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

Pembrokeshire Red Cross Work. AUXILIARY HOSPITALS FOR THE COUNTY. TRIBUTES TO LATE LADY ST. DAVIDS. A meeting of the Committee of the Pembrokeshire Comity branch of the British Red Cross Society was held at the Shire Hall. Haverfordwest. 011 Tuesday. T.ord Merthyr presided. Amongst those present were:-—Lord Merthyr. Colonel Trower, Mr Marlav Samson, the Rev. Baring-Gould, Mr S. •). Rees, Dr. Henry Owen. Colonel Lloyd, Sir Owen Scomiield, flart.. Mrs Trower. Miss F. E. Chambers, Mrs Ivor Philipps. Mrs Le llunte Evan*. Mrs Harries, Mrs Summers. MissC. (:. Philipps. Mrs Keid, Mrs i'arcell, Mrs Rigby. THE LATE PRESIDENT. At the request of the chairman.the hon. secretary 'Colonel F. E. Trower) read the following resolution That this meeting of the County Committee of the British Red Cross Society, Pembrokeshire County Branch, express deep regret at the death of its president.the late Lady St. Davids, its deep appre- ciation of her strenuous labours in the development of the of this Society and other organisations for the welfarc of those who need help and sympathy, and offer their sincere comioienceto the Iti^lit Hon. Lord St. Davids and the members of his family." Lord Merthyr. proposing the resolution, said he thought that there was very little he could say, which would not he endorsed by every member of that committee. Since the commencement of their work—he did not think lie could say at the inception: of Red Cross work in the county because it was, really started before Lady-St. Davids, the wife of I their Lord Lieutenant, took it np. he thought I that t)?erca)iy active work was done since Lady St. Davids was appointed president. Although they had not perhaps a great number of detael-- i ments registered, considering the population lie (ii(i not think the Hed Cross movement of the county could be blamed for lack of public work. It was very difficult starting it. and until the outbreak of war. of course there was not the same inducement for people to do active work as there had been since. He thought every credit was due to their President for: the personal work which she carried out, and also for the way in which she was able to instigate others to work for the society. He thought that, as that was a Red Cross meeting, it was quite unnecessary to refer to what they knew their President did in connection with various other very good and useful movements and her great public work which was not confined to that county. He had the honour of proposing the resolution. Sir Owen Scourfield said the loss sustained by the death of Lady St. Davids was really irreparable. Lady St. Davids was one of those who threw herself heart and soul into every good work, and into none did she throw herself more thoroughly than the work of that society. He begged to second the resolution. Colonel Trower said that as hon. secretary of the county branch lie wished to support with deepest sympathvthe vote condoling with Lord St. Davids and his family. In Lady St. Davids Pembrokeshire lost olle of its greatest friends. They all knew with what untiring zeal and energy she carried out the duties of president of the branch, and Pembroke- shire was second to none in its work for the aid of the sick and wounded. The work done would bear out what he said. He begged to associate himself with the resolution. ) Colonel Lloyd said he was secretary of the Red Cross Society when it was started and until Lady tSt. Davids took it over, and he could endorse all that had been said. Until she took it over very little had been done. It had been left to lie dormant and it was quite true to say that liardlv anything bad been done until Iladv St. Davids took it up and started the work. The resolution was carried, all standing ill silence, REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE PENNY E UNI) l'OR SICK AND I Tilt', I'E-?\-?NY t'L-Nl) S]('Ii AN-D Mr Ilar It N- Saiiisoii, at the request of the Executive Committee, presented the Report. He said it would be within their recollec- tion that at the time war broke out the County Committee appointed the Executive Com- Miittee as all Emergency Committee to deal with all staters as they thought lit without the necessity of alhj) together the County Committee. At the time that committee was so appointed they had the .Wod fortune to have at their head their late Presi- dent, whose energy and quick decision and determin- ation enabled them to discharge their work with every satisfaction to all the members of their branch, but the Executive Committee felt now that they were deprived of the privilege of her great leader- ship. the proper course was to call the County Com- mittee together and leave upon them the decisions f4 great responsibility which were to be (letei-mizie(I fiv flJem that day. The report contained, they would J III)er of items, the fust of •which >*Jated to "The Penny Fund for Sick and Wounded.- At their last meeting they had under consideration a, joint appeal from the St. Jolill Ambulance Association and the British Red ( ross Society when it was decided not to organise any .separate collection on behalf of that. but to appeal 10 the War Fu/<j for a contribution. That appeal was made and the County War Fund Committee at their last meeting voted the sum oj which was sent to London in the name of tlie Counjy C^rn It,-Ittee. When the war broke out they had at the jiieW of the County War Fund in Lord St. Davids one .ik-lios,u great abilities and great organising power \.vere woi only invaluable to them but to the nation ;1S 11 whowi. Equally fortunately tiiev had at the fiead of the 1 V-d Cross in Lady St, Davids, one whose great insight enabled her to see at once that the "treiigtli of the Red Cross Society in the county would really be greater if they depended on the War Fund for support rather than by organising a series of separate collections, so an arrangement was come CO between those two bodies it was really an in- ifovi*M}I arrangement between those who were at the iheau /of those two movements whereby the War Fund Owniittee undertook the responsibility of financing county branch of the lied Cross, and giving them such monies as they required, in con- sideration of the county branch of the Red Cross not •organising separate collection, consequently when the joint iutpeal was made, they leit bound to fall in iwith the ree}lJent alld make application to the Countv War Fund fora grant for the purpose. They now had before them an almost identical position, but differing in the respect that whereas the original proposal made was for unlimited collections, the absent appeal was for ,L collection by the obtaining ,of jpennv from every person in the county. Mr Samson said he had explained the position to the secretary 6f the movement, Miss Goring Thomas, ,who had repjed that the committee in London were 3>erfectlv prepareJ to defer to any decision to which f-hat committee may come. The matter and the Correspondence relating thereto had been plueed before the Executive Committee, and they recom- otieii(ted :-I- That having regard to the arrangement .entered into between the Executive Committee of the county branch of the British Red Cross Society and the committee of the County of Pembroke War Fund, whereby in consideration of grants made by t he latter to the former as required the Executive A mittee pledged themselves not to organise .-tena.t.atp collections, the Executive Committee are .ofopiniOB that they cannot undertake to organise the Pennv Fund Collection, and that the Hon. Hecretary be instructed to convey this intimation to the Hon." Secretary In London. Continuing. Mr Samson said there was another matter that weighed considerably with the Executive Committee. They happened to KHOW Cl.at the War Fund Committee had weekly collecting cards and numbers of school children throughout IIM* (Cowrjty were giving pennies weekly, the dockyard .men and the miners were also making a weekly levy. It might be a little diiffcult to explain to those xilreadv giving pennies weekly and ask them to give o, second time. They would see they had added at the end of the resolution :—" Should no such collec- tion be organized the County Committee will repre- sent to the War Fund Committee of the County of Pembroke the desirability of making a further con- tribution to the joint appeal of the St. John's ambulance Association and the British Red Cross Mr lnson further said that they had so far given .i:)O, and he knew it was hoped by their late Presi- dent, and he was sure it would be acted upon, at an early stage to make it up to t'f.ooo, and if the County War Fund would make a further grant of E2;30 to make up that sum. it would work out at almost the same sum as a penny from every person in the county. They had placed the matter before the Lord Lien tenan t and lie had replied that it seemed to him that if the committee in London desired to 0 on with it they must do so. but personally lie Vvout,! prefer that no separate appeal was made. ,Col. Lt.onl seconded the resolution. Mrs i-vip Philipps said she thought Mr Samson mad put the patter very clearly. She agreed that ipeopte would not, understand if they were asked to ipay another penny. Co!. Lloyd said he tltoughtJ they were asked to do wlj&fc they had already agreed to do on the previous occasion and they had better adopt the same pro- cedure. The resolution was unanimously carried. AUXILIARY HOSPITALS AND CONVALES- I CENT HOMES. 3fr Hauiftou then went on to the following recom- iiHerniations of the Executive Committee under the above ijeadiiig: }. That application be made to the Couut v War Fund Committee for a grant of £ 500 in aid of auxiliary hospitals and convalescent homes to be provided in the county.' 2. That the Countv Coiinuittee undertake respon.- riifcjlity for the management and upkeep of all Auxiliary hospitals and convalescent homes in the ZOLIJ]TV, staffed h\ Voluntary Aid Detachments, tsvhich iiaviR been sanctioned by the County Director find approved by the War omÙ." ftj)d al4hat the Couuty Committee (leie.?tetoioca) committees of management the duties of manage- ment of auxiliary hospitals and convalescent homes, und that such committees shall consist of the Com- mandants and Quartermasters of Voluntary Aid Detachments staffing such hospitals, the Matron and Medical Officer in charge, together with persons nominated by the Executive Committee. Such local <j.ommitlees shall submit accounts and a report lialf- } early to the Executive Committee. The Hon. County Director and the Hon. Secretaries shall be ex-officio members of all local committees." J. That forms of anquiry for the purpose of oh- fajtiing necessary Information shall be forwarded by fthe assistant secretaries to all persans offering .auxiU&iT hospitals and convalescent liomea for usje rtIn the C(.,ALult\ a. That all grants in aid of auxiliary hotipitals and convalescent homes shall be contingent upon ,the Executive Committee being satisfied upon all matters affecting the condition and management of siuxiliary hospitals, and no grants shall be paid by the Executive Committee except to approved lociil committees of The matter had been brought before the Com mittee in two ways. First of all there had been an application in respect of the proposed auxiliary hospital at Cottesmore, and an application to the County War Fund Committee from the borough of Tenby suggesting that Tenby would be a suitable place for the establishment of a convalescent home. Dealing with the existing accommodation in the county. Mr Samson said that the hospital at Pem- brokeDock had accommodation for 208 beds, which would be staffed by a female staff. Of those 2S5 were now full. The staff consisted of an Army matron, ten reserve Army nurses, and nine members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment were working there. Twenty-four members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment had oeen or were serving on the staff, and in response to the appeal made from head- quarters for members of the Voluntary Aid Detach- ment to serve wherever required, 11 members had sent in their names, and he believed some of those had been called up for duty in England. Continuing. Mr Samson said the Executive Com- mittee had looked at the matter broadly and had come to the conclusion that they would be doing their duty in that county if they were in a position to offer additional hospital accommodation to the extent of GO bed,. calculating on a basis of HO beds each at Cottesmore and Tenby. The initial expense for the equipment of each hospital they put at the low figure of £200. People were generous in giving j requirements of hospitals, beds, bedding, etc., but it would not have been wise to neglect the initial expense of putting the buildings into condition to receive patients at a sum less than fc'2oo each. The Government allowed 2s.. he thought, per bed per day, and they calculated the cost of the upkeep at ::s, per bed per day on an average of 2n patients. That left Is. per bed per day to be obtained from volun- tary sources, a cost per year of for mainten- ance, over and above the sum required to put them in a condition of being opened as hospitals. They calculated they would be embarking on an expendi- ture of xl,)Ix) for the coming year. Mr Samson then referred to a circular from the War Oilice inviting members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment ibetween the ages of 2:1 and to volunteer for service anywhere. Fourteen names had been sent in in response to the War Office circular, and there were nine on the staff at Pem- broke Dock. Mr Samson then went on to refer to the live recommewlatiolls ill detail. Dealing with the question of management in section 2. he said the committee of management would have nothing to do with the internal management and discipline. The internal management would rest with the matron and discipline with the commandant. Summing up, Mr Samson said that they had to decide whether they were of opinion that the time had come that the county should provide additional hospital accommodation, or whether in the light of the War Office circular that it was their duty to concentrate upon their members serving elsewhere, or whether they could reconcile the two and find sufficient members willing and able to go away. leaving snffi- cient to staff the hospitals at present under consider- ation. The first recommendation was then put. Mrs Ivor Philipps seconded, and it was carried. With regard to the second, Lord Merthyr asked whether it should not refer to future hospitals. Would it refer to the one at Angle which had been started practically under other control? It was decided to substitute "shall hereafter be sanctioned" for have been sanctioned" and the recommendation was agreed to. Rev. A. Baring-Gould asked what they were to do wlieii the first t:,)(X) was "utie. Mr Samson Apply for another Mrs Philipps Suppose the war fund comes to an end ? Mr Samson Then we should be quite entitled to collect on our own account. In reply to further questions. Mr Samson said that each locaJ committee would have paid over to them such sums as the Executive thought they could afford for the time being. The local com- mittees of management would have nothing to do with the collecting of funds, and with regard to the question of having sufficient members to keep the staff at strength, he referred to the tifth recommen- dation the local yomnjittecs of management would have to satisfy them as a condition precedent to their paying over any money. Mrs Heid (Boulstoni remarked that there was the possibility of another Voluntary Aid Detachment being formed almost at once at Clarbeston Road, and possibly a second one, and after some further discussion the live resolutions were all carried. I. COTTESMORE. The Executive Committee reported that they had considered the application in respect of the auxiliary hospital ^Cottesmore) by Voluntary Aid Detachments t awl 11, of which they approved, and that subject to the conditions contained in the foregoing recom- mendation, a sum of tWO be granted to the local committee of management and such further sums as their grant from the War Fund Committee might enable them to make. Mr Samson remarked that Cottesmore had been accepted, subject to medi- cal inspection, and the War Office no doubt anticipated the use of it an early date. He then read the answers to the questions on the form of enquiry and said that the position was that the War Office had attached Cottesmore to the military hospital at Cardiff. Men who had received a certain amount of treatment at Cardiff would go to the auxiliary hospital for further treatment. They had asked to be informed when the hospital would be fitted for medical inspection. It was obviously desirable to get on with that fitting up as soon as possible and the Executive Committee asked them to approve of a grant of tIO). They had ;C.") in the bank, so they could make the grant without reference to any view the War Fund Committee might take. Mrs Summers remarked that the initiative came from V.A.D. 14 and that V.A.D. 1 were only asked to hetp. The application was not made jointly. "Y .A. D. 1" was therefore deleted. Mr Samson said that Dr. Lloyd hila most gener- ously al.II gallantly undertaken the duties of respon- sible medical officer, ai)d that Drs. Williams, Mills and Brjgstocke had offered to give such assis^nce as they could at the hospital. Dr. Henry Owen suggested the insertion of the word" County., before War Fund" and seconded the recommendation as amended, which was carried. TENHY CONVALESCENT HOME. I The Executive Committee recommended That the creation of a convalescent home. to be staffed by V.A.D. 0, at Tenby, be approved, and that the Executive Committee be authorized to take the necessary steps in the matter." After referring to the resolution of the Tenby Council and the offer of a house by Col. Fothergili. which for various reasons could not be proceeded with, Mr damson said they now had a house in iew, 1 Rose Mount," of which they had every reason to believe the authori- ties would approve. They had in view a most excellent and experienced trained nurse, who had been at the head of a great milita.iy hospital. and they had offers of voluntary and clerical assist- ance. which would relieve Col. Trower; the medical staff had generous)y offered to do all they could, and a member of the R.A.^i.C. y/^s resjding tiiere. Everything seemed favourable provided JVar Office would sanction it. The Medical officer at Pembroke Dock had tolll him that nothing would be more helpful than to have in association with the Pembroke Dock Military Hospital a convalescent home to which he could pass men. Mr Baring-Gould seconded the recommendation, which was carried. After some further discussion on questions of management, the meeting terminated.

Changed Clothes with a Soldier I FISHERMAN GETS A MONTH FOR I ASSISTING A DESERTER. At Milford Haven Petty Sessions on Wednesday, George Newrick, fisherman, Pill, Milford, was brought up in custody, the charge against him being that knowing one David Griffiths, a soldier in H M torzes, v&s about to desert, did unlawfully assist him in desertipg. Prisoner pleaded gutity. Sergeant James Gardener, Brecknock Reserve Regiment, said that Griffiths had been missing from his company since Sunday night last, and was still absent. Witness identified the military cap pro- duced as belonging to the missing man. Christine Shriven, barmaid at the Lord Kitchener Hotel, said that the missing man and prisoner came to the Hotel on Monday afternoon. Prisoner 1 was dressed in dark clothes with a peaked cap, and Griffiths in khaki uniform. She saw the men go out to the back together about 4 o clock. They were absent about a quarter of an hour, and when they returned prisoner was wearing the khaki and the soldier had prisoner's clothes on. They left imme- diately. Inspector Evans said that from information re- ceived, he went to prisoner's house on Tuesday morning. The wife told him prisoner had left. Witness made inquiries and found that he left about 4 a.m. He followed and about 10 o'clock arrested him in the ficton Hotel, Neyland. When charged, later on, prs.oner, s14 the soldier asked him to change clothes, which he did. He said be was going away for a few days, and prisoner had not seen him since. Witness said prisoner was in plain clothes when arrested. He received the uniform from prisoner's wife. The Bench sent defendant to prison for a month's hard labour, the Chairman remarking that he made himself liable to six months' imprisonment.

1 Happened In Haverfordwast-I I It happened here in Haverfordwest. What a ring of truth and honesty those words have about them. They are the best proof that could be, for we have confidence in a neighbour's word. On October 3rd. PJ05, Mrs. F. Laws, of \)1 Cartlctl, near the Station, Haverfordwest, said: I Wilt; troubled with biliousness and indigestion for some considerable time. I hardly knew what it was to enj oy a good meal, and after eating I always felt de- pressed and was troubled, too, with sickness I had neuralgia headaches, which took all the energy out of me. "I had hied various medicine, but the only one from which I obtained relief was Dean's dinner pills. These enabled ine to digest my food properly, and made me feel wonderfully better in health. I have often recommended Doan's dinner pills, and am pleased to do so. (Signed i F. Laws." On February 20th, 1914—owr eight year* late,-— Mrs. Laws said :—" I have every confidence in Doan's dinner pills, for they have done me a great deal of good and I have recommended them to many of my friends. Doau's dinner pills have a tonic instead of < a weakening eflect upon the bowels, 6o that gradually- increasing ÙmJed are not required. 1 hey act gently but quickly on the liver, stomach and bowels ■ they do not violently purge, but are as mild as if the movement were a natural one. Adobe taken at bed- time ensures an easy relief in the morning. Price Is l!d a bottle, six bottles 0s-, or post free from Foster-McClellan Co., 8, Wells-st Oxford-st. London, W. Ask for Doans's dinner pills, like JIrs Laws had.

■ Roose Petty Sessions. MOKE SOLDIERS FINED FOR LIGHTLESS CYCLES. Roose Sessions were held at the Shire Hall, Haver- ford west, on Saturday. Mr W. Howell Walters was in the chair, and the other magistrates present were Mr J. T. Fisher, MrLouis Samson. Mr A.W. Massev, Mr E. W. B. Summers, Mr S. W. Dawkins, Mr W. T. Davies, and Mr G. Thomas (Bicton). DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Stephen Mathias, Neyland, labourer, was liued 1ft; for being drunk and disorderly. P.O. Davies said that at 9.15 on the :wth of last month, defendant was drunk and disorderly in Charles Street, Neyland, and making use of obscene language. He had his coat off and wanted to light another man. D.C.C. James said defendant had been convicted several times, but the last occasion was in 1"12, when he was convicted three times. DRUNK AND INCAPABLE. Michael Mullins, labourer, Pembroke Dock, appeared to answer a charge of being drunk and in- capable. P.S. Morse said he found defendant helpless in the road. A fine of 2s (kl was inflicted. u_- SOLDIERS WITHOUT LIGHTS. Richard Knock, a gunner at South Hook, was charged with riding a bicycle without a light. Defendant said he had a pass from his officer to say that he was on duty, but had forgotten it. He carried an important message and had not time to re-light the lamp. The Chairman: Were you ordered to be on duty without a ligU! The fact that you were on duty is no excuse. That was fully explained here this day fortnight. Defendant said his light had only just gone out when he was stopped by the policeman. The Chairman: You will be lined 7s lid. That is what everybody has paid since the beginning of the act. W. J. Hughes and Charles Grey, privates in the 1th Welsh at Fort Scoveston, were charged with a similar offence, also Corporal Wm. Hicks, of the same battalion. Hughes said he did not know he was supposed to have a light. Grey said the same. He did not carry a lamp at all. Hicks said he thought he was allowed to go without a light. A fine of 7s 6d in each case was indicted. AND A TRACTION ENGINE. I Richard Jenkins, blacksmith, Keyston, was summoned for causing a locomotive to be on the St. David's Road, without a lighted lamp, at 7.15 p.m. on the 2(jb March. Defendant said that he had found 7.20 was the lighting-up time. D.C.C. James said sunset was the time for loco- motives not an hour after. Defendant said he thought that it was the same for all traffic. The engine only bad about 200 yards to go and it was quite daylight. It was going from one farm to the other for threshing. The men could have taken lamps, but did not think it was necessary. They thought they had five minutes in band. [ The Clerk (Mr H. 0. E. Price) said that from the 18th April to 30th September the lighting-up time was an hour after sunset, and from October 1st it was sunset. The Chairman said they had decided to modify the penalty in that case and the defendant would be fined the same as the cyclists, viz. 7s fid. FOR SHEEP OR BABBITS. I Wm. Evans, farmer, Dreen Hill, was charged with I keeping a dog without a license. P.C. Richards said that on April 1st. at r. p.m. he saw defendant's son out shootinc1 with a small black and tan cur dog. Witness asked if that was the dog he had been in the habit of applying for an exemption for. He asked defendant for the exemp- tion, but the latter said he had had no reply to his application. Defendant, in reply to questions, said he had no reply when he asked for an exemption. The Clerk pointed out that he could only get au exemption for dogs used for tending cattle and sheep. Defendant said that the son did not live at home, and the dog must have followed him. He (defendant), had not given his permission and did not know the boy was going out after rabbits. D.C.C. James said they knew there were many cases of dogs which were exempt being used for sporting purposes, but they were very difficult to detect. It was quite immaterial in this case whether an exemption had been granted or not, because the dog was used for sporting purposes. There was some disagreement among the magis- trates and the Bench experienced a little difficulty in coming to a decision. After a few minutes con- versation they retired, and when they returned the chairman said that the majority were distinctly of opinion that they were bound to convict. They had therefore decided to fine defendant the price of a license—7s (id. Mr Fisher did not sit in this case. SHOPS ACT PROSECUTION. I William Gomer Thomas, Neyland. was summoned for keeping his shop open on a weekly half-holiday. Gilbert Duncan, Shops Act Inspector, said he visited Neyland on Wednesday March 10th at 8 p.m. and found defendant's premises open. He saw a little girl go into the shop and take some postcards from the stand, for which defendant received money. He entered the shop and saw a young lady who asked defendant to let her take a clock home for her par- ents to see, and she would come back and pa v if they approved. Witness drew defendant's attei ion to the sale of the clock and postcards, and dtiendant admitted the offence. The Clerk read a letter from defendant, in which he said he was very sorry for what bad happened. He quite forgot what day of the week it was. He would take great care not to repeat the offence. The inspector said it was the second case from Neyland. A fine of 7s 6d was imposed. PATERNITY. I Gwendoline James, Sandy Haven, summoned John Gwilliam, St. Tshniaels, to show cause, ttc. The Clerk said that defendant had admitted the paternity to him and offered to pay 23 (Id, which the complainant had expressed herself willing to accept. An order for the payment of 2s Md a week and the usual allowances was made.

Shocking Assault on a Little Girl. STEPFATHER SENT TO ASSIZES, At the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, on Tuesday, before Mr G. E. farrow (in the chair) and Mr H. Rule Owen, John Randall Minty Eden, Neytaud, a middle-aged man, was brought up in custody charged with committing a criminal1 offence against a little girl, Alice Maud Sobey, she being under the age of 1(1 years. Alice Itoilt-I Sobey said shfc lived at lfJ. Charles- street. Neyland, and accused was her step-father. She gave evidence of a most shocking clujiiacfe'r, in the course of which she stated that her step-father sent her brother out and locked the door, He after. wards lifted her up and tied her mouth with a towel and tied her hands behind her back. He then carried her upstairs and threw her on the bed. On her threatening to tell her mother lie said "If you do, I will cut your throat." She afterwards told her brother and sent a telegram to her mother, who was away from the house. Harry Sobey, 12, brother of last witness, and Dr. Dundas also gave evidence. Mrs Matilda Maria Eden said that in consequence of what her daughter told she informed the police. P.S. Morse, giving evidence of arrest, said that prisoner said to him "When I get my liberty I will 4o the same to them as my countrymen are doing to the Genpans. I will do my time patiently, and when I get out I wUJ do for the )ot of them. Accused was perfectly sober. Later lie said, ,;This is the first time I have been 111 the hands of the police..If I get into your hands again it will be for murder." Accused reserved his defence and was coillmitte(I for trial at the next assizes. During the hearing he fainted and had to be attendee to by Dr. Dundas.

CAMROSE. OBIXUAHY.—We regret to record the death of Mrs George Mathias, Wolfsdale Hall, at the age of 15, which occurred at her residence on Saturday last. The deceased lady, who was of a kindly and lovable disposition was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. Mrs Mathias, who was a faithful member of Wolfsdale Congregational Chapel, had been iu failing health for some time, but the end came very unexpectedly. Great sympathy is felt for Mr Mathias, who is suffering from rheumatism, and his little son, in their sad bereavement. :\1rs Mathias was the youngest sister of the Rev. J. Gilbert Rees, late of Wolfsdale, and now of St. Paul's, Swansea. WOLFSDALE SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The annual tea and entertainment was held at the above place on Easter Monday. A large number of friends and visitors attended and did ample justice to the good fare provided. After tea. the children adjourned to a ( field near by and played games, and they were each given a bag of sweets. The tea tables were presided over by the following ladies :-Mrs John Warlow, Mrs Wm Davies, Miss Wra Berry, Miss Dora Berry, Miss M. Griffiths, Miss Rose Griffiths and other helpers. An excellent entertainment was held in the evening, presided over by the Pastor, when items were given by the children and the choir under the baton of Mr Joha Berry, who deserves great credit for the success of the different pieces. At the close of the concert prizes were distributed by the Pastor for regular attendance. Thanks were accorded the accompanists Miss 1. Berry and Mr Jack Owen.

Haverfordwest Rural District Council. A special meeting of the Haverfordwest Rural District Council was held" on Wednesday at the Workhouse, Mr Joseph Watts presiding. The Chairman said the meeting had been specially called to consider the question of a war bonus for their roadmen. The North and South Highway Committees bad recommended that a shilling a week be givcu. At the last rueetin" some of the members took exception to it and thought it was not sufficient. The special meeting had therefore been called to consider the matter as a District Council. Mr Martin moved that the press be asked to ex- elude the discussion with regard to the roadmen's wages. This was agreed to and the press representatives then left. We hear than a shilling a week was fiually decided upon as an ample war bonus for the Council's men.

REST FOR ALL. _u_- I MRS. WIN SLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. FOR CHILDREN TEETHING. If your baby is restless and can- not sleep, give this old-fashioned remedy a trial, as it cures WIND AND TEETHING DIARRHOEA. You will all have a good night and baby will wake up bright and happy.

Pembrokeshire Standing Joint Committee. THE JUDGE'S ARM CHAIR. i INCREASED PAY FOR POLICE. A meeting of the Pembrokeshire Standing Joint Committee was held at the Shire Hall, Haverford- west, on Tuesday. There were presentSir Charles Philipps (chairman), Messrs. A. W. Massy, S. B. Sketch, W. Palmer Morgan, ('. F. Egerton Allen, J. C. Yorke, C. Mathias, W. Howell Walters, J. Bowen. E. H. James, J. Howard Griffiths and B. G. Llewhelin, together with the clerk (Mr H: A. Wlieatleyj, and the chid constable, Mr F. Summers THE JUDGE'S LODGINGS. A communication was read from Mr W. G. Eaton Evans, under sheriff, stating that the Clerk of Arraigns had complained to the High Sheriti with reg, trct to the lodgings provided for the Judges at the Assizes. Mr .Justice Atkin and several other judges j had complained bitterly of the lodgings provided by the County. There was no proper sitting-room, the one there was was very small aud insl1nicieutly furnished. There was not a comfortable arm-chair. (Sir Charles There are three). The room was only separated fromj-he clerks' room by a sliding-door so that no conversation could take place without being overheard. There was an insufrlciencyof bedrooms and there was no bathroom on the premises. At one time, the letter continued, lodgings were pro- vided by the County in a large house in High Street, but the sanitary arrangements were unsatisfactory and Sir Charles and Lady "Philipps kindly placed their town house at the disposal of the County. Sir Charles remarked that Judges must be two- faced. It was a very curious thing that most of the Judges had said how delighted they were with the accommodation provided, but if they could get somewhere else he would be delighted. Mr Egerton Allen said he did net think they could ask Sir Charles to go to any expense or that the committee could pull the house about. If the house was good enough for Sir Charles it was good enough for the Judge. After some discussion the matter was referred to a committee. WAR BONUS FOR POLICE. Sir Charles Philipps moved that an addition of ten per cent. be made to the wages of the police during the continuance of the war. Mr 8. B. Sketch I very readily second that. The proposition was carried. Mr B. G. Llewhelin I wish we could make it more. Mr Palmer Morgan remarked that he did not thiuk it was fair to give the same to men at Milford as at other towns, for instauce Narberth, as the cost of living was greater, lie thought the increase in the case of the Milford men should be permanent. The Chief Constable said that the men were allowed house rent. Every man paid 2s a week and the Committee paid the difference. The matter then dropped. CONSIDERATION DEFERRED. Certain policemen who had resigned applied for their superannuation allowances. The Chief Con- stable stated that they had applied for permission to resign in order to join the Welsh Guards, which had been refused as the force was too depleted. After some consideration, on the proposition of Mr B. G. Llewheliu, seconded by Mr Palmer Morgan, further discussion was deferred until the next meeting. PENSION GRANTED. 1 P.C. Daniel Jenkins was granted a pension of 1.:1 a week. CHIEF CONSTABLES REPORT. The chief constable (Mr Fred Summers) presented his report of crime and other offences for the quarter ended March afst. The number of indictable offences reported was 35, for committing which 2i persons were arrested and eight proceeded against by summons. This showed a decrease of two in the number of crimes committed, and of four in the persons prosecuted compared with the corresponding quarter of last year. Those arrested were disposed of as follows: The charge against one was dis- missed, three committed for trial, and 17 tried summarily. Of these one Probation Order was made under Section 2 of the Probation of Offenders' Act, l'J07, and hi convicted. Of the latter two were imprisoned, eight fined, and six bound over with recognisances. Of those summoned one was dis- charged and seven tried summarily. The charge against one was proved and dismissed under Section 1 of the Probation of Offenders' Act. l\IÜï, two bound over with recognisances under the same section, two probation orders made under Section 2 of the same Act, and two convicted, one of whom was com- mitted to a reformatory school, and one bound with recognisances. The number of persons proceeded agaiust for other offences was 2^4, being a decrease of 7\1 from the corresponding quarter of last year. The charges against nine were withdrawn or dis- missed, proved and dismissed under Section 1 of the Probation of Offenders' Act, 1907, 2S handed over to military authorities, and a 12 convicted. Of these l(i were imprisoned, 1\1 fined, and two bound over with recognisances.

LOCAL WAR ITEMS. Commander Ritchie, who has been awarded the second naval Y.C. of the present war for bravery in East Africa, is well-known at Milford Haven. Previous to the out-break of hostilities be was stationed at the Welsh Base, on H.M.S. Goliath, being commander of the vessel when lying in Milford Haven, and attached to the Third Fleet. He resided with his family at Dale Vicarage. Commander Ritchie won his Y.C. during operations in which, after showing a white flag, the Germans swept the British boats with a devastating fire at point-blank range. The gallant commander brought his ship out of the trap by daring seamanship, despite the fact that he was wounded in both arms, both legs, the body and the head. After three mouths in Zanzibar Hospital Commander Jvitcbie has been invalided home and is well on the road to recovery. Lieut-Commander Greagh who has also been the recipient of a reward for gallantry also has Pembrokeshire connection, as stated in our columns a few weeks ago. Mr Harold Rhys Jeukins. youngest son of Mr J. L. tTetikWs. Bridge Street, Haverfordwest, has been made a midshipman in the Royal Naval Reserve. He was formerly a cadet on the Conway and was home on leave over Easter. Trooper Wilfred T. Lewis sailed for Alexandria from Avonmonth with his regiment on Monday morning. Mr Lewis is the eldest son of Mrs Clarke Lewis, City Road. Mr S. T. Jones, of High Head, has just received I tLe following letter from Private John Harries, of the 6th Welsh. Harries was for many years em- ployed by Mr Jones, for whom he acted as bauner, He was brought up in the Haverfordwest I'D ion, and after leaving Mr Joues" em Icy, he went to (?)amorganshire. On the outbreak of hostilities he joined the fith Welsh and later proceeded to France with his regiment. The letter is as follows :— No Gib Welsh Regiment. Expeditionary Force. Dear Mr Jones,—I am just writing you a few lines as I know you would like to hear from me. ] often think of the time when you used to teU me that the likes of me would never get killed, but there seems to be a good chance of it now. It was awful out here a month ago. It was terrible to see the wounded, often with their faces a complete mash, or with one side shot away. I had a week in the trenches and I can tell you I was very glad to get relieved. I kept my bead pretty low down all the time. One chap next to me put his cap above the trench and it was blown to pieces in a second. The Germans are good shots, especially the snipers. I shall be very glad when it is finished. It seems awful to think that all this slaughter has been caused bv one man, but if any volunteers are wanted I am going to be one of the first to go. France is a very nice place, and the language is very easy to learn, but things are expen- sive. We have to pay :>d for four cigarettes and then we cannot smoke them because they are too strong. As I have no more news, I will close, wishing all of you the best of luck. Your faithful servant, JOHN HAKKJES. •P.S.—Am short of cigarettes." Corporal Berry, Queen Victoria's Rides, has re- turned to Camrose for a few days' leave. With his regiment he is uow engaged iu trench digging in the vicinity of London. We understand that Mr Richard Griffiths, head- master of Camrose Council School, has received a commision in the South Wales BordErcrs. ———————————————

With the Fifth Welsh. I ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. The Association Team with the 5th Welsh wil play the Haverfordwest Town eleven on Thursday next the 15th April on the Bridge Meadow Field- kicking off at 3.30. It will be remembered that the Battalion team beat Haverfordwest a few weeks ago after a very fast and keenly contested game. The Town is ont for revenge so Thursday's match will be well worth seeing. On Saturday Fisbguard town will play tba Batta- lion on the same field and a good game is expected. 1, Isbguard lost to the soldiers by 1 goals to in the matob played at Fishguard. These will probably be the la<t of the big matches so everybody interested in football should make a special effort to be present. ASS AU LT-A T. A l? M S. On Saturday next an assault-at-arms, arranged by the officers and men of the 2nd Fifth Welsh Hegt., I w 11 take Place in the Drill Hall, Haverfordwest, at 7 p.m. The s^ar item is a 10-rouad boxing contest between Pvt. Rossi, a well known Pontypridd boxer, anrl ?''?ms, a local champion. There wil,I a]so bhe f a six-round <?ht between Pvt. W. Daado. of „ ?''  ^Williams, "B 'Coy., and 8-st., ?i-st. ? ""? ?'?- ? 'b. contests open to the The preliminary rounds, which have taken nlor-o St. Martin's Hall during the past few weekt? 'oi e7 a- retaste of the excellent sport wbtcb may be anticipated on Saturday Det.

LOCAL WILLS. LIEUT.-COL. OWEN WILLIAMS. LLAW- R:„I HADEN. ?i??v r ?h ?' ? IIirdSpeMWi!!iams, of P? ???"' ?mbroke, formerly of Hilton Hf-ivnmi ti ?'?.M?a?ant of the Pembroke- Bbire eomanry, who died on December }tb aged 32 Joae-i lewithnneetlepd P^P^ty ^^t^e Jr'osfvafue of   Te?itator left his ho old aud pesonal effectg to hi:i wife absolutely, and   his ?'???y? his wife for hfe, with remainder t bls Children in cqual sbares, wbom i'SS????t'?? cq?I.hares, who? Alit- TAVAIN Tiloxilill rr.vm?v I Mr. Evan Thomas, of Coedl'lwyd. Clvdev Pem- brokesbire, who died on December 6tb intestate, left estate of th grOI3$ value of £1,3:42 gross with net per'onX ?I.?? ? ?'? er0M with nel

Milford Haven News. ABTIFICIAX Ti&ic Ill.-Biward Englaud. Limited, nriv attends at Mr Meyler, Chemist, Charles Street, Milford Haven, every Monday. See large advertise- ment. Estimates froe. English and American Artificial l Teeth. Teeth fixed by the Company's Patent Suction, requiring no fastening Fcr articulation and eating they are equal to the n-.t;iral teeth. MR. J. H. LLEWETLLIN, Hamilton Terrace, Qualified Ophthalmic Optician, is in attendance I daily, and will be pleased to give advice to anyone whose eyesight is defective: also to provide Spectacles (if such are necessary) afler a thorough and careful testing. • <JHIT*ARY'. The death took place verv suddenly on Mouday morning at the residence of her son Mr W. J. Cole, Dewslaud Street, of Mrs Cole, late of Manorhier. The deceased lady bad been confined to her room for some time owing to ill-health aud on the morning stated had partaken of a good breakfast, but she passed nway about 11 o'clock. She had been atten- ded bv Dr. Davies and an inquest was not necessary. Mrs Cole had b°pa a widow for many years and about twelve mouths ago had come to live with her only son wiih whom mur-h sympathy is felt. She was 7fi years of age. The funeral will take place on Thursday at Manorbier. wh^re deceased had been a faithful member of the Baptist Church. WADBROOK'S. Packed nouses continue to be the rule at Market Scitiare Cinema and this week the prograiiinic j, fully in keeping with the reputation so well earned. For next week Mr Elarry Scard announces a pro- gramme crowded with the best for stage and screen. The return visit of Mr C W. Selkirk, the master of patriotic revue will be welcome for his last visit will long be remembered, One hundred local youngsters will take the stage for the revue entitled "Britain's Defence." Two of the greatest pictures of the day have 11180 been secured as an accompani- ment. yjz; The brand of Cain (i parts) and The Midnight Wedding both of which are a programme iu themselves. We predict crowded bouses. PICTFHH* PALACE. The Smuggler's Cave has proved to be a verv taking drama and has been the star film at the Robert Street Picture Palace this week. Other films are Mary Pickford in When a man ioves, and a Keystone comedy, Fatal Flirtation." These are all on the screen again tonight (Wednesday), after which there will he the usual mid-week change. The artiste is Phil Ludo, siftleur. He is quite out of the ordiuary. Commencing to-morrow (Thursday! a very powerful drama entitled "The Orphan is being shown. This story of an English girl's hard life will be one to appeal to all. Mary Pickford will again appear in Friends." whilst a striking detective film. Detective Burton's Triumph h full of inci- dent. » TABERNACLE ANNIVERSARY. l.b-MARK.vr.l.K A remarkably succcessful financial effort in connection with the Tabernacle Congregational Church building fund was recorded at the anniversary services held on Sundav and Monday last. Some twelve mouths ago the Church resolved upon another effort to reduce the heavy burden of debt resting upon the buildings, discarding the holding of a bazaar, promissory forms were issued, redeemable by April Lith lIl.), The sum aimed at being .i'-l.ju. The War for a time interfered with the effort, but with rare courage and faith, the energetic Pastor and his people decided to pursue their purpose and so far succeeded that on the eve of the anniversary a sum of £ 327 «s <' 1 was in hand. On Sunday special services were conducted by an old friend of the Church, the Rev. R. Sirhowy Jones, of Greenwich, London, and formerly of St. Ishmaels and Narberth, a preacher who in the old Tabernacle was always welcome. This was his first visit to the new sanctuary which he described as the most beautiful temple of Congregationalism in Westerm Wales. There was a good congregation at the morning service when the preacher delivered a heipful dis- course on the subject of friendship. At evening worship the Church was crowded and held the largest congregation since the opening service when the late Rev. Silvester Home officiated. Mr Jone's took his subject from the story ot the Good Samaritan with special application to the effort then being made on behalf of the Church. The choir under the leadership of Mr F.Morgan. Milford, helped to make the service bright by the rendering of two anthems The Heavens are telling (Witty) and" I will can on the Lord," the solos in each being effectively taken by Miss Ivy Thomas. Miss Gertrude Garrett was at the organ. On Monday at 5 a public tea was held to which a large number sat down and the honours of the tables were done bv the ladies of the Church. The services were continued in the evening when another good congregation assembled including many from b the other churches of the town, and the Rev. R. Shirhowy Jones preached an able sermon from Mark xii, verse 31 My words shall not pass away." The pastor Rev. D. Garro-Jones before the sermon made a statement of the position up to that time. The collections on Sunday were morning, fn los 7d evening, 1:71, which brought the total to £ fS] ]7s Id they had therefore exceeded the amount aimed at. but they must not leave the sanctuary that night until they had a sum of I net. \t the close of the service be was able to announce that the collections and proceeds that evening were £ 27 12s Od, which made up a grand total of £ 509 9s Id. From the bottom of his heart lie thanked all who had worked and given towards that grand result and asked the congregation to rise and sing the Doxologv. The Church is to be congratulated upon its triumph. EASTER VESTRY. The annual vestry meeting wa.s !jeiJ at tit. i Catherine's Parish Churcn on Thursday evening, There was a good attendance over which the Vicar Rev. E. J. Howells, B.D. presided. For the 1-tti successive year Mr James Thomas was elected parish warden and the Vicar again nominated Mr J. B. Gaskell as his warden. The churchwarden's account for the first time for many years showed a credit balance. The whole of the debt of of two years ago had been wiped out whilst the Vicar's Easter offering was above the average. The Vicar congratulated the churchwardens on the satisfactory state of the church accounts and attri- buted the same very largeiv to the wise and careful administration of the wardeus. He dealt with other successful financial matters. The comunicants on Easter Day in spite of so manv men from the parish being absent on active service was the highest on record whilst the services bad been the happiest and brightest for many vears. Mr Fred Mason, deputy organist of St. David's Cathedral has been appointed the new organist and choirmaster. A vote of thanks to the Vicar for presiding closed the meeting.

SUPERINTENDENT OF HM. CUSTOMS. MR. J. W. CROCKER RETIRES. It is with mixed feelings that the announcement has been received of the retirement of Mr J. W. I Crocker, superintendent of H.M. Customs, MDford Haven, more especially as it means the departure from the town of a gentleman who has proved him- self an estimable townsman, and a friend of many good causes during the period of bis residence. Mr Crocker is a son of Devon, but for well over twenty years he has lived in Pembrokeshire. The early part of this time was spent at Neyland, where he served during the hey day of the cross-channel traffic. Sixteen years ago lie came to Milford Haven as superintendent of the Customs department. In that time he has seen many changes in the personnel of the staff, and to all he endeared himself by his upright and considerate discharge of duty. On the day of his retirement he was presented, on behalf of past and present colleagues, w a baro- meter as a token of their regard. To all who were brought in contact with him cflicially, be was a most courteous officer and his loss to the port is regretted. Everyone will wish him good health to enjoy his well-earned retirement. For some time be was choirmaster at the Taber- nacle Congregational Church, but his attachment to the Neyland Congregational Church was so great that after a few years be travelled there everySunday in all weathers. Nevertheless he gave his services to all deno-iiiiiatioris in the town of Milford, aud as an elocutionist and reader of Coruisn lore he was ever popular. Miss Crocker shared her father's talent as an elocutionist and she will be much missed in this respect. In the welfare of the sailors Mr Crocker took a been interest and was lion, secretary of the John Cory Suitors' Kest and Bethel at the tiinw of the opening of the new Bethel, and is now a vice-president of that institution. He com- menced his official career at Exeter in bi" and he intends returning to that citv. For the present the office of superintendent at Milford Haven is being filled by Mr Angus, a surveyor, of London. _n_

MILK PROSECUTIONS AT MILFORD. A SMART FINE. I At Milford Haven Petty Sessions, on Wednesday, George Morris, Rose Cottage, Robeston, milk vendor, was summoned for selling to Inspector Evans, a pint of new milk 27 per cent deficient in butter fat. Defendant pleaded guilty, but said that some good milk had accidentally got mixed with some separ- ated milk, without his knowledge. Inspector Evans remarked that the Lletieiency- 27 per cent—was very glaring. A line of 103 was imposed. WHEX THE COWS WERE MILKED. William Charles, milk vendor, Gellyswick, was summoned for selling milk 20 per cent deficient in butter fat. The Chief Constable said that when a sample was taken it was found to be a certain percentage under proof. The nmn asked for bis cows to be milked and wheu this was done, the milk from the cows was analysed and was about a similar amount under proof. He bad referred the case to the Board of Agriculture for a ruling upon the point and there- fore asked for an adjournment. This was granted.

Dates to be Remembered at I, Milford haven. I Twice Nightly. — Picture Palace, Robert Street, 7 and 0. Thursday, April 22nd.—Grand evening coilet-it in Central Hall ill aid of District Nursing AssociaU''U. Please don't clash. Sunday, Juno 6tb.-Wes!eyan Church, Piiory Road, anniversary services. Preacher Rev. William Perkins, Lnudon. Sunday and Monday, June 27 and 28.— North Road JJaptist Sunday School Anniversary Preacher Rev. -IV. Degweli Thomas, Xeatb.

Another Shocking Motor Acci- j dent at Milford Haven. > dent at Milford Haven. LITTLE BELGIAN BOY'S SEE IOCS I INJURIES. On Sunday evening at 7.15 a very serious accident occurred in Charles Street, Milford Haven, resulting in injuries to a little Belgian boy. which it is feared will prove fatal. A motor car driven by Mr Charles Edwin Thomas, of Neyland. was coming down Charles Street from Haverfordwest. the other occu- paut being Lieut. D. T. Jones, of the 1th Welsh, I Sco\eston. Wben uearing Mr Mnnt's shop on the corner of Priory Street, a little bov was observed crossing the road opposite Messrs Wbicher A: Jamieson's. Before the car could be pulled up the little fellow had been knocked down. It was at once seen that he had been seriously injured, and there was a pool of blood in the roadway. P.C. Edwards and others carried him into the Bethel, where be was seen by Dr, S, Griffith, who found that the stull had been fractured and there was very little hope of his recovery. The little chap's name is Andre Bussebe. and lie had been adopted by the Misses I hilben, of Priory Street, and is six years of age. He had only been out of the bouse a matter of couple of minutes when the accident happened. Later in the evening he was removed to his house and was attended by Dr. lice. The boy's father is a lisherman and oniy went to sea on the morning of the accident, whilst the mother is at Fumes in Belgium. ,Ye regret to report that since the above account j was received the little boy has succumbed to his injuries.

Milford Haven Trawlers in the Dardanelles. SKIPPER'S NARRATIVE. The work of mine-sweepers in the important operations in the Dardanelles has been brought into prominence of late and is of great interest to Milford Haven people as it has been known that about four of the local trawlers were amongst the number. No more perilous task has been allotted the sweepers during the war and it is gratifying to know that Mil- ford men have shared in the greatest of all bombard- ments. A rumour gained currency during the past week that one of the trawlers, 'The Gwenllian," had been sunk. This probably arose from the receipt of a telegram from Captain H. Limbrick stating that be was coming home, but intimation has been received contradicting the rumour. The Gwenllian belongs to Councilor M. W, Howell. An interesting letter has been received from Capt. Limbrick. in which he says Of course you are aware we are at the Dar- danelles and I may say—well, we know it. We are at war with a vengeance, and the one great fault is that we trawlers have no chance of hitling back. The old country has taken on a stiff job, but I firmlv believe she will get through with it, "but it is going to be a pretty hard un to crack. I am bound to let N-ou know that your little Gwenrie has bad a sixincb shell through her port side, and a prettv line hole it made, but we are patched up again and working I o.(po inCl.Ä ml_- _I w,c Bttiue. ane sneii came in about six mcnes below the bulwarks up through the water-wav, smashed the clutch lever, wheel of hreak, through some armoui shield which covers the winch spent its force there and dropped down on the deck, and never hurt the mate who was at the winch at the time, so we were lucky for once. Roth the engine- men are away sicK. 1 uion is on board the hospital ship undergoing ashght operation, and Hunter leaves to-day with his arm injured. And mind vou. if I cotil(i (-,ul% get home 1 think J would walk it. You wti) be rèading about the doings out here. 1 saw that some had received the D.S.O. for their work iu the );ortb bea. ^eli I was in the North Sea for six months, but 1 have been through more here in less than five minutes than I went through there the whole time. Four mines exploded, sweeping partner blown up, and a shell through you in that time will want a bit of beating, don't you think so?" Captain Limbrick is one of the oldest and best known of Aiijforu Haven skippers*

 NEYLAND NEWS. DEATH OF A FORMER NEVLAND INHABITANT. The news of the death of Mr Archie Wmg will be received with much regret in evlaud. Some vears ^1° t Ni,eut oi?t to Australia for his health. At hrst he fS better aud married out there. t'ufortunately he ??'e'-comp!ete!y recovered, and Isno™m* e weeKs a,,o his old maladv ?rew worse, and after sulienng for a little while he passed awav m his sleep. He leaves a wife aud three children. The death of his father was onlv recentlv reported in this paper. Much sympathy i's felt for Mrs Wing v\ no has lost her husband and son in such a short period. I'E I ?ll,? *0 -? A L. 11 vjr Stanley oyle, son of Mr George Ycvie, J.P.. who is in residence at Carmarthen Training College, was recently confirmed bv the Bishop of St. Davids at lus palace at Abergwili* < < EASTER MONDAY. The Dockyard men, who had four dayf:" holidav y.'itfa pay from Good Friday until Easter Mondav iuclusin- e' were very pleased that the last day was hue, the boJiday was spent very quietJy in ey- land. !Lauy men were glad to take the day to com- piete tbeir gardens, others paid a visit to the militarv sports at Scovcston. The sports were well worth watching and some of the events were verv enciting. --in the evening the Oddfellows' Hall wascrowded. while many of tue (Jallciu6 fraternity wended their way cither to Scoveston, where there was a dance promoted hy the Sergeants of the all Welsh, or to Rosemarket to one of the customarv dances held there.-On Wednesday there was a social in the National Schoolroom which was very much enjoved | by all who attended. WEDDING. The wedding of Mr Bowen, clerk at the Trinity Wharf, Pembroke Ferry, to Mrs Warlow. both of Neyland Terrace, took place last Wednesday at Llanstadwell Church. The Rev. D. L. Davies con- ducted the ceremouy. The bridesmaid was Miss Mollie Bowen, who' was dressed in white. Mr Siuuett was best man, while the bride was given away by Mr Tallett of Pembroke Dock. The happy couple proceeded by car to the station en route for Heudon aud Harrow, where they are spending the honeymoon. PULfTTS. On Sunday the Rev. Mr William*, of Zion. ex changed puipits with the Rev. Mr Clarke of the Weslevan Church. OBITUARY. ()uite a "]oom has been cast over the town jrrin?, the past week by the death of Misa Ella Morgan. only daughter of Mr and Mrs T. G. Morgan. of High Street, who passed away on ednesday evening last at the early age of 22 years, after a severe attack of typhoid fever. For several days she lay between life aud death, but though hope of her recovery was entertained up to the tinal day of her illness, unfor- tunately the unremitting efforts of doctor and nurses did not avail to save her life. She was a member of the Choir, and an enthusiastic worker in connection with the Llanstadwell Parish Church where her ser- vices will be greatly missed. The deepest sympathy is felt throughout the district with the sorrowing parents in their bereavement. The funeral took pflace on Saturday afternoon last at the Nevland Cemetery and was very largely attended. The'Rev. D. L. Davies, icar of Llanstadwell, conducted a short service at the house, and afterwards assisted by the Rev. H. Evans performed the last rites at the Cnapel and graveside. The mourners were Mr T G Morgan (fatheri, Messrs J. James. W. James and E. Morgan (uncles). Mr Jack Yenables. Messrs R. D. James, W. F, James, R. P. James and o. Johnstone, (cousins). Wreaths and otber4jJoral tokens of svm. pathy were sent by the following: Fatber and Mother, .1. nele John, Aunt Bessie and family, Will. Louie, Win. and Percy, Fncle Edward, Annt Ada and family. Jack, Llanstadwell Church Choir, Rev. and Mrs I). L. Davies, Uncle, Aunt, aud Cousins, ¡!ingstoDI, Mrs Harries (Manchester House), Mr and Mrs Goddard and Alice, Gladys S. Hall, Mr and Mrs T. H. Lewis. Marie and Florrie, Agnes and Gertie Phillips. Annie and Nellie, 11). und S. Evans, G. Collins-Thomas, Mr and Mrs Killick and family, Bert and Win Gaddarn, Ethel and Connie, Annie and Kate, Connie and Chrissie, J. and A. Yenables, Mrs and Miss Yenables, A. and G, Mathias, Mrs Sutton, Mr and Mrs Kenniford iBurton).

I Do You Know? That Mr Elias, of the H.T.C., High Street, bu joined the 5th Welsh as Battalion barber. That the village of St. Ishmaels is in a very fav- ourable position in the Weekly Dispatch Compe- tition, for the greatest number of men enlisting from one village. That it is already high up in the list. That a little girl told her mother the other day that she saw a maxim cat without a tail on the St. David's Road. That a large number of plovers have been seeu on the Racecourse recently. That some young ladies were shown over the CaiOtle a few days ago, That one of them peered into one of the cells reserved for wayward members of the -3th Welsh. That a disgusted voice from within murmured, Ob. hang it all, open the door, I want to come out and talk." That Lieut. David, of the 6th Welsh, bad two brothers married last week That the new adjutant is making things hum." That the Oth Welsh marched to Hearston on Wednesday to inspect their future home. That they passed ScovestoD en route, to give the 1th a chance of admiring them. That a number of new officers have recently joined the 2nd Fifths. That :if; of the 2nd Fifths left on Friday for Hearston. That they will carry out road-making and other work to get the camp ready for general occupation. That a local contemporary gives as an item of news a paragraph of something that happened six months ago and was duly reported at the time. That in future all monetary penalties will be inclusive." That the Hook road provided more material for a lively discussion at the Alain Roads Committee on Tuesday. That it has in turn exercised the minds—and the tongues- of two Parish Councils, a District Council, the Main Roads Committee and the County Council itself, besides sundry small committees and public meetings. That it may soon come under the eye of the august Road Board itself. That the Fifth Welsh are receiving instruction iu entrenching. That the inoculation of the Battalion commenced on Monday. That a drunken man caused some excitement in a local shop recently. That he went up to two lady customers and asked Have you been to Heaven. That he seemed very annoyed at receiving no repJy, and staggered out bangit3,, the door and smash- ing a glass panel. That among the animals in the fair yesterday was a calf a day old. That it bad come a distance of eight miles to the fair ground. That the poor little creature was almost done uP. PERIWINKLE.

—— MAl N ROADS COMMITTEE. meeting of the above committee was held at the Shire Hall yesterdtv, but through pressure on our space we are compelled to bold over a full report of it until next week. HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BREAD. Swal1 delicious loaves and rolls can be made easily I aud (juickly by using B 0 R WI C K' S BAKING POW DE R Full directions on every package. Obtainable at all Grocers, 17 WANTED, BUTTERMAKERS Bntj,,1!. B\1tt"f i. \n\qu,toua\Jl:; OeU-er lhar, foreign. the utter i- olU-'ii iiougiit in prt'fVrence. This i- b.Li. w the Brit isjJ pro'!ueer awl the lmy!'r. It is an injury which could easily lie avoiiltfl. The British housewife believes that butter presenting a rich golden uniform colour is the ideal. The foreign producer meets her wish, and all his butter has the rich poliien colour which sells. A perfectly safe mean- i provided whereby the British maker ".111 impart to his butter iust that golden colouring which will commend it to the eve. as decidedly a- its quality will It L" ll'c -Silver Churn" butter colour, by Oldfield, Pattinson, and Co., of Manchester, the successful Mirvivor 01 the sc\ trest test-at the principal shows, ubere it lias gained i ir-t ( lass awards for 5><J years. Kqnally satisfactory is the high praise it lias won iu the 1JUnlcrou: dairies where it is regularly used. Uiiese competent approvals arc due to Hie absence of any iu the colouring and to the fact that the u-e oi "Silver Chum does not affect the buttermilk. The butter itself i- not jl1.'nr,j in the process it is improved. Its delicate creamy flavour i- enhanced. It should br clearly under- stood that "Silver Churn" is a vegetable product, entirely free Irom any aniline dye. f A. guarantee by the makers to this effect wil! In- given any user desiring it.) It iuay lie obtained front Chemists and dairy supply men in Is.. 2s.. 5s.. 8, and 14s. botl ie-. To secure S;lt!¡""tlU!1 obtain tin Sliver Churn n brand. JY.v triui suuijites from the mauufhetnrer.* HNU "Silver Churn" Butter Powder. "Silver Churn" Cheese Rennet. "Silver Churn" Cheese Colouring.

I MH. w. T. DAVIES AND THE SPECTACLE CONTRACT. To the Kditor of the Milford Haven Telegraph," DKAU SIK.—Mr W. T. Davips' letter in your last issue contains further inaccuracies. ill. Mr W. T. Davies states that my extra charges for superior frames did not have the sanction of the Education Committee. The fact is that the extra charge was arranged between the M.O.H., represent- ing the Committee, and myself at the outset, and the very first order sent me from the Education Office specifically includes better spectacles at the higher price. c2). Mr W. T. Davies further states that no authority was given me to enter any person in the County Court. Mr V. T. Davies knows very well that I have not entered any person in the County Court, but I repeat that when the Director sent me the list of names of those who he said had not paid, but were able to do so, I had his distinct authority over the "phone to « proceedings if payment were not made. u;, Mr W. T. Davies says that my letter shews collecting payment was no concern of the Committee's, the parents were responsible to me for payment. Now he well knows or ought to know that the Committee have collected all payments aud have remitted to me in balk periodically, as I clearJy stated in my last letter. I have only applied for payment at the request of the Director as above, and where poor parents have not paid I have waived my charge if superior spectacles were supplied. Mr W. T. Davies has deliberately impugned my integrity, holding me up to public obloquy and inferred that I extorted money from poor people which the Committee could not condone, and, without stating the true facts of the case or calling upon the officials to do so. and without any notice or complaint to mc. he succeeded in getting the Committee to pass a resolution cancelling my contract, aud bis letter in your last issue is a considered continuation of bia previuuj action. Both the Chairman and Mr W. T. Davies stated at the meeting that they had paid me all that was due and that their obligations to me were discharged. As a matter of fact this is not so, there is still 8D account owing to mE. Yours faithfuiiv. I J. HOWARD LLEWELLIN. Mnford Haven, April 12th, lyl.j.

MARRIAGES. On the -tti inst., at Pembroke Dock Parish Church, by the vicar, Rev.—Prosser, Winifred G. M. Williams, to Stanley Nelson Folley.

APPROACHING EVENTS. April 5th. Bethesda unday School Anni- versaiy. Preacher, Rev. E V. Tidman, A.T.S., Milford Haven. Specially selected byroits will be sung by the children. April i)(Jt.h.—The Wesleyan Band of Hope atinua.1 festival will be held at the Wesleyan Schroolroom. Reserved seats, 1 l' tickets M each. Sunday. May 2nd.—The Wesleyan Sunday School anniversary. Preacher Rev. Walter H. Richards, Pembroke. May 9th. Wolfsdale Congregational anniversary serviceb. Preacher: Rev. Owen Jacobs, I Haverfordwest. Whit-Sunday. May Jrd. Tierecroas Sunday School anniversary, services at 10.30 and 'i.IiO, Preacher Rev. J. N. Elias, Narberth. Whit-Monday May .M—Tierscross annual tea and concert. Sunday, June 27th.—Churcli Anniversary services at Betbesda Church. Preicher Rev Evan Williams. Dalston Junction Bjptist Church, London, N.

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