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Fishguard Petty Sessions.…
Fishguard Petty Sessions. On Thursday last —Before Capt Harries { hairman), Dr Williams (Drim), Mr W S nkins, Dr J Morgan Owen, and Mr Wm iM'chior, Narberth, the latter in virtue of his office as chairman of the District Council. Tranquility, as regards law breakers,usually obtains at Fishguard Petty Sessions. The explanation is not far to seek—simply this, that the list is, generally speaking, short and light, like somebody's advertized cakes.— When a manufacturer has something he knows to be of the primest quality his first move is to advertise.—This by the way. Reverting ts the e\en tenour of the sessions and the cause if it were said that J defendants very rarely put in an appearance, but allow judgement to go by default, then the matter would be in a nut-shell. Why this should be so is another question. At Mathry, Newport, and Eglwyswrw plaintiffs. defendants, and witnesses make no scruples about facing the music. Possibly, litigants in certain cases have preference for particular courts. For instance, Matilda Mary, in a little contretemps, might fancy her chances of success more sure at Mathry, and the maiden from the mountain, with the same ebject, prefers Newport or Eglwyswrw, and So these places usually draw the sort of busi- ness which stirs up human curiosity. A common drunk, no lights, t) action-engine offences, strays or trespass cases are of no moment to the frequenters of petty sessions— unless judgment affects their purses. Ou Thursday the only bit of life imparted to the business was the repartee between local law- yers. Hard swearing was conspicuous by its absence. NO LIGHT. The veteran Jehu, Albert Furlong, who has been over every highway and bye-way in the county, was summoned for using his vehicle without a lighted lamp he tried to borrow one when he found that night was drawing nigh and he was far from home but he failed in his quest. In mitigation of the offence he got off the box and led the horses —-The Deputy Chief said the Magistrates had • power to inflict a fine without costs, and Mr Furlong was mulcted in 2s 6d only.—P.O. Rowlands gave the necessary evidence. ASSES THAT STRAYED. Ann Evans, of Penslade, owned two assrs that strayed into the arms of P.O. Rowlands on the evening of the 13th, while that wide- a-wake officer was on parade in High-street.— P.O. Rowlands explained the details and observed lhat defendant was cautioned on Apiil the 29th.—Deputy Chief sad he had been given to understand that defendant had sold one of the auioials —Defendant was fined 6d for each donkey and the Costs in all 53. Sweet tufts must grow in abundance in High street, or it is a general meeting place for sundry animals ot the neighbourhood, because four cows belonging to Morris Evans, of Manorowen Mill, strayed all the way thither and their owner was summoned in consequence.—P.G. Rowlands said it was 11 a.m. on June the 28th. Two days previously the oivner was cautioned.—Fined Is per hRd, and costs, 8s. AN EARLY CAKOUSAL. Harries, Quay-street, Fishguard, was summoned to explain an early morning in- take of barley-brew. Defendant might easily haVP attributed her stupefaction to the heat of ,uu, or that she belonged to the No- H at-League and was stricken down for her venture.—P.S. Rosser had, therefore, to explain that he found LiL.1 at fiiteen minutes to ten on the morning of the 7th inst lying helplessly drunk on the hill leading to the hollow. Chairman Pretty early—(laughter). Mr Jenkins Probably the effects of the night before. The astute, muscular officer assisted Liza home. The Deputy Chief stated they could not Under the new Act go beyond twelve months in order to qualifiy her for treatment of a scientific kind. This was in reply to the expectant glances of the Magistrates, Liza having rather a moist record.—P.S. Rosser further observed that defendant's husband worked on the Pier earning good I money and part of which she received.—A fine of 5s and costs was inflicted, in default seven days bard labour, for reducing the National Debt. Dr Owen Please warn her that if she comes before this court again she will be sent tj an Inebriates' Home for three years. Take the hint Liza and don the blue- ribbon without delay. NO ORDER. An argument, respecting the non-payment of rates amounting to J61 15s 8d, was carried on between Capt Titus Evans, the clerk (Mr Picton Evans, jun.), unj the Magistrates. The Capt in his jolly frank style explained, as one of the overseers, that he knew the debtor had no means to pay, but asked if they could not get at the husband notwithstanding the fact of the house not being in his name. Was not the husband responsible for the debts of his wife ? The husband, it was explained, worked for his father and sent home 10s per week and he wanted a distress warrant so as to get at the husband. The Clerk replied that as the house was in the wife's name she alone was responsible. Mr W J Vaugban, who was in court in respect to another case, observed that the furniture did not belong to either of the parties. Capt Evans said it was a cloak of the husband's so as not to pay. Mr Tombs You will have a job to take the cloak off.—Mr George Williams gave par. ticulars of the rate.. No order was made, and the Chairman suggested that it be put on the I. Excuse List." IN THE INTERESTS Of u8tice, the names of the parties in a paternity action are with-beld. In fact, Mr W T S Tombs, in his able advocacy ot the cae for the complainant, simply asked for the opinion of the Magistrates on the matter in order to guide him in the steps to be taken in regard to the defendant. The opinion of Hench was entirely favourable, and Mr IW'bs intimated that the case would be pro. ceeded with at Eglwyswrw. Subsequently, however, another course was decided upon. "TO D I OR NOT TO DE." [ oppose an adjournment of the hearing of this case, but should your worships decide to allow it to be adjourned I am entitled to witnesses' costs and advocate's fee." This statement was made by Mr W J Yaughan, who prosecuted in the case of Mrs Martha Harries, Dinas, against David William?;, Vron, Diuas, for wilful damage to two gates on her farm, commited a short time ago.—Mr W. T. S. Tombs appeared for the defendant, Williams, and asked for an adjournment.thus giving rise to a legal tussle which has more than once taken place, under similar circum- stances, in the precincts of the Market Hall by the two solicitors mentioned. Had Mr Vaughan at once acceeded, very little would have been heard of the ifiatter at this juncture. As soon as the case was called Mr Tomb and said; Before my friend proceeds -ø- should like to have the case adjourned to Eglwyswrw as I have had no time to summons witnesses. It was open for complainant to take proceedings a fortnight ago, but it was only within the last. day or two I have had notice. Mr Vaughan at once replied that it was a most trivial excuse because defendant had been aware of the proceedings since the 8th:of June last. Chairman: It is too trivial to adjourn I happen to know something of this case. Mr Yaughan, in or posing the application, read out the letter he wrote to defendant in respect to being instructed to proceed to re- cover damages for the destruction by him of two gates or Mrs Harries' farm. It would be seen that the case had not been sprung suddenly upon them, though it was true it was on in Monday last the summons was served, but the only witness defendant could call would be his own son and a brother. Further more it was not quite fair on the part of Mr Tombs because telegrams had passed on the question of adjournment which was reused unless the costs were paid. There had been plenty of time since the 8th of June, the case was in no way prejudiced the witnesses for defendant were in court. Mr Tombs They are not hero. Mr Yaughan All that are able to give any evidence. The Chairman We have decided to go on with the case. Mr Tombs I have no evidence, absolutely none, and if we have to pay costs of witnesses I must retire from t!;(,, ease. Mr Yaughan said that Mr Tombs had already appeared and could not take that step. I must have costs and advocates fees as well. Besides the ,-£1 there were L5 damages. Mr Tombs consented to pay 10s. The Chairman asked if Mr Yaughan was willing. 0 Mr Vaughan said it was not exactly a matter of costs, but the malicious way in which it was done. If the case was adjourned his client would be put to extra cost of going to Eglwyswrw. Mr Tombs Beautiful driving this weather. Chairman I don't see that all adjournment will bring peace between the parties. Mr Tombs You arc not so bad as that in Dinas ? (laughter). I agree to pay 10s. Mr Yaughan I would rather proceed. I haVd three witnesses. Eventually Mr Tombs aggreed to pay 10s, the advocate's fees to depend on the result of the hearing at Eglwyswrw. Should the verdict be in com- plainants favour Mr Yaughan recovers doable fees. OCCASIONAL LICENSES. The Misses Rees, of the Commercial Hotel, Fishguard, were granted two occasional licenses to sell refreshments at the North Pembrokeshire Cattle Show on August the 4th next. Two licenses were also granted to the landlord of the Crymmych Arms.
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Fatality at Sealyham Farm. A sad fatality occurred oa Thurday after- noon last within close proximity to Sealyham Farm. As Mr W Da* i; was riding in a cart and driving the Lorse, the latter shied at something, and ran one wheel up the side of the hedge, overturning the vehicle. Mr W J Morris, Court House, Letterston, who bad only just passed the cart,wheeling his bicylce, beard a noise, and on turning back saw the cart had overturned. He at once returned to the scene of the accident, when he found Davies underneath the cart. He went im- mediately in search of assistance, which he was able to procure without much delay. When the cart had been righted it was found that Davies was dead. Dr Morgan, of Good- wick, was quickly in attendance, only to pro- nounce life extinct. Deceased, who was a hard working and steady man leaves a widow and two grown-up daughters to mourn their sad loss. Needless to say, the sad occurrence has cast quite a gloom over the rural com- munity. W hiLt rendering assistance Mr J Lewis, of Musland Farm, received a nasty kick over his left eye, from the horse, and had to be medically attended.
The Carriage of Mail-Bags.
The Carriage of Mail-Bags. To the Editor of the County Echo." Dear Sir,—May I be allowed to suggest to the various Parish Councils of North Pembrokeshire to join in a petition to the Postmaster-General in favour of having the mail-bags brought by an early train and dispense with the morning mail cart from Haverfordwest. Such a change, if it could possibly be brought about, would be a great improvement upon the present antiquated and unsatisfactory system, besides proving a great boon to business people in general. Perhaps the Fishguard Parish Council will take the matter in hand.-Yours truly, A BUSINESS MAN.
AMBLESTON.
AMBLESTON. Fatal Fall.—On Thursday last, Mr Llew- ellin, 73 years of age, was assisting the hay- makers at Upper Bouse, Ambleston, and was standing on the top of a rick flome 12 feet high, receiving the hay from the pitchers. He L, suddenly missed his focting and fell to the ground. His fellow workmen ran to his aid, but life was found to be extinct. At the inquest, which was Leld at Middle House, Ambleston, on Friday, before Mr H. J. E. Price, coroner, evidence was given by Mr James Evans, farmer, bro'her-in law of the deceased, and by James Evans, farmer, of Ambleston, both of whom witnessed the ac- cident. The jury returued a verdict of Ac- cidental Death."
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At the Haverfordwest County Court last week Capt Thomas Williams, The Shop, Solva, sued Dr J \V Parry, Llantwit Major, near Cow bridge, Glaro., for the sum of Y,2 3 4. Plaintiff said that the defendant, who did not appear, was acting as a doctor's assistant. His honor pointed out that the previous order was for payment of 103 a month, and that the defendant had not put in an appear- ance.—Ten days, warrant suspended.
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There are two ways of making money nowadays. Get a job in the Hoyal Mint, or buy your clothing and provisions at the O'Connell Cash Stores Goodwick, near the Duffryn Railway Bridge. -Advt.
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Sunday Sacred Concerts.
Sunday Sacred Concerts. To the Editor of the County Echo." Dear Sir,—Will you kindly allow me once more to return to the subject in connection with the religious side of Sunday Concerts, Mr O D Jones and Mr B Hughes demand the names of Fidelis and Horace, but what signifies a name in this case ? The rose would smell as sweet if known by any other name. I admit, however, that to some strangely constituted minds the name is everything, and to confirm that, I may mention that the king only this week knighted the Mayors of Liverpool and Swansea, prefixing their names with a word that will not add a grain of common sense or intelligence, or humanity, to that which they already possess. The name is not essential in this controversy. It cannot effect any argu- ment however deftly or unskillfully handled. There are, besides, precedents given by captains of the press, who quietly enjoy immunity from annoyance by remaining strictly incognito, but I fail to see what right they have to my name. With regard, how- ever, to Fidelis it is conceivable that he may be a relative of the great Saint, the meek, holy, and honest Mr Jabez Balfour, and he will therefore cling to his name and treasure it as his proudest family possession, and in this connection I may add that the way in which "Fidelis" and Mr B Hughes honour their name is by perverting the truth and making statements at total variance with facts. Mr B Hughes, and Fidelis and others would only be too glad to know my name. It would afford the opportunity to all your religous readers to boycott me, to preju- dice me in my avocation, te sneer at me, to exercise their narrow, ungenerous spirit, to handicap me, ancltinally destroy my means of earning a livelihood. To quote any authorita- tive work, such as the Riddle of the Uni- verse," by Professor Haeckel, which upsets the whole structure upon which the religions of the world are based, would only increase their anger, their animosity, and their deter- mination to misrepresent me. This has been my experience, and it has only been by sheer force of will that I have been able to follow my profession against my foes who have nothing to accuse me of but my heterodoxy. Personally, were I to give my name and thus allow it to come to theknowledge of my uncle,' his pious wrath would consume me with its fierceness, indeed nothing could abate it until I was rolled in the gutter, soundly kicked, and even after that act of loving kindness I think he would expect me to join the Salva- tion Army, or the Mormons, taking refuge under the mantle of Brigham Young. I believe this penalty would be insisted upon from the experience I had when I once ven- tured to relate to him (mine uncle) an innocent little story. I told him that when he arrived in Heaven three surprises would be in store for him, viz., 1st, he would see many there that he least expected there 2nd, he would miss many that he expected to be there 3rd, and greatest of all surprises would be to And himself there. For that story he bundled me out of the house. Predestination, incarnation, baptismal sprinkling and other amusing oberra- tions have converted him into a unique calvin- istic divine but he always wears a benignant smile of unutterable expression when a Ger- man-band happens to play before his house Yn y dyfroedd mawr a'r tonau." He enjoys nothing better than a gloomy sermon picturing the torments of the lost, where a never ending tragedy is performed before a delighted audience in another place. Mr Joseph Cham- berlain's preferential tariff policy in favour of this country may possibly so develop as to bring me, a Britisher, some hope yet for the "undiscovered country," but how to propiti- ate Mr B Hughos is indeed a problem that cannot be solved unless a sedative be judic- iously administered. I may venture, however, to prescribe for him some open-air treatment amongst the charms of the Pembrokeshire coast so well dilated upon by the Critic in the County Echo," but if his pietistic malady has reached an acute stage lam afraid that he is beyond the skill of any expert and in that case. Dear old "Fidelis" has verily achieved greatness, for is hp not a veritable crusader of the old school whose proud ancestors are recorded on England's historic roll, faithful in all atrocities renowned in all their assassi- nations," murderous in their religious pro- paganda. Dear "Fidelis," I admit the weather is hot and that it must have affected you. May I respectfully ask if it is sunstroke that caused you to perpetrate that pious letter on Sunday Concerts ? You may, with advantage, apply a double layer of Welsh flannel around the affected parts, and when you resume your incomprehensible pen in this controversy in the interest of superstition, your mental vision might possibly become clearer to enable you to distinguish between fact and fiction. It cannot be stated too olten that it is to secular methods and secular elements that we owe the progress we have made in the face of the dense darkness of the many years of the inquisition, and that of our religious rulers. The object of the Secularist is to free the mind of superstition and to advance the cause of good morals, so as to make it an easier task to build up good moral, useful exemplary citizens. There are thousands of women miserable through poverty, thousands of children destitute, thousands of industrious men and women compelled through poverty and want to be cooped up in town-hovels where every kind of vice and criminal conduct are fostered. In face of these grave facts, which every large town can verify, there are many millions annually expended on altering restoring, and building places of worship, new bishoprics even created, but money withheld to devote towards the improvement in the condition of the poor. It is like getting a superfluous article of furniture when one has no means to buy bread, or like that class of women that hide their shame with fine dresses. The root of the evil is left untouched, every- thing is subordinated to cant, fine jewellery, affectation of piety, while people are driven to crime and perish through hunger.—Christi- anity thus represented has proved itself a failure. History supplies good evidence that it has always been helpless to avert private, provincial, or national evils, helpless during the period of the burning of manufactured victims called witches, religious wars, cruel persecution for centuries, and continued to this day in a more quiet and refined way, impotent to prevent the massacre of St Barth- olomew. The Smithfield Fires, the Spanish Inquisition, wars between christian nations, such as the late Boer war, and the present war between Christian Russia and Japan. Nearly 2,000 years have elapsed and yet vice, and crime and suffering and poverty, arc to be seen every where. Men, women and children are being crushed in our midst without pity and without help, the main object with religious people being to attain Heavenn imaginary place—and leave behind them millions of their brothers and sisters to ignorance and misery, and crime, without making an honest effort to fight against pain, and error, and injustice, and human sorrow, without knowing that wrong produces suffer- ing, without practising the ideal of loving and helping and protecting their fellow creatures. In conclusion, allow me to add there are scores of clergymen and ministers who do not regard the Bible as a record of revealed religion and amongst them I may mention Dean Farrar, Dr. Gladden, Rev Ambrose Pope, Rev Ehondda Williams, Rev C E Beeby, Cannon Henson, Dr Fry, Rev B J Snell, and even the Rev John Watson says it is possible that the spirit of regarding God as an angry jealous, revengeful Deity has tinctured the views of Christians and this fosters the spirit of perseeution, preventing even Sunday con- certs on Penslade. I hope you will kindly insert this in your popular and widely read "County Echo." Thanking you for your courtesy. Yours faithfully, HQRAOS. I To the Editor of the County Echo." Sir,—If you will allow me, I must preface these contributory notes on the subject of Sun- day concerts with an objection to your" Cri- tic's insidious, unfair insinuation in regard 1:0 the quoting of Scripture it was a contemptibly mean advantage to take, and one deserving of the severest condemnation and censure. I hope, in fairness to your contributors, any further at- tempt on Critic's part to cast suspicion on my sincerity will meet with your disapproval. I am thankful to Mr B. Hughes for his timely epistle in defence of our Welsh Sabbath. So long as the true religious spirit of the grand old pioneers of Wales clings to us Sunday observance must continue to the end of time, however numerous and vcnemous be the arrows of heathen social- ists, secularists and such ilk. They are power- less to harm while we hold aloft the banner of religion founded on the impregnable rock of Holy Scripture. I am satisfied that no real at- tempt is made to uphold the resolution, pro- posed at the Parish Council meeting to give the Pierott's unshackled liberty on Sundays. Silence on the point shows admirable discretion, and if Mr O. D. Jones had done likewise he would have acted wisely. Instead of that he shoulders the mantle of Nunquam," the present day apostle of shuffling socialism, and asks three questions. (1) "Am I prepared to prove socialism to be another name for unsettled faith in the Bible ?"' I cannot answer this, his chief question, better than by quoting Nunquam V own words as follow :—" Christ's message, as we have it in the Gospels, is neither clear nor sufficing, and has been obscured, and at times almost obliterated the teachings of Christ are imperfect and inade- quate." Do your readers, or Mr Jones, require anything more convincing than the foregoing to prove that socialism contains devilish tenets and is nothing but unsettlement of faith in the Bible? I think, in justice to Mr Jones, he ought to be allowed to give his views and substantiate—if he can--that socialism is based on any portion of Scripture. Why does he prevaricate and quibble about the identity of "Fidelis"; what matters it to him who I am? Stick to the subject. I am inclined to think—I hope I am mistaken—that he—with several other professing Christians—shares the views of Horace," whose levity and scurrility are beyond all reason. These would-be wreckers of the Sabbath have simply taken up the subject in order to show their indifference to religion and attack Christi- anity they would have the Sabbath Continent- alised and break down the loyalty to the Lord's Day. They would have us worship through nature like hypocrites, take pleasure trips bv road, rail and steamboat, play golf, cricket and tennis instead of meeting together in prayer and praise in our chapels, wherein our devotional parents worshipped the Giver of. all, while the scoffers are accessories to the ruin of others they are stamping their own characters with corrup- tion. It is the duty of Christians, in such times of prevailing predjudices, to maintain uncorrupt- ed integrity amid discouragements and opposi- tion, striving for the good and the noble in life; remaining steadfast to the pure religion of the Gospel; then no aetheistic—socialistic doctrines that teach, among other vices, the desecration of the Sabbath-can harm. Now is the time to check the pernicious influences of bad example set every Sunday by new comers. Last Sunday, much to my regret, I saw a party on a sea trip aboard a steam-tug cyclists were dashing along the roads as though the day was one for general holiday and recreation. Surely it behoves our clergy and ministers to raise their voices against Sabbath-breaking and endeavour to draw the people to public worship. In London the clergy and ministers are endeavouring, with some success, to win the thousands of workers to the side of religion and Christianity. In conclusion, I hope our Parish Council will adhere to its resolution not only now, but at all times when any attempt is made to introduce Sunday concerts. Yours, etc., FIDELIS."
TUE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION…
TUE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION FOR PEMBROKESHIRE. To the Eiitor of iha c. County Echo." Sir,—Next Tues lay will be appointed the Director of Education for this county, it behoves every member of the Education Com- mittee, in whom the ratepayers have reposed confidence, to see that merit is not sacrificed to favouritism. There are three candidates selected out of sixteen applicants. By giving the following resume of each of the thiee your readers will be able to judge whether the committee will decide upon merit or not. Dr Daniel Rees, headmaster Cardigan County School, M.A. Lond. and M.A. and Phd. Leipzig. He is 38 years of age Welsh-speaking has had elementary and grammar school teaching exper- ience at Llandyssul established Pupil Teachers' central classes and teaches French and Latin as headmaster of the Cardigan Intermediate School also teaches continuation classes, 95 per cent of whose pupils come direct from elementary schools. Secondary education:—Was appointed headmaster of Cardigan County School in 1896, and is still holding the position, pupils steadily increased to 111; Chief Inspector's reports are of the highest possible, while the successes in respect to pupils for London Matriculation, senior and junior cer- tificates of C.W.B, &c., have been numerous during each of the nine year's headmastership. For six years examiner of candidates for admission to Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, the syllabus corresponding with the matriculation examina- tion. Among Mr Rees' testimonials is one from Mr Francis Bond, M.A., F.G.S., Inspector of the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board, who says He is a gentleman, a man of culture and education beyond the ordinary Graduate of the English University; he is familiar with Continental methods of education, and ii is not often a man with so wide a range of studies is met with. As an organiser and administrator he gave me proofs of his thorough competence; he has proved his cap- acity already.—In another testimonial from Prin- cipallobcrts, of the University College, Mr Rees is decribed as having begun his education at Aber- ystwyth and completed it at Germany, which has placed him in an exceptionally favourable position to deal with broad questions of education. ll. E. ll. James Welsh Assistant Librarian at Swansea Library 30 years of age. Teaching experiences—1890, assistant at Narberth Grammer School 1895, taught in Whitland County School; 1897, taught in Brierly Hill Board School, Ebbw Yale. Administrative Experiences—Clerk U.D. School Board, Llanfarnach, for 4 years employ- ed at Welsh Central Ofiices«#n occasions; editor and secretary of Cardiff University College Maga- zine. Degree—B.A. (Wales). Welsh-speaking; knowledge in agriculture and type-writing. Edgar Rees Jones, M.A. Special Graduates Diploma examination in the History and Theory of Educatisn the course for training of teachers in secondary schools special technical knowledge of the new Education Act; actual experience in elementary school, higher elementary school, or- ganised science or secondary school, pupil teachers' school, various evening classes Welsh-speaking taught Welsh in elementary and higher grade school; actual teaching experience from lowest standard in the elementary, through higher ele- mentary, and pupil teacher stages to senior matri- culation classes trained in youth in civil service routine; in outside professional duties has dis- tinguished himself as an orgaDler. Copy of testi- monial by Mr W. G. Howell, director of edoeition of the Rhondda District Schools In my official capacity as clerk and superintendent of schools under the late Ystradyfodvvg School Board I have followed his caieer as a pupil teacher, student and master With considerable interest. He pursued the Graduates course of the University of Wales side hy side with his professional training for the Government Teachers' Certilicate, and completed his course with high honours while gaining actual experience an a master in an elementary school. Since then he has distinguished himself as an efficient and very successful master in the Fern- dale Higher Grade and Organised Science School, and Poith Pupil Teachers' School." A glance at the foregoing by anyone in doubt will quickly convince him as to which of the can- didates is the best qualified for the important pos- ition of Director and Inspector of Educatiou to this county. It is necessary to bear in mind that on the qualifications of the one appointed, depend the future of our children's education. The ratepayers have to find the salary, amounting to £350 and expenses, they have a right to expect their representatives to obtain the most efficient and competent person possible for the salary offered BY ONE IN TIIE KNOW.
NEWPORT, PEM.
NEWPORT, PEM. Welsh Family Mottoes.—Among the char- acteristically religious mottoes adorning the coats of arms of some of the distinguished Welsh families, is notably that ot Sir Mar- teine Lloyd, Bart., of Bronwydd, who has the Welsh motto, II I Dduw bo'r ddiolch (To God be the thanks). Poaching on the Tivy.—On Friday last, at a special meeting of the Executive Committee of the Tivy Fisheries Board, charges of poaching against one of the bailiffs named Jones were sustained, and the headwater bailiff was instructed to appoint another man in his place. Lifeboat.—A new self-righting lifeboat, with all the latest improvements, is on order for Cardigan. Many Scenes Before.—It is reported that never before Friday morning last has such a rowdy scone—of the many that have occurred before—been witnessed in theCouncilChamber of Cardigan. The members met to consider the appointment of an official whose duties were to include those of water-inspector, lamp-lighter, and market and slaughter-house inspector.—With such a complexity of duties required in a single individual it is scarcely to be wondered that the members lost their heads over making the appointment, besides, the temperature was high. Before finally choosing the official it would be 88 well to ascertain whether or not the aplicants are agreeable to eing sworn in as special con- stables for duty in the Council Chamber. The report concluded with the statement that the discussion at one point became much heated, and there was some plain speaking, the result of which was that the meeting broke up in disorder, and nothing practical was done.—This may be taken to mean that, although the members raised a dust,' they did not resort to the practical method of wiping the floor with each other and convert- ing a few of their number into door mats or punching machims Dwellers on the Tivy are noted for piety, not pugnacity. The Road to Crymmycli.—Those who take an interest in the progress of the town will be pleased to know that Mr Jonah Evans is endeavouring to have the road from Temple Bar to Crymmych taken over by the County Council. The advantage of this to Newport will be infinitely greater than that of the Fishguard road being made a main-road. Stringent Measures.—If every place were so carefully looked after as Newport in respect to the disposal of waste, slops, &c., there would be very little fear of contagion.—At the last meeting of the District Council Inspector D. B. Phillips reported that a butcher at New- port asked him for permission to use a build- ing at the back of his house as a slaughter house. He promised to have have it properly drained and cemented. The only objection was that it was attached to another house. and their bye-laws stated it should be a certain distance from the neighbouring house. — Dr Havard objected on the ground that he feared it would be a nuisance to the adjoining houses, and the application was refused.—In respect to the scavening cart the Medical Officer said that the question of a cover had, as they were aware, been referred to the Parish Council, but one day the previous week he had given the scavenger notice to discontinue throwing rubbish into the cart until he had a cover, as on that particular day the dust was flying about in all diaections. It was a positive nuis- ance. He promised to comply with his instruc- and provided a cover at his own expense. This time last year there had been complaints of a nuisance at Parrog, although certain persons had been ordered to do certain things, they had not complied. He had received complaints this year, and he suggested that cesspools should be provided.—Many would be inclined to regard a cover to the dust cart as hardly worthy of a second thought, but it is not by any means the case, and all such precautions add to the health and comfort of the town in the long run. It matters not that in some places along the coast sewage and dirt are evils which the people regard with scant care. Newport is somewhat more scrupulous over such matters and rightly so, yet it seems there is room for improvement.—Mr Jonah Evans thought that people ought to be more careful in throwing the dirty water on the roadside, especially this time of the year. A lot of those nuisances could be avoided if people would only think a little.—Mr T Colby pro- posed that notices be served on those persons that unless they abated the nuisance they would be prosecuted, and that cesspools be constructed.—This was seconded by Mr E Lewis, aud carried. Cambrian Archaeological Association.— Great interest is being manifested and centred in the forthcoming visit of the members of the Cambrian Archaeological Association to this district in connection with their lifty-eighth annual meeting. The places proposed to be visited and inspected are Carn Ingli, Carn Cwn, Carn Ffoi, Newport Castle, the .Crom- lechs of Pentre Evan,Treiccrt,and Llysmeddyg, Nevern Castle, Cross and Ogam Stone, Nevern, Pilgrim's Cross, Henllys Castle, Penbenglog Castle, Baldwin's Bridge, the Witch's Cave, Cernydd Meibion Owen, Moel Trigarn, &c. The Rev Isaac Morgan, vicar of Eglwyswrw, will read a paper before the members of the association, which will un- doubtedly be interesting and full of valuable information. Mr Morgan is one of the greatest authorities in Wales on all subjects and objects relating to ancient and modern lore, including saints, abbots, monks, martyrs, hermits, clergy, departed and living worthies in all departments of life, monasteries, abbeys, convents, ministers, cathedrals, churches, cromlechs, stones, crosses, communion vessels, plate, registers, inscriptions, church furniture, bells, stoups, ritual, vestments, birth places of eminent men, dates, hard names, genealogy, geography, prophecy, and history. In most of these subjects he is "facile princeps." From boyhood, Mr Morgan has been a great traveller, and been a keen observer, he has in his possession a most valuable storehouse of information, which he may some day spring as a surprise upon the public in the form of a book which may prove to be a standard one on Archaeology. In the interests of the associa- tion in respect of its present series of meetings he has already travelled on fcot a distance of 81 miles. The records impressions of his visit to Home would be interesting reading. Another keen antiquarian is the Rev D H Davies, vicar of Mount and Verwick, the energetic honorary secretary to the local committee. Mr Davies contributed a very valuable and readable scries of articles to a local newspaper a few years back on the anti- quities of Mount and neighbourhood, and at that time contemplated embodying in book form the result of his researches. b We trust that ho also has a treat in store for the public. Safe under lock and key, Mr Davies has in his possession some most valuable and rare ancient and modern documents which would prove useful to a future historian of Wales. It is to be hoped that these precious heirlooms will not be consigned to oblivion, or even to a posthumous fate. With his literary tastes and abilities, no one could turn them to better account than Mr Davies himself. Another enthusiastic archaeologist is Mr Joshua Hughes, Rhosygadairnewydd. Like one of Shakespearo's characters, Mr Hughes has in his life-time played many parts. Ho has of late cultivated the muse, and in an able series of articles contributed to a contemporary he has come out in the role of champion and defender of the faith and as a stern denouncer of Jesuits and Papists. He has in no uncer- tain voice sounded the note of warning to his countrymen. Mr Hughes has always inter- ested himself in all matters affecting the welfare of the people, including education, light railways, co-operative societies, and until recently was county councillor for his native district. To the other members of the association, especially in connection with their researches in this locality, these three sages will prove to be safe and infallible guides into the mystic realms of antiquity. The dates of the Cardigan meeting are August 15th to August 20th. Crowing Roosters.—A correspondent writes on the subject of a cock which sounded a shrill note in the porch of St Mary's Church oa a recent Sabboth, whilst service was in progress within. He says there are maay such —birds he calls them—in another form, but with notes as unmusical as the bray of a jackass, aud with something of the poison of a viper in them. There are bantams and bramahs, peacocks and even peahens, whose feathers and pious mien, bide a multitude of trans- gressions and a biting, guilty conscience The crowing of the rooster in the porch is no un-. common circumstance, seeing that the sacred God's-acre is used by some who call them- selves Christians and church-goers, as a poul try run. They don trappings of woe and sniffi for a time, whenever they attend the interment of the dead, then the dear departed are forgotten, and o'er the mounds that mark the sacred tombs fowls are allowed to run riot and make the churchyard as common as a dung-heap. Is there a trace of sincerity or consistency in this method ? At the Castle.—Sir Marteine, and Lady Lloyd and family, went u;to residence at the ancient castle on Friday last, and since their arrival the civic borough has been unusually bright and animated. The entry of the honoured family into the town was heralded by the peeling of the parish church bells. Sir Marteine and his gracious Lady with several of the family attended service at the church on Sunday last. During the week. Lady Lloyd with her usual kindness and consideration for sufferers, visited several who have for many years been helpless inva- lids. The Rev J W Rees, rector, designate of Llanrhian, accompanied her ladyship on Tuesday last on an errand of mercy to a house wherein has lain for about seven years a young girl suffering from an incurable malady. Such acts as these are characteristic of the distinguished house of Bronwydd, and endear the family to the people, from age to age, through the tide of years.—Accompany, ing Miss Lloyd and the sweet child Joan, famed for her beauty, is a pretty South African goat which attracts notice wherever they go. Illness.—Sympathy was expressed on all hands last week at the sudden illness of Mr Jenkins, Berry Hill, farm bailiff of Llwyn- gwair. For a time Mr Jenkins remained in rather a serious state, but rallied under the care of Drs Rees and Davies, aud is now al- most convalescent. Misfortune.—Mr Johnny Davies was sing- ularly unfortunate again last week. As his ship .1 Lochglen," of Glasgow, while leaving Poit Talbot had seyeral planks damaged, and was compelled to put back to port. Mr Davies came home for a few days and left again on Monday last. Why Not ?—In fashionable places, such a Newport is rapidly^growing, it is usual to publish a visitors' list in the local newspaper, why not Newport ? Several have asked lor the publication of a visitors' list in the County Echo," the only representative local paper. Of course, it must not be over- looked that the work of compilation is exten- sive aud many names are liable to be omitted. Now, if the proprietors of hotels and lodging- houses will give a little mutual help the list of visitors will appear in this column each week. Ail that they need do is to write down the names of their guests enclose them in an envelope and leave same at Mr John Williams, chemist, or at Mr John Williams, draper, directed to the Representative of the County Echo and who will ensure their appearance each week. Visitors.—Mr Frank Davies and Mr Price, of Cardiff, the first of whom is a relative of Mr J P Brown, are staying at the house of the lutter. Cycling Accident.—On Thursday last Miss Samuel, ot Ondera House, was violently thrown off her bicycle aud rendered uncon- scious. It seems that in descending the slope to Parrog she lost control of her machine, which wobbled on one side of the road, throw- ing her to the ground. Several persons quick. ly ran to r assistance, and she was taken home and medically attended. Soon she was brought round and is now completely restored. Ebentzer.—The worshippers at Eben'zer Chapel had a very good and unexpected musical treat on Sunday last. Before the evening service a beautifully articulated reci- tation was given by the wee child of six years, Miss Williams, of Dowlais. Following the service Madame Miles Beynon, a noted pro- fessional soprano vocalist, of Merthyr, sang in beautiful style and with admirable expres- sion "0 Fryniau Caersalem." The people were delighted with the rendition, and sub- sequently expressed appreciation and thanks. Madame Beynon is the wife of Mr Miles Beynon,a native of Eglwyswrw, and is spend- ing a brief holiday at Newport, staying at Welfield Grove.—The officiating minister at Ebenezer was the Rev — Jacob, Penniel, Carmarthen. Success of a Newportiau.—From bonuie Scotland comes the plea3iug announcement of the success at the Edinburgh University ot Mr Robert James Nicholson, B.A H.Sc a native of Newport, and son of Mr Robert Nicholson, a very popular and most highly respected Inland Revenue Oiiicer, one time at Newport, but now of Edinburgh. Mr Nicholson, (jun) was Iat week awarded the Mackay-Smith scholarship in chemisti v, and be also took his Bachelor of science degree. e, with many old acquaintances and friends congratulate Mr Nicholson on his success. It is ten years since the family left Newport. The Rev E Riehaids, of PontavduUis, is on a visit to his mother at Dewi Vilia. On Sunday last he officiated at Llanlliwer church.—Mr W Morris, Ivy llouso, arrived from London to spend a holiday. Bcthlehcm. On Sunday last the respected and worthy pastor oiliciatcd for the first time since his return from holiday making. 10 the morning he performed the rite of baptism by immersion. During the day he delivered vigorous sermons to numerous congregations. Scholastic Success.—Miss Gwennie Hos- kins, Hellispont House, student at the Car- digan Intermediate School, gained a scholar- ship last week.—Mr Johnny Bowen has also been successful in his studies. Death of Mr Roger Morris.—After a brief illness—less than a week—Mr Roger Murris, blacksmith, of Pwllybroga, Cwmgwaun, died on Friday last at the age of i2 years. It is just a week over two months since the WOt tily partner of his joys and sorrows passed beyond the vale—the 12th of May last, llo^er was a hale, hearty fellow, well-infunuej in many things which do not enter into the repertoire of a on of Vulcan. The history of wars, of great and thrilling events he had at his finger tips, his geographical knowledge was remark- able, and nothing pleased him more than to render a little service gratuitously where and whenever possible. Thus, the muscular man was always interesting company with intelli- gent neighbours. Many an hour has he spent I at Newport with one or two, who like him- self knew something,worth knowing of this sublunary globe. Not more than a day or two before his illness he spent a few hours at Newport, meeting and greeting old friends. To one worthy he expressed himself as never feeling in better health. On Monday last, mourners and friends—sympathisers—follow- ed the remains to the grave at Brynberian, where the Rev J. Gregory officiated and paid a tl i bu te to the intelligence, uprightness and straightforwardness of their departed brother, whose end was Peace. Musical Success.—We congratulate Miss Millie Nicholas, eldest daughter of Mr and and Mrs T Nicholas, formerly of Lower larket-street, in gaining, on Saturday last, at Carmarthen, the elementary certificate for proficiency in music. Only six marks short of gaining the honours certificate. Miss Nicholas promises well towards becoming a piano executant of high standing.
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DINAS CROSS. Picture Post Cards of Cwrayreglwys, show- ing the place and sea, also the old church on the shore and cottages the Gwauu Valley Newport (Pem.) bay, Newport Church, and other local views on sale at the "Echo" Offices. Price, 7 Cards for Gd (post free, 7d). Stone Depots.—Among those respresenta- tives of the District Council deputed to find stone depots, only one repoit, that of Mr Dewi Harries' was sent in at the last meeting. Mi Harries had located six suitable places. Jericho Water Supply. — With reference to the proposed water supply for Jericho, In- spector Phillips repotted at the District Council that he had met the Dinas Parish Council with reference to the Jericho water supply, and they had decided to leave the matter for a while in order to see if there would be sufficient water to go to the expense of putting down pipes.—No infectious cases had been repoitel to him daring the month. The river Jurdan will yet have to be tapped for water to supply the pious place Distinction. Pembrokeshire men have noted with some pride that the only musicians presented to his Majesty the King during his visit to Swansea were Pembroke men. These were Mr Penfro Rowlands, the conductor of the Morriston Choir, who is a native of Llys- yfran Mr J. D. Thomas, the conductor of the picked choir for the King's yacht, who hails from Dinas and r Trevor Evans, who sang several solos before his Majesty, who springs from Bwlchygroes. Season Prospects.—The present season is the most successful of any, that have past, for visitors. Neatly every bouse, receiving health.seekers acd tourists, are full and booked 1ur some weeks to cone. Ashgrove.—Mrs (Capt) James is enter- taining Mr aud Mrs B Thomas, of London, very intimate friends of Capt and Mrs James. Visitors.—Mr and Mrs J Harries, Nar- berth, are spending the holidays at Laurel Villa, with Mrs Harries' parents. Holiday Tour.—On Thursday Mr and Mrs Edwin Bennett, Ashgrove, started on a holi- day tour around the coast of Devon and Somerset. After spending' a few days at the joint-family residence of Mrs Bennett's at Barry, where there is to be a family gathering, the tourists proceed to Weston-Super-Mare, the several other pretty resorts on the coast, and eventually to Torquay, the air of which has a revivifying effect on Mrs Bannett's somewhat delicate constitution. By their genuine good nature and affability the Post- master and his winsome partner, and the family generally, have won the lasting esteem of the whole community, and sincere wishes are expressed for their safe return with a store of renewed health and vigour. Sea N otts -Capt George, of the Sleeve- roe,' has arrived home after four years' ab- sence. Mrs George accompanied her husband for two years.—Capt Thomas, of the G. W. Wolffe,' arrived home on Friday last.—Also arrived is the I Dow,,xn'tilll with Mr D G Thomas, Brynymor. chief mite, and Mr Joseph Francis, Glanhclig. Baptist U uiun.-The Rev J W Maurice and Mr Evan Da vics are attending the Baptist Union held at Maesteg Salem Chapel this week. The rev gentleman was a candidate for the vice-Presidency aud in" the voting came second to the Rev W Edwards, D.D., Cardiff, with 78 which figure was double the other two nominated. Pembroke contributed )I towards the centenary fund. At the conference on Tuesday last the Rev J Williams, Cardigan, presided. Obsfquies -On Sunday last a very large concourse of mourners and friends gathered at Pentre Farm to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of Mr Thos Thomas, who died on Thursday last at the age of 68. From Fishguard a contingent of the Gwaun Lod.-e of Oddfellows, wearing mourning sashes, also attended as a mark of respect to a deceased brother. Upwards of thirteen carriages, bringing relatives and friends from different parts of the district, joined the cor- tege to Macpela, where the remains were interred. Capt J Thomas, of the G, W. Wolife,' fortunately, arrived home after a lengthy voyage in time to attend his father's funeral. The Rev J W Maurice, Tabor, officiated at the house and graveside. Every house along the roadside had blinds drawn, while scores of the residents j jined the mourn- ful procession. Deceased was highly respected and leaves a widow and several sons and daughters. Two of the sons are at sea. Regatta.—At the regatta committee meet- ing held in the schoolroom, there was a fairly good attendance and reliable collectors were appointed. It is to be hoped that the affluent residents will take part and render the secte- tary and prime movers that assistance which will lead to success. Haymaking.—Ihe intermittant rain of the past week has paralyzed the hay harvest. For more than a week nothing progressive has been possible, and the few who were fortunate enough ia rushing through with hay while the glorous sun shone, are now patting themselves on the back so to speak. Sea Notes.— Mr D J Evans, Cclmbrian Terrace, l,t't for Hamburg, to join the II Mogwen" on Friday last as chief mate to Capt Griffiths, Capel.
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