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Pembrokeshire County Schools. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP EXAMIN- ATION, 1908. NARBERTH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. 12 ( 8 District Scholarships offered. I 4 County Scholarships offered. 39 candidates (18 boys and 21 girls) sat. List of those who have qualified (in order of merit). ?' ????"?Seld, Narberth, N.P. 464 2. ?Cuthbert Davies Narberth, N.P. 419 3. Henry R. Philhps, Llanglydwen, CI 271 4. Benjamin J. Gibby, L)ang!ydwen C! 269 I: sssHi Jen'royston N p f ) *0wen T. Williams, Lawrenny, NP 262 6 ? James A. Scourfield, Brynconin C] 262 o ( Tamar Davies, Llanglydwen, ci' 260  William Thomas, Narberth, N.p* 260 10. John Ll. Morris, Hanglydwen, CI. j 257 11. Thomas S. Jones, Monachlogddu, CI."]" 248 11. Thomas S. Jones, Monachlogddu, 253 12. William J.Bowen.L!anglydwen,C!.? 248 13. *PrisciHa Brinn. Saundersfoot, CI. 236 14. ?Ben jamiaGrifnths.DangIydwen.C!. 235 1-?. Lizzie M. Davies, Llanglydwen, CI 225 16. Mary C. Morris, Brynconnin, C! 206 17. M8gie Lewis, LIanfallteg.CL 200 *Under 13 years of age 1st August, 1908.

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Albany Anniversary. VISIT OF THE REV. EBENEZER REES. The Rev. Ebenezer Rees, the pastor of the Grange Church, Suuderland, attracted crowds of worshippers to the Albany chapel on Sunday and Monday night on the occasion of the church anniversary. Mr Rees is an old friend of the Rev. Owen Jacobs, and is naturally keenly interested in the valuable work which has been accom- plished and undertaken at the Albany during the 21 years Mr Jacobs has been pastor of the church. Mr Rees is a youug man of attractive personality, with a style of preaching which reminds one in some degree of the late Dr. Parker. His sermons are not elaborate essays, nor does he attempt any difficult exegesis such has might appeal to a band of theological students. He preaches pure and undefiled religion in simple language, and he has an unbounded faith in the ultimate triumph of the priuciples of the Gospel. Although he is not uuconscious of the distressing evils, social and moral, which surround us on every hand, yet he is no pessimist. He sees how religion has been instrumental in uplifting the people and quickening the national conscience, and that while all shall perish man shall endure. On Sunday night Mr Rees based his sermon on the text There went with him a band of men whose hearts God had touched." This was an airesting phrase, said the preacher. In some books they read they found not a single pi-eacb,,3r. In sonie books the illuminating or arresting sentence. But no one could say that of the Bible. If thoy had never heard his text before they would never forget it, and there were many such phrases in the Bible, which gripped them like hooks of steel. There had been men who had been kept from some dire sin by some such phrase which had been sounding in their ears since childhood. The text showed how God, the creator of the Universe, held communion with men on earth in order to make them a channel of influence. Although men and women were free agents, yet it was better to exchange that freedom for a sweeter compulsion. It was better to walk in the dark with God than alone in the light-if God ever was in the dark. Darkness and light were both alike to GGd. A man who had God could not be in the dark-the two things were incompatible. Mr Rees said there were prophets amoug us every day, and they must be careful how they treated them. Some- times they cursed the prophets, and at other times blest them. Sometimes people accepted the leadership of these prophets: at other times stoned them to death. He was uot sure that they had not been inclined to stone people in the present day because they differed from them. Let them be careful test they stoned those whose influence they could not see. Many people said the world was going to the devil. He emphatically denied that. The woll(I cowil(I not go to the devil. Were it not that God was behind us, this world would long since have been dominated by the Power of Darkness. While they could not be indifferent to the sins of the present day-to the drunkenness, adultery, and callousness which were man- ifest on every hand, there was another side to the Dicture. He referred to the educational facilities of the present day, to the temperance and Sunday School work, to the infirmaries and hospitals for the alleviation of pain and suffering. Gibbon in his Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire," described the condition of the world at the time of the coming of Jesus Christ, and the picture he presented was vastly different from that of England and Europe at the present day. Coming down to the 16th century they learnt from John Richard Green of the condition of England then, and what a contrast it afforded to the actual state of affairs now. The rev. gentleman recalled how Dr. Clifford was one day lectur- ing, and at the close the chairman, a social democrat, denied that the world was getting better. The Doctor replied that he knew it was getting better, for when he was a lad of 11 he was obliged to go to work in the factory at six o'clock, and nowadays no boy of that age was called at six o'clock to go and work in the factory. This improved condition, said Mr Ress, had been brought about by the mass of human hearts that God had touched. All pessimists ought to be abolished. No follower of Jesus Christ ought to be a pessimist, for pessimism depressed, while optimism inspired. The record of the past showed that men had had their hearts touched by God, and Mr Itess pointed out how the men had always arisen when the occasion demanded. When the saving power of Christ was doubted, Augustine came forth when the poor wished to read the Bible in their native language, Wycliffe came forward to translate it and Tynal to print it; when religion had lost its reality and lay buried in the catacombs of ceremonial, the great Martin Luther arose and breathed on the dry bones and gave them light. The offertory, which was in aid of the building fund, amounted to £46 8s.

Haverfordwest Grammar I School. The following certificates were obtained in the Central Welsh Board examination held in July :— HONOURS. W. E. Pliillil)s-i-Aatill, French, Higher Mathe- matics, Greek (senior). F. S. Thomas—Latin, Higher Mathematics. SENIOR. F. S. DagweJI-Compositioll, English Language, Arithmetic, Latin, French, Mechanics, Geography, Drawing. A. J. Edwards-Composition, Scripture, English Language, History, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Latin, French, Geography. R. Griffiths—Composition (distinction), Scripture, English Language. Arithmetic, Latin (distinction), French, Mechanics, Chemistry. J. W. Reynolds-Composition, Scripture, History, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Latin, French, Geography. M II Eoyovc_. Compooition, Language, History, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Latin (distinction), French, Geography. A. G. Tani I y ii-Coin position, Scripture, Arithmetic, Latin (distinction), French, Geography, Drawing. J. H. Tani I 3-n-Cot-nposition (distinction), Scrip- ture, History, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Latin (distinction), French (honours), Mechanics. A. J. Williams—Composition (distinction), English Language, History, Mathematics, Latin (distinction), French. JUNIOR. J. E. Davies—Composition, English Language, Arithmetic (distinction), Mathematics, Latin, French, Drawing. reeii-composition, ScriVttire, Literature, G. M. Green—Composition, Scripture, Literature, Arithmetic, Latin, French, Geography. T. E. Morgan—Composition, Scripture, English Language, History, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Latin, French, Geography. W. P. Phillips-Composition, English Language, Arithmetic (distinction), Mathematics, Latin, French, Science, Drawing (distinction). W. Richards—Composition, Scripture, English Language, History, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Latin, French, Science, Geography, Drawing. E. G. Thomas Composition, English Language, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Latin, French. R. II. Thomas-Composition, Scripture (senior), English Language, History, Arithmetic, Mathe- matics, Latin, French, Geography.

Fifty-Four Years Ago. From the Telegraph of September 13, 1854. REDUCTION IN BREAD. We have been given to understand that during the past week, Mr G. H. Davies, of Pembroke Dock, has reduced the price of his four lb. loaf from eightpence to sevenpeuce. OPERATIONS FOR THE WEEK. The wheat harvest is, in many places, nearly over. The next thing is to take care of it by thatching. There will be little or no occasion to wait any length of time before commencing this operation, as the weather has been so fine that what little rubbish was among it has become so well dried as to be harmless. The chief things in thatching are, to have the roof as smooth and even as practicable to take care that no water can penetrate the ridge to allow plenty to hang over at the eaves, so that every part of the sides of the stack stand clear of drip, and to have the thatch well secured by pegs and rope, that it may withstand the rough winds. In very exposed places, it is well to have an extra rope or two put on those parts which are usually most affected. It is better to do it now than to wait till it is torn off in winter, as snow or rain may get in before it can be repaired. MILFORD HAVEN. I TirF STRIDE.This vessel which has been on the patent slip repairing the last few weeks by Mr J. D. Roberts, ship builder, was launched on Saturday morning into her native element. She will be ready for sail in a few days. Work still continues plentiful here hammers appear to be going in all directions. Even the stillness of midnight is sometimes interrupted by the noise in caulking vessels. CARDIGANSHIRE. CAPTURE OF A YOUNG SFAL.-As D. B. Davies, fore- man in the timber yard of Thomas Davies, Esq., was walking along the rock, beyond Gwbert, on Thursday last, he happened to stroll into a cave, whence suddenly rushed out three young seals. He picked up a stone and succeeded in striking one of them, which he then carried off alive, but from the blow it has since died. It measured in length three feet ten inches and weighed 130 lbs. OUR PUBLIC PATHS. To the Editor of the Telegraph." SIR,Permit me to thank you for throwing your columns open to the discussion of this subject. If years ago the public press had existed as a vigilant conserver of the people's rights, the inhabitants of Haverfordwest would have found this day themselves the possessors of considerable property, of which they are now minus. I wish now to ask what is being done to throw open the Castle Hill and the walk at Scotchwell to the public, to whom they rightfully belong. As for the walk in City Road, Mr Phillips, I should suspect, intends to open that speedily. He candidly confesses he has not the shadow of a right to it, and every hour he detains it from the public he perpetrates a wrong. The other parties who have deprived us of our rights treat us somewhat super- ciliously. They ignore us and our claims, and think themselves secure, because they fancy there is no man in Haverfordwert sufficiently patriotic and public spirited to indict them for their offence. I must confess my astonishment that none of the parties to whom we have been accustomed to look as our leaders in municipal and social improvements have prominently come forward to assist us to regain our rights. I hope they are not too busy attending to their own selfish interests. I could name some who are expected by numbers of their towns- men to interfere in the matter. To them I would say Gentlemen, do you wish to improve this your native town ? Here then is an opportunity in which you will have right and justice on your side, as well as the best wishes of your fellow inhabitants. Should you be supine much longer, you will excuse us for believing that all your talk about improvements was prompted by other than purely patriotic feelings." Pending the "action" of our leaders, I call upon my townsmen, through the medium of the "Telegraph," to arouse themselves and arm. instantly a committee for the protection of our public paths. I will readily serve as a committee man, and my subscription of 10s is ready to meet preliminary expenses, and should an indictment of either of the parties who deprive us of our rights be determined on, I am ready to subscribe another 91. You or one of your correspondents suggested that a subscription be at once opened, and the money be at once paid into the bank. As soon as I hear that the initiative is taken, my money shall be sent to Messrs Walters & Co. „ Yours very truly, Mavertorawest, AMICUS September 4, 18-34. I

A Day Blackberrying. There are few more pleasurable delights than an afternoon picking blackberries. In late summer and early autumn the air is so invigorating and crisp, and in picking blackberries the attention is so occupied that the pleasure grows naturally out of the work, "as the petals grow out of a fruitful flower." Besides, there are many minor adventures and end- less surprises, surprises that send the children, and adults who have not lost their simplicity of life, into constant ejaculations of delight. It is easy to imagine Mr Chesterston being stirred to the depths as he watches the glee of the children as they force them- selves through the brambles in search of the luscious berry and the pride and self-satisfaction which animate their little breasts as they return home with the fruits of conquest. The glorious summer has brought us an early blackberry season, and around Haverfordwest the berry is now to be found in fairly large quantities. But those who desire to fill their baskets and vessels should go further afield than the beaten tracks Everybody makes for Esther's Lane, the Moors, and the charming walk under Portfield, so that the brambles are bared as soon as the berry ripens. A search along the Moors will, indeed, furnish many an exciting little episode that many natures may feel amply compensated for the comparative absence of berries, for the brook, here and there so cunningly concealed by a veil of bushes, combined with the difficulty of going from place to place, afford endless delight to those who add to a love of nature a pleasure in overcoming difficulties and in accom- plishing daring feats without mishap. To find a plentiful supply of berries, however, it is necessary to go beyond the easy reaches of the town, say to Fernhill, or the Denant district. The pleasures of blackberrying are so great because they are so simple. Whatever excitement there is, is of that healthy sort which touches the "depth and not the tumult of the soul," so long as we graciously yield ourselves to its influence. It does not produce that feverish condition of brain which is commonly understood as excitement, but the wholesome glee which every child of nature ought to feel when he abandons himself to its innocent joys. In 'order to evoke the infinite out of common life we must bring it into common life. Millet made consummate pictures out of figures in the field digging and delving with spade or pick. You see one of them," he says, from time to time straightening his loins, wiping his face with the back of his hand. Thou shalt eat thy bread in the sweat of thy brow. Is that the gay lively labour in which some people would have you believe? Yet it is there that for me you must seek true humanity and great poetry. They say that I deny the charm of the country; I find in it far more than charms, I find infinite splendours." Wordsworth, the poet: of nature, in a moment of enthusiasm declared that "one impulse from a vernal wood may teach you more of man, of moral evil and of good, than all the sages can," and in poetic language he has given expression to the pleasures of nutting and of rambling through creek and dale. Burns has touched a sweet and spontaneous note in his pure poesy on "The Daisy." To go for an afternoon's nutting or blackberrying has a wonderful healing intlucnce on the mind, partly because of its healthy occupation in fresh groves of thought and of the soothing influence of the endless beauty of the autumn tints. Here is a chance leaf crimson coloured like the splendours of a sunset, the spray bowing with a pretty cluster of deliciously ripe berries. In the course of a few weeks the leaves will show their great opulence of colour. The largest and the ripest berries are generally beyond the reach of the human hand, and if a person wishes to have a successful day's find he had better take with him a walking-stick. The stick, however, is generally forgotten, a simple omission which may cause some vexation of spirit, not to mention hands and wrists marked and scratched. A little forethought will do much to add to the day's pleasure, and a strong pair of boots, and clothes over which one need not be over careful should ba selected. Last, but by no means the least of the pleasures of blackberrying, is the healthy natural hunger with which the picker goes home to a late tea.

Haverfordwest Petty Sessions. CHAUFFEUR FINED. These sessions were held on Monday before the Mayor, Mr James Rowlands, and Mr H. T. Rule OWPII _u, DRUNKENNESS. George Morse, of St. Thomas Green, was sum- moned for drunkenness on August 27. P,C. Phillips proved the case, and mentioned that defendant was shouting "fried fish" at the top of his voice. P.C. Jones afterwards came on the scene, and defendant, who was "in the horrors of drink," wui3 aiuouinpetiiicd bomts Fined 2s 6d including costs. CHAUFFEUR FINED. I Charles Lambkin, of Broad Haven, was sum- monad for driving a motor car without having a light on the right side. P.C. Jones told the court that at 9.15 on the night of August 24 he saw defendant drive a motor car in Ruther Lane. There were three ladies in the car, and witness, noticing that the right light was out, signalled to the defendant to stop, but he took no notice. Thereupon witness blew his whistle and raised his hand to P.C. Phillips, with the result that the car was stopped. Witness asked defendant the reason why he bad no right light, and the reply was that it had gone out. Defendant was also without a leadmg light, but explained that owing to the distance he had travelled and the state of the weather he was not able to keep the lights burning. Witness noticed that the glass of the right lamp was broken, and when it was now lighted defendant was obliged to use paper for the protection of the light. D.C.C. James mentioned that the leading light was not required. Defendant said the lamps were lighted when he left the Castle Hotel, and because of the cracked glass and state of the weather, the right light was blown out. He denied any knowledge of the second policeman. The going out of the light was a pure accident, and was not attributable to neglect. He added that he had been to Fishguard, and was returning to Broad Haven. This lamp was lit at the Castle Hotel. In answer to the bench, the constable said the glass of the lamp was quite cold. Defendant said the glass of the lamp was cracked when he left the Castle Hotel, but a portion of the glass had not then fallen out. A fine of 2s 6d without costs was imposed. LICENSING TRANSFER. Miss Lilian Maud Adams was granted a temporary transfer of the license of the Gloucester Arms, Mariner's Square, from Mr Harries, the outgoing tenant.

Station Burglar. I MAN CAUGHT RED HANDED AT I NARBERTH. A daring burglary was perpetrated late last night week at the Railway Booking Office, Narberth station, the offender being fortunately caught red-handed and com- mitted to custody. It appears that at about 11.30 p.m., Mr Absolem, a goods clerk, employed at the station, noticed a light in the window of the parcels office as he was returning to his lodgings. Thinking that something was wrong he went and roused the stationmaster, Mr May, who lives close by. Mr May immediately sum- moned assistance and proceeded to the station. Leaving the others to guard the entrance, Mr May, accompanied by a man named William Thomas, made an entrance by the door of the parcels office where they discovered a man inside, apparently tampering witk the parcels. Thomas immediately closed with the intruder, who, after a severe struggle, was bound hand and foot. Meanwhile the police had been summoned to the scene by Mr Collins, auctioneer, Station Road, and on the arrival of P.S. Thomas and P.C. Williams, the burglar was taken into custody. It was found that the man had affected an entry into the Stationmaster's office by means of the window, having first cut a hole in the glass sufficiently large to enable him to open the fastener from within. The man had apparently had sufficient time before the alarm was given to ransack all the drawers in the inner office. A collecting box containing donations to Dr. Barnado's Homes had been broken open and its contents stolen, as was also a watch belonging to Mr May, which was kept in one of the drawers. Several of the parcels had also been tampered with before the man was interrupted in his work. Appearances would point to the fact that the burglar had an accomplice, as neither the missing watch nor the money was found on him after the arrest. On Wednesday morning, the prisoner was brought up before Mr J. L. H. Williams at an Occasional Court charged with breaking and entering the station with in- tent to commit a felony. Evidence was given by P.S. Thomas and Mr May, upon which prisoner, who still declined to give his name and address, was remanded in custody. Chief Inspector Dalton, of Swansea, was present on behalf of the railway company.

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CONIINa EVENTS AT NEYLAND September 13 and 14. Zion Church anniversary services, preacher, Rev. Oscar S. Symonds, B.A., Pembroke Dock. October 18. — Zion Harvest thanksgiving services. October 11th and 12th.-Harvest thanks- giving services at the Congregational church. Three services on Sunday. The offering on Monday evening, as well as all the proceeds from the sale of fruit, will be devoted to the County Infirmary. Special music prepared for the occasion.

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THE LATE REV. W. GERSHOM DAVIES, PENART [I. AN APPRECIATION BY A FORMER TEACHER. When, on Saturday last, I returned from my wander- ings in foreign lands, my first task was to wade through my correspondence and papers, none of them forwarded as it was my holiday. In the accumulation of some two months there is always much to excite one's curiosity, some things that sadden, and some that gladden. The one item which, above everything else, went home to my heart, was the tidings conveyed by newspaper aDd letter of the death of my friend and former pupil, the Rev. W. G. D ivies, of the Tabernacle, Penartb. Of the hundreds of pupils whom, in many Colleges, I have hid in my classes, I have never loved one more than I did him, and few as much, and of no one's character bad I a higher conception. He was at the Haverfordwest College when I entered upon my tutorship there in January, 18S1, and of the able men ut the College then (Revs. D. Powell. Liverpool T. T. Jones, Rhondda Valley Caradoc Griffith, Edwin Huber and John Williams, all of Cardiff B. Thomas, Loudon T. H. Williams, Newport, etc ,) he stood shoulder to shoulder with the foremost in indus- try and capacity. But what above everything else dis- tinguished him then, and ever after was his iransparaut sincerety and irresistable lovableness. He was the favourite of his teachers, his fellow students, aud of all who knew him. As a preacher, his services were greatly in demand, and many churches wished to call him, but his heart was set on Mission work. The Haverfordwest College had sent more Missionaries than any other Baptist College in Wales, and the Missionary spirit flourished in Mr Davies's College days even more than usual. He offerei himself to the Biptist Missionary Society, but was rejecfed on the grounds of health. About this time, the Tabernacle Church, Ponarth, then the only English Church at Penartb, was pastorless, and it was my privilege, as one closely connected with the Church for many years (for I had spent two holidays as temporary past T, and had been virtually offered the permanent paslorate) to introduce Mr Davies' name with a view to the pastorate. He came, he saw, and he con- quered. The "call" was cordial, and I believe, nnaui- mous. The ordination services were held on Sunday and Moudiy, March 12th and 13th, 1882, and in my diary of this time, I have a full account of what took place, and of my impressions. On the Sunday I preached morning and evening, and had ''a good time, so says my diary. Of the ordination service, Monday afternoon, I tc-ok charge. The Rev. Thomas Davies, of Bethel, Cardiff, read the Scriptures, and offered prayer. Mr Jenkiu Llewellin, at that time a great p)wer in the Church, a-id in the Suaday School, anil-oie of mv c'osest friends then and still, spoke on behalf of the Church, and spoke well. The late Rev. Alfied Tilly, of Tredegarville, Cardiff, a man never to be forgotten in the history of the social and religious life of C,rdiff, offered the ordiuation prayer. I delivered the charge to the pastor from 1 Timothy, iv., I i; and the Rev. R. Lloyd, of Castleton (uow of Canton, Cardiff) that to the Church from I Thess., v., 13. The service, one of the most solemn I remember, was closed by prayer, offered by the late Rev. J. P. Williams, of Canton. There was a public meeting in the evening, presided over by my old friend, Mr Dyke, many taking p rt, including the late eminent Rev. Nathaniel Thomas, who, with his remarkable wife, was present throughout the services. How soon the Chapel became too small and had to be enlarged how even the enlarged Chapel soon overflowed, and Si anwell Road Church had to be termed these a.d othir things testifying to the success of Mr Davios's ministry, are matters of history. The work flourished so much, the institutions of the Church so multiplied, and the demands for Mr Davies's services in the town so increased, that the young pastor had to be constantly on the go," so that there was not such time for sermon preparations as Mr Da\ i-s de,ii-e(l, and as is usua ly desirable. But he was an admirable extempore speaker, and possessed a strong, clear and musical voice, though in later years, with declining health, his voice had greatly deteriorated. Mr Davies was the owner of excellent intellectual parts, had a keen appreciation for the best in Literature, and the power to thiuk for himself. His most outstanding qualities were, however, his strong common sense, his excessive modesty, and his extraordin- ary lovableness. He was one of my ablest students, and had no difficulty m mastering the hardest subjects, whether scientific, literiry or linguis1 i. But the principal thing that I remember is that he made us all love him, and admire him too. I have always felt that his goodness of luart, and readiness to help were so great that his iutellectual capacities were apt to be undei estimated. His health was always against him, making it impossible to read and study as hard as he could and would otherwise have done. But the weakness which ever dogged his steps had something to do with that deep sympathy snl ardent affection which won all hearts. On the last Sun- day of 1906 it was my privi!ege to preach in tie Tabernacle in connection with the :2.jth Anniversary of his pastorate. I was gratified, and so was he, as he privately told, at the many tokens of appreciation which came from the people. Never was he so much loved by thi,t now strong Church as then. Never was h s work so appreciated. He told me he had no idea that the people thought so highly of him and of what he had done. That was just like my dear friend-he never knew what others thought of him in the College, or in the world until it was abundantly evident. Towards the widow, whom as a most consecrated Christian worker I knew long before her marriage, and towards the children, there will be universal sympathy, and I hope sympathy of a very practical sort. What shall I say of the parents, whom I have known and loved, almost as if they had been my own ? In their old age, this, another of many bereavements, will be hard to bear. But I have heard the father, Thomas Davies, of Haverfordwest, preach sermons eloquent of comfort to others. He will now take to himself the comfort which he has imparted. All who know him and his family will have sympathy with them iu their heavy affliction. T. WinoN DAVIES, University College, Bangor, Sept. 2nd, 1908.

THE HOUSING QUESTION. To (he Editor of the Milford TJavn Telegraph SIK,—The reference in your last week's issue to this question must have thrilled many hearts with hope that at least this question is being considered. Perhaps you will allow me to state a few things that will still further show the urgency of action in this matter. The following is culled from a leading religious journal which dealt with this question sometime ago: In Glasgow there were 70,000 children examined, and it was:found out by skilful care that differences of 121bs. in weight and 5 inches in height were the result of weighing and measuring the above number of children and the place of living showed that the one-roomed tenement was responsible for the difference of 121bs. in weight and 5 inches in height. The results are tabulated as follows:— hgt. icgt. ins. lbs. Children living in 1-roomed tenement. 46 52 •2 48 ;:iti 1 ¡¡" 50 60 4 51 04" These figures speak for themselves, and although it may be contended that what is true in Glasgow may not apply here, yet it must hold good in degree. These figures show the enormous amount of wastage that is going on in our national life and even from a purely economic standpoint (apart from any higher considerations) it would be to the highest interest of our nation to immediately check this wastage. These facts, together with the experience gained in our own midst, ought to be sufficient to move our Town Council to avail itself of all the opportunities granted by Parliament, so that Haverfordwest might yet | become a pioneer Municipal Garden City." Every- thing is favourable to a striking move forward. At the present time there is such a dearth of houses in our midst that the people are suffering from unfair I competition. Is it not the duty of our council to take up the cause of the people and remove this state of affairs? If it will do this, it will be adding to the larger life of our town; it will be an inspiration to the inhabitants: it will win for itself the gratitude of the Democracy. Yours faithfully, "A LOVER OF THE PEOPLE." Haverfordwest, September 4.

BIRTHS. On the 29th ult., at 6, St. Thomas Green, the wife of James Evans, Prendergast, of a son. On the 1st inst., at North Johnston (Pem), tho wife of Mr W. Harries, of a daughter. DEATHS. On the 25th ult., at the Merlin's Bridge, (very suddenly), Elizabeth the beloved wife of Andrew John, clog maker, aged 71 sadly missed. On the 2nd inst., at 21, Hill Street, in this town, David Williams, aged 54. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Mr Thomas Davies and family, of Ruther Lane, wish to thank all who sent messages of sympathy with them in their recent bereavements. Mr J. Llewellin and family, of the Farm, Water- ston, desire to thank their friends for the numerous expressions of sympathy received by them in their recent sad bereavement. Notices of Births, Marriages, and Deaths are inserted free of charge. All announcements under the head- ing of I I In Memoriam" and "Acknowledgments" are charged 2s 6d for four lines 1.

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BATTALION ORDERS By Colonel W. R. Roberts, V.D. Commanding 4th Batt. Welsh Regiment, Haverfordwest, 7th September, 1908. 1. Officers commanding companies will render to head quarters not later than September 13th, the following returns(a) A return of all N.C.O.'s and men still serving in their companies, who had completed 16 years' service on the 31st March, 1908, and are recommended for the Volunteer Long Service Medal, (b) A return showing all N.C.O.'s and men still serving in their com- panies, who have 12 years' service or over, and have completed 12 annual trainings in camp, which need not be continuous, and are recommended for the Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. 2. Members of the Territorial Force who wish to avail themselves of the exemption from jury service, granted under Section 23 (4) of the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act, 1907, are reminded that it is necessary to send to the overseer of the parish in which they reside a written claim of exemption, stating the ground of the claim. They should also now, and every year, see that their names are not included in the jury lists which are posted on the doors of churches and chapels during the first three Sundays in September, and, if necessary, they should appeal at the time and place mentioned in such lists. If their names appear upon the jury lists sanctioned by the magistrates they are liable to serve as jurors if summoned.

Neyland Council. I A LIVELY DISCUSSION. I TALK OF ROGUES AND BOUNCE. A CRUSHING REPLY. J Mr Oliver Garrett presided at a monthly meeting of the Neyland urban district council on Monday night, when there were several lively discussions and charges that were effectively rebutted. The other members present were: Messrs W. Entns, D. Harries, J. Skone, J. Glass, G. M. Yovle, W. G'.villym, J. James, T. John, G. Roach, Fred Hitchings, W. Davies, and G. E. Carrow. NOTICE OF AUDIT. It was decided that the notice of audit to take place on September 28th be inserted in the "Telefranh." A COMPLAINT. A letter was received from the Clerk to the Pem- broke Rural District Council stating that it had been reported to his council on several occasions that the contractor for the removal of refuse, &c.. from the Xeyland urban district deposited such refuse in the rural district. At present, it appeared, a very serious nuisance was being caused near Llan- stadwell Church, and although the contractor hai been requested to abate the nuisance no notice had been taken of the matter. The District Council now requested the Neyland council to lemove the nuisance, failing which they threatened to take such action as may be necessary. Mr Hitchings said be was under the impression that notice had been given that the contractor was not to make deposits at this place. The Clerk pointed out that that referred to another locality. The alleged nuisance was now near the church. The Chairman It is 200 yards from our district. Mr Glass thought the matter was one for the contractor. In answer to Mr W. Evans, the Surveyor explained that the spot where the refuse was deposited was 200 yards from any dwelling house or any public thoroughfare so far as the jurisdiction of the urban district extended. Mr Glass proposed that the letter lie on the table. Mr Skone did not think that course would be advisable. He moved that the Clerk be instructed to forward a copy of the letter to the contractor and that the District Council be informed of what had been done. This was seconded by Mr D. Harris, and as Air Glass withdrew his motion, Mr Skone's resolution was agreed to. PRICE OF GAS REDUCED. Mr Bolter, assistant secretary to the G.W.R. Co.. wrote stating that with a desire to meet the council as far as possible in the matter of the supply of gas at Neyland, they consented to fix the price at 3s 3d per 1,000 cubic feet as from the 29th September, instead of 3s tid as had been previously suggested. Mr Hitchings (sotto voice): The price of a pint. (Laughter). Mr Evans: A whiskey. Continuing. Mr Evans thought there would have been a further reduction. The Clerk reported that as the result of inquiries, he had found that the net price of gas in Haverford- west and Milford was 4s Gd per 1,000 cubic feet. The gross charge was 6s, but 23 per cent. was allowed on accounts paid within one month. The Clerk added that at Pembroke Dock the price of gas was is 2d up to the present. Mr W. Evans said there was plenty of time to con- sider the matter, as the new charge would not come into operation until the next quarter. Mr John asked why the consumers should not reap the benefit of the reduction. The Chairman pointed out that the Railway Com- pany had increased the price of gas by 0d and now they had promised to reduce it by 3d. He added that the difficulty would be to alter the slot meters from the 29th inst. It was resolved that this question be considered in committee at the close of the public meeting. ACCOUNT FOR LAMP COLUMNS. An account for £ 25 for 20 lamp columns was received from Mr Birmingham, who asked for his bill to be passed at that meeting. Several members thought that as the price given was so low, the account .should be passed that night. It was said, however, that one lamp column had been broken in transmission. The Surveyor explained that he bad not yet had time to examine all the columns, but lie imagined that Mr Birmingham was responsible for any damage that might have occurred. Mr Carrow did not think the council could pass the bill unless they had a certificate from the Surveyor that the columns were delivered in good condition. It was decided not to pay the account until the columns had been examined by the Surveyor EXTENSION OF THE GAS MAINS. The paving and lighting committee recom- mended (1) that, subject to there being sufficient money and that the contractors would do the work and supply goods at their contract prices, the mains be extended to the extreme end of Honeyborougb and that four street lamps be added in that district, namely from Oddfellow's Corner to the entrance to the Cemetery Road. (2). That the clerk be instructed to advertise for a lamp lighter, to light and extinguish the street lamps, to keep them clear and in good condition as to mantles, Arc. Applicants are to state the wages required. The committee asked for power to make the appointment if found necessary before the next meeting. Referring to the first paragraph, Mr Yoyle said he I was afraid matters were not so rosy as was expected. Now that tile: were considering the extension of the main, the Clerk had prepared a statement show- ing the position of the Council with reference to the £3,000 loan. By the award of the umpire thev had to pay the Pembroke Gas Company £ 1,717 15s 3d, they paid X2 2s to the G. W.R. Co. for the transfer of contract, the arbitration costs, as taxed, came to £ 230 15s, Messrs Eaton Evans & Williams's costs came to 1:136 5s, Mr F. J. Warren's accountant's coststl3 2s 8d, Mr C. T. Taylor, brokerage, ic., £ 27, advertising and printing X-2 19s, making total law costs of £412 3s 8d. The total cost of the main was £ GG3 Gs 9Ad 51 pillars cost £ G7 10s, 51 tamps t64 lGs, fixing of the lamps £ 29 Os 6d, Mr T. W. Rowland for I bends, &c., £1 17s 6d, total £ 163 Is. Out of the £ 3,000 loan they had expended £ 2,956 9s SAd, leaving a balance of £1:\ 10s 4d. The question which had arisen, continued Mr Yoyle, was whether the services which were being put in the houses at a cost of XS2 5s 11 should come out of the £ 3,000 loan or the £.500 borrowed for cookers and meters. He contended that it should come out of the X.500, because it was for services in connection with the cookers and meters and bad nothing to do with the purposes of the loan for £ 3,000, which was strictly intended for the public lighting and mains. They had over-run the estimate of £3,000, but if thev did the work now proposed out of the £ 500 there would still be a balance of .£.13 10s 4d. The contractor had been asked to take the additional work at the same price as the present contract, but in reply, Mr J. W. Thompson said he was informed that there would be about 150 yards of rock in the new section, and lie was, therefore, afraid that he could not carry out the work at the present contract price. He would, however, undertake the work for an additional 3d per yard, but where the conditions were the same he should be pleased to charge only scheduled price. The Surveyor informed Mr Skone that at Is 3d per yard, the cost of the extension of the main would be X33 5s lOd. Mr Carrow said the X-500 was advanced to the council for cookers and meters, as being things hired out for revenue. He was afraid the council did not derive any revenue out of the services, and that the money ought to come out of the £ 3,000. The difficulty was that they did not consider the £ 3,000 loan sufficient for other purposes. Mr Yoyle explained that this money was for services in connection with the cookers and meters, and bad nothing to do with public lighting. The expense of the services for public lighting of course came out of the t:3,(X)O loan. They could not lend out cookers and meters without laying pipes. Mr Carrow Nor without the mains. Mr Voyle held that the council would have no difficulty in getting the Local Government Board to sanction a further loan once they were satisfied that the money had been exhausted in supplying people with gas cookers, etc. In fact they would be obliged to do so. Mr John said the council found themselves in a difficulty because they had been guilty cf a piece of jobbery in placing three lamps in St. Clement's road. The Clerk informed the council that these lamps, to complete, only cost A:2 9s each. Mr John You are spending f9 of the ratepayers' money for a certain section or party. It is a piece of jobbery. The Chairman I cannot see where is the jobbery. Mr John The public believe it anyhow. Mr W. Evans said he should be sorry to take a lamp from any place. Lamps were needed in the new road as much as anywhere. Mr Hitchings remarked that it was used by Dock- yard workmen. The question of what money should be used in the work now proposed was again raised, but the Surveyor put an end to the discussion by mentioning that "services were specifically mentioned in the permission to borrow the X500. Mr Voyle said his only regret was that the council did not have enough money to complete the whole district, but they ought to finish the whole of the main road. By this time next year he hoped they would be able to do other parts of the district. He hoped the gas undertaking would turn out a real success, and that they would be able to show the Local Government Board that it was a paying con- cern. They would then get the other loan of £ 1,600. He agreed with Mr Evans that if anything was needed in the town it was light. They wanted gas. (Laughter). And seeing that they would in a short time have a prosperous fishing industry and a much larger population, they would need to light the whole district. The first paragraph of the paving and lighting committee's report was then adopted. Mr John did not vote. THE LAMPLIGHTER'S WAGES. The next paragraph dealt with the wages to be paid the lamplighter. Mr Hitchings regretted that the committee had not fixed the wages, but Mr W. Evans said the committee did not bind themselves to accept the man who offered to do the work at the lowest wages. In reply to that Mr Hitchings said the effect would be for a man to name a low figure in order to get the work, and with this view Mr Yoyle agreed, adding that it was against all the principles of Trade Unionism not to fix the wages. Mr James pointed out that the applicant might be in receipt of a pension already, and it would be preferable to engage him than to pay another ti or Xi is a week for this work alone. A discussion took place as to whether one man could light all the lamps in the district. Some said he could light them in two hours, but not extinguish them, and Mr W. Evans, who has the philosopher's inquisitive mind, enquired what caused the difference. Mr Yoyle hinted at the repair of a defective mantle, but Mr Evans was not to be beaten in argument. He will pass it by he said, and the council laughed. It was mentioned that there were 58 lamps in the district, and these were 80 yards apart. Mr Carrow declared that it would take a man 21 hours to go round them all unless he was a sprfnt or rode a bicycle. Mr Evans, however, thought it could be done in one hour, but this opinion was greeted with loud cries of dissent. Eventually Mr Yoyle moved, and Mr Hitchings seconded, that the wages offered be 15s per week. Mr Evans, however, stuck to his guns, reminded the council that they were dealing with public money and ought to get as cheap a man as possible. He did not believe in throwing £ 5 notes at people. At Pembroke Dock the lamplighters were only paid 10s a week each. The Clerk But they don't do the cleaning. Mr James seconded the adoption of the com- mittee's recommendation, but by a majority of two it was decided that the council fix the wages at 15s i per week. It was also resolved that the appointment be made by the whole council, the Chairman to con- vene a special meeting for the purpose if necessary, LIVELY TALK. The works committee recommended that the new piece of wall on the Beach be finished with a coping and railings erected in accordance with the Sur- veyor's specification, at an estimated expense of X32 13s sd. In moving the adoption of the report, Mr G. Roach took advantage of the opportunity of laying his views before the council. He hoped this estimate would be well considered so that they might not have a recurrence of what happened in the building of a wall at lloneyboro', which would cost double the estimate. That was not verv encouraging, but," added Mr Roch. "let us all. gentlemen, wake up to righteousness and sin not. iLaugbter). And let us work while it is day in the interests of the ratepayers, for the night cometh when we shall not work wrong here." Mr John said he was under the painful necessity of moving that the report be referred back to the committee. After the remarks made by Mr Roach, we cannot do otherwise than consider the matter again before we give the contract out. There is a method of dealing with the finances of the council of which we are not aware." Thr Chairman said that both Mr Roach and Mr John were present at the committee meeting, when the Honeyboro' work was explained very fully. He now repeated the story of the whole transaction. pointing out that in the estimate of 1:12 lUs. the workmen's wages were not included. Afterwards Sir Charles Philipps sanctioned the committee making the wall a little further into his held and the whole of the work was carried out for t2 in excess of the estimate. Considering what a great public improvement that was, he did not think anyone would grumble at the extra cost. yet it was on that matter Mr Roach had been harping for such a long time. He hoped that was the last they would hear of the Honeyboro' wall. Mr John Didn't you say that it would include the making of the road ? The Chairman I did not. Mr John After that I will sit down. The Chairman then read the specification. Mr John The money spent on lione 'I)oro' Road was so much in excess of what was asked for that it proves there was something deliberately wrong. Mr Roach maintained that everything—including workmen's wages—should be in the estimate. Mr Skone understood that the whole of the work at Honeyborough corner was to be done for the estimated cost. (Hear, hean. Another thing, he did not think the committee should have adopted extensions, and exceeded the money voted, without the sanction of the council. Mr W. Evans said it was always understood that the council's employees would do the work when these estimates are given. Mr Yoyle said the estimate was onlv intended as a guide to the council. If anyone thought that the improvement at Honeyborough could be carried out for 1:12 (including labour) he could not have had a second idea. If the Surveyor had accomplished the work fornj he was to be congratulated. Mr John charged Mr Yoyle with misleading the council. The Clerk was then appealed to, and he showed that this work was included in the estimates of the year. Mr Roach intimated that he could take a beating standing up but not lying down. Two blacks did not make a white. However, they could pass on now. Mr N-oyle You are not going to bounce like that and make it appear as if everybody else is wrong. You want it to go out as if you had scored. Mr Voyle went on to say that although not a member of the works committee he fully understood that the estimate did not include labour. Mr John No mention was made here of the work- men. The Chairman You were not a member of the council at the time. Mr A oyle said that other jobs had been done exactly on the same principle. Mr Roach (meekly) Do you blame any councillor for asking that when he is ignorant of it? Mr Voyle But don't come here and make out that men are rogues, say that we have spent A:30 on a job when we have only spent 1:13. That is what I am taking umbrage at. Mr Roach: I never accused anvone of being a rogue. Mr Voyle: You inferred it. Mr Evans: We are spending a lot of time over something that is past. It was said that the committee fully diseased the matter, and Mr Yoyle said that if it was like the meeting that evening it must have resembled a pantomime. Mr Glass said that 21 loads of mortar had not been allowed for. but the Surveyor said he had this remaining over from work that was done on the Beach. Mr Carrow hoped that gentlemen would not come to the conncil and make reckless charges concerning matters that happened before they were members of the council. Mr oyle moved that the work now recommended be carried out. It might avoid compensation claims for accidents and thus save the ratepayers much money. Mr Roach seconded. Mr Evans was informed that this expenditure was not included in the estimate, but they had received a subsidy of £ 169 from the county instead of the tlou calculated. Mr Roach intimated that he was quite prepared to repair dangerous places. The recommendation was adopted, Mr John voting against. It was resolved that the council should do the work themselves. A PRIVATE SLAUGHTER-HOUSE. The sanitary committee reported the receipt of a letter from Mr J. A. Lex%,js, of 95. High Street. Nev- land, asking the council to re-consider his plans of a slaughter-house at the back of his premises. Mr Lewis mentioned that he had purchased his house with the intention of building a private slaughter- house until a public one waserected. The committee intimated that they had no comment to make on this letter. Mr W. Evans was informed that the council could not be compelled to build a public slaughterhouse for one man. Mr Evans thought Mr Lewis had some justifi- cation for complaint. The slaughter house he pro- posed building would be the most sanitary in Neyland. Mr Skone remarked that the council's decision was based on the belief that the slaughter house would be a nuisance and injurious to the health of the inhabitants. Mr Evans gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that the resolution be rescinded.

-I APPROACHING EVENT3 I Sunday and Monday, September 20 and 21, —Ebenezer Church Anniversary services. Preacher Rev. Prof. D. Williams, M.A., Aberystwyth. September 13. The Rev. J. Hugh Edwards, of London, will preach at the Tabernacle Church anniversary services, at 11 a.m., 2.30, and 6 p.m. Collections towards Church funds. September 30th, 1908 (Wednesday), and October 1st (Thursday), Sale of Work and Jumble Sale at S. Mary's School, Haverfordwest. Proceeds towards the Restoration Debt Fund. Thursday, September 24th.-Pembroke- shire (open) dog show will be held at Haverfordwest. Judges: Mr Tom Ashton, Leeds: and Mrs Victor Higgon, Sealyham. Moravian Church.—Harvest Festival, October I I th.-Foreign Mission Services, Nov. 22 and 23. Albany Church.—The harvest thanks- giving services of the above church will be held on Sun- day September 27. Particulars to follow. The Calvinistic Methodists of Pembroke- shire will hold their monthly meeting at Ebenezer Chapel on September Uth and 10th. Merlin's Bridge Wesleyan Chapel Harvest Festival Services, Sunday October IS, at 2.30 and Gp.m. Service also on the following Monday at 7.30 p.m. Preachers Revs. W. Reynolds and O. D. Campbell, M.A. Wesleyan Church. Haverfordwest. — Harvest festival, Sunday, September 27th. Visit of the Rev. Mark Guy Pearso, October Itli and 7th. Thursday, September loth.-Gran(I fete in the Bridge Meadow iu connection with Men's Institute. Full particulars on posters. Sunday, October 11th.—Harvest festival services at Bethesda Chapel. Preacher: Mr Gwilym Davies, B.A., Broad Haven. The Broad Haven annual tea-meeting has been postponed to Wednesday, September 23rd. Preliminary Announcement. Thursday, November 12th, a grand Eisteddfod in the Masonic Hall, Haverfordwest. Proceeds in aid of Hill Park Sunday School. Programmes are now ready and may be obtained from the secretary, Mr W. J. Edwards, 22, City Road. j

WELSH NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. THE LLANGOLLEN GATHERING. At the Welsli National Eisteddfod held last week at the pretty little town of Llangollen, the county of Pembroke was signally honoured. Tbe Gorsedd of Bards conferred the title of Goleun'r Dvfed on Lady St. Davids, whi]st the daughters of "Ceiriog" —Mrs David Evans, Haverfordwest, and Mrs Percy Cadle, Penartb—were the recipients of Bardic honours, and will be known henceforth among the literati as Delia Ceiriog". and "Mvfanwv Ceiriog" respectively. We also noticed by the way that the racy and brilliant articles on the Gorsedd pro- ceedings, appearing daily in the Cardiff Press, bore the familiar name of Ceitho, who for many years was connected with Milford Haven, and during that time a frequent contributor to the Telegraph."

Dates to be Remembered at Milford Haven. September 20th and 21st.—North Road Baptist Chapel anniversary. Preacher Rev E. Aubrey, Victoria Baptist Chapel, Cardiff. Sunday, September 13th. Wesleyan Church. Preacher Rev. Mark Guy Pearse. Thursday, September 7th.—Rev. Mark 'Guy Pearse will preach and lecture. Full particulars later. Miss Ethel Chugg will give a grand evening concert in the Masonic Hall on October 8th, assisted by distinguished artistes. Proceeds in aid of Rehoboth C.M. building debt. Further particulars shortly. 100th Anniversary of the Consecration of S. Catherine's Church Grand Centenary Bazaar will be opened by Lady Scourfield on Wednesday, November 11. The Right Hon. Lord Nelson will preside. Tuesday, September 1.5th.-Social gather. ing iu National Schools. Admission 6d. To-morrow, September 10th;.— Dance at Hakin Tennis Courts, Wilhngton Road, from 7 to 11 p.m.

BLARNEY BURGLARY. ARRESTS ON FISHGUARD STEAMER. What may prove to be a smart capture was effected on Tuesday morning at l'ishguard Harbour by Police- Sergeant Lewis and P.C. Jones, of the Pembrokeshire police force. Two Irishmen, named Peter Dinan (33) and Eugene Sullivan (28), labourers, were wanted by the City of Cork police for an alleged burglary on Monday night at Towers, near Blarney, Co. Cork, the missing property being flOG in hard cash. P.S. Lewis proceeded in plain clothes to the quay, and as the ss. Inniscarra moored he boarded the vessel j ust as the men were about to step on to the gangway. P.C. Jones boarded the ship lay the gangway, and intercepted the men. Their des- cription tallied wiht the particulars which had been telegraphed from Cork. They were searched, and £ 55 was found upon them. Subsequently the men were taken to Fishguard lock-up to await the arrival of the Cork police.

St. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest. OCTAVE OF PATRON AL FESTIVAL, Sunday, September 13 th. Holy Eucharist, 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, with anthem), 11 a.m. HotyEaehan6t,) ,Ha,m.. CuoraI&venBOD?.Gp.m. Preacher at both services The Rev A. Biggertou Evans, of S. David's Cathedral.

'• The Contract Journal has now removed to 127-130 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, London, E.C. The weather continues wet and the outlook for harvesting operations in Pembrokeshire is most depressing. At Portbcawl on Sunday last farmers availed themselves of the fine weather to garner their crops. To-morrow's Fete. We would remind readers of the fete to be held in the Bridge Meadow to-morrow (weather permitting) under the auspices of the Men's Institute. An endeavour has been made to meet the most varied tastes, and in addition to the usual sports, three concerts have been arranged. A big crowd is expected. PEMBROKESHIRE AND HAVERFORDWEST IN- FIRMARY.-Number of patients in the above institution for the week ending September 5th, 15 admitted, 5; dis- charged, 4 died, 1 out-patients, 82. The Matron begs to acknowledge with best thanks the following gifts Lady Kensington, vegetables Mrs Stokes, magazines. Change of District Inspector of Factories. —The Chief Inspector of Factories gives notice that Mr J. Hilditch (in place of Mr Ashworth, transferred) is now the Inspector of Factories for the Swansea District, which comprises part of Glamorganshire, viz the Unions of Swansea, Neath, Poutardawe, Lllanelly and Gower, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Pembroke. Mr Hilditch's official address is Bank Chambers, Heathfield Street, Swansea. Big Sheep Fair.—Monday's Haverfordwest sheep fair was the largest that has been held in Haver- fordwest for many years. No less than 1,800 head of sheep were penned. Fat lambs fetched 7 £ d per lb as compared with 8d per lb last year. Store ewes averaged X2, a few exceptionally good ones selling for as high a price as X,2 5s. There was a fair quantity of cattle, especially cows and calves, but the prices showed a slight falling off as compared with the August fair. The general prices ranged from 54s to 563 per cwt. Haverfordwest Boys' Brigade.-By invita- tion of the vicar, Rev. J. H. Davies, the members of this brigade will parade on the Green (weather permitting) at 10 30 a.m. on Sunday next for divine service at St. Mary's Church. The whole of the brigade and baud will assemble on the Green at 6.30 p.m. on Monday for a march out. Every member must attend this parade in order to recover his own number of gun that may have gotmislaid at the Fishguard and Goodwick outing. Should the weather prove unfavourable on Monday the parade will take place in the Drill Hall at the same hour on Tuesdav. Sequel to Reading Penny Dreadfuls."— The two youths, William Thomas and David Harris wore again brought up at Salford Police Court on Monday, charged with being in unlawful possesion of a quantity of jewellery. Detective-Superintendent Heath said in- quiries had been made, and it bid been found that the jewellery, which was valued at XIOO, fo:med a portion of the proceeds of several cases of housebreaking in Swansea. It appeared that prisoners had been reading penny dreadfuls," and had purchased a revolver and a dagger. Prisoners were discharged, and handed over to the custody of the Swansea police. METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.—Taken at St. Ann's Head for week ending 8 a.m. September 7th. Highest barometer reading reduced to 32 F. and to mean sea level, 30 31 an the 5th lowest. 29-15 on the 1st; maximum temperature in the shade, 60 on the 3rd mini- mum 45 on the 5th; amount of rainfall, 1 54 inches hours of bright sunshine 31-2; prevailing winds westerly and north-westerly first part of week, northerly and north- easterly latter part: heavy gales on the 31st and and 1st; weather equally, showery, unsettled, heavy rains beginn- ing of week, small amount of eunshine for time of year heavy seas beginning of week, smoother towards the end. Mainly About Books. Those of our readers-and they should be many—who are interested in the literature and history of Wales will be glad to know that Messrs T. Fisher Unwin are issuing a new series of M.A.B. which was first published in the Autumn of 1903. The current number is devoted entirely to Wales, and the frontispiece consists of a sketch from life of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Other illustrations introduce us to Sir John Rhys, Mr O. M. Edwards, and Mr Ivor Bowen, author of "The Statutes of Wales" (who by the way is Revising Barrister for Pembrokeshire). The letterpress includes excerpts from the works of the best Welsh literature and the price is only one penny. Calvinistic Methodist Meetings at Haver- fordwest.—The monthly meetings of the Calvinistic Methodists of Pembrokeshire will be held in the Ebenezer Chapel Haverfordwest, this week. To-night at half-past seven a sermon will be preached by the Rev. Benjamin Lewis, Tenby, and on Thursday afternoon a public meeting will be held when short addresses will be delivered by the variousjministers and delegates present,, on Thy Kingdom Come." A discussion, opened by the Rev. W. P. Jones, Penffordd, will follow. At the evening service a sermon will be preached by the Rev. Oscar Symond, B.A., Pembroke, Mr T. G. Lewis of Wiston will preside at the meetings. It is now four years since these meetings were held at Haverfordwest. Wesleyan's New Minister.—The Rev. Wm. Reynolds, who comes to Haverfordwest from Paulton, near Bristol, commenced his ministry at the Wessleyan chapel on Sunday last when he preached to large congre- gations mnmiifg and evening, and pnin a visit tn the Sunday school in the afternoon. Mr Reynolds, who entered the ministry 36 years ago, is an able preacher and on Sunday created a very favourable impression. The Rev. A. H. Hopper, whom lie succeeds, has left for the Cinderford (Oxfordshire) circuit. To-morrow (Thurs- day) evening a welcome meeting" will be held in the Wesleyan schoolroom, when various local gentlemen will take part. The meeting will be followed by a coffee supper. S. Mary's Patronal Festival.—The wor- shippers at St. Mary's Church are this week celebrating their patronal festival. fhe inaugural service was held last night when there was a large congregation. The special preacher was Canon Buckley, Vicar of Llandaff, who delivered a forceful sermon full of inspiration and timely encouragement to the parishioners in their strenu- ous efforts to liquidate the debt incurred by the elaborate restoration of the church. The vicar, the Rev. J. H. Davies intoned the service, and the lessons were read by the Rev. D. Akrill Jones and the Rev. A. Baring-Gould. Mr Joseph Britton, Headmaster of the Government school at Cape Coast Castle was also present. This gentleman is a negro and a friend of the vicar, whom he is at present visiting. The service was fully choral, and included some chaste church music, the refined rendering of which was indicative of the constant training given by Dr. Greenish. The anthem selected was that by Charlton T. Speer to the words, Hark, hark my soul," the solos being taken by Mr Fred Warren and Mr Bowler both of whom did full justice to their respective recitatives. The choir as a whole deserve to be complimented upon their really fine interpretation of this beautiful evening hymn. The Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis were sung to Dr. F. R. Greenish's setting in D, whilst the retrocessional hymn, "Rejoice ye pure in heart" was taken to the Doctor's charming tune, Engleside which it is interesting to recall was originally written for S. Martin's Church. Dr. Greenish presided at the organ throughout. On Sunday the Rev. Biggerton Evans of St. David's will occupy the pulpit. The Dog Show and the Sealyham Terrier Club -At a meeting of the Dog Show Committee held on Tuesday evening week a letter was read from Mrs Victor Higgon stating that she must decline to judge the Sealybam Terriers at the forthcoming show. This step was taken because the breed appeared in the schedule as Fox Terrier, Wire (Sealyham), whereas Mrs Higgon wished them to be described as Sealyham Terriers. The secretary (Mr F. D. Phillips) explained that the altera- tion was the result of a specific instruction from Mr Jacquet, secretary of the Kennel Club, and as the show could not be held without the sanction of the Kennel Club, the committee had no alternative but to adopt the suggested alteration. Mr Henry Rees, as a member of the Sealyham Terrier Club, said as a fancier he could not afford to ignore the Kennel Club, which would mean that be would not be permitted to exhibit at any more shows. He would therefore be obliged* to resign his position as a member of the Sealyham Terrier Club. Mr Fred W. Lewis said he thought the members 01 the Sealyham Terrier Club hardly realised the position of the Kennel Club. This body had absolute control over all shows, and any person declining to abide by the rules laid down by that body were dealt with under a special regulation and prohibited from any future shows. Like Mr Rees, it would not suit him to get his name on the black list of the Kennel Club, and unless the Sealyham Terrier Club reconsidered its position and recognised the inevitable he should also resign. The meeting then pro- ceeded to appoint a judge in place of Mrs Victor Higgon, and on the proposition of Mr Fred W. Lewis, seconded by Mr J. Alfred Evans, Mr Henry Rees was elected to join Mr John Davies in adjudicating the awards in both the local and open Sealyham and Working Terrier Classes.