The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

Torpedo Attack on tha Haven About 11 o'clock last night week many of the inhabitants of Milford Haven were roused by the heavy firing of guns, and those who went behind the searchlights from the forts down the harbours flashing across the waters in all directions, whilst the booming of the guns, which continued at intervals for some time, was evidence that something unusual was happening at the mouth of the well-fortified harbour. It subsequently transpinred that a contin- gent of Admiral Winsloe's torpedo flotilla, which has been in the district during the week, taking advantage of the blackness of the night-for clouds had unexpectedly gathered, with a heavy downpour of rain- made an attempt to enter the protected area unobserved. Their movements were, how- ever, detected by the vigilant garrisons, who from the forts directed a hot and incessant fire upon the craft. Whilst, of course, noth- ing officially is allowed to transpire regard- ing the real outcome of the encounter, it is believed that the practical impregnability of the fortresses has been once more estab- lished. WAR VESSELS AT PEMBROKE DOCK. The scout Pathfinder and the torpedo boat destroyers Ness, Wear, Sprightly, Earnest, and Swale, of the Chatham instructional flotilla, arrived at Pembroke Dock from Portland on Friday morning, and took up positions off the dockyard. The boats are expected to remain about a fortnight, during which they will proceed to sea daily for training exercises.

NEYLAND. LOCAL CYCLIST AGENTS' FAILURE At Pembroke Dock Bankruptcy Coort (n Friday—Edwin John Oakley, carrying on a business as a cycle dealer at 18, Kensington Road, Neyland came np for his public examin- ation. The deficienty amounted to £130 19s 10d and the assets to jE18 19s 2d. The alleged causes of failure were :—" loss through breakage of cycles during hire; ill- ness of self; bad dsbts." The latter amounted to £1 4s 4d. His household expenses for the year were estimated at JE78, depreciation in atock. E16 18s other bad debts, £6; damage to cycles when on hire, f40 costs of Fi Fa, summonses, and executions JE28 5s 6d. The Official Receiver's observations were The Receiving Order was made on the 19th inst., on the debtor's own petition, which he filed in consequence of an execution having been levied upon his effects by the High Sheriff. He was adjudged bankrupt on the same day. The bankrupt (aged 39) states that he commenced business in Neyland in January, 1903, with a capital of JE90, £ 20 ot which provided by his wife, since deceased. The premises are held under a yearly tenancy, at a rent of L16 per annum. With the excep- tion ot a day-book ledger the bankrupt has kept no books of account, but admits that he was aware of his insolvency last summer, and lias since contracted several debts. Except £4 15e borrowed from a friend, the whole of the unsecured liabilities is for goods supplied. At the date of the Receiving Order an execu- tion for C21 had been levied upon bankrupt's effects, but has since been stayed. A portion of the household furniture, of the estimated value of JC5, is claimed by bankrupt's wife (whom he married last year), as being her absolute property. After a long hearing in which the complain ant was severely cross examined the examina tion ordered to be closed.

BURTON. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. At the National School on July 24th, Sir Owen and Lady Scourlield, distributed hand- some books as prizes to the twelve children who had attended best during the last school year. Hearty applause was accorded the generous dunors by the scholars at the instance of their master. Lady Som field kindly promised to give prizes again at the end of the year. Her ladyship, iu an appropriate speech gave words of encouragement to the children respecting attendance and progress. The singing of Men of Harlech and God save the King'' closed the proceedings. The prize winners were Gladys A. Collins 390, Eva M. Stephens 394, Sidney J. Elsegood 391, Gertrude Child 391, Esmond ,J. Hughes 38<S, John Wm. Warlow 397, Marjorie M. Collins .387, Violet May Webb 380, Elsie M. Brown 3S2, Elsie A. George 379, Ediih J. Palmer 377, Thomas R. Stephens 374, Percy J. Jilsegood 354, Elizabeth Jane Evans 374.

TENBY. St. Margaret's Fair, one of Tenby's most ancient institutions, and which continues for three days, was opened according to the usual custom by the Mayor and Corporation at noon on Tuesday, when it was proclaimed at all the various points of the route in the presence of large crowds of spectators, among whom were many visitors. The pro- cession, which left the Town Hall at noon, was headed by the Town Band, and pro- ceeded to the fair ground on St. John's Croft by way of Church Street, South Parade, and Greenhill Road.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. FINAL DRAFT OF LOCAL STATIONS. The following is the final lraft of local stations, as approved by the conference on Thursday;- Haverfordwest-Alfred H. Hopper, John Ward (Milford), John Harris (A), sup. Pembroke Dock—Thomas Austin, Henry Jefford (Pembroke Dock), Reginald J. P. Julian (Nevland). i Tenby-Arthur Holland, who shall change on two Sundays in every quarter with the ministers of the Pembroke Circuit; John T. Twells, sup. Philip Collier, who shall act under the direction of the chairman of

ALLEGED POLICE BLUNDER. LORD DOUGLAS ARRESTED. A remarkable story of a supposed- police blunder is given in this morning's papers. An American posing as Lord Douglas was wanted by the police of many States on charges of bigamy. The police of Portland, Maine, made an arrest recently, and it is now suggested that the man detained is not the hocus Lord Douglas, but Lord Miollo Douglas, the third son of ;he late Marquis of Queensberry. If the newspaper reports are coTrect Lord Sholto Douglas has a dis- tinct grievance against the police author- ities. CLAHTV KS B. 41 PILLS are warranted to --are ysither si-r of all acquired or constitu- tional Discharges from the Urinary Organs, Gravel tti(I Pain in the back. Free from "Mercury. Established upward? of 60 years. In Boxes 4s. M. each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the v-M-ld and sent for ihirt). stamps by fht .makers, the Liucoin aad Midland Count io: Drug Stores.

DOCKYARD NOTES. SALVING THE MONTAGU. A large number of men were kept busy at intervals last week, again preparing salvage appliances for the Montagu. On Wednesday and Thursday, several hundred strong steel plate clips were made to order, and despatched. On Thurs- day, forty additional sbipwl ights were sent from the Yard to the ship, and they were followed on Friday by twelve drillers. This makes the total numbers of yard workmen employed there in excess of two hundred, making allowance of small batches who have returned at intervals, the last of which numbering about a dozen, arrived on Friday. There are also employed on the ship four chargemen of shipwrights from Pembroke Dock, one chargeman of the fitters from Ports- mouth, and one chargeman of riggers from Devon port. Tha last party of forty men were required to augment the staff employed removing the side armour from the ship. At first it was only intended to take away some of the thin armour near the bow, but latterly, with a view of further lightening her, it was decided to remove the uppermost of the the two strakes of thick armoui- t on both sides, towards the waist of the ship. Tip; wisdom of the latter proceeding is held to be open- to very serious question by many who are possessed of considerable technical knowledge, because the side armour in that part forms to all intents and purposes, a very strong girder on each side tending to tie the parts of the ship together. It is therefore, apprehended that its removal may result in the hull breaking in pieces. Amongst other gear seut to the ship at the close of last week were a large quantity of cement, several tons of oakum, about forty or fifty empty oil drums, which happened to be all in store at the Yard, ten or a dozen railway truck loads of cork, and about thirty large brackets, formed of steel plates and angles rivetted together. The oil drums which were supplemental to four hundred or more obtained from Devonport, are intended to lie stowed in some of the internal spaces of the ship into which it is apprehended the water may obtain access as the result of the ships structure j giving out, while she is being floated, or after- wards. The brackets are intended to be used for securing the camels or large watertight boxes with which the attempt to float the ship is to be made to the sides. It had at first been proposed to accomplish that object by means of strong bent beams secured to the upper deck on athwarship lines, at intervals, and projecting beyond the sides sufficiently to house the" camels." Those beams and other apdliances intended to be used with them were made at the Dockyard, and forwarded to the ship three weeks or more ago, but they proved to be unsuitable for the purpose. The brackets above referred to were therefore ordered. They are triangular in shape, and will be attached vertically to the thin topside plating of the ship, at intervals conected at their outer ends, which is the apex of the triangle in all cases, by a con- tinuous bent plate girder, which latter will assist to prevent the camels moving out of position, either horrizontally or vertically. In addition, wherever practicable, the camels on opposite sides will be connected by a hawser or chain passing under the keel. In the fore part of the ship, from which the thin side armour has been removed a number of the camels have also been secured to the sides by means of screw bolts. In order to secure the brackets and" camels" and to com- plete every other arrangement by Sunday next, on which day, the next, on which day the next attempt to float the ship is to be made, supreme efforts are being made both by the men actually employed on the ship, and those who are detained at the Dockyard to prepare gear that may be found requisite, and ordered from time to time. On Tuesday for example two barges arrived from Lundy, in tow of the Alligator. One of them con- tinued among other things, a camel," which had been damaged at Lundy, and was of course sent in to be repaired. The work was put in hand immediately, and a large number of men were re- tained in the Dockyard on overtime until inid- midnight, completing it, and executing a number lof other urgent orders received that day. The other barge contained pieces of the fittings of the 12 inch BL. barbette guns, and numerous other fittings of various descriptions. The gun fittings received from the ship are stored in one of the roadways under the building sheds, most of the other gear is lying on the yard extension works near the Carr Jetty. Some of it may hereafter be serviceable, but a great deal of it is practicallv useless except for the furnace or the melting pot to be re-manufactured. According to the latest report current at Pembroke Dock, no further attempt will be made to salve the ship, should the next, effort prove unsuccessful. THE OUTLOOK FOR THE DOCKYARD The statement made in Parliament on Friday night last by Mr Edmund Robertson, Parlia- mentary and Financial Secretary to the Admiralty cannot be regarded as having much improved the local outlook, even if it has, ou the whole, im- proved it to the slightest extent. As will be generally understood, tnat statement has been anxiously awaited for months, by everybody con- nected with the Dockyard. The Admiralty when introducing tne Navy estimates in March last had announced that they reserved the right to make some changes in detail, the estimates being those prepared by their predecessors. According to those estimatas, four armoured ships were to be laid down during the current finauciul year, one each at Devonport and Portsmouth and the other two to be built by contract. In addition live ocean going torpedo boat destroyers, twelve coastal destroyers, and ten submarine boats were to be built by contract, and two submarine boats at Chatham Dockyard. The amended programme as announced by Mr Robertson, provides for three large armoured vessels only, which are to be battleships of the Dreadnought class, one of them will be built at Devonport, one at Portsmouth, and one by private contract. Instead of five ocean going destroyers, only two will be built, and they will be given, as Mr Robertson said destroyers have always been to private contractors. The twelve coastal destroyers will be proceeded with, as originally Intended, and the allotment of some of the submarines to Chatham Dockyard is not to be disturbed. No provision is made for commenc- ing a ship at Pembroke Dock, during the current year. Next year, the Admiralty propose to com- mence only two large armoured ships, butarrang- ments will be made so as to permit of three being begun, should it be found impossible to arrive at an international understanding at the Hague Con- ference. As to a reduction of armaments. No announcement as to where those ships are likely to be built was made, but it may safely be con- cluded that one will have to be allotted to Devon- port, and one to Portsmouth, as it will otherwise be impossible to keep those yards going, at an approximation of their present strength. In the event of the third being commenced, it will, with- out doubt, be given to a private contractor, and in the event of their being only two, and of the Montagu being salved, one of the two will be built by contract. Should three be commenced, the Montagu, if salved, might permit of the ship, which would otherwise be built at Devonport, be- ing given to a private contractor, or to Chatham Dockyard. It would seem to be very unlikely th^t the Admiralty would think of giving it the local Dockyard, because Chatham employs more than three times as many men' and as Lord Tweedmouth told a recent Chatham deputation the private shipbuilding yards, which constitute a national asset, must be fairly supported. A qualified promise of an order for a ship, which, it is generally presumed, will eventuate in an actual order being placed locally, has been made. It is believed, said Mr Robertson, in effect that a mother" ship for destroyers will be necessary and the order for her will probably go to Pembroke but no portion of the cost will be borne in the shipbuilding vote for the present year. Such language is hardly sufficiently decisive to be satis- factory, because although such a vessel may now be believed to be necessary, the opinion of the Admiralty on the point may change, just as it did on the general programme as between four large ships and three, and as between five ocean-going destroyers and two. That alteration has come about within the last four months. Who shall say what change may not be decided upon with regard to the proposed "mother" ship, in the next eight months? At present, the functions of such a craft are discharged by old cruisers like the Thames and Forth, and at a time when economy must be attained at almost any cost, who will be presumptuous enough to argue, that a new ship, which must necessarily cost several thousands of pounds—how many will depend upon her size and type—will be proceeded with, when a large pro- portion of that cost can be avoided, by continuing the two vessels named in their present capacity or by adapting a more modern existing vessel to that purpose. But the uncertainty does not end there. The "mother" vessel if built will "probably" be allotted to the local Dockyard, Tnere, again, a doubt suggests itself. Why not have said outright," one cannot help asking, she will be built at Pembroke Dock." But taking it for granted that she will be so built, it will be of interest to consider what the order will probably amouut to. The distilling vessel Aquarius, which is said to be of 2,800 tons, is to be fitted up as a repair ship at this Yard, later on in the present year. When that has been done, she will possess every requirement of a "mother" ship for destroyers. The Thames and Forth, which, at present, are used as such, have a displacement of about 4,000 tons. It may be almost taken for granted, that the new ship will hardly be as large It is also probable tbat, like the Aquarius, she will be a mere shell, and, therefore, bpr consiruc- tion will be a comparatively smajl njatter. The idea of the prospect which she will open up for the Yard may be gathered from a brief retrospect of past programmes. This will show that commenc- ing with the financial year 1895-6, in which the Andromeda was ordered, and concluding with 1904-5, in the programme for which the Defence was provided, a ship was allotted to the Dockyard every year, except during 1901-2. Within the nine years, therefore, eight ships were ordered. The displacement of those ships aggregated 102,000 tons, which, for the nine years was equivalent to an order for a ship of 11,333 tons displacement, each year. Since 1904-5 no ship has been allotted to the Yard, and, as the mother ship is not to be begun until next year, there will have been an interval of three years, between the two last order. In such circumstances, it is quite evident that a ship of from 2,000 to 4,000 tons displacement will not open up the possibility of much local pros- perity. That it is unlikely to be followed by any subsequent larger order is evident from the decision to build next year, only two or three large ships are in emergency. It is also improb- able that other orders for" mother" vessels, or 5 small craft such as tugs will be forthcoming, be- cause thc necessity for former, could be foreseen now if they are likely to be required, and the great majority of the existing Admiralty tugs are new vessels. Then, as to destroyers, they will necessarily be continued as a monopoly to private builders, because they have to attain certain limits of speed which makes it undesirable for the Admiralty to undertake the responsibility for designing them. as is now done by the builders. Moreover, as Lord Tweedmouth said, private shipbuilders must be given a fair share of the building programme. ? THE ADMIRALTY AND THE DOCKYARD PETITIONS. t It will have been gathered from the above tha. there was abundant reason Jor sanguine peopl being disappointed with Mr Robertson's state' ment. The disappointment was not, however, confined to the omissions of the building pro- grammes. A great many dockyard workmen, who are looking forward to concessions in reply to the annual petitions which were presented in January last and formed the subject of interviews with the Admiralty during their Lordships' visit with the Admiralty during their Lordships' visit I in April last, expected to have been informed of I the Admiralty decisions on Friday night at the latest. This "anticipation was 1 *-d on a reply ,riven bv Mr Robertson to a question addiv^sea to him in Parliament five weeks ago by Sir, then Mr J. W. Benn, M.P. for Devonport. In tha.t._rfW.1Y, itlio Secretary to the Admiralty said ■•The inquiries into the rates ot pay of dockyard employes are completed. Proposals in regard to the wages, etc., of men x>f ihe various classes are now being formulated in connection with the 3 J workmen's petitions, and it is hoped that it may be possible to auuounce the decisions ■ to the matter before Vote 8 is taken." In that answer] the unfortunate word "may" of course occurs but, as in the case of the" mother" ship, witt: the word probable many took the most hopeb. view, and were naturally disappointed when they found that Mr Robertson made no reference what- ever to the matter in bis statement. It is true that he promised after Vote 8 had been agreed to, to issue a Parliamentary paper on the subject,but at the time of writing (Wenesday morning) no details of it have come to hand. A statement made to a correspondent of the Western Daily Mercury" by Sir J.W. Benn on Friday night last in London, according to which the advances in wage; which are to be sanctioned by the Admiralty, will involve an addition of £50,000 per year to the wages bill at all the dockyards has been circulated and made more sanguine, but, as "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," they are still looking forward to an official announcement with considerable anxiety, and in many cases with some misgivings. Manyot them are beginning to realise or to believe that satis- factory administration depends as much on the promptitude with which its practical details are promulgated as it does on the ability of the administrator to formulate them wisely. DOCKYARD APPRENTICES' EXAMINATION The result of the local Dockyard Apprenticed Examination, which was announced towards the close of last week, leaves a good deal to be desired. J. S. Fielder, fourth year shipwright apprentice, who competed for an Admiralty Scholarship at Keyham, obtoined tho niuth position on tbe ship- wright apprentices' list with 565 marks out of a maximum of 900 marks. The three first boys belonged to Portsmouth, and the three following to Devonport, of which number five have been recommended for scholarships. The first boy on the list obtained 793 marks, and will be awarded the Admiralty prize for lads of his seniority. T. W. Johnstone, a local ship-fitter apprentice in the fourth year, obtained 349 marks, and has been allowed to ret'uvi his text books on leaving school, as has J. S. Fielder. J. E. Matbias, who heads the local list of apprentices of three years' seniority with 408 of a total of 700 marks, would have been first on the list at both Chatham and Sheerness, second at Devonport, and third at Portsmouth. He is, therefore, fourth of his entry at all the yards. T. Bermingham, who was first of the second year local apprentices, would have been second at Chatham, eighth at Sheerness,and twentieth at Portsmouth. He is, therefore, forty- second of his entry at all the yards. W. J. A. Davies, Who heads the local list of first year apprentices with 246 of a total of 300 marks, is second of his seniority at all the yards, having been beaten only by L. F. Bryant, Portsmouth, who obtained 260 marks. C. F. Merchant, Devonport, 236 marks, was third on the list in this entry. W. J. A. Davies deserves to be heartily congratulated on his position, and en- couraged to persevere until he obtains the premier place, and secures the Admiralty prize which this year goes to L. F. Bryant. The Admiralty prizes for apprentices of three years' and two years' seniority also went to Portsmouth. » EXIT INFANTRY. The 2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment, which left Pembroke Dock for Brighton by a special train early on Tuesday morning, will leave Pem- broke Dock for Tipperary (Ireland) in March_next !jti pursuance of changes consequent upon the re duction of the army, as decided upon by the War Office, and will not be succeeded by any regiment at Pembroke Dock as no infantry are to be main- tained thereafter at the station. This auuounce- meui was contained in orders issued on Sunday, and in view of the fact that only a few weeks I previously the practicability of accommodating a second infantry regiment at Pembroke Dock was seriously considered, tbe principal medical officer at Chester, which is the headquarters of the district, having inspected the huts at the old hut encampment so as to report upon their fitness for habitation to the War Office authorities. The decision, which will involve financial loss to many tradespeople and a sensible diminution in pro- ceeds of local rates, is naturally very much regretted. It will, probably, involve the new barracks remaining empty for the greater part of the year, but as its situation is unexceptionable, and the accommodation excellent, they should be utilised as quarters for militia under training during the winter months as has been proposed by the Government to reduce the number of unem- ployed during the worst period of the year. The first infantry attached to the Pembroke Dock garrison was a detachment of two companies of the 14th West Yorkshiae Regiment who, with marines-who were removed from the old dock. yard hulk Dragon—were quartered at the Defen- sible Barracks shortly after it was built abont fX) years ago. The Wiltshire Regiment will be absent about a month from Pembroke Dock 'èln the present occasion. THE NEW SHIP. .The Daily Telegraph," in a report of a speech of Lord Tweedmouth delivered in the House of Lords during a discussion on Naval Policy which took place on Monaay evening, represented his Lordship as having spoken as follows with refer- ence to a proposed reduction in the number of ocean going destroyers to be commenced during the current financial year:—"He desired to make it clear that, instead of the five vessels in the original programme, a new vessel was to be laid down early in 1907. It was tobe an improved scout, having the advantage of the experience of the Scout and Gem classes. The machinery wa to be of the improved turbine type, with the advantage of the oil fuel experiments of the last few years on vessels of all classes. The radius would be greatly increased, the steaming capacity being over 2,000 knots. The vessel would carry much heavier armament, and the radius of action would be much greater than in the. case of the Scouts, and being designed for speed, she would be much superior to third-class cruisers. Spe;ial attention would be paid to accommodation, and she would be strengthened by a double bottom. In every respect she would be capable of service at distant foreign stations." Lord Tweedmouth made no reference to the place where the ship is intended to be built in the report in question, but it is said that in other newspapers he was repre- sented to have said that she would be laid down at Pembroke more than once. The ship is hardly likely to be as large and costly as recent previous ships, but whatever she may prove to be, every- body will sincerely welcome the receipt of the order to build her. In the absence of a specific intimation through an official channel, certain points of difference between Mr Robertson's state- ment on Friday, and Lord Tweedmouth's on Monday, appear remarkable if not irreconcilable. Mr Robertson said that a "mother" ship for destroyers was believed to be necessary, and that she would probably be built at Pembroke. Three days later Lord Tweedmouth said a vessel of a certain class was to be laid down early in 907, and, according to report, that she would be laid down at Pembroke Dock or Pembroke, as the dockyard town is invariably officially designated. In the one case doubt finds double expression, in the other two unmistakable certainties are ex- pressed. These differences have suggested the probability that the two speakers could not have been referring to the same vessel, which was, iu fact, the opinion generally held at Pembroke! Dock on Wednesday. It was thought that a "mother" ship would be a craft adapted for carrying stores and for repairing minor defects in the vessels to which she acted the part of parent. That, at any rate, has been the prevalent dea previous to the present time. It was not thought that such a vessel would need either great speed or armament worth speaking of. This view has been founded on the fact that the vessels which have hitherto discharged that function have not carried guns. On the contrary, the guns have been taken out of them when they have been in course of adaptation for that duty. Such was the case with both the "Thames "and the "Forth." Again, all vessels of what might be termed abnor- mal speed, such as scouts and destroyers, have hitherto been designed by the builders subject to certain stipulated conditions. If, therefore, that procedure is to be followed in the case of the "improved scout," she also would be built by a private contractor, who, as in-the other caflw would bo required to guarantee a certain spe\u. All this appears to make it improbable that the ship referred to by Lord Tweedmouth will be ordered locally. Still, if he actually said so, the doubt must be considered to be at once removed, and for the sake of the town it must be hoped that it is. Not, be it observed, that an order for a single ship, which, if the name scout can be applied to her with propriety, must be of comparatively small size, affords auy very strong guarantee of the future maintenance of the yard, as a building establishment on any very considerable scale. SLill, accepting the old proverb, that it is not wise to look a gift horse in the mouth too particularly, it is, perhaps, best to hopefully await future developments, without anticipating difficulties that do not directly con- front us or magnifying those which are apparent. « THE CHIEF CONSTRUCTOR'S DEPARTURE. Mr A. E. Richards, chief constructor of the Dockyard, who should have succeeded Mr George Crocker, as Manager of the Constructive Depart- ment of Devonport Dockyard, on Friday next, will according to the latest Admlrality arrangements, remain at the Dockyard, until the salvage opera- tions on the Montagu are brought to a successful conclusion or abandoned. Mr Richards joined the Yard as Chief Constructor, in succession to Mr Henry Cock, M.V.O., on November 16th, 1902, and while being consistently a strict disciplinarian has made himself generally popular both with officers and workmen. During his connection with the Yard, the Essex and Cornwall, cruisers both of which had been previously launched, were carried to completion the Duke of Edinburgh has been built and completed throughout, the Warrior launched and advanced to such a stage that she will proceed with her steam trials in about two months, and the Defence advanced to a state nearly ready for being launched. Of these vessels the Duke of Edinburgh, upon which up- wards of £17,000 was saved on the revised estim- ate for labour, will often be referred to hereafter, as affording a conclusive illustration that ships can be built remarkab'y cheap at Pembroke Dock, the Black Prince,her sister ship built atBlackwall, having cost £62,000 more than she did. The accomplishment of such a result in the face of difficulties due to the delay in sending out informa- tion from the Admiralty experienced while tho ship was in the building slip, the design being an entirely new one, reflects the greatest credit on Mr Richards. OBITUARY. Mr Thomas Phillips, superanuated shipwright, died on Sunday last, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs J. R. Thomas, butbher, Pembroke Street, aged 83 years. Deceased, who had been blind for some years, was a reguular attendant of Albion Square Congregational chapel. Mrs Mary Mason, wife of Mr Wm. Mason, J.P" Llanion Terrace, formerly foreman of joiners at the Dockyard, died on Monday last, aged 86 years. Deceased who belonged to an old Cornish family, was a. daughter of the iate Capt. Peter Rundle, master of the Royal Mail Packet Prospero, which ran between Milford Haven and Woterford seventy years ago. She was one of the oldest Wesleyans in the district. Mrs Green, wife of Mr John Green, wholesale and retail grocer, Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, and formerly, of Haver- fordwest, is a daughter of the deceased, APPOINTMENT FOR LOCAL SCHOOLMASTEE —Mr T. H. Dawes, M.A., headmaster of the County School, Pembroke Dock, has been appointed headmaster of the now Secondary School at Castleford, Yorkshire. Mr Dawes has been headmaster of the Pembroke Dock, School for nearly 12 years. In 1901 he was awarded a Gilchrist Travelling Studentship, He is the author of The Ca.st!e of Pembroke- shire. Kiu^ Arthur in Wales, and pamphlets on subjects of tirr".ideological interest Last year Mr Dawes was president oi the Old Students' Association of Aberystwyth University College, and he has been for six years treasurer of the Welsh County Schools Association.

J Pembroke Dock Tragedy. LABOURER'S QUARREL WITH HIS 1 BROTHER. An inquest on the body of George Thomas, labourer, who died as the result of a fall at Front Street, Pembroke Dock, on Saturday evening, was held at Pembroke Dock, before the Coroner (Mr H."J. E. Price), on Monday. Mrs Pepper, sister of the deceased, sail her brother was about 43 years of age, and was a labourer. There had been no unpleasantness between him and her husband. She first saw him about 5 a.m. on Saturday. Her husband was off working, and she was in bed. She heard kicking at the door. She got up and went to the window and advised him to go away. He subsequently did so. About 7 in the evening, when he was very drunk, deceased wanted to light her husband, who was lying down. She sent for her brother Harry, who could generally get him to go home. Her brother came and caught him by the wrists, saying, You fnust not strike her.' Deceased struck her brother, and staggered back and fell. Her brother picked him up. He fell sideways, and seemed stunned. He was bleed- ing in the ear, which she washed and sent tor Dr. Saunders. Deceased only lived about half an hour. Her brother put up his hands to save himself, but she would not say he pushed deceased, who was very drunk. What her brother Harry did would not have been sufficient to make a sober man fall. William George Morgans, No. 2, Front- street, said he saw the deceased passing. He could see he was drunk. The next thing he heard was deceased shouting Came out liern, Pepper. I want a-good hammering, or I'll give you a good hammering. Wit- ness saw deceased stripping off his clothes. Then he ran at the Pepper's door, using bad language. He was foaming at the mouth, and in his rage knocked a couple of children down on the pavement. When Harry Thomas came out deceased refused to go away, and said, Harry, you think yourself a good man I will show you the Pembroke touch, and struck at Harry, who put up his hands. Deceased then staggered and fell. He did not think Harry gave him a push. Henry Thomas, brother of deceased, said deceased hit him on the shoulder, and he put up his hands to save his face. Deceased then stumbled, but got np and ran at him, and said "Won't you fight? "afterwards striking at him again and following. He went to deceased s door to call his wife, but could get no answer. Lizzie Thomas, sister of the deceased, said she heard a knocking at the door, but she did not know who it was. Her bother had said to her that he would finish her the same as he had deceased. The Coroner Yon are either not telling the truth or you are not doing yourself justice. Dr. E. A. Saunders said deceased died from fracture at the base of the skull. The jury reftirned a verdict of Accidental death. PEMBROKE SHOW. The Pembroke Agricultural Show was held at the Cattle Market Field on Wednesday. Rain fell heavily during the afternoon. A fair number lined the ropes, but in consequence of he unfavourable weather the attendance was not so large as in former years. The judges were—Messrs R. H. Harries, St. Clears G. Ford Tilly, Bridgewater: H. Shall worthy, MorganstowD, Cardiff F. C. Thomas, Pern* brey J. C. Yorke, Dwrbacb M. R. Harries, Mathry T. Mathias, Cardiff. The following is the prize list Cart mare with foal at foot, — 1, J Wynford Philipps 2, J Morris, Brownslade. Sucker for agricultural purposes—1, J Wynford Philipps 2, J Morris. Yearling colt or filly for agricultural purposes—1, J Prout; 2, aud 4, W Gibbs 3, S Howell, Chevralton, Lydstep. Sucker or yearling colt by by Shavington Helmsman or Limesdale Kings—1, H Hall 2, J Morris. Two year old gelding or filly for agricultural purposes—1, J Wynford Philipps 2, J Phillips. Three year old gelding or filly for agricultural purposes—1, J G Davies 2, J Prout. Team of agricultural horses, mares or geldings, the property of a tenant farmer, used solely for agricultural purposes, shown in a cart and driven in the show ring—1, P Lambton 2, W Gibbs. Mare or filly, suitable for agri- cultural purposes, the property of a tenant farmer. -1, J Prout; 2, H J Griffiths. Mare, calculated to breed hunters, with her foal at foot—1, Mrs Morris; 2, J M Thomas. Sucking colt or filly got by any thoroughbred sire—1; J M Thomas; 2, Mrs Moiris. Sucker, by Gold Medallist or Sterl- ing Bank—1, J M Thomas 2, W Lloyd Wooas. Yearling colt or filly, got by any thoroughbred horse—1, H S Allen 2, — Stratton. Two-year- old gelding or filly, bred in the county of Pem- broke, got by any thoroughbred horse—1, H S Alien 1, T Lewis. Three-year-old gelding or filly, bred in the county of Pembroke got by any thoroughbred sire—1, Davies, Knowles; 2, J W John, Sunnyhill. Four-year-jld hunter, gelding or filly, bred in the county of Pembroke, got by any thoroughbred horse; must jump gorsed hurdles—1, G Llewellin 2, B Edwards, Jordeston. Hunter, bred in the county of Pembroke, open to three, four, cr five-year-olds; must jump gorsed hurdles—1, T G Phelps; 2, J Wynford Philipps. Hunter up to not less than 14st, any age, not necessarily bred in the county nor ownei by exhibitor tor any given period must jump gorsed hurdles and water—1, W Gibbs, Portclew; 2, Geo Lort Stokes, Tenby. Light weight.hunter, up to 12st; must jump gorsed hurdles—1, T G Phelps; 2 G Llewellin. Three, four, five, or six-year-id calculated to make a polo pony, not exceeding 14'2 hands, to be shown under saddle-I, C S Smith, Bournemouth; H, Ca.pta.in Hunter. Best jumper over gorsed hurdles, water, wall, gate & double- 1, J D Evans, Pitcombe Hill 2, B E Beynon, Limerick. Jumper, over gorsed hurdles, water, wall, gate, and double, under 15 hands—1, Thomas, Nash 2, Captain Huuter. Best single harness horse turnout, the property of a tradesman or farmer, used exclusively in his business, open to Pembrokeshire—1, Elliott; 2, Hall. Cob, mare or gelding, over 14 hands and not exceeding 15 hands—1, Elliott; 2, John Harries. Pony, mare

ANTHRAX AN D MURRAIN ABSOLUTELY PREVENTED BY DOBSONS' FAMOUS BLACK-LEG DBINJKLS. DRINKS FIRST MADE JULY, 781. These DRINKS have thus been before the Public over 120 years, and have never failed when given according to Directions. TestimonialNo D 7007-From J.W. REYNOLDS, Esq Barry Island, Llanrian, Letterston, Pembrokeshire, March 13,5 h, 1896. Dear Sir,-In 1889 I lost ten calves from Black- eg, since then I have used your Powders regularly, and have not lost one calf from that disease. Testimonial No. D B366.-From MR. J. WILDE, Registered Veterinary Piactitioner, Newmeade Llanyre, Newbridge-ou-Wye, Radnorshire, August 2nd, 1890. Dear Sir,—I am informed that you have a good preventive for "Black-leg" in young calves. I have tried every drug for blood diseases that I am acquainted with, and all to no purpose. What would you advise me to do for my stock and for my neighbours ? Name the price you would sell your recipe for, and by return of post let me know what you can do in this case.—J.W. From R. KINSEY, Esq., Redliouse Farm, near Llanidloes, Montgomery, September 25th, 1891. Sir,-I do suffer a great loss in my sheep (and lambs particularly) from that awful disease, Black- leg or Inflammatory Fever. I have long tried your Drinks for the calves, and they answer very well, as I have not lost any after drenching according to your directions, so now please instruct me about my 185 Sheep. From Mr. A. David, Chemist, St. David's, July 19, 1905. Sirs,-Tbe customers who are in the habit of using your famous Black-leg Drinks, continue to purchase them.—Yours, A. DAV D, Messrs. Dobson & Son. The Lake, Churchstoke, near Montgomery, July 21st, 1905 To Mr. Marshall, Chemist, Sir,—I have found Dobson's Black-leg Drinks I most valuable, having used them regularly every three montbs for about twelve years. Faithfully yours, H. GETHIN. Newton, Vowchurch, Hereford, July 18tb, 1905. Messrs. Dobson & Son. Dear Sirs,—I have used your Black-leg Drinks for several years, and have not lost any calves from that disease. A large number died in this neighbourhood last year.—I am, yours truly, E. GWILLIM. Medical Hall, Builth Wells, Nov. 8th, 1897. Dear Sirs—Please repeat my last order for Black- leg Drinks as quickly as you can. I have a number of customers who swear by them. I sold the last packet last week.-Yours truly, WM. THOMAS. Messrs. Dobson & Son. Wernydoman Farm, Caerphilly, Cardiff, April 17tli, 1890. Dear Sir,—I enclose cheque, kindly send me on its value in Drenches for Black-leg in calves. You will be able to sell a large quantity in and around this neighbourhood if the Drinks are a certain preventive. As I lose calves occasionally from Black-leg, and lots of my neighbours do, oblige me with further particulars, &-c.-Faithfullv yours, THOMAS JENKINS G. Dobson, Esq. Newborough Arms, BoutNewydd, near Carnarvon June 11th, 1903. Gentlemen,—I have for some years been the user of your Black-leg Drinks, and have always found them to prevent the disease in every case where thehave been given.—I remain, yours truly, Messrs. Dobson A; Son. THOMAS GRAY. Testimonial No. 665.-From C. EVANS, Esq. Finnant Farm, Trefeglwys, Montgomery, Nov. 14th, 1888, i Dear Sir,—I rear about 20 calves yearly and use your Drinks, and since doiug so have not had a "loss through Strike." I enclose P.O.O. for Drinks just received, and should like you to open a depot in our district, and I will recommend you as much as I can, for I know there are many a depot in our district, and I will recommend you as much as I can, for I know there are many calves lost aboof us through this disease, from which I suiiered heavily years ago. The following Agents will supply gratis our amphlet on this disease, and the Drinks at 3s 6d. i per dozen box Haverfordwest Mr. Jenkins, Chemist. St. David's Mr. David, Chemist. Sclva. Mr. Lloyd, Chemist. Pembroke Mr. Davis, Chemist, Tenby Mr, Livesay, Chenjistv Narberth Mr. Tocting, Chemist, Newport., Pem. Mr. Davies, Chemist. y'ir-hgr.ar.'i Mr. Meyler, Chemist. Llandyssul Mr. J'jvans, oiiemist. Cardigan- Mr Evans, Chonist. St. Clears Mr Jenkins. Chemist. Carmarthen Mr. Lewis, Chemist. I Newcastle Exolyu Mr Jones, Chemist,

or gelding, 14 hands or under—1, Wm James; 1 S. Howells, Chevralton. Harness horse th property of a grocer or baker residing in Pem brokeshire—1, and 2, Hall. | CATTLE. Castlemartin Cattle-Bull calf-I, W. Morris 2, — Griffiths. Yearling bull—1, Griffiths 2 Mrs Morris. Two-year-old bull and upwards—1, John Mathias; 2, Phillips and Griffiths (equal), Heifer calves—1, — Russeil; 2, Mrs Morris. Pair yearling heifers,—1, Griffiths. Pair of two-year- old heifers, which must produce living calves—1, Griffiths; 2, Morris. Pair yearling steers—1, Russell; 2, Morris. Pair two-year-old steers—1, Morris 2, Russell. Single cow in calf or milk— 1, Russell; 2, Morris. Champion prize for the best selection of six black Castlemartin cattle, only one entry from each class, property of tenant farmers only—1, Griffiths; 2, Russell. A challenge cup for the best mi!ch cow, to be won twice (with different animals)—Mr Mathias. Any pure breed,-Bull calf—2, Skyrme, Year- fling bull—1, — Griffiths; 2, J. Thomas. Bull, two year old and Tlioiiias 2, — Hall. Pair yearling heifers—1, Earl Cawdor; 2, — Roberts. Pair two year old heifers—1, Earl Cawdor; 2, Davies. Pair of yearling steers, other than Castlemartin—1, Earl Cawdor 2, — Thomas. Cow in calf or milk—1 and 3, — Roberts 2, W. C. Jones. A champion prize for the best beast in Classes 38 and 44, the property of a tenant farmer— — Roberts. SHEEP. Short-wool lamb-I, J. Griffiths 2, Morris Thomas. Yearling short-wool ram—1, J. Griffiths 2, W. C. Jones. Two year old or aged short-wool ram-3, Griffiths; 4, John Morris. Pen of three short-wool ewe lamb"—1 and 2, J. Griffiths. Pen or three short-wool yearling ewes -1, J. Griffiths. Pen of three short-wool aged ewes—I. J. Griffiths; 2, C. Mathias.

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POEMS AND SERMONS. CARDIFF MAN'S SINGULAR CONDUCT AT BRISTOL. At Bristol Police-court en Monday, a case of alleged begging was heard against William Meùway Daviea, aged Gl, who claimed to be a cousin of tha Recorder of Cardiff, and Thomas Davies, aged 68. A constable saw an immense crowd on Durdlnvm Downs surrounding prisoner. William Davies was very excited, and said, "Iain a relation of the Recorder of Cardiff." Davies (interrupting): So I am. I am the first cousin on the maternal side of B. F. Williams, K.C., Recorder of Cardiff. The Constable, continuing bis evidence, said William Davies also made a reference to the Mayor of Cardiff. The accussed told the crowd that if he did not get a shilling he should say no more. He did have a few coppers from the crowd, but a large number of the people present put cigarette ends into he hat, which annoyed the accused very much. The Accused God should strike such liars dead. The Constable He was using disgusting language, and said, "I hope during the night there will be an earthquake, and that God will send your souls to — The Accused Yes, and I prayed for it. The Assistant Clerk Have you any ques- tions to ask ? The Accused Oh, yes. Didn't I say I am

Briton and Boer. A NEW TRANSVAAL CONSTITUTION Mr Winston Churchill's promised state- ment on the new Constitution of the Trans- vaal was made iu the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon. The following are the salient points The guiding piinciple of the Imperial Government was to make no difference be- tween Boer and Briton, but to extend to both the fullest privileges and rights of British citizenship. Under the new Transvaal Constitution every adult of six months' residence would be entitled to the Parliamentary suffrage. No woman's suffrage and no proportional represen tation. Thirty-four members would be alloted to the Rand, six to Pretoria, and twenty nine to the rest of the country. In the lirst Parliament, as a provisional arrangement, the Crown would nominate fifteen members. The old magisterial districts to be adopted for electoral purposes. The Parliameent to consist of 69 members, paid and elected for five years. Either Dutch or English language to be spoken. The Constitution would contain a clause abrogating the Chinese Labour Ordinance after a reasonable time. In this connection the Robinson group had decided to surrender 3,000 outstanding licences Chinese recruiting would cease on November 13 next. The intention of the Imperial Government is to grant a responsible Constitution to the Orange River Colony as soon as possible.

iy ANTED, SHARP, RESPECTABLE1 VV YOUTH, to assist in stores.—Apply, JAMES, Brewery, Haverfordwest. ACANCY for an APPRENTICE to the Printing Trade; with opportunity of learning the Lino.—Apply, IIEKALD OFFICE, Haverfordwest. PHARMACEUTICAL. JL. JENKINS, M.P.S., BRIDGE STREET, • Haverfordwest, has a Vacancy for an APPRENTICE. Preference given to one who has passed first examination. AIRY FARM TO LET, out 114 Acres of Rich Pasture Land.—Apply Clarbeston Grange, Clarbeston Road, Pembrokeshire. '1'0 LET, CARNTUKUA BLACK i SMITH'S SHOP, in tha parish of Ambleston, with HOUSE, COWHOUSE. PIG'S COT, and 17 ACRES OF PASTURE LAND.—Apply to MRS ERNEST PRICE, High Street, Narberth. TO LET, PARKYLLYN, in the Parish of Ambleston; Four Reception, Six Bedrooms, W.C., Kitchen, Pantries, Greenhouse, Tennis Court, and 1 Acre of Grounds, good shooting and fishing.-Apply MBS. EKNEST PRICE, Narberth. FOR SALE. About 30 TONS SEED AND CLOYEll HAY, 1905 crop, excellent quality and condition. Apply.—HILTON, lloch, R.S.O., Pembrokeshire. IIIE PE.NIBROKI,:SHIRE EDUCATION 1 AUTHORITY require SUPPLE- MENTARY TEACHERS at the Cosheston, Crunwere, Haverfordwest National (Infants), Roch, Spittal and WisLon N.P. Schools. Salary £ 20— £ 30 according to qualifications and experience. Application Forms may be obtained from H. E. H. JAMKS, Director of Education, County Education Oltices, Haver- fordwest. 23rd July, 19U6. TO FARMERS. CHOICE STOCK OF PITCHING POLES in Stock. GARDEN BARROWS, all Hardwood last a life time, 16s. a piece.—F. SAXKEY, Timber Importer, Milford Haven. NOTICE TO BREEDERS. FOR SALE, privately, TWO-YEAR-OLD DARK BAY SHIRE FILLY. 161 bauds high, with plenty ef bone, and all that is required, -Further particulars apply to Wq. J. GRIFFITHS, Walton West, Little Haven. JOIIJSf GRIFFITH WILLIAMS FRANCIS^ Deceased. ALL PERSONS having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS against the Estate of JOHN GRIFFITH WILLIAMS FRANCIS, late of Goat Street, in the Town and County of Haver- fordwest, Inspector of Nuisances (who died on the 5th April, 1905, and whose will was prived in the Principal Probate Registry of the High Court of Justice on the loxh August last by Thomas Baker and James Thomas, the executors), are required to send particulars of such claims or demands to me the undersigned as Solicitor to the said Executors on or before the 15TH AUGUST, 1906, after which date the Executors will proceed to distribute the assets, haviu regard only to the Claims then received. Dated this h day of July, 1036. W. J. JONES, Haverfordwest, Solicitor to the Executors. "~TTIE Bazaar &i. St. Bride's Rectory r, BE HELD ON TKURov'sY. AUGUST 9th, Instead of TIL VA Y, AUGUST 2nd, and will ¡ be ned at 3 p.m. by THE DOWA'c:{ LADY KENSINGTON. > "VT O DEAD CHICKS by using ARMITAGE'I; e 1\ "THE ORIGINAL" DRY FEED CHICKEN FOOD, Best for rearing 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. Pembrokeshire and Haverfordwest Infirmary. 'I'lie Board of Management require the 1 services of a MAN to act as PORTER. Wages f.26 per nnnum, with board and lodging. Reference would be given to a married man without incumbrance whoso wife wouid under take the laundry work at the combined wages of jEAO per annum. Applications, stating age and enclosing recent testimonials to be sent to the under- signed by the 6th August, 1906. T. H. JOXES, Secretary. 20, High Street, Haverfordwest. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1888 (51 and 52 Vic., c. 41.) The Lunacy Act, 1890, Vic., c. 5. NOTICE OF A U D IT. The Midland Counties Audit District. PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN rI^HAT W. D. Easterby, Esqr., the auditor ± appointed by the Local Government Board, u ill on the 9th DAY OF AUGUST, 1906, at 1 o'clock in the forenoon, at the SHIRK HALL, at Haverfordwest, commence to AUDIT THE ACCOUNTS of the above County Council, the County Treasurer, and all other officers of the said County Council for the year ending the 31st day of March last; and NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the Accounts duly made up and balanced, together with the Account Books, Deeds, Contracts, Voucheis and Receipts mentioned and referred to in the Accounts, will on WEDNESDAY, the 1ST DAY OF AUGUST, be deposited at the office of the Clerk of the Peace at the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, and may on that day, and on every subsequent day, until the said 9TH day of AUGUST, between the hours of 10 o'clock in the merning and 4 o'clock in the afternoon, be inspected, examined or copied by all persons interested therein. Dated this 12th day of July, 1906. WM. DAVIES GEORGE Clerk to the County Council. HE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1888 NOTICE OF A U D I T. The Midland Counties Audit District. THE MILFORD HAVEN SEA FISHERIES COMMITTEE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT W. D. Easterby, Esq., the Auditor JL appointed by the Local Government Board will on TUESDAY, THE 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1906, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the SHIItE HALL, at Haverfordwest, com- mence to AUDI I' THE ACCOUNTS of the above Joint Committee and officers thereof, for the year ending the 31st day of March last, and NoTidc IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the Accounts, duly made up and balanced, together with the Account Books, Deeds, Contracts, Vouchers, and Receipts mentioned or reterred to in the accounts will on MONDAY, the 6TH DAY OF AUGUST, be deposited at the office of the Clerk of the Peace, at the SHIRE HALL, Haverfordwest, and may on that day, and on every subsequent day, until the 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, between the hours of 10 o'clock in the morning and 4 o'clock in the afternoon, be open to be inspected, examined, or copied by all persons interested therein. Dated this 12th day of July, 1906. WM. DAVIES GEORGE, Clerk to the Joint Committee. Pembrokeshire County Council. WILD BIRDS' PROTECTION ACTS, 1880 to 18 96. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN fl^HAT the following Orders have been made JL by His Majesty's Secretary of State, thrsuant to the powers conferred upon him by q e Wild Birds' Protection Acts, 1880 to 1896. SVM. DAVIES GEORGE, Clerk to the Pembrokeshire County Council 7th July, 1906. The Wild Birds' Protection (County of Pembroke) Wild Bird (England) Order of 1898. D ated 9th November, 1898. In pursuance of the powers conferred upon me by the Wild Birds' Protection Acts, 1880 to 1896, and upon application by the County Council of the administrative Couuty of Pembroke, I hereby make the following Order :— 1. This Order may be cited as "The Wild Birds'" Protection (County of Pem- roke) Order, 1898. 2. (Birds). Certain Birds protected during the whole of the year. (1) Durin g the period fr< m 1st of August to the last day of February following, the taking or killing of any of the following kinds of Wild Birds is prohibited throughout the County of Pembroke Cornish Chough Tree-creeper Gold Fiiicli Kingfisher Black-headed Bunting Kestrel Reed Bunting Owl Wren Buzzard Golden-crested Wren Merlin Blue Tit Water Ousel or Dipper Long tailed Tit Gull (except Black- March Tit backed Gull). Wocd-peeker Additions to the Schedule of 1880. (2). "Tie Wild Birds' Protection Act, 1880," s'lall apply v ithin the County of Pem- broke to the Buzzard Hen Harrier Honey Buzzard Choughs Merliu Nuthatch Hobby Wrynech Osprey Water Ousel or Dipper 3. (EGGrS). The taking or destroying of the Eggs of the following species of Wild Birds is prohibite I throughout the County of Pembroke, viz :— Goldfinch Dabcliick Honey Blizzar1 Dove (Turtle) Merlin Wlieatear Hobby Whinchat Hen Harrier. Flycatcher Kingfisher Ringouzel Nightingale Pipits Nightjar (Goatnicker, Iledbacked Shirke Nighthawk or Fern Owl Tree Creeper Blackcap Garden Warbler Reed Bunting Sedge Warbler Cirl Bunting Wood Warbler ChifTchaff Wagtails (all) TI e Order of the 26th March, 189G, is hereby repea ed. Go en unler my hand at Whitehall, this 9th of November, 189S. (Signed) M. W. RIDLEY, One of E i i Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State WILD BIRDS' PROTECTION ACTS. 1880 to 1896. The Close'Time for Wild Birds is, under the Wild Buds'" Protection Acts, 18S0 to 1S96, from 2nd March to 31st July, both inclusive. The Penalty for killing any Wiltlllid in such Close Time, or for selling or having in posses- sion between the 16th March and the 31st July, both inclusive (unless the killing can be proved to have occurred at a time and place to which the Act does not apply), is a repri- mand and costs for the First Offence, and 5s. and Costs for each Bird for every subsequent Offence. In the case, however, of the under- mentioned Birds the penalty is jEl for each Bird for each Offence. American Quail Peewit Auk Petrel Avocet Phalarope Bee-eter Plover Bittern Ploverspage. Bonxie Pochard Colin Putlin Cornish Chough Purre Coulterneb Razorbill Cuckoo Redshank Curlew Reve or Ruff Diver Roller Dotterel Sanderling Duubird Sandpiper Dunlin Scout Eider-duck Sealark Fern-owl Seamew Fulmar Sea parrot Gannet Sea swallow Goatsucker Shearwater Goodwit Sheldrake Goldfinch Shoveller Grebe Skua Greenshank Smew Guillemot [backed) Snipe Gull (except black- Solan Goose Hoopoe Spoonbill Kingfisher Stint Kittiwake Stone Curlew Lapwing Stonehatch Lark Summer snip Loon Tarrock Mallard TeE) Marrot Tern Mergonse Thicknee Murre Tystey Nigbt-hawke. Wiiaup Night-jar Widgeon Nightingale Wiid duck Oriole Willock Owl Wimbrei Ox bird Woodcock Oyster-catcher Woodpecker I Offenders refusing their Names and j Addresses are liable to a further Penalty of 110s., but the Acts do not apply to any person [ shooting on his own land, or authorizing any j one oo to shoot, ».ny W7ild Bird not included in J the above List. COLLEGE FIELD, liAVERFORD- :| AUGUST 14TH (FAIF^M^^B| EVANS & ROACH L.L,'ILL SKLL BY PUBLIC AUCTION » ? that well-known valuable CART STALLION, BLAGDON BOY, the pro- perty of Mr JOHN DAYIJC, Walton, lerms—Cash. Sale at 11 o'clock. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. BURTON, Thursday, September 27th, Clear out Sale of Stock, Crops, &c., the property °f ^EVANS & ROACH, Auctioneers. PRF.LIMIMARY NOTICE MKSSKS. LLOYD, THOMAS & FISHER II "ILL Sell by Auction on THURSDAY, the T 27th day of SEPTKMKKK, 1906, at PEARgON, the whole of the Live Stock and Implements. RURAL DISTRICT COUJSCIL OF HAVERFORVWEST. AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the Accounts, duly made up and balanced, together with all Account Books, Contracts, Accounts, Vouchers and Receipts mentioned or referred to in such accounts of tbe above-named Rural District Council, will on the 30th day of AUGUST, 1906, be deposited in the office of the said Rural District Council, and will be open be- tween the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to the inspection of all persons interested until the 81'11 DAY of SKrTEMBKR, 1906 and that J. E. PUGHE JONES, Esquire, the District Auditor, will attend on the 8th day of SEPTEMBER, 1906, at the hour of 9.3C in the forenoon, at the BGARD ROOM, UNION WORKHOUSE, Haverfordwest, to audit the accounts for the period ended at 31st MARCH, 1906, of the said Rural District Council. Dated the 24th day of July, 1906. JOHN E. H. ROGERS, Clerk to the said Council. De Valence Gardens TENEY- SPECIAL ATTRACTION Thursday, August 9th, 1906, At Three and Eight p.m. The Magnificent Band of His Majesty's "ROYAL = MARINES" (Plymouth Division). Conductor-MR. F. WINTERBOTHAM. ROYAL STROLLING PLAYERS' APPEAR EACH EVENING. Prices 3/ 2/ 1/ Plan of Scats at the Gardens. Late Train to Pembroke Dock. AUGUST 13th. 1U World Renowned Grenadier Guards. I 1907. J PREL MIK&RY n ual Compe- Valuable Prizes will be awarded for the best T HIOCING & DITCHING, DAIRt4" PRODUCE, DRESSED POULTRY, AND EGGS, 2> HOME-CURED BACON. HONEY, &c. N.B.—The Dairy Produce, ^c., "i11 be ex- hibited in a suitable Builaing in the Town of Haverfordwest on the same date as the Ploughing and Hedging Competi- tion. Open to Agriculturists, their Wiyes, Daughters, Sons and Employees, Cultivating Land within the limits of the Pembrokeshire Hunt. WILL HE HELD AT ARNOLDS DOWN, Within One Mile of Haverfordwest, by the [ kind permission of William Philpin, EEq., On THURSDAY, JANUARY 31st (WEATHER PERMITTING), Or on the 7th or 14th of February, 1907. President: The Lord Kensington, D.S.a, and M.F.H. I Vice-President Sir C. E. G. Philipps, Ban. (Lord Lieutenant of the Town and County of Haverfordwest. Treasurer Mr H. S. Keats Wilson, Lloyds Bank, Haverfordwest. Auditor: Mr F. J. Warren, F.S.A.A., 3, Victoria Place, Haverfordwest. Hon. Sec. Mr Webb Bowen, St. Martin's, Haverfordwest. TAKE NOTICE. Subscriptions will be gratefully received and acknowledged by the Hon. Secretary. The Subscription List, as well as the Accounts, will be duly audited and published. "GOD SAVE THE KING." GOOD Harvest Ale PER IOd. GAL. IN 4$GAL. CASKS AND UPWARDS. GEORGE PALMER & SON, HAVERFORDWEST. SOUTHALLS' TOWELS STILL FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS, The Original and Best, are now sold in Packets containing half-dozen Size 1, at Sixpence. Also in Packets one doz. as follows :—Size I, ts. Size 2, is. 6d. Size 3 and 4 (differing in shape), 2S., by all Ladies' Outfitters, Chemists, &c., throughout the world. Local. Agents: HAVERFORDWEST Greenish & Daw kins, Ltd. Thomas Madocks Phillips, Castle Square. F. D. Phillips, 26, Market Street. J. L. Jenkins, Bridge Street. MILFORD HA VEX: Harries' Drug Stores. L. J. Meyler. M.P.S., Dispensing Chemist. HIS K;VAL'S REMEDY. 1'' I'J-.Y 1 IN- MI.I, T ¡ I I r -t- 'I { fA) The Government has agreed to allow a rebate of one-third of the duty upon all Irish- grown tobacco for the next five years.Vide Daily Press. MR. BULL: Well, I'm surprised to see you using that after you told me it was rank poises —I am beginning to think my whole garden would be the better for it." & DON'T FORGET HAVERFORDWEST BANK HOLIDAY SPORTS RECORD ENTRIES. Don't Miss the Sight; of your Life. OHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD WILL RUN. £100 IN PRIZES. Exhibition Sack Running by World's Champion. LIGHT BITTER ALE. MARCH BREWING IN BRILLIANT CONDITION. PER DOZEN 2/6 IMPERIAL PINTS. BASS'S PALE ALE 4s. per Doz. Pints. GUINESS'S STOUT 3s. 6d. I'er Doz. Pint: GEORGE PALMER &, SOW, Wine Merchants, Kaverf ordwes

LOCAL RAILWAY TIME TABLE. JULY 1906, till further. UP-WEEK DAYS. SUMUYS. A.M. A. Mi A.M. I" A.M. i'.M. pTmT; M. P.M.; A.M.j New Milforl .dep. S 5 8 551 10 50 1 0 2 15 — -1 4ol o SO) G 4ujl0 -J' 6 3^ Milford 7 55 8 5Ul 10 40112 52 2 10 3 oO; 4 :>u 6 2-3; — — — Johnston 8 17 9$! 11 O'j 1 13i *2 25; 3 -10 4 53| 6 43] — 10 3 0 4 HAYERFORDWEST 8 30 9 15.10 30 11 13 1 24' 2 34 3 50 5 7 6 54 6 5« 10 4 6 F« Clarbeston iioad S 43 10 45 11 20] 1 361 2 47' 5 22 — — 10 5*' Clvnderwen 9 jll Oil ob 1 48 2 oi) o 34 t 10 I i Whitland 9 2'; jll 23 11 5Si 2 5 3 24 cc. 5 55 t 3-; 11 li 7 • St. Clears 9 35 11 36 — 2 18. 3 37, c g 6 10 7 44 — 111 3<' 7 Sarnau 9 44 ill 43 2 27 3 47 G Carmarthen June. — — — — — — S ( 7 4 — >'■> Carmarthen ar. 9 56 12 0 12 24 2 391 3 58, 6 33 S U — ,11 45= P.M. P.M.] A.M. p.M.] p.M. A. Padding ton gxr. 5 33 | 6 10 ill 451 j 3 30 2 30 !<'■ DOWN-WEEK DAYS. SUNDAY', ■P.M.] A.M.I A.M. lISiy'UA.M. |- A.M. A.M. Noon] P.M. P M.]A. Paddington dep. 9 1P| 112 0 5 30 11*20 llfJU l-^ (. 4 9 15 ]] 4. A.M. A.M. P.M. £ AM.if.Ji. Carmarthen dep 4 45 8 45 9 50 11 10 1 30 o 2" 4 46 5 0 — I — <J 20 Carmarthen June. 5 0 — — i0 1J () <•' — Sarnau — S 54 iO Ojll I 40 • — f 3S St. Clears 5 18 9 2110 8111 32 1 50] 5 2; 5 lt> y 18 9 Whitland 5 37 ^*10 23 12 20 2 5| 5 W 5 3*1 « Clvnderwen 5 511 9 2.5,10 3oj12 30 2 2u.. '-9 u 42. — « 51'1'i 9 Clavh,•SIOP Road — i\-M. 9 38 10 48U2 43 2 3«!P.M.| 5 40!. 5 />3 S 5| — 1 HAVERFORDWEST 6 109 25;« 5011 0il2 5o|2 50 4 Oj 5 50, 6 5 8 20ji0 So b 10 Johnston .JO 2619 36| jll 12| 1 l<ij3 5]4 10; G 3 6 18i S 32] — i> 2ii;i0 4> Milford |0 45:9 55j |ll 30j 1 3013 25j4 20! 6 20i 7 S 55 — New Milford 16 40|9 471 ]11 25} 1 25[3 2o( — o 15'. 0 30) [l_l_l.> 0 'Tliif Service will run from July 1st to Jruv 20th. and will then be sub$tiTr;d for Train nial-krd till S'-pt.fMber CLYNDERWKN A SU GOODWICK. a.m. p.m. p.m. a.ni. p.m. p, Clvnderwen d™ 10.45 2.35 5.50 Goodwick dop 9.15 J2.15 5.20 j Llanvcefn 10.55 2.45 G.O LcUerston „ 9.31 12.31 5.S6 MaenclochoL' „ H-6 2.56 6.11 Puncheston „ 9.46 12.46 5.51 I Rosebush 11.14 3.4 6.19 Rosebush „ 9.5S 12.5S -6.3 Puncheston „ 11.27 3.17 6.32 Maciicioehog „ 10.6 J.6 6j2 i L^tterSon 11.40 3.30 6.45 Llanjcefn „ 10.16 i.]6 #23 | Gootfwick 12.0 3-60 7-5 Clynderwen wr 10.30 1.30 i

-c- 21st. P.S. Phillips prove dthe case. John Evans, Waterloo Road, Hakin, was fined 10s. and costs for a similar offence in Waterloo Road on July 28th. P.C. Williams proved the case. Joseph Corkett, for a similar offence in Point Street, Hakin, on the previous night, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Under Age. Thomas Rees, Mason's Arms, Hubberston, was summoned for supplying intoxicating liquors to a little girl, named Annie lliby, under the age of 14 years without being in a properly sealed bottle. P.C. John proved the offence, which was admitted, but it was urged in mitigation that the cork had been forced as far into the bottle as possible.- Fined Is., no costs. Bad Language. Phineas Evans, Hill Street, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs for using bad language in Point Street. Hakin, on July 28th. P.C. Williams, who proved the case, said that de- fendant was not drunk. It appeared that another man had been associated with the offence, and that he had ben dealt with at a special court. Without Light. C. Cullam, gunner, South Hook Fort, was fined Is. without costs for riding a bicycle without a light on July 25th. School Attendance. In dealing with a number of school attend- ance cases the Bench expressed the opinion that there was no foundation for the charge that has been made against the School At- tendance Officers of using the police courts as a commission collecting courts. In the case of Robert Woodgate, Brook Avenue, Milford, defendant was ordered to pay costs, whilst the cases against John Bevans, Robert Street, Milford. David Lewis, Gellyswick, Edward Luke, and George James, Castle Pill, were adjourned.