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LUSITANIA AT FISHGUARD,
LUSITANIA AT FISHGUARD, ANOTHER CUNARD SUCCESS. 175 PASSENGERS AND 950 MAIL BAGS LANDED. The Cunarn liner, Lusitania, sister ship to the Mauretania, with over 300 passengers and about 1,400 mail bags, called at Fishguard on Monday afternoon, and the magnificent position and the potentialities of Fishguard as a Transatlantic port were again demonstrated. Everything was carried out with activity and precision 175 passengers were disembarked and 950 mail bags landed the passen- gers travelling by the G.W .R. express trains from Fishguard to London, saving 13 hours as against those who went on to Liverpool. The Lusitania dropped anchor at the entrance to Fishguard Harbour at 4.42 p.m. after the strong flood tide had swung her into possition almost opposite the breakwater point. A strong north-east wind blew straight into the harbour, and outside the harbour the sea was heavy and troublesome to all— except the leviathian, Lusitania, The smart, fussy little tug St. David's, was the first to run out, and the Lusitanian's passengers cheered and waved handker- chiefs. Messages were exchanged, and then the Pembroke, with 40 alert postal men from Swansea, got into position under the lee side of the liner. And smartly did the Swansea postal men do their work, for at 5.42 the mail bags were deposited in the ocean mail train, which started on its run to London a minute later. Meanwhile the Great WestErn, curt- seying very graciously as she approached, also manoeuvred into position on the lee side of the Lusitania. It was refreshing to watch the tons of luggage being shot from the Lusitania into the Great Western-so clean, swift, yet careful-and the work occupied only about 12 minutes. The passengers followed. The ladies were assisted down the gang- ways by Cunard officers and attendants, and except for the loss of a gentleman's straw hat as the owner hurried down the gangway, everything as already stated, was worked with precision and ease, although the conditions were none to favourable. The first ocean express left Fishguard at 6.22 p.m., with two powerful engines, and the first stop was at Cardiff. The second ocean express left Fish- guard at 6.81, and reached Cardiff at 8.45. Eight of the passengers were conveyed by the Cunard Line Continental express via Southall to Dover, and they reached Paris on Tuesday morning. The arrange- ments made by the G.W.R. Co. were perfect and passengers could not speak too highly of the steps taken to ensure their comfort.
I Pembroke Assault Case. I
Pembroke Assault Case. I At the Pembroke Police Court on Monday, before the Borough Bench, with Mr S. B. Sketch in the chair, Richard Ormond, auctioneer, estate agent, etc., Pem- broke, summoned T. Ford, of Uuderdown, for assault and battery. Mr R. D. Gilbertson appeared for the complainant, and Mr F. S. Reed for the defendant. Mr Ormond, is his evidence, said he was riding a small pony down the green at Pembroke on Tuesday, August 14th, when he met Mr Ford on the Mill Bridge just outside the latter's business premises. He said Good afternoon to Mr Ford, who asked him why he had not paid the account he owed him. Mr Ford used strong language to him, and raising a stick which he was carrying struck the complainant a blow on the face. Mr Ford then walked into the saw mill. Evidence was given by two other witnesses to the effect that they saw Mr Ford raise the stick. Dr. Williams said he had examined the bruse on Mr Ormond's face which might have been caused by a stick. For the defence Mr Ford asserted that he raised the stick in self-defence in order to prevent Mr Ormond from striking him with a cane which he was carrying. His stick struck the complainant's cane, with the result that it came in contact with his face, thus causing the bruise. Mr Ford was filled Xi and costs, including the advocate's and doctor's fees.
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Fruit Bottling. I
Fruit Bottling. I TIMELY HINTS. I COMMUNICATION FROM MR R. I GRANT. We have received the following communication from Mr R. Grant, organising teacher of agriculture, on fruit bottling, which should be of great benefit to our readers at the present time:— "Fruit bottling is a method of preserving home grown fruit in a simple and inexpensive way. By means of bottling a supply of fruit can be stored for winter use when the supply from the garden is exhausted or out of season. "Bottling is less expen- sive than jam-making and the fruit has far more of its natural flavour. In addition to these advantages fruit that has been carefully selected and bottled is always of good market value. SELECTION OF FRtJIT FOR BOTTLING. Fruit for bottling should be allowed to grow to its full size—but gathered before it is dead' or soft ripe. AH kinds of fruit can be bottled, but the common sorts such as gooseberries, currants (both black and red), plums, damsons, raspberries, blackberries, etc., are the most satisfactory. Rhubarb can be bottled if young and tender. PREPARATION AND STERILIZING OF FRUIT. Prepare fruit as for cooking and fill the bottles, packing the fruit as closely as possible, special care being taken not to crush or break it. Next fill up the bottles with syrup (see preparation below) and place the rubber ring (which should be placed in warm water some minutes before hand) on the rim of the bottles. The metal cover of the bottle is then placed loosely on the neck of the bottle. Next place the bottles in an utenstl containing enough Cold water to cover the bottles up to the necks. (A fish- liettle is a suitable utensil for sterilizing the bottles in.) The utensil should be fitted with a false bottom to ensure the heat to circulate regularly and prevent the fruit at the bottom from being over-cooked. Place the utensil containing the bottles on a stove or range and heat the water up to 146 deg. F., take the time and maintain the temperature between 146 and 160 degrees for ii hours. (A suitable ther- mometer such as is used in dairies can be obtained from all firms dealing in dairy requisites). When the bottles have been at a temperature of 146 deg. to 160 degrees, screw down the tops and allow to stand in the water for another half-hour, that is two hours in all, at a temperature of 146 or thereby. Remove the bottles from the water and tighten the tops as much as possible, then place the bottles where they can cool quickly; the fruit should not be disturbed for 48 hours. The tops should then be rubbed dry and oiled to prevent rust, and the bottles stored upright in a cool place until when re- nnirpd. MAKING THE SYRUP. To make the Syrup add one pound of loaf-sugar to one quart of boi £ "^ater, stir :until dissolved, strain and cool down before using. More sugar can be used if thought necessary, but if used excessively the true flavour of the fruit will be destroyed.
I Roose Ptty Sessions. I
I Roose Ptty Sessions. I These sessions were held on Saturday before Mr J. T. Fisher (in the chair), Mr J. y Roberts, and Mr A. W. JU.J' LICENSING. I A full transfer of the license of the Royal Hotel, Broad I Haven, was granted to Mr Wiliiam Jones. DRUNKENNESS. Albert Mills, Priory Hill, Steynton, was summoned for drunkenness on the Milford and Johnston road. P.C. Nicholas told the court that he found the defen- dant in a helpless state of intoxication on the highway, on August 29. He was seen honie safely. As this was defendant s first offence, a fine of 2s 6d inclusive was imposed. Seth Lovell, a scissors grinder, appeared and admitted a charge of drunkenness on the Pembroke road on August 31. This was likewise defendant's first offence, and he was fined 2s 6d without costs. NEYLAND WOMAK FINED. j Elizabeth Flynn, Cambrian Road, Neyland, was summoned for usmg bad language in Cambrian Road, on August 28. P.C. Bassett proved the case, and mentioned that the language made use of by the defendant was most obscene. It was mentioned that defendant was fined 7s 6d for a similar offence on a previous occasion, and a fine of 10s including costs was now iraposed. WITHOUT RIGHTS. Archie Sinnett, High-street, Neyland, was summoned for riding a bicycle without a light. P.C. Bassett, said he met defendant in Honeyborougb- road at 10.20 p.m., and he explained that he had made several unsuccessful attempts to light his lamp. Fined 7s 6d, inclusive. Thomas Hooper, Crowbill Bridge, appeared and admitted driving a cart without a light on the Haver- fordwest and Johnston road on August 24. Hooper explained that he tried to get a candle at Johnston, but failed. Fined 6s 6d inclusive, the defendant being told that he had saved Is by pleading guilty. ADJOURNED. Alice G-william, Sandy Haven, summoned James Mathias, Slade Hill, St. [shmael s, to show cause, &c. Mr W. J. Jones was for the complainant, and Mr F. S. Reed, Pembroke, for the defendant. Mr Jones said that a material witness for the com- plainant was absent, and he applied for an adjournment. Mr F. S. Reed acquiesced, and the application was grante d NO APPEARANCE. At the last court, Mr F. W. Merriman, solicitor, Pembroke Dock, applied for possession of a small 1tenement at Neyland in the occupation of Thomas George Davies. The application was then adjourned in order that additional evidence might be produced, but there was now no appearance and the case was struck out.
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i I Little Haven Revision…
Little Haven Revision Court. A HARDY ANNUAL. WITNESS SUMMONS TO BE ISSUED, J The Little Haven Revision Court was held yester- day before Mr Ivor Bowen, the revising barrister. Mr John George and Mr Howard James appeared for the Liberals, and Mr Kendall for the Conservatives. WHERE TO GO FOR PRINTING. The Revising Barrister had to complain of the excessive sums charged for printing the overseers' lists by at least one firm. One overseer was [ charged £1 16s 6d for printing, and the Barrister advised him not to go to that printer again, adding that the Hasguard overseer had had the same work done by another printer for 16s. The Hasguard list was printed at the Telegraph Offices. Another overseer was also advised to change his printer. Last year the Revising Barrister referred to the neatness with which the "Telegraph" work was executed. AN OCTOGENARIAN VOTER. CIVILIZED Or NOT? Mr George objected to the vote of Thomas Howells, Marloes, on the ground that he did not occupy. Howells was said to be living with a man named Richard Ormond, of Mullock Bridge, bnt the Over- seer said that Howells was now the tenant of the house. He gave the information on the authority of the agent. Ormond was said to be 86 years of age. Barrister Why didn't you object to Ormond ? Mr George I could not. He has been living there all his time. He received an old age pension and that rescued him from his proverty. The objection was sustained, Mr George remark- ing that if Ormond was not the tenant he ought to have been given notice to quit. Mr Kendall They don't give notice down here. Mr George: We are living in civilized parts. Mr Kendall: Yes, part of it down here. (Laughter.) Mr George I have yet to learn that Lord Kensington will give an old man, 86 years of age, who has been a tenant for years, notice'to quit. A HARDY ANNUAL. The next list taken was that of Robeston West. The Barrister: Hallo, Mr Adams. You are a hardy annual! This expression was made because of an objection by Mr George to Mr Propert Adams, brother to Mr Adams, the overseer for the parish, on the ground that he was not a joint occupier. Mr George, mentioned that last year the Barrister had said that if Mr Propert Adams did not appear his name would be expunged. The Overseer denied that, and explained that what the Barrister said was that his brother's name must appear on the rate book. His brother was now at Hereford, but he had lived at Bramble all his life, and was a joint tenant with him. Questioned by Mr George, the Overseer admitted on the that his brother's name did not appe'' aar dded the rent receipt. I told you that before, added the Overseer. Mr George Don't be insolent! In answer to further questions, the Overseer said his brother's name did not appear on the posters announcing a sale at the farm. Mr Kendall The auctioneer might decide that. Mr George: Mr Propert Adams does not live at Bramble. The place is under my very nose, and I have been trying for years and cannot get his name off the list. Mr Kendall remarked that Mr George had only hearsay evidence in support of the objection. Mr George I am prevented from proving my case because of Mr Propert Adams's non-attendance. The overseer said that each of the joint occupiers was reponsible for the whole of the debts of the farm. The Barrister; You say that Mr Adams is telling an untruth ? Mr George I do absolutely, and I ask you to issue a witness summons. I will pay the expenses. (Here Mr George took out a half-sovereign and put it on the table). Mr Kendall You have some personal spite against this man, and you are rather annoyed over it. If Mr Propert Adams comes here in support of his claim I shall ask for heavy costs and for damages as well. The Barrister said that personally he thought there was nothing in Mr George's objection. Mr James It would be much more satisfactory if Mr Adams appeared, Mr Kendall I could say the same with regard to many cases in the North. Mr George pressed for a witness summons to be issued. Barrister It will be at your risk. The Barrister decided to issue the summons. A HINT TO OWNERS. Mr George successfully objected to the vote of Matthew Jenkins, St. Ishmael's, on the ground that he was not the owner of the property in question. Mr Kendall: I should like you to impress upon overseers that it is their duty when they receive claims to enquire into them so as to give the court the requisite information. The Barrister said this was the duty of overseers. NOT THIS YEAR. There was a Conservative objection to the vote of Thomas Mends, of Newfoundland. St Ishmael's, who was said to be living in the house with Elizabeth Devonald, who carried on the farm. Mr Mends appeared and said he was entirely responsible for the rent for this farm. He bad been living there two years, Mrs Devonald being his mother-in-law. He was a road contractor and a farmer. Mr George remarked that the tenant, Mrs Devonald, was now a feeble e!der]y woman. The Barrister decided that he could not allow the vote this year. Mr Mends was, however, entitled to be on the rate book, and should take steps to qualify for next year. IN PARTNERSHIP. Mr George objected to Mr George Llewellin, Skerryback, St. Ishmael's, on the ground that he did not occupy. It was said that Mr Stanley Llewellin, the son, was on the rate book. Mr Stanley Llewellin was called, and said be went into partnership with his father in September last. The vote was allowed. Mr George successfully objected to the vote of Mr Thomas Perkins, of Sandy Haven, on the ground that he did not occupy. A GIFT. Mr G. Llewellin Palmer and Mr H. G. Palmer claimed votes in respect of certain freehold property at Little Haven. Mr Keppel Palmer appeared in support of the claims, and said that he had made a present of the property—two houses-to his sons. The Barrister: Have you had the property con- veved ? Mr Palmer replied that he had not. The Barrister intimated that he must, in accor- dance with the rule he had followed throughout the county, require the producton of the deed of gift. The votes were disallowed. There was a Liberal objection to Mary James, who was stated to be a servant to the Rev. Ralph Walker, and the vote was disallowed. BADLY AND WRONGLY DRAWN. Mr George objected to the vote of Mr George E. Bland, who claimed for Walton West in respect of a house at Little Haven. The ground of the objection was that the property was not accurately described. The Barrister allowed the vote, and altered the description of the property to Cambria Villa, Little Haven. Mr Kendall described the objection as frivolous, but Mr George submitted that the claim was badly and wrongly drawn, and the Barrister agreed. Mr Kendall: You have been rusticating down here. I have seen a great deal more claims than you. Mr George But you can't draw them up so well. The Barrister remarked that Mr George's objection was not a frivolous one, but as a judicial officer he bad powers to amend. MR. HILLIARD DAVIES'S VOTE. Mr George objected to the vote of Mr Ernest Hilliard Davies on the ground that certain freehold property held by him at Broad Haven was not properly described. This property, he submitted, had for years been known as The Cottage," and should be described as such. Mr Kendall: These objections are perfectly frivo- lous—childish. It was admitted that Mr Davies was a freeholder, and the vote was allowed.
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THE TENNYSON-SMITH TEMPERANCE MISSION IN MILFORD HAVEN. LETTER FROM THE VICAR. To the FAitor of the Milford Haven Tele.graph." SIR,—Many of us hoped that the recent Temper- ance Mission prepared for with so much zeal and hope would have left an impression upon the town which would give impetus to the work of temper- ance for some time to come. That good has been done in individual cases we thankfully acknowledge. On the other hand an amount of heart-burning, distrust, and suspicion, has been created which will take years to live down, consequently the cause of real temperance has received a serious set back." Personally, I am not amongst the number of those who imagine that every IIcesed victualler and public house are an unmixed evil. I could name the holders of licenses in this town who do more for rea! temperance than all the wild intemperate language of many temperance lecturers. No man has a greater power and responsibility either to encourage temperance (by which I do not mean total abstinence) or to encourage intemperance than the licensed victualler. Let us be just. I know a licensed house not far from the entrance to the Dock Gates, where j men have entered early on a cold winter morning to start the day with drink. They were persuaded by the landlord to follow him into the back parlour, where they were supplied with hot steaming coffee and bread and butter instead. This is real temper- ance work if anything is. and deserves to be recorded in letters of gold. Temperance stands for a great deal more than merely signing a pledge against the use of intoxicating drinks. It is with the humble desire to place the matter of Temperance in its proper light and due proportions, that I propose to devote next Sunday evening's sermon in the Parish Church to the subject of "Temperance," with special reference to the recent Temperance Mission held in the town. In this work of temperance we need co-operation not denuncia- tion." We need the co-operation of all sections of the community-parents, magistrates, ministers, police men, and last but not least, the licensed victualler. I know that some of my total abstaining friends will smile when they read this, but I think I have the right of it, which I will endeavour to prove on Sunday evening next. Your obedient servant, l EDMIND J. HOWELLS. I Vicarage, Milford Haven. WELLS,
Haverfordwest Dog Show. !
Haverfordwest Dog Show. The last day for entries to be received is Friday next, September 17th.
MILFORD HAVEN NEWS.:
MILFORD HAVEN NEWS. ARTIFICIAL TEETH.-Edward England, Limited, new attends at Mr Meyler. Chemist, Charles Street, Milford Haven, every Tuesday. See large advertise- ment. Estimates free. English and American Artificial Teeth. Teeth fixed by the Company's Patent Suction, requiring no fastening. For articulation and eating they ard Equal to the natural teeth. TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. Following the recent mission a meeting of the Total Abstinence Society was held en Wednesday night in the Tabernacle Congregational Church presided over by the Rev. 1). Garro-Jones. There was a fairly good attendance. The rules and constitution of the society were submitted and passed and a general committee of 21 members elected. 7 to retire annually by rotation. An executive com- mittee was formed therefrom. Other matters of a routine nature were discussed and the future prospects of the society are bright. THE SEW STEAM FIHE ENGINE AT WORK. The need of a fire engine at Milford Haven has repeatedly been emphasised in these columns and by the outbreaks of tire in the town and Docks from time to time. The Urban District Council some time ago took action in the matter and decided to purchase an engine from the well-known firm of Shand. Mason A' Co. The Council invariably do things thoroughly when they are about it. and after due consideration decided upon the purchase of a steam engine. Carmarthen is the only other town this side of Swansea which possesses such an appliance. The engine and accessories have just been delivered, and on Saturday afternoon the official trials took place. The Brigade under Capt. Crabb assembled at the Fire Station. Dartmouth street, and manned the engine which was drawn bv two horses and taken at a trot to Great North-road, a point where the pressure from the hydrant is very low, and could only be thrown to the first floor windows. The engine was located near the Baptist Cbapel. The members of the Council were nearly all present, and the chairman (Dr. T. B. I'. Davies* lighted the fire, and in ii minutes Hi) lbs. of steam was recoided. The firemen at once got to work and played on the chapel with great force to a great height and also on the CuuutySchoo). A move was afterwards made to the Masonic Hall, where the test was even more favourable. The representatives of the firm were present superintending the trials, which attracted large crowds of sightseers, who were delighted with the turn-out. The new steamer is of tbe 200-2;-)0 gallon size and will project a lJ-Hi inch stream of water to a height of liO feet. or two or more smaller but strong and effective jets to a good working height. It is handsomely fitted, and bears the name of the town on the sides of the hose box in gold and colours. The woodwork of the engine is effectively painted in vermillion and picked out, and the bright metal parts are highly burnished. A powerful double-lever brake acting on both hmd wheels is fitte(l. also a powerful gong for clearing the road when travelling to a fire, and there is a full supply of accessories. CHAMBER OF TRADE. The members of this organisation held their  i t at tli e ]Port of quarterly meeting on Wednesday night at the Port of Hull Fishermen's CTabroom, Victoria Road. In the absence of the chairman, Mr A. 1. Rust, the position was occupied by Mr W. T. Laugharne, draper. We understand that questions of much importance to the tradespeople of the town were discussed at length, and that the Chamber is fully alive to the interests of trade. CATHOLIC FETE AND FANCY FAIR. The members of the Catholic community held a novel, interesting and what was perhaps more important, a successful function on Thursday last. In front of Fort Hubberston, overlooking the sea, and almost secluded from view is a stretch of green sward and here by kind permission of Lieut.-Col. Laurie, R.E.. the fete and fancy fair were held under pleasant conditions. The stalls were under cover in a large shed which was decorated for the occasion and which was splendidly adapted for the purpose. The stalls and stallholders were :—Plain and fancy work, Mrs Portch toys, Miss Fogden sweets and fruit, Mrs Morgan .L Jones; ices aud lemonade, Mrs Mrs Morgan J" Jones; ices and lemonade, Mrs McFigue; tea, Mrs Alexander, Mrs Cutter. Mrs, Shanahan. There were also bran tubs and houp-la in the open field, the latter attended by the Misses Pbilben. and other amusements. After six o'clock the Territorial Band arrived. When darkness crept on the ground was lighted up by Acetylene gas lamps lent by Mr Birt and other lamps from Mr Hellings. The attendance in the afternoon was not large but in the evening it was all that could be desired. Dancing was indulged in on the green and afterwards in the Fort Room. The plain and fancy work was practically all sold, whilst the journey seemed to give keen appetites for the refreshments disappeared rapidly. Both fete and fair exceeded expectations considering the distance. Great numbers attended from Hakin whilst even the Studt family were represented. Thanks were accorded to Lieut.-Col. Laurie for the loan of the grounds and to Sergt.- Major Hunt for loan of furniture. Several members of the Catholic congregation had been unstinted in their efforts to attain success and the result of their |j labour was very satisfactory sociably and financially. I DEATH OF MR. JAMES BERRY. An interesting personage and familiar figure has been removed from the public gaze by the passing away of Mr James Berry, of Charles Street, who was so well known in the town, where he had resided for over thirty years. Deceased was a Sussex man. and first made his acquaintance with this district when as a soldier in the East Middlesex Regiment (77th foot), be was stationed at Hubberston Fort. He at- tained the rank of sergeant, and served as instructor in London, and at the end of his service retired with a well-earned pension. He had a commanding presence, standing quite six feet. and had a genial countenance, which reflected the character of the man. Mr James Berry wore a perennial smile, and a disposition of the pleasantest. About two years ago he was stricken with paralysis, but he was able to get about until quite recently. A few weeks ago be decided to pay one more visit to his native county and with Mrs Berry made the jouruey to the south of England. Whilst there, it appears, he slipped and fell, and his condition became such that he had to return home and a week later, on Wednesday morning, at four o'clock he passed away. He attained his 7oth year last month. The funeral took place at the cemetery on Monday afternoon, the Rev. \Y. H. Prosser officiating. Deceased for many years attended North Road Church, and was a member of the Oddfellows. Great sympathy is felt for Mrs Berry in her severe bereavement. « QfJUlTS. A match was played on Saturday at Herbrand- ston, wnen the homesters again defeated Milford after a splendid contest by s points. COHE W. Lloyd 15 G. Noakes 21 T.John 19 W. Warlow iCapi. 21 T. G. Llovd 17 J. Howells 21 T.H.Llovd 11 JL Bevan 21 G. Hart (Captl. 20 T. Warlow 21 L'. John 21 F..Tames 15 ,T. John 21 J.Smith 7 T. John. 21 F. Lucas In I
3. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest.1…
3. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest. 1 ]5th Sunday after Trinity, September 19th. I Holy Communion, 8 a.m. I Matins and Choral Communion, 11 a.m. Te Deum, 1 Woodward, Smart; Communion Service, Maunder; Hyms, 474, 323. 324. I Evensong, 6 p.m. Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, 1 Bunnett in F; Hymns, 163, 271, 227, 12.
Haverfordwest Grammar I School.I
Haverfordwest Grammar School. MEETING OF GOVERNORS. SALARIES OF THE ASSISTANT MASTERS. A meeting of the Haverfordwest Grammar School Governors was held on Monday, when there were present: Mr R. T. P. Williams (chairman), Sir Owen Scouriield, Archdeacon Hilbers, Mr Isaiah Reynolds (mayor), Messrs Herbert J. E. Price, James Thomas, Hugh Saunders, and W. T. Davies. THE HEATING APPARATUS. A communication was received from Mr Hugh Thomas stating that the tender for the installation of the heating apparatus had been let to Messrs Holder & Sons. Newport, Mon., the contract to be completed by the 17th inst. He was pleased to report that the work would be carried out well under the estimated cost. FREE PLACES. It was reported that it would now be necessary to provide 25 per cent free places in the school. This would mean that the Governors would have to provide nine free places in all, seven of which would be filled by the Milward and County scholarships, leaving two other places to be filled. Rev. J. Henson (headmaster), said that for the next term there would be 110 or 115 pupils in the school, as compared with 98 last term. Sir Owen Scourtield Almost a record ? The Chairman There have been 124 in the days before county schools were established in Pembroke- shire. Referring to the free places, the Chairman remarked that the Governors had no grounds for applying to the Board of Education to vary the number of free places this year. It was necessary to give 25 per cent. free places in order to qualify for the secondary grant. Mr Price asked how Mr Henson proposed to fill these two places. The Chairman said the selection would have to be made after the examination for the Milward Scholar- ships. Replying to Archdeacon Hilbers the Headmaster said that of eleven candidates, five bad been awarded county scholarships. Six others came up to scholar- ship standard. He believed that nearly all of these were sitting for the Milward examination. It was decided that the selection of the two candidates for free places should be left in the hands of a committee consisting of the Chairman, the Mayor, Archdeacon Hilbers, and Mr Price. It was understood that the candidates must be selected from the county list, but that preference should be given to the boys who gained priority in the Milward examination. ASSISTANT MASTERS' SALARIES. An application was received from Mr Sealy, the fourth master, for an increase of salary, and questioned as to the school's financial position, the Chairman said that after paying bills the governors would have £137 to their credit. Mr Warren estimated their surplus income for the next year at about £ 213, but Mr Warren had omitted to include the sixth master, who was appointed last December. The surplus would, therefore, not exceed £ 120 or £ 130 The Headmaster mentioned that all his staff belonged to the Assistant Masters' Association, and he believed the governors would be faced with applications for a general increase. It was decided, on the motion of Mr Price, seconded by Archdeacon Hilbers, that the question of the assistant masters' salaries be referred to the finance committee to report to the December meeting. TASIvER'S SCHUUJJ. The next business was to appoint a representative on the governing body of Tasker's school, and the Chairman mentioned that Tasker's scheme was being put in the crucible, and in what form it would emerge he could not say. He believed the intention was to deprive the Governors of a representative, but as he had not been able to attend for two years he had decided to resign and he asked the Governors to appoint someone else. Archdeacon Hilbers asked if there was any such body as Tasker's Managers. The Chairman: No. Their title is The Managers of the Haverfordwest County School district." Archdeacon Hilbers I think there is a certain importance to be attached to that. The Chairman said he had been on the body since 1894, but could not attend now. Pressed to allow his name to stand, the Chairman declined. He had, he said, given the matter careful consideration, and he bad come to the conclusion that a representative who did not attend, should not be elected. It was unanimously decided that the Mayor should be appointed to the vacancy. HEADMASTER'S REPORT. The Headmaster reported that since his last report the school had been principally occupied in examinations. F. S. Thomas and M. H. Rogers (Milward Exhibitioners) had passed Responsions at Oxford in the stated subjects. W. S. Edmond had passed the Matriculation examination of the Northern Universities, and A. J. Edwards had been elected to the vacant place in the Post Office- After giving a list of the Central Welsh Board suc- cesses, the Headmaster continued:—"Of former pupils of the school, G. F. Phillips (William Owen Exhibitioner), has graduated at Aberystwyth with 2nd Class Honours in Latin and J. H. Tamlyn has been awarded a Scholarship of £10 at the same University College. The athletic sports were held on July 1."). On July 19 it was recommended that the school should be closed immediately, owing to the danger of the spread of measles. The examina- tions for the Entrance and Internal Milward Schol- arships will be held when the school reassembles on September 16th." OTHER BUSINESS. I The Headmaster was authorised to obtain 12 new desks, and a sum of tl 10s was placed at his disposal for additional appliances in the woodwork room, as required by the Inspector. Additional radiators were ordered to be placed in the dormitories, and in the large central hall in the school in accordance with the Architect's recom- mendation. Dr. Williams was re-appointed a co-optative governor, subject to the approval of the Board of Education for a period of 7 years. A resolution thanking the Headmaster for the continued progress made in the school was passed.
SUPPORTING THE BUDGET.
SUPPORTING THE BUDGET. MEETINGS AT HAVERFORDWEST MILFORD AND NEYLAND. ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERINGS. SOLID FOR LLOYD GEORGE. Pembrokeshire is solid for Lloyd George's budget, as is proved by the large and enthusiastic meetings held during the past week in Haverfordwest, Milford Haven and Neyland, when not a single dissentient appeared in opposition to the Budget proposals, and what is even more important, to the resolution pledging the meetings to support the Government in safeguarding the constitutional rights of the House of Commons. CROWDED HALL AT MILFORD. Those who say that Milford Haven is becoming a Conservative stronghold would have been sadly dis- illusioned bad they been present at the Masonic Hall on Thursday night, when a crowded and enthusiastic meeting was held in support of the Budget. Dr. Greorge Griffith presided, and be was supported on the platform by Mr Maurice Fersht, the principal speaker, Mr Robert Cole, J.P., Councillor W. Hire, and the Rev. J. Harris. PEMBROKESHIRE MAN'S BUDGET. At the outset the Chairman referred to the excite- ment which the Budget bad caused throughout the country. He was proud to think that the Budget bad been formulated and introduced by a Welshman, and what was more a Pembrokeshire man. (Cheers). Recently Mr Lloyd George came to see hisold friends in the county, and he had the pleasure of taking him to the old home in which he lived in Steynton until he was two or three years of age. The Tory Press called the Budget a penal budget:: and he was sorry to find that even Pembrokeshire people had called the Chancellor of the Exchequer names which he would not lower himself to repeat. He was told that the budget would affect agreat many people, includ- himself. He could not help that. (Applause). If he sold land at a good price he was prepared to pay for it. (Cheers). The Chairman referred to the shabbi- ness of enormously rich people who were making such a noise about being called upon to pay for the national defences and social reform. The agitation showed that the time bad come when the House of Lords must be reformed. (Loud cheers.) As the Lords threatened to throw out the budget he hoped they would act up to their threats, as nothing would please him better than to see the Government going to the country on the budget. (Cheers). The Chair- man also alluded to Old Age Pensions, and caused great laughter by mentioning ,how one poor deluded woman in Milford had told him that the pension was given her by the Conservatives. ONE OF THE GREATEST BUDGETS. Mr Robert Cole said he was pleased to appear on that platform in support of one of the greatest budgets ever introduced into the House of Commons. The meeting would show that Milford people were in hearty sympathy with a budget, which, without increasing taxation on the necessaries of life, secured the necessary money for national defence and social reform. He moved a resolution in support of the budget, because of its maintenance of Free Trade, its relief of local burdens, and because it would promote land reform. Finally the resolution pledged the meeting to support the Government in safeguarding the constitutional rights of the House of Commons. (Cheers.) A REAL TRIAL. Rev. J. Harris seconded, and in the course of a vigorous speech, said there was witnessed in that town the other night a celebrated trial, which made a judge" notorious, and a counsel" famous. There was a great audience expecting great things great interest was manifested in the proceedings, but behind it all was the feeling that the whole concern was artificial, a mere sham. (The Chairman Hear, hear.) That night they were face to face with a real trial. The prisoner was the budget; the counsel for the prosecution were Lord Lansdowne and Lord Rothschild, and for the defence Mr Asquith and Mr Lloyd George. (Loud Cheers.) The judge was the world universal, the indictment was that the prisoner (the budget), was guilty of spoliation and robbery. The trial was no sham. The struggle was not so much between Conservatives and Liberals, as between the aristocracy and democracy of the country, between wealth and privilege on the one hand, and the mass of workers on the other, between the man who worked not, neither did he spin, and the man who went down to the sea in ships to labour for his daily bread by the sweat of his brow. The working man of this country had no right whatever to eat the crumbs from the rich man's table he had a perfect right to a table of his own and a life of his own. (Yes, and cheers.) Workingmen were not slaves, not rich men's chattels, they were free citizens. The workingman of this country was not a parasite; he was a man and a hero. He did not object to contribute his share towards the national expenditnre; he created no fuss when his tobacco, his beer, and his whisky were taxed. In conclusion Mr Harris said the less we had of Lords Lansdowne and Rothschild in the Government of this country the better. The flowing tide was now with the i Government. (Cheers.) Supporting the resolution, Mr Fersht kept the audience in a high state of enthusiasm for about an hour. He referred to the successful meetings he had addressed in the Pembroke boroughs, and said he had been promised lively times at Milford Haven. It was said that he would have Mr Birt on his track, and if Mr Birt were present he hoped be would give him a patient bearing and afterwards catechise him as much as he liked. (Laughter.) Proceeding, the speaker described Mr Lloyd George's budget as the greatest, the most democratic, as well as the fairest and the most equitable that bad ever been intro- duced. It was all that for the one unanswerable reason that it refused to tax the necessities of the working classes. (Applause.) Its main principle was that each man should pay according to his ability to pay. If it was right to tax a man on the results of his labour, it was more than just to tax a man who received his income without working for it. The speech of a Duke or an Earl in opposition to the budget was as effective support of the budget, as Mr Lloyd George's Limehouse speech. The speaker gave instances of rich men drawing thousands of pounds from industrial towns and con- tributing a mere fraction towards the municipal government of those towns. He incidentally mentioned how it was said that Free Traders in the Pembroke boroughs could only get a foreigner to defend the budget. He was probably a great deal more English than a good many members of the Tory Clubs. He was proud to be a member of the same race as Lord Rothschild and Lord Beaconsfield. The great fight before them was whether the Lords or the Commons were to rule the country, and he had no doubt that the democracy would decide for the Commons. The meeting concluded with the usual votes of thanks. During the evening speeches by the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer and the Prime Minister were delivered by means of a gramophone. MEETING AT HAVERFORDWEST. I RATES AND TAXATION OF SITE VALUES. On Saturday evening Mr Maurice Fersht addressed a meeting in the Temperance Hall, Haverfordwest. A feature of the meeting were gramophone speeches by the Prime Minister, Mr Lloyd George, and Mr Winston Churchill. A UNIQUE MEETING. Mr T. C. Rees presided, and said that never before in his lifetime had he been present at such a meeting. It was a most extraordinary thing to have a meeting in support of the budget, and the reason for the meeting was the threatened action of the House of Lords. To reject the budget would mean that none of those to whom salaries were due in the great departments of State should receive them, and he presumed that the taxes already collected would have to be remitted. He mentioned how certain tea merchants proposed keeping their ships out of port until the House of Lords threw out the budget, when they would land the tea without paying duty. That was part of the programme, and he trusted that such a state of things would never come to pass. The only unusual thing about the budget was that it tried to be fair. (Cheers.) It was the first attempt in the history of the country to put taxation upon a fair basis, and to make those contribute who bad not hitherto paid their fair share. Landlords and brewers were the two classes who had hitherto escaped. As an instance of the justice of the pro- posed tax on mining royalties he quoted the instance of the Mauretania's 333 stokers who received less in wages per week than was paid to the owners of the coalfields in mining royalties. He also referred to the tax on reversions as just and equitable. THE FIRST DEMOCRATIC BUDGET. Mr Maurice Fersht, who received an enthusiastic reception, at the outset repudiated the false report of his speech at Pembroke Dock which had ap- peared in a contemporary, and in which he was accused of saying most absurd and abominable things. This was the first budget, continued Mr Fersht, which placed taxation on those best able to bear it, the first budget which dealt with the great land problem, which refused to tax a single neces- sity of the working classes, which was, finally, an unanswerable argument for Free Trade finance. It was said by the opponents of the budget that the first to suffer would be the agricultural labourer, and the Duke of Buccleucb, owner of 400,000 acres of land, who drew a quarter of a million pounds yearly in rents, had withdrawn a XI subscription from a local football club on account of the burdens placed on him by the budget. (Laughter). Twenty Liberal members of Parliament had made up the deficiency by contributing Is each. (Applause and laughter). One great Lord who drew X100,000 from the town of Bootle threatened to withdraw a sub- scription from a local church frequented by his tenants. It was found out that the same peer was building a ball room to his London house at a cost of £ 00,000. (" Shame.") LORD ROSEBERY'S SPEECH. Lord Rosebery :made a speech on the previous day in which he said that he could not follow Tariff Reform and he could not follow the Liberal Party, because it was socialistic. (Laughter). As a matter of fact Lord Rosebery wanted everybody to follow him. (More laughter). Lord Rosebery's speech was as good a speech in support of the budget as that of Mr Lloyd George at Limehouse. (Cheers). Lord Rosebery asked why tax land more than consols, but his lordship surely knew that land was different in the sense that it was limited, and that when people who had a monopoly in land held it up it be- came a national danger. In this battle, Labour stood behind the Government because it realised that the fight was between the democracy and the aristocracy. If the budget was Socialism, the more the country had of that kind of Socialism the better. He quoted from The budget week by week," a publication issued by the Anti-Budget League, in which the working-man was represented as saying that anything which came between his" baccy" and his beer would have a warm time of it. Those words were a deliberate insult to every working man. (Cheers). It suggested that all working men were interested in were tobacco and beer, and that he knew nothing and cared nothing about national finances and questions of taxation. Working-men were prepared to pay additional taxation on their tobacco and spirits because these were comparative luxuries. SIR GEORGE ARMSTRONG CRITICISED. Sir George Armstrong says Your Liberal Free Trade finance is bankrupt. You have a deficit of 16 millions, and you have to tax the poor man's tobacco to pay it." As a matter of fact there was no deficit —only a prospective one. The national indebted- ness had been reduced to the extent of 40 millions, tea and sugar duties had been reduced, and but for Oid Age Pensions, additional Dreadnoughts, unem- ployment insurance, and the land problem and social reform, there would have been a surplus next year. Mr Lloyd George had offered to relieve any case of hardship if it could be proved to him. Agriculture, overburdened with taxes, bad been relieved; small holdings were exempt. The Budget proposals were a tax, not on land, but on the in- creased value of land. At Pembroke Dock the School Board wanted a piece of land for an infants' school at Monkton. Sir Thomas Meyrick received for this land £ 4 10s an acre, but when the School Board wanted a site they had to pay X472 for four- fifths of an acre No wonder the ratepayers of Pem- broke were overburdened. Mr Lloyd George pro- posed to place a tax of 20 per cent. on this unearned increment. It ought to be 50 per cent. and more. (Cheers). The speaker mentioned several other cases where land, which paid a small sum towards local rates, was sold at enormous sums to public bodies. Men like the Duke of Norfolk were not afraid of a twenty per cent. increment tax, or of a halfpenny tax on undeveloped land (if it were a tax on undeveloped brains he could understand it because most of them would then be bankrupt),—what they were afraid of was the valua- tion of land. By means of valuation the nation would find out what the land was really worth and what the workers had been losing as a source of revenue. If there was any tax on industry at all, it was the royalty paid to an idle landlord for minerals which he was not responsible for when pnt into the earth. No man had a right to levy a toll on a natural product which was an absolute necessity. (Cheers). Take the case of the Lusitania, which consumed 16,S00 ton of coal in a voyage from Liver- pool to New York and back. A royalty of Is 3d a ton on this amounted to £1,050, while the 333 stokers employed on the liner, men who where stripped to the waist-received only £ 543 during the same period. The Government, by their social reform, were not adding to the cost of living, but raising the standard of living. BE PREPARED FOR AN ELECTION. Continuing Mr Fersht said his instructions were to be prepared for a General Election at any moment. It might be next month, or the month after, but whenever it came lie. had no doubt of the result. Even if the Budget were beaten in the country, it would have served this good purpose-people would have been awakened to the great issues before the nation-whether a man dependent on his labour was to pay a larger share of taxation, or the man who drew a fortune from unearned sources. So far as Pembrokeshire was concerned, Mr Roch and Mr Philipps were perfectly safe, but whenever and wherever they had the opportunity they should strike a noble blow for a noble cause. (Cheers). VALUE OF LAND INCREASED. Mr A. B. Williams moved a resolution of support in the Government, and paid a tribute to Mr Fersht for his excellent speech. Mr John Harries seconded, and said he was a great admirer of the Budget and of Mr Lloyd George. He found nothing to disapprove of in the Budget. The Chairman remarked that the Budget was as popular in Haverfordwest as in other parts of the country. The resolution was carried unanimously, and Mr A. B. Williams, in moving a vote of thanks to the Chairman, said that in an agricultural county like Pembroke the land question was of paramount importance. There were abundant instances where the value of land had recently increased, and he mentioned that at a local property sale that day land had changed hands at most remunerative prices. The resolution was carried, and was briefly acknowledged by the Chairman. BUDGET LEAGUE AT NEYLAND. I On Wednesday evening Mr Fersht addressed a crowded meeting at Neyland, the Rev. W. Powell presiding. A resolution supporting the Government was moved by the Rev. W. M. Williams, and carried unanimously. The speakers were given a good bearing, and there were no interruptions.
Dates to be Remembered at…
Dates to be Remembered at Milford Haven. Will readers please note that all notices for which printing is done at the office of this Journal are inserted FREE or CHABOK. In all otter cases the fee is tid. per line. On Sunday evening next, September 19th, the Vicar will preach a special sermon on Temperance," with special reference to the recent Temperance Mission held in the town. Thursday, September 23rd. Harvest I festival in the Parish Church 7.30 p.m. Preacher, Rev. W. Rice Thomas, M.A., vicar of Haroldston West. The festival will be continued on the following Sunday. 1 The harvest festival will be held in the Parish Church, on Thursday, September 2??rd. Holy Eucharist at 7.30 a.m. org11 recital by Mr C. Morris, B.A., F.R.C,l)" orgamst of S. David's Cathedral at ,.IY p.m. Evensong and sermon, 7.30. Prea.cher, Rev T. Rice Thomas, M.A. September 2Gth.—Rehoboth Church anni- versary. Minister Rev. J. W. Mathews (Rhcndda). Thursday, September 30th. — Annual eisteddfod in connection with inornton Baptist Church at the Masonic Hall. Monday, October 4th.-Social in con- nection with the Wesleyan Sunday School. October 7th.—Empire tea and variety entertainment at Masonic Hall in connection with the Young Helpers' League. Thursday, October 7th.—Rehoboth C M. Church harvest thanksgiving. Thursday, October 14th. Laying of foundation stone of Congregational Sunday School, and tea. Thursday, October 21st.- Free Cliurcli Council meeting at Xorth Road Baptist Chapel. Speaker Rev J. M. Saunders, M. A., Fencoed, Glamorganshire. Thursday. October 28th.-Grand concert by the renowned Pembroke Dock Choral Society (con- ductor, Mr T. G. Hancock)- Full orchestra: at the Masonic Hall. proceeds for Wesleyan Church building fund.
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Startling Discovery on a Milford…
Startling Discovery on a Milford Trawler. EXPLOSIVES IN THE COAL. When the steam trawler "Colwyn" arrived in Milford Docks on Friday afternoon, some sensation was caused by the report of the discovery of a gelignite package in the bunkers. The packet was handed over to the owners of the vessel, Messrs D. Pettit 6- Co., and the storv was told that whilst at sea during the week. one of the engineers was shovelling coal on to the tires when he observed a white packet amongst the coal on the shovel. It turned out to be an explosive as stated. Seen on Friday evening by our representative Mr Pettit unfolded the packet, the contents of which were enclosed in a white wrapper marked Gelignite and bearing the trade mark and name of Curtiss A- Harvey, London, Dragon Brand. Opinions as to the power of the explosive differ. Some say that it was capable of blowing out the boiler and sending the ship and its crew of 9 men to the ocean's depths, but on the other hand it is said that it was practically harmless "unless it was compressed and charged. This much is certain that in transit from colliery to trucks and from thence to the ship it must have been subject to at least some force of contact without any damage. It will be remembered that similar discoveries have recently been made in Naval coal. In any case it is cause for serious alarm and enquiry.
PEMBROKE ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY…
PEMBROKE ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY (T.F.), (No. 1 Company, Milford Haven). Drill for the week commencing 13tb September:- Instruction in Signalling and Recruits' Drill, Gun Laying and Trumpet Practice. Thursday, 7.30. Orderly Sergeant, Sergeant A. Jeffs. Orderly trumpeter, H. Ball. T. W. PRICE, Captain.
NEYLAND NEWS.
NEYLAND NEWS. The dainty work of Ladies deft fingers is shown to advantage when Barbour's F.D.A. pure white lustrous linen Crochet Thread is procured from BIDDLECOMBE IF. The Cash Draper. .;¡. THE FISHING INDUSTRY. The fishing industry is now making rapid progress. During last week some 30 smacks landed their catches which realised good prices. On Friday the smack Sea Belle," of which Mr R. Penny is skipper, landed her catch, which realized X44 2s. This con- stitutes a record for smacks landing at Neyland, as the largest amount realized before was i:33 7s 6d. This is her first trip to Neyland. On Monday five smacks landed with good catches, also the steam trawlers Hero and Angle." The Hero's catch realised 117S and that of the "Angle. which only went out on Friday, about £ 00. Amongst her catch she bad 36 kits of herring which fetched Ijs per kit. Prices are very good on the market. Soles are fetching il2 12s (;d a trunk, and bake £ 2 12s fid per kit. It is expected that a large number of smacks will land this week. ZION ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. Bright and hearty were the services held at Zion Presbyterian Church on Sunday last. The special preacher throughout the day was the Rev. G. A. Edwards, B.A., of Carmarthen, who preached edifying and impressive sermons to large and appreciative congregations. In the afternoon prior to the sermon Mr Edwards delivered a short, but very appropriate address to the children. The services were continued on Monday evening when Mr Edwards again delivered a very powerful address to a fairly large congregation. The collections throughout the services were in aid of the church funds. FOOTBALL. The Xeyland Club. the holders of the Pembroke- shire Cup, anticipate a good season this year. Nearly all the old players will be available, in addition to a number of young players from which the team may be recruited. Mr H. Phillips has been appointed captain forthe ensuing season, and Mr A. Richardson vice-captain. Mr Pol hill is the hon. secretary. A practice match was held last Saturday between the first and second teams. The seconds made a good show against their seniors, and after a very exciting game were only beaten by three points. Next Saturday the first team will meet Tenby at Neyland in a friendly match. PRETTY WEDDING. A pretty wedding was solemnised at the Roman Catholic Church, Milford Haven, last week, when Mr James Farraday. eldest son of Mr P. Farraday, of Booley. Co, Wexford, Ireland, was married to Miss Florence E. Harries, daughter of Mr James Harries, Honeyborough House. Neyland. The bride, attired in a princess gown of cream cloth, trimmed with Limerick lace and silk braid, with hat to match, was given away by her father. The bridesmaid was Miss Gwen Johns. Narberth, cousin of the bride, who wore a cream cloth tailor-made coat and skirt, and a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom, whilst the duties of best man were carried out by Mr F. T. Allan, cousin of the bride. The bride carried an ivory bound Prayer-book, from which depended silk ribbons interwoven with choice exotics, the gift of the bridegroom. The ma"riage ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. Father Barke. When the happy couple returned from the church a reception was held at the residence of the bride's father at Honey- borough. Neyland. at which about sixty guests were present. Mr and Mrs Farraday left Johnston by the (i.-iu p.m. train en route for London and Brighton, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's travelling dress was a brown tailor-made costume, with hat to match. The presents, which numbered over lot), were many of them of a valuable nature.
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Family Notices
BIRTHS. On the 23rd ult., at Johnston, the wife of George W. Scale, of a daughter. On the 6th inst at 10, Brick Cottages, Pill, Milford Haven, the wife of Mr G. W. Marshall, of a son (still-born). On the 7th inst., at the Moravian House, the wife of the Rev. S. I.. Connor, of a daughter. On the Sth inst., at the Plasterer's Arms, Dew Street, in this town, to Mr and Mrs Charles Griffiths, a son. MARRIAGES. On the -)th inst., at Hill Park Baptist Church, by (he Rev. John Jenkins, Mr Thomas Richards, of the Castle Hotel, livery stables, to Miss Richards, of North Court, Spittal. On the ;ith inst.. at Hill Park Baptist Church (by licence), by the Rev. John Jenkins, Mr E. Griffiths, coachman, Picton Castle. to Mi=,s Jeanie Pritchard, Bethany Farm. On the 4th met., at St. Catherine's Church, Milford Haven, by the Rev. E. J. Howells, B D., William Henry King, eldest son of the 1 ate Mr Joseph King, Milfcrd Haven, to Annie, eldest daughter of Mr Theophilus Griffiths, Lyddaston, On the 1-ith inst., at St. Thomas Church, by the I Yen. Archdeacon Hilbers. Mr Earnest Olley. of Bristol, to Annie, only daughter of Mr Thom&e Evans, Avalenau Lodge. Haverfordwest. DEATHS. On the 2nd inst., at Prendergast. in this town Percy, the beloved son of Mr W B Griffiths, aged 6 years. Deeply regretted. On the 9th inst., at 42, Prendergast Hill, in this town, Dons Gertrude Merriman, aged 5 years. On the 2'Jth ult., at 44, St. Helen's Avenue. Swan- sea, Martha, the beloved wife of Mr John Truscott, watchmaker, late of Milford. Interred at St. Peter's Church, Cockett. Deeply mourned. On the 9th inst at Kilburn, London, Martha, the beloved wife of H Willis, and eldest daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Devonald, of Milford Haven. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Mr and Mrs Lewis and family, of Hill Farm, Burton, desire to thank their numerous friends, who have written letters of sympathy and condolence to them in their great loss and sad bereavement. Mr and Mrs Edward Evans, of Dartmouth Gardens, Milford Haven, desire to return their sincere thanks to the numerous friends who have shown their sympathy in their recent loss of their daughter. Mr and Mrs Thomas, father and mother of the deceased wishes to thank the many friends who showed their much valued sympathy with the widow and bereaved family of the late Robert Thomas, who lost his life at the Neyland Ice Factory, on September Gth, 1909.
I 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 CHAEOE. In all other cases the fee is Gd. per 11r." Thursday, September 16tli.—Grand concert at Millin Cross chapel. Tickets. Is. Thursday, September 16th—Lecture at Sutton Baptist Chapel by the Rev. David Griffiths of Welshpool.Tickets od. Sunday, September 19th.—South Dairy Chapel church anniversary services. Preacher, the Rev. W. Evans, Martletwy. Services: 3 0.30, 2.30, 6.30. September 19 and 20.—Ebenezer Church anniversary services. Preacher: Rev. R. R. Roberts, B.A., Cardiff. Thursday, September 2:3rd -Concert in Masonic Hull. Proceeds in aid of Men's Institute. Thursday, September :23.-Pembrokeshire Open Dog Show at Haverford west. I Sunday. September 26.-Bethesda church harvest festivat. September 29.—Harvest Festival at St. Marv's Church. Haverfordwest, on Wednesday September 29th (Michaelmas Day), and on Sunday. October 3rd. Preacher. Rev. T. Packer, of Swansea, and Kev. John Evans, of New Tredegar. Onertory for the Infirmary. October 5th Portfield Fair Day).—The annual street collection on behalf of the R.S.P.C.A. Sunday, October 10th. — Harvest thanks- giving services at the Albany Chapel. fruit, flowers, aud vegetables thankfully received. Collections and proceeds in aid of the Infirmary. October IT and IS.—Visit of the Rev. Carey Bonner to the Haverfordwest Branch of the Sunday School Union. Tuesday. October 19.Ve:1cyan Chapel, Haverfordwest. The Rev. Diusdale T. Young, of j London, will preach, and also lecture on Peter Mckenzie. October 28th and 2)th.-Haverfordwest WesleyHn Church graud bazaar.
LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS.
Gr.W.R. Excursions.—Day trips to Swan- sea, Neath, Cardiff, and Bristol on Monday next. Also 1 or 2 days to London. For further particulars see advertisement. A Public Park.—The annual meeting of the Town Improvements Committea will be held mi Friday night at the Council Chamber at 7.30. At this meeting the question of a public park will be discussed, as well as other important matters, and it is hoped that all members will be present. County Live Stock Insurance Company.— This well-known Insurance Company, who are repre- sented in Haverfordwest by Mr Sidney Bowler, Albert street, have recently paid the following claims :-Mr Roch James, Slade Hall, horse lame for four weeks, XI per week Mr Thomas, Lightapipe, horse lame for three -weeks, 11 per week Mr P. Hancock, Robleston, £5 for depreciation of value. Williamston Men's Club.—On the 1st inst., a general meeting of the members of this club was held in the Institute. The secretary, Mr J. Webb, read out the balance sheet, which showed that the club had in hand over X6. This was considered very satisfactory. The president, Sir Owen Scourfield, had great pleasure in declaring the club open for the autumn and winter seasons after it had been closed for the summer months. Metelorological Register.—Taken at St. Ann's Head for week ending 8 a.m., September 13th, 1909. Highest barometer reading reduced to 32 F and to mean sea level, 30.21 on the 9th lowest 29.76 on the 7th maximum temperature in the shado 63 on the 10th and 12th; minimum 44 on the 7th; amount of rainfall 008 inches; hours of bright sunshine 35-7 prevailing winds north and northeasterly, moderate to fresh breezes weather, cloudy, dull, hazy sea rough on the 6th and 7th, moderate to slight remainder of week. Haverfordwest Shop Assistants.—At a meeting of the Haverfordwest branch of the Shop Assis- tants Union last week, a letter was received from Mr D. J. Edmonds resigning his position as secretary in conse- quence of his leaving the town this week for Bridgend. The resignation was accepted with regret, and a resolution was passed thanking Mr Edmonds for his services to the branch during the last two years. Mr D. B. Edwards was appointed Mr Edmonds' successor, and Mr Charles Morgan, assistant secretary. It was reported that three new members had been enrolled during the past mouth. PEMBROKESHIRE AND HAVERFORDWEST IN- iriRMARY. -Number of patients in the above institution for the week ending September I Ith in-patients, 16; admitted, 1; discharged, 1; No. of out-patients 107. The Matron begs to acknowledge with best thanks the following gifts:—Lady Kensington, flowers and vege- tables; Mrs Rule Owen, flowers and vegetables; Mrs Eaton-Evans, flowers; Mrs Stokes, magazines. The Matron would be glad of old linen for the use of patients. The Late Dr. E. P. Phillips.—The following is a list of the wreaths received: Annie and May (servants), The family; Miss S. L. Williams & Miss Phillips; The Rev. W. Beach Thorns Miss Barham Col. White Mrs Deverell; Mr H. E. E. Philipps Sir Charles Philipps, Bart; Sir Owen Scourfield, Bart; Dr. Lloyd Dr. Wilson; Dr. Brigstoke Mrs Hutchinson Mr Edward Williams Mrs James Price; Mrs Herbert Price; Mr W. J. Jones; Mr Jenkins, Bridge Street; Mr Sweeney Mrs Stokes,St. Botolphs; Mrs Colby. Day Trip to Dublin.—The Great Western Railway Company announce another day trip excursion to Dublin via Fishguard and Kingstown, on Saturday midnight, September 25th, affording a Sunday in the Irish Capital. The magnificent turbine steamer. St. Andrew," will be employed for the trip, and Dublin (Westland Row) will be reiched at 9.10 on Sunday morning, September 2Gth. The return journey will be made at 9.15 p.m. (Irish time) the same night. The re- turn fare for this unique trip from all stations having bookings, ranges from 12s to 12s 6(1. Intending passen- gers are advised to book early, as the issue of tickets is limited. See Advt. A Temperance Campaign. A meeting of representak..es of the various churches and temperance societies in the town, convened by the Haverfordwest Temperance Council was held in the Temperance Hall on Friday evening. Mr John Harris presided, and the meeting unanimously endorsed the decision of the council to invite Mr Tennyson Smith to visit the town for an eight days' mission commencing on December 9tb. It was arranged to open the campaign with a demonstra- tion to be followed by a tea. The first three meetings, together with a service for men on Sunday afternoon, will be held in the Temperance Hall, and the other meetings will be held in the various churches in the town. Obituary.—It is with feelings of deepest regret, we have to record the death, at the age of 30, of Mr John Charles Lewis, the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Lewis, Hill Farm, Burton, who departed this life on Monday evening, Sept. 6th. His illness was of short duration, only one week. Every thing that love, skill and money could do to restore him, was done, but death gained the mastery. The esteem in which ho was held was manifest by the hundreds from far and near who attended his funeral on Thursday last. Such a large and representative procession has not been seen in the neighbourhood for a considerable number of yeais. His mortal remains were placed to rest at Sardis. His pastor, the Rev. E. Lawrence, with much pathos and deep feeling officiated. We cannot let this opportu- nity slip without just one reference to his life and character. He was one of the finest, all round young men we have ever known, possessing a character irre- proachable, meek, humble, kind and loving, always ready to help everyone in need and distress. Spoken of in the highest terms by all who knew him, and to know him was to love him. He was a true and faithful member of the church at Sardis a few years ago he was unanimously elected to the Diaconate, in which capacity he rendered faithful service to the church and to his God. We shall not merely miss him, but shall feel the want of him. We extend our deepest sympathy to the highly respected family in this time of deep trial and sorrow. Commending them to the solace of the only One who dan heal and console.—Communicated. The Property Market.—There was a large attendance and exceptionally brisk bidding at a property sale conducted by Mr Joseph Watts, auctioneer, at the Swan Hotel, Haverfordwest, on Saturday afternoon. Lot 1, consisting of Linton House farm and lands, situated in the vir age of Little Newcastle, and com- prising a dwelling house with outbuildings and about 132 acres of land in the occupation of Mr Daniel Rees at a yearly rent of X130, tenant paying rates, was knocked down to Mr Robert Harries, The Croft, St. Clears, for £ 2,780. Lot 2, a cottage and garden in the occupation of Mr Daniel Rees, of which the apportioned rent is t7, was sold to Mr Michael James for £ 155. Bidding started at £ 70. Havelock Villa, a garden, and a burgage, in Little Newcastle, comprised lot 3. This property is in tne occupation of the Rev. Jacob John at an apportioned annual rent of JE8, and bidding, starting at XIOO, advanced to £ 200, at which figure it was disposed of to the tenant. Lot 4, a coach house, two small stables, and a burgage, in the occupation of Mr Arthur Thomas at an annual rent of £ 3 17s 6d was sold to Mr Henry Lewis, Letterston, for £ 62 10s. Lot 5, three small gardens, let to Mr Arthur Thomas at 10s a year, was disposed of to Mr Henry Lewis for ;610.-Messrs Eaton Evans & Williams, Haverfordwest, were the solicitors concerned. -Mr Watts afterwards offered for sale New House, a freehold farm of over 59 acres, situated at Castlebythe, and let to Mr J. Harries at an annual rent of X62 10s. The auctioneer remarked that his experience was that for every application for a farm of 200 acres there were a dozen for small holdings of 60 acres. Bidding commenced at £ 900, and advanced to CI,250, but Mr Watts sa.id he could not sell at the price, and would afterwards negotiate privately with the bidders, of which there were several.—Mr Alfred B. Williams, of Haverfordwest and Fishguard, was the vendors' solicitor. St. Mary's Church Patronal Festival.—The initial services in connection with the Patronal Festival at the above church were held on Wednesday. Holy Communion was celebrated at 7, 8, and 11 a.m., and Matins were held at 11 a.m., when the vicar the Rev J. H. Davies, officiated. A children's service was held at 5 p.m. and at 7.30 p.m. the church was well filled, when a bright service was conducted. The choir gave a tasteful rendering of the anthem I will sing of Thy power" (Sullivan), the solo part being ably taken by Mrs Jenkyn Jones. Mr Chas. Bulmer F.R.C.O. presided at the organ. A very edifying and impressive sermon was delivered by the Rev J. H. Watkins-Jones, MA., of Swansea, who urged the congregation to make the church, mission- ary, universal and sincere. He appealed to them to take a strong hand in putting down the great vices in the country. The services were continued on Sunday, when the special preacher was the Rev J. S. Davies, B.A., assistant diocesan missioner. There was a fair atten- dance in the morning and in the afternoon. Mr Davies delivered a very edifying address to young men on the building of character." There was a goodly number of men present, and the address was much appreciated. There was a crowded congregation in the evening. The vicar, the Rev J. H. Davies, intoned the service, and Mr Davies again delivered a very powerful and inspiring sermon on the text, "He led them forth by the right way." The anthem, I will sing of Thy power (Sullivan), was repeated by the choir, with Mr J. D. Jones at the organ. Mrs Jenkyn Jones took the solo part with her usual ability. The services concluded with the singing of the Te Deum. The offertories throughout the Octave were devoted towards the restoration debt fund. The Institute.—For some time past negoti- ations have been proceeding with a view to obtaining more suitable premises for the Institute. We are now in a position to state that practically everything has been arranged, so that the future home of the club will be at the premises recently vacated by Mr A. B. Williams. The unsuitability of the Temperance Hall for the development of what should be its primary object, namely, the stimu- lating of literary and education tastes in young men, has long been felt by a large section of the executive com- mittee to be a great drawback. Now, however, with the acquisition of new premises, there is to be a huge scheme propounded by the Literary Committee which, should it have the support of the townspeople of Haverfordwest will afford facilities for instruction to young men which will only be rivalled by the Polytechnics of large centres. The Literary Committee hope during the winter months to provide ample opportunity for the young man who is desirous of improving his mental faculties, and to this end they are arranging a series of interesting lectures, debates, concerts, etc. It is also intended to organize a singing class, and a St. John's Ambulance Class, both of which should prove useful and instructive to the pupil. The Executive Committee are devoting a considerable amount of time and energy in endeavouring to give the young men of the town a comfortable and hygienic place, where they may spend their winter evenings to good advantage, and it is to be sincerely hoped that the resi- dents of Haverfordweat will show a tangible appreciation of their endeavours, by a ready response to the collectors who may visit them with subscription books at an early date. It is hoped that the necessary alterations and improvements to the premises will be completed by the end of October when they will be opened on a date fixed by the Committee. It is determined that nothing shall be left undone to make the new Institute the last word in comfort, provided the Committee feel that they have the support of the towns-people behind them. Other towns of much less importance than ours have well equipped reading rooms and clubs whereby their young men reap conside rable benefit. It is surely to be hoped we shall not be beh ind them in this respect.