The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

[ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE. BY PRIMROSE McCONNELL, B.Sc.. F.G.S. (Author of A Notebook of Agricultural Facts and Figures," Elements of Farming, etc.). EARLY MUTTON. There is a notable article in this years volume of the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland on the above subject. There have been great changes within recf times in the public taste with regard to the consumption of mutton, as at one tune huge joints •were required laid thick with fat, but nowaday, the public want small lean juicy joints, and pioo ably in London nothing suits tins demand than the various Down crosses, lhc demand for lean meat began about 30 years ago. Before that time carcases from 70 to 80 pounds were desired while nowadays from 48 to 56 pounds is the hit preferred The importation of frozen Cantt.rbuiy mutton caught on partly because the meat was to -tl use small in size, and partly because it was not so excessively fat a. the home killed. One of the reason, that fat is not now desired, by working people at 1t»ast is the preference now given for mainline.. Th £ ™b £ it»te for hotter to caught on v,vy largelv inleed, and it. is certainly one of the reason, why lean meat is more desired than formerly. USEFUL CROSSES. In the north country the Oxford Down ram is a favourite with the leading authorities, although the Suffolk is also in this category It is found that the Oxford crosses well with the half-breds or crosses common in the north; that is the Border- Leicester-Cheviot or Border-Leujcster-Black laco produces a fat lv-nb which is probably the greatest P, favourite of all. This animal is practically a three- quarter breed, and is one that is good for euttlng up from a butcher's point of view, and thus the use of the Oxford Down sire has developed tit- mendouslv within the last few years corresponding with the'use of the Scottish varieties of sheep for crowing purposes. Whatever particular c ass of tsheep as used it is perfectly certain thutthc^n- stimor demands small sizes nowadays, 0< con_s farmers have to study their farming as we as the market, and it is not always easy to alter lm stock to suit altered tastes of the public, though has even been suggested by some that our large breeds of sheep should be reduced m size by flec- tion while still keeping their character!sties. The fact remains that whatever is done or happens, the public want small mutton. AUTUMN GRASS SEEDING. Some farmers find it a useful practice to sow down their land when putting it into grass in the autumn without a crop, instead of in the springtime with a crop. When this is done it is necessary to make a clean fallow or a half fallow, and then to sow the seeds after harvest at the end of August or diuuv September. One argument in favour of this met nod is that when sown down for a corn crop many of the cases of failure are duo to the corn crop taking a large proportion of goodness out of the soil, and at the same time tending to smother the delicate Vounsr seedlings of grass and clover, I his i" specially so of lucerne and probably is also the case SJ" These are very delicate in the seedling stages and require both air and sun When the is earned out by itself on clean sod the seedlings get A GOOD STABT as far as air and sun are concerned, and there is also the fact that there is more likeli- hood of a sufficiency of rain an d_ autumn and early winter than there is in spring. Sown .in spring there is always a liability to injury from drought, but sown in the autumn the seeds are certain to get plenty of moisture, and get a hold of the ground before the wni^r conu^. l the frost comes too soon of course, injury nn,eht be done but it is manifest that sowing nay about the beginning of September wdlenabethey-amg plant, to come up and get good hold of the soi and be able to resist the influence of f osfc It » possible to "have a catch crop or an eaily C,°P ™ would be cleared away by m>d-summer and then work the land about a bn, and get a clean tilth, and thus have a good catch of young grass later on. STOOKING. Now when harvest" is in full swing it » while to consider what are the best ways o, cttin up sheaves of corn to dry. Some districts are note for good stooking, and some for very -bad. IJI olden times a stook of 24 sheaves equal to a lh wa, the measure adopted by which the work *as paid as piece-work, and the sheaves had of tour, to be a certain size. The master or h round with a measuring iron, and saw that; ih workers were up to the mark in this v^pect. No^ ■ days when corn is cut with machines .he, ditaAcs are set up in quarter .stooks of thiee on > a and thus it becomes much more necessary to sec. that these are sot up properly to prevent them from fallin" down. The writer prefers himself to pick up under each .rm „tr.cMl, thebutt, a. jn* apart as possible, draw them up together and have the heads meet in a point like the two legs of the letter "A." Then two more sheaves are put up in the tame'way couplos each to the two con- t-ral onus d.nting inwards thevj. Bj, th» method the sheaves are, as it were all proppin^ up against one another, and will stand square when the wind is blowing without toppling over. A NEW METHOD. A district is known to the writer where the stock- ing is so bad that a lot of sheaves tumble do*n without any wind at all, and even before the Btookerj are out of the field. Work done in this way o be absolutely useless to the North, where in the <vords of Burns we often find the stooks Coupit wi. the blast." The writer recently learned of a new method which seems to be very efficient. Tvvo couples of sheaves arc simply put crosswise two hiv»t net up and then other two across which help to hold one another in place, while at the same time allowing plenty of space for the circulation wf air. In these days, when prizes are being offered for Various competitions at farm work, it wouJd be worth while in some districts to have a competition for ntooking. THRASHING. Some winter cam and bailey have been thrashed out in the district where the writer farms. This thrashing out of the stook is an exceedingly expedi- tious and labour-saving method, and the writer has seen it done even in the damp climate of Scotland when the season was propitious. The operation suggests the question why some more of these expeditious methods cannot be carried out. In the fine dry climate of Australia stripping machines are Used, which are simply an improved modification of those which Plinv describes as in common use :n Gaul in the first century of our era. In Califorir. i thrashing machines are used which are pulled alor! by a great gang of horses or an engine, cutting off tho heads of the corn and thrashing it as they Proceed along. Work like the above. of course, cur only be done in an exceedingly fine dry climate, and We (,onld not do it here as it is not dry enough. On the other hand it is work like this ivhl.h produces cheap corn, and there are SOME MODIFICATIONS which we might adopt in this country all the same. One of these is to cut our corn crops with a very high stubble. If anyone jus; thinks of it for little while they will realise the fact that a grl at e deal of our harvest work is more or less a caw of cutting and carting into the homestead a large Quantity of useless straw, and then carting the same out again after it has been trodden into muck. Would* it not be infinitely better to leave it out in the field in the first pla-'e where it would rot down and manure the land sooner or later and thus reduce the labour of harvesting very considerably. is only in the case of oats which require for fodder that we need a large quantity of straw, and even with that, the lower end of the stalks of corn of much less value than the upper parts for fodder purposes, and might quite well be left where they grew. We have a large quantity of useless straw to cut, stock, carry in, stack up, put through the thrashing machines, and stack up a.gain. and then to get rid of somehow or another as muck, all of which operations might be greatly expedited by cutting with a high stubble. ANSWER TO CORRESPOND ENT. Motor-Plough: J.McM.—The motor-plough is not yet perfect enough for use by small farmers, though I have good evidence that it will soon be. As to hiring out to neighbours, that depends on the neighbours., and you ought to know better than I can tell you the prospects in this line. If you want to get a plough on the instalment plan you should consult the secretary of the nearest co-opera- tive association in your county under the I.A.O.S. r.,S.—'The author will be pleased to answer through this column such queries with regard to matters of Agriculture, etc., as are likely to be of general interest to readers. Letters should be addressed co Primrose McConneli, 69, Highgate, Kendal.

.0 MARKET8. TATTLE. HEREFORD, Wed., Aug. 13.—A moderate supply, and not such good quality, but prices ruled a little firmer, though prices showed little quotable differ- ence. Best quality beef 8d per Ib., other qualities 6d to 7..1d. Stores showed no improvement, and little doing, keep being scarce. Sheep sold but moderately, but there was some good stock. Store lambs sold better; wethers 3ù to 8d per lb., and 4 2 ewes 6d to 7d. Calves exceeded the demand and late rates ruled. Pigs dear. porkers 8d to 9d per lb. NEWPORT, Wed., Aug. 13.-There was a rather short supply of cattle, calves, and pigs at to-day s market, but a plentiful supply of sheep and lambs. A good attendance and brisk demand. Quotations Best beef 7V1 per lb., seconds 7d to 71,d. cows 6d; best wether mutton 8d to 8id, ewes 6jd to 7d, lamb 9d to 9¡}; calves 8d to 9d; porker pigs lt2s 6d to 13s per pcore. HEREFORD. Wed., Aug. 13.—Very few samples of old wneat on offer at 4s 3d and 4s 4d, new oats selling from 18s to 21s. Maize a little dearer. Millers: offals in demand from 5s to 7s 6d abovo last quotations. NEWPORT, Wed., Aug. 13.-There was a very quiet market to-day. hear and flour were firm and practically unchanged, and also barley and oats. Maize was a shade dearer. Bran and sharps were in good demand at 2s to 2" 6d advance on the week. LEICESTER. Aug. 16.—Both dairy and grazing stock were in smaller supply, but trade was sluggish for all except choice qualities, in consequence of the condition of the pastures. Choice dairy stock sold at L23 to E25 per head. good milchers B21 to £ 22, and inferior J615 to £ 17. Heifers and steers were slow, but good calves ruled firm. PROVISIONS. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN, Fri., Aug. 15.—There ii- -is a large attendance here to-day, and a large quantity of provisions, &c., changed hajids. There was a good supply of butter, but prices were d per lb. higher than last week. viz., unsalted lumps for factory blending purposes lid per lb., casks salted 10d to lid per lb. according to qualüy, and rolls Is to Is Id per lb. Eggs in great demand at 10s per 120. A fair supply of poultry, with a ready market, young fowls selling from 6d to 6d per lb. alive or from 3s 6d to 5s per couple, ducks 6d to 7d per lb. alive, and old fowls from 2.s 6d to 3s 6d per couple. Rabbits in good supply and fair de- mand, trapped at 6d to nd each, soht 5d to 6-d each. and young leverets 3d to 5d each. Porkers sold well at 8s 9d per score. Weaners in good supply, a fair trade doing at Is to 23-s each accord- ing to age. Old tiheep plentiful from 2!d to 3d per lb.. yearling sheep 4d per lb., and lambs (fair trade) 4d per lb. Fat calves a moderate trade at 4d to 4-i-d per lb.. fat bulls 24s to 28s per cwt.. yearling 4 store cattle E7 to B9 each, two-year-old ditto JB9 to £ 12 each, three-year-old ditto £12 to JB15 each., St ore cattle showed a downward tendency in prices. Fat cattle scarce and up to 35s per cwt. fat cows, (fair supply), 25s to 30s per cwt. Cow? and calves sold well from JB15 to JE16 each, and heifers and calves £10 to £ 13 each. LLANDILO, Sat., Aug. 16.-The market was a very good one, but the suppiy and demand were below that of last week. Trussed poultry keep rather pea roe. Quotations: -Bi-itter-fresh Is Id, tub Is per lb. eggs Id each, duck eggs ten for Is; cheese—new Welsh 3^1, old 6d, cream and Caerphilly 2 8d, Cheddar 9d per lb. honey Is per lb. ra-bbits 8d each, leverets 5d; poultry-trussed chickens Is Id per lb., live 5s per couple, trussed fowls Lid per lb., trussed ducks Is per lb., live 2s 9d to 3s each; fish trout It,, sewin Is 9d, salmon 2s 4d; flannel-white Is Id, shirting Is Id, serge—coloured Is 5d, white ir, 8d, blouse flannel It. 2d, apron flannel Is 9d per vard, ready-made shirts—small size 4s 9d, men's full size 5s 9d to 6s: wool—white and grey in and out the grease 2d, brown 2s 8d, black 2s lOd, best black from 3s 4d; cabbage plants (assorted) 4d per bundle. CARMARTHEN. Sat.. Aug. :Jó.-Thf'rf' was a good attendance here to-day, and trade was brisk. Quotation,- --Buttli- in pats Is Id per lb., butter in casks- Is Old. poultry—chickens 18 2d per lb. fowls 2s 2d to 2s 6d each, ducks 3s to 3s 9d each. eggs 11 for Is. cheese 42s per cwt. BUTTER. OORK, Sat., Aug. 16.—Firsts 92s, seconds 88s, superfine 94: fresh from 96s per cwt. LAMPETER AUGUST (FAIR.-This annuJ,1 fair for the Kile of horses, cattle, and pigs, was held on Friday, and wa-s well attended by persons from the town and surrounding district, as it is one of tho two pleasure fairs of the year, although no attrac- tion whatever in the way of shows, roundabouts- swings, & had been provided. Undoubtedly the practice of touring the farms previous to the hold- J ing of fairs militates greatly against t'heir success. and the number of cattle and horses were much less than usual, although a very large number of dealers had oome to the town tho previous night and %-xrl.v on iFriday. Prices-were as follows:—Heavy horses J325 t-o JMK. light ditto C15 to E30, ponies, Lb 10s to 215 aocording to age; cattle—yearlings £ 7 10s to JE11. two-yoar-old 910 10-, to £ 13, cows and calves £ 14 to j319. bulls 25s to 28s per cwt., and young fat cattle 30cs to 33s; small pigs-fight weeks old 24s to 26s por head, and nine weeks 27s to 30s. LLANDILO BRIDGE MART.—At Llandilo Bridge Mart on Monday Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Sons. Carmarthen, put under the hammer 71 head of cattle, 7 cows and calves, 10 calves, 710 lambs, 74 ewes, and 1a6 pigs.. The prices obtained wer,e-for cattle up to JE20 5s., cows and calves £17 10s., and calves J35 17s. 6d. Lambs sold at 4id. per lb. live weight, and ewes 3d. Pigs, 8s. 3d. to 8s. 9d. per ircore.

LLANYBYTHER A C&NTEXABIAN'S DEATH.—Had she been spared to live another few months, Miss Sarah Thomas, Highmead Cottage, or better known as "Sarah TomoM Shon." who died last Tuesday, the 12th inst., would have lived to oeic-bratebty 100th birth- day. She was born, lived and died in this neigh- bourhood, and since her young days was uninter- ruptedly in service at Highmead Mansion, and was by a long way the oldest tenant on the Highmead Estate. Deceased was a very happy character, and illness bad seldom crossed her path of such long life. It was very interesting to listen to her relating the events which had taken place in the long past. and had retained all her senses remarkably well, mentally and physically. She could read up to her Ja-t riay" without the aid of glasses, and even the Friday preceding her death she was chopping fire wood in her garden, apparently in her usual health. Her illness was of a short duration. VISITORS:—There are (pite a large number of visitors from South Wales and other parts staying in the neighbourhood, who seem to be enjojing their rest t otheir hearts' content, many a comment is aso made on the beautiful surrounding scenery.

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AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. LLANDILO The annual agricultural show was held on Thurs- day on the ground of the Llandilo and District Cattle Market and Auction Mart Co., Ltd., and on the adjoining field. Fine weather favoured the event, which attracted a considerable n i.nber# of visitors. This ehxibitions is one of the oldest in the county, and although for many years it showed signs of falling oil, has shown a remarkable im- provement. within the last two years. The entry list this year constituted a record and was 50 in uxcess of last year. The black cattle-always a feature at this show—were a very fine lot, and were exhibited direct from grass. There was a keen competition in the yearling class and milk cows. In the horses the carters were the best yet seen at this show. There were some very nice exhibits in the ponies. The same remark applies to the light horses, particularly the hackney foals and the hackney brood mares.. In the sheep classes the list was not particularly well filled, but whao they lacked in quantity was fully made up in quality. There was an exceedingly fine pen of yearling ewes. There were only two classes for pigs, but the quality made up for lw:k in numbers. The president this year was Sir Stafford Howard, K.C.B. The Dell, Llanelly, and he was accompanied by Lady -Howard. Amongst other distinguished visitors at the show were Lord and Lady Dynevor. The vice-presidentf; wore:-Messrs. J. W. Gwynne Hughes, Trepybi H. E. Phillips. Tregyb; Evan Jones, J.P., Manori- avon; W. N. Jones, J.P., Dyffryn; Thomas Lewis. J.P. ,Brynglas. Judges :-Black cattle and pigs, Mr. Richard Thomas, Castell Coch, Laugharne; coloured cattle and sheep. Mr. James D. Key, lynywerri Farm, Llanelly; light horses and ponies, Mr. Wm. Jones, Tygwyrl, Llangoedmore, Cardigan; cart horses and colliers. Mr. John Grifiiths, Jameston Court. Manorbier..Stewards :-Mcssrs. Morris, Castell Farm; Davies, Glanyrafon; Lloyd, Drys. llwynucha; Morgans, Ciemawr; Jones, Dynevor Castle ifarm; Morgans, Llyshendy; Hobbe, The Home Farm; Williams, Tygwyn. Judges of sports, Messrs. W. N. Jones, Dyffryn; Hugh Jones, Manor- avon: J. F. Rees, Llwynfortune; Hobbs, The Homo Farm; Mr. Jones, Dynevor Castle Farm. The treasurers were Messrs. Lloyds Bank, Ltd., 1 whilst the duties of secretary were very efficiently carried out by Mr. Griffith Wiliams, auctioneer, Myrtle Hill, Llandilo. THE LUNCHEON. SPEECH BY SIR STAFFORD HOWARD. THE VALUE OF COOPERATION. Sir Stafford Howard presided at the luncheon. The toast of tho judges was proposed by Mr.. R. H. Sampson, Pontardulais, and responded to by Messrs. Riohard Thomas, Laugharne, and Wrn. Jones, Cardigan. Sir .Stafford Howard proposed "The Llandilo Agri- cultural Society." He said it gave him the greatest pleasure in being present to support agricultural shows in the county of Carmarthen. He was glad to hear that the cheese factory opened at LdandUo a few months ago was going strong. There was no doubt that they had still a groit deal to learn, parti cularly in districts where there was a large ""mber of -small farmers to whom co-operation must be most valuable in the end. He had read in the papers that- at least one-fourth-he was not sure if it was not one-third o<" the agricultural land in Wa«es was held by farms under 50 acres. That showed that Wales was a land of small holdings. small holder that co-operation was so advantageous and needful, and it was one of those things which must grow. They could not make achangeaUofa sudden. They must go on step by step and ho felt that the first great step had already been taken. There was one thing which must be of very great advantage to small holders in that part of the county and that was the fact that they had such fine markets close at hand. It was not every district which was so well situated. In some distr't» lhe farmers had to send their produce lcn^ but they in the Llandilo district had close at han. a very hungry and thirsty populaUon--<laughter) thirsty he hoped in the sense of drinking milk and hungry in eating cheese {renewed laugh tor). He did not think that farmers in that district had much to complain of in the way of markets. They couW not stand still in anything. People said that far- merSI were slow to move, but they liked to know that they were moving in the right direction. They did not want to go back again after they had made a start. So far as he had gone over the show that day he had noticed some very fine oattle, and his friend and neighbour Lord Dynevor had been suc- cessful in winning a prize (applause). He had heard it said, How could you compete with people like Lord Dynevor?" but he thought it was a very good thing that landowners should take a share in these things. He had known a tenant farmer to tako a bull'to a show and beat the King and everyone else (renewed applause). It was a very good thing that those who had the opportunity and the means of producing the best should exhibit for other people to see what could be done. It encouraged them to produce the best (applausie). Alderman W. N. Jonc-A, chairman of the lihow committee, thanked -Sir Stafford Howard for coup- ling his name with the toast, and expressed their thanks to him and Lady Howard for gracing the gathering with their attendance. It was known that of late vears that this show had not been doing so well as one should like, but he was pleased to say that the committee now having made a fresh start last year there had now taken place a vast iin- provement and he hoped that it would go on^im- proving and that as time went on they^ wou e making a substantial profit. He than.cod th m all for rallying round to keep it going. In Lord Dyncvor they had a good and kind friend, who was always ready to help them. They had also good friends in Sir Stafford and Lady Howard. Tho latter had come there that day to give them some good advice. Sir Stafford took a keen interest in agricultural shows. He urged them to do their hest to make the show at Llandilo the best in the county. There was no reason why that shou d not be so. He invited everyone who had a suggestion that would lead to improvement to make so boldly to their secretary. Mr. Griffith Williams, and he assured them that they would reserve the very careful consideration of the committee. He told them not to grumble about this tbin-m. or that, but to tender their advice freely and it would be received in good spirit. Lord Dynevor proposed the health of the presi- dent and extended a hearty welcome to him and Lady Stafford to the town of Llandilo. It wa indeed kind of them to come there. Sir Stafford had taken the greatest interest in agriculture all his life. Both he and Lady Howard supported all movements in the county with the greatest energy and enthusiasm. He mentioned that sometime ago Sir Stafford came there to take part in the opening of the cheese factory at Ffairfach, and to-day he had come to help them again at the show. He asked them to drink the health of Sir Stafford and Lady Howard and wished them long life and prosperity. Sir Stafford suitably responded. He mentioned the fact that the late Sir Arthur Stepney, Lady Howard's father, took a keen interest in agricul-' ture and did much to improve the stock by breeding good animals and showing the farmers what could be done. Appended is the list of awards: CATTLE. Black or Castlemartin Breed. Two-year-old or aged Lull-1, Mr. G. Davies, Hafod, Llandilo. One-year-old bull-I, Mr Ivor Lloyd Davies, Derry- moilon, Prince; 2, Mr. Thomas, Llwyncynn-,ryra. Cow in milk or in calf—1, Mr. John S. Lewis, Llettyglyd, Peggy; 2, Mr. Tlios. Thomas, Llwyncyn- hwvra; vhc, Mr. Ivor Lloyd Davies, Derrymoilon. Two-year-old heifer, to calve within six months of exhibition, the prize to be retained until she calves, and notice thereof given to the Secretary- 1, Mr. Ivor Lloyd Davies, Derrymoilon. Primrose: 2. Mr. Thomas Thomas, Llwyncynhwyra. Yearling heifer—1, Mrs. Simpson. Love Lodge; 2 and c, Mr. Thomas, Llwyncynhwyra: he, Mr. John S. Lewis, Llettyglyd, Brune 2nd. Heifer calf—1 and 2. Mr. Ivor Lloyd Davies. Derrymoilon; he. Lord Dynevor, Dynevor Castle, e, Mr. John S. Lewis, Llettyglyd, Peggy 2nd. Bull calf-l and 2. Mr. Ivor iJoyd Davies. Derry- moilon, Derry Boy; he, Mrs. Simpson, Love Lodge. Any Breed, except Black or Castlemartin. Two-year-old or aged bnil-l, Lord Dynevor, Dvrievor Castle; 2, Mr. Davies. Cwmsawddc, Llan gadoclc; r. Mr. E. Jones, Manoravon, Shii.ley Riinger. Yearling bull—1 and 2, Dowager Countess Cawdor, Golden Grove. Cow in milk or in calf—1, Mr. E. Jones. Manor- avon; 2. Dowager Countess Cawdor, Golden Grove; he Mr. J. H. James. Tregeyb Arms. Two-vcar-old heifer, to calve within six months of exhibition, the prize to be detained until she Cil -eS. and notice thereof given to the Secretary—1, Mr. E. Jones, Manoravon; 2 and he, Lord Dynevor, Dynevor Castle. Yearling heifer—1, Mr. E. Jones, Manoravon; 2, Dowager Countess Cawdor, Golden Grove. Heifer calf—1 Lord Dynevor, Dynevor Castle; 2, Mr. Thomas Lewis. Brynglas, Nantgaredig. Bull ,-alf-1, Mr. John Thomas, Ynisdawelog; 2, Dowager Countess Cawdor. Golden Grove; he, Mr. David Jones, Velindre Mill. SHEEP (any Breed). Ram—1, Mr. Thomas Davies, Gellygoidog; 2 and 3, Mr. Driscoll, Pen-back, Whitland. Pen of ewes, not less than three in number—1 and 2, Mr. Driscoll, Penback, Whitland; he and c, Lord Dynevor, Dyncvor Castle. Ram lamb—1 and 2, Mr. C. Driscoll, Penback, Whitland; r and he. Mr. Thomas Davies, Gelly- goidog. Pen of three ewe lambs—1 and 2, Mr. C. Driscoll, Penback, Whitland; he (twice), Lord Dynevor, Dynevor Castle. PIGS. Sow (any breed) that has farrowed a litter of pigs- 1 and 2. Mr. Ivor Lloyd Davies, Derrymoilon. Boar (any breed)—1 Mr. Rees Perkins, Dolau- gleision; 2, Lord Dynevor, Dynevor Castle. HORSES. Brood mare calculated to breed cobs, with a foal at her foot in the exhibition, not over 14.2-1, Mr. Lewis N. Powell, Carregcennen; 2, Mr. Thos. Scur- lock, Lanlash; 3. Mr. Jones, Verdrefawr, Trapp, Lady Confident. HACKNEYS. I Brood mare calculated to breed hackneys, with her foal at foot in the exhibition, not under 14.2-1, Mr. Evan Davies. Mountmawr, Aberporth; 2, Mr. J. Hopkins. Tvissaf, Phillippine Walton; he, Mr. I William Lewis, Lanfawr; c, Mr. David Harries, Dyffryn Stores, Ammanford. Foal—1, Mr. J. Hopkins. Tvissaf, The Whig; 2, Mr. Jones, Verdrefawr, Trapp; r, Mr. Evan Davies, Mountmawr, Aberporth; he, Mr. Thos. Mathias, Pontardulais1. Two-year-old gelding or filly-I, Mr. Dan. Davies, Brynamlwg, Nantgaredig; 2. Mr. W. E. Young, Pentwyn Farm. Ammanford; r, Mr. W. Owen, Pen- fcdwfawr, Llanon; he, Mr. Roderick James, Ty- oanol. Yearling gelding or filly-I, Mr. G. J. Thomas. Garregcegin. CART BREED. Brood mare with her foal at her foot in the exhibition, over 15 h.h. (prize given by Mr. Lewis Bishop, Bryneithvn)—1, Mr. E. Jones, Manoravon. Manoravon Flower; 2. Mr. R. '1. Davies, Llandilo- yr-ynys, Nantgaredig, May; 3, Mr. John S. Lewis, Llettyglyd, Brown. Foal, dam to be over 15 h.b.-I, Mr. E. Jones, Manoravon; 2, i he, Mr. Perkins, Dolau- gLeision. Two-year-old gelding or filly-71, Messrs. W. and D. Thomas, Pentredavis; 2, Mr. D. James, Rhydy- ffynon, Marton Jameson; he, Misses Mansel, Maes- deilo, Chestnut; c, Mr. Ivor Lloyd Davies, Derry- moilon, Belle. Yearling gelding or filly-I, Mr. H. T. Davies, Llandilo-yr-vnys, Princess; 2, Messrs. W. and D. Thomas, Pentredavis; he, the Misses Mansel, Maes- dedlo, Bay; c, the Misses Mansel, Maesdeilo, Black. Pair of cart horses for agricultural purposes, open to tenant farmers, only-I, Mr. Davies, Derrymoilon. Diamond and Belle; 2. Mr. D. James, Rhydvffynon; he, Mr. Davies, Cwmsawdde, Llangadock. Mare (without foall or gelding for agricultural purposes, open to tenant farmers only-I, Mr. W. Davies. Bwlchagored; 2, Mr. Thos. Davies, Cwm- sawdde, Llangadock. Three-year-old cart gelding or filly-I, Mr. J. Hopkins, Tyissaf, John Rourell; 2, Mr. Lewis N. Powell, Carregcennen. COLLIERS' BREED. Collier brood mare, to breed colliers, not exceed- ing 15 hands high, with a foal at her foot in the ex:hibition-l, Mr. Ivor Lloyd Davies, Derrymoilon; 2, Mr. John Jones, Yscaio; he, Mr. Thomas Grif- fiths, Cwmeellyfawr; c, Mr. J. Hopkins, Tyds-saf, Queen of Roses. Collier gelding or mare, not under three years, and not under 14.2 and not over 15 h.h.-l, Mr. Ivor Lloyd Davies, Derrymoilon; 2, Mr. John Evans, Gorsfelen: c. Mr. Lowis. Trocdyrhiw; c, Mr. T. D. Davies. Penllwynau, Nantgaredig. Collier gelding or mare, not under three and not under 14 and not over 14.2 h.h.-l, Mr. Lewis, Troedyrhiw; 2 and he, Mr. Davies, Pistillgwyn; c, Mr. Thos. Griffiths, Cwmoellyfawr. Foal—1. Mr. J. Hopkins, Tyissaf, Bill of the Play; 2, Mr. Ivor Lloyd Davies, Derrymoilon; he, Mr. John Jones, Yscaio. PONIES. Mountain pony (gelding or mare) not exceeding 12g hands (entered or to be entered in the Welsli 2 e' Cob and Pony Stud Book)-l, Mr. David Davies, Blaenpistyll; 2, Mr. Davies, Castle Howell, Nant- gsiredig; r, Mr. W. Williams, Llwyndewi, Capel Dewi, Lady Dewi. Mountain brood mare pony, with a foal at her foot in the exhibition, not exceeding l h.h.—1, Mr. E. Jones, Manoravon, Little, Doris; 2, Mr. T. C. Clarke, Tynowydd, Llangunnor, Gwenlight. fFoal-1, Mr. John Evans, Cwmgigfran, Bran Ddu; 2, Mr. T. C. Clarke, Tynewydd, Llangunnor; 3, Mr. W. L. Phillips, Llwyncarw. Pony under saddle (golding or mare) not exoeeding 13.2 hands-I, Mr. Tom J. Mathias, Llysmyrddin, Cardigan; 2, Mr. P. H. Sampson, Pontardulais. Pony stallion. not exceeding 12 hands high, entered or to bo entered in the Welsh Cob and Pony Stud Book—1, Mr. E. Jones, Manoravon, Kismet; 2, Mr. David Davies, Blaenpistyll, Cardi- gan, Cymru Fydd. SPORTS. Open harness driving—1, Mr. Tom J. Mathias, Llysmyrddin, Cardigan; 2, Mr. G. J. Thomas, Garregcegin; r, Messrs. D. White and Sons, Glyn- caerau, Pontardulais. Open driving class for ponies 14 h.h. and under—1, Mr. D. Griffiths, Plough Villa, Glanamman, Young Horace; 2, Mr. J. Hopkins, Tyissaf, Queen of Diamonds. Harness driving class for bona fide tenant farmers (confined to Carmarthensbire)-I, Mr. G. J. Thomas, Carregoegin; 2, Messrs. D. White and Sons, Glyn. caerau, Pontarduais. Galloping race (distance about two miles)—1, Mr. J. Jones, Pantgwrhyd, Lower Cwmtwrcb; 2, Mr. l,em, is, Ffrwdydrain. Open trotting race (distance about two miles)-I, Mr. Jonah Williams. Pistyll-llwyd, Qarnant, Heritor; 2. Mr. Tom Hopkins, Pantyffynnon, Glanamman, Bessie K. Open race for ponies 14 h.h. and under (about 14 miles) 1, Mr. John Jones, Pantgwrhyd, Lower Cwmtwrch, Dolly Grey; 2, Mr. Wm. Lewis, Ffrwd- ydrain; 3, Mr. W. F. Davies, Commerce House, Pen- ygroes-. Trotting handicap race—1, Mr. Tom Hopkins, Pantyffynnon. Bessie K; 2, Mr. Benjamin Lewis, CwmcTedde, Ammanford; 3, Mr. Moses Williams,' Abernant Farm, Ammanford.

AMMANFORD The third annual flower show (held under the aus- pices of the Ammanford Horticultural and Bee- keeping Society) was held at the Drill Hall. Am- manford, on Saturday, and proved, as far as the exhibits (which numbered close on 500) were co; cerned. a thorough success, the quality in almost every class being of a very high order. As a result the task of the judg-Mr. Millar, Port Talbot, and Mr. Morris, Llangadock-was by no means light, but their awards gave entire satisfaction. The attendance was very sparse. The officials were:—President, Mr. Erne Hewlett, J.P., Wernoleu; vice-presidents, Lord Dynevor, Mr. Mervyn Peel, J.P., Danyrallt, Llangadock; Mr. Martin Davjes, Wmd,\3treet; Mr. J. Williams, Maesyquarre; Mr. Evan Evans, chemist; Capt. J. Lloyd, Hillside; Mr. W. Llewelyn, J.P., Fair- water; Mr. David Richards, J.P., Tirydail House; Mr. H. Herbert, J.P., Brynmarlais; Mr. E. R. Fisher, M.E., Wansbeck; Alderman W. N. Jones, J.P., Dyffryn; Dr. D. R. Price, The Laurels: Dr. Donald Stewart; Mr. T. M. Evans, and Mr. John Lewis, The Schools; committee, Messrs. Thomas Rees (chairman). George Davies (vice-chairman), J. Hutchings, W. T. Davies, W. McCormack, Rd: Wilkins. Morgan Williams, John Wright, J. B. Day John James, Ben^. Jones, T. G. Fletcher, and Fred Whittingham; treasurer, Mr. David Morgan; hon. secretary, Mr. J. S. S. Fletcher, 16, Margaret- street, Ammanford. The following were the awards:— DIVISION L.-NOVICE CLASSES. One window plant—1, Jasper C. Evans. 2. Bettws- road, Ammanford; 2, John James. Walter-road, Ammanford. Bunch of sweet peas-I. Lewis Lewis. Panty- ffynnon-road, Pantyffynnon; 2, Walter Henson, Colonel-road Bettws. Four onions—1. Jasper C. Evans; 2. John J.-inT-s Runner b"ans (six nods)—1, J. Jones. Bontllwyn Ammanford 2. Lewis Lewis. Broad beans (s'x pods)—1, J. Jon-vs: £ Tom Day. Pontamman House, AmTnanf-),.]. Cabbage, tablp Tariety (two)-I. Jasper C. Evans: 2, John James. Special prize to most successful exhibitor in Novice Classes (given by Mr. H. A. Woodliffe)- Jasper C. Evans. DIVISION 2.-COTTAGERS' CLASSES. Two window plants (two varieties)—1, Gwennie M. King, Llangadock; 2. John Wright, Union- street, Ammanford. One pot of fern—1, George Davies, 10, Colonel- road. Ammanford; 2, Thomas Roberts, Llandebie. One pot of gloxinias—1, John Wright; 2, George Davies. One pot of fuschia—1, John Wright; 2, William McCormack, Bettws; 3, Erne Hewlett, Wernoleu, Ammanford. One foliage plant—1, Isaac Williams, Panty- ffynnon 2, Thomas Phillips, Penybank-road, Am- manford. manford. Bouquet of garden flowers (no fern allowed)—1, John Wright; 2. Gwonnie M. King. Sweet peas, six distinct varieties (not less than six stems of each)—1, Thomas Roberts. Llandebie; 2, Thomas Phillips, Penybank-road. Double dahlia. s-ix blooms, distinct varieties—1, Gwennie M. King; 2, John Wright. Cactus dahlias, six blooms, distinct varieties—1, Thomas Roberts, Llandebie; 2, Gwennie M. King. Asters, six blooms, distinct varieties—1, Alfred Wilkins, Waundyncath, Ammanford; 2. George Davies, Bettws. Roses, four blooms, distinct varieties—1, Isadc Williams, Pantyffynnon; 2, Thomas Roberts, Llan. debie; 3, George Davies, Bettws. Stocks (three as grown)—1. John Wright; 2, Gwennie M. King; 3, Alfred Wilkins. Perennial phloxes, three varieties, one spike each —1, Thomas Roberts, Llandebie; 2, Alfred Wilkins; 3, David Davies, Penygroes. African marigolds, six blooms, 3 orange and 3 lemon—2, Thomas Roberts. Gladioli, four varieties, one spike of each—1, Thomas Roberts; 2, Isaac Williams. Phloxes drummondii .three varieties, three trusses in each bunch—1, Alfred Wilkins; 2, John Wright. Snap-dragons, four varieties, one spike of each— 1, Gwennie M. King; 2, George Clement, Pont- amman House, Ammanford. FRUIT. Apples, cooking (five fruit)—1, John Sheen. 109, High-street, Ammanford; 2, George Clement. Apples, dessert (five fruit)—1, George Clement. VEGETABLES. Potatoes, six (round)—1, George Davies, Bettws; 2, Thomas Roberts, Llandebie. Potatoes, six (kidney)—1, George Davies; 2, Isaao Williams. Parsnips, three—1, W. T. Davies. Colonel-road, Bettws; 2, Isaac Williams. Beetroot, three—1, W. T. Davies; 2, Isaao Wil- liams. Carrots, threo (long)—1, Isaac Williams; 2, Geo. Clement. Carrots, three (short)—1. Isaao Williams; 2, John Wright. Golden turnips (four)—I, Isaac Williams. Cabbage, two, table variety-I. W. T. Davies; 2. t John Wright. Cabbage, two, pickle varietyl, W. T. Davies; 2, George Clement. Leeks, three—1, George Davids, Bettws; 2, W. T. Davies. Peas, 12 vods-I, W. T. Davies; 2, Gwennie M. King; 3, John Sheen. Runner beans, 12 pods—1, John Wright; 2, Robert Lewis, Fferwa Hill, Tycrocs. Broad beans, 12 pods-I, Thomas Roberts, Llan- debie; 2, George Clement. Onions, four—1, Thomas Roberts; 2, George Davies; 3, William Roes, Mill-terrace, Panty- iffynnon. Celery, two sticks (white)—1, John Wright; 2. W. T. Davies. Celery, two sticks (red)-I, Isaac Sargeant, Bettws; 2. George Davies; 3, W. T. Davies. Rhubarb, three sticks—1, David Davies, Peny- groes; 2, George Clement. Shallots, 12-1. Gwennie M. King; 2, Isaac Wil- liams. Parsley (best potJ-l, W. T. Davies; 2, George Clement; 3, John Wright. Vegetable marrow, two—1, Isaac Williams; 2, George Clement. Tomotoes, six—1, John Wright; 2, George Clement. Cauliflowers, two—1, W. T. Davies; 2 Wil- liams. Special prize (given by the Ammanford Co-opera- tive Society) to the most successful exhibitor in Division 2, to be decided by points—John Wright, Union-street. DIVISION 5.-0PEN CLASSES. Geraniums, two pots in hloom, distinct varieties— 1, W. T. Davies; 2, Erne Hewlett, Wernoleu. F'uschias, two pots in bloom, distinct varieties—1, Erne Hewlett; 2, W. T. Davies. Begonias, two pots in bloom, distinct varieties—1, W. Williams, Tycoch, Ammanford; 2, John Wright. (Ferns, two pots—1, Erne Hewlett; 2, John Wright. Coleus, two pots, distinct varieties-I, W. T. Davies; 2, Erne Hewlett. Balsams, two pots, distinct varieties—1, Isaao Williams; 2, John Wright. One foliage plant (other than fern or ooleus)-I, John Wright; 2, W. Williams, Tycoch. Roses, six blooms, distinct varieties—1, Erne Hewlett; 2, Sir James Drummond, Edwinsford. Double dahlias, six blooms, distinct varieties—1. Frank King, Llangadock. Cactus dahlias, sif; blooms, distinct varieties—1, Rev. Evan Lewis Jones, Llandilo; 2, Frank King. Sweet pea £ nine varieties, nine spikes each-I, Rev. Evan. Lewis Jones; 2, Erne Hewlett. Asters, six blooms, distinct varieties—1, John Wright; 2. Erne Hewlett. Perennial phloxes, four varieties, one spike each— 1. Erne Hewlett; 2, Alfred Wilkins; 3, W. T. Davies. Phloxes, drummondii, four varieties, three tresses in each bunoh-I, Erno Hewlett; 2. Alfred Wilkins. Stocks, 10 weeks, six varieties, as grown—1, Alfred Wilkins; 2, Erne Hewlett. Gladioli, four varieties, one spike of each—1. Isaac Williams. Three gents' buttonholes—1, Erne Hewlett; 2, Frank King; 3, W. Williams Tycoch. FRUIT. Apples cooking,, five fruit-I, Sir James Drum mond; 2, Isaac Williams. Apples, dessert, five fruit—1, J. Prescott, Manor- deilo; 2, J. B. Day, Pontamman House, Amman- ford. Pears, dessert, five fruit—1. J. B. Day; 2, George Clement. Plums, best dish-I, Sir James Drummond. Gooseberries, best dish—1, Erne Hewlett; 2, Isaac Williams. Black currants., best dish-I, Isaac Williams; 2, John Wright. Red currants, -best dish—1, Sir James Drummond; 2, Isaac Williams. Cucumbers, two-I. W. Edwards and Sons, Nurseries, Ammanford; 2. W. T. Davies.. Tomatoes, six—1, J. B. Day; 2, W. Edwards. Potatoes, six kidney {white)—1, Erne Hewlett; 2, Rev. Evan Lewis Jones; 3, W. Williams, Tycoch. Potatoes, six kidney (coloured)—1, Rev. Evan Lewis Jones; 2. Erne Hewlett; 3, Isaac Williams. Potatoes, round (white)—1, Erne Hewlett; 2, George Davies. Potatoes, round (coloured)— John Wright; 2, Isaac Williams. Parsnips, four—1, Rev. Evan Lewis Jones; 2. J. Davies, tounny Bank, Penygroes. Carrots, four (long)-l, J. Davies; 2, Isaac Wil- liams. Carrots, four (short)—1, Isaac Williams; 2, George Clement. Beetroot, four—1, Rev. Evan Lewis Jones; 2, W. T. Davies; 3, Erne Hewlett. Garden turnips, six—1, John Prescott, Manor- deilo; 2, Rev. Evan Lewis Jones. Leeks, four—1, W. T. Davies; 2, Isaac Williams. Onions, six—1, W. T. Davies; 2. George Davies; 3, William Rees. M.ill-terraee, Pantyffynnon. Peas. 12 pods—1, Rev. Evan Lewis Jones; 2, Frank King; 3, Isaac Williams. Runner beans. 12 pods—1, Rev. Evan Lewis Jones; 2, Erne Hewlett: 3, John Wright. Dwarf beans, 12 pods-Jl, Sir James Drummond; 2, Isaac Williams; 3, Erne Hewlett. Broad beans, 12 pods—1, Rev. Evan Lewis Jones: 2. W. T. Davies. Celery, two sticks (whit)-I, Rev. Evan Lewis Jones: 2, Isaac Sargeant, Bettws; 3. W. T. Davies. Ceierv. two sticks (red)—1, Rev. Evan Lewis Jones: 2. Isaac Sargeant; 3, Erne Hewlett. Cauliflowers, two—1. Rev. Evan Lewis Jones; 2, Sir James Drummond; 3, W. T. Davies. Cabbage, two (table)—1. W. T. Davies: 2, Rev. Enm Lewis Jones; 3. W. Williams, Tycoch. Special prize (offered by Mr. W. Matthews, American Art Studio. Arcade, Ammanford) to the most successful exhibitor in the open classes, to be decided by points—Erne Hewlett, Wernoleu. DIVISION 4.—OPEN SPECIAL CLASSES. Prizes offered by Messrs. Toogood and Sons, Southampton, to the most successful exhibitors in the horticultural classes—1 (Toogood silver challenge shieidt. Isaac Williams; 2 (bronze shield), W. T. Davies: 3 (certificate of excellence). John Wright. Prize (silver medal) offered by Mr. A. Wilkins. Waunclyncath, near Ammanford, for the best four spikes of perennial phloxes, four varieties, from plants bousrVt frcm him—David Morgan, Nantmelin, Ammanford.

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o GLYNARTHEN RE-UXIOX MEETINGS.—The 12th instant was a red- letter day in the annals of this locality, when a very successful re-union of the sons and daughters who are natives of the district took place. There was a hearty response to the cordial invitation to pay a visit to their old home, and the welcome accorded the wanderers' return was very warm. The idea of holding this re-union originated with Mr. D. Arthur Evans, of Barry, one of the distinguished sons of the neighbourhood. A local committee was accordingly appointed by the Congregational Chapel at the place with Mr. Thos. Morris, Pontseiri-fawr as secretary, to carry out the arrangements for the meeting. In favourable weather, early in the afternoon a host of ladies attended at the chapel vestry and with willing hands decorated the room with*" appropriate mottoes, and ladened the tables with dainties of all kinds. After a most enjoyable tea the large crowd made up of visitors, inha-bitants and the children of the place, arranged themselves in three separate groups in an adjoining field to be photographed, as a memento of the happy event. The visitors included persons from all parts of the country, one distinguished visitor hailing from dis- tant Patagonia. At 6.30 a public meeting was held at the chapel, presided over by the Rev. J. Davies, the pastor, assisted by Rov. B. Carolan Davies, of Tynygwndwn, another well-known native of the place. After the usual introduction by the Rev. T. Cynfelyn Benjamin, the Secretary read a large number of letters from those who were unable to be present at the re-union, and who wished the meet- ing every success. Two of these were from former village schoolmasters, viz., Mr. Daniel Rees, Ty- hen, Llwvndafydd, and Mr. R. E. Williams, Derlwyn Villa, Llanpumpsaint, while the rest came from old natives.' now residing in London, Manchester, Swansea, Skewen, etc. The president then de- livered his address of welcome. He was followed in"reply by the Rev. Carolan Davies, who delivered a very instructive and impressive address full of pithy remarks. Then Mr. D. Morris, J.P., Cardi- gan, gave a very interesting record of the old village schoolmasters together with interesting de- tails of chapel history, making special reference to those persons of his acquaintance, who had risen to distinction, particularly as ministers of the Gospel. He was followed by Mr. John S. Williams, of Patagonia, who humorously made reference to his school days and the lessons he had learned there- from, which stood him in good stead in after-life. After him Mr. Henry Davies, of Penalltybie, re- counted some reminiscences of his youth with good effect, and he stated that. he had -been a school pupil of the renowned Rev. D. Davies (Dewi Emlyn), who once kept a school in the village, and who emigrated in the early 'fifties to the State of Ohio, America. Next Mr. Sam Williams, late of Blaen- hendraws. narrated his experience under five suc- cessive village schoolmasters and urged the young to make the best use of the Sunday school. Mr. Evan James, Llain. Bronfelin. related in pathetic 'I words certain incidents in his career. The 'ast speaker was Mr. D. Evans, of Glangwili, near Car- marthen. Poetic greetings for the success of the meeting were read from Mr. Elias Jones, Abercravc, and Mr. John A. Jones, schoolmaster, Ebbw Vale. Adjudications upon a number of literary competitions in connection with the meeting was delivered by the Rev. B. Carolan Davies and Mr. Arthen Evans. Prizes which were kindly given by Messrs. E. Dent Davies, Bargoed, and Mr. D. Arthen Evans, were won by Misses Hettie H. Jones, Pengraig Shop; Sarah A. Evan- Pantseiri-fawr, and Rev. Cynfelyn: Benjamin. After the singing of a suitable hymn, a very instructive and highly interesting meeting was concluded with prayer offered up by the Rev. Carolan Davies. At the close a good number of visitors present signed an autograph register pro- vided for the ooeasion.

LLAITFYHYDD Last Wednesday week the Parish Churoh Sunday School and the Baptists, with their other members and friends, joined together for the annual outing. After riding in the usual jolty gamboes to the station, the train conveyed them comfortably to I Ferryside. The attractions of that place and its opposite neighbour were thoroughly enjoyed, with the additional one of a regatta held that day, which some of the visitors appreciated. The morning's weather looked very unpromising, but towards mid- day cleared up splendidly. All arrived home safe and sound with the satisfied feeling of having spent a jolly day. The following Sunday Dr. Spenoe-Jones, Dean of Gloucester, officiated morning and evening in the parish church, thus enabling the Vicar to obtain a holiday. It has been the rev. dean's pleasant habit of the last few years to do that kindness. The services were well attended because, apart from his personal popularity in the neighbourhood, his sermons arc scholarly.

LLANSAWEL SUCCESS.—At the annual show of the Amman-, ford Horiticultural Society, held last Saturday, Sir James H. Williams-Drummond, Bart., Edwinsford, was very successful with his entries of fruit, carry- ing off the first prizes for apples, plums and cur- rants. This reflects great credit on Sir James' head gardener, Mr. Tom Evans, Warren Cottage. Mr. Evan is also well known as an expert judge in horticultural shows. OUTINr,Last Wrdnesday the Sunday Schools of Slnloh Independent Chapel and Bethel C.M. Chapel joined together for a day's outing to Aber- avron. Many others took advantage of the cheap trip. Ample conveyances had been provided to convey all to Lampeter to meet the train, and the beautiful scenery of the Vale of Aeron was very much admired Mr. Humphreys, Pengelli, and Mr. Evans, Rhydmeirch, very kindly paid the ex- penses of the inner man for Shiloh School, for which all wish to thank them for their great kind- ness. Beautiful weather prevailed, and the day was most joyfully spent in having a good dip in the w:de sea, etc. All returned after having spent femr1?8* "e'lsrhtful day at the pretty health resort. Melus, moes eto."

CARDIGAN YOUNG MAN'S PLUCKY DEED. —As the s.s. Paddington. belonging to Mesrs. Evan Thomas, Radcliffe and Co., Cardiff, was steam- ing at top speed between Dungenes-s and Beachv Head, en route from Hamburg to Barry. a daring rescue from drowning was witnessed. A fireman a Russian Finn named Savala, was êecn overboard. Barely had the cry "Man overboard!" been raised than Gwiiym Phillips, an apprentice on board and a native of Cardigan, dived to the rescue. By this time .avala was about 100 yards from the vessel struggling frantically, when Phillips reached him he (Savala) was on the point of collapse but tho rescuer kept him up until the ship's punt rescued both in an exhausted condition. Phillips, who is 22 years of age and well built, is a great favourite amongst his fellow-workmen.

Prizes offered by Messrs. Fuller and Sons, Read- ing, for the beet collection of four varieties of vegetables grown from seeds supplied by them- John Wright, Union-street, Ammanford. Prizes offered by Mr. H. J. Wheeler, Warminster, for the best, three bulbs of Wheeler's g.ant onion- 1, John Wright; 2, McCormack, Bettws. Prizes offered by Mr. Alexander Johnston, Swan- sea, for the best collection of vegetables, six varieties, to be the produce of seed purchased from him—1, George Davies, Bettws; 2, J. B. Day, Pontamman House, Ammanford. HONEY CLASSES. Three lib. jars of light honey—1, J. Prescott, Manordeilo; 2, David Roberts, Dulais Apj&xy, Pontardulais; 3, Ellis F. Fox, Ammanford. Three lib. jars of dark honey—1, Ellis F. F(ic; 2, Edgar Pries, Llandilo. Three lib. sections-I, Ellis F. Fox; 2. Ed'r Price. One shallow frame—1, T. Phillips, Penybank- road, Ammanford; 2, Ellis F. Fox; 3, Jessa Roberts, Llandebie.