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t. Neyland Licensee Fined At Roose Sessions on Saturday—before Mr. J. T. Fisher (in the chair) and other magistrates —Elizabeth Thomas, licensee of the New Inn, Neyland, was summoned for supplying intoxi- oatingl liquor during prohibited hours at 11.20 p.m. on the 27th ult., and Thomas Lewis, ship- wright, Neyland, and Mrs. Julia Whitford, Neyland, were summoned for aiding and abett- ing by consuming. Mr. F. E. Greathead ap- peared for the defence. P.C. James gave evidence that in company with P.C'. Davies he kept observation on the New Inn on the night in question. They could hear loud talkig in the kitchen. At 11.10 p.m. P,S. Morgan joined them. They tried to open the doors, but found them secured. At 11.20 p.m. Mrs. Thomas opened the side door to turn Thomas Lewis out and they gained en- trance to the house. He accompanied them back to the kitchen, where they saw a glass pint measure with froth on it. Seated near the fire was Mrs. Whitford in a stooping position. Sergt. Morgan went up toward her, and Mrs. Thomas got between them and said, There is nothing here." Sergt. Morgan asked Mrs. Thomas to stand on one side, whereupon Mrs Whitford. took a glass half full of beer from under her coat and threw the contents on the ground. Sergt. Morgan picked up the glass, and they smelled ii and found it had contained beer. Mrs. Thomas, on being asked why she supplied beer after hours, said no one had been supplied since 10 o'clock. Thomas Lewis said that the empty glass was not his, because he only had a cup of tea. Mrs. Whitford said she came there every night for company to Mrs. Thomas, and had been there working that day. Mr. Greathead addressed the court, submit- ting that there was no evidence of beer being ,supplied to Lewis or of consumption by him. His instructions were that Mrs. Thomas was in the bar for some time, and the only thing she carried out of the bar that night was a glass dish containing the day's takings. He sug- gested that was what the constable saw. Lewis as 4 a relative of Mrs. Thomas and was fre- quently in the house after closing hourff as a friend. Mrs. Thomas' husband died about six weeks ago, and as there was no man in the house he assisted her in the work a man gener- ally did about a public-house. He and his wife were often there as relatives and friends and very often they had meals there. As a matter of fact he had a cup of tea for supper there that night, and that was why he was there so late. The bench, after a brief consultation in pri- vate,. fined Mrs. Thomas RI. They gave Lewis the benefit of the doubt and dismissed the case against him. Mrs. Whitford was fined 10s.
ROOSE PATERNITY CASE.I
ROOSE PATERNITY CASE. I At Roose Petty Sessions at Haverfordwest on Saturday, itarthd Morgan, domestic ser- vant, a single woman, of Little Haven, sum- moned Cliffoid Htjrie, farm labourer, of Tre- warren, to show cause, etc. Mr. F. E. Great- head was for complainant, and Col. W. J. Jones for defendant. Complainant stated that the child, a girl, was born on the 27th August last, and was still alive. Defendant was the father. He lived close by when she was in service at Trewarren. They became friendly and he took her home at nights from St. Ishmaels village. The 24th November was one of these occasions. That night,, she and Miss Devonald, her fellow ser- vant, met defendant, and a companion, Clement Griffiths, coming from St. Ishmaels village. They paired off, defendant going with com- plainant, and Clement Griffiths with her friend. The couples separated at the gate going into Trewarren, and defendant had intercourse with witness. On the 14th November defendant came from the village with witness and Grace Devonald, and there was a similar occurrence that night. The same thing happened on the 11th November. On the last occasion a boy • named Hughes was with defendant. Witness did not know where Hughes was. Miss Devonald was with witness on all three occa- sions. After the 24th November witness heard 5 that defendant had got another girl in the same condition as she was in, and she had a 'difference with the defendant on that account. She charged him with it and he denied it, and i it lead to a quarrel between them. Witness P did not then say anything to defendant about her condition. Later on she went over to his home. There was nobody in but him, and she spoke to him about it and he acknowledged it. That was at the end of December. Witness saw defendant many times afterwards but never spoke to him until about the end of April. When she was leaving Trewarren on account of her condition, he came up and asked her not to say anything about it. She said she would tell, but didn't do it. A fortnight before the child was born she wrote to him, but he never answered her. She addressed the letter to him at Trewarren. She wrote him another letter a week before the summons was took out, but she had no reply to that letter either. Defen- dant's father had a housekeeper, Miss Lettice James, and the Sunday after the issue of the summons Miss James came to see witness at her home. Witness did not know whether or not defendant accompanied Miss James on this visit. Defendant, in the box, stated that he lived h at Moor Farm, adjoining Trewarren. His father was manager of Moor Farm for the Trewarren people. The distance between the two places was about 100 yards. It was true he went home with complainant and her companion Qn the three nights in question. On reacing Tre- warren the two girls both went in together. Witness never authorised Lettice James to go and see complainant for him. He knew noth- ing about it until she came back, and he told she had no need to go there at all; it had'noth- a ing to do with him. He denied ever having ? '? connection with the girl. The Chairman announced that the Bench had come to the decision that the defendant waa the father of the child and must pay 6s. per week, together with the usual costs.
Family Notices
— B1BTHS—MARRIAGES—DEATHS. DEATHS. EVANS.—-Mrs Eleanor Evans, of 5, North Gate, widow of Thomas Evans, who died at the above address on November 15, 1919. The funeral will take place on Thursday, the 20th inst., leaving the house at 3 p.m. ? IN MEMORIAM. ? HOWELLS?—In loving memory of my dear f Father, Thomas John HowelLs, who passed away Nov. 12, 1917. -Ever remembered by his son, Len. JOHN.—Ln ever loving memory of Daniel James, the beloved son of Mrs John, late of White House, Brawdy, who died October 27th, 1908, aged 11; also of my dear hus- band, Benjamin, who died Nov. 16th, 1908. —Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his loving Wife and Children, Peaceful be your rest dear ones, 'Tis sweet to breathe your names; In life we loved you very dear, In death we do the same. DAVIES.—In loving memory of Edith, the beloved wife of William Davies, 21, Dart- mouth Gardens, Milford Haven, who passed f away Nov. 16, 1918. -Ever remembered /by her Husband, Sons, and Daughter. She is not dead but sieepeUl, A sleep how calm, now blest, When Christ the spirit keepeth y The wearied frame hath rest. "Not my will, but Thy will be done." DA VIES.-In loving memory of Edith Davies, the beloved daughter of James and Mar- garet Gale, who died Nov. 16th, 1918. -Fondly remembered by her Father, Mother, Sisters, and Brothers i HASTINGS.—In loving memory of our litrte i Annie, beloved child of Frank and Jesoie Hastings, who died Nov. 22, 1918, aged 22- • > years. ? ?Suffer little children to come unto Me." I Gilford Haven. v
J THE IDEAL CITY.
J THE IDEAL CITY. I MAYOR'S SUNDAY AT HAVERFORD- WEST. I I REV. W. R. LEWIS'S INSPIRING SERMON. The Mayor of Haverfordwest. (Councillor W. G. Rowlands), accompanied by the mem- bers of the Town Council and Corporation officials, attended divine service at Hill Park on Sunday morning last. The mayoral pro- cession included members of the borough police force under D.C.C. James, the Fire Brigade under Capt. Roberts, and the Boys' Brigade under Sergt.-Major Pearce. The service at Hill Park was deeply im- pressive. As the mayoral procession entered the church, the organist, Mrs Jack Edwards, played the National Anthem. Appropriate hymns had been selected. The pastor, Rev. W. R. Lewis, has seldom been heard to greater advantage than in his sermon on Sunday morning. Throughout, the discourse breathed the spirit of a high ideal. It was based on John's vision of the Holy City in Revelations. At the outset he pointed out that the three recognised centres of the', life and activity of a nation were the home, the church, and the state. Dealing with the third aspect, he emphasised, firstly, that there was an ideal city; secondly, that the ideal city had been revealed; and thirdly, that it was our duty and privilege to translate that ideal city into the actual life of the, community. THE MAYOR. I Postulating the existence of God, lie said that God was working out His own plan and pur- pose on this earth. Although there were things that made us sometimes to think that this world was but a world of chaos and dis- order, we might be sure that, however power- ful the forces of evil, God intended to have His ideal realised in this world. The whole universe was working for the realisation of that "far-off divine event," when everything would be brought together to that final con- summation of God's ideal society. Our duty was to co-operate with that Divine ideal. Then our work would not be in vain. His prayer was that the mayor and corporation would believe in the depths of their souls that God had His plan for the ages, and that they would endeavour to co-operate with Him in the realisation of that great ideal city. The ideal pity had been revealed. John was one of those men who had caught a vision of the ideal. A councillor needed to be in- THE MAYORESS. spired. They might sfudy political economy and town planning, they might travel the whole world, but unless they had a flash of inspiration heaven. would remain for ever beyond their ken. If inspired, if possessed by the Holy Spirit, there would come into their lives moments on, the mount, when they felt lifted out of themselves, and then they could comprehend the invisible things of life Cramped in the valley they could not take in the great ideals of lite. On the mountain vision became wide, perception perfect, and the view clear. Especially did lie say that town councillors who had been entrusted with a great responsibility, needed to have a clear, vision of the ideal city. It would save them much misery if tEey were actuated by a high ideal of civic life. | DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. This would bring about a better feekng- the feeling of friendship—the only feeling in which they could work for the realisation of the ideal.. For it was their duty and privilege as citizens, especially as councillors, to trans- late that vision into the actual. Translate what? Here" he should like to emphasise three things. The first thing that struck them was the unsurpassable beauty of the city. The greatest thing-th-e mayor and corporation could do for Haverfordwest was to endeavour to translate into the life of their community this vision of the beauty of the city. There were things on the negative side which they ought not to permit to exist. When they understood things better they would perhaps find that the spiritual and the material were but two phases of the same thing. Surround- ings had an effect on the mind, heart, and character of the people, and he believed that dilapidated buildings had an unconscious effect upon our sense of beauty. To make the town beautiful | all dilapidated buildings and ugly ruins which marred the beauty of the streets should be removed. He should like to see the Town Council meeting in one of the most beautiful buildings in the town. Their work was worthy of it, and he believed it would have a useful effect on public delibe- rations. Referring to the housing scheme, he was glad to read that the Town Council had been complimented on the advanced stage of their scheme, and he hoped that before lotig it would be an accomplished fact. When they saw the buildings erected they would believe that the councillors had caught a vision of the ideal city, and were translating it into the actual life of the town. He had every sym- pathy with those who advocated open spaces, and he thought it would be a great advantage to Haverfordwest to have a public park, where children could play without danger. It would also help to form their characters. 1- CENTRES OF LIGHT. v He also Believed in well-lighted streets, but he also believed in light in another sense. Haverfordwest was fortunate in naving excel- lent elementary and secondary schools—cen- tres of light. He referred to another centre of great light. They had now a nucleus of a great and historic library, and theirs was the opportunity of making this one of the most unique libraries in the whole of Wales. He knew how the corporation were limited by the statutes, but he believed there were men in the council who believed so much in the lightil that shone from the ideal that they would not (Continued at foot of next column).
I NEYLAND.
I NEYLAND. I NEYLAND PROFITEERING TRIBUNAL. A meeting ot the iveyiana vrontecring Tribunal was held on Monday evening, when the following members were present :-Mr W. E. Evans, C.C., J.P. (chairman), Mrs Owens, Messrs. L. Wheeler, C. Baker, R. Aldridge, E. Jones, T. W. Evans, and Edwin J. Lloyd. There were three applications for the post of clerk-Messrs. W. Clayton, Bellvue Street, A. Mathias, Kensington Road, and F. W. Reeves, Kensington Road. The three are ex-service men. Mr Reeves was appointed to the office.
I New Hejfland Magistrates*
I New Hejfland Magistrates* MR. W. E. EVANS. Mr Walter Evans, one of the newly created county J.P,'s, is an old Neyland boy. He is a son of ex-Councillor Wm. Evans, Bellvue Street, and was educated at Neyland Boys' School under the late Mr W. G. Aswell, and after a short period at Pembroke Dock School he entered the dockyard on July 6th, 1897. He was fourth on the list of 119 candidates for 19 places. After completing his appren- ticeship he went for a few years to Gibraltar. At Pembroke Dockyard he now holds the position of chargeman of fitters.. A man of many parts, Mr. Evans was elected to a seat on the Urban District Council in 1912, and is chairman this year; he is district secretary to the A.S.E., secretary of Chargemen Associa- tion at Pembroke Dockyard; is a member of the Pembrokeshire County Council, chairman Neyland Trades and Labour Council, chair- man Neyland Profiteering Tribunal, member of Neyland War Pensions Committee, repre- senting the A.S.E., overseer of Neyland for 2 years. He is well known in South Pembroke- shire as a musician and elocutionist, and won various prizes at local eisteddfodau. He has never been beaten reading music at first sight. Mr. Evans is conductor of several choirs as well as choir master of the Congre- gational Church, Neyland. He is a Noncon- formist and a local leader of the Labour Party. MR. JAMES HIER. I Mr James Hier, whose name has also been added to the Commission of the Peace, is a native of the town of Neyland, and succeeded the late Mr David Harries in the grocery and bakery business. He was elected on the Urban Council in 1907, and was chairman in 1913. His extensive knowledge of business and finance has often proved of great value to the council. Mr Hier has always identi- fied himself with all public affairs of the town. He was for several years a member of the old parish council of Neyland and Llanstadwell, a member of the Neyland Group of School Managers, chairman of the Neyland Towns Improvement Association, and trea- surer of the Regatta Committee. He is a staunch Nonconformist and a Liberal.
LONG, BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY HAIR…
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--LLANGWM.
LLANGWM. The mortal remains of Mrs. M. Brock, Mill Street, were laid to rest in the Llangwm Cemetery last Saturday afternoon, when a large number of friends assembled to pay -their last tribute of respect to a highly re- spected resident. The cortege left the house of the deceased at 3 p.m., and as a mark of sympathy blinds were drawn in every house en route. There were many beautiful floral tributes? The Rev. W. Griffith officiated. The hymn "When our heads are bowed with woe" was sung, and after the Lesson "Ye holy angels bright." Before the cortege left the church Handel's "Dead March" in Saul was played by Miss M. J. Davies, the organ- ist, the congregation reverently standing. The chief mourners were:—Miss L. Brock (daughter); Mrs G. Cousins (daughter); Mr J. Brock Pembroke Dock (son); Mr and Mrs G. Brock, Llanelly (son and daughter-in-law); Mr W. Brock, Pembroke Dock (son); Mr and Mrs R. Brock, Johnston (son and daughter- in-law) Mr J. Cousins (son-in-law); Mr H. Brock, Pembroke Dock (grandson). The de-, ceased. who was 73 years of age, was the last of the ancient Grimes family of this neigh- bourhood.
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A somewhat sensational paternity case was heard at Roose Petty Sessions on Saturday. The complainant was a girl of 16 and the de- fendant a married man of 61. Col. W. J. Jones appeared for defendant, but complainant had no legal assistance. Florence Mary Rhead, of Rosepool, and for- merly of 2, St. Bride's Road, Littfe Haven, was the complainant, the defendant being Thos. Jenkins, of Broad Haven. The complainant, a smtLll, slightly-built girl, stated that she lived with her mother, a widow. The defendant, Thomas Jenkins, was the father of her child,' a, girl, which was born on the 6th October last. She met defendant up on Harold- ston Hill when he was acting as a coast watcher. She went up to Haroldston on a. message and had to pass defendant's hut. As she was crossing a field near the hut he waved his hand to her and she went over to him. It only hoppened once; never before nor afterwards. She did not remember when she first told about it; it was a long time after. Her brother, who was 13 years of a ge the pre- vious day, was with her at the tune. Cross-examined: Her brother was not in the hut with her, but he was at the house. The hut was on Haroldston Hill. No one saw her go into the hut or come out.. She never passed the place afterwards. By the Court: She did not remember the day, but it was in the first week in Jaanuary, be- tween 2 ami 3 o'clock in the afternoon. John Isaac Rhead, complainant's brother, stated that he was 13 on Thursday. He saw defendant at their home. Defendant sent wit- ness on- a message and stayed there until he came back. Witness brought the wrong mess- age and defendant sent him back again. The message was after some corn to Haroldston. Witness was away about quarter of an hour. Defendant came to their house atLittle Haven. Mr. Jenkins and witness's sister were the only ones in the house, his mother being out. When witness came back Mr. Jenkins was still there, and he said witness had brought the wrong answer and witness had to go back I again. Witness was away quarter of a hour again. They lived at 2, St. Bride's Road, then. The time of year this occurred was in January. Complainant's mother stated that just after this happened defendant came into the house and wanted to know what was the matter with Florrie; what had he done to her as she would not give him a civil answer outside when he spoke to her. This occurred in January. Col. Jones: That has nothing to do with it. The mother: There is the child, sir, and she favours him. (Laughter). Col. Jones submitted there was no corrobora- tion, and on the suggestion of the court called defendant. Defendant denied that he ever had connec- tions with complainant, who never came up to the hut in the beginning of January, as she alleged. He stated that he was not on duty there from the 29th December until after the end of January, except on one day, the 14th January, as could be seen from his log books, which he handed up ti. the bench for their perusal, explaining thit his books iial f1 tally with those of the watcher on the opposite hill He was accustomed to go to complainant's house when her father was alive. After the father died he went in occasionally to light his pipe in a friendly way, He had sent the boy in the message in March. He repeated that he had no connection with the child whatever, declaring that he had grandchildren older, and had a wife. No, sir, he cried, in a loud voice and with a dramatic jesture, "J am innocent of this crime." Defendant,-who was evidently labouring under intense excitement, reasserted his innocence several times and had to be called to order. By the Court: The only time he was on duty in the hut during January was on the 14th of that month, from 4 o'clock in the morning until 12 noon. The Clerk: When did you make up this book ? Defendant (indignantly): Make it up, sir. The Clerk: Did you put it down from day'to day, as it hoppened? Defendant: Oh, yes. The mother, who several tinWs interrupted- defendant while he was giving evidence, said that she had to get the parish to wurse her other children, apd it was a "downright shame" that the parish would have to nurse defendant's child. Defendant: It is not my child. The Chairman I am afraid there is not suffi- cient corroboration. We shall have to dismiss the case.
Farm InstituteI
Farm Institute PRQPOSED ACQUISITION OF SEALY. I HAM ESTATE. Several matters of importance were dealt with by the Pembrokeshire Small Holdings Oommit- ttee at Haverfordwest on Saturday afternoon. Mr. J. Howard Griffiths presided, and the other members present were:—Sir Charles Philipps, Messrs. S. B. Sketch, J. Thomas (Hodgeston), R. S. Wade, D. Dundas 'Roach, E. P. Harries, John Bowen, V. J. G. Johns, Jos. Watts, J. C. S. Glanville, and J. L. Llewellin. A report was received from the acquisition sub-committee dealing with the proposed pur- chase of the Sealyham Estate (500 acres), Little Nash (215 acres), and Gwyndi Farm. It was stated that the proposal was to acquire Sealy- ham for a Farm Institute and small holdings, and that it would be for the sub-committees to arrange what portion should be retained for a Farm Institute. The house, a large one, was said to be very suitable for the purposes of a Farm Institute. Mr. D. Dundas Roach pointed out that the land retained for a Farm Institute should be suitable for experimental purposes. There would be only one Farm Institute in the county, but for small holdings they had their pick all over the country. Sir Charles Philipps thought the poorer land would be quite good enough for a Farm Insti- tute inasmuch as they would be able to show how it could be improved. Mr. Jos. Watts thought the place very suit- able for a Farm Institute, and that the offer was one which should be taken advantage of. The worst of the land was quite suitable for small holdings. It was stated that there were 131 occupiers on the Sealyham estate, and Alderman Harries asked whether it was proposed to turn out all these tenants. Mr. Jos. Watts said the re-letting would be a m tier for re-arrangement. ThA Clerk mentioned that if the committee acqcl uu?i id land for small holdings they would be required to give preference to ex-service men. Aiaerman Harries expressed opposition to the policy of turning out tenants of small hold- ings to put the others in. They were doing that in Glamorganshire, and it had raised a big out- cry. What they wanted was to create more small holdings rather tItan to change the ten- ants of existing holdings ir Charles Philipps said it was a wicked thing to turn out men who were fanning well in order to put others in. It was utterly op- posed to British feeling. Mr. Jos. Watts said that without disturbing the present holders they would be able to create ? few more small holdings. It was understood that the agent, Capt. James, would make further inquiries and report. I T' BIG PRICE FOR A FARM. it was reported that in the case of a farm recently acquired by the committee for t3,OOO the best offer made for it was E100 a year rent, whereas it could only be let at R,160 a year without a loss. Mr. Dundas Roach asked whether it was true that the same farm 18 months ago was sold for 41,800. A member said he had a bona fide offer for the farm at £3,000 if the committee were pre- pared to sell it.—The matter was dro-DDed. I COMPENSATION FOR DISTURBANCE. capt. James reported that a farmer at Llysy- fran, who had received notice to quit, was claiming compensation for disturbance and for improvements.
I MILFORD HAVEN.
I MILFORD HAVEN. Grand Dance at the Masonic Hall, Milford Haven, Wednesday, 26tb iost. Latest dances. Music and Floor ideal. Cafe. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission 2s.—Advt. Death of Mra Nash, Dewsland Street.-We deeply regret to announce the death, which took place on Monday, November 10, of Mrs Nash. of Dewsland Street, at an advanced age. The deceased lady had only been laid np for a abort time, and the news of her death was a heavy blow to her many friends. Mra Nash first came to Milford Haven many years ago from 'he Narber'b district, and assisted her brother, the late Mr. B. Hodges, iu the conduct of iii-i large drapery business, then carried on In the premises now occupied by the R.N. Deep Sea Mission and Star Supply Stores. On her marriage to tue late Mr J. D. Nash of Rosemarket she left the town and lived at Neyland, bat on his death returned and with her neice, Miss Hodges, resided here to the end. She was a most devoted member and class leader of the Wesleyan Church. Deep sympathy will be telt for Miss Hodges in her bereavement. The funeral took place on Friday, a short service at the Wesleyan Church preceding the interment at Steynton Churchyard. The Rev. E. J. I. Bradford conducted both services. The Cinema.—On Thursday and Friday Grangers will present a film version of the great spy play Inside the Lines that recently appeared with each success at the Apollo Theatre, London. The first episode of the latest Transatlantic Serial, Elmo the Mighty," will also be shown, featuring Elmo Lincoln and Lucille Love. On Saturday William Fox will present Peggy Hyland in -The girl wi?b no regrets," and Eddie Polo in the Circus King. On Monday next Mabel Normand will star in a Stoll-Goldwyn super "Joan of Plattsbnrg." We must draw our readers' notice to the coming big attraction which will shortly be seen at the Cinema, Sporting Life," an artcraft de luxe super production. It is the greatest of all Drury Lane dramas, and this most tbrilling and wonderful picture will be seen during next month. Milford Haven Indastriat Society.-Tbe quarterly meeting of the Milford Industral Society was held on Thursday last. In presenting the quarterly report, the President, Mr W. C. Boutchir, said the members would be hapi y to know that the Society bad never been so strong as it was at the present time either from e financial, or a trade point of view. He was able to report that the Society during the last quarter bad repdid the latst £100 loan, and they could now congratulate themselves that not only were they free of loans but they bad a considerable sum of money in hand at the Bank, notwithstanding the fact that the Society had paia out nearly 9100 in dividends and withdrawable shares. The membership had increased 23 per cent, and the registered customers 30 per cent, and during the last month (since the appointment of Mr Wm. Lewis as manager) the takings had increased over 25 per cent so that the members could confidently look toward to the future, and might, be thought congratulate themselves on the present sat- isfactory position of the Society. (Applause). Mr. Hunt was elected treasurer in place of Mr. Guest, who had left the town. Messrs. Mybiil ana Warlow were elected on the committee. A free drawing then took place amongst all present for a dozen prizes. The question of a coffee supper or dinner was referrea to the Committee for con- sideration, expression being made that it was hoped the coffee supper held last year would be made an annual affair. The Picture Palace.—At the Picture Palace, Robert, Street, Mr Phelps has arranged a fine run of films, featuring the best picture acting possible.—(See Advt.) Neyland Ladies' Choir at the Central Hall. —The popular Neyland Ladies' Choir paid an- other visit to Milford Haven on Thursday evening and gave a first-class concert at the Central Hall. Much praise is due to Mr Myers, who has the choir under splendid control. Miss Evie Davies was the accom- panist. Winter Lectures.—The second of the series of lectures under the auspices ot the Y.M. C.A. and organised by a local committee will be given on Wednesday eveiiing next, Nov. 26, by Mrs Herbert Lewis, M.A., of London, wife of the First Lord of the Treasury: Sub- ject, "Folksong and Folklore." The admission for the course of five lectures by eminent lecturers is 2s. 6d.-Advt. I "MILFORD ARBITRATION. I The Court of Arbitration set up by the Ministry of Labour by the agreement with the trawler owners on the one hand and the skip- pers, mates and deck hands of Milford Haven and Swansea on the other hand, was opened at Swansea on Friday last. Tne award will be given in due course. I TIMBER FIRE ON MILFORD DOCKS. I A stir was caused at Milford Haven on Sunday night, when it was reported that the huge stacks of timber on the Dock sidings had caught fire. Fortunately a timely dis- covery was made by the Docks police and a patrol. In a short time the Town Fire Bri- gade, Dock police and employees were at work, and after an all night's task succeeded in locating the outbreak. Had not the dis- covery been made so early thousands of pounds worth of timber might have been de- stroyed. The cause of the fire has not "been ascertained. Mr J. H. Llewellin, Hamilton Terrace, a Qualified Ophthalmic Optician, is in atten- dance daily, and will be pleased to advise any- one whose eyesight is defective also to pro vide Spectclaes (if such are neoessary) after a thorough and careful testing.
I nH WALWYN'S CASTLE.I
I n H WALWYN'S CASTLE. ieace Mugs.—After the Peace Day rejoic- ings a considerable balance of cash was left in hand. This has now been expended in Peace mugs which have been distributed Mr Sandland, The Schoolhouse, to all children and every household in Walwyn's Castle and Robeston West. An active committee con- sisting of Mr J. Davies (Silver Hill), Mr Rees, Miss Bowen, Miss Edwards (Solbury), { and Mrs Ormond, with Mr Jenkins (Solbury) as chairman, and Mr Sandland secretary, have canvassed the parish, and with only three ex- ceptions every householder responded to the call, with the result that JE25 has been col- lected for presentation to the sailors and sol- diers of Walwyns Castle who took part in the late war, The presentation has taken the form of a pocket wallet with cash en- closure.
I-TIERSCROSS.
I TIERSCROSS. Memorial Service.—At a memorial service at Tierscross Chapel, the Rev. J. D. Wil- liams unveiled a tablet which had been erected in the chapel commemorating the names of the following who fell in the Great War:— W. J. -Thomas, Tierscross; E. Thomas, Rob- eston; W. Harries, Bulford; and W. H. T. Davies, Bulford.
RAPID PROMOTION OF BANKI MANAGER.
RAPID PROMOTION OF BANK MANAGER. We are pleased to hear that Mr. W. Scur- lock, previously of Haverfordwest and Milford Haven, has been appointed manager of Gor- seinon and Pontardulais branches of Lloyds Bank. During the war Mr Scurlock had charge of the Milford Haven branch during the absence of Major Price on military duties, and last August, on leaving to take up the managership of the Porthcawl branch, he was presented by the members of the St. Davids Lodge of Freemasons with a rhagnifieent case of cutlery. We congratulate Mr. Scurlock on his rapid promotion.
, Milford Haven.-
Milford Haven. Cinema, Milford Haven.—Coming shortly, the greatest of all Drury Lane dramas, "Sporting Life." Wednesday, Nov. 26.—Lecture at the Cen- tral Hall by Mrs Herbert Lewis, M.X., Lon- don, "Folksong and Folklore." Thursday, Nov. 27.-Parish Church Social at the Masonic Hall. Dec. 4.—District Nursing Association An. nual Ball at the Masonic Hall. Tuesday, Dec: 9.-Milford Haven Male Voice Party give a grand concert at the Central Hall. Jan. 22.-Grand Concert at North Road Baptist Church. Particulars later. Don't clash. Feb. 26th, 1920.-Grand Sale of Work. etc., at the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Priory Road.
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iiiat the death is announced of Mr. T. George, formerly county surveyor for Pem- brokeshire and Carmarthenshire? That he retired on a pension from both county councils in 1893? That Fishguard people are thankful that the street lamps have been lighted at last? That the latest craze in Fishguard is "Raffles" ? That as many as six different tickets for Raffles were/ offered to one shopkeeper the same day ? That the other day a certain person lost a purse at Fishguard containing money and a large number of Treasury notes? That the purse was found by Two boys who returned it to the owner intact? That they were rewarded with TIíe magnifi- cent sum of 2d. ? That such generosity is overwhelming? That the attendance at the meetings of the Fishguard and Goodwick Trades add Labour Council is very unsatisfactory ? That only a round dozen attended an im- portant meeting at Fishguard on Saturday evening last? That Mr 4. W. Cook (Labour) has been re turned for the Pembroke Town Council (Pater Ward) by 1,034 votes against 896 cast for Mr John Grieve? That Lord St. Davids is on a visit to Buenos Ayres ? That a dastardly act has been playecl on Mr Ernest Holt, the driver of the Post Office motor van between Haverfordwest and St. Davids? That recently he refused an offer of F.24 each for two valuable Sealyham dogs? That a few mornings ago he found the two dogs lying dead in their cub? That an examination by a veterinary sur- geon showed that death was due to poisoning? That there was general disappointment that the Haverfordwest Town Band did not turn out for fhe civic procession last Sunday? That Ald. E. P. Harries tells us that there are some things which even he doesn't Know anything about? That one of these, he says, is land? That it has been decided to hold a horticul- tural show at St. Davids next August? Txiat- the Milford Haven branch of the Com- rades of the Great War, which has done valuable work, are organising a sale on Sat- day next, St. Dunstan's Day? That Milford Haven people will have the opportunity of showing their appreciation of and thanksgiving for the heroes who gave their sight in the cause of Freedom and Right? That the campaign will be conducted by the Girl Guides under the leadership of Miss Williams I
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SUGAR PRICES. (To the Editor of the "Telegraph. ") Sir,—Under the heading "Sugar Prices" there is a report in last Friday's "County Guardian" of the meeting of the Food Control Committee for Haverfordwest and District. As we are the wholesalers mentioned in the meeting perhaps you will allow us a few lines in self-defence. It appears we charged Mr Willett, St. Nicholas, 64s. for sugar delivered, instead of 62s. 6d., or, in other words, we charged him 4 per cent. instead of Ii per cent. In going over our books we find that we have charged altogether eight customers the same price, all of them being on the very outer fringe of our delivery, 16 to 18 miles away. 62s. 6d. leaves us the very handsome profit of Ii- per cent.—3|d in the zL. A publican would get more than 3td on a glass of whisky or a pint of beer. We had the right to charge interest at the rate of lid in the £ for every 14 days, so that a 56 days account would come -to 64s. all the same. (We have not begun to charge interest.) The condition of being able to charge interest is that it must be done at the bottom of the invoice, and as we presume the whole amount of the invoice would be so charged it would be very much worse for the customer. Altogether we have 70 shops re- gistered with us for sugar—most of these for less than a full bag per month. For broken packages we are allowed, it appears, to charge 2s 6d per cwt extra for packing, string, etc., which in some cases would make the price 65s., but we have never charged more than 64s. for the longest distances, while shorter distances would be charged in pro- 2 per cent. is no proflt portion. The glorious Ii per cent. is no profit at all when we state that because of delays on the railway we nearly always have to pay for sugar 7 to 14 days before we see it, and as we continue the old terms of credit, the 11 per cent. is more than eaten up in bank charges. We pay nearly 3 per cent. of qur turnover in wages, not to mention the up- keep of lorry, and van, and car, and three or four horses-. Why the grocers should be treated in such a niggardly fashion we fail to understand, especially as almost all other trades seem to be having the time of their lives. Customs duty for last year amounted to nearly 140 million sterling, the principal part of which is paid by the grocers of the United Kingdom, who have afterwards to col- lect it from their customers, and when a bad debt comes to a grocer about 20 per cent. of it is for duties which he has paid on goods sold. The publicins pay a less amount in excise duty, and yet "The Trade" are the spoilt children of the Government. We have nothing to say about Mr Willett, beyond that we cannot comprehend why he should have sold his sugar at 7d. per lb. (which left him almost no profit), while all the other outlying villages in the county, and some of the towns, sold at 71d., which left them a decent profit.- Yours truly. I WM. JOHN AND SON. I Haverfordwest. Nov. 18:
I The New Magistrates.
I The New Magistrates. I FISHGUARD'S DISAPPOINTMENT At a meeting of the Fishguard Urban Council on Monday evening, Mr. J. Phillips, referring to the new list of county magistrates, said that J.P.'s were going "Very cheap all over Pem- brokeshire. He noticed that the son of the county M.P. was in the list, but there were men in Fishgtiard—business men and working- men—who were well also worthy of the honour. He desired to know who constituted the advis- ory committee to the lord-lieutenant. He could enlighten them that there were a few in Fish- guard who had been left out. Mr. O. D. Jones complained that Fishguard had again been left out in the cold. He under- stood that at the Coronation all the chairmen of the urban district councils were elevated to the bench, but on that occasion Fishguard was overlooked. He did not wish to advocate any man's claims, but there were undoabtedly men in Fishguard who had devoted their time, money and energies to helping their country during the war; men who had shown a deep sense of public duty, but their work had not been recognised. Mr. Jones furth"r stated that out of three large communities of Welsh people in Fishguard, viz., the Hermon,. Tabernacle, and Tower Hill chapels, not a single Nonconfor- bist had the honour to sit on the bench. Mr. B. G. Llewhelin said that Sir Evan Jones's son well deserved the honour if anyone did. He had fought for his country, and had two of his brothers buried on the battlefield. He agreed that Fishguard ought to have the same consideration as other districts, and ex- pressed the hope that that consideratioil would come. Mr. Maurice: Why under the canopy of Heaven does Mr. Jones come here to the coun- cil meeting to speak of sectarianism ? Mr. J. R. Roberts thought the matter was not with discussion. It was foolish to bring sectarianism into the question. Mr. Jones: Being a Nonconformist should not be a disqualiifcation.
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J THE IDEAL CITY.
(Continued from preceding column). I allow any financial difficulties to nmaer mem from realising in Haverfordwest one of the greatest and most: beneficial libraries in the whole of the Principality. Mr Lewis also commented on the fact that the ideal city had' no temple. Nothing was secular; every tiling was sacred. There would be no Baptists, no Congregationalists, no Weslevans, no Church of England there. They were all one: Referring to the last municipal election, the preacher said he was glad that that great organisation, the Comrades of the Great War, had succeeded in getting repre- sentation, and, he hoped the time was not far distant when that other great hodj that was unsuccessful at the last election would also be represented, because as all classes were repre- sented, and as they took note of the different aspects of life, they became 'more and more like unto the ideal city. In conclusion Mr Lewis dealt with the holiness of the city. Character, he said, exalteth a city, and the moral example of councillors had its effect on other citizens. It was his prayer that this community of ours would become known throughout the whole country as a town filled with the holiness of the ideal city. At the Council. Chamber a very heariy vote of thanks was passed to Mr Lewis for his excellent sermon,