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

WRONGFUL SEIZURE. HAVERFORDWEST BUTCHER'S CLAIM, ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS. A SEVEN HOURS' HEARING. Mr Weatherly, of Bristol, an umpire appointed by the Local Government Board, jat at the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, on Monday, to adjudicate on a claim made by Mr John White, butcher, previously of Dew Street, Haverfordwest, against the Haverfordwest Corporation in respect of loss sustained owing to the Wrongful seizure of meat. The total amount originally claimed was 1:206, which was subsequently amended to £ 11)!) 5s 3d, the amount offered by the Town Council in final settlement being £15. Mr Marlay Samson (instructed by Mr A. B. Williams, solicitor) was for the claimant; and Mr R. T. P. Williams, solicitor and town clerk, was for the Corporation. CASE FOR THE CLAIMANT. Mr Samson, detailing tne circumstances, said that Mr White, the claimant, had carried on the trade of a butcher in Haverfordwest for many years. On November 3rd he killed a cow at the public slaughter-house, and on the 5th the carcase was taken to the market for sale on the following day. On November 5th—a Friday-the local authorities in the shape of the Medical Officer and the Sanitary Inspector, gave notice to the market caretaker that on no account wa3 the meat to be sold until instructions were received from them. The em- bargo was, in fact, not removed until about five o'clock on Saturday evening. So far as the sale of the meat was concerned, it remained under the con- trol of the sanitary authority until they were satisfied that the meat was in fact good. As the suspected meat proved sound, White was not brought before a magistrate, and therefore he did not have the opportunity of making the true facts public. That was rather material in considering the damages resulting from a wrongful seizure. Infor- mation that an embargo bad been placed on Mr White's meat spread throughout the market with the result that it was looked upon with suspicion and claimant failed to dispose of it. Eventually nearly the whole of it had to be destroyed. Prior to this incident, Mr White had been doing a very substantial business as a butcher. He had a certain number of regular customers and a certain amount of casual custom. Out of his business he made about jM a week profit, but, unfortunately, in this class of trade books were not kept, and therefore no books were available to show the actual sale. There- fore the evidence would be of a general character, but he hoped to substaniate this by the evidence of customers. Proceeding Mr Samson mentioned that the parties were unable to agree as to an arbitrator, and subsequently it became necessary to ask the Local Government Board to exercise their power. Certain items in the claim had been amended, and be submitted that this ought not to prejudice Mr White's claim. The amended claim was as follows :— Loss of profits on the carcass, £ 15. > Estimated loss of profits through loss of customers, £63. Estimated loss on future business, £ 87 10s. Loss through keeping for a month four cows, which would have been killed for the purpose of his trade but had to be kept over pending these pro- ceedings ( £ (>), and loss through keeping 25 sheep, of which two died, tl I 17s 6d. Keep of a horse for purposes of business, X7. Loss suffered through rental of -10 acres of land at a rental of £ 00, X7 10s. Loss of meat at the slaughter-house, C4 7s 9d. PROPHETIC. I Referring to the claim in respect of the sheep, the I umpire enquired whether the two sheep had died as the result of the action of the Corporation. (Laughter). Mr Samson No, they died before we could place them on the market. Continuing Mr Samson said the estimate of the loss on future business was Prophetic, but he would ask the arbitrator to say that Mr White was entitled to some compensation for loss that must accrue while he was regaining his trade. CLAIMANT IN THE BOX. Mr John White, butcher, the claimant, said he had carried on business in Haverfordwest for 13 years, and his father was similarly engaged before him. His lather had the best trade in the market. He dared say that altogether some 50 butchers had stalls on the market. He kept no shop, but he often went hawking into the rural district. Claimant said that owing to illness he was away from the market from July until November of last year, and during his absence his brother attended to his customers. On November 3rd he took a cow to the abattoir to be slaughtered, and subsequently a portion of the carcass was taken to the market for sale. On the Friday evening, about 10 o'clock he was informed that his meat had been seized, and the market caretaker, George Morse, told him that he was not to sell his meat or touch it in any way until he heard from Dr. Brigstocke and the Sanitary Inspector. After seeing a solicitor he interviewed Mr Bevan (the sanitary inspector), and enquired the reason why his meat was seized. Mr Bevan replied We are well satisfied with the way the beast is fed-it is well nourished-but we are' suspicious of certain white spots in the lean," Claimant then referred to the meat at the slaughter house which bad been ordered by certain customers, but be was definitely instructed not to sell until a reply, which they were awaiting, had been received from an analyst, to whom the meat had been despatched. During the Saturday he saw Mr Bevan on several occasions and eventually he received a reply from Mr Bevan that the :meat was sound. "It is all in your favour," remarked Mr Bevan, evidently referring to the analyst's report. At this time the market was practically over-it always is in Haverfordwest about three o'clock. Mr Davies, of Milford, who had ordered the two hind quarters at the slaughterhouse, declined to take them when he heard of the seizure of a portion of the carcass. He failed to sell any portion of the carcass on the Saturday, but on the following Saturday evening he disposed of about 8s worth of the same meat, and on the previous Mon- day he sold about 13s worth in the couutry. The total value of the beast was XI,5 I and he realised altogether £11s. The fact of the seizure was known to all the persons to whom he sold meat. As to the remaining portion of the carcass he boiled it for the Pigs. Claimant added that he attended the market the following Saturday after the seizure. On this day he sold 8s worth of the meat out of between X8 or X9 worth. Altogether 62s worth of the meat was sold. On the following Saturday, the 20th, he brought some meat and exposed it for sale, but he only sold 6s worth of this. The remainder of the meat he took round the country but be failed to sell it. LOOKED ASKANCE AT THE STALLS. On the 13th, 20tb, and 27th did you see in the market customers who had previously bought from you ?-Yes, they passed, and not even looked at the stall. In addition to your customers in the town of Haverfordwest, have you country customers?—Yes. You were asked to give the number of your customers?—Yes, I gave them my town customers. How many customers have you in Haverfordwest? — Nine good customers—customers who do not grumble at the price. Have you got any good country customers ?—Yes, but I should call them comers and goers. How many?—About 20 who deal with me more than they did with anybody else. The witness referred to his visit to Llangwm, when Mr R. T. P. Williams interposed, "You know Liangwm, Mr Samson." llr Samson (smiling): I do. Mr R. T. P. Williams: Oysters they eat there. (Laughter.) PROFITS OVER j;8 A WEEK. Mr Samson (to witness): What do you estimate your weekly profits during the last five years,?- Over £3 a week. The witness gave particulars with regard to the purchase of four cows at this time. One he bought for X7 10s, one for £8 2s 6d, and another for C3. This last beast, he said, he had very cheap. On the re-sale he lost £1. From the 5th November until the present time substantially have you been able to do any trade?- None whatever. During the month of December how much did your sales amount to ?-About £l.-He added that in January he did not think he sold anything and in February he did not even attend the market. The death of two sheep meant a loss of £1 and the depreciation in the value of 25 sheep would be estimated at £ 6. Mr Samson: Those two sheep would have died earlier, is that not so ? (Laughter.) Witness They would have been killed. Mr Samson: The Corporation prolonged their lives. Mr R. T. P. Williams We ought to get credit for that. CLAIMANT CROSS-EXAMINED. In cross-examination, the witness said be kept no books-not even a penny memorandum book. He would not deny that he was not on the market on more than two occasions in January. From the 13th of February to the 20th of March were you at the market at all?-If I was not there I must have been selling in the country. Where were you slaughtering from the 16th of January to the 20th of March ?—What I killed was killed at the public slaughter bouse. The witness during his cross-examination com- plained that he did not understand Mr Williams's questions. Mr Williams This is not the first time you have been cross-examined. Witness How do you mean ? Mr Williams; This not the first time you have been in the witness box. Witness I don't get my living in the witness box. Umpire: No, no. Witness: Well, I don't like Mr Williams's remarks. The witness admitted that during the year 1909 he disposed of nine hides and two calf-skins. He added that very often be bought sides from other butchers. Sometimes he bought from Mr William Roberts, of Portficild. Mr Williams Is Mr Roberts here ? Witness No, but you can send for him. It is not for me to send for him. You had better do that ?—We are not on very good terms. How long have you been on bad terms?—We never were very friendly. Although you were dealing with him all through the summer?—He is a man who would not do me a favour by coming here. He is a relation of yours ?-Yes. He married a lialf-sister of mine. He is not a man who would come here and swear lies. (Laughter). Mr Williams: No, I hope not. (Great laughter). In reply to further questions, the witness said that sometimes he made a profit of ES per week. Did you pay income tax?—No. Asked why he sold meat to Mr Davies, of Milford, Mr White replied that beef realised much more at Milford Haven than in the Haverfordwest market, Mr Williams: A pity you did not sell it all there then. Mr White also said that he asked "scores" of people in Letterston, who were previously customers of his, to buy portions of this meat which had been seized. Questioned as to the person from whom he bought this beast, claimant said he bought it from Mr Childs, of Roch, for £ 6, less Is or 2s 6d. "Where will you find a "flyer farmer than Childs, of Roch," added Mr White, referring to the bargain he had made. Mr Williams I don't think you could take him in. Mr White He did not know the value of the beast, otherwise he would not have sold it for the money. The Umpire He was not fly at the time. (Laughter). L Mr Williams elicited from claimant the fact that he bonght a beast from Mr Pbilpin, of Haroldston. Mr Williams Did you give him tl for it.—I think I gave more than that. How much ?—I think I gave a couple of pounds. Will you swear that you gave more than 11 for it? -Well, I won't swear. Will you take it from me that it was only £ 1 ?—You may take it from me that the beast was useless to Mr Philpin because it had broken its leg? Umpire That may be. But how much did you give for it?— j Mr White I believe it was X2. Did that beast find its way on to the market?- Yes, a portion. Did you sell it?—Certainly I did. (Laughter). j I am told that you took away the beast in the night?—Certainly not. Do you remember buying an animal with Mr Bartlett, of the Merlin's Bridge? There was a fuss about that ?—Mr Williams, if you had- Was there a fuss about it?—You had no right to have taken the action you did. I should have taken an action against the Corporation then. The news- papers were full of stuff they could not prove. (Laughter). The only information was from some kind—(with emphasis on the adjective)—friend of mine. How much did you give for that ?— £ 2. I am told you gave £1 for it ?-You were told wrongly, sir. Further questioned, Mr White said he did not remember buying another cow from Mr Walters, of Southwood. Pressed on the point he said this purchase was effected by Mr Jno. Jones, butcher. Mr Williams What was given for that? Claimant: Mr Jones bought that beast. Were you there?-Yes. And you didn't know what he gave for it ?-I stopped outside. And he didn't tell you what he gave for it ?-No. You didn't know what he gave for it?-No. Didn't you ask him when he came out?-No. He went there to see a bacon pig. Was itti ?-I did not ask him. I had as much as I could do to look after myself. You left the Haverfordwest market for some months altogether?—I left Haverfordwest market when I went down to Solva, but I did not leave the Haverfordwest market altogether. Did you come back every Saturday?—Not every Saturday, because sometimes I managed to clear out at Solva. CUSTOMERS ESTRANGED. Continuing, claimant said he went to Solva about two years ago. He remained at Solva six or seven months. There were hundreds of people in Haver- fordwest who said that the meat must have looked very common before a man with the reputation of Dr. Brigstocke, and a man like Mr Bevan-such a clever maii-(Iaughter)-would-have seized it. He bad nine regular customers in the town and 20 in the country. Asked why he had not given him a list of customers until last Saturday, Mr White said he believed his solicitor had full advice on that point. Mr Williams: The list sent me gives five, includ- ing Mr James Davies, of Neeston. Mr Williams You went to see a solicitor at once ? -Yes. You made up your mind at once to make a big claim ? The Umpire You wanted to get as much as you could ? Claimant: I have realised now what damage it has done me, but I didn't know at that time. The witness was then questioned as to whether there was an agreement between him and the owner of the land in respect of which he made a claim. Mr Williams Do you pay any rent at all ? Witness I have got to pay rent. I Who is the owner of the land ?-'A oti know, Mr Williams, who the owner ig-Mrs Edwards, Hill Arms. You live at the Hill Arms?—Yes, I lodge there. Mrs Edwards is a married woman, and her husband does not live with her. You live there ?-I am not living with her. I do not say that. You are living there?—I am living on the premises. Before Mrs Edwards went to the Hill Arms she was living at Higgons Well ?-Yes. VISITING. Were vou visiting her there?—I visited her at the Stag. What do you mean by visibing ? What the word means. Does Mrs Edwards's husband come to Hill Arms ?-Perhaps he cannot come. He is in the Navy. He is home ?—He was down at Higgon's Well. Has be been to Hill Arms?—perhaps he has not had a holiday. I do not know whether he has been there. Will you swear that you have paid a farthing to Mrs Edwards .?- Yes, I have. Re-examined by Mr Samson, the claimant said from 1904 to 1909 he bad disposed of bides to Mr William Williams as follows: 31, 28, 30, 31, 16, 10. During the last two years his business had suffered owing to ill-health. "BUY CHEAP AND SELL DEAR. Mr Samson: Mr Williams has suggested that your ruse is to buy poor beasts very cheap and sell them dear?—Certainly not. I thank Mr Williams very much for his remarks. The claimant added that his customers would not deal with him after the seizure because they thought his meat was bad. They said there must be some- thing wrong with it or the sanitary inspector would not have seized it. Even a friend of his refused to take his meat. Did you explain to him ?—Yes. Umpire: How is it that these friends and customers of yours would not believe you. Claimant: They did not take a fancy to the meat. These people bad no knowledge that the beef was sound. There was no notification sent out by the Town Council. THE PUBLIC ARE FUNNY." The public are very funny." added the claimant, and more so this way than up the line." This remark caused great laughter. Mr R. T. P. Williams observed that that was not admitted. (Renewed laughter.) SLAUGHTER MAN A EVIDENCE. I The next witness was Mr Thomas Thomas, 55, Merlin's Hill, slaughter man at the Haverfordwest abattoir. He said he killed this particular beast. In his opinion it was as fine a beast as he had had ever slaughtered. Mr David Thomas, Hollo way, Haverfordwest, who was for 20 years sanitary inspector for Haverford- west, valued the beast at X12. VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. James Davies, butcher, Milford Haven, said be had been a customer of Mr White, for three or four years. He was told by a person that meat belonging to Mr White had been seized. That made the witness very uncomfortable, and.he sent his son to Haverfordwest to tell Mr White not on any condition to send down his meat to him. The report got abroad that his meat had been condemned. Umpire How did it get abroad? Mr Samson Is there anything that is not known in Pembrokeshire? You should come and live here for a week, sir. CLAIMANT'S CUSTOMERS. I Evidence was also given by Mr Thomas Scourfield, Barn Street, Haverfordwest, insurance agent, who said be bad been a customer of the claimant for five years. His wife, when she heard of the seizure, declined to do business with Mr White. Mr William Thomas, 15 Dew Street, Haverford- west, another customer of the claimant, said his wife would not let him go to Mr White's to buy. Another former customer of the claimant who gave evidence was Mr Setb M. Griffiths, bootmaker, Bridge Street. SANITARY INSPECTOR'S EVIDENCE. I Mr William Bevan, sanitary inspector for Haver- fordwest was called by Mr Samson. He said he visited the market on the day in question in company with the Medical Officer. Two small slips of beef were cut from the fore quarters of a beast, which were subsequently sent to the public analyst. Did you give any instructions to the caretaker as to the remainder of the meat?—The Medical Officer told the caretaker that it was not to be sold or touched until further instructions had been given from him. At five o'clock on Saturday—the following day- you communicated with Mr White ?-That is so. Mr R. T. P. Williams: And you wrote to his solicitor ?—Yes, saying that the report was satis- factory, and that there was no evidence of tubercle. During a lengthy argument between the umpire and Mr Samson, with regard to the fixing of com- pensation for future damage which might accrue, the Arbitrator said'that the evidence of the claimant with regard to the tenancy of the land was not quite satisfactory. Mr R. T. P. Williams said in the course of his observations, that the Town Council's step was taken with the idea of protecting public health. Their action was not one prompted by vindictiveness and malice. He contended that nothing was done by the Medical Officer which was not in pursuance of the Public Health Act. He maintained there had been no seizure; it was inspection and examination." The claimant was perfectly entitled to disregard the warning, and if the meat was sound no action could be brought against him. Umpire: But what if the meat bad been found un- sound ? Mr Williams: Well, then you would not be here. There would probably have been proceedings. Mr Williams further submitted, on the question of damages, that the only actual damage for which the claimant might be entitled would be the value of the meat abstracted from the carcass—Is. The claimant had from the first made up his mind to send in an exaggerated claim, and he could not, until the last moment, get the information for which he pressed. White had alleged business amounting to X20 a week, yet of actual proof they only had 15s a week trade, and this was very irregular custom. It was incon- ceivable that the claimant did not know his customers, and the inference was that White had not a regular but a casual trade. The evidence of the market books as to the beasts slaughtered by Mr White, was corroborated by Mr William Williams's hide books, admitted as correct by Mr White himself. These showed that Mr White's trade was an exceed- ingly small one, and if Mr Roberts had sold Mr White anything he would certainly have been in court to prove it. The diminution of Mr White's trade recently was due to the migration of the navvies employed in the construction of the Fishguard railway. Referring to the claim with regard to the land, Mr Williams said he did not want to go into any unplea- sant matter, but he asked the Umpire to say as between Mrs Edwards and Mr White, both of whom resided at Hill Arms, that there was no letting at all. There was no agreement produced. On the question of the publication of an announce- ment to the effect that the meat was sound the umpire said that it would bave been courteous on the part of the Corporation to have made an announcement. Mr R. T. P. Williams replied that the Council were aware of the fact that when the matter was made known at their meeting there would be an announce- ment in the local newspapers. In defending the claim, added Mr Williams, the Corporation were doing no more than their duty. They contended that this claim had been grossly exaggerated. He did not deny that Mr White was entitled to some compensation, but there could be no damages in respect of the prohibition to sell. This concluded the hearing. The umpire will give his decision next month.

To=morrow Afternoon's Concert and Performance of Elijah. All arrangements have now been completed for the afternoon concert and the performance of Elijah. The bookings have been exceptionally good, but there are still some good seats left. Ticket-holders will be admitted at 2.30 and 7, concert to commence at 3 evening performance at 7.30. Cheap railway tickets are being issued from Milford Haven and Neyland. Those who have seen the programme for the afternoon concert pronounce it to be the finest arranged for in Haverfordwest. A full rehearsal will be held to-night, at which all the artistes who arrive here to-day will be present. Everything promises well for this initial venture of the society.

Funeral of the Dowager Lady Kensington. —■ IMPRESSIVE OBSEQUIES AT ST BRIDE'S MEMORIAL SERVICE IN LONDON. An impressive funeral was held at St. Bride's on Wednesday last, when the remains of the late Dowager Lady Kensington, were laid in their last resting place in the parish churchyard. The bodv had been lying in the church since Monday, a constant vigil being kept day and night. The coffin, of polished oak, was covered with a purple pall, emblazoned with a cross and crown of silver, and a cross of arum lilies extended the whole length of the coffin. Holy Eucharist was celebrated each morning. On Wednesday morning, when the whole family were present, the celebrant was the vicar of Milford Haven (the Rev. E. J. Howells). The officiating elergy at the funeral on Wednesday were the Lord Bishop of St. David's, the Yen. Archdeacon of St. David's, Archdeacon Hilbers (the new rural dean of Roose), the Rev. H. C. Hingeston Randolph (rector), the Rev. E. J. Howells (vicar of Milford Haven), the Rev. A. Baring-Gould (St Martin's, Haverfordwest), and the Rev. J. H. Davies (St. Mary's Haverford- west). A full choir from St. Mary's, Haverfordwest, was also present, their impressive singing adding to the solemnty of the service. A feature of the service was the singing of a hymn written by one of the bereaved daughters, the Hon. Mrs DeWinton, beginning with the words, The peace of God which passeth undierstanding." The procession left the church in the following order:—Mr Woodfield, late head-gardener; two of the oldest employes on the estate (Harry Hooper and John Walters), followed by house-carpenter William Lewis the coffin on a wheeled bier, headed by the coachman, Mr Pollentine, and the head-keeper, Mr Pillans, six bearers chosen from the oldest employes Lord and Lady Kensington, Captain and the Hon. Mrs Drummond Moray, the Hon. Mrs Barrett and the Hon. Mrs Lane, Mr and the Hon. Mrs George Edwardes, the Hon.?Cecil Edwardes, Mr W. S. de Winton, Miss Evelyn Edwardes, and Lieutenant- colonel the Hon. C. E. Edwardes. They were followed by Mrs Underwood, her ladyship's old nurse, and Miss Merritt, her maid, who between them have a service of nearly 60 years spent with the late dowager. At the church and graveyard were many county people, a large number of tenants, and the principal residents of the country around and from Haverford- west. The body was placed in the family vault, where already rest the deceased's husband and son, who lost his life in South Africa. Mr Young, the head-gardener, had lined the sides of the grave, and the church was one mass of lilies and other white flowers. Wreaths were received from the late dowager's sons and daughters, her twenty-one grand- children, the Hon. Mrs Newenham, the Hon. Mrs Vincent, the Hon. Elizabetk Edwardes, the Hon. 1\1rs Henry Edwardes, the Hon. Sylvia Edwardes Mrs Henry William Edwardes, the Hon. Owe? the Hon. Edwardes, the Hon. David Edwardes, the Countess of Ellesmore, Mrs Charles Kerr, Miss Nellie Kerr, Mr Basil Kerr, Mr and Mrs B. Stewart, the Hon. Mrs de Winton, and Lieutenant the Hon. Koe. The coffin bore the following inscription ;4 urace Elizabeth, Widow of the Fourth Baron Kensington, Born January 28th, 1842, Died at Calcutta January lqtb, HIlO. MEMORIAL SERVICE IN LONDON. Simultaneously a memorial service was held in St. Peter's, Eaton-square, London, when the hymns sung were On the Resurrection mornmg," Now the labourer's task is o'er," and The peace of God which passeth understanding." Amongs those present were Mr H. C. Nattali, Miss Mary Nattali, Mrs George Forbes, the Hon. and Mrs William Vernon, Mrs David Richardo, Nurse Warwick Brown, Lady Mabel Egerton, the Hon. Sylvia Edwardes, Mr and Mrs Whitmore, Miss Evelyn Whitmore, Lady Owen Philipps, the Dowager Countess of Northesk, Sir E. and Lady Venning, Mrs Algernon Hay, Lady Scourfield, Lord Cawdor, Dr. Henry Owen, Mr Gerald Drummond, Col. and Lady Georgina Drummond. Mr Johnstone: Douglas, Mr and Mrs George Carlisle, Mrs Henrv Lambton, Lady Swansea, the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, Lord Northbourne, Lady and Miss Dunn, Miss Crawford, Mr Walter Erskine, Mr Freke Williams, Mrs Aubrey Kingscote, Admiral Sir Arthur Moore, Lady Marjorie McKenzie, the Dowager Marchioness Queensberry, Mr T. H. Barnard, the Rev. Mr and Mrs H. Campbell, Captain Duncombe, Mr H. C. Filkington, Mr Malcolm Pilkington, Sir William and Lady Hall Chin, Mrs Sewell, and Mr Bert Steward. The arrangements for the funeral were superin- tended by Mr Ferguson (Lord Kensington's estate agent), and the grave by the head gardener, Mr Young. MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ST. MARY'S. There was a large congregation at St. Mary's Church on Sunday evening when special music was rendered in memory of and out of respect for the late Dowager Lady Kensington. The hymns On the resurrection morning" and "Now the labourers' task is o'er," as sung by the St. Mary's choir at the "funeral on Wednesday last were reverently rendered. The Magnificat and Nunc Dinaittis were sung to chants. The vicar, Rev. J • H. Davies in the course of his sermon referred in feeling terms to the loss sustained by the demise of the deceased lady, who was always deeply interested in all philanthropic movements, and who was only a week before she left for India, in company with him, admiring the old church, little thinking that she would never return to this country alive. The hymn The Peace of God," composed by the deceased's daughter, the hon. Mrs De Winton, was sung in place of the Vesper, after which the congregation remained standing while the "Dead arch" was effectively rendered on the organ by Mr Charles Bulmer, F.R.C.O.

Girls' Friendly Society* I OVER X20,000 COLLECTED. Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, last week received purses for the Central Fund to mark the com- pletion of the efforts of the society to raise a fund of X20,000 for its Lodges and Houses of Rest. The ceremony took place at the Queen's Hall, London, which was filled in every part. The Princess was attended by Lady Bertha Dawkins, and the Hon. A. N. Hood, and accepted a bouquet on her arrival. As she came on the platform, escorted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of London, Mr Chalmer Chute (president of the Central Committee), and an array of distinguished persons, the National Anthem was played. Without delay the Bishop of London took the chair, and said in the name of the great assembly present he had to welcome Her Royal Highness. Those presend had not only come from every Part of the United Kingdom, but from India and other distant parts of the world. A brief address was then given by the Archbishop of Canterbury, who spoke about the immense amount of good work done by the society all over the world. The presentation of the purses was then made, and as the delegates were making the presentation to Her Royal Highness, headed by the Bangor branch, Dr. G. F. Huntley played on the organ March of the Men of Harlech. At the conclusion of the presentation Miss Hotchkiss, central head of the department, made the gratifying announcement that the total sum collected was X20,754, thus exceeding the £20,000 which they had set them- selves to get. The delegates from Haverfordwest were Miss Samson (branch secretary), who received the certificate, and Mrs W. J. Jones, who presented the purse. Mrs W. Howell Walters, who represented the St Bride's branch, also presnted a purse.

A Fatal Blow. SAD OCCURRENCE TO A CHILD. An inquest was held at Yerbeston, Pembrokeshire, last week on the body of Kitty Mathias, the little daughter of Mr George Mathias, of Camps Hill Farm, who was killed instantaneously as the result of being struck on the head by a gate. Evidence was given stating that the girl was going through the fields with a servant to a farm called Vallen. The servant was in charge of a horse roller, and the child ran forward to open the gate for him. As the roller passed through, it struck the gate, which swung back and knocked the little girl on the head, killing her instantly. A verdict of Accidental death" was returned. The little girl, who was nine years of age, was a general favourite in the neighbourhood.

HOT CROSS BUNS. t The nicest and by far the most t I digestible are those made at I I home with I BORWICK'S BAKING POWDER,

NEYLAND FISHING INDUSTRY. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY. PROFIT OF NEARLY £ 2,000. The annual ordinary general meeting of the share- holders of the Neyland Steam Trawling Co., Ltd., was held at the Company's Offices, Neyland, yester- day. The Hon. Herbert T. Allsopp (vice-chairman) presided in the absence of Sir Charles Philipps, and the other directors present were: Col. Frederick C. Meyrick, Mr H. E. E. Philipps, Captain Enoc Davies, and Mr C. W. Rees Stokes. There was a fairly large number of shareholders present. DIRECTORS' REPORT. The directors, in their report, stated that they were glad to be able to report that, in spite of the great depression in the fishing industry throughout the kingdom there has been a marked improvement in the working and profits of the company. The ships, ice factory and other premises of the Com- pany have been upheld and repaired out of revenue at a cost of X!)80, and are in a very satisfactory con- dition. The trading profit has amounted ton¡5¡ 6s 9d. Out of this sum there has been provided for interest on overdraft, t998 lis lod, for writing off last year's debit balance, t377 3s 2d, leaving a bal- ance of £ 5S1 lis 9d, which the directors recommend should be applied in writing down the preliminary expenses of the Company. During the year the Comnanv hits added workshons. stores and tfroc.prv departments with satisfactory results. In order to minimise as far as possible the difficulties attending the establishment of a new market the directors chartered the steam trawlers Urania," "Siluria," "Hero" and "Neyland," which have materially strengthened the market at Neyland. The facilities offered by Neyland as a fishing port have been recognised by over 30 different sailing vessels and the number is increasing. The directors have de- cided to forego their fees as they did in 1908. The report having been read Mr W. Jones, Pem- broke Dock, a shareholder moved that they go through the report, The Vice-Cbairman remarked that that was a verv unusual course of procedure. Any questions should be asked after the chairman bad made his speech. LETTER FROM SIR CHARLES PHILIPPS. The vice-Chairman referred with regret to the absence of the chairman, Sir Charles Philipps. The reason of Sir Charles's absence was that Miss Philipps's health had given cause for some anxiety, and the Chairman, along with Lady Philipps and Miss Philipps, had gone to Switzerland. He read a letter from the Chairman, dated March 11, in which Sir Charles Philipps emphasised the fact that the Company had not yet been working two years and that the Directors had to work on literally virgin soil. They had to arrange for a market, to build and equip an ice factory, to provide ships and workshops, arrange for stores, provisions, and the manifold details connected with the industry, all of which had to be accomplished with inadequately subscribed capital, Yet, notwithstanding all this and the admittedly great depression in the fishing industry, the Company had done honest and useful work, and but for the debt brought forward from 1908 and the interest on overdraft made necessary by the in- sufficiently subscribed capital, the Directors would have been in the position of asking the shareholders to declare a modest dividend. Tnis state of things made him (Sir Charles) sanguine that with better trade and continued activity they bad a bright future. The Chairman concluded with a tribute to the work of the Directors and of the general manager (Mr Scott) and his staff. The Vice-Chairman added that the members of the Board had been very attentive to their duties, and that weekly and monthly meetings bad been held. He formally moved the adoption of the report. Mr C. W. Rees Stokes seconded, and said that he, with other shareholders, were of course disappointed with the year's working, but having regard to the experience of last year's working of trawlers in other ports be thought they ought to be perfectly satisfied with the position. He read a letter from a gentle- man of great experience in the trawling industry, who said that although the year's working would be considered unsatisfactory from a shareholder's point of view, they bad every reason to be satisfied that the result was not worse. After carefully going through the figures this gentleman was satisfied that the supervision must have been of a very thorough j I nature, but for which the Neyland Company might have been landed, as many other companies had been in a very heavy loss. The expenditure was extremely low as compared with vessels in other places, and he did not know of any other fishing concern that had been able to show a profit on the actual working of the vessels apart from deprecia- tion. All indications pointed to an improvement in the industry because the last year was the worst that had been known in the trade for the last 50 years. Mr William Jones then asked a number of ques- tions as to the elucidation of the balance sheet. He should like to see the accounts of the ice factory, and whether there was any profit in chartering other vessels. Mr J. George, another shareholder, said the revenue account was not shown in the balance. The X980 which was paid out of revenue for repairs and upkeep increased the gross profits by that amount. He also pointed out that the market was put down as an asset, although he understood that it belonged to the G.W.R. Replying to questions the Vice-Chairman said that the Directors had not drawn their fees. The state- ment would not have been made in the report had it not been an absolute fact. As a business man Mr Jones should know that it was not advisable on all occasions to disclose to the public all the moneys spent and received. But any shareholder who visited the office would have full information given to him by the General Manager. They might take it from him that the Company made a profit out of the ice factory and that it was a very good asset of the Company. As to the chartering of other vessels they had helped to make a market, but their future action in this respect was under consideration. If the public had subscribed more capital, they should have bad more vessels and the Company would have been able to show far better results. As to the market they must remember that although they leased it from the G.W.R. Company, no one but the Neyland Triwling Company had any right to go there. Replying to Mr Timothy, the vice-chairman said it woufd not be to the advantage of the shareholders to publish a fuller balance sheet. The report was then adopted, and the retiring directors, Colonel Meyrick and MrH.E.E. Philipps, were unanimously re-elected. Mr Fred. J. Warren was also re-elected auditor, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the vice-chairman, who assured the shareholders that he took a great deal of interest in the industry. The G.W.R. Co., he added, appreciated the work they bad been able to do.

NEYLAND NEWS. I The special run of trade this week is our new deliveries I of Corsets, C.B J.B G.H.B., P. and G. and other I leading makes. -BIDDLECOIX B, ,4. YOUNG HELPERS' LEAGUE (NEYLAND I BRANC.FT I On Thursday last, the loth inst., in the Baptist Schoolroom, Miss Amy Jones (warden of the Young Helpers' League for this district) gave a most interesting lecture on "Our children, then and now," to a good audience. In a most vivid manner and with the aid of a magic lantern kindly lent and manipulated by Mr Gwilliam, Miss Jones pictured the homeless children before and after they were taken into the shelter of these homes. She told how 99 per cent. of these children turned out again into the world became noble men and women, and in many cases bad risen to responsible and honourable positions. Miss Jones asked any junior or senior members'who would care to join to give their names then or afterwards to Miss Mills or Miss Biddlecombe (secretary and treasurer of the Leauge). The children of the Young Helpers' League assisted with pianoforte solos, songs, and recitations. The children who took part were: Misses Elsie Wheeler, May Evans, Lily Galloway, Annie and Alice Mackeen, Evelyn Davies, Lily King, Doris Griffiths, Doris Williams, Maud Davies, Gladys Rosen, Chrissie Polhill, May Harries, Elsie Griffiths and Violet John. Master Willie Aveston was exception- ally good in a piece called The Twins.' The children were much applauded and the programme ended by singing the Young Helpers' League hymn. We are pleased to hear that eight new members have since joined the Young Helpers' League. The Rev. B. C. Evans occupied the chair, and Miss Davies, L.L.C.M., was the accompanist. DEATH OF OLD INHABITANT. I The death occurred on Friday last of Mrs Harries, wife of Mr James Harries, of Bellevue, at the advanced age of 76 years. She was a native of Haverfordwest, and was very highly respected in the neighbourhood. She was for many years a faithful member of the Baptist Church. The funeral, which took place on Monday at the local cemetery, was largely attended the officiating minister being the Rev. B. C. Evans. SACRED CONCERT. A sacred concert was held on Sunday evening under the auspices of tne Male Voice Choir at the Congregational Chapel after the evening service. Mr Crocker, of Milford Haven, presided, and the choir, under the able conductorship of Mr T. James, rendered several sacred pieces. Mrs A. E. Rees and Miss L. Davies, L.L.C.M., were the accompanists, and amongst those who contributed to the pro- gramme were: Messrs. A. E. Rees, J. Davies, P.C. Thomas and A. Jones, Miss A. Davies, Miss E. Thomas and Miss Killick. Mrs Esmond, Miss Killick, Mr A. Jones and Mr B. John took part in a quartette, while Mr Siddall gave a very pleasing performance on the violin- SUDDEN* DEATH. I It is with much regret that we announce the death of Mr David Peters, which occurred suddenly at his residence 11, Picton Road, on Monday. He has been for some years foreman in the Locomotive Department at Neyland, though of late illness has prevented him from following his employment. Deceased, who was a member of the Neyland Lodge of Freemasons, leaves a widow and five children to mourn his loss, with whom the deepest sympathy is expressed.

OOMINA EVENTS AT NEYLAND March 23rd.-Soiree at Congregational Church. Proceeds in aid of building fund. Admission, one shilling each. Wednesday, April 13th.—-Concert by the pupils of Llanstadwell National School. Tickets Is 6d, and Is. -=:=;

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MILFORD HAVEN NEWS. ABTIFIOIAL TRETII.-Edward England, Limited, new attends at Mr Meyler, Chemist, Charles Street, Milford Haven, every Tuesday. See large advertise- ment. Estimates free. English and American Artificial Teeth. Teeth fixed by the Company's Patent Suction, requiring no fastening. For articu'ation and eating they ard equal to the natural teeth. SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE BETHEL. Members of the Total Abstinence Society held their usual meeting at the Bethel on Saturday even- ing and a pleasant and interesting hour was spent. The president, Rev. John RanIs, "as in the chair, and a splendid paper was given by Mr Frank Power, the gist of which was an answer to the question, "If the liquor trade was abolished, how could the men thrown out of work thereby, secure employ- ment?'' The speaker made a number of telling points and at the close discussion was invited and the following took part:—Messrs W. Whitehead, A. Little, D. D. Roach, John Walters, and Rev. D. Garro Jones. It was considered a profitable meet- ing. The Bethel is a most convenient and suitable place for these meetings, but there is one thing which needs attention if meetings are to be success- ItII, and some means should be adopted to prevent the sometimes unbearable noise in the vestibule and this cannot be done by the staff, who are otherwise engaged. CARGO STEAMER'S PLIGHT. On Wednesday afternoon, a steamer arrived in the; harbour off Hakin Point, apparently in a parlous condition. She bad a tremendous list to starboard and presented a startling appearance. Her name was the Highland Scot, owned bv Harris Bros., of Bristol, and she had a cargo of coal and was bound from Garston, near Liverpool, for Plymouth and Falmouth. The voyage was said to be her last, and she was to be broken up at the latter place. It appears the vessel had an extremelv rough passage down the Welsh coast and so severe was the buffett- ing she experienced that her cargo shifted, whilst she also sprang a leak. It was fortunate that she was not caught in a gale, such as the previous week, for she would hardly have made the Haven in her condition. The craft was taken just off Scotch Bay, and a gang of over 20 men were sent aboard to right her cargo. This was accomplished by Friday morning when she left for her destination under her own steam. ENTERTAINMENT AT PILL MISSION ROOM. To promote the candidature of Master Harold Lewis, Hakin, for the Western Mail Scholarship, a successful entertainment was held at Pill Mission Room on Friday evening. The artistes acquitted themselves well, the Male Voice Party making a splendid hit. Programme :-Band, selected piano- forte solo, Miss Violet Gibbs solo. Miss Ivy Thomas; solo, Mr Squires; violin solo, Master Harold Lewis; duet, Messrs Squires and Manson solo, Mr Squires; chorus, Male Voice Party; Band, selection; duet, Messrs Squires and Manson violin solo, Master Harold Lewis: quartette, Messrs J. Thomas, Rees, Thomas and Griffiths; recitation, Mr James Wilson solo, Mr George Elliot; chorus, Male Voice Party; Band, selected. Accompanist, Miss E. Chugg, L.R.A.M., A.T.C.M. Chairman, Mr Thomas Mathias. I MILFORD UNITED STRUCK OUT OF THE WELSH CUP. Some sensation was caused in local football circles when on Monday it was stated that Milford United, after making such a good fight in the Welsh Cup competition, had been struck out. This decision was come to at a meeting of the Football Association of Wales, at Cardiff, on Saturday night. It will be remembered that the previous Monday, the Robins effected a draw against Chester, at Merthyr. Noth- ing was arranged after the match regarding the re-play, although the Secretary cooly suggested to iliffor that they should go to Wrexbam, a matter of about 15 miles from Chester'. On Tuesday after- noon the Milford officials were surprised to receive a wire to go to Aberystwyth on Saturday. This was most inconvenient to an amateur team like Milford, whose players would have to lose 3 days from work in one week and they wired Dr. Dunbar, of Trebarris, a member of the Council and he advised them not to go. A reply to this effect was sent. Nothing further was heard of the matter till the extraordinary decision was seen in the papers on Monday. I DEATH OF MR. C. L. BLETHYX. We deeply regret to announce the death of Mr C. Launcelot Blethyn, the second and younger son of Councillor C. T. and Mrs Blethyn, Hamilton Terrace, which took place between 12 and 1 o'clock on Sunday morning after a protracted illness, thus cutting short a promising career. Mr Blethyn had comparatively recently settled down in practice in his native town as an architect. Serving his articles with the well- known firm of Messrs Lennox, Robertson, Gettin cv Wallace, of Cardiff, he bad further experience in the office of Mr J. Smith, St. Clement's Danes, London, and of Mr Leyton, Ipswich. Indifferent health then caused him to relinquish work and he had to seek the warmer climate of the South Coast, spending some time at Bournemouth. With an improvement in his health he returned home and established a promising connection in his profession until the old symptoms re-appeared and despite a determined fight against disease, he had practically to keep to the house all the winter. Latterly it was apparent that his strength was waning and the end was not unexpected. He was only 28 years of age. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their bereavement. The funeral takes place to-morrow afternoon, leaving the house at 2.30 for the cemetery. Messrs Fred Lloyd, undertakers, Charles-street, have charge of the arrangements. WESLEY GUILD RALLY. There was an interesting gathering at the Wesleyan Chapel, on Thursday evenings when a Guild rally took place. Members of the Haverfordwest branch to the number of (j;) were present and provided material for the meeting. rfhe Rev. W. Reynolds, superintendent minister, presided and two very fine papers were read on that noble exponent of modern Methodism, the late Hugh Price Hughes. The first paper was read by Miss Hopper, and the second prepared by Miss Biddick, who was indisposed, was read by Mr \N E. Morse. Both bore signs of a close acquaintance with the man and his work. A quartet was rendered by Miss Lily Davies, Mrs R. W. Hancock, D. Adams and W. j. Cole. After the meet- ing an adjournment was made to the schoolroom, where a first-rate coffee supper was provided, and of which a large number partook. The Rev. W. Reynolds voiced the appreciation of the Haverford- west friends for their ospitaIitv and it was sug- gested that a return visit should follow. Rev. G. Glandfield in acknowledging said they were in- debted to their visitors for coming down and especially for the two excellent papers they had listened to. A suggestion bad been made that a similar function should be held at Broad Haven in the summer. «. HAKIN BAND Op HOPE WORK. On Thursday week a Band of Hope entertainment was held at Hakin Point Wesleyan Chapel. Earlier in the evening a large number of children were regaled with tea and cake, to which they did full justice. The entertainment was presided over by Mr William Farrow, and the Rev. John Harris, Rehoboth, offered prayer. Subsequently both gentle- men spoke of the appalling evil of intemperance. The grandest work was to prevent the young from becoming the victims of the drink habit. The children in their solos, recitations, etc., acquitted themselves well, and Mr Thomas Whittow and his helpers at the Point are to be congratulated upon the result of their labours. The following Sunday the Band of Hope Festival was held at Rehoboth Chapel, when the pastor, Rev. John Harris, con- ducted three very interesting services. In the after- noon the Sunday School scholars were joined by the Hakin Point School and a series of recitations, etc., were given by the children. An appropriate address was also given. At the evening service some of the congregation also took Part and altogether the innovation proved quite a success and was much appreciated. PROPERiy SALE. Messrs. Evans & Roach, auctioneers, Milford Haven, offered for sale at the Lord Nelson Hotel, on Wednesday afternoon six lots of property, consisting of land, shops and houses. The freehold house and shop, No. 62, Dewsland Street, was knocked down to Mr J. Codd, Neyland, formerly of Hakin, for X730. The premises, now in the occupation of Captain J. Kilby, as a grocery and provision business, contains a well-fitted shop with dwelling bouse, consisting of six rooms, with bathroom, pantry, and scullery. There are also large stores in the rear, with entrance from St. David's Road. The leasehold house and premises, No. 161, Charles Street, with an unexpired term of four years from September 29th, 1909, was disposed of to Mr F. L. Jeffs for X-10. The other lots put up were withdrawn as they did not reach the reserve prices. Messrs. Eaton-Evans óz Williams, Haverfordwest and Milford Haven, were the solicitors for the vendors. FISH TRADE AND TRAFFIC. Trade during last week may be written down as fair, both as regards supply and demand, the former showing a slight improvement. Thursday, as will be seen, witnessed a heavy supply- Tonnage of fish despatched from Milford Docks during week ending March 12th:— I Trawi. Mackerel. Vth 9 .1. 43 8th 8H is 9th 122 7 10th. 224 is 11th 90 — 46 12th 52 4 669 330 READING ROOM F,N -TEIITAI-N- -T. To replenish the funds of the Milford Haven Reading Room and Library w.as the object of a theatrical and musical entertainment given at the Masonic Hall on Thursday nignt. The committee over which Mr A. J. Tilbrook so ablv presides, and of whom Messrs F. B. Rees ana j. Howell are the joint secretaries, did not receive much encourage- ment from the support accorded by the public on this occasion, and this was a fact to be regretted, for the programme was worthy 8 large audience. The Milford Haven Dramatic Society with their usual readiness to help all deserving local institutions, presented two short and amusing comedies. The first, Time is Money," created endless laughter, and the three characters were perfectly impersona- ted', Mr Marshall George eventually emerging from an embarrassing position through the offices of the lady whom he desired to wea. The farce was not without its moral. Then followed a short musical interlude, which was opened with a pianoforte solo by one of Miss Chugg's pUpl, Miss Lilian Hole. Mrs Biddlecombe was well received, as she always is, and the talented local boy soprano. Master Reggie Grice, scored another success. In response to the encore be sang "Killarney- He possesses a voice of singular sweetness, and his services are in great demand. Mr Crocker's reading was an amusing story told in the Cornisb, dialect. As a humorous artiste Mr Phil Lewis has established himself, and he received the customary encore. Miss E. Chugg, L.R.A.M., A.T.C.L., was the accompanist. The concluding comedy was entitled "The Duchess of Bayswater,' and was screeminglv funny. The Duchess and her hustling son were on business bent-nobility on the make. They were successful. Mr Marshall George as Sir Jeremy Joles made a perfect hit. and the peculiar idiosyncrasies of the character could not possibly have been better inter- preted. The caste was an excellent one without ex- ception. and each member enhanced their reputa- tion. Appended is the full programme:—"Time is Money," a comedy in one Act. Characters: Charles Graham, Mr Marshall George; Mrs Murrav. Miss Williams; Susan, Miss Mabel Griffith. Musical Interval; pianoforte solo, Miss Lilian Hole piano- forte solo, Miss Cilugg: solo. Dear old Ilfracombe," Mrs Biddlecombe; solo, "The Holv Cit-v," Master Reggie Grice; reading. "Coach wheels, Mr J W Crocker; solo (humorous) Mr Phil Lewis. "The Duchess of Bayswater." Characters Sir Jeremv Joles (a Valetudinarian) Mr Marshall George: The Duke of Bayswater, Mr Harold Evans Caryl Stubbs. A Young Millionare son of Stubbs' Tinned Meats. Mr E J Burling Jenkyns (Sir JeremVs Attendant) Mr W Lloyd The Duchess of Bavswater (Mother to the Duke) Mrs Harold Evans: Kathleen (Sir Jeremy's Daughter) Miss Mabel Griffith. MR WILLIAM PEARSON'S MISSION. The name of Mr William Pearson, of Leeds, has probably been known to very few in this part of the country until this week, but we venture to think that before this week has closed, he will have es- tablished himself firmly here as in other parts of the land by the cogency of his advocacy of the principles of total abstinence. Mr Pearson, a typical York- I shireman, with rotund features, is the picture of j health and vigour, and the cause he represents could not have a better specimen of vivacious manhood. He is a temperance reformer and has for many years now been a lecturer with the United Kingdom Alliance. On Sunday afternoon Mr Pearson commenced a mission under the auspices of the Milford Haven Total Abstinence Society in the Wesleyan Church, Priory Road (kindly lent for the occasion). The first meeting was in the afternoon at 3.30 when the Rev. John Harris (president of the Society), was in the chair and the Lecturer after being introduced gave an address on The Mighty Foe." At mght Mr Andrew Little was chairman and the subject was Who is responsible. The congregations were encouraging. On Monday night Mr A. E. Fielder presided and the theme" The religion of the body." Tuesday night Rev. J. B. Edwards, and subject John Bull's Drink Bill." Mr Pearson's style is refreshing, he is an attractive speaker, who can hold an audience for hours if necessary, without wearying them. He has dry Yorkshire humour, but his power lies in the con- vincing manner he presents his case. He is reason- able. yet out-and-out. he does not spare the drink vendor, yet he offends no one, he has a wonderful way of dealing with his audience, and is a man, who if the right class of people could be brought within the sound of his eloquence, would convince and trans- form hundreds of non-abstainers and drunkards. His voice is beautifully clear and every word distinct. A better advocate of temperance we have never heard and it well repay any who have not yet heard him to attend the remaning meetings of the mission which closes en Friday night. A point in Mr Pearson's methods are that he appeals solely to reason, and adopts no means of forcing people to sign the pledge, other than by argument. He neither exposes nor holds up anyone to obloquy, in short he aims at making everyone comfortable anu happy. The success of his addresses will not be measured by olie number of pledges taken. L'RBA COUNCIL ELECTION. The membsrs who retire by rotation from the UrbaiY District Council are:—Councillors T. G. Hancock. C. T. Blethyn, A. S. Chugg and D. G. Jones. The death of Mr William Williams creates another vacancy. Nominations must be received to- morrow (Thursdayi. I ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS THEFT. Following upon recent mysterious thefts in the town, another strange affair was reported on Satur- day. It appears that when one of the men ernplovell atMrC. H. Whicher's tailoring department at the rear of the buildings in Robert-street, went to work, he found that a coat belonging to one suit, and a pair of trousers belonging to another were missing from the place where they were left the previous night. Both were of Navy blue material. It was evident the workroom had been entered by some person or persons. The police have the matter in hand. I

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 Iline. or CHARGE. In all other cases the fee is 6d. per FREE OF CILAR(IE. In all other eases the fee is 6d. per March 13th to 18th, 1910.—Grand mission by Mr W. Pearson, Leeds, (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. 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 23th. 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, Rav. 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. Pr<"gramme Id., post free Ud, from the Rev. John Harris, Milford Haven. A late train will leave Milford for Neyland and Haverfordwest. Tuesday, March 29th. — Grand entertain- ment at Hakin > ational Schools in aid of Hakin Stall for Ye Olde English Fair. 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 levies. Penarth, to North Road Chapel, iu connection with Pastor's 19th anniver- sary. Lecture on Monday night. Thursday, April < th.—Wesleyan Chapel, Waterson, Grand Concert given by the Milford Haven Wesleyan Party. Admission, 1,9 and Gd. Sunday, May 8th-iabernacle Church anuiversary. Preacher. Rev. Rittenhouse, M.A., B.D., of San Francisco. Monday, May 9th. -Lecture by above on "Twentieth Century young nian Whit-Mondav, May 1 Gth.-Milford United Football Club Annual Athletic Sports. Whit Monday, May 16.—Milford United F. C. annual sports. Whit-Monday, May I (;th.-Garden party on the Wesleyan Church Grounds, Priory Road, in aid of the Building Fund. Sunday, June 5th. Wesleyan Church anniversary services. Thursday, August 4th.-Milforcl Haven Co-operative annual tea and outing. 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 Horticulturai Society's first annual show. Preliminary Notice.—Thursday, December I.-Sale of work on behalf of Wesleyan Church building fund.

-SCII O L- I I MILFORD CATHOLIC SCHOOL. I To the Editor of the hi Milford. Haven Tekqraplt." I SIR,—The Rev. Father Burke, of Milford Haven, has published a good deal lately about the manner in which he has been treated with regard to the school which he proposes to erect. The rev. gentle- man has told us that he is neither a Radical nor a Conservative. There was no need for him, I sup- pose, to say that he was not an Irish Nationalist nor a Socialist. Even the wildest flight of imagination could hardly identify him with either of these bodies. There is one matter, however, on which I think, the general public are entitled to some light from the reverend and candid Father. "hat were the direc- tions he gave his Irish congregation from the altar on the eve of the late General Election as to bow they should vote? In what terms did he describe to them the aims of the Liberal party ? His acknowledgment of the stand taken by "h Mr Mr Wbicber was as ungracious as it well could have been. He referred to that gentleman as a Noncon- formist, but nev £ r 'mentioned that he was a Liberal. How does Father Burke now justify his action in hav- ing advised his flock, many of whom trust to him solely for guidance in such matters, to vote for the Conservatives, notoneof whom, on hIs own showing, helped him to obtain his school. A SIMPLE IRISHMAN. THE CATACOMBS OF ROME. I gIE)__A short report of a literary essay on this subject was published in your columns last week and as I happen to have paid several visits to these earlv Christian cemeteries ol which there are at least twenty in the city of Rome, I hope I mav be pardoned for presuming to criticise certain state- ments of the Rev. Owen Jacobs. This lecturer in his paper at the Haverfordwest Literary Society mentioned as very significant the fact' that be failed to hnd any trace of the cross." ,No doubt also in the Penal Days of England, the Pursuivants, after paying a surprise visit to a suspected house, would consider it siqilititallt that no trace of an altar or chapel could be found. Hut to say that the sign of the cross is not to be found in the Roman Cata- combs is qaite incorrect and quite misleading. Another remarkable thing (according to the report) was that in the openings found in the structure of the Catacombs, there was only a Baptismal font.—If the word" only" were "not" there might be some significance also in this state- ment. One is inclined to suspect that the Rev. Owen Jacobs "after his sojourn in the darkness of the Catacombs has shared the fate of the archselogist. Bosio, who when he emerged from these depths was completely blinded by the sun. Yours truly, R. BUREE. I Catholic Church, Milford Haven. E. B-URRE. March 6th, 1910.

I PEMBROKE ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY (T.F.) (Xo. 1 Cvmpany, Milford I-Iareii). Drill for the week commencing March lith LayiDg and rifle drill, 6riDg exercise and ?uu drill 4-7, aimicg tube practice, Thursday, till Q -1 trampet practice, Friday, -.0. Adjutant's parade on Thursday orderly servant. Sergt. A. R?eynolds ?"rmdeen?y I trumpeter, Trumpeter D. Morris.  T. W. PRICE, Captain.

DEATHS. On the 13th inst., at 17, Hamilton Terrace, Milford Haven, C. Launcelot Blethyn, passed peacefully away in his 2Sth year. IX MEMORIAM. In loving memory of our dear son, Alfred J. Howell, who died March loth, 1909. Sadly missed.

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APPROACHING EVENTS. Will readers please note that all notices for whic printing is done at the office of this Journal are inserted FREE OF CHARGK. In all other cases the fee is 6d. per line. ————— 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. March 20th.-Tabernaele Sunday School anniversary. Preachers: 11, Rev. O. Jacobs: 2.30 and 6, Rev. E. Nicholson Jones. Passion Sunday to Palm Sunday A mission will be held at the Catholic Church, to be conducted by a Franciscan Father. Thursday, March 24th.—Merlin's Bridge Wesleyan Band of Hope annual entertainment. Tickets, 3d each. March 2.5.— A nnual com- Good Friday. March :2.5.-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. Good Friday, March 25th.— Annual tea and concert at Milhn Cross chapel. Easter Monday Night, March 28th. — Prendergast Workmen's Club grand social and dance at Masonic Hall. Tickets, ls. Refreshments at moderate charges. S. Martin's Parochial Hall.—Grand Ball, Easter Tuesday. March 29th, at 9 p.m. Gentlemen r.s' ladies 3s Gd. Wednesday. March 30. Annual enter- tainment of the Albany Band of Hope in the new school- room. Thursday, March 31.—Catholic Social at the Masonic Hall. Thursday, March 31st.—Wesleyan Band of Hope annual festival. Fridai-, April 1 st.-Grand evening concert at Spittal Schoolroom. Doors open 0.30., commence at 7. 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 7th.—S. Martin's Skating Rink.- Grand fancy dress (optional) carnival. Sunday, April 10. Bethesda Sunday School anniversary. Preacher: Rev. W. E. Stephens' Nar berth, Sunday, April 17th. Albany Sunday school anniversary. Wednesday, April 13.—Annual meeting in connection with the Jewish Mission. Deputation, Rev. M. Machin. Sunday, April 24th. EbeDezer Sunday School anniversary. Preacher: Rev Richard Jones, B A'' Llandinam. Thursday, April 28th-Performance of Stern dale Bennett's May Queen." in the Masonic Hall. Sunday, May 8.—Moravian Sunday school anniversary. Preacher, Rev. W. D. Stooke, resident minister. Wolfsdale Congregational Church.—Anni- versary services, Sunday, May 8th, 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." 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 Havertordwest, Sir Charles E. G. Philipps, Bart., will preside. Thursda.N,. june!)th.-Broad Haven Baptist Chapel annual tea and concert. July 10th and lltli.—Merlin's Bridge Wesleyan Sunday School anniversary. Prc-achers Revs George Glandfield (Milford Haven), and W. D. Stooke Thursday, July 21st.—Bazaar in aid of Prendergrst Church at Scotchwells. August 1st (Bank IIoliday, .-Broad Haven WMK^ert Chape1.-Fifth annual flower show and visitors concert. October 1910.—St. Mary's bazaar at the Masonic Hall. Haverfordwest, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, in the last week of October. Particulars to f ollow. Thursday and Friday, December 1 and 2. —Bazaar in connection with the Bethesda Chapel. Particulars later. Easter, 1911.-8. Martin's Vicaragre Fund Grand bazaar, entertainment, and f,te.