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xfAVERFORDWEST POSTAL REGULATIONS Postmastcr~MR BRYAMT EVENTS. VP MAIL TO LONDON. Box Closes I Late letters with addi-I Departure of 4.34 p.m. | tionalstamp,5.5. j Mail5.15p.m. UP MAIL TO THE NORTH. BsxCloses | Late Letters with addi- I Departureof f}.45 a.m. | tionalstamp, 11.10 MailU.27a.m. "PIIDOWN MAIL TO PEMBROKE, PEMBROKE-DOCK, MILFORD AND IRELAND. Box Closes I Late letters with addi- I Departure of 9.59 p.m. j tionalstamp, 10 p.m. Mail 6 a.m. feSflOND DOWN MAIL TO PEMBROKE, &c., &C., AND IRELAND. Sox Closes I Late letters with addi-| Departureof 1.20 p.m. | tional stamp, 1.30. | Mail 1.35 p.m. London Down Mailarrives 6.35 a.m. Letters delivered 7.15 a.m. Korth Down Mailarrives 1.50 p.m. Letters delivered 2.30 p.m. First Up Mailfrom Milford, &c., arrives 11.35 a.m. Letters delivered 2.30 p.m. Second UpMailfromMilford,&c,arrivea 5.30 p.m. Letters delivered 6.0 p.m. The public are recommended when applying for Money Orders, to use printed I Application Forms,' which save time, and afford greater security than verbal messages against mistakes. These forms are supplied gratuitously at all offices to any one requiring money orders. The commission on inland money orders is as follows: On sums not exceeding £ 2 3d. Above E2 do do £ 5 6d. „ JE5 do do £ 7 9d. n A;7 do do £ 10 Is. The commission on Money Orders payable in Canada, Cape of Good Hope, New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland, Australia is fourfold these sums, and on Money Orders payable at Gibraltar or Malta threefold. No single order ean be granted for more than £10. A letter, book, or other packet, on which the postage has been prepaid in stamps, can be registered to any part of the United Kingdom for a fee of fourpence. AU letters posted containing coin are now taxed with the reduced registration » of 4d, and an additiona fine of 4d.

HAVERFORDWEST RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. DRILL IKSTRUCTOR-SERGEANT-MAJOR IIEID. Drills for the week commencing Oct. 1, 1866. >> f K* hi 10 S" SO « 0i E 5 S "2 £ -3 S a » !S 2 J2 a — Sh «3 S H > H P* oo P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P..M P.M. Squad Drill 7.30 7.30 Target Practice Judging Distance oo. Position Drill n. Aiming Drill Battalion Drill General Muster 8 8 „ Blank Firing oo. Target Practice 5 5 5 5 4 Band Practice 8 8 Captain for the week. Captain Carrow. Orderly Non-commissioned Officers, Sergeants T. L James, T. Lloyd, and J. M. Thomas. The drill will be in plain clothes, without arms, until further orders. (Signed) X. PEEL, Lieut.-Colonel, Commanding 1st Administrative Battalion, Pembrokeshire Rifle Volunteers.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. FORTUNE TELLING -At the Police Office on Thursday, before the Mayor, John Madocks, Esq, a woman named Edwards, alias Singler, a tramp, was brought up in cus- tody of the police, charged with wandering about the country telling fortunes. The offence was fully proved, and the prisoner was committed to prison for seven days. FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR LBTTERSTONE.—On Thursday week, while a man named James Lewis, was engaged in leading in corn on the farm of Mr Thomas Richards, at Obry, near Letterstone, be by some means unfortunately lost his balance, and fell from the top of a loaded cart, thereby sustaining such injuries as to cause almost in- stantaneous death. He has left a widow and six children. APPLE STEALING.-At the Police Office, on Friday before the Mayor, John Madocks, Esq, Emma Thomas, and.Anne Thomas, two sisters, residing at Cartlett Kilns, were charged by P.O. Codd with stealing apples from the Jubilee Gardens, the property of Miss Davies, of the Bridge End. The accused were remanded on bail till Wednesday next. REVISION COURT.—The court for the revision of the list of voters for the Borough of Haverfordwest was held at the Shire Hall on Saturday, before Josiah Rees, Esq, barrister-at-law. Mr W. V. James, solicitor, appeared in the Conservative interest, and Mr W. P. Williams on be- half of the Liberals. The business transacted was small, and created very little interest. GOOD SHOOTING.—The excellent score of 19 marks at a distance of 800 yards was made on the Haverfordwest Rifle Range on Saturday evening, in class shooting, by Private R. Davies, of the Haverfordwest Rifle Corps. Mr Davies's score (which was made in the presence of the drill instructor, and several members of the Corps), consisted of a centre and four bull's eyes in succession. We believe this score has never been beaten with the rack rifle. HAVERFORDWEST RIFLE Coups —The contest for Col. Peel's Prize for attendance at drill during the month of September, took place on Monday. The ranges were 300 and 500 yards, five shots at each distance, Wimble- don targets and scoring. The following is the result of the shooting 300 600 Total 1 Private G. Morris .(10s) 12 16 28 2 „ J. Owld (5s) 13 14 27 3 Col.-Sergt W. E. Jones (3s) 12 13 25 4 Sergt T. L. James (2s) 12 13 25 RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY.-On Monday evening last a public meeting in aid of the above society was held at the Shire Hall, in this town. W. Owen, Esq, of Withy- bush, occupied the chair. Having called on Dr Davies to offer prayer, the Chairman, in a brief and lucid ad- dress, stated the object of the meeting, and the strong claims which the Religious Tract Society had upon the sympathy and liberality of all Christians. The Rev H. C. Long gave an account of his stewardship as secretary of the Haverfordwest Auxiliary, and pointed out the necessity of bringing into this good work all the enthu- siasm of which we are capable. The deputation, the Rev E. Crisp, of London, delivered a deeply interesting address, in which were brought forward some touching incidents, illustrative of the good effects, which resulted from the distribution of Religious Tracts. The operations of the Society in different parts of the world, especially in Italy and India, were rapidly reviewed. Dr Davies moved a resolution appointing a committee for the year, which was seconded by the Rev J. E. Eberle, and unani- mously adopted. The meeting was in many respects a more encouraging one than that of last year. There was a fair attendance, and the contributions were liberal. ''i. .-o.Q _1. f. ;i HAVERFORDWEST TOWN COUNCIL —A meeting of the members of this body was held at the Market Hall, on Monday. Several accounts were presented, and ordered to be paid. The Town Clerk stated that the Committee appointed at the last Council Meeting for the purpose of providing a place as a temporary hospital for the receipt of the sick, reported that the Committee had applied to the Visiting Justices of the Haverfordwest Lunatic Asylum for the use of that building as a temporary hos- pital: that the Justices had met the Committee in a liqeral spirit, and immediately removed the pauper lunatics, who were inmates of the Asylam to the Joint Lunatics' Asylum at Carmarthen, under an order of the Lunacy Commissioners, which was promptly made for the purpose, and had let to Mr Alderman William Davies, the vacant asylum and premises as a temporary hospital, at the nominal rent of 6d per month that some cholera patients bad since been removed into the buiiding, and that the medical practitioner of the town considered it admirably adapted for that purpose. It was also ordered that the facts stated in the Town Clerk's letter of the 6th September last to the Secretary of State for the Home Department as to the operation of the Sanitary Act, 1866, in connection with the Water Commissioners Act, and the Gas Act of Haverlordwest, be submitted to Counsel for his opinion thereon on behalf of the Council. CRICKET.- HAVERFORDWFST GRAMMAR SCHOOL, V. ROSEMARKET.—On Tuesday the 25th inst., a match was played between the above clubs on Portfield. The Grammar School were the first to handle the willow; but in consequence of the deadness of the ground and the good bowling of Mr W. Morris, no large scores were made, Messrs. F. Saunders, and D. Tytam alone reach- ing double figures. On behalf of the Rosemarket eleven, Mr W. L. Bowling made the highest score. After a closely contested match the Grammar School were victorious in the first innings, there not being time to play the second innings. The following ia the score ROSEMARKET. M. Lucas, c E. Saunders, b C. Saunders 1 T. Griffiths, b J. S. Davies 2 G. RussoD, c A. James, bE. Saunders 0 W. Morris, b J. S. Davies. 6 J. Griffiths, b J. S. Davies 0 G. Protit, b E. Saunders. 0 N. Bowling, run out 9 J. Bowling, run out 0 J. Rees, not out 4 R. Morris, b J. S. Davies 6 T. Jennings, b E. Saunders 0 Byes 3 31 HAVERFORDWEST GRAMMAR SCHOOL. First Innings. Second Innings. E. A. Saunders, b Griffiths.. 4 b W.Morris. 5 J. S. Davies, b W. Morris.. 0 b W. Morris 3 D. H. Francis, c Russon, b W. Morris. 2 O. P. Saundere, run out. 4 not out. 3 M. M. Thomas, b W. Morris 0 D. Tytam, b W. Morris. 10 not out. 22 F. R. Saunders, not out. 10 b W. Morris 3 J. R. Mathias, b W. Morris 0 T. H. May, b W. Morris..0 Vii"" v:( T. D. Harries, c Russon, b Morria 2. A. James, b W. Morris 1 -'< Byes 3 36 36 CRICKET.—A match was played at Burton on the 18th inst, between an eleven of the Burton <Jlub, and the same number of the Haverfordwest Club, when, the former proved victorious by 25 runs. The following are the scores (, BUB TON. First Innings. Second Innings. J. H. Scourfield, c Williams, b Phillips 11 bYeates 4 O. Scourfield, b Yeates. 2 0 Sanders 0 J. Scourfield, b Yeates 6 b Yeates 0 A. M. Evans, b Yeates 8b Llewellyn. 26 H. L. Fownes, b Yeates 0 b Llewellyn 0 M. Lucas, run out 0 b Yeates 8 R. Trindall, c & b Phillips.. 8 b Williams. 6 W. W. Morris, c Llewellyn, b Ye&tes 1 c & b Yeates 9 J. Rees, run out 0 b Yeates 0 J. Griffiths, b Yeates 0 st Phillips, b Llew- ellyn 0 T. Griffiths, not out Onotout. 8 Wides3, b 1,1 b2, n J>,1.. 7 w3,lbl. 4 43 65 HAVERFORDWEST. First Innings. Second Innings. W. M. Phillips, b Trindall ] b Trindall 0 R. M. Yeates, run oat. 0 b Trindall 1 J. Williams, b Evans 12 0 J. Griffiths, b Trindall 3 C. E. G. Hughes, c Rees, b Evans I not out 0 J. Llewellyn, b Evans. 90 Lucas, b Trindall 12 G. Llewellyn, 0 Evans, b Trindall. I 0 run out. 0 C. Saunders, not out 11 runout. 0 E. Saunders, 1 b w, b Trindall 9 run out 3 H. Baker, c Trindall, b Evana 2 b Trindall 0 A. James, b Evans. 0 b Evans 0 J. Davies, 1 b w, b Evans.. 4 b Trindall 3 Wides4,bl,lbl,nbl.. 7 w4,bl. 5 56 27 ROOSE PETTY SESSIONS. !*•- 7 These sessions were held at the Shire Hall on Satur- day, before O. E. Davies, Esq, A. B. Starbuck, Esq, J. P. Jones, Esq, S. Harford, Esq, Capt Child, and Rev P. Phelps, ASSAULT. Jane Richards, of Milford, was charged with assaulting Jane Sullivan. The defendant did not appear; and her husband ap- plied for an adjournment to enable her to attend. He had brought his daughter, who could give evidence in her behalf. The Bench stated that an adjournment was unneces- sary, as the defendant could not be sworn if she were present. Jane Sullivan deposed that she was passing by the defendant's house on the 22nd of September, and saw her in a window upstairs. She threw a stone at her and knocked her on the head. There had been no row between them that day. In cross-examination, the complainant said she did nothing to the children that morning. Alice Sullivan, sister of complainant, deposed that she saw the defendant standing at her window, and throwing the stone at the complainant. The defendant afterwards said 'I have marked her.' Martha White deposed that she did not see the assault, but heard the defendant say 4 That's into her.' The husband said that the last witness had annoyed him and his wife, and he intended to take a summons out against her. Eliza Richards, daughter of defendant, deposed that her mother was sitting by the fire at the time the affair occurred, and two stones were thrown at the complainant by her sister, one of which struck her on the shoulder and the other on the head. Her sister was eight years old. The Bench fined the defendant 10s and costs: she was allowed a fortnight to pay, and in default of payment fourteen days' imprisonment.

T .E N B Y. CHRISTY'S MiNSTMLs—This talented company gave their first concert at the Royal Assembly Rooms week night, to a very good audience. The various songs gave un- qualified satisfaction, and the performers were loudly applauded. SAUNDERSFOOT PEBIY SESSIONS, September 25th.- Before J. M. Child, Esq, and Rev T. H. Dunn.-George Richards, surgeon, was charged by Police Sergeant Royle with using threatening and abusive language towards him. Bound over to keep the peace for six months, himself in £10, and two sureties in £ 5 each. :V ■/■■Kljpltl., SAUNDERS FOOT. FATAL ACCIDENT. One day last. week a collier, of the name of J. Pearce, was engaged in cutting coal in one of the Kilgetty coal pits, when part of the overhanging mass suddenly gave way and inflicted such serious injuries that he died the next day. An in quest was held at the Begelly Arms, when a verdict 01 Accidental Death was returned. PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO THE MAYOR OF TRNBY. It has always been our object as journalists to do what we consistently could to promote the prosperity of the town in which we are principally interested —Tenby and in carrying out that view, we have endeavoured to act impartially. Acting thus, we feel that we should not fail to award praise to those who have done well, and especially to one who has devoted so much of his time and money to promote the welfare of the inhabitants as Mr White has done. During the period that he has held the office of Mayor, many events have occurred that must tend to promote the future prosperity of the town. The Rail- way from Pembroke-Dock to Tenby has been opened, and recently the still more important one to Wbitland; the town has been nearly perfectly drained, and the sewage taken entirely off the South Sands and the Harbour; the walks on the Castle Hill have been greatly extended and improved (the greater part of the cost being borne by Mr White); and we expect, before the end of the official year in November next, a bountiful and never-failing supply of pure water will be carried into the Reservoirs. Tenby will thus have had her three great wants supplied,—plenty of good water- perfect drainage-and direct railway communication with the rest of the kingdom. We do not mean to sssert that it is to Mr White alone that we are indebted for all these advantages, but only that be has nobly filled his post as our chief magistrate in taking the lead in carrying out these improvements. So far for the real substantial good done to the town but we must not forget that, while looking after our health, profit and pleasure, he has not forgotten our honour and credit, as shown in what he did on the coming of age of the Prince of Wales; again on his marriage; on the opening of the Pembroke and Tenby Railway in originating, and still more in carrying to a successful issue, the Welsh Memorial to the Prince Consort; and lastly, the opening of the Railway from Tenby to Whitland. On each of these oceasions there was a public banquet given in the name of the town, when the hospitalities of the office were dispensed in a manner that will be a lasting honour to Tenby. It is hardly to be expected that, after having held the office during so memorable and expensive a period, that his fellow-townsmen would allow him to retire from office without giving him some substantial mark of their approval of the way in which he has filled the office of Mayor during the last four years. We are, therefore, 'glad to find that it is intended to present Mr White, on his retirement from office, with some testimonial, as a mark of respect and good will from the people of Tenby and ether friends. A committee is now being formed to carry out this most desirable object.—Tenby Observer. TENBY RACES.. FIRST DAY. • »" f- These races commenced on the 2itb of September on the Marsh. The direction of the course has been changed a little from that of former years, and for the better, as, notwithstanding the heavy rains which have recently fallen, the ground was in good running order. The weather, with the exception of a slight shower a little before the first race, was favourable, the sun sbining warm and bright. The attendance was good, the trains both up and down having brought numbers. About half past two the course was cleared for THE TEN BY HANDICAP. A sweepstakes of 7 sova each, with 50 added. Mr S. Windsor's Dick Turpin, aged, 8 st 2 lb, W. Sly 1 Mr Charles's Duchess of St Albans, 3 yrs, 6 st 7 Ib, A. New 2 Mr F. C. Morgan's Ruperra, 5 yrs, 7 st 6 lb, G. Sopp.. 3 Mr C. Noble's Zephyr, 4 yrll, 7 st 101b, Barnes 4 Mr M. Owen's Danaus, 5 yrs, 9 st, Richards 5 AIV on easily by three lengths. A SELLING RACE, A Sweepstakes of 2 sovs each, with 15 added. Flora, 8 st 5 lb C. Gray 1 Isle of Man, 9 st 41b G. Sopp 2 Chance, 8 st 91b W. Sly 3 Won by a length. Sold for JE34. A FREE HANDICAP, Of 3 soys each, in case of acceptance, with 25 sovs added. Acceptances to be declared to the Secretary, at the Grand Stand, immediately after the first race. The winner of the Tenby Handicap to carry 7 lbs extra. Mountain Maid, 9 st W. Sly 1 Lady Bird, 8 at 10 lb Morgan 2 Overton, 10 st 12 lb .H. F. Morgan 3 No Confidence, 6 st 4 lb Barnes 4 Zephyr, 10 st 2 lb Richards 5 Won by three lengths. SECOND DAY. These races were concluded on the 28th alt. The weather was very wet throughout, consequently the number of spectators was not so great as on the previous day; however, there was a goodly attendance, and at about half-past two the course was cleared for THE VISITORS' STAKES (HANDICAP), Of 30 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 2 forfeit. Mr Morris Owen's Danaus, 5 yrs, 9st., ..(Richards) 1 Mr Sly's Mountain Maid, 3 yrs, 6st 71bs (Davis) 0 Mr A. New's Duchess of St Albans, 3 yrs, 6st 71bs (New) 0 Hon F. C. Morgan's Hazeldean, 3 years, 7st 41 bs (Sopp) 0 With the exception of the winner, all the horses bolted, In consequence of having been crossed by a dog. The Hurdle Race did not come off. THE PRINCIPALITY STAKES, A sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each, with 20 added, for horses the property of persons residing in South Wales or Mon- mouthehire, and that have not been for the last six months in a public training stable. Mr Hitchings's Lady Bird, 4 yri. (Hitchings) 1 Hon F. C. Morgan's Isle of Man, 4 yre. (Owner) 2 Mr C. Noble's Zephyr, 4 years. (Mr M. Owen) 3 Winner objected to. NEW HANDICAP. Of 1 sov each, p.p., with 10 sovs added. About one mile. Mr C. Noble's No Confidence, 4 year.?, 9st,.(Barnes) 1 Hon F. C. Morgan's Hazeldean, 3yrs, 8st 101b (Sopp) 2 Mr Morris Owen's Danaus, 5 yrs, list 51b.(Pope) 0 Mr C. Noble's Zephyr, 4 yrs, 10st (Richards) 0 Mr Gwyther'a Hoplas, 5 yrs, 8st 71b (161b over weight) (Hitchings) 0 Won by a head. THE L A D I B 8' PLATE, A sweepstakes of 2 sovs each, with 15 added Mr A. New'd Duehess of St Albao's, 3 yrs, lOst BIb. ((New) 1 Mr Hitching's Lady Bird, 4 yrl, lOst 101b..(W. Sly) 2 Hon F. C. Morgan's Isle of Man, 4 yrs, lOst 101b (Sopp) 3 Five ran. Won by two lengths. TENBY CHURCHYARD. I The following notice has been recently distributed amongst the parishioners of Tenby, and, as we are anxious to promote the objects in view, we now beg to draw the attention of our readers to it 'NOTICE—We wish to complete the Improvements In the old church-yard by making it all as neat as possible. Many of the grave-stones are broken or out of place, and many of the graves are hidden by soil and long grass. We wish to put this all in order, and so to arrange the ground as that it may be easily mown and kept neat. We shall bo very careful to avoid removing anything that marks a grave; but we shall be very glad if any who have friends buried there would point out to us where their friends ]ie. We are anxious to consult the feelings of the living, while we respect the resting-place of the dead. We will attend at the church-yard for this purpose on Wednesday next, September 26th, between the hours of twelve and two. When the ehurch-yard is enclosed and pat in order, we shall consider is our doty to preserve it strictly from intrusion and desecration, Children will sot bW suffered i) play there, and no one will be allowed to use it as dry ing ground. We trust that this notice will be sufficient, and that every one will see the reasonableness and pro- priety of keeping the churchyard free from such uses. But if we are disappointed in this expectation, we giVe notice that all who are found offenders will be treated as trespassers, and prosecuted according to law. 'GEO. CLARK, Rector. w Churchwardens. •W. WALKISTON, J •Tenby, Sept. 22,1866.'

PEMBROKE. PEMBROKE CORPORATION.—From the activity already displayed by some of the members of the Town Oounoll, who retire by rotation on the 1st of November, we assume that a contest for civic honours may be expected. It is currently rumoured that two gentlemen have dO termined to offer themselves as candidates, and, from the influence they can bring to bear, no doubt the con- test will be a sharp one. ACCIDENT AT PEMBROKE.—On Saturday evening week, about six o'clock, another appalling accident occurred within two or three yards of the scene of the calamity by which two lives were lost a few months since. On this occasion, Mr William Hitchings, accompanied by his wife, was proceeding homewards in his market cart, when the horse started off at a frightful pace down the Westgate hill, which, being a winding descent, the horse came in contact with the wall, against which the trap also struck, and precipitated both Mr and Mrs Hitchings over the obstruction into the yard of the chapel now in course of erection, and about 25 feet below amongst the loose stones, brought thither for building purposes. Eye-witnesses describe the effect of the collision to be so sudden that they can scarcely say which of the occupants of the vehicle was thrown over first. They fully expected both to have been killed on the spot. However, Mrs Hitchings, with a little assistance, was led away to a house in the neighbourhood, where she received the attention she required; but it was found by Mr H. P. Jones, surgeon, that Mr Hitohings's thigh was dislocated, and that he had a severe contusion on the temple. It is feared that he has received injuries of an internal nature. AMATEUR CONCERT AT STACKPOLE.—On Monday week, according to a previous announcement, a concert took place at Stackpole school-room, attended by a great number of the elite of the immediate neighbourhood, as well as by a great number of ladies and gentlemen from Pembroke. The school-room was tastefully decorated with evergreens, roses, &c., formed into festoons, which hung gracefully from the rafters, and adorned the chandeliers pendent from the roof. The orchestra was so placed as to be conveniently within the hearing of all, and on it was placed a cottage pianoforte, at which Mr Meares presided. The pianist opened the concert with a set of quadrilles, and was followed by Miss Leaob, who sang a very pleasing song, I've wandered by the brook side,' which was most deservedly encored. Next came Mr Sclater with The blighted flower,' excellently sung, followed by Miss F. Leach, whose rendering of 'A Young Lady'a 'No "was loudly applauded. Mr Lloyd gave 4 Teach me to forget' with much feeling, but he was not in such good voice as we had heard hist on former occasions. Neither was Miss Rees in her song of The dearest joy of all would be,' though she was received with the warmth of a general favourite. Mr Edwardes sang'The officer's farewell' with good effect, and the duett, What are the wild waves saying r' was duly appreciated. Mr Harrison has not a fine voice, some of the notes being decidedly fiat; but he appeared to have considerable taste, which greatly aided him in his success. Miss Morris's singing is peculiarly soft, sweet, and pleasing, though not suffi- ciently powerful for such a room. After an interval of ten minutes, the second part commenced with a song, 'The standard-bearer,' by Mr Harrison, when Mr Dane gave his comic song, Little pigs,' which elicited roars of laughter, and an encore followed by a loud grunting chorus from numerous little urchins in the back seats. Miss Morris sang, or rather warbled, very prettily, Will you come to my mountain home,' and Mr Sclater was again successful in The Englishman,' and, being demanded again, he sang, Oh, would I were a bird.' Miss Rees was also successful in Good news from home,' with a chorus. Miss Rees improved the occasion by singing, I Tell me why, Robin ?' Let me kiss him for his mother,' by Mr Edwardes, was nicely rendered, and the chorus was very good. Mr Lloyd caused much merriment by singing Paddle your own canoe,' and the chorus being taken up by several of the audience, and concluded by an encore, Mr Lloyd followed up bis success by giving a new comic song, My head is like ft pumpkin,' amidst much laughter and a general chorus. Miss F. Leach gave Oh, then remember me!' with such feeling and pathos as we rarely find even in pro- fessionals. Mr Dane gave Work, boys, work,' which gave great satisfaction. The performance concluded with the National Anthem. The chairman, the Rev F. G. Leach, in proposing thanks to the contributors to the pleasure of the evening, stated that the object of the promoters of the concert was to get funds for the purpose of improving the choir of his church.

MILFOBIX The town of Milford has recently been deprived of one of its most active and useful residents. The removal of John D. Roberts, Esq, from Wales will cause among the very few public men of whom we can boast, a loss not easily replaced. Mr. Roberts has, for many years, been pre-eminently a public character, and as such has merited our respect and esteem. To enumerate the different public offices with which he has been connected, would occupy no inconsiderable space in our columns, and although it is too much to expect that in discharging the many arduous, intricate, and unpleasant duties, whiob frequently fell to his lot, he could have pleased all interested, yet the sincerity of his judgment has at all times been unquestioned. Perhaps the most conspicuous of the many public matters with which Mr Roberts has been identified are those which have occupied the atten- tion of the Milford Improvement Commissioners, of whont he was for some time Chairman, and although the former reports of these meetings, still remembered no doubt by many of our readers, may have been of rather an exciting charioter, we are pleased to find that a spirit of harmony and good feeling now pervades the inhabitants. Mr Roberts has for many years been Churchwarden of the parish, the duties of which, more particularly in the matter of church-rates, he has discharged with zeal and discretion. It is scarcely necessary to state that Mr Roberts is a staunch Conservative, and has for many years taken an active part in our county and borough elections. As a magistrate he has been most useful to the neighbourhood, displaying more than ordinary tact and judgment, and exercising the striotest impartiality and integrity in his investigations and decisions. Mr Roberts, we understand, intends residing in London, and we trust we may be allowed to express the hope that, though removed from our midst, he will continue to employ his abilities and interest in promoting the de- velopment of the many advantages possessed by our noble but long-neglected haven.

NABBERTH. J CATTLE PLAGUE.—A special meeting of the committe. of the Narberth Mutual Cattle Plague Association met at the Town Hall, on the 20th inst, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of either breaking up the Society or continuing the same. Present,—J. L. G. P. Lewis, Esq, in the chair; J. M. Child, Esq.; Messrs Griffiths, Shield, Leonard, Blathwayt, Thomas, &c., &c. Proposed by Mr Griffiths, and seoonded by Mr Shield, that the society be continued another year. After a few remarks from some of the committee, the resolution was carried unanimously. The following also agreed to:—All persons not members at present shall be allowed to become such for the usual premiuo*J but after the expiration of six weeks, the increased premium will be charged. The Chairman said that °5 to the present time all expenses that had been incurred had been paid by subscription; all moneys belonging members was in the bank, and when called for would do paid back in full. f •'< GAS FOR THE TOWN OF NARBERTH.—A meeting of the Gas Committee took place on the 21st inst, tbe «e • H. C. D. Chandler in the chair, when the following reso w«r» ngreed to, Propoifi Pf Hr j' -r-