The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CARMARTHEN. The annual Christmas Show, under the direction of the Carmarthenshire Agricultural Society, was held at the Provision Market, Carmarthen, on Wednesday. With the exception of the weather (which was not of the brightest) everything was in favour of the show. The entry list was the heaviest yet known at this show, being an increase of 100 or so on last year's, and numbering close on 600. This increase is mainly due to the unremit- ting efforts of the secretary, Mr D H Thomas, Derllys Court, who has his heart and soul in the work, a fact the society has for some time recognised. The arrangements were also well organised by the stewards, thus afford- ing every facility to the judges to exe- cute their task expeditiously. Too much cannot be said of the uninter- rupted manner in which the proceedings were conducted on Wednesday. The judges were :—Fat Stock—Mr A Puddicombe, Swansea; and Mr R Falconer, Mynyddfich, Ammanford. Live Poultry and Pigeons-Mr M Leno, Hemel, Hampstead. Dogs—Mr Free- man Lloyd, London. Cage Birds- Mr J H Spurry, Carmarthen. Dead Poultry Mr C Finch, Carmarthen. Dairy Produce—Mr F Weate, St. Clears Butter Factory. Roots Mr Footman, Hafodwen; Mr Davies, Typicca; and Mr Davies, Llanybri. The Stewards, who worked well, were: General Steward—Mr D Prosser. Fat Cattle, Sheep, and Pigs Messrs J W Harries and D Prosser. Live Poultry—Messrs E Lewis, D Warren Lewis, W V Howell-Thomas, C E Davies, Talbot Norton, J F Rees, ancl Percy Thomas. Pigeons-Messrs E W Francis and J Olive. Dogs—Messrs H Coysh and J Davies. Dead Poultry and Dairy Produce—Mr W W Prosser. Green Crops-Mr B Harries. The hon. Auctioneer, was Mr John Francis, and the Hon. Veterinary Inspector, Mr J F Rees, Carmarthen. The fat stock were a prime lot in tip- top condition. Mr Thomas, Towyn's fat beast, in the open class, was in bettet condition for the butcher than Viscount Emlyn's exhibits, and won on that account. But the best beast in the whole show was the first prize ox in the butchers' class, owned by Messrs Henry Lewis and Henry Daniels. It was a cross between a Shorthorn and Hereford, and was never fitter for the knife. At Cowbridge show it took 1st in the class for steers, and was third best in the show-yard. The black breed were nothing extraordinary, either in number or quality. The fat pig class was dominated by Mr John Lloyd, butcher, Carmarthen. His pigs exhibited were splendid speci- j mens of the porcine breed. The judge said he never before saw such a grand show of pigs. Mr Lloyd's Berkshires (11 months three weeks) took 1st and 2nd easily. The live poultry classes, and also those for pigeons and cage birds were very largely patronised, and the exhibits were of exceptionally good quality, taken as a whole. This show is always successful in filling these classes. The prize trussed turkey-owned this year again by Mr Bath—was a magnificent bird, and had been cleverly trussed. It weighed 321bs. There was sufficient meat on it to feed all the inmates at the Workhouse. Mr J W Harries' trussed geese, Mr E Lewis' trussed pair of fowls, and Mrs H L Davies's fat ducks are also worthy of 'special mention. Amongst the spectators we noticed Professor Parry of the agricultural department of the University College. Aberystwyth, and he was deeply interested in the splendid specimens of green crops shown. The following is the prize list :— CATTLE. Fat beast of any breed or age. 1, Mr J R Thomas, Towyn, Burry Port 2 and 3, Viscount Emlyn, Golden Grove. Fat btast of any breed or age (to be com- peted for by butchers). 1, Messrs Henry Lewis and Henry Daniel, butchers, Carmar- then 2, Mr T Williams, butcher, Carmar- then h c, Mr Charles Davies, butcher, Carmarthen c, Mr John Lloyd, Dark Gate, Carmarthen, and Mr Nathaniel Thomas, butcher, Carmarthen. TENANT FARMERS' PRIZES. Fat beast of any breed. 1, Mr W S Marsh, Penybedd; 2, Mr Henry Davies, Typicca, Llanarthney; 3, Messrs Thomas, DerUy. Court, Carmarthen; h c, Mr Henry Richar a, Capeldewi-;ssa, Carmarthen c, Mr John Davies, Capeldewi, Carmarthen, and Mr Wm Jones, Pantyfen-issa, Llan- fibangel-ararth, Fat beast of any age, of the Black Breed- I and 2, Mr Henry Davies, Typicca c, mi Henry Richards, Capeldewi-ilst h c, Mr Evan Stephens, Lan, Llanstephan. SHEEP (OPEN COMPETITION). Pen of 5 fat yearling or aged wethers, any breed- 1 and 2, Mr John Lloyd, Dark Gate, Carmarthen; h c, Mr Charles Davies, butcher, Carmarthen. Pen of 5 fat wether lambs, any breed-Mr David Morris, Penhen, Llangain; 2, Mi Samuel Themas, Bwlchgwynt, Mydrim h c, Mr D Davies, Cwmau-bach, Carmarthen; c, Mr D Davies, Cwmau-bach. PIGS. Fat fig-I, 2 and v h c (3), MrJohn Lloyd, Dark Gate, Carmarthen c, Mr Owens, butcher, Carmarthen. Fat Pig (open to cottagers only) 1st, j61 (given by Mr John Francis) 2nd, 10s (given by Mr W S Marsh)—1, Mr H Evans, Cloigin Mill, Llandefeilog. LIVE POULTRY (OPEN COMPETITION) any age. Dorking Cock 1, Messrs John Ree3 and Son, Robeston Wathan, Narberth 2, Mr D Tudor Williams, Medical Hall, Aberdare 3 and h c, Mr John Harries, Green Field Poultry Yard, Carmarthen 4, Mr 0 E Cresswell, jun., Morney Cross, near Hereford; h c, Mr Richard Morris, Chapel Farm, near Pembroke c, Messrs J and T Hay. Victoria, Pembroke. Dorking Hen 1, W V Howell Thomas, Carmarthen 2, John Harriet, Green Field Poultry Yard, Carmarthen 3, D Tudor Williams, Medical Hall, Aberdare h c. David Jones, Cross Inn, Llatifihangel-ar-arth, and W V H Thomas, Carmarthen. Brahma or Cochin Cock 1, Evan Clat- wortby, Morriston 2, R Holland, Brahma Lodge, Buckingham 3, S W Thomas, Glasfryn, Cockett, Swansei 4, Mrs S B Harries, Meneage, St Helston, Cornwall h c, Nicholas Morgan, Gadlys street, Aberdare. Brehma or Cochin Hen-I, Daniel Robert-, Cwmbath, Morriston 2, S R Harries. Meneag-e; 3, Evan C'atwortby, Morriston 4, S W Thomas, Glcsfryn, Cockett h c, R Holland, Buckingham, and Nicholas Morgan, Aberdare. Plymouth Rock Cock — 1, Bishop and Cadogan, Roath, Cardiff 2, S W Thomas, Cockett 3, L H and J Nutter, Burton 4, Arthur Thomas, Brownslade, near Pembroke; h c, Rev John T Hughes, Llanfihangel-ar- arth, and W Jones, Aberavon. Plymouth Rock Hen 1, Arthur Thomas, Brownslade 2, W Jones, Port Talbot 3, John Beynon, Pembroke Dock 4, Wm Jones, Manselton, Swansea b c, L H and J Nutter, Blurton, Westmoreland, and S W Thomas, Cockett. Game, black or brown breasted Red Cock —1, Jonathan Williams, Pontardulais 2, John W Morton, Llanwrtyd Well". Game, black or brown breasted Red Hen- 1, Morgan and Hopkins, Cardiff 2, Wm Davies, Kidwelly 3, David Jones, Llan- gadock 4 and h c, David Jones, Llanfi- hangel-ar-arth. Game Cock, any other variety-1, J Sivell, Tregib, Llandilo 2, Thomas Williams, Llanelly. Game Hen, any other variety 1, John W Morton, Llanwrtyd Wells 2, J Sivell, Tregib, Llandilo 4, Morgan and Hopkins, Cardiff. Malay Cock- 1, 2 and 3, D Warren Lewis, Carmarthen 4, F W Forey, Robertstown, Aberdare; he, Thomas Rapsey, Landore, near Swansea, and Thomas Rees, Cwmbwrla, Swansea. Malay Hen-I, T Gammage, Swansea 2, Thomas Rapsey, Landore 3, F W Forey, Aberdare h c, D Warren Lewis, Carmar- then. Spanish, Minorcas, Cock—1, James Auck- land, Llanelly; 2, Mrs Lot Hawke, Bridge- water 3, R Yeo, St Thomas, Swansea 4, Ford and Slater, Gorse Lane, Swansea h c, Thomas Jones, Talgarreg D C Davies, Ystrad, Talysarn, Lampeter and F W Cavill, Carmarthen c, Robert Bevan, Carmarthen. Spanish, Minorcas, Hen 1, P C Davies, Ystrad, Talysarn, Lampeter 2 and h c, J Auckland, Llanelly 3, Mrs Lot Hake, Bridgewatcr 4, U Yeo, St Thomas, Swansea h c, rhomas Rees, Cwmbwrla, Swansea, and John Gammon, Swansea. Hamburgh, Cock—1, Win Dicks, Landore, near Swansea 2, Hurry Rickens, Llandilo; 3, Thomas Blakemau, Wolverhampton 4, Rev Seymour Ashwell, Buckingham v h c, John Williams, Swansea Hugh Hopkins, Llandilo and D R Jones, Llangadock ;hc, David John Jones, Water-street, Carmar- then C E Davies, King-street, Carmar- then D Warren Lewia, Carmarthen and Walter Glossopp, Ambergate, near Derby. Hamburgh, Hen 1 and he, D Warren Lewis, Carmarthen 2, David Morgan, Llanelly 3, Thomas Blakeman, The Stores, Tettenhail, Wolverhampton 4 and h c, Mrs William Jenkins, Cwu; .n: !.i, i:ear Aberdare h c, Walter Glossop, Ambergate. Bantam, Cock or Hen, any variety 1 and b c, Thomas Henry, Llandovery 2, v h c, and h c, Hugh Hopkins, Penygaru, Llandilo 3 and h c, O E Cresswell, junr., Morney Cross, near Hereford 4, J and T Bay, Pembroke h c, Rev John T Hughes, The Vicarage, Llanfihangel-ar-arth. Leghorn, Andalusian, Wyandotte or Langshan Cock-I, Thomas Jones, Talgarreg; 2, Mrs Davies, Talgarreg, Llandyssul 3, Rees Davies, Llandyssul; 4, J N Lewis, Bankyfeliu, Leghorn, Andalusian, Wyandotte or Langsban Hen 1 and 2, J N Lewis, Bankyfelin; 3, D Morris, Priory street, Carmarthen. Auy variety or cross, Cock—1 and 2. S W Thomas, Cockett, Swansea 3, D Warren Lewis, Carmarthen; 4, H Rees, Green Croft, Narberth. Any other variety or cross, H-an-l and 2, W Thomas, Cockett 3, D Warren Lewis, Carmarthen 4, W Taylor, Lampeter. SELLING CLASS J Cock of any breed, the price not to exceed £ 1 10s — 1, J Auckland, Llanelly; 2, "W Jeffries, Newport 3 and b c, C J Downs Builth Wells, Breconshire; 4, J N Lewis, Bankyfelin h c, John Harries, Carmarthen: c, D Tudor Williams, Aberdare. Hen of any breed, the price not to exceed £ 1 10s—1, James Edwards, The Minutes. Roggretb, near Chepstow; 2, G Auckland, Llanelly; 3, Thomas Rees, Cwmbwrla, Swansea; 4, John Harries, Carmarthen h c, D Warren Lewis, Carmarthen, and J N Lewis, Bankyfelin. Game Cock or Hen, of any variety 1, J Sivell, Tregib, Llandilo 2, D Jones, Llangadock 3, J Scott, Sea Side, Llanelly; v h c, B Thomas, Llangunnor b c, David Jones, Llanfihangel-ar-arth, W S Cole, Kidwelly, and D Roberts, Llanelly. Any other breed, Cock or Hen 1, James Auckland, Llanelly 2 and h c, John Harries, Carmarthen; 3 and h c, Rees Evans, Llanfihangel ar arth v h c, D Warren Lewis, Carmarthen, Morgan Davies, Llandilo, and John Williams, Llandilo h c, W V Howell Thomas, Carmarthen, and D Warren Lewis, Carmarthen. Drake or Duck of any breed 1, William Jones, Pantyfen-issa, Llanfihangel-ar-arth 2 and 3, Rev J Hughes, Llanfihangel-ar-arth; h c, John Lloyd, Dark Gate, Carmarthen. Cock or Hen. any breed, the price not to exceed 20s—1, J Sivell, Tregib, Llandilo 2, James Auckland, Llanelly; 3, Arthur Davies, Llandilo; v h c, John Williams, Carmarthen; h c, David Jones, Llan- fihangel-ar-arth, W V Howell Thomas Carmarthen, C E Davies, Carmarthen, D Warren Lewis, Carmarthen, and D Griffiths, Llanelly. Drake or duck, Aylesbury or Pekin—1, Rev John Thomas, the Vicarage, Llanfihangel-ar-arth 2 and h c, Samue Franks, Sketty, Swansea h c, A G Phillips, the Rosery, Long Ashton, Bristol. Drake or duck, Rouen or any other variety—1 and v h c, T S Barrow, Oldham road, Frailswortb, near Manchester; 2 and v b c, Mrs Bayldon, Oaklands, Dawlisb, S. Devon h c, John Lloyd, 2, Dark Gate Carmarthen, and Messrs J & W Birch Edge Farm, Sefton, Via Seafortb,' Liverpool. Drake or duck of any breed, the price not to exceed J61 lOs-I, Sam Franks, butcher. Sketty, Swansea; v h c, Messrs J & W Birch; Edge Farm, Sefton, Liverpool h c, John Lloyd, 2, Dark Gatp, Carmarthen Frank Gwyn, Plas Cwrt Hir, Carmarthen and A G Phillips, the Rosery, Long Ashton. Bristol. Turkey cock and hen-I, E M Davies, Llwynbacb, Llanddarog. Gander and Goose—1, Miss Levy, Tarcoed-fawr, Llangendeirne; 2, E Davies, Globe Inn, Cwmaman, Aberdare; h c, D Davies, Cwmau-bach. PIGEONS (OPEN COMPETITION). Dragoons, Carriers, Barbs, or Antwerps— 1, Thomas Wilkins, 28, Victoria-street, Swindon 2, Messrs Patterson & Sons, 16, Cheltenham-street, SwindDn 3 and c, John Cox, Elliston-road, Redland, Bristol h c, Henry J Eves, West Allington, Bridport, Dorset; Messrs Williams Bros, New Inn, Pentrechwyth, Swansea; c, Frederick Samuel Dean, Cheltenham-street, Swindon, Wilts. Homers, blue or black chequer—1 and 2, James A Bishop, Brynmawr, Breconahire; 3, J Olive, Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen; l> c, D Sutherland, Cornhill Villa, Swansea. Pouters 1, W V Howell Thomas. Carmarthen 2 and 3, R Pike, 119, Walter- road, Swansea. Tumblers—1, A J Barnes, Gurda Depot," Aldgate, Gloucester; 2, Messrs Patterson & Son, 15, Cheltenham-street, Swindon, Wilts; 3, William John Green, 23, Mount Libanus, Treherbert, Rhondda Valley: h c, John F Harvey, Melbourne, Villa, Swansea. Fantails- 1 and 2, 0 E Cresswell, Juu, Morney Cross, near Hereford 3 and h c J H Loveridge, Newark; h c's, Levi J A Gay, Bufferland Bakery, Pembroke Dock. Jacobins—1 and h c, A!fred E Grold, Newnham, Gloucester; 2, G T Copestake, I Blurton, Longton 3 and h c, W V Howell Thomas, Carmarthen h c, H R Hall, Junr, Orieton, Herefordshire. Magpies—1, Messrs Maggs Brothers, 13 Wind-street. Swansea 2 and v h c, Geoige Blundell (jun), 1, Coed Saeson Crescent, Sketty, Swansea 3, A H Rose, Clevedon, Somerset; v he, Thomas Harries, Adulan Row, Boaymen, near Swansea. Turbits—1, W V Howell Thomas, Carmarthen; 2, 0 E Cresswell, Juar., Morney Cross, near Hereford; 3, Messrs Burford Jones & Leary, 32, Albert-stieet, Aberdare h c, J Tanner, Wanborough House, near Swindon. Owls—1 and 2, Messrs Patterson & Son, 18, Cheltenham-street, Swindon, Wilts 3. John F Harvey, Melbourne Villa, Swansea. Nuns—1, C Griffin, Stepney-street, Llanelly; 2, R Pike, 119, Walters-road, Swansea; 3, W V Howell Thomas. Carmarthen, Archangel?, Oriental Frills, or any other variety—1. John Cox, 4, Elliston-road, Redland, Bristol; 2, F W Cavill, Wellfiald- road, Carmarthen 3, John F Harvey, Melbourne Villa, Swansea. Cock or Hen, any breed, the price not to exceed £1-1, William Henry Williams, 17, Morgan-street, Aberdare; 2. Wilkins, 19, Prosser-street, Aberdare h c, Messrs Maggs Brothers, 13, Wind-street, Swansea James A Bishop, tobacconist, Brynmawr Breconsbire A J Barnes, Aldgate, Gloucester; J Cox, 4, Elliston-road, Red, land, Bristol and Messrs Burford Jones & Leary, 32, Albert-street, Aberdare. Best pigeon in the show—Mr Wilkins, Swindon. CAGE BIRDS. Norwich Canary, Cock or Hen—1 and special and h c, Winter, King-street, J Carmarthen; 2, Tnomas Evans, tailor, fi6, Cathprine-3treet, Carmarthen 3, James- O'Neil, Castle-street, Neath v h c, David Evans, 77, Limmas-street, Carmarthen; E R Evans, Anchor House, Carmarthen. Any other variety Canary—1, Llewellyn Davies, 34, New-road, Llandilo; 2, H Spurry. Carmarthen; 3, Winter, King- street. Carmarthen; r, W V George, 102, Lammas-street, Carmarthen; v h c, W H Lohr, juar., 4. Cambrian-place. Carmarthen Edward Burnhill, 25, Mill-street, Carmarthen; h c. Mr David Evans, Friends Arms, Water-street, Carmarthen. Any other variety bird-I and special, J Parry, 34, Lammas-street, Carmarthen; 2, H Davies, Carmarthen 3, C E Davies, 10, King-street, Carmarthen r, David David Evans, Friend's Arms, Water-street v h c, E Lewis, Francis Well, Carmarthen; h c, J Daniel, Magazine-row, Carmarthen; 0, T E Griffiths, Lammas-street, Carmarthen. Any variety bird—1 and special, H F Davies, Carmarthen 2, William Vaughan George, 132, Lammas-street, Carmar- then 3. J Parry, 34, Lammas-street Carmarthen; r, H Spurry, Carmarthen v h c, T C Davies, 5, King-street, Carmar- then W H Lohr, Junr., 4, Cambrian- place, Carmarthen; v h c, E R Evans, Anchor House, Carmarthen. RABBITS. Rabbit of any variety, buck or doe-I, Joseph Isaac, 20, Lammas-street, Carmar- then; 2, T D Williams, Old Bridge, Haverfordwest. DOGS. Colley Dog, any variety—1, W J Buikley, Penyfai, Llanelly; 2, David Williams, brewer, Builth 3, Messrs J & W Birch, Edge Farm, Sefton, Vj1 Seafortb, Liverpool; r, William Jones, 41, Robert-street, Mansellton, Swansea v h c, H Rees, Green Croft, Narberth h c. Davia David Jones, Cross Hill, Llanfihangel-ar- arth J Burgess, Nelson Hotel, Carmarthen and David Davies, 105, Priory-street, Carmarthen. Colley Bitch—1, Messrs J & W Birch, Edge Farm, Sefton, Via Seaforth. Liverpool 2, J Burgess. Nelson Hotol, Carmarthen r, William Jones, Pantyfen- issa, Llanfihangel-ar-arth h c, Davies. Waunbrix, St Clears c, David Jones, Cross Inn, Llanfihangel-ar-arth; John Bowen, Peufforddlas, Carmarthen. Fox Terrier Dog—1 (with a Bronze Medal design, should he not be entitled to thf Cup) and 2, W V Howell Thomas, Carmar- then; c, Thomas, Derllys Court, Carmar- then and William Joshua, Quay-street, Carmarthen. Fox Terrier Bitch—1 (with a Bronzp Medal with design, should she not bt entitled to the Cup)-2, W V Howell Thomas, Carmarthen; v h c, F W Cavil). Wellfield-road, Carmarthen b c, Robert J Pugb, Ogmore Vale, R.S.O., Glam.; c. Messrs Thomas, Derllys Court, Carmar then. Greyhound Dog—1, A L Carelesp, Bryn haulog House, Blackpill, Swansea 2, S Deacon, Buxton 3, Henry Cadle, Half Moon Hotel, Carmarthen v h c, Griffiths, Llwynpiod, Carmarthen; h c, Mr Frank Gwyn, Plaa Cwrt Hyr, Carmarthen c, John Thomas, tailor and cutter, Carmarthen. Greyhound Bitch—1, Samuel Deacon, Buxton; 2, J & FHay, Victoria, Pembroke 3, James & Henry Rees, Green Croft, Narberth; h c, Griffiths, Llwynpiod, Carmarthen; Thomas, Derllys Court, Carmarthen c, Henry Cadle, Half Moon Hotel, Carmarthen; David Morgen, tailor, 406, Chequers Alley; Carmarthen. A Special Prize-A Silver Cup, value £ 2 28 (given by the Messrs Spratt, London, and Mr Morgan, Guildhall-square, Carmar- then), for the best Dog or Bitch in the above classee—-W Vincent Thomas, Starling Park —The reserve for the Cup was W J Buckley. POULTRY (DEAD AND TRUSSED). Fat Goose—1 and 2, J W Harries, Llandilo Abercowin h c, Mrs Jones, Capel. Llandefeilog. Fat Turkey—1 and 2, E H Bath, Allty- ferin; h c, Mrs J W Harries, Llandilo Abercowin. Pair of Fat Duckg-l,MrsH L Davie.Wern- drefi, Nantgaredig 2, J W Harries, Llandilo Abercowin h c, E Lewis, Cillefwr, Carmarthen. Pair of F&t Fowls—1 and 2, Edward Lewis, Cillefwr, Carmarthen. DAIRY PRODUCE. Cask, Tub, or Pot of Salt Butter, of not less than 80lbs (given by the Earl of Cawdor)—1, John Davies, Pentresil; John Davies, Capeldewi, Basket of not less than 61bs of Fresh Butter in lbs of 16ozs and ilbs of 8 ozs-l, Mrs Jones, Capel, Llandefeilog; 2 and c William Lewis, Llethracb, Carmarthen h c, John Davies, Pentresil, Carmarthen, Welsh Skim Milk Cheese, of not less than 100 lbs-1, Lewis, Cowingrove; 2, E Lewis. Cillefwr, Carmarthen; c, Wm Lewis, Llethracb, [Carmarthen. GREEN CROPS (OPEN COMPETITION). For the best 2 cwt of sswede Given by the Society—1, J N Lewis, Cowingrove, Bankyfelin W S Marsh, Penybedd, Burry Port h c, John Jones, Castle Hill, Llanstephan. Given by the Society-I and 2, W S Marsh, Penybedd, Burry Port; he, John Jones, Castle Hill, Llanstephan. For the best 12 Mangolds grown with their Mannre and bought of Mr Howells- 1, D Davies, Cwmau-bach, Carmarthen; 2, David Morris, Penhen, Llangain. For the best 12 Swedes, given by do.-l and 2, D Davies, Cwmau-bacb, Carmarthen. For the best 12 Swedes grown' with their Manure, and bought of Mr Prothero—1, J Bowen, Court; 2,- Johni, Davies, Molfre, Llangunnock; h c, Evans, Lan, Llangunnor.