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FISHGUARD.
FISHGUARD. CULM Reduced A.-ain.-Apply, W C. Thomas, Fishguard. To-day (Thursday) Mr W. L. Williams will hold a sale of furniture at Penslade.— See advt. As will be seen from an advertisement the Rev Phillip Jones (Tower lJiiI) is shortly to lecture on "Tri Yinneiiltiuwyr Cymry." The 8.8. Telephoi e is now loading' at Liverpool and will taiI for Fishguard on Monday night next. As will be seen by an advertisement in another column the Fishguard Intermediate School w iil re-open (after the Easter holidays) on Tins-lay next, April IGth. New Hapbeny, Black Currant, Straw- berry, Apricot, Plum, and Mix Fruit Jams and Marmalade, are sold at very low prices at the Fishguard Supply Stores. Mr Al red B. AVilliams (youngest son of the late Capt W. Williams) is now on a YÍi<it to his native town, for the benefit of his health, and we sincerely hope the change will prove beneficial to him. Capt Titus Evans, of Tyrhos, has, we understand, very kindly consented to act as the local secretray to the Royal Alfred Aged Merchant Seamen's Institution. The Rev \V. Moilais Davies (Tabernacle) will occupy the pulpit at Ilermon Baptist Chapel on Sunday next, whilst the Rev J. G. James (Khosycaerau) will officiate at the Tabernacle Chapel. On Tuesday last Mrs Wilkin Evans, and her daughter, from New London, Conn., U S.A., arrived at Fishguard, and we under- stand that they purpose spending the summer here.—Mrs Evans left Fishguard about eleven years ap o. The Rev C. I-laywai-d Phillips, M.A., of Pembroke, who is to occupy the pulpit to- morrow (Friday) evening at St Mary's Church was formerly Hector of Letterston. He is a son of the late Dean Phillips, of St -David's. The Methodist friends at Tower Hill have already scored by the election of Mr \V. J. Vaughan as district councillor. \Ve learn that Mr Vaughan has granted them a small corner of his field free of charge, r. hich will enable them to have their new cemetery square and greatly improve their property in appearance and otherwise. The Methodist church naturally feel deeply orratefu 1 to Mr Vaughan for his kindness They had already been met in a similar spiiit by Mr Eaton Evans, Havel ford west, acting for the adjoin- ing property owners. The Chief Constable and members of the Pembrokeshire Constabulary tender their most sincere thanks to their many kind patrons for so handsomely supporting their appeal for aid on behalf ot the Soldiers and Sailors' Families Association, and the County Police Orphanage Funds, whereby the sum of £ 130 7s 6d was realised at the football match played between the Royal Artillery and the County Constabulary at Pembroke Dock or the ord iust, Halt the above amount, viz., X68 3s 9d has been paid over to Colonel Lambton, treasurer to the S. & S. F. A., and the other half to the credit of the C. P. O. Fund. THE TABERNACLE BAND OF HOPE.—An interesting meeting, which was well attended, in connection with the Tabernacle Band of Dope took place on Monday evening, com- mencing at 7 o'clock. The pastor, the Rev %V. Morlais Davies, opened the meeting with prayer, and afterwards called upon iir D Roach to preside. Mr Roach has been asso- ciated with the church fur 40 years and has filled honourably during this time several important offices, such as Sunday .school teacher, conductor of the singing, as well as the secretary of the church. lie has also been a staunch abstainer during his life-time, and his opening remarks were very earnestly and pathetically delivered to the children, warn- ing and exhorting them now at the com- mencement of their life to abstain from those habits of smoking and drinking, which detracts from their future character and use- fulness. The children were led in the musical portion by the pastor (Mr Davies) and in the other portions by Mr Owen R. James, who has been very diligent and faithful during the past month with the Band of IJope —We append the programme Ton, gan y Plant, Da yw bod with draeJ yr Iesu addroddiad gan John Cornock, "Y dirwestwr bach"; dat- ganiad gan May a Ethel Roberts, "Nid ocs neb yn rhy fach i ganu adroddiad gan Sarah Ann Lewis, "A Christmas carol" ton gan y Plant, Chilhood'e years"; adroddiad, Clifford Williams, Y pregethwr bach adroddiad, Lily Howells, Ar noson oer"; solo ar yr harmonium gan Willie It,Davies ton, gan y Plant Mae'r Iesu'n derbyn plaut"; adroddiad, Maitha Rowlands, Beth ddywed y gloch datganiad pan Jane a Mary Cornock, a E. Howells; adroddiad, Edith Williams, "Anwyl Iesu" adroddiad, Howaid Roberts, Y double C can, Miss M. Owen, "Save the Boy" adroddiad, Arthur Lewis, Y clock wedi sefyll adroddiad, Ethel Roberts datganiad, Lily Howells a Sarah Ann Lewis, Da yw Un w ton gan y Plant, "Cawn ni fyn'd i'r nef i gauu" adroddiad, Gwilym Cornock, "Daniel the captive boy adroddiad, Annie Thomas; ton gan y Plant, "The Bible"; adroddiad, Edgar Roberts, Gwna dda, ni waeth i bwy datganiad, Clara Nicholas a Catherine Jones adroddiad, Hannah M. Owen duett ar yr harmonium, Anita a W. H. Davies ton gan y Plant, Fy ngwaith yw caru'r lesu datganiad, Annie Williams a Annie Thomas ymgoni rhwng Mary a Jane Cornock, I "Heddyw a fory can, Miss E A Harries, 'Twas drink that spoiled my boy adroddiad, May Roberts adroddiad, Martha Jane Owen nd- roddiad, Annie Williams; ton gan y Plant; duetb ar yr harmonium gan Anita a W. H. Davies y pwnc dirwestol, gan y Band of Hope ton gan y Plant, "Neb ond Ti."—Miss Anita Davies was the accompanist and fulfilled her part with good taste and ikbility.-At the close, a cordial vote of thanks was accorded the chairman, and after a suitable reply the meeting closed with the Benediction. After the congregation had dis- persed the children were presented with buns and oranges. Sweet recollections will be cherished of this meeting for a long time to come, since every- thing came off so gracefully, homely and unos- tentiously and yet most efficiently. THE PARISH Ciiuncii.-Tiie services at St Mary's Church, Fishguard, on Good Friday were well attended. At the three hours' solemn service there was a good con- gregation, and much devoutedinoss shown.— On Easter Day the sacred edifice was bright 0 with flowers, and after the sombre season of Lent, presented a most cheerful appearance. The decoiators were :—Altar, Miss Bennett; chancel stall, Miss Jenkins and Miss A. E. Bennett; lectern, Miss Harries; pulpit, Mrs Evans and Miss Phillips; font, Mrs Owen lamp standards, etc., Miss James, Miss Rees, Miss Berry, and Miss Elsie Berry, assisted by, the choir boys.—Flowers and plants were sent by J. Worthington,Esq, Mr T. G. Bennett, and the above mentioned ladies.—At the early celebrations of the Holy Communion (English and Welsh) a large number of worshippers attended. There was Matins at eleven o'clock, followed by another celebration. The vicar YRev W. Evans, M.A.) officiated, the lessons morning and evening being read by Mr Stanley Roberts. In the afternoon, the children of the Sunday School, along with the members of the Band of Mercy, walked from the school to the church, where a children's service was held. They also brought their Easter eggs—the children's offering-which I were accepted, and which have been sent to several hospitals. Over 510 eggs were given t,y the children. The church was crowded at Evensong. The service opened I with the processional hymn '• Jesus Christ is risen to-day," the members of the choir, for the first time in the history of the church the first time in the history of the church wearing surplices, and walking through the aisles whilst the hymn wan sung. The Magnificat and Nunc Diroittis was by Bminett, whilst the anthem was Stainer's They have taken away my Lord," the solo being very beautifully rendeiel by Mrs Capt Williams. On the resurrection morning was sung before the sermon, which was preached by the Vicar, who took for his text Luke xxiv, 39th verse Behold my hands and feet, that it is I Jmyself; handle nie, and see for a spirit hath He t flesh and bones, as ye see me have." The sermon was in keep- ing with the solemn day, the preacher deal- ing with the immortality of the eoul, and urging his hearers to prepare it for eternity. The hymn Jesu lives no longer now was sung whilst the offertory was taken, whilst the re cessional hymn was Ye choirs of new Jerusalem." The choir gave a very good rendering of the musical part of the day's service.-The offertories on Sunday were presented by the churchwardens and sides- men to the Vicar.—Easter Day was all the more noteworthy at St Mary's Church, as it was the first occasion for the new organ to be played, being dedicated at the o'clock service. It has been ertcted by Messrs Peter Conacher and Sons, of Huddersfield, at a cost of £300, and is another triumph for that noted firm of organ builders. The organ has been under the personal supervision of Mr Conacher, whose instrument was specially designed to meet the structure of the church. The organ externally is a great ornament, and add much to the beauty of the sacred edifice. The outside pipes have been prettily coloured and gilded. Nor does the interior in any way detract from the outside appear- ance, the organ being particularly mellow, and should prove, with a capable player, of great assistance to the choir and the church. The player on Sunday was Mr R. D. Gilbertson, M.A..of Pembroke,who managed the instrument with skill and abilitv, bring- 0 ing out its fine qualities, and proving the organ to be one of the finest in Pembroke- shire. The formal opening takes place to- morrow (Friday) afternoon, when an organ recital will be given at 2.30 by Mr J. Turton Smith, F.R.C.O., of Pembroke, whilst at seven there will be evensong, with a sermon by the Rev C. Hayward Phillips, of Pembroke, and Mr Turton Smith will again play several selections.—The specifications of the new organ are as follows:- GREAT ORGAN. COMPASS CC TO A. 58 Notes. 1 Open Diapason 8 feet f>8 pipes 2 Htopped lJiGpMOn 8 58 3 Dulciana 8 58 4 Principal 4 58 5 W.ild Flute 4 58 6 Clarionet 8 58" SWELL ORGAN. COMPASS CC to A. 58 notes 7 Violin Diapason 8 feet 58 pipes 8 Rohr Flute. 8 58 9 Salicional 8 5S I (i V oix CelesteH 8 46 11 Geinshorn 4 58" 12 Piccolo 2 5s 13 Cornopean 8 58 14 Oboe 8 58 15 Tremulant PEDAL ORGAN. COMPASS CCC to E. 30notes llj Bourdon 16 feet 30 pipes COUPLERS. 17 Swell to Gicat 18 Swell to Pedals 19 Great to Pedals 3 Composition Pedals on Swell Organ 2 on Great VESTRY.—The annual vestry meeting of St. Mary's, Fishguard, was held on Monday. The vicar (Rev W. Evans) presided, and there were also present the two chuichwardens (Mr T. G. Bennett and Capt Berry); Dr II. Lawton Swete, Capt Titus Evans, Messrs W. T. S. Tombs, L. Phillips, H. IJaines, D Rees, W. H. Eynon, C. E. Slocouibe, J. R. Davies. W. Eynon, J. Reynolds, and J. Evars.- The Vicar said it gave him great pleasure to meet his parishioners for the fust time in Easter vestry, and to have the privilege of being called uporP to preside over the vestry of 1 UJ 1. He begged first of all to return his thanks to the peop c of FI hguard for their kind wel- come, and to thank the churchwardens, and his own warden in particular, for the able assistance they had rendered him during the time he had been in Fishguard. The wardens and sidesmen had worked most agreeably and amicably, and he had been ably assisted by them.—Mr Rees proposed, and Mr Tombs seconded the re-election of Captain Berry as parishioners' warden, this being unanimously agreed to.—The Vicar said it gave him much pleasure to ask his old friend, Mr Bennett to again act in the capacity of Vicar's warden for another year (hear, hear).—Mr Bennett said he must return his most sincere thanks to Mr Evans for asking him to be his warden for another year, and he (Mr Bennett) had great pleasure in again accepting the office. He hoped that they would receive the same kind assistance as they had hitherto done, and would have great pleasure in doing all he could for the church in the future. The wardens had received very able assistance from the Vicar, who bad given them every encour- agement and all the assistance possible. Under his good council and management the wardens would be able to carry out the affairs of the church in a very successful manner during the year. The advent of the organ, which had been brought mainly through the Vicar's exertions, was a great acquisition to the church, and he hoped that things would go on in a satisfactory manner (hear, hear).— Capt Berry also returned thanks for his re-election as the parishioner's warden, remarking that he hoped he would be able to give them the same satisfaction as he had hitherto given.On the motion of Mr Tombs, seconded by Capt. Berry, Dr Swete was appointed a lay elector to represent the parish at the meetings of the lay electors of the Deanery.—Mr Bennett presented the war. den's accounts, showing that the collections for the year amounted to il37 12s 2d; whilst the expenses and special effertories were k88 10s lQid" There were several accounts which had been received too late to put on the debit side for the past year, amount- ing to between £13,and so that there would be a balance in hand of over < £ 40.— The accounts were passed, and ordered to be printed.—The Vicar said he should like very much if the sidesmen appointed would assist the churchwardens and the verger in showing visitors to the seats, and to take a more active interest in the work. He hoped at no distant date to call them together to discuss some rather important questions with regard to the church at Fishguard.—Ihe following were c' appointed the people's sidesmen :—Messrs W. J. Vaughan, J. Thomas, D. Rees, C. E. Slocombe, W. R. Eynon, George Williams, and Capfe Titus Evans; whilst the Vicar nominated as his sidesmen Mr J. Worthing- ton, Dr H. L. Swete, Dr J. Morgan Owen, and Messrs W. T. S. Tombs, J. Richards Gwynne Roberts, and J. R. Davies.-Tiie Vicar said all these gentlemen were on the organ committee, and he never woiked so pleasantly with any body as on that commit- tee. They all kept together as one man. He had very little to do with it., for everyone did his best, and that was how the organ had been erected.—Capt Berry said the amount now at the bank to the credit of the organ fund was £ 291.—Mr Bennett said that with the promises not yet paid up the fund would amount to £ 301. There had been some additioual expenses incnrred. He annotlllced that the offertories on the previous day had amounted to f24 2s OJ, which would be handed to the Vicar.—The Vicar said he was very much obliged to them for the offertories, which he appreciated very much indeed. If it had been less he should have appreciated it just the same, as he took it to be an expres- sion of goodwill towards him personally, and that was most encouraging. Even a Vicar did like to feel occasionally that his services were appreciated. He hoped that would be the first of many happy Easfers they were going to spend together.—The question of payment for playing the harmonium during the past year was left to the Vicar afnd Churchwardens.-—The Vicar said he must thank Mrs Jenkinson for her services during the year, and also Mrs Williams and Miss Braithwaite for assisting. Their thanks were also due to Mrs Phelps, to Mr J. Evans, the Verger, and the other officers of the church.—A vote of thanks to the vicar for presiding brought the meeting to a close.
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DINAS CROSS. We are glad to see Mr James Williams, of the s s. Escholbrook," home again at Spring Gardens, for a brief holiday. L, The friends of the Rev B. Rowlands, Cly- dach Vale, will be glad to hevr that he has considerably recovered from his serious illness, Over twenty visitors arrived at Dinas for the Eas'er holidays, amongst them being Dr Greener ard family and Mr W. G. flowells and family. Capt John Rowlands, of Garnwen, is mak- ing use of his spare tiaie in cutting and gathering a number of sticks. He intends to make a good show of walking sticks at the forthcoming Cwmyreglwys regatta to be held in August. No doubt the committee will make separate classes in tlieii- schedule for the different kinds of sticks. Further details of the regatta will appear in due course. Divine service was held in Dinas Parish Church on Gcod Friday morning at ten o'clock, the Rev J. Williams (rector) officiat- ing. The services on Faster Day were all well attended, many visitors being present. There was Matins at ten oVlock. followed by Holy Communion whilst at six o'clock there was Evensong. Appropriate sermons were preached by the Rector; whilst Easter hymns were sung, Miss Alderson presiding at the harmonium. t3 The continued success of the Cymrodorion Male Choir, Swansea, of which Mr James D. Thomas, son of Capt B. Thomas, Dwlch. mawr, is the conductor, must be most grati- fying to Dinasites, who are ever ready to do honour to one of their own kinsmen when he is winning his laurels, more especially in the musical world. Mr Thomas took his choir down to Pembroke Dock on Easter Monday, where they competed in the male voice open competion, and won the first prize of £40 and a silver cup. The result is all the more worthy, as some of the finest male choirs in Wales were competing against the Swansea contigent. Dinasites extend to Mr Thomas their warmest congratulations on the success of his choir, and hope he may continue to win laurels wherever he may compete. At a meeting held some time ago of the local committee of the Royal Alfred Aged Merchants' Seamen's Institution, convened by Capt Hamns, J.P., Soar Hill, the hon. secretary, it was decided that collections should be made on the second Sunday in April at all the places of worship in aid of the fnnds of the institution. Diuasites, who have taken up this deserving object with zeal, will be glad to kno v that the Royal Alfred is making fair progress in the Cardigan Bay district. It is hoped that on Sunday all Dinasites will rally to the aid of such a noble institution, and contribute largely to its funds. It is needless to remind them of its benefits, as they are residents in the locality who have realised its beneficial effects. During last week an outrage was com- mitted in the vicinity of Dinas Cross, which most unfortunately was not at once reported to the police. It appears that a young girl, who had been attending Dinas School, left for home on the afternoon of Tuesday, after doing a message for her mother. She was followed some distance by a young man, a tramp, and turning into the lane near Garn, she was- overtaken by the man, who demanded to see the contents of the child's basket. Not satisfied with this, the rascal searched the girl, and took from her 2Zd in coppers. He then let her go, and made good his escape. The child went home, and informed her parents of what had occurred, but it is regrettable that they did not at once com- municate with the police, and so help to bring the ruffian to justice, fcr it was days afterwards before they heard of the occur- rence. Perhaps after this some folks may own that a resident policeman might be of service in the place. We regret to announce the death on Saturday morning of a very old resident at binas Cross in the person of Mrs Mary Mendus, widow of the late Capt Mendus, which took place at the Gate, Dinas Cross, at the advanced age 0" 72 years. Mrs Mendus had been twice married, her first husband being the Rev Raymond, of The Island, Dinas, by whom she had one son, Mr John Raymond, of Treyckert, Nevern, who alone survives his mother, and a daughter, who died many years ago. Her second husband was the late Capt David Mendus, who was well known in Dinas. Of the two sons by her second marriage, the eldest died abrmd some years ago, whilst the youngest was drowned in the ill-fated I- Avon Cefni," which was lost during a heavy gale about seven years ago. It will be remember- ed that the captain and nearly all the crew came from Newport, Pem., and the district, and that the whole town of Newport was practically in mourning. During her long life, it will be seen that Mrs Mendus had passed through many serious trials. The fuueral took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Church graveyard, and was largely at- tended.. The Rev J. Williams, the rector, ofliciated, and at the service in the church hymns were sung, which had been selected by Mrs Mendus. General regret is expressed at the death of one who, for so many years, had been connected with Dinas.
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c! .c, NEWPORT, PAM. Business was suspended in the town on Good Friday and Easter Monday. The members of the British Women's Temperance Society had a social tea on Mon- day afternoon in the vestry at Bethlehem. The first meeting of the newly-elected Newport Parish Council will be held on Mon-' day evening at seven o'clock. Mrs Jebb and family, London, are among the earliest visitors to Newport this season. They have ttken up their residence at Brigy- don, Parrog. Mr Davies, our popular Inland Revenue Officer, and his son, have been away for a fortnight s holiday, but are expected to be home this week. We understand that a literary meeting was to have taken place last evening (Wednesday) at Ebenezer, but it has been again postponed. This is the fourth postponement of the meeting. Newportians are glad to learn of the suc- cess of Master Arthur Havard, of Newport, Pem., who secured two prizes at the recent sports at Llandovery College—a filver-plated cup, and a silver-plated toast-rack iu the junior competitions. It is rumoured that frcm nine to ten candi- dates may be nominated for the five seats on the School Board. Two of the retiring mem- bers—Dr Williams and Mr W. H. Howells —intend to seek re election, whilst possibly Mr W. H. Owen may be persuaded to stand again. The lady members are retiring. Unfortunately, the weather interfered with the usual practice of the chil Iren to go on the mountains on Easter Monday and have tea, but a arcat number of them. in spite of the weather, kept up the custom, and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Good Friday passed off very quietly in Newport. There was Divine service in the Parish Church at 10 30 a.m., when the Rector preached. The Rev J. W. Rees assisted in the service, which was largely attended.—On Easter Day the usual services were held in the church. Swallows were seen in Newport on Good Friday. Let us hope that their return is an indication of an early change in the climatic state of the weather. The heavy rains ex- perienced lately have put a stop to all agri- cultural and gardening operations, and a spell of dry weather is now essential in order to Complete seed sowing. The anniversary services in connection with Bethlehem Baptist Chapel were held on Sunday and Monday last, and were well attended The preaching was of a very high order, whilst the singing was bright and cheerful, and thoroughly in accord with the occasion. The special preachers were the Rev T. S. Morgan, of Newcastle Emlyn, and the Rev B. Humphreys, Felinfoel.—The pastor, Hev D. J. Evans, conducted the services. With reference to a paragraph in last week's Echo asking whether Mr T. W. Jones's I (St Nicholas) experience was a record in the district in regard to census-taking, it may be interesting to know that Mr John Hughes, I of Pendre, has had a similar experience. He took the census for the parish of Meline in the years 186 L, 1871, 1881 and 1891, but this year he did not accept the office. He now regrets it, for had he taken the 1901 census lie would have teen in a position to claim a record." Amid every token of respect, the mortal remains of the late Mrs Harries, of the Rose and Crown, Newport, Pern., were laid to rest in Ebenezer Burial Ground on Friday. The devotional service at the house was performed by the Rev J. T. Morris, of Cardigan; whilst the Rev J. G. Morris, of Ebenezer, officiated at the chapel, and gave a short but impressive address, taking as his text Pnalm lxi, verses 20 and 21.' There was a brief service at the graveside. The relatives present were Mr Lewis Evans, J.P. (brother), Cardigan Mr \V. E. Harries (sou), Loudon Mr and Mrs D. Davies, 'daughter and son-in-law; and Master Davies, grandson. A large number of townspeople and friends assembled to pay a last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased lady. The last meeting of the members of the School Board was held on Monday afternoon, Dr Williams presiding, and there were also present-Miss Williams. Mrs Nicholas, Mr W. H. Rowcllsand Mt W. II. Owen, with the clerk (Mr ilavard).The business tran- sacted was of a formal character.—A precept for £ 80 was drawn and the sum of 10s was received from the Oddfellows Lodge for the use of the school room.—A letter was read stating that the committee of the training n 15 ship" Arethusa" would be glad to assist any boys wishing to go in for the sea, and who are physically fit -The Clerk was instructed to inform the Board of Education that this was the last meeting of the present board. The children attending Bethlehem Chapel Sunday School sat down to a substantial tea treat on Good Friday. Those assisting at the tables and in other ways giving valuable assistance were Mrs Bowen, Mrs Evans, Mrs Lawrence, Mrs Edwards (West-street), Mrs Davies (Fern Cottage), Mrs James (West- street), Miss Jane Evans (Parrog) and Miss Seaborne.—In the evening a most successful literary meeting was held and the programme, a long and interesting one, was listened to attentively, inasmuch as every item was given in first-class style. The Rev D. J. Evans made an efficient conductor. The programme was as follows :— Pianoforte duett, George Davies and "A. Davies adroddiadau, My God and my mother," Allen Edwards Dedwyddwch y saint yn y nef," A. Nicholas song, Gwennie Hoskins and party adroddiadau, Evan Harries, Willie J. Harries, Mary E. James ton, Cor y plant; adroddiadau, Mary Williams, John Williams; dadl, Maria Harries and Lizzie Beynon solo, James James; adroddiad, D. James adroddiad a chan, Tommy Morgan; song, John Bowen and party; adrodd- iadau, Tom Nicholas, Margaret Thomas, Jane Griffiths, D. James ton, Cor y Plant; adrodd- iad, Alfred Evans dadl, Jessie Thomas a Jane Howells duett, Ida a Maggie J. Davies; ad roddiad, Margaret A. Griffiths song, A. Davies and party adroddiadau, Sarah A. Davies a John Lewis dadl, Dwy Gyfeilles Ieuanc ton, Cor y Plant adroddiad, Willie James song, Edith Edwards and party; adroddiadau, Tom Morgans a Willie Beynon; ton, "Y Gwanwyn4" Daniel Lewis a'i party; ton, "Sabbath home," George Davies and party; solo, "Pinacl Anrhydedd," James James adroddiad, Ernest Lawrence can, "Blodeuyn bach," J. Hughes a'i barti; dadl, Sarah A. Evans and Mary H. James adroddiad, Daniel James solo, Jane Howells adroddiad, M. E. Davies dadl, Edith Edwards a Margaret Evans duett, J. James and J Hughes adroddiad, Evan Harries; ton, J. Hughes a'i parti; dadl, D. James a G. Davies adroddiad, C. James; dadl, Alfred Evans a Edith Edwards solo, Jessie Thomas adroddiad, Gwilym Davies; ton, J. Hughes a'i barti; ton, Gwennie Hoskins and party adroddiadau, 14-illie Beynon a Tommy Morgan. To the Editor of the County Echo." Sir,-In a recent issue of the Echo" there appeared a paragraph respecting the charge made to the Oddfellows for the use of the schoolroom for the holding of a concert on behalf of the Kernes Lo3ge funds for cele- brating the opening of the new hall, which, we- now presume, will take place during the I coming summer. As secretary of the said Lo i, c, I feel it my duty to s'ate that the charge made wa. 10s for the use of the room, with an extra 5s for" trimmings," making the total amount of 15s paid out for the occasion.—I am, &c., TIIOMAS TIIOMAS, Secretary Loyal Kemes Lodge. To the Editor of the .1 County Echo." Sir,-Iii a recent issue of the County Echo I noticed a paragraph respecting the charge made for the use of the schoolroom on the occasion of a concert held there in behalf of the Oddfellows, in order that this noble .society may provide themsel vss, a* the public expense, with a fitting ragalii in the forth- coming turn-out re the opening of the new Oddfellows Hall. As a ratepayer, I am therefore interested in such local matters. I think the Board were quite justified in their transactions, and as our representatives, we expect them to watch our interests, besides that of a society which boasts to be the largest and richest friendly society in the world. It the Board sanctioned the use of the school to such a rich society free of charge, I predict that in the near future the new Board will have their work already set out for them. They will be receiving appli- cations frequently for the use of the school, in expectation of getting it free of charge. The Board, we must admit, have many parts to play, and ih such instances as the present one there is bound to be a definite margin drawn for their consideration.—Yours, &c., D.J.T. To the Editor of the County Echo." Sir,-It was a surprise to many in Newport to see the letter from a Member of the Board in your last issue contradicting my statement that the Oddfellows had been called upon to pay the full fee of 10s for the school, in addition to paying the customary 5s for light, &c., this being the charge made to every 'foreigner' who uses the school." I find there is no truth whatever in a mem- ber's contradiction, for the Oddfellows have actually paid 15s for the use of the room for their concert. Is a Member of the Board so ignorant of the financial side of matters pertaining to the management ani use of the school that he or she does not know what was paid ? It looks very much like it, and if this is a sample of this member's acquaintance with the board's affairs the sooner a change is I tn' made the better. No amount of writing or contradiction can eradicate the fact that the Oddfellows did pay 15s in slt--tiie maximum amount charged for the use of the room—and in this instance, therefore, the board has not shewn it to be a "privilege" to live in the town of Newport. Again, a Member of the Board says a charge is made excepting in the case of a charitable organization or of public benefit, when the room is always given free of charge." What is of greater public benefit to a locality than an Oddfellows Lodge ? As I previously stated, the Odd- fellows naturally resent strongly the action of the board in treating them like the greatest. strangers, and now their resentment is all the more bitter because a Member of the Board" has endeavoured to mis-state the facts. In my previous communication on this question, I felt I was only doing a public duty in calling attention to a matter which was felt to be an injustice to the Oddfellows of the place, and if a Member of the Board considers my action to be a tirade," all well and good. —Yours, Lt-c., THE CORRESPONDENT.
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VKLINDRE. Mr E. Robinson, of Boncath, has brought his steam saw toVelindre, and now the village presents a most animated appearance. Mr John Lloyd, of the Salutation Inn, Velindre, has had the unique record of acting as enumerator at five censuses, his first being in 1861 We do not think there are many others in the county who can boast of such an ex- perience. Mr Haydn Lloyd, son of Mr John Llovd, of the Salutation, Velindre, who spent four years at Lloyds Bank, Cardigan, was a few months ago, promoted to Staftord, but has been very seriously ill tor some time at Stafford. His many friends will be glad to learn that he is considerably improved.
Price of Coal Reduced.I
Price of Coal Reduced. I Best No 3 Ehondda 27s per ton. Red Ash Coal 268 Kitchen and Steam Coal24s Red Ash Coal 268 Kitchen and Steam Coal24s Above prices to rule until further notice. Reduction in Hard Coal and Culm. Morfa Coal (V. andS.), price on applica- tion to S. H. Hughes, Coal Merchant, Good wick.
I :Mehetabel's Romance.
I Mehetabel's Romance. BY DONALD MILES. [ Copyright. ] CONTINUED. You will all stay to dinner and then we can I ai-i-alige what is best to do" said Janet. The gentlemen demurred, fearing so many to dine would cause J auet inconvenience, but she would take no excuse. I will go and arrange with cook, Basil, and during my absence you can talk over with Doctor Hughes and Dick the best means of getting our poor girl out of that villain, Baron Leipsic's clutches." The Doctor opened the door for Janet to pass out, and as she passed him with a s:ni!e, he whispered just one word, and that \¡;S Janet." The look in his eyes and the tender inflection of his voice brought a warm glow to the girl's brown cheeks. Going back to the others with a bright light in his eyes—which Pat noticed with sccret satisfaction, for she dearly loved Janet, and knew that in this young Doctor she would find a husband like Douglas of old, tender and true "—he sank into a chair by that occupied by Hubert, and once move made him repeat his story. Now Basil, old fellow," he said, 11 We must meet cunning by cunning. It will not do to go boldly up to the house in Central Street and demand that Mehetabel shall be given up to us. We cannot search the house without a warrant. I propose therefore that you and Dick run up to Hanimersixith to-morrow and look out for apart- ments for yourselves, in Central Street if possible, and keep an eye on the doings of the Baron. By some lucky chance you manage to scrape acquaint- ance with him. Get to know his club. A man of his position is certain to belong to a club. No doubt to one of those shady concerns in or ne;y Soho. Fortunately you are not known to him. You are a fascinating chap when you like, and will soon ingratiate yourself with him." Your pla-i is a capital one, Doctor, but how am I to know him ? Oh that's easily managed. As soon as your rooms are found you must ask young Hubert here to stay with you for a couple of days, and he can point your man out to you. We will all go up to town with you to-morrow, and Hubert shall take the two ladies and lmself to call upon his mother, when I can arrange with her to let him pay you a visit." I- That will I c jolly," Hubert chimed in. "It won't take us long to spot the Baron. I know mother will be delighted to let me go. Oh! dear, we have forgotten one thing Mr Basil. I shall have to get leave from Doulton's. If 1 stay away without asking I shall get the sack, and you know that would never do, for now mother cannot wo k, I keep the house." I- The air of importance with which the lad said this made his hearers smile, and yet, oh! the pathos of it. This little fellow who ought still to be in school and employing his leisure hours in cricket and other healthy sport, compelled to labour in a china factory for a mere pittance. Of course, Hubert, I have thought of that," said Basil, "One good turn deserves another," and as you will be doing me a good turn in helping me find Miss Dennison it is only right and proper that I should make up to you for your loss of employment. I will <jive you a pound a week, and the day that Miss Dennison is found, one hundred pounds. After that we shall see what we sha] I see, but you can rest assured dear lad you shall never know want again, neither shall you gobick to the pottery." Hubert opened his big blue eyes and positively gasped with astonishment. "One hundred pounds. Oh Mr Basil. I shall be able to take mother away to the seaside. She does so long to see the sea again, and she often says that she would soon get well if she could once more breath the fresh sea air." Janet now entered the room, and Hubert rushed to her and. told her in excited tones of the wonders that would happen when dear Miss Dennison was found. Janet listened, well-pleased to what the Doctor had proposed, and at once fell in with the plan. Suppose I ask Hubert's mother here during his visit to you, Basil, the change will do her good, and she will be a companion to Pat and myself." A good idea Janet, you shall put it to hei to. morrow when you call upon her with Hughes. The next afternoon found them all in London. Basil and Dick searching for apartments in Hammer- smith, and the two girls, Doctor Hughes, and Hubert interviewing the latter's mother in her neat but woefully shabby lodgings. They were prepared to meet a refined woman— for Hubert's mother must be refined to bring her son up so carefully but they were certainly not prepared to see such a very refined lady as Mrs Harrison proved to be. Hubert ushered them into the shabby sittingroom and rushing to his mother said with pride I have brought my friends to see you mother, and dear you must say 'Yes to to all they ask you to do." Mrs Harrison rose to receive her visitors and they were struck by her beauty. A life of hardship and want had but slightly marred the brilliancy of her glorious blue eyes. The masses of bronze gold hair were still without a streak of gray, and it only wanted change of air and good living to fill out the hollow cheeks to make her what she once was, a brilliant- ly beautful woman. Both Janet and Pat fell in love with her at once, and her charm of manner impressed the doctor immensely. At first she demurred at allowing Hubert to receive payment from Basil, but when the Doctor put it to her that Hubert would really be earning the money she gave way. She accepted Janet's invitation to spend a few week's with her ab In Lodge with very evident pleasure. It is a very long time since I had a glimpse of the country, and I shall really enjoy st tying with you. It is very very kind of you Miss Jones to ask me. I should find it very lonely here without my boy," and she passed her frail white hand lovingly over his curly head. Hubert caught the straying hand and pressed a warm kiss upon it. The love these two showed for each other was beautiful to witness. 41 Now Mrs Harrison I want you to come and dine with us this evening. We have promised to meet our two friends, Basil and Dick at Romano's, where we have ordered a private room. I have arranged for covers for seven, so that I shall take no excuse, and this young man, patting Hubert's shoulder, shall see you home safely in a cab after- wards. 44 Thank you very much Doctor, but But we take no buts, you are coming. Hubert, will you show me the nearest telegraph office. I want to send a telegram to Netley, and by the time we are back your mother no doubt will be ready." When the Doctor and his party arrived at Itomano's they found the two young men await- ing them. They had been most fortunate in obtaining rooms in ,a house exactly facing the one in which it was supposed Meta was incarcerated. To which the irrepressible Hubert replied Now we shan't be long." [ To be continued. ]
Family Notices
BIRTHS. April 4th, at Park-street, Fishguard, the wife of Mr VV. J. Richards, of a daughter. April 7th (Easter Day), at Spring Hill, Dinas Cross, the wife of Mr Frank Lodge Jeffs, of a daughter. DEATHS. April Gth, at Gate, Dinas Cross, Mary Mendus, widow of the late Capt David Mendus, aged 72 years. 0
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Wc learn that Mr Owen Philipps, of the King's Line of Steamers, brother of Mr Wynford Philipps, M.P., for Pembrokesbira, is understood to have purchased Lamphey Park Estate, Pembroke, for zC72,000, in anticipation of contesting the Pembroke and Haverfordwest Boroughs, as the Liberal candidate at the next election. The inquest on the two bodies washed up at Pendina took place at Laugharne on Satur- day. The bodies were identified as Johan Santamaki and Benjamin Olsen, part of the crew of the ship Australia, recently wrecked near Pendine. A verdict of" Found drowned" was returned. The funeral of the men took, place on Sunday at Laugharne, beautiful wreatns oeing- piacea on tne graves. During the final for the Cornwall Football Cup at.Bodmin on Monday the grand stand —a temporary structure -totally collapsed. Several persons were badly crushed and many ladies fainted, but happily there was no serious casualty. For 63 years Martha Ashton was an inmate-, of Spalding Workhonse. Admitted in 1838, she never left the house except for day'si outings at Jubileescand other holidays. She has just died, aged 82.
General News
General News At Warwickshire Quarter Sessions on Tut slay Anna Wyndberg Buchanan, widow "r a Cambridge cricketer, was fined f20 for nnlawfu 1/ using mechanical means of re- straint in the case of of her daughter lunatic. Prosecuting counsel said he did not believe there was any intentional crjelty, but the Lunacy Commissioners felt bound to take proceedings. A serious fire occured at Andover on Tues- day morning, 23 houses being destroyed and 150 persons rendered homeless. The fire originated in a barn, where, it is supposed, a tramp had been sleeping, and a few minutes after the discovery of the outbreak the flames had ignited the thatched roofs of seventeen adjoining- cottages, farm buildings, and a public-house. There were interred at Haslington on Monday the remains of Thomas Lee, whose death in the workhouse closes a remarkable career. Deceased was of a good family, and after leaving college became a barrister in London. Sunstroke sustained at a cricket m'ttch affected his speech, and he gradually lost his position and means, and became a street-sweeper at Accrington. Deceased and and his wife both died in the workhouse, but the guardians and other friends have given them a decent burial. Richard Jones, the 22-year-old son of Richard Jones, Hendrewea Farm, Glanaddr, Bangor, walked along the top of Beaumaris Castle walls on Monday. Coming to a gap in them which offered a tempting jjjmp, he essryed the leap, but found that the appar- ently solid piec of wall which he aimed for was nothing but a mass of ivy, through which be crashed down the chasm, rebounding from one wall to the other till he fell senceless to the ground below. He now lies dangerously injured at the residence of a local docter. The overdue Allan Liner Buenos Ayrean arrived at Greenock on Saturday morning. She left Philadelphia on March 8th, but was immediately afterwards stopped through fog, and had to lie at anchor for two days. Sub- s. qtietitty very rough weather was encoun- tered. The ship was swept by heavy seae, and the deck-house was smashed and a lifeboat carried away. She afterwards ran short of fuel, and hid to feed the fires on part of the cargo of maize, cattle pens, and other wooden erections were burned, and ultimately the expedient was resorted to of drying cattle and horse manure and using it as fuel. There were only a few tons of coal left when the vessel put into Lough Swilly on the 3rd inst. The crew state that there was not at any time the slightest fear as to the safety of the vessel, their chief anxiety being with regard to f cei. Parliament has dealt fairly handsomely in the matter of the King's Civil List. the total amount voted for the several purposes speci- fied being X470,000, besides different sums granted to the Queen in the event of her surviving the King and to the other more prominent members of the Royal Family. The total, it will be seen, exceeds that voted to Qaeen Victoria, which was 9385,000, plus, of course, the revenues of the Duchy of Lancaster, amounting in 1890 to £ 60,000. Large as the total voted to their Majesties may appear, it falls short of the revenue of several foreign Monarchs. The Czar, for instance, receives annually E2,050,000, Austria Hungary grants the Emperor £ 780,000, Prussia iC770,000, aud Italy £ 614,000. It falls short, also, of the income of some of King Edward's predecessors. The Civil List of George II. was X800,000 while that of George III in 1815 was £1,030,000. Wi liam IV. wis voted f 510.,000.Western Mai." Blotters, Kippers, Red Herrings, Had- docks, Wholesale and Retail.—Fishguard Supply Stores.
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VERDICT OF MURDER AGAINST A BOY. At Edinthorpe, near North IVaisliam, on Monday, a coroner's jury rettirne(I a verdict of wilful murder against Charles Chihls, 12. The evidence showed that some children were gathering primroses by the roadside, when the nccused asked Lilinn Alexander (nine) to let him shoot nt her basket. She refused, and be replied, "I will shoot you." lIe then put the gun which lie was carrying to his shoulder, and shot the little girl dead. To some labourers who came on the scene Childs remarked that if he had had another cartridge he would have shot himself. It appeared that the boy took the gun without permission from his master's house.
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HURLED FROM A SCAFFOLD. A scaffold accident of a serious character occurred in Birmingham on Monday, and re- sulted in severe injuries to four workmen, be- sides minor injuries to three others. The seven men were engaged constructing the roof of new premises in liyre Street, And without any warning the planks of the scaffold on which they were standing gave way and fell a distance of about 23ft. Harry Pegg had his skull fractured, and died in hospital. It is feared that another man named Morgan is suffering from a fractured spine.
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- EGLWYSWRW.
EGLWYSWRW. The April fair took place on Monday, but owing to the wet weather and the holiday season there was very little business done.
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TREDAFYDD, FISHGUARD. We would remind our readers of the entertainment to be given to-morrow (FridayEvening atTredafydd Schools,to com- mence at7.30. The first part of the programme consists of miscellaneous items, and several well-known local talented artistes have kind. ly given their services. The juvenile operetta, By the Ganges' Banks" will occupy the second part of the programme, and will be performed by the school children. This will be an unique performance in the district, and, we understand, the young- artistes are thoroughly efficient and capable of giving a splendid representation of the lopperetta, so that aWvisiting Tredafydd may be assured of spending an enjoyable evening. Conveyances will leave the Square, Fish- guard, for the entertainment.
RIIOSYCAERAU.
RIIOSYCAERAU. Prydnawn dydd Lluu diweddaf cafodd plant yr ysg-olion Sabbothol perthynol i'r eglwys uchod a'i changhenau wledd o de a bara brith yn yr Y sgoldy gerllaw y capel. Er fod yr bin yn anffafriol daeth nifer luosog yn nghyd, ac ymddangosai pawb fel pe yn mwynhau ou bunain yn rhagorol.—Yn yr hwyr cynhaliwyd cyfarfod Ilenyddol yn y capel o dan lywyddiaeth y Parch t. Gwynne James, gweiuidog y lie, pryd yr adroddwyd ac y caDwyd amryw ddarnau tlysion gan gyfeiUiou pertbynol i'r gwahanol ysgohon.— Wedi diolch yn gynes i'r boueddigesau am eu gwasanaeth gwerthfawr yn nglyn a'r te, ac i'r rhai gymerasant ran yn y cyfarfod, ymadawodd pawb wedi cael eu llwyr fodd- loni.
FAIRS AND MARKETS.
FAIRS AND MARKETS. Whitland, Thursday.—The market, owing to Gr0od Friday, was held on Thursday. The attendance was not so large as usual, butter in casks realising from 1& to Is Okd per lb, whilst butter in pound rolls varied from Is Oid to Is Id per lb beef, 7d to 8d mutton, 2 8d to gd ;veal -and pork, 6d to 7d per lb; egs 22 for Is rabbits, 9d each live fowls, 4s 6d to 5s per couple dressed poultry, 9td per lb.