The County Echo

Fishguard Dog Fight. ■; CONFLICTING EVIDENCE — Jlr the Fishguard Petty Sessions on Tucs- before Messrs D Harries (chairman, E I) -irr -ii -in, T G Bennett. W E Bennett, Capt "» £ s, Dewi Harries, W G James, and the J Mr R W Picton Evans the dog-fighting "amilton-street, Fishguard, that has occu- jj so much public attention of late, was it is hoped, in a manner that will put end to further depredations on the part of concerned. pector Wm Gibson, R.S.P.C.A., sum- ed John Hurt, hawker, Park-street, Fish- ed; Vaughan Llewellyn, of Maesgwynne, [Richard Jones, labourer, Hamilton-street, uard,for causing to be cruelly ill-treated, d and tortured, two dogs, by setting to fight on the 22nd of June opposite 1 Entrance of the National School. h E W Rees, headmaster of the National 1, called by Inspector Gibson, stated on the evening in question he saw a e crowd by the school and two dogs, one Ilging to Maesgwynne and the other to Hurt, were fighting. Witness endeav- to separate the dogs, but Llewellyn i to prevent him and told him to let the fight it out. Defendant Jones also inter- and told him in abusive language to let -i ^ogs alone. Witness told them he should ■i the matter. Llewellyn told him he j do so Jones, the older defendant, cur- I itness worse than before and continued ge the dogs on, telling witness to clear t After that lie (Mr Rees) went away, the having been separated. w the Clerk Did you see the dogs separa- Rees I separated them first, then they JF urged on again and George Roberts ated them the second time. G James (Pantyphilip), one of the strates, interposed with a question as to Ile, the dogs were fighting, because he "ed that the charge sheet stated caus- them to fight. Spector Gibson said such cases were able in this division. W G James Witness does not seem to y Who saw the dogs fighting. fant John Hurt was then asked if he ally questions to put to witness, and he led, Yes, sir, I have an a "— fpt Harries Step up, Mr Hurt, please. ^Plying to questions bv the defendant *W\Ir Rees said he was not there when the started but shortly afterwards, and saw ? urging the dogs to fight. Vt: Did you see me passing there ? IZees: I saw you standing there. pendant: I beg your paidon, you didn't, ^estioned by the defendant Vaughan .ellyn if he had a walking stick, Mr Rees It was a whip. Yes, witness hit defend- dog in order to separate them. Pendant Jones asked if he pushed him lit, r Hees replied that defendant not only ed him about but cursed him roundly for luring. r E D Jones Apart from the fact that ivere preventing you, were they actually -1 {}g the dogs to fight. Rees: They were urging them on, and I tried to separate them Llewellyn said 4 leave the dogs alone, my dog can fight tlier; go on, good dog." apt James: How do you know the dog I defendant's voice ? Rees: The dog would naturally know voice of its master. The dogs were cross- eplying to the Inspector witness said he not the slightest doubt that all three etldants were one as bad as the other in eIlting anyone interfering so as to allow to fight to a finish. t, Rosser said lie went to make inquiries the Inspector on the evening of the 24th une. Witness saw Hurt's dog and fining it found it severely cut about the J* ^nd ears. Witness asked Hurt why he eel the dogs to fight and he replied he ted to know which was the best fighter. f«ted to know which was the best fighter, other was continually tackling his dog he wanted to see it fight to a finish. ess saw Hurt again on the 29th and ted to him similar questions. Witness Examined Maesgwynne dog and found s of injury on its throat and head. The ^dant Llewellyn also said he wanted to Jhe dogs fight to a finish and he would to see his dog kill the other. Replying to tl-Iarries, P.S. Rosser said the Maesgwynne 1 b \vas a cross between a cur and terrier and Other a smooth hair'd dog of the terrier aUghan Llewellyn denied that he said he ted his dog to kill the other, but admitted ritber part of the evidence. Ilrt created much amusement by asking ^ions as to where he (Hurt) was when the started to fight. Finally Hurt said he L/}d ask no more questions. He now had the Sergeant to swear that he set the 5s on to light, "I have*finished on tlie (Laughter). .^ghan Llewellyn put several questions t0.being anxious to see the dogs fight to psh which the Sergeant answered in the L^ative. pPector Gibson said that on the 27th he came to Fishguard and accompanied j' Rosser on a round of inquiry. At J^&Wynne, Vaughan Llewellyn said he jj^d on the Saturday night to see the dogs to a finish, as it was tiresome to have dogs fighting each time they meet. His dog getting the worst of it and lie urged it on Use he wanted to see it kill Hart's dog. t Was the reason, he said, why he tried to ent Mr Rees separating them, lie wanted them fight it out. The dog was exam- ^and found injured about the head, lower I and ears. Afterwards they went to see j,11 Hart and his dog. Defendant said lie 11t set the dogs on to fight, but they were J^ten fighting that he wanted to see it ^ed off. Witness examined Hurt's dog ZD found it injured as described. Witness ^Vards saw the defendant Jones on the L Works and in reply to questions he fitted some recollection of having pulled 6 Qian about, and that lie was a little lted, urging on the dogs to fight, and that \véls not quite sober or he would not have td in that way; he was very sorry, but JPosed he would have to face the matter IS* £ Inspector was questioned by the several J^dants, Hurt causing some amusement by Ng, wait a minute there's my missus e to prove what I say is true." DKFENDANTS' STATEMENTS. ^dressing tlie Magistrates, Hurt com" eed by saying, "I beg your pardon your [Ships, three months ago the two dogs ted fighting, and since then they have j&ht every time thev meet." Mt. T. G. Bennett; You tried to seperate 111) »Jurt: No, sir; yes, sir. (laughter) pell, after this next time, 011 the 22nd l1e, I was not there at all. No, I was pass- 5 by the Cambrian and heard dogs barking the school gates. I ran towards them y the people were slashing right and left p the dogs fought harder than ever. When y fought up High street, Mr. Rowlands k hold of my dog by the tail and flung it Yards; then they fought again. jptiestioned by the Clerk, Hurt said lie Qn't want the dog to fight, but it must take ? part. (Great laughter). Further quest- ed bv the Inspector, Hurt denied ever see- g the'Sergeant on the 24th, but admitted ter bci10 cautioned, that he did see him the d: i not remember being pulled down the Inspector on one occasion when he as about to strike a man on the head for 1119 to stop his dog lighting. augljan Llewellyn said he was going to karate the dogs on the Saturday in quest- When George Roberts came up and point- ? °ut the danger in doing so. Subsequently I^herts separated them by using his whip on vern. Defendant did not interfere with Mr. s until he saw him beating his dog. He its so fond of the dog that lie told Mr. Rees -Would hit him if lie continued beating it. 'Was true he said go on" to the dog ^ause it was a shy dog. ,/Mr George Roberts, oil merchant, deposed z, tlg present on the 22nd watching the dogs ht, and said he stopped Llewellyn from btting his hands down to stop the dogs lbting. Mr Rees came up and told them Parate them. Defendants were urging e dogs to fight and lie also heard Llewellyn Mr Rees not to punish his dog. Eventually 1 (witness) whii)ped the animals hard and broke loose. k itness was asked why he did not stop dogs fighting at the start. He replied that Vyas listensing to the arguments. Before ^^ng the box Roberts wished it to be o°d that lie was not appearing in ^Port of either side. iaRichard Jones (a defendant) denied having "1 h to the Inspector what the latter had told e court. He admitted having told him lie had had a sleever or two. Much of what Mr Rees had said he also denied. It was not true that another companion also in drink put his arms rouncl his (Jones) neck and begged of him to stop the dogs fighting. This concluded the evidence and after the isti Magistrates had consulted in private fora few minutes the defendants were called. A few minutes passed before two of them trooped in. Mr. E D Jones acted as spokesman and said the Magistrates had decided to dismiss the summons against Jones, but the other two must pay the costs 95 and 10s 6d respectively. Mr Gil son asked that the costs in the case of Jones be remitted to the Society as was usually done. This was granted. He would also like the Magistrates to refer to the kind action of Mr Rees in coming forward as he had on that occasion. Mr E D Jones said the Magistrates com- mended Mr Rees for his kindness and thought the S. P. C. A. had acted highly proper in bringing the case forward.- The Bench had marked its approval by imposing costs in two instances. The Inspector said he was quite satisfied. It was the first case of the kind in the district and he hoped it would be a warning to others. CHARGE OF OBSTRUCTING THE ROAD. The defendants were summoned by Supt. Brinn for obstructing the roadway near school on the same date. Mr. Rees gave evidence to the effect that there were three carts about 30 adults and over 30 school children in the narrow roadway. After some questions by Magistrates and their Clerk as to whether or not anyone tried to pass through the crowd, Mr. W. G. James intimated the case should be dismissed. This course was accordingly taken. This course was accordingly taken. M AIN T E N A X C E (> R D E R. John Bebb, fisherman, living at 14 Priory St., Hakin, Milford Haven, was summoned by Mr. D. W. Lewis, relieving officer for the Fishguard District, in raspect to an applica- tion to the Magistrates for an order of main- tenance in regard to his mother Mrs. Mary Bebb, Wallis St., Fishguard, who had be- come chargeable to the Haverforwest Union, to the extent of 2/6 per week since April 17th last. Mr Lewis explained that Bebb had been written to several times but did not reply until the summons was issued, then he paid up to June 25th.. He now asked that an order be made for 1/6 per week against Bebb, who was in regular work, although lie had promised to pay monthly. The order was granted, but in regard to costs (14/6) some comments from the Bench on the harsh- ness of exacting these were met by Ir. Lewis saying that it was always the rule to grant costs rather than burden the Guardians with them. Defendant had not paid until threat- ened with a summons. Eventually the costs were ordered to be paid by the defendant. NO LIGHTS. Thomas Price, rabbit catcher, of Letterston, was summoned for driving a horse attached to a vehicle and having no lighted lamps on the 8th of June at 9.55 p.m. P.S. Rosser stated that he was in company with Supt. Brinn when he saw defendant as stated. When asked for his lights, expressed surprise that he had none on his cart. He went away and borrowed some lamps and resumed his journey Fined 2/6 & 7/6 costs. A STRAYING DONKEY. Miss Morgan, Fishguard, was summoned for allowing her donkey to stray in the streets. P.C. Rowlands said that the defendent had been warned in April last. Complaints were received from Scleddy and other places that the animal had done mischief in the gardens. Defendant denied having been warned. Fined 1 inclusive of costs. Captain Harries in- formed her if she was again summoned the fine would be increased. BICYCLE WITHOUT LIGHTS. W. James, Cilwenan, Newport, was sum- moned for riding a bicycle without a light. P.C. Morgan said he stopped the defendant on the 8th of June at 11.36 p.m. and asked him where his lamp was. He replied that they were so [troublesome he seldom carried one. Fined 2/6 and 6/6 costs. DRUNK. John Rees, farm labourer, employed at Sycphant, Llanychllwydog was summoned for being drunk on the highway in Newport on June 27th. 'P.-c. Morgan said he saw defendant staggering about the street and lie had to place him in an outhouse where he slept for hours. Defendant was a poor man and had a wife and family. Mr W G James: Can't we dismiss it ? Several in chorus, No no Fined is. and 6s 6d costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Walter David, farm labourer, of Cwmg- loyne, Nevern,. was summoned for being drunk and disorderly and refusing to quit the Golden Lion, Newport, on the 10th of June.—P.-c. Morgan deposed to being called into the house to eject the defendant who had refused to do so by the landlord and daughter Witness had to resort to force.—Fined 2S 6d and 6s 6d costs.—Later on defendant appeared and paid the fine stating it would be the last time P.-c. Morgan would catch him. He had marched ten miles and would return the same way. It had cost him all he had in his pockets with the exception of sixpence with which he would have a drink. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. John Williams of Glannant Seren, Llandilo was summoned for being drunk and disorderly at Newport Fair last month.—P.-c. Morgan stated the case.—Defendant wrote to Supt. Brinn pleading guilty, expressing sorrow and asking the Magistrates to deal leniently. with him.—Fined 2s 6d and 7s 6d costs. Elizabeth Jones, gipsy, was summoned for being drunk at Eglvvyswrw.—P.-c. Lewis, St. Dogmaels, proved the case and a fine of is. and 6s 6d costs .was imposed. WITHDRAWN. Wm Davies, Wallis, was summoned by Mr W T Harries, Trebover Farm, for alleged assault and battery on the 22nd June, at Tre- bover. Mr W T S Tombs, solicitor, appeared for the parties and intimated that the matter had been amicably settled and he desired their worships to have the case struck out. The request was acceded to. VACCINATION EXEMPTION. Mr Wm John Richard Squanee, Park-street, Fishguard, applied for an exemption order in respect to the vaccination of his daughter aged 3 months and one week. Applicant im reply to the Clerk said he believed that vaccination wofld be prejudicial to his child's health. Mr D W Lewis, in his official capa- city, submitted that it was necessary that the age of the child should be properly ascertained before the order was granted. It was easy for anyone to apply for exemption in respect to children of any age and a certifi- cate of birth ought to be put in. It was understood that in the applicant s case the age was as given. The child was born on April 3rd last.

LETTERSTON. CClDENT.-On Friday last a rather serious accident occurred to Miss Martha Williams, Gwndwn, St Dogwells, who, while carrying out some spring cleaning work at the front of her home, slipped off a ladder on which she was standing, and fell on to a flag pavement, sus- taining rather serious injuries. We hope the patient will soon recover from the effects of her unfortunate accident.

St. Nicholas and Granston Flower and Vegetable Show. THE NINTH A EXHIBITION Will be held On Friday, August 2nd, 19071 Refreshments, Hog & Bullock Guessing Com- petitions, Prize Quoit Match, and other amusements. Also a GRAND EVENING CONCERT. —Show open at 3 p.m. Concert at 7.30 p.m.— WI. REEs, Secretary. PAN. If you wish to purchase a Pianoforte W. Mo P KF.NZIF- and SON- Are most practical dealers, having gained their experience in the celebrated firms of Broadwood, Chappell, and Collar^, London. The Piano for the Goodwick Eisteddfod was supplied by them, and the verdict of Mr. D. Thomas, Mus. Bac. (Oxon.), was that he had played on many pianos costing 70 and SO guineas, but never played on one better for touch and tone. The price of the said instrument is Y,26 10s casil, and it cannot be surpassed if you pay forty guineas.—We supplied the same class piano to Mrs O'Donnell, Fishguard, and she says all those who have seen and played, and who are capable of judging say they never wish to play on a better instrument. —PIANOFORTE TUNING A SPECIALITY.— -Victoria Place, Ilittverfordweist.-

Mathry Petty Sessions. On Fridav Jast--Before Messrs Chas Mathias (chairman) W Geo James (Ltysyeronen) G, D Harries, H M Harries, W G James (Pantyphilip) S Watts Williams, Colonel Porter, Dr W Williams (St. David's) and the clerk, Mr R T P Williams. N" O X A T T E N DANCT" Jas. Martin, Clegygbora Bridge, St. David's, was summoned by Mr John Morris, school attendance officer, for not sending his child Gwynn regularly to school. After hearing the evidence which showed that the parents had been ill, the Magistraies decided to dismiss the summons. DRUNK IN CHARGE. Thomas John, haulier of 199 Portfield Haverfordwest, was summoned for being drunk in charge of three horses and a wagon on Solva Hill, on June 8th. P.C. Nash stat- ed the case and defendant was fined 10s and 6s 6d costs. DOG WITHOUT LICENSE. Arthur G Simmonds, 6, Pen Cw Road, Goodwick, was summoned by Supt Brinn for keeping a dog without having license for same on the nth of June.—P.C. Jones proved the case and a. fine of 7s 6d and 6s 6d costs was imposed. MAINTENANCE ARREARS. Thomas Davies and John Davies, labourers, Carnimil, Croesgoch, were summoned for' arrears amounting to £ 6 13 in respect to their parents charageable to the Haverfordwest Union. Mr G N Sime, relieving officer for the St. David's district, stated the case.—Each were ordered to pay 5s per month or go to prison, one for 14 days, the other for 21 days, warrants suspended if payment continued. LITTLE STRANGERS." Without the usual afliliation case or two Mathry Sessions would lose its savour. It is now recognised as the generous font of justice to little strangers, whose too confiding maters are obliged to haul up putative paters to receive the court's standing order" of 2s 6d a week for so many years. CARPENTERS EARN yd PER HOUR. There were two cases last Friday, Albert Owen Hughes, Trevine, a carpenter working at Goodwick was summoned by a very tidy looking young widow, named Elizabeth Cotton, Trevine, to shew cause why he should not contribute to the support of her bady girl born on May 20th last.—Mr Howard Davies, solicitor, Goodwick, said he appeared for the defentant who admitted the paternity. Replying to several concise questions by the learned clerk, Mr R T P Williams, the widow readily showed that defendant was responsible. There is a letter," said Mrs Cotton. The writing was sworn to by James Mathias, brother of the complainant, as being that of the defendants.' Mr Davies said lie desired to show that the defendant's means were small. He was working for Mr Evans at Goodwick and earn- ed only 4s yd per day. Chairman: Most carpenters earn yd per hour, defendant will have to pay 2S 6d per week for 15 years, doctor's and midwife's fees and costs. COULD KOT APPEAR. The second summons was brought by Miss Jane Beynon, of St. David's, against a Rhondda miner who wrote to the effect that having met with an accident he was unable to be present- Replying to the Clerk complainant said her baby girl was born on June 1st and de- fendant was the father. Mr W Geo James (Llysyoronen) Had we not better adjourn it ? The Clerk: There is no evidence of denial; only excusing attendance. Miss Mary Hughes, in reply to the Clerk, deposed to having seen the couple together during the last week in August 1906, between 8 and 9 p.m. Complainant said she wrote two letters to defendant. Chairman Defendant must pay 2S 6d per week for 15 years, and all costs. NEGLECT OF FAMILY. Wm George Evans, a native of Letterston, was summoned by his wife Mrs Margaret Evans, for wilfully neglecting to provide properly for his wife and five children aged respectively 14, 13, n, g, and 7 years. De- fendant did not appear and the case was ad- journed for a month. CRUELTY TO THREE SOWS. Samuel Gwyther, Little Rhyndaston Farm, Hayscastle, was summoned by Mr Gibson, of the R.S.P.C.A., for cruelty to three sows by tethering them by the leg to trees to prevent them roaming. The Inspector gave evidence and defendant was fined 10s and 8s 6d costs. LICeNSING. For Letterston fair, Messrs David Bowen, Blacksmiths' Arms, Abercastle, and Mark Howells, Drovers' Arms, Punchester, were granted occassional licenses. SHEBEENING. Margaret Thomas, Bengal, Llanstinan, was summoned by Supt Brinn, Fishguard, for allowing drinking on her unlicensed premises and five persons were also summoned for aid- ing and abetting the offence. For sometime past the police have kept the house under observation and finally an ingenious plan of detection was decided upon. Two otlicers- P.C. Morris, Letterston, and P.C. Phillips, Mathry—disguised themselves in the habili- ments of farmers, on the Letterston fair-day last month and succeeded in making a raid. The defendant said, when one of the officers revealed himself, The neighbours will rejoice, because they have threatened to report me many times." None of the defendants found on the premises put in an appearance at the hearing this being equivalent to a plea of guilty. P.C. Morris stated that at 12 noon on the 19th June he and P.C. Phillips concealed themselves in a field at Bengal for the purpose of watching the house of Margaret Thomas, who was suspected of selling beer and spirits without a license. From where they were concealed they commanded a good and unin- terupted view of the entrance. At 1.45 three men, driving sheep, came up and entered the house and remained there till 2 p.m., when they left. A wagon them drove up and two men entered the house a boy remained with the wagon while they were inside. They left at 2.20. At the sametime, a local farmer and a boy on horseback came up with cattle. Two men entered while the boy remained outside. Eventually the boy went away. At 2.30 two came and stopped outside tbe house until a cart came up when they all entered the house and the one from the cart followed. At 2.35 the two officers entered with a search warrant. They found one man just coming towards the exit and he left. In a room were several persons (named), and these were all seated by the table, one had a glass con- taining beer in his hand; an empty glass which had recently contained beer was on the table in front of another man. The defend- ant, Mrs Thomas, was also in the room and had a jug containing beer in her hand and was in the act of filling a glass with nut brown." The men left with the exception of one who remained for a time greatly agitated at being caught there. P.C. Morris read the warrant over to Mrs 1 honias and then made a search. There were four jars containing beer and four bottles containg spirits all of which they seized together with a jug, three glasses and a bottle containing beer. These they still held. There was also a half a bushel of malt in an up-stairs room. P.C. Morris then went to Letterston for a convey- ance. During his absence Mrs Thomas said, It is all up now." During the search she bemoaned It is only on fair-days they do call here with me, if you was to watch any other day you would not see many calling. I have not done much trade lately. The neighbours here will be rejoicing over this 0 case, they have threatened to report me many times." P.C. Phillips, Matliry, said that, in com- pany with P.C. Morns, he was watching the house at Bengal. After entering and seizing the articles named witness remained while Morris went for a conveyance. During his absence Mrs Thomas remarked that she was very sorry for one of the defendants, because that was the only time he had ever been in- side her house and it was one of the others who had brought him there then. She also repeated that her neighbours would be glad now that she was caught. At 3.30 two other men came in a cart from the direction of Letterston and when opposite the house the horse stopped. One of them exclaimed, Ah the old mare knows the Den (Laughter). The other man came towards the door and Mrs Thomas went to him and said, Go on, there is nothing here for you to-day." At 3.40 two Qther men came to the door from the direction of Letterston. Mrs Thomas again went to the door and said, There is 0 nothing here to-day." The man asked, <l Can't we have something ?" Mrs Thomas replied, "No." The man then said, Can't we have a cup of tea, then ?,, Mrs Thomas replied, No, nothing to-day." At 3.50 two boys came to the door and Mrs Thomas went to them and said something in a Avhisper. She then gave them a drink of water. « Mrs Thomas appeared and after admitting the offence pleaded for leniency. The Magistrates imposed a fine of £20 and ros 6d costs, and the other five defendants were each fined 10s and costs, which amounted to 6s 6d in two of the cases and 8s 6d in the other three. Supt Brinn made application for the dispos- al of the goods seized and the Magistrates ordered them to be confiscated. It is hoped that the police action in the case, for which they are deserving of com- mendation for astuteness, will have the desir- ed effect. DRUNK. John Williams, senr., Oakley Street, St Davids, was charged with being drunk at Lower Solva on the 28th inst, whilst in charge of a horse and trap.—Mr W Evans, solicitor, Fishguard, appeared for defendant, who contended that Williams was neither drunk nor in charge of a horse and trap.— Defendant gave evidence in support of his solicitor's statement, and the Bench dismissed the case.—P.-c. Nash and P.-c. Jenkins gave evidence for the prosecution.

SOLVA. DEATH.—It is with sincere regret that we have to announce the death of Wrillie Harries, of Kingheriot, which took place on Monday of last week, at the early age dT 18 years, from brain fever. The mortal remains were laid to rest on Friday last at Whitchurch burial ground, the Rev. T. Davies, pastor of Felin- ganol, officiating very impressively. Deceased was a faithful member of Felinganol Baptist Church.— C. M. Chapel.—The Rev. E. Phillips, of Newcastle EmLyn, preached a very able sermon at the C. M. Chapel on Monday even- ing last to a crowded congregation. TEA TREATS.—Last week was the week of school treats in this place, the Methodist Sunday School setting the ball rolling on Wednesday in favourable weather; the Baptists following on Thursday, and the Congregationalists on Friday, each event passing successfully. Each school held an entertainment in the evening, presided over by their respective pastors.

Letterston Notes. WRITES A "CONTRIBUTOR."—Anxiety pre- vailed in some quarters as to the result of the male voice competition at Goodwick last week and the wire that Gilfach was first, Richards a good second was received with enthusiasm. What a blessing neither of the local choirs came first! What misery, malice, envy and, perhaps, tragedy have been obviated. But there was unbounded joy in certain quarters and in which the quadruped's joined joyously. One of the most noble and useful animals to man, it is stated, seemed to catch the sound of the telegraphic instrument and interpreted the mystic message, for it bounded over the hedge into the roadway and pranced up to the Square neighing and 'yeighing' with mane and tail erect as though it had swallowed a series of slcevers at the bull." A line about the latter: The worst of a thirst all say, One is so much apt to get fall, But cribs where there's little to pay, The best of all is the bull."

Clarbeston Road Station on Fire The Clarbestod Road Station, on the Great Western Railway, below Whitland, took fire on Tuesday afternoon, and was ablaze when the up Irish express passed about five o'clock and when the up mail arrived about an hour and a half later. This train was delayed for some time. The station is gutted. The origin of the fire is not known.

f Goodwick and its Common. SUMMONS FOR DAMAGES. A full Bench of Magistrates, together with the learned clerk (Mr R T P Williams, on Friday last, heard the first summons for an alleged criminal act, that has ever been brought in respect to the Goodwick common. The Pembroke Estates Co., Ltd. (represented by Mr V J G Johns) summoned John Miles, mason, Penrhiw Hill, Goodwick, for that lie on the May 4th last did unlawfully and maliciously damage, injure, and spoil certain earth property of the Pem. Estate Co. by then and there digging. The damage being estimated at Ci.-Alr J Howard Davies, solicitor, Goodwick appeared for the defend- ant, who was also present. Mr. Johns detailed the circumstances of the Company having acquired the manorial rights from the Eclesiastical Commissioners who surrendered all their rights to the Com- pany. He went on to state two cases of a similar nature in which the proprietors had sustained convictions against tresspassers on common land. He also referred to the county court case brought successfully by the Estate Company. Mr Howard Davies took objection to the references made to other cases. It was for the Justices to determine from all the circum- stances whether the estates have a claim or right. The assertion of a right was in- sufficient to bring about that which was sought. He also took objection to the form of the summons, contending that the section did not apply, and that the summons was taken out under section 52 of the Malicious Damages Act, 1861, but the words in the section had been varied in the summons. The words were "shall wilfully or maliciously commit damage." It appeared to him that the summons had been taken out under 51 which referred to cases of damages exceeding £ 5. Further, he contended that the case was one which did not come within the juris- distion of the court. It was one for a civil court. Replying to the Clerk Mr. Davies said lie wished notice to be taken of the point raised. Another reference to the County Court action by Mr. Johns brought the question by the Clerk if he intended calling any witnesses, the reply was in the negative. Mr R T Williams in regard to the wording of the summons referred to the authorities on the matter showing that the wording was quite in legal order. Mr Davies in his address said he would confine his remarks to jurisdiction and con- tended that the onuwas upon the Pem. Estates Co to prove their claim to show that the commoner's rights, especially those of his client, had been extinguished. Defendant had occupied the plot which was pegged out, for nine years, during which time he had enjoyed undisputed possession, The defen- dant had acted on his bona-fide right in digging. Surely, added Mr Davies, if he had occupied the plot all that time he acted per- fectly within his rights by doing what lie had done. If the learned Clerk and Bench hap- pened to be against him on the question of jurisdiction he should on the advice of Mr S Bowen -Rowlaiids-to whom he was greatly indebted for legal assistance—have to ask the Magistrates to state a special case for the High Court. Referring again to the wording of the summons he quoted Counsel's opinion thereon, and said that as applying to the present case it was absolutely worthless. The Clerk Would Mr Davies please give the opinions as his own without reference to any other authority. Mr Davies said he was contending that the prosecutors had only the commoner's rights with his client, and that the only way such rights,which are sacred, could be extinguished is by a special Act of Parliament. It had been stated by Mr J Wynford Philipps, M.P.— Clerk: Unless you intend calling Mr Philipps I fear we cannot admt that. Mr. G D Harries: I don't see the reason for his name being brought into the case at all.—The chairman concurred. Mr Davies then proceeded to state that lie would ask the Magistrates to exercise their jurisdiction in so far as to say that only by Act of Parliament commoner's rights can be done away with. The Pem. Estate Co. had tried to obtain that act of parliament and had failed. He claimed having won his case that day with costs against the prosecution. That Court had no jurisdiction to decide the case and the summons was not in order. Tlie Clerk With respect to the summons I shall advise the Magistrates that it is in order. Mr. Davies proceeding further said that on the question of costs, before he called his client, he would draw attention to the fact that the summons bore date 8th May, and he believed was returnable for June 7th, yet the prosecutors meanwhile invaded the defen- dant's plot and kicked everything down. On that, if on no other ground he was entitled to costs, the case being sub-judice." Mr Johns rose to say that Mr Davies had made a great point in the defence of com- moner's rights, when the Clerk asked that one should address the Court at a time. The summons was exactly in accord with the legal form laid down in the recognised legal authority. John Miles, the defendant, was called and in reply to Mr Davies said he put down the pegs nine or ten year's ago. Clerk What sort of pegs were they ? Defendant: Four wooden pegs, nine inches above the ground and nine inches below. He was there a fortnight ago. He had replaced the pegs about five times in the period of possession. Mr Davies Can you recollect the 14th of May last ? Defendant: Yes. Mr Johns came up and saw me digging out foundations. What did he say ? Good morning, Mi!es, how are you getting on ? I said, slowly. (Laughter). Cross-Examined by Mr Johns: I am a tenant ofCapt. Williams,Sanremo, Goodwick. Do you own any property in the parish besides this plot you claim ? No. Do you know that rights of common are attached to property and not to person ? Miles I do not know what you mean. The Clerk Just to help him I will ask Mr Davies a question. You put two points for- ward, one was that he had commoner's rights. Mr Davies I don't claim that at all. It is on the prosecutors to show.their rights and how the commoner's rights are extinguished. Mr Miles I have followed the example of my co-parishioners, who have pegged out plots and built on the common. Mr Johns On what property is it that you claim. Mr Miles I am living under Capt Williams at Goodwick, my native place. The Clerk This is waste land ? Miles, yes. Clerk: Is there furze growing on the land you have shut in ? Yes. Clerk: No one by passing could see the pegs ? No, unless lie went to look for then. 6 Clerk: I don't quite understand what is it he claims. What have you done with the plot during the nine years of occupation ? Miles: 1 have been to look at it; but I have done nothing to the plot besides putting down Df'Ø"< until about six months ago when o "7 1 commenced digging. Mr Johns: You said you were digging out a foundation what were you going to do w ith the ground ? Miles: Build a house. Mr Johns: If you built a house there would be less open grourid. left. ? Miles: It is getting less and less all the time.. Mr Johns: You were going to dig this out for your own private use ? Miles: Yes. Clerk (to Mr. Davies): You are not going to call any more witnesses ? Mr Davies: No. Clerk: W hat do you suggest is his legal right ? Do you suggest he is a commoner ? Mr Davies He always has been. But I claim also that the Estates Co.'s remedy is not in this court, but in a civil court. It lies entire- ly with the prosecutorsto shew their bone fides before they can sustain a prosecution. Clerk: Have the Pembroke Estates Co. no title? Mr Davies: I submit that the Estates Co's. title is subject to common rights which are sacred, and that the property they have de- scribed is not theirs. If the onus is upon them to prove their claim, and they have not done so, then I am entitled to costs. They have come to the wrong court. Clerk: I am really at a loss, and don't know what your client claims. Mr Johns: If there are rights of common, I submit that defendant is not a commoner. Mr Davies: I am asked by counsel to say the case is not for this court. I am not going ito the question now whether the defendant is a commoner or not. I submitt that the Estates Co. have absoluiely no right to sum- mon defendant without first showing that de-

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DINAS CROSS. LLAXLLAWHR.—The Rev D G Phillips, rector of Newport, will officiate at Llan- llawer Church on Sunday afternoon next at 2 o'clock. NEW HYMN TUNE.—Mr. E. Davies, school- master, has another beautiful hvmn tune ready for putting through the press. BUNGALOW.—Mr. D. Thomas, Pontypridd, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Davies, Castle Hill, last week. on a visit to the new bungalow which lie intends occupying during August, ILLNESS.—Mrs. Evans Rosewall, daughter of the Rev. J. Maurice, and wife of Capt. O. Evans, is very poorly we regret to state. Her husband lias arrived at Swansea with Ins ship. WEDDING.—On Tuesday of last week the wedding took place at Cardigan of Mr. W. W. Harries, Soar Hill, and Miss Margaret Williams, Cambrian Terrace. Those present at the ceremony were Capt. & Mrs. Llewelyn, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, and Miss Harries, sister of bridegroom. The honey- moon was spent at Cardiff. We join with their many friends in wishing them long life and happiness. NAUTIC.N.L.-Niessrs. Thomas Wralters and D. Gronow, Garden Terrace, have arrived home for a holiday. EDUCATION COMMITTEE (MINOR).—Last Monday in the absence of Dr. Havard (chair: man), the Rev. J. W. Maurice presided at the monthly meeting of the Minor Committee at the school. Also presant, Rev. G. Morgan, Capt. Jones, Mr. E. M. Davies and the clerk Mr. J. Havard. It was decided to allow the respective schoolmasters to determine the date the summer holidays should commence. July 26th and August 2nd are suggested respect- ively. The Methodists have been granted the use of the school at Dinas during the time the chapel is undergoing renovation. b SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—Much sympathy is ex- pressed with Mr. John Mathias who met with a serious accident whilst following his em- ployment at a coalpit at Troedyrhiw, Glam., last Friday by being crushed by two trams. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Mathias, Bennett Terrace, and a member of the Troedyrhiw Mixed Choir. Mrs. Mathias is nursing her son and everyone hopes lie will soon recover. LADlES CHOIR FORMED.—At a largely at- tended meeting on Wednesday evening at the school presided over by the Rector, it was un- animously decided to form a Ladies Choir with the Rev. W. G. Williams, rector, as con- ductor. The movement has the hearty sup- port of Mr. Howells, The Mill, Mr. E. Davies, schoolmaster, and Mr. T. Carter Bennett. That the choir will shine in the musical world goes without saying for, like Newport, Dinas possesses some charming voices.

ST. NICHOLAS. To the Editor of the County Echo." Dear Sir,—Allow me to correct an error in your report of Goodwick Eisteddfod. The trainer and conductor of the St Nicholas Juvenile Choir was Mr David Owen Pwlly- crochan. I merely acted as accompanist, by request, otherwise I had nothing to do with the choir.—Yours truly, T. W. JONES, The School, St. Nicholas.

Papers for Thinking Welshmen. — (By A. Wade-Evans, Senior Curate of Holy- head). These essays make excellent reading for every true Welsh Nationalist—they arc as stimulating as they are illuminating. Angliciser is a useful English name for the Welsh-born anti-nationali-St who is commonly known as Dic-Shon-Dafydd,' and Mr Wade- Evans has done well in emphasising the differ- ence between a person of this typo and the Anglo-Welshman, who, howeveJ anglicised lie may be in speech and thoughts and habits, is proud of his eonntry, his nation, its language, its history, and its traditions. Nationalism, Mr Wade-Evans very proper.y observes, tran- scends every sect, party, and school of thought. There is no essential bond between Radicalism, Dissent, and Nationalism, in other words, there is no reason why the most ardent Conservative and Churchman should not bo, at the same time, a most ardent Nationalist. Our author is outspoken in his criticism of the bishops of his church towards the question of Disestablishment. The Church in Wales, he declares, is both a national church and an alien one at tho same time. The chief defenders (Bishop Owen for example) no long- er insist on her national character, but pro- claim, as though it were something to be proud of, that the Welsh Church is only four dioceses of the province of Canterbury This Church of England in Wales, Mr Wade-Evans declares, must cease it is the wrong thing in the wrong place. He also commits himself to the following declarations :—' An enlighten- ed Welsh Nationalist who could tolerate the present Establishment is inconceivable. The Church in Wales should be permitted to retain only the property that she has acquired since the year 1570.' It is:not within our pro- vince to discuss the question of the Disestab- lishment and Disendowment of the Welsh Church we have discharged our duty when we have drawn the attention of the reader to this remarkable book in which the question is viewed from the standpoint of a Welsh clergy- man who is also an earnest Welsh National- (From" The Nationalist.") Tbd essays referred to in the foregoing paragraph may be obtained by ordering at the I Echo' Newsagency, West-street, and High-street, Fisbguard.

Letterston Horticultural Society. —THE TWENTY SEVENTH— Annual- QxMUtion — Will be held On Monday, August 19, 1907 President: REV. J. IZEES, Letterston. Over 200 Prizes. Notice.—Entries close 4 clear days before August 9th.—Schedules to be had of the Secretary. Treasurers Mr W. J. Morris and Rev J. Rces. Secretary Mr J. Lawrence, School House.

Pembrokeshire Main Roads. A deputation representing the Haverford- west District Council waited upon the Pem- brokeshire Main Roads Committee at Haver- fordwest on Tuesday afternoon, on the subject of subsidies and the creation of more main roads in the district. Mr W. George James, J.P., who introduced the deputation, ask the committee to abolish the present system on which subsidies were granted, and to main a total of 13 miles of district roads.—Mr V. J. G. Johns and Mr W. J. Owen also spoke. Among the roads in the northern part sug- gested should bo taken over by the County Council was the one from Fisbguard to Good- wick from Mathry to Goodwick aud from Mathry to Letterston Station. The chairman (Dr. Griffith) said that no doubt subsidies were originally intended for the north districts, which had few main roads compared with the south. He was in favour of the creation of more main roads. This seemed to be the opinion of the com- mittee, and eventually the whole question was referred to a special sub-committee for inquiry and report. The total amount of the subsidies, came to 26,108, and Mr G. P. Brewer said no provi- sion had been made by the Finance Committee for such a large payment. It was equivalent to a county rate of ld in the C. It was eventually decided that the sum allotted- £'i,OOO-should be distributed on the new basis.

TRELETTERT. SAHON.—Y Sabbath diweddaf, yn absenoldeb y gweinidog, y Parch B Thomas, gwasanaeth- wyd yn Capel Saron gau Mr Morris, o goleg Caerdydd. Cafwyd dwy bregeth dda ganddo (boreu a hwyr), a chasglwyd tuag at y Coleg t, 9 yn Caerdydd.—Yn y pryduhawn cynhaliwyd y rehearsal gyntaf yn nglyn a'r gymanfa ganu, yr hon sydd i gymeryd lie ar y 12fed o Awst. Arweiniwyd gan Mr Levi Miles, Victoria, arweinydd y gua yn Newton, a gwnaeth ei waith mown modd dcheuig. Dacth amryw gantorion yn nghyd o Newton a Beulah, ond ni wel wyd neb yno o Smyrna, Casmael. Er fod yna. gryn Jawer o wa.ith i'w wneud ar y tonau a genir, y mae rhagoiygon disglaer am gymanfa dda eleni etto, pryd y bydd y cerddor enwo-, iNIr Emlyn Davies, A.Itlc.M, yn arwain. Mae'n debyg fod yua rehearsal arall i'w I chyual yn Beulah ar yr 28ain cyf, ac erbyn hyuy hyderwn y bydd gwelliant mawr i'w weled yn y canu, ac y bydd iddynt ddyfod yn nghyd yn fwy Iluosog. Pob llwydd PI' gwaith.

EXTRAORDINARY INCIDENT AT PEMBROKE DOCK. An ordinary brick, which was fired from the usual mid-day gun at Pembroke Dock, on Sun- day, struck the hard wood frame of the door of a back kitchen at No. 18, Owen-street, Pennar, a quarter mile away. The daughter of Mr Jaaies Russan, the occupier, had a narrow escape, having passed through the doorway only a few seconds previously. So far the in- quiries of the military authorities at Pem- broke Dock have failed to elucidate the mystery surrounding the alleged firing of the brick from the gun.

Interesting to Farmers. The Board of Ariculture consider it desir- able, in view of the unsettled character of the weather, and of the consequent difficulty in securing the hay crops, to draw the attention ot farmers and others to the system of ensilage as a means of conserving crops of grass and clover. Copies of leaflet No 9, which describes this process, may be obtained post free aud free of chorge upon application to the Secret- ary, Board of Agriculture, 4, Whitehall Place, London, S.W. Letters of application so ad- dressed need not be stamped.

BIRTHS. July 7th, at Whitehall Furniture Stores, West-street, Fishguard, the wife of Mr J M Thomas, of a daughter. July 5th, at the Fishguard Arms, Fishguard, the wife of Mr Williams of a daughter—since dead. On July ist, at Bootle, Liverpool, the wife of Capt. Hugh Morgan, (late of Park-y-Morfa' Fishguard;, of a daughter. July 1st, at Tower Hill, Brynlienllan, Dinas, the wife of Mr Daniel Morris, of a daughter.

INCREASE IN CRIME.—At the meeting of the Standing Joint Committee at Haverfordwest on Tuesday, the Chief Oonstable presented his re- port. In the past quarter the number of indic- table offences was 25. The number of persons proceeded against for other offences was 459, be. ing an increase of Gg on the corresponding period of last year, and of these 387 were convicted. The Chief Constable explained that the increase in the number of cases was due to prosecutions for "strays."—The police estimate for the quarter ending next December amounted to £1,518 ns 8d, as compared with 513 for the preceding quarter. 0

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fendant has no bone-fide claim to do what he has already done. Clerk Do you claim that he is a commoner or a freeholder ? Chairman There is no evidence that lie is a commoner. Mr Davies: Do you mean to say you can exercise jurisdiction ? Chairman Yes lie can come here, and we can dismiss the case if we like. Mr Davies: I had better leave it at that. The Magistrates retired at this juncture and on returning to court the chairman announced 6 that the decision of the court would be given at the next meeting August 10th. Z, b