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

LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. "THE SIGN OF THE CROSS."—Mr Wilson Barrett's great play "The Sign of the Cross," will be given in the Masonic Hall, in this town, on Saturday and Monday, September 24 and 26. For particulars as to prices, &c., see advt. HAVERFORDWEST SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES. —These Classes will re-open on September 26th, and will be held thoroughout Session 1898-99 as follows :— Mondays, 7.30 to 8.30 Wednesdays, 2.1,5 to 1.15, and 6 to 8.30; and Fridays 6 to 8.30. "THE RESCUE OF THE WAIF." This is a well got up booklet descriptive of the great philanthropic work carried on under the direction of Dr Barnardo. There are some capital illustrations, which give at a glance some idea of the admirable work accomplished. Copies may be had from Mr Ll. Brigstocke. THE FAIR.—There was a medium fair on Tuesday. A moderate supply of horses. Good cart horses sold for E35, colts fetched from X 4 to .£9, and cobs from 112 to £15. A good supply of cattle, but not many buyers. Two-year-oldssoldfrom £ llto £ 12, and yearlings from j66 to X9. There was a small supply of lambs, but these brought good prices, about 6 d per lb. There were plenty of two-year-old sheep, and these sold fairly well. DEATH OF MR PHILIP MATHIAS. We regret to record the death of this gentleman, which occurred on Friday last, after a short illness from heart disease, at Camrose Farm. Deceased had made an envi- able reputation as a first-class farmer, was held in high esteem throughout the county, was for many years a Guardian for Camrose on the Haverfordwest Board, and was a staunch and generous supporter of ;the Congrega- tional Church, his upright life having many admirers. Deceased was 71 years of age, and leaves five sons and two daughters. The funeral took place on Monday at Camrose Church, the Vicar officiating. There was a large gathering at the sad ceremony of many who had known deceased, and appreciated his good works and excellent qualities. HARVEST FESTIVAL AT THE TABERNACLE.— Services to celebrate the safe in-gathering of the harvest were held in this place of worship on Sunday. Sermons were preached in the morning and evening by the pastor, the Rev. F. N. Colborne, to large congregations, there being a crowded attendance in the evening. In the afternoon Mr Colborne delivered an appropriate address to the children. The rostrum was very prettily decorated with fruit, flowers, and vegetables, and other portions of the chapel bore evidence of the taste and skill of an energetic band of decorators. During the afternoon and evening services Miss Bessie Jones very sweetly rendered a solo, and the choir, under the leadership of Mr Walker, an appropriate anthem at the evening service. The collections, which were liberal, were on behalf of the Infirmary. DEATH OF MR. GEORGE H. WRAY. We copy the following from the Montreal Daily Star of August 31 :—" Mr George H. Wray, proprietor of the Bodega Restaurant, on Notre Dame Street, died suddenly this morning at eight o'clock, in the General Hospital. The deceased was enjoying the best of health and was engaged all day yesterday attending to his usual duties in the restaurant. Last evening, in company with his eldest son, Mr Wray was engaged bottling some wine in the rear of his establishment. He had just finished and was wasting his hands when he complained of a pain in the heart. His son turning, noticed that his father was tottering, and only reached him in time to prevent him falling to the floor. The stricken man seemed to be in great pain and was immediately removed to the General Hospital, where, despite the best medical attendance, he passed away at eight o'clock this morning. The physicians assign the cause of death to a clot of blood upon the heart, but it is likely that an autopsy will be held. Mrs Wray and family have been living at St. Rose during the summer months, and only learned of the sad occurrence this morning. The deceased was largely known among the business men of Montreal, many of whom lunched daily in his restaurant." The funeral took place on the 3rd September, and was very largely attended. The chief mourners were Messrs Claremont, Frederick, and Ernest Wray, sons of the deceased. A large number of Freemasons were also present, of which der Mr Wray was a prominent nieml)er.- [ilfi-s Wray ts a, daughter of the late Mr Ebenezcr Gibbon, of the Gas Works, Haverfordwest.—ED. of T. j WESLEY AN RECOGNITION SERVICE. On Thursday night there was a meeting in the Wesleyan Chapel, the occasion being the jepcH/iiiUon of the Rev. J. A. Turner, as the minister for the Milfprd Haven District. Mr Ll. Brigstocke, Market Street, presided, Lj,I<1 terrJ were also on the platform Het's. S. Shrimpton, 0. D. fJilJDpbell, F. N. Colborne, J. Michael* W. Harries, Pembroke Dock.—The Rev. Mr Turner spoke at groat length on. the itinerancy system. He considered it the first systeqi GI Church policy ever adopted. Jesus Christ was the greatest itinerant preacher that ever lived. There was something significant in the fact that our Lord did all his work in three years. The rev. gentle- man referred to other apostles and divines whom ho considered as great itinerant preachers. It was the itinerant system which had made the Methodist Church what it was. The Bishop of Durham suggested the starting oi a class of itinerant preachers for his own diocese. He (Mr Turner) was there as an itinerant preacher and if at (yonie future time, he should seem to go too far in anything, they should remember what Dr. Clifford said The man who never makes mistakes never makes anything." tt he should get any idea into his head and seem excited tn it, he hoped they would not pour cold water on him too soop. Jfcthing could ever be done without enthu- siasm. It had been said that circuits made ministers, but it was equally true that ministers made circuits. He was glad to see the ministers of the sister churches present that evening, and if lie bad said more than he ought in defending his own church polity, they must !<10" upon him a8. being very inexperienced. They a}l ureaehe4 on their systems. But when they got up lgher, the difference would seem as nothing, and what they had been unanimous upon would be everything. —The other ministers spoke and heartily welcomed Mr Turner amongst them.

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Haverfordwest Petty Sessions. Monday.—Before the Mayor (Sir Charles Philipps, Bart), Messrs T. James, T. L. James, and H. E. E Philipps. DISORDER AT PRENDERGAST. John Mos3, junior, Elizabeth Moss, William Evans, and Frances Davies, none of whom appeared, were charged with being drunk and disorderly at Prendergast on the 3rd inst. P.C. Cousins stated that at ten minutes past eleven on the 3rd inst. John Moss was fighting with William Evans at Prendergast. A large crowd gathered, and they were fighting for about an hour before they could dismiss the crowd. Moss was put into his house but he came out again, and had to be put in a second time. Elizabeth Moss was the ringleader of the lot. She was drunk, and he had to put her in the house three times, and then someone who was inside keyed the door. William Evans ran away. Both Evans and Moss were drunk. P.S. Phillips deposed that about 12 p.m. they had dis- persed the crowd of about 200 people when Mrs Frances Davies came down from Prendergast with her sleeves turned up, and wanted to fight her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Moss. Her husband then came down with a big stick in his hand to assist her. She was drunk and made use of obscene language which was very bad. The Mayor, on being handed a copy of the language, said it was very horrid. Supt. Francis said this disorder was going on nearly every week, and he was obliged to send two officers there to keep order. Moss, senior, was a lamplighter, and nearly every Saturday evening he had to come and ask for a policeman to take him home to protect him from his own family. In answer to the Mayor, Supt. Francis said the defen- dant Moss had been convicted twice this year for being drunk and disorderly the mother had been bound over to keep the peace; the last conviction against Evans was in September, 1896; this was the first appearance of Frances Davies. The Mayor said the magistrates were determined to get rid of that disorderly and disgraceful conduct in Prendergast. John Moss and William Evans would each be fined 10s and costs, Mrs Moss 2s 6d without costs, and Mrs Davies 2s Gd without costs. BAD LANGUAGE BY WOMEN. Elizabeth Hughes, who did not appear, was charged with using obscene language on Merlin's Bridge on the 3rd inst. P.C. Davies proved the case, and said she wanted to fight another woman. Supt. Francis said this was defendant's first offence. The Mayor said it was a very serious thing women using bad language about the town. They seemed to have a case every time the court sat. Supt. Francis I receive plenty of complaints about it. This is the only way I can put it down. Supt. the on? y Quite right too. It is very sad that we should have cases of this kind at almost every court. Defendant will be fined 2s 6d without costs, but if she appears again on a similar summons she will be dealt with much more severely. ABSENTEE DEFENDANTS. The Mayor commented upon the absence of defendants that morning. He really thought those people who were summoned ought to appear. They were not treating the court with respect. Mr T. L. James said he thought it was a sense of shame which kept them from attending. The Mayor I think it ought to be known that people who are summoned to Court ought to attend. It certainly will not go in their favpur when they do not appear. AMUSING NEIGHBOURS' QUARREL. j Alice Davies was charged with assaulting Richard Harries, a billposter, of St. Thomas Green on August 2.)th. Mr W. Davies George prosecuted. He said it was a case arising unfortunately out of a quarrel between two neighbours, a quarrel of long standing which had been before the court before. Complainant on this occasion asked defendant to turn the water off at her tap (which was lower than his own and he did not get a supply as soon as she did on this account) so that it could run to his own. She was at that time baling water into a cask for storage with a tin, and instead of com- plying with his request she threw water over the com- plainant from the vessel she had in her hand. Complainant gave evidence bearing out this statement. He said to defendant Please Mrs Davies, allow me to have a drop of water to-day, because I want it very particular." He had been without water several days, and yet he paid for it. She answered, Before thou shalt have it I will throw it about thee," and threw three doses over him as quickly as she could. (Laughter). He then told her" You shall certainly have to pay for this; I pay for my water, and water I must have." Defendant: He had his hand in my face three times before I threw the water. Complainant: I did not, her back was towards me. The Magistrate's Clerk Did you raise your hand ? Complainant: I did not. I am not a pugilist at all. I am far above that. (Laughter). Defendant said complainant came to the railings, for- bade her to take any more water, and put his fist in her face. He provoked her to throw the water by giving her his impudence all the time. The Mayor: It is quite time we had an improved water supply if we are to have cases of this sort. George Davies, husband of the last defendant, was then charged with using obscene language to the complainant in the last case, on the oth inst. Complainant said he had swept the front of his door, and it was dirtied again by one of defendant's fowls-a hen. (Laughter.) He mentioned the matter to defen- dant's wife, and to defendant later on, whom he told that he had been to the inspector of nuisances. Defen- dant then said It's a d-good job thou art so near home if thou wilt only come off the d--kerb I'll soon show thee who thou art." Such language was unbe- comiug to him. The Mayor This was all over this hen ? Complainant: It's a nuisance, sir. Defendant said complainant bullied him first. He never insulted him at all. Complainant called him everything, and had been regularly at him since he summoned him before. William James, who was passing at the time, said the language complained of was made use of by someone near and not the defendant, who told complainant to leave him alone, as he had not spoken to him for twelve months. The Mayor said they considered the assault technical and trivial. They hoped they would in the future live happily and comfortably together, and that they would have no more cases of that kind. They would fine Mrs Davies bd without costs, and the case against George Davies would be dismissed. AN EJECTMENT ORDER. I On the application of Mrs Emma Mary Ann Summers, an ejectment order was made against John Glass, from a tenement at Skerryscaut, the rent of which was Is 6!d per week. It was stated that defendant, who did not appear, had lived in the house for a long time without paying rent, and had declined to quit when served with the proper notice. SEQUEL TO SUNDAY TRADING. Thomas Smith, Arthur Rees, Frederick Dennis, John Goodndge Reid, and George Phillips, were charged with aiding and abetting Robert Butler Thomas to keep open his licensed premises for the sale of intoxicating liquor on Sunday, August 21st. Mr W. J. Jones appeared for all the defendants. The Mayor and Mr H. E. E. Philipps did not adjudi- cate in this case. P.C. Davies repeated the evidence given at the last court, when the landlord was fined, and in cross-exami- nation by Mr Jones, said the other constable and himself were concealed in the upper room of the old mill. They had a view of the front door of the Mill Inn and also the Mill Lane. It was the upper window of all in the Mill. There were two windows in the room. He could see within a yard of the doorway leading from the garden to the Mill Lane. Neither of the windows were open. He saw Tom Smith coming from the door. If he had put his head out he could have seen the door, but he did not do that. He saw nothing pass in the shape of coin. The front door of the Mill Inn was closed except when opened by some of the inmates of the house. He saw the jar carried out from the doorway. It was a two-gallon jar in his opinion. The Magistrates' Clerk Seven pints Mr Thomas said he put into it. Witness, in further cross-examination, said he came to the conclusion that it was more than a gallon jar. He examined the jar, but he did not see two gallons stamped upon it. He saw the defendants comfortable in Scotch- wells. He did not taste the beer as the smell was quite sufficient. There was a good strong smell with it. The defendants remained there and finished it as far as he knew. There was no attempt to run away. He did not think they were glad to see him. That was the only thing he saw there that day. He had been informed that the garden was not part of the licensed premises. By Supt. Francis There was a white cloth round the jar, and it was tied round about the neck. P.C. Llewellin corroborated the evidence of P C Davies. Cross-examined by Mr Jones They were both at one window, which was large enough for both of them to see out at the same time. P.C. Davies went to the lane window, and he watched Mrs Thomas and the two girls going back to the house. The jar looked like a two gallon jar, but it was not a gallon jar. Mr Jones As a matter of fact it was a gallon jar Supt. Francis It docs not matter if it was a gallon or a barrel. Mr Jones No; but we want to get the evidence clear. Par the defence, Mr Jones was proceeding to read a case to slioiy that there was no evidence against the defendants, when Supt. Francis asked Is that not going back to the conviction of the landlord ? The Magistrates' Clerk said Mr Jones had the right as it was a re-hearing of a fresh charge. 0 Mr Jones said defendants were not bound by the con- viction of the landlord. He then contended that as it had not been suggested that the door was open or ajar, or that anybody was ready to open it on being tapped thele was no case for him to answer. There was no evidence that anyone was seen on the premises, or that anyone was seen coming out of the premises. There hq,d not been even a suggestion of a sale. He contended that as the cage now stood they had really no case to answer at all. Mr T. James: We would like to hear the whole of the evidence. Mr J ones asked for a note to be taken of the point he had raised, which was granted, and then argued on the evidence. He said the 'jar was handed to defendant Smith on Saturday night. There would be positive evidence of this, and that he offered against the flimsy testimony and vague suspicions of the prosecution. If defendants had been charged with aiding and abetting in the selling they would have had a complete answer. Seven pints were put i 4 gallon jar, and it was arranged for on the Saturday night. It yat, handed qver to Tom Smith, who wrapped it m his own cloth and put it in the garden for Sunday drinking. That was all right as the sale was completed on the Saturday night. Assuming that the handing out had been from the licensed premises on the Sunday if it had been given to them there would have been no offence in the meaning of the Act. There was nothing iu the world to prevent any landlord or landlady dispensing their hospitality 04 the Sunday. The door was shjit, was not kppt open, was not a jai-, auq there was no evidence that a single party went and tapped that door on that particular Sunday. Mr and Mrs Thomas were away in the country all day, and the house was shpt. The house never was open. It was admitted by the prosecution that the door was shut. That was the gist of the whole thing, and was on all fours with the case he had just read to them. Thomas Smith stated that on the Saturday night he was in the Mill Inn and was handed a gallon jar of beer. He took it and put it near the middle door of the garden. His own cloth was round the jar, and he put it round himself. He put the beer there for the purpose of drinking on the Sunday, and he covered it over with potato stalks. Mr and Mrs Thomas had been in the garden before, but they did not know what was there. When she was told Mrs Thomas opened the garden door and handed the jar to them. The jar of beer was a gift for quelling a disturbance the previous night in the house. He handed the jar to Rees to carry. He got a small glass from which to drink the beer from a cottage on the hill. Not one of them was on the licensed premises, and no money passed between them. The only time they approached Mrs Thomas was when they went to get the beer out of the garden. Mr T. James Was that the same jar that you put in the garden ? Witness: Yes, I know it was by the cloth. Cross-examined by Mr Francis, witness said he had been convicted twice previously for Sunday drinking. He was in the court when the case was heard against Mr Thomas, but did not give evidence because he was not asked. He wished he had had the chance. He came to the court for that purpose. He went to the Mill Inn about 9.45 on Saturday night. That was after the row. Mr and Mrs Thomas put the beer in the jar, which was on the counter when he went in. His wife washed for the Mill Inn, and the cloth he took from the clothes basket, where it had been used to cover the clothes. He put the jar in the garden after ten o'clock. None of his friends knew where the jar was until he told them on the Sunday morning. The Magistrates' Clerk: Why did you not take the jar home r Witness: Because I gets into a row with the missus, who snaps at me. (Laughter). r rederick Dennis deposed to the row at the Mill Inn, and said he invited Phillips to participate in the beer on the Sunday morning. No money passed at all and they were not in the Mill Inn. Supt. Francis cross-examined witness: He knew better than be on licensed premises on a Sunday, and had never partaken of any drink from the Mill Inn on a Sunday. He had been twice convicted before for Sunday drinking, but one was a lie sworn on him by Quack, Quack." (Laughter). He thought the jar was in Smith's house. George Phillips said he was asked to join in the jar. They had one glass of beer each before the constables came, and they finished it after the constables went. If there had been forty constables coming up they would not have shifted, because they were not breaking the law. That was all he knew about it. John Reed said he did not see the jar made up in the bar and could not say where it was taken to. In reply to the Magistrates' Clerk, witness said Smith had the jar in his arm, but the cloth was not round it then, that was in the bar. Witness Smith, recalled, said he carried the jar into the garden on the Saturday night. He told Mrs Thomas next morning when he saw her dressed to go away, or he thought he would lose it. (Laughter). He did not tell Mr Thomas the jar was in the garden. The Bench retired for twenty minutes, and on their return, said they considered the case proved. Each defendant would be lined 2s. 6d. without costs.

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Liberal Supper at Milford. I ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING. I STIRRING SPEECH BY MR. TERRELL, Q.C. PROPOSED LIBERAL CLUB. I On Thursday evening about 150 Liberals resident in Milford had supper together in the Lord Nelson Hotel for the purpose of meeting Mr T. Terrell, Q.C., and hearing his views on the political questions of the day, with a view to his adoption as the Liberal candidate for the Boroughs. The proceedings throughout were most enthusiastic. After dinner, which was served in excellent style, the chairman (Dr. Griffith) proposed The Queen, and the rest of the Royal Family," alluding to the loyalty of Milford, and the time of their rejoicings at the Jubilee. They all rejoiced to see that—although perhaps he would have got well sooner if he had been in attendance- (laughter and applause)—that the Prince was now able to walk about, and attend to his numerous duties, for there was no working man who worked harder than their Prince. (Applause). The toast having been loyalty honoured, Mr J. Ll. Davies, in proposing The Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces said no one admired them more than he did, particularly the noble manner in which the Army had behaved during the last few months. (Cheers). They had shown themselves men willing at any moment to fight to the death for their country. (Applause). They were all proud of the navy in Milford-(hear, hear) —and look at the number of reserve officers they had in Milford. With them they did not fear any foe taking Milford. (Laughter and applause). Song, The Death of Nelson," Mr David Adams. The Chairman, in responding, said he felt very proud of their old corps at Milford, but he would owing to his age soon have to give up his sword, though he hoped always to do his duty. (Applause). They were the fifth corps in the kingdom, and Col. Greville—(applause)—told him when he formed the corps that it was entitled to No. 2 corps, but they knew what a courteous man he was, and he gave way to others, thus Milford was put down as No. o. He was proud of the volunteers in Milford, and was sorry he could net see so much of them as he should like. (Applause). After a short interval, the Chairman said they had come there that night not only to have a social meeting, but to support a great cause, one which was very near their hearts. (Applause.) He proposed "Prosperity and long live to the Liberal cause," and with that toast he should couple the name of a gentleman who was not a stranger there that night. (Applause.) He felt con- fident from what he knew of him—and he was their guest, whom they had come to entertain—that Mr Terrell would have the heartiest welcome. (Cheers and applause.) The word of the Liberal party which had been with them for a long time past, and which they were going to adopt, was the word Progress—that meant an advance in know ledge and prosperity. That they had been doing for the last fifty years. The great Bills that they had been passing for years belonged to the great Liberal party, and the great Liberal progress that they enjoyed to-day —and HE DEFIED ANYBODY TO CONTRADICT IT —belonged to the great Liberal party. (Applause.) The powerful notes which had been struck by the Liberal party for a long time had been sounded by the Conser- vative party, because they knew it was an intelligent party. If the Conservatives had adopted the watch- words of years ago they would never have come into power and office. (Hear, hear.) They had adopted Liberal watchwords, endeavoured to imitate Liberals, and pass bills which had been proposed by the Liberal party for years. Lord Beaconsfield was the first to adopt this policy. It was a bastard policy—as was admitted by all at the time-but he termed it dishing the Whig party" when he passed a reform bill in 1868. That measure was far more Radical than any Liberal party ever introduced. Lord Bea,consfield knew that he would pass it because he knew the Liberal party were not going to oppose him. The present Government had done the same. They knew since the Government came into office they had done very little. They had never had a weaker Government than the present Government- (cheers)—and this was admitted by the strongest Con- servatives of to-day. All the bye-elections, with the exception of one or two, had proved that Liberalism was as strong in the country to-day as it had ever been, and the time was not far distant when they would see this country governed by that party which had done so much for the country, and to which they were indebted for all the privileges they enjoyed. (Cheers.) That was the first meeting they had had as Liberals since they lost their late chief, the greatest Liberal statesman that ever lived. They must give credit to the other side that they recognised the great abilities of the old statesman when he departed, but they never recognised his greatness until he departed, until he closed his eyes. They must regard that as a very nice feeling from the other party. (Applause). Their guest, Mr Terrell, was a stranger to most of them, and he was a stranger to him (the speaker) some time ago, but he thought he could claim him that day as one of their best friends. (Hear, hear). He thought they were greatly indebted to Mr Terrell for coming down to that county TO FIGHT THE CAUSE OF LIBERALISM. They were indebted to him as a party. (Cheers). He could tell them that he had no doubt Mr Terrell would be the adopted candidate before long, and that he was going to live amongst them, for he had brought his wife down to them. (Applause). He knew Mr Terrell as a thorough Radical, who went in for the principles that they believed in in Milford Haven. The great principle of all was Religious Equality—(cheers) -and all true Liberals, whether Churchman or Noiiconforynist-and a Churchman could be a Radical as well as a Noncon- formist—(hear, hear)-was what they wanted. He could tell them that he did not believe there was any place where they needed Religious Equality more than in Milford Haven. (Loud cheers). He should speak upon that question later on, bilt one thing he felt certain upon and that was the Nonconformist brethren should make a stronger fight there than they had done. (Renewed cheering). He believed Nonconformity was stronger there that day than ever. (Applause). He was told that he was not allowed to bring any society into Milford that day without consulting ("Shame" "dis- grace," and a interruption). The law of the Church was that no layman could bring any mission into that town without consulting and having the permission of the responsible head of that parish. (Renewed cries of Shame.") He had not published that letter, but he had r'e'plie(I tq r-eply'ai-L?n he had every right to use it—that as a Protestaut Church- man he had the right to bring any mission into his parish that had for its good those of his fellow-men. (Loud cheers). It was for them to stand up for Religious Equality. (Applause). They had a gentleman there (Mr Terrell) who was going to address them, and would tell them his views on Religious Equality and other matters. (Applause). MR. TERIRIILLIS SPEECH. Mr Terrell, Q.C., was received with loud and prolonged cheering, accompanied by the siugingof for he's a jolly good fellow." He asked at the outset if they did not think it would have been a little better if they had waited until they had heard what he had got to say before they received him so enthusiastically as they had that evening. (A Voice: "We have heard you before, sir," and applause). A few of them had heard him before, but he did not think he had had an opportunity in any part of that borough of addressing any such gathering as that of the Liberal party. The Liberal party ever since the last general election had been suffering from a disclosure of disease—a disease, which with due respect to his friend Dr. Griffith, he might diagnose as something in the nature of measles. It was a disease which locked them up for a time. which attacked the strong sometime?; ad sometimes the weak. It was a disease "Vhioh disfigured them for a time, but it was a disease which nearly always left the patient as it found the patient, and the Liberal party was as strong now in its head, as sound in its heart, and as perfect in its muscular development as ever it was in the past. (Applause). He was addressing them that night somewhat in the nature of a doctor who had bou called in to examine the 1,?' i41* ?14t arid to &ay what was the best to be done. Some doctors of course came in and said "Give it a dose of physic." Some doctors said The patient will get all right without any physic." (Dr. Griffith: "Hear, hear," and laughter), j And he might say there, because speaking from his experience that the patient generally knew what was the matter with him, seeing perhaps his own conscience, and generally cured himself without any physic. (Applause). Other doctors said "If you will give him this powder that will brinoj on fits, and I am a dab at fits." (Laughter and applause). He did not think it was necessary to give the Liberal party fits in order to cure it of fits. All that they had to do was to go back on the history of the disease, to find out what was the cause of it, and to take care that they did not get any repetition of a similar disease. If they went back to the general election they would ascertain clearly enough what was the drain or the sewer which brought on the measles from which they were suffering. He thought it was because they all wanted to pull different ways, because they thought a different sort of physic or food should have been given to the patient. Some thought Home Rule, some Local Option, Disestablishment, and other meals-each a big mouthful by itself-and they could not be surprised if the patient swallowed them all at one time that he should be suffering from indigestion. (Hear, hear). Dr. Griffith had been telling them that the rash had disappeared, that they might get out of bed, that physic was no longer any use to them, that a little fresh air would be good for them, and he thought if they con- templated the bye-elections, particularly the bye-election in the county of Pembroke, that they might say the patient was on the high way to recovery. (Cheers). It was good to get better, but he thought they should think what they would do with their health when they got it. THE LEADERSHIP OF THE PARTY. They were distracted to think who should be leader of the Liberal party. Some thought Lord Rosebery- (hear, hear)—and others that Sir William Harcourt- (applause)—should be leader of the Liberal party. That applause he thought showed the difference that existed in the Liberal party, but it was not the rank-and-file alone that should select its leader. They of Milford were only a part of the British public, but there were other parts with whose opinions they would have to deal, I and other opinions would have to be taken into consider- ation. The only means by which they could take their part was by selecting some man as their representative whom they could entrust to perform his duty. The leadership of the Liberal party must be settled by the leaders of the Liberal party in Parliament, and whatever opinion he might hold, whatever leader the majority settled upon, he would follow. He should express his opinion when the time came, but if he was voted against he should support the man for whom he was voted against. (Applause). Remember the disease from which they suffered was through in a measure of their being in doubt of the way they had to deal with it. He should have supported Lord Rosebery, but he did not agree with the manner in which he was imposed upon the Liberal party. (Hear, hear). Therefore he should sup- port Sir pa?, vii-m Harcourt, or whoever was brought forward in the next Imperial Parliament. (Applause). Another cause of their downfall was the difference amongst Liberals on the Irish question. (Hear, hear). The Irish question was presented to them at a time when they had to recognise that Ireland was a different country from England and Wales. They had to realise that they had a country whose population had been steadily decreasing from year to year for something like 40 or 50 years, and whose means of living, the soil. was owned by an alien race. They felt that such a state of things was wrong, and Mr Gladstone produced his great Home Rule measure, which he brought in in lSSG. Since then a great many things had happened. The Irish people had chosen—although we Liberals had sacrificed almost everything to them-to show themselves un- worthy of the representation of a great part of the British empire. (Applause). They returned Mr Redmond British empire. Mr Dillon with another, and Mr O'Brien with another. And they had before them a spectacle of a people pledged to one measure of reform torn assunder by ONE PETTY, MISERABLE, SELF-AMBITIOUS FEUD, which ever would disgrace the history of the nation. (Applause, and No, no.") They saw Mr O'Brien opposing Mr Dillon, and Mr Redmond too, all opposing each other in their constituencies, and in such a way which did not do them credit or credit to the Liberal party in England. (Applause). But it was not for them as Englishmen or Welshmen to pass sentence upon the Irish people. They must treat with all charity and kindness people who had been brought to the state they were in. (Applause). If they would remember when the education measure-he called it out of compliment an education measure-was brought in because it did not concern the Irish as much as ourselves the Irishmen voted tooth and nail against them, notwithstanding that it gave the children into the hands of the priests of the country and was an attempt to deprive them of free education. (Hear, hear). Those things they as Liberals ought to forgive, but they could not forget. But more than that; those measures taught them something. What was Home Rule going to do for Ireland ? Was it going to sink Ireland down to the level of Spain, or hand it down to the domination of priests ? If it was, it was their duty to take care that that measure of Home Rule should stop short of their being able to put their necks into the halters of the Roman Catholic Church. (Applause). But there was even more than that in this Irish question. They had observed that when they had mishaps in the North of India, when our soldiers who were their soldiers too, our army of volunteer soldiers, got in any degree defeated by the wild tribes of the frontier, they had cheers on several occasions from the Irishmen in Parliament for the rebel success. All these things they had to take into account-and even the most moral party that the world had ever seen would take account of them-to see whether the Liberal party was prepared to go on, and whether they were to sacrifice in the future whatever they had in the past. (Applause). No doubt Home Rule must come for Ireland, but he thought that measure of local government would be and must be a different measure from that which was pro- posed in the past. It must be a measure which would give one Imperial Parliament to deal with the affairs of all the nations, and a series of Parliaments for England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, in which each nation could deal with private questions of their own. (Applause). Whenever that came, and it would come because one Parliament could not in the future deal with all the affairs of this great nation, then they would have HOME RULE ALL ROUND. I -1-1 I Auao waa it. measure U1 consolidation which would tend to the power of the British people throughout the world, in which Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and all the British Colonies should take a part, which should tie together the energy and strength of all the Anglo-Saxon race throughout the world, and with it they could face the world. (Cheers). He had dealt at length with that question of Home Rule. If they did not agree with him they had not yet selected him, nor would they belasked to select him to fight their battle in those Pembroke boroughs. (pr- Griffith: Very soon I hope: and applause). He held that a candidate should tell his con- stituents exactly what he thought before, and not after they passed judgment. (Applause). If they did not agree with him it was not only their privilege but it was "h«()1nt.p.lv their riu-hf 00 D.L: L who would n Lu seiect someone else wou d do duty for them. (Applause). Now as to Local Option. He was not ashamed to say that hitherto he had favoured a measure of Local Option and no compen- sation. He had done this as a lawyer. As a lawyer he knew a licensed victualler had no right to his license beyond one year because he had no property in it. He was obliged to modify his views. He had come to the conclusion after fighting several elections that it was absolutely impossible for them as Liberals to obtain all the measures of reform that they could wish. It was impossible for them to displace the publicans throughout the country. They had now to humble themselves in the dust, and to realise that they had to do what they could do. (Applause). They could not pass all that they would wish at the moment, but if they bent the knee a little l he thou /lih,f t they would find themselves able to pass a measure of Local Option yet. They must do things by degrees. They must be practical men and do things gradually. They had been taught what it was to tackle many interests at one time. (Cheers). Remember the history of 18D5 and the way they were beaten, and reckon what they had paid for it. They had paid two or three millions to the church of this country, and remem- ber that it was all through them being anxious to swallow a pound of rump steak when their mouth was only big enough for half-an-ounce. (Laughter and applause). He thought it his duty to tell them not what he assented in but what he dissented from before they were asked to select him as one of the lieutenants of the Liberal party so that they should know what the position was. (Applause). WSESTABLISIIMENT. As to Disestablishment this was one point upon which they need not prefer any change of front whatever. (Applause). If they maintained the position of front when they went to the polls years ago he thought they would have had strength enough left them to carry Disestablishment for Wales. The cause for the Estab- lishment was getting weaker every day. (Cheers, and "I hope so.") He would remind them of the Kensit crusade, not that he thought there was much hope for them there. Amongst those respectable people and those devout followers of our Saviour they wouljl hear lan- guage that would give points to Billingsgate women. Don't let them take sides as Nonconformists. They would ajl vote for Disestablishment just now. Don't let them as Nonconformists take sides or revile with them. It was only a fight for the loaves and fishes. They would soon find in this outcry the commencement of Disestablishment. (Cheers). Those points of vestments, caqdles, and crucifix were really absurdly small, but they would find them in the true spirit of Sacerdotalism. (Hear, hear). Passing on to the conduct of our foreign affairs, he said that although they as Liberals had established in their minds a desire for peace they must realise that no great state or race was ever built up except without the boldness and fearlessness of that race. Their forefathers fought for the liberties that they now enjoyed at Waterloo and Trafalgar, and if they were not to hand this heritage down as great and as mighty as it was handed to them them they were a lace of" cowards. (Cheers). Each gsusrat»qn ought to do its duty in this I-espett., He feared that some way or other each prime minister in this country was afraid of the duties that they had put upon him. They remembered when Lord Salisbury went to the south of France and left Mr Balfour to conduct the foreign affairs of this country, what wonder that the French people should have stated that England would not fight. (Hear, heir), He only had to indicate to them the conduct of the Government on the Chinese question tor them to realise that it was a Uovernuient that was weak, without spirit, and unfit to rule for them. (Applause). They had neither open-door or sphere of influence. At one time they had Sir Michael Hicks-Beach and Mr Chamberlain saying that they would protect the trade of this country even at the cost of war, while the Prime Minister said another day that tqetqde of this comity was NOT WORTH A WAR. It was for them to firmly maintain their rights, their privileges as Englishmen, and the trade which had been handed down to them so that they could hand it down to other Englishmen who came after them. (Cheers). He could not help remembering the language of Mr Gladstone when he last addressed the House of Commons, almost angrilv and he could say that there was a greater authority than the Hou^2 cf OGIUIHOHS and tha.t was the authority c.f the nation. There was a still greater authority than the nation, and that was the great Authority of the Universe whose laws they could not and never would be able either to subvert or oppose. (Loud and prolonged cheering and applause). Mr Walkley read the following letter from Mr J. Wynford Philipps, M.P. who was at r'arlingtbn :—" I wish I could be at your QUpper on the I.,5th, but I am up hero helping my younger brother in a very up-hill fight for our older Liberalism." (Cheers). W. & A. Gilbey, who obtained the Gold Medal for the best cultivated Vineyard in Frnncci, have just supplied Her Majesty The Queen, H.R.H. The Priuce of Wales, and H.R.H. The Duke of York iyitli a large quantity of their Chateau Loudenne Claret, 1893. This same Wine can be obtained of their 2,850 Agents throughout the ttuitecl Kingdom at 24/ per dozen, Glee, The Soldiers' Chorus," by the. Male Voice Party, encored. The Rev. Benjamin James proposed The Officers," whom he said had a great and important work to do, and coupled with the toast the names of Messrs. J. LI. Da.vies, Walkley, Whicher, and Hire. Duet Davies, "0 lovely Gwalia," Messrs. D. Thomas and S. Scott; encored. Mr J. LI. Davies, in acknowlegment, congratulated Mr Terrell upon his address. It had been full of practical politics and sound common sense, (cheers). He was delighted to see so many voters and young men there that night. He appealed to them to make that meeting the turning point in the representation of Milford. Their opponents had flustered about Milford tor some considerable time that they were in a majority, but he asked them if they could ever boast of a gather- ing similar to the one they had that night ? (Applause). He urged them to take some interest in the welfare of the party, and to make Liberalism more successful in Milford. (Applause). Mr Walkley said he was always willing to do all he possibly could for the welfare of Liberalism in Milford. (Hear, hear). He hoped those present would take to heart the words of Mr Davies and show that they took a deep interest in Liberalism. (Hear, he-ir). It was from the Nonconformist churches that they had their principal support, and as they had those in the town who were anxious to undermine the strength of the Free Churches it was for them as a party to see to this. He only threw out the hint. (Applause). Mr Hire also briefly acknowledged the toast. Mr Terrell, Q.C., gave "The Chairman," referring in eulogistic terms to his many services for Milford and the Liberal cause throughout the county, and enumerating the various offices he held. They had no idea of his duties and obligations, and if they valued and appreciated his services they would drink his health most cordially and thank him for the work he had done. (Che-ers). The toast was accorded musical honours, with cheers for Mrs Griffith. Song, Mr B. Morris; encored. The Chairman, in reply, said it had been a great pleasure for him to be there, for it had been one of the best meetings he had attended at Milford for 38 years. (Hear, hear). Their opponents could not now say that Liberalism was Mead in Milford. (Applause). It had been said that they should have a leader, and they had a leader in Mr Terrell. They might not all agree with what he had said, but they would all agree that they had never heard a more candid speaker. (Cheers). He had come there that night to tell them hi" political views, and said If you agree with me, accept me if not, reject me." That was ONE OF THE MOST HOXEST SPEECHES he had ever heard. (Cheers). There was nothing he enjoyed more than to work for the Liberal cause. He was brought up a Liberal from the cradle, and he was very proud that it was so. (Applause). He hoped after that night they were going to unite together to do their level best—and he was glad to see the young men present, for it was the young men upon whom they had to depend-to win that seat for Liberalism. (Applause). What he wanted to see in Milford was a Liberal Club- (loud cheers and applause)—where they could meet together day after day and night after night to hear each other's views. Then no town in Pembrokeshire could compete with them as regards Liberalism. He hoped they would talk that matter over as a committee, and in a short time call them together and form a Liberal Club, so that as far as Conservatism was concerned it would be behind the times altogether. (Loud applause). They had always received him kindly for 37 years, and though a Pembrokeshire man, Milford Haven was his adopted town, and his townspeople had always received him most kindly. (Applause). But they must not forget the old veterans, and if there was a true Milford Liberal who had served his party it was Mr Frank Jones, who with his wife had been severely afflicted for some time. He asked them to drink to the better health of Mr and Mrs Jones. (Applause). The toast having been given, Mr Jones said he was very pleased to be amongst them that night. He had been a Liberal from birth, and would do all he cou ld to help the cause. (Applause). He was delighted with Mr Terrell's speech. What he said he would do, for he was a man of principle, and not a man who said anything for catching votes. (Applause). He hoped they would all attend the meetings, and get Mr Terrell a good majority. (Applause). Mr Williams proposed "The Vice-chairman." He said he agreed entirely in the main with the speech of Mr Terrell, and he should vote for him, but at the same time he disagreed with his views on Home Rule and Local Option. He was a Liberal of thirty years' standing, who had taken an active interest in politics, and had supported Liberalism straightforward without a deviation from the straight line. He had never doubted Liberalism in that town, whatever was imported into it. He was delighted to see that meeting, and was sure they would return Mr Terrell with a large majority. (Applause). The toast was drunk, accompanied by cheers for Mr and Mrs Davies. Mr J. Ll. Davies acknowledged the cordiality of the toast. As far as they were concerned Mr Terrell's views had been acceptable to every member of the Association, and he was confident that Mr Terrell would have the support of every member of the Milford Liberal Asso- ciation. (Applause). He pressed upon the young men Liberals of Milford to take a more earnest part in the Liberalism of the town. (Applause). He proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Keeping, who had done the catering so well, and hoped they would have the order to cater again at no distant date for a similar gathering of Liberals. (Applause). Mr Keeping responded, and the singing of the National Anthem closed the proceedings. Mr Vernon Powell officiated as accompanist during the evening. I MR THOMAS TERRELL, Q.C. I THE HOPE OF PEMBROKE BOROUGHS. There is little doubt that Mr Thomas Terrell, Q.C., will be the Liberal candidate for Pembroke Boroughs. He is well-known as one of the most promising men in the Radical party, and has already done good service in various capacities. Born in Paris, in 18,52, he was educated as a mining engineer. Then he conceived the laudable ambition of rising a step higher, and in 1879 was called to the Bar at Grays Inn. His abilities were so conspicuously displayed that he soon acquired a large practice in London, and was engaged in several cnxsrs celcbrem, amongst them the Colin-Campbell divorce case the breach of promise case of Weedeman r. Walpole (now Lord Offord), the divorce case of Gwyn Vauf, an v. Gwynn Vaughan & Griffiths, and the well-known case of Hawtiu v. Hawtin & Wynne. Mr Terrell was appoin- ted Q.C. in 1895. There is ample proof that he is a man of enthusiasm, a ripe scholar, with wide accomplishments. Whatever his hand finds to do, he does it with his might. He is the author of the standard work Terrell on the Law of Letters Patent for Inventions," and has shown nl hie tirr irriMfitiro n. the diversity of his gifts by writing several very success- ful novels, amongst them Lady Delmar," which was subsequently dramatised by Mr Sidney Grundy, and The City of the Just." He now does a leading prac- tice in patent cases. Thus it will be seen that Mr Terrell is not only learned in the law, but is a good man of business. When a man of law becomes a politician, not infrequently he is able to render more useful service to his constituency because he has acquired a legal training. Not very long ago a young lordling who appeared before the electors declared that he was born and bred a Conservative Mr Terrell can claim, too, that he was born and bred a Liberal. From his youth upwards he has been a ltadioal by conviotion, and has proved the sincerity of his political faith by long and continuous service. He has fought in the ranks and earned a commission he has served with conspicuous honour as a subaltern offioer; and thus has made good his claim to higher honours. He contested Devonport in 1885, also North Paddington in 1892, and Norwich in 189;3-all forlorn hopes, only fought for the benefit of the party. There is every prospect of his next candidature being rewarded with success. In every respect Mr Terrell is a candidate worthy of the self-sacrificing efforts of the Liberal electors. He is a modest, keen-eyed spade-calling, robust politician, who in controversy shows no quarter and asks for none, hitting out straight from the shoulder, and condemning with cogent argu- ment and unineasured acorn the objectionable phases of Tory belief. There is nothing half-hearted, nothing dilettante, or complacently casual. When he approves he approves thoroughly when he condemns, he con- demns with the vehemence of strenuous opposition. He tells the electors fully and clearly what is in his mind a.nd declares his views with candour and strai-ht. forwardness, as an honest man addressing honeit men. His ambition is not to play with politics for the sake of position and influence, but to help, to, extend the useful- ness of public life, O,1iQ lying politics mere into the hearts and homes of the people, as being bound up with their social, moral, and commercial progress. His political knowledge is wide, and his democratic sympathies are no mere pretensions, but the outcome erf a genuine des,ire to help his fellow-men in their nobler aspirations, and to harmonise gil legislation and administration with the old as well as the new political principle of the greatest good to the greatest number. Mr Terrell believes it to be the mission of Liberalism to secure justice for labour, and his general views on labour topics may be taken as sound. The main ioaturos of his political belief are co-incident with that of advanced Liberalism. As a straight road to the Federation of the Empire he pleads for Home Rule all round, so that the Imperial Parliament would be able to give its undivided attention to Imperial concerna, vi-,44 especially to the duty of developing every part of the Empire. As a speaker Mr Terrell has Required the knack of getting into closc £ j n,p;vthy with his audience. His manner is pleasing, and he has enough confidence in himself to. put him at his ease. His invariable practice is to speak without notes, and the language of course is left to take care of itself, with the happiest results. There is eloquence, humour, and power, and net even an occasional descent into dulness. The humour iu less mirthful than pungent, and is made 4, largely of a paradox sufficiently audacious, with a sarcasm biting rather than genial. 14,8 weightier matter has an abun- dance of warmth and colour, with many practical sug- ti O" enlivened with smart and effective home-thrusts. Vh,?. he reaches the House of Commons Mr TerreU i. sure to make his mark, for he has the force and i),re, the rich humour, and the readiness of rotart which ensure 4 ready hearing alike fr,trA friends and foeq.

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Haverfordwest School Board. The monthly meeting of this Board was held 01 Tuesday afternoon at the Council Chamber. The Rev. F. N. Colborne presided, and there were also present: Mrs Walters, Mrs E. B. James. Miss Thomas, Arch. deacon Hilbers, and the Rev. O. D. Campbell. THE CASE OF A TRUANT. The Board discussed the case of John Warren, a truant boy, stepson of George Carter, City Road, and it was resolved that unless he be sent regularly to school he should be sent to a reformatory, half the expense to be borne by the step-father. Mrs James said the boy was bright and intelligent, and was most usefl11 at home. She hoped he would not have to be sent away. MAKING PLAYGROUNDS ATTRACTIVE. Mrs James asked the Board to allow a small expen- diture for a piece of the playground at Prendergast schools to be made into a small flower border, and if it was successful it could be carried out at other schools as far as possible. She thought it would have a very good effect upon the girls, and would teach them to love the cultivation of flowers. It was also recommended by the inspectors. Miss Thomas seconded with pleasure. The Chairman said he saw every reason why a resolu- tion to this effect should be carried. Mrs James then drew up a formal resolution, which was put to the meeting and carried. BARN STREET SCHOOL PREMISES. The Chairman read a letter from Mr Thomas, architect, enclosing an estimate and a sketch plan for increasing the accommodation to the master's house at the Barn Street School, by adding a small wing, and an additional classroom to the school. He said the inspector had stated that the accommodation at the master's nonse should be enlarged at once, as it was not even the minimum stipulated by the Code. Archdeacon Hilbers said the master's house was a new matter, and should have their careful consideration, especially as he was unable to be at the meeting arranged by the Chairman. The Rev. O. D. Campbell moved that the question be deferred for another mouth. Archdeacon Hilbers seconded. The Chairman said it would be absolutely necessary to make the alterations, but he was in favour of the matter being considered in Committee. The resolution was carried. FINANCE. The ordinary monthly accounts were examined, and ordered to be paid, it being stated that there would be a balance left of £141. ATTENDANCE OFFICER'S REPORT. The Attendance Officer read out the percentages of attendances at the various schools, the lowest being 61, and the highest 79. The Chairman said it was usual for the attendances to be small at this time of the year. The Attendance Officer reported that 41 parents had been summoned to attend the Board for the irregular attendance of their children. Since the last meeting two distress warrants had been issued, and the fines and costs had been paid. The teachers complained that a number of paople employed children to run messages without ascertaining whether they had a certificate of proficiency. It was resolved that such persons should be informed that they were liable to prosecution, unless the children had obtained a certificate of proficiency, or had arrived at the age of 14. The meeting then ended.

I STRANGE DEATH AT NEYLAND. On Friday at the Oddfellows' Arms, Honeyborough, Mr H. E. J. Price (coroner) held an inquest concerning the death of Martha Jane Holden (16), of West Lane' Honey borough. Jane Holden, wife of James Holden, pensioner, stated that deceased was her daughter. She was taken ill with pains in her head about six months ago. Dr. Edmondsou was called in. and he gave her medicine. e refused to take food. Witness coaxed her, but she refused. She got weaker, and witness had to carry her to bed. She took very little food. She reported it to the doctor. He did not say what she was suffering from. She did not try to force her. There was always plenty of food for her, but she would not take it. The doctor was- in attendance the last few days, but could not do anything for her. She had five other children. The doctor attended deceased about half-a-dozen times. The neighbours bad been very kind to her, and she had done her best. P.S. Thomas said he had made enquiries, and found that the neighbours had sent food and grapes, and there was no ground for the alleged neglect. Dr. Wm. Charles Edmondsou said he had attended deceased_since March, 1S9S. He found her suffering from what he thought hysteria. He gave her medicine and attended her until April 28th. He considered she should get up and go to work then. She started to refuse food, but took it from him twice with difficulty. She "radually got worse and died. He reported the case, and had made a post-mortem examination. He was of opinion that she died from softening of the brain, which accounted for her refusing to take food. The Jury returned a verdict of death from softening of the brain which caused exhaustion, and added a rider that no blame was attached to the parents.

SINGULAR ACCIDENT AT PEMBROKE DOCK. TWO SOLDIERS W OUNDED. A singular accident happened at the Defeucible Bar- racks, Pembroke Dock, on Monday. A tester or gunnery instructor mistakingly inserted a live cartridge instead of a blank one in a gun barrel fixed in a vice. The cartridge exploded and its contents penetrated an adjacent wall, wounding Corporal Spencer and Gunner Stewart, of the Royal Artillery.

BIRTHS. On the 14th inst., at Ruthcr Lane, in this town, the wife of Mr John Saies, of a sou. On the UHh inst., at the Horse & Groom, Prender- gast, the wife of Mr Charles Morgan, of a daughter, On the 14th inst., at Steven's Terrace, Dart- mouth Street, Milford Haven, the wife of James Griffiths, clerk to Mr Sellick, of a son. DEATHS. On the 14th inst., at Chatham, (whilst on a visit to his son), Mr L. M'Convil, of Quay Street, Haver- fordwest, aged 83 years. On the 16th inst., at Camrose, Mr Philip Mathias, farmer, aged il. Deeply regretted. Suddenly, on Wednesday, August 31st, George H. Wray, of 17-50, Notre Dame Street, Montreal, aged 55 years. IX LOVIXG MEMORY Of our Dear Mother, Martha Revnolds, of West- field, who died loth September, 1897. Gone, but not forgotten. In loving rememberance of Thomas Vaughan, who died at Kensington Gardens, Sept. 22nd, 189;-).

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Do You Know ? That the Andromeda arrived at Portsmouth on Satur- day to complete for sea. Her estimated speed is gazetted as 20-5 knots. That the Mayor at Monday's Petty Sessions condemned the prevalence of bad language amongst women, cases of which come before them at every court. That after these comments a solicitor in court passed this written on a piece of paper over to the Telegraph reporter "Was it not Cowper who wrote < Had those lips but language (more polite).' That six defendants did not appear at the Petty Sessions on Monday, which led the magistrates to remark that they were either not treating the court with respect, or were afraid to come through a sense of their shame. That an inquest at Neyland on Friday revealed several sad features-a young woman suffering from brain derangement refused food, and died from exhaustion. That several residents are about to apply to the magistrates for certificates of exemption from vaccination for their children on the ground of conscientious objec- tion. That these will be the first cases locally under the new Act. That the adjourned licensing sessions for Haverford- west are fixed for next Monday at the Shire Hall. That it would be difficult to find a town where Sunday trading cases are more keenly contested than Haverford- west. That another long and patient hearing was given by the magistrates to the Mill Inn case on Monday, and a quantity of fresh evidence was produced. That the policemen engaged in the case were not con- cealed in the tree, but in the upper room of the old mill. That it is little short of marvellous, considering they were such a distance from the scene, that the men in blue could detail so minutely the conversation alleged to have taken place between the various defendants. That in eighteen days there will be an eviction at Skerryscant if the occupier of a cottage, who refuses to pay his rent, does not give up possession. That notwithstanding a tenant's obstinacy in this respect, he is allowed 21 days by law after the order is made to effect his escape. That the question Who will be the next Con- servative secretary for the county is causing speculation, but the appointment will not be made yet awhile. That the local Revision Courts are passing off very quietly, few cases being contested, and the party agents show a disposition to give-and-take. That the Liberals have the majority of successful claims so far, both in the town and county. That the Revising Barrister's new rule on lodger claims has caused a little heartburning, and some question his right to lay down such a sweeping regu- lation. That the Captain of the Baron Androssan steamer which was wrecked off Porthgain a few weeks ago has been censured by the Board of Trade for neglect. That it is generally assumed Sir Thomas Meyrick, Bart., will be the next Mayor of Pembroke. That his election is favoured because he is regarded as the proper gentleman to dispense hospitalities when the new Royal yacht is launched in the presence of Royalty. That there was an inspiring gathering of Liberals at Milford-the best that has been held for years-on Thursday evening to meet Mr Terrell, Q.C. That Dr. Griffith, who has done such yeoman service for the Liberal cause, was very happy in the chair, and under his guidance the evening was spent to everybody's delight. That Mr Terrell's speech was a stirring one, his plain spoken language being much appreciated. That the proposal to establish a Liberal Club at Milford was received with intense enthusiasm, and if taken up on the right lines ought to be a big success. That the Urban District Council are taking up the provision of a fire brigade in earnest, and have voted £120 for appliances. That it is hoped to have the fire engine and to form a volunteer brigade during the coming winter. That there has been another miraculous escape at Milford a man fell from the parapet of the railway bridge, and was uninjured. That at the District Council meeting Mr Huzzey was described by Mr George as the Guardian of Hakin," presumably from the deep interest he takes in Hakiu matters. That the general district rate at Milford will be an increase of a Id in the X- 2s 3d. for the half-year. That there is much dissatisfaction at Milford over the delay in starting the new filter bed, and the wisdom of Mr J. LI. Davies' offer a month ago is now apparent. That the Milford Docks Company ought to comply with the wishes of the District Council and erect a wall on the boundary of their property in place of the unsightly and unsafe railings. That the application to the Local Government Board for power to appoint a separate rate collector for Milford, independent of Steynton, is pretty sure to be granted. That there will be a keen competition for the appoint- ment, which will be advantageous to the town. That there is another long list of cases for the Milford petty sessions this afternoon, principally common assaults. That the residents of the upper part of High Street complain of a stream of water constantly running down the side of the footpath, and talk of offering licences for trout fishing, and giving permits for eel clotting. That Mr Owen Philipps was defeated at Darlington but he said the Liberals had fought a great fight against great odds, and against a man bearing a name held in deep esteem in Darlington. That the Pembroke Town Clerk's salary has been increased by £ 60 per year. That there is a rumour at Pembroke Dock that the Duke of York will be present at the launch of the Spartiate next month. That there is likely to be some straight talk at Neyland over the manner in which the doctors are giving orders to the district nurse, whose salary is paid by public sub- scription. That Mr Terrell received a most cordial reception from Neyland Liberals on Monday evening. That he spoke at Pe  i,,ht, an d is to address That he spoke at Pembroke last night, and is to address a meeting at Pembroke Dock to-morrow night. That so far he is delighted with the constituency, and gratified with the enthusiasm shown by local Liberals. u PERIWINKLE I

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their lot-are constantly with him, and his sympathy with every progressive movement is made the more apparent and convincing by his clear, masterly gift of exposition. There can be no two opinions about the excellence of the choice. Mr Terrell was accorded an ovation on Thursday which was stimulating to a degree, and his speech was one of the most striking utterances ever delivered in Milford. It was freely and deservingly punctuated with admiring cheers. The vigorous language and able delivery greatly impressed old politicians. Every sentence told, and the undercurrent of commentary was unanimous in its unqualified admiration. He is on the side of those who toil and spin, and against the unj ust privileges of those who never sow, but with whom it is always reaping time. "I am here to tell you my truths truly, and not attempt to smooth over matters." That was the key-note of his candid speech, and none who heard him could deny, if he is given the honour of a voice in the counsels of the nation, that he would do his best to assert popular rights. We are inclined to favour his views on Home Rule and Local Option. No Home Rule Bill on I the lines of Mr Gladstone's has any chance of being taken up by a dominant political party in this country again. The solution lies in Home Rule all round, which is certainly the most statesmanlike method of dealing with this great question of establish- ing a policy of atonement and reconciliation, of satisfying at once the claims of justice, and the legitimate aspirations of the Irish people, while at the same time freeing the Imperial Parliament from an incubus of work to be better performed by the national Parliaments. We regret that the opinion of this county is far behind on the great reform of Local Option, and feel sure only the common-sense and sound judgment of working men need be appealed to on the point. It is great moral questions that most stir the democracy. But the appeal needs to be made not with heated rhetoric and loud declamation, but with moderate and con- vincing statement, and plain and telling facts. The mis-statements need to be refuted; a vast amount of ignorance and misrepre- sentation has to be cleared away. The other side have perfected the use of beer as a political agency, and it is being used indis- criminately against all measures of reform. Liberals can only conciliate the liquor interest after conquering it. That is our candid opinion, but at the same time it is certain, after the experience of the last general election, that we must proceed by easy stages if the licensing laws of this country are to be reformed according to popular demands during the next ten years. That is policy, and gives more time to con- vince people of the desirability and practic- ability of the reform-a reform which can only come after a long struggle. Right action depends most of all, in the last resort, upon a graphic conception of the feelings of others. Lack of imagination makes people fail to see the evils that are makes them fail to realise the good that might be. Herein lies the strength of Radicalism it is the creed of promise, makes the running, shows the way, endeavours to determine the pace towards that glorious and possible goal. Local Liberals must give every help and encourage- ment to the candidate and the cause, and strive unflinchingly and undeterringly to secure their success at the polls.