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

Milk Vendors To Pay. HAVERFORDWEST TEST CASES. ARE MILKMEN HAWKERS? THE BUTTER MERCHANT AND BUTTER WOMAN. SOME HAHDRHIPS. A special police court was held at Haverfordwest yesterday when local milk vendors were summoned for the non-payment of the milk-toll. The magis- trates present were Mr Marlay Samson (chairman), Mr Win. John, Mr T. R. Dawkins, and Mr T. M. Phillips. The summonses were taken out at the instance of Mr Gilbert Thomas, lessee of the tolls, and the milk-vendors summoned were Messrs James Evans, David Lewis, and Arthur Jenkins, who were charged with selling milk otherwise than in the market, and for refusing to pay Is HeT each in tolls. Mr W. J. Jones prosecuted, and Mr Jones Lloyd appeared for the respondents, pleading not guilty to the first summons and not indebted to the second summons. The bench decided that, as these were in the nature of test cases the cases of Arthur Jenkins should be taken first. AN OLD PRIVILEGE. Mr Jones mentioned that Mr Gilbert J. Thomas was the lessee of the Borough tolls and sought to recover the sum of Is 3d from Jenkins, tolls due on his milk cart. Tuesdays and Saturdays were the old market days in Haverfordwest. It was a privilege granted to Haverfordwest as far back as the reign of James I, and from that time onwards tolls bad been regularly demanded and paid on those two days. Mr Jones produced the scale of charges approved by the Local Government Board, showing that the toll on milk carts was 3d per day. LESSEE OF THE TOLLS. -1 Mr Gilbert Thomas said he asked Jenkins for the payment of the milk to)) on Saturday, April '2nd. Jenkins was then engaged in selling milk from a large can out of a milk cart, but refused to pay the toll when asked. Cross-examined I asked Jenkins for his to]], and he replied "I am not going to pay it." He did not specify any amonnt in asking for the toll. Mr Jones Lloyd In what capacity do you appear here to-day? Prosecutor: As lessee of the Haverfordwest Borough tolls. He added that he had been lessee since April 1st. He did not know whether the toll had yet been paid. You know there has been a dispute about the imposition of this toll ?-I don't know. You live in Haverfordwest, and it is a matter of notoriety. The matter has been before the Corpora- tion. The Clerk mentioned that the toll bad been sanctioned six or seven months. Prosecutor added that Jenkins asked him if he demanded the toll from every milk-vendor in the town. Mr Jones Lloyd: Did you answer him—"Only from milk carts? "—Only milk carts are chargeable. Your point is that a man must go to the market to sell miJk ?-Not necessarily so. Further questioned, prosecutor said that all he wanted was the milk vendor's money. Mr Jones Lloyd That is a mercenary view to take. In re-examination prosecutor said that Jenkins drew his attention to the fact that he delivered the milk from a small can and not from the cart. (Laughter). Mr Jones He was trying a little ingenuity. (More laughter). Mr R. T. P. Williams, town clerk of Haverfordwest, produced the sealed copy of bye-laws and other official notices and documents. Mr Williams: I have the original charter of King James here, but I presume you don't want that. Mr Bevau, borough surveyor, said that copies of the market bye-laws were posted up in the market place, and a list of the tolls was exhibited outside the market. There was a stall provided in the market for the sale of milk. Cross-examined This stall has been provided for milk-vendors since June last. The roof was seven or eight feet high. WATER FOR MILKMEN. Mr Jones Lloyd: I put it to you that on one side vegetables are sold, and on the other side rabbits ?— Not that I am aware of. You call it a proper place for milk-vendors? It has no marble and no water available. (Loud laughter.) Mr Jones Lloyd joined in the laughter, when he Perceived its point, and added, water for washing purposes. You appear to have left out the most lrnportant thing." Mr Jones: My friend is thinking of the fish market. Mr Bevan added that the market was opened at 7 o'clock each morning. Mr Jones Lloyd Do you expect milkmen to take their milk cans there at seven o'clock, and all the inhabitants to come out with their jugs?—As an individual, I don't expect anything. (Laughter.) The milk-vendors don't go about crying" milko," and ringing bells and offering milk for sale. It is a fact that milkmen have regular customers and they call at houses in pursuance of a request to call?— They have what is commonly called a round. They are requested to call, and they do so ?-Yes. Replying to Mr Jones, witnesss said he considered that the corrugated iron roof was quite sufficient for the milk stall. It was water-tight. Mr Jones It is perfectly safe for the sale of milk ? —Yes. There are, of course, no marble slabs. The milk can would rest on the boards. Mr Jones Lloyd How many milk vendors would it accommodate ?-About 26 milk churns, that is accommodation for V; milk vendors with two churns each. George Morse, caretaker of the market house, said the market was opened each morning at 8 o'clock except Saturdays, when it was opened at 6 o'clock. He said there was a division between the rabbit stall and the milk stall. Mr Jones Lloyd: What about the fat stock show? -That would not touch the milk. CORPORATION SHOULD NOT THROW I STONES. Mr Jones Lloyd contended that the Local Authority had not provided a reasonable and proper place for the sale of milk. He would go further and say that the Local Authority never intended for the milk-vendors to go to the market to sell milk. The provision for milk selling in the market was, he would not say a subterfuge, but a means of techni- cally complying with the provisions of the Act. The Local Authority, added Mr Jones Lloyd, must put their own house in order before they ttirow stones at other people's houses. Were the milkmen expected to stand outside the market house until it was opened at 8 o'clock ? It was a ridiculous proposition. The Chairman asked Mr Lloyd for an authority that the non-provision of a suitable place was an answer to the charge. MILK, RABBITS, AND VEGETABLES. I Mr Jones Lloyd said he was unable to give any authority, because he was only instructed on the previous day. He asked the magistrates, however, to say that a milk stall, with rabbits and vegetables on either side, was not a reasonable and proper place. Mr Lloyd also maintained that a corporate body could not levy tolls unless authorised by an Act of Parliament, and his next point was that a milk- vendor was not a hawker and that the milk was delivered not to casual customers, whose orders were solicited, but at houses at which the milk vendor had been requested to call. BUTTER WOMAN AND BUTTER MERCHANT. "It is very unfair," continued Mr Jones Lloyd, although I don't suppose it will influence you in the least, that a poor woman who comes into the town with a basket of butter should have to pay a toll of 2d, and a man can send in a cask of butter and escape the toll altogether." Mr Jones Lloyd added that it was ridiculous to expect all milkmen to go up to the market to sell their milk. Arthur Jenkins, of Greenwell Farm, Rudbaxton, was then called. Respondent said he was a dairy keeper. He did not hawk milk, but sold it to regular customers. He had, sometimes, been Written to and asked to call. He had two old customers in Bridge Street, who requested him to call. He received verbal and written orders. When Mr Thomas, the lessee of the toll, spolie to him, he pointed out that he was delivering the milk from the can. If the toll was placed on the milk, and every- body bad to pay it, he would not have the same objection to it. Mr Jones Lloyd It is a preferential toll really ?— Yes. In reply to other questions, respondent said he did not think that 8 o'clock was early enough to open the market for the sale of milk. The accommodation provided for the purpose he described as unsuitable and insanitary. The corrugated iron roof would draw the heat and sour the milk in less than half- an-hour. Cross-examined by Mr Jones, respondent said that occasionally customers might say that they did not need the milk. On April 1st, he delivered milk to Mr Vincent Davies and Mr L. H. Thomas, by order. He objected to pay the tax because it was not on the milk but on the milk cart. Mr Jones referred to the aggrieved milk-vendors' deputation to the Town Council, when Mr Jones Lloyd said he held a newspaper report of the proceedings, and he noticed that Mr Jones expressed sympathy with the deputation. (Laughter). Replying to other questions, respondent said that the non-suitability of the market stall was one of the reasons why be objected to pay the toll. MAGISTRATES' DECISION. The Chairman, in giving the decision of the Bench, said they had come to the conclusion that there bad been a breach of the Act, and a nominal penalty would be imposed. They found as a fact that there was a sale in Bridge-street to MrL. H. Thomas and to Mr Vincent Davies, and that no toll was paid on that occasion. While the Bench appreciated the arguments addressed to them, their whole duty was to consider it as a question of law and from no other point of view. Under the Provisional Order of 1905 the Town Council had become the authority capable of creating certain market days, over and above the two days created under the charter of James 1. Under the Markets and Fairs Clauses Act of 1817, the Corporation were empowed to fix the days and hours on which a market should be held. The Town Council had taken the necesssary steps to.do that, and they had availed themselves of the necessary methods whereby tolls could be recovered by any person who was liable to pay them. The bye-laws had been approved by the Local Government Board, and it had been proved that the market place was open for the sale of articles and that the respondent came within Section 13 of the Markets and lairs Clauses Act. Whatever view might be taken as to the hardship imposed, the duty of the magistrates was merely to interpret the Act of Parliament, and they had come to the conclusion that the toll was payable, and that the respondent not having paid it must be convicted. A nominal fine of is would be imposed, and an advocate's fee of a guinea and lis 6d costs would be allowed. On the application of Mr Jones Lloyd, the Chair- man readily promised to state a case. The Chairman added that the bench would be pleased to have their decision reviewed by the court above. It was a very important case. After a consultation had taken place, Mr Jones Lloyd intimated that his clients would pay the Is 3d due, and the Is 6d from now onwards on the under- taking (which had been given) that if the decision is upset on appeal, the money would he refunded. On this understanding the other cases were adjourned for three weeks.

CORPORATION & SUSPEOTED MEAT. TO PREVENT A REOU ii RKNOE. TOWN COUNCIL'S ANXIETY. "WHAT CAN WE DO?" The mayor, Mr Hugh Thomas, presided at last night's meeting of the Haverfordwest Town Council, the other councillors present being: Alderman T. James, Alderman Bishop, Councillors Philip White, W. J. Jones, James Reynolds, G. Merchant Phillips, W. G. Rowlands, T. H. Thomas, II. J. Rogers, George Herbert Lie well in, George Davies, Isaiah Reynolds, and H. J. E. Price. SANITARY COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The sanitary committee, after referring to the petition from Bridge-street residents, regarding the condition of the street, presented the award of the Umpire on Mr Jack White's claim against the Council, the award being for X75 and costs of the arbitration. The Town Clerk reported that the Local Government Board had sanctioned the borrow- ing of 1:2,650 for the erection of workmen's dwellings in Prendergast and had also written the Town Clerk that they bad recommended the Public Works Loan Board to lend the above amount to the Council repayable within a period of sixty-one years at 3J per cent. The committee recommended that the Town Clerk take the necessary steps to acquire the land for the purpose of erecting the dwellings, and to take the necessary steps to procure the loan of £ 2,650. Mr G. M. Phillips asked who was responsible for the seizure of John White's meat the Medical Officer of Health or the Sanitary Inspector ? The Town Clerk replied that the meat was in- spected and examined by the Medical Officer in the market on a Friday afternoon, and on his instruct- ions a piece was cut off and sent away for bacteri- ological examination. The Medical Officer gave orders to the caretaker that the meat was not to be sold pending further instructions, and on Saturday afternoon a telegram was received that the meat was not tuberculous. The embargo was then removed. The Mayor said the Medical Officer was respon- sible for anything that was done. Mr Phillips enquired if the Medical Officer had adopted the proper procedure. The Town Clerk read the section of the Public Health Act, empowering the Medical Officer of Health and the Inspector to inspect, examine, and if suspected to be unsound, diseased, or unwhole- some to seize and carry away before a magistrate. Mr Isaiah Reynolds: If the meat had been brought before a magistrate and condemned would not that have been an end of the case. The Town Clerk said that was a very difficult question to answer. He alluded to a recent decision in which a butcher was awarded X800 damages against the Winchester Corporation because the seized meat was sound. Mr Isaiah Reynolds said he only wanted to pre- vent a recurrence of the mistake. Replying to a question, the Town Clerk said he believed the meat was sent away for examination by the Inspector on the instructioiss of the Medical Officer. In the letter which accompanied the meat it was stated that the meat was suspected to be in- fected with tuberculosis. Mr 1. Reynolds: Nothing is said in the reply that the animal was not suffering from something else? Town Clerk: l aou t believe the reply suggested that there was anything else the matter with the meat. By request the Town Clerk then read the corres- pondence. The analyst was requested to wire a reply. The telegram in reply stated No evidence of tuberculosis," and the letter which followed stated that:- There is no evidence of tubercle. The small nodules seen on the surface are the sections of small nerves with a large deposit of fat around them. There are no lymph glands in the specimen. Mr Phillips: Did the Medical Officer proceed in a proper manner? The Town Clerk replied that that was a difficult question to answer. The meat was not taken before a magistrate there and then, because he did not think the Medical Officer was prepared to condemn it on his own responsibility. The Mayor: Sending it away was examination and inspection. Mr T. H. Thomas: Is it the usual way to send meat away in the way the Medical Officer did it? Town Clerk: That is very difficult for me to answer. Mr Thomas: Has it been sent in that way before? Town Clerk: I believe not. It has always been condemned by the Doctor, who gave evidence before the magistrates. Mr Llewellin asked whether it was possible-he did not suggest that it was so in the present case— for a beast to be suffering from tuberculosis in the lungs aud yet for no trace of it to be found in the meat. At Cardiff slaughterhouse he understood that when an animal was suffering from tuberculosis in the lungs the carcase was immediately destroyed in a furnace. Alderman Bishop did not think that the Council, or the Mayor, had any power to prevent the Medical Officer proceeding as he did in this case. The Mayor I believe that is correct. Alderman Bishop: So that the whole of this responsibility is on the Doctor. There are a lot of people in the town who think it was the Sanitary POO P"?!?tor who acted in the first instance, and the public ought to know that Mr Bevan had absolutely nothing to do with the seizure of the meat. What the Inspector did he was bound to do on the instructions of the Medical Officer. The Mayor There is no doubt on that point. The Town Clerk said that Mr White's original claim was for X150, it grew to over X200, and the award was for £ 75 odd. The Town Clerk added that although it was quite competent for the taxing master to reduce the umpire's fee, it was not usual for that to be done when the arbitrator was a barrister. (Laughter). There was no appeal upon a matter of fact, and if Mr White took an action to recover the amount of the award he could not say that the Corporation would have any defence. The umpire bad not complied with his request to state his award in the form of a special case. Had that been done the Council could have taken the opinion of the court on the matter. The umpire had not found that there was only inspection and examin- but that the carcase was seized and carried ation," The umpire had followed an award upheld away. about ten years ago in pretty much the same form that the umpire had now used. Very reluctantly," added the Town Clerk, "I have come to the con- clusion that 1 cannot encourage the Corporation to resist this award on a point of law. Had the umpIre found that the damage was for inspection and examination the Corporation would have been in a different position. TO SAFEGUARD THE RATEPAYERS. Mr Elewellin, referring to tinc remarks of Aid. Bishop, asked if the council could not devise any safeguard, so that the ratepayers might not have a repetition of claims of this sort. This was a case where the meat aroused the suspicions of the Council's officials, and he urged that the ratepayers should be given some safeguard against being landed into paying a similar amount on some future occa- sion. Some definite instructions should be given to the officials that this mistake should not occur again. Was there any mistake in procedure, he asked. I The Town Clerk replied that he believed the meat to be bad, and because be took possession of it the Council had to pay. Mr Llewellin Is there no process our officials can adopt which will avoid our being landed in these costs again ? Town Clerk: I don't believe there is any process. Replying to Mr Rowlands, the Town Clerk said that no one could say the meat was unsound until it was examined. Mr I. Reynolds: The only answer is that a man should be appointed who could say whether the meat was unsound. The Mayor: Everybody can make a mistake—even I your expert. Mr 1. Reynolds: If the expert ordered it to be destroyed there would have been no claim, Mr Llewellin enquired if that was so. Mr T. H. Thomas alluded to another case in which a calf bad been destroyed by the orders of the Medical Officer. Mr Price: That is the right way. Mr Llewellin: What can be our course of procedure in the future? Mr Price: What can we do? Mr Llewellin: It seems that our officials, acting in the public interest and with a view to the protection of the public health, may land the rate- payers into great expense every time they take a sample of meat. The Mayor Quite right. Mr Llewellin It is very hard. Mr Rowlands mentioned that the sanitary com- mittee had the matter under consideration, and they hoped to bring up the matter in a way that would prevent the recurrence of this mistake. The matter then dropped. I A FREE HOUSE. The borough committee recommended that per-  mission be given to Mrs Jane Skinner to assign the lease of the Bristol Trader to Mr L. H. Thomas, !Castle Square. Mr George Davies asked if the Bristol Trader" was a free house. The Mayor There is a lease on it. Mr Isaiah Reynolds said that if this was going to be a tied house he should have objected to the recommendation, but Mr Thomas was an ideal land- lord, and Mr Thomas had assured him that it would be continued as a free house. Mr George Davies intimated that he was quite satisfied with the explanation, and the recommenda- tion was adopted. It was mentioned that the rent of the house was £12 It vear. 0' EVERY ALTERNATE LAMP. I The gas committee's recommendation that every I alternate lamp be lighted throughout the town during the summer months was adopted. THE NEW RATE. The Council decided to make a general district rate I at 4s in the and Mr Llewellin enquired if that I would cover the £130 expense& in the meat award. The Mayor We will deal with that when it arises. WATER COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The water committee recommended that a water I supply be given to Mr John Hughes of Albert Street, to a field in Portfield at a rental of 10s per annum, and also to Mr John Williams (from Scarrowscant reservoir) to his premises in Scarrowscant Lane at a rental of zfl per annum.-An application on behalf of the War Office for a water supply to the proposed camp to be held by the 7th Batt. Welsh Regt. (Cyclists).on Portfield from the 2-ith July to the 7th August, was considered, and the Committee decided to grant the application, the arrangements to be carried out by the Town Clerk and Borough Surveyor.—The Surveyor reported that the question of the pump at Crowbill had been settled, and the necessary work for the supply of a new pump was being proceeded with, he also reported the progress of the work of clearing the Scarrowccant water main to Milford Road.—The report was adopted. SPECIAL REPORT OF SANITARY COM- MITTEE. A special meeting of the sanitary committee con- sidered a report by the Borough Surveyor that the sewer on Tan Bank, Prendergast, was choked and required immediate attention, and they instructed the Surveyor to re-construct the drain as suggested by him at the cost of C25. The committee also con- sidered an application by Messrs George Davies & Son to the Council to construct a crossing outside their premises of which they offered to bear half the cost. The Committee considered that the whole cost should be paid by Messrs Davies and instructed the Surveyor to inform them of this, and that unless a proper crossing was laid the Council would lay an ordinary footpath. At a subsequent meeting of the committee, the Surveyor reported that he had arranged with Messrs George Davies & Son to put a crossing outside their premises in Prendergast.- The report was adopted. THE DRILL HALL. Mr W. J. Jones asked if any reply had been re- ceived from the war Office respecting the lease from the new Drill Hall. The Town Clerk said he had replied to certain questions asked, but he had not received any further communication. The Town Clerk then proceeded to read a docu- ment dealing with the Council's title to the Jubilee Gardens. A reference in it referred to the unre- forme,l Corporation." Mr Isaiah Reynolds That doesn't apply to the present? (Laughter). Town Clerk No. Prior to 1837. Mr Reynolds They were a bad lot I (Laughter). Town Clerk: They were a very good lot. SCHOOL MANAGER. Mr Herbert Price was re-elected the Council's representative on the school management. BANQUET TO WESLEYAN PRESIDENT. Mr W. Morse wrote inviting the Mayor and Cor- poration to attend a banquet to be given shortly in Haverfordwest to the Rev W. Perkins, this year's president of the Wesleyan Conference, and also to be present at the Sunday morning service in the Wesleyan Chapel. i The Mayor said he should be pleased to accept the invitation, and invited the members of the Council to accompany him. It was mentioned that Mr Perkins was the first Pembrokeshire man to be elected president of the Wesleyan Conference.

"THE MAY QUEEN." TO-MORROW NIGHT'S PERFORMANCE. To-morrow evening a local choir, conducted by Mr T. A. Thomas, will give a performance of that magnificent cantata, "The May Queen," in the Masonic Hall, Haverfordwest. The choir will be supplimented by an orchestra, and judging by the rehearsal the public may expect a musical treat of a high order. As a pastoral The May Queen has won a high and distinct reputation for the grace and refinement of its libretto to which Bennett has wedded most attractive and appropriate music. The soloists are Madame Ethel Fairburn, L.R.A.M., Cardiff, Mr Richard Thomas, tenor; Mr Brenig Jones, bass; Miss May Hewitt, contralto. We are requested to state that although there has been a great demand for reserve tickets, a few seats are yet available, and these may be booked at Mr E. A. John, Castle Square.

Mr. CLAME'S MISSION ENDS. STORY OF HIS LIFE. SOME INTERESTING DETAILS. The successful evangelical three weeks' mission which Mr George Clarke has been conducting in Haverfordwest under the auspices of the Free Church Council came to an end on Monday evening when Mr Clarke told in an interesting and piquant style the remarkable story of his life. It is a matter of no little satisfaction to the Churches of the town that during the mission no fewer than 149 persons were received in the inquiry room. At the outset, Mr Clarke expressed warm feelings of gratitude to a number of people in Haverfordwest. He referred especially to the hearty co-operation of the ministers, and mentioned that the Rev. Owen Jacobs, the chairman of the Haverfordwest branch of the Free Church Council, was unable to attend that evening. He hoped that the mission would be a real help to the churches—not only to the Noncon- formist churches, but the Episcopal churches that were evangelical. He expressed his gratitude to every member of the committee, especially to Mr Sinnett, the hon. secretary. When Mr Sinnett asked him at Milford to visit Haverfordwest he took a fancy to the hon. secretary, because he thought Mr Sinnett was such a godly little man. He was a big man in everything but size. (Applause), The fancy he then took to Mr Sinnett had been greatly deepened. His work had been splendid throughout the mission. Mr Clarke also referred to the useful work of the hon. treasurer (Mr Sidney Rees), the organist and choir, the chapel keeper, the friends who took charge of the bookstall, and said he should always looli back to the mission with feelings of real pleasure. The Rev. E. Nicholson Jones, who presided, explained that the mission was the organised effort of the Free Church Council. He hoped that "Free Church Council" would not be a bug-bear because it was not a political body, as it had sometimes been represented. No one could say that that mission did not originate in a sincere and genuine desire for the spiritual welfare of the churches. He mentioned that of the 149 persons who had been received in the inquiry room some expressed a desire to join some of the Anglican churches in the town. That was sufficient evidence of its strict evangelical character. Mr Clarke, who described his talk, not as a lecture, but as a "yarn," said that when he came again he might speak of some of the strange countries he had visited, some of the strange men he bad met, some of his exploits in Africa in the shooting of big game, and some of the famous athletes he had met in various parts of the world. Proceeding Mr Clarke said he was born in the midst of the Indian Mutiny. His father was at that time a chaplain of the forces, he stood 6ft iiin high and was supposed to be the strongest man in the British Army. When he was very young his mother and father bad to defend themselves against the Sepoys, and be wondered whether that fact bad made him a fighter ever since Mr Clarke mentioned how, when their little house was surrounded in the Mutiny his mother loaded the cartridges for his father to fire, and by this means they kept the Sepoys at bay. When a weakly child of five or six years of age he was taken to England, and in course of time be went to the public school and to the University. He very early developed a desire to put wrong people right. He did very well at school, not because he worked hard, but because it came naturally to him. It was while at the University that his father lost all his money, and as there were 14 children to keep Mr Clarke suggested that be should go abroad to seek a fortune. His father and mother resented the suggestion, because be was the eldest son and the idea of his going into business seemed disgraceful. Eventually he decided to go abroad, and proceeded to Liverpool and succeeded in inducing a kind-hearted captain to allow him to work his passage out. Mr Clarke told some amusing stories of brs experience on board. He arrived at New York with only £ 4 In his pocket, but with numerous letters of introduction to notable people. These were all very kind to him, but when they knew his mission they did not invite him the second time to dinner. The £4 quickly disappeared, and be was left to his own resources. When be was absolutely penniless, and not knowing where to turn for breakfast, he was advised to go and sweep snow from the doorsteps. At this he earned his first dollar in the States, but he found he was not making a fortune. He next turned to the Secretary of the Y.M.C.A., and he mentioned incidentally that he regretted there was no Y.M.C.A., in Haverfordwest. He had always been a friend to the Y.M.C.A., be. cause it was through that Institution that he received help when he was lowest. Eventually he secured employment in a profit and loss department of a big establishment, and after a time succeeded in getting to the top of that department. Then he was transferred to the stock department. Meanwhile he bad taken a great interest in athletics, but his fatbe wrote and told him that if he were the finest athlete in America he would only be one-third of a man. (Laughter). Then he went three nights a week to a college, and read a paper somewhere which earned some favourable comments from one of the news- papers. tb o next letter be received from home told him that if he succeeded in being the brainiest man in New York and the besq athlete in America :he would still only be two-thirds of a man. Next he turned his attention to ecclesiastical matters, he was np"at five o'clock every morning studying the Bible, and he went to church regularly, and observed all the fasts, etc., of the church. This, however, did not give him that peace of mind which be wanted, and eventually he decided to give up Christianity. He went to study Buddhism at a Ceylon College, and afterwards he tried Mahommedanism. Renouncing both, he returned to America with the resolve to devote himself entirely to money-making. He was now very successful in business, but he was sun miserame. At this stage he came in contact with Moodie and Sankey's mission, watched its good effect on a young man of his acquaintance, and eventually he (Mr Clarke) himself came under its influence. There he obtained that spiritual change and emancipation which he had sought for so long. His prejudices against the Nonconformists disappeared. He con- tinued his interest in athletics, and one day he ruptured a blood vessel which led to his return to England. Recovering from this he devoted himself to mission work, and Mr Clarke mentioned the successful work which began in Glasgow and after- wards spread over the Kingdom. Throughout it all he had ever tried to act on his father's advice and be a man." A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Clarke for his lecture.

THE GREAT SKIN CURE. BUDDEN'S S.R. SKIN OINTMENT. Cures Eczema of every kind, heals old Wounds, Sores, Burns, Cuts, Ulcers, Abscesses, and Chilblains is invalu- able for Cyclists. Athletes, Footballers is in fallible for Piles, cures Ringworm and Scurvy Eruptious of all kinds. Boxes, Ttd. and Is Hd. Agents for Haverford- west: Mr Phillips, Chemist, 26, Market Street Milford Haven: Mr Jones, 81, Charles Street and St. Davids, Mr David, Chemist. j Mr. D. G. Jones will give an address at I ? the temperance meetin at Tiers Cross Chapel on Thursday, May 5 th.

EXPLOSION HAVOC. MIRACULOUS ESCAPE OF LIFE. STREET IN DARKNESS. I RESIDENTS ALARMED. i BUSINESS BY CANDLE LIGHT. Haverfordwest residents, more especially the inhabitants of Bridge Street. Swan Square, Holloway, and the Old Bridge, were alarmed on Monday even- ing by a serious gas explosion. There was a terrific report like the bursting of a cannon followed by a dense volume of black smoke, the rattling of windows, and the crashing of glass. For a few moments Bridge Street was in a state of commotion, almost of terror, and alarmed residents rushed from all directions to the spot from which the report emanated. Here it was ascertained that a gas explosion had occurred in the shop premises of Mr Philip Hercovici, a Roumanian Jew, who for the past couple of years has been carrying on business as a picture framer and wall-paper dealer in Bridge Street. _-nw- THE WRECKAGE. A glance at the premises told of the wreckage that had been wrought. The window had been blown away, the cealing knocked in, furniture and stock throughout the house almost entirely destroyed, even the doors smasiied. Considerable damage was also done to half-a-dozen shops on either side of the street, and although it is impossible to make an estimate of the total loss, it must amount to a con- siderable sum. Mr Hercovici calculates that the loss to himself-which is not covered by insurance—is at least £200. Fortunately the street was closed for vehicular traffic, owing to the necessity of repairs, and no one was passing at the time of the explosion, otherwise the consequences might have been much more serious. Mr John Rees, J.P.. who seemed to be the nearest to the spot, suffered an injury to his hand, and a little girl, Codd of North Gate, sustained a slight cut to her face. The escape of life was, indeed, nothing short of miraculous. Mr and Mrs Hercovici, with their two children, were at tea in the kitchen at the time, when they were startled by a terrific report, followed by a general crash. A portion of the ceiling fell on Mrs Hercovici's head, but she suffered nothing worse than a severe shock. The children seemed terror-stricken, and it needed all the persuasive efforts of the father to allay their fears. OUTBREAK OF FIRE. Simultaneously a fire brook out in Mr Rees's shop next door, but this was quickly extinguished by the occupants before any damage was done. Only a little wall-paper had been burnt. The tire broke out in the corner of the shop near the gas meter. Some of the premises on either side of the street fared very badly. Mr Sinnett had his windows smashed Mr Griffiths had two plate glass windows and several upstairs windows blown in Mr Dixon and Mr Rees also suffered considerable damage two windows were smashed at the "Herald" office, and Miss Roberts, the tobacconist, and Messrs Morse ct Evans also had windows broken. Miss John, the milliner, escaped without any damage to her shop premises. Shortly after the explosion, Bridge Street presented an extraordinary scene of wreckage. The interior of Mr Hercovici's shop was reduced to a mass of debris, and the pavements on either side of the street were covered with broken glass. The street was thronged but in consequence of two small reports the police refused to allow the public to approach within some fifteen or twenty yards of the explosion. RUSH FOR CANDLES. Shortly before seven o'clock an announcement was made by the Town Crier that the gas would be turned off, and householders and business people realising the contretemps in which they were placed made a general rush for candles. For over half an hour business at the Post Office and in some other establishments was conducted by candle light. The row of candles placed along the counter at the Post Office presented a gloomy, but somewhat picturesque, appearance. Just as people were resigning themselves to this kind of illumination for the night, the Corporation officials and employees succeeded in isolating Bridge Street from the other parts of the town, and a plenti- ful supply of gas was available. Only Bridge Street, was kept in darkness. MR. HERCOVICI INTERVIEWED. Mr Philip Hercovici, the occupier of the wrecked premises, was shortly afterwards interviewed by our representative. He appeared to be greatly upset by what had occurred, but was unable to account for it. He said that he, his wife and two children, together with a Mr Harries, an employee, were sitting at tea, when about half-past five o'clock they were startled by a terriffic explosion. Then there was a general crash, and a portion of the ceiling fell on Mrs Hercovici's head, but, fortunately she was not injured. "The children were terror-stricken," added Mr Hercovici, "and we did not know what to do. Everything in the house—upstairs and down-is a complete wreck. Fearing something worse might happen we managed to get the wife and children out through the back." Mr Hercovici estimated his loss in damaged stock and furniture at £200. No portion of the loss is covered by insurance. Asked as to the origin of the explosion Mr Hercovici explained that he was unable to account for it. He said that during the afternoon he was aware of the escape of gas somewhere, and called in Mr Bevan. Failing to discover the leakage, on Mr Bevan's advice he sent for a plumber, but says he was unable to find one. Mr Herscovici added that the workmen engaged in repairing the road thought the smell emanated from the street, where repairs were at that time being executed. BLACK CLOUD OF SMOKE. Those who were in the vicinity when the explosion occurred seem to have been very few. Mr George Elliston, printer, was standing near Mr Sinnett's shop, when he heard a deafening report, followed by a black cloud of smoke, and the falling of glass. Mr Griffiths, bootmaker, was in Mr Rees's shop opposite engaged in writing a letter for Mr Rees, when he was startled by the explosion. At the time, Mr Griffith's little girl was in the shop, and she rushed into the kitchen frightened. Fortunately she was not hurt. Upstairs in a front room Mrs Griffiths had a sister lying dangerously ill, and the shock which she sustained by the explosion and the blowing in of the bedroom window is regarded as very serious. WHAT CAUSED THE EXPLOSION. There can now be no longer any doubt that the I steam roller while at work in Bridge Street, broke one of the gas pipes, near the damaged premises. These gas pipes are laid hardly more than six inches from the surface of the road, and they must have snapped owing to the pressure of the roller. It is thought that the gas after escaping must have lodged under Mr Hercovici's shop premises. But how the explosion was actually caused remains a complete mystery. Interviewed by our correspondent, Mr William Bevan, borough surveyor, described the explosion as an extraordinary occurrence. He thinks that some- one must have unwittingly struck a match. During all his experience he had never known an explosion caused by the escape of gas from street pipes. He added that there must have been an enormous accumulation of gas to cause an explosion :of that force. Mr Bevan ridiculed the idea that the gas exploded owing to the near proximity of the street lamp, which is never entirely extinguished. Had that been the case, the Surveyor added, the lamp would have been smashed to smithereens.

Big Gathering of the C.E.M.S. at Milford. The united meeting of the Haverfordwest and Milford Haven and district branches of the Church of England Men's Society took place at Milford Haven on Thursday last. Evensong was sung in the beautifully restored and enlarged Parish Church which was followed by a recital on the fine new organ by the Rev. T. Oswald, assistant priest. A sumptuous tea was provided in St. Peter's school- room, and the many cheerful helpers in all positions of life, who so ably catered for the temporal wants, spoke volumes as to the life .an,d good work going on in the Parish. At 7.30 the National schoolroom was tilled by some 200 churchmen whose heartv singing of the opening hymn Glorious things of 'Thee are spoken" conveyed a lesson to the thoughtful as to the Church's influence now and 50 years ago not easily to be forgotten. The energetic and much respected vicar of Milford (Rev. E. J. Howells), then called upon the president, Col. W. R. Roberts, J.P., to offer an address of welcome to the visiting members of the Society, which he did in his usual kind, straightforward, and able manner. After the singing of hymn 540. Fight the good fight," an address was given by the Rev- Arthur Baring-Gould, vicar of St. Martin's, Haverfordwest, who pointed out the spirit na I unity-ti- r stly between the individual members of the Church and secondly between them and Christ their Head, and how this unity is broken by sin and can only be restored by true repentance, upon which the Ministers of the Church have received power and commandments to pro- nounce God's forgiveness. The earnest address, which was listened to with wrapped attention, and much appreciated, was followed by some business matters, and after a few words itlil of zeal and warmth from our energetic and popular secretary to the Haverfordwest Central Committee, Mr Holt, and other members, the closing hymn Sun of my soul was heartily sung. Refreshments were again abundantly administered in St. Peter's schoolroom. The clergy present, not already mentioned, were the Archdeacon of St. David's, the Rector of Prendergast, and the Vicar of St. Mary's, and a letter was read by the Chairman from Archdeacon Hilbers, R.D., expressing his regret at not being able to be present.

i MILFOND HAVEN NEWS. ARTIFICIAL TEBTH.— Edward England, Limited, now attends at Mr Meyler, Chemist, Charles Street, Milford Haven, every Tuesday. See largo advertise- ment. Estimates free. English and Americau Artificia Teeth. Teeth fixed by the Company's Patent Suctior, requiring DO fastening. For articulation and eating they are equal to the natural teeth. THE CHURCHES. PREACHERS FOR SUNDAY, MAY 1ST. St. Catherine's Parish Church.—Holy Communion, 8 a.m.; Matins and sermon, It a Evensong aud sermon at 6.30. The Vicar, Rev E J. HovielJs. B D. St. Peter's.-Holy Communion 10 a.m. evensong a.nd sermon, 6.30. Rev. F. T. Oswell, Curate. Pill Mission Church.—Eveusoug and sermon, 7-30. Priory Hill Mission Church (Stayntou Parish).— Services at 11 and 6.30. Capt. Hall, C.A. St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Priory R,-),id.- Mass, S.30. and 10.30. Vespers, sermon and Benediction, 6 30. Rev. Father R. Burke. Wesleyan Church, Piiory Road.—10.4-5. a.m. and G p.m., Rev. W.Reynolds, Haverfordwest; Brotherhood at 3, Rev. W. Reynolds. Baptist Church, North Road. -I I a.m. and (j p.m., RöY, W. H. Prosser (pastor). Tabernacle Congregational Church, Robert Street.— Special services at 11 a.m. and Ij p *m. Rev. D. F. Rittenhouse, M.A., B.D., San Francisco, B tptist Missioner of California. Friends Meeting House, Pnory R.)ad.-Meetipgs for worship, 11 a.m. and 6 pm. Rehoboth Presbyterian Church, H ikin. —10.30. a.m. aud 6 p.m. Rev John Harries (pastor). Hakiu Point Wesleyan Church.— 11 a,m.. Mr R. Sit,uett, Haverfordwest; 6 p.m., Mr Jones, Haverford- WEst. Thornton Baptist Church.-li in and f,.30 p.m., Rev. J B. Edwards (pastor) resumes after illness. RE C. N. BATCHELOR. Mr A. B. Williams, solicitor, Haverfordwest, applied at the Pembroke Dock County Court for the discharge in bankruptcy of Charles Newton Of Cha i-les -N-ewton Batchelor, formerly of 42, but now of 44, Charles Street, Milford Haven, formerly a partner in the firm trading as the Milfofd Haven Fruit Company. The Official Receiver said he had nothing to report against the Bankrupt and the application was granted forthwith. THE COUNTY SCHOOL.. ) The new building for instruction in woodwork, cookery, and laundry work, has been completed and thoroughly equipped with the necessary tools and apparatus. The woodwork shop which opens from the boys' playground has a floor area of 4S0 sq. ft., and is fitted with 8 benches to accommodate 16 pupils, who will be under the charge of Mr T. E. G. Davies, B.A., the instructor in manual work. The girls' department is a spacious and well-lighted room containing 714 sq. ft., with scullery, larder, and cloakroom adjoining. For instruction in cookery the kitchen is equipped with gas stove and cooking range, dressers, cupboards, and the usual kitchen utensils, and accommodation has also been provided for instruction in laundry work, which will be given by Miss Thomas, the instructress appointed by the Local Edacatioii-Con-imittee. School re-opened after the vacation on April 12th. GROCERS' ASSOCIATION SOCIAL. The above association has now been in existence some months and has already been beneficial in uniting the grocery trade for its common weal. The president is Mr Ivan Reynolds, Charles Street, and the secretary, Mr Thomas Caddy, of the Co-operative Stores. On Thursday evening, the members and families were invited to a social evening and supper at the Bethel and there was a splendid response. Mr Reynolds extended a hearty welcome in a neat speech. A capital stall and varied programme was arranged by a committee consisting of Messrs. J. L. Evans, Warwick Road; T. Hayes, Brooke Avenue; and C. 1. Hole, as follows Pianoforte solo, Mr F. D. Williams; solo, Miss C. McKay, Stevnton song, Mr C. Hole, jun.; solo, Mr S. Scott; violin solo, Master Harold Lewis; solo, Master Reggie Grice solo, Mr Fred Price sleight-of-hand performance bv Mr W. Ross, S.C. solo, Master Reggie Grice. Mr F. D. Williams accompanied in his own inimitable style. The supper was immensely enjoyed and reflected very creditably on Mr Batstone, the manager, and staff at the Bethel, whose catering gave entire satis- faction. At the close the President voiced the thanks of all present to the artistes who bad so ably to a t t 1elent to the artistes who had so ably entertained them. A most pleasant evening came to a close at 10.30. BANK PROMOTION S. Mr E. J. Smith, who for the past nine years or so has been cashier at the London and Provincial Bank, has just received an important promotion, and on Saturday he will leave the town for Bristol to take up the responsible position of chief cashier at that branch. During his sojourn in Milford Haven, Mr Smith had made many friends by his genial manner in business and social circles who will hear of his departure with mingled feelings of pleasure at his success and regret at losing the companionship of an estimable fellow. Mr Smith identified himsalf with many institutions, he was secretary and a player in the old Hockey Club, a cricketer of no mean ability and was one of the secretaries of the Cricket Club in which he took a keen interest. He was regarded as one of the best exponents of Tennis in the rounds. We congratulate him upon his appointment. His place as cashier at the local branch will, we under- stand, be taken by Mr W. Scurlock, of this branch, and the staff promoted all round. ¥ FISH TRADE AND TRAFFIC. The trawlers have landed steady supplies daily, i but the demand has fluctuated somewhat from day to day, though not to any considerable extent. The smacks are beginning to come round in larger numbers now and are doing well. It is pleasing to note that the number of locally owned smacks is on the increase. The mackerel market keeps firm and prices well up. Tonnage of fish despatched from Milford Docks during week ending Anril 23rd Trawl. ° Mackerel. Apl. IHth. ? lUacl{ere1. 19th ••• '2'" 80 20th ••• J48 •• ;{.') 21st ?3 .m 22ud. t{9'" 2-1 2:?rd. — ? 10 <■26 WESLEY GUILD. The closing meeting of the above body for the present session was held on Thursday last, a social evening and 'Coffee supper being arranged. The first part, an elaborate musical programme, took place in the chapel, after which supper was served in the schoolroom. The gathering numbered about 12(). Mr A. E. Fielder very ably presided, and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the friends who had con- tributed to the evening s success. Mr and Mrs R. W. Hancock were responsible for the arrsngements and the highest praise is due to them for the magni- ficent entertainment. Mr Hancock was instru- mental in securing the support of Haverfordwest friends, whose services added considerably to the evening's enjoyment. The Guild are fortunate in possessing such capable workers as Mr and Mrs R, W. Hancock. The session just closed has been well sustained right through and the Guild has proved a powerful adjunct to the work of the church. Mr Ralph Morgan has made an excellent secretary. WOMEN GO TO PRISON. A sad sight was witnessed on Tuesday afternoon w hen two women were escorted to the station en route for Swansea gaol in default of payment of old fines, Caroline Stennett, who some time ago .was fined for using obscene language, and a woman named Gwilliam, formerly of GellySWjcii) and now of Herbrandston, for another offence. P.C. Charles Davies had charge of them. They were the first women to go to Swansea prison from Milford since the women's quarters were removed from Car- marthen under the new regulation. I A COOL-CREEK. On Tuesday morning a fisherman in a somewhat exhuberant condition entered Mr Overton's con- fectioner's shop, and coolly helped himself to a quantity of confectionery, such as pork pies, etc., and nonchalantly started to feed his dog. The police were soon on the spot making enquiries. A HUGE CRACK. At the Dock entrance a huge fissure is discernable in the stone masonery on the Hakin side of the gates. Under the supervision of Mr J. C. Ward, the dock manager and engineer, the work of repair is being taken in hand, divers being at work and also a number of labourers. The gap presents an ugly appearance, but under the skilful oversight of Mr Ward it will be thoroughly attended to. b A MUSICAL TREAT. Following the success scored at their first concert in February the Milford Haven Harmonic Choir are preparing another musical treat on a scale never ipreviously attempted in Milford- For some time the choir has been busv on Handel s works under Mr T. G. Hancock. But further than this the committee have engaged so distinguished an artiste as Mr Charles Tree, the dramatic baritone, who recently appeared at Haverfordwest; Senor Jose Soler Gomez, the great Spanish violinist, and Miss Alice Baxter of the leading London concerts. It is the desire of the society to give the inhabitants of the town a real musical feast, and it is fully expected that when the time comes, the populace will as eci,te the ffort. The readily respond and appreciate the effort. The concert is booked for May 24th. INDUSTRIAL. I Weare pleased to notice that the Smoke Factory which has been in disuse for some time is once more occupied, having been acquired by Mr G. Bradbury one of the largest curers in the trade. He has repre- sentatives on the Milford Market for many years and it is firmly believed that in the hands of such a strong firm the factory will be the means of establishing a large curing connection for the port. Several hands are already engaged on the premises. A monstre stms." rana" has been beached at the Castle Steel Works, Pin Point to be broken up. She arrived last week from West Hartlepool where she was purchased by Mr J. Paton. Her displacement was 3,000 tons.

PEMBROKE ROYAL GARRISON I ARTILLERY (T.F.) (No. 1 Company, Milford Haven). I Drill for the week c;mencing Monday, 25th April — Laying only, Friday, 7.0 recruits drill, flag and rifle, gun drill 4-7, aiming tube, gu? prachc, Thursday, 7 till 9 trumpet practice, Friday, < 0; Adjutant's parade on Thursday. N.C.O.'s and men are requested to attend in uniform; orderly sergeant, Sergt. A. H. Jeffs; orderly trumpeter, Trumpeter D, Morris. Parade at Dock Head and proceed to Sooth Hook Fort by W.D. boat on Saturday, April 30th, for drill, etc., at 3 p.m. Uniform, service dress. T. W. PRICE, Captain.

THE HOOK SCHOOL. To the Editor of the Milford Haven Telegro,pll." Sm,- When "Another Ratepayer "poses as a correspondent without knowledge 'he appears to the public gaze in the guise of the one in "Pilgrim's Progress," outside the door, not possessing the necessary passport word of truth. With regard to the hole and corner petition as signed by these mighty ones, the "Ratepayers," against the Hook new mixed council school, unfortunately, these con- sist of the paupers and illiterates, while the others could be persuaded that the starry Heavens were formed from the big sparks from a large blacksmith's forge, so that the cause so championed by such a class of star gazers and wall cleepers must inevitably find the fate of the verdict of our common juries Committed suicide while temporarily insane. The petition and signatures for 'a new mixed council school at Hook has long since been lodged with the Pembrokeshire Education Committee and the Board of Education, and so convincing have these been that the need for a school at Hook has been proved up to the hilt. When the public inquiry was held at Hook so unanimous was the meeting for a mixed school that the Chairman at the inquiry remarked that there was no need to put any other resolution, and as it remains until this day, only the feeling in favour of the school grows stronger as the days go by. and indeed a large majority of the Dockyard men and others in the village of Llangwm are now awak- ing to the fact of the benefit that will accrue from having a council school established in the district. It is true that an old oil shed and a hovel that was intended for a blacksmith shop, and an old thatched cottage lately used for a tar stores for the Colliery have been vacated, and to meet this very greatexodus of the population in Hook six families have now to 1 De accommodated m tnree nouses. All the other cottages are fully occupied but one and to this there is no notice posted up House to Let otherwise the smoke would be in the chimneys. Anything different from this in Hook this last 30 years save the new houses which have been built must refer to "Alice in Wonderland." I should like to know what has become of the children in Hook since last June ? Surely the answer must be something like that of the Roman Soldiers that while we slept some one came and stole them away. No sod has been cut for the sinking of a new pit at Hook for 30 years, but the Margaret," the one now in operation, save the engine-deep that was driven at Sprinkle Pill, to cut out the lower levels of old colliery workings which had been abandoned. Surely it must be children playing pits that your correspondent referred to. I notice that all the gardens are planted in 1910 although we have been told that all gardening opera- tions would have hnished 30 years or more ago. When the new school is opened in Hook there will be 100 children for admission at the doors, unless j this number is doubled by those who will prefer to send their children to an efficiently equipped Council School. Yours, iVc., PARISHIONER. I PICTURE POST CARDS. SlE,—May I call the attention of your readers to the disgusting display of post cards shown in a shop window of our town. Surely it is time that our churches and chapels did their duty and tried to stamp out a practice which, I am sure, is undoing what the different denominations are doing with regard to the moral welfare of our young people. If the proprietor of the shop in question was spoken to by one of the ministers, I am certain this display would be curtailed, if not stopped altogether, and the ministers would be doing a great kindness to the young as well as keeping the moral welfare of our town. Thanking you in anticipation. I am, vonrs trulv, __nu I A DISGUSTED TOWNSMAN. I Milford.

NEYLAND NEWS. The new Patterns for Gents' Suits for Summer Wear— i Fit and Style guara i i teed -BiDDLECOMbE, The People's Draper, and Gents' Outfitter. ;< PRESENTATION TO MR. PICK. General regret is felt at Neyland at the departure for Cardiff of Mr Pick and family, who, during their eleven years' residence at Neyland, have won the esteem and respect of all the inhabitants. As an expression of this esteem pensioners of H.M. Dock- yard presented him with a silk umbrella, mounted with silver band, and engraved as follows Pre- sented to James Pick, Esq., by H.M. pensioners on his retirement from H.M. Customs, Nevland. on March 31st, 1910. This was presented' together with a wood pipe in case, and botn were forwarded by Mr Peter Evans, of Neyland Vale, with a suitable letter on behalf of his fellow pensioners. Mr Pick has acknowledged the gifts in a letter full of appre- ciation and kindly sentiments. He hopes they may live long to enjoy their well-earned pensions and sends his kind regards to all. Mr Pick and family are followed to Cardiff witn the best wishes of all who knew them. HONEYBOROUGH BAPTIST CHURCH. t On Tuesday week the Christian Endeavour Society held its annual social. The tables were ably presided over by Mrs W. G. Esmond (vice-president), Mrs W. J. Lewis, Miss M. A. Griffiths, Misses Bevan, Miss Jones, Miss James, Miss John, Miss Lewis, Mrs Griffiths, :&c. After tea a very enjoyable entertain- ment was given by the members of the Society. Appended is the programme Hymn, 224; prayer; hymn, 114 solo, Mr Blackmore Chairman's address; solo, Miss Maisie Esmond recitation, Miss Bevan; duet, Misses L. and M. James; solo, Miss E. Blackmore; recitation, Miss Letitia James solo, Mr D. Bevan trio, Misses Jacobs, Rogers and Bowen recitations, Master Edgar Lewis, and Master John James duet, Misses Doris and Master A. Bevan; solo, Mr A. Griffiths, recitation. Miss Lily James; solo, Miss Gladys Rogers; recitation, Miss Emily Reynish duet, Misses A. and G. Rogers quartette, Misses Jones and Griffith, and Messrss Griffiths and Bevan. The singing of 494 (Sankey) brought a very pleasant evening to a close. The pastor, Rev. F. C. Tucker, presided, and the duties of accompanists were ably performed by Mrs Esmond and Mrs Blackmore. During the session papers have been given on different subjects by Mrs Tucker, Mrs Esmond, Mrs J. Lewis, Mrs Blackmore, l?lisses ?l. A ?Iriffiths, F. Griflith?, -6 eort(,)e 1evaFii. C. Misses M. A. Griffiths, F. Griffiths, L. Lewis, M. A. Bevan. C. Edwards, and Messrs George James, J. Woodcock, T. Bevan, -Blackmore, D- Bevan, C. Evans, C. Bevan, A. Griffiths and the Rev. F. C. Tucker. A most profitable session has been spent and a good work done amongst the young people. OBITUARY. I During the past week death has removed two old and highly respected inhabitants in the persons of Mrs Mary Lloyd and Mrs Evans, both of Cambrian Road. Mrs Lloyd, who was t;1 years of of age, was the widow of Mr John Lloyd, for many years a joiner in the employ of the G \v .R. Company at Neyland. Though she had been ailing for some time, she passed away somewhat suddenly. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Saturday last at the Neyland and Llanstadwell cemetery, the officiating ministers being the Rev. B. C. Evans, assisted bv the Rev. W. Powell. Mrs Evans, who was the Widow of Mr W. Evans, of the Trinity Service, and mother of Neyland's well-known half-back, Mr William Evans, died on Thursday last at the age of 52 years. The interment took place at the local cemetery on Monday, when a large number of friends, by whom the deceased lady was highly esteemed, assembled to pay a last tribute of respect. The Rev. W. M. Williams, pastor of Zion Church, performed the last rites. RECURRENCE OF MEASLES. I During the last few days several cases of measles I have been reported in Neyland and the district. The cases are so far, few, and an effort is being made to stamp out the disease before it assumes larger proportions.

Musical Scholarship. I THE WINNER A DOWLAIS LADY. The winner of the Western Mail" musical scholar- ship is Miss Annie Ress, of Dowlais. The names of the first six and the votes received in each case are as follows:- I-otes. Annie Rees, Dowlais 161,242 Sidney Northcott, Bargoed 160,403 Haruld W. Lewis, Milford Haveu 97,366 I Myfanwy Margaret James, Cardiff. 62,875 Sirah Annie Williams, Llanelly 46,443 Willie R. Francis, Gllfach Goch 37,604

Dates to be Remembered at Milford Haven. Will readers please note that all notices for which printing is done at the office of this Journal are inserted FREE OF CHARGE. In all other cases the fee is ttd. per line. Sunday, May 8th.—Tabernacle Church anniversary. Preacher, Rev. Rittenhouse, M.A., I B.D., of San Francisco. Monday, May 9th.—Lecture by above on '•Twentieth Century young man. | Whit-Sunday, May 15th.—Special services I at North Road Baptist Church. Preacher, Rev F. T. Rittenhouse, M.A.H D. San x raocisL.u, uaptist Missioner of California. Whit-Monday. Garden party in the Wesleyan Church Grouuds. Whit Monday, May 16.Afilford United F. C. annual sports. Whit-Monday, May K^ith.—Garden party on the Wesleyan Church Grounds, Priory Road, in aid of the Baildirip, Fund. W'hit-Mondav, May 1 Gth.-Milford United Football Club Annual Athletic Sports. Sunday, June th. Wesleyan Church Anniversary. "V isit of Rev. W. Perkins, President of the Wesleyan Conference. Sunday, June 12th. Hakin Point Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary. Preacher: Rev. (1. J. Chamberlain, Neyland. Sunday, June 26th.-North Road Baptist Sunday School anniversary and Monday 27th. Preacher Rev. F. T. Rittenhouse, m!a., B D. Thursday, August 4tb.—Milford HayeD. 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 Horticultural Society's first annual show. Preliminary Notice.—Thursday, December I.Sale of work on behalf of Wesleyan Church building fund.

Town Improvements Committee. It is hardly necessary to remind the public of to- night's whist drive, organised bv the Town Improvements Committee. The object is so well worthy of support that a record attendance should be assured.

Milford Haven Cricket Club. oome or tne members have already commenced practice, amongst them a few new commers of promise. The first match takes place on Saturday week, May 7th, when the Football Club, which includes several good cricketers, open the season. A full list of fixtures ba" been arranged, every Saturday nutil September 10th being secured, as well as some mid-week games. We append a complete list of fixtures. The hon. secretary, Mr R. T. Shea, will be pleased to enrol membeis. The ground is now open for practice every night. FIXTURES. "II. or may -'Iilltor(I L iiitpd f.C. 14-Dockyard United L (h). 21-Pembroke L (b). 28 -Williamstou F (h). June 4 -PerLbfoke Dock Liberal Club L (h). 11—Pembroke Dock L (h). Is—Tenby L (a). 2o—Royal Engineers L (a). July ;1-Xe;land L (b; F (b). 9—Pembroke L (a). IG-Pembroke Dock Liberal Club L (a). 23 —Welsh Regiment L (a). oO—Williamston F (a). Aug. 3-Glyncorrwg F (h). G -Royal Engiueers L (h). 11—Welsh Regt. L (h). B-Xeyhnd L (a). 20—Dockyard United L (a). 27 —Pembroke Dock L (a). Sept. 3—Tenby L (h). lO-Haverfordwest F (a).

4TH BATT. WELSH KEGIMENT, A. Company. Orders for the week ending Saturday, May 7th Orderly sergeant, Sergt. G. P. Thomas. Parades.—Monday—company drill, S p.m. Dress, plain clothes. Recruits' drill on Monday and Wednesday at S p.m. Class firing.—Thursday, 5th-parade at Armoury at 10 15 a.m. Names to be given to the Sergt.-Major by Wednesday evening. Recruits.—Recruits may he enrolled on week days from 10.30 to 1:2.30 aud from 2 to 4 (Saturdays excepted), also on Monday nod Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to .30. I J. JOXES, Captain.

APPROACHING EVENTS. Will reader; please note that all notices for which printing is done at the office of this Journal are inserted FREE OF CHARGE. In all other cases the fee is 6d. per line. — Wednesday. April 27th.—Whist Drive and Dance at the Assembly Rooms in aid of the Haver- ford west Improvement Committee, commencing at 8 p.m. Tickets, (including refreshments), 2s each, Thursday, April 28 th—Performance of Sterudale Bennett's May Queer." in the Masonic Hall. Thursday, May 5th.—Variety Stall at Hermon's Hill Garden (by kind permission of Dr. Henry Owen), from 2 to li o'clock. Admission including tea Ii, and 6d. Sunday, May S.-INjoravian Sunclav, school anniversary. Preacher. Rev. W. D. Stooke, resident minister. Wolfsdale Congregational Church.—Anni- versary services, Sunday. Mav Sth, when Rev. T. Sinclair Evans, of Swansea, will preach. On Mondav, Mav 9th, Mr Evans will deliver his popular lecture ':The largest Room in the World." Friday, May 13th.—Grand concert at Spiltal Schoolroom, when the humourous cantata 1, Down by the Ssa will be rendered by the children assisted by local artistes. Whit Monday, May 16th.—Middle Hill Chapel annual tea and entertainment. Whit Monday, May 16th.—Sandy Hill Baptist Chapel annual tea and entertainment. Whit Monday, May I l)th.-Ti(-r's Cross Chapel annual tea and entertaiument. Sunday school anniversary on Whit Sunday. Whit Monday, May IGth.—Marloes Baptst Chapel annual tea and entertainment. May 22ud. Hill Park Sunday school anniversary. Preacher, Rev. W. R. Lewis, of Gelli and Carmel. Thursday, May 26. The historical operetta Caractucus will be presented by the Milford Raven Parish Church Bible Class Threatrica.1 party at Masonic Hall. Proceeds for the District Nurse Fund. Sunday, May 29th. Wesleyan Church anniversary. Preacher, Rev. William Perkins, president of the Wesleyan Conference. Sunday, May 29th.—Bethlehem Sunday School anniversary services. Preacher, Rev. F. C. Tucker, Honeybcrough. Thursday, June 2 nd. Complimentary luncheon to Rev. William Perkins, at which the Lord Lieutenant of Haverfordwest, Sir Charles E. G. Philipps, Bart., will preside. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7 and 8.— AnnuiI meeiiugs of the Pembrokeshire Baptist Associa- tion will be held at Camrose. Thursday, June 9th.—Broad Haven Baptist Chapel annual tea and concert. Sutton Sunday School Anniversary, June 12th. Tea and entertainment June loth. June 19th.-Dreen Hill Chapel Sunday school anniversary, and the annual tea and entertainment the following Thursday, June 23rd. Thursday, Julle 2,' Thursday, June 23rd. Haverfordwest Improvements Committee's grand fete and gala. June 26th and 2ith. — Merlin's Bridge Wesleyan Sunday School anniversary. Preacher Rev. A.. T. Skyrme, of Stamford. Monday evening, Rev. W. G. Stooke. Thursday, June 30,-Annual tea at Little Haven Chapel. Sunday, July 10th. Bethesda Church anniversary services. Preacher: Rev. T. E. Ruth, of Liverpool. Saturday, July 16th, Llangwm Baptist Chapel, Bazaar and Competitive Meeting. 'ihursday, July 21st. Bazaar in aid of Prendeigrst Church at Scotchvells. Sunday, July 31st.— The Eev. R. 0. Johns, of Luton, formerly of Haverfordwest, will preach at Bethesda Chapel, morning and evening. August 1st (Bank Holiday .—Broad Haven Baptit ChapeL-Fifth annual flower show and visitors concert. Thursday, August 2.5th.—Garden fete at Haroldston Hail in aid of St. David's College, Lampeter, extension fund. Sept. 18 and I g.-EI)enezer Church anni- versaiy services. Preacher, Rev. J. Glyn Davies, Rbyl.

BIRTHS. On the 23rd inst at 7??. High trcd, :\pyland the 7?'? ? Street, ?py"land, the wife of Mr E. 1. biddall, of a son. On the 23rd iust.. at the Manse, Bethlehem, the wite of the Rev. J. A. Thomas, of a daughter. DEATHS. On the 24th inst., at Chalfont House, in this town, John Perceval Auder, the son of p, A. Lloyd, Esq., F.R C-.S. On the 16th inst., at 116, Prendergast, Anne Merriman, in her Tlkit year. IX MEMORIAM. A flower just plucked from the parent stem, Peacefully laid to rest: Surrounded by love and sympathy, Called early at God's bahest 'Twas only the spring-time of her life, Daisy" her household name, Lov'd as we love her sweet namesake, Full soon the summons came Xo one can fill her vacant place, E-ich life in its orbit moves Hers was to wait on the weaker ones, With a care that wins and soothes We grieve for our child, yet humbly pray Thy wi!J," not our own, each day. A G WEXOIIA." April 27th 1909. E. A. S.

A Pembrokshire Wreck. About 11 a.m on Thursday the ss. Frùd, of Liverpool, bouud from Cork to Llanelly, light, ran on the Horse Rock, in R'imsey Sound, and will probably become a total wreck. As soon as she struck distress signals were sent up, and the lifeboat crew, with the life-saving appa- ratus, were in readiness to render assistance. The crew decided at once to leave the vessel, fearing she would at any time founder. After the crew had landed they decided again to board their vessel, and another from St. David's accompanied them, but when t-bey got near the steamer they found it would be a dangerous thing to do. About a year ago the ss. Scotsman came to grief at just the same place. In an interview with Chief Officer Hall, a corre- spondent was told that they left Cork on Tuesday morning for Llaueliy, but the weather was very foggy, and they got out of their course. They put into Fishguard on Wednesday and took in bunker coal, and left that port at 7 o'clock on Thursday morning. They were not well aquaintcd with the Sound, with the result that their vessel struck at 10 55. The skipper wanted to remain aboard, but the crew declined to remain, as thev believed they were m peril. This is the thiid time that John Hugbes, of Liauiuir, one of the crew has been shipwrecked. Lloyds Miiford Haven agent telegraphed that the vessel was floated from the rock in a sinking condition, hut was subsequently abandoned, having eight feet of water in the bottom. The members of the crew were taken in a waggonette from St. Davids to Haverfordwest on Friday afternoon, and left for their destination by the •r> p.m. train.

INSEPARABLE. The difficulty of parting with a faithful steed has from time immemorial piovided a theme for the poet and song-writer, and possibly the anCIent mythologists who depicted the Centaur as a rider joined to his horse may have had in miud the strong ties of affection wkich so often subsist between a rider and his mount. Such inseparability is not,confined to living steeds, however, as the experience of Mr Walter Pool, of Preston, shows. lie used his Centiur bicycle for eight years, using it very roughly, ndmg it continuously over very rough and hmy roads. I assure you he wrote the Centaur Cycle Company, it has given me every satisfaction, so much so that I don't-care to part with it. The Centaur rider is always attached b his mount. Whoever buys a Centaur finds that it weaves the same spell, and when once you | have ridden a Centaur, you never care to part with it. Such is the testimony of thousands who write telling their experience with Centaurs to the Centaur Cycle Company j | Coventry. Centaur Cycles may be seen at S & F. GREEN, Cycle Agents.