The County Echo

1901. Dairy of some of the most Notable Local Events during the past year. [Continued]. JULY. 2nd—Half-yearly meeting of the Carnirgli n (Newport) District of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, when it was stated that the Membership of the various lodges amounted to 918. 11 3rd—The Rev Harry Evans, of Pembrey, accepts the benefice of Llanrhian, with Llan- rheithau. 5th—A memorial stone to the memory of the late Sergeant David James Saudsbrook, of the 1st Battalion Welsh Re giruent, a dative of Fishguard, was formally unveiled at the entrance to St Mary's, Fishguard. the amount necessary for the purchase of the stone was ra sed by means of a lecture given at the close of 1900 by Mr Arthur Evans, of Carmarthen, the organiser of which Was the Proprietor of the Echo." 5th—Mr David Vaughan, of Fisbguard, n died, aged 83 years. He bad been interested In the commercial and public life of the town having for over 30 years been a Guardian of the Poor; a life-long member of the local Oddfellows Lodge and a prominent Church- man, having been several times a church- warden. 8th-At a meeting of the congregation of St Mary's Church, Fishguard, over f500 was raised towards the augmentation of the living. 9th—The Puncheston United Band of Hope Society holds its first cymanfa." 10-The Newport (Pem) District of the Ancient Order of Oddfellows at their half- yearly meeting show a membership of 266. 10th—Mias Elizabeth Griffiths.of Trewilym Eglwyswrw, died through injuries caused by a furious bull. 12th.-The sailing yacht "Ranee," be- longing to Mr LI Y Williams, of Fishguard, became a total wreck. 12th-A lecture on Robert Jones, Llan- llyfni," was delivered at Hermon Chapel, Fishguard, by the Rev Dan Davies. 14th-The church at Tabor. Dinas, decide to enlarge their Burial Ground at Macpelah, and purchase laud from Captain Harries,J.P, of Soar Hi!l. 15th-Thonias John James, of Dinas, was proceeding home from Fishguard with two companions, when it is alleged he was attacked by two Italians-a man and a woman-and severely stabbed. The Italians Were arrested. 16th-The Rev Thomas V Jones, of Tre- vine, was married to Miss Jane Merchant, of Maesteg. 16th—The Pembrokeshire Standing Joint Committee decided to carry out certain im- provements at Fishguard Lock-up, subject to the approval of the Home Office. 16th-P.c. Nash, of Solva, was granted a reward by the Standing Joint Committee for conspicuous bravery in taking a loaded rifle from a drunken man. IGth-Mr David Griffiths, a native of Caersalem, and a student at the Baptist College, Cardiff, receives a call to become tbe pastor of Gilfach Goch Baptist Church, Portb. 17th-It was decided by the Haverford- west District Council to repair the quay wall at Fishguard at a cost of £60. 18th—The regular attenders at the Fish- guard National School are awarded prizes at the Temperance Hall. 20th-Tile membership of Hermon Baptist Church is given at 544 in the report of tLte Pembrokeshire Baptist Association. 21 st—A rather serious fire occurred at the out premises of Mr William Jenkins, boot and shoemaker, Newport, Pem. 22nd—At Tabor, Dinas, a meeting was held in connection with the Baptist Twen- tieth Century Fund, and over L20 was promised. 24th-Two Italians -Bonefario Perilli and Mario Lumbarto—were committed for tiial to the Quarter Sessions on a charge of wound- ing Thomas John James, of Dinas. 26th— £ 60 was promised at a meeting at Bethlehem, Newport, towards the Baptist Twentieth Century Fund. 27th- -Mr William Williams, of Penfeidir, a well-known resident ot Newport, Pern., died, aged 77 years. 30th—Under the auspices of Middle Mill Baptist Church, a very successful eisteddfod was held in a spacious marquee at Solva. The proceeds were to augment the fund for the erection of a manse, which has since been completed and is indeed a creditto the church. 31st—A baziar was held at Tregwynt in aid of the fund fur building vestries for Granston and St Nicholas Churches. A UG UST. 2nd The third annual flivver show was held at St Nicholas. The exhibits were good, and the competition keen. 5th-The cymanfa ganu of the local Baptist Churches took place at Hermon, Fishguard. gtli—Mrs J Wynford Philipps, the wife of the member of Parliament for Pembroke- shire, bad a narrow escape from drowning while bathing in the sea at Lydstep Haven, near Tenby. She was saved by Mrs Gris- mond Philipps, of Cwmgwillys, Carmarthen- shire. 8th—Annual show of the North Pem- brokeshire Farmers Club at Fishguard. The exhibits were more numerous than in pre- vious years, and the show was an unprece- dented success. fHh-A bazaar and garden fete was largely attended at Sealyham, the residence of Captain and Mrs Edwardes, the proceeds being devoted towards the Wolfscastle British School. Mr J. Wynford Phiiipps, M.P., performed the opening ceremony. 10th—Death of Dr Horace Lawton Swete, J. P., of Fishguard, aged 39 years. He was a public spirited man, and had occupied at one time or another a seat on the Pembroke County Council, the Fishguard Parish Coun- 11 cil, and many other public bodies. He was u prominent Conservative and Churchman, being a sidesman at St Mary's, Fishguard lie took the deepest interest in the welfare of the town, and was a member of every institution or committee. He was the foun- der of the Fishguard Cottage Hospital, of which for many years he was the honorary secretary. 10th—Funeral of Mr John R. Davies, postmaster and registrar of births and deaths at Newcastle Emlyn. He was 75 years old. 11 th-Amongst the numerous visitors in the district were the Rev Harry Drew, Mrs Drew, and Dorothy Drew, the latter being the well known granddaughter of the late Mr W. E. Gladstone. There were visitors at Stonehall, the residence of Mr J. M'Clure Hamilton. 12th—The steam roller was at work on the main road between Newport (Pem.) and Fishguard. 12th-The Rev Guruos Jones, of Cardiff, delivered a lecture on "Dyu" at Newport (Pem), the proceeds being in aid of the I, c I co urt of Foresters, 13th—Funeral uf Dr II Lawton Swete at Manoroweu Churchyard. It was largely attended, all classes of tIle conimunity paying a tribute of respect to tileiilol-y. lith-Mr J Wynford Philipps, M.P.. undertakes the cost of repairing Rorh Castle, 15th-The freehold farms of Maidy Issa and Bridge in the parishes ot Granston and St Nicholas, were sold by public auction at Fishguard, and were bought lor 94.600 by Mr J. Anthony, of Pentre, Ystrad. 15th—Cwmreglwys Regatta vas held on L, el this day in beautiful weather, and was a great success. I Gtli-Tiie County Council decide to fill in the ditch on both sides of the road between Tyrhos and I abor Bridge, Dinas, thus con- siderably improving it. IStli-Tiie Parish Church, Fishguard, was crowded in the evening, when a Welsh service of praise was held. 19,li-Letterstoti Flower Show was held. the exhibits being much above the average both in quantity and quality. 20th—Fishguard Bay regatta was held at ID Good wick. 22nd—The first of a series of big blasts 0 took place at Good wick in connection with the pier works. 23id—Fishguard Chair Eisteddfod was held in aid of the building fund of the Fishgmrd Intermediate School, and was largely attended. The proceeds realised over 950. 23rd-MI s Mary Lewis, of Penpant, neaa Solva, committed suicide by hanging herself. 26th—Mr James Duncan Smith (18), son of the Rev J. Allan Smith. Chancellor of the diocese of St David's, was accidentally drowned at St David's. 27th—Mr T Lewis, chemist, of Fishguard, resigns his seat on the County Governing Body in favour of Mr J. C. Yorke, of Langton. 28th—Mr Ffolkes, sanitary engineer, sub- mits a report to the St Dogmell's Rural District Council on a drainage scheme for Newport, Dinas, Kilgerran and St Dogmell's at an estimated cost of £ 6,000. 29th—Captain Graham Clarke, of the Gloucestershire Imperial Yeomanry, visits Fishguard for a lengthened period with his pack of otter hounds. 31st-The annual athletic sports were held at Fishguard, and were well attended. SEPTEMBER. 2nd—An important alteration was made in the conveyance of the mails to North Pembrokeshire, and for the first time they were conveyed by train to Good wick and the intermediate stations. Hitherto all the mails had been conveyed by coach. 2nd—An inquest was held at Good wick ir to the cause of death of James Phillips, a mason, of Scleddy, who died whilst at work. A verdict of death from natural causes was returned. 3rd—At a parish meeting at Fishguard it was decided to raise X35 for lighting the town during the coming winter. Twenty- seven lamps are lighted. 4th-Sale of work at Newport, Pem., in aid of Nevern Parish Church, realises £ 40. 4th—It was resolved at a meeting held at St Mary's Church, Fishguard, to place a brass lectern in the church to the memory of the late Dr H. Lawton Swete. 5:h—The small freehold estate ot Little Newcastle was purchased by Mr R H H arrif", of Treffgarne Hall, for £ 6,500. 6th —Mr William McKiuley, President of the United States, was shot whilst attending an exhibition at Buffalo,and subsequently died of the wounds. 6th-In aid of Fishsmarl Regatta Funds a conret was lit-ld at the Temperance llall, which was organised by Mr LI Y Williams. 7tJi—The Fishguard Water and Gas Com- pany commence operations at Clyngath. y Z5 Sth-Scleddy Baptist Chapel was re-opened after undergoing thorough renovation. 9th— As the result of sinking operations near Freystrop, a seam of anthracite was dis- covered. 10th-An explosion occurred at Llan. bradach Colliery, near Caerphilly, in which 12 lives were lost. llth—Colour-Sergeant W. E. Acraman, of Fishguard, wqi mentioned by Lord Roberts for distinguished service in South Africa. 12th-Mr C Williams, of Letterston, who was engaged at Pembroke Dock National School, was appointed headmaster of Fish- guard National School, in place of Mr S Prosser, who had been dismissed by the managers as lie hail refused to resign his position. 14tb-The Committee of the Fishguard Cottage Hospital decide to engage a district nurse. 16th—Mr David Rees, of St Dogmells. for many years coxswain of the Cardigan Lifeboat, resigns his position, and receives the silver medal and the thanks of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. 17 th—Dr J T Cresswick-Williams, of Whitland, was married at Mathry Parish Church to Miss Emily Carver, 0; Blaencorse, St Clears. 18th—Recognition meetings were held at Puncheston and Mamre C M. Churches, when the RevFynant Morgans, of Trefacca College, was instated as past r. 20tli-Rev T M James, curate of Nevern was offered the living of Aberporth,Cardigan- shire, which he ultimately decides not to accept. 22nd—Captain F J Moberly, D.S.O., who was mentioned by Lord Roberts for his' services in South Africa, was gazetted Brevet Major. 24th-Peath of Mrs Finch, mother of Bishop Barlow, of North Queensland, a Fish- guard boy. 11 Gtli-Captaiii Graham Clarke was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his ser- vices in South Africa. 30th -At a Court Leet held at Newport (Pem) it was resolved to submit to Sir M 0 M Lloyd, Bart the names of, Captain John Meyrick, Captain DavidJor.es, and 'Mr Levi (arifiiths for the office of mayor for the ensu- ing year. UOth-A sub-committee was appointed by the North Highway Committee to go into the question of widening the road from Fish- guard to Good wick. a OCTOBER. 1st—The Rev Gurnos Jones lectures at Sarou Chapel, Letterston, on óI Dynion Od." 2nd—At the meetings of the Calvinistic Methodists of Pembrokeshire, medals, given by Dr T B Davies, of Milford Haven, were distributed in connection with the Sunday School examination. 4dl-Two very old Dinas residents passed away, viz Mr David Harries, of Parkydinas aged 83 years and Mrs Richards, of Cross House, aged 82 years. 5th—The death took place of John Morris Davies, aged 58 years, of Llanwern, Manor- owen. lie lived practically alone at the farm for a great many years, and was most eccentric in his habits and mode of life. He was well-known throughout the locality, and was respected. 7th—Mr John George, of Trecoed, Jordanston, passed away at the advanced age of 75 years. He wis the last of the old family of George, Trec)ed, and was an uncle of Mr D. Lloyd George, M. P. 8th—Michaelmas Fair at Fisliguarel—a wet miserable day. 9th—Mr JJircham, Local Government Board Inspector, cjmp'buents the Guardians of the Haverfordwest Union on the decrease of pauperism in their are.). lOth-A conference for the Diocese of St David's was opened at Carmarthen, the Lord Bishop of St David's (Dr Owen) presiding. litli-Tlie water works at Tyrhos, Dinas, are completed, and the closing in of the supply proves beneficial. 12t,h-N ews reached the town of the death in Si)ii t: i Africa of P ivate Joseph Thomas, of Pen- henner, Llanwnda, who was in the Prince of Wales Light Horse. He was killed in action in July between Standerton (Transvaal) and Kroonstadt. 14th—At a meeting of the Newport (Pem) Parish Council, Captain D Jones gives notice that at the meeting he should propose that the council discuss the advisability of adopting the Lighting Act for the parish. 15th—The Quarter Sessions for the county were held when Maria Lutiibarto, an Italian, surrender- ed to her bail on the charge of aiding and abetting Bonefario Pcrilli in stabbing Thomas John James of Dinas. She was acquitted and discharged, Her brother Perilli failed to appear, and his bail of tie was forfeited, a warrant being issued for his arrest. 17th-Seven candidates are nominated for five seats on the Whitchurch (Solva) School Board. 19th—Mr S L Jones, jeweller, of Newport, Pem., leaves with his wife for Auckland. 21st—Mr Harry Williams, of the Royal Boot Stores, Fishguard, is married to Miss Lydia Rosser, of Tipton, Staffordshire. 22nd—The annual meeting of the local auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society was field at the Temperance Hall, Fishguard and was well attended. 22nd—The Lady Chapel of St David's Cathedral which had been restored after lying in ruins for a great many years, was dedicated by the Bishop of St David's. A sermon was preached by the Bishop of Exeter. 23rd—Mr li H Harries, of Treffgarne Hall, undertakes the mastership of the Carmarthenshire Hunt. 24th—The bronze medal of the Royal Humane Society is awaided to Mrs Grismond Philipps for rescuing from drowning Mrs J W ynford Philipps, wife of the member for Pembrokeshire, at Lydstep Haven. 25th-Whitchurch (Solva) School Board elec- tion takes place, when Messrs G S Prance, S T Williams, R Jenkins, J Thomas, and W H John are elected. 2(ith—Mr J Lloyd Jones, of the L. and P. Bank Fishguard, leaves owing to illhealth. He had taken great interest in vaiious institutions in the town, and had been secretary of the Cricket Club the Sports Committee, and several other similar bodies. 27th- The death occurred of Mrs Thomas, wife of Captain Thomas, of the Cambrian Inn, Fish- guard, aged 66 years. 28th—A "cymanfa gerddorol" in connection with the Baptist Churches of Letterston, Beulah, and Puncheston, was held at Saron, Letterston 20th-Annual temperance meetings of the Pem- brokeshire Calvinistic Methodists were held at Woodstock. 30th—As the result of an entertainment given by the Rev C M Phelps, of Haverfordwest, at the Board School, Newport, Pem., the sum of f3 13s 6d was raised for the town and Parrog Lights. NOVEMBER. 1st—A meeting of the leading Nonconformists of Fishguard was held at Tower Hill Vestry, called by Mr S Prosser, late headmaster of the Fishgaard National Schools, to consider the posi- tion of the elementary education in the town, when a resolution of sympathy with Mr Prosser was carried. 3rd—Mrs H Williams, of Fishguard, died un- expectedly at Caidiff Hospital, after undergoing an operation. 5th—At a meeting of the Pembrokeshire County Council, the Rev W Evans, of Fishguard, was elected governor of the Fishguard intermediate School, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr 11 Lawton Swete. 6th—The tender of Mr Enoch Davies, builder, of Fishguard, was accepted by the Haverfordwest District Council for the repair of the quay wall at Lower Fishguard. 7th—Mr William D Davies, of Plasypark, Nevern, was accidentally wounded in the face whilst out shooting rabbits. Sth-The Temperance Hall, Fishguard, was crowded when a further meeting was held to con- sider the question of elementary education in the town. Resolutions were passed expressing con- fidence in Mr S Prosser, the late headmaster of the National School, andalso to promote a British School in the town. 9th—At Newport, Pem., Captain John Meyrick of Mount Pleasant-terrace, was chosen as Mayor for the ensuing year. He was sworn in at his residence. The usual dinner was held at the Llwyngwair Arms Hotel, the Deputy Mayor (Mr John Williams, chemist) presiding. 9th—At Carmarthen Assizes a charge against Annie W illiams, a post office clerk engaged at Cardigan, of stealing a letter containting a postal order and embezzling the same was dismissed. llth—The British School was opened at the Temperance Hall, Fishguard, Mr. S. Prosser being appointed tije headmaster by the committee of management. 13th—A. tablet was unveiled at St Mary's Church, Maenclochog, to the memory of Lieut.- Colouel Cropper, D.S.O., who was in command of the Pembrokeshire Impeiial Yeomany in South Africa. 15th—The funeral took place of Mrs Martha Davies, the oldest inhabitant of Abercastle, aged 84 years. Kith—The Great Western Railway Company complete a reservoir near the Cow and Calf, Llanwnda, to hold from 30,000 to 40,000 gallons of water. 18th -The Bishop of St. David's dedicated an illuminated window at LIanglydwen Church to the memory of Mr. Frank Protheroe, of Dol- wilyn; who succumbed to entertic fever at Spring- fontein, whilst serving with the PClllbeshire Imperial Yeomanry. 19th—In the Divorce Division, Mr Henry P Griiuths, of Long house, Llanrhian, was granted a divorce from his wife on account of her alleged adultery. 19th—At the nfeeting of the County Governing Body the annual terminal grants were made to the various intermediate schools, Fishguard, and St David's each receiving £78 15s. 21st—The managers of the Fishguard National School reply in the" Ecilo" to the statement made at the meetings in favour of the establish- ment of a British School. The managers' reply was afterwards printed and a copy left at each residence. 21st—The death was announced of Mrs. Evans, of Rosewall, Dinas, which took place at Brakein, Germany. 22nd-At a meeting held at Fishguard it was decided to present Mr J Lloyd Jones, late of the London and Provincial Bank, Fishguard, with a silver cigarette case and match box for acting as secretary whilst residing in the town. 23rd—Quarter-master Sergeant A LI Acraman, of Cardiff, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant- major of the depot Welsh Regiment, with the rank of Warrant Officer. Mrs Mary Selby, well known at Velindre, died, aged 63 years. 25th—The resignation of Mr I A Mann, engineer to the pier and harbour works at Good- wick was announced. 26th -At a meeting of a committee of Parish and District Councillors held at Goodwick it was decided to engage an expert to go into the cost, &c., of a drainage scheme for Goodwick. 27tli—In honour of the marriage of Captain Picton Evans, of Cardigan,there were rejoicings at Llystyn Farm, Nevern. 29th—In aid of the hockey club connected with the Fishguard Intermediate School a conversazione was held in the Temperance Hall. 30th—Mr Charles Mathias, J.P., of llhys- gwellt, Letterston, was find £ 5 and costs at Pem- broke Police Court for shooting and wounding a dog. DECEMBER. 1st—Improvements have taken place during the year in West-street, Fishguard, where a fine build- ing has been in course of erection for the new quarters of Lloyds Bank. Mr John Evans, butcher, takes possession of his new premises in W est-streel. 4th-At Haverfordwest District Council, a resolu- tion. was proposed that the parishes of Fishguard and Llanwnda be urged to immediately apply for urban powers, in consideration of their contem- plated improvements. The resolution was not put to the vote. 5th—A fashionable marriage took place at Manorowen Church when Major Moberly, D S.O. was wedded to Miss May Johns, eldest daughter of the Rev T and Mrs Johns, -Manoiowen. 5th—The members of the local lodge of Odd- fellows at Newport(Pem) formally took possession of their new lodye room. In the evening the Rev J W Maurice, of Linas,gave a lecture on "Friend- ly Societies." 5th—David Morgan, eldest son of P.c Morgan, of Newport, Pem., was run over by the express train at Swansea, and in consequence had his right leg so badly crushed that it had to be amputated. 6th—Mrs Esther Gronow, widow of Captain Gronow, Ffynone, Dinas, and mother of Mr George Laugiiarne, of Maesygarn, Dinas, passed away in her 80th year. 6th—A lecture on Chuich History was given in the National School, Fishguard, by Mr Godfrey, of Cardiff. 7th—At a meeting of the local committee of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Dr J. Morgan Owen was appointed chairman in the place of the late Mr David Vaughan. Mr James Evans was appointed second coxswain, subject to the approval of the crew, in place of Mr Enoch Lewis, resigned. 9th—Mr David Roach, a respected and honour- ed resident of Goodwick, passed away at the age of 63 years. 12th—During a very heavy gale the dredger Agnes drifted on to the rucks at Goodwick, and became practically a total wreck. 13th—Mr Owen Lukl, It respected resident of Newport, Pem., died at the age of 61. 13th—At a meeting at Haverfordwest it was resolved to establish a branch for the three coun- ties for the open-air treatment of consumption. Earl Cawdor presided. 16th—According to MrBircham, Local Govern- ment Board Inspector, there has been a consider- able decrease in pauperism during the last decade in the Cardigan Union. 17th—The death occurred in South Africa of Miss Marion LION d, superintendent of the Welsh Hospital, who was burn at Penalitybie, near Cardigan. 19th—Mrs Williams, of Cefnydre, presents 23 handsome volumns to pupils at the new British School for regular utterdauce. Twenty of these pupils had never missed once. 19th—Mrs Owen (Brynymor) distributed the prizes in connection with The Fishguard Intermediate School. I 19th—At a representative meeting of farmers at Narberth, it was resolved to further the interests of agricultural co-operation in Pembrokeshire, and to assist the various butter factories in the counties. 20L11-A Christmas tree and sale of work in aid of the Fishguard County School Building Fund held in the Temperance Hall realised f27 10s. 21st—Mr S W Dawkins, of Haylett, Grange, read an instructive paper on the rearing of cattle at a meeting of the Pembrokeshire Branch of the University Agricultural Association. 22nd—A magnificent lectern placed in St Mary's Church, Fishguard, to the memory of Dr H Lawton Swete, raided by subscriptions from church people and the deceased's friends, was formerly dedicated by the Rev \V Evans (vicar). 23rd—Mrs Harries, of Werndew, Dinas, died aged 79 years. She had bean exceptionally kind to the poor, by whom she was beloved. Hath—Christmas Day.—There were the usual services in the churches. At Newport (Pem) a most successful eisteddfod was held at Bethlehem Baptist Church. 26th—A soiree of a most enjoyable nature -was held at the Temperance Hall, Fishguard, in aid of the County School Building Fund. 26th—Mr John Thomas, of High-street, Fish- guard, formerly residing at Penveidr, Mathry, died peacefully at Trevayog, St Nicholos, when he was on a vL-it to Mr John [Perkins. Mr Thomas was a sidesman of Fishguard Parish Church, and was 79 years of age. 27th—The members of St Mary's Sunday School, Fishguard, had a Christmas tree at the National School, which was ginen by Mr John Worfchington, Glvcyinel. 28th—MrThos. Terrell, in forwarding a dona- I tion ot Lo os towards the turnis ot the British School, Fishguard, expresses his entire agreement with the action of the committee in e. t thlishing this school in the town. 30th—The town lights of Newport, Pem., are out, as the funds are exhausted. 30th—The members of Sc Mary's Band of Mercy, Fishguard, are entertained to tea by Mr David Rees, Fishguard.