The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

[ALL RIGHTS RESERVM.L PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE. BY PRIMROSE McCONNELL, B.Sc., F.G.S. (Author of A Notebook of Agricultural Facts and Figmres," "Elements of Farming," etc.). THE GALIa-M.-vY HORSE. In tBe olden times the province of Galloway, in the south-west corner of Scotland, was celebrated for a native breed of horses which took its name from that district. In historic times we often read about the value of this breed, and the part that it played not only in doing ordinary work, but in the Wars between England and Scotland. It was prac- tically ailowed to die out in recent generations, how ever," although Sir Walter Gilbey affirms that the horse native to the Isle of Rum is the same as the old Galloway, which was a typical Garron," as the native horses were then called, and was suitable for Pack-horse work, riding, and general work on the farm. As a matter of fact, it practically amounts to this, that the modern Clydesdale is originally a cross breed with the Shire, and the old Galloway or Garron which was pretty similar to the Galloway. A SOCIETY has now been started for the rejuvenation of this old breed' with its headquarters in Kirkcudbrightshire, and it is hoped that it will get a sufficient amount of "upport to start. There is a great movement in the Development" campaign to encourage the breed- ding of the lighter class of horses, and there is therefore a possibility of this particular breed coming in for a share of the help. There appears to be a sufficient number of animals of this class still in existence to re-commence the breed on c.ompara tivelv pure lines, and certainly if some selection is Practised at the first and development afterwards, a bardv medium sized horse for general purposes might be brought to the front once more. THE NEW FOREST PONY. This also is a native local breed which has been brought largely to the front in recent years. It is, of course, native to the New Forest district in Hampshire, and apparently has no connection with any of the other native breeds of the British Isles. t'he present writer had occasion some years ago to draw out a classification of the breeds of horseB for the purpose of showing their relation to one another, but tound that ho could not get the New Forest Variety to fall into line with the others. It is Probably, however, connected with the Percheron on the opposite French coast, and this supposition is borne out by the fact that the New Forest pony, although of nearly all colours, has A PBKDOMINAKCE OF GREY, thus showing up the similitude to the dappled Colours of the Percheron. There has been much ttiore improvement of late years from the fact that selected stallions are allowed the range of the forest, and consequently much greater skill and attention is given to the production of the best class of pony of this kind. It is hardy and active like all the other open-air breeds, and, of course, runs free and untrammelled until it has grown old enough and big enough for breaking-in purposes. Tiiis movement, looking on matter generally, for the pur pose of resuscitating and developing of our native historA breeds of horses is all for good, and must eventually yield satisfactory results. MAKING ENSILAGE. The making of ensilage is apparently out of fashion altogether now. It was first introduced into thia country by Professor Wrightson in 187b, as he had bCen it in Hungary, where "sour hay," as it was called, was made in pits covered over with earth, and kill Ensilage Society, of which the present writer Was a member, was started and carried on for Several years, to advocate the introduction of this Method of saving fodder. It certainly was very entensiveiy tried, but no one Bcems to have anything to do with it nowadays. On tne other hand it has been a gigantc success in America, and its' use there 18 increasing. One reason for this is, of course, that IlluIZ19 is largely grown all over that Continent, and Krccn maize put through the chaff-cutter is more suitable for ensilage than anything else that can be grown. Of ooursc, any mixed or green forage (>uld -do, such as clover, tares, carrot top, and so on. DRAWBACKS. The point is to pile the stuff together, and to put (III sufficient pressure to squeeze out all the air so as to prevent any excessive heat, or decomposition. Perhaps part of the failure in this country is due to the awful smell of the ensilage stuff when it ie cut OUt, and also to the great loss of stuff on the outside of a stask of ensilage, because notwithstanding any Amount of pressure that can be put on the outside rrldterial rots for a considerable distance inwards. the writer once tried the making of a stack of '■nsilagc in the days when at was being boomed, and between the smell and the loss from rotting there vva-t too much objection to the whole system and it *ts dropped. The success of it in the United States is partly accounted for by the use of maize the purpose, but apparently we have dropped it itlt(Wether in this country. GRASS AND FRUIT TREES. We are getting more and more to understand the evil of a layer of grass where young fruit trees are bein.g planted in an orchard. The Royal Agricultural ^ociofv's experiments have shown this, but appar- ently up to the present no one has been able to "xplain why such evil results from the presence of Kraas. If a young tree is planted in the sod straight aWay it is certain either to die, or at least become Glinted. If a hole is dug and the sod buried and got rid of ,and the place kept free of grass, then the young tree grows all right. As an experiment sods of grass carried on wire netting have been aid <IVpr the spot where the roots were under the ground, ¡torl even this had a deleterious effect. It seems as ii there were some excretion given off by grass, and othBf herbage as well, which acts as a poison to the tOQt.s of the young trees. HOW TO PLANT A YOUSG TBKJEL It does not seem to be of a lasting nature, how- ler. because the removal of the grass is followed by immediate improvement. Dead sod is all right 110 long as the growth of the grass is stopped, and thus in planting an orchard or a young fruit tree, is necessary first to pare off the top, dig a hole through to the subsoil, pull this up, put all the turf <ni the top, then plant the tree, and put the clean 1>011 on the top, and keep the place for several feet "round the stem of the tree in cultivation for several y°i>rs, until the young tree has got a complete hold "f the soil and is able to fight its own way. Ap- parently old trees do not feel the drawback, but young ones newly planted will never thrive if the K'ass gets near them, although as yet we do not ^Uow why. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Dry Feed for Pigs; J.B.M.— Equal quantities of barley, maize, beans and wheat may be fed dry, or at the most just slightly damped, allowing the pigs Mco.oss to water separately. If eight per cent, of .h meal is added to the mixture it improves the I Ceding value very much. Five pounds of the ,r'ixture daily per LOO lb. live weight is a common "Uowance. Calf Rearing: I.S.A.—Calves may be taken com pletelv off new milk at a month old. At a weeK "I'l begin to feed them with dry meal composed of ^'ound oats, bran, linseed cake meal and molasses ^('d of some sort, letting them have access to pure Water and sweet hay or forage as weil. The milk r»a.v be gradually dropped as this is increased until thev get no milk after a month at all. Horse Feeding: Constant Reader.—(1) For horso j feeding jn your district after early potatoes you ,riT-rht try maize: this grows very rapidly if the feather is not too wet and makes splendid forage. Tares and oats mixed will also grow fairly well— &i5" 2 bushels of each per acre. (2) No special manuring is required if the potatoes .were fairly dealt with. Oats are better than rye in mixture, as they do not ripen into such hard straw. Drill or plough in lightly. P.S.—The author will be pleased to answer through this column such queries with regard to matters of Agriculture, etc., as are likely to be of general interest to readers. Letters should be .addressed to Primrose MeConnell, 69, Higbgate, Kendal.

MARKETS, CATTLE. NEWPORT, Wed., June 18.—There was a larger supply in all departments than for the past few weeks. All btock met a ready bale from a large attendance. Quotations:—Best beef 8d per lb., seconds 7d to nd, cow 6d to 63 d, .best wether mutton 8kd to 9d, ewe 7d to 7,kd, and lamb 9d to lOd; pigs—porkers 13s to Us 6ci, baeoners lis. and sows 9s per Beore. HEREFORD, VVed., fair supply and trade reasonably firm at last week's rates. toro cattle were in smaller supply, but trade was dis- tinctly slow. Sheep trade rather overdone for the demand. Wether mutton went up to 9d, but lambs in small supply went quickly at a dearer rate than last week's pricefe, selling at 9d .and lOd per lb. Stores did well. Veal trade slower, there being a good stock, with rearing calves selling well. Fat and small pigs down a .-„t.le, with strong stores ending purchasers at satisfactory rates. NOTTINGHAM, Juno 18.—Good show of fat cattle, including a large proportion of oows.; prime heifers and bullocks of handy weights sold readily, but cows and rough beasts were in slow demand. Sheep forward in largo numbers, but owing to tho hot weather trade was very slow, there being little demand for anything but light-weights. Pigs also a slow trade with prices favouring buyers. SHREWSBURY, June 17.—Cattle were again a rather smaller show, barely 15G being in the market, but trade was hardly so good, pr.ces about 106. per head lowor on the week; the average for 1st quality cattle was about 43s, and for cows and bulls 308 to 36s per cwt. Sheep shown in larger numbers, than last week, but prices on balance were about un- altered, best wethers making 9jd, and fat lambs lOd per lb. Fat pigs in fair demand at last week prices. LEICESTER, June 18.—Larger supply of cattle, a considerable number beang grass-fed; trade easier, best quality cattle ma-king 7id per lb., against 8d hurt week, and 2nd quality also being id per It-. cheaper at 7ld per lb., while cows and bulls mado from 6d to 7d. Both sheep and lambs were also rather lower in prioe, the former making 8!d to 8i.j for thehest quality, while lamby realised lOd to 10jd per lb. (Fat pigs in firm demand at prices similar if last week. LEICESTER June 14.—Very large supply of stvre cattle, and trade good early in the morning, but later on prices became lower; three-year-old bullocks made up to *.— 10s per head, while young stock fully as dear as at any t-me this season. Dairy eows also in fair demand at better prices, but store calves easier to buy. SHREWSBURY, June 13.—At this special bale 979 store cattle were offered; trade slow and prices about unchanged from last week's sale. Some very useful Hereford yearling steers oould be bought at 43s 6d to 45s per live cwt., while strong two-year-old'! of the same breed made about 43s. A bunoh ot Irish Polls, weighing 9k owts., made JE18 15s. per head, Irish cnttlo generally realising 38:; to 40* per live cwt. Some useful Shorthorn heifers, suitable for grazing or bulling, made 388 to 40s per live cwt. A clearance was by no means effected. (June 17. — Store cattle were rather a poor show and experi- enced a slow trade; some useful Hereford8 oould be bought at about 40s, and Shorthorns 38s per live cwt. Dairy cows made up to £27 10s, while rearing calves were very dear. A 2nd quality sow and her 10 pigs realised £10 10s. TREGARON, June 17.—At the fair to-day 1,856 store sheep were penned. Trade very firm, with prices fully as good as at the last fair, and every sheep got sold early in the day elsh ewes with lambs made from '29s to 35s, and Welsh ewes with Cross-bred laroba 32s to 40s per couple. WOLYBRHAMPTON, June 18.—Rather more cattle on offer, 349 being shown against 292 last week. These increased numbers proved too many for the demand, consequently trade was not so good by about JB1 per head, prime Shorthorns and Here- fords realising 4lB and 42s per live cwt. respect- ively. Sheep were also in weaker demand, prices for 1st quality declining about id per lb., but lambs wore in request, last week's prices being ea8Ïly main- tained. Bacon pigs unchanged, but porkers a shade dearer. LEICESTER, June 21.—Full supplies of ktore cattle were marketed in fair condition, but trado was rather dragging and prices were easier. Choice miloh cows sold well, however, at to JE33 per head. Good lots and Irish three-year-olds madi" JB18 to £2û, IUldWelsh stock £13 to LLANDILO FAIR.—Barnabas iFair was hold at Llandilo under most favourable climatic conditions. There was a good number of cattle on sale, and the demand was good. Cows and calves sold at £12 to JB18 10s, yearlings JE7 10s to £11, two-year-olds £10 to £13. In the horse department a large business was done—yearlings so. at to £20, two-year-olda JB16 to £:¿5, oarters £.)5 to j350, cobs ;t;J to £3Ü, and colliers £.30 to £40. The pleasure fair was very welt attcttded. t STOOK SALE AT LL^ND^O.—Messrs. William and Walter James and Son held their bi-weekly stock sale at the Llandilo Mart on Monday, when there was a largo supply and a very good demand. The number on offer was as follows:—45 fat cattle. 100 sheep, 225 lambs, 42 oalves, 6 bulls, 214 porkers, and 10 baeoners. The prices realised were:—Fat cattlo from jB12 to JB17 lt7s 6d, sheep 25s to 38s, lamfcs 21s to 33s, calves £2 to JE4 10s, bulls JB12 to j315 15s, porkers, 35a to 60s. baeoners JB4 to £6 10s, and weaners 255 6d to õOs. PROVISIONS. NEWPORT, Wed., June 18 —The market gene- rally was rathor slow. Wheat and flour maintained full prices firmly; and maize, barley, and oats were also unchanged. Milling offal found little demand at prices which were still a trifle easier on the week. HEREFORD, Wed., June 18.—Nothing offering in English grain. In the absence of bus.ness, values must be quoted unchanged, the general tendency being somewhat slack. NARBERTH, Thurs., June 19.-QuotatiollS Butter—in cask lOd, and pound rolls lid per ib.; eggs, fourteen to sixteen for Is; live fowls, 4s to 5s per couple, live ducks 5s to 5s 6d; beef 7d to 9d, mutton 7d to lOd, lamb lOd to lid, veal 7d to 9d, and pork 9d to lOd per lb. ¡ Welsh oheese. 5d per lb.; wool, Is IN to Is 2id per lb. WHITLAND, Fri.. June 20.—There was a good supply of butter, notwithstanding that large num beq's of the farmers of the district keep two cheese and milk factories in the town going, in addition to the large number of farmers who continue to send their milk supplies by rail daily to Cardiff, Swansea. ISzc. Salted butter in casks sold at unsalted in lumps l&id, and salted in pound rolls 10id to lid; eggs, 14 for Is; rabbits, 7d to each; live fowls, 5s 6d to 7s-.per couple; dressed poultry, 10d to Is per lb. beef 8d to 9d, mutton 9d to lOd, and lamb lOd to lid per lb. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN, Fri., June 20.—There was a largo attendance at Newcastle-Emlyn to-day, and a good tone prevailed. A large supply of butter met with a gocyl demand at the following prices.—Unsalted lumps for factory blending pur- poses in casks (saltedl lGid to 10d, in pound rolls Is per lb. Eggs 8s per 120. Rabbits: Trapped 6-d to 7d each, shot 5d to 6kd. young leverets 3d to 5d. Young fowls very scarce at 5s to 5s 6d per coupie, old fowls in small supply at 2s 6d to 3s 9d per couple; porkers were down pier score since last week, at 8s 6d per score. Weaners sold well at 20s to 23s each. Old sheep plentiful a" 3d, yearling sheep 5gd to 4d, lambs 4d to 4d per lb. Calves in fair demand at 3d to 4d per lob. Fat bulls sold well at 25s to 32s per cwt., yearling store Cattle JB7 to JB9, two-year-olds JB9 to J612, three-year-old ditto JB12 to JB16 each, best quality fat cattle up to 35s per cwt.. fat cows 25s to 30s per cwt., cows with oalves £ 12 to £ 16, heifer and calves £ 10 to £ 13 each. Meat: Beef 6d to lOd, lamb 9d to 10d, mutton 7d to lOd. veal 6d to lOd per lb. Fruit Is per lb. Wool Is ld to Is 2d per lb. CARMARTHEN. Sat.. June 21.—There was a very good market here to-day. Quotations :—Butter —in pats llgd per lb, in casks llid per lb.; poultry chickcns Is 6d per lb., fowls 2s 6d to 2B 9d each, ducks 38 3d to 5s 6d each; cheese, 45s per cwt.; eggs, 13 fey Is. I IiLANDj.LO. Sat., June 21.-Thel"e was a very full market to-day. There was a good supply of trussed poultry and fresh butter. The demand also was very good. The weather was beauti- fully fine. bright sunshine prevailing through- out the day. Quotations.:—Fresh butter lid and Hid per lb., tub ditto 10gd, eggs Id each or thirteen for Is: cheese—Welsh 6d per lb., cream and Caerphilly 8d. Cheddar trd: honey, Is per lb. rabbits 8d aid 9d each, leverets 6d; poultry—chickens trussed 38 and 3" 3d each, ditto alive from 4s 6d to 5s 6d per couple, fowls trussed lid per lb., ducks trussed from 2s 9d to 3g 3d each: llsb-trout Is per lb., sewin Is 9d. salmon 2s; flannel-white Is per

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JMPETER MOTES. (By" Gilbert.") Hurrah! once more the Town Band has risen sphinx-like from the ashes. The splendid visiting bands which we have had lately, have awakened our local musicians, and they are now,—in the words of the well-known refrain—"making the hills re- sound." I hope our valiant instrumentalists will not nod again. We cannot dispense with their soul-stirring strains. Let the bandsmon gather together during those summer evenings; we want musical selections occasionally in order to brighten the monotony of l,ampeWr'i Long Vac." Why Lampeter should stagnate during the summer is a mystery. Other places, of less pretensions to Lampeter, are literally revelling in clover during the balmy days of Summer. "Companions," says Shakespeare, "are odloun" but one cannot help wondering whj Lampeter should stand still while other inland places are moving ahead. The attrac- tions of Lampeter are many; it is healthily situated amidst glorious scenery; its water-supply and aani tation is perfect; there is trout and salmon fishing; excellent golf links and tennis courts; plenty of accommodation, and a score of other inducements for visitors. Yet for the want of a little effort Lampeter remains a deserted town during what ought to 'be the height of its prosperity. Obviously the time has come for the Tow- "uncil or an Attractions Committee to take the matter up. It is to the interests of the ratepayers, especially tradespeople and iiouseholdors of Lampeter, to see that something should be done to attract visitors here. Once attracted, they will come again to stay, which will be a mutual advantage to themselves and the townspeople. "From information received," in the terminology of the police court, Lampeter young men are apparently "taking the air" during the hours of Divine Service on ounday evenings. Why this should be I know not, but there it is—the young men are not so faithful in their attendance at places of worship on Sundays as they useu to be, I would suggest that some influential person or persons should ascertain the reasons for the absence of the youno- men. The strength of a church, or any religious community, depends upon her young men, and a place of worship which is fortunate to have plenty of young men in its pows is a. visible, active body. Without being Puritancial or unduly censorious, J appeal to the religious leaders of the town, no less than to the young men, to remedy a defect, whioh, small though it may seem to some, is large and urgently important in tho welfare— the highest, noblest, interests of the young men themselves. There is plenty of talent, a plethora. of brilliant intellects among the young men of Lampeter. I speak of what I know. And it is because of this that I desire to see young men constant in their attendance at places of worship on Sunday evenings that I write. Let their religious activities be brought into being, and I guarantee that onoe started, the young men of Lampeter will prove themselves as active church workers, even when worldly pleasures are strongest on Sunday, as they are in the realms of business and purely secular pursuits; hero is the place for it. "Quit ye like men; be strong," and attend a place of worship specially set apart for Divine worship.

CRICKET CARMARTHEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL v. LLANDILO COUNTY SCHOOL. The above match was played at the Carmarthen Grammar School on Saturday last. The following are the scores:— Grammar School-H. Parry, o Peers, b D. G. Thomas, 14; C. G. Lewis, not out, 61; W. L. Davies, c Beynon, b D. G. Thomas, 0; A. Bowen, c H. Jones, b F. Lewis, 18; R. -owils, o W. Gri- ffiths, b F. Lewis, 4; R. H. Watson, b E. Lewis, 11; I). J. Price, not out, 1; total (for 5 wickets), 109. Llandilo County School—J. G. Thomas, b H. Parry, 0; M. Parry, b R. Lewis, 3; E. Peers, b H. Parry, 6; D. G, Thomas, b R. Lewis, 13; J. Q. Beynon, c W. L. Davies, b R. Lewis, 22; F. Lewis b D. Davies, 4; W. Griffiths, o R. -Lewis, b C. G. Lewis, 11; W. J. Daniels, b C .G. Lewis, Q; j. Jones, not out, 0; E. Thomas, not out, 2; extras 10; total (for 8 wickets), 71. Bowling—C. G. Lewis, 2 wickets for 7 runs; D. Davies, 1 wicket for 6 runs; R. Lewis, 3 wickets for 20 runs; H. Parry, 2 wickets for 18 runs; A. Bowen, no wicket for 10 runs. ——.— AMMANFORD v. GARNANT. Played at Garnant on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the. home team by 24 runs. Soares:- Ammanford.—Pete Cooke, 2; Ike Evans, 1; Tom Jones, 0; T. J. John, 6; J. F. Southern, 6; Cled Morris, 14; D. Price, 4; Dr. Evans, 0; Willie Davies, 0; Ted Morgan, 2; W. T. Davies (not out), 3; extras. 9; total, 47. Garnant.—H. M. Fuller. 0; S. Evans, 17; Gilbert Davies, 0: W.. Thomas, 10: W. J. Williams, 0; J. H. Hughes, 2; D. J. Bevan. 9; Sid Stone, 9; W. A. Hay, 1; J. Morgans (not out). 4; W. Jenkins, 13; extras, 6; total, 71. BRYNAM.MAN v. AMMANFORD II. Played at Ammanford on Saturday, and the visi- tors won by 57 runs. Scores:— Ammanford II.—H. Edmunds. 5; D. L. Thomas. 0; D. B. Howells, 0; h Thomas (not out), 24; S, Rees, 0; C. Carter. 0; W. Broad, 0: J. Addison, 4; E. Davies, 4; W. D. Lewis, 0; W. Shaw, 1; erctras 3; total. 41. Brynamman.—G. M. Jones. 3; L. S. Jones, 6; A. Jones, 47; D. G. Bevan. 2; Dick Jones. 2: D. Lewis. 19: S. Morgan. 7; D. R. Jones. 1; W. D. Rees (not out), 3; W. T. Davies. 0; O. Roberts, 1; extras, 7; total. 98.

Carmarthen County SATURDAY, June 21st.-Before Mr. D. L. Jones, Derlwyn (in the chair); Major T. H. Dowdeswell, Llanstephan; Mr. W. J. Hughes, Middleton Hah; Mr. J. Ll. Thomas, Gilfach, and Mr. D. T. Gil- bert, Kidwelly. DRUNK. P.S. James Williams charged Phillip Davies, 2, Adulum-row, Felinfoel, with being drunk on tho 16th June at "armarthen Itaiiway Station. A fine of 2s. 6d. and costs was imposed. OBSTRUCTING THE HIGHWAY. Daniel Roberts, Mill House, and Thomas Tho-in 5, Mynachlog, both of Pontyberem, were charged with obstructing the highway. P.C. H. M. Davies said that about 10.45 p m. on the 7th inst. he saw the two defendants lighting on the Carmarthen road in the parish of Liaugen- deirne. I Thomas Thomas jiving evidence, stated that about 10.20 p.m. on the day in questi."« Daniei Roberts followed him and kicked him Wjtne-a asked him what he sioKed him for, arl Hvberts again kicked him in the stomach. He then sliuck Roberts in self defence. bupt. Jones proved several previous convicvons against Roberts. The Bench dismissed the case against Thomas, and lined Roberts 10s. and costs or in default ll days. NO LIGHT. Thomas John Thomas, Bronwydd, Cefneithin, Llanarthney, was charged by P.C. Thomas Thomas with rid.ng a bicycle without a light on the 12th June. The Bench imposed a fine of 2s.6d. and costs. TUESDAY. June 24th (Special)—Befora Mr. D. L. Jones, Derlwyn (in the ohair); Major Dowdeswell, Llanstephan, and Mr. J. B. Arthur (Mayor of Carmarthen). WATCHES NOT RETURNED. Osmond Henry, collier and watchmaker, late- of Ammanford, was brought up on eight charges of larceny, as a bailee. Seven were in respect of watches belonging to ditterent people and one clock. Mr. W. J. Wallis Jones appeared for the defendant and Mr. H. B. White proeeouted. Phoebe Williams, Plasorwn Arms, Login, near Whitland, stated that the prisoner had lodged with her during October, 1912, and the handed him a lady's watch, valued at two guineas, and a pair of ear-rings, valued at 7s. 2d., for repairs. Prisoner owed her some money for lodgings. He told her that he would return the goods in about a. fortnight. After the fortnight had elapsed witness asked him for the goods and he replied, I am waiting them back from the firm." Police-sergeant James Williams stated that at 4.33 p.m. on the IT inst. he received prisoner from the Llandovery po-.ce. xie cautioned him and charged him, and the prisoner made no reply. Thomas Evans, Peter's-street, St. Clears, said that he knew the defendant, and in Septemger, 1912, gave him a silver watch to be repaired. About a month later he gave him 5s. for the purpose of getting his watoh returned. There was an inscription inside tho watch. The watoh was very valuable to him. Prisoner had offocted repairs to a watch of his pre- viously. Mr. W. J. Wallis Jon,s-You will get your watch back home day. Witness—I will get it in Doomsday (laughter). Sophia Evans, New Inn, Login, Llanboidy, said that during October, 1912, she handed prisoner a lady's Egyptian gold watoh. It needed repairs and prisoner said that he would return the watch as soon as he had received it from the firm. She had not received the watch, which was given to her aa a present about two years ago. Mr. Wallis Jones submitted there waa no case of larceny. The articles, he said, had been sent away to be repaired, and the reason the defendant had not received them back was that he was unable to pay the invoice. Supt. J. Jones—Let the defendant go into the box and say where the watches are, and then we can write for them. Mr. Wallis Jones said that that would not be fair. Ann W. Davies, Plascrwn Arms, Login, near Whit- land, stated that she gave prisoner a gentleman's watch. Her late husband's name was inserted on it. She also handed him a pair of silver ear-rings, valued at 5s. Witness asked prisoner several times for the articles and had not yet received them. Thomas Lewis, roadman, Underhill, Login, also gave evidence to the effect that b gave prisoner a gold watch, valued at £ 2 15s., for repairs. Prisoner returned the watch, and witness paid him 4s. 6d., .but eventually in a few days the watch went wrong and he again gave it to the prisoner for repairs, but had not yet received it baok. Henry Phillips, Bryntaf, Llanfallteg, stated that during October, 1912, the prisoner visited his house and witness gave him two clocks to clean and paid him 9s. Prisoner took one clock away and told wit- Deskthat it wanted a new spring. He had not seen the clock since. He valued the clock at a guinea. John Harris, Great House, Pendine, said that during November last he handed prisoner two watches, a new metal watch (£1) an-A a lady's watch (El 5s.) for repairs. he never returned the watches I to witness. Tho Bench committed defendant for trial at the next Quarter Seaions, allowing bail. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. William Thomas was charged with OOiDg drunk and disorderly. P.C. James Ivor Morgan, Conwil, stated that on June 21st he saw the defendant in charge of a horse and oart at Conwil. He was very drunk, and became disorderly. Supt. Jones proved a previous conviction against the defendant, and a fine of J61 (including costs) was imposed, or in default 14 days. DRUNK. P.S. James Williams charged Owen Jones with being drunk on the 23rd June. The Bench fined the defendant Is. and costs, or in default one day's imprisonment.

Carmarthen Borough MOXDAY, June 23rd.-Before the Mayor (Mr. J. B Arthur), Mr. H. E. B. Richards, Mr. Thomas Davies, Principal W. J. Evans, Dr. Denzil Harries, and Mr. Walter Lloyd. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Edwin Cadman, a tramping labourer, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. P.C. Daniel Davies said he saw the defendant about 10.40 a-m. on the 21st inst. in Lammas-street Tery drunk and using obscene language. Defendant said he had recently been working at Glantowy Farm, Llanarthney. A fine of 2&. 6d. and oostt, was imposed, or in default seven days' imprisonment. Daniel Ray, Mill-street, Carmarthen, was charged with a similar offence. P.C. Daniel Davies said about 2.30 on the 10th of last month he saw the defendant in Guildhall- square drunk and molesting peopl-e Defendant said he was only speaking to his brother. Head Constable Mayall proved 49 previous con victions. The Mayor said that his record was a very bad one, and that he had had several chances over and over again. A fine of 10s. and costs was imposed. APPLIED FOR EJECTMENT ORDER. D. C. Gower, 13, John-street, Carmarthen, again applied for an ejectment order against his tenant, David Evans. Mr. W. J. Wallis-Joneo appeaerd for the appli- cant, and Mr. Prosser (of the firm of Messrs. Mor- gan Griffiths, Son and Prosser) for t'ne defendant. The case was again adjourned for a week to enable the parties to come to terms if possible.

Lampeter FRIDAY.—Before Messrs. J. C. Harford (in the chair), A. R. T. Jones, D. Robert Jones, and John Davies. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. William Thomas. Llanverwys, drover, was charged -by Deputy-chief Constable Williams with having -been drunk and disorderly at Lampeter on June 14 Defendant appeared, and admitted the charge. He was fined 5s., including oosts. EDUCATION. David Jones. 1, Mill-street, -tmpeter, was charged by Mr. E. J. Davies. attendance officer, with neglect- ing to send his child to school.—Defendant appeared, and said the reason for his not sending the child was that his wife tfas in ill-health, and he had to keep the children at home.—The Bench warned the defendant that he must scud the child to school, unci dismissed the case.

Llandovery (FIUDAY, June 20th.—Before Mr. D. Jones-Lewis and Alderman C. P. Lewis. STRAYING ANIMALS. Harry Manning, Gorden-street, Llandovery, was charged by P.C. Evans with allowing a horse to stray in Green Lodge.—Fined 5s. and, costs. Defendant had been charged with a similar offence at the previous court. POACHING. Morgan Jones, Troearhiwdalar. was charged by Mr. H. Long Prioe, superintendent of water bailiffs, with attempting to catcu salmon with a spear. Mr. H. Morgan Griffiths (Messrs. Morgan Griffiths, Son, and Prosser), appeared for the Carmarthen Bay Fishery Board. Defendant pleaded not guilty, and caused a good deal of amusement by his interruptions during the hearing. Walter Walters, a water bailiff, deposed that whilst on duty on the river Towy on the 35th of M), he saw defendant by a brook called Doetheau, on the Cardiganshire side. In a short time he crossed to the Carmarthenshire side, and proceeded to the con- fluence of the Doetheau with the Towy. Defendant then took off his ooat, stepped on to the rooks, and looked into the river. Subsequently he cam up the bank with a spear in his imnd. He afterwards went back and witness noticed him strike something in the water. Witness then went on to him. Defend ant was sitting on the bank by this time, and was accompanied by two dogs. Witness told him he had seen him in possession of the spear (produced), which was attached to a long stick. Defendant replied. Yes. It has been with me, but it is not mine. There was no salmon there, but enough sewin." Defendant said that the spear was not his, that he saw it projecting from a rook, and went to get it out. As he was doing so the bailiff came on the scene. Defendant, who had been twice previously convict- ed for like offences, waa now fined 25 and coste- total £7 3s. 3d. SURETIES OF THE PEACE. Mr. T. Geo. Williams (Mossr-s. T. Geo. Williams and Hurley), Llandilo, applied on behalf of Mary Hughes, The Vaults, for sureties of the peace against her husband Wm. Hughes.. Defendant did not put in an appearance, and the case wae adjourned for a fortnight.

Llangadock. THURSDAY, June 19th.—Before Messrs. D. Jone§- Lewis, Llwyncelin, and E. i.. Lloyd, Glansevin. DRUNK. James Price, Llansadwrn, was fined 2a. 6d. and costs for drunkenness on the 36th May. William Nicholas, Olchfa Mill, was similarly charged and fined 6d. and 008ts. Reea Harries, junior, Baokway, Llangadook, against whom there were several previous convictions for like offences, was fined 10B. and costs. ILLEGAL FISHING. Lewis Parson4 Llangadock, was oharged by Supt- H. Long Prioe with using a night line without a license. Water Bailiff David Williams deposed that on the 21st May he was on duty on the River Bran. From the garden, of Bran Cottage he saw the defendant running to a pool. Witness followed, and saw him pick up a line from the river. When witness had approached to within about five yards be saw the defendant, who had meanwhile seen him throw the line back into the river. Witness told him that it was too late for him to do that, and told him to stop so that he oonld find the line. Defendant refused, and ran up the road. In a short time witneso found the lino (produced). Tho hook had attached to-it a minnow. Witness then went out to the road and saw defendant passing. He told him that he had found the line, and showed it to him. Defen- dant said, I did not set it there. Defendant denied the offenoo, and said that he went down to the river to look for a place to fish. On the way back he met the water bailiff, who asked him what he was doing by the river. He replied that he was looking for a place to fish. He added that it would be very foolish for him to go to set down a line knowing that the bailiff was lodging opposite the river. He denied that be ran away. Defendant was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. and costs. Mar.v Anne Davies, Llanddausant, applied for an affiliation order against Henry Reee, butcher, Cwm- llynfell. Mr. T. Geo. Williams (T. G. Williams and Hurley, Llandilo) appeared for the applicant, and Mr. R. A. Jones, Swansea, for the defendant. An order was made for 3s. 6cl per week and pay- ment of all costs was made.

Ammanford MOXDAY, June 23rd.-Before Mr. A. E. DuBuisson, Glynhir (in the chair), and Mr. W. Llewellyn, F airwater. THE THIRSTY LOT. James Beck, a trampug labourer, was charged by P.S. Britten with being drunk on Saturday u:ghr.. He admitted the offence and was fined iis. 6d. and costs. The same police officer charged Thoe. Grif- fiths, Corouatton-terraoo, Bettws, Ammanford, with being drunk and disorderly, and stated he saw de- fendant being ejected from the Railway Hotel, Ammanford, at about midday. He was using threatening language to somebody inside, and ten minutes afterwards witness found him in the bar of the Cross Inn Hotel, and ejected him. I was sober a.s I anI now," said defendant, but he was fined 5s. and costs or 14 days. Defendant: I'll go in for the 14 da. hard labour." For .drunkenness' and disorderly oonduct Wm. Jones, Caebryn-terrace, Llandebie, was fined 5s. and costs, P.C. Roberts proving the case. The same offioer charged Edmund Turner, Gorslas, with being drunk. Turner said he was not guilty, but bad had a few drinks. Clerk: Do you Plead" not guilty then? Of course, the costs will be higher if you do. At the same time if you are innocent you should plead 80. Turner: Well, I will give the benefit of the doubt to the P.C. (laughter}. Fined ÕS. und costs. P.S. Richards substantiated a charge of drunken- ness and disorderly conduct against Archibald Bishop. Bversley House, Garnant, and be was fined 7s. 6d. and costs. opon the evidence of the same officer Thos. Bevan, Horney Cottage, Garnant, was nned 3s. and costs. P. Britten found Wm. Miles, Bettws-road, Am- manford,.irunk and disorderly in Quay-street with a large crowd around him. Miles admitted the offence, and as it was by no means his first, he was fined 10s. and costfc He was further oharged with being an habitual drunkard. Inspector Davies said be had .been convicted for drunkenness three times during the previous twelve months, and was generally of drunken habits. The Bench placed bis name on the black-list. A trio of Llanctelo trippers were dealt with- On .sunday afternoon, the 15th inst., P.C. J, Williams saw Thos. Roderick, Pentregwenlais, Llandebie, and Wm. Thompson, Rawlings-road, Llandebie, alighting at Derwydd railway station from a G.W.R. paseenger train. They were both staggering drunk. The second defendant stoutly denied the offence, and called Frederick Davies, Llandilo-road, on his behalf. Under similar circumstances P..s.avies saw Th. Evans, Rawlings-road, alighting at Llandebie station. They were each fined 2s. 6d. and costs, and the Chairman said his "^attention had been called ro c regular system which prevailed of people going up to Llandilo on Sunday for the purpose of getting drink, ant. returning home by the afternoon train, and he would like it to be publicly known that for ofIenoessimilar to those they had dealt with much heavier penalties would be imposed in future. Evan Thomas, Islyn House, Penygroes, made no appearance in answer to a summons for being drunk and disorderly, and a warrant was issued. BOW-WOW TROUBLE. Albert Carrod, Y stodwen Villa, Llandebie, was summoned for not keeping a dog under proper con- trol, and pleaded "not guilty." P.S. Davies stated that on the evening of Sunday, the 1st inst., he saw defendant's dog, in respect of which the Bench had made an order that it was to be kept under proper control. It was wandering in Station-road. He endeavoured to seize the dog, but failecT to do so, and ten minutes afterwards he saw the defendant and told him that he had seen the dog on the road despite the fact that the magistrates had ordered him to keep it under proper oontrol. At this stage a dog was vigorously barking outside the court. al. the Clerk observed amidst laughter, It would be well if that dog was kept under proper control also. Defendant admitted that the dog was out. Clerk—Well then, that means thafyou arc guilty. A fine of 2s. 6d. and costs was imposed, and defen dant was told that if he failed to keep Lis dog under proper control in future the Bench had power to order the dog to be destroyed. Not ha ving a dog license Daniel Jones. The Dingle. Tycroes. was fined 2s. 6d. and costs on the evidence of P.C. Williams. HIGHWAY OFiFENCES. David James Dicks, Llwynhen Farm, Cwmgorse, was charged with riding a motor-bicycle without a license. P.C. Tudor said he saw defendant riding a motor- bicycle in Garnant, and when he asked him if he had a license-, he then produced a license issued to Wm. Dicks, his brother. Later he told witness. 11 Well., to teli you the truth, I have no license. I was only just testing the machine. I hope you won't report me.'¡ < ;<. l t V

WHY WASTE MONEY by_"Yizur in absurdly hiwh pzioe for a cream a-Darator I IAB JEESSSBl "watt to be eanal to otaers at doable tlx* prloo. MOT* anatJ»JLUA*AI"B" Wf te»» easier, and be JUkJM than many of the «Kfl. ropertor in 7 reepeettolfcelower-piicedonee Sties «vk 120.M9 in 4 Year*. ■ H 27 sass- £4 15S. I I 50 £ 8 18s. I H 82 ft-H. £ 14 1 11 R- J. FULLW0SD a BLAND, ■jHSEHgsSBjl 31 to 3a Sevendea Street, LONDON, W.

TRELECH DEATH OF MIL DAVID EVANS, HAFODWENOG.-A large host of friends and acquaintances will deeply regret to hear of the death of Mr. David Evans, Hafodwenog, who was highly respected in this and other districts. His family has lived for over 200 years at Hafodwenog, at which place the late Mr. lEvans was born and lived all his life. Of late years Im health had been failing, and on Saturday, the VJ A *,g G sPlrit passed away after he had reached the advanced age of 83 years. His end was perfectly peaceful and calm.; it was a beautiful ending to a long Christian life. He was a faithful member at Rock Congregational Chapel. For close upon twenty years he conducted the prayer meetings. He was an efficient Sunday school teacher, and a deacon for nearly twenty years. He bore his earthly trials with Christian fortitude. His wife, who was daughter of the late Mr. Rees, Plasparke, Llan- winio. pre-deceased him eight years ago. The mortal remains found a final resting place at Rock Chapel burial grounds on the following Wednesday, when a host of deceased's relatives and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect. The Rev. i D. Peregrine, B.A. (deceased's minister). offi cjated in the chapel. At the graveside the Rev Dr. Davies. Neweastle-Emlyn (deceased's late minister), delivered an address, and Mr. O. P Jone* eondiKiea the funeral services by an earnest praver T T\Tr WGr0: ReVS" H Evans, Siloh.' Llangeier: T. B. Evans, Carno, North Wales; Mr. U.K. Evans Pantycrugiau (sons): Mrs. M. Bowen Carmarthen (daughter) Mr. and Mrs. T. Bowen, Twmpath (daughter and son-m-law): Miss E. Evans, Hafodwenog (daughter): Mr. W. Roderick, Wern (.on-in-law); Mr. 0 P'Cton, Old Inn (son-in-la Mr. G. L*ans Siloh, Messrs. J.H D., L. E and W Bowen and Miss M. S. Bowen, Twmpath Miss M' V E™r TT, VCTT: Mr W" ^«"ck and Misses ■' ]" R°deriok, Wern (.Grandchildren): together with a large number of other relatives. The JOT-RXAI. may in future he obtained on Fridav mornings at Mr. H. Evans', Post Office, Trelech.

yard, shirting Is, boys' ditto lid, serge—coloured Is 4d and Is Ou, ditto white Is 8d, hopsack l's 6d, kersey Is 4d, costume flannel (double wuithj 2s 9d, apron ditto Is 8d, blitnkets-white 20B per pair, coloured 8a each, large nursing shawls—coloured 106 6d each, white 14s, turnovers 2s 6cl, costume cloth 3s per yard, ready-made shirts men's full size 5s 6d to 6s each, smaller size 4s 9d, blouse flannel Is Id and Is. 2d. per yard; wool white and grey in-and-out tho-grease 2s. per lb., brown 2s. bu., black Welsh 2a. Bd. PENCADER, Fri., June 20.-Prices this week paid for pigs, which last week were 8s. 9d. to 9s. 3d. per score, have come down to 8s. 3d. for light and medium weight porkers, with the possibility of a further reduction; sows, 6s per score; lambs, 4 to 4^d.; yearling sheep 3jd. to shorn 3d. to Sgd.; old sheep slow at 3d.; shorn» 2jd. per lb; calves, 4gd. to 4|d.; two-year-old heifers and steers, up to 36s. per cwt; young fat bulls, 27s. to 31s.; young cows with calves at heel, JB15 to 220 10s. each yearling stores sell well at £ 8 10s. to £ 10, and two yoar-old store cattle up to about £ 12; eggs, 8s. per 120 (not graded); spring chickens .(live weight), 7d. per lb., and 4s. to 5s. 6d. per .couplo; ducklings, 61 to 7d; old fowls, 2s. to 2s. 6d.; trussed poultry- spring chickens, lid. to la. per lb; ducklings, la. to Is. 2d.; old fowls, 8d. to 9d. butter in fresh lumps for factory blending, 10 £ d. per lb; salted in tubs and oask, 1014d to lOd; pound rolls ox-basket lid to lfl, BUT'lxwi. OORK, Sat., June 21.—Firste. 95s, seconds 90s, fresh from 98s. per cwt.

Defendant explained, that he contemplated pur- chasing the bicycle, and was testing it with that object in view. Clerk-* You must got a license to test a motor bioyole. The Chairman observed that defendant did not act in a straightforward manner by producing his brother's license, and a fine of 5s. and costs was made. David Jones, Danybank, Llandebio, was summoned for cycling without a lig— and fined 5s. and costs, P.s. Davies giving evidence. P.S. Britten proved a similar offenoo against Rees Jones, Springfield-ter- raoe, Cwmamman, who was finod Is and costs. P.S. Davies charged Thos. Thomas, Lower Coel- bryn-road, Llanguicke, with driving a motor-car at 10.46 p.m. on the inst.' with no rear light- De- fendant told the sergeant, "You can't do anything to me. I have been summoned before for that, and have come off. Thomas now denied that he told the sergeant that. Perhaps his brother said it in a Jooidar way. The iorgeant: No, it was no joke, and I am positive it was the defendant. He told me that he had been summoned three times for it in Bryn- amunan, and they could not do anything to him. And further he offered me os. ior not reporting him. i A fine of lis. and posts was imposed, the observing A fine of Is. and costs was imposed, the Chairman observing that now at any rate defendant knew there was a possibility of his being convicted for the offence, D. J. lid wards, Gwynfe House, Talbot-road, Am ? manford, was summoned for riding a motor-bicvcle to the danger of the public. Mr. W. L. Smith defended. P.t). Britten deposed that about 10.30 p.m. on the 12th inst. be saw the defendant riding a motor- bieyole in Ammanford Square, ooming from the direotion of High-street, and be had another young man riding behind him on the carrier. He was travelling at the rate of from twelve to fifteen miles an hour and to the danger of the public. There were from seventy to eighty persons congregated on the Square, and they had to separate and scatter in all directions. He shouted to the defendant to stop, -but he did not do so until he reached his shop. which was in College-street, about eighteen yards away. The police officer prooeeded to say that he did not bear the defendant sound his horn, nor give any signal of his approach until he came round the corner, whioh was a very dangerous one. He followed him up and asked him why he had ridden so recklessly through the orowd, and told hmi that several people bad had narrow escapes from being run over. Defendant stated, I did oheck a bit before I oame to the Square. If I have done any- thing wrong I am sorry." Questioned by Mr. Smith: Defendant did not make a wide sweep round the corner? but oame very near the footpath. He esti- mated the speed from his own experience of riding, and felt sure he had allowed the defendant a decent margin in saying from twelve to fifteen miles. The noise oaused by the machine ia approaching did not enter into his calculations as to speed at all. A person riding through that crowd should not go much beyond a walking pace. Fortunately there was no accident. Inspector Davies and P.C. Edwards were there at the time. Addressing the Bench, Mr. W. L. Smith said that in vjew of what had been stated, he would plead guilty on behalf of his client, who was a respectable young man and a member of the I.G.T. He had been to Pontardawe that afternoon and was returning home leisurely. In High-street, Ammanford, some- thing went wrong with the machine, and defendant and his friend had to get off in order to adjust some part of the meohanism. They were in no hurry whatever, as they had only a few hundred yards to get home, and he ventured to submit that the sergeant might be mistaken as to the rate of speed. Although he had been a cyolist all his life, he had never been cautioned or warned by the police before. and had never been in an accident. The Chairman said there was no doubt as to the reckless riding, and he hoped the present proceedings would be a warning to defendant, as they were not going to inflict a heavy penalty, only 5s. and costs. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. A number of parents were prooeeded against by Chief Attendance Officer J. Morgan for not sending their children regularly to school. Ividence in all cases was given by J- iloweii, attendance officer for the Amman Valley schools. Wm. Griffiths, Bancsilian, Hendre. was fined 2s. 6d. and costs; Wm. Pugh, Delamero, Llandebie, 5s. and costs; J. R. Jones, Penybank, case adjourned for one month; Benj. Evans, Bungalows, Duffrya- road, baron, 5s. and costs; Wm. John, entregwen- lais, case adjourned for a month; Thos. Davies, Alorfa Cotiagee, I'enygroes; 5a and costs; Alfred Whitcombe, Dogsbrook-road, Saron, adjourned for a month. The mothers of tho ohildren appeared in most cases. One of them, Mrs. Pugh, admitted that she did not show the summons to her husband as she was afraid. The Clerk adversely commented upon this and said it was not an isolated case at all. It was frequently done. Mothers their children at home without the knowledge of the fathers, and it was exceedingly hard that a Wot-king-man should have to pay for an offence which he never countenanced. The man as a rule was anxious that his children should attend school, and would be helpful to the education authorities if the real defendant in cases of the kind was warned and not the mother. GAMING ON SUNDAY. Three Saron young men, John Jones, Jenkin Jones and Ivor Griffiths, all of Dogsbrook-terrace, were summoned for gaming. P.C. Williams (Tyoroes) said he saw them on a Sunday afternoon playing pitch and toss in Do.es- brook-road- He kept them under observation for a short time, and then approached them and told them they would be reported. They were each fined 2s. 6d. and costs, and the Bench intimated that as this class of offence was .becoming rather frequent in the district, future offenders, .if brought before them, would be dealt with severely.