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LAMPETER. PETTY SESSIONS.—At the Magistrates' Clerks' Office on Friday, the 6th inst., before Mr T. H R. Hughes, Noyadd-fawr and Thomas Lloyd, ex- mayor of Lampeter. James Powell, ot Water- ford, labourer, was brought up in the custody of P S Denis Williams, charged with being drunk near Plasybryn, Lampeter, on the previous liignt. Defendant admitted the offence and was fined Is 51 and 4d costs, which was the amount fonnd "n him -Alfreci Taylor, of Pettrwell- terrace, Lampeter, saddler, was also brought up at the same time charged with being drunk and disorderly on the previous night at the Common, Lampeter. The defendant was fined a little time ago for a similar offence, and the constable who then proved the case described his disorderly eon- duct as that of a" roaring lion." It appeared that the defendant had again indulged in the same howling practice on the day stated between 11 and 12 o'clock at night, and such was his up- roarious conduct that the neighbouring people who had a peaceful repose were roused up, and running to their windows, doubtless, expected seeing a combination of Bostock, Wombells, and Van Amburg's menagerie there, but it was only the saddjer on the prowl. Their worships fined him 53 and costs.—At the Magistrates' Clerks' Office, on Saturday, the 7th inst., before Messrs T. H. R. Hughes, and Thomas Lloyd.—John Spencer, late of Derby, a tramp was brought np in the custody of Denis Williams, charged with two offences, namely 1, of having refused to perform his alloted task at the Lampeter Workhouse, where he had been relieved as a casual vagrant on the night before, and 2, of having unlawfully assaulted the master of the said Workhouse (Mr Evan Jones) It was decided to hear two cases together. It appeared that the defendant was ad- mitted into the casual ward of the Lampeter Workhouse oil Friday night, and on Saturday morning when required to perform the usual task of breaking 3 cwt. of stones refused to do it. When the master was going to take him to the casual ward to be handed over to the police, the defendant made a rush with the intention of but- ting him in the stomach. The master, however, was a little too sharp for his assailant, aud escaped the blow. The tramp, however, got loose and began running away, but only to be soon caught again by the master, who brought him back and handed him to the police. He was committed for 7 days hard labour for each offence. TOWN COUNCIL.—A meeting of the council was held on Saturday, the 7th iiist-present Alderman Thomas Owen, in the chair; Councillors J. W. Evans, Medical Hall; Joseph Jones, the Priory; D. T. Davies, Eurfaen Hall; John Jones, Hope; David Davies, Queen's Arms Roderick Evans, Apothecaries Hall; John J. Davies, Pound; Charles Evans, Mark Lane Stores William Jones, Black Lion Hotel; and T. H. R. Hughes. Mr J. Ernest Lloyd, acting town clerk, and Mr Thomas Moore, inspector. The annual report of the medical officer of health (Mr Abel Evans) was read as follows: Mr Chairman and Gentlemen,—I beg to submit my annual report for the year ended the 31st day of December, 1890. During the year 29 births were registered; 11 boys and 18 girls, giving a birth of 20 in 1,000. During the same period, 26 deaths were registered from all causes, giving a death rate of 18 in a 1,000. After deducting five, who came into the district suffering from the diseases of which they died, the death rate comes to 15 in a 1.000 five died under one year, one between one and five, one between five and fifteen, two between 15 and 25, eight between 25 and 60. and 11 over 60. In the year 1889, nine died under one year, one between five and 15, one between 15 and 25, eight between 25 and 60, and 11 over 60 years of age. During the year three died of phthisis, eight of pneumonia and bronchitis, and three of heart disease. The town has been free from infectious diseases with the exception of whooping cough, measles, and a few cases of influenza at the beginning of the year. 67 nuisances were reported, but most of them have been since abated. As regards Bridge-street, I have to say that it is an impossibility to abate the nuisances there until you get the main drain made. I hope that before this year is out you will get this drain completed, as I understand it is a subject that has been often mooted at your council meetings. You are aware that the cesspools nearly all in Bridge-street are full, and are now only nuisances, and from which noxious gases will emanate in the summer. All the drains leading into the main drain have been cleansed out during the summer, and some defectants thrown into them. The slaughter houses, school privies, and lodging houses have all been regularly visited during the year. The town has been pretty well supplied with water, but I aID sorry to find that a good deal of water is allowed to run waste every year. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, David Evans, Medical Officer of Health for the Borough of Lampeter.—The inspector of nuisances report was also read, and instructions given to him thereon. Mr Roderick Evans proposed that the road to be taken over by the county council should be the road from the Workhouse to Mile End House. Colleg-e-street, and not the Bridge-street part of the borough, and it was unanimously passed-It was resolved that a list of all the water taps should be taken by the inspector with the assistance of Mr Thomas Roberts, and it was further resolved that Mr Moore be appointed to visit and report all persons wasting water, and if necessary I proceed against such persons, and that he be paid a j salary to be hereafter named. Mr D. T. Davies proposed that Mr David Davies, of Maesygar, be asked to take the necessary measurements for the new pavements, and that the town clerk be directed to communicate with Mr Davies, and arrange terms- carried.—It was resolved that the keys of the new lamps late!y placed up in the Borough be kept by the inspector of nuisanoes. Mr John J. Davies gave notice that at the next meeting of the counsel he will move as follows :-1. That thorns be planted around the reservoir, and the fence p.tinted or tarred, and a gate fixed on the entrance 2. To clean and repair the well and pipes belonging to the fountain. 3. To keep a constant supply of water to run through the urinal. Mr Thomas Moore was re-appointed Inspector of Nuisances for the ensuing three years. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. —A meeting of the Board was held on Friday last. Present—Mr Davies, Velindre the chair), Messrs. T. H. R. Hughes, Noyaddfawr; avid Davies, Llwyntwpa Daniel Evans, Brithdir William Rees, Tanfforest, Evan Jones, Gwarallt; John Rees, Dolgwmissa; David Evans, Coedmorfach J. G. Marsden, Dyffrin Rev. Daniel Jones, Lampeter; and David Lloyd, clerk. Outrelief, &c. Lampeter district, per Mr David Parry, 937 19s 6d to 161 paupers; Llanybyther district, per Mr David Evans, 06 15s 9d to 159 paupers. Number in the house 30; corres- ponding week last year 28. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 34 corresponding period last year 27. The treasurer's book showed a balance of B204 18s 3d due to the Union. RGRAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.—A meeting of the Rural 5anitary Authority was held after the Board, Mr David Davies, Velmdre, in the chair. The Medical Officer of Health, Mr Abel Evans, submitted his annual report to the Board, which was read as follows Mr Chairman and gentlemen,—I beg to submit my annual report for the year ended the 31st December, 1890. During the year 185 births were registered, 52 boys and 53 girls, giving a birth rate of 25 in a 1000. The number of deaths registered was 47, giving a death rate of 14 in a 1000. In 1889, 69 deaths occurred, which gave a death rate of 14 in a 1000. In 1888 it was 16 in a 1000. During 1890, 13 died under 1 year, 5 between 1 and 5, 3 between 15 and 25, 6 between 25 and 60, and 20 over 60 years of age. Two died of erysipilas, 3 of whooping cough, 4 of phthisis, 8 of bronchitis, and pneumonia, and 5 of heart disease. Measles has been general in several parishes, but no deaths occurred from it. Whooping cough has also been prevalent during the year in some parishes causing 3 deaths in the parish of Pencarreg. Deaths from effectious diseases :-The deaths in this class have not been so numerous as in 1889, being only 5 as against 13. OtheT prevalent diseases Scrofula in some form or other is still prevalent, but not to the extent it used to be. It is probable that our climate may partially account for this disease, but I have no doubt that greater attention to the removal of superfluos and injurious moisture from about our houses would in time reduce the number. Infantile mortality 13 children died within the district within their first year, and 5 more before they had reached their fifth year. In 1889, the number was 7 to 6. Heart disease 5, being 2 more than the year before bronchitis and pneumonia 8, this is not above the average rate, being 6 in 1889' The following are the few of the nuisances reported. In the parish of Llangybi, at the back of the house called the ''Shop"; there is an open channel, being a con- tinuation of the one, which runs in front of three cottages into which the inhabitants throw their slops and soap suds. At Penbank, the house is kept in a filthy state, with the wal's sadly in want of a coat of lime wash. The windows are small and not made to pen there is no ventilation except by one chimney, the other flue being stopped to prevent downward daughts. At a place called Erw, the windows are small and not made to open with no ventilation except by one chimney. At the above three places diphtheria first broke out last yeap, and proved fatal in several cases. At Treglwys liquid manure from the pigstye runs out into the road which leads from Lam- peter to Tregaron. In the parish of Llancrwys, the dwelling house called Pantybryn is smoky, damp, and ill-ventilated, and badly drained. Croftcyff at this place both the dwelling and the buildings are in a bad state of repair. In the parish of Pencarreg at a place called Tanrallt, the house is kept in a filthy state both inside and outside there is a heap of manure kept on the side of the road leading from Lampeter to Llany- bytherj in the parish of Llanfair. At Seyborfach, there is a pigstye on the side of the road, ana close by it there is a room in which three weavers are daily employed. The schoolroom have been inspected and found not quite satisfactory. At Llangybi and Llan- fair, the walls were in some places damp.—I am, your obedient servant, A. EVANS, Medical Officer of Heaith." =^=====^===s===

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LLANDILO. THE STORM.—The fearful storm which raged on Monday night does not appear to have made injury to person or property as far as the town is concerned. ECCLESIASTICAL.—The friends of the Rev. W. Jenkins, who was formerly curate of Llandilo- fawr, will be glad to hear that his health has been s) far restored as to enable him to accept the curacy of Burton, Pembrokeshire. TEMPERANCE.—The usual weekly meeting was held at the Memorial Hall, on Sunday evening, when Mr D. Morgans, Board School, occupied. the chair. Addresses were given respectively by Miss Rogers, and Mr George W. Jenkins, and a recitation by Mr John Griffiths. EISTEDDFODIC.—A public meeting was held on Thursday evening of last week, presided over by Mr C. G. Phillips, to consider the advisability of holding an eisteddfod again this year. On the motion of Mr W. Jones, Canton Stores, seconded by Mr Joseph Morgan, it was resolved that an eisteaaroa oe neia provided 80 guarantors be secured.—Mr W. JOn63, proposed, Mr E. Edwards, Salutation Inn, seconded, and it was resolve 1 to recommend that the proposed event be held on the first Monday in July, instead of on Bank Holiday in August. LLANDEBIE SCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, when Viscount Emlyn occupied the chair. There were present Messrs John Hughes, William Stephens, John Jones, R. G. Lawrence, and W. N. Jones.— Resolv6d that Mr W. H. Young be elected member of the board in the place of Mr Hancocke resigned. The salary of Mr Evan Morgan, attendance officer, was increased to -240 provided he did his work thoroughly. The other business transacted was of no public interest. YOUNG PEOPLE'S GUILD. Rev D. B. Jones occupied the chair at the weekly meeting held at the Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening. The following programme was rendered :-Reading, Mr H. W. Jones harmonium solo, Miss Thomas, Glamorganshire Bank; reading, Miss M. A. Thomas; song. Miss Magdaline Bowen reading, Miss Thomas, Glamorganshire Bank song, Miss Lucy Thomas reading, Miss Richards, Savings Bank song, Miss Fanny Thomas recitation, Master Edwin Evans; reading, Mr D. M. Evans. The accompanists were Miss Thomas, Glamorganshire Bank and Miss Richards, Savings Bank. SUDDEN DEATH.—An aged widow, named Mary Rees, residing at Nantyrhibo, died in a painfully sudden manner on Sunday last. She attended as usual the morning service at the Wesleyan Chapel, and on her way home, after the con- clusion of the service, she complained to a female friend that she felt very unwell. Her companion gave her her arm, and deceased walked up with difficulty with her as far as the house of Mr D. Davies, grocer, Carmarthen-street, which she desired to enter. Mrs Davies, greeted her at the door, and the poor woman exclaimed in the vernacular, "My dear girl, I am coming to die in yonr house." A seat was given her, and she vomited considerably. A stimulant, was adminis- tered, but to no avail, and so Dr. Lloyd was summoned. His skilful eye told him at once that his patient was in a dying state, and beyond all medical aid. She shortly afterwards expired. Her body was in due course conveyed to her home. Deceased leaves no near relations to mourn her loss. A PLOUGHING MATCH took place on Ffrwdy- drain farm, near Llandilo, on Thursday of last week. The chairman was Mr W. Jones, Cherry Cross; vice-chairman, Mr Watkins, Ffrwydrain stewards, Messrs W Harries, Glanmyddyfi W Lewis, Ffrwdydrain; J Edwards, White Hart J Gwynne, Wernddu T Thomas, Pantyddau- fryn; D Jones, Pantyclai; E Thomas, Grey- hound Inn B Thomas, Cefnrhiwlas; T Morris, Glanyrafon. Judges:—Messrs Howell Jones, Swansea M Davies, junr., Cwmivor; and Mr D Griffiths, Penwaun. Judges of horses, &c., Messrs W Morgans, Pistillgwynne, and J T Brockie, Golden Grove. Treasurer, Mr D Davies, Glandwr. Secretary, Mr John F Jame?, Llwyncelin. The following were the awards: — lstf class :-1, W Lewis, Tycoch; 2, John L'WIS, Alltygar; 3, W Rees, Cilsane 4, D .Jones, Llwynyrin; 5, H Edwards, Penypal. 2nd class, 1, Thomas Jones, Cilsane; 2, John Harries, Brynmelin 3, T Lewis, Alltygar; 4, D Williams, Tycoch 5, John Lewis, Broad Oak. 3rd class, 1, Thomas James, Llwyncelin 2, Charles Stamp, Ffrwdydrain. A pair of hames value 7s 6d was offered by Mr D P Davies, iron- monger, Llandilo, for the best pair of horses on the field suitable for agricultural purposes belong- ing to the same owner, as also a brass singeing lamp value 5s by Mr A E Harries, ironmonger, Llandilo, for the be-t pair of groomed and trimmed horses in the match. Both prizes were taken by Mr Watkins, Ffrwdydrain. A capital dinner was 'provided at the Greyhound Inn, Peny, by Mr E. Thomas. A PROPOSED INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. A general meeting of eisteddfod guarantors in- terested in procuring a Public Hall and Literary Institute was held at the Drill Hall on Monday evening. Mr Lewis Bishop occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. Mr Lockyer, on behalf of the sub-committee appointed to select sites for. the proposed building, reported that they had not been able to recommend a spot with the- mllney at their disposal. Mr Owen Richards, as secretary of the sub-committee, made a detailed report, in which he dwelt upon the plots respecting which the committee had made full investigations. The only site which had been under consideration was the one owned by Messrs Roberts Brothers, which they offered for zC325, but which offer was not accepted owing to the rent being too high. Mr W. Jones moved—(1) That all Resolutions affecting the disposition of the funds derived from eisteddfods be rescinded. (2) That the money at the disposition of the guarantors be appropri- ated for an Intermediate School in Llandilo, con- fidentially upon £ 1,000 being provided in subscriptions from other sources for that object. Mr Lockyer seconded the first proposition, and Mr Thomas, Corner House, the second. Con- siderable discussion took place on the proposi- tions amongst those who took part in them were the chairman, Dr Lloyd, Messrs John Hughes, Llandilo Bank, C. G. Phillips, J. L ickyer, Ebenezer Thomas, Sam Phillips, George Cobner, &c. Mr Evan Jones moved a direct negative to the former proposition, and Mr W. Lewis, Coach-builder, seconded him. On a division, the original motion was carried by 19 votes to 7. Mr Evan Jones also moved a direct negative to the latter proposition. Mr Rees Jones seconded. This amendment was also lost, and so the substantiative motion was carried. LLANDILO SCHOOL BOARD.-The usual monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, when Mr Morgan Davies occupied the chair. The others in attend- ance were Mr Herbert Peel, Major Thomas, Rev. Towyn Jones, Messrs. J. B. Morris and Griffith Williams. H. M. Inspector's report of Cwmivor School was produced and read. It stated that the children were in excellent order, and that they passed a fairly good examination in the element- ary subjects. The grant earned was jE58, includ- I ing £10, under art. 105. The report of Salem School was also read. It stated that the work in it had been materially affected through sickness in the district. The grant earned was JB37 5a. 6d. Resolved on the motion of Mr H. Peel, seconded by Mr J. B. Morris, that the clerk be instructed to write to the Education Department, to enquire. whether the present pupil teacher at Salem would be allowed to leave at the end of three months from the date of his notice of six months. Resolved that permission be given to the clerk to write to H.M. Inspector for his consent to, dispense with the teaching of drawing at Salem School.-Only one application was received for the post of assist- ant master for Brynlloi school.—Major Thomas moved, the chairman seconded, and it was resolved that the board advertise again, and state the salary as R40. -Resolved on the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Peel, that it be stated in the advertisement that canvassing the members would be considered a disqualification. -Resolved that Miss Thomas, sewing mistress at Brynlloi school, have 30s increase in her annual salary. Resolved that Mr Thomas Parry, master of Salem school, be permitted to act as enumerator in the conducting of the forthcoming census in April. Resolved that the annual reports of the schools under the board be sent for publication in THE JOURNAL and Reporter.—Resolved also that a general statement of the receipts and expenditure by the Board be printed for circulation.—The chairman proposed, Mr Griffith Williams seconded, and it was resolved that a public m. et- ing of the inhabitants of the town and district, be held for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken for securing an Intermediate School for Llandilo. FOOTBALL. -It is a long time since we witnessed at Llandilo such a good exhibition of the football game as was shown on Saturday between the home team and the Carmarthen Training College. We scarcely think the natives, as they are now constituted, have played better before. It says a good deal for the Llandiloites, that although their opponents were a splendid team—com- prising men from different parts of England and Wales-the latter had to act mostly throughout on the defensive. Moreover, such an excellent and valuable player as E. A. Roberts is reputed to be, was absent. In speaking of the game, we. shall only make a few passing remarks. Picton Philipps, as three-quarter back, out shone even his previous efforts. Withont doubt hp. was far and away the fastest man on the field. Irrespective of speed, he cleverly evaded his tacklers, as he cut through them at a furious pace. Amongst his several brilliant runs, one especially deserves notice. At one stage of the contest the home citadel was in imminent danger. Philipps got hold of the oval just in the nick of time, and crossed the territory almost from one goal line to the other in fine style, being brought to bay within a few yards of the visitors' posts. This admirable play was deservedly applauded. W. L. Roberts is an unostentatious but splendid player. In a maul with Stone (Carmarthen) he earned general encomiums for securing a try after a most stubborn resistance. As a collarer, too, he has not his superior here, and as sure aR he tackles his victim he is as certain to bring him to grass. The try, which Roberts scored, was con- verted into a goal by that admirable full back, Morgan Thomas. The angle in which he had to kick for it was decidedly a difficult one. As a strong wind blew from his rear he had to exercise fine judgment, and this coupled with a sure kick he obtained the major point amidst applause. A few good passes took place, the best was from Picton Philipps to Roberts, Roberts to Charlie Thomas, the latter to his brother, Eddie, and Eddie to M. Richards. The two brothers, Thomas, have improved wonderfully, and they give every promise of becoming good footballers. Morgan Richards proved himself a capital acquisition. Like Edward Cobner, he was a vigilant and hard player. Both collared grandly, and worked an all-round good game from its opening to the close. George Cobner, J. Jones and D. Thomas deserve special mention. It should be stated that the visitors showed up well throughout the entire match. The result was Llandilo, 1 goal and 4 minors; Carmarthen Training College, 3 minors. The following com- prised the Llandilo team — Full back, Morgan Thomas; three-quarter backs, Picton Philipps, Charlie Thomas, Eddie Thomas and Morgan Richards half backs, W. L. Roberts and Geo. Cobner; forwards, Edward Cobner, A. Fox, D. Thomas, A. Ticehurst, John Jones, D. Morgan, Thomas Lewis and Henry George Davies. PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held on Saturday, before Messrs J. C. Richardson, Alan Stepney Gulston and J. L. Thomas. How the Sunday Closing Act nnaffects Ammanford: Catherine Davies, who keeps a grocer's shop, near Tirydail Station, Ammanford, was charged by P.C. Evan Davies, with selling beer without a license on Sunday, the 8th ult. -The Constable deposed that in consequence of what he had previously seen and complaints received, he went on the day in question in company of P.C. Deans to watch defendant's house. At 9 a.m. he observed a woman, named Samuel, enter de- fendant's house through the back door. She came out through the front door at 10.20 a.m. At 10.30 a.m. witness saw two men going towards the back door of defendant's premises. They came out through the front door in 15 minutes. At 11 a.m. he noticed another couple of men go round to the back. They came out of the back one after the other. They also remained 15 minutes. At 11.20 witness saw Mrs Samuel again carrying a small tin jug on the road leading from Tirydail to defendant's house. She was going towards the latter's. house, entered the back premises, aud came out at 10.50 a.m. through the front door. The defendant came to the front door before Mrs Samuel came out. Mrs Samuel then came into the road with the tin jug in her hand under her apron, and went homewards. At 12.30 p.m. witness observed two other men enter the back premises of the defendant's house, and come out through the front door. They were there 15 minutes. They wiped their mouths as they left. At 2.30 p.m. witness noticed a man enter the back premises, and the defendant and such man came out in five minutes through the back. At 3.15 p.m. witness saw three men enter the back premises, and they came out through the front door in 15 minutes. At 5.30 p. in. witness noticed two men enter the back premises, one of whom came out through the house to the front door, and motioned for three other men who were standing on the road, and who afterwards entered the house through the front door in twenty minutes. At 8.15 p.m. witness saw three men come out of the back door. He was then in sight of the back door. Witness in company with P.C. Deans entered the defendant's house. Witness then told the defendant he had a search warrant, and she said Read it," which witness did. She then told witness to search the house. Witness and his brother officer searched the kitchen. Witness found five jugs, each of which contained a drop of beer which tasted fresh. Witness also found three small glasses, and each of them had beer in the bottom of them. The glasses were also in the kitchen. Two of the jugs were on the chest of drawers and three on the table. Witness then searched the front room, and found three empty nine gallon casks, one of which was on a box with a large pool. of beer, evidently fresh, on the floor. There was a tap on the floor in the-pool ei beer. The floor was wet between cask and kitchen. Witness picked up the tap, and found some fresh beer in it. Wit- ness then charged the defendant with selling beer without a license. She said, No, I did not sell it, I keep beer in my house for my lodgers." Witness asked her if her lodgers were boarders or not. She said, They are mostly on their own findings." Witness said to her, "You pro- vide beer for them," and she said, Yes." She had had two lodgers that day. Witness was sure he saw nine different men enter the house. Some of them entered more than once. People could go to the back of other houses the same way Witness did not know if the path at the pine end of the defendant's house was for her specially.- Cross examined by Mr W. W. Brodie, Llanelly, who defended Witness was exactly 100 yards away from the defendant's house. He only knew one of the men whom he saw entering into her premises. His name was Evan James. Witness knew the defendant's lodgers on the 8th ult. They were Christopher James and Thomas Howells. A Mr Davies had been lodging there. He might have been there on the 8th. Witness could not say that all the men that went round the defendant's back premises entered her house. They were men between 20 and 30 years of age. They were working men, and apparently coming from the works. The defendant was drinking porter when witness went in. The three casks were beer casks.—P.C. Deans gave corroborativo evidence. At this stage Mr Brodie, in the course of hisaddress, urged there was no evidence of sale, but the Bench thought there was. He then called the defendant, who said she had two lodgers on the 8th ult. Their names were C. Thomas and T. Howells. Witness had a third before then. He had been there five months, and left on the 7th ult. Witness had lodgers in January. They were Edward Jones, John Jones, T. Jones, David Davies and Mr Rees. Witness did not sell or supply anybody with beer or Eorter on the 8th ult. She was alone in the ouse that day, and no one else could have sold or supplied beer that day. Three empty casks were in the shop. The last cask was finished about 3 p.m. on Saturday, the 7th ult. It be- longed to Mr Davies, who had lodged with wit- ness. One of the casks was empty in October, and another in January. Witness had bought the cask which was finished on the 7th ult. for Mr Davies, and he paid for it. Mr Davies and his friends drank the beer which were in the casks. There was no beer in the house after 3 p.m. on Saturday, the 7th ult.—Cross-examined The last cask came about the 30th of January from Canton, either Friday or Monday They had one cask from Tirydail stores about a week l after the 30th of January. Witness paid for it. She ordered it for Mr Davies. It was on Friday, the 6th of February, she had the last cask. Mr Jones, of Canton, Llandilo's cart did not bring a cask on the 6th ult. If the oonstable said he saw it he was mistaken. Mr Lewis, of Tirydail, did not supply witness or Mr Davies with a cask of beer on the 2nd of February, neither did Mr Lewis's boy bring one There was no beer in witness s house on Sunday, the 1st proximo. The constable did not caution her about selling beer. Neither of the casks she had on the 30th of January and 6th of February lasted over two days. There were two or three jugs in witness's house on the 8th ult., which had had beer. The floor of the shop was boards. She had watered the shop on Sunday. The casks were all nine gallon casks. The last cask was tapped on Friday morning, the 6th ult. David Davies, residing near Tavernbach, Llandilo, said he lodged with the defendant in August. He left at 3 p.m. on Saturday, the 7th ult. Witness had an empty cask in defendant's shon. Witness saw it was an empty cask, because he wanted all that was in it. Witness pulled the tap out. It was he that ordered the defendant to get the beer. The cask came there about the 27th or 28th of January. That was the last week witness ordered one. He ordered two casks before, and all his men drank the beer. Cross-examined The cask witness drew the tap from was the one that came last, viz., on or about the 27th. That was finished on Saturday, the 7th ult. Witness ordered the three casks from Jones, Canton. There were three men employed with witness. The Bench would not believe the theory of the defence, and inflicted a fine of jEo inclusive of costs. Tres- passing in Pursuit of Game: David Rees charged John Jones, of Carregfechan, in the parish of Llandilo fawr, with this offence. The case was partly heard at the previous sessions, when it was adjourned for further evidence. Mr J. W. Nicholas defended. The testimony given at the former hearing was read, it was to the following effect: David Rees deposed that on the 17th ult. he saw the defendant and two other men with him coursing and beating a hedqe on Pl;is Farm, Llandilo. The farm belonged to Mioses Mansel the tenant was Lewis Thomas. They went on to apart (;f Maesdei':o Hud. Witness met them, and they asked him if he could bhow them a hare. Witness refused, aud told them they had been enough about the land to have seen one. They then swore at him, and dk fendant took off his coat and appeared in a menacing attitude, and then struck witness on the chest until he nearly fell. The cross- examination of the witness by Mr Nicholas was first taken at the present court. He said the de- fendant was on the fields adjoining one another. Witness knew Thomas Thomas, Pentwyn. Wit- ness saw him and others first on Pentwyn, part of Maestilo estate. From Pentwyn they went to Plas. Witness saw defendant and others meet Thomas Thomas on Penwaun, opposite Plas fields alluded to. Witness was on the same side as Penwaun. The rabbit that got up in the fence between the wood and Penwaun did not go to Plas. Defenda.,it went into two fields of the Plas. They afterwards went to Aberdeunantisst. Witness did not know Llettyrywen. After two strangers left defendant, Lewis threw off his coat. Witness was in the next field to the Plas field. For the defence, Thomas Thomas, Penwaun, said he remembered the 7th ult. Wit- ness saw the defendant and two others on that day. They were on witness's cloge. Witness took them over his land. Witness remembered being on Hendy field, opposite the Plas field. The second rabbit rose on his farm, and went over the road to the Plas field. Witness did not see where it went to. When the rabbit went in- to the Plas field. Witness did not see John Jones and the defendant go into the Plas field. Witness saw Edward Jones return to the de- fendant on the road. When witness last saw them they were on the road going towards Llettyrywen. Defendant and the two others were on the road between witness's farm and Plas when he last saw them going towards Llettyrywen. — Cross-examined Defendant had not quite passed the field and Plas when witness last saw him. Witness would swear the de- fendant and others did not go to the nursery. Witness had not gone home before they left the fence. Edward Jones, Gtvauncaegurwen, corroborated. The Bench, however, inflicted a fine of 23 and 18s costs. Mr Nicholas applied for a summons for perjury against the' com- plainant. The Bench said the matter would be taken into consideration at the next sessions.— Dmnkenness P.C. Evan Davies, Ammanford, charged Sam Davies with being drunk. Fined 10s 6d. Joseph Jones was fined a similar sum for the same offence, at the instance of P.C. Mitchelmore. P.C. D. Nicholas, Cwmamman, charged John Jones with being drunk on licensed premises, viz., the Tregib Arms, Brynamman. Fined 10s 6d.

MANORDEILO. ANNUAL PLOUGHING MATCH. The above contest came off on the 3rd inst., on a field kindly placed at the disposal of the committee by Mrs Lloyd, of Maesymeibion Farm, situate a short distance from Glanrhyd Station. The weather was very propitious, though a stiff breeze was blowing during the day. A large concourse of spectators assembled to witness the competition, which was very keenly contested. Twenty-two contestants -put in an appearance in the various classes, and a great deal of interest was felt in their operations. Splendid prizes were offered, which were awarded to the success- ful competitors, as follows :-First Class Five competed 1, R2, Wm. Lewis, Tycoch, Llanegwad 2, zE2, Wm. Rees, Cilsane, Llan- gathen; 3, £ 1, J. Thomas, CJgwyn, Mothvey; 4, 15s, J. Evans, Llwynbrain 5. 10s, J. Evans, Mount, Llanwrda. Second Class Eleven com- peted 1, £ 1 10-, T. Jones, H t. dygiedde, Llanwida; 2, 91, J. Thomas, Penybont, Llangadock 3, 15s, R. Perkins, D iau<;leision 4, 10s, D Thottia-, Lleehwedd-ddrri 5, 7s 6d, J. Evans, Gotsfelen 6, 5s, D. Davies, Bankygwin; 7, 2s 6d, D Davies, Glandulais. Extra Class Six competed to boys under 21 years of age, given by J. C. Richardson, Glaubrydan Park—1, 21 5s, J. Davies,. Cwm, Ivor Farm 2, 17s, T. Rees, Ynys-y-moch 3, 12s 6d, D. Davies, Penywauu 4, 10s 6d, F. Jones, Talyfan 5, 5s, D. Peters, Glanyrwyth 6, 2s 6d, Wm. Rees, Caemawr. After the ploughmen had finished their work, Mr and Mrs Richardson, of Glanbrydan Park, and Mr J. Morgan, of Coedmawr, kindly consented to judge the best pair of horses on the field, which was to be the property of the same owner the prize, a splendid pair of harness, given by Messrs W. and E. Hopkin, ironmongers, Llandilo, was awarded to Mrs Price, of Wernwgan Farm, and Mr Richardson, with his usual liberality, gave an extra prize to the second best, awarded to Mr J. Pritchard, Ciigwyn, near Mothvey. The judges of the ploughing were Messrs M. Williams, Glan Towy, Llandovery; Wm. Davies. Penywaun, Llangadock (who gave universal satisfaction) gave their adjudication at the Lamb Inn, where a sumptuous feast had been prepared, and a party of about 30 sat at the table to do justice to the "inner man." After the removal of the cloth, Alderman Davies, Cwm Ivor Farm, was unanimously voted to the chair, and Mr Davies, of Glanbrydan, acted as vice. The usual toasts were enthusiastically drunk and responded to, and appropriate speeches were delivered on agricultural and other topics by the chair and vice chair, by the leading farmers of the neighbourhood and others who felt an interest in the progress and welfare of the district. A vote of thanks to the chairman and vice-chairman for presiding, and to Mr and Mrs Jones, the worthy host and hostess, for their splendid catering, terminated the proceedings, and the company dis- persed for their respective homes without a dis- cordant word or ill-feeling, to mar the pleasures of the evening. We should have remarked that a decided improvement was plainly discernible in the management of this contest, to similar matches recently held 111 the neighbouring dis- tricts-the rules were stringently enforced, and faithfully adhered to—and the Stewards, Messrs J. Morgan, Coedmawr; J. Perkins, Dolaugleision; J. Richards, Glanyrhyd-issaf; R. Lloyd, Maesymeibon; Tom Rees, Penybank and Edward Thomas, Llecliwedd dderi; fulfilled their duties in a most conscientious and satis- factory manner. We must also not forget the valuable services rendered by our indefatigable and energetic secretary and treasurer, Mr Morgan Williams, Down Farm, and Mr Richard Jones, Glanyrhyd, who are always heart and soul in t their work on all occasions.