Denbighshire Free Press

CSBBIGYDBTJIDION. j UWCHALED AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY' ANNUAL SHOW. A BUSY DAY AT CERRIG. During the past five or six years the tnnuai show of the Uwchaled Agricultural oociety has become one of the popular fixtures in this part of North Wales, and hit its popularity is still growing Ayt-, amply demonstrated on Thursday last, whci Ce rigydnÙ,¡ion was crowded with v* fro:n ail parts of North Wales who ban •vm:' to witness the Show. From the :ri y morning onwards there was a con- stant flow of people from the surrounding districts, and great demands were made p >n the accommodation for vehicles. i o at y practical agriculturist the value of such I Z-1 a Show as that of the Uwchaled Agricul- tural Society must be self-evident, and it is only necessary to contrast the exhibits ot Thursday with those of five or six years akTo, to appreciate the beneficial effect the c-how bus had in the district upon the b eeding or cattle, sleep, horses, etc. This b ing so, no one would for a moment d ubt that the Society has to a very gieat extent succeeded in the object for which it was ostensibly promoted—that is, to en- i courage breeders and others to produce the very best quality of stock, and to assist them in pointing out how it may be done. By exhibiting at a show of this kind f rmers and others gain an insight into points that might otherwise e-cape their 1: ticc, and by contrasting the various exhibits are able to observe more carefully the matters which call for attention. The judges had no little difficulty in deciding upon their awards in some of the classes, and carried out their work with the greatest care. The competition in the sheep classes was unusally good, and when we remember the commencement of the show and the exhibits in the sheep classes then, we can come to no other conclusion than that the society has answered the purpose of its promoters, were it only in the great improvement effected in this section alone. The com- petition was unusally keen this year. The ram classes generally were excellent, more especially in the three-year-old, the yearling and the ram lamb classes. The Welsh ewes made a fairly good show, but were not so high as the rams in point of merit. Undoubtedly the decision of the judges of the last two or three years in excluding anything shewing a cross, has done a large amount of good. The Welsh sheep this year were purer and more true to type than has been seen before. The cattle this year also showed a considerable im- provement, the Welsh type being pre- dominant in most of the classes. Three or four years ago cross-bred cattle were shewn as Welsh, but this year very few of such were exhibited. The cow and heifer classes were very good. The judges stated their opinion that in the sheep classes the exhibits on the whele were superior to those at the Rhyl show. With respect to the horses the quality was very fair, though it might have been a good deal better, and some very good cobs were shewn. The butter, both in pounds and in tubs, was excellent, both quality and flavour being very good. It was to be regretted that there were not more exhibits in the cream cheese section, which might have been better. In dressed poultry too there was very little on show, but what there was, was very fair. The samples of honey were very good. The judge remarked that she found better butter at Oerrig than at any show she attended. The officers of the Society for 1899 are President, Col C 8 Mainwaring, Bwlchy- beudy, Cerrigydruidion; vice-presidents, Mr J Roberts, Clustyblaidd, and Mr J Ellis, Llaethrwyd, Cerngydruidion hon veterinary surgeon, Mr T J Simpson, M.R.C.V.S., Ruthin hon treasurer, Mr W A Jones, Lion Hotel, Cerrig secretary, Mr William D Jones, Cerrig. The judges of the various classes were:— Butter, cheese, honey, and dressed poultry: Miss Roberts, Lleweni Hall, Denbigh. Root crops P E Story, Esq., Coppy, Denbigh. Cattle Messrs W Jones, Llymgwyn, Chwilog, and R Ellis, Llantysilio farm, Llangollen. Horses Messrs T Lloyd Ellis, Penisa'rdre, Prestatyn, and J T Oliver, Plasyffynon, Llanwnda, Carnarvon. Sheep Messrs J Jones, Central Buildings, Llandudno, and R Williams, Fronfair, Harleeb. Shearing: Messrs C hughes, Glasmor, Nantglyn R Roberts, Hafod Ifan, Yspytty and D Ellis, Ty mawr, Cwm, Cerrig. Wool, dogs, pigs and poultry P E Story, Esq., Coppy, Denbigh, and Mr D Charles, Dudley. Horseshoes T J Simpson, Esq., M.R.C.V.S., Ruthin, and Mr D Davies, Melin Rug Smithy, Cerwen. Shepherd's sticks: Col Mainwaring, Bwlcbybeudy, Cerrig, and Mr J Thomas, Gaerfechan, Cerrig. Leaping competition Col Mainwaring, Bwlchybendy, Cerrig; Col Lynes, Garthmeilio Hall, Llangwm, and General Van Straubenzee, Melusfan, Llan- gwm. Trotting trials: Messrs E J Williams, Rhydlanfair, Bettwsycoed; J Jones, Central Buildings, Llandudno and T Lloyd Ellis, Penisa'rdre, Prestatyn. The following were the stewards for the various sections :—Butter, cheese, honey, &c.: Messrs H Jones, Moelfre, Cerrig, and W Jones Ellis, Llangwm. Cattle Messrs S Jones, Cwmoerddwfr W H Jones, Plas Iolyn R Williams, Maesygadfa and D Pritchard, jun., Hafodymaidd. Horses Messrs R Jones, Ffynonwen D Ellis, Tymawr, Cwm D Jones, Tygwyn, Pentre, and W Roberts, Clustyblaidd. Sheep and shearing Messrs R Hughes, Hafody- garreg; E R Jones, Tycerrig, Bettws G.G. R Roberts, Tynygilfach, and E Morris, Elorgarreg. Pigs Messrs J Owen, smith, and J Hughes, Tyddyn Tudur. Poultry Messrs E Jones, Groudd Hall, and J 0 Jones, Shop, Uwchaled. yDegs: Mr R S Edwards, Llangwm. Leaping and trotting trials Mr H D Lynes, Gartbmeilio Hall Mr T J Freme, Glan Ceirw Messrs W H Jones, PIM Iolyn R Jones, Ffynonwen W Roberts, Clustyblaidd R Williams, Maesygadfa; and T Morns, Fottywen. The catalogue comprised eleven classes, sub-divided into about 50 sections, in addi- & 0. tion to a long list of special prizes. In many ot the classes iue entries ware very numrronq. the total numbering about 530. The class for 2-lbs of fresh butter brought out no fewer than 35 entries whilst in the classes for horses, there were 17 entries

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REXT AUDIT DIXXKR AT LLANARMOX D.C. Col Cornwallis West's half-yearly rent audit for his Llanarmon estates was held at the West Arms hotel on Tu -sday last, and afterwards all the tenants -at down to an excellent luncheon. The tables were laid out in a large room and prettily decorated with wild flowers, &c. The menu con- sisted of roast beef, roast la rnb, boiled mutton, &c., and a variety of swec-ts and puddings. After lunch was over Mr R Birch (Col West's agent) proposed the health of Her Majesty the Queen," which, needless to say, was enthusiastically drunk. Mr Evans, late Dolwen farm, but now retired, proposed the health of Colonel Cornwallis West, Mrs West and family." He was sorry they were not amongst them that day, as they were always pleased to see them; and any time they came to Llanarmon they would always get a hearty welcome, as they all considered Col West a good landlord and always anxious to make his tenants happy, and he had very great pleasure in proposing the health of Cel West and family. Mr Birch responded on behalf of Col West. He said he felt sure Col West and Mrs West and all would have been delighted to have been amongst them that day, and. as Mr Evans had said, there was no doubt about Col West being a good landlord, and he could honestly say that he was al- ways very anxious to do his best for his tenants, and at no time had he refused him anything that he thought reasonable. He managed several large estates, and he might say that as a rule ten per cent wag the average spent on most estates for re- pairs, but for many years Col >> est Lad more than doubled that amount ilrd he could assure them that Col West had a very high opinion of his Llanarmon t: ants, and he felt quite sure they wouL h;\r& yp find him ready to assist them in acv possible way he could. Mr Henry Hughes proposed the health of "Mr Richard Birch." He felt sire they had in him a good, straight-forw ird, practical agent. He came amongst hem and listened to their wants respectiuiiv, but at the same time if he saw anything wrong he would soon tell them straight- forwardly. He thought they would all get fair play under Mr Birch, and he ielt sure he would always do what he could for them. He had also very great pleasure in coupling with the name of Mr Birch a lady who had been very busy that day. 8he bad helped most of them to some of the good things to satisfy the inner man and had been very kind to them all that lady was Mrs Birch, and he had very great pleasure in proposing the health of Mr and Mrs Birch. Mr Birch thanked them for the kind way they had proposed his health he also wished to thank them all for the kind and courteous manaer in which they bad treated him during the time he had been agent to Col West. Of course they all knew an agent's life was not always a happy one, but he would always try and do his duty to employer and tenants as far as he pos- sibly could. He thought the crops on the Llanarmon estate would compare with any other hill-country estate their crops all looked well, and they were very forward with their corn harvest. He was sorry they had not been able to sell their wool, but reminded them that it was, in his opinion, useless to expect high prices, as the enormous importations from Australia would keep prices down. He was sorry to say so, but throughout the country it was the general complaint. One or two little things he would like to say, and he hoped no one would take offence ai them. He always liked to see tidy fences and thistles mown early, as when left to s- .I they did the tenant no good, and cert a aiy not his neighbour. In conclusion he wished to thank them on behalf of his v* and him- self for the kind, way they hid proposed their health. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to Mr and Mrs Roberts, West Arms hotel, for the excellent way they had catered for ail. Mr Roberts suitably responded, and this ended a most pleasant and enjoyable meeting.

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for mares with foal for agricultural pur- poses, a like number for cob, mare, or gelding not over 15 hands, and 14 for pony mare or gelding. In the sheep classes 22 entries were received for ram lamb, 10 for pen of three ewe lambs, and 12 for ram born in 1898. The two sections in the I class for pigs produced eight entries, and those for poultry 13. For the best-looking sheep dog there were ten competitors, and seven for the best-looking bitch and in the single class for honey there were ten exhibits. There was a grand array of extra prizes, for which numerous entries were received. Great interest was evinced in the leaping trials, which were open to all-comers, and in the trotting trials, one class of which was open to all-comers and the other two were confined to the Uwch- aled Agricultural Society's district. THE LUNCHEON. The luncheon was held in a spacious marquee on the ground. Col Mainwaring presided, and was supported by the vice- presidents, Col Parr Lynes, Messrs John Roberts and John Ellis, and others. There was a fairly large company present, to which the catering of Mr W A Jones, White Lion hotel, gave entire satisfaction. The loyal toast having been duly honoured, the President asked those pre- sent to drink to the success of the Uwchaled Agricultural Society. There was aothing pleasanter he said than drinking to their own health, if it was not done too often (laughter). It was a great many years since he had the honour of presiding at the annual meeting of the society, and he was very pleased indeed to occupy that position on the present occasion, and to testify to the progress which had been made (hear, hear). He believed that he was the first president of the society, which went on for a time, and then became non-existent. It was, however, restarted, and in its r- life he was glad to find that it was going on strong and well (hear, hear). They could not thank the judges too much for their kindness in coming from long distances to help them, and it appeared to him that their little annual show had done much to improve stock in the district. The sheep class had kept on improving (applause). He had seen some very good cobs there that day also, and was glad of it. Refer- ring to the condition of agriculture in the district, the President went on to advise the farmers to make more extensive use of basic alag for manuring purposes, saying it was one of the finest things that had come into the country. Some of his neighbours were also finding out that cotton or other cake for the cattle made a great deal of difference. This he quite believed. He had that day some bullocks in the show of which he was rather proud (hear, hear). He had been giving them cake to the value of 3s a week or so for three months. These bullocks had cost him somewhat under 12 each in respeet of the cake, but he was quite sure that they were worth Y,4 more than if they had not received the cake (applause). With those few remarks he would ask them to drink to the success of the society, and to express a hope that it would continue to prosper (applause). The toast was honoured with great enthusiasm. Mr John Roberts, Clustyblaidd, whom the President described as one of their ex- cellent vice-presidents, then rose to propose the health of the judges." The President, who had done so much to bring the society to its present successful position, had asked him to take this toast in hand, and he had the greatest pleasure possible in responding. The show this year had probably not been so well attended as on previous years, but that was obviously the inevitable result of the early harvest, and because people that would undoubtedly be present were de- tained at home. The judges, whose health he had the honour of proposiDg, were without question the best that could be had. Their reputation was almost world- wide, and he was very glad to hear that they were pleased in the quality of the stock exhibited at thp. show that day (hear, hear). They were undoubtedly improving their stock, as the President had already said, and he had reason to believe that most of 'he exhibitors were content with the awards ¡ made. There was no time that day to make any lengthy references to the state of ¡ agriculture in that part of the country. He was glad to find that they were holding their own, and not only that, but improv- ing their stock (hear, hear). The toast having been drunk, Mr John Jones, Llan^ndno, in respond- ing, said he had had the pleasure ot aciiug J as one of the adjudicators since the re- habilitation of the society six years ago, and he was extremely glad to find that the same enthusiasm prevailed among its sup- porters now as did then (hear, hear). The stock exhibited the first year he acted as judge differed greatly from that on exhibi- tion this year. In 1894 the sheep class was composed of such a mixture that it was almost impossible to say anything about the quality, or even to what breed they be- longed (laughter). He did not believe in flattering the exhibitors indiscriminately, and he had come there to give them his honest opinion on the classes he had the privilege of judging (hear, hear). He, however, felt bound to say that the sheep shown that day would have stood very high indeed in any agricultural show in North Wales (applause). They were more Welsh than they used to be. It was stated that no less a proportion thqn 80 per cent of the agricultural rents in Den- bighshire were paid out of profits made from sheep, and it therefore behoved the farmers to secure suitable breed of sheep for the climate they lived in (hear, hear). In Cerrigydruidion, Welsh sheep were much the most suitable, and it would be worth their while to improve the breed to such an extent that Welsh farmers would have to come to Cerrig if they wanted the true type of Welsh sheep (hear, hear, and laughter). He would strongly advise farmers not to buy small sheep of paor quality, but to go in for the best sheep, and to buy them early in the year (applause). Mr Ellis, Llantysilio, said he had taken a great deal of interest in the Cerrig show since it was re-started in 1894, and he did not know of any other agricultural show which had progressed so much during the last three or four years (hear, hear). Pre- viously almost all colours and quality were exhibited in the Welsh cattle class, but that day he only saw two red bullocks in the herd. That was most creditable, and it proved that the Welsh cattle of Cerrig were coming to be of the eolour required by the rules of the Royal show. Mr Jones, Llymgwyn, another of the judges, paid a high tribute to the excellent quality of the Welsh black cattle he had seen that day. Mr T Ellis, Prestatyn, in the course of an amusing speech said there was an old saying to the following effect, that the farmer paid his rent from profit made on sheep, that he lived on the profit made on cattle, but that it was with the profit made from the hor; e that he was enabled to secure a banking account (laughter). He would therefore advise them to pay a great deal of attention to the horse. There were some capital horses exhibited that day, but there was room for improvement. The landlords ef the Vale of Clwyd, or those of them who were members of the Hunt, had for years been in the habit of supplying their district with Hunt bulls, as some sort of recompense to the farmers for the tres- pass caused. These bulls had greatly improved the breed of cattle down in the Vale (hear, hear). He should like very much if thoie who weat grouse shooting on the Cerrig moors were to follow suit and nrovide entire horses of recognised quality for the farmers of that district (hear, hear). This brought the interesting proceedings to a close. The following is the LIST OF AWARDS:- CLASS I.-BUTTER AND CHEESE. Pot or tub of butter, not less than 30lbs weight: 1 Miss Roberts, Tynrhedyn; 2 Mrs Williams, Geeler, Pentrevoelas 3 Mrs Pugh, Nantfach, Cwm. 21b8 of fresh butter 1 Miss S Owen, Hafod Elwy, Denbigh; 2 Miss Roberts, Tynrhedvn 3 Miss Lizzie Pritchard, Hafodymaidd 5 Mrs Williams, Geeler, Pentrevoelas; 6 Mrs Hughes, Oerrigalltgwm isaf, Yspytty. For the best 2 cheeses made in 1899: 1 Miss Williams, Cernioge mawr 2 Mrs Jones, Perthi- llwydion. CLASS III. WELSH CATTLE. Bull above 2 and under 3 years old 1 J Hughes, Tyddyntudur, Llanfihangel, "-M- D Jones, Brynsaint. ho W & E Jones, Nant- hir, Bala. cRl' Hughes, Taidraw. Bull under 2 years old 1 R Williams, Maes- gadfa, Bala. 2 T Jones, Tynybryn, Cwm- iirmynach, Bala* he J T&iucoa cwm* c J Ellis Llaethwryd. Bull calf born in 1899: 1 R Williams. Maes- I ygauia. M K jonea, rVjniunwen. Cow in milk or calf: 1 R Williams, Maesy- gadfa. 2 W A Jones, Lion Hotel, he J Ellis, Llaethwryd. Heifer in milk or calf, under 3 years old 1 R Williams, Maesgadfa. 2 D Pritchard, Hafod- yuaaidd. he H Hughes, Tanyfoel. c D Jones, Brynsaint. Heifer under 2 years old 1, 2 and 6 T Jones, Nantycyrtiau, Bala. 3 J Thomas, Gaerfechan. 4 D Jones, Brynsaint. 5 R Williams, Maesy- gadfa. Heifer calf born in 1899: 1 R Williams, i Maesgadfa. 2 J Ellis, Llaethwryd. he T I Jones, Tynybryn, Bala. Pair of bullocks over 2 and under 3 years old Class A, 1 and 2 Col Mainwaring, Bwlch- ybeudy. Class B, 1 J Thomas, Gaerfechan. 2 RWilnams, Maesygadfa. he and c DPritchard. Hafodymaidd. Pair of yearling bullocks rising 2 years old i J Roberts, Clustyblaidd. 2 and he R Williams, Maesygadfa. c W A Jones, Lion Hotel. CLASS iv.—CATTLE (cros? or any other breed). Bull under 2 years old: Class A. 1 Col Wynne Finch, Hafodvgarreg. Pentrevoelas. Class B, 1 Mrs Thomas, Fronisaf. 2 D Ellis, Tymawr, Cwm. c D Jones, Tygwyn, Tynant. c J Hughes, Tyddyntudur, Llanfihangel G.M. Cow in milk or calf: 1 E Jones, Tynddol, Bettws G.G.. 2 J Ellis, Llaethwryd. c D Jones. Tygwyn, Tynant. Heifer under 2 years old 1 E Jones, Tyn- ddol. 2 G Pritchurd, Tynywaen. he E Jcnes, j Groudd Hall. c Mrs Thomas, Fronisaf. Pair of yearling bullocks, rising 2 years old 1 E Jones, Tynddol. 2 W H Jones, Plas lolyn. he J Ellis, Llaeohwryd. c E Jones, Groudd Hall. CLASS Y.-HonSES, Mare with foal for agricultural purposes: 1 H Jones. Moeffre newydd. 2 W A Jones, Lion Hotel. 3 R .Jones, Ffynonwen. he J Hughes, Tyddyntudur, Llanfihangel G.M. Pair of horses for agricultural purposes: Class A, 1 Col Mainwaring, Bwlchybeudy. Class B, 1 W H Jones, Plas Iolyn, Pentre- voelas. 2 T Jones, Hafodwen, Llanfihangel G.M. lie J Jones, Cercioge bach. Best mare or gelding for agricultural purposes (owned by a teuant farmer, being a member of the Society), above 3 and under 7 years old 1 J Hughes, Tyddyntudur. 2 W H Jones, Plas Iolyn. 3 R T Hughes, Taidraw. c D Ellis, Tynmvr, Cwm. Gelding or fil y for agricultural purposes, over 2 and under 3 years old: 1 J Jones. Perthillwydion. 2 J Roberts, Clustyblaidd. 3 W A Jones, Lion Hotel, he D Jones, Ty Gwyn. Vearlino- colfc or filly for agricultural purposes, under 2 years old 1 E Williams, Disgarth ucliaf, Tynant. 2 T Jones, Panty- griafolen. he E R Jones and Brothers, Tv- cerrig^ Bettws G.G. c H Jones, Moelfre newydd. Cob, mare or gelding, not under 14 nor over 15 hands, 3 years old and upwards Class A, 1 A R Cox, Hafod Elwy, Denbigh. Class B, 1 E Thomas, Tytandderwen, Maerdy. 2 T J Roberts, Cefnhirfynydd isaf. he W Jones- Ellis, Llangwm. Cob, mare or gelding, under 3 years old, not above 15 hands, suitable for harness or saddle, age to be considered: Class A, c Col Main- waring, Bwlchybeudy. 1 T Jones, Groesfaen, Maerdy. 2 J Jones, Tainrhos. 3 H Jones, Moelfre. Cob mare not exceeding 15 hands, with foal: 1 W A Jones. Lion Hotel. 2 E Lloyd, Hafody- ronen. he E Morris, Elorgareg c T Jones, Pantygri afolen. Pony mare or gelding, over 11 and under 14 hands, any age: Class A, 2 Alex Cross, Lion Hotel. Class B, 1 and 2 E Thomas, Tytan- dderwen. he J Jones, Tainrhos. Mountain pony, 11 hands and under 1 and 2 1 Jones, Hafodwen. he R Jones, Ffynonwen. c J Williams, Geeler, Pentrevoelas. Mountain peny mare, 11 hands and under, with foal: 1 T Jones, Hafodwen. 2 J Hughes, Tyddyntudur. he E Jones, Groudd Hall. IffP CLASS VI.—PURE WELSH SHEEP. Ram, 3 years old and over: Class A, Col Wynne-Finch, Hafodygareg. 2 and 3 A R Cox, Hafod Elwy. Class B, 1 D Pritchard, Hafodymaidd. 2 T Jones, Groesfaen. 3andc D Jones, Brynsaint. Ram over 2 and under 3 years old Class A, 1 A R Cox, Hafod Elwy. c T Jones, Groes- faen. Class B, 1, 3 and he D Pritchard, Rafod. ymaidd. Ram born in 1898 1, 3 and c E R Jones and Brothers, Tycerrig. 2 J Roberts, Clustyblaidd. c D Jones, Tygwyn. Ram lamb: Class A, 1 A R Cox, Hafod Elwy. Class B, 1 T Jones, Hafodwen. 2 E R Jones and Bros., Tycerrig. 3 Isaac 0 Jones, Tynygraig. c D Jones, Tyddyn. c W Hughes, Cwrtyllyn. Pen of 3 ewes over 3 years old, which have reared Iambs this season 1 and he T Jones, Hafodwen. 2 R Jones, Ffynonwen. c D Jones, Brynsaint. Pen of 3 ewes over 2 and under 3 years old, which have reared lamhs this season 1 E R Jones and Bros, Tycerrig. 2 T Jones, Panty- gri afolen. Pen of 3 ewes under 2 years old 1 D Jones, Tygwyn. Pen of 3 ewe lambs 1 D Jones, Tygwyn. 2 E R Jones and Bros. 3 and he D Jones, Bryn- saint. c R Jones, Ffynonwen. CLASS vii.—SHEEP (cross or any other breed). Best ram, any age 1 and 2EK Jones and Bros. c E Jones, Groudd Hall. Best ram lamb 1, 2, he and c E R Jones and Bros. Pen of 3 ewes, any age: 1 E R Jones and Bros. 2 D Jones, Brynsaint. Pen of 3 ewe lambs 1 E R Jones and^Bros. r- iy.j- CLASS VIII.-PIGS. Boar of any breed: 1 and 2 E Parry, Saracen's Head. Sow of any breed: 1 W A Jones, Lion Hotel. 2 D Pritchard, Hafodymaidd. he H Jones, Moelfre newydd. CLASS IX. POCLTRY. Cock and two hens of any variety: 1 J Hughes, Tyddyntudur. 2 Mrs Thomas.Fron isaf. he J W Hookea, Rhydvcae. Drake and two ducks 1 J Hughes, Tyddyn tudur. Gander and two geese: 1 D Jones, Brynsaint. 2 J Hughes, Tyddyntudur. CLASS X.—DOGS. Best-looking sheep bitch: 1 W A Jones, Lion hotel. 2 J Roberts, Sign, Rhydlydan. Best-looking sheep dog I H A Humphreys, Llangwm. 2 T J Roberts, Cefnhirfynydd. he E Jones, Groudd hall. c E R Jones & Brothers, Ty cerrig. Best-looking sheep dog or bitch, open to all comers: 1 W H Davies, Machno hotel. 2 H A Humphreys. CLASS XI. —HONEY. For the best 3-lbs of honey 1 Evan Hughes, 3, Jones's-terrace. 2 W A Jones, Lion hotel. 3 D Jones, Brynsaint. he and c J Williams, Geeler, Pentrevoelas. EXTRA PRIZES. By the President, Col C S Mainwaring. For the best Cheshire cheese made of whole milk, not less than 12-lbs weight: 1 Mrs Hughes, Tainyfoel. 2 Mrs Hughes, Cerrigallt- gwm isaf, Yspytty. 3 Mrs Jones, Plas Iolvn. For the best cream cheese: 1 Mrs Jones, Plas Iolyn. 2 Miss E Hughes, Taidraw. Champion prize, for the best black Welsh bull in the yard, any age: R Williams, Maes- gadfa, Bala. Champion prize, for the best Welsh ram in the yard, any age D Pritchard, Hafodymaidd. For the best couple of chickens, dressed 1 Miss Roberts, Tynrhedyn. 2 Mrs Hughes, T*Forthe best couple of ducklings, dressed 1 Miss L Pritchard, Hafodymaidd. 2 Mrs stick = 1 R Edward,, Fetty newydd. 2 T Jones, Isgaerwen. For the best pair of cart horse shoes, one fore and one hind no file work allowed 1 W Owen, Brynsaint. 2 W Williams, Glasfryn. 3 John Edwards, Maerdy, Corwen. By Col S Parr Lynes, R.A. For the best three fleeces of wool from Welsh sheep 1 J Jones, Prthillwydion, 2 D Jones, Brynsaint. 3 D Pritchard, Hafodymaidd. c J Jones, Carregyddafad. By Mrs W A Jones, Lion Hotel. For the best -3-lbs of fresh butter made with Scotch hands, one pound of which to imitate a basket of eggs or flowers": 1 Miss E Hughes, Taid,aw. 2 Miss Roberts, Tynrhedyn. ° vhc E Jones, Tydu. By Mr E Parry, Saracen's Head Hotel. For the best cart stallion 1 Mrs Jones, Plasynllan, Eglwysbach. 2 J Jones, Perthi- I llwydion. For the carter who can show a horse or mare best in the field for market, so as to secure the highest price. Horse and man must come from same place 1 Edward Davies. Lion Hotel. By Mr T Williams, Tanvcaeau, Llanwddyn. For the best foal got, by Specimen." the property of Mr WTilliams: 1 D Jones, Bryn- J saiuv. By Mr W Jones. Llanfarian. Aberystwyth. r or the best foal got by "louiig Den- mark- I W A Jones, Lion Hotel. By Mrs Jones, Plasynllan, Eglwysbach. For the best foal got by "HODeät Tom the Third 1 J Jones, Gorsnug. By Mr Richard Jones,"Machynlleth. For the best foal got by "W estOQ Lockinton, o.c»422, or by "Morion," 1419Q • 1 R Jones. IMolwerfyl. By Mr R Williams'Green Ucha Stud Farm, St Asaph. For the best colt or filly foal got by anv of his stallions 1 W A Jones, Lion Hotel By Mr R Evans, PenJre, Cynfal, Corwen. Yor the best foal got by his stallion 1 H Jones, Fronfawr. By the Society. For farmer's sons, under 24 vears of acre, who will prove themselves the beet judges of cattle 1 C E Roberts, Tvnygilfacb. 2 J W Ellis Llaethwryd. 3 J H Roberts,' Clusty- blaidd. J LEAPING TRIALS. Open to all comers. Best performers over fences 1 Dr Williams, Bala. 2 T J Freme, Tvnant. TROTTING TlilALS. Open to all comers. For cobs, any height best style and action: 1 — Roberts Cecn Armynydd. 2E Tegid Owen, Ruthin 3 T3 Freme, Tynant. Open to the Uwchaled Agricultural Society's district only. For cobs over 13.2 hands. best style and action: 1 Roberts Cefn Armynydd. 2 E Thomas Tytandderwen. For ponies 13.2 hands or under, best style and action 1 Evan Lloyd, Hafodvronen. 2 John Hughes, Llanfihangel G.M. The officials all carried cut their duties well, the arrangements in connect; .n vit-h rhe Shuw being admirable, and the onerous duties of secretary were ably carried uut bv Mi \V D Jones, whilst Mr W A Jone- an r-rficic-ut treasurer.