The Welshman

MARK LANE MARKET, MONDAY. There was another heavy arrival of foreign wheat last week, with fair quantities of oats and maize. English wheat, 5,815 qrs foreign, 75,762 qrs. Exports, 26 qrs. The show of samples this morning from the near counties was moderate condition still mostly poor. Those in good order went off slowly, at rather less money. The remainder were neglected, and decidedly cheaper. The foreign trade remained very dull, and to make sales it was necessary to accept Is per qr less. Country flour, 12,450 sacks foreign, 3,592 sacks 6,982 barrels. Country sorts, unless made of old wheat, were very difficult to place, at rather less money. Foreign found but a retail inquiry for the best samples, on scarcely former terms. British barley, 7,029 qrs. foreign, 12,265 qrs. In malting sorts none but the finest were a ready sale, secondary qualities being of irregular value and cheaper; good grinding went off quietly at former rates. The malt trade was generally Is lower. Maize, 17,698 qrs. This grain was dull, at 6d reduction. English oats, 2,722 qrs; 186 qrs Scotch; 300 qrs Irish, Exports 200 qrs. Though the improved supplies from abroad were not enough to cause a pressure on the market, business could only be done by accepting 6d per qr less money for old oats, and Is for new. English beans, 948 qrs foreign 9,532 qrs. The trade was slow, but prices were unaltered. English peas, 1,127 qrs; foreign 2,732 qrs. Without much inquiry, prices were unchanged. Linseed, 5,061 qrs. Exports, 266 qrs. The inquiry was moderate, but prices were firm. In cloverseed rather more has been doing, with improved prices paid for fine foreign. In foreign spring tares but little was passing. CURRENT PRICES OF BRITISH GRAIN AND FLOUR IN MARK-LANE. Shillings per C; Wheat-Essex and Kent, White old 48 to 55 Ditto, new .13-52 Ditto, red, 47 50 Ditto, new 42-47 Norfolk, Lincoln- shire, and York- shire, red 50-00 Ditto, new 41-47 Barley 38-42 Chevalier 40—45 Grinding 00-00 Distilling 00-00 Malt (pale) Es- sex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, 69 71 Kingston, Ware, and town-made .00 00 Brown 54-58 E-ve 42-44 ar. Shillings per Qr Oats-English feed 25 to 26 Oats-Potato 00-00 Scotch feed 00-00 Irish feed, white 22-00 Ditto, fine 00 — 00 Ditto, black 21-00 Potato 00-00 Beans-Mazagan 46 4,7 Ticks 45 46 Harrow 48-54 Pigeon 55 — 60 Peas—White boilersj,2 43 Maple. 45 46 Gray, new 40 — 42 Flour, per sack of 280 lbs., Town households 43 47 Country, 37-40 Norfolk and Suf- folk, 30 34, THE COUNTRY MARKETS. BERWICK, 13th.—Wheat continues fn short supply, and prices were unaltered. The finest kinds of barley were more easily obtained, while inferior descriptions were almost unsaleable. Oats and manufactured grain were unchanged in value. Red wheat sold from 48s to 52s; white wheat, 50s to 57s grinding barley, 33s to 36s; malting barley, 37s to 43s 6d; and oats, 28s to 35s per qr. CHESTER, 13th.—The market to-day was very scantily supplied with wheat, the value of which is nominally unchanged, 7s to 7s 4d being given for good red qualities. Oats must be quoted at last week's rates. DUNDEE, 12th.-The market was quieter to-day, and prices generally had a downward tendency. Good samples of seed wheat were scarce, but there was a fair supply of other kinds of grain. To-day's prices were :—Wheat (per qr of 621b per bushel). 41s to 45s; barley (per qr-of 541b per bushel), 31s to 33s oats (per qr of 401b per bushel), 26s 6d to 28s 6d. ESSEX, 13th.—The Essex markets have been rather tending downwards during the week. Yesterday at Chelmsford late rates, for wheat was barely maintained, while barley met a slow sale at a reduction of Is to 2s per qr., except for fine samples. White wheat, 48s to 52s red ditto, 44s to 48s grinding barley, 34s to 38s; malting ditto 38s to 44s oats, 26s to 30s. At Braintree the supply of wheat was moderate, and trade was dull, only dry samples making late rates. The best barleys sold fairly, but inferior sorts were Is to 2s per qr. lower. EXETER, 13th.-Good attendance. Plenty of samples on offer, but none first rate. Prices slightly in favour of buyers. White wheat, 5s 9d to 6s; red, 5s 6d to 5s 9d; barley-malting, 5s to 5s 3d; grinding, 3s 9d to 4s. Oats, 3s 9d. GLOCESTER, 13th.-A moderate supply of wheat, and prices were about the same as last week. Foreign slightly lower. Barley and oats firm. At neighbouring markets during the week English and foreign wheat did not im- prove in value or demand. Quotations may be taken at about the same as last week. Average :—Wheat, 48s lid barley 35s. KENT,13th.-In consequence of the unfavourable weather our markets during the week have been but thinly supplied with grain of all descriptions. The samples of wheat on offer have for the most part been indifferent in quality and dull of sale. Good parcels scarce, and inquired after at a somewhat improved rate. Closing prices at Canterbury on Saturday :—White wheat, 50s to 56s; red ditto, 46s to 52s barley, 36s to 46s; oats-white, 25s to 30s ditto, black, 21s to 25s. LIVERPOOL, 13th.-The market has been very dull to-day, and business is of a limited extent. Wheat, retail sales at yesterday's easier prices. Flour dull. Oats and barley dull and unchanged. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, 13th.—A moderate show of wheat from the growers and the coast, but fair from abroad. Fresh-thrashed samples were taken off early at the ex- treme rates of this day week. Litte was done from the merchants' stands. NORTHAMPTON, 13th.-A fair attendance; show of wheat moderate. The trade ruled very dull, but sellers refused to accept lower terms, and last Saturday's prices were generally maintained. Barley a fair show, and sold at last week's quotations. No alteration in oats. Old red wheat, 50s to 57s new red wheat, 43s to 48s; white wheat, 53s to 62s barley, 36s to 43s; oats, 25s to 41s. NORWICH, 13th.—Only a limited supply of wheat, and with great dullness in the trade, prices receded fully Is per qr. The supply of barley is now very large, and being in excess of the demand, prices ruled rather easier for the best malting qualities, and may be quoted Is per qr. lower for secondary and grinding sorts. White wheat, 48s to 52s red ditto, 46s to 48s; best malting barley, 38s to 40s runs ditto, 36s to 38s distilling ditto, 30s to 32s per qr. Averages-wheat, 2,164 qrs., 47s 6d barley, 8,643 qrs., 38s. PETERBOROUGH, 13th.-About an average supply of wheat. Prices are about Is per qr lower, though it is not very easy to get finest samples at the reduction. Barley also is Is cheaper, with fair supply. Oats as dear. Current prices :—Wheat, white, new, 46s to 52s old, 56s to 60s per qr of 5041b; red, new, 42s to 46s; old, 48s to 52s barley, new, 32s to 42s oats, new, 24s to 28s: old, 32s to 50s. READING, 13th.-A good show of wheat, but millers were slow buyers, and it was difficult to quit the best parcels unless at slightly favourable terms to buyers. Middling and damp parcels fully 2s per qr lower. Best old parcels, 55s to 58s, but some seed parcels were 60s. Best new, 46s to 49s and other parcels, 43s to 45s, the condi- tion being bad. The demand for malting barley was good, and best lots were cleared off at 45s to 48s, but grinding was from 32s to 34s. In oats there was firmness-best old Polands, 28s to 36s new, 26s to 30s Waterloo, 24s to 28s and Tartary, 21s to 25s. SOUTHAMPTON, 12th.-Our market to-day was very thinly attended. Wheat and barley of fine quality keep their values, while other descriptions are Is to 2s per qr cheaper. Wheat, 46s to 52s for new, and to 58s for old barley, 36s to 40s; extra, 44s; oats steady at late rates. SOUTH WALES, 13th.—The tendency throughout this district has continued downward, though a very small supply of all grains has been brought to the markets. Wheat, home-grown, barely reaches last week's prices. Malting barley, best qualities, are quite as dear as last week, and grinding qualities in good demand at late rates. Oats without material change. WORCESTER, 13th.-A limited attendance. Fully last week's rates were asked for all kinds of grain, bnt not much business was done. English white wheat, 18s to 19s per bag for new, and 18s to 20s for old. Malting barley in demand, and rather dearer. Oats, 4s 6d to 5s per 391b, and 4s to 4s 6d for Irish. Last official average of wheat at Worcester, £ 2 9s 2d per qr. At Kidderminster, on Thurs- day, wheat was in demand and unaltered in value.

I PROVISION MARKET. I The arrivals last week from Ireland were 847 firkins  butter and 3,569 firkins butter and 3,569 bales bacon, and ) from foreign ports 26,366 packages butter and 3,415 bales bacon. The butter market ruled slow during the past week for all descriptions, with the exception of the finest foreign, which maintained late rates, but inferior descriptions were offered at lower prices, best Dutch 130s to 136s. In the bacon market there was rather more business transacted at irregular rates, and prices were in favour of buyers. PRICES OF BUTTER, CHEESE, HAMS, &C. BUTTER, per cwt.: s. s. Dorset 160 to 164 Friesland 132-136 Jersey 102-124 Fresh, per doz. 17 — 19 BACON, per cwt.: Wilt., dried 70— 72 Irish, f.o.b. 70 72 CHEESE, per cwt.: s. d Cheshire 64 to 84 Dbl. Glouc.,new 64 — 76 Cheddar 78 84 American 50 60 HAMS: York, 112 120 Cumberland 112 120 i Irish 10-1 112

I SEED MARKET. There was no new English cloverseed offering for sale yet; the best samples of French red met an improved demand, at advanced rates. Trefoil was more saleable, at higher prices. Winter tares were dull and lower, the land being too wet for sowing. Foreign spring tares were in good request, at enhanced values for the best parcels. White mustardseed sold in small lots, at no quotable change in price. In brown little passing lor want of supply. Foreign canaryseed was offering more freely, at irregular prices, but still high. Fine English rapeseed scarce and very high. Dutch hempseed brought full prices, with a fair sale. I BRITISH SEEDS. I Shillings per Qr. Cloverseed, red 76- 86 Tares, winter, new, per bushel .lis to 12s Trefoil 36 38 Linseed cakes, per ton 240 t0 250 Rapeseed, per qr 62— 66 Rape cake, per ton 130 —140

I TALLOW MARKET. The market remains quiet, old Y.C. selling at 49s 6d to I 50s, and new at 61s 6d per cwt on the spot. Town tallow is worth 47s net cash.

I WOOL MARKET. To-day's prices for wool show a decided fall when con- trasted with those a few weeks ago. This drooping tendency seems in no way for being checked. To-day, therefore, we have had a flat market. Spinners manage to avoid short time, but it is understood that they are not well off for orders. CURRENT PRICES OF ENGLISH WOOL — s. d. S. d. FLEECES—Southdown hogs per lb. 1 5! to 1 6 Half-bred ditto 1 5^ 1 6 Kent fleeces 1 5 £ 1 6 Southdown ewes and wethers 1 5i- 16 Leicester ditto 1 5 1 5 SORTS—Clothing, picklock 16 17 Prime 1 4 1 5 Choice 1 3 1 3 Super 1 2 1 2.1 Combing, wether mat 18 1 SL Picklock 1 4! 1 5 Common 1 3 1 4i Hog matching „ 1 8 1 85 I Ficklock matching ..k „ 1 41 15 Super ditto 13 1 4

I POTATO MARKET. I BOROUGH AND SPITALFIELDS. Trade on Monday was steady, and late rates were given for all sound qualities, the supplies of which were moderate. Essex Regents 100s to 120s per ton. Kent „ 115s to 125s Victorias. 110s to 140s Rocks 90s to 90s „ Flukes 120s to 135s Kidneys 100s to 120s „ CARMARTHEN BUTTER MARKET.—In consequence of the fair on Monday, the attendance on Saturday was small; yet prices have given way near ^d per lb for the best quali- ties. The. prices were Is 2d for lattermaths, inferior qualities neglected. CORK BUTTER MARKET, Wednesday.—Ordinary Firsts, 139s seconds, 121s thirds, 106s fourths, 100s fifths, 71s sixths, Os. Mild: Firsts, 150s; seconds, 128s; thirds, 107s. Firkins in the market, 1400.

THE CATTLE TRADE. LONDON, Nov, 15th.—We are not so well supplied in the beast-market as of late as regards numbers, but we have to-day an improvement in quality. There is also an improvement in price choice Scotch beef is readily sold, and at, in most instances, above our top reading. On the foreign side (where there is a gradual diminution of our Tonning supply) sales have been brisk, at an advance of 20s to 30s per head, and a clearance is being quickly made. Rates, as quoted, stand firm in the sheep-market on all British breeds, but there is no quotable rise. The foreign side, which has for some wesks been much depressed, has recovered itself, and value may be written at from 2d to 4d per stone on all classes. All our best Dutch 'sheep, unfortunately, go to Deptford, getting sold; as best they may the market there is in very limited supply of all sorts, and of foreign ordinary in character. Calves we have but few, and fewer still of foreign. We write, as to price, as at last week's value, the paucity of our supply rendering an established rate difficult to ascertain. The pork trade is dull. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF PRICES AND SUPPLY OF CATTLE AT MARKET ON MONDAY LAST. At per stone of 81b. sinking the offal. Beef 5s 8d to 6s 4d: Mutton Gs 10d 7s 4d i Lamb Os Od Os Od Veal 5s 106 — 6s 2d Pork 5s 4d — 6s 8d Total Supply. Beasts. 5230 Sheep and Lambs 13000 Calves 140 j Pigs 65 j THE COUNTRY MARKETS. -I- ?- 1-?? -1 DORCHESTER, November JLUtil.-At the Iortmglltly cattle market to-day about 100 head of beasts and 300 sheep changed hands. In fat beef, which made 14s 6d to 15s per score, there was a brisk trade. Heifers and calves made from 13s to 19s lOd each. Wether mutton, lOd per lb and ewe mutton 9d. EXETER, 13th.-Cattle a better supply than at recent markets, with slight improvement in number of business transactions. Fat beef, 14s to 14s 6.1 per score barreners, Y.12 to £ 15 cows and calves, £ 20 to e25, X28 being the top quotation steers, £ 15 to £ 22. Sheep pens well filled; demand better. Best fat sheep, 9d to 9id per lb. Ordinary descriptions- wethers, 8d to 9d ewes, 7d to 8Jd. GLOCESTER, 13th —Owing to the extensive floods in the district the supply of stock was again short, and little trade was done. First-class animals fetched good prices, but inferior were neglected. LIVERPOOL, 15th.—There was a much larger supply of cattle than on last Monday; of sheep less. The demand was good for both cattle and sheep at extreme prices for the best but rather lower for inferior qualities. The great Christmas market will be held here on Monday, the 13th of December. Beef, 6d to 8id; muttcn, 7id to lOd. 3,612 cattle and 7,022 sheep at market. MATON, 13th.-A good offer of superior stock, mostly in excellent condition. These sold well, whilst inferior qualities were lower, without a clearance. Several good milch cows were soon picked up at from X17 to X22 each. Beef 10s 6d per stone of 141b mutton, 11 id per lb veal, 9d per lb. NORWICH, 13th.—A good show of store cattle. Business dull, although no further reduction was noted in quota- tions. Shorthorns were quoted at X10 to £ 25 per head and Irish, atX7 toX23 10s per head. Fat beasts made 10s 6d to lis 6d and 12s per 141b. The show of sheep was rather larger, and a clearance could not be made, although scarcely any change was noted in prices. Fat sheep brought 10s 6d to 12s per 141b. The retail price of beef and mutton here is lid to 12d per lb. NOTTINGHAM, 13th.-A tolerable supply of cattle. Not much activity in the trade. The demand was again prin- cipally for superior calving cows, which ranged up to £30 per head, while store animals were not much wanted. Calves, too, of which the supply was small, were slow of sale. READING, 13th.-But a short number of head of cattle owing to the state of the roads. There were buyers for fresh and good animals, and the best milch cows soon found a sale at X27 to X30 a head, being a little higher than last week. Cows not in such good condition, .£21 to < £ 24; good stock animals, X15 to £ 17; barren cows, X10 to £ 12 10s steers and heifers, two years old, X9 to ;Cl I each yearlings, X5 10s to X6 10s. A good demand for calves at 25s to 35s per head. SOUTHAMPTON, 12th.-Beasts were more plentiful than last week, there being 54 on offer, but the supply of sheep was short, the numbers penned being only 232. Good beasts fetched 15s to 16s per score, and best wethers 7s to 7s 4d per stone.

I HOP MARKET. The active demand which has characterised our marke1 for the past two months has slightly subsided, and our market is quiet, with no material alteration in values. Th stocks on hand are much reduced, and holders show no disposition to push for sale. Continental markets are firm. X g s X s. Mid and East Kents 4 0- 5 12- 7 10 Wealds 2 10 4 10 5 12 Sussex. 2 10 4 10 5 12 Farnham and Country 4 10— 0 0— 6 6 Farnham 5 10 0 0 7 10

CARMARTHEN. Canon Phillips of Aberystwyth has undertaken to edit a volume of Welsh sermons by the late Bishop Thirlwall, which will be brought [out as soon as a suffi- cient number of subscribers' names have been received. FLOODS.—For some time past the heavy rains have frequently caused the rivers in this district to overflow their banks but on Sunday last we were visited by the heaviest flood seen in Carmarthen for some years. There was heavy rain during the whole of Saturday, and on Sunday the Towy overflowed its banks and covered a large tract of country to the east and west of the town. The water subsided considerably on Monday, but the river was much swollen for two or three days. There are very few losses reported. DIOCESE OF ST. DAVID'S.—ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLI- GENCE, NOVEMBER 16th, 18i.5.-Instituted: the Rev Isaac Hughes Jones, B.A., sub-chanter of the Cathedral of St David's, to the rectory of Dinas, Pembrokeshire- patron, Sir T. D. Lloyd, Bart. Licensed to Stipendiary Curacies: Rev William Hughes, curate of Llanycrwys, to the curacy of Kellan, Cardiganshire Rev David Howell, to the curacy of Llandilofawr, Carmarthen- shire Rev David Edward Edwardes, to the curacy of St Paul's, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire Rev James Jones, rector of Kellan, to the assistant-curacy of Llanfi- hangel-geneur-glyn, Cardiganshire; Rev John Parry Alban, to the curacy of Llangafelach, Glamorganshire; Rev Owen Jones, curate of St Peter's, Carmarthen, to the curacy of Llangeler, Carmarthenshire; Rev Wm. Williams, late curate of Dinas. to the curacy of Llan- guicke, Glamorganshire Rev William Thomas, rector of Llanganten, to the curacy of Llangynnog, Brecon- shire, during vacancy Rev John Wesley Reese, to the curacy of Mothvey, Carmarthenshire Rev Thomas Jones, late curate of Mathry, to the curacy of Nolton with Roch, Pembrokeshire Rev David Griffiths, vicar of Mothvey, to the curacy of Tyr Abbot, Breconshire. INFIRMARY.—The Secretary acknowledges the follow- ing amounts, viz. :-Mrs Horton, Ystrad (donation), 15; Llanddarog Church, £ 2 5s Id; Henllan In- dependent Chapel, ft 38 2d; Bwlch-y-Gwynt ditto, 10s lid Pencader ditto, JE1 19s. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.—These petty sessions were held in the Shire Hall, on Saturday, when there were on the bench: -Sir James Hamilton, Bart. (chairman) Grismond Philipps, J. L. Philipps, and W. E. B. Gwyn, Esqrs.—Thomas Aaron, of Porthree, Llan- darog, was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness.—David Jones, butcher, Tredegar, Llandifeilog, was fined Cl, including costs, for a similar offence on the 4th of November. -Da-, id Isaac, a tramp, was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness at Ferryside, and the chief of the police was instructed to inform the proper authorities that Isaac was not a fit person to retain charge of his child.—Thomas Williams, a fisherman, was charged with drunkenness on the 6th of November.-P.C. Kendall said that the defendant was drunk, and when asked for his name grave that of a man who had been dead some time.—The Chairman remarked that the defendant had an illustrious precedent for this line of conduct in Sheridan.-The officer also said that the defendant, who was wearing false whiskers, had blackened his face. A child was so frightened by his appearance that convulsions ensued.—Defendant's wife admitted the charge, and for this offence he (defen- dant) was ordered to pay 7s 6d fine and 9s lOd costs. —Thomas Williams, of Llandarrog, was charged with assaulting his wife. Mary Williams. The complainant, however, so condoned the offence that defendant was allowed to go, on payment of costs He was cautioned, and he promised not to repeat the offence. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held on Monday last, in the Town Hall, when there were on the bench -the mayor (Mr D. Edwards), Messrs J. Bag-nall, J. Hughes, E. B. Jones, G. W. White, J. L. Williams, R. Lester, and W. Spurrell. Benjamin Evans. a labourer, was charged with assaulting Henry Styndes, foreman porter in the employment of the Car- marthen and Cardigan Railway Company at Carmar- then station. Mr Griffiths appeared for the complainant, who stated that about three o'clock in the afternoon of the Tuesday previous, in consequence of what he heard from his brother-in-law, he considered it necessary to go to his house in Parade-row. Complainant found the defendant in his house. He told defendant to leave, and not to make any disturbance. There bad been some bad feeling between him and defendant before, and he had forbidden him to enter the house. Defendant, who is complainant's father-in-law, left the house when ordered to do so. He went down the hill somewhere, and met complainant on his way to the railway station. Defendant had now a stick in his band, and with this weapon he struck complainant over the head, and then over the shoulder. Defendant threw off his coat, and complainant was compelled to close with him in self-defence. By the force of the second blow with the stick it broke. Complainant further stated that defendant had threatened him five or six times during the past month, and in consequence of these threats, and of what had already taken place, he was afraid—By the Bench The reason that he threatened me was that I gave his wife protection. He has a spite against me. I have been told that he wished to separate me from my wife.—Mary Davies, the wife of an ostler, said that she had heard defendant threaten to break up complainant's home.— Margaret Davies, daughter of the previcus witness, said she saw the assault complained of, committed. Defendant struck complainant without receiving any provocation. —After hearing defendant's statement, the Bench fined him 10s and costs, and bound him over to keep the peace. —Mary Evans, of Catherine-street, was charged with neglecting to send her child to school.—The Clerk of the School Board appeared to prosecute, and the visitor gave evidence in the case, which was adjourned until next sessions, in order that it might be ascertained whether the child was really in the charge of Mary Evans. SCHOOLMASTERS' ASSOCIATlO .-A quarterly meeting of the Carmarthenshire Association was held on Satur- day, in the Priory-street School Church. Mr Jones, Llandefeilog, occupied the chair. There wis a small attendance, but this was attributable to the unfavour- able weather. Mr Jones, master of the Pentrepoih Board Schools, read an interesting paper on Reading Books." He said that once a year at least the selecting of reading books causes every teacher much trouble and anxiety, and when they looked over the published lists, read criticisms, and examined specimens they became confused, bewildered, and perplexed, and in a fit of despair gave an order for the old set, or the latest out. After examining many sets of reading books as care- fully as time would allow, he had come to the conelusion that there was not one that merited their approbation throughout, taking each set from Standard 1. up to Standard VI. Some series excelled in one standard and some in another-good in the upper standards and poor in the lower, or vice versa-but seldom were they good in the lower. It seemed to him that there had been little or no attempt made in compiling reading books, at a thorough gradation of lessons, no attempt at simpli- fying narratives to suit the standard for which they had been adopted. The poor Standard I. child was by some authors plunged at once into a sea of hard and meaningless words. In different series they found the same narratives in Standard I. and Standard III., and the same pieces of poetry in Standard II. and Standard IV. of different series. Standard 1. books were the great stumbling blocks in all the series; they were either too easy or too difficult, too small or too large. The child of seven was oftentimes dumb- founded by a formidable array of most mysterious and terrible look- ing words in the first pago of his first standard. Teach- ing the children to read in Standard 1. was he belw- )d the hardest dullest, and sinost uninteresting work the teacher had to do; and it could not be otherwise with the existing reading books. Teaching to read might and ought to be made easier and pleasanter work both for teacher and taught. He considered that bad read- ing was an evil which lies a great deal more at the doors of publishers and authors than upon the teachers of the country; and believe that if the teachers, through their associations and the Press, were to stir up the compilers of books, and show them their defici- encies and the teachers' requirements, the result would be better arranged and more interesting books Mr Jones then proceeded to review at some length the different series of reading books at present in use, remarking that in selecting books the locality of the school should be considered—whether town or country.— Mr Thomas, the master of the Priory-street schools, said he considered that the bad reading to be found- particularly in the rural districts-was not due so much to the authors or publishers of reading books as to the system of teaching adopted. He suggested that at a future meeting a class should be introduced with the view of illustrating the best methods of teaching children to read.—Miss Bland, the secretary, was instructed to communicate with Mr Davies, Ferryside, and Mr Morgan, Llandilo, with the view of getting one of them to read a paper at the next meeting—Mr Jones, Pentrepoth schools, proposed that the association should join the District Union, which embraced the couniies of Glamorgan, Carmarthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke but Mr Ellis, Abergwilly, and Mr Phillips, Golden Grove, said the Carmarthenshire schoolmasters had been treated so badly by the members of the union, that they would rather withdraw from the association than join the union. Mr Jones thereupon withdrew his proposition. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS.—A special court was held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday, when there were on the bench-the mayor (Mr D. Edwards), and Messrs W. de G. Warren, W. Spurrell, and R. M. Davies. -Thomas Evans, an engine fitter, of Tabernacle-row, was charged with being drunk and riotous and assaulting the police on the previous day.-P.C. W. Stacey gave evidence that prisoner was seen by him drunk at the Bird-in- Hand public-house. Witness ordered him out, but he would not go, and when witness turned him out, he (prisoner) struck him, and behaved in a most violent manner. Prisoner had been turned out of the Nelson and the Gloucester Arms before he went to the Bird- in-Hand. —Prisoner admitted being drnnk, and pleaded this as an excuse for striking the officer.-He was fined 20s and costs, with the alternative of 14 days' imprisonment.—Abraham Janes, a shoemaker, was charged with being drunk and incapable in John-street, on the previous day.—Sergeant Williams gave evidence in the case, but after hearing prisoner's statement, the Banch reprimanded and discharged him.- William Jones, a labourer from Swansea, was charged with assaulting Margaret Morgan, daughter of Mr Morgan, cooper, Blue-street.—The complainant said that when she returned home on the previous evening she found the prisoner in her father's house. -tier sister at- tempted to turn him out, and she was struck by pri- soner when doing so. Complainant with assistance managed to get prisoner bundled out of the house, but prisoner, before she had time to close the door, struck her a violent blow on the face.—Elizabeth Scott, a married sister, gave similar evidence. She also stated that when she was struck by prisoner, she had a child in her arms. She believed that prisoner watched at the window for some time before entering the house, the front door of which was on the latch. He came into the room where she and her mother were sitting, and when asked what he wanted, he returned no answer. It was stated that prisoner was sober at the time, and that he had no business whatever in Morgan's house.-P.C. Rees said that he apprehended the prisoner, who was not drunk, although he had had some liquor. Prisoner stated that he had lost all recol- lection of what he did at the time stated. He was drunk, and was sorry now for what had occurred.— The Bench fined him £ 2 and costs, with the alternative of two months' imprisonment with hard labour.—David Jenkins, a respectable farmer from Pontyeats, was charged with drunkenness in Bridge-street on the previous day. Defendant at once admitted the charge, and the Bench, taking a lenient view of the matter, fined him sixpence and costs.—J ohn Moran, a shoemaker, was charged with picking pickets in Bridge-street, on the previous day. A Mrs Williams, from near Llangunnor, said that on the previous day she was standing in or near the Horse and Jockey, Bridge-street, when she felt some one's hand pull something out of her pocket. She raised an alarm at once, and the prisoner ran away. He was caught however, and the purse produced, her property, was found on him. It contained about os in money. The prisoner offered to return the purse.-P.C. 3 said that be apprehended the prisoner about half-past two o'clock on the previous afternoon at 13, Bridge street. The prisoner, who said he came to Carmarthen to look for work, pleaded guilty to the charge He was sentenced to three month's imprisonment with bard labour. SCHOOL BOARD.-A special meeting of the Carmar- then School Board was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present-the Rev Joseph Evans, chairman, Mr J. H. Smith, vice-chairman, the Rev Canon Morris, Professor Morgan, and Mr Rickard.—The Chairman announced that the meeting was called for the purpose of examining the accounts of the board for the year ending the 25th September, &c. He added tba, he thought the Board had better decide what method should be taken in examining the accounts.—The Rev Canon Morris was of opinion that the accounts must be examined item by item. If this was not done how could the board authorize the Chairman to sign the accounts. Vouchers, he thought, were not required. —The Chairman How could they do this at boards like the Swansea or Birmingham ones ? The Rev Canon Morris They have finance committees, we have not.—Mr Rickard did not see what the Swansea or Birmingham boards had to do with the matter. He asked for the cash book of the schools which, on the last occasion the board met, he was refused. He did not suppose the board would call the cash book vouchers." He was of opinion that the accounts should be gone into. If the Board had spent their own money, the members would not be quite satisfied by reading out the different amounts. The job might be rather a long one, but the board was bound to do it, and the members ought to remember that the money was the money of the ratepayers-Professor Morgan proposed that a committee should be formed to examine the accounts.—The Rev Canon Morris said that as the accounts were all in ship shape, he did not see any difficulty in examining them. With regard to the pro- posal which had been made for the appointment of a com- mittee he reminded the meeting that it would be awkward to find out. who to appoint on the committee.— Professor Morgan said he was prepared to name three.— The Rev Canon Morris said that the Chairman and the Vice-chairman were interested parties. The Vice- chairman (Mr Smith) I should object myself to be on such a committee. Mr Rickard: Yes, I should think you would. —Mr Smith quite agreed with Canon Morris that the accounts should be examined, but he reminded the board that under the powers of the Education Act they had delegated the management of the schools to a body of managers, and these managers had just exactly the same powers as the board. They managed their own Stairs, their treasurer kept books, and .they examined bills and passed the same. The treasurers' book was on the table that evening, but the Vice-chairman thought it had been brought there without any occasion. He was of opinion that as a board, they had nothing whatever to do with the vouchers. The auditor had, and he examined them. He was also of opinion that to do as had been proposed would be insulting the managers of the schools, and he did not think that the managers would like the idea, as it would seem as if the board considered them a set of rogues. The board as a board had no business to enquire into the items of the managers' accounts. All the other documents ought to be produced.—The Rev Canon Morris said that all the items of the expenditure were items con- nected with the schools. It was a mere farce for the board to say that they had examined the accounts if they did not see the various items. He did not think the managers would be insulted by this course being taken. He, as principal of a college, had to present his accounts and they were examined, but he did not think himself insulted because of this-very far from it.—The Chairman here read the instructions to the managers.—Mr Rickard remarked that if the accounts of the managers were taken away, pretty nearly all the accounts were taken away.—Mr Smith seconded the proposition which had been made by Pro- fessor Morgan, and remarked that as a favour to the committee so proposed to be appointed, he would produce the vouchers. -Subsequently, after some further con- versation, the board proceeded to examine the accounts, and Professor Morgan's motion was allowed to drop.— The Rev Canon Morris said he observed an increase of £ 100 in the salaries of teachers.—This was afterwards explained, and the accounts were gone through. —There was no other business of public importance. NOVEMBER FAIR.—The annual hiring fair was held on Monday, the weather being very favourable. There was however a smaller attendance of the general public than we have seen on a similar occasion for some years. The works" are not in a prosperous state just now, and on this account a large number of the customary holiday seekers were kept at home. The fair altogether was quiet. There was a large number of store cattle on offer, and a goodly number of dealers but there was a slow sale, and sellers wishing to do business had to submit to a reduction of from 11 to £ 2 per head. Upon these terms a large number of cattle changed hands. Two year old steers fetched from E 10 to Y,15, and yearlings from 18 to E 11. Two year old in-calf heifers sold at £ 8 to t 12, and yearlings from £ 5 to £ 8. Cows and calves were scarce, and in demand, at about late prices, say from £ 12 up to J616. The high price of butter is sufficient to account for this. There was a large number of fat cows on offer, and they met with a slower sale than usual. Those of inferior quality were sold at about 6d per lb., but young beasts of better quality fetched from 7d to 7gd. There was a small and very inferior show of horses. This is never a large horse fair, but on this occasion the number was considerably below the average. There was nothing in the shape of a hunter or decent carriage horse on offer. What might be called second rate carters and cobs were selling at from L30 to L40, and yearlings of the same class fetched from £ 20 to £27 There were no two-year-olds nor sucklings brought to the fair. With regard to the horse fair it might be said that there was a very fair demand at prices rather below those which have ruled at late fairs in this district. Servants, par- ticularly female agricultural servants, were very scarce and in great demand; and there was a slight advance in wages compared with last year. Female servants were hired at from Lio to 114, and male servants from £ 15 to £ 25, according to age and capabilities. It was not difficult to hire male servants, because of the bad times at the works" to which we have already alluded On Tuesday there was a large supply of pigs, and amongst them were some very good samples of bacon and pork, which realised from 10s to lis per score. Trade was dull, and prices somewhat lower than at late markets. There was also a slow demand for store pigs, and prices were down about 5s per head. BOARD or GUAltDIAN- -The fortnightly meeting was held on Saturday, the chairman, J. Lewis Philipps, Esq., presiding. The Clerk read a letter from the Auditor, calling attention to the non-attendance at school of pauper children in the parish of Llanstephan.—The Chairman, addressing Dr. Lloyd, said his attention had been called to a large workhouse in North Wales, where the inmates were not given brandy, wine, or spirits of any kind, and he was assured that the system adopted answered remarkably well. As there was no doubt that Dr. Lloyd would at the next meeting be appointed medical officer for the Carmarthen district, he should like if he would turn that matter over in his mind, because there had often been complaints respecting the large quantity of wine and spirits consumed in the workhouse. He was anxious that justice should be done to everybody. He knew of a case lately where the medical officer gave a patient a shilling's worth of brandy to prolong life, and the patient lived for three days. Would not milk have done quite as well. He wished Dr. Lloyd to consider this question.—Mr Williams, Llanginning, said it was unnecessary to go to the expense of advertising for a medical officer, inas- much as they had made up their minds to appoint Dr. Lloyd. He proposed that no advertisement be pub- lished.—This was agreed to.—The Chairman said, Mr Clutterbuck, the Government Inspector of Schools, had visited the workhouse school, and entered a very favourable report in the Visstors' book." He stated that the children had passed a satisfactory examination, though there was still room for improvement in reading. He was glad to find that they were fairly acquainted with the meaning of words, and in this respect they contrasted favourably with the generality of pauper children.—The Chairman next called attention to the letter sent by Mr John Evans, late relieving officer, asking for some remuneration for extra work in con- nection with the payment of school fees for pauper children.—Mr Evans, Alltycadno, said he did not object to Mr Evans receiving a gratuity, but at the same time he did not like the reason stated. All the other officers were doinor similar work. and might all come and ask for gratuities.—The Vicar said they could not ask for anything until they resigned.—Mr Evpns said he was not objecting, but he did not like the reason assigned.— The Rev S. Jones said he was of the same opinion.—Mr Williams, Llangining, said he did not like the reason assigned, but Mr Evans deserved a gratuity for the good services he had rendered to the board for many years. He hoped to see Mr Evans in the board room again, alongside his successor, and that he would assist him for the benefit of the guardians. In that way he might do a great deal of good. Mr Evans had been an excellent officer, with very little pay. He ought to have had an advance in his salary years ago. He did propose it, but was beaten. That was the third occasion on which he had lost a proposition in his lifetime. Propos- ing to part with money was not popular at this board (laughter). He would however propose that they grant Mr Evans a gratuity of JE20, which he thoroughly deserved. It was not half enough for what he had done.—This was seconded by the Vicar, and unanimously agreed to.— Mr Evans thanked them for their kindness, and promised to do all lie could to assist his successor.—The Clerk said he had received a letter from the Local Government Board approving of the appointment of Mr J. D. Evans as relieving officer for the Carmarthen district. The Board then formed itself into the Rural Sanitary Au- thority, Mr Williams, Llanginning, in the chair. The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Timmins, stating that some cases of typhoid fever had broken out at Llanarthney. The Inspector of Nuisances reported that he had visited the villages of Llanarthney and Abergwilly, in each of which places he had found a case of typhoid fever. The cottages were clean and well ventilated, but there was a pigstye at the back of the house where the case occurred at Llanarthney, and this would be removed. The manure heap at the back of the Blue Boar, St. Clears, had been removed since his last report. NEWCHURCH. On the 11th inst. the members of the clothing club, numbering 45 persons, received their respective shares at the Shire Hall, Carmarthen. The bonus in each case was 3s 6d. Several of the lady subscribers were present, among them being Mrs Stephens, Holcwm, Miss Brown, King-street, Mrs Jones, Drisgolgoch, Miss Everett, and Mrs Aaron Roberts, Newchurch. LLANSTEPHAN. DAY AND SUNDAY SCHOOLS. These schools were examined by the Rev T. Thomas, M.A., Diocesan Inspector, on the 12th ultimo, and the managers have just received his report, which we subjoin This is always a satisfactory school to visit. The room is well formed, and scrupulously clean. The scholars are well behaved, and neat and cheerful in appearance. The teaching is systematic and intelligent, and the answer- ing is throughout good. The examination this year again was as usual, highly satisfactory in its result. The proficiency of the senior group was extremely creditable, and its tone all that could be wished. The second and third groups, too, passed remarkably well, considering their standards. Of the junior group it is not so easy to offer an opinion, as they knew (most of them) very little English, and were very shy at speak- ing out. All pains, however, seem to have been taken with them. Perhaps their repetition work can be remedied in the day school. Number on registers, 181. Average attendance, 131. Present at examination, 127." This report is not only satisfactory to the in- habitants, but to the supporters of these schools, and more particularly to the kind ladies and gentlemen who devote so much time to the supervision and teaching in the Sunday school. Her Majesty's Inspector also continues to report very favourably on the National School. FERRYSIDE. THE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.-This disease has made its appearance at this place. Two fine cows have recently died at a farm in the neighbourhood, and the disorder has so far spread itself that a number of cattle are still affected. CARDIGAN. LITERARY MEETING. -We understand a literary meeting, consisting principally of recitations and sing- ing, will be held in Bethania Baptist Chapel, on Christmas evening. A large attendance is anticipated. CONSEQUENCES OF THE FAIR.—On Thursday, the 11th instant, at the Guildhall, before the Mayor, Messrs T. Edwards and John Thomas, Jeremiah Jones, Verwick, David Augustus and Enoch Davies, both of Cardigan, were brought up charged with being drunk on the previous evening. The charges were proved by P.C. Evan Jones and P.S. Nicholas Davies, and each defen- dant was fined 5s including costs, as a small memento of the effects of the fair. Intelligence was received in this town on Wednesday evening, the 10th instant, of the death of Captain Evan Thomas. of William-street, in this town, who was commander and part owner of the vessel Duke of Northumberland." The deceased gentleman, who was but 36 years of age, was much esteemed and respected in the town, and his death is much lamented. The vessel arrived at St Helena on the 12th ultimo, when he immediately went on shore, and died on the 16th, being interred in a graveyard about three miles up the country, amid every demonstration of sympathy, almost every captain then in port attending the funeral. SINGULAR GUN ACCIDENT. On Monday afternoon last, a little boy was entrusted to carry a gun through the town to a gentleman's residence in Priory-street, and when opposite the shop of Mr Alfred Webb, jeweller, &c., another boy and the one carrying it com- menced a scuffle for the gun, the consequence being that between them the gun fell and exploded. As several persons were about at the time it was feared some had been dangerously hurt, but this fortunately turned out not to be the case. The shots, however, broke about 16 panes of glass in Mr Webb's shop window, almost riddled the hat of one person passing by a few entered the arm of a young man, and two or three children were slightly injured by stray shots, which seemed to scatter in every direction. The boy carrying the gun had a narrow escape, as the shots took away the heel of one of his boots, without injuring him. Gun accidents of late in this neighbourhood have been somewhat prevalent, persons therefore should be most careful to draw the charges or discharge the gun before giving it into the care of anyone. Luckily in this case the consequences were not very much, but there was plenty of room under the circumstances for the accident to have been a serious one. THE STORNIS. WitECK IX CARDIGAV BAY. Owing to the heavy rains, the lower parts of Cardigan and its vicinity were flooded to some extent on Saturday evening and Sunday morning last In the Mwldan the water was quite a foot and a half deep in many of the houses, while the inhabitants of Carriers' -lane, the lower part of St. Mary-street, and Pwllhay were much inconvenienced owing to the flood and tide entering their houses. At Llechryd the bridge has been entirely submerged for some days; and the Cardigan and Llandyssil coach has had to make a long detour to avoid the flood On Sunday morning a perfect hurricane from the N.N. W. with blinding showers of rain set in, the waves rolling high up the river with indescribable fury. Owing to the sudden shifting of the wind from S.E. to N W., the sea outside the bar rose to a most appalling height, the immense rollers dashing on shore being of the most terrific character, and said to be one of the most frightful ever seen on this coast. The gale reached its climax between four and six o'clock in the afternoon, and at the first named hour intelligence was brought to the coast-guard station that a schooner had gone ashore at Quay-vach, a small point below the life-boat house, where the waves were making a com- plete wash over even the top of her masts. The alarm was immediately given to the crew of the life-boat assembled; the rocket apparatus was also in readiness, and in an almost incredible small space of time, considering the distance to be tra- versed, arrived as near as possible to the scene of the catastrophe; but arrived too late to be of any service, the crew having saved themselves by getting over the yard arm to the rocks, where they received every attention at the hands of the inhabitants of Ciffin and neighbourhood. The schooner turned out to be the "Alberta" of this port, Capt William Finch, St. Dogmells, on a voyage from Glasgow to Cardiff with a cargo of gas coal for the works in that town. After beating about for some time, she met with the full force of the hurricane at about two o'clock on Sunday, when about seven miles from Cardigan Head. A consultation was held, and as the vessel had commenced leaking the captain was requested to run for the shore in order to save the lives of the crew. Her head was then turned to the shore, and in about twenty minutes she struck on the outside of Quay Back, there being then over three feet of water in the pumps. The lanyards having been previously cut and the vessel heeling over to the shore on striking, the lower yard-arm rested on the rocks, the crew clambering over it to the shore. The schooner u p and on Monday morn i n g almost immediately broke up. and on Monday morning the rocks and beach for about a mile and a half was covered with wreck intermixed with the clothing of the crew, broken sails, and other things. The captain was somewhat severely injured ovin the left leg, and the mate seriously so in the back. The "Alberta" was built at Aberystwith in 1861, and was owned by Mr James Walker of Glasgow. She was insured for 9540 in the New Quay Club. The Princess Royal," also of this port, went on shore in Fishguard Bay during the gale, and has become a complete wreck. On Tuesday, about middle day, some most violent down-pours of rain accompained by thunder were experienced, turning the streets for the time into water courses. LLECHRYD. I A fine lunar rainbow was sewn in the neighbourhood of Llechryd on Tuesday night, between nine and ten o'clock. The continued rains have caused a heavy flood in the Tivy The valley about Llechryd and part of the village have been much flooded, and the old bridge at that place quite covered. These increasing floods cause most serious inconvenience in the locality, and the poor people who inhabit cottages near the Tivy especially suffer from them. The damage which has been done to this fine river seems irreparable, and is deeply to be regretted. LLANWNEN. A few days ago Mr Hughes of Neuaddfawr, suc- cessfully shot the largest female badger that has ever been seen in this neighbourhood, and that within a few hundred yards to this village. It weighed 24 pounds, and measured 33 inches from tip to tail. LAMPETER. THE COLLEGE.—The Eldon Scholarship (£25), vacated by Mr J. W. Rees, B.A., has been awarded to Mr Ben- jamin Jones, of Tallej. The Martha More Theological Soholarship, vacated by the Rev William Pascal Dav ies, B.A., has been awarded to Mr Philip Maddocks of Cardiff. The Rev. H. Donald Spence, rector of St. Mary de Crypt, and Principal of Gloucester Theological College, has been appointed by the Lord Bishop to the Honorary Canonry in Gloucester Cathedral, vacant by the death of the Rev C. E. Kannaway. MILFORD. APPLICATION FOR A PENSION.—The wife of the un- fortunate young officer who fell in the sad fracas with Surgeon-Major S. Alder, is, we understand, an applicant for a pension. Mr Alder is, as the world well knows, on permanent half-pay. As the poor young fellow's death occurred in the service, but not by the service, we may possibly be treated, as in another incident, to an interesting exhibition of fidelity to the strict terms of the regulations. Is it, however, unreasonable to expect the. country, which supports Dr. Alder, to protect from starvation the lady whose loss cannot be disconnected from his name.-Broad Arrow. PEMBROKE DOCK. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening an entergill. ment was given in the Albion Hall by amateurs ofthl. town, the proceeds of which were in aid of the funcof the above building. Mr W. H. Churchward, C.E.as in the chair, and the attendance was large. bs. programme, which was an excellent one, was tat efficiently gone through. The following young laaa accompanied the several pieces, viz Miss Sloggetfi. Edwards, and M. A. Davies. The glee class's conducted by Mr William Thomas. Tte enterti- ment was got up by Mr John Davies, and wiB continued monthly. PEMBROKE. ST. TWINNELS.—The harvest home thank-igit festival of the two united parishes of Warren and- Twinnells was held at St. Twinnels' Church on Moor the loth inst, at 7 o'clock in the evening. The seri was read by the Rev A. J. M. Green, vicar, the t lesson being read by the Rev C. W. Wilkinson, rt dean, and the second lesson by the Rev J. Scott. excellent sermon was delivered to an attentive 1 large congregation by the Rev 0. Morgan, rector Boshelton. The singing of the the chants, anthem < hymns was very effectually rendered by a well-trair choir, under the leadership of the Vicar. 1 harmonium was presided over by Mrs Green of Warri assisted by Miss C. Green. We must not omit state that the decorations were of unusual good tas altogether done by Mrs Saurin of Orielton, assisted I Miss Saurin, Miss Peard, and a few kind friends. LAWRENNY. We hear that Mrs Lort Phillips is going to give dinner to the tenantry on the Lawrenny and Nas estates, at Lawrenny Park, on Wednesday, the 1st ( December, to celebrate the coming of age of her nephe\ Mr John Frederick Lort Phillips. The rejoicings wi be on a scale befitting the occasion, which is one <. considerable importance to a large number of persoi in the county of Pembroke, where the heir to the Lavi renny estate must necessarily occupy a prominer. position. TENBY. ONE OF THE MISERIES OF MAYORS. One mornin the Mayor of Worcester received a note from a previousl unknown lady living at Tenby. In pathetic languag she informed his worship that her poor dear aunt hai lately died, leaving her an aquarium as a token o regard and esteem. Many interesting specimens o natural history were contained in this receptacle fo marine wonders; medusm, hermit crabs, shrimps, anc charmingly hideous little fishes, all eyes and heads Bu by some strange oversight, the ever-to-be-lamentec deceased had omitted the most interesting inhabitant o the sea. Not a single lamprey was to be found withii the glass case. Happiness being impossible under these sorrowful circumstances, would the Mayor of Worcestei procure a couple of lampreys from the Severn, and forward them by post in a tin box containing wet moss and holes drilled in it ?" The reading of this letter if said to have caused great Jaughter in the council chamber, -Globe. I BRECON. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The periodical meeting of this board was held at the Town-hall, on Saturday. The Rev Garnons Williams presided. The Clerk stated that no communication had yet been received from the Local Government Board respecting the case of the house medical officer, that gentleman having been suspended for non-attendance to his duties. Dr Armstrong appeared and said he should dofer making any statement until the report arrived. Twenty-one vagrants had been relieved since the last board. as against forty-one this time last year. House statistics: —Admitted during the fortnight, 7 discharged, 5 remaining, 67. A suggestion for the making of mats by the inmates was deferred in order that the Visiting Committee might report upon its practicability. The board then proceeded with the usual business. LITERARY INSTITUTE.—At a committee meeting of this institute, held on Friday evening, (Mr Robert Smith, Firwdgrech, in the chair), the Rev D. W. Davies, secretary, reported that several handsome subscriptions had been received on behalf of the library fund. The leading gentry of the county had come forward in a most generous manner, and liberally responded to the appeal for aid. A list of subscribers will appear in due course. A committee having been appointed to select the books most suitable for the library, it is probable that the handsome book-case, generously presented to the institute by Capt. Vaughan Morgan, will soon be graced with a goodly arrav of standard works. At the suggestion of the secretary it was also decided that a literary and musical entertain- ment should be given in aid of the library fund. Local gentlemen of position and talent will give short addresses on popular subjects; the speeches will be interspersed with vocal and instrumental music, and there is no doubt but that these social gatherings will prove as attractive as they deserve to be. BUILTH. A cricket supper, and presentation of an address, meer- schaum pipe, and tobacco pouch, to Mr D. Griffiths, took place on Saturday. Mr Griffiths has been for many years captain of the Builth Cricket Club and for the last 25 years a cricketer of the town, and has during that period played in nearly all its matches. The supper was held at the White Horse Inn. The chair was occupied by Capt Woods, the vice-chairs being filled by Messrs D Williams (Cnwchlloe), and D. Thomas (draper). The table being cleared, the usual loyal toast were given, which were followed by the toast of the evening. The Chairman stated that they had met to honour one to whom honour is due, viz., Mr D. Griffiths, captain of the Builth team. He stated that during the past season the club had won two matches and lost one, but he hoped that next season they would have many more matches played. He next referred to D. Griffiths as an old cricketer-how that when he once accompanied t.he South Wales team to London, some ten or twelve years ago, he became chiefly instrumental in winning the Wimbledon match. Reference was next made to him as general athlete, and last, though not least as a thorough practical geologist. Reference was particu- larly made to the paper read by Mr D. Griffiths some short time ago to the members of the Casada Field Club on the geology of the district seen from the summit of the Gelli Hill (about three and a half miles from Llan- drindod, and about seven from Builth). After a few more appropriate remarks he handed to Mr Griffiths the address, pipe, and pouch. The chairman, after present- ing the same, gave The health of the Captain of the B. C. C. which was drunk with musical honours. Mr D. Griffiths, in returning thanks, thanked the young men for their extreme kindness in giving him such a present, thanked the Captain for presiding, and other friends for their attendance. He passed a high com- pliment on their obedience in the field, on their magnifi- cent fielding, and on their mental calibre as evidenced by many actions in their fielding through the last campaign. The bowler he also highly eulogised. In concluding he again stated that he thanked the young men for their appreciation of his efforts in connection with the old manly game of cricket, particularly so, as nearly the whole of the team had been under his tuition since he became master of the Endowed Schools —which commenced in July 1858. The pouch and meerschaum pipe were obtained from Mr T. Price, Builth, and the address drawn up by Mr T. G. Price, Builth.

NOMINATIONS FOR SHERIFF. ANGLESEY.—Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Bramston Smith, of Pencraig, Llangefni George Gordon Duff, of Trefarthin, Esq. William Williams, of Parkia, Llaneugrad, Esq. BREco.NSHIRE. -Mordecai Jones, of Morganwg-house, Brecon, Esq. George Overton, of Watton Mount, Brecon, Esq.; James Watt Gibson Watt, of Ystrad, Esq. CARDIGANSHIRE.—George Griffiths Williams, of Rhos- cellanfawr, near Aberystwith, Esq. Thomas Ford Hughes, of Abercerry, Newcastle-Emlyn, Esq.; John Allen Lloyd Philipps, of Mabws, Esq. CARMARTHENSHIRE.—James Buckley, of Castellgorvod, Esq.; Robert Parnall, of The Cottage, Llanstephan, Esq. John Beynon, of Trewern, near Whitland, Esq. CARNARVONSHIRE.—Robert Carreg, of Carreg, Esq. George William Duff Assheton Smith, of Vaynol, Esq Henry Platt, of Gorddinog, Esq. DENBIGHSHIRE.—Thomas Barnes, of Graignant, Esq.; Henry Potts, of Glanrafon, Esq. James Goodrich, of Eyarth-house, Ruthin, Esq. FLINTSHIRE. Conwy Grenville Hercules Rowley Conwy, of Bodrhyddan, Esq.; Pennant Athelwold Lloyd, of Pentrehobin, Esq. Charles James Trevor Roper, of Plas Teg, Esq. GLAMORGANSHIRE.—Thomas Pioton Tuberville, of Ewenny Abbey, Esq. John Richards Homfray, of Penlline Castle,Cow bridge, Esq Admiral Oliver Jones, of Rheola, Neath, Esq. MERIONETHSHIRE.—Thomas Taylor, of The Cliff, Esq; John Whitehead Greaves, of Plasweinydd, Esq. Hugh John Ellis Nanney, of Cefndenddwr, Esq. MONTGOMERYSHIRE.—Richard John Jldmunds, of Ed- derton, Esq. Henry Hayhurst Hayhurst, of Ystym- colwyn, Esq. James Walton, of Dolforgan, Esq. PEMBROKESHIRE-—Charles Allen, of Tenby, Esq. Charles Rankin Vickerman, of Hean Castle, Esq. George Harries, of Rickeston, Esq. RADNORSHIRE.—Sir Richard Green Price, of Norton Manor, Presteign, Bart. James Vaughan, of Builth, Breconshire, E,.q. William Thomas Moore, of Old-hall, Llanvihangel-Rhydithon, Esq.

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