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

Haverfordwest Town Council.: GRATUITY TO THE SURVEYOR. CONDITION OF HAVERFORDWEST, ROADS. The Mayor (Councillor Hugh Thomas), presided at last night's meeting of the Haverfordwest Town Council, when the other members present were :— Alderman Bishop, Councillors H. J. E. Price, Isaiah Reynolds, H. J. Rogers, T. H. Thomas, W. G. Rowlands, George Merchant Phillips, Philip White, G. H. Llewellin, and W. J. Jones. A BUTCHER'S CLAIM. The Town Clerk reported that with regard to the claim of Mr John White, butcher, in respect of the seizure of suspected meat, which afterwards proved to be sound, he bad received a reply from the Local Government Board stating that Mr Weatherley, of Bristol, had been appointed umpire in the matter. The Mayor Is he a butcher or a lawyer? (Laughter). Town Clerk: I have not the least idea. GRATUITY TO THE BOROUGH SURVEYOR. I The sanitary committee recommended that statutory notices be served in respect of a nuisance at No. 3, Albany Terrace, and of a nuisance at No. 155 Back Lane, Prendergast. The Borough Surveyor reported the damage which had been done on the main sewer in Slade Lane by Mr Ladd's traction engine, and the Surveyor was instructed to lay two iron pipes in the drain and to present a certificate of damage to the next meeting of the Council. The committee recommended the acceptance of Messrs Rees & Roberts's tender for the mud cart at £ 19 17s 6d. Recommended that Mr H. J. p. Thomas (mayor) be elected a member of the St. Martin's j Joint Burial Committee in the place of the late Mr James Thomas; that a precept be issued to the overseers of the parish of Prendergast for the sum of £22 13s lOd to meet the expenses of the Prendergast Joint Burial Committee; and that the precept be issued to the overseers of the parish of Prendergast for the sum xii 15s 5d instalment of loan of £316 due to the Council. The Committee further recommended that the Surveyor be paid a sum of £7 10s Od in rerognitionvof the very expeditious and economical way in which the laying of the Bridge Street sewer had been carried out. The Town Clerk was instructed to again draw the attention of the County Council to the etate of the footpath in Cartlett adjoining the Milford Arms. Alderman Bishop moved, and Mr Rowlands seconded, adoption of tbe report. m wu'1 i moved an amendment that the gratuity nt in S be not given to the Surveyor. M rr u Thomas asked why E7 10s was proposed. Alderman Bishop: It is the sum agreed upon by tbe.committee. Mr Thomas: Why didn't they recommend seven guineas? The Town Clerk explained that some members were 10 favour of a gratuity of £5, and others of X10, and p'7i Was agreed upon as a compromise. ■m White remarked that the Surveyor was el,gag(3d at a salary of .?120, and as the salary had subsequently been increased to ?150, the Surveyor ought to be satisfied. Mr T. H. Thomas seconded the amendment. He admitted that the Surveyor was an excellent man, h uut ? the ? Council must not keep on giving him these Perquisites. It was true that the Bridge Street work was carried out in an expeditious manner, but 6 knew nothing of the economical part of it. If the work was carried out for less than the estimate, it ollowed that the Surveyor must have over-estimated the cost. He himself bad learnt from the Surveyor that the workmen bad worked as well as be had ever seen mei-i Nvork. Some of these men were unemployed before they were engaged by the Surveyor, and they were again out of work now; many af them had large families dependent upon them, and if the Council had money to give away he should say it ought to be divided between the men Who did the work. Mr White: That is what I say. Continuing, Mr Thomas said that the Council were not very severe on the Surveyor, who enjoyed a good many perquisites the Council were not aware of. While this work was proceeding in Bridge-street, the Surveyor was for a portion of the time in another Place earning money, and he could not support this gratuIty. He did not wish to be disrespectful to the ?urveyor-in fact he was as friendly with him as w??T? other officials did their work equally as wonvir Bevan, and no one had ever proposed to H0'? ve fu a gratuity for services rendered. M Rogers said he agreed with Mr Thomas in bome points, but they must recognise that the ex- Peditious way in which the work in Bridge-street was carried out was due to the foresight and ability aAnUd U iIX f It fr" The job might have been prolonged, and if the full f.a? cts were given to the council as they were given to the committee, he believed that the recommendation would be unanimously accepted. The Mayor said he was present at the meeting of the sanitary committee, and one view which in- fluenced them was that if they bad not had a compe- tent surveyor who was able to do the work in Bridge- street, it would have been necessary to employ an engineer to lay the sewer. It certainly would have been the Surveyor's work to supervise the arrange- ments made by the engineer, but in his (the Mayor's) humble opinion it was not the Surveyor's duty to have done the work of an engineer. Then, again, had the work been done by contract, the contractor would have been obliged to allow a margin for con- tingencies. Considering these matters, and remem- bering the very expeditious way in which the work was carried ?' the sanitary committee recom- m?r?f? that this gratuity, which they could regard to an engineer's fee if they liked, should be granted Surveyor. Mr White alleged that when the Snrvevor estimated a month for the work he knew he could complete the job in a fortnight. Mr Price, while supporting the recommendation, agreed that it should not be regarded as a precedent. If Mr Bevan were not paid an adequate salary it ought to be revised. He did not think that every time extra work was done there should be a gratuity. The Mayor: You recommend that we should employ an engineer ? Mr Price: No, I don't wish that. Mr Isaiah Reynolds did not consider this gratuity a perquisite at all. The council had bad value for the extra money. While the work in Bridge Street Was in progress, the Surveyor was on the spot from seven o'clock in the morning until eleven o'clock at night. He did not know of many Borough Surveyors who would do that. Mr Bevan had all the respon- sibility upon him, and had the work not been carried out expeditiously it would have caused an enormous amount of inconvenience to the residents of Bridge Street. Instead of putting on 15 men as originally intended, the Surveyor engaged about 50 men on the job, with the result that the work re- quired a great deal of extra supervision, and it was completed within a fortnight. The public recognised that it was through the assiduity of the Surveyor that the work was so expeditiously and successfully carried out. The Committee might have given this gratuity without reporting it to the Council, but they believed in doing everything above board, so that the public might know how the Council appre- ciated good work. The Surveyor had done a good deal of hard work in the town, including the en- gineering work in connection with the installation of the suction gas plant, and a good deal of out-door work in connection with the Gas Works for which be received very little remuneration indeed. On a division only the proposer and seconder voted for the amendment, and the committee's report was then adopted. THE REPAIR OF FOOTPATHS. The Town Clerk reported that he had addressed the following letter to the Clerk to the County Council:—" I am desired by the Town Council to draw the attention of the County Council to the bad state of the footpath forming part of the Cartlett Bridge approach and in particular that portion of the footpath in front of the Milford Arms. The Town Council hope that the necessary repairs will be carried out once, and if the Milford Arms crossing is reparable by the owner of the adjoining premises the Town Council hope that the necessary steps will be taken to put the crossing in repair. I may say that the Town Council will be quite willing to enter into an agreement with the County Council to main- tain all the Bridge approach footpaths for a fixed sum." WORKMEN'S HOUSES. Replying to Mr W. G. Rowlands, the Town Clerk said he had written to the Local Government Board stating that the workmen's housing scheme was an urgent matter inasmuch as the council's option to the loan expired on March 31. He had received no reply. NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTION. At a meeting of the borough committee, the Mayor mentioned that probably the late Rev. Charles Phelps's natural history collection, now the property of Dr. Mills, was still open to the Council if proper Accommodation could be found. The Committee Were of opinion that the old Record Office could be made suitable, but a further report would be brought I up. NO STONE FOR THE ROADS. I Mr Llewellin called attention to the bad condition ofi the roads in the town, and asked if the usual quantity of metal had been used this year. The Surveyor replied that the estimated quantity had not been used. Just at present the steam roller was undergoing some slight repairs, and he had not been able to procure the necessary quantities from Porthgain. Out of 1200 tons of stone ordered, about 700 tons bad been delivered, and there were nearly 200 tons in stock. Mr Llewellin said that meant that out of 1200 tons ordered, only 500 tons of metal had been placed on the roads He thought that steps should be taken immediately to procure the requisite amount of metal. Alderman Bishop Can't get it. Mr Price Surely if you can't get Porthgain you are not gomg to let the roads be unmetalled. Mr Llewellin: if you could not get this stone it should have been brought to the notice of the council. Alderman Bishop replied that there was a resolu- tion on the books that Porthgain stone must be purchased. But they were waiting at the present time to see a certain stone broken to ascertain its quality. Mr Lleweliin said that many of the roads bad gone down in the centre, and tht was the reason why there were so many complaints, as to the condition of the streets. If the roads were of the right contour water would not lodge in them. It was explained that the 200 tons of stones in stock would be used for Bridge-street, and it was eventually decided that a special meeting of the sanitary committee be held that day week to deal with the matter. I THE WEIGHBRIDGE. I It was decided that the Inspector of Weights and i and Measures should be engaged to test the public I Weighbridge. FINANCIAL POSITION. I The Borough Accountant (Mr Warren) reported that the net overdraft was £1,339 10s 8d, as compared with £2,085 18s Od, on the 1st of February, 1909.— I The report was regarded as very satisfactory.

BETHESDA BAPTIST CHAPEL, HA VERFORDWEST. A GRAND COMPETITIVE CONCERT Will be held in the above Chapel, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 3RD, 1910, To commence at Seven p.m. Admission, Sixpence, COMPETITIONS. OPEN DUETT FOR ANY VOICES (S.C., T.B., or other arrangement). Prize. 21/- OPEN SOLO FOR LADIES. First Prize 15/- Second,, 5/- OPEN SOLO FOR GENTLEMEN. First Prize 15/- Second" II II 5/. OPEN SOLO FOR CHILDREN Under 16 Years of Age. First Prize 7/6 Second 2/6 OPEN RECITATION FOR ALL COMERS, First Prize. 7/6 Second 2/6 Entries, with copies of Competitors' Selections, to be I sent to Mr John Evans, Market Street, Haverfordwest, I not later than 26th February. NOTHIHG SUCCEEDS LIKE Succgss.-For the past century W. H. & F. J. Horniman & Co., Ltd., have placed before the public an article of Sterling Value. Consumers, being keen observers of quahty, fully appre- ciate the rich flavour, great strength and delicious aroma which is contained in a cup of Hornitnan's Pure Tea. Sold in packets only. "Full weight without the wrapper" and "Alwa/s Good Alike." Try a. packet and you will I'1]"se no other." Sold in Haverfordwest by — J. & J. P. Reynolds, Grocers, High Street (Wholesale and Retail). Milford Chemist Perkins & Co., Grocers. Haven: MeylGerr, iffiths, Grocer. Pembroke Dock Pembroke Llewellyn Thomas, Central Stores. Hakin Rees & Go., Cash Sipply Stores.

POLICE SERGEANT'S SUICIDE DEPRESSED THROUGH COMPULSORY RETIREMENT. SPECIAL INTERVIEW. The news of the sad fate of P.S. Rosser, of Fishguard, who was to have retired from the constabulary next Tuesday, has caused general regret throughout Pembrokeshire. On Sunday morning Sergt. Rosser complained of feeling unwell, and setting out for Lower Fishguard, walked up to the old fort on the Dinas side, where he divested himself of his overcoat and helmet, and apparently leaped over the cliff, some 10 feet to the rocks below. The body when picked up in Fishguard Bay, about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, was somewhat injured about the forehead, and was lying face downwards. Owing to the Sergeant complaining of illness and depression, Constable Davies and Jones went in search of him, and arrived on the spot just as the body was being picked up. Mr Coastguard Sutton, with others, went with a boat and brought the deceased to the quay. Several hundred inhabitants formed a procession and acted as bearers en route to the police station about a mile distant. The deceased would in a week have retired from the force upon full superannuation after 28 years service in the county constabulary. For about 20 years he had been sergeant, and won the esteem of everyone in Fishguard, where the tragic occurrence has caused a great sensation. P.S. Rosser went through the tithe war, and had some excellent service to his credit. He leaves a widow, one daughter, and four sons. FURTHER PARTICULARS. [BY OUR OWN REPORTER.] Great concern has been aroused at Fishguard over what are believed to be the causes which led to the enforced retirement of the late P.S. Rosser two-and- a-half years before he had completed his full service in the Pembrokeshire Constabulary. P.S. Rosser was not only a faithful husband and a kind father; he was a friend of everyone in Fish- guard, and his record in the force was blameless and above suspicion. A Disorderly Conservative Meeting. I Some unpleasantness and misunderstanding were aroused owing to the disorder at a Conservative meeting held at Fishguard early in the new year. Supt. Brinn, Sergt. Rosser, and some fifteen con- stables were present at that meeting. On the plat- form were a number of prominent Pembrokeshire ladies, and during the tumult one of these ladies made a request to a police officer to escort her to a place of safety. To whom the request was made is uncertain, but the lady is believed to have subse- quently sent in a complaint to the Chief Constable, blaming P.S. Rosser for his inattention and for his failure to maintain order at the meeting. The Chief I Constable at once instituted inquiries, and although Sergt. Rosser explicitly denied that any such request was made to him he was asked to retire because of defective eye-sight and defective hearing. It is true that Sergeant Rosser was to have retired on full pension, but the deceased was an officer of keen sensibilities, and the fact of an enforced retire- ment prayed upon his health, causing acute despondency. de ??e deceased had always enjoyed excellent health, and his family now became alarmed at Rosser's premature breakdown. His appetite failed him, and every day he seemed more and more worried. The Chief Constable visited Fisbguard on Wednes- day last, and had a personal interview with Rosser, who denied the truth of the allegations made against him. "If the lady made a request to me for assistance" he said, "I did not hear her." "Then you must be deaf," replied the Chief Constable. Rosser admitted that he was a little deaf, and it was decided that on account of this defect he should retire from the force on full superannuation pay of zEl 4s 9d a week. Failed to Accomplish an I Impossibility. Yesterday, a special representative of the Tele- graph" made extensive enquiries in Fishguard, and the general impression there is that P.S. Rosser was compelled to retire because he failed to accomplish an impossibility. Had. there been 100 policemen at the meeting," said one who was present, "they would have failed to restore order." In corroboration of this it is pointed out that at a subsequent meeting, when the police force was greatly strengthened, and when Deputy Chief-Constable James, of Haver- fordwest, was in command of the men, the disorder was even more tumultuous, and the policemen were quite helpless in face of the angry and excited crowd. Doubts must inevitably arise as to whether the request for assistance made by the local lady was made to Rosser or to some other officer. A large number of police officers were present; they all wore capes so that in the excitement of the moment anyone, and especially a lady, might have easily mistaken the identity of the person she addressed. The cape concealed the sergeant's stripes, and unless a person had a personal acquaintance with the sergeant there might conceivably have been con- fusion as to the officer's identitv. Would Die First. When Rosser learned that he had to retire, he exclaimed, I will die first." Sergeant Rosser was 52 years of age; and had 28 years and 3 months service to his credit. For 20 years he had been a sergeant, and was recognised as a zealous and efficient officer. He went through the tithe war as second in command to the late D.C.C. Phillips, and had spent nearly 15 years in North Pembrokeshire, during which time he had the responsibility of maintaining law and order among the thousands of new-comers employed on the North Pembrokeshire railway, the Great Western Railway line, and the Harbour works. He bore many scars and cuts received in the execution of his duty which he is now carrying to his grave. By his tact and geniality the late Sergeant did much to cement the wholesome feeling which at present exists at Fish- guard and Goodwick between the police and the public. When his retirement became known there was a proposal not to allow the occasion to pass with- out some tangible token of public esteem and recognition of valuable services to the community. This suggestion of a public testimonial is, in the light of events, not without a pathetic interest. The Last Interview. I On Saturday his friends noticed that Sergeant Rosser was unusually depressed, but on Sunday morning all his cheerfulness returned. The con- stable who last bad a conversation with him was P.C. Davies. The deceased then enquired if there was any business by that morning's post for the petty sessions, and on being given a negative reply, he remarked very good and with an allusion to the boisterous weather he proceeded on his journey. The last civilian with whom he conversed was Mr Jones, a barber, who chafed him in Welsh on his impending retirement. Aye, said the Sergeant, I shall be out of it now very soon." Mr William Clay spoke to the Sergeant as he walked in the direction of the Old Fort, but in reply to his inquiry as to whether anything was up the Sergeant merely shrugged his shoulders and muttered some inaudible sentence. Sometime afterwards his dead body was recovered from the Beach. Sergt. Rosser was in religion a staunch Baptist, but to those who assert that his supposed Liberal opinions prejudiced his case in relation to the recent disturbances we can only say that from extensive inquiries made, Sergt, Rosser Was never known by his most intimate friends to express a political i ? Vl'U.I..I.VJ..I.. THE INQUEST. I At inquest to-day at Fisbguard, touching death of Police Sergeant Rosser, the jury returned a verdict of found drowned." Superintendent Brinn said I deceased complained to him on Sunday morning last of feeling unwell and depressed in the afternoon. Rosser's dead body was found in the sea near the old fort. Jurymen questioned the Chief Constable respecting rumour that deceased's mind became unhinged owing to being asked to retire without a pension, and the Chief Constable replied that nothing of the kind had passed between them- He had received a written complaint respecting deceased's duty, which he investigated, and de- ceased's own explanation was that his eyesight and hearing were defective. Subsequently deceased was medically examined and certified accordingly- Oil these grounds Rosser applied for his retirement which was granted together with full pension. There was absolutely no truth in the allegations of ""due severity. Deceased and witness were on most friendly terms through- out. Mrs Rosser, the widow, said her husband was per- fectly healthy, and was the last person in the world she thought would do anything rash. The Foreman elicited from Chief Constable that complaint was received after election meeting at Fishguard. Further evidence went to show that deceased felt his pending retirement somewhat acutely. ACTION OF THE URBAN COUNCIL. The sad event was referred to at a meeting of the Fishguard Urban Council on Monday evening. The hall was crowded by the public in anticipation of action on the part of the Council. Unanimously a vote of condolence was passed with the widow and family, and it was decided that the chairman of the various committees should convene a public meet- ing after the funeral of the deceased to consider what action should be taken. J

Monmouthshire Plum." I ELEMENT i ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DIRECTOR. 1 ROGERSTONE MINISTER APPOINTED. At a meeting of Monmouthshire Education Committee at Newport last week, Alderman J. R. Jacobs in the chair, the Rev. T. G. James (Rogerstone), who has for the past 18 months been engaged as deputy-director of education for Monmouthshire, was unanimously appointed director of elementary education, at a salary of X400 rising to -6450 a year. There were 33 applicants. Those who appeared before the committee, in addition to Mr James, were Messrs Howell T. Evans and LIewellin E. Burgers, Cardiff. Among the other candidates were Messrs W. David, Risca Pupil Teachers' Centre; Jenkin James, Aberystwyth Samuel Shipton, Mountain Ash aid David Thomas, Bangor. Mr James is a son-in-law of the late Rev. D. Oliver Edwards.

CURE FOR SLEEPING SICKNESS. Brussels, Monday.—The Apostolic Prefect of the Kasia has sent a letter to the Minister for the Colonies, in which he indicates two remedies for sleeping sickness. The first is the administration, in very strong continuous doses, of quinine, and the other is the use of the Fowler liquid in strong doses, not continuously. The Apostolic Prefect appeals for funds for the establishment of a hospital to combat the disease, and adds that the medi- cines are well-known but are administered in a new way.—Renter.

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MILFORD HAVEN NEWS. ABTIFIOIAL TBBTH.-Edward England, Limited, now attends at Mr Meyler, Chemist. Charles Street, Milford Haven, e?ery Tuesday. See large advertise- ment. Estimates free. EDgliah and American Artttic?l Teeth. Teeth fixed by the Company's Patent Suction, requiring no fastening. For artiCulation and eating they ard equal to the natural teeth. AT THE POLICE COURT. On Wednesday Mr J. Whicher dealt with two cases of drunkenness. First, William Warren, of Swansea, cook on the steam trawler" Vinca" was brought up on the above charge. P.C. Bowen said he found defendant at 6.40 fhe previous night, in Victoria Road, lying down on Lis back in the middle of the road. He lifted him up and finding him to be helplessly drunk took him into custody. He found him near the station. He bad a full-bottle of whiskey, and over 37s in money in his possession. Fined 2s 6d, no costs. After the lapse of some months, a very old contribu- tor to the County exchequer ia the person of Peter O'Hara, made a regrettable re-appearance. He pleaded guilty, saying "Yes your worship, guilty shure enough, or I should not be here." P.C. Bowen was again the witness. At 11.30 the previous night defendant was very drunk in Charles Street and in consequence had to be locked-up over night. There was a long list of convictions against him, but Sergt. Evans explained that he had been quite reformed since October, and he was quiet when sober and bad become a respectable man. Peter volubly bore this out and promised to steer clear of his accursed enemy for good. With this understanding he was let off with a fine of 2s 6d, no costs. VISIT OF THE F. R. BENSON COMPANY IN SHAKESPEARE. We beg to call attention of our. readers to our advertisement columns, where will be found particulars of the forthcoming visit of the F. R. Benson Company, due at the Masonic Hall for a 3 nights' engagement on Monday, the 28th of February. The company left a very fine impression behi.d them when they visited us last year, and it is quite safe to say that the various characters will again be in the hands of talented and experienced artists. The leading parts will be played by Mr Baliol Holloway and Miss Emil Leslie. Mr j Holloway has earned for himself an enviable reputation in the dramatic world, especially in Shakesperean parts, while Miss Leslie is remem- bered and welcomed wherever she has appeared for her charm and grace of diction. Ttpe eared for manager of the Company, is Mr W. H, Savery, who has spared no trouble in getting together a really good Company, and Mr Henry Herbert is responsible for the productions—who, by the vay, plays the leading roles in the F. R. Benson (North) Company. 1 The business management is in the capable hands of Mr Vivian Aldridge. I FISH TRADE AND TRAFFIC. The stormy weather has had its effect upon the Market, and short supplies have been the order, and the boats landing have done remarkably well. Some abnormally so, the "Centaur" came in on Friday with a splendid catch of hake, and she topped £500.. On Monday the St. Clear also macle made a trip approaching that sum, whilst the "Caliph exceeded the X500 for about a fortnight's fishing. Other vessels have done correspondingly well, but a better supplv all round will be required for the approaching Easter trade. Tonnage of fish dispatched from Milford Docks during week ending February 19th. 14th Trawl. 14th 160 15th 79 16th 63 17th 60 18til 51 19 tb 36 449 FRIENDS' SPECIAL MEETINGS. As stated in these columns last week special meet- ings were conducted at the Friends' Meeting House, Priory Road, each night, by Mr J. W. Harvey Theobald, London, secretary of the Friends' Tem- perance Union. Mr Theobald showed beautiful lantern slides which added interest and instruction to the proceedings. He also addressee two meetings specially for children. Mr Harvey Theobald was present at the meetings for service on First days, February 13th and 20th and in the school in the afternoon. He also attended at the Deep Sea Fishermen's Mission Hall on Sunday evening. On Thursday the tea and entertainment was a great success. Mr Harvey Theobald occupied the chair in a very able manner. Solos were rendered by Misses E. Clarke, Daisy Harries, Gwen Hancock, Ivy E. ClarkeM, r W 1. Cole; picollo and flute solos by Mr A. J. Gwilliam; recitations by Misses Crocker, Mona Williams and Mr Harvey Theobald; reading, Mr Crocker. The accompanist was Mr Jones (H.M. Customs), who ably contributed two pianoforte solos. A short address was given by Mr E. P. Bastin, who thanked all who contributed in every way, and con- cluded a very pleasant gathering. The Milford Haven friends are thaokful for the visit of Mr Harvey Theobald, which has been an inspiration to the meeting, and also to temperance workers in the town. A number of pledges were taken. ACCIDENT TO A CHILD. At 5 o'clock on Moaday evening a serious cycle accident occurred at tie Castle Terrace end of North Road when a little boy 7 years old, the son of Mr Albert Richards, fish merchant, was knocked down by a passing cyclist and severely injured. He was taken to his home close by and medical aid sent for. The little fellow was unconscious all night, but on enquiring on Tuesday morning bad slightly recovered, but concussion Was feared. Dr. W. 8. Griffith was in attendance. SEVIRE GALES. This winter has been a very stormy one all through, but the gales of the past week have ex- ceeded anything felt for a long time past. Saturday morning it was almost unsafe to venture forth and the sea even in the larbour was tremendous. Con- sidering the velocit3 of the gale, the amount of damage so far reporsed from sea and on land was remarkably small, although in some cases serious enough. The roofs of the houses of Mr Albert Williams and Mr Scott, Robert-street, were badly stripped and revealed nasty gaps whilst the house of Rev. George Glaedfitld in Charles-street also fared badly, a large quantitz of slates being displaced and a window blown in. A remarkable experience befel an old inhabitant, Mr James Davies, senior, whose house is in a yard iear the Council Chamber. In the early hours of Sunday morning, whilst Mr Davies was reposing safely in bed the ceiling is said to have collapsed aid fell on top of him. With difficulty he extricated himself from the debris, not without receiving some bruises and a severe fright, Trawlers and smacks coming in from sea told terrible tales of the angry seas and the wonder is that the craft can live in such weather. It is stated that at the Heads tie waves and spray reached as high as the Lighthouse. From the top of Charles- street enormous seas could be clearly seen breaking against the rocks a; the harbour entrance. The steam trawler Camto" for the second time in a few weeks had her small boat carried away and damage to the deck. The Osprey's boat was smashed on deck the Ixia's" boat carried away; also the Lynmouth's,' whica had the wheelhouse battered in and part wasbtd away. Other vessels tell of similar mishaps. Fortunately there is no loss of life to record. TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. The usual weekly meeting of the Total Abstinence Society at the Bethel on Saturday night witnessed a change of programme. Mr Harvey Theobald, who throughout the week has been lecturing at the Friends' Meeting House, very kindly transferred on Saturday night to the above, with gratifying results, for the room was packed to the doors. The lecturer, who is devoting his life to the temperance cause dealt with the subject not merely in an interesting manner, but in such a way as to instill the deepest conviction as to the effects of intemperance generally. Dy means of the lantern, diagrams based on scientific research and uncontrovertible statistics were shown, together with a number of touching pictures, some instances of which had come under the lecturer's own notice. It was by far the most successful meeting of the series and at the close, the president, Rev. John Harris, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Harvey Theobald. This was seconded by Rev. Garro Jones and carried with acclamation. The lantern was manipulated by Mr Alban Francis and he too, was thanked for his services. It would contribute to the comfort of all present at meetings at the Bethel if some means could be adopted to quell the disturbance in the vestibule, which is a source of annoyance to those attending. WESLF-Y GUILD. At the literary meeting of the Guild on Monday night, the members were entertained to a lecture by Mr R. J. Calderwood; gas and water superintendent of the Urban District Council, on Flames. There was a fair attendance presided over by the Rev. George Glandfield. The lecture was instructive and interesting, and Mr Calderwood gave some experi- ments of a practical nature. I PRESENTATION. At the Wesleyan Vestry last Wednesday, an in- i teresting presentation took place, when Mr W. J. Griffiths was made the recipient of au electro-plated coffee pot, suitably inscribed, by the members of his Society Class on his leaving the town for Neyland. Mr William Farrow, Circuit Steward, in a few well- chosen words made the presentation, remarking upon the faithful services rendered to the class during Mr Griffiths's leadership. Mr Griffiths, who for very many years had been one of the leading workers in the church, feelingly responded.

PEMBROKE ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY (T.F.) (No. 1 Company, Milford Haven). Drill for the week commencing 21st February :— Laying and recruits' drill, rifle and firing exercise and gun drill, 4-7, aiming tube practice, Thursday, 7.30 till 9.30; trumpet practice, Friday, 7.0; Adjutant's parade on Thursday, uniform to be worn; orderly sergeant, Sergeant J. Smith: orderly trumpeter, Trumpeter H. BalT. T. W. PRICE, Captain. I

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Interesting Gathering -at Milford. PRESENTATIONS TO MR. C. W. COBB. LEAVING FOR HOLYHEAD. 'I Tnere was an interesting gathering at the Betiiej, Milford Haven, on Friday evening, when pre- sentations were made to Mr C. W. Cobb, for 10i years port missionary of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society, on his leaving for Holyhead. The presentations consisted of an illuminated address and a purse of gold to Mr Cobb, and a silver water jug to Mrs Cobb. It is interesting to mention that the address was presented by Mr E. R. Cobley, the hon. sec. of the Testimonial Committee, who will be 80 years of age next April and who is the oldest seaman in the port. Mr Cobley was born in Brixham, and has spent most of his time in Hull and Billingsgate market, London. He came to Milford eight years ago, and no one has a higher appreciation of the work done by Mr Cobb at Milford Haven. It should be added that the purse of gold was presented on behalf of the donors by Dr. George Griffith, the chairman of the committee, and the silver water jug to Mrs Cobb by Mrs Tilbrook, who made a happy and graceful little speech. The proceedings were presided over by Dr. Griffith, and among those present were: Rev. D. 1 Garro Jones, Mr George Cole. Mr and Mrs Robert Cole, Mr E. R. Cobley, Mr William Cole, Mr T. Cleaver, Mr Herbert Cole (Metropolitan Bank), Mr James Garrett, Mr J. H. Day, Mr Alfred Collins, Mrs Tilbrook, Miss Cole, Mrs Galvin, Mrs H. Evans, Mrs Galvin, Mrs Mathias, the Misses Thomas, Mrs Ribbon, Mrs Calderwood, Mr Harvev Theobold, Mr E. B. Bastin (London), and Mr Cobb- REV. E. W. MATHEWS'S APPRECIATION. 11 1. councillor ueorge LiOJe, me treasurer of the testi- monial committee, read the following letter from the Rev. E. W. Matthews, general secretary of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society :— Dear Mr Cole,—In reply to the Rev. D. Garro Jones's kind letter, I am glad on behalf of the Board to send, as promised, a small gift to be added to Mr Cobb's testimonial. I am glad the kind thought has. taken practical shape; it will be a comfort to our dear friends and co-workers, Mr and Mrs Cobb, to receive such an expression of loving kindness, and it will naturally be a real help in the time of need. The directors and all here at the office, and I may add many friends and co-workers—Mrs Mathews, Mrs Walters, Miss Gregory—join in hearty thanks, not only for the present kindness of the old port missionary, but to the larger circle who helped to erect this beautiful institute, which, under God, is to be blest in the years to come to thousands of men. We also hope for many years of useful service of Mr and Mrs Cobb in the good old British and Foreign Sailors' Society. Our desire is that young men may spend their lives in its employ. We ask that all present and all absent will show in this work their love of Christ and their affection to Mr Cobb by supporting by prayer and work what be did so much to foster and to extend. Much remains to be done; we are scarcely started yet, and there should be, therefore, hearty co-operation in the name of the Lord, and the institute-be a success, and a blessing, morally and spiritually, to Milford." THE CHAIRMAN'S TRIBUTE. The Chairman said it was a great pleasure to be present that night to do honour to a gentleman whom he was proud to have known for many years. He felt that he could not do otherwise than be present to support such a noble cause as that of mak- ing a presentation to Mr Cobb as a token of the respect in which he was held at Milford. (Applause;. No one was more deserving of a presentation than Mr Cobb, for many years he bad been a pioneer in the town and port; he bad worked hard for the sailors-a noble work for anyone to be engaged in- and he bad been a most faithful servant of that Institution and its cause in the town. The Chairman mentioned that he had been connected with the Institution for very many years, and his memory went back to the time when the late Mr Lewis, who lived in Charles Street, was the missionary at the port. The Institution had always flourished, but a time of depression came and the Institution was sadly neglected. All that was changed by Mr Cobb, than whom a truer and nobler man never came into Milford. (Applause). But for Mr Cobb, that Bethel would never have been erected. It was Mr Cobb who first reported the matter to Mr Cory, and his name would always be associated with" it. Ever since Mr Cobb bad been at Milford, the work of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society bad been carried on most thoroughly, and a better man the Institution had never possessed. He did not care what people said-he spoke from personal experience —this testimonial was one which should have been supported by every right-minded man in the place. (Applause). When he heard that Mr Cobb was leaving he was filled with regret. He would say nothing as to the causes which led to his depar- ture, but he was sure that the good wishes of the people of Milford would go with him to Holyhead. (Applause). He then called upon Mr Robert Cole. WILL REMOVE MISUNDERSTANDINGS. Mr Robert Cole said that since he entered that room his feelings were somewhat mixed. He sincerely hoped that Mr Matthews's letter would be inserted in the local newspapers as it would clear up a great deal of misunderstanding. Friends had sub- scribed magnificently to the testimonial, and he was glad to be there that night to add his tribute to Mr Cobb's services. He was sorry that Mr Cobb was leaving Milford. His mind went back to a Sunday morning when Mr Cobb first came to the Tabernacle Chapel to preach for the late Rev. Caleb Gwion. He was a mere lad at that time, but now Mr Cobb like himself was getting quite old. (Laughter.) He was sure that Mr Cobb left with the good and kindly prayers of the people of Milford, because be was sure that Mr Cobb had the people's good-will, and especially the good-will of the churches in the town, who all joined in wishing him God-speed. REV. D. GARRo JONES. I Rev. D. Garro Jones also said a few words. He said that when he came to Milford, Mr Cobb gave him a right hearty welcome. illr Cobb was a Scots- man, but not a cool Scotsman. He was all the better on account of that. They would never find a man who could do the maximum amount of good in a place unless he was shot through with the spirit of enthusiasm. But side by side with that spirit were certain dangers, and a man with the temperament he had described invariably committed a few mis- takes now and again. Somehow or other they became dearer to their friends on account of their mistakes. Very few people love a perfect man. He would like to say from the bottom of his heart that during the 10J years Mr Cobb had worked in Milford Haven, be had been straightforward and honest, and he left Milford with the full confidence and sympathy of the Board of London and of the seamen and inhabitants of Milford Haven. After all Mr Cobb would go to Holyhead with great cheerfulness. A word ought to be said, added Mr Jones, on behalf of Mrs Cobb, who bad rendered her husband great and valuable assistance. In the midst of all her work, Mrs Cobb was always prepared to forego a little rest in order to help her husband in his work. In con- clusion, he could faithfully say that although he had only known Mr Cobb for hj months, no friend bad more endeared himself to him than Mr Cobb. The illuminated address was not ready and would have to be sent to Mr Cobb at HoIvhMr) THE PRESENTATION. Mr Cobley then presented Mr Cobb with a copy of the illuminated address. 'I, his read as follows:- "Dear sir,—We, the seamen and inhabitants of Milford Haven, desire to express their appreciation of you as a missioner at the port during the 10i years you have been in their midst. They hear with sorrow that you are leaving the town to take up work at Holyhead, and they desire to put on record the timely help rendered by you to many to obtain skipper's certificates, your sympathy and generosity "towards shipwrecked sailors, and the energetic and able way you advocated and brought to a successful issue the building of the John Cory Sailors' Rest and Bethel. They thankfully acknowledge that whilst doing all this you never forgot their spiritual welfare; and they have pleasure in asking you to accept this address, together with a purse of gold, as a memento. At the same time they wish to acknowledge the able assistance rendered you by your wife, and ask her to accept this silver water- j ug as a small token of respect. Wishing you and your family every blessing of God in your new sphere. Signed on behalf of the committee G. Griffith, Bunker's Hill, chairman George Cole, Fernleigh, treasurer E. R. Cobley, St. David's Road, hon. sec. In asking Mr Cobb's acceptance of the copy of the address, Mr Cobley said that the recipient was as staunch as a rock. Their prayers went with Mr Cobb, and they trusted that he would have a comfortable home at Holyhead. (Applause). Dr. Griffith presented Mr Cobb with a purse of gold, and accompanied the presentation of the gift with best wishes for his future welfare. Mr Cobb, he described as a true, just, and Upright man. (Applause.) Mrs Tilbrook then asked Mr Cobb to accept on behalf of Mrs Cobb, a silver water i^Si and in doing so referred appreciatively to Mrs Cobb s work at the house and in the Bethel.. The jug bore the following inscription To Irs C. W. Cobb, from the seamen and lnhabitants of Milford Haven as a token of res peet --February, 1910." MR. COBB ON PRl^iPLE. Mr Cobb, on rising to return tbanks, was cordially received. For fear of misunderstandIng he desired to explain that had he desired to remain at the Bethel he could have done so. The Secretary asked him if he would stay for a year longer, but he replied that he would not stay any longer than he could possibly help. That Bethel* wa-s. sacred to him and Mrs Cobb, but there was somet»'ng they loved more than bricks and mortar, ,,d that was principle. They would go to Holyhead feeling assured of the sympathy of the people of Blilford, and he would be just as determined and fully as-nay, more so- enthusiastic—in working for a bethel at Holyhead as ever he had been at Milford- (Applause). After all, it was the cause they was the men who had their first consideration. He loved all sailors he himself knew the loehness of the sea he knew what it was to be starving, and it was be- cause of that experience, and because he dedicated himself to this work at a friend r-a sailor's—grave —that he was going to Holy lad to put more enthusiasm into the work tha-n In the past. He would like to say this: He nevr had sacrificed principle, neither did he intend (loing so. He was Scotch, and his name was Cobb. "hat he had done he would: repeat on the morrow if necessary. His wife, his children, and his home were sacred to him. That was enough. He would do the same thing again if ten thousand establishments were involved. Every stone in the building vvas sacred to him, but principles were more sacred, He appealed to them to continue to support the Bethel, and he trusted that for every seaman and every nsnerman it would be a home from home. When he went to London he was assured by the Chairman that he had the full confidence of the Board, and be was sure that the people of Milford Haven, and the fishermen, were sorry he was leaving. He wisned to acknowledge the kindness of many friends to him and Mrs Cobb in Milford, particularly Mr and Mrs Tilbrook and Dr. Griffith. The new Bethel had been erected, and be had never made himself a nuisance to the people of Milford in the work of getting subscriptions. The main influence of the Bethel should be a religious influence. At Milford be had had a very deep expe- rience, he had learnt many lessons, and would profit by them. (Applause). But the principles in which he believed were nailed to the mast, and they would never be pulled down for any committee or for any human being. He was irresistibly re- minded of the couplet The best laid schemes of mice and men Gang aft agley." And they did. He loved the people of Milford and the Bethel, and he felt the pain of parting. He did not wish to go into details, but he could not, without sacrificing his principles and his manhood, have remained at Milford Haven. In asking them to support the Bethel he appealed to them to remember that it was the sailor first, the sailor second, and the sailor third. (Applause). The proceedings closed with the singing of the hymn God be with you till we meet again," Miss Francis presiding at the piano.

Milford House Entered. CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE COMMITTED. Particulars of a most daring and despicable act of entering a house during the occupiers' temporary absence and inflicting considerable damage, is reported from Pill, Milford Haven. It appears that last week, Mr James Lewis, plasterer, of Gracechurch Terrace, had with his wife and two children gone to lire temporarily at Mrs Lewis's mother in Brooke Avenue. This arrangement is said to have existed for the past few weeks, and was occasioned by the illness of Mrs Lewis who, by the way is a sister of Mr Ralph Sanderson, Milford I nited's left back. On Tuesday, Mrs Lewis was fetched to her house by a neigh- bour who had found the doors and windows open. When she arrived she was amazed at what she found. Every- thing in the house had been turned topsy-turvy, and considerable damage had been done. In the fireplace were the remains of what had evidently been a huge fire, for the greater portion of the large stock of coal and firewood wa.s inissiug. Strewn over the floor and table in the kitcheu were burnt matches in profusion, and all the cupboards and drawers, upstairs and downstairs, had been ransacked and their contents strewn ruthlessly about. Scattered here and there were pillows from the bedroom. Upstairs the confusion and damage were even worse. In a bedroom Mrs Lewis was terrified to find a heap of flock which had been pulled out of one of the beds. Hound about the flock had been poured about half a gallon of paraffin which had been carried from downstairs. Added to the general chaos the house had been rendered very dirty, especially upstairs. Fortunately the neighbours living in the Terrace were able to throw some light on the matter, and enquiries made go to show that the damage was the work of very small boys. Of three watches which were missing, two were found taken to pieces and rendered useless. The other a lady's watch-was subsequently recovered by the police. Mrs Shrive, who lives next door, told Mrs Lewis that she heard some mysterious noise in the backyard of -No. 8 on Sunday evening. On Monday afternoon there were sounds of a fire being lit and afterwards poked at intervals. There were also footsteps heard of persons running up and down stairs. Thiukiug Mrs Lewis had returned Mrs Shrive tapped the dividing wall in one of her rooms, but, getting no answer, did not trouble further. It was evident that a big fire had been kept going for some time, for the wall in Mrs Shrive's house was intensely hot.

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. Thursday, February 24th.-Eisteddfod at the Tabernacle Chapel. March IO.-Grand dramatic entertainment at the Masonic Hall in aid of the Milford Haven Reading Room and Library. Particulars shortly. March 13th to 18th, 19íO.-Great mission by Mr W. Pearson, Leedp, (United Kingdom Alliance) under the auspices of the Milford Haven Total Abstinence Society. March 17th. St. Patrick's Day.—Annual entertainment by the Catholic children. Good Friday, March 25th. Wesleyan Band of Hope concert. Good Friday, March 25th. Thornton Baptist Church annual tea and concert. Easter Monday, March 28th-Rehoboth, Hakin.-Sixth annual eisteddfod. President: Mr Robert Cole, J.P. conductor: Rev. D. Garro-Jones: adjudicators: music, Rev. Thomas Prothero literature, Mr J. W. Crocker piano, Miss Ethel Chugg; prize bags, Mrs D. D. Roach; accompanist, Miss E. Chugg, L.R.A.M., A.T.C.M. Doors open at .>.30 commence at 6 p.m., admission Is. Pre gramme Id., post free Hd, from the Rev. John Harris, Milford Haven. A late train will leave Milford for Xeyland and Ha verford west. i,. Thursday, March 31.— A grand variety entertainment with theatricals, to conclude with a dance, will take place at the Masonic Hall in aid of the District Nursing Association. Admiesion Is; refresh- ments at moderate charges. Sunday and Monday, April 3rd and 4th. Return visit of Rev. David Davies. Penarth, to North Road Chapel, in connection with Pastor's 19th anniver- sary. Lecture on Monday night. Sunday, May 8th.—Tabernacle Church anniversary. Preacher, Rev. Rittenhouse, M.A., B.D., of San Francisco. Monday, May 9th.-Lecture by above on Twentieth Century young man." Thornton Baptist Church.—A flower show will be held under the auspices of Thornton Baptist Church in the Village of Thornton on August 11th, 1910. Thursday, August 18th.-Milford Haven Horticultural Society's first annual show. Preliminary Notice.—Thursday, December 1. -Sale of work on behalf of Wesleyan Church building fund.

THE LATE DOWAGER LADY KENSINGTON.. The remains of the late Dowager Lady Kensington are expected to arrive in London by the S.S. City of Naples, on or about the oth March next. The funeral will take place at St. Bride's, during the next few days after arrival: the date and time will appear later in these columns.

NEYLAND NEWS. The special run of trade this Week is our new deliveries of Corsets, C.B., J.B G.H.B., P. and G. and other leading makes.—BIDDLECOMBE'S. AN INTERESTING PAPEH. A meeting of the xuuiuai Improvement Society, presided over by Councillor John, was held in the Congregational schoolroom on Thursday evening last. Mr T. W. Evans the surveyor and sanitary inspector to the rrba District" Council read a paper entitled "The Bible on Sanitary Science." Sanitation. said Mr Evans, "is a science of great antiquity. The book of Leviticus may be regarded as the first Public Health Act and under its enactments the Jews grew to be the healthiest and most vigorous race in the world. The Jewish priests visited the fever-stricken, cleansing and disinfecting with cedar-wood and hyssop, and in case of non abate- ment of disease the dwellings were demolished by fire. The Israelites believed in pure air, pure water, pure dwellings, pure bodies and pure lives. Pure air existed in abundance in the solitudes of the desert, where there was no overcrowding. Stringent rules were to be observed in keeeping their houses clean, especially when infectious disease existed, while even stricter regulations had to be obeyed in isolating the clean from the unclean. The fever- stricken were required to reside outside the camp in a kind of primitive isolation hospital. Divine punishment was meted out to those who "despised these statutes." Mr Evans dealt with his subject in a masterly manner, comparing the sanitary con- ditions of the Bible with those of the present time, and tracing the course of sanitary legislation during the past century. A discusion on the paper ensued in which the Hev. W. Powell. Mr J. Griffiths and Mr Gwilliam took part. A vote of thanks to Mr Evans for his admirable paper concluded the evening. POLICE CHANGES. The Urban District Council is to be congratulated on the successful issue of its repeated applications for additional police which has resulted in the appointment of a sergeant and constable to the town. The change neccessitated the making of an additional sergeant and promotion fell to the lot of P.C. Wheeler who has been for ten years at Jeffreyston and has had eighteen years service in the force. P.C. Bassett has been transferred to Solva, and the new sergeant is already in occupation at the Police Station. P.C. Thomas, of Haverfordwest, has been selected as the extra constable for service at Neyland. I LENT IN THE CHURCHES. Special Lenten services were held in tbe Parish Church on Wednesday evening last the preacher being the Rev. T. A. Thomas, Yicar of Rosemarket. On Thursday the Rev. Keble Williams, Curate of St. John's Church, Pembroke Dock, occupied the pulpit at St. Clement's. The services are to be continued each week during Lent. RETIREMENT. Neyland parents will learn with regret of the approaching retirement of Miss Aveston, the Infant's mistress at the National School. She has served on the staff of the school since her exit from Swansea College teu years ago, with conspicious success and her resignation will be a great loss to the school.

COMING EVENTS AT NEYLAND March 9th —Zion Band of Hope.—Service of song, illustrated by lantern slides. March 23rd.-Soiree at Congregational Church. Proceeds iu aid of building fund. Admission, I one shilling each.

) DELICIOUS 1 SUSTAINING^|V3 1 I I 0 It I I ECONOMICAL

-=.=.-=-:=- Do You Know ? That ladies are cautioned against the dangers of the celluloid comb. That recently Miss Nellie Lloyd, of the Kew Inn, Camrose, was sitting near the fire reading when a comb in her head caught fire. That before it could be extinguished she had suffered some severe injuries to her head. That the westerly gales of the last few days have been responsible for some abnormally high after- noon tides. That several people had their hats blown into the tide on crossing the Bridges. That one young man could not restrain hie mirth at one of these unfortunate incidents, when his headgear met with a similar fate. That his first companion in distress was irresistibly reminded of the old adage He laughs longest who laughs last. That an interesting contest is proceeding for the election of a delegate to attend the annual meeting of the Royal Liver Society. That two delegates have been nominated for the Bridgend district—Mr Howard Morse (Dew Street), and Mr J. Hancock. That Mr Morse, it will be remembered, was the delegate last year. That the axrnual meeting this year will be held at St. Albans. That Miss M. Oliver Edwards, of Gloucester Terrace, has won a prize of 10s offered by the lady editor of Forget-me-not for the best prize hint. That the prize hint sent by Miss Edwards was on How to remove grease from matting by means of benzine and French chalk." That the Haverfordwest Literary Society, having lost the charm of novelty, is now very poorly attended. That some of those most prominent at the in- augural meeting have never since put in a single appearance. That others only attend when they read a paper. That unless better support is forthcoming the Society will probably be abandoned. That after the storm comes the peaceful calm. That on Monday evening the balmy air reminded one of the approach of early spring. That we may shortly expect to see a league of young Liberals established in Haverfordwest. That the League will adopt a forward and aggressive policy. That Mrs Hadfield, Bridge Street, has won a f3 art prize for her Tuck postcard window display. That the prize is a framed original water colour drawing by Lance Thackeray. That ?llr John Rees. d That Mr John Rees. Bridge Street, has completed 47 years service as a Sunday school teacher at the Tabernacle. That Mr Bisley H. Munt has been superintendent at the same school for 23 years. That these are interesting records, and I should be pleased to hear of others in the county. That Mr Rees is a Carmarthenshire man. while Mr Munt hails from Buckinghamshire. That it would be interesting to know if there are no Pembrokeshire men with longer records of service. That the election for guardians and district councillors will take place on April 6th. I PERIWINKLE.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. '• PATRICK O'SHEA."—Your letter shall appear next week.

BIRTHS. On the 22nd iust., at fA, City Road, in this town, the wife of Mr Fred Hughes, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On the 13th inst., at Wesley Church, Worksop, by Rev. J. Jenkin (father of the bride), assisted by the Rev. J. K. Calvert, Bernard Leslie, fourth son of the late Henry Roche, Bristol, to Edith Mary, only daughter of Rev. J. and Mrs Jenkin, Wesley Manse, Worksop. On the 17th inst., at the Bible Christian Chapel, Neath, Earnest L. Groves, to Gertrude Pulson, youngest daughter of James Pulson, formerly of Neyland. DEATHS. With deep regret died Mary Musgrave, wife of the' late W. Robertson, Esq., J. P., D. L. of Pembroke- shire. on February 16, 1910, aged 1'5 years, at the residence of her Son-in-law, Scarborough," Richmond Wood Road, Bournemouth loved and revered for her life of self-sacrifice. R.I.P. On the 21st inst., at The Marsh, Ann, the wife ef William Reynolds.—Funeral Thursday 2.30. p.m. On the 11th inst., at Pembroke Ferry, Burton, Willie, eldest son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Evans, aged 24 years deeply regretted.

THE PEERS OR THE PEOPLE ? It matters not whether you appeal to the peers or the people-either will tell you that in cake and pastry making the best results are obtained by using Borwick's Baking Powder.

APPROACHING EVENTS. Vv ill readers please note that all notices for which I printing is done at the office of this Journal are inserted FREE OF CHARGE. In all other cases the fee is 6d. pm line. ————- Thursday, February 24.-Service of song at Tabernacle Chapel, Little Haven. Tickets 6d. South Dairy Chapel.—A tea and concert will take place in the above chapel on Thursday, February 24th. Tea on the tables from 4 to G.30, concert at 7. Tickets, one sliilling each. Sunday, February 2?th.—Monthly mission service at the Albany Chapel. Subject: The Master's Call." Duet by the Misses Phillips and James. Tuesday, March 1st,—Concert to promote Master Harold Lewis' candidature for the Western Mail scholarship, at Priory Hill Mission Room. Thursday, March 3rd.—Bethesda annual tea and concert. Tuesday, March 8th.—Ebenezer Christian Endeavour social. Thursday, March 10th.—Sale of work in the Albany schoolroom at 2.30. March 17 .-Performance of the "Elijah" will be given in the Masonic Hall. Thursday, March 17.-Tea and entertain- ment in connection with Sutton Temperance Society. Palm Sunday.—Tabernacle Sunday school anniversary. Passion Sunday to Palm Sunday. A mission will be held at the Catholic Church, to be conducted by a Franciscan Father. Good Friday, March 25.—Annual com- petitive meeting in connection with Prendergast Morning School. Programmes may now be had from Mr Thomas James, 32, Prendergast Hill, Haverfordwest, and Mr Vincent Davies, Bridge Street. S. Martin's Parochial Hall.—Grand Ball, Easter Tuesday, March 29th, at Ð p.m. Gentlemen 5s; ladies 3s 6d. Thursday, March 31.-Catholic Social at the Masonic Hall. Monday, April 4th.-Amateur dramatic entertainment by Tasker's Old Girls' Association, at the Masonic Hall. April 3rd to April 18th. Free Church Council mission by Mr George Clarke. April 4th.-S. Martin's Skating Rink.- Grand fancy dress (optional) carnival. Sunday, April 10. Bethesda Sunday School anniversary. Preacher Rev. W. E. Stephens, Narberth, Sunday, April 17th. Albany Sunday school anniversary. Wednesday, April 13.-Annual meeting in connection with the Jewish Mission. Deputation, Rev, M. Machin. Sunday, April 24, 1910.—Ebenezer Sunday School anniversary. Preacher: Rev Richard Jones, B.A., Llandinam. Whit Monday, May 16.-Milforcl United F. C. annual sports. May 22nd. Hill Park Sunday school anniversary. Preacher, Rev. W. R. Lewis, of Gelli and Carmel. Sunday. May 29th. Wesleyan Church anniversary. Preacher, Rev. William Perkins, president of the Wesleyan Conference. Thursday, June 2nd. Complimentary luncheon to Rev. William Perkins, at which the Lord Lieutenant of Haverfordwest, Sir Sir Charles E. G. Philipps, Bart., will preside. Thursday, June 9th.-Broad Haven Baptist Chapel annual tea aud concert. August 1st (Bank HolIday .Broad Haven Baptist ChaPel.-Fifth annual flower show and visitors concert. Easter, 1911.—S. Martin's Vicarag" Fund. Grand bazaar, entertainment, and £i.ta.

Theft of Shirts.—At the Shire Hall this morning before the mayor (Mr Hugh Thomas), and Mr Isaiah Reynolds, William Fitzgerald, a tramp, and a native of London, was remanded until next week, on a charge of stealing five shirts, value 98 7d, the property of Mr A. E. Sage, of Bridge Street, on Tuesday afternoon. P.S. Morgan said that from information received, he went in search of the prisoner and found him in the waiting room at the Railway Station. Witness cautioned him and prisoner said he knew nothing about it. The shirts had been taken from him at the Farmers' Arms by one of Mr Sage's employees. Mr Sage identified the shirts all his property.