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

Pembrokeshire County Council The quarterly meeting of the Pembrokeshire County Council was held, at the Shire Hall, Haver- Sketch (vice- fordwest, on Tuesday, Mr. S. B. Sketch (vice- j chairman) presiding. There were also present: Sir Owen Scourfield, Archdeacon Hilbers, Rev. H. Evans, Col. W. R. Roberta, Major W. G. Eaton- Evans, Capt. James, Messrs. Seymour Allen, C. F. Egerton Allen, W. Howell Walters, Hugh Williams, J. T. Fisher, George Thomas (Bicton), W. H. Davies, T. Brown, G. B. Bowen, A. W. Iassy, W. G. Llewellin, D. Davies, C. Young, B. Powell J. Gibby, T. Lewis (Han ton J. Bowen, W. Palmer Morgan, W. Lawrence, S. LI. Lewis, W. T. Davies, A. H. Saunders, J. II. Harries, R. Cole, D. G. Griffiths, E. H. James, J. Howard Griffiths, A. W. Gutch, E. H. Lewis, W. Beddoe, LJ. Recs, Thomas Bowen and J. C. S. Glanville. ABSENT MEMBERS. Mr. R. A. Wheatley (Clerk) reported having re- ceived apologies, for inability to attend the meet- ing", from SIr Charles Philipps, Messrs. E. D. Jones, Brewer and Stokes. VACANCIES. On the motion of Col. Roberts, seconded by the Rev. II. Evans, the vacancy at Milford. caused by the death of Dr. T. B. P. Davies, was filled by the co-opting of Mr. George Cole. Milford Haven. Mr. Fred Hitchings, London-road, Pembroke Dock, was co-opted as Councillor for Neyland, in place of the late Mr. W. e. Jones. This was pro- posed by Mr. W. T. Davies and seconded by Mr. LI Bees. _rt THE LATE DH. DAV 1t^. The Chairman moved a vote of condolence witn the relatives of the late Dr. T. B. P. Davies. He was -t gentlerilan of great ability but, unfortu- nately, was not abla to devote much time to the business of the Council owinsr to indifferent health. Nevertheless, he was faithful in his at- tendance at meeting-so 7"Ill d in- The vote was carried by the member.? sending un in their places. C REGISTER OF VOTERS. Mr. Wheatley said he had communicated with the Local Government Board as to the preparation of the. register for the current year and his atten- tion had been called to clause 2 of the Bill, now before the House of Lords, which, in effect, would leave the present register in force and to leave the preparation of another Te?ister in abeyance till Parliament had decided the matter. PUBLIC WORKS. I The report of the Public Works and General Purposes Committee was, on the motion of Ooi. Roberts, adopted. The Committee's recommendation that no action be taken in the matter, suggested by the Holland County Council, of framing a bve-law relative to the carrying of lights by persons in charge of ani- mals at night, was adopted. INCREASING RATES. A letter was -received from the Llanwuna Parish Council, calling attention to the regular and alarming increase of the County rates and asking whether the County Council could not do some- thing to lessem the heavy burden upon ratepayers especially in view of the present high c-osi of food and other necessaries due to the war. ENLISTMENT OF OF OFFICIALS. I In moving the ndnution of the Mam Kofuls i mittee's report (which has alveadv annear^d in t.))e Haverfordwest Telesrraph "). Major Laton- Evan called attention to the following paraeranh: -11 We heg to rpf"T to the follo^'insr resolution which Wqq nassed by the Cfcrantv Council at their me^tinr held on the 3r(1 November. H)14. nay* v. « all officers of t^e Council who Imvo lo_ -.ncd the Arrnv be allowed until Hi- end of tI", wnr til, difference between their miliwv and their tibial salaries.' and we recommend that, t.he resolution ritic-,Iiioii becoiiie inoperative as officers of the Council are c^ncemed who jom tlv Cnlf\11T" after the next meetine of the rv>mvil." flip effect of the recommendation was that, any officer now pilist.inr should not he r>1aced in the same posi- tion jig those who had enlisted in the e'iTl\ sfa.tjc!- of tlie wpt. Mr..T. Howard Griffiths seconded and the report was adopted. nOADMA:¡': PREDT0\MENT. 34r. W. T. Davies said he had B(I-ITI to (1:111 attention ti) the case of one of th« roadmen -oil tlio TOq(]. He was an old emplovee of the Council and was an excellent, man. Tt, trans- pired that the man was under notice to leave hi« hou- e and lie was In a diiffculty .a? he <ouhl not f- t another house in the neishbourhood. (buhl the Main Roads Committee not do anythi^ ng for tli, rilati ? The Chairman said it was ? matter of verv con- siderable difficultv but something would have to he done. Ha snsreested that the matter be left to Major Katon Evans and the Surveyor to make the neeessarv arrangements. The Chairman's sueeestion was adopted. THE TUBERCULOSIS CAMPAIGN. I PLIGHT OF NON-INSURED PERSONS. j Yr. W. T. Davies proposed, and Mr. T. Ioliil seconded, the adoption of the Public Health Com- mittee's report. The Committee reported that, letters had been received from the Pembroke Town Council anil the Haverfordwest Board of Guardians enclosing resolutions to the effect that they were or the opinion that the County Council should reconsider their attitude in refusing to join the other Council.- and Boroughs in Wales in the Welsh National Memrial Scheme. The Committee, however, did not see any reason for recommending the County Council to alter their decision. Mr. Llewellyn Rces asked what provison was being made in the county for the treatment of uninsured tuberculous patients? Some time ago these people were treated by the Welsh Memorial Association, but as the council had refused to contribute to the memorial, such treatment had now ceased. It was within his personal knowledge, that some persons in the county were in an ex- tremelv bad condition owing to non-treatment. Mr. W. T. Davies said Mr. Reea should know the position as he was a member of the Public Health Committee. Mr. Rees said he did not know, adding, I am not double-faced." Mr. Davies: It is your duty to know. Continu- ing, he said that owing to the refusal of the Welsh Insurance Commissioners to sanction the county scheme, nothing was being done for uninsured persons, and the committee was powerless in the matter. MT. Rees: Are we to look on at these poor people dying because we are too supine to join the Ifeiiioriall Can't we enlist the sympathy of the local doctors and pay them a fee for attending these cases? Continuing, Mr. Rees said it was a matter of grave concern. He knew of two chil- dren who were dying for want of treatment. Archdeacon Hilbers said that school children came undeT the purview of the Education Com- mittee. Mr. LI. Rees said they had left school. Mr. T. John said that during the year the Welsh Memorial was supposed to have rendered the county full service, and although they sent in a bill for a whole year's work they only attended seven uninsured persons. The Chairman Tuled Mr. John out of order, as Criticism of the Welsh Memorial was not relevant to the question. Mr. W. P. Morgan said that surely the Council should do something for such people if the Insur- ance Commissioners did not approve of the county scheme. la his opiniol-i they were foolish in not joining the Welsh Memorial, but they ought to make some provision temporarily. Mr. Howell Wftlters thought Mr. John should be heard. Mr. W. P. Morgan had been allowed to address the members, or rather the Press, which ^ras the main thing. Mr. Morgan: I didn't play to the gallery. Mr. J. Howard Griffiths hoped the Public Health Committee would give this matter their special attention. He was sure that the Insurance Commissioners were not satisfied with the coumy scheme submitted, and they should prepare an- other scheme. 'Archdeacon Hilbers: They have not told us that. Eventually the matter was referred to the Public Health Committee with instructions to report to the Council at the earliest possible date. I SWINE FEVER AND SHEEP SCAB. I Mr. J. T. Fisher moved the adoption of the I xepoIt of the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Com- | initfcee, which met, on January 8, and said that since the Committee had met there had been a large outbreak of swine fever. The Board of Agriculture's inspector had visited the locality and all the. pigs on the farm had been slaughtered, and there was every probability of the outbreak being stamped out. La^t week there had also ce- curred an outbreak of sheep scab but preventive measures had been taken. The swine fever out- break was at Waterstofl, I Neyla4d, And the sheep scab at Talbenny. I Mr. G. B. Bowen seconded and the report was adopted. APPREOIATORY RESOLU -1_ 11. Upon the recommendation ot 1,110 v^uutgiuua Diseases (Animals) Committee, who reported that the County had been freed from all restrictions In connection with the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth DisSase and that the restrictions onlY lasted for a period of three weeks, a resolution was passed expressing, to the Board of Agricul- ture and Fisheries, the Council's appreciation of the prompt and energetic measures taken by the Board and their inspectors to stamp out the disease. 6HEEP DIPPING. A letter was received from the Board of Agri- culture and Fisheries asking for particulars of the TeWrls which induced the Council to request the i, Pf regulation prohibiting the sale jn Pembrokeshire of sheep which have been im- ported into the County, nnlesa they have been previously dipped. The Clerk was authorised to reply stating that the last outbreak from imported sheep occurred about two years ago, and that jj sheep imported from Radnorshire were responsible I for outbreaks of slieep-scab at Romans Castle, M. Bride's, and Carter's Green, Angle. LAW-ABIDING SHOPKEEPERS. I The Local Government Committee reported that the inspector under the Shops Act had reported that, during the last quarter, he had visited all parts of the county but had failed to detect any breach of the Act. Upon the motion of Col. Roberts, c ccon,kd by Mr. W. Howell Walters, the report was, adopted.

FARMER'S DAUGHTER AND NEIGHBOUR. JE40 Damages Awarded. I On Friday, Mr Herbert J. E. Price, acting under sheriff sat, with a jury, at the Shire Hall, Haver- fordwest, to assess damages in the undefended action, for seduction, brought by William Allen, farmer, North Nash, Llangwm, against Howard Williams, llosemarket, Neyland. Mr Marlav Samson (instructed by Mr Jones Lloyd, Pembroke Dock), was for the claimant, and Mr Trevor Hunter (instructed by Messrs Eaton-Evans & Williams, Haverfordwest), for the defendant. In his opening address Mr Marlay Samson said an action for seduction was nominally based on the loss a person had sustained from the loss of services of his daughter. In the present case Mr Allen's daughter had given birth to a child and during the period of her illness the father had lost her services. Counsel was glad to think that the state of the law allowed the jury to go further and give damages not merely for out of pocket loss, such as payments to the doctor, nurse Ac., but they could, and it was their duty to. give damages for the very grave injury their dntv to. 'laintiff, brought about by the dishonour done to the p upon bis daughter by the defendant. They could award a sum to cover material and moral damage. It was a very bad case and he was confident the jury would give large and substantial damages. Mr Allen was a farmer, farming about 153 acres, and in 1913 had, living at home and assisting in the work, two daughters an3 also two farm hands. The youngest daughter, Edith Jane Allen, had been apprenticed to the dressmaking and was, at that time, employed at Commerce House, Haverfordwest. In September and October 1913, Mr Allen's two daughters, who were at home, got married and Mr Allen bad to bring Edith Jane home from Commerce House, to help with the household duties, with the milking and other things. After a time the duties devolved more and more upon the young woman. The defen- dant, Howard Williams, lived at Rbosemarket with his father and mother. He was, and bad been, employed in the dockyard. His father, so he (counsel) was instructed, though occupying a small farm, was the owner of a substantial number of farms in the neighbourhood. Mr Trevor Hunter interposed with the remark that the father's position had nothing to do with the case. Mr Samson (proceeding) said defendant's parents had an only son, who was undoubtedly very dear to them. Defendant had a sister who was, no doubt, very dear to her parents. Mr Allen had a daughter who was very dear to him, and it was in respect of that daughter's dishonour, brought about by the defendant, that he was claiming damages. In April lIH a courtship began between Edith Jane Allen and Howard Williams, and in October 1911 the man proposed marriage. She had no reason to doubt his intentions, and in November she gave way to his solicitations. She believed that ho would carry out his promise to marry her. In January she became aware of her condition and told him. He renewed his promise to marry her, and said they would get married in February. He postponed it from time to time. Early in July she consulted her solicitor, and on July 6th Mr Jones Lloyd saw the defendant and had some conversation with him. Defendant did not deny that he was responsible for the girl's con- dition, nor that he had promised to marry her, but he added that he could not marry her 1111 less his father gave his consent. lie (Counsel) would have thought that the father would >ave uo other wish but that the son should have done the straight and honourable thing by a neighbour's daughter. Oa August 10th the girl gave birth to a child and she then realised what class of man—he would not de- grade the name of man by colling the defendant one —or rather what kind of person defendant was. Proceedings were brought before the magistrates and defendant was ordered to contribute 5s. a week for the maintenance of the child. The girl, even then, hoped, and still hoped, that the defendant would have done the right and proper thing by her, and that he would have been glad of the right and privilege of sheltering her under his roof, and also of sheltering and caring for his child. However, he was not man enough to do that. It might be that he yielded to his father's persuasion, aud it might be that the father thought his son would be doing something beneath his station if he married a farmer's daughter. The jury would have to express, in pounds, shillings and pence, their opinion of the defendant's conduct by giving to the girl's father substantial damages. The father had had to pay, out of his own pocket, certain sums for a doctor and nurse, and also to his young son who had had to be kept at home, for fifteen weeks, to do the work. Tbo special damages, out of pocket expenses, amounted to X41 168 5d, but he (counsel) hoped that, when the jury made their award, that would only be a very small element, and that they would give largo damages in order to mark what they thought of tho defendant's conduct. One of the traits, the characteristics, of a seducer was to lnde from publicity, and the only way that he could be made to feel was through his pocket. He was confident the jury would give large damn-gee to express their view of the despicable conduct of the defendant. Edith Jane Allen, the first witness called, said she was 23 years old and lived at North Nash, Llangwm. In October, i9ia, 'she was at Commerce House, Haverfordwest, learning dressmaking, and had been there about 1*2 months. She had two sisters who got married and after they were married she went home to help. She used to get the breakfasts ready, milk the cows, attend to the household duties and also the dairy work. She first made the acquaintance of Howard Williams in 1913. He lived about three miles off. When she went home, in 1913 and 1914, he used to meet her at her home. Ho promised to marry her in Juaaary, 191^. He had had intercourse with her in November, 1911. When she told him she was in trouble he promised to marry her. He said he would have to get his pafertil consent and that he would marry her the end of February and then he put it off again for a few months. At the time she went with him in November, 191 f, she was doing household duties at home. She bore out counsel's statement as to consulting her solicitor and the subsequent proceedings. She bad not been able to go back to the farm since the child had been born as she was in a very weak state of health. She had been under the care of Dr. Brigstocke. Cross-examined by Mr Hunter, witness said she bad been in the dressmaking line five years. She was an apprentice for two years. She had learnt the trade and after she went back home she continued at the dressmaking for a little. She did not do any of it now as she was not able. A man and her brother were employed on the farm. The larm was about 150 acres. Iso girl was employed regularly, but a woman came to help two or three days a week. Her brother was 18 years of age. She attended the police court five or six weeks after the birth of the child. Defendant had had to pay the costs, among which was an item of £1, expenses of birth. Her mother was not an invalid. Her sisters were married in September and November 1913, but she remained at Commerce House till February 1911. Dr. C. A. Brigstocke, Haverfordwest, said he had attended E. J. Allen since the birth of the child. She was in a weak and anaemic condition and was not able to work on the farm. It would be some little time before she would be able to resume work on the farm. His bill for attendance upon her was 1358. Cross-examined: She could not go in for anything that involved'considerable physical strain, but she could do light work. Mr H. A. Jones Lloyd, solicitor, Pembroke I)ock, deposed to calling upon the defendant and telling him that be had called to see him about E. J. Allen. At first defendant said that he did not think he had been with per during the material months. He then practically admitted it. His object in calling upon defendant was to try and get him to do the right thing by the girl. On July 31, 1915, defendant's father called upon him. Mr Trevor Hunter objected to the witness saying what had transpired between him and the father, as no proof bad been given that the father was defen- dant's agent. The objection was upheld. Wm. Allen, the father, also gave evidence and said that his daughter used to get breakfast for the men, nae the separator and, when one farta-hand was not aallable, milk the cows.. She had not, since April HIS, ecn able to go on with the farm work. Since the birth of the child she had been broken hearted. He bad pad to take a man from the team to help and bad kept the boy, who vas gbfng'g,s" an engineer, at home to take the manli; pi ace. He chumèdlQt ilia boy at the rate of £ 18 a year and 10s. a week for bis board. He bad paid Dr. prigetocbe t3 09., and the nurse X-1 4s. Mr Hunter (cross-examining): lou seem to pay your nurses in your district more than your doctors? —The X4 4s. covers all. Is she a Royal Hospital nursei-I do not know. Yon say your daughter did not do a stroke for li" months ?—Yes. The nurse was engaged in JUDe. And your daughter has done nothing since?—No. Not even poured the tea out ?—Jno. She is in bed most of the time. Has she not used the separator since August?—I don't think she has seen it. Who uses the separator ?—The man. Does either the man or your son do auy household duties ?-Yes, the man. Washes up, &c?-He washes up the things after breakfast. A very useful man. What do you pay this gem ? .1? year. Farther cross-examined, witness said there were two other girls, in additioB to Edith Jane, at home. One of them helped about the house, ihilked the cows and got breakfast ready. She had been brought home from Pembroke Dock. This concluded the dase for the claimant and Mr Hunter said be was not going to GaH ?vid?oce for the defence. Mr Marlay Bamson said though defendant had had courage to come into court he had not carried his courage further and gone into the witness-box. There was very little doubt but that at the time the young woman yielded to him it was in the belief that be would stand by her. In January last be was j in the right mood when be said he would marry her. Had defendant gone into the box he would have been able to put some questions to him as to why he bad not carried out his promise. Apparently influences bad been at work to prevail upon him uot to do the right thing by the girl. He appealed to the jury to award snob damages as wQuld. place the young woman and her child beyond the reach of I want. If defendant had kept his promise she would have bad an assured position. Bo hoped the jury would not be afrai ) to give real aud substantial damages. The cost of everything had increased and where ±"200 was looked upon as a large sum years ago it was not so at present. He asked the jury to mark their horror and detestation of an act like the defendant's and to show the contempt they felt for a man who bad not had the courage to go into the box, by awarding substantial damages. Mr Trevor Hunter said the case presented quite a different aspect after the evidence had been heard, from what it did when his learned friend opened. One would have thought from the way Mr Marlay Samson opened that this was tho first case of its kind to have ever occupied the attention of a Pembrokeshire jury. He really wondered whether his learned friond spoke as a barrister or as cbau- cellor of the Diocese of St. Davids, and that, when talking of damages he was addressing them as Chancellor of the Exchequer, who talked in millions of pounds. The jury had to deal with the daughter of a farmer and with a young man, the son of a farmer, employed as an artisan at the Dockyards. He was, presumably, getting more wages now than before the war broke out and than he would after the war was over. The action was brought by the father of the girl for loss of her services. It was not an action for breach of promise, neither was it an action for the support of the child. The justices had dealt with the latter and bad made a large order. lie wondered if the justices would have made such a large order if they had thought that that action was going to be brought. His learned friend had evidently been wrongly instructed for it was clear, upon the admission of the girl, that she was not seduced under a promise of marriage. She yielded in November, but it was not until January that defendant promised to marry her. They did not know what took place between them, but it was 1 bad happened to make evident that something had happened to make defendant alter his mind. He asked the jury to bear in mind that there was no seduction under promise of marriage, so that the piteous tale his friend had told them at the beginning was all wrong. Defendant had never denied the paternity and bad not gone to the police court to put the girl to the ordeal of proving her case, and that was in his favour. The action was for loss of services and was brought bv the father, and the money the jury awarded would go to him and not to the girl. He could, if he liked, give the girl the money, but there was nothing to compel him to do so. It had beeu suggested that the girl had been unable to work since April last. Did the jury believe it ? It was treating them like little children to ask them to credit that the girl milked, ploughed, sowed, and that, in fact, the farm was run by her. The story about the son and the man was all wrong and it was only, nearly at the close of the cross-examination of the father, that they found out there was another daughter at home. If anybody's services could be claimed for it was that daughter's. What would have happened had the defendant married the girl ? The father would have lost her services and could not have claimed any redress. Did the jury not think that the plaintiff thought that defendant's father had got a little hit of money and that he would pay sooner than see his son dragged into court. Fortunately the father could not be made to pay for what the son had done. The father's position had nothing to do with the case. The jury would have to consider what was a reasonable sum that defen- dant ought to pay. Better to award a reasonable sum, with the probability of its being recovered, than give inflated damages which would, in all likelihood, make defendant a bankrupt. Mr Price, summing up, said it was quite clear that the law entitled the jury to give a little more than the actual pecuniary damage, and it was for them to say what that damage was. The jury retired and, after an absence of about half an-hour, on their return awarded the plaintiff £10 damages. i

Body Found Near Uzmaston. 1 THE INQUEST. Mr Herbert J. E. Price, district coroner, conducted an inquest, at the Shire Hall, Havcrfordwest, on Monday evening on the body of an unknown man discovered on the rliver bank under Uzmaston, on Saturday last by Mr William Bowen, of Hook, as he was rowing up the river to Haverfordwest. j M The proceedings were watched by D.C.C. James. Mr Edwin John was ejected foreman of the jury. The Coroner said the body was found in the rivei* neat Ilaroldstone. The evidence, lie was afraid, would be very meagre, but perhaps some one might- be found hereafter who would from the description given, be able to identify the body. j I'.C. Richards said that on Saturday, about one p.m. from information received, he proceeded to the riverside and found the body of a man on the Uzmaston side. It was just below Uzmaston Farm. It was not high tide at the time, but the tide was on the turn. With the assistance of P.S. Morgan he got a boat and brought the body to the bank. It was partly in the water. It appeared to be the body of a man between 45 and*50 years of age, 5 feet fi in. in height, dark hair and dark moustache. It was dressed in a dark coat and vest, a cotton shirt, blue i, mufller, corduroy trousers, brown socks and clogs. There were no marks on the clothing which would give any clue to the man's identity. In the pockets I' were 38 6din money, a clay pipc and a few wire nails. The body was much decomposed, and there was nothing to lead to identification. He had no knowledge of any body having been missing from the neighbourhood or the district. Dr. lovd said he had examined the body, and was of the opinion the man's age would bo between 50 and 60. The body was very decomposed and, in his opinion, had been in the water for some weeks, certainly a fortnight. It was too decomposed for witness to L,e able to say if there were any njarUs, such as tatoo marks, or to Ray the c&use qf death. D.C.C. James stated that a' description of the body had been taken, and copies forwarded to MiLford Haven, Pembroke Dock, cyland and Carew, in the hope that it would bo idcntiiied, but, so far, with no result. P.C. Richards (recalled) said he did not think, judging by the clothing, that the man was an ordinary tramp. The clogs were new. The nails found were such as are used on boxes, but there were a couple of horse-shooing nails. Dr. Lloyd: The fact that ho had some horse- shoeing nails in his pockets might lead one to think that he had been working on a farm, or at a smithy. He was a big, muscular man. The features were unrecognisable. The Coroner, addressing the jury, said he did not think they could give the cause of death. A verdict of Found dead was returned.

I WHY HAVERFORDWEST IS I CONVINCED. Haverfordwest is convinced because, not only is proof given. but what was said four years ago is heartily juoufirmed to-dav. Un September 13th Hill, Mrs S. Nlleii, of 4, Darli Street, near the H.P.O., Haverfordwest said: My kidueys were affected some time ago by a cold, and this gave me sharp, shooting pains in my back which were very trying, especially when stooping in my work. The water was not right, either, being cloudy and painful. A friend of mine was saying how good Dorm's backache kidney pills were and advised me to try them. I am pleased that I took this advice, for the pills did me a lot of good, relieving my back aud cleansing the water. I can recommend Doan's pills to others and shall certainly do eo. (Signed) "S Allen. On April 17th. 1915—nearly four years later— Mrs Allen said; I am very well, and Doan's PiUs have my hearty recommendation for the benefit I received." The kidneys are the blood purifiers, filtering out unceasingly waste and paison which otherwise would injure the body. Rheumatism, dropsy, stone, sciatica and lumbago result from kidney failure, early warnings of which are urinary troubles, gravel, backache, blurred eyesight, etc. Doan's pills assist Nature in these troubles. They go straight to the cause of the trouble, strengthen- ing and inducing natural activity of the kidneys, Which very soon regain lost ground and flush out accumulated water and poisons with the uriuie. Of all dealers, or 23 9d a box, from Foster, McClellan Co., 8, NVells Street, Oxford St., London W. Don't ask for backache or kidney pills,—ask distinctly for Dean's backache kidney pills, the same as Mrs Allen had.

THE CALL TO ARMS! This poem was in the recent open competition placed in the first class by Prof. Morris Jones of Bangor, as a poem of higher merit. The fateful hour has struck: the time has come To light again the torch of Liberty On an the beacons of Lleweiyn's Land; To draw the sword from scabbard and to stand As Glyndwr did of yore for Homo and Lovo And Life and Peace and thrif tful Industry. Call up the spirits of the mighty dead Who fell for Fatherland, aud let them fill Your youthful hearts with patriotic pride- That nolMe p&ssion:welI displayed upon' toin, field of 4gfn(ionrt, fcr Jfmll 1 And Country. warriors sl(,w Ne'er were Cambria's warriors slow Or backward in a manly fray, nor will They sheathe the sanguinary sword to-day T.ill it is fleshed again and yet again In tyrant frames, wht>, else, would stalk the soil All sacred made by faithful sires. Up men Of Cymric race and keep the foulsome tide From overwhelming with its surge and wrack, The shores of Motherland. Up men and fight Till Death if nead, before it be too late To stem the torrent black as Night that threats Your Faith, your Altars, and your Hearths. Ye young And strong h, ave much to give. Give now, or in The coming days we shall not bless your names. Your health and strength and skill in arms are • Trusts Of which one day a strict account vou'll make. Come, stand for weaker ones against the strong j And for the purer Igainst the vicious Hun' With all your sinew strive, and fling the base Oppressor back, and hurl him from the heights Qf vaunting vantage, to his doom in deep '¡y'l;è'' N6 liberty jis wortp the namt That was not bled for. Up and gird yourselves And earn the joy of Duty-done, and feel The thrill of heroes who have bought their Right To Freedom and their claim to Rest, all crowned With Glorv that shall never die. I v BY FEBPKKICK WAUREN.

PRENDERGAST LAD'S VIVID PEN PICTURE. The Rattle of Death=Dealing Lead." PEMBROKESHIRE FARMERS AS SHEPHERDS. German Who Worked in a Swansea Smelting Works. Writing to his parents at 122, Church Gardens, Prendergast, on February 27th, Rifleman J. John, says Dear Father and Mother,—I am now settling down in earnest to write you a good letter. I have not had much opportunity for writing since I came back, as we have been moving about a bit. I hope you are all quite well as J am except for some peculiar feeling near the heart, which I cannot quite fathom. I suppose I had better call it homesickness. Some sav a good soldier should not be sentimental. Then perhaps I am a bad one. Talk is cheap, but this much I know, anyone who has been home from here is bound to feel sentimental when he leaves the dear old country to return to this. Leaving for the first time is not so bad, but when one has had a taste, well, there is no longing for a second bite I can assure you. We are not in the trenches now but expect to go in at any time. We shall be in a new part of the line, well known for the activity which always occurs between both -,i(le-A. By what I hear we are going through the mill. Well we can do it, have done it before, and will again. There is the usual daily routine, unless there is something extraordinary on the slate. Snipers watch from dawn until dusk for targets. Trench mortars, ritle and hand grenades, sllellS or an descriptions and sizes, come at intervals. At night, machine gun tire sweeps parapets, communication tremches, roads near firing line, etc. Lombarding is in the daily routine and nightly. You see the flash of the guns, hear the report, and then wait for the explosion thoughts run riot in your brain a flash, boom, and a crunch, and one, three, or perhaps twenty human beings, are gone to the skies. A mac-lime gun catches a working party, a star shell goes up. a rattle of death-dealing lead: shrieks, curses, moans, then silence. A solitary sniper per- haps-a crack, thud, and groan, and another poor devil bites the dust. The crv runs along" stretcher bearers." Such is the daily routine of trench war- fare, vet There is nothin,, to report oil the Western front." Some poor mother's, wife's, sweetheart's, or sister's heart is broken. The news comes so-and-so killed iu action," still "There is nothing to report on the Western front." I didn't tell you of the glorious trip we had coming back across the channel. It was very rough and we were all sea sick. I received a box of cigarettes from Mr Palmer. I should like you to acknowledge it and also to thank him and everyone who contributed to the worthy fund. Bv the way I notice that Pembrokcah)re has taken quite a rage to sheep farmmg (since Lord Dcr?v's Bill was enforce(I I suppose some of the farmers' sons wish to do their bit by feed- ing the Conscripts on mutton. A shepherd is generally allowed to be a peaceful man. Is that why they wish to don a shepherd's robe? Their patriotism could be better shewn by donning a suit of khaki. I was going to suggest that the shirkers should don a wig and women's clothes, but thinking it over tiiat would only be an insult to the women of Britain, who are doing as much as the men. You remember some time ago reading that Kitchener's men were going to get a V on their tunics to distinguish them from the others. I think it would be better to follow this plan. Get all those who say 4, Wo won't come until we're fetched into khaki, and give them a D on their tunics. That D would acknowledge ttJUll for what they really are. I suppose after the war ail of those who were '• fctched," "dragged,' et,¿, into the army will be just as much thought of as those who volunteered I think it a disgrace to chaps to see the big majority of married men at the From now. Myatlvice to them i* tli;s-if they cannot show enough self resjjcct manliness to don khaki mot- an armlet), well, don the "ir" grey uniform of '• Big Will" and "Little W illie," because they really are pro-Germans and are proving them- selves such by cowardice and refusing to do just their dutv to their homeland, the best country on God's earth—Eugland. Well. I think I had better conclude or you may think you are reading the account of a recruiting meeting. I may he a bit strong in my condemnation of the slackers, but it really is a disgrace to see them all the appeal of their "brothers" when so many of those brothers" are hourly giving their life-blood for their country, and above all for Justice and Pi"It. Well. in conclusion, let me tell a little >arn..hie ¡ night a Saxon shouted across- I "Is anyone there from Swansea?" Tommy replies" Yes." Saxon "I used to work in the smelting work*. Tommy: H'm—warm place ?" Saxon: Yes. I Tommy: "Show yer face see if I knows yer xud 1 I'll send you to a —- sight warmer one." Well dear Father and Mother please give my titid regards to all I know. Send a few cigs I asked you to (every fortnishti. Write soon V-nh fondest love to all, frQU1 I I' Your loving Son, j TN, I

I i Pte. Bertie Jenkins Di)1fl in Constantinople. j Yetanother Pembrokeshire lad has yielded u\.his young life in the cause of King and Country, rue deeply regret to learn that Mr Tom JenkiDi of Uzmaston Farm, has just received an oacial intimation, forwarded through the Amrican Ambassador at Constantinople that his son, Jgrtie, who fought with the Australian Imperial Forca and was wounded at the Dardanelles and taken priOner by the Turks, succumbed to his wounds on jga 16. THE L.\TE P\"TE. RETITlE .mltlS. The news was rendered more painful by te fact that Mr and Mrs Jenkins were led to hoe that their son was making a good recovery. Miss M. Jenkins received a post card Mm the deoeased, written December 9th, stating "Just a post card from ConstantinopuLo say I am getting on ever so well. Hew ar all at liome DouIt forget to write. Wish inyou an a happy new year. From your evcdoving br6ther,-BERTIF. Again a few days later a second pjf card was received containing the following hopefumessage My dear Father and Mother—(on?vr'te four lines)—Have vou received my letters gt ? I am gettiD quite well again. How are "on all at home Am louging to bear from you ? ?orn?  Your !oyiog you a merry Christmas, Your;OYiu??? Young Bertie Jenkins was in Auetvaui& war broke out, and be, and the sop of B?r coIns, of Clarboro, immediately enliutGd, Y^ung Colks, our readers may remember, was also wounde<;L*n<j is now in hos"pital in England.

¡ Terrible Injuries Received by Hiirfat Man. LEO AMPUTATED, News has just been received by Mr JtW8 f Laugharne, Bethany Itow, Haverfordwest, tnsi, » son, Prvt. Joe Laugharne, has received very I injuries in France. He has been wounded i. i) ootrl, legs so badlv that the left leg had to be amputated, while in addition he is suffering from a gnnshot. wound in the scalp. He is lying in a precarious, condition in 2, Stationary Hospital, and no permit;- sion can bo granted to his relatives to see him. Fri. vate Laugharnc, who is 27 years of age, was engaged in agricultural work in Uzmaston district before the war. He joined the Welsh Regiment as soon as hostilities broke ou t and was quick ly (lrafted to France. The greatest sympathy is felt with the family in their anxiety. Mr Laugharne has another son in the Army, llichard. who is at present at Frasrich Schools Military Hospital, Cairo, suffering from ton- silitis and rheumatism.

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I TUBERCULOUS CATTLE. I I CONDEMNED CARCASES. I A very interesting question has been raised by the carcase of an apparently healthy beast having been condemned in the Haverfordwest slaughter house last week. The animal was the property of Messrs Roch James A* Jenkins, and the fact that it was purchased in the January fair for £ 23 5s. shows that so far as could he judged the animal at the time was in perfect health and condition and the price paid for it is an additional guarantee that there existed no symptom or sign which indicated that it was otherwise than a robust, healthy animal in the most perfect condition aud in every way absolutely tit for human consump- tion. In many instances when carcases have been condemned subsequent inquiries have proved that the animal was in poor condition when purchased and that the price paid was inconsistent with its suitability for human food. But in this particular case the full market price had been paid, and the animal's superb condition led both buyer and seller to the conclusion that it was a first-class beast. The discovery that disease existed only became apparent after the animal had been slaughtered, and apart from the lungs the other portions of the animal were in lovely condition. I MEETING OF THE BUTCHERS' ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Haverfordwest Butchers' Associa- tian was held in the King's Arms Hotel on Monday evening. The Association was formed about three years ago for the purpose of adopting measures to restrict and prevent the slaughtering of unsound animals, and to compensate butchers who through circumstances over which they had no control might have a carcase contiscated by the authorities. At the time the Association was formed the Cor- poration. so the members assert, promised some tinancial assistance, but so far the Association has had to depend wholly on the support derived from the subscriptions of the members themselves. These consist of Is for every beast slaughtered—sheep and pigs are not taken into account—and on an average amount to about 10s a week. The funds available for the Association's use are, therefore, not large, and it seems a pity that there are no other means avail- able by which the treasury of this estimable institu- tion could be augmented. It was pointed out at the meeting on Monday night that the Association had sound cause for grievance inasmuch as the country butchers who did not use the slaughter-house were not amenable to the same rigid system of inspection as town butchers had to submit to, and if the Inspector came late to market the meat was trimmed so that the diseased parts. assuming that they existed, had been removed and there remained no means of tracing disease. In connection with the beast belonging to Messrs Roch James and Jenkins the meeting unanimously decided that the owners should be compensated to the full value of the animal and on the proposition of Mr Geo. Howells, who occupied the chair, seconded by Mr Edgar Thomas, the secretary (Mr J. Rogers) was empowered to draw a cheque for the amount. Mr Roch James read the following letter from Mr T. G. Lewis, Brynawel, Clarbeston Road, from whom the beast was purchased January 28 16. Dear Sir.—I am more than astonished at the con- tents of your letter and it seems incredible that such a healthy looking beast could be deceased, and when I think of her history for the last couple of years, it becomes more incredible still, for she always kept herself better than the other cows, and as a milcher was worth nearly two of the others, and she was not fed anything different to the others, at any time previous to the feeding. I am exceeding sorry at your loss, in consequeuce, and I will give the matter my serious attention and write you again later on, Are you satisfied that the Inspector's diagnosis is correct because this beast never showed any symptoms of disease in any shape or form -? Of this I am positive, so I hope you have submitted the in- testines to expert examination. Yours truly, T. li. Lewis. The Chairman mentioned, in repiy to a question, that should Mr Lewis refund any part of the pur- chase price the money would he handed to the Association. Mr Roch James said that in Cardiff and other large centres where a beast was condemned the diseased parts only were confiscated and destroyed and the healthy portions were handed back to the owner of the animal. Here. however, the whole carcase was confiscated which made it somewhat hard on the butcher. The secretary reported that this made the sixth beast for which compensation had been paid since the Association came into existence. The Association asks us to publish the names of members of the Association, which are as follows Mrs D. Davies, Mr J. Rogers. Mr W. Roch James. Mr J. A. White. Mr Harry Adams, Mr Edgar Thomas. Mr Geo. Howells. Mr G. Merchant Phillips. Mr Fred Rees. Mr W. Harries. Mr Thomas Thomas.

Motoring and Heart Disease. ENGINE STARTING MAY HAVE GRAVE CONSEQUENCES. .leafti [¡VIII JlcttrC iTlSeaSK Uí JOUllg -uciioiil Owen, motor driver, and son of Mr Henry Owen, tailor, Barn-street, which occurred on Friday last, raises the question whether motoring and the sudden physical effort necessary to start the engine may not in the majority of cases prove harmfcil wi enfeebled or diseased hearts. For the purpose of ehcftm^ professional opinion upon the point a representative of the Telegraph interviewed several local medical men. and their views will be perused with interest. One doctor, whose name we are not at liberty to disclose, said lie did not think there was anything in the suggestion, and he could not see that tJe strain i was sufficiently, severe to overtax an ordinary heart. j The doctor at the time was about to tat out to visit a patient, and stopping his engine he invited our.representative to test the matter for himself by re-starting it. The engine certainly started quite easily, but the day was a :comparatively warm one and the engine itself was Hot cold. which makes all the difference in the world. I lifext saw Dr. Williams," writes our reporter. and he and Dr. Brigstocke were in conversation I when I broached the subject. Dr. Williams said I suppose you have in your mind the case of young Owen, who was a patient of mine. Now. you may t not know- hut onveii had suffered from heart disease t or a iong time, and it is therefore not correct to attribute his death to any strain received in the ) course of his occupation, although I am not prepared to say that it tended to improve his condition. But i speaking generally I don't hesitate to tell you that the starting of an obstinate engine does impose a heavy strain on the heart, especially if there exists i any disease such as frequently follows rheumatism." 1 How does this tally with the statement of Dr. ? Dr. Williams smiled. Yes, that's all right on a I nice wsfrm day when every thing is in nice order or when the engine itself may be warm, but these con- I ditions do not always exist. You try it on a cold frosty morning and- Dr. Williams did not finish the sentence, but a significant gesture left no doubt as to what he meant, and as I had happened to have personally experi- enced the trouble referred to I had no clifficultv ill falling in with the genial doctors' views. Dr. Brig- stocke was shy, and while lie smiled agreement with Dr. Williams's statement, he personally did not express himself in words. Another doctor was kind enough to give us his views, but preferred not to have his name mentioned. He thoroughly agreed with Dr. WilliamsVopmioii, and said thai some cars, one or two particularly— for obvious reasons he would not mention- name, were notoriously difficult to start, and lie had; kno.wa several cases where heart mischief bil¡tl resisted from the sudden effort necessary to put the engine into motion. Of coursy an ordinary healthy young fellow would, experience no trouble, but for any ot, or in any way enfeebled, there was eertainly risk. What would you term old ? Well, about middle age, say from 10 to i;)," But I suppose robust men of that a, c need, ap.^v- hend no trouble?'' I don't think lzv ni li- Llia. age can do aiiv- thing with ii^pa&fiyV and the exertion necessary to some engines -on a cold froscy day involves too great a strain and should bo avoided." Like Dr. Williams, he believed in self-starters, and thought the time would soon come when self-stasia, engines would be attached to P 11 n-

Passenger on the Appam. [ MR. THOMAS HYDE Passenger on the Anp&m, now reported safe and in harbour at Norfolk, Virginia, where she was taken by a German prize crew from an enemy submarine which intercepted the steamer off the Canary Islands. Mr Thm. Hyde, who is a brother of Mr W. N. Hyde. L. A" P. Bank of this town, holds an important position under the Colonial Office in Southern Nigeria, and was returning to England on leave. Mr Hyde's wife, our readers may remember, was a passenger on the ill-fated Falaba which was torpedoed and sunk off the Pembrokeshire coast last autumn. The lady, who at the time was ou her way to rejoiu her husband, narrowly escaped sharing the fate which overtook so many of the other passengers.

WANTEO, B'JTTERMAKERS. Ii I"Útj.tl IwtKT ti unquestionably better than foreign, yet tiic f latter is often Ijonglit in preference. Thb is an injustice both to L tlic British prouueer aud the hnyer. It i3 an injury which could [ easily be avoided. The British housc-wite l>elieve» that lmt-tor I present!ug a rich golden uniform colour b thc ideal. 1 1 fo r producer meets her wish, and all his butter lms ti)- rvAi "'< i colour which sells. A perfectly 8:' fe mean* i? prc.\ ;ft" \'j're']jj'\l;= Brithh maker can impart to h, buttk?r l'. t 4at g6Men colouring which will commend it to th" a:- deeiuedly a? iL q.!it); wili commend it to tho 'I'1- remedy is the Silver Churn" i coioirr, nmmfactnred by Oldfi4),111#1,? Pn-,and Co? of Manchester, ?'c M????t survivor of tiie severest te?ts at the princ-r-1-! '0' v.L>>re it has mined First Class aw3.n? for 3u yc.ys. ?ma.?v ?t?f?ctory j; u? high praise it h?s won in th -lai?ies where i; i« r, arly .1S\i: These compctK.^ i.)jJ1J:Ú\" ls.re unu tv rlC ü,¡)sent"C llf any uijevenii'^ or a.^WTiuss mi J'.e colouring aud to the fact that tiie S$tver*CHurn divs net affect the buttermilk. The lrt:,iber itself I not injured in the proecss it is improved. Its delioat« creriny flavour is enhanced. It should be clearly under- ctoodthttt "Silver Churn" is a vegetable product, cntirplft free from any aniline dye. (A guarantee by the rjukevs w. ViOs* effect will be given any user desiring it.) It nny be iruia Chemists aud dairy supply men in 6d„ 1. "• »»., and 11. bottles. To s<cure' '.tt!<ta?tio? p??./Jj. ?? r Churn.' i L'J- kil'?i tr.'alIf [ bnu'¡. :l;;lra: Butter rmer. ¡: Salvor Churn" Cheese Rennet. j uSilver Churn" Cheese Colouring. 1-. 5*0 RELIEF FOR ALL. ) Why not try ihye "fKOCMES I BROWN'S for yea* bdgety congh ? They 'j.. mratiae old-fashioned remedy for BRONCHIAL the alleviation of COUGHS HOARS ENE-SS. SORE TROCHES. tHPFf. BRONCHITIS and < ASTHMA. They contain no j opiate, and are mnch appreciated by Singers and Public Speakers.

Do You Know? That a forged £i bank note was passed inrough a local bank recently. That -4W men from Berkshire will be billeted in the town in the course of a week. That the billeting regulations are more stringent than formerly. That each soldier mast have a bed or mattress to himself. That few of the batchers have armlets. That so far I have noticed only one-Mr George Howells. That others are eligible for attestation, and it wUl be interesting to see how long the eligibles will continue to hold back. That a beast and two sheep were recently con- demned in Haverfordwest. That an additional two sheep are stated to have been discovered hanging in the premises of a certain hotel in town. That no one kDew where they came from. That they were conveyed to the gas works and cremated in one of the retorts. That this should afford legitimate matter for enquiry by the Town Council. That sheep do not usually suspend themselves by thpir heels whether dead or alive without a little human assistance. That a family of young stoats have recently made their appearance at Slade Hall. That Mr Rocb James is preserving this weasel family with all possible care. That the interesting little creatures will emerge from their holes in response to continued whistling. That several local doctors pronoooce the exertion necessary to start a motor car engine distinctly harmful for persons with a tendency to bad hearts. That Mr William Bowen, of Hook, made a grue- some discovery while rowing to Haverfordwest on Saturday last. That one of the women passengers detected a human body lying under Uzmaston. That the inquest which is reported in another column threw no light on the unfortunate man's identity. That farmers were in a bellicose mood at the Red Cross Meeting on Saturday. That the Chairman was powerless to preserve order, and after exhausting himself in vainly endeavouring to impose something like decorum bad to acknowledge himself beaten. That several members left the room and for a while pandemonium reigned supreme. That this is dreadful reading. That as a set-off to this ebullition of spirits the substantial prizc-s given by the farmers mast be taken into consideration. That it shows they are all right beneath the ve- neer of noisiness which created such a stir at Satur- day's meeting. That in Hook colliers are on strike. That they want id per day additional wage. That on Thursday last the strikers greeted their comrades as they left work with cries of" black leg. That they were also serenaded with a band com- posed of a variety of instruments such as tin kettles, old pans, mouth organs, and kindred primitive in- struments. That beyond this harmless exhibition of protest nothing further was done, and both parties retired to their homes apparently satisfied. That an American writer says the war may last Ave or even seven years longer. That the nett proceeds of the-Christmas Partie amounted to Is tUd. That we hope to publish the balance sheet next week. I PERIWINKLE.

NEYLAND NEWS. I WEDDING. I A quiet wedding took place at Llanstadwell Church on Saturday at Ii a.m. The contracting parties were Mr Wm. Hy. Rogers of London, a native of Caerphiiiy, aud Miss Grace Marian Griffiths, third daughter of the late Mr Griffiths, a former schoolmaster at Houghton, Miss L. Griffiths • sister- was bridesmaid, while Mr Cecil Rowlands (brother-in-law! a,cteds? best man. The Hey. D, L. Davies, vicar of Llanstadwell, officiated. The bride was attinHl iH a saxc-h'?;? CD?tn'mc with. »iVk hat 1 mutch. The happy couple left for Cardiff, Caer. pbilly and London, where they arc taking up their residence. DEATH 01" MR. GEORGE WHEELER. We regret to record the death of Mr George Wheeler of Honeyboro Road, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, at the age of 7*2. The deceased had been ill for some two months. He was formerly employed under the G.W.H. He leaves a widow and live children. The funeral took place on Suaday afternoon at the Neyland cemetery. At a quarter to three a service was held at the house, and the cortege left at three o'clock. The interment took place in the Neyland cemetery. The Rev. D. L. Davies officiated. There was a large number of sympa- thisers present. < DEATH OF MR. DAVID LEWIS. We regret to record the death of Mr David Lewis, of Kensington Hoad. at the age of J6. The deceased, who had been an invalid for years, died on Monday morning. At one time he was employed as fireman m the boats plying between Neyland and Waterford, but owiug to ill-health had to retire. He leaves a widow aud three adult children to mourn hiE loss. YOUNG HELPERS' LEAGUE IN CONNEC- TION WITH Dl. BARN AllDO'S HOMES. The annual tea given to the Young Helpers took place on Saturday last in the Bethesda Schoolroom. There xci" it large number of children present as a" a few adult visitors. After partaking of a substantial tea various games were indulged in and several impromptu concert items were Yen by the children. The following is a list of the children who collecte(I with amounts in their boxes -.—Evelyn Davies, £ 1 Is Doris Brace, 7s l'id: Betty Hire, 7s; Lilv Jones. r,s 1 Id; Greta Kdmunds, 6s õd: Jimmy Roberts. I;s "-d Doris Barnes, AS íd: GWCB Jones, 5s ,)(i Pattie Lewis. Is Gd Margorie Ti.omas, 4s 4d is I (i: _\Ip N _],;Vans 3s ¡d May Harries, '?s4??', tj'h Thomas. ? 3d Annie Roach, 2&d; Iroi Watts. Is ??d.; Ruth Davies. Is 7d M. James, is lieggie Mortimer. 1)d. These amounts with subscriptions of os from Ivlrs Harries, Manchester siibscril)tiods of 3s froiu House, and 2s from Mrs Grenville Harries, Neyland Houst. and s? U from the tea collection make a total of t'5 In, :d, which has been forwarded by the treasure v- io headquarters. The tea was given by the prescient. Mrs John: the secretary, Miss Biddle- c-r-ba. aud the Treasurer. Mrs Webb. I ZIOX CHURCH. Weave very pleased to be able to s!Atc ttiat iller pastor, the Rev. W. Williams, has tcafticiently re- covered from his recent Illness: be able to OCCUPY the pulpit on Sunday.

I DEATHS. On the *2tith uit., at St. Martin's, Ea.st Brettt,. Somerset, after an operation for appendicitis,. Caroline Rose, the dearly loved wife o! Alfred Harrison and youngest daughter of the late- Richard Ford Scale, of Marine Villa, Milford Haven. On the :th ult.. at C, Kaii* Street, Walter Vernon, only son of Mr Henry Owen, aged 7-. Deeply regretted.

THE MEXICAN  I REN EWER. Do NOT LET GREY HAIRS APPEAR; Restores Grey or White Hair to its original colour, where the glands are not destroyed. Pre vents Dandru$, and the ilajr from coming out. Restores and Strengthens the Hair. IS NOT A Dj,

 Milford Haven News. ABTIXIGUX TKKTH.—Edwaid England, Limited now ?ttendf at Mr Meyiar, Chemist. Charles Street, Milford Haven, every Monday. See large advertise- ment. Estimates free. English and American Artificial Tee'h. Teeth fixed by the Cotnp-<ny'g Patent Suction, requiring no fastening. For arfio ii uiou aud eating they are equal to the natural teeth. MiL J. H. LLEWELLIN, Hamilton Terrace, Qualified Ophthalmic Optician, is in attendance daily, and will be pleased to give advice to anyone ) whose eyesight is defective; also to provide Spectacles (if sncb are necessary) after a thorough and careful testing. ACCIDENT ON A SMACK. WLJen the fishing smack Dominion J. Hetiings A' Son) arrived in dock on Wednesday, a serious accident was reported to have befallen one of the crew named Alfred Cooper, mate. whilst at sea. Heavy weather had been experienced and the warp parted and struck Cooper with such force that one of nis legs was fractured. On arrival be was taken ashore and after mcdical examination was sent to Haverfordwest InOrmary in the ambuiance car. He is a Yarmouth man and bad only recently come round to the West, after a very serious illness. His wife and child are at present in Milford Haven. THE PICTURE PALACE. The popular Palace Picture House, Robert Street, thanks to the management, is keeping up its good name for the best, the very best, that Cinema artistes produce aud the screen is again occupied this week with a series of the most recent and attractive pictures, in drama, comedy and other directions. The exciting play film "The man who stayed at Home "fully bears out prophecies and as the title suggests, ia-a production right up to the moment. It may be seen up till to-night (Wednesday). To- morrow (Thursday) and during the remainder of the week, a strong selection includes, in addition to The Exploits of Elaine, a graud drama entitled "The Insurrection and a special film The Menace of the Air descriptive of the monster Zapp. For next Monday and following nights the star wiil be a powerlnl drama in four parts—' Cod's Wituess," a magnificent Thanhouser masterpiece, featuring Florence La Bidie and full of beaatifuily human touches. The story surrounds the home and inci- dents in the life of General Darrington, his daughter aBd two grand children. It is altogether one of the best pieces of acting ever staged or screened and deserves to draw the crowd. ♦ SPECIAL SERVICES. At North Road Baptist Church, cn Sunday evening there was a crowded congregation, the Church being so fall that many were unable to secure seats. (By kind permisson of Major G. A. Evans and officers), the splendid silver band of the H .jth Welsh Regi- ment were present and accompanied the hymns and also rendered the Hallelujah Chorus" under the leadership of the deputy conductor, Corporal Evans. Their services were highly appreciated bv the large congregation. The pastor, Rev. Ernest V. Tidman, preached a powerful discourse from the words The love of Christ constraineth us.' I A'ADBEOOKS CINEMA: I The great event of the week is tbs visit of the alar mnsioaj act. Ibe liclla Vendi Cotnpasiy to the Cinema; Market Souare. As uu the -pre-rio«e vitit the company have made an enormous success and there will be very iew people likely to mise the per- formanoe, The act is new and up-to-date and in- troduces scone ci the most pleasing and novel in- strumental and vocal items imaginable. The effects and dresses are delightful and the splendid reception accorded the company is evidence of their popularity. The picture programme is in keeping with the II variety and from Monday to Wednesday included a flne star film in four parts "Paid in hill," For tbe latter part of the week a sensational picture in three parts Rats of Society depicting the escapades of a ang of society thieves, also the Tith episode of The Exploits of Elaine." Mr Scard, keeping up the expensive engagements of past weeks, announces from Monday next, the world's greatest juvenile act, The Two Cures," the famous Coster Kids, who I played the leading part in the pantomime at the Lyceum Theatre, London. Patrons are therefore assured a strong bill. .0 LANDED AT MILFORD HAVEN. I Un Sunday niglit tne Patrol Drifter Wetsy arriving in dock landed three men who formed part of the crew of the Liverpool liner u Philadelphia which was in collision late on Saturday night with the sailing ship, en Lee south of Caruarvon Bay. The three meo ware taken to the John Cory Sailors' Rest and bethel when Manager Hardcastle made them comfortable for the night. Their names were August Wilhelm Dahlgren, a swede, Alfred Tait, Gateshead-on-Tyne, aud Jacob Cantor, Liverpool. They told a narrative of their exciting and unpleasant experience. After the collision they lowered a "coat to go to the assistance of the crew of the 4-iee, but in the darkness and owing to the buffetting they got adrift and lost touch of both yes5eig and all night they rowed about and after aiae Dours were picked up by a passing steamer which later on put them aboard the diiitsr. They left for Liverpool on ¡ Monday. i< « J a a r GllASD EVENING CONCERT. An immensely successful concert was held a. the National School on Thursday evening both Srom the point of view of attendance and the character of the entertainment provided, '^he function was in aid of the school fund and the building was crowded to its utmost capacl. i-he audience were provided with one ci the best programmes presented locally this 'season. The names of the artistes were at once a guarantee of this and they were well varied for vocal and instrumental music and elocution. Not tLe least effective numbers were those by t'ce school choir and scholars. Lieut.-Cornrranl"e Merritt, R.N., was the chairman and gave a itappy and in- structive address dnriug the iSfterval. The artistes ,all acquitted tbemseives with distinction and many !;of the cumbers were encored. i t DEATH OF A NONOGENARIAN. The hmeral took place last week of probably the 'I oldest inhabitant of the town and district in Mrs Margaret Merriman, of Pill Road, who passed her y 1th birthday last New Year's Day. She was th.; widow of the late Mr Joseph Merrimar; mrd was formerly of Tenby. She bad been, e. 1.9rg resident in that district, and for over i" years had lived in the same house in PiM roact., icf for the greater part of her loug lifs h&j recovery active and kept a dairy fa:J;J,' Attiior.gfl coniined to her Douse for some time, khe did not take to her bed until a week before her demise. The funeral took place at Sfceyntou Church- yard, the Rev. E. J. Howells. B.D., vicar of MilfQ^u Haven, and Rev. 1'. T. Oswell officiating j ) HONOUR FOP IIIISIFOFC V MAN. Our read" ers \r>yj bp, pleased to learn that the King has V-eeu pleased to grant the Imperial Service Medal, in recognition of ion, and meritorious service, to Mr Willis George Venables, shipwright, who has retired from Chatham Dockyard. Mr eoat?es ?s well-known to Milford friends.

LOOAL WAR ITEMS. LIEUTENANT DOUGLAS TOMBS. We regret to record tnaS iiieuten-iuc ucugias Tombs is btill seriously iii in a French hospital. We underbtaud tbat Idr J. S. U. Tombs bas crotsed to France to see bis son. Mr V»". l. Phillips, son of Mr Arthur Phillips. Min ilouae, Cartlett. Haverfordwest, and f )rmerly era- f pJoyed at Mr Green's garage, has passed the test for caiei motor boat mechanic in the ivoyal Navy [ motor boat reserve and is at present stationed at. Southampton. ——————————————— L i J————

APPROACHING EVENTS. Thuraiky, February :1rÜ. Tabernacle Church annual tea and entertainment. Thursday, February 10th. — Social at Bethesda. 6YT&liieadaj. Feb. 16th 1916. — High Cla" Conceit. Artistes Miss Caroline Halchard, (sopr&zL.,i ) Miss Lena Kontorovitch, (the celebrated Russiwi. vioHn- ist) and Mr Charles Tree, (dramatic baritone 61-15, February 18th.-Dance t Walton West Schoolroom in aid of the Di»tsk>t Nursing Fund. Thursday, Mf',rr 2-nd.—Albany Churek- annual tea and frbkortainmeut. Particulars latsr. Sbxz&k Tuesday, March 7th.— St. Martins. Acaatwr Dramatic Society produce (, riM come to ay Benefit performance for Mr White. Thursday, March 23rd.—Sale of work at Ebenezer Church.

Dates to be Remembered at Milford Haven. Feb. 15 and 16, 1 116. Quarterly Meefciags of the Pembrokeshire Baptist Association. Thursday, February 24.-Grand Eveni Concert at the Centnd Hall by the BMd of th? S,%5 Batt. Welsh Regiment. St. David's Day March 1st.—Grand Secial- at the Central Hall for Tabernacle W;I&iag Ftind. Sunday, April ;o. Tn,bernaele Church anniversary iterrim. ^*agher, J. Llord W|2Laqs^ B, A,. l'ouby.