The County Echo

The Clerk's Case. Full Text of His Claim. In view of the fact that-as will be gleaned from the foregoing report-the Council resolutely refused to afford the Clerk an opportunity, either of justifying his claim to an increase of salary, or of refuting the various unfounded statements which have been in circulation for the past months with prejudicial results to that claim, we consider it but just to that official that the public should have an opportunity of perusing the written statement of his case which he had prepared for submission to the Council. That statement was as follows :— The salaries of the whole of the officials and workmen were fixed experimentally on April 15th, 1907 (over two years ago). Since that time the whole of the salaries and wages (Medical Officer, Inspector of Nuisances, Sur- veyor, and Roadmen), have been revised with the exception of the Clerk and the Rate Collector. In regard to my salary I wish to explain what I really get. My salary was fixed at that meeting at £35, and to say that the Clerk has recently had an increase is a deliberate falsehood. Again, under section 197 of the Public Health Act, it is imperative that an urban authority shall provide and maintain offices for transacting their business. On April 16th, 1907 (over two years ago), I agreed that the Council should have the use of my private offices for the sum of 1-3 per year, inclusive. Similar offices, if provided by the Council, would cost for rent, furnish- ing, cleaning, light and coal, rates, etc., at least £ 25. My fee allowed as Returning Officer for preparing for the election, sending out various notices, and conducting the election (including the day of poll) through- out (five weeks' work) is only f2, and not £ 5 as has been stated. In face of the unfounded rumours with reference to the salaries paid by the Urban Council, I wish to explain that the salaries paid last year were C134 18s 8d, less County Council contribution C-27 10s od, leaving a net payment of £ ioy 8s 8d. If you add the wages paid by the Surveyor, £ 79 4 (repairing highways, ^14 14s 31; scavenging of roads, £ Ss od; repairing Goodwick Bridge, 10s gel; repairing and cleaning sewers, £ 12. 4s 7d and house scaven- ging £ 7 7s id), you get a total of E186 1354^ as wages paid by the Council, as against £ 250 which has been alleged. I have gone to some little trouble to get particulars of what is paid to other urban council clerks, and I feel positive that, after you have heard these, you will, in your fairness, reconsider the amount paid to myself. I have been com- pelled to get assistance at the office, and last week alone, I have called and attended seven committee meetings, and this meeting makes eight. The work to carry out the instructions contained in the various minutes will be enormous, and occupy a very large amount of my time. The Councillors know the work that has to be done the ratepayers do not. The accounts are very intricate and entail a large amount of time and labour. I have heard the remark that I have other business as well: of course I have No-one would expect me to live on the £35 a year, surely Mr T Lewis remark- ed at the last meeting that, whoever under- took to do the Clerk's work at the present salary, would do it for a lot less than it was worth. Mr Llewhelin stated that the Coun- cil had been very active who has had to bear the brunt of the work ? Mr D G Thomas, with his usual fairness, has said that he knew a little of clerical work, but he would not be prepared to do what the Clerk had to do last week, for C3. The. work is still in- creasing and, although the present salary is quite inadequate to the amount of work in- volved, a recommendation of the Finance Committee that the Clerk should supply copies of the reports of all the various com- mittees to the whole of the members of the Council should certainly be taken into con- sideration. This will mean a very big increase in work. Last year', some of the members of the Council, knowing the amount of work I had done, voluntarily proposed an addition to my salary. I was asked then not te press the matter, because the finances of the Council were not in a good state, but to defer the matter for a twelve-month. This I consented to do, and now ask you to recon- sider the amount paid to me. The rateable value of the district has increased nearly fi,ooo since my appointment. This I trust you will do with an open mind, unprejudiced in any way." Appended to a statement was a tabulated list of urban areas together with their res- pective populations, ratable values, and 1he salaries paid by them to their clerks. The list is too long for publication in the present issue, but it may be stated that, whereas Fishguard, with a population of 3,500 and a rateable value of £ y,ooo pays f35 Neyland with a population of 3,000 and a rateable ralue of £ 6,000 pays £ 40; and Whittlesea (Isle of Ely), with a population of 3,909 and a rateable value of £ b,ooo pays £ 50. A similar salary is paid by Hay, (Brecknock) with but 1,980 inhabitants and {5,000 assess- ment. The only authorities which pay an amount corresponding at all with that of Fishguard are Llanwrtyd Wells and Stanhope (Durham), both of whom allow f30 per an- num. The former has a population of but 800 and an assessment of £ 3,OQO and the latter (which is about to increase the salary) a population of 1,964 and an assessment of A.ooo-

No Increase in Salary: But Great Increase in Work. At a later stage of the same meeting, the Finance Committee recommended the pur- chase of a cyclostyle of the most approved type for the supplying of the reports of the various committees to the members of the Council. Mr Richards, in moving the adoption of the recommendation said they had moved a little further. Some time ago Mr D G Thomas had proposed a resolution that better means should be given to each Councillor, by means of a proper agenda, to study the reports of the committees before coming to the Council-meeting, so that they might consider them at home, and any questions which they might desire to ask could be pre- pared in advance. When a report was read out a man was apt to judge hastily and to vote for- what he would not support upon mature consideration. The Committee had considered the question of printing the min- utes, but had come to the conclusion that the means recommended would be the cheapest. It would, of course mean a little more work —(the Clerk: A large amount.) —and a little more expense, but he thought it would enable the Council to transact its work in a more business-like fashion. In reply to Mr Rees, he said the initial cost would be anything from £ 3 to f 5. Mr Rees remarked that it was cheap. Mr Richards said that, with careful atten- tion, the cyclostyle would last for ten years. Mr Jones For ever! Mr John seconded the adoption of the re- commendation which was agreed to. At an adjourned meeting last (Tuesday) night, having obtained permsssion to make a statement, Mr 0 D Jones said that on the previous night the Council had, on the report of the Finance Committee, unanimously de- cided that the clerk was to prepare detailed reports of every committee, and send them to each member. That entailed a tremen- dous lot of additional work upon the Clerk, and he wanted the Council to take that into consideration. Mr D Rees; That is settled. Mr H Williams; I believe on that account we have bought a cyclostyle, The subject then dropped.

J., FRANCIS (OF MERTHYR TYDFIL) Begs to announce that he has taken over the Gtfoeepy & Fapnitape and Coal Business Of the late Mr. CUTHBERT THOMAS at the Supply Stores, Fishguard, And at the same time respectfully solicits a continuance of the Patronage which has been extended to his late esteemed predecessor. The Business will be conducted Qn similar lines to those adopted by the late Mr. Thomas, and customers may rely upon having prompt personal at- tention given to all orders.

Lower Town Mystery. Recovery of Body. Inquest This Morning. An inquest was held by Col. Ivor Evans at the new Lifeboat House, Goodwick, this (Wednesday) morning on the body of Gwynne Martin, of Llanychare Bridge, 43 years of age, sailor, who mysteriously disappeared from Lower Towft exactly a month ago this evening. Olivia Augusta Griffiths identified the body as that of her brother, who lived with her when on shore, stating that she last saw him alive on the 19th inst., when he left to join his vessel, having no money in his possession. Enoph Evans, licensee of the Sailors' Arms, Lower Fishguard, said that at 10.15 P-m- on the 21 st ult., deceased came to enquire if Capt. Phillips were on the premises. He was not, and deceased left. He was slightly the worst for drink, but was capable of manag- ing a boat. The vessel was only about three hundred yards from the house. At the time the tide was nearly full, ebbing a little, and the wind was blowing in the direction in which the boat was afterwards picked up. Thomas Henry Evans, harbourmaster, Lower Fishguard, said the deceased was second hand on the" Margaret and Ann." I The rowing boat lay that night alongside the slip, the Margaret and Ann being about 150 yards distant. He surmised that the de- ceased got into the boat, but, being under the influence of drink, could not control it and fell overboard. In reply to the foreman (Mr T E Williams), he said the boat would have been in some- thing like five or six feet of water at 10.30. Answering the Coroner, he said the boat had gone in the direction opposite to that in which the vessel stood. John James, seaman, of Lower Fishguard, deposed to having discovered the boat diet- ing near the lifeboat slip at Goodwick at about 6.30 a.m. on the 22nd ult. The painter was coiled in the boat, which was half full of water. There was also an oar in the boat. He also deposed to having discovered the body floating near the same spot about 6 a.m. on Monday last. There were no cuts or marks on the body, but it was badly decomposed. The jury returned a verdict of ".Found drowned."

URBAN COUNCIL ON ITS DIGNITY. Sanitary Matters Discussed In Camera. Strong Resolution Passed. At the monthly meeting of the Fishguard Urban District Council, held at the accus- tomed venue on Monday evening, Mr Levi Evans, J.P., presiding, The Sanitary Committee announced that the Medical Officer of Health (Dr W O'Don- nel) had reported that, in a certain infectious disease case, he had made a request which had not been complied with. The Com- mittee recommended that the action of the Medical Officer be approved, and that the Council express its regret that the request had not been complied with in order to assist to prevent the spread of the disease. The adoption of the recommendation was proposed by Mr J R Richards, and seconded by Capt Thomas. Mr D G Thomas said he knew nothing at all about that case, but, so far as he could gather from conversation outside* amongst the people, he understood that there had been something appertaining to back-stairs inlluence in that case, and he had very great pleasure in asking whether the Chairman would permit the Medical Officer-whom he saw present—to explain the case to the Coun- cil. He understood that this had already been done to the Sanitary Committee, but there was no definite resolution in the report. If this were not done, his only alternative would be to move the rejection of the report. The Chairman asked if it would not be best for the Doctor to give his report in com- mittee. Mr Thomas said he would consult the Medical Officer himself on that point, if he were in the chair. The Chairman asked the Council if it were its wish that the Doctor should give his report now, or should it be confined to a committee. Mr Thomas reiterated his suggestion that that matter should be decided by the Medical Officer, remarking, that he was the Council's guide in that question. Mr 0 D Jones asked if it were in the best interests of the town, seeing that the summer leason was so close at hand, that the report should be discussed in public. So far as he could understand, the outbreak was purely nominal, and he moved that the matter be discussed by a Committee of the whole Council. This was seconded by Mr D John. Mr Thomas said he did not see the advis- ability of moving an amendment, because his proposition had not been accepted. He had no wish to refer to the epidemic merely to the negotiations which had taken place. Capt Thomas said he noticed that the parties concerned were present, and asked if they wished to turn the illfeeting into Committee. Mr Thomas asked if it were not usual to lay the report of the Medical Officer on the table. The Chairman replied that he did not think that it had ever been done. Capt Thomas enquired if it were not usually done in other places. Mr Thomas: Oh, dear Yes 1 Mr Jones: I understand that this is more or less a personal matter ? The Chairman That is so. Mr Jones: And that is the reason why I move that it be discussed in committee. J The motion was agreed to, and the Coun- cil resolved itself into committee, the public and the Press being excluded. After a lapse of about fifty minutes the Committee resolved itself back into Council, and the Clerk (Mr A J Hodges) announced that the Committee recommended that the report of the Sanitary Committee be adopted with the addition of the following rider :— That this Council strongly resents the undue interference of any outside private medical practicioner with our Medical Officer of Health. Mr Thomas moved and Mr D Rees secon- ded the adoption of the recommendation. Mr B G Llewhelin moved, as an amend- ment, that the report be adopted in its orig- inal form, without the rider, remarking that the report was a very strong one, and sup- ported the Medical Officer in every sense, Capt Thomas seconded. The Chairman We have already discussed the question in detail in committee: please don't go into it again. Mr Llewhelin contended that, inasmuch as the matter was now before the Council, he was entitled to discuss it) quite apart from what had taken place in committee. The Medical Officer, he said, was quite satisfied with the report, and there was therefore no necessity for the Council to express its atti- tude in a more vicious way. If the efficiency of the Medical Officer or the health of the parish were at stake—(A voice It is)—the matter would be different. If the Council did not adopt the report iq its original form it would only open the thin enq. of the wedge for the discussion of petty matters which would lead it into difficulties, for every sum- mer, more or less, something cropped up to mar the prospects of Fishguard as a resort for visitors, Mr Richards seconded the amendment. Mr Thomas, replying upon the discussion, denied that there was anything vicious in the rider, and contended that the Council wag the real Public Health Authority, and it was for it, and pot for the Doctor, to be satisfied, inasmuch as it was the Council which was responsible to the Local Government IJoaixi and to the public at large. He appealed to those who had voted for the rider in conj- jpittee to he consistent, and to do so again in Council. After some discussion as to which was the proposition, and which the amendment, the committee's recommendation was carried by seven votes to six. Mr Jones desired to move a further amend- ment to the minutes of the Sanitary Com- mittee, but the Chairman ruled that they had been confirmed.

BIRTHS. May 16th, at The Slada, Fishguard, the wife of Mr Joseph Davies, of a son.

For Children's Hacking Cough at night, Woods' Great Peppermint Care, l/lj, 2/9.

COAL AND CULM at Lower Fishguard. A good supply of best Screened Coa 1 and Culm will always be kept in stock, at lowest possible prices. Orders respectfully solicited.—Apply, J. Ayres (T Lamb), Lower Fishguard.

Grand Coricert.-Wel would direct the attention of our readers to the grand concert wnicn is to be given in Hermon Chapel on Wednesday evening next, when talent specially engaged for the occasion will be assisted by the Fishguard Bay Choral Society which we hope to see carry off the second choral trophy at the National Eisteddfod. It is in aid of the expenses of the latter venture that the former is being promoted, and we sincerely trust that so deserving an object may be accorded the patronage which it merits, irrespective of the excellence of the programme to be submitted. 11 Exchange of Pulpits.—Last Sunday even- ing the Revs. W Morlais Davies (Tabernacle) and Herbert Davies, B.A. (Pentowr) ex- changed pulpits, when their discourses were much appreciated. Pentowr.—Prof. Anwyl, of Aberystwyth, will preach at this place of worship on Sun- day. Drought. — The prolonged drought has played havoc with the surface of all roads in the locality, especially those who are subjec- ted to heavy traffic, with the result that cycling at present partakes more of the'nature of labour than pastime. New Magistrate,—In virtue of his office as Chairman of the Urban District Council, Mr Levi Evans (" Echo ") took the oath and his seat as a magistrate at Kemes Petty Ses- sions, held in the Court House, Newport yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.- Successful Local Motorist.—The Pembroke- shire Automobile Club opened its second season on Thursday last, when Dr. W O'Donnel, Medical Officer of Health for Fishguard, secured first place amongst motor cars with his Cupella."—We are requested to state that the published assertion that Dr. O'Donnel's motor' was recently wrecked at Trelfgarne is a pure fabrication. Local Will.—Mr William Cuthbert Thomas, of Main-street, Fishguard, merchant, who died on the 26th of January, left estate of the gross value of ^*5,364, of which the nett per- sonalty has been sworn at £ 2,049. Letters of administration has been granted to his widow, Mrs Eleanor Thomas, of Main-street, Fish- guard. The testator left all of his property to his wife for her use during widowhood, and for the upbringing of his children wheth- er she shall marry again or not, and on the youngest of his children attaining the age of 21 years, subject to her interest, he left all of his property to his children in equal shares, whom failing, as to one-third to his wife, one- third to his uncle, Mr John Thomas, of Pen- Ian, Whitchurch, Pembroke, and one-third to Mr Simon Picton, Ivy Green, Hirwain. Fishguard ian Wrecked.— The steamer Carnmarth," of Falmouth, owned by Mr Hancock, went ashore at Cape la Hogue on Monday morning, the crew and passengers being all saved. Mr William Jones, 'of Fish- guard, was the second mate of the ill-fated craft. Mishap.—On Friday afternoon a cart con- taining a load of hay overturned whilst en- deavouring to negotiate Dinas Hill, thus once again drawing attention to the dangerous state of this declivity. Lacking Light.—At Newport Petty Sessions yesterday (Tuesday), William Davies, of Lower Town, was summoned for having ridden an unlighted bicycle near Garngelly at 12.5 a.m. on the 6th inst. Constable Jones (Dinas) said defendant was riding behind another cyclist who had a light. A fine of 2s 6d with 7s 6d costs was imposed. A Record ?—Mr W Evans, solicitor of ) Fishguard, attended Newport Petty Sessions until nearly 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday last, yet was present in the Haverfordwest County Court at three o'clock the same afternoon. Correction.—In the obituary of the late Mr James Howells, which appears on page four of this issue, the name of his first employer, Mr John Davies, is incorrectly given as Mr David Davies. Obituary.—The death took place on Mon- day night, at the age of 67, of the Rev John Alban Morris, D.D., ex-pastor of the Bethel Welsh Baptist Church, Aberystwyth, and father of the cashier of the local branch of the L. and P. Bank, to whom we extend sincere sympathy in his bereavement. Children's Concert.—The children of the National Schools will give a concert on the and and 3rd prox, when an excellent pro- gramme may be confidently relied upon. Methotism.—At the Calvinistic Methodist General Assembly meeting at Blaengarw this week, the Rev Herbert Davies, B.A., pastor of Pentour, was admitted into full ministry. The charge was delivered by the Rev G James, and a sermon preached by the Rev Philip Jones, of Llanelly, Amongst those from Pem- brokeshire who attended the gathering were Mr T Lewis, The Square, Fishguard the Rev George Morgan, Tyhen, and Mr S T Williams, St. David's. » ■-

Death of Mrs. Rees Brinn' TRAGICALLY SUDDEN DEMISE. MAGISTERIAL SYMPATHY. It is with deep regret that we have to record the demise, at the comparatively early age of 59 years, of Mrs Rees Brinn, wife of Police Superintendent Rees Brinn, of Fish- guard, which occurred with tragic suddenness on Sunday morning. It appears that Supt. Brinn had been en- gaged upon night duty in the vicinity of Goodwick, and arrived home at about "five q'clock in the morning, when, being unwill- ing to disturb his wife, he retired to q. separ- ate room. At about eight o'clock he went to call her, and found that she had passed peace- fully away in her sleep. Mrs Brinn had been recently attended for heart disease by Dr O'Donnel,"but so sudden a culmination had not been anticipated, and the most profound sympathy is on all hands extended to the bereaved widower, who has already lost six children, but one son surviv- ing. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon in the Church Cemetery. At Newport Petty Sessions yesterday (Tues- day). Sergt Rosser apologised for the absence of Supt Brinn, explaining that it was attri- butable to the sudden death of his wife. The Presiding Magistrate (Mr H V èQlby) asked him to convey tq Supt Bjrinn the bench's condolences in his loss. Mr W Evans, solicitor, Fishguard, begged on behalf of the legal profession to associate 1 himself with the Chairman's remarks.

OLD FISHGUARD, Interesting Details by Mr Ferrar Fenton, M.R.A.S. Writing from Surry, under rate of 12th May, 1909, Mr Ferar Fenton-a gentleman well-known as an antiquarian and writer- sends us the following very interesting details of old Fishguard — In your issue of the 7th May you appeal for information towards a guide to Fishguard so as an old contributor, I will try an4 give, you a few hints. If you look into my Ferrar Fenton's life of Richard Fentdfn, prefixed to the 1903 ed- ition of his Historical tour through Pem- brokeshire," you will ffnd many items of Fish- guard history, and of its local celebrities in the past. Amongst other things, an account of the bombardment of the town by Paul Jones, the American pirate; of the building of the old pier by Tiertmount Samuel Fenton R.N., and his development of the port and harbour fishery; of the landing of the French under General Tate in 1797, <%c. The road to the Lower Town in 1831 was a mere bridle path on the face of the cliff, and the waggon road now there was construc- ted by my upcle, the late Rev Samuel Fenton, M-A., ^vho g^ot himself ejected the parish overseer of highways to dq it, and did it with- out any ratepayers' vote, and in consequence was left to pay the cost out of his own pocket But I did my work well, Ferrar,' he said to me once when re-visiting Fishguard years after,' for the road is still sound.' Cilsiafe is the proper way of spelling in the Welsh alphabet. Glynamel' is the or- iginal name of the mansion, given when my grandfather, Richard Fenton, K.C., F.A.S., built it and laid out the beautiful grounds. It signifies in classic Welsh, The Glen of winding water.' The name of Glyn-y-me was given by my uncle, the late John Fenton, about 1830, when a colony of wjld bees settled in the roof of the mansion, qnd in the clefts of the rocks. The Common' was then held as an asset V of the bankrupt estate of a Mr Amlet (Court Jeweller to George the Fourth), who sold it in the seventies to a Mr John Worthington. You will find a complete history of the ancient Chapel in an article by Richard Fen- ton in the Cambrian Register published in the first decade of the 19th century—1800 or so. Copies are in the British Museum. In the Amsang of your Guardian' of ( early dates you will will find many notes on Fishguard by my pen and as to local trad- itions, and in the 1897 numbers, much about the French landing."

DIVERSION OF FISHGUARD HILL. A special meeting of the Parish Council of Newport was held in the Council school- room on Friday the 14th of May at 7 p.m., to take into consideration the improvement of Fishguard Hill and pass a resolution. The notice convening the meeting was duly posted to every member of the Council. The notice was read by the clerk, and the members present were Capt D Jones, Capt John Davies Mr J Ellis, Mr James Phillips, Mr Morris Lewis, Mr H R Felix, Mr David Luke. In the absence of the Chairman (Rev J G Morris) the Chair was taken by Capt Jones. The minutes of the last meeting were read, con- firmed and signed by the Chairman. The Clerk read a letter from Ald. G B Bowen, and also a letter from Mr W J Williams, County Councillor, with regard to Fishguard Hill. Mr G B Bowen being present, the chairman invited him to speak and explain the matter which he did in a very clear man- ner. Proposed by Mr D Luke and seconded by Mr H R Felix and carried unanmouslv. That this Council requests the Main Roads I Committee of the County Council of Pem- broke to make immediate application for a grant from the Treasury for the purpose of diverting the Dinas Hill at Fishguard, which with a gradient of one in five, two bad corn- ers, and a treacherous surface is a danger to the increasing motor and other traffic on the principle main road in Pembrokeshire. The meeting terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to Alderman Bowen for attending and making things so clear. Echo at New Zealand.-Writing from New Zealand, a correspondent states I may add that the Echo finds its way to far off New Zealand. There are several Pembrokeshire men in the colony, and the Echo is always passed around and to read its interesting contents is a source of much pleasure to them. Llwyddiant iddo, a chopion caredig at bobl yr hen dref anwyl." Death.As briefly reported in our last issue the death of Miss Mary Griffiths, of Square and Compass, took place on Wednesday of last week. The deceased was much esteemed in the neighbourhood, having lived with her only brother (Mr Edmund Griffiths) from childhood. She had been in declining health for months, and on Sunday the 9th inst., it was observed that she was much worse and grew gradually weaker and passed away on the Wednesday. Deceased was 70 years of age. The funeral took place on Saturday and was largely attended. The Rev D G Phillips, assisted by Rev J 0 Evans, officiated at the house. The remains were then con- veyed to Nevern Church where a brief service was held,and finally taken to their last resting place in the ancient churchyard, the same clergy again officiating. The coffin was of unpolished oak sufmounted with massive brass furniture. The breast-plate bore the following inscription :—Mary Griffiths, died May 12th, 1909. The funeral arrangements were ably carried out by Mr J Williams, draper, the beautiful oak coffin being construc- ted by Mr Tom Lewis, St Mary's-street. Wedding.—On March 1St 1909, at Welling- ton, New Zealand, by the Rev S J Serpell, John George Bowen, son of the late John Richards, Esq., of Newport, Pembrokeshire, to Olivia Septimine, (Olivie) daughter of the late Rev J P Gray, and. of Mrs Gray of Wellington. Petty Sessions.—The monthly Petty Ses- sions for the Kemes Division were held in the local Court House yesterday (Tuesday) after- noon the justices adjudicating being Mr H V Colby (presiding); Aid G B Bowen, Capt James (Glanteg), Dr Havard, and Messrs W E Bennett, Dewi Harries, W G James (Pant- yphilip,) and Levi Evans (" Echo "). The, various cases will be found separately repor- ted in different parts of this issue. This is the last occasion on which cases from Fish- guard, Dinas and Scleddy will be heard in the Ancient Borough. Licensing Change. At Kernes Transfer Sessions, held locally yesterday (Tuesday), Mr W Evans, solicitor, of Fishguard, applied for a temporary transfer of the license of the Queen's Hotel, Parrog, to Charles Birket, licensee of the Precelly Hotel, No objection was raised by Acting-Supt. Rosser, and the application was granted,

glimiks GROSS Theft,—A local police-court prosecution is elsewhere reported. Metereological Phenomenon.-The mountains of Snowdonia were distinctly visible locally last (Tuesday) evening. Drought.—The protracted duration of fine weather, and the almost entire absence of rain is causing grave apprehension amongst the local agricultural community. Personal.—Capt J P Gronow, Spring Gardens, left on Tuesday week to join the Balmoral" at Port Talbot.—Capt E Qwen left on Monday morning for Hamburg where he will assume command of the "Dowan Mr Thomas, of London, who is Wen- kpown locally, spent the week-end with Capt James atQlanteg.— Nfr Havard, a bank cJerk, }S spending a holiday at Belle Yue, Ornithological.—A couple of miartins have built a nest under the eaves of the Council School, thus affording the scholars an ad- mirable opportunity for ornithological obser-1 vation. Pwnc.—Preparations for the annual Whit- suntide recitations of the Pwnc are now actively afoot. The Baptists go to Newport this year, the Church to Nevern, and the Con- gregationalists to Brynberrian. Obituary.—We regret to have to record the demise, in his 73rd year, of Mr Henry James, of Brynberian, which took place on Thursday morning. The deceased, wno was a state pensioner, was a well-known resident, having come to the locality from St. David's half a century ago, and was held in high esteem by the local community. The funeral took place at Ramah, amidst evrry manifes- tation of regret, on Sunday afternoon, the Rev D J Lewis, of Ferryside, officiating at the house, and the Rev J D Maurice at the graveside, where prayer was also, offered by the Vicar (Rev W Glynfab Williams). The chief mourners were Messrs D and S James, sons; Mr and Mrs James, St, David's; brother and sister-in-law; Capt S Griffiths, brother, in-law; Mr James, Cwmparc, nephew; Mrs Clay, Miss Clay and Mr W J Clay; Mrs James; Mr D LI James; Mr D J Jenkins, Aberdare; Capt D Jenkins; Mr T P Mendus, and Mr J Mendus.

LETTERSTON. Spring Sign.— The local railway station, has recently been in the hands of the G-W-R- painting staff, from which it has emerged. in. a resplendent condition, presenting au exceed- ingly spick and span appearance

.West Street, Fishguard. ,k H. PATTERSON, Dry, Wet and Fried Fish Merchant, ARRIVALS DAILY— Liemcm Soles, 4d per lb., Hake, Qod, Etc., 34 per lb guaranteed perfectly fresh. Smoked Haddocks, 4td per lb. Our Speciality-Fillets, 5d per lb; Bloaters, Kippers, &c., at lowest market prices. A cQntlnuaAce of your favours solicited Fried Fish and Chip Potatoes from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. We do not use oil for frying, hence the unique flavour of our Chips."

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BOOPWIOK I Opening Services. Bethesda.—The new home of this thriving English Baptist cause is now rapidiy ap- proaching completion, and it has been decided to hold the opening services on Sunday and Monday, the 23rd and 24th inst., when the pul- pit will be occupied alternatively by Principal Jc.dwards, D.D., ol the Cardiff Baptist College, J and the Rev. W R Lewis, of Carmel and Gelly. The hours of service will be 10.30 a.m., 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. on the former, and 7 p.m. on the latter date. On Monday a Welsh service will also be held at Goedwig, the parent church, at 7 o'clock, the preacher being the Rev. J D Hughes, of Blaenwaun. Continuation services will be held on the five following Sundays, when well-known ministers will officiate.-Advt.

Isle of Man Excursion.—We are requested to state that passengers desiring sleeping ac- commodation on this trip should obtain it beforehand through Mr C I Davidson (steam- boat superintendent), as berths cannot be allotted on board the vessel. The charge is 2 shillings per passenger in either direc- tion. Inasmuch as the special train will convey passengers from Paddington and intermediate stations, the number of tickets available locally will be extremely limited, and those who intend to avail themselves of the trip should take immediate steps to book their passage, otherwise they may be assured of disappointment. Tale of a Groat.—An amusing incident happened on the Fishguard express which serves to record an instance of a kind-hearted ticket collector. A gentleman boarded the train at Cardiff on his way to Ireland, and suddenly learned from an old ladv sitting ..I 1 opposite mat sne was going to St Fagans. As a matter of fact, they were now near Brid- gend and going along fine, and the next stop was Swansea. On being informed of this the old lady seemed very nervous and surprised, but it, of course, caused much amusement to the other occupants of the carriage. Shortly afterwards the collector called, and when everything was explained to him he joined in the general amusement with the remark, Good fourpenneth to-day, mother ? You'd better spend the day at the Mumbles now." Useful Invention.—The proper lubrication of the axle-boxes of railway carriages, either for goods or passenger traffic, is a problem that engineers find a difficulty in soiying, althousand of patents have been from time to time taken out but, still, the perfect axle-box has not yet made its appearance, and we look forward to the time when a hot bearing shall be a thing of the past. Messrs Edmunds' and Radley of the Merchants' Exchange, Cardiff, are introducing what pro- mises to be a great advance in axle-box design and construction. The general appear- ance of the box and journal is much about what is usually seen in railway carriages and other rolling stock but, internally, there are several novel and excellent improvements the principal feature being that of a disc of metal somewhat larger than the collar on the end of the axle, and fastened to it by a screwed stud, the disc revolving with the exle. The lower part ol the box is a chamber for containing the oil, and as long as there is any oil presend the disc, as it revolves, carries it around on its sides and periphery, and throws it against a projecting lip, which di- rects the oil into the top part of the axle box, where it finds its way in an extremely simple and effective manner on to the bear- ing. With such an arrangement, no fear need be entertained of the bearing running dry, provided, of course, that it is kept reasonably clean and supplied with oil. Exit Second Class. Passengers on the Great Western Railway who do not travel first" are not very sure of themselves now- adays. A question very commonly asked indicates the inherent honesty of the Welsh character. It is: Pardon me, but is this third class ? The question always brings a smile, for those to whom it is addressed share with the questioner the comparative luxury of the old second class compartments—minus the carpet—for third class fares. A Hundred and Five Years Ago.—The wonderful influence that the locomotive engine has exercised upon the affairs of the world gives to South Wales a certain interest in its inception and development, for was it not at Merthyr Tydfil, in 1804, that Richard Trevithic conveyed a load of iron a distance of nine miles upon a cast-iron tramroad by means of steam power ? This engine had cylinders of eight inches in diameter, with a stroke of 4ft. 6in. It would be extremely interesting to compare this little piofieer of railway engines with the magnificent speci- mens to be seen to-day on our great railways, but, alas! not a singie piece of the old engine has been preserved to enable us to have it placed for comparison beside one of the Great Western express monsters that may be seen any day attached to the Fishguard express on its way to London. I rather ex- pect (says a writer in the Western Mail) that the whole of Trevithic's engine could be con- veniently stowed away inside its monster fire box, but, although the size and weight of the modern engine has been so wonderfully increased, there is very little to record in the invention of leading principles, which still remain much about the same. The feelings of admiration which most of us experience at the sight of such a train dashing along at over sixty miles an hour are centered gener- ally on the great steam monster itself, and to many the feeling is awakened to know some- thing as to, the construction of its machinery and the principles which govern its motion. Manorawen Cutting.—Now that the tem- porary tunnel is available for the removal of debris excavated by the steam navvy, the old pable-way has fallen into desuetude, and has been disconnected from the chief line of metals. All the gear has, also, been removed from the upper and intermediate plateaux. The embankment has now reached a spot but a few yards distant from the bridge which is to carry the new line oyef the road at Drim. Had a Wash,—Some exciting scenes were witnessed the other day close to the new quay wall now in cousre of construction. The divers were at work, as well as the men at the pumps, when some of the latter noticed a large "conger floating close by, apparently having been disabled. A rush was made to capture it, but the task was made difficult owing to its slippery nature. At last, one young man, determined not to be outwitted by his comrades, made a bold rush for it, but he missed his mark and had a "dip instead, while another man, amid much laughter, collared the conger." Lifeboat.—We understand that the advent of the new steam lifeboat wiU be temporarily delayed owing to, the inability of the engineer (Mr R Thompson} to proceed to Harwich at the present moment, fledging,—The steam dredger Porteur," together with a diver, was at work off the centre of the Harbour Quay on Monday after- noon. She was engaged in dragging the harbour bed with the object of removiPig some stones which impede the movements of the turbiners. Bay Hotel.—The excavations for the ex- tension of thii buijlding are proceeding apace, and already a l,arge gantry has been raised upon the site. The erection of the- watts of' the new billiard room is ccuapupfetey work hav- ing now been convneuced upon the roof, and the mortar mm consequently, temporarily silent. Sea Trips.—On Bank Holiday and the following day sea trips of a couple of hows.1 duration will be run from the Harbour Quay by the steam tender, Sir Frances Drake, the times of departure being eleven o'clock, 2.30, and 4.30 on the former date, and 1.30 and 3.30 on the latter. The fare will on each occasion* be a shilling. Tykes' Trip.—On Whit-Sunday night the Great Central Railway will run an excursion from Sheffield (Victoria) and other stations, to Killarney, via Fishguard and Rosslare. A Record-—During Whitsuntide the whole pf the fleet of Saints will, for the first time in the history of the part, be in commission, two working the ordinary Rosslare service, and a third being engaged to convey excur- sionists bound for Killarney, whilst the St, Andrew will make a special trip to Douglas Isle of Man. Quay Road,- The widening of this thoroughfare immediately opposite to the site of the Bay Hotel Extension, has now been completed, thus removing a somewhat danger- ous corner, and greatly improving, the ap- proach both to the Hotel and to the Harbour Station. Explol-,ivos,-An Irish Lights' boat put into. the Harbour on Sunday and, after embarking three waggon-loads of gunpowder, departed again for a destination which did not tran- spire.The s.s. Angiesa arrived on Mon- day morning and disembarked about ten tons of gunpowder consigned to Llantrissant, Gowerton, and Kynochstown. Arrival.— The &s. Roebuck," of the G.W.R. Company's Channel Island fleet, which has been absent at Birkenhead for about a couple of months, arrived at noon on Thursday in the Harbour, where she remains. Thespian Tattle.—The Comedie Anglaise company, en route from Lydney to Wexford, and accompanied by a considerable amount of scenery, crossed to Rosslareby the after noon boat on Monday. Presentation.—At the Harbour Station, on Friday evening, Miss Janaway, assistant at the Refreshment-rooms since the opening of the new route, was the recipient of a hand- some dressing-case which had been subscribed for by a few friends as a taken of their esteem, upon the occasion of her departure for Here- ford to rejoin Miss Morgan, late manageress at Fishguard. The presentatimi was felici- tously made by Mr N P Mansfield, Deputy Station and.Quay Superintendent. Speeches were also made by Messrs Arthur Richardson and H R Nethercleft, of the Marine Depart- ment.Miss Janaway has been succeeded by Miss Allin. Accident.—On the 6th inst., whilst pushing some luggage down the shoot on to one of the boats, a quay labourer named Charles Simpson had the misfortune to pierce his hand with a couple of wooden splinters. Blood poisoning supervened, and two days later he had to relinquish his occupation. We under- stand that he is now undergoing medical treatment at Neyland. Peripatetic Pony's Proprietor Penalised.— At Newport Petty Sessions yesterday (Tues- day), George Davies of The Huts, Manor- owen, was summoned for having allowed a pony to stray near Manorowen Mill on the Fishguard Road on the 3rd inst. Acting- Superintendent Rosser proved the charge, and defendant, who complained of people leaving the gate of the field open, was fined is with 4s costs. Atlantic Mails.—The Postmaster-General, in a written reply yesterday (Tuesday) to a question by Mr French as to whether the American mails which are landed at Queens- town after the Dublin train leaves should not be forwarded to London by the Rosslare route, so as to expediate delivery, says he has recently arranged for the Rosslare and Fishguard Route to be used for mails for South Wales, and the South of England when the use of that route will afford any material advantage over the Liverpool route. It is not, however, been possible to adopt that route for London mails. Goedwig. —The anniversajy services in connection with this place of worship took place on Sunday and Monday, there being large and devout congretations present on each occasion, particularly at the two evening services when all available seating accommodation was taxed to its utmost capacity..The special preachers were the Revs D J Evans of Newport (Pem); and the Rev W S Jones, of illwynpia, whose scholarly eloquence produced a maked effect upon their respective auditories.

AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER SOUGHT. t At an adjourned meeting of the Fishguard Urban Council held last Tuesday night, Mr Levi Evans, J.P., presiding, Mr D. Gwion Thomas moved, in accordance with notice of motion, that steps be taken to enable Fish- guard to elect two members on the County Council." He explained that he had been prompted to do so after having read Mr W L Williams' letter of resignation, wherein refer- ence was made to the growing importance of the locality. He considered that if Fishguard could send two representatives to the County Council it would be considerably to her ad- vantage, for two would be able to achieve much more for the district than one could do. At present he merely recommended that the Clerk be instructed to communicate with the Clerk to the County Council in order to dis- cover what procedure it would be necessary to adopt. Mr D Rees seconded, and stated that he really believed that Fishguard was entitled to two representatives, as she would have from 750 to 800 voters on the next register, whereas he believed that 650 gave a town a claim to two representatives. Mr B G Llewhelin expressed sympathy with the resolution, asserting that, in order to get fair representation on the County Council, Fishguard was entitled to two mem- bers, so far as the urgency of her work,and her rateable value and population wereconcerned. Whether she were so entitled under the rules and regulations forming the basis of repres- entation he did not hnow, but the object of that resolution was to find out. He thought that it was the Council's duty to move in the matter. Mr 0 D Jones said that, while agreeing with everything which had been said, he thought it very improbable that the request would be granted. He understood that Mil- ford with 1,000 or 1,100 voters had only two representatives on the County Council, and that there were two wards in Haverfordwest with a total electorate of over 650 which had only one member between them. He had it on pretty good authority that the procedure would be very slow and cumberous, and that it was very improbable that the County Coun- cil would grant the request. In the first place, the number of members was established by the Local Government Act of 1888, and, before a new member could be obtained for Fishguard, it would be necessary to obtain an Order in Council, which involved rather cumberous proceedure. He was fully in sym- pathy with the motion, and hoped that Fishguard would be able to obtain two re- presentatives, bat was afraid that she could not. The motion was unanimously adopted..

LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. A meeting of Liberals will be held in Her- mon Vestry at eight o'clock on Friday night for the purpose, of considering the impending retirement of Mr Walter L Williams, C.C., from the representation of Fishguard upon the County Council.

PILFERERS PUNISHED. CASES AT FISHGUARD, DINAS AND SCLEDDY. FOUR MEN SENT TO GOAL. At Newport Petty Sessions yesterday (Tues- day),Patrick Whelan pleaded guilty to having stolen a ham valued at 28s., belonging to Mr Alfred Williams, from the Farmers' Arms, Fishguard, on the 22nd ult. From the evi- dence it appeared that prisoner entered the premises at 10 o'clock in the morning and remained until 3.30 p.m., when he was seen leaving with the ham under his coat. When arrested by Sergt Rosser, he said I think I've stolen a d—— good thing." Prisoner elected to be dealt with summarily and expressed regret, stating that that was the first time he had done such a thing. Prisoner was sentenced to 21 days' impri- sonmeat with hard labour. John Donohue and Owen Dooling pleaded guilty tp having stolen a quantity of whiskey valued at 4s 6d, belonging to Mr D Thomas, from the Gate Inn, Scleddy, on the 1st inst. From the evidence it appeared that the pri- soners visited the premises between nine and ten in the morning, and that after their depar- ture a bottle of whiskey was missed. Subse- quently, they were seen by a boy named Gwynne Roberts in the vicinity of Panty- philip, drinking out of a bottle, and were eventually arrested by Constable Davies, of Fishguard. Donohue told the Bench that he had taken it on the impulse of the moment and that he was sorry. Prisoners were sent to gaol for fourteen days with hard labour. Hugh Powell pleaded guilty to having ^tolen a coat valued at 16/- belonging to Thomas Harries, of Gam Wen, from the stables of the Glan Hotel, Dinas Crosss, on the 28th ult. From the evidence it appeared that he was seen to commit the theft and that Elugh Williams, of Park-y-shwt, Fishguard, drove after hun, offered him a lift, and, speak- ing Welsh (which the accused did not under- stand) informed a passing bus-driver, who notified Constable Jones (Dinas) who subse- quently arrested prisoner, whom he found to be wearing the coat. When charged with the offence he admitted it, stating that he had been drunk at the time. Prisoner re- peated this statement to the Bench, adding that, at the time, he had not really. known what he was doing. He was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment with hard labour. This was the last occasion on which cases from either of the three districts in question will be heard at Newport. ¡

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