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

THE WAR FUMD. It is abundantly evident that in the matter of providing funds for the sustainment of the wives and families of our soldiers at the front Pembrokeshire will not lag behind. The meeting at the Shire Hall, on Saturday, presided over by Lord Cawdor, Lord Lieu- tenant of the County, was in every way successful. It was a thoroughly practical meeting. It did not assemble, as the County Member, Mr Wynford Philipps put it, to discuss questions of diplomacy or procedure with an enemy who was already covering us with his mauser. That stage has passed, and, as was urged in these columns in a recent issue, whatever we may think of the conduct of the negotiations or of the singularly inept statesmanship which precipitated this, the greatest crisis of our generation, now is not the time for querulous criticism. The time for that will come when the great issue has been decided, and decided in a way which whatever the price, will redound to the credit of our brave soldiers and sailors who are bearing the brunt. The duty of those at home Is clear and unmistaka ble. The war must inevitably entail an amount of suffer- ing, not alone to those who expose them- solves to the bullets of the enemy, and may- hap die on the Held, but in a different, though no less acute form to those who have boon left behind dependent on them. The wives and children, or it may be the widows and orphans of those who are doing and daring must not be allowed to suffer while their bread-winners are away, and it is the duty of the nation to sea that in so far as material help may alleviate their troubles or comfort them in this painful period of watching and waiting, It shall not be lacking. We are glad that so many of the speakers at Satur- day's meeting pressed the point of the duty of the public. It is an obligation on the public conscience by all the laws of justice and gratitude, and it is, indeed, a consoling thing to notice that on the part of the publip there s no desire to shirk the responsibility. There is no need to point out the line of duty, no need of tine speeches or convincing arguments to make people understand. No, our common humanity has already done all this. The one touch denature which makes the whole world kin is felt in every household in the empire, in every grade of society from the highest to the humblest, and the only feeling at present is how best to do that which duty, patriotism and humanity demand of us. This was fully recognised at the meeting on Saturday, and so the able address of Lord Cawdor, was mainly directed to the practical side, to devising the best means. His Lordship did not come before the meeting without a, scheme to suggest. It was somewhat of a surprise to many present to Jearn that in the County there has been for years past an organization known as the Soldiers and Sailors Families Association whose special object has been to look after cases of distress. So quietly and unostentatiously has this Society been carrying on its work that few outside its own ranks were aware of Its existence. Its duties, it is true, have hereto- fore been light, but the great object of its royal founder, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, and her advisers, was not so much its usefulness in time of peace, as that it might prove the guardian and pro- tector of those families when the war trumpet had summoned the soldiers and sailors to the service of their Queen and Country. This is what the Association is doing now, here in Pembrokeshire as well as all over the country. Lady Kensington Is the president of the local branch, and every division of the County is already provided with a president and in most cases with a committee ready to undertake the work. It was an admirable suggestion of Lord Cawdor, and it at once commended itself to the meeting, that there could be no better or more effective means of carrying out the object they had in view than to hand over the entire work of collecting and disbursing the fund in Pembrokeshire to this admirable organization. Resolutions to this effect were proposed and. met with unanimous support. The net result of the meeting, therefore, was that Lady Ken- sington's Association should at once proceed to extend its ramifications into every parish where not at present represented, that house to house collections should be instituted and that the parish councils should be invited to lend their assistance. This fund it is "impor- tant to observe wIH be devoted in the nrst Instance to Pembrokeshire cases, and, after these have been properly cared for, the sur- plus may be forwarded to the general fund in London. We feel we can bespeak for the collectors who will visit every house In the county, a cordial reception, and a substantial response to their appeal. A noble example was set by the County Member, Mr Wynford Phliippa, who subscribed .6100, and his brother, Mr Owen PhIIIpps. who sent a donation from his company of eElOt and .610 for himself, while Lady Kensington sub- scribed £25. We should like in this connection to direct special attention to the meeting which Sir Charles Philipps, Mayor, has summoned to be held In the Shire Hall this evening for the same purpose. We have no doubt that Haverfordwest will furnish a thorough and hearty response, and that the meeting Sir Charles has convened will be marked by a full attendance, and that enthusiastic and substantial support will be rendered to the cause.

I Local and other Mews. PosT OFFICE No-ricE. On and from Friday next the times of despatch and arrival of mails will be the same as in May last. This change takes place owing to the resumption of tramc through the Cockett Tunnel. Miss Elvira A. Stannard sends her sincere thanks to all who have so kindly given towards the relief of the families of the soldiers and sailors in South Africa, on Lady Temple's card. METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.—Taken at St. Ann's Head for the weekending 8 a.m., Nov. 27th, 1899. Highest barometer reading reduced to 32 F and to mean sea level, 30-.50 on the 22nd lowest 80-26 on the 24th; maximum temperature in the shade 54 on the 24th: minimum 48 on the 23rd; amount of rainfall '006 inches hours of bright sunshine 6.4; prevailing winds westerly and south-westerly, moderate to fresh breeze; sea smooth to moderate. HAVERFORDWEST FAT STOCK SOCIETY.— Wo beg to remind those interested in the raising of fat cattle, pigs, poultry, butter, roots, &c., that the annual show in connection with the above society, will be held in the Covered Corn Market, on December 12th. The prize schedule is now issued, and it must be admitted that the prizes are of a very substantial character and should attract considerable emulation amongst breeders of cattle. The entries close on Thursday, December 7th. For the benefit of our lady readers we give them the best recipe we know of for their Christmas Plum Pudding. Take three-quarters of a pound of nour, two ounces of Berwick's baking-powder, two ounces of bread-crumbs, one and a half pound of snet, two pounds of raisins, one pound of currants, ten ounces of sugar, two ounces of almonds, one pound of mixed candied peel, salt and spice to taste. Mix the ingredients well together, and add six eggs, well beaten, a.nd three- quarters of a pint of miik; divide in two, and boil eight hours. "THE Q.UEEN" CHRISTMAS NUMBER.— Always nrst in excellence amongst publications devoted to lady readers Tlte Qlleen Christmas number this year maintams the high reputation it has achieved. In the matter of illustrations the number is especially good, and the introduction of colours is extremely effective. The letterpress deals with the various matters which n.ppeal to lady readers, and amongst the contributors we notice the names of the Countess of Aberdeen and Lady Warwick. With the number are given away three splendid coloured pictures suitable for framing. DALE.—On Sunday last November 26th special collections were made in St. James Church, Dale, both morning and evening, on behalf of the widows and orphans of our soldiers killed in the South African War. The Vicar-the Rev. G. H. Hughes pleaded the cause, and asked his congregation to liberally help thosa, who, having given all they have to promote England's great- ness and safeguard her honour, End themselves bereft of bread-winners and dependent on public charity for this subsistence. The collections amounting to j68 89. nd. will be sent to the Mansion House Fund. TENBY RACE MEETING. Colonel Deare presided at a meeting of the Teuby Race Committee held at the Cobourg Hotel on Saturday afternoon.—Tho accounts, which were presented, showed a smull balance in hand, compared with a deficit a, year ago.—A dis- cussion ensued as to the advisability of holding the meeting a.s usual in the early part of the year, or post- poning it to April or May in the hope of securing better weather and a larger attendance.—It was decided to adhere to the old period, and January 31 and Feb- ruary 1 were nxed as the dates of the next meeting This will be the week proceeding Carma.rthen Race. Mr F. Page, of Worcester, was appointed as the successor to the late Mr Wa.!ter Smedley, of Cheapstow, in the management of the meeting. PEMBROKESHIRE AND HAVERFORDWEST IN- FiRMAEY.—The Committee gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the following gifts recently made to the Inetitution,v)x.:—Basket of apples and magazines, Mrs Stokes, Fern Hill; jar of jam, Mrs James Thomas, Rock House cabbages, Mrs Wilson, Ma,rket Street; copies of the "Lady's Field," Mro Edwardes, Hook; papers and hop pillows, Mrs Carrow. Johnst,>n Hall: invalid couch, Sir Owen and Lady Scourneld fruit from Burton Church harvest festival, per Mrs Harrison; fruit aud nowers from the Haverfordwest Wesleyan Chapel harvest festival; flowers and vegetables from Dreon Hill Chapel harvest feativa.I, per Rev. W. Mendus box of starch, Mesdames E. a.nd F. Thomas, Upper Market Street; magazines, Mrs Eaton-EvMis; fruit and vegetables from Spittal Church Harvest Festiva.1, per Rev. W. H. Walters fruit and vegetables from Rudbaxton Church harvest festival, per Rev. J. A. Parry; Rowers. Rev. F. N. Colborne; grapes and ferns, Lady Scourneld; fruit and vegetables. Mrs Stokes fruit a,nd regota.bles from Haroldstone, St. Issells harvest festival service, per Mr Sydney Dawkins; flowers and fruit from the Albany Chapel harvest festival; brea.d fruit and vegetables from Freystrop Church harvest festival, per Rev. W. Wilha-ms: fruit and vegetables from St. Mary's Church harvest festival, per Mrs Harrison: nsh, Morris Owen (a patIent); vegetables from Johnston C hurch harvest festival, per Mrs Carrow Gentlewomen," Mrs James Thomas fruit, vegetables, ind bread from S!ebech Church harvest festival: fruit a,nd vegettbles from Merlin s Bridge Mission Church harvest festival, per Rev. Atterbury Thomas apples, Lady Catherine Alien; old linen and magazines, Lady Maxwell: flowers. Miss James, The Crescent: Rowers. Mrs Barrah, BsIeford; papers, Mrs Phillips, Bolton Hill Mill; nowers. Mrs James, Tho Crescent; dressing gown, Miss Lloyd, GIanafon.

LOCAL LAW CASES. I DAVIES V. THOMAS. In the Ch&ncery Division on Tuesday morning Mr Tustice Bryiio glve judgment as to plaintiirs alleged right to easement for water pipe from Swans\veII Farm, "Valton, Pembroke, to Bro<Ld JLtven House, across defen- :lant's Ia.ud, and hold that the licence granted by the Misses Boweu was a revokable licence, and that iiothing had occurred to deprive defendant of right to revoked Judgment for defendant. OLD FALSE TEETH BOUGHT. I Many ladies Mid gentlemen have by them old or dis- used false teeth, which might as well be turned into money. Messrs. B.D.&J.D. Fraser.of Princes Street, Ipswich (established since 1833), buy old f.dse teeth. If you send your teeth to them they will remit you by return of post the utmost vajue or, tf preferred, they will ma.ke you the beat offer, aud hold the teeth over for your reply. If reference necessary, apply to Messrs. Bucou &'Co., Ba,nkeis, Ipswich. 1326

Haverfordwest Town CouncSL THE WATER QUESTION. THE DOCTOR AND THE SANITARY COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Haverfordwest Town Council was hold at the Council Chamber last evening, Sir Chas. Philipps, Mayor, presided. There were a.li<o present Alderman Rule Owen, Alderman John James, Mr H. J. E. Price. Mr R. Mumford, Mr J. H. Bishop, Mr T. L. James, Mr John EvaM, Mr Wm. Williamit, Mr R. A. G. James, Mr Jas. Reynold's, Mr Philip White, Mr W. H. George, Mr W. J. Jones. Mr R. T. P. Williams, Town Clerk, Mr F. Warren, Borough Accountant, Dr. Brigstocke, Medical Omcer, Mr Gibbon, Surveyor and other omcers were in attendance, HUMANE SOCIETY'S AWARD. In connection with the Humane Society's certinoate awarded to Mr W. E. C. Lewis, the Mayor asked if Mr Lewis was present ? The Town Clerk said from inquiries he made he learned that Mr Lewis resided in London but that he would probably be home at Christmas. The Mayor suggested that he might be able to be present to receive the certincate at next monthly meeting. The Town Clerk was directed to communicate with Mr Lewis and ascertain whether ha would be able to be present or if he would perfer to have the parchment forwarded to him by post. MAYOR'S SUNDAY AT ST. MARY'S. The Mayor said with regard to the service they had all enjoyed at St. Mary's Church on Mayor's Sunday, he thought some recognition should go from the Council to the Vicar, Mr Harrison, for the great attention he had shown and the efforts he had made to have all the ar- rangements complete. They would all agree that the service was very beautifully carried out and everything was dono that could be done to show respect to the Cor- poration, and they were indebted to the vicar for the very excellent sermon. He begged, therefore, to propose that the Town Clerk be requested to convey to the Vicar the thanks of the Council. Mr Mumford seconded the proposition, which was unanimously passed. BARNSLEY WATER SUPPLY. Mr W. H. George moved the adoption of the report of the Water Committee; from which it appeared that the steam engine at Barnsley had broken down and could not be repaired within a week. The Surveyor was in- structed to hire a steam engine without further delay. He (Mr George) said that for the la,st week the water was very bad in the town and the ratepayers had great cause for complaint. He did not think, however, the committee was in fault. As eoon as they heard of the breakdown they held a special meeting on the 24th, and instructed the Surveyor to engage another steam engine, which he did, and now he believed it was working fairly well. He moved the adoption of the report. This was agreed to. Mr George also moved that the sanction of the Council be given to the hire of a steam engine at the rate of 14s per day and 18s for Sundays, including the man. He said the manufacturers had failed to send on the engine they had ordered, and the only thing they could do was to engage this engine for the time epecined. The Mayor asked was this the sum actually being paid ? Mr T. L. James remarked that it was 6s a day less than the last time. The sanction asked for was unanimously granted. THE MARKET TOLLS—CONDITION OF THE SLAUGHTER HOUSE. Mr Williams moved the adoption of the Borough Com- mittee's report which stated The Town Clerk read a letter from Mr Percy declin- ing the tolls for the ensuing year at the present rent and the Town Clerk was instructed to advertise a, letting by auction, and that Mr William Jones be auctioneer, terms same as on last occasion. "The committee directed four loads of screened ashes to be sent to the Slaughter-house per week, and the Slaughter-house to be white washed. The committee desire authority to order twenty butchers blocks for the meat market. Mr White seconded the resolution. The Mayor asked if the four loads of screened ashes were in substitution for the rubbish that used to be sent up there. Mr Williams said they were. The committee con- sidered it a waste of money to be carting a lot of stuff up there, and they decided that four loads should be tried to see if they would be aumcient to meet the require- ments. The Mayor And all that rubbish that we heard about is completely is eompleteIN, stopt Vor the present, Sir. Mr Williams For the present, sir. The report was adopted. Mr Williams then formally moved that the sanction of the council be given to the proposal to procure butchers' blocks. Mr Reynolds said the committee intended to go there and see how many would be required. The Clerk said the committee thought it desirable to have sanction for twenty, which was the largest number that would probably be required. Alderman James said a number of them were abso- lutely necessary. Mr Williams said the committee would decide when they inspected the market. Mr Bishop inquired whether it was intended that these should be obtained by contract. Mr Reynolds said that had been decided. Mr Mumford pointed out the advantage of ordering a considerable number as they would get them proportion- ately cheaper. The sanction asked was granted. THE GAS SUPPLY. Mr R. A. G. James proposed the adoption of the Gas Committee's report. The report stated that the accounts duly vouched and ordered to be paid amounted to £3H 1/s 4d. The Committee recommended a purifier to be obtained at a cost of .Ell 10s. A letter was read from Mr H. Lloyd, G.W. Railway, relating to the supply of gas to the Railway station, and the Committee recomended a junction being put opposite the Goods Shed, and that the pipe to the Goods Shed be disconnected and the Com- pany's premises examined. Mr James said there was a dead end at tho place complained of and it had not been satisfactory. Mr White seconded the resolution. Mr Price Can the Committee tell us why the eras is so bad during the past week. 0 Mr Gibbon said the gas was very good. the Mayor said he ha.d undoubtedly seen some very bad gas in Haverfordwest. Mr Gibbon, said it was 17 candle power and was as good as anything in South Wales. A largo number of the burners and pipes indoors might be out of order but he was not responsible for that. There was plenty of gas in the mains nnd of good quality. The Mayor said he was sure the committee would take t,fe matter into their consideration at next meeting. Mr James We are doing our best. The Mayor: You are all very able men and perhaps you could do a little better if you try. (Laughter) We have a beautiful sample here in the Council Chamber and it it was all like that we should not have any complaints. DOWXPIPES DISCHARGING ON FOOTPATHS. Alderman J. James submitted the report of the Sanitary Comnúttee. The accounts passed for payment amounted to .t'.)S 17s Id. "The Inspector of Nuisances was authorised to prepare a list of all houses with downpipes discharging on to the footpath and notices to bo served requiring the owners to connect the pJpes underneath the pavement with the street channels.—The Surveyor to report to the next Coii-iiiiittee as to the sauitary arrallgû- ments at the Stonemasons Arms.—The Surveyor was directed to prepare a report of repairs necessary to the raised footpath in Barn Street, and an estimate of the cost, and also the footpath at the upper end of the east side of Prendergast." Alderman Rule Owen said with regard to the part of the report referring to the putting down of pipes under- neath the pavement, he thought it would be better if that was done by the authorities. He did not think it desir- able that every separate owner should be allowed to tear up the pavement. He thought it would be much better for the Corporation authorities to do the work and to charge the owners so much for it. He was sure every owner would be very glad if they did so. Mayor Do you move an amendment ? Alderman Owen said he wanted to inquire whether the Corporation could do this, and whether private people had the nght to to&r up the footpath. The Town Clerk said Do one could interfere with the footpaths without first obtaining the permission of the Council. Alderman James said as they would have observed, on a day of rain the pavemeuts were continually flooded. There were several cases where this had been done, but there were others where it had not, and what was fish for one ought to be fnh for another. In new houses it was not being done, but they ought all to do it. Alderman Owen asked whether there was a particular way of doing it. Alderman James: It must be done under your surveyor. Alderman Owen Oh, that is all right. Mr Mumford said It was necessary that houses should be drained before this was done, and he knew there were houses for instance in Prendergast which were not drained. The Chairman said the words under the supervision of the surveyor should be a,dded to the report. Mr Williams said there was a good deal in Alderman Owen's suggestion, and it would be advantage to private owners as well as to the Corporation—(hear, hear)—and the work would be more uniformly done Finally, the report was adopted, the words under the supervision of the surveyor being added. A COMPLAINT. Mr Bishop complained that an order made by the Council had not been carried out. Two months ago all order was made to connect Barnsley with the Fountain. That was done for the purpose of assisting the engine to send water, but when he asked the Surveyor if had been done, he found that he had never thought of doing any- thing until the engine was smashed. That was two months ago and nothing had been done since. was no use in them trying to do anything unless their orders wore carried out. There was another resolution passed at the Council rive or six months ago, namely, that there should be a book for the Inspector of Nuisances, and that it should be placed on the table of the chamber at Council meetings. He failed to see that book and he wanted to know when it was coming ? The Mayor said he was entirely at one with Mr Bishop. Whenever the Council makes a.n order it 's the absolute duty of the omeors to carry it out. Mr Btshop was quite right in asking for !i.n explanation, and the Council would be deeply indebted to any member who brought forward such complaints. He asked the Surveyor to ex- plain. Perhaps he had a good reason for not carrying out the resolution. 0 Mr Gibbon said it was impossible to carry out the suggestion, as they could not spare a gallon of water, as they bad to supply Prenderga.st and the higher levels from the reservoir. They were pumping about 50 000 gallons a day, and they found that was not sumcient' The Mayor said that in future it would be the wish of th<t Council th&t if their orders were not carried out the the oflicer should at once communicate with the Com- mittee and explain the reason why. With regard to the Inspector of Nuisances report book that ofncer exptaincd that the Town Council was to get him a book but he had not got it yet. The Town Clerk said he was afraid lie must accept tlie responsibility for the absence of the book, but the In- spector had a smaller diary containing a lot of infor- mation and he was in no way responsible for the hct that that was not on the table. The Inspector said it was always produced at Committee meetings. Mr Bishop said he had been a member of tht Com- mittee for three years and he had never seen it. Alderman James said he must contradict that and he would appeal to the Town Clerk to say that it had been produced to the Committee to every meeting. It con- tamed a record of visits paid and a statement as to whether the nuisances had been abated. Mr Bishop said it was a book this council should see. The Mayor requested the inspector to see that the book was placed on the table in future. THE MEDICAL OFFICER AND THE SANITARY COMMITTEE. The Mayor asked Dr Brigstocke; medical omcer of health, if he had any report. Alderman James said he would ask the Mayor not to press his request for a report from the medical omcer of health. If there was any report it should in the nrst instance go to one of the committees to which it has reference and let them deal with it. At present and for the last few years the doctor had not been in the habit of reporting to the committee and the committee knew nothing until they heard the doctor's report in the council. There was an impression that the committee should get a fair opportunity of carrying out the medical omcer's suggestions. The doctor knew about their meetings and he could send his report there. He (Mr James) asked the Mayor not to ask the doctor for a verhal statement here. Mayor It is only pro forma. Dr Drigstocke said with reference to this statement he might say that he was involved in a rather disagreeable position. He found with regard to the rubbish that he had complained of at last meeting that it had been placed there with the sanction of Alderman James, chairman of the committee. For him to have gone to the Sanitary Committee and to complain of its chairman, would certainly have been very unpleasant. The condition of things now at the Slaughter-house was really very satisfactory and free from everything objectionable. The rubbish heaps had been levelled and he would suggest a little grass plot there which would add much to the appearance and improve the sanitary condition. The screened ashes placed there now were perfectly satis- factory and unobjectionable. Mr Williams had remarked that it was for the present." He hoped they had seen the end of it. He would be most happy to afford any information to the Sanitary Committee, but as he said it would be a very invidious thing for him to go before it to complain of its chairma.n. Mr Williams desired to say that his remark for the present referred to the four loads of ashes, which would be increased if found necessary. Alderman James said it was an ancient custom that the Medical Omcer's report should go first before the sanitary committee. The Mayor said he would make the order that in fnture the doctor report in the first instance to the sanitary committee. UNSIGHTLY PLACES. Mr Mumford referred to the unsightly condition of the Marsh, and said a gentleman had spoken to him stating that he would take a hundred loads of the rubbish if he was allowed to screen it. Alderman James said anybody who wished was free to take as much as they liked, but'they should take it as it stood and screen it somewhere else. Mr Price also brought before the Council the unsightly heaps of rubbish at Scarrowscant. Alderman James said the committee had that matter before them, and would have it put right. THE WATER QUESTION. The Town Clerk read the correspondence which had passed between him and the experts who had been selected at a previous meeting to report on the sources of a water supply for Haverfordwest. Mr Woodward had agreed to accept a fee of t"O and out of pocket expenses, and Mr Beasley an inclusive fee of .)() guinea. The Mayor said it was for the Council to sanction this, either at the inclusive fee, or at the alternative terms per day and expenses. Mr George said he would be in favour of engaging them at so much a day as it was possible they would be able to go there in one day. The Surveyor ought to go with them and give them any knowledge he'has as to the guagmg. Any assistances of that kind would shorten their work. Mr Mumford proceeded to show by arithmetical calculation that the expanse per day would be very hi°"-h. Mayor What would you suggest Mr Mumford Not to have them down at all. (Laughter). The Mayor: That is already passed. I am afraid I mast ask you to sit down. The Mayor said the inhabitants of Haverfordwest would be thankful to hear of some solution. For his own part his life had been made a burden to him. A Mayor was a sort of scape-goat to whom all complaints might be made. He bad had letters and direct communications from all quarters. He heard from the Post Office-they were absolutely without water there he heard from one of the ministers that there was no water at the Board Schools which would have to be closed if they did not get it. He had had wails of one kind or another from all parts of Haverfordwest, and he must say the complaints were absolutely well founded. Speaking for himself as a private citizen and not as Mayor if his house was iji the same condition Haverfordwest would not be larn-e enough to hold his complaints. The inhabitants of Haverford- west were, he must say, the most patient, long-sunering, and exemplary set of beings he ever heard of since the days of Job. He hoped that after 66 years they would now proceed in a businesslike way to have these gentle- men down and get their report. If it was a good one let them proceed to carry it out and if it was a bad one take Mr Mumford's advice and let matters go to let things go on as they were for another 66 years. The Town Clerk pointed out that Mr Be.<.sley sugges- ted that the engineer should go nrst to make his report before the geological report was given. Mr Jones said he would have much pleasure in proposing that the necessary communications be sent to these gentle- men asking them to come down. He desired to know if anyone would accompany them on their inspection. Mr George pointed out that there would be a great difference according to the time he went. Alderman Owen said he would object to any member of the Corporation going out. That would defeat the object. They wanted a perfectly independent acount from man who were capable of giving it. Mr Price suggested that the two champions—Mr George and Mr Jones should go. (Laughter ) The Mayor: We might require the Coroner then. (Loud Laughter.) Mr Jones suggested that Messrs Price and EvaM should go, but both declined. The Mayor suggested that the Medical Officer ought to go. Dr Bngstocke asked to be excused, as there was a good deal of sickness about, and his time was occupied. Alderman James proposed that th& Borough Surveyor go. Alderman Owen seconded this. Mr Jones also suggested that the Mayor should go. If he did he would do so not on!y with the approval of the council, but of the entire inhabitants of Haverfordwest. The Mayor said he would go unless he be prevented by another engagement. It was decided that the Surveyor should accompany the experts, and that the Town Clerk should give them all necessary information at. his disposal. The resolution accepting the inclusive terms of both experts was passed unanimously. The Mayor asked when was the latest day for applying for a Provisional Order. The Town C erk said he had a letter from the Local Government Board on the subject, from which it appeared that no Provisional Order would be necessary, but that they would be enabled to utilise unexhausted borrowing powers under previous orders Mr Warren said there was still .€2,620 available under a previous order. The Mayor asked if they could not borrow from the Loan CofnmMsioners. The rate was cheap, only 2i per cent. The Town Clerk said he had an idea that they did not make loans for water works, but he would inquire. The matter then dropped. NEXT MEETING. The Town Clerk pointed out that December meeting would in the usual coui-sa fall on Boxing Day. He asked them to fix n,nother dty. It was a.rrn.ngod that the meeting should be held on the previous Friday, December 22.

Roose Petty Sessions. The usual fortnightly petty sessions were held at the Shire Hall. Havertordwest, 011 Saturday, before Mr R. Carrow (chairman), Mr W. P. Ormoud, aud Mr W. T. There were oiily two cases listed for hea.rms, the smallest number-as the clerk (Mr Price) remarked-ibr over twelve months ALLEGED NUISANCE AT MILFOBD. '1'1.. tit ?nec.?e a?unst Mr Mitton A)bcrtCoate,MiIford,ai, the smt of the Miliord District Council for alleged nuis- :lIJce Was withdrawn on the n.pplicatiou of Mr T. H. LcwjM, clerk to the couucH, the mus:uice hnving been ;i.!).ted. Applicant to Iny costs of court tuid medical oilicer's costs. STRAYING OX THE HIGHWAY. Philip was ¡HlllllllOUed by P.C. Thomas Lewis, for aHowiug two sows to wander on the ro:td ueur Pembroke Ferry. Supt. Frauds s:),id defctulant, who did not appear ha,d been tiiie(I before. Fiiie(I Is. without costs. LICENCE TRANSFER. .S<'rgt. lVhjor .PCll,l'Ce was granted a temporary transfer of ttie lic? of the Peitry oi the licence ot the Pemy Aruis, Portiield Gate.

APPROACHING EVENTS Noannouncemcuts unless paid for can appear under the above hiding, except those for which prmtmg or advertising is doue at the office of this paper. rrErrEIL\.XCE IlALL.—TIie annual tea meet- i. ng in connection with the Temperance Hall will take place on Fhursday, Nov. :i0t:h. Oil Sunday, December 3rd, sermons will be preached in the Moravian Chapel, in aid of Moravian loreig!i Missions by the Rev J. M. Wilson, of Londou. On thu following evening the a.nnu:il Mission- ary meeting will be held, when the cha.ir will be ta,ken by Sir Charles E. G. PIiilipps, Bart. SUTTON BAPTIST CirAl'EL. DiAMOXD Jumi.EK Sr.nvicES.—The Sixtieth Anniversary of the above Cha.pel will be celebrated on Sunday !j,ud Monday, December 10th and nth, when services will be conducted in the following order: Sunday at 10 a.m., 2.80 and u.;{0 p.m. Sermons will be delivered by Rev. 2. 3 0?i,n(l ?;. "() p .nl. Sertiions wi J. J. Evans, of Towcester, Northampton, and the Rev. D. 0. Edwards, of Bethlehem. Collections at the close of each service. Monday Preaching service in the morning at 10 30. In the afternor.u a Socfa! meeting will bo held when addresses will be given by Revs J. WiDi&ms (Pastor), E. Lawrence, D. Morris T. R. Lewis and others. Inthepvening Rev.D. O Edwards will deliver lus popular lecture on "Rowland Hill, His Life and Sayings. C,lltJr to he taken at 7 o'clock by Bev.'T.J. Evans ortharnptoll. A.dmisioll to Lecture one Shilhng.CluhIren under 11 half price. C'tiApEL.—A gi-aii(I sacred concert wdl be gtveu at the above place on Tuesday evening, Decemberl<). Frontseats,ls.:galIery,Cd. bouTU DAinY OiiArEL.—Public tea and entertainment, Friday, January 12th. Tickets, 1",