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T E N B Y. —A conccrt of sacred and secular music took p'ftcin H"19 Royal Assembly-rooms, on the 16th insf, 8bl» amateurs of the town. The concert was ■j. y 8"coessfal. iRox PIER.-On Monday week the bill. for t9 the order of the Board of Trade, authorising iv1 ding of this Pier, passed through committee in »0!eofLord8- p 4 »j. week a young man, wishing to wh •' er,deavoured to get up into one of the coal WP in motion !n doing so he slipped, and the fo5;8 n *?t 0ver his foot; fortunately for him tha trams SsD 0aded« or tbe consequences might have been SiVBMAI^-We wish to draw attention to the C^Us ^eed» which appears in another part of our <Sr Of a 'j ann°uncing the discovery of some fossils, possi- the n, ar^e of a sauroid oharacter, at the junction limestone with the old red sandstone on H l'8 Island. COLLEGIATE IXSTITUTION, LLANDOVERY.—THO h^rsd examination of this school came to a close Kk \»Kay W( ek. We Lave great pleasure in seeing that ] 111!"Pri»rSOn' 80n Of our townsman, was awarded the 11 thtt8 well as the classical prizt\ Mr J. D. Mason j °rd Or pCn 8uccess^u' in winning a sebolarthip for Cambridge, We wish him every success. j first ball of the season came off at the { fe'Pgf o ^kly Rooms on 18th inst, under the steward- » ^'9Ud n len» Laws, Esq, W. H. Richards, j Y ^ap'ain Kidsdale. The officers of the Castle- 0,aanry Cavalry gave those who attended an r tuG8t"jPe.r* need scarcely add that the ball 'of'S^tful one, and well supported by the 4!f 6 town and neighboarhood. hVQ I i °^Wh met with aa iustance of the cooling f "KewasU wh«a applied to the roofs of houses, t One day last week wo were in an office at 10 o'clock a.m, when the thermometer gave 76 in the qhade; between that time and 2 p.m. the roof was washed with lime, and the temperature was lowered to 68: thus by this cheap and cleanly looking application the heat was reduced eight degrees. We think that during the hot weather the efforts of punitory reformers can be scarcely better employed than by whitewashing the roof of cottages. and thus lessening the chances of fever and other aitments that flesh is heir to, ACCIDENT.-One day last week a serious accident befd Mr Isaac Thomas, farmer, of Hopshill. It seems that he was riding one of his horses, when he observed another of them loose running up a lane; be rode after it with the intention of turning the animal back. When, how- ever, he got up with if, and was about passing, the horse kicked out. the kick taking effect on the lower pnrt of one of his lees, inflicting serious injury. Dr. Richards, on examining the limb, found, wo believe, that both the hones were broken, and the leg otherwise fearfully con- tused. Wo hope soon to hear that Mr Thomas is out of danger. SINGULAR OCCURRENCE. — On Thursday morning Mr C. Allen, photographer, Tudor Square, had placed his large solar camera and enlarging apparatus in his en- larging room, and on going into the room again, after the lapse of about fifteen minutes, found the apparatus in a blaze, caused by the concentration of the rays of the sun by the lenses (as in a common burning glass). The instrument is quite new, and of the value of about £ 35. If the accident bad not been discovered at the time, a few momenta more would have put the premises on fire. MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.—On Saturday week there was an inquest held at the Prince of Wales Inn, Stepaside, before J. C. James, E-q, Deputy Coroner, and a respecta- ble jury, touching the death of a young man, named John Hughes. It appears from the evidence triven that the deceased, in company with other young men, went out. to a pbice called Cupid's Hall: to bathe, end. being L, unable to swim, went out a little beyond his depth the tide was fast ebbing at the time, with a strong swell: he was not lost- sight of at all, A^sistan^e was on the spot in a few minutes, and likewise Dr Richard*, of Sanndera- foot, who pronounced him to be quite dead. Verdict 'Accidentally Drowned,' He has left a mother who was dependent on him for a livelihood. 'God will provide for the fathetless and the widow.' VESTRY.—The annual vestry for auditing the ac- counts of the parish was held on the 18th inst, the recb r in the chair. The accosts were minutely examined and compared with the vouchers, and unanimously passed, showing a balance of over Y,20 in favour of the parish. The outgoing churchwardens handed over also a most carefully prepared inventory of all the property belonging to the Church, compiled by Archdeacon Clark, the late rector, and presented by him to the parish, with the request that it might be placed in the parish chest. The Mayor proposed that the thanks of the parish be tendered to the Archdeacon fcr so valuable a record and book of reference, which was seconded by the rector, and carried unanimously. SAUNDEKSFOOT PETTY SESSIONS.—June 23, — Before Dr Dyster, Captain Child, Rev T. H. Dunn, and R. H. Buckby, Esq.—Susan Phelps charged David Edwards with being the father of her bastard child. The evidence was conclusive, and he was ordered to pay £1 2s Gd, costs, and Is 6d per week from the date of application. -The complainant again charged the same defendant with assault. He was convicted, and fined 2s Gd, with 8s 9d costs, or fourteen days' imprisonment with bard labour. The defendant went to jail in default. The pre- ceding cases exhibited a perfect cesspool of shameless profligacy, which was strongly commented upon by the magistrates.—James Griffiths was charged with drunken- ness. Pleaded guilty, and fined 5a, with es 63 costs, or seven days' imprisonment. TEXBY CORPORATION. At a special meeting of the Town Council, held on Monday, the 22nd inst, pnsent-the Mayor AWlerfnen Wells, Reett, nnd Mason; CouncillorsC. Allen. G. White J. Gregory. W. W. Rees, W. Gibbs, and J. Gifford, The Mayor stated that the lessee of tho tolls of the Market had bolted, after having paid a little over £59, since then his sureties had paid £9, leaving a balance due of £36, the year's rent being £150, an increase over the former year of £ o0. A letter was read from Harrison's sureties admitting their liability to pay X12 10s (a month's rent), which they maintained was all that they were responsible lot- by the terms of the bond, which stipulated that the rent should be paid monthly, and they had received no notice of Harrison being in arrear until after he had left. They hoped, on their paying a month's rent, the Corporation would relieve them from further responsibility and trouble in collecting the tolls. Pioposed by C. Allen, Esq, seconded by Mr Gibbs, and carried. That the Council cannot entertain the pro- position of the sureties of Robert Harrison, the lessee of the tolls, and that they hold them to their agreement. After the collector had been ordered to collect the arrears of the General District Rate, and the Water Kate for the present year, the meeting broke up.

PEMBROKE. PEMBROKE PETry SESSIONS. BOltOUGH SESSIONS. [Town Hall, Saturdav, June 27th, before H. P. Jones, mayor, W. Htilm, J. B. Bryant, S. W. Hustler, T. Manse!, J. Dawkins, and W. Trewent, Esqrs, and the Rev. R. J. H. Thomas.] John Griffiths, of Pembroke Dock, was charged by Ann Williams, Pembroke Dock, with being the father of her illegitimate child. Mr W. V. James, of Haverfordwest, appeared for complainant. Order made for 2a 6d per week from date of application, and the costs, including zCl la towards advocate's fee and 10s 6d midwife. Mary Davies, of High Street, Pembroke Dock, sur- rendered to her bail with an infant in her arms, charged by Supt Evans with stealing a basket containing 141b of potatoes and |lb of soap, all of the value 3s 2fd, on the 20th inst., the property of John Thomas, of Pennar, Pembroke Doek. Mr W. O. Hulm conducted the prosecution, and called Mary Ann Thomas, who deposed I am daughter of John Thomas, and live at Pennar. I was sent by my mother on Saturday last, about twelve o'clock, to the Shore fcr potatoes. I had this brown basket with me, and bought 141hs of potatoes,and put them in the basket. I bought |!b of soap and put it in the basket. After I got these things I was going home by the Post Office, when I met the prisoner. She asked me to go down to Mr Huzzy's shop to fetoh her little boy. and she would stay with the basket till I got back. I put the basket down with the potatoes and soap in it, and went to Mr Huzzy's for the little boy but there was no little boy at Mr Huzzy's. I came back to where I left the wo- man and the basket, and she and the basket and its contents were gone. I did not know the prisoner before. The prisoner was coming behind me, and I was going home to Pennar. I am sure this is the basket 1 left with the prisoner. I know it by the handle being broken. I am sure the prisoner is the woman. I paid 6-1,1 for the potatoes and 2d for the soap. It was before dinner. I did not dine at home. I left mother's bouse about twelve o'clock. I dined at my aunt's, and before I got the potatoes. Cross-examined by the prisoner: I saw you coming afrer me. You asked me to go to Mr Huzzy's for a little boy,, and you would stay by the basket until I re- turned. Mary Ann Thomas said I am the wife of John Thomas, and mother of the last witness. This day week I sent my daughter for 14lbs of potatoes and half a pound of soap. I gave her this basket to carry them ia it does not belong to me, but I borrowed it on that morning of Miss Blaekvvoed. I have borrowed it before twice. I sent her about twelve o'clock. The child re- turned about a quarter to five that evening, without the basket or things. She was crying and afraid to come home until her father called her. Cross-examined by prisoner: I have no particular mark on the basket, but I know it. I went in with the police and 3aw your husband there. When your house was searcbtd I saw you there. Annie Blackwood said I live at Pennar with my father. I remember Mrs Thomas's child this day week came anil t ;r:cyed a basket of me this is the same t basket. I know it by its being broken in two places f and being dirty inside. I have had it about twelve t months. I gave 2s 3d for it. I had lent the basket two e or three times before to Mrs Thomas. The policeman s come to my bouse on Saturday last";having a basket, and i I identified it at once before ho spoke to me. Aeting-Sergt. Willliam Thomas said I had information of this robbery on Saturday last. I went in search of the woman with the little girl and her mot'.er. The little girl pointed out the prisoner in High-Street. I did not know the woman the child pointed her out. I appre- i hended her and took her to her house in High street. rj Mrs Thomas and the little girl and P.O. Griffiths went t with me. I told her the charge and she said 'search I where you like you will find no basket except one,' which she pointed to hanging against the wall. I took I possession of that basket and it had potatoes in it. We ( searched, the house and Griffiths in my presence found I this basket in a lower cupboard in the same room among t a lot of lumber. The little girl and Mrs Thomas n identified the basket: it. was about eight o'clock in the t evening when we found the prisoner. f P.O. David Griffiths said I was with Acting-Sergent « Thomas this day week looking for prisoner. On getting I to prisoner's house I found the brown basket produced in a cupboard amongst some lumber it has been in my possession ever since. I have heard the evidence of the 1 last witness and it is true. t The prisoner on being asked the usual questions wished t the Beneh to deal with her but pleaded nut guilty. J Committed for one calendar month bard labour. ( Joseph Andrews, a private in the 37th Regt., was brought up on remand, charged by Joseph Tucker, of Pembroke Dock, hairdresser, with stealing two pipes, value Is, on the 17th inst., the property of complainant. Thomas Tucker said I am brother to Joseph Tucker, the comolainant, and I assist him in his business About seven o'clock on the morning of Wednesday week last. I saw a pipe with William Nicholas, landlord of the Milford Arms, at the opposite corner he was standing at his own door. He showed me a pipe he hsd bought of a soldier. I returned to our shop, and looked in a box where we kept three s'Tts of pipes, and I missed from the box from four to six pipes of different sorts. After I missed the pipes, the prisoner came to the s op to get shaved. I saw nothing more of the pipes or the pri- soner until about a quarter to two in the afternoon, and then the prisoner and a private namedKidiev were stand- ing at the same corner (Nicholas's) I saw the prisoner take a pipe from his pocket and hand it to Kidley, who then went away followed by the prisoner. This is the pipe I Raw with Nicholas in the morning. In the after- noon I went to the F')rt Barracks: I saw the other pipe with Kidley. Thpy are the same kind of pipes as those kept in the box. The value is 6d. each. I had seen the pipes all right in the box on the evening of the 16th of June, about nine o'clock. William Nicholas deposed: I am landlord of the Milford Aims. On the morning of the 17th of June, about half-past six. the prisoner came in, and left to go to the barber to be,shaled. I saw him go into Mr Tucket 's shop, at the side door in Queen-street About seven o'clock 1 stood at my own door, and the prisoner was in the shop about three or four minutes. He then went towards the barracks through Queen-street East, and in about 20 minutes afterwards be returned and offered me a pipe for sale, and said he had given lOd for it. He handed me the pipf, and I examined it and found the mark of 6d on it. He said he was drunk at the time he bought it, and asked me would I give him 3d for it. I refused. He asked me then 2d for it, to get shaved. I gave him 2d afterwards, and gave him a class of ale. It has not been smoked: this is the same pipe. I showed it to Tucker about 10 minutes after I bought it. He said -lie had some like it, and charged 6d for them. I after- wards gave the pipe to the policeman, Griffiths. Joseph Tucker said I live at the corner of Commercial- row and Q'leen Street Pembroke Dock. The pipe produced is my projPfty: I know it by my own mark, 6d, which is blotted. I had a dozen of that sort, and three or four had been sold to persons whom we know, and the rest were right the nisht before,—on the 16th. The value is 6d: it has not been smoked. P.C David Griffiths said: From information I received frotn Mr Tucker on the 17th, I went to the Milford Arms, arid received tbis pipe from Mr Nicholas about nine o'clock in the evening. The same evening I went to the barracks in company with Thomas Tucker, when he identified the prisoner as having been in the shop in the morning. This pipe, has been in my possession ever sinee. The prisoner elected to bo tried by a jury, and made a rambling statement. He was committed for trial to the next Quarter Sessions. J. It Bryant, Esq, left the bench before the hearing of the next case. ) John Downey a little hoy 13 years of age, of the East End, was charged by J. It Bryant, with wilful damage to some grass, arid stealing the same, of the value of Is, on the 14th inst. The charge was fully proved. Fined Id, and damage Is, and 6s costs. Committed in default for seven days Eleanor Cochley, a little girl, nine years of acre, was charged by Susan James, an elderly woman, with having assaulted her on the 13th inst Some of the magistrates left the bench before tte hearing of this case, and previous to any evidence being taken the Mayor asked complainant and lhe little girl's father if the case could not be settled, but the complainant I being determined to proceed with the case, it w/is proved, the complainant's evidence being corroborated by a witness. Fined 6d, and 8s 6d costs, or seven days. Paid. The father of the little girl had no money, and a subscription was made outside the hull, and in a very short. time the fine and 9s costs were collected and paid, and a crowd of women and children followed the complainant, and the police had to escort her and iier witness out ol town. There were several other cases on the list, but they did not come on for hearing, having been settiedoutot Court.

PEMBROKE-DOCK PEMBROKE DOCK.—We understand that H.M.S. Revenge will leave here for her annual cruise of a month in the channel, &c., on or about July 9th. PEMBROKE DOCK GARRISON.—Sunday being the anni- versary of her Majesty's coronation, the vessels of war in harbour were gaily dressed out with bunting.) The royal salutes were fired at 1 "0 p.m. (so as not to interfere with the morning service in the chapels and churches) from the fort barracks by the Roysl Artillery, and by H.M S. Revenue.

MILFORD. LAUNCH.—On Wednesday evening a new vessel, named the Clermont, 199 tops regis'er, built by the enterprising Firm of Messrs Watson and Wimshurst* was launched from their building premises, Old Dockyard, Milford. A launch, from some cause or other-chiefly, perhaps, from that keen interest taken in everything connected with the sea, seams destined never to lose its attractions. Some events, by their frequent repetition, soon wear out all their interest with the public; a launch never does suffer any abatement of interest, as might clearly have been seen by the unusually large concourse of spectators assembled on Wednesday evening—so large as to elicit expressions of wonder from many as to where, < considering the thinly populated character of the neigh- bourhood, they all could have come from. Had an old inhabitant, after a long absence, entered the haven at the time, be might for a moment have fancied that the Dock I Yard was still at Milford in all its glory, or that the glowing predictions relative to its prosperity, so long and so fondly indulged in, might at last have ripened into re- ality. The weather, fortunately, was beautifully fine and the water placid and serene. The scene was enlived by the presence of the band of the 1st Royal Pembrokeshire Volunteers, who played some of their favourite pieces with their accustomed taste and skill. The ceremony of t christening was performed by Miss Wehnert, daughter of F. Wehnert, Esq. shortly after which the vessel d glided gracefully into the water, amidst the loud and [ prolonged cheers of the spectators. A repast, very ele- gantly and tastefully got up by the liberality of the E Firm, was provided in the old mould room, which was partaken of by nearly the whele of the elite of the neighbourhood, after which dancing commenced, and was kept up till neatly two in the morning. It is un- t necessary to say that the Firm of Messrs Watson and Wimshurst has been of signal benefit to the neighbour- I hood; the very large sums of money expended by them [ for libour and materials on the numerous ships sent here to be repaired, as well as the great kindness and liberality exhibited by them to all in their employ, must ever secure to t*em the best wishes of every one interested in its prosperity.

N A it n EITTIK NARBERTH COUNTY COURT. The monthly sitting of this Court was held on Wednes- day, the 17th inst, before H. R. Bagshawe, Esq. Q.C. There were a great many cases entered for hearing, but the greater part of them were disposed of by the Registrar before the Judge arrived. Re Daniel Rees, Bankrupt.—The bankrupt, by Mr A. H. Lascelles, of Narberth, his solicitor, applied for an order of discharge, which was granted. James Edwards v. J. M. Child, Ksq, of BegeDy-—Mr Lascelles, instructed by Mr A.. 1-1, Liscelles. appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr W. Y. James for the defendant. This was a suit in equity, in which the plaintiff fiied a. bill for specific performance of a lease of premises situate at Regally. The defendant was ordered to grant a lease of the premises to the plaintiff. No order for costs, plaintiff to pay for preparing lease. The Pembroke and Tenby Railway Company v. J. P Thomas This was a dispute "s to the price at which the plaintiffs agreed to convey the defendant's timber over the Pembroke and Tenhy Railway from Pembroke Dock to Narberth. Mr Hulm, of Pembroke, appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Lascelles, instructed by Mr A. H. Lascelles, appeared for the defendant. This case occupied a length of time. and was afterwards adjourned till next court to be tried by a .J l1 rr. Henry John v. David Williams.—This waOl an action for goods sold and delivered. Mr A. H. Lascelles appeared for the plaintiff. The defendant did not appear. The plaintiff proved his case, and judgment was given accordingly. Benjamin Jories v. The Great Western Railway C07n. pany — Mr Lasce'ies, instructed by Mr A. H. Lascelles. for the plaintiff, and Mr Smith, of Swansea, solicitor, for the defendant. This was an action brought againsL thl1 Company for £ 25, the value of a colt which was rendered. useless by falling from a considerable height at the end of a Mi!way bridge belonging to the Company, near Whitland. The defendants' attorney objected to the case being tried, because the Registrar had omitted to issue the summons with the words 'By leave of the Registrar,* printed on it which is required when a defendant does not dwell or carry on business, in the district of the court where the cause of action arises—(the defendants* chief place of business being at the Paddington Station.) His Honour therefore did not bear the case,but said that the Registrar should issue a fresh summons by the next court No costs were allowed to the defendants. Sarah Morgan v. Ann Protheroe,Th is was an action brought to recover wages. Mr A. H. Lascelles appeared for the defendant, who said that the money had been paid to plaintiff more than a year ago. Judgment for defendant. David Oavies v. B lewisand Another—Mr W. V. James appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Lascelles, instructed by Mr A. H. Lascelles, for the defendants, This was an action brought to recover 5010 in detinue for a cow. The case was adjourned till next court, for a jury to be summoned.

CO II RE S 1' ONI) K NC E. We do not. consider ourselvesrespon»ible for the opinions and sentiments of our Correspondents SIK, — By virtue of an Act of Parliament, passed in 1884, the Pembroke and Tenby Railway Company closed the only means of access from this town to the South Sands at high water however, they undertook to make a new road from Hound's Lane to tho old flood-gate3, and the Board of Trade considered the thoroughfare of such importance to the town of Tenby, that they insisted on the gradient being altered. Now, I am informed that, unless a road be made in the course of the next year, and I see no sign of a beginning, all obligation on the put of the company ceases. Can you, or any of your correspondents, kindly tell me to whoce apathy the public will be indebted should the road be lost to them, Mayor and C'unorafionj or Inspector of Highways ? Of course tnefe is not the slightest difficulty in compelling the company to commence on it at once, a3 they are liable to a very heavy penalty ( £ 20 a day I believe), so long aa the road remains unmade after they have received a notice. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, QUILIBET, Tenby, June 22, 1868. SIR,—An interesting relic of the pre-Adamite world ) may be seen on an escarpment of blue lais on St. Margaret's Isle, It consists of the cast of the ne, k and ramus (or paddle) of an icthyosaurus, one of those huge carnivor- ous saurians contemporary with the plesiosaurus. The icthyosaurus, or fish' lizard, has no existing analogue. This singular animal bad the vertebise of a fish, and paddles or flippers similar to those of a whale t r porpoise. It fed on fish and reptiles. It is peculiar to old rocks of the sedimentary system. It may be viewed at low water on any tide. Yours respectfully, ANDREV,7 REED. Tenby, June 23, 1868.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS BIRTHS. On the 27th June, at Main Street, Pembroke, the wife of Mr Charles Elsdon, painter, house decorator, &c., of a daughter. On the 29th June, at Monkton Terrace, Pembroke, the wife of Mr Benjamin Eynon (No. 11), of the Pembrokeshire Constabulary, stationed at Pembroke, of twins (son and daughter), still-born. On the 17th ult, at IMilforo, the wife of Mr Geo. Greenish, of H.M. Customs, Milford, of a son. On the 15th ult, at No. 2, Lansdowne Cottages) the wife, of Mr John Gifford, jun., of a son. On the 11th ult, at Monington Crescent, London, the wife of B. T. Williams, Esq., barrister-at-law, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On the 25th ult, at Slebech Parish Church, by the Rev. Sir Wm. Dunbar, assisted by the Rev. Beauchamp Stannas and the VLn. Archdeacon Clarke, Charles Edward Gregg Fisher, Esq., barrister-at law, Temple, London, eldest son of Edward Fisher, Esq., of Spring Dale House, Huddersfield, to Mary Philippa, eldest surviving daughter of the Rev. J. H. A. Philipps, of Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire, and niece of the late Lord Milford. On the 25th ult, at Saint John's Church, Pembroke Dock, by the Rev. G. F. Kelly, LL D., assisted by the Rev. — Got do, chaplain of H.M.S. Revenge, William Whitehead Kennedy, R.N., eldest son of Nathaniel Kennedy, Esq., Alva, Clackmannianshire, Scotland, to Ada Rebecca, only daughter of the late Mr-james Norris, Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock. On the 23rd ult, at St Thomas Church, in this town, by the Hev. T. Horn, Mr David Moses, of Quay street, to Mary, eldest daughter olMr Thomas Lewis, of Quay- s'reet. On the 57th of June, in the Parish Church, Pembroke Dock, by the Rev George Fitzroy Kelly, LL.D., incum- bent, Mr John Harries Peters, of Pembroke Dock, to Miss Margaret. Euirna Simlett, of that town. On the 28th of June, in the same Church, by the Rev. Dr. Kelly, incumbent, Mr Alfred Andrew, of Pembroke Dock, to Miss Sarah Jane Johns, of the same place. DEATHS. On the 80th ult, at the Crescent, City Road, in this town, Mary Scale, second daughter of Mr Thomas Rees, grocer, &c, aged 26 years. On the 21st ult, at Hill-street, in this town, the infant daughter of John Lewis, Esq, manager at Alessrs.Wal,.ers's Bunk, aged LO months. On the 25th ult, at Prendergast, in this town, Miss Phoebe John. On the 17tb ultt, at Green Buildings, Tenby, Mr William Davies, aged 60 years. On the 22nd ult, at No. 2, Lansdowne Cottages. the wife of Mr John Gifford, jun., aged 21 years; On the 27th of June, at Heatbfleld, Pembrokeshire, Henry Spry Hill Harries, third son of the late G. Jordan Harries, Eiq., ol Frislsiliy Forest, aged 2i years.