The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

HAVERFORDWEST ART CLASSES. Owing to the indisposition of Mr. Dudley Morris (the Art Master) to-night's and to-morrow's classes are cancelled.

Singular Scene in Haverford- west. FOX ON A ROOF. There is an old picture extant representing a fox which, being hunted by the hounds took refuge on thereof of the Mariner s Hotel, Haverfordwost. Many people have declaieu that this was only a pictorial representation 01 fanciful legeudary story. Tbistnormng.hov.- ever, such an event might have been seen in town, for hundreds of people stood on the Out Bridge during the forenoon, and saw a fox on the roof of Mrs T. E. Williams' house, where it remained for a long time. It is a pet animal, and is said to have gained the position of vantage in which it was seen among the chimney stacks by escaping up the chimney.

The Pembrokeshire Hunt. The Puppy Show, in connection with the above, tOOK place at the Kennels, blade, yesterday. The judges were WUi George the Huntsman of the Tivyside Hounas, WHO was assisted by Mr. Harries, of Llanuuwas. Out of over 50 couples, which were sent out last summer, only 19 couples laced th^ judges, that weii-Known and feared dis- ease "distemper" accounting for a very large num her. The judges decided as follows:— Dog Hound: 1, "Firebrand" (walked by Mr. George, Home Farm, Camrose, !L, "Labourer" (walked by Mr. George, Great Nash). Bitch: 1, "Tidings" (walked by Mr. Canton, Nolton); 2, "Tempest" (walked by Mr. Scale, Annikell). Champion prize for best Dog or Bitch: "Tidings." After the judging Lord Kensington en- tertained the puppy walkers, about 60 01 whom were present, to an excellent lun- cheon, provided by Mr. H. and Miss Gwyther, at the Mariner's Hotel, Haverford- west. His Lordship presided, and the secre- tary of the hunt (Mr. W. G. Eaton-Evans) occupied the vice-chair. Numerous toasts were honoured, that of his Lordship s health being received with great acclama- tion.—In responding to the toast of his health Mr. "Will George" said that the bitch "Tidings" was good enough to be sent to the Peterborough show, and he would like to take her back with him. (Ap plause). He also drew attention to the faci that so few hunters are now bred in Pem brokeshire.

Baptist Festival in Haverford- west. The promoters of the Baptist Festival, which was held in Bethesda Chapel, Haver fordwest, yesterday, were unfortunate in the matter of the weather, for the heavy rain which fell during the early part of the day no doubt interfered considerably with the attendance. It was the fifteenth annuaj event of the kind, and the choirs from the various chapels in the district were present in full furce, and quite filled the spacious galleries of the handsome chapel at the afternoon service. The attendance of the public in the body of the building as not. however, so large as usual, no doubt owing, as we have already suggested, to the un propituous weather. The Rev. John Jenkins presided, and was supported by the Revs. W. H. Prosser (Milford Haven), W. Mendut (Haverfordwest), D. Lewis (Honeyborough). B. C. Evans (Neyland), J. Harries (Haver fordwest), O. D. Campbell and E. Nicholson Jones (Haverfordwest), B. T. Roberts (Mar loes), James Phillips (Little Haven), Mr. 1. Reynolds (lion. treasurer), and Mr. W. G. Rowlands (lion. secretary). The following is a list of the choirs re- presented, with their conductors :-Bethesda Haverfordwest (Mr. T. A. Thomas); He ney boro (Mr. W. C. Jones); Hill Park (Mr. 1. Reynolds); Milford (Mr. W. T. George); Sardis (Mr. Ben. Hitcliings); Bethlehem (Mr. W. Jenkins); Penuel (Mr. J amer Thomas); Camrose (Mr. Josiah George): Broad Haven (Mr. George Williams); Sutton (Mr. W. Griffiths); Pope Hill (Mr. Morgan); Thornton (Mr. R. J. Blackmore); and Sandy- hill (Rev. B. T. Roberts). The total number of choristers present was about 550. Mr. Harry F. Walker, A.R.C.O., efficiently acteci as accompanist, and Mr. James Hier, of Ney land, was the chairman of the committee. THE AFTERNOON MEETING. The afternoon proceedings commenced with the singing of the hymn "Hallelujah, high and glorious," to the tune of St. Garmon, in which the congregation heartily joined. The Rev. W. H. Prosser read a short portion of Scripture, and Rev. J. Harries offered up prayer. The Chairman said the next item on the programme was the president's address, but he felt that he was under the authority that afternoon of the con ductor, and he would not stand between them an dthe music. If, however at any time during the afternoon the con- ductor felt that he wanted a f, w lr.iuiites' rest he would try to speak a few w, Ids. In conclusion lie impressed )po:i the choristers the importance and necessity of paying strict attention to the conductor. If they would do so he was re I at tt.ty \v« rid have, as usual, a gjlorious iittetn- on. The conductor (Mr. David Evans, Mus. Bac., Oxon., lecturer in Music, University College, Cardiff) then took charge, aid the choirs under his conducl .orsiiip gave a splendid rendering of the we;l-kiio\vn hymn, "Sun of iiiy Soul," to the ti,lic "Abends." At the conclusion, alter re- peating the last verse, the i i.aductor said he had no comments to i 1 ake. 'Great God of Wonders," to the <une Knydygroes," was next taken. This ,b a sn.-newiiat tuffi- cult tune, and after it had l.Ocii gene through the conductor ask-d IVr a little more tone from the bass; be tn( rght, that considering their number Ir.iy f. t.id do a little better. He also f.sked f( r more "soul" in the singing of the :a.st two lines of each verse Who is a pardoning God like Thee? Or who has grace so rich and free? With the object of securing better attention to these points the last verse was repeated several times. In the course of the re- < liearsal of this tune the conductor said lie s knew what to expect at Haverfordwest. I They had had glorious festivals during the i last two years, and he was sure this year's < festival would be a worthy third. The choir I next took the anthem We're Marching to j the Conflict," after which the conductor thanked" them very much for their render ing, but offered some criticism, dealing chiefly with the emphasis on certain words. In the course of further rehearsal Mr. Evans said it was beautiful singing, and he ad- < mired it very much; there were beautiful soprano voices; but lie was still not satis fied. The singing of words, such as "We're marching.to the conflict," should be a little more inspiring. The President then delivered a short ad- dress, in the course of which he expressed his pleasure at seeing them there from all parts of the county that afternoon. The association had been a great success, and there was no doubt that a great improve- ment had been made, through its influence, in congregational singing. He urged the importance of maintaining a high ideal in this matter, and went on to speak of the value of music in expressing the feeling which were a part of their natures. He ad- vised them not to attempt to sing when they were in a bad temper, or when they were in a hurry. Even a bird could not sing when it was flying, and they did not hear the cuckoo in the neighbourhood of that busy little town. But if they went on the quiet slopes of the mountains they would hear its song. In conclusion he asked them to keep sin out of their lives; a man who led an ungodly life could not sing, and one who misbehaved himself on Saturdays could not be fit for the service of the sanctuary on Sunday. The next hymn taken was Lord of Mercy and of Might," to the tune "Ledbury." In 1 lie course of the rehearsal of the piece he asked the singers to pay a little more atten tion to the phrasing, though, he said, many of them already did so. The singing of the anthem Give Thanks to our God" was followed by the hymn "Oppressed with Sin and Woe," to the tune Dundee." The offering of a prayer by the President con- cluded the afternoon proceedings. THE EVENING MEETING. There was, as usual, a crowded attend ance at the evening meeting, in fact, extra seats had to be provided in the aisles, and even then the accommodation was not sufficiently large to meet the requirements. The chair was taken by Mr. G. H. Biddle- combe, of Neyland, and he was supported, in addition to those present in the after- noon, by the Revs. Oliver Edwards (Beth leliem), Owen Jacobs and J. Michael (Haver- fordwest), and W. Lawrence (Pope Hill). The proceedings commenced with the joint singing by the choir and congregation oi the well-known hymn, Stand up, stand up for .lesus," to the now familiar tune from "Alexander's New Revival Hymns." There was a perceptible increase in the number of choristers present, as compared with the afternoon, and a spirited rendering was given to the hymn. Rev. Owen Jacobs read a portion of Scripture, and Rev. W. Mendus offered a short prayer. The first tune taken by the choirs had not been sung during the afternoon; it was Fierce was the wild billow," to the tune Tempest." The conductor had no criticism to offer, but. he had a couple of verses repeated, and at the conclusion re- hearsed the choir a couple of times in the p.p. passage "Peace, it is I." Another tunc not taken in the afternoon was next sung, viz., "0, Heaven, abode of Saints," to the tune "St. Swithin." In this case, too, the conductor required a couple of verses to be repeated, remarking thift the first rendering had been very good singing—very substan- tial singing, but at the same time lie fancied it was a little stiff. He gave a practical illustration of what he wanted, and after- wards rehearsed the choir for some time upon this tune, remarking eventually that there had been a great improvement. It was very very good singing, and he thanked them very much. "How calmly the evening once more is descending," to the tune St. Asaph," which had not been previously tried by the united choirs at this festival, was next tackled. This pretty tune was most effectively rendered, as was also "Great God of Wonders!" to the tune "Rhydygroes," which had been sung in the afternoon. There was an improvement on the afternoon's rendering, and the only CrltlClSln tne conductor had to oner was with regard to the singing of the two last lines of each verse, Who is a pardoning God like Thee? Or who has grace so rich and free?" After repeating this phrase a few times, however, Mr. Evans appeared to be satisfied. The President then delivered his address, in the course of which he said that it was with no little diffidence that he accepted the honourable office the committee had so kindly appointed him to, that of president of the Musical Association for the year, as it involved not only presiding over that assem- bly, but also the duty of addressing them upon a subject upon which he knew he was not an authority. He knew nothing of the theory or practice of singing. If he had a smattering of one or the other he would have come there with greater confidence. He could sing with his voice, he said, when it was lost in the crowd, but not otherwise. Still he would make a few general remarks on the subject of singing, which he des- cribed as the most delightful exercise in the service of God's house. Under those circumstances it was strange that there should have ever been any doubt about its use. He described at some length the con- troversy that had taken place on the subject of the introduction of singing into the services of the Baptist Church. It had been said that singing would be the only exer- cise in Heaven. There would be no preach- ing there-and that might be a relief to some of them-and there would be no pray- ing there. It would be all praise. He al- luded to the necessity for the singers to be at- tuned by their great Maker, and they should make their inward and outward lives speak what they felt. In conclusion he alluded to the fact that the Rev. Oliver Edwards was present, and said they all sympathised with him in his bereavement. The sacred part-song, Sabbath Eve," was next rendered, after which the Rev. Owen Jacobs, in sympathetic terms, pro- posed a vote of sympathy with the Rev. Oliver Edwards. This was seconded in a feeling speech by the Rev. 0. D. Campbell, and carried by the congregation and choirs rising. In replying the Rev. Oliver Edwards said he was tongue tied and could not speak. His tears should speak instead. Another fresh tune, Our rest is in Heaven, our rest is not here," to the tune St. Luke," was next rendered, after which the choirs gave the anthem "Give thanks to our God." The congregation were then asked by the conductor to give the choirs a rest, and to sing Hallelujah! high and glorious," to the tune "St. Garmon." Lead Kindly Light," to the favourite tune Lux Benigna," was next sung. The con- ductor had a good deal of criticism to offer of tlie phrasing of the last line "Which I have loved long since but lost awhile," but eventually it was rendered to his satis- faction. The anthem "We're Marching to the Conflict followed. The Rev .D. T. Roberts delivered a short address, after which the hymn, "0, how blest the Congregation," to the tune "Dyfed," which had not been previously sung at this festival, was sung, and address- ing the congregation the conductor said he was pleased with their selections of tunes, for it included a variety of tunes—tunes of a different sort. "Sun of my Soul," to the tune Abends," was next taken. The con- ductor gave the choirs a good drilling this time, and eventually said he was very much obliged to them. He was glad that this was the kind of tune they enjoyed. In the Cross of Christ I Glory," to the tune St. Mabyn," was the next esayed, followed by See how great a flame aspires," to the tune Thanksgiving." The Rev. D. Lewis proposed a vote of thanks to the presidents, the conductor, the hon. secretary, the hon. treasurer, the organist, the Bethesda congregation for the use of the chapel, to the choirs and choir conductors. The Rev. W. Lawrence seconded the reso- lution, which was carried unanimously, and the president briefly replied on behalf of all. The conductor also replied, and said it had been a great pleasure for him to be present again. He wished to emphasise the thanks to the local conductors, and said that it was they who really did the work. The singing of the Doxology, and the pro- nouncing of the Benediction by the Rev. D. Lewis concluded the proceedings. «

Pembroke Yeomanry. [From Our Special Correspondent.] I Camp, Thursday. The atrocious weather still continues, and the camp is a veritable morasse. It has rained incessently since Tuesday, and, consequently, everything is thoroughly uncomfortable. The inside of the tents is very little better than outside, and sleeping blankets and bedding damp and clammy. On Wednesday we were out in a continuous downpour, and returned absolutely wet to the shirt, necessitating a complete change ot clothing. The Western Mail correspondent says Excellent weather prevails in camp." Doubtless he is a native ;tnd, like the mountain sheep, thoroughly acclimatized to such misery as we are under- going. I wonder what flow of language he would use to describe really bright, sunny weather. Last year the Tenby people presented a camp clock to the successful team of yeomen in the tug of war, to the value of £ 12. This was won by the Haverfordwest squadron. Anyhow the clock has not arrived up to the present moment, and the matter seems to have died a natural death. Is this significant of go ahead Tenby ? Should it ever turn up a suit- able place to lix it would be inside that Haver- fordwest Monstrosity—the "War Meinorial." The Pen.brokes were carrying out a recon naisance through LJanwrytd Wells on Tuesday, where the writer saw Lieut.-Col. White, who is in residence there, and had a short chat with him. lie was so pleased to see so many old faces, and inquired kindly after old friends and Harfat news. The regimental sports will be continued and carried to a tinal issue on Saturday. Sergt. Jenkins (Lower Haythog) and Trooper W. R. Lewis, (The Hall, Rud- baxton,) stand in to compete in the final for jumping competition, and Sergt.-Major W. E. Smiths's team in the mounted tug of war. Visitors to the camp are few, owing to the wretched weather. Inter-regimental concerts take place between ourselves and the Mont- gomeries, and are largely attended and much enjoyed by the men. Col. Meyrick, C.B., very much rpgrets the had weather and unpleasantness for the men. I don't fancy we shall ever come here again, us the mountains are too treacherous for manoeuvring, in consequence of the num beret's hogs, and the watei supply is insufficient for the large number of n.en and horses.

MORAVIAN CHURCH, HAVERFORD- WEST. Dear Sir,-On Sunday next, May 27th, Sunday School anniversary services will be held at the Moravian Church at 11, 2.30, and 6. The preacher for the day will be the Rev. A. H. Mumford, B.A., B.D., of Swin- don. Solos will be sung at the evening ser- vice by Mrs. W. Ambrey and Miss R. Footner. On Monday evening, at 7.30, the Rev. A. H. Mumford will deliver his lecture, entitled "Taking trouble makes pleasure double." The Rev. Owen Jacobs has andly promised to take the chair at the Monday evening lecture. At all the services, as well as at the lecture, collections will be taken in aid of the recently opened Sunday School. To raise a new Sunday School is, of Course, no easy task. But with God's help we mean to succeed, and we confidently appeal to all our many friends in other churches for their assistance in our up-hill fight for victory. Much interest has of late been manifested in the work of our church at Haverford- west. This has been most encouraging and stimulating. This being the first Sunday I Sjhctol Anniversary h'§ld at the Moravian Church for some years we are especially desirous that it should be a success in every way. The school building needs re- pairing. This means money, and our school funds at present do net exist. The coilec- tions are, therefore, a particularly impor- tant feature in this year's anniversary, and we shall be grateful for any assistance in this department, which may enable us to go full steam ahead. I am, yours, etc., S. L. CONNOR, Minister.

A QUESTION FOR THE POLICE. Sir,—Going home on the Dale Road on Saturday evening I was surprised to see so much furious driving, and also much drunkenness. Really it was not safe for any aged person to be on the road, and it was by respectable farmers and tradesmen. Hoping that the matter will be looked into and a stop put to such a reckless state of driving. I am, sir, LITTLE HAVEN.

NOTICE. A MEETING of RATEPAYERS will be held at SPITTAL SCHOOLROOM on THURSDAY, MAY 31st, 1906, to Protest against the High Rates levied in the County. The cbair will be taken at 7 p.m. by Mr J. B. Francis, of Upper Scolton. 9

ROSKMAKKET SCHOOL.—The Master re- quests parents, especiallyjfathers to take notice ■ if and an interest in their children's attend- ance cards. They are made up every fort- night.

NARBERTH. In the House of Commons on Tuesday last Mr Owen Philipps, M.P., of Amroth Castle, presented petitions trom ratepayers and parents 01 children attending elementary schools in the l'arish of Narberth. LOCAL WEDDINGS.—A quiet but interest- ing wedding was solemnized in the Hoheston Wathen parish church on Monday morning last, the contracting parties being Miss L. Savage, daughter of the late Mr J as. Savage, Tuglyn, Narberth, and Mr Evan Price, of Narberth. The bride was given away by her nro'her, Mr R Savage, whilst Miss Gwen Savage acted as bridesmaid and Mr G. Edwards, of Narberth, supported the bride- groom as best man. — On Monday afternoon at the Baptist Chapel, iNaruerui, another wedding which excitert considerable local interest took place, the con- tracting parties being Miss Susan Evans, eldest daughter of Mr John Rees Evans, post- man, Narberth, and Mr James John, Tenby. The bride was given away by her father and Miss M. Evans (sister) and Miss Thomas, of St. James Street, acted as bridesmaids. The happy couple left later in the day for their new home in Tenby.

POLICE COURT.—YKSTERDAY. Before Messrs R. H. Buckby (in the chair) Messrs H. Lawrence and H. S. Allen. A NEW TRIAL. Mary Hay, of the Becks, Landshipping, again summoned James Hall, a labourer of Pembroke Dock, and a married man, to show cause &c. The case was dismissed a fortnight ago for want of corroboration, but fresh evi dence having been adduced the Bench yester day unanimously decided to make an order of 3s 6d a week with doctor's and midwife's charges, advocate's fee and costs of Court. Mr W. R. James .appeared for the complainant and Mr H. A. Jones Lloyd for the defendant.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At a meeting of this Board on Monday, Mr R. H. Buckby in the chair, the usual formal husiness was done and there was some discus sion arising in correspondence relating to the litigation that has taken place with reference to the rival claims of Mrs Llewellyn and Mrs Price to the salary and fees due to Di. Price from the Board. Some strong remarks were made with reference to Dr. Price's conduct and eventually the matter was deferred.—It ",as reported that the Workhouse premises are now insured for £ 5.830, £ 170 being tor the mortuary and jE200 for the furniture.-After a tie the Chairman gave his casting vote in favour of a motion that three representatives of the Board should attend the Poor Law Conference at Brecon next month and the Chairman, Mr J. Morgan and the Clerk were appointed.

RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr J. Morgan presided at a meeting of this Council which was afterwards held when it was agreed on the suggestion of the Surveyor, that the well at Landshipping should be cleaned out and liniewashed. He was also in- structed to carry out the work ot repairing the bridge at Money bank, Coedcanlas, at a cost of £ 35. The other business was of a formal character. m

Milford. A correspondent sent us a par, which we published in our issue of the 11th inst. reflect ing upon a Liberal Landlord in his dealings with a clergyman. The statement is not borne out by facts, and we are extremely sorry we allowed it to appear. THE EDUCATION BILL.-Last night week week a public meeting was held at the National Schools, Milford Haven, when Col. W. R. Roberts expounded the various clauses of the proposed Education Act in a masterly style. The address clearly defined the posi- tion Chuichmen were bound to take safeguard ing their schools. The chair was taken by Mr James Thomas. CHANGE IN NAMES OF RAILWAY STATIONS.—It is highly probable, when the Great Western Railw ay Company transfer the traffic from Neyland to Fishguard, that the name of Old Milford station will be altered to Milford Haven, thus making the railway and postal name synonymous, to obviate the con fusion by the use of Milford in two stations so close to each other. It is also stated that. the name "New Milford" will be changed to its old name of Neyland. This will be a great boon to Milford Haven visitors, as we often hear of them finding twhen too late they should have changed at Johnston for Old Milford. FISH NOTES.—Heavy supply of all kinds on Monday close on 1,000 kits of hake, making 13/6 per kit. Mixed lish fetched moderate prices; magrinis, 20/ rays, 21,-and haddock ISr. Only one steam trawler arrived for Tuesday's market, hake advancing to 20/- per kit, other prices were also proportionately higher. Eleven steamers, besides smacks and liners, made Wednesday's market the heaviest of the week, 1,200 kits of hake being landed. One vessel alone had over 250 kits of bake be- sides a lot of other fish. Considering the big supply prices keptnp very well, hake realising from 14/6 down to 12/6 rays, 24/- conger, 33/- ling, 12/- magrims, 14/- and haddock, 29/ On Thursday there was a marked differ- ence from the preceding day, and there were only ISO kits of hake from five steamers, about 250 kits of mixed fish and 15 trunks of sioles. Hake made 18/- per kit, and other fish also made enhanced figures. Conger was extremely scarce, as liners are getting more rays lately than long fish. One lucky vessel landed over 80 kits of ray and made a big voyage of close on £ 170. Another liner made a few shillings over £100, for one trip, also landing a large quantity of rays.A good number cf smacks landed on Monday, but since then there has been only a few, each day, soles making f8 10 to £9 10s. About twenty steam drifters are still landing at Milford, and on Monday and Tuesday secured some fine shots. The Ocean's Gift" struck a fine shoal, landing about three lasts of lish and actually threw a lot overboard. The other boats also had good landings. The price for small mackerel has been from 5/- to 10/ whilst large Irish made from 14/- to 18/- per hundred. FATHER FINUCANE'S REMOVAL.—The Rev. Father Finucane will leave Milford on Mon- day to take charge of a large Catholic Mission of 500 members at Bangor, North Wales. During his three years at Milford Haven, he founded the local Mission, and had the Church of St Francis enlarged to accomodate 100 persons and now there is talk of further enlargement. He has worked assidiously for the Catholic Faith in Miltord, arranging a Mission to Non-Catholics w hen he was assisted by the llev. Father Filmer, who was on Anglican Curate at Cardiff prior to his reception into the Catholic Church. Father Finucane departs with the goodwiil of the whole Milford congregation, who greatly es- teemed him personally and valued his advice and ministrations. During his stay in the town he has connected himself with the Reading Room and Library and took a great interest in the Literary and Debating Society. He was also a keen cricketer and occasionally took part in the second eleven matches. Not only his co-religionists but all who came in contact with the genial personalty will wish him improved health and pleasent surrounding in his new sphere of work.

British and Foreign Sailors' Society. PROPOSED BETHEL FOR MILFORD HAVEN. MUNIFICENT OFFER BY MR JOHN CORY, OF CARDIFF. Great success has attended the forwarding of the petition to Mr John Cory, D.L., in regard to the proposed building of a "Bethel" at Milford Haven. In addition to having previously given the site he has now offered to contribute JEoOO towards the cost of building. Mr Richard J. P., of Cardiff has also promised £50. Mr John Cory, munificent offer was announced at the May meetings of the society (of which he is the President) held in London last week, and a total ot £ 800 was soon reached. Captain Wyake, of the cable steamer Monarch who often visits Milford Haven, expressed his opinoin greatly in favour of the building, and offered to collect towards it aboard his steamer. Mr Chris W. Cobb, the local representative, returns from London to-day (Friday), and will now concentrate his efforts on the completion of the scheme. To MOTHERS.—MRSV Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used over 50 years by millions of mothers for their children while teething with perfect success. It will re- lieve the poor sufferer immediately, it is pleasant to take, it produces natural, quiet sleep, and relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub wakes, as bright as a buttoW' Of all Chemist's li, Id. V b'o't'Ue.

NEYLAND. PRESENTATION TO MR VERE RUMSEY.- The staff of the Great Western Hail way at Old Milford have just presented Mr Vere Rumsey with a handsome ebony walking stick with silver monnt, on his removal to join the New Miltord station staff. The stick was accompanied by an address, signed on behalf of the staff, by Mr D. James, goods agent, and Mr E. J. Bi idlecombe, stationmaster. FUTURE PROSPECT. — A meeting of property owners and business men was held at the Council Chamber, Neyland, on Thursday evening in last week, to consider the outlook and the prospects of Neyland, but our representative failed to get any information as to to what transpired, as it was thought it would not be to the interest of the town at the present stage to give publicity to what wos done, but at the right time a full report to the whole of the correspondence will be given of the public. DEATH OF A TEACHER.—It is with the deepest regret we have to record the death of Mrs Annie Jane Davies, daughter of Mr Levi Davies, contractor, which took place on Sunday at the early age of 14 after a long and painful illness. The deceased, who had spent the greater part of her life at Neyland, was a certificated teacher at the Council School, where she had been trained. She was a very popular teacher, and her death will be much regretted by many of the young people. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the Rev. D. Lewis, Baptist Minister, officiating. SUDDEN DEATH.—Whilst the steamer Pem- broke was staying at Waterford on Saturday, at 3.15 p.m., a greaser named Albert Pavey was going about his usual duties when he suddenly fell down, and on his mates going to his assistance it was found thnt he was dead. The deceased, who was a very respectable man, was an old servant, and had been employed on the boats for thirty years. The sad news was received at Ney- land on Sunday, and his widow at once proceeded to Waterford, where the inquest was held on Monday. The funeral took place on Wednesday at Milford. CONCERT.—A very excellent concert was given at the Old Baptist Chapel, Neyland, on Monday evening, by the Bethesda Male Voice Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. Dan Phillips, in aid of the Haverford- west Infirmary, but for some reason of other the attendance was not at all what it should have been. The chair was taken by Mr. Fred Hitchings, who, in the course of his remarks, said that the Infirmary was kept entirely by public subscriptions, and there- fore such an object should have ensured a much better attendance. The choir gave several selections during the evening in first rate style, the rendering of On the Ram- parts" being exceptionally gcod, and it showed a marked improvement over the performance at Pembroke Dock. Among those who contributed towards making the concert such a great success we would men- tion Miss Powell, Miss Lily Davies, and Mr. Rees also sang in pleasing style.

0-- I PEMBROKE. COUNTY SESSIONS.—On Saturday, be- fore Mr. N. A. Roch, Mr. C. Mathias, Mr. Saunders, Col. Goodeve, and Mr. Gibbs, a travelling saddler, named Benjamin James, was summoned for being drunk and dis- orderly at Angle on the 19th. P.C. Davies proved the case, and the defendant was fined 5s. and 7s. 6d. costs.

DOCKYARD NOTES. DEPARTURE OF THE DESTROYER FLOTILLA. The vessels constituting the scout and destroyer flotilla, which had been attached to Milford Haven for gun and torpedo exercise during the four previ- ous weeks, left the harbour on Thursday last for their respective home ports. According to the original arrangements, it had been intended for them to have remained there until the commence- ment of the Naval Manoeuvres in June, but, as local report goes, the continued prevalence of unsuitable weather for training exercises, caused Admiral Winsloe, C.V.O., C.M.G., commanding torpedo and submarine craft in home waters, who was directing operations locally, to order the several vessels of the fiotilla to proceed to their respective home ports to proceed to their respec- tive home ports tu compltte the prescribed course. The vessels during their stay have, weather per- mitting, proceeded to sea daily, returning to the harbour and taking up moorings near its entrance Every Friday they returned to Pembroke Dock and were, at the express request of the Admiral com- manding, moored in close proximity to the Dock- yard and the town. This arrangement doubtless proved beneficial to local tradespeople, but it left something to be desired, because the destroyers, which are, without exception, exceptionally fast boats, might just as well have returned to Pem- broke Dock every evening, where moorings had been specially laid for their accomodation, thus increasing local business possibilities. The pre- mature departure of the vessels is regrettable, as it may possibly be construed to imply a reflection on the suitableness of Milford Haven, as a base for craft of that description. Fortunately, how- ever, the constant selection of the harbour by the Admiralty, either as an operating centre, or as a rendezvous for torpedo boats and destroyers,during Naval Manoeuvres, makes such an assumption appear unreasonable from their lordship's point of view, and in such circumstances, the opinions of others, whether favourable or unfavourable, matters little. THE YARD MACHINERY EQUIPMENT The angle bevelling machine, which, as stated last week, it has been decided to despatch to Gibraltar, would, had it been retained, have proved a most serviceable machine, and in that respect, it was, amongst the numerous new machines, recently supplied to the Yard, almost a solitary exception. In nearly every case, the others might have been advantageously &ent else- where in the first instance, and the decision of the Admiralty, communicated about two months ago, to send them to other Dockyards is indisputable testimony of the fact. The later decision, accord- ing to which, as it now transpires, only these machines which have been erected on proper seat- ings, and are ready for use, are to be retained at the Yard, pending the completion of the Defence, suggests that they cannot be very urgently needed at the Yards to which it is proposed to ultimately send them, and in such circumstances, the wisdom of their original purchase seems to be properly open to very serious question. Those which are to be dispatched, forthwith, include milling, slotting and planing machines, and their immediate destination is Gibraltar. THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION. The Admiralty have decided that the electrical installation is not to be extf-nded to some of the Yard store houses. The reason why such a decision has beeu arrived at is not apparent, but an opinion prevails, that their lordships have, at length, realised that the introduction of the new illuminant is not calculated to conduce to economy, and now wish to restrict its use to a greater or lesser extent. If that is actually the case the local dockyard has been placed in a some- what curious position. When the electrical in- stallation for lighting purposes was first decided upon, the maintenance of the Yard Gas Works as an auxiliary was contemplated, and orders were issued to retain the gas fittings in all the build- ings. For some reason, however, that policy was abandoned, and upon the completion of the electric lighting arrangements in the buildings the gas fittings were removed. This has resulted in some inconvenience being caused in the official residences. It seems that officers residing in the Yard have to pay for coal and lights. When gas was available, it was generally used,byt not so the electric light, which is considerably more expen- sive. The result has been that in some cases, according to report, recourse has been had to oil lamps. The comparative expensiveness of electric light has been demonstrated conclusively to some of the London municipalities, who have recently proposed to revert to gas for the purpose of street lighting. At a recent ratepayers' meeting a- Cardiff, the same point was raised, and a sugges- tion made to the Corporation of that City to dis continue the use of electric light in certain streets and thereby save nearly £4,000 annually. It is, therefore, not surprising that some of the Yard officers should decline tQ use the light, nor that strict injunctions should ha.ve been issued with a view of securing its economical use on board the ships building, and in the Yard workshops. The fact is that its introduction for lighting, and pro- bably, also for general power purposes at the Dockyard, has been a mistake. The case of the official residences may be accepted as proof of the former; the circumstances attending the break- djwn of two electro-motor hoists which were in- troduced to supersede steam hoists for lifting pur- poses on the Defence, afford almost conclusive demonstration of the latter. The breakdown occurred about a fortnight after the hoists were first brought into daily use, and the machines were thereafter permitted to lie idle for about two months. This appears to prove that, if not really necessary, it will be desirable to keep the steam power plant available for service iu cases ol emergency. » RECONSTRUCTING NEW WORKS. An order instructing the yard authorities, that no new works of much inagiiitudc- are to be under- taken, ill, the immediate future, is reported to have been received at the Dockyard, within the last few days. The exact scope of the order has, it is said, not been allowed to transpire, because fhe communication in which it was embodied was officially regarded as being of a confidential nature. Such an interpretation must, however, be accepted as evidence that the report is without foundation. The total vote for the works depart- ment of the Yard, upon which the ordinary course, the initiation of new works would devolve, amounts to considerably less than £ 6,000 and the sum provided includes the costs of the materials to be used. It is, therefore, most improbable that any considerable work of extension or improve- ment, not previously arranged for with Admiralty sanction would have been commenced by the civil engineer in charge of that department. As re- gards shipbuilding, new developements are utterly out of the question. The programme in the con- struction department is limited to the hard-and- fast limits of the financial arrangements made in the Navy estimates, which are unlikely to be materially departed from, except upon express Admiralty instructions. The receipt of an order of the character referred to May, therefore, be regarded as exceedingly improbable. i\ CONTINUATION OF THE REDUCTION. Seven shipwrights, two hammermen, and eighteen labourers received notices of discharge on Saturday last, making the total reduction to Saturday next, on which day the notices will expire, 175 men, including 63 shipwrights, 3 ship- fitters, 1 smith, 1 mason, 6 hammermen, and 101 labourers, and leaving 25 men still to be still to be discharged to complete the programme for April and May, as announced by the Secretary to the Admiralty in Parliament, in March last. In previous weeks, it had been customary to give the notices to the respective charge-men for deliverery to the men, but on Saturday last, a much prefer- able procedure was adopted. The entry of all men into the Dockyard must be sanctioned by the captain superintendent, but the decision to enter a particular man, rests with the chief con- tructor. It is, therefore, quite in accorda sropriety, that he notice of discharge i-huuic pssue direct from the office of that official, to th men concerned, That exactly what took flace on Saturday. The men were all ordered to the office, and were then served with the notices of discharge. This relieved chargemen of an exceed- ingly unpleasant duty, and, at the same time, made any of the men who might have felt aggrieved, an opportunity of immediately making their particular grievance known. The discharge of sev* I injured men, to which reference has been i-iade difring the course of the present re- duction, has been explained as being attributable to an existing Admiralty order, which directs that, in cases of reduction, men whose physical capabilities have been impaired by infirmity or advancing years, are to be the first discharged. The application of such a principle might- be. strictly speaking, justifiable, when infirmity results from sickness or disease, but it is certainly inconsistent with the dictates of humanity when it has been caused by an injury received in the service. The special selection for discharge, be- fore reaching the age limit, of old servants, who have spent the best years of their life working for the Crown, and are unable to compete with able- bodied men of their particular class in the hurly- burly of outside industrial life, is also objection- able on humanitarian grounds, and it would not, as a rule, be done by private employers, except when a pension reasonably adequate to their needs is intended to be given. The discharge of men partially crippled by accident, is also difficult to justify, except on a similar condition. It was done occasionally, previous to the passing of the W orkmen's Compensation Act,with wretchedly in- adequate recompense, which several comparatively recent instances could be given. At an easier period, a more humane policy war followed. In one case, for example, half a century ago or less, a shipwright, who suffered the amputation of one of his legs, as the result of an injury expeiienced while at work, was retained for some years after- wards in the service. At the present time, or un- til very recently, three men similarly crippled, were employed at Sheerness Yard, suitable work being found for them. Two of these men were skilled labourers employed at machines, and con- tiary to being penalised for their infirmity, were iu receipt of 27s. per week, which is-the highest rate of pay attainable by men of their class. This is a worthy example which it should be the busi- ness of the Admirality and the War Office to be carried out generally, in all the establishments under their control. AN UNPLEASANT RUMOUR Apropos of the above, a rumour which has been current for several days past, deserves notice. In the ordinary course, as will have boen gathered from a previous paragraph, the last 25 notices of discharge should be issued the close of the present week, thus completing the discharge ot 200 men, as ordered. In July, when 46 lads complete their term of apprenticeships, an existing Admiralty regulation will necessitate a similar number of number of men being discharged. This, in the official view, is regarded as natural wastage, and, on that account, is not considered a reduction, which, in truth, it certainly is. But, however that may be, everybodv realizes that it must take place, and all are "iesigned to it, the great point of interest being whether, when it has taken place, the discharge of hands will have terminated for this year. On that subject., different opinions pre- vail. The more sanguine hold an affirmative view, but men, well acqainted with the Yard believe the contrary, in the absence of of an order, either for a new ship, or for the refit of one now or in the near future. According to current rumour, no such order is profitable, and, as the result, it has been definitely decided to continue the discharge. This is said to have beeu the substance of an order which reached the Yard on Thursday last. The addi- tional number proposed to be discharged is said to be uncertain, but 400 has been mentioned in that connection. Another prevalent rumour, alleged to have been based on a paragraph, which appeared in an influential London morning news- paper, invites the credulous to believe that arrargaments are being made at Devonport and Portsmouth, for the reception of 400 established men, who are to be transferred from Pembroke Dock aan Chatham. The probability of such a transfer eventually taking place has been generally believed at Portsmouth for many months, but, that, notwithstanding the rumour, may be dismissed as unlikely to eventuate in a practical development for some time to come, at any rate, as far as can be gathered, the rumoured continuation of the discharge immediately b purely conjectural. PROGRESS OF THE DEFENCE. The Defence continues to make satisfactory progress. The frames with the exception of a few near the stern, have been completed to the height of the upper deck. The upper deck beams are also nearly all in place, and the deck plating s being rapidly proceeded with. The plating of the main deck, excepting a few thick protective plates in particular parts, is all in place, and generally speaking, rivetted. The rivetting of the upper deck plating is also in progress. The plating of the ship's bottom, the skin plating behind armour and that of the topsides is in a forward stxt-e. The water tests of the compartments inside the side armour, which must be completed beforo the wood backing for the armour can be fitted, should commence shortly. The tests of compart- ments lower down, and in other parts of the ships have been in hand for some time, and a great many have been satisfactory completed. The searings for the Yarrow water tube boilers, and for the main and auxiliary engines, in most of the machinery compartments are complete, and the engineer contractors will probably shortly com- mence to erect some of the latter. The launch of the ships had been regarded as likely to take place iu October or November, until a few days ago, but according to information which then reached the yard, it will be necessary to defer it until January, 1907, or even until a later period. The postponement is attributed to the discovery, in the process of manufacture, at the works of the engineer contractors, of defects in one of the long pieces. of main engine shafting, which passes in- wards through the ship's bottom, and to which ^he propellers attach on the outside, necessitating a new piece beim; forged, which work will occupy a considerable time. DOCKYARD RE-ORGANIZATION. An important Admiralty memorandum dealing with the cost of supervision at the Dockyard, and embodying certain proposed measures of re-organ- ization, has been received at the Dockyard. »

THE COMPARATIVE COST OF LOCAL SHIPS. In a recent issue of the Shipping Gazette" there appeared an article antagonistic to Pembroke Dockyard, and ridiculing certain representations which have been made in various newspapers from time to time on its behalf. It was said that the writer of much that had appeared on the sub- ject, who was described as the Dockyard Man's Friend and Champion," had argued that it was unfair to the dockyard towns to give an order for a warship to a private contractor while there is a vacant berth in any of the dockyards. Since the publication of the article in question the present writer has taken the trouble to read through all the articles and paragraphs or letters to which the other writer referred, and has completely failed to find that any such claim was put forward. The subject is referred to here for two reasons. In the first place it will be of particular interest to everybody connected with the Dockyard or inter- ested in its prosperity, and, in the second, because the writer of these lines was also the author of all the matter to which the writer in the Shipping Gazette" referred. With regard to the alleged claim to have every vacant birth in the Dockya.xls filled before orders are placed with private con- tractors that individual made a serious mistake. The claim was not urged on behalf of Pembroke ro' Dockyard, buo it was on behalf of Chatham, by a deputation which waited upon Lord Tweedmouth, First Lord of the Admiralty, to which reference was made in the Notes published in an earlier issue. The most that has ever been claimed for Pembroke Dockyard was a right to a fair share of the new ship construction ordered by the Admir- alty. The" Shipping Gazette said that it did not matter to the Pembroke Champion how costly Dockyard-built ships were, It being, in his view, the plain duty of the Admiralty to buy in the dearest market. Now this cannot be otherwise described than as wilful misrepresentation, as the writer of the article practically demonstrates a little further on in his article. He there refers to what he describes as the discovery by the Pembroke Champion, that armoured ships can be built at Pembroke as cheaply as they can any- where, and proceeds to say that a careful selection of figures was made in order to support that view, unfavourable facts and figures being omitted alto- gether from consideration. Here, again, the writer misrepresents the facts. The possibility of building ships as cheaply at Pembroke Dockyard as they can be built at any shipyard, whether public or private, is not a recent discovery. It has been well known by everybody acquainted with tbe subject, rf all periods of the Yard's his- tory, and there have been many striking illustra- tions of the fact in recent years and in earlier times. The Howe battleship, for exaftple, built locally aud completed in 1889, cost ±'70,000 less than a sister ship built at Portsmouth Dockyard. Again, the Empress of India aud Repulse, com- pleted in 1893 and 1894 respectively, were each many thousands of pounds cheaper than the cheapest of their four contract-built sister vessels. Coming down to the present time, the case of the Duke of Edinburgh, which was completed for about ±52,000 less than the Black Prince, built by contract on the Thames, stands out as a striking testimonial of the possibilities of the Yard. handi- capped although it unquestionably is in some important respects. As affording a means of comparison as between the Dockyards the three cruisers of the Minotaur class afford an excellent illustration. According to the estimates of cost, as shown in the current years' Navv estimates, the Defence is expected to be completed for up- wards of A'31,000 cheaper than the Minotaur, building at Devonport, and for over £ 60,000 less than the Shannon, buildirg at Chatham. All this must be accepted as conclusive evidence that if the local Yard is to be reduced to ultimate extinc- tioii- that was the word used in the Shipping Gazette "—it will not have been because ships cannot be built as cheaply, or even cheaper, than they can be either by private contract or in any of the other Royal Dockyards. The fact is they can be built as rapidly and, 011 an average, cheaper than they can elsewhere. There ig, therefore, no necessity for any advocate of the claims of Pem- broke Dockyard to ignore consideration of the question of the cost. On the contrary, he has everything to gain by going into the matter fully, and would be wanting in his most obvious duty were he to omit to do so. In the case referred to by the Shipping Gazette the cost of every locally built ship from the time of the Empress of India down to the present was compared briefly with sister vessels built at other yards and iu con- tract establishments. No attempt was made to burke any single case, however adverse, as has been alleged, and the figures given were those contained in Government returns, which were fully and impartially quoted. The general fairness of the criticism will be tolerably evident from the following quotation, which, despite the figures above quoted, was the conclusion arrived at Looking at the question in the light of compari- soua between the cost of similar ships built at the same dockyard orprivate establishment it would I seem that no definite principle can be laid down

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as governing cost, independently of special lecal. I circumstances, of which account must be takfi and which conduce to varying results." OTHER INTERESTING POINTS, The Shipping Gazette also complained be ause it bad been pointed out that boats for the Navy can be built locally, as well and as cheaply as they can in any boat building establishments. This statement was suggested by knowledge of the fact, that, with tbe exception of the steam pinnace, all the boats for the cruiser Cornwall were built at the Dockyard, and completed for less than the contract price of similar beats. That being so, it is surely not unreasonable to urge that the Admiralty could with advantage, place more extensive orders for naval boats a tthe Dockyard. It is a well-known fact that Milford men are as expert in the art ofJ)oat-building as any boat'building in the country. If, therefore, the Admiralty, from any cause, finally decide to discontinue building large warships locally, they might with advantage to the country, afford employment to a great many hands boat-building for the Navy. The Shipping Gazette" also complained, because destroyers, and in fact any- thing and everything else had been claimed as a possible means of affording employment to local hands; but, in that connection, also, the writer j was mistaken. As is well known, destroyers are I designed by the builders, who contract to supply boats of a certain displacement, capable of steam. g at a stipulated speed. Not one of them has I ever as yet been built in a Dockyard, and the I most that has been urged with regard to Pem- broke, has been the practicability of carrying on that, or any other form of shipbuilding work as advantageously as it is possible to do so anywhere. t Another complaint of the Shipping Gazette j was based on the indisputable fact that of late years, a very large number of ship-fittings, which were wholly manufactured at their Dockyards twenty years or less ago, are now invariably supplied by private contractors, thus considerably reducing the amount of Dockyard labour on the various fittings. Included in that category were stems, stern posts, shaft brackets, rudder frames, fair leads, and a thousand and one other articles. The stems, stern posts, brackets, and rudder frames cannot now be made at the Yard, as they are formed of cast steel, for the production of which the Yard is not equipped. In the days when they were made at the Yard they were forgings. The first ship to be provided with a cast steel stem was the Empress of India. Since her time the stem posts of all ships were wood- sheathed, and some of the stem posts, which were cast in naval brass, were produced at the Yard. In those days also all small castings were made in the Yard, all water-tight doors, both hinged and, sliding. The Shipping Gazette represented it to be a grave offence to suggest not that all fittings should hereafter be made In the Dockyard, which was what they wrongly alleged had been claimed. but that the Admiralty should cause those only which can be produced as cheaply or cheaper to be made there in future. That there are numbers of such articles may be taken for granted. The representatives of the blacksmiths, who appeared, before the Admiralty during the recent visit lirected their Lordships' attention to some of them, as has been previously pointed out in these Notes, as illustrating the extent of the evil of which they eomplained, that the article, which was published in these columns, immediately after the visit, concurrently with its appearance in another journal, was written. The writer in the Shipping Gazette represented that it advocated the Admiralty purchasing in the dearest market, but that, again was the very reverse of the fact.

CRICKET NOTES. Tenby came an awful cropper at Pembroke, bul they gave the champions a rare fight on Saturday and were on the loosing side by only 7 runs lirst of all they skittled their opponents out for a very moderate total of 42, and at one time seemed likely to dismiss them for an even smaller total than that, for there were four wickets down for 11. Then Deveson and Ellott bit out and made runs at what seemed quite a furious rate after the previous batsmen had come and gone without doubling the score to any great extent. Anyhow the two ran the score up to 27, when Deveson had to retire to the shades of the Pavilion Elliot succeeded in carrying out his bat and though he only made 9, he played pretty cricket, and will be heard of to some purpose be- fore the all too short cricket season comes to a close. A score of 42 did not seem very big, but when you are playing champions you have to even every run you get, and when Sloggett and Deveson got to work there was a great noise in the timber yard as of wickets falling. When the telegraph board showed a total score of 12 runs for 7 wickets, there did not seem much doubt as to what the result would be, yet it was at this critical point in the game that the Rev. J. R. Williams, the new curate at Tenby. and W. Smart became associated. The reverend gentle- man was unfortunate enough to be run out last week at Pembroke, and this time, just when the score began to creep slowly up, and reached 22. Smart was bowled, so that with only two wickets in hand 21 were still wanted. J. L. H. Williams joined the curate, and as he started off with a three, and his partner got another two, there seemed a chance the hopeless chance had be- come a possibility, and the excitement was great. However, the match was not to be pulled out of the fire, for Deveson was fortunate enough to bowl the clerical off his pads, the score then being 28, which left 15 to be scared by the last two men. J. Williams further reduced this to 11 by a hit to leg for four. Two more like this would practically do the business, yet the score only advanced to 35, when Deveson sent down a beauty which took Williams, wicket, and the match was over. Sloggett bowled with grea.t effect, taking 6 for IG, but Deveson was almost as good, and they were both well backed up by some smart fielding. The match was a very pleasant one, and tne little bit of excitement at the last made it inter- esting, you take it from me that the champions are hot stuff" and will take some beating.

PEMBROKESHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE. TENBY v PEMBROKE DOCK. This match was played at Tenby on Saturday, and alter a close and interesting game, victory rested with the visitors by the narrow margin of 8 runs. Scores :— PEMBROKE DOCK. Wheeler, c Williams, b James 8 Walker, b James 2 Sloggett, c Johns, b Smart 0 McCafer, b Smart. 0 Deveson, b Lewis 12 Elliot, run out 9 Pliilps, b Williams 1 Fielder, c Williams b Lewis 2 Tilonias, c and b J. I.V. Jones 1 Grimes, c Williams, b Lewis. 1 M. Davies, b J. W. Johns 1 Extras 5 42 TENBY. J. H. Johns, b Deveson 3 G. Sandercock, b Sloggett 0 J. W. Jones, b Slogget 4 G. Thomas, run out 0 S. Williams, b Devtson 8 E. Evans, c Sloggett, b Devegon 0 Adams, b Sloggett 3 D. Lewis, b Sloggett 3 W. Smart, b Siogget 2 1 J. R. AVilliams, b Deveson 12 W. Evans, not out 0 Extras 3 35 NEYLAND v. PEMBROKE. Neyland opened their league season in excellent style on Saturday by defeating Pembroke by 28 runs. The following were the scores :— NEYLAND. 1st Innings. 2nd Innings. S Jones, b Rees 0 b Murray 3 J C Smith, b Gwyther 4 b Worster 1 H Lawrence, 0 Rees 2 c Gwyther, b Worster GO W Bound,c T Warlow b Phillips 25 c Downie.bWilliams 3 R Harries, c & b Rees 8 c Downie.bWilliams 10 Harries, o Bowen, b Phillips 0 b Williams 2 J Russan, run out 2 not out 15 A. Thomas, not out.. 12 c & b Williams 30 E Jones, b Rees 0 b Williams 7 T White, b Murray.. 8 b Worster 2 O Bateman, b Murray 0 run out 4 Extras. 6 Extras. 5 67 142 PEMBROKE. L. Rees, b Bound 2 T Williams, run out 8 J Downie, bR Harries 5 H Bowen, b Bound 5 C Worster,bLawrence 7 F Gwyther, c E Jones b Bound 1 F Phillips, c E Jones b Bound 0 F Vaughan,cBateman b Lawrence 0 | T Warlow, run out 4 H Gould, c Bound, b Lawrence 0 W.Murray,notout.. 0 Extras. 7 39

GARRISON C.C. v. MILFORD HAVEN C.C. C.C. The above match was played on the ground of the former team, at Bierspool. Milford batted first, but could do nothing right against the bowling of Lieut. Culver a.nd Corpl. McCarragher, and were all out for 55, the only batsmen to get into double figures being H. Cole and T. Weatlierall. The Garrison's first few wickets fell easily, four wickets being down for 31 runs, but Capt. Gillson collared the bowling com- pletely, and hit out all over the field, his innings of 98 being the feature of the match, comprising one hit for six runs, and eleven 4's. The Milford captain tried eight bow- lers before getting rid of Gillson, when Bailey caught him out from a ball off the last bowler tried, L. Thomas. The innings closed for 192, the Garrison team winning by 137 runs. The Milford team were with- out their Captain, Dr. W. S. Griffith, and J. Morris, of Ashdale. The winners played splendid cricket all round, and undoubtedly are a fine team, several of them having played for Wiltshire County. For the Garri- son Lieut Culver took six wickets for 23, Corpl. McCarragher three for 4, and Capt. Henslow one for 16. On Milford's side H. Cole had three wickets at a cost of 42, Weatlierall three for 46, Bailey two for 18, and G. Thomas two for 4 runs. Morgaii, Williams, Blockwell, and Lloyd bowled, but met with no success. Scores:— Milford Haven: G. Thomas, c Waylen, b Culver. 5 E. J. Bird, c Reeves, b Henslow. 2 E. P. Bailey, b Culver. 2 T. Weatherall, c Morris, b Culver. 15 H. Cole, b Culver 11 W. Williams, b Culver 0 G. Cole, b McCarragher 0 F. Lloyd, b McCarragher 4 H. lihwaites, b Culver t M. E. Morgan, b Culver 2 B. Blockwell, b McCarragher 0 Extras. 14 Total. 55 Garrison: Capt. Henslov, b Weatherall. 0 Capt. C. J1 Boad, b H. Colo, 14 I, Sergt.; í, WaVfcnf b 2 St;rgt.-M^)jor Owen,. Capt. c bailey, b > I. .Colour-SSftgtTkeeves, b H. C I Lieut. Culver, 6.-Weatherall, I f Bailey' iey o I. Lieut. Eddis, & G. Cole, b B f Sergt. Davies,'c Blockwell, b o t Thomas 2 Corpl. McCarraghfr; tot t:t Extras ■ Total MILFORD SECOND ELEVEN HERBRANDSTONE. This match was played at Milford Saturday, and resulted in a win for the home team by 45 runs. Herbrandstone only scored 36 (T. G. Floyyd 14). G. Elliott howled very well, taking 5 wickets for 23 runs, and P. Thomas 3 for 6. Milford made 81, J. Ritchie being top scorer wrth 15. B. Ft yd +ook su w ckits fir fTf-I land ;ro.ie for 34.

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THE Commission of Assize and of General Gaol -L Delivery for the County of Pembroke will be opened at the SHIRE HALL, Haverfordwest, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th day of MAY, 1906, before The Honourable MR JUSTICE CHANNELL, Knight, and the Honourable MR JUSTICE JELF, Knight, Justices of His Majesty's High Court of Justice, when all Justices of the Peace, Mayors, Coroners, Escheators, Stewards, Chief Constables, and Bailiffs within the said County, and all Jurors, Persons btfund by Recognizance, Witnesses, and others having Business are re- quested to attend. RHODRI V. LLOYD PHILLIPS, ™ ~,v. Esquire, High Sheriff. Sheriff s Office, Haverfordwest, May 12th, 1906. N.B.—Magistrates of the said County and their Clerks are requested to deliver to the Clerk of Assize on the Opening of the Commission, the Recognizances and Depositions in each Case, and all Solicitors in Criminal Prosecutions are to deliver their Bills of Costs for Taxation by the Clerk of Assize pending Trial of each Prosecution. No Business will taken until 11.15 o'clock on Thursday, May 31st, 1906. TOWN AND COUNTY OF HAVER. FORD WEST. t SUMMER ASSIZES, 1906. THE Commission of Assize and of General Gaol Delivery for the Town and County of Haver- fordwest will be opened at the SHIRE HALL Haverfordwest, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th day of MAY, 1906, Ixfore The Honourable MR JUSTICE CHANNELL, Knight, and The Honourable MR JUSTICE JELF, Knight, Justices of His Majesty's High Court of Justice, when all Justices of the Peace, Mayors, Coroners, Escheators Stewards, Chief Constables, and Bailiffs within the said Town and County, and all Jurors, Persons bound by Reccgnizance, Witnesses, and others having Business are requested to attend. CHARLES CODD, o, Esquire, High Sheriff, oherm s Office, victoria Place, Haverfordwest, 12th May, 1906. N.B.—Magistrates of the said Town and County and their Clerks are requested to deliver to the Clerk of Assize on the Opening of the Commission, the Recognizances and Depositions in each Case, and all Solicitors in Criminal Prosecutions are to deliver their Bills of Costs for Taxation by the Clerk of Assize pending Trial of each Prosecution. No Business will be taken until 11.15 o'clock on Thursday, 31st May. r w .¿.t young iiud smart; ive in. Able to milk and after his horse, cart, and ,te, stating wages required, _erence from last employer, to- I Ha%ard, Capel Dairy, Llanelly, S. Wales. COWMAN Wanted for Dairy, 25—30 cows. Good feeder and milker, able tc do other work in spare time. 18s. weekly, house and garden Reference from last 'employer. Apply, Havard. Capel Dairy, Llaneily, S. Wales. 110 LET.—COMMODIOUS STABLES, with LOFTS, situate in Bridge Street.—Apply MARTIN PHILLIPS, Cycle Depot. OATS WANTED FOR HUNTERS 80 Quarters of|beavy Non-Kiln Dried Oats. Sample and price to GI.ANDENYS, Lampeter, Cardigan ^nire. TO LET. PARKYLLYN, in the Parish of Amblcston Four Reception, Six Bedrooms. W.C.. Kitchen, Pantries. Greenhouse. TV:. Court, and 1 Acre of Grounds, good sho«t:i»g and fishing.—Apply MRS. EKNEST PKIC" narberth, FOR SALE.—FLAT LURRY WAGON, tested to carry Two Tons.—Apply, J. HARRIES, South Cuckoo, Portfield Gate. FOR SALE. COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES, Two Months C old some black and some liver colour; good Working Pedigree.—Apply: THOMAS, 38, Ruther ijane, Haverfordwest. FOR SALE. HANDSOME LAMP PENDANT, with 14 four Lamps suitable for large room; a bargain.—On view at the" Herald Office. V O DEAD CHICKS by using ARMITAGE'S i> "THE ORIGINAL" DRY FEED CHICKEN FOOD. Best for reading strong healthy chickens from the shell. No other food required. Ready for immediate use. Does not ferment and cause disease. Success certain. Used and recommended by the largest breeders and exhibitors. Once used imitations refused 5s. 2s. 6d., Is. 4d., 8d.; large trial packets 4d. Sole manufacturers Armitage Bros., Ltd., Specialists, Notting- ham. See name on every bag. Sold by JOHN GREEN, Central Stores, Bridge Street, Haverfordwest, and Meyrick Street, Pem- broke Dock, and Agents everywhere. NOW clue Large Cargo of White and Red Floorings, Matchboards, planed 1x9, and 11 and 1 x 11 Shelving. Orders and enquiries will oblige.-F. Sankey, Saw Mills, Milford Haven. TO FARMERS. JUST LANDED, ex-ship Pretrinella," Choice Lot cf FRESH PITCHING POLES also to clear before stock-taking, cheap lines of BOARDS, etc.-F. SANKEY. Saw Mills, Milford Haven. COUNTY OF PEMBROKE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the LAND i\ TRANSPORT RETURNS are Open for INSPECTION at the Offices of THE CHIEF CONSTABLE, The Castle, Haverfordwest, on any week day between the hours of 10a.m. and 5 p.m. WM. DAVIES GEORGE, Clerk of the Peace. Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, May 23rd, 1906. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. BUTTER HILL ESTATE, ST. IsHMAEL'S, PEMBROKESHIRE. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, in the month of July next, The BUTTER HILL ESTATE, comprising in the whole 300 Acres, nearly all Pasture Land, and including The HOLDINGS of BUTTER HILL. MABESGATE, DEERLAND, BUTTER HILL LODGE AND FIELDS, TWO DUELLING HOUSES, and SEVERAL BY-HOLD FIELDS, in Lots con- venient to Purchasers. Full particulars are in course of preparation, and will shortly appear in this paper, and can also (with plans) be shortly obtained from The Vendor's Solicitor, Mr WALTER F. ROCH, Cardi- fan; The Vendor's Surveyor, Mr HUGH J. P. 'HOMAS, 9, Victoria Place, Haverfordwest; and also from Messrs EATON EVAXS & WILLIAMS, Solicitors, Haverfordwest. PEMBROKESHIRE. PARISHES OF RUDBAXTON AND WISTON. Messrs. T. RULE OWEN & SON WILL OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION (subject to Conditions) at the MARINER'S HOTEL, Haverfordwest, on SATURDAY. JUNE 16, 1906, at Three o'Clock precisely, the following valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, In small and convenient Lots :— The delightfully situated Residence, known as CRUNDALE HOUSE, with large YARD and OUTBUILDINGS at the Back the Farm House and Out-Buildings, called FAIRBUSH, well-placed on the Haverfordwest-Cardigan Road; EIGHT COTTAGES, with good Gardens fronting above Road; FOUR COTTAGES AND GARDENS on the Haverfordwest-Maenclochog Road, and about 70 ACRES of EXCELLENT MEADOW AND PASTURE LAND, Well Watt-red, approached by good and convenient Roads, and situated Within Two Miles of the Market Town and Railway Station of Haverfordwest. Possession on the 29th September Next. "Full Particulars with Plans, shewing the several Lots, may be obtained on application to the Auctioneers, High Street, Haverfordwest; or to MKSSRS.~EATON EVANS & WILLIAMS, Solicitors, Haverfordwest. ESTABLISHED TO SUPPLY UP-TO-DATE GOODS AT POPULAR PRICES IT IS BAD FORM TO COPY OTHERS. For New Ideas you<must come to TOM DAVIES, WELL KNOWN AS THE COUNTY CLOTHIER, WHO HAS REMOVED FROM Tv/T A T^TTTHH"1 STJE^HiHiT TO MUCH BETTER PREMISES AT 24, HIGH STREET, HAVERFORDWEST. J -0- QOME AND gEE QUR \y IXDOWS FOR UP-TO-DATE CLOTH IXG. o Don't make a mistake in the Name and Address. SPRING, 1906. ESTABLISHED 15 YEARS v Important to Cash Buyers and others. F B 8 DAVID DAVIES :j j IS NOW MAKING A GREAT DISPLAY OF NEW GOODS, With several clearing lines suitable for the present and coming Season. Every customer should see our Goods, and compare/ PRICES AND QUALITY before making their pur- chases elsewhere. 13.13 is daily receiving NEW GOODS during' the Season. NOTE THE ADDRESS— DAVID DAVIES, 18, HIGH STREET, HAVERFORDWEST. (Opposite REES BROTHERS & Co. Ti t