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

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I London Missionary Society. I ANNUAL MEETING AT THE ALBANY CHAPEL. A deputation representing the London Missionary Society visited Haverfordwest on Sunday and Monday. The deputation consisted of the Rev T. Rowlands, of the Madagascar Mission, and Rev J. Marriott, of Samoa. The Rev Mr Rowlands preached at the Albany chapel on Sunday morning, and in the afternoon and evening at the Tabernacle. On Monday evening a public meeting in connection with the Haverfordwest Branch of the Society was held at the Albany chapel when Rev Mr Marriott was the principal speaker. Rev F. Newton Colborne presided. The meeting was opened by prayer and suit- able hymns, after which Rev 0. Jacobs submitted the financial statement of the branch of the Society connected with the Albany Chapel. From this it appeared that the receipts from the public meeting in aid of the funds amounted to £5 13s 3d; collected by tke children X13 4s 3d, which in addition to personal donations, collection boxes, &c., brought the total amount up to £ 24 14s lid. He said the children had done remarkably well, and had received a very good reception at the hands of the people. The Chairman said he sometimes wondered at the very kind treatment these children collectors received. During the past week there must have been hundreds about the streets, as all the Sunday School children seem to have got their cards about the same time. The patience with which they had been received was an indication of the interest taken in the work of the Society. He said the total receipts for the fund in connection with the Taber- nacle amounted to X26 18s 2d. Collections at services I £6 8s, and children's collections £ lo Os 3d, with other subscriptions made up the entire amount. Between the two churches they had made up Y,51 13s Id, and without praising themselves too much he thought that was a sum they need not be ashamed of, and still it was an amount which they might hope at some future time to increase. As chairman of this meeting he did not intend to delay them long, not from any lack of interest in the work of the Society, but quite the reverse. He thought when gentlemen came on a visit to them during their furlough, during a time that should be devoted to rest, the time of the meeting should be theirs. They wanted to hear all about their work from men who had personal knowledge of it, and personally he would be interested in the work in Samom. One of his dearest college friends, Mr Arthur Blaxton, had spent a considerable time in the island, but had to leave for political reasons. They all hoped the recent political changes there would do much to consolidate the good feeling between Germany and England, and in no way lessen the opportunities for the work of the London Missionary Society. Sometimes they asked why these missionary meetings were not now so largely attended as they used to be, but he thought the answer to that was to be found in the fact that mission- ary literature was so plentiful in these days. Formerly they were depending for information on the accounts given by the missionaries themselves, but now everybody read about them. He had much pleasure in introducing Mr Marriott of the Samoa Mission. Rev. Mr Marriott then proceeded to give an interesting description of the work of the Society 111 Samoa. Many of them, he said, would like to know where these Samoa Islands were. The shortest answer he could give them was the direction given by Robert Louis Stephenson to his friend Barrie, when the latter was going to visit him. He said to him to get across America to San Francisco find a steamer there for New Zealand, take the second turning to the right and that was Samoa. (Laughter). That was a very quick route and very expensive. The missionaries did not go that way. They went to Australia and when they were at Sydney they were still 3,000 miles from Samoa. There they went aboard the "John Williams," the missionary ship, if she was there and if not they went by some other. The speaker referred to this splendid ship, which some 60,000 British boys and girls had placed at the disposal of the missionaries and which was doing such good work among the islands of the Pacific. He described the numerous coral islands and the dangerous coral reefs which exist in the Pacific. Samoa was not coral but of volcanic origin. It was a beautiful island, with mountains covered with luxuriant bush, and bearing beautiful flowers right down to the water's edge. The people were an interesting people; they were not blacks, as some of them might suppose, but brown. They were well-built and the average height was 5ft. I Din. They had been regarded as ferocious savages but they were not, and they never worshipped idols. They did worship spirits of the air, and they im- agined they saw their favourite spirit sometimes incarnate in a fish or animal of some kind, and this they worshipped aud prayed to. They knew prayer, and in this respect the missionary's work was easy. The John Williams first landed thein 1830 and they were told of the gospel, and the gospel at once captured the hearts of those Samoans. In 1836, six missionaries and their wives landed, and then the real work began. They had first to learn the language in order to translate the Bible, and this was no easy task. And then wherever a Protestant missionary went a Roman Catholic priest was sure to follow, and he could not tell them the amount of harm they did and the stories they told the people about them (the missionaries). They described them as a miserable sect of Nonconformists who had no influence in England, that Queen Victoria was not one of them and would not look upon them. Their great object was to be there first and they did not mind what the priests said; let them give the people the Bible and that was the only per- manent way to do missionary work. The speaker went on to describe the progress of the work at Samoa, the erection of schools for the education of the children, and an institution for preparing native pastors of whom already about 1,200 had been turned out. In this seminary or institution the training of those students did not cost the Society anything. The students were all self-supporting. When one of them came to join the Seminary he was shown a plot of about three acres- without the cow-and told that he would have to keep himself, and this worked very successfully. A splendid hall, called the Jubilee Hall, had been erected bv the people at a cost of Y,,2,000, and these people continued every year for the past thirty years to subscribe about £ 1,000 to the funds of the Society. The lives of the people had been transformed, and the influence of the gospel was apparent in every way. The rev. gentleman, in conclusion, asked his hearers not to think that this great missionary work was a mere fad of the missionaries. They had received the mandate from their Father, Jesus Christ, to carry the gospel everywhere and that message was given to everyone of them. A collection was thou taken up in aid of the Missionary Funds.

Sacred Cantata at the Wes- I leyan Schoolroom. SPLENDID PERFORMANCE OF "THE GREAT I LIGHT." A very large audience assembled at the Wesleyan Schoolroom on Thursday evening, when the celebrated cantata" The Great Light by Finley Lyon was pro- duced. It was an ambitious effort on the part of the conductor, Mr W. Dixon, and the vocalists and instru- mentalists who took part, but it is only simple justice to say that they acquitted themselves in a thoroughly artis- tic manner, and left nothing to be desired in their inter- pretation of the exquisite music. It was indeed a noble rendering of a noble theme. It may be mentioned that the subject treated in The Great Light" is the birth, life, and cruoifixion of the Saviour. It is divided into three parts, including in all sixteen numbers, several being recitative, and very difficult. The words through- out have been exceedingly well-chosen, and the journey from Bethlehem to Calvary is pourtrayed with the most touching vividity; while the composer on his part has wedded them to music, no less touching and descriptive. The great and sacred character of the theme has iudeed been fully recognised throughout both by the librettist and the composer, and as we have already said the choir who essayed the task of rendering it on Thursday night lacked nothing in giving life and colour and reality to their creations. The pathos, the feeling, the deep religious fervour, the joy of the Promise and the sorrow of the Consummation on Calvary, were all brought out with the most artistic distinctness, and at times the dramatic effect was singularly effective. It is hardly necessary to say that the audience was deeply impressed, and at times their feelings of admiration were expressed in spon- taneous outbursts of applause. No small portion for the credit of the performance is ue to the Orchestra., who were assisted by Mrs T. G. Birch (piano), and Mr Percy Wilkins (organ.) The vocal and instrumental sides were so well balanced, and so admirably suited to the accoustic properties of the hall, that it would hardly be possible to suggest improvement. The first part opened with the recitative "Praise ye the Mighty God," which was ren- dered with magnificent effect by the entire Choir, Mr Bowler taking the solo parts, in which his fine baritone was heard to advantage. In the next number "Every valley shall be exalted," Mrs W. J. Jones' beautifully traiued soprano rendered the solo part with splendid effect, and Mr Adams sang the bass parts with con- spicuous success. Brightest and best of the sons of the morning," a lyrical piece divided into solo, quartette, and choral parts, proved all excellent item. The quartette consisted of Alils F. Williams, Miss L. Davies, Mr Bartlett, and Mr Watts. Miss Williams sang the solo part beginning Vainly we otter, with much taste and finish. The dramatic element introduced in the item "Calm on the list'ning car of night," proved very effective. After the opening chorus the lines Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to our new-born King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinner reconciled. were sung outside the Schoolroom, and then the chorus replied- Qelcstial choirs fror4 courts above, Shed sacred glories there, And angels with their speaking lyres Make music on the air. The distant voices came quite by surprise on the audience, and the effect was very realistic and impressive. The celestial choir outside consisted of Miss Edith Davies, soprano, Miss L. Collard, contralto, Mr Bartlett, and Mr Adams. The solo parts in the piece were taken by Miss Florence James, who possesses a very pleasing contralto voice. Arise, shiue, for thy light is come," prqved a very effective recitative, particularly the soprano solo part, "The sun shall no mora go down," which Miss Katie Green sang exceptionally well. Light of the world," a quartette for female voices, was very charmingly rendered by Mrs Jones, Miss L. Davies, Miss L. Collard, and Miss F. James. The second part of the programme opened with a male quartette, lie knows it all," rendered by Messrs Weller and Bartlett (tenor), and evan and Adams (bass). "0 Sacred Head, now wounded," was very impressively sung by the full choir. The recitative descriptive of the Crucifixion was rendered very effectively by Mr G. Weller, whose tenor voice, although not of wide range, was very well suited to the music of the part. The responses sung by the chorus added much to the solemnity and realism of the Calvary scene. "Slowly tho daylight is Fading" was rendered by the choir. "Easter Dawn," a very pretty number, full of spirit and vigour, was exceedingly well rendered, the tenor solo being effectively sung, by Mr Charles James. The quartette, Risen," was brilliantly executed by Miss Davies, Miss F. James, Mr Bartlett, and Mr Bowler. Iu the item Christ is Risen," Mr Bowler's excellent baritone was again heard, and the solo part, Glory to God," was very beautifully sung by Miss Katie Baker. "Crown Him with many Crowns" was well suug by the entire male voices, the baritone and tenor solos being respectively taken by Messrs Bowler and Weller. The Heavens declare the Glory of God chorus, quartette, and solo, was exceedingly well rendered. Mr Bevan took the solo part, and the quar- tette were Miss Morgan, Miss Collard, Messrs James and Bevan. The final chorus, All hail the Power of Jesus' name," proved an excellent piece, and was sung with much vigour. It was repeated subsequently as the audience were leaving the Hall. Rev. Win. Pallister said they could not separate with- out showing their appreciation of the magnificent way in which that beautiful Cantata had been rendered, and on behalf of the Wesleyan Methodist Church he wanted not only to thank Mr Dixon, the conductor, but all who were concerned in making it such a success. They all hoped it would be repeated at no distant date. (Applause). He was now instructed to say that the Cantata would be rendered again in that or some other building on behalf of the widows and orphans war fund. (Loud applause). The singing of the National Anthem brought an extremely successsful and enjoyable musical evening to a close. The following took part in the orchestra :—Piano, Mrs Birch; organ, Mr Wilkins; 1st violins, Miss Pallister and Mr Jenkins 2nd violins, Master Harold Morgan and Master Jenkins; cello, Mr Bleddyn; double bass, Mr C. Cook flute, Mr Walker cornets, Mr J. Lewis and Miss Lewis. The piano used during the evening was supplied by Mr T. Jenkins as was also that in use at the Temperance Hall the previous evening.

Burton Parishioners and Sir Owen Scourfield. I A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE. A mass meeting of the Parishioners of Burton was held in the National Schoolroom on Saturday evening last, to express their views witlf regard to the recent action of certain members of the Parish Council towards Sir Owen Scourfield. Mr George Prout, of Barnlake, was unanimously voted to the chair, and with acclamation. He returned thanks for his election to the chair, for the confidence reposed in him, and the honour they did him. He had very great pleasure in addressing the meetin-, on Parish Government. He would briefly review the Parish Government from the last five years. He agreed from the first with represen- tative government. There were 13 members elected, of whom he was one, for the first 12 months. Factious people and obstructionists revealed themselves from the first, and carried everything before them. He didn't mind being in the minority, but it seemed to him that the sole object of certain parish councillors from Burton was that they banded together for selfish purposes to wheel their own barrows-and he could prove it up to the hilt- and to be obstructionists. He was subjected to a very great share of annoyance and abuse. He left the council and others afterwards had suffered worse. He learnt through the Press that Sir Owen had received gross in- solence. He had been branded as a robber. He felt certain that the parishioners did not wish to hear that Sir Owen had been so insulted—(cheers)—and he thought that such insolence iil-befitted any person who made use of it. (Cheers.) He could understand chaff and banter being carried on by the youth perhaps, but public coun- cils—which included the parish council-were not the places for such sport, and he felt sure that the ratepayers would not have it so. Ho thought when next the rate- payers met to appoint their representatives they would know whom they appreciated, and whom they did not. The parish would be sorry to know that Sir Owen had to submit to insolence almost from the time he became a parish councillor to the time he vacated the chair at the last meeting. What he couldn't understand was how Sir Owen had put up with this treatment so long. He thought Sir Owen must be almost superhuman. On the occasion of an election Sir Owen stood at the head of the poll. The meeting was called to let Sir Owen exactly know on what footing he stands with his parishioners, and he thought as a gentleman he should know. (Cheers.) He therefore hoped that someone would move a vote of confidence in Sir Owen Scourfield. Mr Joe Davies, Houghton, dockyard artisan, proposed That this meeting most heartily approves and appre- ciates the esteemed services of Sir Owen Scourfield in his public and private capacity, and extremely regrets the loss of his services as chairman of the parish council." Mr W. Elkins ably seconded the proposition. He re- marked that some persons had said he was afraid to vote conscientiously. He informed the meeting that he was not a tenant of Sir Owen's, and there was no need of him to be afraid to speak his mind. His parents had been under Sir Owen, had reared their family under him, and he knew Sir Owen had been a grand landlord. He sin- cerely hoped that Sir Owen will be persuaded to take his place as chairman of the parish council again. Mr Prout then put the vote to the meeting, requesting all in favour to stand up. Every ratepayer in the room stood up. There was no dissent when Mr Prout requested those who were against it to stand up. A Voice: What about the ladies ? A Voice in reply: We all stood up. (Laughter.) The Chairman remarked that the object of the meeting had been achieved. On the Chairman inviting parishioners to speak, Me J. Webb said that he thought he had had wide personal experience of parish council meetings in his last sphere of labour in Yorkshire as he had attended them and reported to local papers. But he had gained wider experience at the meetings held by the Burton Parish Council. From the first meeting he attended a clique revealed itself. He was thoroughly surprised that the majority of members allowed the minority to insult Sir Owen Scourfield. He could not understand how men could sit and listen to such insolence and not rise to oppose it. He was under the impression that Sir Owen had been called a thief and a robber, and when he heard Mr Morris, of Ashdale, the other evening quote the words used, he thought, These are the words I heard used." He was sorry that when that meeting was over that one member of the council testified to the language used outside, but had unfortunately not corroborated it at the meeting. Then again because Sir Owen vacated the chair at the last meeting, because he had been grossly in- suited he was actually called a coward. The speaker thought that Sir Owen had done what a gentleman should do, and that he should not remain to wrangle and fight the matter out. In his capacity as schoolmaster he always advised lads who couldn't agree not to remain to fight but each to turn to the right about and double. He regretted that there had been such an exhibition of tem- per on the part of one or two members after the Chair- man had left. He was the more sorry because there were boys of school age in the room. He was very sorry that this meetin g had been called to record a vote of con- fidence in Sir Owen, because it implied a vote of censure upon the minority. Mr Morris, Rosemarket, as an outsider, obtained per- mission to speak. He testified to thep resect 111 which Sir Owen Scourfield was held not only thoroughout the length and breadth of the county, but throughout the Principality. He was glad to be able to join in the disapproval of the discourtesy shown by certain members towards Sir Owen. How is it that the majority were ruled by the minority? He understood that members should should all throw in their lot on reasonable and just terms. The Chairman No one could be more surprised than himself that an insignificant clique should be allowed to go to the length they had gone to. Why should eight be ruled by five, He described the majority as a week-kneed majority. Mr Prout referred to the loss the parish had sustained by Mr Harrison, their late rector, having been compelled to leave by medical orders, and having to relinquish the office of District Councillor. If the ratepayers would accept him in Mr Harrison's stead, he (Mr Prout) offered his services. Mr Webb trusted that their meeting would not close without settling the question of the erection of the hedge once for all. Mr Lucas: That has been done with. Mr Webb said they should hear from the meeting what their views were on it. VtLrious speakers, principally Mr Edward Brown, Mr John, of Houghton, and Mr Adams, Foxhall, spoke with extreme satisfaction respecting the hedge and the great boon it was to the villagers of Houghton, farmers of Burton, and drivers of cattle generally. Mr Brown ap- peared to the writer to argue that the moor was in all probability the property of Sir Owen, that the Parish Oouncil might by-and-by claim the plot before the Lodo-e entrance, on which he knew that thvro were a house and garden 5U years ago, the property of Sir Owen. He be- lieved that Sir Owen would do nothing but what he thought was legal. He didn't understand how the minority claimed the footpaths. A hearty vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Lucas, was accorded to Mr Prout for so ably presiding. I Musical honours were accorded to Sir Owen Scour- fielu, ana the proceedings were terminated with the singing ot the National Anthem.

MILFORD HAVEN. Our riders are respectfully invited to forward us notice of births, in images, or deaths, which we insert free of charge, the only condition being that they are accompanied with the uatqe and address of the sender. Communications left at our Milford office not later than Tuesday noon will ensure insertion in the next issue of the letegraph. Every description of Plain and Ornamental PRINTING neatly and expeditiously exeouted at very low prices, at the Yeley?wpit Printing Offices, Priory Street, Milford Haven. William Lewis & Sons Pro- prietors. WBQDINO OARDS! WEDDING CARDS!! NEW SELEC- TION JUST RECEIVED.—For specimens and prices, apply ,tt the Teley)-apli Offices, I-ls p oelrneas an prices, apply at the Telegraph Offices, Haverfordwest and Milford Haven. NOTICE. —AS previously announced Mr Henry Evans, L.D.S., R.C.S., Dental Surgeon, intends visiting Milford Haveu, at 36, Charles Street, every alternate Monday, commencing Monday, Nov. 20th, 18,99. Ex-traction five from 12 to 1 0 clock. DENTAL NQTICJ$, — Messrs P. Owen & Co., Surgeon Dentists, now attend at Mr Bevans, stationer, Street, MilfordH tveu, every other Tuesday. See large advertisement. Consultation free. American Dentistry. Teeth fixed by the company's Patent Suction requiring no fastening. For eating and articulation they are equal to the natural teeth. JUMBLE SALE.—A successful Jumble Sale was held in the Drill Hall on Fridty night 24th Nov. when over 100 persons paid the entrance fee and L5 13s. 9d. was taken. WESLET GUILD.-The Wesley Guild Temperance meet- ing was held on Monday, when Rev. J. A. Turner and Mrs Turner gave addresses. Able temperance sermons were also preached on Sunday in the Wesleyan QhaDel by Mr G. Evans. NEW WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—The Bjuilding Fund grows. One hundred and twenty more pounds are needed to complete the first LlOqO. An excellent design has been chosen and plans are being prepared of the new Church. MISSIONARY MEETING AT THE TABEKNACLE CHAPEL. —Ou Wednesday evening a Missionary Meeting in Coll- nection with the London Missionary Society was held in the above chapel, when the deputation, Rev. T. Row- lauds, of Madagascar, delivered and interesting address, ill which he dealt with work carried on by the Society, more especially in that country, relating several incidents in his own experience, and showing illustrations of the character and life of the people. The meeting was not so as it might have been, which is to be j legretted as the cause of Missions should always com- mend itself. A collection wAs made at the close m aid Clf the Society. HOAD, CIIAPEL.—A Missionary Service was held u tqe above place of worahjp oil Sunday evening, con-  by the Rev. Benjamin Evans, Monghyr, India. AT. ^Va ?'? has seen service among the tribes of heathen Hundustan for over 19 yeM's, gave au interesting i dcseription of the habits and customs of the people. The ddr(,I ISS was listened to with rapt attention by a large congregation. A collection was taken on behalf of the Baptist Misssonary Society. It is a fact worth mentioning that both the above gentlemen are Pembrokeshire men. The Gleu-Spey and StrathmiU Distilleries, I — Dist'illeries, situated iu the finest Whisky-producing district of i Scotland, are the property of W. & A. Gilbey, and the Whisky is made from Home-grown Barley only Glen-Spey 3/6, and Strathmill," 3/6, sold by W. & A. Gilbey's Agents in every town.

Special Telegrams to 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. BATTLE OF ENSLIN. f BOER SURPRISE TACTICS. HOW THE KOPJE WAS CARRIED UNDER A MURDEROUS FIRE. I [CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAMS ] ORANGE RIVER, Nov. 27, 2 p.m. The following message has come down here from your special correspondent at Enslin, dated the 2.5th. A fieroe engagement was fought this morning at Enslin, near the Kimberley railway, and on the Free State border. The fight again opened in the early morning, but on this occasion our guns were brought into play before the infantry advanced. Our shell fire was continuous and terrific. The Boer position, a strong one upon the Kopjes, was shelled to such an extent that the Boer fire slackened and died away, and not an enemy was to be seen on the line of hills in front of us. Then it was that Lord Methuen gave the order for the force to advance and occupy kopje which formed the centre of the position, and the stronghold of the Boer defence. This was the great feature of the day. The men advanced to the charges with a brilliancy that could not be surpassed. We all believed that the attack would probably be a safe one and that the position would be;ours with a trifle loss. When the naval men started there was no sign of the enemy. It looked as though our hot shell fire had been too much for them and that they had fallen back from their line of defence. We had a sudden and a rude awakening. Whilst the naval men were two or three hundred yards from the enemy's line they were met by one blaze of fire from right around the kopje. It wag so murderous and well sustained that no troops could live before it. It was here that Commander Ethelston, Major Plumbe and other officers were mowed down. The men fell back for a few moments for cover. men we cnarge was again sounded, aud this time rushing from point to point taking all the shelter the ground afforded, the men reached the foot of the kopje. What that run was will be realised when I say that the shower of bullets striking the ground gave all the appearance of a raging sand storm. At the foot of the kopje the men halted for an instant only, then with a wild yell they went for the hill burning to revenge them- selves for the losses of officers and comrades. The Boers could not stand it. The few that held their ground were killed. The great majority fled in disorder after their guns that were already being taken away at a smart trot. The fight to-day was somewhat of a revelation. How the Boers lay low under their defences without making any sign during the teriffic shelling of the artillery is regarded as a marvel by military men here. It was a feat scarcely expected of them. On the other hand the coolness of our men under fire, and the determined work of the sailors and marines, and the persistency with which all arms worked for the one result is deserving of the highest praise. The fight was brilliant and picturesque in the extreme. Though the Boers suddenly retired their retreat was by no means a rout. Relying upon their superior mobility, every man of the enemy being provided with a horse, they are still hanging on to us, their camp being reported now only a few miles on our outskirts.

=-== ANOTHER BIG BATTLE. METHUEN'S FORCES ENGAGED. BOERS COMPELLED TO EVACUATE. The Central News says that a telegram received this morning at the War Office reports a successful engage- ment of Lord Methuen's forces yesterday. The fighting was desperate, and the enemy were even- tually compelled to evacuate their position. This account says the Boers had four guns to the British 24. The Boer Commandant says the Boer loss was slight, and the Free Staters were full of courage. The following is issued from the War Office: From General, Cape Town, to Secretary of State for War:- "CAPE Towy, 29tb Nov. Lord Methuen reports from Modder River, 28th Nov. Reconnoitred at 5 a.m. enemy's position on the River Modder, and found them strongly entrenched and con- cealed, no means of outflanking, river being full. The action commenced with artillery, mounted in- fantry, and cavalry. At 5.30 the Guards on right, Ninth Brigade on left, attacked position in widely extended formation at 6.30, and supported by artillery found itself in front of the whole Boer force, 8,000 strong, two large guns, four Krupp guns, etc. The Naval Brigade rendered great assistance from the Railway. Railway ?esperate hard fighting which lasted ten hours, the men without water or food in a burning sun made the enemy quit their position. General Pole Carew was very successful in getting a small party across the river, gallantly assisted by 300 sappers. I speak of the conduct of all engaged as one of the hardest and most trying fights in the aunals of the British Army. If I can mention one arm particularly it is the two batteries of Artillery.

ANOTHER BOER DEFEAT. A Boer message from Pretoria on Monday posted at the War Office, says The Kimberley garrison made a sortie last Saturdty mornizig- They were fired on by the Boers with Artillery and Infantry in darkness. Nine Burghers were killed, seventeen wounded, and some missing. The British left on the field, one private and one sergeant. It is reported that the British made an attempt to leave Kimberley on the east side to assist the troops coming from Belmont. The Free Staters engaged with the British were over- whelmed by numbers and after a brave stand till the afternoon, the Boers were compelled to take up a position on the other side of the railway.

TO OUR READERS. Owing to the pressure on our space this week, our columns "Do you Know" and "Between you and me are crowded out.

THE ST, ANDREW'S WATERSIDE CHURCH I MISSION AT MILFORD HAVEN. To the Editor of the Milford flaven Telegraph." SIR,-If any friends of the St. Andrew'* Waterside Church Mission, who May be contemplating a visit tq Milford on December 4th, on the occasion of t^e opening of a new Fishermen's Institute, in connection with another Society, would care to see something of our Mission's work amongst the fishermen and other sea- faring folk, they will have an opportunity of doing so. The Church of St. Peter the Fisherman, situated at the bottom of Charles Street, will be open. The reoently en- larged Reading Room on the Dockfs, quite near the entrance gates will also be open for inspection. The St. Andrew's Waterside Church Mission is, as its name implies, a Church Mission, and represents the efforts of the Church of England in this parish, on behalf of her seafaring sons. It may be of some interest to the friends of the Mission ta know that during the past five years we have, by the blessing of God, been able to build a commodious Reading Room for the Fishermen on the Docks, at a cost of ;CIOO. The Fishermen's Church (the only place of worship in the town specially provided far the ifshermen) with the Parish Room underneath, was erected at a cost of £ 3o0. In connection with the Schools we have a penny bank with over 300 depositors. Eighty per cent, of the children attending the Schools are the children of fishermen. Thus it will be seen that the Schools are in a special sense connected very closely with our Mission. The lzts 't effort of the Mission has been to provide an o)'åainE'tl Chaplain, to give the whole of his time to this particular work. We need just now a great deal of help. Our funds never were so low as they are at present. We kr¡ow the money will come, if we can only make the need 'felt. Your very obedient servant, I » EDMUND J. HOWELLS, Vioar of Milford Haven and Hon. Sec. to the Mission St. David's College, Lampeter, Nov. 28, HmD. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY, Take Laxative Lro?,o Quinine Tablets. All Druggist* ?ef??cl the money' if it Ms to cure. is. I ?d. The genuine is staind L.B.Q. 1?2.  

NEYLAND. A Spociat Lot of Bleached and Grey Calicoes, aJgo. Flannelettes, bought previous to the heavy advance xn prices, all of which are being offered at old prices uutil sold out. G. H. BiDDLECOitiiE, The People's Draper, London

j Neyland Cricket Club. ANNUAL DINNER. On Wednesday evening the first annual dinner of the Neyland Cricket Club was held at the South Wales Hotel, New Milford. There was a very large attendance of club members and their friends, and as the first social gathering under the auspices of the club, it proved a complete success. The spirit of sport, and espe^iallv of cricket, seems to be thoroughly alive in Nevlnnd''nnd there is no doubt that with the material they have now got- together and with the substantial outside support which they have received, a brilliant and successful career is opened to the Neyland cricketers. Mr J. H. Coram, J.P., C.C., who has been a very liberal patron of the club, and its first president occupied the chair at the dinner, and subsequently at the "smoker," and it need hardly be added that he acouitted himself in admirable style: 2-as ably supported by the Secretary, Captain, aud other officials of the club. the dinner was served in the excellent style, which is characteristic of the South Wales Hotel, under the management of Miss Wright, and full justice was done to a well-selected menu. The following were amongst those present: Mr Christison (captain), Mr Chas. Gamble (vice-captain). Mr J. C. Smith (hon. secretary), Mr G. Liddall (bon. treasurer), Dr. Edmunstone, Captain Sharp, MrJ. Russan, Mr W. Phillips, Dr. Cook, Mr G. Hollis, Mr A. Harries, Mr J. Christian, Mr G. Harries, Mr Roberts, Mr S James, Mr J. Incledon, !\fr W. Gaddarn, Mr T. E. Mason, Mr Mac Donald, Mr Haines, Mr H. Mills, Mr J. Morris, Mr Ar Button, Mr W. R. George, Mr Trinder, Mr W S. Roberts, Mr E. Morgan, Mr A. James, Mr C. Davies, Mr J. Griffiths, Mr T. E. Williams, Mr T. Rowland, Mr Drake. Dinner over, the company proceeded to discuss j the toast list. 1 The Chairman gave the toast of the Queen and Roval Family which was drunk with enthusiasm, the company singing the National Anthem. ?h? Chairman next gave The Neyland Cricket Club." He said he was never gifted with the talent of oratorv, but he could not help saying something On an occasion of this kind, and that was that he was extremely obliged to those kind friends who had asked him to become president of the club. The president has very little to do-(a voice He has)—and he had very little to do. Unfor- tunately when their matches were being played it fre- quently happened that he had to be away at committee meetings or petty sessions, and on those occasions he had to consider the cricket club as a secondary matter, other- wise he should have been present at the matches. He was very pleased to find that of the fifteen matches played they had won seven, lost seven, and drawn one, and they had 43 members. (Hear, hear). It was alwavs his rule, never to embark in anything unless he could see light at the other end, and when this matter of a cricket club was mentioned to him by his friends he could not see through it exactly at the moment. Shortly afterwards, however. he saw it was bound to succeed. He saw there was plenty of strong basis and good willing friends, so it was bound to succeed. He was very pleased to see that the club at present was in a very sound financial position and had t3 1 Os. 7d. in hand, so that if they lived til! next, year they would have something to start on. He, therefore, asked them to drink to the success of the club, and he connected with the toast the names of the secret trx- and treasurer. The toast having been honoured, i Mr J. C. Smith, secretary, in responding, said there was no doubt that with such gentlemen as their worthv chairman and president at their back, as well as Captain Sharp, Mr Christison, Dr. Edmunston, and Dr. Cook, they were bound to succeed. They were all influential gentlemen and true sportsmen. (Applause). He would' like to take this opportunity to thank all the members for their generous support during the past season. They had now 43 members which was very satisfactory, and he hoped that next season they would all rally round so that they would be in a position to form a second eleven. (Hear, hear). A brief report of the club's doings last season had been drawn up which he would read. He desired to thank all the members who so kindlv assisted himself in his duties, and he wished particularfv to mention Mr Williams who had frequently gone out of his way to help him when he was hard pressed. (Hear, hear). He then read the report which was as follows :— "A general meeting was convened on May 12th, to inaugurate a cricket club for Neyland. Twenty-three gentlemen attended, and it was unanimously resolved that a club be formed. Officers were duly elected, and a committee formed which immediately proceeded to busi- ness, arranging for a ground, and getting gear, &c., down within a week of the meeting. Immediately on the arrival of the gear, practising commenced, and on June the 3rd we played our first match (away). It will, there- fore be seen that we were placed at a great disadvantage in having only a fortnight's practice before commencing the season play. Another difficulty that arose, as the season's advanced, was the arranging of matches, owing to other clubs having their dates, for the most part, filled up, but it wa.s very satisfactory to know that we plaved I a match on every Saturday, excepting one, viz. June 17th. We played thirteen matches in all, seven of which were won, seven lost, and one drawn. Our aggregate of runs scored was 1,157, against our opponents 1,093, thus giving us an advantage of 65. On three occasions we scored over 100 runs in an innings, and came near the century with 89, 96, and 99." Mr Seddle, treasurer, also responded. He submitted the balance sheet which showed a balance in favour of L3 10s 7d and for that he said they were indebted chiefly to the goodness of Mr Coram. (Applause). Capt. Sharp proposed the toast of the Captain and Vice-captain." He said he had great pleasure in proposing the toast. He was sure they were greatly beholden to Mr Christison for the enthusiastic and work- manlike manner in which he conducted the season's cricket. There was not the slightest doubt that he was at heart a thorough sportsman, and if it had not been for his sportsmanlike enthusiasm he did not think there would be a cricket club in Neyland at all. He thought he was correct in saying that for the last ten or twelve years he had been wanting to get up this cricket club which they had this year managed to get together, and it certainly was not through any want of trying on his part that the club had not been established before. It was all very well for gentlemen to stand round a field and criticise the management of the captain of a team. He had no doubt many of them thought if they had been captain they would have done so and so, but the captain, because he knew more how the game should go, did otherwise. He did not think they could have had a better captain for the team. (Applause). Speaking for himself as an old cricketer he admired the captain's management in the field on many occasions. He had had a very trying position, because he had uot any previous experience of the men under him whose qualifications he did not know. He had a set of comparative strangers and men who" form he did not know and under the cir- cumstances great credit was due to Mr Christison. After the captain he would like to say a few words of the vice- captain (Mr Gamble). It was hardly possible to find a much more popular man on the field and his popularity was thoroughly deserved. A more sportsmanlike youn^ fellow he never had the pleasure of seeing. He did not think there was a better sight to be seen on a cricket field than his bowling, and his bowling had contributed greatly to their success. They certainly would not have been in such a good position without him. The toast having been drunk with musical honours, Mr Christison responded. He said he thought a good deal had been said about him which was not quite correct, as others had a hand in starting the club as well as him. It originated in the smoking room of a hotel, not a hundred miles from where they were. Air Harris, Dr. Edmundstone and himself were present and they arranged to call a meeting. At that meeting nine individuals were present, but at the next meeting th(?re were 23 and so the club started. (Hear, hear). Captain Sharp had hit the nail on the head when he referred to the difficulties of a captain navigating a team that he did not know. He must say that he took a considerahle I amount of pride in the club. A good manv of them were tyros in the game but practice made j>erfect. He pointed out the dim cult v with regard to a suitable ground. Given good ground he had no doubt they -would have better results them even last year. Mr Gamble, vice-captain, also responded. He said he could not make much of a speech, but he could make a few runs for them. (Hear, hear and laughter.) He thanked them for the kind words they had said of him, and he hoped that next season he would still be here and he would do his best. Mr W. E. Drake proposed the toast of the President. He said he was sensible of the importance of the toast and he was also sensible of the fact that it might have been placed in better hands than his. (A voice —N o, no.) The president had told them that he had had little or nothing to do and in the same breath he had told them that when their matches were held be was frequently called away on other business which was, no doubt, of greater public importance, but they had a right to assume that if he had not been away Mr Coram would have graced the field with his presence. The Chairman aluo told them that as a careful man of business he always liked to see a light at the other end—and in passing he might say it was an instance of the keenness with which he managed his business affairf,-that he never liked to venture on anything without at any rate some show of success. He would ask them did not the fact that Mr Coram had become president of the club prove that it was bound to succeed r Of course it did. (Applause). He would tell them this that were it not for the fact that Mr Coram liberally and absolutely Without being asked to do so, came forward with a five pound note when they started there would reaH*v have been no club in Neyland to day. (Loud applause) It needed no word* of his to put forcibly before them the very excellent person they ha4 in their chairman and he would therefore ask than; in all sincerity to drink his health. The tctast was drunk with musical honours. The Chairman briefly responded. He said anything he had done was to him a labour of love. (Applause). He was a lover of sport of any kind and liked to see it succeed. He thanked them very much for the kind things they had said about him. (Applause). Mr T. ]$. Williams proposed the toast of "the visitors." lie did not kuow whether the toast was intended to include the visitors to the field ur those present. A Voice Both. Mr Williams Thanks I shall then be drinking mv own health. (Laughter). For although I have had the pleasure of scoring the Captain never thought me good enough to put me on the eleven. (Laughtt-r\ He was pleased to see the number of victors who attended the matches. Perhaps it might not be wrong to wlus]M a little secret The solvent condition of titcir finances had been referred to, but apart from thiz, he thought thev were agreed that they should ad^pt the system which had been in vogue at football meetings, name'ly, of collecting small gate money. They always endeavoured to limit the subscriptions as much as possible, and there were various incidental expenses which had to be met, (Hear, hear). They wished to carry 011 the Clup in a style worthy of the place and equal to what people did else- where: Therefore they should have funds. He would like to whisper in the eais of the visit-ora that they could not do a better thing than came from the ranks of visitors aiic, I)L e(.olite iiteiitl)eis of the Club, a.nd the greater the number (.f members the nearer would they lw; tu carrying out their Secretary's wish for the im-nia.tion i of asecoud eleven, and maybe then the Oupfctin would think him (the speaker) worthy t-i a place. (Laughter). He asked them to drink the health ui the visitors, coupled with the name of Mr A. James. Mr Jurue, responded. He said he took much pleasure D, watching the matches, and he was leased to see the great improvement thev made after each. He alwavs thought the last the best, hear). The toast of The Press, which was nraixise d by Mr G. Holhs, Laving been dnlv acknowledged Mr A. Harries gave the toast of" 0u.r Hostess," which was honoured enthusiastically. Mr W illiam> responded on"behalf of Miss Wright. Subsequently a sanoking concert was held, and up to midnight a very pleasant time was passed. The follow- Itig were aniolig.,t the items rendered Pianoforte solo, Mr Holhs song, I love ver in the same old wr.v," Mr T. E. Williams: song, Ti-u e till death," Mr Tnnder song, A Son of Mars," Mr T. Rowland: song, "Neath the bhadow of old St. Paul." Mr J. Morns, and encore,  Let 'em all come song. "Loch ahoy," Mr J. Davtm; song, Midshipmite, Mr J. Grif&ths comic song, Pout oss Shar-a- bang," Mr Drake song. The Shake of the Hand, Mr J. H. Coram comic song, Touching 'am rep a bit, Mr Haiiies song, Boys of the old brigade, Mr A. E. Rees: comic song, "Irish Jubilee." Mr Dennu; song. "Anchored," Mr Timothy song, Call me back again, Mr Jones song, '"Here's another kind Love," Mr Drake: IVelsb and English National Anthems. The following batting and bowling averages give -a very good idea of the state of proficiency which the members attained during thair first season :— BATTING AVERAGES. No. of Total Times Most in Innings, run. not out. Innings. Av. Mr J. C. Smith lfi 160 6 36 not out 16*0 Mr Chas. Gamble lo 1^5 1 4.5 15-5 Dr. Edmonstoiie.. 15 108 0 33 7.4 Captain Sharp. IS 130 0 39 7-2 Mr Drake. 14 94 0 21 6-7 Mr Christison. 12 G9 0 IS 5-7 Mr G. Hollis 8 45 0 17 5-S. Mr J. Russan. 8 35 1 10 4*3 Mr G. Harries 10 41 1 15 4-1 BOWLING AVERAGES. Name. Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wkte. AT. Dr. Edmonstozie 56 11 108 23 4-2 Mr Charles Gamble 99-3 IS 146 27 5-4 Mr Griffiths 5.5 10 120 22 5-5 Mr Christison 71-2 17 123 19 6-5 Mr Rallis. 32-2 8 51 8 6*3 Mr Phillips. so 7 51 8 6*3 M r Thomas 44 fi 116 15 7.7 Mr Drake 2 C, 3 öl 7 8.9 Mr Smith 40-3 15 82 3 273

FOOTBALL. ASSOCIATION. MILFORD HAYEX V. BRYXMILL (SWANSEA). A match between the above-named clubs was de. cided at Milford Haven on Saturday afternoon. The day was beautifully fine, consequently a good number of spectators might naturally have been expected. But somehow or other football does not seem to have caught on in the town to the same extent as during the last couple of seasons. The scarcity of matches and the fact of the team not being over strong may possibly be accountable for this state of things. It is to be hoped that with the advance of the season, matters may im. prove in both respects. The visitors on this occassion came with an unbeaten certiticate and as the home team likewise had not beeu taken down a keen struggle was predicted. For some time it looked as if this prediction was not going to be realised, for shortly after starting Pettitt for the homesters got in a gun of a shot which was unstopable, and after further play mostly in the Brynmill quarter, Milford were rewarded with a free kick not far from goal. Gwion Williams placed the leather judiciously in the goal-mouth and Bough getting his cranium to it in the nick of time, the trick was done. After this second success the home lot slackened per- ceptibly and the visitors taking full advantage of this slackness forced their way to Smith's charge, the left wing put in a nice dropping shot which teemed quite harmless, but to the dismay of all Smith did not make an effort to get at It. with the result that Milford's lead was reduced by one. The game was now becoming very even and the home defenders had to exert themselves more than once. However when half-time was signalled Milford were still leading bv 2 goals to I The second half opened tamely and indeed it looked as if the home men had worked too hard in the first half, certain it is there was a deterioration in their play, and on the other hand the visitors improved vastly and gave the home defence no end of trouble, at length succeeding in equalling the scores. Even after this reverse the homesters did not improve their defence, the left side being woefully weak and it was fortunate that Bricknfll was in form on the other side or the goal must have fallen more than once. Time was drawing near when Pettitt secured in midfield and getting up top speed raced away pursued by the back, when nearing gotu he doubled back and shot a good goal. The visitors norw gave up however and kept pegging away and ere lou the outside right man beat Smith all the way with a cli% shot equalising. Play after this became rather desultory and rough and it was a relief both to players and øpeo- tators when the whistle announced the final. Milford, 3 goals Brynmill, 3 goals. To-morrow (Thursday) the Haverfordwest Grammar School will meet a team representing H.M. Thunder** Pembroke Dock on the Grammar School ground. RUGBY. The Haverfordwest team journeyed to Llandover" y on Thursday bv the 8.2S train to play the College team A saloon was kindly placed at their disposal by the G. W.R. Co. A fairly representative team was sent up, and they more than justified expectations by winning a very hard and fast game by four tries to one goal, one try. The tries for Haverfordwest were scored a.fter some capital play by J. Moss, J. Morgan, Newton Jones, and BL Jones, none of which were converted. The game WM much enjoyed, and was by far the best exhibition of football this season, and we trust they will maintain this form, and give us at home a glimpse of what they are capable of away. A very weak team was sent over to Tenby on aturday, only four of the regular team turning out, and it created no surprise when it was made known that they had sus- tained defeat by a goal and two tries to nil. We much regret to hear that J. Moss sustained a verv ny accident in the first few minutes, which rendered him helpless for the rest of the game. The visitors speak in very severe terms of the glaring partialitv of the referee. Gamble played a fine game at full-back, otherwise the team was too unrepresentative to -win, but judgiag by the score they must have made a brave show. Whitland play the 'Quint! to-morrow (Thursday), when we hope to see a good game.

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Dates to be Remembered at Milford Haven. TO-NIUHT'S CONCERT AT REIIOBOTH CHAPEL. — We would particularly remind our readere of the grand concert to be given at Rehoboth Chapel, llakiii, this (Wednesday) evening. An excellent pro- gramme of vocal and instrumental music has been pre- pared and the concert altogether promisee to be well worthy of a crowded audience. The charge for ad* mission will be Is. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH,-Grand con. cert at the Milford National Schools. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3.—In the evening Rev J. A. Turner will preach a special sermon at the eyan Chapel and at the close of the service a silver collection will be taken in aid of the widows aud orphans fund. This should hove appeared in our last issue and not Nov. 20. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7TH. A grand entertainment will be given by the children of the HakirA National School 011 the above date. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 th. Tabernacle Sunday School Anniversary. Preacher, Rev. J. Town Jones. TUrRSDAY, December 14.-Grand concert at the Masonic Hall in aid of the funds of the Tabernacle Sunday School. Artists: Mrs Jones, Milford; Mine Edith Williams, Bridgend; Mr W. H. Protheroe, Uanelly; Rev. R. Sirhowy Jones, Xarberth. Condao tor: Mrs Biddlecombe: accompanists: Mrs Dayek, T.C.L., and Mr Vernon Powell.

BIRTHS. On the IGth inst., at Moville Coastguard Station, Ireland, the wife of William Adams, of a son. On the 9th inst., at Prospect Place, in this town, the wife of James Davies, postman, of a daughter. (Still born). On the 2 >th inst., at Castle Square, the wife of Mr L. H. Thomas, of a daughter. On the 22nd inst., at 21, Dew Street, in this town, the wife of J. Rees Morse, of a son. DEATHS. On the 20th inst., at Market Street, in this town, (at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr John Evans), Caroline, widow of tha late Rev. Wm. Lewis, for- merly of Felin foel, LlAiitjuy, m ( ye-nr.

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