements of .Farming," etc.). NON-TUBERCULOUS CALVES. A statement has just been received from the Royal Agricultural Society on the experiments which went to prove that tuberculosis was not transmitted from the cow to its calves, and there is certainly reasonable proof that this is so. At the experiments conducted by tho above society the cows were tested in the first place with tuberculin, and 28 per cent. of these re-acted. The bull was also tested and found to be free. Then the calves were saved from the diseased animals, and with thc'c the test was carried out. As soon as these were dropped they were carried off to another farm, so that they had absolutely no further connection with their dams at all. At the other farm the buidlings had been cleaned, floored, lime-washed and gene- rally renovated, so that there was no possible taint about them. The milk that was fed was produced as cleanly as possible, but it was also heated up to 190 deg. Fahrenheit, so as to make sure that all tubercu- lous microbes in it would be killed. AS A RESULT all the calves reared were sound. One re-acted, but it is held that the re-action was accidental. As a matter of actual experience the calves were greatly afflicted with white scour, but no explanation is offered regarding this, although possibly it might have been due to the fact that the calves did not get their own mother's milk at the first: it is abeolucly necessary that a newly-born calf should be fed with the 'first milk of the cow herself as a matter of health, although any other milk will do After a few days. The total result of the experiment has proved, however, that calves might be safely kept from tuberculous dams if they are brought up under proper conditions, so that, at the most, not more than one in a hundred is likely to be tubercular because it has had a tubercular mother. HOLIDAYS FOR FARM LABOURERS. There is much written in the papers just now, and much talk in Parliament about the granting, eitncr A Compulserily or voluntarily, of holidays to nuin labourers. There is not the least doubt tliat a holiday is desirable in many cases, especially in trie North. Practioally on thousands of farms there is a. four teen-hour day from iive o'clock in the morning till seven o'clock in the evening, with only two >>liort intervals for breakfast and dinner. It is tisfactory to note that in many cascts the arrange- ments have been mutually coinc to between musters 1trld men as to holidays, and it is to be hoped that t'hl,i movement will extend. Oil the other hand, there are many other districts, particularly in the South, where there is not the slightest necessity tor a holiday at all. (For instance, in many districts known to the writer the field work ceases at two o'clock in fhe afternoon, the men and horses having by that time put in an eight hour day, and ha.ve ploughed un acre of land, harrowed ten acres, or done a .corre- sponding amount of work in any other department. It is apparent, therefore, that under such circum- stances, where after two p.m. horsemen only return for about an hour to the stables to do up their horses between four and five o'clock, a special half-holiday is (juite superfluous altogether. There is one strange omission made in all the propositions which the writer has seen. Some argue that every man ought to have the SATURDAY AFTERNOON OFF, and a proportion of workpeople are to be allowed to return to do the necessary work of attending to stock, etc. The work is to be done on Saturday afternoons only for some eight weeks in the year at the spring- tune and harvest work, but not a word has been said by anyone, however, so far as the present writer has *een, about how cows are to -be milked on a Satur- day half-holiday. One man cannot do two men's work at this sort of thing, and while five men may do the work of six, it is simply impossible to propose universal half-holidays where milk cows are the principal stock, and the writer would very much like to have an explanation from some of those who are Promoting the idea as to how they propose to get over this difficulty. A farm is not like a shop or an office, which can be shut up on a Saturday afternoon, and not re-opened until the Monday morning again. The milking and feeding of stock and coas, and the flaking of cheese require to be carried on on Satur- days and also on Sundays, just in the same way as on any other day of the weok, and how this is to be met. with regard to the holiday time is a point which those who are moving in the question should be asked to explain. One man usually milks from ten to fifteen cows night and morning, and he cannot Possibly double that number, although he might manage two or three extra now and ugain, so that the usual staff must keep on with this work whatever happens in other ways. FARM TENANCIES. The best time to leave a farm or to enter on & tenancy is not by any means settled 1Il the farming World. The writer's idea is that Michaelmua is tho most satisfactory of all, and he has had experience of several different term days himself. This note is *uggested by seeing in some of the papers what an nurnense diversity of times for entry there aro in different parts of the country. Some are at Michael- naas; in the north it is usually Martinmas; in other districts it is April 6th, and in others again at Whit- suntide. It will be acknowledged by all that the spring- entry to a farm is a very difficult one, as there is a crowd of work requiring to be done in- stantly in the way of getting in the spring crops and starting the farm generally, and this is probably difficult to a man who has just come newly to a farm, and is not acquainted either with his farm, his work- People. or the district surrounding him. If the I'htrv it taken in the autumn or at the beginning- of winter, such as Michaelmas, or as in the North at ^lartmnias, then the newcomer haa time to look around and settle down, and also to get' his work forward, and make preparation for the busy timofi to oome later OR. THE CRSAT DRAWBACK to, this is that it requires a little more capital than Wtth a spring entry, because to begin with a half- ^eai s rent will be due in the spring, while there ave been no crops or produco in the ordinary course ° sell so as to raies money. Likewise alrso there ould .be in some cases a biggish bill for valuation ,ri the autumn as oompared with the spring. On 11 y farms, of course, where beef and mutton is grown the production of this goes on all winter, and be realised, and thus raise money for current *xpeiises, while on a dairy farm, devoted to tho new lIlk trade, the sale of milk begins instantly and con- fines all winter in any case. The probability is that » one day willliiuit all districts. Michaelmas is too 1,)1 for 'hp- North, where the harvest is often pro- October. Then probably Martinmas is is ft'1" to° *ate atfa'n- hut ccrtainly this latter term ter i °ne ^10 lflast drawback of all the usual t I 81 duss commonly In force, or if it were absolutely I < desirable to make a new date, then the first of November would be the most convenient all round. Whichever way wo take it there are difficulties. Work laps over in any case, and the produce of the farm has got to -be bought and sold between the taking and the coming and going of the two tenants, so that it is rather difficult to specify a hard and fast date. It is a subject which is likely to come up for discussion at farmers' meetings before very long, as the present discrepancies between the various term days in different districts is often a very great trouble i 11 d E'(,(1. FAIR RENTS. The International Institute of Agriculture, which has its headquarters at Koine, lias just published some data regarding the fixing of xuir rents in Ireland. This article is interesting, because it prac- tically comes from an outisde source. There has been no satisfactory definition of a fair rent" in Ireland, and no general principles of valuation have ever been laid down. The last Commission in their instructions were enjoined to take all circumstances into account according to the different Land Acts, which have been enacted the rents were to be fixed after hearing all parties and with ollual regard ro the interests of the owner and the occupier, but the Com- mission was not empowered to lay down any prin- ciples of valuation. On the other hand, it details were demanded by the respective parties, then the authorities were bound to suppl ythese details. Such things as improvements carried out by the tenant, proximity to markets, rise in the cost of labour, and other matters of that sort were to -be taken into account. A DIFFICULT QUESTION. Apparently the matter has worked smoothly on the whole, and it is stated that 380,116 rents have been adjusted up to the year 1013 since the Commission was first instituted. The question of what is a fair rent is. of course, very difficult to define, and there is much to be said against the theory as well as in favour of it in applying it on this side of the Irish Sea. The majority of landowners, and tenants think they can fix the rent themselves without calling in an outside authority, but nevertheless, there are many cases where a tenant would be very much benefitted if the rent and conditions of tenancy were revised by some skilled specialists in. authority. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Compensation for Piners W.T.—Compensation is paid because "piners." are to be destroyed for the benefit of public health, and therefore the public are IIiSked to pay for them. At the same time 308. for an animal which was worth at one time of its life from E15 to £ 20 cannot be dignified by the name of compensation. We are promised, however, payment on a higher scale in the near future. Speed of Ploughing: J.B.—You have ploughed at the rate of an acre every four hours and twenty minutes, and this is further proof that more than an aero could be done in a day if plouhgmen would try. At a trial in England with an ordinary 9 inch furrow -instead of your 12 inches—an acre was done every six hours. In my own ploughing days I regularly did 1 acre per day without of lea at 10 inches wide. Some friends of mine home from the State report three acres done by each furrow of 14 inches per ten hours; so our custom of one acre or even only J acre per day will have to be speeded up." P.S.—The author will be pleased to answer through this column such queries with regard to matters of Agriculture, etc., as are likely to be of general interest to readers. Letters should be addressed to Primrose McConnell, 69, Highgate, Kendal. i —

MARKETS CATTLE. LEICESTER. May 6.—Again an excellent show of beef, and trade rather firmer than last week, the slight fall in price then recorded being about re- covered. Best quality cattle averaged 7Jd, secondary sorts 7id, and cows 6|d to Y^d. per lb. Good supply of sheep and lambs, about 1,400 being penned best quality hoggs made 9d. or the same as last week, but lambs were cheaper, making lid to 12d, per lb. Veal calves very dear, best quality making lid per lb., while pigs sold rather better than last week, although average prices show very little change. LONDON. Metropolitan Cattle Market, May 4.— Fat cattle were shown in larger numbers, and, with fewer buyers present, trade ruled very slow, prices being lower in some eases, the very best Scotch cattle making 5 Zd, and Shorthorns 5s, per stone of 8 lbs. Rough cattle, cows, and bulls were also a slow trade at 4s per stone. Larger supplies of sheep, nearly all being clipped, but the quality was not so good as last week, and prices were difficult to main- tain. light-weight Downs making 9jd, and Cross- breds 8.d to 9d. per lb. The few sheep in wool realised about IO5d per lb. while fat ewos were in very slow demand, the best clipped Downs making 6id per lb. Fat lambs were in shorter supply, and trade was very dear, the best Downs readily making 13d, and larger sorts up to lÜl. per lb. NORTHAMPTON, May .5.-Rather a smaller show of cattle. compared with last week, but trade better, primest fed boasts making 5s 4d per 8-lb. stone, or 8d per lb., other sorts 4s 2d to 4s 10d per stone. About 800 sheep penned, the numbers being much below those of last week: trade firm. Downs of -best quality making 9d. and secondary quality 85-d, per lb. Lambs in good demand at 12d to 13d per lb. Pigs selling rather better, bacons of 3rd quality making 9s, and the best quality porkers about Ils, per score. SALFORD. May 5.—Only about 770 fat cattle, the shortage in numbers being attributed to the large supplies of Irish beasts at Birkenhead and Mode Wheel; trade slow. prices showing a weaker ten- dency. Smaller show of sheep, rather over 10.000 being penned; owing to the high prices asked, de- mand was slow, there "being very little difference in price between light-weight Scotch sheep and heavy- weight Down lambs. About 1.000 Welsh lambs were offered and sold well, easily maintaining late rates. Larger supply of bacon pigs at Manchester, including 480 Welsh. 170 Yorkshire. 130 South of England. and 100 Cheshire and Lincoln trade fair for small pigs at about lis 9d to 12", per score, but heavy-weights and sows were almost unsaleable. NORTHAMPTON, May 2.-The demand for store cattle continues good, and late rates were fully maintained to-day, one pen of good quality Runts making £21 2s 6d each. Milking cows were a poor trade, the top quotation being £ 20 5s, but calves for rearing met: a very keen competition. Store sheep in demand, some good tegs making up to 53s each, while owes with lambs reached as much as 93s per couple. NORWICH. May 2.-The high prices again ohocked tho demand for store cattle, as the Marsh men will only buy what is absolutely necessary. One very choice lot of Welsh Runts realised JE;24 per head. Sheep aho a slow and dear trade, but prices no lower. Strong pigs were much cheaper. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN, Fri., May S.-There was a good attendance, and business was brisk. Priccs: -Butter-iii unsalted lumps for factory blending purposes ll^d per lb, in casks salted lljd to 11^1 per lb., in rolls la and la Id per lb. Eggs plentiful from 7s to 7s 6d per 120. Young poultry scarce at 7d to 9d per lb. or 514 6d to 6B per couple; old fowls, 3 to 315 3d per couple; ducke, 6s to 6s 6d per couple. Porkers sold well-light baconers 8s 9d per score; heavy ditto, 81 6d per score; sows, os 6d per scare; wearier* sold well at 2Cffl to 238 each. Old she*\p, 3iJ.-d per lb.; yearling ditto, 4^d to 5d per lb.; lambs. 5d to 54'(l per lb. fat calves. 6d per f,b. fat bulls 28s to 32s per cwt.. best fat heifers and steers 35s to 37s, and fat cows 25s to 28s; cows and calves £ 14 to J617 each. heifers and calves J312 to £ 14 10s. WHTTLAND, Fri.. May 8.—There was a pood attendance and supply. Butter salted in casks lid, per ib., utM.dted in lumps lid. salted ill pound rolls Had, sixteen for Is, rabbits 7 £ d 10 8d each, live fowls 4s 6d to 5" per couple, dressed poultrv 9d to lOd per Ib.. veal od to 7d. beef &1 to 9d, mutton gel to lIJd. lamb lOd to lid per lb. CARMARTHEN. Sat., May 9.—The attendance at the weoklv market, here was very good, ¡li!(1 brisk trade was done. QuotationsButter—in casks lljjd. in pats Is and Is Od per lb. poultry—fowls 2s 9d to 38 each. chickens Is 2d per lb. cheese 42s per wt. eggs fourteen for Is. LLANDILO, Sat.. Mav 9.-There was a good supply and a quick demand at this market to-day.'and everything was cleared before noon. Quotations:- Butter-fresh Is and Is DJd. tub 11^1 and Is per lb. eggs 15 for lis poultry—spring chickens—trussed 3s

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TIVYSIDE HORSE SHOW IMPORTANT SUGGESTION. On Monday afternoon last at the Salutation Hotel, Newcastle-Emlyn. Capt. Lewes, Llysnewydd, pre- sided over a well-attended meeting of members of the Tivysido Horse Show Society. Mr. H. Griffiths (hon. secretary;. who was unable to be present that day, had forwarded the balance sheet, which showed a balance in favour of thlt society of 235 6s. 6d. In addition there were several subscriptions which had not come in. Mr. W. Jeremy considered that Mr. H. Griffith had worked so hard that the last show was the best they ever had, and the least they could do was to thank him for it. Mr. D. Evans, Llwyncadfor—The last show was equal to any in Wales. Mr. B. L. Davies, Patityriiaid(I-L;i(i they think that thanking him was enough? Mr. Jeremy-No; but Mr. Griffith did the work more from the love of it than anything else. Mr. D. Evans-Last year Mr. Griffith spent a good deal out of his own pocket. Capt. Lewes—And wlitit he spent was for the benefit of the show. Mfl. Tom Evans, Dolgian, proposed that they should grant him JB10 10s. as a mark of appreciation and regret that uiey were not able to make it much more. Mr. B. L. Davies—He would second that with pleasure, and the motion was carried unanimously. Capt. Lewes—No man deserved recognition more than Mr. Griffith did. AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Mr. Jeremy then brought forward the question of uniting with Cardigan for an agricultural show on a big scale, and to be held at Cardigan and Newcastle- Emlyn alternately. Mr. Tom Evans—Mr. Griffith often suggested that. but did not feel confident enough to start it until there was a balance of about JE50 in hand to go upon. Mr. B. L. Davies suggested that a deputation should meet the Cardigan members with a view to making arrangements. After further discussion it was decided that the secretary (Mr. H. Griffith) should write to the Cardigan secretary so that tho matter could be dis- cussed at the annual meeting and the matter further considered at the Cardigan annual meeting which would be held later. After a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the joint presidents-Capt. and Mrs. Lewes, the former thanked them for the kind feeling shown and added that they were always ready to give a. helping hand to the show, and he hoped they would live long enough to be presidents again—(cheers)—and further hoped the show would continue to be the great suc- cess it had been. Mr. Griffith had worked hard. and with a little luck he would soon have his E50 balance (cheers).

t! -Iqmww- Tt ft Ilghtesit ere&4. Cake*. Pastry, Ac- are made by using BORWICK'S ^^KING^POWDER.

LAUGHARNE NOTES ? It was stated in last week's notes that the Cinema had "gone," the previous Saturday's opening being announced as positively the last. However, we are pleased to announce that "the citizens of the ancient township" are not to be deprived of the pleasures of the latest craze-picture palaces. Th. machine, etc., has been purchased by lesrs. A. W. Thomas and Hubert Griffith, who, we understand, intend to open shortly "under new management." No doubt, these go-ahead young townsmen will intro- duce pictures, not only to delight, but also to edify, and in this we wish them every success. We hear that there is a probability of the Billiard anti Reading Room being removed to the premises of the "Ship and Castle," which is to be let ae a private house. As most of our readers are aware there is an excellent room,—the ball room,—ad- mirably adapted as a billiard room. Since the billiard table continues to attract the young men, who are very keen on th game, the proposal to remove, is a very wise one. The present room is very pleasant, but it has two material drawbacks-it is not on the ground floor, and worse still it is a trifle too small, necessitating in certain places the use of the beloved (?) baby cue. Neither cricket nor tennis has yet commenced. I During April the weather was too dry to prepare— and repair the pitches. Now, during May, the I weather is too wet. A start in this, however, has been made, and we hope to see ere many days the first practice, for the roller has been at work. The Rev. Mr. Bevnon. of Sunny Hill, continues to assist the Vicar, pending the appointment of a Curate, to fill the vacancy caused by the preferment of the Rev. F. A. Thomas to the living of Port Eynon. lr. "Att(-,rbury,as he was best known to us.— has now taken up his residenco at the Rectory, which has undergone extensive repair and decora- tion. We wish him long life and happiness in hia new home. The recently-published report of the Medical Officer of Health to th Carmarthen Rural District Council contains appreciative reference to the valu- able assistance he has received from the local Dis- trict Councillor, in connection with the Drainage and Water Schemes for Lauigharne. This reflects very creditably upon Laugharne generally, in select- ing such an able representative as Mr. John Jones, Broadway, who •'« one of the most practical and attentive men on the Council.

A MEASURE OF MERIT CARMARTHEN RESIDENTS SHOULD WEIGH WELL THIS EVIDENCE, Proof of merit lies in the evidence. Convincing evidence in Carmarthen Is not the testimony of strangers. But the endorsement of Carmarthen people. That's the kind of proof given here— The statement of a Carmarthen resident,. On January 8th 1'913. Mr. J. Jones, of 14, Avenue. near St. John's Schools, Carmarthen, E.aid :About two months ngo my hack was very bad. I could hardly straighten myself owing to the severe pains I I had across my kidneys. I was obliged to rest for two days, and felt quite unfit for work. ,r <-r. 1 had been out in the country, and had unfor- tunatoly caught a chill; I believe this caused the trouble. Knowing that Doan's backache kidnev pills were very good I tried some, and I am pleased to say that one box of the pills quite cured me. I am grateful for the benefit the pills have given me, and always recommend them at every opportunity* (Signed) J. JONES." On February 14th. 1914—OVER TWELVE MONTHS LATER-Mr. Jones said: —"I am very well 'now, I am iglad to say, and have no pains at all in my back, thanks to Doan's pills'. I always rcooinmend them." If you suffer from gravel. backache, urinarv dis- orders, dropsical swellings in the ankles and limbs, rheumatism, lassitude, weakness, dizziness, cold hands and feet. or :ny symptoms of kidney and bladder trouble, Doan's backache kidney pills will help you, for they are solely for the kidneys and bladder. Price 2/9 a box. 6 boxes 13/9; of all dealers, or from Fostcr-McClellan Co., 8, Wells' 81. Oxford St., London, W. Don't ask for backaohe or kid- ney pills,-ask DISTINCTLY for DOAN'S back- ache kidney pills, the same as Mr. Jones had.

Kinthup. a native explorer of the Lower Tsangpo in the eighties, has been discovered working as a joobing tailor in a Darjeeling bazaar, after havintr been lost sight of since 1884. His story of the course of the Brahmaputra has been confirmed by Captaim Bailey and Morshead in their recent exploration. Kinthup is still able graphically to describe the journev. which was attended by severe hardships, and in which he disphiyod great coura.ge and per- severance. His case seems to call for some reward. News reached Woodbridgc on Monday of the drowning of Captain Fred Finney, of Felixstowe, while on a voyage from Grangemouth. Scotland, to Ipswich. When off Stabbs Head the vessel was struck by a squall and Captain Finney was hurled overboard by the mainsheet under the eye, of his father, who was on board. Boats were lowered, and a search made, but the body was not recovered.

THE SHIRE V. THE STRONG-BONED WELSH COB OR ROADSTER (Continued from 17th Ap-il;. Only two competitors timely responded to my call I to come to t/ie re.-fiic to pre-eive rlic almost lost pedigrees of ihe local Wel l.-hied lv.ses; throe more followed at very irr; gnl;>r interval. As regard.- horse-pedigrees I find that winch is l.cpi on record even by str.d cards is more or nusai i-factory— 1 for i,istance, see first pcligr-n in M»reh cft], issue—- ali(i >y;' by •' 'hi { rr a i' :r. t.s;r:t \> ■■■ t. cotTeC' U-, s.r; ■ i»v Jj;;p;-< ss, -u:il j-^pre-s u v bv Comet I .7 .J"'PI dt1 J.l,r,. \) L li Bach. A <■ i n we get correct ions concerning Wei*]; J w, and was never at L!< chwedd-deri; Trotting Briton W., alA was frequently called locally Ceffyl Llochwedd-deri; Trotting Briton was by TRUE BRITON and True Briton was from weight of evidence the Ceffyl-du-Txvm-Masiwn. Welsh Briton was by Trotting Gambler. Cribvn Welsh Flyer I. (Perthyreglwys) by H.S.B. 856 Welsh Flyer, foaled 1861. brown. 15.3; Cribyn Welsh Flyer 1. s dam was Perthyreghws mare called Madona by Cardigan Comet I. Cardigan Comet 1. dam was •b\ Irtie Briton. True Briton was never called Cel-banh-Pejitre-brain; it was Cardigan Comet L the. one called Cel-bach-Pcntrcbrain. I ought to have s i.-s this at first, only I qnotod my first notes (!■ v,-L-ong name. True Briton, when 1 should have said Cardigan Comet I., was the Ccl-bacl:-Pen' >vl.: :1. one AS vr-i; has re was a mav? i'r ( j-J (>ib\n Woisi! ;j .r,,M hor--o in Waks ,i h'.s £ ;• ], (.al-(j there w is an o-c n e' ;my lanse to place h.in second in u, tro'.i'ng- rna-. -h;" twice the challenge was taken np and avice Cribyn Welsh Flyer I. proved h'mself second to none in the field. (To be continued).

FL A CitEAM SEPAITATOR Write for fuii particulars and nearest agent, to I R. J. Fullwood & Bland, 31 to 3b..Beveiiden Street. Hoxton, London, IS (

LAM PETER DALlS FAIR I A GRAND SUCCESS The world-renowned Dalis fair was held at Lam- peter last week, and gave every evidence that it is igetting more prosperous year by year, and attract- ing dealers from far and near, such is the celebrity of Cardiganshire horses. In that county every effort is made to secure the best stock for breeding, and however good it has been in the past there are indications that further excellence will be reached at no distant date. Such was the anxiety of dealers to secure the best horses, that scores of them e reaened the town on Monday, although the fair was not supposed to start unt l Wednesday, May 6th. The dealers could be seen on the country roads leading to Lampeter from an early hour on Tuesday on the look out for horses, and many were sold for good prices prior to reaching the town. By Wed- needay morning, every available room in the town had been let for the accommodation of visitors to the fair, and in the early hours horses could be seen exercising for the edification of the dealers, and the animals thoroughly examined. Should a dealer be pleased with an animal, he exclaimed, 'Ow much." and when the prico was mentioned sagely wagged hia head, and tried to lower the price, or ask for a sovereign back as luck. So-D- of the Cardiganshire farmers and breeders are keen business men, and fully qualified to argue with any dealer in their own blunt and rugged way, refusing to be bluffed! If the dealer did not come up to scratch, the seller remarked, "You keep you: money, and I will keep my horse," and ixjhaps in a few minutes sell his animal at a higher price. It is most interesting to watch these transactions. The fact that dealers attend the fair from Germany. France, Belgium, Holland, etc., year after year is sufficient proof that Welsh horses are in great demand on the Continent and also throughout the kingdom. It was feared years ago that tho advent of motor- oarts would cause irreparable injury to horse fairs, but such is not the case, judging trom the large number of horses offered for sale at Lampeteri. From inquiries made by your correspondent, it is evident that there is not such a demand as in years gone by for what is designated as the "Cardigan- shire Cob." but there is "a great and growing de- mand for a heavier and sturdier sort of horse, which could be used for vans, eto., and dealers were anxious to secure as many as possible and twice the number could havo been sold if they were avail- able) The quantity and quality of the horses exhibited reached a high standard. There was- a great de- ¡ mand for heavy horses, which sold readily at from £ 45 to J665. Some excellent hunters were sold at prices varying from J675 to £100 each. There was onlv a moderate demand for cobs at prices varying from JE20 to JB40. Many sellers, in their anxiety to secure top prices, refused to sell their horses on the first day for reasonable sums, relying upon having "better terms next day, but when that dawned, they found that prices had lowered, and they had to climb down, and accept a lower figur Th.. outlook earlv on Thursday morning was not very promising, but a fresh batch of dealers arrived ;n the town, and very soon the soene was changed. Large numbers of hoitees were to be seen in the streets about ten o'clock, and a brisk business was carried on. It was a treat to see the procession of horses going owards the station for the purpose of being despatched to their several destinations, and an official, who has attended Dalis fairs for a quar- ter of a century, informed our correspondent that Wednesday was a record day with regard to the despatoh of horses by rail. The number of trucks loaded and sent away on Wednesday was 82, and the continental dealers secured over 100 horses—the best available, and seemed proud of their purchases. The horses for the continent were despafci-hed bv train to Harwich, Folkestone, and London for ship- ment. Breeders should endeavour to secure the best stoc!iv.iilabl-.4, as it :s evident there is a growing demand for good animals. On Thursday, although th, r(, wa-" a splendid display, as on the previous day, the supply was not equal to tne de- mand. Two ponies, 14 hands high, were sold at E98 and JE70 respectively. Heavy horses maintained their prices well, and sold for JS47 to £ 50; hackneys, £ 30 to £ 37. Owing to the larg-p number of dpaler in the town, the lodging accommodation was taxed to its utmost on Wednesday and Thursday, and Lampeter, sm3-11 as it is compared to some towns in Wales, acquitted itself nobly, and provided for all. A novel idea was carried out on Wednesday and Thursday, viz., taking cinematic films on the streets in order that pictures of the fair can be shown ir other towns where Lampeter is not well known. Although the weather was unsettled and cold on Wednesday and Thursday, the climax was reached on Friday, when from early morning it rained in, cessantly throughout the day. an militated agains' the cattle fair. show of horses, and the pleasure of thousands of .people who had come for enjoy. ment. The condition of the streets was something to remember, while those who perambulated the thoroughfares were soaked, and presented pitiful sightsi A large number of cattle and pigg were brought to the fair, and despite the heavy rain good business was transacted. The following were the nrices Young cows and calves £ 13* 10s. to £ 17: aired -ow-. £ 8 to JB2 1°, yearlinsr. JE7 to £ 11 10s. two-year-olds, £ 9 10s. to B12 10s. No fat cattle were offered for salc, A very good sunply of small pigs were brought to the market, and all sold at prices varying from 25s. to 27; per head. EXHIBITION OF SHIRE HORSES. A 1.30 a show of entire horses was held at the Black Lion field, when a large number of magnifi- cent animals entered the show ring, where c..ey were judged by Mr. Green. Welshpool, who awarded the prizes as follows;- art >t-ilhon.—1, "Victor Chief," the property "f the Mid Cardiganshire Horse Society: 2. Messrs Da vies and Jones, Penbryn. Cribin; 3, Mr. T. James. Llechryd. TTaeknev 't:ill on.-I, Mr. T Jones. Troedyrhwch. Llandyssul; 2, Mr. D. Davies, Bryn Farm, Bryn- amman. Cob Mr. T. Rees. BIaenwaun, Llan- gcitho; 2. H. Ellis, Penllain(- Llanrhvstvc?. Pony Stallion.—1, Mr. D. Davies, Aberarth; 2, T. Llindyqsul. The -ii,.w was organised by the Lampeter Agri- :i-.n Society. ,ae president of which is Dr. Prnvwern, Aberyswyth. and Mr. J. D. 1),y.1. secretary. Dir. in., the fair Inspector Jones and his staff were ino'-r. indefatigable in their efforts to direct the ir-iilir. a ntl not a single accident occurred, while there were no cases of drunkenness- and rioting triiekloads of horses were sent away by tram on Thursday in addition to 82 trucks on Wed- ton truc-kloads of cattle were sent away on I .day. the latter being less- than usual, large n /:• liis having been despatched prior to the ".r-ious habit of scouring the country r n e previous to the holding of fairs seems to ~V l" Wl1' inevitably lead to the ruination of taii-s in tho town'.

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-1 AMMANFORD URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL THE FAIR LANE BUILDING. The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday, the 6th inst., at the Y.M.C.A. Institute. Mr. 13. R. Evans (chairman) presiding. There were present Mr. J. Harries (vice-chairman), Aid. W. N. Jone £ Messrs. Erne Hewlett David Jones. J. M. Darbyshire. J. C. Shaw, Martin Davies, Evan Lewis, D. G. Davies. John Davies, John Morgans. T. Fletcher, and William Evans. together with the clerk (Mr. T. M. Evans), the assistant clerk (Mr. Ernest Evansi. the medical officer (Dr. D. R. Price), the surveyor (Mr. David Thomas), and the rate collector (Mr. T. J. Rees). HEOLYFELIN (FOOTPATH. The Roads Committee had recommended that the above footpath be repaired and a wicket gate fixed; and the Clerk had been instructed to write to Mrs. James, Ystradfai. to the cffcct that. if it was found at the next meeting of the Council no satisfactory ol fel' steps had been taken to place Heolyfehn in proper order, the Private Streets W orks Act -be applied to same. As no letter bad been received, Mr. J. C. Shaw moved the recommendation, and said it was thought a pity that tenants living in that street should have such a dirty road for the next two years, for it would take that period before the sewers could be laid. The state of the road was disgraceful, and something- should bo done to give the people a tidv footpath or road to their houses. The recommendation was carried. A BETTWS IMPROVEMENT. Mr. John Jones, House, Bettws, wrote with regard to his tenancy of the croft adjoining the Park. and said n had net been terminated. The action of the Council in removing the fence had caused him some surprise but, at the same time, he was prepared to meet tho Council's wishes in the matter on condition that the much-needed improve- ment in front of his premises was carried out. The Roads Committee had paid a visit to the spot, and recommended that the road between the old Bettws pump and Newbridge be made and rolled, so that each side could take its own surface water, and that the catchpit be placed on the southern end of Newbridge premlaee. SEWERAGE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The report of this Committee was presented, and stated that Mr. William Evans had been elected chairman. Mr. J. T. Wood's plan, showing the joint trunk sewer through the urban district, had been considered by the Committee; and the Clerk was instructed to request Mr. Wood to forward a section and levels of the trunk sewer at a point near the Maerdy Footbridge. The report was adopted, and the Sewerage Com- mittee are to meet at a date which was decided upon to consider the question of the line of the proposed joint trunk sewer. RHYDYMAERDY BRIDGE. In reference to Rhydymaerdv Bridge, it was re- ported by the Joint Committee, which met on the 28th ult.. that letters were received by the Chair- man oorifirming promises of contributions as follows: —Carmarthenshire County Council. £ 1.000; Pontar- dawe Rural District Council. £ 300; Swansea Rural District Council, £ 300; and Llanellv Rural District Council. £ 250, making a total of £ 1,850. It was also reported by Mr. John Thomas, Ynys-dawelog. that £ 100 had been promised by Messrs. Buckley Roderick and L25 by Mr. Bevan. the owner of Llwyndu. but up to now his book had not been returned. A draft working agreement between Ammanford and Llan- dilo Councils was considered, and, subject to an amendment that in future each Council be repre- sented by six members, it was approved of. It was resolved that the two Councils apply to the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow £ 1,500 each, and it waa agreed that no tenders be advertised for until after the public inquiry is held by the Local Government Board. The recommendations were agreed to without dis- cussion. Aid. W. N. Jones moved, in accordance with notice which he had given, that application be made to the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow the £1.500. Mr. Erne Hewlett seconded the motion, which was carried. PLANS. There being no quorum present, the Health Com- mittee had failed to transact the ordinary business, and the result was that some time was spent by the Council in examining the plans submitted. With the exception of the plan of proposed offices in College-street, Ammanford, for Lord Dynevor, which was described as a bungalow, all were passed. In reference to this plan, Mr. T. (Fletcher proposed that Mr. Bishop be asked, as a matter of courtesy, to submit something more ornamental, and that the cesspool be placed 40 feet away. According to the plan submitted, the building was supposed to be one storey high, and that on the main street. He did not think Mr. Bishop would allow anybodv else to pass a plan of that kind in the centre of the town. The Chairman said it would spoil the wholo sur- roundings. Mr. John Davies observed they bad no law what- i. ever to stop him if it was in acoordance with the bve- laws. 0 Mr. J. C. Shaw said they could ask him as a favour. Mr. T. Fletcher replied that what he meant was that they would ask Mr. Bishop as a matter of cour- tesy, as the proposed offices would practically be in the residential part of the town. Ald. W. N. Jon,In the West End (laughter!. The motion, which was seconded by Mr. J. Har- I ries, was carried. 0 CLOSING -ORDERS. The Sanitary Inspector reported that Pencoed. Ma "yqlwrre-road. occupied by Mr. Thomas E, dwards, I was not fit for habitation, the headroom of :;he bed- I room being 6ft., and the roof came within 3ft. 4in. to .the floor near the wall. The house was also over- crowded to the extent of four persons. Mr. Erne Hewlett questioned if it was any go..1 having a Closing Order, because tney had put Clewing Orders fo all the houses at Nantmelin, and yet they were all open. What was the value of Closing Orders like that? Mr. T. Fletcher asked the reason the Closing Orders were not carried out. The Sanitary Inspector replied it was mentioned in the committee not to force the Closing Orders at Nantmelin. Mr. William Evans said the time was extended. Ald. W. N. Jones observed it was no good asking the Surveyor to go round and make reports if they did not follow it up afterwards. Mr. T. Fletcher stated it seemed only a farce. After further discussion, it was agreed to refer the matter to the Health Committee. THE STRUCTURE IN FAIR LANE. Mr. D. G. Davieg asked that the mat; of the conversion of a stable into a shop in Fair-lane, re- ferred at the laat meeting to the Health Committee, be considered now by the Council, as he was afraid that, if it was deferred for another month, it would be oocupied. Mr. J. C. Shaw pointed out that first of all the resolution passed at the last meeting would have to be rescinded. Mr. D. G. Davies said that, as a matter of urgency, he thought they should take that matter in hand. Buildings were put up any shape, anyhow, and anywhere, and the whole Council and its offi- cials should take the strongest action to see that the bye-laws and the various Local Government Board Acts were carried out rigidly. If they bad made a mistake at all. the mistake was in looking after their interests, and not the interest of the Council and the ratepayers; and that laxity on their part was simply taken advantage of by other people. He moved that the matter be considered now. Mr. William Evans, who seconded the motion. asked that the matter be finished now. and let Mr. Davies bring forward his objections. Their offi- cials had advised them that a plan was not necessary. The Chairman ruled the discussion out of order. and said the Health Committee would have to bring in their report. Mr. D. G. Davies moved that the Surveyor be instructed to withhold his certificate until after the Health Committee had brought in their report. Mr. William Evans replied that no certificate was necessary. Mr. D. G. Davie* said there was. The Chairman decided that they go on with the next business.

= I I TBJT |JNfiUSM j S 9 Tens of thousands 8 S I in use. C 8 § Capacities from 18 S S S *3° gallon* an ■ v e hour. £ I S Also makers of £ a S and other App!M)MM. 5 7 It & C L d -E. Y. CLo Local Agent—J. TOM JONES, 1]—29, Bridge ¡ Street, CARMARTHEN.

BURRY PORT NOTES The anniversary services in connection with Zion Welsh Congregational Church were held on Sunday and Monday evening, and were well attended. The Rev. D. James, B.A.. Llandyssilio, officiated. Many of our readers will learn with regret of the deatn of Mr. David Williams. Underhill, whose death took place on Friday. The (ieceased had reached the ripe old age of 70 years. He was one of the founders of Zion Chapel, and had been a regular communicant ever since. This year's eisteddfod, which will be held on Whit- Mondav, will be the most important yet held. The chief male voice competition, The Assyrian came down. for which a prize of JB40 and a chair to the successful conductor IS offered is likelv rn rlro«- D large crowd of music-lovers into the town on that day. The Urban Council discussed the estimate for the current half-year on Thursday last, and it is sur- prising to find that an increase of 7d. in the £ on the previous half-year is required. Pity they could not matve it-the notable 9d. The rates are on the increase here, and it is diffi- cult to summarise what this increased demand is for. The officials say tiiat they have curtailed the ex- penses as far as possible, and are asked again to do likewise during this half-year. We thought at the enquiry when urban powers were sought that the rates would never exceed 8d. in the JE. Bit again. The drainage scheme is somewhat delayed again, and it is hoped that this important question is not going to be shelved for another few yeaTS. The new chairman. Mr. F. J. Morgan, J.P., in his speech urged the importance of proceeding with the drain- age scheme, and Burrv Port cannot be expected to be boomed as a seaside resort until this work is com plete. It is to be hoped that the chairman in his official capacity will proceed and bring this together with other schemes to a satisfactory close. -00

LLANDILO COUNTY COURT Tlrursday. 'b-for,- His Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan, K.C. The hearing of a case remitted from tho High Court for a new trial occupied the court for some tune. Mr. Clarke Williams (instructed bv Mr. T. H. Powell. Llandilo) was for the plaintiff. 'and Mr. C. Davies. Cardiff, for the defendant. This case wa originally entered in August, 1912. the plaintiff being Mr Dd. Jones Morns, of Llandilo. as attornev for and on behalf of Mr. Wm. Jones and Mr. Claud R. Davies. and the defendant was David John M. Morns. now of Llanelly. and formerly of Llandilo. Plaintiff daimed possession of a dwelling-house, shop, and premises, 23, Rhosmaen-street, Llandilo, under an agreement of tenancy, and also nine months' arrears or rent— £ 30. In those proceedings heard in >- eptember the Judge found for the plaintiff, both in regard to the claim for possession and also for the rent. Then the defendant went to the Divisional Court, it being alleged that it was erroneous to grant possession as there was no evidence that there wa-s insufficient distress to be found on the premises. Evidence was sriven by the plaintiff, also Mr. DI. Ambrose and Mr. Wm. Hy. Davies, bailiffs, that execution could not be satisfied owing to there being no goods other than the furniture which be- longed to the trustees. Mr. Wm. Jones. one of the trustees, said that defendant was the son of the late Mr. D. Morris, who vested all the furni- ture in the trustees. Its value was JEL50. He could not swear that there was no-other furniture there belonging to the defendant. Mr. Lewis Bishop registrar. said that on more than one occasion the defendant told him the furniture belonged to the trustees. Mr. Davies. for The defendant, submitted there must be proof there was not sufficient "distrøss" between 12th July, 1912, and the iasue of the summons. Thai could only be found by a search Hi Honour said he wished he could understand why the case had been sent back as the evidence was practically the aame. He oould only think it WM bent back because cnere was furniture In the result he again entered judgment for the plaintiff The Ammanford Colliery Co. applied fo" a ter- mination or diminution of the oompensation paid to Dd. Davies, of Mountain Ash House, Ammanfoid, from 71. 6d. to la. 4d. Mr. J. W. Bishop wa# for the company and Mr. Meager for Davies. It WWlll stared that Davies was now a checkweigher and could earn JB2 tJs. 10d. as against his earnings as oollier of EQ 96. 6d. The Judge reduoed the award to Is. 4d. and ordered each party to pay their own costs. An action for ejectment was brought by Mr. D. Davies. surveyor. Llanellv, against John Jones, of Rhvdyffynon, Gorslas, in respect of a piece of land of the yearly -value of 2B., for which plaintiff said he had received an offer of jS25 a* a building plot. Mr. W. W. Brodie was for the plaintiff, and Mr. T. Geo. Williams (Geo. Williams and liurleyl, Llandilo, for defendant. Plaintiff stated that the piece of land .belonged to his father before him. It was described in the award as an encroachment, and was sold by f ublio auction in July. 1813, at. Carmarthen. From 878 to 1884 it was in the occupation of Joseph Davies and after that John Evans had it for Ii vears. In 1912 D. Edwards became tenant, paying 5s. a year, but defendant turned him out and put a wire fence round the land. There were before that hedges round. except where the gates had fallert down. The Judge decided for the plaintiff and awarded Is. damages and costs. t

3d ea, h; fowls—trussed 101d per lb., alive 5s per couple; ducks—alive 2s 6d and i,s 9d each. Meat: Prime joints of bocf 9d, other cuts 8d and 8id. lamb per lb. Flannel: White lis Id, shirting Is Id und Is 2<1" serge (coloured) Is 6d and Is 8d, apron flannel Is 9d. blouse flannel Is 2d per yard, blankets (white) 24s a pair, turnovers 2s 8d. nursing shawls 10s and lls, men's full-size ready-made shirts from 6s to 6s 6d each. Wool: White in the grease 2s 2d, brown 2s 7d, black 2s 8d, best black fine 3s 8d, German fingering (mixed colours) 4s per lb. Plants 3d per bundle and lid per lUJ. Picklers 3^d per bundle.

RATES. Mr. Martin Davies moved that a general district rate of 2s. 4d. in the £ and a water rate of Id. in the £ be levied for the current half-year. Mr. J. Morgans seconded the motion. which was carried, and the seal of the Council tiffixed. TENDERS. For plumber's work the tender of Mr. W. John, Bettws. was accepted. Tenders were also opened for the removal of house and road refuse and street watering, but it was ultimately decided that tenders in a new form be advertised for. PROPOSED COTTAGE HOSPITAL. Mr. Martin Davies asked, that his motion with L reference to the advisability or otherwise of erecting a Cottage Hospital in the district be deferred for a month, as he understood that the matter was being taken up by the various collieries. .0