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----CARMARTHEN HORTICULTURAL…
CARMARTHEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Once more this Society have made an effort t" hold a show, and with no little success. The last exhibition was held on August 3rd, 1886, but, owing to pecuniary difficulties, it was not revived until last Tuesday, when a splendid show was got together. The day was very favourable until the closing hour, and a large number availed themselves of the opportunity to see the beauties of Nature. The entries were not so numerous as in former years, but were quite equal in quality. The committee h id secured the services of Mr Muir, Margam, as judge for the vegetable de- partment, and he pronounced them to be ex- tremely creditable to the show, and they would compare most favourably with any exhibits in any of the English shows. He especially com- plimented those of Mr D. Morris, Priory-street, Carmarthen. The joint judges for the flowers, plants and fruit, were Mr Warmington (gardener to Sir John T. D. Llewellyn, Bart.), and Mr Dumble (gardener to Sir Charles Philipps, Bart., Picton Castle), both of whom said the show was a very tidy one, and the exhibits good, considering the backward season we have experienced. The staging of the flowers was superintended by members of the committee, who tastefully and admirably carried out that task. A great feature of the show were the numerous green- house plants and table decorations, in which latter, Mr Speek, florist, Llanelly, deservedly got the first prize whilst there were also choice collections of wild flowers tastefully arranged, and good displays of geraniums, fuchsias, annuals, and indeed everything exhibited was of good quality. The probable cause of the decrease of exhibitors in the workmen's class was an alteration in Ithe rules which laid down that occupiers of houses above tlO a year's rental were not legible for that class. But an improve- ment on the last rules was that the show be left open until 7 o'clock instead of 4 o'clock as formerly, in order that working-men might avail themselves of it. The patrons were the Right Rev Lord Bishop of St. David's, whose name was conspicuous all over the show as a prize winner, His Honour Judge Beresford, Sir Arthur Stepney, Bart., M.P., Sir J. Drummond, Bart., and Mr W. J. Buckley, M.F.H. Note must be taken of the hon. sees.. who had left nothing un- done to promote the success of the show in every respect. Their names are Messrs Thomas Parkinson, Castle Piggin Edward Vaughan, Parade John Lewis, Guildhall-square James Brigstocke, King-street; Rowland Browns, Hall- street and Vincent Thomas, Starling Park all of Carmarthen. It is a gratifying circumstance that, in these go-ahead days, and when there is such keen competition in labour, the working man should find time to devote to the cultivation and growth of the beautiful specimens of Nature's production for exhibition, and as it has a tendency to lead men to higher and nobler thoughts, such an institution as the Carmarthen Horticultural Society should be encouraged in every possible way. The band of the 1st V.B. Welsh Regiment, under the conductorship of Mr John Jones, played selections of music throughout the day. Now that the show has been resuscitated, there is every prospect of its again reaching that high standard it formerly did, and it is our earnest wish that it will be so. Appended is the prize list:— FLOWER DIVISION. CLASS I.-Open to Nurserymen and all others. Six stove or greenhouse flowering plants—1, J Speck, Llanelly; 2, W J Buckley, Penyfai, Llanelly. Collection of 12 stove or greenhouse plants—1, W J Buckley, Penyfai; 2, J Speck; 3, J Lewis, Carmarthen. Cut roses, 24 blooms, in 12 varieties—1, J Speck. Arrangement of flowers, or flowers and fruit, for dinner table decoration—1, J Speck 2, Mrs Olive, Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen. Bouquet (hand)—1, W J Carpenter, Llanelly; 2, W Winter, Carmarthen. Wreath-I, Major Mansfield, Llysonen; 2, J Speck. CLASS II.—Amateurs with Professional Gardeners. Six stove or greenhouse plants, in pots not exceed- ing eight inches in dhmeter-l, J Howell Thomas, Carmarthen 2, J H Rogers, Glyncoed. Llanelly. Six exotic ferns—1, W I Rickard, Carmarthen 2, J Howell Thomas, Carmarthen; 3, W J Buckley. Six stove or greenhouse mosses—1, J Howell rbomas. Begonias, six varieties (tuberous rooted)—1, W Davies, Marble Works, Carmarthen; 2, W J Winter, Carmarthen. Achitnenes, four varieties—1, J II Rogers, Glyn- coed. Balsams, four varieties—1, Dr. Price, Carmar- then 2, D Prosser, Brynderwen, Carmarthen. Fuchsias, four varieties—1, W Davies, gardener, Church-st., Carmarthen 2, Bishop of St Geraniums, variegated leaf, four varieties—1, D. Morgans, Llanelly. Geraniums, zonale, single, four varieties—1, W Davies, gardener, Church-street, Carmarthen; 2, rhomas Parkinson, Castle Piggin. Geraniums, zonale, double, four varieties—1, D Morgans, Llanelly; 2, Thomas Parkinson. Gloxinias, four varieties—1, Thomas Parkinson 2, E Vaughan, Parade, Carmarthen. Coleus, four varieties—1, J. Howell Thomas; S, The Bishop of St. David's Petunias, double, four varieties—1, J Howell Thomas; 2, W J Winter. CUT FLOWERS. Asters, six varieties, two blooms—1, J. Howell Thomas; 2, W I Rickard, Carmarthen. Carnations, or picorees, six varieties, 1 bloom each—1, Fred Gibbon, Haverfordwest; 2, J H. Rogers, Glyncoed. Dahlias (show), 12 varieties, one bloom each— 1, W J Winter; 2, J Howell Thomas. Dahlias (bouquet or pompone), eight varieties, one bloom each—1, W Pudner, Kidwelly; 2, D J Hugh, Kidwelly. Dahlias (cactus), four varieties, one bloom each -1, H Cadlc, Carmarthen. Gladioli, six varieties, one spike each-I, J Speck. Pansies, 12 varieties, one bloom each—1, W J Winter. Zinnias, double, six varieties, two blooms each- 1, J Howell Thomas. Roses, six varieties, two blooms each—1, J H Rogers, Glyncoed; 2, Thomas Parkinson; 3, D Francis, Undercliff Cottage. Stocks, six varieties, one spike each—1, W Davies, gardener, Church-street, Carmarthen 2, D Morgans, Llanelly. Verbenas, six varieties, one truss each—1, W Pudner, Kidwelly 2, D Francis, Kidwelly. Wreath—1, Mrs Powell, Maesgwynne; 2, The Bishop of St. David's. CLASS III.—Open to all Persons except Nursery- men and Amateurs with Professional Gardeners. Four stove, greenhouse, or window plants-I, David Morgans, Box Cemetery, Llanelly. Four ferns-I, W I Rickard, Carmarthen; 2, E Vaughan, Parade, Carmarthen. Balsams, three varieties—1, B Morgans, Box, Llanelly 2, D Prosser, Brynderwen, Carmarthen. Fuchsias, three varieties—1, E Vaughan, Parade, Carmarthen; 2, D Morgans, Pox, Llanelly. Geraniums, variegated leaf, three varieties—1, D Morgans, Box Cemetery, Llanelly. Geraniums, zonale, three varieties—1, D Morgans, Box Cemetery Llanelly. Liliums, two varieties—1, Sergt. Ward, Carmar- then. CUT FLOWERS. Antirrhinums, six varieties, one spike each—1, D Morgans, Llanelly. Carnations, or picotees, six varieties, one bloom each—1, Fred Gibbon, Haverfordwest; 2, D Morgans, Llanelly. 11 Dahlias, six varieties, one bloom each—1, D Morgans, Llanelly; 2, D J Hugh, Kidwelly. Gladioli, four varieties, one spike each—1, D Morgans, Llanelly. Pansies, six varieties, one bloom each—1. Mrs A Joseph, Waterloo-terrace, Carmarthen, Penstemons, four varieties, one spike each—1, Mrs A Joseph, Waterloo-terrace, Carmarthen. Phloxes, four varieties, one truss each—1, Mr Thomas Williams, Caerelms, Llanelly; 2, D Morgans, Llanelly. Roses, six varieties, one bloom each—1, D Morgan, Box Cemetery, Llanelly; 2, W I Rickard, Carmar- Stocks, four varieties, one spike ach 1, D Morgan 2..T Richards, Llanelly. Collection of Annuals, 12 varieties, one bunch each-I, William Davies, gardener, Church-street, Carmarthen. Buttonhole Nosegay—1, D Williams, Carmar- then; 2, C Croker, Temple Gardens, Carmarthen, CLASS IV.—Open to Cottagers only. Collection of Plant, not exceeding eight- 1, C Croker, Carmarthen. Fuchsia., otic-1, John Edwards, Llangunnor. Geranium, variegated loaf, one—1, John Edwards, Llangunnor. Geranium, flowering, one — 1, John Edward.?, Llangunnor. Open to Cottagers who hive no Glass HoliseF, and grow their plants in their own windows. Collection of window plants, not exceeding Six- 1, John Thomas, Taberuaele-teri ace, Carmarthen; 2, A Joseph, Waterloo terrace, C rmarthen. Fuch ia, one—1, John Edwards; 2, A Joseph, Carmarthen. Petunia, one-I, Mr John Thomas, Tabernacle terrace, Carmarthen Myrtle, one—1, J Arthur, Abergwili. CUT FLOWEKS. Dahlias, four varieties, one bloom each—1, W Pudner, Kidwelly; 2, John Thomas, Carmarthen. Pansies, four varieties, one bloom each-1, Mrs A Joseph, Waterloo-terrace, Carmarthen 2, John Thomas, Carmarthen. Roses, four varieties, one bloom each—1, Mrs A Joseph, Carmarthen 2, J Richards. Llanelly. Snapdragons, four varieties, one spike each-1 John Thomas, Tabernacle terrace, Carmarthen; 2, Mrs A Joseph, Carmarthen. Stocks, four varieties, one spike each—1, J Thomas, Carmarthen; 2, Mrs A Joseph, Carmar- then. Asters, four varieties, one bloom each—1, Mrs Joseph, Carmarthen 2, J Thomas, Carmarthen. Basket of wild flowers 1, J W Forbes, Carmar- then; 2, William Thomas, Abergwily 3, Miss Stickland, Carmarthen. FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DIVISION. CLASS I.—Open Prizes (Fruit). Apples, dessert, six fruit-I. II Cadle, Carmar- then; 2, Bishop of St. David's. Apples, culinary, six fruit— 2, Thomas Mills, Carmarthen. Cherries, 12 fi-tiit-1, James Williams, Richmond terrace, Carmarthen; 2, W I Rickard, Carmar- then. Currants, red, one dish—1, S Cruise, Carmarthen; 2, Mrs Powell, Maesgwynne. Currants, white, one dish-I, Mrs Powell, Maes- gwynne; 2, Thomas Parkinson, Castle Piggin. Currants, black, one dish-I, The Bishop of St David's; 2, John Harries, Wellfield road, Carmar- then. Gooseberries, red, 12 fruit—1, Thomas Parkin- son 2, James Isaac, Larnmas street, Carmarthen. Gooseberries, other colours, 12 fruit—1, The Bishop of St. David's 2, J Winter, Carmarthen. Grapes, black, two bunches—I, Mrs Olive, Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen; 2, Mrs Powell,. Maes- gwynne. Grapes, white, two bunches- 1, The Bishop of St. David's; 2, Mrs Powell, Maesgwynne; 3, J Howell Thomas, Carmarthen. Melon, red flesh, one fruit—1, J Howell Thomas, Carmarthen; 2, The Bishop of St. David's; 3, T H Rogers, Glyncoed, Llanelly. Melon, green flesh, one fruit—1, Mrs Powell, Maesgwynne; 2, J Howell Thomas, Carmarthen. Nectarines, 6 fruit—1, Major C B Mansfield, Llysonen 2, T TT Rogers, Llanelly. Peaches, six fruit—1, Major C B Mansfield, Llysonen 2, T H Rogers, Llanelly. Pears, table, six fruit—2. John Jones, Cambrian Place, Carmarthen. Pineapple, one fruit-l, John Speck, Llanelly; 2, The Bishop of St. David's. Plums, dessert, six fruit—1, John Speck, Llanelly. Raspberries, red, one dish—1, Thomas Mills, Glanyrafon House: 2, Thomas Negus, Carmarthen. Raspberries, white, one dish—1, James Isaac, Carmarthen; 2, Mrs Powell, Maesgwynne. Strawbenies-l, J H Rogers, Llanelly. Best collection of six dishes of different sorts of table fruit (specimens competing for any other prize excluded)—1, Mrs Powell, Maesgwynne. CLASS IV.—Open to Cottagers only. Apples, eating, six-I, James Isaac, Carmarthen 2, Mrs Anne Waters, Wood's row, Carmarthen 3, Thomas Williams, Caerelms, Llanelly. Apples, baking, six—Thomas Williams, Llanelly; 2, William Thomas, Abergwili; 3, Mrs Anne Waters, Carmarthen. Cherries, 12-1, J Williams, Richmond-terrace, Carmarthen; 2, William Williams, Waundew road, Carmarthen. Currants, red, one dish—1, S Reynolds, Llan- boidy; 2, Henry Joseph, Carmarthen; 3, William Williams, Carmarthen. Currants, white, one dish.-I, S Reynolds, Llan- boidy; 2, William Williams, Waundew road, Car- marthen. Currants, black, one dish. 1, Mr William Williams, Carmarthen; 2, S Reynolds, Llanboidy. Gooseberries, red, twelve fruit.—1, James Isaac, Carmarthen; 2, John jEdward3, Llangunnor; 3, Mrs Anne Waters, Carmarthen. Plums, six fruit.—1, William Williams, Carmar- then. Raspberries, red, one dish.—1, Henry Joseph, Carmarthen; 2, William Williams, Carmarthen. Raspberries, white, one dish.—1, James Isaac, Carmarthen; 2, Henry Joseph, Carmarthen; 3, William Williams, Carmarthen. CLASS I.—Open Prizes (vegetables). Beans, broad, 24 pods.-I, J H Rogers, Llanelly; 2, J Jones, Bolahaul; 3, D Morgans, Llanelly. Bean6, French, 24 podB.-I, D Morgans, Llanelly Beans, runners, 24 pods.-2, J T Davies, Carmar- then 2, J Howell Thomas, Carmarthen. Beet, red, three roots.-I, D Morgan, Llanelly 2, The Bishop of St. David's; 3, J Richards, Llanelly. Carrots, long, six roots.-I, D Morris, Carmar- then; 2, J Howell Thomas; 3, J W Forbes, Carmarthen. Carrots, short, six roots.—1, J Howell Thomas, Carmarthen 2, D Morris, Carmarthen 3, D Morgan, Llanelly. Carrots, intermediate, six roots.-I, J Howell Thomas, Carmarthen; 2, John Harris, Carmarthen; 3, J Jones, Bolahaul. Cabbage, table, two.—1, John Harries, Carmar- then; 2, D Morris, Carmarthen; 3, William Davies, gardener, Carmarthen. Cabbage, red, two. 1, Thomas Mills, Carmarthen 2, D Davies, Carmarthen; 3, William Davies, gardener, Carmarthen. Cauliflowers, two.—1, Mrs Powell. Maesgwynne. Celery, red, three sticks.—1, Thomas Williams, Llanelly; 2, J Richards, Llanelly; 3, Mrs Powell Maesgwynne. Celery, white, threesticks.—1, Thomas Williams, Llanelly; 2, Ll. Lloyd Lloyd, Glangwili; 3, J Richards, Llanelly. 0 Cucumbers, two.—1, Mrs Powell, Maesgwynne; 2, W J Buckley, Penyfai; 3, Bishop of St Davids. Leeks, four.—1, D Morris, Carmarthen; 2, J W Forbes, Carmarthen S, William Davies, gardener, Carmarthen. Lettuce, cabbage, two.—1, D Morgans, Llanelly; 2, Richard Harries, Haverfordwest; 3, Mrs Powell, Maesgwynne. Lettuce, cos, two.—1, D Morgans, Llanelly 2, W I Rickard, Carmarthen; 3, Mrs Harries, Cwmdoer- nant, Carmarthen. Onions, Spring sown, six.-I, D Morris, Carmar- then; 2, D Morgans, Llanelly; 3, William Davies, Carmarthen. Onions, Autumn sown, six.—1, D Morgana, Llanelly; 2, J Richards, Llanelly; 3, William Davies, Carmarthen. Onions, potato, six—1, W Davies, Church-street, Carmarthen; 2, J Howell Thomas; 3, Richard Harries, Haverfordwest. Parsnips, six—1, D Morris, Priory-street, Car- marthen; 2, W Davies, Church-street; 3, Thomas Williams, Caerelms, Llanelly. Potatoes, round, white, early, six —1, D Morris Carmarthen 2, Mrs Harries, Cwmoernant, Car- marthen; 3, Thomas Negus, Carmarthen. Potatoes, round, coloured, early, six—1, D Morris, Carmarthen; 2, John Harris, Wellfield-road, Car- marthen; 3, W Davies, Church-street, Carmarthen. Potatoes, kidney, white, early, six 1, Mrs Powell, Maesgwynne 2, Mr G Salter, Abergwili; 3 John Harries, Wellfield-road, Carmarthen. Potatoes, kidney, coloured, early, six—1, D Morris, Carmarthen; 2, Mrs Po.vell, Maesgwynne; 3, The Bishop of St. David's. Peas, 21, pods—1, W J Buckley, Llanelly; 2, Mrs A Joseph, Waterloo-terrace, Carmarthen; 3, Thos. Mills, Glanrafon House. Rhubarb, four sticks—1, Mrs Powell, Maes- gwynne; 2, W Davies, Church-street, Carmar- then 3, Thomas Mills, Glanyrafon House. Tomatoes, six-I, J Coysh, Mount Hill; 2, WJ Carpenter, Llanelly; 3, W J Buckley, Llanelly. Turnips, six—1, D Morgans, Llanelly; 2, J Howell Thomas, Carmarthen; 3, Mrs A Joseph, Waterloo-terrace, Carmarthen. Vegetable marrows or other edible gourds, four varieties, one of each—1, William Davies, Church street, Carmarthen. Collection of vegetables in a basket (not exceed- ing 12 varieties)-I, W Davies, Carmarthen; 2, J T Davies, 102, Priory street, Carmarthen. SPECIAL PRIZES. Offered by Mr James Brigstocke, chemist and seeds- man, King-street, Carmarthen. To be grown from seeds supplied by him. Onions, Spring sown, six—1, D Morris, Carmar- [ then; 2, Wrn. Davies, gardener, Carmarthen. Leeks, Bix-l, D Morris, Carmarthen 2, Wm. D uieR, gardener, Caruiaithen. Offered by Messrs J. C. Wheeler & Sons, Growers, Gloucester, the produce of their seed- Collection of vegetables, six varieties—1. Mrs Powell, Maesgwynne. Offered by M'-Tom Jones, Mansel str.-it, Carmar- then. Open to Cottagers i»:11y. Pansies, twelve varieties, one b!oo n i-aeh—1, Mrs A Joseph, Waterloo-terrace; 2, John Edwards, Llangunnor. Pansies, fifteen varieties, one bloom each (open to all comers)-l, W J Winter, Car." otheu. CLA5S IV.—Open to Cottagers only- Beans, broad, 21 pods-1, J Richards, Llanelly; 2, William Thomas, Abergwili; Stephen Rey- nolds, Llanboidy. Beans, French, 2t pods —1, J litch.trds, Llanelly 2, Mrs A Joseph, Carmarthen. Beans, runners, 21. p J Richards, Llanelly. Beet (red), two roots—-1, Mrs A Joseph, Carmar- then; 2, George Jones, Parade road, Carmarthen 3, Stephen Reynolds, Llanboidy. Carrots, long, four 1) Morris, Carmar- then; 2, Mrs A Joseph, Carmarthen; Mr Thomas, H.M.'s Prison, Carmarthen. Carrots, short, four roots.—1, D Morris, Carmar- then 2, Thomas William, Llanelly; 3, John Thomas, Tabernacle terrace, Carmarthen. Carrots, intermediate, four roots. 1, John Thomas, Carmarthen. Cabbage, tahl,, two. 1, William Williams, Carmarthen; 2, Stephefi R-ynolds, Llanboidy. Cabbage, red, t%vo.-I, William Williams, Car- marthen. Cauliflowers, two. 1, Stephen Reynold-, Llanboidy; 2, Thomas Williams, Llanelly. Celery, two slicks. — 1, Thomas Williams, Llanelly 2, D Morris, Carmarthen 3, J Richards, Llanelly. Cucumber, one.—1, Mrs A Joseph, Carmarthen; 2, D Morris, Carmarthen; 3, Thomas William Llanelly. Leeks, four.-I, D Morris, Carmarthen 2, Thomas Williams, Llanelly; 3, William Williams, Carmarthen. Lettuce, cabbage, two.-I, Stephens Reynolds, Llanboidy; 2, Richard Harries, Haverfordwest; 3, John Edwards, Llangunnor. Lettuce, cos, two.-I, J Winter, Carmarthen; 2, Steph n Reynolds, Llanboidy 3, D T Hugh, Kidwelly. Onions, spanish and varieties, six.—1, D Morris, Carmarthen 2, Thomas Williams, Llanelly; 3, J Richards, Llanelly. Onions, tripoli and varieties, six.—1, Thomas Williams, Llanelly; 2, Mrs A Joseph, Carmarthen 3, William Williams, Carmarthen. Onions, potato, six. 1, George Jones, Carmarthen; 2, William Williams, Carmarthen; 3, Richard Harries, Haverfordwest. Parsnips, four.—1, Thomas Williams, Llanelly 2, D Morris, Carmarthen; 3, William Thomas, Abergwili. Potatoes, round, white, early, six—1, George Jones, Carmarthen; 2, Mr D Morris, Carmarthen 3, William Thomas, Abergwili. Potatoes, round, coloured, early, six—1, D Morris, Carmarthen; 2, William Thomas, Abergwili; 3, Mrs A Joseph, Carmarthen. Potatoes, kidney, white, early, six—1, D Morris, Carmarthen; 2, Thomas Williams, Caerelms, Llanelly 3, S Reynolds, Llauboidy. Potatoes, kidney, coloured, early, six-J, D Morris, Carmarthen 2, John Edwards, Llan- gunuor; 3, S Reynolds, Llanelly. Pot herbs, best collection of six 30rts-I, William Williams, Carmarthen 2, Richard Harries, Haver- fordwest; 3, William Thomas, Abergwili. Peas, 24 pods—1, Mrs A Joseph, Caruiirthen 2, John Thomas, H.M.'s Prison, Carmarthen; 3, Thomas Williams, Llanelly. Rhubarb, four sticks- 1, William Thomas, Aber- gwili; 2, William Williams, Carmarthen 3, Thos. Williams, Llanelly. Turnips, four—1, Mr Thomas, H.M.'s Prison, Carmarthen; 2, Mrs A Joseph, Carmarthen 3, Thomas Williams, Llanelly. Vegetable marrow, two—1, William Williams, Carmarthen; 2, George Jones, Carmarthen; 3, J Richards, Llanelly.
LLANDOVERY BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
LLANDOVERY BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeting of the above Board was held on Friday last, when there were present Mr George Jones (in the chair), Col. D. E. Jones, Messrs. W. N. Lewis, vice-chairman, Cefngornoth Daniel Williams, Pentre House James Rees, Talgarth J. R. Price, Plasydderwen W. P. Jeffreys, Cynghordy Pelham Thursby-Pelham, Evans, Llanwrtyd Evans, Mount James, Ysgborfawr Williams, Cwmllynfc. Treasurer's Account.—The treasurer's account showed a balance in hand of £ 566 3s 8d. Relieving Officers' -Retiti-)ts.The returns of the relieving officers were read as usual. Mr Wil- liams reported the number relieved in his (No. 1) district for the week ending July 17th to be 200, at a cost of zC25 9s 8d corresponding week last year 216, at a cost of E25 Is 8d for the week ending July 24th 200, at a cost of C23 14s lOd corresponding week last year 216, at a cost of £24 13s. Mr Powell said that the num- ber relieved in his (No. 2) district for the week ending July 11th was 177, at a cost of jE21 5s corresponding week last year 184, at a cost, of JE19 Os 6d for the week ending July 24th 177, at a cost of £ 19 15s; corresponding week last year 184, at a cost of P,19 Os 6d. Elementary Education Act.-The members had a short conversation over the case of a child (reported in our last issue), who had been sent to service before she had passed the required standard.—The Chairman stated that the reason he was anxious for the child to enter Mr Pritchard's service was because it was such a superior place. As the child appears to be very slow at learning, a suggestion to the effect that the medical officer should examine her, and report as to her state of mind to the Education Depart- ment, with a view to her being relieved from the requirements of the statute, met with unanimous approval. The Master's Childi-e)t.It was resolved that the master pay 5s. per week for the maintenance at the house of four of his children. Inmates and Vag)-aitts.-The number of inmates last week was 25, against 33 in the corresponding week last year this week 25, against 32. Tramps last week 9, against 12 in the correspond- ing week last year this week 14, against 11 in the same week last year. Home and Foreign Meat.—Answering a ques- tion put by Col. Jones as to whether the meat supplied to the house by the present contractor (Mr T. Davies), Mr Evans said it was very good meat. He found no difference in it from the meat usually supplied, and should say it was "home."—Mr Rees, Talgarth, who said he ate foreign meat himself, said it was quite as good as "home."—The Chairman said the foreign" was more dry and hard.—The Master was told, as there was a good deal of difference in the price of the two, to see that he had the "home" meat, for which the Board were understood to have contracted. Leave of A bsei tee. -Leave of absence for b¡en days was given to Mr Williams, relieving oflicer.
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LACTINA" for calves prevents scour, needs no boiling, and costs one-half the price of milk. It is easily digested, and highly relished by the young animal. Apply Lactina & Co., Suffolk House, Canon-sfreet, London, E.C. IMPORTANT TO BACKERS OF HolisEs.-Every sportsman should send for List of Prices to R. WILKINSON, Turf Commission Agent, 14, ST. JOHN'S-SQUARE, CARDIFF. Post-free on receipt of address. Starting Prices on all Races. .1 Telegraphic Address-" Mazurka," Cardiff. I It is not generally known that Prince Bismarck has an adopted son, now twenty years of age, and a Frenchman. It was one evening during the Pranco- Russian War that the Chancellor entered his sleep. ing apartments 25 miles from Paris, and was sur- prised to find a tiny baby boy curled up asleep on his pillow. The mother had left a note saying that her husband had been killed at Sedan, and despair and want had forced her to give up her child. Prince Bismarck sent the child by special nurse to Berlin, where he had it well cared for. He has given the boy a good education, and he is now a model young man, and devotedly attached to the old Prince. A. correspondent of Notes and Queries writes A lady friend of mine in Liverpool has an Irish maidservant who lost her mother some weeks since. A few nights afterwards my friend was disturbed by the continual rattling of a chamber door, upon making inquiries of her maid next morning as to the cause, was told that she had always kept her door open since her mother's death as it was the proper thing to do. She could, however, give no reason for it.
I I THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, CAR!…
THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, CAR- MARTHEN. ADDRESS BY Ml. MARCH ANT WILLIAMS. The annual distribution of prizes at the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Carmarthen, one of the oldest institutions in the Principality, took place on Tuesday before a lar_o and repiesenta- tive gathering. The Venerable the Archdeacon of Carmarthen, an old pupil of the school, took the ('hair, and delivered all address to the boys. The headmaster read out. the following list of honours for the previous year 1.—J. Davies, a clerical exhibition t25 per annum. Bangor Clerical Education Society. 2.—J. Davies, minor exhibition JC21, Jesus Col- lege, Oxford. 3. — M. Evans, 100 guineas prize (open to four Inns of Cnurt) in Jurisprudence. 4.—J. Evans, open University class medal in Physiology, University of Edinburgh. 5.-J. Evans, Prox. Ace. for medal in Surgery, University of Edinburgh, 6.—J. Davits, third class classical honours Mod- rations, Oxford. 7.-F. P. TIearder passed second professional examination, University of Edinburgh. 8.—C. J. Hanrette, bracketed first Tutor's Classical Prize, Queen's College, Oxford 9.-Foilr exempting certificate Lower Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination. 10.—J. L1. Davies, scholarship in Theology, St. David's College, Lampeter. lb —12 first classes and 41 second classes were obtained in various subjects in the Science and Art examinations of last Mav. 12.-D. Jenkins, scholarship in general work, S.D.C., Lampeter. 13.—James Davies, scholarship in nature science, S.D.C., Lampeter. In lower certificate examination, Oxford and Cambridge Schools, a class of young hoys was sent in, with the following results ;—Latin, 5 passed; French, t) arithmetic, 8 additional mathematics, 6; Scripture, 9 and English, 7. First classes were obtained in French, arithmetic, Scripture, English," and additional mathematics; and four buys obtained certificates which are accepted pro tanto in lieu of subjects required for the preliminary examination of the Pharmaceutical Society, R>yal Military College Examinations, and Medical Preliminary. The examiners in their report drew special attention to the answers of the candidates in English subjects, especially the set books. The answers indicated that the boys had paid special attention to the teaching of the form master in this subject, and on general questions connected with subject mat:et- they were above the average, a high compliment to Welsh boys to whom English subjects as a ride give unusual trouble. Among minor results obtained D. H. Morris passed preliminary examination in pharmacy T. D. Morgans and T. M. Davies entered National Provincial Bank. In the science and art examinations, South Kensington, during the last three years close upon 150 certificates have been obtained. These j results, it may be mentioned, arc obtained with- out any special preparation outside the ordinary course of school work. In the present 3Tear the following boys were successful:— RESULT OF SCIENCE AND ART, 1890. -illathe))tatics-Stage 2: W Jenkins, 2. Stage 1 E D Bush (3), W S Davies. G E Thomas, i-t T Harries, T W Hoarder, J Jenkins, B Lewis, J C Lewis (11) W C Lewis, A C B Lloyd, A McDonough, Stan. Thomas, T D Thomas, W J Thomas, 2nd. Ph/siology-Stage E: W S Davies, B E Evans, E P Hearder, A M Hughes (9) W C Lewis, A C B Lloyd. V Morgan, J Olive, C E Wilson, 2ud. Mechanics—.Stage E: E T Davies (2) W Jenkins, 2nd. Physiography—Stage E: B E Evans, 1st; J Evans, E P Hearder, A M Hughes, J C Lewis, A C B Lloyd (10) A McDonougb, V Morgan, J Olive, M D Prico, C E Wilson, 2nd. Students attending evening class in this subject 5 1st class, 2 2nd class; none faded in this subject. Agricultural Shiga E: J Evans (3) J C Lewis, J S Harris, 1st; H G Griffiths, E A Harries (6), R H Harries, D Hearder, R T Price, J F Thomas, 2nd; none failed. In chemistry the results have not yet arrived. The moral and educational tone of the school are, I believe, thoroughly sound and healthy. Since my arrival in Carmarthen, a little short ot three years ago, between 120 and 130 boys have entered the school. As compared with English schools, where boys usually remain on an average of at least four years, the Welsh boys average attendance at school, for reasons that are obvious, is little over two years. The consequence must necessarily be detrimental to the intsrests of education and the true interests of the boys. If with our new plans for intermediate education some scheme can be adopted to obviate this diffi- culty a great, boon will be conferred upon the Welsh middle and lower middle classes. The school now possesses a:fine gymnasium, and most of boys, thanks to the careful and assiduous train- ing of Mr Hensley, who, I am sorry to say, is about to leave us, can perform the usual exercises with considerable skill. This year we are in the unique position of having a representative of the the school in the Welsh International Rugby Foot- ball Team, which has the proud distinction of being victorious over the English team. Principal W. J. Evans reported as follt)w-, Having been appointed by the Oxford and Cam- bridge Schools Examination Board to supervise the examination for four certificates, and having been invited by the headmaster to offer my I impressions of the examination, I have much pleasure in deing so. Fifteen boys sat for the examination it was conducted by means of printed papers, delivered to me under seal, and included the following ten subjects Greek, Latin, French, English, mathematics, chemistry, natural philosophy, history, geography, and Scripture. In several of these subjects there were two or more separate papers, so that for six days last week, the mornings, afternoons, and sometimes even the evenings were occupied with the work of examination. It suggests to me the criticism, if I may venture on such, that the upper form are a little overweighted ill their studies, and that a reduced number of subjects would yield bettereducational resultsin thehighest sense of the term. As it is, I can only admire the care and assiduity that have enabled masters and boys to deal successfully with so varied a pro- gramme (Applause). It was impossible for me to determine the exact merits of all the papers that were sent in nor is it, perhaps, desirable to attempt to anticipate in detail the verdict of the university examiners. I will only say that, while the questions were of a searching character, the answers as a whole were creditably done, and that in some cases they were of a high order of excellence. The classical papers attracted my particular attention, for I was struck at the outset with the fact that for these examinations no books are specially prescribed, the candidates being asked to translate Greek and Latin passages of some length and difficulty, which they have never seen before, without assistance of any kind. The same observation applies to French. It is as if a boy who went in for an examination in music were required to execute a piece that was wholly new to him. This method of examination, though not so familiar in Wales, as it ought to be, is in many respects a thoroughly sound one and it takes a very fair scholar to satisfy the test. I deem it right to warn the candidates who sat for the certificate that some of them may be dissappointed, but, nevertheless, from what I have seen of their work, I may fairly congratualate all on the progress they have already made in the study of languages, particu- larly the Latin lauguage, and on the correctness and even clegence of much of the translation (applause). W. S. Jenkins, Enoch T. Davies, and A. Davies, deserve particular mention in this connection. If these boys should be led to make a specialty of Greek and Latin, I have no doubt they will excel. My estimate of them is based on grammar and composition so much as on translation. I also scrutinized the mathematics papers with considerable interest, believing as I do that classics and mathematics conbiued make the instrument of education available for boys. In this department, too, I found every evidence of careful and intelligent work. If I may be 'tt(, 1 1 permitted another criticism. I would point out that some of the questions were of too elementary a character for an upper form. The-arithmetic indeed was obviously too easy for the best boys, and I could.wish that the universities would raise the standard in this subject for all. The Euclid paper which included five books was on the whole fairly done, and I remark what is worth re- marking in Euclid papers that there was ail extra absence of what schoolmasters term 'nonsense.' The three boys who did best in Arithmetic, and Euclid collectively were W. S. Jenkins, A. E. Davies, and W. S. Davits Not far off from these, was George E. Thomas. I name him because I understat «1 liito to be one of the youngest members of the f Tin (applause). I cannot conclude my survey without compliment- mg the boys o.i the spirit with which they threw themselves into the very arduous work of the week, and on the high tone which evidently pre- vails among th em. Punctual, silent, strenuous, I honest, as they have all conspicuously been, never has an examiner had less to complain of" (loud and prolonged applause). Principal Evans also read the following report on the examinations Z, Form IV. and modern side Scripture A. M. Hughes and A. C. B. Lloyd did best. English subjects In geography J. Evans did a good i C!1 paper. In history A. M. Hughes and J. Evans were best Latin A. M. Hughes and W. C. Lewis did best in grammar. In Virgil and Ciesar A. M. Hughes and A. C. Lloyd and in prose: A. M. Hughes. French: In grammar and exercise A. M. Hughes, J. Evans, and W. C. Lewis did best. In French translation (conscript), besides the above, E. P. G. Hearder and B. E. Evans did good papers. Greek A. M. Hughes did a fairly good paper in grammar. Chemistry was well done by most of the class. J. Evans was best. Drawing J. C. Lewis did best. Mathematics: W. C. Lewis did decidedly the best on the whole. In euclid A. C. Lloyd, and in arithmetic D. H. Morris did well. Third form and preparatory side :-Scripture B. S. Davies and D. Hearder did the best papers. B. G. Rogers was very fair in the preparatory side. Latin: In translation B. S. Davies, D. Rogers, and D. Hearder were good. In Latin exercise D. Hearder and J. S. Harris were much the best, and in grammar B. S. Davis, D. Hearder, and J. S. Harris were all very equal at the top of the list. J. F. Thomas came next with a very fair paper. French In French exercise D. Hearder wrote an oxecllent paper, and was also very good in translation. E. A. Harries was very fair in both papers. English In geography B. S. Davis, D. Hearder, and W. Rogers were all good. In the preparatory class J. D. Lloyd was very fair. In history W. P. Williams was best. B. S. Davies was very nearly as good. In English grammar and essay B. S. Davies was again best. T. G. Rees and D. P. Williams were also good. J. W. Lloyd was very fair in the prejiaratory class. Mathematics In euclid J. S. Harries was best. In algebra B. S. Davies, W. E. Rogers, and T. G. Rees were good. In arithmetic B. S. Davies wrote an excellent paper, obtaining almost full marks. Science The chemistry paper throughout was done much better than might have been expected. B. S. Davies and J. S. Harries were very fair. In the Fourth Form there were several good papers, J. Evans doing the best. r. LIST OF PHIZES. Form VI. -Classical W. S. Jenkins and A. E. Davies, bracketed equal. Form V. General, to be awarded to the boy who was reported by the examiners to have done best in the certificate examination. Form IV. General, A. M. Hughes modern, J. Evans. Form III. Cejieral, B. S. Davies. Mathematics.—Set 1. W. S. Jenkins; set 2, W. C. Lewis. UPPER SCHOOL. Scripture and modern languages E. T. Davies. First classes in science and art examinations Bush, J. Evans, J. S. Harris, B. E. Evans, G. E. Thomas, J. C. Lewis, and W. S. Davies. Natural science B. Lewis. Prizes given by headmaster to boys who obtained first classes in science and art examina- tions, S. Kensington -E. D. Bush, Burry Port J. Evans, Llanio J. S. Harries, Bryntowy, Carmarthen B. E. Evans, G. E. Thomas, J. C. Lewis, and W. S. Davies, Carmarthen. Medals for gymnastics Upper set, Percy Lloyd, Ammanford lower set, J. F. Thomas, Derllys Court, Carmarthen. Mr Marchant Williams, after distributing the prizes, spoke as follows I naturally esteem it a great honour to be entrusted with the privilege of distributing the prizes to the pupils of this very old and celebrated school. I use the word cele- brated advisedly, for, as you are aware, this school has served as a nursery for some of the wisest and best men Wales has ever known. Moreover, if one is justified in basing one's predictions as to the morrow upon the achieve- ments of to-day, I am fully entitled to say that this school has a future before it far more glorious than its past. The report we have just heard read is simply a record of marked progress and of signal academical successes, and it reflects great credit upon the head-master and the members of his teaching staff, as well as upon the boys. They one and all deserve our most sincere con- gratulations. Mr Williams then went on to urge the boys to make the proper use of their time, to be scrupulously careful in apportioning their time to work, play, pleasure, exercise, and rest, to he judicious in the selection of the books which they read, and especially also to keep a firm grip up- on their native language. "Your first duty," said Mr Williams, "is to make sure of the English language, for that furnishes you with a key which will throw open to you a treasure house of literature the most splendid in the world, and provided you with passwords for the markets of every commerical nation under the sun. But pray bear in mind that it is not necessary to forget your Welsh in order to acquire a mastery over the English the knowledge of one language is distinctly helpful to the acquisition of another language and whatever may be said in praise of the English language, of this you may rest assured, it is not so plastic, not so musical, not so picturesque as the Welsh. One word to the people of Carmarthen in conclu- sion. I am keenly disappointed at the apathy shown by my countrymen to wards the subject of intermediate education. There has been much talk, but little work. Words have never affected revolutions words are a poor substitute for things and actions. My country- men are so inflamed with the rancour of party and so embittered by the strifes and jealousies ot sect and class that it is supremely difficult for the dis- interested friends of education to further the interests of the cause they have at heart. The problem which waits solution at your hands is easy solution like the people of Cardiff and other large and important centres of population, you have wasted much valuable time. That can- not be recovered. Still I am hopeful that you and they will at once rise to the level of your responsibilities. You here have in this school an intermediate school of exactly the proper type all that is needed to make it take its place as a model institution of the kind is the expenditure of the paltry sum of £ 3,000 or so upon buildings —such as a house for the master, in the immediate proximity to the school. Surely this ought to be forthcoming at once. There ought also to be an immediate school for girls here. You have here a very efficient high school you have also one of the best, if not the best, private school for girls in the whole of Wales. I refer to Mrs Marles Thomas's. Surely it would be easy to amalgamat these schools and establish one large intermediate school for girls in this town, on principles that would commend themselves to alljtrue educationa- lists. After a vote of thanks had been proposed and seconded to Mr Marchant Williams, by the Rural Dean (the Rev. J. Jones, Llangunnor), and Mr H. Barker and to the Archdeacon of Car- niarthen, for presiding by Messrs. Morgan Griffiths and Charles Lloyd, Waunifor, the meet- came to a close.
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On Sunday afternoon Miss Blanche Harding, of Mew Radnor, a pupil at the Ladies' College, Wor- cester, was drowned in the Severn. At the inquest the jury returned a verdict of Acccidental death." At the Pullman Station, at Chicargo, on Thurs- day night, Miss Zara Warner, the daughter of one of the wealthiest men in the State, started to cross the line, not seeing that the Michigan Central (Limited) express was coming in. A young lawyer, Mr William Cart aright, recognized the lady's danger, and rushed to save her. Both were knock- ed down by the train and cut to pieces. At the time the station was crowded with people waiting for a suburban train, and several women fainted at the scene. The National Eisteddfod to be held in Swansea II in 1891 was proclaimed last Friday, at the Gorsedd of the Bards with great ceremony in Victoria Park, S wansea.
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LAUGHARNE ECHOES. (By ABERCORRAN) Laugharne, Wednesday. THE MAY FLY." I hear that Captain Harrison's pretty little yacht the "May Fly" succeeded this year in carrying off the second prize in the yacht race at the Ferryside regatta held yesterday. The yacht was admirably handled by the following crew: — Thomas Griffiths (captain), John Brown, and Thomas Thomas. FORTHCOMING EVENTS. The "Odtlfellows," anù Irorites," will have their turn out" next week. The Carmarthen Volunteer band has been engaged for the former, and the Militia band for the latter. By-the-bye 1 should mention here that Mr William Griffith. of the Ship and Castle lias built a most comfortable and commodious" dining room," capable of holing about one hundred persons. In this room the Oddfellows will in the future hold their meetings ('' Abureorran Lodge "). The room will, no doubt, be utilized for other purposes such as entertainments, and meetings, as the acoustic properties of the room are highly praiseworthy. PRIMROSE LEAGUE FETE. The Primrose League Fete which was to have been held in the grounds at Glanymor, the residence of Mr Falkener, to-day (Wednesday), has been postponed in consequence of the adverse state of the weather. It will, probably, be held tomorrow (Thursday), weather permitting. PENDINE RACKS. From information which has reached me, I am disposed to think it highly probable that the Pendine races will be resuscitated this year. A gentleman resident at Pendine who takes a great interest in horse racing has signified his intention of getting the event off sometime in September next.
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L A U G H A R N E R E n A T T A MONDAY, AUGUST 11th. Programme includes race for Yachts not exceeding six tons, and Obstacle Swimming I Race. Entries close on Tuesday, August 5th —T. RICHARDS, Hon. Sec. — ADYT.]
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9 11 I The Congregational Union of Wales concluded its sittings at Beaufort, on Thursday, W rexbam was selected as the place of meeting next year.
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LLANDILO CHRONICLE. I ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. These services in connection with the Independents worshipping at the Tabernacle Chape], were held on Sunday, when the special preachers were Rev. Thomas, Landore and Rev. I Probert, Pentre-Ystrad. THE CONSERVATIVES AND EAST CARMARTHEN- SHIRE ELECTION. A meeting of the Conservative Committee for Llandilo and neighbourhood, was held on Satur- day, Mr Jones, Pentrepar, presiding. The recommendations of the meeting (which are this week submitted to the Central Committee at Car- marthen) were that the constituency should be contested in the Conservative interest, and that pressure be brought to bear upon Mr J. C. Richardson, Glanbrydan Park with the view of getting him to stand. LLANDILO EISTEDDFOD. Provided the "elements" will be favourable, there is every prospect that this event which is to take place on Monday (Bank Holiday) will be a thorough success. The renowned Dowlais, LYan- elly, and Swansea choirs are to take part in the Chief Choral Competition, while there are 6 entries "I I for the 2nd Choral Competition; seven Male Voice parties have entered for competing on Valiant Warriors and there will be numerous competitors fur the prize, for the best playing on the violin. The Park will be open for Eisteddfod ticket holders. DEMISE. We regret to announce the death of Mr William Bowcn, third son of the late Alderman D. Bowen which took place on Thursday of last week, at the age of 25 years. Possessed oncc of a fine physique and a robust constitution, he would have beenlthe last that a person would single out as a probable victim to consumption to which he succumbed after but few months illness. His remains were interred at the Parish Churchyard, on Tuesday, where the last rites were performed under the "Burials Act." The funeral was largely and respectably attended. Much sympathy is felt for deceased s mother and other members of the family. LLANDILO G. COMPANY. — 1ST V.B. WELiiH £ REGIMENT. Orders for the week ending Saturday, August Uth, 1890. Oflicer on duty, Lieutenant T. G. Williams. Company orderlies, Lance-Sergeant John Lewis, and Corporal David Lewis. Orderly buglers L. Thomas and J. P. Griffiths. Band practice on Tuesday, at eight p.m. Company drill on Wednesday, the 6th August, at 7 30. p.m., in plain clothes and forage cap. Practice on the Bille Range on Thursday and Saturday, from 3 p.m. till dusk (weather permitting). Adjutants parade oil Wednesday, the 13th August, at 7.30. p.m., in uniform with forage cap. The annual inspection of the Company will take place at Haverfordwest, on Monday, the 18th August. By order, JOHN THOMAS, Major. PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held on Saturday, before Col. Gwynne Hughes, Messrs. G. n. Strick, and J. Lowis Thomas. An order of 3s. a week was made against George Davies, 5, Alountpleasant, Lianelly, toward the support of his mother.—David Davies, of Cilsane Mill, charged a lad named Livingstone Davies, of 45, New Road, Llandilo, with fishing in the private waters of Earl Cawdor. The defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 8s.—Excise officer John Davies, charged Mary Williams, the li-cense of the King's Head Inn, Llandilo, with making a false entry in her brewery book, by stating the quantity of malt intended to be used as one quarter and four bushels, instead of one quarter and five bushels. Mr Taylor, supervisor, conducted the complainant's case, and Mr J. W. Nicholas appeared for the defendant, who pleaded guilty, and was fi iled,,tC).-i)l r Lewis Bishop (agenttoLordDynevor), 11 y summoned Mr M. R. Duff, a gentleman residing at the Cawdor Arms Hotel, with fishing in the private waters of his Lordship. Mr T. G. Williams appeared for the complainant, and Mr J. W. Nicholas defended. The evidence of the in- formant was to the effect that on the 24th June, about 5 or 6 p.m., he went to Glanrafon to fish. As soon as he arrived there, he observed the defendant fishing in the first stream above Glanrafon. Both sides of the river belonged to Lord Dynevor. (Ordnance map wto produced.) Witness, addressing the defendant, said, I presume you have got permission." The defendant replied H Yes. "From whom," asked witness. Defendant answered, Lord Emlyn.Witness said it was Lord Dynevor's waters. The defendant then said that he did not know the boundaries.—Witness said he had seen him before, and pointed out to him that both sides belonged to his Lordship, and showed him where the boundaries stopped. The defendant then went away, and witness fished down the river until 9 o'clock. Witness saw him again a that time fishing on Lord Dynevor's land. It was dusk. At the time he did not know who the person was, but witness made for him. When witness was neaiing him he (who proved to be the defendant) got out of the river, & walked away at the rate of about 4 miles an hour. Witness followed him up to the spot where he first saw him tishing, and hailed him. The defendant turned round. Witness said, Oh, it is you." Defendant answered, Yes, why?" Witness said he was surprised. The defendant said he was not fishing. Witness said he had seen him. Defendant replied, Only a throw or two." Witness told him he should have to report him, but he defendant said that somebody ought to point out the boundaries to him. The next day witness wrote the defendant to apologize, but got no reply.—The defence chiefly was that the defendant was ignorant of the boundaries. Fined Is. and costs. Superintendent Picton Philipps, charged Christopher Phillips, of Derwen Cottage, Llandebie, with being drunk and disorderly. Fined 14s.-P.C. T. Davies charged Henry Thomas, Cwmissaf, with a similar offence. Fined 9s. 6d.—Supt. Picton Phillips, charged John Jenkins, of Llwynharad, Abergwily, with making a false declaration under the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 13s.