The County Echo

TO LET, HOUSE and GARDEN, to a Ploughman and Caretaker good wages to a suitable man. Apply, Jordanston Letterston. WANTED, Cook-General, early in Octob- er • no dairy must have good refer- ences.-Apply by letter, stating wages, to Mrs Richardson, Cilau Wen, Dwrbach,

Extensions at the Naval Yards in the Far East. The Over-land China Mail for August 8th states :—" One of the largest contracts in the Far East has just been completed by Messrs Punchard, Lowther, & Co. We refer to the extensions which have been going on for some eight years at TLM. Naval Dockyard, and which have now been taken over bv the Works Department of the Admiralty. The I large dock was opened about a year ago, but dredging operations had to be conducted and a preparatory plant to be erected before the dock was ready for use. The dock is 550 feet long at the bottom, 95 feet at the entrance, 70 feet wide on the lloor, and 120 feet at the top, with a depth of water on sill below every low springs of 10 feet. The dock is constructed of cement concrete faced with granite, and the iloor consists of 14 feet of combined concrete and masonry, while the side walls are 37 feet thick at the bottom, gradually diminishing to 10 feet at low water level. The centre of the dock is about 360 feet from the western boundary of Murray Road and the distance from the centre of the dock to the western wall on the tidal basin is 308 feet. The space between the enclosing wall and the dock is occupied by buildings while the Chief Constructor's department will occupy a site lying between the tidal basin and the dock. The wall of the tidal basin is substantially built of concrete and dressed granite. From a minumum depth of 40 feet to low water level the walls consist of con- crete blocks of from five to seven tons weight while the superstructure is made up of mass concrete faced with granite. The entrance to the basin is 165 feet wide. The work of con- struction did not commence until the end of May, 1900, and considerable delav was ex- perienced at the outset by the loss of the contractor's dredger Canton River, which was sunk off the Praya in the typhoon of November, 1900. The total estimated cost of the Naval Yard Extension Works was over ^1,200,000. There are about 100,000 cubic yards of concrete and about 500,000 cubic feet of dressed granite ashlar absorbed in the dock, while the sea wall, which extends to practically a mile in length, is built of concrete blocks founded at an average depth of 45 feet below low water. The large basin covers an area of no less than nine acres, and this will accommodate the largest battleship. Its depth is about 30 feet 6 inches at low water. In addition to this there are timber and steel jetties with embankments, and re- clamation for the War Department. This reclamation was a particularly difficult task, and no less than one million cubic yards of filling, consisting of quarry rubbish, &c., had to be utilised in the work. A tremendous quantity of timber was utilised in the con- struction of the dam and the foundations of the dock. 1 his was obtained from the China Borneo Company. The amount of cement used was also very large—no less than 52,000 tons. The Green Island Cement Company supplied this, and it is satisfactory to record that the cement stood all the tests and showed no signs of deterioration. During the busiest supplied this, and it is satisfactory to record that the cement stood all the tests and showed no signs of deterioration. During the busiest period 01 the extension work some 5,000 employees were at work with a European staff of 50.—Mr A. J. Williams, M.I.C.E. (re- presentative of Messrs Punchard, Lowther & Co.), supervised, and brought to a successful issue, this gigantic undertaking." Mr Williams, it should be mentioned, is a native of Fish- guard.

"LETTERSTON. Fair.—At Dewsland Petty Sessions, held at Mathry on Friday, occasional licenses for the retail of intoxicants at the fair to be held at Letterston on October 19th, were granted to Margaret Howells, of the Traveller's Arms, Puncheston, and to George Thomas, of the Llandeloy Arms. Lecture.—On Wednesday evening last a lecture on "Socialism" was given at Saron Baptist Chapel by Comrade Trainer, of the Independent Labour Party. The Rev B Thomas, pastor, presided and introduced Mr Trainer to the audience. Comrade Trainer made an excellent impression, and was highly interesting and instructive. He conclusively proved up to the hilt that the evils that exist -nt. to-day were the result of bad government.— Many were the questions asked at the end and answered. In proposing a vote of thanks the Rev B Thomas hoped that Mi- Trainer would come again, while in second- ing the vote the Rev D Lewis, Horeb, pro- claimed himself a whole-hearted Socialist and believed in all its tenets, which, if they were only carried out, peace would reign all over the earth.—The vote was carried with accla- mation, and Mr Trainer promised to come again.— Several members were in favour of forming a local branch of the I.L.P., among them being Mr Williams, the fruiterer, who has taken the matter up very heartily.—Con. Trecwn,—Evening classes are formed at the Barham School, and the subjects of geo- graphy, domestic economy, chemistry and wood-work (carpentry) are taken. It is not too late to join any date in October. These classes did well last winter and were highly appreciated by the young men and women of the surrounding districts. Scholastic Success.—We extend our hearti- est congratulations to Miss Rosa Thomas, eldest daughter of the Rev B and Mrs Thomas, on her recent success in passing the examination of the Central Welsh Board. Saron.—The Rev B Thomas, the worthy pastor, conducted service at this place of worship on Sunday morning, while in the evening the Rev Mr Evans, of Pontisbury, Shropshire, who is on a visit to the place, delivered an eloquent bilingual discourse to a numerous congregation. Mr Evans, who has retired from the ministry, is a frequent con- tributor to the Welsh Baptist organ-" Seren Cymru, and is now engaged in historical re- searches connected with the denomination.

• Steamer Wrecked near St David's Head. Early on Monday morning last a large Austrian steamer, with general cargo, bound from Oporto to Glasgow, went ashore on Ramsey Island, near St David's, in a dense fog. The crew of 28 hands saved themselves in their own boats by landing on the island where they were hospitably treated by Mr B. Arnold, the occupier of the island, and later in the day crossed in their own boats to Porthstinan, and thence proceeded to Saint David's. It appears that in coming up the St George's Channel they sighted the South Bishops Light and mistaking it for the Tuskaf on the Irish coast, on bearing away found themselves on the rocks. The steamer is likely to become a total wreck but hopes are entertained that a por- tion of the cargo may be saved. Same of the men were in their bunks when the steamer struck and escaped in somewhat nude state, but they were given clothes on the island.

LETTERSTON Furniture Stores. BEDROOM SUITES FROM E6. Dining Room Suites in Patent Leather, from S4. Dining Room Suite in Saddlebag, from E6 10s. Bedsteads, Palliasses, Wire and Wool Mattresses, Fancy Bamboo Tables, Flower Stands, Fire Screns, and Window Poles, &c. Picture Moulds, Glass, Papcrhangings, Paints, Oil, and Varnish. All kinds of Furniture made to order, also re- Upholstering done on the premises. 0. HARRIES.

DINAS CROSS. The Rev J W Maurice was at Holyhead last week attending the Baptist Union meetings. I Mr Petty, coastguardsman, leaves for Taver- I r gordon, bcotland, on Friday to join II.M.S. Africa, of the Channel Fleet, for a course in signal training. Mrs and Master Petty have become residents of Dinas. A hearty welcome is extended them. Mr and Mrs D George, Rose Place, intend leaving for the United States shortly. Their departure from Dinas is regretted on all hands. Mr D. Harries, Soar Hill, is home from sea for a short holiday spell.—Mr W Williams, Bennett Terrace, came home on Saturday, and returned to Cardiff on Monday to rejoin his ship.—Mr Willie Bennett left for Port Talbot on Thursday to join the four-masted ship I itania, under the command of Capt G Richards, Cilwenen, the vessel sailing on Saturday for Australia. We wish our young friend bon voyage and hope it will prove beneficial to his health. The Titania is owned by Capt Reynolds, Cilweneii.-Capt J Griffiths, of the Temperance Hotel, Cardiff, returned on Saturday, after a very enjoyable visit to his old friend Capt W Phillips, at etybontbren.—Mr and Mrs Ivor Morgan left on Wednesday for Cardiff after having spent three very enjoyable months in the locality, -stopping with Mrs Capt Walters, of Garden Terrace. Drunk. At Kernes Petty Sessions on Thursday—Mr W E Bennett, Capt Harries Capt James (Glanteg), and Mr Dewi Harries being amongst the magistrates adjudicating -David Jones, of Penhwyr, Dinas, was summoned for having been found drunk in the parish of Newport. Sergeant-elect Morgan proved the case and defendant was mulcted in a penalty of 2s 6d with 5s 6d costs. 1 ill 1 hieves 1 rapped.—Elsewhere in this } issue will be found a detailed report of the trial and conviction at Kernes Petty Sessions of the two men charged with robbing the till at the Glan Hotel on the 15th inst. Literary.—A story entitled "Wyres Ned Puw," from the versatile pen of the Rector of Dinas (Rev W Glynfab Williams) appeared on the Welsh page of the Tivyside Advertiser last week. Insurance.—Mr Geo Laugharne, Maesygarn, was the winner of the prize offered by the Law Integrity Insurance Company, Ltd., to its agents in Pembrokeshire for the highest amount of business done in the June quarter.

.LOCAL LICENSING TRANSFERS. At Kernes Transfer Sessions, held at New- port Court House on Thursday, Mr W Evans, solicitor, of Fishguard, applied for the tem- porary transfer of the Star Inn, Dinas Cross, from David Harries to John Jenkinson, stating that he had known the latter for many years, and that he was a very suitable tenant for licensed premises. Superintendant Brinn intimated that there was no police objection and the application was granted. Miss Rachael Joshu made personal applica- ble1 /P&lh&btmn?r? £ y^masfer from herself to Superintendent Brinn offered no objection. Mr E D Jones Is thfelikeiy to be finished now, Miss Rachael, because you had been here ever so many times now for transfers for this same place ? A Magistrate She's going to be married now (laughter). Superintendent Brinn She's retiring from business this will be the final transfer (laughter). Mr E D Jones You're quite satisfied, then, are you ? r Applicant (blushing) Yes, sir (laughter). The application was granted.

Till Thieves Trapped. HOTEL ROBBERY AT DINAS CROSS. FORMER GOODWICK LABOURERS SENT TO GOAL. At Kernes Petty Sessions, held at the New- port Court House, on Thursday—Mr T Colby presiding, and Mr E W Bennett (Dinas Cross), Capt Harries and Capt James (Glanteg) be- ing amongst the magistrates adjudicating- William Clarke and George Turner, labourers employed upon the Fishguard Harbour Works at Goodwick, were charged on re- mand with the theft of a tin bowl containing silver coin, the property of Mr Dewi Harries, J.P., proprietor of the Glan Hotel, Dinas Cross. Prosecutor stated that, on the 15th inst he left home at 2.30 p.m., leaving Dorothy Wil- cox in charge of the business. At about noon he made up the cash in the till to 5/- in six- penny and threepenny pieces. There was also a wooden bowl in the same drawer con- taining coppers to the amount of about 4/ Subsequently he received a few shillings over the counter and placed them in the till which contained between eight and ten shillings at the time of his departure. He believed that there was some large silver included amongst it. He returned home on the following Thursday when the money was missing. In- formation of the theft had been given to the I police during his absence. Dorothy Wilcox, in the employ of the last witness, stated that on the afternoon in ques- tion the two prisoners came into the house at about 5 o'clock and asked for two pints of beer. They gave her a shilling, and she took the sixpence change out of the till, the con- tents of which were then intact. She left them alone in the bar for about ten minutes and, upon her return, they ordered more pints for which they gave her sixpence. When she went to place the money in the till she ob- served that the tin bowl containing the silver coins had gone. In reply to Clarke, she denied that there was another labourer in the room. Replying to Turner, she said nobody was in the bar. He did not ask if a man who was walking round had lost anything. John Rees, butcher, of Bwlchmawr, said that, on the date in question, he saw Clarke come out of the Hotel and go to the rear of the premises. Witness followed him inside upon his return, and stood outside the bar. He heard the prisoners call for a pint of beer each, and saw them throw down sixpence. Later, Dorothy Wilcox told him that the bowl and the money were gone from the till. He was sure that there were only two men in the bar. About twenty minutes later he went to the rear of the premises and there found the bowl produced. Cross-examined, he stated that he previous- ly went into the bar and searched there. Whilst doing so Turner asked him what he was looking for, to which he replied Noth- ing particular," Replying to Turner, she said nobody was in the bar. He did not ask if a man who was walking round had lost anything. John Rees, butcher, of Bwlchmawr, said that, on the date in question, he saw Clarke come out of the Hotel and go to the rear of the premises. Witness followed him inside upon his return, and stood outside the bar. He heard the prisoners call for a pint of beer each, and saw them throw down sixpence. Later, Dorothy Wilcox told him that the bowl and the money were gone from the till. He was sure that there were only two men in the bar. About twenty minutes later he went to the rear of the premises and there found the bowl produced. Cross-examined, he stated that he previous- ly went into the bar and searched there. Whilst doing so Turner asked him what he was looking for, to which he replied Noth- ing particular." Turner explained that witness was the man to whom he had referred in his cross-examina- tion of the previous witness. James Nicholas, of Tygwrid, stated that from 6.12 to 10 o'clock on the evening in question he was in the vicinity of the Glan Hotel. He saw Clarke go to the rear of the premises, and followed him. Clarke passed close to the casks. After his return witness went into the house and found only the prisoners there. Turner That's another person in the bar! Witness added that, when he went into the bar he knew nothing about anything being missing. Thomas Carter Bennett, sub-postmaster, Dinas Cross, said that John Hughes called upon him at about a quarter to six on the evening in question, and, in consequence of what he told him, and knowing that Mr Harries was away from home, he immediate- ly went and made enquiries. Looking through the bar window he saw the prisoners sitting down alone with a pint of beer each and enjoying a little lunch with it. He could not rest in the shop with those two fellows knocking round, so he had a look out of the door and saw Turner going in the direction of the casks at the rear of the hotel. Witness sent John Rees to seek the tin Lowl-,a-d then wired for Constable Morgan. In reply to Turner, he said questioner stood by the casks (where the bowl was afterwards found) for a minutp or two Sergt-elect Morgan stated that, at 7 p.m. on the night in question, in response to a telegram received from the last witness, he went down to Bwlchmawr and visited the hotel at 8 o'clock. He examined the bar and bar-room, and found the window between the two open. There were two chairs near the window in the bar-room. He placed his foot on one of the chairs and his right hand upon the counter, and found that by these means it was possible to reach the till. Acting upon further information received at 10.30 p.m. he arrested prisoners in a shed near Newport. Clarke was asleep but the other man was awake. He conveyed them to the Fishguard Police Court where, on the following morn- ing, they were remanded to those sessions. When charged with the theft Turner said, "I know nothing at all about it," Clarke adding, I don't, either." On the former was found cash to the amount of 6/11 and a cent-piece, and on the latter to the amount ox 4/4. Prisoners, who elected to be dealt with summarily, pleaded not guilty" to the charge, and expressed a desire to give evid- ence on their own behalf. Clarke, sworn, said that on the date in question lie had 5/6 in his pocket before breakfast. He had been working on the new pier at Goodwick at had decided to "jack up his job. He accordingly drew 1/7 which u p j 1 1 was due to him, and sold for I/- a new shovel for which he had paid 2/ He thus had 8/1 in his possession. Cross-examined byJSupt Brinn, he said he had been lodging in one of the huts, paying sixpence a night and buying his own food. After leaving work he went to several public houses, had several pints of beer, and spent all but the 4/4 which was found in his possession. He got drunk, had a sleep, and got up again (laughter). The Supt.: Then you hardly know what became of it ?-I know I spent it. In reply to the Clerk (Mr Picton Evans, of Cardigan) he said he had spent it upon beer, cigarettes and food. Replying to the Supt. he said Turner had been working longer than lie had and had consequently more money. He saw him change half-a-sovereign that day in a public house. He swore that he knew nothing at all of the missing money. Answering Mr E D Jones, he said they were in the hotel for about an hour. Replying to the Clerk he said he drew his money on the Saturday and had 4/- on the Monday night. He made it a rule to sub every day. It was a bit rough working on the breakwater, so he had intended to make his way to Lampeter. Turner, also sworn, stated that he had been working with the platelaying gang at Fishguard Harbour. On the date in question he had decided to jack up his job. When he got out of bed he had between 7/- and 8/- in his pockets, and there was 2/5 due to him at the office. He sold his shovel for 1/3, and when he left Goodwick had between 13/- and JAI- in his possession, this sum including a half-sovereign. He corroborated the remain- der of the testimony of the preceding witness. Proceeding, he said that the first intimation he had of the theft was a man searching round his legs. He asked him what he was looking for, but could not get a satisfactory reply. He did not know anything until the Constable arrested them. He did not see the bowl until it was produced at Fishguard. Cross-examined He had lodged with Mrs Jenkins at Manorowen, and squared up with her before he left. He had had about 35/- in his pocket on the previous Saturday, changed the half-sovereign in the Hope and Anchor at Goodwick on the Tuesday morn- inff. He knew positively nothing about the money missing. By the Clerk: He spent about 6/- or 7/- in drink on the date in question. He had in- tended buying a pair of boots, but he got messing about. Capt James: That's the sliding scale: Spending 6s in three miles. You had forty miles to travel. That would'nt carry you far on the way, would it (laughter). After a lengthy consultation in private, the Bench sent prisoners to goal for 21 days with hard labour.

SCLEDDY. License Transferred.-A t Kemes Transfer Sessions, held at the Court House, Newport, on Thursday, Mr W alter J Vaughan, solicitor, Fishguard, applied for the temporary transfer of the license of the Gate Inn, Scleddv, from William Jenkins to David Thomas, whom he described as being a very respectable person, and eminently suitable to carry on the business. He put in a letter from Mr J C Yorke, J.P., Langton, who stated that he had known the applicant as his next door neighbour for many years, had found him very hard working and obliging, and had no doubt whatever, that he would conduct the house to the satisfaction both of the police and of the residents of the district. Mr Vaughan also put in a letter from the Rev Henry Miles, Rector of Llanstinan, who stated that he had known the applicant for many years as a man of unblemished charac- ter, that he wn. t that he felt that he would conduct the business to the satisfaction of the public. Mr vIames^7-»tofn^ntyphillip, when Mr E D Jones suggested that the Bench had heard enough and, his colleagues concurring, the application was granted. .H

British and Foreign Bible Society. ANNUAL MEETING OF FISHGUARD AUXILIARY. The annual meeting of the Fishguard auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held in the Temperance Hall on Monday evening, there being a moderate attendance. Mr V J G Johns presided. Mr 0 D Jones reported that the annual committee meeting had been held in the Girls' School on the preceding Friday, when the Rev J D Symmonds had resigned the secretaryship and Mr E W Rees and himself had been appointed jointly to the office. On the motion of the Vicar, seconded by Mr T Lewis, the minutes of the committee were confirmed. Mr T Lewis moved that this meeting ex- presses its extreme regret that the Rev J D Symmonds finds it incumbent upon him to resign his positton as secretary to the Auxiliary branch after 22 years' service, and also records its thanks to him for the great labour he has taken while occupying the position." He felt, he said, that it was a resolution the necessity for which would cause considerable regret. He, himself, was most particularly sorry on occasions of that kind when an old and- faithful member felt it incumbent upon him to give up the work. Their late secretary had tilled the office for the long period of something like 22 years, and had, during that period, given most faithful and zealous ser- vice. He was sure that, if there had been anything dear to Mr Symmond's heart, it was that society, and he had taken a deep and keen interest in all that appertained to it. The dearest thing to him was, he believed from his long knowledge of him, that Book which the Society was established to extend and to cultivate. They all regretted deeply his leaving them, and felt deeply graceful from the labour and interest which he had taken in its works, and he was sure that it was only right and proper that this should be recorded upon the minutes of the meeting (applause). The Rev T Garnon seconded briefly in Welsh, and the resolution was carried with acclamation. Mr Symmonds replied feelingly in the I vernacular. The Rev D Ward Williams, the deputa- tion in the course of his address, sketched the history of the Society, and its orign in the absence of a Welsh Bible, and quoted statistics to prove the magnitude of the work now carried on by it. The characteristics of the Bible which it sent out were, he said, that it was pure, without note or comment that it was the cheapest Book in the world, being sold under cost price and that it was the strangest Book in the world—the mind of God and the words of man. The usual votes of thanks followed.

Expenditure of Education in Pembrokeshire. Mr S B Sketch presided at a meeting of the Pembrokeshire Education Committee at Haverfordwest on Friday, when a resolution was received from the Mathry Council asking the committee to exercise strict economy and curtail expenditure in every possible way in connection with the school building and education in general, as the burdens of the ratepayers were becoming so increasingly heavy as to be almost impossible to bear. The Chairman said that children were kept away from school for haymaking and other purposes, and when farmers and their work- men did that the loss in grant was consider- able, and the deficiency had to be made up from the rates. It was impossible for farmers to have it both days. The Director of Education said the per- centage of average attendance for the whole of Wales last year was 87.9, and in Pembroke- shire 83.8,

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NEWPORT, PEM; Important Notice.—Mr D Augustus Davies, chemist, of Newport, has much pleasure in announcing that he lias added an Optical Department to his business. Further parti- culars will appear in our advertising columns next week. A full report of the Sunday School meetings at Caersalem on Sunday last will appear in our next issue. Sessions. Kernes Petty and Transfer Sessions were held in the local Court House on Thursday afternoon and evening, being continued to a somewhat unusually late hour The various cases adjudicated upon will be found separately reported in various parts of this issue. The Rev Isaac Morgan, Vicar of Eglwys- wrw, is accompanying the delegates of the Celtic Festival being held at Brest, in Brittany. Ebenezer.—The quarterly Congregational Sunday School meetings for North Pem- brokeshire are being held at Ebenezer to-day (Wednesday). We hope to be able to publish a detailed report of the proceedings in our next issue. In and out of Town.—Capt J Davies, of the s.s. Harlington, arrived home on Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Miles, of the Commercial Hotel, left on Monday for Mardy and London, where they anticipate spending a pleasant week's holiday. Constabulary Change.— Sergt Morgan, who, after fifteen years service as constable in his native town, has been promoted to Haver- fordwest, bade farewell to his innumerable triends on 1 uesday evening and, early this (Wednesday) morning departed to take up his new duties to-morrow down below." His successor, Constable Davies, of Tenby, is expected to arrive during the course of the day. Revaluation.—A paragraph dealing with this subject and containing much of local interest will be found classified with the Dinas news.

POLICE PRCNIOTION CONSTABLE CONGRATULATED. At the close of the business on Thursday evening at Kernes Petty Sessions, held in the Newport Court House, Mr T Colby, the pre- siding magistrate, said the Bench had learned that day that Newport was to lose the services of Constable Morgan, who was to be pro- moted and removed to Haverfordwest. He thought that they could not let that pass in silence, or without congratulating him upon his promotion. They unanimously agreed that he deserved that promotion, and hoped that he would succeed and do well in Haver- fordwest. It would be a more severe place in one way than that had been, but, even in Newport, a constable required a good deal of presence of mind, and to be able to keep his keep c-iol unrlpr nrnvnjfinc' r.ir- wot have out for promotion, «iiu therefore they congratulated him. upon the fact. Alderman G B Bowen, Llwyngwair, associ- ated himself with the remarks which had fallen from Mr Colby. He had, he said, known Sergeant Morgan for many years, and was convinced that Newport's loss would be the gain of Haverfordwest. Dr Havard said :he people of Newport would miss him very much for he had been with them for fifteen years, and had managed to get along very well, had performed his duties in a very pleasing manner, had kept the place quiet, and had run very few of them in. Police Superintendent Brinn said that, during the three years that lie had acted as Superintendent of that division, he had found Constable Morgans to be a most efficient officer, and he considered that he well deserved his promotion (applause). The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr Picton Evans, of Cardigan), said that, as an officer of the Court, he would like to join in congratulating the ollicer, who had invariably given his evidence with absolute fairness to both sides. He was sure that lie was very much to be con- gratulated. It was often said that policemen were apt to exaggerate things from their own point of view, but on every occasion he had given his evidence with absolute fairness. Mr Walter J Vaughan, solicitor, Fishguard, on behalf of the advocates practising in that Court, and Mr S H Richards Scales, County Echo," on behalf of the Press, also added their congratulations. Sergeant Morgans said lie begged to thank their worships for their very kind remarks, although he did not feel that he deserved them. He also thanked them for the assis- tance and sympathy which they had extended to him during the last fifteen years, and he hoped that he would find in Haverfordwest the same good feeling existing between magis- trates and police as lie had found in that district.

ALLEGED ILLEGAL FISHING. AN EXPENSIVE ADJOURNMENT. At the Petty Sessions, held in the Newport Court House, on Thursday afternoon, Capts James Thomas, West End, Newport, and Capt James Evans, Bettws, Newport, retired master mariners, were summoned at the instance of William Thomas, chief officer of the Milford Haven Sea Fisheries District, for having, at 4 a.m. on the 22nd July, unlaw- fully used in Newport Bay a net of illegal mesh for the purpose of catching salmon and also for having, at the same time and place, caught salmon without being in possession of a licence authorising them so to do. The Clerk (Mr Picton Evans, Cardigan), said he understood that it had been arranged that the hearing of the cases should be adjourned. Mr Walter J Vaughan, soliciter, Fishguard, stated that he appeared for the defence, and opposed an adjournment on the ground that it was only that morning that his clients had received an intimation from Mr Hugh William Howell, solicitor, Lampeter, who was the Clerk to the Tivyside Board of Con- servators, stating that, in consequence of the illness of Capt Thomas, it would be necessary to apply for an adjournment. Mr Vaughan pointed out that it was orly at 10.30 that that letter had been received, and that it had, consequently, been too late to stop him from coming from Fishguard. He had come specially to defend that case, to which he had a complete answer, and he submitted that, if, it were adjourned, the costs of the day should be granted. After some discussion between Mr Vaughan and the Bench, Mr Colby said :—We don't want any more talk about it. Mr Vaughan I am certainly entitled to speak on behalf of my clients. Mr Colby Do you say the letter was received this morning ? Mr Vaughan Yes; at 10.30, and I was here shortly after eleven. I had no intimation whatever, else I should not have come up. Capt James: It is rather a hard case. Mr E D Jones There is a letter written to the Clerk on the 22nd, and there is no reason why this gentleman should not have written to Mr Vaughan's client the same day. Mr Colby It is a hard thing. Mr E D Jones If the case is adjourned we should allow costs, Mr Vaughan I apply for an advocate's fee. The Bench adjourned the hearing until the Fishguard Petty Sessions, and allowed £ 1 is costs against the prosecution.

r COURT LEETE. NOMINATIONS FOR MAYORALTY. To the accompaniment of the quaint cere- monial which has been handed down un- changed, save in language, since Norman days, the Mayor, Alderman and Burgesses of the ancient Borough of Newport assembled in Court Leete at the Llwyngwair Arms Hotel on Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of nominating to Sir Marteine Lloyd (Lord Marcher of the Barony of Kemes) three names as eligible for the office of Mayor during the municipal year 1908-9. His Worship the Mayor (Capt D Jones), wearing the robes and insignia of the civic dignity presided, and there were present Aldermen J Williams, D Havard, M.D., William Rees, John Williams, S Evans, and H R Felix Messrs John Ellis, T Jenkins, W V Thomas, David Luke, and D Lewis Capts Evans and James; the Town Clerk (Mr David Davies, of Cardigan), and the Court Bailiff (Mr Evan Williams). On the motion of Alderman Dr Havard, seconded by Alderman Felix, it was unani- mously agreed that Alderman J Williams be elected as foreman of the jury. The court having been duly constituted and the jurors sworn in, tho Town Clerk explain- ed the business to be transacted. The Mayor proposed, Alderman Dr Havard seconded, and it was unanimously agreed that County-Alderman G B Bowen, J.P., be nominated for the office. On the mot ion of Mr Williams (draper), seconded by Alderman Evans, it was unani- mously agreed to nominate Capt William Jones, of the Ship Inn. The Mayor was re-nominated unanimously upon the initiative of Alderman Felix, seconded by Mr W V Thomas. Alderman Williams pointed out that the Mayor should not have acted as proposer of a nomination. The Town Clerk ruled that it was quite in order. Alderman Williams said he had never known such a thing before it was contrary to the rights, customs and privileges of the Borough. Mr W V Thomas suggested that his wor- ship should be given six months' hard labour for his action in the matter (laughter). A TITLED BURGESS. The Town Clerk read the following letter which he had received in reply to the resolu- tion passed at the last Court congratulating Lord St David's upon his elevation to the peerage Dear sir,—I am in receipt of the resolution you sent to me passed by the Burgesses of the Borough of Newport. Please convey to my fellow Burgesses my apprecia- tion of their great kindess in thus congratula- ting me upon the honour which His Majesty has conferred upon me.—Yours faithfully, St n-M-.i-v- Mr E Junw, ot L'cutour, i'lMiguatd, who had thought of being made a burgess was unable to be present that day owing to absence in London. Alderman Dr Havard Invite him for the gth of November and make a burgess of him at the same time. The Town Clerk He must pay 3s 6d. Alderman Williams When are you going to make him ? Alderman Dr Havard Next court. Alderman Williams That is contrary to law, again. Alderman Dr Havard It has been done. Alderman Williams Many years ago. Mr W V Thomas No lately. Alderman Felix I'm not sure that I wasn't made on the day. Mr W V Thomas I wasn't personal, but I wasn't far off it. After some further slight conversation in the vernacular the discussion dropped. TOWN BAND INSTRUMENTS TO BE RETURNED. Alderman Dr Havard said that, son:e time ago the Court had had some talk about the town band. lie enquired if anything had since been done in the matter. The Mayor said the Court could do noth- ing- Alderman Dr Havard pointed out that the Corporation owned the instruments and the Mayor for the time being was supposed to be the custodian thereof. Considerable discussion ensued, in the course of which it was stated that the instru- IP- ment were first provided by public subscrip- tion, the late Sir Thomas Lloyd giving £ 20, and that they originally belonged to the I.O.G.T. Subsequently it became a town band and ultimately the public committee was merged in the Corporation in 1902 at the same time as the town lights and seats were taken over by that authority. Alderman Dr Havard said they had sworn to maintain the rights of the Corporation, and they ought to move in the matter. The Mayor said he had asked the band master and had been told that it had gone too far to start again. Alderman Dr Havard said it had not gone too far to recall the instruments, and he moved that it be done. Mr D Lewis (as one of the band) said he would be very pleased if the Corporation would take the matter up. The Town Clerk suggested that the Mayoi- might have the instruments brought to his house. The Mayor 1 guess not! (Laughter). Alderman Dr. Havard said he was afraid that some of the instruments had been taken out of the town, to the Works in Glamorgan- shire. Capt Evans said he had been told that one had gone to Canada. Mr D Lewis said he could prove that every instrument was in Newport at the present time. Most of the instruments in use at the present time, with the exception of the big drum, had been bought by the players. Alderman Williams What became of the old ones ? Mr D Lewis: They have all gone away. Alderman Williams: Then Capt Evans is nearer right than wrong. Mr D Lewis: But we handed the new instruments over to the Corporation. Alderman Dr. Havard suggested that Mr Davies, Inland Revenue Officer, was a public- spirited man. He already stored some of the instruments, and would doubtless be willing to provide accommodation for the remainder. It was ultimately agreed that the band- master be requested to ask members to return all instruments to the Mayor, who undertook to look to their storage, it being understood that .they should be immediately re-issuea were the band resuscitated. TOWN LIGHTS. Capt Evans: When are the lamps to be lit ? The Mayor The same time as usual. Capt Evans: When is that ? The Mayor: October, if the moon's not out (laughter). Does that satisfy you ? His worship added that those who gave the least towards the cost of the lamps were the first ones to sing out. The formal proceedings then terminated.

DEATHS. Sept 18th, at Pentop, Middle Mill, Solva, Mr William Evans, son of Mr and Mrs James Evans, aged 23 years. Sept 28th, at Upper Solva (after a long ill- ness), Mr Johnny Beynon, compositor, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Beynon, aged 27 years. ■ 31 BIRTHS Sept 21st, at Lower Solva, the wife of Mr W Ambry, butcher, of a son. Sept 24th, at Boncath, St David's, the wife of Mr H. Evans, of a daughter. of Mr H. Evans, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Sept 26th, at Felinganol, Solva, by the Rev T Davies (pastor), Mr W. H. Davies, of Kite Mountain, Roch, to Miss Blodwen Davies, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Davies, Solva

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