The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

[ALL RIGHTS RESEBVED.] PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE. BY PRIMROSE McCONNELL, B.Sc., F.G.S. (Author of A Notebook of Agricultural Facts and Figures," "Elements of Farming," -eti-.). DOCKING HORSES. Mr. Winans, the noted Amerioan, takes up this subject in some of the papers, and maintains that it is both a senseless and cruel operation. Origin- ally it was done more as a matter of fashion, wnile now of course it is said that there is a great danger of a long-tailed horse getting its tail over the reins in driving. To the writer it appears that a short-tailed horse would be more likely to do this. although once the tail is over a long tail would be more difficult to untangle. Mr. Winans say- that if docking were done in public it would very soon be put down, or that if members of the pross were admitted to see the operation they would condemn it in disgust. The writer has seen it done when lie was at the Veterinary College. and done by an expert, and he is bound to eay that his own opinion also is that it is senseless and cruel. THE OPERATION is very quickly performed, and it is only necessary to hold the horse with the nose twitch tight and hold up a fore leg to keep it still, bare the stump of the tail, and the lever knife crops it off very quickly and easily, and the thing is done before the horse realises what his tormentors are UD to; the after searing with a hot iron must be particu- larly painful, however. The truth is that if it were done in public there would be a good deal less of it. The tail was developed on the horse in the course of ages as a switch to keep off the flies, and when this switch is removed, it is subject to con- stant torment in the hot weather. There is a possi- bility of the R.S.P.C.A. taking the matter up, and with the powerful help of men like Mr. Winans we are likely to hear more of it. It is further note- worthy that for remount purposes horses will be refused for the army which have been docked after the present lot of young ones are used up. CROSSING POINTS. There is a great tendency nowadays to cross some of the pony breeds with the bigger stallions, and valuable results have been obtained. Such kinds of liorses as hunters and polo ponies are existing samples of crosses, and the same might be aid of Yorkshire and Irish hunters in the past, while the 'Hackney pony' is a valuable addition to our horso varieties. It is found that the pony part of the union leads to stoutness and stamina, for as a general rule all our pony breeds are rounder than flhose of other classes. There is little or no trouble from foaling when stallions of the larger breeds have been used: t;hire colts, for instance, and Welsh mares- have been perfectly successful in this direction, as have also thorough-breds with Shotlanders. A MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. But the favourite stallions for these crossing Tjur- poses are thoroughbreds and Hackneys, a good deal, however, depending upon the type of t'ne pony mare. The usual result is a big j>ony or a small horse, exceedingly useful for sure riding or driving. or indeed for general all-round work. The number of our smaller breed of horses is getting rather limited, and is causing anxiety to our army authorities, so that anything that tends to the supply of this demand is worthy of support, and the proposal to develop more of these pony crosses is a move in the right direction. BLACK NOSES. There is ,or at any rate, there was a great pre- judice against black noses among the breeds of cattle. This prejudice, although it does not eeem to be reasonable yet has a reason behind it, for black was the aboriginal colour of these noses of all kinds cf cattle stock in prehistoric times, and consequently the idea has grown that the appear- ance of a black muzzle means a sort of hereditary taint or a harking back 110 the ancient unim- proved varieties. Cattle in the olden times wore largely black or dun in colour, and it is only after the introduction of the improved Shorthorns that flesh-eoloured noses came to be about, or white noses as we call them. The Herefords also came to the front with white noses, and thus as these two represented the only improved Varieties in olden times a sort of prejudice arose against any other colour. All tfrie WILD WHITE CATTLE, for instance, have got black muzzles; this might bo said of all different breeds of these animals: those at Chillingham and at Ctdzow as well as the other varieties which still exist in private herds up and down the country, and therefore the point was looked upon as one of heredity. The same idea was pre- valent in the case of sheep, and speckled-faced sheep were objected to at one time. Nowadays, howver, when we have got a variety of pure and pedigree breeds with black noses there is no more reason for the prejudice, and therefore the possession of a black nose would only be an objection in the case of some of the white-nosed breeds. CHARLOCK. This has been so far the most terrible evil this year among the corn crops, at least in the writer's own district, and everywhere he has travelled it appears to be equally bad. In his own case it has been spreading from year to year, and nothing seems to kill it. either in the way of dressings or of cultivation. The seed is of an oily nature, and can live in the soil for an indefinite time. If one lot sprouts and is killed there are ten times as many seeds ready to sprout still in the soil as soon as over they are brought to the surface. Often we find that deep ploughing brings up a further supply of these, the seeds having fallen down the cracks in dry weather, and when the plough is dug in ten or oven twelve inches deep, as as sometimes the oase, we often bring up a soil polluted with a latent supply of this weed. SPRAYING. Theoretically, of course it can be killed in its younger stages by spraying with a blue-stono solu- tion, but this is a sort of operation which can be called Touch and go." If one just hits the orop at the exact point when the weed is ready it will be killed, but otherwise the trouble is sure to last. There as not the least doubt that it reduces the yield of other crops per acre very muoh. and any- thing- we could do to cope with it would be a bless- ing. but as the matter stands we seem to be as bad yet as we were 40 or 50 years ago. and with little hope of improving the circumstances. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Charlock: W.S.—You will find an answer to your (question in the note on this subject in the column this week. County Council Small Farm: A.R.D.C.-If the case is exactly as you state it then you havo been exceedingly badly used by the County Council. Your remedy is to state your case to the Board of Agriculture, and ask them to investigate: they mist for this purpose. White Scour: Oughtmama.—See that the pen in which the calves were put is well cleaned out and thoroughly well disinfected before other calves are put in. Tying the navel at birth and dressing it with a mixture .of one part carbolic acid to eleven of collodion acts as a preventative. When the disease breaks out dose with castor oil (2 oz.), and then give the following mixture:—Prepared chalk, 2 ounces: catechu, 1 ounce; ginger, 2 ounce: opium. 1 drachm: peppermint water. 1 pint. Two to four tablespoon- fuls of this should be given in half a pint of milk every three hours until improvement is noticd. P.S,Ti-ie 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 Primose McConnell, 69, Highgate, Kendal-

MARKETS. GRAIN. NEWPORT, Wed., June 25.—Only a small attend- ance put in an appearance on 'Change to-day. \Vh:.Lt and flour continued firm at full prices. Barley and oats were unchanged. Maize was easier. Bran and sharps were in quiet demand at about late rates. HEREFORD, Wed., June 25.—Small attendance. Nominally wheats were quoted at 4s 3d, and oats from 2s 6d to 2s 9d, whilst maize stood at 38 6d per bushel. PROVISIONS. WHITLAND, Fri., June 27.-There was a good attendance and supply, considering the beautiful harvest weather that prevailed. Salted butter in cask realised lOd per lb, unsalted ditto in lumps lOd per lb, and salted ditto in pound rolls lid; eggs, fourteen for Is; rabbits 7d to 7kd each., live fowis, 2 5s 6d to 7s per couple; dressed poultry, IOkd to lid per lb.; beef 7d to 8d, mutton 9d to lOd, and lamb lOd to lid per lb. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN, Fri., June 27.-There was a large attendance, and a good tone prevailed throughout. There was a large eupply of butter, and a good demand at tiie following prices, viz., in unsalted lumps for factory blending purposes lOd 4 per lb, in casks salted and blended for retail 9id to lOd according to quality, in rolls ll^d and Is. Eggs: 2 Large supply, fair demand at 8s per 120. Rabbit Is*. Good Buppiy, moderate demand-trapped 6d to 72d each, shot from 5d to 6!d, leverets from 4d to 5d. Poultry: Small Foupply-young fowls from 6s to 6s per couple, old ditto from 2s 6d to 3s 6d, no ducks. Porkers: Good supply and demand at from 8s to 8s 3d per score, weaners selling well from 19s to 235 each according to age, old sheep 3d per lb (fair demand), yearling uitto 3gd, lambs 41d (plentiful), fat calves 4d to 4^1 (good trade), rearing calves from 25s to 30s each according to age, fat bulls selling well at from 27s to 31s per cwt., store cattle in good demand—yearling from E7 to JB9, two-year-old from j69 to JB12, three-year-old (scarce) from B12 to £ 15 10s, fat cattle (small supply) up to 36s per cwt., fat cows (moderate trade) from 25s to 30s according to age and quality, cows with calves at foot in good demand from £ 13 to JE16 each, heifers and calves from Ell to L13 10s. Meat: Beef 6d to lOd, no pork. mutton 7d to lOd. Trout scarce, Is per lb. A good supplv of wool was received, and was quickly bought at Is 2d per lb, and some purchasers gave Is 3d. LLANDILO, Sat., June 28.-There was a plenti- ful supply, but the demand was not so brisk as last week. Spiting civic kens and eggla were swerce. Quotations:—Fresh butter, lid per lb; tub ditto, lQid; eggs, 11 for Is; cheese—Welsh 5id, cream and Caerphilly 7Ad and 8d, Cheddar 9d; honey. Is Id per lb; rabbits, 8d each, lCverts 5d. Poultry: Ducks—trussed, 3s 3d",and 3s 6d each; chickens trussed Is 3d per lb, live from 5s to 5s 6d per couple; fowls—trussed Is per lb. Fish: Trout Is,, sewin Is 8d, salmon 2s per lb. Flannel: White, Is: 1d: shirting. Is Id: apron. Is 8d; blouse. Is 3d, r,erg,e-colour(-d Is 5d. white Is 8d; costume flannel, 2s 9d; blankets—white 10s 6d each, coloured 83 6d. Pill's: Weaners, 30s each. CARMARTHEN, Sat., June 28.—There was a very good market here to-day, despite the fact that many farmers were detained at the harvest. Quota- tions:—Butter in pats, llid per lb; butter in casks. ld per lb; poultry—chickens, Is 3d and Is 4d per Ib; fowls. 2s 6d to 3s each; ducks, 3s to 3s 6d each; eggs, Is per dozen; cheese, 42s per cwt. ^LLANDYSSUL. Tues., July 1.—Owing to favour- able weather for the hay harvest, winch is now in full swing, the attendance was not so fuli, but there were heavy supplies, and .business was brisk. Eggs show a slight advance, from 8s to 8s 3d per 120 (not gra,dedl. Butter at kd. per lb. lower, at lOd for fresh lumps unsalted for factory blending, with salted in tubs and casks at 9^d to lOd for best, pound rolls ex-basket lid to Is, and ship pounds Is. Live poultry in rather better supply-yolfng spring chickens and cockerels byd, 7d, and 7,d per lb., old 2 fowls 2s 3d to 3s per couple, young ducks 6 £ d to 7d per lb, trussed chickens lid to Is, trussed ducklings lte to Is 2d. Trapped rabbits (retail) 6d to 8d each, shot ditto 5d to 7d, trapped leverets 4d to 6d. Pige: Light and middle weight porkers 8s to 8s 3d rer soore, sows ps 3d, heavy baconers 8s, weaners or litters from 22s to 29s and 30s each for stores cf about twelve wwks old. Lambs 4bd per lb., yearling sheep d to ;)'d, old sheep 3d to 3id (all shorn), calves 3kd to 42d, two-year-old heifers and bullocks 2 33s to 36s 6d per cwt., young fat bulls 30s to 32s i d, old fat cows 22s to 25s, yearling store cattle £8 106 to f,10 10s, two-year-old stores JB11 to £ 14, young eows with calves at heel from £ 15 to £ 20. Irout Is, ealmon Is 2d to Is 4d per lb. BUTTER. CORK, Sat., June 28.—Firsts 94s, seconds 92s; fresh from 995 per cwt. CATTLE. HEREFORD, Wed., June 25.—Fair supply of beef, which maintained late rates; though on store cattle there was a drag, and lower prices were accepted, ishaep about the same as last week, with a slight fall in prices of inferior quality and lambs, but fat cialves sold better up to lOd per lb. Pigs not numerous, and commanded late and lower rates. NEWPORT, Wed., June 25.-There was a modc- rato supply of cattle, sheep and lambs here to-day, but rather fewer calves and an average number of pigs. All stock met a ready sale at the following pi-ices:-Bc-st beef 8d, seconds 7 d to 73d, cows 6d 2 4 to ó!d per lb; best wether mutton 8d, ewes 7d to 7id, lamb 9kd per lb.; calves, 8d to lOd per lb. pigs 4 2 —porkers 12s 6d to 13s 3d, baconers lis, sows 9s per wwre. I LEICESTER, June 28.— Full supplies met a quiet trade and prices were easier. Choice milch cows sold at L22 to R2,3 per head; good lots, £ 18 to 220; bttlloeks, f,14 to £ 17; antl Irish cattle, JE15 to £ 18. Welsh Ptock ruled slow at rather lower values. LAMPETER MONTHLY MARKET —Although the hay harvest is m full swing in the district, there was an unusually good attendance of sellers and buyers at the monthly market on Monday, while there was a plentiful supply of pigs, ducks, and fowis. The prices for pigs have a tendency to rise, small pigs, eight weeks old, being sold at 27s to 29s per head, while ten to twelve weeks old pigs sold at for 31s to 32s per head. Good business was done in fowls, young once selling at 3s to 5s per couple, old, hens & N to 4s per couple, and ducks 3s to 4s 6d per couple. No butter or eggs were offered for »&1«.

CmGKET CARMARTHEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL v. LLANDYSSUL COUNTY SCHOOL. Played on Saturday last at the Carmarthen Gram- mar School grounds. Scores:- Carmarthen Grammar School—W. L. Da vies, c and b D. J. Evans, 8; C. G. Lewis, c L. T. Davies, b D. Davies, 8; A. Bowen, run out, 17; R. Lewis, o Mr. Jones, b D. J. Evans, 4; H. Parry, b D. DaTies 0; R. H. Watson, b D. J. Evans, 42; D. J. Price, o Mr. Walker, b D. J. Evans. 0: A. Watson, I b 13. Davies, 0; D. Davies, b D. J. Elvans, 0; D. V. Davies, lbw, b D. J. Evans, 5; T. W. Griffiths, not out, 3; extras, 8; total, 95. Llandyssul County School-D. Davies, b H. Parry, 25; D. J. Evans, c D. J. Price, b R. Lewis, 8; Mr. Lewis, b C. G. Lewis, 17; H. Evans, b A. Bowen, 6; Mr. Vowles, b H. Parry, 0; Mr Walker, o R. Lewis, b A. Bowen, 7; Mr. Jones, c R. Lewis, b A. Bowen, 1; R. B. Davies. c D. Davies, b H. Parry, 5; E. Davies, c and b A. Bowen, 3; W. Lloyd, b A. Bowen, 3; L. T. Davies, not out, 2; extras, 8; total, 85. Bowlingg-A. Bowen, 5 wickets for 15 runs; H. Parry. 3 wiokets for 23 runs; C. G. Lewis, 1 wicket for 12 runs; R. Lewis, 1 wicket for 18 runs; W. L. Davies, 0 wicket for 9 runs. AMMANFORD II. v. TYCROES. Played at Ammanford on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the home team by 64 runs. Scores:— Ammanford-D. Evans, c Morgans, b Winch, 7; Ted Morgans, c and b Winch, 5; Luther Thomas, b Winch. 11; D. L. Thomas, b Winch, 2; B. D. Howells, c and b Lewis, 15; G. Rees, b E. Price, 10; G. Parish, b Winch, 0; T. Williams, c Price, b Lewis. 3; T. Rees, c Morgans, b Winch, 14; D. R. Bvans, not out. 4; Emlyn Davies, b Winch, 0; extras. 3; total, 74. TN-cro(-D. Watkins, b D. L. Thomas, 0; D. Price, b D. Evans, 1; Jack Spinks, b D. L. Thomas, 0; E. Price, b D.-L. Thomas,. 0; J. Mor- gans. b D. Evans, 4; D. Jones, b D. Evans, 0; J. Glewman, b D. Evans, 0; Br,inley Winch, b D. L. Thomas. 1; W. Grills, runt out, 0; D. Lewia. not out. 2; J. Lewis c and b D. L. Thomas, 2; extras, 0; total, 10.

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PROPERTY SALES SALE AT CARMARTHEN. At the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on Satur- day, Mr. T. L. Harries, Llandilo, offered the free- hold small holding, formerly known by the several names of Ffosygorllwyn and Penrallt, but now called Penralltfach, situate in the parish of Tre- lech-a'r-Bettws, and containing acres or there- abouts of pasture land. The lot was sold for £ 405 to the tenant, Mr. John Howells, Rhydrebwep, Trelech. The solicitor for the vendors was Mr. T. Howell Davies, King-street, Carmarthen. PENCADER FARMS SOLD PRIVATELY. Extensive farms, forming a portion of the Llanina (New Quay, Cardiganshire) Estate (Mrs. Long- croft) hafve been sold privately and by valuation. In each case the tenant was offered the option of acquiring his own holding, and with only one or a' two exceptions became the purhaser at a. price estimated according to 30 years' purchase. The farms sold were Macscoch, Gwndwn, Llain Gwn- dwn, Glanawmor-isaf, and Ffynonfelen, all situated in the neighbourhood of Pcncoder and New Inn, Pencader. The tenant of Glanawmor-ucha 'nas a lease for a term of 99 years, executed about three years ago, on his farm and did not buy his holding. FREEHOLD TANNERY PREMISES. At the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel. Carmarthen, Mr. T. L. Harries, Llandilo, offered freehold premises known as the Old Tannery, Carmarthen, which were used for many years in the tannery business carried on by Messrs. T. Thomas and Sons, Llandilo and- Carmarthen. The property, which has a frontage of 110ft. to John-street and 130ft. to Barn-road, nd 'is opposite the cattle market, and in a central i..?-: tion, now in the occupation of Mr. Rees Davies, is tenant, was sold for J6520 to Mr. D. C. Gower, I i, John-street, Carmarthen. Mr. John R. Williams, solicitor, Llandilo, acted for tho vendor. CARMARTHENSHIRE FARMS OFFERED. At the Farmers' Arms, Poncadcr" Mr. Ben. Evins (of Messrs. Ben. Evans and Evans) offered for !ie by auction the copyhold farm called Gwargraig, situate near Gwyddgrug, in the parish of Llanli- hangel-ar-arth, containing 33a. Ir. 24p. or thereabouts of meadow, grazing, and arable land, with dwelling- house and the usual outbuildings, now in the occu- pation of Mr. James Jones at the annual rent of J655, including tithes, possession to be given at Michaelmas. The property was withdrawn at j3740. The solicitor for the vendor was Mr. W. J. Wallia- Jones. Carmarthen and Pencader. COPYHOLD AND FREEHOLD FARMS AND SMALL HOLDINGS. Mr. Ben. Evans (Gwastod Abbot, Pencader, and Carmarthen) also offered for sale various properties situated in the parishes of Brechfa and Llanfihangel- ar-arth, forming portions of the estato of Mr. J. H. Evans, Newcastle-Emlyn. Lot 1 comprised the copyhold farm called Brynyrewan, Brechfa, and the land called Glanrhydymorwynion, Llanghangel-ar- arth, containing together 123a. 3r. 39p., or there- abouts, of meadow, arable, pasture, and wood lands, with dwelling-house and usual farm outbuildings, in the occupation of Mr. Rees George at tho annual rent of £ 45, the purchaser to pay JB50 for the timber. in addition to the purchase money. The lot was withdrawn at £ 1,200. Lot 2, an allotment on tho Llanfihangel-ar-arth Common, in the occupation of Mr. J. W. Gwynne Hughes at the annual rental of 2s. -6d., elicited no bid. Lot 3, the freehold farm called Clynglas, situate within four miles of Pen- cader, Llanfihangel-ar-arth, containing 252 acres or thereabouts, with dwelling-house and outbuildings, in the occupation of Mr. John Thomas at the yearly rent of j352 10s, was withdrawn at JBLOM. Lot 4 consisted of a small holding called Penybryn, situate within half a mile of Pencader, containing 1I3a. 2r. 16p., or thereabouts, and now in the occupation of Mr. Daniel Davies at the annual rent of JB4. The timber on this lot is valued at £10, which is extra to the purchase money. The property was withdrawn at £ 390. Lot 5, Ctyngwvddil (Llanfihangel-ar-arth), containing 92a. 2r. 2p., in the oocupation of Mr. -Samuel Jones at the rent of i;8 a year, was with- drawn. The vendor's solicitor was Mr. D. Roy Evans, Newcastle-Emlyn. FREEHOLDS OFIFKRKD AT NEWCASTLE- EMLYN. At the Salutation Hotel, Newcastle-Emlyn, on Saturday last, Mr. John Evans, Cardigan, offered seventeen lots of property, including farms, small- holdings, and accommodation land, being part of the Gwernant Estate (Mr. Gilbert Lloyd Williams). Most of the lots were purchased by their respective tenants. Pwllgwair Farm and lands, in the parish of Troed- yraur, containing 25a. lr. 25p.-sold for JE650, to Mr. D. Lewis, Llangynllo Farm. Aberdeuddwr Farm and lands, in the parishes of Penbryn and Troedyraur, containing 39a. Or. lip.— withdrawn at E750. Llwynyreos Farm and lands, in the parish of Penbryn, containing 56a. Ir.-sold for LI,380 to Mr. W. R Jones, Dyffrynceri, Rhydlewis. iFfynonwen, small-holding, in the parish of Pen- bryn, containing 8a. Or. 17p.-sold for JE500 to Mr. Ben. Thomas, Brithdir Mill, Rhydlewis. Feliiiganol Farm and lands, in the parishes of Penbryn and Troedyraur, containing 61a. Or. 3op.— sold for £1,125 to Mr. John Davies, MaesyfeLin, Rhydlewis. Accommodation field and building land, being part of the farm of Moylon, in the parish of Troedvraur and adjoining tho village of Rhydlewis, containing 3a. 3r. 3p.-sold for JS500 to Mr. David Thomas (tenant). Accommodation field and building land, adjoining the previous lot, and containing 4a. Or. 3Ip.-sold for L200 to previous buyer. Accommodation field and building land adjoining the last two lots and containing 2a. Ir. 38p.—sold for JE200 to the samo purchaser. Llwynteg, consisting of two cottages and workshop, with large .garden, in the parish of Troedyraur, and in the centre of Rhydlewis village-sold for E200 to Mr. D. H. Evans (son of tenant). Moylonuchaf, small-holding, situato in the parishes of Troedyraur and Llangynllo, and containing 9a. Or. 25p.-sold for £ 400 to Mr. William Jones, tenant. Accommodation fields, situate in the parish of Llangynllo, and near the village of Rhydlewis. con- taining 8a. 2r. 4p.old for JB570 to Mr. J. Morris Jones, Ha wen Hall. Moylon Farm and lands, situate in the parishes of Troedyraur and Penbryn. and adjoining the village of Rhydlewis, containing 36a. 2r. 24p. of excellent meadow, arable, and pasture land-sold for JE1500 to Mr. D. Thomas, tenant. Penwern Farm and lands, containing 23a. 2r. 26p. sold for JE610 to Mr. Ben Jones, Llangranog, brother of tenant. Bwlchywern Farm and lands, situato in the parish of Troedyraur, and containing 41a. 2r. 6p.—with- drawn at JB800. Poplar Farm and lands, containing 22a. 2r. 4p.— withdrawn at £ 630. Three accommodation fields, containing 4a. Or. 2p., held with Blaenfplen-sold for E-210 to Mr. Enoch Lewis, Penpark. Gwernantissaf Farm and lands, containing 58a. 3r. 7p.—withdrawn at £ 1,200. Messrs. Maples, Teesdale, and Co., London, were solicitors for the vendor. At the Emlyn Arms Hotel, Newcastle-Emlvn on Saturday last, Messrs. J. D. Jones, Son, and George offered the freehold properties known as Capel Evan Farm and Penrheol Farm. Llaincapel Field, 2a. Or. 13p.-bought by Mr. J. Evans, Post-office, for LU. Parknewydd and Parkcynt Fields, 5a. lr. 32n. — sold for JB140 to Mr. H. E. George, Newcastle-Emtyn. Parkypant and Llain Fields, 3a. Ir. 21p.—sold for £ 80 to Mr. J. Evans, Post-office. Parkchapel and Parkcanolbach, 2a. 2r. 37p.-sold for JB216 to Mr. E. (F. George, Bailey. Five fields, containing 15a. lr. 34p. (timber Ll-00,1 withdrawn at £25û. Parklan, 2a. Ir. 17p.-sold for E115 to Mr. Saurin James, Pleasant View. Parkybuarth, 2a. Or. 33p.-sold for L120 to Mr. J. Clarke, Cwmmorg-an. Dderwendeg, Ilp.-sold for L40 to Mr. John Har- ries, tenant. Tyucha. 19p.—sold for L23 to Mr. Thomas James, Pleasant View. I Rehoboth Cottasre—sold for £ 20 to the trustees of Rehoboth Baptist Chapel. I Six fields, lOa. 3r. 2p.-s-old for E405 to Mr. Harry Howell, Glasnant. The solicitors for the vendor were Messrs. Evans and Thomas. Llandyssul. Messrs. J. D. Jones. Son. and George also offered in several lots the freehold farm of Clvnfelinfawr and cottages and garden attached thereto, situated in the parish of East Cilrhedyn. Lots, 1 2. ad 3" the farm of Clvnfelinfawr. containing 157a. Or. 14p., wore withdrawn at £ 2.S0O. A plot of land, con- taining lr. 14p.. sold for B20 to Mr. Evan Morgan. Driefa Mills. A reversion on lease for Troedvrhiw was sold for jB8 to the lessee. Penrhiw Cottage, garden, and premises, together with site of another cottage, sold for £ 26 to Mr. J. Bowcn, Llwynreos, Cwmmorgan.

*i .0." I REJOICINGS AT ABERAYRON CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS. MRS. LEWIS, LLANAYRON'S, 1400TH BIRTH- DAY. Friday last was a day unique in the history of Aberayron and district, when the one hundredth birthday of Mrs. Lewis, of Llanayron, was celebrated in right royal fashion. The day was beautifully fine, and Llanayron, which nestles on the bank of the Aeron in the glorious vale, wherein dwelt the lady who had lived to the ripe age of 100 years, was seen at its best. Born at Barwell Rectory, Barwell, Cwm, Staple- ton, Leicestershire, on the 27th of June, 1813, Mrs. Lewis was the daughter of the late Rev. George Mettam, rector of Barwell. She married Major John Lewis, of Llanayron, on the 11th May, 1841. Major Lewis belonged to the families of Llanliear, Tyglyn Aeron, Brynog, llogerddan, Llysnewydd, and thus with most of the county families of Cardi- gan. Major Lewis died on the 4th of July, leaving no issue. In 1891, a gaia day was observed at Aberayron to celebrate the 50th year of her residence at Llanayron, when valuable gifts were subscribed for by the tenants, and the townspeople presented Mrs. Lewis with a solid silver teapot and an illumi- nated address, the presentation being made by the late Venerable William Evans, pastor of Peniel, and the young people of the town had tea. Mrs. Lewis loved to participate in everything that tended to the welfare of the people. She has always patronised local tradespeople, and has been a substantial sub- scriber to local charities and every good cause. She is a model landlady, who owns some of the largest and best farms on the banks of the Aeron, near Aberayron, and it has been a rule which has been strictly adhered to, that son should succeed father, and kinsman succeed kinsman on her farms, so that the same people have occupied her farmsteads for generations. A service of prayer was held at Llanayron Church on Friday morning, conducted by the Rev. Stephen Jones (vicar) and the Rev. Evan Evans, R.D., Aberayron, at which a deputation from Aberayron attended, who afterwards attended upon Mrs. Lewis at Llan- ayron and on behalf and in tho name of the people of Aberayron, presented her with the following address. PRESENTATION OiF ADDRESS. Madam,—At a duly convened meeting of tho townspeople of Aberayron, hold on the 29th May, it was unanimously resolved that, w-th your per- mission, we should mark the unique fact of your attaining your 100th birthday, by presenting you with a congratulatory address. We wish to place on record our sincere appreciation of the influences of a life, which has been as noteworthy for its good- ness, as it has been remarkable for its number of years. During your residence of over 70 years at Llanaeron, you have been a generous patron of the trade and industries of Aberayron. You have assisted every benevolent cause: you have always heard the cry of the widow, the orphan and the trade and industries of Aberayron. You have assisted every benevolent cause: you have always heard the cry of the widow, the orphan and the friendiess, and you have kept yourself in active and sympathetic touch with the life of the community. With the control of a numerous tenantry, and there- fore the destiny of a whole countryside in your hands, you wielded that authority with a large tolerance, and with unfailing wisdom and sympathy. We acknowledge the beneficent influence of your lonely home. The example of a strict regard for dignity, method and right conduct, so inseparably associated with your establishment, has had its uplifting results on the homes of your people and neighbours. We commend you to the unfailing care of the God who is Love, assuring you that during your sojourn in the shadows you will always have a place in our hearts and in our prayers.—'Signed on behalf of the townspeople, D. G. Munro Hughes (chairman); E. Gandy (chairman Urban Council); John Davies, surgeon; J. Ynys Davies, C. Denham Evans; C. J. Hughes, County School; D. Pennant James; John Hugh Jones; J.P. Morgan, L. and P. Bank; John M. Howell, secretary." On behalf of the tenants of the estate Messrs. Thomas Griffiths, John Davios and Tom Evana (secretary), also presented an address, the text of which was as under:- "It is with feelings of joy and gratitude that we congratulate you on the attainment of your hundredth year. During your long, useful, and exemplary life, you have invariably shown a deep interest, both in the spiritual and temporal welfare of your tenants. After tho death of your dear husband, Major Lewis, you chose of your own free will to stay on, in your adopted country, and live among your loyal dependents, an act which we all appreciate. You have been eminently distinguished through life, by the prudence, purity, and dignified propriety of your conduct. You have been ready in an uncommon degree to take an active and pleasing interest in everything that happened to become the object of your attention. The reputation you have acquired in the discharge of your public duties, as a large landed proprietor, has been well sustained by the great respectability of your private character. By kind words and noble deeds, you have graced and adorned the high station which you fill, and even now in the silence of retirement and in the retreat of old ago your remembered virtues continue to be honoured, and to the last stages of life you will be followed by public, esteem and reepect. Your name in mid-Cardiganshire will be remembered for a very long time and will ever be mentioned with sincere affection. Finally wo beg you to accept the address as a small momento of the regard in which you are held by your grateful tenants. Signed on behalf of the subscribers, Thomas Griffiths (chairman'), John Davies (treasurer), Tom Evans (secretary). THE LUNCHEON. The midday train brought in a large concourse of people to partake in the celebrations. At one o'clock a company of over 300 tenants, their wives, trades- people and invited guests sat down in large and specially erected marquee at the Feathers Royal: Hotel to a sumptuous luncheon prepared and taste- fully served by Host and Hostess Davies, to which all and every member present did good justice. The proceedings were presided over by Mr. E. Lewes Bowen, the esteemed and popular agent of the estate, who submitted the loyal toasts, which were duiy honoured. The toast of the day was proposed by the chair- man, who first addressed the audienoe in the verna- cular, afterwards addressing the tenants, said, I know that you all, like myself, feel that this event which has called us together, is a happy one in our lives. As tenants of the Llanayron estate for many years, you have seen Mrs. Lewis at all times doing all in her power on your behalf; and now, by the favour of Heaven, she is allowed to see her birth- day at the ago of 100 years. She regrets being unable to be present, but on her behalf I wish you every good wish, and I trust that prosperity may be yours, not only for the time being, but also in the future (cheers). During my term of office as agent for the Llanayron estate over a space of 17 years, I have from time to time been able to note the good feeling displayed by the tenantry towards their land- lady (cheers). That is not only a happy event, but an UNIQUE OCCASION as I do not imagine there is another lady of Mrs. Lewes' position who has attained this great age in the whole of the kingdom, and who has lived the greater part of her life among the tenantry. In April, 1'894, during the Welsh Land Commission sittings, these words were said in evidence in con- nootion with the estate: "There has been no dis- turbance, or change, to draw attention to, for many years, son succeeding father, and kinsman succeed- ing kinsman from generation to generation. There is a cordial relationship between the landlady and tenant (loud and prolonged cheering). Mrs. Lewis is a lady of broad-minded and liberal views, and if the tenants could extend her life for another 80 years they would gladly do so, for that would mean fixity of tenure, and that would mean content (hear, hear). These words speak for themselves, and they show that Mrs. Lewis has throughout her life done the right thing by giving a feeling of rest and fixity of tenure to her tenantry (applause). In these times of unrest throughout the country it is a plea- sure to find oneself in the midst of a HAPPY AND CONTENTED TENANTRY. I am sure Mrs. Lewis' wish to-day is that you will all thoroughly enjoy yourselves (cheers). At this juncture Miss Pearson, Mrs. Lewis' niece. who had taken the responsibility for most of the arrangements, entered the building, and the com- pany rose en masse and cheered to the echo. Mr. Edward Jones, Llaethliw, said he was sure they were all as tenants proud that Mrs. Lewis was I their landlady. The kindness she extended towards iiw. naifjLJjjJW' J .in n c J. 11 ■— all her tenants was ample proof of the good feeling that existed between landlady and tenant. He was i glad Miss Pearson, whom they all esteemed, had taken Mrs. Lewis' example and her loyal agent, who was always assisting the tenants, was tho best in the county (hear, hear). Mr. Thomas Evans, late Tynant, speaking in Welsh, pointed out that tho length of time the same farms were occupied by the same family was conclusive evidence of the sympathy and relationship which existed between the tenants and the Llanay- ron family, whom they were all proud of. The Griffithses, of Nantyrefail, had occupied their farm- stead for four generations, and could boost that hey had been tenants for over a couple of hundred years. Mr. D. G. Munro Hughes, N. and P. Bank, Aler ayron, who acted as joint president, assured the company it gave him very great pleasure to be present to celebrate the centenary of Mrs. Lewis' birthday. He had the pleasure of being intimately acquainted with her, her pleasing manner, sweet temperament and her noble character were HER CHIEF CHARACTERISTICS. Indeed, she was a great friend of his, and he would be sorry to see the time when it wouid be God's Will to call her away. She was a landlady who was simply adored by all her tenants, to whom she had always been so kind, sympathetic, and liberal (hear, hear). She was regarded by all like A QUEEN AMONGST US, and ho hoped she would be spared for some time agaai (loud applauso). Mr. John M. Howell said that the unique fact of Mrs. Lewes having attained her 100th birthday did not aocount for that remarkable demonstration- Even that was something to commemorate and to ponder over. Mrs. Lewis was two years of age when v the battle of Waterloo was fought, 98 years ago to that very month. She was seven years of age when George IV. asoended the throne. She was IV years of ago when William IV. became king, and she was a young lady of 24 years when Victoria was crowned. In the address which the townspeople of Aberayron presented to Mrs. Lewis it was mentioned that Mrs. Lewis had always patronised the trade and industries of tfee town and district. That sounded somewhat selfish on their part, but they had mentioned the fact not only because it was a benefit oonferred on them, but because it illumined a particular trait in the character of Mrs. Lewis. She thus recognised the interdependent obligations of our common life, and that she was strong enough to differ from people on the same plane of social standing as herself, and to act on her own judgment (oheers). She possessed the qualities of mind that made a great character in striking equipoise; goon common sense, sound judg- ment, which was penetrating, quick and aocurate in respect of men and movements, a strong sense of justice, balanced by a benovolent tolerance, and a desire to -bless (applause). These endowments con- stitutod a remarkably dignified and attractive per- sonality. She was aloof enough to be respected, and noar enough to be loved. A Conservative and devoted Churohwoman. she allowed her tenantry, many of whom were Nonconformists, FREEDOM OF ACTION in the hottest political parliamentary contests of tho last oentury. She respected the rights of conscience of the humblest of her dependents (cheers). Senti- mental and spasmodic efforts, however good, would not have evoked the demonstrations of that day. Rather were they tLle acknowledgment of the deep regard of the people for consistent, persistent well- doing for 70 years in a manner befitting her station and her power (applause). He had had the privilege of seeing her that morning, as a member of the deputation, appointed by tho townspeople to present their address. She was remarkably alert, and had read to them her expression of thanks to the people of the town (cheers). He wished she was with them at that historic meeting to witness the extraordinary tribute which that demonstration implied of respect and affection (applause). I The Rev. E. Evans, R.D., vicar, said that as go many phases of Mrs. Lewis' life had been dwelt on he would like to touch upon the religious aspect of her life and character- When able to go about she attended church twice every Sunday, and set a noble axample to all around her. Her home religious life was consistent with her devotion on Sunday. She was full of the small deeds of kindness and supported every good cause both Church and chapel w-th substantial contributions (cheers). She also possessed a full sense of humour, and he believed that had helped to prolong her life. Five years ago she presented him with a scarf made by herself. saying if his wife asked him who gave it him to say an old woman of 95 (laughter). Her sterling character and high principles had endeared herself to us all. Mr. D. Pennant James said he could only associate himself with the good-will and affection towards Mrs. Lewis and with all the virtues already spoken of. He could add that many years ago he received a personal act of kindness from Mrs. Lewis. He had visited a farm on the estate, and borrowed a pony, which was rather restive. After crossing the river, fearing consequences, he dismounted at Pandy, and was leading his mount when he met Mrs. Lewi's and another lady, who asked him what his troubles were. He explained he could not get on again. Mrs. Lewis turned to her friend saying, You hold the pony's head while I give the young chap a leg-up Iloud laughter). He could not add anything more eloquent to Mrs. Lewis's kindness (hear, hear). Dr. Davies said he had been in praotioe in the district for the last thirty-eight years, and had kn6wn Mrs. Lewis well for the last twenty years. He had the testimony of tenants, and his own as a medical practitioner that she was most anxious in her enquiries after the sick, needy and poor, and was always glad to do all in her power on their behalf (applause). The Rev. T. Gwilym Evans, Congregational minister, said they had met on an exceptional occa- sion, because the lady whom they honoured was exceptional, not only in length of days, but in several other respocts. Length of days alone would not aocount for that gathering. It was true I-or extreme age, lent a pathetic and touching grace to the dignity of her person, and they could not look without emotion upon the sunset of life, when ihe dusk of evening began to gather, and the shadows 01 L twilight grew broader and deeper; yet it was not the longevity of Mrs. Lewis, but a common admi a- tion for the grandeur of her character, and the wisdom, self-suppression, beauty and devotedness of her life that had drawn together on that memorable day (cheers). Seldom in their lifetime had there been experienced in that neighbourhood a common sentiment so widespread and read,—not that it meant anything for her. But they celebrated the centenary because it was a satisfaction and a joy to them, and some relief to their feelings to find some outward expression for their emotions (applause). There were some sentiments which could not be expressed except by action, and it was almost impossible to put jnto words the feelings which people of all grades of society and opinion entertained for the noble lady, whom they all cherished with AN AFFECTIONATE PRIDE, who was in her prime before most if not all of them were born and who for 70 years had been part and parcel of the neighbourhood, belonging as it were to their national scenery, leading a quiet, lovely life, of idyllia charm, retired as noontide dew in the seclusion of her adopted home (applause). They felt she had somehow grown into their lives and taken possession of their hearts (applause). This unparalleled outburst of affection was an over whelming testimony to the supremacy of goodness. The homage they paid to her that day was a homa.go ,o paid to her quality of goodness. Her goodness had been of a homely kind. It was the goodness of woman, wife and home. A woman in the best sense, the most WOMANLY OF WOMEN, of simple tastes, and high ideals, who not only had borne through her long years the white flower of a stainless life, but by her example had exalted that immaculate purity and that sweet refinement which had always been the marks of Britain at her noblest and best (cheers). There was no dark chapter in her history, not one blemish rested in her personal and domestic life, they to-day thanked God that they had in their midst a landlady who had lead her people to higher paths, by the loftiness of her domestic life and the sweet purity of her home (cheers). She had always been a true lady, kindly and tender-hearted, at home among her people, the living example to them of sympathy and gentleness, and honour, peace and virtue. She had throughout her life been a minister of consolation to those in trouble, the friond of the poor and suffering, the healer of those who mourned (hear, hear). NV, ere

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GIFTS FOR THE TENANTS. After tho ceremony all the tenants of the estate were presented with a framed Photograph of Mrs. Lewis. bv^L*0?1011 ?f/ron'iersm<>n and Boy Scouts headed bj the Lampeter Town Band paraded the main *^8 accompanied by the pupils of the County Council and National schools who, were all e^S'. tamed to tea at their different schools Tn tV, brasmihL !?°r,tS WCre hcld at the Square field the brass band playing selections of music. brass band playing selections of music. '0_,

LEICESTER ELECTION BIG DROP IN RADICAL MAJORITY. The result of the Ieicester election was declared OR Friday night last as follows:- Mr. Gordon Hewart (R.) lfl o,, Mr. A. M. Wilshere (U. qoS Mr. E. R. Hartley (Lab.) Radical maority 1,587 (No change.) At the last election the Radicals 'h^ « ™ of 5.691. The Unioma pol, hi termed b?'S

the blinds drawn down in some humble cottage in the neighbourhood tho swift and sincere message of sympatcy was one of the first to reach there, to bring a gleam of light to the darkened house, and knowing by sad experience the sorrows of widow- hood, often sho had been seen at the very side of the widow and the fatherless to cheer and solace, •filling w.th her very presence tho desolated home. How then could her people holp loving her and knowing her to be their friend? She had won and conquered her neighbours' hearts and had found because sno had served all, all bowed to her (cheers). She oculd not sit down without paying a tribute to her broad Christian spir.t. Her religious convic- tions bad boon at once deep, tolerant and catholic in the best sense (hear, hear). A faithful and staunoh Churchwoman herself, the majority of her tenants were Nonconformists and she had always held it as a sacred trust to respect their freedom in all high questions of conscience and faith. He said that to her honour. She remembered his honoured prede- cessor, the late Venerable William Evans, relating an incident which occurred over forty years ago. An appeal reached Mrs. Lewis from certain quarters asking her to bring pressure to bear upon her tenants, that they might act in a oerta.n way. She with noble dignity refused, and answered that she was glad she had about her men who had convictions, and who could stick to them (hear, hear). He understood there had never been an eviction in the history of Llanerchaeron. It was one of u.e most glorious traditions of the estate (cheers). He felt they would not bo just to Mrs. Lewis or to them- senes without mentioning that fact, the most out- standing feature of her grand character. That was the type of laay they were that day honouring. No wonder sho had gained a place in tho hearts of her tenants, from which she could never bo dislodged, and he sometimes felt that it was aimost a means of grace to her affectionate and reverent tone in which they pronounced the word mistress (cheers). The sky of many a home will be darkened, and the heart of many a life will be saddened when she is gone. Not a few around Neuaddlwyd-objects of her charity-oter offer up a prayer night or morning, iot K'U?K Take hor 411 was not likely they should ever see her like again Her reward was certain. "She gave on tho way a pleasant smile, And thought no more about it; It cheered a lip that was sad the while, I That might have been wretched without it. And so for the smile and its fruitage fair, She will reap a crown sometime-somewhere." And now when the evening star was in the darkening sivy, and tho autumn leaves were falling around her ^r^°r n May there 1)0 for her at from "the and tht-v all urllted to say with one voice from the depths of their hearts, God bless the qUr £ ?n ° r„Vale of Aeron (loud applause). 1 Williams, vicar of Aberarth, said they oould say Mrs. Lewis had been the salt of °ieataeha Sho h;ld,hold her own- her noble and great character had been deeply rooted and her depth of love knew no bounds (cheers). tWi' C'f *?eUhT Evans (soll«tor) said that the thanLs of the gathering was also duo to Miss Pear- son, who was instrumental in bringing the great «o«..on to a concrete form (chef™)* It wal no u°,U, am' <'VOrybody had enjoyed themselves. ITie childien who were entertained to tea at their to manrnOOS of the event tor of t'heT liver"' and a landmark Jn the hi*t°ry Miss Pearson, who was received with rounds of cluing, then rose to respond on behalf of her ctatv to3'"?K ,1 Said she folt 11 a pleasure and a speeches^ WK m a11 for their most admiring T^h ^'r ,Sn° remembored her aunt was the it, ° a clergyman of a then comparatively queen of W ]oonsidored them as the hear! Th t 11 iu mUCh flattcred (hear, hear). The beautiful album of address givin* the wondei-fu! .ccount of her life and deeds plaS her n the highest pmaclo (applause). She (Miss 1 eurson) hoped Mrs. Lewis could have been preS herself, but when she saw it she exclaimed, Is she wontd* th L Jt undrod? If she was present f Diolch tn f tm- m the Welsh ^tence, he? thanks tlaTh T gyd," <cWrs>" That wa ner thanks to them when she celebrated her 50th KlSdT L"Z.r0n' hid S tliev «=+ J giving beautiful presents to one thej esteemed. She hoped she would be snared y jears again if it was God's W'ill. The beauti SSiTffn^had her in the -i no WuSePZ?S10n aS bnght 38 they *ere then, because they were not used, but because vee" much6 ( CheeR5'" She ag:ain thank€d them and MrfV°te thanks was then accorded Mr, Lilt feplir- °andthethFeathe? Hotel- f°r the- which met wS' fK }e, Perfect arrangements severe cntk °°rdlal aPPr°Val of the