Haverfordwest and Milford Haven Telegraph and General Weekly Reporter for the Counties of Pembroke Cardigan Carmarthen Glamorgan and the Rest of South Wales

< FURIOUS DRIVING. I t "iDRIVER OF MESSRS. COX'S MOTOR 1 JLQRRY -CO-NVICTJSU. l "20 MILES AN HOUR," SAYS THE POLICEMAN. At the Roose Sessions, Haverfordwest, on Saturday, before Mr W. Howell Walters, Mr J. T. Fisher, and Mr S; W. Dawkins—David Roberts, chauffeur, Rhydyewrt, Whitland, was Summoned for furious driving of a motor lorry to the danger of the public. The general manager of Cox and Co., milk vendors, with whom the defendant is employed, appeared and said that Mr Bent ley Mathias, who was to have defended the ease, was unavoidably absent. The first witness, W. Richards, Boot and hoe, Camrose, told the court that about quarter to three in the afternoon of Nov. 24 he was driving his cows home from yvater, and when about 60 or 70 yards from the top of the hill he heard a motor lorry approach". It. was on the wrong side of the road, and came along aI, a furious rate. The lorry knocked his cow against the hedge, "and off they went," added the witness. Mr Fisher: They didn't stop?—Oh, no. The cow,; continued witness, was still under the care of the veterinary surgeon. The lorry was GO or 70 yards away when he first saw it, and it continued at a fast rate down the hill. Mr Dawkins: How many miles an hour was it travelling?—I have no idea. It was too quick for me. I had to look after my cattle. Cross-examined by the defendant, witness said he was in the midst of the cows at the time. He was- driving them. Defendant: You were about 70 yards away. I pulled up when the lorry touched the cows, and you said "All right." Witness: How could I say "All right" when the cow was in the bank. A TREMENDOUS RATE. j Geo. Woolcock, Church Street, Havertord- west, said that on the afternoon of the day referred to he was employed on the Haver- fordwest and Camrose road near the pumping station, when he noticed a motor lorry pass at a tremendous rate, much faster than usual. He was driving muck at the time, and was obliged to hold the mare with both hands-as she was jumping and pulling. The lorry was travelling at such a rate that the mare was splashed with mud and water. He had no I time to call on the driver to stop, as the lorry and he were travelling in the same direction. Defendant: What speed do you think we were going ?-I should think 30 miles an hour vou came down the hill. I don't think you saw the cart at the bottom of the hill. Defendant said he did see the cart. Wm. Edwards, roadman, who was also working on the Crowhill road on Nov. 24, said the lorry went down the hill near the pumping station ftt "an awful rate." Had lie not backed the mare the lorry would have been into the cart. The Clerk: Do you think he was driving too fast?—I think so—a great deal too fast on a narrow road like that. Hugh Pike also gave evidence of being on the Crowhill road by the Dells when the motor lorry passed. He described its speed as "aw- ful." Witness, who was riding a bicycle, re- marked at the time that the driver had no sense to drive a motor lorry like that. Defendant: Can you soy what speed I was travelling?—I should say about 25 miles an hour. The mud and water were flying about in nil directions as you passed. u- THE POLICEMAN TIMES THE bl'liuu OF THE LORRY. P;C. James said that at 3.45 p.m. on tne aay in question he received a complaint JroIrl Richards of the furious driving of the'defend- ant.. Richards invited him to come and see his cow, which had been injured by the lorry. Ex- amining the cow he noticed marks as if the nnimal had been struck by some vehicle. He visited Redhill and found hoof marks on the kill, which gave a clear view. At the top of the hill he noticed that the mark of the wheel of the lorry was one yard from the right side side of the hedge. At this spot the road is II feet wide and 60 yards from the top of the going ,.down, that it swerved over to the left, and that 15 ft. before it rëaca the cow the wheel had been dragged over the road as though it had skidded, and as though the brakes had been suddenly applied. Later that afternoon he measured a piece of road extend- ing from the Garth to Loo Choo, and on the return journey he timed the lorry, and it covered this distance at a speed of 20 miles an hour. When the lorry was 15 yards off he held up his hand for the driver to stop, but he had to get out of the way. The driver stopped about ten yards the other side of the witness. Asked why he was driving so fast, defendant said he was only driving 12 miles an hour; that he wanted to get home before lighting-up time. He also produced his licence. Witness asked him why he knocked down a cow, and defendant, who was abusive and under the influence of drink, denied that he had knocked down a cow. Defendant said he pulled up within the length of the lorry. The manager of Messrs Cox at this stage asked for an adjournment of the case to en- ahle them 'to have a solicitor. D.C.C; James retorted that that was not playing the game. The defence had now heard the whole of the story for the prosecu- tion. The Bench decided that the case must be proceeded with. DEFENDANT'S DENIALS. Defendant, in the box, said that Mr Rich- ards's cows were all over the road, and Rich- ards was about 60 yards behind them. The mudguard just touched one of the cows, and the man who accompanied witness asked Richards if the cow was all right, and he replied "Yes, go on." On the return journey the policeman stopped him on the St. Davids road. Defendant told him that the lorry was only going at 12 miles an hour, that in fact the governor was limited to a speed of 12 miles an hour, and that the lorry would not go faster than that. D.C.C. James: Do you swear that the lorry will not go more than 12 miles an hour?—It was on top gear at the time, and will not go more than that at top gear. Don't you go down a hill on the low gear for the sake of safety?—No, because I have reli- able brakes. Questioned as to running into the cow, de- fendant denied such a thing happened. The mud-guard only, he said, touched the cow. You insist on going 12 miles an hour over these narrow roads —I was not going 12 miles an hour. The police constable measured a piece of road, and he says you were going at 20 miles an hourr?—The lorry could not do 20 miles an hour. Further cross-examined, defendant said there was no truth in the statement that lie was under the influence of drink. He a'so de- nied that lie was abusive to the policeman. He did not swear. The Clerk: What the policeman says is all lies? Defendant: 1 don't say "all." The Clerk: Apparently it is. PROCEEDED VERY SLOWLY. Willie John, Farmers' Arms, Havertorciwest who said he was with the defendant on the motor lorry, stated that the lorry proceeded down the Crowhill road very slowly. Defen- dant pulled up when he saw the cows. The eoni-s crossed the road, and one of tnem touched the mud-guard of the lorry. He cc- nied that the defendant was "cheeky to the polieemun, but he couldn't hear what passed between them, although witness was sitting by his side. Defendant had no drink, as they did not call at a. "pub" on the way. D.C.C. James: You are a publican^ s son; where did he take you up? At the Farmer's Arms. Evidence for the defend ant was also given I by James Tholnas, who accompanied the driver this day. He also said that some of Richards's cows crossed the road when the lorry approached, and the mudguard touched one of the cows. Witness shouted to Mr. Richards, who waved his hand, which wit- ness interpreted as a sign that all was right. Replying to the Clerk, witness said the lorry was only travelling about 12 miles an hour when they met tthe policeman. THE LORRY'S GOVERNOR. The General Manager said the lorry was governed to a speed of 12 miles an hour, and if the driver ran down a hill at a faster pace than that he would be unable to re-start the engine at the bottom. The defendant had driven 18,700 miles, and had never had a breakdawn or an accident. If he were a reckless 'driver that would be impossible tra- velling over bad roads. The local manager to the company had seen Mr Richards's cow, and said there was nothing the matter with i t., If the company received any complaint of reckless driving they always supported the police because it was to their interest that such drivers should be. pulled up. He sub- mitted that the bench had been misinformed by the prosecution, and lie especially relented the suggestion that the defendant was under the influence of driak. He himself saw the defendant at sixoclock at Whitland, and he was not under the influence of drink then. Defendant at once reported the accident to him. He said he touched the cow with the mudguard. Matthew Wallace, the local manager to the company, said he saw the defendant at one o'clock, and he had had no drink then. When the defendant returned they discussed the accident to the cow. They." went out in a motor lorry to see the cow. Witness added that he thought the suggestion that the de- fendant was under the influence of drink very unfair. He added that the defendant got back to Haverfordwest just be¥lre 5 o'clock. D.C.C. James: He didn't start at once for Whitland. It was stated that the defendant did not usually drive over these road3. He came down when an extra lorry was required. FROM HAVERFORDWEST TO WHIT- LAND IN AN HOUR. I The Chairman asked the general manager how he accounted for the defendant being at Haverfordwest at 5 o'clock and at Whitland at 6—a distance of 17 miles—if the lorry was only capable of a speed of 12 miles an hour. The Manager said he saw the defendant at Whitland about 6 o'clock, adding "I thought the incident very trivial and did not notice the time." The Bench fined the defendant £ 2 with witnesses's costs, which it was said would be heavy. The Chairman added that the bench did not believe that the defendant was under the influence cf drink. It was stated that notice of appeal to Quar- ter Sessions would be given.

SOL V A. Fnneral.—On Tn^edav afterronn last, the mortal remains of Mrs D. Jenkins of Rcotlpnr1 Housp. (widow ff Cnplnin David .Tonkins) werp laid fttreet in the burial ground of Felinganiol Baptist Church. The funeral was one of the largest se-n in the villige for pometim". The service at the bouse was undertaken hy Mr J. J. Phillips, local preacher, and the Rev. T. Mafonwy Davies (0.). Fit the close, of which followed th"l singing of the deceased's favourit- Welfb hymn. At the cemetery, the RAv. J. J. Young pRator rf the chnroh, delivereil a most touching address, dwell- int? on the good qiaHties of the departed, and her remarable faithfulness and regularity of attendance at the various Sunday and weekly services of the church. The Rev. rho Davies, Fiehgnurd, followed with another stirring address eulogizing the virtues of the dreeased. and symrath'z'ng with the sorrowing relatives. The Rev. E R Divip-, of Caerfarcbeli, then rfferad pr.ivpr. after which, the well-known Welsh bytilti-Bytltl myrdd o, Rbyfeddodan" was feelingly jendered. The coffin which was of panelled oak. with silver (ifctiDgs. was supplied by Mr J. J. Phillips, undertaker, Solva, who Gi'.eo bad so!§ charge of the funeerl arrange- ments.

Roose Sessions. I I The Roose Sessions were held at Haverford- I west- axv Saturday before -Mr W. Howell Wal- j ters (chairman), Messrs J. T. Fisher and S. w. Dawkins. A NEYLAND EJECTMENT. On behal'f of Mr James Griffiths, Col. W. J. Jones applied for an ejectment order against Mrs L. Cole, Newton Hill, Neyland. The Clerk pointed out that at a previous court applicant 'stated that he merely wanted the rent, and lie now asked whether, if the rent were paid before the expiration of the 21 days, the tenant would be allowed to remain in the house. The Bench remarked that it did not seem to be a very desirable residence. I Col. Jones said that if the order were gran- ted his client would have an opportunity of making the place habitable. The owner had been fouir years without rent. P. S. Morgan mentioned that the respond- ent's husband was a fireman on board a traw- j ler. Col. Jones: And in receipt of very big pay. | The Bench granted an order for possession in 21 days. LIGHTING OFFENCES. -I Wm. James, fisherman, Neyland, was sum- moned for leading a pony and trap without lights. P.C. James, Neyland, stated that there was a boy in the trap holding a bull's eye lamp. It was not attached to the trap. Defendant said he didn't think he would be so late before re- turning. Fined 7s. 6d. John Albert Summers, labourer, Hayston Bridge, who was summoned for a similar offence, told the police officer tfiat he had been down at Newton thrashing, and that Mr Har- ries had lent him the trap to go home. He had only one light.—Fined 5s. Edith Jones, Broad Haven, was summoned for riding a bicycle without lights. Defendant wrote to say that she was not i riding for pleasure, but was returning from attending a teachers' class at Haverfordwest. It was a very stormy night, and the headlight went out on the road. P.C. James mentioned that defendant told him that someone had stolen her rear lamp at Haverfordwest.—Fined 2s. 6d. Mr Walters did not adjudicate in the above case. Ann John, housekeeper, Kolton, was fined 5s. for riding a bicycle without lights. Defen- dant wrote to say that owing to the storm she was unable to keep her lamps burning. In reply to the Bench, P.C. Llewellin said it was a windy night, but all the other cyclists who passed him had their lights burning. Aubrey Grant, Little Haven, summoned for a like offence, was fined 7s. 6d.—Defendant expressed regret that he had no lamps. Mr Walters did not adjudicate. Arthur Kelly, labourer, Llangwm Road, summoned for a similar offence, wrote from Upper Terrace, Letterston, to the effect that he was employed as a temporary postman. It was blowing so hard this night that it was im- possible to keep a lamp in.—Fined 7s. 6d. Wm. Johnsucli, fireman, Neyland, was fined 5s. for riding a bicycle in Picton Road without a rear light. George Morgans and Tom Morgans, farm labourers, Nolton Village, were summoned for riding bicy-eles without rear lights.—P.C. James said that Tom Morgans had a lamp which he stated would not burn. while the other defendant had no lamp at all.—Fined 5s. each. Mervin Maynard, Pembroke Dock, was fined 5s. for a like off ence.-I)ef,idant told the police constable that he had left his lamp at the Garage, Milford, for repairs. Thomas Vaughan, engine driver. Neyland, who borrowed a bicycle from a friend without a rear lamp, was also fined 5s. John Lewis, apprentice, Hazelbank, Ney- John Lewis, apprentice, Hazelbaiik.. -N e y land, was fined 5s. for riding without a rear light; and Wm. John Cousins, errand boy, Neyland, was fined 7s. 6d. for riding a bicycle without lights. Edward Hughes, farmer, Bower, was fined 7s. 6d. for driving without lights. Mr Walters did not adjudicate; MOTOR BICYCLE NOT REGISTERED. Norman Phillips, engineer, Peep Out, was summoned for using a motor bicycle that had j not been registered on two dates, one in Nov. and the other in December. P. C. J ames said defendant admitted to him that he had not registered the motor bicycle, nor had he a driving licence. Witness first saw him on Nov. 9, and he had been driving it ever since to his work. By the Clerk, witness said defendant first said the motor bicycle did not belong to him. but when the previous owner denied liability defendant admitted that the machine belonged to him. He was fined 10s. for each offence. < ALLEGED ASSAULTS, Mary John, Llangwm, summoned Mary Morgan, Llangwm, for an assault. Neither party appeared, and the case was struck out. j Sarah Harries, Froystrop, summoned Martha Jane Davies, Freystrop, for an assault. De- fendant's husband appeared* and said his wife was too ill to attend the court. The case was adjourned for a month. BASTARDY ORDER INCREASED. On the application of Emma Palmer, Bur- ton, a bastardy, order made against William Evans, labourer, Prendergast, was increased to 6s. per week. DRUNKENNESS. Wm. Alexander Mills, labourer, N?yland, was fined 5s. for drunkenness on Nov. 29. ASTRAY. John Bevans, labourer. Troopers Inn, was fined Is. for allowing a pony to stray on the highway. BAD LANGUAGE. For making use of bad language, Leonard Jenkins, seaman, Neyland, was fined 10s. CARCASE ON THE BEACH. Edwd. Journeaux, fitter, Neyland. was sum- moned for allowing the carcase of a pig to rc- main unburied. Defendant wrote to say that he employed two boys to throw the carcase into the sea. P.S. Morgans afterwards found it washed up on the beach. Fined 40s. (Owing to the Christmas holidays no Roose Sessions will be lieul on Saturday week.) ———————— ^i

FOOTBALL. NEYLAND v. WELSH REGT. This match, played at Neyland, resulted in I' an easy win for the cup-holders by 6 tries to nil. There was a strong wind blowing when the soldiers kicked off, from which the home- sters derived a great advantage, and immedi- ately began pressing. It was soon evident that the home pack was better than the visitors, and the ball began easily to come to the backs. After a round of passing Williams just man- aged to get over, but immediately afterwards on the other wing G. Thomas put Morgan over in the corner. Barnett made a good attempt with the kick, but it fell short. From the kick out the homesters again got going, but the visiting centre managed to get the ball and touch down. Neyland, however, would not be denied, and Barnett scored under the posts, Griffiths fail- ing with the easiest of kicks. Shortly after Neyland scored the third try through Thomas, the kick again failing. This was the score at half -time :N-eyland, 3 tries; Welsh, nil. On change of ends it looked as if the Welsh would have a chance to score as they had a strong wind in their favour, but the homesters, keeping the ball low. soon made tracks for the line, but a big kick by the full back sent them back. A series of scrums was formed e'ose to the home line, and George relieved with a nice ) kick to touch. From here a nice round of passing took place by the home forwards, Bar- nett just being tackled on the line, Again Crawley got away and Folland scored. From a line out the same player passed to George, who beat his man, gave to Thomas, who, when tackled, gave a reverse pass to Griffiths, who again scored. Shortly after Neyland scored their sixth and last try, the kick again failing. NEYLAND SECONDS v. PEMBROKE DOCK SECONDS. Neyland Seconds were at home to Pembroke Dock econds in the Junior League, and came out winners by U points to nil. They have now beaten PemboKe Dock twice, and collec- ted the four pointa, The game started in wretched weather, but the boys didn't mind, and immediately the homesters pressed, R-ees getting the ball away, but being greasy Evans missed his pass. Away came the home forwards with the ball at their feet, and the Docks had to concede a minor. From the kick-out Ryan had a glorious chance to put Evans in, but he dodged about for a dropped goal, and so misled his chance. How- ever, a score was not long in coming, Rees getting the ball out. From Ryan it went to Hees, and thence to Hier, who dashed in with a lovely- try; Mackeen failed to convert. From the kick out the Docks got possession, aild punted up the field, the ball going into touch. Here Crawley got away, and the forward got over the line, and another minor resulted. However, the homesters would not be denied, and Mackeen scored a try under the posts. Rees made a miserable attempt with the kick. The homesters pressed from now until half- time. With the hill and wind in their favour it looked any odds on the Docks attaking, but it was not to be, the homesters immedi- ately pressing. From a long kick down the field the visitors pressed for the first time, and William had to concede a minor. From the kick out away went the homesters, and after some give-and-take play got over, but for an infringement the Docks had a free kick. Immediately afterwards Ryan got over, but was again called back. Not disheartened, the home team again went for the line, and the full back fouling Rees Neyland was at last given a free kick. Rees making no mistake this time, dropped a lovely goal. The Docks were badly beaten now, but no further score resulted, the game ending :Neyland Seconds, 1 penalty goal 2 tries; Docks Seconds, nil. REMARKS. The Neyland boys seemed to be vieing with the firsts, as up to the present they have won all their matches. They play a lovely game. The try scored by Hier was a beauty, especi- ally considering the greasy state of the ball, as was also the dropped goal by Rees. Now, boys, don't mind being told. If you wish to improve take a bit of advice from others who have had experience. When you are going to pass look at the men you are going to pass to, not the man who is tackling. You take the tackle, but make sure your other man has the ball. Give them the dummy occasionally, but not more than a few times during the match. It makes them tackle you. Again in the line- out, try to think there is no one opposite you, and you will take the ball far better. When kicking for goal, if a long kick, lay the ball almost flat, and make sure it is pointing direct for the object, always, of course, allowing for the wind. It rises slowly and travels further. If a short kick place it almost upright, and get your foot under it-it will rise quicker. Yoji are good lads, but can be better, and the better you are the greater the chance of getting into the first team.

CHRISTMAS-DAY PREPARATIONS. Tn engurp quccess nnd certain appreciation, ail Ch jtmas farr—rnddinps. c^kes, pies, pastries an 1 other pood things—shouM hf made by using HI RWICK8 BAKING POWDER as the best rairingilgent. The result will then be consintently satisfactory and economical. Borwick'a Baking Powder is always reliable as it is made from the putc-st and strjpge&t ingredients.