Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

This mournful truth is everywhere confess'd, Slow rises worth by poverty depress'd.

Vision of Mind. As sweeps the bark before the breeze, While waters coldly close around, Till of her pathway through the seas, The track no more is found Thus, passing down Oblivion's tide, The beauteous visions of the mind, Fleet as this ocean pageant, glide, And leave no trace behind. JOHK MALCOLM. o

Cheerfulness. Give us, 0 give us, the man who sings at his work! Be his occupation what it may, he is equal to any cf those who follow the same pursuit in silent sullenness. He will do more in the same time-he will do it better—he will persevere longer. One is scarcely sensible of fatigue whilst lie marches to music. The very stars are said to make harmony as they revolve in their spheres. Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, altogether past calculation its powers of endurance. Efforts, to be permanently useful, must be uniformly joyous—a spirit all sunshine, graceful from very gladness, beautiful because bright. CARLYLE, No

The Stars. The history of old nations and peoples come down to us in ruined temples, in parchments venerable from age, in fading portraits, in models of antiquated war-ships, to be smiled at in modern Museums. The generations of men are but the Pours of a season—a little longer than a single Year. The memory of them is trampled in by the Million feet of their successors, themselves in turn £ be trampled in as swiftly, and cared for no more. ^ut the stars which we see are the stars which hey saw. Time has not dimmed their brilliance, t age made them loiter on their course. Time °r tbem is not. They are themselves the measured 41111 creators of time. Have they, too, their PrJOinted end? They shalt perish, but Thou shalt "lidure. They all shall wax old, as doth a garment. a vesture shalt Thou change them, and they uall be changed. But Thou art the same, and hy years shall not fail. J. A. FROUDB. ■ —

The Permanence of Human Influence. Who shan say at what point in the stream of tiUle the personal character of any individual now I1 earth shall cease to influence 1 A sentiment, a ^bit of feeling once communicated to another 'Und is gone it is beyond recall. If it bore the auip of virtue, it is blessing man, and owned by fearen if its character was evil, vain the remorse 'at would revoke it, vain the gnawing anxiety that °uld compute its mischief. Its immediate and ° Us visible effect may soon be spent; its remote who shall calculate The oak which waves 11 our forest to-day, owns its form and species to he acorn which dropped from its remote ancestor Uder whose shade the Druids worshipped. Human life extends beyond the three score years and ten "hich bound its visible existence here. The spirit removed into another region, the body is umbling into dust, the very name is forgotten infl earth, but living and working still is the vvince generated by the moral features of him ( Z10 has so long since passed away. The f aracters of the dead are inwrought into those of e living; the generation below the sod formed Uat which now dwells and acts upon the earth, he existing generation is moulding that which is 5* succeed itf and distant posterity shall inherit he characteristics which we infuse into our chil- ten to-day.—" The Parent's High Commission." ■

Folly of War. '"Whene'er contending princes fight, bor private pique or public right, Armies are raised, the fleets are manned, They combat both by sea and land. When, after many battles past, ftoth, tired with blows, make peace at last, What is it, after all, the people get? j Why, taxes, widows, wooden legs and debt." MOORE'S ALMANAC FOR 1829. ♦ Oh, world! -1 men what are ye, and our best designs, ^hat we must work by crime to punish crime -^nd slay, as if death had but this one gate, •> hen afewyears would makethe sword superfluous! BYRON. ♦ «■ Jlut War's a game which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at. Nations would do well J 0 extort their truncheons from the puny hands Of heroes, whose infirm and baby minds .Are gratified with mischief; and who spoil, Because men suffer it, their toy the world. COWPER. *■ Were half the power that fills the world with terror, Were half the wealth bestow'd on camps and Courts, Given to redeem the human minll from error, There were no need of arsenals nor forts. The warrior's name would be a name abhorr'd, And every naiion that should lift again It\ hand against a brother, on i's forehead Should wear for evermore the enrse of Cain. LONGFELLOW.

CHURCH NEWS. The Rev. T. H. Yaughan, curate of Rhyl, has been appointed vicar of Llwydiarth. Mr. Vaughan who is a graduate of Lampeter, was ordained to the curacy of Colwvn in 1887, and has been curate of Rhyl since 1892. The financial meeting of the South Wales District of the Wesleyan Methodist connexion was held last week at Pembrey under the presidency of the Rev. Rice Owen, Ferndale. The advisability of keeping the Llandrindod cause in connexion with the district was discussed, and it is intended to appoint a lay agent there soon, on the resignation of Mr. Simpson. The Chairman exhorted the district to make an effort to clear off the sum now remaining on the Eglwysbach Memorial Chapel at Pontypridd. The Rev. G. O. Roberts appealed to the ministers and laymen to give the question of temperance more attention in the future. The Minutes of the Wesleyan Methodist Con- ference, which has just been issued, is the bulkiest yet printed-a sign of progress. Among its many interesting tables is the statistical return made up of all the sections of Methodism in the world. 'The total number of ministers is given at 43,400 The total number of ministers is given at 43,400 of lay preachers, 101,643; church members and probationers, exclusive of members of junior classes, 7,100,601; Sunday schools, 77,627; officers and teachers, 788,060; scholars, 6,185,790; churches and mission rooms, 76,821. In such tabular views of strength it is generally assumed that members are in iproportion to adherents one to four that gives a total of thirty millions of Methodists. Extensive preparations are being made for an active propaganda on behalf of the Congregational Twentieth Century Fund in the coming autumn. Every county will be visited in addition to the holding of a large number of district meetings, so that it may be fairly estimated that all the churches in the country will be reached through their representatives. I see the demonstration for Man- chester and district, to be held in the Central Hall, is put down for November 8, and the deputation will include the Rev. Dr. Guinness Rogers and the Rev. J. H. Jowett—worthy representatives of the older and younger sections of the denominations. Among the ministers who have placed their services at the disposal of the Council are Dr. "Barrett, the Revs. Silvester Home, T. Hooper, T. Eynon Davies, D. S. Houghton, and D. L. Ritchie, whose name is freely mentioned in connection with an important vacant pastorate.

LONDON. At the Borough Welsh Chapel, Southwark, a smart and popular wedding was witnessed on Thursday, September 14th. the contracting parties being Mr. John Hughes, draper, Hoxton,, (a native of Llanfairclydogau) and Miss Mary Evans, of London Road, Bermondsey. The Rev. D. C. Jones the minister conducted the ceremony in the presence of the registrar, and a large number of friends gathered at the chapel to testify their good wishes on the happy occasion. The bride who was richly dressed in grey silk was given away by her uncle Mr. T. Evans, London Road, and had as bridesmaids Miss S. J. Evans, sister, and Miss M. J. Hughes sister of the bridegoom, both of whom were tastefully dressed for the event. Mr. J. M Jones, Newcomen-strcet, acted as best man, and. among those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. Hughes, Hoxton; Mr. E. and Miss S. Richards, Llanfair; Mn and Mrs J. B. Evans, Islington; Mrs. Jones, Newcomen Street; Mr. W. Hughes, Poplar Miss A. J. Edwards and others. After the service at the chapel the party and guests drove to the Bridge House Hotel, London Bridge, where the wedding breakfast had been prepared. After a sumptuous repast the health of the bride and bridegroom was toasted by the Revs. D. C. Jones and T. J. Evans, and hearty good wishes expressed on the union by Messrs. Evan Richards, J. B. Evans, T. Evans, and Miss Richards. Mr. Hug-hes briefly responded and thanked all for their kind expressions to them on their new departure. The young couple left early for South Wales where their honeymoon will be spent. A large number of presents have been received by both parties, which testify to their "popularity among a wide circle of friends in London and the country.

Benjamin Lewis, a Merthyr hairdresser, was fined five shillings on Thursday for shaving his customers on Sunday.

Business Notices. TAILORING lLSTABLISHIENT, 13 PIEK$TREET' ABERYSTWYTII, DAVID JAMES. Suitings, Coatings, Trouserings, &c., in the best fashion and at reasonable prices. Cricketing and Boating Suits made to order on the Shortest Notice. FOR WELSH WOOLLEN GOODS GO TO ROWLAND MORGAN, LONDON HOUSE, ABERYSTWYTH. WM. THOillAS9 COAL AND LIME MERCHANT, ABERYSTWYTH. BRICKS, SLATES & PIPES of every description always in Stock. DAVID MORGAN, DRAPERY AND MILLINER Y ESTABLISHMENT, 18 JpIKR <^TREET' ABERYSTWYTH. DAVID EVANS, WATCHMAKER JEWELLER & OPTICIAN, 30 ^jJ-REAT J^ARKGATE <^T-' ABERYSTWYTH, (Opposite the Lion Royal Hotel,) Invites your attention to his Choice Stock of i EWELLERY, Comprising all the Latest Designs and mast Fashion- able Patterns in GOLD, SILVER, PEBBLES & JETG SILVER PLATE SUITABLE FOR PRESENTATIONS. GOLD AND SILVER -yT^TATCHES IN^GREAT 'VARIETY. II. II. DAVIES, PHOTOGRAPHER, PIEIlt STREET, (Removed one door above.) ABERYSTWYTH. HH. D., having removed to larger premises, • begs to inform the public generally that he is now enabled, with the be ter facilities at his disposal, to execute all orders p omptly. In thanking his numerous patronisers for their kind support in the past, he trusts that his care and attention will merit a continuance of the same. JOHN LLOYD & SONS, T«W.V CRIERS, BILL POSTERS & DISTRIBUTORS, HAVE the largest numberjof most prominent Posting Stations in all parts of Aberystwyth and District. Having lately purchased the business and stations of Aberystwyth Advertising and General Bill Posting Stations, they are able to take large contracts of every description. Over 100 Stations in the Town and District. Official Bill Posters to the Town and County Coun- cils, G.W.R. Co., Cambrian Railway Co., all the Auctioneers of the .Town and District, and other Public Bodies. Private Address- 18, SKINNER STREET, ABERY STWYTIL I. AND G. LLOYD, COACIIBUILDERS, ALFRED PLACE, ABERYSTWYTH. Carriages made to order on the shortest notice. Experienced Men kept for all Branches CARRIAGES FOR SALE. SUMMER FASHIONS. C. M. WILLIAMS BEGS respectfully to announce that he is now showing a good selection of NEW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON. N- EW HATS AND BONNETS. I NEW MILLINERY. NEW FEATHERS AND FLOWERS NEVt" RIBBONS AND LACES. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. NEW GOWNS AND SILK SCARFS. NEW SILK UMBRELLAS, &c NOTED HOUSE FOR STYLISH HATS AND BONNETS. SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO MOURNING ORDERS. GENTS' NEWEST SHAPES IN HATS AND CAPS, TIES, SCARFS, COLLARS. CUFFS, &C. Inspection respectfully invited. C. M. WILLIAMS, GENERAL APERY E STABLISHMENT, 10, PIER STREET. AB TWYTII. Educational. MISS PHILLIPS, CERT. R.A.M., R.C.M., AXD TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON, QRGANIST OF "TESLEY CHCRCH, With experience in successfully preparing for the above Examinations. Receives Pupils for Organ, Pianoforte, and Singing. Terms on Application. ADDRESS 34, PIER STREET. HIGH SCHOOL FOR G IIlLS VICTORIA HOUSE, ICTORIA (MARINE) T ERR ACE, A BERYSTWYTH. SEPARATE KINDERGARTEN. PRINCIPAL Miss KATE B LLOYD. Certificated Mistress, Assisted by a Staff of highly qualified Resident Governesses. REIERKXCF.S— Thomas Jones, Esq., B.A., H.M. Inspector of Schools, Llanelly The Rev. O. Evans, D.D., King's Cross. London. E. H. Short, Esq., H.M. Inspector, Aberystwyth. Principal Edwards, D.D., Bala Theological College. Principal Roberts, M.A., U.C.W. Principal Prys, 31. A., Trevecca College. Dr Scholle Aberdeen University. Rev T. A Penry, Aberystwyth." Pupils prepared for the London and Welsh Matricu- lations, Oxford and Cambridge Examinations, &c. For Terms, &c., apply PRINCIPAL. ABERYSTWYTH COUNTY -'SCHOOL HKADMASTER MR D AVID AMU EL, M.A., (Cantab). SENIOR MISTHKSS ^JfSS JUDITH J^WART, M.A., (Vict) ASSISTANT MASTERS AND MISTRESS ME- W. PEJ-S0V FCLL1!R(ii": J^J[R. THOMAS QWENS, MIL T FJ OOWELL, B.A., B.Sc. *3 • I I II (Lond.) M,ss S. E. Tnoius' DRAW INC. MR. J. II. APPLETOX, Cert. Art Master. School re-opens September 19th, 1899. Pupils requiring Railway Season Tickets will please apply to me forthwith. JOHN EVAXS, 6, Portland Street. Clerk. Aberystwyth. Business Notices. TEMPERANCE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, STATION TERRACE, LAMPETER. Two Minutes walk from the Railway Station. WELL-AIKED BEDS. BATH ROOM, CHARGES MODERATE PROPRIETRESS—MRS S. A. WALTERS. BUY YOUR MEDICINES FROM DAVIES BROS., THE PHARMACY, LAMPETER. ALL DRUGS AND CHEMICALS OF GUARANTEED PURITY. MR. STEPHEN H. EVANS AUCTIONEER, LAND AGENT AND VALUER. OFFICES:— HARFORD SQUARE, LAMPETER. FOR HIGH-CLASS OUTFITS GO TO TOM JONES, COLLEGE STREET, LAMPETER LATEST STYLE IN TAILORING COM- BINED WITH MODERATE CHARGES. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. MR. JAMES REES (Seventeen years with Messrs. Murphy and Rowley), rpRINITY JJLACE, ^^BERYSTWYTH. Mi? REES visits TREGARON first and last Tuesday in each Month at Mrs. Williams, Stanley House. Visits Machynlleth the Second and Fourth Wednes- days in each Month at Mrs. R. Jones, Pentre- rhydin Street (opposite Lion Hotel). Corris on the 1st and 3rd Saturday in each month at Mr W. Evans, Grocer, Liverpool House, (opposite Slaters Arms. Visits Lampeter the First and Third Fridays in each Month, at R. Evans, milliner, 18, Harford Square. CHARGES MODERATE. FOR PURE CONFECTIONERY IN ALL VARIETIES GO TO MORGANS', AT 16, TERRACE ROAD, 27, PIER STREET, AND AT WHOLESALE DEPOT- 55, NORTH PARADE. ABERYSTWYTH The only practical Sugar-Boiler in the town. Fifteen years experience. Shops supplied at lowest terms. |. — FOR THE BEST SELECTION OF ALL KINDS OF TOOLS, TABLE CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED JL GOODS, POCKET KNIVES, RAZORS AND SCISSORS,, CALL AT WM. II. JONES' IRONMONGERY AND TOOL DEPOT, MARKET STREET, A BERYSTWYTH ALSO THE LARGEST STOCK OF ENAMELLED WARE IN TOWN. Business Notices. WILLIAM JONES, SAVHOUSAUi GAME SALESMAN, FISHMONGER, PULLTERER, ENGLISH AND FOREIGN FRUITERER AND FLORIST, PIER STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. (Near the Town Clock). Fresh Clotted Cream, Sweet Cream, Cream Cheese, Cambridge Sausages. English and Foreign Fruit. Cut Flowers and Garden Produce Fresh Daily. FAMILIES WAITED UPON. FOR REAL WELSH FLANNEL AND WOOLLEN GOODS CO TO J. & E. EVANS, GENERAL DRAPERS ATS J) MILLINERS, 40 GREAT DA I! KG ATE STREET* A BERYSTWYTH. DANIEL, SON, AND MEREDITH, AUCTIONEERS, TENANT-RIGHT, TIMBER, t GENERAL AGRICULTURAL & PROPERTY VALUERS. I SURVEYORS, ARBITRATORS, AND FIRE-LOSS ASSESSORS. OFFICES: ABERYSTWYTH & TOWYN FOR MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANOS, ORGANS, Supplied on the 1, 2, or .3 years system. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR HIRE. NEW AND POPULAR MUSIC- TUNING AND REPAIRING IN TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHEATLEY & SONS, 46, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. Established 1851. "WILLIAM PROBIN. RELIANCE HOUSE feSLS) Me,at Ma AND 15, PIER STREET, Working Watchmaker, Lapidary, and Jeweller- Purchaser of Brilliants, Old Gold and Silver, Modern and Antique Plate. "CELT LLUNDAIN." PAPYR WYTHNOSOL CYMRU LLUNDAIN. Ysgrifau dvddorol. 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DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for COUGHS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for COLDS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for ASTHMA DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for BRONCHITIS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for HOARSENESS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for INFLUENZA DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for COLDS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for COUGHS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for SORE THROAT DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE-Most Soothing DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE warms the Chest DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE dissolves the Phlegm DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE-for SINGERS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE-for PUBLIC DAV12SIS COUGH MIXTURE SPEAKERS THE GREAT WELSH REMEDY. 13;d. BBil 2,9 Bottles. Sold Everywhere. Sweeter than Honey. Children like it. HUGH DAVIES, Chemist, MACHYNLLETH. .<-—<——-—————————-—*

An Autumn Day. Each land, each theme, each countenance, Has special beauty all its own; A pigmy he. whose narrow glance I Can only scan a single zone What tho' the blush of Spring has died, And Summer sunshine is no more- See, Autumn, in an artless pride, Stands smiling at her mother's door. The acorn hangs upon the tree, The berries ripen black and red, And true-heart robin sings with glee Mid russet branches overhead. BURTON BETHAM.

Suspense. I think if ete-,nity.,hel(i torment, its form would not be fiery rack, nor its nature despair. I think that on a certain day amongst those days which never dawned and will not set, an angel entered Hades—stood, shone, smiled, delivered a prophecy of conditional pardon, kindled a doubtful hope of bliss to come, not now, but at a day and hour un- looked for, revealed in his own glory and grandeur the height and compass of his promise: spoke thus -then, towering, became a star, and vanished into his own heaven. His legacy was suspense-a worse boon than despair. z, CHARLOTTE BRONTE.

Just Employment of Life. Life appears to me to be too short to be spent in nursing animosity, or in registering wrongs. We are, and must be one and all, burdened with faults in this world but the time will soon come when, I trust, we shall put them off in putting off our corruptible bodies; when debasement and sin will fall from us with this cumbrous frame of flesh and only the spark will remain-the impalpable principle of life, pure as when it left the Creator to inspire the creature: whence it came it will re- turn, perhaps to pass through gradations of glory --from the pale human soul to brighten to the seraph. It is the creed in which I delight, to which I cling. If makes eternally a rest, a Eighty home, not a terror and an abyss. Besides, Mth this creed, revenge never worries my heart, 'legradation never too deeply disgusts me, injustice never crushes me too low. I live in calm, looking tr) the end." CHARLOTTE BRONTE. 1

MERIONETH AGRICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. A SUCCESSFUL SHOW AT DOLGELLEY. The Merionethshire Agricultural Society held their Thirty-second Annual Show at Dolgelley, on Thursday. Favoured by splendid weather, the show was a magnificent success'; indeed, many were of opinion that it was the best show ever held in the County. The number of entries was larger than in any previous year, and the com- petition in all departments was so keen that the judges experienced the greatest difficulty in some cases in arriving at. their decisions. Ihj President for the year is Mr. Jtomer Williams, J.P., Dolmelyn- llyn; the Vice-president, Mr. Henry Evans, Escuan Hall; the Treasurer, Mr. T. P. Jones-Parry, North and South Wales Bank, Dolgelley; and the general Secretary, Mr. E. M. Roberts, Cefntreforisa, Tal- sarnau. The Committee of Management was made up as follows :-Haht district: R. J. Lloyd Price, Rhiwlas, Chairman; J. Williams, Gwernhefin, Vice-chairman; Robert Williams, Macsygadfa; R. T. Vaughan, Penisa'rllan; Edward Jones, Eryl Arran; Edward Owen, Hendre, Llandderfel; T. Jones, Brynmelyn, Local Secretary. Dolgclley district: John Vaughan, Nannau, Chairman Dr. John Jones, Caerffynon, Vice-chairman; C. E. J. Owen. Hengwrtucha; O. Slaney Wynne, Dol'rhyd Ellis Williams, Bwlchgwyn Richard Jones, Faner; Tom Parry, Local Secretary. Harlech district: W. R Lawford, Chairman; Robert Williams, Fron- fair, Vice-chairman John Owen, Rhosigor; Robert Jones, xstumgwern; David Gnfhth, Jyddynan; Richard Williams, Brvntirion; R. J. Morris, Local Secretary. Towyn district: Edward Kirkby, Chair- man John Roberts, Vice-chairman; Richard Jones, Veterinary Surgeon Robert Pugh, Cynfal; Harold Kirkby, Llanfendigaid; W Jones,, Tyny- bryn R. Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Local Secretary. General Managers of the Yard and Committee of Inspection: Messrs. W. R. M. Wynne, Peniarth; O. S. Wynne, Dol'rhyd; John Vaughan, Nannau; R. E. Ll. Richards, Caerynwch; C. E. J. Owen, Hengwrtucha; C. It Williams, Dohnelynllyn; John Williams, Gwernhefin W. R. Lawford, Glyn; C. E. Munro Edwards, Dolserau. Directors of the Jumping and Trotting Ground Major Scott, Mr. Robert Vaughan, Dr. John Jones, Messrs. Thomas Jones, Edward Griffiths, Edward Kirkby. Stew- ards Welsh Cattle, Messrs. Richard Jones, Faner D. Baulk, Dolmelynllyn Lewis Richards, Penlan; Edward Roberts, Tycerrig; Cattle of any other breed and Roots: Messrs. David Evans, Fron- alchen; Howell Pugh, Tyddynbach; Cart Horses Messrs. R. Jones Morris, Tycerrig; John Edwards, Tyddynmawr; Hackneys: Messrs. John Roberts, Bryncastell; Griffith Price, Corsvgarnedd; Owen Thomas, Garthmaelan; Slicep and Shearing: Messrs. Hugh Evans, Gwanas William Edwards, Penmaenucha farm; Butter: Messrs. Lewis Williams, Auctioneer; John Edward Jones, butcher: Tweed and Stockings: Mr. Humphrey Pugh, Eldon Row Dogs Messrs. R. Jones Griffith, Solicitor; E. Wilkins, Glanmawddach; Robert Roberts, Forden House Poultry Mr. Harry H. Hornby, Arthog Hall Hotel; Slate Splitting: Mr. Jelf Clarke, Bodlondeb Entire Horses Messrs. David Evans, Brynllin, Llanfachreth; J. Price, Fronoleu. The Judges were:—Welsh Cattle: Messrs. Griffith J. Roberts, Trefarthen, Llanfair, P.G.; W. Vaughan, Hafodybeudu, Llanerfyl; Cattle and Sheep of any breed except Welsh, Pigs, Corn and Roots Messrs. William Phillips, Wins- bury, Chirbury, Salop; Richard Morgan, Bahaillon, Newtown, Mont.; Agricultural Horses: Messrs. T. J. Dutton, The Beeches, Saltney, Chester H. Owen, Treddolphin, Gwalchmai Valley; Hackneys and Trotting: Messrs. Frank Lloyd, Wrexham; E. Jones Williams, Khvdllanfair, Bettws-y-coed; Welsh Sheep and Shearing Messrs. John Gittins, Tynant, Llanwyddyn, Oswestry; John Jones, Central Buildings, Llandudno; Butter Miss Rob- erts, Cromlech, Chwilog; Dogs and Poultry: Mr. L. P. C. Astley, 18, Laurel Grove, Stockport; Tweed and Stockings: Mr. M. J. Morris, Cambrian Es- tablishment, Barmouth Jumping: Messrs. Homer Williams, President; Vaughan Davies, M.P., Tanv- bwlch, Aberystwyth; P. P. Price, Gogerddan O. S. Wynne, Dol'rhyd Veterinary Referee Mr. E. Wynne Williams, M.R.C.V.S.L., Dolgelley. Messrs. Clibran & Son, of the Oldfield Nurseries, Altrincham (whose local representative is Mr. W. Lewis, Arthog), exhibited a fine collection of apples of different varieties, suitable for growing in the district, for which they were accorded a special award of merit. THE LUNCHEON. The luncheon was served in a large marquee on the ground. Mr. Romer Williams (president) presided. In giving the loyal toast, Mr. Williams remarked that Her Majesty had reigned longer than any other sovereign, and every year of her reign tended to preserve monarchy and to strengthen the Constitution. As a Queen they honoured her, as an agriculturist they respected her, and as a woman they loved her.—The toast having been loyally drank, the President gave The Merionethshire Agricultural Society." When entering the building, he said, a gentleman in bubolic attire addressed a few words in Welsh to him. He was not conversant with the language, and the few words he did know were of a doubtful character (laughter)—generally used in the heat of the moment or when in anger (renewed laughter). However, luckily he had his wife with him, who was a native of the country (hear, hear). On asking her what his friend said she told him that it was this: For goodness sake, don't let's have any long speeches (laughter). Now he was in the habit of attending a good many agricultural shows, and he bad generally noticed that the president usually entered on long dissertations as to the benefit of farming, and how it was sure to pay if properly managed, and how the next season was sure to be better than the last (laughter). He also endeavoured to educate the farmer on matters which the farmer knew more about than he himself (hear, hear. and laughter). The words of his friends had been a bitter disappoint- ment to him, for he had carefully prepared statistics beginning with the amount of rainfall, results of the harvest, breeding and raising of stock, questions of exportation and importation, machinery, from elevators to cream separators, and a short treatise about sheep shearing and slate- splitting. However, bearing in mind the warning of his friend, he had to deny himself the pleasure of giving them his ideas on those subjects. Before asking them to drink prosperity to the show, however, he would remind them that in this year's show there were more entries than in any previous show, and the greater part of its success was due to the energy and able management of the secretary Mr. Roberts (applause). The High Sheriff gave The Judges." He remarked that he was sure this was a toast which they would all drink with great warmth. The judges had a very difficult task to perform. Their duties were thankless, because it was impossible to satisfy everybody, and he was told that on this particular occasion the judges had had a very stiff job, which, of course, was accounted for by the large number of excellent exhibits which they had had to select from. He was told especially that the sheep were extremely difficult to judge this year. Mr. Dutton, whose name was coupled with the toast, in responding, said the judges were there to do justice between man and man, and they had no desire to favour any one. He would like to make one suggestion, that a ring should be made for the horses to be paraded in when the judging was going on. 11 Mr. Owen S. Wynne submitted the health of the President, which was heartily drank. The President, in responding, remarked that letter- writing was more in his line than writing speeches, and so he would conclude thus:—" Believe me to be, ladies and gentlemen, your most obedient and devoted servant, Romer Williams" (laughter and cheers). PRIZE LIST. Appended is a full list of prizes :— ROOTS.—12 Swedes drawn from a crop or not less than 1 acre (Class B) 1 Harold A. Kirkby, Llanfendigaid, Towyn 2 Robert Roberts, Rhydy- garnedd, Towyn; 3 Wm. Jones, Tyddynmeurig, Towyn. 12 Mangolds drawn from a crop of not less than half an acre: (Class B): 1 and 2 Robert Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Towyn; 3 Wm. Jones, Tyddynmenrig, Towyn. WELSH CATTLE.—Bull 2 years old and upwards (Class A) 1 R. M. Greaves, Wern, Portmadoc; 2 W. E. Oakley, The Plas, Tanybwlch h.c. Lord Harlech. (Class B) 1 John Owen, Rhosigor, Tal- sarnau; 2 Henry Jones, Cefnprys, Llanuwchlyn; h.c. Hugh Vaughan, Cae'rberllan. Bull under 2 years old (Class A) 2 Lord Harlech. (Class B) 1 R. Williams, Maesygadfa, Bala; 2 John Owen, Rhosigor, Bala; h.c. Henry Jones, Dolmoch, Tany- bwlch c. Robert Rowlands, Pantyceubren, Llan- uwchllyn. Cow in milk or calf: (Class A): Wm. E. Oakley, The Plas, Tanybwlch. (Class B) 1 Wm. Jones, Tynybryn, Towyn 2 R. Williams, Maesygadfa, Bala h.c. John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau; c. John Evans, Llwyn farm, Dolgelley. Heifer in milk or calf, under 3 years old: (Class A) 1 Lord Harlech. (Class B) 1 Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn 2 John Roberts, Perfeddnant, Towyn; h.c. Robert Roberts, Rhydygarnedd c. R. Williams Maesygadfa, Bala. Heifer under 2 years old (Class A.) 1 Wm. E. Oakley, The Plas, Tanybwlch 2 R. M Greaves, Wern, Portmadoc. (Class B) 1; Thos' Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen;2Robt Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Towyn h.c.R Rowlands, Llanuwch llyn; c. T Jones, Nantcyrtiau,Cwmtirmynach, Bala Two oxen above two and under three years old 1 and c John Roberts, Perfeddnant, Towyn; 2 and he Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn. Two oxen under two years old (Class B) 1 John Richard Jones, Pentremawr, Dyffryn; 2 Hugh Pugh, Henddol, Friog, Dolgelley; he Robert Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Towyn c John R. Owen, Minafon, Dyffryn. Bull calf between three and twelve months old: (Class A) 1 Lord Harlech. (Class B) 1, 2, he, and c Harold A Kirkby, Llanfendigaid, Towyn. Heifer calf between three and twelve months old (Class A) 1 William E. Oakelev, The PIas, Tanybwlch. (Class B) 1 R. Williams, Maesy- gadfa, Bala; 2 John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau; he Richard Mills, Abergwynant Farm, Dolgelley. CATTLE OF ANY OTHER BREED :-1 John Williams, Tynyfron, Corwen J. Jones, Caenog, Corwen. he Anthony Swainson, Plasisa, Corwen. Ball under two years old (Class B) Mrs Williams, Hendre, Gwyddelwern, Corwen 2 Ellis Humphrey Ellis, Branas Uchaf, Llandrillo; lie Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen. Cow in milk or calf: (Class A) 1 Owen Slaney Wynne, Dol'rhyd, Dolgelley. (Class B) 1 John Owen, Glanalwen, Corwen; 2 William Jones, Tynybryn, Towyn he Mrs Williams, Hendre, Corwen; he Anthony Swainson, Plasisa, c John Williams, Tynyfron. Heifer under two years old: (Class B) 1 John Owen, Glanalwen, Corwen 2 William Hughes, Brynmoel, Bala; he John Williams, Tynyfron, Corwen; c Mrs Williams Hendre, Corwen. HolISES.Alare and foal for agricultural pur- poses (Class B) 1 Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn; 2 R Williams, Bryntirion, Dyffryn; he Robert Roberts, Rhydygarnedd; c M. E. Pugh, Henblas, Llwyngwril. Pair of horses for agri- cultural purposes: 2 H. liicards, Penlan, Dolgelley. (Class B) 1 Edward Jarrett, Plasynfaerdre' Corwen 2 Edward Jones, Maesgwyn, Corwen; he William Evans, Cerrigllwyn, Bala. Marc or gelding for agricultural purposes, four years and upwards: (Class B) 1 William Parry, Brynllwyn, Towyn: 2 E. M. Edmunds, Talwrn, Llanbedr; he David Humphreys, Ty'rgawen, Llanegryn, Towyn. Gelding or filly for agricultural purposes three years old: (Class A) 1 C. E. J. Owen,Hengwrtucha' Dolgelley. (Class B) 1 Cadwaladr Roberts, Ynys- gyffylog, Arthog; 2 William Parry, Crynllwyn, Towyn. Gelding or filly for agricultural purposes, two years old (Class B) 1 Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn 2 Robert Pugh, Cynfal Farm, Towyn he Hugh Vaughan, Caerberllan, Towyn; c D. Kirkby, Gwvddelfynydd, Towyn. Yearling colt or filly for agricultural purposes (Class B)lHPugh, Henddol, Friog, Dolgelley; 2 H Davies, GartbiaenLIandrillo. Hackney mare or gelding over 14 hands: (Class B.) 1 Dr. Bone, Gothic house, Towyn 2 R, PrysOwen, Aelybryn, Dyffryn; h.e., John Williams, Gwern- hefin, Bala. (Class n.) 1 Tom Steadman, Dinas Mawddwy; 2 D. Edward Hughes (jun.), Llanegryn Vicarage, Towyn. Cob or hackney mare and foal: (Class B.) 1 John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau; 2 D. N. Kirkby, Gwyddelfynydd, Towyn. Cob, mare, or gelding, not exceeding 14 hands, 3 or 4 years old (Class A.) 1 C. E. J. Owen, Hengwrt- ucha', Dolgelley. (Class B.) 1 John Owen, WlOS- igor, Talsarnau; 2 H. A. Kirkby, Llanfendigaid, Towyn. Cob, gelding, or filly, 2 years old (Class (A.) 1 C. E. J. Owen, Hengwrtneha, Dolgelley. (Class B.) 1 Morris Evans, Egryn Abbey, Dyffryn. Yearling colt or filly for saddle or harness: (Class B.) 1 John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau; 2 Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Llandderfel. Pony, mare or gelding over 12 and not exceeding 13 hands (Class A.) 1 David Meredyth, Llysmcirion, Dol- gelley 2 John Williams, Gwernhefin, Baku (Class B.) 1 Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Llandderfel; 2 Morris Jones, Uwc-hlawrcoed, Llanbedr; h.c., John Evans, Gwastadfryn, Towyn. Mountain pony mare or gelding not exceeding 12 hands (Class A.) 1 Mrs. Charles Wilkin, Glanmawddach, Dol- gelley. (Class B.) 1 1). Jones, Golden Lion Hotel, Corwen; 2 Robert Roberts, Forden house, Dol- gelley. Mountain ponv marc and foal not exceed- ing 12 hands: (Class B.) 1 Robert Roberts, For- den house, Dolgelley; 2 Thomas Price, Coed, Dolgelley. WELSH SHEEP.—Mountain sheep ram over 3 and under 5 years old: (Class B.) 1 Robert Williams, Fronfair, Harlech; 2 Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn; h.c., Richard Mills, Abergwynant Farm, Dolgellev. Mountain sheep ram over 6 and under 3 year. old (Class B.) 1 W. E. Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen 2 Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Llandderfel; h.c., Rees Evans, Llanbedr; c., Edward Jarrett, Plasynfaerdre, Corwcn. Yearling ram: (Class A.) 1 R. M. Greaves, Wern, Portmadoc; 2 Charles Reynolds Williams, Dolmelynllyn, Dolgelley. (Class B), 1 Robert Williams, Fronfair, Har- lech he W. E. Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen; c Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen (Class A), 1 Charles Reynolds Williams. Dolmelynllyn, Dol- gelley. (Class B), 1 and he Robert Williams, Fronfair, Harlech 2 and c W. E. Williams, Cor- wen. Pen of 4 Ewes over three years old, which have reared Lambs this season: (Class A) 1 Charles Reynolds Williams, Dolmelynllyn, Dol- gelley. (Class B), 1 W. E. Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen; 2 Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn- Pen of four Ewes under three years old, which have reared Lambs this season (Class B) 1 W. E. Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen; 2 Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn. Pen of four Yearling Ewes: (Class B), 1 W. E. Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen 2 Rees Evans, Penrallt, Llanbedr. Pen of four Ewe Lambs: (Class A), 1 Charles Reynolds Williams. Dolmelynllyn, Dolgelley. (Class B), 1 W. E. Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen; 2 Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen. PIGS.For the best Boar in the yard of any breed (Class A), 1 Owen Slaney Wynne, Dol'rhyd, Dolgelley. (Class B), 1 Daniel Jones, Cefncoed, Dolgelley. For the best Sow in the yard in milk or in pig of any breed: (Class A), 1 Owen Slaney Wynne, Dol'rhyd, Dolgelley. (Class B), 1 William Edwards, Penmaenucha Farm, Dolgelley. POULTRY.—N.B.—Prize Cards (not medals) will be given in Class A for Poultry and Butter. Pen of Cock and one hen Wyandotte: (Class B), 1 T. Eyton Jones, Ironmonger, Corwen; 2. Edward Owen, Carneddwen, Corris, R.S.O.; he A. S. Roberts, Clynllifon Hotel, Blaenau Festiniog Cock and one ben, Leghorn any colour: (Class A) 1 R. Richards, Penlan, Dolgelley. (Class B), 1 Griffith Jones, Smith, Dolgelley; 2 and c Richard Thomas, Tanyllech Farm, Harlech; he Evan Pugh, Bychesau, Llanfachreth, and A. S. Roberts, Glinllifon Hotel, Blaenau Festiniog. Cock and one Hen (game of any colour) (Class B), 1 2 and c Griffith Jones, Smith, Dolgelley he John Williams, Stone Cutter, South-street, Dolgelley. Cock and one Hen (any other distinct breed): (Class B), 1 T. Eyton Jones, Ironmonger, Corwen; 2 Evan Jones, Smith, Carrog; 3 Richard Thomas, Tanyllech Farm, Harlech; c John Williams, Stone Cutter, South-street, Dolgelley, Rees Evans, Llan- bedr, and David D. Boberts, Cwrt, Abergynolwyn Drake and one Duck, Aylesbury breed (Class B). 1 Richard Thomas, Tanyllech Farm, Harlech 2 and he Griffith Jones, Smith, Dolgelley; Drake and duck any variety: (Class B) 1 Evan. Jones, Smith, Carrog, Corwen; 2 Griffith Jones, Smith, Dolgelley h.c. Edward Owen, Garneddwen, Corris, R.S.O. Pen of Turkey cock and hen: (Class B) 2 John Jones, Bwlchygwynt, Llanelltyd. BUTTER.—Tub or pot of butter not less than 20lbs weight: (Class A) 1 Mrs. Jones, Rhvdwen, Dolgelley; (Class B) 1 Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, Tynant Celyn, Bala; 2 W. Jones, Boetheuog, Llan- fachreth 3 Griffith Price, Corsygarnedd; h.c. H. Pugh, Tyddynbach, Llanfevhreth; c. Mrs. Williams, Tyhir, Llanfachreth, and T. W. Jones, Ty Isaf, Llanfachreth. Three separate lbs. of fresh butter, by a farmer paying above P,25 rent: (Class B) I Mrs. Evans, Gwanas Farm, Dolgelley; 2 William Jones, Boetheuog, Llanfachreth; 3 Griffith Price, Corsygarnedd, Llanfachreth; h.c. William Jones, Boetheuog, Llanfachreth. Three separate lbs of fresh butter, by a farmer paying only C25 rent and under: (Class B) 1 Mary Griffiths, Bryneglwys, Llanegryn, Towyn; 2 and he Evan Evans, Ystum- gwadneth, Llanfachreth. EXTRA PRIZES.—Black bull in the yard: 1 R. M. Greaves, Portmadoc. Black cow or heifer in calf or milk: 1 W. E. Oakeley, The Plas, Tanybwlch. Pair of black oxen under class B, age to be considered: 1 John Jones, Ynyshir, Glandovey. Hackney stallion, that has travelled a fair part of Merioneth, season 1899: 1 J. K. McKerrow, Tremadoc; 2 William Owen, White Lion Hotel, Bala. Welsh ram on the field: 1 and 2 Robert Williams, Fronfair, Harlech; 2 W. E. Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen. Ram, of any breed, suitable for crossing with Welsh ewes for fattening purposes:— 1 W. E. Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen. Shire mare or gelding of any age for open competition (champion prize): 1 and he Richard Richards, Penlan, Dolgelley; 2 William Jones, Llymgwyn, Chwilog; c C. E. J. Owen. Hengwrtucha, Dolgelley. For the best cart mare, for breeding purposes, having foaled in 1898 or 1899, owned by a farmer in Class B, rent not exceeding £ 50: 1 R. Williams, Bryntirion, Dyffryn. Sheep shearing-Quickest shearing of two lambs, and who does not snip—one cut to disqualify, competitors to find their own tools and to finish 16 minutes 1 Hugh P. Hughes, Hendrewallog, Abergynolwyn; 2 John Jones, Garthgell, Bontddu 3 Griffith Evans, Tremfathew, Bryncrug.; he Samuel Williams, Ty'nyceuant, Dolgelley. Fcr the best heifer in the yard under two years 1 William E. Oakeley, The Plas, Tany- bwlch. Specimen of tweed manufactured in the county of Merioneth: 1 Jacob Jones, Factory, Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Festiniog. Pair of knitted stockings made in 1899: 1 Ann Jones, 4, Castle- street, Penrhyndeudraeth 2 Elizabeth Jones, Soar, Talsarnau. Two Welsh bullocks not over two years old, age to be considered. Open to all tenant farmers: 1 John Richard Jones, Pentre- mawr, Dyffryn. Pen of five mountain bred Welsh ewes not exceeding five years old, which have reared lambs in 1899, and have grazed on un- cultivated hill-land from the 15th May, 1899, to within three weeks of the show day, and not having been artificially fed during the 12 months prior to the show 1 William Edwards, Penmaen- ucha Farm, Dolgelley; 2 Richard Mills, Aber- gwynant Farm, Dolgelley; he Charles Reynolds Williams. Dolmelynllyn, Dolgelley, and Edward Jarrett, Plasynfaerdre, Corwen. Cart sucker: 1 R. Williams, Bryntirion, Dyffryii; he M. E. Pugh, Henblas, Llwyngwril, and AYilliam Jones, Garth- maelan bach, Dolgelley. Sheaf of wheat: 1 William Jones, Tyddynmeurig, Towyn 2 Ellis P. Jones, Bennar isaf, Dyffryn; 2 Robert Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Towyn. Sheaf of barley: 1 and 2 William Jones, Tyddynmeurig, Towyn; he v Robert Roberts, Dysefin, Llahfihangel, Towyn. Sheaf of Oats: 1 Robert Roberts, Dysefin, Llanfi- hangel, Towyn 2 Daniel .Tones, Cefncoed, Dol- gelley; h.c., Thomas Roberts, Rhydydefaid, Bala. Pen of one ram and two ewes of any other breed except Welsh age to be considered: 1 John V. Williamson, Derwen Hall, Corwen; h.c., R. E. Jones, Hafod, Corwen. Twelve roots of swedes, any of Carter's Prize Varieties, to be drawn from a crop of not less than 2 acres. All to be grown from seeds obtained direct from James Carter & Co by the exhibitor for his own growing in the spring of 1899. Open to all except seed dealers and seed merchants: 1 Harold A. Kirkby, Llan- fendigaid, Towyn. Cob mare or gelding over 14 hands and not exceeding 15, under 7 years old. Open to Merioneth and adjoining counties: 1 Tom Steadman, Dinas Mawddwy; he John Jones, Central Buildings, Llandudno, and J. S. Griffiths, Railway Hotel, Criccieth. Mare or gelding of any age for agricultural purposes: Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn. Pair of yearling bullocks of any breed: Robert Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Towyn. Heifer or cow of any breed, in calf or milk Henry Evans, Hall, Towyn. Roadster, mare or gelding, not ander 15'2 bred in the county of Merioneth, not over 6 years of age: S. Evans, Groeslwyd, Cor- wen. Pot of butter not less than 201bs weight William Jones, Bortheuog. Best Foal "got by the entire horse of Robt. Vauglian, Esq., Nannau, Dol- gelley John Williams, Penycoed, Dolgelley. Mountain pony stallion under 12 hands: John Williams, Gwernhefin, Bala. SLATE SPLITTING.—Splitting of 15 marketable slates, 20 in. by 10 in., from a block 2t in. thick 1 John G. Jones, Frongaled, Trawsfynydd 2 W. Jones, Blaenau Festiniog; 3 Wm. L. Jones, Dolydd Terrace, Tanygrisiau. To the tenants on the Pen- larthucha Estate for the best kept natural fences, wire fences, and walls; the best hung and best kept gates 1 William Jones, Tynybryn, Towyn; 2 Hugh Vaughan, Caerberllan, Towyn. Do(,s. -For the best Collie Dog, rough or smooth: 1 &: 2 David Roberts, Aelydou, Penmachno; 3 John Davies, Penlan, Festiniog; he Robert R. Williams, Gladstone House, Penygroes, and Sol- omon Haraer & Sons, butchers, Llanidloes. For the best Collie Bitch, rough or smooth 1 W. Pierce Williams, Forester Charity, Llandudno 2 David Roberts, Aelydon, Penmachno 3 Edward Jones, 30, College View, Bala; he David Davies, Prince of Wales Inn, Cynwyd, Corwen, and Piercy John Page, Bridge End Hotel, Llangollen; c Robert Richards Jones, Penbrynisaf, Talsarnau. For the best Fox Terrier Dog or Bitch, smooth: 1 W. Pierce Williams, Forester Charity, Llandudno; 2 The Hon. Mrs, Ward, Old Colwvn; 3 E. A. L. Powell, Nanteos, Aberystwyth; he Dr. Henry G. Jones, Talarvor, Criccieth; c Miss Ethel M. Latimer, Corbett Arms Hotel, Towvn, and E. V. Rees, King street, Aberystwyth. For the best Fox Terrier Dog or Bitch, wire-haired: 1 Walt.r S. Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth; 2 E. A. L. Powell, Nanteos. Aberystwyth; 3 W. Pierce Williams, Forester Charity, Llandudno; he David E. Hughes, 19, Bowydd-street, 131. Festiniog; c G. Bowen, Mach- ynlleth. For the best Fox Terrier, rough or .mooth, never having won a first prize: 1 W. Pierce Williams, Forester Charity, Llandudno; 2 & 3 E. A. L. Powell. Nanteos, Aberystwyth; he David E. Hughes, 19, Bowydd-street, Bl. Festiniog; c Robert Jones. Unicorn, Dolgelley. For the best Welsh Terrier Dog: 1 W. Pierce Williams, Forester Charity, Llandudno; 2 Walter S. Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth 3 Peter & Sidney Gotto, Penlielig, Aber- dovey he Dr. John Jones, Caerffynon, Dolgelley, and Hugh Davies, Glanypwll road, Blaenau Fes- tiniog; c Peter & Sidney Gotto. Penlielig, Aber- dovev. For the best Welsh Terrier Bitch: 1 Walter S. Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth; 2 W. Pierce Williams, Forester Charity, Llan- dudno; 3 Dr. John Jones, Cae'rffynon, Dolgelley; he Garibaldi Roberts, Tyucha, Llanuwchllyn. For the best Welsh terrier, never having won a first prize: 1 Walter S. Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth; 2 William Jones, 44, High street, Pwllheli; 3 R. Guthrie Jones, Caerffynon, Dolgelley; he, Dr. John Jones, Caerffynon, do.; J. R. Roberts, Glandon, Rhiwbrvfdir, Blaenau Festiniog and Hugh Davies, Glanypwll road, do.; c, Dr. John Jones, Caerffynon, Dolgelley. For the best sporting spaniel, dog or bitch, any variety: 1 J. Telfener, Rhiwaedog Hall, Bala; 2 E. Evans, Jeweller, Blaenau Ffestiniog; 3 John Williams, Bristol house, Criccictb he, A. S. Roberts, Glynllifon Hotel, Blaenau Festiniog; c, C. E. Munro Edwards, Dolserau, Dolgelley. For the best sporting dog or bitch, any variety, not before mentioned: 1 Tom Steadman, Dinas Mawddwy 2 D. E. Grrffith, Bank house, Machyn- lietli; 3 Miss K. M. Bywater, Galltyfoel, Bettwsy- coed; he, Piercy John Pace, Bridge End Hotel, Llangollen: c, Dr. Bone, Gothic house, Towyn; and William N. Griffith, Penmaen, Dolgelley. Any other variety, not before mentioned: 1 Walter S. Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth 2 John Williams, Bristol house, Criccieth; 3 D. E. Griffith, Bank house, Bala; he. John Thomas, Talsarnau c, Mrs. Furlong, Brynhyfryd, Dolgelley. Puppy, any variety, under 12 months old on date of entry: 1 W. Pierce-Williams, Forester Charity, Llan- dudno; 2 Walter S. Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth; 3 Piercy John Pace, Bridge End Hotel, Llangollen; he, John Williams, Bristol house, Criccieth; c, R. R. Williams, Gladstone house, Penygroes. Sweep- stakes. For best Welsh terrier puppy, under 12 months old on (late of entry: 1 Walter S. Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth; 2 William Jones, 44, High street, Pwllheli.