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ST. MARGARET'S PAIR.
ST. MARGARET'S PAIR. TENBY'S OLDEST INSTITUTION. St. Margaret's Fair, which is Tenby's most ancient institution, dating back about three hun- dred years, and being established by Royal Charter, will be opened by the Mayor and Cor- poration in state on Saturday. The civic pro- cession, which will include the members and officials of the Corporation, the Town Band, and other functionaries connected with the ceremonial, will leave the Town Hall in High Street at twelve o'clock neon, and proceed to the fair ground in St. John's Croft via High Street, Church Street, St. George Street, the Five Arches, South Parade, and Deer Park, the fair, in accordance with ancient custom, being cried" at intervals en route. In St. John's Croft Mr John Studt's magnificent round-a-bouts will be in readiness for the opening of the fair, the Mayor and Corpora- tion, being invited to participate in the first round. In addition to the round-a-bouts there will be a number of interesting side shows, this year's attractions in St. John's Croft promising to be the largest and most varied ever brought together on the occasion of St. Margaret's Fair. Visitors who desire to witness the quaint cere- monial of "crying" the fair will be able to view the procession from many points of 'vantage along the route. In South Parade, it may be mentioned, there will be the usual china and crockery standings, together with other stalls. The fair will continue until midnight on Tuesday, when St. Margaret closes her festival for another twelve months.
SERIOUS AFFAIR NEAR TENBY.
SERIOUS AFFAIR NEAR TENBY. GIPSY WOMAN INJURED. ASSAILANT ARRESTED. A serious affray between gipsies is reported from Kingsmoor Common, near Tenby. It appears that during Wednesday of last week, a quarrel broke out among some of the members of the gipsy encampment, with the result that a young woman was seriously injured about the throat by a man named Benjamin Boswell, otherwise known as Stanley Evans, who is well-known in the dis- trict. The alleged assailant was arrested and brought up in custody at Narberth Police Court on the following day (Thursday) but as the woman bad not recovered consciousness she was, of course, unable to attend and on the application of Police Superintendent Thomas, of Pembroke- Dock, Boswell was remanded in custody for a week.
ART EXHIBITION AT TENBY.
ART EXHIBITION AT TENBY. During the present week Mr E. J. Head, the well-known local artist, and principal of the Tenby Art and Sketching Classes, has on view in the Lounge of the De Valence Gardens a most in- teresting collection of framed pictures in oil, The collection embraces a variety of subjects, and is a reflection of the industry of Mr Head whose work is well-known by this time, some of his paintings of local subjects having been purchased by large firms for calender reproduc- tion. Among the collection at the De Valence Gardens the fine picture, "A Hayfield by the Sea," in a massive gilt frame, perhaps stand out as deserving of special notice. It is a cleverly executed piece of work, well finished, and marked with distinctive skill. The Forge is another fine effect, the sombre hues of the fitfully illu- mined blacksmith's shop being brought out in striking relief, while the figures are remarkable for their strength and vividness. The collection will remain on view throughout the season, and is sure to attract the attention of all interested in art. We may mention that all the pictures are for sale, and that the prices may be obtained from the booking office.
TENBY PARISHC-HURCH. I
TENBY PARISHC-HURCH. I ,r THE NEW HEATING SCHEME. ANOTHER VESTRY MEETING. UNEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT. THE QUESTION OF LOCAL TENDERS. OPERATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE SUSPENDED. The Rector of Tenby (the Rev. N. Chetwode Ram, M.A.) presided at noon last Friday over another meeting of the Vestry, held at the Town Hall, in connection with the new scheme for the heating of the Parish Church. The special pur- pose for which this further meeting of the Vestry was convened was understood to be to receive from the committee a report or suggestions as to WAYS AND MEANS, but as a matter of fact this aspect of the question received very scant attention, the unexpected oppo- sition which arose as regards the proposal to place the work with a firm outside the town almost com- pletely monopolizing the time of the meeting. At the last Vestery it will be remembered that the special committee, after mature consideration, strongly recommended that the work of heating the Tenby Parish Church, by what is known as the low pressure system, be entrusted to MESSRS. GRUNDY, OF LONDON, at an inclusive cost of £290, and this recom- mendation was adopted by the Vestry. In the interval between that meeting and the present one communications between the solicitor (Mr J. A. Bancroft) to the Rector and Churchwardens, and Messrs. Grundy had passed, the upshot of which was that a form of contract—drawn up by Mr Bancroft—had been sent tb Messrs. Grundy for their acceptance, although up to the holding of the meeting it had NOT BEEN RETURNED SIGNED. It was stated, however, that the Vestry was morally, though perhaps not legally, bound to give Messrs. Grundy the contract, an expression of opinion which was forthcoming when it became apparent that there existed in the meeting a very strong element of protest against the work being entrusted to an outside firm before any of the local tradesmen were given a chance of tendering. Mr T. P. Hughes, this year's president of the TENBY TRADESMENS' ASSOCIATION, opened the attack with the inquiry as to whether the contract had already been given, and was answered in the negative by the Rector, who fol- lowed up his reply with a brief statement to the effect that a form of contract had been sent to Messrs. Grundy, asking them if they were willing to sign it. No contract whatever had been entered into. Mr T. P. Hughes, continuing, said as a parishioner and also as president of the Trades- mens' Association, he should very much like to know whether this work could not be done by SOME OF THE PLUMBERS in the town of Tenby. As they were aware, said Mr Hughes, the trade of Tenby was, generally speaking, not over grand, and he thought it seemed altogether a wrong thing that a sum of nearly JE500 for heating the Parish Church should be sent away if the work could possibly be done in their own town. He was given to understand by some plumbers that they felt they would be competent to undertake such a work, and if such were the case he considered that they were very DISLOYAL TO THEIR OWN TOWN and disloyal to their own Church if tney sent this work away when it could be done locally. He was very pleased to learn from the Rector that it was not too late to rescind what he (Mr Hughes) believed to be a great mistake. Wherever the work was placed they would undoubtedy have to go to the people in the town for subscriptions with which to pay for it, and how could they expect any tradesman in the town to contribute towards it if they were going to SEND THE WORK OUTSIDE ? Mr Hughes expressed the opinion that there was a good deal of this sort of thing—sending work out of the town—going on, and he thought it should be stopped. After further remarks he wound up with a very spirited appeal to the meet- ing to give the local tradesmen a chance in this matter. The Mayor (Councillor C. Farley) put a question as to whether the installing of hot water apparatus was Messrs. Grundy's sole business, and in reply the Rector stated that as far as he knew it was, although Mesars. Legge, of Swansea, the other tirm who were asked to give an estimate, did other work besides heating. The Mayor remarked that until reading the REPORTS IN THE NEWSPAPERS he was not aware that they were going in for such a large expenditure. He thought that the iron- mongers, plumbers, and contractors of the town should be asked to tender. Mr G. Lort Stokes, the Town Clerk, also joined with Mr T. P. Hughes in making an appeal on behalf of the local trades- men. Addressing the Rector, he asked who in- stalled the existing heating apparatus in the Parish Church, which he believed was no good. The Rector replied that it was put in by Messrs Grundy, whereupon Mr Stokes remarked that he would suggest that it was NOT MUCH OF A RECOMMENDATION to Messrs. Grundy yet they were going to invite, them to do some more work. The Rector replied that that was so. Following the matter up, Mr Stokes said that the point was whether this work could be done locally. Personally, he did not express an opinion one way or the other. He should have thought that a good thing would have been to instruct some engineer to advise them as to a scheme, with plan and specification, then he presumed they could have invited tenders, and if any local man thought he could do the work he could HAVE SENT IN A TENDER. The Town Clerk urged that they should seriously consider whether it would not be advisable that this sum of money should be spent in the town. Mr James Truscott, the People's Churchwarden, thought that in fairness to Messrs. Grundy it should be stated that the failure of the first heat- ing apparatus was not altogether their fault; the roof of the church was not solid, and heat which would have remained in the church to warm it escaped. Mr Egerton Allen also took up the cud- gels on behalf of Messrs. Grundy, saying he did not think it was a fair way of putting it that some- thing which was put in TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO was useless. It was a remarkable success twenty- five years ago, for the whole church was heated, and well heated, then. Mr John Leach, the Parish Clerk, said he was in agreement with the Town Clerk as to the doing of the work locally, but before anything could be done they must rescind the resolution passed at the last Vestry that the contract be given to Messrs. Grundy. Mr George Davies (Pembroke Villas) expressed his opinion that there were MEN COMPETENT IN THE TOWN who could undertake to heat the church with the system referred to. There was Lydstep, the resi- dence of Lord St. Davids, which work was carried out by Mr Hermann, Thomas a Tenby plumber. In reply to the Rector, Mr Davies said he did not know whether this particular work was done under the supervision of other firms. Mr George Chiles mentioned how satisfactorily theheating of the De Valence Gardens had been done by a local plum- ber, Mr Hermann Thomas. After a good deal of further discussion of a more or less desultory nature, during which Mr Egferton Allen, Mr Herbert Allen, Mr James Truscott, and Captain Troughton expressed the opinion that the Vestry could not THROW MESSRS. GRUNDY OVERBOARD now that they had gone so far, it was agreed, on the proposition of Mr G. Lort Stokes, that pending a further meeting of the Vestry the powers vested in the committee at the last meeting be suspended. This was seconded by Mr Hughes, and voted against by Mr Herbert Allen and Captain Troughton.
THE CASTLES OF PEMBROKESHIRE.
THE CASTLES OF PEM- BROKESHIRE. NEW WORK BY TENBY LADY. "The Castles and Strongholds of Pembroke- shire," by Miss Emily Hewlett Edwards, of Brython, Tenby, has just been published by Mr J. E. Arnett, of The Library, High Street, Tenby, (price one shiiling) and forms a comprehensive guide to this interesting subject. The book, which is attractively produced, contains 35 capital photographs by Mr W. Marriott Dodson, one of the best known out-of-door photographers of the day. These, with the excellently written letter- press, provide the tourist with a valuable vade mecum when he sets out upon his round of the castles and strongholds of the premier county of Wales, which is perhaps richer in historical asso- ciations of this nature than any other part of the Principality.
..... OLD INHABITANTS AT LAW.
OLD INHABITANTS AT LAW. At the Narberth County Court on Monday last a case which has been the cause of much local talk in and around the neighourhood of Saunders- foot was tried before his Honour Judge Bishop. It was an action of ejectment brought by Mrs Davies, of Lyndy Villa, Saundersfoot, a highly respectable inhabitant of this village, against Mr John Jones, of Whitlow Farm, and The Brewery, one of the leading inhabitants of Saundersfoot, and Martha Jones, his wife. Messrs, Lewis and James, solicitors, Narberth, appeared for the plaintiff (Mrs Davies), and Mr F. E. L. Mathias- Thomas, solicitor, Tenby, (instructed Mr Marlay Samson) on behalf of the defendants (Mr and Mrs Jones). From the evidence it appeared that the defendants went into possession of the Brewery, house and shop on or about the 6th of June, 1906, and that a notice to quit these premises had been served upon the defendants calling upon them to give up possession on the 6th of June, 1909. The defendants disputed the validity of this notice, and contended that the same was wrongly given, and that the tenancy could not be terminated in June. Mrs Davies (the plaintiff) gave evidence in detail, the object of which was to show the termi- nation of the tenancy in June upon a notice to quit given on the 5th of December last demanding possession of the house and shop on the 6th, of June, and of which she alleged the defendants were holding over illegally. The defendants con- tended that this was, from the arrangement made between the parties at the taking, and from the plaintiffs own receipts which she herself produced to the Court, a yearly letting from September to September. The cross-examination of the plain- tiff absolutely proved the defendants' case, who were not called upon to give evidence in reply. His Honour giving Judgment for the defendants, certified for costs on the higher scale, and counsel's fees.
WELSH SWEAR WORDS.
WELSH SWEAR WORDS. AMUSING CASE AT HAVERFORDWEST At Haverfordwest County Court on Tuesday be- fore Judge Bishop, William Davies, farmer aad mason, Scleddy-uchaff, Dwrbach, Fisbguard, brought an action to recover damages for assault against David Rowe, farmer, William Rowe, Student, Thomas llowe, farmer, and Mary Ann Rowe, spinster, all of Scleddy-ganol, Dwrbach, Fishguard. Plaintiff claimed JE28 damages. Mr Hugh Jones (instructed by Mr W. T. S. Tombs, Fishguard), appeared fcr plaintiff, and Mr Marlay Samson (instructed by Mr W. Evans), for the defendants. Plaintiff said that in February he met the female defendant and told her he had been over to see Mr Yorke, the landlord, about certain timber which had been cut by the male defen. dants. She said he should not have any and called him a pig." The other defendants after- wards assaulted him, and the defendant William asked him to pay the 2s. 6d. which he declared he owed him. Defendant cried There's a preacher to kick me on the floor in my blood," to which Mary Ann Rowe replied, If he is a preacher you did not give anything to help him." Dr. O'Donnell described the plaintiff's injuries, which included a broken rib. William Rowe, a student at Carmarthen Baptist College, said that when he asked the plaintiff about the timber the latter cursed and swore. Mr Samson-Did he swear in Welsh ?-Yes. His Honour-What did he say? Don't be afraid of it; it won't hurt you very much. Witness — He said, Diawl and damo." (Laughter.) His Honour — Oh. He said Devil" and Damn." (More laughter.) David Rowe admitted pushing the plaintiff after he had struck his brother Thomas. His Honour gave judgment for the defendants with costs.
MAN-O'-WAR IN THE HAVEN.
MAN-O'-WAR IN THE HAVEN. — MILFORD FESTIVITIES. In honour of the formal opening on Wedneaday of the John Cory Sailors' Rest and Bethel at Mil- ford Haven, the Admirrlty, in response to an in- vitation, are sending for the week's festivities a man-o'-war to the magnificent Haven of Wales. Rear-Admiral Cecil Burney, of the Home Fleet, writes to the Urban Council that his Majesty's ship Carnarvon, has been directed to proceed to the Haven, and in honour of the event the county of Carnarvon will make a contribution and name a cabin in the Rest, bearing the following inscrip- tion :—" H.M.S. Carnarvon. Captain R. J. Pren- dergast, R.N., 1909." The comujanding officer will inspect the Rest, and Mrs Cory, of Duffryn, will entertain the crew in the new building. The Rest is the finest in the Principality, and will be one of the society's best equipped buildings in the United Kingdom.
"A CHARMING HOLIDAY RESORT."
"A CHARMING HOLIDAY RESORT." A lady contributor who signs herself Moira writes a graceful little article dealing with Tenby to last week's issue of Th6 Lady, the leading journal of its class. The article is entitled "A Charming Holiday Resort," and is as follows :— "There are few places with such wonderful natural attractions as Tenby, which is certainly the beauty spot-of South Wales. On a fine summer morning, when the bold outlines of curving headlands stand out against the blue of sea and sky, ending in the great Worm's Head, it is very good to wander along breathing air scented with the wallflowers which hang from every rock and cranny of ancient wall or buttress. Near at hand lies Caldey Island, inhabited by brown frocked Anglican brethren. Farther off there is a lovely vision of pearly shores which a Tenby native will tell you is "England," but might be better known as North Devon. To the right lies pretty little Penally village, in its own small bay, ending in another high cliff, crowned, perhaps, with a flag to show that the sharp cracking volley denotes musketry practice on the shore. In this direction, too, lie excellent golf-links, well-known and well kept, and always full of players, some of whom come up from Pembroke Dock-yard and Pembroke Barracks. Tenby retains its fine old walls and most picturesque old city gate, the Five Arches," which has been sketched and photographed by many. There are, however, many good houses outside the walls. The excel- lent Imperial Hotel has a quaint garden, protected on one side by an ancient tower, on to which visitors can weik out of the drawing-room window and enjoy the sea breezes and fine views. This hotel is under French management, and is in a first-rate position. The great church is the centre of the town, and the best shops are all round it. From Tudor Square the street runs down to the sea again, and there the Castle Hill juts out into the water, and is a very pleasant place on a hot day, as it is well kept, with many seats, and always breezy, besides which from it one gets the best view of the curious old town with its irregular piles of houses, often compared with the old part of Mentone. Here the fishing boats with tan and orange-tinted sails come in, and little pleasure boats flit about like white butterflies. Some de- lightful person has even started bright scarlet sails, which on the very blue waters of the bay remind one of some of the gay Italian boats. On the cliffs Which rise beyond the town are good houses, owned by residents. It is a pleasant walk to this part, passing the Gate House and Coboury Hotels. There is, if preferred, a short field path, with most charming views of the town. Here are the tennis courts, full of active players. The officers come over from Pembroke-Dock Barracks, and there are always good games going on and croquet can also be played. There are many hospitable hostesses near the ground, and tea- parties everywhere for the players. In Tenby there are some pretty little public gardens, where every night in summer amusements are provided, and in the Assembly Rooms others are organised. In short, Tenby has many attractions. The magnificent, firm sands are a perfect playground for children, and are often used for games. There are other places within reach, as Manorbier, Saundersfoot, Pembroke, and Pembroke-Dock. The country is very lovely, and no pen can de- scribe the quair.t prettiness of the surroundings of the town and its flowery cliffs, where not only wallflowers thrive, but scarlet and white valerian and great, golden-plumed masses of wild cabbage, with gorse and many other flowers. The winter climate is mild, and most delicate plants thrive; but it has not at all a heavy rainfall, and the soil dries very quickly. In winter there is good hunting, and a good many balls, as well as other entertainments, are given, so that as a place of residence it is by no means dull, and houses rarely stand empty long. Many of our re&ders would find it delightful during the summer, as, among other advantages, it may be mentioned that it is generally possible to find a shady corner and even where the cliffs are not covered with flowers, they are not of glaring white, but of many soft shades of brown, which are a joy to artists, who can find plenty to do at Tenby without the trouble of going further afield.
CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE. "DISSENT!" IN IT'S RELATION TO THE CHURCH. To th, Editor of the Tenby Observer. SIB,—I observe in your last issue a somewhat tardy rejoinder from Mr P. George to a letter from me in the Tenby Observer of 17th June. I can assure your correspondent that he has quite misunderstood, or at least misinterpreted me. I made no "attack" on anybody. All I ven- tured to do was to protest against a highly personal attack made by another correspondent of yours on the Rector for doing what he considered a neces- sary duty. He is not responsible for anything written by me, and now that your correspondent has transferred the attack to myself, he will, I am sure, agree to the change made by me in the head line. I observe that your present correspondent follows his predecessor when imputing to me ideas which have no existence except in his own imagination. I hope, however, that he will pardon me for passing such imputations without further comment. As for "rancour!"—but there, I must again ask him to pardon me. Coming now a little nearer the point, I observe that your correspondent considers me injudi- cious in speaking of Dissent as Schism, in that (as he alleges) The Church of England is the offspring of Dissent from the Church of Rome." This is rather a loose statement—too loose in reality for a direct answer. But if it means any- thing, it must mean that at the time of the Reformation the Church of England seceded from the Church of Rome, and is therefore as much in Schism as Dissent is. Now, were this a fact, it would certainly be a reason why churchmen should very seriously re-consider their position in any longer remaining members of it; but I am unable to see how it would alter the fact as regards Dissent, or render my remark an "injudi- cious one. The tu quoque argument is rather a poor sort of refutation. In reality it cuts the other way. Are the facts, however, as stated ? And arn I right in supposing this to be your cor- respondent's meaning ? If so, I shall be glad if he will be so kind as to say when and how the Church of England did secede from the Church of Rome or whether the it is not a fact that the Pope, for the time being, signed a Bull excommunicating all the King's subjects, and leaving the Church of Eng- land no choice in the matter ? And if your cor- respondent considers the date of this as the date when the Church of England first came into existence, I would furhter ask him to explain how that Church came to be mentioned in Magna Charta, which, as everybody knows, was enacted centuries earlier ? (The first clause of that celebrated charter declares that The Church of England shall be free, and shall have its liberties and its judgments in- viola a "). I observe too that instead of pointing out the scriptural authority authority (if any) for Dissent, as I had suggested, your correspondent prefers to quote St. Bernard, as saying:—"In the garment let there be variety, but no rent"—(this is* the translation given by your correspondent of the Latin words quoted by him. The italics only are mine; and I need scarcely say that by "rent" (scissura) is meant severance, or Schism—not monetary rent). It is obvious, however, that St. Bernard is very far from upholding that which really constitutes what we call Dissent." As will be seen, he expressly forbids it. The parallel your correspondent tries to draw between Dissent and the British Empire is by no means clear to me. If the several peoples who compose the latter were to secede from us, and to set up as independent States, and defy the central authority—then and then only the parallel would hold good; but there would, then I am afraid, soon be an end of the British Empire. I quite agree, however, that it is not necessary to have uniformity before can get unity; nor am I aware of the existence of anybody who does think it is; but would your correspondent say that the road to unity lies in persisting in our divi- sions, and deluding ourselves that that is unity ? Yours, etc., Tenby, July 20th, 1909. A YISIXOK.
I TENBY PARISH CHURCH HEATING…
I TENBY PARISH CHURCH HEATING SCHEME. To the Editor of the Tenby Observer. SIB,—I am glad to hear that the Vestry at its last meeting has decided to give local craftsmen a chance of putting in a tender for the heating of the Tenby Parish Church, as I feel confident that, large though the building is, we have in the town men who are quite capable of satisfactorily carry- ing out the work. To send out of Tenby £300, (which in the first place would have to be raised locally) without giving tradesmen the opportunity of saying whether they could do the work or not, would be a great injustice to all concerned; and I trust that when next the Vestry meets there will be a strong stand made for local work. If the mortey is going to be subscribed locally then bv all means let it be circulated locally, and not sent away. There is already far too much of this sort of thing going on in the town, and possibly this is one reason why things financially are so depressed in Tenby, where tradesmen and lodging-house keepers find it increasingly difficult to make two ends meet. Yours truly, Tenby, July 24th, 1909. A POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBER
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At the HaverfordwesfCounty Court on Tuesday Judge Bishop heard a case in which J. LI. Davies, J.P., Cleddau Villa, Hakin, Milford Haven, claimed £5 damages from Sidney Roach, coal merchant, Pill, Milford Haven, in conse- quence of a motor car accident which plaintiff alleged was caused through defendant's careless- ness in driving his horse and cart on the St. Anne's Road. Mr W. J. Jones, Haverfordwest, was for the plaintiff, and Mr Gilbertson, Pem- broke Dock, for the defendant. Mr Jones explained that on January 22nd his client was in the act of taking his motor car from the rear of his premises on the main road from Hubberston to Hakin, when the defenlant, who was driving a horse attached to a cart, endeavoured to pass on the left-hand side of the car, with the result that there was a collision. When plaintiff succeeded in pulling up he apolo- gised for what had happened. Mr Gilbertson, on behalf of the defendant, argued that what happened was a pure accident! and if anybody was to blame it was the plaintiff himself. His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff for t the amount claimed.
"THE GEMS" AT TENBY.
"THE GEMS" AT TENBY. a- I. The Gems," consisting of Miss Olive Mortimer (contralto), Miss Nessie Walker (soprano), Mr Kenna Lawson (comedian), Mr Ernest Attwell (baritone), Mr Wallace Kennedy (tenor), and Mr David W. Norton (accompanist), are this week appearing at the De Valence Gardens, Tenby, in a really excellent entertainment, the various turns" on the programme being characterised by a refreshing originality. The Gems," whose reputation as high-class entertainers, had preceded them, the audience on the opening night being one of the largest of the present season, have an ex- tensive and up-to-date repertoire, and during the week enthusiastic audiences have drawn lagrely upon it, the encores at each performance being very numerous. To single out any particular artiste from such a clever troupe would perhaps be invidious, but we cannot refrain from referring specially to Mr Kenna Lawson whose turns at the piano remind one so forcibly of Mr George Grossmith at his best. Mr Lawson is a host in himself, and his "stories" should not be missed. In concerted items The Gems are particularly strong, and altogether provide one of the best entertainments which has yet been given at the De Valence Gardens this season.
WELSH LIBERAL AGENTS.
WELSH LIBERAL AGENTS. DEPUTATION TO LORD ST. DAVIDS. Mr W. T. Lee presided on Tuesday at a quarterly meeting of the Association of Welsh Liberal Agents held at the Cardiff Liberal Offices. Messrs. Gwilym Parry (Denbigh), T. S. Gower (Newport), Morgan Thomas (Cardiff), F. G. Edwards (East Glamorgan), E. Arthur Hughes (Flint), and Thomas Lewis (East Denbigh) were elected members of the association. Rules were considered and adopted and ordered to be regis- tered. It was reported that a number of Welsh members of Parliament had, in response to the circular, contributed to the funds of the associa- tion. Subsequently the agents interviewed Lord St. Davids, president of the Welsh National Liberal Council, in order to lay before him certain grievances which have been for some time past the subject of discussion between his Lordship and the Agents Society. The agents were intro- duced to his Lordship, who was accompanied by Lady St. Davids, by Mr H. G. C. Allgood, of Cardiff, the secretary of the Society- Mr W. T. Lee, of Brecon, the president jot the Society, dealt with the question of the local organisations and the fear that was entertained that the National Council and its officials might unduly interfere with those organisations. Mr J. Crocker, of Swansea, Mr Rhys Stephens, of Pontypool, Mr A. E. Charles, of Newport, and others dealt with the question of the introduction of English agents into Welsh constituencies at bye-elections. His Lordship replied to the points raised in a very sympathetic manner, and promised to do all in his power to assist the Welsh agents of their society, paying at the same time a graceful tribute to the members for the service they had rendered to the cause of Liberalism in the Prin- cipality. The deputation heartily thanked his Lordship for his kind promise of assistance.
TENBY COTTAGE HOSPITAL.
TENBY COTTAGE HOSPITAL. The following subscriptions and donations are acknowledged with thanks:- Mrs E. M. C. Jordan JEO 10 6 G. E. MAINLAND, I Hon. tiec. and Treasurer.
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Since Narberth attained to the dig- nity of publishing a newspaper all its own the editor of the Weekly News is extremely sensitive if a scribbler in any other news sheet dares to criticise anything which takes place in the Nar- berth Union, which according to him comprises 52 parishes. I am afraid he must be rather a greedy man, for he wishes to reserve to himself the sole right of soft soaping all the chapels and their congregations in the 52 parishes, or on the other hand to retain the sole right to sit in judgment on their little weaknesses. # Unhappily, I have fallen foul of the autocrat who guides the destinies of the Narberth Weekly Nelcs, and in this wise. Some three weeks ago I de- scribed what happened to me when I attempted to use the telephone at Nar- berth, and although I have frequently had proof that accounts of my own personal doings amuse the great majo- rity of my readers, I have to admit that they occasionally excite the anger and jealousy of contemporaries with dry-as-dust ideas. A random scribbler who has selected the not-inapt noin-de- plume of Will o' the Wisp," appears, from his outpourings in last week's issue of the Narberth News, to have been hit very badly. In a grand fight of imagination he declares that considerable indignation is felt in the town at the slur cast upon Narberth Post Office by the writer of certain notes in a Tenby newspaper. This individual, having nothing better to write about, regales his readers week after week with descriptions of his own personal doings. It appears that he recently paid Narberth a visit. The staff of the Post Office had not been apprised of his coming, and, con- sequently, went about their duties in the usual way. When he got the use of the telephone of one of the local sub- scribers and rang up the exchange at the Post Office in order to speak through to his place of business at Tenby, the line was engaged and he had to wait an hour." The "Will o' the Wisp" goes on to state that I display my igno- rance in matters telephonic in making a fuss about such a small thing as the delay of an hour in getting through. "Delays of this nature," declares sapient Will o' the Wisp," are quite usual in. all parts of the country at busy times of the day," and proceeds Had the call been from Tenby Tatler' would have had his patience tried quite as severely," etc. Now this is strange, for as a matter of fact I have frequently had occasion to call up Narberth from Tenby, and with one or two rare exceptions I have been put through in less than five minutes, hence my surprise at the delay I experienced in Narberth, which, to add to my amazement, I discover to be nothing unusual! However, as Will o' the Wisp" is apparently honest in his astonishment that I should con- sider a wait of an hour sufficiently im- portant to call attention to in my notes," I am sorry to have upset poor little Narberth, or caused a slur upon the local Post Office management (I wonder if a request from the head- quarters for an explanation of the delay increased the "indignation" in the town) with which, by the way "Will o' the Wisp" appears to be pro- foundly content. I believe that it has taken Narberth more than fourteen years to decide upon a fair ground, so perhaps in ten years' time they will come to the conclusion that a tele- phone call can be made in less than an hour. 1f. As I have often written on previous oc- casions, I relate personal experiences in this column on the chance of amusing my readers, and not because I think that such trivialities can possibly be of any serious interest. I have reason to believe that I do amuse pretty often, but invite my readers to compare my scribbling with some "Double Narberth" extracted from this week's Issue of "Will o' the Wisp's" important newspaper. Referring to a recent bazaar held at Carew Castle, the writer says The whole undertaking was carried through from its inception in the comparatively short period of five months, thus showing what can be accomplished by unanimity of purpose and earnest faithfulness." For pedantic phrasing this will take some beating. "Unani- mity of purpose" and "earnest faith- fulness in combination are able to promote a successful bazaar in the short period of five months! I would recommend the example to our Rector who, I believe, is contemplating the promotion of a similar event. # But worse is to follow. In connec- tion with the disappearance of Mrs Morgan, of Pincheston which the Nar- berth Neics heads "THE CAREW MYS- TERY," its representative unburdens his soul as follows :—"It is pathetic to hear the expressions of sorrow from the lips of neighbours as they talk of the sad event. Mrs Morgan was loved by everyone who knew her, and the relations between herself and her hua- band had at all times been of the most affectionate nature. No lord was more proud of his mansion than was Mr Morgan of his happy Christian home, over which his wife ruled as queen." The man who wrote this has mistaken his vocation. The readers of the Family Herald or BOle Bells would, I fancy, appreciate him more than the Narberth public. Then, to wind up the pathetic allusions to the disappearance of Mrs Morgan, he goes still deeper in- to personal element when he tells us that she was a regular worshipper at Carew Parish Church and a faithful communicant." This is evidently the latest style of journalism, and I hope Narberth is proud of it. Personally I ) think it better to cause amusement to my readers by relating one's personal t) doings than entering into details of this kind. No difference of opinions, no fancy waistcoats, but I loathe such humbug. Last Friday, at mid-day, I was much amused to hear that a current copy of the Narberth TVeekly News in a half- penny wrapper addressed to me person- ally and endorsed With the compli- ments of the telephone operator," was tendered at the office of this paper, but as it was surcharged one penny—(pre- sumably because it only bore a half- penny stamp), which would not frank the newspaper as well as the compli- mentary message)—it was politely re- fused. Evidently the local Post Office officials ferreted out the sender of the precious package, and collected the surcharge from him, for yester- day (Wednesday) morning it turned up again at the Observer Office, this time with an extra penny stamp affixed, but still bearing the message of the telephone operator, who was pain- fully anxious that Will o' the Wisp's remarks should be sure to reach me. No doubt he is satisfied with his expen- diture, and I thank him for the trouble he has taken to ensure my being made acquainted with the notes in question, but may I be allowed to ask him to explain why in addition to keeping me waiting one hour to be put through to Tenby on the telephone, he actually follows up this faux pets by sending me an insufficiently stamped package in defiance with those rules and regula- tions which as a Post Office employe he ought to be the first to know—and observe ? A few days ago while on business bent I discovered how visitors or resi- dents in Tenby might spend a very pleasant afternoon at a trifling cost. Here is the recipe. Take a return ticket to Lamphey at a cost of one shilling. Leave Tenby by the 3.8. p.m. train, and upon arrival at Lamphey take seats in Mr Dawkins's wagonette, which will be waiting outside the station, and drive to Freshwater East at a cost of fourpence. Take tea with .Mrs Griffiths, Portclew Cottage, a charming country lady in her quaint little habitation, then a ramble along the cliffs and beautiful beach until it is time to return to the wagonette, which will catch the 6.10 train at Lamphey, reaching Tenby in good time for dinner. A private conveyance to hold a party of ten or eleven can be secured by sending a postcard to Mr Dawkins, West Hill Farm, Lamphey. < # A nice cup of tea, beautiful fresh eggs, and home-made bread and butter partaken of in Mrs Griffiths's garden overlooking a lovely bay and the Bristol Channel is a novelty one does not often meet with in these days of hustle. Don't go in crowds, please, but little parties will, I am sure, agree with me in thinking that tea and a ramble at Freshwater East is quite a pleasant way of spending an afternoon from Tenby. F. B. M. THE TATLER."
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MASON'S STREET MAP OF TENBY, showing all the streets and public buildings in the town, North and South Sands, etc., should be in the hands of every visitor. Price 2d. To be ob- tained from all local newsagents or at the Obsei ver Office.
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ENTERTAINMENTS ON THE TENBY SANOS. To the Editor of the Tenby Observer. SIR,—As a visitor I notice with a good deal of surprise that there is a absence of anything like entertainment for then children on* the local beaches. This is surely a mista.keu policy on the part of those who are responsible for the conduct of local affairs, and is bound to do Tenby injury, as now-a-days people with families of small child- ren will not visit seaside places unless there are plenty of amusements for thei youngsters. Upon making inquiries, I heard with astonishment that the Corporation have aotually refused to allow pierriots to give performances on the sand, even though, so I am told, a certain sum of money was offered for the privilege. If this if not an extraor- dinary policy for a public body to adopt, then I don't know what else to call it. Again, a simple, harmless Punish and Judy Show was, I hear it freely stated, ordered off the sands, even this trifling amusement being denied the kiddies. Your Town Councillors must either be blind to what are the true interests of Tenby, or Puritani- cal fanatics; and after such remarkable conduct I am not surprised to hear that the present is the worst season which the town has ever known, and that the prospects for August are by no means bright. If under such a regime the town were empty altogether it would- not surprise me; it deserves to be, and how the public can stand by and allow their so-called representatives to damage the prospects of the season in this way is bevond my comprehension. For myself, I am returning from whence I came, but the impression I carry away of Tenby is hardly a complimentary one. Yours, etc., July 20th, 1909. A MANCHESTER VISITOR.
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+ HIGH STREET OBSTRUCTION. To the Editor of the Tenby Observer, SIR,—It having come to my knowledge that a number of Tenby citizens are labouring under the impression that I communicated with the police authorities respecting the alleged obstruction in Higl^treet, I wish through the medium of your papePto make known to all concerned that I have made no representations whatever to the police in the matter. I shall be glad if you will allow me by means of this note to deny a.n unjust imputation and to remove an unwarrantable impression. Faithfully yours, (Mrs) P. PEERLESS. Peerless Hotel, Tenby, July 28th, 1909.
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At Pembroke-Dock Police Court on Saturday, Charles Powell, 'bus driver, who was prosecuted by Inspector Freed, of the Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was fined 10s. and costs for working a horse which was in poor condition and lame on the off hind leg, on the 6th inst. Police Sergeant James Thomas, who is stationed at Narberth, was last week one of the ten lucky premier winners in Tit-Bits "Dittoes" Competition, and was awarded the substantial prize of £25 10s. Id. Sergeant Thomas's ditto was This Week "—" Thames Warlike," a topical and clever allusion to the presence of the British Fleet in the Thames. On Monday evening, the 19th inst., a Gospel Temperance meeting was held in the Presbyte- rian School-room under the auspices of the Star of Tenby Lodge of Good Templars. Miss Fry, of Bristol, delivered an able and instructive Gospel Temperance address, emphasising the importance of women taking their part in the work of rescuing their sisters from the drink evil. The chair was taken by Mrs Peerless, who is always ready to assist in temperance work. The eloquent addresses delivered will leave lasting impressions on those who were present. The meeting was well attended. It. Last Monday evening the Lodge Session of the Star of Tenby Lodge of Good Templars was of a specially interesting character, a distin- guished visitor in the person of Bro. Fred Evans, D. Councillor of the East Glamorgan District Lodge, visiting the Lodge. The Chief Templar invited Bro. Evans to take the chair and preside over the Lodge Session. Among other items during the meeting, an able paper was read by Bro. Evans on the most profitable way of conducting Lodge meetings. He also favoured with a solo. An address of welcome to Bro. Evans was delivered by Bro. B. Lewis. Solos were given by Bros John and Stubbs. The Lodge Session will be held next Wednes- day at eight p.m. »>« Sir Hugh Charles Owen, third Bart., D.L., J.P., of Laurel Cottage, Goodwick, Pembroke- shire, at one time an officer in the 73rd Regi- ment, with which he served at the seige of Monte Video, 1845-6. and in the Kaffir war of 1846-7, who died on the 4th April last, intestate, aged 82 years, son of Sir Hugh Owen Owen, second Bart., M.P. for Pembroke 1836-8 and 1861-1, hon.-colonel Pembroke Artillery, and A.D.C. to the late Queen, left unsettled estate valued for probate at j371 12s. 3d. net, and letters of administration have been granted to his widow, Lady Martha Roberts Owen, of Laurel Cottage, the sureties being Mr George William, of West Street, Fishguard, and Mr Gwynne Austin Roberts, of Bank House, Fish- guard, bank manager. W The Secretary of State for the Colonies has appointed Mr Owen Philipps, M.P., to be Chairman of a committee formed to enquire as to the best method of dealing with distressed Colonial seamen and distressed Colonial or Indian natives left destitute in this country. The committee consists of — Sir Francis Fleming, K.C.M.G., representing the Colonial Omce Mr G. S. Fry, Accountant General of the Board of Trade Mr Howel Thomas, of the Local Government Board Admiral W. F. S. Mann, Chairman of the Shipwrecked Fisher- men and Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society Major-General F. E. A. Chamier, C.B., C.I.E., representing the Strangers' Home for Asiatics. The late Sir Curzon Wyllie, K.C.I.E., C.V.O., of the India Office, had also been nominated a member of the committee. »♦♦ A special train left Waterloo on Saturday morning, conveying a large party who had ac- cepted the invitation of Mr Owen Philipps, M.P. (chairman), and the directors of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, for a short cruise from Southampton to the Needles and Spithead in the company's fine new West Indian inter- colonial mail steamer Berbice, which will leave Southampton next week to take up her position on the company's West Indian route. Amongst those present were the Earl of Harrington, Lord and Lady Gorrel, Lord Ashbourne, Lord and Lady Aberdare, Lord Lawrence, Lord and Lady Pirrie, the Duke de Stackpole, Lord and Lady Herbert Scott, Sir H. Hesketh Bell, Governor of Uganda Sir James Hayes Sadler,' Governor of the Windward Islands Sir Daniel and Lady Morris, Sir Henry and Lady Lucy, Raid Sir Henry Maclean, and the Hon. J. W. Traverner, Agent-General for Victoria.