The County Echo

Mathry Petty Sessions. Friday last—Before Messrs Chas Mathias (chairman) T B Rees, G D Harries, S T Williams, W Geo James and T E Thomas. DODGER Dc" AGAIN. Jas Dunn, an elderly labourer, well-known to the police as one capable of shamming ill- ness at anytime to save exertion, was summon- ed by Police-Supt Brinn for being drunk and disorderly at Upper Solva on December 29th last.—P.C. Nash stated that Dunn made use of rather strong language and declined to listen to homely advice to move on home.— Fined 5s and 7 6d costs. Defendant did not put in an appearance. ASSES THAT STRAY. Win Maurice Mortimer, Cross Square, St. David's, was summoned for allowing two asses to stray. Mary Ann John, Priskillv Terrace, St. David's, was summoned for allowing one ass to roam.—P.C. Jenkins gave details and said that Mortimer was fined at Mathry for similar offence May 5th, 1905, and John was fined on Nov. 15, 1906.—The Magistrates fined the defendants 6d each animal with 4s costs. CLAnlS FOR WAGF.S. -> Thomas Evans, farmer, Llandigegfach, was summoned by John Johnson, who had been in defendant's employ as servant, for [I 14s 7d wages alleged to be due. After much argument the Magistrates ordered the payment of [I and the costs. 1 Mansel Sambruck, St. David's, was sum- moned by Francis John Swales, St. David's, in respect to £ 2 12S alleged to be due to him as wages. In this case the Bench ordered the payment of f I 12s and costs. SETTING TRAPS IN THE OPEN. If there is one offence more than another which readily meets with the punishment it deserves at Mathry Sessions it is that of set- ting steel traps in the open to catch rabbits. This method at best is barbarous enough and the pity is that those responsible for legislat- ing such a method of inflicting torture were not first compelled to undergo the experience of a pinch in a steel gin.—Mr Fred Bogg, gamekeeper at Trecwn, summoned John Evans, labourer, Letterston, for employing spring traps for the purpose of catching rab- bits at Llanfair Farm, in the occupation of Mr John Edwyrds, on Feb. 18th.—Mr Bogg gave evidence which was duly corroborated and a fine of C2 and as costs was inflicted. CYCLISTS FINED. It is regrettable that cyclists are so very indifferent in regard to their own and other people's safety as to ride bicycles at night without the necessary lighted lamp. Recently at Fishguard fines were inflicted upon fool- ish lampless riders,' yet carelessness continues. David Harries, stoker on the Letterston railway at Goodwick, was summoned for riding on the Haverfordwest and Fishguard main road near St. Dogwells without the essential lamp.—P.C. Morris, Letterston, stated he called upon the defendant to stop and he did so tardily. Asked why he carried no lighted lamp defendant replied that it went out just as he came down the hill and did'nt think it necessary to light it until reaching the bottom—Fined is and 4s costs. LICENSING. Several dog exemption certificates were granted together with the usual licenses for Lettesston fair.

Parish of Fishguard South. ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCIL. The above is the title given to the rural t71 portion of the parish of Fishguard outside the area of the Urban Council, and on Monday evening last, at the Girls' National School, Fishguard, the first Council for the newly- created parish was elected. Mr W J Vaug- han (chairman of the Parish Council), pre- sided. Among those present from the rural part were Messrs W L Williams, Cefnydre W G James, Pantvphilip Thomas Cornock, Cronllwyn; D George, Ffvnonstown; W Harries, Penpistyll J L1 Davies, Glancleddv Wm Cornock, Penpistyll; Jas Cornock and Wm Thomas, LIanychare: D Griffiths, Tyhen D Thomas, Tvnewydd Ben Thomas, Eskyrn Mr A J Hodges (clerk) and a number of residents inside the urban area. The Chairman read the notice convening the meeting, which specified that the new council would be comprised of five members. Nomination papers were then handed in, the following being the persons nominated Messrs Thomas Cornock, Cronllwyn; J H Davies, Glancleddv; J Davies, Garn W G James, Pantyphilip, and Capt B Miles, Sdeddv,- These were the only five nominat- ed and the Chairman declared them duly elected. For the post of District Councillor for the newly-formed parish, Mr Thomas Cornock proposed that Mr J J Morris, Rafael, be elect- ed.This was seconded by Mr W G James, Pantvphilip.—Mr Morris said he would rather have his name withdrawn and thought the two present District Councillors should remain in office.—Mr Thos Cornock, how- ever, thought they should have an outsider (?) to represent them and a resolution to support Mr Morris was unanimously carried.—A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meet- ing; Ou-

The Fishguard Election. In last Tuesday's "Western -Mail a corres- pondent styling himself Manager," makes an unfair attack upon the Pembrokeshire Educa- tion Authority and essays to show that prefer- ential treatment is meted out to teachers in the Council School. He gives the following figures :—National School—Average'attendance 175; salaries paid, £ 368 14s; cost per child, £ 2 2S 2d. Council School—Average attend- ance, 210; salaries paid, £ 585; cost per child, f,2 15s 10d. I have no means of checking the figures of the National School, so I repeat them as above together with the figures relating to the Council School for last year: National School-Average attendance, 175 salaries paid £ 368 14s od cost per child, £ 2 2S 2d. Council School-Average attendance, 243 salaries paid £ 520 19s cost per child, £ 2 2s iojd. A differ- ence of 8d per head and not 13 as alleged. Not an extravagant additional cost consider- ing the school is conducted in temporary build- ings not constructed to meet the requirements ot the Board of Education. The average cost per child in the county is about £ 2 os 5d. Both schools in Fishguard, therefore, receive more than the average share. As to the unfair- ness in publishing such erroneous statements in a daily paper on the morning of the election. thereby depriving me of the opportunity of removing the impressions created upon the minds of many electors, I leave your readers to judge. I venture to say that I have rendered more beneficial assistance to the National Schools in Fishguard during the past two years than any person connected with their manage- ment.Yours faithfully, WALTER L. WILLIAMS. Cefnydre, Fishguard.

COURTING ON WELSH FARMS. At Llanelly Police Court on Monday Catherine Lloyd, of Suthin,,rrimsa.ran, applied for an order against Rees Rees, junior, Capel Farm, Trimsaran.—Mr Ludford, who appear- ed for the applicant, said that the defendant courted the girl in the orthodox fashion pre- vailing at Welsh farms. Very frequently the defendant would arrive at the farmhouse late in the evening, and, knowing where the girl slept, would put up a ladder against the wall and tap the window. She would then get up and let him in, the courting taking place in the kitchen twice a week.—The Bench made an order of 3s per week with costs.

PONTVANE. Indisposition.—The many friends of Mr J S Evans, C.C., Tycanol Stores, will, we feel sure, regret to learn that he is laid up with a severe attack of influenza, which has prevent- ed him fulfilling several appointments during the past week. We wish him a speedy re- covery.

LETTERSTON. St. John's AnibLIlance.-It is gratifying to note the rapid strides of the local branch of St John's Ambulance Association, the earnest hon. secretary of which is Mr F J Rees, Great Western Railway Station. At the annual competition of the Association held on Wednesday of last week at Swansea the Letterston team, the members of which were Messrs T Davies, J Lewis, T Owen, A Griffiths and F J Rees, successfully won third prize, a most creditable achievement when it is considered that a large number entered the competition. Humanitarian influence is al- ways commendable and therefore to be en- couraged by all. We congratulate the Let- I terston branch on its well-earned success.

WAN IrEl), a Servant, one with experience in plain cooking preferred.- Applv, Symmons, Temperance Hotel, Tower Hill, Fishguard.

GOODWICK. HARBOUR BREVITIES.—Once again the Fishguard Harbour has demonstrated its immunity from fog. Last Saturday morning while the Cork steamer Inniscarra was de- layed some hours oil Queenstown owing to a dense fog, the Welsh coast was almost clear. The vessel did not get to her moorings until nearly eleven o'clock on Saturday morning. She brought a large cargo of cattle and merchandise.—The turbines, particularly the two Scotch vessels, Patrick and David are out of working trim more often than most of the other vessels owing, it is presumed, to tlielr iie\N-iies, Machinery of most kinds never works with true smoothness for some time, but the rather peaty water, supplied I to the vessels, is considered in some degree responsible for the irregularity in working. Last week the 'Roebuck' had to take the place of St. Patrick' owing to the boilers not acting properly, while the St. David' is II still at Clydebank undergoing overhaul and re-adjustment. AN EARLY VISITOR.—An adder, 23 inches long,was killed on February 24th, on Trefisheg land, by Mr Widden, foreman, at the Strumble Head lighthouse works. I LEGAL.—Mr J Howard Davies, solicitor, formerly of Haverfordwest, has opened a practice at Goodwick, and is staying at Glanymor, with Mr and Mrs S H Huges. j PAR EXCELLENCE.—Mr D Bevan, family and shipping butcher, contractor to the G.W.R., desires us to mention that he has, for supply this week beef from three prime fed heifers, and which for quality is" par excell- ence." If anything, the quality is superior to the Xinas beef. One heifer from Trc- sissillt and two from Penysgwarne. Nothing more superior has ever graced the festive board. DEBATE.— Owing to the election and annual meetings of various kinds the debate Can man get rich honestly," Mr E Anthony v. Mr J G Griffiths, Fishguard, was postponed from last Monday to next Monday at the Reading-room. The question of the inter- debate on "Socialism" by Pembroke Dock and Goodwick Societies respectively will be put before the meeting. PARISH MEETING.—A numerously attended parish meeting was held at Henncr School- room on Tuesday evening last for the pur- pose of selecting candidates for the Llan- wnda Parish Council. Goodwick was strong- ly represented at the meeting as it has Leen felt for sometime past that the harbour town should be more strongly represented on the council, and with the object of removing this grievance it had been arranged that Good- wickians should be in the majority on the new council.—Mr T James, of Caerlem, was elected chairman pro. tem.-After the nomination papers had been handed in it was found that Goodwick would have more than its fair share of representation if the eleven highest on the list had been accepted, but this arrangement did not meet with the approval of a number of the Goodwickians, four of whom—Messrs S H Hughes, D Reynolds, J Miles (Pencw Road) and Shem Morgan—de- manded a poll of the parish, so that a con- test is now unaN-olf-l;tl)le.I'lie clerk (Mr James Evans) was ably assisted in the work of counting the votes by Mr D Llewellyn, chemist. m It is expected that the election will be fought as between 4 town' and rural,' and the result will be awaited with interest. The parish council of Llanwnda is made up of eleven members and the following were the highest eleven candidates at the meeting Wm Evans 48, Arthur Davies 45, Wm Lewis 42, W F Jones 42, John Williams 39, David Nicholaa 39, Drivid John 38, John Miles 36, W Reynolds 33, David Evans 31, J C Bowen and David Morris received 30 votes each. The others were-S H Hughes 29, D H Perkins 26, Dr Williams 26, J W Llewellyn 24-, A G James 23, D J Evans 20, E H Sansome 17, J R Davies 12, Wm Bowen 10.

DINAS CROSS. MRS GREENER'S MARRIAGE.—Last Satur- day St. Margaret's Church, Manchester, was the scene of the wedding of Dr Neish and Mrs Greener, of Cardiff, the ceremony being per- formed by the Rev Canon Mitchell, cousin of the bride. Mrs Greener had been staying at Grimsworth, Whalley Range, the residence of Mrs Worrell, sister of the late Dr. Greener and the wedding was very quiet only near relatives being present. Dr and Mrs Neish left for London immediately after the mar- riage ceremony. FUNERAL.—On Saturday last the funeral took place of the late Mrs Margaret Edwards, Glendower, at Gideon Burial ground. In the absence of the Rev J W Maurice the Rev J Evans officiated at the house and the Rev G Morgan at the graveside. Mourners were Mr W Edwards (husband), Messrs Evan and John Rowlands (sons), Mr and Mrs Phillip Lewis (son-in-law and daughter) Swansea, Miss Lizzie Edwards (daughter) and Miss May Edwards and other grandchildren. ACCIDENT.—As Mr Williams, Glamorgan House, was returning home from Fishguard on Saturday evening last he was thrown off his bicycle near Biyn Cottage and received a fracture of the right arm above the elbow. Dr Rets attended him and lie is progressing. TABOR.—Prayer meetings were held on Sunday last at Tabor owing to the illness of the Rev J W Maurice.- Last Sunday at Bethabara the Rev S Thomas, Penhwyr, officiated. SEA NoTEs.-Capt Arthur Howells of the s.s. Escholbrook is home for holidays.—Capt W Harries, of the s.s. Hum was home for the week end, and returned on Monday.—Mr Thomas Walters, Garden Terrace, is also home. GID], '()'In connection with the Gideon Sunday School a pleasant programme of sacred and secular items was gone through on Sunday last Mr D Jones, Werndew, pre- siding. The children's efforts were exceed- ingly creditable and reflected greatly upon the work of the Rev J Evans, the re- spected pastor. Both the children and adult choirs gave sovereal excellent renditions. Among those who took part were D P Morris, Addie and Annie Morris, Mary Jones, Eliza- beth Jones, Lizzie John, Enid and Sivy Evans, J and L Evans, M L Morris, Marion Davies, Lizzie Evans, L E Morris ajid M A Evans, R Evans, M Davies, Ewart Rowlands, M A Rowlands and Maggie Harries.—The concert was a thorough succcss from every standpoint. AN ALARMING EXPLOSION.—An explosion which might easily have brought very grave consequences occurred at Tower House, Dinas one evening last week. Capt Davies, Mrs Davies, and a daughter we: "preparing to retire for the night. The customary hot water bottle had previously been filled with hot water, then corked and placed in the oven, which was evidently fairly hot. Sudd- enly a tremendous explosion took place and immediately the oven door was sent flying across the kitchen, striking in its course Mrs Davies' leg. By the oven sat Capt Davies and the hot water and steam almost covered him, his lower extremities receiving severe scalds. Miss Davies was so alarmed that she fainted. The oven was wrecked and frag- ments of the bottle strewed the floor, while the kitchen was filled with steam and smoke. Capt Davies was so severely scalded that he was placed under the care of Dr. Rees, New- port, and he is of course, unable to go to sea as he was expecting to do. It is little less than a miracle that more personal injuries and damage to property were not done so terrible was the explosion. Not more than two minutes before the explosion the Capt was stooping down bv the oven door, unlac- ing his boots, and he only just missed receiv- ing the full force of the explosion at his head. —To place a corked bottle with water in it inside a hot oven can only, in the very nature of things, be expected to end one way,—by exploding. In Memoriam.-In loving memory of my dear mother, Winnifred Howells, who died at Rose Place, Dinas Cross, March 8th, 1906.- Sadly missed. One year has passed, our hearts still sore, As time goes on, we miss her more, Her loving smile, her welcome face, None can fill her vacant place. One year has passed away, yet we remember well As we sat beside her dying bed to bid a long farewell, With tearful eyes we watched her until she passed away, Although we loved her dearly we could not make her stay. Inserted by her loving son, John Llewellyn Howell, and Officer s.s. Inchmaree."

LETTERSTON. AMLWCH MANURES.— A consignment of these well-known Manures has arrived at the Letterston Station. Orders respectfully sol- icited.—Wm. NICHOLAS, Broadmoor, Wolfs- ca'stle, agent.- Advt.

BIRTHS. March 6th, at the Coastguard Station, Fish- guard, the wife of Mr T E Marsh, of a daughter.

— Right and Left.— (By J. T. THCKSDAY). St. David's Day has come and gone once again. By all accounts the observance of the national holiday is gaining ground. The Pembrokeshire County Council, whatever faults of omission or commission can be laid to its charge, is well to the fore in the matter of sane nationalism. The holiday which the Education Committee grants the scholars every year on cannot fail to have a far-reaching effects on their after lives. Any excuse or reason for a holiday is indel- ibly engraved on the young mind, and any- body or anything connected with the holiday is remembered with gratitude and love. May the sentiment that lies behind this holiday grow and develop in the characters of Pem- brokeshire children, so that the premier county, and the shire of Dewi Sant, will maintain its proud position in the future. With the passing of Gwyl Dewi Sant we are reminded of the advent of spring—the season which, of all oth rs, fills the heart with rejoicing and life. Young men's fancy are now supposed to turn to thoughts of Jöve, while the long-hair'd, har- -brain'd poetaster feels impelled, by the action of soul-inspiring outside circumstances on his nervous and sensitive temperament, to break forth in rhythmic ravings and melodious moanings. Editors of the poets' corner in our weeklies will shortly feel embarrassed by an over- whelming wealth of majority, all of which in the opinion of the various authors, deserves a place among the immortal classics. By the time these notes are read (if they are honoured by anyone in that way) the County Council elections will be over. The results will be ancient history, and life once again, with a sigh of relief, will have assumed its normal character. The exultation of victory and the sharp, stinging pain of defeat will have been blunted by the influence of time. These events afford ample opportunity to the tame onlooker for a study of his fellow beings. Party feeling and personal sentiment combine to make such a hopelessly confused state of affairs that it strikes me as surprising that the poor voter has in the end enough sense to vote in favour of either. Dame Rumour and Miss Falsehood seem to be having the time of their lives at these periods. Everything seems to be fair Charges and counter-charges, demonstrations and recriminations seem to be the universal order. The hard canvassing, heated argu- ment, public speaking, and personal persua- sion all are brought to a head in the secrecy of the polling booth. Has the effect of so much talk and literature on the individual voter ever been fairly and accurately guessed ? I think not. As soon as the result is out the interest dies away as quickly as it was aroused. In a -day or two the more calculating are wondering why such a terrific todo was made concerning such a relatively small matter, because the humble taxpayer can rest assured that in the matter that most vitally effects him, viz., the rates, six of one party makes half a dozen of the other as a rule. The voter asks—" Why all this fuss? It always comes to nil I have a mind both men to cuss, For I've to pay the bill." The terrors of the sea have recently been brought home to all of us by the terrible calamities which have occurred at home and abroad. It is satisfactory to note that the human race is not deteriorating in powers of self sacrifice and endurance when life is at stake. The doings of the brave men who made such gallant attempts to save life at the wreck, of the Berlin thrilled the civilized world, and provided a healthy antidote to the nauseating reading which the daily press has been placing before the public lately. Steward Moore, who had been entrusted by a loving mother with the care of her five year old son, Auguste Hirsch, splendidly proved himself worthy of such confidence. He was found clutching the dear little boy to his bosom, performing in death what no father or mother could ever hope of surpassing. Such downright, literal faithfulness to his trust will ever cause this gallant steward to be numbered among the heroes of the sea. It is a compensating circumstance that, as a rule, great tragedies are accompanied by, and to a certain extent relieved by flashes of the best and noblest deeds man is capable of.

St. David's Day in Pembroke- shire. A large patriotic gathering took place at Dinas on St. David's Day in the Council School. Capt T James, C.C., presided and the rector of Dinas, the Rev W Glynfab Williams, conduced the singing and amenities. In addition to the musical programme there were competitions among the juveniles in reciting and handwriting. The Chairman opened the proceedings with a few appropriate observations respecting the Welsh Saint's day. Adjudicating were the Rector and Mrs Capt Evans, and the successful competitors were hand writing, 1, S A Richards, 2, M L Thomas, 3, John D Laugharne. In the second hand- writing competition M Thomas was the only- entrant. W J Thomas, Rhoshelig, won the prize for reciting. No less than five national anthems were rendered by the children, viz., Welsh, Norwegian, Scotch, Austria and Switzerland. By an oversight the English anthem—by reason of its obscurity perhaps ;—was omitted. From the opening to the close however, the entertainment was very enjoyable and everyone concerned earned praise. Dinas children have so many op- portunities of learning that they are adepts in many of the arts. Day schools, Sunday schools and religious gathering all contribute the quota of instruction. Fortunate child- ren. The following is the programme :1 Party, 'Norwegian,' by the Children recita- tion, (Slave's dream,' Tom Vaughan; song, Jesus loves me,' Lily Roach; recitation, Y fynwent yn ymyl y mor,' Roland Williams; recitation, I Aderyn,' Wm Rees party, Men of Harlech,' Children song,' Hark the Shep- herd's,' Anita Gronow recitation, Shon feddw a'i swper,' W J Thomas; party, This is how we beat the drum,' Children recitation, Victor Bennett; song, No, not one,'Maggi% L Thomas party,' Austria,' Children handwriting compe- tit ion recitation, 'Rover in Church,' Martha A Harries; song, Ettie Laugharne party, Crist yw'n Brenin,' Children recitatfon compe- tition party, Scotland,' Children; song, Bessie Stevens song, Mr Davies; party, The Beehive,' Children recitation, Jack and Jane,' Lilian Thomas and W J Thomas; party, Switzerland,' Children recitation, Puss and her kitten,' W J Thomas. —FISHGUARD.— The Tempercyice Hall, Fishguard, on St. David's evening held an enthusiastic and patriotic audience, although many who are prominent among the local zealous ones were absent. Presiding was the Rev Dan Davies, pastor of Hermon, who, as usual, displayed innate tact and maintained that nerve and spirit so indispensable in a chairman. In his prefatory remarks the rev pastor describ- ed the motto attaching to Wales as the most expressive and full of meaning as any of the four nations constituting the United King- dom. MrT Lewis conducted the Orchestra with skill and effect. Mr A J Hodges and Miss E A Howells accompanied the various artistes, who used their powers to the best advantage. Indeed the concert may be classed as equal to any that have preceded. Thanks are due to all who so kindly assisted especially to Mr LI Williams, the hon secretary, whose powers in organizing public functions are too well-known to need more than a passing reference. All the artistes acquitted them- selves most ably giving every satisfaction and meeting with repeated outbursts of apprecia- tion from eyerv section: of the numerous gathering. Votes of thanks to all who took part were passed with heartiness and it may be said, they were never more thoroughly- deserved. The programme was as follows;- Overture, "National Wreath," Orchestra song, "Y Gwenith Gwyn," Mr J W Evans; solo, Man yn Cofleidio'i Baban, Miss Bevan; solo, "Aderyn Pur," Mr James Owen; harp solo, Ap Pearce (encored); solo, Gyda'r Wawr," Miss Bessie Narbett; duett, Y Ddau Forwr," Messrs J Owen and J W Evans; harp solo, Ap Pearce; Recitation, Miss Bernnand (encored); overture, "Snowdon," Orchestra; sclo, Bechgyn Cymru," Mr J W Evans harp solo, Ap Pearce solo, Mr James Owen solo, "0 na bai Llewellyn," Angus Macdonald; duett, "The Flower Gatherers," Misses Bevan and Narbett; harp solo, Ap Pearce; solo, "Merch y Melinydd," Miss Lilian Edwards; finale, "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" and "God I Save the King."

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Cardigan Ex-Bank Manager Charged. At Cardigan Petty Session on Thursday last (before the mayor, Mr 0 B Evans, and other magistrates), J W Nicholas, formerly manager of the local branch of the Metropoli- tan Bank, now residing at Frontivy surrender- ed to his bail on five charges "of forging cheques, embezzlement, larceny as a servant, and uttering. Mr Ivor Bowen, in opening, characterised this as a very serious and painful prosecution for all who had known defendant for so many years, and painful for the prosecuting bankers, because it was a case against a man who had filled a possession of trust, having had the control of moneys not only belonging to the bank, of which he was the manager, but of those of a great number of people who could ill-afford to lose it. Here was ajcase where he had so far forgotten himself, his duty, and his honesty, as to embezzle and forge, if the evidence should be correct, sums of ironey which totalled close upon £1,000. For 14 years he had been manager of the Metropoli- tan Bank at Cardigan, and, of course, great confidence was reposed in him, both bv cus- tomers and the directors. The latter "knew I nothing at all of what was really going on in connection with the management of the Car- digan branch until quite recently, and on I February 6th, 1907, the general manager of I the bank at Birmingham wrote to Mr Nicholas as follows :—' Metropolitan Bank (of England and Wales) Ltd., Birmingham, 6th February, 1907. Dear Sir,—1 have to recall to your mind the difficulties in connection with the man- agement of your branch, which came to a climax on the 13th July, 1904, when you were before the committee in Cardiff. The causes of complaint which were then laid before you have unfortunately not diminished but have increased, and it is with much per- sonal regret that I have to inform you that I am instructed by the directors to relieve you of your management and to terminate your engagement with the bank. I have requested Mr Watkins to attend at Cardigan to-morrow to take over your keys and the custody of the bank property, and I have made arrange- ments to relieve you of your management and to terminate your engagement with the bank. of your duties; but 1 am empowered to continue to pay your salary during the pleasure of the directors and to consult your convenience as far as possible in regard to the residence. Under these circumstances I have no doubt that you will afford your successor any information with regard to your customers or to the business of the branch that you think will be useful to him. — I am, dear sir, yours faithfully, F. W. Nash, general manager.' That letter, Mr Bowen added, promised Mr Nicholas that he should have his salary. He was then considered a faithful and honest ser- vant. It would seem, however, that he was not so. On examining the books it gradually transpired that there were very serious defici- encies and defalcations, and a warrant was issued. Defendant was arrested and charged upon it. Only two charges were before the Bench previously. Since then discoveries had been made and five charges in all would be preferred against the defendant that day. Found amongst the bills that had been dis- counted by the bank was a prymissory note for £50 purporting to be signed by a Mrs Jones. That bill was alleged to be a forgery, and the person alleged to have uttered it, I knowing it to be forged, was the defendant. Mr Bowen said he would call evidence to show who forged it. The next bill, a forged document, was similarly discounted, and was for £15, and was a three months' promissory note purporting to be made to Ann Jenkins, living in High-street, Cilgerran. No such person lived there, and there was no such cus- tomer on the books. The next bill, which was a forgery, had been uttered by somebedy who knew it to be forged. That bill was for £ 25. promised to pay the bank in three months' time, and purported to be signed by a John Evans, Cefnllefas. No person of that name lived there, and there was no John Evans a customer of the bank. In each case, when, charged, the defendant said, I say nothing." The next charge was one of ob- taining £47 from Howell Evans, and the Bench would be asked to commit defendant of larceny as a servant, of embezzling that money, and of being guilty of falsification of accounts. Mr HovveJl Evans was a farmer near Cardigan. He wanted to send Messrs Francis and Son, autioneers, Carmarthen, a cheque for £37, and so he asked defendant at the bank to let him have a cheque for that amount if he paid him £ ij on account and the reminder later, and this balance was paid later. None of the f 37, however, ever reach- ed the bank, it being supposed that it went into defendant's pocket, and in the current accounts of the bank the directors found it necessary to go minutely into the bank books, and it was found that a further sum of [10 \tas obtained in the same way by defendant, and Mr Howell Evans appeared on the books as a debtor for £47 7s. If the evidence was correct defendant was, therefore, guilty of embezzlement, falsification of accounts of ac- counts, and larceny as a servant. Mr Thomas Davies, coal merchant, Boncath, sent defend- ant various sums of money, amounting al- together to £24 6s 4d. They were delivered at the bank by a Mr Jones, of Boncath, later on other amounts, totalling £ xq 2s d; and even later another credit slip with £31 is. The whole totalled £70. Miss Jones of Bon- cath, hand handed in a slip for £10 to the credit to her account. Defendant never put those moneys to the credit of the owners where it was he (Mr Bowen) did not know. The bank had not got it. There was no doubt the defendant got the money, because it was a curious thing that all those small cheques were in the possession of the prisoner from July, -1906, until October, 1906, and were handed back to Mr Thomas Davies, when the defendant found he had better do so, because inquiries were being made about the little cheques mentioned on the slips of the several accounts. Mr Bow-en was instruct- ed that those cheques were handed over. They were in the possession of the defendant for four or five months, and were never pre- sented to any bank. Defendant admitted to Mr Davies having the deficiency of £53 in his (Davies') passbook, adding that he (de- fendant) would repay it when he came back from his holidays. When it was feared that these matters would be found out the bank manager went to the customer and told him he would give him an 1 O U for £25 of the money. In the meantime the passbook was handed to-Mr Davies. Mr Bowen contended that a prima facie case could be established, and he proceeded to call evidence. Sergeant Davies said lie arrested the accused and charged him with having forged a promissory note, the property of John Evans, Gefnllefas, and in reply defendant saie, I say nothing.' Mr Thomas Benjamin Watkins, Mansel- terrace, Swansea, bank inspector for the Metropolitan Bank of England and Wales, gave exhaustive evidence in support of counsel's opening statement. Cross-examined by Mr Evans Witness said he had been inspector 14. years, and he had not discovered anything criminally wrong with the books until a statement made to him by Mr Nicholas. Other evidence was called. Defendant pleaded not guilty. On the first three charges of uttering with intent' defendant was committed for trial at the next Assizes, bail being accepted. On the embezzlement charge also defendant was committed for trial at the Assizes, bail being accepted. —

Funeral of the late Mrs Marychurch, of Cardiff. With feelings of the most profound sym- pathy, affection and respect the remainsr of the late Mrs Catherine Sarah Marychurch (widow of the late William Marvchurch, Justice of the Peace for the County of Pem- broke and member of the well-known firm of J Marychurch and Co., ship owners, Cardiff), were laid to rest in the family vault at the Cardiff Cemetery. For some years the de- ceased had been in the habit of'spending the summer months at Goodwick, and doubtless there are many there who will well remem- ber her kindly voice and true Christian character. Tlie coffin which was of oak bore the following inscription Catherine Sarah Marychurch, aged 81 years, died February 22nd, 1907," and was completely hidden by a wealth of wreaths sent by the following relatives and friends -Mrs Thomas. Lloch- turnm Mr and Mrs Vincent Johns, Manor- owen; Mr and the Misses Evans, Llantarnam, Mr and Mrs T Llovd Evans, Mr and Mrs Edwyn Cooke, Mr and Mrs George Birt, Mr and Mrs J Thomas, Miss Wathen, Mr and Mrs Watkin Jones, Penarth, Mr and Mrs Edward Dawson, Mr and Mrs Wm Howells, Mr and Miss Marychurch, Mr and Mrs Box and Family, London, Ida and Tiny Pollie, Kate and Ellen." The chief mourners were —Mr J C Marychurch, Cardiff, Mr Lloyd Thomas, Llochturffin, Messrs 1 Lloyd Evans and D Roger Evans, Newport, Mr Edwyn Cooke, Cardiff. The Rev John Williamson, M.A., of Cardiff, conducted the impressive service in his usual eloquent and pathetic manner, and as the solemn words" dust to dust and ashes to ashes were uttered those present realized only too fully how dear and true a friend they had lost for ever. Fortun- ately the three daughters of the deceased namely Mrs W H Daw, Mrs W H Box and Mrs Griffiths' were with her to the end as well as two of her grandchildren Miss Ida Daw and Miss Mary Box. Her son Mr Joseph Marychurch was in America having been there for some 21 years. The deceased, who was widely known for her many acts of kind- ness and charity, died beloved bv all who knew her, all of whom felt they had lost a friend never to be replaced.

John Worthington (deceased). Notice pursuant to Statute 22nd and 23rd Victoria Chap. 35. ALL persons having CLAIMS against the estate of John Worthington, late of Glyn- ymel, Fishguard, in the County ci Pembroke, Esquire, deceased, w-ho died on the 27th day of September 1906, and whose will (with a codicle thereto) was proved in the Principal Private Registry on the 2nd day of March 1907 by James Charles Yorke, James Thomas, and Francis Durraat Hunt, the Executors therein named are required to send particulars of such claims to the undersigned on behalf of the said Executors on or before the 30th day of April, 1907, after which day the Estate of the deceased will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Executors shall ihen have had notice. Dated the 6th day of March, 1907. EATON FVANS & WILLIAMS, Solicitors, Haverfordwest,

Meeting of Liberals at Fishguard. The Rev Dan Davies presided at a meeting of Liberals on Monday evening last at the Temperance Hall, Fishguard, in support of the candidature for the County Council of Mr W L Williams. The chief speaker was Colonel Ivor Philipps, M.P., and on the plat- form with the chairman were the Revs J D Symmons, W Morlais Davies, James Lamb, Dr. Williams (Drim), Capt W James, Glanteg, Dinas, and Messrs D Cornock, D E Bonvonnie, and H A Williams (chemist), Letterston. Mr 0 D Jones, secretary, read letters re- gretting inability to be present from several prominent Liberals. The Chairman gave a splendid opening address, and then intro- duced Mr W L Williams, who gave his views upon the policy of the Pembrokeshire County Council in respect to denominational teach- ing in schools, and referred to the Bill intro- duced by Mr Birrell. Before another Bill could be introduced the House of Lords would have to be dealt with. In Wales, there were over 1,000 teachers in Church schools—schools in which the Nonconformist teacher had no chance of admission. No less than 32 training collagcs were dominated by the Church, and none but Churchmen need apply. These colleges cost ^200,000, much of which came from the lates. What they wanted was equal rights and that all rate- aided schools and institutions should be un- der the control of the ratepayers as a whole (applause). Colonel Ivor Philipps, who was cordially I received, said he had come not only to support Mr Williams, but the Liberal Goverment as well. Mr Williams always evinced keen and earnest interest in everything connected with the county, therefore he was the right man to return again for Fishguard. The matter of modifying the Dinas hill at Lower Town was an instance of Mr Williams' work. As to the cry of extravagance he asked if they would find the other party more economical? Not a bit of it. Under the Tory Goverment the debt upon the country had gone up by mill- ions, and the present Government was en- deavouring to reduce it. He asked them to remember the mottoe on the flag that carried them to victory—" Peace, retrenchment and reform." The Government were endeavour- ing to carry out their programme to the very letter by the honourable treatment meted out in respect to Chinese labour in South Africa and also in respect to South Africa as a whole. They had treated the brave Boers as they would Britishers. At home the Govern ment had dealt with the Navy and Army economically for the benefit of the working classes they had passed the Compensation Act which reversed the Taff Yale decision and benefitted, trades unions enormously. Then there was the Agricultural Holdings Act and the Feeding Stuffs Act which were doing good to the farmers. Two important Bills, unfortunately, were lost owing to the House of Lords, which would have to be dealt with. The Bishops had spoiled the Education Bill and he reminded them what Mr Joseph Chamberlain said of" the Bishops before that legislator joined the ranks of the Tories. In conclusion, he urged them to re- turn MrW L Williams to the County Council. Mr D Cornock moved a resolution pledging the meeting to support Mr Williams who, Mr Cornock added, was no foreigner and no stranger, but a native of Fishguard. Mr B G Llewhelin, Maesgwynne, seconded, and Mr H A Williams supported. Mr D E Bonvonni, headmaster of Trecwn Schools, said that as a Churchman he de- nounced religious tests for teachers in day schools. Religious teaching was quite out of place in day schools, and ought to be taught at home. Rev W Morlais Davies also supported, and the resolution was carried with enthusiasm.

The New Urban Council for —Fishguard. We would remind intending candidates for the above council that nominetion papers must be received by the clerk, Mr A J Hodges, by 12 noon to-day (Thursday), from whom forms may be obtained. THE AREA. For the benefit of intending candidates and electors we would point out that the division line of the new urban area starts at Goodwick Bridge,and runs along the stream toCnwcsandy (the bridge here being outside),along Tregroes road to Llygadyrhaul, thence along the road in Tregroes moor to the Haverfordwest main road, which is crossed at the boundary corner dividing Rafael Fach land from Tregroes land, following the hedge to the cross-road be- low Tycanol, then along the Tynewydd road, to Trebover wood (Trebover and Cefnydre being inside the area) and to Creiny Bridge, following the stream to the River Gwaun, thence to Kilshave Farms, and out to the main road by Garngelly quarry, taking in Castell Corwynt, and to the sea shore at Pwllyblewin.

Alleged attempted suicide at Llandyssil. On Thursday morning Llandyssil was startled by the report that the Rev Hugh Rowlands, the minister in charge of Peniel and Bethel Churches, had attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. JMr Davies, his landlord, was going to bed about 2 a.m., and heard him walking about the room, and on entering found him walking about fully dressed and bleeding profusely from the throat. Mr Davies summoned a neighbour, Mr David Evans, who succeeded in stopping the hemorhage, and Dr E R Evans was called. The patient on Friday was very weak from loss of blood but out of danger. He has been at Llandyssil only a few months, but was very much liked and a very able preacher. He usually seemed very bright, but recently he buried his mother, and since has been in very low spirits, and he had suffered from a severe cold during the last week. His age is 25.

The Will of the late Mr John —Worthington.— The following particulars of the will of the late Mr John Worthington are reproduced from Wednesday's Western Mail":—Mr John Worthington, J.P., of Glyn-y-mel, Pem- broke, one of the best known agriculturists and sportsmen in South Wales, who died on the 27th September last, aged 87 years, left estate of the gross value of £4.0,510 3s, with net personalty £32,485 17s 6d, and probate of his will, dated the 4th of May, 1905, with a codicil of the 23rd of July 1905, has been granted to Mr James Charles Yorke, Langton; Mr James Thomas, of Haverfordwest, estate agent, and Mr Francis Durrand Hunt, of The Manor House, Brampton, Oxford, to each of whom for their services the testator bequeath- ed £300. Mr Worhington bequeathed £2,000 to his brother William Worthington £50 each to Thomas Ince Webb-Bowen, bis sons and grandchildren; £1,000 to Captain Charles WTyndham £2.000 each to his nieces, Rosalind, Florence, and Beatrice Chambers £2,000 each to his nephews, Robert, Ernest and Henry Chambers; £500 to J W Quilter, manager of the London and Provincial Bank at Pembroke £500 to his godson, Worthing- ton Langton Yorke, £500 to his godson, John Adrian Swete; £4-,000 to be held in trust for Jessie Fanny Norton .£200 to the Pembroke and Haverfordwest Infirmary; £1,000 to his housekeeper, Adelaide Wilson to his jockey, John Thomas; £00 to his groom, David Thomas J650 to his housemaid, Bridget Roberts; £;)0 to his gamekeeper, Joe Davies, and to each other servant of two years' ser- vice he bequeathed £10. He bequeathed £200 for keeping in order his grave and the grives of certain of his relatives, and he left his Carcoed Estate in trust for John Arthur Owen. Subject to other legacies and specific bequests, the testator left the residue of bis estate to his said nephew, Robert Chambers. We are informed that there are several omissions and descrepancies in the particulars given of the will. ————i

SOLVA. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening last a very enjoyable entertainment was held at the Council School, those taking part being the children attending the School, who had been efficiently trained by Mr W D Evans, the energetic headmaster.—Mr Watts Wil- liams, St. David s, presided, the accompanist being Miss Ada L Davies, Ship Hotel, Solva. I here was a crowded attendance, and var- ious contributed by the little ones were par- ticularly interesting and most creditably rendered, the whole reflecting the highest credit upon the headteacher and staff.—A very pleasing feature of the entertainment was the presentation, by Mr W D Evans, of two valuable books, to Miss Miriam Phillips, as a mark of esteem, on the occasion of her departure to take up a position on the teach- ing staff of the Croesgoch Council School.

Markets. WHITLANI), FRIDAY.—There ws a good at- tendance and fair supply. Butters in casks lId to 11UI, whilst butters in pound rolls varied from 133d to 14<1 per lb. Eggs 16 for is. Rabbits 7d each. Live fowls 45 6d to 5s per couple. Dressed poultry 9d to iod per lb. Beef and mutton 7d to gd, veal and pork 6< to 7d per lb.

NEWPORT. PEM DEMISE.—The death occurred rather unex- pectedly on Sunday afternoon of Alderman James, of Cardigan, who was 66 years of age. Deceased was recovering, to all appearances, satisfactorily from an attack of pneumonia, of which malady his wife died about 10 days ago. Whilst being raised to a chair in his bedroom he expired quite suddenly. Deceas- ed had been a member of the Town Council for about 20 years, and was much respected. CONFIRMATION.—The Lord Bishop of St David's held confirmation at Newport Parish Church on Tuesday last in the afternoon. I here was a numerous congregation. The Rev D G Phillips, rector of St Mary's, was the Bishop's chaplain and the clergy present in- cluded the Rev J G Williams, Dinas, and four candidates, Nevern three (Rev J 0 Evans) Llanllawer two (Rev E Richards) and Newport eleven (Rev A S Jeremiah, curate). Thirteen of the candidates were adult girls and seven boys. The Bishop gave a short lucid address to the candidates. NAUTICAL NOTES.—Capt Owen, West View, left on Monday for Cardiff to join his ship.-— Capt W Havard, Long-street, commander of one of the African Royal Mail boats (Messrs Phillips) has arrived at Hull.—Mr Tom Hughes, chief engineer, left on Monday last after a holiday spell. CHAPELS. — Last Sunday at Ebenezer annual prayer meetings were held through- out the day. At Tabernacle the officiating minister was the Rev W Hughes, of Cardigan. THE does an accident occur at sea without in some way connecting Newport boys.' So with the terrible disaster to the s.s. 'Berlin on February 22nd, at the Hook of Holland.—The steamer 'Dunster,' the first mate of which is a Newportian, and is commanded by Capt Ruthen, passed by the wreck on the day following the disaster little thinking that Mrs Ruthen, his wife, was among the ill-fated passengers. The Dunster was passing from Odessa with grain and Mrs Ruthen had left Cardiff two days previously in answer to a telegram to meet her husband at the Hook of Holland. His grief can better be imagined than described on finding that his wife was one of the passengers and among the drowned. OBITUARY. — The death took place On Tuesday morning of Sarah Vaughan, of Fachongle, at the ripe age of 83. Deceased was actively engaged at her work on the farm up to within two weeks of her demise and rarely ever was she incapacitated from work. Deceased was unmarried.—On March 3rd there died at Sinnar, Nevern, Mr Dan Jenkins, aged 67 years, deeply mourned and highly respected by all who knew him.—On the 2nd inst at Pantyrhieg there died Mr David Williams, farmer, at the age of 47. We join in sympathy with the bereaved. GARDENING. — The spring industry has commenced with vigour in the ancient borough and seaweed is being carted up from the beach by the loads. Each year seems to bring keener competition among the local horticulturists who vie with each other in growing the greatest and best developed variety of produce. Take for instance the giant cabbages grown by Mr Tucker last year, the gourds for pumpkin-pie produced in many of the cattage gardens tomatoes, cucumbers, and strawberries, not omitting the homely tuber or 'tatws.' What the generality of householder would do without tatws no one dare hazard an opinion. The leek to impart flavour to the 'cawl' is, despite its national character, allowed to take care of itself more or less, yet there is no class of vegetable more appetising and health- ful than the leek. Nothing in the whole of the vegetable kingdom has greater purifying properties, when eaten as an adjunct to the more substantial foods, than the properly developed leek —it is noted for its neutralis- ing properties where an excess of pork and bacon is consumed. Therefore, by all means encourage, in conjunction with the cultivation of other green vegetables, the developement of the leek. PARISH MEETING.—On Tuesday evening the annual meeting of the parishioners was presided over by the Rev J G Morris, chair- man of the Parish Council. There was a large gathering because it was on the tapis that several new members were to be pro- posed for the Parish Council. This body of local administrators is not overburdened with work taking the whole of the year through, but when occasion calls for action the Council is up and doing. The minutes were read and confirmed and the whole of the members of the old council were re-elected with the ex- ception of two. In the places of these latter Capt Davies, Fern Cottage, whose retirement from sea and the command of the fine barque Avon Alaw we recorded, and Mr Phillips, Bentick, were unanimously chosen. The two new members gracefully acknowledged the honour thus conferred upon them. Subse- quently, the question of repairing the road on the mountain's side was again discussed amicably and the meeting closed with thanks to the esteemed chairman who, with the worthy banker and clerk, was re-elected nem con. PCRE FOOD.—The inhabitants of the dis- trict of Newport, Nevern and Velindre will be pleased to know that the samples of food taken by the Inspector of Food and Drugs for that district from the shop of Mr XV P Davies, Provision Stores, Velindre, and Miss Daniel, grocer, Nevern; also a sample of miik from Mr J P Brown, milk vendor, New- port, all of whicn have been certified by the Public Analyst as being of excellent quality. This, no doubt, accounts for the robust and healthy appearance of tha inhabitant of the places named.