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Gas Cooking Lectures at Fish- guard. Ú anything were needed to demonstrate pnHic appreciation of the introduction of gas io Fishguard and Good wick, it was shewn hss w-ük when ft series of lectures were gives by Miss Mary Ball (of Messrs John Wiis/K & Co Loudon), in the Market Hall, which was well filled at each lecture by most of the njany industrious, discerning house- wives of the district, on the aiert to make the most of the roeaca just iutroduced by the North Pembrokeshire Water and Gas Com- pany for saving time and fuel and rendering housekeeping as easy and as efficient as possibls. Gas has undoubtedly proved one of the greatest blessings ever fallen to the lot of the inhabitants, and the demand already exceeds the most ardent expectations of all concerned. Little wonder then that the announcement of lectures on how best to utilise the new product should have been hailed with delight. The hall was fitted out for the opening, on Tuesday last, in a manner never before witnessed in the annals of the place. Every conceivable style of gas stove was on view. Neat-looking cookers, fitted with up-to-date improvements for the saving of gas and to lessen cooks' labour, were ranged around near the raised platform on which Miss Ball, with deft hands, prepared the various samples of the culinary art. Dealing first with the gas cookers, it was noticed how very compact they were from the smallest to the largest. All fittings are moveable the top, a series of bars secured to a frame, is hinged at the back, and when lifted exposes the grill and two or three separate burners for saucepans and kettles, under which is an enamelled plate. Each section may be removed and replaced in the most simple and easy manner when necessary for cleaning purposes. En- amelled both inside and out the cookers are kept absolutely clean by wiping with a cloth the required temperature is raised in the space of a very few minutes and is kept up with a minimum of gas owing to the special heat-retaining material that enters into their construction. It was clearly evident that the cooking of the household meals may be ac- complished with considerably reduced labour, less attention, less fuel and more satisfactory with the gas cooker than with the ordinary coal-heated range and, what is of still greater advantage, there is an entire absence of dust and smoke. Among other appliances on view were some neat, artistic stoves for placing in the drawing, dining or bedroom for heating purposes. Very bandy were the smoothing irons-known in Wales as I- flats" —constructed to receive a jet of gas which keeps the iron hot, so that the labour of smoothing the family linen is rendered one of the pleasant and easy tasks. To the smallest cottage, no less than in the mansion, these labour-saving devices must be as heartily welcomed as the fine gas works opened a few weeks ago. Their adoption saves the expense of an extra maid in the case of large houses, Z5 while in the workman's home the over- burdened wife will find relief from much of -the trying work a coal firc-, entails in prepar- ing the meals and getting through the general routine of the household. On Tuesday afternoon of last week the ex- hibition was opened by Mr W. L. Williams, C.O., before a large and interested audience comprised of both sections of the community, the fair, naturally, predominating. Mr Williams expressed pleasure in the honour of inaugurating the first exhibition of cooking by gas ever held in Fishguard, and went on to point out the superiority of gas over the old- fashioned coal stove, concluding by introduc- ing Miss Ball, who gave a capital illustration of the capabilities of the gas cooker. She showed in a practical and concise manner how easily manipulated the cookers were, and how very saving in fuel. The numerous dainties she evolved conclusively proved this in no uncertain manner, and at the close of the lecture when the confections were ready for sale the demand exceeded the supply. Again in the evening the crowded room showed that the people were eager for further illustrations. Mr W. J. Long very readily explained the various details of the cookers. On Wednesday afternoon Dr J. M. Owen opened the proceedings with some weighty observations, all in favour of the method of cooking food and heating rooms by means of gas. Miss Ball then gave an interesting ex- position of the work before a well-filled room. The appetising dishes were made in a extreme- ly neat manner, the ingredients and quantities being named as she proceeded. There was again plenty of demand for the goods, while Mr Long was beseiged with enquiries respect- ing the cookers at the close. At the evening lecture a numerous and eager audience throng- ed the hall when the programme was diversi- fied to suit the wishes of the spectators. Nothing was too intricate for the practised lady lecturer, and the gas cooker—one of the medium sized-was in every respect equal to the demands made upon it, Thursday was perhaps the most crowded of any of the four days, there being quite a scramble for seats and sweetmeats, fritters, tartlets, rolls, &c. One lady bemoaned her inability to secure some of the toothsome articles for tea owing to the raid on the edi- bles. In the evening the lesson was one of deep interest to all sorts and conditions of wives and house dames generally, for the lecture concluded with the cooking of a large full course dinner, not excepting the orthodox joint of meat. Fifty minutes and two-penny worth of gas (28 cubic feet) sufficed for Miss Ball to cook a large joint of meat, two chick- ens, a dish of mackerel, two kinds of potatoes (baked and 'chips'), two dozen tartlets, (ap- ple fritters, beef-steak pie, and a fruit pie. What would the overworked housewife sacri- fice to gain something which would help her to perform a like feat of culinary. No wonder gas stoves were eagerly ordered after that exhibition. In order to demonstrate the smallness of the cost of cooking the batch of dishes, Mr Long procured two-penny worth of coal and conclusively showed that such a quantity would not do more than warm an ordinary kitchen range let alone heat the oven. On Friday afternoon many of the regular habitue were among the spectators when the Vicar of Fishguard—Rev W. Evans, M.A.— opened the proceedings. He expressed plea- sure in accepting the invitation of Mr Tombs, secretary of the North 1 ernbrokeshiro Water and Gas Company, to open the exhibition. There was no question that, compared with c-,o-ti for cooking, gas was, at any rate, much clcmer and less costly. They claimed that thi best fuel was gas and the best stoves were the 4 Eureka,' made by Messrs Wright, of !31r- mingham. It was only in accord with things that they, living in the best town of the best county of the best nation. in the world, should J'ave the best means of cooking and illuminat- ing (applause). The Company would put in to a house ratedytmder tlO per year a complete penny-in-the-slot installation consisting of a Eureka cooker, two brackets and pipes, and connect the house free of charge, so that, practically, all they had to do was to give their orders, and the only part they had to pay for was the gas. He considered the North Pembrokeshire Water and Gas Company had been very generous towards the inhabitants of Fishguard and district. As one of the trustees of the Squere he had received from the cour- teous Secretary a note asking if the trustees would allow the Company to ;cut up the road in order to place a gas lamp in the middle of the Square free of charge. Of course, he (the Vicar) readily consented and he also found that the Parish Council of Fishguard had already accepted the kind offer, All the Company t asked was that the Council should keep the burner and the lamp in preservation and the Company would supply the gas, which meant about X5 per annum. The Company had also illuminated one of the worst and most dan- gerous portions of road in the vicinity by placing two beautiful lamps at the entrance to the Gas Works. He referred to the main road to Goodwick on Windy Hall hill. For these reasons, as well as to learn the uses of gas- cookers, he had very much pleasure in attend- ing that day to open the lecture. Probably he would find the cooking done in a manner he had not seen before and that would give him scope for fault-finding at home in the matter of cooking (laughter). He had great pleasure in declaring the exhibition open. Miss Ball observed while preparing the "bonnes bouches that the stoves on exhibition were the only kind having enamel both inside and out. thereby effecting a saving of gas. The inner walls were composed of silicate of cotton, a non-conduc- tor of heafc. The stones would generate heat enough for the greatest joint in from twelve to fifteen minutes. One point she impressed on the audience was to put nothing in until the stove was thoroughly heated, because a slow heat ex- tracted the jucies from the meat, while on the other hand a quick oven sealed the pores, and so confined the juices. The same course was nec- essary with pastry—first heat the oven well, then regulate the temperature by means of the gas taps afterwards. The broiler or grill on the top of each cooker would cook the thickest steak in seven minutes.—This will be a god-send to the wife whose husband suddenly appears on the scene with a gnawing appetite the same applies to restaurant keepers.— Mis>s Ball then proceeded to illustrate the several distinctive fea- tures of Wright's "Eureka" gas cooker over those of other makers. Every part the moment it was replaced in position became perfectly gs tight.. No fear of confusion because each section had its own place. Very expeditious was the lecturer in turning out apple fritters and tartlets, and, lastly a savoury omelet, which, she observed, ■ was the most difficult of any—easy enough appai- ently, to the fair manipulist. At the small cost of from three halfpence to two pence a six course dinner could be cooked in any ef Wright's stoves. —These are the right stoves for the people evi- dently—while the same value in coal would do little more than light an ordinary fire. At the close the customers for the cooked articles as well as for stoves were again numerous. The closing lecture on Friday evening was full of interest to the large audience, which during the series varied from thirty to eighty. Thus far, Fishguard points unmistakeably to the fact that gas and its useful appliances for cooking have risen into popularity at a bound. The people are not slow to seize on something that tends to economy with efficiency, and these are distinct features of the innovation. Cookery books, by Miss Ball, were sold out during the lirst, day or two, but these may now be had at sixpence each from the manager of the gas works, Mr Collier. All in- formation respecting gas cooker, fittings, and in- stallations will be readily supplied on application at the works, by Mr Collier, whose adaptability for the position he so ably fills, cannot be overesti- mated. Anyone contemplating the adoption of gas may rely on receiving in the course of a few minutes interview, every particular in respect to pipes and fittings, and the best method of install- iug the gas into houses, offices or works, The advice of a thoroughly practical man, such as Mr Collier has proved himself to be, is invaluable under the circumstances existing on the first in- troduction of gas.
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NEWPORT, PEM Holidays.-Capt Davies (late Commercial) is recuperating at Llangammarch Welis. Preaching.—The pulpit of Ebenezer chapel was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev J Evans, Gideon, Dinas, the Rev J G Morris officiating at Gideon. Both delivered stirring ° sermons. School Board.—Capt Jones presided at the meeting of the School Board on Monday last and there were also present Rev J G Mortis, and Mr E M Davies. The only business was that of paying salaries. The Poet Southey.—It may not be gener- The Poet Southey.—It may not be gener- ally known that the late .Poet Laureate, Robert Southey, whose 41 grandson recently enjoyed some weeks hospitably at Newport, was a hopeless imbecile several years prior to his death. The ways and manners of his 41 grandson were, to say the least, somewhat out of the common rut. Sea Notes.—On Wednesday last left for Barry Daniel Mathias, of the s.s. II Lady Bertha.Capt Davies, Myrtle Villa, paid a flying visit home last week end. Visitors.—Mrs Humphrys and family, regular visitors to the town each season, were expected to arrive last evening at Wel- field Grove. The Season. -Practically every house in the pretty town has undergone spring cleaning and the good houss wives are await- ing the arrival of visitors, by the score if they wish. But it is admitted on all hands that a lull prevails just now not ouly in trade but iu everything pise. Seine fishing is very bad as compared with the good old times, while trout-fishing is very promising. Near- ly everyone possessing anything in the shape of rod and line, or a bit of rope with a worm on the end, is pretty sure of securing some I:) trout. Funei-al,-As we reported last week, the boy James Rees, of Upper Farm, New Moat, who was accidentally shot, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday of last week. Mrs Davies, Myrtle Villa, is an aunt of the de- ceased who was widely connected throughout the country. The funeral took place on Friday last at Mynachlogddu, attended by a large concourse of mourners.
PUBLICATIONS.
PUBLICATIONS. The seventh part of the Survey Gazetteer of the British Isles (Newnes, 7d net) is before us, and on looking through it we can heartily con- gratulate Mr Bartholomew on adhearing to the high standard which he set for himself and put forth in his preface, which was issued with the first part of the Gazetteer." Ths present part contains excellently clear and beaummly coloured town plans of Liverpool and Bradford, in addition to forty-eight well-packed pages of literary matter. The publishers inform us that the earlier parts can still be had, and that when the work is completed, handsome covers will be issued in which to bind the parts. The fourth number of C. B. Fry's Magazine —an enlarged summer number, by the Way- with its fresh, attractive cover, fully maintains the standard which was reached by the preceding numbers, and is a splendid sixpennyworth. It has for the monthly outdoor man," Admiral Sir John Fisher, a man much to the fore in the public eye just now. 44 Women at the Wicket is a subject which Mr Fry treats himself in his usual illuminating and authoritive style, and the article, which is capitally illustrated, cannot fail to appeal to ladies as well as to men. These and many other interesting articles and well-produced photographs form the July num- ber of C. B. Fry's Magazine," the magazine which no one should miss. t, The June number of "Technics" (Newnes, gd net) completes the first volume, and continues to cater for a large and varied class of readers. Not the least interesting item in this useful magazine is the illustrated Answers to Corres- pondents on matters connected with the differ- ent trades. The competitions seem to attract a good many competitors, and the distribution of the prizes would seem to point to the fact that a general awakening on technical matters has taken place all over the kiiig(jorn.The pub- lishers announce that cases can be had for binding the first volume. All the above publications can be had by ordering at the Echo Newsagency, Fishguard.
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In March last a St. Dogmeli's pilot picked up a branch of an elm-tree floating in the river. He put it in the earth on the banks as a perch, and it evidently liked its situation as it has taken root and is now throwing out leaves.
Welsh Black Cattle Society.
Welsh Black Cattle Society. Rules for the amalgamations of the North and South Wales Black Cattle Societies have been drafted and it was unanimously resolved that Mr R M Greaves, of Worn, Port Madoc, should be the first president of the society. It was agreed that a number of vice-presidents should be elected, the qualification for the office to be an annual subscription of two guineas. Mr James Thomas, of 9, Victoiia Place, Haver- fordwest, was unanimously appointed secretary, treasurer, and editor of the new herd book. The question of the auctioneers of the society was left to stand over until the date of the annual general meeting. It was felt that it would be suitable if they had an auctioneer for North Wales and another for South Wales, but this is to be determined at the annual general meeting. The new draft rules, which will be submitted to the anou-il general meeting of the new Society, at the Boar's llead Hotel, Carmarthen, on Wed- nesday, August 2-1th, at eight o'clock, the evening proceeding the date of the United Counties Agri- cultural Show are as follows 1. The object of the Society is to maintain the purity of the Welsh Black Cattle, and promote their improvement. 2. To collect, verify, preserve, and publish in a herd book the pedigrees of the said cattle, and other useful information relating to them. 3. The annual subscription of members shall be 5s for occupiers, and £1 for owners of land, payable on the 1st Januiry in each year. Mem- bers shall pay 2s 6d for each animal in the new herd book, and non-members 5s. Dead animals to which living animals are traced shall be entered free to members. 4. The affairs of the Society shall be adminis- tered by a president, vice-presidents, and a working committee of 16 members, and the Secretary and Treasurer, to be elected at the annual general meeting. 5. A sub-committee with the president, vice- presidents, and secretary shall determine the con- ditions in which entries shall be made, and arrange the time, mode, and terms of issue of the herd book. 6. The secretary shall give a certificate to be owner of every animal entered which shall be valid and sufficient uutil the next volume of the herd book is published. 7. Any person dissatisfied with the decision of the committee as to the admission or exclusion of an animal from the herd book may appeal to the general annual meeting, whose decision shall be final. 8. The committee may hold meetings at such times and as they may think fit, and any vacancy on the committee may be filled up at the general meeting. 9. The general annual meeting shall be held alternately in North and South Wales to receive the report of the committee, and to audit the treasurer's accounts, such general meeting to be fixed by the general committee. Extraordinary meetings may be convened by notice being given to the secretary, signed by not less than seven members in case of any matter requiring investi- gation, 10. No rule shall be altered except at a general annual meeting, and two-thinds of the members present at such meetiug must be in fa.\ our of the proposed alteration. Notice of any such altera. tion must be lodged with the secretary 21 days before the general meeting, and specified in the notice for advertisement calling the general meeting. 0 0 Professer Winter, of the University College of Wales, Bangor, agreed to write a pamphlet setting forth the advantages of the Welsh Black Cattle for the purpose of export, as well as for the home markets, with the assistance of the principal mem- bers from North and South Wales. The question of providing a list of judges to be submitted to the Royal, Bath and West and Southern Counties Show, and the various shows throughout the Principality for the purpose of judging Welsh Cattle, was left to stand over until the annual meeting.
ST. DAVID'S FLOWER-SHOW..
ST. DAVID'S FLOWER-SHOW. To the Editor of the c. County Echo." Sir,—Will you kindly allow me a small space in your paper to call the attention of friends to the above little show, which has been success- fully held for many successive years at St David's and which has proved a benefit to all competi- tors who take interest in the art of gardening and the cultivation of flowers and plants gener- ally. Indeed, the show has given rise to such keen competition and no little feeling that, at the present time, some of the competitors pass each other on the street without exchanging the time of day. Further, it is rumoured that John Barleycorn" played havoc with a garden by cutting the leeks clean away, thus spoiling the owner's chances of showing the Welsh emblem at the show when the time comes. Means ought to be taken to find out whether the mischief has been committed by a competitor, and if so, the person should be debarred from competition. A man who refused to supply another with plants the other day was called names not given him at baptism. I say let the show be held so that every competitor is given a fair chance, and if anyone violates the rules suspend him from showing for the next five years.—Yours, etc., A WELL-WISHER,
IDINAS CROSS.
I DINAS CROSS. Looting Lobsters.—Last week some ne- farious person or persons looted the lobster pots placed in the vicinity of Pwllgwaelod. Whoever they were their method of extract- ing the lobsters from the pots was very clumsy indeed. They not only took the fish (if any were there), but cut the pots open o, with a knife, thus rendering them useless. This act certainly shows a lamentable lack of knowledge of lobster pots by the purloiners whoever they may be. Further, they must have possessed a boat in order to reach the places, so that the fishermen have a pretty good idea of the thieves' identity. A strict lookout will be kept in future, and the wrong-doer blought to book. The depravity of some people is amazing. They little think of the loss their wanton destructiveness en tails to those who obtain part of their liveli- hood by lobster-fishing. Scbolastic.-On Monday last H.M. In- spector Mr Bancroft visited the Board School and expressed himself highly pleased with all he saw. A Fine PorpOlse.- The North Pembroke- shire coast would seem to have been visited last week by some denizens of the deep that rarely venture so near. Mr Thomas Davies, Cwmyreglvvys, on Saturday last caught a porpoise five feet long in his net. At Good- wick it is reported that a sea! was left stranded on Friday last. Departure.—The Rev D C Jones, of the City Welsh Chapel, London, returned on Saturday last after faithfully carrying out the funeral arrangements of his deceased friend, Mr John Meyler. Mr Jones hopes to return for his usual holidays in August next, at Tyllwyd. A Dinasite Abroad. — Capt Gronow, of Garden Terrace, Dinas, commander of the fine R.M.S. "Guatemala," has, according to the 14 Chilian Times and another newspaper (illustrated), had the responsibility of convey- ing in his steamer some very distinguished personages from Callao to Mollendo. Ou April 12th the President of the Republic, Mr Manuel Candamo, accompanied by his wife, by his daughters Teresa and Maria, and by more than 500 functionaries and distinguished persons, who filled six carriages, went to Callao. In this port it was necessary to close the docks, owing to the crush of people who crowded to greet the Chief Magistrate. Mr Candamo immediately went on board of the British steamer 44 Guatemala," which conveyed him to Mollendo. From thence he took a train to Arequipa, where he transfered the supreme command tothesecond Vice-president. As soon as he went on board, the 44 Guatemala hoisted the Presi- dent's insignia, which was saluted by the bat- teries and by the men-of-war in the bay. The I Guatemala announced her departure at 4 p m. by firing off the customary shot, which the I Chelaco replied to by a salute of 21 gnnp. The diplomatic corps and many high functionaries accompanied the President on board. In the illustrated journal are several very clear photographs of the party on board the 4 Guatemala,' in one, the embarkation, is shown Capt Gronow following the President up the companion way. St Brynach's.—On Sunday evening last the Rev Huthwaite, M.A., of London, preached an admirable sermon at St Bryn- ach's Church, in English, before a large con- gregation The rev gentleman is on a visit 1- 1 L, with Mrs Huthwaite, his mother, at Pencuwc. The Last Sad Rites — Not for many a long day have the inhabitants had occasion to at- tend obsequies to the same extent as during the latter end of last week and the beginning of this. As was stated in our last issue the mortal remains of the late Mr John Meyler, of Erith, were conveyed from Goodwick to Soar lhll, the residence of the deceased's mother, followed by vehicles, mourners, aud sympathisers. A very singular coincidence occured in connection with the deceased by the demise on Thursday last of Miss Elizabeth Ann Jones, the Island farm, and who was engaged to be married to the deceased Mr Meyler. For some months Miss Jones had not been very well, and she was in a very critical state of health at the time of the death of Mr Meyler. May be the sad news depressed her somewhat. On the day of her demise the Revs LI Griffiths and D C Jones visited the Island with the object of impart- ing gome information, but the young woman was unconscious on their arrival, and she passed away in the ministers' presence, from goitre. On Friday afternoon last the funeral of Mr John Meyler took place at Ramah, the buriai ground of the C.M. Chapel. From every part of the district came mourners and sympathisers in conveyances, and there was a very large concourse to follow the remains to the grave. At the house the Rev J Williams, rector of Dinas, read-a portion of Scripture, and the Rev Ll Griffiths, prayed. The Rev D C Jones preached from the first verse of the 103 Psalm, which deceased had previously chosen. It was a verse he learnt in Sunday School at Dinas when a boy, so that this fact lent appropriateness to the choice. On the Saturday evening before he passed away the Rev D C Jones was with him, and it was then he handed the text to him with the desire which was fulfilled. Mr Jones mentioned in his remarks that one thing in pariicuUr he could not help noticing, that was the presence that day of all relatives and friends the deceased had named to him as desiring their attendance. It was very singular, too, that they had come without invitation. Further appropriite references were made to the deceased and which were listened to with very close attention. At the grave side the Rev J \V Maurice and the Rev George Morgan, Tyben, gave addresses, and the Rev J Evans, Gideon, offered prayer. Hymns were sung with much fervour botn at tne housi and the graveside, and the mournful throng was greatly moved. Among the mourners were Mrs Meyler (mother), Miss Meyler (sister). Capt Harries, J.P. (unci.), Capt Harries, Castle Stores (relative), and many others. Never has so large and more mournful gathering been seen at Ramab. The coffin was of beautifully polished oak, and the plate was suitably inscribed with the deceased's name and age. Mr Dewi Harries assisted with the local arrangements. t, On Sunday last arrived from St David's the hearse and other vehicles containing the relatives of the deceased Miss Jones, daughter of Air and Mrs Jones, The Island, who passed away on Thursday,at the age of 29. At 9 o'clock on Monday morning last the cortege, consisting of the hearse and several conveyances, started on its journey to St David's where deceased was born, and where, at the cemetery, the interment took place. With the hearse were the near relatives and the Rev L! Griffiths, Mr G Davies, of Garn, and Messrs John and David Thomas. A short service was held at the Island at 8.30 by the Revs LI Griffiths and J. Evans, Gid- eon. The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Jones (father and mother) Mrs Symmons and Miss Jones (sisters); Messrs 0 and J Jones (brothers); Mrs Roberts, Treleddin (aunt) Mr Davies, Clergyf«vya (uncle) Miss L, Davies, Clegyrfwya (cousin); Mr Lewis, Rhoson (uncle) Mrs Stevens, St David's (aunt) Miss Stevens, St David's (cousin). When approaching the Cathedral City at nearly three o'clock, the procession was met by numerous sympathisers on foot and in vehicles, and which joined the procession as it entered the city. At the C M. Chapel the coffiin was gently borne into the sacred pre- cints, where a service was conducted by the following, viz Revs LI Griffiths, Dinas; L T Jones, St David's and Johns, Beaumaris, Anglesey. After the service came a hymn, and the coffin containing the remains were reverentially borne from the chapel to the cemetery, where service was conducted by the Revs T E Ellis, St David's, reading a portion P, of Scripture, the Revs Jones and Griffiths gave short addresses, and Rev Johns offered prayer. Hymos were fervently sung by the very large gathering, and the proceed- ings concluded. It may be mentioned that Mr and Mrs Jones and family, have been at the Island for several years, coming there from David's. Pulpit Reference.—On Sunday evening last the Rev T Lamb, Gethsemane Chapel, preached at Brynhenlian Chapel and in the course of an able sermon based on a verse of the 12th chapter of Hebreus, he made touching reference to the two deceased who were faithful members of Brynhenlbn Chapel. There was a numerous congregation.
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HERE AND THERE. A G.W R. Acquisition —It would seem that the Great Western Railway Company intend keeping ahead of all others in respect to equipment. One of the latest triumphs of engineering skill is to be found at the Great Western Railway works at Swindon, where an ingenious contrivance for giving a loco. ( mctive its trial trip without leaving the scene of its construction is in operation. The features of the testing plant is that the engine, after being placed on the machine, runs on wheels fitted with tyres which correspond to the tread and section of the permanent way. A clever breaking arrange- ment secures a representation of the difficul- ties encountered in running on the metals, and all the tests usually made on a trial trip can be conducted inside the works with all the appliances at hand. The dangers of a breakdown and subsequent blocking of the main line are thus obviated, and the work of experimenting is simplified. This machine.is the invention of the locomotive superintendent Mr J G Churchward, and is said to be the only one in Europe, More Cruelty.—At the Bradford Court a butcher named Riley was sent to prison for six weeks without the option of a fine for placing a pig into scalding water before it was dead For the prosecution it was explained to the Bench that if a pig was put into scalding water before it was dead it was more valuable to the butcher, who, in order to get a small pecuniary profit, subjected the animals to inhuman torture. Agricultural Co-operation.- Accordiala to the remarks of a London daily, local agricul- turist co-operatera might well pride them- selves on being co-operators. It says We should hear less about agricultural depression if British farmers would take a hint from the Continent or Ireland, and try co-operation. The Agricultural Organisation Society, which exists for the purpose of teaching far- mers how to help themselves on the co-oper- ative principle, deserves the widest sympathy and support. After three years' work it is able to point to 73 affiliated societies which it has helped to found. G.W.R. Dividend Prospects.—The Great Western Railway Company will show a total increase compared to June, 1903, approxi- mating to XIOO,000 but this wiil partly result from the receipts of some of the lines absorbed since that date, the most important being the Ely Valley Railway. The general London Stock Exchange expectation is a dividend of 4 per cent on the Ordinary Stock, an increase of per cent on the first balf of 1903. The Great Western on its South \Val?s branches has doubtless benefited by the increased shipments of steam coal; but this has been balanced by the reduction in the bituminous and authracite section. The War.—The Japanese have now on the scene of operations at Port Arthur 298,000 men, including 72 squadrons of cav. airy and 375 field, 228 mountain, and 232 siege guns. Mr Egerton Allen.-At a well-attended meeting held in the Public-hall, Tenby, it w s unanimously decided to present Mr C F Egerton Allen, J.P. P. for the Pem- broke and Haverfordwest Boroughs), with a testimonial in recognition of his many years of public service to the town of Tenby in particular and the county of Pembroke in general, the form to take that of a purs9 of money and an illuminated address. A strong committee was appointed to make the neces- sary arrangements. The subscription list remains open until June 30th,and the presen- tation will be made publicly during the second week in July. A sum of over twenty guineas was subsetioed in the room
MOYLGROVE.
MOYLGROVE. Obituary.—On Saturday morning the death took place cf Mr John Griffiths, farmer at his residence, Havod Grove, Mcylgrove, at the age of 87. The deceased has four sons clergymen—Rev J M Griffiths, vicar of Llansamlet Rev B P Griffiths, vicar of Goldengrove Rav D Griffiths, vicar of Mathry, Pem. and Rev J Griffiths, vicar | of Hutton's Abo, Yorkshire.
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• Retirement of Capt. Ottley. Owing to the important appointment of Capt Ottley, R.N., to the high position of Naval member of the permanent secretariat of the National Defence Committee that gentle- man has written to the chairman of the Pem- brokeshire Unionists Committee (Mr Marley Sampson), as follows Sealyham, Wolf's Castle, 4th June, 1904. My DEAR SAMSON,—I have just received a telegram from the Admiralty to say that my appointment as naval member of the Per- manent Secretariat of the Defence Committee may be now officially announced. The con- dition imposed by his Majesty's Government that I should withdraw from my Parliamentary candidature is undeniably a sad disappoint- ment to me but I am quite clear that it is my duty to "go where I am ordered," and, therefore, I must, with the deepest regret, abandon my political connection with Pem- broke Boroughs. I fear it is improbable that the exigencies of the service will permit of my attending the meeting of the Conservative Council to be held on June 29th at Pembroke Dock but I will do so if it can possibly be arranged. Probably, in the meantime it will be well to lose no time in making known to the electors this change of plans, and I should be glad if you will kindly publish this letter at such time as seems fit. I cannot close this letter without an ex- pression of my deep sense of the help and support I have experienced from your kindly offices as chairman of the Conservative Committee, and I beg you to accept my most hearty thanks. The new work upon which I am entering will, doubtless be engrossing and arduous but it is something to feel that I shall have the good wishes of so many kind friends with me. I shall watch my successor's fight with a keen interest and I believe, from all I have seen here, that the good cause of the Union will triumph once more in Pembroke Boroughs. —Believe me, my dear Samson, yours very faithfully, C. L. OTTLEY.
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Welsh Breach of Promise,—Miss Mary James (27), of Fron, Penilwyn, near Aber- ystwyth, was awarded X400 damages against Mr J Rees Thomas, Brysgaga, for breach of promise of marriage. Defendant was father of plaintiff's chiid for which an order had been previously made for 3s 6d per week. Defendant did not appear.
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Only One Second between Time and Eternity, and-" SOME time ago a wealthy Company Promoter was, with several friends, taking a short cut along a portion of the Highland Railway ne&r Grantown, where there is a very deep and almost perpendicular cutting, a very sharp curve, and (ex- cept for a goat or a monkey) no possible egress within fully a hund red yards. The party con- sisted of four gentlemen and three ladies. When about half way through the cutting they were overtaken by a railway porter who, almost breathless with haste, informed them that by running they had just time to get clear of the cutting before the express due at that epot at 3.39i passed. Each member of the party instantly consulted his or her watch—all valuable gold ones-but no two of them agreed, nor did any of them agree with that of the railway porter. My friend felt sure the porter was wrong, and tried to assure his friends that there was plenty of time and u no need to hurry," but the railway porter was obdurate and implored the party to run for their lives, himself setting a brilliant example. Seeing the porter sprinting hard, the ladies took fright and followed, and instantly the whole party were running as if the express were at their heels. And so it was The last of the party had just rolled over into a ditch at the end of the cutting when the express thundered past. The escape was so narrow (not one second of time) that the ladies fainted, and for, perhaps, the first time in his life, the Company Promoter uttered a prayer of thanksgiving, lie had lived a somewhat reck- less life, and as he afterwards explained to me, "It was only a second between time and eternity, and-" But he did not finish the sentence; he was evidently thinking of his previous life. But," I asked, how was it that only the porter's watch was correct ? I thought your watch was a very costly one." "Yes, so it was, I paid f,80 for it. But I offered it to the railway porter in exchange for his—a very ordinary looking silver watch—but would you believe it, he simply laughed at me, and exclaimed, Nae, nae, Sir Mine's a Benson. I dinna want ony o' yer rubbish I" And," added my friend, I can now say with the porter, 41 Mine's a Benson, direct from their Steam Factory on Ludgate Hill." Try our streaky, pea-fed breakfast bacon always reliible.-Fishguard Supply Stores.
Eisteddfod at Goodwick.
Eisteddfod at Goodwick. As was generally expected, the Goedwig Chapel on Friday evening last held a numer- ous and orderly audience, that paid close attention to the competitions in singing, re- citing and other useful accomplishments I which delight Cymric hearts, and elevate the i of the people. And if the entries were not as numerous as they might hTVO lweD, I the financial result is very encouraging, no less than £10 being handed over to the build- ing fund of Beracah Chapel, so that alter all, the chief objective was attained, much to the gratification of the faithful, enorgefcte few, who are determined, despite all obstacles, to raise a handsome new chapel on the site of the present Beracab. They may be sa^d to be imbued with the spirit ot that inspiring hymn by the butcher poet and scholar, Henry Kirke White Onward then to victory move More than conquerors ye shall prove Though opposed by many a foo, Christian soldiers onward go. Guided by the worthy pastor (the Rev J. D. Symtoons') prudence and benevolence the cause is a virtuous one. and commands the support of all who have the welfare of the place at heirt. It was nearly an hour after the advertised time when the proceedings were commenced, but Davies, Llangloft- an, gave on the pianoforte -1 WL-O"I buy my caller herrings," with variations, and in very able style. The adjudicators were: Music, j Mr W. D. Jenkins, A.C., Biimas;ton Hall, recitations, &c., Rev W. P. Jones, B, D. Fishguard prize bails Mrs Lewis (chemist), Fishguard. The active lion, secretary was Mr RW Lewis, Trenewydd, assisted by Mes-rsD Llewellyn (chemist), Capt A. G Lewis, D. II. Griffiths, John Miles and others. Mr W. S. Jenkins, as conductor, in his usual urbane manner, intioduced the chair- man, Mr Ed. Perkins, Peaysgwarne, wh,), in his characteristic, breezy style, said he had been chairman of all kinds of meetings, but the privilege of presiding at that eisteddfod c' overshadowed all others. He then went on to refer to the time-in 1742-of the firiit Calvinistic Methodist Association, attended by the Revs Howell Harries, Talgarth, and Daniel Rowlands, of Llangeitho, the founders. Methodism commenced like many other relig- ious sects, with religious impulse, They usually started poor enough,then got wealthy, then corrupt (itHighLer). He hoped Metho- dists would not develupe the last named, yet he had his doubts on the point, for they found some of the most implacable persecutors of the Mother Church amo g their. It was a great pity and quite unjustifiable because the children ot Israel returned from captivity, in building the walls of Jerusalem, had their swords slung to their girdles, not, however, to use against their brethren, but against the common enemy. The difference in the various methods of the sects to day was so infinitesmal that they might pull along as one family. Rites and ceremonies count.ed for nothing, compared with the one great under- lying principle of Christianity. It mattered nothing that one thought the only way to 6 salvation was by immersion, that another sprinkled, while another held out the right hand of fellowship, all of which were trivial and ceremonial at best. He deprecated the prevailing habit common among religious denominations, of misrepresenting the Mother Church, and he hoped that when new Bera- cah was built, it would be conducted on the lines of the old Methodists—the tolerance of His Kingdom on earth (applause), and that there would be no picking holes in each others coats. In conclusion he paid a com- pliment to their conductor, and gave an apt quotation from Dr Watts' hymns. PRO G LTA M ME. After a few reciprocative observations from Mr Jenkins that gentleman called the first item, solo for children under 10 years, Jesus Only." Miss Howells, Main-street, assumed her position as accompanist of the eisteddfod, carrying out her duties to the most pleasing satisfaction of all present. Four entered,three of whom were mites ot misses, but so well did each give the solo that delighted auditors eagerly offered additional prizes, so that there was one for each competitor, 1, Gladys Evans, Manorowen Mill; 2, May Rees Harries, Lower Fishguard 3, Lizzie M. Miles, 4, Beatrice Evans, Mill. Recitation, "Street of By and By," for children under 12 years. The winner proved one of a talented family of reciters, Miss Jenkins, Gwaun House, Fishguard, and third daughter of Mr W. S. Jenkins. Prize bags, Mr T. Lewis, on behalf of his wife, whom he regretted to say was too ill to be present, said that seven bags were entered, all of which were really excellent specimens of needlework, elegant in quality and many of them artistic in design. He assured them that the adjudication had been given conscien- tiously, strengthened by the opinions of others capable of discriminating in such matters. Everyone was of more value than the amount of the award offered, but the most meritorious were, 1, Miss Mabel Williams, Goedwig Villas, Goodwick; 2, Miss M. A. Richards, Jubiloe Terrace, Fishguard. mi Solo for children under 14 years. There's a light in the window." In this competition the entrants were all very good, and an extra prize was given by the Chairman, 1, Blodwen Evans, Manorowen Mill; 2, May Rees Harries. 3, Leah Cornock, Main-street, Fishguard. Recitation, "Moses," in Welsh. There were several entries for this rather tryiug piece, but the youngest competitor won, Miss Sarah Jenkins, TreSissilt-fach, Llanwnda. Soprano solo, "Neges y Blodeuyn, Several names were called, but none responded. Of love letters there were quite a number, the readi ng of them exciting some interest, the winner proved Mr Nath Evans, grocor, West- street, Fishguard, whom the adjudicator char- acterised as an old hand at the business. Quartette, Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon." Two parties entered, one from Pencaer and the other from Fishguard. Both sang with some merit. 1, Pencaer party, as follows, Mrs Vittle, Miss Lewis, Trenewydd, and Mr Arthur Davies and Mr T. Griffiths, Goodwick. Six questions as follows: Who was the wis- est man the oldest; M.P. for Pembrokeshire; President of the Transvaal; County Councillor for Llanwnda, and the hero of Trafalgar. Four entered, three of which, Messrs Arthur Davies, Lewis Evans, and Tom Griffiths, tied, having answered correctly. The deciding question resulted in favour of Mr Tom Griffiths, who was awarded the prize. Solo for persons over 50 years, 44 Diniweid- rvvydd, from the C.M. hymn book. Two veterans entered, viz., Messrs Tom Eynon, cooper, Fishguard, and Walter George, shoe- maker, Henner Cross. In this competition, the committee might well have given a second prize, because both worthies gave evidence of close attention to their work. It was one of those competitions which ere long will be im- possible, and as being reminiscent of a style r, Puritanical in its character, a style that must inevitably wane with the tide of years. There was little to choose in the two, except that the winner, Mr Eynon, was the more vigorous of voice, if not so quietly devotional as Mr George. Reading music at first sight proved very in- teresting indeed, the test being sufficient to catch the unwary napping. However, out of the several entries the prize fell to Miss Lewis, Trenewydd, who shewed no ordinary aptness and she fully earned the award. In the tenor solo, 44 Rwy'n myn'd," an array of amateurs entered, and it was clearly evi- dent that most of them had to feel their way. Mr Arthur Davies proved the winner. Baritone solo, Bryniau aur fy ngwlad," renewed the interest, and Mr Wm. Morris, Taibach, Llanwnda, won. A very good voice, but not so carefully used as it might have been. Most of them did not bring out the spirit of the piece. Impromptu speeches are invariably prolific of merriment. Four entered the competition on the subject of early rising. The winner, Mr Tom Griffiths, like most people, found it difficult to rise with the lark, but as his bara chaws depended on it, he had no alternative but to rise early. Without doubt the choicest gem of the evening was the eisteddfod song by Mr Nath Evans, grocer, Fishguard. lie gave "Baner ein Gwlad," with that artistic merit which distinguishes high-class from the mediocre, for he used his very fine voice to something approaching perfection. His kindness met with overwhelming appreciation, and the aud- ience would gladly have listened to further numberrs by the very meritorious vocalist. Writing music by ear attracted the amateurs, but Miss S. L. Lewis, Trenewydd, like her sister in the sight test, was by far the easiest winner. The juvenile choir test piece was a distinct success. The selection was 44 Milwyr Iesu," and the choristers were under 16 years of age and numbered sixteen. Mr D. Hughes Griffiths, monumental mason, was the able conductor, and his sweet vocalists possessed quality of voice and style that won for them not only the prize, but, the hearty plaudits of a delighted audience. They could not do better than continue their efforts in the same direction, for there are few items in any pro- gramme so winning as choral singing by child- ren. Miss Jenkins, of Drim, that ever faith- ful and generous supporter of Beracah, had the greatest difficulty imaginable in facing the audience for the few moments that were occu- pied in decorating the painstaking conductor with the prize bag and its contents. Gladly would the good soul have contributed the amount twice over to have been spared the ordeal which her good deeds entitled her to endure. Both investress.and conductor were heartily and deservedly cheered. When the chief choral was called the hour had grown rather late, and most of the mature section of the congregation had wended their homeward way. Those who tarried were given a treat by the Goodwick choir under the baton of Mr Arthur Davies. The tune was Aberystwyth," words, Beth sydd i mi yn y byd," one of those Welsh hymns that are rendered in the chapels with such whole-heart- ed fervour by the congregations. It was a fitting finale to a programme of items almost entirely devotional throughout. The render- ing was very steady, blending and tempo good, the prize being well deserved. After the formal investment had been made, the Rev J. D. Symmons, the earnest and devoted pastor of Beracah, thanked everyone who had assisted that evening; the adjudicators, accompanist, chairman, conductor, secretary, ticket-collec- tors, and last but by no means least, the dea- conate at Goedwig for lending the chapel that evening. Goodwick was not well provided with buildings of the kind for public meetings, and they were very thankful for the lend of that chapel. Mr W. S. Jenkins acknowledged the vote, and the pleasant proceedings terminated.
Nodion o Rhondda Fach.I ---I
Nodion o Rhondda Fach. Cynhaliodd Bedyddwyr rhan uchaf y Cwm eu cymanfa ganu yn ddiweddar, o dan nawdd eglwysi Maerdy Nazareth, Blaenllechau Salem Newydd, Fcrndale; Horeb, Tylorstown; a Hermon, Pontygwaith. Cafwyd cymanfa ar- dderchog, o dan arweiniad yr arweinydd enwog, Mr W. Thomas, Treorci. Yr oedd y "tide" wedi codi yn uchel. Diau fod y mawl wedi esgyn yn gymeradwy i glustiau yr "Hwn sydd yn cyfaneddi yn moliant Israel." Cynhaliodd Horeb, ychydig cyn hyny, ei chvfarfodvdd blynvddol. Y cenhadon oeddent v Parchedigion D. M. Morgan, Cross Hands, a C. Reed, Abercarn. Yr oedd y brodyr ar eu huchelfanau yn cyhoeddu'r Ddwyfol Genadwri. Mae'r eglwys ieuangc hon yn hynod lewyrchus o dan weinidogaeth wlithog y Parch Jason James. Bu ein parchus weinidog ffwrdd ar ei holidays yn ddiweddar. Mae wedi dychwelyd a iechyd yn dawnsio ar ei ruddiau. Cawsom yn ei absenoldeb y fraint o glywed y Parch Benjamin Davies, Porth (gwreiddiol o dref enwog Abergwaun). Er ei fod yn hen yr oedd yn hynod fachgenaidd o ran ei teddwl a i ysprvd, a theimlem ei fod vn lleraru megys o ymylon byd arall. Diolch i Dduw am gadw rhai o'r hen fechgyn yn golofnau b\ w ar y maes. Mae r lie hwn yn cyflym gynjddi, olwynion masnach yn chwyrnelli; pwll newydd yn cael ei agor; tai newyddfon yn cael eu codi; maes eang felly i garedigion Iesu I la.funo n llu, ac o ddyfru, er dvrchafu'r lie drwy ei grefyddoli. H. MORGAN (Tylorydd).