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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. APOTHECARIES' RALL.-On Thursday, the 9th instant, Mr William John, of Haverfordwest, with other gen- tlemen, passed their examination in the science and practice of medicine, and received Certificates to practice. FISHERY DuTRicTs.—The certificates relating to the Fishery Districts connected with the County, formed by the Secretary of State, and the maps Refining their limits, have been reoeived from the Home Office, and are now deposited in the office of the Clerk of the Peace for the County of Pembroke. FAIR.—The annual fair for the sale of stock, &c, took place on Tuesday. The supply of beasts was very large, but the quality generally was inferior to that of latefairs. The numerous attendance had the effect of lowering prices, and the majority of the business was transacted At reduced rates; the superior beasts, however, were readily disposed of, and obtained the high prices of late fairs. The sheep fair was also well attended, and numerous sales were effected of the best animals. There was a fair supply of horses; some good animals were on offer, but the sales were not numerous, and were almost entirely confined to the best description. The pig fair will be held to-day. ALBANY SUNDAY SCHOOL.—On Tuesday week the teachers, friends, and children of the above school held their annual tea meeting. Having for many years met on similar occasions in-doors, it was determined this year to vary the proceedings by a trip to Broad Haven. The weather, which in the morning bad a very threatening aspect, towards noon turned out beautifully fine. Soon after eleven o'clock the school, numbering nearly 300, Itarted from the chapel in waggons and carts, and other conveyances, headed by their pastor, the Rev James Williams, and the Superintendent. Mr Thomas Thomas, and other officers of the school, accompanied by flags and banners bearing appropriate mottoes, and arrived safe at tbeir destination about one o'clock, Shortly after the children were supplied with bread and cheese, and ginger beer. They then separated and indulged themselvts during the afternoon in different games, cricket, football, rounders, &c, until half-past four, when they were sum- moned to tea, and regaled with a plentiful supply of tea and cake, to which, we need hardly say, ample justice was done. The teachers and friends afterwards sat down In a large booth erected for the occasion, and where a com- fortable tea awaited them, of which all heartily partook. Tea being over they again joined in the various games, gome to the sands, where races were got up amongst the children, in which there were a great many competitors, the successful ones having nuts, &c, given them by their friends. The time being up for the start home. the chil- dren were again called together, when various votes of thanks were accorded to the managers and others, and also to Mr Powell, of Broad Haven, for his kindness throughout the day to the school. The National Anthem having been sung by the company, they started for home, the ride being very much enlivened by the singing of the .children. They arrived at Hill-street about nine o'clock, where they alighted, nothing having transpired to mar the pleasures ot a day longto be remembered by all present. Before closing these remarks, we think it our duty to thank the gentlemen who so kindly lent the necessary conveyances, and some at great inconvenience to them- selves, among whom we may mention Mr P. p. Ellis, Mr T. W. Davies, Mr James Rees, Mr Marychurch, Mr David Lewis, Mr Joseph Thomas, Mr Blethyn, Mr George Lewis, Mr Eyre, Mr John James, Mr Isaac Roberts.&c. LITTLE HAVEN.—A concert was held on Thursday last in the National Schoolroom at Walton West, under the auspices of Mrs Lort Phillips, of Haroldstone Hill, a lady to whose unwearying and energetic kindness the village of Little Haven and its vicinity are frequently and deeply indebted. Although but scant notice had been given, the room was filled with a numerous and appreciative audience, comprehending not only the respectable inha- bitants and visitors of both Havens, but also many of the families residing in the neighbourhood. Much interest had been excited by the announcement that a gentleman Of great musical attainments would take part in the pro- ceedings. This gentleman, whose name was iao., an- nounced, proved to be the Rev W. H. Bliss, Musical Bachelor, and late Printer of Exeter College, Oxford. whose name is well known as a musical composer, and of whose attainments as a performer the audience of last Thursday's concert were fortunate ,enough to be able to udge; and we need but say that Mr Bliss far more than unstained the expectations that had been previously raised. The Church Choir, under the direction of Mrs Phillips and the skilful leadership of Miss Ellen Thomas, opened the concert with Pearcell's well known Oh who will o'er the Downs,' and during the evening sang Her- rick's old song 'Gather ye Rosebuds' and 'The Cuckoo.' The way in which these pieces were performed did great credit to the choir, and to those to whom their training is entrusted. Miss Thomas then sang 'The Forsaken,' well suited to her rich soprano voice, and was listened to with marked attention. Mr Bliss and Miss Woodman Lloyd followed with Mozart's charming duet from Don Giovanne La ci darem,' the soprano part being most admirably sustained by Miss Lloyd, of whom we find it difficult to say whether we most admire the pureness of voice or the simplicity and delicacy of intonation. Mr Harding's Cornet Solo accompanied by Miss Minnie Reynolds of selections from Fra Diavolo was, if possible, better given than when it elicited so much admirhtion in this town last winter. Mr Bliss then sang Santley's favourite song 'The Bell Ringer' with immense power combined with the most touching pathos, and being rap- turously encored gave Ardite's spirited song 'The Stirrup Cup.' 'Oft in the Stilly Night' was then sung in trio by Miss W. Lloyd and the Revds W. H. Bliss and James Tasker in singular harmony, and elicited the strongest appreciation. Mr Wilson, whose voice is a very sweet tenor, sang 'The Pilgrim of Love' with great taste, and being deservedly encored sang I would 1 were a bird.' -In the second part, Mr Bliss sang Dr Calcott's grand old song The Llist Man, in which his massive baritone voice was brought out in all its cultivated richness, and on being encored excited tie enthusiasm of his audience to the highest pitch with his masterly performance of Hul- lab's classical 'Miserere Domine.' Mr Harding and Miss Reynolds then played a very charming galop, in which Miss Reynolds's admirable time and spirited play- ing severely tested the Terpsychorean propensities of her hearers, and elicited a merited encore. Mr Cecil was well received in a pretty melody by Franz Abt. Miss W. Lloyd then sang Esser's 'Farewell,' and in the solo we had a better opportunity of admiring the clear notes and unaffected style that gave so great a charm to her singing. 'Truth in absence,' which Miss Lloyd substituted as an encore, was given with even moregiacefulness of enuncia- tion. After Mr Wilson's song 4 Oh! sweet be ihy repose,' well suited to the soft tones of his voice, Miss Lloyd and Mr Bliss again delighted the audience with a duet of F. B. Mendelssohn, and Mr Dane enlivened the proceed- ings with two humorous songs. We may fairly state that there was no single part of this concert that was not very much above the average of amateur concerts, while many parts might claim comparison with the best of provincial performances; and while we are justly proud of the musical display drawn, with but one exception, entirely from our own county, we are still more pleased in finding that we have those amongst us who so cheerfully contribute their time and most valued assist- ance to the sacred purpose of charity. We cannot but congratulate those who were instrumental in arranging this concert on its unexampled success, evidenced by the full attendance and the continued attention of the audi- ence, and perhaps even more satisfactorily by the sub- stantial addition to the funds of the school, and we trust that the approbation of the neighbourhood, so strongly expressed on this occasion, may result in future efforts to combine permanent advantage to a useful institu:ion with a bigh class entertainment to the sojourners at the agreeable watering place of Little Haven. HAVERFORDWEST TOWN COUNCIL —A meeting of this body was held at the Market Hall on Monday. There were present; The Mayor, John Madoeks, Esq, Mr S. Harford, Mr Whicher Davies, Mr J W. Phillips, Mr J. Marychurch, Mr W. Owen, and Mr A. Bevnon.—The Town Clerk read a letter from the Lord of the Treasury, authorizing the conveyance of the Lower Almshouse to the Trustees of Hayward's Charity. He also stated that he had forwarded a copy of the Ithter to the Clerk of the Trustees, and bad received no communication since.- The Town Clerk stated that an order was parsed at a former meeting directing a box to be provided to hold the n.aces and seal of the Corporation. He was ibout to remove his offices to a house in Quay Stieet, where there was no cupboard similar to the one at his present offices in which he could keep the Corporation documents. It occurred to him that a large cupboard might be provided instead of the box, one part of which might be made very strong to hoid the maces and seal, and the other part could be used for the purpose of keeping the documents of the Corporation, which were very numerous —Mr J. W. Phillips thought the original resolution ought to be carried out, and that the maoes and seal should be in the personal custody of the Town Clerk. Atter some dis- cussion, it was resolved that the box referred to in the former order should be provided, and that a large box should be obtained and at a cost not to exceed £5, to hold the Corporation documents—The Town Clerk stated that in compliance with an order of the Council he bad seen Mr W. Vaughan James on the subject of the fines imposed by tne Borough magistrates, to which the Coun- cil thought they, were entitled. Mr James said that he was willing to pay the fines over to the party authorized to received them, but that he was not prepared to admit that the Corporation were authorized to receive them. It was a very difficult and complicated question, and Mr James suggested that a friendly indictment should be preferred against the Justices' Clerk for the purpose of bringing the matter before a proper tribunal for de- cision.-After some disoussion, a deputation, consisting of the Mayor and the Town Clerk, was appointed to wait on the magistrates at the next Quarter Sessions, and to report the result to the next quarterly meeting of the Council.—The bit! of the Justices' Clerk, amounting to over £ 20, was ordered to stand over till next meeting.- Mr Whicher Davies said that he believed an bxtra. ordinary cacancy bad arisen in the Council, in consequence of Mr W. Marychurch having become disqualified by ceasing to reside in the town. He understood that Mr Marychurch resided in Cardiff or Swansea, and he was prepared to move a resolution on the subject. Some con- versation ensued, in the course of which it was stated that the facts had not been ascertained, and that no action could be then taken in the matter.-A memorial was presented from the butchers occupying the stalls on the South side of the Meat Market, asking that a protec- tion for their meat against sun and rain might be erected similar to that which existed over the stalls on the north aide. The application was referred for consideration to the Market House Committee.—A resolution was passed, directing tbe police to give notice to owners of bull- dogs, mastiffs, and ferocious dogs, requiring them to muzzle them when at large, and in the event of their neglecting to do so, to take proceedings against such owners under the Gas Act —The Council sat as a Sani- tary Committee, when thirty-five nuisances were reported. The Inspector was instructed to serve notices upon the parties mentioned in the presentment book, and In the event of the nuisances not being removed within fourteen days, to apply to the Justices for summonses against the persons neglecting to remove the same, and to take any further proceedings each case might require. On the motion of Mr J. W. Phillips, a committee was appointed to consider the I Sanitary Act, 1866, and its operation in reference to the town.—Orders were made for the pay- ment of several bills.- A bill from Dr Brown, amounting to £ 14 103, for attendance on the police force, was again considered, but some members having left the room during the discussion, there was not a sufficient number present to form a meeting, and no order could be made respecting it. THE CHOLERA, AND THE CATTLE PLAGUE. The Archbishop of Canterbury has ismed the following prayers, on the authority of the Privy Council, which are to be read on Sundays, until further notice, in all the churches in England and Wales — '0 Almighty God and Merciful Father, our only refuge in the time of need, we approach Thee under a deep sense of our sinfulness, and in awe of Thy judgments which are abroad in the pestilence that has now reached our shores. We desire to humble ourselves under Thy mighty hand, confessing our iniquities, which have justly provoked Thy wrath against us we acknowledge with shame and sorrow that we have shewn ourselves unthankful for Thy mercies; we have followed our own will rather than Thy holy law, and have not in our prosperity honoured Thee as the Author and Giver of it all. Take from us, we beseech Thee, all hardness of heart and unbelief, all neglect of Thy ordinances and contempt of Thy word. Correct us, 0 Lord, but not in tbine anger, and withdraw from usj in Thine own good time, the seourge with which Thou hast visited us. Give us a heart to comfort and succour all who are stricken by it; incline us to aid in ministering to their wants and assuaging their Bufferings; and in the presence of this great mortality, may we all be reminded that in the midst of life we are in death. Give us grace to turn from our evil ways and seek the Lord our Saviour while He may be found, with hearty repentance and true faith: so shall we in quietness and confidence await Tby holy will, and he ready, shouldst Thou call us, to yield up our souls to Thee, 0 Gracious Father, in the blessed hope of everlasting life, through the mediation and for the merits of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.' 0 Lord God Almighty, whose are the cattle on a thousand hills, and in whose band is the breath of every living thing, look down, we beseech Thee, in oompassion upon Thy servants, whom Thou bast visited with a grievous murrain among our herds and flocks. We acknowledge our transgressions, which worthily deserve Thy chastisement, and our sin is ever before us; and in humble penitence we come to seek thy aid. Stay, we beseeech Thee, this plague by Thy word of power* and save that provision which Thoa hadst in Thy good- ness granted for our sustenance; so small we offer unto Thee the sacrifice of praise and of thanksgiving for these Thy acts of providenoe over us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.' HAVERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held at the Shire Hall on Wed- nesday, before J. Harvey, Esq, and James Bowen, Esq ASSAULT.—THE POETESS OF PRENDERGAST. Martha Edwards, of Prendergast, was charged with assaulting Caroline Griffiths, wife of George Griffiths, at the parish of Prendergast on the 11th of July. The defendant stated that the complainant attempted to strike her with a jug, and that she then struck her. A fight ensued, and they were separated. The Complainant deposed: I WaS singing when going from my house, and the defendant was coming against me. She put her fist in my mouth, and rang an old kettle against me some time before. She knocked the kettle with a stick. While I was singing she struck me with a stone several times. My biggest boy prevented her buating me further. I had a cap on my head: there are the marks of two cuts there now. Defendant: I was passing down with another woman three days before, and she spat in my face. The Complainant denied doing so. Defendant: She was singing songs about me, and oalled me a 'stinking from the kilns,' and I Peep ho, Tamar,' and checked me about my father stealing Harper's herrings. Complainant: I did not. Mr Bowen: What song did you sing? Defendant (handing in a document): That is one written for her by Miss Farrow, of the Old Bridge. She I repeated it, and Miss Farrow wrote it. The document referred to was as follows:- I 'Composed by Mrs Caroline Griffiths, No. 11, Pros- pect Place. I A young woman wanted a lodging house, And a lodging bouse she found, And her father and mother they missed The young woman—where was she gone? Her father and mother did come Asking for a lodging house, And a lodging house they found. The Mistress ot the bou,.te did come And gave answer to the father and mother 'No, no, your daughter's not here.' The Mistress of the lodging house went Out to a neighbour's house, When the young woman went to her father and mother, 'Oh, oh, here's my daughter come out From the lodging house.' That's the way they keep the lodging house up By keeping young wcmen in the house. ST. DAVID'S The defendant said that she was the young woman referred to, and that the lodging house was that kept by Mrs James. Clerk: You are are a bit of a poetess-did you sing any songs about the defendant? Complainant: I never sang that song. Clerk: Nor any other about her? Complainant: No. Clerk: Do you mean to tell the Bench she beat you for nothing? Complainant: I did nothing to her. Mr Bowen: Were you, to use an old saying I picking' at her? Complainant: I was not: they are all against me at the kilns. Elizabeth James deposed: I live at the Kilns, in Pren- dergast, and keep a lodging house. I know nothing about the blows. Clerk: What do you know about the poetry ? Witness: This girl lodged with me about a fortnight before the row, and nearly every day the complainant would pass and repass, singing. 4 I know a young woman from the kilns, who travelled the country with a married man.-Peep ho, Tamar.' I heard her many times. I Peep ho,' is a nick name. She said I that is why the lodging house keepers live by keeping young women in it.' The defendant was living with the man six weeks in this town before she came back, and it is not for me to know whether she is married or not. As soon as she came back, the complainant began to sing the songs. She checked me about stealing Mr Madocks's cheese. Complainant: I tell you what, I am getting no fair play with you, gentlemen: you are listening to her, and not to me. The Clerk: You will have worse play if you do not conduct yourself properly here. The Husband of complainant here asked the Bench to put the case off to the quarter sessions., when the doctor could attend and prove the extent of the injuries. Mr Bowen Are you certain you did not give some of the wounds to her yourself? Husband: No fear of that, air. Supt. Cecil deposed that the complainant admitted to him that she sang songs about the defendant. She came to him in a very exhausted state, and he sent for the doctor. There was a severe wound on her head, the scalp of which was cut through. Complainant: What I said was—'There is a young woman travelling the country with a widowed man.' Clerk: The best way is for you not to interfere with other people's morals: it is enough for each of us to pro- teot our own she does not appreciate your advice. She, however, had no right to strike yoa. The Bench fined the defendant 2s 6d and costs, amounting to 12s, and in default of payment 14 days' imprisonment. The defendant preferred going to jail, and was com- mitted accordingly. VAGRANCY. James Summers, who described himself as a native of Bradford, in Yorkshire, was charged with vagrancy at the parish of St. Mary. The prisoner (who admitted the offence) was com- mitted to the House of Correction for seven days.

TEN B Y. LORD WESTBURY is at present staying at Tenby. He arrived with a party in his yacht Flirt, on the 31st ult. POLICE COURT, August 6th.-Before Dr Dyster and Rev T H Dunn.-John Towens, master mariner, Was charged with drunkenness. Fined 6s, and costs 3s 64. Paid.—James Jermyn was charged with an assault on Maria Jermyn, his sister. Case dismissed, complainant not appearing. Costa paid. LIFE BOA.T.-On Wednesday afternoon last, the Tenby Life Boat went out for her usual quarterly exercise. In the evening, both crews were entertained at supper, at the Commercial Hotel, by a gentleman visitor at Ten by. whose name we have been unable to ascertain, who had witnessed the great steadiness with which the men handled the boat in the afternoon. The chair was filled by Mr Monger, the coxswain of the boat. A SERMON was preached in the Church of Saint Issell's, Saundersfoot, in behalf of the fund of the Society for the propagation of the Gospel, by the Rev R. Lewis, Rural Dean, Organizing Secretary to the Society. The rev gentleman preached an admirable discourse, from the 28th of Matthew, 19th and 20th verses, containing much valuable information respecting the society's operations. The rev gentleman's appeal was responded to by a col- lection amounting to upwards of JE4. SUICIDE.—On Monday, the 6th instant, a man of the name of Murragh presented himself at the residence of Head-constable Harrison, In a state of alarm and trepl.. dation. With great difficulty the constable could make out that the man had seen a person hanging by « tree in Cornishdown Wood, and that he bad been too much frightened to cut him down. Head-constable Harrison, with a posse of men, went off to the spot indi" cated. After walking rapidly on the Heywood Lane till they had nearly reached the last villa: they got over a gate to the right; down across two fields, over a slope in the hedge, and into the edge of the wood; then on some thirty yards to the right, through briar and brushwood, and there, pendant from the branch of a tree which was seven feet from the ground, swung the body of a mail, To cut it down was the work of a moment, and with op" pressed breath the men bent over the ghastly corpse. The body was at once recognised as that of a shipwrigb* named Thomas Griffiths. At a short distance from the tree on which the corpse hung a tree had been barked nearly all round, as if to attract the attention of any One whom chance may had led to the wood. J. H. H°°P?f' Esq, surgeon, who had been met by the head-constabie, we believe said that death may have occurred any tim between twelve and thirty hours. The rope used was » small piece of rope, about tbe size of bed sacking <jor Z It was secured hy a running noose round the branch the tree*, the other end, which was round the Q\ formed a loop by making two hitches on the middle the line. As far as we can judge, the unfortunate naust have clambered on to the branch, and hav j» made fast one end to the branch, and secured the J* round his neck, let himself partly down from the bra and having then let go, the whole weight came suaa to bear on the neok, and the fearful deed was comp The deceased was last seen alive on Sunday XOOT when found he was in his every day working ci A The manner of bis being found was singular.

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ROOSE PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held at the Shire Hall on Saturday, before O. E. Davies, Esq. J. P. Jones, Esq, J. D. Roberts, Esq, A. B. Starbuck, Esq, S. Harford, Esq, and the Rev P. Phelps. ASSAULT. James Bennett, of Freystrop, was charged with assaulting Thomas Lleweliin, at the parish of Freystrop, The defendant denied the charge. The complainant deposed that be lived at Cardmaker's Pool, and that bearing a cry of Murder' he went out of his house, and met his wife who told him that she had cried out, because the defendant had threatened her, and she was afraid he would kill her. He spoke to com- plainant, when be struck him, knocking him to the ground. Defendant jumped on him, and seized him by the neckerchief, nearly choking him. His wife came to his assistance, and got the defendant away from him. The complainant's wife corroborated his evidence. The defendant said that the complainant attempted to strike him with his staff, and in endeavouring to avoid the blow, be fell, when the complainant seized him by the neck of his shirt and fell upon him. The Bench fined the defendant 2s 6d and costs,—in default of payment in a fortnight to be sent to prison for 14 days. Stephen Harries, joiner, of Haverfordwest, was charged with assaulting Benjamin Morgan, builder, of Neyland. Mr J. Price, solicitor, appeared for the complainant, and stated that he would not detain the Bench with any remarks relating to the assault, which the evidence would show to be a very brutal one, the defendant's conduct appearing more like that of a mad man than of one in possession of his senses. The Complainant deposed that he was going to Ney- land from Haverfordwest on Saturday last, in company with a person named Sheldon. At the Lamb and Flag publio house they saw the defendant, who was singing songs. He and Mr Sheldon proceeded on their way, and were afterwards overtaken by defendant, who inquired how building was getting on atJNeyland, saying that he iad been working for Capt. Jackson.' He (complainant) isked if he had been working In the I black gang,' meaning :11e men who worked on the pontoon, and shipped the loal. The defendant said :-t How the —— do you think [ was working in the black gang.' He told him that 1e did not mean to insult him by the question, and loped he would not be offended. He wished to get rid )f defendant, and proposed to Mr Sheldon to go across :he fields by Westfield, when the defendant said he would. !0 that way too: he then suggested that they should go by Rosemarket, when the defendant also changed for that direction, and followed them. After going on a little way. the defendant suddenly struck him over the eyes, cnocking him to the ground, and jumping on him, and tiammering him over the face with his fists. Mr Sheldon interfered, and got the defendant away; but the de- fendant releasing himself from Mr Sheldon's grasp, utacked him again. In the row the defendant placed iiis hand in his coat pocket, and tape the pocket and coat. ind also kicked him. He was very much injured and x tiad bnen attended by a medical man. William Sheldon, bootmaker, corroborated the com- plainant's testimony, the defendant said that the complainant shoved himself igainst him, and stood out to fight him. He fought with iiim, and the complainant received the injuries in the ight. The defendant's sister said, on hearing a noise, she went out and saw him and the witness Sheldon. The complainant was not there. She saw nothing of the IIlows, but heard Sheldon say 'It was Morgan's fault. because he was jarring at him all the way: and pressed jini too hard.' In reply to a question, the defendant said that be was » joiner, and had been working with the late Mr John (Otin, of Bridge-street. The defendant was fined 103 and costs: the Bench iliowed the advocate's fee. The total expenses amounted ;o X2 10i 6d. He was allowed a month to pay. George Lewis, innkeeper, of Llanstadwell, was charged with assaulting Benjamin Morgan, the complainant in be preceding case. Mr Price appeared for complainant: the defendant lenied the charge. The complainant deposed that he bad been doing work for the defendant, and went to his house for the purpose í>t presenting the bill, in company with his brother-in- law, named Evans. He swore at Evans, saying he could iettle his business without him. He afterwards called him (complainant) a d-- robber, and ordered him out of his house. He seized a piece of lath, and would have struck him if he had not been prevented by another person who was present. W. Payne and David Erans gave evidence in support of the charge. In his defence, the defendant oalled William Williams, who deposed that defendant held up a piece of lath about 10 inches in length, bat that he did not attempt to strike the complainant. The defendant had been ill, and he did not consider him In his right senses. The B neb nned the de.endant 5s and costs, allowing the advocate's fee. USING LANGUAGE CALCULATED TO CREATH A BREACH OF THE PEACE. George Lewis was also charged with using language towards Be j imin Morgan, calculated to create a breach of the peace. Mr Price (who appeared for complainant) said that the case arose out of the same transaction as the former one, and with the permission of the Bench he would withdraw the charge. The Bench consented, and the charge was withdrawn. ALLOWING PIGS, &C. TO STRAY John John, of Rosemarket, was charged with allowing two pigs to stray on the highway. In reply to the charge, The defendant's wife stated that the pigs were turned out for a short time while the stye was cleansed. Rev P. Phelps: Are you from Rosemarket? Mrs John: Yes, Rev P. Phelps: I suppose you heard of the man being let off last week for doing the same thing ? Mrs John I am telling the truth do what you please: I have no land to turn them out upon. Capt. Stokes said that he would not press for a fine, if the defendant would pay the costs. Ih answer to the Bench, It was stated that the police fees were 38 7d. Mr O. E, Davies: Can't we do away with the police fees? The Clerk stated that the Bench had power to remit the fees, but it must be borne in mind that the payment of the fees was not a question between the police and the offender, but between the ratepayers and the offender. The feus went to the county, and it it were laid down as a rule that the fees were to be remitted in those cases, it would become a serious question Mr O. E. Davies said he did not intend to lay it down as a rule, but under the ciroumstances of the "ase before them, he was in favour of a remission of the police fees. Ultimately the Bench ordered the defendant to pay the whole of the costs, amounting to 8s Id. Richard Reynolds was charged with allowing an ass to stray on the highway. The defendant's wife stated that the ass seen by the police did not belong to them. They owned two asses, and one was at home, and the other out with a boy at the time the police saw an ass straying. The police stated that they had been tpid that the animal belonged to defendant, but could not prove it that d.iy. At the suggestion of the Clerk, the case was ord. red to stand over tor a fortnight, the complainant to give the defendant notice if, after making further inquiries, he intended to proceed with the charge.