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TENBY PROMENADE BAND CONCERT.
TENBY PROMENADE BAND CONCERT. A Vocal and Instrumental Concert was given by the above Band, assisted by several local gentlemen, in the Royal Assembly Rooms on Friday evening last, to a very select and numerous audience. Mr J. Medley, the bandmaster, had provided a varied and well selection repertoire for the occasion. The open. ing piece was a grand march "Victoria Regina" by the Band, which was rendered in their usual .enective manner. Mr L. E. Bolt, followed with a song "Father O'Flynn". Mr R. Holland (a member of the Band), was next with a flute solo Killarney," with variations, which was the gem of the evening, that gentleman receiving a well merited encore. The Band then gave a well rendered selection from Sullivan's latest opera 41 The Yeomen of the Guard," and Mr Gamble followed with a song "The Vicar of Bray." A cornet duet by Messrs Shaw, and a nautical selec. tion entitled A Voyage in a Troopship," by the Band, brought the first part of the programme to a close. For the opening of the second part the Band gave Bouillon's overture Les Deux Magots," in fine style. Mr Thompson a local comic, followed with "Gilhooly's Supper Party" which was encored. After a very pretty and tuneful waltz by the Band entitled "Le Rivage," Mr Wade sang The Last Milestone," which, considering that gentleman was suffering from a severe hoarseness, was fairly rendered. The "Mikado" selection by the Band, a capital humerous song by Mr Bolt called "He did and he did'nt know why," and "LaGitana" waltz, by the Band, brought a very successful ,concert to a close. A word of praise is due to Miss Bradstreet for the efficient manner in which she presided at the piano.
TENBY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN…
TENBY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. On Tuesday afternoon the new wing to the old premises of the Tenby Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association was opened by Mr Herbert J. Allen, late H.M. Consul at Newchwang in China, in the presence of several ladies and gentlemen. The additions now made were much needed, as the old rooms, in which meetings and classes were held were small and inconvenient, and in many respects unsuitable for the work the committee are doing in the way of inducing young men to spend their evenings in a rational and sociable manner, instead of in the streets or public houses. Now they are in possession of additional premises, with large and airy rooms, and comfortable surroundings, they hope to extend their influence and bring in many who have hitherto stood aloof. The new wing consists of two large rooms attached to the main building in St. Mary's Street, but with a separate and pretty entrance from Lower Frog Street. The room on the ground floor is 44 feet long by 16 feet wide; above it is a room 28 feet long by 16 feet wide, divided in the centre by folding doors. One of these rooms will be used as a library and reading-room, the other as a recreation and smoking-room. Amongst those present we noticed, besides Mr H. J. AlIen,-The Mayor (Mr N. A. Roch), Mr E. Watson (Chairman of the Committee), Dr Gwynne, Tenby; Rev. J. Lewis, Penally; Revs. T. Evans and B. Lewis, Tenby Mr Hugh Bevan, Mr J. R. Rowlands, Mr Beamish Hamilton, Mr R. Souttar, Oxford Captain St. Clair Ford, Cheltenham Mr Peerless (Hon. Secretary), Mr W. Davies (Hon. Treasurer), Mr Alderman Rogers, &c., &c. several ladies, including Mrs Watson, Miss Watson, Miss Evans (St. Mary's House), Miss R. Chater, Miss Smith, Mrs Peerless, &c., &c. The proceedings having been opened with a hymn, the Rev. B. Lewis engaged in prayer. Mr H. J. Allen said it gave him great pleasure to be present on the occasion. He had only just re- turned from taking part in the wedding of a near friend, which had been a very happy event, yet he thought the circumstances that had brought them together would be no less happy. (Hear, hear.) The great good that had been achieved by Young Men's Christian Associations throughout England was acknowledged by all thoughtful persons. They were first started about forty-five years ago. The Tenby branch was founded in 1885, principally through the exertions of Mr George Williams and the late Mr Samuel Morley, and it had gone on with varying success ever since. Personally, through his long absence in the East, about 26 years, he was out of touch with. the various in- stitutions in the place, and he could not help thinking that his position as chairman of the meeting that day was in some measure due to the recollection the Tenby people had of. his father, who did so much to support the charitable institu- tions of the town. (Hear, hear.) It however gave him very great pleasure to be present, and to assist in the ceremony. He would now declare the rooms open, and hoped they would soon be filled with young men, in whose behalf they were erected. (Applause.) Rev. John Lewis said,—It is a pleasure to us all, especially to the residents of Tenby, to have Mr Allen to preside over this meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association, partly because of the high esteem in which the memory of his lamented and excellent father is held among us. Mr Charles Allen was always ready to do a service to any movement that was worthy of support. A friend said to me some months ago that our late Savings Bank (and I regret in some measure that I am obliged to use the word late) was almost the only benevolent institution in Tenby that had proved a real success. No doubt it was a real success and a great good to multitudes of the industrial classes in our town and neighbourhbod and there are not a few who are sorry at this very moment that we came to the decision to wind it up. But the Cot- tage Hospital also has been a real success, and I need not tell you what a boon it has been to many suffering patients, and at a small cost.^ You also know how closely related to the hospital is the name of our late friend. Other names here suggest themselves to us. We cannot help referring also to the Charity Organization Society, which has done in the past, and is still doing, a good work under the guidance chiefly of Mr Watson, the president of this society. And there is the Coffee Tavern, although now conducted on different lines from what was originally intended, is still a power for good in our town. The original object is attained— it is a success, and no one will be more glad to hear this than a friend who is present to-day, and whose earnest advocacy of it prompted us to the under- taking. I refer to Captain St. Clair Ford. And again there are branches of the great Temperance Reformation Societies in our town which have at- tained a measure of success. The ministers and churches of Tenby have their own successes, some more and some less, for which we are thankful. It is to be presumed that they are all the friends of this society for, in so far as this prove a success, it will be an auxiliary to all their works of faith and labours of love. It was my lot, with some others here, to have been at the birth of this society some ten years ago. To keep it a-going many friends from time to time lent a willing hand. No one was more ready than our old friend Colonel Hutchinson, who in his new home is still concerned in the same work. We have been more than once on the verge of extinction, but we still exist, and we want old friends who were once with us to come back to their first love, for we have confidence in this society, and in the wisdom and stedfastness of our present officials-Messrs. Watson, Davies and Peer- less. My own conviction is that this is a good work, and that it must prosper. For our present facili- ties to carry it on we are greatly indebted to the late Mr Samuel Morley; to Mr George Williams, the founder of the Parent Society, and its presi- dent to Mr Forbes, formerly of Penally; and to Mr Cory of Cardiff. Like the Bible and Tract So- cieties, and some others, it is really unsectarian. No jars are to be expected among us on that ac- count, and should at,y attempt be made to interfere with one of our fundamental principles it must be put down with a strong hand. It unites us as Christians of different churches-the lesson of unity on common Christian grounds, and its spirit we learn from the plain lessons of the Great Teacher Himself. Nor is nature silent:— Free, yet in chains, the mountains stand, The valleys linked run through the land; In fellowship the forests thrive, And streams from streams their strength derive; The cattle graze in flocks and herds, In choirs and concerts sing the birds; Insects by millions ply the wing, And flowers in peaceful armies spring: All nature is society; All nature's voice is harmony; All colours blend to form pure light- Why then should Christians not unite ? We are resolved as we grow in years to cultivate this catholic spirit, and this society will be some little help to us in that direction. We wish it great prosperity. (Applause.) Mr N. A. Roch said he was pleased to be present on this occasion and assist at the opening of these new rooms. It had been said, that if the formation of a Christian character was to be easily laid, it must be done in youth the difficulties of so doing was increased a thousand fold when it was left later in life. And he believed it to be true. In this particular institution he understood that no peculiar religious teachings were advocated, or politics al- lowed to be introduced. It was solely for the pur- pose of conversion-not proselytism. That spirit would have commended the association to the late Mr Allen if he had been still with them. Mr Allen was as far as possible for conversion, and as little as possible for proselytizing. Mr Roch then alluded to what Mr Lewis had said in reference to the Savings Bank, and remarked that he too regretted it had closed its doors. One institution with which the late Mr Allen was closely identified was the Penny Bank. (Hear, hear.) He was the ab- solute founder of that, and every Saturday night, for an hour, until he was overtaken by illness, Mr Allen was in his place. The Penny Bank was still in existence, and for a short time every Saturday evening was the busiest place in the town. (Hear, hear.) He (the speaker) was sure if Me Allen had been still alive he would have accorded his sym- pathy and support to the Tenby Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association. (Applause.) Mr R. Souttar of Oxford followed, in which he urged that the Branch to be as successful in Tenby as elsewhere, must be aggressive. There was plenty of purely evangelistic work to do amongst the sailors and soldiers of Tenby. (Hear, hear.) Captain St. Clair Ford of Cheltenham, spoke of the pleasure it gave him of being able to take part in the opening, and bore testimony to the excellent work started amongst the fishermen of Tenby by Miss Forde, formerly a resident here. That work was still going on. The Young Men's Christian Associations had done an immense good in the country, and he hoped the Tenby Branch, now they had good premises, would be able to justify their existence by increased activity and useful- ness. (Applause.) The Rev. Thomas Evans spoke in earnest terms of the necessity for the formation of a Christian character in youth, and the opportunities afforded by Young Men's Christian Associations of being feeders for all Christian churches. To be successful however in the latter direction, there must be no deviation by the committees of management from the straight line. There must be no leaning in one direction in favour of this or that particular church. The teaching inculcated must be entirely unsec- tarian—undenominational; and their work princi- pally confined to bringing in the young men from the streets, the public-houses, and places worse than public-houses that existed in all large towns, and often in small towns too. If the committee of the Tenby Branch confined themselves to this rule, then he believed the institution would prove as great a blessing in Tenby as it had elsewhere. (Applause.) Mr Watson thanked the ladies and gentlemen for their attendance, and also the committee for the assistance they had afforded him; more par- ticularly to Mr Peerless the hon. sec., and Mr W. Davies, the Treasurer. He would be extremely glad if some friends would render them help towards getting blinds for the windows, chairs and tables for the rooms, a covering for the floor and a boiler for tea parties. At present they had none of these, for the chairs on which they were sitting were borrowed from Mr J. A. Jenkins. He would call on Mr W. Davies to give them a brief financial statement. Mr W. Davies said that their present position showed they were indebted to the Bank in the sum of JE404 but they had buildings and furniture representing a value of £ 764; the subscriptions up to the present time reached £360. But they wanted money to purchase furniture. Captain St. Clair Ford kindly gave them a new clock, for which they were very thankful. (Hear, hear.) Mr Hugh Bevan proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, which was seconded by the Rev. John Lewis and carried. The chairman made a suitable response, and during the singing of a hymn a collection was made which amounted to £ 21. At the Gospel meeting in the evening addresses were delivered by Mr Souttar and Mr Hugh Bevan. There was a large attendance, and a sum of £ 2 was collected. The architect of the new building was Mr James Rogers of Tenby, and the contract was entrusted to Messrs. John and William Davies of our town. The work has been well and efficiently carried out o the satisfaction of the committee.
ITENBY TOWN COUNCIL.
TENBY TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Town Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, the 29th August. Present:—The Mayor (N. A. Roch, Esq.); Aldermen Rogers, Richards, and Venning; Coun- cillors J. Griffiths, J. A. Jenkins, D. A. Reid, W. Williams, B. G. Gifford, George Richards, J. K. Buckley, J. B. Hughes, and J. Leach Mr C. W. R. Stokes, Town Clerk; Mr A. T. Lewis, Borough Accountant. THE MINUTES. The minutes of the last meeting having been read, were confirmed. MONEY ORDERS. Several bills that had been before the Finance Committee for consideration were ordered to be paid. A HOUSE IN SOUTH PARADE. The Town Clerk said the conveyance of the house in South Parade, from Mr Abraham Thomas, was ready for the seal. It was proposed by Mr J. A. Jenkins, and seconded by Mr W. Williams, that the seal of the Urban Sanitary Authority be affixed thereto, and and that a cheque for the payment of the same (fl55) be drawn. Carried. POTTER'S FIELD. The Town Clerk read the following report on the title of Potter's Field By an abstract delivered to me on behalf of the Urban Sanitary Authority, it appears that in 1832 this field was purchased from Mr Hayles as a freehold field, but, from 1858 down to the present time it has been treated, as shown in the abstract, as being held for an unexpired term of 3000 years, granted in the year 1822. I have ascertained that this term of 3000 years was created for the purpose of raising money by the then former owners, and that no rent was payable under this lease. Counsel advises that it is not at all clear whether the garden is freehold, or held for an unex- pired term of 3000 years, granted in 1822. I must therefore ask the Council whether they are prepared to purchase the garden if it is not freehold, and only held for the term of 3000 years. Several members having expressed the opinion that it was really immaterial which course the Council adopted, It was proposed by Mr J. A. Jenkins, and seconded by Mr J. Leach, that the Council, after having heard the report of the Town Clerk, accept a conveyance of Potter's Field either as a freehold, or for an unexpired term of 3000 years granted in 1822, and that a cheque be signed for the payment of the balance of the purchase money. Carried. THE COURT NEAR THE FIVE ARCHES. The Town Clerk reported that the assignment of the lease of the cottages in the court near the Five Arches, the property of Mr Walter Rees, which the Corporation had agreed to purchase for £ 110, for the purposes of street improvement, was ready for the seal to be affixed. Proposed by Mr Williams, and seconded by Dr Reid, that the seal of the Urban Sanitary Authority be affixed thereto, and a cheque for the amount drawn. Carried. A COTTAGE IN SOUTH POOL. The Town Clerk further reported that Mr Charles John had agreed to accept JE50 for the lease of his cottage in South Pool, and On the motion of Mr W. Williams, seconded by Dr. Reid, it was agreed that a cheque for JE50 be signed for the payment thereof. Carried. REPORT OF THE WATER COMMITTEE. The report of the Water Committee dated the 21st August was read. They agreed to recommend the Council to grant leave of absence to the Sur- veyor for the benefit of his health, and also that his son be appointed to act as Deputy Surveyor during his father's absence at 4s. 6d. per day. The latter proposal was carried in the committee by a majority of 7 to <2. ■ The Mayor said that he was opposed at the com- mittee to the appointment of Mr Morley's son on account of his age. He was too young for an ap- pointment of responsibility. Alderman Venning said Mr Morley's son was 18 years of age. Mr J. A. Jenkins said the minutes of the com- mittee meeting did not accurately describe what had taken place. It was proposed at the meeting that Mr John Rees should be appointed to do the Surveyor's work at 4s. 6d. a day. It was well known to every member of the Finance Committee that for some time past Mr Morley's son had kept his father's books, and they knew how accurately they were kept. He did not think it right that they should appoint anyone to meddle with the Surveyor's books during his illness, when Mr Morley's son was able to do the work, and for that reason he opposed anyone else being appointed. It was because it was proposed to give a man 4s. 6d. a day that he supported the proposition that Mr Morley's son be employed at the same rate of wages. Mr W. Williams said he was opposed to the ap- pointment at 4s. 6d. a day and thought that if they gave him 15s. a week, it would be sufficient. He was in receipt of a small salary in his present situation. He thought that 15s. would be quite enough. Mr B. G. Gifford thought that if the Corporation allowed Mr Morley his wages they would be doing all that could be expected of them. When one of the scavengers was ill his wages was stopped. Mr W. Williams-That is not correct. The sca- vengers are always paid their wages. Mr B. G. Gifford-Protheroe's wages was stopped. Mr W. Williams—I don't think so. Mr J. A. Jenkins remarked that Mr Morley was entitled to three months' notice. Alderman Rogers said what had guided him in his decision before the Committee was a knowledge of the fact that Mr Morley's son had been accus- tomed for some time to keep his father's books. He was also capable of giving the levels for the line of pipes up the vaUey, which he could ascertain from the data in possession of his father and other matters such as paying the men in the employ of the Corporation, seeing they were at their work, and many other things. When they had a son of the Surveyor capable of doing this their first con- sideration ought to be in that direction. The Mayor said the Council would remember that they had already behaved generously toward Mr Morley. They had allowed him his full wages for some time, and when they gave him leave of ab- sence to go away granted jElO towards his expenses. Mr W. Williams said they were not aware at present whether Mr Morley's son could take his father's place. He was at present employed with Mr Mason. Mr J. Leach said he thought there would be no difficulty about that, as Mr Morley's engagement with Mr Mason was only temporary. Mrs Morley had mentioned to him on Friday night her inten- tion of offering her son's services to the Corporation without payment, in return for what the Corpora- tion had already done for Mr Morley during his illness. The Committee thought however that re- muneration should be given, and in that case he would support the appointment of Mr Morley's son, because he was more conversant with the duties of the office than anyone else. He had been engaged with his father in taking levels in the St. Florence Valley for the new water supply, could keep the books, and do many other things required by the Corporation. Alderman Venning said he would suggest that the salary be dEl Is. a week. Alderman Rogers remarked that they all appeared pretty unanimous in their opinion except upon the question of salary. Could they not come to some agreement on that point ? Mr J. A. Jenkins said he would propose that the report of the Water Committee be confirmed, except that Mr Morley's son be paid jEl Is. a week instead of 4s. 6d. a day, as suggested by the committee. This was seconded by Mr James Griffiths. Mr W. Williams proposed as an amendment, that Mr Morley's son be paid 15s. per week. Mr George Richards in seconding Mr Williams' proposal, said that he believed 15s. would be sufficient. The Council divided, when the motion was carried by a majority of 9 votes to 4. QUAY COMMITTEE. The report of the Quay Committee dated 27th August was read. They had before them an appli- cation from the contractors for JE250 on account of work done at the slip. Mr John Rees was in- structed to inspect and report in writing to the Council, when if all was in order a cheque might be signed for whatever amount was considered to be due to the contractors. The Town Clerk read the following report from Mr Rees:- Tenby, August 29th. To the Mayor and Corporation of Tenby. Gentlemen,- I beg to submit the following report of the new landing slip. The contractors have made good progress with it during the last spring, having nearly completed filling the tanks, measuring in length 73 feet. As to the condition of the concrete, so far as I am able to ascertain, I find it in a satisfactory state.- Your obedient servant, JOHN REES. N.B.- -1 consider the contractors to be entitled to an advance of £ 250: A conversation ensued as to the terms of the contract, which specified that the slip was to be 80 feet long, when It was proposed by Mr George Richards, and seconded by Mr W. Williams, that a cheque for j6200 be signed for Messrs. Davies on account of the slip contract, such payment to be made without prejudice, as the slip was only 73 feet long instead of 80 feet, as specified in the contract. Carried. ROADS COMMITTEE. The report of the Roads Committee in reference to the lamp over Gordon's Gomtnerciai Hotel, was approved. ESTATES COMMITTEE. The report of this committee was also adopted. It referred to the application by the County Council for the payment of the sum standing to the credit of the Corporation on account of the Police Super- annuation Fund. MARKET COMMITTEE. The consideration of the report of this committee was deferred, but a letter was read from the Medical Officer of Health on the state of the urinal in the market, and On the motion of Mr B. G. Gifford, seconded by Mr W. Williams, the urinal was ordered to be removed forthwith. LETTER FROM MR. SLOCOMBE. A letter from Mr Slocombe, in reference to the payment for gates on St. John's Down Farm, was ordered to be entered on the minutes. REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. The report of Dr. Lock was read for the quarter ending 8th August, in which-he stated "there had been no death from contagious or infectious diseases, and as far as he could ascertain the town had been uncommonly healthy." THE DOG NUISANCE. Mr J. A. Jenkins asked if their Inspector of Nuisances could not do something to put a stop to the intolerable nuisance Jaused by several grey- hounds in the garden behind a house in Deer Park, rented by Mr H. Evans. Night was made hideous by-their howls, and it was almost impossible for the residents in Harding Street and Warren Street to get rest at night. Mr Evans had been appealed to, but the nuisance still continued, and he (Mr Jenkins) would like to know whether the Inspector of Nuisances under the Corporation could not move in the matter. He understood it must be by way of injunction. The Mayor doubted whether the Corporation or their servants had power to call upon Mr Evans to abate what Mr Jenkins had described as a nuisance; but by recent decisions given in London it would appear that if any private person so annoyed took proceedings they would get redress. There had been several instances of the kind lately; so that the proper way would be for the persons an. noyed to proceed. Mr J. A. Jenkins said if His Worship would in- form him how to proceed, he would take proceed- ings himself. The meeting then broke up.
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MESSRS. ALLSOPPS, Limited, are now sending out, through their agent, Mr George Chiles, Wine Merchant, High Street, their March Brewings in 9 and 18 gall. casks from 9s. and upwards; also their their Light Dinner Ale and India Pale in pints and half-pints, at 2s., 3s. and 4s. per doz., all in prime condition. Guinness's Stout in firkins and bottle Sole Agent for the Bann Irish Whisky; Dunville and Kinahan's Gordon and Smith's Glenlivet, Begg's Lochnager, Ackerman Law- rence's Royal and Brut Royal Champagnes. Hen- nessy and Martell's Old Brandies. Sole Agent for Maxgregor's Carlowitz Clarets and Millar and Co.'s British Wines. TENBY PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS.—A meeting of the School Committee, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, was held at the Schools on Monday. Present:—Mr N. A. Roch, Mr J. R. Rowlands, Rev A. Noel Hunt, and Mr W. Williams. Mr Roch was voted to the chair. It was proposed by Mr Roch and seconded by Mr W. Williams, that the Rev George Huntington, Rector, be re-elected chairman for the ensuing year. Carried. It was also unanimously agreed, on the proposition of Mr W. Williams, seconded by the Rev A. Noel Hunt, that the Treasurer and Hon. Secretary, viz., Mr J. R. Rowlands and Mr Robert Lock, be re-elected Treasurer and Hon. Secretary respectively. Carried. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Rowlands and Mr R. Lock for past services, after which the meeeting separated.