The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

MARKETS. January 20th and 2Stb, 1881). CORN. CARMARTHEN, Saturday. -(AV ai. Pugh's Report) -The supply of all kinds of grain was small, and sold at the following prices:—Wheat, 35s to Jûs j barley, 2.Ss to 30s; white oats, 18s to 20s; black, oats, 1Gs to ISs. CARDIFF, Saturday.—A quiet trade for both Eng- lish and foreign wheats at prices slightly in favour of buyers. Fiat maize was 3d per qr cheaper, Round ditto was rather dearer. Barley was 3d p, r qr lower. 0 tts and beans were unaltered. GLOUCESTER, Saturday.—There was again a plen- tiful supply of English wheat on offer at our market to-day, and prices, even of good samples, which were exceptional, favoured buyers. Foreign was very dull, and generally 6d to Is per qr lo ver. Grinding barley was q.¡iet at about last week's prices. Round maize was firm, but flat was cheaper. Oats were slow. LONDON, Monday.—Very little enquiry for English wheat. White quoted 33s to 36., red, 303 to 33s per qr. A retail business in foreign wheat at late rates. Flour inactive. American, if anything, rather cheaper on the week. Barley dull sale. Oats dull, owing to large arrivals. Maize, beans, and peas, quiet and unaltered. Arrivals:—British wheat, 2,922 qrs; barley, 5,512 qrs; oats, 751 qrs; maize, 320 qrs; malt, 20,700 qrs; beans, 1,239 qrs; peas, 606 qrs; flour, 19,544 sacks. Foreign wheat, 45,077 qrs; barley, 17,o(»7 qrs; oats, 14,032 qrs; maize, 3S,778 qiv; malt, nil; beans, 3,938 qrs; peas, 3,310 qrs; flour, 7,878 sacks; no barrels. CATTLE. Lonuox, Monday.—Beast trade opened very slow, and continues so, prices being rather lower than last Monday, top value 4s lOd per Sibs; a clearance probable. British arrivals comprise 80 Scotch, 170 Irish, 1,000 Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, 1,0/0 Midland, Home and Western countics. Sheep trade firm, but slow at late values. Fair, steady trade for calves. Pigs quiet. Milch cows, £ 14 to £ 28 each. Beef, 2s 4d to 4s lOd mutton, 3s 4d to 0s 6d; veal, 3s 8d to 5s 4d pork, 2s Od to 4s per 8lbs. Beasts, 2,600; sheep, 8,670; 1 calves, 50; pigs, 10; including forelgn-beasts, 280; calves, 10. POULTRY. MONITODTH, Saturday.-At our market to-day there was a short supply of poultry, eggs, and otler farm produce, and the demand being brisk the market was practically clear by noon. The following were the quotations :—Hen's eggs, 12 to 13 for Is. Dressed poultry: Fowls from Is Od to 5s 6d per couple, or 8d per lb ducks, from 5s Od to 6s 6d per couple; geese, lOd per lb; turkeys, 11 lid per lb. j DEAD MEAT. LONDON, Saturday—Fair supplies on offer this morning, and trade slow, a clearance being difficult owing to the mild weather. Beef, 2s 8d to la Od; prime Scotch do, 4s to 4s 2d; mutton, 2s 8d to 5s Id; veal, 3s Od to 5s 2d; large pork, 3s to 3s 8d; small pork, 3s lOd to 4s 2d per Slbs. BUTTER. CARMARTHEN, Saturday.—(Win. Pugh'a Report) There was a fair supply of cask butter at our market on Saturday last, which sold at for finest quality f om Is Id to Is 2Jd. per lb. Inferior sorts sold at from Ud to Is Od per lb. Fresh market pound butter, Is 3d to Is 5d. CORK, Saturday. Ordinary: Firste, 137s; Seconds, 129s Mediums, 118s; thirds, 115s.; fourths, 94s. In market-88 firkins, 5 kegs, 1 mild. CHEESE. CARMARTHEN, Saturday.—(Wm. Pugb's Report.) —A fair supply of cheese, which sold at from 20s to 23s per cwt., according to (juality. IIOPS. WORCESTER, Saturday.— We had several planters at market to-day offering their growths still un- sold, which consist principally of low and diseased samples; but there is not much disposition on the part of merchants to buy this class, and very little business resulted. Good medium samples, when offered at reasonable prices, sell readily. WOOL. BRADFORD, Monday.—This is a waiting market, in which much depends on the opening of the London sales. If, as is expected, prices go firm, values here will be maintained. There is less business passing, but the machinery is kept well employed, especially on home trade and yarns made from colonial wools. The export trade is quiet, aud has been disappointing all. The yarn and piece trade is healthy, with frequent orders of dress goods. POTATOES. I LONDON, Monday.—Supplies continue quite equal to requirements, trade being quiet, but steady for all desirable qualities. Scotch regents 80s to I 120s; English ditto, 65s to 100s; magnums, 60s to 120s; Hebroas, 70s to 115s; champions, 50s to 80i per ton. I

THEN AND XOW.—Taught byaIoog andexteusive experience which commenced some 50 years ao-o the firm of world renowned wholesale Tea Merchants and Importers, Horniman A Co., London, pay great attention to giving not only Tea. that is always yoofl alike, but best value for money. Seeing is believing, bnt truth is in the tasting it is no new fact that /fomnium's Pure Tea is preferred by many thousands of tea drinkers who pay the moderate price of two shillings a pound or upwards for this favourite beverage. Horniman's Pure Tea is more enjoyable, more wholesome, more economical, and more life sustaining than inferior tea so often supplied. Horniman's Tea in packets is sold by Agents, in this locality — Carmarthen, E. J. Williams, Chemist, 7 Guildhall-square; J. If. Smith and Co., 19, Queen-street; and J. B. Richards, Druggist, 16, Lammas-street. Llanelly, Roes, .Hook-seller Llandilo, Lewis, Compton House. Swansea, Evans, Clemist; Jones, Chemist. Parlby, Chemist. Kid- welly, Davids, Tea Dealer. Pembroke Dock, Tucker, Commericial-row. Merthyr, Stephens, Chemists, High-street. Bnrry Port, Badger, Sta- tioner. I

NOTES OX FAR ill NO A GARDENING. j Wo iuvite readers of THE JOURNAL who may be I desirous of obtaining information on cither of the above subjects to send questions which will be duly inserted aud answered as promptly as possible. Each question should be written on a separate sh'_>et of paper, on one side only, and authenticated by the name and address of the writer, not for the purpose of publication, but merely to attest its bona fide character. The subject of the query should be indicated by a title. Questions upon ibstract matters of law, being outside the province of this column, caunot be entertained. Any readers interested in agricultural subjects, whose experience qualifies them to answer the above are solicited to do so; and are requested to give the number and title of the query to which they reply. The name and addiess of the writer should accompany answers also. SEED FOR SPRING CROPS. It is now, or within the next few weeks, that the effects of the unfortunate harvest of 1888 will be most fuliy realised. Farmers are making preparations for the sowing of spring crops which, roughly speaking, constitute some three-fourths of the entire cereal crop of the United Kingdom. Field operations are further advanced .than is often the case at this season of the year, and the chief anxiety for the present is with regard to the quality of the seed from last year's crop. The selec- tion of seed will be a difficult and doubiful matter. Even grain that seemed tolerably good and sound when stacked is in many cases turning out disappointing when dressed. A great many iariiiet-s wiii require to buy seed. They cannot depend on home grown grain. Where this is the case let all vigilance attend the transaction. A change of seed is to be commended now and again, but it has, we regret to say, been mere a matter of necessity than commendation for some years past. This will be the ninth or tenth time in the course of eleven or twelve years in which seed has bad to be procured from earlier districts in some of the higher lying parts of Scotland. The changing of seed, as a rule, is greatly undervalued by farmers, and as a natural consequence it is not so widely prac- ticed as it should be. In buying seed it is well that it should come from an earlier to a later climate. Another essential point in purchasing seijd is to know the character of the soil that produced it. Let it come, if possible from a lighter to a heavier soil, i.e., from gravelly I c ZD land to clays or loam, and the result of such a change will prove its wisdom in one year's time. Whether the seed be home-grown or imported, it should be sown a little thicker than usual. Thick sowing is not always desirable, but from half a bushel to a bushel extra per acre, especially in the case of oats, might be the means of averting thin and irregular brairding. Then every attention should be given to the dressing of thegrain. A thorough dressing will remove any positively dormant seed. The time of sowing must, of course, be governed by circumstances. Much diversity of opinion exists on this point but we are strouyly in favour of early sowing, especially i s the latter end of April and the month of May are usually so trying upon the tender plants as they are just beginning to peer through the sod. With barley at least, the cat-lit-st s iwings, as a rule, produce the best quality of grain.—Mark Lane Express. THE AMERICAN MAIZE CROP. The value of the American maize crops for 1887 and 1888 total up an aggregate of ,t,268,OOO,OOO. With this marvellous annual ) accretion of agricultural wealth, it is easy to see how the United States are paying off their national debt at the rate of Y,30,000,000 a year, notwithstanding protective tariffs, which are so much objected to in this country. FARMERS AND SPARROWS. At the annual meeting of the Wirral Farmers' Club, held at Birkenhead, the secretary reported that during the year .£18 had been spent in the destruction of sparrows in the club's district. The sparrows were paid for at the rate of 3d. to 6d. per dozen, I and the number destroyed was close upon 13,000. SHEEP FARMING. The agricultural returns for 1888 suggest l 0?3 the possibility of what, a few years ago, would have seemed to be an impossibility, nimely, our dependence on foreigners for our sheep supply. We are given the total num- ber of sheep in the different countries in the world, and it certainly seems that the number of sheep is slowly, but surely, diminishing. In the United Kingdom the difference between 1887 and 1888 is, in round numbers, about half a million less in 1888 then in 1887, the total number being, 1887, 29,4000,000; 1888, 28,900,000. This may not be very serious, but it is a substantial decrease, and it is especially important when we consider that the United Kingdom is the a country that standi fourth in the world for its number of sheep, Australia being the largest with 79,000,000, then Russia forty- six and a half millions, the United States with forty-three and a half millions, only one other country, France, twenty-two and a half millions, has over twenoy million sheep. In all Europe there appear to be but 150,000,000 sheep, of which the United Kingdom and France have over T>0,000,000; Russia, with forty-six millions, nearly equals them. The United Kingdom comes next with twenty- nine and a half millions, then France with twenty-two and a half millions, Germany with nineteen millions, Austria-Hungary with fourteen millions, Italy with eight and a half millions. The question at once arises, as the United Kingdom has seventy-seven and a half milllion acres and 28,000,000 sheep, it is either much overstocked or foreign couutries arc much understocked. Thus the total area of Austria-Hungary is eighty-three million acres, the number of sheep for 1881, the last year for which the returns arc, is fourteen and a half millions. In each country the number seems decreasing. In Russia the sheep in the last return are nearly a million less than the previous return, while the United States has declined from fifty millions in 1884 to forty-three millions. Australia shows an increase. There the number of sheep is rapidly increasing—something like twenty millions between 1881 (fifty-nine millions) and 1887 (seven-nine millions), but in the Old World the number of sheep seems declining. With the Australian increase and the frozen meat trade the danger of a sheep famine is probably remote, but still the ques- tion of the supply of sheep is one of so much importance that we are sure we are doing 0 good service in calling attention to it. In England and Wales the area of pasture land has increased, while the number of sheep has decreased. In England from 16,400,000 (in 1887) to 15,700,000 (in 1888); in Wales 2,740,000 (in 1887) to 2,737,000 (in 1888), The falling-off is most remarkable in lambs, which have decreased from six and a half millions to 6,333,000, and, in Wales, from j 935,000 to 897,000. This is ascribed, to some extent, to a bad lambing season, owing I to the late winter of 1888, the mountainous or hilly countries suffering especially. One other reason is said to have been a great mortality among the lambs arising from in- < suflicienl food. Keep being scarce, and the 1 loot crop having failed, the food for the ewes ran short; the result was a large mortality among the lambs from want of proper nourish- ment; in other words, the falling-oft. in the number of lambs is owing to starvation.— Laud and Wafer. THE FLOWER GARDEN. The unusual amount of foggy weather that lias for a long time prevailed is having a dire- tul effect on bedding plants in cold frames. Of course in heated pits the exclusion of dam is an easy matter by firing and ventilation in the day time. In unheated pits the only course to be pursued is to remove every vestige of decayed matter as often as possible. and as a prevet tive against the spread of mil- dew scatter sulphur freely about the Avails and floors. Verbenas and Violas are the plants which suffer most from damp, but picking them over frequently, and the ap- plication of sulphur scarcely ever fails to save them. Tender bedding plants now require strong heat to start them into growth for the t, Z5 production of cuttings. The old stock-plants of Alternanthera, Coleus, and Iresine should be destroyed as soon as they have produced the batch of cuttings, and from. these cuttings the entire stock required should be pro- pagated, because old plants do not make any- thing like the same free growth which spring- struck plants do. The following are amongst those that should now be propagated, pro- vided good cuttings are to be had: — .Heliotrope, Ageratum, Petunia, Lobelia, and Pelargonium. The last named strike best in a dry warm atmosphere, and without the. covering of propagating glasses or sashes", 1 All the others require amoint warmth ami should never be allowed to flag even whilst being put in as cuttings. Gardeners' Chronicle. WORK FOR THE WEEK. A few roses in very warm and. sheltered places may be pruned now on the chance of their affording some early flowers if not checked by late frosts, but there is plenty oi time for the bulk yet. The beds or sites for choice shrubs, or roses,, etc., to be planted in the spring should be prepared now on the first opportunity that the weather offer's of doing the work easily and well. It is not a good plan to plant on newly trenched ground, and yet it should have been thoroughly stirred up previously, while in the case of a poor soil re- quiring manure this should be worked in some time previous to planting. Leaf mould is always to be preferred for choice shrubs, but this cannot always be obtained; if this is the case, decayed or half-decayed spent brewer's hops would be much better than manure that is at all fresh or rank. Prepare also beds for planting Ranunculus next month, and also for herbaceous subjects to be planted in the spring.—Farm Field and lire- side. HIXTS ON FORCING VEGETABLES. As some readers who possess the facilities for so doing may be making preparations for I forcing vegetables, a few hints on the subject may be opportune. In making hotbeds for the purpose, discretion as to the state of the weather must be used. For instance, as the days lengthen, and the sun iralus power, less material is requisite than at the present time. In making up a hotbpd, first measure out its size, allowing it a foot or eighteen inches larger than the frame, and drive a stake down at each corner. Then shake a layer of the manure and leaves, or whatever is used, all over the space, a foot in depth, and give it H moderate treading. Then spread another layer, and again tread, and so on until the requisite height has been reached. It may be as well to mention that the beds should be" from four to five feet in height at this period. ( but later in the season a foot less will suffice. It is important that the pressure should be equally applied, or the bed will settle un- evenly, It is also necessary that the bed should be made firm, as this is the principal means of regulating the heat. If not put together with sufficient firmness, it will heat. 0 too violently for a time, and then become so cold as to be useless for its intended object. On the other hand, if the manure is not elastic, the heat may not rise sufficiently to do any useful work. What is wanted is a regular, steady fermentation, and to obtain this there must be a certain amount of air in the bed. It will thus be seen that the ques- tion of pressure in hotbed-making is an impor- tant one. As regards the right kind of, material for hotbeds, the best arrangement for forcing vegetables will be equal parts of leaves and stable manure but anything that will generate heat, when thrown in a heap, may be utilised for this purpose. When the bed is made, the frame should be.put on, and some soil, to the depth of six or eight inches, placed over the surface of; the manure. Put the lights on, and keep moderately cose until fermentation begins, and then a little air may he admitted. When the heat is less violent, seakale, asparagus roots, kc., may be placed in, which, if kept moderately dark and close, will quickly commence to grow. Carrots and radishes may also be grown thus.—Amateur (j'ardeainy.

AN S W E R S IASTE OF TURNIPS IN MiLK. Dairymaid is informed by a correspondent that the taste of turnip cannot be altogether obviated, but it can be much lessened by feeding imme- diately after instead of before milking, and by putting a little saltpetre in the milk.

CARMARTHEN COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. »SATiiuMv. --liefnrc Messrs G. Philipps, J. L. Philipps, and O. W. Jones. ILLEGAL Houus. Henry Beynon, Llwydlo, Ponthenry It; Emmanuel, Shnpfach, Ponthenry, and David I Howell, Bolahaul, Llanelly, colliers, were fined 3s. Gd and costs, for being present on licensed premises of the Macnamara Arms, on the 0th of January.

NON-MAINTENANCE. David Jones, 31, Dillwyn street, Llanelly, was ordered to pay Is. a week towards the maintenance of his parents.

CARMARTHEN BOROUGH POLICE COURT. MONDAY. — Before the Mayor (Mr Howell Howells), Messrs J. Hughes, and J. Howell Thomas. I DKUNK. I Daniel Ray, Mill-street, was fmed 10s. and costs, for being drunk and disorderly in Blue- street, on the night of the 19th inst.—Mary Jones, fisher woman, was fined a like auiount, for a similar offence in Guildhall-square, on the 24th inst. UNSEASONABLE SALMON. George Lewis, behinder at the Tinworks, ad- mitted taking an unseasonable salmon in the tinworks waste," and was fined 5a. and costs. TI ESDAV. Before the Mayor, and Mr J. Hughes. ANOTHER DRUNK. Martha Thomas, fisherwoman, was fined 10s. and costs, for being drunk and disorderly in Nott-square, on Monday afternoon. (

_u OUR LAUGHARNE LETTER. I (BY ABERCORUAN). 1 Laugharne, Tuesday. The election for a County Councillor to re- present the Laugharne division on the County Council took place at the National School- room on Thursday (24th ult.), the returning officer being Mr W. Morgan Griffiths, solici- tor, Carmarthen. There were 328 voters on the register, and out of this number 273 I recorded their votes, bein a much larger number than was anticipated. Unfortunately j for the Conservative candidate a clerical error in making out the register was the means of depriving him of a large number of true and loyal supporters. Then, again, there we! e several sick who could not coiii up to poll, as well as m my absentees, who had promised to give Mr Falkener their support. All these adverse circumstances tended natura'ly to militate against the return of our candidate; but, notwithstanding, it is a pleasure to record that the Conservatives of Laugharn fought a good fight for Constitutionalism, and, though beaten, they are neither disheartened nor dis- couraged, for they have co:ue out of the con- test with clean hands and a clear conscience With heavy odds against us, and in the face of exceptional disadvantages, the wonder is that we did so well. The polling commenct.d at 8 a.m., and continued steadily throughout the day, and the enthusiasm infused into the proceedings was certainly all on the side of Mr Falkener's supporters. This was t'spe- cially noticeable on the arrival of Mr Morgan Jones, the genial squire of Llanniiloe, who had come down from his estate in Car- j digandfcire to support Mi- Falkener's Candida- j ture. The squire—who has just Waeie a member of the Cardiganshire County. Cown- cil--was, greeted withJottd cheeps as be drove through fcbetown. JUanddower oarae up well to the poll, and I am firmly convinced that a gooilynumber, much more than we expected—must have voted for Mr Falkener; Llansadurnen, on the other hand, must have gone almost en bloc for Mr Morse. Up to 6 p.m., it was evident that the Conservative candidate had polled the greater number of votes, but, after that, our opponent's chances went up with a bound. A large crowd had now gathered near the polling booth, and as the clock struck the first stroke of eight loud cheers went up, repeated again and again, and the greatest excitement prevailed. The counting of the votes proved an anxious time for the expectant crowd outside, as the sup- porters of both candidates were eqtiallv sanguine of success. At 8.45 the poll was declared by the returning officer, as given in our list in another column. Mr Morse subsequently addressed his sup- porters from the Globe steps. He thanked them for supporting him, and there was a good lady, be said, to whom his thanks wen; especially due. He then called for three cheers for the lady who had been instrumental in putting him in. ON Friday last, in the Churchyard of St. Martin's Parish Church, the mortal remains of the late Mrs Mary Leach, of Elm House (eldest daughter of Mr. John II. Bevan, Pen- gay, Carmarthenshire, and widow of Augustus, third son of Mr Abraham Leach, Carston, Pem- brokeshire), were laid in their last resting- place. The Vicar officiated, and a portion of the burial service was read by the Rev J. Matthew Jones, assistant curate. The deceased lady, who was in her 87tlf year, has been an invalid for a very long time. ANOTHER old inhabitallt-Mrs Elizabeth Roberts, of Gosport-street-waslaid in God's Acre" last week, at the great age of 93 years. 1 Z5 AT St. Martin's Church, on Sunday, the 27th ult., the Rev. C. G. Brown, Principal of Carmarthen Training College, preached most able and eloquent sermons to large con- gregations.

TENBY. F.REF.MASO-NRY. OU Monday afternoon the annual meeting of, the brethren of Tenby Lodge, 1,177, was held for the purpose of installing Bro. Alfred H. Brookman, W. M. for the ensuing year. There was a large attendance of brethren from adjoining lodges, and the ceremony of install- ation was duly and efficiently performed by Bro, J. H. Thomas, P.G.Sd. B., the outgoing W.M. The investiture of officers then took place, the W. M. arpoiniiii" the,.Aollovviug;-I. P. AL Bro. J. H. Thomas, P. G.S.L B. S. W., Bro. Ch*rlcs S. Allen, P.G.P. J.W., Bro. John Leach treasurer, R. Lock, P.M P.P.G.P. secretary, A. Jenkins, P.M., -P.P.G..k:D.,C.; chaplaih. Rev. J. P. Morgan, P. P. G S. SID., F E Wade J.D., J. Bancroft D.C., J. R Hughes I.G., L. R. Wood; Char. Stew., F. E. iletnfiy Stewart, O. W. Rowland Steward, G. James Organist, VV. H. Sales; Tyler, IF. J. Pratt. The banquet took place ih 'the evening at glifel Royal Gate House,Hotel.

LAMPETER. "J ."11' The k;t. Ta2ites e tte says the petition in fw rdf rmnoving, Hft.a«8ize town of Cardigan- smre from Cardij^ah to Lampeter haa just been granted, and the county aamees will be held there next month. The matter ha* been for soon- siderable time under the consideration the Lord Chancellor and the Privy Council, and their decision has been made known. The proposed change, which was stoutly oppoaed by residents in and near Aberystwith and Cardigan, was sup- ported by the Lord-Lieutenant of Cardiganshire the majority of the magistrates, and by the en- tire South Wales Bar, headed by Mr B. Francis Williams, Q.C. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—This Board met on Friday, there being present Messrs David Davies, Velindre, in the chair John Fowden, Bank Hall T. H. R. Hughes, Noyaddfawr; Rev Daniel Griffiths, Trefilau; Messrs David Davies, Lampeter; Samuel Davies, Bettws Bledrwo; William Roes, Llangybi; William Williams, Llaullwni; Thomas Jones and Thomas Thomas, Llanwenog David Davies, Llanybyther; John Rees and David Evans, Pencarreg; and J. G. Marsden, Dyffryn.-The out-relief, &c. in the Lampeter district, per Mr David Parry amounted to E31 10s. to 143 paupers and in the Llanybyther district, per Mr John Jones, to 1:32 9s. to 121 paupers. The number in the house was 28 corresponding week last year 21. The number of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 19.—The treasurer's book showed that there was a balance of £72 10s. 4d. in his hands. —The master reported that Mary Anne Jones, late of the Pound Lampeter, with her two illegitimate children, were admitted into the House on the 4th instant. On the report being considered, the clerk was directed to issue a summons against the putative father of her I youngest child.—The Board passed an unanimous vote of condolence with Mr Lewis Davies, an ex-offico guardian of the Board, who has met with a serious carrit^g$oci lent lately. RURAL SANITAUV AUTHORITY. — A meeting of RURAL SANITAUV AUTHORITY. A meeting of this Authority waa held after that of the Board of Guardians, Mr Jpjin Fowden in chair.—In- spector (Mr William Rees), reported that he had since the last meeting gone through the villages of Llanybyther, Glandnar, and other small villages, aud he found that a great improvement had been made, and was going on in that Union. The houses generally speaking were kept very clean from cottaaes up to farm houses. The farmers however generally were very negligent about their farm yards, not keeping and gathering the manure often enough together. He had served notices on both small and large freeholders upon several occasions to get erected proper accom- modation, but he clearly saw that nothing but compulsion by the law would effect the purpose. He had visited every house in the villages of Llanybyther and Glanduar, and he had served notices on all of those which had no accom* modation. |

MARRIAGE OF MR. NEVILLE PEEL AND MISS ROSAMOND PEEL. The marriage of Miss Ro-inmond Pr-el, third daughter of the late Mr William Peel, of TälÏluis Park, Carmarthenshire, and Mr Neville Peel took place at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, on Tuesday (29th ult.). The weather wits nnpropitious, rain falling all the morning. The lovely old Church, though not decorated, was brig itimed by the toilettes of the assembled relations and friends. Mrs De Rutzen was attired in a magniticent purple satin with silver ornaments and a bonnet with pink roses, aud brought with her the only I y bridesmaid, her youngest daughter, Miss r3 Z5 Violet De Rutzen, who wore a red and white Pompadour frock, a large powdeivd wig, rouge and patches, and a red and white feathered ht. She also wore a diamond brooch in the shape of a white violet, the gift of the bride- (rivoln. The bridegroom arrived early, and 0 Z5, ab 2.30 precisely the bride entered the chrurt-it, leaning on the arm of her brother, who after- wards gave her away, preceded by the cliorisfcers singing" 0 God, our help in ages past." The bride looked charming, and was attired in a lovely white brocade dress, and wore a long tulle veil and white wreath, and her long train was borne by Miss Violet De Bittzen. service was performed by the Rev. Wni. Njeville, cousin of the bridegroom, assisted by Archdeacon Farrar and the Hon. and--Rev. Mr Rice. The best man," Mr George Mildmay, performed his duty admirably, prompting the inexperienced little bpweii"idi and even holding the bride's bouquet. After the service the Misses Lena and Gwendoline De Ratzen distributed the bedding favoui s — small bunches of the lilies of the Vfltafc .the wedding party adjourned to the Grogjrenor Hotel, where they were entertained to sumptuous repast. Among those prrttfiti wwt Mrs Edmund Peel, mother-of the Mrs Long Price, sister of the bride,^ho ^fe a dark blue dress embroidered with .^sUVer Mrs St. Vincent Peel, sister of the bride*, wW looked well in an electric blue dress. aati<w*l-' skin jacket; Miss Constance Peel, sister of the bride, who wore a charming grey Directoire dress trimmed with astrachan, and a grey bounet with pink feathers Mr Seymour Neville, uucle of the bridegroom, and many others too numerous to mention.

LLANWRDA. THE first of a series of entertatfuaents ia connection with the Band of Hope was held at the new Schoolroom, Llanwrda, on Friday evening. The room was surprisingly full, and the concert was well patronised, considering the short announcement whieh was given of the entertainment. These kind of gatherings are got up, more or less, for the benefit- of the young, yet a fair proportion of adùlta friends occupied a prominent part in the programme. Mr Curistmas, our respected post-master, was unanimously voted to the chair, and in very appropriate terms dwelt upon the advantages of, and the benefits reaped from this khufof social entertainment. He earnestly re- quested all those who took part there titat evening to continue steadfastly in their exertions to cultivate the noble talents which Providence had privileged them with, and said that by so doing the benefits arising therefrom would be manifold. The Rev. P. Thomas (Tubor) and Mr John Jones (Plasy- griau) followed, exh rting the young to. to the good counsel given by the -w^rth)* chairman. The programme was gone ttii*m*h in a most creditable manner as follows Solo, Mr D. Lloyd; recitations, Messrs D. and H. Evans; glee, Mr Evan Jones -nitd party; recitation, Master D. Davies; recita lion, Miss M. A. Lloyd; solo, Master -W. Jones; dialogue, Misses Lizzie and M. A. Lloyd; English recitation, Master Willie Body, Avon House; recitation, Miss Sarah Evans; recitatio. Miss Annie Davies; glee, Mr J. Evans and party; recitation, Mr J. Richards; quartette, Mr E. Jones and party recitation, Miss Lizzie Lloyd; glee, Mr D. Lloyd and party; dialogue, Messrs D. and P. Lloyd recitation, Mr D. Griffiths (Dewi); giee, Mr D. Jones apd party; dialogue, Misses E. and M. A. Lloyd part song, Mr J. Evans and party recitation, Mr T. Lloyd; quartette, Mr E. Jones and party; duett, Messrs D. Jones and ..JJ.. Morris r quartette, Mr D. Lluyd apd party; dialogue, Messrs D. and T. Lloyd; song.and chorus, Mr J. Evans and party; part song, Mr D. Jones and party. Miss Selina Williams, (fios y CWWO and Mr James Thomas (Aluwydd Gwrda) favoured us with the two popular solos, viz., "Gyda'r Wawr" and "Hiraeth," both at their singing earning a well merited applause. The usual votes of thanks to the Chairman, terfoinated a pleasant evening's entertainment. It was.resolved to hold the next entertainment tkte6 taatttha- hence, and it promises to be of » very success- ful character.

LLANILAR. COURSING.—On Wednesday (23rd ult.), the honourable Earl of Lisburue, with his usual kindness, gave a day's cour-sing at Crosswood park. The noble Earl kindly treated the lovers of sport to a champagne breakfast at the Mansion before starting, afterwards providing an excellent luncheon, which was highly enjoyed on the sport- ing ground. Hares were very plentiful and strong. No less than twenty-four were set a-foot in one fallow, six of which were bagged. Capital trials j were witnessed, and his lordship enjoyed the sport thoroughly. A very enjoyable day was spent, and all left highly pleased and sincerely thankful for such a rare treat. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIOK. The electoral division of Llanilar was contested by Mr G. W. Parry, Llidiardau, gentleman, and Mr E. Edwards, Commercial House, Llangwyryfon, merchant and farmer. Mr Edwards had an advantage over his opponent in his candidature, having been for many weeks before the electors before Mr Parry could be prevailed upon to be nominated, but the latter, together with his supporters, afterwards worked with energy and determination. Mr Edwards was early at the ?oiling station on Tuesday morning, Mr and Mrs 'arry arriving somewhat later in the day but when their carriage arrived there was a burst of loud cheering. Both candidates remained in the immediate vicinity of the ptiffte, during the day, and the utmost good feeling was displayed by them towards each other. It was generally be- lieved that the contest would be a close one, and when the result of the poll VM niade known about noon on Wednesday, <-( lortd shout of joy rent the air from the throats of t|ie Villagers all along the road as the welcome ntjwp declared. Though the majority IvascornpftMtfvefy small (4), yet taking into consideration that Mr Parry did not enter the field until the cle enth hour, and also that Mr Edwards was a very popular man, the achievement is worth being proud of. 0

HAVERFORDWEST. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION LECTURES. On Fri. day evening last, a meeting of gentlemen in- terested in the above movement was held. There were present Mr W. Davies, M.P., Dr. Phillips, Revs. J. Michael, R. o. Johns, T. Witton Davies, Messrs John Lewis, David and Isaac Roberts, W. Williams, and others. It was resolved to accept the ofler of Professor Davies of Aberystwith, to give a course of lectures on "Geology." The first will be delivered this (Friday) evening. Mr Rees, Barn-street Schools, and Mr John Lewis aro tho local secretaries.

GOLD MINING IN CARMARTHEN- SHIRE. (BY ANTIQUARIAN.) (Continued from, last week). In one of yoti i- prece,Iiitgif,,gtWs, I notice a sbght error rerdiPg the siHfetio* of the cave of Twd:hon'Catti. Th<? Wterjn.ust have nurfg^itf) the haunts of the of "W ides,^whicb>.tMre-situatiBd near Yst#ad° ffin, about eighties tO-tfie-NiE. of Llan- dovery, for ftmed in traditional-teve and now'forming the theme of a legendary romance. The cave and well bearing the name which are to be found in the Ogofau, it appears have been so called from a failed incident said to have occurred here some time during the middle ages. The water of the well of G wen no, it is said, possessed moditiwl pro- perties, wnd "lilgrims from diverse parts c;ttn&,I)er,e yearly to seek -relief from ill-health "and disease. On one a u. '¡V'ö diims^l hailing from the neighbourhood of Lhuidovery, who being afflicted with some niiiladv, came here to drink of the water. Her curiosity and darkig mritire > iikdaeed her to go beyond the ordinary limit to explore the remotest part of the cave, aud the legend Oil tO, say timt,ghe seen aftervaommk. Thu-superotition and -MM in powers super- natural laid captive tW boldest heart, a«d;no one ventured to attempt her. recovery. Whifchep i Mae --wag wftW; or+hë'ttter the' re vengeful. wiz#»i of the Qarfau sMtcfced her into;rrf irf'iniist iAdl nr, Aaewftttty whifeJr even has tfet enough to record, ^ev^thelegs, ? can be seen hovering on a loSlar><MA«tobi#<>n litr family and friend* of her unHjftjT/ hlic is the drift of for no JUW:t ,,tø. regal i*s>i*Matyv Itr-appHwre tWrt the Romans W'bën wotlrtii^the Ugofau used water. power ror_ifU.88"Wb"f8r, turning their mills or for other USQS U the eartWl ^hieb con- veyed water from a disfcmee of nearly ten miles to the place are distinctly perceptible at the present day. The track winds, along the mountain side from Pwll ujgern Gothi" wood,:ttntil its termination on> the hill aWrfr the Ggtfiiu. From the sunken appearance of this terminus it is evident a large reservoir was Out rfoi-, its receptiou, and tillit. the surplus waters were emptied into the Cot-hi at this point. One writer asserts that a large number ofitSAiall mills -were built *a -the overflow for the grinding of cereals, -among •which he mentioi.s the reoow-ned Mfitiny Milwr (the Soklior's Mill). The eom used • for the provisions of the army, it is sand, W«a ground at tlig mill-hence the derivatiellr-ef' its name. Returning to the Roman relies discovered in the vicinity, we find in a report of the proceedings of the. Geelogioal .Hnttvcr April 5th, 1850, the following facts, which we shall briefly summarize. The evidence of J. Johnes, Esq., of Dolaucofchv, regardiog tj&e ornaments of gold discovered about 1T96 or 1797 containing bracelets, necklets, rings, .and a massive ,old cltainwith a tibttta of gold attached, together with the similarity of specimens to be s«en in the British Museum, ct, goes to prove that the Romans had an abundance of gold adorn«>»»-nts." These articles were .nRd, in a fold béIbftg to Dolaucothy, called u..ca.e -Garreg lwyd"- such name being given to it from the huge grey beidder standing perpendicular in its middle. This stone, we presume, is some relic of i he Drttid -teal rites) -aa it was -forn tAd .not long "go in excavating that nothing had n bt-en bur ed under it. Not far distant from thiM poMt ,s the Roman road leading"from Llasofemar-y^btyn tt> liovertium. (Llanio) (To be continued.)

TENBY FANCY DRESS BALL. A very successful and well-attended fancy dress ball was held at the Assembly Rooms, Tenby, on Wednesday (the 23rd ult.) Shortly before ten o clock dancing commenced. The rooms were magnificently decorated with flags and banners, intermingled with evergreens and flowers, pre- senting a splendid and striking appearance. About 140 ladies and gentlemen were present. Mrs Saurin, as Violet," wore a charming cos. tume of co-ept-de-Chine, with violets scattered over it. Miss Ellen Saunders, as Magpie," looked exceedingly well. Miss Pbiüpp., of Piston Castle, wore a becoming Polish costume, and Miss Price Lewes, as the Duchess of Devon- shire, looked charming, her costume being ^^ef?etlve*y CMried oafc- Hits Miiikm, of 3^ 5LBt& handsome "Lady of the Thirteenth Century," b«r eostame fain? com- The Misses Lew< of Llanllear, at^taetittOw •ssussed the characters o# a French waiting tuda. L'lncroyabJe," and Olivia Primrose," and displayed great taste in their choice. Miss Constance Jones looked charming as Bo-Peep," and Miss Bonville was very pretty as the loe Queen." Miss F. Pryse, Gogerddan, appeared to great advantage as an Italian flower girl. Other costumes that suited their fair wearers were Grace Darling, Night, Carmen, Brown Moth, and many others which apace forbids mention of. The gentlemen's costumes deserve their share of notice. Among these the most striking were-A Crusader, an Indian warrior, and an Icelander, the latter being completely composed of the thickest flannel, and though very effectually car- ried out, must have been a trying costume for the wearer. "Buffalo Bill" was also well repre- sented. Dancing was carried on with much spirit to between three and four o'clock, an excellent programme being provided. Altogether the ball C, was a great success, and reflected the utmoet credit on all concerned.—The hunt ball took place on Friday night, over 200 being present, all appearing thoroughly to enjoy themselves.

The Queen hold a conncil at Osborne, on Tuesday, for the purpose of further proroguing Parliament until February 21st, and other business of state. JUSTICES ANJ> THE FISHERY LANV&-MR WiHis Bund, at the annual meeting of the Severn Fishery Board last week, called attention to the way in which the local benches of justices adminia. tered the law. The prosecutions in the Severn Fishery District have, it appears, increased for the last triennial period, as opposed to the preceding three years, by no less than 83 per cent., an increase which is, to say the lease, remarkable. Mr Bund ascribes it to four causes-l increased vigilance on the part of the water bailiffs; increase of fish, and therefore increase of poaching; the operation of the bye-law in making things that used to be legal, and that every one did without question, illegal and, lastly, the way in which the law is administered. Each of these, except the last, will probably be A on all hands to have something to do with the increase of offences. But as out of 84 the Severn shows 72 convictions, we should not have thought there was much cause to complain of the administration of the law. Yet if Mr Bund is right, the last cause is really a very serious matter, and one of far wider-reaching effect than the Severn Fishery District. Is not the way in which these small flues are imposed really an abuse of the powers of tha Summary Junsdietion Act 1 Very wide powers were given by that Act to justices to deal with first offences but not even the most sealous adte of dealing leniently with first offenders intended that the law should be administered so as to encourage the creation of first offenders.—Land and Water.