The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

PEMBROKESHIRE AND HAVERFORDWEST IN- FIRMARY.— Number of Patients in the above In- stitntion for the week ending October 14th, 11 Admitted 1 Discharged 0 Out-patients 75. MINISTERIAL.—The J. n. Walters, of Horeb and Carew Congregational Churches, has received, a unanimous invitation to Hook and Middle Hill, in place of the Kev. Jenkyn James, who has re. cently left the district. HAVERFORDWEST OCTOBER FAIR.—This fair, which was held on Tuesday last, was a very small one from all points of view. The attendance was small, the quantity of stock on offer was small, and prices were small. In fact it was the worst fair that lias been held at Haverfordwest this year. MESSRS. W. H. SMITH 8: SON AND THE HAIL- WAY BOOKSTALLS.—Messrs. W. H. Smith & Sou cease to he bookstall contractors on the London and North-Western Railway on December 31st next. Messrs. Wyman & Co., of London, have secured the contract for this line, and also for the G.W.R. At a Ball given by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of London at the Mansion Honse on Friday, the Mayor and Mayoress of Haverford- west (Mr and Mrs W. J. Jones) and the Mayor and Mayoress of Guildford (Mr and Mrs W. H. George, formerly of Haverfordwest) were among the guests. The death took place on Tuesday morning of Mr John Sheehan, senior, who was formerly well- known throughout the county as a pig dealer. He died at his residence in Milford Hoad, sorne what suddenly, but as Dr. Miffs had recently been in attendance upon him and was able to certify as to the cause of death no inquest will be held. On Saturday last Lady Scourlield, whilst out driving in bar motor car on the Pembroke Hoad, stopped to speak to Miss Brown, Breamhit), who was in a. trap. YflieB th« ttiotor '\¥tis set tn motion again the noise frightened Miss Brown's horse. Miss Brown escaped uninjured but the trap was seriously damaged. Following upon the discovery of further coal at Freystrop Collery, which we announced a couple of weeks ago, work has now been resumed. The re-employment 'of workmen is only on a small scale at present, but it is hoped that the work that is now being done will lead to further de- velopment in this direction. For the first time for many weeks there were no cases for trial by the Haverfordwest Magis- trates, on Monday. In view of the nnmber of men employed on the new railway, and of the tramps who always follow them about, this is rather remarkable considering the fact that a large percentage always visit the town during the week end. There were large attendances at the services in connection with the anniversary of Ebenezer Chapel which took place on Sunday—when the Rev. W. Wynne Thomas, Aberystwith, preached in the morning, afternoon and evening He delivered very eloquent and practical addresses on each occasion. PEMBROKESHIRE C.M. TEMPERANCE MEET- ING.—The annual temperance meeting of the Cal- vinistic Methodists of Pembrokeshire was held on Wednesday at Woodstock under the presidency of the Rev. George Morgan, Newport, Pem., who was supported by the Rev. P. D. Morse, Wolf's Castle, the secretary of the association. There was a public meeting in the evening, when addresses were delivered by the Rev. Henry Rees, Saundersfoot; Messrs W. B. Morgan, Solva and D. R. Williams, Llanelly. HAVERFORDWEST MALE VOICE PARTY.—The officials of this Society have now arranged the difficulty that had arisen in connection with the proposed performance of "The Martyrs" next month. One of the features of the performance last year was the help that was given by the Haverfordwest Orchestral Society, but it was found that this year the services of the society would not be available, and consequently re- hearsals were temporarily stopped. Weare glad to announce, however, that an ellicient orchestra has now been got together, rehearsals have been recommenced, and there is every prospect that the performance will be satisfactorily brought off. The part of Lycon (baritone) will be taken by Mr L. R. Bowen, of Swansea, the winner of the baritone solo at the National Eisteddfod a boy soloist from the London College of Choristers will take the part of Phias (son of Lycon) and Mr A. Dunlop, of Cardiff, the winning tenor soloist at the National Eisteddfod, will sustain the role of Thesis. It is hoped that every member of the society will make it a point to attend the rehearsals punctually and regularly. TRAP ACCIDENTS.—On Saturday a horse at- tached to a milk trap, belonging to Mr David Dav,s, of. Sloutk >jjiU, *ran a* ay and dashed down Bridge Street at^fu'll spSed. ifT riaMMvly missed one cart which was standing in the ^eet, but eventually came into collision with another milk cart belonging to Mr Wm. Lewis, Prender- gast Place. Mr Davies was thrown out, and sustained a nasty cut on the head, whilst some damage was (tone to the other conveyance. Another collision occurred in Bridge Street, near Swan Square, on the same day, between a trap belonging to Mr John, of Park House, driven by Miss John, and the cart of Mr Venables, the Milford carrier, but the damage was very small. At a special police court at. the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, on Tuesday, before the Mayor, (Mr W. J. Jones), Henry Malterer, who is em- ployed on a trawler, and is a foreigner, pleaded guilty to a charge of being durnk and incapable in High Street, Haverfordwest at 12-45 a.m. that morning.— P.C. Cousins deposed that he found the prisoner lying across the footpath and found that he could not go away. He took him up High Street, and then, with the assistance of another constable, locked him up for his own safety.—On being searched, 5s was found in his possession, together with a number of pawn- tickets, discharge papers &c.—Prisoner, who had a badly cut right eye, and said he would rejoin his ship at once, was fined 2s 6d, including costs. MORE POLICE PROMOTIONS.—On Saturday the Chief Constable of Pembrokeshire (Mr T. Ince Webb-Bowen) made known his appointments for the three sergeantships in the police force caused by the resignations of Police-Sergeants Hart (of Tenby), and Phillips (of Haverfordwest), and the promotion of Police-Sergeant Brinn (of Milford) to be Supt. at Fishguand. P.C. James (of Little Haven) is to take P.S. Phillips' place at Haverfordwest, P.C. Thomas goes from Saundersfoot to Tenby (vice P.S. Hart) and F.C. Phillips, of Maenclochog (who recently distin- guished himself in connection with the Pontsaeson Plate robbery case) will be the new sergeant in charge at Milford. EXCITING INCIDENT.—On Tuesday morning a a bull that was being taken to the fair suddenly ran amok in High Street, Haverfordwest. A man and a boy were hold of the rope to which the ball was attached, but when he ran away down Quay Street they had to follow. A waggon was standing in the street, and by going behind that with the rope the man tried to stop the animal's progress. He failed to do so and let go the rope. The boy, however, held on, and the the animal rushed down the street and across the Quay. It went down the slip towards the river, but the tide was up, and apparently one look at the cold water was sufficient, for he became qnite docile. He had one or other "bursts out," rushing down 'Potter's Lane, for instance, on the way back towards the fair, but no damage was fortunately done. DIOCESAN CHURCH TEMPERANCE FKSTI\SAL. —Next Thursday, the Diocesan Festival of the Church Temperance Society will be held at Haverfordwest. The programme is a full one Service at St. Mary's, Tea at the Schoolroom, Children's Meeting, and a Public Meeting at the Temperance Hall. His Worship the Mayor will preside at the Public Meeting. An interesting feature will be a Conference at St. Mary's School at 3.15., at which papers will be read and open discussion will follow. The subject will be "Temperance work in town and country." An especially strong list of speakers includes the names of Col. Fergnsson, of the Rifle Brigade, Col. Mayhew. Rev. J. A. Own, of Cheltenham, Rev. E. L. Bevan, of Brecon and others. The Chairman of the Conference is Mr Louis Samson and the Archdeacon will preside over the Child- ren's Meeting. The Festival arrangements are being carried ont by a strong and representative local committee with a zeal that should assure success. HAVERFORDWEST AND THE NEW RAILWAY.—Much interest bas been centred around and great discussion has taken place as a result of the Great Western Railway Company deciding to change the venue of its terminus from New Milford to Goodwick. How will it affect the trade of Haverfordwest is the ever-ready query of the pessimist, whose lamentable moanings of the town, what it used to be, what it is, and what it is not, border dangerously near boredom in his endeavour to depreciate the trade of the town and county. The position of our town in the county is unique, inasmuch as it is the geographical centre of an agricultural county, and can, therefore, never be seriously affected by the altered position of a railway terminus. It does not matter tu the Country Gentle- man, the Farmer or the Artizan whether the premier town is five or ten miles distant; the predominant factor in commercial transactions with all is to buy in the right market. Fortunately in the clothing world LEWIS, Castle Square, is enabled, through judiciously selecting appropriate materials, to supply any class with a good variety of suitings adapted for wear in all callings. Genuine Harris, Selkirks and Bannockburns for Norfolk Jackets and Knicker Breeches, Scottish Kerceys for Farmer' Suitings, without a doubt the most durable Tweed ever manufactured. VALUABLE DISCOVERY FOR THE HAIR.—If your hair is turning groy or white or falling off, try MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER, It will positively re- store in every case grey or white hair to its original colour. It makes the hair charmingly beautiful as well as promoting the growth. Price 3a 6d per bottle.

St. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest. I Sunday, October 22nd, 1905, Lord Nelson Centenary Service. Holy Communion, S a.m. Matins, II a.m. special Psalm 111 Hymns 214, 28.3, 370. Evensong, 6 p.m. special Psalm 107 Magnifi- cat and Nunc Dimittis, Smart Hymns, 512, 231, 373, 298.

Football in Haverfordwest. For this season at any rate, it appears to be likely that only Association football will be seen in Haverfordwest, which was, a few years ago, a well-known home of Rugby football. Practically the only established club in Haverfordwest, now that the old" Harlequins is dead, is that which has been established by the new Men's Institute, and they have adopted the Association code. At a meeting of the club, Mr Charles King has been elected captain and Mr Sidney Williams vice- captain. It has also been decided to admit mem- bers of the Prendergast Workmen's Club to membership of the Football Club, on paymeut of the ordinary subscription, without insisting on them joining the Institute. The only condition attached was that two of the Prendergast mem- bers should join the Football Committee and thus share the responsibility of guaranteeing the I rent of the field. The colours of the club are a plain dark green shirt and dark knickers, and the Club is quite independent linancially of the Insti- tute, and it is expected that it will assist the funds rather than otherwise from the fact that, with the exception of the Prendergast Club, mem- bership of the Institute is a condition to member- ship of the football organisation.

THE NEW FOOTBALL CLUB MAKES A START. The first match in connection with the newly- formel Institute Assocation Football Club was played yesterday on the Bridge Meadow when the Milford Reserves were the visitors. The Reserves were a strong team, consulting of six or seven of the first eleven. With such a combination they naturally did pretty much as they liked. After theiirstfew minutes, during which they scored a goal, they took matters easily, and played to the gallery, giving a very pretty exhibition of the game, and popping in a goal now and then by way of variety. It must not be supposed, how- ever, that the homesters did not make a fair show. They were lamentably weak in sevelal places, and their combination was conspicuously absent, due largely to some of the men not keeping their places, but this, notwithstanding the individual work of several members of the team, was thoroughly good, and proves that the material is there. With the team strengthened in one or two places and plenty of practice it ought to make a creditable show before long. The score was Milford, 5 Haverfordwest, 1. Mr J. W. Hammond acted as referee, and gave every satisfaction

THE PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS will meet on Monday, October 23rd, at Treffgarn Bridge and on Thursday, October 26th, at Farthings Hook each day at 10 a.m. THE TIVVSIDE FOXHOUNDS will meet on Mon- day, the 23rd, inst., at Rhydlewis on Wednes- day, the 25th inst., at Troedyraur Gate and on Friday, at Llechryd each day at 10.30 a.m. MR SEYMOUR ALLEN'S HOUNDS will meet on Tuesday, the 24th inst., at Norchard Gate on Friday, the 27th inst., at Llanfallteg Bridge on Tuesday, the 31st inst., Cresselly Arms and on Friday, Nov. 3rd, at Tavernspite; each day at 10.30 a.m,

Haverfordwest School Managers. A special lyeeting of the Local Managers of the Haverfordwest Council Schools was held at the Shire Hall on Monday, Rev. J. Phillips, presid-j ing. A communication was received from Miss Evans, headmistress of the St. Martin's Girls' School, in which she acceded to the request of the Managers to withdraw her resignation. It was decided, on the motion of the Rev. n. Akrill Jones, that the letter be forwarded to the County Education Committee with a recommendation that Miss Evans be allowed to withdraw her resignation. The Clerk (Mr Fred W. Lewis) handed in three additional applications in reply to the advertise- ment for a headmistress at tlie St. Martin's Girls' School. It was mentioned that no date was speci- fied in the advertisement issued by the County Education Commiitee. Mr Isaiah Reynolds thought that in future the Managers should have something to say about the drawing up of similar advertisements. If the managers were expected to recommend so many applicants to the Education Committee the question of the advertisement ought also to be referred to them. Rev. D. Akrill Jones agreed. He did not sup- pose they would have come to a. different decision in the present case, but they ought to provide against all possibilities.

Nelson Centenary Celebrations in Haverfordwest. The Mayor of Haverfordwest (Air W. J. Jones) has issned posters asking the inhabitants of the town to decorate their honses aud places of business with flags and banners to-morrow (Saturday), on the occasion of the Centenary of the death of Admiral Lord Nelson, the hero of Trafalgar. In connection with the event a lecture will be given in the Temperance Hall, Haverfordwest, this evening, by tho Rev. E. Nicholson Jones, in aid of the funds of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society (of which the Prince of Walee is a patron.) Mr Sidney Rees will preside, there will be lantern illustrations, and Mr J. W.Thomas, of Rogerston, will sing solos. On Sunday morning, in celebration of the event, the Mayor and Corporation of Haverford* west, accompanied by the Haverfordwest (Head- quarters) Company of the 1st V.B. Welsh Regiment and the members of the Volunteer Fire Brigade, will attend Divine Service at St. Mary's Church, when a sermon will be preached by the Vicar (the Rev. J. H. Davies. It is hoped that the volunteers will attend in good numbers, and that the band of the regiment will afterwards playa short selection of music in Castle Square, under the conductorship of Bandmaster Eddie Thomas. The Boys' Brigade has also been requested to parade with its band for the service on Sunday. The band will play a. selection of music from 2 to 3 to-morrow, Saturday, in the Castle Square. Employers of the boys' are earnestly asked to allow them off for one hour.

Singular Accident in Haverford- west. On Wednesday evening, at about 7 o'clock, a singular accident, involving a good deal of damage, but fortunately, under the circarnstauces, devoid of personal injury to anyone, occurred on Prender- gast Hill, Haverfordwest. A train consisting of four waggons belonging to Mr J. T. Danter, the well known amusement provider at local fairs, was coming down the hill drawn by a traction engine when, from some cause or another the engine suddenly skidded and, after zig-zaging at a tremendous speed to and fro across the road, dashed into the wall of the yard of the piemises of Mr S. W. Phillips, hay and corn merchant The wall and gate way were knocked down completely and the engine, in some peculiar way, got jammed across the road. The first waggon behind it was the one on which was placed the portable engine that stands in the centre of the roundabout horse contrivance which is so well known on the fair grounds. This also '"skewed across and came in contact with the wall of Hill Park Baptist Chapel on the opposite side of the road doing some damage to the railing that surmounts it, and linally coming to a stop lying on its aide in the road way. Tha other waggons behind included some living vans in which there were a number of child- ren whose cries of alarm when, owing to theossci- lation of pots and pans began to fly around attrac- ted the attention of a number of bystanders who ran to their assistance and rescued them all without injury. The noise of the runaway train and of the crash soon attracted a largo crowd of specta- tors, and throughout the evening the police had something to do to maintain order in the locality, and to prevent those who were endeavouring tq. clear away tlft wreckage from being interfereo) with in the performance ot their duty. The roadway was completely blocked, and it was impossible for anything in the shape of a convey- ance to pass. Fortunately the Fishguard mail cart had just got through before the accident occurred, and as soon a.s he was made aware of the circumstances Mr Louis Samson kindly allowed his private carriage drive via the Sand- pool on the Cardigan Road, through Scotchwell, and out into the Narberth Road—tne only possibje alternative route—to be used for traffic. By dint of hard work, carried on during most difficult circumstances, during the evening, the workmen managed to get the traction engine and the other waggons out of the way, leaving the disabled portable engine — a bulky and heavy contrivance—lying on its side almost in the centre of the road, which was practi- cally completely blocked. The near fore wheel was "smashed to smithereens'' as the saying goes, every spoke being gone, whilst the hind wheel on the near side was in little better condi- tion. Yesterday morning wor-kmen commenced to take the contrivance to pieces in order to re- move it, as it was recognized that it was impossible owing to the narrow road, to raise it into its proper position there. It is k remarkable fact that after they had taken the truck and wheels away and put the engine on its feet," so to speak, it was found that the glass mirrors, which are a notable feature of it, were practically uninjured. Considerable repairs will, however, have to be made before Mr Danter can proceed on his tour and the loss will consequently, be a large one. As to the causes of the disaster opinions are divided. It is admitted that before descending the hill the waggons were stopped for along time in order that the shoes might be put on. The dispute is as to whether the waggons over-ran the engine going down the hill or whether the steering chains ot the engine broke, causing the driver to lose control. The steering chains were afterwards found to have been broken, we are informed, but an expert engine driver expressed the opinion to a representative of the Herald that that occurred in the collision with the wall. Others attribute the blame to the state of the surface of the road, owing, it is said, to the heavy traction engine traffic over it of late, which has worn it so smooth that the wheels have now no "grip" on it.

Harvest Festivals. The Harvest Festival in connection with the Nolton Parish was held on Monday evening, when i the Rev J. Bowen, B.A., rector of St. Lawrence with St. Edren's preached a very helpful and appropriate sermon to an appreciative congrega- tion. The church was decorated as usual by the Misses Fowler, of Druidstoue, assisted by Miss Reese, the Rectory. A collection was made for the Infirmaiy. The annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service was held at lloch Parish Church on Tuesday week last, when an appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. R. Walker, M.A., rector of Walton West with Talbenny. There was a good con- gregation and the church was decorated with much taste by Mrs Charles Walters and ethers. The musical parts of the service were under the able leadership of Miss Itee?, of Cuffern. The offerings were for the Infirmary. The Harvest Festival in connection with Frey- strop Church was held on Thursday week, when the preacher was the Rev. W. F. Davies, vicar (designate) of Amroth. Rev. J. Phillips aud the Rector took part in the service, and the lessons were read by Mr Roberts, Little Milford- Offer- ings of fruit, vegetables, etc., had been sent from twenty two houses, and the church was most prettily decorated by Mrs Pugh, Mrs Roberts, Mrs Williams, Miss Bowen (Clareston),Miss Pugh Miss Brown and q^herwillirig helpers. The musical part of the service was excellently rendered by the choir, carefully trained by Mr Brown, and included the Anthem "Sing unto God ^Clare) The collection realised jGl 17s 3d, the sale of pro duce JE-2 7s Od, and the total, £4 4s 3d will be given to the Infirmary. ST. THOMAS', HAVERFORDWEST. Tne harvest festival services in connection with this church commenced on Wednesday evening, when there was, as usual, a crowded congrega- tion. The church had been beautifully decorated in a manner which reflected the greatest credit on the ladies of the congregation and others who had been responsible for the work. The service throughout was of a bright and pleasing character. The service was intoned by the Rev. T. A. Thomas, Vicar of Rosemarket, formerly curate at the church, the Rector, the Rev. G. C. Hilbers, and the Vicar of St. Mary's, Haverford- west (the Rev. J. H. Davies), read the Lessons, The Rev. L. H. Tiarks, vicar of Lambston, preached the sermon. During the evening the choir gave an excellent rendeiingof the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Belcher and the anthem "Blessed are Thy Basket and Store," by Simper. Great credit is due to the organist and choir- master, Mr J. P. Reynolds. The collection was in aid of the Pembroke and Haverfordwest In- firmary. The services will be continued on Sunday,

QUARTER SESSIONS. COUNTY OF PEMBROKE. The Michaelmas Quarter Sessions for the County of Pembroke were held on Tuesday, in the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest. His Honor Judge Owen, presided and there were also pre- sent: Mr Morris Owen Mr W. H. Walters, Mr J. T, Fisher, and Mr H. P. L. Penn, on the Bench. There were also present: Mr C. Mathias, Mr J. C. Yorke, Dr. Owen, and Mr J. Loftus Adams. THE GRAND JURY was sv orn in as follows :— T. R. Dawes, Esq., Lower Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, schoolmaster, (foreman); J. Bunsell Esq.. Victoria Road, Pembroke Dock, shipwright; John Belton, Esq., Lower Boulston, farmer Geo. Cole, Esq., Fernleigh, Milford, builder; J. W. T. Dunn, Esq., Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock, draper; Hugh F. Evans, Esq., 'Woodstock, Ambleston, farmer; John M. Evans, Esq., Bletherston, farmer: Francis George, Esq., High Street, Fishguard, contractor; John Goodrich, Esq,, Cosheston Ea3t Farm farmer; Percy Harkett, Esq., Plaindealings, Narberth, coach builder; .James Thomas, Esq., Shipping Factory, Narberth North, woollen manufacturer. J. Beynon Lewis, Esq., Broadway, Llawhaden, farmer; W. Reginald Morgan, Esq., Puncheston, Carew, farmer; John Roberts, Esq., East Orielton, Hundleton, farmer; Joseph Richards, Esq. London Road, Pembroke Dock, Inspector of Weights and Measures Frederick Phillip Tombs, Esq., Main Street, Pem- Frederick Phillip Tombs, Esq., Main Street, Pem- broke, draper; Morris Wheeler, Esq., Upper Porty, Bletherston,1 farmer. THE CHARGE. In his charge to the Grand Jury, the Chairman laid that there were five blils""o coma before them. The first case in-tile list was one in which a man named Logan was indicted for attempting to commit suicide. The case was a very simple one. Prisoner was fonnd lying against a wall with a cut across his throat, and a knife in his hand, and he did not deny that he had inflicted an injury on himself. Before the magistrates the prisoner said he was sorry. His Honor went on to say that a great number of those who attempted, as it was called, suicide, did so with the idea of exciting sympathy, attention, or some other object. They must be satisfied that the prisoner in this case really meant to kill himselt, because that was the offence with which lie was charged. That was an offence against the law. He might cut off his leg or other part of his body if he did not intend to end his life, and that would be no offence, because it was his own property. He did not think it was a case that would give them any trouble. There was another case in which a woman named Anna Jane Johns was charged with uttering counterfeit coins at Fish- guard. He was glad to say that it was an offence that was seldom heard at Quarter Sessions, though it was more frequently heard of in the large towns. This woman went into a draper's shop at Fishguard, and ordered goods to the value of £1 17s 4d, afterwards putting down what appeared to be two sovereigns in payment. The draper saw that some of the gold came off on to his hands, and drew her attention to the fact. He also saw the coins were gilded shillings. In ) reply, she said she had given change to some man, and she would come back again. She, however, did not do so. She afterwards told the police that some woman in Cardiff had given the coins to her. When her house was searched by the police a bottle of liquid gold, which is nsed for certain purposes, was found there. Fortu- nately in this case the tradesman did not part with his goods. He did not think they would have any difficulty in finding a bill in that case. In another case two men tramps, who wanted a comfortable lodging for the night, were charged with smashing a tradesman's plate-glass window, of the value of £ 13, at Pembroke Dock. That case also would give the Grand Jury no trouble. In other counties the County Councils were taking up this question of the tramps—a lot of loafing and idle blackguards who were going about the county, and who, when the weather was bad, committed some offence because they knew that it was more comfortable to he in prison than to be lying under the hedge. His idea. (the Chair- man went on to say) was that if such men had a thundering good flogging administered to them it would stop a good deal of this sort of thing. In this county they were constantly having these kind of cases. Men of this sort would break into a poor man's house in the absence of the man and his wife, and were a nuisance to the whole popu- lation. This, however, was a perfectly clear case, and would not trouble them at all. There l>vas another case on tho list, was n"t *n the printed calendar, in "Which vman was charged with an indecent assault. Prosecutrix alleged that she was out late at night with the prisoner, who suddenly started to push her about, and tried to throw her down. She also said that he got hold of her leg, but it wis not stated in the depositions what part of the woman's leg he was said to have seized. The prisoner was charged, not only with the indecent assault, but, in the alternative, with a common assault, so that, if they were not satisfied that there was sufficient evideno of the one offence they could return a true bill on the other one. There was no inde- ed cy in catching hold of a woman's leg when people were romping together. He commended the case to the consideration of the jury. Pro- ceeding lie dealt with the other cases in the calendar, in which William Albert Roberts and William Morgans were charged with stealing four fowls, valued 9s., the property of Martha Evans, at the hamlet of St. Martin's, Haverford- west, on July 29th. After reviewing the evi- dence at some length, His Honour said he did not see that there was the slightest evidence against Roberts. Although it was said that blood and feathers were found on his clothing that was not proof, and no poultry were found in his house. There was nothing to incriminate him in any way. The Grand Jury then retired to consider the bills. THE LATE MR RICHARD CARROW. The Chairman announced that a letter had been received from Mrs Carrow sincerely thanking the magistrates, on behalf of herself and family, for the resolution passed by the Court expressing their appreciation of the services rendered by her late husband for many yeaas. FORMAL BUSINESS The "magistrates present decided to re-apooint all the Justices on the Commission of the Peace to be Justices to make orders for the reception of lunatics, nnder the Lunancy Act, 1890, for the coming year. On the motion of Mr C. Mathias, seconded by Dr. Henry Owen, Mr J. T. Fisher was appointed the representative of the Conrt on the Board of Governors of the Haverfordwest Grammar School. TRIALS OF PRISONERS. WILFUL DAMAGE AT TEMUROKE DOCK. Philip Tremaine (32), baker, (who a fortnight or three weeks ago gave hinself up to the Haver- ford west police on a charge of setting fire to a hayrick, by which damage to the extent of £5.) was done, but who was not prosecuted) was charged, along with James O'Brien (26), baker, with causing wilful damage to the amount of £13, to a widow, the property of Samuel John Allen, at Pembroke Dock on October 4th. Both prisoners pleaded guilty. Mr M. Samson prosecuted. In reply to the Clerk of the Peace (Mr W. Davies George) Tremaine denied that lie was convicted at Berks Assizes on January 2nd last. The Chairman added that it was at Farringdon, but this only drew forth from the prisoner a further denial. The other prisoner pleaded guilty to a previous conviction at Greenwich, and the Chairman said he had records of other convictions. John Lovell, a police constable in the Berks Police, was called and proved the conviction of Tremaine at Reading on January 2nd for an offence committed at Farringdon. The Chairman said he had been under a mis- apprehension, as he thought the prisoner had been tried at Farringdon. Tremaine now admitted the previous convic- tion. Addressing the prisoners, the Chairman said they Lad both pleaded guilty to the charge of breaking this tradesman's plate glass window. They knew nothing of the man, but inflicted a serious damage upon him, and only did it because they wanted a night's lodging in the cell. They were two of those men—idle, loafing blackguards -who never did a day's work, but lived on the people, and did as much damage as they could. However, they had both pleaded guilty, and he had an opportunity of stopping them for a little time. They would each go to prison for nine months in the third division with hard labour. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE NEAR NARBERTH. Daniel Logan (46), labourer, pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to commit suicide at Begelly on June 13th last. Mr Marlay Samson prosecuted, and Mr Lloyd Morgan, M.P., was for the defence. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and Mr Lloyd Morgan, addressing the Bench, said that his client was very sorry for the rash act, which he had com-j mitted in a moment of depression. He had been separated from his wife, and on the date named went to see his children when it was alleged that he was assaulted by somebody, a fact which preyed upon his mind. Prisoner, he went on to say, was a man of good character. He was a seaman, and his discharge papers all showed that his conduct had been satisfactory. He also asked the Bench to take into account the fact that his client had been under arrest since June 13th last. He had been in the Workhouse from that date till Jnly 13th, when he was committed for trial. In conclusion, he said he hoped the Bench would see their way to deal leniently with the pri- soner. Addressing the prisoner, the Chairman said he could not understand why he had committed this offence, and he did not know whether he really meant to kill himself. At any rate, he had pleaded guilty to the charge. He had been in prison, lie was sorry to say, for nearly three months, which was more'than he would have been sentenced to, and, under any circumstances. The sentence of the court was that he should be should be imprisoned for one day. The effect would be that lie would be immediately dis- charged. ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT COIN UTTER- ING AT FISHGUARD. YOUNG WOMAN'S FOOLISH FREAK. Anna Jane Johns, (19), who had been on bail, was charged with unlawfully uttering counter- feit coins at Fishguard on August 5th last. Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P., (instructed by Messrs Price & SUIl of Haverfordwest) prosecuted on be- half of the Director of Public Prosecutions and Mr Meagei was fur the defence. The case for the prosecution was that on August 5th prisoner went to the shop of Mr Davies, draper, of West Street, Fishguard and purchased a quantity of clothing, the prices of which amounted to £1 17s 4d. She then put down what appeared to be two sovereigns but when Mr Davies took them up he noticed that they were rather light coloured and that some of the colouring came off them. He examined them further and finding that they were shillings gilded over told the prisoner they were no good to him. She said she had changed the money with a man named Wm. Morgan tor silver and went away, promising to come back and pay for the goods she had purchased after she had got her silver back. Sheneverdid so. She did not have the goods at all. It was admitted in the course of the evidence that Mr Davies did not give information to the police at all but that Police-Sergt. Rosser com- menced to make inquiries in consequence of a paragraph in a local paper. When the Police- Sergt. went to her house two miles away from Fishgnard prisoner gave a different explanation and said she had changed the two coins for£2 worth of silver on tne morningjshe was at Mr Davies's shop for a young woman whose name she gave, and who, she said, came trom Cardiff. She also said that she had thrown the coins away since. On the dresser, in full view of anybody in the house, he saw a bottle of liquid gold. This was handed to the Chairman, who re- marked that it was labelled "For Beautifying Everything." (Laughter). Mr Meager did not dispute the facts and ad. dressing the jury he asked them to say whether they were satisfied that the case had been made out. He asked them to consider the circum. stances. The prisoner was a young girl and there was no suggestion, as was generally the case in such prosecutions, that other counterfeit coins had been found in her possession. He submitted that the essence of the offence was that the coins should be said to resemble other coins. But Mr Davies had told them that on examining these coins he could clearly see the words one shilling." Mr Meager afterwards dealt with the two state- ments made by the prisoner as to where she got the coins from and said that it was only natural that when the policeman went to her house she should be frightened and make such a statement instead of acknowledging that she had done such a loolish thing and expressing her sorrow for it. There was no attempt to disguise the bottle of gold liquid which was on the dresser and that, he contended,wouhl have been the lirst act of a guilty person. In conclusion he asked the jury to come to the conclusion that the prisoner did not intend to defraud or deceive anybody but that she had been guilty of foolish, stupid conduct. In summing up the case to the jury the Chair- man said that Mr Meager had suggested that the prisoner did this thing tor a joke. If that was so all he could say was that it was a very bad joke. People in every day life who were handling coins could not examine everyone. He could not see how they could find a verdict of not guilty unless they either disbelieved the evidence or thought that it was a joke on the part of the prisoner. This "did not seem to be a very serious offence in view of the'circumstances and if the jury convicted the prisoner he might say that the sentence would be a light one. In his opinion they were almost bound to convict the prisoner. The jury, after a short retirement, returned a verdict of guilty against the prisoner but strongly recommended her to mercy on account of her youth. The Chairman said that it was a very proper verdict. He thought this was a case in which the Bench could properly exercise the power they had. The prisoner would be dealt with under the First Offenders' Act and discharged from custody on entering into her own recognizances to come up for judgment if called upon. The effect of that would be that it she was prosecuted and found guilty of a similar offence she could not get off with less than penal servitude. Prisoner then entered into recognizances and was discharged. ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT AT NARBERTH. The Grand Jury threw out the bills both for indecent assault and common assault against Gilbert Phillips, of Narberth. The prosecutrix was Annie Webb,of Peter's Lake, near Narberth, and the offence was alleged to have been com- mitted on June 19th. Mr Marlay Samson (in- structed by Mr D. J. Lewis, Narberth) was for the prosecution and Mr J. Lloyd Morgan M.P., (instructed by Mr W. J. Jones, Haverfordwest) was for the defence. The prisoner WaS dis- charged. HAVERFORDWEST MEN CHARGED WITH FOWL STEALING. PRISONERS FOUND NOT GUILTY, AND DISCHARGED Considerable local interest was manifested in the case in which Win. Albert Roberts, Church Street, Haverfordwest, and Wm. Morgans, North Gate, Haverfordwest, surrendered to their bail on. a charge of having stolen four fowls, valued at 9s., the property of Martha Evans, of Slade Lodge. The Grand Jury having returned a true bill, the prisoners surrendered to the ball, and j pleaded not guilty. Mr Marlay Samson (in- structed by Messrs. Price & Son, Haverfordwest) 'prosecuted, and Mr Lloyd Morgan, M.P. (instructed by Mr W. J. Jones, Haverfordwest) was for the defence. The evidence given at the petty sessions was repeated, and was to the effect that on the night in question, July 29th, a fowl house belonging the prosecutrix was broken open, and some birds were found to be missing. She gave information to the police, and P.S. Parry went to Morgan's house, where he found some fowls being boiled. Certain wings and feathers were found in the backyard, and prosecutrix said she conld identify [these as belonging to the fowls she had lost. Other police evidence of a corroborative character was given, including that of the presence of blood stains and feathers on jackets belonging to the prisoners, and on Morgans' boots. Mrs M. L. Jones who lives next door to Morgans, repeated her evidence that on the night in question she saw the prisoners go up Slade Lane together, and she was corroborated by her husband, Mr G. R Jones, who explained in cross-examination that he did not give evidence at the police court because he was not in a fit state of health to do so. In the course of the evidence it transpired that this witness's house was searched by the police before they went to Morgan's house. Replying to .a question by the Chairman, one of the police- men said they had one search warrant. The Chairman remarked that he had always said that warrants were issued too indiscrimi- nately here. Mr Lloyd Morgan, for the defence, spoke at some length, contending that there was no evidence against the prisoners, and his Honor, in summing up, also adopted a similar view. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and prisoners were discharged. TOWN AND COUNTY OF HAVERFORD- WEST. These Quarter Sessions were held on Wednes- day in the Shire Hall, before Mr T. Rule Owen (in the chair), Mr T. L. James, Mr L. Roberts, Mr T. H. Rule Owen, and Dr. Greenish. The lirst business before the court was the election of justices under the Lunacy Act, 1890, to make orders for the reception of lunatics. The list of justices in force last year was re-appointed, the name of Mr T. H. Rule Owen being substi- tuted for that of Mr Wm. Williams, of Goat Street, deceased, and that of Dr. Greenish being added. The only other business before the court was the election of a representative on the Board of Governors of the Haverfordwest Grammar School. The representative was Sir Owen H. P. Scour- field, Bart., who was eligible for re-election. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr T. L. uames. Sir Owen Scourfield was re- elected for a term of five years. The court was formally adjourned till Nov. 20th.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. BUtTHS." On the 12th inst., at 86, York Place, Barn Street, Haverfordwest, the wife of Mr T. G. Francis, ofadaugther. MARRIAGES. On the 10th inst., at St. David's Church, Prendergast, (by license) by the Rev. D. Akril Jones, Mr Charles Brown, Tonypandy, to Miss Ellen Davies, Prendergast. DEATHS. On the 13th inst., at Haroldston Bridge, near this town, Mr James Williams, groom, aged 60 years. On the 11th inst., at Church-hill, Uzmaston, Miss Sarah Jane Jenkins, aged 40 years. Deeply regretted. On the 17th inst., at Milford Road, in this town, Mr John Sheehan, aged 44 years. On the 17th inst., at Bridge street, in this town, j Mr Johu Evans, draper deeply regretted, I

Haverfordwest County Court. WEDNESDAY—Before his Honor Judge Bishop. i( INTERPLEADER ACTION FROM FISHGUARD. This was an action brought by Catherine |; Hughes, Glan-y-mor, Goodwick, as claimant; the execution creditors being the Pembrokeshire Estates Co., of Goodwick. Mr \V. J. Jones was for the claimant, and Mr R. T. P. Williams (Messrs. Eaton Evans & Williams) for the execi-i- tion creditors. A jury was sworn to hear the case. Before the hearing of the case was proceeded with, his Honor said that Mr Samuel Hughes, who, he assumed, was the husband of the claimant, had sent to him, by registered post,a long statement of the facts. He condemned such a practice, and said that if parties had any- thing to say it should be laid before the court. He proposed to hand the statement over to Mr R. T. P. WiHiams, who was on the other side, so that he might have the opportunity of perusing it. Mr Jones said he fully appreciated his Honor's observations, and deplored the fact that Mr Hughes had adopted such an extraordinary course. His Honor I don't think it affects the question very much. Mr W. J. Jones: It cannot affect the case because the jury will not see it. In opening the case to the jury, Mr W. J. Jones said it was an interpleader action, in which the 'claimant, Mrs Catherine Hughes, alleged that gojds and other household effects, levied upon by the bailiff of the court under the execution issued at the suit of the Pembrokeshire Estates Co., tor a judgment debt in some litigation in that court some time ago, were her.property. The facts were exceedingly simple, and were shortly these The whole of the goods levied upon were absolutely and solely the separate property of the wife, who now claimed them, and sought a verdict at their hands. Mr Jones went on to read the sections of the Married Women's Property Act bearing on the case, and said that under them a married woman was entitled to own a separate estate and separate i property. His client, lIe proceeded, would tell them that- she had separate property and means of her own, and that out of these aud her earnings since her marriage she had bought the whole of the articles levied upon by the bailiff in this case, with the exception ot a chest of drawers, a washstand, and an over- mantel. ith regard to these three articles, he would show them that they were made for her, and were given to her by her brother for herself aosolutely and solely. But the fact of the matter was that it did not matter under the Act whether she acquired the goods by purchase or by gift. It made no diflerenee so long as it became her own property. He did not think he would trouble them further with the details, leaving it to his learned friend to bring out any particulars he required in cross-examination. The claimant was then called, and gave evi- dence in support of the statement made by Mr Jones. She said that the bailiff levied a distress under an order for the payment of a judgment of the couit for £ 49 15s lOd, which, with the costs of the execution, came to a total of £ 53 5s lOd. She protested, and in order to prevent a sale, paid the amount of £ 53 5s lOd out of her own money in to court. She stated that all the I property that had been levied upon belonged to her absolutely. In cross-examination by Mr R. T. P. Williams, j she acknowledged that the statement of claim was signed by herself. She denied that she had ever received from Mr Williams a notice asking for further particulars. Mr Williams said that he saw the notice posted a few minutes after the statement of claim was received on the evening of October 12th. In reply to further questions, witness said she was married to her husband in America about 18 years ago. She returned to England with her husband, her children, and her father-in-law. They went lirst to Blaenpif.tyll, afterwards to Scleddy, and subsequently to Glan- y-mor, where they were now living. She was severely cross-examined as to what had become of the various amounts that had been realized by her husband by the various clear-out sales. She proved, however, to be very unwilling to give evidence, and his Honor had to tell her on several occasions that she must answer the questions put to her. In reply to other questions, she admitted that her husband was carrying on business as a coal merchant, and advertised in the local papers. He paid the rent of the coalyard. He used the horse and cart which formed a part of the claim, for the purpose of delivering coal to his customers, but the cart had her name on it. It had been there since she bought the cart. When they went to Glan-y-mor in September, 1S97, she withdrew £;)0 from the National Provincial Bank at Fishguard in order to furnish her house. She had the money from America, where she had it in payment of a mortgage she held on some land there. She had the money when she went to America before she got married. When she withdrew £50 from the bank she had £100 there. She had not the receipts for the furniture she bought with the money. It was too long ago. She knew that her husband bought some land from the Estates Co., and had it transferred to him. It was afterwards conveyed to her. Mr Jones No, that is not correct. The con- veyance was made direct to the claimant. Air Williams I don't think Mr Jones has any personal knowledge except what Mr Hughes is telling him. Mr Jones: In order to remove all doubt I will send for the deeds. Re-examined by Mr Jones, witness reiterated the statement that the goods were all her own property. Her husband's coal business was not a paying one, and she did not depend upon it. She let her house to lodgers, and was saving money at present. Mr Isaac Williams, of Scleddy, brother of the claimant, proved that he made the chest of drawers, washstand, and overmantel, included in the claim, and gave them to the claimant. Mr Williams did not ask any questions, and this concluded the case for the claimant. Mr Williams also intimated that he did not propose to call any witnesses, and Mr Jones then addressed the court for the claimant He sub mitted that the jury were bound to say that the case was undefended, and give a verdict for the claimant. There was no contradiction of her story, and therefore they were bound to believe it. He also pointed out that the claimant's husband had no money at all. The little he had had been frittered away in litigation, and at the present time he was practically dependant on his wife, who was carrying on a successful business as a lodging-house keeper, and in fact saving money for the day when she would not be able to do so. He appealed with confidence to the jury to give a verdict for his chcnt. Mr R. T. P. Williams, in a powerful address, commented upon the fact of lack of corroboration of the claimant's story except so far as related to the three articles which were made for her, and given to her by her brother. He also commented | i%on the attitude of the claimant in the witness box, and the absence of any proof that the claimant ever had any separate means. In con- elusion he characterized the whole thing as a juggle, and an attempt to defeat the execution i creditors, and prevent them from having what they were entitled to. His Honor summed up the case to the jury, and, in the course of his remarks, he said that Mr J ones had rightly described the case as being an undefended one, that was if they believed the evidence given by the claimant. But his Honor went on to refer to the points that had been mentioned by Mr H. T. P. Williams, and asked the jury to say what they thought of the case. His Honor also remarked, in the course of his summing up, that there was no law in the case. It was simply a question of whether they believed the story told by the claimant, in view of the lack of production of receipts for payment for the furniture or of any documents relating to her bank account. These deficiencies might be explained, and it was for them (the jury) to say whether or not they.considered that the explana- tions were satistactory. The jury retired to consider their verdict, and returned after a short absence. In reply to the usual question, the foreman said they had come to the conclusion that Mrs Hughes had not made out her claim. Mr W. J. Jones That is an inconsistent ver- dict, because there was an admission by the execution creditor that the claimant was entitled to the three articles made by her brother and given to her. His Honor said he had excluded those articles. from the consideration of the jury. The Foreman of the jury said that that was so. Mr Jones then applied to his Honor tor costs on the ground that his client had proved her claim to a portion ef the goods. Mr Williams Mr Jones argued the other way in the Reynolds' case. His Honor said he should make an order for the return to the claimant of theartictes that were given her by her brother or their value. Mr Williams said his clients would return the goods mentioned as the remainder of the goods would be quite sufficient to pay tho amount of their claim. His Honor said that the claimant would have to pay the costs and the high bailiff's fee. Mr W. J. Jones then applied to his Honor for a postponement of the order for the paying out of court of the money. His Honor: On what ground ? Mr Jones On the ground that I intend to make an application for a new trial. His Honor You will have to do so to me, you know. Do yon think you will get it? It is a most extraordinary thing thing for you, after you have had a jury, and the jury has given a verdict against you, to talk of a new trial. ¡ Mr Jones said he should do it. His Honor said he should not postpone the payment out of court at all. A CLADl WITHDRAWN. When the jurymen in tha last case had been called Mr R. T. P. Williams said it might be a convenience to the jnrymen in waiting if he were to announce that the other jury case which was an the list would not be tried. Inieptyto a question by his Honor, Mr Williams said that the case had been settled that morning in a peculiar way, namely by the with- drawal by plaintiff of his claim. The Registrar remarked upon the hardship that had been entailed upon the jurymen, who had been called there that day without being required. Mr W. J. Jones said that sort of thing occurred at every Assize Court. Mr Williams I only mentioned it so that the jurymeH may be discharged. The waiting jurymen were then discharged. The action was one in which Richard Jenkins, farmer, Redberth, Walwyn's Castle, sued Wm. Jenkins, fanner, Redberth, Y\ al'vyn's Castle. The statement of claim showed that the amount was made up as follows June 30th, 1904, for services rendered on Redberth farm for the last six years, flOu wages from July 1st, 1904, to September 5th, 1905, £21); by cash on account i;20on June 14th, 1905 balance due, £ 100. Mr W. J. Jcnes was for the plaintiff, and Mr R. T. P. Williams (Messrs Eaton Evans & Williams) tor the defendant. CLAIM FOR FUNERAL EXPENSES. Anne Roach and Mary Roach, spinsters, Good- wick, sought, as executors of the late Thomas Roach, to recover £ 5 Is 4d from Mrs Tamar Lewis, Lower Town, Fishguard, being the funeral expenses of the late Mrs Hannah George, of Fishguard. Mr W. T. S. Tombs was for the defence. James Williams, carpenter, proved that the order for the funeral of the late Mrs George was given by the defendant, who, it was understood, had had all Mrs George's property. His Honor If she gave the order she would be responsible. Martha Owen said she was present when Hannah George died, and took a message frm the defendant to the last witness about the funeral. Defendant told her to say that she would pay for the coffin as soon as she got the money from the bank. David Morgan, builder and undertaker, Fish- guard, said that £ 5 Is 4d was a reasonable charge for the work. At this point the question arose as to whether or not the plaintiffs were the execntors of the late Thomas Roach. It was shown that they were benefieiares under the will, which was produced, but there was no proof of their appointment as executors. His Honor said that in that case there was an end to the claim. Mr Tombs said he only received his instructions 011 the previous day. His Honor Yes, that is it they come and give instructions at the last minute, and there is no time to do things properly. Mr Tombs asked his Honcr to adjourn the case till the next conrt in order that the claim might beamended. Mr TIKS. Roach, he said, inherited after Mr David Roach. His Honor (reading from a document) said that probate was granted in the name of Howell HoweH. Mr Toj^bs But he is dead, your Honor. His Hõnor: Another man dead Who is the executor ? Mr Tombs That I cannot say. His Honor (to the defendant) Why don't you pay, Mrs Lewis ? Mrs Lewis I have no money. The defendant's husband produced a will show- ing that defendant was entitled to JE255 under the will of Hannah George, but he declared most positively that his wife had not received a farthing. His Honor But under this will your wite is clearly entitled to £255. Mr Lewis We have never had a farthing. His Honor Well, you have every right to the money. Mr Lewis All the money there was was £20, and the solicitors had that to prove the will. Never a ppnny came into our bauds at all. His Honor Well, the will is a good one, and yon are entitled to averything. If you don't get it that is your look out. His Honor adjourned the case, and agreed to the amendment of the claim. CLAIM FOR HAULAGE. Jas. Williams, Conduit Farm, Hakin, brought an action against Mr J. T. LI. Davies, Observa- I tory Hall, Milford Haven, to recover £2S 14s 9d made up as follows :—haulage from May 5th to Dec. 31st, 1904, £27 9s 9d haulage from May 5th to Dec. 31st, 1904, £4 Os Gd.; hauling a boiler to the Laundry February 18tn, 1905, £1 5s. Mr W. J. Jones was for the plaintiff, and Mr F. S. Reed fur the defendant. Defendant had paid the amount (if the claim less £64,. 6d, which he alleged was overcharged or was for work that he bad never ordered the | plaintiff to do. In the latter category was placed the amount of f40sCd, which was for putting stone on a road leading to a quarry on the defen- dant's estate. In support of the claim the plaintiff, his son, and a contractor named Lloyd were called, whilst 1 the defendant was also called by Mr Reed. It became clear, in the course of the hearing, that the disputed items were the iA Os 6d and £1 15s, for both of which the defendant said he was not responsible, and 9s, which was said to be an over- charge in the item of £1 5s for the hauling of the boiler. After a iong and complicated hearing, bis Honor disallowed the items of £ 4 0s6dand £ 1 15s. He held that defendant had paid more into court than the plaintiff was entitled to, and, therefore, gave a verdict for the defendant.

LOCAL NOTES. The meat question continues to be largely dis- cussed in the town aud district and although it is a subject that is not of a savoury character we feel compelled to make a further reference to it. There is no doubt about it that the general public are deeply disgusted with the apathetic manner in which the City Fathers have allowed the ques- tiontobesheivedandthegeneratfeetinginthe town was pretty well indicated by our corres- pondent last week who hinted that the butcher's iniluencebad something to do with it. But we would rather consider the matter on a. broader basis. It is said that there was no foundation for the serious charge that was made; that it was all a mistake on somebody's part, and that the meat was qnite sound. If tb.it is the case it is all the more reason why the facts should be made known so that the public confidence may be re- stored. If, on the other hand, the charges are found to be established the public would like some guarantee that snch a thing will not be per- mitted to occur again. There are many people, who are not acquainted with local history, who are of opinion that the opening of the new railway for the Fishguard Rosslare route will be a death blow to Haverford- west. But to snch croakers we would mention the fact that when the line beyond Haverford- west was opened similar melancholy prognostica- tions were made. What has been the result? As Milford Haven and Neyiand have grown the trade from Haverfordwest to these places has increased and instead of traffic on the roads being reduced it gets greater year by year as any of the whole- saiegrocers in the town will admit. The same result may be expected from the opening ot the new line, for Haverfordwest will still remain the natural distributing centre for the whole of the county. We see, by the way, that an announcement has been made that the Great Western Railway Com- pany expect to have the new line open for traffic in March next. That announcement was, I be- lieve, issued before fresh difficulties in connection with the work to be done were discovered. The filling up of the valley between the proposed tunnel and Corner Piece and Ford is a stupendous undertaking and it seems that this was not real- ised till recently. We are informed that there has been a complete change of the plans. It is said that instead of a long tunnel extending nearly a mile there will only be a very short one and that a deep cutting will be substituted at each end in order to provide material for the huge Ford Valley embankment. This change of plans has necessitated a change in the mode of working and the result has been that the Company has decided to give out a large quantity of the work by con- tract that they were previously carrying out with their own staff. Consequently on Wednesday week a large number of men, probably about a hundred, were discharged. Many of them have however, since been engaged by the other con- tractors. Those responsible for building the new Railway are now only beginning, apparently, to realize the difficulties that caused Sir John Brunnel, the famous engineer, to abandon the Goodwick route in favour of the New Milford one. ijc The principal feature of the Pembrokeshire Quarter Sessions, which were held at Haverford- west on Tuesday, was, apart from the number of prisoners to be tried, His Honor Judge Owen's outspoken remarks on the subject of the tramp nuisance. They arose out of a case in which two tramps were charged with smashing a plate glass window in a tradesman's shop at Pembroke Dock, and doing damage to the extent of JE13. Piisouoi'd had admitted to the police that they only did it in order to get a night's lodging. They had been sleeping out under the hedges since August, and they had had enough of it. No doubt Judge Owen was aware that one of the prisoners had, only on the previous Sunday, given himself up to the police at Haverfordwest on a charge of haviug set tire to a rick of hay, doing damage to the ex- tent of £55. In that case the owner of the rick declined to prosecute,feeling no doubt that it would be poor consolation for his loss aud for tta