The Tenby Observer Weekly List of Visitors and Directory

PLAYING A JOKE ON THE PREMIER. The other morning the official quietude of the Treasury was terribly disturbed. There arrived through the prosaic medium of the parcels post a small deal box about sixteen inches by five, care- fully wrapped in brown paper. It was addressed to the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, Esq. The box went in the ordinary routine to the omniscient Hamilton, who, not liking the look of the parcel, sent for the hall porter to open it. This the porter flatly declined to do he had a large family, and so forth.. Thereupon Mr Secretary Hamilton held a c(; with the chiefs of the Treasury, who d«cui-w.i unanimously that the proper people to investigate the matter would be the police. A light cart with springs was requisitioned, and the terrible little box carefully taken over to Scotland- yard, But it fared no better there than across the road. The Chief Clerk would have nothing to do with it, and called in Assistant-Commissioner Colonel Pearson, who was seized with a happy idea. The Criminal Investigation Department is the proper place for it. So the box was carefully taken over to Mr Munro, who tackled the. terror by the aid of a dozen policemen. For half an hour no one could be found to untie the string; at last a constable emulous of Cole, and with an eye to the Albert medal, boldly cut the twine, and nothing happened. Then the lid was raised with a chisel, and some suspicious sawdust found. A little of this, after half an hour's consultation, was gently placed upon the office fire, when it burnt after the manner of sawdust. This emboldened the police, who had been increased in numbers, and the hero of the occasion thrust one finger deep into the box amid dead silence. He was not blown up; his fino-er came out raihovmed. At last the courage of °the division r.uilied fever heat, the sawdust was poured oat. a small brown parcel dis- covered. Did it contain clockwork ? Anxious ears listened, bat no sound broke upon the official stillness the parcel was untied, and eventually a toy tomahawk, with an inscription attached, was found. It was an appeal to the Premier to "dig up the a,ve o: war, to bury the pipe of peace." The little axe, which, by the way, was well made, was sent over to Downing-street, so Scotland-yard and the Treasury sleep peacefully again upon their respective desks.

THE AFGHAN DIFFICULTY. The ultimatum of the Russian Government was despatched from here on Sunday by a special om- cial in the Foreign Office. The ultimatum should arrive in London this (Tuesday) morning. I understand that the Russian Government de- mands from that of England an immediate answer as to whether it is prepared to accept the first boun- dary proposition of Russia. If the British Govern- ment declines to accept that proposition, the Russian troops on the Afghan frontier will receive nstant orders to march upon Herat.

THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY.-At a meeting of this Society last Tuesday evening, at the University of London, under the presidency of Lord Aberdare, a paper, written by Mr Perkins, who accompanied Mr Everard F. im Thurm in an ascent of Mount Roraima, British Guiana, was read by Mr Freshfield, one of the honorary secretaries. A brief letter from Mr im Thurm to Sir Joseph Hooker, who originated the expedition, was also read, in which the writer, who was buffering from fever and ague, states that the plateau was by no means the isolated spot it was supposed to be, but, owing to the difficulty of bringing up hammocks and provi- sions, it was impossible thoroughly to explore it for r.ithan a short distance. The vegetation was m -t 'nderful, but somewhat scanty and dwarf, j., ,(;.m:ó;L between three and four hundred speci- fe; some living plants. The paper of Ivli Perains, who was present, but suffering from a severe cold, which prevented him reading, dealt with the journey from George Town on the 14th of October last until the return of the party on January 31. The height of the mountain was 8,600 feet, and several smooth pebbles found embedded iii the living rock on the summit pointed to its having been submerged some long passed time. The Chairman explained that the expedition, which had been suggested by Sir Joseph Hooker, had been carried out under the auspices of the Royal Geo- graphical Society, the Royal Society, and the British Association. He had no doubt that it would be followed by other explorations in the same quar- ter. Sir Joseph Hooker said he had no doubt tiiat the results obtained, ethnological, botanical, geolo- gical, and zoological, would more than justify the expedition, which had been so ably carried out by Mr im Thurm and Mr Perkins. A vote oi thanks to the latter gentleman for his paper concluded the proceedings.

CLEARING OUT-CHEAP BEDDING- AND OTHER PLANTS. STRONG Geraniums, Is 6d to 2s per dozen; Dark and Yellow Calceolarias, Is 6d per dozen; Blue Lobelia (Crystal Palace Compacta) and large flowering Ten Weeks Stocks, in pots, Is ,per dozen ;#Lchevorias, 2s 6d per dozen; strong Tomato Plants (large Rrd), Is per dozen; mixed Chrysanthemums, Golden Pyrethrum, Blue Lobelia, Sd per dozen, 4s 6d per 100 also large Plants of Carnations and Perennial Phlox, 3d to 9d eaen; mixed Pinks, Sweet Williams, 2d each; Poljaiitnus, Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Red and White Primroses, Auriculas, Pansies, &c., Id each. The above can be seen and obtained by applying to Miss GRIFFITHS, Green Grocer, Trafalgar Road, Ten by I D. JENKINS, .1 Ladies and Gentlemen's TAILORING and DRAPERY i Establishment, I 5. ST. JULIAN STREET, TBKBY-' I WATCHMAKING AND JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT, I TUDOR SQ,U ARE (Next Door to the Nat. Troy. Bank), TBUBY. CARL J.HOFFMANN, Practical WATCH and CLOCK MAKER, OPTICIAN, GOLD and SILVERSMITH. Watches of every make, including English and Foreign Chronometers, Repeaters, and Duplex Levers, carefully examined. Specialities in Pebble SPECTACLES, Eye Glasses, Folders, Opera nnd Field Glasses. N.B.—The NEW TIME The 24-heur System English Lever Watches are now on view at the above Establishment. Ordinary Watches altered to the New Time at a slight cost. TENBY—IMPORTANT NOTICE. GREAT DRAPERY SALE. JL7 JLt.A JL I.. 0 A JU IMMENSE REDUCTIONS, Transfer of the weU-kriown Drapery Business of Mr. Stephen Davies, I carried on at No. 9, High Street, Tenhy. J. L 0 V IS R I D G IS Having purchased, at an immense Discount from cost price, the whole of the valuable and varied x DRAPERY STOCK Consisting of Household Linens, Carpets, Rugs, Floor Cloths, Mattings, Blankets, Quilts, Sheets, Window Hollands, Curtains, Table Covers and Cloths, Cretonnes, and every variety of useful Furnishing Goods A rare opportunity is offered to Families Furnishing. DRESS MATERIALS In ali the New and varied styles and Fabrics, to he sold regardless of cost Mar.tics, Jackets, Millinery and Costumes, at extremely low rates. Must be cleared. Marvellous Bargains in Hosiery, Gloves, Urnbreiias. Ribbons and Lace v Good s. TERMS CASH-ALL. GOODS HARKED IN PLAIN FIGUEES. THE SHOP WILL OPEN AND THE SALE COMMENCE -On THURSDAY, APRIL 30th, at TEN a.m. I Take Notice—The Tailoring Business carried on at No. 6, High Street, by Mr. Stephen Davies, will be continued. H AX E LL'S HOT EL S. LONDON & BRIGHTON ONLY. LONDON TELEPHONE, 2577. THEY are scarcely one hour's distance from each other. Their several situations are world-known. The London Hotel in the best part of the West Strand. The Brighton Hotel facing the sea, every Room commanding it. The Tariffs of both Hotels are the same:—Apart- ments, 2/6; Drawing-room with Bedroom, en suite, 10/6; 12/6; visitors, en pension, iO/6 daily. No extras whatever. The best breakfast table and table d'hote in London and Brighton. Visitors at either Hotel can patronize the other without any further expense than their railway fares, their Apartments .during their absence being retained without any charge. Every room in both Hotels being protected by The Harden "Star" Hand-Grenade Fire Extinguisher, it is I impossible that any serious accident can occur. I Ready in a few days; demy 8vo., with Map; price 3s. 6d. I A PARSON'S HOLIDAY;" BEING AN ACCOUNT OF A TOUR IN INDIA, BURMA, AND CEYLON, In the Winter of 1882-83. By W OSBORN ALLEN, Vicar of Shirburn, Oxon. Mason, Tenby. "Eef'use Imitations—Insist upon Hudson's." Hudson's ,.if. >- :EXtlC)3Ct of Soap IJ Pure DRY SOAP in fine powder, Lathers freely in Hot or Cold Water, "TALES AND TRADITIONS OF TENBY." IT is intended shortly to issue a new edition of this work, first published in 1858. The boojk has be- come rare, and the publisher of the new edition would feel obliged for contributions of local tales and anec- dotes, as he wishes to make the book as complete as possible. Tenby: Mason," Observer Office. PHOENIX FIRE OFFICE, LOMBARD STREET, LONDON, Established A.D. 1782. Losses Paid over zCI2,000,000, Claims Paid with Promptitude and Liberality. G-EUEEAL STTJPIE^Xj^T GROCERY & PROVISION STORES, TUDOR SQUARE, TENBY. J. G. EVANS, Proprietor. China, Glass & Earthenware Depot The attention of Buyers is called to the following NOVELTIES. Dor LTON's New Natural Foliage, Gold Enriched,. Silicon and Rustic Ware also the New Redclyffe Ware, for painting. Lava and Sarraquimese Ware. The above in a large variety of shapes and ornamenta- tion. THE FOLLOWING SPECIALITIES Views and Arms of TENBY Hand-painted in choice colours, and enamelled on FINEST IVORY PORCELAIN. The new Electric, Orange, Turquoise, Coral and- Crystal Glass. TEA AND BREAKFAST SETS, DINNER AND DESSERT SERVICES. J. G. E. begs respectfully to intimate that all his transactions are STRICTLY FOR CASH, by which system he is enabled to supply GOODS OF THE BEST QUALITY at the VERY LOWEST PRICES. Few Patronage respectfully solicited. Imperial Union Accident Assurance Com- pany, Limited. BUSINESS ESTABLISHED 1868. REGISTERED CAPITAL, £ 500,000. Head Office-32, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON, E.C. PROVISION in case of Accidental Death. Com- pensation for Permanent Disablement. Allowance during Temporary Disablement. Assurances against Accidents of all kinds; against Railway Accidents; against Voyage Accidents; and against Employers' Liability. 6,000 Claims, amounting to £80,000. paid by the Com- any in the last Seven years. ALFRED B. SHELLEY, Secretary. Prospectus on application to the Agents- MR. J. G. EVANS, SUPPLY STORES, TUDOR SQUARE. MR. JAMES BOWEN, RAILWAY STATION, TENBY. COBOURG HOTEL, TENBY. rnHIS well-known Establishment, commanding ex X tensive Sea Views, situated in the centre of the Town, near the Church and Post Office, with spacious Coffee-Room, affords to Gentlemen and Families visiting this delightful Watering-Place the very pes accommodation. Families boarded in the House. Wines, Spirits, &c., all of first-class quality. AN OMNIBUS Leaves the Cobourg Hotel, meeting each Train to and from the Pembroke and Tenby Railway. J. B. HUGHES, Proprietor. "GKOVE HOTEL," ST. DAVID'S, PEM- BROKESHIRE, W. WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR. DELIG HTFULL Y situated, near the shores of St. XJ Bride s Bay. Splendid views. Deep Sea and Trout Fishing Excellent Shooting and Seal Hunting on Ramsay Island. An OMNIBUS leaves the '• CASTLE HOTEL, HAVERFORDWEST, every Tuesday and Satut- J* Four p.m.; BREAK on Thursdays. Fares, &S. OKI. 6&Cfi« Omnibusses, Flies, and Breaks for Pic-nic Parties Telegrams promptly attended to. FRUCA so 0 r VYING IVOR CE STT'P, FIT7TZ S,kT Suldby all Groceri, Oilmeii.ttc. Printed by 1<BANX IS. MASON, at his Printing Office S SlT iPublished by him at the Library, High Stieet-, Tenby, T}iuraaay,Appi 30,1885.