The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

I LLANF AIR ANNUAL B ±± o w Llanfair shone in all its pristine glory on xiiursday last, on the occasion 01 the jgreat agricultural and horticultural show. But although the rays ot the sun were so brilliant and piercing, a baiiny west wind swept gently over the Mount i: iekls, where the marquees were pitched, and breathed ireshly upon the laces ol those who had come to visit the show. Unlortunately, the number who did go to visit the show was not by any means so great as the previous .year. but then, in liwrt there was a brass band competition, and scores and scores visited the ground who would not know a beet trom a mangel wurzel. iiut on Thurs- day they were all agriculturists. There was just a slight sprinKling ot the upper tell, ,who conduct their agriculture through the bailiff, then there was in ample evidence the thriving tenant tariiier-aii(A despite all the growling, there are not a few of them- looking very sleek and warm in his second best jacket, a man who had done a fair share of work in his time, and was not slow in talking of it, one of the triumphs of the school of individualism. Some distance from him one might notice the man who farmed anything between 4U and 8U acres, a man who had to keep himself respectable in the eyes of his fellows and also keep a large family clothed and led decently, and yet be able to go to the rent audit and set- tle up there. There was also the labourer, often the man who ploughs his way home- ward to a cot with a weather-beaten wife and half a dozen children, all kept flourish- ing on 15s a week—and why should the man be made unhappy by being told he de- served more ? They were all sons of the soil, at any rate, who stalked around the show ground and criticised or laughed. The show was all it pretended to be-a mere agricultural show, but it now requires a more ample menu of amusement than the Llanfair Committee can give to provide sufficient attraction to fill those fields. The trains from Welshpool were simply packed and it was by no means a luxury to travel on the light railway, which runs through such exquisite country. THE MANAGEMENT. The gentleman appointed president for 1909 was Mr C. F..Lloyd Jones, and he made himself thoroughly genial, making as his base of operations the Secretary's tent. Speaking of the tent brings one to the Secretary—Mr David Davies, of the Prince of Wales. In the face of troubles, annoy- ances, and trials lie never even looked hot, but got through everything in a thoroughly methodical and praiseworthy fashion. He was ably supported by Mr Anwyl Evans, and this year s arrangements everyone who visited the show would agree were excellent. The Chairman of Committee (Mr W. A. Jehu, J.P.) was not present on the show field, so Mr Pryce Davies, vice-chairman, acted us principal member of the committee, oi which Mr M. L. Jones was the treasurer. Other members of the executive comprised: Revs T. D. Davies, J. J. Latimer Jones, and W. L. Richards, Dr Humphreys, Messrs Edward Andrew, Richard Andrew, Richard Ashton, W. M. Arthur, William Astley, A. R. Bowen, Pryce Davies, John Edwadrs, E. A. Evans, Gethin, R. Griffiths, Thomas Howells, A. E. Hughes, C. W. Humphreys, P. Jepson, Edward Jehu, W. A. Jehu, J. N. Jones. Thomas Jones, John Jones, J. B. Jones, Robert Jones, John Jones, Evan Jones, Cadwallader Jones, J. C. Jones, Thomas Leach, Rees Lewis, Evan Morris, Griffith Morris, J. Roberts Roberts, Richards, J. T. Richards, T. Ridge, — Howell, W .R. Roberts, Hartley, D. Roberts, R. O. Roberts, John Rogers, jun., J. Storer, John Thomas,' William Vaughan, T. H. Vaughan, J.P., John Vaughan, W. W. Watkin, Pryce Wilson, Willis, and Joseph Watkin. The judges were:—Garden produce, Messrs John Lambert, F.R.Hort.S., Powis Castle Gardens, Edward Jones, Rhiewport Gardens, and W. Ro tliwell, Leighton Gar- dens. Butter, etc., Mrs Roberts, Lleweni Hall, Denbigh. Poultry, Mr atkiiis, Luggy. Children's classes, Mr H. A. Tole, Welshpool. Cattle, Messrs Francis Jones, Tymawr, and G. Macqueen, Tanyrallt, Welshpool. Horses (shire), Mr T. Green, The Bank. Horses (hackneys, etc.), Mr Franks, Pentre-perfa. Shropshire and Kerry sheep, Messrs Francis Jones, Maesmawr, Caersws, and G .Macqueen, Tanyrallt, Welshpool. Welsh sheep, Mr Edward Mor- ris, Llorau. Trotting and turn-ou'ts, the President and Mr Franks. Signor Pauletti gave some wonderful trick-cyclist performances, which were emi- nently a sight for the spectators. A strong Contingent of the Newtown Silver Band were present, and gave a series of selections in their best style, under the conductorsliip .of Bandmaster T. Reynolds. These items were also much enjoyed, for good music, Vocal or instrumental, finds a ready appre- ciation in Llanfair. Finally, the field was Pyrotechnically illuminated, and the dis- play of rockets and Catherine wheels did much to impart a successful wind-up to what had hitherto been a successful day. There Was in addition a little dancing upon the turf to the music of the band. A GENERAL VIEW. Looking around the show one would be led to expect more and better exhibits in tnany respects, though the quality of the stuff was often surprising. For instance, in the shire horse section a very nondescript class might be followed by some champion horses, which would be a credit in any show ring. Turning to the hackney type, Mr Pranks was astonished that he could not see any of that type of cob which is paraded at the Lampeter fairs. There were prac- tically no ponies in the show farmers in this part of the county are now all for a bigger, showier kind of animal, and have quite disregarded the advice of men who know what is wanted and advise them to breed trotting ponies from 12 to 15 hands. The stuff now seen and sought after is too much of the -hackney type. "Why," said Mr Franks, don't these farmers try and rear cobs something in the style of old Edwin Flyer ?' They ought to raise ani- mals like small cart horses, with plenty of hair around their legs." Glancing at the cattle, there was an un- doubted improvement. The Hereford is practically the only type of cattle bred in the neighbourhood, and Mr Macqueen thinks that they cannot do better than stick to the Hereford. It was rather unfor- tunate, perhaps, that the President's cup should have been given for the best bull or cow, for the bulls must invariably win. Next year, if two cups of half the value are given it will meet the case very much better. The ever-growing popularity of the Kerry Hill sheep is becoming more and more ap- parent. There were very few competitors in the classes for Welsh sheep, which points to the fact that either the Welsh sheep are for the most part not worth entering or the Kerries are rapidly displacing them. Mr Macqueen wishes to emphasize the import- ance of the wool in the back of the Kerries unles the fleece is close the sheep cannot endure the cold and the wet, and once a sheep is not hardy enough for the hills, he ceases to be a hill-sheep. It is well to get size, but at all costs hardiness must be retained. It is rather unfair to have ordin- ary cross-breds pitted against Kerries,. for cross-breds can stand no chance against their far more classy" competitors, and they should be given a class of their own. A prize was given for Shropshire ram, but, of course, there was no class for ewes or lambs, as the Shropshire rams are simply brought from Salop for crossing purposes. WHAT THE STOCK' LOOKED LIKE. The shire horses were, on the whole, rather an uneven lot. 'The winner in the first class for shire or filly foal was not Particularly heavy, but had good feet and joints, and was shown by Mr Vaughan, of Llussyn. The second from Mathrafal was a weightier animal, but not such a good goer. Mr Evans, the 'Glynn, Manafon, an- nexed the prize for small farmers' colt. Again in the yearling colt class Mr Vaughan managed to get in iront ol the Mathrafal stOCK with a good colt, which would have won the special prize if it had been eligible —a splendid weighty colt, with plenty oi bone, which looks liKe niaKing an excellent stallion. The Mathrafal exhibit was again a fane weighty animal and thoroughly use- ful. The class lor two-year-olds was pro- ductive of tour entries, and the Mathrafal entry was placed first lor a stallion a little lacking in shire character.. The gelding entered by Mr Jones, The Graig, was a good mover, but his hind legs were not ot a good shape. For shire mare or gelding, Mr J. C. Jones came hrst with a nice bay gelding a particularly good second came irom Mathralal, though a little slack in her back and not quite the weight. The prize for shire mare or tilly entered in the Stud Hook went to the last-named exhibit, and a Llussyn mare, not so good oil her hind legs, came second. Mr J. Vaughan again secured the red ticket in the mare and loal class with an outstanding winner, a well- bred and weighty animal, moving nicely, and with capital joints and feet. The open class for shire mare, filly, or gelding was productive of only three entries, the red ticket again falling to Mr Vaughan for what was generally considered the best animal in the show, which had specially good feet and was a fine class of animal all round. A very poor class without the least merit was that of mare with foal for small farmers. A prize for a light vanner was won by Mr W. O. Evans—the only en- try, but a capital animal. For foals stinted to the Mathrafal horses only two competi- tors turned up, but both were useful ani- mals. Mr David Davies' silver cup for the best shire mare or gelding became the pro- perty of Mr J. C. Jones, The Graig. LIGHTER SORTS. There was only one really well entered class in cob and hackney section, and that was for cob or roadster over 141 1 hands, which was the strongest horse class in the show. A chestnut mare belonging to Mr J. C. Jones, by Lord Joicey's hackney stallion Merry Duke," won. The mare, though a trifie green yet, shows great promise. Mr Ashton's mare was a uselul one ,but some- what out of condition. In the mare and foal class, Messrs Jehu, of the Black Lion, got the red card with a nice type, though not the best mover. The second was a roan mare just a bit stale. The hackney foal first prize also went to Messrs Jehu for a prom- ising youngster. Mr Watkin, the Mount, won in the hackney yearling classes with a foal sired by "Lively Bird." The ten- year-old hackney class was won by Mr J. C. Jones with a bay colt, which looked like growing into a valuable animal. For cob not exceeding 14-2 hands, Mr Roberts, of Dyffryn-who also annexed Mr David Davies' silver challenge cup—entered one of the nicest ponies in the show, a really nice dark brown, of nice type, and full of quality. Mr H. Jehu's mare, which came second, was a mare with splendid action, and quite a credit to the district. The prizes for foals from Mr F. W. Watchorn s stud horses went to Messrs Ashton, Belan- ddu, and Thomas, Penherber. CATTLE. The cattle classes were productive of some good entries. The hrst class for heifer cow or bull was scarcely fair to the cows, for it is not a case of ladies first" in judging cattle, the bull nearly always taking preference. And so the lVIathrai1 bull won the prize; a grand animal though a little bit short, but of superb quality. Mr Hughes, of Llwydiarth Hall, followed next with a male which had not a particularly good head on him, and was rather narrow in front, but had capital loins round thighs, and rare deep flanks. Mr Gethin, of Ty- coch, was placed 2nd reserve for an animal whose fore end was superior to the last, but which fell off behind. The prize in this instance was the President's silver cup. For cows in calf or milk for small farmers, the entry of Mr Evans, of the Lower Glyn, Manafon-a nice heifer cow of good quality —was easily placed first. The same in the open classes went to an outstanding winner belonging to Mr J. D. Davies, Manafon the second from Belanddu was also a good cow, but neither this cow nor the winner had such good legs as would be expected. For two-year-old heifers the first prize went to Mr Thos. Evans for a nice red heifer, which, however, had a dark nose, but other- wise was a very good animal. Messrs Jehu came first in the yearling heifer class with a very nice looking animal. The second- exhibited by Mr D. Thomas, Cyfronydd- was a very pretty little Hereford heifer, and a neat show heifer. Only two entries for the pair of bullocks; the first pair entered by Mr Davies, of Penlan, was a very level pair, with good backs, and excellently matched. The second was a well grown couple, but not so level or well matched. SHEEP. There was a fair number of sheep in the stalls, though this section of the show is still capable of improvement, ror cross- bred or Kerry ewes, Mr Andrew, of Cefn, and Mr Andrew, of Fronheulog, v;oii first and second with nice matching Kerries. Mr Macqueen's prize for Kerry ewes went to Mr J .C. Jones, whose pen of yearlings beat a pen of bigger but older ewes, as the yearlings were of a better type. Mr J. C. Jones also walked off with the trophy for Kerry theave lambs with a pen of very well grown ones, the second pen from the Cefn being smaller and rather more "Welshy" in their character. There was a poor entry for Welsh mountain ewes, and only two entrants for the Welsh mountain ram. Mr J. Bumford, of Brynpenarth, won the prize for Shropshire ram. The Kerry ram class was productive of four good entries. Mr Edward Andrew, the Belan, gained the red card with a well grown sheep, which deserved his place; the second ram was also a very goqd solid sheep. In the Kerry ram lamb class- which was a really splendid class—the only thing in which the first prize winning ex- hibit of Mr J. C. Jones' was superior to Mr Edward Andrew's was in the wool; if it had not been for a little black wool on the neck of the second, he would undoubtedly have been first. THE HORTICULTURAL DISPLAY. The garden produce was nicely staged in a monstre marquee. The open classes pro- vided excellent exhibits the potatoes were uniformly good, so were also the broad beans and the carrots. The runner and dwarf beans, on the other hand, were rather small. The fruit, on the whole, made a splendid exhibit, but the apples were, of course, rather small, as it was I early in the season. The gooseberries—red and green-and tne currants-red and black-were really excellent. The plums- as was to be expected-were not by any means good. In the flower department, sweet peas made a splendid show the col- lection of annuals also looked very nice. The dahlias were small and the roses very middling. In the cottagers' section, potatoes again presented a splendid show. The shallots were excellent, but the onions were below the average. The beet was really excellent, and the broad beans were a good show. X^elery and parsnips were small and dis- appointing, and the peas were below par. The gooseberries and both varieties of cur- rants were fine, but apples, of course, were backwards. The amateurs' classes, on the whole, were a good exhibition and above average. The specialities here were potatoes and broad beans. Gooseberries and currants formed the strongest classes in the fruit, and the sweet peas were the best in the flower sec- tion. The silver cup presented by Mr David Davies for the best collection of vegetables open to amateurs and cottagers was won by Mrs Astley, of School House, and be- came her own property. A lovely group of flowering and foliage plants had been fixed up in the floral tent to great advantage by Mr Edward Jones, who had brought the plants from the Rhiew- port gardens. In the centre was a massive palm of the variety known as Seaforthia Elegans in the mossy bank which flanked this fine specimen were pots containing draceenas, intermixed with begonias in fine variety, eulalias, colosias, large flowering geraniums, and other allied plants. This had the effect of setting off the tent. The following is the Prize List: DIVISION I.—COTTAGERS. Early kidney potatoes—1 Fred Jones, Tanllan, 2 Astley, School House, Llanfair Early round potatoes—1 Astley, 2 D Evans, Glas- coed Villa, Llangyniew. Late kidney potatoes—1 Astley, 2 Fred Jones. Late round potatoes—1 E Rowlands, Gate House, 2 R Ridge, Tycrwn. Coloured potatoes—1 Arthur, Llanfair, 2 Astley. Spring onions—1 R Ridge. Autumn onions—1 Fred Jones, 2 D Evans. Eschalots—1 Fred Jones, 2 Astley. Small eschaloti-I E Humphreys, Glyn, Manafon, 2 R Ridge. Garden turnips—1 Fred Jones, 2 G F Arthur. (;arrots-I It Ridge, 2 G F Arthur. Beet—1 Astley, 2 D Evans. Parsnips—1 M Astley, 2 G F Arthur. Leeks—1 E Jones, Caethle, 2 Astley. Cauliflowers-l E Jones, 2 G F Arthur. White cabbaze-1 E Jones, 2 Astley. Savoy cabbage—1 E Jones, 2 Astley. Red cabbage—1 E Jones. Inroad beans—1 G F Arthur, 2 R Ridge. Peas—1 Fred Jones, 2 Astley. Celery—1 Astley. Vegetable marrows—1 G F Arthur, 2 R Ridge. Collection of herbs—1 Astley. Collection of vegetables—1 Astley, G F Arthur. Tomatoes—1 G F Arthur. Plums—1 Fred Jones, 2 G F Arthur. Apples-I D Evans, 2 R Ridge. Red gooseberries—1 G F Arthur, 2 Lewis Evans, High-street. Green gooseberries—1 R Evans, Lower lannouse, 2 Fred Jones. Black currants—1 Miss G Parry, Police fetation, J Evans, Frongoch, Garthbeibio. Red currants—1 Astley, 2 Miss M Parry. Geranium—1 Mrs D Roberts, Tanllan, Llanerfyl, 2 Miss Eunice Rowlands, Gate House. Fuhsia-l M A Rowlands, Gate House. Window plant—1 Miss Eunice Rowlands, Mrs D Roberts. Annuals—1 Astley. Cut flowers-l Astley. Sweet peas-1 Astley. DIVISION II.—AMATEURS. Early kidney potatoes-l J E Sadler, 2 JB Jones, Early round potatoes—1 R Lewis, Dolgoch, 2 \1;negiIeypoW-l Be.tin,, 2 Ker Latter J° £ ate round pototoe.-l Kev Latimer Jones, 2 Morris, Lion Hotel.. O T? T Coloured potatoes-1 Lewis, Dolgoch, 2 Rev L J°Spring onions—1 J B Jones, 2 D C Howelis. New MAutumn onions-1 R Lewis 2 D C Howelis. Large eschalots—1 Rev Latimer Jones, 2 Benting. Small eschalots—1 and 2 T Jones, Bodeinion. Carrots-1 J B Jones, 2 T Jones. Shorthorn carrots—1 J B Jones, 2 Rev L Jones. Garden turnips—1 Rhys Lewis, 2 J B Jones. Parsnips—1 J B Jones, 2 Rev Richards, Llan- gyniew. Beet—1 T Jones. 2 Rev Latimer Jones. Cauliflowers-l Rev Latimer Jones. White cabbage—1 Rhys Lewis, 2 T Jones. Red cabbage—1 T Jones. Savoy cabbage—2 Rhys Lewis. Peas—1 J B Jones, 2 Chetwynd Thomas, Bridge- street. Broad beans—1 T Jones, 2 Rev Latimer Jones. Kidney beans—1 Rhys Lewis. Scarlet runners-2 Rhys Lewis. Celery—1 J B Jones, 2 Rhys Lewis. Cucumbers—1 Rhys Lewis, 2 T T Arthur, Llanfair. Vegetable marrows—1 J T Arthur, 2 R Lewis. Collection oc sweet herbs—1 Mrs Lewis, Dolgoch, 2 T Jones. Collection of vegetables—1 J B Jones, 2 J C Humphreys, Tylissa, 3 R Lewis. Tomatoes-l R Lewis, 2 J B Jones. Dessert plums—1 Chetwynd Thomas, 2 Emlyn R Lewis. Baking plums—1 T Jones. Dessert apples—1 W Jones, Fir Bank, 2 R Lewis. Baking apples—1 E R Lewis, 2 Mrs Evans, Iaes- gwyn. Pears—1 Dr Humphreys. Red gooseberries—1 Mrs James, Llanerfyl Rectory, 2 J Benting. Green gooseberries—1 J T Davies, Tycoch, 2 W Jones. Red currants—1 T Jones, 2 Mrs T D James. Plants in pots—1 Heber Humphreys, 2 Ethelwyn Humphreys, Tylissa. Window plant—1 Doris Griffiths, Coedygarthllwyd, 2 Blodwyn Humphreys. Collection of annuals—1 Miss Evans, Castle Rectorv, 2 Ethelwyn Humphreys. Cut flowers-l Mrs T D James, 2 Miss Ethelwyn Humphreys. Stocks—1 Mrs Astley, 2 Mrs Lewis, Dolgoch. Pansies—1 Tom Jones. Sweet peas—1 Miss Evans, 2 Miss Ethelwyn Humphreys, 3 Dr Humphreys. Roses-l Mrs James, 2 Miss Blodwen Humphreys. Dahlias-2 Miss Ethelwyn Humphreys. Single dahlias—1 Mrs Astley, School House. Carnations—1 Mrs James. Cactus dahlias—1 Miss Evans, 2 R Lewis. Maidenhair ferns—1 Miss Ethelwyn Humphreys, 2 Mrs T Jones. Begonia—1 Heber Humphreys. Pot fern-I Miss Ethelwyn Humphreys. Collection of vegetables (silver challenge cup)—1 Mrs Astley. DIVISION III.—OPEN. Early kidney potatoes—1 J C Hilton, 2 Captain Pryce. Early round potatoes—1 J C Hilton, 2 W H Jones, Newtown. Late kidney potatoes—1 W H Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Late Round potatoes—1 W H Jone3, 2 Captain Pryce. Coloured potatoes—1 Captain Pryce, 2 J C Hilton. Spring onions—1 W H Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Autumn onions—1 W H Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Large eschalots—1 W H Jones, 2 Rees, Tyngerddi. Small eschalots—1 W H Jones, 2 Tom Jones, Bodeinion. Carrots—1 W H Jones, 2 T Owen, Pwllyglo, Welshpool. Shorthorn carrots—1 W H Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Garden turnips—1 W H Jones, 2 Owen, Welshpool, Parsnips—1 W H Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Beet—1 W H Jones, 2 Owen, Welshpool. Leeks—1 W H Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Cauliflowers-l W H Jones. 2 Captain Pryce. White cabbage—1 T Owen, Welshpool, 2 Pickmere. Mount Hall. Red cabbage—1 Captain Pryce, 2 Pickmere. Savoy cabbage—1 Captain Pryce. Peas—1 W H Jones, 2 T Owen, Welshpool. Broad beans—1 Captain Pryce, 2 W H Jones. Dwarf kidney beans—1 W H Jones, 2 Capt. Pryce. Scarlet runners—1 W H Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Celery—1 W H Jones, 2 T Owen. Cucambers-I W H Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Vegetable marrows—1 Captain Pryce, 2 J C Hilton. Collection sweet herbs—1 Captain Pryce. Garden vegetables—1 W H Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Tomatoes—1 W II Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Dessert plums—1 C Thomas, Bridge-street, Llan- fair, 2 Rees Davies, Dolgoch. Baking plums—1 Captain Pryce, 2 T Jones, Bodeinion. Dessert apples—1 W H Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Baking apples—1 W H Jones, 2 T Owen, Welsh- ^°Pears—1 Captain Pryce. Red gooseberries—1 Captain Pryce, 2 W H Jones. Green gooseberries—1 Captain Pryce, 2 W H Jones. Black currants—1 Captain Pryce, 2 T Jones. Red currants—1 W H Jones, 2 Thomas Jones. SSdT Prjc, 2 ^Cc^leetiolis11 of ^annuals—1 W H Jones, 2 Captain Cu^'flowers—1 Captain Pryce, 2 W H Jones. VVrs_l w H Jones, 2 Captain Pryce. Stocks—1 W H Jones, 2 T Owen. ttnsies-1 Captain Pryce, 2 W H Jones. Sweet peas—i Captain Pryoe, 2 J C Hilton. _1 w H Jones, 2 Pickmere. Double dahlias—1 Captain Pryce 2 T Owen. Single dahlias—1 Captain Pryce 2 W H Jones. Potnntions— 1 Captain Pryce, 2 I Owen. Cactus dahlias—1 Captain Pryce, 2 W H Jones. v,.iir fern—1 Captain Pryce. Begonia-1 Captain Pryce, 2 H Humphreys, Llan- FOIY. Pot fern—1 Captain Pryce. DIVISION IV.-FARM PRODUCE. TD»vM», SfoJ&Ja E Andrew., White oats A d ews, 2 Mrs Davies, Adwy wynt. Black oats—1 j I!, 9 w Andrews Swede t»fP»-lV.aod"rc5ii^ Common turn P Andrews, 2 E Andrews. g'd'r^K-l TO Andrew., 2 K Andrew,. DIVISION V.-POULTRY. T x. r>rrin»ton, cockerel or hen—1 M A Hilton 2 Plymouth Rock or Wyandotte-1 J C Hilton, 2 M A Thomas, 2 Albert EA^™rL™rofg»»e-l Ephrahn Davie., Neuodd, 2 Harry Bourne, Four Crosses Llanfair Aylesbury or Pekin, duck or drake-2 Albert Morris.. INDUSTRIAL SECTION. Division A.—Open to farmers, amateurs, and cottagers. Pot of butter—1 Mrs Andrew, Bronheulog, Mana- fon, 2 Miss Mary Andrews, Belandeg, 3 Miss Jones, Neuodd Ucha. 3lbs fresh butter—1 J C Hilton, 2 Mrs Andrews, 3 Miss Mary Andrews. Brown hen eggs—1 Miss M A Thomas, 2 (equals J C Hilton and Mrs Griffith Roberts, Pentrecoed, Llanfair. White hen eggs—1 Miss M A Thomas, 2 J C Hilton. Fat cheese—1 Mrs John Thomas, Dolarddyn Farm, 2 Mrs Jepson. Skim cheese—1 Miss Miry Andrews, 2 Mrs Andrew. DIVISION B. Home-made preserve-1 Mrs Jones, Bodeinion, 2 Mrs Humphreys, Tylissa. Lard—1 Mrs Astley, 2 Mrs Rowlands, Gate House. Loaf of bread—1 Mrs Jones, Caethle, 2 Miss Pollie Owen, Brynavon. Honey in comb—1 W Jones, Fir Bank, 2 Lewis Evans, High-street. Run honey—1 W Jonas, 2 Miss Catherine Jones, Fir Bank. DIVISION 0. Drawing of a bird (children under 14)—1 Arthur Watkins, Garthbeibio 2 John Bebb, Castle-Caereinion, 3 John Owen, Garthbeibio. Brush-work drawing of a British flower (under 14) -1 D Thomas Jonee, Llangadfan, 2 D Maldwyn Lewis, Llangadfan, 3 Evan Thomas Morris, Llan- gadfan. Handwriting, Hen wlad fy Nhadau (under 14)— 1 Sarah Hughes, Llangadfan, and Thomas John Jones, Llanfair Council School (equal). 2 Katie Jones, Llan- gadfan, and John Bebb (equal) 3 D Maldwyn Lewis, and E J Astley, Melinyddol, Llanfair (equal). Map of Wales (under 14)—1 Arthur Watkins, 2 Thomas Rowlands, Garthbeibio, 3 Robert S Hum- phreys, Llanfair Council School. Cattle crib-I Mr Howelis, New Mills. DIVISION D* Flanellettee nightdress—1 Miss H E Evans, Corner Shop, Llanfair, and Miss Jepson, Glanrhiew, New Mills (equal). Coloured cushion cover—1 Miss Mabel Holloway, Hengwn, Castle-Caereinion, 2 Mrs Lvans, Rectory, Castle-Caereinion. Linen pillow case—1 Miss Evans, Castle-Caereinion Rectory. Crochet lace-l Mrs D Evans, Bridge-street, 2 Miss Lloyd, Gorn, Llanidloes. Flannel shirt—1 Miss Andrew, Cefn, 2 Miss Howells, Gilfach, Kerry. HORSES. Shire colt or filly foal-l J Vaughan, Llussyn, 2 H M and H W Jones, Mathrafal. Shire colt or filly foal (rent of farm under .£80)-1 T Evans, Glyn, Manafon. Shire colt or filly foaled 1008-1 J Vaughan, 2 H M and H W Jones. Shire colt or filly foaled 1907-1 Messrs Jones, 2 J C Jones, Graig, Llanfaair. Shire mare or gelding-l J C Jones, 2 Messrs Jones Shire mare, or filly (Stud Book)-1 Messrs Jones, 2 J Vaughan. Shire mare and foal—1 J Vaughan, 2 Messrs Jones. Shire mare, filly, or gelding (open)- 1 J Vaughan, 2 J C Jones. Shire more and foal (rental under XSO)-L T Evans, 2 Bebb, Cefnllwyd, Llangyniew. Light vannar-l W 0 Evans, Brynglasbach, Llanfair. Shire colt or filly foal (by Mathrafal Ïlorses)-1 II Roberts, Dyffryn, Meifo.i, 2 Bebb. Cefnllwyd. Shire mare or gelding (Mr David Davies' chalfcnge cup)—1 J C Jones, Graig. Cob or roadster mare and f°a^ I Messrs Jehu, Black Lion, 2 R Ashton Belanddu, Llanllugan. Hackney foal—1 Messrs Jehu, 2 R Ashton. Hackney mare or gelding foaled 1908-1 W W Watkin, Mount, Llanfair. r n Hackney mare or gelding foaled 1907-1 J C Jones, 2 F Andrews. Meifod. Cob or roadster over 14 j hands—1 J C Jones, 2 R Ashton. Cob or pony (not exceeding 14-2 hands)—1 D Roberts, 2 Howard Jehu, Kingss Head, Meifod. Pony, cob or hackney (Mr D. Da.vles' ehalenge cup) -1 D Roberts. Foal by Gilpin's Performer" or" Hafren Prince," special prize given by Mr NVBtchorn-I R Ashton, 2 M Thomas, Penherber. TURN-OUTS. Turnout (confined) 14-2 and over—1 Johc, Roberts, Cefndre, Llanfair, 2 Howard Jebu, 3 Davies, Upper Hall, Meifod. Turnout (confined) under 14.2-1. Messrs Jones, Mathrafal, 2 D Roberts, Dyffryn, Melfod, 3 E Davies, Bryntirion, Llantair. TROTTING. One mile trotting handicap (open).-l Rogers, Cefn-y-vaynor, Berriew, 2 Emberton, Gelli, Castle Caereinion, 3 R Ashton, Belanddu, Llanllugan. CATTLE. Heifer, cow or bull (silver cup value XIO., presented by the President)-l H M & H y Jones, 9 Hughes, Llwydiarth Hall, r J lliD 3ethin Tycoch. Hereford bull, cow or beifer.-I JlUHW Jones, 2 Hughes, Llwydiarth Hall, r J R & D Gethin. Bull (special orize, presented by the Earl of Powis). —1 H M & H W Jones, 2 Hughes. Cow in calf or in milk (rental uncjer £ §() (first prize given by J C Hilton, Esq.)- 1 Thomas Evans, 2 J Bentney, Wernhir, Llanfair. Cow in calf or in milk. 1 J Davies, Old Hall, Manafon. 2 R Ashton. 1 on"7^ Heifer, any breed (calved 190').—-1 Thomas Evans, 2 C W Humphreys, Tylissa., Llanfalr. Heifer, any breed (calved liMo).—j Messrs Jehu, 2 D Thomas, Cyfronydd. Pair of Bullocks (special presented by the Earl of Powis).—1 P Davi^ Penlan, 2 ft Andrew. SIIEEP. Pen of cross-bred or icerry ewes -1 R Andrew, 2 W Andrew, Fronheulog, Man a:ton. Pen ot' Kerry ewes.—1 an ? Jones. Pen of Kerry theave lambs.-I j C Jones, 2 R Andrew. Welsh mountain ewes P/ize, presented by the Rarl of Powis).—1 Howell Coadtalog, Llanerfyl, 2 Gittins, Tyarygralg, Llanfihangel. Shropshire ram.—1 J Bnmford, Brynpenarth, 2 M Thomas, Penherber, Castle Caereinion. Kerry ram -1 E Andrew, Belan, 2 J C Jones. Kerry ram lamb.-I J C Jones, 2 E Andrew. Welsh mountain ram. 1 and 2 Gitting, Tyary- graig, Llanfihangel