The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

THE YOUh'i IARY PRIWOIFLn. Lord Esher's article in this month's National Review on the Territorial Force has naturally attracted general attention. Lord Esher, than whom no man has wrought harder to make Mr. Haldane's scheme a success, expresses grave doubts as to whether sufficient recruits can be obtained and as to whether the voluntary system for home defence has not finally broken down. This is a I grav3 matter, which deserves and will receive serious consideration from all thinking men. But at the moment we would direct attention to Lord Esher's suggestive remarks with regard to the voluntary principle in our national life generally. He dwells upon the growing tendency to narrow the field of voluntary service and to extend and exalt that of paid service. One of the characteristic marks of our political and social constitution has been the vast amount of unpaid service undertaken lw individuals for its own sake. Compulsion has more and more been applied in different direc- tions by the State. Has this been accompanied by A, tendency to curtail the scope for voluntary service of the State? To-daye ther is an agitation for the payment of Mem'oers of Parliament; to- morrow ther: may be one for the payment of mem- bers of all local authorities; the next day t) re- place justices of tire peace by paid magistrates. Lord Eslrer thinks that there is growing a popular suspicion and. even contempt of those rendering voluntary service. Now. no one can deny that there is an overpowering tendency in this direction among Radical politicians, while in Socialism, of course, there is no room for anything that is not compulsory and paid. We see the Radical Govern- ment creating new paid officers by the hundred; we see them ridiculing the idea that anyone who is not elected or is not actuated by at least the possi- bility of attainment to paid office can act disin- terestedly for the public good. And yet we are confident that the great mass of the people still favours and respects voluntary service, and prefers to entrust much of its most important business to those who are prepared to devote their time volun- tarily and freely to its discharge. This, we believe, is one of the many directions in which the views of Radical and Socialist politicians and those of the Briti-hocopte are divergent. --—

NOTES AND COMMENTS. One can admire any man with convictions though on: ntay hopelessly disapprove of them. The love of independence in the abstract is also an admir- able trail. Bllt independence in politics is usually the hall-mark of a crank or a self-seeker, and in a bu«.-37vSTv--r the attitude is assumed obviously for the purpose of securing job printing or advertise- ments from both parties and all parties. A news- paper, which on its own admission is politically in- dependent—or as we should describe it is engaged in the gentle art of sitting on the fence and watching hew the cat will jump—has undertaken to lecture th: Pembrokeshire Conservative Press as to what it ought to do and say. Inasmuch as our mentor has no opinions, this is an amusing piece of flat- footed impertinence. The "Herald" is the only avowedly Conservative paper published in this dis- trict, and it flatters itself that it can conduct its own business without lectures on politics from chameleons, who as a Radical contemporary very properly, says are "neither fish, flesh nor fowl"—nor good red herring. Newspapers of alleged indepen- dent views, the bread-and-butter brand of politics, could in most cases be very quickly convinced of the correctness of any political attitude by the simple process of sending them orders. We are not advocates of any policy of boycott. The aver- age intelligent, person despises "independent politics and looks upon any such expression of alleged views with good humoured contempt. » This is a sample of independent views—" Mr. A. B in a forcible discourse criticised Mr. C. D. severely, but, without adopting sides, there is much to be said ia favour of Mr. C. D.'s attitude. and when the controversy between these two able gentlemen is resumed at the next annual gathering of the Tooley-street Tailors, we mav anticipate a highly interesting debate." And so on ad nauseam. Any child can write it. It is quite harmless and means nothing. Both Mr. A. B. and Mr C. D. will say "that was a very nice para- graph —which is the most offensive thing that can be iaid of an independent expression of opinion—and both will send in orders to keep the independent organ independent." That is how the political independence dodge is worked as a rule, but these few observations may serve to enlighten the public on the subject and assist in1 taking a little gilt off the gingerbread. For the sake of political honesty it is time to expose this class of humbug. *»»* The statement that influential men of the Con- servative Party met at Haverfordwest to discuss the conduct and policy of newspapers is pure and unadulterated piffle. Only a paper of indepen- dent views would commit itself to a rumour that on its face is so grotesque. Th: policies of normal newspapers are not regulated in that style. h p The removal of the Territorial Headquarters from Haverfordwest to Llanelly, which has been im- pending for a considerable time is now eaid to have been determined upon by the War Office ir "deference to the influences of the tinplate town, headed by the energetic local member of Parlia ment." Whilst mentioning this, the "Telegraph" suggests that the powerful help of Lord St. David's should be requisitioned in addition to that of the county and borough members and of Col. Ivor Philipps. The appeal is one which will be cordially endorsed and which," we trust, will be effective. Radical members require rousing not only upon this, but on many other local questions, such for sxample as the threatened removal of the Assizes to Carmarthen. We have not much faith in their energy in the. e matters and would be agreeably surprised to bud them making a strenuous and successful eriort to maintain the -st.it i'rf of the county town. Let 11, see them counteract the energetic member fur the tin plate town" and thus prove the strength of their influ- ence in a manner which will be of practical value to Haverfordwest. It will be an advance upon th rubbishy Chapel Sites' Bill in connection "f' which we were treated to so much heroics. The Mayor and Council on the active initiative of Mr. W. J. Jones, have already the matter in hand, but if their efforts to prevent another dig- nity and source of prestige being filched from Haverfordwest are to be successful, they will need all the assistance and co-operation possible. The I removal of the headquarters is not to be lightly I viewed and brief consideration of its effects should he an incentive to prompt and vigorous action. R The collapse of the Evening Classes in Haver- fordwest was deplored at the last meeting of the local School Managers. It was ascribed to the total apathy and Poor attendance of its pupils. The managers provided practically free tuition, and yet' they would not come. How different were the conditions five years ago. Then there were flourishing Art and Science Classes, attended by a large number of earnest pupils, many of whom were craftsmen seeking to Letter qualify themselves for their work. So good was the attendance that even Fair time made no marked diminution in thefr numbers. The County Education Committee however, unaccountably withdrew their support, and the Classes were closed after doing good -work for 23 years. It is evident that what suits one district will not SPit another. Here people will not take elementary instruction in the evening. Pupils could still be found if suitable subjects \v' £ !"e taught. "#» j To "temper mercy with justice" is. according to a defendant at Haverfordwest petty sessions the obi-ft of the Ineal magistrates sitting on the bench .11 Il«^7UCtlue jnia7 h?iVe heeU in<U^nant at his slip. tfhod method of quotation or at his bad record. but they fin-ed him the price of an illuminated: volume of the author's works. Their considerate- j ness. however, was shown by their adjourning a vise against another defendant, who had been a teetotaller 1'or six months, for four of which he I had been in jail. The Home Secretary promises to make jail very comfortable with concerts and bur- glars' At Homes and such like merry parties, but he can scarcely be expected to in«tal brew ing or ,ii-tÎlli!1L:" plants i:, Carmarthen. A Neybttid Councillor calmly suggested that an elaborate speech, which he had prepared for de- i livery at Monday's meeting and to which his col- leagues would not listen attentively, should be printed in pamphlet form. Suppose we take it as read." Life is short and. as the Councillor spent a lot of time on getting over his "preamble," the peroration might not be reached in our time. Wj must only struggle on without it. At the same gathering another Councillor apolo- gised for attending collarless and in his working est. We should have thought there would be some work done by members having such a busi- nesslike appearance, particularly as the Chairman kindly said they took no notice of how a member was dressed so long as he is dressed at all." This cannot be described as too exacting—it might em- brace even the unconventional garb of the cave man. roni people are never satisfied. A poor chap e-minuted suicide last week because he had been promoted from workman to foreman. Let this be ■; warning to the millions of ambitious persons who think it so easy to do the work of the man above them. j A "doggie" story. —The dog did not appear in j any way remarkable but it had a value. Yes, j iir." boasted the owner. that dog's the best rat- catching dog in the Kingdom." Even as h: spoke i two big rats scurried across the yard. The dog j merely wrinkled his nose. "Rat dog"! scoffed the travelling man. "Look at that will you"? Hiih snorted the landlord. He knows them, But just you let a strange rat come in here Cardiff has been badly beaten by Carnarvon in the struggle for the honour of the Prince of Wales's Investiture. It was a somewhat undigni- red competition from the start, as the choice t should have been left to' His Majesty. Instead of that there, were columns of acrid letters published and, in the hands of skilled commentators, even; I historical facts were made a fertile medium for heated discussion. Early in the week we received a letter from Owen Rhoscomyl, in which he said it was necessary "to do everything possible to counter- act the mischievous reports of a covertly appointed Committee, which calmly ignores such things as facts and figures, and settles things offhand un- known to South Wales." And to-day we received ,y facts and figures, and settles things offhand un- known to South Wales." And to-day we received a letter from a Haverfordwest correspondent, which closes with the suggestive query—" Did anybody I say Lloyd George?" a——-

—— HAVERFORDWEST NEWS. HAVER"- C- St. Mary's Church. Sunday, September lltli. Holy Communion, 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Matins, 11 a.m.; Te Deum (Steggal). Hymns 161, 256, 307. 306. Evensong, 6 p.m.: Magnificat and Anthem. Hymns. 302. 257. 397, 379. Moravian Church, Haverfordwest. THE COXGREGATIOX A.I>T^TI^rH] RSABY Will be held on SUNDAY AXD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 and 12, 1910. Preacher: REV. ARTHUR WARD. Of Twerton, Bath. Sunday Services—11 a.Ill., 2.30 p.m., 6 p.m. Special Hymns. Solo at Evening Service by Mr. George Lèwis. On MONDAY EVENING A LECTTJBE Will be given ia the Church at 7.30 p.m. by the REV. A. WARD, Subject "EXCELSIOR." Collections at all the Services in aid of Church Funds. A Hearty Welcome to all.

--« Wholesale Slaughter. — Mr. Reed, confectioner. Bridge-street, killed a large adder on Tuesday at couth Dairy and upon its being opened it was found to contain eleven young. These were also killed. The Infants Schools.—We are asked to state that j the Dew-street and Barn-street Infants' schools will re-open on Monday next. September 12th. The Boys' Brigade, Band and Scouts will assemble on the Green at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday next for divine service at St. Mary's Church.—A. J. Wright, Captain. Form No. 4 (Duties on Land Vainest—Persons experiencing difficulties in filling up these Returns can obtain assistance on application to W. D. Phillips, Auctioneer and Valuer, Salutation Hotel, Haverfordwest. Death of Mrs. Langford.—Great sympathy is felt with Mr. F. Langford, the popular stationmaster of Haverfordwest, in the great bereavement which he has sustained by the death of his mother. The sad news reached him on Monday morning. St. Mary's Church.—A new stained glass window has been put in the nave of St. Mary's Church, the subject illustrated being The Resurrection." The necessary funds have been raised chiefly through the instrumentality of Mrs. Lewis Wilson, about £ 40 being collected in pennies. Hill Park Anniversary. — Rev. James Hughes, Splott-road Baptist Chapel. Cardiff, was the preacher on Sunday at the anniversary services in Hill Park Chapel. In his address he strongly condemned the New Theology movement. There were large congregations both in the morning and evening. Mr Vincent Davies presided at the organ. Slaughter of Rats in West Wales.—Farmers in West Wales complain that rats are very numerous this year in the cornfields, and that they have done much damage to the crops. Mr. Enoch Richards, Pencnwcau, Henllan, and his employees on Mon- day last killed fifty rats while harvesting in one of his fields. Pembrokeshire and Haverfordwest Infirmary.— Number of patients for week ending September 3rd: -In-patients 15; died, 1; out-patients, 82. The Matron begs to acknowledge with best thanks the following gifts: — Lady Kensington, flowers and vegetables; Mrs. Eaton Evans. flowers; Mrs. Stokes vegetables and magazines; Miss Douglas Willan, illustrated papers. I Sudden Death of Mr. George Fletcher.—In the person of Mr. George Fletcher, watchmaker. High- street, who died suddenly on Wednesday morning in his shop, there has disappeared one of the oldest and best known figures in Haverfordwest. He had reached an advanced age, but, although he had been in feeble health for some time, his de- mise was unexpected. He opened his shop in the morning about eight o'clock and died shortly after ten. Local Will,—Mr. James Lewis, of 49. Portfield, Haverfordwest, formerly of 13, Oakfield-road. New- port, who died on July 14, left estate of the gross value of £ 877. with net personalty £612, and pro- bate of his will has been granted to Mr. Benjamin Lewis, of Bank Lodge, Hillside Park, Bargoed, bank manager, and Mr. Thomas Griffiths Lewis, of 76, Corporation-road. Neath, medical practitioner, Wedding of Miss Lizzie James. — The wedding was solemnised at Uzmaston Church on Tuesday morning, of Mr. W, H. Williams, of Lower Cambrian-place, Haverfordwest, and Miss Lizzie James, eldest daughter of D.C.C. and Mrs. James. of Castle-terrace. The bride, who was prettily attired in a light blue costume with a white hat, was attended by her sister, Miss M. James, as bridesmaid and was given away by her father. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. John Phillips and after the ceremony the happy couple drove to Clarbeston Road where they entrained for Fishguard, and later in the day crossed to Ireland w here the honeymoon is being spent. Death of Mrs. Richard Synge.—It is with deep regret we have to announce the sudden deafh of the wife of Mr. Richard Synge, of Kiltrough House. Merlin's Hill, in this town. Deceased had been unwell for some time, but on Sunday last she be- came worse, and passed away yesterday whilst in the act of dressing. The cause of death was heart disease. Great sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband. The Fair.—Tuesday's sheep fair showed an in- crease in prices as compared with last year's, but m the cattle fair store cattle were £ 1 per head cheaper than the- previous month. Lamb fetched 7d. per lb. There was a poor demand for store ewes which sold from 358, to 42s. Store rams fetched from 50s. to 52s. per cut., and heifer fetched from £ 50s. to £ 52s. per cwt.. and heifer beef from 58s. to 60s. Cows with calves averaged from £ 12 to £1.1; yearlings £ 6 to ieg; and two-year- olds £ 10 to £ 13. Business in the horse fair was rot very brisk, there being a very poor demand 'or suckling colts and cart horses, the latter sell-- ng at from £ 30 to £ 40. Cart colts sold well from -10 to £ 12, but there was no demand for hackneys ^ud ponies. Buffaloism in Haverfordwest,—Mr. E. H. Roberts, of ChoTlton-cum-hardy, Manchester, who has been spending a short holiday in Haverfordwest, ex- presses the keenest pleasure at the growth of I Buffaloism in the town, He was quite astonished at the strength of the two local Lodges, to each of which he was affiliated during his stay. Mr Roberts has been prominently identified with the Order for several years and his peronal efforts in I lurthering the spirit of brotherhood have been highly "poreciated in the Manchester district. He strongly admired the niam>2r in which the local officers conducted the buj'/1* au'' witli SlrV'i'P 'T1!, tL° forward BuffaloisZ dUd '"nr r d thev had been ex^nntinnoii,, r i if, rooml?8 tW° 3UCh COmtnodious a"* ^liublTlodge!

PULPIT 05AT01Y. -T% Preaching Politics and Not Religion. When the "Christian Commonwealth" is com-i ;Jled to the statement thn! it i< obvious fhat this decline is not arrested the denominations j s such will cease to exist," those who ate not j iiurdi.tns of the Nonconformist conscience may i allowed to suggest the reason of this stagger- ing decrease of tree Church membership which so nuch alarms Nonconformist authority. That rea- J 1J way be expressed in four words—"polities in ilie pulpit." There is no evidence of any national k,ss of faith. The people of this; country are not less religious than their forefathers. The contrary Is more probably the cas.3. All forms of faith must accommodate their atmosphere to the envi- j ronment of the age. But religious faith is pro- bably a stronger and deeper- conviction in this modern age than in the age which has preceded it. Nonconformity, however, has checked its own growth and dissipated its own influence by the fatal confusion of politics with religion. Men have !;een disgusted by the shameless and irreverent abuse of religious observance in the interests of a political party. The Nonconformist pulpit has, says the London Daily Express," in many cases, become the stump of the mob orator. The chapel has been turned into the committee room of the local Radical and Socialist caucus. Men who are bidden to prayer in a sacred place and who find themselves part of a noisy crowd applauding the points of a venomous political speech are taught "o despise the form of religion which permits and encourages this mockery and distortion of Divine worship. They c-anaot worship God in their Non- conformist chapels because the politician in the pulpit makes so much noiee. so they are led tc thrir denomination. The New Theology has not done much for religion or for Nonconformity. The old sociology of the political fanatic has done great harm. Pastors who talk of God's Budget when they mean Mr. Lloyd George's Budget and who per- mit parodies of prayers and hymns in support of a partisan cause forfeit the respect of their flocks, and the flocks melt away. That is what is happening in the Free Churches. Politics in church or chapel are the enemy of religion. We have no excuse for any minister, whatever his denomination, who abuses his ministry and merges the priest in the poltician. It is undeniable that Nonconformist ministers have been the greatest offenders in this matter. Now they reap the indif- ference and contempt which they have sown. That is the truth which must be faced if the denomi- nations as such are not to "cease to exist." DRINK AND IMMORALITY. (To the Editor of the Pembrokeshire Herald." Dear Sir.—With reference to your report of the sermon preached in the Tabernacle on Sunday week by the Rev. J. Hugh Edwards. I note his sweeping statements as to immorality, crime and pauperism. As is usual with these declamations from Nonconformist pulpits the statements made do not err upon the side of accuracy. It is a pity that some of our leading Nonconformist ministers do not set a better example to the lesser lights of preachers by preaching and exhibiting more of the spirit of charity, which they profess so much. The whole gist of his remarks is to show that the evils named are a consequence of the excessive con- sumption of drink, w hereas official statistics show that the consumption of drink in this country is anything but excessive in comparison with the Continent. Our consumption of all alcoholic drinks per head for a period of 5 years is 3.42 as compared with the following countries:—Denmark. 4.18; Germany, 4.19; Austria. 4.26; Portugal. 4.27; Spain. 4.62; Switzerland, 5.42; Belgium, 5.44; Italy, 6.53; and France, 9.69. His statement "that the expenditure on drink represented not only a waste of money and resources but broken hearts and ruined homes, the brutality of men. the shame of women, and all the hideous catalogue of socia] waste and degradation is so grotesque as to be hardly worth replying to. But I cannot refrain from asking him with reference to the suggestions of immorality caused thereby whether he has ever | noticed the reports of the different sessions held in the county of Pembroke, and if so the large number of affiliation cases which are heard dur- ing the year, and if at the same time, in answer to the usual question from the applicant's solicitor as to when certain matters took place, how often has she replied, At some Anniversary." presumably attended only by teetotallers? Surely, 0 brother, all the publicans are not sin- ners nor yet are all the sinners publicans. You may find misdoings even amongst the staunchest teetotallers, and it is unfair to lay the blame for every crime in the calendar on the shoulders of the misguided drunkard. WATCHMAN." t r

Shocking Village Tragedy. CHILD'S DEATH AT HERBRANDSTOX. On Thursday last a terrible tragedy occurred at Herbrandston, near Milford, resulting in the death of a child. The circumstances attending the fatal- ity were of a particularly distressing nature. On Monday afternoon an inquest w as held by Mr. H J. E. Price, district coroner, at the Reading-room rand Institute. Herbrandston. The Rev. J. H Hughes, rector of the parish, was foreman of the jury. The hr.-t witness called was Lettice Johns, wifa of James Johns, a labourer employed on Milford Docks, and living at Herbrandston. She said de- ceased, Alfred Johns, was her son, and he was twelve months old last April. Last Thursday about 11 in the morning witness was melting some fat in a frying pan to cook fish for dinner. She took 'lie pan off the fire for a moment, and when in the act of turning round the child ran against her. The boiling fat was upset over her child's head. face and arms. Witness instantly caught him up into her arms, and took him into a neighbour's house, where oil was applied to the injuries. The child did not cry until the oil was applied. The doctor was sent for and arrived in about two hours time, and he gave the child something. He was nuite easy until seven o'clock on Friday morning. He had been in a sort of sobbing sleep all night and in the morning had a series of fits. He lived till 4.30 in the afternoon, when he died. In answer to a question from the Coroner, wtness said she did not see deceased when she turned round from the fire and she nearly fell over him. The acci- dent would not have happened if he had not ran against tier. Milford Haven, said he was called to Herbrandston to the house where d^- fr lS?Mlive on Thursday, and arrived there about 2 o clock in the afternoon. He found <he child lad been severely scalded by boiling fat. The wounds extended down the right side of th- head. |ace' ear and neck, and also on the ri<d>t irm. elbow and fingers. Witness dressed the sc is and gave medicine to ease the pain. The chihl WaS SH?einng frorn shook- Witness ™ited him again til. next morning and saw that the end was n3-Jr. In his opinion shock, following scalds, was the cause of death. The child had been well at- ended. and all that could be done for him had been done by covering the wounds with oil ,nmJ Sw is act?rdance with the medical testi- <i5> l'eturned.

';Black Coaf" Pensioner." ANOTHER APPOINTMENT. A special meeting of the Trustees of Vawer's Charity was held on Monday to appoint another pensioner in the place of the late Mr. George Adams, St, Thomas Green. Mr. Edward Eaton Evans presided, and the other Trustees present were: Mr Hugh Thomas (mayor), Messrs. Isaiah Reyno ds. J. H. Bishop, WT. J. Jones, T. H. Thomas. and Alderman T. Rule Owen. There were three applications for a pension of 5s. a week. and the Trustees unanimously decided to appoint Mr. Richard Jones, of Horn's-lane, who is 68 vears of age and now suffers from defective eyesight. The applicant stated that he had been resident in Haverfordwest for more than 40 years, and was by trade a cabinet-maker having been em.' nloved by the late Mr. Blethyn, Mr. Lewis, New Bridge, and Mr. W. H. Reynolds. Hill-street, He was now unable to obtain regular employment, and had nothing but casual jobs.

Accident on the R->cecmrse. — Two horses. fbo Property of Mr. Jack Howell, M.F.H., were being exercised on Wednesday when one bolted, and the groom, William Sco"rne!d. was thrown off and sus- 'fined a fractured leg. The animals ran down Woft fi Jp]j WhPTP f.hev wore sfomred bv Mr. I)n!Lw,Il "id Mr. W, G. Dav!og. who returned to the Race- ( "•ourse and 'r>1,aci ^le injured man. Medical aid <■ ■vas at once sent for an-t

i SCHOOL Mmmm. Apathy Towards Evening Classes. RPs!nMAT!ON OF HEADMISTRESS. \r ¡ I J Rt: Owen Jacobs presided at a meeting of the Haverfordwest Council School Managers at the ?hire Hall, on Monday, the other Managers present heins-: .Miss Phillips. Archdeacon Hilbers. Mr.: George Davies. Mr. Isaiah Reynolds, and the Rev. .tool Davies. PRKNDERGAST AND BARN STREET SCHOOLS. The architect to the Education Authority (Mr. D. Edward Thomas) attended the meeting, and said he would he pleased at any time to visit the schools in company with the Managers. He reportgd that the work at Dew Street and Barn Street Council Schools was completed, while the work at Pren- dergast was well in hand. He suggested that the disused roadway near Prendergast school, which had so long been a nuisanc? should, if possible, be purchased by the Managers, and joined to the school premises. There was a tree there which the children used to climb, and which darkened the windows considerably. He suggested that this tree should be cut down. It was pointed out that barbed wire had been erected at the spot, and the Rev. Joel Davies remarked that this had succeeded in tearing the children's clothes, but not in keeping them out. Mr. D. Edward Thomas: It takes a lot of barbed wire to keep Prendergast children out. (Laughter). It was decided that enquiries be made as to the ownership of the road referred to. Rev. Joel Davies referred to the colouring work which had been carried out at the Prendergast Schools. He said there had been several leakages in the walls, with the result that the heavy rains Rev. Joel Davies referred to the colouring work which had been carried out at the Prendergast Schools. He said there had been several leakages in the walls, with the result that the heavy rains had spoiled the work in one or two places. The ventilators were also put in after the walls were coloured. ventilators were also put in after the walls were coloured. The Architect mentioned that the makers could not supply the ventilators in time. The leakages had been repaired, and it would be necessary to give the walls another coat of cotouring. Referring to the Prendergast playground. Mr. Thomas said the difficulty was to know what.to do with it. The committee had not yet come to any decision on the matter, but they thought that con- crete would cost too much. Rev. Joel Davies asked if there was any possi- bility of carrying out the suggestion of the county Medical Officer and asphalting a certain portion of the playground round the entrance. The Medi- cal Officer, in his report, strongly urged the desir- ability of asphalting the whole playground. J. '.id that those matters rested with the i a Authority. Archdeacon Hilbers: Of course all these things cannot be done at once. It was decided that the local Managers, together with the Architect, should visit the school and report. A letter was read from Mr. T. C. Rees, head- master of Barn Street Council Boys' School, in the course of which he said that a great deal of need- less work was imposed upon the cleaner while the playground permits of so much dirt being carried into the school (hiring wet weather. The soil was such that before the middle of the week, no one would have thought that the rooms had been scrubbed a week before. Could it not be asphalted? He also recommended that as the porch was so small some kind of shelter similar to that built for Prendergast boys many years ago. be provided. It would save trouble and expense if such a shelter were made to rest on the boundary wall, to set it up when the will was being re-built. It was resolved that the local Managers visit the "chofl with the Architect, and report on the matter. THE DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK. A letter was received from Dr. Brigstocks stating that after consultation with the school Medical Officer, he had decided that it was inadvisable that either the Dew Street or the Barn Street In- fants' Schools should be opened for another fort- night with a view to prevent the recurrence of the -lidlitlieria trouble. The Clerk mentioned that the fortnight would Qxpire at the end of the present week. PRENDERGAST HEADMISTRESS RESIGNS. The clerk (Mr. Fred W, Eewis) read the follow- ing letter from Miss Llewellin, headmistress of the Prendergast Girls' School:—"I am writing to re- sign the headship of Prendergast Girls' School on October 31st, 1910. I am giving up work which I have greatly loved. Great numbers of children have been under tuition in this school, and God alone knows where they all are, for they are scattered throughout many lands. I regard them is a great cloud of witnesses testifying. I hope, to the inspiration they received here to induce them to attain to goodness of character and righteous- ness of life. Thanking you for many kindnesses." Miss Llewellin gave some interesting details of her long connection with Prendergast school. In 1876, over 200 children were brought to these schools by the present teacher and the assistants, all of whom had now left. The children consisted of girls, boys, and infants, and were brought from the upper chapel in Prendergast, where a school had been conducted for some years. On October 18 1876, the children assembled at the Prendergast schools for the first time, when the late Mr. George Phillips occupied the chair, Mr. Samuel Thomas read a portion of Scripture, and the Rev. F. Foster offered prayer. The school was occupied by the Mayor of Haverfordwest, the late Mr. John Green. The present mistress of the girls' school was the only head teacher on the premises for some time. The first report of H.M.I, was in the following terms:—"The order and discipline in this school are excellent, and the instruction is very good. The scholars passed a good examination in the ele- mentary subjects and in Geography and Grammar. The paper work of the upper standards was particu- larly good." The school accommodation, continued Miss Llewellin, is at present insufficient for the; average attendance. Thiè hould be at once reme- J died, otherwise the whole next year's grant may be withheld. The last re; t for the girls' school (March, 1910) ran Thi, chool has been con- ducted in a thoroughly sa factory way since the last report of over four year go. The tone is. and always has been excellent, a;, oral competition has: had considerable attention, and shows much pro-. mise." A letter was also received from the Director of Education intimating that the Education Commit-j tee had accepted Miss Llewellin's resignation and desired to place on record their appreciation of the geod work she had done for many years. The committee were now advertising for a trained cer- tificated mistress in her place. Mr Isaiah Reynolds thought the Managers should place on record their high appreciation of the ser- vices Miss Llewellin had rendered. She had done excellent work and exercised much patience with the pupils. Under Miss Llewellin's teaching the school had been a great success. He moved that a resolution tn this effect be placed on the minutes. Mr. George Davies seconded, and Archdeacon Hilbers desired most strongly to support it. EVENING CLASSES ABANDONED. The question of the recognition of the Evening School for another session came up for considera- tion. The Clerk read the report of last winter's classes, which stated that The attendance at these classes has heen disappointing. Good work has been done by those who attended." Archdeacon Hilbers said that only four or five pupils attended until the end of the session, and Mr. James, the teacher, was disappointed. At the beginning of the session there was a good attend- ance, and a few pupils got some good out of it. Mr. James was not inclined to undertake the work again. If we stop this year," added the Arch- deacon, "it may draw the attention of the people of Haverfordwest to the seriousness of the matter. There is no doubt that Mr. James was a very in- teresting teacher." The Chairman: There is greater difficulty in get-1 ting the children to attend than in getting teachers. I Archdeacon Hilbers: Yes. It is like so many other things in Haverfordwest—they begin with a great deal of zeal and then tail off. It was mentioned that a similar position had arisen at Milford. Mr. Isaiah Reynolds remarked that the Managers had done their duty in catering for evening classes and it was a great pity that the classes were not patronised. Archdeacon Hilbers, replying to a question, said that the Education Committee had done all they could to encourage these classes, and the Commit- tee were prepared to go on. The Chairman: There is no way to foster the thing ( ) I .it was stated tnar tne classes were well adver- tised last year, and the attendance at the beginning of the session was not bad. On the motion of the Rev. Joel Davies, seconded by Mr. George Davies, the Managers decided that owing to the very disappointing sunport given last year to the effort to promte evening classes they do not recommend their continuance for the en- suing year. LAX ATTENDANCE. An application was received from Sergt.-Major Pearce for a half-holiday to-morrow (Thursday). Archdeacon Hilbers thought it was impossible to g've anv more holidays now. Thev were suffering from laxity of attendance at the present time. It was decided that it was not convenient to give the holiday at present A SWEATING SYSTEM. An application from the St. Martin's school cleaner for an increase of salary gave rise to con- siderable discussion. It was mentioned that the present salary of the cleaner was £ 4 15s. per annum, and that she re- ceived P,2 5s. from the trustees of the Tabernacle chapel. She asked for an increase of £ 5 Archdeason Hilbers said the sum paid was far too small, as it was most difficult work for the cleaner to scrub the floor under the fixed desks under which she hart t„ crawl. Tl« X complained that they could not give up the work as they were in need of the money Miss Phillips remarked that this'was a system of sweating. 1 U1 It was decided to recommend that the cleaner's salary be raised £ 2 per annum. ATTENDANCE RETURNS. Mr. Rees, school attendance officer, reported that for the month of July the percentage of attendance for children over five years of age was 80 In -he case of children under five the percentage of attendance was 49.8. 6 Archdeacon Hilbers said that the Medical Officer vas in favour of keeping all children under five ,of school. Perhaps Mr. Rees could take them the Racecourse (laughter). '1'

HAVEflFOflBWEST GRAHMA3 Injustice of Nay; County Scheme. A special meeting of the Have ford we.- i Grammar School Governors was he id o:i Tuesday, i | Mr. R. T. P. Williams presided, and the others j Governors present were:—Sir OweiL Scourlield. Dr. I Henry Owen, Arehdeecon Hilbers, Messrs. Hugh J. P. Thomas (mayor), Herbert J. E. Price, John; Evans, Hugh Saunders, J. T. Fisher, and T. R. ■ Dawkins. A NEW" TENANT. The Clerk (:'oir. ,I. W. Phillips), reported that he h*d the bailiff to enter Mr. Charles l Thomas's house in Dew-street, but there was noth- ing there to seize. He had recovered P-12 of th -> rent and he had been handed an insurance policy tor £ 5. The rent due amounted to £ 21. Mr. Edmonds had agreed to accept the tenancy. THE NEW7 SCHEME DISCUSSED.. The Chairman referred to the new scheme deal- ■ ing with the government of the school. At present til.' governing body consisted of I,, were ex-officio—the Lord Lieutenant and the AI ay or -three were elected hy the Haverfordwest- Town Council, on by the Justices for the town of I-Tavc-v- Council, one by the Justices of Pembrokeshire, one by the Pembrokeshire Education Committee. two hy the County Council, and the remaining five are co-opted. Under the new scheme the Governors would consist of nineteen, and in order to receive the secondary school grant a majority of the governing body inmt he from bodies direct I v elected by the ratepayers. The Governors were .asked to make representations as to their desires in the matter, and they suggested that the number of Governors be increased to 19. that of thj three extra Governors one should be allotted to the County Council, two to ui; Town Council, and one to ino r. ura; .us-su-ic. Lounciiiors representing parishes wimin the Haverfordwest Intermediate School District. Those suggestions bad practi- cally been adopted. The new scheme comprised an tx-officio member, but the Mayor of Haver- fordwest was apparently omitted, and the repre- sentative governors would be as follows:—Couniv Council 4: Haverfordwest Town Council 5. The Haverfordwest Borough Justices would elect one governor: County Justices 2: District Councillors! of the-school district 1, and there would be five j co-opted Governors. There w. i- • two important alterations. It was proposed that, of the governors elected by the Town Council, one at least shall be a '.voman, and that of the five co-opted governors one 't least shall be a woman. No suggestion that Indies should be appointed has emanated from the Governors (hear, hear). 1t was the idea of the Board of Education, and it might possibly require some consideration. Can you suggest, Mr. Henson edded the Chairman, what ladies are wanted for? Headmaster: Not in the least. Mr. Price: If it were a girls' 1 ool r couid understand it. Mr. T. R. Dawkins proposed that the tn • i.ois suggest the substitution of the word n ay lor "shall" in the case of appointing women go\er- nor,o. Archdeacon I-Iilbeis: Is there anv harm ir t ,ere being two ladies on the governing body? The Chairman: Would anyone Iike:, j.ddn-ss himself to the Archdeacon's question ■> Mr. Price: Suffragettes may. Mr. Dawkins's proposition was itccc1;) ^ii. The Chairman suggested that one of the clauses should be amended so as to allow the Guar b ins for Haverfordwest as well as the District Counsil- 'ors for the parishes in the school district to be eligibjle for the appointment of Governor. Archdeacon Hilbers: Their answer would be that the town is already represented on the Town Council. Mr. Price: So have the other parishes repre- sentatives on the County Council. !1!2 Chairman's suggestion was accepted. rhe Chairman mentioned that the assistant masters would, under the new scheme, enter into contract with the Governors, and they could onlv be dismissed with the Governors' consent. NO PREACHING FOR PAYMENT. Reference was made to another clause, which 'he Clerk said was in the old scheme, prohibiting the Headmaster from occasional Sunday service luring a term, except with the consent of the Governors. Headmaster: For payment..Mr. Henson edded ■hat some strong expressions had been made to the Board of Education on this subiect. but they barf been without effect. T'ie. Ch-,iii.i-ion s.-iid til,c- clause did ii-,f 'nent^ Pnt fi! 2T '*HnS «*"• £ «• -Mhoo- ,»v- nent. But to be consistent they omdP to vent tne Headmaster from ofFn-iathn/ ;l]j for payment or voluntarily. The Governors decided'to suggest an amendment 'hat the Headmaster should not b« allowed to Pd- Minrlav ecclesiastical engagements fos-payment' except with the consent of the Governors" FEES MAY BE REDUCED. •eelforCnnSin.an ^ll8<1 attention to the minimum Pilts and sa\cl he did not s?e wliv th^ .11111111 '.Tin should be fixed at £ 4. There was one Tri m county (Narberth), which took pupils m i U1 a(lamon to considerable subsidies -diotild the school be very well off at some future -ime he did not see why the Governors should not allowed to reduce the fees below £ 4. At present die fee charged was £5, The Chairman informed Mr .Saunders that the ee chaiged at Pembroke Dock was £ 4. He added diat the ratepayers of Haverfordwest had to con- tibute to the same extent as other districts tD- wards the support of the other county schools Another concession made by the other school* and •iot bv the Grammar School. wasa reduction in the family °f H seonnd i111'1'1 fro,n the same. The Headmaster mentioned that he oft-.» r, eeived applications for such a r^dnction fvo, oarents. It was resolved to ask the Board of EdncaHon to amend the scheme to empower the Governors to make a reouction of the fee in both instances As m alternative suggestion the Governors ask that tie minimum fee be eliminated altogether. UNFAIR TO HAVERFORDWtEST. The Chairman said the Governors had not been formally invited to express any opinions on the new comity scheme, but there were some provisions n that scheme which affected Haverfordwest. At he present time the contribution out of the countv "unds to the Grammar School and Tasker's School was £ 250, £ 50 of which was applicable for scholarships, and which was equally divided be- tween the two schools. The balance of zE200 was applicable, as to R80 for the general purposes of the Grammar School, and as to E120 to the general ourposes of. Tasker's. By the new scheme the County Council out of the residue of the vearlv in- come of the general fund proposed to pay to the Grammar School the sum of £100, and to the Managers of the Haverfordwet School District £150. The appropriation of £ 50 for scholarships was done away with, so that Tasker's and the Grammar School would have to find out of their general in- come the necessary free places to entitle them to the grants. There was a further provision, under which the County Council would pay a capitation grant for every pupil above 150, the amount to be so paid, together with the C250 to the two schools not to exceed .E.E300. The sum over P,250 is to be divided between the Grammar School and Tasker's School, according to the number of pupils in the respective schools. They would get something more but in the case of the Haverfordwest Schools the total sum awarded under these heads could not exceed £ 300. It mattered not how many pupils were in the schools they could not get more than £300, and they would not get that unless the pupils exceeded 150. Probably of the P,50 capitation grant C30 wonb: „h3 Grammar School and £ 20 to iasker s. Archdeacon Hilbers: Rather less to Tasker's. Continuing, the Chairman said that outeide Haverfordwest the schools were not treated in that way. The other county schools would receive £ 150 each, with no limit to the capitation grant. He believed the new scheme would work out some- thing- in this way: Haverfordwest schools, with 178 pupils would receive £ 300; Fishguard, with pupils, would receive £ 304; Milford Haven, with SI pupils, would receive £ 312; Narberth, with 114 oupils would receive P,453, and Pembroke Doek. with 163 pupils, would receive £ 583; St. David's, with 51 pupils, would receive £ 285; Tenhy, with 83 pupils, would receive £ 370; and Cardigan, with 75 pupils, £ 319. So that Haverfordwest with the largest number of pupils, would, with the excep- tion of St.. David's, receive the smallest provision from the county fund. The answer was that the Haverfordwest schools had endowments, but this was a very old question which he did not now pro- pose tn discuss. He wished, however, to contra diet a statement that the Pembroke Dock county school was the largest in the county. That dis miction belonged to Haverfordwest.' who had 178 pupils against 163 at V nbroke Dock Archdeacon Hilbei, red out that there was a provision in the !c idJ. necessitous school and that the Haverfordwest s. bools were included in that. • The Chairman replied that he did no, suppose c ther one of the Governors desired th Haverford west schools to be "necessitous." Even if thev he did not thillk of their Tbp'^i a f-'rant un<ler that heading The only thing they might endeavour to effect wj the removal of the maximum limit fixed in the ca se of the H a west sc hools. this was agreed to. "<ua^ a'm THE MIL WARD SCHOLARSHIPS The Governors decided to award Milward Scholarships to the boys Jacks and James, of tl/' are tenahi f t? ,Sch°o1' T]ie scholarships that u de t. Veai'S' but iL was "Strolled

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MILFORD HAVEN. I SHPPING. The steamship" Ache" of Yarmouth arrived in )ort last week with a Urge- cargo of boxwood to the m181' of Mr. Frederiel Ween, Box and Kit maker. large number of rnei v. ?re employed in discharg- ing the cargo for some days. FISH THAD: AND TRAFFIC. Good steady supplies of all kinds of ttsb b «vo been landed this wcec, although the supply of herrings is not yet to le depended upon. Through- out. the week a steadj demand has prevailed and good aveiagp prices realised. The Brixham sail- ing vessels have come round again now. and the supply of prime- fish his increased. The average prices during the we<k were as follows:—Large hake, 21s. per level kii: small hilke, 15s. per level kit: plaice. 30s. per 110:: herrings. 15s. per kit. IIFT,I-" A public meeting is to be held to-night (Friday) at eight o'clock., at the Three Crowns. Hubberstoo. to consider the formHion of a miniature ride club in Hakin and Hnbberstone. Several local gentlemen expressed tneir desire to take part in the movement and a good attendance i-expected •it- to-night's meeting. If formed, the club will be able to join the Pembrokeshire Miniatuie Rifle League recently formed. FOOTBALL. The Milford Town F.C. have again been wif-■•rtu- nate in failing to secure admission, this time So the Swansea and District League, and they ere starting their career with great odds agains: the a in official circles. They hope, however, ere the season is over, to prove themselves worthy of a place in the best of company. The South Vvabs Fixture List has already been arranged raid in addition it is hoped to secure some friend! with good drawing teams. We are asked by the seer iaries to request thai players should sign on fhe various forms at once. This may be done at the Bethel any night, and it is urgent for qualifying purposes that it should not be delayed. Will in- tending players please note. They may sign either amateur or professional forms. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. On Saturday next Priory United and Pembroke Dock A.F.C. meet on the Neyland Football Grounds to decide the final contest for the Pembio'eshire League Cup and medals. For the past few week. both teams have been undergoing stnel Mnuiiog. and a keen tussle is anticipated. Although rat her early in the season, both teams are in capital form, and both feel confident of victory. The Priory team is a greatly improved side since last year, and should prove worthy opponents of the redoubt able "docks." Mr. F. G. Williams, :Y. and Mon. ILS., will referee the game. The cup and medals will I be presented to the winners on the field after the game. A special train, leaving Milford at 2.10 Saturday afternoon, is being run by the Great Western Railway, the return fare being Is. Doubt- less a large number of football enthusiasts will avail themselves of this opportunity, to witness the match. The team chosen to represent Prior v United is as follows: A. Horn, goal; Powell and Stevens, full backs; H. Mathias. H. Tliwaites, T. Shepphard, half-backs; B. Davies, L. Evans, G. Hooper, B. Clarke. H. Thomas, forwards. First reserve, C. Morgans. TERRITORIAL FORCE. Xo, 1 Company. Milford Haven. Order' sergeant, Sergt. J. Smith. Orderly trumpeter, Trumpeter H. Ball. Orders for ensuing week:- Thursday—signalling and aiming rifle practice and firing exercise, 7.30. Saturday—musketry at Gellyswick for these who have not fired the course. Notes.—Members are required to return all kit bags and equipment for checking. X.C.O's and men are requested to call at Drill Hall and receive boot allowance. T. W. Price (Captain). A.

Milford Petty Sessions. The magistrates present at the sessions on Wed- nesday were Dr. G. Griffith (chairman), Colonel W. R. Roberts, Mr. J. LI. Davies, Mr. G. H. D. Birt, Mr. J. Waikiey. and Dr. W. S. Griffith. CONGRATULATIONS. Prior to the commencing of the business the Chairman said that since he was last there an ap- pointment had been made which gave great plea- sure to him as chairman and the others, with him on the bench. The town had been honoured by the appointment, and Sergeant Evans had been honoured by being promoted to the rank of in- spector in the Pembrokeshire Constabulary. He was sure their new inspector would be worthy of the honour conferred, for since he had been in Milford Haven he had won the respect and esteem of them all. He moved a resolution congratulating Inspector Evans upon the honour which had been conferred upon him. Mr. J. Ll. Davies, in seconding, said lie endorsed everything that the Chairman had said. Inspector Evans: T thank your worship and the Bench severally for your kind remarks. NO LIGHT Lewis Tucker, fisherman, Pill Tload. wlio did not appear, was summoned for driving a horse and wagonette without a- light on August 21st. Inspector Evans stated that about 10 o'clock on the night in question defendant drove a wagonette up Hamilton Terrace towards the church. He wag treating the horse most cruelly, and drove along regardless of the safety of several people' on the road. Defendant had hired the conveyance. The Chairman said he was very pleased that In- spector Evans had brought the case before the Bench. Defendant would be fined 10s. and costs. LANGUAGE." William Neale, Warwick Road. was summoned for using profane and obscene language. P.C. Williams proved the case, and defendant was fined 7s. 6d. and costs. AN UNFORTUNATE CHOICE. Two Milford men. named James Haines (Robert Street) and Gilbert Dainton (Dewsland Street), were charged with being drunk and disorderly on Aug. 24th on the New Walk. P.C. Manser stated that at 7 p.m. on the day in question lie was on the New Walk in plain clothes. He saw the defendants, who were both drunk, fighting together. When lie approached them they told him he had no right to interfere as he was not in uniform. After some time witness per- suaded them to go away. Haines admitted that he had had some beer, and Dainton said he was not guilty of being drunk. John Rees, clerk to the justices' clerk, gave evi- dence. He said the defendants were decidedly under the influence of drink, and a crowd collected to watch the fight. Both men used bad language. By defendant Dainton: Witness did not bear Dainton tell Haines to take his watch off. Daniton gave evidence on his own behalf. He said the quarrel commenced over Haines using bad language at the Devon public-house over a game of cards. Mr. Smith, the landlord, told Haines that he was not going to have it in his house, and Dainton joined in remonstrating with i Haines. Dainton held that he was quite sober. They afterwards went dow to the New Walk think- ing it was a secluded place to have the quarrel out. Colonel Roberts: Why, that is the most fre- quented place in the town! There was here a lively interchange of. words between the defendants, who were now one on each side of the- court, and the Chairman bade them be quiet as the Bench could not allow that. Haines persisted that Dainton was the instigator. Defendants were fined 5s. and costs. On asking for time to pay, the Chairman ex- pressed surprise at their application, saying that they were able-bodied men in work who could spend money on drink. They ought to he able to nay the fine at once. Ultimately defendants were allowed seven days to find the money. AN AGED DEFENDANT. John Evans, labourer, Black Bridge, an old man over 80 years of age, was summoned for drunken- ness. ness. P.C. Lewis deposed thai. he saw defendant at 3.50 p.m. on August 22nd striking a little boy with a stick. He was staggering drunk and sent witness to h Defendant denied being drunk. Dr. Griffith said that nobody saw defendant drunk oftener than he did. He was a public dis- grace, and moreover was in receipt of public money. He (Dr. Griffith) thought it a shame that; he should spend it in drink. Defendant: A man is allowed to take what he is gave, sir. Dr. Griffith gave bim some more admonition, and defendant expressed penitence, promising not to repeat the offence. There were previous convictions, and defendant was fined 2s. 6d., costs remitted. FAMILY SQUABBLE. The adjourned summons against James Davies, Haven's Head, for assaulting his father, again came on for hearing. Complainant's story was to the effect that de- fendant and his sister were having some words on August 10th. Complainant, who is very deaf, asked his daughter to tell him what was being said by the defendant. She said that the latter had told her to clear out to the Priory. Com- plainant then took her part, and told defendant it was he that would have to clear out. The defend- ant came at him, clutching him by the whiskers and attempting to force him out through the door- u aJ'. As a result complainant received a gash on his head and two fractured ribs. Mr. W. T. Jones, solicitor, Haverfordwet, who appeared for the defendant, cross-examined com- plainant. who denied that the defendant was asked by his mother to live at home in order to protect her from complainant's violence. Complainant admitted having been bound over to keep the peace towards his wife.. The Chairman and Colonel Roberts said that the defendant, who gave his age as 27, ought not to stay at home-. Defendant said that lie had now moved. Complainant (sarcastically): Yes; moved, in- leed! Next door that where he's gone. and he'll re in the house for his meals again when my back s turned (laughter). Ultimately the Bench decided to bind the parties )ver in the sum of ;£.5 to keep the peace for twelve nonths. ,-1L J!IW.

HABBESTTK mm SF GUARDIANS. Local Government Board Inspector's Complaint. T;:e usual fortnightly ineoting of the above Board held in tne W'oikhouse last Monday. The- eb onnen !Mr. 15. H. Buckbv) presided, and there were also present Messrs Ed. Thomas, Hy. Price. B-nj. Thonu: B. J. Howells, O. Janfes. Geo. T. Collins. Yr oi. Davids. Jos. Phelps. J. A. Davies. Hy. Morris, Wm. Thomas; together with the Clerk (Mr. ITv. Lewis'). The "Mast;" reported that on Sunday, August 21st, Miss Allen. Cilrhiw. visited and held a ser- vice in the House. S-un; date Dr. Morgan visited ami amended the sick. On Monday. 22nd, Mrs. Lewis, Lampeter Velfrey Rectory, visited and went brough all the different wards and was much pl„Ms?d et the great improvements and reported such i'o the book supplied for the purpose. On Toes lay, 30tli. the L.G.B. Inspector visited here end • ornplained of the state of things in general, iill v that of the children's accommodations, -uid that various improvements should be carried -■nt both for their health and welfaie. On the 30th ;:P, iM'egan visited and attended the sick. Oil Thursday, 1st inst., Mary Wilkins, an inmate- of Workhouse, passed away, aged 73 years. The number of inmates in the House during the fort- nirbt was:—First week: 45, compared with 50 for 1\, corresponding period of last year. Second 44. Inmates i" lieved 1st week against 48; 2nd week, 52 against 45. Numbers ;o receipt of outdoor relief: First week, 454 (337 not able bodied, 33 able bodied and 84 children), t 476; amount £ 84 18s. 6d., against £88138. 5d. Second week 454 (337 not able bodied. 33 able bodied and 84 children), against 476: amount ex- tided £ 83 13s. 6d.. against EC86 Is. Toted num. r -■! pauperis, indoor and outdoor. 503, against -,06. i -e 3rd of £ 965 Is. J.Od. The Chairman (to the Master): Have von any special report from the L.G.B. Inspector? ) The Mast r: No, sir. The Chairman:" Well, be is going to turn you '-p-ide down. He said that this room was full of m-os. The metier should be done away with. :n-l we should h. ve Turkish carpets here: also •hat fb eliiblr oi are ov-er-cr nvded and before long it will be absolute!v necessary for the guardians rut them :i 11 out. He threatens to come here e a in in a month's time. We will then deal with 1]j111. Mi-. J. Davies said they bad better wait until bev bad bis report. A letter was received from Dr. J. T. C. Williams d' Whitland. stating he intended taking his holi- di.vq from the 8th to the 16th in this month. A oi.-iljfled man would., however, be left in his ab- 'ene' Aereerl to. Mr. T. Griffiths, builder and contractor, of Nar- l-er'b, wrote stating that the wall near the water tank was only 1 foot thick, and should be at least ? foot. He agreed to make the wall the necessary thickness if the Board would supply him with the stones. Agreed to. A letter was read from the L.G.B. approving of the apnointment of Mr. J. W. Griffiths as vaccina- ■ion officer for the Llanbnidy sub-district. A letter was read from the South Wales and Monmouthshire Blind Institute, Swansea, request- ing the names ~nd ages of any blind persons in the House, diose receiving out-door relief. Also if there were any blind children between the ages of 5 and 16. The Clerk said there were no blind persons in the House. The letter was referred to the relieving officers for report at the next meeting. Mr. Collins asked what was being done with re- "avd to the man at Llandissilio, whose money was in the hands of the Vicar The Chairman: He is in the House. Mr. Collins: Is he to stay there ? The Chairman: It is for the guardians to say. Mr. Collins: I understand this House is for people who are destitute, and if he has plenty of money I do not think he is destitute. The Chairman pointed out that the man was destitute because no one would go near him. Mr. Thomas, the Vicar of Llandissilio, was prepared I-) guarantee any payment that was required bv 'he Guardians. The Clerk would consider what ■■lint they could charge. The Clerk pointed out that the Act stated that they could recover the cost of his maintenance. Mr. Collins (to the Chairman): I have heard you say since I have been on the Board that this House is not a lodging house. I maintain that no %Ilo has money is destitute. rlhe Master suggested that they should charge hhn 10s. a week. The Chairman slid that the only grounds that he was allowed to remain in the House was that • wouhl go near bim. (To the Master): Is '•a under medical charge? The Master: Yes. sir. Mr. Collins: As a pauper? The Master: As far as I know. Mr. Collins said he did not see why he should "mt pay for a doctor. He had plenty of money. The Chairman: They will not disclose what mount he has. Mr. Morris said he thought that any woman ho was substantially paid would attend him. The Master said that he was a man who if a reasonable offer of say 10s. a week w ;re made, which was small enough, would think it too much. Mr. Collins said that the Vicar should find a ■dace for him. He would move that the man he etit out of the House, and thai the Clerk write to dr. Thomas, the Vicar, and tell him the position ,f the Board, and ask for 10s. a week. together 1 ith the doctor's tees and other extra necessaris^' The Chairman: If we can get them. This was agreed to. The Clerk said that the House Committee had commended the purchase of a range for the kit- hen, together with fixing, etc. He had advertised ")1' tenders to be submitted to the Board that day- "I'll:" Chairman pointed out that at the present fnne the Master was unable to cook anything it, he old stove as it was completely worn out. The following tenders were received — Mr. L- Harries, Whitland. range as specified in the ad* n'tisement £17 15s., boiler to suit £2 5s.. circulat- ■n? cylinder £ 1 ISs. 6d.: cistern (80 gallons) £ 1 12s- 5d.: total. £ 23 12. Mr. David Fisher, Narberth, quoted £ 28 itieltl- ,lve: Messrs. Griffiths and Jenkins. Saundersfooh P,2-S 5s. inclusive: Mr. J. D. Lewis, Narberth. E26 2s- mclusive; Mr. Harold Thomas, Waterloo Housfi* ■aundersfoot, range £18 5s., boiler R2 9s. 6d. CyJio- rf R2 7s. 6d., cistern £1 15s,: totals 78. Ed. iloyd, Tenby. £ 28 10s inclusive; T. M. Jones 'Vhjt- ^nd, range £ 21. boiler £ 2 10s.. cylinder £ 1 18s. 6d- ■ustern £ 1 10s.; total, £ 26 18s. 6d.; Messrs. F. at^ E. S. Morgan. Narberth, e26 3s. 6d. inclusive. t The Chairman: It is marvellous how thev eft each other down. Mr. Thomas: It is some cliarging over the others Air. Harries, of Whitland. considers the ratenaver3 (laughter.) Mr. Collins: I suppose there is no question abolt the quality? Mr. Thomas: No; they are all of the best qualW (laughter.) Air. Collins asked if it had been decided to harÐ the stove. The Clerk said it had not been passed by tllØ Board of Guardians, but it was part of the ret port of the House Committee, and they though it would save time by having the tenders in. Mr. Hy. Morris proposed that they should &c' cept the recommendations of the House CoilV inittee. Mr. Thomas seconded, and this was agreed to; The Chairman said that it was absolutely neces sary. They had 60 people to cook for every day- It was decided to accept the lowest tender. v'z" Mr. Levi Harries. Whitland, R23 12s. The Chairman said he presumed that the Gugrd- ians would give permission to the House C'O'11' miftee to have the work carried out as quickly as possible. -i nis was agreed to. The Clerk said it had been resolved bv House Committee that the present kitchen shoU1'1 be turned into a scullerv, which would be for washing purposes while the kitchen should kept entiieJy for cooking purposes. The Cham,,an pointed out that there were t^'0 old stoves that would be disposed of as soon may had the new one installed. The Chairman said the Master suggested doi11^ av\ay with the timber fire. Wood firing was v^> expensive. The Chairman asked if anyone wot^f oropose that permission be granted to make a si'1* tor washing up purposes in the scullery so as i0 _2ave the kitchen entirely for cooking purpose- tirere was no sink at present. ] ^r" ^rris proposed that the matter Mr. Tlios. Davies seconded, and this was a"' to. r i The Clerk said the House Committee forth1'' recommended that Mr. T. Griths's tender for rl, accepted. Clm""e-V of the House probablyhtheT" I"1 The hrH'ks W€re do a lot of COme dmvn on the slates a x The AI ?r work. nevs w-> ,st1er saul that Practically all the ch''11' "e^ wanted attending to. "ir\ °.wen Jan,ey Proposed that the tender ,l<-cepted. i?' Thonias seconded, and it was carri^' I he Clerk said that Mr. Luke's account for val11' ations during the last year amounted to 16 I he matter had been before the Assessment Co"1' mittee, who had arranged that it should I* paid- This was agreed to. —

Narberth Rural District Council. The above Council held their meeting after t^1<? Guardians, the Chairman (Mr. Jos. Phelps) preS'c*' mg. A letter «as vead from Mr. John Evans tractor. Wl, tlarul, with Kgard to t le Sr-P" near the Station, which he stated would be^ereC^ m the course of a few days. Bmra 1eDi''t!ire" r S received fro™ the St. Alb*1^ desirahlpS() t Council that in their opinion it cillors =1 Vi ,guardlans an(l rural district co1111' Jors should be separately elected. ti £ i011-:nS Jw°P°sed that it be left on the the Chairman: I second it. Are we all agre^? Mr. Buckbv: Quite (laughter). A letter was received from Mr. W G Eato'1 bvans, Haverfordwest, stating he was maki"^ Wh :a.v?urs to secure the plans of b,fP alsn staterl that attend11 of vl-bm i oi l t0Ah,e reI™' m the newspaP^/ with rpVnS meeting on the 22ad i'ist; with regard to the proposed erection of stiles boveston. He stated there had been some apllo.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. --I MARRIAGES. MATHIAS-CECIL. — September 4th, at the Taber- nacle Church, in this town, by the pastor. Rev. E. Nicholson Jones, William Stevenson, son of Mr. John Matliias. Dragon Hotel, to Jane Bow en, fourth daughter of Mr William Cecil, High-street. WTATKINS-PRICE.—September 1st, at the Albany Chapel, in this town, by the Rev. Owen Jacobs. Mr. Stanley Watkins. St. Thomas Green, to Miss Lily Price. Bethany Row, Haverfordwest. WILLIAMS-JAMES.—September 6th, at Uzmaston Church (by licence), by the Rev. John Phillips, Mr. W. H. Williams, Lower Cambrian Place, Haverfordwest, to Lizzie, eldest daughter of D.C.C. James, Castle-terrace, Haverfordwest. HOWELLS-EDWARDS. — September 3rd, at Llan- dilo. Mr. David Howells, contractor, Ammanford, to Phyllis Mabel, youngest daughter of Mr. John Edwards, Slade Lane, Haverfordwest, HAWKINS-PETERSON. — August 3rd, at St. Thomas Church, by the Rev. T. Harries. William Hawkins, to Emma Peterson, of Quay-street. DEATH-' THOMAS.—August 31st, at 5. Rail way-villas. Penv- erraig, Martha, the beloved wife of Mr. Alfred Thomas (mason), aged 70. I THOMAS. August 31st. at 9, Prince-s-avenue. Crosby. Liverpool, aged 3 years. Roselind Margaret, daughter of William Rowland and Ellen M. Thomas. FLETCHER. — September 7th, at High-sfreet Haverfordwest (suddenly), Geo. Fletcher, aged 71 vears. Funeral will leave the house to morrow Saturday) morning at 10 o'clock. SYNGE. September 8th. at Kiltrough House Merlin s Hill. Haverfordwest (suddenly), the b- loved wife of Richard Synge, in her 49tli year Deeply mourned by her husband.