The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

Carmarthen Town Council. A monthly meeting of the Carmarthen Town Council was. held at the Guildhall on Wednesday at 7 p.m. There were piesent: The Mayor (iMr J. N. Williams), Aldermen W. Lloyd, Rogers, G. Treliarne, M. Jones, Councillors John Lewis, J'- 1^; Lewis, James Da vies, H. E. B. Bicha«ls W. bpurrell, J. Ctossman, J. Lloyd, E. Collier, A. Soppitt; together with the Town Clerk (Mr R. M. Thomas), the .Surveyor ( Mr l<imglah), the Sanitary Inspector (Mr James Evans). RUINING THE TENTS. The. Medical Officer said that he had in his charge some tents which had been purchased some years ago as a small pox hospital. They had been lent for the fete at thePark and had been sent rbacik bv the sergeants at the Bar- ira'cks in a disgraceful state with pegs, broken and cords missing. Them after that they were Sent for the sports at the Park on Bank Holi- day, and had not yet been returned. He was told that the children had been playing with "them since. Anybody who wrote to the Mayor could have the use of these tents without payment. If he ware to be respon- sible he would suggest that these would not be lent without hiis consent.—It was agreed unanimously that the tents be not lent with- out the consent of the Mayor and the Medi- cal Officer, and that the borroweis be charged tl Is. for the large tent, and la. (id. for the small o-ne.A-lr Rogers thought that it would be iiiinecewa!it to have tents or to get a field there was room at the police station, The doctor said it was necessary that a small pox hospital should be so many feet away from any other building. He would say this for rthel agricultural show people that they sent the tents back in good order. Jeremy, the park-keeper, always replaeed any broken pegs. ROUGH PEOPLE AT THE FAIR. A discussion took place regarding the sani- tary in the fair ground. The Medical Officer suggested am arrangement which would not get out of order, and would be more suited to the class of people who at- tended the faiws. The Council might have another class of the penny-in-the-slot system —The Surveyor said that if they did the pennies would be carried away. The locks and fixings and everything had been carried awav (from the giounid.—This matter as well as the sanitary aitranigements in the Park and elsewhere were referred to a special com- mittee. A NEGLECTED STREET. Mr P. R. Lewis complained that Pare- main-street was not scavenged. Several people had determined not to pay rates—The Surveyor said that the street had not been taken over.—(Mr L. D. Thomas said that the state of the street was very bad. It was very hard that these people should have to pay ra.tes.-Tlie Surveyor said that he did not think it could be kept much better until the whole of the street woifes were carried out.- Mr Soppitt said that if the horse-brush were taken over it, it would be a great improve- ment. Mr Lewis had referred to the part of the road which had been taken over.—Mr Ridhards moved that the scavengers be in- structed to keep it clean.—Mr Rogers said that to do that i,t would be necessary to have a man there all day. If people went to live near such a place where building was. going on, they would have to. put up with this.—Mr Crossimian thought that the best thing would be to have a committee to visit the place. —On a, division 6 voted for appointing a committee, and 9 for giving the scavengers instructions, BAD FOOTPATHS. Mr L. D. Thomas asked if the Surveyor had heard from the County Council regard- ing the contribution to the footpaths. The condition of some of the paths was disgrace- ful. 1110 County Council ought to contri- bute to the footpath from Priory st. to the Laiiiid,i-y.-Tlio Surveyor said that there had been a correspondence.—The Clerk said that the Surveyor had prepared a, report on the subject. It was, perhaps, his (the Clerk's) fault that the report had not been presented It would come before tne next Public Works Committee. PECULIAR MILK. The Public Analyst reported that a sam- ple of milk received during the year had been rich in fat, but deficient on "solids not fat." It wasf up to the legal standard. RIPARiLiX IMPROVEMENT. The Committee of the 30tih July recom- niended that Pil-Offi Bridge be repaired and the approach gravelled, that the gate on the Llanguniiior side be repaired, and that the gap in the Bulwark be repaired.—This was carried unanimously. FAIR WAGE CLAUSE FOR CORPORA- TION CONTRACTS. Alderman Morris Jones moved, "That the following clause is by order of this Council inserted on all further Corporation contracts "That the contractor shall pay to his work- men engaged on the works included in all contracts the standard rates of wages pay- able in the district, and observe with regard to such workmen the standard number of hours of work." —Iiii moving the motion Mr Morris Jones said that such a resolution had been adopted by 150 Councils including those of Neath, Swansea, Cardiff, and lilaiielly. Lately they had three or four tenders for some work and one tender wasi much lower than the other-. The question was asked "Could that contractor pay his men reason- able wages?" The answer was "No." If they did not support this to-ni^lit they might have to include a stronger clause before long —Mr Lewis D. Thomas, in seconding, said that the Local Government Board in 1893 had issued a circular to local authorities to include a f air wage clause in contracts as the Governmeiit did, a.iid this had been practic- ally adapted by local councils throughout the country. It was also an advantage to those tendering, inasmuch as it placed each and every contractor on an equal basis. Uni- formity i;n wages-rates was to-day considered the basis of iiii, all trades, because it gave a fair field to all and no favour. Every Council should protect the interests of the worker as far as was in reason, and There was nothing unreasonable in asking that all con- tracts carried out for the Council should be entirely free from sweating, find that the re- cognised trade rate should be paid.—Mr Richards supported the motion.—Mr Rogers said that the men were now paid the stan- dard wages but if it were intended to have the same wagosi here as in Swansea, it would end in the contracts going to Swansea people who had more plant and caipital.—Mr P. iR, Lewis having supported the proposal, Mr Spurrell said there was little to object to in in the resolution; but he did not see how a Free Trader could support a Protectionist resolution. He was not a Free Trader.—Mr Richards said that in Free Trade countries woi'Kmen were better paid and worked less hours thain in Protectionist countries.—Mr James Davies said it might mean paying the TO\N Clerk the tame salary as the Swansea Town Clerk. Were they to ask local trades- men utliu sold Birmingham made articles, whether they were produced by sweated labour or Trades Union labour.—Eventu- ally the resolution was carried, only Mr Sop- pitt holding up his hand against it. THE ELECTRIC QUESTION. Mr Rogers had a motion on the agenda to rt.alke.a poll of the town oil the eleetric light question.—Mr Richards objected to this as it was the same as a motion which had been negatived at the last nie,eiiiiig.Tlie Mayor ,iipli,eld the objectir>n. —The Clerk said that the tanding Oi dorisi ivore* broken at 0 vory meeting; hut if the question Avas asked he must say this was against them. There was ,a. Sta,ndilllg Order that no member shall speak .more than once on the same question (laugh- Roge,ri said that at the next meet- ing he would move the suspension of the Standing Orders. ST. CLEARS A meeting of the Agricultural Society will be held on Friday next (16th inst.) at the Railway Hotel, to consider matters in con- nection with the annual show, which will ho held as usual in September. -During the past week 8t Clears has been thronged with visitors, the number being unprecedented. — —Hie Llanelly Town Band made an excel- lent impression, both from a muscial and social point of view. A report of the St. Clears police court appears on the front page. A large number of local paragraphs are unavoidably held over. LAUGHARNE. (Mr R. H. Tyler, the secretary of the Laughiarne Regatta, writes :—"Dear Sir,—T regret that in your report of the Laugbarne Regatta, you omitted the name of Mr Sam Evans, as a fellow secretary, with myself. As iMr Evans did the lion's share of the secre- tarial duiies, J trust you will correct same in your next issue."—The omission, was purely an oversight, and we pleased to give Mr Evans hl due sftiare of reward.

Fports and Regatta at St Clears. The fourth annual St. Clears sports were held in a field (kindly lent for the occasion by Mr D. 1. Bow en) adjoining the river Taf, near the St. Cleat's bridge, and were despite the unfavourable climatic conditions an un- qualified success—the competitions being keenly contested and the number of inte- rested spectators probably constituting a record. The outstanding features of the athletics was the fine running of B. Williams, and the splondid jumping of E. Griffiths in the high and high pole competitions. In the race for men over 40 a large number toed the mark and the manner an which the "old boys" travelled would have been creditable to competitors carrying hailif their age. The aquaftic part alsoprovoo intensely exciting, and the final of the quarter mile race will net be lorgoften for a long time by the spec- 10 tators or the competitors, as the first four were at the finish witihin a yafld of each other, and the winner, D. Thomas, L'lanelly, is to be congratulated on his success and excellent judgment. Another desperately close finish was fought out iiii tale local championship, when J. M. Davies just managed to win by inches. Another notable performance was that of Dd. S. Phillips, who siwam across the river. We hope that in future years the children of the district will enter into this competition in ever increaing numbers, and in t-ime bring back to St. Clears the credit of producing, as it has done in the past, some of the finest swimmers in the country. The hand- brick-making competition was a novelty, and the onlookers, most of whom probably had not seen the old style of brick- moulding, seemed to be very much inte- rested in the competirtMML. The offi- cials were: President, (Mr I.J. P. Jones, L. and P. Bank, St. Clears; Patrons, Dr J. Philluipe, IMr J. R. R. Broadwood, Capt. J. Buckley ,Dr V. Ll.^W. Jones, Mr R. H. Harries, M.F.H. .Mr AV. L. Philipps, Mr J. H. Thomas, Mr J. Morris, Mr H. L. Harries, Capt. D. J. Powell, Mr W. H. Dempster, C.C., iMr W. Towel's Smith, Capt. T. Jones, Dr R. L. Thomas, C.C., Mr J. Phillips, C.C., Mr J. D. Morse; Judges, Mr W. L. Philipps, Mr 11. H. Harries, M.F.H., and Mr A. R. Lewis, M.R.C.V.S.; handicappers, Messrs H. Lewis, T. Lloyd, and J. Morgan; judges of brick motildi,ii-, Messrs D. I. Bowen, D. John, and W. Howells; treasurer, iMr T. E. Francis; lion sec., Mr W. R. James; starter, Mr S. J. Evans. During the afternoon the Llanelly Town Band rendered a selection of music. Awards:— 100 yards foot handicap (boys under 15): 1, Nello Williams, St. Clears; 2, G. Hughes, St. Clears; 3, iD. R. David, St. Clears. 120 Yards hurdle handicap: 1, B. Wil- liams, St. Clears; 2, Luther Rees, St. Clears; 3, Ed. Griffiths, St. Clears. High jump: 1, E. Griffiths, St. QJears 2, T. J. Williams, Llanelly; 3, Luther Rees, St. Clears. Weight putting: 1, J. Thomas, Penlan, Landdowror; 2, D. Howe lis, Pant, Mydritm 3, divided between C. Rees, Maldin, Laugh- aiiiie and P.C. Kinseller, Swansea. Long jump: 1, W. Davies, St. Clears; 2, R. Edwards, Llanelly; 3, E. Griffiths, St. Clears. 100 yards local scratch race: 1, Ben Wil- liams 2, J. M. Davies; 3, W. Davies, New Mill Forge, St. Clears. Quarter mi.'lo handicap: 1, J. Da vies, St. Clears; 2, R. Edwards, Llanelly," 3, S. Ha iTies, Mydrim. 75 yards open scratch race (for men over 40) 1, J. Williams, St. Clears; 2, D. Thomas, St. Clears; 3, Harry Hughes, St. Clears. 100 yards open scratch race: 1, B. Wil- liams, St. Clears; 2, Harry Morgan, Llan- elly. High pole jump: 1, E. Griffiths, Sit. Clears. 2, divided between S. Harries and J. M. Davies. Hand brick-making competition: 1, and 2, divided between H. Watts, T. Phillips, and W. Evans, St. Clears. Quarter-male swimming race: 1, D. Bar- vey Thomas, Llanelly; 2, T. J. Evans, Llan- elly 3, Jack Greenwood, Ca,imart-hcn. Youths' race (under 18): 1, Enoch Morris, St. Clears; 2, Oscar Rogers, Carmarthen; 3, J. Cox, Mydrim. Local championship swimming race: 1, J. Martin Davies, St. Clears; 2, H. Watts, St. Clears. Exhibition diving: 1, J. R. R, Carmar- then. Swimimiing race (for hoys under 15): 1, D. S. Phillips, St. Clears (Silver medal). Longest distance dive: 1, J. R. Rees, Car- marthen. Coracle race: 1, W. Beynon, St. Clears. .Sculling boat race: 1, T. Morgan, Laugh-j arne; 2nd, Lewis Roberts, Luagharne. Best and mieatest iTOscue: J. R. Rees and partner, Carmarthen.

No Surprise to Carmarthen. It is pleasant to hear that a Carmarthen resident has met with most welcome good fortune. There are many of us here who suffer from kidney trouble of one kind or another, backache, rheumatism, dropsy or gravel, so that this news of a sure means of cure lis truly welcome. But we-arc not srir- prised, such cures by Doan's Backache Ivid- ney Pills occur every day. Mr Thomas Baillieu, 17, Spilman street, Carmarthen, says:—"For some time I was troubled with my kidneys, and fhe urinary system was very much affected. The secre- tions were scanty, and slightly scalding in passing. I had pains in my fcack and loins, and also round the loins there seemed to be a great heat. I was troubled with indiges- tion, too. "Of all the medicines I tried only Doan's backache kidney pills helped me. After a few doses I found they were doing me good, so I kept on with them. Now, I am pleased to say, Doan's pills have done more for me tliGn anything else I ever used. The. urinary system Ii, in perfect order, and my back it. better than, it has looen for years. I shaH gladly recommend the medicine to others. (Signed), Thomas Baillieu." Doan's backache kidney pills are 2s 9d per box (six boxes for 13s 9d). Of all chemists and stores, or post free, direct from loster- McClellan Co., 8, Wells street, Oxford st., London, W. You are sure to get the right medicine if you ask distinctly lor Dean's.

United Counties Agricnltmal Society. TWELFTH ANNUAL SHOW AT CARMARTHEN. The twelfth annual show in connection with the United Counties Agricultural Society was held at Carmarthen Park 011 Thursday the 15th inst. (yesterday). The show is now open to the whole of South Wales and Monmouthshire instead of being re- striated as 'formerly—with the exception of certain open claiSses-to the three counties of Carmarthen, Pembroke, and Cardigan. The bulk of exhibitors naturally came from the three counties, yet out of some 450 entries about 40 came from the "new terri- tory." The number of entries, of course, does iiiot in any way represent the number of competitors; for one competitor often enters <a large tnumber of exhibits. The number of competitors was about 160, and of these a round dozen came from Glamor- ganshire and Monmouthshire. There was only one entry from Radnorshire; and as usual the open classes attracted competitors from various parts of England. Some gentle- men. sent in a large number of entries, the best in this respect being Mr J. Wynford Philipps, M.P. (13), Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., Llanwern Park, Newport, Mon. (13), Messrs J. R. Thomas, Tawyn (9), Mr J. Ll. Morgan, RhLwMin (g), Sir Arthrr Stepney (9), Mr J. E. Footman (9), Mr Morgan Richardson (8), Mr Evan Joms. Manorvon (8), Mr Griffiths, Cenlas Castle (8), Mr Alfred Thomas, Maes- yprior (7), Messrs D. Davies and Sons, Park- nest (7). The noblemen who competed were Earl Beau champ, Earl Cawdor, and Viscount Tredegar, and no inconsiderable part of the show was made up of the exhibits of tenant farmers, so that it was thoroughly represen- tative in every sense. According to the -sections of the exhibits, the numbers were as follows: Shorthorns, 82 (or includiing specials, 112); Herefords, 11 Black Cattle, 39; Channel Island Cattle, i; Cart horses, 80; Hackneys, 46 Hacks, a. Cobs, 12; Ponies, 19; Harness Classes, 35; Jumping, 10; Sheep, 43; Pigs, 10; Butter, 23; Cheese, 9. It should be explained that each "entry" represents an animal, and an animal en- tered in several classes is counted onlly once for the purposed of these statistics—a method of enumeration which is different to that followed in former years. The day turned out beautifully fine, but the steady downpour of the previous day, no doubt kept- many people from a dis- tance, and the unpromising character of the morning not being attractive to those who lived nearer Carinartheni. I The Judges were: Shims, Mr H. W. Blunt, Tatton Stud Farm, Rotherae, Knutsford; Hackneys, Mr S. B. Cannley, Xorhury House Stud, Alford, Lines. Shorthorns and pigs', Mr Arthur Hiscack. Manor Farm, Motcombe, Shaftesbury; Herefords, iMr J. H. Yeomans, Whiittingtooi, Hereford; Black Cattle, Mr Ö. Parry Jones, Plas Llechylched. Bryngwran, Aniglesea; Sheep, Mr T. 8. Minton, Mont- ford, Shrews/bury; Dairy produce, Mr G. Gibbons, Tunley Farm, Bath. The Stewards were: Shorthorns, Mr John Francis, /Mr Percy Thomas, Mr J. LI. Richards, Mr D. Hanriies; Herefords, Mr Tom nichards Welsh Blacks, Mr Edward Lewis, Mr James Davies, Mr J. N. Williams, Mr Gw.ilym Harries; Heavy horses, Mr O. W. R. Stokes, Mr D. Hinds, Mr J. Rogers, Mr H. Jones Davies Hackneys, Sir Marteine 0. M. Lloyd, Bart., i Dr Bowen Jones, Mr J. LI. Thomas, Mr C. "Haydn Williams, Mr A. 1. Jones; Sheep and pigs, Mr J. Davies and Mr R. Footmian; Dairy prodce, Mr J. W. Harries and Mr D. Morris. Mr J. F. Rees was the veterinary inspector. The Park might be truthfully described for the occasion a a "tented field." The most conspicuous object was the extensive pavilion of Ielssrs George, the Cheltenham caterers, which was capable of accommodating hun- dreds of people. The portion of the field between, the track and Magazine Row was occupied by the exhibition tents of various exihibitors. Among-t these- were' to be noticed those of The Waterloo Cakei (Messrs Smith), Messrs Stephen Pet/tifer and Sons (cattle medicines in charge of Mr Frizell), Messrs Hewthorn and Co. (vet. preparations), Messrs Day Som and Hewitt (medicines), Messrs Day and Son., Crewe (medicines), Polienta Co., Reading (oils), The Molasine Co., Lon- don, Messrs MdDougall Bros, (sheep dips), Messrs Walsh and Clark, Leeds (oil and gas engines). The secretarial, and the press tent, and the temporally telegraph office com- pleted the list. The appearance of the Hereford cattle added quite a distinctive note to the show, this being the nrat. year in which they have been included in the schedule, and the num- ber which made their appearance has fully justified this new departure on the part of the committee, and will no doubt encourage the use in the district of this valuable breed which is said by enthusiasts to surpass all other for beef. Those which won the prizes were all good pedigree stock. Competition was particularly keen, among j the black cattle, two "Dukes" having a good contest for first place. The Mydrim I syndicate, however, came out first with "Duke of Connaugiht," and Mr Levi Davies, Wernoleu, second with "Duke of Pembroke' —both offspring of Mr Yorke's "Duke of York." The yearling bulls and the cows York." The yearling bulls and the cows were strong classes, and it is a significant fact that the Carmarthen-hire breeders beat the "Pembrokes" pretty well all through, in spite of the prestige of Castlemartiii. b There, was a magnificent display of short- horns, and in the first class, Mr D. Howell Thomas, of Starling Park, secretary of the Society, took the first prize for "Royal Beau," a red two-year-old, bred by Messrs Peterkin, of Duinglass. The horse classes practically contained the ciieam of the kingdom, both in carters and hackneys; the names at the champions are well known to all (interested in horses. In epite of the threatening appearance of the morning, the day cleared up beautifully, and at 3 p.m. there were 2,142 present as compared with 1,984 at the corresponding time last year. t:> THE LUNCHEON. The Juncheon was served in a tent oil the the catering being admirably carried ou by Messrs George, of Cheltenham. The chair was occupied by the president, Dr Lynn Thomas. After the usual loyal toasts ha l been proposed by the President and duly 'honoured, ilr Owen Philipps, M.P., sai] that rtwas a great pleasure to get away from W est minster to attend thei show. He pro- pO){I,d the health of the Judges.—iMr Cii nky said Mr Blunt had loft by train; but for hi.nself lie emild compare what he had seen I til vi e that day and also five years He had five years ago complained of the defi- ciencies of the hackneys; that cwy be bad judged nine classes, and of these only one class—that of the suckers—was weak. The three-year-olds would have done credit to a show of greater pretensions. tIe had judged at Barnsley, the cShtre of the hackney di&- trict, and the three-year-olds at Carmarthen would have done credit to that show. There were no outstanding winners, but a unifor- mity of good quality. Agriculture had bee,n shamefully neglected by our legislators; meddlesome legislation between landlord and tenant was the greatest curse to the community. Freedom of contracts should be allowed.—-Mr Gibbons spoke highly of the dairy classes. He had judged at the Royal Show. and found that the Stilton was very good here. He had been on the Royal Com- mission and had advocated 14 per cent. of water instead of 16 per cent. But the "milk blenders" or adulterators were allowed to put in 24 per cent.—Mr Hiscork said that the Shorthorns were wonderfully "even" they were like eggs in a basket or peas in a pod. He was unaware that Carmarthen could bring out such cattle. Wales had taught England in breeding shorthorns. He hoped soon they would have a. change of Government, and have a Conservative people who would stand on their feet and look after the interests of the people generally.—Mr C. Morgan Richardson proposed the toast of "Success to the Show." The toast of the "President" was also proposed by Mr C. Morgan Richardson. This was received with musical honours, as was also the toast of the "Secretary," proposed by Mr Carnley. The Carmarthen Town Band discoursed selections of music during the day. LIST OF AWARDS. SHORTHORN CATTLE I Open to South, Wales and Monmouthshire. Class I.-Bull, two years old and upwards. First prize, given by the Eearl of Cawdor, £ 7; 2nd, £ 4; 3rd, £ 1: 1, Mr D. H. Thomas, Starling Park, Carmarthen, "Royal Bean" 2, Mr R. Stratton, The Dyffrvn, Newport, "Earl of Yeuden" 3, Mr T. E. Davies, Castle Howell, "Coluiiibiiic Seal"; r., Mr T. E. Lewis-Bowen, Clynfiew, Boaicath; he., Mr J. Lloyd .Morgan, Rhiwfelin. Class 2.—Bull, exceeding one and not ex- ceeding two years old—First prize, given by Lord Emlyn, £ 7; 2nd, £ 4; 3rd, £ 1 1, Sir A. C. Stepney, Bart., "Metronome"; 2, Mr R. Stratton, "Fortunatus" 3, Misses Man- sel, Maestoilo. "County Beauty" T., Lord Dynevor; he., Mr J. E. Footman, Havod- wen j, Viscount Tredegar; c. and c., Mr C. Morgan-R icliardson, Morgenau. Class 3.—Bull, not. exceeding twelve months old—First prize, L7; 2nd, t4; 3rd, zCl: 1, Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiwfelin, "Duke of Clarence" 2, Earl Cawdor "Golden Grove Redskin" av Mr R. Stratton, "Pont- cullis" r., 'Mr Williams, Llwynpiod, Carmar- th('rit""I'Iag of Truce" lie (2), Mr D. Evans, Gwempa, Pontantwn.; Mr T. E. Lewis- Bowen, Clynfiew; Mr T. Griffiths, Gelly, Llandefeilog. Class 4.—Cow, in milk or in Calf, over three years old—First prize, given by Mr H. C. Lewis, t5, 2nd, k2; 3rd, £1: 1, and r., Sir A. C. Stepney, Bart., "Vesta" ålld "Em- peror's Heiress" 2, Viscount Tredegar, "Twinkle" 3, Mr T. Griffiths, Gelly, Llan- defeilog, "White Rose" he., Mr L-. Bowen- Jones, Friary, Carmarthen; Mr T. Griffiths, Gelly; c., Mr Evans, Gwempa, Pontantwn, Class 5.-Heifer, in milk or in calf exceed- ing two and not exceeding three years old- First prize, t5; 2nd, t2 3rd, £1: 1, Mr C. Morgan Richardson, "CameKa" 2, Lord Dynevor, "Beauty" 3, Mr Thos. Griffiths, Gelly, "Light Delilah." Class 6.-He,ifer, exceeding one and not exceeding two years old-Fii-st prize, given by Mr F. Miller, L5; 2nd, t2; 3rd, tl: 1, Mrs F. A Lort Phillips, Boncath, "Volusia" 2, Sir A. C. Stepney, Bt., "Rosebud" 3, Mr David Evans, Gwempa, "Gwendraeth Czar- ina". he., Dr J. Lynn Thomas, Stradmore; Col. Gwynne Hughes, Glancothi; c., -Lord Dynevor. Olass 7.—Heifer, not exceeding one year old-Fi,rst prize, t5; 2nd, t2; 3rd, £1: 1, Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiwfeli/n, "Towy Vale Duchess" 2, Mr R. Stratton, "Trill' 3, Sir A. C. Stepney, Bart., "Mandeline" he., Mr | J. E. Footman, Havodwen; Viscount Tre- degar; c. (2) Mr T. E. Leiwis-Bowen, Clyn. fiew; c., Lord Dynevor. Open to Tenant Farmers only whose main source of livelihood is Farming. Class 8.-Bull, three years old and upwards First and third prizes given by Earl Cawdor, £ 7; 2nd, f3: 3rd. Cl 1, Mr T. E. Davies, Castle Howell, "Columbine Seal"; 2, Mr J. Evans, Glanrhydw, Kidwelly, "Prince" 3, Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiwfelin, "Duke of Tyne." Class 9.-Bull, exceeding two and not ex- ceeding three years old—prizes given by the President-First" £ 7 2nd, t3- 3rd, £ 1: 1, Mr Thomas Da.vi.es, Cwimsawdde 2, Mr Hy. Dav.i-,s, Penalltvbia,, Boncath, "QlÜef Jus- tice" 3, Mi's Eleanor Evans, Cefn Farm, Golden Grove, "Scottish Victor." Class 10.—Bull, exceeding one and not ex- ceeding two years old—prizes given by the Preiitte,iit-First, £ 7 2nd, t3; 3rd, £1: 1, Mr David Thomas, Blaonyfan, Pontantwn, "White Rosette" 2, and 3, Mr J. E. Fooit- man, Havodwen, "K.C." and "Earl of Oxford"; he., Mr T. Griffiths, Gellv; c., Mr Walter Griffiths, Nantmeillionog, Aboi^gwili. Class 11.—Bull, not exceeding twelve months old, given by Viscount Ti-edegar- First prize, £ 7; 2nd, t3; 3rd, £1: 1, Mr J. LI. Morgan, Rhiwfelin, "Duke of Clarence" 2, Mr W. Williams, Llwynpiod, "Flag of Truce" 3, Mr T. Thomas, Blaengwastocl, Ferryside, "Towy Marquis" he., Mr David Evans, Gwempa c., Mr T. Griffiths, Gelly. Class 12.—Cow in milk or in_ calf, over three years old—First prize, L5- 2nd, L2- 3rd, £ 1 1, Mr David Thomas, Blaenyfan, "Lilly's Last" 2, and 3, Mr Griffiths, Gelly, "White Rose" and "Light Delilah; vhc., Mr Evans, Gwempa, "Gwendraeth Czarina.' Special Prizes Open to United Kingdom. Class. 13.—Special prize of tIO presented by Mr Clement J. Williams, and a 2nd, t5, by the Society, given for the best Shorthorn Bull, entered or eligible for entry in "Coate's Herd Book": 1, Mr T. Atkinson, Redvales Bury, Lanes., "Pride of Sunshine"; 2, 1r: R. Stratton, Newport, "Earl of Yeuden" r., Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, "Duke of Tyne." Class. 14.—Special prize of £10 offered by the Shorthorn -Society of Great Britain and Ireland, and a 2nd prize of JE5 by the; United Counties Agricultural Societty, for pedigree p 11 Shorthorn dairy cow In milk, under certains conditions: No award made. Class lo.—Special prize cf £10 offered by the Shorthorn Society for the best Shorthorn bull, calved in 1906, subject to conditions: 1, Sir A. C. Stepney, Bart. "Metronome" 2, Viscount Tredegar, "Tredegar Rose." Champion Challenge Bowl, value 20 gns., for best exhibit in Shorthorn classes, the pro- perty of a resident in the Counties of Car- marthen, Pembroke, and Cardigan. The bowl to be won' twice before becoming the absolute property of the owner: 1, Sir A. C. Stepney, "Vista" r., Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiwfelin, "Towy Vale Duclwss. II HEREFuRiDS. Class 16.—Bull, two years old and up- wards—First prize, £ 7; 2nd, C4; 3rd, £ 2:1, and lie., Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., Llanwern Park; 2, Mr Wm. Thomas, The Hayes, Sully, Cardiff; 3, Mr Hy. Bkhop, Maesvronen, Glashury, Rads; he., Mr T. R. Thompson, Erw'r Delyn, Penarth. Class 17.—Bull, under two years old—First £7; 2nd. £.1; 3rd, t2: 1, and 3, Mr D. A. Thomas. M.P. 2, Mr T. R. Thompson, Penarth. Class 18.—Cow or Heifer in milk or in calf—First prize, 2nd, given by Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., Llanwern Park, f-2; 3rd, hCl: 1. Mr T. R. Thompson 2, Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P. Champion prize of £ 5 offered by the Here- ford Herd Book Society for the best Here- ford hull in classes 16 and 17: 1, Mr D. A. Thomas, "Robin Hood": r., Mr W. Thomas, The Hayes, Cardiff, "Curley Boy." Champion prize of t5 5s for the best Here- ford cow or heifer Of aii,.N, age, given by the Hen-ford Book Society: 1, Mr T. R. Thomp- son, Penarth, "Beautv" v., Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., "Little WELSH BLACK CATTLE. Ohss 19.—Bull, three yea"s old and up- wards—First prize, t-7; 2nd. £3; 3rd, £1: 1, M ^ssvs Davies. Thomas, and Howells, My- drim, "Duke of Connaught" 2, Mr Levi Davies, Wcnnoleu-fawr, Llarboidy, "Duke of Pembroke" 3, Mr J. Mathias, Kingston, Pembroke, "Jacko." Cbiss1 20.-Bull, exceeding two and not oxc?"ding three years old—First prize, given by Sir Owen Seoul-field, Bait, 7C7; 2nd. £3; 3rd, £1: 1. Mr J. W. Harrie;. Pilroath, Llan- "King Bruce' 2, -Sirs Jane. Morris, Cli.vxd Fann. Pembroke. Glass 21.—Bull, exceeding, one rind not exceeding two years old—First prize, 2nd, £ 3; 3rd, 1:1, Mr R. Thomas, Great Pale, Whitland, "Shah"; 2, Mr J. W. Grif- fiths, Penally Court; r., Mr T. RusseJl, Yer beston, Pembroke; c., Mr Ivor Ll. Davies, Derimoiloiii, Golden Grove. Class 22.-Bull, not, exceeding 12 months old—First prize, JE7; 2nd, £ 3; 3rd, JEl: 1, Messrs J. and S. Thorn as, Bwlchgwynt, "Dukec of Wellington" 2, Mr J. Scourfield, Blaenwernddu, Whitland; 3, Mr R. Thomas, Great Pale, Whitland. Class 23.—Cow, in milk, or in calf, over three years old—First prize, L5- 2nd, L3; 3rd, tl: 1, Messrs Morris, Wernberney, Llamboidy, "Olwen" 2, and 3, Mr J. W. Harries, Pilroath, "Alexandra" and "Organ III." r., Mr J. C. Yorke, "Queen" c., Mr J. W. Griffiths, Penally Court. Class 24.-Heifer, in milk or in calf, ex- ceeding two and not exceeding three years old—First prize, dEo 2nd, t3; 3rd, £1: 1, Mr T. E. Thomas, Trehale, "Sarah 5th" 2, Mr J. W. Harries, Pilroath, Llanstepihan, "Morfudd" 3, Mr J. W. Griffiths, Penally, "Countess" r., iMr T. Russell, Yerbeston; lie., Mr Levi Davies, Wernoleu-fawr, Llan- boidy; Mr Ivor Lloyd Davies, Derimoiilon. Class 25.-HelifeT, exceeding one and not exceeding two years old-First prize, L5 2nd, £ 3; 3rd, 1:1 1, Messrs J. and S. Thomas, Bwlchgwynt, "Mydrim Mary" 2, Mr T. E. Thomas1 Treha'e, "Sarah Jane" 3, L 2. Mr J. C. Yorke, Langton; r., Mr James W. Griffiths, Penally Court. Class 26.-—Heifer, not exceeding twelve months old-F,Ilrk prize, t5; 2nd, R3 -1 3rd, tl: 1, Mr J. Scourfield, Blaenwernddu, "Buddug" 2, Mr J Howells, Waunrhyddod, Llanboidy, "Dorothy" 3 Messrs J. and S. Thomas, Bwlchgwynt, "Priincesa Ida"; rv Mr J. Wynford Philipps, M.P.; he., Mr Ivor LI. Davies, Denimoilon c., Mr J. H. Thomas, Great Hill, Laughanne, Challenge Cup, given by owners of Llan- dawke Estate, for best exhibit in the Black Cattle classes. Hie cup to be won twice by the sarnie exhibitor with different animals before becoming property of the exhibitor; 1, Mr Thomas, Bwlchgwynt, "Duke of WTell- i ington"; r., Messrs Morris, "Olwe/n." Piece of Plate, given by Sir Marteiiiie Lloyd, Bart., for two best WelsiS Black heifers of any age, the property of a tenant farmer: 1, Mr Thomas, Bwlchgwynt, "My- drim Mary" r., Mr Levi Davies, Llanboidy, "Lady." Challenge Cup, presented by Mr J. Wyn- ford Philipps, M.P., for best exhibit in the Black Cattle classes of opposite sex to the winner of the Llandawke Challenge Cup. To be won twice before becoming the property of competitor: 1, Mr Thomas, "Mydrim Mary" r., Mr Harries, Pilroath, "Organ III." Champion Silver Medal, with Ll to breeder in each case, offered by the Welsh Black Cattle Society, for best male and female classes, under conditions: 1, Mr Morris, Wernberney, "Olwen" r., Mr Thomasi Bwlchgwynt, "Mydrim Mary." CHANNEL ISLAND CATTLE. Open to the United Kingdom. Class 27.—Cow or (heifer—First prize, £ o; 2nd, L2; 3rd, £1: 1, and r., Mr W. Buckley Roderick, Fronheulog, Llanelly; 2, Mr E. Morgan, CiimffrR-d, Carmarthen. AGRICULTURAL HORSES. Class 28.—Brood iiiare-F.i,i,st prize, £ 7; 2nd, t3; 3rd, Ll: 1, Mr Henry Oakby J Dewstow, near Chep&tow; 2, Mr D. Howell ) Thomas, Starling Park, Carmarthen 3, and T. E. Davies, Castle Howell, Nantgaredig; r., Mr J. Wynford Philipps, M.P. le., Mr c., Messrs P. and J. Thomas, Derllys Court, Carmarthen.. 4 Class 29.—Oolt or filly, foaled in 1907— J First prize, t7; 2nd, t3; 3rd, £ 1: 1, Mr Henry Oakley, Chepstow; 2, Mr John « Perkins, Closglas, Llandilo 3, Mr R. lewis, ( Bmwnliill, Llangadock; r., Mr Lert Davies, Wernoleufawi', Lianboitly, Whitland; he., Mr J. H.Thomas and Sons, Towyn. Class 30.—Gelding or mare, any age—First prize, t5; 2nd, £2; 3rd, Ll: 1, Mr J. W. Philipps, M.P.; 2, Mr T. Skeats, Whitchurch < Cardiff; 3, Mess.m J. Hill and Sons, Cardiff; r., Mr John Perkins, Closglas, Llandilo. Class 31.-Geldin(v or filly, foaled in 1904 -FirA prize, t5; 2nd, t2- 3rd, tl 1, Mr J. Wynford Philipps, M. P., Lvdstep; 2, Mr Oakley Harriesi, Garreg; 3, Mr David James, Rbydyffynon, Llandebie. Class 32.—Gelding or filly, foaled in 190o —First prize, £ 5; 2nd, £ 2; 3rd, £ 1; 1, | Mr Henry Oaklev, Chepstow; 2, Mr J. W. Philipps, M.ll; 3, Mr Oakley Harries, Garreg Farm, Kidwelly; r., J. R. Thomas and Sons, Burry Port. Class 33.—Filly, foaled in 1906—First prize. JE5; 2nd, £ £ 3rd, zCl: 1, Messrs J. R. Thomas and Sons, Burry Port; 2, Mr Evan Jones, Manoravon; 3, Mr J'. Ricliards. Pantyrathro. Carmarthen r., Messrs P. and J. Thomas, Derllys Court, Carmarthen he., j Mr S. H. Anthony, Penlan, Carmarthen. Class 34.-Colt, or gelding, foaled in 1906 —First prize, t5- 2nd, t2; 3rd, tl: 1, and 3, Mr J. W. Philipps, Lydstep Haven 2, Mr Henry Oakley, Chepstow; r., Mr David Joseph, Ffosfadh, Bynea. Open to the United Kingdom. Class 3o.—Special prize of £ 10, presented 1 bv Mr Clement J. Williams, and a 2nd prize of t5 by the Society for best Sliire mare or filly entered or eligible for entry in "Shire j HortE- Stud Book" 1, Earl Beuchamp; 2, Mr H. H. Smith, Melton Mowbray; 3, Mr J. W. Plhiliipps, M.P. Class 36.—Special prize of £ 5, given by Mr Clement J. Williams, for best mare or filly gat by a registered sh;'re horse. Open to tenant fanmers in South Wales and Mon- mouthshire whose main soure of livelihood is farming: 1, Mr T. E. Davies, Castle Howell. I Nantgaredig; 2, Mr Oakley Harries, Garreg Farm, Kidwelly. Challenge Cup, calue £10 10s, presented j by Lord Rothschild, for best suckling filly got by Monitor III. late the property of, the Carmarthenshire Stud Company: 1, Mr 0. H arries, Garreg, "Garreg Mistress" r., T. Williams, "Castellddu Queen Mat.' I Challenge Cup, value 20gns, given by ] some members of the Society, for best shire mare, filly, or filly foal, the property of a resident .in the counties of Carmarthen, Pembroke or Caixligan. Won three times: L Mr J. Wynford Philiipps, M.P.; r., Mr D. a H. Thomas, Starling Park. Open Challenge Cup, value 30gns, for best shire mare, filly, or filly foal in the show: 1, Earl Beauchamp, "Sussex Blue Gowin"; r., Mr H. H. Smith, 'Melton Mowbray, "North- enden Blossom." Champion Silver Medal, given by Shire Horse Society for best mare or filly, or filly foal in show: 1, Mr H. H. Smith, "North- enden Blossom" r., 'Mr Smith, "Hendre Crown Princess." HACKNEYS AND PONIES. Class 37.—Hackney brood mare—First prize, t7; 2nd, t3; 3rd, £ 1: 1, Messrs T. and J. Mathias. Pontardulais; 2. Messrs T. and J. Ja,iiies, Travolyrych, Mydrim; 3, Mr R. A. Falconer, Bwlch, Abergwili. Class 38.—Hacki^ey ;101t or filly, fcaled in 1907-First prize, £5; 2nd. £ 2; 3rd, tl., 1, MessrsJ and T. Mathiais; 2, Messrs T. and J. James. Travelvryeh, Mydrim; 3, Mr D. Thomas, Blaenyfan; r., Mr Beynon, Gelly- gatrog, IJI an gen dei nne. CTa-s 39.—Hackney gelding or mare, foaled in 1904—First prise, £!5; 2nd, £ 2, given by the Townspeople of Carmarthen 3rd, tl: 1, Mr D. Evans, Lhvyneadfor; 2, Mr T. J. Mathias, Llyn-y-feiin, Cardigan; 3, Mr R. Hj.Sampson, Pontardulais; r., Mr H. Rees, iSpHimgfrekl, Haverfordwest; he., M/IASSris' T. Davies and Sons, Lleohwcdd, TJanybyther; Messrs D. and J. Jones, Coedadam, Llan- gendeinne. Class 40.—'Hackney gelding or filly, foaled in 1905—Finst prize, t5; 2nd, £ 2: 3rd, £ 1 1, Mr Win. Jones, Pantydefaid, Llandvssul 2, Mr R. H. Sampson, Pontardulais; 3, Mr J. Evans, Kidwelly; v., Mr David Harries, Duffryn Stores, Amimanford. Class 41.-Hackuey colt, gelding or filly, foaled in 1906—First prize, zt5; 2ml, £ Q; 3rd. £1: 1. Mr D. Evans, Llwvncadf or; 2, Mr H. R ees, Springfield, Havcrtordwest. Class 42 gelding or mare. 15 hands and over, to be ridden—First prize, £ 5; 2nd, £ 2; 3rd, £ 1: 1, Mr D. Evans, Nag's Head, Newcastle Emlyn 2, Mr R. H. Sampson, Pc'iitardul«.is; 3. Nfessrs D. Davies and Sons, Parkne-it. Newcaistle Emlvn r., Messrs T. and J. Mathias, Pontardulais. 43.JIlaek gelding or mare, exceed- ing 14.2 and not exceeding 15 hands, any age, to be ridden—First prize, £5 2n.t £ 2; 3rd, tl 1, Mr J. Richards, Pantvrathro; 2, VIr John Rogers.. Nantyci, Carmarthen; 3, Mr T. J. Mathias, Llyn-v-felin, Cardigan r., Mr J. J. Rees. Llwynfortune. Class 44.—Ccb, gelding, or mare, exeeed- ing 13.2 and not exceeding 14.2 hands, to be ridden—First prize, given by Mr D. H. Evan>J, 2nd, £ 2; Srd, t'1; 1, Mr Evans, Llwyneadfor: 2, Mr James Millward, Pont- ardulais; 3, Mr David Jones, Bryu AM el, Cardigan; 11' Mr R. Evains, butcher, Peny: graig. Class 45.—Pony, gelding or mare, exceed- ing 12.2 and not exceeding 13.2 hands, to be ridden—First prize, £ o; 2nd, L2; 3rd, £1: 1, Mr T. J. Mathias, Cardigan; 2, Mr Thos. Lewis, High street, Narberth; 3, Messrs D. Davies and. Sons, Parknest, Newcastle Emlyn; r., Mr W. Jones, Tygwyn, Llan- goedmore, Cardigan; he., Mr T. E. Jarmau, Dowlais. Class 46.—Pony, gelding, or mare, not ex- ceeding 12.2 hands, to be ridden—First prize, t3; 2nd R2; 3rd, LI: 1. Mr T. J. Mathias, Cardigan; 2, Mr Fred Thomas, Naiiberth. Class 47.-Mouiitaiii pony bi-ood niare with foal at foor, or having re a re da foal in 1907. Entered or eligible for entry in tho Welsh Pony and Cob Stud Book—First prize, 1:3; 2nd, E2: 1, Mr R H Sampson, Pontardulais; 2, Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiwfelin; 3, Dr W. C. Griffiths, Pontardulais; r., Mr J. LloJd Morgan, Rhiwfelin. A Champion Silver Medal is offered by the Welsh Pony and Cob Society for the best Mountain pony brood mare, in Class 47: Mr R. H. Sampson, Pouitardulais. Champion Silver jMedal, offered by Welsh Pony and Cob Society for best mare or filly entered or eligible to be entered in Welsh Pony and Cob Stud Book, classes 44, 45, 46: Mr T. Lewis, High street, Narberth. Silver Medal offered by Hackney Horse Society for best Hackney or potny mare, filly, or filly foal that is registered or eligible forrecritration in the Hackney Stud Book: 1, Messrs T. and J. Mathias; 2, Mr R. H. Sampson. HARNESS. Class 48.—Gelding or mare, over 15 hands, to be driven in harness—First prize, £5 2nd, JE3; 3rd, £1: 1, Messrs T. & J. Mathias, Pontardulais; 2, Messrs D. and J. Jones, Coedadam; 3, Mr H. Rees, Springfield; r., Mr J. C. Elliott, Pembroke Dock. Class 49.-Gelding or mare, over 13.2 and not exceeding 15 hands, to be driven, in harness—First prize, t5; 2nd, JE3; 3rd, LI: Dr G. P. Francis, Brecon; 2, Mr D. Rees Jones, Aberdare; 3, Mr T. Nicholas, Port Talbot; r., Mr J. Millard, Merthyr, Glain. he., Mr Richard Evans, Peinygraig, Glam. Class 50.-Gelding or mare, not exceeding 13.2, to be driven in harness—First prize, C5; 2nd, L2; 3rd, £1: 1, Mr T. E. Jarmen; 2, Mr George Rees, Maetsteg; 3, Mr T. Lewis, Narberth; r., Mr W. Jones, Tygwyn, Llan- goedmore. JUMPING (OPEN). Class 51.—Jumper of any age, exceeding 15 hands—First prize, t5; 2nd, t2; 3rd, £1: 1, Mr Delme Davies Evans, Penylan, "The Clown" 2, Mr J. Williams, Eithinduon- issa, "Kate" 3, Mr J. O. Tliomas, Harp, Carmarthen, "Post Boy"; r., Mr Dd. Jones, Tyreithin, Pontyberem "Fear Not." Class 52.—Jumper of any age, not exceed- ing 15 hands—First prie, R5; 2nd, L2; 3rd, c1: 1, M<r Philip Lewis, Pantglas, "Tally Ho"; 2, Mr James Rees, Haverfordwest, "Gipsy Bess." SHEEP (SHROPSHIRE). Class 53.-Two-Aiear or aged ram—First prize, given by the Townspeople of Carmar- then, £ 5: 2nd, t2; 3rd, £1: 1, Mr J. Rees, Dolgvvm, Llanybyther; 2, Mr John Tllonbfr,, Dastelldraenog, Llanboidy; 3, Mr D. A. rhomas, 31. P.; r., Mr J. Griffiths, Castle 3eulas, Letterston; he., Mr Wm. Thomas, rrecor, Ferryside. Class 54.—Shearling ram—First prize, £ 5; 2nd, L2; 3rd. tl: 1, Mr George Morris, Robeston, Milford Haven; 2, Mr J. Rees, Dolgwm; 3, and r., Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P. j ?., Mr J. Griffiths, Castle CenJasj Mr C. Driscoll, Pa, Whitland. Class 55.—Ram lamb—First prize, zt5; 2nd 82; 3rd, £1: 1, Mr John Thomas, Castell- iraenog; 2, Mr C. Driscoll, Pantygollen 3, iiid he., Mr J. Griffiths, Castle Cenlas; r Mr John Thomas, Penrallt, Llanfallteg; he. :2), Mr D, A. Tliomas, M.P.; Mr John Rees, Dolgwm. Class 56.—Pen of three two-sheaf or aged 3wes—First prize, t5; 2nd. t2; 3rd, £ 1: 1, Mr J. C. Yorke, Langton 2, Mr C. Driscoll, Pantygollen; 3, Mr John, Thomas, Penrallt; r., Mr D. A. Tliomas, M.P.; c., Mr J. Rees, Dolgwm. Class 57.—Pen of three shearling ewes— First prize, £ 5; 2nd, t2; 3rd, £ 1: 1, Mr J. Rees, Dolgwm 2, Mr C. Driscoll. Class 58.-Pen of three ewe lambs-First prize, £ 5 2nd, t2 3rd, £1: 1, Mr Griffiths, Conlas Castle; 2, -.Nir C. Driscoll; 3, Mr J. Rees, Dolgwm. Challenge Cup, awarded for the best exhibit in the sheep classes. To be won twice: Mr J. Rees, Dolgwm, who wins the cup. PIGS (Any Breed). Class 60.—Boar, any age—First prize, JE3; 2nd, tl 3rd, 10s: 1, Sir, A. C. Stepney; 2, Dr Bowen Jones, The Friary. Class 61.—Sow, in farrow or with litter, and in breeding profit-First prize, 1:3; 2nd, tl 3rd, 10s: 1, Mr Ed. Lewis, Cille- fwr; 2, Dr Bowen Jones; vhc., Sir A. C. Stepney. Class 62.—Open sow, under 12 months old —Fist prize, 1:3; 2nd, £1; 3rd, 10s: 1, I,n(I 3,LNIR Edwrtl Lewis, Cillefwr: 2 Silr A. C. Stepney; r., Dr Bowen Jones. DAIRY PRODUCE. Class 63.—Tub or pot of salt butter, not less than 251bs iiott.-First prize, k2; 2nd, £ 1; 3rd, 10s: 1, Lewis, Hanton Farm, Haverfordwest; 2, Mr W. Bartlett, Haver- Fordwe-st; 3, Mr Geo. Phillips, Glynteg, Llanybri r., Mr S. M. Tliomas, Danyrallt, LI an gun nor; c., Mi^ Ma-rgaretta Williams, Ladwgan-fawr, Llangendeii'ne. Class 64.—Basket of 2 lbs of fresh butter nade up in pounds or plain rolls—First prize C2; 2nd, £1; 3rd. 10s: 1, Miss L Hanton Farm; 2, Mr Geo. Phillips, Glynteg; 3, Mrs Eiiikly Thomas, Tyrbacfi, Llan gun nor r. Mrs Evans, Danyrallt, Llangunnor; he., Mr Wm. Williams, Gilfach, Llanddarog; Mr W. Bantlett, 'Haveiitordlwlest-; c., Mjr Moses Pentreown. Class 65.—One fresh milk cheese First prize, t2; 2nd, £ 1; 3nJ ,10s: 1, Mrs Emily Lewis, Pontanitwn Farm, Kidwellv; 2, and 3, Miss Annie Thomas, Penybedd, Burry Port ;r.Messrs J. R. Tliomas and Sons, low\ii, Jic., Allies Myfamvy Thoniias? Llwvii- nendy, Llandilo. The total nnmlber who paid for admission .vas 2,297 as compared with 2,200 last year.

Carmarthen Bankruptcy Court. This court was held on Wednesday before Mr Registrar Parkinson, the exaininations being conducted by Mr T. Thomas, Official Receiver. A CARMARTHEN BUTCHER. James Lewis, butcher, St. Catherine st., Carmarthen: This case was fully reported at the first hearing in July. Debtor admitted that his turnover was about 4-50 or 1:60 a week and thathereNiveZI £ 500 at intervals from the Asy nm Committee, but could give no further account of his affairs than he did at the July court. He had received £1,800 since January last, but could give no further information regarding it,—Mr Rov Evans, solicitor, Newcastle Emlyn, who appeared for creditors, suggested that the debtor had been buyiing cattle recklessly.—The case was adjourned until the October court.

LLANAIRTHNEY. The LlatiaTthney Agricultural, Horticultural, and Poultry Show, with galloping, hurdle, trotting, foot and cycle races, will be held on Friday, August 30th. Schedules and entry forms may be obtained of the Hon. Sec., Mr. H. Davies, School House, Llanarth- ney. Competitors will ^please note that the closing date for entries is Saturday, August 24th. Special entry forms for the foot and cycle races must be obtained from the Secretary, and all entries for these races must be made on the said entry forms, and all information required thereon sent to the Secretary, together with the entrance fee on or before Saturday. August 24th.

J BIRTH. EVANS--August 10th, at Brynmarlog, Newcaste* Emlyn, the wife of Mr Roy Evans of a son. MARRIAGES. MORTTIS-DAVIES -August 10th, by licenee, Mr David John Morris, son of Mr John Morri* woollen manufacturer, Liskeard Villa, Carmar* then, to Margaret, only daugnter of the late Mr Aaron Davies and Mrs David@, Cambrian-plaoe, Carmarthen. JONES —■ GRIFFITHS. August 11th, at Water Street Chapel, Carmarthen, Mr T. David Jones, artict, Queen-street, Carmarthen, to Miss Anne Griffiths, youngest daughter of Mr James Griffiths, Pensyngraig, Llandefeilog. DEATHS. I^AVIBS.—Augnst 11th, at 47, Water-street, Car- marthen, Mr William Dalies, aged 77 years, DAFFV. — August 11th, at 14, Woter-street, Car- marthen, Mrs Hannah Dafty, widow of Mr T. Daffy, aged 61 y earir. PETERS.—August 12th, at the White Hone Inn, Chapel-street, Carmarthen, Mrs Sarah Peters wife of Mr David Teters, aged 42 yeare.