The Tenby Observer Weekly List of Visitors and Directory

THE TITHE AGITATION IN NORTH PEMBROKESHIRE. A sale for tithes under an execution from the sheriff of Pembrokeshire having been announced to take place on Monday, at Rhydwen, in the parish of Penrith-the farm where the bailiffs were assaulted a fortnight since-a conference between Mr W. Davies, M.P., Mr Baton Evans, the under- sheriff of the county, the tenant of Rhydwen, and other prominent agitators, was held at Whitland on Friday last, when it was understood that no inter- ference would be made with the sale, and that all would be quiet. In fact, no bidders would be found for the stock seized. The amount distrained for was E50 and expenses, the stock seized consisting of six cows, a bull, farming implements, and hay. Mr T. G. Griffiths, Cardigan, was the auctioneer, and, accompanied by Weston, the bailiff, who made the levy, he duly made his appearance on the scene, the chief-constable for the county and two policemen being the only protecting force. At an early stage of the proceedings Weston came in for a large amount of hooting, and on the advice of the chief- constable he returned home. By this time the crowd began to get somewhat dense, and there was a good deal of horn-blowing. The auctioneer, however, was allowed to read the conditions of sale in silence, and a solitary bid of jEl for the lot was made. The crowd now became threatening, and an attempt was made to hustle the auctioneer. As he could get no further bids he returned to the Crymmych Arms, followed by a portion of the crowd. A glass was thrown at him, but he fortunately escaped injury, and left for Cardigan by a luggage train.

SHOW. LAMPHEY AND HODGESTON FLOWER Last Thursday the first flower show in connec- tion with the above-named village was held in the large ruined banqueting hall of Lamphey Palace, adjoining Lamphey Court, which was kindly lent for the occasion by Charles Mathias, Esq., who also filled, the important post of president of the show. The weather was all that could be desired, the sun shining forth in resplendent glory and lighting up the ruined palace tot great advantage. A plentiful display of bunting made the whole scene appear quite picturesque to the large number of viators who patronised the, show. Perhaps the brief description given in Malkin's South Waits (1807) of Lamphey Palace would give your readers a fair idea of the place. He says:— "On the road between Pembroke and Tenby is Lamphey Park, with its ruined palace, built in the castellated manner, exactly after the model of the palace at St. David's, with which it is probably coeval. It is generally said to have been the work of Bishop Gower. This is one of the seven epis- copal palaces; but it was alienated from the see in the time of Henry the Eighth, and granted to Lord Hereford, afterwards Earl of Essex, whose heir sold it to the Owen family. It has that remarkable character of architecture peculiar to this county. A considerable part of two great halls and a round tower is still preserved. One of the halls is nearly eighty feet by twenty, and the other sixty by almost thirty. The whole building was moated, and the south gate remains nearly perfect. The park was celebrated for its deer; so that it formed altogether a princely residence for a churchman.' After passing the arched gateway leading into the grounds you proceed along for about eighty yards and turn to the right through another gate- way, and going along for a short distance you came to the third gate, inside of which the admission fee was to be paid, and then pass along through some of the ruins into a field, where on the right was the banqueting hall, to gain access to which a flight of stairs had to be ascended. The number of exhibits were not very large, but when it is considered that barely a fortnight's notice was given of the event, it must be admitted that the villagers did remark- ably well in so short a time. Mr Shaw, Tenby, and Mr French, Orielton, were the judges, and gave every satisfaction in their awards, which were as follows ;— PRIZE LIST. Eating apples-J. Thomas, 1; J. Phillips, 2. Baking apples-J. Williams, 1 R. Cosker, 2. Plums—J. Williams, 1. Broad beans—W. Rey- nolds, 1. Scarlet runners—J. Davies, 1; J. Phillips, 2. Long carrots-J. Phillips, 1; R. Cosker, 2. Short ditto-J. Phillips, 1. Table Cabbage-J. Davies, 1; W. Reynolds, 2. Red ditto-D. James, 1 M. Davies, 2. Cauliflowers-M. Griffiths, 1. Celery—R. Brinn, 1. Ridge Cucumbers-J. Phil- lips, 1; W. Rossiter, 2. Leeks—W. Cole, 1 G. Morris, 2. Lettuce—W. Cole, 1. Rhubarb—W. Morris, 1 L. Davies, 2. Spring-sown onions-R. Brinn, 1; J. Evans, 2. Potato onions—R. Brinn, 1 J. Reynolds, 2. Autumn-sown onions—D. James, 1 T. Gibbon, 2. Parsnips—J. Reynolds, I J. Phillips, 2. Early round potatoes-J. Evans, 1 J. Davies, 2. Early kidney potatoes-G. Wil- liams, 1 M. Morgan, 2. Late round potatoes-J. Evans, 1; G. Morris, 2. Late kidney potatoes- R. Brinn, 1 W. Morris, 2. Collection of pot herbs—M. Davies, 1 Mrs Roch, 2. Peas-G. Thomas, 1 W. Reynolds, 2. Vegetable marrows -R. Cosker, 1. Shallots-J. Phillips, 1; W. Rey- nolds, 2. Collection of potatoes—W. Rossiter, I J. Williams, 2. Beet-J. Davies, 1. Geraniums- L. Davies, 1; H. Cosker, 2, Musk—W. Hall, 1; J. Williams, 2. Dahlias—M. Kenna, 1. Pansies -M. Davies, 1; J. Tasker, 2. Roses-Mrs Roch, 1. Bouquet of cut flowers-M. Davies, 1; D. James, 2. Bouquet of wild flowers (for girls)-P. Thomas, 1; S. Thomas, 2. Ditto (for boys-J. Devonald, 1 G. Morgan, 2. Basket of wild flowers-M. Morgan, 1. Glass of honey—T. Gib- bon, 1 C. Griffiths, 2. Sample of honey in comb -C. Griffiths, 1; T. Gibbon, 2. In connection with the show there was also a sale of fancy articles, held in one of the green- houses. The following ladies very ably carried out the duties of the sale, and were very enticing in their disposals :—Mrs Mathias, Lamphey Court; Mrs Stokes, Haverfordwest; Miss Milman, Miss Roberts, and Mrs Brook, Tenby; Mrs Mathews, Warren; Mrs Lloyd, Bosherston; Mrs Leach, Cors- tOn Miss Summers, Glenavon Mrs Hustler, Pem- broke and Miss Sweet, Pembroke. During the afternoon athletic sports were held in the field facing the banqueting hall. Mr Treweeks was judge and Sergeant-Major Carter starter. The following were the events :— Egg race—W. Hall, 1; G. Phipps, 2; E. Mor- gan, 3. Twelve started. Obstacle race-R. Jones, 1; G. Phipps, 2; F. Cosker, 3. Nine started. After the start the first. obstacle was a ladder, which they were all speedily through, next came iron hurdles, and then to eat a bun and drink a glass of water. Two competitors quickly started off again, but they were disqualified as they did not eat their bun. Jones fairly eat his, and then off again through barrels and over hurdles home, being declared the winner. Sack race—T. Rey- nolds, 1 H. Davies, 2; G. Phipps, 3. Tug of war-Soldiers v. civilians. There were thirteen aside. Just as the first trial started the rope parted in the middle and landed both teams on their backs, to the evident enjoyment of all. Three tugs took place, the soldiers winning two out of the three were declared the winners. Pigs in clover- P. Morgan and G. Phipps, 1; G. Davies, 2. This caused a deal of amusement, the pigs proving very frisky and refractory, going anywhere but into the clover. Master R. Mathias caused much amuse- ment by carrying and dragging his pig into the clover, being tumbled very much in his endeavours, and ultimately having to devote his whole time to keep the pig in. Towards the close of the sports a similar event took place, when R. Jones and G. Davies beat F. Cosker and Roch. Zoological race -G. Gwyther, 1; Master R. Mathias, 2; W. Hall, 3. Seven competed to drive two pigs, a goose, duck, hen, cock and ferret over the course. After a most exciting chase the hen came in first, fol- lowed by the cock and ferret. Coat and boot race-J. Reynolds, I; G. Cole, 2; J. James, 3. Civilians' sack race-W. Bowen, I; G. Gwyther, 2; T. Reynolds, 3. Soldiers' sack race-Private Wil- eon, 1; Private Davies, 2. Greasy pole—Only two attempted this, R. Jones and W. Canton and al- though the latter brought the 5a. piece on the top down, it was decided to divide the prize, as Jones had undoubtedly the worst of it, being the first to attempt. During the afternoon Messrs. Torrington and Leonard's band played a selection of music. While the sports were in full swing, the whole I company were suddenly startled by a rifle shet, which was speedily followed by others, and pre- sently soldiers could be seen darting in and out of I the woods facing, to get behind the surrounding walls of the palace, and then peppering away, to which retaliation in a lesser degree was given by soldiers in and about the ruins, who were stationed there to defend it from the enemy. Some sharp firing, was kept up, but presently the enemy scaled the walls at different points, amid repeated volleys, from the defenders. The enemy then got secure in & long ditch in the field and blazed away again. On the bugle sounding "Ceaae firing," the enemy rushed up with fixed bayonets, with ringing cheers, in front of the people. On inquiry it turned out to be a company of the Duke of Cornwall's Light. Infantry, under the command of Major Cochrane, who were having a field day. The men then fell in and were marched to some rising ground to the right of the ruins, where the whole company were photographed by a lady after which the men piled arms ana were dismissed to enjoy the remainder of the sports. A word of praise is due to the hon. secretary of the show, the Rev. D. E. Edwardes, M.A., of Hodgeston, who was most indefatigable in his exertions. Over JE10 were taken at the gate, and the sale of fancy articles realized jE12 10s., while the tea brought in over JE3; and it is believed, after paying all expenses, something like £20, will be the balance towards next year's show.

WELSHMEN IN BRITTANY. M Renan recently received at his country residence, Rosmapamon, an interesting visit from the Cambrian Archaeological Association, who have been exploring Brittany. The excursionists were introduced by Professor John Rhys, Celtic Professor at Oxford University. In reply, M. Renan made a speech, pointing out the common origin of the Welsh and the Bretons. Here are a few extracts:— When I went to London a few years ago, Lord Tennyson told me a curious anecdote. Taking a tour through Brittany, as you are doing now, he spent a night at Lannion. When he called for his bill in the morning, the woman who kept the inn refused to receive a penny, remarking, "Oh, no, sir. Have you not been the bard of our King Arthur?" This innkeeper was evidently an educated woman, and I should say her case was an exceptional one. But when our sailors go to Cardiff, they can easily understand your countrymen, and have no difficulty in making themselves understood. You, yourself, Mr. Rhys, have spoken with our country folk, and understand all they say, while they, with a few exceptions, can easily follow you. This is not to be wondered at, for the people of this district originally came from Cardigan, so that Mr Rhys and that town are in a measure relatives. (Here M. Renan and the professor shook hands.) I have often said to myself that if the storms which our unfortunate country, France, has to go through compelled me to seek a refuge in England-not that that is likely, as I am an old man-I should take advantage of it,. were it but to remind the public of the old law of Edward the Confessor, which exacts that 'those who come from Lesser Britain must be received as good and true citoyens of this realm, because they once departed from the body of this realm.' In those days the teachings of history were not forgotten. After all we have not changed much. We are an obstinate race, always behind our times. Our good old saints were very obstinate, too. All those good old Breton saints, all of Welsh or Irish origin, are the special objects of my devotion. I do not like modern saints. I consider they are too intolerant." M. Renan was loudly cheered by his Welsh visitors, among whom were Dean Allen, the Ven G. C. Edmondes. Principal of St David's College, Mr Davies, and Mr E. Sidney Hartland, Swansea.

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ATTEMPT TO CROSS THE ATLANTIC IN A SMALL BOAT. The Cunard Liner Aurania, which arrived on Sunday from New York, brings a thrilling tale of the sea, describing the bold attempt of Captain Rogers to cross the Atlantic in his 18ft. yawl- rigged beat the Rickloden, and his terrible ex- perience at sea for 38 days. For fourteen days he lay in a state of exhaustion in the bottom of his cockleshell boat, during which time he lost the tight of both eyes, and for four days previous-to his rescue was without a morsel of food, not being able to move hand or foot. Both blind and exhausted, from the bottom of the boat he was picked up by the schooner Martha Bradley, and landed on the 23rd ult. at Gloucester, Mass. Captain Rogers sailed from Boston for Paris on July 3, with all the neoeawory equipments. He had favourable weather until the 8th, when a gale sprang up from the north-east, lasting 72 hours. When it abated he fouadhimself on the Georges. Very slow progress was subsequently made, and on July 23 he spoke the Brititth barque Finland in lat. 43 deg., long. 62 deg., and on the 24th a steamer, which showed that he had progressed only 15 miles in 24 hours. These were the only vessels spoken during 38 days. By July 28 he had become so blind from the sun's glimmer on the water that he could not see his compass, and he steered by the sun for three days. For the last fourteen days his boat drifted aroupd at the mercy of wind and sea, the mariner being nearly exhausted, as well as. almost sightless. He kept a drag anchor out and managed to have a light burning at night. When found his condition was such that he could have lived but a short time had he not been rescued. He could neither stand nor feed himself. His spirits were buoyed up by what he considered a favourable omen. At one time four small sharks came near his boat. He regarded this as an indication that he would be picked up in four days by the fourth vessel he saw. This omen was verified, for four days prior to his rescue he saw a vessel each day, but they were so far away that his signals were apparently not seen until the last day of the four, when the Martha Bradley came to his rescue. Capt. Rogers is 39 years old he is a native of Duxbury, and a jeweller by trade, although he followed the sea when young. He built the Rickloden specially to outdo Captain Norton's performance in the Never sink. However, he now says that "it will be some time before he undertakes another such expedition."

THE GREAT SEA SERPENT KILLED AGAIN. A telegram from Panama says:—Captain William F. Smith, of the barque Nautilus, reports that when off Cape Berkely, Galapagos Islands, the sea serpent was seen about thirty yards from the vessel. Captain Smith estimated the serpent's length at eighty feet, and he was about as large around as a barrel in the thickest part. The head was shaped like a snake's, only on the extreme end of the upper jaw there was a ridge or bunch. The head was about three feet in length and about two feet back of the head was a mane of hair. No fins were seen. The tail was long and tapering, and shaped like that of an eel. They all had a good view of him, they said, while he was slowly coming toward the ship. The captain and mate loaded two bomb guns and banged away at him, and for about fifteen minutes there was quite a circus, the serpent lashing the water with his tail, and running his head out four or five feet. At last he ran out his head, whisked around, and sank, dead. Both bombs hit him. When he went down he was not more than twenty feet from the ship. They spoke the barque Bertha, Captain Jenkins, a few days later, and he told the captain of the Nautilus that a large serpent was seen off Redonda Rock by Captain Jones, in the Camilla, several years ago.

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A couple of gaol-birds were drinking together, when one of them took out his watch. Bless me exclaimed his astonished companion, you've got a watch ? Looks like it." And how much did it cost you ?" Six months."

TENBY CYCLE CLUB. To the Editor of the Tenby Observer. SIR,- Will you kindly insert the appended financial statement for our fifth annual tourney, held on the 21st ultimo, and at the same time allow us to thank those gentlemen who kindly officiated on the day, and Miss L. C. Bright for the generous loan of chairs for our enclosure ? Yours, &c., GEO. EWART ACE, Hon. Sec. Expenditure.-To registration fee, N.C.U. and A.A.A., jEl laying out field and preparing course, £ 3 lis 6d haulage of chairs and obstacles, 19s; bill-posting, various towns, 92 18s 3d; postage, carriage of bills, &c., 92 19s 4d advertising in eight papers, JE14 Is; printing and pictorial posters, £7 8s 9d band, 92 10s; nett cost of prizes, JE55 68 4d; money takers and six police officers, £ 1 9s 7d total, 962 3s 9d. Receipts.-By subscription books, jE27 5s 6d; gate, dE16 14s 6d enclosure, 96 13s 6d entrance fees, dEl 8s 6d catering and stalls, 93 8s pro- grammes, 12s balance due to treasurer, L36 Is 9d; total, 992 3s 9d. Further subscriptions.— Captain R. Pudsey Daw- son, jEl; Robert Lock, Esq.. £1 L. Jenkins, Esq., jEl O. H. Fisher, Esq., fl R. D. Gilbertson, Esq., 10s 6d; T. R. Thomas. Esq, 10s 6d; A. T. Lewis, Esq., 10s 6d; W. B. Willock, Esq., 10s; R. C. W., 10s; H. J. Allen, Esq., 10s; J. L. Swayne, Esq., 10s; Egetton Allen, Esq., 10s; a friend, after sports, 10s; W. W., 5s; P. S. and L. S., 5s W. R. Porcher, Esq., 5s W. D. Pullen, Esq., 5s; R. J. Statham, Esq., 5s; H. P. Massy, Esq., 5s Colonel Fitzgerald, 5s W, Graves, Esq., 5s; Colonel Lloyd, 5s; H. A. Jones Lloyd, Esq., 5s; Mr W. Belt, 5s; Mr J. Davies, 5s; further subscription, J. B. G., 5s; dear friend, 5s; Mr M. P. Davies, 5s; Mr George Prout, 5s; Mr James Griffiths, 5s; Mr John Gifford, 2s 6d; Mr A. D. Ashford, 2a 6d Mr A Ernest Margrave, 2s 6d; Mr H. B. Worsey, 2s 6d; Mr E. Fowler, 2s 6d; Mr Hurlow, 2s 6d; Mr W. Parcell, 2s 6d; Mr F. P. Jones Lloyd, 2s 6d W. D., 2s 6d Mr W. T. Holt, 2s 6d; Mr A. Williams, 2s 6d; Mr G. Carew, 28 6d; Mr J. A. Lloyd, 2s 6d; Morris Bros., 2s 6d; Mr W. Phillips, 2s 6d; Mr Charles Arkell, 2s 6d.