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The Pembrokeshire Assizes.
The Pembrokeshire Assizes. FIVE PRISONERS FOR TRIAL. REMARKABLE BIGAMY CASE. STRANGE CASE FROM PEMBROKE DOCK. The Pembrokeshire Assizes were opened by Mr Justice Walton on Monday afternoon, when there were five prisoners for trial. His lordship arrived at Haverfordwest by the '2.50 p.m. train, and at once proceeded to the Shire Hall. Jurors had been oiriciallv notified that they need not reach Haver- fordwest before the mid-day train. GRAND JURY. The grand jury for the county were sworn in as follows :— Sir Charles Philipps (foreman), Messrs J. Loftus Adams, H. Seymour Allen, C. F. Egerton Allen, G. B. Bowen, n. Chambers, J. Vaughan Colby, H. Wathen Davies, J. T. Fisher, Col. H. Goodeve, Gilbert I). Harries, Victor J. Higgon, 11. Lawrence, Edward Laws, Herbert C. Lewis, Col. R. Mirehouse, Mr It. P. L. renn, Mr H. Erasmus E. Philipps, Col. H. Yaughan-. Lloyd Philipps, Col. Roch, Mr Henry Travers Smythe, Col. Francis Trower, Mr Frank Railton, and Mr C. H. R. Yickerman. ADDRESS TO THE GRAND JURY. Addressing the grand jury, His Lordship con- gratulated the county on the lightness of the calendar. lie was glad to hear that so far as the town and county of Haverfordwest was concerned, no person was sent for trial. He briefly reviewed the nature of the cases to be dealt with for the county, and said lie did not think they would give the grand jury any difficulty. His Lordship then referred to an Act of Parliament recently passed under which common jurors were to be notified that they need not attend if it was known five days before the Assizes that there was no business. The last time he visited South Wales several presentments were made to him by grand juries on the subject, and be remem- bered how it was said that it was an absurdity that a great number of common jurymen, and sometimes special jurymen, with the high sheriff and his staff, the judge and his staff, should simply meet and bow to one another and say there was nothing to do. So far as the town and county of Haverfordwest was concerned, the jurors had not been put to any trouble at all in attending the court unnecessarily that day. He trusted that this new Act would be a c6ii,,ti 'd to the residents in this district as in other parts of the country. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT PEMBROKE. Edward Jones (26), salesman, Pembroke, pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully taking a quantity of laudanum with intent to kill and murder himself. Mr Marlay Samson (instructed by Mr Jones Lloyd) prosecuted on behalf of the crown, and Mr Bowen Davies (instructed by Mr Morgan Griffiths, Carmar- then) appeared for the prisoner. Mr Samson said the offence occurred on April 15, and the quantity of laudanum taken was consider- able. Two bottles were found empty. In reply to the Judge, Mr Samson said the doctor's statement was that the prisoner must have taken a moderate dose, and prisoner's condition was such that fears were entertained that he might make a more determined effort on his life. Mr Bowen Davies hoped that his lordship would adopt the course he was about to suggest. Judging by the two letters written bv the prisoner-one to his wife and the other to his sister—he considered that prisoner had chosen the wiser of two alternatives in pleading guilty to the charge. For nine years he had been employed with well-known lirms at Leicester, Liverpool, and Chester, and he left those places with an excellent character for sobriety and honesty. In September of last year the prisoner underwent at the Liverpool Ear and Eye Hospital an operation for an affection of the car, and ever since then he had suffered the most excruciating pains in the head. Those pains had brought about insomnia, and to counteract the depressing effects of sleeplessness prisoner had been taking laudanum. On April 15th these pains were so terrible that he took an extra dose, and counsel regretted that he was unable to say that prisoner did not take it with the intention of ending his life. It was to be hoped that the pains would in time disappear and that prisoner would regain his normal state of health. He had promised counsel not to repeat his action, and under the circumstances he suggested that the prisoner should be handed over to the care of his father. It was hoped that the inquiry before the magistrates and his trial in that court would be a lesson to the prisoner that it was wrong, not only morally, but legally, to attempt to end his life. Prisoner was still suffering from this affection of the ear, and it would be necessary for him to undergo another operation. Meanwhile he would be looked after by his father and brother. Prisoner's father appeared and gave the necessary undertaking to his lordship. Addressing the prisoner, the junge said he had pleaded guilty to a very serious offence. Prisoner bought, as he understood, lid worth of laudanum, and judging from the letters found in his possession he took it with the intent of killing himself. Of course ieveryone felt sorry that the prisoner should have been, in consequence of some disease of the ear, driven to anything of this kind. But he must realise that to attempt to commit suicide was a very wicked thing. However, his lordship said he was going to treat him with great leniency, and as he had been in prison since April 17th he thought that would be a warning to him to resist committing such an offence. His Lordship then asked prisoner for an assurance that he would not repeat this action. Prisoner promised that he would not repeat it. His Lordship thought that in the interest of justice the prisoner had suffered sufficient punish- ment and it was desirable that he should have an early opportunity of being properly attended by a surgeon. Prisoner would be discharged on entering into his own recognisances in the sum of,tio that he would do nothing of the kind again and would be of good behaviour. Prisoner then entered into the recognisance and was discharged. SOLDIERS' DRUNKEN FREAK. Arthur Mandry (21), soldier, was indictetl on a charge of having, on May 7th, feloniously and burglariously entered the dwelling house of Charles Lea, of Pembroke Dock, and stole two clocks. George Grant, 20, soldier, was charged with having on the same date committed malicious damage to a plate glass window and certain show cases to the amount of £8 18s, the property of Charles Lea. Both prisoners are privates in the Welch Regiment now stationed at Pembroke Dock. Mr Marlay Samson (instructed by Mr H. J. E. Price) prosecuted, and mentioned that Grant's record was good, but that Mandry bad been guilty of the offence of desertion. Lieut. Hamilton appeared, and said that Mandry had been imprisoned for 84 days for desertion. He only came out of prison on February 10th of this year. Grant had a good character. The Judge asked whether the result of this conviction would be that the prisoners would be dismissed from the service. Lieut. Hamilton replied that he believed that would follow as a matter of course. The Judge: This leads me to ask whether there was any reason to suppose that this offence was committed with the object of getting dismissed. Lieut. Hamilton said lie was not aware of any reason for supposing that. As to the pension, the services of both men were short. The Judge: I suppose you have no information which would throw any light on the statement that these men were drunk? The officer: No. Mr Samson thought the whole of the evidence given before the magistrates pointed to the fact that it was one of those drunken acts which were not uncommon in places where soldiers were found in large numbers. He pointed out that near the clock was a case of gold rings of the value of i'U. This they left behind. His Lordship remarked that it was the damage to the plate glass that was the most serious thing. Mandry now said he was drunk at the time, and Grant that he was "so stupidly drunk that he could not account for what lie was (loil-l" The Judge said the view he took was that this was a case of drunken mischief rather than deliberate dishonesty. Had they been anxious to steal they would have taken something of greater value. Still they bad done considerable damage, and he intended to pass a real and substantial, thought not a heavv, I sentence, Mandry would be imprisoned for three months, he did not say with hard labour because that might have some effect on the question of pension, and Grant, who had a better record, would be sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment. REMARKABLE BIGAMY CASE. Anne Miles, 2:), of Pembroke, was charged with havlIlg, on February 1st, feloniously married Herbert RIchard W 111tefoot, George Miles, her having, Richard Whitefoot, George Miles, her former husband, to whom she was married in 1904 being then alive. Herbert Richard Whitefoot, 23, hairdresser, was charged with aiding and abetting. Both prisoners pleaded guilty. Mr Harold Stowe (instructed by Mr Gilbertson) prosecuted. William Powell, the father of Annie Miles, said that his daughter and her husband had been living with him, but he requested Miles to leave because of his ill-treatment of his wife. Miles left his wife destitute, and witness said that during her illness he was obliged to stay at home from work for several days. Whitefoot came to lodge with him last November, and soon after he came George Miles left. Witness added that his daughter had suffered from fits, and Miles was so indifferent that he never went to enquire after her when she was laid up. The Judge: Did he ever strike or ill-treather in any way? Witness: Yes. George Miles said he left his wife on November 30tli. Prior to this his wife had been ill, but be left of his own accord. The Judge: Did her father ever make any com- plaint to you about your treatment of your wife ?— No I was forced to leave. Is what the father says true ?-No, sir. I showed every respect to her, and did more than any man in Pembrokeshire. (Laughter). Some men were pay- ing their attentions to her. Prisoner added that he did not, after he left, provide for his wife's support. The Judge: Why? Witness: I could not do it after what she had done by me. 'What did she do by you ? I don't understand. Witness related how on the last evening before leaving, his wife gave him only three pieces of bread and butter, and he was supposed to share that with three children. When he spoke to her on the matter she said that was quite enough for him. Prisoner Miles: Didn't you always keep your money and allowance" from me as you thought fi f. i tii ess deuied this Don't tell a story. I ieft you through your ill- treatment. Prisoner added that in consequence of her husband leaving, Wbitefoot was obliged to get the services of a doctor and nurse for her. If her husband gave her sixpence to get a loaf of bread he would, on her return, ask her for the twopence change. (Laughter). Her husband used to be always quarrelling with her; be kept her in great misery, and he was so jealous that he would set the chimney on fire and threaten to burn her to death. Why he was jealous she did not know. On one occasion her mother told him that if you don't leave my daughter alone I shall have to part yon." She had put up with his conduct for a long time for the sake of the children, and she asserted that she had been forced to commit this offence. Questioned by the Judge as to his wife's illness, George Miles said she only suffered from fits of temper. The Judge said this was a curious story. Miles was married in 1901, and they lived together until November 1908 when for some reason—of which he was not very certain in his own mind—Miles left his wife and went to live in another house in the same town. Who was to blame he did not know. He was not quite satisfied that the wife was not quite as much to blame as the husband, and he was not going to act on the assumption that one of the parties was more to blame than the other. In February Whitefoot and the prisoner Miles went to the Register Office and went through the ceremony of marriage. The offence of bigamy varied very much in its degree of culpability and criminality some- times it was a very bad offence indeed which had to be very seriously punished. He did not regard this as a case of that kind. Still, the law said that people who were married must not go through another form of marriage, and he mustadminister the law. Apart from all religious considerations, and looking upon it as merely a civil contract, the contract of marriage was much too serious and grave and solemn a thing to be made a mockery of. If that were allowed it would be very dangerous to society in this country. It mattered very little what his own views were because his duty was to administer the law, and there were abundant reasons why those who went through the form of marriage when it was no, marriage, making a mockery of the contract, should be punished. The prisoners had been in prison for some time, and he now sentenced them to three months' imprisonment in the second division. There being nothing against either prisoner, he wished to be as lenient as possible, and although Whitefoot's offence was different, technically, he saw no reason to make any distinction in the punishment. This was all the business. The court rose about live o'clock.
Milford Fishing Custom.I
Milford Fishing Custom. I INPORTANT DECISION BY JUDGE BISHOP. Yesterday His Honour Judge Bishop gave an important decision at the Haverfordwest County Court in a case affecting the custom on steam liners at Milford. At a previous court Alfred Farrow, baker and grocer, Charles Street, Milford Haven, claimed £IH lls from William Jenkins, owner of the "Life Brigade" Milford Haven, for bread and groceries supplied to the crew of his liner. Mr W. J. Jones was for the plaintiff, and Mr Gilbertson, Pembroke, for the defendant. His Honour now gave judgment. He said the goods were ordered by the skipper, and the skipper being the owner's agent in the management of the ship, the question was whether the owner was liable for his action in matters connected with the sailing of the ship. The skipper had to select the crew and make other arrange- ments, and it seemed to him that under these circumstance the skipper was the agent and the owner ought to be responsible for his orders and acts. A skipper was like a butler in that the owner paid for all goods ordered. The only peculiarity was that the wages were paid by another agent, Mr Bishop, who bad to divide the proceeds of the fish caught in certain proportions. But the defendant's liability was not by any means upset in consequence of that. It would be ridiculous to suppose that tradespeople were supplying each individual member of the crew. The reasonable view was that the grocer supplied the ship, and he held that the liability of the owner of the ship bad been established. He gave a verdict for the plaintiff for the amount claimed. Mr Gilbertson said His Honour had not taken notice of Mr Bishop's evidence that on liners, as distinct from steam trawlers, the custom was for the crew to supply themselves. His Honour This is a steam trawler. Mr Gilbertson said it was not, and at the port of Milford the custom on liners was different from that on steam trawlers. His Honour replied that that did not affect his decision. Mr Gilbertson I need not ask your Honour for a new trial to-day. His Honour If you did you would not get it.
miLFOflO HAYEN NEWS.
miLFOflO HAYEN NEWS. AETIFICIAL TESTE.—Edward England, Limited, now attends at Mr Meyler, Chemist, Charles Street, Milford Haven, every Tuesday. See large adver- tisement. Estimates free. English and American Artificial Teeth. Teeth fixed by the Company's Patent Suction, requiring no fastening. For articulation aud eating thev are equal to the na'u .¡ 'H'. PARISH CHURCH. Ascension Day (to-morrowi. Holy Communion at 5 a.m., 7.30 a.m., and 9.3u a.m. (clioral i, Matins at 11 a.m. Festal Evensong and Sermon at 7.30. Sunday next being within the Octave of the Ascension the services will be Festal. SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. 13IIINX. A distressing occurrence is reported from Fish- guard. Early on Sunday morning Mrs Brinn. wife lof Police Superintendent Rees Brinn, was found dead in bed by her husband on returning to the house after special night duty at Good wick. The deceased lady. who was very highly respected at Fishguard and at Milford Haven, had recently been medically attended for a heart affection. Much sympathy Is felt with Supt. Brinn in his great bereavement. THE WEEK'S PUUCE COURTS. On Wednesday there was a miniature sessions, there being no less than tour prisoners in the cells overnight. Dr. G. Griffith aud Mr Robert Cole were the sitting justices, and the first prisoner brought forward was a street musician, Charles Holland, a churlish looking customer, who was charged with being drunk and disor(lerl- -Is iii his evilence at i irme(i that at 4 1 1.-) in the Lewis iu his evidence artjrmed that at 4.15 in the afternoon he was on duty in Great North Road when his attention was attracted to the prisoner by reason of a crowd of children who were just leaving school, congregating around him. He was sitting down on the roadside and was drunk. Witness requested him to move on. whereupon he became very abusive and used filthy language to witness in the presence of the children. Persisting in his conduct, witness took him into custody. Prisoner said be had a revolver in his pocket and threatened that lie would shoot him. On the officer taking hold of him, some- thing fell from the man's pocket and a boy picked up a knife (prodlicedi. Ttiey were followed to the Police Station by a crowd 'of about 200 children. Defendant's version was that lie was using this knife to screw up his box when the constable accosted him. He was moving off to Haverfordwest, but no man would persuade him if he "roared at him like a bull." Prisoner was sentenced to 11 days hard labour, the Chairman remarking he regarded him as a dangerous man and if he should come to the town again he should be watched. Y Prisoner (with a scowl): I wouldn't be found dead in the place. Wm. Ranfield, a Yarmouth man, was also charged with being drunk and disorderly.—P.C. Bowen said that at 5.20 on Tuesday evening he found defendant lying on the pavement in Victoria Road. Witness had a big struggle with him and prisoner was very violent and tried to get the contable down. However with'the assistance of another ofticer he was con- veyed to the lock-up.-Dock P.S. Heber Evans, said he ejected defendant from the Docks and he then used very abusive language. Defendant said he had been an abstainer for 10 years until he broke out that day. He was lined 2s 6d costs. An old offender, Dennis Leliane, trimmer, was the next defendant. drunkenness was his crime. He is an Irishman, very quiet, but the victim of king alcohol. At midnight Dock P.S. Heber Evans found him lying down drunk on the Docks. The Chairman told him he was paying a small fortune in tines, in fact it was useless putting tines on him. Dennis, in tremulous tones, kept on This will be the last. sor." Ultimately a line of 3s (id and costs was imposed. John Bevans, a Swansea man, and trawler cook was charged with a similar offence in company of the last prisoner. P.S. Heber Evans again laid the information. He had known him for years as a man fond of drink. His wife and children were in Swansea. P.S. William Evans said be was called to eject defendant from the Fisherman's Institute at 10.45. Prisoner promised to reform his ways and was let off with a tine of lid and costs. On Thursday morning before Col. Roberts.- William Power, a cockney by birth, now a iisher- man, was brought up on a charge of being drunk on Milford Docks in the small hours of the morning. The charge was proved by Dock Sergt. H. Evans. Defendant was ordered to pay the costs. On Friday—before Mr Robert Cole and Mr G. H. n. Dirt—yet another Yarmouth fisherman. Arthur Shaul, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Victoria Road at 11.30 the previous night. P.C. Griffiths, Hakin, stated that an hour before he saw Shaul drunk and inclined to be disorderly in the Heart of Oak Square, Hakin, and when spoken to, he told witness that it would take many of his sort to put him in the lock-up. However, when it came to a point, the man in blue proved that this was a vain boast for he safely got him to his destination in consequence of his conduct. Prisoner was lined 3s inclusive. On Saturday—before Mr Robert Cole—a very frequent visitor to the Trafalgar road hostelry, viz., William John King. fisherman, and native of Appledore, Devon, was once more charged with drunkenness.—P.C. Manser proved the offence and stated that he found defendant lying down drunk on the footpath in Victoria Road the previous night. The list of convictions handed in against King was a long one, and included imprisonment. He was now fined 10s. FISH TRADE AND TRAFFIC. The tonnage of fish dispatched last week was very heavy, but unfortunately the demand was poor. The trawlers for the most part landed heavy catches especially the hake boats from deep water, but in consequence of the state of the market the prices were bad. and some of the boats are not meeting expenses. About eight crabbers are laid up as a result until trade improves, whilst a few local vessels are running to other ports including Swansea. The mackerel season looks like being a record. Splendid supplies are landed by the drifters daily and the prices are well maintained both for Cornish and Irish. Last week there was nearly a deadlock in this branch owing to the scarcity of the ice supply from the factory supplying the mackerel trade. Fortunately arrangements were speedily made with the Neyland factory and the Dock Company's barge islanding supplies daily from the rival port. It was in- deed a good thing that such a place existed in this par- ticular emergency, otherwise the drifters would have had no other course but to leave, and possibly may never have come round again. However, next year, there will be no likelihood of such a contretemps occurring, for another up-to-date factory will have been erected before then and the needs of the port will be well catered for as far as the ice supply is concerned. only a few years ago one factory was sufficient to cope with the demand, but things have changed. Tonnage of fish dispatched from Milford Docks rinrino tllP week ending Mav i., ° w- Trawl. Mackerel. May 10th 1.. 241 14s 11th 178 101 12th 237 (;\1 13th ••• 1S4 70 14th 12(1 so lath tiO • • 02 102ti 0;;0 THE FRUITS OF VICTORY.—MILFORD UNITED SMOKER. To celebrate what was the most successful season since the formation of the Milford C ni ted Association Football Club, a smoking concert was he;-j in the long room at the Lord Nelson Hotel on Thursday night last. There was a large attendance of the Club's supporters and most of the players were also present. The team s performance in the South Wales League surpassed the most sanguine expecta- tions and to gain first place in that competition was indeed a splendid reali lor their first vear especially when it is remembered that their opponents for the most part were professional players. For the second year in succession the Pembrokeshire League Trophy was annexed with only one defeat. The second team shared in this triumph. Last year the League funds would not allow of the purchase of medals, so that that this year two sets were due. Perhaps the crowning victory of the year was the winning of the Owen Philipps Challenge Cup and Medals. The Club's full record is as follows Played, 48; wop, 2f; lost 11: drawn, 3; goals for. 125; against, 72. It only remains to say that the Club has been ably officered during the year and in Mr Cyril Thomas, a secretary was found who has worked with record success in the interests of the Club. The chair at the smoker was taken by Mr A. J. Tilbrook, the chairman of the old Milford Club, which first won the South Wales Junior Cup, and who still takes a keen interest in the doings of the team. In opening the proceedings the Chairman heartily congratulated the players upon their success- ful efforts throughout the season, and addressed some interesting remarks which were applauded. A letter was read from the president of the Club, Col. W. R. Roberts, J.P., regretting absence and also \N li. I'?oberts, congratulating the team upon their triumphs. A pleasing feature which revealed the good feeling which exists between the rIval codes in the town was shown when the members of the Rugbv Club mied up the Owen Philipps Cup which was then handed round. The Chief event of the evening was the presentation of medals. r.r Tilbrook presented the eleven players who played in the final, with the handsome gold medals given by Mr Owen Philipps, 31.P. Mr Herbert Cole, who talies much interest in the Club, then handed out last year's League Medals and Mr W. H. East, an old supporter, this season's mementoes. Both gentlemen in doing so made commendatory speeches. The players all received a rousing recentiou on coming forward. The captain, Mr Ralph Sanderson, responded on behalf of his men. Twenty-five men received medals. There was a lengthy programme arranged I by the Secretary, and songs were given by Messrs Fred Price. Fitch. Herbert Grice, B. Ball, .T. 'Thomas, B. Pa!mer, Archie Griniths.Aukridge. T. Morgan, Arthur Smith, Jack Smith Hnd F. ?ones (a Pembroke [| Dock player!; duets by J. Thomas and H. Ball, W.. Marohani and Fitch. The accompanist-, were Messrs Price and II. L. Powell.—1On behalf of the Club, Mr II. n. Powell (treasurer), who helped to train the "Fearnots" for the team. proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, to Messrs East and Cole, and also to all who had assisted to make the ?atberin? snch a success. Mr W. Chapman seconded. The secretary, Mr Thomas, also had to reply to the Chairman's reiiiarl eoiiceriiiii,, his work for the Club. One of the most enjoyable and memorable gatherings associated with the iiistorn, of the Club was brought to a close very orderly and in good time with the National Anthem.
LOCAL AND OTHER NEViS.
LOCAL AND OTHER NEViS. Whitsuntide Holidays W e would draw the attention of our readers to the list of Whitsun excursions advertised in to-day's issue. A fine display of "Irnperia" clothing is now being made by Mr David Davies, IS, High Street, Haverfordwest. Haverfordwest Male Voice Society.—There will be a practice to-night (Wednesday), at half-past eight, when it is hoped that every member will make an effort to attend. Death of a well-known Welsh Shire Horse Breeder.—Mr John Lewis, of Trwstllewelyu, Garthtnyl, one of the foremost breeders of Shire horses in the United Kingdom, died yesterday morning from double pneumonia, aged 09 years. Free Church Sunday School Union.—The annual united meeting of the various Sunday Schools in the town, in connection with this Union, was held in the Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday afternoon last. There was a large attendance and a very appropriate address was delivered to the children by tho Rev. W. Mendus. Miss Biddac presided at the organ. Personal. His many friends will be pleased to hear that Mr John Fergusson, the esteemed agent for the Right Hon. Lord Kensington, has passed the Direct Fellowship Examination of the Surveyor's Institution, recently held in London. Mr Fergusson came to St. Bride's nine years ago as agent for Lord Kensington, and we heartily congratulate him on this distinction. Langwm, Haverfordwest, The many friends of the esteemed pastor of Galilee Baptist Church, Langwm, will, together with his own people, be pleased to learn that for some Sundays past he has resumed his duties, occupying his pulpit to the delight of his faithful and devoted flock. Our heartiest good wishes go out to the Rev. W. Davies on his recovery from a season of prostration and illness. Meteorological Register. Taken at St. Ann's Head for the week ending S a.m. May 17th, 1909. Highest Barometer reading reduced to 32 F. and to mean sea level, 30-33 on the 13th lowpst. 2D'f,) ou the 16th; maximum temperature in the shade, 61 ou the 10th minimum 37 on the lfith amount of rainfall, -00 inches hours of bright sunshine, SI'9 prevailing winds westerly and north-westerly and variable airs weather hue, dry, hazy, heavy dews, fog on the night of th; 12th Solar halo on the loth sea smooth tho whole week. The Eisteddfod. A meeting of the executive committee of the Haverfordwest Eisteddfod was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening, the Mayor presiding. Reports of the tield and marquee committee, the luncheou and decoration committee, as well as the music committee were read and adopted. The ■ reports were of a detail character, and showed that the arrangements were now practically complete, and that given fine weather, a very successful eisteddfod may be expected. Haverfordwest Boys' Brigade. Sunday next being Empire Sunday, the brigade will parade on S. Thomas' Green at 10 30 a.m. for divine service at St. Mary's Church. The brigade will parade on the Green on Monday at 7.30 p.m. for a march out. Mr Hugh Saunders, C.C., has kindly presented the brigade cricket club with a bat for which Sergeant Major Pearce on behalf of the members begs to thank this gentleman. Will any other gentleman who may be interested in the doings of the brigade kindly complete their club by the presentation of another bat, which will be very thankfully received ? Charge of House Breaking.—At Mr Price's office on Friday, a tramping labourer, named Daniel Walishi., was brought up on a charge of breaking and entering the house of Miss Bevan, of the Ivy Cottage, Fishguard Road, and stealing the sum of sixpence. Prisoner, it was stated, entered Miss Bevan's house about six o clock in the evening, and finding no one at home stole sixpence. The door was not keyed at the time. Later he was arrested by P.S. Morgan at Power's lodging house, and was now remanded to the Dungleddy Sessions on Friday next. t'> Proposed Presentation to the Rev. Akrill Jones, M.A.—A committee has been formed with a view to making a presentation to Rev. D. Akrill Jones, M.A., the rector of Prendergast, on his impending departure for Sketty. It is intended to make the presentation representative of the whole town, and not to confine it to the parish of Prendergast, as Mr Jones was identified with almost every town movement during his stay in Haverfordwest, and was always anxious to promote the highest welfare of the town. We are informed that subscriptions will be received and acknowledged by Mr F. Langford, stationmaster. S. Martin's Church.—W e understand that the programme of the recital on the organ, to he given to-night in the above church by Mr H. E. Morris, the Cathedral organist of St. Davids, is an unusually attrac- tive one, and includes The Storm by Lemmens. The removal of the organ from the chamber where it lay in the side chapel to the more spacious West End. now gives this really beautiful instrument the opportunity of being heard in all its fulness and richness. Miss Gertrude Matthews will sing two solos. It is hoped the public will contribute liberally to the offertory, which is to be given to the Phelps Memorial Chapel. A Temporary Transfer. Owing to the Assizes no summonses were issued for the attendance of parties at the Haverfordwest sessions on Monday. There was, however, a short sitting. The mayor (Mr Isaiah Reynolds) presided, and the other magistrates present were Dr Greenish, Mr W. John, Mr C. C. Saies, and Mr T. M. Phillips.-Afr Ernest Church was granted a temporary transfer of the license of the Three Crowns (Hill Street). Deputy Chief Constable James desired the applicant to produce a personal reference, and the mayor said it must be forthcoming when application was made for the permanent transfer. Police Court. At the Haverfordwest police court yesterday before the Mayor and Mr T. H. Thomas, a fisherman named William King, employed on a Milford steam trawler, was brought up on a charge of having been drunk and disorderly outside the railway station on the previous night. P.C. Jones proved the case, and mentioned that defendant had been previously expelled from the railway premises, where he had been annoying the station master and several railway servants. The man continued the use of bad language outside, and was asking for a bottle of whisky which he had already consumed. On being searched, King was found to have lEd in his possession. He was now fined 5s and costs, and allowed seven days in which to find the money. Illness of Mrs Sidney Rees.— We arc sure our readers will be very pleased to hear that Mrs Sidney Rees, of Spring Gardens, Haverfordwest, who has been seriously ill during the past week, now shows a very decided improvement in her condition. It is fervently hoped that the improvement will be well maintained, for Mrs Rees is an extremely charitable and kindly disposed lady, and as Hon. Secretary to the local branch of the Sunday School Union, and in many other capacities, notably in foreign missions, she has rendered invaluable assistance. She has not been unmindful of the poor, and by her generosity has brought brightness and comfort to many a distressed family. We hope she will soon be completely restored to health. A new "History of Pembrokeshire. There will be published this week a new History of Pembrokeshire" by the late Rev. James Phillips. The work is arranged in five books, dealing amongst other matters, with the struggles of the early Welsh princes among themselves and with various invaders; the Norman Conquest of Dyfed, the Flemings, the Re- formation in Pembrokeshire; Elizabethan Pembroke- shire the Civil War; the Plague at Haverfordwest; the Protectorate, and the Restoration' the Evangelical Revival; Sir John Philipps, Grimth Jones of Llan- ddowror; the Brothers Relly; John Wesley in Pembroke- shire. We are sure that this book will meet a long-felt want, and its popular price (12s 6d) should ensure for it a large demand. Licenses Referred for Coii-lponsat,ion.-A meeting of the Haverfordwest Licensing Committee was held last Wednesday afternoon, when Sir Charles Philipps presided, and the other members present were the mayor (Mr Isaiah Reynolds), Alderman T. Rule Owen, Mr Edward Eaton Evans, and Dr. Greenish. It was decided to refer for assessment the Carpenter's Arms, Dew Street, the Globe Hotel, Upper Market Street, the Falcon inn, North Street, and the Liverpool Arms, Dark Street, referred to the Committee by the borough justices for compensation. A very satisfactory financial statement was read showing that over ti,ooo was available for distribution, and the opinion was ex- pressed that after closing these houses there would remain a substantial sum for dealing with future licenses that might be referred for compensation. Funeral of the Late Mr. John Dawkins.— The funeral of the late Mr John Dawkins took place at St. Thomas churchyard on Friday morning, the services being conducted by the Yen. Arch. Hilbers and the Rev. T. H. Harries. The mourners were: Mrs Randle (daughter), Mr S W Dawkins, Mr T Randle Dawkins (sons), Dr. Alan Randle, Mr C J R Dawkins (grandsons) Rev. William Evans (brother-in-law), Mr J V S Bennett and Mr Nelson Trayler. Beautiful wreaths were sent by the Directors and Assistants of Commerce House, "In loving memory from daughter and granddaughtel "In loving memory" from Sid. and Horry, Dr. and Mrs Greenish, Dr. and Mrs Langley, Mr and Mrs H J E Price, Mr and Mrs Dawkius, Haylett Grange; Mrs Frederick Hall Jones, Mrs Angus and Miss Bennett, Miss May W Lambert, Miss M E Williams, Mr and Misses J Maillard. Among those present at the funeral were the Mayor and several local magistrates and members of the Town Council. Presentation to a Local C)ricketer.-Tliore was an interesting gathering at the Racecourse on Thursday, when prior to the cricket match, Mr W. Roberts, the veteran of the Haverfordwest cricket club, was rnadn the recipient of a cricket bat. After 23 years regular appearance in the team every season, Roberts is still in the front rank with bat and ball, and often comes out top of the bowling averages. It is said that in his best days his bowling was the marvel of the team, and oven at tho opeuiug match on Thursday he had the best aualysis of.1118 side, taking four wickets for twelve runs. In presenting Mr Roberts with a bat, the Rev. D. Akrill Jones said the club wished to do honour to the oldest playing member and one of their most successful cricketers. Mr William Roberts. (Arulause). Mr Roberts had for many years been a thoroughly good sportsman and a most genial friend. On behalf of the members of the club he asked Mr Roberts to accept of the bat, which he hoped he would keep for many years in memory of his happy connection with the club. (Applause). Mr Roberts thapked the members for their gift, and assured them that he would continue to do his best for the club. (Applausc).-The bat bore the follow- ing inscription Presented to Mr Wm. Roberts by the members of the Haverfordwest C.C. in recognition of 28 years' valuable service with bat and ball, 1880—1903,"
Haverfordwest County Court.
Haverfordwest County Court. LLANSTINAN MANSION'S DECORATIONS. HAVERFORDWEST PAINTER'S CLAIM. The Haverfordwest County Court was held yester- day before His Honour Judge Bishop. A BELATED ACTION. George Oliver, Market Street, Haverfordwest, sought to recover 7s 9d from Fred Davies, labourer, Milford Road, under a judgment summons. The Manager of Mr Oliver's Haverfordwest establish- ment said that defendant was a single man earning 18s a week His Honour referred to the fact that it was four years since be made an order against the defendant to pay the claim in two months. Order made for payment of the money in two instalments of one month each, otherwise commit- tal for 14 days. The same plaintiff wished to recover tl 2s 7d from Charles Jacks, carpenter, Church Lane, Haverford- west. His Honour made a committal order for 14 days, the warrant to be suspended providing 2s a month is paid. HAVERFORDWEST PAINTER'S CLAIM. Wm. Joseph Thomas, painter, etc., Dew Street, Have.rfordwest, sued Daniel Thomas, contractor, Haverfordwest, ±'14 12s balance of claim in respect of Letterston, for£Jl12s balance of claim in respect of work done to Llanstinan Mansion. The total value of the work done was £ 129 12s, including £ 75 for painting and papering the inside of Llanstinan mansion. Of that sum £ 115 was paid by cheque. Defendant counter-claimed £ 16 for defective work- manship in connection with the painting and grain- ing contract. Mr W. J. Jones was for the plaintiff and Mr A. B. Williams for the defendant. Mr Jones asked if it was likely that defendant would have paid a large sum of money leaving only a small balance due if the work was defective. No question of a counter-claim arose until plaintiff made this claim. Plaintiff said he was a painter and a house decorator, and had carried on business in Haverford- west for sixteen years. He had done similar work to this in several other county houses—at Picton Castle, Slebech, St. Bride's and other places—and no com- plaint had ever before been made to him. This was his first experience in county court work. Proceed- ing plaintiff said he gave the defendant a price for the work, and defendant was present almost every day inspecting it. After it was finished defendant, surveying the work, exclaimed "I cannot help gazing at this work it looks grand"- (laughter) — and ended by giving him a cheque on account Cross-examined: There were two contracts, one for t75 and another for £(j lOs. The work was to be carried out, not to the satisfaction of Mrs Griftiths the owner of Llanstinan mansion, but to the satis- faction of the defendant. He had nothing to do with Mrs Griffiths. Defendant asked him to do the basement" overhead." (Laughter). His Honour A basement is a thing underneath." Plaintiff explained that defendant desired him to do the basement without charge, but to this he refused to consent. Mr Williams: 3Vou were supposed to be there every day inspecting the work?—Yes. I put it to you that you were not there half your time ?—That is a lie. His Honour Don't call it a lie Plaintiff: What can I call it, your honour? His Honour: An untruth. Mr Williams: I put it to you that the work was negligently done in consequence of your not being there ?-I have my men hero to give evidence. In reply to other questions, plaintiff admitted that defendan],t having other contracts in hand, could not regularly supervise the work at Llanstinan mansion. He asked him for payments from time to time and he received certain sums of money. Mr Williams So his paying you these sums on account would not imply that he approved of the work. Plaintiff I should think it would. Re-examined, plaintiff said that defendant saw the work on several occasions and made no complaint. Frederick Joseph Baillieau, who having recently had a paralytic seizure walked down the court steps with great difficulty, was called as a witness by the plaintiff. Witness said he had been in this business for fifty years, and worked for the plaintiff at Llanstinan mansion. The contract was well executed, and although the defendant often visited the mansion to inspect the work he never expressed dissatisfaction. From his own knowledge and experience he could say that the work was well done. In fact, the defendant confessed that it was so. Arthur Bowen, painter and house decorator, who was also employed by the plaintiff, said he had never seen work'better done than this at Llanstiuan mansion. Mr Jones desired to call another workman as witness, and his Honour asked what was the use of calling all these witnesses. They could not expect a workman to say that his work was bad. The question was whether an independent person would say that it was properly executed. Similar evidence to the foregoing was given by William Evans, another painter and bouse decorator employed by the plaintiff. Defendant said the workmanship was very defective, and in consequence it had cost him £ 1(>. The painting was very badly executed. Plaintiff was not at the mansion on several occasions when he visited it, and this was a violation of the terms of the contract. He denied having ever approved of the work. On the contrary, he had pointed out defects in the painting, and certain work that was re-done had cost him E4(;. Evidence was also given by Mr Hollear, of Bristol, who did over again a Portion of the work and by Mrs Griffiths who said that the work carried out by the plaintiff was defective. After addresses by the advocates, his Honour reserved his decision until he had heard the next case. William Joseph Thomas, the plaintiff in the previous action, claimed £2H 6s Id from Mrs Griffiths, of Llanstinan mansion, defendant counter-claiming fl,s for damages for aeieouve workmanship. Mr W. J. Jones was for the plantiff, and Mr R. T. P. Williams for the defendant. Mr Jones said the claim was for work done upon contracts entered into with the defendant personally, and which were quite apart from the contract referred to in the previous action. Mrs Griffiths one day desired the dining room and drawing room cornices decorated. They had been painted before, but she wished to have something more elaborate. Plaintiff agreed, aed gave ±11 Us as his price. Having finished that particular piece of work he was told by defendant that she was very pleased with the whole of the work, except that in the hall. Being a lady of fastidious tastes, Mrs Griffiths said she did not like the paper and asked him to recom- mend something more expensive. Plaintiff said that Mrs Griffiths stopped the work after he had obtained paper for a second job which she bad ordered. With reference to the cornices his contract with Daniel Thomas was that he should give them two coats of paint, but when that was done Mrs Griffiths was not satisfied with it, and gave him the order to decorate them. With regard to the counter-claim he never received from Mrs Griffiths any complaints as to the quality of the work. Cross-examined by Mr ll. T. P. Williams, plaintiff admitted that he had previously been in the county court as a defendant and was not in the habit of attending. He had not done any work at Picton Castle or Slebech Park since he left Messrs Price & Russell's employment, although he had been engaged in other county houses. He denied having received a letter from a London solicitor asking him to cease annoying Mrs Griffiths with applications for money, as she did not intend paying. Llanstinan mansion was a very fine house, and such a one that the owner would like to have decorated nicely. Plaintiff asserted that had he been allowed to finish the work it would have been satisfactorily done, and added that fools and children should not be allowed to inspect incomplete work. (Laughter). William Evans, a Yonnel man in plaintiff's employ- was called. He said the work was done in a skilful man110r, and was as good as he had seen anywhere. mannWer, illiams: Is it better than what Mr Thomas Mr d i (I for the Mayor? Witness It was equal to his. Mr Williams: What other jobs do you compare it with ?—All classes of work in that line. Pressed on this point, witness eventually admitted that this was the only occasion he had ever put up material of this kind. F. Baillieu, also in plaintiff's employ, said be had had a great deal of experience of this class of work, and he considered it properly done. Mr Williams admitted that a sum of ±17 12s 9d was due to the plaintiff assuming that the work was properly done. THE DEFENDANT'S, VIEW. The defendant, Mrs Griffiths, said that while I plaintiff was doing the work she thought be did not understand that properly and drew his attention to several matters. The pattern of fruit in the material was cut through, and plaintiff did not seem to know how to put it up. She paid plaintiff ±50 on account and told him that she would not pay the balance as she did not consider the work properly done. In cross-examination, defendant denied having expressed pleasure at the plaintiff's work. She did not say she was pleased with everything except the work in the hall. Mr Frederick Thomas Hollear, manager for a Bristol firm, described the defects in the plaintiff's workmanship, a portion of which he had to do over again. His Honour reserved his decision in both cases until the next court. COMPENSATION SETTLEMENTS. Mr Jones Lloyd mentioned a compensation claim in which the parties had arrived at an agreement, and he now formally asked his Honour to make an order. The applicant was Owen Murphy, hammerman, of 21, Gwili Road, Hakin, and the respondent John Paton, of the Castle Steel Works. Milford Haven. The applicant sustained personal injury by losing his right eye whilst in Mr Paton's employ. Respondent admitted liability to pay compensation to the extent of 12s 5d a week from December 24 until the end of the total or partial incapacity. This was accepted by the applicant and his Honour made an order for payment of this amount with costs. Henry Woolson, of 13, Robert Street, Milford Haven, was the applicant in another compensation claim, and James Thomas (owner of the ship Victoria), of Tredegar House, Milford Haven, the respondent. Applicant sustained personal injury while in the respondent's employ by losing portions of two fingers, respondent admitting liability to the extent of ±4 8s. An order for payment of this amount was made.
- St. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest-…
St. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest- SUNDAY AFTEB ASCENSION DAY. Holy Communion, S a.m. Matins, 11 a.m.: Anthem, "Lift up your heads" (llopkins) Hymns 378, 595, 290. Evensong, (i p.m. MaVIlificat alid Nunc Dimiltis. F. R. Grct/iish Anthem (as at Matins) Hymns 220, 214, 511, 275.
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OUR FOURTH PAGE. On the fourth page of to-day's issue will be found reports of the Baptist Musical Festival, Haverford- west Guardians and District Council, Workhouse Tragedy, Local Cricket, ltc.
i"'-__-I Milk Vendors' Petition.
I Milk Vendors' Petition. We are informed that the local milk vendors are presenting a petition to the Haverfordwest Town Council against the proposed toll of Is fid each milk cart per week. The petitioners point out that milk is sold at a lower price in Haverfordwest than in most other towns, and that no accommodation is provided in their case.
Sudden --Death.
Sudden Death. On Fiiday afternoon, Mr H J E Price, district coroner, and a jury of which Mr G J Frew was foreman, enquired into the circumstances attending the sudden death of Mr Joseph Thomas, shoemaker, formerly of Burn Street, which took place at his residence in Hill Lane, on Thursday last. Miss Lilian Thomas, daughter of the deceased, said that her father had been complaining the last few days of pains about the body, but on Thursday morning he said he was much better, and about half-past ten left the house. When he returned about 12 o'clock he complained of giddiness and pains in his side and witness assisted him in from the passage. He then went to bed, and about half-past five witness went upstairs to enquire if he would have some tea, and on entering the room she noticed a change in her father's condition. He did not answer her, and witness ran for Dr. Mills, but before she returned her father had expired. Witness added that her father had never before the previous Saturday complained of any giddiness or paius, and had not been attended by a doctor for years. Dr. Mills said be bad made a post-mortem examination which showed that deceased died from heart failure due to a fatty heart. A verdict of "Death from natural causes" was returned. Mr Thomas was 63 years of age, and leaves a family of grown up sons and daughters. The funeral took place yesterday.
-- -- Pembrokeshire Automobile…
Pembrokeshire Automobile Club. The above club (of which Mr J. B. Gaskell, of Milford Haven, is hon. secretary), held their reliability run for cars and motor cycles on Thursday, 13th inst., to open the season. The morning run was to St. Davids and back: and the afternoon to "The Roses," in Cirmar- thenshire, returning via Begelly. The object of the run is no test of speed, but of judgment in running to a fixed time and reliability of the car or cycle. The weather was all that could be desired and a very good number of cars and cycles met on the St. David's Road at 10 30. The cycles were got away first, and the cars followed. On the return an excellent luncheon was served at the Castle Hotel, Haverfordwest, after which the members again took the road at intervals of two minutes, and after half-an-hour's stay at "The Roses" the return was made to Haverfordwest via Begelly and Templeton. Motoring is always a chapter of uncertainty, but two of the motor cycles made a non-stop run for the dav, Mr G. Carrow, Haverfordwest (3; t.t. Triumph), taking first prize, running both in the morning and afternoon with great exactness to the stipulated time. Mr G. Owen, Haverfordwest (3j Triumph) made a very good second. Several other cycles made excellent runs, and the margiu between them and the prize winners was very small. Among the cars, the first prize was carried off by Dr O'Donnell, of Fishguard (12 h.p. Coupel) while the 2n I prize went to Mr J. Thomas, of Milford (18-2.7 Siddley), who spoilt an otherwise good record by a puncture. The arrangements for the day worked very smoothly and went off without a hitch, though one sporting motor cyclist tried to do a little cross-country work on Newgale, but finding the banks too hard at this time of year returned to the road and continued his course without dismounting.
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CHURCH DEFENCE MEETING AT…
CHURCH DEFENCE MEETING AT MIL FO R D ii AY E N. A crowded meeting of Churchmen was held in the National Schools on Wednesday last to protest against the Government Bill for the Disendowment of the Church. The chair was taken by Col. W. R. Roberts, who said that the object of that meeting was to make a solemn protest against another attempt that was being made to cripple the church. and to hinder her doing her work. The chief speaker was the Rev. Griffith Thomas, organising secretary for Church Defence, who spoke for an hour and a half. The address was listened to with rapt attention and every point made by the speaker was punctuated by the audience with great applause. Mr Gaskell roused the audience to almost fever pitch by his denouncement of the provisions of the Bill. and prophesied that as sure as night followed day the efforts of those who were endeavouring to confiscate church money and devote it to secular use would recoil on their own heads. Mr Churchwarden Thomas instanced the fact that some of the funds confiscated from the Irish Church was last year used to buy seed potatoes. Mr Churchwarden Kelway seconded. The resolution protesting against the Bill having been put to the meeting was carried unanimously, and the meeting closed with the benediction. I
iPEMBROKE ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY…
PEMBROKE ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY IT,F. J. I' (No. I Compiiuy, Milford Haven). Drill for the week commencing 17th May, 1UQ9 :— Instruction inlaying D.R.F. Samiphore and Recruits' Drill, Thursday, 7-30. lhnd Practice, V* ednesday and Friday, 7.30. Gun Drill (j inch B.L. at. South Hook, Saturday, 3 pm. Trumpet Practice at South Hook, Saturday, 3 p, ill, pHrade for inspection of blue clothing ou Thursday by O.C. company. Orderly Sergeant. Corporal Wiiks. Orderly Trumpeter, Trumpeter Ball. T. W. PRICE, Captain.
Dates to be Remembered at.…
Dates to be Remembered at. Milford Haven. Whit-Sunday. May 30th.- Special preacher at Rehoboth, Rev. D. C. Davie", Milliu Cioss. Sunday, June 6th. — Wesleyan Church Anniversary. Preacher Rev. F. Russell Watson, of Rehohoth, Húkin-Sundav school anniver- sary, June 13th. Morning, Rev D. Garro Jones: after noon, solos and recitations evening, service of song. i Thursday, -June 17th.—Tabernacle Sunday school picnic. June :20th.-1\ orth Road Baptist Sunday i School Anniversary. I Thursday. June 24th. — North Road Baptist Sunday school picnic. June 26th, -Milford United Football Club. First athletic sports on Pin Ground. Particulars shortly. June 27th to July 4tb. Eight days Evangelistic Mission conducted by Mr George Clarke at Wesieyau Church, Priory Road. July 8th and 9th.—Ye Tillage Fair" in connection with thf Tabernacle Church Building Fund. Thursday. July 20. — Milford Haven Regatta celebration of the lOoth anniversary. September 2Ctil.-Rehoboth Church anni- versary. Minister Rev. J. W. Mathews (Rhondda). j Thursday, September 30th. Annual eisteddfod in connection with Thornton Baptist Church at the Masonic Hall. October 7th.—Empire tea and variety entertainment at Masonic Hall in connection with the Young Helpers' League. November.—Great Nautical Bazaar in connection with the John Cory Sailors' Rest an-=: Bethel Milford Huven.
i--I Four Generations.
i Four Generations. ACTIVE AT 07. REMARKABLE HOOK FAMILY. T'h <A [ I). Hoieoi tV S* Above we give a photogragh of four generations of I a Hook family. The central figure is that of Mr John Lloyd, of the Moor. Hook. who although V7 years of age, is still hale and hearty. In hisyonnger days he possessed remarkabe physical strength, and is still able to do out-door labour of a not very laborious nature. He has been working in his gar- den this Easter. On either side of Mr Lloyd are his daughters Mary and Martha, both over fiu years of age, and on the further right hand side is his grand- daughter Sarah, with her child. This is a remarkable instanece of family longevity.
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ALLEX MEMORIAL IT a 1>. To the Editor of the Milford Haven Tt!<-<;raph." SIR.—I shall be much obliged if N-oii xvilt permit me ) to make known through your paper, that the above fund will be closed on Hist May, lnl, and to ask anyone who intends subscribing to it. and has not yet done so. to pay their subscription into the London & Provincial Bank. Pembroke, to the credit of the fund, on, or before, the above date. Yours faithfully, 7, Prince's Gardens. SAY. CAWDoIi. loth May, 1901b MR. A. RICHARDS BENEFIT CONCERT, SiK,—Many are anxious to know the result of the benefit concert held at Iveyston on April 1st, given by the Camrose party on behalf of Mr A. Richards. It was not possible to give a statement before, as all the accounts had not come in. We have received for tickets £ -2o Is, for programmes, refreshments. Ax., i'l (>3 Sd, from the party, to make the amount' even 2s d-total received £ 20 Is Od. Expenses paid out for refreshments, piano, and printing, X2 Is, leaving a nett balance of E24, which has been paid over to Mr A. Richards. The treasurer, Mr P. J. Rees, Dudwell, will be pleased to show the full account to anyone. The committee desires to take this opportunity to thank all who worked to make the concert a success. I am. sir. Yo" tru?. uL.  o\rE. ?V. L OWE?. I THE RECENT FATALITY AT MILFORD. SIK,—Herewith we enclose you copy of a letter received from the parents of George Searle, the victim of the recent terrible accident on board the Lowestoft drifter, Boy George." We shall be glad if you will insert same in the next issue of your paper. The amount publicly subscribed for sending the body home for burial was £.') 1"\S lid. The Railway'Company's charges were £ ls 15s Od. leaving a balance of 1:4 l-'>s lid, which we are forwarding to the lad's parents. Yours trulv. PEACOCK Co, Milford Haven, May loth, [Copy. Gate House. Oulton Broad, May loth, DEAR SIRS,—I am writing to thank you on behalf of my family, wife and myself, for your kindness to us in our recent loss. I can assure you we appreciate your kindness very much and I shall be glad if you will kindly convey to your representatives my great tl)ailliftililCSS. YO,ur generosity will be ever borne in mind by us and I shall esteem it a great favour by your thanking the skipper and crew of the Boy George, the Dock Police, A'C- in fact everyone that, has helped us in our trouble and sorrow. 1 am sending you 30 memorial cards by separate post which perhaps you will distribute amongst our kind friends at Miiford. I am also forwarding a copy of the "Eastern Daily Press ,N itli an account of the funeral. iVc. Believe me. Yours very faithimly, (Signed) THOMAS SEARLE. Messrs Peacock A- Co.. Fish Salesmen, Milford Haven. R. BURKE. —Your letter is in type and shall appear Jl1 our next issue.
NEYLAND NEWS.I
NEYLAND NEWS. I This week clearance of all oilcioths and linoleums at reduced prices, and show of leading makes in corsets.—BiooLEcoMt; the ready-cash shop.
COMING EVENTS AT NEYLANDi
COMING EVENTS AT NEYLANDi May 23id.—Congivgatioaal Church anni. versarv. Preicher. Rev D. (,.iri,, Jones, Milford Haven. tpf l f(-, 1 NI"1' Thursday, July held at Neyland on the above date in connection with Wesley Church. Male Voice, chief choral, \c. 1 August )th.-The anniversary services m connection with Honeyborough Baptist Church, will be held ou Sunday, August 2t'th. 1 reaeher, the pastor Rev. F. C. Tucker.
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Do You Know ?
Do You Know ? That much amusement has been caused bv a sensational report in a contemporary giving' an account of how a railway disaster was narrowlv a verteri near Haverfordwest. That the landslide referred to was merely half- a-dozen stones which would have been brushed away by the locomotive guard. That imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery. That when newspapers reproduce half-a-column of a biographical sketch from the T<b-graph ordinary courtesy would suggest an acknowledgment of its source. That Mr S. W. Dawkins, who was re-appointed chairman of the District Council on Wednesday, is most faithful in the discharge of his duties. That until the last meeting the genial chairman had never absented himself from the meetings of either the Guardians or District Council during the two years be has filled this responsible position. That the frost has inflicted considerable damage to the potato crop in Pembrokeshire. That in some parts of England the frost was so intense that all fruit buds have been nipped. That I hope the Town Improvements Committee have not forgotten the swans at the Scotchwell. That the little water now in the leet is quite stagnant, and the swans have lost all their snowv whiteness. That the Rev. John Llewellin, a native of Haver fordwest and an old Grammar School boy." preached at bt. Mary's Church on Sunday last. That the rev. gentleman's discourses are said to have delighted the congregation. That Mr Justice Walton is the son of a Manchester merchant, and was for many years on the same circuit as Sir Lawson Walton.' the late Attorney General. That the judge, who is noted for his leniency in the criminal court, is in communion with the Romarn Catholic Church. That the woman bigamist sentenced at the Assizes quickly submerged her former husband bv the exuberance of her rhetoric. That the court was greatly amused at this display of feminine oratory. That it has been decided to abandon the proces- sion from the Council Chamber to the Bridge Meadow on the occasion of the opening of the Eisteddfod on Whit-Monday. • That the principal reason for this is the absence of a band. That LIanstinan Hall, which figured in two claims at the Haverfordwest countv court. is a chariiiinl house near Letterston. That it was for some time the residence of Mr Justice Crompton. That Empire Sunday is again this year to be celebrated at St. Mary's Church. That the Mayor and Corporation, the local Com- pany of Territorials, and the Boys' Brigade, will attend Divine worship at this historic church. That Mr John Lloyd, the Hook nonagenarian, is a native of Uzmaston. That although 97 it is said that he has never been bv train. PERIWINKLE.
Family Notices
BIRTHS. On the Líth inst., at Church Street, in this town, the wife of Mr William Drinning, plasterer, of a son. On the .5th inst,. at the Hearts of Oak, Hakin, the wife of Mr J. Coughiin, of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 27th ult., at S. Budock Church, Falmouth, by the Rev. A. A. C. X. Yawdrey, James Henry, eldest son of Mr J. H. Deebie, J. P., Falmouth, to Emily Kiite. youngest daughter of the late Mr James Griffiths, of Windmill Park. DEATHS. On the loth inst., at his residence, Hill side, Haverfordwest. John Dawkius, Esq., J.P., for Pem- brokeshire aud Haverfordwest, In his ninetieth year. Ou the 12th inst. at 11, Bridgend Square, John Robert Pinch (late of Woolwich), aged SLJ. IX MEMORIAM. In lov-.ng memory of Joseph Wilcox, Poyston, who died For many years our family chain was tightly liaked together, But, oh, that chain is broken cow, the main link gone for ever; When days are dark, and friends are few. Dear father, then we think of you. Inserted by his Wife and Family. i ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Mr James Morgan and family desire to express their sincere thanks to the ruauy friends for kindness and sympathy shown in their sad bereavement. Also to those who sent flowers. G, Kensington Gardens. Mrs Handle desires to thank all her friends for kind expressions of sympathy with herself and family in their recent trouble.
APPROACHING EVENTS.
APPROACHING EVENTS. Will readers please note that all notices for which printing is done at the office of this Journal are inserted FREE OF CHARGI- In all other cases the fee is 6d. per I i n p. May 23.—Hill Park Sunday School anni- versary services, Sunday, May 23rd. Preacher: Rev. J. A. Thomas, Bethlehem and Salem. Thursday, May 27.—Tiers Cross Chapel annual tea and entertainment. Thursday, May 27th. Concert by the Prendergast Juvenile Choir in Hill Park Schoolroom. To commence at 7.30. Tickets, 3d. Sunday. May 30.—Tier's Cross Sunday school anniversary at 10.30 and 6.30. Preacher: Rev. L. Price, Zion's Hill. Whit-Sunday. May 30th.—Broad Haven Baptist Sunday school anniversary services. Preacher Professor Owen, B.A., B.D., Carmarthen. Sunday, May 30. — Bethlehem Sunday school anniversary, 10.30, 2.30, '01. Preacher: Rev. W. J. Evans. Peuuel. May 315t.-Grand Eisteddfod and Concert at Haverfordwest on IN-hit Monday, May 31st. Pro- gramineSj :21d post free, from the hon. sec., Mr W. G Rowlands. Thursday. June 3.—District Nurse Fund. —A tea and small sale will be held at The Glen. f" Thursday, June 3rd. — Annual tea and competitive meeting at Broad Haveu Baptist Chapel. Sutton Sunday School Anniversary. June 6th. Preacher, Rev. B. C. Evaus, Neyland. Annual tea and entertainment, Thursday. June 17th. June 6th.—South Dairy Sunday School anniversary. Preacher Mr Sinnett, of Haverfordwest. Services at 10.30, 2,30 and 0.30. June 10th.-Carnival and open-air t oncen in connection with the Institute, Thursday, June 10th. Sunday. June 13th.—Sunday school anni- versary at Dreea Hill Chapel at 2.30 and 0 30. Sunday, June 13th — Tenuel Baptist Sun- day School Anniversary. Preacher: Rev. J. Williams, Camrose. Sunday June 13.—Anniversary services at Pope Hill Chapel. Preacher Rev B. Roberts, of Sandy Hill, and Marloes. Services at 10.30, 2.30 and 0.30. The Rev. Edward Lawrence will officiate at Sandy Hill and Marloes. on the above date. Monday, June 14th. Penuel Sunday School annual treat. Thursday. June 17.—Dreen Hill Chapel annual tea and entertainment. Thursday, June 17th. The Grammar School musical and dramatic entertainment will take place in the Masonic Hall at 3 o'clock. Tickets, 3a, 2s, Js. Carriages at 5 o'clock. Sunday, June 20.-Portfield Gate Wesleyan Sunday School anniversary. Preacher Mr A. E. Fielder, Milford Haven. Sunday. June 20th.—Nohou Haven Sunday school anniversary. Prea.cher Rev. L. Price, Zion's Hill. June :211 and 21.-—Bethesda Church anni- versary. Preacher Mr Samuel J. Burrow, Plymouth. Wednesday, June 22nd.—Sale of work at BurtOL Rectory, in aid of C. E. Homes for Waifs and Strays, opening at 3 3e p m. Juno 2-lth.-IIü verford west Improvements Committee's Annual Fete at Scotchweli. Further particulars will appear at an early date. j Thursday, June 2^tth.—Bolton Haven Chapel annual tea aud enterta nment, June th. Anniversary services in connection with Prendergast Morning Sunday School will be held on the above date. Particulars to follow. Thursday, July lot, Portfield Gate W ^t-.sleyan Sunday School annual treat. Thursday, July 1.—The summer outing of the Free Church Girls' Guild wi!i be held at Broad Haven. Juiv at Thursday, July th, — Garden Fde at Haroldston Hall in aid of vicarage fund. Sunday. July 11th" Merlin's Bridge Wesleyan Sunday School anniversary. Open-air services' ,) a n ,I o. Rev. '\V. Reynolds Monday following, 7.3n Rev. S. L. Connor. Sunday, July ISth. — Albany Church anniversary services. Preacher Rev n. ,I. IV, Itiame, of Narberth. J uly 22nd.—Diocesan Bazaar will be held ,D.Y.) in Haverfordwest on July :2:2nd, 1909. 112 Bank Holiday August 2nd .Annual liower show and visitors' concert at 13rcad Haven. Sunday. August fith.—Bro&d Haven Church anniversary services, Preacher Rev. Gwilym Davit Ii B.A., Carmarthen. August 1 :2th.-A"lual tea meeting at the Tabernacle Cha.pol, Little Haven. Sunday. August 29th.—TaLernacle anniver- sary..Vr&acher Rev. T. Nicholson, Padding-tou Chapel, October 28th and 2Sith.-Raverfordwec:-t, Wesleyan Church grand basas.r.
- NOTES OF THE WEEK.
agriculture was at that time terribly depressed the son was urged to choose some business in which the outlook was less gloomy. The advice was taken, and young Howell was apprenticed to a Fishguard draper, where after learning the rudiments of the business be entered the employment, it is said, of the late Mr Whicher of Milford Haven. His career in Cardiff is one of the romances of business, and we know the traits of character which won that success a thrifty nature, occupying his scant leisure in earning more money in any legitimate manner, great energy and resource, enterprise, fore- thought, and using his money in the development of his business. In a few years the number of his assistants grew from five to two hundred. There is something fascinating in these strenuous careers.
LOCAL AND OTHER NEViS.
Notes on the Corrected English New Testament.—We have received a copy of Notes on the Corrected English New Testament," giving an account of the origin, history, and features of the work with illustrative parallel passages. The book is published by the London Bible Warehouse, 53 Paternoster Row, at sixpence. PEMBROKESHIRE AND HAVERFORDWEST IN- FIRMARY.-Number of patients in the above institution for the week ending May 15th, in-patients, 13; admitted, 1 discharged, 0; died, 1: No. of out-patients, 103. The Matron begs to acknowledge with best thanks the following gifts :—Mrs Massy, illustrated papers Mrs Rowe, magazines Miss Williams, bottles Mr Wolfe, fish Mrs Pete, fish. Washed Ashore at Fisb guard. -Early On Monday morning the body of Gwynue Martin, mate, was washed ashore in Fishguaud Harbour. On the night of April 11th during a high wind. deceased, who was mate of the ketch Margaret and Ann, left the town, after visiting several houses, and proceeded to Lower Fisbguard, where he unfastened the vessel's boat and proceeded to the ketch with the intention of boarding her. Early the following morning the empty boat was picked up on the Good wick side of the bay, and it is supposed that in trying to reach the companion ladder the boat floated from under his feet, and he was drowned. Deceased was a native of St. David's. Entertainment at Ebenezer. — A very enjoyable variety entertainment was held in the Ebenezer schoolroom last evening, and the excellency of the programme deserved a much larger attendance. The chair was taken by Mr J. Calvin Thomas, of Pembroke, who delighted the audience with his anecdotes. Mr C. Lawrence's monologues were also much appreciated. The programme consisted of Pianoforte solo, Master Benson Nicholls solos, Miss Hilda Lewia. Mr PhiMip Hancock, and Mr W. White; monologues and recitation, I Mr C. Lawrence duett, Misses H. Lewis andL. Phillips. The accompanist was Miss Lily Rees. The sketch A verk awkward mistake was well rendered and reflects great credit upon all concerned. The characters were :— Mr Peacock, a member of the Archajological society, Mr C. Lawrence Mrs Peacock his wife, Miss W. Edwards; Miss Peacock, his sister, Miss Gladys James Carrie Curtin, his servant, Miss Evelyn Llewellyn Mr Thornton, another member of the Archaeological society, NIroeciI n. James. On the motion of the Rev. W. Mendus. seconded by Mr C. Lawrence, hearty votes of thanks were accorded to the chairman, to Miss Lily Jiees, for presiding at the piano, and to all those who had contributed to the success of the evening. The chairman suitably replied. The singing of the Welsh National Anthem by Miss E. Vaughan terminated a very enjoyable eutertainment. WHY IT hi" that Horuimau's Pure Tea is most iu demand ? Because they do not advertise the largest sale iu the world, or the cheapest tea the earth produces, but everyone knows that Horniman's Pure Tea is the best value for money for the best is always the cheapest, and, being Full weight "ithout the pad;age," the consumer gets what he pays for. Sold by the principal grocers, confectioners, and co-operative societies throughout the world. Sold in Haverfordwest by: J. & J. P. Reynolds, Grocers, High Street (Wholesale and Retail). Milford Haven Meyler, Chemist Perkins & Co., Grocers. Pembroke Griffiths, Grocer. Pembroke Dock Llewellyn Thomas, Central Stores.