Haverfordwest and Milford Haven Telegraph and General Weekly Reporter for the Counties of Pembroke Cardigan Carmarthen Glamorgan and the Rest of South Wales

WES LEY AN HOME MISSIONS I ANNUAL SERVICES. The annual services on behalf of the Wesleyan Home Mission were held in the Wesleyan Chapel, in this town, On Sunday last, when the Rev. H. Lowry, Chaplain to lier Majesty's forces at Aldershot, preached two Rermons. There was a moderate attendance in the horning, and the rev. gentleman based an eloquent discourse on the 1.5th Chapter of Acts, the 40th verse, "And Paul chose Silas." "Paul," he said, "had already tried Mark and found him a bruised reed, which the moment he had leaned upon had been found Wanting. He had had opportunities of noting Silas, and he found he was a man of mettle, a man who would not fail in the hour of need, a man who would do and dare anything for his Master." That is the man for me, he had said, and Silas resenting the pair walked together. It was just such men the world was in sore need of. Men of iron, men who had no fear of the powers of society so long as they were true to God. The evening service drew a very large congregation. On this occasion the Rev. Mr Lowry preached from Acts, 1st Chapter, the 13th vorse. "Simon the Zelotese." "Zolotcse," said the rev. gentleman, was another name for zealot, or a Inan full of zeal. It was rather remarkable that we read much about other Simons, but there is nothing recorded of Simon the zealot, though apparently by his designation a man full of zeal yet he seemed to have done nothing Worth recording. He (the speaker) was afraid there Were many zealots to-day, of whom the same could be Said. Christianity had been singularly fortunate in having at all times the pick of intellect, the greatest minds as her adherents, and under them she made good progress. But Christianity also drew some zealots who Were at boiling heat as soon as they were converted, but Who rapidly cooled. Zeal and enthusiasm were no good Without staying power. What was needed was that niejl should be ever at boiling heat. Their enthusiasm and energy often went into useless channels, and was often- times disproportionate to the cause. The press of England devoted a couple columns to expensive telegrams on an Australian cricket match, but they Would hardly devotp a paragraph to the latest great Christian revival, or a Mac Neil Mission. Men and youths would shout themselves hoarse at a football match, but the salvation of a soul brought forth scarce a comment. He urged upon the young men and women of Haverfordwest to become zealots, but zealots who had staying power, and who were ever at boiling heat. On Monday evening the annual public meeting of the Home Mission was held, Mr Morse presiding. There was a fair attendance. The Rev. H. D. Lowry spoke of his work among the soldiers, and was listened to with great attention. The Rev. S. Shrimpton also spoke and pre- sented the report. Among others present was the Rev. F. N. Colborne. Collections were taken at each service in aid of the Mission funds.

TRAVELLING WITHOUT A TICKET. A DEAR RIDE. At the Dungledtly Sessions on Friday last, before Messrs Lewellyn and Bushell-Edward Davies and Esau Davies, of Letterston, were charged with travelling from Letterston to Rosebush (stations on the North Pem- brokeshire and Fishguard Railway) on January 31st last without tickets, and with intent to defraud the company. Mr W. T. S. Tombs prosecuted on behalf of the com- pany. Defendants did not appear when their names Were called, but a letter was read from Edward Davies in which he confessed his guilt on the first charge, and apologised, but denied any attempt to cheat the company. P.C. 35 was called to give evidence of serving the summons. Mr Tombs for the prosecution said the defendants stayed for some time on the platform after the train had gone, and when asked for their tickets, replied that they had been in the station the last half hour, and had not travelled by train. John Williams, guard, deposed to seeing the defend- ants riding in his train. Henry Richards, ticket collector at Rosebush, said he saw the defendants on the platform, and asked them for their tickets, one repled" he had been there half an hour, the other said he had not come by train." The next day he saw Esau, and the defendant smiled at him. By Mr Tombs Esau confessed verbally that he had travelled without a ticket. Mr Tombs said lie would not press the charge too much as the defendants were in very poor circumstances. The bench fined Edward Davies £ 1 and costs, and Esau Davies 10s and costs.

CHARITY ENTERTAINMENT AT NEYLAND. A NOTABLE SUCCESS. To beneht the District Nurse's Fund a grand evening entertamment was given in the Neyland National School, on Wednesday last, before a very large and appreciative audience. The programme was a long, aud unusually attractive one, the first part being a cantata entitled Mildred and Patty," and the second half consisting of songs, dialogues, and drills. The cantata was rendered throughout in excellent style, aud though at no time does the music make any strain upon the singers, yet its simple pretty choruses were suiig in a manner which spoke of very careful and efficient training. The character of Mildred" was ably portrayed by Miss W. Phillips, and Miss E. Hastings made a clever Patty. Miss A. J. Davies was an admirable Santa Claus," while the "Jack Frost," of Miss F. Bruce proved a good impersonation. Miss May Scurlock threw much lite into the character of Sparkle," and Miss F. John matlc a vivacious" Cedar." The several choruses and semi- choruses scattered throughout the cantata were suug by the children of the,Botrd School. Part two opened with a song and drill, "Mirror," by twelve girls, who acquitted themselves admirably; a dialogue entitled Poppy and Daisy" followed, and in this the Misses A. Allen, and W. Wreford shewed much ability. The Triangle Drill" by fifteen girls was well received, as was also the dialogue, A visit to Old Betty," in which Misses B. John and W. Scurlock took part. After the song and drill, "Pinafore," had been successfully per- formed by eight girls, Miss L. Jones sang in rare style, I will sing a pretty song." The song and drill entitled" Star," was loudly applauded, and then came the piece ({<• resistance of part two. This was the dialogue, Half an hour at Dulborough Junction," and was a really clever performance. Miss A. J. Davies displayed much histrionic ability in her impersonation of a waiting room attendant, whilst Miss Enid Hastings, as the "Rich Widow," showed a clear perception of the character. The Three Nieces," were well acted by Misses G. M. Griffiths, F. John, and A. Allen. The performers worked well together, and at the close were vociferously applauded. The Tambourine Song and Drill," by fifteen girls met with a good reception, and a concluding tableaux was carried out with great artistic ability and skilful grouping. The singing of the National Anthem brought a most successful and enjoy- able evening to a, close.

I The Pembrokeshire Election. Addressing an immense crowd from the balcony of the Mariner's Hotel, after the declaration of the poll, Mr Philipps said they had won that day the grandest victory that the Liberals of this County had ever won. (Cheers). His heart was full at the honour they had done him and at the fact that they had given him more votes and a far larger majority than anybody in that County had received before. (Cheers). He would like to thank his workers by name, but he was glad to say that it was impossible, because there had been so many of them. (Cheers). He would only say this, that to all those self-sacrificing men and women who for the last weeks had been devoting the best of their days to work in the Liberal cause he thanked them from the bottom of his heart. (Cheers). As he had said before, he could not venture to pick out their names, but he should like just to say one word of acknowledgment to those Min- isters whose rare devotion had thrown themselves into this contest in the effort to see carried into law the principles they believed to be right and just—(cheers)—and he should like to say a word of kindly acknowledgment to those ladies in Haverfordwest, who, during some days past, had been doing their loyal work-of which little was seen—in the Committee room, which had helped them so much. And he was bound to express their thanks to their friends the Press. He would like to acknowledge the assistance given him by the South TVale. Daily Xews in sending down their old friend Mr W. P. Williams, a Pembrokeshire man, to help them in that Election, and he would like to say a word of acknowledgment of the local Press and of their unwearied and assiduous attention. And lastly but not least he must say a word for their Election Agent, Mr Lewis Davies. (Cheers.) He did not believe if anybody searched the land from end to end they would ever find a better Agent or find one who would work harder in the cause they had at heart. (Cheers). They had shown their opponents something that day. From time to time they were told that Pembrokeshire Liberalism was dead—(laughter)—that the North was going Tory, or that the centre was going Tory, or that the South had gone Tory. (Loud laughter). But after what they had seen that day he wanted to know where was there a part on the Map of Pembroke- shire where a Tory was going to put down his hand and say There is a Tory corner." (Laughter and cheers). They may find such a patch possibly, but it would be such a patch that they could cover with their little finger. (Renewed laughter and cheers). Between then and the next General Election there was work that they could do. Even after all their exertions there were bits of Pem- brokeshire where he bad never been to, and places where no Liberal meeting had ever been held. Between now and the General Election they would go to those places, and good as the result was that day they would give them a better result at the next Election. (Cheers). After an Election it was commonplace for a candidate to sav he hoped all bitterness would be forgotten, but he did not think he need say that that day—(applause)— because he believed, and it was a credit to all interested, this Election in Pembrokeshire was distinct from Elections in most places, by the fact that there had been no personal bitterness on either side. (Cheers). He wanted to say one word. Up till that day he had kept to the rule he had made. From beginning to end of the contest he had never mentioned his opponent's name in public. Now that he had mentioned it he wanted to say this. Mr Hugh Campbell had conducted this Election in a way that would give him nothing to regret, nothing to be ashamed of, or repent when he became an old man. (Cheers). He had fought the Election as far as he was concerned as a gentleman should—(cheers)—and as to his opponents he wanted to say that from end to end of the County personally he had been treated by the Tories from the highest to the lowest with the greatest kindness and consideration. (Cheers). When one met treatment like that, one ought to acknowledge it, anu He uiu bu Ul the freest and frankest manner—(cheers)—and that that was one of the things that made political life tolerable. Sometimes when a candidate was returned he was apt in the exuberance of his spirits to say that he went to Parliament not as the representative of one party but of the whole constituency. There was a sense in which that was true but only a limited sense. He went to Parliament, make no mistake about it, primarily for one thing. He went to represent the sterling Liberal principles—(cheers)—and the friends and the supporters who had sent him there. That he would never forget and would keep it in front of him every day he lived. (Cheers). But so far as things non-political were con- cerned, whenever he could help any man or woman in a personal matter he would assure them that whether that man or woman was Liberal or Tory no matter however they had worked in that Election, as regards personal things he would be the member of the whole constituency. (Cheers). He had no more to say except this-they had fought a great fight, they had bad a great victory and many of them would not be sorry that the battle was over and while they were resting and pre- paring for a new fight and new victories and majorities, for the moment at any rate they could rest and be thankful. (Loud and prolonged cheers). Mr Lewis Davies, the Liberal Agent, next spoke, and met with a very warm reception. lie was iolfowed by Dr. Griffith and Mr Owen Philipps. The latter mentioned that Mrs Wyuford Philipps was unable to be present as she had caught a chill during her campaign in the North. There were calls then for Mr J. Llewellyn Davies who had to respond with a speech after which the crowd dispersed. Mr Campbell also addressed his supporters in the Castle Square. In the evening the new member accompanied by his brother (Mr Owen Philipps), his agent, Mr Lewis Davies and Mr W. P. Williams (the special commissioner of the South Wales Daily News) left by the mail train. There was a large crowd at the Station to see Mr Philipps off and he had to acknowledge the cheers given him by returning thanks from the carriage window. THE NEW MEMBER. I BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. I John W ynford Philipps is a direct descendant ot one of the oldest families in South Wales, being the eldest son of Sir Charles Erasmus Philipps, Twelfth Baronet of Picton. He is a lineal descendant of Cadivor Vawr, Lord of Dyfed, who lived about the eleventh century. Mr Philipps was born in 1860 and will be 38 in May. He was educated at Felstead School, and Keble College, Oxford. In 1888 he married Nora, daughter of the late Isadore Gerstenbergh, of Stocksleigh House, Regent's Park, London, and there are two sons of the marriage aged respectively 8 and 9. He was spending his honeymoon in Algiers in 1888 when he heard of the Mid-Lanark vacancy. He returned immediately and was selected as the Liberal Candidate. It was a three cornered fight; there being an Independant Labour Candidate (Mr Keir Hardie) as well as a Conservative. But in spite of this Mr Philipps managed to retain a seat for the Liberal party by an increased majority. He was returned again at the General Election in 1892. He retired owing to ill health two years later. During his six years Parliamentary experience he was a most regular attendant and took a keen interest in several matters, more particularly, concerning Wales. He resides at Lydstep Haven, and at 21, Queen Ann Gate, London. He is Chairman of the Costa Rica Railway Company, and is also connected with the Directorate of other commercial undertakings in London. He is greatly interested in Agricultural matters and farms his own land at Lydstep. He also takes a great interest in horses, and when in Pembrokeshire he spends most of his time in riding about the country, and never fails to follow the hounds when opportunity serves. It is a very remarkable fact that Mr Wynford Philipps, his father and four brothers are all considerably over (j ft. in height. He is himself the same height as his father, 6ft 3i,i. His youngest brother reaches Gft Gin., Mr Owen Philipps, is Gft 5in, while there are two others slightly above him. Capt. Ivor Philipps, the Member's second brother, has been one of the leading Staff Officers in the present Indian Frontier War.

AFTER THE POLL WAS OVER. ECHOES OF THE FIGHT. SCENES AND INCIDENTS. [BY ONE OF THE CROWD.] High Street, Haverfordwest, does. not impress one as being a place where an d the shouts of conquerors or the wails of the conquered is to be heard. It has not the appearance of a battling ground, it has more the appear- ance of a quiet little street, in a quiet little town, of a quiet people. And yet what fates have been decided there within the precincts of the Shire Hall. How often has the voice of the people chosen its champion and acclaimed him as victor m that hall f How often has many a man ambitious of honour sought, and lost the vote of the electors, and oh, how he has watched and waited anxiously for that little window to open, and the face of the Sheriff to appear and announce that he has won. And what disappointment when he has found himself rejected. But whatever the took of High street may be, there it was that I beard the shouts of war, and saw the results of fight on Wednesday last. A huge crowd had assembled, and for hours had patiently waited the result of the poll. "Benny," a familiar figure, played (r) his concertina, sang pretty tunes, and danced charming dances. A travelling minstrel troupe gave us the comic songs of years ago, and repeated the witty jokes that entertained cur ancestors in the reign of Adam and Eve. Men who had imbibed not wisely, but exceeding well of the cup that inebriates, amused the frivolous and saddened the thoughtful by their foolish- ness. Everybody laughed, sang, joked, or talked politics. Even an old woman who drove her pig through the crowd called for a cheer for the "Blue Genelman," and a dog dressed in red drew forth from a wag the per- tinent query Has Toryism t.one to the dogs?" One and all were in good humour, and were kept so by the frequent entertainments of the artistes mentioned pre- viously. Half-past two was struck from the clock of St. Mary's, and about a second after the window of the hall was opened. Immediately all eyes were upturned, and there was a silence of intense anxiety and suspense, but it was a lull before the storm which followed the fluttering of the blue flag from the window, and the an- nouncement that the Liberal had been returned. The figures could not be heard, but that did not matter, what cared the Rads so long as their man was in, whether it was by fifty or five hundred; what cared the Tories whether it was by one or one thousand that Campbell had been defeated. It was so, and the various sections of the crowd shouted and cheered themselves hoarse in applause or derision. Philipps is in like wildfire it spread through the town, and Liberals went mad with joy, and Tories went mad with disappointment. All one could hear in the streets was Philipps is in," all one could see was Tories wearing saddened looks. When Mr Philipps appeared at ths door he was shouldered, and ctt-ri(,-cllainitl iiioo.,isaut cheering, singing, and applause to the Mariner's Hotel, where he addressed the men who had returned him, thanked them for their votes, and paid the usual compliments, and gave the usual successful can- j didato's testimonial as to the good conduct of the de- i mift. « J.ù",¡U' -& "U -&LVU..iU.l \ii..LU1PWe:U U¡l'l'u.Vu Uv was served in like manner, and carried to the Castle Hotel, where, whilst speaking, he onjoyed a full view of the beautiful ancient Castle Square mud pond. The fathering he addressed wanted nothing in enthusiasm, and his oration on the dead body of the Tory party, like the oration on Cresar s of ancient renown, was punc- tuated with applause. Are they not all honourable men, and Mr Philipps was a honourable man," through- out the light, was the testimony of Mr Campbell. He had been speaking but a couple of minutes when the Telegraph placard was posted in the Square, telling in bold letters of the triumphant return of Mr Wynford Philipps," and the boys were ruslung among the crowd disposing of the papers containing a full account of the poll. Sir Charles Philipps and Mr Rule Ovyen spoke on their bereavement, and urged the electors to change their coats by the next election, advice which from the coolness of its reception I hardly think will be followed. The speakers then retired inside the hotel, doubtless to condole with each other. The crowd kept cheering and shouting until they were tired out, and then there was a rush for the trains and traps. When the figures were announced there had been a tremendous rush for the Post Office. Local journalists, pressmen from far and wide, and partv wire pullers were eager to be the first to wire the news over England, and as a result the run up High Street was the finest run, the best sport ever witnessed. One gentleman offended Tory dog, and the animal full of aristocratic pride walked between that gentleman's legs with a disastrous result, and yet that gentleman represented a Tory paper. Inside the Post Office the scene was intensely animated and the officials were kept hard at it—receiving and dispatching telegrams up to a very late hour. They however worked well, and there is hardly a local wire puller or journalist but would add his testimony to the way the Post Office clerks and telegraphists met the strain that was put upon them. To return to the town. When the meetings broke up, the streets began to grow quiet and only a few intoxicated ones made any noise, and even these soon got out of the way. In a few hours therefore one could hardly tell that a great victory had that day been won, a great defeat suffered, so quiet was everything. But it had been and now all was over.

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BYE-ELECTIONS. j CRICKLADE DIVISION. Lord Emlyn addressed four meetings in Swindon on Saturday night. Regarding the West African trouble his Lordship said we must show France that the British Government had the full support of their people in their policy. He asked for the votes of the electors to strengthen the Government's position. The Chronicle this morning (says the Westminster Ganette of Saturday) gives yet another of those higher considerations upon which the Tories win (or try to) the bye-elections. Here is the last form of appeal to the Cricklade electors to support Lord Emlyn Sir,—Respecting Lord Emlyn, I could say much in his favour as a thorough gentleman. His abilities and prin- ciples are good. He is kind to his tenants, kind to his labourers, and if anyone goes to Golden Grove on errands or business they have a pint of good ale, bread and cheese, and a shilling. He was well liked for Carmarthenshire, and we think him a most suitable gentleman for Wiltshire. Myself and others could say much to Lord Emlyn's credit if required. J. FOICERT, Lord Dynevor's Farm Bailiff. W. REES ) DAVID JONES Tenants under Lord Emlyn. REECE ROLANDS ) VOTE FOR EMLYN. We do not know if excursions are to be organised to Golden Grove, but it must ba admitted that there are many in all parts of the country to whom no more attractive programme could be imagined than A PINT OF Goon ALE BREAD AXD CHEESE A SLIILLINO. We hear a good deal of the futility of programmes I but we are quite sure of the efficacy of the Golden Grove brand.

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY CLUB. SPEECHES BY MR. IDRIS AND GENERAL I LAURIE, M.P. Pembrokeshire men in London celebrated on Saturday evening week their second Bohemiau concert with all the fire and force that usually enliven the County meetings. The occasion attracted a large and full assembly of friends and patrons, especially as it was announced as the club's New Year gathering, whilst never before has the progressive state of the club been more forcibly illus- trated than by the huge assembly who were present. In response to a Press invitation I was an early visitor, and after signing the club address book, had a look round with a few early arrivals. The familiar club banner with its motto, J" Loyal to Pembroke betokened that the evening was fraught with pleasantest recollections to The County men." So far, these County gatherings in the Metropolis have enjoyed a deservedly wide-spread popularity. No effort has ever been spared to make them thoroughy enjoyable, so as to carry out the club's social character. Tickets are never issued except under conditions to ensure this. So the company present has always been composed of devoted friends of the Insti- tution. The meeting to-night has been exceptional in showing how the club has retained its hold on the sympathy of the County men. The gaiety and vivacity were most gratifying. Every one agreed to have passed a delightful evening together and to have given a new impetus to the club's progress. This great throng of Pembrokians in meeting promenaded, sat down, smoked, laughed, and talked at their usual place,—the Holborn's famous Salon-the Council Chamber. The place is elegant and spacious, and is embellished with everything that is pretty and scenic. The stage was shaded with tall palms, whilst the little coloured lamps on the hundred marble tables produced a striking effect with colour. Memories of the first Bohemian must have returned to the minds of many as the fairy palace echoed the merry voices, and peals of laughter that rang out from the assembled company. Everything was lively enough, and as I watched the proceedings and heard, on all sides, the native accent which not even the cracked jaw of Cockneydom can destroy, I admired these Pem- brokians who could on a Saturday night give a concert like I had seen, within the great throbbing heart of London. I congratulate the stewards Messrs J. Mathias, G. E. Brown W. B. Adams, William Evans, H. Walters, L. J. Phillips, P. Mason, W. Edmonds, and J. R. Meyrick, and the hon. secretary T. W. Ormiston upon all their arrangements. Admirable was the idea to have four fancy costumed young ladies to sell the programmes, and to help to swell the club funds by inducing everyone on entering to invest in a programme. The Chairman was Mr T. H. W. Idris, J.P., L.C.C., who has so freely and generously helped to establish Pembrokeshire's London club. He was not long in getting vocal evidence of that racial fire which dominated all, and as the orchestra rose for the overture, _11 :¿'I''>4- .t.1 _L J.' -1" L'L ¿_ all interest was encnmed, in expectation of the turns. Humorous and comic artistes, banjoists and mandolinists, all alike were well received—in fact the artistes made the whole evening to be one of merriment and cheering encores. The talent engaged was entirely from London's concert world. It would be invidious to particularize. The musical director, Mr J. H. Moffat Lloyd, kept things going—he had thirty items to get through, and it neared eleven o'clock as the end of the programme was approached. The long roll of applause which greeted the performers, swelled in volume towards the close, and was well won. The most exciting time, perhaps, was during the speeches of Mr Idris and General Laurie in proposing success to The Pembroke County club." Needless to say, the proposition was carried with a great roar of cheering. It was hurrah to every reference to the grand old County, and it is to the glory of Pembroke- shire men that they never flinch in their loyalty to their native County. The Pembrokeshire tutbein 11 The Land of my Fathers "-sung only too perfervidly and feelingly —closed the great event; and I am looking forward to the next occasion, March 26th, when Lord Emlyn will preside over the annual gathering. '1 he Chairman (Mr Idris), on rising to propose the toast of the evening said :—Ladies and Gentlemen,—The toast of this club is "Loyal to Pembroke," and in obedience to that loyalty, I have to propose to you this evening, Success to the Pembroke County Club." (Cheers.) The object of the club is that we might know each other better. Everyone of us present loves the county from which he comes—(cheers)—and great as is our love for Wales, our love for England and its Govern- ment is none the less. These gatherings have been far more successful since the introduction of ladies, whose presence not only enlarges the meeting but brings a feeling of sociableness and warmth to it. We have now about bwl memoeis 01 tne club, and if we are to judge by the enthusiastic meeting this evening°I it will probably uot be long before we register 5,000. I should like to couple this toast with the name of a gentleman who is well known to you, I refer to General Laurie. He has always advocated Milford Haven to be the bright spot of the world. (Cheers.) We are delighted to see him with us this evening, and I am sure he will do his best in responding to the toast. I have very much pleasure in calling upon General Laurie. The toast was enthusiastically drunk. General Laurie in responding said: Ladies and Gentlemen,—I almost think that the Chairman and I are in regard to the toast, in the wrong place; it seems to me that the Chairman should have been the one to respond to this toast, and that it should have been proposed by someone else. However, lie in his discretion has called upon me to reply to it, and having been a soldier for 45 years, I have, during that time, learned to obey orders, aud so I will do my best to reply. I think there are many amongst us to-night, especially the committee, who would remember the room in which the club's meeting used to be held, near the banks of the silvery Thames in the Strand. To think that the little club of not more than .VI members should have grown to the enormous number of .500, is truly wonderful. I do hope that you, ladies and gentlemen, will bring home to the men of Pembroke who are in London, that the motto, Loyal to Pembroke, is the motto of this club. Press the interests of your county whenever you have a chance it is for that purpose that this club is organised. It is not merely that we may join together—but it is that we may be one for the interests of Pembroke. I think, Mr Chairman, it would have been fitting if under the circumstances, we had sent a letter of congratulation to our President (Lord Emlyn), as it is his birthday. The best tribute you can pay to the club is to promote the prosperity by adding to its numbers the men of Pembroke. You all know that the announced Chairman (J. Wynford Philipps, Esq.), owing to pressing engagements else- where, is unable to be with us to-night, but we have a splendid substitute in Mr I DLLS, and I may tell you this, that there is no one more kind than our Chairman of this evening to Pombrokians who may be coming up to London. Unfortunately we read in the papers of this evening that Earl Cawdor has had a stroke of paralysis, and that the members of the family have been summoned. It is with deep regret that we receive this intelligence, and I think it is only fitting that the club should send a telegram to its president, Lord Emlyn, expressing deep sympathy with the family in the condition of Earl Cawdor, with earnest hopes that his recovery will be speedy. I will ask you now to drink to the health of the chairman of thia evening, Mr rdns, the chtiriii:tii of tliizi -Nfr ldris,

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COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. I THE NOMINATIONS. The nominations of candidates for the forthcoming County Council elections took place yesterday (Tuesday), when the following papers were handed in:— District No. 11, St. Thomas and Furzy Park.-Henry Erasmus Edward Philipps, Picton Castle, gentleman. Nominated by Henry Mathias, seconded by William Hy. George. Ebenezer Davies, Prendergast, glover. Nomi- nated by David Roberts, seconded by Rev. Owen Dean Campbell. i District 12, St. Mary's and St. Martin's.—Morris William Lloyd Owen, Market Street, Haverfordwest, Esquire. Nominated by John James, seconded by R. T. P. Williams. John Llewellyn, Gloucester Terrace, churnmaker. Nominated by William Thomas, seconded by David Phillips. District 13, Prendergast. Edward Marlay Samson, Scotch Wells, Barrister. Nominated by James Ellerslie Bland, seconded by Thomas Henry Thomas. William Thomas Davies, Prendergast, dealer. Nominated by Ebenezer Davies, seconded by William Walker. The Mayor as Returning Officer sits to-day at the Shire Hall at 2 p.m., when any objection will be gone into. UNOPPOSED RETURNS. AmRoTH.-Mr Sackville Herbert Owen, St. Mary's Hill, Tenby, solicitor (Churchman and Conservative.) ST. ISSELL's.-Mr Charles Henry Ranken Vickerman, Hean Castle, Saundersfoot (Churchman and Conserva- tive). MANORBIEB.—Mr Charles William Rees Stokes, War- wick House, Tenby, solicitor (Churchman and Conser- vative). In Begelly Mr Henry Seymour Allen, Creselly, Pembroke (Churchman aud Liberal), re-places a. Liberal member without opposition. In the Llanwrda Division, Fishguard, Mr William Williams (Liberal and Calvinistic Methodist), the retiring member, was also returned unopposed, there being no contest. In the following divisions also there are no contests:— Clydey: Mr Lemuel Jones, Llwynyrhwrdd, farmer (L. and Non ), old member. Kilgerran Mr J. V. Colb), Rhosygilwen (Con. and Ch.), old member. Llanfyrnach: Mr E. Id. James, Pontigafel, Hebron, R.S.O., farmer (L. and Non.), old member. Maen- clochog: The Rev. Wm. Griffiths, Baptist minister (L), old member. St. Dogmell's Mr T. Havard, Penally, old member. Wiston Thomas Llewellyn (Con. and Ch.), old member. un PEMBROKE BOROUGH. The following candidates have been nominated, and are unopposed:—No 33 Division Alderman Samuel Bolt Sketch, J.P., old member. No. 35 Division: Alder- man David Hughes Brown, old member.

STATEMENTS. 1- COUNTY COUNCIL—FINANCIAL I. To the Editor of the Milford, Haven Telegraph." &IR,—I have no doubt many of your readers desire to understand the business of the County Council, and find a difficulty in getting a clear idea of its details. If you think the matter would be of sufficient interest I should be glad to give in your columns some results of a study of this subject, which I have lately occupied myself with, as I have found that the facts to which one must pay attention require collection from sources sufficiently obvious, but not so accessible, as to be easily referred to by anyone who wishes to ascertain them. I assume that everyone who enters on the enquiry will have by him a copy of the Local Government Act, 1888, by which County Councils were established, and will be generally acquainted with the provisions of that Act relating to the functions, powers, and duties of County Councils. A general idea of what County Councils were established for, and ofthe powers they may exercise will not carry us very far, and to get closer to our enquiry we must learn what is actually done, and no method of arriving at the details of any business is more direct or satisfactory than an examination of the accounts of the business. If one really grasps the finance of a County Council one will get a clear idea of the details of its business, and of the relative value and importance of those details. As I intend to show hereafter, a good deal of money merely passes through the Bank Books of the County Council, and is really spent by other authorities, and as to those sums of money the amount is not of much importance in considering the value of the work directly done by the County Council, but setting aside money handed over to other bodies we may I think take it as a working rule that the importance of the County Council work varies directly with the amount of money spent on it. The accounts are published every year in a financial statement of which the form is prescribed by two orders of the Local Government Board, dated respectively the 16th March, and the 19th September, 1892. The first of these orders can be bought for 3d from the Queen's Printers, but I do not think the second order is on sale. A new order amalgamating both of those now in force ought to be published at once and put on sale. The yearly publication of the accounts may be found in the following issues of the local papers FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st March, 1891, in your paper 4th & 11th Nov., 1891. 1892 „ 19th April, 1893. 1893 8th Nov., 1893. i „ 1S9? in ?'?.J?'?M 2IstDec.,t89t. 1895 in your paper 18th March, 1896. 1896 !? ?M. ?')-aM 21 st May, 1897. Other issues of local papers may contain these accounts, but the above are those that I have had an opportunity of seeing. The financial statements are divided into six parts. Of these Part 1. relates to the Exchequer Contribution Account. >» II- 11 County Account. III. Technical and Intermediate Edu- cation Account. 11 IV. Loan Account. V. Police Pension Fund, and 11 Vi. Loan Transactions Statement. The statements end with a summary and auditor's certificate. The important Parts are 1. and II, and the importance of Part I. consists in the largeness of the amount of income received from Local Taxation, rather than in the expenditure of that income. It came as a surprise to me, and I think perhaps it may not be known to many of your readers that comparing the money received by the County Council from Taxation, Part I., with the money received from Rates, Part II., in the seven years, ending 31st March, 1896, the proportion is considerably more than two to one. The figures being- Received in Part I., received from rates, X43,191, auctthe contributions from the Treasury are by no means exhausted by the receipts in Part I., for in Part V., we have during the seven years a further sum of £ 2,281 from Local Taxation account, and for Inter- mediate Education, which is a County matter, a Treasury Grant amounting to £ 1,036 was received before 31st March, 1896; that sum, however does not appear on the County Council Financial Statement. And now that the Agricultural Rates Act, 1896, has come into force, the large excess of the taxation source of income, over the rate source, becomes still larger. Too much stress must not be laid on this comparison, for much of the money received from Taxation merely passes through the accounts of the County Council, and is expended by Boards of Guardians, or Educational Authorities, aud much also is spent on the maintenance of the Police. I I daresay this instalment of my correspondence is sufficient for one issue of your paper, but with your permission I will continue the subject in further letters. Your obedient servant, C. F. EGERTON ALLEN. Tenby. THE MARLOES MUDDLE. SIR, -I shall be glad if you will allow me a small space in your valuable paper to explain to the public why I think the Baptist Chapel was refused to Mr Phillipson for the holding of his concert. Mr Phillipson is evidently very savage over it, and hurls epithets at the poor Baptists scarcely becoming a christian minister. I will take it for granted that the chapel was promised, although that there were "10 to 1 in favour of it, I know to be a huge exaggeration. But after the promise what happened? Mr Phillipson had tickets printed announcing a concert at the Baptist Chapel, Marloes, leaving it to be inferred that the proceeds were for the benefit of the Chapel. If it had been stated on the ticket that the chapel had been kindly lent for the occasion, or that the proceeds were for the benofit of Mr Phillipson, there would have been no trouble. As it was the poor people thought that a vuigar trick was being played upon them, and I am sorry to say I think so too. For the benefit of those of your readers who do not know tli3 circumstances, I may explain that the Baptist Church at Marloes is composed entirely of very poor people, yet they have within the last six or seven years built a handsome new chapel. To get funds for the purpose, the church had to depend mainly on outside help, which, I am told was very generously given, as is proved oy me iac? mm me present debt on the chapel is ess than S100. The orginal cost was about £ 700. Now, as the Baptists of Marloes have held out their hands so often during the last few years, and are likely to do so again shortly, when they make their final effort to extinguish the debt, are they to be blamed for resenting the ticket trick ? I hope this explanation will be read by the Rev. 11. Fytche, of Neyland, who in his letter to the Ilerall asks for one. I asks for one. Yours truly, M. A. S. P.S.—Tickets for the concert were aotually bought under the impression that the proceeds were in reduction of the chapel debt.

PEMBROKE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS. The triennial election took place on Saturday, and the counting took place at the Town Hall, Pembroke, on Mon- day, the result of the poll being declared shortly after 1 o'clock by the Mayor (Mr J. C. Froyne, J.P.) as follows: ELECTED. *Mr John Rowlands (chairman of the pyeseiit Board) 3,085 "'Hev. D. W. Jenkins, St. Mary's 2,359 *Mr T; W. Ormiston 1,681 Mr William Smith. 1,568 *&r John Oweil 1,437 Mr R. Ivemy 1,347 Mr Joseph Richards. 1,339 Rev. Rees Davies, St. Michael's 1,210 *Mr James Logan 919 NO ELECTED. Mr W. T. Norris 643 I *Mr Thomas Brace 522 (tMenAbers of the present Board).

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Occasional Notes. All the Tory papers are trying to explain away Mr Wynford Philipps's huge majority. We are told it was the Fishguard Railway opposition; we are told it was bad Tory organisation we are told it was Liberal mis- representation we are told—but there if I was to repeat all the apologies offered for the defeat, I should ba tailing of the recent election well into the Millenium. None of the explanations, however, "hit the bull's eye." The cause, and the only cause is that Pembrokeshire is solidly Liberal,that even with the best candidate procurable and the most perfect organisation in the world the Tory party must not expect to win for years yet. The odds are too tremendously great against them. Furthermore, the fight occurred at a most awkward time for the Conservatives. The country has grown unanimously hostile to what is the most wretched vacillating foreign policy of modern times, and even the eloquence of a Boscawen failed to reassure the electors of Pembrokeshire that the affairs of the Kingdom were safe in the hands of the present Government. The county besides proving loyal to her old love has shown that the tide is turning, and that from the rank and file of Liberalism will arise the glad cry the flowing tide is with us." ) For very many years there has been an annual flower show in Haverfordwest, and so far as I can judge, it has always been successful. But of late through lack of interest, or some other mysterious cause, no show bas been held, and this year again no steps seems to have been taken. Now I need not reiterate the old, but good arguments iu favour of such a display, but I cannot see why the show should be discontinued. I would there- j fore urge upon those gentlemen who formed the committee in past years to call a meeting, and at once make arrangements for a revival. I feel sure they will be strongly supported both with the funds and exhibits. I wonder how many readers are aware of the curious epitaphs to be seen in some of the churchyards in the district. Very few I imagine, and therefore, those I append may be of interest, and prompt them to search for more. In & Churchyard near Dungleddy we read, Here lies I, and no wonder I'm dead, For the wheel of a waggon went over my head." Whilst another reads: ANN SHORT. A m short 0 Lord of praising Thee, N othing I can do is right, N eedy and naked, poor I be, S hort Lord I am of sight, 1 H ow short I am of love and grace, 0 f everything I'm short. R enew me then I'll follow peace, T hrough good and bad report. A tombstone in a Milford Churchyard contains quite a cry of victory: Hurrah my boys at the Parson's fall. For if he'd lived he'd buried us all." A friend of mine who visited Brecon some time ago, knowing my love for this hobby, gave me these lines from a tombstone there: God be praised, Here lies Mr Dudley, senior, And Jane his wife also, Who whilst living was his superior, But see what death can do. Two of his sons also lie here, One William, t'other Joe, They all of them went in the year 1510 below." But a most humourous, and businesslike epitaph I came across a few days ago near here. It runs: "This øpotjis the sweetest I've seen in my life, For it raises my flowers, and it covers my wife." Visitors to Haverfordwest are told that Castle Square is the principal part of the town the centre where all band performances, public rejoicings, &c., take place. Now if this is so, certainly Castle Square should have a more presentable appearance. I do not say that a lot of money should be spent in decoration and show, but that it should be properly paved with stone, or better stiil wood, and that in the centre a large ornamental lamp should be erected. At the present time the Square is simply a mud pool, and a disgrace to the town, and if some councillor, or if our worthy Mayor would bring the matter forward at a council meeting, he would deserve well of the ratepayers. OBSERVER. I

DISGRACEFUL ASSAULT ON A POLICE CONSTABLE AT HAKIN. On Saturday evening last about eleven o'clock, P.C. Warlow, No. 9, was standing in the Heart of Oak Square, Hakin, when he observed John Evans, a seaman, residing in Point Street, leave the Heart of Oak public- house in a drunken state and making use of filthy language. For some time the constable remonstrated with Evans and begged of him to go home but without avail. The latter then drew off his coat and said he would fight any d- man in Hakin, at the same time striking the constable a blow in the mouth. In the struggle which ensued Evans succeeded in taking the constable's stick from him and with it hit him on the head and face. Warlow ultimately got the prisoner to the ground, but at this moment some of the latter's companions wrested the constable's whistle from him and rendered him unable to raise an alarm. Fortunately some Artillerymen were near at hand and responded to the call for help. Mr James Vaughan, who happened to be the possessor of a constable's whistle, blew it, and this brought P.C.'s Owen and Nicholas on the scene. While conveying the prisoner up Hill Street, Hakin, P.C. Warlow was further assaulted by a fisherman, named George Johnson, who pulled his legs from under him and struck him several blows on the chest. Evans now became most violent and it was found necessary to send for a stretcher in order to convey him to the police-station. After a good deal of further trouble he was ultimately lodged in the cells at 12.15 a.m. On Sunday evening the prisoner was bailed out by two two neighbours to appear at the next monthly petty sessions. On Monday morning a warrant was issued for Johnson's arrest, charging him with assaulting P.C. Warlow in the execution of his duty, which was executed the same afternoon, when he was brought before Dr. Griffith and Mr J. B. Gaskcll, who remanded him on bail to the next petty sessions. Such a disgraceful distur- bance has not been witnessed in Milford for a very long time.

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Dates to be Remembered at I Milford Haven. Notices of events for which printing has been done at the branch office of the Telegraph, can alone appear under this heading, MARCH.—Grand concert in aid of Fisher- men's and Seamen's Reading Room. THURSDAY MARCH 17TH.—Cantata at North Road Chapel. Further particulars shortly. THURSDAY, NIAItClt 17TII.-A grand con- cert will be given at the Masonic Hall on the above date, by the infants of the Milford Board School.

DEATH FROM SUFFOCATION. Mr Herbert Price, coroner, held an inquest at the "Three Lamps Hotel," Pembroke, on February 22nd, on the body of Mary Griffiths, an infant, who was found on the body o L dead in bed on the 20th inst. Thomas Griffiths, a colour sergeant in the South Wales Borderers, stationed at Pembroke, identified the child as his. He deposed that on the night of the 20th he and his wife went to bed at ten o'clock. The ohild was alright then. At two a.m. he woke and she was crying. and his wife was nurtiin,, her. He went to sleep again, but was awakened by his wife nt 4 o'clock, and she told him she thought the baby was dead. The child was lying between them. She was not insured. Br Saunders said he was called in between four and five a.m. on the 21st of February. He made an examination of the child, and found death was due to suffocation. The jury returned a verdict in aooordance with the medical testimony.

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Do You Know? That Mr Wynford Philipps, M.P., took his seat in the House of Commons on Thursday. That he was received with loud cheers from the Opposition benches. That & long slanting bank of mud forms the pavement m the Now Road. j That a proper pavement should be provided. That counting the votes with closed doors was an excellent arrangement. I That the Post Office and telegraphic arrangements were perfect. That the officials deserve the thanks of all local journalists for their promptitude and courtesy. That the prettiest dresses of the season were to be seen at the County Ball. That it is a pity the Marloes Wesleyan v. Baptist con- troversy has caused such ill-feeling. That the Baptists should now apologise, and the two bodies walk once more in peace. That there are other parts in Haverfordwest besides the main streets where policemen are needed. That the high road from St. Thomas Church above the river, should be supplied with a constable. That disturbances and scenes of the lowest immoral order occur there at evening. That there are fifty-five licenced houses in Haverford- west. That this is exclusive of grocers licences. That this is on an average of about 1 to every 120 inhabitants. That this is a remarkably high proportion. That Hazelbeach was particularly lively on election night. That there was a torchlight procession in honour of Mr Wynford Philipps's return. That Dean Howell will preach the funeral service on Canon Foster, at Prendergast, on Sunday. That the council had nothing to say on Tuesday, either about water or sanitation. That Sir Charles Philipps, Bart., asked if they wished to say anything. That our worthy Mayor is evidently interesting himself in these important questions. That our remarks last week anent the behaviour in the streets were discussed at a local meeting. That they were unanimously endorsed. That Capt. Goldschmidt's concert at the Masonic Hall was a great success. That a report will appear next week. That there will be some warm times for the Haver- fordwest Town Council shortly. That the Local Government Board is not dead, but sleepeth. That an adder 1ft. 10 inches in length was killed on Saturday last by Mr W. Williams, Tangier's farm. PERIWINKLE. i

BIRTHS. On the 1.5th inst., at Cardiff, the wife of Lance- Corpl. Pittman, Welsh Depot, of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 12th inst., at St. Jude's Church, Grays Inn Road, London, W.C., by the Rev. Fred. H. Boling- broke, James Ormond John, the Bon Marche, Ilford, to Mary Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Mr B. J. Davies, Queen's Hotel, Haverfordwest. On the 15th inst., at St. John's Church, Pembroke Dock, by the Rev. Silas Phillips, Peter J. Lewis, to Leah, third daughter of the late James Beer, both of Pembroke Dock. On the 22ud inst., at Ebenezer Chapel, in this town, by the Rev. Rhys Williams, Maenclochog, Mr T. H. Llewellyn, Martel, to Martha Louisa, eldest daughter of Mr J. Perkins, Blaenwern, Letterston. DEATHS. On the 15th inst, at Haysford, Camrose, Amy, the beloved wife of Mr Thomas Warlow, aged 55 years. Deeply regretted by all who knew her. On the 12th inst., at 15, Philbeach Gardens, S.W., Christopher Hird Morgan, Bamister at law, eldest 80n of the late Howard Spear Morgan, of Tegfynydd, Carmarthenshire, D.L., aged 40. On the 9th inst., at South Parade, Tenby, Mr Thomas Protheroe, aged 82 years. On the 13th inst., at South Parade, Tenby, Mr George Bevan, blacksmith, aged 63. On the 19th inst., at Hayog Farm, Ambleston, Ann, widow of the late Thomas Ford, aged 76. On the 22nd inst., nt Merlins Hill, Anne, second daughter of the late Mr W. Jeukins, aged 38 years. Deeply regretted.

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APPROACHING EVENTS No announcements unless paid for can appear under the above heading, except those for which printing or advertising is done at the office of this paper. PRENDERGAST MORNING SUNDAY PCHOOL.— A Competitive Meeting in connection with the above will be held at Hill Park Schoolroom, on Good Friday, April 8, consisting of music, literature, prize bag, etc. For programmes, apply to the secretary, Vincent Davies 1 Bridge End Square, Haverfordwest. Albany Sunday School Anniversary will be held on Sunday, March 2ith. Particulars of services will be announced in due time. BKTIIESDA CHURCH.—Rev Arthur Mursell, of London, will deliver a lecture on Dr Nansen," at the above place of worship, on March 22nd. SAHDIS BAPTIST CHAPEL.—A subscription Tea, in aid of the Building Fund, will be given at the above place on Wednesday. March 9th, (and not on the 2nd ItS previously announced), by the Rev. E. and Mrs Lawrence. EBENEZER CHAPEL.—A lecture will be ielivered on March 17th next, by the Rev. R. R. Roberts, B.A., Aberdare, subject, ^Esop's Fables." WESLEYAN BAND OF HOPE.—The annual entertainment in connection with the above, will take place on Thursday, March 31st. ALBANY BAND OF flopE.-The annual meeting of the above Band of Hope will be held in the Albany Chapel, March 24th, 1898, when a most attractive service of song will be rendered by the children, entitled John Tregenoweth—His Mark," (by the Rev. Mark Guy Pearse), illustrated by striking lantern slides. Admission 3d. each. Doors open at 7 p.m. BRTHBSDA (',au itoll. -Tlio annual Tea and Entertainment will take place on Thursday March 3rd.

A MUSCULAR WIFE. I Great amusement was afforded at the Marylebone Court on Saturday by an ecpentric and voluble elderly woman who sought Mr Plowdcn's advice respecting her husband. Mr Plowden: What is the matter with him ? Applicant: Oh, he comes .times, and he's almost obstreperous. Mr Plowden Almost, not quite. And he's quite unbearable. Mr Plowden: Quite unbearable and almost obstrep- erous. (Laughter.) Well, it's just this. I'm nfeefd of him 'cause he breaks up the furniture and threatens to set fire to the house. Last week he puts lighted paper under the bed and puts the clothes in the fire. Mr Plowden: What next ? Why, I calls in a bobby to reject him out from doing more violence, and he hup with a poker and tongs to knock me brains out. (Great laughter.) Then I wil- fully rushed at him to pertect meself, and I threw him down as I might just there in that corner. (More laugh- ter.) Mr Plowden What, poker and tongs and all ? I took the tongs from him and locked him in a room &nd left him there, and there I stood by the door over three-quarters of an hour, and they all cried shame. Then I unlocks it and says, Sir, are you better y (Great laughter.) '.uu Mr Plowden: That was after you naa jumpea upon him? I didn't do nothing of the kind. (Laughter.) He hadn't the slightest mark, and I only put him down and took the tongs and poker from him. Mr Plowden: Yes; he was a naughty boy, wasn't he ? (Great laughter.) And what do you want now ? To know what you're going to do with him. Mr Plowden: You yourself have disarmed him and locked him up. No, I ain't. (Laughter.) Mr Plowdeu Well, you locked him in. But he came out on his own very well again. What am I to do with him ? 0 Mr Plowden Just do as you did before-disarm him and lock him in. (More laughter).—But I can't. Mr Plowden: But you have. Applicant (indignantly and with emphasis) Then I'll have to use rough violence. Mr Plowdon No, don't harm him. Applicant (vehemently) Well, if you don't give it him I'll do it, s'elp me bob. (Great laughter). Mr Plowden: Do what r—Why, give him rough violence. (Excidedly banging the witness-box) I will. You give me no authority; but I will, I will by meself. By Jove I will; so take that. And saying this the applicant stamped her foot and hurriedly left the Court.

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f CARMARTHEN OFFICIAL'S ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES. At a special meeting of the Carmarthen Town Council on Monday, the Mayor (Mr H. Brunei White) presiding the resignation of the borough surveyor (Mr J. Morgan) was accepted. The Finance Committee presented aa exhaustive report, in which four charges were being dealt with, alleged irregularities being pointed out in the pay-sheets for January last. Alderman C. W. Jonea said they ought rot to forget that the surveyor had been a faithful servant for 11 years, and that duiing the whole of that time until now not a single charge had been brought against him.—The surveyor assured him that he was perfectly innocent of .any charge brought against him.—The Town Clerk (Mr a R. M. Thomas) remarked that in one case concern- ing a man named Evan Evans, the man had been to his office and made a statement which bore out the testimony of the surveyor that the money (alleged not to have been paid) had been paid partly at the office and partly at Evans house, because a portion of it had to be drawn, from the bank.—The Town Clerk also said the surveyor had informed him that he was too ill to give a full ex- planation at the committee meeting. Alderman A. B. Rogers: What amount is there in dispute P-The Mayor: I think that is immaterial. It i« 21a.—• The Council decided to advertise for a qualified surveyor and market inspector at a, salary of £ 180 a. year, and for a sanitary inspector with a Local Government Board certificate at a salary of 1;80 a year.

EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE OF ARSON. "FRIGHTENING" A WOMAN. At West Ham Police-court yesterday William James Gibbons, 39, a labourer, of 48, Marten-road, Customs House, was charged before Mr Ernest Baggallay with unlawfully and maliciously setting fire to the dwelling- house .18, Marten-road, Custom House, n.nd thereby endangering the life of Annie Carvell and six other persons.—Mr J. King prosecuted. Annie Carvell, a married woman, said she had been living with the prisoner five or six years. At half-past one o'clock on Sunday afternoon, when the prisoner came home, witness was in bed, and her son, George Henry. was in the room. Prisoner said I'll give you ten minutes to get up," and witness answered Yes, I'll get up, mate, when I am ready." He then went to the coal box, and taking out a bottle ef paraffiu oil, he began to pour some of the oil on the floor under the bed. Then he took a match out of his pocket and set alight to the oil. He again went to the coal box, took out a sheet of paper, lit it, and put it also under the bed. The bed caught fire, and witness jumped out. Her son went to the door, but the prisoner pulled out a knife, and said You'll all be burnt here. I am going to destroy you as well as your house." Assistance arrived, and the fire was put out, but the bed and mat- tress and other articles were burnt. Witness added that the prisoner had been drinking all the day, but she was solemnly sober." George Carvell, a youth of about 19, said he was in the front room when the prisoner came in. Prisoner asked witness's mother to get up, but she would not. He then sprinkled the oil under the bed and set light to it. He then stood at the door with a knife in his hand, and would not let witness put out the fire or leave the room. But witness got a poker, hit prisoner on the head with it, and then got from the room and sent for the police. Constable Parker, 719 K, said he arrested prisoner at about four o'clock, and on the way to the station Gibbons said,, I went home and found her drunk in bed. I threw half a pint of Paraffin under the bed, and theft set light to it." Hs had a poker, and producing it, he said Her sou struck me twice over the head with it." He added I did not intend to burn her. I only wanted to frighten her." The prisoner, who said his wife was always drinking, was committed for trial.

A DRAMATIC WEDDING EVE. BREACH OF PROMISE. £1,500 DAMAGES. On Monday, at the Under Sheriff's Court, at Bristol, a jury sat to assess damages for breach of promise of marriage, the piaintiff being Henrietta Matilda Finch, aged 23, an attractive looking daughter of a retired brewer, of Exeter, and defendant being Harold Yorke Goldsmid, whose address was returned as at the Hotel Metropole, London, but who lives at 5, Rue Fronohet, Paris. Plaintiff claimed £5,000 damages. Lord Coleridge related an extraordinary story in ex- plaining the case for the plaintiff. Defendant, who wu in a large way of business in Paris, wrote very affec- tionate letters to "his darling Hettis," and seven weeks before the proposed marriage he inquired by letter, Have you received that blessed rinp; r" His prospec- tive income was put down at from X900 to £1,000 a year. Last Christmas he went to Exeter for the wedding, which was fixed for December 29th, his mother aud other friends joining him later, and stopping at a London Hotel. On the eve of the wedding Mrs Gold- smid appeared to be in a distracted condition and said a woman had appeared on the scene, a woman who, she liiuted, had had some claims or thought she had some claims on her son. Her story was that this woman had appeared with a pistol and had threatened that if-this marriage were carried into effect on the following day she would attend the wedding, and, it is suggested, shoot either the bride or bride-groom, or both. Mrs Goldsmid begged plaintiff's brother nottoriskthe tragedy that might occur if, in spite of this warning, the marriage was not postponed, and further she reported the sudden death of her brother. Horror was piled upon horror. The story was not implicitly believed, and a watch was kept. Defendant and his mother were traced on their leaving Exeter next morning to Hotel Metropole, and defendant was served with a writ just before leaving England. The plaintiff stated that invitations were issued for the wedding and a trousseau was provided, At the time she believed the story of the threatened murder. When she was previously engaged defendant wrote, Hettie dar- ling, it is too dreadful. I am sure you care for me, and God knows I love you now above everything in the world. I love you madly now and I cannot live without you." Plaintiff's brother stated that wheu he found defendant at the Hotel Motropole defendant cried and knelt on the floor. The Jury awarded the plaintiff £1500 damages.

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Jt en ie 11)S of IiLitifts. A NEW TRADB JOURXAL.—Newspaper men are well catered for iu the new weekly journal which has appeared to advance their interests. "The Newspaper Owner and ;\bnacr is a nicely got up paper, ?nr crammed with reliable and useful information, and inter- esting articles. The story of the late George Augustus Sala's first and last MSS. as told by his widow in the Windsor Magaxine" is reprinted and possesses apathetic interest for all journalists. We heartily welcome the new paper, and believe a future of useful service is before it. The Press Association says:-Ifr Wooton Isaacson, M.P. for the Tower Hamlets Division of Stepney, died on Tuesday evening. Mr Isaacson was suffering from a relapse following on an attack of mfhHmza., combined with congestion of the lungs. Mr Isaacson was a Conservative in politics, and his death creates a Parliamentary vacancy. His majority at the last election over Mr W. H. Dickenson was 472. Another extraordinary scene was witnessed at Lancaster on Friday afternoon when the good s of five Nonconformists at Morecomb, Lancaster, seized for the vicar's tithe, were offered for sale. No genuine bids were nmdo save in one lot, whicfc was bought in. An auti-tithe meetiug was htld in the street prior to the sale, and the action of those responsible for the disti ess was condemned.

I "A LESSON TO CYCLISTS." FATAL CASE OF OVER-EXERTION. On Mon.tayatternoon, at the King's Head, Mr G. E. Hilleary, the est Ham Coroner, held an inquiry con. cerniug the death of William Msu-lin Whittell, aged 48 years, a builder, lately reading at 22, Idmiston-road, Forest Gate. Miss Rose Scott, residing at 70, Devon sliire- road Wanstcad Slip, deposed that 011 Thursday afternoon last she was walking through Blake Hall-road, when sho I saw the deceased 011 the opposite side holding his bicycle. He seemed shaky, and was staggering, and hy his clothing appeared to have had a fall. He seemed to be attempting to wheel the machine into the middle of the roadway. Directly witness passed she heard a crash, and on turning round saw the bicycle on the ground and deceased lying on top of it. A gentleman picked him up and placed him against the fence. Police-constable Barton, LIS J, said the deceased was unable to give his name or address. By the advice of a medical man the deceased wa.s conveyed in the ambulance to the W cst Ham Hospital. Dr. James Oliphant Goldie, house surgeon at the hos- pital, deposed that deceased was quite unconscious when brought in, and (lied at eleven o'clock the same night. The post mortem examination revealed that death was due to extensive cerebral bemorraghe caused by extreme muscular exertion. The Coroner It was not the result of a fall ? The Doctor: No; but it caused the fall. The Coroner: This is a lesson to cyclists not to over- exert themselves. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence.

HIGH WATER AT HAVERFORDWEST. DAY. | DATE. MORN. EVBX. D>Y'J D'TBJ:J-==- Wednesday .Feb.23 ..I 8.19 8.35 Thursday j >, '^4 8.52 9.9 Friday „ 2o 9.23 9.40 Saturday '26 9.56 10.13 Sunday 27 10.28 10.46 Monday „ 28 11.6 11.31 Tuesday jMar, 1 noon Wednesday j „ 2 12.34 1.15 Lowest tides March 1st.

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