The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

THE STOOL OF REPENTANCE. THE Radical leaders are lost in ampazement, like the native fakir whose tribe at length fail to respond to his incantations and charms. A great change has come over public opinion dui ag the last three years, and the old Radical war cries and menaces have been relegated to the limber of political jargon. Pembrokeshire has indeed joined nobly with the rest of the co-,iiitry, from London to St. David's, in the revolt against the Radical "clomination, which has ;ought to shut religion out of the schools, by crushing child and teacher. The present elections in Pembrokeshire, and throughout the country, have very special significance. For the first time the starvationist policy has been put to the test of an election, and although fur reasons which need not :)e enlarged upon here, many seats have unfortunately been left uncontested, where contests have taktn place there have been a succession of great Conservative victories. Seat after seat has been won; none have been lost. The "big majorities after the election three years ago have dwindled town to in- finitesimal proportions, and were :t- not for the Radical aldermen might soon disappear altogether. Churchpeople and Nonconformists r.ave alike combined to put an end to the scandal ct the star- vation of the Voluntary Schools, } s stat after seat slipped away from their grasp the Radical candidates hurled vain imprecations of "repent- ance and reaction" at the electors, bvt it was their own miscalculation which was at fault. Pub- lic indignation has at length become a torrential volume, too strong to be stemmed by Radical speeches. As we have stated, had every seat in Pembrokeshire been contested, the whole of the electors would have arisen in their might and ousted the starvationists, who ruined the education of the county under the guise of public policy, and with the sole object of placating the extremists of their j own party, the passive resistors. And there can be little doubt that had suitable candidates only been available the whole of Wales would have followed the example of Pembrokeshire. The mandate of the electors having been so wantonly abused by the Radical Caucus on the Pembroke- shire County Council has been handed over to the Conservative and Church party. The Radicals no longer represent the views of the eleotors of the county. The question has been asked, are the Voluntary Schools to receive a fair share of the rates, and the ratepayers have answered em- phatically in the affirmative. The Radicals may have the majority, and style themselves a popu- larly elected authority, but the Conservatives must see well to it that their destructive power is per- manently shattered, and that county and educa- tional affairs are administered with that sense of impartial justice and fair play all round, to 'which the Radical Caucus on the Pembrokeshire County Council have long been strangers.

Editorial Notes. With whatever desire to deal with the new Army Scheme of Mr. Secretary Haldane from an unselfish and non-party point of view, no critic can approach it without serious misgivings. The temperate but weighty criticism of Mr. Balfour justifies the assumption that while it is an ad- mirable scheme on paper there is grave reason to question how it will work in practice. The pro- posal involves the abolition of the three great branches of Militia, Yeomanry, and Volunteers, and the substitution of a homogeneous Territorial Army of 300,000 men. comprising fourteen divi- sions of Infantry, fourteen* brigades of Cavalry, and, so far as we can make out, nearly two hun- dred batteries of field Artillery. Mr. Haldane ex- pects by the stroke of his pen to turn the Militia, Yeomanry, and Volunteers into Territorials. We have yet to learn whether the Citizen Army is pre- pared to be so transformed. The conditions of the new Service will be much more onerous. The time and thought and work men freely give as Volunteers they may be unwilling or unable to give as soldiers serving under terms which-practically amounts to compulsion. In short the Minister is trying to apply the conditions of compulsory to the principles of voluntary service. Among other difficulties Mr. Balfour has pointed out those arising from the establishment of the bri- gades and divisions. Here again drastic compul- sion will have to be applied to secure a satisfac- tory result. Mr. Balfour also has grave doubts about the Artillery, whether the men will receive sufficient training to make them serviceable in the hour of need. Mr. Haldane has a brilliant idea of embodying the whole force for six months before it is required. This would be an admir- able arrangement if we could guarantee that an enemy would give us six months' time in which to prepare for war. On the contrary the very fact of our Home Army being only partially trained would induce the foe to use every effort to effect a surprise, and to strike swiftly and heavily, so as to dislocate and throw into hopeless confusion the arrangements wjiich work out so beautifully on paper. We are afraid that Mr. Haldane will -have to take time and think a little more before his scheme will be acceptable either to indepen- dent military experts or to the country. In the Navy, as in the Army Estimates, the Government has only been able to effect a reduc- tion by cutting down the effective strength of the service. The decrease of a million and a half is pnly obtained by a reduction of a thousand men in the personnel, and of £1,135,000 in the vote for shipbuilding. This can only be true economy if it be shown that superfluous men have been lop- ped off, and that we have been spending too much on shipbuilding. The latter point is the most urgent. In comparison the number of ships which it is proposed to lay down during the new finan- cial year is of less importance. The proposal is to commence two Dreadnoughts," or three if the Naval Powers fail to come to an understand- ing at the Hague Conference, one fast unarmoured cruiser, and twenty-nine small craft. This pro- gramme might be sufficient if the vessels were to be pushed on energetically. Altogether a little over eight millions is to be spent on shipbuilding, as against nine and a quarter millions in the year now drawing to a close. This means that there will be one-tenth less work in the coming year than in the current year. It looks very much as if we were reverting to the system of slow con- struction, which was the vice of naval adminis- tration until the Conservatives reformed it, and gave the impulse which has created the formidable Fleet the country now possess. It is gratifying to find that the Radical Government, despite its in- cessant denunciations of extravagance, can find no point either in the Navy or Army expenditure on which to effect reduction, except by lowering the standard of strength in either case. This is the strongest possible vindication of Conservative policy. The Education Bill introduced by Mr. McKenna is not likely to fare better than the Bill of last year. It reeks of injustice, which is rather more glaring than in the Birrell Bill, because the mask is torn off and the enmity of the Government to Church School fully revealed. Mr. Balfour suc- cinctly described it as a Bill to make Churchmen pay for the religious instruction of Nonconfor- mists, and at the same time to pay twice over for the religious instruction in their own schools. It is, in the first place, practically an endowment of Nonconformity at the expense of Church people. It is true that Nonconformists plausibly argue that Cowper-Temple religion is not the creed of any one of the sects. But, as Mr. Balfour pointed out with relentless logic, it is the religion which Nonconformists like and Church people do not like. For its own teaching in its own schools the Church has to pay twice over in this way. It has to pay, under the Bill, one-fifteenth of the teachers' salary, such proportion being deemed the cost of religious teaching. It is also required to continue giving its schools rent free to the State, and to maintain them in repair. This item alone pays for the cost of Church teaching many times over. The National Society has under its protection twelve thousand Church schools. The Church ha.s expended in building those schools, irrespective of the Government grant, a sum esti- mated at from fifteen to twenty miilions sterling. In ninety years it has spent on the education of children in this country, apart from State grants and endowments, fifty millions. All this is to go for: the schools are to be seized by the State; Church people are to pay for the religious teaching which Nonconformists desire, and they are to pay twice over for the teaching which Church people in Church schools. Is it surprising that Roman Catholics, who in this matter are to suffer equally with the Church, have declared war to the bitter end against the Bill?

Thursday, March 21st.-Moravian Bazaar at Temperance Hall. Thursday, April 4th.—Mr. Hugh J. Protheroe Thomas' Social Evening at St. Martin's Parish Hall. Further particulars will be given. Miss Sybil L. Dawkius, of Haylett Grange, for- merly a pupil at Tasker's High School, has suc- ceeded in passing the London Matriculation, with a view to a London degree. Mr. J. W. Philipps, M.P., who has recently suffered from an attack of influenza, acting on the advice of his doctor, has paired, and will not be in his place in the House of Commons for a week or two. Preaching on the Xew Theology the other Sun- day evening, a Pembrokeshire Pastor declared that the ordinary minister or clergyman was no more capable of discussing the Rev. R. J. Compbell's theological views than a child was of reading Plato. Phew! A volume, edited by Dr. Vyrnwy Morgan, of Car- diff, is about to make its appearance with the title, "Welsh leaders in the Victorian era." The article on Rev .Thomas Davies, D.D., is written by Dr. T. Witton Davies, of the University College, Bangor, who was for eleven years Dr. Davies' colleague at the Baptist College, Haverfordwest. The article is also to include a history of the College. On Monday, before Mr. Hugh Thomas, John Garmo, of Quay Street, was remanded in custody for a week on a charge of entering and breaking into the rag stores of Mr. Thomas Hill and steal- ing a bag containing white rags and another bag containing old stockings. Early on Friday morning, the discovery was made that a. building used as a wine cellar, situated at the rear of the White Hart Hotel, Tenby, was on fire. The fire brigade, with the aid of a plentiful supply of water, extinguished the fire, but not before damage had been done by the loss of a quantity of wines. The Benedictines of Caldy Island, near Tenby, published on St. David's Day an interesting illus- tratid pamphlet on the history of the island and the rule of the Order. Dr. Hermitage Day, vicar of Abbey Cwm Hir, and Dom Ached, the Abbot of Caldy, have contributed interesting articles on the history and purpose of the community. A local branch of the Amalgamated Shop Assistants' Union has been formed in Haverford- west, with Mr. D. J. Edmonds as chairman, Mr. James Owen (Commerce House), secretary, and Mr. Chris. Carter, treasurer. Up to the present some 25 members have joined the Union. At the Raverfordwest police court on Friday, hr- fore Dr. Griffith, a tramp named Patsy Burns was charged with having, in conjunction with another man whose name is unknown. stolen a brass panel value 30s., the property of John and Ann Barrah, of Rosemarket. The theft is alleged to have taken place between the 24th and 26th of February. Burns was remaudec1 tn custody uptil to-morrow.

St. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest. Sunday, March, 10th. 4th Sunday in Lent Holy Communion, 8.0 a.m. Matins, 11 a.m. Benedicite, Miller Hymns, 33, 34, 36, Evensong, 6 p.m. Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Bunnett; Hymns, 37, 478, 38, 477.

PEMBROKESHIRE AND HAVKRFOEDWKST INFIR- MARY.—Number of patients in the above institution for the week ending March 2nd, 16 admitted, 2 discharged, 2 outpatients, S4. GIFTS TO THK INFIRMARY DURING THE MONTH.— Papers, Miss Rllth Evans, Mrs Scott, Mrs Rees, Mrs Harold James, Mrs Stokes, Haroldston Cakes, Miss Williams, Hill Lane, Mrs Daw kins, Haylett Grange; Bottles, Miss Evans, Hill Street, MriJ Greenish, The Grove. The sudden death has occurred of Mr. Thomas Owen, 9, High Street, Narberth, chemist. Mr. Owen, who was formerly a manager at Taunton, came to Narberth last Michaelmas, taking over the business of Mr. B. Havard. Mrs. Owen, noticing her husband was ill, went for a doctor, and upon her return found he had passed away. The deceased, who was about 35 years of age, leaves a widow and one young child. Brass dialed, long-cased clocks are now the rage. It is no unusual sight in some places to see a cart load of old grand-father clocks being brought to the train. It seems a shame that these trea- sures from the old farmhouses should be thus carted away wholesale, their places to be filled by German rubbish; for the old clock makers of the Welsh borders were master craftsmen. A selection of clocks by the old Welsh makers would make an interesting addition to our National Museum. A parish meeting was held in the Schoolroom at Llangwm on Saturday evening, Mr. Joseph Warlow, of Hook, presiding. The following coun- cillors were elected :-Messrs. W. Havard (Hook), William James, junior (Hook), James Brock (Hook), Howard Linch (Llangwm Road), William Allen (Nash), William John (Llangwm), William John (Rose Cottage, Llangwm), James Brock (Llangwm), John Morgan (Llangwm), and John Brown (Llan- gwm). A poll was demanded, but as there were not the requisite number of supporters, the gentle- men named were declared elected. With the ex- ception of Mr. William James, Mr. William John (Rose Cottage), and Mr. James Stokes. All those elected were members of the old Council. At a meeting of the Privy Council held at Buckingham Palace on Friday the King signified approval by "pricking" the list of the selection of sheriffs to serve in England (except Cornwall and Lancashire) and in Wales during the ensuing year. The following are the local appointments:- Pembrokeshire: Herbert Clarke Lewis, of Hean Castle, Saundersfoot, Esq. Cardiganshire: John Lynn Thomas, of Stadmore, Cardigan, Esq., C.B. Carmarthenshire: Godfrey Evan Schaw Protheroe Beynon, of Trewern, Whitland, Esq. The Lord Bishop of St. David's conducted a confirma- tion service at Fishguard Parish Church on Tuesday. At Cardiff yesterday Mr J. W. Philipps' Alderman (ridden by I. Anthony) won the St. Nicholas Novices' Hurdle Race of X40. The annual report of the Pembrokeshire Branch of the Welsh Industries Association for the year ending 28th February states that the branch had a stall, presided over by Countess Cawdor, at the annual sale at Hyde Park House in May last. The income of the branch, including a balance of 1.58 from 1905-6, amounted to £ 136 and the balance carried forward is £68 10s 3d. Mrs Owen Philipps, Amroth Castle is the Honorary Secretary of the branch. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.-A match took place on Saturday last between St. Thomas Reading Room and Priory 1st, ending in a win for the latter by 2 goals to nil. Hilyer John, an old Milford United adding the two, which were impossible for Nicholas to stop.-St. Thomas turned out yesterday against the Drummers Wilts. Regiment, an evenly contested game ended in a draw of 2 goals each. An old chronicler relates a story concerning Carew Castle, in Pembrokeshire, which in the light of modern events, is amusing. Two gentleman who were busy compiling a work on the castles of the county visited Carew, but they. unfortunately roused the suspicion of the countryfolk in Pembrokeshire, who took them to be spies sent by Napoleon. Though the suspicion was entirely unfounded, resentment was of such a character that the visitors had to take to their heels out of the village without making the intended inspection. MILITARY.—Second Lieut. Morgan on transfer from the Pembroke Royal Garrison Artillary Militia, has been appointed to a commission in the regular service and jcins the 1st Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment. Capt. Beddoe has been promoted substantive major in the 1st (Pembroke) V.B. Welsh Regiment and appointed junior field officer in the corps. The Pembroke Imperial Yeomonary. commanded by Col. F. C. Meyrick, C.B. will train the camps at Penally from 21st May to 7th of June. The annual inspection of the Regiment will as at present arranged take place on the 6th June. Several names have been prominently mentioned in connection with the chairmanship of the new London County Council, says the Daily 7 elegraph. It is taKen for granted that the Municipal Reformers will endeaveur to secure a chairman of wide experience and high stand- ing, and Lord Cawdor finds much favour, if he would accept the position. His reputation as a man of business and an expert administrator is admitted universally. For ten years he was chairman of the Great Western Railway Company, and subsequently he served as First Lord of the Admiralty. Lord Cawdor sat in the House of Commons for over eleven years as member for Carmarthenshire. He is already a member of the Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire County Councils. WEST WALES SANATOUIUM.—At a meeting of the Llanelly Urban District Council, Mr D. R. Edmunds in the chair, Mr Richard Guest's notice of motion to peti- tion the cojnty council to levy a halfpenny rate in aid of the consumption sanatorium was again discussed. The Chairman said that it seemed to him that they were not much nearer to a solution of the difficulty. The objection he had was to joint control. He objected to the expenditure of public money unless there was public Ciiitrol. Mr Nathan Griffith pointed out that each association was to contribute £25 per annum before they were entitled to representation. They had already contributed money without sending a single repre- sentative to the governing body. They were asked to contribute £ 500, or ±'25 per annum, but the working man could not afford thai, and, therefore, would not be able to send a. representative. The sanatorium would be converted into an ordinary hospital if it was found out that it was not the proper treatment for tuberculosis They had put the limit beyond what the working classes could contribute, and everyone could see that there was class legislation. Mr D. J. Davies seconded the motion and it was lost by the casting-vote of the chairman. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Haverfordwest Board of Guardians was held in the Board Room, on Wednesday, when Mr. T. Llewellin occupied the chair, and there vaere also present: Messrs. Charles Hewis, T. Bateman, J. Watts, W. George James, W. R. Lewis, J. C. Bowen, George Davies, S .W. Dawkins, W. Thomas, Henry Lewis, W. Howell Walters, W. J. Owen, John Thomas, James Rees, Joseph Roberts, T. Baker, John Thomas, J. P. Sinnett, Warren Davies, J. S. Roberts, John Davies, J. T. Fisher, J. Fergusson, T. P. Gwyther, W. Cole, John Bowen, K. Palmer, J. T. LI. Davies, S. T. Williams, Watts Williams, Archdeacon Hilbers, the Revs. Henry Evans, W .H. Walters, T. Mathias, and J. J. Evans. -An order was received from the local Govern- ment Board creating Fishguard an urban district, and to come into operation on April 1st.—A resolu- tion was received from the Pontypool Union with reference to a case which was recently heard in the Appeal Court, when the decision was given that a married woman with a separate estate is not liable for the support of her parents. The Guardians had sued a married woman, and judg- ment had been given against them. They now asked the Haverfordwest Guardians to support the resolution on the subject, and forward to the Local Government Board and the Royal Commission on Poor Laws.—Mr. J. S. Roberts said every married woman who had a separate estate to her husband should be liable to contribute to the sup- port of her parents.-The Rev. Henry Evans: She has no vote.—Mr. W. Howell Walters thought they ought to forward the resolution to the authorities named, who were quite the proper people to deal with it.—This was agreed to.-It was also decided to hold the revision on Saturday, and that the Medical Officer of Realth be requested to forward his book.-The District Council considered in com- mittee the appointment of a joint medical officer of health, a letter having been received from the Local Government Board sanctioning the pro- posals. The wreck of H.M.S. Montagu has been purchased frrm tbe Government bv the Cornish Salvage Association who are at present making the necessary preparations at Limdv with a view to the dismantling of the ill-fated battleship. It is expected that the work of breaking up the vessel will extend over a period of two or three years. PRESENTATION TO Miss LIVEKMORES.—At the Girls National School, Barn Street, Haverfordwest, on Thurs- day, afternoon, Miss Livermore, the headmist ress, who has retired after thirty-six year-: devoted to teaching, was presented with a gold expanding bracelet with watch attached, an umbrella, and several smaller articles, in I recognition of her services, subscribed for by the school managers, the teaching staff, the girls in the school and their parents.—Among those present at the presentation were Mr E. Eaton Evans (chairman of the managers} Archdeacon Hilbers (school correspondent), Mr L Roberts, Rev. James Phillips (managers), Rev. J. H Davies (vicar of St. Mary's), and Mr James Foord.- Archdeacon Hilbers said that during Miss Livermore's long connection with the school, by her ability and the conscientious discharge of her duties she bad won the respect and esteem of the managers, the kindly friend- ship of the teaching staff, and also of the children and their parents.-He had been asked by the managers, teachers, and children to make a presentation to the retiring headmistress, to show their love and esteem for her, and they hoped that her quiet retirement from work would lead tJ her being fully restored to h ealth. Amid the applause of the company, the Archdeacon then handed the artieles named to Miss Livermore.—Mr Eaton Evans also paid a tribute to Miss Livermore's work at the school. It was undoubtedly true that the school reports bad invariably been excellent and he expressed the hope that Miss Livermore would soon be restored to health. (Applause).—Rev. James Phillips said that Miss Livermore bad been among them Romany yearj as a teacher, first at the Board school and then at the National school, that it might seem almost an impertiuence to pronounce auy eulogy upon her services.—Rev. J. H. Davies also added his testimony to the useful work accomplished by Miss Livermore.-In acknowledging the presentation, Miss Livermore said that without having received those gifts she would never forget that school, for she had spent the best years of her life there. She would always treasure that lovely watch nnd bracelet, and they would remind her of the goodwill which prompted the giving of them. She added that she was not going away from the town and that there was no need of her to say a final good.byc.-The articles preseuted to Miss Livermore were supplied bv Mr Mnnt.

I BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS. BIRTHS. On the 1st inst., to the Rev. tewis Hermann and Edith Margaret Tiarks, a. daughter (Winefride Edith). On the 23rd inst., at Milford Road, in this town, the wife of Mr Edward Berrigan, of a. daughter (still-born) MARRIAGES. On the 5t,h inst., at the Church of St. Martin, by the Rev. C. Martin Phelps, vicar, Florence, daughter of James Thomas, J.P., of Rock House, Haverfordwest, to Francis Daniel, son of William Phillips, Cwmwdyg, St. David's. At home Wednesday and Thursday, April 3rd and 4th. No Cards. DEATHS. On the 26th ult., at 9, Warwick Road, Clara the sixth daughter of the late Richard Morris and Martha Lloyd, deeply mourned by her sorrowing sisters. On the 3rd inst, at 34, Grafton Terrace, Haverfordwest, Harriett, the beloved wife of James Dare Baker, in her 57th year. On the 5th inst., at Merlin's Bridge, Mr John Elliott aged 81 years. On the 5th inst., at the Workhouse, Haverfordwest, Thomas Thomas, formerly of the Spirit Vaults, Old Bridge.

Fashionable Wedding. PHILLIPS-THOMAS. A quiet, but extremely pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Martin's Church, Haverfordwest, on Tuesday morning, when Mr. Francis D. Phillips, of Market Street, second son of Mr. William Phillips, of Cwmwdig, St. David's, led to the altar Miss Florence Thomas, eldest daughter of Mr. James Thomas, J.P., Rock House, and 9, Victoria Place, Haverfordwest. The church was crowded with the friends of the contracting parties, who are well known and highly esteemed locally. Miss Florence Thomas has especially endeared her- self to a wide circle of friends, so that congratu- lations were general that this charming lady was not to leave her native town on her marriage. The joy of the poor people of the neighbourhood to whom Miss Thomas has for years been a regular lady bountiful in times of trouble and sickness that they were not to lose their friend in need, was quite pathetic. Amongst the most treasured of the valued and costly presents were the little brown teapots and glassesgiven to the bride by the cottagers, after being perhaps purchased with the widow's mite." Amongst those present in the church were Mrs. Hopkinson, sister, and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Protheroe Thomas, brother and sister- m-law of the bride. The bride looked exceedingly handsome in a dress of white silk and eolienne, trimmed with old lace and opaline berthe, and a white picture hat, with long ostrich plumes and S1L 1 She carried a bouquet of white lilies and white heather for "luck," and she also wore a posy of natural orange blossoms, sent for the auspicious occasion direct from the Riviera She was given away by her father. As the wedding was as quiet as possible the bride was unattended by bridesmaids. The best man was Mr. William Henry Ph.lhps, the bridegroom's brother. The R^vC^M °pleTn-VVa/S perfonned by the vicar. Rev C. M. Phelps Professor Price, I.S.M., presided at the organ, and whilst the wedding party were in the church played Elgar's "Salut d'armour" a march by Smart, and at the conclusion of the service Mendelsohn's "Wedding March." There was no reception, and after the service the bride and bridegroom left for London. The bride's travelling costume was a grey tailor built dress, velvet and spring flowers. The wedding and going TtH7 TheSSfn W6re made by Commerce House, Ltd The following 1S a list- of the wedding pre- sents, which were both numerous and costly. pendant"00"1 t0 Bride~Pia™, gold necklet and Mother—Household linen, etc. Father—Cheque. Miss Taiie Lloyd, Barii Street-Antique mirror, woo Ue plates. Mr. and Mrs. Greg—Cheque. Manag?menY.rS- T' EiKh-"M's- Boon's Domestic Father-Blue china. Mr. Rhys Birch—Antique silver tongs. Miss Blanche Birch-Sheffield plate ctndlesfieks. and stand r06' Hlldersley—1Silver sauce boat Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Rees-Table cloth. Miss Adclie Vaughan Thomas—Satin eider down. Mr. and Mrs. Berridge Gaskell—Entree dish. bowlSS PopehiU—Cut glass and silver rose Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence—Biscuit box. Mrs. Boad-en-Honiton collar. An old Friend—Table silver. Mr. Christmas-Mounted fox brush. Mr« p ?uMvPs~?^ver gyPh°n holder, box Picton Phillips—Ebony and silver twine Dr. and Mrs. Oliphant Goldie-Case of silver spoons and tongs. holder ^S*ey Silver and glass patent candle Mrs. and Miss Codd-Afternoon tea cloth. Mr. and Mrs. Fraser-Pair of sketches by Nichol- son. J Mr. and Mrs. A. Howard-Sheffield plate candle sticks, and silver snuffers and tray. Mrs. Inglis, Guernsey—Chenille table cover. Bensley Inglis, Guernsey—Pair boar's tusks. Miss Edith Davies—Painted table centre. Miss Marie Davies-Original painting. Miss Gibson, London-Silver mustard pot and spoon. The Rev. and Mrs. Nicholson Jones-Case of pudding servers. Mrs. Tennant- Hand worked supper cloth. Father—Silver table spoons. Mother—Silver tea spoons. Mrs. Ceiriog Hughes-Silver cream jug. Mrs. Griffit s-Kitchen bowls and spoons. Miss GrIffiths-Glass dish and basin. Miss M. Griffiths-Pie dishes, etc. (13 pieces). Mrs. Griffiths-Tea pot. Cook at Rock House—Two Japanese trays, 12 glass tumblers, luncheon dish, and water bottles. Mrs. Watkins-Pair vases. Miss Augusta Davies-Two Rouen vases. Miss Katie Thomas-Silver tea tray. Dr., Mrs. and Miss John-Silver triple luncheon dish. Dr. and Mrs. Greenish—Silver hot water jug. Mr. and Mrs. Fraser-Engraving, The ITorse Fair." Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Harmeston-cheque. Mr. T. Y. Lewis-Oriental bowl. Mr. and Mrs. Protheroe-Case of fish knives and forks. Dr. A. Holland Wade—Egyptian scarf. Mr. White, Uzmaston—Silver gilt cream and sugar stand. Miss Davies, Tower Hill—Old Dresden china centre piece. Mrs. Wilson and family-Silver candle sticks. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Phillips—Chipp'endale mirror. Mr. Hugh Saunders-Old Worcester cup and saucer. Mr. Wright-, Normanhurst—Silver muffin dish. Mrs. Bishop-Pair old Worcester dishes. Mr. and Mrs. David Evans—Benares tray. The Staff at 9, Victoria Place-A very handsome eight day clock. Mr. and Mrs. J. Rogers-Silver muffin dish. Mr. and Mrs. Robert George—Silver Tenby" milk ins. Mr. George Jones—Tea tray. Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan-Oak tea tray. Mr. Say—Case of silver tea spoons. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkinson—Silver bread basket. Hugh and Cecil—Case of pie servers. Mr. and Mrs. G. Davies-Cheque. Miss Macmullin-Cake d'yleys. Miss Katie Thomas—Plush and satin bag. Mrs. Tamlvn and Mrs. T. H. Thomas—Crochet and drawn thread tea cloth. Rev. J. H. and Mrs. Davies-Silver table lamp. Miss Katie Thomas-Worked tray cloths. Miss Ward, Belfast—Case Georgian" fruit spoons. Mrs. Marrett Simpson—Egg frame and spoons. Mr. and Mrs. George Davies—Plated fern pot. A Carmarthen Friend—Toast rack. Mrs. Keppel Palmer—Brocaded cushion. "Housekeeper" at Hyde Park Mansions—Silver pickle fork. Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd—Silver travelling clock. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Milford-Silver mounted scent, bottle. Mr. and Mrs. Scott.-Benares flower pot. Mr. and Mrs. G. Harries-toilet set. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Popehill-Set of vases. Miss Nellie Thomas-Crochet and linen tray cloth and doyley. Mr. and Mrs. Saies—Cake knife. Miss M. J. Harries-Pair of glass dishes. Mrs. Phillips, Carmarthen-Silver and glass jam stand. Miss Huzzey—Turquoise ear-rings. Rev. C. M. Phelps-Picture, "The Stack Rock and Birds." Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warlow-Complete service of table cutlery. Mr. John Rees—A cheque. Mrs. Jones, Llangwm—Pair cups and saucers. ( Mr. Vincent Evans, London—Picture, Wedded. Dr. and Mrs. H. Williams-Silver salver. Misses Williams-Set of silver boot hooks and shoe lifts. Mrs. James—Claret glasses. Mrs. Victor Higgon—Silver mounted "Dutch" decanter. An old Friend-Silver sugar tongs. Mr. W. Protheroe Warlow-Cake knife. Mrs. May, Bridestowe-Silver gilt dish and spoons. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Green—Queen Anne teapot. Mr. Arthur Hamnet-Old Spode dishes. Mr. and Mrs. Cox—Case of fruit spoons. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jones-Silver marmalade and preserve stand. Mr. and Mrs. W. Dixon—Afternoon tea cloth. Mr. J. 0. Morgan—Glass and silver salad bowl. Mrs. Ann Brown, 9, Victoria Place-Antique tea caddy. Rev. Akrill and Mrs. Jones-Glass and silver cruets. Mr. Morris, Robeston—Cheque. Commerce House, Ltd.—Table cloth. Mr .and Mrs. Francis, Myrtle Hill—Case salt cellars. Mr. Keatts Wilson-Silver cake basket. Mr. Dawkins, Hillside-Silver handle umbrella. Miss Blanche Edwards-Table centre. Mrs. Devonald Edwards-Russian embroidery. Mrs. Bird-Crochet lace. Misses Lewis—Tea cosy. Mrs. Robinson-Tea cosy. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jones-Silver confiture stands. Mrs. Lewis and daughters, Crundale House- Velvet table centre. Miss Rees, Hill Street—Preserve dish. Mr. Bird-Old blue cup and saucer. Miss Coome-Old butter fork and knife. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen John—Vases. Misses Scale, Milford-Case Apostle spoons. Mr. and Mrs. John, Johnston-Pickle frame. Mrs. William Way, Hull-Large copper kettle. Mrs. and Miss Baker, the Havens, case of salt cellars. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Protheroe Thomas—Chip- pendale bureau. Mr. George Christmas-Six engraved glasses and china triple dish. Mrs. Bland-Silver salver. Mrs. Tinworth Smith, London-Peach velvet cushion. Mif. and Mrs. Bayly Matthews-Case of salt cellars. Mr. Randle Dawkins—Fitted tea basket. TO BRIDEGROOM. Bride to Bridegroom—Travelling rug, etc. Do. do. Gold scarf pin. Father and Mothers-Cheque. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Trevigan-Cheque. Mr. T. M. Phillips, Castle Square-Cheque. Mr. William Phillips (brother)—Grandfather's clock and screen. Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas-Gold watch. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Wolfsdale-Oak and silver stationery cabinet. Mr. and Mrs. John Evans-Case of fish knives and forks. Mr. and Mrs. George Griffiths, Pointz Castle- Biscuit box. Miss Marie Davies-Pen and ink sketch. Mr. W. John and family-Silver cake basket. Mr. and Mrs. Llewhelyn Meyler—Case of dessert silver grape scissors and servers. lock Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, Portfield-Clock and barometer. Mr. and Mrs. Mabberley Phillips, Enfield-Case of silver spoons and tongs. Mrs. Thomas, The Walk, Cardiff-Case dessert knives and forks. Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies-Shell butter dish. Mr. and Mrs. Rees, Clegyr-Teneriffe table centre. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rees, Mynydd-ddu—Silk and lace table centres. Madame Victor de Berensberg—Book, illustrated by A. Forestier. Miss Elsie Evans, Market Street-Original paint- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Rudbaxton-Set of carvers. Mr. Price Davies-Case of silver salt cellars. Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Jones, Abermule-Silver fish carvers. Mr. Sertit Ev»u6—Fair of pictures. Mr. J. Hetherwick, Manchester—Hammered brass coal box. Miss Llewellin, Court House-Pair of vases. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas-Butter dish and kuife. Mr. Seth Griffiths-Amber cigarette holder in silver case. Mrs. Lewis and family, Picton Place-Footstool. Mr. Arthur Rose-Silver sugar bowl. Mr. Llewellyn Lloyd Pugh-Silver ink stand. Messrs. Phillips and Wilkiiis-Cage serviette rings. Mr. Bisley Munt-Sugar sifter. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones-Hot water jug. Mr. R. L. Morgan-Glass and silver butter dish. Mrs. Hopkinson-Prayer book. Messrs. Rees and Roberts-Toast rack. Mrs. Phillips, Froghall-Ink bottle and old china. Mr. Mrs. and Miss Thomas-Piano lamps. Mr. and Mrs. J. Llewellin Phillips, Cleddau House—Jam dish and spoon. Mrs. Davies and Miss Evans-Biscuit barrel. Mi:, and Mrs. Jenkins, 32, Bridge Street-Cake knife. Mr. J. Adams—Butter knife. Mr. and Mrs. John-Butter knife. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gwyther-Silver biscuit box. Mr. and Mrs. John-Copper brush and tray.

HOW THE RADICALS LOST THE ELECTION. THEIR OWN EXPLANATION OF THEIR DEFEAT. Inspired from authoritative Radical sources in Haverfordwest and the county, the "South Wales Daily News" states:- The moral effect of the elections will be. con- siderable, but if it succeeds in making the Liberals overhaul their party machinery and in infusing a little more enthusiasm into their ranks it will have accomplished a useful purpose. "As the were announced, and it was found that rter seat was gone over to the other side, Liberals began to be alarmed, and to inquire into the reason of this great reaction. They declined to be warned beforehand. In our first article on the elections we alluded to the fact that the Liberal Three Hundred had not thought the occasion sufficiently important to call a party meeting; we referred to the splendid organisation of the Conservatives, and to the grow- ing tendency of the Liberals not to take the con- test seriously. Since the last general election the Conservatives had been making elaborate prepara- tions for this campaign, proceeding on the lines of forming district associations, which were affiliated in a central association. It is these dis- trict associations which have nearly succeedea in returning a Conservative County Council, and which will ,unless there is some corresponding activity on the part of Liberals, make a material difference in the next Parliamentary election for the county. There are no district Liberal associa- tions, and the Liberal Three Hundred, while it contains excellent Liberals and is fairly represen- tative of Liberalism, has no democratic basis. "Various causes have contributed to the defeat, but the chief cause is undoubtedly the superior party organisation of the Conservatives. Their agent, Mr. Richards, who was previously in Mid- Glamorgan division, turned his extensive experi- ence of electioneering to good advantage. It is in Mid. and South Pembrokeshire, where the English or Flemish element is strongest, that the Liberals have been beaten badly, but the al- leged starving of the nort-provideel schools has had little effect on the results. There are some Liberals who thought. that a strong opposition would be for the better government of the county, and this time they voted for the Conservative. The St. Thomas (Haverfordwest) Division should have been retained for the Liberals. Feel- ing that the seat was safe Liberal duplicate voters were sent into other divisions, and the result was that Mr. Isaiah Reynolds, J.P., was in a minority of six."

♦ RESULTS OF 1904 ELECTIONS. Haverfordwest (St. Mary's)— t Rev. J.Phinips(R.). 264 o Hugh Saunders (U.) 230 g a Majority.M. 34 ti Haverfordwest (St. Thomas)- 1. Reynolds (R.) 204 E. Reid (U.) 103 W. McKenzie (C.) 2 Majority. 101 Haverfordwest (Prendergast)- W. T. Davies (R.). 188 E. White 116 Majority 72 Haverfordwest (Hamlets)— O. H. S. Williams (U.) 99 T. Lewis (R.) 83 Majority 16 Milford Haven— Dr. G .Griffith (R.) 408 Anthony Stokes (U.) 91 Majority. 317 Steynton— R. Cole (R.) 180 J. T. Fisher (U.) 157 Majority 48 Tenby (45)— C. W. R. Stokes (U.) 193 C. F. Egerton Allen (R.) 145 Majority. 48 Tenby (44)— C. J. Williams (U.) 193 J. Davies (R.) 125 Majority. 76 Fishguard- W. L. Williams (R.) 268 J. C. Yorke (U.) 139 Majority 129 Pembroke Dock (32)— W. Grieve (R.) 151 T. Brown (U.) 123 Majority 28 Pembroke Dock (34)— W. Robinson (R.) 221 G. Mason (R.) 107 Majority 114 Johnston and Llangwm— Rev. Jenkyn James (R.) 183 G. P. George (U.) 100 Majority 83 Ambleston— Mr. James Harries (R.) 228 Mr. C. Mathias (U.) 116 Majority. 112 Camrose- Mr. W. J. Canton (R.) 169 Mr. A. W .Massy (U.) 75 Majority 94 • Pembroke Dock— J. Hutchings (U.) 182 W. Phillips (R.) 170 Majority 12 Cilgerran- J. George (R.) 180 J. V. Colby (U.) 142 Majority. 38 Lampeter Velfrey- Ll. Rees (R.) 216 W. Richards (R.) 56 Majority ISO Manorbier— T. Llewellin (R.) 145 W. G. Parcell (U.) 126 Majority 19 Amroth— J. C. S. Glanville (U.) 154 Colonel Ivor Philipps (R.) 139 Majority 15 St. Issells— W. Lawrence (R.) 192 C. H. Vickerman (U.) 152 Majority 40

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE PKMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS will meet on Monday, lltli inst., at Robeston Wathen, and on Thursday, 14th inst., at the Race Course; each day at 10.45. MR SEYMOUR ALLEN'S HOUNDS will meet on Tuesday, 12th inst at Coedcanlas, and on Friday, 15th inst., at Carew each day at 12. THE TIVYSIDE FOXIIOUKDS will meet on Monday, lltb inst., at Drefach, Velindre, and on Thursday, 14th inst., at Pantyderi Gate each day at 11. THE CARMARTHENSHIRE. HOUNDS will meet on Tuesday, 12th inst., at Trelech Village, and on Friday, 15th inst., at Bronwydd Arms each day at 11.

Guardians and District Councillors Yesterday was the nomination day for the Haver- fordwest Board of Guardians and the Haverford- west Rural District Council. The following are the candidates in the contested divisions :— Hayscastle- G. M. Harries, Rhyndaston. Francis Thomas, Commercial Hotel, Ford. J ordanstoll- Thomas Perkins, Hendrewen. *H. Wathen Thomas, Jordanston. Llanwnda (Two seats)- *J. C. Bowen, Penrhiw. Arthur Davies, Goodwick. Edward Perkins, Penysgwaun. David Reynolds, Penysgwaine. Llanychaer- Benjamin James, Panteg. John Sambrook, Clyr. Pontfaen— D. J. Evans, Pontfaen Vicarage. J. S .Evans, Tyeanol Stores. St. David's (Two Seats)- J. W. Davies, Trecwm. E. G. Martin, Trehenllan. E. P. Mathias, Grove Hotel. L. B. Rees, Mynydd-du. *S. J. Watts Williams, Menai. St. Ishmaels- *John Bowen, St. Ishmael's Castle. Thomas Perkins, Sandy Haven. St. Lawrence- John Bowen, St. Lawrence Rectory. *W. J. Reynolds, Trewilian. Joseph Roberts, Newton West. Steynton (Two Seats)— *J. T. Fisher, Denant. F. P. Gwyther, Ford. G. W. Scale, Annikell. Lewis Williams, Tiers Cross. Talbenny (One Guardian)— Herbert Gibby, Talbenny Hall. *K. L. Palmer, Haverfordwest. Fishguard (Election two Guardians for Fishguard North)— W. Cuthbert Thomas, Penrcllr House. Walter J. Vaughan, Castle Hill. Whitchurch- *W. B. Evans, Llanungar Fawr. Sampson T. Williams, Solva.

Entertainment. A Band of Hope entertainment was held in the Upper Chapel, Prendergast, on Wednesday. evening. The chair was taken by Mr. J. O. Morgan, who in a brief address urged the importance of the Band of Hope movement, and the necessity of giving the children sent there sound temper- ance instruction. While the religious bodiies showed a certain amount of aloofness, or remained idle spectators, the movement grew apace, and in the years that are to come we shall reap the re- ward of our present labour in the cause of tem- perance, when the boys and girls of to-day will be the temperance and political leaders of the future. It therefore behoves us to be up and doing lest the continued reign of strong drioak be unduly prolonged by our apathy or indoletnce. An excellent miscellaneous programme was gone through as follows :-Chorus, "Tie on: the ribbon of blue"; recitation, Master Willie Phillips; recitation, Miss Laura James; recitartion, Miss Annie Williams; recitation, Master John Hughes; chorus, A song for the temperance army'; recitation, Miss Myfanwy Hughes; solo, Miss Bessie Davies; recitation, Master Bertie Mor- gan; recitation, Miss Florrie Watts; action song, the Boys; recitation, Mr. James Rees; recitation, Miss Kitty James; solo, Miss Bessie Davies; reotita- tion, Miss Clara Owen; recitation, Miss Nellie James; chorus, "To all you ladies yet unwed"; recitation, Miss M. A. James; chorus, "A h'()st with banners." Miss Garnon made an excellent

♦ Local Will. MR. J. WORTHINGTON, J.P., GLYNYMEL. Mr. John Worthington, J.P., of Glynymel, one of the best known agriculturists and sportsmen in South Wales, famous as a breeder of South Wales black cattle, and a keen preserver of game, and owner of a kennel of very good dogs, formerly interested in the Cheshire Salt Mines, and formerly of Leamington, who died on the 27th September last, aged 87 years, left estate of the gross value. of £40,510 3s., with net personalty of <632,485 17s. 6d. Probate of his will dated the 4th May, 1906, with a codicil of the 23rd July, 1905, has been granted to Mr. James Charles Ycrke, of Langton; Mr. James Thomas, of Haverfordwest, estate agent; and Mr. Francis Durrand Hunt, of The Manor House, Brampton, Oxford, to each of whom for their services the testator bequeathed £300. Mr. Worthington bequeathed £2,000 to his brother William Worthington, P,50 each to Thomas Inee i Webb-Bowen, his sons and grandchildren, £ 1,000 5 to Captain Charles Wyndham, £2,000 each to his. I nieces Rosalind, Florence, and Beatrice Chambers, £ 2,000 each to his nephews Robert, Ernest, and f Henry Chambers, ZESOO to J. W. Quilter, manager t, of the London and Provincial Bank at Pembroke; Z500 to his godson Worthington Langton Yorke,. j £500 to his godson John Adrian Swete, £ 4,000 to- be held in trust for Jessy Fanny Norton, P,200 to the Pembrokeshire and Haverfordwest Infirmaryr £ 1,000 to his housekeeper Adelaide Wilson, £ 50 to j his jockey John Thomas, £ 50 to his groom David j Thomas £ 50 to his housemaid Bridget Roberts,, j £ 50 to his gamekeeper Joe Davies, and to each. 1 other servant of two years' service he bequeathed J £ 10. He bequeathed £ 200 for keeping in order j his grave and the graves of certain of his relatives. i and he left his Curcoed estate in trust for John Arthur Owen. Subject to other legacies and specific bequests the testator left the residue of his estate to his said nephew Robert Chambers.

♦ SHIP A MASS OF FLAMES. A fierce fire took pIal' on board the stearoer Ella Sayer, of Newcastle, in Sunderland Docks on Thursday. It broke out about 6 a.m. amoiagst the coals in the bunkers, and in spite of the efforts of the crew quickly spread to the cargo of esp arto grass. River and borough fire engines were in attendance, but by noon the fire was uncfcjj- trallable, and it was decided to scuttle the ship.

CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editor o! the Pembrokeshire Herald." Sir,—I shall be obliged if you will allow me through the medium of your newspaper to call the attention of the Board of Conservators to the manner in which the Eastern Cleddau is denuded of fish long before the season comes in. The con- dition of the weir at Llawhaden enables the poacher to spear the fish as they go up, there being a stop four yards up the salmon glide, on the side next to the field, where the ground is beaten quite bare of grass, and covered with fish scales, spawn, and match ends. Barbed wire was fixed in this place at one time, and was a protec- tion while it remained. There are also three sets of nets on the river, which are drawn every night. Under these conditions it is useless for an angler to take out a license. The only fish that have been caught with the rod are 3 and 41bs; they had evidently gone through the net. I do not think anyone ought to be allowed to use the net above the head of tide water. It appears to me a great shame that this wanton destruction, by a few men and boys between Canaston and Gelly, should be allowed year after year to spoil one of the best rivers in Wales, and debar the legitimate sportsman of the pleasure of taking a salmon with rod and line.—I am, sir, Yours very truly, ANGLER. 5th March, 1907.

TENBY, MR. F. B. MASON AND THE TENBY CORPORATION. Mr. F. B. Mason, of the Tenby Observer," has announced in his paper his determination to at- tend the next meeting of the Tenby Town Council, and challenge the Corporation to enforce the reso- lution they passed on Monday of last week, ex eluding him from their meetings until he can satisfy them as to his ability to write shorthand. Mr. Mason will have an early opportunity of put- ting the matter to the test, as we understand the Town Council meet On Monday next at the usual hour, 11 o'clock. A good deal of interest is felt in the matter by the public, who are anxious to see the outcome. Mr. Mason expresses himself as confident that he will win, while the Corpora- tion are understood to be equally certain that they have the power to carry out their resolution. On Saturday last, while conducting an auction sale, Mr. Mason gave the proper French names of some of the articles before putting them under the ham- mer. He highly amused the company by remark- ing that they could see if he didn't know short- hand he could speak French.

Caldey Island. BENEDICTINES AND THEIR VISITOE8 The Abbot of Caldey writes as follows :—" During the coming year you will no doubt receive enquiries from visitors wishing to cross to Caldey, and I think it may save trouble to all concerned if you will kindly give them the following particulars As the island was purchased for the purpose of securing a retiied and quiet home for the Benedictine Community, it will be readily understood, that, without wishing to be discourteous, the brethren do not want to be disturbed by the continual arrival of visitors. It is therefore asked that all who wish to land on Caldey should first of all obtain a written permission from the Abbot. (1) Those who come in boats of their own hiring may land on the slip, and, keeping to the main road, go straight to the lighthouse and back. No pic-nics can be allowed without special permission from the Abbot, and vfsitors are requested to keep to the main road, and not sit about on the beach. Should these visitors wish to see anything else on the island, application to be made to the Guest Master. (2) Those visitors who wish to do so will be allowed to use the Caldey steamer Firefly to Caldey and back. A charge of 2s. per bead (payable to the captain) is made towards the upkeep of the steamer. Those who cross over by the Firefly will be met by the Guest Master, and will be shown the various objects on the island. Application for permission to laud on Caldey, and for tickets for the Caldey boat, to be made to the Reverend the Father Abbot, Isle of Caldey. This permission should be brought to the island and produced when asked for by the Abbot's representative."

NARBERTH. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING. On Monday evening at the' Council school the parish meeting fur Narberth North was held. There was a small attendance. Mr John Jones was called upon to preside. The seven gentlemen were appointed to serve on the Parish Council for the ensuing three years Messrs. G. J. Collins, Thomas James, William Evans (Sodston Farm), Thomas Edwards ("Redstone Farm), Thomas Williams, John Lloyd, and James Eynon. There was no other business. FOXHUNTING. Mr Seymour Allen's Foxhounds met on the Market Square, Narberth. on Friday last, and afterwards drew several coverts in the neighbourhood. Two or three foxes were found, but the scent was bad. and the hounds did not manage to kill. The best run was late in the afternoon from Canaston on towards Picton. There were about 15 horses out, the party including Mr H. S. Allen, the Easter of the Hunt; Mr Hugh Allen, Dr. Lawrence, Lampeter House; Mr Lewis, Tenby; Mr D. Protheroe, Trewern Col. Manson, Major Owen Williams, Haverfordwest; Mr LI. Bushell, Narberth; Mr Gibbon, Roger's Hook Mr Llewellyn, Heighog j Mrs Goodeve, the Misses Mathias and others. NARBERTH RIFLE CLUB. A committee meeting was held at the Victoria Hall on Monday night to consider a motion by Mr Carr that the subscription be reduced to Is or Is 6d. After discussion, it was agreed, on the proposition of Mr J. Phillips, seconded by Sergt. James Thomas, that the fee in fut-urs be 2s., and apprentices Is. A friendly match will take place to-morrow (Friday) evening between teams choson hy Mr John Harries and Mr J. W. Carr representing the upper and lower parts of the town respectively. It is hoped all members will try and be present. The hall will be open on Saturday afternoon next for daylight practice for those who wish to be included in a team to meet Tenby, on March 16th. The competition for Mr W. R James's medal will commence- 011 Monday next. It may be mentioned that the best shots in the friendly match will aiso be picked to shoot against Tenby. DEATH OF MR T. OWEN. It is with very deep regret that we have to announce sudden death of our respected townsman, Mr Thoma Owen, of High Street, Narbertb, chemist, who died very suddenly in the early hours of Fricay morning, March 1st, from heart failure. The deceased retired on Thurs- day evening apparently in good spirits. Mrs Owen was awakene^ in the middle of the night by groans from her husband, and was unable to get a word out of him. She immediately ran for Dr. Dewar, who was soon on the spot, but, unfortunately, too late, Mr Owen having expired in the moantime. Mr Owen, who was only 33 years of age, was apprenticed to Mr B. Havard as a. chemist, and had left Narbrth &ome years ago. The ccfliu was made of unpolished oak, with brasses and oak handles, and was covered with beautiful floral tributes frum relatives and friends. Mr Phillip Wheeler carried out the duties of undertaker. THE CIUCKET CLUB.—On Saturday evening, a genera meeting of the members of Narberth Cricket Club was held ac the Commercial Inn to receive the report for last year, and to make arrangements for the approaching season. Mr E. S. Morgan was moved to the chair, Mr J. E. P. Morris, secretary, read the balance-sheet, which showed that the year closed with a balance in hand of i'-i 2s., and was unanimously adopted. Mr T. B. Mathias was re-elected captain for the ensuing year. It was decided not to appoint a vice-captain this year, but to leave it with the committee when selecting the team to appoint a temp,rary captain in the event of Mr Mathias being unable to act. The secretary, Mr J. E. P. Morris, being again willing to undertake the dutiot, was unanimously reappointed. The committee are aa follows The captain and secretrry (ex officio) and Messrs D. Griffiths, F. T. Bowen, E. S. Morgan, S. Tayler, W. Evans, and T. J. Lloyd. A suggestion to join the League was brought before the meeting, but it was the general opinion that the club was not Strong enough, either in members or finances, and it was decided not to take this step, for the present 3 ear at auyrate. The subscription was fixed at the same price as last year, viz., 2/ The purchase of bats, &c. and the laying down of a pitch, in whole or part, was agreed to and the committee were instructed to carry out the work DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM GREGORY. We regret to record the death of Mr. William Gregory, poultry dealer, of Redstone Road, Nar- berth, which occured on Saturday morning last, after about a month's illness. Deceased was 36 years of age. and leaves a widow and six young children—four girls and two boys. He settled in Narberth about fourteen years ago, and was well known and highly respected, not only here, but at Haverfordwest and Llanboidy, where he regu- larly attended the markets. His manly and straightforward dealings in business won for him the admiration of all who knew him. A devoted member of the Wesley Church at Narberth, Mr. Gregory was one of the class stewards and a trustee. The attendance at the funeral on Wed- nesday testified to the high esteem in which he was held. The number of gentlemen present was larger than has been at a funeral in the town for many years. The Rev. John Dugdale and Mr. Will id, I n Ruulin oiHejaUu at tIw \Veslt-yan Ckipr1 aud at the graveside. At the chapel, the hymn, Blessed assurance," a particular favourite J *h« late Mr. Gregory, was sung by the congregation, and Mr. Dugdale referred to the last public testi- mony of their departed brother. The stewards of the chapel acted as bearers. A number of wreaths were placed on the coffin, which was of panneHed oak (polished), with massive electro- plated fittings. The plate bore the inscription: William Gregory, died March 2nd, 1907, aged 36 years." Wreaths were sent by: "Loving wife and children," "Father, mother, and sisters," members of Wesley-Church, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards (Redstone), Miss Meedle, Miss Wilkins, etc.

—4 NEYLAND. CONGREGATIONALISM'S' AT TEA. The annual tea in connection with the Congregational Church wa<* held on Monday evening. The pastor, Rev. W. Powell, presided, and the following, assisted by others, presided at the tea tables :— Mrs Lewis, Miss Gwillym, Miss Mathias, Miss Richards, Miss Powell, Miss Young, Miss Hancock, and Miss Williams A miscellaneous programme was gone through, and gave, much pleasure to the large compauy present. Readings were contributed by Mr J. W. Crocker, Mr Richards, Mr Walter Evans. and Miss Evans, while Miss Powell rendered several songs. A very pleasant evening was spent. AN ENJOYABLE SOCIAL. An American social" was held in the Baptist School room on Monday evening. Mr Fred Hitehings presided and the function was held in aid of a fund for purchasing a piano for concerts &c. The various items were excellently rendered, and after the refreshments, were repeated. The proceedings commenced with a pianoforte solo by Mrs Rees' after which a song was contributed by Mr T. H. James, a recitation by Miss Vaughan, a duet by the Misses T. H. and G James, a violin solo by Mr Eustace, and a song by Miss Mabe. The refreshments consisted of tea and a surprise bag for each person. Afterwards the first part of the programme was repeated, with the addition of two songs from Mr. A. E. Rees.

+ HANGING FROM A TREE. Apathetic case of alleged attempted suicide is reported from Ystrad Rhodda. On Wednesday evening Thomas Lewis (75), who for some time past has been an inmate of the Llwmpia Homes, was discovered by a man named Hopkins hanging by a belt from the branch of a tree in Twynywaun Wood, Ystrad Mr Hopkins immediately cut the poor fellow down. Lewis was taken into custody by P.C. Church, and removed to Ton -itre Police Station He was brought1 ..fore the Porth magistrates Thursday It appears that Lewis left the homes on Monday to for work, and failing to find any wandered into the woods.