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WENVOE PLOUGHING MATCH DINNER.

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WENVOE PLOUGHING MATCH DINNER. In consequence of exceptional pressure upen our advertising space, we were regrettably obliged to confine ourselves in our last issue to the publica- tion of the list of prizes in connection with the annual ploughing match, for the parishes of St. George's, St. Nicholas, St. Lythan's, and Wen- voe, which was held on Wednesday, the 14th in- stant, on Goldsland Farm, Wenvoe. Amongst those who attended on the ground during the day we noticed the following :—Mr Arthur J. Wil- liams, M.P. for South Glamorgan Messrs T. Evans, Vishwell; Oliver Thomas, Greave Farm William Jenkins, Maesllech T. Thomas, Peny- lan — Thomas, Garn, Llantrithyd John Mor- gan, Llantrithyd E. Williams, Victoria Hotel, Barry Dock David Evans, Bovill; — Mazey, Welford Robert Bassett, Waterhall; John Miles, Tydu; D. Dunn, Maesyfelin; E., D., and W. Watts, Tydraw, Llantrithyd J. Howard, Wen- voe J. Vickery, St. George's; W. Thomas, Holton David Thomas, Caia Farm, St. Nicholas; Abraham Howells, Alvas Farm Edward How- ells, Alvas Howell Edwards, Alps Farm E. Barton, Garn; Thomas Jones, Whitewell; Oliver Ford, Vian's Hill; William Lougher, Canton; William Price, Mardy Farm, Llantrithyd Rich- ard Harry, St. Nicholas; Jenkin Thomas, Lilliput Farm, Bonvilstone J. Smith, New Wallace John Ball, Twlch Farm William Bassett, Tony- wynlais Robert Bassett, Ty-isha, Tongwynlais; C. Eyles, Barry T. Morgan, Twynyrodyn J. A. Poole, Wenvoe; F. E. Gunning, seed mer- chant, Cardiff; H. R. Ward (Messrs J. Hibbert & Sons), &c., &c. The quality of ploughing and ex- hibits showed a decided improvement as compared with previous yeais, and it may safely be said that the Wenvoe Ploughing Match is gradually developing into one of the most important institu- tions of the kind in the county. The judges were —Ploughing Messrs Thomas Rees, Waterton Court, Bridgend; J. Williams, Merthyrmawr, Bridgend and Morgan Grant, Duffryn, St. Nicholas. Horses and harness Messrs Hopkin Williams, Stormy Farm, Bridgend William Thomas, The Haj es, Sully; and J. Hunter, Lower Penarth Farm; all of whom discharged their duties to the entire satisfaction of both competitors and the general public. Mr T. Thomas, Shop Farm, proved himself, as usual, a capital chairman of committee, and the members of the committee themselves must also be spoken of in the highest terms of praise. Exceptional credit, however, is due to the energetic and efficient secretary, Mr Henry L. Jones, registrar, Holton-road, Barry Docks, for the ideal manner in which he discharged the numerous obligations devolving upon him in the impertant capacity which he filled contributed in no small degree to the success of the day's pro- ceedings. Refreshments were provided on the ground by Mr Noah Jenkins, the obliging land- lord of the Wenvoe Arms Inn. In the evening, the customary dinner was held at the latter hos- telry, Major Collins, of Dyffryn House, (presiding over a company numbering at least 100. The room had been nicely-decorated for the occasion with bunting, flowers, &c., and across the wall at the upper end was the appropriate motto, God speed the plough," while at the lower end was the motto "Success to Agriculture." Mr and Mrs Noah Jenkins catered in good substantial style and amongst those present we noticed the follow- ing :—Mr W. H. Lewis, solicitor, Cardiff Capt. Clifford Cory, Messrs T. Thomas, Shop Farm, Wenvoe H. L. Jones, secretary T. Rees, Trehedyn, Peterstone G. J. Thomas, St. Ly- than's Morgan Howell, Colebrook G. H. Bur- nett, butcher, Cadoxton J. Smith, New Wal- lace D. Jones, Weston- Farm, Cadoxton E. Kinnersley, Palmerstown Lewis Jones, Golds- land Daniel Rees, Cottrell; John Radcliffe, Nantbrane, St. Nicholas Edward Howells, Al- vas, St. George's W. Thomas, Treharne Arms Oliver Williams, Hampstone; J. A. Poole,Wenvoe; J. T. Duncan, shipbroker, Cardiff; G. Thomas, assistant overseer, Wenvoe W. Thomas, Tar- house Gunning, Cardiff; D. Evans, Bovill Hop- kins, St. Nicholas Price, Mardy Farm H. Os- mond, Saintwell; Hill (Messrs Elliott & Company); E. Thomas. St William Emerson, Sweldon; T. Gray, Wenvoe; W.Thomas The Hayes R. Jenkins, Biglis &c., &c. The dinner having been fully enjoyed, and the cloth removed, Mr T. Rees, asked permission to pro- pose the toast of "The Judges of Ploughing," as these gentlemen were obliged to leave at an early hour. The toast was received with musical honours. Mr Rees, Waterton, was the first to respond, and in doing so he expressed regret at being obliged to leave at an early hour that evening, in order to catch a train for home at Cardiff. He must say, however, that the judges of ploughing had experienced cOJlsiderable difficulty that day in arriving at their decisions in some of the classes. The field was very rough and uneven, but the quality of the ploughing on the whole was very good. In the junior olass especially, one of the ploughmen showed exceptional promise, and as he grew older he would certainly make his mark at these competitions. (Cheers.) Messrs Williams and Grant also returned thanks, both gentlemen congratulating the com- mittee upon the general success of the ploughing match. The Chairman having submitted the toast of "The Queen," which was loyally received, Mr H. L. Jones, the secretary, read the prize list, and the various awards were made to each winner by Major Collins, as fully described by us last week. The Chairman, in the course of a lengthy ad- dress, full of sound practical advice, said corn land was rapidly giving way to grass land in this country, but he hoped the day was not far distant when the growing of corn would yet become re- munerative to ths British farmer. (Applause.) He strongly advocated the proper training and edu- cation of young men for farming life, and pointed out the great necessity of technical education amongst those who intended to make the produce of agriculture the means of their livelihood. tIe was also in favour of improving the general class of horses used by farmers. He had in his posses- sion a fine entire horse of the Suffolk breed, the services of which he would be pleased to place at the disposal of any tenant farmer in the district who cared to take advantage of his offer during the coming year. (Applause.) Farming, he said, like everything else must now be well done, for only the best of general produce, whether stock or otherwise, could possibly obtain a good price in the market. He was glad to see a large number of visitors present that evening, and trusted they would materially assist the funds of the ploughing match next year. The Chairman concluded by proposing the toast of Success to the Wenvoe Ploughing Match," coupled with the name of Cap- tain Clifford Cory. Captain Cory returned thanks, and, together wich the Chairman, promised to place at the dis- posal of the committee again next year the same prizes as they had awarded this year. (Applause.) Mr G. J. Thomas, St. Lythan's, submitted the toast of the "Donors of Prizes," which was suit- ably acknowledged by the Chairman and Captain Cory. The "iext toast was that of The Judges of Horses," and Mr W. Thomas (The Hayes), in re- ply, said he fully agreed with what the Chairman had said with reference to* the necessity of intro- ducing a superior class of farm horse into the dis trict. He was very pleased to see such a num- ber of young animals at the ploughing match that day, and this proved that the farmers of the dis- trict were making an effort to keep astride the times. (Cheers.) Mr W. H. Lewis, Cardiff, proposed The Suc- cessful Competitors," and in the course of a cap- ital speech strongly advocated the adoption of heavy cart horses in preference to those of the Suffolk breed, and said that in such thriving com- mercial and dock districts like Barry and Cadox- ton, the heavy animal was far superior and more useful than the smaller breeds. (Cheers.) Messrs Lewis Jones, Goldsland W. Emerson, Sweldon; T. Thomas, Shop Farm J. Smith, New Wallace and J. Thomas, Greave Farm responded. Mr Hill and Mr Osmond announced at this stage their intention of offering for next year, the former a prize of two guineas for the best team of horses on the field, and the latter a prize of one guinea for the second best team. Mr T. Rees proposed the toast of the health of "The Chairman of Committee," which Mr T. Thomas suitablv acknowledged.—Mr Lewis Jones proposed "The Secretary," which was received with loud applause and musical honours, Mr H. L. Jones appropriately responding.—"The Visi- tors" was the next toast, and Messrs Hill and Osmond replied.—Mr W. Emerson gave the toast of "The Press," which one of the representatives of the Barry Dock News responded to.—Mr T. Rees proposed the toast of Mr G. J. Thomas (one of the most active members of the committee), and Mr Thomas, in reply, said the future prospects of the Wenvoe ploughing match were as encouraging as ever. (Cheers. )-The last toast was that of the Host and Hostess," which Mrs Jenkins grace- fully acknowledged. -Songs were sung during the evening by Messrs O. Harris, Edward Cule, Robert Thomas, and others.

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