The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

FANCIERS' SHOW. -u- The second annual open show of the Llan- elly and County Fanciers Association was held at the Market Hall on Tuesday, and proved an unqualified success. Sixteen challenge cups were competed for. The secretarial duties were in the hands of Messrs. Geo. Auckland, S. H. Gascoigne, and Daniel John, whilst Mr. Wat- kins, Lloyd's Bank, acted as treasurer. The judges were:—Game and game bantams, Mr. Thomas Taylor, Barnsley; other poultry varieties, Mr H. Abbot, Norfolk; fancy pigeons and cage birds, rabbits and cats, Mr. C. A. House, London; L.F. tumblers, Mr. J. Evans, Swansea. Awards: Modern game, brown, red, cock: 1st, F. W. Smith, Carton Worksop, Notts.; 2nd, Joseph Holmes, Llanelly; 3rd, Daniel John, Llanelly. Ditto, hen: 1st, F. W. Smith; 2nd, Joseph Holmes; 3rd, John Johns, Killay. Ditto, cockerel: 1st and 2nd, F. W. Smith. Ditto, pullet: 1st and 2nd, F. W. Smith; 3rd, J. and F. Mercer, Sussex. Black red, cock or cockerel: 1st and 2nd, D. Wishart, Chatferis, Cambridge; 2rd, Henry Tanner, Bath. Ditto, hen or pullet: 1st, David Wishart; 2nd, David Powell, Pengam, Mon; 3rd, Wm. Denning, St. John's, near Bath. Any other variety, cock or- cockerel: 1st, Dd. Wishart; 2nd, Joseph Lewis, Cheshire; 3rd, William Green, Rawmarsh. Ditto, hen or pullet: 1st and 2nd, David Wishart; 3rd, E. B. Thresher, Weymouth. Old English game, any variety,- cock or cockerel: 1st, T. E. Heath, Newcastle; 2nd, W. Atkins, Capel Hendre; 3rd, David Jones, Re- solven. Orpingtons, buff, cock or cockerel, hen or pullet: 1st, R. Anthony, West Chorley; 2nd, T. Evans, Penygwern, Landore; 3rd, C. K. Lloyd, Rougliley. Black, cock or c-ockerel: 1st, Joseph Lewis; 2nd, J. C. Shanks, Newmarket: 3rd, T. C. Heath. Black, hen or pullet: 1st, Joseph Lewis; 2nd Thomas Brothers, Resolven; 3rd, T. C. Heath. Ditto, cock or cockerel (novice): 1st, Williams and Tucker; Northam; 2nd and 3rd, Joseph Holmes. Ditto, hen or pullet (novice): 1st, B. James, Plasyfer, Pontyberem; 2nd, Joseph Holmes; 3rd, Hugh Lewis, Furnace, Llanelly. Any other variety, cock or cockerel, hen or pullet: 1st, R. Anthony; 2nd, D. Griffiths, Llanelly. Wyandottes, white, cock or cockerel: 1st, R. Anthony; 2nd and 3rd, Salvation Army Colony Poultry Farm. Ditto, hen or pullet: 1st, R. Anthony; 2nd, Ed. Stenner, C'ribwr, near Bridgend; 3rd, Sal- vation Army Poultry Farm. Partridge wyandotte (novice), cock or cocke- Tel: 1st and 2nd, James Bridge, Glazebrook; 3rd and special, J. Harries, Auckland Terrace, Llanelly. Ditto, hen or pullet (novice): 1st. J. W. Nicholls, Cornwall; 2nd, Clifford Willison; 3rd Charles P. Barrett, King's Lynn. Plymouth Rocks, barred, cock or cockerel: 1st, Mrs. M. Thornton, Pilling; 2nd, R. An- thony; 3rd, F. H. Furness, Chesterfield. Ditto, hen or pullet: 1st. Mrs Jackson, 'Cam- forth; 2nd, Fred Perks, Llanelly; 3rd, James Bateman, Westmoreland. Minorcas, any variety, cock or cockerel: 1st, R. Anthony; 2nd, F. Foster and Son; 3rd, D. Thomas, Bynea. Minorcas, hen or pullet: 1st, Frank Norman, Wedmore Road, Cardiff; 2nd, R. Anthony; 3rd William Evans, Backwood. tlarnburgs, any variety, cock or cockerel: 1, Thomas Dennis: 2nd, W. Dennis; 3rd, James Auckland, Llanelly. Hamburgs, any variety, hen or pullet: 1st, Fred Perks: 2nd, W.M. Snell, Crediton; 3rd, J. King, Keighley. Anoonas, cock or cockerel: 1st, Thos. Whit- taker, Acerington; 2nd, John Saunders, Ystrad; 3rd. W. A. Uxbricke. Anconas, hen or pullet: 1st. John Saunders; 2nd, John James Fletcher, Littleborough: 3rd, William Barber. Leghorns, white, cock or cockerel, hen or pullet: 1st, T. Rees, Colbjy Road. Burry Port; 2nd, Salvation Army Poultry Farm; 3rd, D. Arnott, Pontypridd. JLeghorns, black: 1st and 2n.d. Smith Harri- son, Lancaster; 3rd, Arthur Kershaw, Little- borough. Campines, cock or cockerel: 1st, A. Hinton, Conway; 2nd,. T. H. Rietter. Oxford; 3rd, G. Russ, Kendal. Ditto, hen or pullet: 1st. George Rus-s; 2nd, T. H. Rutter; 3rd, W. B. Goode, Borough- bridge. French Houdan, cock or cockerel: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. S. W. Thomas, Forest Fach. Ditto, hen or pullet: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, S. W. Thomas. Brahma, cock or cockerel: 1st and 2nd. S. W. Thomas; 3rd, H. L. Pophara, Beusford. Ditto, hen or pullet: 1st and 2nd, S. W. Thomas. Langshan, any variety, cock or cockerel, !I,.  3t-, P. 2,li-t l 1st and 2nd, R. Anthony: 3rd. Herbert P. Mul- lers, Wolverhampton. Any other variety not mentioned: 1st, R. Anthony; 2nd, Joseph Holmes: 3rd, S. W. Thomas. Selling class: 1st, Joseph Lewis, Tarpoley; 9nd, Edwin Powell, Tondu: 3rd, Salvation Army Poultry Farm. R. Anchony; 2nd. Jos. Lewis: 3rd I Miss M. Henry, Porthcawl. Clfc ass: 1st and 3rd, Wm. F 1 Devon. modern "iety, ceek or i 1: 1st. J. 1,1. Colder Grove, near 1 i tfield; 2nd, — B"ttomley, Marking- ton; 3:rcl, — Saul, Ingleton. Ditto, hen or pullet: 1st and 3rd, Bottom- ley; 2nd, Joseph Lewis. Old English game, spangled, cock or cocke- rel: 1st, J. F. Entwistle: 3rd, Jonathan. Any variety (not game): 1st, J. F. Entwistle; 2nd, R. Anthony; 3rd, D. Warren- Lewis. Duck or drake, any variety: 1st, Henry Day, Northumberland; 2nd, R. Anthony; 3rd Hayes Poultry Farm. Local (open to Carmarthenshire. Bantam, any variety: 1st, D. Warren Lewis; 2nd, Tom Williams, Kidwelly; 3, J. Auckland, Llanelly. Orpington, black, cock or cockerel: 1st, Jos. Holmes, Llanelly; 2nd, S. H. Bevan, Llanelly; ?d, B. James, Pontyberem. D' '?to, hen or pullet: 1st, Williams and Sons, 1)" I-Tands; 2nd, David John; 3rd, Joseph  hen or puln let? -1. st, J-r. H^lrlie&' cockerel, hn or pullet: 1st, J. Buff, coel? c- <%d>W™- Jenkms, Dolau o ,n, armaI' leL T J Rees. Fawl' Llanellv' 31'd ee. coel?erel, ,hen Leghorn, an?v variety. ?????. ,?n or pullet: 1st, W. T. Shei- 0ck, chard ?S,treet, LlaneUy: 2nd, David Davies: ?,'ilbert Place, Llanelly; 3rd, T. Rees. 11 t. 1 t Minorca, cock or cockerel, hen or P',Illet: lst, Eynon Brothers; 2nd and 3rd, F. ep ,s, Auckland Terrace, Llanelly. Wyandotte, any variety, cock or cocke'reL hen or pullet: 1st, David MorTis, Pontyberenff 2nd, D. Griffiths, Llanelly; 3rd, D. T. Jenkins. I Plymouth Rock, any variety, cock or cocke- ) rel: 1st, James Bros.; 2nd and 3rd, Rees J. Hughes. I Modern game, any variety, P? cockerel: b <.1.11 I 1st, David Isaac, Princess" Str^si', > 2nd, John LeN,i. :if1' I Joseph Holmes. game, airy variety, hen or pullet: 1st, D. Morgan, Cross Hands; 2nd, Joseph Holmes; 3rd, James Evans. Any other variety: 1st, Henry Plummer, Poncyates: 2nd, Camilla Deuquet, Llanelly; 3rd, Eynon Bros. FANCY PIGEONS, I- I Fancy pigeons. Fantail, white, cock or hen: 1st, Deekes Brothers; 2nd, E. Thomas Houle, Lianishen; 3rd, J. H. Coupland, Durham. Ditto, blue or black, cock or hen: 1st, G. F. Mainwaring, Northampton; 2nd, Dr. J. S. Peebles, Fife; 3rd, Dr. H. E. Gamlin. Ditto, red or yellow, cock or hen: 1st, H. Thurston See, Birmingham; 2nd, Dr. H. E. Gamlin; 3rd, J. J. Dixon, Dublin. Tipplers, any variety, cock or hen: 1st, A. Kostronin: 2nd. C. Griffin, Stepney Street, Llanelly; 3rd, G. Jenkins, Swansea. Ditto, bred 1910: lst, J. Whitford; 3rd, G. Jenkins. Tumblers: 1st and 2nd, W. T. Seal, Birming- ham; 3rd, Alf. Wilson, Swansea.' Yellow Self: 1st, Alf. Wilson; 2nd, J. and D. Williams; 3rd, A. Morgan, Swansea. Bald or board: 1st, W. Shaw, Birmingham; 2nd, A. Morgan; 3rd, J. and D. Williams. Any variety (except black self), bred 1910: 1st, Dr. C. Martin, Swansea; 2nd, J. and D. Williams; 3rd, W. Shaw. Any other variety: 1st, W. Shaw; 2nd, J. and D. Williams; 3rd, Albert Lawton, Man- chester. Novice, any variety, clean-legged: 1st, George Martin; 2nd, S. J. Nicholas, Swansea; 3rd, Richards Brothers and S. Michael. Nuns, black, cock or hen, any age: 1st, T. Dosser, Slings by 2nd, Reynolds Bros., Bath; 3rd., Webb Bros., Bath. Ditto, any other colour, cock or hen, any age: 1st and 3rd, T. Dosser; 2nd, Webb Bros. Magpie: 1st, J. W. Goddard, Cheltenham; 2nd, J. Hall, Broadstairs; 3rd, H. W. Lloyd, Sketty. Ditto, bred 1910: 1st, Rev. W. C. Wild, Kent; 2nd, J. Goddard; 3rd, W. Evans. Dragon, cock or hen: 1st, Cornish Brothers, Tiverton; 2nd and 3rd, W. R. Fletcher, Lon- don. Pigmy Pouter: 1st, R. J. Harris; 2nd, W. Messer, Swansea; 3rd, J. Jenkins. Flying Tippler, cock or hen: 1st, Fred M. Henshall, Dimpath, Llanelly; 2nd, W. Davies, Ann Street, Llanelly; 3rd, James Evans, Swansea. Any other variety, cock or hen: 1st, C. Griffin, Llanelly; 2nd, W. Portman, Cardigan; 3rd, Thomas and Son, Pembrey Rd., Llanelly. Selling class: 1st, A. Lawton, Manchester; 2nd, W. C. Wild; 3rd, J. J. Dixon. Ditto: 1st, E. Evans, Swansea; 2nd, Charles Griffin; 3rd. C. Bartlett, Tredegar. Gift class: 1st, S. H. Gascoigne; 2nd, W. John; 3rd, G. W. Shepstone, Weston. Any variety cock (local): 1, S. H. Gascoigne; I 2nd and 3rd, C. Griffin. Ditto, hen: 1st and 3rd, S. H. Gascoigne; 2nd, Stephen Bros. Ditto, bred 1910, cock or hen: 1st, Richards Bros.; 2nd, W. Evans: 3rd, W. and- E. Wil- liams. HOMERS. I Homers (open). Working homer, cock: 1st, W. Burrows, Reading; 2nd, S. H. Gascoigne; 3rd, Sutton and Son. Ditto, cock, bred 1910: 1st, D. J. Morley, Port Talbot; 2nd, J. Winstone, Burry Port; 3rd, William Morris. Ditto, hen: 1st, David Davies; 2nd, William Morris; 3rd, G. Jones, Llangollen. Ditto, hen, bred 1910: 1st, G. Jones; 2nd, S. H. Gascoigne. Exhibition flying and show homers: 1st, G. H. H. Fry, Oldlands, near Bristol; 2nd, T. Morris, Port Talbot. Ditto, cock or hen, bred 1910: 1st, Williams and Crofts, Birmingham. Working homer, cock or hen: Is, H. Hunt, Pembrey Road, Llanelly; 2nd, Wm. Thomas, Brynmor Rd., Llanelly; 3rd, Thomas and Son. Ditto, cock or hen, bred 1910: 1st, Edgar Griffiths, Annesley Street, Llanelly; 2nd, C. Lerigo, Bigyn Road, Llanelly; 3rd, Joseph Holmes. Ditto, cock or hen (any recognised ring); 1st, Jos. Holmes; 2nd, A. Hunt; 3rd, F. Coombs. Ditto, cock or hen, flown 50 miles: 1st, F. Coombs, Amos Street, Llanelly; 2nd, Edgar Griffiths; 3rd, Joseph Holmes. CATS. Cats (open): 1st. 2nd, and special, Mrs Price, Albert Street, Llanelly; 3rd, Augustine Winton. CAGE BIRDS. Norwich, plainhead, clear, ticked, or varie- gated yellow, cock: 1st, George Edwards, Leominster; 2nd, W. Portman, Cardigan. Ditto, buff, cock: 1st, G. F. Jones, Brecon; 2nd, D. H. Tedstone, Brecon; 3rd, D. Jenking, Swansea. Yorkshire, clear, ticked or variegated yellow, cock: 1st, Morgan and Wilcox, Morriston; 2nd, E. H. Williams, Llanelly; 3rd, Tom BTorris, Garnant. Ditto, buff, cock: 1st and 2nd, E. H. Wil- liams; 3rd, W. C. Baker, City Road, Cardiff. Ditto, hen: 1st, Tom Bennett., .,Arthur Street, Llanelly; 2nd, Morgan and Wilcox; 3rd, W. Portman. Border fancy, clear or ticked yellow, .cock or hen: 1st, Ford and Son, Swansea; 2nd, D. A. S. Longden, Swansea; 3rd, W. J. Harry, Felin- foel, Llanelly. Ditto, unevenly marked or variegated yellow or buff, cock or hen: 1st, D. Williams, Swan- sea 2nd and special, R. H. Sampson, Pontar- dulais; 3rd, H. G. F. Royle, Llannon. Mule or hybrid (any variety): 1st and 2nd, D. A. S. Longden; 3rd, Geo. Edwards. Goldfinch: 1st, Capt. A. Hamilton Jones, Newport; 2nd, David Edwards, Felinfoel; 3rd, William Bowen, Llanelly. Bullfinch: 1st and 3rd, Sam James; 2nd, A. D. Hughes, Ammanford. Linnet: 1st, W. Lewis. Swansea Road, Llan- elly; 2nd, W. J. Gay, Swansea; 3rd, D. A. S. Longden. Any other variety British: 1st, A. D. Hughes; 2nd, T. L. Casiree, Mountain Ash; 3rd, B. Lloyd, Kington. Ditto, foreign: 1st, A. D. Hughesl; 2nd, H. S. Davies, LlAidilo; 3rd, J. Davies, Gilbert Place, Llanelly. Selling class, any variety: 1st, T. L. C'astree; 2nd, F. Beard, Llandrindod Wells; 3rd, D. H. Tedstone. CHALLENGE CUPS. I Challenge cup offered by Mr. F. W. Smith, Carlton, Workscp, for best modern game, brown-red cockerel: F. W. Smith. Challenge cup offered by Mr. F. W. Smith for the best modern game, brown-red. pullet: I F. W. Smith. Challenge cup offered by Mr. F. W. Smith for the best brown-red owned and exhibited i by a resident in South Wales or Monmouth- shire: Joseph Holmes. Llanelly. Gold medal for best brown-red, owned and exhibited by a resident in South Wales or Monmouthshire, opposite sex to winner of Mr. Smith's cup: John Johns, Killay. Challenge cup offered by the Poultry Club for the best Orpington, the property of a mem- ber of the Poultry Club: R. Anthony, West Chorley. I Challenge cup offered by the Poultry Club for the best Wyandotte, the property of a member of the Poultry Club: J. Harries, Llanelly. Challenge cup for the best Plymouth Rock: Mrs. M. Tornton, Pilling. Challenge cup offered by the Poultry Club for the best Leghorn: Smith Harrison, Colne, Lanes. Silver medal offered by the Campine Club for the best exhibit by a novice member: Geo. j Russ. Challenge cup offered by the Poultry Club! for the best Game Bantam, the property of a' member of the Poultry Club: — Bottornley* jj 7*"arkington,Leeds. C6.llenge cup for the best am- other nl'Íetv Bantain: J. r,. Entwistle, Colder Grove. Silver challenge cup offered by Mr. Philip Williams, Greyhound Hotel, for the best ?jjeon exhibited by a member: S. H. (as- ?"-?Rs, Llanelly, Bronze -4al, presented by Mr. Isaacs, Bronze 1. L t' Llanelly, for best opposite sex to the y, .jJ.. h.l11-,P"'C\ C'l'P' (' winner of Mr. Williams's L. lyd ç. Cup: C. I Griffin, Llanelly.

I HARBOUR LIGHTS. 1 I The stormy weather of the past v': hû,s] interfered very much wil "working In all the ports of the the ports of the pistol Channel. —o— As regards the coal trade, this has been added to by the dispute still pending in the eastern part of the coalfield. -0- Although not directly involved in the dis- pute, there is no doubt that it injuriously affects the whole of the South Wales coalfield, the western as well as the eastern portions. —o— Trade in other parts of the world is also so flourishing that there is great difficulty in getting tonnage. J —o— It is a good time for shipowners, and they thoroughly deserve their good fortune as a set-off to the very slack time they have had to put up with during the last two or three ye, rs. —o— The imports of manufacturing materials for the town and district keeps up remarkably well. —o— Distinct progress is being made with the Harbour Improvement Scheme. —o— The Lucy has been kept steadily at work whenever the weather permitted at Garreg Fach, and she has again proved her marked excellence at dredging work pure and .simple. —o— The material dredged up has been boulders, shingle, and the stickiest and heaviest of blue clay. -0- The only conditions that prevent her scrap- ing it up are, either the head moorings break- ing, or the anchors and mooring stones being drawn out of position. —o— But these are, of course, merely the ordinary dredging difficulties when working under such conditions as those at Garreg Fach. —o— It is simply a case of repairing damage as promptly as possible, and going ahead again. » -0- The rough weather has also been very much against her, but this again is a state of tliing-i that must be looked for in mid-winter work. —o— When too rough to work, she has to hang on until the weather gets better again. —o— Summer dredging is pleasanter, but if suit- able weather, even in summer time, is to be waited for, there will not be any extraordinary amount of work done. —o— One great gain, however, there is in summer time, even if the weather is as rough as it was the last summer season, and that is day- light. —o— As it is, work is carried on night as well as day, and there is no arrangements of lights that will equal the light of the sun. —o— But the extra cost of dredging at this time of the year is a very small matter indeed, compared with the gain of getting the addi- tional depth of water as early as possible.

Burry Port School. I MINISTER'S OFFER ACCEPTED. I At a meeting of the Carmarthenshire Educa- tion Committee on Thursday afternoon, Mr. David Evans, Manordaf, -Whitland, presiding, a letter was received from the chairman of a public meeting at Burry .Port respecting the sale of Burry Port Copperworks School, an old disused building, which has for some months been in the market. At the previous meeting of the Committee an offer of P,300 was re- ceived from the Rev. John Rogers, Congrega- tionalist, on behalf of his church at Burry Port, and that offer was now accepted.

Presentation at Tabernacle. I On Monday evening last a very interesting function took place at the Tabernacle, when Miss Blodwen Davies, the able and faithful accompanist of the chapel choir, was presen- ted with a beautiful music cabinet, with brass plate inscribed as follows :Presentod to Miss Blodwen Davies by the members of Tabernacle Choir, on the occasion of her marriage, 14th December, 1910"; also a carved oak drawing- room table. There was a large attendance of choristers and friends, and Inspector Thomas, the senior deacon, presided. The Chairman, in his remarks, spoke very highly of Miss Davies's work and capabilities. The presenta- tion was made by Mr. Joseph Llewelyn, the senior member of the choir, in a very neat speech. Speeches were also made by Messrs. Tom Davies, Rhys Evans (Waterloo House), J. Ivor Jones, Henry Jones, and T. Rhys Davies. Mr. William Harries rendered a solo most effectively. Miste Davies responded in an ap- propriate speech, and urged the members to keep together, and keep up the great reputa- tion of the choir. Mr. Meudwy Davies, as conductor of the choir, also spoke. Praise is due to Miss Bassett, who carried out the sec- retarial duties, and Mrs. M. H. Davies, who acted as treasurer.

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Drank Laudanum Daily. HUSBAND'S COMPLAINT; AGAINST HIS I WI I TRIED TO TAKE HIS LIFE ON SATURDAY. I At 'the Juvenile Court on Monday, James Donoghue (8), Woodlands Terrace, Cross Hands, was summoned for stealing £1 10s. from a cash till on December 6th, the monies of Thomas Lewis, grocer, Cross Hands. P.S. Lewis stated that from information re- ceived he called at 6 Woodland Terrace on Dec. 10th, and there saw the defendant. When charged with the offence, defendant said, "I gave the three half-sovereigns to my mother that night, in the kitchen of our house." Witness took the defendant to his mother, who in the presence of the defendant handed him a half-sovereign. She stated that it was one of those given her by the defendant. Pefendant's father said the shops should not be left' open without someone superintending them. His -,i-fe took about six ounces of laudanum. daily, an? rendered herself incap- able of looking after the Thomas Lewis, 21 Woodland T\¡'TaC8, grocer, ] stated that on the 6th instant, about nidday, he placed three half-sovfeeigns in a purse, which he deposited in a till in the shop. About half an hour later witness partook of his dinner in an adjoining room. He heard a movement in the shop, and went in and found the defendant. When asked what he wanted defendant said he required coloured lights. Witness served him- and the defen^^ tiien i left. Aboui half an liour later witness occasion to serve another'custom? He +hen went to the till, and f 8 half. V,l1L ,0 ,1e ,I? an" 01JP_J. the three half- Subsequently, he sent for the çlêrend¡).J' Subse9-uently, he sent for tT? ? and later in the ?y he ws .bJ _c to the shop, accompanied by his mother, who told him that she had searched the defendant, but found nothing. She added that if she found anything later she would bring it to the shop. She also stated that the defendant told her that a man was leaving the shop when he was entering. He identified the half-sovereign produced as similar to one of those which he placed in the purse. It ap- peared as if it had been in the fire. Defendant pleaded guilty. Defendant's father stated that after Lewis informed him of the theft he made a search in the house, but did hot find anything. He (witness) brought the case to light, and not the sergeant. He told Lewis to see the ser- geant about the case. Lewis: That was on the following night. In reply to Donoghue, Sergeant Lewis said that Donoghue came to him respecting the conduct of his wife, and not about the boy. Annie Donoghue, the mother, was then charged with feloniously receiving from her son three half-sovereigns, the monies of Thos. Lewis. Defendant pleaded guilty, and said the boy told her he found the money on the road. P.S. Lewis said that after seeing the son he took him to his mother. When charged, the mother said, "No; I did not get them." Wit- ness read over the boy's statement, and told defendant that he would have to arrest her. She then said, "Will you leave me till Mon- day, if I pay them back?" Witness replied, "No; I cannot." Defendant then produced a half-sovereign from a hole in her blouse, near the shoulder, and remarked, Here is one of them. I have spent the other two. I spent 3s. 6d. on a bottle of laudanum." Defendant said he1: husband would speak on her behalf. Mr. Donoghue said that in consequence of the excessive amount of laudanum his wife drank, she was incapable of looking after her- self. On Saturday morning she tried to take his life. In answer to the Bench, Superintendent Rogers reported previous convictions against the defendant in Manchester for drunkenness. Defendant: I have never been summoned before. It is all false. The Bench directed the Superintendent to make further inquiries, and the defendant was remanded in custody till Wednesday to await sentence. When the case was regumed on Wednesday, Supt. Rogers reported the following convic- tions against the defendant at Manchester:— Fourteen days for stealing a brush; six months for receiving stolen goods; £ 1 and costs for indecency; one month for illegal pawning: £1 or a month for theft of clothing; fourteen days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct; and three months for stealing clothing. Defendant said that three of the convictiong were wrong. The Bench said the defendant had a bad record, and she would be fined £1, or 14 days' imprisonment.

LOCAL WEDDING. I JONES- DA VIES. I (By our Lady Reporter.) I A very pretty wedding was solemnized at Tabernacle Congregational Chapel on Wednes- day morning, the contracting parties being Mr D. W. Jones, manager of the Villiers Tinplate Co., Ltd., Briton Ferry, and Miss Blodwen Davies, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Meudwy Davies, Station Road, Llanelly. The church was tastily decorated with flowers and palms, and the fully choral service was beau- tifully rendered. The rite was performed by the Rev. T. Eynon Davies, London (uncle of the bride), assisted by the Rev Gwylfa Roberts and the Rev. Gwynne Owen. The bride was given away by her father, and looked charm- ing in her rich gown of ivory satin, with over- dress of white silk crepe-de-chene, trimmed with exquisite metallic trimmings, and a white Aulle veil was arranged over a wreath of orange blossoms. She also carried a shower bouquet of choice carnations and lilies of the valley,, and wore a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride was attended by three bridesmaids—Miss Hattie Thomas, Miss Mary Morgan (cousin of the bride), and little Miss Beryl Phillips (niece of the bridegroom). They were becomingly attired in turquoise blue silk eoline, with under-dress of blue satin, and their black velvet picture hats were trimmed to correspond. They carried bouquets of pink carnations and lilies of the valley, and wore amethyst and pearl pendants, the gifts of the bridegroom, whilst Miss Phillips wore a gold bangle. The duties of best man were carried out by the Rev. R. S. Rogers, Mountain Ash. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. The happy couple then left for London and Brighton, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's travelling dress was a mole-coloured costume, and a mole-coloured velvet and satin hat to match. The presents were very numerous and costly. The wedding cake was supplied by Messrs. McVitie and Price, London, through their local agent, Mr. Phil Phillips, City Stores. As the bridal couple left the church Mr. Arthur G. Richmond played the Bridal March" on the organ.

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PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW?! [Will readers who contribute to this column I kindly forward us their name and address with the contribution, in order that we may I be able to establish the authenticity of their paragraphs ?] Why the Library Committee do not consider I the advisability of printing bookmarks cf their own ? —o— Whether it is remunerative to insert a couple of thousand from an outside firm for a couple of pounds ? —o— Why the police do not patrol some of the by-streets of an evening? —o— Whether they will relax their vigilance in the main streets for a while ? -0- Whether they are aware of the conduct of a couple of men in Albert Street in the evenings ? -0-- ) Why the Anchor Rovers did not fulfil their j fixture with the Oriental Stars on Saturday ? —o —' Whether the Oriental team is too hard a nut to crack? -0- Whether a lively time is expected at the next meeting of the Llanelly Junior League? —G—• Whether the conduct of a  a drunken ?- ??man towqrds -u near th, e Atnenssum Hall, on j Saturda y night, was justified? —o— Whether the gentleman who acquainted himself with the pedal extremities of the man in blue is likely to argue with a policeman in future? I —o— Whether the members of the Llanelly Foot- ball Club have brushed up their knowledge of French, preparatory to a chat with the French team at Stradey on Saturday week? —o— Whether the Oriental Stars will fete their admirers the evening following the match? —o— Whether the team to play Bordeaux is to be representative of the Oriental Stars team ? -0- Whether outside players are to be introduced to strengthen the organization? —u— .I Who were the two bootmakers who received some garden products by post recently? -0- Whether the young ladies will tie their par- cels neatly in future, in order to prevent the contents being exposed ? m- Whether the plans for the new Post Office have been amended ? What was the object in view with a certain chorister in a recent concert, who wore a solitary chrysanthemum ? -0- Was it an attempt to attract the attention of the fair members of the audience ? —o—• Who is the young lady, residing at Furnace, who adopts the unusual custom of escorting her lover on his homeward journey? —o— Whether the old order of things is to be re- versed ? -0- Why the committee of the Llanelly Football Club declined to give the reporters the names of the players selected to play Pill Harriers on Saturday? -0- Which of the members was responsible for the suggestion which led to this decision? —o—• Whether the spectators who frequent the Stradey have a right to know the names of the players ? —o— Why the Gas' Company thought fit to startle the inhabitants of the town on Tuesday after- noon ? —o— Who was responsible for the sudden disap- pearance of the light?

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