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

Pembrokeshire County Council. The usual quartely meeting of the Pembrokeshire County Council was held at the Temperance Hall yester- day, Sir Charles Philipps, Bart., chairman, occupied the chair. The following were in attendance :-Messrs II. Ward, Geo. Thomas, Jas. Thomas, Ll. Gilbert, Stephen Rallen, Dr. Havard, W. Gibbs, C. W. R. Stokes, J. T. Fisher, Captain Gower, Edward Robinson, Sackville Owen, Thomas Brown, R. P. L. Penn, C. H. Yeckerman, G. P. Brewer, N. A. Roch, Col. Saurin, Alderman W. P. Wilson, Howell Walters, Rev. Lewis James, Thomas Llewellin, John Worthington, Jas. Hutchings, C. R. Carrow, Dr. G. Griffith, Charles Mathias, A. W. Massy, Lemuel Jones, J. H. Coram, Alderman M. Owen, Sir O. II. P. Scourfield, Thomas Baker, Owen H. S. Williams, J. F. Lort Phillips, Robert George, E. H. James, W. Wiiliams, J. Howard Griffiths, R. H. Harries, T. G. Thomas, W. G. James, W. Colby, D. Hughes Brown. Mr Wm. Da vies George, clerk, and other officials were 1Il attendance. The minutes having been signed. The Chairman announced that Col. Saurin had taken place of Major Wynne on the Council and had made the usual declaration. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from the Local Government Hoard asking for particulars as to whether any steps had been taken under the- Isolation Hospitals Act, and if so, for! complete information to be furnished as to all steps which had been taken. The Chairman As a matter of fact we have no hospitals in the County under the Act and there is there- to return to make. There was a further letter from the Local Government Board asking whether the washouses or public baths ere let for the purposes of public entertainments or as halls for concerts &c. The Chairman said for the same reason there was no reply to this communication. LIQUOR LAWS. A communication was received from the Clerk of the I)ellbi-h County Council enclosing a resolution passed by that body and asking for the consideration of the by the Pembroke Council. The resolution urged Majesty's Government to take steps to make IjUegal the sale of intoxicating liquor to children under 13 for consumptton off the premises. Rev Mr Lewis James begged to move the adoption of the resolution. There was no doubt that a great deal of lschief was done in that way especially in towns. here was not so much to complain of in the country laceg. He thought it would be a proper thing if the Pembroke County Council approved of such a measure as that indicated in the resolution. Mr R. Ward seconded the resolution. Dr. Griffith pointed out that no notice had been given hf this important question and he thought they should jave time to consider it. He begged to move that the tna.tter be referred to the Committee which undertook all "ork of this kind, namely the Public Works Committee. daughter) Mr Lemuel Jones seconded the amendment. Mr Yorke said he did not think this was a matter which (ftne within the province of the Public Works olnmittee. He thought all that was wanted was time to consider it, and a notice of motion would do that. C The Chairman said it was a usual courtesy between o OUnty Councils to consider matters sent like this from ne to another. The matter was finally allowed to stand over to next Meeting. FINANCIAL. tn. Mi-K'. ? Roch, chairman of the finance committee, ?Ovcd the adoption of the finance report. He said the ?Penditure up to the 31st March, had been ?,000. The r e' 1 9 amounted to £ 318 more than was received during f e previous year, and that was independent of sums ? education, or customs and excise. The amount for t'?tion was £ 1888, being .M8 more than was received a?t year. He moved the adoption of the recommenda- yl0'is of the finance committee which were as foHows :— That a rate of 1 d in the .? be collected by the 27th .?Hary, DQO, being the last instalment of the .?d rate fc)r the current year that the smn of £ 321 7s 7d, bein^ fpe residue of the sum of ?!,838 7s. 7<L, from the Local ?4%a?ioii Customs and Excise grant for the year ending j 8' March, 1899, be transferred from the County account t the credit of the account of the County Governing laody; th,-it the coimiin i ttee recouimeiid 1),iyiiiciit of the <!?'y; that the committee recommend payment of the Pensions, and other payments named therein ""hunting to .?,731 18s. 0 !d. ?ir Walters seconded the motion, which was supported ?4r Alt-,sv, tiid accordingly passed. ^BLIC WORKS THE SHIRE HALL IM- PROVEMENTS. £ lr Carrow, chairman of the Public Works Committee, „ "kitted the report of the committee. tbthe report stated that it had been resolved to publish  Bye-laws relating to the width of wheels of Y ?I'. cles and enforcing the carrying of lights on voh?Ies tv. So that police officers should be appointed to act under Locomotive's Act. It contained a report from the ?stant surveyor (Mr A. H. Thomas) relative to certain ttltlratI-OUs i.n the Shire Hall, and a recommendation that th e Surveyor might make experiments not to exceed X20* An application in reference to Cwmplisgog Bridge preferred to the Council for opinion. Ra- J1' Carro? in proposing the adoption of the report, }? \d ^ith rcgard to the Shire Hall improvements it might }^e Arable to refer it back to the Surveyor for another te more especially as the heating accommodation had ?li?'at been IIllude(I to in the programme. That waH a very itn jportant feature of the matter, and it was very defective. i,v Ith regard to the bye-laws they had a letter from a leman in the east of the county. Mr Robertson North, sir. Mr Carrow All the wise men come from the East, (Lk Ughter). That letter would be read for them. With tts ard to the Shire Hall improvements he said the matter ?'uet ripe yet and the Committee were not able to recommendation about it. He proposed the Monption of the report omitting this. bee r York. said he desired to ask a question which had b?n ? ?ny times asked of him, namely, when the re tious with regard to lights on vehicles would come inf force? He had read through them, but could find 119 as to when they would be enforced. 'rh" Chairman said they were in force at the present ra, ?ent, and it occurred to him as Chairman of the l?0 ?y Council that the best way to publish the fact was to ??tion it here and get it made known all over the ? ?."?y. Any gentleman who took a vehicle out now ?oth,utaIight was subject to a prosecution. He (Sir C}{h' '?8) had given instructions to his carters to put up ligw s for fear he would be the first to be summoned, ?ghter). I)r."i 'tb hoped notices would be posted through the I1nty ■Dr,c,i^e 6hairinaii said the placards would be ready for WI!Jg directly. llalIlth ?egard to the proposed improvements at the Shire s lf Llewellyn Gilbert asked if the £:W already Cl. oned would be laid out in experiments. to jV ??Iters said no money had been spent yet except to t'?ch the wires. The question should be referred b??? surveyor and the Committee for their report. Ii?te ?'?ht tell them that sum of X20 would be totally i]4 .eSuate. The suggestion of curtaining in the Hall \V0 necessitate 400 yards of stuff at 3s a yard. It 7iW i take at least 1100. iiQolber asked if the 120 would be part payment of th e 4100 airman I think not. tt?r Walters said h- thought ?100 would do the whole  M8- Carrow The ?100 does not take into consideration the ^rrangement of the heating apparatus of the  Hall. 4'Wo ? might be some assistance if the surveyor Fiv(i us his views. to ,r Thomas (surveyor) said he thought, perhaps, that it WCJ "111 be better to allow him to make another report to 11 ext Quarterly meeting. (Hear, hear). Q 11 the Proposition of Captain Gower the matter was '?ed back to committee. h THE NEW BYE-LAWS. bsequellt1y, the Clerk read a letter from Messrs it( blnson & Co., Bronchart, relative to the loads allowed tof Certain widths of tires and felloes. The Bye-laws 140,de set forth that tires not less than three inches in t}¡ th, and less than 4? inches should not carry more thi n I ton 15 cwt. in summer or 1 ton 10 cwt. in winter. T? Writer pointed out that such a law was not only bad III "? and would lead to litigation, but that it would Pic, ee a restraint upon trade. Messrs Robinson therefore 4-8ke(I that the law should be altered to 2 tons in winter, 41, (l 2 tons 10 cwt. in summer. M ,r ROhinson, of the hnn in question, said as he was Pro-, I ?N, the Standing Orders from moving an amend- ru,„ to the bye-laws now, he would first move that ,Sta "'Iillg Orders be suspended. Tfi Chairman This is a very serious matter. th),Tr Robinson said there was no doubt whatever that t}?"y?'?w was bad in law and a restraint on trade, and it ??Id lead to endless litigation. 330. he Mayor: These rules have been passed by the Jj0, i of Trade, and have been sanctioned by them. The I)est NN',0LV would be to move in a regular wav, and mean- Wh lle if there was any real grievance they would try to  it dealt with as leniently as possible. I)r. (-' ri?itli hoped that this would not put back the lating of the notices. rehe Chairman: At present these bye-laws are ? br "really Acts of Parliament. They have been passed Vn ile authorities in London and have gone through all do forms so that it would be absolutely impossible to uu- do them without a special resolution which would have to ",) before the Local Government Bocrd, and therefore 1 ilVe no option but to publish theec laws. It is now hr Cll out of our hands. ? ??h Carrow Raid there was no doubt, and the case as it Rt0 J Was an absurdity. Their intention was to have as Rrf Unformity as possible between this county and fC0a ,[^v gan and Carmarthenshire. Unfortunately they t)??ad Cardigan in that respect and he had not heard thz,t ad produced any bad results in that county. He q?? '"? Understood Mr Robinson and he should be glad Pe!r *onally if the matter could be put right. <?'' Robinson: Could not the bye-laws be passed fct to this ? rk4e Chairman said they were already passed. Sti 1 Robinson then moved the suspension of the T?. S Orders and Dr Havard seconded the motion. 'irfhi, e proposal was adopted unanimously. r Yorke then moved the resolution to take the foim ?Petition to the Local Government Board, altering thoRye"laws in the particulars suggested by Messrs llni '•inson &. Co.'s letter. Til-IF3 was passed unanimously. itev. Lewis James hoped it was clearly understood that t, '?t (hù not prevent the Bye-IaFs being put in force. ? he Chairman said he had 110 hesitation in saying they el" the absolute l"'v of the land at the present moment. ? Ir Brewer Are we in order in amending an Act of -"ament. (Laughter). 'r e Chairman It is merely a petition to the Local Q J'ernment Board to alter it 1.1 r Walters suggested that it mi-lit be ts well tO wail  they had all the alterations that would be wanted ? ?0has the bye-laws were published. He was sure tLt-I would have others coming in with objections. It  take the same trouble to alter one as to alter a. So 'en, and it was possible they wotdd be Inclined to alter ^tbers. Tl! e Chairman said in this case there must have been to e Mistake. he matter then dropped. CWMPLISGOG BRIDGE. of \Ptain Gower proposed that the Council grant a sum ?I 8h?,tif tile c?).it ?,f tiiis- Th e Chairman asked if there was a certificate in UCc with the law, showing that it Was a proper t, ge. the law, showing that it was a proper Mr Walters asked if it was built by private subscrip- tion or by money raised from rates ? Captain Gower Money raised from rates. Mr Walters moved that it should be referred to the Public Works Committee. Mr H. Jones seconded Captiwn Gower's motion. He said plans of this bridge had been sent down and on the understanding that the Council would pay the half the District Council went on the work and the bridge has been built. They ought to assist such districts, and they ought to try and make the world better as long as they were here and that was the way to do it-tq make the roads better. A communication was read from the St. Dogmell's Rural District Council, dated 7th April last, referring to their intention to construct this bridge which was over the river at Kilgerran. Mr Yorke said if this bridge was on an important road in the county he would be inclined to vote for it, but from the evidence given it did not appear where it was. Dr Griffith suggested to refer it back to the committee of Public Works. Mr Allen said it was necessary that the certificate should be given in first. Rev Mr Jones said the County Council had been very remiss in its duty in encouraging the building of bridges, and in this respect it was very backward in comparison with Cardigan and Carmarthen. They had only built the Newport bridge since the beginning of this Council. As a general principle they ought to encourage the build- ing of bridges. iii??he Chairman said he was very sorry but the present discussion was premature. The gentlemen who suppor- ted this proposal must first produce the certificate. The matter would be simply postponed till next meeting. He was very sorry he could not put the resolution now. MAIN ROADS COMMITTEE. Mr N. A. Roch moved the adoption of the report of the Main Roads Committee. The report stated that in oon- sequence of representations to Her Majesty's Treasury on the appeal of Mr John Scale, the following additions were recommended to the pensions of the following late surveyors of highways. Mr Scale's attitional pension to 31st March, last £ 16 16s. 3d., Mr W. H. Richards jEll as. 6d., Mr Essex Rees £ 0 16s. 8d., Mr J. C. Davies £ 11 15s. Od. Mr Stokes seconded the proposition which was passed unanimously. LUNATIC ASYLUM. Dr Griffith submitted his report on the Carmarthen Joiut Lunatic Asylum which was adopted unanimously. TECHNICAL EDUCATION. Rev L. James submitted the report of the Technical Education Committee. The report has already been published. Dr Griffith said he understood the intention was to circulate this money, which was raised on the rates, all through the county but Milford had not got any. Through a mistake the letter of their secretary had not been delivered and was returned. They therefore never heard anything of the meeting and knew nothing about the necessity of starting classes. His idea was that a certain sum of money should be given them at first to start classes with. He noticed that Fishguard and St. David's got £ 10 each and that Haverfordwest got £ 80. He did not consider that a fair division. He was going to make an application for some but if lie did not get more than E,10 he would be inclined to hand it back. He said there should not be favour shown towards any district. Mr James: In Cardigan we have the same complaint. Mr Yorke said in Fishguard they were grateful for small mercies. Mr James said he had to defend their Clerk. A letter was addressed by the Secretary, Science and Art Classes, Milford, and it was returned which showed there were no Science and Art Classes in Milford. He did not think Milford could make an application now since the classes should have been started in October. They should make applicatian early next year and the Technical Committee would take it up. There was every desire to deal fairly. The matter then dropped. AMROTH SEA WALL. Mr S. H. Owen moved that a grant of £ 10 be contri- buted by the Council in part-payment of the cost of re- pairing the road and sustaining the sea wall at Amroth. The Xarberth District Council had repaired the damage, at a cost of £."0. It was at the extreme end of the parish of Amroth, and was very little used by the parishioners themselves. The parish consisted chiefly of small agriculturists of a couple acres and a cow, and who were not overburdened with money. Their markets were towards the west. This road was a good deal frequented in the summer by tourists, and when wrecks take place it is the only road for the life-boat to go. Under these circumstances the Narberth District Council asked this Council for a grant of C40 towards the cost of repairing it. The Carmarthenshire road was damaged in the same way, and the County Council gave them substantial help towards it. He thought this was a fair application and hoped the Council would consider it so. Mr James seconded the resolution. He knew the place very well and saw the damage done. It was very dan- gerous to pass there. It appeared to him that the case came properly within the view of the County Council aud also within the section of the Act which provides that the Council may vote special sums for special and excep- tional expenses. There could not have been any doubt that the work was necessary, and there was no danger of creating a precedent. Mr Roach said similar cases to this had occurred at Llaustadwell, Newgale and Dale. They ought to con- sider them on a general principle, and as they had refused in the previous cases he thought this one ought not to be acceded to. Dr. Griffith thought if the County Council had power to contribute to such roads as that at Dale they should do so. The Dale road was in a very dangerous state and might give way at any time. When passing there he it gu i f between always alighted to see if there was not a gulf between him and the other side. It was quite as necessary to contribute towards these roads as to the bridges. Mr Jones suggested to send to the Public Works Com- mittee. Mr Owen: It has already beeu before the Public Works and the Main Roads Committees. Mr Brewer supported the proposal. It was a thing which might occur in any part of the County, and over which they had no control. Mr Vickerman said if they did not do justice to Dale it was no reason why they should not do justice in this case. Mr Griffiths would support the proposal on the under- standing that gentlemen would support a similar application for Newgale. (Laughter). A vote was then taken on the amendment to refer the matter to Committee of Public Works when their voted 15 for and 20 against. The original proposition was carried by 20 to 11.

Haverfordwest Volunteers. DISTRIBUTION OF TRADESMEN'S PRIZES. The distribution of prizes for shooting, drill and attendances to members of the Haverfordwest Volunteers took place at the Market Hall, on Saturday night. There was a good attendance of members of the corps and most of them more uniform. Mr Eaton Evans (captain) presided at the distribution, and in opening the proceedings delivered a short address. He pointed out that the prizes were given, not so much that a few good shots should secure them, but for the benefit of volunteering all round. Some good shots he said did not make it a point to attend drills, and for this reason it would now be arranged that no one would get prizes for shooting who did not put in at least 50 per cent. of the drills. He appealed to the martial spirit of the young men of the town to join the volunteers. The prize winners and donors were as follows:- Sergt E Drakeford, 18, arm chair, Mrs E Lewis, Picton Place; bottle champagne, Mr Bowen, Diuas Hotel, Mil- ford Ihven: lib tea, Mr Alfred Bevans, Holloway. CorpI J Moodie, 1, 2 bottles brandy, Col-Sergt Mathias walking-stick, Messrs Jones & Co, saddlers pipe, Mr Roberts, Bridge Street. Corpl W John, 18, h gallon whiskey, Messrs W H George & Co butter cooler, Mr F F Herbert; prize, Mr A H James. I Sergt-Major W T Cook, 18, goose, Mr J A Bland prize, Mr T G Birch pair slippers, Mr Alderwick. Sergt F Thompson, 17, i cask of ale, Mr L H Thomas, Castle Square box ties and braces, Mr Sidney Phillips lib tea, Mr Morgan, coachbuilder. Q.M-Sergt W Thomas, 17, G bottles sherry, Mr H T James, Brewery hat, Mr Sage, Bridge Street lib tea, Mrs Brann, St Thomas Green. Col-Sergt George Morris, 17, pair ducks, Mr J H Bishop bottle whiskey, Mr Thomas, Mill Ian; trowel, Mr Arthur Phillips, Jubilee Gardens. PrvtT Llewellin, 17, cake, Mr Male; groceries, Mr Isaiah Reynolds; bread, Mr W Davies, Salutation Square. Corpl G H Crabb, 17, case and bird, Mr Isaac Roberts hat, Mr C C Saies; Guardian for 12 months, Mr Williams, Solva. Bandsman T W John, 16, set carvers, Mr Sidney Davies, jeweller, Bridge Street; IT'-rnhl for 12 mouths, Mr T J Morris. 0 Bandsinati J W John, Bandsman J W John, 16, lamp, Mr Joseph Morse; picture, Mr Howell Gibbon. Sergt R H Jones, 16, cake, Mr Moses, Hill Street; cloth, Messrs Morgan & Thomas, tailors. Corpl T J Morris, 16, set jugs, Miss Jones, High Street; pair rabbits, Mr May, Cartlett. Baudsinan 11 Mathias, lC, hearthrug, Mr W H Reynolds, Hill Street; tobacco pouch, Mr W R Morg. aU, Mariners Square. Col-Sergt J Mathias, 15, set jugs, Mr J Sweeney cltlco Davies, Fishguard Arms. Prvt II Price, 15, 21b tea, Miss Thomas, Upper Market Street: tea and sugar, Mr P J Thomas. rvt & Fugh, 15, clock, Mr T J White: bottle whiskey, uMr John, Plough & Harrow. Bandmaster J H Lewis, 1.? duck, Mr George Williams, Castle Square prize, Mr T H Thomas, Bridgend Hotel. Cyclist W R Owen, 15 book, Mr L Brigstocke: bottle whiskey, Mr R Gnmths, Three Crowns.  bottle whiskey, Elliston, 1?, quart whiskey, Mrs Child, Hubbcrston hat, Messrs Evans & Adams Prvt of E Codd, 14, 1 ton culm, Mr J Rowlands: hat, Mr J Allen Thomas. Bandsman C Cook, 14, cake, Miss Griffiths Victoria Place prize, Mr T Rogers, Bridge Street. Prvt II Codd, 14, hat, Mr Davies, Ready Made Shop; lib tea, Mrs Ellis, Cash Stores. Prvt W S Mathias, 14, cigarettes &c., Mr Jones, Coffee Tavern; pipe, Mr Jenkins, Bridge Street. Prvt P Pugh, 11, lamp, Mr F P Green: bottle whiskey, Mr Sime. Sergt J II Thomas, 11, pair clogs, Mr Dixon; foot bath, Messrs Llewellin & Son. Prvt T Harries, 11, bottle whiskey, Mrs Davies, Fox & Hounds razor, Mr S Pugh, High Street. Prvt D Morgan, 14, box biscuits, Mr Rees, Bridge Street; lib tea, Mr I Young Hill Street. Bandsman W Jenkins, 13, bottle whiskey, Mr Farmer, Market Cellars bottle whiskey, Mr George Christmas. Cyclist II Maurice, 13, bottle whiskey, Mr James, Three Crowns lib tea, Miss Codd, Cartlett. L-Corpl E Nicholas, 13, pipe and tobacco pouch, Mr Wm Williams; 12 pieces wall paper, Messrs Price and Russell. Prvt T A Morgan, I:), pair pictures and map, Mr R Mumford; pair horns, Mr Win Williams. Dew Street. T,-(Iorpi u p Thomas, 12, half-ton of culm, Mr H Iolcrt8, Upper Market Street 6 loaves bread, Mr J Crabb. Irvt FI ?ics, 1, pipe, Miss Evans, High Street; cake, Mr J Farrow. Prvt M IathiaR, 12, pipe Mr Ueo. Davies, Insurance Agent l ira, Mr B Rees. Ironmonger. l'rvt 1;, LewIs, 12, hat, Mr Harries, Market Street; lib tea, Mr T. Devereux. Svvan Square. l'rvt J Bowen, 12, 3 cwt. coal, Mr John Harries, pair leggings, Mr T Baker. I?rvt E Rees, 12, bottle whiskey, Mr A Evans New I Inn lamp, Messrs Phillips and Wilkius. [ Bandsman Wm. James, 12, box buscuits, Messrs Rees Bros.; cake, Mr Morse, Upper Market Street. Bandsman Humphries, 12, bottle brandy, Mr Levi Harries, Salutation Telegraph for 12 months, Messrs Wm. Lewis & Sons. Prvt W Richards, 12, 4 bottles of fruit, Messrs J & J P Reynolds bottle of gin, Mr J D Synge. Prvt E Francis, 11, 2 dozen ale, Messrs G Palmer & Son potted tongue, Mr G Cole. Prvt P Prosser, 11, hard brush, Mr W Evans, Iron- monger lib tea, Mr W Thomas, Albert Town. Bandsman E Morgan, 10, bowl Mr W. Downing rase, Mr George Davies. Prvt F Davies, 8, basket of fruit, Mr Gwynne, Hill Street; pair of braces, Mr Thomas, saddler. Prvt C Davies, 8, pair slippers, Mr Phillips, Market Street; lib tea, Mr Snow, Dew Street. Cyclist J A Evans, 8, cake, Miss Butler, Bridge Street; prize, Mr T Thomas, Old Bridge. Prvt J Gambold, 7, cake, Mr Nicholas, Hill Street; lib tea, Mr Harries, High Street. Bandsman T Usher, 6, pair rabbits, Mr Bill, Falcon Inn 2 tins pine apple, Mr C Cook, Bridge Street. Prvt W Evans, 6, bottle of whisky, Mr John, Ivy Bush pair braces, Mr W Nicholas, saddler. Prvt J Adams, 5, clock, Mr PantaII walking-stick, Mr H Williams. Prvt L Usher, 3, pair cyclist's stockings, Mr W Evans, Dew Street; lib tea, Mr J Green. Prvt J Jones, 2, bottle of whisky. Miss Gwyther, Mariner's Hotel; tobacco, Mr John, White Hart. Prvt S Rogers, a, bottle of whisky, Mr Thomas, Commercial; walking-stick, Mr Evans, saddler.

Haverfordwest Petty Sessions. These sessions were held at the Shire Hall, on Monday, before Mr Joseph Thomas, and Mr W. P. Ormoud. THE ONLY CASE. Henry James, mason, Prendergast, was summoned for being drunk in Dew Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 25th. Defendant did not appear. P.C. 62 deposed to seeing defendant drunk in Dew Street on the date named. He was staggering and falling about, and had several cuts on his face. A friend who was with him led him along and assisted him to get home. The Bench imposed a fine of 5s without costs. EXCUSE LIST. Mr J. 11. Rogers, Assistant Overseer, handed in a list of persons whom the overseers had recommended to be excused their poor rates. Tho total amount of the rates was stated to be -El 12s 9d. The Bench confirmed the list.

FOOTBALL. ASSOCIATION. MILFORD HAVEN v. PEMBROKE DOCK. A match between these old antagonists was played on the Club Ground, Milford Haven, on Saturday. The weather was wretched in the extreme, and therefore a good game was not to be expected. The home team were minus, Griffiths and Wyrill, and it cannot be said that their substitutes shone very conspicuously. The teams at once settled down in earnest and the home forwards were soon dangerous. Pettitt securing pos- session in a good position wriggled through the defence and scored with a grand shot before the game was two minutes old. Stimulated by this reverse the Dockers determined to show their metal but they were success- fully held in check, and B,-)Il gh obtaining ran away but was brought up by Howells. Immediately afterwards a foul was given to Milford in the visitors' quarter. The ball being well placed, J. Smith went and drove it hard into the net, the home team being placed two goals ahead. The Docks went straight away from the centre kick and attacked strongly, Smith cleared a good shot, which, however, was returned with the result that he failed to clear the visitors thus reducing its lead. Play now became very even until at length Pettitt again got through for Milford, and no more scoring taking place, the interval arrived with the score Milford 3. Pembroke Dock 1. Upon resumiug the home team had to contend with the incline while the wind had also increased, but they managed to hold their own despite these obstacles. The visitors several times exhibited good combination, and were much better served at half-back than were Milford. Their shooting, however, was very bad and many chances were thereby spoiled. Bough, who all through worked hard, got possession in the home right and eluding the half back he was met by Howells whom he beat beauti- fully, and talking deliberate aim off the touch line sent in a magnificent shot which just grazed under the bar out of the custodians reach. It was a splendid effort. Pembroke Dock were now becoming disjointed in their movements, and after Bough had again shot past one of the backs, the game was as good as ever, however they jagged along until the whistle sounded with the game standing, Milford 5 goals. Pembroke Dock 1 goal. MILFORD HAVEN v. DISTRICT JUNIORS' CHALLENGE CUT. The draw for the first round of the above cup took place on Monday night and resulted as follows Fearnots v. Pennar Stars, Milford Invicta v. Dolphins, Pembroke Dock Crescent v. Dockyard Apprentices, all at Milford. Haverford west Juniors v. Prendergast at Haverfordwest, aud Llanreatli v. Royal Dockyard Church Choir at Pembroke Dock. The tics to be played on dates to be decided upon. RUGBY. HAVERFORDWEST v. TENBY HARLEQUINS. It was only the most enthusiastic sportsmen who ventured out to witness the match on Thursday after- noon between Haverfordwest and Tenby. The weather was very unfavourable and during portion of the time the match was played under a heavy downpour of ra.m. The ground, however, maintained' a fairly good con- dition, and this made matters less disagreeable than they otherwise would have been. Under the circumstances it would hardly be fair to criticise the play. Suffice it to say that during the first half neither scored but in the second each got a try thus equalising matters. Tho Rugby Union Committee have decided that the I match between England v. Wales, the first of the international contests, shall be played at Gloucester on Saturday, January Ii. I .Teukyu Matthews the Bridgend Captain, and a splendid forward, has been offered £ 60 down and lucrative employment to go (0 Hull. Matthews did not accept the offer!

MEYLMB. Some hundreds of Remnants in Flannelettes, Calicoes, Linings, Dresses, Welsh Flannels, Arc., at about half the usual prices. G. II. BI]>I>I,KCOJIBE, London House. OLD FALSE TLLKTI! BOUGHT. Many ladies and gentlemen have by them old or dis- used false teeth, which might as well be turned into money. Messrs. R. D. & J. 13. Fraser, of Princes Street, Ipswich (established since 1833), buy old false teeth. If Vol, send your teeth to them they will remit you by return of po.t the utmost value or, if preferred, they will make you the best offer, and hold the teeth over for your reply. If reference necessary, apply to Messrs. Bacon & Co., Bankers, Ipswich. 1326

r « BETWEEN YOU AND ME." The Town Council Elections passed off on Wednesday in singular quietness. A few hundred of the free and independent" electors did actually go to the Market House to hear the result. The reading of the names by the Mayor created just the smallest ripple of enthusiasm and the candidates victorious and defeated, one by one, made their obeisance to the crowd after which all proceeded to their homes. It was alto- gether a very spiritless performance. I am by no means one of those who think that every voter should on an occasion of this kinl" black his neighbour's eye in friend- ship," but I do think that such a conspicuous lack of public feeling in a matter which ought to be of vital interest to the ratepayers, indi- cates anything but a wholesome state of affairs. It is clear the great majority of electors have no special interest in who goes to the Council to represent them, and while that feeling exists v.ery much progress cannot be hoped for. # $ Somebody has said that War has its compen- sations. The great majority of us, it is true, cannot see them, and those of us who have friends at the front, whose names we may any day find in the list of "Casualties" regard the suggestion as the hollowest mockery. It is nevertheless true, however. I am assured on the best authority that for weeks past all the great West-End houses in London have been working day and night to supply mourning orders which have been pouring in upon them. Here at least is compensation, gruesome, no doubt, but still compensation! 0};, It was an impressive little ceremony which took place at the Haverfordwest Koman Catholic Church on Thursday, when Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated for the soldiers killed in the Transvaal. The solemnity of the occasion was immeasurably increased by the generally funereal aspect given to the building by the black drapings of the altars and statues. The Catafalque, heavily draped and surmounted by military trappings, em- blematic of the sad reality was singularly suggestive and could hardly be contemplated without feelings of the deepest concern. Whatever one may think of the efficacy of prayers for the dead—and it is a question upon which opinions differ very widely—one cannot help admitting that the feelings of loyalty and humanity which prompted such a ceremony are highly commendable. Our Town Council does not claim to be a pattern administrative body, but even if it did there are few, I fancy, who would accept the declaration without challenge; at all events to my mind the challenger would not experience much difficulty in proving that the Haverfordwest Corporation had little claim to be classed with Municipalities whose business records are creditable alike to themselves and the towns over which they pre- side. From time to time I have called the atten- tion of the proper authorities to many and varied grievances which have urgently de- manded attention and redress, and oftener than otherwise, I am glad to say, my efforts have been attended with success. The dis- cussion at the last meeting of the Council, respecting the nuisance at the Slaughter- house reminds me that the Corporation should no longer delay settling the general question of a depot for receiving the Town's refuse. The rubbish on the Marsh is in unpleasant proximity to dwelling houses, and while hardly tending to enhance the scenic beauty of the neighbourhood is also a menace to the health of residents in the vicinity. Letters have from time to time appeared in the Telegraph em- phasizing this point, and drawing attention to the necessity for reform. The Town is now threatened with another very serious nuisance of the same kind. In- deed, I am disposed to think that unless matters are checked in time it is not im- probable that this last nuisance may become more objectionable than the first. I refer to the rubbish which is being deposited at Scarrow Scant. The depot here is quite un- protected from the road with the result that the cart loads of broken bottles, pieces of iron, and fragments of building materials threaten to tumble on to the roadway. In- deed, much has already found its way there, and I would advise cyclists, if they wish to avoid serious damage to their tyres, to pilot their bikes with more than ordinary care along this particular point. Scarrow Scant being on the way to Portfield Race- course is much used by the public, who bitterly complain of the unsightly heap of debris and the offensive smells arising there- from. Councillor Herbert Price did, I be- lieve, call attention to this same matter some time ago, but without result. I do hope something will now soon be done. Guy Faux is still a well-remembered figure in our history. As each 5th November comes around he is religiously execrated, burnt on a funeral pyre, shot at with a squib, or sent up to the ether in a display of fire- works. But it goes without saying that the observance of the anniversary is not what it once was, and this is hardly to be wondered at seeing that we are removed almost 300 years from the period when Guido plotted and caballed to destroy the three estates of the realm. The Fourth Estate did not then occupy the position of power which it does to-day, otherwise it would have been included no doubt. As the "Fifth" fell on Sunday this year the celebrations were mostly re- served for Monday, and Haverfordwest youngsters made a brave show. I am afraid, however, that Kruger came in for a large share of the attention which was originally intended for Faux. There is no doubt that 00"11 Paul occupies a larger space in the public mind to-day than does the plotter of three hundred years ago. Here is an item which I have no doubt will interest many of my lady readers The latest rumour is that the hat of the immediate future will display ribbon or velvet streamers at the back bedizened with paillettes and the like. I don't profess, it must be understood, to be an authority on ladies millinery, but I just want to point out what I conceive to be a slight inappropriateness in this new fashion with which we are threatened. If I mistake not these streamers are known to the multi- tude under the title of "Follow me, lads," but remembering that all the "lads," or nearly all, have gone to the war, they at once lose their significance and point. I do hope that here in Haverfordwest at least, my eye shall not be offended with such monstrosities bedizened with pailettes and the like." I THE IXVETEBATE GOSSIP.

Dates to be Remembered at? Milford Haven. MUford Haven. 1 OSTPOXED. The entertainment adver- tised to take place in the Temperance Hall in connection with the "Pride of Milford" Lodge, I.O.G.T., is postponed. WEDNESDAY, NOYEMUEK 2 9.-Cirrau d concort at Rehoboth Chapel, Hakin. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7TH. A grand entertainment will be given by the children of the Hakin National School on the above date. Full particulars will shortly appear. SeXDAY, DECEMBER 10th. Tabernacle Sunday School Anniversary. Preacher, Rev. J. Towyn Jones. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH. A grand concert in connection with the Tabernacle Sunday school will be given in the Masonic Hall on Thursday, December 11. Particulars will shortly appear.

The Glcn-Spey and Strathmill Distilleries, situated in the finest Whisky-producing district of Scotland, arc the property of W. & A. Gilbey, and. the Whisky is made from llome-grown Barley only Glen-Spey 3 0, and Strathmill," 3/0, sold by W. & A. Gilbey's Agents in every town.

Do You Know ? That a Motor Car service is about to be started between Carmarthen and Llanstephan. That there is plenty of room for such a service between Haverfordwest and some of the surrounding towns which are not connected by train. That the Dean and Chapter of St. David's have appointed the Rev. Arthur Evans, M.A. (Oxon) to the living of Llanhowell, Pembrokeshire, rendered vacant by the death of the Rev. John Evans. That the new incumbent is a minor canon of St. David's Cathedral. That Mr C. Morgan-Richardson has for the third time been made Mayor of Cardigan. That he accepted the position on the understanding that he should not be asked to take it for a fourth year That the New Rov.l Yacht Victoria and Albert which is to be undocked at Pembroke Dock on next Saturday fortnight (18th iust) has been constructed of non- inflammable wood. That some difficulty .has been found in getting the i paint to hold on wood so prepared. That Mr Lascelles Carr, editor of the Western Mail Cardiff, will sail for South Africa on Saturday. That the Pembrokeshire Hounds will meet on Friday next at Woodstock hour 11 o'clock. That the Bishop of St. David's has been elected a vice- president of the British and Foreign Bible Society. That Mr J. T. Phillips, A.T.S., of the Memorial College, Brecon, has received a call from the English Congregational Church, Templeton. That a big law suit for the recovery of the insurance of the liner Paris is at present in progress. That the policies amount to £ 2->.),000. That only one police case was down for hearing at the Sessions on Monday. j That for the first time within the recollection of the officials this was the only court at which no member of the public put in an appearance. j That the Magistrates' Clerk, recovered from his recent indisposition, was present. That the "excuse list" for St. Martin's parish in- eluded the names of three ratepayers. That tho amount recommended by the overseers to be allowed was XI 12s Gd. That the action of the Post Master General in arranging to have War Office despatches sent to all tele- graph ofifces in the country on Sunday mornings will be much appreciated. That those who visited Haverfordwest Post Office on Sunday morning were disappointed to find that no news had been received. That Lord Kensington, who is a lieutenant in the 2nd Life Guards has attached himself to the 10th Hussars for service in South Africa, and sailed with the regiment in the steamer Columbia on Saturday. That the Milford Haven murder case will probaly come on for trial at the Assizes to-morrow iu Carmarthen. That the only other case from Pembrokeshire to be tried at the Assizes is the case of alleged conspiracy in regard to a dog which was sent forward from the Haver- fordwost Petty Sessions. That the County Council seem very determined to enforce the new bye-laws regarding the carrying of lights on vehicles at night. That Cyclists will feel grateful for this instalment of even-handed justice. That for the benefit of strangers the County Council might place a few additional finger-posts in different parts of the County. That it would also be i very desirable before the opening of next touring season if some of the more precipitous hills were labelled 11 dangerous for cyclists." That such little precautions cost little and yet may save many valuable limbs, if not lives. That the children's display of fireworks in Barn Street on Guy Fawkes' night proved quite a novel source of attraction. That one guinea was raised towards the widow and orphan fund of our soldiers. That a street collection on Saturdays should be a happy idea for supplementing the same fund. That the late Colonel Willan was considered an ex- cellent judge of horseflesh. That during his younger days the Colonel was con- sidered a rider of no mean ability in flat races. That he was one of the "old school" of whom we have too few left. That we shall miss the Colonel's genial personality, and his cheery greeting. That Dr. Phillips has been agaiu laid up with a severe attack of rheumatism. That his numerous friends will be glad to learn that the doctor is slowly recovering. That Dr. Phillips has a son attached to the 1st Life Guards. That he has applied to be transferred to one of the regiments now under orders for South Africa. That several important matters were discussed at the County Council meeting yesterday. That amongst these was the question of very necessary improvements at the Shire Hall. That during the discussion about Cwmplisgog Bridge all the councillors fought shy of pronouncing it. 0 That the time for entries for the Haverfordwest Fancier's Society Show has been extended to next Monday. PERIWINKLE.

MARRIAGES. On the 2Sth ult., at Ebenezer Chapel, in this town, by the Rev. W. Mendus, Mr Henry Davies to Miss Mary Rees, of Slebecb. DEATHS. On the 6th inst., at High Street, in this town, William Moffat Douglas-Willau, late Lieut-Col. Royal Artillery, of Twyford Abbey, Middlesex, and Haverfordwest, in his Sord year. On the 4th inst., at the residence of Isaac Roberts, J.P., l.;St Martin's Crescent, Martha Mariah Myers: aged 21 years. Ix MEMOKIAM. In ever loving memory of my dear son, Johnnie James Thomas Nicholas, who died at Rose Cottage, High-street, Fishguard, Nov. 7th, 1889. Gone, but not forgotten.

VISITING, WEDDING & MOURNING CARDS In a Great Variety and at very Low Prices can be obtained at the Telegraph Printing Offices, Bridge- street, Haverfordwest, or Priory Street, Milford Haven. A choice selection of Cards sent free be return of post for intending purchasers to choose from.

APPROACHING EVENTS No announcements unless paid for can appear under the above heading, except those for which printing or advertising is doue at the office of this paper. An extremely interesting entertainment will be held in the Prendergast Workmen's Club tomorrow (Thursday) evening, when an excellent programme will be rendered. The proceeds will be devoted to the fuuds of the institution. TEMPERANCE LII-LL.-Tlie annual tea meet- ing in connection with the Temperance H ill will take place on Thursday, Nov. 30th. CANTATA AT WESLEYAN SCHOOLROOM.—A cantata, entitled The Great Light," will be rendered at the Wesleyan Schoolroom on Thursday, November 2:3rd. LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.— The Hav- erfordwest annual meetings of the above Society will be held on Sunday and Monday November 26th and 27th, when the Rev T. Rowlands, of Madagascar will preach at the Albany Chapel on the Sunday morning, and at the Tabernacle in the afternoon and evening. The Rev. J. Marriot, of Samoa and others will address the public meeting at the Albany on the following Monday evening. Collections will be taken at all the services towards the work of the society.

Burton. ILLNESS AND RESIGNATION OF THE REV. A. L. HARRIsox.-Thc Rev. A. L. and Mrs Harrison and family during the last month repaired to London for their annual holiday, with the best wishes of the parishioners. Unfortunately Mr HalTison-wholl1 we have always known to be delicate, being subject to asthma—became seriously ill, and about a fortnight after he and his family left us 'the prayers of the congregation were requested on his behalf. This threw a great gloom upon us all. News from the rectory informed us he was attended by two or three doctors and a special nurse. A few days subsequently the glad news was received that the rev. gentleman was progressing favourably. But our very great pleasure was damped last Sunday morn- ing to hear that a letter had been received at the rectory the day before which stated that Mr Harrison had been compelled to resign his charge, and was ordered bv his medical attendant to go abroad to Italy. All parishioners, without exception we believe, regret this inevitable step. Mr Harrison was highly respected by all for his work, not only in the Chuivh and Sunday i School, but also for his kindly interest in the children aud in his parishioners. Cricketers also will feel his loss in the field, and will miss his valuable services as captain. Mrs Harrison, too, will be greatly missed, as she thoroughly co-operated with Mr Harrison in all that tended for the good of the parish and church. We should! ike to add that Mr Harrison s work stands out all the brighter for the fact that it was so well done under the difficulties which attend a very weak constitu- tion.

I THE WAR. i Special Telegrams to 4i The Telegraph." We are pleased to inform our readers that we have made arrangements with the Central News for a complete service of telegrams direct from the seat of War every Wednes- day up to 6 p.m. This arrangement will place readers of The Telegraph in an exceptionally favourable position for obtaining the very latest and most authentic intelligence direct from the scene of hostilities.

TO-DAY'S WIRES. ATTACK ON MAFEKING. GREAT BOER DEFEAT. ENEMY MOWED DOWN BY MAXIMS. SLIGHT BRITISH LOSSES. (Central New.- Telegram). CAPE Towx, M.O p.m. A letter despatched from your correspondent on the Orange River gives graphic details of the Boer attack ?' upon Marking on October )th. Under cover of a heavy fire they sought to carry the British position. The burghers came within -hort range, and then they were mowed down by maxim tire. The enemy fled without having reached any of our works, or any portion of the town. Their losses were exceptionally heavy, a large number of them at one time being exposed in the open. The British casualities were trifling. Mafeking is now looked upon as impregnable cer- tainly the present Boer force before the town will never carry it.

THE BOER ADVANCE STAYED. THE ENEMY'S LOSSES. DURBAN, Sunday night. The enemy have made no farther advance south. Their forward movement has been entirely stayed for the present. Colenso is only held by a small Boer commando. It is believed General Joubert is disinclined to further weaken his force at Ladysmith for a movement to the south, in view of the vigorous assaults by the British Garrison on Thursday and Friday.

ONE THOUSAND BOERS II KILLED. THE LADYSMITH ENGAGEMENTS. I SITUATION MUCH RELIEYED. I A Pietermaritzburg telegram of Sunday in the second edition of the Timrs to-day, says the Boer losses in last Thursday and Friday's fighting at Ladysmith amounted to one thousand. The enemy received a serious check they have retired four miles north of Colenso, aud the railway will probably soon be opened again. The situation is much relieved. A Ladysmith telegram received at Estcourt from the Tunc* correspondent gives datails of Friday's fighting. General Brockenhurst found the enemy with guns in laager in force. General Brockenhurst being reinforced drove the enemy from all his positions and shelled three guns into silence. The Imperial Light Horse pressed too far into a gully and were rescued by the Fifth Dragoons. All got back safely under a heavy fire, the dismounted work by Royston Horse and Mounted Infantry was ex- cellent. Our casualties were slight, and the moral effect goo 1. The enemy's battery at the rear of camp is well placed and is hard to locate. The enemy is using a smokeless explosive. The bom- bardment hitherto has been simply desultory. Since they invested the town the enemy has shown little enterprise against it.

LADYSMITH SECURE. BOEHS BEATEN WITH HEAVY LOSS. OFFICIAL DESPATCH. The-following despatch was issued from the War Office at 0 o'clock to-iiight From Sir Redvers Buller to Secretary for War. Cape Town, 12.5o p.m., November 7th The following telegram has been received from the General at Etscourt through the Governor of Natal November 0th.Since Friday cessation of hostilities. Xote sent that day to Joubert by White at the request of the Mayor, asking for permission for non-combatant sick and wounded to go south. Joubert refused request, but agreed to allow them to go to a special camp four miles from Ladysmith. Townspeople refused to accept the offer. Sick and wounded and few inhabitants moved yesterday. Few slnts exchanged yesterday between outposts. •• Friday's Bombardment.—Heavy shells fell in hospital, and one burst in hotel during luncheon. No one inj ured. Only casualty in town from shells so far is Kaffir killed Wednesday. On Friday smart aerion towards Dewdrøp. Troops under Brocklehurst drove Boers back considerable distance aud disabled a gUll. Also fighting near Buhvana. Our loss altogether eight killed and twenty wounded. 98 Dundee wounded arrived. Sent here Saturday; all doing well. "Position here now believed entirely safe. Greatlv strengthened during the I;t,-t 24 hours. People have de- safe from shell tire. Flenty of good stores of all kinds. Captain Knapp. Lieutenant Brabant killed in Fridav's action." The foreu omg is exact copy of Press censor telegram brought here by Kaffir runner. Xo other official news." THURSDAY'S FIGHTING. BRILLIANT DASH OF CAVALRY. Ladysmith, Thursday.—Our cavalry, while out recon- noitring to-day, encountered a large force of Boers, which was mamfuvring to the south of the town. The trooper* charged and cut their way through the enemy. Long Tom has now been placed in position 011 Mount Am nubnee. awl continues to drop shell! into the town, without, however, doing much damage. Our naval gunners have put the big gun situated on Hepworth's Hill out of action. A company of Volunteer Light Infantrv fought an en- gagement to-day with the enemy at Groblers Kloof. A brisk fire was maintained on both sides, but the superior numbers of the Boers began to tell, though the Volunteers fought bravely. An armoured train with GO men went out to their as- sistance, and drawing the enemy's fire, enabled the Volunteers to return to headquarters safely. NATIVE REPORTS. MANY BOERS KILLED. Pietermaritzburg, Saturday, 8 p.m.—An edition of the Xatol Ttmcs contains an account of the fighting at Lady- smith on Thursday and Friday. The news has been gathered from natives who have been interviewed. Our forces, it appears, were engaged twice successfully on Thursday and Friday. It is reported that the cavalry scored heavily. The infantry bayonet work did great execution. Many Boers were killed, wounded, and taken prisoners. The news certainly appears authentic, and I am of the opinion that it is to be relied on. Pietermaritzburg, Saturday, 6.40 p.m.—Natives bring further particulars of the tig-htiug at Ladysmith 011 Thursday. The Gordons carried the Boer position at the point of the bayonet. Numbers of Boers surrendered, and others were cut up by the cavalry. Fighting was resumed on Friday, and the Boers were again repulsed with heavy losses. PLAIN COVERED WITH DEAD BOERS. tvstcourt, Sunday, 1.30 p.m. (-;ontirriiatory infor- mation has just been brought in here by a reliable native in regard to Friday's fight on the south side of La.dy- smith. It appears that a reconnaissance in force was made by a British division with the object of relieving the Colenso column, which had been attacked by the enemy. Our Infantry charged the Boers, who were strongly posted on Grobler's Kloof Hill, aid drove them down on the plain towards the Tugela River. The cavalry then executed a magnificent flanking movement and charged the enemy, almost wiping them out. The veldt is strewn with slain Boers. An armoured train again left for Colenso with a com- pany of the Dll hlills LlJd a railway eugiueeimg staff to repair the line. No fighting is supposed to have taken place yesterday (Saturday), as no firing was heard. BOER TREACHERY. CAVALRY TEACH THEM A I/ESSON. Dur?n'.?ui?v,]??. ?—ut??v.jn.Yn;?,? (?l*,2 Witliesses -f -Dill N Haiti.- near Ladvsinith show that the Docr for-r was caught in ground, where- upon sewr:l! w]u!('. íi:gs Wen' The British ?dvnuccd wit.nout bring 111 order to .T,Teil(ier but as they approached th-enemy hreaa vllrvinto them at cl,-?-It! Eur?ed atth;si-? t ?.. Lal, "lT,w' S;irs, au d D:;)71] :tlJ.t, ¡ -], Î' j" L:"iT;¡ x: ;;ll"¡' charged through :i„ i}1VoU. 1 (.n„r;;v, d-.inff T¡';I Manj prisoners and much loot were captured. lesterday another battle with the Boers was proceeding to the south of Ladysmith with similar results. 2,000 BOERS TAKEK. AN UNCONFIRMED REPORT. An Exchange Cape Town Telegram, daled November 5th, states that the British have been victorious in an engagement at Ladysmith. l'h Boer 105s85 were veiy heavy. Two thousand Boers were taken prisoners. NAVAL GUNS AS FIELD GUNS. TO MEET THE FREE STATE BOERS. Cape Town, Saturday.—A most interesting experiment was carried out here yesterday and proved an entire suc- cess. One of the 4"7 inch guns of H.M. cruiser Terrible was mounted on the new travelling carriage invented by Capt. Percy Scott, and was handled and fired in exactly the same way as a field gun. Several of the 4', -mch gune of the Terrible have been similaily mounted, and will be sent to the front. The evacuation of Colenso was admirably carried Out. Nearly 3U miles of hilly country lie between Colenso and Estcourt, on which the officer commanding at the former place ha.d decided to fall back. Both men and horses behaved splendidly and bore the trying journey well. 0 IN THE WEST. BOERS CLOSING OX KIMBERLEY. KE BEERS' DYNAMITE BLOWN UP. Kimberlev, Wednesday (via Cape Town, Saturday).— The enemy round here are pursuing their usual tactics, burning and destroying. A day or two ago we found that they had fired De Beers' hay stacks and were burning grass, &c. Tne i,H)0 men who were reported as having left Mafeking on the iJud October are believed to have arrived here and joined the besieging commando, as the lat;er have evidently had a considerable possession of strength. They are seen in great Lumbers, and are drawing closer all round Kimberley. To-day the Boers made a demonstration three miles east of the Premier Mine. They were about 1,200 strong. However, they did little beyond opening tJre on two De Beers* carts, which they did not damage. Mr Iinoaes is making an avenue a mile long at Kemlwerth. It is to be called Siege Avenue. A double row r>f orange trees, with espaliers for vines, will be planted on either side, the back- ground being formed by pe;:per trees. A tremendous explosion was heard at 2 o'clock this afternoon. It turned out that the enemy had blown up one or both of the huts containing the De Beers Com- pany's dynamite stores, some seven miles distant, near M.<cf ulane's Farm, the scene of Tuesday's fight. The amount of dynamite stored tl:erp'¡as <l,()O cases, or about 3-"> tons, of the value of £ 3.500. parade was held to-day, and the garrison turned out in iull force, comprising Maxim and field gun detachment of the Cape Police and Royal Artillery, the De Beers' Maxims and the Diamond Fields Artillery. 3Ir Rhodes was present. All the wounded are making satisfaetojf progress. The garrison orders issued to-day intimate tkat a Food supply Committee will be formed to make regulations in regard to prices and distribution of rations. The weather is cooler. AX UNWIELDY BOER GUN. Cape Town, Saturday.—The weight ef the gun used by the Boers at Mafeking was 20,000 pounds. Its tremendous recoil sent it out of gear, and the enemy abandoned their attempts to work it. FnOI LADYSMITH HOME AGAIN. A DESERTER'S STRANGE STORY. An extraordinary story was told at Liverpool Police- court on Monday by John Simpson, belonging to Fleet- wood, with deserting from the Liverpool Regiment. Prisouar, who gave himself up to the ponce, said lie deserted from the ranks at Ladysmith on September lt>. tramping from there to Durban, where h* sold hie khaki uniform to the Kaffirs and obtained civilian clothes. He then worked his passage home on a steamer.-Prisoner was ordered to be handed over to a military escort. A STORY OF GENERAL BULLER. A story of General Buller. as told by Sir James Sivewrigbt to a friend of the editor of The Pelican," relates to the time when the general was milita.rv secre- tary to Mr Leicester Smythe, with the rank of major. One Sunday Major Buller appeared at Newlands, the home of Sir James Sivewright, in low spirits, about Natal. He asked, Does Sir George Colley know this African ground as we know it He may be tempted to go up one of those infernal hills. Very well, he'll climb one of them, but not really get to the top or, if he does get there, he won't understand that the top's no use un- less you know which ridge to guard. And, again. I ask you, does he know our African hills r Mr Sivewright drove him into Cape Town, and got the wires connected with the ba'e. The news was reassuring. Sir G' Colley had moved out in force the day before, and was now, it was understood, in command of the Boor position. The Boers were probably retreating. Mr Sivewright told this radiantly to Major Buller. The major was merely more melancholic than before, You'll see he paid, it's the very thing I told you. Colley has gone up some mountain' He'll think he commands the Boer position, but he won't. It takes an African to do that. Please God, the Boers have been bluffed and have bolted." News came later that Sir George Colley had been killed by the Boers on Ma juba Hill. Buller and his guest went straight for the general's quarters—Major Buller's general. Sir Leicester Smythe—and demanded te we him. The military secretary hriefi,Y told his chief what had happened. And now, sir," laid the masterful ma.n, taking the reins into his hand, I'll tell you what we must do. You must leave with me for Natal to-night to take over the command. Your senior officer in this country, and its your right. We must oatch tke Boers on tie nop. Here is Mr Sivewright. He'll g. to the L niou Company and get you a small steamer, and we'll start to-night at seveu. Just take your kit and yourself an.1 So-and-So. The old gjntiemao remonstrated. He must at least see the Governor, he said. As soon as you see Sir Hercules," retorted his subordinate, "he'll stop you." This isn't the time for waiting for instruct- ions from England.' We must go now. It's our—I beg your pardon, sir, it's my chance in life." The general agreed, the appointed hour came, the steamer lav in the iia; !>our the conspirators met and waited for their tea ter. No General Sir Leicester Smythe arrived: there came a note from him instead. He had seen the Governor, after all, and his Excellency had insisted on the awaiting instructions from England. The editor of the Pct.ctw remarksHad the Major Buller of that vanished Sunday ha. 1 his way he w.,uld not now be going to pluck those iaurels winch eighteen yours ago he vainly scugat to force upon an^th"

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