The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

THE GOVERNAIENT PROPOSALS. Whatever may be thought of the Govern- ment proposals for the economy of time in Parliament, there can be no question that a reform in the procedure of that body is absolutely necessary, unless the business of the country is to remain at the mercy of a band of obstructionists. The evident disgust of these gentlemen at Mr W. H. Smith's proposal is a sufficient guarantee for its necessity and for its efficacy. Mr Gladstone, who apparently is aware of the impossibility of conducting business without some such reform, merely desires to refer the matter to a select com- mittee to report upon. It is from the irresponsible members of his party that opposition is to be apprehended. It seems unreasonable that the labour expended upon the early stages of a Bill should be labour lost if it does not pass into law during the session, and that the weary debate upon principles should be repeated at the next meeting of Parliament. Under the present system it is almost impossible that the details of any intricate Bill can receive sufficient at- tention, so much time is wasted in wrangling over the early stages that the arrangement of details in committee is left to so late a period of the session, that they cannot be carefully considered, with the result that further amendments are necessary. The Govern- ment seek to obviate this growing evil, fivstly, by preventing any Bill, except money Bills, continuance Bills, or Bills returned from the House of Lords with amendments, from being proceeded with after the 15th of July. Further, that any Public Bill that has reached the committee stage, or has been reported by a standing committee, may by resolution of the House be suspended and resumed at the same stage during the following session of the same Parliament. If the Government proposal is accepted, as it undoubtedly will be, the leader of the House will recommend that the committee on the Irish Land Purchase Bill be adjourned to next session, and that the energies of the House be devoted to the pass- ing of the Local Taxation, Tithes, Western Australia Constitution, Indian Councils, Barracks and Census Bills, while the Police, Houses of the Working Classes, and Savings Banks Bills will after the second reading be referred to the standing committee. Mr Sexton calls this an enormous legislative pro- gramme, but as Mr Smith pointed out the Local Taxation Bill with its licensing clauses forms the only contentious matter, and the re- maining Bills may be expected to pass into law without lengthy debate. If so much useful legislation elii be carried out during the session, the public will have no cause of com- plaint, and Mr Smith seems both confident and sanguine.

PUBLICANS AND PHARISEES. I Mr Acland's amendment to the first clause of the Local Taxation Bill was rejected on Friday last. It is to be hoped that the remain- ing clauses may be disposed of with less waste of time. The only practical result of the debate has been to show the chameleon character of Mr Gladstone and the other leaders of the Liberal Paity. The elasticity of their views upon the compensation clauses is marvellous, and fully bears out the remarks made by Professor Tyndall, that whatever Mr Gladstone utters is adopted and repeated by the Liberal Press and Party with the unfail- ing accuracy of a phonograph. When it suited his purpose Mr Gladstone told us in speaking of publicans, that "considering the legislative, title thetj had acquired, and the recognition of their position in the proceedings uf the House Jor (t long series of gears, they ought not to be placed at a disadvantage on I account of the particular impression we may entertain in relation to the mischief connected with the present licensing system." Again in 1SS0 Mr Gladstone said that "We ought not to allow our prejudices with regard to this particular trade to cause us to deviate by a hair's breadth from the principle that Parlia- ment has always acted upon, namely, that when a vested interest has been created, the question of compensation should be considered when such vested interests are proposed to be dealt with by Parliament." The oracle hav- ing spoken, it is not surprising that his followers, not only endorsed the principle, but went further and enlarged upon it. Sir William Harcourt declared that Some people wanted to meddle with the rights of the owners of public houses, and unless we set our faces against the whole system, liberty itself would suffer." Mr Morley went further, and wrote that lie should strongly oppose any legislation which should overlook the fact, that immense capital has been embarked in the trade, in the ordinary expectation that the trade would not be interfered with." Compensation for dis- turbance was the avowed principle of the Liberal Party ten years ago, how do they justify their sudden change of front ? A Conservative Government in 1890 brings in a Bill that embodies, in a mild form, the very principles so strongly advocated by Mr Gladstone, Mr Morley, and Sir Win. Harcourt in 1880; we naturally expected these gentle- men to prove their consistency by helping to pass the Bill into law, but they are in deadly hostility to it. Sir Will. Harcourt is no longer prepared to stand up for liberty; and Mr Gladstone is prepared to deviate widely from his principles when the opportunity presents itself for hampering or obstructing his political opponents. Mr Gladstone professes himself satisfied with the present law of licensing, but com- plains that it has been administered with too lavish a hand. May be that it has. Magistrates like other persons have individual views, and there are not wanting some who extend the principles of free trade into the business of the publican, with the I eSlllt that licensed houses have multiplied in localities where they are not perhaps absolutely required. It is the fault of the law that it did not limit the discretionary power of the licensing authority, yet when it is proposed to improve that law by prohibiting the issue of new licenses, Mr Gladstone is prominent in opposition. Mr Gladstone is anxious to throw the onus of the suppression (without compensation) of public houses upon the County Councils, fondly imagining that they would at once enter upon the task—would they ? We have a higher opinion of our Council members and ot their sense of justice than he has, we do not believe that they would compass the ruin of any particular class of the community. There is, however, another factor that would reflect with peculiar strength upon the members of the Councils the liquor interest is a powerful force, and embraces many interests outside its immediate circle, these would all have to be taken into account at the triennial election, and might well cause the heart of the stoutest candidate to quail. If injustice is con- ternplated to their body, the liquor interest properly organised and set in motion will im- peril many a seat. Theoretically the Councils ought to be the licensing authority, and no I doubt in time will be, but that they, an elected body, will exercise their powers, when the time comes, in a more stringent manner than the magistrates, is extremely doubtful. It was always open to the interested public to oppose the granting of licenses, and if they did not avail themselves of their opportunities they have themselves to blame. At the present moment Bung and his fortunes arc the sport of political parties, and form a convenient field of battle, but putting aside political exigencies it is impossible to argue with any sense of justice, that it is right to withdraw a license, and to ruin a well conducted publican, who has invested capital in his business on the strength of Mr Gladstone's assurance that he had a vested interest in his trade, and should be compensated if disturbed, having acquired a legislative title; or of Sir Wm. Harcourt's declaration that to interfere with the publicans rights would be to interfere with liberty. There are, however, a vast number of publicans who have invested little or no capital, who derive a very precarious income from their business, and whose interest could be acquired at small cost. Under the provisions of the present Bill, the Councils might do much to lessen the number of these houses, and if such action proved beneficial it should not be beyond the power of our legislators to devise an equitable plan for further reduction. The opposition to the tentative scheme of the Government savours too much of intolerance and oppressiveness. tA

The Queen has presented Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild with a bust of herself by Mr Boehm in remembrance of her visit to Waddesdon in May. Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein, the second son of Prince and Princess Christian, has arrived at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, from Germany, on a visit to his parents. His Highness, who is an officer in the 23rd (Hessian) Dragoons, will return, after three weeks' stay in England, to Darmstadt, where his regiment is quartered. When the German Emperor visited the Queen last yeor, great inconvience was experienced on ac- count of the want of a State banqueting hall at Osborne House. Her Majesty has now deter- mined to build one of magnificent proportions, the foundation of which will be laid upon the lawn, on the west side of the house, forming almost a quadrangle of the space in front of the Queen's private entrance. The operations now being commenced will not interfere with the usual visit of the Queen to the Isle of Wight at the latter end of July. The Press Association states that the Duchess of Fife, Princess Louise of \A ales, was delivered of a still-born male child on Monday evening at Slieen House, Richmond, Surrey, the country residence of the Duke of Fife. The condition of her Royal Highness was on Tuesday evening reported to be fairly satisfactory. The Princess of Wales, who went to Ascot on Monday after- noon, is expected at Sheen House to visit her daughter. Viscountess Emlyn recently gave a very pretty ball in Hereford-gardens. The house was handsomely draped with curtains festooned in gracefi 1 folds, whilst hanging baskets of flowers in all the looms, as well as the floral profusion which covered the mantelpieces, made the whole mis<tn-»:ene very striking. The BIIR Hungarian Band was in attendance. A very large and fashionable throng was present, including the Marchioness of Downshire and Lady Olivia Taylour, the Countess of Longford and Lady Katharine Pakenham, Lady Louisa Egercon and Miss Egerton, Mr and Lady Harriet Cavendish and Lady Ada Osb me, Lady Helen and Miss Macgregor and Lady Helen Srewait- Murray, Lady Jane Taylor and Miss Taylor, Lady Theresa and Miss Boyle, Lady Louisa and Miss Fielding, Lady Catherine Yane and Lady Lousia Cecil, Lady Penrhyn and the lion. Miss Pennant, Countess of Galloway and Miss Hilda Stewart, Countess of Macclesfield and the Ladies Parker (-), Lady Mackenzie and Miss Muriel Mackenzie, Countess of Lindsey and Lady Mary Bertie, Lady Constance Howard, Earl of Cawdor, Lady Muriel Boyle, Mrs Macgregor and Miss Macgregor, the Hon. Mrs Augustus and Miss Calthorpe, Mrs George Finch and Miss Sybil Fliiel-L, Ilrs Casberd-Botelcr and Miss Inez Casberd-Boteler, and Mrs and Miss Langley. Miss Mary Anderson, the well-know American actress, was married at St. Mary's Catholic Chapel, Hampstead, on Tuesday, to Mr Antonio-de- Novarra. The ceremony was a very quiet one. Mr Charles Webley Hope, son of the late Admiral Hope, who lias recently returned from India, was presented at the Levee, on Monday last, at St. James' Palace, by the Secretary of State. A marriage has been arranged between Marguerite, daughter of the late Sir Andrew Agnew Bart., and Lady Louisa Agnew, and Mr Dudley Drummond, of lortiselitfe, Ferryside.

DEATH OF MR T. MOSTYN DAVIES, J.P., CARMARTHEN We regret to have to announce the death of Mr Thomas Mostyn Davies, of this town, who died of Bright's disease, at his residence in Spilman- street, on Monday last, in his 73rd year. Mr Davies had been ailing for some considerable time, and was thus unable to take part in any public business. His last appearance was Oil the occa- sion of the appointment of the present Recorder of Carmarthen (Mr Arthur Lewis). On returning to his house on that day he complained of feeling unwell, and never again did he leave his house. The deceased gentleman was a native of Carmar- then, and the son of the late Mr David Davies (of the tirm of Davies and Son, bootmakers, King- street), which business the deceased also carried on for some tiiiie. Giving up this business, he betook himself, with considerable success, to that of an auctioneer and timber merchant. Having amassed a considerable income, he retired from business, but identified himself very actively with public life in the borough. He filled the office of Guardian of the poor for some time, and he was one of the founders and supporters of the Literary Institute. He was chiefly instrumental in establishing a Volunteer Corps at Carmar- then, of which he was a member for a number of years. He was a member when the corps attended the Gloucester Review, in 18(50, when it was specially complimented for its general appearance and efficiency. Being elected a member of the Town Council, he spared no efforts to improve the general and sanitary condition of his native town, and he continued one of the most active and valuable members up to his death. His first election took place in 18G3, when he was returned for the Western Ward, which he continued to represent uninterruptedly until 1872. In that year he unsuccessfully wooed the suiHage of his old constituents, but was soon adopted by the Eastern Ward, which he faithfully represented up to the date of his death. He twice filled the civic chair, the first occasion being in 187<i, and the last in 1885. He was the first to agitate in favour of having the streets of the town asphalted and planted with tree,, and after considerable opposition he succeeded. Not only did he identify himself so closely with town improvements, but he took a keen interest in the educational interests of his town and as vice- chairman of the School Board he rendered his fellow townsmen signal service, which will long be remembered. Everything calculated to im- prove the town of Carmarthen in any direction met with the ardent support of the deceased gentleman, and his loss will be keenly felt by all his late colleagues. The funeral, which NN-as ;t military one, took place to-day (Friday), and was very largely attended by members of the Corpora- tion, and of other public bodies and the general townsmen. His mortal remains were assigned to their last resting place in the midst of universal signs of deep sorrow and regret in the ceiretery. The deceased was never married.

THE CAltMARTHEN DOG SHOW. The annual Carmarthen Dog Show was held yesterday (Thursday) in the Provision Market. The weather proved exceptionally fine, and there was an unprecedented attendance of both exhibitors and visitors. No less than 317 dogs were entered in the various classes. The Judges were Sir Marteine Lloyd, Bart., Bronwydd, and Mr L. C. P. Astley, of Dudley. It is gratifying to note that, although their task was an extremely difficult one, they discharged their duties admirably, and to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. The energetic hoii secretaries (Messrs J. Jordan Jones and Frank (wJIJ) carried out the arrangements without a hitch, aided by other members of the committee. An excellent luncheon was provided in the show yard by Mr Burgess, of the Nelson Hotel, which z, was presided over by Mr W. J. Buckley, M.F. H, the president of the show, supported by Mr Astley and Mr Vincent Thomas. The following is -,t LIST OF THE AWARDS. CLASS 1 (Foxhounds, in couples).—1, Silver Cup, Mr W J Buckley, Penyfai, Cruiser and Chorister" 2, silver medal, and h c, Mr T 11 H, Hughes, Neuaddfawr, Lampeter, Safety and Skylark, and Driver and Gainer, respectively. CLASS 2 (Pointers, dog or bitch).—1, Xi, Mr Wm Jenkins, Neath, June of Neath; 2, 10s, Mr Thomas Jenkins, Carmarthen, Dan"; 3 (extra), Mr Henry Norton, Carmarthen, Joe; reserve, Mr D II Thomas, Derllys Court, Juno; and h c, Mr R C Lawrence, Middleton Hall, Llanarthney, Pilot. CLASS 3 (Setters, dog or biteli).-I, .£1 Mr Tom Steadman, Dinnas Mawddy, De Beers 2, 10s Mr W Lewis, Albion Colliery, Pontypridd, Orange Lad 3, Mr SEC Lewis, Brechfa, Jack v h c, Mr Fred Sturdy, Falcondale, Lampeter, lap; v h c, Mr li G Lawrence, Middleton Hall, Llanarthney, Reta; vhc, do, Don Carlas; h c, Mr Lloyd Morris, Llanelly, Nell; h c, Dr Bowen Jones, Carmarthen, Rock h c, Mr James McAndrew, Lish Caity, Bridgend, Daisy; h c, Mr A Jefson, Mwyndy, Llantrissant, Grouse c, Mr Matthew Con mil', Kidwelly, Dash IX; res. Mr Alfred S Hall, Jeffres- ton, Belgelly, R.S.O., Sam X. CLASS 4 (Retrievers or Newfoundlands, Dog or Bitch)—1, Xi, Mr James A Sweeney, Bute Ship- building Yard, West Wharf, Cardiff, Noble Tipperary 2, 10s, Mr J. Reynolds, St. George- street, Tenby, British Queen"; reserve, do., Welsh Doctor. CLASS 5 (Greyhounds, dogs) 1, J':1, Mr D. Williams, Brynhafod, Llandilo, "Turk"; 2, 10s, Mr James Hooper, Water Wynch, Tenby, Echo" 3, 5s, Mr Thomas Jenkins, Carmarthen, "Tenby v.h.c, Mr David Evans, Shintor Fach, Kidwelly, Turpin Air J Jenkin Jones, Aberavon, "Mmeraiogist"; and Mr R. Lloyd, Mansel-street, Carmarthsn, 11 Treventy Steer"; h.c, Mr James Hooper, Water Wynch, Tenby, "Nelson"; c, Mr James Hooper, Gillard." Reserve, Mr T. R Jones, Llettycarn, Lord Emlyn. CLASS 6 (Greyhounds, bitch), 1, £1, Mr T G Sarvif, Aberdare, "Welsh (.2aoeu > 2, 10s, Mr J Y Davies, 32, New Road, Llandilo, Maid of Llandilo"; 3, 5s, Mr Charles Trevena, Redruth, "Maid of Cefn"; v.h.c, Mr James Gwillyni, Llandilo, Claribelle II Mr W Harvey, Nott- square, Carmarthen, Bessie and Mr T. Hodges, The Docks," Carmarthen Miss Sunday \ight" h.c, Mr John Hay, Victoria lun, Pembroke," Silver Bell"; Mr A E Hiles, 2, Water-street, Llanelly, Bit o' Quality" c, Mr Henry Cadle, Half Moon Hotel, Carmarthen, "Semi Luua"; Mr T Rees Thomas, Burry Port, "Lady Lassie and Mr II T Clktrke, Abingdon, Berks, Reserve, Mr B Havard, Narberth, Couutess. CLASS 7 (Greyhounds, dog or bitch, the pioperty of residents of the County of Carmarthen).—-I, £ 1, Mr D Williams, Bryiihafod, Llandilo, Turk 2, 10s, Mr J Y Davies, :3:2, New Road, Llandilo, Maid of Llandilo 3, 5s,Mr Thomas Evans,Treventy, St. Clears, Treventy Spot v 11 c, Mr T R Jones, Llettycarn, Carmarthen, Los d i! v li c, lir Henry Cadle, Moon llottl, ( niinutheu, Semi Luna; v h c, Mr W Harvey, Nott-sqnare, Carmar then, Bessie VII; v 11 c, Mr T Lloyd, butcher, Cai marthen, Treventy Steer; vh c, Mr George Austin, Station Road, Llanelly, Morwin Dw; v h c, Mr Thomas Jenkins. Carmarthen, Tenby; h c, Mr Rees Thomas. Burry Port, Lady Lassie; h c, Mr A E Hiles, 2, Water-street, Llanelly, Bit of (Quality; h c, Mr T W Rees, Bankyfelin, Bettws, Amman- ford, al; h c, Mr T Jo tie <, Pante, Carmarthen Prince h c, W S Phillips, King-street, Carmarthen, Gcrncn; h c, Mr T II Thomas, Lammas-street, Carmarthen, Spring; c, Alr G P, Lewis, King- street, Carmarthen, Twister. CLASS 8 (Spaniels, dog or bitch, 281bs and over). -1, 1:1, Mr George Morgan, 21i, Chapel-street, Neath, Young Bachelor; 2, 10s, Mr John Macphail, King-Street, Carmarthen, Blackbeath; 3, 5s, Mrs i>irt whistle, Saunderfoot, Don. Giovanni; v b c, Mr W J Roberts, Mariner's-square, Haverfordwest, Castle Prince v h c, Mr W Felton, Penarth, Cardiff, igil. Res. Mr John Avery, nlton, near Birmingham Oltonian. CLASS 9 (Spaniels, dog or bitch, under 2Slbs) — 1 and 2, equally divided between Mr George Morgan, Neath, "Miss Madge"; and Mr J H Hassey? 10, High-street, Cardiff, Chimes" 3, Mr A S Hall, Jeffreston, Begelly, RS.O, Lass"; v h c, Mr John Averv, Olton, near Birmingham, Ottoti Liss"; v h c, Messrs Davies & Jenkins, 58, Water-street, Neath, Doris" v h c, Messrs Leyshon & Mizcn, f2, Craddock-street, Cardiff. "Gold" v h c, Mr W Felton, Penarth, Cardiff. Peeress h c, Mr D Grifluths, King-street, Carmarthen. Charlie." ( LASS 10 (Fox Terrier, Dog, siijooth)-I, JEI, aud 3, 5s; Mr W V Howell Thomas, Rossley Jockcraud Dandy Jack; 2, 10s, Mr Bertie Rees, ) Haverfordwest, Rifleman; v h c, Mr W C Evans, Haverfordwest, Rat Trap; Mr John Corfield, Swan- sea, Sketty Tramp; Mr R H Sampson, Tommy; and Mr F W Toomer, Gloucester Villas, Swin- don, Russley Trimmer. Reserve, Mr J P Lewis, Picton-terrace, Carmarthen, Leo. CLASS 11 (Fox Terriers, Bitch (smooth(—1, .£1, Mr Cecil Paget, London, Ebor Enrichment; 2, 10s, Mr J E Spikett and Mr Thomas Jones, Pontypridd, Eaton Tutoress; 3, 5s, Messrs Thomas Gomage and Liros., Weslbnry-street. Swansea, Spline; v h c, Mr F \V Cavil, Response, and Mr S W Morgan, Sally, Carmarthen; h c, Mr E A L Powell, Nant Eos, Aberystwith, Purchase; and MrD H Thomas, Derllys Court, Carmarthen, Glad Tidings. CLASS 12 (Fox Terriers, Dog or Bitch (wire hair) -1, 11, tnd 2, 10s, Mr H L Hopkins, Llandilo, Ch. Bushey Broom and Dirleton Prompter; 3, 5s, Mr E A L Powell, Nanteos, Aberystwith, Brigand Brigade; h c, Mr John Jenkins, 2o, King-street, Carmarthen, Vital Spark; reserve, Dr Vachell, Ebbw Vale, Gay Reveller. CLASS 13 (Fox Terriers, under 12 months at date of show, smooth or wire hair)-I, .£1, divided between Mr W V H Thomas' (Carmarthen) Russ- ley Joker and Mr H L Hopkins' (Llandilo) Dirleton Prompter; 2, 10s, and 3, 5s, divided between Mr D 'ones' (Swansea) Quite Ready and Mr R H Cade's (ililston) Cai-ntibian Ruuy; vhc, Mr J Jenkins, King-street, Carmarthen, Vital Spark; Mr D H Thomas, Derllys Court, Glad Tidings; Mr L Pugh, Haverfordwest, Furzy Rip; Mr R H Sampson, Pontardulais, Tommy; Mr John Corfield, Sketty, Swansea, Sketty Tramp; and Mr RM Butler. Radnorshire, Back Stitch; h c (twice), Mr J LVrcival, Pembroke, Bushey Broom and Furzy Vick. CLASS 14 (Irish and Welsh Terriers, dog or bitch).—1, j £ l, and 2, 10s., Mr W J M Herbert, 49, Oakfield-street, Roath, Cardiff, Cardiff Taffy and Cardiff Jester; 3. Mr W V H Thomas, Carmarthen, Siukcr; v.h.c, Mr D Morgan, Carmarthen, Biddy Morgan; Mr David Jones, Market Restaurant, Swansea, Mona; Mr D C Davies, Ferndale, Welsh Gipsy; and Mr Fercy J Pelly, Mersth am, Breda Sally reserve, Mr John Williams, Wesbury-street, Swansea, Gipsy h.c., Mr T Hodges, The Docks, Carmarthen, Wasp. Entries 11. CLASS 15 (Hull Dogs and Bull Terriers, dog or bitch).—1, .£1, and 2, 10s., divided between Mr E L Enock's, Swansea, Gambler, and Mr John If ti-i ies' Carmarthen, King Bendigo; 3, Mr T R Seudmore's Young Gladstone; v.h.c., Mr C Harris, X l'a t h, Billy Y III. j and Ilr'I'E Bowen, Merthyr I'ale, Lowland Chief h.c., Mr J Harries, Carmarthen, White Lily; and T E Bowen, Sweet Rose. Entries S. CLASS LFI (Terriers of any breed, dog or bitch)- 1, X-1, 2, 10s., Mr F Roberts, Cardiff, Taffaide Lance and Taffside Wist extra prize, Mr Daniel Lewis, Carmarthen, Tiny v.h c., Mr D P Thomas, Pontypridd, Stonehouse Colonel; tnd AN-in Cheyne, Briton Ferry, Ettrick Tain c, Mr E HlorgaD, Waunarlwyd, near Swansea, Jack. Entries 13 ° CLASS 17 (St Bernards, dog or bitch) 1 11, and 2, 10s., Mr Thomas Shillcock, Birmingha'sj, Lord BILe and Sabrina 3, Mr A Walker, Herefordshire, G uilderoy; reserve, Mr E T Parker, lirl stol, Bristol Victor; v.h.c., Mr A Young, Kidwelly Nelson; Mr F H Oldfield, Tenby, Doti Mr John Cole, Haverfordwest, Snow King IL.; and Mr W Lawson, Neath, Baron Warlaby. The winner is reported to be the largest dog in the world. CLASS IS (Colley, Dog)-I, fl, Mr A. J Spiuks, Llandudno, Earl of Llandudno; 2, 10s, Mr S W Phillips, Haverfordwest, Peppo;3, 5s', Mr F h' Lloyd, London, McDougal reserve, Mr Robert Millar, Hereford, Mac Crea v. h.c., Messrs Rosser and Clarke, Port Talbot, Sunlight 11; h.c., Mr F Bradford, Swansea, Royal CLarlie c, Mr J Davies, Pontardulas, Turk. Entries 12. CLASS 19 (Colley, Bitch)-I, .£1, Mr JH Hassey, Cardiff Busy 2, 10s,Mr R B Fmdon, Hereford, Fay Lassie 3, 5s, Mr D Parry Thomas, Pontypridd, Clifton Beauty; c, Mr W J Buckley, Llanelly, Morwyn. Entries 5. CLASS 20 (Sheep Dog, any other variety, Docr or Bitch) -1, « £ !1, Mr J S Gaskell, Newport, Mon Mayor of Newport; 2, 10s,Dr J G Lock, Tenby, Sir Cavendish reserve, Mr J Thomas, London. Wall- eyed Bob v h.c, Mr D. P. Thomas, Pontypridd, Welsh Sensation. CLASS 21 (Sporting Puppy of any Breed, except t-ox Terriers, under ]2 months old at date of Show, Dog or Bitch)-1, jgl, Mr W Jenkins Neath, Juno of Neath; 2, 10s, Mr J H Hussey' Cardiff, The Curate; 3, 5s, Mr Carver, Llan- stephan, Ruby Roy; reserve. Col. Wilson, Car- marthen, Tagloni v.h.c, Mr Jonathan Jones, butcher, Ammanford, Murder; Mr J. Williams, Guildhall-square, Carmarthen, Nell; Mr J. Reynolds, St. George st., Tenby, IVelsh Doctor; Mr John Hay, Pembroke, Silver Belle h.c., Mr J Hay, Pembroke, Pious Pembroke; Mr Roberts 11 west, Castle Prince; AIr T. R. Jones, Llottycaiu* Carmarthen, Morgan; Mr George ScourfieJd, Carew, Pembroke, Dongodaruy; and Major J T# Glascott, Wcnallt, Carmarthen, Duchess • c" Dr. W L. Hughes, Carmarthen, Eileen. CLASS 22 (Any variety of Dog not named, Doo-or Bitch) 1st prize, M 2nd, 10s.; 3rd, 5s. The first aud 2nd prizes were equally divided between Mr W Aldrit Rocklauds, Weston-Super-Mare and Captain F R Crawshay, Swansea. Celir- 3rd, Mr W G Barron, Port Talbot, The Comforter vh.c. Mr Davies, Sheaf, Carmarthen, Spider;h.c. Mr R M Davies, Carmarthen, Valkman MrR M Davies Post Office, Llandyssil, Nell and Mr E T Parker' Bristol Marie Antionette; c. Mr John Davies Carmarthen, Sam entries, 14. CLASS 23 (Selling Class, Dog or Bitch, any breed not to exceed £ t)—1, £1, Mr J H Hussey, Cardiff Brack 2, 10s, Mr A S llall, Begelly, Sam X; 3, Mr D P Thomas, Pontypridd, Stonehouse Colonel; v h c (twice), Mr E T Parker, Bristol, Danny and Marie Antionette. SPECIAL PRIZES. Silver cnp (given by Messrs. Spillersand Bakers, Limited), for the best sporting dog or bitch in the Show, won by the fox terries-, Mr II L Hopkins, Llandilo, Ch. Bushey Broom." Silver cup (given by the Committee) for the best non-sporting dog or bitch in the show, won by the Sr. Bernard, Mr Thomas Shillcock, Newton Row, Birmingham, Lord Bute." Special prize of £1 Is. (given by Mr Thomas Jenkins, Esq.), for the best Greyhound in the show, won by Mr T. G. Sarvis, Aberdare, Welsh Queen." Special prize of .Et. Is. (given by Mr W. V. Howell Thomas, E?q.), for the best Fox Terrier (wire hair or smooth) that had never won a prize before, previous to the day of the show, won by Mr HL Hopkins, Llandilo, Ch. Dirleton Promptor- The donor did not compete. At the close of the show, a sale was held 1 Vincent Thomas, who sold about 25 dug highest price realized being 1:20 for th Welsh Sensation" LV, years old, the prop Mr D. Parry Thomas, Pontypridd, and them being two stray dogs from the HI une for lost dogs. e have been enable to comment on classes, owing to pressure on our columns.

MARRIAGE! BAI;KI;H JONKS.—On the 18th of June, at Saint Peter's Church, Carmarthen, by the Bishop of Saint David's, assisted by the Rev. T. R. Walters, Vicar of St. David s, Carmarthen, Thomas A\ illiam Barker, of Carmarthen solicitor (only son of John H. Barker, Secretary to the Bishop and Diocesan Registrar), to Eleanor Sophia Hughes, second daughter of the late Rev. Latimer Maurice .Toiies, A k tr of St. Ptf ers, and Mrs Jones, now | of Pibwi'wt-n. No cards.