The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

-4 In the list of wreaths sent to the funeral of Al- derman John James, the one sent by the teachers and scholars of the National Schools were omitted. TABKKNACLR CHURCH.—The Sale of Work in connection with this Church, will take place on Thursday, I 11th, and not on Monday, April 8th, as previously announced. HAVERFORDWEST CYCLING CLUB.—The ad- journed annnal meeting of the above club will be held in the Coffee Tavern on Monday evening next, at S. 30 p.m. when all cyclists are invited to attended. It is imported that Lieut. Basil Jone- of he Pembrokeshire Yeomanry, is sick at Kroonstadt, and the Pembroke Company, in charge of Lieut. Blunt—who went out as a Sergeant—is in chase of De Wet. HUNTERS' IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY".—Mr W. Phillips' mare Magic has been placed in the Stud Book of this Society. "Magic" was bred by Mr Geo. Thomas, of Bicton, and broken to hounds by his nephew, Mr J. Richards. ELECTION OF FREEMEN'S TRUSTEES.—At a meeting of the Haverfordwest Freemen held in the Shire Hall, on Tuesday, Mr J. W. Phillips presiding, Mr W. q. Eaton E rails and Mr F. W. Lewis, were elected Trustees in the place of Capt. Higgon and Mr S. Green, deceased. At a meeting of the Magistrates in the Roose Petty Sessional Division on Saturday, it was agreed that the Temperance Hall,[Haverfordwest, should be a temporary Petty Sessional Court dur- ing the alterations at the Shire Hall. Among the residents of Haverfordwest who have gone to South Africa is Geo. F. Long, fourth son of Mr Joseph Long, watchmaker, of St. Martin's Crescent. He sailed last week, having joined Baden Powell's Police as a saddler. OH WHAT A SURPRISE !—On Saturday after- noon, Mr L. Williams, one ot the Corporation lamplighters, was in his garden opposite the Bull Inn, Prendergast, when he suddenly felt the ground subside beneath him. He had scarcely time to jump on one side, when the earth gave way, and an old well 37ft deep, which was closed some years ago, was exposed to view. One result of the circular issued by the Rev D. Bowen, of Monkton Priory, two years ago to the beneficed clergy in the Diocese of St. David's re- specting ancient communion vessels, has been the publication of some interesting details. There are in the diocese at present 18 cups and patens of the sixteenth century, the most ancient of which (1505) is to be found at Llangendeirne. The chalice at Amroth is nearly as old, bearing the date 1512. PEMBOKESHIRE AND CARMARTHENSHIRE OTTER HUNT.—At a meeting held at Whitland on the 26th ult., to consider the offer of Mr Clav, M.O.H., to hunt the Pembrokeshire and Carmar- thenshire country in the summer for a small sub- scription, it was resolved to ask Mr Clay to come down for six weeks in July and August for a guarantee of £,:)1). Gentlemen were appointed to ask for subscriptions in the various districts. On Saturday evening, Mr Win. Owens, of the National Provincial Bank, Haverfordwest, was hurrying along St. Mary's Street, Haverfordwest, and in turning to look round at the clock in St. Mary's Church Tower his foot slipped ofi the causeway, and he fell in the roadway breaking his right leg above the ankle. He was taken into the house of Miss Wookey and surgically atten- ded, after which he was conveyed home. He is said to be progressing satisfactorily. A LOCAL ENGAGEMENT—The World of March 6th contains the following :—-The latest engage- ment is that between Mr Lowland Meyrick and Miss Eleanor Nevill. The former is the second surviving son of Sir Thomas Meyrick, of Apley Castle, Shropshire, and it will be remembered that his elder brother, Captain St. John Meyrick, of the Gordon Highlanders, was killed in South Africa not many months ago. Miss Nevill is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Nevill, and a neice of Lord Abergavenny while one of of her elder sisters is married to Lord Hardinge. WHERE THE PIANO-ORGAN WAS NOT WANTED. —During the hearing of an important Employer's Liability Act case in the Haverfordwest County Court on Tuesday, whilst Mr Marlay Samson was opening the case tor the plaintiff, those in Court were suddenly treated to an elaborate musical se- lection by the proprietor of a piano-organ that was stationed outside. There were beaming smiles upon the faces of those in Court, notwithstanding the serious nature of the case at issue, and His Honor Judge Bishop, recognizing the necessity of putting a stop to the music, sent a written re- quest to the itinerant musician to go a little bit further away." The request was hastily com- plied with, judging by the sudden stoppage of the flow of music, and the special jury that had been impanelled were left free to study the legal tech- nicalities of the Employers' Liability Act, and the points in which it varied from Lord Campbell's Act. HONOUR FOR AN HAVERFORDWEST LADY.A very interesting function took place on Tuesday the 26th ult., at North Finchley, when Miss Katie Thomas was made the recipient ot a presentation and address from the Principal, Teaching Staff, and Music Pupils of Court House Ladies' Col- lege, the occasion being the completion of five years' service as visiting Music Professor to the School. The presentation took ihe form of a very handsome gondola shape silver rose bowl, in beautiful repouse work, lined with gold, standing on an ebony plinth, and suitably inscribed. In making the presentation, Miss Semple spoke of the high character and loyalty of Miss Thomas's work in whatever she undertook, and especially of the fidelity of purpose, and the truth and sincerity in honest endeavour with which she in- spired all those who came under her influence. FOOTBALL.—Yesterday, the Haverfordwest 'Quins took a strong team to Pembroke Dock to to play the Royal Artillery at Association. A very pleasant and evenly contested game ended in a draw ot one goal each, though, with a hit of luck, the visitors should have won. The result is very creditable to the 'Quins, who, though a Rugby team can put a clever socker eleven in the field, as their opponents of yesterday, beat Haver- fordwest Association team by five goals to one at Haverfordwest recently.—Yesterday Haverford- west should have played Neyland at Socket, but could not raise a team, so they turned out a strong eleven, largely ^composed of members of the senior team but under the title of "juniors," against Milford Fparnots. Even then they were defeated by one goal to nil.—On Thursday next Haverford- west 'Quins play the Royal Artillery at Haver- fordwest, (Rugby), and great interest is already manifeste in the match on Thursday week between the Haverfordwest Town and the'Quins teams at Socker.

The PembrokeshireHounds will meet on Monday, the nth inst., at Picton Castle, and on Thursday, the 14th inst,, at Broad Haven each day at 11.30. Mr Seymour Allen's Hounds will meet on Tues- day, the 12th inst., at Norchard Gate on Thurs- day, the 14th inst., a.t Cressely Arms, and on Saturday, the 16th inst, at Prince's Gate; each day at 11.30. The Carmarthenshire Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, the 12th inst., at Rhydyceisaid, and on Friday, the 15th inst., at Login, Hangunor each day at 11. The Tivyside Foxhounds will meet en Monday, the 11th inst., at Penboyr Church, and on Thurs- day, the 14th inst., at Rhydlewis; each day at 10.45. -4"

BIRTHS MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. On the 17th ult., at Prospect Place, in this town, the wife of Mr James Bailey, nf a son. j On the 23rd ult., at Ruther Lane, in this town, the wife of Mr G. W. Thomas, of a son. On the 28th ult., at the Commercial Hotel, Mil- ford Haven, the wife of MrW. Hart, of a daughter. (Stillborn). On the 2nd iost.,3,t Milford Haven, the wife of Mr R. H. Fair, of a daughter. On the 2nd iust., at Burton, the wife of Mr George Henry Baker, shipwright, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On the 5th inst., at the Wesleyan Chapel, in this town. by the Rev. W. Pallister, Mr Charles Booth, of Milford Road, to Maggie, daughter of Mr George Jones butcher. Dew Street, in this town. On the 5th inst., at Haroldstone St Issels, by the Rev. W. Williams. Wm. George Davies, chief: engineer s. s. Baronia, to Eliza Jane, second daughter of Mr Job Thomas, Lower Haroldstone. On the 24th ult., at St Martin's Church, in this town, by the Rev. C. M.Phelps, Mollie, eldest daughter of Mr George Williams, Castle Square, to Mr Edward Wilkinson, Panketb, near Warrington. DEATHS. On the 4th inst. at Honeyboro' House. Neyland. James Phillips, J.P.. aged 70 years. On the iud iost., at Woolwich, J. Weutworth Carnlv. aged 37 years. On the 4th inst., at Coed Taion, near Mold. Flintshire, John Gibbon, (eldest son of the late Ebetesser Gibbon, of this town), aged 78 years.

St. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest. March 10th 1901. 3rd Sunday in Lent. Holy Communion, 8a.m. Matins and Litany 11 a.Il1.; Yenite, Henley; Psalms, Robinson in E flat, Foster in E nat Benedicite, Turner Benedictus, Greenish; Hymns, 119, 9:3, 198. Evensong 6 p.m. Psalms, Lemon in o; Beethoven in r Magnificatand Nunc Dimittis, Maunder in c Hymns, 91, 25, 27.

Death of Mr, James Phillips, J.P., of Honeyboro' House. It is with very deep regret that we announce the death of Mr James Phillips, J.P., which sad event took place on Mondaylaat, at his residence, Honeyboro'* House, Neyland, at the ripe age of 70 years. The deceased was descended from good old Pembrokeshire stock, and had more; than a share of the pluck and courage of his race. In his early lite he went to India, and became an indigo planter, and enjoyed to the full the ex- citing and dangerous experiences of the Indian hunting held. C pon his return to England, he lead the quiet life of an country gentleman, and resided at Honeyboro' for many years. He was a J.P. for Pembrokeshire, and was most pains- taking and attentive in the discharge of magis- ter;) work. His courteous and assuming man- ner gained for him the esteem and respect of the whole county. It is, however, in his own neigh- bourhood, and the adjoining district 01 Burton, that his memory will, be treasured with the greatest love and veneration. His courageous j action against the Great Western Railway C6m- pany, in the Barnlake-right-of-way dispute, is <111 fresh in the minds of all our readers and the ■bridge £ at Barnlake will remain for all time an elo:|'ient memorial to the dogged courage and disinterested action of the deceased gent-leniau.

The Late Alderman John James. At an adjourned meeting of the Haverfordwest Town Council on Friday last, the Mayor in re- ferring to the death of Mr Alderman John James said :— Gi;NTLKMEN.—Before we enter upon our regular business this evening. I would ask your permission to refer to the great loss this Council has sustained in the death of our colleague and friend, whose re- mains we followed to their last resting place yester- day morning. Mr Alderman John James was, in poin of service, the senior member of this Council, having been connected with it for about 3:3 years. As I have already said in another place, I had the grear, privilege of his friendship from his early days. I knew him as a diligent and generous school boy, and I also had much to do with him in his professional and public career, in which he enjoyed — an 1 enjoyed deservingly—the esteem and uonfi- dence of all who knew him, I have often thought that his character was a striking illustration of the truth of the school epigram, that the boy whom you could trust, would become the man who would be trusted. Mr James was implicitly trusted by all sons and conditions of men, and none who coufided in him, ever had reason to regret it. He was a remarkably able mau he held many ap- pointments, varying much in character, and dis- charged the duties of all of them with great effi- ciency and fidelity. He was undoubtedly a sound authority upon all matters relating to local govern- ment. We ourselves are aware that he had a special knowledge of difficult questions which have engaged our consideration, and I am sure we shall always gra'efuliy recall the willingness with which he placed it at our service. Haverfordwest never had a more faithful, a more patriotic son than our la e lamented colleague, the good influences of warm friendship inspired his action in all matters tnat concerned the welfare of his fellow townsmen. I suggest,—and I am certain I shall have your full concurrence in so doing—that we, as a Council, should, oy resolution, express our deep sense of the loss we have suffered in the death of Mr Alderman John James, and convey to his sorrowing family our sincere sympathy with them in their great be- reavement, I move that a resolution to that effect be adopted by this Council. Mr Williams and others spoke of the great loss through death of so worthy a citizen, and a reso- lution was put to the meeting and carried in silence.

St. David's Day Celebrations. WHITLANB. St. David's Day was kept in a patriotic style. In the evening a very large company attended the Welshmen's dinner party at the Railway Tavern Hotel, Dr. J. T. Cresswick Williams being the president, whilst the vice-president's chair was occupied by the Rev. E. Rowlands, the vicar, who were supported by most of the leading in- habitants of the district. Appropriate speeches were delivered. MILFORD HAYEN. The annual St. David's Day banquet was held on Friday evening at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Milford Haven. The banquetting-room was tastefully decorated with Hags, Welsh mottoes, and the Union Jack, surmounted by the Red Dragon. The chairman for the evening was Mr D. L. Thomas, London and Provincial Bank, Milford Haven, who was supported by Messrs. A. W. J. Stokes, J. Lllewellyn Davies, J. n. Gaskell, H. Cole, Dundas Roach, Dr. A. C. Matchett, the Revs. Ceitho Davies, E. J. Howells, and Dr. J. Jones. The Chairman, in proposing the toast ut the King and Royal Family, feelingly referred to the great loss the country had sustained by the death of her late Majesty, Queen Victoria. The Welsh people, he suid, would yield to no nation in their loyalty. The toast of the evening, Dewi Sant," was proposed by the Rev. Ceitho Davies, who gave a brief history of the patron saint, and earnestly exhorted all present to follow the good example of the patron saint. Telynores Elli then rendered a selection on the harp. Mr E. L. Jones proposed the inauguration of a St. David's Society to take the form of a scientific, historical, and dramatical society. Miss Lewis, penillion singer, rendered some ex- cellent solos, and Mr W. Gill, Mr T. U. Hancock, Mr H. Cole, and W. R. Hancock also gave songs. Tne other toasts included the Chairman, Yice- chairman, Council, Town and Trade of Milford Haven," and the Sister Countries." The pro- ceed ings were brought to a close by the singing ot Hen VVIad fy Nhadau."

Killed with a Mauser Bullet. TRAGIC OCCURRENCE AT PEMBROKE DOCK. A party of Reservists en route for Penally for ball practice were waiting at the Pembroke Dock Station for the 2.50 train on Wednesday, when Owen John Tucker, a young clerk in the parcel oilice, took up one of the rifles, and, after examining it, asked if it would discharge a Mauser bullet v\ Inch he had in his drawer. The booking clerk also had a similar bullet, which he handed to the Reservist. He fixed it in his ride, and young Tucker stood up. The man pulled the trigger, and immediately Tucker fell dead, the bullet having passed through his body. Deceased was well known in the district, and his genial manner had made, him a great favourite. His untimely end, therefore, created considerable sensation- The soldier was arrested, pending an inquiry. VERDICT OF "MANSLAUGHTER." The inquest on the body of Owen John Tucker, parcels clerk at the Pembroke Dock Railway Station, who lost his life through the discharge of a rifle tired by Private John Wood, ot the 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment, was held at the Alexandra Hotel on Thursday. Jarrett, the booking-clerk, who was present when the accident occurred, said lie had occasion to go to the cloak-room, where he found deceased and Wood. The two cartridges, one belonging to deceased, were shown to W ood, and a jocular conversation ensued about shooting. Deceased appeared to think the bullets were dummies, and subsequently Wood asked to see one, and, after examining it, placed it inhisrine, whereupon (Tucker said "I will stand for you." Witness warned Wood that it was a live bullet. He next heard the word Stand." The rilie was presented, and he (witness) heard a re- port, and immediately Tucker fell backwards. From the medical evidence tendered by jDr. Saunders, it appeared that the bullet entered the upper part of the chest of the deceased, passed through the lung, and severed the spinal cord. Death was instantaneous. Tho inquest was adjourned after a two hours' sitting for the purpose of obtaining expert evi- dence respecting the rifle. On its resumption at 2.30, the Coroner informed the jury he had found it impossible to obtain the services of an expert. The room was cleared tor the jury to consider their verdict. The coroner was had in several times to advise the jury on certain points, and nearly two hours elapsed before a verdict was ar- rived at. The jury found Wood guilty of Man- slaughter, and he was handed over to the civil authority to take his trial on that charge at the next assize court. The jury, at the same time, censured Jarrett, the booking clerk, for providing the cartridge which took away Tucker s life.

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COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. The triennial elections of the councillors of this body took place this week, but, of the 40 divi- sions of the county, contests took place in eleven only. Of these nine were party fights, in which the Liberals wrested five seats from the Conser vatives, and only lost one, and have thereby gained a majority of councillors upon the council; the members being Liberals 25, Conservatives 23. In two divisions, viz. Henry's Mote and St. Thomas' (Haverfordwest), the contests were be- tween men of the same party. The following are details of the contested elections and also the composition of j the new council POLLING IN THE HAVERFORDWEST DIVISIONS. There were contests in all the three divisions in Haverfordwest. In St. Thomas' division, Mr H. E. E. Philipps, the retiring Conservative member, was opposed by Mr McKenzie, who sits on the Town Council as a Conservative, but who, although nominated and seconded by Radicals, called himself an Independent—and sustained a disastrous defeat. In the St. Mary's and St. Martin's division Mr W. H. George (Conserva- tive) opposed Mr Llewellyn, the retiring Radical representative, and the result was a tie, which the Mayor (Mr T. L. James) disposed of by giving his casting vote to Mr George. The contest in Prendergast and Cartlett division was between Mr Marlay Samson, the hardworking and energetic retiring Conservative representa- tive, and Mr Wm. Davies (Liberal). It ended in favouj of Mr Davies, so that the election did not alter the political complexion of the Council so far as Haverfordwest was concerned. Polling took place from eight in the morning till 8 o'clock at night at the Corn Market, the Temperance Hall, and the Masonic Hall respectively, aud the ballot boxes were removed to the Market Hall, where the votes were counted. The Mayor an- nounced the results from a window iu the Market Hall to a large crowd at about half-past 9 o'clock as follows ST. MARTIN'S & ST. MARY'S. W H George (C) 256 *Jno Llewellyn (L). 256 Mr George was elected by the casting vote of the Mayor. Conservative gain. Previous Elections. 1889-S. Thomas (L), 275 Ed. White (C), 133. 1892-S. Thomas (L), returned unopposed. 1895-Morris Owen (C), 249 I. Roberts (L),"209. 1898—John Llewellin (L), 251; Morris Owen (C), 220. PBENDERGAST. W T Davies (L) 154 Marlay Samson(C). 137 17 Liberal Gain. Previous Elections. 1889-T. James (C), 135 Jno. Jenkins (L), 121; Henry Davies, (L) 6. 1892—T. James (C), 135; Jno. Jenkins (L), 128. 1895-A. J. Rose (C). and Jno. Jenkins (L), 133 each. Mr Jenkins elected by casting vote of the Mayor (Mr W. Williams) (L) 1898—M. Samson (C), 151; W Davies (L), 138. ST. THOMAS'. *H. E. E. Philippf;(C). 217 W. McKenzie (I.) 35 182 Previous Elections. 1885—R. Williams (C), 204 W. Williams (L), 86. 1892—R. Williams (C), unopposed. 1895—Col. White (C), 153; Jno. Llewellin (L), 114. 1896—H. Philipps (C), 231; Ebenezer 'Davies (L), 85. After the results were given Mr H. E. E. Philipps, who was received with cheers, then stepped to the window and thanked the electors for the majority they had given him. He assured them he was deeply gratified, and he would do liia best for the interests of the inhabi- tants of this noble town and county. (Applause). He was followed by his opponent Mr McKenzie, who was greeted with mingled groans and cheers, and who thanked those who had voted for him. He was proceeding to enter iuto an explanation of the reason why he had contested the election, but there were cries of Shut it Off," and We don't want Town Council matters introduced." He succeeded in saying that at a meeting of the Town Council, when the members were dispersing a resolution was proposed that they should pro- mote a testimonial to Sir Charles Philipps, which he alone opposed. Another meeting was after- wards held. At this point in his remarks the opposition became so keen that Mr McKenzie again thanked his supporters, and said lie would give his speech to the Press. Mr W. H. George said he wished to thank the electors for the great honour they had done him by electing him as their representative. He would do all that lay in his power to properly represent them, (applause), and to show them that their confidence had not been misplaced. He felt that he was a lucky man, for he had only been returned by the casting vote of the Mayor. Mr G. H. Llewellin, in replying on behalf of his father, thanked the Electors for their support, and said Mr George had not been elected by the voice of the people but by the voice otthe Mayor. Mr Wm. Davies, in his remarks, thanked the electors, Liberals and Conservatives for the sup- port they had given him. The only man lie was sorry for was his worthy opponent, Mr Samson. Mr Samson also replied, and said he had first of all to thank those who had supported him. The only thing he was sorry for was that there were not more of them. (Laughter and applause). He was not a man to be elated by success, or dis- couraged by defeat, and he hoped to be able to again fight Mr Davies in three years' time. (Ap- plause). He thanked Mr Davies for the honour- able way he had conducted the contest, and said his opponent had thoroughly deserved his suc- cess. (Applause). He and Mr Davies would part the best of friends. (Loud applause). AMBLESTON. James Harries (L) 167 *R. H. Harries .(C) 166 Liberal gain. 1 1889—Morris II.) unopposed. 1892—Jenkins (L) 121; Mathias (C) 117; Edwards (L) 1893—Jenkins (L) 156; J C Yorke (C) 139. [43. 1898—R H Harries (C) 188 Jenkins (L) 135. AMROTH. *S. H. Owen C 179 D. T. Lewis L 140 39 MANORBIER. W. G. Parsell C 161 T. Llewellin L 112 49 This seat was previously held by Mr C W R Stokes without opposition. TENBY (North) C W R Stokes C 173 C F Egerton Allen L 145 28 1895—Richards, C, 200 J Lewis, L, 105. i898—Gregory, C, 192; Allen, L, 65. MONKTON. *R. George.C 199 J. Mathias L 107 92 In 1898 Mr George was not opposed. ST. MARY'S, PEMBROKE. Dan Da-vies L 205 F. S. Reed C 145 60 1898.-Bryant, C, 219; Davies, L, 142. PEMBROKE DOCK. W. D. Ivemey L 189 W. Angel C 142 47 HENRY'S MOTE. J. S Evans L 187 *W. G. James.L 93 94 The following gentlemen will compose the new County Council:— Ambleston—J Harries — L Amroth-Sackville H Owen C — Begelly-Henry Seymour Allen — L Burton-Sir Owen Scourfield C — Cam rose—W J Canton — L Carew—F Lort Philipps C — Castlemartin—Henry Leach C — Clydey—Lemuel Jones — L Kglwyswrw—E Robinson — L Fishguard-—J C Yorke C — H rford west, Prendergast—W Davies — L do. St Martin's—W H George C — do. St Thomas'—H E E Philipps C — St Martin's—Owen H S Williams C — Henry's Mote-.J S Evans. — J. I Kilgenan-.John Y Colby C Lalllpeter Velfry-D Humphries. — L Langwm-H. Carrow U — I Llantirnach-E H James — L Llanstadwell—J H Coram — L Llanwnda-Dr Williams — L 1 Llawhaden-.J M Eva.ns. — L .Maenclochog—Rev Wm Griffiths — L Manor bier—W C Parcell C — Mathry-T E Thomafol. L Milford—Dr G Griffith — L Monkton—Col Sanrin. C — Mar berth—W P Morgan — L Nevern—D G Griffiths — L NoNvport-Dr Havard. — L Pembroke, div. 30—Dan Davies L do 31—Robert George C — Pem. Dock, div. ;{2-Thomas Brown C do 33—S B Sketch. — L do 34-W D IvemeV — L do 35-D H Brown. U — do 36—R J Allen C — St David's-J H (,riffiths — L St I)ogiiiell's-B Rees — L St Ishiiiael's-Jaines Thomas — L St Issell's-C H Vickerman C — Slobecii-Sir Charles Philipps C — Steynton-J T Fisher. C — Tenby, div. 44-Clernent.J Williams. C — do 45—C W R Stokes C — > Walwyn's Castle—W H Walters C — Wliiteiiiireli-Jolin Thomas — L Wiston—Thomas Llewellin C — •• 23 25 RETIRING ALDERMEN". CONTINUING ALDERMEN. I' H. S. Allen L MorrisOwens C N. A. I'och C John Reynolds C J. Worthington .C Capt. Gower C W. Gibbs L T. Baker C G. P. Brewer L — Hutchings C G. Thomas.L L. Wilson .C A. W. Massy .C Dr. Saunders C C. Mathias C E. Laws C

DEAR SIR,-In a copy of Bishop Parry's Welsh Bible, first edition, Black Letter, 1620, imperfect both at the beginning and end, I found at the back of the title page of the New Testament, the following handwritings of different dates—" John Morgan, his hand and pen" (no date nor address) George Bishop bound this book in the year 1746," and Owen Owen, his hand, 1769." What will be more interest- ing to your readers is the following-" Alexander Webb, Bookbinder, of Prendergast, near Haverford- west, A.D. 1717. Mr Rice, Minister of ye Parish of Fiscard." This particular copy (its fellows are now very rare) is at Mr W. H. Roberts, the well known Welsh Bookseller, 10, Cecil Court, Charing Cross Road, London. Your obedient Servant, R. W. WADE EVAXS 17, Regent's Park Rd., N.W. -I

Illegal Trawling off the Irish Coast I MILFORD SKIPPERS FINED. At Dungarvan (County Waterford) Petty Ses- sions on Tuesday (Mr W. Orr, R.M., presiding) David Pettit, skipper of the steam trawler General Roberts, of Milford Haven, was prosecuted for steam trawling off the coast of Waterford within the prescribed limits on the 9th of February. Mr Tweedy, Sessional Crown solicitor, prose- cuted, and Mr. J. Hunt, solicitor, Waterford defended. Mr Tweedy said the prosecution in this case was brought under the bye-law prohibiting trawling within certain prescribed limits. Mr Hunt: I object to the bye-law, on the ground that it is invalid. Mr Tweedy said that the law had been settled by the House of Lords. Captain Brady, master of the steamer Granuaile, proved the alleged offence but in reply to Mr Hunt said he could not swear that the defendant bad his trawler down when he saw the vessel first. Mr Hunt said he would challenge the validity of the bye-law under several sections and several Acts of Parliament. As regarded the facts of the case, before he went into the law points, he should say that everyone, including the owners of steam trawlers, would be in favour of the law that kept steam trawlers three miles off from the shore. But that law should in fairness be applied to foreigners as well as to natives. By the Interna- tional Law his Majesty's jurisdiction extended to only three miles from the shore, and no bye law should contain anything repugnant to the Act of Parliament under which it was framed. By the bye-law in question British subjecte were pro- hibited from coming within three miles of an imaginary line drawn from Ballycotton to Hook. This bye-law would keep trawlers in some twelve miles from the shore, while a foreigner could come within three miles of any part from the coast. A legal argument followed and similiar charges against Captains Leader and Curtis, also of Mil- ford were taken up. Caplain Brady gave similiar evidence witn re- gard to the steam trawling inside the limit. Mr. James Hayes said that be believed that the charges were proved against defendants, and he would be for imposing the highest penalty on them. It was a hardship on the poor fishermen of Dungraven to have these trawlers come inside the limit and destroy the fishing grounds. These grounds were formerly famous for fish, but now they are practically destroyed. He would be in favour of having the highest penalty inflicted. Mr. Thomas Power I am also of opinion that the cases have been proved, and I am for putting on the maximum penalty of 95 on each of the defendants. The Bench consulted, after which the Chairman said the majority of the magis trates had decided to convict and impose a fine of 95 and JB10 costs in each case. He (Mr. Orr) would dissent from that decision. Mr Hunt: I apply to have a case stated for the King's Bench. Mr Tweedy I think it is perfectly right. Mr Orr Very well. The magistrates will state a case for you.

LOCAL POLICE COURTS. ROOSE.—Saturday. Before Mr W. P. Ormond (in the chair), Mr James Davies, and Mr J. T. Fisher. A NEYLAND FAMILY DISPUTE. John Harvey, who works on a trawler, and who lives in Cambrian Terrace, Neyland, ap- peared in answer to charges of being drunk and disorderly and assaulting P.C. jDavies at Neyland on Saturday, February 23rd. He practically ad- mitted the offences. P.C. Davies said that on the date named at 7.30 in the evening he saw the defendant in Cam- brian Terrace, Neyland. He was drunk, had his coat and cap off, and was in a fighting attitude. He remonstrated with him, advised him to go home, and eventually led him a few yards in the direction of his home, when he broke away again. Witness then took him to the police station and locked him up. On the way he kicied witness on the leg, struck him in the face, and bit his hand. Defendant asked the witness a number of ques- tions that indicated that at the time Harvey was engaged in a squabble with his mother-in-law, whom, said the officer, he threatened to murder. Supt. Francis said that there was no previous record against the defendant, who said he had lived at Neyland for three or four years. He was fined 5s. without costs for being drunk and disorderly, and £1 and costs for assaulting P.C. Davies. He then asked tor some time in which to pay the money, but the consideration of this applica- tion was deferred until another case in which he was summoned by Elizabeth Buckingham, his mother-in-law, for using threats to her, was heard. The complainant said that Harvey and his wife formerly lodged at her house, but had now left. On Saturday, February 23rd, Harvey was coming up the street, and called her a foul name. He took off his coat, used threatening language, and then rushed at her to strike her. A neigh- bour, however, got in his way and received the blow on her chest. Then the policeman inter- fered. In cross-examination she admitted that when he called her a bad name she told him that he had > better called his wite, who was with him, and who was her daughter, that name. j Corroborative evidence having been given by Mrs Harriet Llewellyn, who was struck by the defendant, both as to the attempted assault, and as to the threats used by the defendant, Harvey gave his version of the facts. He said that when his mother-in-law told him to call his wife a certain name lie told his wife that if she didn't strike her mother he would. His wite didn't do anything, and he then acted as had been described. He was, however, aggravated to it at the time. P.C. Davies also gave evidence, and the Bench ordered both parties to enter into recognizances to be of good behaviour for 6 months. Supt. Francis, referring to the previous applica- tion for time to pay by Harvey, said that this man had been employed on the Great Western Railway's Irish boats, and it was chietly owing to his conduct that a thief was recently detected. The magistrates allowed Harvey a month in which to pay. LICENSING APPLICATIONS. On the application of Mr W. Davies-George, the Bench granted a full transfer of the Odd- fellow's Arms, Honeyborougli, to Mrs Howells, the widow of the late landlord. A temporary transfer had been previously granted. A similar decision was given in the application of Mr Thos. Davies for a transfer of the license of the Mariner's Inn, Nolton. ASSAULT CASE FROM ST. ISHMAEL'S. John Morgan, of St. Ishmael's, did not appear in answer to a summons issued by Mary Ann Davies, of Great Hoaten. Complainant said she remonstrated with the defendant, who was using bad language in the presence of a young child when he said What odds to you ? and ordered her to leave the place. She refused to go, and he then struck her and said he would kill her. A fine of 20s. including costs was imposed. DISMISSED. J In the case of Joseph Davies v. The Freystrop Colliery Company for non-payment of rates, which had been deferred from the last Court in order that the magistrates might consider the questionol allowing the costs, the defendants having paid the amount of rates into court, Mr W. Davies-George now asked on behalf of the! complainants that the case might be dismissed, The Bench agreed. This was all the business.

MILFORD HAYEN.—Wednesday. Before Dr. Griffith (chairman), Mr J. Ll. Davies and Col. Roberts. ALLEGED THEFTS OF FISH. John Glass, of Miltord Road, Haverfordwest, j' was summoned for stealing 12 soles, 5 magrums, 3 lemon soles, 3 plaice, 3 whiting pollock, and 5 lamp burners, value ;1.;1 (js. Gd., the property of i Mr C. n. Birt from the steam trawler Dale | ■ Castle in Milford Docks on February 12th. Mr W. J. Jones appeared to prosecute, and in apening the case' said it was aggravated by the large quantity of tisli that had been stolen. 1 t was often the case that these men applied for per- i mission to take large quantities of coarse fish. In such instances men could carry large quanti- ties of lish out of the docks, and with a pass for a good amount it was quite possible that the police might be deceived into believing that if the parcel corresponded with the authorized quantity it was all right. In consequence of inquiries that had been made however the prosecutor had the defend- ant watched, and the result was that he was caught. Mr Jones described the case as one of1 wholesale robbery, and asked the Bench to inflict the longest term of imprisonment that was allowed. Dock Police-Sergt. Evans said that on the day in qnestion]jhe stopped the defendant at the dock gates, when he handed him a pass for 2 magnums, 2 lemon soles, 6 gurnets, 1 skate, and 2 crayfish, On searching his bag he found fish in excess of this quantity. In his clothes bag were four pairs of soles wrapped in a piece of oilskin, and five lamp burners. When defendant handed wit- ness his pass he asked him if he had anything in his bag that was not stated in his pass. He re- plied"No, nothing whatever." When witness found the soles witness made no remark, hilt when he found the lamp burners he said that they were his own property, and he always carried them for the convenience of different ships. He also said he had bought them from an ironmonger in Milford, but could not give the name. He could not remember whether he paid 2^d. or 3d. each for them. He had since compared them with those in the prosecutor's stores, and found they were indentical. On being charged with stealing the fish and the lamp burners he said "Well, | somebody must have put them in my bag." Defendant re-iterated in court that the lamp burners were his own property, and that he had carried them because it was sometimes difficult to get them. The witness denied that defendant ever said that he had bought them when he was on the "General Roberts." Dock P.C. s Edwards and Carr corroborated, and defendant said he was not guilty. The lamp burners were his own property, and the tisli had been put in his bag. At his own request he was sworn, and said that on the morning of the day in question he gave notice to the skipper that he v as leaving. Mr Ward called him over to the office to a.sk him if he would join the Ayacanora' that night, and when he went aboard again he found the vessel was close to the stores. He I handed aboard his stores, and then it was near time for him to catch his train. He picked up his bags, threw them over his shoulder, and walked to the gates. At the gate he handed his his pass to Dock Sergt. Evans, who asked him if he had any other fish besides what was stated inthcpasa. He replied" No," and a search was made. The fish was found, but he had not put it there. He had been running out of Milford for four years, and had never taken any extra fish. If he had known the fish were in his bag he would not have brought them off the ship. He had always made a practice of carrying his own burners, and putting new gauze at home in the, old burners. Witness was cross-examined by Mr Jones with regard to the large quantity of fish for which he had obtained a pass. He said they were for his family he had a wife and four children- He added, somewhat contemptuously "And what is a gnrnet when it's head is taken off? He had put up his clothes bag, and could not account for the presence of the soles in it when searched by the policeman. Anyone who had any animosity against him could have put them in. The magistrates found prisoner guilty, and sent him to prison for 14 days with hard labour. Thomas Biggs, of Portfield, was charged with stealing four soles valued 3s, the property of Mr S. M. Price, from the steam trawler Ivalmia,' on February 12th. Mr W. J. Jones, who appeared for the prosecution said the Bench had previously intimated that further cases of this kind would be dealt with by imprisonment, and he strongly ap- pealed to them to take that course in this case, Dock P.S. Evans said he met defendant at the dock gate, carrying a parcel of lish. He gave him a pass for six plaice, and witness then asked him if he had any other fish. He replied No' but on searching the parcel he found that it contained live plaice, and two pairs of soles. Witness sent for Mr Price, and defendant said Well, never mind, I suppose this'11 mean gaol. I shall have to put up with it." Mr Price gave him into cus- tody, and on being charged with stealing the soles he said Look here, Mr Price, I did not think there was any harm in taking them off the ship, they would haye spoiled.'—Defendant did not.ask any questions. Dock P.C. Edwards corroborated and defendant on being charged, now pleaded guilty, and said he finished wotk on that day at about a quarter or half past two. He found the soles on the ice along with the five plaice, and brought them away with him. Thejmagistrates inflicted a fine of 10s and costs, this being defendant's first offence, but told him that if ever he came up again apecuinary penalty would not be inflicted. Mr Jones asked the Bench to allow an advo- cates fees pointing out that it was hard on the prosecutors that they should come to court, secure a conviction, and then have to pay their own costs. The Magistrates ordered the defendant to pay, half the advocate's fee, 10s 6d, and allowed him a fortnight in which to pay. BAD LANGUAGE. James Etheridge, late of Hakin, was summoned for using obscene language in Point Street, Hakin, on February 22nd. P.S. Brinn proved the case, and defendant, who did not appear, was fined 5s and costs. DRUNKENNESS. James Brooker, late of Milford, who did not ap- pear was summoned for being drunk in Priory Street on February 12th. P.C. Morris said the defendant was incapable, and he had to take him to the poiice station with the assistance of another man.—Fined 5s, costs remitted. James Carroll, North Road, Milford, was sum- moned forjbeing drunk and disorderly in Charles Street, Milford, on February 4th. P. C. Morris proved the case. Fined 5s including costs. Charles Murphy, Pier Hotel, Milford, was summoned, and did not appear, for being drunk and disorderly in Charles Street on February 14th. This was his first offence, and he was fined 5s and costs. Wm. H. Tucker, of the Old Dockyard, Milfoil, was summoned for a like offence in Pill Lane, Milford, on Fepruary 11th. He did not appear, and was fined 5s and costs. P.C. Lewis, (29) proved the case. FIGHTING IN THE STKEET. Samuel Holman, of Marble Hall Terrace, and Geo. Wm. Flack, late ot Milford, pleaded guilty to a charge of fighting in Carles Street Milford, on February 8th. P.C. Nicholas proved the case and the men said they had a drop of drink, and were struggling to get aboard their vessels. They were each fined 5s including cojts, avd the Chair- man said he hoped this would be a warning to them, as they each had a bad record. DRUNK IN CHARGE OF A HOHSE AND CART Wm. Young, of Hayston, an eccentric and voluble old man, was summoned for being drunk in charge of a horse and trap in Priory Street, Milford, on February 22nd. Defendant pleaded not guilty and commenced to make a statement as to the circumstances of the case. P.C. Morris said that on the day in question, defendant was drunk and was sitting in the cart, but he had no control of the horse. He fell over into the cart, and witness was about to take charge of it when a man named John Davies came up, and took charge of the horse and trap. Defendant rushed excitedly to the door of the Court, and called out "John Davies. This pro- ceeding caused a good deal of amusement in court and the Bench had to inform him that if he did resist he would be punished. John Davies then called, and said that at the time the defendant had had some drink, but he was quite capeableof doing his business. Throughout the evidence the defendant con-I stantly interrupted the witnesses, aud said he had only one cup of beer on the day in question. He was a very honest man and had always paid his way. He was 70 years of age, and could not. stand beer now as he used to do. One pint of it was enough for him. (Laughter.) He thought' it was very hard that they should punish him for I that. Dr. Griffiths: We have'nt punished you yet. Don't say that. Defendant: No, but I think it's hard that I should be brought here at all. (Laughter). I was'nt drunk. No—it. I was'nt. (Laughter), The Bench sa}d they would deal,leniently with the defendant on this occasion. He would be 2s 6d, no costs. Defendant i It's too much for nothing. j TI)c Clerk: Hive yoll got a half-crown? Defendant: Yes, sir, not that hard up yet, i although if 1 come here often, I will. A illlUNKEN PRISONER. Edward Hackett, of Marble Hall Terrace. Mil- ford, was brought up in custody, charged with being drunk and disorderly on the higiiway on the previous evening.—P.C. Morris proved the case, and said the prisoner was very disorderly.—Fined 5s and costs. Mr Scale of High Mead, near Haverfordwest' died yesterday. 1

Havefordwest County Court, j1 TUESDAY.—Before His Honor Judge Bishop. [ The sitting of this Court, in consequence of the alterations in the Shire Hall, was held in the Temperance Hall. i. A RURAL COLLIERY AT BROADWAY. K. J. Hughes, grocer, of Dew Street, Haver-1 j fordwest, asked for a commitment against Richard Jenkins, collier, of Broadway, the amount owing being lis. Id. I, Complainant said that the defendant had a little colliery on his own land, and worked it for bis j, benefit. He was examined by His Honor, and 3aid lie did not know how lie worked the colliery. hut understoon that his daughter lowered him into the pit and raised him. (Laughter). His Honor pointed out that the judgment was obtained two years ago, and asked why the com- plainant had not previously pressed for payment. Complainant said that defendant came to him and asked him to allow him to pay the debt at the rate of Is. a week, and he paid some money this amount being a balance. His Honor made a commitment for 10 days, but suspended it ii the amount is paid. MRS SHRUBSHALL'S COMPLICATED CASES. ONK ADJOURNED ONE REFERRED TO AN ACCOUNTANT. Mrs Maria Shrubshall, landlady of the Black Herse Hotel, Langw m, was summoned on a. judgment summons hy the Burton Brewery Com- j pany limited, of Burton-on-Trcnt, the amount pending being £29 4s. Mr W.J. Jones, solicitor, appeared for the Brewery Company, and Mrs Shrnbshall was in court. She addressed the court very volubly, saying that she never owed the money at all. When it was pointed out to her that she had already been summoned in the ordinary way, that she did not appear and that a judgment was given against her, she said that on the day the case was tried she was in court and the case was never called on. Mr Jones explained that he had been told by Mrs Shrubslmll's own solicitor that when he and his client arrived in court on the day in question they found that judgment had already been given. She had no defence in the case, and ulti- mately agreed to bis advice to allow the matter to go. Mrs Shrubshall excitedly I don't owe the money at all. His Honor Then you may have a new trial. Mrs Shrubshall: I don't owe it and I won't pay it. It's no use you standing up against me. Mr Jones I don't owe it and I won't pay it. (Laughter.) His Honor at this stage told Mrs Shrubshall that if she did not keep quiet he would order her out of court. Proceeding he said he should ad- journ the case in order that she might have some advice upon it. He would not grant a commit- ment if there was the best means in the world proved. Later in the day the case Wright and Son, Limited, v. Mrs Shrubshall, which has been be- fore the court on several occasions, was called upon. Mr W. Davies George, -solicitor, again appeared for the plaintiffs, but Mrs Shrubshall's solicitor, Mr Howells, of Llanelly, was not in attendance. His Honor said this was a very peculiar case, and he had had the greatest difficulty in dealing with it. He was no nearer a solution of it than ever. He thought it was eminently a case that should be considered by an expert, and possibly it would save Mr Jones a great deal of trouble if the same course was taken in his case. Mr Jones said he was quite prepared to consent to any course suggested by His Honor if they could only get a deposit made by Mrs Shrubshali. They would like to see the colour of some of her coin, but if he could not do so he would proceed to prove that Mrs Shrubshall had means to pay the judgment. In reply to His Honor Mrs Shrubshall said she could not pay £10 or even £5 into court, as she had no money at all. His Honor pointed out that Mrs Shrubshall had said that she had no money. He knew nothing of the circumstances under which her solicitor advised her to allow judgment to be given against her in the case in which the Burton Brewery Company were the plaintiffs. He could, however, say that if the Burton Brewery Company's travellers kept their books in the same way as those of Messrs Wright and Co. it would be best that they should be gone into by an accountant. Mr Jones said there were no' complications in his case, which was a very clear one. He had gone into the accounts himself. At the same time he was willing to adopt His Honor's sug- gestion if they could get a substantial sum paid into court. Replying to further questions from His Honor Mrs Shrubshall said she did not know why Mr Howell, her solicitor, was not present. He had not sent her any notice. His Honor: I can't try your case unless you have some legal assistance. Mr Jones said that en the previous day he had seen Mr Howell who bad aeked him to represent him in the case in which Messrs Wright and Co. were the plaintiffs, but as he was appearing for the Burton Brewery Company in the judgment summons case he refused to do so. Mr Howell told him that he would not be able to be present, but said he would instruct counsel to attend. Eventually His Honor decided to adjourn the case of the Hurton Brewery Company till the next court, advising Mrx Shrubshall to obtain some advice in the interval. The case of Messrs Wright and Co. was referred to an accountant, who will go through the accounts, receipts and books, and report to the Court. DISPUTE ABOUT A FARM. His Honor also bad before him the case in which Mr John George, of Hasguard, Little Haven, sought to recover £48 5s. from Mr John Davies, of Walton West, Little Haven. Mr W. Davies George was for the plaintiff, and Mr R. I T. P. Williams for the defendant. f The case had been opened at the previous sitting of the court when it appeared that the plaintiff had rented a farm from the defendant. The claim was for rent alleged to have been overpaid for the rent of a house and some stabling which the defendant retained possession of and used after plaintiff took the farm, and also for some other small items. The only portion ot the claim admitted by the defendant was one of £8 for com- pennation for not ploughing up a field. The^particulars of the plaintiff's claim were as follows.—Use of dwelling house from September 30th, 1894, to May 1st, 1895, 29 weeks at 4s. a week, £5 16s, use of two stall lock-up stable for 33 weeks, at 3s. a week, jE;4 19s loss of 10 pigs for eight weeks at Is. 9d. per week each, £6 for failure to plough two fieids £8; allowance for rent (alleged to be made by defendant) £5 over- paid by the plaintiff in rent for the farm at Walton, £ 18|10s. The defendant counterclaimed for £32 5s. balance of rent from Walton farm the j rent being calculated at £90 for each of two years preceding Michaelmas 1896, and £85 a year for the two succeeding years. Plaintiff's case was that in August 1896 the defendant agreed to re- duce the rent to £ 80 a year. A long discussion took place at the coninience- ment between Counsel as to the admitted facts in the case after which plaintiff and bis daughter, Mrs Grilliths gave evidence in support of his case. The case lasted a couple of hours, but was not of a very interesting character, the cross-exami- nation of the witnesses for the plaintiff, and the evidence for the defendant going chiefly to show that the defendant had never reduced the rent of the farm to £80 a year. Defendant admitted that Mrs Griffiths had once or twice paid him money, but never any sums amounting to £45. He had been paid up to March 25th, 1897. In cross-examination Mr George asked the de- fendant "Did you tell the plaintiff in December last year that yon would rub backs with him ?, Mr Williams objected to the question, and said that any offer that had been made was made with- out prejudice. In answer to further questions he said he kept his accounts infhis head. On one occasion Mrs Griffiths said to him, "Father wants to know why you don't send him a receipt," and he replied Look here, Lena, if your father wants a receipt every time he sends me a portion of his rent, he had better have it ail back in stamps. (Laughter.) After the adjournment his Honor gave his judgment, and said it would be a great hardship if any judge or arbitrator were to be asked to de- cide between two gentlemen, who kept no ac- counts for four or five years. He believed the plaintiff and his daughter as to overpayments made by them in rent to the extent of £8. He' gave judgment for that amount as well as for £8 claimed by the plaintiff, by reason of defend- ant's failure to plough two fields according to agreement. The other items in the claim could only emanate from the brain of a Pembiokeshire iartner, and he would not give a farthing in res- pect of them. There would be a verdict for £ 10 and the counterclaim would be dismissed. THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT DALE. CLAIM FOR £ 150 DAMAGES. Great interest was taken in the hearing of a case in which JVIrs Matilda Thomas, widow, of Dale, claimed £150 damages from Mr Edmund Lees, rarmer, shopkeeper, and contractor, of Dale, for the death of her husband, Isaac Thomas, who was killed whilst in the service of the de- fendant, on October 18th 1900. The action was brought under the'Employers' Liability Act 1880 and Lord Campbell's Act. Mr Marlay Samson was for the plaintiff, alfd Mr 11. T. P. Williams represented the defendant. '"he facts were briefly there.—On the date in question, the deceased man wa.s in charge of a team of horses, attached to a waggon carrying a gun which the defendant had contracted to re- ] move from the Block House Fort, Milford Haven, to Dale Beach. The chain holding the slipper brake gave way, and the result was that the waggon passed over Thomas, and he sustained fatal injuries. The case for the plaintiff was that I the defendant Jhad been guilty of negligence in not attaching guy ropes to the wheel of the wag- gon, that the chain attached to the w heel was fefoctive and of insufficient strength, and that the waggon was itself unfit for the purpose for which it was used. In the alternative the [daintifi claimed £ 50 damages, from the defendant under Lord Campbell's Act, for the death of her Imsoand, on whom she was entirely dependant. Defendant denied the negligence. The following special jury was sworn to hear the case,—Messrs Edward Heed, Merlin's Bridge Joseph Morse, Swan Square James Rowlands, Old Bridge Samson Payne, North Street and Win. Bartlett, Merlin's Bridge. Counsel having opened the case for the plaintiff, Mr Samsonjcalled his client, who said the deceased received 13s. a week wages, and house rent free, and she got 4s. a week. Corporal W m. George Chapman, Royal Gar- rison Artillery, Pembroke Dock was next called, and said that in October last he was stationed at Dale Fort. On October 14th, he was at "West Block House. Lieut. Anderson was the olficer in charge. They loaded one gun into the Govern- ment swing waggon. The gun was an 80 pounder and weighed just under five tons. The waggon weighed g tons. Mr Lee, and three men were there. There were six horses to the waggon, The deceased man was leading the left hand shaft horses and they proceeded about a mile and a quarter, when they stopped before going down a hill to put on the slipper. Witness wished to mention that before leaving the fort Lieut. Anderson asked, in Mr Lee's presence, it it would be well to take two heavy drag ropes to make fast before going down a bill which wonld be for the purpose ot preventing an accident, if the slipper broke. Mr Lees did not make any answer. W itness put the slipper on when they came to the hill, and suggested to Mr Lee to take off two horses going down the hill. Mr Lees replied that it would be too much a strain on his horses. The waggoo then went on about 80 yards when the links of the drag shoe snapped, and witness gave the order to "Scotch up." One of the men put a "Scotch" under the off side wheel, which had no effect, and the waggon went at a terrific pace. Lee hung on to the rope behind, and the deceased pnd his mate endea- voured to guide the waggon into the hedge on the left hand side. Deceased got jammed between the horses and the hedge, and then, trying to save himself let go the horses, and attempted to climb the bank. He failed to do so, fell back on the ground, and the waggon partially crushed his head just as the men succeeded in Scotching the w bee), and stopping the waggon. In cross-examination witness said that the waggon which was being used for the conveyance of the gun was issued from the government stores, and he considered it was a proper one for carry- ing a gun up to seven tons. Two guns had been carried on it on the previous day in safety. He thought that it would have been safer to have used four horses only instead of six when going down a hill. Four horses had been used the firs^ day, but when six were used the shoe sank into the ground as well as part of the chain. Lieut. R. Darcy Anderson, of the Royal Garri- son Artillery, was also called, and said that the gun was placed on the waggon in his presence, and everything was in proper order. He then suggested that two drag ropes should be taken to lash the wheel, but there seemed to be a general concensus of opinion amongst the drivers that the ropes were not needed. Mr Lee was present at the time, but did not make any reply, On the previous evening he had been at Mr Lee's shop, and seen a telegram from that gentleman to his wife, asking that more men should be sent with the waggon, and although he did not think it was necessary he actually did send men. It was with the object of having the men prove of ser- vice that he suggested the drag ropes. In cross-examination, witness said that the waggon was a proper waggon for the purpose ot conveying guns up to seven tons weight, and the chain was the regulation chain issued with the waggon. After the accident he inspected the broken chain, and found what appeared to him to an internal flaM' in the link. It M'as, however, such a flaw that it M'ould have been impossible to discover from the outside. The defendant had, under iiis contract M'ith the Government, only to provide horses and drivers. This concluded the case for the plaintiff, and Mr Williams, in addressing the jury for the de- fendant, said he was sure they would approach the consideration of the case, and give their de- cision upon what, having regard to the evidence, and the facts proved, were its merits. No one regretted the accident more than Mr Lees did, but when a claim of that sort was made to him he thought he was only doing what a reasonable and prudent man would do in asking a jury to decide the question. It would be their duty to decide the question, and it would be his duty to submit to them that Mr Lees had committed no breach of his duty. The loundation of both the liabilities pleaded against the defendant was that there had been negligence. The duty of Mr Lees towards his servants M as to take reasonable and proper precautious that the work was safely done, and he submitted that Mr Lees had done so They had bad the evidence of Lieut. Anderson, who had admitted that the waggon was the proper one, and not in any way defective. He had also said that the chain that gave way was a chain usually issued. Mr JLees had therefore every reason to be' Ilieve that the waggon and chain were proper. He went on to say that the only additional precaution that had been taken, had been taken at the re- quest of the defendant, even though the military officeis did not think it was necessary. On the previous day two guns had been brought safely down by this waggon, and on the day of the acci- dent the extra precaution was taken at his re- quest. There was a suggestion in the particulars of claim that Mr Lees should have taken the pre- caution of having drag ropes, {.but Mr Lees would tell them in the witness box that he never heard any suggestion of the kind. He (Mr Williams) could not dispute that the suggestion was not made, because it had been deposed to by two wit- flosses, but Mr Lees would say that he did not hear it. They had been told that Mr Lees made no teply, but bethought that it was resonabie to expect that if he had heard it he would have said something. There was, as Lieutenant Anderson said, a general concensus of opinion that drag ropes were unnecessary. Then there was the question as to whether Mr Lees bad acted im- prudently in putting six horses into the waggon instead of four on the day of the accident, but he eMr W illiams) suggested that it was not in any way an imprudent or negligent act. As a mat- ter of fact, in addition to going down a steep hill, the horses with this heavy load had to go up a bill, and on the previous day it had been found that ttie load was a heavy one for a team of four. In going down the hill when the accident oc- curred, the leading couple of horses were not pulling at all, but were being led by a man. He therefore submitted that it was quite certain that the accident could be attributed to that cause. He M'as sorry to be at issue M'ith Corporal Chap- man in one respect, namely, that he suggested to Mr Lees that he should take out the front pair of horses in going down the hill. Mr Lees would say that he did ask the corporal if he considered it safe, and lie replied that it was. Mr Williams went on to say that the appliances were proper, and that there was no defect that he could have discovered. He concluded by quoting the various sections of the act, and asked for a verdict for his client. A legal argument followed between Mr W illiams, Mr Marlay Samson, and His Honor as r 6 i Position and as to the responsibilities of the defendant with regard to the waggon &c. Mr Lees, the defendent, was then called and gave evidence corroborating the statement made by his counsel. He also said that prior to the guns being removed he examined the waggon j and tested every spoke in the wheels. He also ) examined every link in the chain. In cross-examination by Mr Samson he denied that he ever heard Lieut. Anderson suggest that the drag ropes should be taken. Mis Lees was also called and gave evidence as to the receipt of a telegram from her husband on the day the guns were first being removed sug- gesting that men should be provided, and said she showed it to Lieut. Anderson who replied that it was not needed. This was the whole of the case for the defend- ant, and Mr Williams briefly summed up the case for his client. Mr Samson then addressed the jury again on the case, and the widow of the deceased man, M IIO Mas in court, burst into tears. Mr W. Davies George, M'ho M as her solicitor, attempted to soothe her, hut without effect, and His Honor insisted that she should leave the court. It was a painful matter both for himself and the jury and she should leave the court. In company with some female friends Mrs Thomas retired into an ante-room. In the course of Mr Samson's speech the ques- tion of the responsibility of the defendant for tb- condition of the waggon and chain was again raised. Mr Samson argued that they were plart and machinery used by the defendant in the course of his business. His Honor pointed out, however, that the waggon and chain were never lent by theGoven. ment to Mr Lees, but that Mr Lee's contract only provided for the supply of horses, &c. His Honor, in reply to Mr Samson, said he would put the following questions to the jury :— 1.—Were the waggon, chain and plant under the control of the defendant ? 2. Was it the duty of the defendant to see that the waggon and chain were in proper condition ? Did the defendant neglect to take reasonahla precautions under the circumstances in movinn the waggon ? 4.—Was the chain defective, and could defendant have discovered the defect, and did be neglect to remedy it ? 5.—Was the waggon defective ? (His Honor reo marked that the answer to that question must be in the negative). G.Was the defendant negligent iu removing the gun?