The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

LLANDOVERY BOARD OF GUARDIANS The fortaightlv mating of this Board wsa held on Friday, under the presidency of Alderman T. Wat,kin-. There were also present: His Honour Judge Bishop, and Messrs. W. Mabon Davies, R. lewis D. C. Griffiths, D. Griffiths, Jones-Davies, D. Davies, T. Williams. T. Phillips, Thomas Jones. W, Eyam., E. Davies, Daniel Thomas (Ffvnonoer), L Roderick, Daniel Leu is, and T. Morgan; together with the clerk (Mr. D. T. M. Jones), the master (Mr. D. Evans), and rite relieving officer (Mr. h. Williams. OUT-DOOR RELIEF. Mr E. Williams reported the number in receipt of out-door relief for the week ending February 17th to be 187. cost. B32 6s. corresponding week last year 196. cost JEM 7s. 5d For the week ending February 24th 184. cost JE31 2. corre"nditi,- week last year 195, cost 232 :1" bd. RAILWAY ASSESSMENTS. Mr. T. Phillips called attention to the fact that for the oast 18 month" the assessment of the rail- way- in the Union had been considerably reduced, and moved that fit ens be taken with a view to getting back from the County Council the difference between the sum actually paid by the Cnion and the amount paid by the railway company. He did not see why that L jnon should make a present to the County Council. The Chairman—Thoy refused to pay whilst the appeal was ponding. Mr. T. Pliillips-P.it we have paid this difference between the two amounts, and I fail to see why wo should not get it back. Mr. D. Davies (Rhyblid) thought that this was ;t matter for the overseers to deal with. It was a parochial thing altogether with which the overseers had to do. They could not ask Mr. Jones (their clerk), as clerk to the Assessment, Committee^ and clerk co the Guardians, to advocate the. case of any particular parish before any tribunal. They (the railway company) had not paid since the Board gave notice of objection. Judge Bishop did not think they could get much from the railway company in any case, but thought that in justice they ought to re-pay the sum this Board had over-paid. The Clerk said that the overseers could call tho attention of the Parish Councils to it. Mr. D. Davies thought it would be advantageous for the different parishes throughout tho Union to confer together. He pointed out that the assess- ment of the County Council throughout the Union was much higher than that of the Union, and urged that that was a matter which the conference, he suggested, could go into as well. Mr.L. Roderick-In some parishes the county basis is considerably h ichor than the parochial assess- ment. They fixed their basis from the Income Tax Returns. There were two parishes which would be affected by this reduction which had been granted to the railway company. In common fairness, if parishes lost the county should also lose corres- pondingly by it. He thought they ought to ap- proach the county who morally ought to return the sum represented by the reduction granted to tho railway company. The reduction was considerable on the parish. of L'atifair-ar-y-bryn and Llan- dinpat. The Chairman did not think the railway company could be called upon to pay on the old basis from the date they appealed against their valuation. Mr. T. Phillips—I repeat that I ihink it Js only reasonable that the county t-hould be askoti to re- imourse the difference in the amount of the rate. The Clerk said he should like to point this out that the County Rate Basis Committee were not obliged to give in to any arrangement, this com- mittee, or any other committee, came to with tho railwav company. Mr. L. Roderick—Further than pointing out that we have means of showmir that they are wrong and we are righr The Civerk said it was a matter entirely for the Parish Councils to appeal against tho assessments. Mr. T. Phillips—We should represent our feel- ings to the County Couw-i). and I move that the Clerk write to them setting forth all the facts of the case, and pointing out the iniquity with which we are treated. ytr. Roderick .-aid he airreed with Mr. Phillips that an application should be made to tho county, and even if the county would not reimburse the monev they here would have done their duty hv drawing the attention also of the parishes to it. It was decided to write to the different parishes affected by the alteration, suggesting that they idiould write to the County Council requesting them to reimburse what they have overpaid. Mr. Roderick said they got nothing from the County Council for these upper parishes. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that an inmate who re- turned sometime ago from the Joint. Counties' Asylum had absented himself from the House with- out leave. He wL., subsequent ly found by the police wandering near Y st ratlflltl, and brought back to the Workhcu?e. On the 24th he bceame very violent and broke panes of glass in the windows, injuring his hands very badly in doing so. He was taken before the magistrates, and his removal ordered to the Asylum. It was resolved that the windows be repaired. The Chairman said this was the third of the four brought from the Asylum who had gone back. The Master further reported that a tramn, aged 44 had refused to perform his task, and had been sent to gaol for 14 days. Two other tramps on tho previous dav had torn their clothes into rags, and had to be brought to the noliee-statton clothed in sacks. The Chairman said that in going over the House he had visited the casual ward, where he found that these men had cut their clothes and boots into small pieces with knives. They were brought, before t)ie magistrates, and committed to prison each for two months. The Chairman—No doubt the magistrates did \\('11. Jutfge Bishor.-Quite right. 1 would leave them like that. The Chairmir. said that they were strong able- bodied men.. The ntitttlx-r of inmates last week was 22 against 19 corresponding week last year Thi" week 20. against 20. Vagrants last week 90. against 98. ibis week 95, against 101 corresponding periods last year. The Chairman reported that he and a fellow- guardian (Mr. Evan Davie-. Dugoidydd) had been shown over the House bv the Matron. They found all the rooms, beds. and bedding clean, as usua The inmates apnpared comfortable and contented. The bath was new in thorough repair. The Chairman h..d. as usual, during both weeks sent newspapers for the use of the inmates I The Workhouse accounts showed that tho Master liad again mad? some profitable business in tho pig line. THE RATING. Harking back to the rating question, Mr. T. Phdlips said that, in addition to calling attention s to the railway assessment, that it was highly neces- sarv that the different parishes in the Union should be asked to apply to have the County Rate Basis for the Lnion altered, otherwise they would con- tinue to pay on a higher basis to the county than they did parochially. .Nir. uavid Davies—Yes, send to all the parishes. Mr. Daniel Lewis—I personally called attention to the parish of Llanfair-ar-v-bryn on tins question. The Chairman—Well ,you have done your duty. A TRACING. The Chairman said that with reference to extend- ing the culvert at tho top of Stone-street, it was unanimously agreed that a tracing of the proposed alteration should be sent to the Local Government Hoard. Some difficulty was experienced in getting the tracing in consequence of the county not con- tributing anything towards it. He (the chairman) had, however, now managed to get the tracing a very good one—showing the suggested alteration which would, in course of time, be the means of saving many lives. Tfcis tracing would not. cost a penny to any public body. This was all the business of interest.

CARDIGANSHIRE CONGREGATIONALISTS Mr. O. Beynon Evans, Cardigan, presided at the quarterly meetings of the Cardiganshire Congrega- tional Association. which were held at Bow-street on Wednesday in last week. A letter was read, from the Rev. J. T. Parry. Cilcenmn resigning the post of secretary upon his removal to Maesteg. It was re- solved to appeal to the Gronfa Committee for a larger grant towards the maintenance of x churches in the county, and for a loan to carry oVT repairs at Clarach Chapel. The Rev. Cwily.n Evans Aberayron. was appointed secretary pro tern. +

LLANDILO APPEAL ALLOWED TITLE TO LAY TITHE, In the Divisional Court on Thursday in last (before Justices Phillimore and Bucknil!) an a; peal 1 was heard in which Rees and others woe the :\1:- pellants and Mansell Lewis the respondent, the ap- peal being against a judgment of Judge Bishop, sitting at Llandilo. Mr. D. V. Meager appeared for the appellant, and Mr. Erringtou and Mr. Parsons for the respondent. Mr. Meager said the whole case vested upon an i estoppel, which Judge Bishop had refused. The re- spondent had proceeded against the appellant under the Tithe Act, and received judgment in his favour. In 1872 the respondent succeeded his father- in cer- tain estates, including that at Glunrwythuchaf. of which the appellant was the tenant. The appellant had I)-pell the tenant for 44 or 45 years, and during that tiJIII had paid the vicarial tithe. That was still the position of affairs in 1904 when Mr. Rees pur- chased the property. Mr. Blake, the agent, who conducted the negotiations, was also in ignorance of a lay tithe. In fact, Mr. Blake assured Mr. Rees that there were no outgoings or encumbrances on the land but the vicarial tithe, and Mr. David Rees thereupon bought, the property for E14.080. Mr. Rees said had lie known of the existence of such a. tithe he would not. have paid the price he did for the land. Subsequently Mr. Lew is s son, a solici- tor, was searching among some old family papers and discovered his father's title to I ay tithe of the land, representing alxmt f/5 10s. per year. Pro- ceedings were taken before th" County Court judge to enforce the tithe, and the appellant claimed art estoppel. The injustice to the appellant was that the purchase price of the land was calculated on 30 years' purchase knowing nothing of the lay tithe. Mr. Justice Phillimore—And now the respondent says, "i didn't sell you the lay tithe, and I shall sue you for it." You say you should not pay, and that you are entitled to an est-opiiel preventing the respondent from recovering? Mr. Meager replied that was so. Mr. Errington said that concerning any rights and liabilities respecting the land, the Court could not go back further than the date of the conveyance it- sejf. Secondly, assuming the Court to l>e against him on that point, he submitted there could be no estoppel, because the recommendation was not acted upon. Mr. Justice Phillimore. in giving judgment, said the court would not go into the doctrines of con- veyance in the case. They would assume that the appellant could not get any compensation- if he brought an action for innocent misrepresentation. They need not, either enter into the question whether or hot certain tithes existed or not, be- cause that was an issue they could not try there. The judge had refused the estoppel apparently hI" cause he considered the appellant had some other redress. He was wrong in that and the appeal would be allowed with cases. M r. Justice ftticknill concurred. I 3—^———=3—— ■■

MAESYCRUGIAU :\I\1t Hl.\(,E OF Nii.Ai W Y V N K J ON JX — At All Saints' Church, Tientsin, North China, on the 3rd lilt.. the marriage took place of Mr. Walter Hardy, third .son of Mr. George Hardy, South Grove. Lodge, Ventnor, and Miss Mary Eleanor Wynne-Jones, adopted daughter of Mrs. Kees. Teify llill, Maesycrtigiau, South Wales. The bride was given away hv Mr. J. Morrison manager of the Peking Syndicate. The ceremony was conducted by the. Rex. Mr. Hailes, Army chaplain, assisted by the. Rev. J. II. Sedgwick. M. A., KngHsh chaplain at Tientsin.

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UTAH CHOIR COMING TO WALES PROPOSAL TO SEND THE SECOND CHICAGO PRIZE WINNER TO THE CARMARTHEN NATIONAL. To the Editor of "The Druid," Scranton, Pa., February 17th. 1910. Sir,—The Eisteddfod of to-day is a university of itself, and, without a doubt, the greatest in the world. and, without a doubt, the greatest in the world. Its significance, insofar as this ancient institution rotates to music, literature and art, is perhaps, not fully understood by the generality of mankind; but that it will be, sooner or later, goes without saying. Time, alone, is the only thing that brings forth the best there is in men ainf nation. "The world was not made in a day." It has taken some men, and some nations, too, many, many years to fully comprehend and under- stand "the truth of all things"; but, thanks be to God. I believe we are now nearer to the goal than we ever were before. If I, as an individual and a native of Wales at that. could have predicted say, twonty-fivo years ago, that the Eisteddfod would become an important factor in the elevation and education of mankind ,jn the far-off West, have no doubt but I would have been regarded as one "fit" for the best asylum afforded by my native country. But I made the prediction, just the same, and Ttave lived to see its fulfillment—thanks to the splendid Welsh—and co-operative American—spirit, in these "valleys of the mountains." Utah has to her credit, during the past seventeen years, three great Eisteddfods (Eisteddfodau—to be more correct in Welsh, and has given her splendid aid to a few more states in the "wild and Woolly West. The success of these gatherings, in more ways than one, can be vouched for by thousands of Welsh-Americans and from many "across the sea. Tlius the world advances; thus are men and women, no matter where they be located, brought into closer relation with that which makes life tho better for jiving: for intelligence," we are told, regardless of its source—no matter whether it bo in music, literature, or art—is lOe glory of God." Now another movement, is on foot—which has already been referred to in your columns—to send the. Tabernacle choir of this city, to the National Eisteddfod, to be held in Carmarthen during tho Summer of 1911. The suggestion first, came from an old school- mate 'of Prof. Evan Stephens, the talented leader of the great. "Mormon" choir, who resides at Pcn- cader, Carmarthenshire. His name, in the language of our esteemed friend and fellow-country- mall, Judge H. M. Edwards, "ha!ll now escaped me," but I have no doubt it will be made known some day. The nrofossor read me the letter shortly after his return from the Seattle Exposition Eisteddfod in September, and asked what I thought of it. My reply was, "You undertook as big a task in 1893, when you took your singers to tho World's Fair, at Chicago." "You are right, he said, and we immediate1,. entered into an enthusiastic discussion as to how such a gigantic project could be made possible, and when we "quitted" each other we had tho "hwyl," sure enough. At the next rehearsal of the choir, Prof. Stephens read his friend's IL-ttee, and a genuine, good-natured lauglt was the result. Later, however, the matter was taken up by the Governor Arthur L. Thomas, president of the Cambrian society; William H. .Follin-cl, president of the Sons and Daughters of Wales society; Evan Arthur, secretary, aixl yjt-H&rs, with the result that what was first considered in the light of a joke has blossomed into a stern reality The truth of the old saying that "there's many a true word spouen in jest," is again made mani- fest. A highly commendable feature is that the enterprise meets with the hearty approval of all the loyal citizens of the state, regardless of race, creed or colour. Therefore. Mr. Editor, don't be surprised if. in tlie near future, you will be "swood" down upon by the "sweet singers of Utah," en route to the National Eisteddfod of Wales, 1911. I am not authorized to speak for the choir, but I certainly hope you will see to it that a hall largo enough in Scranton will l>e secured to hold those who will want to hear the choir who came, out ".second best" in the great Chicago contest, seventeen years ag-o. .Wales and Utah are coming into their own. When truth gets a hearing the world will stand aghast. Success to the Druid and to the Carmarthen Eis- teddfod a year hence. ,101-f-, JAMKS (IF.TAN At l.\CO). Salt Lake City, rUth,

LLANDOVERY JOTTINGS Mis- Winnie Precce, daughter of Inspector Pn-ecf, rendered a solo in admirable style at the W illiams Pantycelyn Memorial Chapel on Sunday evening. The death is announced, in his 90th year, of Mr. Roes James, Tynybedw. Porthyrhyd. He was laid to rest by the side of his wife (who predeceased hint by 22 years) at Cilvewm Churchyard. St. David's Day was celebrated at Llandovery by a dinner at the Cattle Hotel, which was attended bv the chief inhabitants, and a social and whist drive, under the auspices of the newly-formed town brass band, at the Assembly Rooms. Air. E. T. Walter, N.P. Bank. was the .secretary in respect to the former, and Mr. W. N. Thomas (who fi; also file band secretary) carried out the secretariat-work in connection with the latter. A :-traII g'1, sight wa to be seen iri Stone-street, one day last week, and one that almost make one feel that, he was beyond the pale of civilization. Walk- ing calmly down in the. custody of the police were two tramps, whose attire consisted of rough sacks, and tattered a^fcilogies for coztt., over their shoulders. Boots and stockings—they had none. With the aid of sharp knives they had destroyed them. Tho magistrates rewarded their little frolic by passing a. sentence of two months imprisonment in each case. The late Alderman J. R. James was a voracious reader. During his stays at. Cardiff lie always improved the shining hours by looking up interesting iiiatter in the Town Library, which dished up into interesting articles found its way to tho press.

POULTRY KEEPING AND THE PRE- SERVATION OF FOXES A meeting of the representatives appointed by the Poultry Club, the National Poultry Organisa- tion Society, and the Utility Poultry Club to con- sider the subject of Poultry Keepijig and tho Pre- servation of Foxes, was held on Tuesday, j;he. 22nd ult. The following resolutions were passed unanimous- ly:—(1) That, this conference consisting of repre- sentatives of the Pouitrv Club, the National Poultry Organisation Society, and the Utility Poultry Club disclaims any hostility to fox hunting as a national sport. (2) That in the opinion of this conference it it felt that the time has arrived when in the interests of poultry kee'K'rs some steps should be taken with a view to preventing the loss arising from tho depre- dations through foxejj and of securing fair compensa- tion where such loss has arisen. (3) That the Master of Foxhounds Association be invfted to appoint representatives to meet. th emcmbers of this confer- ence at a further conference to be mutually ar- ranged. It was arranged to send a copy of the above resolutions to the Secretary of the Masters of Fox- hounds Association and the conference adjourned pending a. reply.

PEMBREY Pi.oroHixu MATCH.—The annual ploughing mato':i at Pembrev was held at Tvwarth-y-Morfa Farm on Wednesday in last week, on a field lent for e occasion by Air. J. Lloyd, under the presidency of the Right Hon. the arl of Ashburnham, the vice- presidents lacing Mr. J. Garnons Williams and Mr. G. E. Bovven, J.P., C.C. The chair tun of the committe was Mr. T. J. Lewis, to whose exertions the success of the meeting is to be attrib iro 1. Thfol was an excellent attendance of the principal plough- nient. of the district. The awards were:—Champion Class: 1 and 2, divided between Messrs. Thomas Davit's, Ffynonmenyn, Llanelly, and J. Lewis, Pen- llwynrhacca, Llannoft; 3, T. J. Owen, Cwmhowell, Llannon; 4, D. Davies, Garn. Pembrey; 5, D. Thomas, Penyfedw, Llandyfeilog. First Class: 1, Barton Williams, Pembrey; 2 and 3. divided be- tween John Rogers, Tymawr, Pembrey, and D. Thomas. Llandefeilog; 4. Wm. Lloyd, Cilrhedyn, Trimsaran. Second Class: 1, D. Thomas, Bont, Kidwelly; 2. W. Thomas, Pembrey. Third Class: 1, J. Howells, Coed, Pembrey; 2, C Jones, Emlych, Pembrev; 3, J. Lloyd, Morfa, Pembrey; 4, W. Davies, Clos, Pembrey. Colliers' Class: 1, Tom Philpot, Horeb; 2, D. Davies, Ffynonmenyn; 3, T. Davies, Pembrey. Special Prizes.—Best pair of horses: D. Griffiths ,Bronyn Kidwelly. Best decora- tor: J. Rogers, Tymawr, Pembrey. Best scrap: J. Lewis, Penllwynrhacca, Llannon. Competitor with largest family: D. Thomas, Kidwelly. Oldest com- petitor: D. Thomas, Llandyfeilog. First to finish: J. Howell .Coed, Pembrey. Best furrow: J. Rogers. Tymawr, Pembrey. net, pair of mares: D. Griffiths, Kidwelly. Cleanest competitor: Barton Williams, Pembrey.

CILYCWM COrXTY CorxciL ELBCTIOX NOTES.—"Ballot" writes:—"To-morrow (Saturday) will undoubtedly prove of great excitement in the electoral division of Cilycwm. The two candidates who con- test the seat are Mr. Row-land E. Williams, of C'efn- hirfrvn (who is the retiring member), and Mr. David Lewis, of Ynysyborde. Both are Liberals, and there- fore the issue from a political point of view is of no consequence. The fight, will probably dejiend upon the popularity of the candidates in the district, coupled of course with their respective merits. Mr. Williams has had three years' experience in County Council affairs: Air. Lewis, of course, has had none. Well, what, has Mr. Williams done during his tri- ennial term? He has been regular in his atten- dances and has always voted in favour of economy, compatible with efficiency. Furthermore, he has shown his interest, in the division which he repre- sented by advocating the erection of a bridge over the River Towv near Towy Bridge, a structure which for many years has been much needed, es- pecially when the river is flooded. His advocacy has so far been successful. He influenced the County Council to appoint a committee to inspect the site, and everything seems to point out that a bridge will soon be in course of construction. Therefore an important duty falls upon the electors to return Mr. Williams to the Council Chamber in order that he may have an opportunity of completing the move- ment which he has been the means of setting on foot. He certainly merits this compliment at the Lands of the electorate.

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AGRICULTURAL NOTES WITH VETERINARY QUERIES AND ANSWERS. IMPORTED uuTTER.—Of the -723 boxes ot butter exported by Argentine in 1909, 147,6b9 went to Great Britain. ARTIFICIAL' -Well t. The artificial mixture will undoubtedly have some superphosphates in h, and therefore putting oil some limp with it will make it "revert" too much and too quickly. Lime on tanu- yard manure is apt to waste the ammonia; you would therefore be well advised to do without either the lime or the mangold manure this year; use or4- of them but not both together, and the maiigoiu manure in preference on wettish clay land. WOOL-BALLS frequently gather in the stomachs of lambs from now onwards. Ho prevent this suav locks in the neighbourhood of the ewes' teats shouiu be removed when a few weeks old. FLUKE AND HUSK, Helsington.—Some vets. recommend sowing affected land with 5 cwt. of salt pe-f"acro in spring and repeating the dose in autumn. The intention is to kill the snails that harbour the fluke in ono stage of its existence. Also put ium^ of salt for the sheep to lick. As wet or clayey lana is most likely to be affected, get all marshy places drained, and see that all ditches and drains are in proper order so as to dry the fields as well as possible, "Husky" land would stand the same treatment ano perhaps liming in addition. Shift the calves fre- quently and let the pasture be long so that they do not. require to bite so close to the ground. The life- history of the husk strongyloid worm is not known, but it is inferred that it is parasitical in some "'host'' in the ground iite fluke. COST OF MAKING MILK.—In winter tho cost of making milk varies greatly. Many of the estimates show that feeding is somewhat extravagant. It is a low estimate which, including rent, enables a gallon of milk to be made at a cost of 5d. With labour, 2 and allowing for manure, 6d. a gallon in winter is nearer the mark, although many will run to 7d. COLIC.—Could you give me some information on the treatment of colic?—T.E.S. If the result of over-eating green food, etc., a vet. stiould be sent for at once. Meanwhile give three balls, at intervals of half an hour each, composed of sulphuret of ammonia (2 drachms), extract of gentian, powdered quassia^ and endeavour to keep the horse on his legs and walking about. If the abdomen is enormously extended and death in- minent, as a last resort take a long, fine, narrow knife or instrument, and after nicking the skin Oil the left side below and well in front of the hip. make a deep narrow puncture and the accumulated gas will rush out of the colon. If an atiack of colic continues, water and food should not be given. In a case of ordinary colic, shake up 2 oz. of sulphunc ether and laudanum in half a pint of water and give three doses at ten minutes' interval. If no im- provement, double the doses. EYE DISEASE IN POULTRY.—My poultry have been troubled very much recently with eye disease. A kind of froth appears at the corner of the eye. I should be glad if you would give me a cure for this ailment?—Grateful. The particular trouble described as eye disease is really a form of roup and affects both turkeys and ducks, as well as ordinary poultry. The symptoms appear very rapidly, in fact birds which retired to roost in an apparently healthy condition one even- ing may come out blinking next morning, and it will be found that a. small quantity of what appears to he froth is present in the corner of the eye. This goes on increasing, and an attack of -toup with in- flammation of the eye ensues. A peculiar feature of this eye disease is that it spreads from one bird to another with alarming rapidity. The first thing to do in the way of treatitierit, is to take the. affected birds away from the others. These should be bathed with some antiseptic lotion. For this pu rpose an ordinary eye lotion made by dissolving ten to twelve, grains of sulphate of zinc in half a pint of water is useful, or in place of it a weak solution of Condy's Fluid. If the face is swollen, instead of the eye lotion get some, poppy heads and boil them up and foment every two or three hours. Apart from ex- ternal applications the only kind of medicine neces- sary is a roup pill, which can be given occasionally. The birds which are actually ill should be kept on a low diet. while the rest can be fed as usual. WOOL WEIGHTS: N.W.-A stone of wool is the imperial 141b., but it, is usually sold, or tit. least weighed by the tod of 281bs. Some wool merchants are accustomed to knock off one ponnd per tod for dirt and tails, that is they claim 29 lbs. and pay for 28. TETANUS IN CALF.—Last autumn I had a calf whicii .suffered from what I am of opinion was a form of tetanus. It was quite stiff about the neck, holding its neck stiffly at all times and pointing the nose forward. It took its feeding welh Please ad- vise me as to preventive measures for the future?.— Reader. The organism or microbe giving rise to this disease is found in garden or field soils, but to be harmful must gain access by a wound. and this it does es- pecially in cases where the scrotum has not healed after castration. As to treatment you cannot do much further then to keep the affected animals free from excitement and to diet them liberally on rich easily-digested food. such as gruel, milk, eggs, etc. As a preventive top-dress the land with quick-lime and do not graze it with young stock next season. RUSHES FOR DUNG J.P.J.—The valuer or ar- bitrator will settle the price of manure between you and the out-going- tenant, but you should call his attention to how the bulk is made up. The out-going tenant can use anything he likes for litter, but the valuer should accordingly in making his award. COW LOSING C1.:D.-I have a cow which when j chewing her cud drops it out instead of letting it back. hope you will be able to give me it. cure for the same.—S.II. The failure of your cow to chew the cud is most likely jitio to some dental dpfpd. I would, therefore, advise you to carefully examine her iiiolar and if \oti find any of them diseased or abnormal to endeavour to have it removed. • ♦

OF roHE THAN PASSING INTEREST TO FARMERS. We notice from their 95th annual Farm Seed IJook that Messrs. Toogood and Sons, seed growers for over half-a-century to H.M. the King and H.M. the late Queen Victoria, of Southampton, claim to save farmers more money and at the same time give them better seeds for their money than any other firm in the world, and the records of the marvellous crops'grown by the firm's customers hi 1909 prove that the claims are true. For instance, we notice numerous officially authenticated crops of 80 to 105 tons of Toogood's Masterpiece Mangel grown in all parts of the Kingdom last year, and proportionately enormous yields of swedes, turnips and other farm plants. Apart from the question of yield, that the Messrs. Toogood and Sons do actually save their customers money in the first place is evident from the low prices in their farm seed book. which will be sent, post free, to farmers on application^ while it is worthy of remark that every lot of seed sold by the firm is supplied on approval, and that carriage is naid to customers' stations. Thus farmers pur- chasing seeds from Toogood's get the seeds at actual growers' prices, while they also obtain better seeds and so better crops than can be had in any other way. We feel sure that our farmer-readers will agree with the scores of thousands of "Toogood customers in all parts of the couni ry that they cannot afford to pay middlemen and local dealers' profits when they can .buy at first cost the best known and most reliable seeds grown from Toogood and Sons, the actual seedgrowers, at Southampton.

MARKETS GRAIN. INEVVPURT, Wed., ieb. rd.-Small attendance; quiet trade. Wheat was about 3d. cheaper than last week. Maize was quiet at last week's prices. Bar- ley unchanged. Oats in fair request at last week's prices. Steady trade in offals and hour at late rates. CATTLE. NEWPORT, Wed., Feb. 26.-This market was well stocked with cattle and sheep to-day and there was 1.1.1,,0 a moderate number of calves and pigs. English cattle and sheep continued to sell briskly for good puces, and there was an improvement in the demand for lrisii cattle. Calves and pigs moved off steadily at satisfactory prices. Quotations:—Best beef 7d per lb, .seconds 6id to 03d; best Irish cattle 6d. seconds 6d to 6{d; cows 4 3(1 to 5d; best wether 4 2 mutton 8d to 9d, ewes 6d to 6d; calves 8d to lOd: pigs—porkers lls 6d to 12s, and baconers 10s 3d to 10s 9d per score. LEICESTER, Feb. 26.—Supplies of store stock were larger and trade ruled brisker. Choice milch cows sold at 220 to JE22 10s. per head, and other lots made L14 10s. to £19. Welsh bullocks realized JE15 10s. to E15 10s.; Irish bullocks, £14 to £ 16; young stock, £ 5 to JB8; and calves, 15s. to 40s per head. Sheep sold freely^ lamb hoggs making 28s. to 32s per head, and in-lamb ewes 45s 6d to 50s 6d each. BUTTER. CORK, Wed., Feb, 2-3.-Fir.,ts 125s, second 110s, fine Ills, choice lOSs; fresh butter from 113s to 103s per cwt. CHEESE. NEW PORT, Wed., Feb. 23.-There was rather a belter supply here to-day than has been the case for the past few weeks, but, notwithstanding this in- crease, the demand was well maintained at steady- prices. Quotations:—Caerphillys 65s to 70s per cwt, tancy dairies 71s to 73s, doubles 68s to 70s, truckles 68.s to 72s, Cheddars 60s to 68s, and singles 65s to 67s. PROVISIONS. WIIITLAND, Fri., Feb. 25.-Th,-ro was a good attendance and supply. Rutters in casks varied from lljd To 13d per lb, whilst butters in pound rolls realised 13d to 142d per lb; eggs, fourteen for Is; live fowls 4s to 4s 6d per couple: dressed poultry 9d to 9d per lb, beef 7d to 8d, mutton 8d to 9d pork and veal 6d to 7d. LLANDILO, Sat., Feb 25.—There was a fairly good market to-day. There was a fairly good supply of poultry, but eggs were rather scarce. Quota- tions .-—Fresh butter Is 2d and Is 3d, Australian 2 Is 2d per lb; cheese—Welsh 6d per lb, cream and Caerphilly 9d per Ib; eggs, Id each and 13 for Is; rabbits, 9d each. Poultry: Fowls—trussed Is per lb. ditto live 4s 6d to 5s 6d per couple: ducks- trussed Is 2d per Ib, ditto live 3s 3d and 3" 6d each. Fla ii lilt(, Is shirting Is and Is Id per yard; serge—coloured Is 4d, white Is 6d per yard: hopsack Is 4d, apron flannel Is 9d, blouse flannel Is 2d.. dress flannel 2. 6d, costume cloth 3s to 3. 6d per yard; ready-made blouses 4s 6d, ready-made shirts 5s 6d, turnovers 2s 6d, large shawls 12s 6d eachblankets, 20s per pair. Wool: White and g-rey in and out the grease 2.s 2d, black—Welsh 2s 6d- and 2s Bd, best black 3s 6d and 3s 8d per Ih; German fingering, mixed colours, 3s 8d per lb. Plants, 4d per bundle, or Is. per 100. CARMARTHEN, Sat., Feb. 26.—Quotations;—Cask butter Is ld to Is 2d, fresh ditto Is 2d to Is 3d 2 per lb; dressed poultry—fowls 4s 6d to 5s 9d per couple, ducks 2s 9d to J8 6d each; eggs, 14 for Is* cheese. 40s per cwt. FAT STOCK AT LLANDILO.—Messrs. William and Walter James, auctioneers, Sv\ ansea, Llandilo and Llandovery, conducted their fortnightly sale, of fat ,,t(,cL- at the Lliindilo town market on Mondav. There were offered for sale 57 head of fat cattle, 50 porkers, 250 sheep and lambs, six cows and calves, and ten fat calves. (uotatlOns :-Fat bullocks and heifers, £ 12 to £ 18 ;bulls, JB11 to JE16 cows and calve*- at heel had dropped in prices and several lots were bought in. others sold from 1;11 to JE16 10s. moun- tain .sheep. 7s. 6d to 12." 6d. Southdown and Low- land. 22. to 30s.; porkers, 40s. to 50s.; fat calves,. 28s. to 45s. ST. CLEARS. Tuesday, March 1st.—At the monthly market the supply of fat stock generally was small. Mr. W. V. Howell Thomas (of the firIl of M essrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son auctioneers,, etc., Carmarthen) disposed of some fat stock and a few cows and calves at excellent prices, he best in the latter mentioned going up to £18, Several fat cows reached from £1-6 to £ i I apiece. The supply of store cattle was rather disappointing, and most of the animals were in poor condition. The demand' for sheep was distinctly beter, the best quality mak- ing up to 8d. per lb. Pigs were very scarce hur in good ¡j..rrnUl d. LAMPETER MARKET.—The monthly market on Monday last was well attended. A large number of young pigs were exhibited for sale and fowls were- present in great numbers. There were no cattle. Store pigs sold at 9s. 9d. per score; young pigs, 18s, apiece; chickens, 4s. a couple; ducks. 5s. a couple: fresh butter. Is. 4d. per lb. eggs, 14 fur Is. cheese.. W elsh. 3d. per lb.

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GOGERDDAN HUNT PUPPY SHOW 7. The annual show of puppies in connection with tli! Gogerddkn Hunt took place at Gogeiddan on Tues- day of last week. The judges were Mrs. Hughes,. M E; Lampeter; Mr. J. P. V. Pryse Rice, M.H., Llandovery, and Mr. D. Gvvynne, Llandovery. Tlie master (Sir Edward I'ty se) offered prizes for the best- walked hounds, and two silver cups for the best- shaped dog and bitch. Awards;— I)ogs--lst and cup "Fabien," talked by Mr. James. Penbryncoch 2nd, "Statesman." Mr. Hie- hards, Pencwni: 3rd. "Fairfax," Mr. James Tyn- rhos; 4tli, "Spartan," Mr. Griffiths, Talvboril Mill. Bitches—1st and Vill, Air. Benjamin. Pantydwn: 2nd, "Lucy." Mr. James, Frondeg; 3rd, "Fallible, Mrs. Thomas. Tynrhattan; 4th. "Lavish," Mr. Magor, Penyberth. Larcrock sf "Pompey." Mr. D. Ric- hards, Penbank; 2iidt "Bella." ;\1i-. T. Jones, Bivn- eithin.