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

Haverfordwest Town Council. The usual monthly meeting ,.i rho Havenoruwest Town Council was held last night, Mr Wm. Williams presiding. There were also present: Aid. Rule Owen, Councillors Philip White, James Reynolds. J. Evans. W. J. Jones, R. A. G. James, H. J. E. Price, T. L. James, J. H. Bishop, W. H. George, and T. H Thomas, together with the town's officials. MENAGERIE TO GO ON THE JUBILEE GARDENS. The Chairman said there was an application from Mr Abell, agent for Mr Percy, the lessee of the tolls, asking that a menagerie be allowed to go on the Jubilee Gardens. He (Mr Abell) understood that a resolution was passed at the last meeting of the Town Council pro- hibiting menageries going on this particular spot. The agent for this menagerie was greatly disappointed on learning this fact, and stated that unless the resolution were rescinded he should be obliged to alter his route, so that the menagerie would not come to Haverfordwest at all. Mr Abell also stated that the show was the best travelling, and it was some twelve years ago since they visited Haverfordwest before. The Chairman said that the only question for them to consider was whether they would over-rule the hard and fast rule that they made at the last meeting. Mr W. H. George proposed that they rescind the motion made at the last meeting if it could be done. They knew that Bostock's was the leading menagerie travelling, and he understood that it was their intention to stable their horses with the tradesmen of the town, and he thought that such a menagerie would be the means of affording them a little instruction. When a menagerie was on the Gardens before the complaint was, he believed, that the cleaning of the ground had not been carried out properly but now they were assured that the work would be carried out to their satisfaction. For his own part he should like to see such a menagerie coming to Haverfordwest, because it would not only do good to the Borough Commissioner, but would also be the means of circulating a good deal of money in the town. Mr Philip White seconded. Mr Price asked what would be the feeling with regard to the matter in the lower part of the town ? Mr Philip White thought it would be favourable. Aid. Rule Owen had mo objection to the menagerie going on the Jubilee Gardens. Tho only thing was, they would be proposing a matter at one meeting and rescind- ing it at another. He thought the council should do everything which was calculated to benefit the town, providing that it did not annoy the inhabitants in any way, or that it did not deteriorate their health, their houses, or their property. Anything they could do to promote the interests of the inhabitants would be very acceptable. The chairman and himself could recollect the time when there were only some 12 or 13 shops in the town, and when nearly the whole of High street and Market street were private houses, and then certainly it was their right to say that they objected to the smell of wild beasts and the noise of the shows. But now matters had entirely changed for every one private house now in Haverfordwest, there were probably 20, or perhaps more, business men. He did not see any prospect of trade reviving in the town, especially when they remem- I bered the improvements that were being effected in other parts of the county. They should do everything to encourage outsiders to the town, for although a large show took money out of the town it also put money in to it. He saw no reason why the motion should not be rescinded if they had the necessary assurance that the work in connection with such a menagerie would be carried out properly. Mr R. A. G. James desired to know as to how long the show would remain here ? Mr T. L. James They do not stay very long. The Chairman One day, I think. Mr Bishop concurred in Mr Owen's remarks. The resolution adopted at their last meeting did not prohibit menageries going on the Track, but was to the effeet that Mr Abell be not authorized to sanction the using of the Jubilee Gardens for such purposes without first con- sulting the Mayor or his deputy. He did not think that it was necessary for them to rescind any resolution at all. Mr Philip White said he understhod that to be so. The Chairman said they did not want to rescind any resolution. They agreed at the last meeting not to give the lessee the power of admitting or not admitting shows on the Jubilee Garden, with this exception: that they also added the words exempting menageries and circuses." The question before them now was not the rescinding of that resolution, but the exercising of their jurisdiction which he maintained they had a right to do. They could grant the application on that one occasion leaving every future application to stand upon its own merits. Would they over-rule that one restriction which they carried that day month ? There was a good deal to be said in favour of what Alderman Rule Owen had stated, that although such menageries took money out of the town, yet they put money into the ratepayers' pocket. The resolution on being put to the meeting was unani- mously carried. Mr Abell said that the menagerie would only be in Haverfordwest for one night. Mr Thomas, Inspector of Nuisances, said that on the last occassion on which a menagerie was on the Jubilee Gardens it cost the council ,5s. to disinfect the place. The Chairman said he understood that the Gardens would be left in a proper condition. WATER COMMITTEE. Mr T. L. James proposed the adoption of the Water Committee's report which stated that the accounts examined and ordered to be paid amounted to the sum of zC24 7s. 5d. This was seconded and agreed to. GAS COMMITTEE. The report of the Gas Committee was adopted. The accounts examined and ordered to be paid amounted to £ 186 9s. 4d. BOROUGH COMMITTEE. The Borough Committee recommended that the tenders for repairs to the Meat Market be given to Messrs T. Davies & Son. Mr Abell's letter applying for new scales to the Wool Market was referred to the council. Mr Jones moved, and Mr Reynolds seconded, the adoption of the report—minus the last clause. Mr Abell wrote to say that it had been customary for years past to borrow the scales from the tradesmen in the town, but most of those scales had now become obsolete. Two scales, and two 56 lb. weights would be sufficient. The Chairman said that Mr Abell had spoken to him cancerning the matter before, and personally he must confess that he thought the request a very natural one. Mr Percy had a heavy toll to pay, and it was very important that he should be provided with proper means to get his tolls. He had lent Mr Abell a scales for many years, but it had never been tested. Without scales the wool market could not be carried on. Mr Bishop thought that they undertook in the letting of the tolls to provide scales. The Clerk remarked that it was a good policy to give every facility to buyers and sellers of wool. The Chairman We ought first to ascertain the approximate cost. Mr Philip White begged to move that the scales and weights be procured. Mr John Evans considered that they should ask for a catalogue of prices from the ironmongers. It was agreed to get the scales and weights by tender. RESIGNATION OF THE FIRE BRIGADE CARETAKER. Mr John tnmpson wrote to say that he begged to resign his position as caretaker of the Fire Station from the 8th prox. The Clerk believed that the corporation were aware that;C3 had been paid Mr John Simpson for his present services. He was not aware that there had been any formal appointment of Sergt. Simpson, but his prede- cessor had been employed to look after the old fire engine, and Sergt. Simpson succeeded him. It had before now been questioned whether that money ought to be paid, but having regard to Sergt. Simpson's present services they decided to continue the payment. The Chairman: He doesn't ask for increased pay- ment ? The Clerk: No. I think there has been some distur- bance between them, but I do not know the rights and wrongs of it. Mr Evans: He has paid a good deal of attention to the Fire Station. The Chairman: There is a valuable engine there at the present moment. The Clerk You may rest assured that the engine will be taken care of until you appoint a successor. Mr Bishop The question is, who has the appointing of a successor ? The Clerk I should say the Town Council. The Chairman I presume we own the old engine. The Clerk said that at the next meeting of the Fire Brigade he would bring forward a proposition to vest the whole affair in the Town Council on behalf of the rate- payers. It was a difficult question to settle. The Chairman It is a difficult question. I hope the whole thing will not be carried away from us. I did not think that it rested on such lax principles. The Clerk: I was going to ask you not to appoint a successor until I ascertained the opinion of the Fire Brigade. The Chairman: The premises in which the machinery are kept evidently belongs to the Council, but the machinery doesn't, and we don't want a caretaker simply to look after the premises. Mr Bishop The formal appoiutment was to look after the old engine. It was agreed that the resignation be accepted. Ald. Rule Owen proposed that their Clerk, as Chair- man of the Fire Brigade, ask the Brigade to appoint a successor to look after the Fire Station and engine. This was seconded and agreed to. SANITARY COMMITTEE. The Sanitary Committee in their report stated that Dr Brigstocke was reported by Councillor Philip White for washing his trap in the street, and the matter was referred to the Council. The Chairman asked them what had they to say about Dr Brigstocke. He was afraid that he was guilty of the same offence himself. Dr Brigstocke said the washing had been done by his man in direct defiance to his orders. He had no yard attached to his coach-house and stable, and his man had informed him that it was impossible to wash the trap other than outside the coach-house. There was very little traffic in Goat Street, as they were all aware, and such a proceeding had never been considered an obstruction. That charge was held out as a threat against him if he brought forward a certain nuisance. But he could assure the Council that it was perfectly immaterial to him what threats were held out, for he. should report of such nuisances regardless of any threats. In his case he bad complained of a matter which he con- sidered to be injurious to pn hli health, The slaughtering had been carried on in a slaughter house totally unfit for the purpose, and the carcases of the sheep had been hung up within a few feet of an open cesspool. Mr White It's a lie, sir. Dr Brigstocke Well, that's what I saw. Mr White You haven't been there for three years. Dr Brigstocke I was not aware tiat this was an offence, but if it is, it shall not be done. The matter then dropped. PLANTING TREES IN HIGH. STREET. Rev. C. M. Phelps wrote offering to improve the look of High-street, by planting some trees just above the Post Oflice. The Clerk said that Mr Phelps his friends inten- ded planting, he believed, lour trees. The Chairman I presume it has nothing to do with the Ritualistic movement. (Laughter.) 'Mr Bishop thought that the occupiers oi the houses near by should be first consulted. The question was referred to the Sanitary Committee. THE NEW V ACCTX ATT( V'v APT A, lietter was read from the Town Clerk of Blackpool asking the Council to express an opinion as to the clauses | in the Vaccination Act referring to conscientious objec- tions. Aid. Rule Owen said that unless that Act were ro- pealed, in a few years they would have fifty times the number of sm?H-pox cases as they had at present. He I moved that they reply to the letter saying that they were I in favour of the repeal of Sections 2 and 3 of the Act. Mr Jones seconded, and this was carried. I THE WATER SUPPLY. Mr W. H. George said that the Water Committee went to Little Newcastle last Thursday, as requested by the Council. They were accom- panied by the Town Clerk and Borough Surveyor. Since then they had had no time to prepare a report. They gauged the main stream and found a supply of 170,000 gallons per 24 hours. They would pre- pare some kind of report by the next meeting. BYE-LAWS V. THE GAS ACT. I Ald. Rule Owen said he did not intend to take them into all the intricacies of that question that night. He owed an apology to the Town Clerk for a statement he made at the last meeting. He never read a more com- prehensive or a better Act than the Gas Act of 1835. But if the Act was so good, and remained good to-day, where was the necessity for bye-laws r They did not possess the facilities to-day for carrying out the Act as they did some years ago. If the Act was all that was required, why did nuisances exist at the present time? The Act was established in IS35,when the gas commissioners had the power of appointing, and did appoint, watchers and bailiffs and constables—the watchers being employed for the express purpose of finding people who committed a breach of the rules. They did not have such things now. It was all very well to say that the Inspector of Nuisances could carry out that work, but the Inspestor of Nuisances could not be everywhere. They could not go up street without having frequently to move off the pavement owing to some unruly girls playing, while boys played football in the street. The writing of obscene names on the pavement was also practised very largely. Why should Haverfordwest be an exception to the rule in the matter of bye-laws. A policeman would pick up a drunken man or woman, and take him or her before the magistrates, but if they asked him to remove some annoyance he might say it was none of his business. The Clerk thought that if the Council desired bye- laws he thought it much better if they started afresh. The Chairman said he had no objection to bye-laws but there were cantankerous dispositions, and he was not one of those who desired to put power into the hands of one whom he could not trust. Mr Bishop said that as a member of the Sanitary Committee he could not see how Mr Owen could get those great indictments. From his speech he would have them believe that they were living in a hot-bed of disease and filth. Mr Owen proposed that steps be taken to procure such bye-laws. Mr Price did not consider any necessity for the bye- laws. Alderman Owen said that the gas act was not en- forced. The Clerk explained that the bye-laws would empower them to deal with the pig-styes nuisance, and also would give them greater power over the building of new houses. In justice to the Sanitary Committee and the Inspector of Nuisances he should say that they had always suc- ceeded in abating the nuisances which came before their notice. In answer to Mr Jones the Clerk said they:would have no more power as to the enforcing of the bye-laws than they have with regard to the Gas Act. Mr Price said he had seen the police send loafers off from the corners. The Clerk said that many people were summoned for using obscene language in the street. Mr Bishop said that with regard to a pigstye nuisance the medical officer should prosecute. The Chairman The resolution is not seconded. Alderman Owen said he did not expect that it would be as long as the present council existed. Mr Bishop: A bit of a slur I think, Mr Alderman Owen. Mr Alderman Owen It cannot be a slur. The Clerk said that no single nuisance reported to the Sanitary Committee had ever been passed over. RATES. A general district rate of 2s 6d in the £ was made which would realizetl,899 as against LI,817 last year, which, as the clerk remarked, showed that the town's rateable value was increasing. A special Water Rate of Is 6d in the £ was also made. This was all the business.

Haverfordwest Petty Sessions. I These sessions were held on Monday before Sir Chas. Philipps (chairman), Messrs W. P. Ormond, T. L. James, and T. Llewellin. VACCINATION. At a previous court D. Pantall, watchmaker, and Henry Coombes, baker, Dew-street, were charged with refusing to vaccinate. Pantall then said that his child had been vaccinated but that he had lost the certificate, and the case was adjourned. The charge against Coombes was also adjourned for a month, he promising to vaccinate his child in the meantime. Mr E. H. Ellie now stated that he had received no information that Mr Coombes had fulfilled his promise, neither had he re- ceived an application for adjournment. He had received the certificate from Pantall. The Bench considered that Pantall had committed a technical offence, and he would have to pay the costs of the case, which amounted to 6s. Mr Ormond remarked that Coombes had also promised to get his child vaccinated. The Clerk He evidently has not done so. The Bench decided to adj ourn the case against Coombes for a fortnight, in order to give him another opportunity to vaccinate. DRUNK. Ann Jones, of the Merlin's Bridge, was charged with being drunk at the Merlin's Hill on the 10th inst. P.C. Davies proved the offence. He said the defen- dant was very drunk and staggering about, and ulti- mately fell into a ditch. Fined 28 6d without costs. TEMPORARY TRANSFER. Evan George Saunders, manager of the Market Cel- lars, applied for a temporary transfer. The Clerk said that a temporary transfer was granted to the applicant a fortnight ago, and he now asked for another transfer which would carry him on till next quarterly transfer day. The application was granted. EXTENSION OF LICENSE. E. E. Fitzgerald, the landlady of the Liverpool Arms, applied for an extension of her license until two o'clock next Saturday morning, on the occasion of a ball at the Assembly Rooms. The application was granted. TECHNICALITIES OF THE LAW. At the last court Richard Davies, the owner of a house at present occupied by Margaret Sutton, at Pren- dergast, applied for an order of ejectment against this tenant. The applicant then told the Bench that he had not read the notice to the tenant when he served it upon her as demanded by law, and he was told to apply to the court when he had done so. P.C. Cousins now said he served the notice on Margaret Sutton on the 14th inst., but the date had been altered since he served it. Appli- cant said he had altered the date from the 17th to the 24th. The Bench said that the notice was of course void. The Clerk remarked that the Bench could not make the order even if they wished to. They would render themselves liable. Applicant was told that he would have to issue another notice.

PEMBROKESHIRE HUNT STEEPLE-I CHASES. The following are the entries for the above races which take place on the Portfield Racecourse to- morrow (Thursday) afternoon THE PEMBROKESHIRE OPEN HUNT STEEPLECHASE. Mr T. Sheehan's b.m. Mrs Caudle, 5 years. Mr F. Bibby's e.g. Zodiac, 4 years. Mr F. Bibby's Fillie D'Amour, 4 years. Mr Pryse Rice's Fanatic II, aged. Mr F. C. Morgttul,, e.g. Heppacea by Lord Molynoo, aged. ° Mr L. F. Craven's br.in. Lady Scourfield, 6 years. Mr D. Harrison's b.c. Rascal, 4 years. THE LADIES' PLATE. Mr T. Gwyther's b.g. Eucalyptus. Mr J. V. Colby's e.g. Wrack, 4 years. Mr L. F. Craven's b.m. Salva, 4 years. Mr D. H. Harrison's b.g. Gone Away, aged. Mr D. II. Harrison s b.g. Fascinator, by Loved One, 5 years. Mr R. H. Harris's b.g. False Prophet, aged, by Ivanhoe, late property of Mr Llewellin. Mr Thos. Lewis's b. m. Nancy Lee, bv Country Boy, I years, bought of Mr Rees, Lion Hotel, Tenby. Mr E. J. Allen's b.m. Spark, by Monte Christo, 4 years. Mr E. J. Allen's b g. Mnllingar, 6 years. Mrs Owen's b.g. Watergate, 4 years. LICENSED VICUALLEUS' PLATE. MrR. J- Joues, b.g. Harpoon, aged. Mr T. Gwyther's b.g. Eucalyptus. r- Mr R. L. Davies's b.g. King Tartar, by Utility, 5 years. ;[r P10s- Davies's b.m. Princess-Alice, 5 years. Mr Dos. John's b.m. Starlight, aged. Mr Jas. Mathias's b.m. Rhoda, 4 years. Mr B. Morris's b.m. Maid of Athens, by Ivanhoe dam Free Trade, 4 years. Mr J. Lees g.m. Dora, by Utility, 6 years. SKLLINfi steeplechase. Mr T. Sheehan's b.m. Mrs Caudle, 5 years, ({lOO). Mr J. V. Colby's b.m. Rose Garland II., (j years, Mr Pryse-liice's Fanatic II., aged, ( £ 50). Mr F. Bibby's Fille D'Amour, 4 years, ( £ 50). Mr F. Bibby's b.m. Lady Lovelace, 5 years ( £ .50). Mr F. C. Morgans's e.g. Heppacea, by Lord Mr L. F. Craven's br.g. Brigand Chief, aged, (£;,}O). Mr D. Harrison's b.c. Rascal, 4 years, ( £ 150). Capt. Crockett's br.m. Bubbles, by Utility, aged, (late Mr A. G. W. Stokes) (£50). OPTIONAL MILLING In RPLK RACE. Mr W. (r. Slaucy' b.g. Foxhunter by Foxstones Starlight late Mr W. Hares ( £ 50). Mr R T. Bassett's Hampton Light, 6 years, .Mr F. Bibby's b.m. Lady Lovelace, 5 years, ( £ 50). Mr Thomas Davies b.m. Princess Alice, -0 years. Mr L. F. Craven's br.h. iveymer, aged. f Mr L. F. Craven's br.g. Brigand Chief, aged ( £ 50). Mr T. Lewis b.m. Xaucy Lee, by Country Boy, 4 years (£;)0), bought, of Mr Rees, Lion Hotel, Tenby. i Owens b.g. Watergate, by Montauvert, out of Lcly lcIvilIc, 4 years (£50). M^r. W. Widger's e.g. Espertiiva, I years, late Mrs Sadler Jackson' — —

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I Milford Haven Urban District Council. The annual meeting of this Council was held on Friday night, Mr John Rees being unanimously Friday night, Mr John ii ees beiuP, here were alsc) requested to take the chair pro tern. There were also present: Messrs Gaskell, Walkley J. LI. Davies, Hire, Whicber, G. S. Kelway, Col. Roberts, Messrs Russan, Jas. Davies, George, W. Williams, Huzzey, and Cole, together with the Clerk, the Medical Officer, the Gas and Water Manager, and the Surveyor and Inspector. INFORMAL MEETING. Col. Roberts asked if they should, according to custom, hold a brief informal meeting before the formal one. He would suggest that the representatives of the Press retire. This was seconded and agreed to. THANKS TO THE CHAIRMAN. Mr Rees: You are all aware that my term of office expires to night. It now becomes your duty to appoint a chairman for the ensuing year. Dr. Griffith said what he was about to do would, he was sure, meet with the hearty approval of the Council. The Council were delighted to see Mr Rees back with them again. It was not the fault of Mr Rees that he had not been able to attend regularly since he had been chairman. But they all rejoiced to see him in his present state of health. (Hear, hear.) The pleasant duty he had now to perform was that of moving a vote of thanks to their excellent Chairman. They all believed and appreciated his integrity, and he was, moreover, one of the oldest citizens of the town of Milford. Every member would agree with him when he said that their Chairman had fulfilled his duties in a strictly honourable and impartial manner. He begged to move that the thanks of the Council be accorded Mr Rees for the manner in which he had conducted the business of the Council for the past year. Col. Roberts wished to re-echo the sentiments expressed by Dr. Griffith. During the time Mr Rees had presided over their meetings he had done it to the eIltiresatisfaction of everyone. He was only sorry that Mr Rees had not been able to attend more often. The vote of thanks was unanimously passed. The Chairman expressed his sincere gratification for the way in which they had referred to him. They were all aware that he had been unable to put in an appearance for many months, but when he was present his one object was to do his very best for the interests of the ratepayers. He again thanked them for the kindly way in which they had mentioned his name. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Col. Roberts now proposed that Dr.,Griffith be appoin- ted chairman for the ensuing year, and in doing so he knew he would meet with the hearty approval of the Council. Twenty-five years ago Dr. Griffith occupied the chair of the old Board of Commissioners, when the affairs of the town were at their very lowest ebb. Those who took the trouble to refer to the minute book would find that Dr. Griffith very ably filled the chair during that time, and he hoped he would fill it quite as ably during the next twelve months. Mr W. Williams had pleasure in seconding. The chair was then vacated by Mr Rees, and Dr. Griffith occupied it. Dr. Griffith wished to thank them most sincerely for the honour they had conferred upon him, because it certainly was an honour to occupy the chair of such a Council. He would endeavour to perform his duties to the best of his abilities. He felt confident that if he were spared to see his term of office through that it would be a very pleasant one to him, because he looked upon them all as his friends. He promised them one thing, and that was, that he should not be too strict as chairman, though he certainly would endeavour to keep them up to their duties. He should endeavour to keep as near as possible to the standing orders, but he did not consider it well for a chairman to adhere too strictly to those rules. (Hear, hear). There was a certain amount of laxity which always should be given. Col. Roberts had referred to the time when he presided not over that Council, but over the old Board of Commissioners-the mother of that Council-in one of the most troublous times as far as it regarded them as a body, but by judicious management they were able to pay all their debts, and everyone had received 20s in the E, so that the Sold Board had never been bankrupt. He hoped they would progress in future as well as they had done during the past few years, during which time so many improvements had been effected in Milford, and he hoped they would not regret having placed him in the chair for the year. VICE-CHAIRMAN. The Chairman hoped they would appoint a very practical vice-chairman, because he might be called away many nights when they would be sitting. Col. Roberts was sure that the chairman could not have a better vice-chairman than his worthy predecessor. Mr Walkley seconded, and this was agreed to. Mr John Rees returned thanks to the Council for having placed him back on the platform, as it were. (Laughter). THE NUMBER ON EACH COMMITTEE. Mr Whicher asked to be allowed to put the proposal which stood in his name, viz., that the members on each committee be increased from five to seven. They had four committees which met regularly every month, and some more frequently. Two of the committees did not meet very frequently. By increasing the number on each committee they would be giving members a certain amount of latitude. Mr Walkley thought the proposal a good one, because some of the committees did require more than five members. Col. Roberts asked if Mr Whicher included the chair- man of the Board ? Mr Whicher: No. Col. Roberts Then you give the committees a majority of the members of the Board, which is a most dangerous weapon. We discussed the matter some time ago. I propose that we reduce the number to six. Mr J. Ll. Davies seconded the amendment. As stated by Col. Roberts, it would not be advisable to give a committee a majority of the Board. With five members, however, on the committee, they sometimes experienced a difficulty in obtaining a quorum. Mr Whicher said that the chairman would not attend all the committees. He did not think the views of the committeees would be totally opposed to the views of the Council. His only wish was to make the committees as effective as possible. Mr Walkley said he had hoped that Mr Whicher would have accepted the amendment. He did not consider it advisable that a committee should have a majority of the Board, and he begged to withdraw from seconding the motion. Mr Whicher then agreed to substitute six members for seven. It was afterwards agreed that six members be appointed on four committees. SELECTION COMMITTEE. The following members were voted on the Selection I CommitteeCol. Roberts, J. Ll. Davies, Wm. Williams, Walkley, Kelway, and Gaskell. I VARIOUS COMMITTEES. I The Selection Committee appointed the following members on the various committees. GAS AND WATER COMMITTEE.—Messrs Jas. Walkley, Jas. Davies, Jos. Whicher, J. Ll. Davies, G. S. Kelway, and Thos. George. 4 SPABLIAMENTARY & LAW;COMMITTEE.-Messrs William Hire, Col. Roberts, J. LI. Davies, G. Cole, and William Huzzey. SANITARY COMMITTEE.—Messrs Wm. Williams, Gas- kell, Wm. Hire, John Rees, G. Cole, and Wm. Huzzey. HIGHWAYS, LIGHTING, AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE. Messrs J. B. Gaskell, Col. Roberts, Whicber, Thos. George, Jas. Russan, and W. Huzzey. CEMETERY COMMITTEE.—Messrs Jas. Davies, William Williams, Jas. Walkley, Col. Roberts, and Jas. Russan. FINANCE AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. Messrs Jas. Walkley, Whicher, John Rees, G. S. Kelway, Hire, and Geo. Cole. The Chairman is a member of all committees. Mr Walkley moved that the names submitted form the various committees for the ensuing year. Mr Kelway seconded, and this was agreed to. } WATER WORKS EXTENSION. I The Clerk was instructed to borrow the sum of £ 2,450 for the purposes of the Water Works extension. GAS AND WATER WORKS noMMTTTTvrc I The Gas and Water Works Committee re- commended that Thomas Griffiths and Co.'s tender for Large and Thro' Gas Coal at 17. 9d. and 15s. 9d. per ton, and Partridge Jones & Co.'s tender for Steam Coal at 15s. 4d. per ton be accepted. The Committee reported that they had received the following tenders for carting coal and coke to Pumping Station at Priory: Robert Warlow (coke), Is. 10d., (coal) Is. Gd. per ton, Thomas Griffiths (coke), Is. 9d., (coal) Is. Gd. per ton, Hubert Brown Evans (coke), Is. Gd., (coal) Is. 6d. per ton. The committee recommended that H. B. Evans' tender be accepted. The Committee recommends as follows: (1.) That a three-inch Gas Xaii be laid in Greville Road at the same time as the street is made up. (2). That as the water service pipe leading to Mr Palmer's farm yard in Pill Lane is choked, a new three-quarter service be laid where necessary. Mr J. LI. Davies, in moving the adoption of the report, said that the committee had very carefully con- sidered tho tenders, and it was only after mature deliberation thit they came to the decision to make those recommendations. They had not accepted the cheapest coal tendered, but from information given them they believed it would be cheaper in the end. They believed that it would prove to be cheaper than the cheapest coal they had ever had. He wished to call their attention to the fact that their reservoir at Thornton had been com- pleted, and he also had the very gratifying news to tell them that although shut up for only eight hours it was already one-third full. If the water kept coming down as it did at present, in all probability it would be full by the next week. So instead of holding two million gallons of water it would hold three millions. He had no hesitation in saying that the present reservoir would hold twice the quantity as heretofore. The Docks and the military could also rest assured that they would in future be able to get a plentiful supply, and he hoped that during the latter part of the summer they would not suffer from scarcity of water. Mr Gaskell seconded. He was sure the remarks that had fallen from Mr Davies must be very satisfactory. He thought the work had been done very satisfactorily, and the reservoir was twice as efficient now as when they commenced operations. Mr J. Ll. Davies said he had omitted to refer to the most important matter. He thought the council should fully recognise the extraordinary efforts put forth by the Gas and Water Manager in order to get the work com- pleted. He was sure that they could not but feel grate- ful for the manner in which the work had been carried out. He thought they should fully recognise it, and he hoped that in very short time the board would take the opportunity of recognising it in a more substantial | manner. Mr Kelway could not agree with what Mr Davies had said, from a financial point of view, or from a practical acquaintance with the working of the coal. He found that the coal now recommended was not superior to the coal they had had for the past six months. The coal which they had been using for the past six months was quoted at od, but they now proposed paying 17s 9d. which, according to the returns of their own manager, (lid not give any better results. The candle-power varied from Io to 17, the average being about 16. He agreed with Mr Davies when he said that the cheapest coal was not always the best. They were under an ob- ligation to consumers to give them the best light. If the j analysis Was anything like correct, the coal to whicWlie had referred must be superior to the one recommended. The least they could do was to give it a trial, and he moved that that part of the report be deferred till their next meeting, and that in the meantime two or three sample trucks of the coal of J. E. Thomas, Aberdare, be pur- ( chased, so that they would have an opportunity of trying it by their own illuminating power. From a financial point of view the difference between the two prices was a, very considerable matter. If the recommendation of the Gas and Water Committee were adopted, they would have a deficit of £ 25 as compared with the amount men- tioned at the last meeting. In addition to that, it was understood when the estimates were prepared that they were going to receive XIIO from the County Council towards their main roads. As a matter of fact, during the past week the County Council had decided to give them only je.)9, that meant .£50 less than their calcula- tion. If they were going on in that way, losing 1,50 here and £ 50 there, at the end of the year their balance would be on the wrong side. Mr Walkley seconded the amendment. If what Mr Kelway had said was correct, he thought it only reason- able that the question should be deferred until their next meeting. The Chairman said he was present when the tender was accepted, and they found out from information re- ceived throIIor}) v"ri(\J,<:t nbarinpls that tha ma.l recom- mended had always given satisfaction. No reliance could be placed upon analysis. They came to the con- clusion that it was their duty to fall back to the tender recommended, and they found out that it would not be more expensive, considering that they would be able to do with very little of cannel coal. Mr Huzzey desired to know whether it was a fact that by mixing a certain amount of cannel coal with Bryndu coal that they get the same illuminating power as the Braichycymmer coal. They would then be saving £ 25 a year, and he thought they should get the both blended. Mr Whicher said that if he understood Mr Kelway's motion it was simply that the committee be asked to test the coal at 16t and 13s 9d. Seeing the considerable dif- ference between the prices, if by testing the coal in their own works the result would be at all satisfactory, the saving would be considerable. He did not understand Mr Kelway meant to adopt the coal without first giving it a fair trial. Mr Kelway Certainly not. Mr William Williams thought it a most reasonable amendment from an economical point of view. He knew that it was the practice in every Gas Works to get coal from various contractors, in order to test them in their own works, and accept the tender according to results. Mr J. Ll. Davies thought it perhaps necessary to say that it was only after deliberate and careful consider- ation that they agreed to recommend the tender. Certainly the committee were not biassed by any personal considerations. They believed the recommendation was made in the interests of the Board. The replies which they received from several gas and water managers were identical with the one they had from their own manager, and Mr George himself. The other coal was more expensive in the end. Mi-IGeorge could not remember saying that the thro' coal produced quite as much, but he thought that he said that the production of the two coals he considered near alike, but that the brilliancy of the Braic-y-cymmer was superior. Mr Cole wanted to know if the coal Mr Kelway advocated had been tested with them. Mr Kelway: No. On a division nine voted for the amendment, which was therefore carried. The report, as amended, was then adopted. SANITARY COMMITTEE. I Mr Jas. Davies moved the adoption of the report of the Sanitary Committee, which was as follows:—" The Com- mittee reported that they had under their consideration reports received from the Medical Officer of Health and the Inspector of Nuisances with reference to the Slaughter House, and they submit the same to the Council with the recommendation that copies of the report be sent to the owners of the property with a request that they (the owners) give the matter their prompt attention." Mr Wm. Williams seconded, and the report was adopted. REPORT OF THE HIGHWAYS, LIGHTING, I AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE. I This committee reported that they had received a tender from Mr Robert Cole of X93 for kerbing, channel- ing, and making up carriageway of Greville Road, and that they considered the same reasonable and recom- mended that it be accepted. The committee recommended as follows :-(1). That a cargo of granite chippings be ordered. (2). That a new storm grating be fixed in North Road in place of the small grating at the east end of Charles Street, esti- mated cost 12 10s. (3). That Mr Jenkins be granted permission to erect a pair of gates to enclose a small piece of ground in front of his foundry at Hakin at a rent of Is a year. (4). That housekeeper's room on the first floor, lobby, landing and staircase, be repaired, coloured, and painted, at an estimated cost of £12. Mr Huzzey moved the adoption of the report. He referred to section 3, and thought the words "the gates to be closed at night" should be added. Mr Russan seconded. Mr J. Ll. Davies said they had received many appli- cations to the effect that some opening was badly needed there. He hoped that the way into the Docks would not be shut up to the interests of the public. Mr Kelway said that Mr Davies was assuming that there was a right-of-way there, but that was not so. [At this Mr J. Ll. Davies was observed to shake his head]. Mr Huzzey said he noticed his friend, Mr J. Ll. Davies shake his head when Mr Kelway said there was no right- of-way there. But it was a positive fact that there was no right-of-way there. Mr Wm. Williams said that with regard to the Hakin right-of-way, he should say that it ought to be a right- of-way. Hundreds of people used that road because it was the shortest route to the vessels. Some arrangements ought to be made without locking up the place entirely without any notice whatsoever. Mr George It seeems very strange that we should at one meeting ask that the entrance to the Docks be shut, and now ask to open it. (Laughter). Mr J. Ll. Davies said there was only one way of getting from the Docks to Hakin. He was surprised at any member suggesting that there was no right-of-way there. The Dock Company had allowed a right-of-way there for some considerable time. He moved that the suggested clause be not inserted. Mr Wm. Williams seconded, and this was carried by 7 votes to 4. Mr Jas. Davies asked the Chairman of the Committee whether his attention had been called to the continuous obstruction of the road leading from Mr Coate's shop down to the Dingle. Mr Huzzey said he could not answer that question because he had ceased to be chairman of the Highway Committee. The Chairman: Instructions will be given by the committee to the Surveyor. Mr Gaskell referred to the fact that the committee had done nothing with regard to the ventilating of the Board room. The Chairman: The Chairman of the committee cannot answer that. I think we should leave that as a legacy to the next committee. (Laughter.) I FINANCE COMMITTEE. I The Finance Committee recommended that bills amounting to X416 10s 2d. be paid out of the Treasurer's general account; X411 17s. lid. out of the Treasurer's water loan account; and X2 14s 4d. out of the Treasurer's street improvement loan account. On the motion of Mr Kelway the committee's reccomendations were adopted. I STORM SIGNALS. A letter was read from Mr Crocker, chief Custom House officer, asking if the council would assist them in getting up storm signals, the expense of hoisting having to be met locally. The letter was referred to a committee, several of the members remarking that the council could not make any [ such grant. I A. DANGER. I A letter was read from Mr J. T. Ll. Davies calling the Board s attention to a wire stretched accross the road- way at Black Bridge and calling upon the Board to defray the expenses of the damage done to his trap by same. The letter was referred to the committee. I This was all the business.

MILFORD HAVEN. I Our readers are respectfully invited to forward us notice of births, marriages, or deaths, which we insert free of charge, the only condition being that they are accompanied with the name and address of the sender. Communications left at our Milford office not later than Tuesday noon will ensure insertion in the next issue of the Telegraph. WEDDING CARDS! WEDDING CARDS!! NEW SELEC- TION JUST RECEIVED.—For specimens and prices, apply at the Telegraph Offices, Haverfordwest and Milford Haven. Every description of Plain and Ornamental PRINTING neatly and expeditiously executed at very low prices, at the lelegraph Printing Offices, Priory Street, Milford Haven. William Lewis & Sons Pro- prietors. DENTAL NOTICE. Messrs F. Owen & Co. Surgeon Dentists, now attend at Mr Bevans, stationer, 12a, Charles Street, Milford Haven, every other Tuesday. See large advertisement. Consultation free. American Dentistry. Teeth fixed by the company's Patent Suction requiring no fastening. For eating and articulation they are equal to the natural teeth. Mr and Mrs A. J. Tilbrook beg to offer their sincere thanks to the very numerous friends who have so kindly sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement. FISHERMEN'S FOLLY.-A foolhardy act which might have ended disastrously for one of the actors was witnessed by a crowd of people from the dock walls at Milford Haven on Wednesday afternoon. It appears that two seamen who had just received their discharges from a steam trawler in the dock were crossing the Hakin side of the docks to reach Milford, when one of them made a wager to the effect that he could swim the intervening distance and reach the opposite side before the other. Suiting the action to the word he immedia- tely threw off some of his clothes, jumped into the water, and began swimming across. Not to be out- done, however, the other sprang into the water also with all his heavy clothing on, and the race commenced, but about half way across the latter began to feel the effects of the great weight of his clothing, and it was seen that he was gradually losing strength, and would drown unless help could be rendered. Fortunately some men in a boat happened to be near and came to the rescue, but not a minute too soon, for just as they reached him his head was almost under water, and it was with some difficulty that the rescuers clutched the man's hair and raised him out of the water. He was then dragged through the water to the shore, where his comrade had already landed. Both were at once ordered off the docks with a severe caution from the police.

SMACK RUN DOWN. I TWO MEN DROWNED OFF LUNDY. On Friday about three o'clock the fishing smack Escort, owned by Mr Peter Hancock, of Milford Haven, was run down off Luudy Island by the fishing smack Fish Girl, of Brixham. The Escort, which carried a crew of four, sank immediately. Two men, mate and cook, natives of Brixham, Devonshire, were drowned, but the other two were saved and landed at Milford in the afternoon.

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[SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR AT MILFORD. It was with a certain amount of reluctance that the Committee of the North Road Baptist Chapel ventured to again hold a Bazaar for the purpose of clearing off the debt which still hangs upon that Chapel. The expenditure in connection with such an undertaking is necessarily considerable, aud there is always an amount of uncertainty associated with the receipts. But Milford people are not usually lacking in philanthropy, especially when an appeal is made to them on behalf of a religious institution. and we are pleased to say that the total proceeds of the bazaar will amount to the magnificent sum of over £ 200, which exceeded all expectations. The original debt incurred by the building of the Chapel amounted to X3,000, but that sum has gradually been reduced and now stands at £800, excluding of course the proceeds from the present bazaar. As regards the energy which has been infused into the movement we may mention that last year the respected pastor, Rev. Mr Prosser, succeeded by his own individual efforts in raising the very useful sum of illo towards the liquidation of the debt. Every- one who entered the Bazaar, and gazed upon the artistic display, must have been very forcibly struck with the stalls exhibiting agricultural produce. Not that the other stalls were by any means deficient in artistic taste, but because in these there was not the same scope for curious, interesting, and fascinating devices. Butter seemed the most pliant, one might almost say the mORt obedient, of all products, because the pretty baskets of artificially made butter, containing tulips and chrysanthemums did not fail to attract the most prosaic mind. The bazaar was opened at half-past two on Thursday afternoon by Mr r. R. Oswald. There were also on the platform, Revs. C. Gwion, W. II. Prosser, J. A. Turner, Ceitho Davies, and T. L. Rees, of Bethel. After a hymn had been sung, and prayer offered by the Rev. C. Gwion, Mr Prosser introduced Mr Oswald as the gentleman who would declare the bazaar open. Mr Oswald said he was glad to see bazaars insti- tuted which had for their object the aiding of religious institutions. He was at all times pleased to render such assistance as he could to all denomin- ations who preached the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. He asked them not to despise little things, and wished them not to forget that a principal doubled itself in IT years at 5 per cent. interest. They should support all sects who faithfully preached the gospel. They were indebted to Jesus Christ for the salvation which he had purchased for every one, and they should not forget to do everything they could to advance the Kingdom of God upon earth. The Stalls were as follows COMMITTEE'S STALL.—Mrs Prosser, Mrs Gwilliam, and Mrs Cay ley, assisted by Miss Adams. GROCERY STALL.—Mr and Mrs Hole and Miss Rees. FARMERS' STALL.—Mrs Gwytber, Miss George, Steynton Mrs Maclaren, Miss George, Newport; Miss Gwyther, Miss Davies, Steynton; and Mrs Evans, Ven. SWEET AND FLOWER STALL.—Mr Gill and Mrs I Lewis. TOBACCONIST AND FANCY STALL. Mrs John, assisted by Mrs Lewis and Miss Hardwick. REFRESHMENT STALL.—Miss Williams, Mrs Morris, Mrs Davies, assisted by Miss Jenkins and Miss Lewis. During the evening songs and instrumental se- lections were rendered at intervals by the following artistes Miss Jennie George, Miss Hannah George, Newport (daughter of the Rev D. George, former pastor) Miss Gwyther, Messrs Allen, G. H. Stowell. S. Scott, Wm. Gill, and Rev. F. D. Williams. The accompanists were Miss George, Miss Daisy Farrow, and Mr H. Gill. As was expected the Washing Competition was an item which attracted a great deal of attention, the hall being crowded. The compe- tition proved to be a keen one and was exceedingly interesting. The winner was Miss Edith Morgan, Pill, while the second prize was won by Miss Minnie Lewis, Pill. The first prize consisted of a case of electro-plated spoons and tongs, and the second prize was a box of assorted soap, both prizes being the gifts of Messrs. Lever Bros., Ltd. Mrs Chugg and Mrs W. Gill adjudicated, and gave every satis- faction. The competition was under the direction of Mr T. Pearce, while the secretaries fulfilled the duties of timekeepers. On Friday afternoon the bazaar was again opered. The evening's entertainment consisted of vocal and instrumental music, the following ladies and gentle- men taking part: —Miss J. J. George, Messrs Ashton Cole, D. George, Allen, and W. Gill. During the evening the pastor, Rev. Mr Prosser, announced the receipt of a handsome donation of X50 from Mr and Mrs Page, and also a cheque for il5 from an anonymous friend. He wished to express the grati- tude of the church to the kind donors. The accompanists were Miss Daisy Farrow and Mr H. Gill. Selections on the gramophone were given by Mr J. L. Lewis. The secretarial duties were ably carried out by Mr B. James, assisted by Mr Ernest N. Jones, while Mr W. Jenkins was treasurer. The Committee desire to tender their heartiest thanks to the many kind friends for their generous help in the way of contributions, and also the public for the liberal patronage the bazaar received, and which has resulted in a large and unprecedented measure of success.

THE GASPESIA. Although the Gaspesia, which was recently cut out of the ice oif the Magdalen Islands, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, where she had been imprisoned for some con- siderable time, has been safely towed to Trepassey, a town about a mile and a half from St. John's, New- foundland, by the sailing steamer Kite, belonging to Messrs Bowring Brothers, of the latter port, she has been unable so far to approach the harbour owing to the dangerous proximity of ice floes. In consequence it will be impossible to dry dock her for the necessary repairs for some time, which will necessarily have the effect of still further delaying her departure from that port. However, the authorities are fully alive to the impor- tance of her case, and every despatch will be given to the Gaspesia when it is possible for her to get inside the port. The Dorset., which left Swansea on the 22nd ult., and Milford Haven on the following date, arrived safely at St. John s on the 1st inst., and after discharging cargo for that place she left for Paspebiae on the 4th, arriving there about the 6th. She experienced a very good pass- age out. Her return cargo is now being loaded up, and she is expected to sail for England about the end of this week. At present no arrangements have been made with regard to her discharging on this side of the Atlantic, but it is probable that she will call at Milford Haven to iand her passengers and part cargo, and thence proceed to Swansea. GASPESIA ARRIVES AT ST. JOHN'S.-A Lloyds telegram from St. John's (Newfoundland) on Monday says:— Steamer Gaspesia arrived, assisted by steamer Rite. Gaspesia is badly damaged.

Dates to be Remembered at Milford Haven. THURSDAY, APRIL 27th.Grand Concert in aid of the Tabernacle Church funds. THURSDAY, MAY 4TH.-Tea and evening concert at Rehoboth Chapel. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3rd.—Service of Song.— In His Steps, or what would Jesus do by the Wesleyan Choir. MONDAY, MAY 15TH.—Owing to alteration of date of Baptist Bazaar, Rev J. A. Turner's lecture on Early Methodist Heroes" will be postponed till Monday, May 15th. SUNDAY, MAY 28TH.-Thornton Sunday school anniversary services. MAY 30th, 31st, AND JUNE 1st.—Grand bazaar on behalf of the New Wesleyan Chapel building fund at the Drill Hall. THURSDAY, JULY 13th.-The third annual sports of the R.A.O.B., will be held on the above date.

NEYLAND. A splendid choice of Gents' Hard Felt and Trilby Hats from Is lid up Blacks, Fawns, Browns. Call and e' them.-G. H. BIDDLECOMBE, Loudon House Neyland. PRESENTATION. — On Easter Monday an interesting presentation took place at New Milford For many years Mr Deegan has been connected with the Marine Department of the Great Western Railway Company, and the removal of the offices of that department from New Milford to Paddington has occasioned the transfer of the staff to the latter place. During the time he has been living at New Milford, Mr Deegan has been an active member of the congregation of St. Mary's Catholic Church, at Pembroke Dock. He was always to the fore in any work that had for its object the benefit of the church or congregation, and, by his upright conduct, he had shed the light of good example all around. It is, therefore, not surprising that his Catholic friends of New Milford decided to present Mr and Mrs Deegan with some proof of their esteem. With this object in view a number of Mr and Mrs Deegan's Catholic friends met them at the London Coffee House, on Monday evening, and after being entertained to tea by the Misses Walsh, the Rev. Father McEntegart, Rector of St. Mary's, Pembroke Dock, was called upon to make the presen- tation. This consisted of a life-size photograph (in massive oak frame) of Mr and Mrs Deegan, and the Life of St. Thomas a Becket in two handsomely-bound volumes. In making the presentation the Rev. Father McEntegart said he felt pleased at being present to honour their guests. Mr Deegan had, undoubtedly, made a great impression by his many good qualities on the Catholics of New Milford. He was a good son, a good husband, and a good father, and, although he the (rev. gentleman) was sorry to lose such a good member of his congregation, yet he wished that in his new sphere he would give the same good example as he had in the past, and that he would be very successful. With regard to Mrs Deegan, although she was not a member of his congregation, he bad the greatest ttdrairttion for her. She was a good, accomplished wife, and from the very first time he had known her he had nothing but the highest respect for her. Ho then asked Mr° and Mrs Deegan to accept the photograph and books from the Catholics of New Milford. The framed photograph bore the following inscription Presented to Mr and Mrs J. J. Deegin ou their leaving Milford, by their Catholic friends of that place, with best wishes for their future welfare; March, 1:108." Mr Deegan, who appeared deeply moved, in responding, said that he heartily thanked them for their beautiful presents. They would always remind him of the many genuine friends" he had | left at new Milford. He was reallv not aware that his conduct had created such a favourable impression, and he felt altogether unworthy of such gifts. Still he thanked them most heartily, and said he would always retain the most pleasant recollections of the time spent with them. A musical evening followed, solos being contributed by the Rev. Father Quinn, Mrs Catchpole, Miss Thomas, Messrs Rogers and Catchpole. and recita- tions by Mr T. W. Carroll. Votes of thanks to the hostess concluded a very enjoyable evening.—•' Catholic Times."

HAVERFORDWEST VOLUNTEERS. 1 COLONEL EATON EVANS'S FAREWELL. I The local volunteers, to the number of seventy or eighty, assembled at the Market Hall on W ednesday, and after undergoing inspection by Captain W. G. Eaton Evans, and the band had played "For he's a jolly good fellow," Colonel Eaton Evans decorated Sergt.-Major Cook with a medal for long service and good conduct, hoping that he would live long to wear it. Colonel Eaton Evans then addressed those pre- sent. He spoke with much emotion, aud said he dared say it was known to all of them that lie had given up the ranks which he held in the corps of major and lieutenant colonel. He need not say that he had done so with very much regret. Twenty-seven years ago he joined the battalion as a lieutenant. He was at that time 37 years old, and was rather old to have come in at all to the rank to which lie was then appointed. If they would add his age to his service he thought they would agree with him that it was about time for him to retire. But he did not think he should have done so but for one or two reasons. One of them was that volunteering nowadays was not what it used to be, and the requirements for the volunteer army were very much stricter than they used to be. They demanded more activity and required younger men. He had for some time felt that lie could not satisfactorily perform the duties of his rank and take part in camp duty which had now become an absolute requisite. There was another reason, and that was that lie felt and knew lie should be succeeded by an officer of the regular army, a gentleman who would be able to discharge the duties of field officer much better than lie possibly could. For those reasons he felt it was the right time for him to retire, but at the same time he begged of them to remem her t Ilat lie did not sever his connection with the Haverfordwest Volunteers, (applause). He was allowed to wear his uniform and retain his rank. He hoped sometimes to appear on parade in the uniform of their corps, although un- able to take any part in the active proceedings that might be going on. Those leave-takings were always painful proceedings, hut lie did not intend for that to be a leave-taking, (applause). He begged to thank them for the help they had given him during the years he had been in com- madd, and hoped their support would be extended to his successor. It was unfortunate that the numbers in the Haverfordwest companies were not so large as they used to be, and that there j were only a few recruits this season. He did not know the reason. Any young man in that town had time to take his part in the volunteer ranks, and lie was quite sure that they would bear him j out that it was an advantage to a young man to learn his drill, habits of obedience and steadiness, and become a good shot. It was quite impossible i for any officer to keep up the standard of the corps unless lie was supported not only by the officers and members but by the towns-people, and lie hoped they would do their best to get recruits for that corps. Their volunteer corps had been in exis- | tance since 1860, or very nearly 4(1 years, and it would be a discredit to Haverfordv. est if it ceased to exist altogether. He was very sorry to give up command, and hoped they would meet on the parade ground tor many years to come. He should always take a great interest in them, and they could depend upon having his support and assistance in every way in his power. (applause). The band then played" Sbenld auld acquain- tance be forgot." after which the corps marched to the Castle Square, and back to the armoury, where they were dismissed. We understand that Colonel Eaton Evans's successor will be Captain Webley Parry Price, of Cardiganshire.

TIER'S CROSS CHAPET.The Sunday School Anniversary of the above place of worship will be held on Whit-Sunday, May 21st, when the Rev. J. Griffiths, Pembroke Dock, will o6ida.te in the morning at 10.30 and evening at 6.

Fatal Accident at Pembroke Dock. A YOUTH KILLED BY A CRANE FALLING INTO THE RIVER. On Friday. Mr Herbert J. E. Price, coroner, held an inquest at the Market Hall, Pembroke Dock, on the body of Henry Lloyd, a youth 16 years of age, who died the previous Wednesday from injuries received owing to the falling of a crane into the river. Thomas Lloyd said he lived at Front Street, and was a skipper. Deceased was his son, and was 16 years of age. He saw deceased on the day he died, and he told witness that the crane was out of order. His son was employed as a labourer. George Cannock. a crane driver, said he lived at Martello Tower, and was employed by Pethick Bros. Deceased had been with him driving the crane for about seven months, and used to fetch coal and tend upon him. On the morning of the 18th he started work about (i.SO. Deceased was standing in the coal bunker, and witness was upon the foot-plate, about 15 feet from the water, when he felt a sudden jerk, and the next moment both witness and deceased were struggling in the water. Witness was able to assist the deceased to shore, and he was then conveyed to the hospital. The crane weighed about 12 tons, but witness fell clear of the engine. Deceased was not standing in a dangerous position. The lifting capacity of the crane was two tons, the load being a ton. The crane had been repaired by Mr Crossman about a fortnight ago. Mr Crossman was the foreman, and witness would inform him if the crane needed repairs. The machine was overhauled by Mr Cross- man about a fortnight ago. and the crane was then tested all over. Witness saw the crane after the accident, and portions of it were in the works at the present time. Witness did not think that anything unusual happened. The axle, which caused the accident, was in two pieces, but he could not say whether the axle fell into the water. It was not deceased's duty tc be CD. the engine when it was running. Reuben Grossman, who was in charge of the machinery, said it was his duty to see that the crane was in proper repair. The crane had been examined about a fortnight age, and witness then saw that it was in good condition The machine was purchased from Isles, of Leeds, about three years ago. No accident had ever occurred before with it. Witness was about 200 yards from the crane when the accident happened, but he could not give an opinion as to how it occurred. The axle was one part on the crane and one part on the jetty. Deceased would have to lock after the fire when the driver was at dinner. Witness afterwards examined the axle which was made of Staffordshire iron, and the fracture was quite fresh. Witness could not under- stand how it could cause the accident, though it might have done so. He had often tested the cast- iron when he thought there was a crack in it. The cast-iron had been in use for about 12 months to his certain knowledge, and all the repairs done to the machine had been minor ones. The crane would lift three tons, and 36 cwt. would be considered light weight. He had warned the deceased on two previous occasions against going on the engine. The machine was in about 300 pieces at present. The distance of the fall would be about sixteen feet. He had seen the axle fractured before. William Jones, a labourer employed by Pethick Bros., said his duty was to see that the line was clear and to signal to the driver. He was in front of the crane when they were hauling up the gravel. Witness on hearing a noise, looked round, and saw the crane fall over and the two men on it. The line was clear on that spot. He ran down to the boat, and helped the men out of the water. He did not see part of the axle on the jetty. Edward W. Luther, a fleet surgeon in the Royal Navy, deposed to attending the deceased from the time when he was brought to his surgery until his death. Deceased rallied slightly about four hours after the accident, but died about 12.45 the following day, in his opinion owing to the shock from the grave injuries received. The Jury returned a verdict that deceased was accidentally killed by the crane, on which he was working, falling into the river.

—— j BIRTHS. On the 12th inst., at the Warren, Milford Haven, the wife H. Warren Davis, of a son. On the 19th inst., at Pembroke Ferry, the wife of Mr H. Hughes, Trinity Service, of a daughter. On the 23rd iust., at Bryn Gwyn, near Haverford- west. the wife of the Rev. Jenkyn James, of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 16th n,t.. at Johnston Parish Church (by licence), by ti e Rev. E. H. Jones, vicar, Mr M. H. Bennett, of Freystrop, to Bessie, voungest and only surviving daughter of Mr Peter Sutton, of North Johnston. On the 23rd inst.. at Uzmaston Church, by the Rev. W. Beach Thomas, B. J. Perrott Thomas, of Cartlett, to Mary Cecilia, elder daughter of Mn Martin, of Auckland, New Zealand, and niece of Miss Martin, 4, Gloster Terrace. DEATHS. On the 15th inst., at Hook, Mr George Rees, aged 58. Deeply regretted. On the 13th inst., at Vale House, TufneU Park N., Emma, the beloved wife of Mr Edward Powell Mathias. Deeply regretted. On the 24th inst., at Horns Lane, in this town, Mr John Charles, shoemaker. On the 23rd inst., at the Black Lion, Dew Street, Thomas Davies, for many years coachman to the lao J. P. A. Hoyd Thomas Lloyd Phillips, Esq., Dale Castle, aged 69 years. On the 25th inst., at Portfield Villa, in this town, Mr Henry Harries, aged 75 years.

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. BROAD HA VEX BAPTIST CHAPEL. Grand Concert will be held on Thursday. May 11th. SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE BAPTIST CHORAL ASSOCIATION.—The eighth annual festival will be held at the Baptist Chapel, Martletwy, on Wednes- day, May 3. Prof. W. T. Samuel, I.S.M., will be the conductor. ALBANY CHAPEL. Preliminary announce- ments.-On Thursday, May, 11th, the choir will render a new and original Service of Song, entitled, In His Steps," the readings taken from the Rev. C. Sheldon's popular book. Particulars to follow. Also the Albany Church anniversary will be held on Sunday, August fith. Preacher, the Rev Thomas Xicholson. Bromley. Kent. The Ebenezer Sunday School Anniversary Services will be held Sunday, June 11th. Preacher: Rer. B. Lewis. Tenby. EBENEZEK CHAPEL.—On Wednesday, May 3rd, there will be a public meeting held in the above chapel to distribute prizes and certificate* to the success- ful candidates in the recent Sunday School Unioa Examination, te commence 7.30 p.m. BAPTIST MUSICAL ASSOCIATION. The Eighth Annual Festival in connection with the above, will be held at Bethesda Chapel. Haverfordwest, Thurs- day May 4th. The programme will consist of -an excellent selection of congregational tunes and anthems. Presidents: afternoon. SOw^ Rev. W. Davies, Langnm; evening, 6.0. Rev. J. Williams, Camrose. Conductor: Prof. W. T. Samuel, I.S.M., Cardiff. Mr W. Price, F.G.C.M., I.S.M., will preside at the organ. Dr. Greenish will adjudicate on the Hymn Tune Competition at the evening service. A silver collection will be made at each service in aid of the funds. ALBAXY SrXDAY SCHOOL. The anni- versary services in connection with the above will be held on Sunday next, when the Rev. W. Mendus will preach in the morning at 11: the Rev. O. D. Campbell in the afternoon at 2.30, and the Rev. S. Shrimpton in the evening at G. Special Lymns will be sung by the children.

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