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Neyland Council. THE TRINITY SERVICE. MR. OWEN PHILIPPS INTERVIEWED. MR. ROACH CONGRATULATES THE COUNCIL. A meeting of the Neyland Urban District Council was held on Monday evening, when the members present were :-Mr F. Hitchiugs (chairman), Mr Oliver Garrett (vice-chairman), Messrs J. Skone, W. Evans, G. Roach, W. Gwilliam, G. M. Voyle, D. Harris, James James, J. Hier, W. F. James, T. John and H. Jones THE TRINITY BOARD. With regard to the contemplated removal of the Trinity Service from Burton to Swansea, the Chairman mentioned that a committee, consisting of Mr Rowlands, Mr Voyle, Mr Jones (Waterston), Mr Merriman, and himself, was appointed to wait upon Mr Owen Philipps to consider whether it would be wise to draft a petition to the Trinity Board. That evening the committee waited upon Mr Philipps, who outlined a course of action which would not have occurred to anyone else except Mr Owen Philipps who was in the know in these things. He added that the committee was very much indebted to the Borough Member for his advice. This matter was afterwards dealt with in committee of the whole Council. MR. ROACH'S CONGRATULATIONS. The paving and lighting committee recommended that the Surveyor be authorised to cart the metal required for Great Eastern Terrace from the ship direct to the street where it was required in order to avoid the expense of a second carting. Mr Hier explained that the Committee had a long dis- cussion on this recommendation, which was considered in all its bearings, and they were unanimously of the opinion that if adopted it would be to the saving of the ratepayers. Mr W. F. James asked whether one result of the adoption of the recommendation would be that the ship would be detained, because if so there might be an objection on the part of the owners of the vessel. Mr Hier replied that that matter was fully con- sidered, and they anticipated no difficulty in that respect. Mr Roach congratulated the Committee for moving in the right direction. He himself was always ready to give credit where it was due, and he now took the opportunity of congratulating the Surveyor on having adopted one part of his scheme, viz., the driving of full loads in one- horse carts from the quarries to Picton Terrace. He asked if the Surveyor could not measure the stones in the vessel, so that the Council might run no risk of paying for 90 tons when they only had 80 tons. Mr Hier said it was very kind of Mr Roach to con- gratulate the committee, but he was afraid they could not accept his congratulations in the way they were proffered. It seemed to be a matter of very great sur- prise to Mr Roach that the Committee had done anything to relieve the rates, but that gentleman was living under very great misapprehension. The Committee on this occasion, as on all others, had acted on what they con- sidered the best interests of the ratepayers. Mr Yoyle argued that if it was intended to engage the steam roller on two occasions, instead of one, the saving contemplated would be more imaginary than real. Mr Evans expressed surprise that his friend, Mr VoyJe. should think they were going to depart from the old system of road-making. He understood that by the time the cargo of stones arrived the road would be in a fit and proper condition to receive them, Mr Roach I am sorry to see this attack on the Surveyor. Two months ago you gave him cartc blanche. The Chairman (surprised): I don't think so. Mr Hier thought the reference to which Mr Roach alluded concerned road-making, and judging from the roads in Neyland he did not think anyone on the Council could show the Surveyor how to make a road. (Hear, hear.) The Surveyor, replying to Mr Voyle, said it was not his intention to put the ballast on the roads until the arrival of the metal. Mr Voyle explained that his desire was to see a good road made. He did not want to waste tons of metalling in order to save a few shillings in cartage. Replying to Mr Roach the Surveyor said he had no objection to measuring the stones, but he was well acquainted with the size of the cargoes of stones from Llangwm. The report was adopted. GRANT FOR THE BEACH ROAD. The works committee recommended that the County Council be asked to make a grant of JE250 out of the promised 1300 for the Beach Road improvement. Mr Garrett ,in moving the adoption of the report, remarked that he thought the Council were justified in now asking for the £ 250. Mr Roach asked if there was any objection to the Press attending the Committee meetings. The Chairman: Certainly I have, and I think the Council have. Mr Roach When the matter was brought forward about me they were allowed here then. The Chairman I don't know to what you refer Mr Roach explained himself more fully. He said the Council would rememder that his scheme was referred to a special meeting of the Council in committee for con- sideration and report." Only one Reporter was present at that meeting. The Chairman said it was summoned as a special meeting of the whole Council. Mr Roach That is not on my agenda. I should like to know how many reporters were invited ? Tho Chairman I don't invite any reporters. Mr Roach The Telegraph has been represented here for years, and the" Pembrokeshire Herald" a long time. I dou't suspect our new friend, but the other papers ought to have been notified of it. The Chairman We do not invite Reporters as a matter of fact. They come here for their own entertainment, for their own edification, and also to get a little education. There is an Act of of Parliament entitling Press repre- sentatives to be present at all Council meetings, but there are certain things which it would be unwise to have published, and then we can resolve ourselves into com- mittee. Mr John I suppose one is at liberty to retire when the Council go into committee ? The Chairman You are at perfect liberty to retire at any time. Mr John I would rather clear out. It may appeal to you it doesn't to me. GAS ARREARS. I In presenting the finance committee's report, Mr Voyle mentioned that a few gas consumers were in arrears with their payments, and the committee was recommending that unless the accounts were paid the gas would be cut off. There were also a few accounts outstanding on the Private Street Works. No one could complain of the way in which the Council carried out this work, and they were always prepared to accept payments, however small. The Clerk would now notify those in arrears of the amount due from them.—The report was adopted. THE PRESS AND THE COUNCIL. A CUTE LOT." A long discussion arose on a motion made by Mr Garrett that the Reporters be notified of all special public meetings of the Council. The resolution was seconded by Mr Roach, and supported by Mr Gwilliam. Mr W. Evans moved an amendment that no such notification be sent to the Press. It would be departing from the rules. Mr W. F. James seconded, remarking that nearly all the special meetings of the Council were fixed at the ordinary meetings. There was little business at some of their meetings and'perhaps they were better conducted when the Press were absent. The Chairman said that personally he had no objection to the Press representatives being present at all special meetings, as he had perfect confidence in their discretion. Mr Hier did not see why the council should be over- anxious about getting the Reporters present. They had had very good "copy" from the meetings during the last few months. The Reporters were not likely to miss a meeting. They were a cute lot, and would get to know someway or other. (Laughter). Mr Yoyle said it was only courtesy to the Press to notifiy them of all special meetings of the Council. He had no fault to find with the Press representatives. Mr Gwilliam argued that it was only fair to the rate- payers that the Press should be notified of the meetings. The resolution was carried by a majority of one, and the Chairman remarked that he was informed that the Neyland Council was the only public body in the County of whose meetings the Press were not advised. THE LANDING OF FISH. Mr Roach brought forward the matter of the accommoda- tion provided by the G.W.R. for the landing of fish. He was talking to some of the Brixham men, and they described the Port as the best they had ever entered, but there was a lack of accommodation. The Chairman deprecated any public reference to the question, and the matter dropped.

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COMING EVENTS AT NEYLAND Sunday, October 17. Harvest thanks- giving services at Zion Church.

THE BUTTER-MAKERS' OPPORTUNITY. Nowhere in the wide world can butter of more perfect flavour be produced than in the old country. What then, is it that gives our rivals the preference and the pre-eminence on the English market ? It is the uniformity of the Product. The quality may be all right, the milk untainted, and the manufacture perfect, but that is not all. It is of no use sending out the produce of the dairy at one time with a rich June tint, and at another with a colour resembling lard. In the use of colouring matter many people make mistakes-they use harmful aniline com- pounds. Again, a crude product often results in uneven or muddy colouring and the appearance of the butter is completely spoiled. On the otker hand, there are certain preparations, tasteless in themselves, which have the effects of throwing up, as it were, the flavour of the butter. Those who have tried the article known under the name of "Silver Churn" Butter Colouring have found it to answer this requirement in an unusual degree, and being of exceptional purity, it goes much further than other similar preparations, and, moreover, has the advantage of not colouring the butter milk. The Silver Churn brand is the product of an old-estab- lished firm, Oldfield Pattinson and Co., of New Bridge Street, Manchester, and may be obtained either from them direct or through the leading chemists and dealers in dairy supplies at Gd., Is., 2s., 5s., 8a. and 14s. per bottle. -Advt.

HAKIN BRIDGE. FHEE TO FOOT PASSENGERS. PRESENTATION TO MEMBERS OF URBAN COUNCIL. SIX HUNDRED CHILDREN ENTERTAINED. INTERESTING CELEBRATIONS. Exactly fifty years ago was constructed the Victoria Bridge which on Saturday, in the presence of a large and representative gathering, was declared free to foot passenger traffic. The toll levied had long been a burden on all those-farmers, tradesmen, and workingmen—who resided on the Hakin side, and it was felt to militate against that free inter- course of the people which all classes desired. But a considerable revenue, no less than X450, was derived from the tolls and it was a bold step on the part of the Urban Council to forego over X300, the sum calculated to be received from foot passengers and to make good the deficiency from the rates. When it is remembered that a twopenny rate levied on the urban district of Milford produces less than £100, everyone will recognise that the sacrifice made by the Council was one not to be embarked upon without serious deliberation. Yet the step was worth taking, for the embarko was most unpopular, and from the point of view of business, most impolitic, while it pressed hardly on the poorest of the people, The decision of the Council to free the Bridge to foot passenger traffic, was hailed with glee by the people of Hakin, Hubberston, and Herbrandston, and a strong and representative committee, with Mr J. T. LI. Davies as chairman, and Mr Biddlecombe vice-chairman, was formed with the object of celebrating the occasion in a fitting manner. It was decided to present an address of thanks and appreciation to the members of the Council, to entertain the children of the three parishes named to a sumptuous tea, and to present them with mugs, as a memento of the occasion. The sum of £30 was collected by subscription, Mr W. Hancock making himself responsible for the subscriptions towards defraying the cost of the mugs. The general secretary was Mr F. W. Gibbs Stephens, who worked indefatigably in order to make the celebrations a success. THE PROCESSION Hakin was dressed in its gayest garb on Saturday, the appearance of the streets indicating a holiday aspect. At two o'clock the members of the Committee, with the general public, met at the N.P. Schoolroom, where a procession was formed. The procession was headed by the Committee, and then came the Pembroke Dock Total Abstinence Band, followed by the general public. A march was mac 'i? to the village of Hubberston, and then back to the Bridge via St. Lawrence Hill. CEREMONY AT THE BRIDGE. At the Bridge the Committee welcomed the members of the Urban Council. Those present consisted of Dr. Davles (chairman), Mr C. T. Blethyn (vice-chairman), Dr..George Griffith, Col. Roberts, Messrs J. LI. Davies, W. Hire, D. G. Jones, T. G. Hancock, G. S. Kelway, and A. S. Chugg, with the officials, Mr Lewis (clerk), Mr Morgan (surveyor), and Mr Calderwood (gas and water superintendent). The ceremony of formally declaring the Bridge free for foot passengers took place shortly before 3 o'clock. Dr. Davies, chairman of the Urban Council, said that henceforth they trusted that the Bridge would only be closed to foot passenger traffic on one day in the year. It would be an interesting social problem to watch how the removal of that handicap upon communication between the two places would affect their relations. In the past the handicap bad chiefly affected the people of Hakin, although it bad made of the residents on each side two peoples by keeping them apart. In one sense it had been an excellent thing for Hakin, for it had developed a spirit of esprit de corps. At this stage some railway waggons passed under the Bridge, and a succession of fog signals were let I off, temporarily suspending the delivery of the speech. Resuming with a smile, Dr. Davies said he hoped such things would never be necessary for the Bridge. (Laughter). As he was saying the isolation of Hakin had given rise to the spirit of ?'ti! e? eo? so that one Hakin boy was always ready to help another. (Applause). At the aametime there was no doubt that the toll had been a hindrance to the develop- ment of Hakin. He trusted that with increased traffic which would naturally follow, and the in- creased cost of the upkeep of the Bridge they would all do their best to check any wanton or mischievous damage to the property, it gave him great pleasure as the mouthpeice of the Council to declare the Bridge open and free to all foot traffic with one reservation to which he had alluded. Dr. Davies then threw open the gate among ring- ing cheers, again and again repeated. Dr. George Griffith said he remembered the place as a boy when there was no bridge there, and when Hakin people had to cross by a boat when the tide was in, and when the tide was low by means of a wooden plank. The Hon. Robert Fulke Greville presented the town of Milford with the first bridge, a wooden structure since done away with. He hoped that in a very few years the Bridge would be free to allikinds of traffic, vehicular as well as foot, so that no distinction would be made between one part of the town and another. There were loud calls for Col. Roberts, and that gentleman stepping forward said he bad no idea that he should be called itpod, for although he was chairman of the highways committee that was only a subordinate position. However, he was glad to be there and to take part in those rejoicings. That was an event of the greatest importance to the inhabitants of that district, more especially to the inhabitants of Hikin ahd Hubberston. It was exactly fifty years since the first Bridge was built. Toll had been paid during the whole of that half-century, and now that the local authority had been able to remove the barrier which it created, he hoped that it would create a spirit of esprit d-e corps not contlned to Hakin, but among the people of Hakin and Milford. (Cheers). THE ADDRESS. Mr J. T. Ll. Davies then stepped forward and said that as chairman of the Celebration Committee be had the honour and pleasure of calling upon their secretary to read an address to the chairman and members of the Urban Council from the inhabitants of Hakin. The address was illuminated and framed, and the text was read out in clear and sonorous tones by the hon. secretary, Mr F. W. Gibbs Stephens. It read as follows To the Chairman and members of the Urban District Council of Milford Haven. Thomas B. P. Davies, Esq., M.D., M.S., chairman, C. T. Blethyn, Esq., vice-cnairman, George Griffith, Esq., J.P., Col. W. R. Roberts, J.P., George Cole, Esq., W. Wallsiey, Esq., John Rees, Esq., D. G. Jones, Esq., T. G. Hancock, Esq., A. S. Chugg, Esq., William Williams, Esq., G. S. Kelway, Esq., J. Lllewellyn Davies, Esq., William Hire, Esq., Joseph Whicher, Esq. Gentlemen,—At a public meeting of the inhabi- tants of Hakin and Hubberstone, We, the under- signed, being chosen as a Committee to devise and carry out in a suitable manner means of celebrating the throwing open of Victoria Bridge to foot passengers free of toll, hereby beg to tender to the members of the Council our thanks for taking into consideration the just claims af the said inhabitants, and in appreciation of your action, we wish to state that the inhabitants of Hakin and Hubberstone have given to all the children between the ages of three and fourteen a tea and a china mug, having imprinted thereon a representation of the said bridge and suitable inscription to commemorate the event. J. T. LI. Davies, Chairman. E. J. Biddlecombe, Vice-chairman. W. J. Gill, Hon. Treasurer. F. W. Gibbs Stephens, Hon. Sec. Rev. J. Harris. P. LI. Hancock. W. Hancock. W. T. Davies. P. Lewis. T. Whittow. T. Penhale. J. Stafford. W. Phil-lips. F. W. Stephens. G. Max. J. Williams. H. Lloyd. V. Thomas. J. Little. A. Lewis. J. John. G. Brace. J. James. W. J. Owens. G. Thomas. T. John. Mr J. T. LI. Davies, in asking Dr Davies's acceptance of the address, reminded the gathering that near the spot where they were standing many historical events had taken place. Quite tlose by, one of the Kings of England landed about 100 years ago. Much further back one of the greatest of the English kings, who was half a Welshman, Henry Tudor, landed not far from where they were stand- ing, and that was followed by events of great national interest, and of great importance to the British people. Although the event they were cele- brating that day was not of national importance, it was of great local significance. The address was then presented amid loud cheers. Dr Davies said it gave him great pleasure to accept the address from the people of Hakin. It showed the existence of that spirit of esprit de corps of which he had spoken, and which he trusted the people of Hakin would never lose. He hoped, he added, that with the consent of the King, the Bridge would hereafter be known not simply as, Victoria Bridge but as Queen Victoria Bridge. (Cheers). 600 CHILDREN AT 'J-'EA. The ceremony at the Bridge over, tne procession was re-formed, and a march made first to the Dock gates, and then up St. Anne's Road, down Hill Street, Wellington Road, and Waterloo Road, to the schoolroom, where nearly 600 children were being entertained to tea. The committee having charge of the tea arrangements consisted of the Rev John Harris (chairman), Messrs W. Hancock, LI. Hancobk, T. Penhale, T. Whittow, George Brace, George Max, John James, A. Stafford, T. John. The wives of the members of the committee, assisted by others, to the number of 50, waited at the tables. Suspended from the gas brackets was the greeting A hearty welcome," and the appearance of the room and the tables had a very inviting aspect. At the head tables sat the members of the Urban Council and the members of the general committee. The sub-committee in charge of the provisions were: Mr Biddlecombe (chairman), Mr W. Gill, Mr P. Lewis, and Mr W. T. Davies, while the demon- stration committee comprised Mr F. W. Stephens (chairman), Messrs J. Williams, W. Phillips, J. John, V. Thomas, A. Lewis, A. Little, and G. Max. During an interval, Mr Blethyn, on behalf of his colleagues, thanked the Committee for their hospitality and the ladies who had presided at the tables. Acknowledging the vote of thanks, Mr J. T. Ll. Davies said it was an honour to the Committee and the inhabitants of Hakin to have the members of the Urban Council present. They were especially glad that the members of the Council had joined them in these celebrations. It may be interesting to mention that 1,000 mugs have been ordered, 700 to be presented gratis to the children of Hakin, Hubberston and Herbrandston, and the remainder to be sold at 7d each. The mugs, which are of real China and of pretty design, bear the following inscription In commemoration of the opening of Victoria Bridge to foot passengers free of toll, October 2, igol)." The mugs were ^manufactured by Messrs Wileman & Co., Foyley "China Works, Longton. In the evening there was a torchlight procession through the streets.

MILFORD HAVEN NEWS. AETTFICIAL TEBTH.—Edwaid England, Limited, now 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. AN ITALIAN CHARGED. P.C. Manser proved a charge under the Children's Act at the Police Court on Thursday night when an Italian organ grinder named Albert Corsi was brought before Mr Robert Cole at the unusual hour of 7 p.m. The charge against defendant was that of allowing a child to be in a street for the purpose of inducing the giving of alms. The defence was ignorance of the law. A fine of 2s 6d was imposed and costs were remitted. HOMELESS TRAWEERMEN. Before Mr G. H. D. Birt, on .Friday, George William Taylor, an old offender, and George West, trawlermen of the tramping class, were charged with sleeping out without visible means. P.C. Davies said that at 12.30 a.m. he found the men sleeping in a fowl house in Hakin, and took them into custody. They were each fined 5s including costs. A very old offender, Peter O'Hara, was brought before Mr J. Ll. Davies at noon on Saturday on a similar charge. P.C. Manser found him asleep in North Road. Peter promised to sign the pledge and was discharged with a caution. i THF TERITORIAL AND TOWN BAND. The band of the Pembroke Artillery (T.F.) have now made their last public appearance for the summer season. We have previously referred to the Band's successful performances both at recitals and in their engagements. In a comparatively short period Sergt. Trumpeter Gardner, the bandmaster, succeeded in bringing into existence a band which promises to become a credit to the town. For years the need of such an organisation has been felt in the town, and our readers will remsmber how the pro- ject was first mooted and the band organised. The time has now arrived for the public to show its appreciation of the efforts of the promoters and the band itself. The Committee is representative and influential with Col. Roberts as chairman, and Mr Hugh Powell as hon. secretary. We are authorised to state that this week collecting hooks will be issued and the public are to be appealed to for the support of so deserving an institution. The Band is merely a military one but it is also regarded as a ,town band and is recognised as such and as the support of the Urban District Council. We are confident that the collectors will be well received on all bands and that the townspeople will respond with that liberality characteristic of the inhabitants generally. THE LIBERAL* ASSOCIATION. A well-attended meeting of the Milford Haven Liberal Association was held at the Temperance Hall, on Monday night, the president, Dr. G. Griffith, J.P., in the chair. The chief business dis- cussed was the proposed Liberal Club. The Executive Committee appointed to select and negotiate for a site brought,in their recommendation. Two sites had been offered by the Estate Company, and the one recommended is situate in one of the best possible positions in the town. It is at present occupied by the Estate Company themselves as a depot, and is directly opposite Mr Ivan Reynolds, grocer, Charles Street, and on the Fulke Street corner. On being submitted to the meeting, it was unanimously de- cided to close on the terms offered, and to lease the site with the option of purchase in seven years. It was announced amidst great enthusiasm that the Borough Member, Mr Owen Philipps, bad subscribed the sum of ?100, and Lord St. Davids one hundred I guineas. A subscription list was opened in the room and over X100 was promised by those present. A number of gentlemen also took collecting books, and every Liberal in the town will have an opportunity I of snbscribmg towards a home worthy of the great cause of Liberalism. After several had spoken on the subject the meeting was adjourned to an early date. I HARVEST FESTIVALS. I The harvest thanksgiving services were held at Thornton Baptist Chapel on Sunday and Monday. On Sunday morning a service of prayer and praise was held and the pastor, Rev. J. B. Edwards, gave an appropriate address. At the evening service, the Rev. John Harris (Rehobotb) officiated and took as his subject, The harvest of forgiveness." Mr D. G. Jones occupied the pulpit on Monday evening and preached an able sermon. The congregations were good. Collections were taken in aid of the church funds. The chapel bad been neatly decorated and there was a splendid supply of the season's produce. Similar services were held at Eakin Point Wesleyan Chapel, where Mr George Evans, of Annikel, preached morning and evening on Sunday, and the Rev. George Glandfield on Monday evening, to good congregations. Here also there was a choice array of fruit, flowers and vegetables, and a sale of same took place at both places at the close of the Monday even- ing service. LIFEBOAT SATURDAY. Next Saturday the annual collections on behalf of the Lifeboat Saturday Fund will take place. In former years Milford has cone nobly for this deserving institution and although the inhabitants have been called upon often recently, we know they have a warm corner in their hearts for this particular object, viz., the support of the Widows and Orphans of our gallant Lifeboatmen. Authorised collectors will make a house-to-house collection on Friday and Saturday next. The local hon secretary is Mr Herbert Cole, Metropolitan BanK-  MISHAP ON THE DOCKS. On Monday afternoon as one of the dock engines was taking some trucks underneath the ice shoots of the South Western Ice Co., gotoe iron bars in the trucks shifted and caught the standards holding up the structure, and brought it down. Consequently the shoot, which supplies the ships, was rendered useless, but a temporary structure was erected with such promptness that very little delay was caused by the untoward accident. FISH TRAFFIC. Tonnage of fish dispatched from Milford Docks during the week ending October 2nd :— Trawl, Sept. 27th p, Trawl. I 28th. 191 29th. 107 30th 110 30th 152 Oct. 1st 131 2nd 68 759 WOMEN ÀNf) DRINK. "THE CUP THAT CHEERS." It has been said that no man perhaps was ever completely miserable until after he had fled to alcohol for consolation. Woinan, however, flees for consolation to the "Cup that cheers but not inebriates,' and she is never so completely delighted as when sipping the delicioos "Reward Tea" supplied by Rees & Co., the flakin Grocers. An impartial comparison for a niontb's trial will convince any lady that it is an ideally suitable tea for daily use in the typical household, and that it is the best value that money, judgment, and experience can possibly offer at Is 6d and 2s per lb. WEDDING. A wedding took place at the Congregational Church on Saturday last, when the contracting parties were Mr William Howells. of Silver Stream, Hubberston, and Miss Margaret Ann (Maggie), youngest daughter of Mr T. clfirk) coal merchant, Robert Street and Great North Boad, and Mrs Clark. The best man was found in the person of Mr Tom Howells, brother of the bridegroom, while Miss Maggie Elizabeth Clark, cousin of the bride, stood the part of bridesmaid. The bride, who was charm- ingly attired and who had been the recipient of numerous and useful presents, was given away by her father. After the ceremony, which was per- formed by the Rev. D. Garro Jones, the interested party adjourned to the house of the parents of the bride, where a goodly number of invited guests were in waiting and an ainple and substantial repast was participated in. This functio I over the newly- wedded soon departed amidst the heartiest good wishes of their numerous friends en route for Car- diff, where the honeymoon is being spent. I WESLEYAN SOCIAL EVENING. The social season at the Wesleyan Church was opened on Monday evening wlJQn a coffee supper and social were held in aid of the Sunday School Funds. There was an atteniance of over 160 and a very pleasant evening ensued. Mr William Farrow presi Ned until the arrival of the Rev. G. Glandfield from Hakin Point, and the programme included Male quartet, How well I remember," by the prize party, Messrs. W. J- Cole, g. Scott, E. Llewellyn, R. W. Hancock mixed quartett, I am a blossom," Misses M. Peterson, Daisy series, R. W. Hancock, S. Scott; and the antheo, "What are these," S. Scott; Miss Elsie Cole gave her recitation in ((Witty). Miss ElsIe Cole aave her recitation i:1 splendid style. There were a number of Brixbam fishermen present and they rendered a chorus, whilst Captain King gave two recitations. Supper was then served out and was of the best order. A pleasing function was afterwards performed by Mr John Walters, who presented Mr Harry Farrow with a clock on the occasion of his marriage, and on behalf of the choir and Sund. school, of which he is a faithful member. The time was then given over to games under the control of Messrs W. J. Cole, the Sunday School secretary, and Mr R. Wilkin. MILFORD HAVEN HARMONIC SOCIETY. HAR??IONI C SO -C- IET-Y. The first meeting of this society has been called for Thursday next at 8 p.ra. prompt at the Council School, North Road. All desirous of joining will be cordially welcomed and & good attendance is requested. Mr R. \y. Hancock is acting hon. sec. (pro tem). Will singers of the neighbourhood please note time and place. AN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FORMED. It has occurred to many of those who take a keen interest in horticulture in the district that something ought and could be done to promote a society with the object of encouraging this art locally. No more worthy object can be conceived, in some of our Welsh Counties every town and village boasts a society of this kind, which has been a means not only of profit by competition- but also of education especialiy amongst tletitiOD, but also of educatiozi | especially amongst the working classes. There is abundant evidence that the subject has a hold upon many in Milford, especially is this the case in the culture of flowers, and in some of the offices and workshops on the Docks there is daily a keen com- petition and a fine display of nature's handiwork in this interesting hobby. There are flower gardens in the town which reflect great praise upon their owners. On Monday night a public meeting was convened at the Masonic Hall for the purpose of forming a society, and there was a gratifying atten- dance over which Mr S. M. Price, St. Anne's, pre- sided. It was decided to form a society and those present were constituted a general committee. Mr Price was elected chairman, and Mr J. B. Gaskell, J.P., vice-chairman. Messrs J. N. Hammett and J. Ritchie were appointed hon. secretaries, and the executive committee were formed of the following gentlemen; Messrs. W. H. East, J. Francis, James Thomas, Tredegar House J. Jones. Dowlais House A. J. Tilbrook, R. W. Johns, T. Williams and w! Jones, Haven's Head, and the gardener at St. Botolphs. The question of holding a show was con- sidered, and the executive will meet and arrange schedule, &c. There is every prospect of the move- ment becoming a success. A CRICKET DISPUTE. PECULIAR ATTITUDE OF LEAGUE COMMITTEE. The Pembrokeshire League Cricket Season has terminated in an unsatisfactory manner. It will be remembered that Sir George Armstrong offered a silver cup to the winners of the League. The League table towards the close revealed an interesting posi- tion, for Tenby, who had gamed top place with 21 points, bad yet to play Neyland. At this time Mil- ford had 19 points with one game to be plaved, which gave them 21 points. The Tenby-eyland match became therefore of great importance, for defeat with Tenby made it a dead heat with Milford. Neyland made a'score of over so. and Tenbv had scored 64 with three wickets to fall, and those tail- enders, when their captain took them off the field, claiming a draw, which would give them the League by 1 point. As a matter of fact, according to the Neyland umpire, there were 19 minutes left to plav. In the interests of sport generally the Milford Club laid an objection with the League. Nevland and Pembroke Dock Liberal Club supported' them and signed a requisition for a general meeting. This was done on September 9th. It was the Secretary's duty, according to the Rules, to have notified each Club, giving them seven clear days'notice, and to have called a meeting for September 23rd. This, unfortunately, he failed to do, and called it for September 30th. At this meeting seven of the eight clubs were represented. On the question being introdaced, they were told that the matter could not be discussed as it was out of order, the meeting not being called within the prescribed time. It was argued that this illegality was the fault of the League Secretary at Pembroke Dock, but their protest was not listened to, and the meeting ended abruptly. As the matter stands Tenby, according to the Committee, are acclaimed champions for season 1909, and we presume.the cup will be handed over to them.

PEMBROKE ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY (T.F.), (Xo. I Company, Milford Haven). Drill for the week commencing 4th October :— Instruction in Si!!naIlin. Liying, Squad and Recruits' DIiIJ, Trumpet Practice, Monday and Thursday, 7.30 to 9.30. Orderly sergeant, Serst. A. Jeffs oiderly trumpeter, Trumpeter H. Ball. T. W. PRICE, Captain.

RUDBAXION. LOCAL SUCCESS.—Mr Henry J. Morgan, late of Poyston West, was successful in passing the recent examination held in London for the title and qualification of Pharmarcist and Cl enist. Mr Morgan is an old Grammar School boy, and studied at the School of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britian, and Goldsmiths College, University of London.

BROAD HAVEN. I I HARVEST THANKSGIVING.— The annual harvest thanks- giving service was held in the Baptist chapel on Monday evening last. The friends had very tastefully decorated the sacred building, and a plentiful supply of vegetables, fruit, iScc., had been contributed. The preacher was the Rev. A. Fuller Mills, Carmarthen, who delivered an appropriate sermon based on the words Children have ye any meat r" The congregation was a very large one, and the singing was exceedingly bright. A collection was made in aid of the Infirmary funds, and this, together with the proceeds of the sale of the produce, realised a much larger sum than usual.

Mr. Owen Philipps at Pembroke Dock. A large and enthusiastic meeting was held on Tuesday night in the Market Hall, Pembroke Dock, and was practically unanimous in support of the Budget. Mr Owen Philipps, M.P., said nearly four years ago be was elected for those boroughs, and he had tried to carry out the pledges he then gave. Tariff Reform they were told meant work for all. He had tried to find work for Pembroke Dockyard. (Cheers.) Mr McKenna bad admitted that two slips at Pem- broke could be made at small expense to build Dreadnoughts. As they had proved that at the Welsh dockyard they could produce ships not only as cheap but cheaper than elsewhere, and not only as good but better, he thought by pegging away they might be able to get back to Pembroke Dockyard the building of the largest type of vessel. (Cheers.)

To MOTHERS :-Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is pleasant to taste; it produces natural quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes as bright as a button." Of all chemists Is lid per bottle.

APPROACHING EVENTS. Will readers please note that all notices for which printing is done at the office of this Journal are inserted FREB OF CHAEGK. In all other cases the fee is 6d. per line. 11 1 11 Sunday, UctoDer iuth.—Harvest thanks- giving services at the Albany Chapel. Fruit, flowers, and vegetables thankfully received. Collections and proceeds in aid of the Infirmary. Sunday, October 17th.—Visit of the Rev. Carey Bonner, General Secretary of the Sunday School Union.—Mr Bonner will preach in the Tabernacle at 11 a.m., in the Bethesda at G p m., and address a united gathering of the Sunday schools in the Wesleyan Chapel at 2.45 p.m.—Monday, October 18th, Mr Bonner will address a public meeting at 7.30 p.m. inlthe Tabernacle. Sunday, October I i-th.-Harvest Thanks- giving services at Tiers Cross Chapel, 10.30, and 6.30. October 17 and 18.—Visit of the Rev. Carey Bonner to the Haverfordwest Branch of the Sunday School Union. i Thursday, October 21. Pembrokeshire Needlework Guild exhibition at the Assembly Rooms. Tea at 6d each, proceeds of which will be for Haverford- west District Nurse Fund. Sunday and Monday, October 24th and 25th.-Medin's Bridge Wesleyan Chapel harvest festival. Tuesday, October 19.—Wesleyan Chapel, Haverfordwest. The Rev. Dinsdale T. Young, of London, will preach, and also lecture on Peter Mckenzie. Thursday, October 28.—Grand concert at Penuel, Roch. Chair to be taken at 7.30 p.m. Tickets lB. October 28th and 29th.-Haverfordwest Wesleyan Church grand bazaar. Thursday, November 11th at 7.30 p.m.— Annual missionary meeting at Ebenezer Chapel. Deputa- iion Miss Lilian Jones, of India. Thursday, November 18tli.-Catholic social at the Masonic Hall. Dancing fancy dress opitional. Prizes awarded. Thursday, November 25th. Shop Assistant's social and concert at the Temperance Hall. Further particulars later. Sunday and Monday, November 28th and 29th.—Annual meetings in the interest of the London Missionary Society at Albany and Tabernacle Chapels respectively. Particulars to follow. November 30th.-Second visit of Mr George Kendall. October 1910.—St. Mary's Hnverford west. Grand bazaar for the restoration debt fund. Scenes representing life and customs in an Iceland Village. Great attractions.

• Meteorological Register.—Taken at St. Ann's Head for week ending 8 a.m., October .1th, 1909. Highest barometer reading reduced to 32 F and to mean sea level, 30-19 on the 27th lowest 29.57 on the 3rd maximum temperature in the shade, G:3 on the 29th minimum, 49 on the 29th amount of rainfall, 2-60 inches hours of bright sunshine, 17-6 prevailing winds j variable, chiefly south and south-westerly moderate to strong breezes; moderate gale on the 3rd; weather- showery, squally, unsettled, fogs sea rough the whole week. How light the Pastry and the Cakes, 1 When Cook with BORWICK'S ) I POWDER bakes I

THE VICAR OF MILFORD ON TEMPERANCE. To the Editor of the" Milford Haven Telgmph." SIP.,—It was due to the Vicar of Milford to await a report of his sermon before endeavouring to fathom the meaning of his letter in your columns. From personal knowledge I can testify to the fact that Mr Tennyson Smith's mission remained for some time the subject of discussion at Milford. Most people found it difficult to make up their minds about the questions involved and some, doubtless, eagerly embraced the opportunity of having a ready-made opinion from the Vicar. His pronouncement, bow- ever, must leave them with a sense of thev-don't- know-where-they-are," similar to the impression left by the speeches of a Statesman whom I need not pause to mention. The first charge against Mr Tennyson Smith is that he caused much offence by using intemperate language. It is, however, almost inevitable that a man should use strong language in saying exactly what he felt about a person or thing. Unless he is content to indulge in conventional hypocrisy or to assume what is called, "a non-committal attitude." he must call what appears to him to be black. black. That is all Mr Smith is accused of doing. Isoone seems to maintain that his charges were ill-founded or. to pursue our metaphor, that he is colour-blind. Surely there is no arrogance in thinking ourselves right and, in consequence, others wrong. -N or should we feel ourselves required, bv consideration of others, to state our difference of opinion with pretended hesitation. Mr Smith would not. I take it, lecture on the subject unless he bad been able to form a decided opinion on it. and having done so, to have expressed that opinion otherwise than decidedly would have been cowardice and not modesty; it would have been sacrificing his conviction of truth to fear of offence. In the long run no one admires the man who does that. The Vicar is surely a little confused when he adduces the case of a publican refusing to supplv intoxicating liquor as a plea in favour of publicans in general. I can best illustrate my point by quoting a story from the "Wisdom of Rabbi Ben Ezra. "Once upon a time an unscrupulous alchemist made a mixture of drugs to which he gave the name Kuritall.' For the sake of filthy lucre he pretended that Kuritall would heal all manner of diseases, but, in fact, the drugs were injurious and wrought much havoc on those who took them. The alchemist made great quantities of Kuritall' and it was retailed in all the cities of Arabia and great was the profit made by the retailers of Kuritall.' but greater was the profit made by the alchemist. ow, behold, a wise man came to Arabia and, lifting up his voice. he denounced the alchemist and the retailers for the harm which they wrought in Arabia for the sake of gain. Then were the people sore troubled and knew not what to say. Then arose a certain priest, named John, and spake soothing words unto them. 'Ye men of Arabia,' said be, Ye have heard the hard words with which this wise man hath assailed the retailers of Kuritall.' Personally, I do not think its sale an unmixed evil. I know a retailer of Kuritall' who lives nigh to the city gates. When a poor woman one day asked him to sell her some. he not only refused, but asked her to dinner with his family. Whereupon the people were somewhat appeased until an old man asked the priest, Doth he of the city gate still sell Kuritall '? The priest answered, Yea, verily.' The old man continued, Doth he still make profit thereby ? 1 The priest answering said Yes.' Then were the people exceeding wrath and they seized upon him of the city gate and stoned him without the cit-, for they remembered the saying of one of their prophets • To him who knoweth to do right and doeth it not, to him it is sin.' The only logical deduction from the Vicar's example is that the publican should immediately j open a coffee tavern. The gentleman is doing him- self an injustice by bringing upon his head all the opprobrium of selling intoxicating liquors while be believes coffee-hot steaming coffee-so much superior to them. I feel sure that he loses much good custom by insisting upon the odd idea of paying for a license to sell such harmful preparations, while he modestly supplies-coffee. Yours trul," J. F. REES. University College of North Wales, Bangor, 26th September, 1909. SIR,—May I intrude upon your valuable space on the question of the extraordinary sermon preached by the Vicar of Milford Haven recently. "If I may say so, he is wide of the mark at the out- set when be speaks of the difference between the meaning of the words Temperance and Total Abstinence." If one were to ask the man in the street, what was meant by temperance, ninety-nine per cent. would, without hesitation, say it meant total abstinence. Of course everyone knows that the term temperance, strictly speaking, does not signify total abstinence, but there are scores of other words in every day use, which, if the Vicar's policy of giving each its precise and original meaning idsiead of its generally accepted meaning, were adopted, it would certainly cause far more misunderstandings than ever was done by recognising total abstinence by its old name-temperance. But after all is said and done, what is in a name ? Again, even if it were true, as he maintained, that signing the pledge is a confession of infirmity, should it not be said that keeping the pledge is a proof of strength of will and I determination. "The only way to prove that you can stop when you please, is to show that you are strong enough never to begin." says a writer in discussing the subject of alcoholic drinks. It is a fact daily demonstrated that men who say they can stop when they please, very seldom do stol), forsome reason they never please to do so, but please to go on and on. Even their power of pleasing to do right breaks down. That is the secret of the matter really. The danger lies in the very beginning. Signing the pledge alone cannot put a stop to a man's craving for drink that must be put down by an effort of the will. The pledge is merely a land mark—a boundary line between the total abstainer and the moderate drinker: between safe ground and a treacherous quagmire. But where to draw the line between the drunkard and the moderate drinker, perhaps our worthy Vicar will point out. Another strange feature in connection with this notable sermon remains to be mentioned. When the subject of gambling came up for treatment," the gospel of being "Temperate in all things" was suspended, and another of Total abstinence" introduced. Why is this? Does not his own statement that if temper- ance is a virtue, you take away my power to exercise that virtue when you make me a total abstainer, still hold good? Why not gamble in moderation, too? It is surely the lesser evil. According to Socrates—" He who is intemperate, is the very lowest of all slaves. Doth not intemperance rob us of our reason, that chief excellence of man." In the course of an address at an annual meeting of the Church of England Temperance Society, the Bishop of London stated that ti0,000 of our fellow countrymen and women perish annually through strong drink. Statistics showed that seventy-live per cent. of pauperism and crime in this country was due to this one cause alone. The N.S.P.C.C. said that ninety out of every hundred cases of neglect were due to drink, while children of alcoholic parents were con- sumptive at the rate of ten in every hundred, and yet men are beasts enough to tempt their brothers with flaring saloons, just to get fat themselves on their brothers' damnation and shame, and yet we are told from the pulpit that the evil of gambling is a hundred times worse than strong drink. It is incredible, and the same word applies to the remarks made. which in effect maintain that the Bible furnishes divine sanction for the use of this poisonous and polluting drink. Such a belief is grossly dishonouring the Word of God wherever it is maintained, and everyone interested Jll this subject should read the valuable little work by the Rev. John Pyper" entitled, "The Bible a Total Abstinence j Book. In conclusion, I say with Farrar-" If you are fond of wine vou ought to abstain for your own sake if vou are not fond of wine you ought to abstain for the sake of others." Yours, etc., T.T. HAVERFORDWEST GAS SUPPLY. SIP,,—I should like to express my sympathy with Mr Crawshaw in regard to his complaint concerning the gas supply of Haverfordwest. I am confident that his letter in no way exaggerates the actual prevailing condition. I should like to be perfectly frank and say that your gas is positively the poorest I have ever known. It surely must have reached the minimum legal strength permitted. Moreover, it is time something were done to amend affairs. When I was home on my holidays this year, I contemplated more than once writing to the Telegraph on the matter, but time speeds when holiday-making, and one does not wish to mar the pleasure of recreation by offering any avoidable complaint. 1 am more than than glad. however, that mv friend. Mr Crawshaw, has ventilated the grievance, and I thank you, sir, for allowing your columns to be used for the purpose in question. You will earn the gratitude of all the "children of light" in your historic town. To say that in the evenings, an incandescent mantle (in Haverfordwest) yields no more illumina- tion than an ordinary candle is well within the bounds of truth. At least, such is my experience. I was certainly amused at Mr Crawshaw's statement that unless he ceased writing, be would be compelled to resort to the expedient of lighting a candle for the purpose of locating the gas, but his humorous sally is not far off the mark. But the gas is not only bai, it is worse. It is most erratic and spasmodic. It persists in jumping up like some Jack in the box," and how anyone can possibly write with any degree of comfort, and without losing his temper, under such conditions, really surpasses my comprehension. But may I ask whether all the other inhabitants suffer in the same way, or is the defect confined to Gloucester Terrace? If the complaint is general. then all I can sav is that my native townspeople ought to have a memorial erected for their unspeak- able patience, in comparison with which, that of Job pales. We manage things at least a little oetter up this way. Let me give a few details. The Leicester Corporation charges 2s 4d per 1,000 feet. I fancy I you poor folk have to pay between (is and is. Yom 1 have my svmpathy and pity. If a house is uncon- nected, our gas company connects it free of charge, and does so with pleasure. Mr Crawshaw's tl 12s contrasts rather badly with this. Agam, I pay no rent at all for my gas cooker. Mr Crawshaw is charged 12s y. We are allowed a reduction on all gas used for cooking purposes. I wonder whether you are. I fear not. Your gas company needs a little progressive gunpowder to wake them up. I am surprised at the supineness of your Council. "Peradventure they sleep and must be awaked." Last year the Leicester Corporation made a net profit of £ 30,000- One wonders what profit they would have realized had they charged Haverford- west price, instead of the modest sum of 2s 4d. In 1 addition, our gas manager is paid handsomely, for he is in receipt of i'2,000 a year as salary. It is certainly time that your town gas arrangements were overhauled and thoroughly re-organised. The price is very high. Let the ambition of your manager and his desire to give a correspondent value be equally high. The danger of all insular towns is to become parochial and unprogressive. Honey Harfat is no exception to this rule. Perhaps, how- ever, the introduction of electric light into Commerce House and a few other business places will improve matters somewhat by affording an incentive to better and more efficient things. A good street lamp is worth half-a-dozen police- men for the preservation of order and the protection of the public. Good light in the home, especially in the long winter evenings, is a desideratum that is worthy of more than passing thought. Sad to relate, your public bodies are firm believers in an old liatia dictum-f,stilia ¡niff-basten slowly. Every good wish, Yours sincerejyl T. OLIVER EDWARDS. The Manse, Blaby, Leicester. [The charge of 6s per 1,000 feet of gas is, of course, gross. The net charge, which induces the public to meet the demands promptly, is 4s 6d.—ED. of T.3 LAMBSTON SCHOOL MANAGERS. Sir,—My attention has been called to a statement made by Dr Griffith at a meeting of the Education Committee held on the 24th ult.. and reported in the local press, that he (Dr Griffith; gathered from the Chairman of the Lambston School Managers, who had resigned in a body as a protest against the ap- pointment of a headmistress instead of a headmaster at this school, that they had not a word to say against the teacher appointed." etc. As Chairman of the Managers referred to, I shall be much obliged by your kindly allowing me to state through the medium of your paper that I have had no communication whatever with Dr. Griffith, Perhaps the Doctor will explain. I am. Yours faithfully. WILLIAM ROBERTS. East Dunston, 1th October, 1909.

Portfield Fair. DECLINE IN POPULARITY. WAGES SHOW A SLIGHT REDUCTION. Of recent years there has been a noticeable decline in the popufarity of Portfield Fair, and yesterday the decreased attendance wa? especially marked. Pro- bably the heavy rains in the early morning, and the uncertainty of the weather, were to a large extent responsible for this, Usually, Hill Street and the Fair Ground are blocked with people on the occasion of this annual fair, but yesterday pedestrians could walk about without any danger of being jostled in the crowd. A certain amount of hiring is still done at this fair, but the wages offered for the current vear showed a slight reduction. This was attributed'in the case of youths to the large number of boys imported into the agricultural districts from industrial schools. Experienced men were engaged at from £24 to £ 26; youths capable of managing a team at £16, while beginners hired at about £ 8 a year. Young women competent of taking charge of the dairy and of dis- charging general work in a farm house were in great demand at from il2 to il(i. while beginners hired at £ 6 and X7. There Nas no lack of amusements in the pleasure fair and into these generally the public entered whole-heartedly. Messrs Stndt &- Sons' gondolas were popular, as also were the bioscope shows, in one os which a "Farmer's Daughter" is represented as appearing in a thrilling Pembrokeshire adventure, attracted large crowds. The novelty of the Houp-la has disappeared, and yesterday the number of people who desired to try their skill at the ring showed a sad falling off. The children's roundabouts were again well pratronised, but there was no new special feature in the fair. and on the whole amusement caterers showed a want of originality in providing something popular on novel lines.

BUSINESS NOTE. Since Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies' agricultural implements have been introduced into Pembroke- shire—more years than we care to remember-they have won a wide popularity, and farmers are not now easily put off with any other manufacture. This is not surprising, because since their ploughs and machines have been on the market, Messrs Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies have acquired an un- equalled knowledge of the requirements of the trade. Their celebrated steel-digging ploughs are admirably adapted for agriculturists, and have been much in evidence at our local ploughing matches, where they have enabled many a competitor to carry off substantial prizes. This firm also manufacture numerous other patterns, suitable for all purposes and soils, Cultivators. Potato Diggers, Swathers, Horse Rakes, &-c. Their lawn mowers have also won a reputation which has been easily maintained against all comers. The Patent Gear Automatons," driven by wheel gearing, are recommended as the best in the world. They are capable of dealing with all kinds of grass and leave a fine and even surface on the lawn. From an advertisement in this week's issue it will be seen that the local agents are Messrs S. F. Green and Messrs Rees & Roberts, Haver- fordwest.

Do You Kn-ow ? That the last person to pay the toll on Hakin Bridge was Mr Wm Mathias, of Dearland, and previously of St. Botolphs. That the organ in the Moravian Church. Haver- fordwest, has been played on by Handell. the famous composer. That the instrument has remained in the same position in the church during the last 100 years. That it originally came from Liverpool. That a violon-cello purchase 1 at a recent sale in the Masonic Hall for 31s has been valued at £30. That the fortunate possessor is Mr T. E. Jenkins, Bridge Street, Haverfordwest. That the violon-cello was made by Thomas Smith, at the Harp and Hautboy, in Piccadilly, London.' 17i0. That a fatal case of typhoid is reported from Llangwm. That recently a young rabbit, not past the stage of blindness, was captured by Mr George Lewis of Lexden Terrace. That Mr Lewis's cat has shown a wonderful affection for the rabbit, and such is it's devotion that it will carry the rabbit back into the premises to prevent its going astray. That the contemplated removal of the Trinity Service from Burton to Swansea is viewed with serious concern at Neyland. That the transfer would mean the migration of a large number of families from the district. That the Rev. Owen Jacobs will preach the harvest thanksgiving services at the Neyland Congregational Chapel next Sunday. That Mr Jacobs has well maintained his popularity at Neyland-, of which place he was formerly a pastor. That the chapels in Hakin were more than usually crowded on Sunday evening. I That this has been partly attributed to the freeing of the Bridge to foot-passengers. That the Haverfordwest Choral Society is to be augmented for the next season's work. That it is hoped that all those who have received invitations will make a point of attending the ractices. That the high-tide on Thursday evening threatened to flood the houses on the Bridge End Square. That the tide, 25 feet high, was driven in b, the wind, and manv residents proceeded to erect barricades at their doors. That fortunately the tide did not rise higher than the doorsteps. That Judge Owen underwent an operation vester- day which was successfully performed at His Honour's residence at Abergavenny. That I am glad to hear that the learned Judge is going on as well as can be expected. That the circulation of the "Telegraph" far exceeds that of any other local paper. That ex-Sergt. John Simpson held appoint- ments under the Haverfordwest Corporation for 44 years. —

BIRTHS. On the 24th ult., at Little Milford farm, the wife of Mr Alfred James, of a eon. MARRIAGES. On the oth inst., at the Tabernacle Chapel, in thia town, by the Rev, E. Nicholson Jones, William John, eldest son of Mr J. H. Longman, Mountain Ash, to Elizabeth Ann, elder daughter of Mr A. G. Gooding, North Street, Haverfordwest. On the 4th inst., at the Registry Oiioe, Neath, Mr Sidney Llewellyn Evans (late of Crundale, near Haverfordwest), to Elizabeth Benjamin, of Cardiff. On the 30th ult., at the Albany Chapel, in this town, by the Rev. Owen Jacobs. Thomas Benjamin Davies, only son of Mr John Davies. Canton Terraft, City Road, to Amy, youngest daughter of the late Mr W arlow, Camrose. On the bOth ult., at the Congregational church, Brooks street, Elland, Yorkshire, by the Rev. Scott Coates. Edgar Cyril, fifth son of Mr Wm Bricknell, Milford Haven, to Lily, eldest daughter of Mr Fred Garrett. DEATHS. On the 3oth ult., at Dew Street, in this town, Mr John Harries, late of Cuckoo Mill, in his 79th year. On the 2 'ith ult., in London, George Richard Turner Phillips, J.P., M.R.C.S., M.S.A., late Surgeon Lieut. Col., Pembrokeshire Yeomanry Cavalry. At Bombay, on the 29th September, relapse after typhoid, Captain J. D. Williams, aged 3S, S.8. Trowbridge, second Ron of Captain and Mrs Williams, 32, The Parade, Barry, and brother of G. H. Williams, Coed-y-Goras, Cardiff. (By cable.)

viSITING, WEDDINQ & MOURNINd CARDS In a Great Variety and at very Low Prices can be obtained at the Telegraph Printing Offices, Bridge- street, Haverfordwest, or Priory Street, Milford Haven. A choice selection of Garde sent free by etum of post for intending purchasers to choose from.

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 OF CHARGE. In all other cases the fee is 6d. per line. Wednesday, October 6th. Temperance meeting at the Wesleyan Chapel. 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. Monday, October Ilth.-North Road Baptist Church harvest thanksgiving. Preacher, Rev. F. C. Tucker, Honeyboro'. Thursday, October 14th. Laying of foundation stone of Congregational Sunday School, and tea. Thursday, October 21st.— Free Church Council meeting at North Road Baptist Chapel. Speaker Rev J. M. Sauuders, M.A., Pencoed, 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. Thursday, November 4th.-Grand concert at Rehoboth. Soloists Misses Jago, Pembroke Dock Annie James, Haverfordwest: Rev. Thomas Prothero, Wiston; Mr J. H. Canton, Goodwick; violin, Master Harold Lewis accompanist, Miss Ethel Chugg, L.R A.M. Chairman Mr George Paynter Francis. Thursday, November 4. —Grand Concert at Rehoboth Chapel.