The County Echo

FISHGUARD. Parish Church.—An Organ Recital will be given at the Parish Church on Friday, August 25th, by Mr F G Palmer. A.R.C.O., assisted by several artistes. Programme of music will be issued at an early date. A collection will be made for the organist and choir fund. —Advt. Coal.—Now due the schooner Alnwick," with a cargo of best large House Coal.— Order your winter stock now at summer prices.-Cuthbert Thomas, Fishguard. Concerts.—On Friday last the Royal Male Voice Party (under the conductorship of Mr W Thomas, Treorky), gave two concerts at Fisbguard-in the afternoon at the Temper- ance Hall, at which Mr J C Yorke, J P, pre- sided, and in the evening at Hermon Chapel, the chairman being Dr O'Donnell. Owing to the counter-attractions at Newport and St Nicholas the attendance at the two concerts was not so large as would otherwise have been the case. Notwithstanding this, the result was a financial success, while musically the concerts rank among the best ever held in the town, the renowned vocalists being in excellent voice, and gave some splendid ren- ditions.—The proceeds of the concerts go towards Hermon Chapel building fund.—The secretarial duties were efficiently carried out by Mr Hugh George (chemist).-At the after- noon concert Dr Williams (Drim) tendered thanks to the chairman, and paid a high com- pliment to the choir on its capital perform. ance.—At the evening concert Mr L Evans (' Echo') proposed a vote of thanks to Dr O'Donnell for presiding, which was unani- mously endorsed. To the Editor of the County Echo." Dear Sir,—With regard to the concerts by the Royal Welsh Male Voice Party will you kindly permit me, through the medium of your valuable paper, to perform a duty which the unexpected rendering of the 'finale' by the Choir prevented my doing at the evening meeting, namely, thanking the following for, by their generosity, having promoted con- siderably to the success of the undertaking Mr John Worthington, Glynymel, for loan of flowers; Mr T G Bennett, Fontane House, loan of flags, etc; Messrs Richards, Royal Oak, and T H Narbett for use of vehicles; and Mrs George, Tregroes; Mrs Narbett, Market Square; Mrs Evans, Temperance Hotel, Goddwick Mrs John Evans, Penslade Mrs Hancocke, High-street; Miss Wilcox, Miss Edwards, Slade; Rev Dan Davies, and Mr W L Williams, Cefnydre, for providing accommodation for the singers :also Sergeant Rosser for the use of his beautifully-toned piano. I should also like to acknowledge the valuable help of Messrs L Evans, Echo," James Owen, Morgan James, Griffith Thomas, T H Narbett, Nath Evans, A J Hodges, J D Georgo (chemist), Enoch Davies, Enoch Evans, Henry Evans, and many others whom I would like to mention did space but permit.—Yours faithfully, H. B. GEORGE, hon. sec. County Court Case.—At the Haverford- west County Court on Tuesday, Mr Enoch Davies, Lower Fishguard, entered a claim for £14 83 lOd against Mrs Duddridge, also of Lower Fishguard. The claim was made up as follows :—Repairs done to Cwm Lodge, 22 18s balance due for repairs done at Bank House, Fishguard, il; milk supplied, 10s. The defendant had paid into court £9 18s in full satisfaction, the difference being an allowance of £7 10s for repairs done at OWUl Hall. When the case was called, Mr Eaton Evans applied, on behalf of Mr Vaughan, of Fishguard (representing the de- fendant), te have the case adjourned.—Mr W T S Tombs, for the plaintiff, said as Mr Vaughan had offered to pay the costs of the ,day, he had no objection.—The case was adjourned. .Death.-The death took place at Hottipass, on Sunday evening last, of Mrs Williams, sister to the Rev James Lamb. The funeral will take place to-morrow (Friday) at 2.p.m. Motor Accident. Whilst descending Dinas Hill into Lower Fisbguard on Wednes- day a motor car, containing a gentleman, two ladies and a boy, from Bradford, Yorks, got disabled through the brakes, it is believed, becoming defective. The little boy was thrown out but escaped uniojured, as did also the rest of the occupants. The car, however, got somewhat damaged.

SOLVA. At the Haverfordwest County Court on Tuesday—before his honour Judge Bishop- George Oliver, Market-street, Haverford. west, boot and shoe dealer, applied for a judgment order against Albert Wilcox, labourer, Penycwm, for 4s 9d, being balance of an account. Mr Watkins, for the plain- tiff, could, however, give no evidence as to debtor's means, but he believed he had been working for the last month. He waa em- ployed with the County Council steam roller. His Honour said if defendant was in the employ of the County Council it would be easy to get a certificate as to his earnings. Adjourned for proof of earnings.

Counterfeit Coins at Fishguard. At a Special Session, held at the Town Hall, Fishguard, on Monday last-before Mr W S Jenkins (iu the chair) and Mr E D Jones-a well-dressed young woman of about 20 years of age, named Haunah Jane John, of Crincoed, Llanwnda, was brought up in cus- tody on a charge of unlawfully tendering two pieces of counterfeit coins to Mr Francis A. Davies, draper, of Paris Bouse, Fishguard, on Saturday afternoon, the 5th of August.—Mr V J G Jonns, solicitor, appeared for the de- fence. Mr Francis A. Davies was the first witness called, and after taking the oath, asked the magistrates if he was bound to give evidence; he was not prosecuting would rather not do so. He, however, gave his version of the case as follows :—Sometime in the afternoon of the 5th inst prisoner came into my shop and purchased a skirt, blouse, belt, under- skirt and a yard of silk, amounting in all to £1 17 d 4d, tendering in payment what appeared to be £ 2, but on examination found them to be two gold-gilded shillings, the reverse side bearing the mark one shilling." I took them bick to her and asked her where did you get these from ? I told her the gilt came off on my fingers, and she tried them and the gilt came off on her fingers as well. In reply to my question as to where she got them from, she replied that she had had them on the top of Goodwick Hill by a person named William Morgan. She had exchanged silver for them. I told her to take my advice-to take them back to William Morgan, and bring the silver to me. She thanked me for the advice, and k said she would be back in a few minutes—at least, she said, 41 can't be back in less than an hour.' I explained to her at the time the gravity of the case, and the liability to which she was exposed. I returned to her the two coins, and she left the premises, and I have not seen her till now. Sergt. Rosser called upon me on Thursday last, and I gave him some information. William Morgan, living on the top of Goodwick Hill, and employed ut the Har- bour Works,said he had not seen prisoner for the last three months, and had not exchanged any coins with her. Prisoner's statement that he had done so was a false one. P.S. Rosser said In consequence of a re- port I saw in the County Echo,' on Thurs- day last, with reference to counterfeit coins, I made enquiries of the Editor, and subse- quently went to see Mr Francis Davie, of Paris House. I drew his attention to what was in the Echo.' Mr Davies said it was quite correct, and gave detailed particulars of what had occurred That a young person had called at his shop, and had made purchases to the amount of J61 17s 4d, handing him what appeared to be two sovereigns, but what he afterwards found to be two gold- gilded shillings. I reported the case, and on Saturday laid information and obtained a warrant against the prisoner, Hannah Jane John, of Crincoed, Llanwnda. In company with P.C. Jones, of Goodwick, I went to Crincoed and arrested prisoner and, in the presence of her mother, I charged her with offering counterfeit coins at Fishguard. In reply, she said I did not know then they were counterfeit coins. I received the two sovereigns from a young woman by the name of Miss Edwards, of Cardiff, whom I had met that day. I gave her silver in ex-chatige, which I had in my purse. She left Goodwick that day for Cardiff, and I have failed to see her since.' On the dresser in the kitchen at Crincoed I found a bottle (produced) contain- ing liquid gold, of which I took possession, by the consent of her mother. I then took prisoner to the Police-station at Fishguard, where she has been detained until to-day. Prisoner told me she had failed to clean the coins and had thrown them away. Chairman (to prisoner): Do you wish to give any evidence in your own behalf?— Prisoner No, thank you. Chairman Any witnesses ?—Prisoner No, sir. No defence was offered, and prisoner was committed to the Quarter Session, to be held in October next. Mr Johns, on behalf of prisoner, appealed for bail, which, after a brief consultation, the Magistrates granted prisoner's stepfather (James Evans) becoming a surety for .£10, and prisoner herself for a similar amount. Considerable interest was taken ic the case, the Court being crowded during the hearing.

The Proposed New Sohool Building at Fishguard. It is whispered that grave and unexpected difficulties confront the project of erecting a council school at Fishguard. Plans of an ornate two-storied building were prepared by the architect to the Education Authority, Mr D Edward Thomas, and, as a matter of fact, were actually passed by the Building Sub. Committee of the County Authority, but they were, held back because the chairman, Mr Egerton Allen-always a stickler for what he terms precision-was not satisfied and the financial aspect of the matter had been only considered. The Building Committee had the plans before them again and they reported to the Education Authority that they were not prepared to make a public report. Now it is believed some people question whether after all a new Council School is needed, for, they say, the existing provided school is by no means full. There may be other reasons to account for the dilatoriness, but that unexpected difficulty, causing delay, has arisen is undoubted.

DERELICT AT MILFORD. The small sailing vessel Enid, of Aberayrmi, struck on the Horse Rock in Ramsey Souwja Distress signals were sent up, and the St. David's lifeboat immediately went to her assistance, and took off the crew, leaving the vessel in a sinking condition, as it was expected every moment that she would founder. When the tide rose, however, the vessel got off the rocks and drifted into the bay. The skipper of the sketch (Captain Lewis) had with him on board his four little children. Some hours later the Enid was sighted by a passing steam trawler, which took her in tow, and proceeded to Milford Haven. The Enid was. on a voy- age from Aberayron to Porthcawl in ballast.

CROESGOCH. The Rev J T Jones, Ainon, Cardiff, officiat- ed at Croesgoch on Sunday last--We are asked to correct the statement made in our last issue that Mr Cornelius Griffiths, of Bangor College, had received a call to the pastorate of this church, that it was incorrect. -We might say that we received our informa- tion from what we have always regarded as a reliable source, but we are informed that up to the present the church has not given a call to anyone, so that our informant must have been mislead and we very readily make this correction.

SHOOTING RIGHTS over Llandrudion S and Caerau Farms reserved previous permission caucelled.-Dr Owen, Bryuymor.

The Fatal Accident at Goodwick THE I INQUEST. Mr H J E Price, Clroner for South Pem- brokeshire, held an inqut3t on Thursday after- noon of last week, at the Haverfordwest Infirmary, on the body ot William Howells of Fishguard, who was fatally in in." he works at Goodwick, as bri last week's issue. Mr Ll% Inspector, was present, at was Sansome, the foreman of tht works wick. Ezekiel Williams, LlanycVare, mason, the deceased was his son-in-law. He wa years of age, and was employed as a labou on the Goodwick Pier. Witntss knew nothu.^ of the accident, and merely ideutifid the body. John Evans, of Goodwick, a ganger in the employ of the G.W.R., said the deceased was in his gang as a slinger. The gang were filling skips with stones, and unloading them into wagons. About 6 p.m. on Tuesday the crane was being taken away for the night, and was moving along on her own steam. Witness was standing 7 or 8 yards away, and a man named Phillips was driving the crane, and Evan James was driving the locomotive. He could not see the deceased at the time, but it was the rule for the two slingers to walk in front of the crane when it was being moved. The other slinger wasVaughan Roberts. Witness heard someone bawl out Woal' The crane stopped, and witness ran round, when he saw deceased under the crane. He was lying be- tween the two rails, and one leg was cut off. Deceased was got out very easily, and was able to speak. The doctor was sent for at once, and the injured man was taken to Haver- fordwest Infirmary. On the road Howells said he was walking in front of the crane when he felt the girder catch his foot, and he fell. Howells had been on the works about two years, %nd about Dine months at this particu- lat work. By the Inspector: The crane travelled tip foremost, so that the driver could see ahead. Daniel Phillips, the crane-driver in ques- tion, said he had been with this crane six years. On Tuesday night, when they started to move the crane, Howells and Roberts walked alongside, but slightly in front, of the crane, Howells being nearest the craBe. After moving the crane four or five yards, Roberts shouted out 'Stop her,' and he did so. He felt no jerk.. Witness was looking ahead at the time, but was unable to see anything very near the crane. He stopped the crane, jumped down, and saw Howells underneath, with his leg cut clean off. By the Inspector There was no whistle to his crane. Had there been, it would have been no use, as Howells was too near the crane. Would it not be better if the crane had a whistle ? I can't say about that. The Coroner: Who would you report to if anything happened to the crane ? Mr San- some. The Coroner: Is Mr Sansome here ? Yes, sir. The Coroner (to Mr Sansome): Can you tell us why the crane had no whistle ? .Mr Sansome Because it is not necessary, unless it is a continuous travelling crane. The Coroner: It may not be necessary, but is it not desirable ? No I don't think so. This is a stationary crane, and is only moved too and from its work, and for water. Vaughan Roberts, a slinger employed with deceased, said: On Tuesday night, when they were moving the crane, he and Howells were in front of the crane-witness between the metals and deceased on the outside. He heard Howells call out Won,' and, looking round, he saw Howells under the crane. Witness did not see him fall. The crano stopped immedi- ately. He could not say what made Howells fall, unless tho girder of the crane caught his heels, or he might have stopped to shift a stone. The Coroner: Rather a haphazard way of doing it, isn't it ? I don't know, sir. The Coroner: If a man makes a mistake, itnf thinks the crane is further behind than it really is, then an accident happens. Evan James, of Duffryc, in the employ of the G.WR,, said he was passing the crane to clear the road for another crane, when he saw a man on his back on the road. He did not see him fall. He heard someone shout, but could not say who it was. The crane was stopped at once. Mr Sansome, replying to the Coroner, said he could not throw any more light on what had happened. No one seemed to have seen him fall. Dr Wilson said he saw Howells in the In- firmary, whose death was due to shock. His injuries were the right leg cut off below the knee wound on left thigh; injury to the right shoulder; and various other bruises. It was a hopeless case from the first. Death took place on Wednesday. The Coroner said no one seemed at blame, and the matter seemed a pure accident. A verdict to this effect was returned" Mr Sansome said he wished to exnress on behalf of the Company, their regret for what had happened, and sympathy with the rela- tIves. The Coroner said he was sure the jury would echo that sentiment. It was a sad thing to see a man in the prime of life cut off so suddenly. THE FUNERAL. t body was brought back to Fishguard trom Haverfordwest on Thursday evening, and the funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, when an immence concourse of people (one of the largess ever seen in the town) gathered to pay the last mark of respect to the deoeased. The Rev Dan Davies officiated very impressive- ly at the house and graveside, the interment taking place at the Baptist Cemetery. Some beautiful floral tributes were sent by Mr T Williams and family, Cnwcsandy Mr J Worthington, Glynymel Mrs and Mr G Lambert Gibson, Goodwick and by relatives and friends of the deceased. We are informed that representation is being made to the G.W.R. Company for the erection of a suitable building at Goodwick wherein injured workmen might be sursif>allv treated and attended by competent nurses and thus avoid their removal to Haverford- west Infirmary. There is no doubt as to the need of such a building, and it is hoped the, Company will take steps to provide the necessary accommodation.

The State of Trade in the County Things are not exactly bright just now in many parts of the County of Pembroke. At Pembroke Dock they are in a sad way about the discharges from the Dockyard, which, we are assured by a high afficial, will continue at the rate of twenty* men a week until October and we are left to guess what may happen then. The possible establishment of a submarine depot near the dockyard in the dim and remote future is hardly compensation for present ills down Pembroke way. At Neyland all local enterprise is scotched for the present as, when the Irish traffic and G.W.R. factory are removed to Goodwick, there will be absolutely nothing for Neyland save as a living centre for a deminishing number of dockyard men. At Milford Haven it is an open secret that the fish trade is dis- appointing expectations, and that Swansea is proving a formidable rival. Haverfordwest is quaking over the closing down of the two collieries in its vicinity, at Freystrop and at Hook. An optimistic view-of this awkward incident is that the stoppage is but temporary which may, or may not, be true, whereas the fact is certain that the pits are idle. The one bright spot in the whole county, therefore, seems to be our own busy and growing little town but while we rejoice in our present prosperity and locking forward hopefully to an ever brighter future, we cannot but view with regret the decadence we see all around.