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I WHITLAND TOWN AND DISTRICT…
I WHITLAND TOWN AND DISTRICT NOTES. I The fishing season in the Tave and its numerous tributaries has commenced, bat the cold weatber has been unfavourable as jet for maoh sport. Still, fish are believed to be plentiful. The new sanitary inspector has been instructed by the Whitlaod District Council to make a house-to- house inspection and report on every house separately, therefore it behoves, the inhabitants of the town and of the surrounding country districts and villages to pot their houses in order, for a new broom sweeps clean, and the inspector has been specially instructed to go to the fields and bye-ways of the whole district. The numerous readers or the Welshman have been wondering who that mysterious "Silly Billy" is, and are now anxiously waiting for his likeness to solve the question, though they have bad only to wait for about twelve months. But the writer has bad to wait for the last twenty years to know who is responsible for the re- pairing of Park-street, Whitland, or rather, who will undertake it. < The parish authority has regularly collected the rates from the street of houses and those of its approaches, but never once spent a penny of them to enable the poor labourers' wives and children to get to their houses without sinking knee-deep in mud and water during wet weather. Even when the public pump was erected at the bottom of it, near the Market-place, its condition got worse instead of better, the waste water being allowed to ron on to the street, making it at one place a perfect bog-which is its present state. "Billy's" friends are on the eve of obtaining the information they desire but as for the writer, it is darker than ever. The old parish authorities promised to take the street over if it was properly formed and coated with stones, but the new powers seem determined to throw it overboard altogether. Ward No. 1 of the Pariah Council, where it is situated, decided to complete it, and finally to get a path to the public pomp but No. 2 Ward swamped all attempts, toough they (No. 2 Ward) "t ent more money than would be required for the road in an unnecessary election coneat. The new District Council was appealed to, the case being ably placed be- fore it by that champion advocate of all wrongta, the Rev W Thomas; but it waR ruled that it belonged to the Sanitary Aathority. When that stage was reached they decided they could not proceed with it before their hye-laws, &c., were paaged by the Local Government Board. I wonder if the authorities of the Local Govern- ment Board are in a position to prooeed with it 1 People state that valentines are getting out of date. I hope that the large comic ones will not be discontinued altogether until the last of the double-faced persons, or traitors, as they are commonly culled here, have left ¡' the cocntry, for during valentine time only are they able to see themselves in their troe light. Those responsible for the management and success of concerts and entertainments would do well to consider that other people have a claim upon the time of their audience besides themselves. It would certainly be to their pecuniary advantage in the long ran-to say nothing elise-if such meetings commenced at 7 p.m. and finished at 9 p.m., and in exceptional cases at 9.30 p.m. Country boys and girls could then attend, return home in time, be ready for their following day's work, and have a chance of being allowed to go on a future occasion. But to keep tbem till 11 or'12 o'clock, they are unfit for the marrow's work, besides keeping the fRmili611 down till midnight. The business at the petty sessions at Llanboidy last week were almost nil. There was nothing from the Whitland and Llanboidy districts. Who sboald be presented with the proverbial white gloves? The officers of the districts, or the inhabitants for good be- haviour P Who will in future deny but that Wales is the land of song P To say nothing of the late concerts and competitive meetings in be ditltrct, the following are a few of the coming events which deserve and un- doubtedly will be well patronised. 1st April: Whitland Eisteddfod, in aid of the new Baptist chapel. 9th April: Singing Association at Henllan, all the Inde- pendent churches of the district taking part. 12th April Cwmbach Singing Association, in which all the Methodist churcheo of the Mydrim district join. 15th April: Narberth Ei-teddfod, in aid of Bethesda Baptist Chapel. I with them all the greatest success. The monthly market will be held on Tuesday, 19th inst., when a lojrge supply of stock and a number of dealers are expected. Dealers are not only keen buyers, but also study economy in time and travelling expenses, and therefore attend Whitland as it is so very coovement for the railways. Farmers, study your future interests, aod send in your stock next Tuesday. The architect of the new intermediate school build- ings, Mr Griffiths, of Tonypandy, has taken the final levels for his plans, the contract for which, when ap- proved of by the County GovnrningBody and the Charity Comonissioners, will be advertised at once, so as to get the school completed as soon as possible. When is the public weigh-bridge for weighing cattle at the monthly and weekly markets to be put up P Hope the committee will keep Whitland well to the front with all the latest improvements. It will be of inestimable benefit to the large agricultural district around the tjwn, as was proved at the Farmers Club meeting. The Whitland Intermediate Sehool has already more than justified its location in the town, half the full number being in attendance within a few months of i( 8 s-arting in temporary buildings. There is no founda- tion in the way of another school to take over, and therefore reflects great credit on the managers and headmaster, Mr Evan Joues. M.A., late of Carmarthen. • The fortunate owner of the prolifio sheep near Clyn- derwen has had a good run for her breed, he having already sold nearly .half his flock, namely, fourteen out of a possible thirty-one. Wish him every success. Hope he sticks up advanced prices for such rare pedigree.
"SIMPLE DICK'S" NOTES.
"SIMPLE DICK'S" NOTES. Dick" bas board with great delight that there are two new asrents for the Welshman in this district, namely Mr E Thomas, of Stepaside, and Mr Charles Griffiths, of Amrotb. Dick" wishes them every success, and hopes tbat they will be the means of increasing the sale of this valuable paper. %• Dick is sorry he vexed that gentleman by looking over the hedge at the supper. (It was too bad of you to accuse one of your own company of being "Simple Dick." The innocent little chap, "Diok pities bim from the very bottom of bis heart). But Dick was more sorry to hear of tbat awful mistake the gentleman made on the election day; it was a wide one. A meeting was called in "Diok's village on the 1st inst, to consider something in connection with the waterworks. "Dick" just peeped in to see what was going on. But, lo only four gantlemnn turned up. Where on earth were the people gone to P If it had been" Dick's" herring supper they would have been there in droves. The election is over, and Mr V. has won. About 11 a.m., on Wednesday (the day after the poll), a crowd had assembled outside the post-office to hear the result. When the news arrived sume jumped for joy, while others walked looking all sorrowful as if their mothers-in-law bad died that morning. When the successful candidate returned to Saundersfoot the horses were taken out of the carriage, and be was drawn through the principal streets of the village by Tories and Radicals. Dick was not pleased with one thing he did. You all know what it was. Why not give them a good supper instead ? Mr V. was supported by nuny of the Liberals by a tew because he was their employer, aad by others becaoBe be pla-ded he was not fighting on political lines, and promised to be the workman's friend. Now, Mr Vickerman, take a bit of advice from Simple Dick.' Remember, the Liberals have put you in and when a motion is introduced for the benefit of the working man, do not oppose it, as the majority of the Conservatives do, but support it like a gentleman, and be troe to your promise. If you do not, this is the last time you will be a 0.0. We all know that the Rev Mr Bancroft would have made an excellent O.C. But some people raised objections because he is a minister of the Gospel. Diok" will not attempt to discuss such a serious matter. Dick believes the public meetings held to support Mr Bancroft did more harm to him than good. Cheer up, Mr B.! The best men are sometimes defeated. The next time you try, Dick is almost sure you will win. Betty and her friends have returned their candidate unopposed. Dick does not think the Liberals would have had any trouble in deciding whom to vote for if the Rev Mr James bad offered himself as a candidate (as Betty thinks). Mr James is a gentleman who attends the Council regularly, and works when he is there. That is more than can be said of some of the county councillors. v Now, Betty dear, it is nofsmall job to make a match, and Dick is afraid it will be a big one with you and him. First of all, "Dick" thinks you have an awful temper. Why P "iou were going to blow out all our brains timply because you thought no one had answered your pitifuf appeal. And, again, it appears you do not attend church regularly, or you would not have asked "Dick" to meet you at 6 p.m. on Sunday. "Dick" is always in church at that time. And, further, you do not seem to be straightforward, for Dick did not | ask you whether you could cook or not, but if you attended the cooking-class, for "Dirk" has lpromised to choose a wife from the young lad les of the cooking- class.
NOTES FROM TENBY.-I -
NOTES FROM TENBY. I The County Council elections at Tenby resulted in a decisive victory for the Conservative,candidates. As the eventful day approached their supporters' confidence in winiiing increased, and long before the declaration of the poll they forecast the majorities with remarkable accuracy. From the first the Liberals were not sanguine of returning their men, but, after a careful analysis of the promises given, the Election Committee confidently assured Messrs Harries and Lewis that their seats were won. This feeliog of confidence was justified by actual promises of support given. Every care was taken to reckon only on those who had frankly assured the respective candidates that they would vote for them. These were sufficiently numerous to return Mr Harries with a majority of 25, and Mr Lewis with one of 15. I Compare these promises with the fact that Mr I Karnes's opponent won by 71 and Mr Lewis's by 95. Evidently there are a great number of voters in the town whose bond would be infinitely better than tbeir word. The election was conducted and terminated with a commendable display of good humour. After the declaration of the poll the Liberals were congratulated by some of their friends on having had a score at men and three carriages busily engag, d in bringing so many of the Conservative candidates' supporters to the Town- hall. The surveyor', s scheme for constructing a temporary landing-s'age was "ubmlttd at a special meeting of the Town Council on Thursday, and, on the motion of Mr Clement J Williams, the memtH-rs agreed to forward thd model to Mr St George Moore, C.E., and ask his opinion as to the stiuoture, Mr Williams undertaking to defray the cost. At the same meeting the council decided by a vote of seven to four that their treasurer's reply respecting the interest charged on the overdraft was satisfactory. The present fire-escape is'in a dilapidated condition, and steps are being taken to replace it with a telescopic ODO. V A Saundersfoot corre-pondent informs me that before the poll was declared Mr 0 H Vickerman's return to the Connty Council was very generally considered an absolute certainty. The confirmation of this created a good deal ot excitement. The successful candidate was drawn round the village in his carriage, guns were fired, and bunting displayed in profusion. A sinister rumour, that in ths event of the Conservative candidate being defeated the collieries would be closed, was freely circulated, and largely assisted to the Liberal candi- date's defeat. Every effort was made to allay the fears thus aroased, and an offiaial cootradiction asked for. These, however, proved untucocssful. • Another powerful factor was Mr Vickerman's influ- ence and popularity. Many Liberals absolutely re- fused to recogois the contest as a political one, and cast their votes in favour of the candidate whose claims on the constituency were in their opinion greater. In Liberal circles it is felt that the gallant opposition offered at Tenby and Saundersfoot should be recognised by the chairman of the County Council when the aldermen are being chosen. Mr Benjamin Harries, J. P., has a special cUiin, as he has now sustained two defeats. On each occasion be only consented to stand after considerable pressure, and purely to benefit his own party. Liberals between Pembroke and Narberth have but few representatives at the b iard, consequently it is not too much to expeet that all three will be elected alder- men of the council. < Private James Gilmore, of the 41st Regiment, stationed at Penally, on Saturday night appropriated from the Coach and Horses Inn several miscellaneous articles, valued altogether at 17s 8d. In oonsequence Sergeant Watts provided him with bed and board over Sunday. P.O. David Davies, who Wl8 the means of securing him these comforts, accompanied him on Monday to the Town-hall, and exposed Gilmore's light- fingered tendency. The magistrates considered the charge of theft proved, and, on the application of Lieutenant Fitzwilliams, allowed the military authori- ties to decide the thief's punishment.
I T HE CHINO-JAPANESE WAR.
I T HE CHINO-JAPANESE WAR. The victorious Japanese followed up their capture of New-chwang by an attack upon the port appertaining to that oity; and, after some fighting, made themselves masters cf Ying-kow. The two Chinese generals, Sung and Ma, with what troops remain to them, ba io retreated westward, and the tbird division of the Japanese Northern Army is in pursuit. At Wei-hai- wei the Japanese have impressed Chinamen into the service of repairing the captured ironclads. Reports from Yokohama in Monday's papers state that the coaat porta near Ying-Kow have been captured by the Japanese. Thien-Chuang-Tai, on the western side of the Rivtr Liao, bas been taken by the Japanese after severe fighting, in which it is stated ttat the Chinese lost two thousand in killed and wounded. It ia said that General Sung's Army has ceased to be an effective force. EPPS'S COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND COMPOSTING.— By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a care- ful application of the fine properties of well-selected COCOA, Mr. Epps has provided for our breakfast and supper a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious ue of puch articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist everv tendency to disease. We may escape many a fatal shalt by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bloud and a properly nourished frame.Civit Service Gazeite.- Made simply with boiling water or milk.-tiold only in packets, by Grocers, labelled-" JAMES Epps & Co., Ltd., Homoeopathic Chemists, London.Also makers of Epps's Cocoaine or Cocoa-Nib Extract: A thin beverage of full flavour, now with many beneficially taking the place of tea. Its active principle being a j gentle nerve stimulant, supplies the needed energy without unduly exciting the system. GIVEN AWAY.—Clever recipes for Dainty Dishes are given away with every Packet of Bird's Custard Powder. A 6d Packet contains sufficient for 'three Dint 1 of" choice,deliciol18 Custard, withoat Eggs.
THE LATK TOWY FISHERY INQUIRY…
THE LATK TOWY FISHERY INQUIRY AT I CARMARTHEN. TO THB EDITOR OF THE WELSHMAN." I Siit,-At the inquiry on the 25th nit., Mr Berrington asked if there was not someone present to support the by-law on behalf of the board. Mr Morgan Griffiths said that the board remained central in the matter. How could the board remain neutral when it passed the by-law and voted three times unanimously on the question ? It is quite an error to say that the board was neutral in the question. I should like the clerk to give an explanation how the board was neutral when in a meeting of twenty-four members all voted for the by-law. Yours, &c., A MEMBER OF THE BOARD.
THE UNITED COUNTIES HUNTERS'…
THE UNITED COUNTIES HUNTERS' SOCIETY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE WELSHKAN. SIR,—As my official connection with the society will cease at the end of the currerit year, viz., 30th April, I m"y, perhaps, be allowed to make one or two sugges- tions, which, I feel sure, will not only add to the attrac,ion of our Hunters' Show, hot give it a greater importance. Everyone will admit that the primary object of our society, wiz, to encourage the breeding of horses suitable for the hooting field," has been fully realised and, as the judges who have officilitec1 at our shows have repeatedly told me, there is no local show in England to compare with it as to the quality, or as to the quantity of good, sound, young horses exhibited. The society deserve every praise for being the means, by offering liberal prizes at their anoual shows, of making it worth the while of farmers and others to breed those grand two. and three-year-olds that we have lately seen at our shows. I consider that the two, three, four,and five-year-old classes, as well as the brood mares, should be confined, as hitherto, to the united coontics, and so continue the good object of the Boeiety; but we can well afford to extend our area with regard to the heavy and light- weight classes, and mtke them open to all comers. I have, on several occasions, received letters from the leading exhibitors in England offering to bring their horses to our show and only those who attend our big shows can appreciate the tramt of seeing such perfect animals as Woodpigeon, Birdcatcher, and others equally as good, in the ring. I offer these suggestions in the hope of eliciting the opinions of others interested in our show, with a view of taking action in the mutter at our next annual meeting on 4th May. Yours truly, Llyaneeyd4. W. LBWBS, Hon. Sec. I Uyanewydd.
- AMROTH CHARITY.
AMROTH CHARITY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." Sm,-As one of the managers of Crunwere Church of England School, will you kindly allow me to contradict a statement contained in a letter, written by "Old Towler," which appeared in your last issue. Amongst the parishes likely to derive eome benefit or other from the new scheme which the Charity Commissioners have undet consideration for dealing with Jones' Charity, he mentions Crunwere, which," says he, has an annual L10 Bevan Trust." I am very pleased to find that he views so favourably the instruction imparted at the Crunwere School, as to allocate an annual grant of £10 from the.Bevan Trust towards itsl maintenance, but unfortunately the trustees deal far less liberally with us. The following are the grants received by me, as school treasurer, from the Bevan Trust, during the years 1886-1895 inclusive. In 1886, 13; in 1887, 93; in 1890, L3; in 1891, f5; total amount received L14. Perhaps, "Old Towler" will make up the deficiency If he will furnish me with his name and address, I shall be most happy to give him due notice of the next publication of the accounts of income and expenditure of the Crunwere School (see New Code, cap. IV., par. 89), when I trust he will have the courtesy to acknowledge that the source from which he derived his information was, at least, unreliable, if not visionary. Yours faithfully, WILLIAM GARNER, Crunwere Rectory, Wbitland, R.8.0., March 9th, 1895. TO THB 1IDITOB. OF THB WBLSHXAX." I SIR, —I have carefully read in your last issue the letter written by" Old Towler" on the above sub- ject, and I can heartily agree with him, and am sure he takes a very common-sense view of the matter. As Towler says, there is only E15 per annum- (I, too, presume the other L5 will be distributed as hitherto)--and that is available for educational pur- poses only. Such being the case, let there be some- thing done that will give satisfaction to everybody and to do that I cannot think of anything better that would suit than "Towler's" suggestions put into practice. It is well known that the old system of distribu- tion was the means of creating much ill-feeling and dissatisfaction. Neither do I think it would be right to utilise the JE15 for the purposes of intermediate education, be. cause that would benefit only a few, and these few not the ones for whom the charity was originally in. tended. The population of Amroth consists for the most part of the working-class, and, as a rule, they eannot afford to keep their children in school after they are 12 or 13 years of age. They must either go out to service or underground to help to get their owb livelihood. True, there may be some of the -working-class" as well as tradespeople who could afford to give their children an intermediate educa- tion, but, still, it would be unjust and unfair to spend on them the JE15 which belongs quite as much to their poorer neighbours as to themselves. On the other hand, if, as your correspondent sug- gests, the money was utilised for the purpose of holding night schools once a week, from 7 to 9 p.m., it would be at a time suitable to all classes alike, and as everyone would have the opportunity and be en- titled to the same privilege, I believe the classes would be regularly attended, and the scheme would give every satisfaction. Old Towler" threw out his suggestions for the -eonsideration of the Parish Council. In my opinion, they would do well to give them every consideration, and as they have 960 or L70 in hand, to consider the advisability of spending a part of that for the purpose of establishing a parish library, for the benefit of those who may be too old for night achools. Thanking you, Sir, in anticipation, I remain, yours, &c., SOLOMON. I
"ONE FOND WORD AND THEN WEI…
"ONE FOND WORD AND THEN WE I SEVER." TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." I I SIR,- I beg to return the editorial" we," which Tenant Farmer" says I borrowed. I am much obliged for the loan thereof, and hope it is none the worse for wear. As I am easy to dispose of," and at the s&me time irrepressible," Tenant Farmer quits the arena delivering broadsides." "Easy to dispose of" and irrepressible "-how's that for consistency ? 41 Quits the arena delivering broadsides"—how's that for a great critic of literary style ? The Admiral with six double chins t lWe ne'er shall see him more." We shall endeavour, however, to reconcile our- selves to our fate. (The we refers to the Welshman readers. ) The T. F." conceives" Yorick" to be an embryo preacher." In this, as in other things, he is far wide of the mark. A man with grey hairs, but no sermons, in his head naturally feels elated at the compliment. But I assure you, Sir, it is unde- served. If this very young,, Tenant Farmer" keeps on guessing, he may perchance in the course of time Btuinble on the correct answer to this burning ques- tion of my personality. I am pleased to find that the time he has spent "with me has not been absolutely wasted, for he is beginning to shew an inclination for jesting himself. At the close, with the true Parthian accent, he says of your humble Yorick," *< The staff want him less than he wants the rod." It would be ungracious in me to question his authority to speak for the staff. But I should like to make one remark. It seems to me that the eminent linguist, John Milton," ts lets in need of II T. F/a support than T. F." is in need of a sense of humour. Hence this flood of corres- pondence about slang and Milton." The secoad paragraph is a compliment to Mr James's capacity. To the man who can pick a meaning out of that jumble and whirl of words, there can be nothing obscure in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in the waters under the earth. My own opinion ot it can be best expressed in the words of a Carmarthen Town Councillor respecting the roads, Not in a fit state to be (interfered with (see report in Welshman of February 8th). A sentence eighteen linea long, if it prove 3nothing else (as in this case), proves that the writer is "sound in mind." Dear Mr Editor, I wonder, and wonder, and wonder. u T. F." dipped his pen in consuming Are, and yet somehow or other I continue to exist. Yours in wonder, YORICK. I
SALE OF "BIRDS, MINERALS,…
SALE OF "BIRDS, MINERALS, &c. AT I HAVERFORDWEST, TO THB EDITOR OF THB WELSHMAN." I C — blut-IV-LY »«eniion has been called to a para- graph in you paper of Friday last, referring to the sale of birds, minerals, &c., &c., presented by the late Mr Fortune, of Lewiston, to the town" (of Haverfordwest), and which for many years formed the principal source of attraction in the old Literary and Scientific Institution of this town. My name is mentioned as one of the creditors of that institution, and the inference naturally drawn is that I (in conjunction with others) harried the sale ofthe above- raen tioned gifts. As far as I am concerned, the facts are these. Many years ago, after the Literary and Scientific Institution had become the Haverfordwest Reading- roam, and the number of its members so decreased that it was considered necessary to close it, I paid the rent accruing due at termination of the tenancy; the greater part of this has been repaid me since. I should mention that the" birds, mineraw. &s., &c. were moved to the then Savings' Bank. Mr Thomas Vaughan, of the firm of Messrs Harvey & Sons, was the first to inform toe of the sale being advertised, and at our interview ex- pressed his regret that such a step was necessary with which sentiment I sincerely sympathised. I I' also authorised him to state that I would most willingly give up any olaim I might have for the small amount still due to me, and sincerely hoped he might induce others to do the same. I am still unaware of the result of our conversation, By kindly inserting this letter you will oblige, Dear Sir, yours faithfully, RULE OWEN. The Glen, Haverfordwest, OWEN. I March 11, 1895.
I WHITLAND SANITARY AUTHORITY.…
I WHITLAND SANITARY AUTHORITY. 1 I TO THE EDITOR OF THB "WELSHMAN." SIR,-In the account of the last meeting of the above authority held at Whitland, given in the Welshman, Mr Thomas, the preacher, enumerates, amongst other places to be noticed, the cottages on Llwynybrain which have no closets. May I ask Mr Thomas, are the Llwynybrain cottages the only ones in Ciffig parish which are so neglected? He postponed the consideration of highway business because the Ciffig guardian was not present. Might he not have left the sanitary business alone, too, for the same reason? In singling out the Llwynybrain cottages before many others, he had no doubt the same feelings as he has towards the Church, to show his bitter spleen against the parsons. But why did not Mr Thomas first take the trouble of looking nearer home for sanitary abuses before he encroached upon other people's work? There are closets in Wbitland attached to almost every house. But in whar state are they ? I hear that some are in a most filthy state, and that in the principal streets of the village. Why did not Mr Thomas inspect and report these? Besides, look at those highly ornamental cottages, which are right in front of the theatre of which he is the chief actor. Are tbere closets belonging to these ? I may at once tell Mr Thomaa that unless be and the sanitary authority atteod to the neglect of (he Whitland closets, I shall bting bis neglect before the Local Government Board. Yours taithfully, EVAN ROWLAND. I Llwynybraio, March En-N ROWLAND. I
IST. CLEARS, LAUGqARNE, AND…
ST. CLEARS, LAUGqARNE, AND PENDINE I RAILWAY. TO THE BDITOR OF THB WKLSHHAN." I BIR, Will you kindly insert a abort account of a large, enthusiastic public meeting held io the Town. ball, Laughame, under the presidency of the Portreeve, on Saturday, 2nd inst., when the engineer, Mr J Sealey Lawrence, gave an exhaustive report of the progress made in passing the Bill, now before Parliament, for constructing this railway, which Mr Lawrence did.in a most satisfactory manner, stating that the few notices of objections to the scheme had been satisfactorily ar- ranged with the exoeptton of one or two, which had no locus standi, and tbat it practically was an unopposed line. The statement of the treasurer, Mr J Davies, the London and Provincial Bank, St Clears, shewed from the accounts that the amount of subscriptions raised locally for the preliminary expenses attending the pass- ing of the Bill was also satisfactory, additions to the sub- scription list being m-de at the meeting. More may have been done ttiial way but for want of a proper collector, The work of this office, I hear, for the future will be entrusted to Mr Jotn Lewis, merchant, St Clears, a warm supporter of the scheme, and one who, if asked, can give a good account of its being, when made, a good paying railway. Mr Davies also made a very clear statement shewing how th", farmers on the Laugharne Marsh would be greatly benefitted, and the Butter Factory at St Clears also. With a station almost in the centre of the Marsh, the farmers could send their milk night and morning to the factory, and get a better prioe for it than if sold when made into butter. It was evident, from the spirit that prevailed at the meeting, that the interest in this scheme is on the increase, and those who at first looked rather coldly on are beginning to think there is something in it. With such natural advantages as there are, the whole length of the proposed line, lIt miles in length, can be constructed for a less sum than one mile of some of the railways in the county. That railway communication with the beautiful watering-place of Pendine will be an advantage no one will deny, but this is but a small part of the benefit which it will bring to the neighbourhood. I am, dear Sir, A PROXOTBR AND SUBSCRIBER. I
LLANDDAROG PARISH COUNCIL.I
LLANDDAROG PARISH COUNCIL. I TO THE EDITOR OF THB "WELSHMAN. I I OIK,—a.aving neara triat my name is mentioned, amongst many others, as beiog the author of the letters in connection with theabova, under the nom de plume of "Trech Gwlad nag Arglwydd," I desire to repudiate Buch rumour. You, Mr Editor, if you choose, can corroborate my word. Yours, &c., JOHN THOMAS DAVIES. Postman, Portbyrhyd. (Mr John Thomas Dtvies has not written any letters to the Welshman on the above subject.—ED.]
A DDYLAI TAFARNWYR GAEL AELODAETH…
A DDYLAI TAFARNWYR GAEL AELODAETH I EGLWYSIG P AT OLYGYDD T WELSHMAN." I STR,—Credaf yo gadarn na ddylent. Olwyir gweinidogion yn siarad yn grooh yn erbyn diodydd meddwol, ond, ar yr an pryd, ceir eu bod yn eaniataa i dafarnwyr ymaelodi yn ea heglwysi. Pan feddwa dyn (ac yntaa yo aelod eglwysig). disgyblir ef, ao weithiau diaelodir ef. Mae hyn yn iann ond pa'm naddisgyblid y tafernwr a'i meddwodd befyd? Os y. y fasnach feddwol yn ddrwg, a yw y penoo 8ydd yn byw aroi a thrwyddi yn ddigon da i fod yn aelod o eglwys Crist P Nid yw y ffaith fod ambell i dafarnwr yn ddyn gweddol sobr a gweithgar gyit'r aohos ynymwnejd dim a'r pwoc. Carwn gael barn 11 J. D." a "Skatter- mist" ar byn o beth. Y r eiddooh, MONT DE BLONO. I
DOGS, CARMARTHEN M.P.'S, AND…
DOGS, CARMARTHEN M.P.'S, AND PATENT I MEDICINE. [BY "YORICK."] I During the last few days, Mr Editor, I have had more on my bands than usual. That is the reason why my hand has not been so heavy of late on the heatben who rage with more or less fory against Socialism.  My copy of Ruskin's Crown of Wild Olive lay on the table, and I was about to turn to some pencilled- marked passages therein, with a view to be kind to the readers of the Welshman and my own "fame," when I discovered that two brethren in Ruskin bad forestalled me. Having satisfied myself that they had done the work almost as well as I could have done it myself (much virtue in that almoat)-I beamed a benevolent smi e—I beamed three benevolent smiles. The first to my wife in the chimney-corner knitting; the second to the solemn china dog on the mantlepiece the third as a tribute of regard to the world in general, and to the Welshman staff in particular. For patience, I am a regular Job-an op-to-date Job, with an modern improvements- but that china dog on the mantlepiece is a sore vexation to me. Morning, noon, and night I am strongly tempted to say what I think of him and his tribe; and I feel sure that some ) day I shall have to quote from a speech made by ) Cunningham Graham in the Hoase of Commons. Yon ¡ will remember, Sir, that there was a certain word in Mkat speech which seemed quite new to the ears of our hjawrable M.P.'s, except Dr Tanner. That is the I w(Jrd whiih expresses my mental attitude towards china dogs. I am told that some very pohte people prefer to spell it; and I have seen it spelltd in the newspapers with two letters separated by a short black line, but it I doe< not sound a bit like that at all, at all. Some people make use of it daily, and many times daily; others when they want to catch a train and their shoe-lace breaks; for myself, I am an advocate of abstinence, but reserving the right to use the word on special occasions. [Envelopes to the Welshman Office, marked H China Dog Competition," and enclosing Is in postage stamps for entrance fee. Millionaires strictly debarred from the competition.] It is quite certain that I should have tried the effect of Graham's magic word on this graven image of a dog did I not respect my wife's feelings for she regards it as the apple of her eye. Llewellyn's love for Gelert is not to be mentioned on the same day as my wife's regard for the china dog. And Tenant Farmer" will bear me out when I say that the great Bacon, though he wrote some profound things on the Idols of the Tiibe and the Idol-s of the One, baa not a word to say about the Id>ls of the Mantlepiece; and, therefore, he goes down to posterity shorn of much glory. Now, Kitty, pays them her devotions daily-dusting, dusting, dusting without censing. When Kitty comes to reader an account of the days of her earthly pilgrimage, China Dog and Co will form a big iteoj in the, bill, and I am afraid somebody will be disaati-fi-,d. I I I I 11 .I- 1. t-aroctu ^as me late -Tair nay would have saio; I -parbleu did I woo and win a wife to wait upon these graven images P Did I bting her home rejoioing, that she might spend money and time twoney first, of course) in these things which do not minister to the pleasure of the eye, the comforts of the body, the education of the mind, or the joys of the soul ? Perhaps, some of the readers of the Welshman are of a statistical turn of mind. We will look at the qaes- tion first from that point of view. Kitty seems good for thirty-five years more-and my friend, the insarance agent, will not deny it. Very well, leaving out leap years, that makes thirty-five times 365 hours, at the rate of an hour per day. This comes to nearly a year and a half ceaseless, day and night, dusting of china dogs-witboot any return for it in the shape of health or wisdom. Why, in that time, she would have dusted a little farm off the idols and, if she woold only save np the dtily dustings, Kitty and myself might at the end of thirty -five years force our way into the landlord class. It's a pity the census returns don't shew us bow many have become landed proprietors by adopting this I plan. The Board of Trade returns are no better. That is the statistical point of view there is also an educational aspect, a political aspect, a national aspect, a medical aspect, a legal aspect, and a theological aspect to tbis question. Many people seam to consider that Thomaa Carlyle did a big thing when he gave to the world his Philosopy of Clothes, Sartor Rtaarto" aod they are right. But when I bring forth my philosophy on china dogs, Sartor will have to take a back seat, and the world will begin to rub its eyes. Watch the advertisement columns of the Welshman, but, with the permission of the Editor, I will here make a kind of preliminary announcement. The great work will consist of five parts, as tollows:- I. Introdootion-coolaining a brief glimpse of the vsriouk aspects of the question. II. China Dogs versus Harmoniums. III. The canary bird as the poor man's piano. IV. Economy-wbat is tbat, and why? V. Ideas of house decoration- false and true. Appendix on roads, road mending, led road cleaning. Speaking of my great work brings to mind the doings of Messrs Abel Thomas and Lloyd Morgan, tba M.P.'s for your county, Mr Editor. (I belong to the oounty of Giraid as and Asaer.) Ooce I had an idea of asking these gentlemen to take a band in my great work, and assigniog them "the legal aspect of the ehina dog question bot I am afraid they are too busy in Par- liament, looking after the interests of the county, to think of this business of mine. This is what the Editor of a Liberal paper, called the Cambrian News, says of them and two others On Monday night Mr Asquith brought in the Welsh Disestablishment Bill, and, in making a thort spet,ch of about twenty minutes' duration, said that 'Sa far as I am concerned, and the Government are concerned, we do not mean to contribute to what we regard as the growing abuse of converting first reading debates into second reading debates.' After this wise statement, Mr F Edwards, Mr Lloyd Morgan, Mr Abel Thomas, and Sir G 0 Morgan each delivered a totally unnecessary speech Four first reading speeches by Welsh members, who would bave]betterjserved the canse of Disestablishment and contributed towards their own reputation if they had kept their garrulity to them- selves. Wales wants to see this Bill pushed through, and can forgive any Welsh member who says nothing and does bis beat to keep other people from saying anything," &0., &o. Yes, I think they are too busy serving their con- stituents to have anything to do with this business of mine. I suspeot "Tenant Farmer" has something to answer for. All this has happened since be quoted Milton on "fame." -4t After reading the above strictures on the four members, will some Maenolochog farmer, who under. stands the subject, tell me what is the valae ef a sheep dog that holds back when he should come on, comes on when he should hold buck, barks when be should be silent, and keeps sileoce when be should batk. Three more stars, ye worthy comps., for they impart dignity and tone to an article. Everybody has beard of the Bigbt Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, and since be discovered a third course to adopt on a division of the House, it is said that They are worth two guineas a box!!
LLANDDAROG PICKINGS. I
LLANDDAROG PICKINGS. I At last, the ploughing match is a thing of the past. Owing to the iuclement weather, and the pos-ponement of the match so often, it torned out a failure as regards the number of plougnmen. Only eleven ploughs com- peted, taking all the classes together. Bot, although the ploughmen were so weak in number, their work was fairly good throughout. There were a few capital ploughmen, and not one bad one. The meet of the hounds took place at Lletherllestry last Fiiday, when many people turned up, including the Knight of the Last. And 1 can assure you that" Shoni Bach was not three miles off. After starting, it was not very long before the bounds soented Rey Dard. Take my word for it, I can assure the musio was beautiful, acd delighted toe heart of every real sportsman who took part in the chase. Pity that the day was so miserably wet and windy. *♦* "Veritas" writes to me" as follows: Mae amryw yn edrych yn mlaen yn gslonog ar y wledd gerddorol sydd yn otiel ei ddnrparu i ni yn Capel y Metbedistiad yma tea canol y mis bwn. Gobeitho y bydd y cjngherdd ya llwyddianas, oblegid mae yr eiw i fyned tuag at ell cynorthwyo i adgyweirio y capel." Good luck i ohwi, medd Sheni Baoh hefyd. John Barleyoorn had a great downfall last week, near Porthyrbyd. It appears that some wag, or an evil- disposed party, seeing a full nine gallon caak at a certain place all by itself took it up and roiled it down a slanting field, to the great amusement of the cattle, which gravely watched its down-grade revolutions. It is a good job for the wag that the owners of the cask look it as a joke; otherwise, it might not be very pleasant for him. Shoni" likes to.roll the drink down, not down a field, mind you, but a'very different place. At last, a long-felt want has been scipplied in this district, throughout the advent of a shoeing and general smith to Efail y Gof," Porthyrhyd. It was a long- felt want in two ways, first, for the use of farmers, and second and last, but not least, lor the purpose of those who like to utilise the smithy as a general assembly- rooms for the young men of the neighbourhood. Now, they can be seen there discussing tbe most difficult problems of the day, on topics "Personal, Cariadol, Sectyddol, a Gwleidyddol. And the best of this legislative assembly is that their Bills, when brought in, are read and passed on the first divieion. It is ramoured that the ministry, both in and out of the Cabinet, are composed of both Liberals aDd Conserva- tives jointly-a thoroughly composite administration. "Shoni Bach" is the Sergeant-at-Anns and Foreign Secretary oombined, at the enormous salary of nil. SHONI BACH. I
"SILLY BILLY'S " NOTES.I
"SILLY BILLY'S NOTES. Mae Billy wedi teimlo dyddordeb neillduol wrth ddarllen yr ymdrafodaeth ar y "cbwareu oardiau." Darfu i U J. D. gybuddo ryw fyfyrwyr eu bod yo eoog o ymwneyd npyn a'r cardiau, ac tDae" Skatter- mist yo y Welshman yr wytbnos basiodd yn amddiffyo y myfyrwyr sydd yn arfer a'r chwareu." Well done, "Skattermiat," mae gt-nyt lythyr ardderchog! Yr wyt yn yagrifenu mewn ysbryd fine anghyfiredin, ao wrth dda- lien dy lythyr, cofiais am frawddeg yn debyg i byn: Gwyn eu byd y rhai addfwyn, canys hwy a etifeddant y ddaear." Ond a barnu dy addfwynder di, wrth dy lythyr, ryfeddwn i dipyn na etifeddu di nefoedd yn ogistal a daear, gan dy tod yu berchen ar ysbryd mor anghyffrediu o efengylaidd! Hit bert iawn oedd genyt, onide, wrth edliwio duwioldeb I-J.D." Ie, yn wir. Dyna idea striking, fachgen, myfyriwr-oo yn parotoi ar gyfer gwaith y weini- dogaeth, a un yn bwriaJu cyssegru ei hun at y gwaith o annog, oynghori, a dysgu pobl i fyw yn dduwiol. Ie, hwn yn gwawdio duwioldeb ei gyd-ddyn. Lied dda, yn wir. Creda "Billy" fod dylodol ardderchog o dy flaen, Skattermist" 1A0 oe byddi mor gall a rboddi dy enw priodol l'r cyhoedd, gelli fentro y cei alwad bang. Mae crefytid yo rhy ieel mae Seion yn rby leeg a gwan i allu fforddio go. jael dynion mor efengylatdd a "Skatfermist" i aros tua'r colegau. 0, na, mae angen dy fath di ar ein heglwysi; mie eu pobl ieusino ag angen eu diwyllio, ao ni chaiff un eglwys un yn well na ti at y gwaith. Ti wnei gynhat Bible Classes a Cai-d Playing Classes ar ynail; hefyd byddi dithau yn fwy with dy fodd, gao y gelli fyn'd oddiamgylch gan wneuthur doioui;" ac ar 01 treolio ychydig amser yn dy f t frgell i barotoi prege h ar wagedd ao oferedd y byd a'i bethau, gelli fyned allan i roddi "tro" am y ddeadeil, ac 08 cjfarfyddiag ambell i hen wr a'i war yn crymu, y pren almon yn blodeuo, ie, yn wir, efaUai wedi colli ei flodau," y gwir cryfion wedi colli eu nerth mewn gair, pob arwydd yn tystio fod yr hen wr yn tynu tua terfyn rhosydd Moab awn tonao yr hen lorddon in diu yn disgyn ar ei glustiau fel ryw drydar draw yo y pellder. Ie, os cyfarfyddi ag un telly, dyna falch fydd yr hen wr i gael game o" snap," old matd, I "euchre," old fours," (or all fours, which ?) 4-c., a dyna foddoad fydd i tithau dy fod wedi gallu adfywio tipyo arno yn y cyfwng. Pan y byddi yo myoed allan i gafglu at y coleg eleni, anfon dy gyhoeddiad fel hyn 4 Mr A- 'Skattermist,' acosgwnai, yr wyf yn 8icr y cei fwy o gynulleidlaoedd niig a gadd Foote y Freethinker erioed ao fe fydd awdurdodau penaeth neu benaetbiaid y coleg yn syou at y swm a ddygi yn ol o'th daith. Pau ddeui i Whitlaod, gofala anfon cerdyn, er mwyn i mi gael gosod hysbysiad o'th ddyfodiad yn "bar" pob tafaro sydd yn y lie, a ryfeddwn i lawer, wir, oa osodir box ar ambell i far," er derbyn cyfranifadau y cwsmeriaid tuag at Goleg y Ohwareuwyr Cardiau, ac mae yn bosibl y caet fwy o'r tinklers fel hyny nag a gaet tu.'r oapeli 'ma. Mae gwahnol enwadau Whitland yn "dotio'r" ar dy lytbyr buasai yn dda ganddynt pe baent yn sicr i ba enwad y perthynu. Mae ganddynt syniad ochel iawn am danat, nid yn unig oherwydd y gelli chwareu cardiau, ond oherwydd dy fod yn bercben ar gymaint o ymbwysderau i wneyd gweinidog llwyddiauus, ac jn berchen ar y fath ysbryd ardderchog. Yo wir, pe baet wedi cael dy fagu ar laetb sur a phubyr cochion, nis gallaset byth ddangos gwell ysbryd. Darfu i Mari'r drwa nesaf roddi y Welshman yr wythnos ddiweddaf (yn mha un yr oeid dy lythyr?; yn y llaetbdy er rbwystro'r gath i fyn'd i'r hufen a byth o'r fan effeithiodd dy lythyr gymaint ar awyrgylch y llaethdy, fel y surodd yr holl laeth cyn y boreu, ac mae Mari mewn tymher ofn<»dwy oddiar hyny, ac yn dy drafod yn erwin. Ych i fi," meddai Mari, yr ben greadur yoa mae e'n dweyd ei fod e'n credu fod onarddeg o bob deuddeg o'r myfyrwyr yn gymhwys ai y 'gwaitb.' Wn i ddim am yr unarddeg, ond 'rwyn siwr mai'r ddeuddeg- fed yw'r hen Sattaumwsk' 'na.  # Hang It all, Billy had it fine in a contemporary last week; but the sawdnster had the lion's share of the abuse though. Billy implores on you, gents, to deal tenderly with the sawdueter, or, maybe, all the sawdust will run out of him, as from a sixpenny doll but I hope that he will not disclaim whatever he does. Bear another week, Jack, end "Billy" will make amends by re.producing his likeness in the column, and then they will find out their mistake if they'll believe their own eyes; but if they will not believe their own eyes, well, tben, you can't expect them to believe what Billy says as to who he is. A clergyman in the locality is greatly annoyed by some chaps who occasionally attend his church, and, as a rule, they sit in the back pews, the farthest seats they can find, thinking that the reverend gentleman would not be able to detect their doings. But he sees them right enough, and by their behaviour in these seats, the reverend calls them the Devil's Corner. Heard that he threatens to rail io those seats, or nail up the doors of the pews, in order to prevent the gents from utilising those pews for their fiendish purposes. Well, well, the times do change, don't they? In the times of our forefathers the devil was kept out by fasting and prayer, but in these modern times it is intendtd to prevent the encroachments of the black- 'on by nailing op pew doors. But unless Billy is greatly mistaken, his Satanic majesty is a nimble chap, and will easily surmount such small difficulties as nailed pew doors. Suppose if the reverend gentleman would wait a little till the Disestablishment Bill will come in force; perhaps, that dose will putge the Old Mother of this Satanic invasion. There are some persons at St Clears who are noted for two things, firstly, their imaginative powers, and, secondly, the tact they show in circulating their imaginations as real faots through the village. Really, Mr Editoi, you must be on your guard, too, for fear that they'll hoax you. Perhaps, they will induse you at some future time, to believe that Billy 11 is dead and what a lark they would have to see the following issue of the Welshman appearing in full mourning, while at the same time "Billy" was alive, and as lively as a tom-cat treading on hot coals. But we must prepare for the present evil, and leave the future.ones till they come. How much woul d you charge Mr Editor, for printing two cards with an appropriate inscription on f which could be penned on the hoaxers' coats io the pity tb e-bi ind. man-manner, so that the villa- gers might know the gents and not be hoaxed by them as they were hoaxed last week, when they circulated the false report that one of their neighbours was found dead in his bed that morning, which neighbour happened to be as well as usual on that particular date. 11 Billy will give a prize for the most appropriate inscription to be ptinted on the cards, all incriptions to be in the hands of Billy," c/o Editor, not later than March 20th. At last, dear readers, "Billy" is able to fulfil his promise to you. So take notice, next week Billy's" likeness will appear, with a short biographical sketch of Billy." Let every one order a copy in time.
THE HARFAT POST-BAG.
THE HARFAT POST-BAG. The Cultivation of the Strawberry was the subject of the paper which Mr Anderson read at the Town Hall, on Wednesday week. Mr Anderson, who is a practical gardener, offered some excellent advice to intending straw- berry growers, and it is a pity the attendance was so small. Probably, it will be much larger in the rural districts. Mr Anderson lectured at Broad Haven and Johnston, on Tuesday and Thursday respectively, and to- night he is at the National School, Freystrop. One of our gallant firemen, Mr William Roberts, coal merchant, was married to Miss Harries, of the Turk's Head, at St Martin's Church, by the vicar, Rev C M Phelps, en Thursday, the 7th inst The single firemen have not given their dances at the Fire Station in vain. Probably, some of them will follow Mr Roberts' example sooner or later. V The Rev J Hughes Parry, the rector of Rudbaxton, i& preaching a course of Lemen sermons at St Martin's Church, on Wednesday evenings. An entertainment was given in the Wesleyan School- room, on the evening of Thursday week, by the members of the Commerce House Glee Party. The proceeds were applied to the centenary fund, which is slowly increasing. The frost and snow having disappeared, footballers art once more engaged at their favourite pastime. On the 7th inst., a match was played at Lampeter, between a team re- presenting that place and cur Harlequins. The 'Quins played two men short. The game, after having been well contested, resulted in a win for the visitors by one try to nil. m « Some exasperating things will occur to us once or twice in a way, no matter how cool or cautious we may be. No matter how keen our foresight is, W8 all sometimes anticipate the enjoyment of plums which we are doomed never to taste. Your sympathies, dear reader, are earnestly sought for a number of unfortunate and deluded young men who s'\ng at a service held a short time ago, and who thought they were singing like Little Tommy Tucker for their supper. But that supper hasn't come off, nor have I heard that it is likely to. A football match was played on Wednesday, on the ground of the Neyland Football Club, between the Haver- fordwest Grammar School players and a team from H:M.S. Rupert. This was the return match to the one played last term. With this month's number of the Tabernacle Chapel Monthly, the Rev F N Colborne, the pastor's portrait is presented. It is a very good likenes*, and, doubtless, many of his devoted congregation will be glad to have it if they had not already secured one. Mr Colborne must feel flattered at the way the electors of the town recently showed their appreciation of his work. V • I observe that the twenty-eighth appropriation of shares in the local branch of the Starr-Bowkett Building Society is to take place on Thursday, the 28th inst. At the last ballot, Mrs Frances Rees, draper, of Market-street, obtained the draw This luck is the more remarkable, because Mrs Rees had only joined the society within a fortnight before. The result of the County Council elections has been a surprise to both parties. I had opportunities of ascertain- ing the hopes of prominent members of both the progressive and moderate parties. The north 6ountry Radical (a most aggressive one, by the way) was very much afraid of a Conservative majority. The north of the county was all right, but he shook his head over the enlightened south." The Conservative leader was not even sure of maintaining the balance of parties, as it stood in the last council. The general result of a tie is, therefore, indeed, a remarkable surprise to all interested. V At least three ties are reported in connection with the County Council elections, London, Pembrokeshire, and- don't laugh—Prendergast. The Pren'gast people have found themselves suddenly famous and in big company. *#* Some members of the Liberal Party in the town are thinking of following the example of their opponents by starting a club. I am sure the Conservatives will feel sincerely flattered when this information of Radical imitation reaches them. Colonel White was not far out when he said, "The Balfour Club has become a terror to the Rads I wonder whether the" Rosebery Club" will become as great a terror to the Tories. I rather doubt it. The Balfour has made such a grand start that no later comer could ever hope to compete successfully with it for local power and influence. Someone cruelly described the gallant and successful candidate for the St Thomas and Furzy Park Division as a national pauper." This so raised the ire and stimulated the mettle of all those in our town, who now enjoy their weli-deserved remuneiation for having served Her Majesty in one or other of the services, that the pensioners deter- mined to resent the insult by working against the party who made the statement. They polled like Britons. One fine old Scotchman was much to the fore whipping up the voters. As he marched each of his men into the polling station, in the presence of the worried candidate who had been so unfortunate as to hurt the feelings and incur the displeasure of the pensioners, he would heap up the agony by hurrying his man onward, uttering at the same time, in martial tones, those terrible words, h Another national pauper, air! < < There are many funny stories told in connection with the elections. Here's one. One candidate made so sure of being elected, that he actually prepared his speech thank- ing the clectois for returning him by such a substantial majority, and practised the delivery of the oration every day for a week before the day of the poll. But as the other man got in, he does not want that speech now and any of you :successful candidates who have not yet returned your thanks to your constituents may have this choice effusion cheap. How much for this lot, gentlemen ? What price the thanks oration P V If some of the illiterates had stuck out at the recent elections, they might have secured life annuities. One such declared solemnly to several gentlemen the other morning, that he was offered for his vote, an 4 on the day of the poll, thirty shillings down, and sixpence a week for three months afterwards! He didn't say why he didn't close with such a good offer, but, doubtless, he had his eye on something better in another direction. Who says that voters were bribed ? It was only relieving the unem- ployed A meeting of the Fanciers' Society was held at the Coffee Tavern on Thursday week. Several new members were enrolled, making a total of sixty-five. The following appointments were made to offices for the ensuing twelve months:—Chairman, Mr John White, of Glenafoit Cottages; vice-chairman, Mr Henry Noott, of Kensington- terrace treasurer, Mr W C Llewellyn and honorary joint secretaries, Messrs P and S Bowler, of Hanover House. There are splendid prospects of having a first- class show early in October. l wonder whether Mr Henry Uwen has had any reply to big letter, which I referred to in my last Notes. He is certainly entitled to some explanation. While on that subject, I am reminded of the fact that Mr Morgan Evans. a Pembrokeshire man, has been writing to the Field about the Rev Murray A Matthew's work on The Birds of Pembrokeshire." Mr Evans says Mr Matthew must have been a very diligent student of bird life in Pembroke- shire to have produced such a work, after a residence of only eight years in the northern division of the county." Mr Evans gathers from the book that the ornithology of the county has greatly changed since he resided in it many years ago. HAISRFAGBIR.