The County Echo

EGLWYSWRW. Road Labourers' Accounts.—In regard to certain road work between Brongwyn and Eglwyswrw, Mr Colby, at the District Council, objected to the labourers being paid because the men had not cleaned out the ditches by the roadside. However, the bills had been paid and Mr Colby intends arguing the matter out with the Surveyor. This is one way of bringing employees to a sense of duty. Mr Jonah Evans said he had carefully gone over the surveyor's return of the cost of labour during the year ending 31st March last, and he found that the wages of the workmen for labour and ditching bordered on 12s a week. This he could not understand, as at some tune of the year the workmen rendered assistance at harvesting. When it came to 10s a week it made a little suspicion. They had some very good men, but of others ho was doubtful. They were talking about the road scrapings he should like the surveyor to supply a list of those who had refused to take thern away. Between Brongwyn and eglwyswrw he lia(j noticed a lot of heaps some of the heaps, they were told, had been allowed to remain for about ten or twelve years. The surveyor promised to bring in a list as requested.-—The Clerk reported that the main roads committee of the County Council had promised to con- tribute £ 100 towards the cost of the bridge at Pontyglazier.

The Great Western Railway Company have issued an artistic poster inviting everyone to apply to their Local Superintendents, Station Masters, Agents, &c., to send a post-card for full information in regard to the Excursions which will run to the Health and Holiday resorts as well as to many other places served by their extensive system in connection with 'Bank Holiday. Pamphlets, hand- bills, &c., containing full particulars will be sent free on receipt of a post-card stating what is required.

DEATHS. Julv -otli, at Trctio, St David's, Mrs Mary Evans, the loving wife of Mr Wifliam Evans, aSe<J j i years. July 21st, at Trelod an, Solva, Mary, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Rowlands, aged 21 years. BIRTHS. July 15th, at Rock House, Lower Fishguard, the wife of Mr Thomas Davies, of a daughter. July 17th, at Temple Terrace, Newport, Pem., the wife of Capt Joseph Davies, of a son. July 23rd, at Lower Fishguard, the wife of Mr Harry Parry, of a son.

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FISHGUARD, I We are showing to-day a very largo and new stock of pictures, all kinds of su'-jeets an J all sorts of frames at prices that will compel you to buy.—Supp?y stores, Fishguard. S iccss. — Mr Tom Davies (son of Mr D T Davies, II:uni,Jton-stre0t): manual instructor uuder the llhondda District Council, has 1 obtained final honours (woodwork) certificate in the examination of the City and Guilds of London Institute (Technical Branch) On We.1 nes-lay last Mr John Garnon, ot Slado, caught a ci-al) weighing 81bs the largest, it is said, ever caught along this coast Naval Manoeuvres,- In addition to the Hazanl" and three submarines which an- chored în the bay last week and subsequently proceeded to Mxlcord Haven for" the coming naval manoeuvres, are also stationed at the naval base the battleship "Dreadnought" and the cruiser "Circe." The '• Thames accompanied by submarines has ?Jso joined the squadron. It is probable that these will re- main until August 15th, when the manoeuv- j res end, if not longer. will therfore, be an important centre of naval activi v for several weeks. The Increase Of Tramps. — Nowhere is there more evidenco of the mere use of tramps than at Iishgjuard, yet ht a recent meeting of the Cardiganshire Standing Joint Committee the Chief Constable reportwd that, there was an ineiea.-e ot 419 iranips or 28 per cent, on the corresponding quarter of las! year. He said the Cardiganshire police fent more to piison than any adjoining county, and prom- ised that strict vigilance would be exercised It is more than likely F.shguasd and Good. wick are the attractions owing to the works. Ll k Technical Scholarships.—At a meeting of the Pembrokeshire Technical Instruction Committee on Thursday last ClCj were granted Miss Jones, of Dale Hill, to enable her to ex- tend the advanced course in dairy work ho: ticultnral scholarships were granted to MWord Haven National School and Lampeter Veifty Board School. It was also agreed to advertise scholarships in agriculture as usual, and that selections should be made from the applications received before the next meeting, to be held on August 23-d. Smart Capture -'ilr a, of the lively sort have the idea that once they reach out of the way rural plr-es they are free to do a little lifting on their own, But it so happens that the county minions of the law are often times as lynx-ey'd and alert as the Sherlock Ltol- mea of large cities. A i incident occurred this week at Fishguard whioh proves the truth of this. Two Lnky tramps stalked through the town ou Mouday morning; they were wily-looking customers ready for pence or plunder. P.U. Rowlands cast his eye and took their measure, shouting to a passer-by— Keep your eye Oil that chap.' The weary ones continued on their route, making a call at the Pendre Inn to try their luck and here one of them saw a 1 j3:r of bo.;ts to fancy, which he took with hm. ;V.ra Iv vars •, the landlady, has been 'had' before, a 'dig of truce.'known in every day parlance as a shirt, belonging to her industrious son Joseph being pilfered. On that occasion -P.C, Rowlands brought the shirt-stealor to justice, aDd again he is aduing credit to his already bright record. Mr Joveph Evans did not discover his loss until some tiaae afterwards, when he informed the Police, but by this time trampus had ample opportunity of making himself scarce. Early Wednesday morning the officer mounted his cycle and gave dJdSe, and at Haverfordwest he overtook tha thiit and l'e- covered the boots. Yesterday afternoon, at the Market Hall (before Mr W S Jenkins), Ar.hur Guiruey, a young feUow of no fixed abode, was brought up charged with sealiDg a pair of boots, value trorn the Pendre Inn, ou Tuesday night, 'bo property of Mr Joseph Evans, postman.—Supt Phillips said he only proposed gi ing sufficient evidence for a remand.—Mr J Evans said he resided at the Pendre Inn and on Monday evening missed a pair of boots from the stars. Prisoner had been in and out of the house during the day. lie recognised the boots by a protector in the left one. He gave infor- mation fo the Police on Tuesday evening.— Prisoner had nothing to say in answer to the charge.—P.C. Rowlands said that from infor- mation he leceived on Tuesday night at 9 o'clock he started between 5 a/nd 6 o'clock on o I Wednesday morning in pursuit of prisoner. At Haverfordwest h1, in corn piny with P.C. lOwen, proceeded to the lx!giag-hou3 > in Quay-street, and -there tiiey* sivv the prisoner having breakfast. lie asked him where he had Come from but hesitated in sayhn* and witness suggested Fishguard. He reelied that be did not remember, nor did he remem ber taking the boots from the Pendre Inn However, an examination of the boots prison- 1 er was wearing showed the protector in the left one and he brought prisoner back to iMshguard The Magistrate expressed him- self satisfied, and remanded prisoner to the Jig wjs-vrw Petty .Sessions on the 16th of ugust.—-Mr Jenkins also complimented P.C, Rowlands on his smartness in capturing the prisoner after having so long a start. Vagrancy..—Before Dr J. M. Owen, ou uesnay, a tramp named John Davies was fought up in charge of P.C. Morgan, for bagging at Newport on Mo ad ay. It transpired that prisoner had only recently come from prison for a similar offence.-He was sent to goal for seven days with hard labour. Cricket.—Whatever else Fishguard may lack in the eVFs ot the county, she has gained a name for possessing good criokotters, Messrs W L Williams, J J Morris, and A O Robins having been chosen to play for the county in a match with Llanelly Monday next. Reverting to a report of the vouoty C.C, iu last week's issue respecting tue balance of £ 24, and tho amount expended in luncheons, on the fiist face it would seem somewhat ex- travagant to spend half the balance in feast- ing, but this i* explained in a letter from the secretary (Mr Hears), to Mr J J Morris. A team from Glatuorgaiuaire and Monmouth- shirs played a two day s match, and L!.3 it was found impossible to give the visiting team a return match, the least the county tClIn could do was defray expenses, To have allowed the team to pay would have been discourteous and stingy, and altogether unworthy of the popular national game aud the county of Peon, broke. True, the Couuty team requires stim- ulus by the infusion cf new blood and more funds, but the remedy is ;'1 dw hSn is ot the districts. The Milton Otter Hounds.—A nother visit by the Milton Otter Hounds took place last week. Capt Sniythe, of the Somersetshire Light infantry, and Mr Leslie, together with I- Mr n. LL Harries (master of the Carmar- thenshire Fox Hounds), Dr Rowland Thomas, Dr O Donned, Mr T. E, Thomas (Trehale), Gol. Porter, and several ladies joined the hunt on Thursday last, when a very fine otter was killed at Pontfelinfoms, after some exciting sport. On Saturday the OTwaun Valley was the course taken but nothing resulted On Monday Goodwick moor was drawn without result. 1 he ladies pluckily joined the hunt and stalked the rough ground in a manner thtt won admiration from th' huntsmen. W elsnhook and Pontfelinforris were again drawn on Tuesday but without success. This was the final hunt of the season so far as this district is concerned. Carrier Pigeons,—^There arrive 1 at uhe Farmer's Arms on Monday of last week at 4 in the afternoon, one of the numeious eair.er pigeons taken to the Continent some time ago and liberated. Oil a ring attached to one of its legs was stamped the figures 621. M 1902 L, and on the left wing the number 2996. The bird walked into the parlour as if pleased to make itself at home. Several of the pigeons alighted at Newport, Pem., and are taken care ot'. Marriage. The marriage took place at St Mary's Church on Tuesday morning, of Mrs M. J. Jenkins, of Lower Fishguard, and. Mr Donned, a pier worker. There was a large number present to witness the depaiture of the wedding party from the Church, when they were greeted with showers of rice and mu h cheering. Cymanfa Ganu. -Tiic, annual cymrnfa ganu in connection with Llaugloffan, Harmony, Goedwig a d Hermon Baptist Churches will he held at Hermon, Fishguard, on Monday next, tlu conductor being Mr \V. T. Samuel, of Cardiff,—Rehearsals will be held at Llau- gh-ff n and Harmony on Sunday. Cattle Show.—The annual Cattle Show will be held at Fishguard on Thursday next". —See advt. 1 ibernacle Tea—The prophecy attaching to St Switbin's-day proved the upsetting of the plans for holding the Tabernacle Chapel annual tea treat. Last Friday was the day set apart for it, and Mr and Mrs George had very thoughtfully provided tents, logs and other requisites at Ffynonstovrn for the con- venience of the party. Rain fell during the morning, and at noun the elements were any- thing but promising. It was then considered best to have tea in the Market Hall and adjourn to the field at Ffynonstown if the weather brightened up later on but there was no clearance, aud Friday must be set do.vn as one of the forty davs' J'ain entailed by St Swithin. After tea a few games were indulged with zest in the Hall. The best feature of the afternoon, perhaps, was the excellent tea provided. Every detail was of tip top quality, while the assiduous tray- holders shone as ministering angels should when on duty on behalf of hungry mortals. With the trays were Mr" Roberts and Mrs Martin inir, Morlais Davies Lllri Roberts and the Misses Bevan Miss Oven, Park- street, and the Misses Narbett, and Miss Minnie Thomas. Assisting these ladies were quite a small army of matrons and maids with the grat tying result that some 120 who hungered and thirsted were satisfied with the abundance of good things, the remains of which were disposed of by private treaty. Th.. respected pistor was present to encourage and direct, and, on the whole, considering tae adverse weather, the tea treat provided a few hours' enjoyment Bishop Bariow.—This distinguished Fish- guardian, who has risen to eminence in the Church, is on a visit to his native place, "ad received a cordial welcome. British Shoul.-We would remind our readers of the entertainment at the British School this (Thursday) evening.—See advt.

GOODWICK. Cummoa-land.—One interested writes: Those who have squatted on plots of land may feel some uneasiness at the recent decis- ion of J \!llve Bishop at tfie Haverfordwest County Court, but it resolves itself into a question of tide If you can prove title," said the judg-i—there's the ru h. Tdere are about 16 holders more or less affected by the decision in favour of the Estates Company, and the writer suggests that these club to- gether to engage ouns d, and have the matter thoroughly stf e I, other Nide the inevitable will have to be accepted. To See the King. Thirty-four persons took advantage of the cheap early train on Wednesday morning of last week from Gool- wick to see the King at Swansea. According t) a report only dO passengers travelled from Haverfordwest for the occasion, and out of that number the majority were choir boys from St David's Cathedral. Comparisons are said to b3 odious, but in this instance it shows that the G. W.R. Company's cheap trains fro-ii this end of the system are appreciated, and th-re is not th least doubt, considering the increasing number of wage earners at Goodwick and Fishguard, that a similar cheap day-trip run. say o ice every alternate Ftiday to Swansea, would prdve remunerative to the Railway Company. Lit them try another and nllrk the result I How to Spend a Happy August Bank Huliday -Visi. the O'Coanell Cash Stores, Duffryn B'idge, Goodwick, where large con- signments of clothing of all kinds and sizes c) n are now being received, and you will depart with your requirements attended to, your heart light and your pockets heavy. Go else- where aud you shall have bitter experience of the reverse. And how can this be. Because the Cash Stores, months ago, when there was great depression iu the drapery trade and before the recent liso in wool, flax and cotton, bought their stock (which is now daily arriv- ing), at prices astoundingly cheap, and they can thus sell to you cheaply also, and you can have plenty of money afterwards to enjoy youself on Monday next. Visit the spot Where the bargains are got. The O'Coanell Cash Stores, Duffryn Bridge Goodwick.—Advt.

Pembrokeshire Education Committee THE DIRECTORSHIP. On Tuesday last the Education Committee met to consider the appointments necessary under the new Act. At tho last meeting, ou the motion of Mr W L Williams, the committee decided to re-advertise for a Director-Inspector, with the result that nine additional applications were received, many of excellent qualifications, Notwithstanding the receipt ot these Mr E Robinson moved, and Mr J Thomas seconded, that the three previously chosen should again constituto those from whom to make the fi-nal choice. Mi W L Williams, C--fnydre, at once moved an amendment which was secondel Ly D" Wiliiauis (Drim) and cartied that each of the fresh applications ba gone iut-) and consi- dered according to urrns Mr Williams suggested postponing their consideration until after lunou, and subsequently this was adopte i. Tne voting resulted in the three previous e indicate, being belected uimely, Air II E 11 Jametj, Poatygrafel Dr Daniel Rees, M.A., head master Cardigan County School and Mr E n Jones, M.A., Porth Pupil Teachers' School. These are to appear before the committee on Tuesday next for iiual selection-Tbe report of the special committee for the grouping of schools was read and confirmed.—Minagers were appointed for all non-provided schools subject to their being signified efficient on the 0 In appoioted-day by the Surveyor.