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II I— St. Clears Agricultural Show. HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL EVENT. The twenty-ninth annual show in connec- tion with the St. Clears Agricultural Society was held on Thursday, the 19th inst., in the field behind the Butchers' Anns. Last year St Clears had a very wet day, but this year the weather made amends, and the day was almost tropical. As a result there was a good attendance, and the result has, no doubt been favourable to the finance of the society. Mr W. H. Dempster, C.C., Laugharne, is the President of the Society, and fills the office with that ability which he displays in other departments of public life. Mr W. Harries, of the Railway Hotel, continues to discharge the secretarial duties with the same zeal and energy "which he has. thrown into the work for the last fifteen years. Mr L. P. Jones, of the L. and P. Bank, acts as treasurer, and the other officials are:—Vice- presidents: Morgan Jones, Esq., oe; W. S. G. Morris, Esq., Coomb; E. Jones, Esq Alanoravon; R. H. Harries, Esq.. M.F.H., The Croft; J. A. R. Broad wood, Eso., The Ma nsion, Laugharne. Committee Messrs John Carver, T.ecadw gan; B. Thomas, Pantdwfn, St. Clears; D. Davies, Waunhricks; J Williams, Eithinduon •Richards, Treventv; J. Phillips, Caerlleon; T. Mo rse, /Maesgwi da Henry Raymond, Laugharne; William Williams, Parkyiabbot; J. Thomas, Foxhole; D. T. Lewis, Pentiewyn T. Lewis, Alwche, Llanstephan Lewis, Clom- endy; J R John, Brixton; J. W. Harries, Pil roath; J. R. Thomas., Bwlchgwynt; D. Grif- fithss, Llwyndewi; Lewis Hanies, Peiiwch D. Thomas, Aiaescrwn, Mydi i-m E Stephens, The Grove, Lla nstephan; J. Philips, C.C., Cloth Hall H. L. Ha t ries, Aiylett Joseph Davies, Danygraig; Tom John, Pentre; W. Jenkins, Chemical Hall; Alfred W. Lewis,! M.RLC.V.S)., Phiillip^ Lewis, Pantglas; J. Davies, Llwynpiod, St. Clears; Dr R. L. Thomas, Hillside, Whitland; W. Davies, Wern; John Howells, Pant Mydrim William Rogers, Clogfrani St. Clears; J. Lewis, Morfa Bach; T. L. Harries, Penybont; H. Lewis, Pentowyn; H. Lewis, Pent re Farm. Veter inary Surgeon: Mr Alfred W. Lewis, M.R.C.V.S., Brooklands, St. Clears. j As is tissual at St. Clears, Black Cattle formed a highly successful featuie at the show Situated in the midst of the finest district in South AA ales for this breed, it always has a good lot of them to show. In the aged bull class, the first prize was awarded to the Mydrim syndicate for the well-known "Duke of Connau/ght." There is no need for us on this occasion to say anything of this famous bull to which we have referred in our report of the United Counties Agricultural Show, and on several other occasion. There was good competition in the cow class, nearly a dozen- really good exhibits facing the judges, Of these the best was that shown by Messrs Morris, of Wernbei ney, the well-known and highly successful breeders. This cow wli.c'i comes from a well-known (striain was also "3- served" for the champion prize, beiig placed second to 'Duke of Oonnaught." The shorthorns were also numerals: -.rd they included several well-known prize win- ners. In fact, nearly all who won prizes m this section had been successful at other shows in the district. It is useless for ny, fcnt really good shorthorns to come to St Clears. There was good competition in the yearling bull class in which Mr D. Thomas's "White Rosette," was closely followed by Mr Foot- man's "Towy N.C." In the various young classes there was really magnificent quality. Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, RhiAvfelen, Avon the challenge cup with his heifer calf, JUHI as he won this cup last year, it becomes his proper ty outright. Cart horses made the finest feature of the show, nearly every exhibit being of high merit In the brood mare class, there was a good entry. Mr J. Wynford Philipps, M.P., took the first prize with a three-year-old b.ut he had very little to spare to Mr Alfred Thomas who took the second, and also the tenant farmers' challenge cup. The best class of the carters, hwever, was the two-year-olds. Here there were lima If-a dozen between which the judge had the greatest difficulty in deciding, indeed all these, tojyhom he gave cards, were worthy of prizes. The number of entries of horses we,re;- Carters, 40; hackneys, 36; hunters, 26; colts 15; ponies, 8; harness class, 48; jumping, 13 The hackney classes contained some good animals, and there were several good hunters which of course, is nothing unusual at such a good hunting centre as St. Clears. The sheep Avere a lot which it would be difficult to match anywb^ c' 'r's ,■ "VJ vfn r y, 8t Laerlleon, and Mr Dris- coll, Pantygollen, who took the chief prizes ,are amongst the best breeders of sheep in the Principality. The judges were :-Hiiiitet-,s and Hack- neys, James Mitchell, Esq., Hereford, and James. Davies, Esq., Knowles Farm, Begelly; cart Horses, Mr John G. Harries, Esq., Pen ibont, Llangadock; shorthorn cattle and sheep, Messrs W. G. Thomas, Coedcaulaus, Begelly, :and W. A. Thomas, Trecor, Ferry- side; black cattle and pigs, Mr M. R. Harris Llaniithan, Alathry, and Ivor LI. Day^es Oerimoilon dairy produce, Miss C. LeAvis,' Hanton, HaverfordAvest. THE LUNCHEON. A public luncheon, was held in the afternoon in a tent on the field. The chair was occu- pied by the President (Mr Dempster). After the usual loyal toasts had been pro- posied and dulty honoured, the President pro posed the toast of the judges which was Avell received. Mr Mitchell, in replying, said that the hack neys were a very good lot. In many of the classes they came very close together and took a lot of judging. Mr J. C. Harries said that he was the only one who had to judge single-handed. He could speak very highly of the heavy horses, especially tlhe two-year-olds which gave him a lot of trouble,; everyone of them was worthy of a prize. He was quite certain, that the day of the horse was coming (hear, hear). He referred them to the fact that in London horses were re-placing motor buses, so that the noble animal had a future before him. Mr W. G. Thomas said that the sheep were very good, and so were the shorthorns—es- pecially the younger classes. He was glad to find that Mr John Lloyd Morgan had taken so many prizes (laughter) although he learn ed that it was not Mr John Lloyd Morgan, M.P., was the winner. Mr G. P. Rodh proposed the toast of "Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P." He expressed a hope that Mr Lloyd Morgan, M.P., would take to farming in his spare time, and would show a good bull which would take a prize (laughter). Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, after thanking Mr Roch for propsing the toast, and the company for honouring it, said that it was a compli- ment which was not very often paid him, and he consequently appreciated it all the more. He did not see any prospect of his taking to farming. His friend, the late Mr Pug|h, of Manoravon, had prophesied that he Avould one day take to farming, because (Mr Pugh said) lawyers always took to farming when they made money. All he (Mr Lloyd Mor- gan) could say was that he was still a consid- erable distance from taking to farming. He iregreted the absence of Mr Lloyd -Morgan, of RhiAvfelen, AA11IO had given him a lot of credit to which he was not entitled. He did not intend to infliot a speech on them. Long speeches were all very well when the shows were bad and the Aveather unfavourable, out not under such circumstances as they had to- day. He had to listen to a good many speeches, and know ing their effect on the tern per, he would be merciful to his audience. He might address them on the legislation -affecting agriculture but he would not do so He might have an opportunity before lorn-' of speaking on such a subject. There Aval one duty which was always honoured in the observance and not in the breach, and that was to propose "Success to the St. Clears Ag ricultunal Society." The show seemed to l>e making strides in the right direction which was a cause of congratulation to them. He proposed the toast, coupled ivith the name of the President. The President, in responding, said that he thought they ought to amalgamate with the .Whitland Society, and hold the show in turns He thought that Laugharne ought also to have a turn. Laugharne is only as far from St. Clears as St Clears is from" Laugharne. The Laugharne people supported the show and they ought to get a little encouragement Dr Thomas proposed the toast of the Visi- tors coupled with tfie name of Mr Owen Phillips, M.P., Mr Owen Philipps, M.P., said that he be- lieved they ought to do Avliat they could -to support Agrrcultunal Shows. He" did so with very great pleasure. He realised that the lice of a WeMi farmer was a very hard one, and anything Avhich tended to make him get a little better price for his animals ten- ded to make that life easier. For that reasn and that reason only, he took the great inter est in the show. He lived just over the bord er in Pembrokeshire, but his wife came from that district and for that reason he took the greatest interest in St. Cl^irs.—Mr Owen Philipps concluded by proposing the toast of the 'Secretary," which Avas very Avell received The following is tho PRIZE LIST. CATTLE (BLACK BREED). For the best bull, exceeding two years: 1, Messrs Davies, Thomas and How ells, Mydrim "Duke of Connaught" 2, Mr W. Williams, E. thi nduon- iss.a. For the best yearling Bull: Mr P. Leiws, Pantglas, "Mydrim, 2, Mr G. Phillips, Moor, Wliitland. For the best Cow in Milk or to calve within three months from the day of the Show 1, Messrs Morris Werixberney, Llanboidy 2, Mr J.W. Harries, Pilroath; vii.c., Messrs J. and S. Thomas, Bwlchgwynt. For the best two year old heifer; must calve before 1st !Nl,ay, 1908 1, Messrs J. and D. Davies, Danygraig, Mydrim 2, Mr J. W Harries, Pilroath; v.h.c, Mr Levi Davies, We llolellfawr, Llanboidy; h.c., Mr W. Williams, Eithiuduonissa. For the best yearling heifer: 1, Messrs J. and S. Thomas; 2, Mr David Evans, Dyffryn Llanboidy; vhc., Messrs J. and S. Thomas. For the best pair of yearling steers: 1, Mr Thomas Morse, Maesgwrda 2, Mr Phil- lip Thomas, Gorse; vhc., Mr G. Phillips. For the best bull calf under 12 months old: 1, 2, and vhc., ^lessis J. and D. Davies, Dany graig lie., Mr John Phillips, Caerleon. For the best heifer calf under 12 months old: 1. Messrs J. and. S. Thomas; 2, vhc., Mr W. Williams, E' t.Iiiiidtion,issa. Challenge Cup, given by Owen Philipps, Esq., M.P., Amroth Castle, for the best black beast in the above classes, to be ii-oji tAvice, not Jn- the same animal. Winner 1905, Mr J. W. Harries, Pilroath; 1906, Mr J. Williams, Eithinduon 1907, 1, Messrs Davies, Thomas and HOAVCIIS, ■Mydrian, "Duke of Connaught" r., Messrs Morris, Weniherney. For the best bull, exceeding two years 1, Mr Davrid Howells, Pant, Mydrim. For the best yearling bull: 1, .Mr David Thomas, Blaeniffan, PonitantAvn, 1 White Rosette," 2, Mr J. E. Footman, Hafodwen, "Towy K.C." vhc., Mr James Davies, Llwyn piod, St. Clears; he., Mr D. H. Thomas, Star ling Park, Carmarthen. For the best cow jn milk, or to calve within three months from day of show: 1, Mr David Thomas, Blaenyfan; 2, vlic., and he., Mr James Davies, Lhvynpiod. For the best two year old heifer, to calvo before 1st May, 1908: 1, Arhc., Mr W. Thomas Big House, Pendine. 2, Mr W. Davies, Wern Bankyfelin. For the best yearling heifer: 1, Mr David Hoii-ells, Pant; 2, Mr W. Davies, Posty-isaf; For the best pair of yearling steers: 1, Mr W. Davies, Posty-isaf 2, Mr H. L. Harries, Mylett; vlie., Mr G. Phillips, Hoor. For the best bull calf, under 12 months old 1, Mr John Lloyd Morgan, lthlwfeleii, Aber gwili; 2, Mr D. Thomas, Blaenyfan; vhc., Mr LeAvis Harries, PenWch. For the best heifer calf, under 12 months old: 1, Mr J. Lloyd Morgan; 2, Mr David Evans j Dyffryn, Llanboidy. Challenge cup, given by Capt Buckley, Cas tellgorvod, for the be&t beast in Classe6 9 to 16, to be ii-oii twice, not by the same animal, Winner, 1906, Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiw- felen 1907, Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, RhiAvfelen. Special prize, a Biscuit Barrel, given by Messrs Joseph Ashworth and Sons, Ltd., Frodsham Works, Cheshire, for the best animal in Classes 3, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 13, and 16, the property of a tenant farmer residing within a radius of six miles of St. Clears 1, Mr Morris, Wernbernev, Llanboidy. CART HORSES. r or the best Brood Mare, with her foal at foot: 1st, Mr J. Wynford Philipps, Lydstep Haven, Penally, "Lydstep Bloom"; 2, Mr A Thomas, Maesyprior; vhc., Mr D. HoAvell Thomas, Starling Park; Carmarthen. For the best Suckling colit or filly: 1, Mr J. Wynford Phillips., M.P., "Lydstep Aurea" 2, Air Alfred Thomas, Maesvprior; vlic., Mr S. B. Thomas, Pantdwfn. For the best Three-year-old gelding or filly: 1, Mr J. Wynfoixl Philipps, M.P. 2, Mr John Thomas, Penrallt, Llanfallteg: vlw, Mr Jolm 7>L;H.V. n-i, v«jc., and he., Lewis Harries, PenAA'eh. For the best Two-year-old gelding or filly: 1, and vhc., Mr J. T. illiams. Grove; 2, and vhc., Mr John Phillips, Caerlleirm • vb., Mt \V_ Bevies, Wern, Bankyfelm; he., Mr W. E. Evans, Priory If Haven. lor the best Yearling colt or filly: 1 Mr p -2;, Ph;1)rs\ :vI1'P-' lydstep; 2," Mr'John Griffiths, Cochybaiiis, Llangain; he., Mr G. Phillips, Moor, Whit land. Challenge Cup, given by Mr J. Wynford Philipps, M.P., for the best exhibit in the above classes; the property of a tenant rainier or a freeholder Avho makes a livino- bv farming: 1, and r., Mr Alfred Thomas, Maes- ypnor. 01Clmnr1rPlon Silver Medal offered by the Shire Horse Society for wie best mare or! filh; or filly foal, in the show, entered or I eligible for entry in the Shire Horse Stud SppJ: Mr A. Thoms; r., Mr J. Wynford P,h i I I PIAS. HAOKXEYS eXOT HUNTERS). For the best Brood Mare Avith her foal at foot: 1 Messrs 1. and J. James, Travelyr- hycli, Mydrim 2, Mr W. E. Evans, Priory House, Milford Haven; vhc., Mr J. Evans Ffairfield House lie., Mr in. Rees, Cetihin For the best Suckling Colt or filly; 1, Mr G. 1 rotheroc-Beynon, Trewern 2, Mr D K Reera 1!03, •Villa, AVtolaml; vhc., Mr' 3. Evans, Ifairfield House; he., Mr W E. Evans, Priory House, Milford HaA-en. For the best Two-year-old Gelding or Filly: 1 Mr jft m. Rees, Cotliin 2, Mr D. Davies, Waunbncks; vhc., Mr Henry Lewis, Pen- to win he., 'Mr G. G. Gibby, Lan, Llan- ooidj. [ For the best Yearling Colt or Filly: 1 Mr Henry Rees, Springfield Stud, Haver- foi-dii-est 2, Mr J. Howells, Ostry; vhc., Mr liiomas_EA-ans, Llwynfilltir, PontantAvn; he., Mr D. Davies, Wa'Uixl>riok&« Challenge Cirp, given by Mr W. E. Lloyd, Liverpool for the best Hackney in the above classes. lo he won. twice, but not by the same animal: 1, Mr H. Rees, Haverford- I west; 2, Jfr W. Rees, Ce-thin. HUNTERS. F the best mare ^or the best Brood mare with her foal at foot: 1, Mr J.. John, Sunny Hill Nar- bei-th; 2, Mi l) Howell Thomas, Starling Paik, Carmarthen; vhc., Mr Wm. Williams, Eithinduonissa; lie., Mr John Lewis, CJo mendy, Llangain. For the best Suckling Colt or Filly oalcu- [f; to,™,ak(v :1 ;er l, Mr J. w. John q Mr D. Howell Starling Park, Carmarthen; vhc., Mr John 1 Carver Trecadwgan; c., Mr Win. Williams, Eithi n d uon I ss a. For the best Two-year-olcl Gelding or Fillv calculated to make a Hunter: 1, Mr J C. Morris, Mounton, Templeton; 2, Mr John Lewis, Clomendy, Llangain; 3, Mr Prothero- ?tn,r T»reTC',H;- r" Air D■ HoAvell Thomas, otai ling Park, Carmiarthen. lated +the YSt Yeorhn" Colt or Fll]y calcn- Wil}Lm,m^-a ,Hunter: Mr William 1 'OU,S,a; 2' Mr J' Carv«' 1' or the best Hunter, not exceedino- 5 vears Mi-W° JTP °7er-go^d hurdle: 1 Sir J C fcibbon Cintr'c^eTkt0U; 2' Ml" Jolm 2'Mr phiiip fefKl: r" Mr E- 8- Champion Silver Medal for the best Af.,™ 0.- rilly'dmpcrkl Hunter Stud Book?: R. L. Thomas, Hillside, Whitland r Mr T John, Naiiberth. Champion Silver Medal foL. best Colt or Geldmg (Imperial Hunter Stud Book): 1 Mr v Morris Mou;iton, Templeton; 2, Mr J Lewis, CI o m en dy, Tj.a n gain. COBS. For the best Cob Mare or Gelding, to be' ridden (not exceeding 15 hands high): ] Mr Morns Thomas, Coedllys, Llanginning; 2, Air W.J. Evans, Lower Sourt; vhc., Mr Jones, TvgAvyn. Cardigan; he., Mr John: Rogers, Xantyci. PO-NIES. For the best Pony, Gelding, or Mare, and not exceeding 13.2 hands high, to be ridden: 1, Air John Griffiths, Lydstep Stud Farm lenally 2, Mr Wm. Jones, Tygwyn, Cardi- gan vhc., Mr W m. Williams, Eithinduou he., Mr JoIhll Scourfield, Blaenweriiddu. HARNESS CLASS. For the best Gelding or Mare, to be driven in harness, not to exceed 15 hands: 1, Mr W. J. Evans, Lower Court; 2, Mr William Jones, Tygwyn, Cardigan; vhe., Messrs S. and B. Thomas, Fantdwfn.— For the (Bit Gelding or Mare, to be driven in harness (open to tenant farmeis and tradesmen only) 1, Mr Thomas Evans, Rhydycbain, Liang-inn:ck; 2, Mr H. Rees, Springfield Stud, flaverfordwesi; vhc., Mr D. E. llecves, Rcae Villa, Whitland. Special prize, given by Mrs Hair'es, The Railway Hotel, lor the .best turn-out driven by a Lady: lt Mr D. E. Rees, Whitland; 2, Air H. Rees, Springfield Stud, Haverford- wffit; r., Mr John Griffiths, Lydstep Stud Farm, Penally. JUMPING CLASS. For the best Juniper: 1, and 2, Mr Philip Lewis, Pantglas. For the best Jumpeij not. exceeding 15 hands: 1, Mr Philip Lewis, Pantglas; 2, Mr J. Henry Thomas., Great Hill. SHIDEP (SHORT WOOL). For the best Ram, aged: 1, Mr J. Phillips, Caerlleon; 2, Mr George Morris, Rose Cottage, Miltord Haven; vhe., Mr John F Scourneld, Blaenweriiddu. For the best Yearling Ram: 1, Mr C. Driseoll, Pantygollen, Whitland; 2, Mr G. Morris, Rose Cottage, Milford Haven; vhc., Air John Phillips, Caerlleon. For the best Ram Lamb 1, and 2, Mr C. Pantygollen, Whitland; vhe., Mr John TlionWs, Penrallt, LlanfaHteg. For the hest Pen of Three Aged Ewes: 1, Mr C. Driscoll, Pantygollen, Whitland; 2, Mr John Thomas, Penrallt. For the best Pen of Three Yearling Ewes: 1, and 2, divided between Air John Thomas, Penrallt and Mr C. Driscoll, Pantygollen. For the best Pen of Three Ewe Lambs 1, Mr G. Moiris, ROSJ Cottage, Alilford Haven; i 2, Air C. Driseoll, Pantygollen, Whitland. Special prize, value tl 5s, given by Messrs AleD on gall Bros., Manchester, for the best pen of Three Sheep, any age or breed, the same to have been dipped with McDougall's Dip: 1, Mr C. Driscoll, Pantygollen, Whit- land. PIGS. For the best Long-eared Boar: 1, Mr Wm. Morgan, Ricket, Abernant; 2, Mr J. L. Thomas, Pilmatwr, Whitland; vlic., Mr C. Driseoll, Pantygoilen. For the best Long-eared Sow: 1, Mr B. Davies, CiaigAven; 2, Air J. L. Thomas, Pil- mawr, Whitland; vlic., Mr C. Driseoll, Pantygollen. For the best Short-eared Boar: 1, and vhc, Dr Rowland L. Thomas, Hillside, Whitland; 2, Mr Philip Lewis, Pantglas; lie., Air Wm. Alorgan, Rickett, Abernaint. For the best Short-eared Sow: 1, and vhc., Dr Rowland L. Thomas, Hillside; 2, Dr R. L. [Thomas; he., Mr James Anthony, Bryn- heulog. DAIRY PRODUCE. For the best Caslk of Butter of not less than 401bs: 1, Mr G. Phillips, Glynteg, Llanyhri; i 2, Mr John Llewellyn, Asgood; vhc., Mr D. W. Lewis, Pentiwyn; he., Mrs T. L. Phillips Rhosgoch, Whitland. For the best Basket of not less than 21bs of Fresh Butter in pounds: 1, Mr J. Llewellyn, Asgood; 2, Mr J. Howells, Ostry; vhc., Mr James Anthony, Brynheulog; he., Mr W. cl Davies, Wern, Bankyfelin. Best 281bs of Cheese (Messrs Fullwood and Bland, London): 1, Mrs Lewis, Pomtantw n, IvidAvelly; 2, Air T. S. Morse, Ala esgAvrda; v he., Mr James Anthony, Brynheulog. Best Cheese, made Avith their Rennet (through Mr Jenkins, chemist): 1, Mrs E. Lewis, Poutantwn Farm, KidAvelly; r., Mr T. S. 'Morse. Butter, coloured Aviith their Oleo Butter Colorine) 1. Air" James Anthony, Bryn- heulog; r., Air John Llewellyn, Asgood.

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