The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

PRACTICAL FARMING (BY A TENANT FARUEB). MOIST FOOD FOR STOCK. In the summer time nearly all the food devoured by stock is more or less moist. The bulk then is green food and may be humid from ram dew or sap, and it is well know n that animal? delight in the coi dition, but winter fare is wholly different and now their chief foods are dry. Indeed all are so except ing the roots, and it is apparent to all observers that more moisture is often longed for. It cows or horses are fed on dry chaffs and mixtures, three part?- of their allowance will bo consumed, and the left. Moisten this and it will be eaten greedily. If thev are being wholly fed on dry food and appeal indifferent to it, moisten a quantity and tne greatest alteration will be paid it.. inere is a facility in coi- >uming moist foods that is not met with in dry materials. If a horse, cow. or other animal has cou"h, dry foods irritate it, and. increase it, but moist matter has a soothing tendency and none know this better than the consumers. I would hesi- tate to feed all but pigs on nothing bm moist lood- Drv material is a corrective and eounteiactant to a happy combination, but I foel sure there is more harm and less well doing in too much diy than a .rood deal of moist feeding m winter. I do not know where milk yields would shrink to were it not for moist feeding in winter. Tne the yields between moist and dry foods is exct sive.' Fodder in chaffed form bulks consideiabh m moist rations in winter, but nothing in IT*2le T- vreeable to eat and swallow than dry chaff and if afl who feed with chaff made a point that ever> part of it should be given In^nudn.urhn.ore, ,r^n^ and success would be experienced.. This 1 can for All mixtures of food containing chaff should be moistened, and long hay and straw be given di-y. -niotiv in till, I There is a harmonv in this "av of feeding which de- lights both animals and owner. MILK RECORDS OF NOTED HERDS. The dairy farming world is always exccediiigly interested in the milk yield at Iring Paik H«. rts, where Lord RothchUd's renowned herds of hhort- la rns and Jerseys are loocated Breeding arid reooid keepin" has been conducted there in a most ^s.ttlnf it,cP for years, and the Imanapmont « ol the best and returns are the be&t of object s In the returns just issued it appears that the S1-0*^ yield from a Jersey amounted to 7.821 lb-. ot I.UIK. truly a first rate quantity and the average of ei^ht Jerievs Sas 5.513 lbs. Amongst these included the well-known cow, ""My Brunette tho last ei^ht years produced a total 01 bl. 'to of milk or an average of 7.643 lbs. yearly This be • it noted is over 750 gallons which is sure:ly ™Pita for a Jersey cow, but as a matter of fact, th.s gen has ben superseded as amongst the bought ins of October 1909, one gave 7.830 lbs., a most inva able possession, and one that must go fai i nla1'1 taming, indeed increasing, the prestage of the Trinity Herd of Jerseys. -iWthorn- Throughout the year the nei.d o, v..ho numbered 62, and the average yield was o^o of milk, while the highest yield amounted to 11.2 lbs This admirable yield was given by rurbeiov Countess 11, a fourteen year old cow, which has been at Tring for six years, and has a sple^hdly^ main- 4 tained record'of having an avciage o 4 milk per annum. Another record maker at Tim the old cow Dorothy, so well-known as a prize «+ In mu'on vears this cow has 0iv(.n winnei. at a *097^ \b< ard this vear crowns the an average ot 9.dit) lbs., ar.u uie. lot with tile magnificent yield of 11.16U lbs. 1 milking period was 258 days, and an average c41 43.13 lbs. daily. FEEDING WITH STORED ACORXS. There Ire some stock owners, particularly small holders, who anxiously make the most of in the form of foods that can be utilized Thev 1 th.. stork nick up and eat the acorns as they tall in autumn, and thev collect and sto*e a lot for w in feedin°- There is economy m all this it caie i„ ou KSd' in fcedins. but » not » ,tl,o»t dang,- Whrn newly fallen the acorns are more oi U s u" >11 and more laxative than they are now l K^v ar b in" it all times, and great care must be taken tl a JhV«r? .ot™ivw. to induce exoy.ve i„,l-1 complet- stoppage of the 'i"1;1:; sheep and pigs, will all eat acorns no*, but 1 do not a J) pro v e of them for cow? at. this season Tl^ act better with sheep and suit pigs test Indeed 1 an, almost disposed to restrict themtoihe pi s a^ although not very fattening they add both « and tether "oft food,. Other. <nv" whole, but in no case should rl1' r; pint per dav be given „ehe„ Ihtn'e'eon'tain'ing a few roots and the whole -corns b»°iven between meals. If thrown dow n in their pens they enjoy picking them up. I rega d stored acorns worth four gumeas a ton now for feeding. MANGOLD AND TURNIP CROPS IN 1910. In their returns for 1910 ju.-t issued the Board Agriculture and Fisheries state the yielei p< < oAurnips and swedes is the highest on record. The The average yield for the past ten years has lb 18 tons acre, while this vear it is England had a turnip and swedecropextjuhn i 9,V? tons Wales went better withli.il SfcsB& WtfvpftKgI 21 20 ^tons per acre in England. 1S.58 tons in \\ale». and 1^57 tons in Scotland. Th-e record, •« ,S iiloTtiirof'K :»r which was the lar gest on record. RECORDING MILK PAILS. One way or t-aliinz a milk is to 1!tilk- ing pJ.ib with fooo rule-like figures in,- lde to ind.1cate the pints. or galloiis. As eaon cow nu\kl'd jf the pail is put (10wlI a minute for the froth to it .is thNL ,.cen how much amounts to it th(,t, and this is recordèd ill the book. It is air easv, girnple, and clieitn niodo and impart, such infornia- tion as enables all to know the real value of each of their cows. KEEPING ARNESSI SUPPLE. Dravman. Bath, writes he find In oils to is wet and hard vc-rv often. I admit the for horse and ii • „ little evnensive but moste ffective. An nn jLrU 'ntf ifmaljin, harness »npple „ to h-v it thoroughly dry before appljmg and gne enou0 to penetrate.. FROST NAILS IN HORSE SHOES. m of fact they have already occurred and I would have all horse owners who ride or drive be i t .)n oxceechn^ inconvenience to tumble' out of b.'d in morning, funl the roads like dkss the smithv miles off. and early trams have to /hi driven t-> There is danger in it tor both ma.i beast, and we hardly \now which to sym- oathise with most as an unprepared horse on slippe.. Ks is a terrified animal and a much harassed one too The chances of^ ita coming a cropper at pverv step is not accept.ible to anyone and a ieal d\n"er to all concerned. The horse that works on the "land onlv, need never be provided with nieati. against slini.in" but all that travel on roads recjunt Protection whether thev be hack, or hunter, shire. !'«' but'Tt ta?onodobec!io"° Th"?re?,uent taking terv iSuriou, This is a fact that should be no»ed when the roads are slippery there is no rushing away to the blacksmiths, but the nails are merely screwed in. as easy as whistling, and there you are safe to canter over the most glazy surface. Readers recjuiring advice or information by post must address their communications to Farmer, care directed envelope,

MARKETS CATTLE. NEWPORT. Wed., Nov. 30.-Best quality cattle was scarce here to-day, but there was an abundance of inferior kinds. There was a large supply of sheep and lambs, but few calves and pigs. Prime stock met a keen demand, but other sorts were dragging. QuotationsBest beef 6j|d to 7d per lb, seconds" 6d to 6-id, best Irish cattle 6 £ d to 6|d, seconds 6d to 6,'¡d, cows 434d to 5d; best wether 4 mutton 7d to 3d, ewe 5d to 6d; Jamb, 8d; calves, 7d to 9d; Iigs-porkers 12s to 12s 9d, and bacon pigs 10s to 10s 6d per score. GRAIN. NEWPORT, Wed., Nov. 3'.—Local wheat moved in a small compass, prices being well maintained. Ma lze a slow trade, without alteration in price. Barley in fair request at 3d dearer on the week. Oats in moderate demand at steady prices. Flour in rather better demand, with a hardening tendency. Bran and sharps in good request at 2s 6d per ton advance. CHEESE. NEWPORT, Wed.. Nov. 30.—The supply still showed signs of diminution here to-day, and had the effect of increasing the prices in consequence of a continued good demand. Quotations:—Caerphillys 56s to 63s per cwt, fancy dairies 65s, Derbys 66s to 68s, Cheddars 63s to 65s, and truckles 66s to 63s. BUTTER. CORK, Wed.. Nov. 30.—Firsts 93s, seconds 88s, superfine 98s, fine 89s, choicest boxes 97s, fresh from 95" to 88s per cwt. PROVISIONS. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. Fri., Dec. 2.-There was a good attendance at Newcastle-Emiyn weekly market to-day. and a large amount of business was done. Eggs were still very scarce, and as dear as last week, viz., 15s per 120. Butter also maintained last week's prices. There was a good supply and plenty of demand at the following prices:—In un- salted lumps Is per lb, in casks salted ll^d to Is, in pound roils Is 2d. There was a great demand for young fowls, and the demand was more than the supply at 5d per Ib alive, or from 3s to 4s 6d per 2 1 couple; old fowls had also a god demand, and a fair supply were sold from 2s to 3s per couple. Dead porkers had a good sale from 9s 3d to 9s 6d per score. Porkers had very little demand, and there was a large supply at from 6s 9e1 to 7s per scor?; weaners met with a poor iuie'e. and there was a good suppiv from 14s to 17., each. There were more sheep for sale than the demand at from 2^1 to 3d per lb. Lambff were also not very brisk, and there was a large suplv at 3d r JL, Calves were scarce, and not in much demand. Rf 4d per lb. Best fat rige cattle were scarce and dear up to 34s per cwt. Old cows and bulls were cheap from 22s to 25s per cwt. Quotations:—Beef 6d 10 lOci per ib, mut- ton 7d to 8d, veal 6d to :jc1, iamb 3d to 9d, nork 8d to 9d. LLANDILO, Sat., D, market to-day was rather smali, both in supply and attendance. This may be due to the cold weather prevailing. QuotationsFresh butter, Is Id and Is lid per ii); tub ditto, Is Ogd per lb; eggs, 2d each, "and J for ls; Welsh cheese, 5d per lb; crparn and Caerphilly. 8d per lb. Poultry: Live turkeys, cis to 3; óc( l'acl; live geese. 7s each; trussed ditto, lid per lb; live ducks, 3s and 3s 3d each, trussed ditto, ll^d per lb; live fowls, 4s 6d per couple, trussed ditto, lO^d Dei- lb. Flannel: White, Is; shirt.'ng, Is Id and Is 2d: costume flannei, 2s 6d; blouse flannel, Is 2d; white serge, Is 6d per yard; apron flannel, Is 9d; ready- made shirts, 5s 6d each ready-made blouses, 4s 6d each; blankets—white 21s and 22s per pair. ditto coloured 8s 6d each; large shawls, 12s 6d each; turn- overs, 2s 6d each. Wool: White andtgrey in and out the grease, 2s 2d per lb: black Welsh, 2s 6d and 2s 8d best black fine, 3s and 3s 3d per lb. CARMARTHEN, Sat., Dec. 3.—Butter—cask 13d per lb, fresh 14d to 15d; dressed poultry- fowls 3s 6d to 5s per couple, ducks 3s to 4s each, geese and turkeys lOd per ib; eggs 7 for Is; cheese 3cs per cwt.

WELSH WEDDING AT JOHANNESBURG GRIFFITHS-DA nE. The macriág-e of Mr. W. Griffiths, manager of the Witwatersrand Co-operative Smelting Works, Ltd., and late of Burry Port, and Miss Bessie Davies, only daughter of Mr. u. Davies, late of Boksburg Hall, Carmarthen, took piace in Johannesburg on the 20th October last. Alter the ceremony a recep- tion was held at the residence of the. bride^s parents, where a goodly number of relatives and friends assembled to offer their congratulations to the happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths left in the evening by the Durban mail train en route for Cape Town via the Coast for their honeymoon, and were seen off by a number of friends, and as the train steamed out of the .station threOi cheers were given for the newly- married pair.

SKIN ITCHED FOR 16 YEARS INFLAMED. CRIPPLING ECZAMA CON- QIERED BY MAGIC ZAM-BCK. For sixteen years Mrs. M. A. Palmer, of-15, New Queen Street, Two Mile Hill, Blistol. was tor- turecl by itching sores, which after defying doctors, hospitals, and common ointments, we;e completely conquered by Zam-buk. Telling a Bristol journalist what she had gone through before her marvellous cure, Mrs. Palmer said: — "After my baby was born sixteen yeais ago, I began to have trouble with my leg. which got very swollen and painful. The skin was inflamed and itched fearfully, yet it was so tender that I scarcely dared touch my leg at all. I couldn't put my foot to the ground because of the pain that used to shoot up my leg. ''The skin later began to scale and dry itching sores formed. I was in such pain and distress and so badly crippled that I went to the Royal Infir- mary, but met with no success there. Afterwards I attended the Bristol Hospital, still without de- riving any benefit. When private doctors also could do me, no good quite naturally I came to regard my, complaint as incurable. I alii a widow with ten children, and I earned a little to keep the home together by laundry woi'-v, but I became too much of a cripple to manage even this. ''For nearly sixteen years my leg and foot re- mained sore and swollen and the skin rough and scaly. All kinds of ointments I used, bu H'OIUKI cheap preparations of no use at all. Just before last Christmas my son came home. and when he saw me hobbling about the house on sticks in great pain, he at once got me some Zam-Buk. in which he has great faith. "I can't tell you what wonderful relief Zam-Buk brought me that night, and only those who have suffered a's I did can understand how eagerly I persevered with this magic balm. As a result the inflammation seemed to be charmed away, and the swelling went down splendidly. At the same time Zam-Buk removed all the scaly skin and grew new healthy skin in its place. I was soon walking about without sticks and with no trace of lameness what- ever. My neighbours were astonished at the won- derful cure Zam-Buk brought me."

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AMMANFORD FUR AND FEATHER SOCIETY FIRST ANNUAL SHOW. The first annual open show in connection with the above society was held on Thursday, the 1st inst., at the Ivorites' Hall, Ammanford, under the presi- dency of Mr. Erne Hewlett, J.P., Wernoleu. The entries, which numbered close on 500, were of a splendid quality, and came from all parts of South Wales. The attendance also during the day was large, and, taken as a first venture, the show was a thorough success in every respect. The officers and committee arc to be heartily congratulated on the. successful result of their labours. The secretarial duties were very al4,ly carried out by Messrs. Phillips and Hughes, Hawthorn Villa, Tirydail. The following were the officers:—President, Mr. E. Hewlett, J.P., Wernoleu, Ammanford; vicepresi- dents, Mr. J. W. Gwynne-Hughes, J.P., Tregeyb, Llandilo; Lieut.-Col. Morris, C.C., Brvnffin, Bettws, Ammanford; Mr. Mervyn Peel, J.P., Danyrallt, Llangadock; Mr. A. E. DuBuisson, J.P., Glvnhir, Llandebie; Dr. D. R. Price, The Laurels, Amman- ford Mr. H. Lewis, Great Western Hotel, Amman- ford Dr. D. A. Hughes, Greenlands, Ammanford; Rev. J. W. Jones, The Vicarage, Ammanford; Mr. Martin Davies, ironmonger, Ammanford; Mr. J. Lewis, The Schooli, Ammanford: Mr. E. R. Fisher, M.E., Wansbeck, Ammanford; Mr. W. Llewelyn, J.P. Fairwater. Pantyffynon; Mr. Evan Evans, chemist, The fjquare; Mr. J. H. Griffiths, under- manager, Pantyffynon Colliery: Mr. Handel Rich- ards, Tirydail; Mr. James Picton, M.E., under- manager, Ammanford Colliery; Mr. J. M. Darby- shire, under-manager, Ammanford Colliery: Captain Johns, Railway Hotel; Mr. 0. D. Edwards, Cross Inn Hotel; Mr. D. Gabe, Post Office, Ammanford; Mr. W. Morris, Old Cross Hotel, Ammanford; Mr. E. R. Evans, Metropolitan Bank; Mr. T. L. Davies, Royal Stores; Mr. T. E. Harries, ironmonger; Mr. T. Fletcher, bookseller, Ammanford; Mr. Rees Owens, Dynevor Arms Hotel; Mr. D. J. Jones, chemist; Mr. Luther Bye, chemist; Alderman W. N. Jones, J.P., Dyffryn, Ammanford, and Mr. J. Joseph, Ammanford; chairman of committee, Mr. J. C. Shaw, Devonia, Ammanford; vicechairman, Mr. Rees Williams, Llanerch, Ammanford; hon. treasurer, Mr. E. R. Davies, Stationroad, Tirydail; subcommittee, Messrs. Edward Lewis, J. Mustow, Evan Thomas, Wvrewod Rees, J. A. Davies (Llan- debie); committee, Messrs. Wvrewood Rees, Edward Lewis, Dan Thomas, T. G. Lewis, David Lewis, Tom Fowler, Oliver Drury, E. H. Davies, J. Muatovv, J. A. Davies, Evan Thomas, Ed. Fooler, G. Grif- fiths, Ben Rowlands, J. Davies, lestyn Williams, J. Cooper Davies, Rees Davies, Tom James, David Harries, Tom Edwards, David Richards, John Wil- liams, W. Henry' Jones, John O. Morgan, John Griffiths, Reese Rowlands, W. J. Lewis, W. Atkins, J. Williams, and D. Anthony. Officials: Judges: Poultry and rabbits, Mr. D. Griffiths (Welsh Inter- national and Club Judge, Llanellv); cage birds, pigeons and cats ,Mr. J. Evans, Swansea; children's drawing eompetit:ons, Mr. J. Lewis, Ammanford; stewards, Messrs. Iestyn Williams. W. Henrv Jones, Evan Thomas. Edward Lewis, Ben Rowlands, and I 11( 1 IT Ifluzhes. LIST OF AWARDS. POULTRY (Open). _\lul.2t.! Game Ccciv—1 a..a speetai, Frank GrÏi- ii,o, o, LÚgJ H-roaa, "ely; a uiid ile, J. i/avies, i^iangei wyau-road, Ceincnobwr, iariagenci; o, u. 0 v\. uavies, ü. vv aunv.eu-road, lV10l"L"tOll; 4, J. ,)Llte, grocer, Crauuoeiv-su-t.er. L¡aIlelly; r, J. S. Jones, -\EUIIC-i.n-OI feet, bgYllt JL.anu.iy; lie, J lJlJa(na;1 Wuiiams, Llanauü House, i^ontaruu.ais. -Modern Game rlen-l and special, U..Uorgan, 3, iynev\ydct-cerrace, Cress Harms; 2, Jonathan vV.i- iianis; 6, David Vaughan, Poultry Yams, Cross nanus, Llanon; 4, D. \V. Oavies; r, Walter Davies, i, Tmiiian s-road, iirvnamman vhc, Frank Griffiths. Old English Game Snj-angled Cock—1 (and two Ipocials), W. Atkins, eenybQI, CapeL Hendre, l'antyffynon; 2, Wytgwood Rees, Colliers' Arms, Saion, Llandebie; 3, W. Atkins; 4, John Roberts, Bryntfynon, Hendre, Paiitvffvtioii; r and die, Thomas Bros., Ysguborfawr, Llandebie; vhc, T. E. Owens, Penybank Farm, Cross Hauds, Llaneily; he, John Phillips, Bankyshdlen, Cross Hands, Llaneily. Old English Game Spangled Hen—1, Thomas Bros.; 2, Wvrewood Rees; 3. John Phillips, Bonty- siuilen; 4, W. Dav.es, Danygraig, Hendre, Panty- ffynon; r, W. Atkins; vhc, David Aubrey, Bankyr- eos, Mynyddycerig, Pontyberem; he, John Bowen, Toil House, Glanamman, and Wm. J/enkins, 5, Dyffryn-roud, Pontardawe. Any other Variety Game Cock—1 and 2, Jack Ed- wards, Railway Hotel, Llandilo; 3, Thos. Anthony. Brynhyfryd, Tyeroes, Pantyffynnon; 4, Dockett Bros., Holloworthy, Devon; r, \V. Roberts. Bryu- itynon, Hendrc, Pantyffynon; vhc, W. Jenkms, Giymnoch, Glanamman, and George Hodges, 20, Blaencaerau-road, Caerau, Bridgend; he, Tom Beynon, Brynteg House, Forest, Pontardulais. Any other Variety Game Hen—1, Jack Edwards, Llandilo; 2, Henry Piuinmer, Pontyeates, near Kid- welly; 3, David Da vies, Garreg.wyd, Llanarthney; 4, Dockett Bros. vhc, John T. Jones, Hitlfryn House, Upper Brynainman, and E. R. Davies, Paris House, Tirytia.1; he, George Hedges; T. Anthony, and W. Roberts; c, Leyshon Andrews, Brynwood House, Penybont, Ammanford. Minorca Cock—1, Frank Norman, 21, WedmovA toad, Cardiff 2, W. Jones and Sons, Biaencwm, Llandebie; 3, John Evans, Heuiwen House, Glan- amman: 4, Oliver Drury, 11, Walter-road, Amman- ford; vhc. W. Childs, Bankywern, Bettws, Amman- ford. Minorca Hen—1, Frank Norman; 2 and 4, E. R. Davies; 3, Miss Sarah J. Wilson, Duffryn Crossing, Brynog r, C. Lewis, 28, College-street, Ammanford. Leghorn, any colour cock—1, W. T. Sherlock, Nodclfa, Richard-street, Llaneily; 2, John Lewis, Hock Cottage, Pemberton, Llanellv; 3, T. Evans, Redstone, Narberth, Pem. 4, Messrs. Davies and Davies, Cloth Hall, Llandebie; vhc, T. W. W"a,de, 2, Greyhound-terrace, Pcnygroes. Leghorn, any colour lien-1, Win. Evans, Brynteg, Five Roads, near Llaneily; 2, Charlie Lewis, 28, College-street, Ammanford; 3, Wm. Evans. Croft Cottage, Llanarthney; 4, W. T. Sherlock; r, Jack Rowlands, Gurrev Bank, Liand lo; vhc, .Messrs. Elev Bros., The Dunns, Mumbles; Y. Rees, Twyn, Dryslwyn, Golden Grove, and Bremenda, Penygroes, Liandebie; he, Win. Preece. Leghorn Yards, Drysivyri, Golden Grove; Thomas Jones, Pennant, Rhydowen, Llandyssul, and R. R. Jones, Llwyncelyn Poultry Farm, Glvn-Neath. White Wyandotte, cock or hen—1 and snecial, Ed. I Srener, C'efncribbur, Bridgend; 2 and vhc, Messrs. Smith and Son, Alltygraban House, Pontardulais; 3, W. Preece; 4 and c, W. Harries, 10, Evans-ter- race, Glanamman; r, E. Hewlett, Wernoieu* Am- manford; vhc and c, J. L. Davies, Pantyffynon; he, Messrs. Lewis and Richards, Glanvnant, Td-ydail, and D. Edwards, 29, Pcnybank-road, Ammanford (twice); c, Messrs. Thomas and Dunlield, Llynti YiUa, Wesley-street, Caerau, Bridgend. Wyandotte, any variety cogg-1, Y. and J. II. Jones, Wyandotte Yards, Dryslwyn, Golden Grove. Wyandotte, any variety hen—1 and special, Dd. Morris, Tyrheol, Pontyberem, R.S.O.; 2, J. Davies, 127, Caerau-rcad, Caerau, Bridgend; 3, Mrs. L. Thomas, Velindre, Golden Grove; 4 and r, Davies, and Davies, Llandebie; vhc, Thomas Rees, W ern- f,iii, Bettws, Ammanford; he, E. Hewlett, and A. Will vins, WauricU ncath, Ammanford. I Plymouth Rocks, any colour, any age-I, and spectiii, James Jones, Sarnagol, Golden Grove; 2, J. Evans, PaikyiTynon, White Mill, Abergwili; 3, D. Davies, Bryneithyn, Abergwili; 4, Greenfield and Son, White Mill, Abergwili. Hamburgh, any variety, cock or hen—1, and special, H. Aubrey, Cross Hands, Llaneily; 2, W. M. Davies, 32, New-road, Llanidlo; 3, David Roberts, Old Post Office, Cross Hands, Llanon; 4, M. L. Moris,' Duffryn Arel, Felinfoel, Llanellv; i- and vhc, Thomas Dennis, HazelgroN-v, Frampton-road, Gor- seion; vhc, D. O. Vaughan, Poultry Yards, Cross Hands, Llannon; he, H. N. WiHiams, Hafoel Hywel, Ammanford, and F. Emerson Thomas, Hamburg House, George Hill, Liandilo. Campine Fowls, cock or hen—1 and 2, H. M. Richards, 3, Wellfield-terrace, Llanidlo; 3, W. Wil- liams, Station House, Llanmorlais. Any other Variety not mentioned, cock or heng 1 and special, J. Edwards, Llanidlo; 2, Bremenda, Penygroes, Liandebie; 3, Sam Davies, Llwyngrug, Seven Sisters, Glam.; 4, G. G. Griffiths, Craigcefn- park, Clydach, Swansea; vhc, J. Phillips, Red Cow Inn, Bynea, Llaneily; he, Wm. Hill, Tycanol, Heol- ddu, Ammanford. Selling Class, any variety, cock or hen—1 and special, David Davies, 5, Gilbert-place, Llaneily; 2, V\. Dennis, Belgrave-road, Loughor; 3, Eley Bros.; 4, Jack Eelwards, Llandilo, and H. Aubrey, Tvnewyd, Cross Hands; r, Jonathan Williams, Lianuidlo House, Pontardualis, and David Aubrey; vhc, Dan Thomas, 99, College-street, Ammanford; Tydist James, Ystradfai Farm, Llanelly, and Wyre- wood Rees; hc, D. J. Thomas, Brynteg, Bynea; D. Morgans, Tynewvdd-terrace, Cross Hands, and Dd. Erasmus, Bellgrave-road, Gorseinon. Selling Class, any variety, cock or hen—1, Wm. Williams, Hafod, Llanarthney; 2, 0. E. Hodge, 272, High-street, Kingswood, Bristol; 3 and he, Davies and pavies, Llandebie; 4, Rees Williams, Llanerch, Ammanford; r, Charlie Lewis, 78, College-street, Amanfordm; vhc and he, T. James, Ystradfai Farm, Llanellv; -he, W. T. Sherlock, and T. and J. H. Jones, Wyandotte Yards, Drvslwvqn. Any variety Cockerel, bred 1910-1 (and two specials), Jack Edwards, Llandilo: 2, Wm. Jenkins, 37. Dolaufawr, Llanelv; 3, W. Atkins, Penybryn, Oapel Hendre, Pantyffynon; r, Ed. Steinner, Cefn- er fib wt', near Bridgend, and Henry Plummer, Pontyeates, Kielwelly; vhc, George Hodges, Caerau; T. James, Ystradfai Farm, Llaneily, and D. J. Evans, 4, Sunny-terrace, Pontamman, Ammanford; he, Thomas Bros., Ysguborfawr, Llandebie, and J. Jenkins, Penygraig, Bynea. Any variety Pullet, bred 1910-1 and special, Frank Norman; 2 JacJc Edwards, .Llandilo; 3, D. J. Evans, Pontamman; 4, Hy. Plummer, Pontyoates; vhc, Lewis and Richards, Tirydail, and Thomas Bros., Llandebie: hc, John Philips, Bankyshillen, Cross Hands, Llanon. Old English Spangled Bantam Cock — 1 and special, W. Rees, Colliers' Arms, Saron, Llandebie; 2. J. H. Williams, Castell, Bettws; 3, W. H. Jones, 15, Ponfamman-road, Ammanford; 4, W. Mogford, Glynilwchwr House, Pontardulais; r, Dd. Davies, Garreglwys, Llanarthney; vhc,^Ethel Parr, 6, Allen-street, Mountaiif Ash; Rees Rowlands, Arwel, Ammanford, and R. G. Fowler, Ivy Cottage, Pont- amman, Ammanford; c, Thos. Rees, Wernfelin, Bettws, Ammanford. Old English Game Spangled Hen—1 (and two specials), W. Rees, Saron, Llandebie; 2, Mrs. M. Williams, Llandilo House, Pontardulais; 3, David Erasmus, Belgrave-road. Gorseinon; 4, T. John Fow- ler, 34, High-street, Ammanford; r, J. H. Williams, Castel, Bett vvsi; vhc, D. J. Evans. 4, Suny-terraoe, Pontamman, Ammanford; he, Charlie Lewis, 28, College-street, Ammanford. Any other Variety Game,, emk-1, T. John Fow- ler, 34, High-street, Ammanford; 2, W. Rees, Saron, Llandebie; 3, W. Heesv 6, Stradev-road, Furnace. Lianely; 4. Dd. Erasmus, Belgrave-road, Gorseinon, and J. Thomas, 14, Union-street, Am- manford; r, Tom Beynon, Brynteg House, Forest, Pontardulais. Any other Variety Game Bantam Hen—1, Thos. John Fowler, Ammanford; 2, W. Rees, Saron, Llartdc-bl e; 3, Sam Davies, Llwyngrug, Seven Sisters, Glam.; 4, John A. Bowen, Wernbwll-road, Pontardulais; r, Wm. Thomas, 150, Caerau Hill, Caerau, Bridgend; vhc, \Y. Rees, Furnace, Llaneily. Any other Variety, not mentioned, cock or hen— 1, O. E. Hodge, Kingswod. Bristol; 2, Dd. Vaughan, Cross Hands, Llannon; 3, J. J. Davies, Tycroes; 4 and he. Frederick E. Jones, Tycroes; r, George Hancock, 60, Eaton-road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, and Wm. Jenkins, 5, Duffryn-road, Pontardawe; vhc, Robert Anthony, 21, Villiers-road, Ammanford; Ed. Jones, 27, Wind-street, Ammanford; David Mor- gan, Brynheuiog Villa, Nantvffyllon, Bridgend, and Jones Bros., Furlong House, Cross Hands; he, Rt. Anthony, Ammanford. Thos. John Fowler; 4, T. John nd ;a ;u,3dM qE3;qb Member's Class, any variety cock—1, W. Atkins; 2 and 4, T. John Fowler; 3, T. Edwards, smith, Bankyryn,; Ammanford; r, Rees Davies, 18, W7ern- oleu-road, 'Ammanford. Members' Class, any variety, 4icn-1, Davies and Davies, Llandebie; 2, Charlie Lewis, Ammanford; 3, J. J. Davies, Tvcroes; 4, E. G. Fowler, Bettws; r, John H. Williams, Bettws; vhc, Davies and Davies; W. H.. Jones, 15, Pontamman-road, Am- manford, and E. R. Davies, Paris House, Tirydail; he, W. H. Jones, Ammanford. PIGEONS. Judge-Mr. J. Evans, Swansea. Working Homer, cook-I, Jack Davies, Bryn- gwyn, Ynysucha; 2, S. H. Goscoigvne, 22, Market- stret, Llaneily; 6, button and Son, Grrenlieid Loft, Maesteg; 4, W. John. Lloyd, 5d, Llandebie-road, Ammanford. Working Homer, hen-I, Sutton and Son; 2, S. H. Gascoigne; 3, David Dav.es, 16, Brook-terrace, Gwauncaegurwen; 4, Evan Thomas, 9, Bettws-road, Ammanford. Working Homer, cock or hen, bred 1910—1 and special, Sutton and Son; 2, James Walker, 9, Curtis- row, Ynvsmudw; 3, David Davies, plwauncaegurwen; 4, Evan Thomas, Ammanford. Tippler or Tumbler, cock or hen—1 and 3, J. and D. Williams, Cockett Inn, Sketty, Swansea; 2, S. H. Goscoigne; 4, D. T. Richards, 51, High-street, Ammanford. Magpie, any colour, any age-I, special, and 2( -t.1 Lioyd, Lynn Cottage. Skeety, Swansea; 4, Stephen Bros., Carmarthen-street. Liandilo. B ack Magpie, any age—1 and 3, F. C. Williams, 102, Milton-terrace, Swansea; 2, W. H. Lloyd; 4, Stephen Bros. Any other Variety, cock or hen-I, W. Morgan, t 53, High-street, Naiityff.vllon. Giam.; 2, C. E. Hodge; 3. C. Griffin, Stepney-street, Llaneily; 4, F. C. Williams. Soiling Class, cock or lieii-1, J. and D. Williams; 2, 1\ an Tiictnas, Ammanford; 3, Charlie Lewis, Ammanford; 4, J. Scovt, 3, Thomas-terrace, Llan- eulo. Lccai Class, within a radius of three miles, any variety, ccck or hen—1, D. T. Richards, Amman- ford: 2, \Y. Thomas, 48, Talbot-road, Tirydail; 3 and 4, Master Vernon Fletcher, 6, Sunny- terrace, Pontamman, Ammanford. Any varistj, Canary, cock or hen—1, special, and p, Tom Morris, Brown fLll, Garnant; 2, E. Price, i'he Gardens, Glanbrvdan Park, Llandilo; 4, L. Idwal Morris, Hendv, Pontardulais. Goldfinch-I, E. Price; 2, Aldune Hughes, Glas- fair Aiiiiititford; 3, Lewis and Richards, T.rydaii; 4, Dan.els Bros., Bryn House, Waunar- lwydd." y Bullfinch or Greenfinch—1, E. Price; 2. S. J. Nicholas, 195, 4C £ nsington. Crescent, Swansea; 3 and 4, Aidane rlughes. Any other Variety, British bird—1 and special, Aldana Hughes; 2, S. J. Nicholas; 3, D. Ray, Der- wydd, Burry Port; 4, E. Price. Foreign Krd, any variety—1, Aidane Hughes; 2, E. Price; 3, Frederick E. Jones, Carreglwys, Ty- croes, Pantyffynon. Any Variety Cat—judge, Mr. J. Evans, Swansea— 1, W. Summerlield. 43, King Edwards-road, Swan- sea; 2, Fred Bradbrook, 5, Station-road, Tirydail; 3, Ellis For, 51, Wind-street, Ammanford; 4, Jones Bros., Furion HCUS2, Cross Hands. Any Variety Rabbit—judge, Mr. D. Griffirhs-l, Miss S. J. Wilson, Bynea; 2, Davies Bros., Pottery- place, Llaneily; 3, John Rees, 5, Bassett-terrace, Pwd, Llaneily; 4, W. Summerlield. Drawing Competition—judge, Mr. J. Lewis, Ammanford—1 and 4, D. John' Jones, Poultry Farm, o. 1 Crymych; 2, Miss Sarah J. Wrilson; 3, Dd. Brynmor James, '31, College-street, Ammanford. Any Variety Child's Pet—judge, Mr. D. Griffiths -1 and special, Nellie P. Phillips, 9, Station-road, Tirydail; 2, Haydn Thos. Fowler, 34, High-street, Ammanford.; 3. A. Saphora Davies, Sunny Bank, Tvcroes; 4, Edgar Fowler, 21, Colonel-road. Bettws; vhc, Taydn Thos. Fowier.

RUGBY FOOTBALL AMMANFORD SECONDS v. AMMAN ROVERS (GLANAMMAN). (By" SrmXGBOK"). On Saturday, on the Ammanford ground, a match vvase played between the above teams. Amman- tord: r uil-back, M. Jones; three-quarter backs, D. Morgan, T. Rees, E. Jones, and D. P. Williams; had-oacKs, Sid Hopkins and Ike Evans; forwards, T. Williams, Dai Evans, T. James, Sam Williams, Fred Jenkins, Wili Price, W. J. Evans, and J. Davies. Referee, Mr. D. J. Williams, Glanamman. The Rovers' kicked off at 3.45, and Ammanford returned to touch over the centre. From the iine- out the homesters cook play down to the visitors' line, and had not the ball been kicked too hard, a score would have resulted. After the kick out Ammanford again returned to the line, but one of the visitors' quartette spoilt the chance by kicking to touch at the 25. The visitors worked up to the centre, and after a few scrums, they rushed up to the homesters' line, but Fred Jenkins saved by, to touch. The next minute the Rovers made a mark in a favourable position, but the ball d.d not rise, and fell into tha- hands of E. Jones, who made a fine run to the centre. Ammanford rushed play to the visitors' line, and T. Williams had very hard lines in not scoring. Following this Fred Jenkins lost a good chance by knocking on. The Rovers worked up to the homesters' line, but their stay was not long, as T. Ref's kicked well down the field, and D. P. Williams, following up, kicked to touch at the visitors' 25. E. Jones here displayed good p'ay by doubling several of his opponents, and was only pulled down in time. D. P. Williams gathered the ball in the loose, ran strongly, and scored, but was recalled for fumbling. This was hard lines for the homo team* Ammanford forced a minor, and half-time was then called. Score: Ammanford, nil; Animatj. Rovers, nil. Resuming play the homesters took plav to the visitors' 25. Afterwards play returned to the centre, where Ammanford had a lovely bout of pass- ing, as a result of which much ground was gained. The Rovers rushed play to the homesters' 25, but they were soon driven back to their own 25. Am- manford rushed plav to the visitors' line, and Dai Evarls, nicking up in the loose, scored. The try was disputed by the Rovers, and this decision was upheld by the referee, and a minor was the result. Much dissatisfaction was exhibited towards this ruling of the referee, and finally the visitors walked off the field. Final score: Ammanford, nil; Amman Rovers, nil. NOTES. There were only a few spectators on the field when Amman Rovers kicked oft. This fixture was only made a fortnight ago, therefore the home team failed to get much time for training. Although only a picked lot, the homesters played a very good game, the backs especially playing a hard game. The referee's rulings throughout the game met with a great deal of disapproval bv the crowd, and it was considered that at least two-out of the three tries scored should have been allowed. E. Jones (Ammanford) was the best player on the field, and his dashing runs and saves were a treat to witness. The committee of the Ammanford premiers ought to give Jones a trial, and I am confident he will be a success. His place is either in the centre or on the wing. It was considered that a good game was spoilt by the inability of the referee to follow the game properly. I hope a better game w;Il be witnessed when the return match is played.

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CARMARTHEN COUNTY- I SATURDAY, Dec. 3rd.—Before Mr. Dudley Wril- liams-Drunmiond (chairman); Mr. D. L. Jones, Derlwyn; Rev. A. Fuller Mills. Carmarthen; Mr. H. Jones-Da vies, Glyneiddan; Mr. L. A. L. Evans, Pantycendy; Mr. D. Johns. St. Clears. ASSAULT. Frederick Hornsby, farm servant, Voel-fawr, Newchurch, was charged with having committed an indecent assault on Eden Evans, also of Voel-fawr, on Sunday, the 27th ult. The complainant gave evidence to the effect that on the evening m question she was returning from chapel in Company with a young man. The de- fendant was walking along in front of them. After the young man had gone back she walked on with him. He then proceeded to assault her severely, but she succeeded in getting free after a violent struggle. He told her lie would shoot her if, she disclosed what he had done to anybody. Frightened by this threat, the girl ran home. John Davies, farmer, of Voel-fawr. said that about 8.30 on Sunday night the servant giri, Ellen Evans, arrived homo in a very disordered and nervous state. On questioning her she burst into tears and declared that the defendant had been molesting her. He subsequently asked the defen- dant what he- meant by his conduct, and he used very violent language against the girl, saying that she deserved to be shot. The defendant at this point told the witness that he was pushing him further into the mire, instead of attempting to help him. P.C. D. J. Davies said that when he arrested the defendant on the 28th ult. the prisoner said that he was sorry for what he had done. His threat, of shooting the girl was an idle one, as he had on revolver. A former master of Hornsby appeared, and gave him a g-ood character. The Bench, after some discussion, decided to dismiss the indecent charge. A charge of common assault was then brought forward against the defendant bv Supt. Jones. C The prisoner pleaded guilty to this charge also, and lie was fined J62, inclusive of costs.

LLANDILO SATURDAY.—Before Mr. L. N. Powell, Col. Lloyd, aud Mr. H. Jones Thomas. DOG CASES.—CONTRADICTORY EVIDENCE. William Edward Jones, Llandilo, charged by P.C. Morgan with keeping a dog witiiout a licence was fiuccl bs. and costs, Considerable interest was taken in a similar case adjourned from last court, which was brought against F. Emerson Thomas, farrier, George Hid. Air. 1. G. Williams defended. Morgan gave evidence as to calling at defen- dant's house on tne 2nd of November and there seeing a black and tan terrier bitch. Defendant said it belonged to Mr. Morgan Williams, Diflyn, Llan- dovery, and that it had been with him tor treatment for the last two months, and that after she was cured he would be returning her to Mr. Williams. He next saw defendant on tne 4th of November, ww. he again charged him. Defendant replie I, ''Y.u can do as you like. I will answer it it tne pr:J1 or time and place. Mr. illiams for the defence said that defendant kept a sort of dogs' hospital at George-lane. De- fendant was a well-known farrier and was in the habit of doctoring dogs for various people. He had successfully treated a dog belonging to him (Mr. Williams). Although he was not a qualified veterinary surgeon he enjoyed public confidence; his skill was recognized by a colliery where he was employed, and so long as lie did not describe himself as a veterinary surgeon he had a perfect right to treat animals. F. Emerson Thomas, the defendant, said that on the date the constable called there were several dogs under treatment by him in respect to none of which had he personally taken out a licence. As a farrier he had considerable experience in the treatment of dogs. He had successfully doctored a dog belonging to Mr. Williams, his solicitor. The dog now in ques- tion had been handed to him for treatment by Mr. Williams, Divlyn, Llandovery, on the 22nd July, and remained with him till the 15th or 16th November. Meanwhile it had been served by another dog un- known to him and had littered. Witness destroyed the puppies. During the last 12 months he had had about 25 dogs under treatment. Cross-examined He had four or five dogs under treatment when the constable called belonging to different owners. He denied having told the con- stable that this was the only dog on his premises. He took the dog back to Mr. Williams himself. Mr. Williams then told him that enquiries had been made by the police as to the dog being with wit- ness and that he was sorry he told him an untruth in July that he had taken out a licence when he had not really done so. He did not say to Williams, "You or I wnl be sure to drop into it for this bitch. Mr. Roderick, Llwynberllan, Llandovery, told wit- ness on Monday that the dog was with him now. The dog had a collar on with the name "Williams Divlyn"' on it. Evidence for the prosecution was given by Mr. Morgan Williams, Glansevinisaf, Llangadock, for- merly of Divlyn, Llandovery. He denied submitting the dog to the defendant for treatment. Defendant asked for the dog because he was threatening to destroy it. He wanted to get rid of the bitch be- cause she was going after rabbits. So far as he know the bitch was not suffering from anything. When i t, defendant brought the bitch back witness told him he did not want it or he would not have given it to him. Defendant then told him to kill it and that I either witness or himself would get into trouble over it. 1U:_ n uTiu:—v> -1-. "r in trouble no.w, but it is your who ought to be. He had sent the bitch to Divlyn after defendant brought it back, but as they would not pay a licence it was brought back and shot. It was not with Mr. Roderick, Llw ynberllan. In cross-examination witness said first of all that the dog was about a week ago, but on being pressed admitted that it had oniy been shot on the previous dfiy. He was not sure even now "whether he had taken out a, licence or not and took no trouble to ascertain if he had during the fortnight the c'og had been with him since its return. He had been taking out a licence for the last 35 years. H e 1. n,, defendant was in trouble about the bitch the time he brought it back. The bench dismissed the case. Some '^drunks' were disposed of and two assaiic cases were withdrawn. A bastardy case was 21.,0 heard.

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LLANGATHEN RECHABITES.-On behalf of the Carmarthenshire District of the Independent Order of Rechabites,. which are this year celebrating their 75th anniver- sary, Mr. D. J. Davies, P.D.C.R., visited the Capel Isaac Tents on the 19th ult., and delivered an elo- quent, and instructive address to the juveniles and adults. The aelmision of foiv new members on this occasipn is very encouraging and augurs well for the future of the Order in rural districts, when the principles of total abstinence and pecuniary benefits are combined and accepted by the farming- community. LECTURE.—On the 2nd ult., the Rev. Stephen Thomas- delivered an interesting lecture at Penrheol Congregational Chapel on his recent four months" tour in America. The chair was taken by the Rev. W. Hafod Harris, who eulogised the lecturer, and expressed the appreciation of the audience. DEMISE.—A link with the past was broken at Llangathen on Thursday, the 24th ult., when the death occurred of Mrs. Griffiths, late of the Three, Compasses, Llangathen, at the ripe age of 86 years. The mortal remains were interred at the parish church on the 28th ult., when a large concourse assembled to pay her the last tribute of respect. The service at the house was conducted bv the Rev. Dr. Thomas, D. Llandovery, and jn the church bv the Rev. J. Alex. W illiams.

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BETTWS A SUCCESSFUL WELSHMAN IX THE STATES.—In the current issue of "Y Drvch" there is a portrait and biography of Mr. David C. Powell (Dewi Cwm- tvvrch), Scranton, Pennsylvania, who is now in hts 76th year. Mr. Powell, who is a native of Bettws, emigrated to the States when he was 30 years of age, and having gained a colliery manager's certifi- cate, he became an official in a coal mine at Scran- ton. Since he went to the States Mr. Powell has been an ardent eisteddfodwr, a frequent winner, and often an adjudicator at the Welsh eisteddfodau held at the various towns and cities in the State of Permsylvania. He is at present the tiostaff in the Pennsylvania Court, having been appointed bv that ardent Welshman, the Hon. Judge H. M. Edwards

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