The Tenby Observer Weekly List of Visitors and Directory

LATEST ARRIVALS. Armstrong. Mrs H., London 1 Rockville Bartram, Mr and Mrs, Hastings 8 Bellevue Fitz Gerald, Mrs, Clifton Battersea house Jackson, Mrs and family, Windsor 3 Marine terrace Kenrick, Mr and Mrs William and family, Birmingham 1 Rock terrace Noel-Hill, the Hon. Mrs Charles, Frogmore, Shropshire St. Agatha's house Noel-Hill, Miss Ada, Frogmore, Shropshire St. Agatha's house Oerton, Mrs and two children, Birmingham 3 Rock houses Wilson, Mrs Hugh Owen and family, The Old Hall, Cheswardine, Market Drayton 2 Belmont Alderson, Rev F. and Mrs, Dudleston, Ellesmere, Salop 2 Belmont Richards, Rev F. J. and the Misses. 5 St Julian terrace Tawney, Miss 5 St Julian terrace Blake, Wallace, Esq, nee Walter Granville, Madame Ristori's Company, New York 2 Lorne houses

METEOROLOGICAL TABLE. Date. Barometer. Hygrometer. Thermo- fl- April. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. meter. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. D. W. D. W. Max Min # Thur. 1629-818 29-884,43*941*64^8438"51 40 "33 Friday17 30*100 30-120;47"0 44-3 55-0 51*5 61 41 Sat. 18 30 276 30*312 50 4 46*7 61-7 52 8: 73 42 Sund, 19 30-392 30 392 50 3 47*4 62-3 54*2! 68 41 Mon. 20 30 374 30-350 50 0 48'0 55*2 54-0 54 44 Tues 2130-168 30*110 50*0 47 6 54*0 45*7 54 47 Wed. 22 29*820 |29 680!49*2 48*l|5Q-8 48 9 51 40 -09 The maximum in London on the 18th was 69s. FRED D. DTSTEE.

SIR Peter Lumsden's Despatch in answer to the inquiries made by the Government with reference to the fighting at Penj-deh has now been pub- lished, and it shows that if some little incon- venience has been experienced it waiting for its arrival, that it was worth waiting for. There was hardly a semblance of probability about the story supplied by General Komaroff to his superiors, and the authoritative English report stamps it at once and for ever as simple fiction. Every state- ment made on the Russian side is taken in its order, considered, refuted, and exposed. There is no beating about the bush; no straining after the ess ungracious forms of denial. General Koma- rofFs assertions are quoted textually one after another, and categorically contradicted. It would be tedious to recite the string of fictions which the Moscovite General gave to the world, and which is now shown to be a fabrication. The Russian assumption that the left bank of the Kushk was properly theirs is declared to be untenable. It had from the first been held by Afghans, and was never in the occupation of the Czar's forces. The whole story of the slaughter at Penj-deh ihows that the Russian Commander has been guilty of a shameless breach of faith, and nothing short of bis recall, and a surrender of the spoil so iishonourably won, will satisfy the British nation. r, The whole aspect is exceedingly grave, and the fact that Mr Gladstone has asked the House of Commons for eleven millions of money is sufficient to mark the gravity of the situation. It is a strange caprice of destiny that the Premier, after all his promises of economy and peace, should come before the House of Commons with such a demand for the purposes of war. The nation, however, will think not of the person who asks for the vote, but of the emergency which makes it necessary; and, being satisfied of the need, will sanction it ungrudgingly. Of the eleven millions asked for, four and a half are to be devoted to military objects in the Soudan; and the balance of six and a half millions is required for special preparations wholly distinct from the operations in which our troops are at present engaged. The performance at Messrs. Pooles' Diorama' now exhibiting at the Royal Assembly Rooms' will, to-morrow evening, be under the patronage of the Mayor, W. H. Richards, Esq. The Tenby Musical Society announce their second concert for the season to take place in the Royal Assembly Rooms on Thursday, the 30th inst. Coicen's "Rose Maiden," a work of con- siderable merit, will form the first part of the concert, the respective parts in which will be taken by Miss Annie James, who has been specially engaged for the soprano part, Mrs Leslie, Mr P. G. Harris, Mr J. R. Rowlands, and Dr. Knowling. The Pembroke Dock Orchestral Society, assisted by members of the Royal Munster Fusilier Band, will form the orchestra, and the entertainment promises to be very successful. During the evening the war song written by Mr R. J. H. Parkinson, and set to music by Mr W. Terence Jenkins, will be sung by Mr J. B. Rowlands. Plan of room can be seen at Mason's Library, where seats may be booked. There will be no alteration in the train service on the Pembroke and Tenby Railway during the ensuing month, except that the Sunday train will commence running the first Sunday in the month

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION. The usual monthly meeting of the Tenby Con- servative Association was held at eight o'clock on Monday evening at the Association Rooms in High Street. In honour of Primrose Day, the rooms had been tastefully decorated with primroses. There was a very large attendance of members to hear an address from the Rector on the late Lord Beaconsfield. The chair was filled by the Presi- dent of the Association, Mr W. H. Richards, and there were present:—The Rector (Rev. Geo. Hunt- ington), Mr R. T. K. Levett, Rosemount; Captain Brook, Chairman of the United Boroughs Conser- vative Association; Mr Robert Lock, Hon. Sec. to the Association Dr Reid, Mr Thomas Stokes, Mr R. J. H. Parkinson, Mr J. K. Buckley, Rev. J. H. A. Griniths, General Graves, &c., &c. The Chairman, in opening the meeting, reverted to the death of their great chief, whose memory they were met to honour, and contrasted the state of the country at the present moment with what it was before Mr Gladstone came into office in 1880, concluding by calling upon the Rector to deliver his promised address in memory of the late Lord Beaconsfield. (Applause.) The Rector, who was received with hearty ap- plause, said the subject he had undertaken to speak about was one to which he found he could do scant justice. The character and life of Lord Beaconsfield was so remarkable, and the work he achieved so wonderful, that he could not hope to convey to his hearers in one short address, any- thing like a fair description of his life. It was a popular belief that Lord Beaconsfield sprang from humble origin-not that that would be a disgrace- but it was often asserted to be so yet it was an entire fallacy. His ancestors were settled in Spain more than three centuries ago, from whence they were driven by the action of the Inquisition into Italy. In the last century Isaac Disraeli, the father of the late Lord Beaconsfield, came to England, and occupied himself in literature, one of his works, The Curiosities of Literature, being a remarkable book. His son, who afterwards be- came the foremost statesman of the day, in early life was articled to a solicitor,, but that being found unsuitable to his mind, he cast office work aside and took up literature, which he pursued with great success up to a late period of his life. He entered Parliament at an early age, and soon made for himself a position. In 1874 the Conservative party were placed in power by a considerable majority, and Mr Disraeli found himself Premier of England. His foreign policy was most suc- cessful, and he raised the position of England in the estimation of the world to a height it had not known for years. The speaker then dwelt at con- siderable length upon the questions of the day, and concluded by paying a high tribute to the genius and ability of the great statesman. Mr R. J. H. Parkinson, in proposing a vote of thanks to the Rector, contrasted the policy of the present Government with that of Lord Beacons- field's, and pointed out that ever since the Liberals came into power, in 1880, they had been, more or less, at war so that taxation had been increased, trade ruined, and the financial condition of the country reduced in an alarming manner. Instead of England being looked up to by the nations of the world, as she was under Lord Beaconsfield's rule, she was looked down upon and despised. He urged upon the members to lay to heart what had been stated by the Rector, and bear them in mind at the election. (Applause.) Mr Levett seconded the vote of thanks, pointing out that such was the state of the money market consequent upon the policy of the Government, that immediately upon the rumour of a war with Russia, stocks fell and a panic ensued, not only in England, but all over the Continent. The vote was carried amidst applause, and a similar compliment having been paid to the Chair- man, the meeting separated.

PRIMROSE LEAGUE.—The annual meeting of the Tenby Habitation of the Primrose League, in com- memoration of the death of Earl Beaconsfield, was held on Monday evening at seven p.m., at the premises of the Conservative Association in High Street. There was a large attendance, and several new members were admitted. The room was beau- tifully decorated with primroses, the artistic manner in which they were arranged having a very pretty effect.

PROPOSED WINTER GARDENS. A meeting of the Committee of the above was held at the offices of the solicitor to the Company, Mr C. W. R. Stokes, on Wednesday afternoon, when a number of gentlemen attended. The meeting was called for the purpose of con- sidering the advisability of proceeding with the whole scheme as originally proposed, at an esti- mated cost of £15,000, or whether it should be divided, and a portion of the sea wall and baths be first erected, at an estimated cost of JE4000. It was believed that no difficulty would be ex- perienced in floating a company to carry through the latter part, and it was urged that no time should be lost in putting the scheme before the public. Mr C. W. R. Stokes reminded the Committee that before the public could be invited to take shares, several preliminaries must be got through. The consent of the Tenby Corporation, and Board of Trade, must be obtained, and other necessary matters settled, all of which would require time to arrange. In order to facilitate this. It was proposed by Mr F. B. Mason,-That a memorial be signed by the Committee, and laid before the next meeting of the Tenby Corporation, asking their approval of the designs of the Winter Gardens and Sea Baths on the North Shore, as prepared by Messrs. Whitmore and Reeves, and to grant to a company (when formed) the freehold of the present walk on the top of the sea wall, with rights of way to and from the same such company to be at liberty to carry out a part of the scheme by building a portion of the proposed new sea wall and erecting swimming baths thereon. This was seconded by Mr J. B. Hughes, and agreed to.

PEMBROKESHIRE BRANCH OF NATIONAL AID SOCIETY. PRESIDENT-THE LADY KENSINGTON. The local secretary for Tenby has received the following donations towards the fund for pur- chasing materials during the last weekMrs Charles Mathias, Penally, £1 Is. Mrs Sparrow, jEl Miss Ball, 5s. Several shirts have also been kindly applied for, and the local secretary begs to say that she has more cut out which she is most anxious to have made up, and will gladly supply to anyone who will apply to her for them. Thin flannel hospital jackets, nightingales, and pillow- cases are also required for all particulars apply to Miss Milman, 9, Croft. Twenty-two shirts were sent up from Tenby to Princess Edward of Saxe-Weimar on 18th April as a first instalment, a dozen having been made from 48 yards of flannel kindly sent as a donation to the local secretary for Tenby by G. Tyler, Esq., Maesllyn Woollen Mills, Llandyssil. Narberth has joined the Pembrokeshire Branch, Mrs Lake undertaking the duties of local secretary.

TENBY DOG SHOW. A meeting of the Dog Show Committee was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, the 22nd, called for the purpose of considering the state of the finances. It was shown that the committee was in debt about JE30, and it was decided to give a mis- cellaneous entertainment on Monday, May 4th, Mr Wade kindly undertaking to find the talent. The hope was also expressed that the public would assist in clearing off the debt. Those gentlemen who promised to subscribe, and have not yet paid their subscriptions, will oblige by paying the same to the Hon. Secretary, Mr Farley. g

TENBY VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. The annual meeting of the members of the Tenby Volunteer Fire Brigade was held at the Town Hall yesterday evening. There was a large atten- dance of members. Mr T. Hugh Thomas, captain of the Brigade, was unanimously voted to the chair, and in a short speech stated the object for which they had been called together, concluding by giving a short ac- count of the work performed by the Brigade during the year. The Hon. Treasurer, Mr A. T. Lewis, produced a statement of accounts, from which it appeared that a balance of zC20 16s. remained to their credit at the London and Provincial Bank. This was considered satisfactory. The old officers were all unanimously re-elected viz. Mr T. Hugh Thomas, captain Mr J. B. Hughes, first lieutenant; Mr A. T. Lewis, second lieutenant. Hie superintendents were all re- elected, The Chairman stated that during the year the Brigade had been instrumental in suppressing two fires, one of which, at the Ordnance Survey-Offices at Belgrave House, was most serious. He had re- ceived a letter from the Board of Works, thanking the Brigade for their promptness'in suppressing the fire, and stating that they had been instrumental in saving property worth f3000. Enclosed was a cheque for £ 3 towards the Brigade funds. One vacancy had occurred during the year, and that would be filled in the usual way at the proper time. It was then decided that the annual dinner be held on Wednesday, the 29th inst., and the annual outing on Wednesday, the 6th proximo. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Pulling for his presentation of a torch, which the Brigade had used at their last practise, and found to work well. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting.

W. BELT, Furnishing and General Ironmonger, of Frog Street, Tenby, begs to inform intending purchasers, that he is determined to clear out a large quantity of surplus stock cc listing of full sized iron bedsteads from 9s 6d; joal vases from Gs; petroleum lamps from Is 6d; s-^ver light oil stoves' with double burners from 12s (id; coal stoves best make, 8s; a large assortment of door mats,'hair, bass brooms, and carpet brushes, all at very low prices. Best crystal and diamond oil Is 6d per gall., royal daylight petroleum without smoke or smell, Is. per gall. delivered in any quantity. GEORGE CHILES is now supplying Messrs. All- sopp's and Bass's Ales, and Guinness's Extra Stout in firkins and kilds. also their celebrated Ales and Stout in bottle, in prime condition. Allsopp's Light Dinner Ales 3s. per 'doz. Sole agent for Wilson's Bann Irish Whisky and John Begg's Royal Lochnagar Scotch ditto. George Roe and John Jamieson's Whiskies. Champagnes of all the leading brands; Clarets, Sauternes, Chablis, Liqueurs, Sherries. Porta, Madeiras. Messrs. Hen- nessey and Martell's old bonded Brandies.