The County Echo

Preliminary Announcement. I Important Sale of Timber. J WATTS is instructed by F. R. • Barhara, Esq., to conduct a sale of Timber at TRE3C W 3NT, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29,1902. Further particulars next week. Letterston, Jan. 6,1902. YSGOLDY CASMAEL. CVNHELIR EISTEDDFOD YN V LLE T'CIIOD Nos Lun, Ionawr 13eg, 1902. Llywydd Parch Dan Davies, Abergwaun. Cadeirydd: J. S. Evans, Esq., C.C., Tycanol. BEIRNIAID Y Gerddoriaeth Mr D. Davies, Maengwyn. Y LenyAdiaeth Parch W. Lloyd, Ford. IY Farddoniaeth Parch J. D. Symmonds. Y Prize Bags Mrs D. R. Parry Davies. Accompanist: Miss Howells, Abergwaun, Bydd y Drysnn yn agored am 5.30; dechreuir am Chwech. Mynediad i mewn Blaen Seddau, Is 01 Seddan 6c Plant Hanner Pris. Yr Elw tuag at Gymdeithas Ddirwestol Ca.-niael. Programmes i'w cael oddiwrth yr Y sgrifenydd- Mr W. L. WILLIAMS, Longhook, Letterston St. Nicholas National School. A CONCERT Will be held at the above sobool On January 24, 1902 Further particulars will be duly annonnced. J. D. LEWIS, ) Secretaries T. W. JONES, 3«*etanes. LLANFERRAN, PENCAER A PLOUGHING MATCH Will be held at the above place On Friday, January 18th, 1902, Open to Llanwnda and St Nicholas parishes C)ae.,o A.-Chill Plough, furrows, 11 by 4i. Class B.—Oliver Ploughs, furrows, 12 by 4. Class C. For Boys, under 18 yesfcs of age. Iron Chill Ploughs, furrows 11 by 4i. Good Prizes will be given in each class. CONDITIONS Ist.-Unies.s three compete no second prize vill be given in Class B. 2nd.-No one to enter inside headlands nor to interfere in any way with Ploughmen. 3rd.-No middle marks allowed. Field Stewards—Messrs D Morris, Bank, J. W. Llewhelin, Brestgarn, and W. E. Crana, Tre. hillin. Names of Judges will appear in next issue. L Preliminary Announcement. AN EISTEDDFOD Will be held at Tabor, Dlnas ON EASTER MONDAY, MARCH 31st Chief Choral Competion (not under 30 and not over 40 voices), prize, £ o. Test piece, Y Don o then y gwyntoedd." Afco Male Aroice, Juvenile and Ladies' Choir Competitions. Programmes will be issued shortly. E. DAVIES, ) Joint DEWI HARRIES, ) Secretaries. -z. FISHGUARD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Chairman of Managing Body—. C. YORKE, Esq Headmaster Mr OWEN GLEDHILL, B.Se. (Lond.), of Leeds. Assistant Mistress Miss TRAYLER, Under- graduate London University. School Fees £ 4 per annum. Two or more of the aame family— £ 3 10a each Pupils for Piano will pay 7s 6d per term extra. Applications for admission to be made to the Clerk— Mr GEO. MOBRIS, High-street. Fisbguard. Subjects of Instroctions- Scripture, English, Grammar and Analysis, History, Geography; Latin, French and Greek Mathematics and Phsics, Freehand and Geometrical, Drawing, Promising pupils will be taught painting in oil or water colours). Vocal and Instrumental Music. Drill, Needlework (for girls). Pnpils prepared for College of Preceptors, Lon- don, Matriculation Science and Art, Law, Medical and Pharmaceutical Examinations. Entrance lbam. University of Wales. Scholars from a distance seeking lodgings in the town are requested to apply to the Clerk for a list of Lodging Houses approved by the Managers. The Next Term commences on Tuesday, January 7th, 1902. Price of Coal Reduced. Newport best Red Ash and Steam Coal, 2 Is per ton. Prices of Anthracite and other Coals on application. Culm, 13 per ton. Lime to order. Apply to S. H. Hughes, Coal Merchant, Goodwick. 6. CALVES' CALVES! THOMAS JOHN, Croeswen, Letterston, begs to inform Farmers and Breeders whe are desirous of buying really fine WILTSHIRE SHORTHORN CALVES for rearing, that he expects a truck full to arrive at Letterston next week, and which he will sell, as usual, privately on arrival. Intending buyers should send to him at once and he will inform them by letter, or wire, immediately the Calves arrive at Letterston Station. I WATOM jfOHAIM FOR rfHE BAY'S WORK. |y—11 9 ■ ■"«< (y f Boy* Md fflrlf can |M » KTCKHL. A PLATXD WATOH. alio » CHAIN as4 JL CHARM, totalMm 1 i doma packara of V'"R U BLUO* aWW*«peoc» each. S«ad you* ■r/ryv w fall iMmi tsdndliw hum or County, VBjflV by return mail, and wa will forward tin Blulaa. post paid, and ajarc* pramtan) Itat. Ho mww North Pembrokeshire Farmer's Club THE Annual MEETING of members will be held at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, FISHGUARD, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 23rd next, at 3.30 p.m. W. R. CARVER, Secretaiy. DRAWING. A DRAWING CLASS wid be held in the BOYS' SCHOOLROOM on every TUESDAY EVENING in each week, at 7 o'clock, from January 7th, 1902. In- struction will be given in the following sub- jects Freehand, Model, Practical Plane and Solid Geometry, &c., Perspective, Shading and Blackboard Drawing. C. WILLIAMS, Headmaster, National Schools. Fishguard. COAL! COAL! A CARGO of the Best Large Screen COAL is expected to arrive daily.— Apply, T. Lamb, Lower Fishguard. C&rnllys, St. Nicholas. TO LET, with possession Michaelmas", 1902, the above farm, consisting of 75 acres or therenbouts of improvable land in a ring fence, with convenient Dwelling House and out premises.—Apply to Wm. George James, Llysyronen, Fishguard. TO LET, a SHOP, with large windows, in West-street, Fishguard (adjoining Mr Vanghan Davies' estabisb rnent).- Apply, Miss Jenkins, on the premices. TO LET, WITH immediate possession, Commod- ious HOUSE and Premises i lately in the occupation of Mr D. Vaughan, 'deceas- ed), situated in an excellent position in High- street, Fishguard. Apply, Walter L. Williams, Etate Agent and Auctioneer, Fishguard. FARM TO LET. TO LET, September 29th, 1902, the Farm of CAERAU, in the Parish of St. Nicholas, comprising about 100 Acres of good Pasture and Arable Land.-Apply to Dr Owen, Brynymor, Goodwick, R.S.O. FARM TO LET. TO LET, Sept 29th, 1902, the Farm of LLANDRUIDION, in the Parish of St. Nicholas, comprising about 200 Acres ot Good Pasture and Arable Land.—Apply to Dr Owen, Brynymor, Goodwick, R.S.O. FOR SALE SIX FREEHOLD DWELLING HOUSES, in the town of Fishguard.—Apply to Walter L. Williams, Auctioneer, Fishguard. TO LET, March 25th, 1902, TALARFOR HOUSE, Fishguard.—Apply, Rev Philip Jones, Gwaun House, L!andilo. WANTED, at once, a YOUNG GIRL (about 16), for general bouse work. —Apply, Mrs Evans, West-street, Fisbguard. FOR SALE, Stained DOGCART also a stained GOVERNESS CAR, to suit a Donkey.—Apply to J. Morris, Coachbuilder, Fishguard. WANTED, good plain COOK.—Apply, The Commercial Hotel, Fishguard. BEST Trimsaran CULM (loose & lumps) Best Newport Red Ash COAL, also Welsh COAL. Prices on application-As the Weighbridge is now ready we hope to please the public by not keeping them waiting.— Apply, Jackson Brothers, merchants, Fish- guard and Goodwick. YOUNG BOAR, of the Medium York- shire Breed, at Trevayog; not re- lated to the old one; fee, 2s.- All strayed sows charged extra. CILYRYCHEN LIME, Special prices for Truck Loads. Wlf. WlLLAMS & SON Fishguard. EMIGRATION TO CANADA. Canada offers great inducements to Farmers, Farm Labourers, Young Men desiring to Learn Farming, Domestic Servants, and all dase8 of Desirable Emigrants. Free Grants of 160 Acres of Wheat Land. HOW, WHEN AND WHERE to Proceed may be ascertained from the publica- tions of the Canadian Government. — These, together with any information desired as to the Trade and Commerce of the Dominion, may be obtained gratis and post free on application to the Canada Government Office, Western Mail Build- ings, Cardiff. Write for Particulars. GOODWICK. COAL AND BUILDING MATERIAL. Best Newport 24s per ton Seconds. 22s „ Star-Trimsaran Culm 13s „ Also Flags, Sills, Local Slates Bricks, Ground Lime Cement for Concrete Damp Courses, Pointing and cement washing old roofs, etc '27a p«r ton. Sole Agent for the Llwynpiod Slab and Slate Quarries. A. G. LEWIS COAL MERCHANTl

LOCAL TRAIN SERVICE. Up trains. a.m. p.m. p.m. Goodwick.dep 9 5 12 15 5 20 Letterston 9 25 12 32 5 37 Puncheston 9 42 12 48 5 53 Rosebusli 9 58 1 4 6 8 Maenclochog 10 5 Ill 6 14 Llanycefn 10 17 1 23 6 25 Clynderwen arr. 10 30 1 35 6 35 Down trains. a.m. p.m. p.m. Clynderwen? dep 10 40 2 25 5 50 Lianycefn 10 50 2 35 6 0 Maenclochog JJ 11 3 2 48 6 13 Rosebush 11 13 255 6 23 Puncheston 11 29 3 11 6 39 Letterston JJ 11 43 3 25 6 53 Goodwick arr. 12 0 3 45 7 10

Our coffee at Is 8d per lb is the pick 3f the market, and is better than that usui ly sold at 2s.-Fishguard Supply Stores. The steamship Franklin, of Glasgow, which left Penarth on December 11 with a cargo of 3,300 tons of coal for Malta, has not since been beard of, and fears are entertained for her safety. Have you seen the British Wines in glass decanters at Is 2d each ? Finest Mincemeat in lib jars, 8d. Flavouring Essences, Spices Lemon, Orange and Citron Peels of best quality.-Fishauard Supply Stores.

Notes and Comments. The death of Captain Meyrick, the Mayor of Newport, Pem., has removed from the ancient borough a gentleman whose loss will be keenly felt Although for many years he resided in Cornwall, his thoughts were ever of the town of his birth, and con- sequently the last few years of his long and useful life were spent amidst the scenes of his youth. The cause of religion — and especially the Baptist Churches, with which he was associated-found in Captain Meyrick a warm hearted and liberal sup- porter, and his substantial donations to many funds weie given freely He loved to live in quietude, and to disperse his sub- scriptions anonymously, and consequently the large sums which he regularly gave towards religious and philanthropic move- ments cannot be ascertained. His life was spent in the service of others,and his death. at the end of a long and honoured life, is a fitting close to the career of a true Chris- tian gentleman. In a recent interesting article in the Western Mail reference was made to the labours at Llanbedr of the Rev David Jones, who was buried at Manorowen Churchyard, where a gravestone sets forth that beneath lies" A sinner washed in Jesu's precious blood." The itinerant preacher commenced his work as Rector of Llangan and Llanbedr in 1768, at a time given up to cock-fighting, when fueds arose between family and family or parish and parish. It is said that one of the favour- ite games indulged in on a Sunday was the game of h fhes" against the church roofs, the while the vicars sat on the wall and scored But David Jones entirely changed the condition of things by his preaching, although he suffered many a time for his opinion. When the news of his death was made known in 1810 the men of Llangan sent a messenger post haste to Manorowen to ask to have him buried at the place of his conspicuous ministry, but it was not to be. Fishguard Parish Council was busy on Tuesday eveuing. There were several matters of public importance on the agenda. In one instance, perhaps it was well that the spirit of caution was manifested. Mr D. Rees brought forward the question of adopting the Public Libraries Act for Fish- guard. The adoption of this act, no doubt, would be a great boon, but there are so many other matters that need atten- tion, and which will be great burdens on the rates when they do come-as come they will-that it would be unjust to saddle the ratepayers with a library or reading room at the present time. Refer- ence was made to the reading room in Fishguard some years ago, but it will be recalled by a great many how that institu- tion was abused. There was, evidently, a strong desire on the part of several of the members of the council to gain possession of the furniture and books of the old insti- tution. But some of these, we learn, were taken in lieu of money due, and no doubt those who have claimed them will gladly part with them providing the Parish Coun- cil undertakes to pay the old debts. Mr B. G. Llewhelin, the chairman, very rightly pointed out that the council has no power to incur liability or deal with this matter, and before the Public Libraries Act can be adopted a parish meeting must be called. It will be remembered by some of our Fishguard readers th at the close of 1900 an attempt was made to start a reading room on voluntary lines. The names of those desirous of joining were solicited, and it was found that not above three or four of the class to whom it would be most beneficial came forward and offered to join. Mr Rees said he knew of 50 young men in Fisbguard ready to subscribe 5s each. Let these young men do so, and they will at once have sufficient money with which to start a small reading room. If the desire is there, nothing need stop these young men from carrying that desire into effect, and consequently, by their exertions, they will win the sympathy of the public, who will then most willingly help them. We believe there are too many other things needing to be remedied in Fishguard before the rates are burdened with a reading room and public library. The council had two other questions before it on Tuesday evening. One was the fixing of hydrants in the streets when the water pipes are laid down, so that there may be a supply of water in the town in case of fire. It is obvious that they are needed, and it would have been much better if the council bad spent the money on a hydrant they are now spending on name plates for the streets. If a fire took place in the tcwn there may be no streets left to name, and what use then would be the plates ? Next came Mr 0. Gledhill's letter, which revealed a condition of things much too common in Fisbguard. Perhaps, when a Local Government Board Inspector wakens the town up or the rays of the summer sun stir up again the heaps of refuse found here and there at the backs of some of the streets; or some visitor speaks plainly about the sanitary condition of the town, there may then be an awakening. Till then, patience must be exercised Yet, whilst Dinas and Newport have their scavengers, Fishguard has none, and, therefore, instead of discuss- ing the question of a public library, would it not be much better to talk about a public scavenger ? Let us first of all have a clean and up-to-date town in sanitary matters, and then we can have the intellectual enjoy- ments afterwards.

SOLVA. During last week two very old and much respected inhabitants of Solva passed away to the great majority, viz., Capt Henry John, Mount Pleasant, and Mr Thomas Davies, of the Mariners' Hotel. Both had been ailing for a long time. With his usual generosity at Christmas time, G. D. Harries, of Llanunwas, the other day bad a fine two-year-old prime steer slaughtered and afterwards divided amongst his employees as a Christmas gift. This is but one of his many charitable acts each year towards his workmen and the poor of the place. A very successful eisteddfod was held at Mount Zion Chapel on New Year's Day. In spite of the stormy weather the attendance was exceedingly good, and there were some very interesting competitions. The Rev T. Mavonwy Davies presided, whilst the adju- dicators were—Music, Mr W. D. Evans and Mr J. Thomas literary, Rev \V. H. Thomas, Caerfarchell. The secretarial duties were discharged by Mr G. S. Prance, and Mr Gwilyw Lloyd acted as treasurer.

FISHGUARD. The children of the town are blamed for stone throwing and breaking one of the street lamps at Lower Town. It is intended to pun:s'i the offenders, and anyone giving information that will lead to their conviction will be rewarded. At the Haverfordwest County Court on Tuesday, the case of J. S. Evans, of Tycanol Stores, v. the Great Western Railway Com- pany, for damage for njn delivery of goods, was further adjourned until the February court. Mr W. J. Vaughan, Fishgnard, wo for the plaintiff, and Messrs Eaton Evans and Williams, Haverfordwest, for the com- pany. At the Temperance Hall, Fishguard, on Friday, Mr Tom Barger and his 0 talented family gave a variety entertainment. Mr Barger, who, it appears, is claimed as an old Pembrokeshire boy, was in excellent form, his songs, character and ventriloquial sketches being excellent, and highly appreciated by the audience, which was a large one considering the inclemency of the weather. The other members of the family were decidedly good, and altogether the entertainment may be called one of the best of its clas< that has ever been given in Fishguard.

DINAS CROSS. A list of the subscribers (when completed) towards the prize fund for Tabor eisteddfod will appear in The County Echo." Many of our captains are expected home shortly, amongst them being Capt George, Cilwenen Capt George, Garden-terrace and Capt Jenkins, Bryngelly. The funeral service in memory of the late Mrs Harries, Werndew. will take place at Dinas Parish Church on Sunday evenin" next, to commence at six o'clock Mr W. Phillips, of Brynawel, left on Wednesday for London, to join the s s. Indiaopolis," 3,500 tone, as second officer. The steamer is bound for Demerara, West Indies. We wish him a safe voyage. It may interest your Cwmyreglwys read- ers to learn," writes a correspondent, 11 that a badger recently attacked two lambs at Cefnydre, Fishguard. There is little doubt that badgers do attack domesticated animals, and at times are most ferocious." Visitors staying with Mrs Harries, The Cross ;—Miss M. Harries, and Mr E. Phillips, head of the firm of Phillips, drapers, Bute- road, Cardiff. Mr Phillips spent his summer holidays at Dinas, and he liked the place so much that he is now paying it another visit. On Saturday, the funeral took place of Mrs C Griffiths, the wife of Mr Stephen Griffiths, of Caruglas, Dinas, whose death took place on the previous Tuesday, at the advanced age of 71 years. At the residence of the deceased, the Rev B Rowlands, of Clydaeh Vale, officiated, when he gave a short address and at Brynberian, where the mortal remains were laid to rest, the Rev J Evans, of Gideon conducted the service. Despite the stormy weather, a good many people attended the funeral. The children attending Dinas Cnurch Sun- day School were entertained to tea at the Rectory on Friday by the rector (Rev J Williams), when they had a most enjoyable time. On Sunday evening the children recited their "pwnc" at the Church, and were duly questioned by the Rector, their answers being intelligent and prompt. They sang three special pieces in splendid style, these being "Joy came hither in the morn- ing," "Jesus Christ, our Saviour," and God be with you till we meet again." Miss Alderson ably presided at the organ. Thanks to the energy of the committee, the arrangements for the eisteddfod at Tabor on Easter Monday are being pushed vigor- ously on, and the programme is now practi- cally completed. The prizes will amount in all to over £13; and the committee have been very successful in obtaining subscrip- tions towards several specal prizes. The chief test piece, for which a prize of k.5 is offered, is the same as the one chosen for Ebenezer, and is "Y don o flaen gwyntoedd." The proceeds of the eisteddfod 0 are to be devoted towards the extension and improve- ment of Macpelah Burying Ground. Mr E Davies, schoolmaster, and Mr Dewi Harries. Ffynonwen, have been selected as joint secretaries. A presentation of a most gratifying nature recently took place at Dinas, when the Rev E Richards, of Llanllawer, on the occasion ot his marriage, received from the members of the Dinas Church Choir a very handsome brass reading lamp. Mr Richards has been the leader of the choir ever since he came to reside at Dinas, and the marked improvement in the musical portion of the service is entire. ly due to his exertions and interest in the choir. He takes the greatest interest in the cultivation of good church music, and for his efforts in trying to raise the standard deserves the thanks of all true lovers of our National Church. The choir are greatly indebted to him for the stimulating zeal he has always taken in their work-to make the choir efficient and the singing more beautiful. You cannot get better Teas than those sold at Is 6d, Is 9d, and 28 per lb. at the Fish- guard Supply Stores.

MATHRY. A lime light exhibition of magnificent 0 pictures aad a gramaphone entertainment will be given in Mathry school next Monday L evening, Jan 13th, at 7.30. Admission, Is, and 6d. Next Sunday morning, January 12th, at 10.30 the Holy Sacrament ot baptism by immersion (trochiad) will be administered by the Rev D. Griffiths to adult candidates and the Rev J Thomas, vicar of Llandissilio, will preach both morning and evening in English and Welsh. 6 ° a Mr Jenkins, Mathry School, begs to ac- knowledge with sincere thanks the following subscriptions towards Christmas gifts to the sick and aged poor, and widows and orphans in Mathry parish, Mrs Thomas, Lochturffin, 5s; Mrs Harries, Tregwynt, 2s 6d; H W Thomas, Esq., Jordanston, 5s J P Griffiths. Esq Pendre, Newport, lOs; J Worthington, Esq., J.P,, Glynymel, £ 1. Nineteen persons received Is 6d each four, Is 3d each nine, Is each total, £2 2s 6d.

Fishguard Parish Council. FREE LIBRARIES ACT. SCAVENGING AND FIRE APPAR- ATUS. The monthly meeting of the above council was held on Tuesday in the Fishguard National School. Mi B G Llewhelin (chair- man) presided, and there were also present Captain Titus Evans, Messrs D P Lewis, W Bateman, W Harries, D Lloyd, D Rees, T Cornock, and C EdwarJs. PUBLIC LIBRARIES ACT. Mr Rees had given notice of the fo'lowing a 15 motion: To consider the advisability of adopting the Public Libraries Act." He was in a position, he said, to give his views on the future of Fishguard. There were a lot of young men in the town who did not -go to public houses, and had no where to spend their evenings, and if the council could see its way clear to move in the matter it would be a good thing for the young men. There was an old reading room established six or seven years ago, but it was closed, and the furniture, books, and other material was all over the town, and the secretary and com- mittee were probably responsible, and of course that meant that no one at all was responsible. He had seen one or two mem- bers of the old committee, and they were willing to do what they could. He thought it was the duty of the Parish Council to bring these things about for the benefit of the town. There was a bookcase and lot of books, worth from £ 50 to fGO four tables, four dozen small chairs, and a clock, enough to furnish two rooms. He thought the Parish Council should take charge of these things, and not let them become totally lott. Mr Gwynne Roberts had been the secretary, but Mr Ll. Y. Williams was the last secretary appointed. He understood that a lot of books had been taken from the Town Hall during the last twelve months.—The Chairman Mr Evans was appointed some kind of secretary for the lending of books,— £ This it should be explain- ed was in connection" ith the now defunct Debating Society.J-Capt Evans thought they ought to get the furniture and books together. It was a very good move for the Parish Council, who ought to take charge of the books and furniture, for he was told they were worth £ 150 altogether.— Mr Cornock agreed that it would be a good thing if they could secure possession of them, but who was the owner of them ? Were they not private pro- perty ?—Capt Evans They are not private property, because they were publicly sub- scribed for. The Chairman said that if the Parish Council were to take charge of these things or incur any liability, the first thing they would have to do would be to adopt the Public Libraries Act, and be was not in favour of that, The rate would only realize some .£25 a year, and they knew very well that was not much. It would be useless to think of starting a reading room unless they could get subscriptions guaranteed for such an object, The rent ot a suitable place would be swallowed Hp by the money they raised by rate. He should very much like to see a library in Fisbguard, but they knew from experience that previously a reading room was of very little use, only a few per. sons using it, and he should not be prepared to put such an institution on the rates until there was some desire for it. At present, he did not think there was such a desire, but before they could move they should have to adopt the Act. They, as a Council, did not know whether the owners of the furniture and books were prepared to give them up, nor did they know anything about outstand- ing debts. The books had been in the Town Uall from five to nine years, and there might be the rent for that storage to pay. They had no statement before them Capt Titus Evans said he would not for a minute think of putting the reading room on the rates, but he thought they might collect and preserve the books and furniture. The council was a public body, and the towns- people had paid for the books and furniture out of their voluntary subscriptions, and so far as he could see the council had the power to collect these things. He did not think the rent would be much. He was told that some of the chairs were at Goodwick in a public house, and that was not right. The Chairman No, certainly not. Captain Evans said he would not be in favonr of adopting the Act unless he knew something more than he did at present. The Chairman said anybody could collect the things, but the Parish Council could not do that. The question was were they pre- pared to subscribe, to make a sacrifice for the movement? Attempts had been made many times to establish a reading room in Fishguard, but all of them had failed. Mr Cornock was not in favour of putting the cost of a library on the rates, but if they got voluntary subscriptions he was quite pre- pared to do all he could. He should like to get the books and furniture, but he did not think the council had the power to collect them. Mr Rees said there were over 50 young men in Fishguard, and they were prepared, he thought, to give five shillings each to start ?5 15 a reading room. He did not think for a moment they should put it on the rate, but if they got the things together and started a room he was quite sure that it would be a real benefit. Mr Harries did not think they should adopt the act. Mr Bateman said there had been libraries and reading rooms in Fishguard,but they had always fallen through. He thought there was too much jealousy in the town to make anything a success, far too much jealousy in a little town like Fisbguard. They could not work together. He was of opinion that something ought to be done for these young men, but there must be some desire on their part for a reading room, bat if they were prepared to start on voluntary lines perhaps in a few years there might be many more 0 y young men who would give balp and sub- scriptions towards it. Something must be done to get the people together first, and then they should stand shoulder to shoulder to carry the matter through, andnot be jealous one of another. He was willing to subscribe. Mr Lewis said he did not think the town was prepared to adopt the Public Libraries Act. The council could not go to any ex- pense. The Chairman: Nor accept any respons- ibility. Mr Lewis Then you must do what you can outside. Mr Lloyd also agreed that it would be un- wise to adopt the act. The Chairman suggested that one or two members should try to see what support they could get outside, and also whether the Market Hall Committee were prepared to hand over the books,&c. free of charge. They could then discuss the matter again, when these particulars had been obtained. The discussion then ceased, but no com- mittee was appointed to make the necessary inquiries. TOWER HILL COMMONS. A letter was read from Mr Frank Jolly, of Henbury, stating that he regretted the delay in putting up a notice board on Tower Hill Common, but it was prepared, and would shortly be put up. He hoped it would quite satisfy the council that he had no intention of claiming the ownership of more land be- yond his boundary, as fixed with Mr Peter Paget's agent at the time of purchase. The fence was only put up to keep out the sheep, donkeys, and horses from the trees and shrubs he had planted. He intended to have done more if he had received any encouragement to make Fishguard as attractive as possible. IIVDKANTS IN THE STREETS. The following letter was read from Mr W T S Tombs, on behalf of the engineer to the North Pembrokeshire Water and Gas Com- pany (Mr G H Perryii) I estimate that the cost of fixing hydrants complete including surface box, stone sets, &c., will be 1:6 each, if the older for the hydrants is given in time to enable the Water Company to procure them before the mains are laid where it is proposed to fix the hydratts. Should the order not be given in time so that the company Iris to again open the road and cut out their mains to enable them to fix the hydrantes the cost of each hydrant would be about £8 to 1:8 10. The Parish Council will also require a stand-pipe which costs from Xl ] Is 6d to A:3 7s 6d, according to the pnt- tern selected. I conclude the council have hose, &c., at the present time in connectioa with their existing fire apparatus." The Chairman thought it would be cheaper to pull down a house or two to stop the lire. The cost for providing what was necessary would be close on 1100.—Captain Evans thought it would be cheaper for them to have the hydrants fixed now.—The Chairman said the Insurance Companies ought to provide the apparatus, for Fishguard was heavily in- sured against fire. Mr Cornock propo-ed that nothing be done at present.-Tnis was seconded by Mr Rees, and carried. MORE MONEY WANTED. The Clerk (Mr A. J. Hodges) gave an ac- el count of the financial position ot the council. Last March they had a balance in hand of iC-1 6s 7d they received f25 from the rates andfl 48 2d from the Town Clock Fund, making their total income 930 10* 9d. The expenditure amounted to E25 18s 2d so that there was now a balance in hand of f4 12s 7d. The outstanding accounts amounted to about £ 12.—Mr Cornock proposed they should not get any more money at present, but he found no seconder to his proposal.—Eventually it was agreed to issue a precept for £ 10 on the overseers, on the motion of Mr Edwards, seconded by Captain Evans. FISHGUARD SQUARE. Mr Cornock said he would like to have a look over the deeds for the Square at Fish- guard. The council took over the town clock, and now they wanted to take over the library, but let them have something that does not cost them anything. The Chairman remarked that he had seen the trust deeds. Certain trustees were ap- pointed, and the conditions of the deed were such that if the Parish Council took over the Square they were bound to carry out the conditions in the deed, and certain provihiones to the public, for they could put no traps on the Square, nor hold any fairs there.—Mr Cornock did not see that they were bound to carry out the need in its entirety no more than at present.—Mr Rees believed that the parish could claim the Square. Custom had established the fairs on the Square, and cus- tom was before deeds.—Mr Cornock gave notice that he would bring the matter forward abain at the next meeting. PAROCHIAL COMMITTEE. Mr B G Llewhelin afterwards presided at a meeting of the above committee, and in addition to the councillors named there was also present Mr W L Williams, district councillor. PENSLADE DRAIN. Mr Williams said he learnt from the Clerk to the District Council that the owners of the property were liable to contribute towards the making of a main drain and now their clerk must prepare the necessary notice and ask them to do the work. If they did not then the council must do the work, and charge the owners. He, therefore, suggested there should be two enders for the drain, one from the top to the end of the cottages at Penslade; and from there to where the main drain ended. SCAVENGER WANTED. The following letter was read :— "Dear sir,—I wish to bring to your notice the cause of a nuisance to myself and the public Had I not just been successful in removing the same, it was my intention af communicating with the Local Government Board, the Medical Officer of Health, and the Nuisance Inspector. Under existing circumstances I deem it my duty to lay the case before you and your committee. I have of late found the greatest difficulty in getting the consents of my ash-midden removed. Before I could secure means of removal it was overflowing, and a considerable portion of my small garden was converted in consequence into an additional midden. It appears that with the freer use of artificial manure, ashes are not desired by farmers and it is obviously unfair to ask them to act as public scavengers, unless they get manure worth their trouble. Last autumn I experienced great difficulty in getting my premises cleared. In the spring 1 was three mouths trying to get them cleared, and for eight or ten weeks had to h ive the contents of the closet paiI buried in the warden measuring about five by ten yards. Yoti can better imagine its salubrious condition than I can describe d. I only got relief when Mr Worthing- 1 J 7 ",en (as an act of chairity) to C}fj" t'1« refuse, ^ay. This winter I began ur weeks a_o to seek someone to again come to my aid but without success. I then ap- proached the Medical Officer of Health and asked if it would be proper for me to have it tipped down the quarry on Pens Jade. He informed me Li- co n°k do so, as I should be creatine a public nuisance. I asked him then could he're- port or summon me for creating a nuisance as it was. He said "No" for I was creating a nuisance myself, and should therefore summon iiiyself. There then seemed no prospect for me but to allow the refuse to accumulate until it buried the house. I then engaged a man to clear the refuse into the street after lie had made arrangements with some- one to take it away. Last Friday lie reported his inability to get any farmer to cart it away even under such circumstances. He nevertheless told me I need have no scrupple about tippintr it down Penslade quarry. For my sake I am glad to say he has been eventually successful, and to-day 1 have got rid of it. Under these circumstances, I should be glad to know on the authority of the Sanitary Committee whether it would be lawful for me to tip such refuse down the quarry should I find myself in a like predicament agaiii.-I am, yours faithfully, O. GLEDIIILL. Capt Evans: Does he ask our permission to tip it into the quarry ? The Chairman He wants to know our opinion, what we should do if he did so, Mr Williams said Mr Gledhill was in a difficulty through a lack of local knowledge. He (Mr Williams) on a previous occasion made one or two suggestions to Mr Gledhill, and they were carried out, his trouble being then removed. He moved that the letter lay on the table. This was agreed to. FISHGUARD MAIN DRAIN. Mr Williams said chat the balance on December 4th still remaining to be paid ity Fishguard on account of the laying of this draiu was X481 13s 4d. OTITEIl DETAILS. John Davies, cf Penwallis, was empowered to repair several gullie3 in the town, which had fallen in. Capt. Evans was empowered to replace the notice board at Penslade, where the tipping now takes place. °

Fishguard British School. On Tuesday afternoon the scholars were again presented with a case of fine oranges which weie distributed at the close of the session each child re-jeivng two oranges. The donor on this occasion was Mr Roderick Jones, grocer, West-street, to whom the best tianks of the scholars and managers are herehy accorded for his very acceptable present. It never rains but what it pou s and so we have the pleasure of announcing that the lucky" Britishers will have a rare treat on Friday (to-morrow). The committee of ladies have completed their arrangements for pro- viding a tea and Christmas tree at the Tem- perance Hall for all the scholars in attendance at the school, and we are sure that the event will reflect the highest credit upon the skill and foresight of the ladies responsible for the arrangements. The tables will be laid by four o'clock, and. later in the evening the presents will be distributed. All the articles to be presented on this occasion are of the value of 6d each and upwards, and what with tea, cake, oranges, bon-bons, &c., the scholars of the British School will have reason to be grateful and proud of their association with the new school.

NOTES AND GLEANINGS. lBy GLEANER.] Another curious story about the Rhonf.mrr on. of a rabbits' front legs has come to hand" only this time the sportsman states that both legs were carried away by the shot. Other- wise the rabbit was quite uuhurt. A curious case of long estranged lovers be- coming reconciled late in life, and united in marriage, is reported from Wisconsin. About n i a young man aud his sweet- heart quarrelled over the War of Secession, lhe girl s relatives were Confederates, and she sided with them; while the youth sym- pathised with the Federals. The pair parked in anger; the yonn man joined the Anny of the North, and figured in many engagements. Each remained single out of regard for the memory of the other. They ii,ec accidentally after an interval of 40 years at the end of last month, and the old quarrel was made up by twain becoming man and wife. a Some idpa of the numb r of Welshmen in London may be gathered from the fact that there are 30 Welsh places of religious wor- ship, viz five Church of England. 0 five Con- 5 a gregationalist, three Wesleyan Methodists, two Baptists, one Unitarian, and fourteen, Calvinistic Methodists. Now that the Christmas hol: let us get back to our daily each other and our own selves, v. h r day life and our Sunday life, and our no life at all sometimes, our hopes and fears, dill- appointments and sorrows, moiliug, toiling, aspirations, and the making and unmaking of money and character. The world spins I round the grooves of time, ivjjicing at its births, dancing at its weddings, and weeping over its cold and silent dead. On New Year's Day a very salutary Act of Parliament came into operation. In future no publican will be allowed to sell intoxicat- el 11 '1(luor child messengers under the age of fouiteen years, and it is gratifying to find that there are some publicans who wish to assist the law as much as possible. Messrs George Bennett & Co., Fishguard, are to be compiimented for the step they have taken to make the new Act known. This is the c >rrect attitude, and all licensed holders who follow this course will be respect- ed for it by the whole community. It is not so much actually carrying the beer or spirits that the promoters of the bill objected to, but the possible baneful influence upon chil- dren of sights sometimes to be seen on licensed premises.

GOOD WICK. On Tuesday evening an accident befell the eldest member of the firm of Messrs Tre- gloun Brothers, contractors at The new rail- way and harbour works. It appears that, somehow or other, he was knocked down by a passing engine, and sustained a broken rib and other injuries. Dr Owen happened to be in Goodwick at the time and at onceattended to the nnfortunate gentleman's injuries, and from inquiries made we are pleased to be able to state that he is progressing very favour- ably. Great reduction in prices of Bamboo Fur- niture to make room for new stock. Fish- guard Supply Stores.

PENCAER. On New Year's Day, Mr Hugh Evans killed a snake 18 inches long, on Trehowel land. Cotton Cake, fattening Meal, at lowes market prices. Calf Meals at 15s and 12s 6d per bag. W. C. Thomas, Fishguard Supply Stores.

THE NOON OF NIGHT. By ÐOXÁLD MILES. This very interesting novel is unavoidably held over this week.

GOOD NEWS FOR CLERGY. According to "\Villick'g Tithe Commuta- tion Tables" the following is a result of the corn averages for seven years to Christmas. 1901, published in the London Gazette of Tuesday evening, vizWheat, 3.3 5-H per 4 Imperial bushel; barley, 3s Okd per Imperial bushel; oats, 2s Id per Imperial bushel I beg to state that each £100 of tithe rent charge for the year 1902 will amount to ±bJ 3s 8frd., being on the commutation rither^over one-half per cent more than last year. The following shows the worth of £ 100 of tithe rent charge for the last seven 18y6' £ 7i lid 1M0 o 1898' £ 68 148 153 It IS to be remarked that tithe rent-charge shows a rise in the value (however slight) for the first time for mauy years, there having i Q%n0 a C0Dstaat: decrease in the value since 1878, when the value of £ 100 of tithe rent- charge stood as high as X 112 7s 51. It fell VdQl" 10 9*d' 38 ab°Ve SUted' ia tbe yeai'