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TO CORRESPONDENTS.
TO CORRESPONDENTS. So notice can So .atbcntisattJ »r « °M,t fcuion, but as a writer; net necessarily ior ,>jo guarantee of gocd raith. _—
THE CHAMPION PRIZ^ FOR BLACK.…
THE CHAMPION PRIZ^ FOR BLACK. CATTLE. The P—osition made by MR Bowen, of Hwv^waiV. t„ the various clubs ,n the tnree, coua^es to offer jointly a premium tor ball-, oi, XP breed was discussed by the members ot • SePOTbro^armer' Club, at their mee m. t SaturW. a report of *M> COLUMN. THE nriuciple was UNANIMOUS.} adopted, and a committee was appointed to eousider W amount the Society shoutd subscribe, and 0 make A -eoort as to the manner IU whicn it shou.,1 e SNVEN The Society strongly supported -lr Lnrt proposition, and geue^ op.mon wa» expressed that the establishment of a CHAMPA- Prfze tor buiis would promote :he improvement of the BIACK breed of cattle. By the rules of trie SL-I^V M«?CIN* could NOT vote a sum or monev without uotice, but there is every proba bility"that the amount of the subscription wili be the same AS THAT uf the Pembrokeshire Society, — £ 10,
HAVERFORDWEST TOWN COUNCIL.
HAVERFORDWEST TOWN COUNCIL. A meeting of the members of this body was held at the New Couucil Chamber yesterday TWE were present:—J. Phillips, Esq, (Mayor): M7\V- KE.-S, Mr W. Owen, Mr W. Davies, Mr W. Walters Mr John James, Mr Biethyn, Mr W. Williams, Mr E. Thomas, Mr George Palmer, Mr II. pmllips, Mr Madocks, Mr S. Harford, Mr J. Thomas, Mr S. Thomas, and Ur. Brown. ELECTION OF MAYOR. V- W. Owen Mr Mayor-I think I MAY con- cratulate the town upon having at length a suitable building fur the accommodation ot the TJwu Council, in which the business can be more comfortably transacted than before, — MR Sees: Permit me to call Mr Alderman Owen to order. Before you can do anything, we must elect a Mayor. MR Owen: When the Recorder of London presents the Mayor before the Vice-Chancellor he makes a long speech. (Laughter.) 1 hat is a very good rule, and I don't thins we are called WON co propose the Mayor without making some OBSERVATIONS, on other circumstances connected i. with it. Mr Harford Don't make a long speech. Mr Owen and Mr Rees. whom 1 am very glad to see here-(hear. hear.) have been mem- bers of the Council ever since the passing of the Municipal Corporations Bill now between 30 and 40 years ago, W 8 have very regularly atteuded to the business 0: the town: I dent think any two members of the Council have done so more than we have. (Hear, hear.) I am very glad to see that Mr Rees is able to come to this building, and hope that he will be often seen here again. (Hear, near.) The building in which we have been accustomed to meet was a disgrace to the town, and I very seldom went there, because the meetings were held at night, when I could not attend, I hope in future the ,_eetingr will be held in the day time, and at an hour when all can attend. Two or three hours HE a TIME will be quitesufficieut to transact the business that is required' to be done, and 1 thiuk IT is almost a reflection upon the town that we cannot fiud » body of men who can give up two or three hours in the day time for the trans- action of public business. I have never heard of any place where the meetings of the corpo- ration are not held in the day time. If vou go to the city of London the members are merchants and men of business, and they meet in the day time, and NOT at 7 and 8 o'clock at night. Mr H. PtuHtpa The House ofCoffimouS meets at night. Mr Owen The bnsmess of the House 9t Commons begins at 12 o'clock, and the most important business is trans- acted then. It is the political part of the business is transacted in the evening. The first business we have to do—(" Hear, hear, from Mr Kees)—is to elect a successor to our present Mayor i have very much pleasure in proposing Mr Joseph Thomas, merchant, who is in every way qualified for the office (Hear, hear.) He is a large freeholder in the town, and a very large ratepayer, and I have no doubt he will discharge the duties of the office, as every other Mayor has done, honestly aud independently. I have much pleasure in proposing that Mr Joseph Thomas be elected Mavor for the ensuing year (Hear, hear.) r Rees* I hope 1 may be permitted, sitting down as I do, to second that proposition. I have every confidence Mr Thomas will discharge the duties most efficiently. I don't pretend tit make a long speech, as MV friend, MR Owen has done on tilts occasion, because I think it is contrary to law (Hear, hear, aud laughter.) Mr Harford: I don't know whether I am ia order or not. but it strikes me that if there is another person to propose, now is the time. I propose that Mr James Phillips be re-e'ected, because of the very great services he has rendered i the matter of the waterworks and various other ways during the last 12 months. As to my friend. Mr Joseph Thomas, I have not the blumtest objection to him personally: but at the same time I DO say, it is a compliment due to Mr Phillips that we should re-elect him for his attention to the waterworks, and to the duties of his office I propose that he be re elected Mayor TOR the ensuing year. Mr Palmer AS a general rule 1 object to the re-election of the Mayor, but there are exceptions, Wv«EU we may be justified in doing so. It strikes ?N • that this is one of those occasions when we MAY with great propriety, re-elect our Mayor, inasmuch as daring Mr Phillips's mayoralty, we have had important works executed, and altuough they are not exactly carried out to the fullest extent, vet in a short time they will be. Mr Phillips has devoted great attention to the works, *d I think it is due to Mr Phillips that we Could re-elect him, that his name may be handed down ia connection with the completion of these important works. I. HAVE much pleasure in seconding the proposition that Mr Phidips Wre- E'E\IRDJ. Thomas: I am much obliged to MR Alderman Oweu and Mr Alderman Kees, for PRODOS' II my name it. connection with the office of Mayor! I Stioui I be sorry to see any division upon the matter: I appreciate the honour, but 1 quite fall in with tho views of Mr Harford and Mr Palmer that Mr Phillips should be re-elected. Althou gh I consider it an honour, 1 have not the least desire for the office, but 1 assure you I do appreciate your kindness. ¡. Mavor Perhaps you will just allow me to say thaz I feel as Mr Thomas does in this matter. I am sure I shall be very much obliged if the gentleman who has nominated me will withdraw my name. (Mr Harfcrd No, no.-1) AS many gentlemen know, 1 for several years declined to be nomi- nated'as Mayor, and 1 felt it one of the greatest trials I ever oassed through to come here 12 months ago to be appointed Mayor of Haverfordwest. During the year, I have done what I could to discharge the duties but I feel it a great burden, and 1 shall be very much obliged if you will allow \lr Thomas's nomination to stand. Mr ilariord I will not withdraw- Mr Williams: After the remarks of Mr Joseph Thomas, I ieel a difficulty in standing up to make a proposition in the direction which would necessarily create some amount of division, and irobablv leave the proposition I would MAKE iu Vminority. I don't wish to create a division, but I do it from a sense of duty. I do it from no feeling of hostility whatever to the mover and seconder of either of the propositions, and cer- tainly not to the members who are nominated. 1 highly appreciate the services the present Mayor has rendered daring the year, and the motion for his re-election, I should be inclined to fall in with, were it not for the resolution passed by the Council some two or turee years ago that re-elections should not take pJace. No one more appreciates the services or more highly esteems the character of the other gentleman more than I do and at another time no one will be more forward than myself in supporting the proposition that he be elected. The gentleman whom I propoM to occupy the position of chief magistrate is one who has not had a long connection with the Council, but at the present moment, although A"voun°R man, there is no one who h*s a better Vnowledse of the business of the Corporation. He has been Ion- connected with the Borongh. I have not consulted him on the matter, and I don't know what answer he is prepared to give, but AT the risk of any observations that may be made I say I do so from a sense of duty- 1 leave it to the proper time when it comes to explain my MOVLYE in proposing him. I take the hberty of PROR™W*S MR John James for the office of Mayor, tor 'THE ..HWIITG year. \'r .John I have no desire whatever for tue ofme- V J r W. D.^ies: I respect for our \1 V would more fl my ell. 1 1.&4 y ear, and I did so in the face of the opinions I expressed that the then M iyor, DrBrown, should be reelected, in whose year of office the waterworks were brought out. I am very much opposed to reelections, aud we have the best example in the city of Loudon, where there is no re-election f unless there 's some special occasion. Time is passing, and there are men about me whom I should be ghd to see as aspirants for the office of Mayor, and notwithstanding the connection that exists between Mr Thomas and myself, I should vote for the re election of our Mayor, if I considered it to be correct in principle. I thought a resolu- tion had been pass'd that re-elections were to be put an end to. With regard to an observation of Mr Williams. I wish to say a word I am sure Mr James will do well whatever he under- takes, bat 1 don't think we are to be guided by the number of years a man has been in the council. If it be governed by length of service, Mr Henry Phillips as the oldest councilman ou^ht to be elected in this manuer. Dr. Brown Before I took office it was proposed that the Mayors should not be re-elected 1 think Mr Harford retired on that understanding I know no man amongst us who would have gone to so much trouble and paid so much attention) to the waterworks as our present Mayor, and if this board could confer a greater honour upon him by re-electing him, I should be the very first man to propose it. The Mayor will leave the chair with the waterworks almost completed, and his name will be handed down in connection with these j works, if there be any honour attached to it. I hadjsome connection with the work, and if you, sir, shou'd ever be immortalised by it, I shall not be ivery far off. (Loud laughter ) Mr John James As .,11' Williams has men-I tioned my name, perhaps you will allow me to sav one word. I should not be able to devote anything like the tune which the Mayor has de- voted to the omce I could not attend to it; and bag to decline the honour. The Mayor appealed to his supporters to with- draw his name, and Mr Thomas made a similar appeal with respect to his name but in each case, the request was not complied with. Mr S. Thomas I hope some arrangement will be come to bv which a division will he avoided. Without expressing any opinion, I think there is a great deal to be said agaiusi the practice 01 reelection. I am not prepared to advocate the question of seniority, for I think every man who enters thts coulIcil chamber ought to be fit for the position of Mayor. A division then took place; when 4 members voted for the reelection oi Mr Phillips. The motion for the election of Mr Thomas was car- ried by a large majority. The Mayor: Mr Thomas—I have great pleasure in returning you as, Mayor of Haverfordwest for next year. The Mavor elect then took his seat at the hean of the t'lble, and subsequently made the customary leclaratiocs. The Mayor, in returning thanks, said: I thank vou for the honour yoa have done me. I should have liked Mr Phillips to have continued in office, but as you have elected me, I must ask yoa to attend all the meetings and to give ma all the assistance yoa can. It is important that we see how to "mf>ke the works we have constructed pay, and that is a question of somrl importance. I hope when the time comes for me to surrender the office, kit will not. have suffered at my hands. ELECTION OF SHERIFF. Mr S. Thomas proposed that Mr Thomas Rees, of Cdrtlett Mills, be elected Sheriff. Dr. Brown seconded the motion. Mr Harford proposed Mr Lloyd, ironmonger, of High street, which was seconded by Mr Palmer. Mr H. Phillips proposed Mr J. Brown, but the Deminat10n was not seconded. On a division, 6 voted for Mr Lloyd, and 9 for Mr Rees the latter, was, therefore, elected. ELECTION OF ALDERMEV, Mr W. Walters and Mr W. Davies were unani- mously re-elected aldermen. EIIECTIOX OF OFFICER?. David Evans and W. Kichards were re-elected bailiffs; George Thomas and William Carter were re-elected sergeants-at-mace Geo, Thomas was also re-appointed messenger. VOTE OF THANKS TO THE EX.MAYOR. Mr Owen proposed a vote of thanks to the Ex- Mayor, and also moved that the usual salary be paid him. Mr Walters seconded the motion, l'ho mAion was carried with unanimity. The Ex Mayor: I am very much obliged to you for the vote of thanks. 1 did my duty to the best of my ability, and if you are satisfied, I am pleased. THE MAYOR'S SALARY. Mr Henry Phillips moved that the payment of a salary to the Mayor be discontinued, which was seconded by Mr W. Davies. Mr John James moved as an amendment that the salary be continued. Mr Palmer seconded the amendment. The meeting divided, when seven voted for the motion and nine for the amendment. The payment of a salary to the mayor will therefore be discontinued. The Mayor voted for the abo- lition of the salary. APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE. There were three applications for the office of superintendent of police:—Mr John Willirms, of the Coumy Constabulary Mr E. Morgan, warder in the county Prison and Mr Treherne, of the Swansea Police Force. Mr Davies proposed that Mr Williams be appointed. Mr Henry Phillips seconded the motion which was supported by the Ex Mayor. Mr Harford proposed Mr Treherne; but the motion was not seconded. Mr Williams was declared elected. THE REPAIRS OF THE NEW BRIDGE Mr James Phillips mentioned that an arrangement had been made to meet a deputation from the Bridge Commissioners in reference to the repairs of the approaches. Mr James Evans desired him to apologize Lu ine Council for having allowed the matter to escape his notice, aud he (Mr Phillips) would state that the depu- tation meant to ask the Council what amount they would contribute towards the repairs of the roadway which had been disturbed in laying the vvater pipes. The Surveyor said that £2 or £3 would repair all the damage done by the Water commissioners, The matter was referred to a committee. THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS It was resolved that" the School Board be permitted to use the new Council Chamber for their meetings on payment of a rent of £10 a year, to include the use of coal and gas. THE FAIRS. Mr Palmer mentioned that great inconvenience had been occasioned by some of the fairs being fixed for the same days as the Narberth Fairs. He had spoken to a gentleman, from Narbertb on this matter, and if a committee was appointed, an arrangement could be made by which the same inconvenience wouid not occur again. The mat er was of considerable impor- tance, not only to Haverfordwesr, but to the whole county, and he thought this would be a proper time to consider it. i Atter some conversation, a committe was | appointed to prepare the list of fairs for next i year. THE SCHOOL BOARD. An order was made lor the payment of £30 to the School Board, in accordance with a demand made upon the Council. The meeting, after transacting other business, adjourned.
.I ! THE CHARGE OF STABBING…
THE CHARGE OF STABBING AT DALE. The hearing of the charge against Charles George Roch, of stabbing Richard Lloyd, at Dale, on the 10th of October, was resumed at the Shire Hall on Saturday, before Mr O. E. < Davies, Mr Starbuck, Mr Skone, and Mr T. Roberts. Mr W. John appeared for the accused. Thomas Gwynne gave similar testimony to that already published, and Dr. Griffiths deposed that on examining Lloyd on the 11th of October, he found a punctured wound just below the left! shoulder, penetrating the left lung. From the nature of the wound, he at one time apprehended a fatal result, and the compla nant was not out of danger for the first three days.—P.O. Davies deposed that when he charged the prisoner with stabbing complainant, he made no reply. He asked prisoner if he had a knife, and he replied that he had, and in answer to a farther question, said he had a kuife on the night of the 10th October, but did not remember using it. The Bench committed the prisoner for trial at the Quarter Sessions; he was admitted to bail, unuselfin £100, and one surety in £ lQ0. THE WATERWORKS.—The reservoir at Portfield was closed for storage of water on Monday, the 30th ult. in six days the water rose to a height of 5ft. 2in. On Wednesday tne valves were opened, and the water turned into the new mains so far as Shipman'd Lane. The experiment was perfectly successful. LLA\DL:.OY IALR.—This fair VAS held on WidnesdM last. The show of stock of all Jr usual very large. There was'a ,dealers nresent, but prices did {h standard reached at our .ober tano. I €
------------PEMBROKE FARMER'S…
PEMBROKE FARMER'S CLUB. I A meeting of this club was held at the Hou Hotel. Pembroke, on Saturday. The dinner wad: well prepared, and was attended by about 70) persons. Capt. Leach, of Corston, presided, aud the Vice-chair was occupied by Mr Lewis Mathias, of Lamphey Court. There were also present:—Mr Scourtield. M P. Mr Meyrick, M.P. Mr P. Llewellin, 2Ifr Griffiths, Merriou Mr Lewis, Norchard; Mr P. Griffiths, Lyserry; Mr Lewis, Stephen's Green: Mr Griffiths, Penally; Mr Jouas Uawkins. Mr R, M. Jones, Mr Jenkins, Mayor: Mr ('odd, Sagesfcon; Mr A Long, Mr T. Davies, Hayes; Mr Morgan, I-atnphey Mr Tre genna, Mr Stratton, Carew-Newton; Mr George Young. Huhberton Mr W. o. Hulm, Mr A. Jermin, Kingswood; Mr T. Young. Bangeston Green Mr R. Flutter, Mr M'Donald, Morrison, Mr Ifendy, Flemington Mr J. Powell, secretary Mr Michael, Oxland j Mr Clarke, Waterwynch; Mr Hulm. Mr Evans, Upton Castle; Capt. li. Adams, Holyland; Dr Reid, Mr Rees, Upton; Mr W. B. Roberts, Loveston Mr John Jones, Pembroke Dr. Reynolds, Mr George Ormond, Wedlock; Mr T. Parcell, Lydstep; Mr John Davies, Summerton; Mr Standerwick, Oneftos;) Capt. Andersou, Mi F. L. Clark. Mr G. Gwyther, Mr S. P. Williams, Lamphey Park; Mr N. Roch, Paskeston Major Leach, Ivy Tower Mr Jermin, Windmill Hill; Mr T. Griffiths, Kingsmill; Mr Davies, Alleston; Mr Thomas, Warren Mr G. Hall, Mr Rossiter, Lamphey; Mr Elsdon, Mr Churchward, &c. &c. The Chairman gave the usual loyal toasts, which were well received. THE AWARD OF PRIZES FOR GREEN' CROPS. President: The first business to be transacted is to call upon the judges to give their awards for the best green crops. The Secretary will be kind enough to read out to us the result of the Judges' awards, that we may learn who have been fortu- nate enough to receive prizes. Secretary The judges have made their awards as follows:— To the best and the greatest number of acres of turnips or mangold wurtze!s, cultivated on the drill system, aud occupying more than L>0 acres of land— £ 2. (The Earl of Cawdor adds £ 2)— £ 4,—Mr Griffiths, of Merrion. The second in merit,— £ 2—Mr aees, of Upton. To the best and greatest number of acres of turnips or mangold wurtzels, cultivated on the drill system, occupying less than loO seres of land, £ 2—Mr T. Young, Bangeston Green. Second in merit, £ 1,—Mr Jones, of Bowct. ALTERATION OF RULES. Chairman At this meeting notice of any new rule or alterations in existing rules may be given to the Secretary, and the matter will be discussed at the next meeting. If any gentleman has any notice of this kind to give, HOW is the time tit give it to the Secretary. Vice-Chairman; I am going to propose that an alteration be made on the wrapper of our rules. I fiud on the cover of the book, that the dinners are to be held alternately at the Dragon and Lion Hotels. The Dragon Hotel is no longer in existence, and I propose that the King's Arms be inserted in its place. Mr T. Davies: I beg to second the motion. Chairman: We can discuss it at the next meeting as a rule. Mr Lewis, Norchard I beg to give notice of an alteration of a rule which appears to many gentlemeu at this board likely to be of benetit to the operation of this Club, and that is in reference to the prizes given for pigs by this Society. It is said by many members of the Society that the show of pigs is very limited, and to some extent inferior—very much more so than it ought to be, considering the quality and number of good pigs that are in the neighbourhood within the precincts of this club They attribute these circumstances to the fact that in the prises offered by this Society for pigs we have the regulation appended that "pigs winning these prizes are ineligible to compete for the same again." A Member: In that class—is it not ? Mr Lewis It does not say anything about the class: but pigs winning these prizes are ineligible to compete for the same again it would mean in the same class, because a competitor cannot win the same prize twice Secretary The same pig cannot win twice. Mr Lewis: The same pig cannot win the prize twice. Assuming that a person shows a young sow here uuder 12 months old, he would like to keep it for three or four years; but he can never win a prize with her again however excellent her quality may oe Therefore, the prizes offered for such pigs are to a great extent inoperative. And if it applies to sows, it certainly applies to boars with greater force, because boars would be kept- Mr Hulm I don't think this is the proper time to discuss the matter. Mr Lewis can give notice now, and the question Can be discussed at the next meeting (Hear, hear.) It is not the practice of The club to discuss the question on a notice, and I hope we shall observe the rules of the Society, Mr Lewis I beg to assure you that I have no intention to enter into a discussiog. on the matter. I wished to give my reasons for pro- posing the alteration, and after giving those reasons, the members of the club would be able between this and the next meeting to think it over, and consider whether there is any weight in those reasons or not, and then enter upon the discussion which would then take place. They would not be taken by surprise. Aiajor Leach: You may provoke discussion now. Mr Lewis I am not open to any answer. I beg to give notice that at the next meeting of this club, I shall move that the prizes for pigs given by this Society be taken into consideration with a view to their amendment. Mr G. Lewis, of Flimston Before any notice is given, I would request the Secretary to read the lGth ruie of the club, and then every gentleman will know what he has to do. Secretary The 16th rule is as follews :—That no rule shall be altered or new rule made, but at the meeting of the Society in February, and of which notice m writing shall have been^ given at one of the three previous quarterly meetings Mr G, Lewis Notice is to be given in writing, and that is the point to which I wish to call the attention of the meeting. I propose that no notice be taken by the Secretary except it is in writing, and then it can properly come before us. Mr P. Griffiths: I beg to second the motion. Mr G. Lewis: The verbal notices should be withdrawn, and notices in writing given Chairman According to the rules of the club the notice of the Vice-chairman with regard to the dinner should be given in writing. Vice-chairman: I don t see that it comes within our rules at all. If you read through the rules there is nothing whatever said about the house we are to dine at. There is nothing about it except on the wrapper, and that does not come within the rules. Chairman: We will put it on the same footing, aud discuss it at the next meeting- Vice Chairman I maintain that what I propose does not come within the rules at all. I thought it would have been a matter for the committee to have decided, but they say "No: they would rather not: they wish it to be decided by a majority of the meet'ng." It appears to be the opinion at tais end of the table that wnat I propose has nothing whatever to do with the rules of the Society. The committee have declined to settle it they say they have no power: they wish it to be put to the vote of the Society at large. Chairman: I don't think it should be put to the vote until next meeting, because there has been no notice given to the club that the matter would be discussed. 11 is an arrangement of long standing, and I don't think we should decide upon it at this meeting, no notice having been given. Vice Chairman: Very well: I will give notice of it now, aud the matter can be discussed at the next meeting. Mr Michael mentioned a former occasion. when a similar motion was decided at a smaa meeting, and the then Secretary, (the late Mr John Jones) refused to take any notiee oi it. Notice was given of it for discussion at another meeting, when the proposers were defeated. He thought that notice should be given of the alteration, and the sense of the club jould be taken, and the question decided by tbe majority, otherwise any rule in the boo^ might be altered without notice. without notice. THE CHAMPION PRIZE FOR BLAR K nULLS. Chairman: The next matter fev consideration is Mr Bowen, of Llwyngwair's proposition ill reference, to prizes for Black balls. Mr Bowen proposes that an exhibition fuould be held at Carmarthen, and his suggestion will be discussed by this meeting. Secretary: i wiil read che correspondence which has passed on this subject: Llwyngv air, August 30, 1871. Dear Sir,—As there is evidently a wish in the country to promote and encourage the improvement of the black Welsh breed of cattle, I venture to sug gest the following prize for bulls-two jears old and upwards. hat cidi-give out of its funds jBl to a champion prize, to be competed for by members of subscribing clubs. I assume that the following ?.o.r;. cultural societies are interested in the matter-Pem- broke, Havertosdwest, Narberth, Fishguanl, Cardigan, Llanboidy, Llandovery, Llandilo, andCarmarthen. There may be others. I would further suggest that the competition take | i place at Carmarthen, on account of its being the town best served by railways. It seems to me that we I j want some central arena, not only for the interest such a coutest would create, hut also for the opportu- nity it would give for comparison as to progress among breeders. A prize of £1.0 would tempt a man to travel from home and compare notes. I know no breed of cattle that so nearly solves the problem of butcher and butter," no breed that so completely answers the purposes of rderi occupying moderately sized farms exposed to the humidity and storm of the \Vestern Ocean, and no breed more iu want of development. Will you kindly ventilate this proposal among your members and let me know the result? To the sub- scriptions of the clubs some hing perhaps might be added by private individuals. Yours faithfully, JamlsB; BOWBN. Pembroke Sept. 1. 1871 Sir,—Your letter re Champion Prize for bulls to hand, In reply I bog to say I think the proposition a good one, except that the value of the prize is too low. I think the nine societies, with a few liberal gentlemen from each, could muster at least £45, and with that amount make three prizes, say £2;), .£ 15, and £ o. With these, I think farmers would be indu-ed to be more careful in the selection of their bulls, and it would greatly tend to improve the breed of Black cattle. I would venture to promise a five pound note from this district. Perhaps it would be desirable to have the contest in the three counties alternately: this I think would produce a better teeling amongst all persons concerned. I venture to suggest that it would not be fair to class two year old bulls with older ones, as they arrive at maturity when under three years. I think that age would be the best. I will bring the matter before our com- mittee, and in a short time write you the result. If the matter is to t e entered upon it ought to be done quickly, so that the farmer. would have 12 months or nearly so to select animals, and push them on for exhibition. My opinion i9 that we shall never get our Black cattle up to anything like comparative perfection until we have a herd hook started, and this I think would not be so dirfieult as some people imagine, provided it were entered upon with energy. I am, Yours obediently, J. PoWELL, Secretary. J. B. Bowen, Esq. In answer to that Air Bowen wrote thus:— Llwnygwair, Sept. 4,1871. Dear Sir,— Thanks for your prompt resporse to my letter, and promise to bring it before your members also for your suggestims. The Welshman agrees with you as to the prize being too low. I should like very much to see it higher. The principle I go on is, as you may perceive, co-operation among the clubs. Query-would they all give more than £1 ? Secretary There is one thing I ought to mention; I was jealous for old Pembroke, and therefore made the suggestion that the meetings shouid be held alternately at each place but I have since altered my opinion, and now think that Carmarthen would be the best place. With regard to having the contest—[said Mr Bowen ill his lettei]—in different counties alternately, my idea is that it would in each year be practically confined to the particular locality in which it might happen to be held. Query—would Llandilo, Llan- dovery, <^c., go to Fishguard ? Would Fishguard "or Cardigan go to them ? Fishguard and Cardigan are, you must remember, also distant from railways 15 and 18! miles respectively. We might, with advantage, adopt the principle of the Royal, namely, give the money of the clubs at the annual shows where most money could be brought to meet it out of private pockets. Your last suggestion as to age is quite a farmer's question, and 1 think we must leave it open, or say not exceeding four years. The Secretaries of Haverfordwest and Llanboidy have kindly promised to bring the subject forward: I have not heard from the other clubs. Fam, dear sir, Yours faithfully, J. BEVAN BOWEN. Mr J. Powell" Secretary: 1 put the matter before the com- mittee, audthey had a favourable opinion respecting it. Chairman After what we have heard, I think the gentlemen on the committee who have talked over this matter, would be the best people to give us an opinion on the subject. No doubt the improvement of the breed of Black cattle is a consideration of great importance to this club and the district, and if anything can be done to improve the breed, it will be an advantage to this club to join in it. I hope the committee will state what answer should be given to Mr Bowen's proposal, and what amount this club would be prepared to subscribe to a Champion prize. I suppose they would appoint some central place to meet together. Perhaps some member of the committee will kindly let us know what they think of the proposal. Mr G. Lewis, of Flimston (for whom there were loud calls): 1 did not expect to be called on my legs on this subject. As one of the committee I may say that we quite agreed with Mr Bowen, of Llwyngwair, that we-want to improve the Castle- martin breed, but 1 don't think we ought to go exactly to the Black breed, for there are some Black breeds that have no horns. I quite agree that we want something to improve our cattle and 1 don't think there is anything better than gettiug up a champion prize, and bring the three counties together. But to do that there must be money: the funds must be had for people will not take the extra charge of cattlej and will not travel a great distance, ruuuing all risks, unless they get somethiug by it. Farmers like to pocket money as well as ,to pocket honour (Hear, hear.) They are not willing to get honour without cash. It was an old saying that railways did not stop for want of iron but for want of tin (laughter) —and that is the case with farmers. I would not oppose Mr Bowen's views, but I would suggest that instead of £10 for the best bull of the Castlemartin breed, we should have at least three prizes. Say, to commence, .£15, £10; and £.5, for we very often find that the second bull is not much inferior to the first, and in sdrae instances, ill the judgment of other people, the second is superior to the first 1 think there ought to be a second prize, and if possible a third. But I go further thau Mr Howenin other respects I think we should have prizes for cows and heifers as well. If you get a champion prize, get something worth while, 1 say, or else not have it at all. Now, I think more may be said for the female class than the male: it is a well known fact that breeders of good stock don't miud selling their bulls aud rams, but they are very careful about! selling their ewes and heifers. I think it is of great importance that we should go on with the cows as well as the bulls: and if it is possible, give three prizes, equally, for bulls, cows, and heifers. It would only amount to £90, and it is a hard case if the three counties cannot muster jE90 between their clubs and private gentlemen. 1 know gentlemen who will spend any amount of money to improve the breed if they have the chance, and if this should be brought forward, there will be an opportunity which never existed before. But, if this competition should come off, I would suggest one rule, particularly it is the same as exists in our own club, aud something of the same kind is in operation, among the Royal Agricultural Society. It affects j heifers, but I would extend it to cows as well: the rule I refer to is—that the heifer must bring a. living calf before the prize is awarded. A person might have a cow very good to look at, and of excellent quality, but perhaps it might be a bad milker, or bad in other respects: the owner might push her forward, and win the £ 15 prize, but before the 25th of December she may be knocked in the head. I would suggest with regard to cows and heifers, if these classes of competition are formed, that the prizes be withheld until they bring a living calf. I have nothing further to say on the subject. Mr Michael; I think the suggestion of our Chairman a very good one: if a deputation were sent from each of the societies, and all met together at some central spot, they would come to a great deal better conclusion than we could in f. desultot y couversation over the table. The committee might come to some arrangement in the matter. The suggestion is a very good one, and if carried out, an excellent chance will be afforded for bringing about what we have all wanted for some years—the proper development of our breed of Black cattle. Mr Roberts If 1 understand Mr Bo Aen's letter, the object is to elicit from this Society whether we will subscribe to such a prize. I think we are over stepping the bouads, and going a little too far in discussing what shall be done with the prize. The question before us is, do we approve of Mr Bowen's proposal, and whether we will give something towards carrying it out. At Haverford- west a committee was appointed to carry rut the matter provided the three other counties would join. The question is whether this club will sanction the giving of £10. Mr T. Lewis: I quite agree with the observa- tions made by Mr Koberts, and also agree to a certain extent with the observations previously made by Mr Lewis: I quite agree with Mr Roberts that the object of this discussion is to ascertain the sense of the meeting—whether the members of the society are disposed to award auy sum to forward the scheme as proposed by Mr Bowen. Now, according to the rules the com- mittee have no power further than to state what were their individual feelings: they had no power to give any further answer to Mr Bowen without corning to this meeting to ascertain our views aud feelings on the subject. It is with the view of eliciting jthe decided opiuion of the club that the matter is brought forward on this occasion, ind allow me to tell you that to enable this Board to do it, a rule must be inserted, of which it will be necessary to give notice. Notice must be given that such a rule will be added to our other rules at the next meeting in February, by which the Society will be empowered, if they think proper, to give a sum of money in aid of the proposition of Mr Bowen. The aw;afd of the premium has nothing to do with the locality iu which this Society is situated, and therefore it will be necessary to get the sanction of the club for makiug it. If it be desirable to encourage the breed of Black cattle, more properly speaking, the Castlemartiu cattle, we should consider j whether we are to confine ourselves to' the breed of this neighbourhood, for as Mr Lewis correctly observed, they are not the only Black cattle in the country, because there are Black polled cattie. What we generally mean by Black cattle are the Castlemartin cattle, which as Mr Bowen very properly says Krf the 'hest for the butcher and for the dairy. There is no dotlbt of that fact I think: they are as good as any cattle Slrft ^ver were bred in reference to being butchers* cattle, and no person will deny that fact. They are good dairy cattle, and there is no doubt of that fact, i think. Some gentlemen are of opinion that there may be other cattle which might fatten quicker and attain greater size when fattened than our breed: but then comes the question whether they do not cost more to fatten however, that may be a matter for consideration 3 but I am quite certain of this—that the black cattle are a very desirable breed of cattle far this sourltry, and ought to be improved as much as possible. The larger and more fashionable breeds of Herefords, Shottborns, and may be Devonshires, may be larger and! better in some respects, but they require what a great many in this country have not got, and that! is shelter (Hear, hear.) Therefore, I think it is very desirable for this club to offer every assistance to Mr Boweu in offering a premium as regards Black cattle, and I would propose that at the next meeting of the Club a rule be adopted enabling the Society to do so (Hear, heatr.) Mr Roch, Paskeston: I think £10 is raihef much to propose as a subscription. Mr Boweu asks for £ 1, and a proposition has been made that we alter the amount, and that £10 be the subscription from all the clubs. A suggestion has been made that the prizes should be £90, and we have heard that Haverfordwcst has offered to give £10. My own opinion is that £1 is too limited. Mr Bowen, no doubt, was very anxious not to ask for too natch but looking at the funds of this club, and remembering that a good deal of the prizes are collected by subscription, I should say that £5 would be about the mark to offer to subscribe (Hear, hear.) If all the eight societies subscribed £5, there would be £ 40, and it certainly might be very well divisible into three prizes at least. Mr Lewis has rather extended the sphere of the competition, and thinks that two classes should compete but that part of the question might be left for consideration at another time, and the show might be extended according to the success it met with. Then there is another point—where should the exhibition take place ? I don't think it will do for us to be narrow minded, and Pembrokeshire might very well yield that point. At the last show in Car- marthen one of the criticisms expressed was that Carmarthenshire provided the greater part of the funds, and that Pembrokeshire won the greater part of the money. (Hear, hear.) I trust when this competition takes place that Pembrokeshire will win the prizes,—(hear, hear,)—and I don't think we ought to be exacting in Pembroke. Con- sidering Carmarthen is centrally situated, and easy of access by railway, I think the proposition a very reasonable one that the exhibition should take place there. If the prizes are of the extent they promise to be. it will be worth any man's while to send an animal up and if they begin well, they may afterwards increase the value of the prizes. Mr. G. Lewis I don't mean that £90 should be given from this looolity. I think the three counties migkt raise £90 for prizes for the three classes, JE30 for each class. You should begin with the bulls, and follow up. Your suggestion is f45 mine is to give £30 in each class, which would be £90 in all. Vice Chairman The point before us is what money can we afford to these premiums. I must say that I think Mr Bowen is fixing too low a sum when be names £10, It will be nothing for a man, for taking his bull from here, or from Haver- fordwest, or from Fishguard. Suppose the show is at Carmarth n, assuming it to be the most, central place, and that the prizes are awarded there at the annual show, why a man will not take a good animal there unless he has the chance of winning something that will pay him for doing so. I agree with Mr Lewis entirely: it is the almighty dollar: it is the value of the prize that the farmer looks at. I really think that in this, as ill everything else, if we do it at all let us do it well. I thiuk the thing is very feasible. Mr Lewis and several other farmers Would like to divide the money 1 for one would go in for a handsome first prize, aad have done with it. Let the man who has the best bull have a substantial prize, and the others try next time. (Laughter.) Still, it appears to be the opinion of a great many that it is better to divide the prize I don't think we could offer less than £2fj for a first prize, .£15 for a second, and £5 for a third that would make .£45. 1 think we should mauage between us to contribute £10. (Hear, hear.) Chairman I would propose that we follow the example of the IIaverfordwest club, and give £10 from this club towards the prize. Mr Clarke (Waterwyuch) I beg to second that. Chairman It can be brought forward at the next meeting. Mr Roch: If the proposition is to give £10, I should like to know from the committee whether they see their way towards affording .£ I O. If the matter is to be discussed at the next meeting, perhaps the committee, as they are a Finance Committee as well, will inform us if we can aiford to do so. Mr Scourfield. M. p,: I wish merely to direct attention to a point of business by which we may come to some clear understanding of this matter. I f I understand the letters which have beeu read, Mr Bowen could hardly expect this meeting to do more than sanction the general principle of having a premium given by each society. We can hardly expect that the details of the distri- bution Otthe prizes could be settled by any one society for instance, suppose we agree here that the priae3 should be given in three amounts fev cattle, and the other societies differed in their views. I think we must delegate powers to a com- mittee who might meet together and decide upon the distribution of the money. What the society can do to-day is to sanction the general idea of VI r Bowen's proposal that there should be a pre- mium given, and the amount of that must depend upon the report of the committee & on the state of the funds. Some societies are richer than others: some may not be able to give so much as others. i We may agree to give effect to Mr Bowen's pro- position without deciding on the amount to be given. If we plunge too much into details, we m>lY find ourselves thrown over by a difference of opinion on the part of other societies, some of which may say We cannot afford to give as much as the other societies.' (Hear, hear,) Mr Clark After what Mr Scourfield has said, perhaps you will modify yonr resolution, and leave it to a committee to settle what we shall give as other societies have done, ind merely sanction the principle. We should give what to them seems proper, having regard to the state of our finances. That would be much better than mentioning any particular sum, as £5 or £10. As to £1. it is very modest in Mr Howen to ask for such a small sum; but really there need not be any talking about that. J think we should give more thau that, but what- ever we give, it ought to be left to a committee to look at the surrounding circumstances, and examine oir pockets, and settle in what way they will carry out the principle which the club sanctions. (Hear, hear.) Chairman: I think it would be desirable to refer Mr Bowen's proposition to a committee, if we could agree to something like terms of refer- ence, as to what they are to consider. We may pass a resolution to this effect :—that this meet- ing approves of Mr Bowen's proposition, and refers the question to a committee to consider what assistance can be given by this society, and report as to the suggestions they have to make. With regard to the time, when is it pro- posed to have this show ? Chairman It is not mentioned in the letters. Mr Roberts: Would it not be well to appoint a committee to carry out the suggestions of Mr Bowen, consisting of two or three members. Haverfordwest has appointed a committee for that purpose alone. Major Leach Will it do to propose a com- mittee of three members ? I will propose Capt. Leach as one member. Mr Hulm Capt Leach is already a member of the committee. Mr Hulm I move that the standing com- mittee be the committee appointed for this special purpose. Thero are certain members on the committee, and the Chairman and Vice chair- man are ex officio members. Mr Lewis: I think it would be advisable to ask some others. The meeting here formally signified its approval of the proposition of Mr Bowen that a premium be given. Chairman; My proposition is the next—that all the details of carrying into effect the previous motion should be left to a committee consisting the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and the standing committee, who shall have power to add three to their number, and that they be authorised to give any subscription from the funds of this society not exceeding £10. Mr J. Dawkius I was goiug to say, in reply, that I presume we caunot do it, The same ob- jection prevails that arose just now: notice must be given of an alteration in the rules. 1 think if Mr Scourfield'a motion that Mr Bowen's pro- position be adopted, be carried, it will be for the committee to make a recommendation to this meeting I dont' think we can decide upon the amount bot notice can be given thai at the ne^t mfeeting the recommend such a sum should be given. Caairman: 1:he c?et«ils may be referred to a com- mittee. who will report dpOG it at the next meeting. Mr Dawkins: That will be in accordance with the rules. Mr T. \oung Ihe rale wili be inserted in the booh at the next meeting. Cuairniart There may be a rule next meeting it you like. Mr Young: I venture lei Jtifggest that some gentleman give that proposition in to the secretary. Mr Roberts It is in writing- Afte" some further conversation, the following resolution was passed —'That this meeting ap- proves of the proposition of Mr Bowen, and refers tbe carrying out of the details connected with it to a committee, consisting of the President, chair- mall; and vice chairman, and the committee of this dub; with power to add three to their numbef. Mr Roch gave tio.tree that nt the February meeting he should propose that n sum not ex. ceeding £ 1O be subscribed by the club for the purpose of a champion prize (or the improvement of tbe breed of Black cattle. The Chairman called upon Mr Clarke, of Water- wynch, to read a paper, which the Chairman understood he had undertaken to do. Mr Clarke said he had been taken by surprise in being asked to read a paper. He was not aware until he received a note on the previous day that such a thing nas expected from him he was sorry there was no time for the preparation of a paper, as be was very anxious to affofd every assistance in his power to the club. Mr Lewis, Norchard [ believe up to the pre- sent time no subject has been recommended by the committee fur discussion, and probably Mr Clarke will be kind enough to read his paper at the next meeting. Chairman; The business Of the meeting having been to a great extent concluded, you will allow me to propose a toast, which I am sure you will drink with very great pleasure. It is the health 0f a gentleman whom I am happy to see amongst us on this occasion. He takes a great in every thing connected with this county, and docs all in his puwer to promote the success of agri- cultural societies. I beg to propose, without further preface, the health of Mr Scourfield. [The lcrast was pledged amid the most hearty cheering.] Mr Scourfield: Captain teach and Gentlemen—I am sure I am extremely grateful not- only to you, sir, for the kind way in which you have proposed my health, but also to you, gentlemen, for the very cor- dial, and to me totally unexpected enthusiastic manner in which it has been received. I trust it is unnecessary for me to say that I feel considerable interest in the agriculture of this county. I don't take much credit to myself for patriotism when I make that declaration, for every feeling would induce me to take an interest in that in which every person is interested. With regard to the promotion of agriculture, I may say that there are two ways in which I can promote it; one is to a certain extent, politically, and the other is socially. Politically, I don't wish to do more than to refer to one subject'in which farmers are interested, and that is the tendency to throw every possible burden upon the rates and real property. That- is the only remark of a political nature 1 have to make, and I shall endeavour as much as I can to prevent the multiplication of charges which some people think it most desirable should be put upon the rates and real property. Socially, I know of no way in Which I can promote agriculture better than by supporting the institutions and amusements of the farmers of the county; such as meetings like this, and with regard to the amusements in which fhey participate, I don't wish to act as a critic i if they ike a particular meeting or a particular institution 't is enough for me to know that they do like them- (applause)—and I shall, within the limits of my own power, do my beat to promote them. (Loud applause.) have sometimes sanl that the excessive multiplica- tion of agricultural soclctie? may have some effect on large and concentrated meetinglt, bat wherever that observation may be applicable, I never meant it to apply to a meeting like the Castlemartin Club. (Ap- plause.) I have always considered this club has the strongest claim upon the support of all persons interested in the agriculture of the county. (Re- newed applause.) There is no doubt about that: we have heard a great deal about the Castlemartiii cattle, and there is no question the cattle have been a great feature not only in this county but all through Wales, and I think that recent circumstances, every thing connected with the cattle plague, have 'tended to enhance the general estimation of the average value of that breed. (Louu applause.) We might pick out a more picturesque animal from other breeds, and one which would command a higher price, but looking at the whole circumstances of the case, and their average value to the county, I should be exceedingly sorry to see the breed of Castlemartin cattle in any way diminished. (Loud applause.) We have had dis- cussions about premiums for Black cattle: is is scarcely necessary for me to remind this society that the Royal Agricu.tural Society of England meet next year at Cardiff, and that there will be prizes ex. pressly devoted to the breeds of Wales, and I trust of South Wales. Communications have passed between different parties and those concerned in getting up that society, and they have received an assurance that the matter will receive the favourable consideration of the Council. I was applied to myself to subscribe I I find people are very kind in that way —(great laughter) — I received the usual complimentary invi tation to subscribe to the expenses at Cardiff. I wrote to the AiayorofCardin, and said I should be happy to give a subscription, but I was at the same time desirous to couple with it a condition that I should have power to restrict part of it to something connected with the improvement of our own breed of cattle. (Applause,) I have reason to hope that there will be prizes given for the breed of South WaL s, aud produce generally, J ft; gentle- men, that there is one other way in which I can be of service to the farmers, and 1 hope conciliate their good will, and that is by not boring them and occupying their attention with subjects of which t^y are much more competent to judge tnan I am. I may be permitted to remark that it is considered almost a blot on a man's character, speaking as a public man if he makes a speech without, any quotation from Shakespere about the blessed" haven of Milford. It any person should be allowed to qualfy the expres- sion blessed, it is in a case like mine, where before I can have the pleasure of meeting the farmers connected with the district of Pembroke, I am obliged to cross an arm of that same blessed haven,—(roars of laugh- ter) except upon that occasion, I can give it the name of blessed; I will not apply the opposite ex- pression as it would not be legitimate, but it is the haven which prevents me having the pleasure of m eeting you here so often as I am desirous of doing. (The hon. member resumed his seat amid continued cheering.] After a pause, Mr Scourfield again rose, and said An old post horse if he is driven will go on, but if put into the stable he gets stiff, and perhaps you will allow me now to propose a toast; it is the health of the president. (Applause.) It is unnecessary for me to say any thing in his favour to you, who know him quite as well if not better than 1 do. I am sure that in every capacity he has commanded the respect and good will of every person with whom he has anything to do. As a landed proprietor, as a sportsman, and I am happy to say in addition to his chims as a soldier, as a yeoman, he has identified himself so much with the county of Pembroke in every particular, *hat we must all have the greatest possible pleasure in drinking his health. (Hear, hear.) I give you the health of the President, Capt. Leach. (The toast was very warmly received.) » Chairman: I return Mr Scourfield my best thanks for the kind manner in which he proposed my health and to you for the cordial manner in which you have received it. I am sure it gives me great pleasure to do all I can to promote the agriculture of this neigh- bourhood. Mr Scourfield has alluded to a branch of the service with which I am connected, the Yeomanry. I am getting an old fellow now, with grey hair; it is 30 years since Ijoined the army in which I served 22 years; and I hope the young farmers will not allow me to go alone in the Yeomanry. (Hear, hear.) Mr Roch I would ask your permission to propose a toast which I am sure will be drunk with the greatest enthusiasm: it is the health of a gentleman who identifies himself with the interests of this county as Mr Scourfield does, and who is well follow- ing in his steps. To him every thing that relates to farming and the agriculture of the neighbourhood is an object of care and interest, and we know that he looks after our interest in that place which it is not very pleasant constantly to attend up to the small hours of the morning, as Mr Meyrick does when any thing is going on there which at all concerns the welfare of this neighbourhood. (Hear, hear.) I propose the health of Ait Meyrick. [The toast was received with several rounds of hearty cheering.1 Mr Meyrick 1 beg to thank Mr Roch for the kind way in which he has introduced my name to this meeting. As I have said over and over again' it always gives me great pleasure to meet the far- mers of this neighbourhood, I did not take any part in the discussion with regard to the prize for Black cattle, but so far a.s I could gather from th9 letter of Mr Bowen, he simply asked us to support his" views on the matter. He wished U8 to sub. ■■ :J.¡J, scribe with other societies, a certain amount do4 money to form a prize fund. As Mr Scourfield' said, ffonre societies are richer than other-! ar d at: this nigs ling we should' bold ourselves free from' any decisi'oii to, t.)e arrangement of the prizes, and .simply decide Whether We wif! support Mr Bowell's proposition. I think We ought ?<> do this, particularly as iu this neighbourhood tb)P Castle- martin breed of cattle orJgiinated. (Hear hear.) Mr Meyrick proceeded to allude to public matter,# in which he considered the farmer had an in- terest, and concluded by statin? that he should) endeavour as their representative to look after' their interest, and he hoped that no one would ever have occasion to allege against him that any pledge he bad Rver made had not been InlfrlJed. Mr Meyrick proposed th. health of the jud*«* of green crops, Mr Morgan, of Lamphey, and Mr TV Davies, of Hayes. Mr Morgan reiorned thanks, remarking that it was a great pleasure fo them to see the crops it had been their duty io examine, Mr Griffiths, of Merriou, «J»o responded, saying that he was very proud of wJaniog a prize, which he valued niWs than any other premium offered by the club. M r Roberts gave notise that he would move at the next meeting that an Hotter be appointed ra assist, the committee and seerelary in the audit of ihe accoants of the club. Mf W. O. Hulm gave notice'that he would move- L, that any alteration of the holding of the Ainner* should be inserted in the book aa one of tht Vale# of the club. On the proposition of Mr S. Jenkins, seron^edl by Mr Meyrick, Mr John Thomas, Pembroke- street, Pembroke Dock, was elected a member of the society. We may mention that specimens of' the greett crops, for which premiums had been awarded, were exhibited in front of the Lion Hotet Same of them were ot great xize, a mangold, ejrfcsfeifee** by Mr T. Young, weighing no less than 28 lbs;-
FEMBROKE SCHOOL BOARD.
FEMBROKE SCHOOL BOARD. The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held on luesday evening, the 7th inst, at the Board Room, Bush We Offices. The members present were, Mr b L. Clark, (chairman), IVWs. W. Went. J. A. Lon., S. Willing, J. Peregm, I. G. Seccombc, H. 11. Road, G. M. Sinnette, and W. Jones, vice-chairman The minutes 01 the last meeting were read and confirmed, aftelf which the clerk's salary was considered, which it:- mil be remembered was an open questiow when-■ the clerk «aa hppointed, it being understood that> the board would decide the amount after the.Y had bad some experience as to the giintity, rf work entailed upon the office. It was Wneral.V thought that notwithstanding the lapse of si months, yet the work which had been done was not a satisfactory criterion, but as it was deemedl unfair to th* clerk to keep the question .pen for a longer period, the sum ot £ U per hntmm WM, considered a fair remuneration for the doti«s o0 the office, but if the wor,V should increase im the- future, the salary is to be aJso increased. The Chairman then read the byelawp, wbíØt were passed at the last meeting, before resuming the adjourned debate, upon the clause relating to the payment of fees in denominational schools. When this clause came under discussion, a arm debate ensued The paymeM..< fees iu denomi- national schools oeing ably supported bv the chairman, nee-chairman, Mr Peregrine, and Mr "f' .a"^ a3 *h]y °PP«sed by Messrs Trewent, Road, Willing, fceccombe, and Sinnotte. But a compromise on the basis of the London Board was at last proposed and supported by the last five gentlemen, which, in nubstancc, is as follows That tbe remission of feec i., schools provided by the board, or the payment of lees in other schools, shall only be made exceptionally, on proof ot urgent temporary need, each case being dealt wiii on its own merits." As this received the support of the majority of the Board, it was of course declared carried. The Chairman was then requested to forward a copy of the bye-iaws for the sanction 1,1 the Education Department, after which the B.ard separated. c .m ACCIDENT.-On Tuesday William Davies, a shipwright, and another labouring man, were severely injured by falling into the hold if one of the vessel, being constructed. Both men rrer conveyed to the hospital on board H.M.s ship Nankin. The accident was caused by some staging having given way. A WELL KNOWN CHARACTER.—.John Crym, aged 69 years, a diminutive man of. colour, well known about Wales generally, was charged with being drunk and creating a disturbance at Pembroke Dock, near the market, on Friday afternoon; he was also hawking books and tracts without a licence. It was stated he had been before the court on former occasions, and that at Tenby his licence had been cancelled- labour^ t0 S*Ven days' CHILD DJSSKRHON.—At the county nettvf sessions on Saturday (before Mr L. ^thiai ite*. K.J. H. Thomas, Dr A. J Mnrrimn Captain H. Leach, Mr F. L. Clark W. ilnto). Mr Sidney P. Gedge of' the Union, charged Mary Cole, a single wojnan, with iearing her illegitimate child, one monlb old, at the gate of the UUiOIl, on the evening of the 1st mst. Defeuuant admitted the otltmce, SG R T NOT AE-JSTE c lid, only she had not sufficient money to summon the father to affiliate the child upon him. The Benell, after sowo. consultation, "VWlytoMr B. Launing, the summons and W,Mid her w'th » summons, and m the meantime the case wnnld d*y forcnight.
NARBERTH.
NARBERTH. NARBERTH PETTY SEssioNs.-These sessions were held on Thursday, th. 2nd inst, before J- w ik tfiT18' a Bacl*by, E*q — Xir C* S7»«*"per, Slebecb. V Will,am 1 hUap^ Ca,Btoi«i ior setting soar- J0r nheasauM. f20s aud ,0s costN --r.S. Irving appeared against seven for allow.ng tbeif Crtttle and j» co sttay ^n the highway in the parishes of Llandewy and Jsarberth. Fined 3d for each the*11 Mrse<»C0It8 James, servant with the Muses Lewis, dressmakers, Narbertb, » Tuomas Mabe, buictier, for an indecent assault This case was heard at the police station, tb* (evidence being unfit lor publication. The dc rsrsz. amount was nooo got up. tequireo NARBERTH NORTH"SCHOOL BOARD. The following are the bye law* »o be sabmit'ted by the above School Board for the approval oi Education Department, viz; 1. 1 hat the hours of attendance for chi'-Wa atschools under the Board shall be in the moving from 9 to 12 o clock in the afternoon irom 2 to 4 15 from Lady-day to Michaelmas day and from the last mentioned day to Lady Day, from 9 to 12 in the morning and from J .30 to 3.45 in the after- noon. 2. That the following rates of fees be adopted for children attending the above schools, viz }dd-perweek !i »» 3&4 2d I'. 5 & 6 3d „ Special subjects 3d.. extrs For children from beyond the district-to be treated for specially by the Board, subject neref the Board 03568 '° reduclion ftt tl>e discretion of ^uT„hnH Wh,!re u* P/rCUt ofa chi|d attending schools uuder the Board is unable, from poverty or otherwise, to pay part or the whole of the abote school fees of such child, this Board will in the case only of a school provided by the Board, remit the whole or part thereof, as in the opinion of the Board the parent in unable to pay for » renewable period not exceeding six months. d 4. That in the schools provided by the Board the authorised version of the Englisb Bible shall be read, and such explanation and instruction given therefrom by the teacher in the principled of religion and morality as are suitable to the capaciucs of tbo children in attendance; provided always, that in such explauations and instruction3 or otherwise, the whole of the provisions of sec- 7 and 14 of the Elementary Education Act OF 1870 be strictly observed, both in letter and spirit; and no attempt shall be n:ade by any teacher to attach children tn a particular denomination. 5. That such religious instruction shall be if' parted between the hours of 9 and 10 e«ch t morning, and such ti ne to be mentioned in time table, to be sanctioned by the Education Department, and affixed permanently and con-, spicuously in every schoolroom provided by thB Board.
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TENBY. SALE OF THE NORTH CLIFF ESTATE.-This valuable property, belonging to the Corporation of Tenby, was brought\o tbe hammer at it ft