The Tenby Observer Weekly List of Visitors and Directory

CONGREGATIONAL BAND OF HOPE. The Congregational Band of Hope held a meeting on Tuesday evening, Mr H. Goward, presiding, when the programme given below was rendered by the members. During the short time this society has b.een established 114 have joined, and the mem- bership is steadily increasing,- 36th Hymn, Choir recitation, "Child's talent," James Morgan; recitation, "One glass more," Eleanor Hall; 23rd Hymil, Choir; recitation, "How happy shall we be," Maggie Davies duet and chorus, Gussie Morgan and B. Coucher recita- tion, "A water drinker's experience," Edgar Phillips solo and chorus, Cyril Davies recitation, u Johnny Mcgree," Bessie Coucher first part, Florence Morgan second part.; 85th Hymn, Choir recitation, "The two glasses," Alice John; 31st Hymn, Choir; recitation, "Keeping his word," Annie Lloyd solo and chorus, Florence Morgan •dialogue, The Sunday-school lesson," Sarah Jane Howells and Florence Phillips; 92ud Hymn, Choir; dialogue, "A moderate drinker's protest," Walter and Cyril Davies 69th Hymn, Choir address, Mr W. Evans; recitation, "Only a woman drunk," Georgina Griffiths; recitation, "Which shall it be," Florence Phillips solo, Lance-Corporal Green; recitation, A mother's example," Gussie Morgan recitation, "The, rescued boy," Mabel Francis; 115th Hymn, Choir; recitation, "The giant-killer," Willie Lloyd; 34th Hymn, Choir; recitation, "Restored," Jane Howells; rccitation, "Do the right," Brittania John 58th Hymn, Choir.

TENBY COTTAGE HOSPITAL.-Number of beds, 7 patients discharged during past week, 0; patients admitted during past week, 3; total number in hospital, 5.-April 21, 1885. TENBY COTTAGE HOSPITAL.-The Hon. Secretary and Treasurer has to acknowledge, with thanks, the following contributions:—Mrs VM ills, (quarterly .subscription) 5s.—Heywood, April 21, 1885.

MARRIAGE OF MISS WTNTLK On Tuesday, the 10th instant, a large party of friends assembled in the church of Mozuffer- pore to witness the marriage of Miss Wiutle, niece of the popular Judge, with Mr. H. W. Apperley. A hymn, The voice that breathed o'er Eden," was sung as the bride advanced up the aisle of the church, and another at the conclusion of the ceremony, which was impressingly performed by the Rev. J. Richardson. The bride wore a dress of rich, cream satin, the front arranged with lace flounces, the back as a long train, the bodice of the dress trimmed with lace to correspond. On her head she wore a wreath of orange blossoms, surmounted by a plain tulle veil fastened with pearl pins; and she carried a lovely bouquet of bridal flowers. The three bridesmaids, Miss Stern- dale, Miss Urquhart, and Miss Violet Bell wore grey nun's cloth dresses with Swiss bands, collars, and cuffs of ruby-coloured plush; pretty hats to match completed these effective costumes, they also carried lovely bouquets composed of Marechal Niel roses and maidenhair fern, and each wore a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. Master Bertie Collingridge acted as page, in ruby satin trimmed with lace, and white satin hat. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to Mr Brett's, where, in a magnificant shamiana, the traditional cake and wine were dispensed, and where, also, on a table were displayed a great many of the handsome presents received by the bride and bridegroom. Later on, amidst congratu- lations and showers of rice, Mr and Mrs Apperley took their departure for Champarun, followed by the hearty good wishes and God speed of their numerous friends. Several photographic groups of the wedding guests were taken by Mr H. Manners. -Calcntta Paper.

FUNERAL OF THE REV. SIMON EVANS, OF HEBRON. On Tuesday last the interment of this well known and devoted minister took place in Hebron burying ground. The funeral was thought to be the largest ever known in that district. The deceased minister was well known and uniyersally esteemed. About seventy Independent Ministers came together and J a congregation of at least one thousand, all the clergy of the neighbouring parishes, and many ministers of other denominations were present, Mr W. H. Powell, of Maesgwynne, and representatives of other families in the neighbourhood, joined in the procession and at the services. Before leaving the residence of the deceased, the Rev. R. Morgan of St. Clear's, conducted a short service in the open air. The Rev. Doctors Morris, of Brecon, Thomas of Liverpool, and Rees of Swansea, officiated in the chapel, and the addresses at the grave were delivered by the Rev. John Lewis of Tenby, and the Rev. J. Foulkes of Aber- avon. Ample provisions were made for all in the school-room. Revs. Messrs. Owen, of Glandur; Griffiths, of St. Florehce; Jones, of Birkenhead, and others assisted at the services.

STRENGTH OF THE BRITISH ARMY. We have received a Blue Book, issued on Mon- day, containing statistics respecting the strength and condition of the British Army during 1884. From the tables given it appears that the effective strength of the regular army was 181,227 on January 1 last year, and 188,216 on December 1, making the average strength for the year 183,014. The Army Reserve numbered 39,286 in Class I., and 7,738 in Class II. on January 1 of the present year. The strength of the Militia and Yeomanry on the dates of inspection in 1884 was 113,787 and 11,488 respectively whilst the Volunteer force on November 1, 1884, stood at 215,015. Of the regular army, the average strength of the force at home during 1884 was 89,994, the number abroad 93,010. The proportion of the several branches of the ser- vice was as follows :-Cavalry, 16,908; Royal Artillery, 31,727 Royal Engineers, 5,573 Infantry, &c., 128,796. The army in Egypt on January 1, 1885, was 15,269 strong in the Colonies (including drafts on passage out), 26,013; and in the East Indies (including drafts on passage out), 57,928 the gene- ral total at home and abroad on that date being 188,657. The total effective strength on January 1, 1875, was 186,432; and on January 1, 1885, 213,968. A similar comparison of the strength of the Volun- teers gives the following result :-1884, 208,365 efficients out of a total enrolment of 215,015 1874, 161,100 out of 175,387; and 1864, 123,707 out of 170,544.

MR. WALLACE BLAKE.—We are pleased to see that Mr Walter Granville (Mr Wallace Blake), who will be remembered by many in Tenby, has just returned from America, having completed a most successful engagement with Madame Ristori's Com- pany. We understand that Mr Blake has adopts the stage as a profession. COLD INN BAPTIST BAND OF HOPE.-This cause, commenced in September last, and which is now in a flourishing state held its monthly meeting on .Monday evening last. The pastor, Rev. J. Jenkins, as usual occupied the chair, and after a short intro- ductory speech-two short addresses by other friends-a. couple of duets and short readings, called upon Mr W. Evans, of Tenby, who delivered a lengthy and impressive speech which was listened to with the greatest attention. At the close of the meeting several took the pledge and donned the' Blue Ribbon. No MORE PAPER PATTERNS.—The Crown Tailor Cut Dress Lining Co., Limited, 98, Regent Street, London, are sending forth specimens of a novelty which must ere long become a boon to ladies. It is a ready-cut bodice and sleeve lining which totally abolishes paper patterns, and makes the art of dressmaking a lesson easy to learn. By merely stating the measurement around the bust, under the arms, a lady can obtain a graceful fitting and fashionable pattern and lining combined, and for the simple cost of ordinary lining. One great recommendation the lining possesses-it abolishes models and wearisome lessons in the art of dress- making. <■+ The marriage of the Princess Beatrice'to Prince Henry of Battenberg will take place either on the 22nd or 23rd July at Whippingham Church. The Archbishop of Canterbury, will perform the ceremony, and the daughters of the Prince of Wales and their cousins will act as bridesmaids. The number of invations will be limited; but special trains will run to London for the con- venience of the guests. The Duke of Bedford. has lent the Queen Norrey's Castle, and the Princess and her husband will pass their honey-moon at Quor Abbey,

LOCAL AND OTHER NOTES. I It gives me pleasure to make the announcement that the Pembroke and Tenby Railway Company are making a serious and praiseworthy effort to improve the train service on our local line. That it is much needed everybody will admit; and there- fore it is all the more necessary that the public should know that an improvement will shortly take place Two new powerful engines have been purchased, and when these are on the road it is expected the distance from Whitland to Tenby, and from Tenby to Pembroke-Dock, will be covered in much less time than is now taken over the journey. The good sense of the Directors is also shown in another way. Nearly all the third- class carriages have been renovated, and the com- fort of the passengers seen to by having the seats cushioned. Under the old system a ride of ten miles was something to be remembered. I wish some pressure could be brought to bear upon the Great Western Company so that an improvement could be made in the Station ar- rangements at Whitland. At present there is little, if any, shelter for passengers journeying to Tenby during the time they are compelled to wait for the train to take them on. This Station has been described, and justly, the most objectionable of any on the Great Western system. I hear it talked about, that the Company have under consideration the rebuilding of the Station at a cost of some- thing like £ 10,000. When they intend doing so is not stated; but in the meantime it would be well if some temporary waiting-rooms were put up. The cost need not be large, and the convenience would be very great. A much-needed improvement is about to be carried out at Penally, with the object of im- proving the well-known rifle butts opposite the village. Mr Philipps, of Picton Castle, the owner of the property, is about to construct a culvert, commencing at the boggy ground in front of the Railway Station, running through the sand-hills, and so out to the beach near Giltar Point. Nearly all the preliminaries have been settled. The line of culvert has been marked out, and in a short time tenders will be invited for the work. I hope it will fall to the lot of some of our local contractors, as at the present moment a large number of men are out of employment. When completed, the culvert will help to keep ouf marshes from being flooded. It is a relief to find that the Excise are at length waking up, and taking proceedings against those who like to enjoy the luxury of keeping dogs but object to pay for their fancy. The fines inflicted upon two of these offenders in the Police Court last week, will possibly have a wholesome effect upon such law breakers, and make them a little more cautious in the future. It is pretty certain there must be many more such offenders about, and a few prosecutions will do a great deal towards clearing our streets of curs of high and low degree of the canine species-just now pests to everybody. The neighbourhood of the Five Arches has long been a haunt for such brutes, and their extirpation would be a relief to many whose business takes them frequently into this neighbourhood. The determination arrived at by tha Town Council at their last meeting, to supersede the existing crazy old engine at the Folly by pur- chasing a new one, will be received with general approval by the town, although it will entail an expenditure of about £250. The Mayor rightly interpreted the situation when he asserted that to look at the existing engine when working was sufficient to convince anyone it was not safe to go on another year in the happy-go-lucky manner they had been going. In this view the Mayor will be supported. It is all-necessary that a sufficient water supply shall be forthcoming for the town, and this can be obtained by fixing a suitable engine and pump in the Folly at the spot where the existing engine stands. However much some members of the Council might like to shirk the question of street watering, it is a matter that must be considered, and in the end met. For this reason it is difficult to under- stand why the matter was again put off at the last meeting of the Corporation; and it is certainly not encouraging for members of committees who have spent much time, and gone to a considerable amount of trouble to arrive at correct conclusions, to find that on the presentation of their report a member coolly rises in his place and moves that it be not entertained. Yet this is what occurred at the last meeting. The old system of backing the cart into the Gas-works^ pond, or into the sea, is no longer feasible. Pumping must be resorted to, and the sooner the fact is recognised the better will it be for the town, and cheaper in the end for the ratepayers. The war telegrams in the Cardiff papers of this morning give every indication that a war with Russia is inevitable. Should this, unhappily, occur, I hear persons ask what would be the effect of it upon our town. Some assert that it would make our already too short season shorter; others, that it would give an impetus to trade throughout the country, and in that we should share. Be that as it may, I am of opinion that the unsur- passed beauties of Tenby would not go unappre- ciated by those who have hitherto been amongst our supporters, and that many others-as yet strangers to the great natural advantages of Tenby as a health resort-would -find a home amongst us. The beautiful weather of the last week or two has already brought us several families, and if it continue, many others will soon be here, so that the lodging-house keepers need hardly despair over the coming season. The prospects of war are, I hear, eagerly can- vassed on the harbour side, a large number of our fishermen being in the Royal Naval Reserve, and iii case vI" Liu_-U:iUos breaking out, liiuir services would of course be required. If the necessity arises, Tenby men will form as fine a contingent as any to be found round the coast, and there is no fear of a repetition of what occurred in 1855. One fine morning, so the story goes, a gun-boat came into the roadstead to take on board an officer. The report was spread that the crew were about to land for the purpose of pressing men into the Queen's service, and a general stampede oc- curred amongst the fishermen. They viewed the gun-boat from afar-the fields above the Ceme- tery-and did not return until she was well out to sea: There is no chance of another such flight." TATTLER.

THE THREATENED WAR WITH RUSSIA. RUSSIAN DUPLICITY. [STANDARD TELEGRAM.] More than a fortnight has now passed since the Russians attacked the Afghans at Pul-i-Khishti and drove them in headlong rout from their strong- holds at the confluence of the Murghab and the Khushk Rivers. Sir Peter Lumsden and the members of the English Mission have, I need hardly say, spent the interval in collecting and thoroughly sifting all the evidence obtainable as to the cause of the collision, and the result of their investigations is to prove beyond all shadow of a doubt that the attack made by General Koinaroffs troops on the Afghan position was wholly and absolutely unprovoked. On the day preceding the battle Captain Yate, the member of the Mission who was left at Penj- deh to see that the arrangement of the 17th March was not infringed by the Ameer's officials, had an interview with the Russian officers. He laid before them the facts which established the right of the Afghans to maintain troops on the west side of the Kushk River, and did his best to bring home to their minds the bearing of these facts on the Agreement between the two Governments. The Afghans, he insisted, had held the positions in question on and since the 17th of March—the day after which, according to the accepted inter- pretation of the Agreement, no advance was to be made by either side. This clear allegation of right was met on the part of the Muscovite General by a series of complaints as to the demeanour of the Ameer's troops, and the preparations going on within their lines. The fact that the Afghan military Commander was" col- lecting or massing his troops on the western—that is, according to the Russian way of looking at the matter, the Russian side of the streélm-vvas dwelt on as indicating in Russian eyes "an aggressive intention." This general complaint was eked out with some special grievances. Some of the Tekke Turcoman troopers, who have been employed at Pul-i-Khishti in the Russian service, were, it was protested, "detained" by the Afghans. Then there was a further accusation that the latter had been "reconnoitring." Finally, the Russian case was crowned with a sweeping oharge of "arrogance" against the defenders of Ak-tepe and Penj-deh. The simple facts were that the Russian General had himself pushed forward three thousand of his men to a commanding position face to face with the Afghans. As a matter of elementary precaution, the Afghans, of course, proceeded to strengthen their weak outposts. This circumstance also figured in the charge of menacing and arrogant movements brought against the unlucky garrison. The long and short of the matter in that the Russians believed that it was indispensable to deal a telling blow at the Afghans, if the Muscovite prestige, waning of late in the Turcoman country, was to be effectually restored, and as there was no justification for breaking the truce, a pretext had to be invented. The attitude of our allies was, in fact, studiously moderate. There is absolutely no colour for the pretence that their movements were irritating, much less aggressive. As an instance of their conciliatory demeanour; I may mention that before the fight they allowed the Russians to inspect their arrangements at Pul-i-Khishti. General KomarofFs troops are reported to have withdrawn from Penj-deh to their original positions when the pursuit of the defeated enemy was, as far as they were concerned, over. The withdrawal, however, was a mere ruse. They sacrificed nothing by temporarily refraining from the formal seizure of a place which lay at any time within their grasp, and it was calculated that the superficial show of "moderation" might tend to allay the resentment certain to ensue when the truth of the Penj-deh outrage came to be known in England and in India. Already the effects of the Afghan defeat are pain- fully obvious to us all.

"PDOLES' DIORAMA.-The Proprietors of this well-known entertainment have entered upon a brief seasoa^at the Royal Assembly Rooms, where they impart much solid information in a highly popular and attractive form. Many of the pictures may fairly claim to be ranked as works of art, so admirable are they in colour and finish. The scenic effects, moreover, with which they are accompanied show to what a high degree of perfection these ex- hibitions have gradually been brought. Certainly nothing could well be more realistic than the repre- sentation of the bombardment of Alexandria, or the scene of the review before the Queen, in which the troops march on between the Royal party and the spectators. The entertainment, which is ac- companied by some unusually clever musical and other performances, appears to find much favour." To-morrow evening the proprietor has secured the patronage of the Mayor, and on that occasion no doubt there will be a large atten- dance. At Jedburgh Circuit Court yesterday, before Lord Muir, Thomas Henderson, recently teller in the Bank of Scotland, at Coldstream, pleaded guilty to a charge of embezzling £ 950, and was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS MARRIED. On April 12th, at the Church of St. Thomas-in- the-Moors, Birmingham, by the Rev. W. C. Thomas, Vicar, Mr Thomas J. Thomas, of Tenby, to Miss Fanny Whitlock, Birmingham. DIED. On April 21st, at The Green, Tenby, Leah, daughter of Joseph Roberts, aged 16 years. Funeral will leave the house at 4 o'clock on Friday. On the 19th inst., at Clareston Road,.Ten: .Mr Morris Ormond, aged 74 years.