The Cardigan Bay Visitor

TUWYN. FOOTBALL.—The annual meeting of the Towyn Rovers Football Club was held at the Corbett Arms on Thursday evening. It was decided to ask Mr John Corbett to be president and Dr Lowe to be vice-president. Mr Lewis Pugh was ap- pointed captain, Mr E. L. Jones vice-captain, and Messrs M. E W. Edwards and George Davies, secretaries. THE PENIARTH FETE.—The sum of £61 Ss 6d was netted by last week's Peniarth fete. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, FRIDAY, SEP- TEMBER 8TR.-Present: Mr Daniel Edwards mayor, presiding Mr J. Daniel Evans, vice- chairman Messrs J. Hughes Jones, J. M. flowell, J. Geufronydd Jones, W. Jones Hughes, E. L. Rowlands, D. N. Kirkby, Meredith Jones', John Roberts, R. P. Morgan Messrs Richard Barnett, deputy clerk E. Y. Edmonds, sur- veyor Edward Williams, inspector; John Jones, sub inspector. TOWYN SLAUGHTER-HOUSES. Mr Edward Hamer, the tenant of the slaughter- house at Towyn, which has been a subject of com- plaint, wrote stating that he had instructed his employees not to slaughter any sheep or cattle for the present. He had no desire to disregard the bylaws and was not aware that he had done so as he understood that the building was specially built as a. slaughter-honse for his predecessor, Mr Parry who continued up to his departure to slaughter there without interference. He thought it was unkind if not unfair on the part of the Council to prohibit his using the building because he was not a resident. He should as a ratepayer be entitled to the same rights and privileges as others, so long as he complied with the request of the Sanitary In- spector. He presumed that the Council were equally strict with other butchers in the tovio. Before making application for a licence, he would like to have a copy of the bylaws so as to sea to what extent he nad violated them.—The Towyn Sub Inspector said it was true that the slaughter- house was not now used.—The Clerk stated" that the complaint made against the slaughter-hous related more especially so the blood and r ffal lying about the place.—The Mayor asked if a resolution had not been passed about two years ago author- ising certain improvements in connection with this building and the Clerk replied in the affirmative. —Mr R. P. Morgan I cannot understand how the Council did not erforce their resolution. Here is a case where years have elapsed since you passed a resolution to do a certain thing and it has not been done yet. Every slaughter-house in the town ought to be above suspicion.—The Clerk, replying to Mr Morgan, said there was only one butcher, Mr S. Evans, in the town who had a licence for a slaughter-house. Some three years ago Mr John Morris applied for a licence, but for some reason or other it had not been granted.—It wa-i resolved on the proposition of Mr J. D. E. Evans, seconded by Mr J. Hughes .Jones, to forward a copy of the bylaws to Mr Hamer. COMPLAINT ABOUT PIGSTYES. A letter was received complaining about certain pigstyes in Frankwell-street, Towyn, which have been reported upon by the Inspector. — Considera- tion of the matter was deferred to the next meet ing. ABERDOVEY FORESHORE. The Clerk reported that he had not received proper plans of the contemplated improvements in connection with the Aberdovey foreshore, although he had written to the Rev John Williams about the matter.—It was resolved to continue the objection raised until fresh plans were presented. .SANITATION DRINKING POLLUTED WATER. The Clerk announced that he had received a letter stating that Cynfal farmhouse would be placed in a sanitary state as soon as possible.—The Aberdovey Inspector reported that the inhabitants of Rhydyronen strongly complained about the water supply. It seemed that persons were in the habit of throwing refuse to the stream. The two months' order served on Mr Edward Morgan in regard to Gwyddgwian farmhouse had expired and the house was in an insanitary state. Nothing had been done to improve the condition of Erwpothor farmhouse, which was still very damp and dilapidated. Neither had any steps been taken to improve the condition of Bwlshgwyn farmhouse, which was in a most unhealthy state. He had visited the dairies, slaughter-houses, meat shops, fruit and fish shops during the month and found everything satisfactory. There was a pool of stagnant water near the level crossing at Glan- dovey Junction which was a source of nuisance. There was water to the extent of fourteen feet at the reservoir, or 1,718,018 gallons.—The Inspector added in regard to the water sup- ply of Rhydyronen that the health of the consumers was endangered.—Mr E. L. Rowlands The water from the stream is, I take it, used for domestic purposes.—The Inspector Yes. It is their only source of supply. He added that the majority of the inhabitants of Bryncrug also drank water from the stream. Some of the inhabitants were fortunate enough to obtain water through a pump which lessened danger.—The Mayor thought notices should be posted warning people against the practice of throwing refuse into the stream.— In answer to further questions by Mr E. L. Row- lands, the Inspector said the inhabitants com- plained of scarcity of water during the summer months.—It was agreed, on the motion of Mr R. P. Morgan, to post notices warning people against the practice of throwing refuse into the stream.—Mr E. L. Rowlands afterward proposed that the Sur- veyor and Inspector should make careful inquiries regarding the water supply of the locality and sub- mit a comprehensive report to the Council.—Mr W. Jones Hughes seconded the proposition.—Mr Rowlands remarked that he believed the district around Rhydyronen had suffered from a defective supply for years. If it was so, it was time that something should be done.The Surveyor said he might say that when he visited the neighbourhood recently he found the water very had and there was a scarcity. The water was really fit hy and not tit to drink. He was told that sheep were also washed in the stream.—Mr John Roberta They do not wash sheep now.—The purveyor VX heu the sheep are washed the people drink of the water from the stream.—The proposition was car- ried without opposition—The Clerk, referring to Gwyddgwion Farm, said he suggested when it was agreed to serve a notice that a month's notice ought to be served. Now two mon hs had elapsed and nothing had been done. The notice, having been served some time after the meeting, would not expire for sometime yet.—Mr W. Jones Hughes Mr Edward Morgan, the owner, will take ten years in which to do the work. (Laugh ter.)—The Inspector It is the talk of the country and something ought to be done.—Mr W. Jones Hughes proposed that proceedings for penalties should be taken unless the work was commenced ere the notice expired and the proposition was agreed to, the Clerk observing that this was the first time for the Council to take proceedings for penalties.—"A letter was received stAting that Erwpothor would be placed in a sanitary state without del>y—The Inspector hoped that the work would be done before the winter came on. —The Council instructed him to keep the matter in view.—With regard to Bwlchgwyn,it was stated that on July 20th a letter was received stating that the necessary work would be done.—On the proposition of Mr W. Jones Hughes, seconded by Mr E. L. Rowlands, it was agreed that the Clerk should send another letter and if nothing was then done that proceedings should be taken.—It was re- solved to write to the Railway Company about the stagnant pool near Glandovey Junction.—Replying to Mr Jones Hughes, the Inspector said there was twenty feet of water at the Aberdovey reservoir last month which was equal to 2,562,000 gallons.— It was decided that the reservoir should be cleaned as soon as convenient.—The Towyn Inspector (Mr John Jones) reported that Mr William Vaughan had not fulfilled his promise to remove the manure heap at the back of Gwalia, Towyn.-It was agreed to serve a twenty four hours' notice. THE SURVEYOR'S OFFICES. The Council spent half-an-hour in discussing whether the Surveyor should have the use of the Council Chamber for his offices and ultimately the matter was referred to the Towyn Committee. TOWYN MARKET HALL. The Towyn Committee recommended certain slight improvements to the Market Hall, and the recommendation was adopted. THE RURAL WARD. The Surveyor reported that his attention had been called to the state of the main road in front of the houses at Cwrt, Pennal. The storm water had cut a deep channel, making the approaches to the houses very awkward and irregular. The channel could be piped and levelled at a cost of £10. A portion of the wall along the west side of the main road under Panteidal was repairable by the Council and the remainder by the Bishop of Bangor. The portion for which the Council was responsible could be repaired at a cost of f2 103.-lr J. Dl. Evans thought the repair of the road at Pennal ought to be undertaken by the County Main Roa'is Com- mittee and it was resolved to communicate with the County Surveyor on the matter.—The members of the rural ward were directed to visit Panteidal and were delegated with power to have the work done if they thought it advisable. ABERDOVEY MATTERS. The Surveyor reported that water pipes had now been laid on to the wharf at Aberdovey for the purpose of supplying vessels with water. A sixty feet length of armoured rubber hose and a few fittings were still necessary to complete the work. He had inspected the sewer at the back of Copper- hill-street. An automatic flush tank at a cost of £10 would remedy the evil complained of.-It was agreed to procure the hose for the wharf and to secure the tank for Copperhill-street.—Mr J. Hughes Jones, in accordance with notice of motion, moved that the workmen employed by the Council at Aberdovey should be reduced from five to three. There were complaints that there were too many workmen.—Mr E. L. Rowlands seconded the motion, which was supported by Mr Jones Hughes and Mr Howell and cariied.-The Surveyor said there was a lot of work in the Aberdovey district and he suggested that the number should be reduced by one first of all.—Mr J. Hughes Jones The motion has been carried. -On the proposition of Mr E. L. Rowlands, it was resolved to consider the salaries of the three remaining workmen at a future meeting.—Mr E. L. Rowlands obtained leave for his motion to apply to the Local Govern- ment Board for sanction to extend the period of repayment of the Aberdovey loans from thirty to sixty years to stand over to the next meeting. DEFERRED. A motion by Mr D. C. Davies, who was absent, to the effcct that no works recommended by a com- mittee of the Council should be catried out until after the same had been approved of and author- ised by the Council, was deferred to the next meet- ing. OF INTEREST TO PENNAL. Mr J. Daniel Evans, referring to the representa- tions which had been made to the Cambrian Rail- ways Company as to providing means for foot passengers to cross the railway bridge at Glandovey Junction, said Mr Collin, engineer to the Railway Company, intended meeting a committee of the inhabitants of Pennal shortly and he proposed that a committee of the Council should also attend the conference.—The proposition was carried, Messrs J. D. Evans, J. Hughes Jones, D. C. Davies, and the Mayor being appointed.—It was stated a road over the bridge would cost £350 and that a station could be provided cheaper.—Mr Evans said the County Council wou!d be petitioned to pay a quota of the money whether a road or station was provided. HEAVY" OVERDRAFT. GOVERNMENT BOARD TO BLAME. Mr J. Lloyd Hughes, manager of the National Provincial Bank, Towyn, wrote stating that as the overdraft of the Council, £ 2,586, had assumed a permanent position, he was instructed to apply to the members of the Council for their personal security to cover the amount. He would have the necessary document prepared for the signatures of the members.—The Clerk said many years ago the members of the Council were called upon to do a similar thmg. This time the fault lay absolutely at the door of the Local Government Board. Months had elaps'd since the inquiry into the ap- plication for sanction to borrow £3,000 to pay forim provemeuts the majority of which had been carried out by the Council and ov,.r a year had elapsed sinc" the application was first made. Had it not been for this dilatoriness of the Local Government Board the Council, instead of having an adverse balance of E2,,586, would have had a balance on the right side. On August ISth he wrote to the Local Government Board pointing out how the overdraft was increasing and pressing for a reply regarding the loan, but no answer h:1i com ,—Mr R. P. Morgan They have given no a cc mnt whatever for this delay ?—The Clerk: None thpy do not even reply, although I have dis- tinctly told them that the Council is losing a lot of money, in that they had to pay a lot of interest on the overdraft which would have been unnecessary had the Government Board not delayed their sanction.—In reply to the Mayor, the Clerk said the inquiry was held four months ago and the application for sanction was made in August of iast year.—On the proposition of Mr E. L. Rowlands, seconded by Mr J. Hughes Jones, it was resolved that all the members should sign the document, a proposition by Mr John Roberts that it should be signed by the Towyn and Aberdovey members finding no geconder.-Tiie Council after- ward discussed what steps should be taken to hurry on the Local Government Board and it was ulti- mately resolved, on the motion of Mr W. Jones Hughes, sec nded by Mr R. P. Morgan, to write to Mr O. M. Edwards, M.P., and Mr Humphreys- Owen, M.P., asking them to exert their influence with the Board.—The Cle'k said he had received a letter from the Public Board Loan Commissioners stating that their terms for lending money repaid in thirty years was 2^ per cent. and in forty years about three per cent. POSTAL FACILITIES. Mr R. P. Morgan asked if anything had been done towards improving the postal arrangements for towns on the Welsh coast? Six months had elapsed since they last heard about the matter.— The Clerk said Mr Arthur Hughes, the town clerk of Aberystwyth, was the convener of the proposed conference. The meeting had been put off at the beginning of the summer as the result of the illness of Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P.—It was resolved to write to Mr Arthur Hughes asking what was being done in the matter. HOPELAND VIEW WATER SUPPLY. Mr J. Hughes Jones submitted his deferred motion for adopting a scheme to provide the inhabitants of Hopeland View, Aberdovey, with water. He explained that his scheme which would bring the water round Balkan Hill would cost only £ 49 4s Sd, whilst the other scheme projected would cost £117 Os 10d, a difference of £67. This was a large item and he did not see why the town of Aberdovey should be saddled with thie burden unneces-arily, in that his scheme would answer the purpose quite as well if not better than the more expensive scheme. A public meeting was held on the previous evening to consider the matter, but owing to two steamers having just arrived there was but a small attendance the majority of whom voted in favour of his scheme Mr E. L. Rowlands A question hts arisen. But I had bettar not say anything as the motion is not seconded. — Mr J. D. Evans To invite discussion I -econd it.—Mr W. Jones Hughes proposed an amendment that the matter should be left in abey- ance. He did not see that they could afford to spend any money until the sanction of the Local Government Board had been obtained.—Mr E. L. Rowlands seconded the amendment. He said the present summer had been exceptionally dry yet there had been no scarcity of water. Seeing that there was plenty of water, her did not see either scheme was wanted.—Mr J. Hughes Jones said Mr W. Jones Hughes at a previous meeting was anxious to ad' p a scheme straight away.—Mr Jones Hughes I merely wished the matter to be considered. I now think it is better to leave it in abeyance. My reason for this is that we have no money to spare. —Mr J. Hughes Jones said to leave the matter in abeyance because the sanction of the Government Board had not been obtained was an attempt at throwing dust into the eyet of the public. Th y had spent JE71 on pipes for the purpose and why not utilise them ?-On a vote, seven vat. d for the amendment, the Mayor, Messrs W. Jones Hughes, E. L. Rowlands, J. G. Jones, D. N Kirkhy Meredith Jones, and J. M. Howell, whilst M r Hughes Jones alone voted for the motion. -Mr Hughes Jones next proposed that the pipes should be sold, but failed to find a seconder. ANNUAL ACDIT-THE COUNCIL SURCHARGED. The As-is ant District Auditor wrote stating that he had completed the audit of accounts of the Council f r the year ending March 31st. At such audit he disallowed the sums of JE7 8s 6d, interest on overdraft, and £ 33 15s 6d, amount charged for interest by the Treasurer without proper authority, S eps should be taken forthwith to place the finances of the district on such a basis as would obviate thp i-eceosity of overdrawing at the Bank. During the progress of the audit the Local Govern- ment Bo.rd, under the provisions of the Local Authorities Expenses Act, 1887, sanctioned the payment of JE49 10s made to Mr P. H. Hughes, the late surveyor, in consideration of extra services rendered by him. The Clerk did not keep an over chsck book during the year, neither did the Sur- veyor keep a stores account as required. He had called the attention of the officers to the omission. —The Clerk said no notice need be taken of the surcharge until formal notice was received from the Local Government Board. The Auditor had to admit that the Council would have a credit balance of about E20 had the Government Board given the necessary sanction. There would have been no need of paying interest or treasurer's salary had the sanction been given.—It wa3 resolved that a stores account should be kept. COMPLAINT ABOUT WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk read the following letter The County Studio, Towyn, September 7th. I wish to draw the Council's attention to the serious deficiency of water at Brynteg. For the half of the day all the summer we are without water. It fails as early as 7-30 in the morning and only runs in dribbles, seldom reaching to the first floor until the evening. While the streets are being watered we never get a drop and yet we get no benefit from the watering. I have had from seventeen to twenty- two visitors all the summer, many wanting baths which they cannot get and the inconvenience and annoyance caused is beyond words. Such a state of things is really scandalous and should be quite impossible in Towyn and in a house rated as mine is. The reputation of the town also seriously suffers in consequence. The same condition of things ex- actly prevailed last year and steps should be taken at once to remedy matters by laying a larger main. The whole of last Sunday and Monday we were without water, every drop having to be carried. On Saturday the waterman emptied the reservoir without instructions and although I lodged my serious complaint on Sunday, no steps were taken early on Monday to rectify matters, and we got no water until evening.—C. H. Young."—The Sur- veryor said Mr Young had not put the case quite as it ought to be put, but he must admit that there was room for improvement. It seemed that nearly all the houses were supplied through an inch and a quarter pipe which was much too small.—The Mayor said the pipe was only meant for two houses, but since it was laid a number of houses had been built.—The matter was referred to the considera- tion of the Towyn Committee. PLANS. Mr R. Richards, coal merchant, sent in plans of a proposed stable to be erected on the property of the Railway Company, viz., the station yard.—The Surveyor said the stable would be erected adjacent Station-road. He had no objection to offer, the plans showing that proper sanitary arrangements were to be made.—Mr R. P. Morgan said the stable would be unsightly and would be a draw- back to the houses on the other side.—It was stated that the occupiers intended petitioning against the stable.—On the proposition of Mr E. L. Rowlands, seconded by Mr J. G. Jones, it was agreed to dis- approve the plans in order to ascertain the feeling of the inhabitants on the matter.—The Clerk ex- plained before the proposition was passed that Mr Richards could submit the same plans again and the Council could approve them. When plans were submitted they had to be approved or disapproved. -This was all the business.

MERIONETH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. YES RERDAY'S SHOW AT DOLGELLEY. For the thirty-second time in the history of Merioneth Agricultural Society, the farmers of the county have entered into friendly competition with each other in the exhibition of cattle, sheep, and horses, and once more the great county society selected for their arena the meadows lying under the shadow of Cader Idris and within a short dis- tance of the quaint county town. The interest which has made the Merioneth Show one of the best in the Principality has followed its affairs up to the present, and that interest was as fresh and vigorous as ever in making yesterday's show at Dolgelley one of the most successful and the com- petition the keenest in the annals of the Society. The president is Mr Romer Williams, Dolmelyn- llyn, and the vice-president, Mr Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn the treasurer is Mr T. P. Jones-Parry, North and South Wales Bank, Do]- gelley, and general secretary is Mr E. M. Roberts, Cefntreforisaf, Talsarnau, on whom devolves the ultimate responsibility for success who is ably assisted by his son. The Committee of Manage- ment is—For the Bala district Messrs R. J. Lloyd Price, Rhiwlas, chairman; J. Williams, Gwern- hefin, vice-chairman Robert Williams, Maesy- gadfa, Bala R. T. Vaughan, Penisa'rllan, Bala Edward Jones, Eryl Arran, Bala Edward Owen, Hendre, Llandderfel, and T. Jones Brynmelyn, local secretary. For the Dolgeiiey district Messrs John Vaughan, Nannau, chairman; Dr John Jones, Caerffynon, vice-chairman; C. E, J. Owen, Hengwrtucha O. Slaney Wynne, Dol'rhyd Ellis Williams, Bwlchgwyn; Richard Jones, Faner, and Tom Parry, local secretary. For the Harlech district: Messrs W. R. Lawford, chairman; Robert Williams, Fronfair, vice-chairman; John Owen, Rhosigor Robert Jones, Ystumgwern Dd. Griffith, Tyddyndu; Richard Williams, Bryntirion, and R. J. Morris, Tyceryg, local secretary. For the Towyn district Messrs Edward Kirkby, chairman John Roberts, vice-chairman Richard Jones, veterinary surgeon Robert Pugh, Cynfal Harold Kirkby, Llanfendigaid; William Jones, Tynybryn, and R. Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, local secretary. The general managers of the yard and Committee of Inspection were Messrs W. R. M. Wynne, Pen- iarth O. S. Wynne, Dol'rhyd; John Vaughan, Nannau R. E. Ll. Richards, Caerynwch C. E. J. Owen, Hengwrtucha; C. R. Williams, Dolmelyn- llyn John Williams, Gwernhefin; W. R. Law. ford, Glyn and C. E. Munro Edwards, Dolserau. The directors of the jumping and trotting ground were Major Scott, Mr Robert Vaughan, Dr John Jones, Messrs Thomas Jones, Edward Griffiths, and Edward Kirkby. The stewards were—For Welsh cattle, Messrs Richard Jones, Faner D. Baulk, Dolmelynllyn Lewis Richards, Penlan Edward Roberts, Tycerrig. Cattle of any other breed and roots, Messrs David Evans, Fronalchen Howell Pugh, Tyddynbach. Cart horses, Messrs R. Jones Morris, Tycerrig John Edwards, Ty- ddynmawr. Hackneys, Messrs John Roberts, Bryncastell; Griffith Price, Corsygarnedd Owen Thomas, Garthmaelan. Sheep and shearing, Messrs Hugh Evans, Gwanas; William Edwards, Penmaenucha Farm. Butter, Messrs Lewis Williams, auctioneer John Edward Jones, butcher. Tweed and stockings, Mr Humphrey Pugh, Eldon- row. Dogs, Messrs R. Jones Griffith, solicitor E. Wilkins, Glanmawddach Robert Roberts, Forden House. Poultry, Mr Harry H. Hornby, Arthog Hall Hotel. Slate splitting, Mr Jelf Clarke, Bod- londeb. Entire horses, Messrs David Evans, Bryn- Ilin, Llanfachreth J. Price, Fronoleu. The judges were-For Welsh cattle, Messrs Griffith J. Roberts, Trefarthen, Llanfair, P. G.; W. Vaughan, Hafodybeudu, Llanerfyl. Cattle and sheep of any breed, except Welsh, pigs, corn, and roots, Messrs William Phillips, Winsbury, Chir- bury Richard Morgan. Bahaillon, Newtown, Mont. Agricultural horses, Messrs T. J. Dutton, The Beeches, Saltney, Chester H. Owen, Treddol- phin, Gwalchmai Valley. Hackneys and trotting, Messrs Frank Lloyd, Wrexham; E. Jones Williams, Rhydllanfair, Bettws-y-Coed. Welsh sheep and shearing, Messrs John Gittins, Tynant, Llanwy. ddyn, Oswestry; John Jones, Central buildings, Llandudno. Butter, Miss Roberts, Cromlech, Chwilog. Dogs and poultry, Mr L. P. C. Astley, 18, Laurel-grove, Stockport. Tweed and stock- ings, Mr M.J. Morris, Cambrian Establishment Bar- mouth. Jumping, Messrs Romer Williams, presi- dent Vaughan Davies, M.P., Aberystwyth; P. P. Pryse, Gogerddan O. S. Wynne, Dol'rhyd. Vet- erinary referee, Mr E. Wynne Williams, M.R.C.V.S.L., Dolgelley. The ground was arranged pretry much as in former years. On the left were the marquees for the show of roots, butter, and the minor products of the farm, as well as the tents for the officials. The other portions of the field were occupied by a couple of rows of cattle of the Welsh breed, which hold premier position always in the Merioneth Show, and then a couple of rows of cattle of any other breed, which showed up rather better this year than on previous occasions and consisted mainly of the shorthorn bleed. Several lines of pure bred Welsh sheep followed, with a small but good show of pigs and the horse pens enclosed the whole on three sides of the ground. In the aged bull class, in the Welsh section, there were three competitors—Lord Harlech, Mr Oakeley of Tanybwlch, and Mr Greaves of Wern. They were all show beasts of immense proportions which had met before in other yards. Mr Greaves's bull obtained first at the Maidstone Royal this year, beating Mr Oakeley's by a close shave, and the judging was interesting to see if there was any reversal of the royal judgment. The farmers' class contained many promising entries, particularly that of Mr Owen, of Rhosigor. In the younger bull class there were but two entries in the landlord's class-those by Lord Harlech and Mr Greaves, and it was a hard matter to decide which was the better. The owners w, re like the Irishman who was asked in court if he was guilty or not guilty, when he replied that he did not know till he had heard the evidence. The judges' award was watched with interest also in this case. Both entries were good and both were of Lord Harlech's breeding, Among the entries by farmers was a very presentable animal by Mr Williams, of Maesygadfa, Bala. In the cow classes Mr Oakeley exh.bited a fine cow bred out of a celebrated prize taker. She appeared likely not only to take a prize in her class, but for the best cow in the yard. There were also several good heifers and bullocks, as well as bull and heifer calves. In the cattle of any other breed there were several shorthorn bulls of merit useful for the dis- trict, but which, nevertheless, would not compete successfully with the bulls in the Welsh section. In the landlords' class Mr C. R. Williams and Mr Slaney Wynne showed with credit, and in the far- mer's class Mr John Evans, Llwyn Farm, showed largely. The show of horses was on the whole a creditable one, but in many of the classes there was a lament able want of attention to breeding. Mares and foals made a fair class, but it was to be regretted that the foals were not exceptionally good. In the pairs of horses for 9gricultural purposes Mr Edward Jarrett, Plasynfaerdref, took first with a capital pair of four year-olds. Mr Edward Jones, Maesgwyn, also exhibited with nredit with a five- year and a four-year which won in a strong class last year at Corwen. The agricultural mares and geldings presented nothing special but the three- year-old geldings or fillies for agricultural purposes showed up better in bone, feather, and pasterns. Mr Owen of Hengwrtucha and Mr Cadwaladr Roberts, Ynysgyflylogs' er tries showed to ad- vantage. The younger geldings and fillies, un- fortunately, made a verj poor class but in the yearling class exhibits by Mr Pugh, Friog, and Mr Henry Evans, EscuaD, Towyn, were very creditable. An exhibit by Mr Davies, Garthiaen, Llandrillo, had good legs but was not quite in show condition. In the lighter animals, hackney mares or geldings over fourteen hands made a very good and strong class. Mr Steadman. Dinas Mawddwy, showed a fine black mare bred by Mr McFie, Chester, which took first at Machynlleth and first at Newtown. In the landlords' class Mr Pryse Owen, Aelybryn, showed a pretty cream gelding bred by the owner. Cob or hackney mares with foals made a small class, there being but five exhibits in all. The class con- tained a couple of piebalds, but they were rather plain. Mr John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau, re- deemed the class by a good sort of brood mare with a clinking foal by her side got by Langton Duke. It only showed what can be done by the selection of a good sire. Cobs, mares, or geldings not exceeding, fourteen hands, three or four years old, contained several fine animals in a strongly re- presented class; and cob geldings or fillies, two years old, also showed up pretty well, Mr Owen, Hengwrtucha, taking first place easily with a pretty black two year old. There were two entries only in yearling colts or fillies for saddle or harness and here again Mr Owen, Rhosigor, came out well with a fine yearling, having good legs, clean legs, and good neck. Pony mare or geldings over 12 and not exceeding 13 hands were 2 fairly useful, but though strongly represented showed an almost entire absence of quality, which condition can only be remedied by the selection ot better sires. Mountain pony mare or geldings not exceeding twelve hands made a good and use- ful class and contained several good movers. The competition'lay between a pretty grey belonging to Mr Jones, Lion Hotel, Corwen, and a chestnut belonging to Mr Tom Steadman, Dinas, a previous prize taker. The Welsh sheep, as is customary in Merioneth, made a strong and interesting department. The list of exhibitors contained the names of Mr Williams, Fronfair, Harlech Mr Henry Evans, Escuan, Towyn Mr Vaughan, Penisarllan, Bala Mr Richard Mills, Dolgelley Mr Williams, Gwer- clas Mr Rees Evans, Llanbedr and Mr Edward Jarrett, Llandrillo and Mr Thomas Jones, Bryn- melyn, in the farmers' class, and Mr William,, Dolmelynllyn and Mr Greaves, Wern; all of whom payattentiontobreedingand areguarantors ofa good competition. The extra prize cf £ 2 given hy the President for the best ram of any breed suitable for crossing with Welsh ewes for fattening purposes brought out an interesting competition. The entries included a well-bred Shropshire shearling, exhibited by Mr Williamson, Derwen Hall, Corwen, a pure Southdown by Mr Williams, Gwernclas, and a pure bred Shropshire by Mr R. E. Jones, Hafod, Cor- wen. Mr Owen of Hengwrtucha's extra prize of three guineas for the best pen of one ram and two ewes of any other breed except Welsh, age to be considered, also elicited an interesting feature of the show, the exhibits by Mr Williamson, Corwen, Mr Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Towyn, and Mr Jones, Hafod, Corwen, being all good and making a close competition. The "gintlemanwho pays the rint is never well represented in Merionethshire. In that county, probably the gintleman is better repre- sented by "David the Welsh mountain sheep." There were one or two specimens of the large white breed but Mr Slaney Wynne, by his entries of fine Berkshires, showed what can be done in the way of pig culture in the county. There were large entries of butter and poultry, as well as of many other forms of farm produce, and the show on the whole was both successful and interesting. Mr aughan Davies, M.P., Cardiganshire, acted for Mr Frank Lloyd, Wrexham, who was unable to be present. THE LUNCHEON. Mr Romer Williams presided over the luncheon. After the tables had been cleared, the PRESIDENT in proposing the success of the Merionethshire Agricultural Society said he had prepared a lengthy speech on the rainfall, the results of the harvest, the rearing and raising of stock, exporta- tion and importation, machinery, elevators and cream separators, and several other subjects. (Laughter.) But a bucolic friend had asked him to cut his remarks short. He therefore proposed success to the Society. (Applause.) The toast having been honoured, Mr Richards, Caerynwch, proposed the health of the judges, to which Mr Dalton responded. Mr SLANEY WYNNE then proposed the last toast, that of the president, which was well received, and the party separated. The following is the prize lists :— ROOTS. Twelve swedes drawn from a crop of not less than one acre-Class B-1, Harold A Kirby, Llanfendi- gaid, Towyn 2, Robert Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Towyn 3, William Jones, Tyddynmeurig, Towyn. Twelve mangolds drawn from a crop of not less than half an acre. Class B-1 and 2, Robert Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Towyn; 3, Wm Jones, Tyddynmeurig, Towyn; h c, W E Williams, Gwer- clas, Corwen. WELSH CATTLE. Bull, two year old and upwards, age to be con- sidered. Class A—1, R M Greaves, Wern, Port- madoc; 2, W E Oakeley, The Plas, Tanybwlch; he, Lord Harlech, Glyn, Talsarnau. Class B-1, John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau 2, Henry Jones, Cefn- prys, Llanuwcbllyn h c, Hugh Vaughan, Cae'r- bellan. Bull under two years old. Class A-I, R M Greaves 2, Lord Harlech, Glyn, Talsarnau. Class B-1, R Williams, Maesygadfa, Bala 2, John ] Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau h c, Henry Jones, Dolmoch, Tanybwch c, Robert Rowlauds, Panty ceubren, Llanuwchllyn. Cow in milk or calf. Class A-I, William E Oakeley, The Plas, Tanybwlch. Class B-1, Wm 1 Jones, Tynybryn, Towyn 2, R Williams, Maesy- gadfa, Bala h c, John Evans, Llwyn farm, Dol- gelley, and John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau. ] Heifer in milk or calf, unde'r three years old. Class A-I, Lord Harlech, Glyn, Talsarnau. Class B-1, Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn 2, John Roberts, Perfeddnant, Towyn h c, Robt. i Roberts, Rhydygarnedd c, R Williams. Maesy- gadfa, Bala. ( Heifer under two year old. Class A—I, W E Oakeley, The Plas, Tanybwlch 2, R M Greaves, g Wern, Portmadoc. Class B-1, Thomas Jones' Brynmelyn, Corwen 2, Robert Roberts, Rhydy- 1 garnedd, Towyn h c, Robert Rowlands, Panty- I ceubren, Llanuwchllyn c, Thomas Jones, Nanty- ] cyrtiau, Cwmtirmynach, Bala. Two oxen above two and under three year old- I 1 and c, John Roberts, Perfeddnant, Towyla; 2 and i b c, Henry Evans, Escuan Hall. Two oxen under two year old. Class B—1, John 1 Richard Jones, Pentremawr, Dyffryn; 2, Hugh 1 Pugh, Henddol. Friog, Dolgelley; h c, Robert | ( Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Towyn c, John R Owen, Minafon. Bull calf between three and' twelve months old. Class A-I, LOIÙ Harlech, Talsarnau. Class B- I, 2, h c, and c, Harold A Kirkby, Llanfendigaid, Towyn. Heifer calf between three and twelve months old. Class A-I, William E Oakeley, The Plas, Tanybwlch. Class B-1, R Williams, Maesygadfa, Bala; 2, Richard Mills, Abergwynant Farm, Dolgelley; he, John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnuau. CATTLE OF ANY OTHgK BREED. Bull over two years old. Class A-I, Charles Reynolds Williams, Dolmelynllyn. Class B-1, John Willliains, Tynyfron, Corwen 2, J Jones, Caenog, Corwen h c, Anthony Swainson, Plasisa, Corwen. Bull under two years old. Class B-1, Mrs Williams, Hendre, Gwyddelwern, Corwen 2. Ellis Humphrey Ellis, Branas Uchaf, Llandrillo h c, Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen. Cow in milk or calf. Class A-Owen Slaney Wynne, Dol'rhyd, Dolgelley. Cla-s B-1, John Owen, Glanalwen, Corwen 2, William Jones, Tynybryn, Towyn; h c, AllthóLY S Wdinson, Plasisa, Corwen, and Mrs Williams, Hendre, Cor- wen c, John Williams, Tynyfron, Corwen. Heifer under two years old. Class B-1, John Owen, Glcinalwen, Corwen 2, Win Hughe. Bryu nioel, Bala; he, John Williams, Tynyfron, Cor- wen, Bala; c, Mrs Williams, Hendre, do. The second prizetaker was objected to as being over age and the objection was sustained. HORSES. Mare and foal for agricultural purposes. Class A 1, Mrs Jones, Rhydwen, Dolgelley. Class B-1, Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn; 2, R Williams, Bryntirion, Dyffryn r, Wm Jones, Garthmaelan- bach, Dolgelley, and Robert Roberts, Rhydygar- nedd c, M E Pugh, Hcnblas, Llwyngwril. Pair of horses for agricultural purposes. Class A —1 and 2, R Richards, Penlan, Dolgelley. Class B -1, Edward Jarrett, Plasynfaerdre', Corwen r, Edward Jones, Maesgwyn, Corwen, and William Evans, Cerrigllwydion, Bala. Mare or gelding for agricultural purposes, four years and upwards. Class B-1, William Parry, Crynllwyn, Towyn 2, E M Edmunds, Talwrn, Llaubedr r, Dd Humphreys, Ty'rgawen, Towyn. Gilding or filly for agricultural purposes, three years old. Class A-I, C E J Owen, Hengwrtucha, Dolgelley. Class B -1, Cadwaladr Roberts, Ynys- gyffybg, Arthog 2, William Parry, Crynllwyn, Towyn. Gelding or filly for agricultural purposes, two years old. Class B-1, Henry Pjvans, Escuan Hall, Towyn 2, Robert Pugh, Cynfal Farm, Towyn r, Hugh Vaughan, Caerberllan, do; c, D N Kirkby, Gwyddelfynydd, do. Yearling colt or filly for agricultural purposes. Class B-1, Hugh Pugh, Henddol, Friog, Dolgel- ley r, Hugh Gabriel, Waun, Llanegryn, Towyn c, Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, do. Hackney mare or gelding over fourteen hands. Class A-I, Dr Bone, Gothic Hou-e, Towyn 2, R Prys Owen, Aelybryn, Dyffryn c Jno Williams, Gwernhefin. Class B-1, Tom Steadman, Dinas Mawddwy; 2, D Edward Hughes, junr., Llanpgryn Vicarage, Towyn h c, Evan Herber Evans, Dyffryn c, John H Davies, 2, Glasfor-terrace, Barmouth. Cob or hackney mare and foal. Class A—1, Dr John Jones, Caerffynon, Dolgelley. Class B— 1, John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau; 2, D N Kirkby, Gwyddelfynydd, Towyn. Cob, mare, or gelding not exceeding fourteen hands, three or four years old. Class A—1, C E J Owen, Hengwrtucha', Dolgelley. Class B—1, John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau 2, Harold A Kirkby, Llanfendigaid, Towyn. Cob gelding or filly, two years old. Class A—1, C E J Owen, Hengwrtucha', Dolgelly. Class B— 1, Morris Evans, Egryn Abbey, Dyffryn 2, Morris Jones, Uwchlaw'rcoed, Llanbedr h c, John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau. Yearling colt or filly for saddle or haruess. Class A-I, R Prys Owen, Aelybryn Dyffryn. Class B-1, John Owen, Rhosigor, Talsarnau. Pony mare or gelding over twelve and not ex- ceeding thirteen-and-a-half hands. Class A-I, David Meredyth, Llysmeirion, Dolgelley 2, John Williams, Gwernhefin, Bala. Class B-1, Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn 2, Morris Jones, Uchlawrcoed, Llanbedr h c, John Evans, Gwastadfryn, Towyn. Mountain pony mare or gelding not exceeding twelve hands. Class A-I, Mrs Charles Wilkin, Glanmawddach, Dolgelley. Class B-1, D. Jones, Golden Lion Hotel, Corwen 2, Robert Roberts, Forden house, Dolgelley. Mountain pony mare and foal not exceeding twelve hands. Class B-1, Robert Roberts, Forden house, Dolgelley 2, Thomas Price, Coed, Dolgelley. WELSH SHEEP. Mountain sheep ram over two and under three years old. Class A-I, Charles Reynolds Williams, Dolmelynllyn, Dolgelley. Class B-1, W E Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen 2, Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen he, Rees Evans, Llanbedr c, Edward Jarrett, Plasynfaerdre, Corwen, Mountain sheep rim over three and under five years old. Class B-1, Rol)ert kvilliaiiis. Fronfair, Harlech 2, Henry Evans, Escuan Hall. Towyn h c, Richard Mills, Abergwynant Farm. Dolgelley; Yearling ram. Class A-I, R M Greaves, Wern, Pqrtinadoc 2, Charles Reynolds, Dolmelynllyn, Dolgelley. Class B-1 and 2, Robert Williams, Fronfair, Harlech v h c, W E Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen h c, Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen. Ram Iamb Class A-Charles Reynolds Williams, Dolmelynllyn, Dolgelley. Class B—1, Robert Williams, Fronfair, Harlech 2 (equal), Robert Williams, Fronfair, Harlech, and W E Williams, GNyerelag, Corwen h c, W E Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen c, Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen. Pen of four ewes over three years old, which have reared lambs this season. Class A—1, Charles Reynolds Williams, Dolmelynllyn, Dolgelley, Class B-1, W E Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen 2, Henry Evans, 'Escuan Hall, Towyn v h c, Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen h c, Robert Williams, Fronfair, Harlech. Pen of four ewes under three years old which have reared lambs this season. Class B-1 and vhc, W E William. s, Gwerclas, Corwen 2, Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn. Pen of four yearling ewes. Class B-1, W E Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen 2, Rees Evans, Pen- rallt, Llanbedr vhc, Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen h c, Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn. Pen of four ewe lambs. Class A-Charles' Reynolds Williams, Dolmelynllyn, Dolgelley. Class B-1, \V E WTilliams, Gwerclas, Corwen 2, Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen; vhc, Robert Williams, Fronfair, Llanfachreth h c, Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn. ] PIGS. Boar in the yard of any breed. Class A—1, Owen Slaney Wynne, Dol'rhyd, Dolgelley. Class B—Daniel Jones, Cefncoed, Dolgelley. Sow in the yard in milk, or pig of any breed. Class A—1, Owen Slaney Wynne, Dol'rhyd, Dol- gelley. Class B-1, Richard Mills, Abergwynant Farm, Dolgelley 2, William Edwards, Pen- maenucha Farm, Dolgelley. POULTRY. Pen of cock and one hen (Wyandotte). Class B —1, T. Eyton Jones, ironmonger, Corwen 2. Ed. Owen, Garneddwen, Corris r, Rees Evans, Llan- bedr h c, A S Roberts, Glynllifon Hotel, Blaenau Festiniog. Cock and one hen (Leghorn any colour). Class A -1, R Richards, Penlan, Dolgelley. Class B-1, Griffith Jones, smith, Dolgelley 2, Rd. Thomas, Tanyllech Farm, Harlech r, Griffith Thomas, Gwynfryn, Llanbedr h c, A S Roberts, Glynllifon Hotel, Blaenau Festiniog. Cock and one hen (game of any colour). Class B -1 and 2, Griffith Jones, smith, Dolgelley h c, John Williams, stonecutter, South-street,Dolgelley. Cock and one hen (any other distinct breed). Class B--1, T Eyton Jones, ironmonger, Corwen 2, Evan Jones, smith, Carrog 3, Richard Thomas, Tanyllech Farm, Harlech h c, John Williams, stonecutter, South-street, Dolgelley, and Rees Evans, Llanbedr. Drake and one duck (Aylesbury breed). Class B 1, Richard Thomas, Tanyllech Farm, Harlech 2, Griffith Jones, smith, Dolgelley. Drake and duck any other breed. Class B 1, Evan Jones, smith, Carrog, Corwen 2, Griffith Jones, smith, Dolgelley; h c, Richard Thomas, Tanllech Farm, Harlech Evan Evans, Ygrum- gwadneth, Llanfachreth and Edward Owen Garneddwen, Corris, R.S.O. Pen of gander and goose-No entries. Pen of turkey, cock and hen. Class B-2, John Jones, Bwlchygwynt, Llanelltyd. BUTTER. Tub or pot of butter not less than twenty pounds weight. Class A-l, Mrs Jones, Rhydwen, Dol- gelley. Class B-1, Mrs Elizabeth Jones, Tynant CeIyn, Bala; 2, William Jones, Boetheuog, Llanfach- £ ? j J "riffith Price, Corsygarnedd he, H Pugh, lyddynbach, Llanfachreth c, T W Jones, Tyisaf, Llanfachreth. < Three separate pounds of fresh butter by a farmer < paying above 925 rent. Class B-1, Mrs Evans, < Gwanas Farm, Dolgelley 2 and h c, William Jones, Boetheuog, Llanfachreth c, Mrs Elizabeth Jones, Tynant Celyn, Bala. Three separate pounds of fresh butter by a farmer Paying only £ 25 rent and under. Class B—1, 1 Mary Griffiths, Bryneglwys, Llanegryn, Towyn 2 and h c, Evan Evans, Ystumgwaaneth, Llanfach- '• reth. EXTRA PRIZES. By Mr Romer Williams, president. Black bull in the yard—1, R. M. Greaves, Port- ) madoc. Black cow or heifer in calf or milk-I, W. E. Oakeley, The Plas, Tanybwlch. Pair of black oxen under class B, age to be con- < sidered—1, John Jones, Ynyshir, Glandovey. Cart stallion, that has travelled a fair part of Merioneth, season 1899-1, Edward Griffiths, Peny- pare, Bryncrug, Towyn h.c., Morgan Morgans, Felin Fridd, Machynlleth., Hackney stallion, that has travelled a fair part of Merioneth, season 1899-1, J. K. McKerrow, Tre- madoc 2, William Owen, White Lion Hotel, Bala. Welsh ram on the field-I, Robert Williams, Fronfair, Harlech 2, Robert Williams, Fronfair, Harlech and W. E. Williams, [Gwerclas, Corwen, equal. 100; Ram of any bi-,ed, suitable for crossing with Welsh ewes i; r fattening purposes-I, W. E Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen. CHAMPION PRIZE. per Mr E. W'ynn", Williams, M.R.C.V.S.L. Second prize by Mr J. Leigh Taylor, Penmaen- ucha. Shire mare or g(-Idi pa of any age for open com- petition (horses entered for this prize allowed to come in at ten o'clock)-I, The Hon F G Wynn, Glynllifon, Carnarvon 2, William Jones, Llym. gwyn, Chwilog; h c, R Richards, Penlan, Dolgelley c. C E J Owen, Hengwrtucha, Dolgelley. By Mr R. J. Lloyd Price, Rhiwlas. Cart mare, for breeding purposes, having foaled in 1898 or 1899, owned by a farmer in class B, rent not exceeding ;C50-1, R Williams, Bryntirion, Dyffryn, By Mrs Price, Rhiwlas. Sheep shearing-Best and quickest shearing of two lambs and who does not snip-one cut to dis- qualify. competitors to find their own tools and to finish in sixteen minutes—1, Hugh P Hughes, Hendrewallog, Ahergynolwyn 2, John Jones, Garthcell, Boutddu;3, Griffith Evans, Trenifathew, Bryncrug h c, Samuel Williams, Ty'nyceunant, Dolgelley. By Mr W. E. Oakeley, The Plas, Tanybwlch. Heifers in the yard under two years—1, William E Oakeley, The Plas, Tanybwlch. By the Hon. Mrs Oakley, The Plas, Tanybwlch. Specimen of tweed manufactured in the county of Merioneth-1, Jacob Jones, Factory, Tany- grisiau, Blaenau Festiniog. Pair of knitted stockings male in 1S99—1, Ann Jones, 4, Castle street, Penrhyndeudraeth 2, Elizabeth Jones, Soar, Talsarnau. By Mr William Ansell, Corsygedol. Two Welsh bullocks not over two years old, age to be considered. Open to all tenant farmers—1, John Richard Jones, Pentremawr, Dyffryn. By Mrs R. H. Wood, Pantglas, Trawsfynydd, Pen of five mountain bred Welsh ewes not ex- ceeding five years old which have reared lambs in 1899 and have grazed on uncultivated hill land from the 15th May, 1899, to within three weeks of the show day and net having been artificially fed dur- ing the twelve months prior to the show-1, Wm. Edwards, Penmaenucha Farm, Dolgelley; 2, Rd. Mills, Abergwynant Farm, Dolgelley; vhc, Ed. Jarrett, Plasynfaerdre, Corwen he, Chas. Rey- nolds Williams, Dolmelynllyn, Dolgelley. By Mrs Holland, Caerdeon. Sheaf of wheat—1, W. Jones, Tyddynmeurig 2, Ellis P. Jones, Bennar isaf, Dyffryn he, R. Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Towyn. Sheaf of b trley—1 and 2, W. Jcnes, Tyddyn- meurig, Towyn he, R. Roberts, Dysefin, Llanfi- hangel, Towyn. Sheaf of oats-I. Robert Roberts, Dysafin, Llan- fihangel, Towyn 2, Daniel Jones, Cefncoed, Dol- gelley h. c, Thomas Roberts. Rhydydetaid, Bala. By Mr C. E. J. Owen, Hengwrtucha'. Pen of one ram and two ewes of any other breed except Welsh, age to be considered—1, John V. Williamson, Darnen Hall, Corwen; he, R. E. Jones, Hafod, Corwen (Shropshires). By James Carter and Co., the Queen's seedsmen, 97, 237, and 23S, High Holborn, London. Twel,ve roots of swede, any of Carter's prize varieties to be drawn trom a crop of not less than two acres. All to be grown from seeds obtained direct from James Carter and Co. by the exhibitor for his own growing in the spring of 1899. Open to all except seed dealers and seed merchants-I, Harold A. Kirkhy, Llanfendigaid, Towyn. By Mr W. N. Griffith, Penmaen, Dolgelley. Cob mare or gelding over fourteen hands and not exceeding fifteen, under seven years old. Open to Merioneth and adjoining counties-I, T. Steadman, Dinas Mawddwy h c, John Jones, Central Build- ings, Llandudno, and J. S. Griffith, Railway Hotel, Criccieth. By Mr John Corbett, Ynysymaengwyn. (For competition among Ynysymaengwyn tenantry). Mare or gelding, of any age for agricultural pur. poses—1, Henry Evans, Escuan Hall, Towyn. Pair of yearling bullocks of any breed—1, Robt. Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, Towyn.: HHeifer or cow of any breed, in calf or milk-I, enry Evans Escuan Hall, Towyn. Per Mr John Lewis, secretary. Pot or butter not less than 20lbs weight, confined to those using the Company's lime on their land- 1 Will iarn Jones, Bortheuog. By Mr Robert Vaughan, Nannau, Dolgelley. Foal got by his entire horse—1, John Williams, Penycoed, Dolgelley. By Mr C. F. Dunham, Golden Lion Hotel, Dolgdley. Mountain pony stallion under twelve hands—1, John Williams, Gwernhefin, Bala h c, Thomas Jones, Bryumelyn, Corwen. SLATE SPLITTING. (Hollti Llechi). By friends of the quarrymen. Splitting of titteen marketable slates, 20 in. by 10 in. from a block 21 mches thick. Competitors to find their own blocks—1, John G Jones, Fron. galed, Trawsfynydd 2, William Jones, Bodafan- teriace, Fe.-tiuiog 3, Robert Owen Humphreys, Blaenau Fe.-tiuiog. By Mrs Scott, Peniarthucha. To the tenants on the Peniarthucha Estate for the bestjkept natural fences, wire fences, and walls, the best hung and best kept gaLes-I, William Jones, Tynybryn, Towyn; 2, Hugh Vaughan, Caer- bellan, Towyn. The Juuge (Mr Owen Jones, Bryngwyn), said Tynybryn was a very compact farm with twenty- two gates all propei ly k<jpt and hung fences and hedges very neatly kept. The farmer deserved great credit as all fences, gates, wires, etc. were in a very satisfactory order. There were thirty- four gates on Caerbellan, all in pretty good order. Fences and gates well kept with exception of one fence which might be better. Taking all through it -A as a great credit to the farmer. DOGS. By the Society. Collie dog, rough or smooth—1, Solomon Hamer ind Sons, butchers, Llanidloes 2, David Roberts, Ael-y Don, Penmachno 3, John Da-iies, Penlan, Festiniog. Collie bitch, rough or smooth-1, W Pierce- Williams, Forester Charity, Llandulno 2, David Roberts, Ael-y-Don, Penmachno; 3, Edward Jones, 30, College View, Bala; r, Thomas Owen, Lon, Llanuwchllyn, Bala h c, David Williams, Skinners Arms. Machynlleth, and Robert Richard Jones, Penbrvnisaf. Talsarnau. By the Dolgelley friends. Fox terrier dog or bitch, smooth—1, W Pierce- Williams, Forester Charity, Llandudno 2, The Hon Mrs Ward, Old Colwyn 3, E A L Powell. Nanteos, Aberystwyth r, Walter S Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth h c, Miss Ethel M Latimer, Corbett Arms Hotel, Towyn, and E V Rees, King- street, Aberystwyth. Fox terrier dog or bitch, wire-haired— 1, W S Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth 2, E A L Powell, Nanteos, Aberystwyth 3, W Pierce-Williams, Forester Chariuy, Llandudno r, D E Hughes Bowydd-street, Blaenau Festiniog h c, G Bowen,' Machynlleth. Fox terrier, rough or smooth, never having won a first prize—1, W Pierce- Williams, Forester Charity, Llandudno 2 and 3, E A L Powell, Nant. eos, Aberystwyth r, D E Hughes, 19, Bowydd- street, Blaenau Festiniog h c, Miss Ethel M Latimer, Corbett Arms Hotel, Towyn, and E V Rees, King-street, Aberystwyth. Welsh terrier dog—1, W Pierce- Williams, For- ester Charity, Llandudno; 2, Walter S Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth 3 and h c, Peter and Sidney, Gotto, Penhelig, Aberdnvey. Welsh terrier bitch- 1, Walter S Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth; 2, W Pierce- Williams, Forester Charity, Llandudno; 3, Dr John Jones, Caerffynon, Dolgelley r, Garibaldi Roberts, Tyucha, Llanuwchllyn. Welsh terrier, never having won a first prize- 1, Walter S Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth 2, William Jones, 44, High-street, Pwllheli; 3 and h c, Dr Jones, Caerffynon, Dolgelley. Sporting spaniel, dog or bitch, any variety—1/J. Telfner, Rhlwaedng Hall, Bala; 2, E. Evans j-ew- eller, BI. Festiniog; 3, John Williams, Bristol House, Criccieth; h c, C E Munro Edwards, Dol- serau, Dolgelley, and A S Roberts, Glynllifon Hotel, HI. Festiniog. Sporting dog or bitch, any variety, not before mentioned-1. Tom Steadman, Dinas Mawddy 2, D E Griffith, Bank House, Machynlleth 3, Miss K M Bywatar, Gallt-y-foel, Bettws-y-coed; r, Piercy John Pace, Bridgend Hotel, Llangollen; he 2,) William N :Griffith, Penmaen, Dolgelley; h c (2), Dr Bone, Gothic House, Towyn. Any other variety not before mentioned—1, W S Glyn, Brynhir, Criccieth 2, John Williams, Bristol House, Criccieth 3, D E Griffith, Bank House, Bala h c, John Thomas, Talsarnau, Grey. hound c and c, Mrs Furlong, Brynhyfryd, Dol. gelley. Puppy, any variety, under twelve months old on date of entry- 1, W Pierce Williams, Forester Chanty, Llandudno 2, Walter S Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth 3, P J Pace, Bridge End Hotel, Llan. gollen h c, John Williams, Bristol House, Cric- ieth c, Robert R Williams, Gladstone House, Ponygroes. Sweepstakes. Welsh terrier puppy, under twelve months on date of entry—1, Walter S Glynn, Brynhir, Criccieth 2, William Jones, 44, High- street, Pwllheli. JUMPING AND TROTTING. Open jumping for prizes (£12, £ 6, jE3, and £ 1)—. 1, Mrs Blockley, Madeley 2, Arthur W Jones, Gaerwen, Anglesey; 3, John Jones, White Gate Farm, Wrexham. Open trotting for best hackney mare or gelding above 14 hands and not exceeding 15-2-1, Walter Glynn, Criccieth 2, John Jones, Central-buildings, Llandudno 3, Tom Stedman, Dinas Mawddwy. Best cob, mare or gelding, not exceeding 14 hands—1, Walter Glynn; 2, John Jones, Llan. dudno; 3, C R Williams, Dolmelynllyn. Fastest trotting by mare or gelding-I, Mr i Stokes, Rhiw, Bala; 2, Hugh Jones, cattle dealer, Machynlleth.

The south bay at Scarborough has for many days past been infested with small sharks and several specimens up to 5ft in length have been captured. J

MACHYNLLETH. SHEEP DOG TRIALS.—Some interesting sheep dog trials, instituted by the Marchioness (0) of Londonderry, were held on the Park Common on Saturday afternoon. Sixteen competitors entered and the prizes, given by the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry, were awarded as follows :-1, Hugh Hughes, Hendiewallog, Corris 2, John Owen, Tynewydd, Corris 3, Henry Hughes, Lluasty- rhos, Plynlymon 4, John Owen. Tynewydd 5. tenant of Tynycaenant, Corris 6, Henry Owen, Braichgoch Inn, Corris. The judging was under- taken by Lord Henry Vane Tempest, Lord Her- bert Vane-Tempest, Colonel Sir Richard Martin, K.C.M.G., and Mr G. W. Griffiths. A large com- pany witnessed the trials, amongst those present being the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry. Miss Cotterill, Mr and the Hon Mrs William West of Rhiwlas, Mr Sackville Phelps, Newlands, Lady Martin and the Messrs Martin, Mrs a.nd the Misses Warren Trevor. Colonel and Mrs Atkins, and Messrs R. and E. Gillart. The arrangements were admirably carried out under the supervision of Messrs R. Gillart and T Carruthers. SALE OF PONIES.—The Shetland ponies of the Marquis of Londonderry were sold at Staham Har- bour last week. The sale realised a total of £3,904 3s. PERSONAL.—Sergeant-Instructor Hemmings has left Machynlleth to join his regiment, the 2nd Batt. S.W.B., which is under orders for Dublin. During the three years Sergt. Hemmings has been in the town he has made a host of friends who feel his departure keenly. It will be difficult for the volunteers to secure a more affable and withal able instructor.

ABERYSTWYTH. DOWNXE'S BEQUEST.—The monthly meeting of the trustees of Downie's Bequest was held at the Town Hall on Thursday of last week, when there were present Archdeacon Protheroe (chairman), Captain Ooughton, Messrs F. R. Roberts and R. Peake, with Mr E. Evans, clerk. Ten grants were made on the application of lady visitors. ACCIDENT AT PENPARKAU.—On Monday, a horse in a cart on its way to town took fright whilst passing through Penparkau and bolted. A woman with a basket of eggs, who was in the vehicle, was thrown out, all the eggs being smashed, she herself being not, however, in any way injured. The driver managed to rein the horse in and there was no further damage. UNVEILING OF A MEMORIAL.—On Saturday after- noon, September 9th, at the Anfield Cemetery, Liverpool, there was a large muster of the .Liver- pool Welsh community to witness the interesting ceremony of the unveiling of a memorial raised by the Tabernaclc Welsh Congregational Church, Netherfield-road, to the memory of their former pastor, the Rev Dr John Thomas. The Rev Job Miles was one of the speakers. PRESENTATION.—Miss Annie Davies, late secre- tary for the archery, tennis, and croquet clubs, has been made the recipient of a handsome solid silver afternoon teapot, bearing the following inscription: Presented to Miss Annie Davies by a few friends in appreciation of her services as secretary for the archery, tennis, and croquet clubs." Mr Purton, jeweller, North-parade, Aber- ystwyth, supplied the teapot. A YERY PRECIOUS STONE.—The other day a young lady visitor bounced into her apartments after a visit to a local lapidary with the joyful news that she had picked up a very previous stone from the btach. Her friends entered fully into the excitement of the occasion and at last one of them, asked what was the name of the stone. The young lady for the moment had forgotten the name which the local lapidary had given the stone. It is,"she replied, trying tD recall the name, "It is it is Oh, I know. It is what the gates of heaven are made of." She meant jasper. HCSBAVD AND WIFE.—At the Police Station on Friday morning before John Morgan and John Lewis, Esqrs, Elizabeth Wright, 6, Skinner-street, applied for a sepiration order against her husband Henry Wright, labourer.—Applicant said she was unable to live with her husband owing to his drunken habits and persistent cruelty. On Tues- day he threatened to bet her bed on fire and on Wednesday he struck her on the head because she prevented him taking her clothes to sell to buy beer with. He had often threatened to kill her.— J. Barson stated that he saw defendant strike ap- plicant on the head.—A separation order was made, defendant to contribute 7s. a week and pay the costs of the application MARRIAGE.—On Wednesday, September 6th, at Glanadda, Bangor, by the Rev Mostyn Jones, the marriage was solemnized between Mary, the eldest daughter of the late Rev Richard Owen, Aber- ystwyth, the well-known revivalist, and Hugh Owen Rowlands, second son of Mr and Mrs Rowlands, Temperance Hotel, Bangor. The bride. who was dressed in cream, was given away by her mother. The bridesmaids were Misses Dorothy and Lizzie Owen, sisters of the bride. The bride- groom was attended by his two brothers, the Rev John Rowlands, Llidiardau, and Mr O. R. Rowlands. After the eremony, the family and guests were entertained by Mr and Mrs W. J. Owen, Glanadda, after which Mr and Mrs H. O. Rowlands left for Ireland. The following presents were received Mrs Owen, West End Stores, house linen and Cardiganshire q .ilt, etc. Mr and Mrs Row,and-1, Temperance Hotel, dining roiai suite; Mr and Mrs John H jmprreys, Upper Ban;; r, walnut be-iroom suite; Mr and Mrs W..J. Owen, Crown Derby tea service Miss Dora Owen, Aber- ystwyth, hand worked d'oyleys and d.zen silver tea-spoons; Miss Lizzie Owen, silver mounted luncheon cruet; Miss Margaret Owen, newspaper rack; Miss Nell Owen, tab e spoons and hot water jug Master Reggie Owen, lined work basket; Misi Norah Griffiths, hand- worked skirt; Master R. B. Evans, Welsh butter stand Rev John Rowlands, Llidiardau, braes fender, fireirons, and coal scuttle Mr O. R. Row ands, silver tea s rvice Mr W. Row. lands, marble timepiece; Miss Maggie Hughes; Temperance Hotel, pair of salt cellars Mr and Mrs H. R. Wynne, silver preserve dish Miss Wynne, Hil sid House, pair of Japanese ornaments Rev and Mrs Robert Evans, Khassia Hills, Indian tea cover; Mr R. J. Evans, Menai Bridge, cheque; Mr Humphreys, Llanbrynmair, Rochester lamp; Mr and Mrs Robert Hughes, Betnesdi, bamboo flower stand; Mrs Elias, Betnesda, flower vase; Mr* John Thomas, Glanygors, half- dozen siiver:forks Mr and Mrs Jones, Trefor Newydd, half- dozen dessert spoons; Mrs R. J. Davies, Cwrtmawr, Aberystwy .h, silver tea spoons and sugar tongs Miss Icke, Aberystwyth, silver pick!e and sardine forks Mrs Edwards, Penglaise, do, sugar tongs Mr George A. Jones. Blaenau Ffestiniog, teacher's Bible Miss M. E. Williams, Upper Bangor, photograph frame Miss Griffith, Bee Hive, damask serviettes and tablecloth Miss Wil iams, Brithdir, butter cooler; Miss Lydia Evans, Glanadda, fruit dishes; Mrs Whitlock, Glanadda, pair of salt cellars; Mrs T. P. Thomas, Glanadda, ornaments Miss s K. and L. Jones, Penrhyn House, ornament; Mr and 1018 Roberts, 403, Carnarvon-road, small knives,) butter and bread knives, butter cooler, jam, dessert arid tea spoons Mrs Pughe Evans, pair of silk garters; Mr and Mrs W. J. Owen, Kiuiberley House, Queen Anne hot water jug Mr Thomas Tho Y1 as, Coe imiwr, flower vase Mrs and Miss Knibbs, china kett ei; Mr and Mrs Richard Williams, 305, High-street silver mounted oak tray Mrs Charles Panchen, Aberystwyth, afernoon tea clotr, Miss Maggie Jones Williams, do, tea cosy; Mrs Owen and Miss Davies, Carreg Hwfa, writing case Mr Rees Edward Williams, Dublin, silver butter knife, pickle fork, sugar tongs, and preserve spoons in case Mrs James, Mona House, fruit stand Mr friohard, ironmonger, pair of silver salt cellars: Mrs Rober s, L'andegan, cbe, se stand Mrs Edwards, Penglais, Aberystwyth, silver sugar tongs Rev and Mrs T. Mostyn Jones, silver mounted preserve jar Mrs Lewis Griffiths, Aberystwyth, white counterpane; Miss Martha Thomas, Aberystwyth, silk table centre Miss L. Williams, Dinorwic House, Duchess c oth Mrs R be-I s, Glanadda, ornaments; Mr Roberts, Glan dda, family Bib.e; Mr and Mrs Owen, Bodawen, silver mounted preserve dish Mr J. E. Owen, chemist, silver mounted sugar bi,in; MrandMrs Hughes, 14, Clarence-street, tea service; Mi s Cassie Hughes, Holyhead, fancy butter stand Miss Ella Williams, Dinorwic House, afternoon tea cloth Mr and Mrs Bowen, damask table cloth; Miss Williams, Miss Jones, Miss Haynes, Miss Gill, Glanadda chool, silver cake stand Miss Williams, Nant Farm, pair of butter knives in case; Mrs Rees Williams, West End, Japa ese tea tray; Miss Gladys Trefor Williams, Glanadda, hot water jag Mrs Thomas Williams, West End, pair of vases Miss Roberts, Tanyfron; oak tray Miss Hughes, Pendref, p Iacque, Mr aid Mrs Owen Williams, butcher, silver mounted biscuit jar Mrs Ellen Evans, pair china vases Miss Jones, 305, High-str et, tulip shaped vases Mr and Mrs T. J. Hughes, West End, £ spoi:iad ar y Testament Newj dd;" Mrs Owen, Post Office, pair of china ornaments; Mr and Mrs Williams, Ty'n Rordor, crnaments Mrs William Hughes, W st End, fruit plate; Mrs H. O. Rowlands's Sunday school class tea service Mr David Roberts, 409, Carnarvon-road decanter and glasses; Mr J. Jones, builder, Glanadda, silver mounted inkstand; Mr R. Jones, builder, Glanadda, silver-mounted biscuit jar Miss Hughes, Beiea-terrace, jam spoon Miss Larner, cheese stand Mr Owen Hughes, West End, crumb tray and brush Mrs Jones, the Union, china egg stand; Mr Evan Williams, Berea-terrace, brass candlesticks Miss Williams, Temperance Hotel, china ornaments Mrs Williams, 68, West End, half dozen cut gl ss tumblers Mrs Williams, 232, Carnarvon-road- hot water jug Misses M. Williams'and L. Roberts,Temperance Hotel, toast rack Rev Thomas Hughes, Vicarage, L angurig, cheque Mr and Mrs J. Cleaton Hughes, Aberystwyth, silver sugar sitter Misses N. and M. Jones, Glynafon, tray cloth Miss K. A. Roberts, Lisburne-terrace, Aberystwyth, tray cloth; Mr E. R. Ffoulkes, Bangor, preserve spoons" in case; Mrs Thomas, B ynllwyd, ornaments; Mrs Williams, Min- ffordd, ornaments; Miss Watkins, Cambrian-place, Aber- ystwyth, damask tablecloth Rtv and Mrs Roberts Evans, Knassia Hill India, Indian-worked table cover; Hendrewen Wen Dorcas Society, dinner service; Miss Port, Menai Bridge, sifted sugar bowl and stand Miss Cole, Portland-street, Aber- ystwyth, muffineer; Miss Green, Lea Hurst, Aberystwyth, 3cent spray. EXCURSION.—An excursion of about 200 persons from Hereford arrived in the town yesterday (Thursday). CALL.—The Rev W. H. Davies of Penparke, Aberystwyth, has received a call to become the pastor of Pontsaeson. FIRE.-About five o'clock on Tuesday afternoon the bedclothes in a bedroom of Mr Jones's (black- smith) house in Portland-road were found to be oa fire. The flames were quickly put out, but had they been undiscovered a little longer probably the fire brigade would have had to be called in. The cause of the fire is somewhat ot a mystery as there was no fire nor light in the room. No QUORUM AGAIN.—Following an unsuccessful attempt to form a quorum of the Managers of the County School on Friday week, an attempt was made again last Friday, but with the same result Five forms a quorum but only three attended, viz., Mrs Jessy Williams, the Rev Thomas Levi, and Mr J. P. Thomas. Another attempt is to be made to day (Friday), there being important business on hand. ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday night, Captain Hall of Penmaesglas-road, an octogenarian, was crossing the street near Trefechan bridge, when he was knocked down and run over by a jlaay cyclist and seriously injured. Captain Hall, being hard of hearing, did not hear the bell ringing and walked into the bicycle. The cyclist, who was accom- panied by three other ladies, instantly alighted and did all they could to assist him. He was conveyed home and is now under medical attendance.1 A.I.Co's ATTRACTIONS.—On Sunday night a sacred concert was held in the Pier Pavilion. in which the Pier Orchestra and some soloists took part. An instrumental trio by the Brothers Foster (violin, cello, and piano) won considerable applause and the selections of the Orchestra were as usual much appreciated. On the Constitution Hill the Pierrots give sketches and songs and the band plays for dancing, there being good crowds theie every night. Mr Gilbert Rogers continues to attract visitors in large numbers on to the Pier every morn- ing. Next week My Sweetheart" will be per- formed in the Pavilion. RHEIDOL UNITED JUVENILF CIIOIR.—A meeting of the members was held on Monday night, when the eisteddfod balance sheet was submitted, showing a balance of JE9 10s. The money was shared fqually between the juvenihs, the shares being 3:1 6d each. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr R. E. James, solicitor, Cardiff, and Mr E Jenkins, Gwalia, Llan- drindod Wells, for their kindness to the Choir whilst at Cardiff. It is understood that Mr J. Brenig Edwards will continue the conductorship of the Choir, the members declining his request to be allowed to retire. SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of the School Board was held on Tuesday evening wh, n there were present Alderman Peter Jones (chair- man), Mrs Griffiths, Messrs William Thomas, T. B. Hall, R. J. Roberts (clerk), and D. J. Saer (head- master), Miss Nicklin (headmistress), and Mr Lloyd (attendance officer). The Board resolved into com- mittee to consider the re-arrangement of the school sfaff.—It was decided to grant an increase of £10 a year to Miss Samuel, headmistress of the infants' department.-Mr J.IdrisDavies, Llansawel,Llandilo, was appointed ex-pupil teacher at a salary of 950 and it was agreed to increase the salary of C. F. Ball of the boys' depart neat to £ 50.—Mr Lewis, manager of the National Provincial Bank, was appointed treasurer in the place of Mr J. D. Perrott resigned.—It was agreed to vote E4 for additional busts for the use of the Art Master. ACCIDENT ON THE CASTLE.—A somewhat severe accident happened to a young lady visitor on the Castle on Sunday night about nine o'clock. It was dark, and somewhere near the centre tower, in following one of the various paths on the spot; she took one step in the wrong direction and fell over the precipitous side of a bank, a dis- tance of about ten or twelve feet, Another young lady passing by heard the fall and went to her assistance, finding that she had received a severe injury to the thigh. A companion of the unfortunate young lady then arrived and sent for a doctor and one of Mr Dd. Phillips's traps was hired to take her to her lodgings. She is stated to be progressing satisfactorily, being under the care of, Dr Beddoes. The young lady has sustained a fracture of the thigh bone. FoOTBALL.-The first fixture ot Aberystwyth in connection with the Combination League will be played by them at home next Saturday, when they will have for their opponents the Druids, the holders of the Welsh Cup. The defeat of the team last Saturday by Newtown has resulted in a re- arrangement, which promises to turn out most satisfactory. Bill Davies, who formerly played full back, will be the goalkeeper, and his previous displays in the capacity of custodian promise that he will follow in the foot- steps of the excellent goalkeepers which the town team has had in past years. Bennett will also figure amongst the forwards in company with J. Evans, and G. Evans will play at half-back. The failure of Aberystwyth last Saturday was due to lack of cohesion on the part of the forwards and defective goalkeeping. The players also showed that they were badly in need of practice. They have practised bard this week, there is a change, in all protability a satisfactory change, in the goal- keeper, and the forwards consist of players who understand each other's play. It can be reasonably assumed on Saturday the team will show a little of the combination which made Aberystwyth famous three or four years ago, The team is composed of the following Goal, W. Ll. Davies backs, W. R. Joms and Charlie Parry halves, W. Jones, J. H. Edwards (captain) and G. Evans forwards, T. Jenkins, G. Barson, A. Green, J. Evans, Bennett.