The County Echo

Mathry Petty Sessions. On Friday last-Before Messrs Chas Mathias (chairman) Wm George James, T B Rees, and H M Harries. BUSINESS BOOM During the past few months the cause lists at Mathry,—dog exemption cases excepted- have ruled small but on Friday there was a distinct boom in business which included, as it does in ten out-of twelve sessions in the year, the little stranger whom no pater owns." INSOBRIETY. Thos Scallon and N Fortune, employed on the s.s. Roebuch," and turbine St. Patrick respectively, were summoned for being drunk and disorderly at Goodwick on March 7th.— P C. Llewellyn deposed that the two defend- ants were very noisy and disorderly in every respect. -Defendants did not appear. Fined 5s and 6s 6d costs each. STRAY PONY. Martha Preece, Rhodiad Bridge, St. David's, was summoned for allowing her pony to stray on the highway.—P.C. Jenkins in prov- ing the case said he had cautioned defendant preN,Iously. Fined 6d and costs. TRACTION ENGINE Too CLOSE. James Thomas, Mountain Park, St. Law- rence, was charged with an offence against the traction engine bye-laws. He was engaged thrashing corn with his machinery stationed at less than 25 yards from the highway with- out having the requisite means of signalling as required by the Act.P.C. Morris said lie measured the distance which was as stated.— The defendant said the traffic during the whole of the day was one horse and cart.— Fined 5s and 6s 6d costs. CLAIM FOR WAGES. Farm servants have invariably succeeded in gaining the day at Mathry and this fact has no duubt encouraged others in pursuing a certain course. Martha Harries, Trenichol, I Llandeloy, was summoned by Wm Johnson, of Trevine, for £4 3s yd balance of wages alleged to be due to him as farm servant. Johnson said he commenced work at Tre- nichol on Nov 5th having been hired by the defendant for the year at. £ 25 and he remain- ed till the following October. He then left after giving a month's notice, because of the quarrelling. On the day he gave notice his mistress wanted him to do something other than that on which lie was engaged and lie replied that he could not do two things at one time. Replying further to the Clerk, he said he gave notice to the son of Mrs Harries. Mrs Harries stated she had never heard any quarrelling and personally had never spoken a cross word to Johnson. She did not know that her son and Johnson quarrelled. She offered him wages up to the time lie left, but he refused it. Mr R T P Williams- (clerk) observed that Johnson would have to give sufficient justi- fication for tendering his notice. Johnson replied that lie complained of the sleeping accommodation. The Clerk stated there was no law per- mitting farm servants leaving at a month's notice. Domestic servants might do so. The contract was valid for a whole year unless proof of bad treatment was produced. In this case plaintiff had not shewn any proof of ill-treatment.—The Magistrates dismissed the case. FANCIED ANOTHER GIRL. Thomas Harries, Trevine, labourer on the Pier Works, was summoned by Emma Roberts, Long House, Mathry, to shew cause, &c. Replying to the lucid queries of the clerk (Mr Williams) the girl said that her baby girl was born on the 18th of February last and Thomas Harries, whom she had known during and since her schooldays, was the father. Friendship ripened into affection cul- minating in ardent love-making from May 1906 to end of July. Generally, Harries paid week-end visits and on Saturday evenings after other members of the house had retired he would serenade beneath the window after which she came down and let him in the visit concluded about 4 o'clock on the follow- ing morning. When she revealed to him her interesting condition he suddenly ceased his visits. She did not know of defendant's whereabouts unfft-after the baby was born. Then she wrote to him. A reply came from defendant to the effect that lie was greatly surprised, because he had never had anything to do with her. Cross-examined by Mr W Davies George, solicitor, and clerk to the County Council, who defended, applicant admitted .Slie was uncertain as to the date in the middle of May, but she gave the 15th because it was the nearest she could tllldkltf, In May he |>a,id a visit, then ceased until June, She knew. Wm Lawrence and Thos Llewellyn, of Trevine, and Robert Griffiths, a fellow servant at Long House, but had never been unduly familiar with any of them. No, she had not sat on Lawrence's knee in the garden. Mary Lawrence, a, fellow servant, corrobor- ated the evidence regarding defendant's visits to Long House in May and his admission to my lady's boudoir." Replying to the Clerk witness said she had never seen any undue familiarities. Harries ceased his visits from May till June when he re-commenced his visits the night before the Fishguard eistedd- fod. Cross-examined by Mr Davies George, wit- ness had never seen anyone in the company of applicant except Harries. Addressing the Bench at some length Mr George pointed out that the defendant courageously admitted having been with the girl in June but not in May from a date in which the birth coincided. There was room for suspicion that the girl had concocted the portion of evidence regarding supposed visits of defendant in May. That admission alone showed he was honest and to be telling the truth. Further, lie would bring evidence to prove he was at Goodwick with his working companion on the night of May 15th, when the alleged familiarity took place. Defendant was then sworn and in reply to Mr George said he left Trevine on May 13th and was at work on the Pier on the 14th and 15th and sleeping with his companion on those evenings. Complainant never informed him verbally of her condition only by letter. He admitted being in her company on June 9th and after, not before. Robert Griffiths was with him when he was in complainant's company in June. Questioned by complainant, who asked him to refresh his memory as to his behaviour on May 15th towards her, defendant admitted being in Trevine on Saturday, May 12th, but not afterwards. Pressed by the learned Clerk defendant ad- jnittpd he cpased visiting complainant through having fancied another girl (laughter) 1^ was not due to complainant having told him of her condition; Wm Bateman, a fellow workman of defend- ant, deposed to lodging with Harries who slept with him at Goodwick on the night of May 13th. On the night of the 15th of May both he and defendant were in bed early, Robert Griffiths also corroborated defend- ant's plea, The Magistrates then retired and on return- ing to court the Chairman said an order would be made for defendant to pay 2s 6d weekly for 13 years, and pay costs and ex- penses of accouchment, frc, « ALLbUfcy lnun A1 LU Evan George Davies (14), Nun-street, St. David's, living with his uncle, was summoned by Wm Moss, Dun-street, St. David's, shop- keeper, for an alleged theft of £ 3 10s from the counter drawer of his shop on an evening in March last. It will be recalled that the lad was impli- cated in the theft of cigarettes last year, and his uncle promised to send him home to his parents in Glamorganshire. The prosecutor stated he had two shops, which were separated below but were con- nected above. The cash was left in a jam- glass in the drawer of the counter in the shop. They lived in the other portion of the down stairs premises. He had been in the drawer about a week previous to the day lie dis- covered the money was missing. There was about £3 1 os at least in the jam glass at the time. He gave intimation to the Police on March 20th. On the following day he charg- ed the boy Davies, whom lie brought to the shop, with having taken the money. He had previously seen Davies loitering about the shop door for some days. The boy admitted to having t«|ken 4$. The boy'§ uncle, said prosecutor, offered to settle the matter by raying £ 5 Subsequently Ile brought fi which he paid oil account, and he (Moss) accepted it, But on hearing afterwards that I g Stevens, the lad's uncle, should say the prose- cutor's own children had taken the money and that lie had only accused Davies to screen his own children, he declined to settle the case for £ 5 and therefore returned the £ 1 deposit. Cross-examined by Mr W Davies George who defended, Mr Moss admitted accusing the lad who said he had taken 4s. He was sure of the amrunt of money in the drawer. Replying to the Clerk Moss said the sum w,v, close upon £ ic received for sweets and other articles. Elizabeth Morris, 13, attending the Council School, said in reply to the Clerk that she did not know what the Bible was and had not heard of Jesus Christ. She was- aware that they were punished for not telling the truth. Witness, however, was not sworn and gave her evidence in Welsh, the whole of which throughout the session was interpreted "by Mr W Geo James, Llysyronen. Elizabeth stated she was gazing at a jug with figures of women drinking tea upon it in the window when she saw Evan George Davies going over the counter and taking the I glass jar from the drawer, and putting the money into his pocket and the glass iar back in the drawer. He then went out through a small room at the back of the shop. Witness was laughing at the window, and a man came up and inquired what she was laughing at. She did not say, but went home telling no one but her mother of what she saw. The front door of the shop was closed and the lamp was lighted; it was 10 o'clock at night. She knew the boy very well they were in school together. Cross-examined by Mr W. Davies George The lamp was a small one and did not diffuse much light. She could not remember the day; she did not mention the matter to anyone, but was quite certain it was Evan George Davies she saw in the shop. Mr Moss came and asked her to tell the policeman about it. Recalled later bv Mr George, witness said Mr Moss told her what to say. It was now evident that the girl was con- fused somewhat. The boy Davies was then put in the wit- ness box, and he denied ever having taken the money. Prosecutor wanted him to admit having taken it in order to take the blame off his own children. He was not aware his uncle had offered to settle the matter. The evidence of Elizabeth Morris was quite un- true. George Stevens, the uncle of the boy, said prosecutor wished him to settle it for £ 3, and he refused to do so as his nephew had told him he never stole the money. He did not give Moss a £1 as had been alleged, nor had he borrowed the sovereign from Dr Williams' housekeeper, as had been alleged, for the pur- pose of paying it on account. At this stage the magistrates decided to adjourn the case to the next court to have the evidence of the housekeeper referred to.

Fishguard Petty Sessions On Tuesday last-Before Messrs E. D. Jones (chairman), Capt D. Harries, W. S. Jenkins, and J. R. Richards. LICENSES. Geo Jones, Llanfyrnach, John James, Crymmych Arms, were granted occasional licenses. No LAMP. David Williams, Vron, Dinas, was sum- moned for having no 'lighted lamp to his vehicle on October 6th last year. Defend- ant appeared and pleaded guilty, but said he tried to borrow a lamp and failed. P.C. Morgan said it was a dark night. Defendant was riding in the cart and walking by the side in turn.-Fined 6d 5s 6d. 0 DRUNK. Thomas Morris, Ffynondrudion Moor, work- ing on the Harbour was summoned for being drunk on the 16th of March. P.C. Rowlands deposed -to finding defend- ant lying down drunk on the Fishguard- Goodwick Road. He took him up and a neighbour assisted him to his home. Supt Brinn said it was the 3rd offence within 12 months. Chairman Then we fine him 10s and 7s 6d. The money to be paid forthwith or 14 days inprisonment. John Evans, Noble Court, Nevern, was summoned for a similar offence at Nevern.— P.C. Morgan stated that at 9.45 p.m. on March 27th he saw defendant in the road staggering abont and wanting to fight. He advised him to go home. It was the first offence said the officer in rely to Mr E D Jones. Fined 5s and 8s 6d costs. LICENSE TTANSFER. Mr \V J Vaughan applied for the tempor- ary transfer of the license of the Fishguard Arms, Main-street, from Mr Benjamin Lewis, to Mr Thomas Williams, Merthyr. Letters from the Vicar of Troedyrhiw, and several prominent persons at Merthyr were put in on behalf of Mr Williams and the transfer was granted. DJSPUTE AT DINAS CIOSS, David Williams, Vron, Dinas, was summon- ed by Mr Thomas Nash Harries, Rock House, Dinas, for unlawfully pulling down a wall, the property of the prosecutor and doing damage to the extent of 10s 6d on August 2nd, 1906.-Defendant pleaded not guilty.— Mr W J Vaughan, solicitor, appeared for the prosecutor, and Mr W Evans, solicitor, for defendant. Mr Vaughan explained that the case had been adjourned three times previously and although defendant was ordered to pay 7sd costs he had not done so. It involved a series of unpleasant incidents for one of. which Mr Harries had to summon defendant pre- viously. The wall in question was on the land belonging to Rock House, which was the property of Mrs Margaret Harries, of Haverfordwest. The wall t, had been erected on the site of two old cottages and the damage had caused the water to run through the wall. Defendant subsequently was seen throwing the stones into the road. Quoting law on the subject Mr Vaughan showed that Mr Harries had a perfect right to build the wall on his own land. For t. very long time past defendant had not been kindly disposed towards complainant and he had done all in his power to annoy him. On one occasion by destroying some gates. For this defendant was ordered to sign a promise not to repeat the offence. Invited by the clerk (Mr R Picton Evans) to explain to the Magistrates his version of the affair, Mr W Evans, solicitor, arose and said he had just been instructed to defend the case. He submitted that the Court had no jurisdiction to try the case, there being a question of title involved and whatever his client might have done lie had really acted under a fair claim of right. It seemed clear that it was a matter for a civil court. He would call Mr Thomas Griffiths, grocer, of Swansea, to show that the wall was erected further out than the place stated by Mr Vaughan. Mr Griffiths then went into the box and in reply to Mr Evans said he knew the land in question every inch he being 25 years of age when lie left it. Where the new hedge had been built was on cqmmon-land, because the boundary stones,, bearing the llétme of the lord of the Bafonv of Ketpes, had been removed three or four yards by those who had built the hedge which he was sure had been erected there during the last three years. According to the boundary walk the stones had been removed. Cross-examined by Mr Vaughan Witness knew the place as Vron, Witness proceeded to make a statement but the Magistrates said they could not allow it as he was defended. Continuing the cross-examination Mr Vaughan elicited that witness was on the land a week ago, that he was brought up on the land in qvestion and lie remembered the two old cottages having been in them several times. He had seen the place where the fence was built, it was just above the old cottages belonging to Harries and the boundary stones had been removed and the fence built further out side of the boundary. Here Mr Vaughan explained to witness that he (Mr Vaughan) had been in correspon- dence with Mr D Davies acting for the Lord of the Manor of Kemes. Witness Mr D Davies does not know so much out as I do. Replying to the Clerk, witness said he knew the fence because they walked the boundary once about every seven years. The fence had been put further out and was altering the course of the water flowing towards Mr Williams' place. Further, Mr Harries pulled down a wall belonging to Mr Williams, so that there had been a lot of dispute. Mr Wr. Evans asked the Magistrates to hold that if was clearly a case for' a civil actiqn and therefore they had no jurisdiction. Mr W J Vaughan said lie was ready to admit there was a bona fide case, but he only required their worships to decide the course. If necessary he was prepared to put Mr Harries into the box, It was singular, however, that this was the first time anything of a claim had been heard. The Magistrates decided they had no juris- diction, it being an action for the civil court,

ST. DAVID'S. The Archbishop of Canterbury travelled on Monday last into Pembrokeshire and visited the ancient city of St David's, which is, pro- bably, as far from Lambeth or Canterbury as any other point in the province ruled by the archbishop. There was much to interest his grace at Haverfordwest and onther points on the route, but nowhere in the whole diocese is there a place to rouse the interest of an ecclesiastic like the spot selected by St David as his base of operations in West Wales. Students of history and archeology can linger for weeks and months at St David's and find something new to engage their attention all the time. A student of ecclesiastical archi- tecture will find the cathedral an inexhaus- tible subject. It is everybody's experience that a visit to St David's more than re-pays any inconveniences felt on the- journey there. It is far and away the most magnificent pile in Wales, and what it was in the hey-day of its architectural glory and beauty can only be imagined. The archbishop must must have felt a pang of regret that circumstances had deprived him till Tuesday of the inspiration which he must have received under the roof in the dim religious light of one of the finest temples in Britain. His grace was given a magnificent reception by the cathedral dignitaries, the Pembrokeshire clergy and laity, and the citizens of St David's.— Nvesterri Mail.'

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. We wish it to be clearly understood that we do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents, nor identify ourselves with their views. To the Editor of the County Echo." Dear Sir,—Kindly allow me to say a few words as one of the hundreds of pilgrims who sought your shores on Easter Monday. Set- ting out that day with my herculean nephew, John Edmund, for one of the haunts of pleasure I decided to avail myself of the cheap trip to Fishguard and Goodwick. My ex- pectations were more than fulfilled, I in- dulged in Arcadian joys to the full. I found there, as a change from town, the needed tonic and stimulant to mind and body. I intended, before leaving, seeking interviews with those who polled highest at the Urban election, but my time was taken up with the enchantments of nature around me, Fish. guard is one of the most delightful country resorts in West Wales, with its hill and dale and valleys, its slopes, clad with trees—gar- ments of loveliness all round, a place that compels one to linger lovingly to enjoy it; its Gwaun, where the air is of intoxicating purity, with its clear stream rippling away through the valley spangled with wild flowers, where the visitor hungers not, neither will he thirst, for nature in its varied forms supplies all the necessary mental provisions. Fish- guard amply repays a visit, even a prolonged one, with its beautiful Bay and Harbour, its picturesque hills dotted with houses and syl- van beauty spots, its magnificent steamers that run to and from Rosslare, Waterford and Cotk, its azure blue waters, its virgin ozone and other natural attrkctions. It is pleasant to recall the impressions of a holiday at Fish- guard, where one enjoyed in a good natured fashion all that was to be enjoyed during a visit. It helps one to turn again without much murmur to the old routine of one's daily avocation. One of the inhabitants gave me a short account of the Urban Gouncil election, in which there were conspicuous figures and speeches that shook the town in the plenitude of enthusiasm. My aesthetic companion and I are most favourably impressed with Aber- gwaun, its bounteous beauty and undoubted, glorious future.—Yours faithfully, A N ISITOR. [We should observe that'" A Yisitor" is well-known in the locality "of Fishguard by many, mostly friends—and a few foes, includ- ing the P-e-and that much of his literary effort, of which the above is only a small por- tion, dealt with personal matters calculated to shock ordinary human susceptibilities and bring a blush to the cheek of a yellow China- man. On Easter Monday A Visitor was, seen in company of a scribe, both liatless, on Pentour, emitting pungent fumes from short clay tobacco pipes, while discussing social problems—charity, urbs, the rise and fall of man, the suffragette movement, mormonism Fishguard sewerage and trout, and home brew'd. Subsequently, they were joined bv the willow, wayly, aesthetic companion re- ferred to and who had spent a couple of hours in the arms of morpheus, overcome bv the ozone from the briny, and the trio, "after viewing the headstone, in tne Par is,h Church- yard, to the memory of Jemima Nicholas, con- templating the Royal Oak parlour, in which Admiral ate surrendered to Earl Cawdor visiting the othces ol the "Echo," perambu- lating Penslade to view Lower Fishguard and the lovely setting sun, walked down Windy Hall to Goodwick, Here several calls were made, Finally, A X isitor and his bosom companion were safely locked in a first-class railway coach and speeded on their return journey to Abertawe, their native heath,— K.C.J --c

Beecham, the manufacturer of the famous worth a guinea a box pills, died last week end at Southport, Lancashire. He was over eighty years old his only son has the business which he has conducted for the past thirteen years. The deceased obtained the prescrip- tion at Wigan and the familiar Trade motto originated with an old woman who had received much benefit from the pills. From a small back the firm's buildings increased to the present palatial structure erected at a cost of X30,000 at St Helens. The firm spends 2100,000 annually on advertising. Mr Beecham has lived a quiet, retireq life, though he was a frequent visitor to the works, paying his last visit a fortnight ago. The unassuming old man, with flowing white locks, was practi- cally unknown to the present generation, and he passed throngh the town almost unnoticed His career was one of uuceaaing toil from early morning until night. He knew every detail of the vast business, and was a master of method, the most perfect order being observed in every department, Indeed, from his earliest days method was one of his dis- tinguishing characteristics? How large his fortune was can only he guessed at, but the estate is certain to contribute many thousands of pounds to the Exchequer in the form of death and succession duties,

I A Fishguardian's Appointment in Egypt. NOTABLE CAREER OF MR. W. R. WILLIAMS. Mr W R Williams, who has just been ap- pointed Inspector-General of Irrigation in Lower Egypt, is in his forty-first year, and was born in Chili, where his father (Captain Williams) and his mother resided. Subse- quently his parents returned to Fishguard, where his mother still lives. He is one of six brothers, all holding responsible positions. biothers, all holding responsible positions. i fr W L Williams, a younger brother, is a prominent member of the Pembrokeshire County Council, while Mr A J Williams, also a younger brother, is chief engineer at the new Admiralty docks and harbour at Hong Kong. 9 Mr W R Williams received his early educa- tion at the Fishguard National School, and subsequently attended the Haverfordwest Urammar School, where lie took many prizes in mathematics and was afterwards at Long Ashton, Bristol, where he won a mathematical exhibition. Entering Cooper's Hill Royal Indian Engineering College, near Windsor, he distinguished himself in descriptive engineering and mathematics generally, and won the foundation scholarship and diplomas of, asso- ciate and fellow. Then followed a year's practical course on the Liverpool water-works scheme, North Wales, as one of the assistant staff. In 1887 Mr Williams went to India as assistant engineer in the Public Works De- I partment, North-west Provinces. Here, by sheer merit, lie rose to be executive engineer, first assistant, and under-secretary. An application from the Public Works Ministry of Egypt led to Mr Williams' appointment af Inspector of Irrigation for the third circle. Last year he became Acting-Inspector-General, and this resulted in his present important appointment. Mr Williams married the only daughter of Lieutenant-colonel Hall, governor of Stat* Prisons in the North-west Provinces. The subject of this sketch is a most popular official, an affable gentleman, and a keen sportsman, holding the record for stag-shoot- ing and pig-sticking in India. More than once he has narrowly escaped with his life whilst tiger-hunting in the jungle. In his teens, when at home in Fishguard, lie was noted for fearlessness in the face of. danger. Ten years ago, on the morning of the day that the Norwegian barque Evviva' was wrecked in Fishguard Bay, Mr Williams and his brother, Mr W L Williams, were the first two to man the Fishguard lifeboat and pro- ceed to the assistance of a distressed steamer, taking off the crew. 1 hart gale was the fiercest within the memory of the oldest inhabitants.

St. David's Day at Hongkong. Reports to hand from Hongkong shew that the Welsh friends there celebrated St David's Day right loyally by a banquet, at which Mr A J Williams, of Fishguard (brother to Mr W R Williams, who is referred to above), presided. The menu list was entirely in Welsh—a splendid example to such gather- ings in W'ales.—In proposing the toast of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," the chairman (Mr Williams) said:—We, as Welshmen, are gathered here this evening to celebrate Gwyl Dewi Sant." We may differ in many and various ways—hold different religious, political and social views, but in one respect we are as one, that is, our love for our native lai-id- Heii Wlad fy Nhadau." This is a ieeling we should strenuously cultivate, for every man should be proud of the land of his Dirth. Some may say, why should we love one's own country more than another ? It is difficult to answer this, but let us take a sim- ple illustration W hat is it that makes a man love his native village, with its cottages and its fields its surrounding hills and vales its moors and its streams ? It is because he owns it ? No. He may not own a single part of it, but it is because of its associations, its memories-some sad and some happy—of the old life, of the life of his childhood. There- fore, all that such a man finds in his native village lie should find in his country as a whole. His country, in a large sense, is his home. But we, as Welshmen, have other ties than these. Has Wales not a language and literature of its own ? And after all language is the strongest tie by which, generally speak- ing, human beings can be bound together. Let us by all means recognise the fact that the Anglo-Saxon tongue is the language of the British nation as a whole, but at the same time let us endeavour, by every means, to maintain and keep alive the old mother tongue which has undoubtedly such a large share in the promotion of our nature, our thoughts, our feelings, and our whole individ- uality. I am one of those who think it will be a sad day when all the individuality and distinctive characteristics of the different races which go to make up the great British nation are wiped out, and we, as units, are all brought down to one dead level. We have, so far, succeeded in maintaining these characteristics better than most other races. The part the Welsh race has played during the past few centuries in the history of the Empire has been a small though creditable one. Since the conquest of the Principality by the Edwards in the 13th century the Welsh have on the whole kept to themselves but during.the last fifty or sixty years things have changed and are changing. We have now improved railway and harbour com- munications, well-developed coalfields and other industries, and above all we have a university and educational system which is second to none; and I venture to prophesy that the next few generations will see Welsh- men holding their own with others in the Councils of the State and in other branches of life, and especially do I hope to see them take a foremost place in the Colonial enter- prises of the Empire. Let us, therefore, keep up our love for the old country and its beauti- ful languige.-Tlie toast was enthusiastically lionoured.-Tlie following is a copy of the menu list:— GWYL ÐEWI SANT, HONGKONG, 1907. Y SAIG-LEN. Poles. Cawl Cenin. Pysgod. Yn ol dull Menuier. Ammheuihunion. Cig Eidon Rhost mewn Bloncg. Asparagus a Sos Ymenyn. Prif-fwyd. Cefn Manllwyn Rhost a Sos. Seifys. Twrci Rhost gyda Ham Caer Efrog. Tatws. Pys Newyddion. Mer.,Lys.iau. Ancwyn. Pwdin irin a Sos Brandi. Mefus-Hufen Iasol. Danteithfwyd. Caws Pobi. Coffi. Ffrwythau.

Literary Meeting at Letterston. PRESENTATION TO MR. H. A. WILLIAMS. The annual literary meeting in connection with the Baptist Church was held in Saron Chapel on Monday last. There was quite a crowded house, and what was more, an audience which appreciated the fruits of several weeks' unselfish labour amonerst the children and adults connected with the church. The weather was rather congrega- tionalist, which had no apppjent effect, beyond perhaps compelling young ladies to leave their summer hats at home for," like Felix of old, "a more convenient season." In spite of this the meeting was highly suc- cessful, The earnest pastor, Rev B Thomas, was in the chair, and fulfilled the duties-with characteristic style. Miss Bessie Richards presided at the piano in an accomplished manner. The singing was very good, and augurs well for Mr Jenkins' choir for Llan- gloffan. Mr Wm-Nicholas, Broadmoor,was conductor, which fact alone is sufficient proof of fine singing. Messrs Rowe and Richards each conducted parties, the music being rendered very nicely. Being chiefly- a child- ren's meeting, the juvenile r, choir, under the baton of Mr John Thomas, was one of the most important parts of the evening, and, It must be. said, reflected considerable credit 1 upon the conductor, who must have worked very hard before the children could perform so well. Recitations were largely in evidence, and without particularizing all the children did well. Like most meetings of this kind,, the programme was far too long—a fault that can hardly be avoided, as most children wish to take part in such meetings. The only remedy would be, to get the meetings twice each year. That, however, is outside our province. Towards the close a collection w:\s, taken, which we gather proved vory satisfactory—a fact which, even in children's meetings, can by no means be lost sight of. THE PRESENTATION. A pleasing feature of the evening's proceed-

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NEWPORT. PEM. Demise.—An esteemed and faithful Church- man passed away on Sunday last in the person of Mr David Williams, Stone Hill, who was for many years letter carrier. For some time deceased had been far from well, 'but was in town about a fortnight previous to his demise. He was unmarried and aged 89 years. On Wednesday the funeral took place, the rector, the Rev D G Phillips, and the curate, Rev A S Jeremiah, officiating, and there was a numerous concourse of mourners and friends.—The death took place on Sunday last of Mrs James, 2 West View, at the ripe age of 78. Deceased was the moth .f Capt James, whose success at sea is so well-known. Since the death of her other son, by accident abroad, deceased has been rather affected with grief and the continual absence at sea of Capt James, no doubt, probably increased the feeling of despondency. She was very high- ly respected by everyone and as a member of Bethlehem she was ever faithful. The funeral took place to-day (Thursday) at Caersalem, the Rev J LI Morris, of Caersalem, officiating. We join in sympathy with the bereaved. Church Notes.—A beautifully carved oak lectern, in the form of an eagle, has been pre- sented to the Parish Church by'Mrs Bowen, of Cotham, to the memory of the late Miss Bowen, Cotham Lodge. The lectern enhances the beauty of the interior of the ancient sacred edi- fice and is highly appreciated. The dedication services are on Sunday next, the vicar of Llan- wnda, Rev E Lincoln Lewis, officiating both morning and evening. There will be a full choral service in the evening, and an anthem rendered by the choir under the able leadership of Mr H R Eelix. Easter Offierings.Easter Sunday the Church gave the Rector a handsome Easter offering. This very commendable practice was observed also at Nevern and Dinas churches, and is an indication that the churches are awakening in the right spirit and in the right direction. Nothing, perhaps, has had the effect of strength- ing and cementing the church more than the disestablishment commission. Temperance Meeting,-Last Wednesday, at the Church-chapel, the rector of Dinas, Rev W G Williamsj conducted the Temperance gather- ing, and it is said that the rev. gentleman let loose his generous fund of humour so happily that he kept the audience in most excellent spirits. He shines, too, as a naturalist, but as a conductor he is pre-eminent. Even the best of naturalists will sometimes err and turn 'hare's nests into mare's, nests.' P\YNC< Preparations for Whitsuntide pwnc are in progress. This year Newport, Nevern, and Dlllas meet at the latter church (St. Brynach) and pwnc will be based on the Gos- pel by St. Mark and the Rector of Dinas will enlarge upon it. The conductor will be Mr H R relix whose musical ability is a household word, A choice anthem will be rendered by the combined choirs. CUURCH ORGAN.— By the time summer visitors are arriving the Rector hopes to have the pipe-organ in position. That an organ is a most valuable addition to the Divine service goes without saying. u ACCIDENT.—On Monday the Rev G o iviorris pastor of Ebenezer church, met with a some- what serious injury by being knocked down by a cyclist, Willie Lewis, a farm hand, bving in Goat-street, and who was in service at Trewern. It would seem that the youth was coming along near the post office when he ran into the rev pastor despite the fact that he stepped on one side to avoid the cyclist. Mr Morris received a nasty cut on the hand, which bled freely. Mr John Williams, chemist, meantime, very kindly dressed the damaged hand. \\Tg sincerely trust he will soon recover. Mr John Thongs Davies, Seaborne Terrace, arrived this week from London where he has been under treatment. He is, we are very I teased to state, [much improved and is likely to quickly gain strength. Th Rev D J Evans, Bethlehem, continues to make progress since his arrival home after a critical operation. Strange Mishap.—On Monday, as two of the household staff at Llwyngwair were seated by the hre in the kitchen an explosion occurred in the newly put on coal and both maids received burns on the hands and arms. The injuries were such as to necessitate immediate treat- ment and rest.

DEATHS. April 2nd, at Chipstable House, Wivelis- combe, Somerset, Norman Bennett, aged two years and five months, the infant son of T. G. and Anita E. Owen.

ST. NICHOLAS. Catalogues for the flower and vegetable show I to be held on August 2nd next are now ready and may be had of the hon. secretary, Mr W Rees, Post Office. Intending competitors should secure copies before planting their gardens.

DINAS CROSS. SCHOOL COMMIT±EE.—Dr Havard presided at the monthly meeting on Monday last at Dinas. Also present Rev J W Maurice, Messrs J Raymond, Geo Davies, J Havard (c:erk) and W D Lewis (attendance officer). Several letters from the county authority were read and discussed but nothing of public in- teret was transacted. The attendance officer's report was considered satisfhetory.- A very commendable feature of the Dinas School are the lessons in nature study. By means of a calendar and the headmaster's assistance the various creatures and flora that come into prominence are carefmlly noted and a record is kept of the collection and the names of the finders appended. As a subject of interest and research nature study. is unequalled. BUNGALOW BUILDINc.The contract for the erection of a bungalow for Mr and Mrs T Thomas, Pontypridd, in the Cwm, has been give to Messrs J Owen, Newport and D Harries, Star Inn. The structure will con- tain four rooms and outbuildings, brick walls, cemented. It will face Cwyniyreglwys and the back. will overlook Pwllgwaelod. Con- sidering the cost, somewhere about X150, of such a very nice comfortable dwelling one is tempted to condemn the ordinary two stoiey houses that run to three times the figure. Where land is cheap and plentiful bungalows are to be recommended as habitations. Dispensers.—As promised in our last issue the names of those kind dispensers of tea and good things at the festival on Easter Monday are as follows 1st table, Mrs Rees, Bryn Cottage Mrs Murrow and Miss Murrow,. Garn and Miss A M Jones. Second table, Mrs George, Garden Terrace Mrs Evans, Poplars Mrs Gibby, Mrs Griffiths, Treharris Misses E A, G, and M P Gronow. Third table, Mrs Evans and Miss Evans, Rosewall Mrs Jenkins, Bwlchmawr Miss Martha James, Parcglas Mrs Davies, Maesteg; Mrs Phillips, Garden Terrace and Miss George, Hescwm. Fifth table, Mrs Howells, Hescwtn Mill Miss Owen, Bankyfynnon Miss M, Davies, Yetybonpren Miss Anne and Miss Richards, Cilwenen. Sixth table, Miss Harries, Jericho and Miss Bowen, Garnwen. All of whom deserve hearty rhanks. SEA NOTES.—Capt Richards, Cilwenen, arrived home last Saturday and went away again on the following Monday. DRAW.'—The prize drawing for a valuable gramophone for the benefit of Mr Williams, who unfortunately broke his arm recently whilst cycling, is to be held on Saturday next. A few tickets remain unsold. GROCERY.—Mr Roderick Jones, of West-tt Fishguard, is about transferring his grocery stores to Dinas. „. M:-

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

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I ings was a presentation of books to Alderman H A Williams, chemist, as a mark of esteem and admiration by his many friends. The popular County Councillor for the Division, Air James Harries, in making the presentation, said, incidentally, he had made a great effort to be present, having been at Haverfordwest the whole of the day attending committees in connection with education. Congratulating the new Aldsrman, Mr Harries said his (Mr Williams') writings in the local papers had won for him the esteem of all Liberals in the couuty, and he was very glad to say that when Mr Hugh A Williams' name was proposed as a prospective alderman every councillor present voted for him. Mr Williams, in replying, thanked his friends very sincerely for their kind words and thoughts of him. His views were always at the service of what lie considered was right and just—consequently Liberal. He was surprised at the honour the County Council had bestowed upon him, and surprised again his friends intended making a presentation to him. He assured them all lie was still at their service. The books, which were his choice (History of England, Treatise on Medi- cine, etc.), would help to enlarge again his mind for future events so as to fight for prin- ciples that were sacred to him. Mr W Jenkins next spoke, and eulogised Mr Williams as' one of themselves, and hoped he would long continue with them in his use- fulness. Mr T W illiams also said he was proud of him as a neighbour. Some thought they were brothers he used to deny it, but though there was no relationship, if anybody would honour him again with that suggestion he would not say otherwise. Mr T Richards, the last to speal)-, remarked that the year '07 had been a luck one for the new Alderman. He had first, said the speaker, done what ever sensible man does—taken a wife (laughter), then was created an alder- man, and a few weeks afterwards a practical proof of what people thought of him was given by means of this presentation. As the year had commenced to pour blessings upon him he hoped it would continue doing so, and before the end give him yet another, present "—a remark that tickled the audience immensely. We heartily join in the congratulations to Mr Williams.