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The fashions of the Moment. W. o. TMOMJLS Begs to announce that they have just returned from London with a Large Stock of DRAPERY AND MILLINERY Paris Models—Trimmed and Semi-Trimmed Straws and Crino- lines to suit all ages. Infants Millinery in great variety. Flowers, Feathers, Ospreys, Cabuchons, Millinery Beads and Sequins, now so much in vogue. Costumes, Coats and Skirts in all the newest styles. A smart collection of Blouses in Silks, Laces, Nets, Delaines, Voiles, Cashmeres, Cambrics, and Embroidered Allover. The Fancy Department is well stocked with all that is Newest in Neckwear, Belts, Gloves, &c. The Gent's Department is well stocked in Men's, Youths, and Juvenile's Suits, Hats, Caps, Ties, Fronts, Collars, and Under- clothing, of every description. Before ordering your Spring and Summer Suits you are invited to call and inspect my new ranges of Patterns for the coming Season. Value, Fit and Style cannot be beaten I assure you of our best attention at all times and solicit a con- ¡ tinuance of your valued support. Note Address- W. O. THOMAS, Railway House, West St., Fishguard And Temple of Fashions, Newport, Pem. I Clearance Sale I GIVING UP BUSINESS The whole of my Stock of Boots & Shoes, &c., Must be clared as soon as possible, as I have decided to give up business, and special Bargains are offered. dOB HERBERT, Boot W arehous e West Street, Fishguard. -V'- .v Town Hall, Fishguard. A. J. HODGES (Associate of the Auctioneers' Institute) Auctioneer, Accountant, Valuer, House, Land and Commission Agent. Sales conducted of House and Land Property, Agricultural Stock and Crop, Household Furniture, &c. Agent for the Chief Life, Fire, Accident, Plate Glass and Live Stock Ins urance Societies. Agent for the well-known Dublin and Wicklow Manures- Stores-Near Fishguard Post Office. GROCERY. The Vergarn Stores, WEST ST., FISHGUARD, FOR Groceries and Provisions OF ALL #KINDS. An entirely Fresh Stock. No old Goods kept. The Stock is of the Choicest possible kind. Nothing but the Best Stocked. Soliciting a continuance of the excellent public patronage already extended. J. D. WILLIAMS Coronation Stores, GOODWICK THE BEST HOUSE FOR Svocems & High-class TEAS a speciality. A choice selection of Goods for Christmas Trade. • FRUITS at lowest prices. Oar Bread and Cakes are renowned for their qualities. Respectfully soliciting a continuance of public patronage and support. PLEASE NOTE ADDRESS— ARTHUR DAVIES, Coronation Stores, GOODWICK. ALFRED REES, The Stores, Puncheston Has in Stock a Choice Selection of the Newest Goods for Summer Wear f A Variety of Black and Coloured Dress Materials to select from. The Dressmaking is managed by a highly ex- perienced hand and would surely give satis- faction* We have also the Newest Novelties in Millin- < ery of every description, We are having a Grand Stock of Fancy Goods arriving weekly to suit all. A thoroughly New Stock af Drapery in all its branches can be got at THE STORES, PUN. CHESTON, and at the most reasonable terms. Boys and Gent's Ready-made Clothing is also having our best attention. Hats, Cape, Ties, &c., always in stock of the newest styles. A large atoek of useful Earthenware, Paints, Oils Paper Hangings, to suit all, always in zWk. He begs to invite comparison of quality S3" D'rice. and if satisfied, as he feels sure any one S he begs to ask for their valued orders at all have hi* tot and prompt attention. J. I. Griffiths & Co., Gents' Mercers, Tailors, And Boot Stores, Beg to announce that they have OPENED Premises at Dyffryn And hope to receive a fair share of public -patronage.- Prices to bu-it ki-il classes Ladies Boots from 5s i id. Gents from 4s d Children's from 2s I id, lI" Repairs done at the shortest notice, j A. H. PECK, Watchmaker & Jeuiellen, Vergam Terrace, FISHGUARD, Begs to announce that he has commenced BUSINESS at the above address where he trusts that by personal attention and excellence of workmanship to merit a share of public patronage and support. ——— » London and Provincial Experience. PUNCHESTON Supply Stores. WM. EVANS Begs to thank his numerous customers for the splendid support accorded him in the past and solicits a continuance of their patronage. Large stock of China Goods, also Paints, Oils, Wall-Papers, Varnishes, &c All I ask is comparison in Price and Quality. Pice for Eggs all the year round. Town & Barrington, Fish Stores, Goodwick, Beg to inform the inhabitants of Goodwick Z-1 and District that they have OPENED STORES And are now able to supply Fried Fish, Dried and Shell Fish, and hope to obtain a fair patronage from the public. Orders strictly attended to. Oysters a speciality, Fried Fish and Chipped Potatoes every evening from 6 to 10.30 p.m. Parcels of Fish sent to any address, 7 lbs at 2s 6d carriage paid. Cleaned ready for the table. Castle.. Stores Just arrived a Large quantity of Vpuit Of the Highest Quality, viz.; Raisins, Currants, Sultanas, Stoned Raisins, Muscatells, Figs, Apples, Oranges, Grapes, Lemons, Dates, Metz Fruits, Almonds, Nuts, Lemon Citron, and Orange Peels. Chutney, Currie Powders, Blancmange, Custard Powders, &c. Self Raising and other CakQ Flour. a Essences, Vanilla, Lemon, Cochineal Almonds. Harris' Wiltshire Sausages, fresh daily Cooked Hams, luncheon Sausages. Try our Welsh Hams. Huntley and Palmers Cakes & Biscuits. Dwyryd, Liptons, Home and Colonial Tower and Magnetic Teas. NOTE THE ADDRESS- W. ID. GRIFFITHS, Castle s.t ores, FISHGUKRD- J. D. and Ben Thomas CABINET MAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS. 88, Orchard Street, Swansea (Opposite Central Police Station). Designs and Estimates Free Mr. Frederick 6. Palmer, Associate of the Royal College of Organists (Certificates F.R.C.O., Practical Exam- ination the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music the Incorporated Society of Musicians, London (honours), and Trinity College, London). GIVES laESSONS [11 Organ, Pianoforte, Voice Production and Theory of Music also personal or correspondence lessons in Har- mony, Counterpoint, etc. High Street, Fishguard. GOODWICK, PEM. FOR SALE, a Valuable Freehold BUILD- ING PLOT situate in the centre of the above rapidly rising town, having a frontage of 23 feet or thereabouts to the main road with a depth of about 92 feet. Full particulars may be obtained on appli- cation to A. J. HODGES, Auctioneer, &c Town Hall, Fishguard. North Pembrokeshire. Important Sale of Freehold Estates. Messrs. T. Rule Owen & Son. Will Offer for Sale by Public Auction, Subject to Conditions, the following Valuable AT THE BLACK LION HOTEL, CARDIGAN, On Saturday, the 12th day of June, 1909 At 1 o'clock. PARISH. FARM. TENANT. AREA RENT. A. R. p. £ s d Nevern and Bayvil .Cwmgloyne Mr. B. James 356 x 38 300 0 0 Bayvil Cottage & Fields Miss M. Thomas 7 2 n 900 Bayvil and Moylgrove Pantygroes Mr. D. Griffiths 227 o 13 150 o o .Bayvil .|Mr. B. James 214 3 n 200 o o Bayvil .Trecerney Mr. D. Griffiths 142 1 39 80 o o Jiayvi], Moylgrove,and Jiayvi], Moylgrove,and '7 Nevern Tregammon Mr. T. Lloyd .1 220 3 26 148 o o Bayvil and Nevern .ICrigue .IMessrsE,&W.Havard 213 0 5 156 o o Nevern Trellyfant .|Mr. J. Davies 370 1 16 240 o oJJ Moylgrove .Cibwr .IMr. B. James 20 2 23 28 o o -Newport .1 wo Pields Dr. Havard 5 1 13 21 o o And the Impropriatorial Tithe Rent Charge as commuted and chargeable on the Farms of Trefaes and Pantgwyn in the parish of Bayvil amounting to £ 7. The above Lots are situated in the most beautiful and productive part of the County and are within easy reach of the towns of Cardigan and Newport and about ten miles from the Great Western Terminus and rising towns of Goodwick and Fishguard. AT THE CASTLE HOTEL, MAENCLOCHOG, On Friday, the 18th day of June, 1909, at 2 o'clock. PARISH. FARM. TENANT. AREA ) RENT. A. R. p, £ s d Mynachlogddu .Alltygog Mrs E. Davies ..J 22 3 36 5 6 8 for 1/3rd share .jPlasdwbwl (Mr. L. George .108 [ 3110 o o for .+th share "ïTrellwyn Mr. S. Phillips 9 133 6 8 for i/3rd share .jGorsfach .iMr. J. Davies .j 27 o 26 5 o o „ „ .iDanygarn .Mr. B.Evans ..}■ 23 1 24 6 13 4 „ „ .Pentrithel .iMr. E. Davies ■••144 1 2416 o o „ „ .jYethen Mr. J. Morgan .J 15 1 25 3 6 8 Mynachlogddu andj Llangolman .jCwmcerwn Mr. D. Harries .1296 2 710 o o Llangolman 1 Portispant .Mr. M. Thomas .1143 1 2611 o o —"———-— — And One-Third Undivided Share in the Manor of Mynachlogddu and to the Encroachments made on the Common, also to any Minerals which may hereafter be discovered, and to any other Common Rights usually claimed by the Lord of the Manor subject to a Rent payable annually to the Crown of 14/- for the One-Third Share. All the above Farms in the parish of Manachlogddu excepting Plasdwbwl have Rights of depasturage over the Undivided Land called Gorsfawr, as well as Rights of Common over up- wards of 2,000 Acres. Plasdwbwl has Rights of Commonly. This portion of the property lies about four miles East of Maenclochog and seven miles north of Clynderwen Station of the Great Western Main Line. Particulars, Plans, and Conditions of Sale' mav be obtained free of charge of the AUCTIONEERS, Haverfordwest, of Messrs PRICE & SON, Haverfordwest, and of Messrs A. R. and H. STEELE, Solicitors, 21, College Hill, London, E.C. Rural District Council of Haverfordwest. Abstract of Receipts and Expenditure for the Half-year ended the 31st March, 1909 T RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE. £ s d £ s d £ s d £ s d Balance in favour of Rural Maintenance anfi Repair District Council at 30th of Highways 5270 13 4 September, 1908 2696 12 7 Salaries 343 17 9 From Overseers General Sewerage Works 7-, 1 Expenses 2908 0 0 Water Works 14 10 0 Special Expenses 295 13 0 Disinfectants 1 1 3203 13 0 Cemetery 2 4 10 Grant under Agricultural Dus Reoval ••• 5 0 0 Rates Act, 1896. 847 16 7 Notification of Diseases 1 12 6 County Council Subsidy Registrars for Lists of re Highways G84 18 0 Births and Deaths 10 5 11 Medical Officer of Establishment Charges 55 15 8 Health 55 0 3 Elections 1 56 Inspector of Nuisances 90 0 0 „ ^778 9 11 g29 18 3 Loans: Principal repaid 83 10 0 Fishguard Urban District Council, Interest 56^1 3 re Loan Re-payment 15 16 1 3 Extraordinary Traffic 29 0 0 Miscellaneous 6 4 0 j- -1 Balancc at End of Half-year 1710 19 4 Y,7629 0 6 X7629 0 6j LOAN A. CCOXTJXTT- £ 8 dl £ a d Balance at 30th September, 1908 1556 15 8 Goodwick Sewerage Works 1404 4 0 Balance at End of Half-year 152 11 8 21555 15 8 21556 15 8 Audited this 8th day of May, 1909. JOHN K. H. ROGERS, J. E. PUGHE JONES, Clerk to the Haverfordwest District Auditor. Rural District Council. Hermon Chapel, Fishguard Cbe Fishguard Cboral Socitp WILL HOLD A GRAND CONCERT At the &bove" Chapel (kindly lent for the occasion) On Wednesday, May 26, 1909 Chairman—E. D. JONES, Esq., J.P. Reserved Tickets, 2s 6d. Plan of Chapel to be seen at the Echo" Shops, and also with the secretary, Mr H. B. GEORGE, Chemist. Preliminary, Announcement. Temperance Hall, Fishguard. An EISTEDDFOD Will be held in connection with BETHEL CHURCH, FISHGUARD, at the above Hall On Wednesday, July 28, 1909 Particulars later. J. EVANS J_JQN GECS LL. Y. WILLIAMS ) FISHGUARD COUNTY SCHOOL. THE Governors of the above-named school invite Tenders for the painting of all wood work and railing, colouring of walls and ceilings, and repairing of damaged plastering, &c. The work to be done during the month of August next. Further particulars can be obtained from the Headmaster. Sealed Tenders (marked on the outside tenders tor painting), to be forwarded to the undersigned on or before June tst, 1909. D. W. LEWIS, May 5th, 1909. Tower Hill, Fishguard. To-Day (Thursday) May 13th, 1909, We Open OUR JXTew Premises THE CENTRAL STpRES, Main Street, Fishguard, And we respectfully solicit a share of public patronage. We shall endeavour to BUILD our BUSINESS on strictly BUSINESS LINES and by so doing, hope to thoroughly SATISFY every CUS- TOMER who favours us with his orders. We shall never Sacrifice QUALITY to Cheap- ness but will always give the BEST POSSIBLE VALUE FOR MONEY Any error that may occur we shall be very thankful to have pointed out and very happy to correct. No j orders will be considered too LARGE or too SMALL and nothing that we can do to further our Customers' interest will be counted as trouble. As an inducement to you to pay us an early visit We are giving to the first few hundred pur- chasers of Goods to the amount of 5s and up- wards a Daintv THREE-TABSET BOX OF FINEST MILLED TOILET SOAP Absolutely Free of all Charge, but as this offer cannot remain for any definite time those intending to take advantage of it should not delay. Note the Address- Blackburn & Owen, CENTRAL STORES, I FISHGUARD. Grazing Land to Let. TO LET, with immediate possession, a Good 10-Acre THIRD SEED FIELD, well watered and fenced. Also Two Good GRAZING MOORS of nearly 30 acres.— Apply, Jordanston House, Letterston. Carriage Harness for Sale. ITIOR SALE,» a first class set of Silver- Mounted full size Carriage Harness, in first class condition, suit horse 15 hands or over, cost 10 guineas accept £ 5 5s.— Apply, Echo" Offices, High-street, Fish- gua-rd. TYRES.—1909 Dunlop, Clincher, Palmer TYRES—Covers from 3s 6d Air Tubes with Valves, 2S 3d. Pedals, Chains, Free Wheels, &c. Lists Free. Makers' Prices.— Apply, W. A. GORTON, Wolverhampton. TO LET, No. 8, Hill-street, Goodwick, containing six large rooms, with out- offices.-Apply, Geo. Thomas, 6, Hill-street, Goodwick. HOUSE TO LET at Vergam Terrace, Fishguard. Hot and cold water, and all conveniences, apply V J G Johns, Fish- guard. TO LET, with immediate possession, all that House, Garden, and Premises, situated in Hill Road, Lower Fishguard, lately in the occupation of Mrs Thomas, who is leaving for the United States.—For further particulars apply to Mr W. Evans, solicitor, T,bwer Hill, Fishguard. I LOST, on Thursday last, a PURSE con- taining gold. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to Echo Offices, Fish- guard. LAND TO LET.—The Mill and Fraich Fields, containing over ten Acres of good Pasture Land, with water and well- fenced. Possession 29th September.—Apply, George Bennett & Co., Fishguard. TO BE LET, in the Parish of Dinas, the Farms of GARNFACFI and BRYN- NIWL, containing 32 acres. Possession at Michaelmas.—Apply Mrs Rees, Cilwenen. TO LET, that old established and well- known business house in Main-street, Fishguard, and now occupied by Mr D Cornock. This house is large and has spac- ious rooms and well suited for either resi- dential or business purposes. For full parti- culars apply to Mr D Cornock, on the premises. LAND TO LET.—Good pasture near the town of Fishguard.—Apply, Echo Offices. WANTED, at once, an Apprentice to the^ Shoeing and General Smith work.— Apply to George Evans, Slade Forge, Fish- guard. STRAYING. -Two Ewes, two Lambs; S one ewe and two lambs with long tails, one ewe docked. One is a Llanybyther, the other a Shropshire breed, marked P on the left rump.—Information to Harp Inn, Let- terston. MORRIS, Carriage Builder, Fishguard, has FOR SALE two light Fruit Carts also one new Spring Cart. WANTED, a Man to attend to horse and a few cows, garden and Rectory grounds, and to make himself generally user ful; good cottage and garden and fields as part of wages. -Apply, The Rector,* Letterston C^OAL.—Now unloading, the schooner J Conovium," with a cargo of the Best Large Bamfurlong COAL, at 21s 6d per ton at the yard. Also expected daily, the Eleanor," with a cargo of the Best Screened Liverpool COAL, at 20s per ton at the yard (of 20 cwts. to the ton). Early orders will obiige. Jackson Bros., Coal Merchants, Fishguard and Goodwick. NORTH PEMBROKESHIRE. Sale of a Freeheld Farm and a Small Holding. Messrs. T. RULE OWEN & SON Will Offer for Sale by Public Auction, sub- ject to Conditions, at the BLACK LION HOTEL, CARDIGAN, -On Saturday, June 12th, 1909— At 3 o'clock. Lot 1 :—The Valuable Farm of CASTELL-Y-GARN Comprisidg- Farm House, Out-buildings, and about 169 Acres of Pasture and Arable Land, in the occupation of the representatives of the late Mr William Morris, deceased, for an unexpired term of 10 years from Michaelmas next, at an annual rent of 275 10s. Lot 2 A Dwelling House, Premises, Garden and 3 Fields known as PENGWNDWN Containing together 6 Acres, 3 Roods and 7 Perches or thereabouts, now in the occupation of Mr George Davies, as yearly tenant, at a rent of 29. The above Property is situated in the Parish of Nevern, about 3 miles from Newport, and 7 miles from Cardigan. For particulars and plans apply to the AUCTIONEERS, Haverfordwest or to Messrs AERON THOMAS and Co., 18, York Place, Swansea. G. "VV .:Ft. WHITSUN EXCURSIONS — — — — From Haverfordwest, Fishguard and Goodwick, Pembroke, and Tenby, To London, West of England, Cornish Riviera, North Wales, Lake District, Douglas (hie of Man), Midland Counties, South and,South- East Coasts, East Coast, North and North- East of England, Scotland, Ireland, etc. Day Trips to Carmarthen, Llanelly, Swansea, Neath, Cardiff, Newport, etc. Bath and West and Southern Counties Show at Exeter, May 26th to 31st-Cheap. Tickets from various stations. Express and local services will be altered during the holidays. I For details, see bills or send post card to stations or offices. JAMES O. INGLIS, General Manager. NOTICE is hereby given that all TRES- PASSERS on the land belonging to Windy Hall, Farm, Fishguard, will be prose- cuted after this date.—Signed, B. FRANCIS. FOUND Strayed on Trewrach Farm, Dinas, a Sheep and Lamb, marked T.' —Apply at once to J. R. JAMES, Trewrach. ITlOR SALE. — Three Wooden Cottages. Size of kitchen, 21 feet square also 2 bedrooms and stove in each cottage. Can be removed in sections. Suitable for stables or stores.—Apply to E. Jackson, Grange, Fish- guard. TO LET, at Michaelmas next, the Rhevvig Farm.—For particulars, apply to Mrs Harries, Tregwynt, Letterston, S.O. WANTED, a good General Servant.— TT Apply, Mrs TITUS EVANS, Tyrhos, Fishguard. rriO LET, from Michaelmas next, Mount JL Pleasant, Fishguard, with one or two fields.-Apply, Rev W. M. Lewis, Tyllwyd, Henycwm. TO LET, with immediate possession, DWELLING HOUSE at Wallis-street, Fishguard.—Apply, Vi. L. Williams, Main- street, Fishguard. TO LET, Pendock House, Lower Town' Fishguard.—Apply to Rev. James Lamb. WANTED, at once, a respectable ypung Girl from 16 to 17, able to assist in housework —Apply, Mrs Davies, London Stores, Fishguard MILLINERY.—Wanted Improvers and Apprentices.—Apply, Mrs Lloyd, The Bon Marche, Fishguard. I TO LET, Dwelling House and Garden at Heol Dyfed," Windy Hall (Fishguard Building Club rent, 6s per week inclusive immediate possession.—Apply, A. J. HODGES, Auctioneer, Town Hall, Fishguard. DONKEY for Sale a capital worker, fast* and reliable to be sold a bar- gain.—Apply, Echo Offices, Fishguard. TO LET, a Dwelling House in Clive Road, Fishguard.—Apply to Mr. W. EVANS, Solicitor, Fishguard.
Pembrokeshire Well Represented.
Pembrokeshire Well Represented. This year's National Eisteddfod is to be held in London in June, the Royal Albert Hall, one of the finest and most commodious halls in the metropolis, having been engaged for the occasion. Though the venue for 1909 is so far removed from the native air of the Eisteddfod, it cannot be said that our great national institute shows any signs of falling off this year. Oi course there is a big Welsh population in London, and in these days of cheap and rapid transit the journey up from Wales is not a very serious obstacle. Entries for several of the competitions have already been received. From these it is seen that Pembrokeshire is to be represented by two choirs, Pembroke Dock having entered for the chief choral and Fishguard Bay for the second choral. In the former competition there are seven choirs altogether, and in the latter twelve. It goes without saying that there will be keen contests, but the represen- tatives of the Premier County may be relied upon to uphold the honour of their county, and if both or either be so fortunate as to win it will not be the first time that a Pem- brokeshire choir has secured a similar distin- ction. At the Swansea National in 1907, Pembroke Dock won the second choral. There was a time when the Narberth Choir aspired to National honours, but for the present its singers are resting on their oars, and even the practices have been discontin- ued.
ECHOES.
ECHOES. A Novel Method.—Being in need of money, a man called the other day (not for the first time unfortunately for him) at a resident's house for some money that was due to him. You need not be frightened," says the resi- dent, that you shant be paid, because my w is worth ;tC5000 (?) and it would pay you to allow the amount due t6 you with us on interest." Ah, that's all very nice," re- plied the creditor, perhaps when I call next you will want to keep the interest as well." An interesting old custom is kept up at Marloes, in this county. The church bell tolls after the death 'of every parishioner (ir- respective of creed), and both during and after the interment. Mr Thomas Richards proposes to move on the second reading of the Bill creating a Secretary to the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries that no re-constitution of the Board of Agriculture will be satisfactory that does not provide for an effective Welsh Depart- ment of the Board. If the whole of the day's issue of the world's Press were piled up it would overtop Mount Blanc, says the Petit Parisen." Very likely; some papers themselves achieve a fairly high altitude at times-Thus saith a writer in the "South Wales Daily News," who omitted to mention that there other publications which sink to the opposite extreme. The founder of Lloyds Bank was Sampson Lloyd, a native of Montgomeryshire, where he first saw the light on May 15th, 1699. ,His grandfather started an iron works near Dolobran Hall in Montgomeryshire 39 years before the first Guest came to Dowlais. The Welsh read authorities have varying views about their obligation to motorists. Some of them deal with the dust nuisance others do not. Those authorities that have tarred the roads find that the cost has been abóut [55 per mile. Let others sing of Prince and King, For mine's a theme that's greater I sing that great, that wondrous thing, King Cough's Exterminator. No victor in triumphal car Shows conquest half as sure, For greater far the triumps are Of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
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'(Elte counts (Echo. FISHGUARD, 20th MAY, 1909. ENTRE NOUS. [BY "THE SUB."] As my first word this week I desire to ten- der to Superintendent REES BRINK my most heartfelt sympathy in the tragically sudden bereavement which he has sustained by the death of his devoted wife. During a dozen years of intimate association with the police, I have enjoyed the acquaintance of many Superintendents all were good fellows in the best sense of the phrase, but none com- parable to Mr. BRINK in courtesy and un- grudging preparedness to assist the Fourth Estate by the sacrifice of scanty leisure. I shall ever cherish pleasant recollections of the exceptionally cordial welcome which, two years ago, he extended to me as a stranger in an alien land, and. my sympathies go out to him most unfeignedly in this-unhappily, by no means the first—hour of his tribulatioh. # # It is quite possible to have too much of Standing Orders. This from me, their avowed champion, may appear superficially I as a somewhat astounding declaration, but it is none the less true. These regulations are intended merely to facilitate debate by ensuring its orderly conduct, and time was when, in another place," I as emphatically denounced their arbitrary enforcement as I have, since the constitution of the Urban Council, lamented their neglect. A some- what analogous—though not identical—situ- ation arose at Monday's meeting of, that authoriiy. No-one has better reason than Mr D. GWION THOMAS to be aware that, once granted a false premise, the strict enforce- ment of the Standing Orders is calculated to inflict injustice upon one or more individuals, for he, himself, has on two occasions been improperly ruled out of order owing to such a cause. Yet he was the author of the false premise which, on Monday evening, involved the Council in a legal maze from which I confess that I was unable to discover an exit until after a subsequent careful perusal of the shorthand notes of the proceedings. ° A month ago he very properly called the attention of the Chairman to the fact that a certain discussion was out of order, inasmuch as there was no proposition before the meet- ing, and this week he followed up the point by insisting upon the necessity of having such a proposition formally proposed and seconded ere any discussion ensued. Thus far he was on safe ground, but he ruined his position by proposing that the Council now take into consideration the salaries of the officials." Apart, altogether, from the fact that the Council had no power to do anything of the kind in the absence of any committee's recommendation to that effect, of any notice of motion, or of any intima- tion upon the agenda, it ought to have been sufficiently obvious that, so far as one of the officials was concerned, the motion was un- necessary, the minutes of the last meeting recording the fact that the Council had already decided to consider the subject that .evening. 4t the same time-without at- tempting to follow his line of reasoning, or to fathom the advantage to be derived from passing one resolution to eliminate personality only to re-introduce it in one which must immediately follow—I give Mr THOMAS credit for the best possible intentions he, at least was prepared to accord to the Clerk a fair hearing; he had not prejudged the case with- out awaiting the evidence. Mr. DAVID REES, also, will I give credit for good intentions, though I regret that I cannot unreservedly compliment him upon the man- ner in which he evinced them. I have not the slightest doubt that he honestly believed that the public funds would not readily bear the proposed extra burden, but it would, at least, have been courteous, not to say judi- cial, to have permitted Mr. HODGES to have laid before the Council his claims to an increase,before moving that the consideration thereof be deferred for a twelve-month. Strictly-speaking, Mr. REES was out of order, as contended by Mr. THOMAS, and I give the latter gentleman credit for having discerned that of which I was ignorant until I looked up the exact words used by the former. What the Chairman understood Mr. HEES to pro- pose, I cannot say, but I was certainly under the impression that he referred only to the Clerk, whereas his intention was, I find, to deal with all the officials. ? ? Thus, both Mr. THOMAS and Mr. REES were out of order, and, profiting by their example, the Chairman himself followed suit! He proposed that the Clerk's application be con- sidered, which was the business actually before the meeting at the moment, having been deferred-as I have already pointed out —from the previous month. The unneces- sary amendment was defeated, the irregular proposition was carried, and all but the un- fortunate Clerk were well content! Thus we revert to my original assertion that one can have too much of Standing Orders. Had not Mr. THOMAS proved such a stickler for what he regarded as the correct form of pro- cedure, a definite increase of salary would have been proposed and seconded, after which it would have been either adopted, amended, or rejected, and the Council would have known precisely where it stood. As it is, its legal status would provide the basis of an interesting argument in Chambers. What the Clerk thinks is known only to himself, but, in his place, I should be tempted to make a further application, which would not, under the circumstances, be contrary to the Stand- ing Orders. '<' ? -s Turning from the legal to the general as- pect of the question, I am convinced that every Councillor will, upon mature considera- tion, admit that it was a false step not to per- mit Ir. HODGES to justify his application so far as lay in his power. I am not one of those who are ever anxious to impute dis- creditable motives to public men simply be- cause I differ from their views, and I am con- vinced that every member voted conscientious- ly according to his convictions. At the same time, there is no disguising the fact that individuals of the type from which I have dissociated myself would have reasonable excuse for alleging that the majority of the Council had some ulterior reason for refusing to permit the Clerk to state his case in the presence of the general public who have, in- disputably, been misled on many points by irresponsible misstatements which have been circulated both verbally and otherwise-mis- statements which he was refused the right to refute. Public men," we are reminded with wearisome reiteration, should have public minds." Public men should also remember that much that is familiar to them is unknown to the public, and that statements which they know to be fallacious are not necessarily un- worthy of answer in the eyes of the less cog- nisant of those Whom they represent.
BEREA.
BEREA. On Wednesday evening, the 12th inst., an eisteddfod was held at this place, and it must be said that it was financially a success, but as a competitive meeting it was a miserable failure. Judging by the posters, which were stuck up in every corner, a splendid meeting was promised to those who attended, but, alas, except in the children's solos and the baritone there was absolutely no competi- tion. Several items had no entrants, and the chief choral was one of them. The recita- tions were very good, the failure being on the musical side, and the adjudicator. had a very easy time of it, doing practically nothing. We would suggest to those who were in com- mand to make some effort in this direction the next time they hold an eisteddfod. Where were the singers of Berea ? Surely a choir could be formed to compete on the Hymn Tune, if not on the chief items. The chapel was crowded, and the ventilation was con- spicuous by its absence, hence it was a real Turkish batlt" by the time proceedings terminated. The demeanour of the audience was not exactly correct, but as it was so un- comfortably hot a little latitude must be given. Among those who won, prizes were Miss Annie Phillips, Synagogue, on solo for childreq under 12 Miss Jane Miles, Trefigan, on soprano solo, Y rhosyn unig baritone solo, divided between Messrs W Morris, Tai- bach, and D J Richards, Letterston; male voice, Cioesgoch; hymn tune, Rehoboth. The officials were :—Conductor, Mr Dundas Roach, Milford Haven; adjudicators: music, Mr Evan Anthony, Goodwick; literature, Mafonwy," Solva; accompanist, Mr J 0 Phillips, Mathry.
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Miscellaneous Municipal Matters.
Miscellaneous Municipal Matters. Precis of Minor Decisions By Fishguard Urban District Council Appended is a precis of the minor decisions j reached by the Urban Council at its monthly I meeting on Monday. i An indecisive discussion took place as to whether Mr T Lewis had been elected Vice- Chairman by the Chaiiman's casting vote or not. It was decided to petition the County Education Committee against inclusion in the area to be served by the new school at Goodwick. A letter from Mr Walter L Williams, C.C., asking the Council to petition tne County Council in favour of securing an apportion- ment of the new motor taxes towards the diversion of Dinas Hill, and stating that Dinas and Newport Parish Councils were moving in the matter, was referred to the Highway Committee for consideration. Mr D P Lewis gave; notice of a motion that the matter of the Market House Com- pany's position be referred to the Board of Agriculture, or whatever authority were responsible. It was decided to inform Mr W R Carver that the Council could not undertake to ex- tend its sewer up Clive-road. it was decided to forward to the Market House Co. copies of the reports of the Medi- cal Officer and the Sanitary Inspector upon the condition of the Slaughter House, asking for that body's views upon the subject. Also that the Inspector should obtain an analysis of the water used in the building.. The sum of £337 125 2d was ordered to be paid on account to the sewer contractors. Mr D Rees took exception to disinfectant being purchased from a member ot the Coun- cil, but no action was taken in the matter. In consequence of complaints from Mr A B Williams (acting on behalf of Mr JM Guild), it was agreed to impose certain restrictions upon blasting at Penslade Ouarrv, and to hold the contractor responsible for all past and future damage arising from this cause. It was announced that a special meeting of the Highway Committee would be held to consider the Gas Company's proposals with regard to street lighting. The tender of Mr James Wernvss, R.P.C., for the supply of a road-sweeping brush at a cost of £ 22 1 os was accepted, and the Sur- veyor was instructed to report upon housing the same. b A tender of Messrs Williams and Farlev to provide broken stones at 4s 6d per cubic yard was allowed to lie on the table. It was decided to enquire the terms upon which the County Council would allow the Council to hire a steam roller about August cl next. It was agreed that the footpath in front of Mrs Moore's house in West-street be set back in line with mat in front of Paris House. The Surveyor was instructed to report on the condition of the wall at Penrallt, and the Clerk to ask the County Council Main Roads Committee to rail that at the corner of Tower and Lower Town Hills. A proposal to consider the advisability of changing the place of meeting was agreed to but not acted upon. The Gas Company was ordered to repair ruts occasioned by its having opened up the roads. A proposal to assert the Council's autho- rity by prohibiting—under penalty of prose- cution-all tipping on Penslade during the four summer months, was defeated upon an amendment proposed by Mr Rees, and secon- ded by Mr B G Llewhelin. The Private Street Works Act was adop- ted, an amendment by Messrs 0 D Jones and D John receiving their support alone. It was announced that the Local Govern- ment Board had sanctioned the payment of the costs of the recent enquiry out of the new sewerage loan. The balance in the hands of the Treasurer was reported to be £ "334 12s. Messrs Jones and Richards complained of the poor attendance at meetings of the Fi- nance Committee, and the Chairman ex- pressed the hope that an improvement would take place. The appointment of the following Com- mittee Chairmen was approved: -Sanitary,, Mr E D Jones (re-elected); Highway, Mr D G Thomas Finance, Mr J R Richards. It was decided to advertise for tenders for the printing of the Council's new Building Bye-Laws, Mr Levi Evans having refused to reconsider his decision not to tender save in open competition. The Finance Committe reported that it disapproved of the policy of passing bills payable to members of the Council, and Mr J R Richards expressed the hope that all committees would take that into consideration and think over it. At 10.25 the Council adjourned until eight o'clock last (Tuesday) evening. At the adjourned meeting last (Tuesday) night the letterpress of the official guide to the town and its environs was formally approved. It was decided to invite tenders for the erection of a cast-iron covered public con- venience, with automatictflushing tank, at the top of the lane leading from the junction of The Square and West-street to The Slade. The minutes of the Joint Committee of representatives of the Urban and Rural Councils which is considering the advisability of widening Goodwick Bridge were submitted but it was explained that negotiations were still incomplete, and the report was, accord- ingly, referred back. The. Special Committee appointed to con- sider the application of the Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Co. with regard to the proposed railway bridge across the Parrog road, recommended that the Council consent to temporary modifications suggested by the Company provided that a width of 50ft be, as specified in the Act of 1908, maintained between fences, on either side of the bridge. Several matters were raised under the heading of any other business, and were referred to various committees for considera- tion.. Mr D G Thomas pointed out the incon- venience involved in the retention of this policy, and suggested the advisability of the creation of a General Purposes Committee. The Chairman concurred, and it was agreed that the matter should figure upon the agenda at the next meeting. In reply to Mr Richards, the Surveyor (Mr D G Wilcox) said it was proposed to raise the level of portions of Brodog terrace, so as to protect the pipes of the new sewer from undue vehicular pressure. Mr D Rees disputed the statement at the April meeting that there was a difference of £64 involved by the change in the bricks utilised in the manholes on the new sewer asserting that the total cost of the bricks-was only c54. Mr B G Llewhelin replied that his statement had been quite correct: he had -=t j 1 useCl me minimum figure and could prove it.
TREVINE.
TREVINE. Presentation to a Minister.—At an enthu- siastic gathering held at Whitland in con- nection with the last meeting of the Calvin- istic Methodists of the county, the Rev T Lamb, of Morfa presiding, a presentation of an illuminated address in book form was made to the Rev William Morris Lewis, of Tyllwyd, in recognition of his service to the connection, both in the county and through- out Wales, over a period of half a century, and in acknowledgement of his literary ab- ilities.
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JAMES HOWELL.
JAMES HOWELL. Integrity and enterprise, With industry combined. These marked him in the public eyes And in the public mind. Who knew him best esteemed him most And those whom he employed Deplore the master they have lost With sorrow unalloyed. IDRIS, in the Western Mail.'
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