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

Local and other Mews. METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.—Taken at St. Ann's Head for the wee k ending 8 a.m. Nov. 20th, 1899. Highest Barometer reading reduced to 32 F. and to mean sea. level 30-68 on the 17th; lowest 30.01 on the 14th maximum temperature in the shade i"i7 on the L')th minimum 41 on the 17th amount of rainfall 00 inches hours of bright sunshine 16.2; prevailing winds easterly moderate to fresh breeze sea smooth to moderate. LocAL FANCIER'S SuccEss.—At the Cardiff Cage Bird Society's annual open show held on Wednes- day and Thursday, Mr John Morgan Lewis, of this town, won one nrst and two third prizes in the classes for Yorkshire canaries, and also three epecial prizes confined to members of the SocMty. At the Bristol open show held on the same days Mr Lewis also won first and special prize for the best Yorkshire canary in the show, TnE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary begs to acknowledge the receipt of the followilj-, sLuns: Is from Mr G. P. Francis, Milford Haven; .€2 -2s, amount of collection at a banquet ot the Milford Haven Branch of the Port of Hull Trawl Fishermen's Protective Society; JE17 8s Id, half-share of amount collected by the inspec- tion of the S.S. "Paris," per Mr T. R. Oswald; and ;C8 2s .5d, half-share of the net proceeds of the Carnival. BURRY PORT, CARMARTHENSHIRE On Tuesday evening, 'November 14th, a lecture was delivered at the tabernacle Baptist Ch&pel by the Rev. D. OIIrer Edwards, the subject being, "Proverbs of the People," which has been delivered hundreds of times throughout the principality, as we!! M in many towns in England, including London, Manchetter, and Bristol. There were about 600 persons present on this occasion. The lecturer was rapturously applauded. The chair was nlled by Mr R. T. Hammond. A substantial sum of money wa* realised towards the chapet funds. DEATH or LADy SALISBURY.— We regret to announce the death of the Marchioness of Salisbury which took place at Hatneld at half-past two on Monday afternoon, the end coming rather suddenly. Her lady- ship had been ill for many months past, but after a visit to the Continent, she returned in improved health. Eitrly in the summer Litdy Salisbury again became ill. being seized with a slight attack of paralysis while re- siding at W aimer Castle. From this, however, she rallied, and wa.s able to journey to Hatneld at the be- ginning of September, and had since remained there. A WELSHMAN'S GREAT WoliY', .A notable task has just been completed by the Rev Picton Jones who laboured for many years as a missionary, under the auspices of the London Missionary Society, in the Lake District of Central Africa, and who, on account of the breakdown of his health, has been compelled to take temporary rest, residing at Tenby. He has just finished tr&jMtatmg the the ;New Testament into Kimambwe, the language of cef'talft tribes 'n Central Africa. This has never been done before. was only recently pronounced out of danger after a dangerous fever. He was given up by his doctor for twenty.nve but at the end of that period, he showed signs of convalescence. HALF MONKEY AXD IIALR Wo-fAN.- "Krao, the Missing Link" (Half Monkey and Half Wo.ap) v.-ho was exhibited IIl:babyhood at the Royal Aquariulo, London :n }883 and who was then, owin"- to the talk of of London as being a half animal and haif huri-iliii child is to bs again on show at the Westminster Aquarium. This remarkable lady is now :20 years of age and has. since her babyhood engagement at the Aquarium visited all the Royal Courts of Europe. Mr Ritchic, the managing director states there is not another woman in the world so nearly approaching the Missing Link. Her face and figure are startling. She is described as possessing most of the attributes of the monkey but gifted with human intelligence. She speaks English, French and German and is more intelligent than many civilised human beings, Krao is almost entirely overgrown With IU.1u;:iapt'hai1', her nose, cheeks, chin and lips are hair covered and her tresses of jet black hair more than reach the ground. She stands dft. 2ms. high and has pouched cheeks like the monkey for holding reS.7C food. Although built to live in the tree tops her fingers and hands are perfectly noxiblu and turn backward like paper, ghs shakes hands and converses freely with her visitors and has been presented to the Emperor of Germany, (he K'"g of Denmark and the Empress of Austria and when .') years old was taken great interest in at the Aquarium by the PliuccM of Wales and the Royal Family, MAYOR'8 SUNDAY.On Sunday morning last Sir Charles rhilipps, mayor, attended by nearly all the members of the Corporation, was present at service at St. Mary's Church. The Rev. C. F. Harrison rector, omciated. His Worship was conducted to and from the church by an escort of the Volunteer Fire Brigade, who presented a very smart appearance. THE GERMAN EMPEROR IN ENGLAND.—The German Emperor accompanied by the Empress and his two sons, arrived at Portsmouth on Monday in the Imperial yacht Hohenzollern. Their Majesties were greeted on behalf of the Queen, by the Duke of Con- naught. The Imperial party left Portsmouth by special train at half-past eleven o'clock for Windsor. The Jewries v. Sharkey Fisht for the Heavyweight Championship of the World which was won at Coney Island Athletic Club, New York, by Jeffries after a hard contest of 25 rounds, has been secured for the Royal Aquarium, London. The tight lasted 1 hour and 40 minutes, and will be shown on nhns miles long, containing millions of photographs taken during the contest. INQUEST.—Mr H. J. E. Price held an in- quest at the Shire Hall yesterday touching the death of Annie Mary Maguire, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Maguire, Quay-street. Mrs Maguirc deposed that the child, which was five weeks old, slept with her on Monday night, and it might have slipped over its face. She had a shawl round its head. Dr. Mills deposed to having been called to see the child. From its appear- ance he had no doubt that death was due to suffocation. Verdict accordingly. VOLUNTEER SMOKING CONCERT.—On Mon- day night the first of a series of smokers in connection with the Haverfordwest Volunteer Corps was held at the Market Hall. Between seventy and eighty members of the corps were present in uniform. Capt. Eaton Evaus presided, and he was supported by Capt. Young, adju- tant. Lieut. W. J. Jones, and Dr. Lloyd. A very pleasant evening was spent, during which various mem- bers contributed vocal and instrumental items. The usual loyal toasts were also duly honoured. JUDGE OWEX AND THE SOLEMNITY OF THE OATH.—Here is a, homily from the lips of Judge Owen, which (says the TVestel'1l Ylltil) has not crept into print before. A defendant grinned whilst the oath was re- peated, and then gave a chuckle, and smacked the book loudly to show what a joke it all was. Stop said the Judge. When this man has recollected the serious- ness of an oath, administer it to him again. I am sur- prised, sir, at your conduct; and may tell you it is always best to at least pretend a little sincerity on such an occassion. I might then, perhaps, believe some of your evidence." FATAL TRAP ACCIDENT AT FiaiIGUARD.— Mr David Stephens, of Clover Hill, Dinas, was driving Captain James Jacobs, of Tygwyn, Letterston, to Diuas on Thursday evening. Having reached Lower Fish- guard, the driver alighted to walk up the hill. While proceeding up the hill the horse momenta.rily stopped, and immediately made a sudden start, causing Captain James to fall backward into the road. He received serious injuries to the neck and the back of the head. He was at once carried into a neighbouring house, the Dinas Arms. Medical aid was summoned, but after lingering for six days in a precarious state he expired on Wednesday morning. WELDOX'S CHRISTMAS PUBLICATIONS.—The publications issued for the Christmas season by the eminent firm of Weldon & Son are of a very high order of merit and extremely creditable to all concerned in their production. The Jo/{J'I/((! (Price 6d) is particularly good, containing a large amount of reading matter, copiout!y illustrated. It is, of course, chiefly intended for ladies and consequently the matters mainly dealt with.concern dress and domestic matters. With the number are given away two admirable chromo platea as well as patterns. The Hoii?(, (Id) will also appeal to ladies and the /)/' Chilrlr('l/s' 7*'<</ixw.s' (2d) contains a great variety of cuts illustrative of children's wear. The (2d) is as usual full of useful hints. THE NEW HEADMASTER OF PpENDERGAST ScnooL.—Mr J. Edwa! Williams, A.C.P., the newly- appointed headmaster of Preudergast Board School, and one of the instructors of the Havcrfordwest Pupil Teacher Classes, is a native of Clynderweu. He served his apprenticeship at Maenclochog, under Mr Cocker, now of Manorbier, and afterwards was assistant a.t a large hoys' school at Peterborough. Having passed the Queen's Scholarship Examination, he entered Bangor Normal 'L third oil the list of 150 College, his name appearing third on the list of 150 candidates for admission. Leaving college, he joined the Prtetisiii, obtaining ence in teaching pupil teachers and scholar- ship candidates. Subsequently, he served for three years under the Shemeld School Board. He has also had experience in secondary schools at Beaumaris, and at Denbigh. EMINENT WELSH GEOLOGIST DEAD. Dr. Henry Hicks, M.D., F.G.S., F.R.S., past-president of the Geological Society, died at his residence, Hendon- grove, Heudon, London, on Saturday afternoon. Dr. Hicks was a. native of St. David's, but removed to Lon- don in pursuit of his profession about thirty years ago, where he has since resided. Dr. Hick's work as a geologist placed him on the roil of eminent men, his discoveries in the science and his literature thereupon being very important and extensive. He was one of the nrst paleontologists to show that the zone of life recorded in the rock was much lower in the succession than the old school would admit, and his classincation of the Archaean and Bambrian series has been generally adopted by the geologists of all countries. Two years ago Dr. Hicks was was elected president of the Geological Society, and the following year he was re-elected pre- sident. At the time of his death he was a vice-president of the society. ACTION ABOUT A WELL. DAVIES V. Tiro-,r&g.-Tri *the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice (betbte Mr Justice Bryne) this action came on for trial on Thursday. Mr Rowdeu Q.C., and Mr E. Brodie Cooper appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Lovett, Q.C., aud Mr Methold for the defence.—The action was brought by John Howard Davies and William Carey Morgan, against Joseph Thomas, of Wilton House, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, a.ud asked for a decla- ration that, as owners of the house and lands, situate and known. as Broad Haven House, in the parish of Waltoh, in the coumty of Pembroke, they are eutitled to take and eujoy for the use of the said house and lands a supply of water for the well at Swanswelt in the manner heretofore accustomed, through the pipes laid by Sir William Davies, deceased, through lands now belonging to the defendant, and also entitled ,to repair the said pipes trom time to time as occassion shall require and for that purpose to enter upon the defendant's land through which the said pipes are laid and, secondly, an injunc- tion to restrain the defendant from disturbing the said pipes or in any way interfering with the enjoyment by phtintin's of the supply of water through the said pipes tor the use of Broad Haven House and lauds aforesaid in the manner heretofore accustomed. The facts agreed between the parties, so that no evidence was necessary, the result depending entirely on legal argument and authorities.—Mr ltowden, Q.C.. aud Mr Brodie Cooper were heard, and Mr Lovett had just commenced his address on the defendant's case at the tinte for the rising of the court, and the further heariug was adjourned. This was concluded on Friday, when the Judge said he would give his decision in a few days.

Haverfordwest Petty Sessions. The fortnightly potty sessions were hold on Monday I before Messrs Joseph Thomas, W. P. Ormoud, T. L James, a.nd Jctmes Rees. DRUNKENNESS. P.C. Cousins charged James Jonas with being drunk near the Castle Back at about one o'clock on the morning of Sunday, ,5th inst. Defendant was helplessly drunk at the time. Fined 5s and costs. OBSTRUCTING MARKET STREET. Four fish defers, namely, James Welton, John Williams, Joseph Shurvin, Thomas Llewellyn, Portneld, were charged with obstructing the thoroughfare in Mar- ket-street by drawing their carts across the street and allowing them to remain there for an unreasonable time. P.O. Davies proved the oifence. He :tated that on the 21st October about twenty minutes to one iu the after- noon he went up Market-street and saw the four defen- dants with their carts across the street. No cart could get past without difficulty, and only one at a time. When spoken to they moved a few yards and then went into the same place. He (witness) went to the bottom of Market-street, and when he came back they were there still-in fact they were there all day. Supt. Francis said there had also been great complaints about these men shouting. The din was something terrible, and it was not necessary, as everybody in Market-street eould see very well what their business was. He supposed their worships would not go into this matter now as it was not in the summons. The Clerk Was there a crowd there ? P.C. Davies There always is a crowd when there are herrings there. In reply to Welton the constable said there were other carts there, but they went away when spoken to. Welton said there were two carts from Xeyland and one irom lYUitora. One of the other defendants said when he was told to shift he shifted. Another defendant said he did not know that it was necessary to move. The Constable said they were told nearly every Satur- day but they took no notice of it. To the Clerk I cautioned live of them at the same time, and four of them remained, the other went away. Shurvin said that all should he dealt with the same. Everyoue was allowed to hawk- The Clerk No one can. prevent you hawking but you must keep moving. Shurvin said it was hard lines for those in the town to be summoned while those from Miiford and Xeyland were not. The Clerk But you musu't stand there Shurvin Well it is about the best spot there is, and we all try to get it. (Laughter.) Clerk That's the secret of it. The Chairman said the constable's duty was to treat all the same, but ovea. if he didn't that would not excuse the present defendants for crentiug au obstruction. The Clerk said it was nght to say that no prosecution of this km:l had been brought for six vc:u's. The Chairman said they would know now. Ho hoped they would not repeat tt. As this was the nrst case they would be only tiued Is without costs. They must not be allowed to obstruct the thoroughfare. Shurvin Keyland and Miiford people as well. Clerk Yes, all of you. THE CASE OF "KLONDIKE." The summons against" Kioll(like for vagrancy which ha,d becu ftdjoumed from !?,st potty sessions to give him a,u opportuuity of lenving the town wa,H ne?t called. There was uo .(.ppearn.uce, and it was understood he Imd loft the town. The case w:is adjourned for another fortuight. —————— ———-——

County Governing Eody. The annual meeting of the Pembroleshire County Governing Body w-is held at the Shire Hal on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present—Re\ Lewis James (chairman), Sir C. PhiIIpps, Arch. Hilber, Arch. Lewis (Carmarthen), Mr R. Carrow, Mr JosephThomas, Miss Ada, Thomas, Mr R. Ward, Dr. Griffith Dr. Williams (Drim), Mr J C Yorke, Mr H S Alien, Mr < W R Stokes, Mr W Mason, Dr. Stamper, Mr W H Voters, Mr T Lewis, Mr J H Griniths, Mr E H J.nnes, Xl' T Morgan, (Haverfordwest). Mr W D George, clert, was in at- tendance. I XEW MEMBER. The Clerk (Mr George) said he had recei\ed & letter from the Univeraity College of Wa.les, AbervstN%-3,th, appointing as their representative ou thiii body. Miss Ada, Thomns in place of Professor Morgan Lewis. (Applause). APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS, The Clerk said the first duty was the appointment o' a chairman. Mr C. W. R. Stokes proposed, and Mr Mason secoiKed that the Rev Lewis James be re-appointed to t.e offce for the ensning year. The resolution was adopted. The Chairman thauked the members for re-electing him to au omce which as they knew was uo sinecure. It involved a good deal of work, although it was wcrk m which he took a good deal of pleasure. He noticed some new members present. He noticed that the Archceacon of Cai-martheu was present there for the first timein his new capacity, and he gave him a cordial wecome. (Applause). He also welcomed a lady member m this body to represent the University College, Abe-ystwyth, and he heartily welcomed Miss Ada Thomas. (Applause). The vice-chairman, Archdeacon Hilbers, wss also re- elected. CENTRAL WELSH BOARD REP)RT. The Chairman remarked that copies of this innual re- port were now in their hands and he wished to make a fewobservationsuponit. They would be lad to hear that the number of scholars attending the Inter- mediate Schools in Wales was now (i,912, or an increase of seven per cent. on the ye&r. So they weK net only a. large but an increasing number. It was found, however, that many of the scholars were not properly prepared and Intermediate Schools had to do very much of the work of Elementary Schools, but this was gradually being remedied. In the future schools would be doing their proper work and the scholars would by-and-bye be studying subjects properly belonging to Intermediate Schools. The report also remarked upon the importance Of languages bM!.g with a view to th,.ir eonver- sational use. Another matter referred to in the report was the emphasising of the importance of practical demonstration of scientific knowledge, and in future certiiicates would not be given unless some practical work was shown in chemistry or such like. COMMITTEES. The Finance, Buitdiug, and other committees were re- appointed. FINANCE. The Chairman said the finances of the body seem to be in a good state, as they had now CI,900 in the bank. TERMINAL GRANTS TO SCHOOLS. The Finance Committee recommended terminal grants to the following schools Pembroke Dock, .6241 6s 8d Narberth, JE12C: Tenby. £71 4s 4d. The usual grant to Tenby, the Clerk explained, was JE84, but it was con- sidered advisable to deduct a certain amount for interest on a loan received for school premises and the master's residence. The grant to Milford was jE84, Cardigan, X104 13s 4d; Fishguard, .€63; Tasker's School, X8:3 6s Sd. The Chairman said they had been given permission to divide the residue of the building fund among the different schools. There was :CI,387 12s lOd in hand, but of that sum C908 belonged to St. David's and Fishguard Schools, leaving .t479 12 lOd to be divided. The com- mittee proposed that this sum be divided in the same proportion as the maintenance fund was divided by the scheme as follows:—Pembroke Dock, ;ei01 2s; Tenby, £52 Us 4d; Ntrberth, E78 17; Cardigan, C6.5 14s 2d: Milford, E,52 11 s 4d Fishguard, £:39 8s 6d St. David's, £:)0 8s 6d. The Chairman added that it was the idea of the committee that these sums should be devoted as far as possible to equipping and furnishing the schools. On the motion of Dr Griffith the recommendation of the committee was adopted. FISHGUARD AXD ST. DAVID'S SCHOOLS. The Charity Commissioners wrote signifying their approval of the plans of the Fishguard School, aii(I stttiiig that steps might be taken to proceed with the work. With regard to the St. David's Schools, Mr Griffiths stated that the local committee had approved and adopted the proposed plans, and desired the county body to accept them. This was agreed to. COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS.—MR BANCROFT'S REPORT. The Clerk read the report of Mr Bancroft, Inspector, as to the County Scholarship Examinations. It was as follows "I have to report that this examination was held on the 2')th of July, at acveu different centres. The total number of candidates was 7S (37 boys and 41 girls), and of these I considered :)G (17 boys and H) girls) of scholar- ship standard. The number from each centre was as follows:— Cam/idatl's. Qti(llijie,(I. Sc/iuol. lJuis. PembrokeDock.) 11 :J.. 7 Narberth 11 5 6 3 Tenby. 3 2 S 2 Fishguard 6 12 1 4 Haverfordwest 5 5 3 1 St. David's 3 4 1 2 Milford. 4 2 0 0 will be :!ccu th-t the competition variod and that in some centres there were a targe number of unfit candidates. Several centres might have been ex- pected to have sent in more candidates, and it is some- what of a reflection on the schools in the Milford district not to have been able to produce a single candidate of scholarship standard. It is not nocesaary for me to make any remarks on the character of the work, as those who are interested will be able to see from the schedules which I sent to the local managers how many marks were obtained in each subject by every candidate who was examined. I ought to state that a considerable number took Welsh as a language, but hardly any took Welsh translation in the place of English composition." With regard to the fact that none of the Milford can- didates were up to standard, Dr. Grimth rose amidst some laughter to explain the circumstance. And he said there was an explanation for it, and they ought to try to break it down. As one who took an interest in the matter he made an inquiry as to whether a proper education was being given in their local schools. The explanation of the master was that he did not present his best pupils because they did not want to go in. The best girls and best boys were not always selected for these examinations unless they wished to go in. He did not wish it to go forth that their Board and National Schools were not giving a good education. Archdeacon Hilbers bore out what Dr. Griffith said. The scholarships, he believed, were too low, and he thought they ought also iiud them in books as well. THE SCHOLARSHIP SYLLABUS. A discussion took place in regard to the syllabus for examination for entrance to intermediate schools. Mr Griffith said it was too high. Children were eli- gible from the fifth standard, and yet Mr Bancroft examined from the sixth and seventh. He would move that the fifth be adopted. Mr Lewis suggested that copies of the regulations should be taken home by the members and see whether any changes might not be suggested in them at next meeting. meetin(g' r.iffith said the syllabus of the examination was only for this year. It could be altered altogether for next examination. Mr Lewis I thought it was to be permanent. Sir Chas. Philipps said after the able statement they had from Dr. Grimth he thought it would be wise to intimate to the masters not to send in incompetent pupils to the examination. It would be better not to have so many failures. The fact of so many incompetent candi- dates would undoubtedly reflect on the schools. The Chairman suggested that both the regulations and syllabus be referred to a committee to be revised and re- issued. Archdeacon Hilbers And I would suggest that it should be done as soon as possible as the teachers would require as much time as possible to prepare. Archdeacon Lewis Thev ought to be in communication with some expert like Mr Bancroft. The Chairman said he had a letter from Mr Bancroft asking to know if they were satisfied with the syllabus. If they were he said it should be allowed to stand. A member said Mr Bancroft seemed to be satisiied with it Mr Grimths' proposal that the iifth standard should be taken, was not seconded. On the proposition of Mr Yorke the syllabus was allowed to stand over as it was last year so that they might be able to compare the results, and whether there would be any progress during the year. If they changed the syllabus he said they would not be able to make any comparison. BOOKS FOR SCHOLARS. Mr Morgan brought before the meeting the fact that children of working people who obtained scholarships in intermediate schools, often found it hard to procure the necessary books, which usually amounted to 2.')s or 80s. For this reason many parents refused to let their children go. He spoke as a teacher, and he knew that this cost was very hard on many of these poorer people. He did not whether this body could do anything, or whether they could recommend local managers to grant from their bursaries or in some other way provide the necessary books, or perhaps augment the scholarships. This would be a threat boon. The Chairman It is a matter for the local managers. They have the power in their hands and their bursaries are distinctly i'or such purposes. Archdeacon Hilbe.'s said ho did not believe it was in the po.wer of this body to do anything, but they could brmg it before the local managers. He was always under the belief their scholarships were not big enough to induce the sort of competitors they wanted. He seconded Mr Mr Morgans' proposition. This was agreed to. SCHOLARSHIPS IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS. A]t.)])pticatiou was received from the wmneroi' scholarship in St. David's to take it out in a private scboo). A le'mthy discussion took place ou thon]:Ltter and com- iiiiiii were r<jad i'rom the Chanty COIllIUISsioucni asking the Body if they fuuud a,ny diHiculty to refer it h:n'ktothetn. Mr Lewis proposed ttmt tio coutributio;i should he "i veil to :]100]" pri C' Mr (jrjJ1,th protested aàj\Jst a ,resolutIon of this kiud pitssed. It was binding then hands. They should huvenotiecoi' sneh a motion, After a k.nK discussion it was decided to reter the )n;ttter to the Charity Couimissiouers, the c¡mdid,.te to he written tothateit'ect. MISCELLANEOUS. A Member from Pembroke Dock raised a discussion reMive to schola.ra bemg attracted to HLtverfordwe8t schools. Archdeacon Hdbcrs smd they had h:td :),ppHc:.tious from outside the district, :uid they felt obliged to respond to them. tic was uot sure whether it was strictly legal or not, but he suggested that the mutter might be re- ferred to the H.avcriordwest managers, i A Member poiuted out that the grievance was that It seemed that pupils were pa.id to go from the Pembroke district to itnother school where thev thought they might have more advantages. If that was allowed it would open a Held for others to go perhaps to Tenby, or other pta.ces. He pointed out that it was iu contravention of the scheme. Mr Yorke moved a resolution of which he had given notice thut a committee should be appointed "to collect information necess.u-y to satisfy the Charity Com- mMsioncra :ts to the proposed redivisiou of the school areas in the county the committee to hn,ve power to draft :). proposed rediviHion and to lay the same before tha County Governing Body for approval" After a. considerable discuaaion the proposal was aTreod to nud a committee appointed.

A Local Lady's Strange Experiences. A local lady had a siugular, and we may say unique experience last Friday moniing. Sitting quietly on a stile near the brook at Scotehwells three huge otters made their appearance ou the bank, and prompted by that inquisitiveness which naturalists tell us all animals possess in a greater or lesser degree, slowly crept up quite close to our correspondent's feet, and remained there a few scconda until driven off by the lady, who happened to have a tine cord in her hand. They quickly made their way back to the water and aoon disappeared from view. We have frequently heard of a hare when closely pressed by hounds, seeking protection from its pursuers by springing into the arms of man, but for a fox to adopt this unusual course in the hope of saving its brush is a very rare, if not unparalleled event. This is what our lady correspondent says :—SoniG time back during the hunting season I was walking along the Frolic pathway when I observed a large sized fox enter the river and swim towards where I stood. The hounds in full pursuit were not far behind it. The poor fox panting and gasping for broath with its tongue hanging out, with difficulty reached the Frolic side of the river. I watched the un- equal struggle with bated breath, but my surprise was intensified when the poor hunted creature espying me came direct to where I stood, and sprang right into my arms. I held it for a few moments, and my tenderest feelings were aroused as I gazed into its terrined eyes, and read the look of appeal for sympathy which they clearly betokened. Feeling how incapable I was of protecting it against the pack of hounds I released it, and reluctantly drove it r,u'. It made away in the direction of lJletVll ",00(1)3, where I lctlrHt afterwards, it was eventu- ally caught and killed,

I Haverfordwest Schoo! Board. The monthly meeting of this Board wa.s held last even- ing in the Council Chamber, the Rev James Phillips presiding. There were also present—Mrs John James, Mrs W. HoweU Waiters, Miss Ada. Thomas, Archdeacon Hilbers, and Rev F. X. Colborne. I ASSISTANT TEACHERS. There were five applications for the two Tacanies for assistant teachers, namely, Miss A. M. Harries, National School, Spittal: Miss Jennie Ethel Jones, Carmarthen; Miss Maria Clarke, Pembroke Dock; Miss Marian Thomas, Solva Miss Lilla Thomas, Haverfordwest. After discussion, the application of Miss Lilla Thomas was accepted, and she was appointed to Prendergast School in succession to Miss Bell Perkins. On the motion of the Archdeacon it was decided to offer the other appointment to Miss Jones. at X40 a vear. I CONTRACT. The followmg tenders were received for the erection of a cla,sa-room fit the Dew-street Schools :—Levi Thomas and John Noot,£:2DO 10s; T. & J. Thomas, Tangiers, £:2D8: Thomas Davies &: Son and Robert WiMta.me, jE'291 10: Joseph Lewis, Ha.verfordwest, £287 3s. The tender of Mr Lewis was accepted.

I UaneHy Train Mystery. I THE INQUEST. An inquest was opened on Saturday by Mr W. Buckiev Roderick (coroner) at Cape! Als Schoolroom. Llanelly, ou thc body of ??' Brunsdon Butt (.?0) a horae dealer, of ?° ? W idL dcn Street, Gloucester, who died from injuriea received as a passenger from Gloucester to Haverford- west. Sidney Butt. of Cam, H'miles from Gloucester, a joiner by trade, said deceased w<M) his brother. Witness saw him on the previous Sunday evening about 6.30, when he said he was going to South' Wa)es, proba,bly to Carmar- then, to buy horses. Witues-s had heard that two men had traveHed with him. One was Joseph Burford, but the name of the other person he did not know. Witness, in reply to a question, said he had been told that hia brother was not sober when he left Gloucester; aud as for his general condition, he had not hcon temperate for the last three months. Witness had noticed deceased when asleep in a train get up aud in his sleep about. He dill that about three weeks ago when tbey were hoth going to Haverford west. His brother was on friendly terms .vit.i the horse dealers with whom he generally traveHud. Burford was :). partner of deceased and witness understood that Burford went into another com- partment at CardiH'. In deceased's possession when found were ten sovereigns, silver, cheque book, watch. and guard. Witness did not think any money had been taken. In order to have the evidence of the guard and other persons, the inquest was adjourned until Wednesday.

I FOOTBALL. RT7GBY. IIAVERFORDWEST 'QUIXS v. XEYLAXD. The above match was played at Haverfordwe!!t 00 Thursday last in good weather, and in the presence of large crowd. The home pack was strengthened by the inclusion of Xcwtou Jones, who has again decided to don tho 'Quins jersey. Otherwise the team was constitute d as far some weeks past. Ncvland brought up a powerful team, and at ;).;o kicked off down the slope. After some loose pl;ty a, scrummage was formed, the home forward s gave out the hall and a splendid round of passing bv the home backs resulted in Shean being pulled over the corner nag, a. minor being granted. After the drop out the home forwards rushed the ball to near the visitors Hue, and R. Evans picking up in the loose dodged over with It good try, which he failed to convert. Hstf-time arrived with no further score. Xewton Jones kicked off for the homesters in the second half. and following up well tackled his mart ere he could reply. The game now assumed a rougher aspect, and the second period was one series of kicks and rushes, little or no back play being witnessed on either side. Jenkins m-tde a. clever run for the homesters, but after making a splendid opening not (juite fast enough to score. From now until the end of the game Xeyland pressed, a,nd scored a. try which waS not converted, soon afterwards the whistle sounded. leaving the game drawn one try each. NOTES. The game was most pleasantly contested, and severe members of the home team expressed the opinion, that the present is the best team that has ever represented Xeyland. A draw was a fitting termination to the gunf. for whereas Havcrfordwest had much the better of the game in the tirst half. Neyland turned the tables in the second moiety. The reappearance of Xewton Jones, who was palpably out of condition, seemed to have good effect upon the forwards, as thev scrummaged and heeled out better than they have hitherto done this season, and wtth the inclusion of George Harris, they will develop into a warm pack. T. Evans was very weak at half, tt remark which will also apply to Morgan at three-quarter and Usher at full-back. All the other backs played a. sound game. Xeyhmd p!ayed a very good game all round, and had the better of the argument at half anti full-back. ASSOCIATION. HAVERFORDWEST GRAMMAR SCHOOL v. REV. MR THOMAS' ELEVEN. A match between the Haverfordweat Grammar School XI and a team got together by the Rev. T. A. Thongs was played on the Grammar School Ground on Saturday last before a small crowd of spectator:. The School though playing up hill in the first half, not only helli their own but had hard lines on several occasions, Parkinson and Mr Turubu)! only j'ugt failing to find the the net. For the second half the home defence wa.s severely taxed, and Pettit, who ngured so prominently io the Mtltord team last season, opened the account for his side. The pressure was kept up and Lewis, the Gramme School goalkeeper, brought off some capital saves in good stylo. A free kick for "hands" in midnetd being awarded the School, the ball was nicely placed by G. B. Williams in front of goal. a.ud ultimately hea,ded through amid loud cheers. The School continued to press but the forwards lacked ating in front of goal and nothiug further was scored, the result being a draw of 1 goa each. For the School Parkmson and Mr Turnbull did good work, but the left wing did not show up so well aB 111 former matches, and a)I were inclined to hold on to the bull too long. Phillips was the pick of the halves, a-ntt both the bucks were very safe. The goalkeeper performed what work he had to do very effectively, and he could in no way be blamed for the goal put past him; as his view wa,s obstructed by the right full back. 011 the other side the Rev. T. A. Thomas played a hard game, while Petitt and Hammoad were at times very brilli:nt. Barber spoit his chances by an inclination to onside. briHiant. ? ?. Davies at centre-half was weak, and Sheehan wasmclmed to use his weight in excess. The grammar School are yet unbeaten this season, and we hope they may preserve their record.

APPROACHING EVENTS N'0 auuouucemouts unless paid for can appear under the above headiug, except those for which pnutlug or advertising is done at the of&cP of this paper. TEMPERANCE HALL.—The annual tea meet- ing iu connection with the Temperance Hall will take place ou Thursday, Nov. :;0th. CAXTATA AT WESLEYAN SuHOOLHOOM.—A cantata, entitled The Great Light," wIUhe rendered at the Wesloyau Schoolroom ou Thursday, November 23rd. LoxDOy MiSSMNAKY" SOCIETY.— The Ha.V' erfordwest annual mcetiugs of the above Society will he held on Suuda,y aud Monday November 2Gt:h and 27tb, wheu the Rev T. Rowtands, of Madagascar will preach at the Albany Chapel ou the Sunday morning, and at tb< Tabernacle in the afternoon and evening. The Rev. J- Man'iot, of Samoa and others will address the public meeting at the Albany on the following Monday evening. Cclleotlons will be tnk<;n at all tne services towards the work of the society. On Sunday, December 3rd, sermons Will be preached in the Moravian Chapel in aid of Moravian Foreign Missions by the Rev J. M. Wilson, of Londou. Pztrticul,,trs ot the annual public meetings will appeat shortly. On the following evening the annual Missioo- ary.nechngwillbe held, when the chair will be takou by Sir Charles E. rhilipps, Bart. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Dromo Quinine Tablets. Al! Druggist.. refund the money if it fails to cure. Is. I -Li. genume is stamped L.B.Q. 1152.

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