The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

The death has taken place at Swansea, re- cently, of Mr William Morris, formerly of Cleddau House, Haverfordwest. It is announced that Mr J. H. Morton, <.f Heathfield, is returning to Ire'and, from which country he came to Pembrokeshire some years ago. There was an exchange of pulpits on Sunday evening between the Yen. Archdeacon Hilbers, rector of St. Thomas, and the Rev. D. Akrill Jones, rector of Prendergast. Sir Charles Philipps, Bart., of Picton Castle, was among those who attended the annual meet- ing of the Welsh Industries'Association, which was held in London on Tuesday afternoon. PEMBROKESHIRE AND HAVERFORDWEST IN- FIRMARY.—Number of Patients in the above Institution for the week ending July 8th, 15 admitted, 3 discharged, 2 out-patients, 85. We beg to draw the attention af our readers to the fact that the entries for the forthcoming show of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society to be held in Haverfordwest, on July 27th close to- morrow (Saturday). The Committee of the Haverfordwest Dog Show have decided npon Thursday, October 5th, as i!re date ot the annual exhibition. Mr John Worthington, Glen-y-mel, is again the president and Mr F. D. Phillips, the hon. sec. of the society. Mr Price, of Barn Street. late local Supt. for the Refuge Insurance Company, has been pro- moted to a more important position at Swansea, and Mr T. Scourlield, a local agent, has been pro- moted to be Superintendent at Haverfordwest in his place. CORRECTION".—In a list of musical successes achieved by the local pupils ot Mr Price, at the recent examinations, which we published last week we inadvertently described them as being in connection with Trinity College instead of Victoria College. We have received a copy of a booklet, published at sixpence by the Imperial South African Asso- ciation, which contains in a permanent and handy form a complete account of the speeches delivered by Viscount Milner at the Public Banquets given in his honour at Pretoria, Johannesburg and Ger- maston on the eve of his departure from South Africa. A special meeting of the Local Government Act Committee of the Pembrokeshire County Council has been called for this afternoon, when the principal business will be -to consider the question of the application of the Fishguard Parish Council for urban powers, the evi- dence given at St. Dogmell's inquiry and the conclusions of the Committee thereon. The Bishop of St. David's left home for a holi- day on Saturday. He expects to return by August 19th, and desires that all correspondence not of urgent importance should stand over until his return. Communications on matters of urgent importance should be addressed to the Chaplain. Middleton Hall, Llanarthney, R.S.O., Carmar- thenshire. The Rev. Owen Jacobs, pastor of Albany Con- gregational Chapel, Haverfordwest, has been granted two months' holiday by the church, in order that he may undergo an operation for a throat affection, from which he has been suffering for some time. The operation has been performed in London, and it is hoped that it will prove successful. The pulpit at Albany Chapel was acceptably occupied on Sunday by Mr David Pan tall. THE LATE MR W. P. ORMOND.—The walls of the Haverfordwest Council Chamber have been previously addorned with a number of interesting paintings, photographs, and documents relating to the history of the Town and County of Haver- fordwest, and another fine portrait,—that of the late Mr W. P. Ormond, in Mayoral robes, mounted in a beautiful gilt frame, has, through the kindness of his nephew, Mr Willie G. Johns, of Portsmouth, (late of Haverfordwest) ]nst been placed there. The July number of The Estate Magazine "— a supplement to the "County Gentlemen's Estate Book "—is to hand, and, as usual, it contains a quantity of interesting reading to the class which it particularly appeals for support. The principal article this month deals with four North Devon Estates, and it is illustrated by a capital portrait of one of the owners—Major General W. Hunt- Holley, RA. The other features of the number include notes on hedges, gardening, sports and pastimes, farming, seaweed as manure, &c. A special meeting of the Committee of the Haverfordwest Bank Holiday Sports, was held at the Salutation Hotel, Haverfordwest, on Wed- nesday evening for the purpose of opening ten- ders for the erection of a refreshment booth on the sports field. Mr W. T. Davies, C.C. presided, and a resolution was unanimously adopted, in spite of the fact that a number of tenders had been received, to abondon the idea altogether. The tenders were accordingly not opened. It appeared to be the general feeling of the mem- bers of the Committee that the erection of a booth on the field would tend in the direction of lower- ing the tone of the gathering. NEW ZEALAND.—The large and increasing interest taken in this Colony, one of the most thriving and attractive of all British possessions, is evinced by its Government having determined to be represented in this country by a high Com- missioner, thus following the example of Canada and also of the new Commonwealth of Australia. The High Commissioner rightly calls attention to New Zealand Court at the Crystal Palace, where will be found numeious exhibits of that Colony's products. An inspection of these will show con- clusively that it is a country peculiarly well fitted for those who have been born and bred in this country, and who desire to take part in its settle- ment and share in the results of its continued prosperity. We are glad to observe that the High Commissioner continues to grant passages to New Zealand at reduced rates to suitable per- sons intending to go out and settle there. Those, therefore, who are thinking of leaving this coun- try for one of our Colonies, cannot do better than apply direct to the High Commissioner for New Zealand (13, Victoria Street, London), for full infoimation respecting the Colony. TABERNACLE CHOIR OUTING.—On Monday the members of the Tabernacle Congregational Chapel, Haverfordwest, and a few friends to the number of about fifty, had their annual outing, Dalebeingtbeplaceselected. The party drove in two brakes, and though the weather was un- favourable at the start and rain was experienced on the outward journey the sky afterwards cleared, and in the afternoon the weather was gloriously fine. It had been intended to have luncheon in the open air, and Capt. Phillips had I kindly lent a field for the purpose, but under the circumstances this was impracticable. The friends at Dale, however, generously came to the rescue, I and kindly placed the reading room at the service of the party—an action which was warmly I appreciated. In the afternoon the excursionists split up into small parties, some of whom visited I West Dale, whilst others inspected the lighthouse at St. Ann's Head. The long drive home was safely accomplished shortly before midnight, all present expressing themselves as thoroughly satis- fied with the day's outing. THE JULY FAIR.—Nothwithstanding the bad weather that prevailed there was a good atten- dance at this fpir, which was held on St Thomas' Green, Haverfordwest, on Tuasday. The cattle on offer, however, were not a good lot, and trade was very slack, showing that the market had not recovered its buoyancy, a result due to the bad season, which had been prejudicial to the two previous fairs. Yearling cattle sold at about an average of £6, and two year-olds fetched from £9 to £10, whilst there were very few larg9 cattle on offer. Better prices were offered for heifers and calves than was the case at the June fair. In the sheep fair things were very quiet, and prices remained at about the level as June fair, whilst the Iambs fetched about S|d per lb. There was a big attendance of horse dealers from all parts of South West of England, who bought a good number of useful colts at remunerative prices. This, was, of course, the second colt fair, and many useful animals that were not fit for the June fair were now brought in and exchanged hands. SHALL CARTLETT BE AWAKENED AT3 A.M. ?— As we stated last week there has been a good deal of feeling displayed in Cartlett over the decision of the Haverfordwest Town Council that the steam roller should commence the work of repairing the roadway in that place at 3 a.m. in- stead of at the usual time—6 a.m. It will be remembered that the chief argument in favour of the proposal was that by this means the heavy traffic over to the Railway Station would not be interfered with. On the other hand a petition, signed by nearly the whole ot the ratepayers in the thoroughfare, was presented to the Mayor, protesting against the innovation, which, it was contended, would be a serious interference with the comfort, not only of the residents, but of those who stay at the Temperance and other hotels in the thoroughfare. The result was that the Mayor (Mr W. J. Jones) called a special meeting of the Tswn Council on Friday evening to re-consider the matter. For a long time it was impossible to obtain a quorum, but at last the one extra mem- ber necessary to make the required number was induced to attend. A long discussion followed, I and it was eventually agreed that the matter should stand over till the next meeting of the I Council.

Messrs Ford & Co-, (late George's"), the wel- t known wine and spirit merchants a.nd cigar importels and bonders, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, mark a speciality of N.S.S. Whiskey, which is a Scotch Whiskey of great purity and excellence, and can he safely recommended to those who enjoy a glass of food whiskey of a meUow aud enjoyable flavour,

St. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest. Sunday, July 16th. 4th Sunday after Trinity. Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Matins, 11 a.m. Venite, Smart-, Psalms, Foster, Mornington; Te Deurn, Heins; Beaedictus, Titi-le Hymns, 220, 438, 550. Evensong, 6 p.m. Psalms, Camidge, Goss Mag- nificat and Nunc Dimittis, Garrett Hymns, 36, 477, 27. Preacher for the Day Rev. J. Rogerson, M.A., of Wellington, Salop.

Among those present at the King's bäÏlIit Buckingham Palace were Sir Albert and Lady de Rutzen and the two Misses de Rutzen. Sir Albert is a brother of Baron de Rutzen, of Slebech, near Haverfordwest. Mr Randle Maiuwaring, the Conservative candidate for the Haverfordwest and Pembroke Boroughs, is a son-in-law of Sir Albert. On Sunday last the services in Bethesda Baptist Chapel, Haverfordwest, were conducted by Mr Thomas Davies, ot Ruther Lane, who is the oldest local preacher in the county. Although long past the age allotted to man, and suffering from partial blindness, he preached two eloquent sermons, upon which he was warmly congratu- lated by his many friends. Yesterday the members of the St. David's Church Choir had their annual outing, Saunders- foot being the place selected for this year's i isit. Although the weather was unfavourable in the morning, it was determined to carry out the programme, and fortunately the rain ceased when about half the outward journey, which was made in brakes, had been accomplished. During the remainder of the day the weather was fine and a most enjoyable day was spent in strolling about the village and sands, bathing and boating. The party were admirably catered for at the Belle Vue Coffee Tavern, and the return journey to Haverfordwest was safely completed shortly be- fore midnight. HAVERFORDWEST HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. -On August 17th—Competitions—(1), Girl's Solo (16 years and under), Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Torrey Alexander Book, first prize, 2s 6d second, Is (2), Duett, Larboard Watch" (Williams), prize, 3s (3), Baritone Solo, The Village Blacksmith" (Weiss), prize, 4s (4), Tenor Solo, Competitors to select their own pieces, prize, 4s (5), Recitation, Competitors to select their own pieces, prize, 28 6d (6), Photography, (two local views i plate), prize, 4s (open to those who have not won a prize before.) The above competitions will commence at 4 o'clock. Com- petitors to send in their fictitious names to the Secretary by the 12th August. Competitors in No. 6 to send in their names not later than 14th August, and must be the bona fide work of the competitor.—Advt.

Haverfordwest Ladies v. Gentle- men. INTERESTING MATCH. VICTORY RESTs WITH THE LADIES' XI. The cricket match of the season in Haverford- west, was undoubtedly that played on the Race- course yesterday, when a local team of young ladies met—and vanquished—an eleven selected from the gentlemen of the town, including both members of the Haverfordwest Cricket Club, and gentlemen wbo are not members. The only qualification was that those desirous to play should put down their names, and the selection was made by the free-and-easy method of picking the first eleven names out of the hat." Though the weather in the morning was shocking the sun jpame out afterwards in such good force that by the time for the commencement of hostilities, the ground-always a good one-was in capital order. As this was the half holiday there was a good attendance of spectators to witness the game, and the good points in the play were thoroughly appreciated by the crowd. The Ladies batted first and according to the conditions of the game, they were allowed to play under the l ordinary rules. The feature of the innings of their side was the splendid batting of Miss Daisy [ Thomas, who knocked up a meritorious score of 33 runs in a fashion that would have done credit to a professional cricketer. All the Ladies played well, however, and as the Gentlemen were hampered by the restriction that they should bat bowl and field with the opposite hand to that which they are accustomed to use—the penalty for an infringement being the forfeiture of one run to the other side—the Ladies made the credit- able score of 63 runs. Hits to leg were a great feature of the batting on the Ladies' side-in fact practically the whole of the oposing eleven had to field on that side. It is to the credit of the Gentlemen's team that they only gave one run to their opponents for an infringement of the rules- but that one run cost them the match. Going in to make 64, the Gentlemen looked like having an easy task, especially when 54 had been scored for six wickets. The "mere males" however, had under the conditions to use a stick for batting purposes instead of the ordinary article used in the game, and as they endeavoured to "steal" the necessary runs, relying upon their speed to beat the fielders, their wickets fell in quick succession, and they were defeated. Seven I wickets were down for 55, eight for 55, nine for 57, and the tenth fell when only one was wanted to tie. The finish was very exciting and the Ladies were heartily congratulated on the result —which was regarded, especially by the Ladies, as a proof of the growing superiority of the gentle sex." The fielding of the winners was be- yond reproach, and they thoroughly deserved their victory, though the Gentlemen's score sheet W!\S, it must be admitted, a bit of a curiosity. Three were out "leg before," and three were run out. It may be mentioned, as another incident, that every member of the Gentlemen's team except one had an attempt with the ball, whilst on the Ladies' side only three were tried. The catch by Miss Rees, which disposed of Martin, was a "real beauty." Messrs T. H. Martin and Scott acted as umpires, and one of them had a difficult point to decide with regard to a ball sent up by one of the Gentlemen. It had been agreed not to allow any wides," but as this went so high in the air as to be almost out of sight an appeal was made. The umpire got out of the difficulty by calling it a no ball Miss Meares captained the Ladies, and Mr Price-Davies the Gentlemen. It is expected that a return match will be arranged. The following were the scores LADIES. Miss Reid, lbw., b. Clements. 6 Thomas, c. Day, b. Wallace. 33 Jenkin, run out 1 „ A. Rees, c. Martin, b. P. Davies 5 Meares, c. Dyer, b. Martin. 4 Barhj|,in, run out 7 John, c. and b. Martin. 0 Matthews, t. Wilson 5 Sage, c. Wallace, b. Roberts 0 Saies, not out 0 „ Wilkin, c. Dyer, b. Roberts. 0 Extras. 2 -63 GENTLEMEN. Day, c. Thomas, b. Meares 19 Martin, c. Rees, b. Sage 6 Keats-Wilson, l.b.w., b. Jenkins 7 Price-Davies, b. Sage 2 Wallace, l.b.w., b. Meares. 11 Clements, run out 2 Dyer, run out 5 D. Jones, I. b. w., b. Sage. 0 W. E. Roberts, b. Sage 0 B. Ellis, run out 4 Rowe, not out. 3 Extras 6 62

HAVERFORDWEST v. RHOSMARKET. This match was played at Haverfordwest, on Saturday, and ended in a draw.-Scores;- HAVERFORDWEST. Clements, run out 11 W. E Roberts st. Goodridge b M. Rees 11 Lloyd st. Morris b W. Goodridge 11 Hammond st. Rev. T. A. Thomas b W. Seale 11 W. H. Roberts st. W. Rees b Searle 35 Day not out 12 Gooding st. Goodridge b W. Rees 0 Rev. D. A. Jones b Searle 8 Parkinson not out I 100. Innings declared closed, W. Martin and W. H John to bat. BHOSMARKET. Rev. T. A. Thomas b Roberts 2 J. Morris b Roberts. 7 W. Rees b W. E. Roberts 16 J. Russan not out 18 J. John st. Lloyd b W. Roberts 6 W. Searle c. & b. W. E. Roberts 0 W. Rees b Lloyd 0 W. Goodridge not out 0 Extras 5 ✓ 54 Rev. E. A, Weale, R. Summons and W. Langdon to bat.

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Trinity College, London. HAVERFORDWEST CENTRE. I The Local Examinations in Theoretical Musical Knowledge in connection with the above College were held in St. Mary's School, Haverfordwest, on June 24th, when the following candidates, all pupils of Mr Charles Bulmer, F.R.C.O.,L.R.A.M, were successful :— Intermediate Honours.—Gertrude E. Reynolds, Haverfordwest. Intermediate Pass.—Ethel Chugg, of Charles Street School, Milford Ha, en. Junior Honours.—Annie Lilwall (Neyland), Grace Winifred Trew, (Haverfordwest).

The New Railway Line to I Goodwick. At the invitation of the officials in charge of | the work a number of Pembrokeshire gentlemen, including some of the County and some of the Haverfordwest officials visited the new Railway ) works, near CornerJPiece on Thursday last,'to see what has been already accomplished, and what is being done to complete the Scheme, the special occasion being the cutting of a heading through the new Tunnel which, it is hoped and expected, will have the effect of expediting the work of con- veying the evcavated matter from other parts of the undertaking to the beautiful Treffgarne Valley where it will be utilized for constructing the huge embankment which will be one of the features of the work.

Yesterday's Outings and School Treats. Owing to the heavy rain that fell yesterday morning, several school treats that had been ar- ranged to take place yesterday afternoon, had to abandoned, much no doubt to the disappointment of the young people concerned. That in connec- tion with St. Thomas' Sunday Schools was, how- aver, held and as the weather cleared up beauti- fully after about noon, and the afternoon was fine and warm, it was thoroughly enjoyed. The only alteration in the programme was, that instead of tea being served on the field it took place in the schoolroom. On the field, various games and dancing were participated in, there being a large attenance of scholars, teachers, officials & friends, and the Volunteer Band, under Bandmaster Eddie Thomas, played a suitable selection of music. About 9 o'clock the school children, each carrying a flag or banner marched back to the schoolroom, headed by the band, where sweets and biscuits were distributed, closing with three hearty cheers for Rev G. C. and Mrs Hilbers. The annual treats in connection with Albany, Bethesda and Hill Park Sunday Schools, that had been fixed for yesterday on fields in the neigh- bourhood of the town, were all postponed, whilst a similar decision was arrived at with regard to the proposed visit of the St. Martin's Sunday School scholars to the Haven.

Mathry Sessions. These sessions were held on Friday before Mr C. Mathias (in the chair), Messrs J. C. Yorke, G. D. Harries, W. G. James, and H. M. Harries. FURIOUS DRIVING. Arthur Thomas, of Little Newcastle, was fined 2s and 4s costs for furious driving at Letterston Cross, on June 2nd. WITHOUT LIGHTS. Lizzie Devonald, of Wallis, was fined 2s 6d. and 7s 6d costs for driving a horse and trap without a light on the Haverfordwest and Fishguard road at 10.20 on the night of June 15th. For a similar offence Peter Winter, travelling showman, was fined 2s 6d and 9s 6d costs. John Hamilington, of Welsh Hook, was fined Is and 5s 6d costs for riding a bicycle without a light at Ford, at 11 o'clock on the night of June 24th. Win, Davies, of Letterston, was summoned for a similar offence at Ford, on the night of June 28th. He was fined 2s 6d and 6s 6d costs. DRUNK. Daniel Davies, of Diffryn, Goodwick, was fined 2s 6d and 6s 6d costs for having been drunk on the highway at Goodwick on June 28th. ALLEGED ASSAULT. Henry Rowlands, Porthclais, St. David's, sum- moned John Mortimer, of St. David's, for assault on June 21st. Complainant's evidence went to show that while returning home on the night of the 21st, Morti- mer got out of the hedge and struck him a blow in the face. This, however, was denied by Mortimer, who said that what he did was done in sell-defence. He alleged that the complainant struck him over the hand causing serious injury. In cross-examination it transpired that on June 22nd, defendant had a fight with another man bo- longing to St. David's, when the injury to his hand was caused. The case was subsequently adjourned nutil the next court, in order that a witness might be sum- moned. Two occasional licenses were granted for the Mathry fair.

Important Property Sales in Haverfordwest. There was a large attendance, and some spirited bidding at an important sale of property in the parishes of Letterston and Ambleston, which was conducted at the Swan Hotel, Haverfordwest, on Saturday afternoon, by Mr Joseph Watts. Two properties were offered in small lots, com- prising in all a dwelling house, cottage and about 11 acres of land in and adjoining the parish of Letterston and within half a mile of Letterston Railway Station, nine miles from Haverfordwest and six miles from Fishguard, and the farm of Wallis and several small holdings in the parish of Ambleston, lying in a good agricultural district, intersected by good roads, nine miles from Haverfordwest, and four miles from Clarbeston Road Railway Stations. Lot 1, comprising the Letterston property, a dwelling house, garden, and out-buildings in the occupation of Mr Arthur Griffiths, at a yearly rent of jE8 a cottage and garden in the occupation of Mr Wm. Thomas, at a yearly rent of £2, and about II acres of land, in the occupation of Mr Wm. Harries, the whole containing 11-130 acres was sold to Mrs Harries, of Welsh Hook, for JE900. Lot 2, consisting of a dwelling house, out-build ings and garden at Woodstock Slop, Ambleston, abutting on the main road from Haverfordwest to Cardigan, and now in the occupation of the Misses Devonald and comprising 19'133 acres, was sold to the Misses Devona.ld for JE500. The pur- chase of this lot carries with it a right of way over a road part of Lot 6, to Wallis Moor for watering cattle and other purposes. Mr John Llewellyn, of Scullock, was the purchaser of Lo. 3 adjoining the last lot, and being a compact bold t ing, comprising a dwelling house and garden in- the occupation of Mr John Watkins, with land adjoining, the whole containing 16.544 acres, the price being £550. Lot 4, containing -294 of an acre of land with a schoolroom upon it, and held by the Pembrokeshire County Council under a lease for an unexpired term of 30 years from March 25th last, at a yearly rental of £2) was with- drawn,|the best offerjbeing £70. Lot 5, consisting of a dwelling house known as Wallis Lodge with garden, in the occupation of Mr Morris Griffiths, and land adjoining, containing in all 8-791 acres, was bought by the tenant for £450 and Lot 6, the farmhouse known as Wallis, com- prising a modern and commodious dwelling bouse, with barn, cowhouse, stables and other convenient farm buildings, waterwheel and water power, two cottages and gardens and meadow, arable and pasture land, held for the most part by the Misses Devonald, and containing in the whole 68'893 acres was knocked down to Mr James Thomas, of Haverfordwest, acting for Col. Edwardes. The same purchaser obtained, for JE620, Lot 7, consisting of the small farm of Garn, comprising a dwelling house and out- buildings garden, and land abutting on the road from Wallis to Ambleston. Messrs Eaton Evaus and Williams, of Haverfordwest, were the Solicitors for the vendors. On Wednesday afternoon there was a large attend ance at the sale, which was conducted by Messrs T. Rule Owen & Son, at the Mariner's Hotel, Haverfordwest, ot the farms and lands known as I Foxhill Moor, Foxhill, Coxcrottand Bower. The bidding was exceptionally good for each lot and they were all sold at very good prices. Lot 1, a small holding called Foxhill Moor, in the occupa- tion of Mr Walter Roch and containing 12 acres, 3 roods was knocked down to the tenant for £410. Lot 2, the compact farm of Foxhill, comprising a homestead and about IOn acres of meadow, arable and pasture land, now occupied by Mr David Griffiths, was purchased by Mr Griffiths, of Walton West, for £2,010. Lot 3, a small holding, being part of Coxcroft, and occupied by Mr John Roch, containing about 11! acres of land was knocked down to Mr W. F. James, of Talbenny, for jE460, whilst Mr Joseph Thomas, of Haverfordwest, became the purchaser of Lot 4, comprising the farm and lands known as Bower, in the occupation of Mrs M. Lewis, consisting of a homestead and 52! acres of land, together with part of Coxcroft, in the same occupation, contain- ing about 13i acres of land, at a price of £ 1,530. Messrs Eaton Evans and Williams were the solicitors to the vendors.

Hayerfordwest Markets. SATURDAY JULY 8th, 1905. 1 s. d. s. d. Ducks. 2 6 to 3 0 each Geese. 0 0 to 0 0 ( Turkeys 0 0 to 0 0 Fowls 2 3 to 2 9 ( Beef 0 5 to 0 9 per lb j Mutton 0 7 to 0 8 Lamb 0 8 to 0 9 1 Pork 0 6 to 0 8 t Veal 0 7 to 0 9 Butter., 0 10 to 1 0 g Cheese 0 4J to 0 5 11 Eggs> 14 to for 1$. New Potatoes, 8 lbs. for I I

H-West Board of Guardians. j A fortnightly meeting of this Board was held in the Board Room at the Workhouse, Haverford- west, on Wednesday, Mr T. Llewellin presiding over a good attendance of members. THE STATE OF THE HOUSE. The Master's report book showed that during the fortnight 62 vagrants had been relieved, com- pared with 37 in the corresponding period of last l year, and there were 106 inmates in the House, compared with 105 at the corresponding period of last year. A PAUPER'S LEGACY. It will be remembered that at a recent meeting of the Board the Clerk was directed to make inquiries as to a legacy which was said to be due to a woman named Elizabeth Davies, who was in receipt of out-relief to the amount of 3s a week, by the death of her mother, Martha Morris, of Blaen- pant. It was stated by the member of the Board who brought the matter forward that though Martha Morris had been dead for some time the executor had not distributed the estate, which was said to be of considerable value. The Clerk now reported that he had seen all the books, papers, &c connected with the matter, and that Elizabeth Davies' share (one fifth) of the estate amounted to JE20 13s 7d. It was the wish of the testatrix that the money should be given to, Davies as she required it, and £5 14s 7d had been j ¡' advanced to her in small sums to meet pressing necessities, leaving JE14 19s to her credit. The Board decided to stop her out-relief, to claim the return of one year's relief, £7 16s, and to allow the balance to be paid over to her. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr S. T. Williams gave notice that he wotlld that day fortnight call the attention of the Board to the desirability of allowing the children in the House to bathe, and also to roam about the country during vacations and daily holidays. ILLNESS OF A RELIEVING OFFICER. The Clerk reported that he had had a letter from Mr Sime, the Relieving Officer for the St. David's district, expressing his regret that he was not able to attend owing to illness, and enclosing a mcdical certificate. The other business, consisting chiefly of the consideration of applications for out-relief, was not ef public interest.

Rural District Council. Mr T. Llewellin also presided at a meeting of this Council, which was afterwards held, when several matters of importance and interest were discussed. FISHGUARD DRAINAGE AGAIN. At a recent meeting a letter was read from Mr Bath, the ex-engineer for the Fishguard drainage scheme, offering to attend, with a deputation appointed by that Council, at the offices of the Local Government Board to submit the plans for the work to the chief engineer of that authority, and obtain his opinion upon them. A letter had j now, it was reported, been received from Mr Bath regretting that the chief engineer had declined to receive such a deputation or to give any opinion upon the plans until they are finally submitted to the Local Government Board for acceptance and approval. Mr Walters I thought he would not do so. 1 know they never do it. The next business on the agenda was to con- sider a notice of motion by Mr Walters to the effect that an engineer to carry out the Fishguard drainage be forth with advertized for. In doing so, he said he thought that the Council had delayed doing its duty for long enough, and he thought the time had now arrived when they would have to do the work, or the Local Govern- ment Board would take it out of their hands altogether. It would be cheaper for the Fishguard district for them to do it. They had altered over and over again to suit the local people, and the latest development was that the local people had refused to act further in the matter for them. He thought that was really a good thing. He pro- posed the appointment of a small sub-committee consisting of the Chairman, the Vice:Chairman, Mr J. Roberts, Mr J. 1,1. Davies and himself, to secure an engineer. He thought this would be the better plan, as the committee would then be quite independent of any local feeling. Mr Reynolds said that all the members of the proposed committee were a long way from Fish- j guard. Mr Walters So much the better they will be the freer from local prejudice. Mr John George thought they should have no committee, but that the whole question should be settled by that Council. Mr W. G. James seconded. Mr Vaughan raised the question as to whether Mr Bath had not offered, free of cost, to present alternative plans that had been prepared before the Local Government Board. Chairman We have finished with Mr Bath now. Mr Vaughan But he ofiered to do it gratitu- onsly. Chairman No, not that. Mr Vaughau said that if the Local Government Board would accept either ot the alternative schemes that had been prepared it would mean a great saving of cost to the Fishguard people, for they would only need to get an engineer to carry out the work. The Chairman said that they were hoping that whoever they appointed as engineer he would approve and present one of these plans. Mr W. G. James said he thought the Fishguard people ought to be consulted in this matter. Chairman But they have refused to act. -Mr James I simply ask that the whole Council may act in the matter so that the Fishguard representatives here may have a voice in it. Mr Walters said that he only wished that the propobed committee should consider the question, andrecommend the appointment to the Council. He did not think that advertizing was the best means in every case. He urged that this was the better course, because then the committee would not be influenced by conflicting local interests. Mr Vaughan said he would support Mr George's proposal. Mr Reynolds said he wished to second Mr Walters' resolution as in the end the actual appointment would be made by the full Council. It was decided eventually, after a lot more discussion, that the Clerk should be instructed to advertize in an engineering paper for plans for the drainage of Fishguard, offering a premium of £ 30, and stating that if the successful competitor carried out the plans the amqpnt of the premium would be merged in the remuneration to be paid to him. GOODWICK COMMON. At the last meeting of the Council the Clerk was instructed to attend a Local Government inquiry at Goodwick on the question of the pro- posed enclosure of a portion of the Common, and to state that the Council did not object to the proposal so long as JE700, which would be paid as compensation, would be devoted to drainage purposes, He now stated that he do so, and received satisfactory assurances that the wish of the Council would be carried out. PROPOSED ELECTRIC LIGHT AT FISHGUARD. A letter was read from Messrs Baker & Co., solicitors and Parliamentary agents, enclosing a; copy of a notice to the effect that it is the intention of the North Pembrokeshire Gas Company to apply for a Provisional Order giving them power to supply electricity in Fishguard and district. The consideration of the matter was postponed in order that the Clerk may,before the next meet-1 ing, consult the Act of Parliament dealing with the notice. ANOTHER FISHGUARD COMPLAINT. The Clerk read a long correspondence between Mr C. Gordon Liddle, of Anerley Park, London, and the Fishguard Parochial Committee, and Mr Liddle and that Council. From it it appeared that the Fishguard Parochial Committee had asked Mr Liddle, who had recently built a house at Penslade, to do something in the direction of repairing the footpath there, which they alleged had been damaged by the excessive traffic. Mr Liddle replied to that letter by alleging that there were nuisances at Penslade caused by the Council allowing refuse to be deposited there. He spoke of it as a "pestilential abomination," and said that when the Parochial Committee had dealt with that and the other parochial dust heaps they might approach him with a view to obtain- ing his assistance in the repair of the Penslade £ ath. In the course of the letters to the >istrict Council explaining his action, Mr Liddle asked whether the Council bad taken any 1 steps in the matter of dealing with the refuse. He disclaimed any intention of being antago- nistic, but said it might be that the Council had already considered the question, and that his action might give them the necessary support. Mr Vaughan explained why the Parochial Committee took the action they did, and it was stated that steps were being taken to deal with the matters Mr Liddle compained of. It was j decided that Mr Liddle should be informed by the j Clerk that this wras the case. j j Mr George Another Londoner coming here 1 to dictate to us what we shall do (Laughter). < THE WATER SUPPLY AT CLARBESTON ROAD. < The Clerk read a petition he had received from] Clarbeston Road urging the urgent necessity for 1 the provision of a supply of wholesome water ? there. The.present supply was a quarter of a mile away, ttiere was no proper right-of-way to it, £ and it was liable to contamination. < Mr Harries, in support of the petition, said that E the inhabitants of Clarbeston Road now had a ( better chance than ever they had of getting a good water supply. Mr Lloyd, of Pentypark, had L;iven them permission to go on his land, and an engineer, who was living in the village, had made I I m estImate. à Eventually, on the representation of Mr Harries, b :he Inspector was instructed to visit the present 11 fvater supply, and see that any steps possible to E :ake are taken in order to prevent any contamina- ;ion. Mr Harries asked that the Council would make L grant towards the cost of a further supply and" his matter was referred to the Parish Council, c or them to consider and report upon, J g

THE INSPECTOR'S REPORT. *5 THE SALARY QUESTION. The Sanitary Inspector (Mr D. B. Phillips) reported with regard to a complaint as to a a nuisance which it was stated had been going ( on in some stables at Fishguard. He said it had been found that it was due to a defect in the I drains, which had been remedied, and the expense 1 paid by the owner of the property. With regard r to Little Haven water supply, he said that the pipes were nearly full of sediment, and required cleaning, a task which would occupy about a fortnight. The committee had decided to have this done a few months later on. There was no scarcity of water at present, and the matter could be left over till a more convenient time. Since the last meeting he had visited Dale, Marloes, St. 1 David's, Abercastle,'Trevine, Thornton, Hubber- ston, Fishguard, Goodwick and several small villages, where he dealt with nuisances he dis- covered. He found that nearly all the drains in St. David's were connected with the roadside channels, and, consequently, slop and waste water thrown into them found its way to the roadside, causing a nuisance. The inhabitants had been warned against the practice. He had also in- spected new buildings in the district, and had seen that they were carried on in accordance with the Council's Bye laws. In conclusion, he said I would be extremely obliged and encouraged if the Council would place me in the same position as the late Inspector with regard to salary, see- ing that my position is now entirely different to that at the time of my appointment. Although confident that I can work the whole district, 1 feel that by travelling daily around the district, I shall soon find myself in financial difficulties. My travelling and out-of-pocket expenses take away nearly half my present salary, leaving me but a small sum for a living wage. Trusting the Council will grant me this favour to enable me to carry out my duties, I am, &c." A long discussion took place on the last clause of the report, in the course of it general satisfac- tion was expressed with the efficient manner in which Mr Phillips had performed his duties, and a desire to put him in a favourable financial posi- tion to be able to properly do the work. It was, however, pointed out that the Council had not yet complied with the requirements set out in a recent report by Dr. Spencer Low, as to the sanitary condition of the district, in the course of which he urged the necessity tor the appointment of two Inspectors. In fact a letter was read from the Local Government Board asking what the Council had done in regard to these recommenda- tions. A reply to the Local Government Board was drafted, pointing out the action that has been taken, and with regardjto the Inspector's applica- tion it was allowed to stand over on the under- standing that the Council was in favour of giv- ing him a bouus at the end of the half year and to appoint him in the room of the late Mr Francis, at the full salary, if allowed to do so by the Local Government Board.

Milford Port Sanitary Authority. PRESENTATION TO MR N. A. ROCH. The annual meeting of the members of this Authority was held at the South Wales Hotel, Neyland, on Friday afternoon, when Mr N. A. Roch, presided, and there were also present, Mr W. Phillips (Mayor of Pembroke) Mr W. P. Morris, Mr J. Griffiths, Mr W. G. Parcell, Mr J. H. Bishop, Mr J. LI. Davies, Mr J. Lawrence, Mr T. Llewellin, (Haythog), Dr. W. S. Griffiths (Medical officer), Mr W. Davies, (Inspector) and Mr F. L. Jeffs (Clerk). At the close of the busi ness, which was of a formal character, the Chair- man as is his custom, entertained the members aud officials to luncheon, and at its conclusion Mr. J. LI. Davies took occasion to make a presenta- tion, which had been subscribed for by the whole of the members, to Mr Roch. The presentation took the form ot a very handsomely bound album, supplied by the well-known firm of Shaw & Sun, of London, enclosed in a neat oak casket with a glass lid. In thi frontpages of the album are excellent views of Cosheston, (Mr Roch's home), Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest. A portrait of Mr Roch, sur- mounted by his crest, beautifuly executed in proper heraldic colours, occupied another page, whilst the inscription, which is in itself a work of art, sets forth that the album was presented to Mr N. A. Roch, Cosheston, in the County of Pembroke, by the members ot the Milford Port Sanitary Authority. It proceeds "We, the under- signed members of the Milford Port Sanitary Authority beg your acceptance of this album as a mark of the great respect we feel for you, and the desire on our part tc give expression to our admiration of your sterling abiiity as a public man and your conscientious and untiring perfor- mance of your many public duties in the County of Pembroke. We feel that the County of Pem- broke has much cause to be proud of you as the chairman of the Port Sanitary Authority,of which we have the honour to be members, and we earnestly pray that we and our successors may have the benetit of your able services tor many years to come." Then follow fac simile en- gravings of the signatures of all the members. In making the presentation, Mr J. LI. Davies re- ferred in suitable terms to the many public duties that had been, and were being performed by the recipient, and to the large number of years dur- ing which he had yeen connected with that Authority. The addiess which he had read was, he said, the result of the unanimous wish of the members, and it was also their unanimous wish; that the presentation should take the form it had done. The Chairman, who was loudly applauded, and who was visibly deeply affected, in accepting the presentation said he was exceedingly grateful to them all for that handsome and unexpected recog- nition of what he had been able to do in his posi- tion. He could assure them that so long as long as he lived, he should, bold in affectionate rememberance the many pleasant years he had spent in connection with the work of that Author- ity, and that the album should be passed down to his successors with great pride. He again thanked the members for the presentation. (Applause). Mr J. H. Bishop also spoke in suitable and feeling terms in support of what had been said by Mr J. LI. Davies, and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr J. LI. Davies and to the Clerk, (Mr F. L. Jeffs) for the services they had rendered in connection with carrying out the wishes of the members in connection with the testimonial.—This was heartily carried, and the proceeding concluded.

On Sunday a number of navvies working on the new railway were near the headwaters of the River Cleddau, near Haverfordwest, when a discussion arose as to which could cross the water j the more quickly. One of them, whose name is j unknown to the authorities, took up the challenge ] and entered the water. He commence to cross, ( but stepping into a deep place was soon in diffi- culties. He sank twice before his companions I could rescue him, which they eventually sue- <■ needed in doing. He was in an unconscious con- s lition when brought to the bank, but vigorous i sfforts to bring him round were eventually sue- I sessful. 1 How TO CONTEND WITH THE PEMBROKESHIRE SUMMER r —To the average individual the rapid approach of summer is not without its worries and perplexities as I j0 how to keep cool during the excessive heat. Cloth- ing must play a by no means unimportant part in ob- 1 gaining this state of ease and comfort. It is essential f ;hat you should be lightly but at the same time warmly 0 dad in order to meet the climatic changes of our t English summer. Should you favour a Flannel suit, f ihe material should be of the best quality for several jood reasons firstly a good summer suit will pay you t can be put away for several Seasons to come, you c vili find the Flannel thoroughly shrunk and not luffer discomfort on this account; secondly, the shade d )f a Flannel suit is invariably a delicate one, and t should it get soiled the material should be of such a luality that it will stand washing, scouring and iron r ng. Cheap Flannels are so well known to fail in this 0 est, that it seems superfluous to say that on these noney is thrown away. When ordering a Flannel hese points will bo worth remembering, more >articularly to those who wish to study economy in d lress. One more point and that is the advantage of q taving your clothes made in a local workship. You :now they are made under hygienic conditions, they t¡ Qay befitted on, and they give better satisfaction to g veryone. Before ordering your Flannel suit call at jewis, Condnit House, Castle Square, Haverfordwest 1 /here you will find an endless variety of Flannel to I 8. boose from, all shades and colour, from £2 2s, and rhat is still more remarkable these incomparably heap Flannel suits are made on the premises by his a< wa workmen, b<

Roads and Bridges Committee, A meeting of this Committee, formerly known as the Main Roads Committee, was held in the Grand Jury Room at the Shire Hall, Haverford- west, on Tuesday afternoon, Mr N. A. Roch presiding. There were also present Mr E. Robinson, Mr I. Reynolds, Col. Ivor Philipps, Mr T. Llewellin, Mr W. H. Walters, Mr E. H. James, Dr Griffith, Mr W. |T. Davies, Mr W. L. Williams, Mr T. E. Thomas, Mr W. J. Canton, and Mr B. Powell. IIA VJmFORDWEST MAIN ROAIW. On the reading of the minutes of the last meet- ing Mr 1. Reynolds drew attention to the one recording the fact that the cheque tor the amount of the annual grant to the Haverfordwest Corpora- tion, £375, for the repair of the Main Roads in the Borough, had been withheld until such time as the County Surveyor certified that, the roads in question had been put in a proper state of repair. He asked if the Surveyor was now satisfied with I what had been done by the Corporation and if the cheque would be paid over. The Clerk (Mr E. Eaton Evans) said that at present he had not received a certificate from the County Surveyor and that consequently, the cheque had not been paid over to the Corporation. Mr Reynolds Is the Surveyor prepared to give a certificate now ? The Surveyor (Mr A. Thomas) The roads are in fairly workable condition now, much better than they were, and I propose to make a further inspection of them to-morrow. In the course of further discussion it was strongly urged by other members of the Com- mittee that the officials should see that the Haver- fordwest Corporation canied out their portion of the bargain made and kept the roads in question in a proper state of repair. Mr I. Reynolds said that the fact that the roads had not been kept in proper repair was partly the fault of the County Council. He asked if it was not a fact that there were in existence certain Bye- laws controlling the use of drags on waggons. Mr T. Llewellin The Bye-laws were never sanctioned. Mr Reynolds said he was referring to the case of Merlin's Hill. Mr W. H. Walters, as a member of the Sub- Comaiittee that was formerly appointed to draft Bye-laws, described at length the position with regard to the matter. They did so and reference was made in them to "skids on waggon wheels but when they referred them to the Board of Trade for approval that body absolutely declined to sanction them. All the Bye-laws they considered efficient were refused. Col. Ivor Philipps said that when the Haver- fordwest Corporation made the arrangement to accept an annual payment of jE375 for the repair of the Main Roads in the Borough they became the Road authority for those roads and it therefore rested with them to get such Bye-laws passed as they thought fit and necessary. The whole point was that the Municipality had taken over the whole of the resDonsibility and that they (that Committee) paid for the work being done subject to the certificate of their Surveyor being received. The Chairman also made a lengthy speech on the subject, in the course of which he described how the roads in question differed from those in other Boroughs in the County and how an inspector who was sent down from London to Carmarthen and Haverfordwest declared that cer- tain roads must be made Main Roads. In the course of further remarks Mr Reynolds again protested against this money being with- held from the Haverfordwest Corporation who were, he said, being treated more harshly than the authorities in other parts of the County. They were being required to lay out extra money in putting these roads in repair and it was not fair to them. The Chairman said he understood, when this arrangement was made, that one of the conditions was that the Corporation should keep the roads in proper repair and that the agreed sum should be paid annually, subject to the certificate being given to the County Surveyor. Mr Reynolds I only wish to point out that Haverfordwest Corporation is under a great hard- ship in this matter. We dou't exact a certificate at all from other authorities. Chairman I don't see any hardship at all in the matter. The Clerk in reply to a further question said that under the resolution passed at the last meet- ing he was authorized to pay the cheque on receipt of the Surveyor's certificate. He had not received the certificate and the cheque had not yet been paid. The Chairman said that great complaints had been received about the condition ot these roads Dr. Griffith I presume that when the Sur. veyor gives his certificate the cheque will be paid at once. Chairman Oh, yes. Mr Reynolds said the Corporation were hoping to get not only the cheque but interest for the time the money had been withheld (Laughter). He thought it was full time the money was paid Chairman And I think it is full time the Haverfordwest Corporation put the roads in good order. The matter was then allowed to drop, and the minutes were approved of. THE PROrOSliD ROAD DIVERSION AT FISH- GUARD. The County Surveyor (Mr A. Thomas) pre- sented plans and a lengthy report with regard to the proposed diversion of the roadway at Fish- guard, leading from Lower Town in the direction of Newport, with the object of improving the gradient. He said the proposed diversion would be 755 yards long, and 22 feet wide. He gave details as to the proposed gradient, which showed an improvement on the present one. He estimated the cost, exclusive of the purchase of necessary land, at £2,750. i In reply to Mr Robinson, the Surveyor said he had estimated the cost of excavating the rock at 7s 6d a yard, and had estimated the cost of the masons' work at 6s per yard. Mr Robinson said he was confident that this work could be done for an outlay of a good deal less money than had been estimated by the Surveyor. The Chairman said that in his experience he never found that work was done for less than the estimate. He added that he thought the amount mentioned was an enormous sum to spend on such an improvement. This road had been going on as it was at present for many years, and he thought it could go on a little longer. Mr Robinson said he was surprised at the amount of the estimated cost. Chairman I think we had better postpone it for the present. In the course of the discussion as to the probable cost of the land that would be required for the purpose, Mr Walters said that land was worth f500 an acre at Fishguard when it was wanted for any public purpose. That was the price they had had to pay for the last lot they acquired. It was understood that there was a probability that in this case the land would be more easily acquired if the Committee decided to proceed with the work. Mr T. Llewellin thought they should not undertake such a task at a time when the rates in the county were already so very high. Mr W. L. Williams said he did not wish to press npon the Committee any unnecessary ex- pense, but he urged that the money for this work could be borrowed, repayable in 40 years. The Chairman said they would never be allowed more than 30 years. Besides, he asked why should the whole of the county be asked to pay for this improvement ? Mr VVilliams again urged that even if the money wa.s borrowed for 30 years 5 per cent would pay off the interest and capital in that time. That would be only £150 a year for 13,000, equivalent to a one-tenth of a penny rate. Chairman But why shouldn't other parts of the county make similar demands ? Mr Williams Because there is no other hill on amain road in Great Britain equal to this. (Hear, hear). Chairman I can show you some in my neigh- bourhourhood, tremendous hills. Col. Ivor Philipps: Yes, but not on main roads. Proceeding, Mr Williams said he had not intended that the county should bear the whole of the cost, but he thought a local subscription might I be promoted. He asked what proportion of the estimated cost the Committee would consider it I, reasonable to expect from the local people. He had thought, he said, that he might get a tenth. The road was really a very dangerous one, but in ( spite of that the traffic over it was daily increas- ing. He added that when the^team roller had been working at Dinas, and was returning to Fishguard, it had to go round, a distance of 40 miles, to avoid this hill, a distance of only about a t mile. I" Dr. Griffith said this road was no doubt a very < important one, and something ought to be done j ] for it. He objected, however, to them hurrying i c over the matter, and suggested an adjournment so 1 that the local authorities might consider and formulate some scheme, saying at the same time what amount the local people were prepared to contribute towards the cost. He strongly urged that it was not advisable to press the matter that e day, but to wait and see what could be be done in 1 the direction he had indicated. y Col. Ivor Philipps said this was the very worst J road in Pembrokeshire, and he thought something f ought to be done. He complimented the Surveyor '1 on the way he had worked out the plans, and suggested that the Couuty Councillors for the district affected might consider them, and subse- I quently bring forward a Scheme. (j Mr Robinson said he thought the Surveyor had a taken an exaggerated view of the probable cost. "X Something ought to be done to tbis road, and he hoped the landowners would give the necessary land, for the proposed diversion would open up their land. a The further consideration of the matter was idjourned sine die without any formal resolution (e being passed. f

SUBSIDIES AGAIN. COL. IVOR PHILIPPS' SCHEME ADOPTED. There was a long discussion on this subject, in the course of which the Chairman made a lengthy statement with regard to the present position of affairs. He described the various attempts that had been made to come to satisfactory solution of the problem, and said that recently a sub-com- mittee was to consider Schemes prepared by Col. Ivor Philipps and Mr G. P. Brewer. Nothing, however, had been done, and he (the Chairman) therefore, proposed that for this year the County Council should be recommended to grant the sub- sidies on the slime basis as was adopted last year. Col. Ivor Philipps said he was sorry to have to propose an amendment, but he moved the adoption of his Scheme copies of which had been submitted to the members of the Sub-Committee, and which he now fully explained to the Committee. He objected to the present arrangement, which was based upon rateable value and money spent, and wished to substitute a Scheme based upon rate- able value and mileage in the respective districts. Dr. Griffith asked if a Sub-Committee had not been appointed to consider this matter. Col. Philipps said they had never met. Mr Walters said they met once, and it was resolved that the Clerk should obtain copies of the Schemes proposed by Col. Philipps and Mi- Brewer, and have them printed and circulated among the members. Another meeting of the Sub-Committee was then contemplated. The Clerk said that he had never received a copy of Mr Brewer's scheme and consequently nothing had been done. Col. Philipps, proceeding, regretted that Mr Brewer had not sent his Scheme, and was not present that day, but 110 added that his (the 1 speaker's) Scheme was prepared in Mr Brewer's office at Narberth and that he had adopted certain principles in order to meet the objections raised by Mr Biewer. He read the following statistics which he asked the members of the committee to copy, as he thought they were of great interest showing the effects of the adoption of his Scheme as compared with the old one URBAN DISTRICTS. K'lhci/lv Subsidy to Amount of Name of -d ]asfc be paid this Subsidy un- District. year under der ntw old Scheme. Scheme. £ £ £ Haverfordwest. 51 102 — Pembroke. 923 1086 815 Tenby 5C9 568 4o(J Milford 221 219 196 Neyland. 159 177 139 Narberth 61 78 61 Totals. 1,924 2,210 1,647 RrRAL DISTRICTS. Haverfordwest.. 1GB — 1,170 Pembroke. 620 714 600 Narberth 403 314 — St. Dogmell's — 105 210 Llanfirnach 37 142 150 'i-litls 1,'2'r* 1.-27:; '2 ..0 t Explaining LLe H) stem on which he 1 a-i based j. his calculations be said rhfit in the of t':a Rural Districts he had take?: Na:knt!i. •• hi- l;1- niittedly bad mo,-t nmin r-iads nf anv .li. i.-t, in I the County. ;us the anti per utile a to each of the other districts for the roads, they we;n defi'-ieiit, CHI-MI! I4- tb 'atvablft value. 11 ± explained Mso P-JI-O:. !i\ o |i.J fixed ? upon £ o0 a mile which WHS of a technical and un- interesting character. With regard to the Urban L, Districts he had taken Haverfordwest, where a grant of £ 375 was given, as a basis ot calculation, Q and lie defended this by saying that it was the Q general opinion that Haverfordwest had been fairly aud generously treated hythe County in this matter. If, therefore, other Urban Districts were treated on the same basis no one could complain. He proposed the adoption of the Scheme for this year. s Mr T. Llewellin seconded the amendment. n Dr. Griffith said he thought the Scheme was a e very interesting and very important one, but at e the same time he wished the Sub-Committee had n had it under consideration. They had only one t object in view and that was not to give any un- due advantage to any particular district, but to treat the County as a whole. He suggested that e another meeting of tint Committee should be held before the next meeting of the County Council n to consider this Scheme, of whicheachmember d should in the meantime be provided with a copy. He would not venture to express an opinion on it that day, altbongh he might say generally that he took a favourable view of it. u Beynolds said they Mrere all deeply indebted to Col. Philipps for the time aud trouble d he had taken over this matter. At the same time s he criticized the principle that Col. Philipps had adopted and said that the proposal simply meant d that it was intended to enrich the Rural Districts at the expense of the Urban districts. Too much attention, he contended, had been paid to the rateable value and not sufficient attention to the g mileage and traffic of the towns. Tenby, with only ( eight miles of roads, would receive £ 43G, whilst Haverfordwest with twelve miles only got £375. This was very unjust, for Miltord with eight miles would receive jE196, and Pembroke with 32 miles would get £ 615. Mr Robinson, in seconding Dr. Griffith's pro- e posal that a special meeting should be held to consider the matter, expressed their indebted- ness to Col. Philipps for preparing the Scheme. Col. Philipps said he would accept the proposal of Dr. Griffith 011 the understanding that the o special meeting was called before the next meet- ing of the County Council, as the matter must then be settled. The authorities in the different districts were already clamouring for the payment of their Subsidies. 1 Several members of the the Committee objected I to the suggestion for a special meeting on the ground that it would be impracticable to hold it before the next meeting of the County Council, and Mr W. L. Williams said they had all the facts before them, why should they not settle it that day ? Mr Walters thought that if the Scheme was printed and sent out with the County Council j minutes that would bring bring the matter to a v crisis. They should then leave the actual settle- ment to the Council. 3 .Dr. Griffith said that the Scheme was such a } big thing that he did not feel justified in voting for its adoption on such a short consideration. i Mr E. H. James thought they should adopt it and recommend it to the Couuty Council. It only meant £ 300 iu addition to the sum expended last year. Mr 1. Reynolds said they need not have any anxiety on that point, for jE4,300 had been set t aside for the purpose of Subsidies. Dr. Griffith again pleaded for further considera- tion of this matter and Mr 1. Reynolds said that if the amendments were going to be pressed be x would propose a further one to the effect that the basis of calculation for the Urban District should be 1:475, and that X21), instead of £ 30, should be the amount per mile paid to the Rural Districts. The proposed Scheme lie said would r take £ 563 from the Urban Districts, and give it to 1 the Rural Districts. The Chairman said that the Urban Districts j. bad in the past been receiving it at the expense j of the Rural districts. Dr. Griffith suggested that a special meeting of the Committee to consider this question should be ) held to-day (Friday), and this was practically agreed to when some members objected, In the course of the discussion that followed Mr Walters remarked to Mr Reynolds You want to milk the country districts and throw it iutothe town !— Mr Reynolds It is the other way The Chairman I think you had better adopt the Scheme and recommend to the County Council that this year's Subsidies should be paid on that [ basis. I will propose a resolution to that effect. Mr E. II. James seconded and Dr. Griffith liav- ing withdrawn his proposal a resolution to this effect was carried.

Langwm Sports. Favoured by beautiful weather there was a good attendance at the third annual athletic Sports meeting which was held in Pill Park Field Langwm, on Saturday afternoon. The entries were fairly good and in some of the events the racing M'as exceedingly close. TI10 Rev. H. Evans was the President, the judges were Messrs T. Carr, J. Brock, J. Morgan, and T. Morris and the other officials were: starter, Mr E. It. Palmer lap scorer, Mr J. Skone treasurer, Mr W. John handicapper, Mr W. Brock and hon. secretary Mr A. Brock. The following were the results: 220 yards Handicap Flat Race for boys 15 years of ago and under.—1, C. H. Hill 2, B. Jones, Guildford 3, W, Palmer, Black Tar. 1-20 yards Open Handicap Flat Race.—Winners of heats: J. M. Thomas, Haverfordwest, (2 yards); W. James, Prendergast, (5); J. Jones, Langwm, fl2); W. A. Williams, Haverfordwest (H).-Final 1, J. Jones, ) 2, J. M. Thomas; 3, \V. A Williams. One Mile Open Handicap Cycle Haee-first three in each heat to compete in final.-Heat 1, G. U, Hall, Pembroke, (120); 2, D. Hughes, Pembroke Dock, (100) 3, H. Philpin, Langwm, (170).—Heat 2, 1, J. Nicholas, Yerbeston, (GO) 2, H. Morgan, Saundersfoot, (125); 3, H. Griffiths, Clynderwen, (70).-Fillal, 1, Morgan, 2' Hall, 3, J. Nicholas. Sack Race.—I, B. Hooper, Jefferstou; 2, F. H. Williams, Haverfordwest. 440 Yards Handicap Flat Race,-First three in each heat to compete in final.-Heat 1, 1, A. Hall Pembroke Dock, (7) 2, J. White, Haverfordwest, 13) 3, J. Hart, Herbrandston, (scratch). Heat 2, 1, j' Jones, Langwm, (25) 2, T. Thomas, Haverfordwest, 1(4); W. James, Prendergast, (5).—Final 1, Jones, 2, T. Thomas, 3, Hall. High Jump.—C. Evans, Tenby and A. Hall, Pern. broke Dock, tied for first place. Open Handicap Two Miles Cycle Race.—Heat 1, D Davies, Wolfscastle, (scratch); 2, B Waters, Begelly, (130); 3, a tie between H. Griffiths, Clynderwen, (110) and G. Hall, Pembroke, (210). Heat 2, 1, J. Nicholas. Yerbeston, (110); 2, W. Tucker, Narberth, (110); H, D. Hughes, Pembroke Dock, (160).—Fiual, 1, D. Davies 2, J. Nicholas 3, G. Hall. Three-legged Race.—1, C. Evans, Tenby, and F. R, Williams,, Haverfordwest; 2, J. Hart, Herbrandstone, and J. White, Haverfordwest. Open Mile Walking Handicap.—1, F. John, Tenby. (scratch): 2, E. J. Lewis, Lawrenny (20); 3, E. Rose. Pembroke Dock (iOj, 1