The County Echo

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION, 1910 To the Electors of Fishguard — Ladies and Gentlemen, I keenly feel the honour which my fellow ratepapers have conferred upon me by asking me to come forward as a Candidate at the forthcoming County Council Election. It has been impossible for me to refuse the kindy expressed wish of my fellow-townsmen, therefore I venture to seek the suffrages of the Electors of this district. The time, in the opinion of many Electors, is now ripe when the interests of the Ratepayers should have the considerations of the County Council. Political or Party gain will have no consider- ation by me but whatever may conduce to the benefit, advantage or gain of the County and District shall have my whole hearted support. I shall consider, if elected, not the interests of any particular school, but the in- terests of parents and children, in earring out the Education Acts in the County. In Educational matters my watch-word shall be efficiency with economy. It is in my opinion full time for the interests of the Rate- payers to be attended to and more rigid econ- omy experienced in dealing with the Rate- payers' money. You have known how impartially and jealously my services (such as they are) have been to the community on the old Parish Council, the Urban District Council and Guardian of the Poor. You may rely upon the same zeal, energy and impartiality being given on the County Council if you honour me by electing me to represent you. I am, yours obediently, JOHN R. RICHARDS. Market Square, Fishguard, Feb. 22nd, 1910.

=.-=- NEWPORT, PEM. FREEHOLD BUILDING SITE for Sale JD by Private Contract, at Penrallt, about 36 feet frontage, commands extensive sea and mountain view, large garden, plenty of water supply, large quantity of stones in present building.—Application to Mr. Jenkins, Assistant Ovelfeeer, Newport. PUBLIC NOTICE. T was decided by the Dewsland and — Cemaes Blacksmith's Association, that from March 1st, 1910, Shoeiag would be Two Pence in advance of old system setting half price of new shoeing. B. G. PHILLIPS, Secretary. COUNTRY HOUSE TO LET. TO LET with immediate possession Cartlett House situate at Trevine (about six miles from Goodwick Station), consisting of three sitting rooms, eight bedrooms (in- cluding servants' rooms), kitchen, larders, etc., together with a large walled-in garden of about half an acre, which is abundantly stocked with choice fruit trees, also stable, cow-house, coach-house, and other out-build- ings. Meadow land may be obtained if required. Further particulars of WM. R. CARVER, Land Agent, Fishguard. FARM TO LET. TO LET, Penymynydd, in the parish of Llanllawer, about three miles from Fishguatd. Possession next Michaelmas.— Apply, T James, Caerlem, Goodwick. 4m 10 BUILDING PLOT FOR SALE. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, in the Slade, Fishguard, a Plot of Land—about 60 feet by 100 feet-suitable for Building pur- poses, the property of Capt P. Clay.—Apply, Bridge House, Lower Fishguard. BUILDERS Manager or Foreman SEEKS SITUATION. Well up in all branches; plans and specifications.—Bennett, 184, Wick Road, Brislington, Bristol. 3fe24P WANTED a good General Servant, small family.—Apply, D. O. Jones, Argyle House, Cardigan. WANTED, situation as Housemaid by respectable young Woman, age 18 now disengaged.—Apply, Echo Office. FOR SALE, Harmonium by Alexander ■ and Son oak case in perfect conditior. —Apply, Echo Offices. NTIQUE COFFER.—For Sale, OAK COFFER of 1759 date (upper and lower parts), in good condition.—Apply, L., Echo Offices, Fishguard. 3fe24P DINAS CROSS.—TO Let, House and Garden, No. 3, Tower Hill, Dinas, with immediate possession.—Apply, No. 4, Tower Hill, Dinas. COAL-COAL-COAL.-Best Red Ash Newport Coal at 225 per ton. Prices of Culm, Lime and other qualities of Coal may be had on application.—S. H. Hughes and Son, merchants, Goodwick. FISHGUARD.—To Let, a Dwelling House in connection with lock-up Shop.—For particulars, apply Echo Offices. TO LET, Cottage and Garden, with early possession.—Apply, W. Jenkins, Park House, Dwrbach. WANTED a strong GIRL for general W work, used to dairy, for Letterston district.—Apply, Ivy House, St. David's. LARGE SUPPLY of the well-known Amlwch Manure has just arrived at the Stores, Letterston Station.—Apply to W. Nicholas, Broadmoor. ENOCH LEWIS, West-street, Fishguard, has been appointed Agent for Messrs Parry and Rock, Swansea, and he is now prepared to buy all HIDES of Sheep, Cattle and Horses, and will give good prices for same. i3m3ip WALLPAPERS from i-Jd per Roll. Any quantity large or small. Wholesale prices. Stock exceeds 250,000 Rolls, all classes. Write for patterns, stating class required. (Dept. 105) Barnett Wallpaper Co. Ltd., Knott Mill, Manchester. LONDON Edinburg and Glasgow Insur- ance Company, two Agents wanted for Fishguard District, on Salary and Commission —Apply, A G Ferguson, Letterston. 3m3p LOST, since January 25th, Rough Collie DOG, sable and white long pointed nose name, Commander detainer prosecu- ted.—Apply, Ivy Cottage, Park-street, Fish- guard. 2fe24P WANTED, a quiet PONY, suitable for a boy of 10 to ride.—Apply to Lieut. Colonel Porter, Hillside, Goodwick. 3mar3 TO LET, Dwelling House in Kensington- street, Fishguard, at present in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Lloyd.—Apply to Miss Owen, Tabernacle Villa, Park-street, Fishguard. FOR SALE, Church Harmonium, oak .r case four sets of reeds knee swell and about 14 stops in first-class condition, Hitable for a Church or Chapel. Cheap.— Apply, A. Cowtan, Music Warehouse, Tenby. CASH Accommodation — £ 10 to £ 1000. Interest 2s 6d in the £ for agreed period. —W. Jackson, 25 Tudor-road, Cardiff. ^myjp. COAL AND CULM at Lower Fishguard. A good supply of best Screened Coal and Culm will always be kept in stock, at lowest possible prices. Orders respectfully solicited.—Apply, J. Ayres (T. Lamb), Lower Fishguard. DINAS CROSS.—TO LET, with im- mediate possesion, a SMITHY splendid opportunity for an energetic work- man.-Apply, W. J. Ravmond, Henllan, Dinas Cross. rpO LET, with immediate possession, all JL 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, Tower Hill, Fishguard. -4- rTlO LET, House and Small Shop in March, JL good position.—Apply, J. Herbert, West-street, Fishguard. WANTED, at once, a respectable Girl as General SERVANT.-Apply, Mrs F J Harries, Hamilton Hcuse, Fishguard.

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION, 1910 t To the Electors of Fishguard Division. Ladies and Gentlemen, In response to the pressing invitation of the Liberal Association, I appear before you as a candidate for the above Division. You will recollect that the Education Act passed by the late Liberal Government through the House of Commons was rejected by the Tories in the House of Lords conse- quently, the grievances and anomalies to Noncomformists and Free Churchmen, still exist, aggravated by the Tory Education Act of 1902. I shall always support the principle of Religious Equality, and that the people who are compelled to contribute to the support of any school or other institution should have a voice in the management thereof. I am not in favour of recklessly spending the Public Money, ut of administering as economically as possible having regard al- ways to efficiency in every department. I honestly believe in the full administration of the Small Holdings Act. If you return me at the forthcoming Election, I pledge myself to do all in my power, without fear or favour in the interests of the ratepayers of the Parish of Fishguard, I am, Your obedient servant,' B. G. LLEWHELIN. Maesgwynne, Fishguard, Feb. 22nd, 1910.

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION, 1910. To the Electors of the Mathry Electoral Division. Ladies and Gentlemen, The regrettable resignation of T. E. Thomas, Esq., J.P., of his seat on the County Council lays on you the duty to elect a successor. The unanimity and warmth with which I am invited to contest the vacant seat I have found impossible to resist. Mr Thomas has served you long, faithtully, and well, and his successor can have no higher aim than to follow in his footsteps. I am known to you as a Liberal and Non- conformist, and am in full sympathy with the necessity of moderating expenditure. Should you do me the honour of electing me, I shall endeavour faithfully to serve your interests. I am, Your obedient Servant, SAMUEL LLOYD LEWIS. Pen-y-bank, Mathry, 8th February, 1910.

ENTRE NOUS. WITH the rapid approach of the Ides of March it is scarcely surprising to observe an unwonted enthusiasm for the public interests upon the part of those to whom their custody has been entrusted. This enthusiasm adopts many forms, but what is probably one of the strangest is the sudden denunciation by the Haverfordwest Board of Guardians of a rep- rehensible practice which seems never prev- iously to have aroused its indignation. It appears that, for some time past-for pre- cisely how long we are left in the dark-it has been the practice for the persons from whom the Board rented pay-stations to make* arbitrary deductions from the relief dispensed through them to such out-paupers as might be unable to call for their dole at the stipu- lated hour. Had this illegality been perpe- trated without the consent of the Board the situation would be serious enough to justify severe censure being administered to those whose duty it was to act literally as Guard- ians of the Poor; but we have it on the authority of MR. W. H. WALTERS that' they were all probably conscious of the fact that these deductions were made.' If this be so- and the assertion appears to have remained unchallenged—it is difficult to find words adequate to describe the fitness of these gentlemen to hold office, and we sincerely trust that, unless some satisfactory explana- tion be forthcoming, their eleventh-hour re- pentance will avail them nothing at the polls. So far as it goes, the decision to put an im- mediate stop to this astounding practice is commendable, but we would have liked the Guardians to have gone further, and to have insisted upon the restitution of sums of money which, however insignificant from an intrin- sic point of view, could ill be spared by those who are largely dependant upon public aid in order to keep body and soul together. Probably, however, the members of the Board felt that, having condoned the illegality, they could now go no further than they have done, but we confess that we should like to see the issue contested in the courts, even though the victims were compelled to sue in forma pauperis. • • ft • • THE crusted old curmudgeon of a byegone generation, whose panacea for every evil- whether real or imaginary-was to pen a letter to the Thunderer," is not yet quite extinct hence we are, from time to time, privileged to peruse interesting prophecies of the approaching doom of Fishguard as an ocean port. Precisely what sort of accom- modation would suit these gentry it is some- what difficult to determine. No port is im- mune from visitations of gales such have latterly been prevalent, and it speaks well for the sheltered character of the roadstead and the excellence of the tenders employed, that at a period of the year when maritime casual- ties were daily being reported from every quarter of the globe, the largest vessels afloat could debark passengers, mails and baggage at Fishguard with a minimum of inconven- ience and delay. One point, too, which ap- pears to be completely lost sight of by these old fogeys is that nobody insists upon their landing at Fishguard they are at perfect liberty, if they choose, to voyage direct to Liverpool; but if, in the mad whirl intro- duced by the Yankee hustler into commercial life, they desire to reach the metropolis a dozen hours in advance of their fellows, it is childish to indulge in puerile complaints simply because the Pluvine Jupiter has not yet accepted a seat upon the Great Western Directorate. » WE have read with amazement, coupled with amusement, a statement in the South Wales Daily News that its Fishguard correspondent was the only newspaper representative priv- ileged to go on the tender and the liner on a recent oceasion. Assertions such as this may gratify the amour propre of our contem- porary, and they certainly do no harm to us but we feel it our duty to place on record the fact that both the Great Western and the Cunard Company haev always treated Press- men with the strictest impartiality, and that no question of privilege has ever arisen, or is likely to arise in the amicable and mutually- advantageous relations which have hitherto subsisted. 59 ft- ? THERE is one other aspect of the treatment mested out to Fishguard by a section of the daily Press which we cannot pass over with- out protest. We refer to the careless and exaggerated statements as to the extent to which liners are delayed in their arrival in consequence of rough weather in the Atlan- tic. The occurrence is by no means an isola- ted incident, and we can only express our regret that the papers in question have not sufficient perspicacity to realise that time tables drawn up when the vessels were jour- neying by the short summer route are quite useless when the longer winter one is being traversed. THERE is, probably, no department of the local railway service to which the Fourth Estate owes a deeper debt of gratitude than that which controls the Company's intricate telegraph system, included amongst which a place must be assigned to the signalmen at the Harbour, on whom devolves a great deal of the Sunday work. Every man in both sections of the department displays a court- eous willingness to assist at all times in the dissemination of news which frequently ar- rives at the most inconvenient times, and so far we have never heard so much as even a good-humoured complaint when members of the staff are kept from their beds or dragged from their firesides in order that the public in general may not be deprived of important information upon its breakfast-table. We are tempted thus—perhaps rather tardidly—to bestow honour where honour is due in recog- nition of the ready assistance forthcoming on Sunday night, when heavy dispatches were successfully got through despite the fact that the wires proved to be practically unwork- able in consequence of the gale.

"CpFALDAU COAL, the best obtainable, to — be had in hundred-weights at is 6d, at the Supply Stores, Fishguard. OAL.-Due to arrive, a Cargo of best C house Coal; early orders will oblige.— Apply Jenkins, Dinas Arms, Lower Fishguard ROCERY.—Owens' Grocery and Pro- vision Stores in Vergam, West Street, Fishguard, have just been opened with an Assortment of Goods that cannot be beaten anywhere for excellence of quality.—A share of public patronage respectfully solicited. "TWTILLINERY.—Miss L. M. Williams, of J-VX Main Street, Milliner, wishes to in- form her numerous customers that she is giving up business, and for the next fort- night, the whole of the stock, which is practically new, will be sold at a very re- duced rate. 2fe24

JORDANSTON. The re-opening, after restoration, of St Cwrda's Church, Jordanston, will take place on Tuesday, March 8th. Dedication in the afternoon at 2.30, by the Bishop of St Davids, who will also preach. There will be evening service at 6.30, with sermons by the Arch- deacon of St David's and Canon Williams, of Jeffreyston. Collections will be made in aid of the restoration fund. Coming Contests.—For the coming contest for the representation of che parish upon the Haverfordwest Board of Guardians and upon the Haverfordwest Rural District Council, two candidates are already in the field in the persons of Messrs Hugh Wathen Thomas and Charles Mathias, J.P., of Lamphey Court. The former gentleman has the dual advantage of residence in the parish, and that possession of office which is reputed to be nine tenths of the law, having been member of both author- ities for the past fifteen years. During that period his claims to the seat have been only twice contested—once when he was first re- turned against Mr Henry Perkins, and again when he was unsuccessfully opposed three years ago by that gentleman's son, Mr T Perkins. His present opponent is the owner of Llangwarren, and is well-known locally as a keen fighter and as the Chairman of the Dewsland Petty Sessional and Licensing Benches.

Bethesda Church, Goodwick. ORDINATION OF NEW PASTOR. A culinEuacing stage in the meteoric career of this youthful yet virile church was reached on Monday afternoon, when the Rev. T Cynon Jones, a young man of considerable promise, was formally ordained as a minister of the Baptist denomination and inducted to the pastorate ot the congregation, amongst wnom he had been ministering zealously for several weeks past. The Rev. J S Davies (pastor of Goedwig, the parent church) presided over a crowded gathering, practically every seat being filled, and the assemblage including ministers of all denominations, representative ci Goodwick, Fishguard, the county generally, and even South Wales. Principal Edwards, B.A., Ph.D., D.D., of Cardiff, said he regarded that occasion as being always a very interesting and a very solemn one. Although he was now pretty well used to ordinations and recognitions, it was a great conviction with him that it was about the most important event in a midister's life when he was publicly putting on the ar- mour to follow Christ and to work for Him in the Ministry of the Word. That was very nearly the two-hundredth recognition meeting which he had attended since, nearly 38 years ago, he had come to their beautiful county, Sir Benfro." It had been his joy to be with young men when they were entering upon the work, and it was a peculiar joy to him to be there in that-new chapel, with the new church, and with a young man as their minister. It had been a great joy to be there last May at the opening of their chapel, and from that date until now he had followed their progress with deepening interest, and had watched- though at a distance—their labour of love, their unity of co-operation. He was sure that his young friend came there under very aus- picious circumstances, and that everything was bright. After yesterday's storm the beautiful sun was shining on them that day, and he h,,)ped that the sun of God's grace would shine upon them as a church, and that great prosperity would be their lot. He pro- ceeded to put three questions to the candi- date for ordination How he had been brought to Christ what had led him to be- come a preacher and a minister; and what he intended to make the joyful news which he would proclaim to that congregation. Mr Cynon Jones said there were such things as sudden conversions, such as in the case of Paul and also during Revival times, when men who were going rapidly downhill to destruc- tion and corruption suddenly stopped. Many who had been blessed in such a manner had remained steadfast and true. He could not, however, say that his conversion had come about in that manner. It was very difficult to know when a bud ceased to be a bud, and the flower commenced, and his conversion had been something similar, and as to when he was really converted he did not know, for he had been nursed in the garden of faith, brought up in a Christian family, and from infancy a regu- lar attendant at chapel. Dealing with his in- centive to become a preacher, he said that there was something in the Christian ministry which had always had a fascination for him ever since be had been eight years of age. To tell them that he had then had a passion for souls would be to tell them an untruth. He did not think that it had been because of the good that he could do-he told them candidly —but he had been fascinated and had always pictured himself as a minister of Jesus Christ. When, however, he reached the age of sixteen or seventeen years it had become a passion. His path had not been a very rosy one it had been rather a stormy one, and he knew what it was to fight single-handed with nothing but the sympathy of one or two friends-his clos- est and dearest friends-but he had never lost sight of the Light, and God, having ordained him to be a preacher, bad kept him. Touch- ing npon the sum and substance of his future preaching, he said they heard much nowadays about hetrodoxy and orthodoxy: he need not tell Bethesda people that he was orthodox, for they knew what he preached. He wes deter- mined to know nothing save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified-if there were any other way into the great life of Jesus Christ, then he had been very much deceived, and had not understood his Bible. Without Him ye can do nothing." If there. were a way into the Kingdom apart from Christ, then he was not preaching the truth. He was determined to preach the crucified Saviour to the lost sinner, and, so far as it lay in his feeble powor to do so-he trustdd the Lord would help him-he would preach Christ, His Minister on earth the Fatherhood of God; the Brotherhood of Man Christ, and Christ alone. Mr A J Rowlands read letters of apology for absence from the Rev D J Evans (May&r of Newport, Pem), who was ill; and Mr Edward Propert, a fellow student of the new pastor, of whose character, abilities and disposition he wrote in most eulogistic language. Mr Rowlands also mentioned the names of a large number of ministers who had sent mes- sages of congratulation upon the auspicious occasion. Proceeding, he reviewed the history of the Church, mentioning its origin in the advent of a large number of English residents conse- quent upon the transfer of the G.W.R. Co's Irish traffic from Neyland, and the difficulty experienced by such of them as were Baptists owing to there being no chapel in which they could worship in their own faith and their own language. This, be said had been parti- ally overcome by the Rev J S Davies, of Goed- wig, kindly undertaking to preach half in Welsh and half in English. Ultimately they had decided to found a separate church and had secured the use of the Reading-room for Sundays and one night per week at an annual rental of JbJU, the inauguration of the new "cause "taking place on May 31st, 1908 at Goedwig. They worshipped in the Reading- room for twelve months, all the ministers who officiated giving their services gratuitously. Then at a cost of S105 they secured a plot of land oa which they erected the chapel in which they were that day assembled, the total expenditure being 2620. In May of 1909 they opened that building, and since then had reduced the debt upon the fabric to 2340 as the result of concerts, sales of work, socials, etc. Upon the strong recommendations of Principal Edwards, Mr T Cynon Jones was invited to occupy thoir pulpit for two Sundays, and upon the second occasion it had been unanimously decided to ask him to accept the pastorate. Mr Rowlands assured his auditory that Mr Jones had already excee- ded the Church's expectations, both as a preacher and as a man. During the short time that he had been with them he had in- fused new life into the Church, and there were already three candidates for baptism. They hoped that his ministry would be a very happy one, and they, as as a people, would do all in their power to help him in his im- portant work. Mr Rowlands concluded by formally ex- tending a hearty "call" to Mr Jones, who cordially accepted it. The Rev D P David (Bethel, Fishguard,) having read the ordination prayer, the "charge" was delivered by Principle Edwards, who counselled both pastor and flock as to their mutual relations and the best means of promoting the welfare of their church and of the growing community amidst which it was situated. The Chairman said the mother church was proud indeed of her successful and flourishing daughter, and was glad to see the unity, peace love, and activity which prevailed amongst her members. Addresses appreciative of the personality of the pastor were delivered by the Rev B Howell, of Abercynon, described as the pastor of the pastor Mr E H Roderick, a fellow student; the Rev Isaac, of Abercaniad, described as the pastor's father in the faith," whilst words of welcome were extended to the new minister by his local bretheren of the different denominations. Monday's ceremony was preceded by special services at both Bethesda and Goedwig, Prin- cipal Edwards filling the pulpit of the former and the Rev B Howells, of Abercynon that at the latter place of worship. Despite the in- clemency of the weather there were large congregations at each service, and the elo- quent and scholarly character of the addres- es of both preachers was keenly appreciated. The services were continued on Monday evening when the attendance was again of a satisfactory character.

No danger in eating freshly baked cakes, scones, tea-bread, etc., when you use 'Paisley Flour' —the sure raising powder- Everything baked with Paisley Flour is most digestible, even when new, and do you know that any cakes left over and reheated in the oven the following day are almost equal to the freshly baked,

The Next Generation.—During the period I which elapsed between January and June, 1909, there were 121 births in the Fishguard district, whilst 107 children were successfully vaccinated.. Urban Qualification.—In view of the ap- proaching local vacancies, it is interesting to note that a person is qualified to be elected an Urban District councillor under the Local Government Act, 1894, section 23 (2), who is I (1) a parochial elector of some parish within the district, or who (2) has during the whole 12 months preceding the election resided in the district. The Borough Member.—Sir Owen Philipps, K.C.M.G., M.P. for Fisbguard and the other contributory Boroughs, is taking a keen in- terest in the forthcoming Anglo-Japanese Exhibition at the White City, and was one of a distinguished company of gentlemen who assembled last week at the Hotel Cecil, London, for the purpose of meeting the Japanese special commissioner, Mr Hokojero Wada. Death.—One of the oldest and most highly respected inhabitants of the town passed away at Hill Terrace on Thursday last in the person of Mrs Letitia Morris (widow of the late Mr David Morris, The Factory, Lower Fishguard), at the ripe age of 86 years. De- ceased, who lived with her daughter (Mrs James Williams), had been totally blind for over 40 years, and, strange to relate, had not in consquence once seen her daughter since her birth, during the whole of that long period. The departed was an old, zealous, and faithful member of the Tabernacle Church, where she attended (assisted by either her daughter or one of her grandchildren), up to as recently as about twelve months ago, from which time she has been too unwell to attend. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and was a .representative one, her remains being interred at the Tabernacle burying-ground (the family's burying place). The Pastor (Rev W Morlais Davies) officiated impressively at the house, chapel, and grave- side, and bore testimony to the many good qualities of the departed. Amongst the chief mourners were the following :—Mr and Mrs James Williams (daughter and son-in-law), Mr and Mrs LI. Roberts, Anchor House (daugh- ter and son-in-law), Misses Annie, Edith, and Elvira Williams and Ethel Roberts (grand- daughters), Messrs Howard and Edgar Roberts (grandsons), and Mrs Croker, Swan- sea (niece). We extend our deepest sympathy to the relatives in their dark hour of trouble. Bethel Mutual Improvement Society.—In consequence of so many of the members kaving other engagements, it was deemed advisable to postpone the meeting last Thurs- day night, and the Rev. S A Evans, of Good- wick, will favour the society with his lecture on Hymns and Hymn Writers this Thurs- day evening, at 8.15, when the chair will be taken by the Rev. D P David. Accident. Early on Monday morning occurred a serious accident demonstrating once again the imperative necessity which exists for the diversion and modification of the gradient of Dinas Hill. Whilst a cart belonging to Mr James Rees, of Trewrach, Dinas, and driven by Mr David Evans, of Gamallt, Dinas, was decending the declivity with a,-load of pigs destined for Letterston fair, the horse, which was a spirited animal, bolted, with the result that the vehicle was upset about half way down, and the driver thrown out with force sufficient to render him unconscious. After receiving medical aid he was removed to Parkymorfa Farm. One of the shafts of the cart was broken in the acci- dent, but otherwise the vehicle and its ani- mated contents were undamaged. S.A."—Under the auspices of the local branch of the Salvation Army, Capt. Lindsey, of that beneficient institution, delivered an interesting lecture in the Temperance Hall on Monday upon her work in the slums of Exeter. Mr Peter Williams presided over an audience, the dimensions of which indicate that the Army is making steady progress in the local- ity, and was supported by the Rev. Herbert Davies, B.A. (Pentowr), the Rev. J D Sym- monds, and Mr W 0 Thomas (Railway House). During the course of the evening solos were ably rendered by Mr James Owen, Miss Jenaie Davies efficiently accompanying, whilst fervent prayer was offered by Mrs Evans, West-street. Letters of apology for non-attendance were read from numerous prominent residents of the locality. At the close of the evening the various occupants of the platform associated themselves with a cordial vote of thanks to Capt. Lindsay for her able address, she, in her turn, extending a similar compliment to the Chairman. Congratulations. The Pacific Line, of Liverpool, has received a cable giving the names of the lost members of the crew of the steamer Lima," which was wrecked on Luamblin Island off the West Coast of South America. We are gratified to observe that the name of Mr David W Evans, son of Mr and Mrs John Evans, of Ropeyard Lane, does not appear therein, for his ahxious relatives and friends may now confidently assume that he is safe. St. David's Day.—The second annual ban- quet under the auspices of Fishguard Cym- mrodorion Society will be held at the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday next, when the guest of the evening will be Dyfed, the Archdruid, who will be supported by the Rev. W Glynfab Williams (Rector of Dinas), and the Rev. T M James (Rector of Meline), and the President (Mr E D Jones, J.P. Covers will be laid at 7.3°. Intending participants must notify the hon. secretaries (Messrs 0 D and W M Jones) not later than noon this Thurs- day. Juvenile Operetta.—On the Wednesday before Easter the pupils of the Council School will perform in character and costume the operetta "Zurika, the Gipsy," in the Tem- perance Hall. The piece is much more dilli- cult than the one recently essayed with such conspicuous success, but the promoters and participants are confident of their ability to carry it to a satisfactory issue. Success.—At an examination of the Cen- tral Midwives Board, held at Owen's College, Manchester, on Feb 15th (paper) and Feb 19th (oral), Miss Clara Acraman, daughter of Capt Ivor Acraman, late of Fishguard, successfully passed, and obtained the certificate of the Board. Miss Acraman was trained at the well-known St Mary's Hospital, Manchester. Raffle.-The following was the result of the drawing for the benefit of Mr James Davies, Park-street.-rst prize, Tom Morris, coach-builder, Fishguard, (418); 2nd, Mrs Hurt, Fishguard, (271) 3rd, Mr Walter Jones, Goodwick.