The County Echo

Fishguard Parish Council, Mr B. G. Llewhelin [resided at the usral ->nthly jneetkg cf the Fishguard Parish I-.uncil on Tuesday evening last. Also {'re- cent Capt T Evans and D M Symmon3, M essrs W J Vaughan, E J Radford, L Evans, C E Slocouibe, D llees, D Cornock, J R Richards, E Da-ies, (Lower Town), M B T Maurice and D Morgan (Brodog), and the clerk (Mr A J Hodges). RErOlvT Rf; PATHWAY. Capt T Evans reported that the Main- street pathway had been made and looked very well.-The Chtjiruian asked if there was a rerort in respect of the retaining wall at Penrallt. Capt Evans No, I know nothing of that. [ Capt Symmona We have not. been tbere. Mr Vaughan They were to have called a meeting. Capt T. Evans: No one has been there; what is the use of us claiming property like that is ? F Chairman said that since there was no re- port they should let the matter drop. Mr Radford We have met twice in suc- cession to hear what the special committee had to report, and I think that, irrispective of any personal feeling individual members may have on the matter, it is the iiity of the committee to report to this council if they are unwilling then appoint someone else to carry out the orders of the council. — Capt Evans Right Capt Symmons Probably, many of you present don't understand the matter, but I can give a little of the history of that path- way. Thomas Cornock bas extended his pre- mises about 16 feet on the common land then he built a dry wall which is now com- mencing to fall down. Albert Furlong has built a wall on the rounding where the pig- stye was. Why should we protect Coruock's wall ?-To a question when the General Pur- poses Committee was appointed to meet, the Clerk replied at the last meeting,two month's back, and it was resolved that each committee appoint its own convener. Mr Vaughan moved that the matter be allowed to drop.— Mr Rees seconded and it was carried. STANDING ORDERS. Mr Vaughan observed that the committee had met the previous evening, the members L being Messrs W L Williams, E J Radford, J R Richards and himself, and made several alterations which he now read. Mr Radford seconded and opined that the alterations would facilitate the business of the Council in many i,espects.-Cairied nem con.—Mr L Evans asked why the standing ciders were not enforced at the time tin y were issued, and Mr Vaughan replied that they were never adopted. Chairman That was in 181)4. LOWER TOWN WATER CIBTEKN. Mr Rees drew attention to the state of the water cistern at the bottom of Lower Town hill, and moved that the Parish Council go to the expense of repairing it. Mr Cornock asked what was the nature of the complaint respecting the water supply. Mr Vaughan said that the mover had only heard complaints. The fact was the tap had been pulled out because the people had to wait so long for the filling of their cans. They had no water at all. Capt Symmons How many of the inhabit- ants of Lower Town depend on that supply very few. There used to be a shoot there. Mr Edward Davies explained that a large number of the Lower Town inhabitants were having their water supply from the tank in question, and he urged that it be put right without delay. Mr Vaughan said he had mentioned the matter to the Inspector, and he would second Mr Rees' motion that the tank be repaired.— Mr Radford asked if the tank were private property; if so, he would move that it be handed over to the Council before they would take steps to repair it. The Chairman pointed out there was no committee in connection with the tank and there was no question of handing anything over to the Council which had been provided by public subscriptions. Mr Richards said that the shoot was on parish ground. The cistern was beyond re- pair as it had holes through its bottom. It had been there for the last ten years he suggested a new one to hold treble the water of the old one. The Chairman suggested that no expense be incurred in view of the possibility of the Water Company taking their main down to Lower Town. Eventually Mr Rees withdrew his proposition, and Mr Richards'amendment to supply a new and larger cistern was seconded by Mr Cornock and carried. BILLS. The following bills were passed for pay. ment :—Mr B Thomas for winding of town clock, £ 2 10s; Mr J C Evars for painting seats, two sign boards, and making new pole on Tower Hill, Yl 9*5 election expenses, f8 16s lOd, half of which was paid by the District Council.-Alr J R Richards asked if all the bills were handed in as he understood that two others were to be delivered, one for the cost of a new suit, and another for a lady's costume, both of which, it was said, had been ruined by paint (laughter). Capt Evans moved, and Mr D Morgan seconded, that the bills as read be passed. 0 NO SUNDAY CONCERTS. Mr Hodges read the following letters on the question of holding sacred concerts on Penslade on Sundays The Vicarage, Fishguard. Dear Sir,—I shall be much obliged if you will kindly bring to the notice of your council a case which I have taken the deepest inter- est in for many years, and which I believe the people of Fishguard have much at heart, viz., the sanctity of Sunday as a day of mental and physical rest. May I through you, Sir, express a strong hope that the Parish Council will not allow Penslade to be used on Sundays as a place to hold mectingslipon or concerts of any kind, and that the permission you have rightly giv- en to a party of uiinsticls will be withheld if they attempt to give any kind of entertain- ments on Sunday.. My only excuse for venturing to intrude on the Parish Council is this, that I believe I am resounding and expressing the views and opinions of the vast majority of the parishion- ers of Fishguard. Trusting you will grant me this favour.—I beg to remain, Yours obediently, WM. EVANS, Vicar of Fishguard. Main-st., Fisbguard, Deas Sir,—At a largely attended meeting of worshippers at Mormon Chapel on Sunday evening a resolution was passed urging the Parish Council to pass a bye-law jjrohibiting the holding of any meetings or assemblies on the Lords Day on Penslade, or on any of the common land belonging to the Parish of Fish- guard.—Cn behalf of Hermon Church, WM. JAMES, Secretary. Mr Radford said that as there was no mention of Sunday performances in the Pierrots' application he should move that the letters be allowed to be on the table. He I failed to sec why the question should be brought up at all. Mr Maurice Did they say au) thing at all about sacred concerts in their application ?— Chairman No. Clerk: No mention -in any of their letters to the holding of Sunday con- certs. Mr Richaids uuderstocd the Council had power to put a stop to the performances at aiiv tini, Mr Vaughan: We cannot stop meetings; it is public property. Mr Radford observed that the reason he objected was because one of the resolutions was so sweeping-.—Mr Maurice seconded Mr Radford's resolution. Mr Rees moved «n amendment that the Council refuse to allow Sunday performances. Capt Evans seconded, as he did not believe in anything of the kind on Sundays, especially if they were anything like that given at the Temperance Hall on a recent Sunday. Mr L Evans understood there were similar resolutions passed at the Tabernacle and Pen towr, but did not know why they had not reached the Council and given effect. Per- haps there were representatives from those chapels present ? Mr Edward Davies said that a resolution of protest against Sunday concerts had been passed at the Tabernacle, but he could not understand why it bad not been sent to the council. He appealed to the couccil to op- pose so-called Sunday sacred concerts in the town. Mr David Morgan explained that Capt Howells bad been deputed to convey to the Council the resolution passed at Pentowr, that no Sunday concerts of any kind be per. mitted. The amendment that no Sunday conceits of any kind be permitted was then put to the meeting and carried unanimously. In reply to the Cleik as to whether he should acknowledge the letters, Mr Richards said it would appear in the 41 Echo which would answer the purpose, this was en- dorsed by Mr Vaughan. URBAN POWERS. Mr Radford gave notice of motion as follows That if: view of the desirability of securing urban district powers for Fishguard at the eailiest possible moment, and in conse- quence of the delay caused by the action of the County Council in refusing our first application, a fresh sab-committee be appoint- ed to re-consider and report on the proposed area, and that application be made forthwith to the County Council for a fresh eLquiry," WHERE IS THE BALANCE. Mr Maurice asked for the whereabouts of the balance of the funds collected several years ago for the purpose of erecting a fountain and lamp on the Square.—Capt T. Evans In the bank.—The Chairman ex- plained that the Council had no power in the matter. BRIDGE. Capt Symmons drew attention to the need of a footbridge across a stream in the Slade on a pathway leading to the Mill, and asked if the Council cou!d not get a bridge across. What was the use of pathways, he asked, if they ceuld not cross the stream to which they led ? He moved that the Parish Council provide a bridge,—Mr Rees seconded. Mr Vaughan refuted the Council's right to place a bridge at the spot mentioned. The former bridge bad been put there by the owners of the Mill, though they had allowed the public to uw it. Capt Symmons said there was no gutter there at all before the drainage was carried out. Mr Vaughan said that his father granted permission to put a bridge there to cross the water from the ponds. He had no desire to be arbitrary about the matter, but he main- tained the Council had no right, and it was necessary that he should maintain his rights in case he should require to re-build C, the existing structure, and if he allowed the Council to act it would predjudice his interests. The Chairman suggested the General Pur- poses Committee meet Mr Vaugban on the spot and determiue a course. Mr Maurice suggested that Mr Vaughan give his sanction, and Mr Richards said they should first find out whether it be parish property or not,—Ultimately, the lesolution that the Council erect a footbridge was carried. THE DRAINAGE QUESTION. The Clerk read a communication from the Clerk to the District Council which was accompanied by the following resolution passed at the District Council, and which the District Council directed him to forward to the Par- ochial Committee: That the question of the Fishguard drainage be referred to the Fish- guard Parochial Committee asking them to at I once to formulate an ellicient scheme for the drainage of the place as the matter will admit of no further delay, and that unless they do so immediately the District Council will take the matter up." The Chairman said he was under the im- pression that the resolution was the outcome of the Medical Officer's report. He believed there was more filth at the backs of the houses where no drainage existed than on Penslade. One tiling he regretted was that they had no sanitary inspector at the present time. They all, of course, regretted the indisposition of Mr Francis, but they ought certainly to have someone to act until he recovered. Mr Vaughan explained that he moved the resolution referred to because the District Council had thought to take the matter out of the hands of the Parochial Committee entirely. It was not due altogether to the Medical Officer's report, but in consequence of a letter from the Local Government Board in respect to a visit, sometime ago, of Dr Wheaton, Local Government Board Inspector, and the recommendations then made by him, and which they, as a committee, had not yet carried out. He (Mr Vaughan) thought It to the interests of the town to carry out an efficient scheme as quickly as possible. The District Council wished to limit them to one month, but he pleaded that circumstances would not permit them coming to a conclusion in that time. <In reference to Inspector Francis he might say that he was re-appointed for six months only. At the end of that period there would be another appointment, probably two, one for the north and the other for the south. Mr Morgan referred to building sites in West-street, Fishguard, which were too small for cesspools and they could not get the plans passed owing to the absence of a main drain to connect the pipes with.—Replying to the Chairman Mr Morgan said that the sites in question were 74 feet instead of 100 feet. He knew of many sites having been bought for building upon, but the lack of drainage pre- vented the work proceeding, and he would urge on the committee to devise a scheme as soon as possible. The Chairman reiterated that the drainage had been delayed owing to the delay in ob- taillilig urban powers. Mr Vaughan moved that the meeting stand adjourned until Monday next, in order to consider the scheme. Mr Richards seconded and it was agreed that the committee meet at the usual hour. Mr "N aughan added to the resolution that the Clerk ask the Medical Officer of Health to attend. There were various schemes which could be adopted, viz., septic tanks, running out pipes to sea, &c., but they must have an efficient one. The matter touched upon by Mr Morgan they would require advice upon. Mr Morgan suggested a Parish Meeting be z, called, but Mr Vaughan said the powers had ¡ been delegated to the Parochial Committee. Mr Rees said they had been dilly-dallying for five years now, and if they had stuck to the laying of pipes from the filter they would have been alright. The Chairman said it seemed to him a very important matter, and he thought they should meet and go over the ground themselves. Medical officer's had a monopoly, and the members did not express themselves in their presence to the extent they should. For in- stance, the septic tanks were suggested run- "9 ning out to sea with pipes, then joining into Goodwick alternately, and none had been finally selected. He repeated it was a very serious matter for Fishguard, and he thought it would be a very good thing to aproint the whole Council to go over the ground, particu- larly in respect to West-street. Mr Maurice propose:l they meet at six o'clock on Friday evening next by the Tem- perance Hall, for the purpose of going over the ground. This was agreed to.

NEWPORT, PEM Home Again.—The four lady cyclists who r, set off on tour more than a fortnight flgo arrived home on Tuesday of last week in the best-of health and spirits. They have cover- ed no less than 250 milps over all kinds of roads and' mountain parses. Snowdon was touched by them, but the ancient peak tiem- bled rot-it was not expected to. The fair cyclists have had a thriliing, palpitating trip, full of adventure and hair-breadth escapes There was plenty of hard work 'attending the journey, such as carrying their machines, bodily, over a mile of desert lald o'er cra. and torrent, so to speak. They explored the wilds of North Wales and da-ed the Devil's Bridge, near Aberystwyth. Ou the lawn aL Westend on Tuesday last more than half of the inhabitants of the ancient borough at- tended five o'clock soushong at the invitation of Mrs Capt Thomas and Mrs Sholton to celebrate the end of the cycling tour, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. Holidays.—Miss Lillian Evans, of Foun- tain House, arrived home on Tuesday after a prolonged visit to her uncle's home at Llan- wrtyd Wells, Ministerial.-—The Rev J. G. Morris was officiating at Rhosjcaerau on Sunday I&t.- The Rev D. J, Evans was also from home officiating. V isitatiün.-On Monday the Rev D J and Mrs Griffiths, of Cilrhcdin, visited the town and the rectory which, it is likely, will be their future home. They expressed pleasure with the ancient borough.—The fiev W H Davies, a former cut ate of the parish, was last week on a holiday visit, and took part in the service at the church on Sunday morning last, and conducted the evening service in the absence of the Missioner, the Rev J Jones, who conducted and preached at Dinas Parish Church, for the Rector who we regret was rather indisposed. The Rev W H Davies is better in health. Visitors.—Mr George Bo wen and family, are expected at Rock House this week. —Mrs I Reed and companion have left We!fi Id Grove.—Capt Tom and Mrs James (natives of Newport) are on a visit, from Cartiiff.-A family from Feryside is expected at Parrog this week.—The Rector of Dowlais is also expected. Lectures on Gardening.—The children and teaching staff of the school were es, ecially favoured during this week. Mr Pickard, the lecturer on horticulture, under the County Council, on Tuesday afternoon accompanied the children round the highways and bye- ways, puinting out the vaiious kinds of flora in quite an interesting manner. In the evening Mr Pickard addressed a large audience of the inhabitants,who were very much inter- ested in all the lectuier had to say on the sub- ject of so much interest to the people. Appointment.—Mr J. L Stokes, solicitor, ot Cardigan, was on Wednesday of last week, appointed Magistrate's Clerk, of Dudley, Staffs, out of sixty applicants,for the position. Mr Stokes' father was mayor of Dudley twenty-six years ago. During his stay in Cardigan, Mr Stokes made himself generally useful in many ways, and his departure will be felt by the large number of friends he had gathered round him, one and all of whom congratulate him on his appointment, which is worth X400 a year. Clouds have their silver linings. Scattered Rubbish.—Another visitor writes directing attention to the stream running down from the Mill through the middle of Z5 the town, and asking if visitor or any other of the community have noticed the rubbish- tipping which is pncticei in that part of the ancient borough. ZD Illness. Sympathy is iiie at the illness of Mr J G John, one of Mr George John's (GoldenLion) sons, who has undergone an oper- ation at Calcutfa. He is now on his way home and we trust the bracing air of his native place will hive the desired effect of lestoring him to full and vigorous health. From Sea.—Capt Joe Davies, Temple Terrace, chief mate,of the s.s. Greenjacket arrived on Tuesday evening for a holiday. Sairnon.-Perl)aps the best haul of any this season was made on Tuesday when! eleven very fine salmon were landed. Air Joseph Rees, Fishguard, was the pnrchiser. Regatta.—Mayor Felix presided at a meeting of the regatta committee on Friday Jast, when it was decided to hold the popu- lar annual event on August 10th next There were many 01 the committee present and the proceedings were distinctly favour- able to a Ycjry successful regatta. It should be mentioned that with some of the funds from the last event repairs are being carried out at Parrog by the Town Improvements Committee under the. direction of the Mayor, it is therefore, necessary that the subscribers give generously in order that the prize-list may be brought up to the usual standard. August is a month when most of the visitors are about the place so that the choice of date could scarcely be better. Castguards Remove.—The coastguards on Tuesday removed from Parrog to Mount Terrace, because of the better view obtained from the latter place. Obituary.—The Rev W. Davies, of Soar, Aberdare, who did on Sunday list, was a re- lative of Mrs Evans, Fountain House, and a native of Llanfyrnach, and brother to Mr Solomon Davies, of that place. Deceased was at one time a frequent visitor to New- port.

DINAS CROSS. Jericho Water Supply. -Plans for the conveyance of water from Capt Harries' field at Vron to Jericho, a distance of fifty yards, were submitted to the District Council, and approved of. Capt Harries has kindly given his consent, so that the long felt want at Jericho will be met at an early date. It has been argued that the good folk would not be happy if water were brought from the river Jordan. Maybe they prefer the sparkling stream from their native mountain, but at the same time, in vulgar parlance, the people have no objection to manufacturers consign- ing their goods-" to Jericho." Visitor.-On Saturday week last Dr James, the director of education to the Glamorgan- shire C unty Council, visited Dinas school, which he attended in his Loyhood days, and has since written a complimentary letter to the beadmaer on the efficiency of the school. The father of Dr James was for some years in the ministry at Dinas. Visitors.- At Believue, Capt and Mrs Harries and daughter, Cardiff Castle Ter- race. Mrs and Miss Miles. Birmingham. Jer- icho, Mr aud Mrs Bouam, Swansea, and Mrs Williams, Treherbert. Poplars, Mrs Griffiths and family, Treharris. Gardening Lectures.—As announced last w'ek Mr Pickard, of the Aberystwyth Uni versity, lectures in the Board School at 6 30 on Friday evening, and will probably visit the garden of Mr David Thomas, Smithfiaid. It is well-known that some of the gardens at Dinas are amoog the best cultivated of any on the coast, and some feeling is evidenced that the lecturer delivers three of the four lectures at Newport where, it is said, there is not a garden anything like equal to the one mentioned. Nevertheless the interest evinced in the lectures at both places is a sur-J sign that they are v^ry popular and, like Oliver Twist, there is a desire for more. Tab'jr.—A student (Mr Griffiths), of Ban- gor College, preached very ably at Tabor, on Monday evening last in aid of the College funds. Mr Griffiths is brother to the Rev R Griffi'hs, Bethabara.

Successful Career of a Fishguard Man. The "Holyhead Mail" for June 24th last contained the following very interesting article on the successful career of a Fishguard man: Captain Clay, commodore of the L. and N.-W. Railway fleet of steamers, and now in command of the magnificent twin-screw express steamer Scotia,' retires from the service next week. He was born in 1836 at Fishguard, and belongs to a very old and highly-respected family. His first experience of sea-faring life was when, as a lad of eleven, he was on board the Fame,' of Youghal, com- manded by his father, and carrying supplies of Indian corn and flour to Cork, Limerick, and Youghal, during the time of the distressing and heartrending Irish famine. During the Crimean campaign, Capt Clay was on board the 'Ulreka,' of Sunderland, which was employed by the Commissariat De- partment in carrying supplies and provisions from Constantinople to Balaclava, and during the two years he was thus engaged he was witness of many stirring and thrilling scenes of war. For 3U years, Capt Clay has done his duty in a manly and courageous way to the L. and N.-W. Railway Company. He was on the Greenore station for 10 years, and the first ship he captained on the L. and N.-W. service was the 'Admiral Morsom,' a paddle steamer, running to Dublin with passengers and cargo, which he took charge of in the year 1881. Since that date he has crossed the Irish sea over 13,000 times, and since 1873 has made the passage over 20,000 times, so that he has navigated the boats on the service almost 11 million miles. During his career he has had ontire charge over the lives of 1} million passengers, and Capt Clay is to be congratulated upon a record which can show entire immunity fron accidents of a serious nature. That this is so proves he is a man of iron nerve, cool-headed, and poss- essed of all those qualifications which fit a man for the honour of holding valuable lives in his charge. Capt Clay has not only kept lives in safety but he has rescued others from what must have been certain death but for his timely aid. In the year 1883, he picked up six of the crew of the 'Brothers of Arklow,' who must have drowned but for his help. About ten years ago, he rescued the captain of the ship Captain Parry,' of Dublin, who had been in an open boat at the mercy of the waves for nineteen hours, he being the only survivor out of the whole of the ship's company. Our readers will remewber that Capt Clay was in command of the Scotia' when the illfated Primrose Hill' went down with 32 of her crew. The gallant captain heroically endeavoured to rescue the Primrose Hill' from the cruel destruction towards which she was rushing, but owing to the terrible sea running, and the dangerous rocks on that part of the coast, the attempt was not successful. For his courage Capt Clay's name was placed upon record at the Board of Trade inquiry into the disaster. But although Capt Clay could not rescue the unfortunate crew from their sad fate, he was anxious that they should not lie in a nameless grave and be for- gotten, and it was mainly through his efforts that the beautiful monument which now covers the dead was erected. Capt Clay will be missed by everyone who was in any way connected with the railway steamers, and his familiar figure will be eager- ly looked for by those passengers who have not heard of his retirement, for he was loved and respected by all who came into contact with him, and a great friend of many who crossed the channel regularly. It is no hyperbole to say that he was almost worshipped by his crew, who, in token of their regard, have presented him with an address express- ing their appreciation of his qualities as a master. Capt Clay informed our representa- tive that he valued it highly on account of its having come from the men thercsslves as a mark of their sincere regard for him person- ally. During the time he has been in the service Capt Clay has commanded all the vessels on the station in their turn, and has frequently had Royalty under his charge. He will bo greatly missed by all who are connected with the steamers, and many are the expressions of regret from notable people at the severance of the ties which bound him to them. Throughout his career the gallant captain has done his duty faithfully and well, has treated rich and poor with a courtesy which could not be excelled, and is now going to rest upon his well-earned laurels, followed by the heartiest wishes for a happy and peaceful old age from those who knew, and therefore respected him."

Cancer on the Increase. An Official and authoritative statement upon the above subject proves without doubt, by comparative statistics, that Cancer and Can- cerous Growth is lately on the increase amongst the inhabitants of Great Britain and especially so, Ireland. Unfortunately up to now medical men and scientists have not been able to account for this alarming state of affairs or provide a remedy. An Ointment called MANNINA has established a won- derful reputation in South Africa, and about 18 months ago the preparation was brought to this Country, and has since been carefully tested in a limited area in the County of Pem- broke, Wales, with most satisfactory results, and has effected several Certified cures of Cancerous Growths, Lupus, Piles, Eczema, Blood poisoning, &c., &e. This remarkable pre- paration can be obtained of all Chemists at Is l!d, 2s 9d, and 4s Gd per pot, for Ulcerated Wounds, Blood-poisoning, Eczema, &c.; and 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 8s 6d per pot, for Cancer, Tumours, Lupus, &c. or will be sent post free direct from the Proprietors, MAIN-STREET, FISHGUARD. The Ointment may be obtained from the "Minnaua." Ointment Co., Main-street, Fish- guard, or from Mr Tlios Lewis, chemist, Fish- guard F D Phillips, Haverfordwest H A Williams, Letterston Albert David, St David's; Philipps & Co Mathry J Williams, Newport, Pem. T Meyler, chemist, Fishguard; and D. Llewellyn, chemist, Goodwick, &c.

Sketches at Mathry Petty Sessions A LIGHT LIST OF SUMMONSES. An unusually light list of summonses was presented for hearing by Deputy-chief Con- stable Mr Phillips, on Friday last at Mathry. The magistrates present were Messrs Charles Mathias (chairman), W. George James, G. D. Harries and H. M. Harries. For once, at least, there were no traction engine owners brought to book for highway transgressions, but the meeting bad its characteristic feat- ures, viz too ardent worshippers of baccbus and pugnacity hid to answer for their indis- cretions, and the unwilling young man, who loves not wisely, was compelled by law to be- come responsible for the finding of the Magis- trates that, on the face of the evidence adduc- ed, he was entitled to the position of parent; in the words of Portia ;—'• The law allows it and the court awards it." The business on Friday would have passed off without a ripple excepting turbulent, hard-swearing on both side, had not the declared father in a moment of rashness, allowed his rougher nature to get the better of him to the extent of com- mitting an assault on the girl to whom he had doubtless many times and oft whispered sweet nothings in the declaration of his undy- ing affection. Needless to say, the defendant was promptly hauled before the Magistrates, aud in addition to the costly item of contri- buting weekly to his child for the next fif- teen years was mulcted in a penalty for the assault, mightily glad to get off so easily. STRUCK OUT. That victim to early amor, poverty, and a good wholesome share of matrimony, James John, farm labourer, of Puncheston, and who Mr R. T. P. Williams described as the "half- starved-looking man," was again called to ans- wer why be had not paid up arrears amount- ing to £6 7s 6d, due on a bastardy order. Three previous adjournments in respect to the same order stood against the defendant, who did not appear.-P.C. Jenkins stepped up to say that the man offered the old tale of poverty as an answer.—The Bench ordered the case to be struck out. DRUNK. There are various methods of passing away tie time. To swallow a watch is said to be an effective one,but in some of the quiet secluded rural spots there is a tendency on the part of here and there an individual to while away the precious moments of life in swallowing barley brew and the more ardent spiirts. John Lewis, of Ambleston, appeared in answer to a summons for a common or garden drunk on June 10th at Letterston. This was the second time before the year had passed, a fact taken note of in the Police Log and Court records.-P.C. Jenkins gave the details, and defendant was fined 5s and 7s 6d costs or seven days in default of payment for the ad- mitted offence. He was given a month to pay the sum. Whether in cathedral cities, large or small, at the village inn ten miles from anywhere, there are individuals unable to control their intake and their animal spirits to the extent required by the Legislature. Peter Cunning- ham, a name not unfamiliar, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly at St David's on June 17th.-P.C. Morris proved the ser- vice of summons, and P.C. Nash, Solva, des- cribed the offence.-Peter must pay 5s and and 7s 6d costs or take a Goverment job for seven days. Coupled with Peter in the foregoing case was James Davies, of Back Lane, St David's, who was not only drunk but executing an assault-at-arms, with Peter; in other words they were wiping the floor with each other as if bent on raising a dust for the sheer fun of developing unquenchable thirst. Davies wrote an epistle to the Bench-net to Peter—ask- ing for an adjournment in order to prove an alibi, but the Magistrates having received similar requests before from repentant sinners, decided to hear the officer's evidence, which they considered quite ample to merit the fine of 5s with 7s 6d as costs, or the usual seven days.— P.C. Morris proved the service of summons, vnd P.C. Nash detailed the unseem- ly, un-christian like exhibition of "barmy prowess and brute strength. WHEN A MAN MAHRIES, &C. Whether James Mathias, of Trevine, be an agent for so and so's patent ventilators, or belongs to the *• fresh air league" is not known, but be is evidently a believer in ven- tilation and plenty of it. Mathias, it seems, took to wile the daughter of Mr Owen Williams, Caerau, Llanrhian, and it was shown that the plunge for the matrimonial stakes had given rise to some little trouble, which necessitated a visit to the paternal domicile by the erring son-in-law, on the 25th of June last. There was a bit of a dust up in the paternal cabin, which proved all too confined and stuffy for the gymnasts, and a pane of glass was hopelessly shattered, ad- mitting of more air to allow of breathing spice. The Magistrates listened patiently to the details of the bout, which the complain- ant valued at 10s—quite a cheap affair all things considered-a sum he considered his son-in-law should pay.—Defendant, however, declared in emphatic terms that his irate pater-in-law committed the damage during the melee.—The Magistrates considered the tarnished honours equally divided and dismiss- ed the case, each to pay his own expenses. Thus, One of the pleasures of having a rout is the pleasure of having it over." COWARDLY. In human affairs there is the tendency to add insult to injury. Wm. Rees, carpenter, of Abereithy, was summoned by Phoebe Roberts, Solva, to shew cause why he should not be adjudged the father of her illigitimate child. Rees was opposed to the more manly course of making a clean admittance and pro- viding the wherewithal for the little one's sustenance, not to mention any consideration for its mother, who said she bad listened to sweet overtures in moments of felicity. He had piped to her and she had danced, now came the reckoning and the rift in the lute. It was his turn to dance he denied point blank that be had ever been unduly familiar with the young woman. He was emphatic on the point, but all this availed him nothing, for the sympathetic justices have often such stories poured into their ears. Of course with unwilling fathers it is the impost they resent most, while beneath their show of indignation there is a sneaking sort of pride at being in the position of irresponsible fathers.—After due corroboration of the girl's story, an order for defendant to pay 2s 6d per week until the child attains the age of 15 years was made, with costs and lying-in fees. After this the parties left the Court and partook of refreshments. It would have been more in accordance with the natural fitness of things had the loving cup been passed round, but it took another form. In one of the rooms below some words ensued between them, and the Llanrhian carpenter became angry, and smote the girl on the head rather severely. In a moment there arose a tumult, the news winging its way from ear to ear, till it reached the ears of the officer of law I and order.—P.C. Nash reported the occu rence, and the defendaut was brought befcr- the bench figuratively, with his hands bearing evidence cf giiill-on a charge of assault on Phoebe Roberts. If he denied the paternity there was no use following the same plan this time, and he submitted to the inevitable of a fine of Cl with 2s cost, in de- fault, one month's imprisonment with hard labour. It seemed as though the only course would be the latter, but his friends took com- passion and made up the shortage in his own pockets and paid the fine. Coward," said the chairman, to strike a woman." The punishment hardly fitted the crime, because on the evidence, the young man had betrayed the girl's confidence in the grossest manner possible, then because she had obtained au order against him, aggravated his guilt by striking the defenceless girl. He could not have shed his spleen in a more accommodating place than in the precints of the Mathry Court. LICENSING. Two occasional licenses were granted to sell at Letterston Fair. One to Mr Samuel Hooper, Swan Inn, Little Newcastle, and an- other to Mr Mark Howells, Drover's Arms, Puncheston.

CRICKET. MARRIED v. SINGLE. This very interesting match was played at Cefuydre on Friday afternoon last in fine weather. It had many features which go I far to popularise the national pastime locally, viz., true sociability, cood humoured repartee and an earnest desire on both sides to gain supremity. For the bachelors Mr A. B. Williams proved himself a stalwart bowler as well as a prime batsman, while the Vicar was the tour de force of the benedicts, with Mr F. A. Davies well to the fore. The game was heartily enjoyed, and the return match to-morrow afternoon (Friday), on the same pitch, is eagerly anticipated. On S it- day afternoon, Goodwick v Fishguard at Cefnydre. MARRIED. Rev W. E vans run out 12 W. L. Williams, b A. B. Williams 8 F. A. Davies, b T. H. Narbett 12 F. Richardson, run out 1 D. P. Lewis, b A, B. Williams 0 J. R. Bichards, b A. B. Williams 0 W. J. Richards, b Narbett 1 Dr G. J. Williams, b A. B. Williams 6 E. J. Radford, not out 3 John Rees, run out 0 A. J. Hodges, c and b, A. B. Williams 1 Extras 7 51 SINGLE. T Evans, c F A Davies, b Rev W Evans 3 F Walsh, c Richardson, b do S T. U Owen, c Richardson, b do 0 E. W. Watson, b Rev W. Evans 2 T. II. Narbett, run out 4 A. B. Williams, not out 13 G. C. llowells, c Richards, b F A Davies S R. W. Trowsdale, b F A Davies 2 Wm. Jones, c and b W. L. Williams. 0 Tom Williams, c Richards, b F A Davies 1 Morgan James, run out 0 Extras 15 51

Wedding at Mathry. Beautiful weather favoured the nuptials on Saturday last, of Mr Vincent Johns, solicitor, Fishguard, eldest son of the Rev T. Johns, M.A., vicar of Manorowen and Llan- wnda, and Miss Thomas, youngest danghter of the late Mr H J Thomas, J.P., Lochtur- ffin, Mathry, which took place at Mathry Parish Church. The altar was nicely decora- ted with white flowers for the occasion by Miss Griffiths, and Miss Evelyn Griffiths, Vicarage, and Miss Thomas, Cross House. There were many guests and villagers in the church when the ceremony commenced, and many more arrived during the proceedings. Punctually at 2 o'clock the bridegroom step- ed forward to await the bride, accompanied by her brother, Mr Lloyd Thomas, who gave his sister away. As the party entered, the tune to the Voice that breath'd o'er Eden was played by Miss Griffiths. The bridal gown was of cream satin, with white picture hat, and the bride carried a boquet of choice white flowers. Miss Daw, the bridesmaid, wore pale blue with white picture hat. Dr Hughie Thomas attended as best man. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev T. Johns, father of the bridgroom, assisted by the Rev D. Griffiths, vicar of Mathry. In the hymns Lead us Heavenly Father. lead us," and Jesus shall reign where'er the sun," the singing was led by Mr Jenkins, school- master. At the conclusion of the ceremony and during the signing of the register, Miss Thomas, Parkynole, rendered several ap- propriate selections on the organ. Just as the newly-wed pair reached the western eud of the sacred edifice, near the font on their way out, they met with vigorous showers of rice and confetti, while along the pathway from the porch to tha entrance gates, the two children of Mr and Mrs Thomas, Tre- bale (Master L & Miss Thomas), preceded the happy couple, and strewed rose petals from tiny baskets. Among the relatives and guests were noticed Mr and Mrs Thomas, the Misses Thomas, Kenvoi Mr and Mrs Griffiths, Lleithyr Mrs Roberts, Swansea; Mrs Willie Owen, Cardiff; Mr John Worth- ington, Glynymel; Mr and Mrs Harries Bowen, Tresissilit; Mrs Johns, Miss Johns, the Misses D and N and Masters A and 0 Johns, Manorowen; Dr Williams (Drim); U. aDQ> and Miss Reynolds, Trehowell; Miss Wilson, Glynymel; Dr J M Owen Col and Mrs Porter, Goodwick Mrs and Miss Rees, Tremynydd Miss Morgan, Cartiett, Trevine; Miss Nanny Roberts and Miss Oliver, Trenewydd Fawr; Mrs W R Carver, Fishguard Mr J C and Miss Bowen, Pen- rhiw; Mr A 0 Robins, Goodwick; Mr Stanley Roberts, Messrs Lewis, Tyllwyd; Mr E Perkins, Penysgwarne Mr and Mrs Mathias, Peocnwc; Miss James, Goodwick Mrs Edwardes, Court House, Goodwick; Mrs (Dr) and Miss Madge Thomson, Good- wick Mr W T S Tombs and many others from the neighbourhood. The reception at Lochturffin was largely attended, and after Mr Edwards,of Fishguard, had photographed the party, Mr and Mrs V Johns drove to flaverforwest, en route for Swansea and London, to spend the honeymoon. To celebrate the event a supper was given at Manorowen on Friday evening last to the tenantry and a few friends. The Rev T Johns presided, and the proceedings were of a most cordial character. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a safety bicycle. We understand that the list of presents is a a formidable one.

BIRTHS. June 2nd, at Simla, India, the wife of Major F. J. Moberly, D.S.O., of a son. June 28th, at Tredegar, the wife of Wm Lloyd (of Dinas), of a daughter. Damage —A case is to be heard at Fish- guard Petty Sessions next Thursday,of dam- aging gates in the lane leading from Gideon Chapel,

BRYNBERIAN. Lecture.—A lecture on the subject of "self- culture" was delivered at Brynberian Con- gregational Chapel on Wednesday evening, the 27th ult, by the Rev E B Lloyd, Bwlch- newydd, Carmarthenshire. The chair was taken by the Rev T M James, curate of Nevern. The proceedings commenced by the Rev J T Gregory, the energetic pastor, giving out the hymn, 0 sancteiddia f'enaid, Arglwydd.—The chairman in some appro- priate remarks introduced the lecturer. Mr Lloyd, in treating the subject, to use the language of Holy Writ, proved himself to be a veritable scribe instructed into the kingdom of heaven, and like unto a man that is an householder which bringeth forth out of his treasjire things new and old. The lecture was quite an intellectual treat, and was copiously illustrated from many standpoints. It is seldom we have had the pleasure of listening to one where genuine humour, whole- some instruction, and teaching were so deftly combined. Mr Lloyd rivetted the attention of the large audience for over an hour, and the interest never for a moment flagged. As a speaker, he does not indulge in the adage practised by some, "Begin low, aim higher, then strike fire." He is a lucid and incisive form of oratory, reminding one of Mr Joseph Chamberlain, M.P's method of speaking. He has the knack of driving his points home with telling effect. We would like to produce some of the fine sayings which studded the lecture. I and venture to express the hope that Mr Lloyd will deliver it in this locality soon again, especially as the subject is such a timely one. It is important and urgent to instill into the minds of the young a desire for the pure and elevating, now that so much time is spent and wasted in the reading of light and trashy literature. Votes of thanks to the lecturer were proposed and seconded by Mr G T Miles, Cross Roads, and the Rev B Rees, Pontyberem, and to the Chairman by the lecturer and the Rev J T Gregory. Both Mr Lloyd and Mr James suitably res- ponded.—Tea was served in the Vestry in the afternoon, when the tables were presided over by the lady members of the congregation at Brynberian, Velindre, and Pontygynon. Games were indulged in under the supervision of Mr Miles, Mr Morris, Tyllwyd Mr Rees, Pontgynon Mr J Williams Mr Williams, Pencnwcbach Mr Thomas and others.—A vote of thanks to the ladies who provided the tea was proposed by Mr Miles and supported by the chairman.—The proceeds, which realised a substantial sum, will be devoted towards the erection of a vestry at Velindre. ———————————

SOLVA. Success.—We are pleased to announce the success of Osborne Thomas (son of Capt W. Thomas, Harbour View), who obtained a master's certificate at the mercantile examina- tion held at Swansea last we-k. Horeb.-The pulpit at the new "Horeb'' was occupied on Sunday evening last by Mr J. Phillips, Solva. There was a crowded attendance and the service throughout was of a bright and inspiring character. Death.—The sad and unexpected news Solva ou Monday morning last of the sudden death on Sunday afternoon, at Llwynypia, Rbondda, of Henry Prctheroe, a native or this place, the cause of death being heart dis- ease. Deceased, who was apparently, of a robust constitution, had been a soldier, and bad spent a number of years in foreign ser- vice. He was about 40 years of age, and leaves a widow and six little ones, who reside at Solva, and for whom the deepest sym- pathy is evinced. Tea Treat.—The members of Mount Zion Congregational Sunday School had their ,annual tea treat on Tuesday last. After meeting at tbe chapel they had a procession through the Village, returning to the old Schoolroom, where a capital treat awaited them and to which full justice was done, the cake being supplied by Mr Francis John. In the evening an entertainment was held at tbe chapel, presided over by tbe respected pastor, Rev T Mavonwy Davies. Tne day was fine and the proceedings throughout were of a most enjoyable character

Pembrokeshire Non-Provided Schools. A meeting was held on Tuesday at the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, of the Education Committee of the Pembrokeshire County Council, Mr S B Sketch presiding. The chairman said it was necessary to take steps for the perfect grouping of the provided schools of the county. With the non-provided schools they had nothing to do until some arrangement ha i been eff ected. lie suggest ted that a committee should" be appointed to group the schools and report. On the motion of Dr Griffiths, seconded by Mr Walter L. Williams, the Chairman's suggestion was agreed to. As to the appointed of manager of non-provided schools, the chairman re- marked that the inquiry at Carmarthen had shown that this was necessary, and he sugges- ted that this also should be left to the committee, and that if no managers could be obtained the councillors for the district should act. Dr Griffith said he could not ask any of his friends to ack as managers on a body where they would be in a hopeless minority and would be powerless. Rev James Phillips said they must do it, or they would be behind the other counties of Wales. Tais was agreed to. It was deti ie J, on the motion of Mr W. L. Williams, seconded by Dr Williams (Drim), anl carried by 11 to 9, to re-advertise for a director of elucatioQ. In respect to a letter from the clerk to the Fish- guard British School ( vlr A B Williams) the Ciefk was iustructel to take the necessary steps for the transfer of the school to the county authority.

North Pembrokeshire Notes. Bi-Monthly Meetings.-On Tuesday and Wednesday, June 28th and 29th, the Baptist Churches of North Pembrokeshire and South Cardiganshire held their bi-monthly meeting at Tabernacle, Moylgrove. Sermons were delivered by the Revs J W Maurice, Dinas Cross J D Evans, Newport Williams, Oil. gerran Ilughe- Cardigan and Jones, New Quay. In the afternoon of Weduesdav, the usual conference was held under the presi- dency of the Rev S G Bowen, Penuel, Cemaes. Obituary.—On Tuesday, June the 28th, the funeral of Mrs Phillips, mother of the Rev D W Phillips, Blaenpant, took place at Blaenwaun. The service was conducted at the house by the Rgvs S G BJweu, Penuel and J W Maurice, Dinas Cross and at the grave by the Rev J Williams, Cardigan Basset, Penpark Watkins, Cilgerran and J D Evans, Newport. The deceased lady was 73 years old, and had lived a devoted christian life. Much sympathy is telt with the family in their bereavement. Penuel, Cemaes.—The pulpits of Penuel and Ebenezyr were occupied on S inday last by Mr Hughes, a student from Carmarthen, who officiated in a creditable manner. The pastor, Rev S G. Bowen, conducted the anniversary services, at Smtb Bunk, Yorkshire. A Distinguished Visit(r,-On Sunday, June 26th, Dr John James, M.A., director of education, for the Glamorgan County I Council, paid a visit to Eglwyswrw, and was an attentive and appreciative hearer at Elim, where Mr Bowen, the pastor, preached.