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

I Great Musical Treat. i PERFORMANCE OF THE "ELIJAH." The performance of this work by the Haverford- west Choral Society on March 17th promises to be a great success. The choir and orchestra are very hard at work preparing for the rendering of this fine Oratorio," in which they will be assisted by some of the leading artistes of the day including the famous dramatic baritone, Mr Charles Tree, who has undertaken the role of the Prophet" in this work 150 times. We congratulate the Society on their enterprise in securing such an eminent artiste as Mr Tree as he is undoubtedly one of the finest baritones now before the public. MR. CHARLES TREE. The other artistes engaged are Miss Emilv Breare (the brilliant Yorkshire soprano) who comes with a great reputation. She was the principal soprano soloist during the Sheffield Musical Union's tour in Canada and the United States under Dr. Henry Coward. Dr. Logan writing to the "Toronto World during the tour stated Miss Breare has a voice as pure and sweetly penetrating as a silver flute and like Madame Melba her voice has the remarkable quality of having no registers in it, so pure is it in every register. Mrs Herbert Cole, the contralto, needs no introduc- tion to Haverfordwest audiences with whom she is a great favourite. The tenor engaged is Mr Frank Mullings, of Birmingham, who is to-day making a great name for himself and is securing re-engage- ments everywhere. The part of the Youth will be undertaken by Master Reggie Grice. We understand that the tickets are being taken up very rapidly over 200 seats having already been booked' Those wishing to avail themselves of this great musical treat should secure tickets at once as the seating capacity of the Hall is not great, the number of tickets issued is therefore limited.

Licensee's Belated Application. LIVERPOOL ARMS COMPENSATION I AWARD. CLAIM NOT ENTERTAINED. A special sitting of the Haverfordwest Licensing Authority was held at the Shire Hall on Monday, when the magistrates present were: Mr Hugh Thomas (mayor), Mr T.M. Phillips, Mr C. C Saies, Mr T. R. Dawkins, and Mr James Rowlands. The clerk (Mr W. Davies George) explained that thatmeeting bad been convened principally because of an application he had received from Mr George John, a former licensee of the Liverpool Arms, for a portion of the E475 coinpensation money awarded m respect of the Liverpool Arms, Dark Street. Mr Harold James, the owner of the house, had appeared before the Compensation,Authority in support of his claim. Mr John had omitted to send in any claim, although the statutory notice inviting claims to be sent in bad been inserted in the local newspapers. Since the compensation had been awarded by the Authority, however, Mr Pphn bad sent in a claim stating that he was entitled to compensation as well as the landlord. As the point was one which he could not decide as clerk he had called a special meeting of the Authority. Replying to the Mayor, the Clerk said he could not undertake to reject the claim without consulting the Committee, on the ground that it was not sent in in time. If the Authority considered that Mr John was equitably entitled to anything, perhaps they would not refuse to entertain it merely on the technical ground that the claim was not received within the specified time. Mr John now appeared, and said he was in possession of the Liverpool Arms for seven years. Mr R. T. P. Williams, clerk to the Borough Justices, mentioned that Mr John left and the license was transferred to the owners. Mr John said the license was referred for compen- sation in February of last year, and be left the following May. The house was demolished by fire in the previous January, but it was because of the license being referred for compensation that he left. Mr Harry Rogers appeared on behalf of the owner, Mr James, and said that John was not given notice to quit. He now produced an agreement by which Mr John signed away all his interest in the license. Mr T. R. Dawkins: Having signed away all his interest I don't see that he has any standing before us now. Replying to the bench, Mr John said he had received nothing by way of compensation from Mr James when he gave up the license. Asked if he bad contributed anything, either directly or indirectly, to the Compensation Fund, Mr John said he had, but it was allowed him in his rent. He understood that the same rule applied to all tied bouses. The court held that Mr John had no claim, and the application was not sustained. WHEN HOUSES WILL BE CLOSED. The four houses in the borough, and the five in the county, in respect of which compensation money has been awarded, will be closed on Wednesday next. After then sale will be illegal.

NOTIIIIM SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS.—For the paib century W. H. & F. J. Horniman & Co., Ltd., have placed before the public an article of Sterling Value. Consumers, being keen observers of quality, fully appre- ciate the rich flavour, great strength and delicious aroma which is contained in a, cup of Horniman's Pure Tea. Sold in packets only. Flill weight without the wrapper" and "Always Good Alike. Try a packet and you wi^ ll '• Use no other." Sold in Haverfordwest by J. & J. P. Reynolds, Grocers, High Street (Wholesale and Retail). Milford Haven: Meyler, Chemist Perkins & Co., Grocers. Haven: MeylGerr, iffiths, Grocer. Pembroke Dock Pembroke Llewellyn Thomas, Central Stores. Hakin Rees & Co., Cash Supply Stores.

I THIEVES AT WORK. CARTLETT STORES AGAIN BROKEN INTO. i15 WORTH OF GOODS STOLEN. On Monday night Cartlett stores, adjoining Cartlett mill, were again entered, and £ 5 worth of horse hair and rabbits' skins the property of Mr John James, was stolen. This is the second time for these stores to be broken into during the last few weeks. On the previous occasion xio worth of goods was missing.

Haverfordwest Open Dog Show. NEW SECRETARY APPOINTED. The annual meeting of persons interested in the above show was held in the Coffee Tavern on Monday evening. In the absence of the chairman, Mr H. Rule Owen, Mr F. D. Phillips presided. Mr James Adams resigned his position as secretary, and Mr Sidney Bowler was unanimously appointed in his place. It was resolved to hold the annual show on Thursday, August 25th, and Mr Harry Gunn, of Cardiff, was selected judge. Mr Sidney Bowler is well-known in Haverfordwest as a successful canine breeder and exhibitor. He established the Haverfordwest (Members only) Dog Show, and with his energy and business ability the Open Show is sure to retain its position as Pem- brokeshire's premier dog show. Mr Bowler is to be congratulated on this new apointment for which he is so eminently qualified.

Johnston Chemical Works. RAPID PROGRESS. Rapid progress is being made with the laying down of the chemical works at Johnston. The installation of the suction gas plant is almost com- plete, and the work of making a new road into the works is progressing very satisfactorily. Between twenty and thirty men are engaged at the works. j

The Late Sergeant Rosser. PROPOSED MEMORIAL TESTIMONIAL Prior to the lamented death of P.S. John Rosser, Fishguard, it had been suggested that steps should be taken to recognise in tangible form his faithful and devoted services to the local community, extending over a period of 28 years. The Fishguard urban council being unanimously of opinion that this project should not be permitted to lapse, has appointed a. special committee to carry it forward in the form of a memorial to the deceased officer. This committee has appointed Mr Levi Bvans, of the Fishguard Echo" Office and Mr James Thomas, Aughorfa, as joint hon. sees., and Mr A. J. Hodges, Town Hall, Fishguard, as hon. treasurer, to whom cheques, &c., should be made payable.

THE LATE DOWAGER LADY I KENSINGTON. FUNERAL TO-DAY. The funeral of the late Dowager Lady Kensington will take place at St. Bride's to-day at one o'clock. A memorial service will also be held in London at St. Peter's, Eaton Square. On Monday, the coffin contain- ing the remains of the late Dowager was brought to St. Bride's, and has since been lying in state in the parish chureh.

HAVERFORDWEST GOLF CLUB. The monthly competition for Dr. Henry Owen's challenge cup was played on the Racecourse on Thursday last, when Mr Harold T. James returned the best score. The cards returned were as follows: H. T. James 106-42 64 H.D.Williams. 88 17 71 F. A. Scott 88-16 72 A. W. Massy 100 — 25 — 75 W. G. Douglas-Willan. 103 27 76 T. Jones Parry. 110 24 86

NARBERTH WORKHOUSE. MASTER AND MATRON APPOINTED. Acting on the advice given by the Local Government Board Inspector (Mr Hugh Williams) at their last meeting, the Narberth Guardians on Monday met the objection of the Board above with reference to the appointment of Workhouse master and matron by; selecting for the oiffces, Mr and Mrs W E Bowen, porter j and porteress, Shoreditch Union, London. The only other candidates in whose favour a vote was taken were Mr Benjamin P Thomas, workhouse storekeeper, Swan- sea, and his financee, Miss Ruth Palmer, Morriston, who were only defeated by 22 votes to 20. The newly- appointed master is a Pembrokeshire man, born at Kilgerran, and the matron was born just outside Carmar- then.

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 I leading makes.—BIDDLECOMBE'S. NEYLAND'S ENTERPRISE. I It was feared, says the South Wales Daily ¡ News," that when the Fishguard-Rosslare route was opened New Milford would be thrust into the background, but such is not the case, for Neyland as it is now known has been opened out as a fishing port, and is already doing a very good trade-in every sense quite a new industry, while, side by side, the fish traffic at Milford Haven continues to show a steady increase. It is pleasing to record that the turn of events has enabled such excellent use to be made of facilities which, in the absence of enter- prise, might to a large extent have become redun- dant. INTERESTING REMINISCENCES. •iSome very interesting reminiscences culled from a little book entitled Royal Reminiscences" have appeared in the columns of the Western Mail" during the past week. "The present vicar of Llanstadwell (the Rev. L. H. Rumsey, M. A.)" says our contemporary, "together with his mother, father, sister and brother, used frequently to be guests on the royal yarkt- Mr Rumsey's father was Lacy Rumsey of H.M.S. Treasury, and his mother was Lady Elizabeth Spencer, granddaughter of the great Duke of Marlborough- His brother, Almaric Rumsey, was a famous barrister and author, and held the appointment of solicitor to H.M. Customs, marrying the sister of Sir Thomas Pittar, late chair- man of Customs. On one occasion a ball was given on the yacht which his Majesty said was to be Lizzie's Ball" (Mr Rumsey's mother). On another occasion his majesty gave some little cakes to Lady Elizabeth's children, at the same time saying to her "No butter in them Lady Elizabeth," because he knew that she was very particular as to what she 1 thought was good or otherwise for her children. CONCERT. A concert in connection with the Wesley Church, was held on Wednesday last in the Oddfellows' Hall. The various items OH the programme were of a humorous nature interspersed with glees by an augmented choir under the leadership of Mr W. Thomas. During the evening a very laughable farce was produced entitled Old maids matched," which :the audience thoroughly enjoyed. Miss May Perkins, Miss C. Bennett, and Miss W. Vaughan appeared to perfection as three old maids, Mr J. Russan and Miss M. Davies very successfully taking the parts of their nephew and nieee. Miss G. M. Hart as their maid and Mr J. Betty as her lover caused roars of laughter, the parts of policeman and detective played respectively by Mr E. Perkins and Mr T. H. Edwards also affording much merri- ment. Solos were renoereci by Miss E. Anstee, Miss A. Davies, Miss E. Thomas, Mr George Thomas, Miss Kellick, Mr A. Jenkins; quartettes by Messrs and bp Messrs Jones, John, Williacos, and C. Jones, and bp Messrs Pollat, Thomas, Faulkner, and Brown. Messrs Jones and John were partners in a duet, and Messrs Jones, John. and C. Jones ]n a trio. Three "glees were very tastefully rendered by the choir. Miss G. M. Hart very ably officiated as accompanist and contributed largely to the success of the eventng. THE ELECTION. I The members of the Urban Council who retire on April 15 are: Messrs F. Hitchings, G. M. Voyle, J. Skone, D. Harris, and W. Gwilliam. Nominations must be received at the Council Chamber on the 17th inst., and if a contest take place it will be held on April 6th. Owing to the retirement of Messrs Oliver Garrett and George Lewis, two additional vacancies will need to be filled next month. Mr Hitchings, the present chairman of the Council, will not seek re-election. FOOTBALL CLUB'S CONCERT. The annual concert of the Neyland Kugby Football Club was held at the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening when the hall was filled with a large and appreciative audience. Mr Vere Rumsey, the chair- man of the football committee, occupied the chair. The programme consisted of choruses by the Neyland Male Voice Choir, solos both vocal and instrumental, duetts, quartettes and recitations. The following is the programme Chorus, On the Ramparts" Neyland Male Voice Choir; solo, "Asleep in the Deep" Rev. G. J. Chamberlain; solo, 'Golden Mr J. Davies; recitation, "The Groom's Love," Mr W. E. Evans; violin solo, Selected," Mr Story, H. Potter duett, Love amd War," Messrs Rees and Davies; solo," The Drum Major, Mr A. E. Rees; solo, The Veteran," Mr A. Jones; chorus Com- rades in Arms," Male Voice Choir; recitation, The Lady's Leap," Mr A. Richardson solo, Ring down the Curtain," Mr F. Davies; quartette, "Sweet and Low," Messrs Jones, Jones, John and Williams; song, "Fishing," Mr A Jenkins; song, "Selected," Mr J. Griffiths; song "The Bassoon," Rev. G. J. Chamberlain; song, Whack Fol,"Mr A. Jenkins; chorus, Arabella," Male Voice ChOIr.

COMING EVENTS AT NEYLAND March gth.-Zion Band of Hope.Service of song, illustrated by lantern slides. March 23rd.—Soiree at Congregational Church. Proceeds in aid of building fund. Admission, one shilling each. INSURE YOUR MARES for FOALING and LOSS of FOALS. IMPERIAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE Co., Ltd. 17, PALL MALL EAST, London, S W. Established 1878. Claims paid, £ 450,000. HORSES and CATTLE Insured against Death from Accident or Disease. Lowest Rates. Prospectuses post free. B. S. ESSEX, Manager. Agents Wanted.

MILFORD HAVEN NEWS. AETTFIOIAI, TERTE.-Edward 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. LOWESTOFT El SHERMAN INJURED. About 8.30 on Saturday morning a serious accident befel one of the crew of the Lowestoft smack "C. H. Walker," which was moored alongside the Cardiff Ice Factory in the Docks. Whilst the men were at work, the trawl-head weighing about 21 cwt. fell and catching the third-hand, John Davies, it crushed his left hand, and completely severed the little finger. Surgical assistance was at once obtained and Davies was taken to the John Cory Sailors' Rest. He suffered a great deal from pain and shock and for some time after the accident frequently swooned. Dr. Davies considered the case a serious one but the hand might be saved amputation. THE CHURCH AND TEMPERANCE. This was the subject of an address given by the Rev. D. Garro Jones at the Bethel on Saturday in connection with the Total Abstinence Society, and the rev. gentleman spoke strongly upon the past i lethargy of the church towards the temperance question. Many of the old evils, however, had been eradicated, and if only they could purge the Christian church entirely of the curse what a blessing it would be. Mr Jones, in the course of his address, threw out the suggestion that all the Total Abstinence Societies in the county should be formed into a union, by means of which the forces could be better organised. More may be heard of this at a future date. Mr D. Dundas Roach gave a dramatic recitation in splenditi style, and the soloist was Miss Clara Davies. Discussion was invited and Messrs F. Power and Roach took part. The Rev. John Harris conducted the meeting. THE MACKEREL SEASON OPENS. The mackerel season may be said to have opened in earnest last week, and on Wednesday and Thurs- day especially, busy scenes were witnessed at the stage and in the mackerel market. Thanks to an easterly wind, a number of New Lyn bound drifters easterly wind, Milford their port, and it is hoped that had to make Milford theIr port, and it is hoped that their success may be the means of their adopting this port for the season. The catches were so heavy that the men were engaged all Wednesday night clearing their nets of fish. With it all the prices have been remunerative ranging from day to day 15s 6d down to 9s 6d per 120. It is pleasing to note that several new buyers are on the market this year —some of them the biggest in the trade. All the old faces from the East Coast, salesmen, merchants, and men, have arrived and it only needs good weather to assure a record season. IRISHMEN IN TROUBLE. At the Police Court on Monday morning Col. Roberts and Mr J. Whicher dealt with two cases. First a young son of Erin, named Roger Walsh, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on Satur- day night.—P.C. Williams said that at 11.30 p.m. he in company with P.C. Lewis saw defendant drunk in Charles Street. He was falling about and when spoken to made use of very bad language and be- came disorderly. The officers had great difficulty in locking him up and he resisted them forcibly. There were previous convictions, but he had been away lately and had not been up for 12 months. He was let off with a fine of 2s fid and cost, with a fortnight to pay.—Another Irishman, with a different brogue, named Richard Curran, was next charged with sleeping in a bus in Mr Venables's yard. P.C. Bowen found him in the small hours of Sunday morning. Defendant, a respectably dressed man, said he bad been round here about five weeks in the Syringa and must have had some drink. He assured the bench he had no bad intentions and had never been in court before. Nevertheless the magistrates made no distinction between his case and the pre- vious defendant who had several convictions against him. Fined 2s Gd and costs. THE BROTHERHOOD. The meeting of the Milford Haven Brotherhood at the Wesleyan Church on Sunday afternoon was very well attended. Mr D. G. Jones, always an attractive speaker, addressed the gathering and his subject was A young man's faith." One of his points was particularly interesting. He said it was known in that Church that he had leanings to what is known as the larger hope. His experience, however, from a deep study of the bibleaiid fis pulpit ministrations, was that his preaching lost its charm whilst holding that belief and there was no potency in the doctrine. The address created a deep impression. Mr Fred Price was the soloist and gave a sympathetic render- ing of Ora pro nobis." The service was conducted as usual by Mr Andrew Little. FISH TRADE AND TRAFFIC. Better supplies ruled last week with prices re- maining firm. No very large catches were landed with one or two exceptions. With prospects of improving weather heavy supplies may be looked for from now on. Tonnage of fish dispatched from Milford Docks during week ending March 5th :— Trawl. Mackerel. 28th. HI 0 1st 131 2nd 115 33 3rd. 104 100 4th 43 62 5tb. 14 29 488 233 j

The Alleged Burglary at Milford Haven. f STRANGE SEQUEL. I Last Wednesday we reported a burglary which was alleged to have been committed at the heuse of Mr William Chapman, a boiler scaler, in Warwick Road, Milford Haven, when a number of sflver and electro-plated articles were missed from the parlosr. We then stated that the police were actively engaged in following up the matter, but were unable to find any trace whatever of the thief, no marks being left to give them the slightest clue. On Friday night they were saved further effort as regards the recovery of the articles by the singular discovery of the same. It appears that about 10 o'clock that night, Mrs Bevans, wife of Capt. Bevans, Brook Avenue, and a relative, were going home along Robert Street, and when passing the big doors at the entrance of Robinson, David & Co's. sawmills, they observed a parcel on the ground. They picked it up and went into a friend's house. The package was wrapped in brown paper on the outside, then a fish basket was revealed containing a woman's apron in which were a number of articles similar to those reported missing. The police were informed of the discovery and took possession of the things, which were identified as the missing property, all intact. When the news got abroad, it created some seasation in the upper part of the town.

Alarming Collision in Milford I Haven. About eight o'clock oa Saturday morning a rather I serious collision took place in the harbour. A number of coasting vessels have been lying at anchor off Milford of late, and one of them, the three-masted schooner, Helena," of Plymouth, had been there for many weeks. On Saturday the captain was about to put to sea, the weather having moderated, and the vessel was being got under weigh. Lying off in the stream was the fine steam yacht Dorothy," of Birkenhead. By some means the schooner got foul of the latter and a collision resulted. So great was the force of the impact that the yacht's top-mafkt was broken and a boat on deck was smashed, whilst the bulwark and davits were badly damaged. Indeed the damage was very considerable and it is said will amount to a big sum. The schooner fared much better. The matter was reported to the authorities in due course.

WELSH CUP SEMI-FINAL. I MILFORD, 0; CHESTER, 0. GAME OF LOST OPPORTUNITIES, I These teams met in the semi-final of the Welsh Associ- ation Cup at the Penydarren Park, Merthyr, on Monday. The ground, as the result of the rain on Sunday, was in rather a soft state. Both sides played their strongest teams. Much interest was taken in the match, as it was a battle between North and South. In the last round Chester beat the Druids, and Milford beat Nantwich in a replay at Milford. The local teams were :— re Milford—Goal, Julian backs, Vaughan and Sanderson; halves, E Hoggins, C John, and Blockwell; forwards, E Walters, Jones, Thomas, Flavell, and Warr. Milford, losing the toss, played with a brilliant sun in their faces. The opening stages were in favour of Chester, who were quite dangerons in the course of a few minutes. The game on the whole was disappointing. The players were too excited to show good football, and owing to over-eagerness both sides allowed several fine openings to go astray. Chester missed many chances in the first half, and so did Btiford in the second half. On the day's play there was very little to choose between the two teams.

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i "LIKE A QUAKERS' I MEETING." AND A STORM. COUNCILLOR JOHN ATTACKED. LIVEL Y MEETING OF THE NEYLAND COUNCIL. j The Neyland council meeting on Monday night commenced quietly, and without incident. Indeed at one time the discussion so flagged that Councillor W. Evans compared it to a Quakers' meeting. It will warm up by and by," remarked the Chairman. Mr Hitchings was right. The storm soon burst, and Councillor John, who was supposed to be the offender, was attacked with an energy and a directness that recall some of the fiercest political battles on the hustings. Mr Fred Hitchings presided, and the other members present were Messrs J. Skone, W. Evans, W. Gwilliam, G. M. Voyle, J. Hire, W. F. James, T. John, J. James, D. Harns, and H. Jones. NO REASON. Not having attended a. meeting of the council during the past six months, Mr George Lewis, a member of the council, was written to by the Clerk, stating that he had forfeited his seat in the council. Will you please inform me of any reason why your seat should not be declared vacant, and the vacancy filled at next election," the letter concluded. Mr Lewis replied-" No reason; and I hope the vacancy will be filled by a member who will be able to devote the time and energy required for such a position." It was decided on the motion of Mr T. John, that the seat be declared vacant. A MEMBER FINED. From Falmouth, Mr Oliver Garrett wrote resigning his seat on the council. The Chairman said they regretted the resignation of Mr Garrett, but owing to his departure from the town his retirement became necessary, << what did we do with Mr Carrow P asked the Chairman, Clerk We fined him a shilling. Chairman: Did he pay (Laughter). Clerk: Yes. Mr W. Evans: I propose that we deal with Mr Garrett in the same way. The Chairman: It is very honourable on the part of Mr Garrett to resign his seat, because it will give the ratepayers an opportunity to elect a successor. There was a pause during which no one rose to speak, and Mr Evans remarked that the council resembled a Quaker's meeting. (Laughter). The Chairman We are only just beginning. We will warm up in a few minutes. Mr Evans' motion was carried, and MrJ Garrett's resignation was accepted. j NO INCREASED RATE. í Before submitting the Finance Committee's report, Mr Voyle stated that the financial state of the council was exceedingly good. (Hear, hear). They could congratu- late themselves in the fact it was unnecessary to increa g the rate. Taking things generally the estimates of !ast year worked out very satisfactorily. With reference to the gas undertaking it was in his opinion an extremely suc- cessful business, and the lighting rate was very moderate. There was a very fair profit— £ 44 1.5s 3d -which was to devoted to the relief of the rates. He personally believed that they did the right thing in acquiring the gas works. Not only was their public lighting cheaper than if the Council had accepted the terms of the Pembroke Dook Gas Company, but the property was gradually passing into the hands of the Council. Certain members of the Council, proceeded Mr Voyle, were doubting the receipt of a grant of X300 from the County Council in respect of the repair of the Beach Road. He suggested that the council's bank book should be laid for the inspection of the membeis who were still doubtful. It was only fair to say that the County Council had paid this sum. According to the Committee's report £ 100 had been received as the final instalment of the Beach Road restoration promise of S-300 and E,44 7s 6d, the moiety of salaries of the Medical Officer of Health and the Sanitary Inspector. The estimates for the year were submitted as followed -Salaries, clerk, X40 collector, X20, inspector, ?70: —Salaries, £20; medical officer of health, £ 20; public lighting, X160 3s 3d: highway, maintenance, jE334 ? surveyor, £ 160 3s 3d; highway, maintenance, £ 334; improvements, £ 38 10s scavenging, £ 88 water, £ 10 establishment, £ 28 election expenses, £ 5 19s 6d total! S839 12s 9d. Mr Voyle added that it would be necessary to raise JE647 7s 6d out of the rates for the next year, which the committee estimated could be covered by the present rate of 2s 4d in the £ The Chairman remarked that it was a great relief to the council to know that the proposed expenditure could be covered by a 2s 4d rate. The improvements contem- be covered by a 2s 4d rate. plated would not involve an increased rate. I The report was adopted. INSPECTION OF THE BOOKS. Afterwards the books were produced for the inspection of Mr John. These books showed that the sum of £ 300 had been received from the County Council in respect of the Beach Road. While Mr John was perusing the books, Mr Hire interposed and asked whether it was right that the time of the Council should be taken up by a member inspect- ing the books which were accessible privately to every member of the Council if he desired to see them. It was to be regretted that a certain councillor should not have acsertained information officially before circulating baseless rumours. It was said and repeated outside that the urban council had not received a penny from the County Council in respect of the Beach Road Improve- ment. He was informed that a member of the Council had made a statement of that kind, and he characterised SUCH CONDUCT AS COWARDLY. I For any ratepayers to believe statements of this kind did not speak very highly of their intelligence, but in common fairness the member who had circulated such rumours should now contradict them. The Chairman said that with regard to the taking up of the time of the Council a member had asked for certain information which had been promised him by the chair- man of the finance committee. At the same time he thought it most absurd that anyone should say that no grant had been received from the County Council. It was so manifestly plain and clear like the nose on a person's face. Certam work was done, and he had never known anyone to do such work on the nod. Every ratepayer knew how much rates he had paid, and THERE WAS NO GOLD NINE, no Klondyke, down on the Beach. So if the ratepayers were so absurdly dense as to think that the Urban Council had not received money from some other source like the County Council he did not know where they thought the money came from. NEW WIXG: FOB THE ASYLTTM. I Mr Hire That is what is said. I The Chairman Then the sooner a new wing is added to the Asylum the better. (Laughter). Mr John said that last year five quarters had been put into one year in the case of the sanitary committee, and Mr Evans's salary had been included although it had not been received. Therefore he maintained that he was quite justified in asking those questions. The Chairman Let us be a little bit clear in this matter. The Local Orovernment Board auditor has passed accounts with five quarters in one year! Mr John I know nothing about the Local Government Board auditor. I am going by the balance sheet adver- tised in the Press. The Chairman You know that the Local Government Board auditor audits these accounts. That may be infor- mation to you. Mr John The question was asked by Mr Skone why these five quarters were added to one year's accounts, and I asked what had become of Mr Evans's Eubsidy. Mr Evans (the Inspector) said we had not received it, but that it would come next Year. The Chairman replied that a portion of the Inspector's salary was re-paid by the County Council on the report of the Medical Officer of Health. Last year the Medieal Officer's report was not sent in in time, but the proportion has since been re-paid by the County Council. Mr John: The Clerk told me it was the new system of doing up the accounts. That was a remarkable answer from a Clerk. (Laughter). The Clerk: I never said any such thing. The Chairman 1 on are quite satisfied now that we have received the S300 from the County Council. Mr John I am bound to accept this book as a fact. The Chairman Therefore if you made any statement that we have not had it you are wrong Mr John I have given yoa an answer. I accept this as a recognised fact. The Chairman: Therefore when you stated that there was no grant from the County Council it was wrong ? Mr John I have given you an answer. The Chairman: Therefore you have made a false statement. Mr John: I did not make a false statement. A false statement is one which is deliberately untrue. The Chairman You have been told repeatedly of the grant, and you have had letters from the County Council in front of you, you have seen reports in the Press, which you look upon as almighty almost, and you have had the assurance of members, and yet you have said that the grant has not been received. Mr John intimated that he would have the pleasure of watching the audit this year. "DELIBERATELY IALSE. I I The Chairman: I should think the auditor will tremble when he knows that. But yon have made a deliberately false statement odtiiide-an absolutely false statement. Mr John That is accordin g to your theory. The Chairman I am statiflS what you have actually done and said. Mr John I have said it. -1 did say it. Chairman And you would not believe it until you saw the book, although you have had all the informa- tion available. Mr J James said that only last week a prominent rate- payer, a sensible man (Heat. bear) approached him and stated that he understood that they had not received a single penny from the County CCil. He (Mr James) replied that the Council h? ? obtained the money from some quarter. Upon being asked for the name of the individual who had supplied the inaccuracy, that of Mr John was given. I gave Mr John credit for better sense," added Mr James, Mr Hire punctuating the remark with a laugh. "lIe has had the correspondence before him, and I think it vvab very wrong for him to publish the statement. Air John should try as far as possible to contradict the rumour by making a state- ment. Mr John I have no statement to make. Mr Hier: It is a pity we cannot make Mr John apologise. "YOU CANT DO THAT." Mr John You can't do toar. Mr Hire: -No: you are coward enough not to do it. You seem to be a stranger to such an honourable action. Mr John To look at your tace is enough! Mr Hire; I can stand looking at in the face. It is a disgraceful thing to have to sit with a man who is capable of stabbing in the dark. The time has come when this accursed outside Miking should be stopped. I notice when they disappear from the council—(an allusion to Mr Lewis)—they pass away without a sigh of regret. (Laughter.) It is a pity we have to sit here with a man who will not admit he is in the wrong. Chairman: It is not always that. A man makes a statement from ignorance. Mr Hire He is too ignorant to know that he is wrong. Mr W. Evans: One of the most surprising things is the unintelligence of the ratepayers of Neyland in listen- ing to one man.

I ANOTHER LITTLE SCENE. There was another little scene a few minutes later. Mr John, alluding to the new system of allowing abatements to landlords, said that a 2s rate would produce more than a 2s 4d rate. The Chairman (laughing) Now then, Mr John, I really cannot stand that. Mr John explained that under the old system a 2s rate would produce more than a 2s 4d rate under the new system. The new system was in relief of the landlords. I will give Mr Hire an opportunity of supporting me, added Mr John. The Chairman reminded Mr John that the Council had adopted a resolution witk regard to the payment of the rates. t Mr John Are you J ustmed in continuing a wrong r The Chairman You have the same opportunity of altering it. Whether right or wrong we have got to keep our present system until it is altered. Mr John I will move a motion- The Chairman You must give notice. Mr John: I will produce evidence that it is a rotten affair altogether. The landlords reap the benefit of it. Asked whether his landlord rea pea the benefit of it, Mr John said he did not. Ms landlord was a generous man, and returned him the money. The Chairman Then you reap the benefit. Mr John To the extent of about one shilling. But I am looking after the interests of the poor people who want a pair of boots for their kiddies. The Chairman I must ask you not to go on any further. I don't understand you, and I am sure no one else does. Mr John I want to check you in robbing the poor. Mr W. Evans: I cannot rob anyone poorer than myseil. 1 have that consolation. Mr John wants to alter the present system. Why doesn't he give notice of motion and say so like a man r Mr John declined to give notice, and the matter dropped. THE COMMOX HILLS. A communication was received from the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries with reference to the draft scheme for the regulation of the Common Hills in the parish of Neyland. The Board inquired in the first instance whether it is desired to enclose a part of the Common for the purpose of gas works. If it was so desired, it appeared to the Board that the question of enclosure should be settled before a scheme affecting the remainder of the Common was proceeded with. They pointed out that their consent to such an enclosure was required under a provisional order, and should they not think fit to give such consent it would seem desirable that the scheme should be made to apply with the whole area of the Common Hills. On the motion of Mr W. Evans, seconded by Mr J. Hire, it was decided to apply for the necessary sanction. SUCCESS OF THE GAS U>TL>EKTAKING. < ine paving and lighting committee reported that since the gas undertaking had been taken over a gross profit of zU305 12s 9d had been made. It was recommended that JE260 17s 6d be appropriated to liquidate the instalment I of the loan and interest and that the balance of f-44 15s 3d be handed over to the relief of the rates.—The report waa adopted. WIDENING OF PICTOX ROAD. I The works committee recommended that the offer of the G. W. R. with regard to the widening of Picton Road, be accepted, at the sametime suggesting that if it makes no difference to the Company, an iron railings uniform with that forming the boundary to the east of the field in question be submitted. The committee laid before the Council the estimates for the year 1909-10 as follows:- Maintenance of highways, Y,334, and (if clause 1 is adopted) improvements X38, total X372. The Surveyor explained that the proposed widening would take place from the existing G.W.R. lamp, and the result would be that the road would be, on the average, 4 feet wider than at present. The alternative scheme, as suggested in the report, would be a difference of £1 or £1 5s. If this were done it would be more in uniform with the existing railing. Mr Voyle moved the adoption of the report, and characterised the offer of the G. W.R. Company as a most liberal one. Every councillor would agree that it was a great improvement to the town. This was one of the narrowest pieces of road in the town, and because of its extreme narrowness it was always in a sloppy condition and was a great impediment to traffic. The Railway Company were offering the Council more than they asked. Mr Hire seconded, and said that the matter was one which had been before the Council ever since the pave- ment was laid at this particular spot. The Council certainly did not expect such liberal treatment from the Railway Company, and there could be no hesitation on the Council's part in accepting such an offer. The small sum now asked by the committee would be well spent in beautifying and making much more convenient one of the most attractive approaches to the town. Mr W. Evans expressed a fear that the Surveyor had made an under-estimate of the cost. Mr Hire protested against this excessive scrutiny into an estimate made by the responsible official. Mr W. Evans replied that he was entitled to his own opinion. He repudiated the charge of excessive scrutiny. Mr Hire This is the first time I have ever heard a member wanting to decline such a liberal offer. The report was adopted. Mr Evans did not vote, that gentleman remarking that he was not very clear on the matter. SANITARY MATTERS. The Sanitary Inspector, in his report, said he bad had an interview with the scavenging contractor with the view of arranging for a place of deposit for the house refuse, and he reported that a very suitable place had been decided upon on Mr Brace's farm and at a distance of considerably over 200 yards from any dwelling or thoroughfare. He recommended that the drain at the lower end of James-street be extended about 20 yards down into Mr Brace's field. The cost would not exceed 30s. The Sanitary Inspector's proposal re James-street drainage was adopted. THE NEXT MEETING. it was aeciaea that tne next meeting ot the Council should be held on Wednesday evening, March 30th. This is the final meeting during the current financialI year.

THE RAVAGES OF DRINK. j PROLIFIC CAUSE OF CRIME. I FORTY-FOUR PER CENT. I LORD COLERIDGFS RECORD. I IMPRESSIVE STATEMENT. I The Winter Assizes for the county of Glamorgan were opened at Cardiff yesterday. Lord Coleridge addressing the grand jury said there were over 100 cases, but they were not, perhaps, of the gravest character. Speaking with much deliberation, his Lordship proceeded "1 cannot help observing-and while observing I shall never weary of pointing out —that a great proportion of the cases arises from drink. I have kept during the twelve months preceding January 1st this year a careful record of all the criminal cases brought before me, and I can tell you, as a matter of fact, 44 out of everv 100 of these crimes would never have been committed except for drink. Gentlemen, it is not for me to point out reme- dies. My duty is fulfilled when I draw your atten- tion to the facts, but I need hardly point out what happiness, what increased happiness to the com- munity, what lessening of expenditure in gaols, in asylums, what moral improvement would result from any improvement in the habits of the persons who come before me charged with crime. I am not a politician j am only a judge, but I think it my duty when facts like these come before me, after close investigation, that I should direct public attention to them.

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 I FREE OF CHARGE. In all other cases the fee is 6d. per I line. March 10.—Grand dramatic entertainment at the Masonic Hall in aid of the Milford Haven Reading Room and Library. Particulars shortly. March 13th to 18th, 1910.—Great mission by Mr W. Pearson, Leeds, (United Kingdom Alliance) under the auspices of the Milford Haven Total Abstinence I Society. March 17th, St. Patrick's Day.-Annual.1 entertainment by the Catholic children. Palm Sunday, March 20th.—Wesleyan Sunday school anniversary. Preacher: Rev J. Hardy Banks, B.A., Cardiff, Chairman of District. 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: adj udicators: 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.L. Doors open at 5.30 commence at 6 p.m., admission Is. Programme Id.. post free ld, from the Rev. John Harris, Milford Haven. A late train will leave Milford for Neyland and Haverfordwest. 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- Admission 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 I.-Sale of work on behalf of Wesleyan Church building fund.

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Do You Know ? That a sale of work will be held in the Albany Schoolroom to-morrow afternoon. That there will be a variety of stalls, and a large crowd is expected. That a large number of reserved seats have been taken for the Choral Society's performance to- morrow (Thursday) week. That a first-class programme has been arranged for the afternoon concert. That there has been nothing approaching this cast in Haverfordwest for very many years. That no expense has been spared to ensure the success of this rare musical treat. That particulars regarding the artistes appear in another column. That cheap tickets will be issued from Neyland and Milford Haven by all trains after 12 noon. That two cases of diphtheria have occurred at the Haverfordwest Workhouse. That in consequence Wednesday's meeting of the Guardians was held at the Shire Hall. That Sir Frederick Treves tells us that 1, eivilira- tion is rendering onr senses less acute than of yore. That it is said we may look forward to the time when the super-man of the future will neither be able to see, hear, smell, touch, walk, or talk! That the price of gas is to be reduced by 2d per 1,000 feet at Pembroke Dock. That the result will be that gas in the Dock will be 6d per 1,000 feet less than in Haverfordwest. That the time has arrived for a reduction in Haverfordwest. That at Milford there was a substantial reduction in the price sometime ago. That Neyland, on the contrary, bas been obliged to increase the price from 4s to 4s 6d. That this was in consequence of the heavier charge made by the G.W.R. Company consequent on the increased price of coal. That ever since since Neyland was created an urban district there has been a contested election* every year. That this shows a healthv interest in municipal affairs. That a large number of applications for copies of this year's Telegraph Almanack still continue to reach the publishers. That many enquire if it is not possible to publish another edition. That to all such the reply has to be given in the negative. PERIWINKLE.

A DISCLAIMER. To the Editor of the "Milford Haven TeMgraph." SIR,—I did not use the words attributed to me in Mr Sinnett's letter. In this I am substantiated by every one of my hearers that I have asked. God forbid that I should undervalue the good work which the Wesleyan and other Nonconformist- bodies do. but God forbid also that I should cease to pray that our unhappy divisions may cease. I do not know that I need write more. I never knew any good to come from religious newspaper controversy. I should not have written now, but that the words I am supposed to have used would naturally have caused pain to my Wesleyan and other Nonconformist friends, whose good work I recognise and whose respect I endeavour to deserve. Yours truly, A. BARING-GOULD. S. Martin's, Haverfordwest.

DEATHS. On the Gth inst., at Dew Street, Haverfordwest, Mr William Rogers, tallow chandler. On the 2nd inst., at Pembroke Ferry, Lily, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Walters, of Priest Lake. Burton, aged 16 years. On the 3rd inst., at 31, Priory Road, Milford Haven, Gordon Clarence Welby Purvis (Little Don), the dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs M. E. Powell, aged C years b months. Funeral 2.30. p.m., Thursday. On the 5th inst., at Milford House, Cleethorpes, Horace Sinclair, the dearly beloved son of Lily Maud and William Joseph Saunders, aged .51 years. Deeply mourned. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mr and Mrs T. H. Lewis and Jfamily, of 163, Robert Street, Milford Haven, tender their sincere thanks to the many kind friends who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of Charles Jenkins, of Stephen's Ford, who passed away March 3rd, 1905. Always remembered.

VISITING, WEDDING & MOURNING 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 Cards sent free by return of post for intending purchasers to choose from.

APPROACHING EVENTS. 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, 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] i.-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 2".—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. Easter Monday Night, March 28th. — Prendergast Workmen's Club grand social and dance at Masonic Hall. Tickets, Is. Refreshments at moderate charges. S. Martin's Parochial Hall.—Grand Ball, Easter Tuesday, March 29th, at 9 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. Apri. -th.-S. Martin' s Skating RinL- 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. Sunday, May 1.—Moravian Sunday school anniversary. Preacher, Rev. W. D. Stooke, resident minister. Wolfsdale Congregational Church.-Anni- versary services, Sunday, May Sth, when Rev. T. Sinclair Evans, of Swansea, will preach. On Monday, May 9th, Mr Evans will deliver his popular lecture The largest Room in the World." Whit Monday, May 16.—Milford "United F. C. annual sports. May 22nd. Hill Park Sunday school anniversary. Preacher, Rev. W. R. Lewis, of Gelli and Carmel. Sunday. May 29th. Weslevan Churck anniversary. Preacher, Re. 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 and concert. Thursday, July 21st.—Bazaar in aid of Prendergrst Church at Scotchwells. August 1 st (Bank Holiday^.—Broad Haven Baptist Chapel.—Fifth annual floiifcr show and visitors conoert. October 1910.-St. Mary's bazaar at the Masonic Hal!, Haverfordwest, on Wednesday, Thursday, and FrilaY, in the last week of October. Particulars to follow. Thursday and Friday, December 1 and 2. -Bazaar in connection with the Bethesda Chapel. Particulars later, I Easter, 1911.—S. Martin's Vicarage Fund. Grand bazaar, entertainment, and fete.

I 4Tll BATT. WELSH REGIMENT, A. Company. I Orders for the week ending Saturday, 19th March:- Orderly sergeant, Sergt. E. Nicholas. Parades.—Monday. 14th—miniature target practice iLt 8 p.m.; Wednesday—recruits' drill, at h p.m. Recruits.—Recruits may be enrolled on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 0.30. I (Signed) W. J. J ones, Captain,