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Earl Cawdor and Lord Dynevor voted on Monday against the optional ballot. Mr J. C. Fowler has been appointed Stipendiary Magistrate for Swansea. The sale of the Rhydygorse estate originally fixed for the 28th inst., is postponed until, the 10th day of August next b.eg t.o refer tntend- CARMARTHEN DOG SHOW.- We beg to refer intend- ing exhibitors at the forthcoming show to an advertise- ment in another column, and to remind them that the entries close on the 20th inst. CRICKET. Carmarthen v. Llandovery. A match between these clubs was played yesterday on the ground of the latter. The match was decided by one innings, Llandovery winning by five. The score was, Carmar- then, 42, Llandovery, 47. The bowling of Mr James (on the Carmarthen side), was very destructive, he having taken nine wickets as his share. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL Suow.-The Exhibition com- menced on Monday, for the trial of implements, over which the whole week had been spent. The show of stock will be opened on Monday, and remain open for several days. There is a large show of implements, and it is expected that the show of stock will also be large. Excursion trains are arranged for the convenience of visitors, a considerable number of whom are likely to go to Cardiff, from every part of South Wales. PRIORY STREET FAIR.—This fair was held on Wednesday, and largely attended by dealers. There was a good supply of cattle, for which the demand was brisk, and prices ruled high. Yearling heifers fetched from £ 8 to £10 each two-year-olds from L12 to L14. There were a few fat beasts which sold freely at from Y,15 to 120. The supply of horses was small Good work- ing horses realized from £35 to Y,45, and inferior kinds 415 to £20. CARMARTHENSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. These sessions were held at Llandilo, on Friday last, before J. Johnes, Esq., Doliucothy, Sir John Mansel, Bart,, W. Peel, Esq., Taliaris, and J. Lewis Thomas, Esq., Caeglas. There were three prisoners for trial. David Thomas, 63, farmer, was charged with stealing a ram at L)and)bio, the property of Morgan Jones, on the 6th June last. Verdict," Not guilty." Mr Powell prosecuted, instructed by Mr Protberoe Lewis; and Mr Lascelles defended, instructed by Mr Lewis Bishop.— Mary Jenkins, 21, described as a servant, was charged with stealing one petticoat, on the 29th June last, the property of Daniel Booth, of Brynamman, Llandilo. She was also charged with stealing one stays and one petticoat, the property of Minah Booth, Brynamman. Verdict, Not guilty" in both cases. Mr Lascelles pro- secuted, instructed by Mr Nathaniel Davies; and Mr Powell defended, instructed by Mr Lewis Bishop. John Roberts, 24, farm labourer, was charged with stealing a bay mare, the property of Mr R. Bodycoinbe, Llin. arthney, April 11th, 1872. Mr Wilson prosecuted, instructed by Mr T. Davies, Carmarthen and Mr Powell defended, instructed by Mr Lewis Bishop. The jury found the jury found the prisoner guilty, and he was sentenced to six calendar months' imprisonment with hard labour. I (" LLANELLY. WESLEYAN OUNDAY SCHOOLS.—On Sunday last, the Rev N. Henyslack preached the annivarsary sermons in connection with the Sunday Schools. The services were held in the morning and evening, and collections were made in aid of the school funds. CRICKET. On Thursday, the 4th inst., a match was played between the Swansea second eleven and the Llanelly second eleven, which resulted in favor of the former. On Tuesday, during the half-holiday, a match was played between the assistants and apprentices of the various shops in the town. The first eleven were victorious over the other eleven who term themselves the Wanderers," by 18 runs. A COLLIERS' UNIOx.-On Wednesday evening last a meeting of the colliers of this town and nighbourhood was held at Felinfoel, to take into consideration the wages and labour question, and to form a union amongst themselves. The meeting was addressed by a delegate from the Miners' Association of Glamorgan- shire, and by several others. Another meeting will be held shortly. THE SOUTH WALES CHOIR IN LONDON.—The visit of the above choir, as is now well known, was a great suc- cess, and there was great rejoicing when the news arrived here that the great challenge prize of £ 1000 was awarded to them. The Llanelly branch consisted of about 30 who returned here safely on Monday evening last. A large number of relatives and friends accom- panied them from here to be witnesses of their glorious achievement and the grand reception given them in London. Sir John Stepney, who is at present in London, with Lady Stepney, entertained them most hospitably. On Thursday, the day they won the prize, they were invited to their residence, Hyde Park Corner, where a sumptuous luncheon was provided for them. Mr Sartoris was also present with Sir John and Lady Stepney. After luncheon Sir John addressed them and congratulated them on their success and complimented them very highly. The choir sang a variety of pieces of music much to the delight of 0 all. Three cheers were given for Sir John and Lady Stepney amidst the utmost enthusiasm. We must not omit to mention that the success of the choir is due in a great measure to the splendid manner in which their leader, Mr Griffith Jones (Caradog), conducted them. The confidence with which he inspired them, and his tact and energy in gathering around him such a large collection of good and well-balanced voices, could not fail to lead them to victory. INQUESTS —Last week an inquest was held before J. Rowlands, Esq., on the body of David Thomas, son of John Thomas, Dolau, New Dock, who was accidentally run over by a coal train on the 26th ult., at the New Dock. A verdict of Accidental death" was returned. On Tuesday another inquest was held on the body of John Thomas, a collier, who was killed by the fall of a stone whilst at work in the Old Castle Colliery on Monday last. A verdict of Accidental death" was returned. HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS.—The monthly meeting of this board was held at the harbour office on Friday, when the following members were pres-int Messrs. O. W. Nevill (chairman), D. A. Onslow, H. J. Howell, J. W. Buokley, R. Maclaran, W. McKeirnon, S. Bevan, D. ftees, J. B. Phillips, and S. Samuel. -The minutes of the last meeting having been read and verified, the harbour master read his monthly report, which was as follows Gentlemen, The weather having been favourable for painting lately, I have succeeded in get- ting both Whitford and Breakwater lighthouses thoroughly painted inside and outside, and also tarred up to water line. The lighthouses and buoys are now in good order, and will therefore bear inspection. The damage done to the Carmarthenshire Dock Slip has been repaired, and we have had the dock quite full of ships lately, discharging iron for the Old Castle Tin Works, and loading coals by Captain Rees, who, I am told, has shipped and despatched about 25 vessels the last three months from the Carmarthenshire Dock, all of which were shipped from carts. Mr Daniel Davies, Tyissa, has entered into and signed an agreement to discharge ballast as per order of the commissioners at the last meeting. The plans and specifications relating to the new extension of the breakwater were received, and I have had several contractors at my office during the last week perusing them. The expenses for the months ending 30th June, 1872, were as follow Dock, X5 Is 4d; harbour, jE9 8s buoyage, X4 16s lights, Xio 9s lOd making a total of JE29 15s 2d."—The minutes of the committee on accounts of this date were read and confirmed, authorizing a proposal to appropriate zC28,000 of the docks grant to improve the breakwater, and to pay off all mortgages.—The following cheques were ordered and signed Collector's quarter's salary ending 30th June, £ 41 10s lOd pilotage, June 10th, £ 50; June 17th, £ 60; June 24th, t60 June 31st, Y,60 Village Hospital, E2 2s.-The monthly book of accounts was laid on the table. The balance due to treasurer appeared to be JE932 2s.- This was all the business. LOCAL ROARD OF HEALTH.—The monthly meeting of this board was held in the Town-hall on Saturday. The members present were Mr H. J. Howell (chairman), Mr C. W. Nevill, Mr R. Harries, Mr S. Samuel, Mr J. Randall, Mr D. Morris, Mr J. Bevan, and Mr D. Evans. At a meeting of the sanitary committee held the same day, it was recommended that the surveyor be authorised to purchase three pairs of boots for the drain and sewer men—obtaining tenders for them first that the formation of a sewer for High-street and Glanmor- terrace be deferred until the drainage of the Swansea road and St. Paul's-town is completed that the haulers removing ashes from the Ironworks and Foundry be arranged with to deposit ashes in Marble Hall-road, towards forming such road and that the Surveyor take measures to have the house drainage of the district near Capel Newydd connected with the sewers now complete, and that the owners and occupiers who may not wish to erect water-closets be required to fill up all cesspools on their premises, and to provide pails, in accordance with the regulation of the Board. The Treasurer's account showed a balance of £ 2,421 16s 7d, to the debit of the general account, and a balance of £ 468 18a 2d to the credit of the estate account. Mr Rosser not being present, the con- sideration of his motion with regard to the appointment of a medical officer, was adjourned to the next meeting of the Board. The Clerk was directed to complete the purchase of Messrs. Henry Thomas and Henry C. Thomas's interests in the Felinfoel Mill. These interests amounted to £ 518 13s 4d. At the last meeting of the Board the gas agreement was submitted to the Clerk and Surveyor for consideration. The Clerk submitted various amendments, which Le recommended to the Board to accept. These amendments were adopted by the Board. and the Clerk was directed to submit them to the gas committee. A petition was read from the scaven- gers, asking for the nine hours' system, or a further advance of wages in lieu of it, and a letter was read from the Market Inspector, for an assistant on Thurs- days to take charge of the machines, and the assistance of one of the Board men on Saturdays during the vege- table season. Both matters were referred to the Surveyor. -Mr Randell called attention to the fact that great quantities of goods are sold at the Dock on market days by parties who do not pay the market tolls. He was sure if those parties were made to pay the tolls, the market revenue would be materially increased. This was also referred to the Surveyor. A petition was read from the butchers and others carrying on business in the market, counter to that which was presented to the Board by the Tradesmen's Association a few weeks ago. The petitioners could not see why the market, which was only open two days a week, should be shut at nine in the winter, and ten in the summer, while the trades- men kept their shops open till eleven.—Mr Evans said the proper course of the petitioners would be to apply to the tradesmen to shut their shops at the same hour.- It was resolved that tenders be invited for the supply of clothes to the hall-keeper, market-inspector, and sanitary inspector. DAFEN. A TREAT TO THE CHURCH CHOIR.—Through the great kindness of E. N. Phillips, Esq., of Aelybryn, Llanelly, the members of the above choir, numbering about 40, had a most delightful trip to Manorbier, on Tuesday, the 2nd inst. The choir arrived there by the 11 o'clock train, and proceeded direct to the church, where they sang an anthem and a few hymns. A considerable number of the inhabitants were present, who seemed to enjoy the singing well. After having looked at the most interesting features of that ancient and curious church the choir marched out singing Hark, hark, my soul" as a recessional, and proceeded to the residence of Mr Phillips, on the green in front of which dinner was laid for the choir. After dinner, the castle was visited, and its ancient ruins resounded with the sound of song and the sweet strains of harmony. Mr and Mrs Phillips, accompanied by several ladies and gentlemen, were present and listened with evident pleasure to the singing of the choir. Having sung several songs and glees the young people rambled for an hour or two along the beach and then returned to the residence of Mr Phillips, where tea was provided for them. Before leaving, the Rev W. C. Davies tendered the warmest thanks to Mr and Mra Phillips for their kindness to himself and choir in giving them such a day of unmixed pleasure. All who take an interest in the welfare of the Church at Dafen are greatly indebted to Mr Phillips for his uniform kindness, for the great encouragement he gives to the choir, and for the invaluable help he gives to the clergyman. Many such devoted, liberal, and earnest laymen would be an incalculable blessing to the Church. LLANDILO. RENT AUDIT.—The tenants of the Dynevor estate paid their rents at Llandilo on Monday and Tuesday last, after which the tenants partook of a substantial repast at the King's Head Inn, provided by host Mr W. Jones in his usual liberal style, to which ample justice was done. POLICE COURT.—On Monday last, Mary Rees, Peny- bank, Llanddre, charged William Rees, her son, with threatening to kill her. Defendant, who appeared to lie "non compos mentis," was bound to keep the peace, on failing to obtain sureties was sent to Carmar- then goal for 6 months. SOUTH WALES CHORAL UNION.—The receipt of the news that the Welsh choir had been successful in winning the Y,1,000 trophy at the Crystal Palace on Thursday last, caused quite a stir here, crowds of the friends of song paraded our streets, chanting verses of My mother's sweet home is in Wales" and other Welsh melodies, and the inhabitants generally appeared to be charmed with the great tidings. The church bells rang forth merry peals in honour of the event. THE ACADEMY —The half-yearly examination of the above school was held a few days ago the examiners appointed were the Revs. W. C. Thomas, 1st B.A. of Spring Hill College, and D. Rowlands, B.A., of Car. marthen (the successful candidate to the chair at Brecon College). The pupils were examined in Greek, Latin, English and Scripture Histories, Euclid, Algebra, Mensuration, Arithmetic and English Grammar. A part of the examination was conduct publicly, when a fair sprinkling of the gentry and elite of the town and neighbourhood were in attendance, and seemed much interested in the way that the various pupils acquitted themselves, which we consider far above the average on such occa- sions and it was gratifying to learn from the reports of the examiners that much credit was due to the indefatigable master, Mr Jeremy, for the assiduousness and perseverance which was plainly perceived in the expertness and precision with which the many questions in the various departments of literature were answered by the pupils. The examiners' reports. Dear Sir,—I feel very great pleasure iu sending you a report of my examination of your pupils on the 23th and 25th inst., for what I have to say is very favourable, both to masters and pupils alike. I was greatly pleased with the accuraov of the answers in Greek, Latin, English Grammar, Geography, Scripture History, and Arith- metic. The subject done in the least satisfactory manner was English History, but from the answers of two even in that subject it is sufficiently evident that the teaching in it is extensive and thorough.- June 26th, 1872. W. C. Thomas, 1st B.A., London." I examined the above school on Monday, June 26th, in the following subjects, viz. :—Latin Grammar, Caesar's Commentaries, Xenophon's Anabasis, Euclid, Algebra, Arithmetic, and Geography. I was much pleased with the thoroughness with which the work of the school seems to be done. The answers given to somewhat difficult questions in the said subjects were prompt, accurate, and comprehensive, and did great credit both to the pupils and the master. D. ROWLANDS, B.A., London." PETTY SESSIONS.- These sessions were held on Satnr- day last, before the Rev. D H T. G. Williams, and H. Peel, Esq.—John Jones, foundryman, of Cross Inn, Llandebie, and William Rosser, jun., of the foundry, Cross Inn, Llandebie, were charged by the Llanelly Railway Company, with stealing eleven bottles of gingerade from a truck on the Llanelly Railway near the Cross Inn station, on the 26th June last, consigned to Mrs Hannah Jones, Telegraph Inn, Cross Inn. The first witness called was the station-master at Cross Inn, who proved that his attention was called by the porter of the station to a box in a truck which had arrived at the station. He found on examing the box that the card had been cut, which was tied round the box, and on examining the contents found an invoice showing that it should have contained six dozen and one, and then gave information to the police. John Hughes, another witness (who in fact was with the two prisoners when they took away the bottles from the box in the truck, but against whom no evidence was offered owing to his volunteering to give evidence against the pri- soners) proved seeing John Jones and Rosser, the pri- soners, taking away the gingerade. The prisoners, who were ably defended by Mr Lewis Bishop, Llandilo, were committed for trial at the next assizes to be held at Carmarthen, and were admitted to bail. Mr J Prothero Lewis, Llandilo, appeared for the prosecution.—David Thomas, inspector of the Llanelly Railway, charged David Williams, of Llandebie, and David Bowen, of the same place, with leaving train whilst in motion. The evidence being very slight, the Bench dismissed the case. The same complainant charged David Thomas, Llwynwenol, Llansawel, with attempting to enter train at Llandilo Station when in motion. This case was adjourned for a fortnight. P.C. Rees Thomas, Cross Inn, charged David Roberts, of Garregamanissa, with drunkenness fined 5s and costs. -P.C, William Davies, Cross Inn, charged William Griffiths, of Maesyquarre, Bettws, with a similar offence, fined 5s and costs.-P.C. Rees Thomas charged David Harries, of Cross Inn, collier, wilh a similar offence fined 5s and costs.-The same complainant charged Thomas Davies, of the parish of Llandebie, with drunkenness, fined 5s and costs.-P.S. John Crowe charged David Davies, labourer, with drunken- ness. Complainant deposed On the night of the 2nd instant, I saw defendant who was then drunk and disorderly fined 5s and costs.—Mft Superintendent Philipps charged Henry Richards, Craigymoch, Llan- gadock, with allowing two of his horses to stray on the highway. Complainant deposed On Wednesday, the the 26th June last, I saw two horses, the property of the defendant straying on the turnpike road, in this parish, one of the horses was fettered. Defendant was fined Is and costs. Mr Superia- tendent Philipps charged D. Evans, of Closglass, Llandilo, with removing cattle contrary to the order of local authority. Fined 9s including costs. The same complainant charged Margaret Thomas, Car- marthen, with illtreating an ass. Complainant deposed On Saturday the 22nd June last, I saw an ass harnessed, and about to be put in a trap. Seeing defendant close to it I asked her if it belonged to her, she said it did. The donkey was in a most wretched condition, there were sores upon it from the tail to the shoulder right along the back bone, and large sores on the sides under the saddle, and each side of the shoulder under the collar, which unfitted the donkey to be put in harness. Defendant said she bad brought it from Carmarthen in that state. Defendant was fined 10s and costs.- Arthur Leeder, of Duffryn, charged George Bartlett, Penybank, Llandebre, with cruelty to a setter bitch, by setting other dogs to attack it on Sunday, the 16th of June last. Defendant was fined 30s including costa.- Mr Superintendent Philipps charged Morgan Thomas, Pwll, Llangathen, with allowing a horse to stray on the highway. Fined 10s including cost. David Thomas, Inspector on the Llanelly Riilway, charged Thomas Hopkins, of Garnant, with leaving train when in motion. This case was dismissed. NARBERTH. SHORTHAND.—Mr Jason Moyler, of this town, de. livered a very interesting lecture on Mr Pitman's system of phonography or shorthand at the British Schoolroom on Thursday evening. The lecturer, aided by several diagrams on the black board, conveyed to his auditory the simplicity of the system he advocated and the easinesss with which it could be mastered if a little perseverance were given. The Rev E. Griffiths, of Molleston, occupied the chair. CONSECRATION AT MISWEAR.—On Tuesday last, the Lord Bishop of St. David's consecrated the new burying ground belonging to Minwear church, an edifice which has lately been restored. The Bishop preached a power- ful sermon, and the collection made on behalf of the Haverfordwest infirmary was liberally responded to. There was a very large attendance of laity and clergy, amongst the latter we observed, The Venerable Archdeacon Clarke, Robeston Rev R. Lewis, Lam- peter; Rev W. D. Phillips, Crunwear; Rev D. T. H. Fhillips, Lawrenny, Rev H. C. D. Chandler, Narberth Rev Mr Evans, Minwear; Rev H. Davies, Yerbeston, &c.. &c. HAVERFORDWEST. THE AGRICULTURAL SHow. -The time for holding the exhibition has been altered from the 13th of September to the 20th, so as not to interfere with the Llanboidy Show which takes place on the 13th of September. SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION. -On Tuesday and Wednesday last the Midsummer Meeting of this association was held at Carew Newton. Among other resolutions adopted was the following- That this association expresses its concurrence in the principles enunciated by the recent Nonconformist Conference at Manchester in regard to national educa- tion viz., The the payment of public money to denominational schools is incompatible with religious equality, and prevents the existence of a really national system, and that the State should make provision for secular instuction only, and leave religious education to be imparted by means of voluntary effort. That this Association trusts that Nonconformists will everywhere firmly act upon these principles at future Parliamentary elections as the effectual mode of securing their adoption by the Legislature." NEW MILFORD. A MONTHLY CATTLE MARKET.—A Castlemartin farmer has written to us soliciting our attention to the advan- tages to be derived in an agricultural point of view, from the establishment of a monthly cattle market at Neyland, and more especially. during the summer months. The locality is now a large and populous one, and the distance is, he considers too great for the Haverfordwest fairs. There is now abundance of grass in the country, and we have no doubt that a monthly market at Neyland would be well attended by both buyers and sellers. We have great pleasure in venti- lating the subject, and shall be glad to hear the opinion of those more immediately concerned in the projected fairs. Telegraph. TIPPERARY Boys.-A singular case came before the Roose Court of Petty Sessions on Saturday last, before E. Davies, Esq., and Thomas Skone, Esq. James Dermody and James Ker, natives of Tipperary, agreed to cross the Channel together in the Great Western steamboat, commanded by Capt. Pearn. Before leaving the Emerald Isle they had evidently taken a long draught of the dear craytur," to obviate if possible the unpleasant sensations of sea sickness. Be this as it may, just before arriving at Milford Haven James Dermody discovered that he bad been robbed of four Irish £1 notes, three sovereigns and a half-sovereign, and some small silver. Having charged his companion with the crime, a policeman was sent for, and in the pockets of the accused was found an amount of money and notes exactly corresponding with the sum lost by the prosecutor. On being examined before the magistrates on Saturday, prosecutor was evidently still under the influence of drink, and entertained but very hazy notions of the whole affair. At the close of his examination he admitted that he intended giving his money into the custody of his companion, but was too drunk" to recollect whether he had done so or not. This admission, of course, put an end to the charge, and the case was at once dismissed, the Bench expressing their regret at not being enabled to call on the prose- cutor to pay the expenses of the inquiry. PEMBROKE. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Saturday, before L. Mathias, Esq., Capt. H. Leach, and Dr. A. j. Morrison. The only case for hearing was that of Mr Benjamin Smith, Bubbleton Farm, near Tenby, who charged John Smith with deserting his service on the 22ad ult.-Ordered to return and pay costs, 7s 10d. THE LATE MR LEWIS OF ELM HousE.-In the Pro- bate Court, before Lord Penzance, the cause of Lewis and Lewis v. James and James was heard. The way in which the cause came befor the court was rather a technical one, but divested of its technicalities the facts were these. The deceased, David Lewis, late of Elm House, Pembroke, died in November, 1871, without parents, and a batchelor, leaving the parties to the suit as next of kin. A person was appointed administra- tor by the majority of interests, and the defendants now asked to be joined in the administration, and that security should be given, and the sureties justified.

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